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Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-02-01
TELEGRAPHICNEWS
FROM THg ASSOCIATED PRESS.
BY THE HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH.


Baltimore Markets. a III $50
BALTIMORE, Feb. Flour is considerably de.
pressed In consequence Of the steamers advices.
Holders are offering Howard Street and Ohio at
So 20, but only So is offered. There have been
no sales. ~, 80 ..sls45 43s& 81 III
Wheat has declined 2 TO cents per bushel, and
but little doing. 4A-e -a, a29.
Corn has considerably declined. Sales Of white
at SO a 10 cents yellow, 10 ~ cents. Isl
Provisions are heavy. Mess Pork is quoted at
$40 rs SIT. s aAg
Bacon shoulders, s l-2 cents sides, IL cts;
hams, IL l-2 Az 1-2 cts.
Lard in bbls., 10 IL cents; in kegs, IL 1-2all
"a cents.
4 Ne0 York Markets.
NEW YoRK, February Flour has declined 25
to 81 IL cts Sales of 5000 bbls Straight State,
So; Good Ohio, So 70; Southern, SO 81.
Wheat. There is nothing doing, and correct
quotations cannot be given.
Corn has declined. Sales 9, 500 bushels. West
ern1mixed, 80 cents.
Pork has declined. Sales of 1000 bbls. Mess
Sic %. - - Mi
There is nothing doing in Beef and Lard.
Whiskey has declined. Sales of 800 bbs. Ohio,
81 cents. s5 z8l Hsf
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ficatons and the r remedies,
with Autographs illustrating the anatomy and Phys
oogy and diseases of the reproductive organs of both
sexes, their structure uses, and functions popti-
lar and comprehensive Treatise on the Duties and
Casualties Of Single and Married Life; happy and
fruitful alliances; mode of securing them; intellect
ous and infertile ones their DEVIATION and removal;
important hints to those contemplating matrimony,
that will overcome objections to it; none however,
should take this important step without first consult
ing its pages commentaries on the diseases and med
ica treatment of females from infancy to old age,
each case graphically illustrated by beautiful ltho-
graphic plates nervous debility its causes and cure
BY process at simple, safe, and effectual,
that failure is impossible; rules for daily manage,
ment; an essay on spermatorrhoeS, with pracncai
observations the safer and more successiui moue
of treatment precautionary hints on the evils result
ing from empirical practice essay on all diseases
arising from indiscretion with plain and SIMPLE rules
by which all persons can cure themselves Wthout
mercury remedies for those selfinficted miser1es
and disappointed hopes unfortunately prev aient
in the young. 1t is truthful adviser to the ma1Ied
and those contemplating marriage. Its perusal Is
particularly recommended to persons entertaining
secret doubts of their physical condition. and who are
conscious of having hazarded the health, happiness,
and privileges to which every human being is en-
titled. #E
copies for One Dollar Mailed free OF postage to all
parts of the United States. M yt
N. B. Those who prefer, may consult Dr. La CroIx
upon any of the diseases upon which this DOCK treats
either personally or by mail
Medicine sent to any part Of the Union according
to directions safely packed, and carefully secured
Address Dr.. M. b. LA CRoIX, No. 81, Maiden
Lane or post office box $40, Albany, New York.
t8 Office open daily, from A.. M to P. NJ,
and on Sunday from until p. M
icy Office removed from No. So, Beaver street TO
81 Maiden Lane, Albany, New York
ian 15-1y
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ChamberIin's Commercial College,


YUNHIS Institution presents superior fa-
il cilities to young men DESTROYS Of obtaining n
practical business education. III
The course Of study embraces double entry, book
keeping as practically applied TO the management Of
mercantile bank, manufacturing and steamboat
books business penmanship and mercantile compu-
tations; familiar lectures commercial law, upon
the subject ofbls Of exchange promssory notes. con-
tracts, partnerships &c.
The exercises are all strictly practical being de-
Quoted from actual business transactions, and so
completely combine practice with theory, that stu
dents on the completion of the COURSE in every
respect competent TO conduct, on scientific princ-
pies, any set of double-entry books. The students
have access OF Commercial Library, procured ex-
pressly for their accommodation.
Examinations are held at stated periods, and di-
plomas are awarded TO those found competent to
represent the Institution in mercantile capacity.
Usual length Of time TO complete the whole course
from eight TO ten weeks -g. t.gt Eos
For particulars write and receive circular BY mail
mar T-eoodly
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Metropolitan Railroad ONCE,

\, ant Metropolitan Railroad Office,
GEORGETOWN, December 90, 1855.
WNHOSE subscribers to the stock of the Metropoli-
ed to the call made the 18th Of April last for the pay
ment of the second instament requested to do
within thirty days from date to enable the Company
to meet their obligations to the contractors who
now engaged in prosecuting the work
BY order of the Board of Directors
J. w. DEEBLE,
dec 227- tt9,-ssy Treasurer
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WANTED. 1a l.#
YOUNG GENTLEMAN, about 25

"a years Of age, feet 10 inches tan handsome,
and with an income of 3d. 900 per annum, desires to
pretty intelligent, modest, witty and gay--fond Of
society and pleasure. He is modest man. and hence
has adopted this means of obtaining wife. All com
municatons will be strictly confidential. For par;
ticulars apply to either of the editors Of the Organ
Address j. A. b., Organ Office
ian 26--l WV 3. .T& kt#kF ta} #E"1s At N#
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EYoR SALE OR RENT-A three-storY

II House on the corner Of Penn. avenue and 18th
street The first story would be rented separate from
the other part of the building, and could be made a
good business stand The second and third story has
three rooms in each story and good garret and
kitchen. Inquire within.
Also, for rent long room, % BY IS feet in toe
third story and room IN the second story Of the
house Seventh street two doors south Of Odd Fec
lows Hsll. For terms, apply to Mr.. HANSON, ga
story, or Mr. SENS, LIST story, sep 80
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FOR SALE.

hsA Frame House and Lot, situated on
-ElsA Eighth street between and streets, nt
fronting % feet ON Eighth street with depth of 81
feet inches. II is within square of the Northern
Liberties Market in good neighborhood and in j.
ducements to those wishing to build family resi-
dence in good location
For terms &c, apply to
R0Bf. A. PAYNE, Druggist,
Corner 4th street and Massachusetts avenue
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GOOD INVESTMENT.

81 AM HunhOrlZedIo 0Hef lot SAFE nve Brlck
- Houses, on Four-and-a-hslf street. near the Az
enue; also, two 6rstclass Houses, Missouri ave-
nue., elgby located which will be sold at fair prices,
one.half TO be paid down, and the remainder on a
credit Of 80 years interest payable deferred pay
ments quarterly.
For other particulars, inquire Of
JAMES j. MILLER,
Real Estate Agent, Columbia Place
aug 2g-eoH
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eDOV This tract binds about three-quarters Of
mile on the railroad and about midway between
Washington city and Baltimore. 800 acres are in
wood and timber the balance in clearing, well fenced
and small cabin on the place.
This tract will be divided TO suit purchasers Terms
win be made easy. Any one DESTROYS Of purchasing
viii call upon the subscriber, No. 548 Pennsylvania
avenue, between First and Second streets west Wash
ipgton city. VI. N. GILBERT,
ie27-eoH AelA Land Agent
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TMPORTANT TO PERSONS POSSESS

u ING Daguerreotypes of absent or deceased
friends. BY late invention and improvement in
the Photographic Art any Daguerreotype may be
magned to cabinet life size and finished in pas
tell oil coors without losing the likeness in the
slightest Specimens Of the art may be seen at White.
bursts Gallery, No 434, Pennsyl avenue, where
they are made at very moderate price, and at a
short notice They are also made from life.
nov 28--6m te tffa
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THE AMERICAN JOURNAL.
Published by j. Edwin Young d Co.,

ROCKVILLE, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MaHfLANp,
HAS large and constantly increasing circula-
ton. and. for that reason furn; shes desira.
BILE medium of advertising TO merchan is and others
of the District cities who wish to secure portion OF
the ext nsive trade of this rapidly improving and en-
terprising county. Terms very moderate.
mn ~ IN ~ tA'.ea &tta.h
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-02-01

C,RxAr InpsoyENrNr- rs understood that
ali approximation has been asked by the Ordnance
Board for the purchase Of several squares OF ground
north and west th The Penientiary, extending from
tae wellknown Commodore Rodgers's Buildings
to Jsmes's Creek, for the purpose Of so enlarging
the Arsenal IS TO form national srmory at the
seat of government
Our criminal court win meet again ON Monday
next, when the Edwards murder case viii come up
for another trial a 1it9
Eighty marriage licenses were issued by the
clerk OF our court during the month Of January.
CoRrEz.--Mr. Thomas proposes to read his
tragedy of Cortez this evening at Odd Fellows
Hall We hear that a large and fashionable audi
ence win be present--as Mr.. Thomas has many
friends in this city. Il 81
QUIrE A LEvKE-Justice Hollingshead held
quite levee last night ut bis office. Among the
cases tried were Alexander Eggleston for riot. He
gave security to keep the peace, and was dis
charged e
Thomas Tolland, for assault and battery, was
sent to jail. 8S1 EtI f$4
D. Tolland, for the same offence, was sent to
Jail. Y 80,
VIM. Minor, colored gentleman, was sent to
Jail for assault and battery. ar, %
|. Several others were up OH Corporation offences,
and paid fines and costs. nHs e9sa
Justice Hollingshead may be found at his Office
till IL o'clock at night, every day OF the week,
Sunday included.
The Court of Claims Is still under adjournment,
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-02-01
by b. w. FERGUSON & Co.,

INTENSIVE SALE OF GOLD AND
- Silver Watches, Fine Jeweiry, n c.---
We will sell, for the undersigned, at our store, COZ.
ner of Sixth street and Pennsylvania avenue on So.
ufday evening, January goth, at Z o'clock r. NJ The
aforementioned Jewelry, to which we particularly
invite the attention Of our friends and the public
This Jewery is of the latest style and most exqui.
sitey wrought We NAME in part $3.50
Gold and silver Lever and Lepine Watches
Fine Gold-plated Hunting and Open-face Watches
Ladies' and Gents fine Gold Breastpins
Cameo and Gold-stone Set Ear Kings
Gold Neck Vest and Fob Chains
Gold Bracelets and Seal Rings
Gold Lockets Of every description
ALSO
large variety Of small Articles, not enumerated
WHERE & LUTES.
B. W. FERGUSON Il co,
q aH Sil9a Auctioneers
p. >. The above sale will be continued every even
ing until the whole is sold s ian J5-d
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EVERY LADY SHOULD READ THIS.
n HAVE Just opened some great bargains

u in the following articles, to which wish to call
the attention Of citizens and strangers
superb lot of beautiful Embroidered Collars
Rich Worked Collars tor rs cents, 81, and 81 %
Black and white Mourning Collars, very cheap
English Thread Lsces. much below their value
large assortment of Maltese, Valencia, and
Imitation Laces 9iRra
Also, Lace Collars and Sleeves 30
All colors Of narrow pearl-edge Satin Ribbons
Ladies' Buck and Kid Gauntets. t M0
Rich and beautiful ead-dresses.
Being DESTROYS Of closing out lot of Kid Gloves,
am Offering them for 80 cents per pair. They are
cheap and many OF them being light coors, are suit
able for evenings, &c. 4fatHF8t
Great inducements viii be offered 10 purchasers of
Ribbons, Embroideries, and Fancy Goods generally,
at Mrs. r. q. ETCHlS0NS
Successor Of Mrs. II. A. Peacol
No. IL, Market Space, between
jan A-6t Eighth and Ninth streets.
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MONEY FOUND.

10y calling ON the Washington Boot
II Company at their Store under Dexter's Hotel,
you will find great saving in cash by buying your
Books there, and also receive splendid present
For ten days only and the sale closes. b
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-02-01

About 5000 persons have visited the Paten
Office and Gallery of the National Institute sine
the first of the present month.
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TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.

To MEMBERS OF CONGHESS.
a GENTLEMAN accustomed to cOrres-
IN. pondence wishes employment to copy or direct
letters and documents, or otherwise assist in such
matters. H Ct
The same gentleman has several fine Rooms for
rent, fonting Pennsylvania avenue, at No 332,
well furnished. They are convenient to Dexter's
Hotel, where meals may be procured.
Address f. @. at American Organ office.
dec diff
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e BALL
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
POOR OF THE SEVENTH WARD.

UsHE CITIZENS BEING DIcSIROUS
IL Of relieving in some measure, tb 9 sufferngs
of the Poor Of their Ward have conclu ded to give
Ball for that purpose, on
\ Tuesday Epening, February 9th, 1856, Y
AT ISLAND HALL.
They appeal to the benevolent thr oughout the city
to assist them in this laudable undo ,rtaking. a,
Tickets ONE DOLLAR--admit ting a gentleman
and lades-to be procured from any of the Mana
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BY G. w. BOTELER,
Auctioneer.
FuNRUSTEE,s SALE OF A FRAME
House and Lot at Auction.-By virtue
'of deed Of trust duly recorded among the Land
Records for Washington county, d. O., shall pro
coed to sell, on Tuesday, the 9th day of February
1906 on the premises al clock M all OF part OF
Lot numbered one, a. in square numbered seven
hundred and sxty-sx, 1861 The Lot fronts ON Third
street east between Virginia avenue and street
south, 20 feet and running back 100 feet The inl.
proyements thereon consists of two story Frame
Building, fronting on said lot 20 feet with depih
OF rs feet containing hive rooms, with sx-oot hall
Terms cash. All conreyancng at the expense Of
the purchaser. In the event of failure 10 comply
with the terms Of sale within five days, the property
win be resold at the expense Of the first purchaser
JOHN Y. DOM,
ttsffe GEORGE s. DOM,
f.,sr t Trustees
s3tT O., w. B0TELER,
1893 49,, -.is Auctioneer
jan 29-dts [Strl
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The Court of Claims Is still under adjournment
N consequence of the illness Of Judge Scarburgh
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/ have made arrangements with one of the best
boot makers in Philadelphia to be kept constantly
supplied with the very best and most fashionable
French cslfskin sewed Boots, warranted French
calf sale, which offer for the unprecedented
low price Of 80 SO IL. have showed them 10 com
petent judges, who. pronounce them to be the best
Boots for the price in the United States
4 also have splendid sewed Cater Boot made of
the very best French calf skin patent leather, all of
the latest style, for 80 80. ~. 5...l.f n.
Competition is out of the question. All I ask is
for gentlemen TO come and see for themselves
T. Terms positively cash. dec 1--3taw3m
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The very best and most fashionable Dress Hats, at
% 60 equal TO any usually sold at S. and the best
80 Hat south of New York and irst-rate, durable,
and fashionable Hat, 81 so. rfi
A full supply of black and brown Felt Hats, and
Children's Fancy Goods, at very low prices.
Small profits and quick sales is the motto. !.
= %u ANTHONY, Practical Halter
Seventh street. near Pennsylvanis avenue,
Etftt Evah IS Opposite Dexter's Hotel
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<SHEAPEsT BOOK EVER PUBLISH

~ cd, and containing nearly
double the quantity of reading
matter in that Of the Fifty Cent
or Dollar Publications. 1t treats
on the Physiology of Marriage,
and the Secret Infirmities and
Disorder of Youth and Maturity,
resulting from excuses, which
destroy the physical and mental
powers, with observations on
Marriage, its duties and disquali-
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-02-01

Richard Carter, 40s Massachusetts, avenue, and
John p. White, els New Jersey avenue, are the
sole agents for the American Organ in Washing
ton. Orders left at the stores OF p. M Pearson,
Esq, Island Hall Josiah venable, ESQ, Navy
Yard G. w. Cochran, Seventh street; and with
Messrs Welsh & Wilson, Georgetown; or with the
agents, will be attended TO- Jg9 st es
Persons are requested NOT to purchase the Orr
gay. from the carriers frr5 lsf
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-02-01

The President viii hold a reception this ev. n
ing. If Speaker be elected to-day, we presume
he viii be present, and thus increase the sttrsc-
tons Of the evening. sat3 a 1age Fl
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McKssa's majority over all, 2s4.

The celebrated John Brougham is playing a
Richmond We hope Mr.. Jarrett has engages
him to appear at the National on his way to Ne'
York He would draw 81 800 house just as cas-
as the boy knew his father. d 7 9
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-02-01

END OF THE RAcEs,-The terror Of the law de-
tered our fast young men from entering their
horses on the Avenue course yesterday. We sup
pose therefore the races are over for the season.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-02-01

CLEAR THE GUTTERs.--Unless our housekeepers
cut away the ice and snow from the cutters and
remove it 80 az TO allow the free passage of the
water, the cellars viii be overAowed when thsw
comes. There is prospect of one before many
days, and il is well to be forewarned. .,.-tI
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-02-01

A SMALL MIsTAKE.--We stated yesterday tina
Prof Chace would deliver lecture last evening al
the Smithsonian. We hope nobody went over
because the lecture will not be delivered until to
night II
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-02-01

SPECIAL ELEcuos--At the election in the 4th
ward yesterday for member OF che Council, the
vosa WAC E,IIov~1 1916 .fa.rsra ftfsr
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-02-01

Our criminal court win meet again on Monday
next, when the Edwards murder case viii come up
for another trial a 4al9
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TIE LAWS DELAY.--Great surprise is manifest
ed at the delay of the Court of Claims in deciding
important cases which have been argued before it,
The Florida case was argued in November last
No decision has yet been announced a
The General Armstrong case was also argued in
the early part Of December. It has not vet been
decided. Persons interested in cases before the
Court, naturally inquire the cause of this unusual
delay in promulgating its decisions. Who will
give US any light on this subject?
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lLLIBERAL.-We are informed that Mr.. Kraft
the well known baker of this city, has been sup
plying the Catholic Orphan Asylum with bread at
the rate of 200 loaves per day A few days ago
he was notified that the Asylum would not receive
his bread because he was a Know-Nothiug and
200 loaves or more were thrown on bis hands.
We are assured that Mr.. Kraft, who is of Ger
man parentage, Is not q member of the American
party. aA
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The WEArHxR.-We intended yesterday to state
that the mercury was down to aero, but the types
made US say it was down to ten. atG &
To-day it's much warmer, the mercury at seven
o'clock being twenty degrees above zero, and
rising rapidly.
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-22
SIacriii''s sale.

BY virtue OF an execution issued
from the Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court for Pamela County, and State
of Mississippi, on the I'd day of June,
1856, Oh q ind gment in said court,
rendered on the 10Th day of May,
1856, | will sell, on Monday, the 10th
day of November, 1856, at the Court
house door in the town of Pamela, at
public auction, to the highest bidder,
for cash, the following tract of land,
situated in said county, to wit: about
two acres of land, more or less, on the
Tallahatchie river, in or adjoining the
town of Belmont, described as Mill
Lot, and mill and lot, and being a
portion of the dover interest of the
widow of Elliott Jones, deceased, and
more particularly described in the re-
port of the commissioners appointed
by the Probate Court of said county
for that purpose, and to which decree
and report reference is here made,
Taken in execution as the property of
j. w. Baker, to satisfy said Judgment
in favor of C. Ii. and j. ID. Farley,
executors of the last will and testa-
ment of Robert NJ. Farley, deceased,
and against j. w. & f. l.. Baker.
f. MOORE, Sheriff.
Oct. 4th, 1856. n3S-4t
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-22
SheriH-S Sale.

By virtue of three executions, III
my hands, issued from the Clerks Of
fee of the Circuit Court of Pamela
County, Mississippi, l will sell, on
Monday, the 10th day of November
next, 1856, at the Courthouse door, in
the town of Pamela, at public auction,
to the highest bidder, for cash, the
following real estate, to wit: the east
half of the south east quarter of Sec
ton twenty-five, township twenty-sev-
en-, range two east, in Pamela county,
taken in execution as the property of
Nathan jackson, to satisfy the judg-
ments in the following named cases,
and upon which said executions were
issued, viz /: one in favor of the State
of Mississippi, for the use of the Off
GERS of Court, and against Nathan
Jackson and n. A. Mcleod; one in
favor of Cyrus Mexican, and against
r. A. Marsh and Nathan Jackson, and
one i'm favor of Elisha c. Griffith, ex-
ecutor of the estate of John Poor, de-
ceased, and against Nathaniel Jack
son, Dempsey Knight, and f. b. An-
derson.
F. MOORE, Sheriff.
Oct. I4th, 1856. n3S-4t
The Panola star. ([Panola] Panola County, Miss.) 1856-1857, 1856-10-22
HARDWAREil HARDWARElt
McCOMRS e. TRTrF

McCOMBS g. TRICE,
importers and Dealers an Hardware.
Cutlery, Metals, Nails, Iron, AZ
Taeattarat Implements, etc.
NO. 249 Main street, sign of the Broad
Axe, Memphis, Tenn,
Would respectfully call the at
tention Of dealers and customers to our
very full and extensive stock of Goods.
which we are now receiving direct from
manufactures in England and the United
states, comprising large supply of
pocket and table cutlery, razors and scis-
sors-made by Rogers 4 sons, Butcher,
Woostenholms and others Collins &
Hunts, and other makes of axes /; Ames'
shovcls, etc.; corn shelters, straw cutters,
plows, fan mills, trace and wagon chains,
OF every variety; sausage cutters and
suffers, mechanics tools of every de-
scrlption and of the very best quality.
locks, bolts and all kind of building hard
ware; tin plate, block tin, wire, etc, to-
gether with every variety of shelf hard
ware.
Also agents for Fairbanks Platform.
and other scales: Hall & Dodd's fire-proof
safes: circular saws, and for the sale Of
IRON made at the Paducah Rolling Mills.
(best Cumberland irony pig, metal, boiler
and hoop iron. n35-6m