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The AFFAIR BETWEEN THE CITY COLLECTOR
AND THE CORPORATION TAX CLERK.-To the Pub
Hr.-HavIng noticed an article published IN pal per
called the American Organ" over the signature of
John NJ. McCalla in which he ATTEMPTS to SHIFT the
responsibility Of hts Official corruption and degrade
ton upon me. deem II due to the public to make
On the morning of the 9th inst, on entering nv
room IN the City Hall, noticed that the city tax
stracted went to the door of the Collector and
found that It was securely locked. then left the
terward, to my surprise the book had been returned,
and two others which were lying upon my desk when
ION necessarily aroused my suspicion that some un-
deIhsnded business was going on Shortly afterwards
and demanded the book still remaining in my posses
SION ! asked hun for what purpose he desired II /.
up the accounts from the day book immediately
e9ulvocating, he replied that he did not know for
after he had taken the book went to the ohce of
the Collector, and told him that il was important
me to proceed with my work. and that the commit
zee wanted TO make any examination it was proper
could be hadto the hack volumes He said to me, IN
an abrupt ana indignant manner that they were his
took them out of has room should have TO do so by
superior force; at the same tune grabbing pair of
to lay my hands on them. | advised him TO Keep
COOL and not to strike me, for If he did he would not
with some other slight demonstration on NV part
somewhat inundated the gallant General. | then
Attached 70 his card the following affidavit nd
pears, signed by J. Hepburn and Jno. B. Wheeler:
NJ, The next day; perhaps.a citizen who had seen
Mr. Jenerson's advertisement in the Integ encer
called at the Collectors office to inquire into the
matter, when they conducted him into the Tax
Clerks room, where the tax books were Temporarily
deposted to show the correctness of the advertise
men. TO their surprise they found an alteration had
been made in the tax book BY prehxing the letter
TO the number OF the lot, making radical change in
the record 1t then reading square 35 TO- 'S'S he
ing USED TO Indicate subdivision whereas withou: il
y would indicate the original lot. They called on
the Tax Clerk to state how or by whom the altera-
ton had been made, tChsR he dcEnOtcLedged he mad
done ~ htmWJ 6tfsT Mr.. JeFeySOH'S ndcer,iSe-
mem appeared. J. HEPBURN,
JNO. b. WHEELER.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me- this til t,ay of
May, 1857. H. NAyIOr I II
All have to say IN relation to this affidavit is that
the same day the publication of Mr.. Jefferson ap-
peared, referred to the books and found that there
was al error which had existed for some wears and
on ascertalning how and when it occurred | lnIne-
dIately made the correction.
In conclusion, will further say that / ask no
iavOrs OF General McCalla Of his political fol-
lowers-hs many public acts are too fresh in the
minds OF our citizens to need any comment from me-
and with such leave HIM. NY
May Is. Gt) WV J. DoxoUoo
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EOR SA l.E.-My RESI- DENCE OH the corner of
Il New Jersey avenue and G. street south, Capitol
Hill, fronting the avenue l62 feet inches, and on
street south 6 feet ii inches, and containing nearly
$4,000 square feet.
may 8-tf w. F. PHILLIPS.
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FOR RENT AND SALE.

A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, coutajn-
Ohio avenue between 18th and 18th streets. To o
permanent tenant the rent will be made moderate
INQUIRE next door, It'
FOE afm sALE En- ac I935Fs"n spd on vsEy easy
dairy farm. or other purposes, and within miles of
Washington city. For particulars apply at No sig
may l6 If POLLARD WEBB
H0uSE AND LOT FOR SALE-A BRICK
II HOUSE, two stories high, with basement, con-
and I'D sts Nos 3 and a. " The iof is 2
feet front by about 90 feet deep running back TO an
10. and "a months, secured by deed of trust Appiy
to MlG y I, BOOK, on the premises.
I EASE AND FURNITURE FOR SALE
Both new, IN pleasant part of the city, Inquire
at 26+ street. between 18th and llth. NAV sat
FOE hR shd HQ H: %n street, between
pied by Lieut. Harrison 1t is nearly new, Well I' i'm
Ished, and has all the modern Improvements, with
Apply to %M I est Soor %ay f s
L large pARLOR and two BEDR OONS. Terms
moderate era, to permanent tenant. No. i34 corner Of
anu l3th slreets. NAV ll-lwE
For RENT.TTTwo FRAME HOUSES on
streets. They contain SIX good rooms and Kitchen.
s TO TGMA be Sp aSR
DOR RENT-A valuable GROCERY STORE,
situated on the corner of 18th and B streets,
the Canal, formerly occupied by Messrs Sengstack
Clarke, and of the best stands in the CITY for
drosdent, country, river trade IL is fitted up with
Shelving Bins, Counter &c. For terms apply TO the
subscriber at o. 355 street west, between Twelfth
and Thirteenth streets.
ap l8-eotf FRANCIS HANNA.
EOR SALE CHEAP.-A two-story and attic
l. BRICK HOUSE, nearly new, containing SIX
pleasant rooms and small kitchen attached. The
above house is situated 4th street cast No. 56S
two squares south of Penn. avenue. The adjoining
LOT will be sold, # desired, with the house, the
whole or either, at 4 cheap rate, and on accommo-
dating terms, Apply on the premises.
may STU, Th,& SGT
nor SALE.-Vauable and handsome BUILD
l. M LOTS, with improvements, opposite the
N Square No 583, having front of 90 feet south
street. and running back at angels of Us Ivy a5 to
% feet alley betwesn 9th and 10Th streets SOUTH with
building, built OF patent brick, containing rooms;
owner has incurred great expense in ornamentimg
the yard with fruit trees and at present he
IN line bearing order. I'm the yard s. feet well has
been constructed. from which the purest water can
be drawn.
Persons wishing TO purchase lot for the erection
Of private dwelling will find the above one OF the
most desirable In the city, fronting the Institute
garden; and having a full view of the city and Its
public buildings.
Title lndIsPutable. For further information inquire
on the premises, or at All Pennsy lvania avenue.
may l2-eo2wt
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MARRIED.,

In this city, on Thursday afternoon, 18th, in the
Fourth Presbyt eran Church, by the Rev. John C..
Smith, HENRY ID. MORGAN to Miss ELIZA
JANE DeCAMP. eldest daughter of Sidney de-
Camp, ESQ.,, all of this city.
On the lith instant, BY the Rev. Barnard Mcguire,
STEPHEN A. CROMWELL, Esq, of st. Louis,
Missouri, 10 Miss MARY L. CLUSKEY, daug ter
of Charles B. Cluskoy, Esq, Of Washlngton.
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DIED.

On the 18th instant, GEO. ID. MCKNIGHT Sur
geon U. s Navy. III the 65th year of his age. =
Yesterday morning, the 18th instant, at O'clock
PETER HEISl.ER, in the sd year of his age.
The friends of the family are respectfully invited
TO attend his funeral from his late residence on 9Th
street, between r and q streets, No. l65, on To-
morrow Sunday evening, the 10th, at 3o'cock.
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New Orleans Markets.

New ORLEANS, May 14.-Cotton-Sales to-day
600 bales; receipts 900; prices are easier but
unchanged. Sugar is firm at lie. Mixed corn IS
assoc. Lard in bbls l5c
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A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, contain
a Ing eight rooms and a large cellar, situated on
Ono avenue. between l4th and 18th streets, Toa
permanent tenant the rent will be made moderate
Inquire next door. It*
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MAY PARTIES AND BALLS.

ICE CREAM and WATER ICES of the hest
quality and of all hav0rs furnished TO May Parties,
Excurslonsts. Pic Mics, Hotels, and Families, at
the low price of 81 50 per gallon.
Also, great variety of PLAIN and FANCY
CAKES may be found constantly on hand at the
streets. NAV 2-lm*
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as could De expected thus late in an unfavOrabe
season. Large rock selling at 81 5OaS2 each ;
small rock and perch, &c per bunch; sturgeon
each, 81 50, pieces, 25a5Oc.; shad 25a7c per pal
herring, per bunch, 1Sa2Oc.
AT the wharves fish are very scarce, and the
prices as We quoted on ThuTsday-shad per 100.
sll; herring, per 900, SlOaS10 50.
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LOOP SKIRTS.
IL We have just received a large assortment of
Ladies and Kisses Whaebone, skeleton hoop, steel
spring, corded and Neapolitan SKIRTS.
Also, embroidered Cambria Skirts, Skirting Cord,
Crinone for lining Skirts, Whalebone, Brass and
Reed HOOPS. w. EGAN Il son,
323 south side Pennsylv ania avenue,
may II ct lLntl between 9th and 7th streets.
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FOX SALEaAt bargain. and very easy
! terms, TRACT OF LAND, suitable for a
dairy farm. or other purposes, and within miles of
washington city. For particulars apply at No. sig
cd story 9TH street.
max li IF AQn WEDD
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MALT FOR SALE.-The undersigned having
recently purchased the CITY MALT HOUSE
corner of West Falls avenue and Block street
would announce TO his friends and the public. that he
has Il now IN full operation. with large supply of
MALT for sale on liberal terms.
my 6-Sm FRANCIS DENMEAD
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UNITED STATES Police REPORTS Before
JRSfios Donna man, named Hiram Decker,
was arrested Yesterday by Officer Parham under
4 charge Of picking, or attempting TO pick the
pocket Of Il man named VIM. Curran. IL appeared
that the prosecutor and the defendant were at the
bowling saloon of Herman u 10 Oh, Seventh 81
on the Island; Curran either from fatigue of roll
Ing the balls, drinking brandy schnapps, or from
the excessive heat Of the weather, was reposinp
OH the green adjoining, when the defendant,
thinking that II was good time to effect a fair
division Of the contents OF the poe ket OF Curran,
II1aie several efforts AZ the deposits, but
successful lac being watched by the prosecutor,
ana also by Mrs Endernier, who had her eye
an his movements. After examination he was
committed to Jail
REAL ESTATE OPERAIfONs.-A. Green, AUG
tonecr, sold yesterday:
Part OF lot No. IS, in square No. a65, to Geo. w.
htehelI, al ~ cents per square foot.
Part OF lot No -, in square i9I, to DIR LIndsley,
at T. cents per square foot
Lot No l3, insquaTe SIS, 10 w IIaggafty at TX
rrHis per square foot
LOt No u, in square a., to WIN. b. Todd ESQ
at 100 cents per square foot.
Lot No. IL, In square -, to james Raw al 7K
cents per foot.
Lots No. IL and 10, in square 50, TO VIM. II.
Show, at cents per square foot.
Lot No. !, in square 81 to J. r.. Reside at ~
eeats per square foot
Lot No. -, in square 100, to J. T.. Reside tGX
rts per square foot.
Lot No. Is, In square Iao, to J c. Broemele, at
"oa cents per square foot.
BARGAINs.-See the advertisement Of Mr.. ii.
Semken in another column. We understand thar
he desires to reduce his stock Of fine Watches,
yeWelTy and Plated w are and have been assured
that his prices are exceedingly low Those In
want OF any article In his line should convince
themselves Ofthis fact.
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CRITICIZED LINEN SHIRT BOSOMS.
- We have just received ~ dozen more of those
hne stitched Linen RI BOSOA1S, which are ia
such great demand, and very scarce.
w. EGAN & son,
323 south side Pennsy lvania avenue,
may ll-6t Int between 9Th and 18th streets.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-03

TUsT call q hia roons, over Doubleday \ VIII
y sons Store. second street. any tins tsxcept Sem
days) from daylight ill 10 o'clock - aigAi, - be
u obliged " b constantly On hasd on asoosat VI
and extsnsivc Architectural Library, Which are
free ~ the inspsctios Of all, and judge uhsthsr be
u eompstsnt sssesvsths pshls II Ais peofsssiaa->
Ne might here reeits vhas grsAa thing h - lsas
Do, Bal that weuld b sspssAnoss 10 this util-
itssisn community; therefore y v villiag - show
the public what be can himself do II psasttsal
sense Call and zee, free Of shasgs.
febl-d W. BROWN.
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WOODi WOOD I

I D. PRICES Yard Is tAs plass y 81 uAal yos
y want 10 this line saved ard splis . suit o. not
sawed and split just ~ yos assiss. Orders, With
ths pny, left IT bsldvss Kvsas'. corner Of NaIn
and Alb streets, will BE- attended 70 witheut delay
Good measnre warranted. shsll soon havs . lol
Of dry oek, and some hickory for those Who like
voed eau - supplied. A the railroad 4 asAr the
fountain hen6 lsr coal, shall soon Aase that kisd
Of fuel for thsss who usc Il. ThosA uishing hard
wood Lsmber - n ssppaied By calling q tAs
1silfsad Depst. Lumber saved 70 srAsr.
Jan. :. 'eS-d3s J. b. PRIOR.
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ATE partnsr q wn- washbars. Asshiesst II
- Amssisaa, Revere, winthrop snA PayAer
Hos,es, and Trenent Temple, Bsstsn; WosA's Ho-
osa., ,, s,,,.s
thro.gAost the country, having iosstedi u xSokaks
vosd inform the public that y n psspast u far.
nish Dsigss, Plans, Dstaii Dra1is1, eDedSsa-
Houses, Hsssis. Scores, Dwslliags. A. pstlie and
private ssiidtags Of al kinds, With pse6pts0 AsS
All s. nod..a i.r..s.sala, ~ !. w..Ins.
Or. elites. VIII y esvasialiy prsvtAsA fer = ~
-oass in sa.vas,s p.. building. - sssssl
street, ;.s. ~, h.'as 'd 1oAn's1; rooar
Evre0NB sALvD ~ ~ Ppsvsstisa and Csrs
~ Of Frosted HssIs anA Chu6lains.
I Those aMistsd with this troublesome ssnpIsint
can b instantly relieved b. usins box fLevi-
A perfect ssrs warranted, OF the nsasy refunded
-bslng knows fef The last Ssyses = the ssiy pr
feet and ssrs remedy.
b. sesn By applying T. The Agsae.
Rssdsr,n ~. hays any fslaaiers ~ lsisnd, ssf-
isring With erasssAeest. Ypeesr. t.x - $1,000
y 70 Asa. Yss viii nj only - asiaa ~ ! ~
frsss 3 ssss sos. So, Vim I'D 1ssssisss. les
sale ct The Agsnt' 00ss, III Eoutb WAl1e stsset,
ls~s wasted = . = : q ssr..s; ~ i.
D:.i:;: :.ss'';;s: :. A'''.l 49, A:t.: ~,
S610ssss ssWin0 Rac15aSS.
IS DsoeAwnys New Yeskj ~ ClesA sksst, CAioess
! Ia. ,ssssSsS o. ssssssssiaS sssslIssss. Is
fasrPseA: q sstas - q thsss Aasaiassfsgsiasiy
r.r.,,., s s::sso I A.. Yer :.:.,....,.. a..
dleY or 0theP nneunn hayfnR eavinR -
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Second street. betwssn Main and Johnssn.
II AvIN0 just returned from the East, -
L L respectfully call the attention Of my "a
frisnds, and the public generally, 10 my
new and One stock of watches, jewslry, silver and
plated ware, fancy goods, &c..
Watches.
Fine gold duplex, magic, patent and detached
and 'Epines Of All kinds apdquslitiss.
J0Wetry.
Ladies plain gold, mosaic, cameo and enamellsd
earrings and breast pins. ladies' and Ohildrcn's
geld and jet bracelets, ladies and gents gold
chains, pencils and pens, gold and diamond ASess
gings. gold and silver thinbles, gents gold hrsast
pins, studs collar and sleeve buttons gold silver
steel md patent spsetAcles pocket, table and dos
sert cutlery, and scissors.
silver ware.
In which line intend mot TO be surpassed By any
store west q north Il 81. hosts via silver table
dessest and - spoons end forks sugar osam mss-
tard and salt spoons butter and fruit kuivss silver
and plated napkin rings, ~. ~
Plated and britannia tsa sets, castors. fruit and
cake baskets. csndlsstisks pearl aAd she'll pocket
books, and In fast everything psrtainisg 70 ny
lias.
Clocks.
A general assortment Of clocks Of the latest pat
terms and best make, ell warranted to keep good
time.
19Watshes and Jevslgy repaired in the most
vorkmaniike manner, and At the shortest notice.
mv0-d1y JULES GRTRER.
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BURLINGTON

@wzmAtna04ga
For unlimited course In Double Entry Book
keeping, Commercial Calculations, Pcnmanship,
&C., SCI 90.
rus DESIGN THIS INSTITUTION 10
70 auord young men theopportunity Of Qualifying
themselves for the duties Of the Counting House.
IN . thorough and expeditions manner.
TEE COLLEGIATE COURSE
Will be the same ~ followed by the Mercantile
College Of Penns yiyaniA, which has been recon-
monded by tho highest commercial authority In
tho country, ~ the most comprehensive and prac-
tioai ever Introduced.
PExxHAH8HIY.
A. good handwritngis justly regarded % an
Indispensable rcquifite to good business eduea-
ton. anfemittinK attention will be given in this
depart mcnt.
COMMERCIAL Law LsCruRxs
will be delivered By Mr. G. Ban. Darwin, one Of the
ahlest members Of the Burlington Bar.
Az Rl1oAav uspfnNA.
ander the seal Of the State College Of Psnnsylva-
mia, signed BY the Faculty, II granted 70 those
who pass . sstisfactory sxaminstion. This instru-
msnt will Be found passport ~ the confidence Of
businsss housss n every past Of the Union.
1~kor tall particulars, send for cifcular ~
mail. fOctS~dkv
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BLACK WOODS MAGAZINE
AND
THE BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEWS

GREAT INDUCEMENTS TO SUBSCRIBE.
Cost Reduced 90 to IS Per Cent.
L. SCOTT Co, New York, CONTINUE to publish the
following leading British Periodicals:
THE LONDON QAC tC.,nseratiye)
THE EDINBURGH REVIEW tWhfg.l
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THE sTNINIsTfR REVIEW tLiberai.)
BLACkw0OBs EDiNBU RICH MAGAZINEfTory. J
VHHEsE Peri odieals ably represent the three
L great Political Parties Of Great Britain
Wing, Tory and Radieai,-bu politics forms one
texture of their character. As organs Of the most
profound writers on Science, Literature, Morality
and Religion. they stand, MS theyevcr have stood,
unriyaled in the word Of letters being considered
indispensable to the scholar and professional man.
while 10 the gent reader Of every class they
furnish a more correct and satisfactory record Of
the current literature of the day, throughout the
world than can possibly be obtained from any 9TH
er source.
EARLY COPIES.
The receipt OF ADVANCE sHEErs from the British
Publishers gives additional value To these Reprins,
inasmueh AZ they can now be placed in the hands Of
subscribers about the ginnl editions.
TERMS. Regular Prices.) Per ann.
For any enc Of the four Ksviews............t3 90
For any two Of the four Reviews.......... 90
For any three Of the four keviews............7 90
For all four IL the 90
For Back~oods Magazine Observation-Disclosures. 90
For Lakewood and three keviews........ 90
For Biackwood and the four Reviews-.........10e %
Payments to be made in all eases in sdvance.-
Money current In the state WHARF Issued will be re-
ceived 81 par.
The Postage to any part of the United States
will be but - censs year for Black wood, and
but IL cents . year for each Of the Reviews.
Atthe above prices the Periodicals viii be furn-
ished for 1857.
Splsndtd Offers for '56 and '57 Together.
Unlike the more cpbemsEal Magssines Of the
day, these Periodicals lose little BY age Hence
full year Of the numbers with no nmissions1 for
1886 may be regarded nearly ~ valuable a. for
1887. Wepsopose to furnish the two years Il the
following extremely low rates:
For Blackwoods Magazine. ~ sos
ror any one 4 90
EoI any Two 90
For Blackwood and one kcview.............. 90
FOR Hardwood and two Reve ws.........Q 90
For Biackwood and three Reyiews.............l7O %
FOR the four %
For hlackwood and the four Reviews. ........14 %
80 avoid fractions, q may be RENTED for
BlAckwood, for which will for ward thatfor both
years POST PAID.
N. u. The price in Great Britain Of the nve Pc
riodicais above named is about $3l per annum.
Asw shall never again DO likely to der such
ind1cementsas those here presented,
VOW Is THE TINE TO sUDsCnIBK.
fB-kemittanees must, in all cases, be made d.
rect to the Pr bshers for At these prices no com
mission can be allowed to Agents. Address
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yINHE above cur represents view Of the most
complete and perfect
COOKING STOVE NOW IN USE !!
The Patterns entirely new, having been made
by us this year. They fast snpplanting all 9th
or Cooking Stoves in The market. The demand for
them IL already great that are preparing to
manufacture fifty Of them per day. Those wanting
that almost inds pensible article, u good Cooking
Stove, should remember that improvement and
progress the order Of the day and that in no ar
tcle of domestic use, has there been greater i'm
prasemeBt, within the last ten years than the one
now under consideration. Therefore, YOU will
greatly promote your interests nv selecting the
s'NEW ERA COOKING STOVE,
in preference to akng up with one of anantquated
pattern.
gsu- For sale wholesale and retail, at our store
No. 81 Main ST., KEokUk, IOWA, where can al
ways be found the mos, complete and varied assort
ment Of Cooking Heating, and paior Stoves ever
offered in the West.
Ts~Also, Timers Stock of all kinds ~sk3
w. s. MooRg, BRIDGE BRO
Agent. jani -dyl
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DealoF In Clocks, Watches = JeWelrY
ON SECOND srkEKr,
INERT door 10 G. Parsons Banking Aouss,)
vnNhk suescrihss has Just rsseivsd = largs -
and beautiful stock Of nold sd silver ~
Watches. 9nld Jsvslry, ts.s comprising the
latest styles Of ladies brsast piss sarrngs 109sf
rin&s, cu3 pins, gold guard md fob chAfns, ~,
ssals, silver thimbles, gold slides, srsps, stu0s
geld pens, with or without holders, gold pencils,
psns snd psssih.
= E3 vAHCu n1PAfRfNC.
The sabecfibsr being . practical wstcAmaksr,
fesls cs0psesAt - repair the most difacult and
delicate work lAaA nay Be- entrusted 20 his eare.
All work warranted TO give satiafsstiea.
8E cennucf FfME.
The pAhais ny rsst assured thAt the correct tins
Nov, - ste-dlv NV. JONES.
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wv u"k huPFt hAiis a
Durkee's Yeast Pow
der,
10 kegsrehned salt Pc
TIRE,
200 ! chests mp, q. p,
Y. II. 4 Blk. Teas,
$50 bxs Star Csndl~,
zoo bxs mould do
80 bxs stearine do
l25 bxs rosin soap
90 bxs palm do
leo bxs No. ! Herring,
80 bills No. l., ?, and 8
Mackerel,
30 4 bbls do do do
80 kits do do do
70 bbls White Fish,
rs bbls do do
) casks new Cod Fish,
loo kegs Rife Powder,
200 d mining do
10 eases pound canister
Powder,
20 cases / pound do do
goo bags Shot,
2 tuns bar Lead,
20 bbis koHin,
40 bbls Tar,
20 bbls Pitch,
o casks Whiting,
4 bills Putty,
Is bhls Linseed Oil,
10 bbls Lard Oil,
8 bbis Tanners' Oil,
3 bbls Whale Oil
3 bbls Turpeniine,
8 bills Alcohol,
$50 kegs pure Lead
500 boxes manufactured
Tobacco,
so blssmoking tobacco
100 bxs do DO
so bxs Cuba six Cigars,
80 bxs Havana do
so hxs kcgalia do
SO bxs tin foil chewing
Tobacco,
10 bbls new Pecans,
so bush fresh Peanuts,
20 bbls s s Almonds,
10 bbls Filberts,
10 bills Brazil Nuts
SO,
100 bxs Axes. Lev vistts,
Simmons, III. Coll
lins' and Hoyts'
brands,
400 slabs Plow Steel,
2 tuns square and oe-
tagon Gas, Steel,
80 prs Iron Axes,
80 sets elliptic springs,
Ii pr seat do
500 kegs assorted Nails,
so kegs I'd blued do
id at the lowest market
ABLE, SMYTH 4 co.
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Is the MkLAfNDTfPE,
which Is taken on an cBameled iron plate, pre-
pared expressly for the purpose.
II IL flushed without baissm Of fir or varnish Of
any KIND and therefore will not blister crack in
cold weather. as will the Ambrutype. Instead Of
being vsrnishedthc picture IL galvanized In gall
vanic battery which, by giving il coatingof sill.
yer, renders 1t impeTvions to atmospheric changes
The Melainotypo possesses many advantages over
all other pictures. 1t will receive fall without
fracture, u bend without injury. Ii may be washed
when soiied, and handled without the face bong
married, unlesss abused by rough scratching, which
would defaee the best oil painting. In perfect de.
iineation Il detail itequais the best aguerreotype
while II has none of the glare which forms the chief
objection to those pictures.
When colored, the Melainotype very much resem-
bias painting ON ivory. For inserting in lcckets
pans or rings, no other picture compare with It.
The Melai totype Is PATENT PICTURE, and CUE
Bko are the only artists in this city who have
right to take them. III you want a COOP PICTURE
call at CUES GALLERY, No. SO Main street be-
tween Sd and 4th, and examine specimens of the
MELAINoTlPE. Ifeh5-d4w