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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-07-01
PIC IRON.

HeVolVeTS! F1TeaTmS
CUTLERYl VARIETY zGOODSi!
TRUSSES.
WOULD call attention my large and splendid stoek Of
PTesrmF consisting Of Single Double RATeeh Gums
Collie Ailend. Marstons and Warmers Rsyoivers, and
great variety Of Pistols too numerouGt to mention.
ALsOA sdlendid stock Of Cutlery, Variety Goods, etc.
TTusses and Supporters In great variety.
~ All ksds Of TePsIFiDg dGne with neaine1s and dis
patch ct 7. C4RTWRIGHT'S
Cutlery, Variety aud hnslC Store,
IsiD i25 Main St. Wheeling.
DARTICULAR attention caIedso style Of lever
Wateh srery part oI'shteA "a AncuSIctITedf IN Tsr-
which In variety Of style, gold and silver
FhesA watches S5ejeEeed and Earrantedtob correct
PoTSsie 81 G. r. Brown,
mAy1 waslibftcr Hall. MCprce st
Piano Fortes
nPENED THIS DAY, another lot Of ChicterinG Sons
" Piano RoFtes which claim TO be superior other
brought this market notwithstanding all tie aud Wind
about other makers sriugs and gold medals into the
bargain.
We respectfully call on those who Instrument
that relied on price, to and select
Hre aHs stock, ready for sale AZ No. 26 Union
'' isss NrtloR
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ARRIVALS At THE HOTELS.

BROWNS HOTEL j NJ Duvan, Md: r. A
Hines, do; r Brashear, doc; d Whitemarsh. do;
L Campbell, do; Mr. Davidson. Miss; NJ SIyn
non. Md; Watts, do; Augustus Price Ny: a
Thomas, do; w X Johnson, Va: Lit J NJ Duncan
LSNi 6 Dodd, Pa; Lane. do; Rev Shir.
land land and s1st=r NY Moore. do Duke and
lady, do; L q Wall and lady. Nc: VIM r ia
Dor and lady. Pa; Col q Hodge XIV; Chas An
derson, y; Rev DIR Lott and lady, Can: DIR James
Higgins. Nd; d Cameron, III Mr. Mcclure, Md;
w Beckenbaugh, do; Col 6 p Kane, do: b r
Hawks. do j. II Stabler, do; f. LaBeaume
Tex; Newman. Mo; w II smith. do jaime, p
s,earns Mass Hitchcock and family, Va.
Miss Ella Morant, do; A X Rogers do; r sand
ers; do; Captain Henry, Pa; BarksdaIe, Miss
= MuIIin, Mass; J q Joyce, d; Captain H w
WI take !. Ny; FAINT; Va. D Worthing-
Ion, 'aI; ID " w orthngton, do: w Bailey do
Leweiien, Va; n Hogan. Pa; DIR r e Fish
e. NC; Miss A Fisher, do; w ri Hawl.y \
=; jas Honey do Overton, do; VI Heck va
q Moon; NY; l. ID Humphrey and lady, do b
supp. Tex; Norris, Nd: w A Meekins
DO, w Sutherton, Va; Ferguson, do: r I
Massie, do; IL E Burton aed family, Md: X Shen-
Harvie W.
WIZARDS HOTEL-C Dubois. Ny.TG
Ieimadge, do: w II Talmadge, do; A Ciau,so1
suoa' J J Ward, Pa; l. Brown, NY; b Delane
CSA; ID VI Cohen. USMC; A A Brnnets Ma n,
aglehaTt do; 7 VI Derr, do; NJ Morris, SC: II
hltter, DC ii Justice. Va; s Newbery; w
Mass; q Underwood, = lys do; ! p Fos,er. IN
u Poster, Pa; p Whicher, Iowa: A Del Rne
S HS. ID March. ly; Ny; w T Rice, Iy, DIR,
bar, Lewis, do; } BuIbridge, Iy' XIV: NJ.
BIooks ia; MIS- Thompson. DIR, do: p TayIor
Nd; II Wseden, do; 4 Paul, Va; Gonglan do
do; w Goodall, NY; II Otis. do; : j Rnrgs," d.
GIifts. Pa; E Nolin, ly, do; Miss Voliu. do;
w ID Roberts, Ny; Bowling. do; Plumb do;
Colby, ly, do; NJ SpTague, Pa &c CLYDE do. Me-
Clyde, do; II HnbeT, Md; w YerGy. ~ EC.
sRroul, Ny; ID Ingals, do; Miss ingais. do;
WI haston, Mass; Granger, do; Spur, iy, Nd;
holds, do; Haddock, Del; w Solver, wis. r N
Joslyn, do; w Joslyn, do; X Tucker CSS
kIRKWOOD HOUSE.-H b Manchester Nv
w + Sim, Md; r Steers. NY; NJ Parks Va,
w NJ Wiley, Pa; G ) King, Md; M Coleman. Ia
DIV, and children, Pa; ) Lord, USA; w 8
Chiles, Md; G Hill; II Brasher, La; w w
Hs ~ bert va; II Dulany, do; Merchan. Va;
gin. Va; X Morris. Pa
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IL y lot Of fine strawberries received i'm Bal
umore, on Thursday, sold for one dollar per quart
IL What is the difference between pool OF
sa gnant water, and pewter image of Satan
One Is dead level, and the other is lead devil
" The Franklin Typographical Society of
memphis (Tennessee) have purchased the Mem.
Phis Daily Eagle and Enquirer.
IL r r. Nelson, Esq. whom the President
has appointed Associate Justice OF Minnesota Is
a son OF Judge Nelson, of the United States Su-
preme Court
u Truth, like the juice Of a poppy. I'm small
Quantities, Gains men; in larger heats and irri-
tates them, and is attended by fatal consequences
In Its excess.-LaRdOn.
IL Some forty acres of James b Claws farm
-FOUR miles back from the ST Louis court house
acre. '' P-i
II The Louisville Democrat saws that at the
ia'e elections in Michigan the Democrats gained
IN every county, except four The net gain in the
State was ,s6i.
II Buffalo New York; exchange states
mat man in the employ of James o Robson
gunsmith, was severely injured while running
bullets His mould becoming hot. he cooled Il
by plunging IL in the water, and then commenced
pouring lead again. The water in the mould
oiew the lead into his face and eyes seriously i'm
jurlng both. IL is feared he NAV lose his sight
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HUNTSVILLE, (Als.) April Isf, 1857.
EOR ALL PARTS OF THE WEST.
~ - 49, 49, IS ssssssSEs3zSs
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
New AND IMPROVED ARRANGEMENTS.

6ALIIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
NEW AND IMPROVED ARRANGEMENTS.
Three Trains daily from Baltimore for Cumber
Ths tIa % Sf
texoept Sunday al 645 a. m cQnnectIng with trans
JgnetionAwli stop at Way Stations, and arrive at
ID The i TRkfN leave. Camden st.ton
daily Except Sunday at SO a. M, and reaches
trans for Columbus Cincinnati, bay ton Indsnspo-
lis, Louisville, Cleveland Toledo, Detroit, Chicago
Sd The EXPRESs TRRiS ie S1,a' daily .7p.
m, connecting with express trains for Cincinnati s.
LOUIS Cairo, Chicago, and intermediate places. The
distance To Cincinnati and other central and southern
places IN the W est, nearly 100 miles shorter than
10y any other route. Tho time to these places also
IT Baggage checked through to Columbus, Gin
cinnatI, indianapolis, and 81. Louis.
u Passengers and Baggage transferred at a.
THROUGH TICKETS will be sold to. the large
the Ticket Office. Camden Station, and at Washing
II A seoond-cass car is attached to the MAIL
Passengers. from Baltimore or Washington msy
modaton Or Ms Tram and lying over eGA at CamSer-
land or Oakland. They resume the next mornns BY
and reaches Wh ne ea AZ O. Cumberland al 80
rassengers from Washington have ample time for
This is the only route by which Through TIckets
and Baggage Checks can be obtained IN Washington.
FOR WAY PASSENGERS.
stations east Of Cumberland and the Express al sts
IONS between Piedmont, going West. Eastva rdly
eommodaton leaves Cumberland at s.s. Reaching
The FREDERficK TRAIN st.rt..t.p. lex
rreoerlck at a. m. arriving at Baltimore at l2-S
The ELLICOTT's MILL TRAIN leave. Cam
TI S.aton AZ a. M and $50 p. m. Leaves Ellcotts
Mills al 7'o a. m. and 7-so p M, except SUNDAYS.
JAn to-u Master of TraDspOrtsfio
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EVENING STAR.

ID We recognize under the NOM de plume o.
)etical contributions have heretofore graced the
,lumns of the Phliadelphia literary papers.
lFoR THE STAR.
Florence Lee; Or, the Lemon Flower.
BY PAUL MUsINGToS.
Fondy loved Florence Lee,
Fragrant bud of the Lemon Tree;
Sllken tress, and soft, white hand.
sunny girl Of sunny land
Eyes that shown in n sea Of light
As stars on the mOonlit wave at night:
Gadsome heart, and wltchlng smile,
80 Tree from grief, so free from guile: -
Joyous maiden, Florence Lee
Bursting bud Of the Lemon Tree.
Soon there came an unseen hand
To pluck this bud for the spIrIt lsnd.
"A single tear-a single sigh
"a Gew-orop fell as the breeze swept bye
And the HOVER closed its leaves to die
SherlShed blossom, Florence Lee,
stricken bloom OF the Lemon Tree,
snow fake fell on its grassy bed
was cry stal tear by the angels she'd
frozen drop from the fount of grief.
stainless shroud for the faded leaf.
Pure a. that my grief for thee,
So young to die. my Florence Lee,
simple urn in a cypress grove
contains the ashes of my love-;
Two little birds go there to drink
The rain drops from the vases brink;
AMI when the flowers bloom In Spring,
A band of thoughtful children bring
The faIrest Tor the dead ones grave
And while the cy press branches wave,
Thy JOIN their tiny hands, and sing,
Thy Ieiil, not mime, be done. o King ~
Vet. thou vast all IN all TO me,
My spirit bloom, my Florence Lee.
WASHINGTON, May, 1851.
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AQUEDUCT.
OFFICE OF TIE WASHING ToS AQuEDucr,l

OFFICE OF THE WAsHNaT9x AQrEDgcr.}
Proposals are invited for materials and Work for
the Washington Aqueduct.
Proposals received up to 18th May will be opened at
Maps. profles, and specifications of materials and
office on and after tho 9th Of April next at 'i'''
The work to be let will embrace Masonry of some
hank ent Of Reservoirs Iron Pipes Connected with
me Ressrv9lrS, Lunch IRON main, Gate Houses
For the particular works and materials reference
made to the specifications and plans.
acquired by the United States. there may he some
delay IN commencing the work thereon but for such
unavoidable delays due allowance will be made in the
time of completion.
Portions only of some of the works can he compile
for unfinished work viii be subject to future appro
PrstIons by Congress. The Engineer reserves the
rght TO prescribe the amount Of work be done and
rate of progress under each contract for each apprO
pra.2R and IN case of the appropriation not holding
be st6YPed until funds become available.
work f want S Inc Of nxd st6oPPass OF any s
Will be paid, If, In the judgment of the engineer the
S SO SesS has gone
Inted states Treasury, upon the monthly estimates
condition Of ali that att the workmen ,Ss
be pnId Their fnli wages monthly. and IN specie.
for work or materials on the II"
The United states reserves the right reject any
geous3 and TO make such arrangements as NAV be
considered most conducive to the progress Of the
Every Offer must be accompanied by a written guar
antee, signed by one or more responsible persons TO
the effect that he or they undertake that the bidder
or bidders will, If his or their bid be accepted enter
into an obligation, within ten days with good and re-
sponslble securities for the of the work
undertaken said guarantee TO be accom- by the
certhcate OF the United Stat Judge nited
Shtes dlstrct attorney, navy agent, some officer
OF the GENERAL government or individual known to
the Engineer or Department of War, that the guar
an1oIs are able to mai good their guarantee.
,bids Will be opened n presence Of bidders If any
oil them choose to be present.
NJ. c. MEIGS,
Captain of Engineers in charge.
FORM OF GUARANTEE.
T0Capt Nj. Z; MEIss, L. =. Engineer
we. the undersigned, residents of - in the
state Of -, hereby, Jointly and severally, cove
nant with the United states. and gaara nj ee in case
the foregoing bid of be acccopted, that he or
they will, within ten days after acce OF the
said bd execute the contract for the same " i'm good
and sulcIen suretles to perform furn the srti
ces proposed In conformity the terms of the adver
tisement under which II was made. And i'm case the
said -- shall fail to enter into contract as afoye
said, we guarantee TO max good the difference he
bidder.
's,sn'd'' t::B::
hereby certify that 10 the best Of my knowledge
sufficient. eN ""N
tSigned,) EE
mar 7-eodt7My 6lawtf
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WILLIS on SPIRITUALisM.-N. y. Willis hap
Pened to be in New York the other evening when
Mrs Hatch, the SprIitualist appeared at the Ia
oeTnacle- He describes her possessing great
dignity. clearness, promptness, and undeniabIe
superiority OF reasoning powers If what he saws
be true, no wonder that Captain Rynders was
melted Mr.. Willis says
am, perhaps, from long study and practice,
as good Judge of fitness in the use of language
as most men and, in 4 full hour of close atten-
ton, could detect no word that could be altered
Tor the better-nOne, indeed, (and this surprised
me still mOEe,) which was not used with strict
ndtllty to its derivative meaning The practiced
scholarship which this last point us saly requires
and the CuriOusly Undertaking and confident u
ency with which the beautiful language was de-
iivered, was critically wonderful. 1t would
nave aStOnlShed me, in eXtempore sDeech by
the most accomplished orator in the world
The argument was long, and. on the clergy
man 8 part, q warm and sarcastic one But what
was very curious and amusing was the difference
o. scope and dignity in the operation of the two
minds she looked at the subject through an
open window. and he through keyhoe She
was severe, by the courage, skill and calm good
temper with which she met his objections in the
fnli face Of their meaning only, disregarding
their sneers and he was severe, by twisting her
words into constructions not intended, and by
feathering the sarcasms thereupon with religious
common places. Instead of the sonorous obscu-
rity and rhapsody of which the spiritualists are
commonly accused, her arg unlent was the direct
est and coolest possible specimen (Iny brother
and thought) Of fair and clear reasoning
Ny experience in spiritualism has been ALWAYS
unsatisfactory. The . Fox girls and others have
tried their spells upon me in vain. But il would
be very bigoted and blind not to see and acknowl-
edge the wonderful inteIlectsa! denomination
made by Mrs Hatch and ho,c 10 Explain it, with
her age. habits and education is the true point at
issue think we should at least look at IL Sc
riously-if only in obedience to the scripture er
hortation which closes the chapter on this very
SUBJECT: Covet earnestly the best gifts ~
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CHANGE OF PLACE OF SALE OF THE
DELAWARE TRUST LANDS IN KANSAS.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. }

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIoR,l
- OFFICE or INDIAN AFFa A prIl 6. 1857.
NOTICE IN HEREBY GIVEN that the place of sale of
the Delaware Trust Lands in Kansas Territory adj
vsrtIsed to take place at Lecompton on the sd day
Of June next, has been changed to. and will COM
mence at, OSAWkEE, in said Territory, on the
same day and date
By order Of the Secretary of the Interior.
CHARLES f.. MIX,
apt Commissioner ad interim.
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CHANGES IN The DAYS OF SALE OF THE
ABOVE DESCRIBED INDIAN TRUST
LANDS IN KANSAS.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

DEPARTMENT OF THE ISTERIOR,f
Office of Indian Affairs, A pril IL, 1857.
NOTICE. is HEREBY GIVEN that the days designated
IN the foregoing proclamation for the commencement
of the sale of certain Indian trust lands are chang ed
and postponed TO the following periods
Iowa lands, at Iowa Point, " edne sday Sd day of
June next.
The lands Of the Weas, & c., at Paoli to Wednes-
day, oath day of June next
Delaware lands, at Osawkee, to "Wednesday 18th
day of July next.
By order of the Secretary of the Interior:
CHARLES f.. MIX,
ap l3-lawtlJe Commissioners ad inferi,u
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Wit at N Pinch.

A country girl one morning went,
To market with pig;
The little curl tail, not content,
Began To squeal jig.
4 dandy who was riding by,
Who wished to pass joke
My dear. how comes your child to cry,
When wrapped up In cloak ?"
The country girl thus quick replies
So bad breeding had he,
Tint, ever and anon, he cries
Whence er ne sees his daddy"
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FRESH BEEF AND VEGETABLES FOR
THE NAVY.
NAVY AGENTS OFFICE, April Is, 1857.

NAVY AGENTS OFFICE, April Is, 1857.
Sealed Proposals will be received at this Office un-
VI Monday, the twenty fifth day of Nav, 1881. at
IGh 70. .he supply of such quantities OF FIR ESH
bEEr ana VEGETABLES as NAV be required ON
Ihe ashlngton station, during the seal year com
menehs on the Isl day OF July next, and ending on
The Beef and Vegetables must be OF good oualtv.
be offered for by the pound ~ q" 'i'4o hhus'
Bond with approved security will be required in
onehaif the estimated amount of the contraat III
twenty per centum In addition will be withbsJ f,n
the amount OF each payment to be made as collateral
security for the due performances of the cont. ~
which will on account be paid until 1t is fully com
Piled with. VIII
Every offer made mast be accompanied las direoted
In the act of Congress making appropriation for the
naval service for 1851, approved 10th August
l346) by written guarantee, signed by ono more
responsible persons to the effect that he they un-
dertake that the bidder bidders WILL If his their
bad be pied, enter into litigation, within five
days. with good and sufficient sureies, to furnish the
articles pre- posed.
No proposal will be considered unless accompanied
by such guarantee. E' A. GREENLEAF,
an N-Rw4w Navy Agent.
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DLUMBING AND GAS FIXING,

MILLER & CUNNINGHAM. Penn. avenue.
south SIDE, between 18th and 18th Streets have lust
receved Complete assortment of goods in their line
DR0P LIGHTS, FORCE and LIFT Pumps
BA IHlNG TUBS SHOWER BATHS, BASINS
&c all of which are of the newest and most an n
psSHed Patterns Builders and others fSr
nst,;, f nHu ,nel establishment unegualled ia the
psTIS ha,v nestness and efficiency Of work.
ney respectfully solicit share of the business in
.nelr llne from al and, being Washing ton trades
men b9th by birth and apprenticeship, will take prop
Pri9e IN proving by their work that Plumbing and
Has flTtures can be done by Washington mechan-
les as cSeaply and as well as by any others in the
OIutou apT-tf
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BANKING HOUSE OF


DEposIIs:- Deposits received and Checks, paid
without charge. Drafts on the northern seabOard
cities received on Deposit at par, and Exchange
said Cities urnshed to depositors without charge.
on Deposits at such rates as may be agreed upon.
DEPOSITS IN VIRGINIA AND LNcuRRENr MONEY.
Deposits IN Virginia and other Uncurrent Money
ceived to be checked for, able in same funds
specie, we charging the regular Ex change.
DIsCouNTs.-Notes, Drafts, and Bills Of FIX change
will be discounted, and Loans made on Stocks Bonds
and Securities, at the market rate.
LETTERS OF CREDIT.-Letters of Credit will be
FURNISHED negotiable in the different Cities of the
and interest allowed if Money is deposited, and
charged If Collateras. such terms may be agreed
upon.
TRAVELLING BILLS OF Reconsideration will
De furnished with drafts IN such sums may be de-
sired negotiable in the different Cities of the Union
LANDAND EUR0PRMf,ill, Of ExcHanga and Ilettat.
of Credit on England, Ireland and Europe furnished
at the market rate for Exchange, in sums to suit.
bought in the different Cities at commisslon of
pr cent Where Stocks are bought upon orders, we
reserve the right to call for deposit Of pr cent on
the cost. Bonds or Stocks will be ordered by tee-
graph.
City, and State Bonds be iced In our hands for
negotiation, either in this country or Europe. Rail
ROAD Iron purchased for cash or with Bonds.
market rates. All Warrants sold by us are grarano
tee In every respect.
Land Warrants located en- commission.
Land Warrant quotations regularly furnished if re-
Warrants will be forwarded to Western Houses on
orders or sent Tor sale on to responsible
REAL ESTATE AND INSTANCES. Real Estate
bought and sold and Insurances effected. H''o''
CoseREss-Clsins on the United States, before M;
Court OF CLAIMS or Congress, ntrusted to us, will he
prosecuted by prompt and able attorneys:
Jan n Opposite the TYeaaurv
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RECTIFYING ESTABLISHMENT-Tb nm.
IL dersigned takes this method of informing Lio,nr
DEALERS that he has fitted up RECTIFYING ES.
to supply ell those who may 1avor him with Their
custom. He has on hand large stock Of Brandies.
at as low figure as they can be purchased for Ell
ther IN Baltimore or Philadelphia. ''' "a
Of Foreign and Domestic GiEss; - '0'
len Asm. No. Is Louis, srE sE F AGA :.
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Balance remaining with the Company. s22s,oS7 o
S523,057 o.

The business of this Company will compare favor
ABLY with The most successful similar institutions in
From the LIST day Of August 1855 fifteen months.
and interest received amounted to the large sum of
four hundred thousand one hundred and eighty five
Of dh and
seven thousand one hundred and twenty eight dol
With these evidences of success and good man.
agement, the Directors feel justified in soliciting
offered ample and that ali fair GAINS sn Will ie Be
!nsted more according to equity than legal technical
The Company is prepared to issue policies against
tF1SfSk EigEkNt W. HHtHhs MAN
All de na N Gf and their contents
a ans a av s portion o."
Western Waters.
The rates Of Premium will be as low as other com
panleS, and IN hXlng them every lmprov ement In
construction and arrangement will be taken into con-
Al losses speedily adjusted and promptly paid
Office. northwest oorneG PenRsylvania avenue and
18th street, Washington City, d. c.
Insurance may also be affected at the Home OGes
Torth1sSt corner Walnut and Second streets,
BY authorized officers Of the Company m any ~ sps
WAsHlSseIH2ihs iAsHEEbH So G8MRAEX
CAPITAL. S1O,OOo"
This Company is now prepared to receive applica-
tons for lNSCRANCEON BUILDINGS, MER-
CHANDlSE, &c, at the usual City rates, without
any charge for Policy, at their Office, corner of
Tenth Street and Pennsy lvania Avenue, over the
Washington City Savings Bank.
DIRECTORS.
WIN. +. Bayly, Samuel Bacon,
Robert Farnham, James F. Halliday,
WIN. Orme, Hudson TAYLOR
Francis Mohun, M. w. Gait.
Benz. Beall,
JAMES C. MCGUIRE, President
IT, IL. HANSON, Secretary. ap lily
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C2S PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
%CO near corner Of lSfh Street.
B. H. STINEMETZ having made arranaemsn,.
with Company of Hatters to Be fur sS''
nlshed with the most popular STYLES
of MOLESKIN AND BEAVER
HATS, will hereafter make a dis
count of IN per cent upon the actual
market price, making thefIat sold for
81 land not unfrequenty for So for O n
the low price Of $3.50, slight varia- 9T
perior quality for the money. To make this system
efectua he will keep no books, but sell exclusive
~ Tor CASH on DELIVERY, which cannot fail being
advantageous to the purchaser thereby enabling him
to buy for cash and sell at small profit, meeting
New Styles FELT HATS, CAPS, and STRAW
GOODS, for Men, Boys. Misses and Infants wear.
Persons are invited to call and examine our stock
Call at 2a6 Pennsylvania Avenue, near corner of
loth street. ap lift
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for gold silver, bullion, specie, jewelry precious
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