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NAMES OF THE DAYS OF WEEK.-In the
Museum of Berlin, remarks a writer in a New
ark contemporary, the hall devoted to Northern
antiquities, they have the representation Of the
idols from which the days of the week are de-
rived. From the idol of the Sun comes Sunday
This IDOLS represented with a face like the sun,
holding burning wheel, both hands on his
breast, signifying his course round the world
The idol of the Moon, from which comes Mon
day is habited in 4 short coat, like man, but
holding the moon in his hands. TuiscO from
which comes Tuesday, was one Of the most an
cient and popular gods of the Germans, aud is re-
presented in his garments of skin. according to
their peculiar mode Of clothing. The third day
Of the week was dedicated to the worship OF
Wooden. from whence Wednesday. His image
was prayed to for the victory. Thor, from whence
Thursday, is seated on a bed with twelve stars
overhead, holding hammer in his right hand
Friga, from whence we have Friday represen-
ted with a drawn sword in his right hand, and
a bow his left. He was a giyer Of peace and
plenty. Scatter, from whence 10 Saturday, has
the appearance Of perfect wretchedness he Is
thin visaged, long haired, with long beard. lie
carries pail of water in his right hand, where
in are fruits and flowers.
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NICELY DoNE.-At a certain eating house a
day or two since, very lean, cedaverOus look
ing mortal, was 30 alIured by the inviting ap-
pearance of a ten pound turkey all done up in
hIlngs," that be uncOnsciOusly uttered the
ejaculation that he could eat it up in ten min
utes- "What'n you bet you can ?' asked a
snOb, standing at the door The "lean and
hungry Cassiusn Immediately responded "Will
You pay for it ?" :. Yes, " Well, then, I'll bet
you a drink" "It's bet," said snob. The
lean man Immediately set to- The choicest part
of the fat and savory monster were consumed
with most enviable relish, but upon the ex-
pirstion OF the ten minutes he found himself
stuffed up the brim, and the turkey not a third
demolished. Rising very cooly be acknowled-
ged that he could mt 20 it, and quite as cOolIy
forked over twelve and q half cents for two
whiskey toddies-lost. Snob looked blank upon
being suddenly struck with the idea that he had
been done up in decidedly cheap package, paid
down two and half dollars for the turkey. and
lett his friend enjoying digestion and a prime
smoke by the stove, considerable the better for
a first rate dinner for nine pence. Ptttsbnrg
DIsD0fcH.
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A LA RG + ASSORTMENT OF FALL
"A GOODS,
A. cerr Low Prices TO Cash Cxstonsrs.
JOHN H. SMOOT,

No. ll9 SoUrH SIDR OF BRIpeE x STREET,
GeOrgetown, ID. c.,
has received and Offering at very low prices to
0aSn ana prompt eSsoWeTs sFFe S sssSIt9ens of
purchased IN Phladelpha and New York at the
large recent Auction ga es, and from the importers
at very low prices, which will enable him to of to
purchasers, many desirable Goods below
Rich xix obss tae ae5 ssso,%sns oyaSTs % SI be ound
Best make OF Black Silks ~
Bayadere Valentias and Vslentia Robes
Eloh fTlnted, all wool, DelsIIes and Robes
satin FancOnles plain eolOrs, all WOOL very supe-
rlor goods. double width, at 75c.
RSsi most desirable colors. including Wine and
Plain Delains, black, white and oolored.
81 black French Merinos, for Shawls
Kioh nnl3n Plaid Merlnos. at slk OTIS,
Printed Mousn Delaines, good styles. at lsx and Is
cents
80 pieces, best styles, Engllsh Prints at l2 OTIS.
Rich styl Bonnet and Sasa Ribbons
Yelysi Ribbon, and md Frinss Gfnse Trimmings
Stella. Broeha Shawls, in great variety
Super double Brocha do.
Chenille and Cashmere Scarfs
Bsjou,s Kid Gloves. all colors and Nos.
Sack Flannes, all oolors DIT.
White American. Weloh, and Saxony do,
Black Bombaz ines and 6 Delalnes
Coors and BLOCK Coburg Mernos
Black Grape Wells and English Grapes ....
Vest black snd brown and white English Prints
Long and square Black Thibet and Bay State
Ladies and Children's plaid wooden shawls, IN all
styles and prices
Hosiery of every description
ladies' SeXony and Merino Vests .t ..-
oc9 JOHN II. SMOOT.
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v> Mr.. Bildad Jones, mate of the Connecti-
cut river schooner Sally AnAe, walked aft, and
addressed the Captain
Captain Spuner, if You keep the skuner on
this course you have her hard aground on
them Eats"
Whereto the Captain
Mr.. Mate, you jest 90 forward, and tend to
your part Of the skinner, and IN tend tG
hi re-
BiIdai went forward, let go the anchor,
walked sft, and reported
Captain Spuner, my part Of The skuner il
az anchor
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GooD THrSGs TO EAr-A country correspon

Coon THrSGs TO EAr.-A country cOrrespon-
ent says:
Sam johnson and his friend Pete wide Plea
yung ct Friday,) reminds me Of the girls in the
State Of Indiana, who were sitting around n
Christmas Are in one of the capaciOus chimney
hooks Of a western cabin, when enc asked the
other what she liked best to cat? Sally re-
piled: II likes pumpkin pie and lasses candy >
Betsy said: she . liked pOssom fat and sweet
taters.' Well, >" says Kitty; "vou NAV saw
what you please about your pumkin pie and
la4sss candy and your pOssum fat and sweet
taters. but jest give me hog eh'fitns and dough
dHmpiins-fhs Lordee 80 r#
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0NHE IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH.

.. NJ. LOOMS, M; D., the inventor and patentee OF
"LoomiS Mineral Plate Tssh," havIng
successfully introduced his improvement inSp&%R
various cities has now permanently estab- So
This improv emen, for Sets of Teeth consists chief
In rlaklns set of but one piece of material, and
that lndestruotibe mineral. No metal is used in
gavanlc action and metallic taste. There are no
JOINTS TO become filled with moisture or particles OF
food, hence they are pNre and siean. They are
lighter stronger, less clumsy, far durable and
qtiural In their appearance. will give a reward o
One thousand Dollars to any one who will produce q
simliar work OF art TO equal mine purity, beauty,
durability, artistic excellence any other rec uisite
quality.
All work responsbly warranted. "a. ,..3 .-f.
2w Penna. avenue, between lith and 18th streets
lS-1y = - .~~'-'
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ERESH GROCERIES FOR THE HOLI-
L DAYS.
The subscriber offers for bale, cheap for oasb a
hne assortment Of first quality MERCHANDISE
to wit:
bbs. Nantz Cur ants
100 boxes Lay er RaisIus
81 DO fresh Prunes
10 KITS Potomac Family Shad
20 bl,s. new Mackerel
81 kits VlrgIpia Lard
81 boxes English Dairy Cheese
81 casks Scotch Ae-diferent brands s.
80 do LOndon Brown Stout
100 dozen Levy s Old. Wrecked and Moncn zahela
Whskeys
Spanish Cigars
30 dozen assorted Wines and Brandies
10 do Scotch Malt Whisxey
10 do Irish Do.
With general assortment of fine Groceries, at
the corner of 18th and B streets north, near the
Canal. "
Country orders punotually attended to.
i8-tf JONAS y. LEVY.
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DENTISTRY, -..--s. =
Il DR.: STEPHEN BAILY,
OYyIcK No. 1893 PENNSYLVANIA AvsNul. R
Thyes doors from ISth Street. OI1n


Dr. BAILY hsees leave % inform the public that he
He feels assured that perience of teeu yeara
aety sn ha s
lniy, wlll enable him to surmOunt any difficulty,
own experience oop6rming the opinion Of many men
emnent n she profession and especially Drs. Harris
oard ali mercuria preparations for fiss TeetS also
all Enhmsis, Gutta Percha, India Rubber, and Ce-
Tes d s 81 SO91p on g
u the only reabie substance that can he worn in the
American benta Convention. Vo'' 'A'~n O' the last
Although he tlatters himself from, his long resi-
s and ns rs rs
'''Ve 10 refer 'hsP TRsT1MtN2snss. g 1hs tlSNlIG2E1nss
From the late Rector Of the Church of Epiphany OF
DR.. STEPHEN BAnr: Dssr Sir-I desire to Q. pros.
you per dees soG opeions my
no, me ffsn Ssh That
iubllo that your skill so well deserves.
Washington, Aug. %, lsss soar' wv FIJI tFFHRyLhNos.
From one of the oldest firms IN Baltimore, Mss.r,.
Having employ Cd b. % siepSen BsiI; ali; Surgeon Den
tst, of Washington city, to Ieoute for me an I'M
my entire satisfaction and IN view Of the fact thai
one of the most dstng ed members Of the Dental
perform the same work satisfactorily, 1t gives me
great pleasure to express my entire confidence and
bstimoro Tan o. III s BIoiiiI2Ps HARMatNN it Bosss
Extract froma note rscslysd from the Ate Hon. John
Nj. Clayton.
Y. s. SEn1rs,.A .Aug. 1s, 1855.
The teeth you made for me work admirably moth.
1' ''A'N '' ''''''' '''' IGEN ttdaiNS'R X. CLAYTON.
To those that seek rclIef from the maIsdes of the
teeth, can cheerf1lly recommend DIR. y. Baily as
superior Dentist; he made set of porcelain teeth
for of my family and plugged several teeth for
my SELF and the work has all stood ell for mure thau
ten years. ROBERT i. NIXON,
Of the Vs. Conf of the M. f. Church South.
APIl Is. 1856.
We, the undersigned, having had occasion IN Avail
ourselves of the professional skill of Dr. g. Rally
surgeon Dentist OF this city, CT having been cOgnls
ant OF hls operations our femIJes OF frerds take
pleasure IN expressing admiration of his artistic
skill, as well as OF the uniformly sactOTy manner
In WHICH he performs the most doicate and difficult
operations In Dental Surgery and respectfully re-
commend him to the confidence and patronage OF the
public. of which NE consider him omInently WORTHY
THOMAS L. WALTER, ArohItsut L.. g CapIto,,
THOMAS MILLER, NJ. d., Of Washington, b. C.
T. :. BoHRER, NJ y. of GeorgetOwn, ID, C..
y. 8, LINCOLN, M. D.; Of Washington, d. e.
JOS. ii. BRADLEY, of Washington, ID. Z.
SEoRsE WALToN, Ex Governor of Florida.
WALTER LKNOx, E1 Mayor of Washington.
HENRY BALDWIN, u. 2. Patent Office,
q. c. WIGHT, Principal r. tie nhou Sc Academy,
feb 20f
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Dentistry, &c.

nR. WILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF CHI
~ cAso, wopld respectfully inform the CIT
izens OF the District and Vicinity, that hav 6$ST
Ing located himself IN Washington, he is ~LlO
now prepared to perform al operations IN HIS pross-
sion, IN the most approved sty.e.
Omoe, No. $50, Penn. avenue, adjoining Gsutier's
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Vocal and instrumental Music.

MR.W. HENRY YPALMER'S SPIANQFORTE
IVA CLASSES are daily adding new members Per
sons deslrOus of awaiting themselves OF Mr.. PALM
ERs services are requested TO enroll their names az
early as possible.
This Class system is more advantageous for the
Advancement of Children, than any other system OF
instruction.
II is equally advantageous for the perfectins of the
most brilliant performers.
.-.- TERMS IN ADVANCE.
PRIMARY Class IS Fer quarter. Advance Glasses
$ln: applications to be made to Mr.. w. H.
PALmER, at his residence, 260 street, between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth
3lC Georg etown G. classes meet every MONDAY and
Thursday at II o'clock at MISS Harrover's George
tOwHfemale Seminary. SEPT
nj 81 I MUSICAL CARD.
lVIR. GEORGE NJ. ARTH, leader OF Arth's
Brass and String Band, begs leaveto announce w.
to his Trends Of Washington, Georgetown, ,44&
and Alexandra, that he is now prepared TO ~
furnish NJ USC for Balls Private Parties. Parades,
Sources. &c. From one to any number OF NJ usicIans
TO he had at the shortest notice.
Orders can be left a. the Musical Depots of John
L. Ellis or w. g. MetzerOtt, or at his residence,
CORNER eth and g streets. Navy Yard. oc e-Sm'
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stop THAT RATTLING.
A LIE AND PO TER,

N
beg 10 inform the inha htants and visitors OF The
cities OF Washington and GEORGETOWN. ID. c., that
have and shall constantly keep on hand, a stock uf
Xxx ALE aOd BROWN STOUT PORTER
Manufactured here entirely from Malt and iopG,
warranted free from all injurious IngredIenis rat
up In casks of various sizes, slrtale for Hotels,
heetanrsns, boarding houses and private families
deuvered by my own drays, IN any part Of the shove
cities, at the RTewery prices.
Orders received by post will be attended 10 tha
day following.
Also. Malt and Hops for sale.
Brewery and Nalthouse corner of X and lTfh s.s .
Washington city, ID. G.
d Ia 2In IOSEpH
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Watches, Jewelry, &c.

MATCHES. .JEwELRY: AND FANCY Ar
I have on hand some Of the best Gold and SILVER
WATCHES, fine Gold yEWELRY, IN
sets and single pieces. FANCY ARrI- ~
CLES, &c. XVI
ROBINSON'S.
oc so-am SO Pa av.. oppo. Browns Hotei.
NEW yEwELRY. WATCHES, SILVER
WARE, 90.
NJ. w. CALF BRO, open this morning verT
Persons In search Of any thin. new and elegant m
M. w. GALT a. BRO.
nS S4 Pc. sv., between 9th and 10th SITS.
CARD;
W + take this method Of informing our patrons
and the pubic In general that in Of the
financial crIsIs, have determined To sell all cur
Goods at n great reduction. We have mark- down
nli our soods-each aTtIole beIng mark ed an psaIR
hGures At our lowest cash prIces-in order tn efeot
speedy sale, ard ma Ike n an object for persons who
examine our goods and prices before purchasing
elSewh here. Our large assortment eInI races
Fine LcndOn and Geneva Watches, for Ladies a1id
Gentlemen; warranted time keepers.
Rich Jewelry, such as Diamonds, Pearls, Corsls,
. Csmeos. MoshIcs, ETC., etc.
Pure SIlverware. Spoons, Knives, orks, Pitchers,
Goblets, Cups.
And large assortment OF Fancy Stlvervsre, suits-
bic for wedding and holiday presents.
Best SIyer plated Ware, Spoois, Forks, Cohee
ohes per than ever offered before in this market.
Hotel and houEekeepeTs who wish TO refurnfsh
their Table Ware invited to look at the Goods.
All goods are warranted as tsPSSesseMntSsf
No. $50 Pa. ave., bet. 9Th and 10Th ste.
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Dancing,
IVA NCIN AGA MY.

NCING ACADE Envy.
Mr.. T F. GASZYNSKI and DAUGHTER have
the honor TO announce the Ladies and Gen. "a
tlemen OF Washington and GEORGETOWN that ~
he will re open his Glasses for Dancing in ~
Washington on Frlday, the 9Th of October. at sa.h
Temperance Hall, street, for Misses and Masters,
from o'clook p. m; for Ladies and Gentlemen.
from o. clock p. m. Georgetovn-on Wedne sday
the 7th OF October, at Miss Harrover's Ladies Sem
inary, from o clock D. m.
For terms and particulars application can he made
at MIR. Gs residence, 4U7 street, between 9th and
10th streets. sc I2-6m
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WHO WOULD NOT SAVE MONEY
Nv THESE HAD N n, HyI

W THESE HARD TINES,
WewOuld most respectfully announce to all those
VINO arc IN want Of a cheap light, that the BRECK.
lNRlDGE COAL OIL is the cheapest oil extant
only burning in the lamps wo have, at the rate Of
half oent per hour, Call and see, No. 2S c street
between 6th and 7th streets.
nH-T HOWELL. & MORSFLL.
THE TURNER EEGACY.-Messrs. TAY-
LOR MAGRS have the honor to ANNOUNCE
that they have just received from London series of
Fac sIme Water Color Drawings by the best En-
glsh artists, from the original pictures and draw
ings by the late J. w. NJ. Turner, r. A, IN the
above collection, the property fthe British nation
now exhibiting at MARLBOROUGH House, London
Also, Simpsons Historical Painting of the Resto-
ration of the Arctic Ship Resoute Iy the People of
the United States To her Majesty, the Queen of En-
gland. at Cowes, December IL. 1855, consigned to
Messrs. Taylor Maury by tho Queens publ shors
Messrs. COlnagh & Co, London.
On exhibition at No. S2 Pennsylvania avenue
over Messrs, Wall, stephens Il Co.'S store. Hours
from 10 q m. to o. m.
Admission Is cents. l9-dtr
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q GATHERS FRENCH RESTAURANT

T. GATHERS FRENCH RESTAURANT
soliciting your patronage for the coming season,
respectfully call your attention TO present un-
SURPASSED facilities OF business. Having made
arrangements to supply the largest Dinners, Falls.
and Parties. at feV hours notice on the most reas-
onabe terms, with every thing pertaining to the most
fashionable entertainments.
My honse presents advantages that cannot be
surpassed, n equall-d.
Entire Dinners and Dessert furnished without sny
trouble to Yourself family. moderate ohars es
A FIRST class FRENCH Cook can be sent TO yOur
house, at small chaEre uf 81, for his services md
marketing. or such articles YOU may wish pur-
chased at cost.
Also, China, Glass, Silver ware and Table Orna-
menis O. GAIfTlER
d7-eo2w zY Pa ayesne
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NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Lers

NEW PUBLiCATION-"Histo cal and Lega
I ExamlnatlOn of that pa:t of the Supreme
Courts declsI"n In the Dred Scott case winch de-
ciares the unconstItutlOnalIy of tho Missouri Com
promise ACT, and the self extension Of the ConstI
tutiou TO Territories. carrying slavery along with
It' BY the author of The Thirty Years' View; oc-
tavo; David A ppletOn Co. New York 1887
. Inc above work just issued from the press, for
sale at the well known tHnd, corner of ~ rect and
Pennsy wants avenue. Stereotype edit ion. beauti-
fully printed on clean new tyoe. fine hte paper and
with best black ink. Bound in black cloth and gilt
lette ed Done up IN durable form for permsn ne mt
This work is what it's title rurports to be- an ex-
animation OF what the author deems to bel the pe
tlcal part OF the Courts opinion, avoiding any no
ice of the judicial part which related 10 the perso1a
claims OF the parties on record. 1t Is wrfen IN a
spirit of entlre devotion to the institutions of our
country, aud with total abstinence from all party
views The authors own words are: Il write for no
party but for a u men who yenerafe he wo Ks of our
ancestors, and who wish TO see our Government
Kept on the foundations which they plH ced n IN
80 And Il IL believed that this pledge has been
kept IN the work and which is oonsidered, hy CON
petent ges, the most original and profound of
all the authors wor and so treated as to present
ISw views 10 the oldest readers, and in fact TO ap-
pear a: = new work on a subeA supposed to have
beed Exhausted.
JOS. SHILLINGrON,
bookseller, Odeon Building, corner "a st.
Il I md
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- IMPROVE YOUR EYES.
ETRENGTHI:N and assist them, by the Psriz
OPtIctan, ID. W0OIkSON. who <s-a-<>z--e-s q
has arrived from Europe with his - TX
Own as well m the uIanufaciure of good msuy
others II the latest improved SPfCTACLES and
~ E-G LASSES: among winch are the
PERISCOPlC CONCANE and CONVEX, The
BRAZILIAN PEBBLES. CRYSTALS Fto.,
which are warranted to Improve any EYE affected
With veakness, cataract or tending TO IL; also
SHORT T-SIGHTEDNESS.
Persons who are compelled to use glasses, or those
now usIng them, will be suited at first sight. Those
wonderful
DOCBLE-POILSHEDy VENEZUELAN
CRYSTAL ROCK
havo reoelyef the highest recommendations At the
W Nnrid's Far, at Pans, through their producing a
oearness and easness of vision heretofore unknown
any other improvements.
Also. all styles of OPERA, SPY. and MAGNI-
FLYING GLASSES, COmpasses. and Microscopes
are for sale At his store coTner Of Eighth and
PennsylvanIa avenue, or Eighth street No 4oI he
tween ID street and Pa. avenue.
III DO NOT ms AXE the corner IF 9Th street.
Prices very reasonable, the same at his estab-
llshment IN Europe. ne-tf
CLOTHING OF FINE QUALITIES.
We invite the attention Of Gentlemen to our large
assortment Of
OVERCOATs,
,,..,.,.. DRESS AND FROCK COATS,
fine AND COMMON PANTS,
SILK AND VELVET VESTS. &o.
WITH large aud complete assortment Of Gentle
mems Under Garments of all qualities and sizes.
WALL, STEPHENS 4 Co,
- Pa, ave., bet. 9th and 10th streets.
dc Intel Safesl
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26 Pa. avenue, near 18th street,
da next door to Madame Delarue.

- TRUNK ESTABLISHMENT.
Come and see the assortment of Boots, Shoes,
and Trunks 9. p Hoover has on hand and selling off
at ~ reduced prices.
Ladies' CATERS at 81
Misses old style Shoes IS to ~ cents
Gentemen's Patent Leather and Calf Boots and
Congress Caters at S2.50, regular prices SS
Boots and Shoes for boy and youths at the ced
price of Is cts. to Sf.5O.
ladies' Congress Water proof Caters for sI.7s.
Morocco Double soled Boots at 81, heeed rs cts.
Trunks, Vallses. and Carpet Bags at cost.
Call and see for yourselves.
t-dss' snow and mems water proof Shoes.
Gllstenous and + french worked Slippers
White satin and kid Congress -heeled CATERS and
Slippers.
Servants shoes and Boots of all descri ptions.
AZ the Iron Hall Boot aud Shoe Store betw cen o.
and 10Th streets.
dl5lw g. p HOOVER
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CLOCKS.-CI OCKSm-CLOCKSm
~ CLOGKSi-CLOCKSM-C
~ good BASS GLQCK Gor 81. Every style Of
- Also, Clock Materials, such as Keys, Balls, RX
Wires, Oils, Hands, DO. E1
Clocks 70 the trade at wholesale r1ces. Call 2y
and examine, at
J. ROBINSON's,
&C 81 Pm $40 Pa. av., oppo. Browns Hotel.
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WM. r. BAYLY,
w Whoesala and Retail Dealer IN
FANCY AND sTAFLE STATIONERY,
No. 27B Pn arfHRs.
Offers tO the pubic At reduced pTIoes, a full and
complete assortment Of
Writing and Letter Papers.
English and American Note Papers.
French Enamelled and Bristol Board Writing Cards
Wedding and Business Envelopes
Extra fine Knives. Scissors, and Razors,
Fancy and Plain Playing Cards.
Desks and W ork boxes. Backgammon Boards,
Chess Men, Checkers, Games.
Gold Pens, Pencils, Card Cases, Co. &c.
al
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X 90 KS! HOOK

FHILBHICk'S THIRD ANNUAL SALE
=. now open at
No. 476 Pennsylvania arsnus frst doo, ,ast of
United States Hotel y
Our STOCK OF BOOKS consists of several
Thousand volumes, embracing the choicest European
and American Literature, which will be sold st the
publIshers lowest prices. and many II them for less
and BEAUTIFUL PRESENT will be made
GmmedIately after the sael to each purchaser of a
Book for which we receive ST. and u upvards
Our PRESENTS consist In part Of
God and Silver Watches. Gold Lockets Brace
lets, Armlets, Chains, Cameo, Gold stone and Mo-
saIc Pins and Drops, Studs and Sleeve Buttons,
told Watch Keys, Cuff Pins, Pens, Pencils, Rings,
$50 worth of Presents will be given away with
each thousand Books sold. "
Catalogues of Books can be obtained at the store
Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and ex .
anime our stock of Books and Presents
sales Day and Evening,
d lift l. PUII,RRICK A,on,
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1NO THE PUBLIC.
PaItea or persons having advertised for sale
an "UNEXPLOSIVE GAS" which is no
thing but the well known ETHEREAL Oil :" therefore
deem 1t necessary tn caution consumers for their
safety, that the only genuine article is known az
"ReIntZe's non r plosiye Burning Fiuld,"and is
prepared and sold y +. STUTZ. at his DEPOT cor
uer Of llth and streets, he being the sole possess
or "f the right for selling the the District of
Columbia
Oc q eOSm FIR STCTZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-12-21
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LADIES' FURSm

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The following Is q lust Of prlcos of FURS oon-
signed me on cOmrpIss on from Fur Company I'm
New York, to be sold at New York wholesale
prices:
sets Rock Marten VIctorlnes and half Capes
@ IIOm. $500 to 1870
Sets French Sab.e half and three quarter
Capss ....... :............. 701 to l4r0
sets 10, mantlas and Cloaks. .l6 Oh TO $50
Sets ltch v ctorlnes and Half Capes 1880 to 5000
Sets Stone hlarten Vctornes 1870 To l2cO
Sets Mink Sable VictorInes and Half
Capes. 2oOo to Is %
Ssts Mink Sable Three fourth and Full
Capes $500 to $500
Sets Siberian Squirrel Mantillas and
Cloaks ....-..-..-.........2 IS O0 to 500
sets Hu lson Bay sable Half Capes. soc to $500
Sets DO do do Three fourth 10000
Misses siberian Square Chpes. 7.50 to $50
Misses limitation Ernlne Capes. soto $50
Gentlcmens' Fur Collars and Gloves $50 to $40
Hudson bay Sable. Mink, Fitch French
sable, and other Mufs, at prices rom 500 to $500
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