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EMERSON INSTITUTE
II H street, betreen l2th and 18th.
SELECT CLASSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL
FOR BOYS.
The Exercises of this Institute will be resumed
September lst. The number of pupils is limited.
For further particulars address
au Aim CHAS. B. YOUNG, Principal.
GEORGETOWN CLASSICAL AND MATH-
NJ EMATICAL ACADEMY.
The duties of this Institution will be resumed
September 7th.
iy 7-2awtf PA. BOWEN. Principal.
AIRS. BURR'S SCHOOL FOR YOUNG La
lNl DIES.-No. S9l street, between 18th and l4th
streets west, will reopen on MONDA Septem-
ber 2lst. jy 8-law low
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III "If man steals my umbrella" says old
Hunker, Sits use maxim fuss, il only shows
that umbrella equilibrium has been broken Now
take one from somebody else, that restores the
sqa,po,ss-there Is, really, no umbrella lost an
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Summer Retreats, &c.
uYGEIA HOTEL,

HfGfEiA hodbEEbb'porNr odbEEbb POINT COMFORT. Va.
This most dslIghtfuI Summer rssoItH;.he bright
is now the sole property of the under r-YEAY
signed, and will be opened on the Is, Of J..aE
June next, and each successive June following. /
engage make it to the seekers for health, recrea
tion gaiety and good living, supremely attractive.
For health, mountain retreat can be safer at any
Of the year. IL is exempt from disease IN
August and September and October as In April. May
or June. Indeed the first three are infinitely the
most pleasant of the season The weather Is mlldeT,
the sea breeze taiier, and the Injuries of the salt
water to be had of finer quality and In greater
prOfusion. There Is no more inviting spot on the
whole Atlantic seaboard Ii is strictly true OF IL
what the poet hath said: =.
"Oh if there be an Eysium on earth, it is this, it
is thism
, Drs. Archer. Jarvis, and other army surgeons at
the post, Hon. DR.. Francis Mallory, Drs. Semple,
Smkins, Sheild, Hope, and Vaughan.and indeed the
whole medical Faculty resident In the vicinity OF
Fort Monroe, all certify that they 81 hdre Hecer
kn0lcH case of bilious ag9s and Jtrer TO ora
giHdte there, and that at all seasons az IS ths
heaithtsst spot on the face Of the earth" lSee
their certificates in De Bows Review, Southern
Planter, and American Farmerl
may 22-d6w6 Iaw2m JOS, SEGAR. Proprietor,
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A VALUABLE FARM FOR sALE...F,

A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE. = For
IA sale A FARM of 5i3 acres, in Culpsper COun-
ty, Virginia, mile from Mtchel's Station OH the
Alexandra and Orange Railroad. The soil is natu-
rally excellent, and may economically and easily be
improved, so that 1t will produce az fine crops as
are grown any where In the United States lis
In heavy timber, much Of 1t suitable for ship timber
for which there are mar ets to be reached by
or the railroad also. large quantity of cord wood
that may be sold to the Railroad Company at remu-
neretlve prices The buildings are all on hill and,
residence of 4 family The place is well watered,
and embraees every desirable convenience; As one
great bargain, on very accommodating terms.
Persons disposed to purchase may inquire for fur
ther particulars to w. ID. WALLACE, editor of
the Star, Washington City, who knows the prem
lses. jy8-tf
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ErOR SALE OR RENT.-THE DESIRABLE
Il RESIDENCE on the corner of + and 2ist sts.,
together with the Grounds surrounding it. The
House contains sixteen rooms, has gas through ghOut,
and furnace. The stable will be sold rented with
the house III fdesired. The lot the house stands on
is 50 by 1856 feet, but the purchaser have more
land If desired.
Also, for Saie-The LOT OF GROUND on the
corner of and 10Th streets, and LOTS on 9th,near
street. Apply to CHURB BROTHERS.
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Pianos, &c.
COLD MEDAL PREMIUM
s.. WILLIAM KNABE.
ExapR- GaPurpA Co

.t. kNABK, OAEHLB a. Co.,
Continues the manufacture and sale OF gr1nd and
square PIANO FORTES, under the name-
Of William Knabe Co., az the old stand, yEv5E3
Nos. I, S, s and North Eutav street op UtNYN
poslte the Eutaw House, Baltimore.
They have also just opened new Sales Room at
No 27 Baltimore street, between Charles and Light
streets, on the premises partly occupied by Mr
Henry McCanery as a music store, where they will
keep constantly on hand a large assortment Of PLAIN
and highly finished grand and square Piano Fortps.
Also MelOdeons, from the best makers, from to s.
octave, some with double Keyboard double reeds,
and stops to suit small churches.
Being extensively engaged IN the manufacture o
Pianos, we will sell wholesale and retail, on the mos
Liberal terms.
Our Pianos were awarded the highest premium
(gold medaD at the Fairs of the MARY land Institute
two successive years-October, 1885, and l95-in on
position to fourteen and eighteen pianos from some
of the best makers from New lork, Boston and Bal
tmore. We were also awarded the first premium.at
the Industrial Exhibition held In Richmond, Nlr-
ginla, 1855 and 1856, They have also been awarded
the highest premium (sliver medalD at the Metro.
poItan Mechanics Fair for 1857.
In addition to TINS we I'm possession oftestimo
mails from the most distinguished professors and
amateurs IN the country, which can be seen at our
warerooms, speaking for themselves and others of
the high appreciation in which our instruments are
every where held.
All instruments are guaranteed for FIVE years, and
privilege of exchange is granted within the first six
months from the day of sale If the instruments do not
give entire satisfaction.
Wholesale dealers will find 10 20 their ADVANTAGE
to give a call before purchasing.
Pianos exchanged, hired, and tuned.
mar l6-ly VIM. KNABE e. CO.
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IHOR RENT.-A modern built HOUSE, contain
L ing II rooms, comfortably furnished, in delight
fu and airy location, fronting of the public
ervatlons, and commanding an extensive view ofth
cltv, the river and Georgetown 1t has gas through
out water and bath ROOM To a careful tenant the
rent will be moderate. Inquire at 404 street. sec
Ond door from 18th street. je 2-i
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nR. WILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF CHI
~ cAGo, would respectfully inform the cit
lzens OF the District and vicinity, that hav SvSG%S
ing located himself IN Washington, he 10 S
prepared TO perform al operations his profess
sion in the most approve ed style.
ian On " ~
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pLAKISrONE'S PAVILION.

This favorite place OF resort will be opened the
LIST of July for the accommodation of visitors.
The proprietor has engaged a hne Cotilon Eaa
Band for the season. and with his splendid Ball l11
Room offers great inducements to the lovers OF the
dance. while those OF more quiet humor NAV find
Fishing, &c.
The Euxuries OF the Potomao and good Liquors
W be constantly on hand.
This is known TO he one Of the heaithest places on
the river, near BlakIstone's Island.
There will be celebration on the Fourth Of July,
and Ball at night. CotiliOn ON the sd of July 18th
and 9th OF August.
The steamers Columbia and Mary land leaves pas
sengers every Wedne sday and Saturdays, and
returning on every Sunday, Tue sday, and Fridays.
every Monday evenings, and returns on Wednesday
mornings.
Post Ofice-Milestown, st. Mary's county, Nd.
Boards .25 per day for week or longer; so for
shorter time. GEO. w. GLADSTONE.
je 24-2mF Proprietor.
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" CULPEPBR Court HOUSE, Va,
Under the Instruction and Superntendence of tn
' MISSES ORNERET.

MISSES FORNERET.
This School will be re-opened on the 1st of Sep
day Scholars. The object in view is to extend to all
who apply and are admitted. a thorough and useful
the young Ladies such, INSTRUCTIONS as will adapt
them for every duty and emergency of life. While
solid and fundamental principles of heart and head
education will be the special objects Of asiduOus at
Female education has now taken such firm hold
on public attention, that to proclaim It's advantages
patibe with modern Improvement. The elevatIng
influence of female education is felt and acknowl
itate then, no longer, to bestsw your daughters
those advantages that are indispensable to their ad-
vancement and success through life.
As the School increases, the number of Teachers
will be also increased thereby securing every aux
illary to the rapid advancement of the Student.
Every effort will be put forth TO maintain the high
tone and character of the School.
Appropriate h9Hrs will be set apart for study and
daily exercise The discipline will be mild and per
suasIve, but very firm. Two Saturday are appoint
ed every month for the girls to ylst and make PuI
the Church of her choice. No influence will be ex
pills. While practical Christianity will form the
basis of their instruction, the selection Of Churches
and Sabbath Schools will be submitted to the decision
of parents and eupilsths variety of religious priv
leges here, will not fail to offer satisfaction to all
FIVE months: admission will be obtainedany time dur
ing the session, and charged only from the time of
Half the tuition ard boarding fee must be paid in
advance, in order to cover the expenses Of the
School.
TERMS For TEN MONTHS,
Board, (ncudng fire and lightsL ..... Sl20 90
English branches for advanced Scholars.-... 50 90
English branches for small Scholars Is 90
Music on Piano. .........-............. 81 W
Y So OF rrunent. lo w
FIencn "
No deduction made but in case of protracted sick
ness.
REFERENCES.
Rt. Rev. BishOp Johns, Alexandra. Va,
Rev. Thomas Leavell, Madison county, Va.
Rev. Mr.. Earnest, Orange county, Va.
Rev. John w. George, CulPePer, Va.
Rev. John Cole
DIR. Alex. PAYNE, " al,
Chas. f.. Lightfoot, Esq, ="
Thomas 8. Alcocke, Esq, .r
Belfeld Cave, Esq, Madison county, Va.
Thongs Tn g A. R o5ifgsoa, Esq, Orange county, Va.
Judge r. III. Field, " =.
DR.. Z. w. Ashby, ..
DIR. Alfred Talaferro, I"
Edward b. Hill, ESQ.,, Z"
l.. p. Nelson, Esq.,, #"
Col. John o. Baldwin. Staunton, Va.
Instructions on the Guitar, in Drawing and Paint
class sufficiently large be formed. au I'm
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FOX & VAN HOOK, REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
Il 49Ox Seventh street, below T. street, have for
sale number of Building Lots "A feet front by $50
feet deep at the very low price of from SIS to SIPS
each7paya able In small monthly instaments of S3 per
MONTH
These Lots are situated at Union Town, on the
south side of the AnaoOstIa adjoining the Ma
vy-yard Bridge, and in every way desirable for
persons wishing cheap, pleasant, and healthy lOca
tion for a dwelling.
Lot holders IN arrears are requested 10 compe etc
their purchase, and get their deeds; the title to
these Lots guaranteed free and clear from every
possible incumbrance, may Is SIN
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EDUCATIONAL.

CLINTON ACADEMY GEORGETOWN,
~ GEORGE ARNoLD, M. A., Principal, i1-.' e..
, This School heretofore c0nduoted by Rev. r. W.
Simpson will be re-opened on Monday, Seuternber
the 7th Circulars may be pOrcured at the Drng store
OF MIR. r. S. +. Cissel, ofgetown.~ au Hetms
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ASEA-CAPrAIN's sSroRY-Some twenty years
ago, 1 was coming from Calcutta in a good ship
| then commanded / had been from home
eleven months, during which time 1 had no
news thence, either public or private. OFF Bar
negat, we fell in with a fishing smack hay-
ing on board a man and boy-father and SON
We wanted some fresh fish, and the father COM
ing on board we made bargain with him, re-
ceiving in return for a real India bandanna
handkerchief, plentiful supply.
Well, skipper, said l, after the barter was
over, " what's the news!'
He nobbed his head thoughtfully for mo.
ment, and said:
" Potatoes is twenty five cents bushel."
g Is it possible?" asked. But, the news,
friend-what is the news?"
/ "Wal," said he, there was a great crop of
'em last fall''
Never mind the potatoes, replied, " tell
US the news. What's going on in the political
world?"
Politikil!" said the fisherman, standing ST.
lently for few moments. "POlitikil Dye
see that fellow in my boat there?' pointing to
h MS s. son, a mop-headed fellow of eighteen,
" Wal. capt'n, that ar chap made two hundred
dollars last winter"
There was no use trying to make anything
out Of him, so We parted. Three or four years
after, on my return from another voyage, CON-
ing on the same coast, / again met the fisher
man. He remembered me, took the identical
bandanna 1 had given him, waved it, with q
cheer, above his head, and swore that should
have the biggest of all the fish be had. made
another purchase of him, and was again anxious
for the news .-
What's the news?' 1 inquired. "Who's
President 1t was just after a general elec-
ton. Said the fisherman:
"D'ye reeollect my boy, that had in the
smack with me--the one that made the 5000"
"Yes," said l. -.' -
"Wal, =" he replied, his hard eyes becoming
watery, "the little cuss is dead,''
"And that" said the captain, in conclusion,
Z" is all ever got out of the fisherman of Bar
negat"
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DROGRESS IN THE FINE ARTS.
Il PAINTING AND PHoro6 RAPHY CoMBIyEp,
PHOTOG RAPHIC ORTRAITS,
In Oil ColOrs, on Canvas,
MINIATURE Or SIZE OF LIFE.
q wAJ.KEpsS

g. WALKERS
PORTRAIT AND PICTURE GALLERY,
OdeOn Hall, corners 4H st. and Pennsy vania avenue.
S. WALKER has fitted up the above spacious
apartments at very great outlay of pita thereby
rendering his establishment one of the most com.
plete and handsome In the whole county. He has
large Gallery for free exhibition of upward OF 30
line OIL Pa PantIngs, by some of the best and
modern mas leTS to which he intends to add fresh
importatlons. :. WALKER has also lifted up com
plete SUIT OF ROOMS, with private robng apartments
for ladies' and purchased the finest possible instru
ments and engaged first class operative artist to
assist hun IN the department for taking all kinds of
PHOTOGRAPHIC. AMBROTIP Pc AND DA-
GUERREOTYPE PORTRAIT from tie
smallest miniature 70 size Of IRe.
). WALKER. by combining the Photographic Pro-
with the art of Painting, of which he has had
% years. experience, and whose specimens of life
size portraits may be seen In some of the first fami
lies of the city, well as those exhibited in his
Gallery he will be able, by the combination of the
two, to produce portraits that have never been ex-
ceed for their fidelity and life like expression. Can
the purpose.
Particular attention paid to the painting of Por-
traits Miniature or lIfesze, from small pictures of
deceased friends.
Photographs taken from corpses, or sick persons
taken at their own residences, Immediate no.
tloes
Committees and classes taken in any number in
groups and any quantity of copies from the sold
at reasonable charges.
Iikenesses painted on Copper for Tomb Stones.
Valuable OIL Paintings, and Old Family Portraits
carefully back lined and restored to their original
freshness.
Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully solicited
to call at the Gallery Shillingtons book
entrance 41s street, two doors from Pennsylvania
avenue. jy ll-6m
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the furious man, with CLEANS of unmitigated
ferocrty and savage exultation.
"Then I'm done brown, that's all, said the
young man gloomily. AS for Mrs. Fanny
Sophonisba Brown, never want to see her face
again. She is at the American House, and you
can recover her by proving property and pay
ing charges. And, for my part, hope may
be kicked to death by grasshoppers, if ever /
take charge Of lady again" ..... ....
This was the largest speech, probably, that
the sandy haired young man had ever made in
his life. 1t was q regular sumner though.
1t convinced Miss Sumker, who had for mo-
ment thought Of Withdrawing the light of her
freckles from him forever, and who now has
tened to replace her arm in his, and it oon-
yinced Captain Brown, who became suddenly
as mild as moonbeams, shook his new acquain-
tance by the hand, and declared him af' fine
fellow" 4
But the drayman was disgusted at the affair
ending without fight, and expressed his feel
ings, he laid the lash across his horse, by the
single exclamation, 90 Pickles." thereby insinu-
ating that the nauseous sweetness of the recon-
ciliation required strong dash Of acidity to
neutralize its favor.
The captain regained his strong minded wife,
and our sandy-haired friend went home with
Miss Sumker, mstamorphosed into Mrs. Brown,
having g taken charge" of her for life g.,
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E,OR SALE.-My RESIDENCE on the corner
II New Jersey avenue and street south, Capitol
Hill. fronting the avenue 62 feet inches, and on
street south 2 feet II inches, and containing nearly
81 900 square feet.
may 8-tf w, F. PHILLIPS.
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GE!kfSp5dFE fGEEE atD de9 ESR GH.
Ambrose p. Hill, in his own right and rs admins
TRAITOR of Frances Field, PEaintiF.
Diana FieId, John p. Kelly, and Mary, his wife,
William II. Field, John Field, Henry II. Fled,
Thomas Hill, ,jr, trustee Of Eliza J. X obeIt sand
infant child of Albert Field. Defendants.
Upon consideration of the Court, II was ordered
that this cause be referred to one of the Commis-
has been done BY Ambrose P. Hill IN execution of
former order OF this Court, appointing him Com
missioner to sell certain slaves mentioned IN the
bill referred to in said order and also to ascertain f
the said slaves have been sold by the said A. p. Hill,
and, if he has, what lsposion he has made of II,
with the vouchers for such disposition, all OF which
NOTICE.HThe parties interested in the above
rssS, Hasss SaSe S ds
O'Clock a. M. to state and report to the Court the
accounts referred to in the above order. They will
please A'''VS GEO. 7. THOMAS, q cSmmissIoner COMMISSIONS
of the Circuit Court of Culpeper county.
CulpePer Courthouse, Va, August 1, 1887.
Is THE TIVE T3 SaI9S RSNK NIX a. MAaT day
ones in the District who have stock PORTER and
sps ays With an ss sseG sS s @
at their Union BOttling Depot, No. So Green sttse'
Georgetown. ID. c. Mz
DAILWAY CLASSICS, new and besutlfal edi-
Irvfng's sketch Book.
+ E," Ia les of a Traveller. o-;; ~
Samas1nd, Q. 5as Em Hso AND others.
The above series in course @ Ge T9ss
oe1sa so3s a of rvax T
at less than half the original published prices.
OF 'A'' TAYLOR L MAURY's Bookstore,
auI4- near 9Th street
DIaNOs FOR RENT = q - =
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DIANOS FOR RENT. - 70 a-t- .'.
l. Cat 81 or per month. 2at S2.50 Der month,
Other fine PIANOS at varIous prices -
au7- go JOHN +, ELLIS, SO6 Pa. ave,
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EARM FOR SALE.-A piece or fine LAND on
L Rock Creek, in Montgomery county, Md, six
miles from the heights of GEORGETOWN, adjoining the
lands OF Messrs. Perry, Wood, Bestor, Movies,
BOhrer, and Hawkins. ll21S acres. beautiful loca
ton; partially improved; new house; Is acres rioh
creek bottom, and some fine yellow pine TIMBER. 1t
can be divided if desired Call and see the premi-
ses those who desire to purchase. je Aft
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EEMALE ENGLISH AND FRENCH col,
LEGIATE INSTITUTE,

"ASHIN8TON,
HIRAM CoRsoN. Principal, In charge of English
and Classical departments.
NINE. C. RoLLIs CoRsoy, Teacher of French,
MILE MATHIIpE ENiIIp HOLM Assistant
Teacher of French.
The duties of this Institution will be resumed on
Monday, the 18th of September, 1857.
Circulars can be obtained at the Book and the
Music Stores. -. jy SLIM
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Watches, Jewelry, &c.


NEW JEWELRY AND WATCHES.
Fl. o. HOOD has just returned from the North,
and has brought on a line lot OF Fashionable ~
Cameo, Coral, Mosaic. Brilliants, and Plain E5A4
GOLDyEWELRY. Also, a good assortmentfxl:X
of fine GOLD and SILVER WATCHES, some
very superior time keepers for ladies and genemens
use. He has also on hand a great variety Of STAND
ARD SILVERWARE of his own make warrap-
ted the best quality and will be sold very low. Please
call and examine goods and prlces at No. SS8 Penn.
Av., sign of the Large Spread Eagle. jy 10
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"a RETIRED PHYSICIAN whose sands of
/rnst InSies carta in cuIe for Conto ~ e
4 Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds and General
4 when his only child, a daughter, was given up to
] die. He had heard much of the wonderful restor
atlve and healing qualities OF preparations made
HIM that ne might make remedy for his child.
He studied hard and succeeded In realizing his wish
He has since administered the wonderful remedy to
thousands of sufferers IN all parts of the world, and
he has never failed making them completely heal
thy and happy. Wishing to do as much good as pos
sibe, he viii send TO such of his a ed fellow be-
directions for making 1t up and successfully using
IL. He requires each applicant to enclose him one
shilng-three cents to be returned postage the
recipe, and the remainder TO be applied to the pay
ment of this advertisement. Address
DIR, h. JAMES, No. l9 Grand street, 4
jersey City, NJ. II
N. b. DIR. III. James has neither Office nor agen II
in New Y SOrk soma have pretended and adver II
tised. The recipe Is sent from no place but ny
10 Grand street, Jersey City, New Jersey.
NAV A-SIn
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FOR RENT AND SALE.

EOR SALE.-A very comfortable three-story
i BRICK DWELLING, situated on the west
side of 9th street west, between G and III north.
Price 81 900 half In cash, balance in s, l2 and l8
months; or if all should be paid in cash. deduction
Will he made In the price, Apply at No. 5l2 I'D story
7th street.
jy2s POLLARD WEBB, Agent.
EOR SALE.-A valuable BUILDING LOT, No.
is, In Square No. 81 containing ,22 square feet,
and 22d streets west Apply to POLLARD WEBB,
No. SIP 7th street. jy l6-tf
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THREE BEAUTIFUL PIANOS received thi
Il day from Boston Also, three very fne-aA
secondhand Pianos, but little used, sevenf=
octaves,rosewood cases. will be sold at greattt Stt
bargains, at our Piano Forte, Melodeon, and Music
Warerooms, between 9th and 10th streets, No. 9s.
le4 - JOHN +. ELLIS.
DIANo FORTE INSTRUCTION.
Mr.. w. III. PALMER continues 10 add new mem
beIs 70 his classes. Apply to Mr.. PAL-<-z
MEX, at his Rooms over Farnham' sT~d
Bookstore, Tuesday, "Wednesday, Fri-st "
day, and Saturday, between and ?. m.
Terms SIS per quarter. an aS-tf
THREE NEW AND BEAUTIFUL, PIANOS
Il AT GREAT BARGAINS.-These<-r-
Pianos have been used but short time byFr~f
careful persons, we will warrant them,t "
take old Pianos In exchange, do.
Two of them are full seven octaves. finely finished
rosewood cases, and Of exquisite tone and touch
Is only SIX octave.
These Pianos purchasers may safely rely upon az
beng truly great bargains, and they will do well to
call and see them, at extensive Piano ware-
rooms, No. SO, between 9Th and 10Th.
jel0 JOHN r. ELLIS