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OFFICIAL.
TRRAsURY DEPARTMENT, Nov. 90

iakAsURI DsPARfAkETj SOF' ~, toVo'
Notice is hereby given TO holders Of stock of the
loans OF the United States, that this department.
will purchase the same until the 81 Of March next,
unless the sum of 81, 500 900 shall be previously
Obtained, and will pay ia addition 10 the interest
accrued from the date CT the last semi annual divi
dend of interest thereon, together with one days
additional interest for the money 10 reach the ven
dor, the following rates Of premium on said socks:
For the stock Of le42, a premium ofl0 per cent.
For the stock of 1897 and le4s, premium of I6
per cent; and for the stock of 1880, commonly
called Texas Indemnity Stock, premium of pei
cent.
Certificates of stock transmitted 10 the depart-
ment, under this notice, must BE- assigned To the
United States, by the party duly entitled TO receive
the proceeds II sent between date hereO. aad The
lst day OF January next, the current half ar's in
teres must be assigned by the present stOckholder,
or 1t will be payable a. heretofore, and CORES.
poniing deduction be ina lie from tine amount pay.
able for the stock.
faym7 nt for the stocks so assigned and tTa emit.
ted will b main by drafts on the Assisant Treasu-
REFS at Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, at the
option OF the rarties entitled to receive the money
which should be expressed In the letters accompa
HynG the certificates. JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secretary Of the Tt, asury.
dec l-,it3lHaycn+
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it writhed ITS neck, and wriggled its body
and changed the spiral rings from one ns,t :,
another,-but all in vain. Ii could do hin M
harm,
How long this terrible struggle might have
| lasted, would have depended upon how long
the strength Of the two could have held ont.
Groot Wiilem could not free himself from the
folds of his antagonist, as G0ih his legs were
bound to the tree; and had he dropped the
head Of the python for moment, he knew il
would crush him to death. The snake on the
other hand, could not free itself. as il was
held fast at both extremities What was 10
be the result! Which would be the con-
queror!
The serpent must have conquered in the
ehd though it might not have been able 10
free itself, ss its tail was fastened 10 the tree
put 'root Millsm ives not able to strangls il,
with all the compression be was exercising
upon It's throat, and his strength would have
yielded IN time. Most certainly would he
nave fallen victim, but for plan that he At
length adopted to get himself free
During all the continuance Of the tsht be-
tween hIm and tie serpent, he had not al
tempted TO use bis knife He had not thoucb.
OF such weapon against such an enemy Not
dreaming that he would be brought into close
quarters, he had almost forgotten 10 at be car
Iied knife. By good fortune he had on.
and it was in his belt. Even though one or
two folds OF the snake were around his breast,
he could see the handle of the knife above
them; and making a Sudden grasp, he laid
hold Of ii, and drew it forth
The blade chan:ol 10 be almost as keen an
razor; aud although the serpent now sue.
ceeded in twisting ats head rtiaily free, bo-
fore 1t could tighten its fold, the sharp edge Of
the knife had half severed its body Ia twain
A second cash was made in another part,
and then third and still deeper one; and tie
resolute hunter had the qualification to see
the spiral rounds that threatened his destruc-
tion fall of and drop heavily at his feet.
In short while the python lay dead upon
the ground; and Groot Willem, although he
felt that he had secured great triumph Int
the spot with some regret that he had spoiled
tie SktH'
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aDrSVsa Sewing Hachinaa.

. gaiGh Eas granted the highest Award Of
tGs Paris Exhibition, tAersby receiving
the Worlds Ysrdiet Of Superiority.
'5SiE IMPROVEMENTS IN THiS MA
chine hls simFilee1 them IN many respects,
Si1ey sTe ecapaol sof executing twice The amount
= 7voEk tAsy did formerly in any given time.
Ihey are without qdestiOn the only Machines Ca
cGo.e "a 5eSiIg every variety Of goods perfect; .
=Lict ocSOia OF heavy trace foT harness can be
s@--d Hy 21y ef these machines by nole change
Z assIis ard ;1-Pat IN such manner that Ii e
..osest sCFutiry czI1Ot Geiect fault.
a i.ltflcIcr55s, planters and families will apG
i;I-ra Els oaiy safe Machines TO purchase, as they
if5 1u il stro2g -a& durable, and aot likely 10
ge; GCt or order.
W. lave a1:aiE9s Tish 9aeges attached, fer
si1ti1.5 mats, &C p-tronI5, CATERS, sc.
Sllk, zcrsso, Cotton, Needles, "a o., sszs.aRt!y
sa hand, at the lowest rates.
Ssf5JIs dSslYoIg Oft formation yeyardiaz Saw
x SaGhises Will please address
|. NJ. SINGER CO,
1s5 Baltimore ssreeI, BaIir.ors
= S--We arc PIE e.Jsrea to exchange these raa-
@a;sCs foI OLD ha2Salaes otany kind Terms liD-
c.sl- Pers0lS who have 5ee1 iaducedt0 purchsss
;ter.cT TnScAiRes under the PreteIt OF beizg
=a5a2, al! is2 tlis 3e2eAt Indeed.
s,sS- is-Iy
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BANKING HOUSE
CH y 3 3 3 BROTH RS

nEPOSITS.-D RECEIVED AND
A. Cfecfs paid without baree Drafts on the
northern seaboa'd cities received on deposit 1T
par, ard Exchange on said Cities furnished 10 de-
pcsttors without charge
INTEREST ON DEPOSITS Interest will be al
lowed On Deposits al su h rates as may be agreed
upon.
DEPOSITS IN VIRGINIA AND UHCuRRRNT Mo-
HEY Y.-DepoSits II Virginia and other Uncurrent
Money received TO be chez ked for, payable In
same 1uEd', or IN specie, we charging the Iegu-
DIscoUNTs Notes, Drafts, and Bills CT Ex-
change will be discounted, and Loans made on
stocks, Bohds, and Securities, at the market
rate
LETTERS OF CRzD1T.-E.e.ters OF Credit will
be furnished, negotiable in the different Cities Of
the United States on DEPOSIT OF NJ ouey or Collat-
erals, and interest allowed II Money Il deposited
and charged II Cola;erals, on such Terms as may
be agreed upon
TRAVELLING BILLS OF EXCHANGE Travellers
Will be furnished w!tn drafts Ill such SUMS as
may be desired negotiable In the different Cities
OF tie Uninn
BILLS AND LETrrRs OF CREDIT ON ENGLAND,
IRELAND AND EUROPE Bills OF Exchange and
Letters Of Credit on England, Ireland and Eu-
rope, FURNISHED at the market rate for Exchange,
in sums to sui:.
RCNOs, STcCKs, Gc.-Dords, Stocks, and Se-
curities paying from tn IL - cent always for
sale, oi bought in the different Cities at a com
upon orders, we reserve the right to can fer de-
pOsit or 10 eS cent on the cost Bonds Or Sticks
Will be ordered BY telegraph.
RAILROAD, CITY, A STATE BONDS Rail
read, City, and State Eonds can be placed in our
hands FOR negotiation either Ia this country or
Europe. H4iirOsG Iron purchased 1or cash or
with Bonds
LAND WARRANTs.-LandW Warrants bouo ht at
the market rates All Warrants sold by us are
saaraatssd IL every respect
Land Warrants located on commission
Land w arrant Quotations regularly fuInishe
1frequested.
Warrants will be forwarded to Western Houses
on orders, or sent for sale on commission to re-
sPonsibie parties.
RziL EsTATEAn iNsURANcRs.-Real Estate
Bought and sold, ana Insurances ttfected
CLAIMS on TIE UNITED 2TATEs, COURT OF
CLAIMS, CONG LRss Claims on the UniteS
states, before tie Court OF Claims or Congress
intrusted to US, will be prosecuted 6y able and
prompt attorneys.
CHUDD BROTHERS.
ian e. Opnn,ita tho 'rrs,sr,y
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MOTTO L.
= ~ = N "A q u u

" a. " - >
FLOCkS CLOCKS t,-Ct,OCKS ~ CAL
~ at the 6reat Ciocs Emporium, opposite Ezs,
Bro @ns' Rctel, and see The greatest a-sOrt- XII
meat Of CLOCKS this side Of New orr EsSi
Good Clocks warranted for ) 80. Also, all ~
kinds Clock Materials. Oils, Cords Bdiis. K.ys
Weights, &c The tFade supplie at wholesale
prizes IA b or Clocks given In exchange for
old Silver Or Cold Watches Also, good Watches
for sale low. Cal and see for yourselves, at
ROBINSOS'S, gag Pa av.,
ian 27-2m OpoOsite BroWns1 HntsI
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Ar PRIVATE SALE.

A PAIR OF FIRST RATE BLOOD BAY
IA CARRIAGE HORSES, upwards Of IN
10 hands high-young, sound, and per- d4
fecuy gentle In harness Also, New ORR bulk
lent harness. ..
The above property can be seen on application
at SMITHS Livery Stables, cofne, isIn street
and Penn. avenue. feb N 'sawsws
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S25 REWARD

THE ABOVE REWARD WILL BE PAID
Il by the subscriber for the apprehension ~
of NEGRO MAN TOM, who ran away SkS
from George A. MI'chell. ESQ to whom
he is hired for the year 1897. 9"
Tom is about y years old, OF medium size end
beioht. quite black, with full suit OF bushy
hair.
He is no doubt lurking about Georgetown or
Washington, as he has a number OF acquaintancex
in the District.
IN taken beyond the limits OF the State a reward
OF $50 will be paid. He must be brought home
10 the subscriber or secured In jail so that oct
him again SHELBY CLARK,
feb lo-eou Upper Marlboro, Md.
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IvHiS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT the
Il subscriber hath obtained from the Orphans
Court OF Washington county, In the District Of
Columbia, letters testamentsry on the personal
tate OF Nancy Mattingly, late OF Washington
county, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased, are hereby warned 10
exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, 10
the subscriber, on or before the ID day OF Decem
Der next; they may otherwise by law be excluded
from m all benefit OF the said estate.
Given under my hand this 7th day OF February,
1857 LUCY T.. MATrlNGLi,
fah -w9v4 ENecutrix.
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"A4i "o uiottIou'0u W oul PdlIOHs hereafter.
EfEMBERS OF CONGRESS. CITIZENS.
I'VE ana STRANGERS will ind our stock OF
Boors worth their attention. It is the largest and
most valuable assortment ever opened in this
city, comprising Standard and Miscellaneous
Works In all the departments Of Ancient and
Modern Science, Literature, aad Art Also, ell
the latest Publications, Annuals OF the Season,
Bibles, Prayer Books, Rev Editions Of the Po-
cts, &c, &c In Turkey Morocco, Antique, Vel
vet, ani other rich and superb Bindings, ele-
gantly illustrated.
A PRESE ENT,
worth from % Cents TO 800, wiz be given Tim
mediately after the sale) to every purchaser OF a
Boo K for which we receive 81 or mere
HTS per cent Of all our net receipts Will be
placed In the hands Of His Honor the Mayor of
Washington, to tie distributed for the ben At Of
the Poor Of the city.
At the Old Stand, under Dexter's Hotel, sign
OF the Red Flag.
jan 6-u J PHILBRICK Apn,
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stsayJLst SH.uy,x,,

4 LARGE AND l. l. T. e. 4 STOCK OF
n stella and O;heE styles OF Shawls, suitable for
tn' apprOsching SpEing, now OF hand. and viii
D. sod 4. very low price, by ;he subscriber, pa
rem avenue, between l2th and 18Th streets.
f-b 3-eOiM FRANK A. MCGEE,
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cdTr oFKgogUK gowAl B0SDs

IfiE 50 B>IKIbERS, AGENTS OR THE
Il sale Of these Bond , Tsq lest the attention OF
psrsO1s wishing - make safe teinvestmelts TO these
seeGFl.ie5 They can Oe s0ld SO as TO piy 10 per
ceat per aInuD Interest. Gre Coupons are paw
sOie IN New York, and also recsivs1 In payment
Of Taxes to tee city OF KeoIuk and the Bonds
are Sscuret b. "A equal amount of the stock OF
lie keok Jz aud Fort Des aicfn1s Railroad ant
may Dc Converted Into said stock a. tie option Of
The holder. We regard them one Of She very
BIS. securities IN the InlrEet
PAIRO T. NOURSE,
f.b sim 15sh st-ect. oppO 7 "a .lry Dent.
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DANClN q.

DANCING.
SECOND AND LAST QUARTER
DROF II. W.MUNDER, RESPECTFULLY
L announces o his friends and the 90
public generally, that his second and last ~
quarter III commence from the list to the EfSX
9Th of February All that wish to prepare {nE
for the Grand May Festival, would do AskliA
well TO enter their names Immediately.
The Fancy noes this season, will far excel
any tnat has ever been introduced In this city by
himself or any other teacher.
His agreeable Solrees, which has been 30 ex-
tensively patronized this season, will continue
every WEDNESDAY EVENING, (weather per
mitting) until further notice. jan 23-4w
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1ILk AID CREAM.

ERE-H MILK AND CREAM, BUTTER,
IL CHEESE, EGGS, HONEY, and VEGE-
TABLES, con ,tdntly on "a u, IN any quantities.
from one Il the best Dairy Farms la HaryIand
a. As 10th street, near the avenue, by
ian i-Im4 HN kNDRU9
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SECOND ANNUAL BALL

OF THE
EOuls Mems Etbrtw Literary Association
On MONDAY EVENING, March >, 1857,
At THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS.
THE YOUNG MEMS HEBREW LITERA-
L RY ASSOCIATION would respectfully in
form their lends and The public that their Sec
ond Annual Bail will take place or the evening
OF the above date, for the benefit OF purctssin a
library.
The undersigned believe that the object 10 be
accomplished 6y this Association, In the pursuit
cf knowledge by worthy and needy lsraelites,
viii not fail TO attract ycuT attention, and receive
the support and enc0aIagem- nt II The citizens OF
ibis District and other cities.
Tickets TWO DOLLARS-tO be had OF Tay-
IoT & Maury, Frank Taylor, Jos Shilling on and
at Browns and National Hotels.
Tire Committee.
Capt Z Levy, NJ Bien,
l. LOppenkeimer h Kaufman,
Ben, Bower,
Samstag, Nj Gross,
Ii King, Strauss,
A RoiIsnt, " Wolfsheimer.
feb 10, 1871 q, 90 % Ct
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'sOEET1EON AND INDEMNIFY FROM
LOSS By FIRE.

l. - T.
LOSS BIZ FIRE:
FIRE, tRtNE, AND INLAND INSURANCE.
7Ht4ri,ed Capital aa4 Surplus. 81, 1888, Isl ii.
'AREERS AID MECHANICS INsUR.
GECE CO., 0F PHILADELPHIA.
(Sse E0sthreS corner Pennsylvania cvcras and TIA
street, Washington City, d.
DIRECTORS.
3on. Taos. z. Florence, Charles Dingee,
George II Armstrong, Thomas ManderfeId,
Z zT!C5 A nuDicam, Edward r II.lDnho,d
George EeimbOld, r. Carroll brewster
i2LhSs = zeal, :sa ~ i5eac Leech. Ir:
EDWARD HfhMBOLD, Secretary.
LOCAL SURVEYORS.
Cb2riss Walter, No. 397 street, opposite City
Ino. q: liberation corner Firsts!reetsnd Virginia
Iarnes Williams, No. 81 Tour sad,a-hafs,rcet.
jaha Ri'Ples, 10 sol Thirteenth street, below
''n"''''-aia mAsisE ssfaPsi sURyEyos
Capt. }. P. Levy, No. 367 PennsyIyenia avenue
opposite National Hotel.
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT.
John ThCinason.
iae p15ihess Ct This Company will compare r.
72apy WIN the most successful OF similar pstitu.
.iOns In the United States
from inc ist day OF August, 1885, in FIVE months,
up - lSt January, 1856 the premiums received
aInOIaicd 10 the large sum OF one hundred and eight
thousand, one hundred aud iifyOne dollar, with
only fort six hundred aud sixty six dollars losses
'epOrt'd
With ,hese evidence, of success and good man
age'nrnt, the directors feel justified in soliciting
share Of public patronage, believing that the secu-
rity offered Is an pie ana that ali fair claims will be
ABUSED more accordingto equity Lhan legal techni.
calties.
The company i3prepared To issue policies agans,
loss OT damage by FIRE on DWELLINGS, FURNI-
1UEE, MILLS, MAHUFACTORIES, WARE
HOUSES, al descriptions OF BUILDINGS, and
their cOntents, or all kinds Of mERCHANDISE,
transported by VESSELS, STEAHB BOATS, CA
NAL BOATS, RAILROADS, and the usual con.
veyences 20 or ffora any portion OF EUROPE aad
AN ERICA, and on tne hulls Of STEAMBOATS,
navigating the western waters
The rates OF premium will be as low as other
companies, and liz fixing them every Improvement
IN cons,ruc ion and ARE will be Ia en- into
consideration.
Al Losses speedily adjusted and promptly paid.
once northwest Corner Pennsylvania avenue and
Seventeenth street, Washington city, D. e..
In5uTanee may also he effected at the Home Once
Northwest corner Ha!rltlt and Second Streets PILa
detPhtG, and in other PRINCIPAL cities of the United
States by authorized officers Of The company.
Jel4-lyt
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Rectifyiug Establishment

TyNHE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS
l. method OF Informing liquor dealers that he
has Htted up aRECTlFYiNG ESTABLISH
VI EN- L In this city, and is now prepared ia sup
ply all those who NAV favor him with their GUS
icin. he has on hand large STOCK OF BIandes,
Gin, Wines, and Old Whiskeys, which ne can
sell at as low figure 6s they can he purchased
Tor either In Baltimore or Phi!adelphia
N d. The subscriber has also on hand, a large
los OF Foreign end Domestic Cigars
PETER FEGAN,
No. % Louisiana avenue, near 10th st.
Ian 11-6In<
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GRAND NATIONAL
ANNIVERSARY BALL,
At CARUSPS SALOON,

MONDAY EVENING, February 23d, 1857.
rENHE WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY
u would respectfully inform their friends and
the citizens generally that their
TWENTIETH ANNUAL BALL
Will 6e given On the evening OF the above date
when ;bey Will be pleased TO meet them in Ceie-
bTsting the is5th anniversary OF the birth OF him
who was fISSt an War, EITst Peace, FtgSs
IL the hearts Of has CoNHtTsm -
The event they commemorate and a regard for
the preservation Of that reputation which has
stood fair through along series OF years, will cause
extraordinary exertion to make II suTpsss all pre-
vicus entertainments OF the Corps
The following gentlemen have been selected 10
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COAL KEgr UNDER COVER.

,, 40 sos. 90 fhs ToH.
NOW ON HAND, TIE EtSr QUALITIES
- OF Waite Ssn, Red Ash a al Lenfgh COAL
Wdr'aS:sd 10 gtus sGEISfaciies Delivered free
from dit.
Also, Hickory. Oak AMI Pine WOOD.
L. J. & w. VI. CALF,
N. w. corner l2tn ana streets, 40 SIT,
dec 2O-H OEe square south OF Pa. avenue.
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NO. 367 Pa ave-, opposite National Hotel.

No. 367 Pa ave-, opposite National Hotel.
JONAS L. LEVY,
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN FIEE
WINES, BgANDIEs, GROCERIES, AND
GIG RS,
HAS IN STORE VERY CHOICE AZ
sortment Of Champagne in quarts and pin.s,
lXL; and Tresan de Bausey, ana other desirable
Brands; Brandy In cask and bottles, Vintage
i777 to 1910; Runs Of all kinds; Whiskeys 1SiO
to 1855 Holland Gin OF al kinds;
Claret Wines Of all brands
Burgundys do DO
SatIrne do do
Sherry do do
Madeira do do
Port do do
German do 90
Hook do do
Italian do do
Hungarian do do
English Ale and Porter Of all brands
Cigars do do
COrdials do do
Cross & Blackwall's London pickles and
Preserves Of all kinds
Coffee Sugar, Teas, &c, &c
367 Penn avenue, opposite National Hotel.
Jan z3-ly JONAS Z. LEVY.
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CORPORATION SIOGks for sale BY
~ feb lid CHUBB BROTHERS.N y
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nPEiA GLASS Es sSUfF AND CI8aR
~ BoIesI hne Goods for Presents, &c at
H. J. McLAUGHLlN's,
jan 10 No -, between 6tn aad oh SIS.
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WITCHES AND JEWELRY

u tFcfy u-Sc3I p-IQI dnI n gr93t variety, con
stlltly on hand, alj receiving flesh arrivals al
mos; every day Fine Us ks) GaIi Watches,
from SD % $3.50, ami warranted correct dine
keepers. Coral, Cineo, Mosaic aud plain Gold
Braceie;s, Pia5 ana Earrings, Tin sets or cy the
siaSle piece,} God Vest, Fob, q Iard, G. catalan
aid Neck Cbsias, Seals, KEYS, Locksts, Charms
ana general assoft-neut Of goods usually KEEP!
In . Je~elIy store
Fins Wa:oa Repairing done by al experienced
and cOmpeten, workman, ana ali work war; inted
ID give satisfaction al SO Pennsylvania avenue
dec 24- "A. % HDbID
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srOcK ~ rHE OLD DOMINION COAL
Gu nPASf, kANAWHA COUNTY,
EIRRfNIA.

SUBSCRlP rIONS WILL BE RECEIF I'D
~ al the Banking House Of Chubb Brothers for
Tue rsraaintng stOsk of the above company, be-
Ing three hundred shares The capital stock Is
SlJO 90 ldollars,) OF which go 900 has been
subscribed fhe mines are now prepared for
active OPerati Ons, and per ceat interest Will be
gHnantest upon the stock now offered for sale
oy the original stockholders, for the period OF
two years
Particulars In regard to the stock. and its pros
PC 5, Will os ma ie known upon application to
lsn27 P.P DANDRID6E, Agent.
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NEW PICTORIAL HISTORY THE
" United States, for schools and families by
BeasOn J. LOSING, author OF PICTORIAL File d
Book Of the Revolution. lllu stratei with over
40 nne EnQravings Price ~ ceats. Just pub
hshsd and Tor sale at
TAYLOR e MAURY'S
feO II Bookstore near 9Th st.
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STANDARD SILVER WARE

4 Al NOW WMANUFACEURIN6 PURE SILL
Yer spoons, Folks, Ladies', Butter, Fish PIE
Cake and Ice Cream Knives, Sugar ShoveIs and
Fongs, Napkin Rings, Cream, 6rayy, Mustard
aad SAN Spoons, &c &c Oh my owl PREMISE
sli do not palm 0Y nG tie publ: Northern MN :
u!Ic;Ired Articles (1aicd caloot always be re-
ied o1 as 9enuinel for rly own, bat every article
HIl1e In my esta5Iisa ne1t can and will be war
TaateS "a above.
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THATVALUE THEIR SIGHT

w to all that suffer with defective sight,
caused by age, sickness, and particularly from
glasses tntudiciousiy selected, to his superior
SPECTACLES ana g LASSES carefully gfou nd
oy himself to true spherical accuracy, and bril-
liant transparency, suited precisely and benef-
cialy to the wearer according to the concayity OF
conveIity Of the eye. Very numerous are the I'll
effects caused TO the precious organ Of sight fron
The commencement OF using glasses in 70. being
precisely suited, by the use Of an Opsomstsr; and
the practice OF many yeats enables hin to meas
ure the focal disease Of tie eyes, and such glass
es that are absolutely required will be furnished
with precision and satisfaction
JOHN TOBIAS acknowledges the very Hbe.
raj encouragement already obtsined, and further
solicits the patronage Of those that have not yet
ayailed themselves Of his aid
Persons that cannot conveniently call, By send
Ing the glasses In use, and state how many inch
es thoy can read this print with their spectac!es,
can be supplied vlth such ~ will Improve their
sight.
InnumersSle testimonials to be seen and J IL
eIenceS given to many who have derived me
greatest esSi and comfort from his glasses
Circulars 20 bs had gratis, et his office No.
si2 SEVENTH STREET, tarss dso-s fysSi
Odd Fs!IoSS' Hall, Up STAIRS.
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3UDk RI1DIHH.

CsfAsr ssssfl s!FssT 6B1 Maryland asssHs
ssGY Shs SEtfssosiGs Is.sttxffoa.
EDWARD LICEfE lESPECTF ULLY In
IA forms the subscribers 20 BF0En's Bible and
Shakespeare, now Just completed, that he is pre-
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