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DEREMPTORY SALE..--Pursuant TO
- declaration Of trusts duly made in the prem
ises shall SELL atpublic auction to the highest bid
der for cash, on Friday the l6'h instant at O'Clock
2. NJ, in front Of the premises, certain Lot oi
Ground, with two small brick tenements thereon,
situated at the Of Seventeenth street west and
street north, and opposite the rest end OF the Wrr
Department building it being the same property
veyed 70 me by Louisa Lincoln Lear, by deed duly
recorded among the Land Records Of Washington
county, d. @.
Ten per cent. of the amount of the purchase money
will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the
time and place Of SALE and the residue thereof within
three days. and upon the execution Of the deed to the
purchaser; and residue shall not be paid with
In three deys and deed taken the property will be
re sold upon five days notice. IF the ten per cent
the purchasemoney shall not be paid at the time and
place Of sale, the property will be resold immedi.
ately. at the cost and risk Of the first purchaser
This property Is eligibly situated and will be sold
without reserve 9. ST. j. CHUBB
G. w. BOTELER,
may l0--dtdif Intel Auctioneer.
~ The above sale is unavOidably post
poned until Saturday, the Gath instant same hour
and place. G. ST. J. CHUBB.
@. w. BOTELER,
may l5--dtd Auctioneer.
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10 CAPITAL PRIZES!
ONLY TEN THOUSAND NUMBERSi
SCHEME--CLASS D

lou prizes, amounting $oV,OVo
~ Price Of Tickets.-Wholee, $40; Halves, Is !;
Quarters, 81 so.
APPROXIMATION PRIZES.
AThe two numbers preceding and succeeding the
first ten Prizes are each entitled to Approximation
Prizes.
~ Prizes in this Lottery are paid thirty days af-
ter the drawing, in bills ofspeciepaying Banks with
out deducton-only on presentation Of tho Ticket
drawing the Drize.
Bills of all solvent banks taken at par
All communications strictly confidential
SAMUEL SWAN, Manager.
nov 13-1y Montgomery Alabama.
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Office OF the Commissioners OF Lotteries,

Office OF the Commissioner Of Lotteries,
BALrIxoRR, APRIL l8, 1856.
ruvHE undersigned, Commissioner Of Lotteries Of
IL the Stale Of Maryland, being in receipt daily
Of letters from various portions OF the country
king inquiry as to Lottery Schemes with which the
country 10 flooded. and which purport to be decided
by the drawings Of the Maryland Consolidated Lot
teries takes this method to answer all such letters
Of inquiry, and inform the public that all Lotteries
purportng to be decided by the Maryland Drawings
are gross frauds that certain parties who style them
selves Norris Co., and pretend 70 Be Managers or
Sole Agents for the Grand Charter Lotteries Of Cevc-
land, Ohio are impostors, and said Lottery fraud,
having neither legal nor presumptivs existence; and
that another fictitious Arm, styled hurry \ Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio, also impostors, and all Lotto
res which they profess to be managers agents for
are also frauds.
RICHARD FRANCE, of this city, is the contrso-
tor for Drawing the Maryland Lotteries the business
conducted under the firm of r. FRANCE 4 CO., ~
Managers, and they have no sole agents in the city
Of Baltimore. There are however forty licensed
vendors for the State Of Maryland who derive license
under him. through this office 70 ssll tickets in Tie
Maryland Lotteries
ID. II. McPHAIL, =.
Commissioner of Lotteries for the State Of Nd.
ap 21-2md&cp & -
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GAS LIGHT GAS LIGHTi

Always sure, and under your own control.
GALLAHER B SMITH, having perfected their
NJ Portable GEES Generator, now Offer it to the
public assuring them that il ID free from al tho OBJ
iectons which have been urged against other inven-
tons for accomplishing artificial illumination. 1t
will generate more gas, at less expense, than any
other apparatus, take up less space, and 10 free from
all noxious odors while its original cost il y per
cent less For public buildings private dwellings
this Generator viii be found peculiarly applicable,
and in the country highly advantageous e the Gas
can be manufactured from any kind Of greasc that 10
now considered valueless and thrown away. It is
very simple in its construction not liable to get out
Of order, and be tended with entire safety by
ignorant servant child without the least danger
The patcntees do not think it necessary In an adj
vertiseent to give any long description Of their Gaf
Generators those DESTROYS Of being supplied will e&
anime for themselves. They would, therefore, res
pectfully refer the public to the Gas Fitting and
Plumbing Establishment of
MILLER 4 CUNNINGHAM
No. 895, Pennsylvana avenue south side,
Who are the sole and general agents. where the gas
can be seen burning and all particulars asccrtaned
relative to the Generator, DC.
tE In addition to the above the patentees offer
to the public their Sure Cure for Smoky Fluos," "
which has been fully tested on some Of the worst
chmneys in this city, successfully that they
willing to guarantee cure in every instance. Call
or address as above. ap 7--1md&cptf
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BY C. w. BOTELER,

A0CuO06crs
n RARE CHANCE TO OBTAIN A
q small Country Seat near the City,
On Thursday, May l5th 81 four O'Clock r. NJ. shall
sell on the premises part Of that beautiful tract Of
land called the 81. Elizabeth, more generally known
g Poplar Point situated ON the Eastern branch OF
the Potomac, opposite the Navy Yard, about three
miles from the centre Of the city.
This land Is most eigibly situated embracing
some Of the most beautiful building sites in the vcir
ity xshington; u easy Of access by road whirh
Is 10 excellent condition. and is well adapted Tor gen
er.l garden purposes.
II will be sold in Lots Of from five TO twenty-five
sores thus affording rare opportunity for those
who desire small country seat near the city.
IL not disposed Of at private sale before the time
above specified 1t will then be offered at public snc-
ton. 4
For terms Of sale and further particulars apply 10
Jno. @. G. Hamilton, Esq, Attorney It Law. Lou,s-
lana avenue, or 10 y ~ Hanson No. 6l9 7th stresi.
A plat viii be exhibited ON the dav az sals v1tl,
division Of the land. @. w. BOfELER.
apr 212sw1os Auct{oneex
~ The above sale IL unavoidably post-
poDed to Monday afternoon, May 20, at Sc o'cloci
at which time II will positively take place
Q. w. BOTELER,
may l7-SWSdM Auctioneer
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JUST PUBLTSHED.

UyHE illuminated Lords Prayer. BY A..
u A. Bin Co., 293, Broadway, New York.
Price 81 so.
"Splendidly illuminated in ten colors. Will meet
q large and ready sale."-N. Y. Church Journal.
Zone of the most beautiful specimens of American
chromo-thography that has fallen under our obser-
walton. Should be framed and hung up in every
house"-N. Y Herald.
Printed in very beautiful manner."N. Y.
Tribune.
erich in color and design Have no hesitation in
recommending t."-Leslies N. Y. Illustrated News.
"Novelty in design and execution. Has univer-
sal interest.-N. Y sun
sE Agents wanted. Enclose stamp
NAV l7--4t st
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Re-cngagement Of the renowned
PYNE AND HARRISON
0 ? E R A r. o U ? E I,
EXCURSION
RYLAND CHAPEL SABBATH SCHOOL.

VVHE sabbath DC6OOl attacked TO NyIand
u Chapel will give an Excursion down the Poto-
mac river, on
Thursddy, Nay %, 1866
Tho steamer George. Washington will leave her
wharf st O'clock A. NJ, and proceed down the river
TO the White House, where she will remain sufficient
" long TO enable the Company TO examine the place
leaving tbs White House, she viii then proceed such
distance down the river a. will enable her TO return
to Fort Washington between the hours Of IL and IL
o'clock, where the company wils spend the remainder
of the day.
Tickets, so cents; Children l21f cents. To be had
at Gray Ballsntyns's Bookstore or Of the Officers
and Teachers Of the School,
Refreshments at reasonable rates.
may l7-STuAW
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TMPORTANT TO PERSONS POSSESS

u ING Daguerreotype5 OF absent or deceased
friends.--Bya late invention and improvement in
the Photographic Art, any Daguerreotype may be
magnied to cabinet life size, and finished pas
tell or oil colors without losing the likeness in the
slightest Specimens of the art may be at White.
bursts Gallery, Nc. 434, Pennsylvania avenue where
short notice. They are also made from life.
s.Iy 28-~em
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WANTED

n PARTNER, either active or Silent,
"A with q capital Of $780, In the Lime and Cement
business. The kiln, which IL capable Of burning
100 barrels Of me $50 barrels Of cement per day
together with the mill 10 grind the cement already
built Apply TO
$50, Pennsylvsnis avenue, bet isi and I'd ste
may Il
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THE NORTHERN LIBERTIES FIRE
COMPANY
Intend giving
? &c N &c
To the
WHITE HOUSE,
Oh, Monday, the 18th Of June.
Particulars in future advertisement.
may lift [Star

BUILDING LOTS, VERY ELIGIBLE
- and desirable, may be purchased on reason
able terms BY application TO the subscriber viz:
Lot No. 30 and part of 10, In square $50, having
front of 72 feet on street between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth, opposite Franklin Square, with public
alleys ON the side and rear.
Lot. No. 10, in square Asa, fronting "a feet the
south side of Fl street, between Sixth and Seventh,
extending back 1875 feet TO an alley.
Part Of Lot No. O. in square 468, fronting 26 feet
on the north side Of street between Fifth and Sixth
next to the alley.
Part Of Lot No. 4, in said square 4s8, with small
brick dwellinghouse fronting 40 feet Sixth street.
near e street
Lot No. 90, in reservation IL, fronting 25 feet on
the west side of Second street, between B and
streets.
All the above Lots are situated in the most inn
proved parts of the city and very desirable for
plact OF residence.
Also for sale, number of Lots, in other parts of
the city, at low prices. -
Seventh street. next to Odd Fellows Hail.
NAV l7--2awqWlf
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100 RECIPES FOR o..
AN the receipt OF One Dollar, will send
~ to any address 100 practical Recipes for curing
all the various diseases to which man is subject with
full directions for compromising them. Those send
ing for the Recipes win also receive good family
newspaper free for one year.
Address THADDEUS WILLIAMS,
may 19-d6m* Albany New York
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FOR LEASE.

FOR LEASE.
- The unexpfred term about sixteen
E and half months) of Lease, with privilege
Of q renewal for four years. on house, No. 4Ss,
Twelfth street NORTH is for sale. The house has eight
rooms. including basement and attic.
Inquire from IL M. to p. NJ at this Office.
ap lift
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WILL BE RECEIVED


- Mechanics, and employees Of all kinda fhrniat !
"a at the shortest notice by addressing h. J. HAM
SON, Room No. 3, 5l4, Seventh street where men,
women, and children, white and black, can at s'i
times hear Of good situations. Is sp 2s-1m
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A RARE CHANCE.

IA. working in wood and metal, having capital
OF $780, can purchase the good will Of shop, with
tools and fixtures Of the most complete kind, having
fine run Of business, and, in proper hands, may be
made to command large portion OF the business q
model making for the Patent Once
For particulars address or call on
may l5-3t ]. b. PLEASANTS AOeut
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Financial.

New YoRK, May 1g.-Stocks are lower. Chica
60 and Rock Island, SO "a; Cumberland Coal Co.
II IA; Illinois Central shares, 99 Michigan South
ern, 93 New York Central, 80 Ia; Pennsylvania
Coal Co., 95 "a; Reading, 81 IL.
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TAKE NOTICE.

TAKE NOTICE.
"HE subscriber offers (for a few days.
- his whole stock of fine Watches, rich r.
Gold Jewelry, solid Silver Ware, &C., at much "a
lower rates than goods of like good quality aAaiA
have ever been sold for in this city, therefore, all
who wish to secure great bargains would do well to
call Immediately, the remainder of his stock will
be removed shortly to the store formerly occupied by
the late Mr. Keyworth, No. 338, Pennsylvania ave-
nue. where the undersigned would be pleased to see
all his old friends and customers and as many new
ones as may please to give him call.
II. o. HOOD,
may 7-dn AIS, Pennsylvania avenue.
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r IA q II "A n u IN CD, WIN Do w
SHADES, &C.
UvHE Subscriber has lately received d
- handsome assortment Of Paper Hangings, in.
GLIDING beautiful assortment of Gold Papers, Bor-
ders 6tatues Centre Pieces, Paper Curtains, &c.
Window Shades Of every description on hand, or
made to order.
Cash or punctual cusoniefs viii find it to their ad-
vantage to give me call.
JOHN MARKRITER,
No. 500, Seventh street, n xt door to
may l4-eO3t Odd Fellows Hall
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NEW SPRING MILLINERY.

NEW SfRlNG MILLlN ERYs
- Now opening at HUTCHINSON Il
MUNRO'S choice and beautiful assortment
V<@of Spring Bonnets, Of every description, which
they have had made in New York expressly for their
sales.
Ladies' about purchasing could not fail to be suited
at their Fancy Store, on the Avenue, between Ninth
and Tenth streets. ap9-
DROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
u by the undersigned, at the Mayors Office, until
Wednesday, the 21st instant at IL O'Clock, NJ. for
grading street north, from Fourth street west to
the east side Of North Capitol street.
Proposals will state the pr &C per cubic yard The
surplus earth to be deposited and spread to the
proper grade free Of any charge) on such streets or
other places as the Commissioners may direct
street. between New Jersey avenue end Third street
west will require considerable portion Of it. The
work will be given to the lowest responsible bidder,
who will be required to give security for the faithful
performance OF the contract in such amount and in
such time as the Mayor may deem proper.
FRAS. b. LORD,
Commissioner Third and Fourth Wards
GEO. III. ARVIN and
JOHN ROVER, +
may IL Assistant Commissioners
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II celebrated Madame Adolphe, the universally
acknowledged greatest sympsthist in the world, and
the same distinguished lady who created, through
her marvellous revelations Of the past the present
well the correct predictions OF the FUTURE such
cpal cities in the United States that Queen Victors
presented her with q costly diamond and broach and
Daniel Webster with jewelled ring, is now ready
10 receive visitors at the private boarding house OF
Mrs Bannermsn, corner Of Ninth and e strsets She
they are married or not and when or what lady or
husband they will got, or business of every descrp.
ton Mysterious and almost impossible a. her pro
fesson appears abe comes recommended by 20 highly
respectable and innumerabe certificates Of acknowI-
edged power and skill that it precudes all suppose
ton Of probability Of deception or imposing, many
others now practice.
- Consultation fee from 50 cents to %, accord
INK to how far they wish to 60, or what time they
occupy. may 6--Sm
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WANTED.

EtEHYBODY to know that Army h
- SHiNN are the sole proprietors Of the District
for Turner Brothers celebrated Ginger Wine, and
other liquors. Send your orders 70 No. 81, Green
street. Georgetown may Il-u
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One Grand Prize OF oe GOO Don

t7y- All orders for Tickets or Shares in the above
splendid Schemes will meet with prompt and reliable
attention, and the Drawings, certified by the State
Lottery Commissioner sent to all who order
Address HUBBARD CO.,
Baltimore, Maryland.
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ARTIFICIAL TEETH

ARTIFICIAL TEETH
INSERTED on the "Atmospheric or
- high-pressure principle" from one
TO full set, at reasonable charge, and
the following understanding, viz. ifyouuIIlYYR
are not pleased, you will not be expect
ed to take them.
DIR. GO0DMAN'S, !.
304, Pennsylvania avenue,
may l7-6t Adjoining Ellis's Music Store.
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Goveynor Robinson to Be Arrested

ST.. LOUIS, May TIA despatch from Kansas
says that Governor Shannon had sent an express
to Lexington, in this State, with the necessary pa
pers to arrest Governor Robinson.
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PROPOSALS FOR GRADING ALLEY
IN SQUARE CSC.

DROPOSALS Will be received ut the
Mayors Office until Tuesday, the Goth instant
state the price per cubic yard for grading and cut
ting or filing; only that which Is most will be paid
tor The work TO be done to the satisfaction Of the
Commissioner Of the Ward.
JOSEPH s. MARTIN,
Commissioner Of the 5th aud 9Th Wards
may l5-dtd
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LOOK ATzHzs MA GNIFoEN7 soHEME

GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY, Glass I,
To be drawn at Baltimore City, May 81, 1855.
rs numbers--13 drawn ballots.
MAMMOTH SCHEME
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FIREBOKRT FRINTSs

FIREBOARD PRINTS
lust opened the handsOmest assortment
- Of Fireboard Prints in the District. Among
the lot some handsome painted Bouquets and Land
scapes.
Also, a complete assortment OF Shade Trimmings,
Picture Cord and Tassels DC.
Colored Engravings put on canvass and vanished
in auuperior manner, giving them the appearance Of
Oil Paintings.
JOHN MARKRITER,
No. 500, Seventh street next door to
may 14-eo3t Odd Fellows Hall.
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HENTLEMEN's Furnishing Goods, for
VI Spring and Summer
40 s0-AH LANEH
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A BARGAIN.

IyOR SALE, 10000 feet Of Ground, in
II twelve lots, of IS feet by 1870 feet each, stua-
ted on the Island near Four-and a-half street. and
fropting upon Van street, between NJ and N streets
south. A good frame house, nearly new, is on one
of the lots. The twelve lots fronting Van street
have alleys three sides, being thus surrounded by
street and alleys The whole will be sold together,
or in lots to suit purchasers at bargain, and time
given on the larger portion Of the purchasemoney.
Inquire at this Office may 7-dtfif
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OROFOSALS WILL BE HECKIVED
IL by the undersigned until the Esd instant for
grading and gravelling Tenth street west, from B
street south 70 Maryland avenue the gravel to b.
inches in the centre and TO hold that width feet
and brought TO AZ inches at the gutter line, the
gravel 70 be of good quality TO be well aked clear
Of stones of improper Sire and then well rolled with
heavy roller. 80
Proposals viii state the prizes per cubic yard for
grading and per square yard for graveling. Should
there net be earth enough the street the balance
TO be taksn.from such portion Of street south as
the Commissioners may direct free Of charge No
tice IL hereby given that cutting or filing that which
measures most will only BE- paid tor
HENRY d. GUNNELI,
Commissioner Seventh Ward
JOHN BHILES
+ J. H. ROBINSON,
may Is Assistant Commissioners.
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Tickets, Sl0-Halves, S. Quarters, % so.
Certificates of packages Of rs wholes Shares in pro.
portion.
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Hubbard d Co. are fully authorized to fill all orders
in the Maryland Lotteries
r. FRANCE d CO.,
ap 25-d&w Managers, Baltimore, Md.
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MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES,
FOR MAY, 1856.


3 Co, Baltimore, Maryland, will be promptly and
faithfully filled.
The Schemes for May are unusually rich, aud we
are confident Of selling our customers some Of the
many high Prizes now offered.
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FURNISHING GOODS

LvOR Spring and Summer, nay stock Of
II the above is now full and complete in every
department Ny facilities for doing business OF
the best character. The public are invited TO call
and examine my stock, an am determined 10 cell
cheap for cash or 70 my punctual cnstomers-
III LANES
Gents Furnishing Store,
Penn. avenue, near Four-andA-haf street.
Ap 10--dn &
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NEw ENGINE HOUSE, IN ALKxANDRIA.--The Star
Fire Company win soon have fine new engine
house. Proposals for It's erection have already
been issued
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u street. adjoining Odd Fellows Hall, viii BE-
open every Monday night until the first Monday in
June next Distinguished speakers will be In At
tendance on each evening Friends and oPpononts
On Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday, and Friday
evenings, the Hall will be open for the different
Councils and it is earnestly hoped that every MEM
Der Of the American party will be present.
Rally, Rally Americans and prepare for the bat
tie TO demolish Sag Nichtism in the metropolis OF
the "land Of the free and home Of the hrsxelo
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~ Members of Congress favorable 10 the Ameri-
can cause are earnestly requested to favor with
their presence. sp s0--dtd
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PosrrosED.-The examination Of Daniel Jarboe
on charge of shooting and killing John r. NslIy
which was TO have taken place this morning q
elsyen o'clock, was postponed till Thursday even
ing at four O'Clock
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REAL ESTATE IN GEoRGErows.-During the last
week two lots on High st. were sold, one at $l4
"a per front foot the other $l8 10 per front foot
The old brick house and lot on the same street,
known as the Renner property, 81, 500 other lots
we're also disposed of to good advantage. landed
property is looking up throughout the District
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GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY, Glass IS,
To be drawn in Baltimore City, May "a, 1856.
70 numbers-l8 drawn ballots.
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Books and Stationery.

- ECENTLY received an extensive assortment ~
LII Standard and Miscellaneous Books, enlofS'1"s
works on Theology, the Sciences, Arts, Mas0h,!F
History, etc, fine and common Bibles, Prayer BOOK,
Hymn Books: the works of Shakespeare, Byron hHr
ton, Scott Burns, and other distinguished auihofs
variety of Novels and light literature; Dienonafei
Grammars, Spelling Books, Readers Geographic sHb
Atlas, Arithmet tics, and other School Books; b'a''
Books in great variety, letter. cap and note Papet
velopes red and black ink waters, sand, sealing wa
steel pens. pen holders, pencils ETC. etc. All OF "a-
will be sold at the lowest prices, by
iun20 T. H. MORRIS, Druggist and BoekseIr'