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according to other testimony, endeayoring to
eject her from his house as disagreeable and
dangerous tenant He loves and hates; he
courts with silly fondnes he swears with de-.
moniac hate; he is in New York, and he is out
OF New York be is in the City in BROOKLYN,
In saratoga, in Herkimer simultaneously he
mates Mrs. Cunningham at the very time he is
venge in breath and passes his honeymoon
In writing letters about the " old toad whom,
according to other testimony, he has Just led to
the altar
Of course, there is false swearing in all this !;
not little perjury, but not so much as the pub
Inc Imagine. People are easily mistaken about
dates and facts. and identities; and here is the
great difficulty the Surrogate has to encounter
10 reconcile conflicting evidence, to harmonize
mass OF contradictory testimony, to build up
an ordely and reliable theory out of a chaos OF
miscellaneous facts-this requires the highest
powers OF the human intellect The Surrogate
has mammoth task before him, but we believe
ne Will perform it well.-N. 7. Mirror.
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AUCTION SALES.
By A. GREEN, AuetIoneer.

HANDSOME BUILDING LOT ON NORTH
H T., BETWEEN 2D AND SD STREETS WEST, AT
AUcrION.-On TUESDAY, the 2Sd instant, | shall
SELL In front of the premises at O'Clock p. M. Lot
No. 2, in square $50. fronting 80 feet ON north f
street north side. next to the corner of I'd street
west, running back 100 feet TO a IS feet alley.
1t is unnecessary for me say thing relative to
the beautiful location of the above edescrlbed prop
erty. All ask that persons wishing to purchase
will examine the premises for themselves. and am
satisfied that they will he convinced that it is OF
the most beautiful and commanding sites for Prl-
surrounding neighborhood in rapid state of improve
ment.
Terms; One third cash; the balance i'm six and
twelve months, for notes bearing interest from day
of sale.
deed given and a deed of trust taken.
Title indlsputable.
je I2-d A. GREEN Auct
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NEW GROCERY, WINE, AND

r..
The subscriber begs to inform hIs friends and the
public that he has opened NEW STORE corner
OF 18th street and Louisiana avenue, where he in
tends to keep constantly on hand large and varied
assortment of Foreign and Domestic WINES, IL
QUORS, CIGARS, and FINE GROCERIES,
consisting of Fine Teas, Sugar, Coffee, Flour, Soap
Olives, RaIslns, Figs. Sardnes, AnchOvies, Otard
Marrett & Co., Pinet & Co, aud Col. Chabard's
Brandles IN cases, demjohns, and casks. Old ia
malca Rum, Sherrles Madeira, Port of various de-
scrlptIOns, 1T. Julien Claret Chateaux Margaux in
cases, Champagne Cider, Brandy Fruits, ReynOld's
Edinburgh Ale, AnDisette, MaraschinO, CulacOa
Absynthe, Champagne, and large and varied de-
scrIptlOn of Havana Cigars.
Also, StoughiOn Bitters, and Fever and Ague
Bltters, Porter, Ale and Cider.
Families are particularly invited to call and exam
Inc the stock before purchasing elsewhere. Mem
bers OF Congress are ais informed that their orders
VIII be promptly attended to, and delivered at their
residences at the shortest notice.
general assortment of fine Havana Cigars, i'm
ported direct by the subscriber at Wholesale and re-
tail.
Canal Boats supplied on reasonable terms, and
produce taken In exchange
Levy's Old Whiskey, constantly on hand, of ls4o
Country orders punctuaily attended to, and coun-
try produce of all descriptions received consign-
ment. JONAS y. LEVY,
Je 8-tf No. 5A Twelfth street.
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THE IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH.

DR.. LO0MIS, the inventor and patentee of
"L Looniis' Mineral Plate Teeth" having
successfully introduced his improvement intSy$~
various cities, has now permanently estab- -~-@lLo
lished himself in Washington.
This Improvement for Sets of Teeth consists chief
ly In maxi king set of but one piece of material, and
that indestructible mineral. No metal is used in
their construction, and they therefore free from
galvanic action and metallic taste. There are no
joints to become filled with moisture PARTICLES of
food, hence they are pure and clean. They are
lighter stronger. less clumsy far more durable and
natural in their ap pearance will give a reward of
One Thousand Dollars to any one who will produce
similar work of art TO equal mine in purity, beauty,
durability, artistic excellence any other requisite
quality.
All work respOnsiby warranted.
276 Penna. avenue, between llth and 18th streets.
8plS-ly
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FUNERALS A meeting was held in St Mary's
Church, Troy, on Sunday evening, to discuss the
walking to funerals-using more carriages
than are necessary to carry the relatives of the de-
ceased persons, who may choose to accompany
the remains to the grave yard. This is good
step. and is well worthy Of adoption every.
where, .. ..'
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Dentistry, &c.

nR. WILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF CHI
~ CAGo, would respectfully inform the cit ~
liens of the District and vicinity, thar hav wST~
ing located himself IN WASHINGTON, he is ~AlIo
prepared to perform all operations his profess
sion, in the most approved style.
Office, No. 25o Penn. avenue, adjoining Gautier's.
iapC "
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INTERESTING TO FAMILIES.

The following extract from New York pape
cannot fail to be interesting. In referring to xES
the receipts of Teas in this country for one n "a
year up to Sth ullnO IL says they will be H. ~
100000 pounds short Of the imports OF tine ear end
ing June 81, 1855, and that
=" The advance In black teas. Oolongs, since last
December, has been fifteen cents per pound and
Young Hyson Teas, of low and medium grades
cent. over last seasons closing prices.
ut Will thus he seen that the strong and rapid
advance IN the tea market has been the result of d
short supply and active demand but when it is son-
sldered that we may hear at any moment of the en-
tire suspension OF shipments at Shanghai, and. in
arrives at the seat of war all FIVE ports of entry in
China will probably be placed under strlct blockade
II would not be surprising to see Teas at q much
hi igher figure than they have yet attained
In view OF these facts, we hold out very great in
ducenents for families to lay in their supnlies ot
Tea HOuc. KING < BURCHEIL,
iell-tf Corner Vermont ave. and 18th street
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~ X. III. MILLER, son Il CO.,
Importers direct from Liverpool to Alexan- NRh0
dTIa, beg Ieave to call the attention of dealers, 80
hotel-keepers, and Others Of Washington and &sE
Georgetown, to their stocks of q o o DS, W
which for extent and variety, will compare favOraby
with any establishment in the Eastern cities.
The connexlon of their senior partner with the
manufacturers OF Europe and the United States for
upwards OF thirty years has given him advantages In
the purchase of goods equal If not superior, to any
house II the trade An Inspection of goods and prices
Will satisfy all parties that purchases can be made OF
them upon the most favorable terms.
French China Dinner Sets, gilt and decorated
French China Dinner Sets, gold hand and plain white
French China Vases, Pitchers, Toilet Sets, &c.
French China Tea Sets, Cups and Saucers and other
articles of Teaware
And Dinner Ware, separate from sets
India CHINA Dinner Sets, and separate articles always
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 ard Rocklngha Ware, in
Cut, Pressed, Plain and Moulded Glass Ware from
the best establishments in the Eastern and Western
States which will be sold by the package or other
wise.
Experienced packers employe ed. Goods put up by
us can be by any mode without breakage
Fare by the steamboats, from Washing ton 10 Alex
andra, almost hourly, l21a cents way. A guar
ter of a dollar thus spent may save many dollars
deo1
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je lO-2aw&d A. GREEN, Auctioneel

BY J. c. MEG UIRE. Auctioner.
TNRUSTEE'S SALE OF NEAT FRAME
i HOUSE AND LoT ON 9TH STREET WEST ,EETwEEN
NJ AND y STREETS NORTH.-On THURSDAY AF-
TERNOON, July 9th. at ga O'Clock. on the premi-
ses by virtue of deed of trust, dated July 2lst,
hos 81, 95 aud Sc, ofthe land records for Wash
ington county, D. c., shall sell Lot y, in Coyles
subdivision IN Square No. 424, fronting l6 feet 10 IN
ches Oh 9Th street west, between NJ and y streets
north running back 95 feet to ten-feet alley. with
the improvements. consisting OF a neat ard we'll
built frame dwelling House.
Terms cash. JAS. NJ. WILSON, Trustee.
je 4-2aw&ds J. G. MEG UIR f.. AuctiOneer
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GOLD MEDAL PREMIUM yo ,oDr,.
W ILIIAM kNABE,
(Senlor partner IN the late firm of
a a.


kNABE, GAEHLB & Co.,
Continues the manufacture and sale of grand ana
square PIANO FORTES, under the name-N
OF William knabe i Co., at the old stand, ~
Nos. !, }, and North Eutaw street op-UISIt
posIte the Eutaw House, Baltimore.
They have also just opened new Sales Room az
No 2f Baltimore street, between Charles and Light
streets. on the premises partly occupied by Mr
Henry McCahery as q music store, where they will
keep constantly on hand a large assortment Of pIaln
and highly finished granQ and square Piano Fortes.
also, MeodeOns, from the best makers, from 10 s
octave, some with double kew boards double reeds
and stops to suit small churches.
Being extensively engaged In the manufacture O Z
Pianos, we Will sell wholesale and RETAIL on the mos
liberal terms.
Our Pianos were awarded the highest premium
tgod medal at the Fairs of the Maryland lnstitute
two successive years-October, 1856 and l95-in on
position TO fourteen and eighteen pianos from some
of the best makers from New York, Boston and BAL
tlmore. We were a. so awarded the first premium an
the Industrial Exhibition held in Richmond Viz
gina, 1855 and 1855. They have also been awarded
the highest premium isIlver medalD at the Metro
politan Mechanics Fair for 1857.
addition To TINS We are IN possession of testio
mails from the most disting nis he'd professors and
amateurs IN the country, which can be seen AZ oar
warerooms, speaking for themselves and others of
the high appreciation IN which Instruments are
every where held.
All Instruments are guaranteed for FIVE years ant
privilege OF exchange 10 granted within the first
months from the day of sale If the instruments do nor
give entire satisfaction.
Wholesale dealers will find il TO their ADVANTAGE
give US a call before purchasing.
Pianos exchanged, hired, and tuned.
mar l6-ly WIN. KNABE & CO.
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A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.

By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
EXECUTOR'S SALE OF THIRTY VALU-
H ABLE BUILDING l'OTs IN THE CITY OF WASH
INGToN. BELONG ING TO THE ESTATE OF THE LATE
Col: SAMTEL MILLER, DECEASED, AT ACCTIoN.-On
MONDAY, the 29ih day of June instant, shall
sell, by order of the executor, commencing at )
O'Clock p. M, at my Auction Room, No. SO eth
street. thirty handsome Building Lots, VIZ:
Lot No. q, In square 81.
Lots 2and G, In square 40.
Lots 8 and l. IN square S..
Lot II. in square 5l4.
Lots and 20, In square 5l5
Lots and ), IN square 664.
Lots IL, l9, and %, and part 81 , IN square 673.
Lots 8, 4, and 5, In square 979.
Lot /, In square l,0ll.
Lot 8, in square south OF ,Ol9.
Lot ?, IN square ,U2.
Lot !, IN square ,22.
Lot 6, in square Ci3,
Lots 5, 4, Is. 6, IA. IL, and l9, in square lO96
Lot ii, IN square +35.
The attention of the public is respectfully invited
to this sale They will perceive that the property is
located in various parts of the city, some Of which
are in very rapidly improving neighorhOOds, and the
sal le will he well worthy their attention.
Terms One third cash balance in |, . 8, 4, and 5
years the purchaser purchasers to give notes for
the deferred pay yments, bearing interest from the
day of sale. Interest 10 be paid sem-annually.
decd given and a deed of trust taken ON the
property to secure the payment OF the notes.
All conveyance at the cost of the purchaser.
FRANCIS PETERS, Executor.
je 16-eO& DIS A. GREEN. Auct.
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT NEAR THE
RAILROAD DEPOT AT AUCTIoN-On MONDAY,
the 22d instant shall sell. III front of the premises
at o'clock p. m, Lot A, IN subdivision of Square
CO. situated at the Of north street and New
Jersey avenue, having q front the avenue of
26 feet inches, running back with the line of ID
street loo feet 6 inches.
This property is beautifully situated on the west
side of New Jersey avenue. nearly opposite the de-
pot, and fine location for n business stand.
Terms liberal, and made known at sale.
je!6-d A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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nENTISTRY.
IL DR.. STEPHEN BAILY,
OFFICE No. 1873 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, h<~
THE dOorS from l4th STREET. Sl11O


DR.. BAILY begs leave to inform the public that he
can be at all hours, at his office located above.
He feels assured that experience of fifteen ears
practice, with the large number Of patients and great
variety of dfcult cases that he has treated
luily, VIII enable him TO surmount any difficulty,
own experience confirming the opinion of many men
eminent N the profession and especially Drs. Harris
eH ali Re- a sd h% @ fFg
all Enalnels, Gutta Percha, India Rubber, and Ce
Teeth, and that Porcelain, mounted on Gold Plate,
is the only reliable substance that he worn in the
mouth. as Tas most concluslvely shown by the last
Although he fatters himself from his long resi-
known to his numerous friends and patrons, he bess
leave to refer thsp SPSrf s1 the Il NfN9xg ftSNl!99xxIng
From the late Rector of the Church of Epiphany Of
DR.. STEPHEN BA1LT: HiI Sr rS-I desire
my esteem for you PERSONAL aPa my confidence IN
you as superior dentist: The Rerati9ns executed
may receive the patronage from my friends and the
public that your skill so well deserves.
Yours very truly,
Washington, Aug. 26, 1856. j. FRENCH.
From one of the Oldest firms in Baltimore, Messrs
BOggs, COtman Co.
Having employed Dr. Stephen BaiIy Surgeon Den
pOrtant and difficult piece of work which he did 70
my entire satisfaction and in of the fact that
College Of Baltimore. failed after repeated triaIs 10
perform the same work satisfactorily, it gives me
high estimation of has professional skill.
Baltimore, Jan. IL, 1857. Hartmann BOGGS.
Extract froma note received from the late Hon. John
NJ. Clayton.
U. :. SENATE, Aug. 19, 1856.
The teeth you made for me work admirably moth
Ing could be better. Very gGIT gGTatIeTfu,jy ,,,,roN
To those that seek relief from the maadies of the
teeth, can cheerfuly recommend Dr. - BaIiy as
superior DENTIST; he made a set Of porcelain teeth
for one of my family. and plugged several teeth for
my SELF and the work has all stood well for than
ten years. ROBERT II. NIXON,
of the Va. Conf of the NJ. r. Church South.
April -, la56.
We, the undersigned, having had occasion TO avail
ourselves of the professional skill of DIR. =. Baily,
surgeon DENTIST OF this city, or having been cognlz
ant oil his operations our FAMILIES friends take
pleasure IN pressing admiration of his artistic
skill, as well as oI the uniformly sat factory manner
IN which he performs the most delicate and difficult
operatIOns IN Dental Surgery, and pectfully
commend HIM to the confidence and patronage of the
public. OF which we consider him emInenty worthy,
THOMAS L. WALTER, Architect l.. =. Capitol.
THOMAS MILLER, NJ. d., of Washington, ID. G..
B. X. BoHRER, NJ. ID. of GEORGETOWN, ID. g.
\. :. LINCOLN, NJ. d., of Washington, ID. c.
Jos. II. BRADLEY, of Washington, ID. G..
GEORGE WALTON, Ex- Governor of Florida.
WALTER LRNOx, EX-MayOr of Washington,
HENRY BALDWIN, u. - Patent Office,
q. G. WIGHT, Primer pal RIttenhOuse Academy.
feb 20 Il
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WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED THE FOL-
" lowing Goods which We are prepared to sell at
a small advance of cost for cash
A very large variety Of Turner Bros. celebrated
LlquoTsvIZ: '....
Turner'S Ginger Wine, an excellent remedy for
Dyspepsia
Blackberry Brandy, certain cure for Diarrhea and
Dysentery -... ..a.
Clsret, Madeira, Sherry, and Sweet Malaga Wines,
all of superior quality
Raspberry, Strawberry, Ginger, and Cherry Bran
20 dies, all Of hns havors, pre- pared from the pure
jnce Of the fruit '-' r
Rose, Cinnamon, Annis, and Peppement Cordias
Curacoa, AhsInthe Essence of Pepperment
Extract of SarsaparIlla, Stoughton Bitters
Forest Wine Bitters.
We have also on hand. a supply of DR.. Wheeler's s
Celebrated Sherry Wine Bitters a splendid article
In addition TO the above we have at all times a
large supply OF the following named stock of Malt
Liquors, being the only Liquors of the kind in the
District and which cannot fail in giving satisfaction
to all who use them: Philadelphia Y X, Burton and
XXX Pale Ale, Philadelphia Brown Stout, Xxx POr-
ter, and fne article of Lager Beer.
As usual, supply of Mineral Water, Cider, &C.,
on hand. ARMY & SHINN,
les 81 Green street. GeOrgetown.
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SEA BATHING.
- CHESAPEAKE HALL, HAMPTON, Va.
This SUMNER RETREAT, :" only miles from
Old Point, will be re-opened on the first ofA A
June, when the proprietor will be happy 10 veA9
any of his friends who may wish 10 en- l:.H
joy SALT WATER BATHING, and the luIuries
Of the Seaboard. The Hall has been much improv-
ed and beautfed, and ample preparations made for
the comfort and pleasure OF al who may visit this
delightful resort.
Boats, Fishing Tackle, Pleasure Carriages &C.,
always IN readiness to contribute to the enjoyment
of guests. r.. q. BANKS.
may 9-lm
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ByA. GREEN, Auctioneer.

DUBLIC SALE.-By virtue of deed of trust
L executed to me, and recorded in Liber J. A. ::
No. l22, ioos 4S6, 4S. 4Ss, and 49, of the Land
Records OF Washington county. in the District of
Columbia, | shall on TUESDAY, the 3th OF
June at six O'Clock p. m, in front of the premises,
offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder
following piece or parcel Of property to wit part of
Lot No. Sin Square No; 3I3. OF said city, beginning
running thence north aIong the line " of Eleventh
street west % feet thence east % feet thence north
two lcet thence east II feet inches to the rear of
SAID lot thegce south along the line Of the said
lot Is feet to the southeast corner of the said lot
thence west along the south line of said lot 80 feet
inches to the point of beginning"
Terms, cash. Property to be resold at the risk
and expense of the purchaser unless terms COM
Piled with in three days from day of sale.
EDWARD c. CARRINGTON,
Trustee.
ie lO-2awSd A. GREEN Auctioneer
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summer Retreats, &c.
HYGEIA HOTEL,


Tn: SA SsA.
!; now the ths sol; sole property OF ihs under kAe
June next, and each successive Inns eo,,
engage to make lt TO the seekers for basi,S las.
tIon, gaIety and good living, supremely sftrsct,ye
For health, no mountain retreat De ssfeT a.
ssaS0n 1 nS gsdr. u rs as exempt from di isesss in
or June. Indeed the first three Infinitely The
most pleasant Of the season. The weather ls mildeT
the sea breeze bamIer and the uxurles Of the sslt
water are TO be had Of finer quality and in greater
profusIon. There more inviting spot on the
whole Atlantic seaboard. Ii 10 strictly true Of IL
what the poet hath said:
"Oh if there be an Elysium on earth IL is this n
Is this ~
Drs. Archer. Jarvis, and other army surgeons az
the post. Hon. Dr. Francis Mallory, Drs. Semple.
SINH kIns, Shelld Hope, and Vsug ghan and indeed the
whole medical Faculty resident in the vicinity OF
Fort Monroe, all certify that they "hare nerer
kHOrH a case ofbiilioNS or GgEe aud Jsrsr 10 orr
giRdte there, and that at all seasons "a is fks
hsGlthieU spot on the face Of the earth" (See
their certificates IN DE Bows Review, Southern
Planter, and American Farmer.D
may 22-d6w&law2m JOS. SEGAR, Proprietor.
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BY &c. MEG CIRE, Auctioneer.

BY J. C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
SMALL AND NEAT FRAME DWELLING
- HOUSE AND LOT ON 18TH STREET, NEAR PENN
sTLyANIA AVENUE AT PUBLIC SALH.-On FRIDAY
AFTERNOON, June 18th, at Ga O'Clock, on the
No. 256 fronting p feet 18th street west, between
north ID street and Pennsy lvania avenue, and rum
ming back 40 feet inches, with the improvements,
consisting OF Il neat and well built frame dwelling,
which rents Tor Sl50 per annum.
Terms: One third cash the residue in and IL
months, with interest secured by deed of trust on
the property.
ie I'D JAS. c, McCCIRE f., Auctloneer
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FOR SALE;5Ihat beautiful, comfortable Cot
Il tage built DWELLING HOUSE situated on
the corner Of 22d street west and f. street north
The Lot fronts 81 feet by 49, deep. The Furniture
viii be sold with the House If wanted. The location
is delightful for summer or winter residence
Apply to POLLARD WEBB, Agent, No. 5l2 cd
story 7th street. NAV 28
EOR SALE-At a bargain, and on very easy
Il terms, n TRACT OF LAND, suitable for a
dairy farm, or other purposes, and within miles of
Washington city. For particulars apply at No. SIP
I'd story 7th street.
may l6 IF POLLARD WEIR
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je IO-2w No. 484 Pa. av.. bet. Sd and ~,
THE MOUNTAIN HOUSE.

THE MOUNTAIN HOUSE,
CAPON SPRINGS, VIRGINIA,
VIII be opened for the reception Of Visitors, a
on MONDAY, 22d June. -
Through tickets can be obtained al Baltimore 1:a
Washington, r Richmond and Alexandra.
Passengers leaving Baltimore IN the early morn
ing train, via Alexandra 6nd Manassas Gap Railroad
TO Strasburg. reach the Springs from 10 o'clock
same evening; and those from Baltimore and the
West via Harper's Ferry and WinshesteI from 10
P. m. J. ". BUCK,
je2-6w Proprietor.
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DUPP'S HOTEL.
IL The undersigned would respectfully inform the
public that he has made various improvements -,
to his weknOvn establls hment, and that he lsf-J
prepared to receive and entertain his customers Ia
i'm the most supeTb manner.
HIS House is conducted on the European style; the
airy, aud the stTIctest attention paid TO the
wants of his guests.
The Bar is furnished with the best of LIQUORS
CIGARS, DC.
The great deSideTdturI, quietness, GOODNESS, Gin
the garden attachedD insures for all a pleasant
sort. OblIglng assistants are always at hand, and
all demands will be promptly ATTENDED 20.
WIN. RUPP.
je IO-2w No. 49i Pa. av.. bet. Sd and ~ sts.