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SIEGE GER'H
Improved Sewing Machines.

To which was granted the Highest Award OF
the Paris Exhibition, tn ereby receiving
the Worlds Verdict Of Superiority.
THE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA
chine has sim pIiaed them IN many respects,
sndthey are capabteof executing twice the amount
o. work they did formerly In any given time.
They are without question The cnly Machines ca
paoie OF sewing every variety OF goods perfect; q
shirt bosom or hsavy trace for harness can be
sewn by any Of these machines by simple change
Of needle and thread in such a manner that tae
closest scrutiny cannot detect fault.
Manufacturers, planters and families viii End
them the only safe Machines 20 purchase, as they
are built strong and durable, and not likely to
get out OF order.
We have Iaachlsec with grsges attached, for
binding hats, aP-ffon.s. gaiters, 30.
Blk, Thread, Cotton Needles, &C., ssnstaAtly
en- land, at tae lowest rates.
Persons deSiro1s ofinformation regarding sew
lag Nschi2es Will please address
/. NJ. SINGER CO.,
1s5 Baltimore street., Baltimore.
N.B.-We a-e prepared 20 exchange these ma.
ehlses for old machines Of any kind Terms lib
er1l. Persons who have been lnducedto purchase
iferior machines Tader the pretsxt Of being
cheap, Will 1ad this beneetindeed.
uif lS-ly
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Proposals for stesl.Plate Printing.
OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC PRINTING
WARRINGTON, January z, 1857

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC PRINTING!
WARRINGTON, January z, 1857.
DROPOsALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
l. this Office until the 18th day Of January in
slant. at IL O'Clock m for printing from STEEL in
the highest style OF the art 400 copies from each
Of "a quartO pages Of LANDSCAPES and outline
sketches and 400 copies from each Of $50 quarto
pages Of ca tacse palaeontology, natural history,
and botany, to illustrate the Report Of the Mex
can Boundary Survey, for the use Of the Senate
United States.
Bidders will state the price for printing each
lCO copies Of said plates, and the time they will
require for executing the same.
Ii Is TO be distinctly understood that no bids
will be entertained from any parties not directly
engaged In, or practically acquainted with, the
work bid for,
The paper required for printing these plates
will be furnished by this o1ice
A contract will be entered into with and bonds
will be required from the successful bidder for the
faithful execution Of the same.
PROPOSALS must be addressed to A. G. Seaman,
Superintendent Public Printing, Washington
ID. q, and endorsed 80 Proposals for Steel Plate
Printing" A. SEAMAN,
jan 5-eedl10th Superintendent
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CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENS WARE

R. H. MILLER, SON L. CO, ,NH0N
G3TS Importers direct from Liverpool tokS3iA
EfH Alexandria, beg leave 10 call the at ~
EksS6 tention of dealers, hotel keepers and ~
others OF Washington and Georgetown to their
stock of GOODS, which, for extent and variety,
will compare fayorably with any establishment
In the Eastern cities
The connexion Of their senior partner with the
manufacturers Of Europe and the United States
for upwards Of 30 years, has given him advan
tages in the purchase Of goods equal II not supe-
riOr, to any house In the trade An inspection OF
goods and prices will satisfy all parties that pur-
chases can be made Of them upon the most favor
able terms
French China Dinner Sets, gilt and decorated
French China Dinner Sets, gold band and plain
white
French China Vases, Pitchers, Toilet Sets, 90.
other articles Of Teaware
And Dinner Ware, separate from sets
India China Dinner Sets, and separate articles al
ways on hand
White Granite Ware In every variety, in sets, and
separate from sets, as may be desired
Blue Printed or Liverpool Ware, the same
Common Edged, White and Rockingham Ware,
In full supply.
Cut. Pressed, Plain and Moulded Glass Ware
from the best establishments In the Eastern and
Western States, which will be sold by the pack
age or otherwise.
Experienced packers employed. Goods put up
by US can be transported by any mode without
brcakage.
Fare by the steamboats, from Washington to
Alexandria, almost hourly, 12K cents each way
quarter OF a dollar thus spent may save many
dollars. dec l.
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STANDARD SILVER WARE.

I AM NOW MANUFACTURING PURE SILL
I yer Spoons, Forks, Ladies, Butter, Fish, Pie,
Tongs, Napkin Rings, Cream, Gravy, Mustard
and Salt Spoons, &c, &c on my own premises,
and do not palm of on the public Northern man !.
ufactured articles (Which cannot always be re-
lied on as genuine) for my own, but every article
made In my establishment can and will be war.
ranted as above.
WATCHES AND JEWRLRY
or every description, and In great variety, con.
stantly on hand, and receiving fresh arrivals al
most every dav Fine Qs ks) Geld Watches,
from $40 to $3.50, and warranted correct time.
keepers. Coral, Cameo, nj Mosaic aud plain Gold
Bracelets, Pins and EARRINGS, Tin sets or by the
single piece,) Gold Vest, Fob, Guard, Chatalain
and general assortment Of goods usually kep'
In Jewelry Store
Fine Watch Repairing done by an experiencea
to give satisfaction at 33s Pennsylvania avenue.
dec o. ID U. hOOD.
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Proposals for Erecting the Marine Hospital
at Burlington. Iowa.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,


WASHINGTON, December ls, 1856.
DROPOSALS WILL b . RECEIVED AT THIS
Il department until the 18th day of February, A..
d 1857, at O'Clock a. m fer the construction of
the Marine Hospital authorized TO be erected at
Burlington, Iowa, according TO the plans and speci-
fcatons prepared at this department; sad proposals
to be either or the whole building or separate for
the different kinds of W, rk bills of arcels must
every case accompany each bid, with the amount Of
each kind of work, and the total amount carried
out; tue department reservng the right to reject
accept the proposals hereby invited, or any parts
thereof, when il dee the Interest of the United
States requires 1t the department also reserves the
right TO exclude the bids # any person or persons
who there Is Just cause believe will faithfully
perform The eoBtTa:ts or which they ave att mpted
TO obtain by indirection and all bids when there
shall be parties in interest who do not join in the
bids. and all bids that, upon investigation are below
fair price for the work.
Bids will not be received In gross and no contrast
will be awarded TO bidder unless details are fur
nisbed the department Of the pri:es OF the different
kinds Of work and materials, which 81 all be fub
ject TO the revision OF the department that Il may
adopt the whole pat of the bis as the interest OF
the United States may require.
Ninety per cent Of the amount of work cOne aud
materials delivered, according to contract price,
sald amount TO be ascerianef by the estimate of
agent of the deparm snt ,ointed for tkst 2urpose
will b. paid from time to tme as the work pro-
gresses aud ten per cent. retained nil The mpe
ion OF the contract and acceptance OF the work &C.,
by the agent Aforesaid, ald to b, forfeited in the
went OF non fulhlm- mt OF contract.
Contracts will be awarded only TO ma ter bnilders
aid mechanics, and The assignment thereof, except
by censen Of the Secretary of the Treasury, will be
a for ei;ure Of the same.
Each proposal must be accompa nied by a written
uaianlee, siQned by respons bls persons Ccer.
ted to be 40 BY the United States district judg.
tOrney the said district,) in the sum of S., 900
for the whole work, or Of proportonate amount II
for aTy part, that the bidder will when required, if
his prep1a be accepted, enter into a contract and
bond, with prop and sufficient securities, for its
IA tAfnl performance.
Form of b mi and eef;ifca'e required will be fur
ni-h"d on application 10 the department..
Pans, sJscif ions, aud working drawings will
be really amer tLirty day., when they be lad on
apple a ION 10 the Geparimen
No b9 wiH be considered unless IL fliu contles in
all its details "h the requirement, Of this GdpeTtise
ment
The proposals must be sent to this department,
adireSsed 10 the Secretary OF the Treasury AID
any endorsed Proposals for the Burlin ston Ma
rlne Ho,pit H." and will he opened al 10 O'Clock, a.
m, Of the last day AIN ID for receiving the
JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secretary Of the TT, asury.
dec % 2awtl9IhFebt
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CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY.

OHhlSL MAS SONf
THE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY IN.
Il forms his customers and the public In general
that he is prepared TO supply them with
CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY
OF every kind, 70 eign and domestic; also with
CANDY, PLUM and POUND CAKES, MINCE
PIES, ORANGES Fl I6s ,RAISINS, PRUNES,
ALMONDS, &c. His stock Of CONNECTION.
ERY Is very complete and such as he feels con
fdent will be found on trial equal to any that may
be offered for sale I'm this city. Re will be happy
to see his friends and customers on Christmas
Eve and duling the HOLIDAYS, as his stock will
be replenished until and after the New YEARS.
Festival
TOYS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
The subscriber also respectfully informs ladies
and gentlemen, desirous Of procuring TOYS Of
any kind, as Holiday Presents, that he has ip-
ported large collection Of German and French
manufacture, which ara curious, cheap, and well
adapted TO please children and young people Of
every age His stock Of TOYS Is larger and
more attractive than ever, ard cannot be excelled
in any other toy store In this city.
The subscriber would also invite attention TO his
large assortment Of China, Ladies' Work Baskets,
Combs, Perfumery, and other fancy articles which
are too numerous for specification In an advertise
ment WILLIAM 6RUPE
No. AIS south side Pa. av =, bet ID and x ss.,
dec s3-1m opposite Jackson Hall.
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MANTELE,

NEW AND BEAUTIFUL STYLE
Manufactured from Slate Stone, by the
West Cas:leton slate Company, VI.
VFtRESE MANTELS ARE ENAMELLED IN
a imitation Of the richest and most expensive
EGYPTIAN, LISBON, VERD Antique,
PORPHYRY, PYRENEES, BKOCATELLA
AGATE, SPANISH GALWAY, and other rare
an6 desirable MARBLES. The limitations are
so perfect that they chalengethe closest scrutiny
They are highly polished that they retain tn eir
beauty much longer than marble are not injured
by smoke, coal gas, or acids, and can be sold
much cheaper than any others In market. Price
ranging from Us TO cI2.
Architects, Builders and others are invited to
call and examine samples az no. sig Seventh
street, 3 doors below Odo Fellows Hall, I'd
stairs. T. NJ HANSON,
sc H-1y Aren't
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Proposals for Furnishing Granite and Gran.
ite Work for the North Front of the Pat.
ent Office Building.

DEPARTMENT or THE IETERIoR,l
December l6, 1856 (
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- a. this department until the eighteenth day O
February next, l2 O'Clock at nOOn tor funishinl
such Granite and Granite Work aS may be required
above the sub basement story, in The erection o
the north front of the Patent Office building.
The bids must be in the form of the folowint
schedule aud clf ary specify the pr for material
banling, dressing aud setting, ncIui ling all The ma
chineTy and other expenses.
Schedule.
Cube stone, per superficial foot.
Beds and bills, do do
Extra Cube stone, per cubic foot.
CornIce in two beds, per superficial foot
Blocking course, do do
Frieze TO entablature, DO d.
ATchiuave, do do
Drops to cOrnlce, pr hnedl foot.
Tfgiyphs. each.
Caps OF pilasteTs, zach.
Channels of basement, per 'ineal foot.
Window sils, per superficial foot.
The granite must De equal in quality TO that used
In the construction Of the wings of The buildings
specim Ems Of which will be required TO accompany
the bids.
Each bid will state in what time the work will BE-
cOmp- -ed, aud nCne will be considered from Others
ihau those known 10 be of the trade and believed 10
b: fully competent ful6l in gopd faith obliga
tons they propose TO asSume; and no assignment OF
bid or contract will BE- recognized, unless made
with the approval of the heai Of the department.
NlneIy per cent. will b paid from time 10 time
a. the work progresses, upon the estimate Of the
agent of the department in charge thereof, aId ten
per cent reserved until the completion Of ihe con-
tract and acceptance Of the WORK by said agent.
The department reserves TO itself the right 10 re-
ject or accept tie proposals hereby invited when Il
deems the interest Of The Uniled States requires IL
well as TO exclude the bids of any person per-
who II has good reason to- b nlisve will not, from
any cause, faithfully perform the contract
Plans, specifications, and working drawings car
be examined, aud other information ob aimed, Oh
applca ion a. the office Of the superintendent.
The proposals, which mnst b. sent TO this dc part
ment, addressed 10 the Secretary of the Interior
(endo sed Proposals tor the erection of the nOrtr
froat of the Patent Office bull iIiing,) will be opened
at O'Clock, p. m, Of the last day ramPd for re-
ceivina the same K. McCLELLAND,
dec l9-2awtlSFebt Secretary of The Interior.
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r. John Phoenix. was at the fremont
House, day or two ago, and when he retired
to his bedchamber left his boots outside Of the
door. In the morning he found them thers
with the previous days dirt upon them. Said
John, gravely, to a servant, as he passed, " the
people in this house are very honest-my boots
have remained here at my door ell night, and
no one has touched them" John went 70 the
theatre once, when Mrs. Smith was advertised
to appear in t,ro pieces After the performan
ces he demanded the return of his money, for
he said Mrs. Smith appeared raoLs during
both performances
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ID for 1857; giving the House Of Lords; House
Of Commons; Church Judiciary; Royal H House-
holds; Imports; Exports; Governments OF Ire.
land, scotland and he Colonies; Foreign MING
ters In England; British Ministers abroad East
India Company; Chronicle Of the Parliament OF
1855, abstract' Of Parliamentary Documents ab-
stracts OF Public Acts; valuable articles on the
Decimal Coinage q uestion on the Postal Sys-
ten at home and abroad on arbitration in trade
disputes; cn the material progress OF British In
dia on Architecture and Public Improvements /;
on the Metropolitan Communications and Bridges;
on the Russian War, and much other useful mat
ter. vol Of 3i4 pages; price 81 50. Imported
from London, by
janS FRANCK TAYLOR
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A HIT.-A Boston paper, speaking of some
persons leaving the Concert room in hat city,
while Thalberg was playing his last piece, q
position into which Q very few Of our own au-
dience fell, says:
Such persons must have been domestics an
xious to get home before their m sster and mis-
tress. Next time they 70 to concert We hope
they will get leave to stay until it is ended.
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WE HAVE ONLY ONE PIANO LEFTAT
w 5000, iron fame, rosewood case, and war
ranted.
One beautiful 7-octaves, round corners, iron
frame, rosewood case Piano, worth 500, and
viii be sold for $3.50
One Louis xiv style, magniacently carved
case, iron frame, rosewood Plano, worth $3.50
will be sold for 1926
The two last named Pianos are made by Miller
& Curtaz, Of Boston, are sold for no fault, bat
have been consigned TO US, and we are Instructed
to force them of at great sacrifices In order to
close up the years business. Persons In want will
do well to call and examine them. They are
truly great bargains.
Also, always on hand, the largest stock Of
Pianos IN this city, ranging from $500 10 $1,000.
JOHN r. ELLIS,
dec ~ 3U5 Pa avenue, bet 9th and ION sts.
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nR. DUPRIE'S REMEDIES are the only
- efectual cure for External or Internal Piles,
Ssltrheun, Ring Worm, &c. They are unrval-
led for purifying the blood.
so cents per boz OH'ce 76 Nassau street, New
York. VIII be sent by mail
For sale by FORD & BRO, corner OF 11th st
and Penn. avenue. oc "a
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SELLISG OFF.
nlK KS-HT nAVlt

SELLING OFF.
TLOAKS-CLOAKS!
~ SHAWLS-SHAWLS
HOSIERY-HOSlERY ~
The subscriber Is determined to close out his
entire stock Of CLOAKS and SHAWLS by the
2th OF January, to accomplish which he win sell
off at very small advance.
His stock Of Cloth Cloaks cannot be ecualled
by any assortment elsewhere In this District.
Ris Velve.s are superb.
r. A. MCGEE,
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BOOK BINDING.

CorST EisrsIth street. and Maryland drssSs,
ssar the STnttksonias fsstitxtfon.
EDWARD LYCETr RESPECTFULLY
IL forms the subscribers to Browns Bible and
Shakespeare, now just completed, that he Is pre-
pared to bind those works in a superior style Of
more reasonable terms than can be done in Balti-
more, Philadelphia, or New York A letter ad-
dressed to him (per post) Will enable him to ex-
hD!t to the subscribers specimens Of his style of
binding. Every kind Of Book Binding neatly eI-
ecuted. se27-6m
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A LESSON IN PARsINe. - Man is o noun
common, masculine gender; woman il noun
common, feminine gender; biped appareled In
shawl with bifurcate neither intsgumenU IL
D noun common, nszttsr gender
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B Hints to young mother, by middle

H Hints to young mother, by a middle.
aged bachelor:
Don't talk about your child.
Don't produce your child
Don't let your child be heard.
Don't leave your ehild's toys about.
Don't be listening for your child when am
talking to you.
Don't be always going up stairs to your
child.
Don't ask me to be godfather to your child.
Attend strictly to these rules, and don't
know that would not as soon dine st your
house as anywhere else.
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JOHN n. BUrHmANN,

JOHN n. BUTHmANN,
Importer and Dealer in Wines, Brandies, &c.
PssH aueaSe, sou'A sids, bsf. AZ asd6tA sts.,
HAS IN STORE VERY CHOICE AS
H sortment Of Champagne, In quarts and Q
pints, OF the most desirable brands.
Madeira, sherry, Port, Tensrire, s,ciIy
Rhiae Wines, doseilei French Wines, red and
white; Cognac, scheidam Gin, Jamacls Rum.
soo.cn "hissey, American Whiskey, Curacoa,
Anisettej aud OF his own preparation, WIND
Cherry Brandy, Blackberry Juice, stomach BIZ.
sers.
Also, geauine Absinthe, Kirschwas.er. and
Havana Cigars dee 10 -3th VAN
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t)usr 0IfiCE DiR ECTORY, Oh BUsI-
Il ness Mans Guide TO the Post Onaces In the
United states, containing the names Of the Post
the Ist July, 1888, with variety Of valuable IN.
formation on Postal Affairs; also, a comnreban-
sive codincation Of the existing Postal sw.
Price 81 lust published, and for sale NJ
TAYLOR & MA0RY's Booisto,e
dec IL near 9th street
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W. q. METZEROTT,
(SUccKssOR TO GEORGE HILBUs,)
Agent Of Raven IL Eacon,s and william
Giller's
Gel Rated PIANOS
HAS ALWAYS ON HAND THE LARGEST
l. stock OF PIANOS from S175 up to 81 eco.
MELODEONS from gas 70 s25J,
GUITARS, VIOLINS, BRASS INSTRU-
EONS, and SHEET MUSIC, cheaper tEan In
any house south Of New York
Music published and received every day.
Pianos for rent nov a.tr
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ANTHONY BUCHLx,
U IA ID E r Y A Bn

snup hnh heSIu6Ece NO. Jus Fenn'a a7onp6.
south side, bstween 9th and 10th sts.
HAVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH
"A al ELEGANT HEARSE,
tae all necessary yconyeniences for emexzc1D
properly conducting his business,
sould respectfully inform the public that he II
Iniy prepared to all ali orders entrusted TO him,
Hthe snortestnotice, and In the best manner.
Aierge supply OF MADE COFFINS
otSn sizes, always on hand, which win be fur
Asnco on the most reasonable terms
heietofore, no pains will be spared 10 give
srGfe sausfaction ON all occasions
". N.B.-Residino on ,hs n,smJ... .,x.,. ~~,,,
ee epIcmptIy attended to at all hours.
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.. DUHLUUU1 HEfmS CHAMPAGNE,
"TRESOR DE BOUZY'' AND "IXL."
THE UNDERSIGNED Is SOLE AGENT
Il for this city Of Dorlodot's "Tresor de q
Bouzy," champagne celebrated throughout Il
Europe, and esteemed by concoisseurs as CT "a
other product Of the champagne country, which
has obtained high position in the aristocratic
circles OF Europe and America also, a large
stock Of other Wines, Liquors ard Cigars.
JONAS p. LEVY,
jan 5-n No. 367 Pa. ave opp. National Hotel
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AXE WHITE FlSH.-RECEIvED TO-
IL day, lot Of new WHITE Fish, In beauti.
1T'''- -,,5. KING & BURCHELL, !;
dec a cor, 18th st. and Vermont avenue.
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ElLAXSE ED, A PRIME ARTICLE,
Il lust received and for sale, wholesale and re-
tail, by TYSON e. SHOEmAKER,
isn5-soew Pharma seutists cor. .7th and n sts.
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VUsr RECEIVED FROM rae PUR-
y Iishers-A splendid View Of Old Independ i.
ence Hail Philadelphia For sale cheap framed
or otherwise, at JOHN WAGNER,S,
dec 22.lm 255 Penn avenue.
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GAS FIXTURES.

p H. MILLER, SON CU:' ALE1AN-
some VARIETY as OF Of %2CHHNDELTBRs, PENDANTS,
BRHCKETs, 60 !, from the celebrated factory Of
Cornelius & Baker, which they will guarantee to
sell at the same prices charged to private pur-
sdelphia. Also, Drop-lights, Cut Glass and
decorated Paper Shades, In great variety.
Cali and examine for yourselves dec l.
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FOR CHRISTMAS.

/ ookING GLASSES, ALL SIZES, WILL
II os sold low for casa
JOHN WAGNER ass Pa avenue.
oec l7-lm opposite Khkwood HOUSE.
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CASr OFF CLOTHING BOUGHT AMI
- sold at 70 Louisiana avenue, opposite the Hay
Market H. rE-f = = q = =
N B. win call for them by addressing as abov,
through Posi- O03ce. dec 2.eolm$
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Assist. Sec'y to sign Land Warra u,,

Y. S,-OPERA GLASSES OF great variety,
TELESCOPES & MICROSCOPES, WATCH
MAKER GLASSES, and many other articles In
~ 15-ly
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NoRPoLk, september7. IL

NORFOLK, September z, 1884.
sr-The Spectacles You made for ms suit very
Ven, ana seem 20 nave improved my sight more
Than any oshs1 have lately tried.
LIFT. w. TAZEW WRLb