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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
C0NNECTEDf i9

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE,
ONLY 50 HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 36 HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
|GHICACO n MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The only Railroad Rouie from tAe Loresr
Mississfppi TO The Aaantieg
TIME FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HOURS
ssE the ,S Steamer .,s1 WIN WINCHESTER leaves
daily lSundays excePted) at 7 o'clock, A. m, ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
81. Louis daily AT $50, p. m. ntt iHa. tE3
The steamers connect At Alton (only IS miles
rom 81. Louisl with express trains for
SPRlNGfIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LAsALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
winchester at ., a. m, take the cars at Alton at
TO- q. m, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
IN time TO take the earliest morning trains going
east iaop s6y io Is.fgis., sf.iss -9s,g.4- ~ .
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
al $50, p. M take the cars u Alton Saturday ex
rest tatE-s ~
THIS line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Cent al and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from ST. Louis 10 points on the Mississippi
river, al and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
10 points on the Illinois river at and above Pekin.
The trans OF the g. and M. railroad connect at
Carhnvife, virdcn, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for HilIsboro', Waverly,
Danvilie, Tere-Hsute, Pekin, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad nj Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville,
and Decatur, and Al Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle.
EE THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets TO
Chicago, can b. had at the Offices ofthe Michigan
Southern, The Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, St. Louis. a
Va TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices OF
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Centraf and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads. isn' f7a
l8s7 T.. KEATINC Supf q Az M r &
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THE NATIONAL HOTEL.

Il TINS CITY, VIII be re-Opened for the re-
Il ccption OF guests on the 27th Of this month
The removal Of the Kitchen from the basement 10
the rear Of the building, and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms will add greatly TO the
convenience and comfort Of its guests. The table
will be furnished with the best the markets can
afford, and served In the best style, and expense
or labor will be spared 10 render the house, ia
every respect, equal to any in the country. The
subscriber, therefore, trusts that generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended 10 the house. Persons de.
string to procure rooms for the winter, can do 80
at any time after the 20th, by calling at the Hotel l.
, E. ID. WILLARD.
Washington city, November Ia, 1854.
Nov l6--tf
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THE ART UNION OF LONDON plan

IHE ART UNION OF LONDON. Plan
u for the current year. The list is now open
and every subscriber OF IS so will be entitled TO
]. An impression Of Plate, by ]. t. Willmore,
A. X. A., from the original picture, by ]. Chalon
R. A, "A Water Party"
III. A volume containing thirty Wood Engra
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byron's
poem Of" Child Harolde !" and
Ill. The chance Of obtaining one Of the Prizes
to be allotted at the general meeting in April,
which will include
The right 10 select for himself valuable work
Of art from one OF the public exhibitions.
Statuettes in bronze of Her Majesty on horse
back, by 7. Thorneycrof
Copies in bronze, from original Model in re-
lief by X. Jefferson, Of " The entry Of the Duke Of
Wellington into Madrid
Staiuettes in porcelain or parian.
Proof impressions Of large lilhogrsph, by T. II.
Mcguire. after the original picture by w. p. Firth,
X. A., " The Three Bows" from Moiere's Bour-
geois Gentilhomme.n
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR &c MAURY, booksellers. Jan. "a
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Corner OF Penn. avenue and llth 8
TAKE NOTICE,
uaxV au hand m larg

TAKE NOTICE,
r HAVE now on hand a large assortment
i OF every description Of Spectacles, from the
lowest price 10 the very best quality used, and
having been for long time engaged in manufac-
turing, aud adjusting Glasses for the most difficult
and defective visions therefore can with confidence
guarantee 10 benefit and improve the SIGHT of al,
who need.
Call at 4lS Pennsylvania avenue, Sign of III
arge Spread Eagle A. 0. HOOD
Feb (Organl
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IME! LINES LIME!--To Piasterers
IL and Buildcrs,-We have now on hand, At
SEELY'S Patent Kilns, one thousand barrels OF
Lame, and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms.
We would call the particular attention OF plas-
terers to this superior article Of Lime Ii 10 free
from coal cinders other sediment, IL being
burnt altogether by wood which rlakes ID a very
superior article for pisstering, white coating, and
hard finishing
Give US call, and you shall be pleased.
3. j. SEELY ~ co.
July 27--ti
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LAW NOTICE.

LAW NOTICE.
SHALL hereafter have an Office perma-
i nently IN Washington for the practice of my
profession, and will give careful attention TO any
business entrusted 10 my charge in the Supreme
Court, the Court OF Claims, in the Land, Patent,
or Pension, Offices, or in any of the Departments.
Business from the Southwest may be sent TO
me through V. II. Ivy, Attorney al Law, New Or
leans, who has been associated with me in the
practice in that city, and who will continue 10 al
tend 10 any business there which may be placed
In my charge.
J. D. B. DE BOW,
Late Superintendent of Census.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 20 1855 a
Anr 2l-latUir,
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GRACE LEE, by Julia Kavanah, author
VI of Daisy Burns, Madeleine, Nathalie, dc.
The Summer Land; a Southern Story, by
child of the sun. Just published and for sale by
X. FARNHAM,
April 10 Corner Penn avenue and lltb at
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A RRIvAL or NEW ENGLISH Juvenile

A RRIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile
IN and other Books.-Odds and Ends from an
old Drawer, by Werdna Retnyu, M d.
Pippins and Pies, by Stirling Coyne.
Charade Dramas, for the drawing room. b. Anne
Bowman.
Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages OF l-iicra
ture, by the Rev. Robert Aris Willenolt.
Heir of Selwood, by Mrs. Gore.
Matilda Lonsdale, or the eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams.
Tour round my Garden.
Hildred, the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton Cros
and.
Eastwood rriary, or Mortmer's College Life.
Horses and Hounds, practical treatise on their
management, by " Scrutator."
Outlines Of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory al Giessen, by DR.. Heinrich
Will; translated from the German by Daniel Breed,
M. d.. ofthe United States Patent Office
The Forest in Exile, by Capt. Mayne Reid
On Sale at TAYOR Il MAURY'S
JAM "a Bookstore, near 9th st.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

THE COMING sTRUGGLE.-TheC Com
u ing Struggle among the Nations of the Earth.
or the Political Events OF the next Fifteen Years,
described in accordance with Prophecies in Eze.
kiel, Daniel and the Apocalypse.
/ Reprinted from the sixtieih-thousand London
edition. For sale al s4 i III,
3a-t.ssli ..,,, TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
/ Bookstore near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08
AGENCY.-LThe undersIgns

AGENCY. The undersigned
VI most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
riends and the public in general here and esle
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
ands extra pay, and artesrage pay, and will at
end 70 tte buying and selling of real estate, the
renting OF houses, and general collecting bust
ness; he will also furnish parties al a distance
with such information ss they may desire from
the seat Of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet. ira fga3 nh4 - tHrtUa7 a7S stdtHo8
jsjsI F,g,t4 RKrkRErcKs. @
Hon. J. 9. Dobbin, Sscraary Of the Navy
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
". Callan, ESQ, Pyesidenf ef fke Board Of Conn
mon Council -
Gen. John N, McCalla, Anorney al Las.
James H. Csustin, esq. ''.
w. O. Rsddsll, Stsfs by~fmers Is aI6I
\. SAMUEL @. TAYLOR.
Jan ltd
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MRS. BEECHER STOVES NEW
Qxl Work.-The May Flower and Miscellane
GUS Writings, by Harriet Beecher Stowe
The Country Neighborhood, by Miss Z. A. Du.
puy, author Of The Conspirator, &c, &c.
/ Fosters FIRST Principles of Chemistry, Illus
traled. Adapted specially for classes.
Tr-colored Sketches in Paris, during the wears
1929. LaAb HE |t
Just published and for sale at Hag
I bt1iJ TAYLOR & MAURY,S Bookstore.
April AZ 45e s4eeti ;u.,g near 9th st.
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ON MANHOOD, AND ITS PREMATURE
DECLINE.

Just Published, Gratis. the goth Thousand.
A FEW WORDS ON THE RATIONAL
IA Treatment without Medicine. OF SpeIma-
torrhea or Local Weakness, Nocturnal Emissions.
Genital and Nervous Debility lmpotency, and
lmpediments 10 Marriage generally.
BY b. DE LANEY, M. d.
The important fact that the many alarming CON-
plants. originating in the imprudeDce and solitude
of youth, may be easily removed aritout Medicine
is, in This small tract, clearly demonstrated; and
the entirely new and highly successful treatment
as adopted by the Author fully explained by
means of which every one is enabled 10 cure him
seg perfectly and AT the least possible COST thereby
avoiding all the advertised nostrums ofthe day.
Sent 10 any address, gratis and post free in
sealed envelope, by remtting (post paid two
postage stamps TO Dr. B. DE LANEY, II Lispe-
nard street, New York City
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

DIAPER MOISTENER.--A New Jnven-
il tion for Moistening the leaves of Copying
Book, Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Moslen-
ng the Fingers when Counting Bank Bills !; also
useful for various other purposes II will be
found an indispensable article for every Desk. II
is perfectly simple and cheap, and must come in
to general use
The following are few complimentary opin
ions of the Press:
! PAPER MoIsTKNER.-A new and very neat USE
ful invention for moistening post Office stamps,
envelopes, sheets in copying book, counting
bank bills, &c. This does away with the disagree
able method of moistenng stamps &c, with the
ongue. II is a patent article, vary simple and
cheap, and will be universally adopted as soon
tis seen.-Boston Transcript, Sept. 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER.--A new invention for mus
ening postage stamps, envelopes, sheets in
copying book, counting bank bills, &c. The
common way of moistening stamps with tho
tongue is very disagreeable and inconvenent,
also the usual way of weiting sheets in copying
book, by using brush which has ter be dipped in
water, is inconvenient and very difficult Ia give
paper an even moisture, which is very desirable
for copying letters. This article obviates these
difficulties besides being useful for various other
purposes. 1t is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general USE Boston Post,
Sept, 1854.
useful little conrrvance for moistening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wettEg sheets in
copying book, &c. II costs but little, and will
save the tongue a good deal of unpleasant work.
Boston Trapeder, Sept, 1854
Agent for Washington,
a4& TAYLOR IL MAURY,
1 Jan. IL Bookstore near sfh =.
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4 MEXICAN ENGINEERINC- Illus

n J" NICaN ENGINEEKING, Illus
IA traied by branches of mechanical arts, sta.
Lonary, marine, and locomotive engines, manu-
featuring machinery, printing presses, tools, grist,
steam saw, and rolling mills, from buildings, &c,
OF the newest and most improved construction, n,
by o. Weissenborn, Civil Engineer; parts one
and two now ready, 81 each. Sole agents for
Washington, TAYLOR & MAURY.
Apr Ia Bookstore near 9th 81
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TAYLOR & MAURY'S ELASTIC PEN.
u No. 27.-This Pen, which is manu- iactured by
Perry q Co, London, expressly for Mes.rs Tay-
ior o. Maury, will be found unequalled in all the
requirements of a good steel Pen.
Sold in gross boxes, price 81, at
+ H# s TAYLOR & MAURYS
Book and Stationery Sore,
April II t near 9Th A.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

hUUNII-LANU BUUK.-
Il Just issued a second edition of Triplett's Pen
sion and Bounty Land Laws. containing the new
bouniy-iand act of 1885, and embracing digest OF
all he laws, decisions and FORMS relating 10 pen
sons; 10 officers and soldiers OF the revolution.
their widows and children; 10 army and militia
invaiids and their widows 10 navy and marine
invaids, their widows and children; and 10 boun,v
lands provided for by every act from the Revoln-
ton 10, and including that of March g. 1855; so
arranged as TO be intelhgible 10 every claimant
Ihis work IS highly recommended by the Com
missioner OF Pensions. Price 50, mailed free 10
any part of the United States Except California;
TAYLOR IL MAURY, Bookstore.
April II near o,b =,
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A RUDiMENTARY AND PRACTICAL

A HUDMEkTAHr AND PRACTICAL
IA Treatise on Perspective for beginners, SIM
pinned for the use Of juvenile students and ANA
teurs in architecture, painting, &c; also adapted
tor schools and private instructors fourth edition,
revised aud enlarged, by George Payne, artist I;
eighty-sx illustrations, 10 cents.
hudiments of the Art Of Building, In five sec
tions, VIZ |. General principles OF construction !;
q Materials used in bnding 3. Strength of ma
terials; 4. Use Of materials; s. Working drawings,
specifications and estimates, illustrated with Ill
woodcuts, by Edward Dobson, author of the RAIL
ways Of Belgium, &c.
Elements of Mechanism, elucidating the scien-
tiic principles Of the practical construction OF
machines, for the use Of schools and students in
mechanical engineering, with numerous speci-
mems OF modern machines remarkable for their
utility and ingenu uity, illustrated with 243 engrav-
ings, by T. Raker, author Of Railway Engineering,
&c.
Just received, and for sale at the Bookstore OF
r. FARNHAM, corner Of i1th street and Penn
svlventa avenue. #6 ".E
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

MRS. A. M. MADDOX'S tsi Il

MRS. A. M. MADDOX'S f<f I sill
BOARDING HOUSE, No. 437 Il street.
ID between 9th and 7fh streets, near the corner
OF 7th street, Washington, ID. O., is prepared 10
accommodate B0ARDERS by the month, week
dav, or meal. Residence within two or tbrce
minutes walk Of the Patent. General, asd CITY
Post Offices s.t's8 ,7T ~ =
Gentlemen can have BOARD with or withou,
Moons. Dee 6-eou
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

"ATC III ES, JEWELRY, SILVER
w and Plated Ware at Reduced Prices--In
anticipation OF the approaching dull season, We
offer our entire stock of elegant Gold Watches,
Rich Jewelry, Pure Silverware, &c. al greatly
reduced rates. .se#
Pcrs'ons would do well 10 examine our assort-
ment, which is by far the largest most ashton able,
and best selected ever offered 10 our customers .
M. w. GAIT N BRO,
524 Penn. avenue, between sth and 9th streets.
Feb l6--3tif #ss .s.-v ..-... VI,
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NEW AND IMPORTANT BOOKs.-I.
i mel and the G.eniila. L.. II

nj EW AND IMPORTANT BOOkS.-Is-
IN nel and the Gentiles by DIR. Isaac Da
Costa. et3 ~.
Paley's Evidences OF Christianity, with Notes
and Additions, by Charles M. Marine.
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association of London.
Words 10 Win Souls, twelve sermons by emf
nent Dlvines Of the Church of England. .t.
Letters and Remains of the late Rev. w. III
Hewitson, 2 vols. ,-T ~ ..'. T.
The Works Of the Rev. Edward Bckersteth, ls
vols.
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF the Rev.
VIM. Jay, OF Bath -
Scripture Testimony TO the Messiah, by John
Pyne Smith, d. d. For sale by I7.
sa2 GRAY & BALLANTYNE. 81.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

FINDER GARMENTS FOR THE SEA-
" son.--The largest and best assort ment Of all
qualities, will be found at
''.''- WALL & STEVENS, ,a
322, Penn. avenue, next door 10 Iron Hall.
Jan5 News.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

IA author of the Eclipse Of Faith" entitled A
Defence ofthe Eclipse Of Fasth, by its author, be-
ing rejoinder TO Professor Newman's "Repy;n
and, in order to give the American public the
whole matter at glance, there is included in the
same volume the Reply to the Eclipse of Faith" /"
by T. W. Newman, with his chapter on the eMoral
Perfection of Christ" s.s.,...
For sale by GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

NEW EDITION. IN ONE VOLUME
OF Mr.. KIsesLEY's Popular Work,
HfPAIIA; Or New Foes with an Old Face,
BY the autnor of !" Yeast" ALTON Locke" &c
vol. 12mo, Price ST. 25
nF the author OF 'Hypatia" the London Spec
~ tater says: Take him all in all, England
has no literary man of his years who can SET up
beside him as his equal in variety and quality OF
endowments and in richness of promise"
!" Unsurpassed by any kindred work in the Eng
lish language. e."-Nationai I,itel2igeneer
Published by CROSBY, NICHOLS 81 CO.,
Boston; and for sale in Washington by
TAYLOR M MAIIRY
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

MI RS. COWDEN CLARKE,s new Novel,
1u The Iron Cousin, or Mutual influence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author of The Complete
Concordance TO Shakespeare" s.- aat *af III
Tesgs Dictionary Of Chronology. gga.
Lectures IN the True, the Beautiful, aud the
G.od, by M. N Cousin; Increased by an Appendx
- French Art; translated by o. w. Wight.
TAYLOR az MkITRY
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

Nh ARBIE MANTLES.-Marblew works.
lvE The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock OF Marble Manfles, comprising Sienna
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
quality newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash Also, Marble Monu
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lintels, steps, and plat
stone, caclned plaster, 80 IS ror barrel.
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Brow
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes He invites the attention o
builders and others TO his stock, and will endeavol
TO give satisfaction TO all who may favor him W q
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD
On L ST., bet 18th and 13
Oct. 9-6m. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

NORTH AND SOUTH, by the author Of
IN MARY Barton" "The Moorand Cottage. .
Crawford" SIC. 371 cents.
Kings and Queens, or Life in the Palace, by
John ,. Q. Abbott, new edition, Just received and
for sale by II PARNHAM.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

NEW BOOks.-Plsto on Immortality of
IN the Soul, translated from the Grsek by
Charles 8. Stanford.
Florence Egerton or, Sunshine and Shadows,
by the author Of Clara Stanley. &c.
Sketches OF Western Methodsm, Biographical,
Historical, and Miscellaneous, illustrative Of Pho
neer Life, by Rev. Jas. h. Finley.
For sale by GRAY & BALLANTYNE
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
THIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACl

IL ofthe Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception ofthe remains Of deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for a hundred
oodies, in which such friends OF the dead, ss may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan Of the Incorporators is one Of equality
n regard TO the lots, which viii NOT be put up
publicly for sale, (slthough they usually bring
premium) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable. t a
Until an offceis established in the city of Wash
ngton applications will be punctually attended 10
AT the present Office, in the east wing of the build
ng on entering the Cemetery.
Visiters are requested not 10 drive fast through
he Cemetery grounds.
M VIM. s. HUMPHREYS.
N. B. Glenwood is situated a short distance
due north of The Canitol Auc 27-3m
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08
7 Ew EDITION OF DICKENss com.

NEW EDITION OF DICKENys COM
1N piete Works.-The complete Works OF
Charles Dickens, in FIVE volumes; price 81 so.
The Missing Bride, or Miriam the Avenger, by
Mrs. Emma d. Z. N. Southworth; paper 81,
bound ST 25.
The PIckwick Papers complete, so cents.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS
May 81 AAt slt'f Bookstore, near 7fklsf!
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

HARPER's MAGAZINE for June, at
IL SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore
Fanny Ferns new book, second series Of her
Leaves.
Reginald Lyle, by Miss Pardoe.
Rival Beauties, or Love and Diplomacy
knickerbocker Magazine, for June.
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer.
Dickens's Household Words, for June. af
An the new books and magazines received a.
fast as published, and for. sale al sf IS .lgasTI
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Building, corner A street
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

M RS. T.. H. ALEXANDER can accom-
1Nl modate a few Gentlemen with Board or
Lady and Gentleman, on | street, between 9th
and 7th, No 500. The House is situated a short
distance from the Patent Office and other Depart
ments. sts ""' Nov f0rtf
SITUATlON WANTED.-lBy . young
NJ Frcnchman, who comes well recommended
as waiter in hotel or family, or Valet dc CHAM
6re Apply at this Office.
Mar rs tAtt@hN III NJ WA
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

DEOPLE'S EDITION or CLAIMING.
Il Works of Rev. DIR. Claiming, in six volumes,
bound. Price So IS. ~ a.., as $1,000. '
two dollars
Memoirs of William Ellery Charming, 3 vols.
Price ST. IS, with Portrait engraved on steel. '1
Ware on the Formation OF the Christian Char
acter Price so cents.
large supply of the above just received at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
NJ arch 10 Bookstore, near Ninth street