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SEAsoNABEE SPRING GOODS.

SEASONABEE SPRING GOODS.
- JOHN III. SMOOT, No. ll9 BRIDGE ST.
Georgetown, ID. c., has received, and is offering
TO customers, an assortment of SPRING GOODS,
New York auctions, and of the latest importatIons.
He has now received and as Offering the following
Goods, viz:
Blk Gro de Rhine Silks.
Chale Robes and Goatshair Plaids,
Monslin, Chall!e and Berage Delalnes,
Pain Pink, Blue, Buff and Green French BrlIaEts
and Cambrics,
White and Buff Chintzes and Bri!liants, Cneat hs-
English and American Prints, new styles and fast
colors. l21sc.
Striped Calcos and Satins, for children.
lpdla Dlmitry and White BrIlliants, cheap,
Plaid and striped MuslIns, from lie. to SIC.
ga White Canbrics tof Jones celebrated make
Best English Long Clohs, flor ladies'. same make,
Jaconets, Nainsook and Swiss MusIns,
s and O. Blk Mousn Dealnes tLupms,)
Bomtazine Alpacas and English Grapes,
Blk Love and Craps Wells and Grape tolors,
Embroideries and Linen Cambria HandkeTchieis'
Dunbar, Dickson. and Richardson lrlsh isneRs'
Linen and Cotton SheetIngs tbest makes =,
Shifting Cottons of all the most sPProEeo 'sAe''
Table Damasks, Table Cloths and Napkins,
Bird Eye, Huckstack and Scotch Diapers, -.
Colored bordered Towellings, Russa aho hhe'ie0h
Crash,
White MarseilleS Quilts,
Gents aud Boys CassmereS,
Cottonades, DENNIS and Nankeens,
Ladies' and Cents hid Gloves (all and NUM-
Brown English n Hose, best makes,
Ladies and Misses Cotton Hose,
With many other asonable Goods, 10 winch he
Invites the attention OF prompt Pag,ng ana SrSA
mar eff
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EVENING STAR.
TFrom the v. Y. Spirit of the Times
HOW BROWN TURNED GARkOTER.

BY MERRY cUss DANDYLIoN.
Dear spirit" you've heard of the dreadful gar
Where a ruiFian comes up, and grabs your throat,
Not giving YOU time to utter a NOTE;
Aud leaves you o'ercome with Very bad siicker;S
TO get home to your wife. a sadder and sicker
Man than you were when you started.
You've heard of such things / saw. no donb,
But really must tell Sbu how it fell out,
h1t Brown; who is one Of the best fellers about,
And LAID HIM out nicely covered with slime
0r mud, would say were it not for the Rhyme,
W men forces my inclination.
B BTG iss ! ySp must know has very fine wife,
W th TuTnorS of nurlerl he'd lose his Iife
me me begged peg, and imPored he'd stay quietly home,
hld NOT aiteI dark from her side would roam
NJ least Tor tins one nght-for she felt that some
lhlhS dreadful was going to happen.
But Brown was deterInnedly bent upon going,
Persuasion with him, was .thard row for boeing,"
abandoned her point. and drying her tears,
SAT down to reflect on the by gone years,
When Brown staid home IN the evening.
But nothing of note occurred to Brown
I'LL late IN the night; from lar up town
Thinking how foolish his wife would have made him.
And from his appointment homo had stayed him,
In fear of being garotted.
Scarce hap the last word crossed his brain,
When haSty PasSer kicked his cane,
And hurry ing ON did not stop to xplain,
For he really knew nOught of the matter but Brown
IA
Although he may think O;'' and hastening on.
He Joltedthe stranger severely.
The The man looked up in apparent surprise,
Ana seeing he meat II, " blasted his eyes,"
NJ the same time returning Browns cOurte- siss.
Brown ups with his ist'' and hit him a clout,
Ialihg, zee here, my man, what are YOU about
Ielore you push strangers you'd better look out',
And down IN the " kennel' laid him.
Brown then walked on and began TO reflect
Ana when passion cooled, cursed his neglect
fOr- on looking down, he observed. with regret
Ills watch was gone-at least no guard
crossed his manly breast-'''Twas too id hardo
The man from the gutter rising.
lie seized the person by both the Iappels
~ his coat, and raising him, id all swells
Who. wearing good clothes, with nothing thar tolls
vi ihelr priSgIng prOpensltIes mix in the crowd
And rob q man ere he whistle alOud:
Though WHY he should IrhiStIe when be is robbed
To explain would puzzle me soreIy.
lie JeTked the man up. jerked open his clothes
Md there saw ms guard in quiet repose
And " srakIng" ~ ot, mashed the strangers nose:
Rushed straIgtway home, and said-' Dear Mrs
Brown -1'
You right I've been stopped; but the chaps in
this town, 'f' an
Have got to be smarter before they rob Brown:
wv watch still gracHS my pocket.
=" GoUTr0tch Mr.. b., why what do Won moan,
fou We been drinking my husband, that's plain TO be
Here's your watch. dear. ruth me Won know mine
is with Green ~
r OF repairs for q week past, and YOU left with me
TGteL ne how time flies when YOU are out doors.
powers, "Oo-' - 'iie
Ia" enc Of those blasted sarotters..'
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BANKING HOUSE OF ,rBrv.

DEPOSITS. - Deposits received and Checks paid
without charge. Drafts on the northern seabOard
said csss on DEPOSIT at and chasee on
INTEREST ON DBPosIIs.-Interest will be allowed
on Deposits at such rates may be agreed upon.
II vRsN n o aSD ohey re-
celved to be checked for, IN same lunds or In
specie, We charging the regular Exchange;
will be discounted, and Loans made on Stocks Bonds
and Securities, at the mark rate. -
LETTERS OF CREDIT.-LetteIs OF Credit will be
furnished, negotiable in the different Cities of the
United States, on Deposit OF Money or COaterals
and interest allowed if Money is deposited and
if Colaterals, on such terms may be greed
TRAVELLING BILLS OF ExcHANGE-Travelers will
be furnished with drafts In such sums as NAV be de-
sired nesot9le IN the different Cities of the Union
LAND AND EURoPE.-BIlls Of Exchange and Iettars
of Credit on England, Ireland md Europe. furnished
at B sos STock ase oc in sums to suit
ties pay ing from to IL pr cent ALWAYS for sale or
bought in the different Cities at commission of
reserve the right to call for deposit of 10 DR. cent n
graph. ~ " ~ 'oio
cI ReAILRoAD, Cry, AND STATE BoxDs-Railroad,
negotlatlon, either In this country or Europe Rail
Toda iron purchased for cash or with Bonds.
LAND WARRANTs:-Land Warrants bought at the
market rates. All Warrants sold by US are gnaran-
reg IN every respect.
Land Warrants located on commission.
iand w arrant quotations regularly furnished if re-
Warrants will be forwarded to Western Houses ON
orers or sent Tor sale on commission to responsible
REAL ESTATE AND INsURANcss.- Real Estate
bought and sold, and assurances effected.
CLAIMS ON UNITED STATES, Court OF CLAIMS,
on the United States, before the
,. CHUBB BROTHERS,
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A YER'S CHERRY PICTORIAL,

Coughs, colds, HodrseHess, Bronch itis, Whsop-
ing cough Group Asfhdnd and Consumption.
Among the numerous di discoveries Science has made
In the generation to facilitate the business of life
increase Its enjoy ment and even prolong the term of
human existence, none can be nambed Of more real
try to the Healing Ant A vast trial of it's virtues
throughout this broad country, has proven beyo
yet known, can surely control and the numer-
GUS varieties Of pulmonary disease which have
sands every year. Indeed there is now abundant
reason to believes Remedy has length been found
affections of the lungs Our space here viii not per
NIT us to publish any proportion of the effected
which the agent below named viii always be pleased
to furnish free, wherein full particulars and in
dlsputabe proof of these statements.
OFFICE OF TRAYsPoRIATIoN;
Dr.. J: c. AVER. Dear Sir ny little Son, four
years old has Just recovered from severe attack Of
dead child. Having used Cherry PEcToRAL, in
Of Bronchits, with entire success was induced to
try it, on my little boy. 1 gave him tea-spoon-full
BY ten O'clock at night found decided change 1G for
the better and after three days use, he able to
Its use in the above named disease will save many
child from premature grave, and relieve the
the Throat and Lungs, believe it the best medicine
extant 4 feeling ofthe deepest gratitude, prompts
In another world
a" ''G!i D r4s we L.rfsG ssst Trans. LRR
ROCKY HILL, Somerset Co., n. J.,l
July u, 1852.
DIR. ]; C. AYER,-Since your medicine has become
known here, il has greater demand than any other
cough remedy We have sold. Ii is spoken of in
terms 4i unneasured praise by those no have used
say of it is not too much for the good it has done
take pleasure in selling IL, because know that am
giving my customers the worth of their money and
/ feel gratlhed seeing the benefit n ctnfars
Please send me further supply, and believe me
JOHN Cc..wHIrLocK.
sent If you wish it. -
WINDSOR, c. W., June a, 1852.
have used your CHERRY PEcToRAL for noynrds IL
one year; and II 10 my sincere belief thai should
have Oee9 IN my grave ere this time if had not. Ii
1t 10 priceless remedy
fours very respectfully,
WnKsnARRE Pa, Septembr q, 1885,
DE. :. u AVER: My dear Sir.-Your medicine is
and Its composition is such rs to insure and maintain
monary affections as do many Of our principal physi-
cans am G IA 18TH ssaTSkEArER, NJ. D..
Prepared by DR.. J. c. AVER, Chemist, Lowell,
Sold by z. d. GILMAN. Washington and all re-
spectacle drnggists dec s-4m
nR. DUPRIES'S REMEDIES ore the only eff
~ fectual cure for External or Internal Piles, Salt
Rheem, Ring Worm. &c. They are unrivaiied for
pE s cents per box. Office, 70 Nassau street, New
En- ale y FORD 81 = Skor corner Of nth t..
md Penn. avenue. oeA
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Entered according to Act Of Congress, A. ID. 1887
In again presenting to the notice of the public the
above remedy, we feel that little apology is needed
Vast numbers IN all sections of the Union obliged
TO have recourse TO other sources of relief than
immediate prescription of their family physician and
as each return OF the winter brings out host
OF professedly new specifies some good, others use
less, and many decidedly dangerous it becomes as
much matter OF duty as interest, believing this to
be remedy, combining the greatest advantages,
with the least objections OF other use to make
II as extensively known IS practicable. That such
is Its character, Is abundantly proved by the fact
that II has been extensively used the last twenty
years with unparalleled success that reputation
little and from advertising published lists of GER
tlhcates (which all know can as easily be had for
worthless preparation as for meritorous one, that
by Its own intrinsic merit with the recommendation
OF persons benefited by ITS use, II has gained its pre-
sent popularity II rs not trumpeted to the world
SPECIFIC or cure all, but valuable and scientific
auxiliary In pulmonary ready at hand and one
most others havo been tired without benefit
As such, 1t is recognised by numbers of leading
physicians, who know Its composition and have been
eye witnesses of its superior efficacy, well as by
thousands OF our most pecable citizens, to most
of whom reference is cheerfully permitted
Sold az q cents or three BOTTLES one 50 cents by
MARIN & PALMER, and CHASLES STOTT,
WASHINGTON; ClSSEL, Georgetown, and PEEL &
Also, "TYLER'S GUM ARABIC COUGH
CANDY DROPS" the same composition in A
portable form, much patronlsed by public speakers
singers, irequenters OF public assemblies, &C., as
they remove all huskiness from the throat and voice.
and act like charm on a troublesome cough Price
l2la and Is cents box. dec 2-ly
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PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING.

,.EDWAR RID X. cokLiSS. No. s.. Wall street,
New York.
BROWN, SIMPLIFY CO.. Liverpool.
STEPHEN KENNARD CO., No. a, Aus
Frars, London.
b. g. WAINWRIGHT CO., Paris.
The owners Of these ships will not be accountable
for gold, silver, bullion, specie. iewelry, precious
stones or metals, unless bills of 1ading are signed
therefor and the valuo thereof ex pressed therein.
feb s
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J0MNsTON's AGRICULTURAL CHEMIS

I.leblg's Agricultural Chemistry.
Brownies American Muck Book.
Chaptals Agricultural Chemistry.
Practical Treatise Manures, by the Society
for the Diffusion of Useful Know ledge
SOlly 3 Rural Chemistry, London.
LebIg's Principles of Agricultural Chemistry.
Nau2 on Filling and FertIlIZing Land, London.
Noad Lectures on Chemistry IN connection with
Agriculture. London.
Manures, by Campbell Morft.
DOnadsons Soils and Mahures London
DaIa's Essay on Manures
Guono, Its origin, properties, and uses.
APPS FRANCK TAYLOR
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INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITES.
MONEY LOAN on STOCK SECURITIES.
CHUBB BROTHERS. BANKERS,
Opposite the Treasury.
cHuBB B#5 4HaHsE S Washington,
S S S$ShhSs s. : "a shA1 fsHRSsF;
cHuBB Bk HSh ERH BAR RS CO.,
Is . ssne..; ; Of SRI + 55t SS$sR
RECTIFYING ESTABLISHMENT un-
tiS and Is nox G
M ayS stock a% of sI
s Sn %nss and old which he
hT os Phfk fsG s purchased for ell
b: The s9bscriber has also on hand a large lot
OF Foreign and Domestic f PETER PAGAN,
jan l4-sm. No. s5 Louisiana sv e, near 10Th st.
THE PERUVIAN SYRUP having successfully
III PASSED the ordeal to which many discoveries in
celved as an established medicine.
IT'S EFFICACY IN CURING
DYSPEPSIA,
ss Ss5 p'GT's aMss:tBS sS1
ed state Of the Blood, Boils, General Debility,
ana all Diseases tchtch require a Tome aud
A!teratire medicine is beyond question.
The proofs of its efficacy numerous so we'll
authenticated, and of such peculiar character that
preferred aid. ~
The Peruvian Syrup does not profess to be a cure,
dA, put It's range Is xtensve, beoause many dsea-
ses, apparently unlike, are intimately related and
processing from one cause, may be cured by one
The class of diseases for which the Svrup nromi-
ses cure 10 precisely that which has SO often tslf
ned the highest order of medical skill The facts
are tangible, the witnesses ccessble and the itD
and efficacy of the Syrup incontrovertiiie.
those who may wish for an opinion from disinter-
ested persons respecting the of the Syrnn
cannot fail to be satl shed with the following anon
numerous testimonials, In tho hands Of the Agents
The signatures are those Of gentlemen W ell known
in the community, and Of the CHEST res pectablty
CARD.
The undersigned having experienced the beneficial
effects OF the Peruvian Syrup, do not hesitate to
recommend 1t to the attention Of the public.
From our own ex perlence, as well from the tes-
timony of others, whose intelligence and integrity
its efficacy in cases of incipient Diseases Of the
Lungs and Bronchial Passa ges, Dyspepsia, Liver
Complaint, Dropsy, Neuralgia, &c. Indeed its eff
ects would be incredible, but from the character of
those who have witnessed them, and have volunee
ed their testimony, do ours, to it's restorative
power. JOHN PlERPONT
..1... THOMASA. DEXTER,
.r- 81 :KENDAIL, NJ. d.
SAMUEL. MAY,
......-....-..... THOMAS c. AMORY.
| For sale by z. D. GILMAN, Special Agent, $50
Pennsy lyania avenue, and at the General Agency,
| corner of l. and 9th streets. Navy Yard. feb 6
| A CARD.-FOR SALE, A. VERY ELEGANT
| "A Family COACH, Of the latest style !. Ne5R 8,
and make. A great bargain. Also, aEna60HS
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II Paris had to go over his celebrated judc-
neht at the present day, he would give the Ap-
pie hot 70 the prettiest woman, but TO the one
who had the largest JUpoH
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HOME INSURANCE. COMPANY OF NEW
IL YORk.-OFFICE No. 4, WALL STREET.

This Company continues to insure Buildings, Mer-
chandIse Ships In Port, and their Cargoes, House
hold Furniture and Personal Property generally
against Loss or Damage by Fire, favorable terms
;9sses rsHTItsSly sdjusted and promptly paid
narth; William q. Lambert, firm of 4. 4 A. Law
Collins; Danford N; Barney. firm of Wells, Fargo
Traders Bank; Thomas Messenger, f rm of T. & ii.
Messenger; William II. Mellen. firm of ClaHin. Mel
len Cos Charles b Hatch, firm of c; b. Hatch d
Buil L. Atterbury: jr., firm Of Atterbury, jr. d Co..
I,ucien y. Conan, firm of Conan, Lothrop 4 Co.;
Homer Morgan; Levi p. Stone, firm Of Stone, Starr
& Butler: George Pearce. firm Of George Pearrce
Co.; Ward A. Work. firm of Ward A. Work & Son;
James Low, firm Of James Low CO.; Isaac ii.
Charles A. Bulkley, firm of Buckley g. Co.; Cephas
r. Norton, firm of Norton, Jewett & Buzby; Geo.
p: Morgan, firm Of =. d: Morgan Co; Theodore
Wood, firm of Willard Wood Co; Amos r. Emo 70.
hrm Of Emo, Roberts Co.. Alfred 3. Barnes, firm
George Bliss & Co.; Roe Lockwood, of the firm of
X. lockwood Son; John q. Nelson firm OF Mel
son Co; Lyman Cooke, firm Of Cooke, Dowd &
Curtis Noble, firm Of Condit & Noble; John b. Hut
Crimson, firm Of J. c.. Howe & Co; Stephen Paul.
hsm Of Stephen Paul Co.; Chas. p: Baldwin, firm
Bowen x Mcconnell, Amos T. Dwight, firm Of
Trowbridge, Dwight & Co.: Henry A. Hurlburt, firm
Of Swift, Hurlb9rt Co.. Jesse Hoyt, firm of Jesse
Shaw & Co., John r. Ford, firm OF. Ford Rubber
Co.; Sldsey Mason, firm of Mason 4 Thompson;
Geo. L. Stedman. firm Of StedInan, May nard & Co.
3fhfAk MifLM AAkkfRHHiHH i;c PI PRESIDENT,
J. MILTON SMITH, Secretary.
THOMAS G. WHEELER, Agent, "
no. S3, Pa ave., between 9Th and 7th streets.
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Nl NEW AND BEAUTIFUL STYLE.
manufactured from Slate Stone BY the West Castle
ton Slate Company, VT. These Mantels are enamel
ed in imitation of the richest and most sxPensIye
bEGGHSPPTTitApN, LISBqN, EERRRs ASTTnE9G *.
AGATE, SPANISH GALWAY, and other rare
and desirable MARBLES. The limitations are
perfect that they challenge the closest scrutiny.
They are SO highly polished that they retain their
beauty much longer than marble; not injured by
smoke, coal gas, acids, and can be sold much
cheaper than any others in market. Price ranging
Architects, Builders, and others are invite 10 call
and examine samples at No. 5l2 Seventh street,
doors below Odd Fellows' Hall, up stairs.
sept lily 4. NJ. HANSON. AGENT.
CokSPsS,RATloN sT9f HSIaEE 9 Rs o SAhE sr
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DNIkkHS I line FOB EDwARps' FERRY

DARK LINE FOR EDWARDS FERRY
~ And LEEsBI RG, Va. VIA chesapeake AMI
S1io Csna.C,hs Packet Boats AR
making daily tnps TO the above points aex6-E6
on Monday, March q, leaving the wharf of " n
and n: ". Ritter. Georgetown, ID. c. every rncrn,,
at . O'Clock, Sundays excepted; through m e,gls
hours; leaving Georgetown AZ seven o'ciocs AN r.
Washington Aqueduct, at 10 a. M, Seneca Al i2,,,
Edwards Ferry AZ p. M, where a stage viii ~ m
readiness to convey passengers 20 I.eeshurg Y.
Returning, leave Edwards Ferry every das Al niac
O'Clock IN the morning, and arriving GeorgetoN,n
at sunset.
Through Tickets, Sl.75. intermediate points 8.
follows: Great Falls or Washington Aquedncf. 81
cents; Seneca, IS cents; Edwards Ferry, slip.
served ON the Boats az moderate prices.
mar Is w. n. d III. q. RITTER
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DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, Nav 8, 1855
From natural defects and the unequal range of nv
eyes, have been compelled to glasses for seve-
raj years. l have tired different opticians without
obtaining glasses perfectly fitted to nv eyes. -Four
months since MIR. Tobias made two pairs especially
for Inc, which have found to serve me perfectly
BY the use of his optometer he enabe ed ada Of
glasses most infinitely to the eye. most cheerfuliy
recommend MIR. Tobias TO all having occasion to se
glasses. and bear my testimony to his skill as an
optlcIan. HENRY T.. BALDWIN,
Asst Sec'y to sign Land Warrants.
s; OPERA CLASSES Of great variety, TEL
ESGOPES and MICROSCOPES, WATCH-MA-
kER GLASSES, and many other articles i'm this
line at very low prices constantly on hand.
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GREAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF
~ BOOTS ANDGAITERS.-I have on com n
mission, for PhIadel phia manufacturer FRS.
rate Sewed or Pegged Calf-skin BOOT at SS75A
iuil as good as those usually sold at So or So; and
French Calf Patent Leather CATER at $50 as
good as any at SIS; first rate Calf Cater at S25O
these are the best goods that Tor ever was) sold
In the District tor the price; for the proof come and
see for yourself. Terms positively cash. No extra
YORK HAT STORE, Seventh street and Penn
sylvana avenue.
Best r L BEERS for gentlemen 81.
mar 4-tf ANTHONY Apept
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WILMINGTON, Y. c., Jan. II, 1854.
Mr.. J. Tobias. Dear Sir: [ am happy to saw that
the Spectacles which obtained from ' on last week
visual range OF my eyes, l have heretofore found
great dcuty IN getting glasses Of the pro per focal
distance Ii affords pleasure to state that bv the
aid of your optometer this difficulty has been ha ppi
obylated, So that the glasses You me are
decidedly the best adapted to my eyes of any have
ever yet used.
Very respectfully, yours, RIB RANE,
Rector Of ct. James's Parish.
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THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
Il UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS
sIE4N The Ships comprising this efEFte

The ADRiATiC. Cart. lanes West
These ships having been built by contract ex pressy
Tor Government service, every care has been taken
IN their construction also IN their engines to N
sure strength and speed. and their accommodations
Tor passengers are unequalled for elegance and com
fort.
Price of passage from New York TO Liverpool an
hrst cabin, SlS1 second do, SIS exclusive of
extra size state rooms, SS75. From Liverpool 10
New DIRK, % and 81 guineas. An experienced Sur
geon attached to each ship. Noberths be secured
until paid for The ships OF this line have improved
watertght bulk heads, and TO AVOID danger from
VIII not cross the Banks north Of - degrees until
alter the LIST of August.
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PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY FROM
i Loss AND DAMAGE BY FIRE,
THE PER14ESS 1 2HTSTHE SSE4tdYD INLAND
FARMERS AND MECHANICS
ms U n A NC e COMPA NY,
..,- OF PHILADELPHIA.
FIRE, MARINE. AND INLAND INSURANCE.

.. -...- OF PHILADELPHIA.
FIRE, MARINE. AND INLAND INSURANCE.
Authorised Capital. ........ sI,2,oapm
OFFICE. NORTHWEST CORNER OF PENNSYLVANIA
AVENUE AND nth STREET, WASHINGTON.
DIRECTORS.
Hon. Thos. B. F florence, Charles Dingee,
Ss SsTEs Ed%asd Hs%soa
George Helmbold, p. Carroll Brewster,
James E. HS5M B. !ssis kssssf Il President
LOCAL SURVEYORS.
John NJ, Thornton, corner LIST street and Virginia
John Rissles, No. SOL 18th street, below Pennsyl-
MARINE, SURVEYOR.
Captain J. P: Levy No. sS7 Pennsylvania avenue.
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT.
John Thomson.
Authorized Capital and Assets .47so57 on
Assets ......:..............-.... Ss2s,N570
Invested in Bonds, Mortgages, and Good Securities.
The following statement exhibits tho business and
Gondnon OF the Company TO November !, 1855:
vember J., 1885,. S24,684 90
Interest ON loan. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 8,7o4 n
I9tat receipts .............. S4oO, l85 60
PAID marine losses. ............ S64,427 o.
Paid hre losses. ................ 3,7T %
Expenses, salaries, and commits
sions. Observation-Disclosures. 45,4es 90
Reinsurance, return premiums,
and agency charges......... H,474 GO
-S17,18 81
Balance remaining with the Company. .S22S,o57 On
me Assets OF the Company are as fofloUS:
Philadelphia city and county bonds. .Sl6,848 10
Railroad bonds Observation-Disclosures. IL 900 90
First mortgages, real estate. ........ 1850 90
stocks, collaterals, on call. ..--... S.40o 90
Ilrard and consolidation bank stock 5,l25 90
Deposited. with Duncan, Sherman Il Co.,
New York. ........................ $1,000 90
Deferred payment on stock not yet due 9,7O0 90
Notes for marine premiums. :..-.... 10000 50
que IRON agents. secured by bonds 80: 3,S76 Is
Premiums on policies recently issued, and
debts due the company ........-........ 2,47o 50
BALANCE In oank 1886 "a
S523,o57 on
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JOHN WILSON.
Late Commissioner Gen'l Land Otice

have used Mr.. Tobias's Spectacles for three or
four months, and take great pleasure in say ing that
| am MUCH pleased with them. / have been much
benefited by them. GEO p SCARBI-RGU
May 9Th, 1855.