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Proposals for Furnishing Marble and Mar
BILE Work for the North Front Of the Pat.
ent Office Building.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
December l6, 1856. (
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
~ 4, this DEPARTMENT until the eighteenth day of
February next, II O'Clock at nom, for furnishing
suc Marble and Ma be Work as may be required
in the erection Of the north front OF the Patent Office
bIilding.
The bids must be in the form OF the following
'eria, hauling, DRESSING and setting, including all
the machinery and ot' expenses:
Schedule.
Cube stene, per superficial foot
Beds aud bills, do DO
Extra cube stone, per cubic foot
CNrnice in two beds, per superficial foot
blocking course, do do
Fdeze 10 entab allure, do do
Archiuave, do DO
Drops 10 cornice, perlin,a! foot,
Trigyphs, each,
Caps of pila sters, zach,
Cha ,ns!s OF ba -emsnt per lineal foot,
Marble thing, per superficial foot,
Window silIS, do do
The ma bic must b sim:' ar in kind and qualify
that uS"d in the construction Of the It aud W. 81
wiags ut the bIding, specimens Of which will be
required to accompany the bids.
Each bid will state in what tim the work will be
completed, and none will be considered from Others
han those known 10 be of The le ID believed 10
be uy competent fulfil in g3od II IN the Ob iga-
tlpns tney propose IN sum and M assignment OF
bill or CsnIFact will recognised, unless ma ith
he approval Of the head of the DEPARTMENT.
Ninety per cent will be Pa'd from time 10 time,
he work progresses, upon the estimate Of the agent
lt the DepaEm mt in cha'ge thereof, and ten per
cent. reserved until the ctmpleiiOn Of the con-
'ra II aad acceptance Of the work by said a GENT.
The Depa-im ent reserves 20 itself the righ 10 re-
'ec or accept the pr1pOs ais hereby invited, when il
ie IN the interest Of the United states requires il,
az we'll a TO exclude the bids Of a v person per-
'ons who il as good reason 10 b Ieve will not,
rom any CauSe, faithfully perform the contract.
Plans, specifications, and working drawings can
be examined, and other'InfOrma'iOno Oh aimed, on ap
pl,Ca,ion a, The office of the superintendent
The prnp1 als, which mist be 9. mt to this de-
ann M 'd7essed to- the -eCrers ofthG Interior,
endorsed " p-Apn ala tor the erection nf the north
font Of the Pa.snt Once building, ~ will be opened
Il O'Clock, p. III OF the last day ranei for re-
'eIvIHg the am. K MCCUELLAND,
dec ~ awtl6 Febt Secretary Of the Interior.
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A SAD AFFAIR -MotAers, don't teave your
Ht:te ones alone We learn that on the oath
December last, p little daughter Of Mr.. Dean
Davidson, Of Cherry Creek. was burned so
badly that she died the next morning. Ii ap-
pears the mother of the child went out to
spend the afternoon, leaving this little one,
only five years of age, to take care of two other
children younger than herself. The little
girl got along without accident until she at
tempted to put into the stove the last of the
wood left for her use, when her apron caught
fire. This she succeeded in extinguisbing
and then finished fixing the FIRE. Feeling. as
she afterwards said, a smartipg upon her
shoulder, she thought her dress was burning
and went out of doors and rolled herself in the
snow to put it out. She then went into the
house, and it being cold, put blanket around
the younger children and had them get into
bed; she then lay down herself, apparently
unconscious of being so badly burned as she
was. Upon the return of the mother, the child
raised herself upon the couch and said,
" Mother, have burned my apron a little,
but didn't burn my stockings; you WON'T
whip me, will you ?''-SiIver Creek (Chau.
tGuqHe eounty) Mirror.
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Assist. Sec'y to sign Land WaIra n
AarIscaY BUCRLY,
= M D r R II a K Il n.

Saop and Residence 40. 3U3 Fenna avenue,
south side, bstwesn 9th ard 10th cts.
HAVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WIYa
4 an ELEGANT REARSE,
and all necessary convenience for s.Exsrssaszs
properly conducting his business,
would respectfully Inform the public that he is
fully prepared 10 Eli all orders entrusted to hin
atthe shortest notice. and In the best manner.
large supply OF READY-MADE COFFINE
Of all sizes, always on hand, which will be far
aished on the most reasonable terms.
As heretofore, no pains will DO spared to give
entire satisfaction or all Oocagions.
N. B.-Residng en- the premises, sr&srs vii
be promptly attended to Ct all houIs.
fen 7-iy
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5IR8 KR'S
Improved 5ewing Machines.

&c Thlea was granted the highest Award Of
the Paris Exhibition, th ersby receiving
the Worlds Verdict Of Superiority.
VlHE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA
4 chine has simpiided them In many respects,
ind they areoapabieof executing twice the amount
Of work they did formerly in any given time
EEey are without question the only Machines ca
?aole os sewing every variety OF goods perfect; q
shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can be
sewn By any Of heSe machines 6y simple chang.
f needle snd thread In such manner that the
closest scrutiny cannot detect fault.
Manufacturers, planters and families will ind
them the only safe Machines 20 purchase, as they
are built strong and durable, aad no; likely 10
gei out OF order.
We have anachiass With guages attached, for
6!7dlnz aats, esP-ffoa,s, gaitsTs, dc
$t!E, sars9d, Gotten, \ eedles, &C., ssRstaEtly
On hand, at Ihe lowest rates.
Persons desiEous oflnfOTnailon rezardIlr Sew.
lag dsohiKes VIII please address
/. VI. SINGER CO,
ls5 Baltimore street. Baltimore
y. B.-We arc prepared 10 exchange these ma.
ssiaes for old machines OF fsny Kind Terms lib
ersl. Persons VAo have been iEducedto purchase
nferior machines under the pTetext Of being
cheap, vii asd lhls q bcneEtizdecd.
uEf Is-ly
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NOTICE.
TO REMIN

yST T. ARE COMPELLED 10 REMIND
w many CT our customers whose accounts were
sent TO them before the first Of the new wear that
their bills have have not vet been settled
We are much in want Of the mOne7, and hope
that all who owe US will at once call or send us
settlement, for the amount Of their Indebtedness
and thereby save annoyance both TO them as well
rs US.
'idny thanks 20 those who have already so
promptly responded to our first noice; Ii Is a
pleasure TO us 20 serve all such.
CLAGETT, DODSON a CO.
ia- 0-dtFeb2
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Z FRANCIS THANKS A GENEROUS

a. FRANCIS THANKS GENEROUS
Os publc for the liberal and increasing patron
age he met with the past year. and specialy those
kind friends who as occasion offered, have DRIP
ped 4 word In his favor. His motto Is OntoaTd
aud the coming year he hopes 10 see his old Gus
toners often, and be favored with many new ones
GOOD articles, low prices. and fair dealing shall
characterize lis store T. FRANCIS
jaa3 dgO Seventh 81
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I The last abortion case in New York
caused the death Of Mrs. Harriet Lawson, a
widow of 40 years, respectfully connected, and
who leaves daughter lS years old.
e Somebody sent keg of oystsrs to the
New Bedford Standard, with these touching
lines on its head: '-'
s.-a "Remember the printer
This hard wintsG."
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DR. MUNSON, AT 33s PENN'A AVENUE
u is still making those heautiful 1reSyEss..

sOntinlOns GUM TEETH, called
Aliens Patent, .or the eacellency ofOtIYCT
which over all other styles Of teeth, many now
There Is cne Dentist In this city who has been
Infringing the patent, and made had imitation
OF 1t, against whom hereby caution the public
N. b. Whenever z Dentist speaks against
Aliens Patent Continuous Cum Teeth, when
property constructed, I'll because he is ignofan:
of tie process, incompetent to rake the .gork o.
surwtllirT 70 pay sCr the ratPrt 20 Ii-ty
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Ehe beat materials aad t2s best WORK .nxnshIp f.
employed 20 P:o luce p Hat, wl.rh Is sold foY
$3.50. We 10 cash o1sia"}s, rlcet with 20 los
SO, but give each customer GJll value for uis
mo1ey. Ec.: L ats ulISu7!IY low.
" Agcntt t1T D;jsc1!l'5 S7ha VI Thousand
Flowers- Pricc Is csIts pcr bottle.
ANTHONY. 10 street, near Pa. ayer1e, Agent
for New gO-k Eat C0rnpasY a. 2S III
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TO ALL THATVALUE THEIR SIGHT


w TO all that suffer with defective sight,
caused by age, sickness, and particularly from
glasses injudicfousiy selected, to his superior
SPECTAcLEs and G GLASSES carefully ground
by himself to true spherical accuracy, and brill
liant transparency, suited precisely and benef-
cialy to the wearer according to the concavity OF
convexity Of the eye. Very numerous are the III
effects caused to the precious organ Of sight from
the commencement OF using glasses In not being
precisely suited; by the use OF an Optonst:rj and
the practice Of many years enables him to meas
ure the focal disease Of the eyes, and such glass
es that are Absolutely required will be furnished
with precision and satisfaction
JOHN TOBIAS acknowledges the very libe.
raj encouragement already obtained, and further
solicits the patronage Of those that have not yet
availed themselves Of his aid
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by send
Ing the glasses in use, and state how many inch
es they can read this print with their spectecles,
can be supplied with such as will Improve theLr
sight.
lnnuInerable testimonials to be seen and ref
erences given to many who have derived the
greatest ease and comfort from his glasses.
CirculaIs 10 be had gratis, at his Office, No.
S12 SEVENTH STREET, thYss doo,s Jro~
Odd Pillows Hall, Up STAIRS.
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THE IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH.

nR. LOOMS, THE INVENTOR AND
- patentee Of "Loomis' Mineral Plate sxA
Teeth" having successfully introduced kgESA
his improvement In various cities, has oIIIU
now permanently established himself in Wash
ington.
This improvement for Sets Of Teeth consists
chiefly In making a set Of but one piece OF mate
rial and that indestructible mineral. No metal
fore free from galvanic action and metallic taste.
There are no joints 10 become Blled with moisture
or PARTICLES Of food hence they pnrs and clean.
They are lighter, stronger, less clumsy, and, in
short, the PsDeeiio" O. Ayslfe'd! Tssh not
but they have not the right to make them, do not
know how II they had, and therefore DO not ap-
preciate them.
Once on Pennsylvania avenue, between 1ltb
and 18th streets. two doors below the KirkwoOd
House dec 20 II
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DDSF OFFICE DIRECTORY, OR BUSi.
L ness Mans Guide to the Post Ofices In the
United States containing the names Of the Post
OfHces aud Post Masters In the United States on
the LIST July, 1855, with variety Of valuable in
formation on Postal Affairs; also, comprehen-
slve codiRcation OF the existing Postal Laws
Price 81. Just published, and for sale, at
TAYLOR L MAURY'S Bookstore,
dec IL near 9th street
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Banking House of Chubb Brothers. !
WAsHINsTON. yanuArY l. 1857.

John ID BARROW HENRY HOLMES
y are this day admitted as partners in the Bank
Ing House Of Chubb Brothers. The firm from
this date will be composed Of Chas. IT J. Chubb,
John ID Barrow, and Henry Holmes. The
House In Davenport, Iowa, IS composed Of Chss
st. J. Chubb, VIM H. Douqal. and Alexander II =.
Barrow, under the firm OF Chubb Brothers, Bar
row Co CHUBB BROTHERS.
ian LII
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HiYsy RArSI

4 W " ; i A y : Ii y
~ supply OF BEE3E'5
NEW YORK STYLES,
together with TAYLOR'S
II A 4 5, OF BAL t l.
"A @ r l. The best black
dress HATS got up II
tas la.es, style for s3.59, as
good Is those usually soli
at e5; and q good flSaion-
able Hat az 81, worth 81;
sri a flrst-r1ta Eat - n
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CgArES.-A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF
- men and boys Skates for sale, by
b. X. LUNDY, No. rs Bridge St.
tsae. 6eo,getovp.
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COAL KEPT UNDER COVER.

COAL KEPT UNDER COVER.
2,2i0 lbs. TO ths Ton.
NOW ON HAND. The BEST QUALITIES
~ Of White A.h, Red Ash aad LehRh COAL
WARRANTED to girs Satisfaction. Delivered free
from dit.
Also, Hickory. Oak and Pine WOOD.
Il. j. g. w. M. CALF,
N. w. corner 18th and G streets, No SAT,
dec 20-n one square south OF Pa. avenue.
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Warrington Veterinary InfIrmary,
FOR HORSES, DOGS, &c,
253 ID st bet. I3x and ith sts., south Of Pa ave
JNO. GREGSOE, PROPRIETOR,
Member Of the Royal College Of Veterinary
Surgeons, London.
D-Horses examined as to sOundness, &c.
ian l3-1m
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LIME PAPER, INK, PENS, AND SRA
Il tionery In general, st
. an 10 ii. ]. McLAVGHLlN 4 co.'s.
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QAS FIXTURES.

DH. MILLER, SON CO, ALEXAN-
II. dria, Va Keep constantly on ps%n hand hand
some variety Of fCHANDELiEhs, rENDANTS
Cornelius & Baker, which they will guarantee to
sell at the same prices charged to private pur.
chasers at the salerooms on Chestnut street. Phil
adelphia. Also, Drop-lights, Cut Glass and
decorated Paper Shades, In great variety.
Call and examine for yourselves dec l.
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nOOR MATS, BIRD CAGES, AND BASK.
tan3 u, J. MCLAUGHLIN q 90
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NoRgoLK, September 7, 1854.
Sh-The Spectacles you made for me sui, very
ven, and seem to have improved my sight mo-s
than any other have la,ely tried
LITE. w. EAZEWELE.
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Rectifyirg Establishment.

xNOSs11y ARS dSudUIIS IIIIIouC.
~ UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS
Il method Of Informing liquor dealers that he
has fitted up aRECTiFNiNG ESTABLISH
MENr in this city, and is now prepared ts sup
ply all those who may favor him with their Gus
ION. be has on hand large stock of BTandes,
Gin, Wines, and Old Whiskeys, which he can
sell at as low figure as they can be purchased
for either In Baltimore or Philadelphia.
N b. The subscriber has also on hand, large
lot Of Foreign and Domestic Cigars
PETER FEGAN,
No. s5 Louisiana avenue, near 10Th 81.
ian 4-6m&
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Dr,ARrx.r7ovIyrvp1oR Mav7. ,es5

n VF 10 I'idV kUVJ :
From natural defects and the unequal range OF
any eyes, have been compelled to use glasses fo7
several years. | have tTied different opticians
without obtaining glasses perfectly fitted 10 my
eyes. Four months since Mr.. Tobias made two
pals especially for me, which | have found to
serve me perfectly. By the use Of mis- optometel
he is enabled TO ada pt lasses infinitely TO the eye
most heeruIly recommend Nr. Tobias to ali
having occasion &c glasses ard bear my tes.i-
monY as 30 his skill as an optiCian.
HENRY f.. BALDWIN,
Assist. Sec'y to sign Land W arrants.
Z. SI-OPERA GLASSES OF great variety,
TELESCOPES & MICROSCOPES, WATCH
MAKER GLASSES, and many other articles In
this line at very low prices constantly on hand.
Nv lS-lY
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HAkPE1'S EIAGsZINE FOR FEBRU.
L Il ary. Also, Mrs. Stephens Magazine, only
l"K cents. Ali the Magazines, Papers, &c
FERGUSON
ians6 4S6 Seventh 9,
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wen, ana seem TO nave improved my sight more
than any other have la,ely tried
LITE. w. EkZEWELk.
I have tried pair OF SpectacIes obtained frorn
hr. Tobias, and find them OF great assistance to
my sight and corresponding with hisdescriptioa
Of the focus. | recommend him as a skIllful op-
nciaa. HENRY A. WISE.
Having been induced by friend to visi;the es-
iAblisoment Of Mr.. Tobias for the purpose OF Try
Ing his glasses, was furnished by him with a
pair slightly colored blue, which have afforded
ne more relief and qualification than any | have
aver TILED. My sight, originally very coed, was
Injured by writing and reading at night, frs
iIently to very late hour; but with the aid Of
these glasses can study almost as late az ever,
and th9t too without the pain have previously
suffered. JOHN WILSON,
L.ts Comnissioner Gen'l Land OM:c.
Docenber IL, 1855.
1 have used mr Tohias's Spectacle f,r th.c
OF four months, and take great plcas1ic ia say
Ing that am much pleased with them. 1 hGy,
been much boneitte6 by them.
May 5tA, 1885. sEOR. z. 2CAEBEs3R.
was recommended 20 Mr.. John Tobias ss
sklllful opticlan; acd as have eyes Of reNaTk
able popularity, was Sratifed 10 aud that MI
Tobias seemed TO comprehend them by in5pec
ton and some slight measurement, and he mas
made me pair Of SpeCtaoles thai suits nc ad-
mirably. a P BUTLER
July II, 1885.
WILnINaros, N. c., Jan. 81, 1854
Mr.. J. TsyIAs: Dear Sir-I am happy to say
that the Spectacles which obtained from you las;
week are entirely satisfactory. From an Unequal
lty In the visual range OF my eyes, have hereto
found great difficulty In getting glasses Of the
proper focal distance. Ii affords me pleasure to
state that, by the aid Of your optometer, this di-
Guilty has been happily cbviated that the glasses
you furnished me are decidedly the best adapted
to nv eyes OF any have ever yet used.
Very respectfully, yours, <. b DRANE,
Rector Of St IamcG' Parish.
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|ISSr AMERICAN ALMANAC-BUS-
lCCf ton-and repository OF useful hnowl-
edge. The 29th year Of its publication Con-
tanning all the Important Statistical and Political
information Of the country. For sale in Wash
ington by TAYLOR q MhURY,
ian IA Bookstore, near 9th street
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KNiFE CLEANERS, with the latest i'm .
IA provemeat.-Every family and boarding.
housekeeper should have one.
jan2O 6. FRANCIS. 400 9TH st.
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SOAPsTONE GKIDDLES.-THE CAKES
~ can be Drowned handsomely on these Griddles
without grease and smoke
jan 30 G.FRANClS, 49O 7th st.
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T ARGEsT STOCK IN THE CITY, OF
IL Pianos, Guitars, Viol!ns, Accordeons, Music,
&c, &c, at JOHN F. ELLiS'>
jan22 Piano and Music Store
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> SECONDHAND MELODRONS, BUT
- in use short time, for sale or rent very low,
at our great Piano Store, between 9th and 10Th
streets
jdn22 JOHN F. ELLIS
Smyrna times., 1857-07-29

for support. And so strangely did talk, in the
struggle to keep my feelings in check, that she
became alarmed, and inquired if was Sick
said no, but pray to be preserved from any
attacks of like sickness Sickness of most
sorts may be borne, but sickness Of the heart is
uncomfortable and without remedy.
Two days after, my feet were treading the
pebbly shore Of the gray old ocean, my ears
listening to the thunder-words of the garrul-
Gus old gray beard We have not met since.
"Sck at heart, strobe from the halls of my
Alma Mater as soon as the pomp and hustle OF
commencement ceased That night saw Inc
on the deck of steamer, watching the disap-
pearlng spires of the city as we rode over the
water. Tonight we sit here on this dear old
bank, talking of old times, Frightening up old
memories, telling tales of old love- Yes, sad as
am tonight, oppressed with the weight of d
crushed but still living love, firmly believe,
Its better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved al ALL
"a few days ago received a letter contain
ing these ords: Julia will be married in
two weeks from this day. The wedding will
be large, and great preparations are making
for it. She is very sorry that You will not be
present, and cried heartily when she found it
was impOss
"My story is ended. May heaven forgive
her for the misery she has wrought"
Aud here let this sketch find a close. Paul
de Gourdon is on the royal road to Fame, the
road open only to kingly spirits who dGvelope
fame in virtue and toll. Ii there be anything
my friend, in this history that grasps your eXpe.
rlencc, pray give him youFmost genial sympa-
thieS
Smyrna times., 1857-07-29
WHOLE NO., 33I.

;. DON'T DE A BAcHELOR.-Young man, don't
i've crusty bachelor. 1t is not good for Won.
1t VIII neither Improve your morals, your health
! nor your beauty. Marry as you can make II
convenient, and as you can shane your afIairs IN
| support wife. But when YOU marry. don't
laIl III love with Il face instea! of n won,op
IN 'iat common sense is a rare virtue,
lnuch better than lver and gold and fosbion
Doh court aud marry crinoline and nonev.
odSs' siIapIy because it is crinoliDe or cold IN
Piehiy but look for sound, practical sense in a
woman nrst that is the touchstone to trv ber
ot"oi qua'ties by. When you have that. all
C'S1 Cohies' four wife that is TO be, if she ia
M ,Iil =. sense will grow to your way of
thinking and make you grow to LerS "
man VINO has womanly love in her heart. will
ma ways to make your love toward her cro,,,.
us The years go over you both. And suotber.
'hihs needs to be needed, and that is.-a com.
mon h-seise woman is not to be found where
iashioh insists upon dragging young females
INTO Walrl, where there is simply idle gossip
and little brain. s0'0'P
4oung man don't stand looking after that
young woman who has the DISTINGUISHED air,
tnG reputation OF a tlrt and BELLE and whose
lI'ne' mas heaps OF cash. for is it not possible
'"a' "Hle you are strainlng your eyes that wev
you may be turning your back upon some unob,
truslve little damscl whom Nature has cnt 49,
Tor your other half, and who may be lust that
pIeasan'-iaced, pacid-tempered, lovable little
creature who Will think enough of you to 90
w'Ih you TO The end Of the world, and stay by
ana comfort you when yoI get gray-haired and
fdgetty! ''0O '"U
Mairy-young gentlemen-and keep your-
selves out OF scrapes. Have something to live
for. A man alone in the world isn't more tboO
halt man, and the world wants entire men
80 mend yourself and be happy. And Won
shall have reason to say It was good t6ing
You resolved to marry and refused to be a goIis
'ary' oeer-drinking, pipe-smokiug bachelor-if
you succeed as well in your effort as he who
once young man like you, is now simply the
od' contented, and comfortable "Papa. life
Illustrated. '0