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II must be assumed the only safe and tcnable ground
which be occupied in the administration Of this Office
that eery and uscI srenoa is paentablc and may
be appropriately ranked under other OF the clauses
designated In the statute Names happily not things
and the specification describes invention uniting the
indispensable requisites Of novelty and utility it will not
be considered of tho of the claim that IL should
be referred os to any OF the heads OF the satu
tory enumeration. failure To adopt some one of the
designations presented in that enumeration the sdop
tion OF what tho Office might regard inappropriate
designation, should not be allowed TO embarass the APP
pcstion II the specification itself combines the charsc
terstics mentioned.
1t is due to the dignity of the subject and to the gen
spirit Of the constitution that the patent laws should
be literally construed having in view the great end
they designed to subserve. They enacted for
the government Of oico whose range Of action is alto
gethcr above the barren field of mere technicaes That
Office in my judgment, would be orgetful Of its mission,
and doys TO one of the highest interests of humanity
it to permit itself to be entanged in mesh of mere
words palsied by doubts, born of intricate metaph
ica disqusitions 10 has to do with the substance OF
things and to deal with the earnest ingenious practical
intellect of the age and il should deal with frankly
not perplexing and dscouagng inventors by subtle dis
tinctions but kindly taking them by the hand, as the
beneicto of their race and strewng, if possible their
pathway with sunshine and with flowers
As the reference given is regarded an anticipation
of this invention, the application must be rejected.
j. HOLT Commissioner.
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Ma gnincent Grain and stock Farm fOr sale

TIME subscriber having fixed his residence in
Washington for few wishes to sell his hrm stock &c,
upon fail TO he satisfactory to who
farming raising The farm which VIII sell
quality and lying In Che eeuty OF Pike
Missouri little mile from the town sf Bowling
There about hdcd
OF rich gently rolling PRAIRIE the balance In timber Upwards ot
OF culuvaton hundred
orchard OF The
bearing enclosed by psage oangv
hedge farm the ncghborhood. Bsshes
alng ponds there small creek rninnG
ncxhanstbe slf
The l. twelve miles the nourishing
growing Louisiana market the Mssis
sip river complete Bowling Green, by which
load Of produce 10 louisiana and return The
buildings dwelling house good repair contain
kitchen, pantry smoke house houses
stables other oniiouses. Besides the stock
water ncverlng spring within hundred yards of
which thirty feet deep and ten feet
with brick and pastered inside With
otherwise nn cd IN tho copee manner
hsduut farm ~ NE State NJ Misomri; nor "a
general beautiful and valuable
,orng szc the county wish 10 sell H. simply because
engaged enterprise the editor and proprietor
UsoS cannot conveniently manage and carry
proper advantage.
be accommodating BY paying onethird
have four the balance In. by
and securing tho deferred payments in the as
inquiry addressed the subscriber Washington city tony
Bacford Harris samuel IT, Murray Bowling Green
sept 20 WI. A HAsfss
The Washington union., 1857-11-12

The Detroit Free Press that the republican cand
date for mayor in that city visited the Detroit locomotive
works to palaver the workmen. While doing the usual
shaking Of hands, his coat tail caught in band and he
was strung up to the ceiling amidst frantic kicks and
struggles his part. While in this picturesque attitude,
it is said that he insisted shaking hands with several
of "thc boys, who crowded round to the fun Get
ting red in the face and having kicked himself out of
breath, he lowered away, after which he speedily
- subsidized -
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ny JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctionecr.

TINRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
property Of Pennsylvania aud Nineteenth
Wednesday afternoon, November 25h s O'Clock,
the by virtue Of deed Of trust dated I'D November 1854
In No S8 foos 37b seq the
Washington county the will
highest bidder the following described property
beginning Pennsylvania 10Th
running weswardy the limo Of said
the wall which divides the house Of tho
known Buidngs''
row. commencing from the east end thereof thence nohward
along the said dividing WALL the WALL along
stable said lot the alley thence castwary
said alley said 10Th thence souhward
Of 10th Of beginning with the
improvements consisting Of excellent three brick dwelling
house, brick stables, &C.
Terms made known at sale.
WN. A. MIX, Trustee
JAH. G. MCGUIRE
Nov I'D Auctonecr
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The hardware dealers OF New York held meeting on
Friday at which resolve adopted to sell on four
months credit after the first Of january next. Letters
from firms in the trade in Philadelphia Baltimore, Albany
and Boston, expressing willingness to cooperate with
the New York dealers in this movement read The
hardware ron steel and agricultural implement dealers
of Boston held meeting the Sd inst and passed
olution declaring that it is expcdont to shorten the
rious terms of credit given by the branches OF trade repre-
sented The tobacco dealers Of Boston have also agreed
upon restriction Of the credit system.
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Fires al Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 1O---A fire broke out this morning
in the ard-o factory of Henry Lewis Sycamore
street. which completely destroyed. LOSS $40, 900.
No insurance rear building occupied by f. B. Town
send pork packer, WAS also slightly damaged
The feed store OF II. II. Colt, on Western Row, was
destroyed by fire about the time. This fire extend
cd to the liquor store of W. Goosman, which also
entirely DESTROYED with a its contents. Mr.. Goosman
loss is about S., 900, upon which 81 900 insured
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We find the following in the Schenectady Star, Nov
I'd: Norman Van Burcn, of Ballston Saratoga coun
ty, shot himself accidentally this morning about eight
O'Clock He cleaning his gun, which probably struck
against something causing it to go off the charge going
straight to the heart He staggered few steps, and fell
dead What makes this event peculiarly sad is the fact
that Mr. Van Burcn to have been married this
ing Our informant is gentleman who conveys the sad
intelligence to his intended BRIDE
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Non-Explosiye ETHEREAL OIL.

TTNIIE frequent and heartrendng results from the
ETHEREAL oil and other liquids for illuminating
which affords all the
those preparations
smokes loss and burns longer period which facts win at all
be tho subscriber who Is the agent
Columbia will sell the othoa oil
quantity charged fearful dangerous
sometimes the only depot Its sale this city
Eleventh street and 4 street north
Oct 16-cod6m fR STUTZ, Grocer
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A CARD.--Fames that have any articles of cast
~ wearing apparel for girls boys, and art
cles bedding give respectfully solicited 10
10 Mrs Wardcs store OF 9th and
either OF the undersigned who
appointed by the Sunday school othc Young Men, Chris
tian Association supply the des
trtc children ncghborhood with suitable clothing
Miss JULIA w. PARRlS, 1913 street,
between 10Th and 2lst streets.
Miss ANNA VIRGINIA YOUNG, 4lS sh street,
between G and III.
20
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Miss Elizabeth Buskin, Of NIilo N. " has recovered
verdict for 5000 against George L. Jones for breach of
promise of marriage His defence that after they
were engaged Miss Baskin became convert to spruam
and medium.
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,y6, f,,aIe 4, Nt,r Krk Damae % he Etie Railroad

ELvrRA, Nov 1.-THE New York and Erie and Will
Transport and Elma railroad bridge is nearly gone and
no trains can pass it, The New York and Erie rail
road track greatly damaged and all the bridges upon
the various streams in this vicinity have been carried
away that trains running in any direction The
water IL now falling slowly.
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LSLOltA JUST OUT have this day received a
IL lot of air tight natop cooking stoves which got
Philadelphia last expressly for this market made
heavy and o the best Pennsylvania malcabc iron havo
called the Flora Air Tight Cooking Stove patented 1881 heavy and
thick family and destined he the cooks delight will
bake roast boil fry stew bro &C. superior TO any cooking stove
this market has attached arrangement
sale only woodwarls Metropolitan Stove and Crate
Factory Nos 3is aud 322 Pennsylvania between 10th and
I1th streets.
Nov 7-6tift c. WOODWARD
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The city of Des Nloines, the capital of Iowa, has
passed AN ordinance for the issue Of cty scrip to cir
culate money! the aiid all other city orders bear
ing interest three per cent month till january next
The very rate Of interest allowed s enough to rghtcn
persons having funds to invest and the very safety of
the city depends upon her failure to dispose Of the scrip
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n ENTs .TRAyELLING MAups.n or shawls-

n ENT'S TRAVELLING MAUDS,' or Shawls--
VI commencing styles "al WOOL" at S. the nner
American real Scotch sbawls.
thick" and fine extra blue "Muscoytc
coh.u for cycrcoats "Ragaps."
pieces black Castor cloth for overcoats and ladies' cosks
CHEAP.
styles
New supplies daily N
one price plain figures. deviation
Good articles prices dealing be relied all
FERRY 4 BROTHER,
Central Storcsf building,
Nov I2--Iodf opposite Centre Market
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The Rappahannock Agricultural Society lately in
sion at fredericksburg Virginia. resolved to appoint
committee to present petition to the Congress Of the
United States praying that body to execute the resou
ton the Continental Congress to erect monument to
the memory of Gen Mercer upon Mercer Square, in the
town of Fredericksburg
The Washington union., 1857-11-12

Many Of the mills and factories in New England arc
now rcsuming work, among them the Union Manuac
turing Company of Norwak Connecticut, the Chicopee
tMassachusets) mills the Rolling and Nail mills, and
the Massasoit flour mills at Fall River. The American
Print Works at Fall River it is believed will also
commence running.
The Washington union., 1857-11-12

The Providence journal of Monday says that
nittee of the National Guards, of Boston, arrived In
Providence the day before for the purpose of presenting
purse OF 81 900 to young Lincoln of the Marine Artillery
who was wounded while engaged in firing salute in
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vessel arrived at Philadelphia on Sunday, from Gc
noa, bringing l25 passengers, all of whom intend pro-
cecdng West for the purpose of engaging in the culture
of the grape, with view to the production of wine
The Washington union., 1857-11-12

At the meeting of the State Agricultural Society Of
North Carolina last week. Hon. A. w. Vcnable stated
in the of speech that the Chinese sugar
n preventive of typhoid fever
The Washington union., 1857-11-12

.TINEACIIER WANTED. We wish to employ gen
principal the Parsons Fcnalc Seminary Is a
new Austin Texas moral we'll
settled healthy ncghborood aud well located for patronage
liberal salary good teacher gcnieman
whose could instruct in music would be preferred
references address
"webbcrvle, Travis county, Texas" r. d. T0WNfS,
5 II r. President.
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Cowlan, the young convicted at Norfolk Of rifng
the mails has been sentenced to the penitenary for ten
years On FRIDAY night last he made unsuccessful
effort TO commit suicide
The Washington union., 1857-11-12

DICH plain black silks and silk robe.--A full and
il u complete stock at unusually low prices
pieces plain and ribbed black cloths for ladies'
cloaka.
ladies' and gencmen's real Paris kid gloves
broche shaw with all other kinds Of shswls
aud scarfs.
figures
One price only; no deviation.
Our northern and eastern correspondents send supplies
daily.
Wednesdays and Fridays from o. IL, generally
leisure hours and those who
make their purchases sure and avoid the crowd to avail them
selves of tho above suggestion We make this statement
the verbal inquiries that frequently naic Of us.
The time above designated also devoted the sales OF remnants
giving samples showing stock those who
desire to inspect IL FOR their qualification.
happy and customers time but
their induces Indicate the
a the opportune periods for the objects
Good articles, low prices and fair dealing be relied all
PERRY Il BROTHER,
Central Stores, building,
Nov l0-l0tdh opposite Centre Market
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Irhas.

NEw YORK. Nov 1I.--Cotton is firm sales Of 900
bales Flour seadysales Of lG, 900 barrels State
81 IS 81 95; Ohio, So 35 S. 10; southern S. 10 a
S. 40 Wheat is heavy sales of 900 bushels; southern
white 81 so do. red, 81 20 ST. 30 Corn is buoyant
sales arc unimportant--white, so So cents. Pork is
quiet mess SO IS $50. Beef is unchanged. Lard
quiet ut 10 Is cents, Whiskey is dull Ohio, 22A
cents. Coffee is frmRo, l0i ii cents Sugar is
lower Spirits urpenne is dull at 80 40 cents Rosin
is unchanged at ST. 35 81 40. Rice is quiet at 81
cents.
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United States Patent once,
WASHINGTON, November 7, 1857

,nN the petition of Josiah Copeland of Weymouth,
Massachusetts praying for tho extension Of patent granted
him the 10th January 1874, for Improvement in "Boot
Cmps for from tho expiration of said patent which
takes place the goth dny of January 1855
ordered that the said petition be heard at the Patent 0ce
Monday 1h January II o'clock and all
notified appear and show cy have why said
tion ought he granted.
the extension required To file IN the Patent
Office their objections, specially forth In writing least twenty
before the hcnrg NIL testimony filed by either party
taken and transmitted in accord
with tho rules Of the Office which will be furnished appca
ton.
the ls Of January
dcpoons papers relied testimony must be aled
before tho morning of that day the arguments m
any. within days thereafter
that this bc published In the Unisn Inte
gcncrr Evening Washington pnnsy vann Philadelphia
ry New York " y Post Boston and Inquirer tncinna
week three successive weeks tho 1lh day
Of January next, the day of hearing.
JOSEPH HOLT,
o Patents.
r. Editors OF the above will please and send heir
70 the Patent Office, with psper containing this notice
Nov 7-law3wt
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The establishment of steam cheap bread bakery in
Philadelphia has aroused the indignation of the small
bakers and they propose organized opposition to crush
out the innovation
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From the Albany Argus.
THE SOBER, SECOND THOUGHT.

THE SOBER, SECOND THOUGHT
President Van Buren, In of his messages, speaks of
ssthc sober, second thought of the people seldom
wrong and always cficient; and the history Of the
democratic party is significant yerication of this
mark.
Fanaticism and excitement to the momentay adj
vantage of the opponents OF the democracy but the calm
Judgment of the people is fatal to hem and to those who
deal with them What has become OF anti Masonry, of anti
rentsm, of antPopery, Of anti-slayery of anccnse,
and of all the other anaticisms that have through
the land EACH as it rose injured the democracy but
each fell again. and the demagogucs who the flow
of the tide were stranded on the ebb
The temporary advantage they gained was more than
offset by permanent disadvantages They over fac
tons but lost the great body Of the people The favor
they secured sphcmeral the disgust they inspired
permanent
The election in this State is the last of the series
of illustrations of these truths Our opponents not
destined to profit by it; but VIC may do 1t should in
spirc us with hope amid disasters and with moderation in
the midst of victories.
The Washington union., 1857-11-12
LOCAL NEWS.

THERE can be no doubt that there will be many cases
Of suffering and destitution during the approaching win
ter Among the many steps taken for their relief there
are none that will receive hearty commcndstion
from citizens than that which has been taken y the
workmen In the machine shops at the Capitol. These
worthy mechanics propose 10 give days wages month
ly for the relief Of the suffering poor during the winter
months.
TnE Low PRICES of -four In New York have at hast had
an influence on market. The best family -four IL
now sold by Messrs Parker Co. at from 50 so TO 80
superfne at from Sc rs TO 81 Our citizens will hail this
as the beginning of better times. corresponding de-
cline should speedily take place IN the prices of meats
and all kinds of marketing.
TnE HEnSDoS FUNp.--It will be recollected that on
Monday, a week ago. performance was given by Ma
gle Juvenile Comedians for the benefit of the Hendon
fund The mayor has since received letter from George
w. Riggs esq.,, acknowledging the receipt from Mr. Ma
gle of s2s 25, the proceeds of that performance
THE ARRIVALS of coal at the port of Georgetown yes
teray by the Chesapeake and Ohio canal estimated
at one thousand hundred and twenty seven tons.
Thysfx boats have left that port since Saturday last
for Cumberland and other points.
HoSEsr.--John Norris one of the drivers Wander
werken line Tuesday last restored to the loser bag
containing $500 in gold which had been left seat in
the omnibus.
STocK SALE AT ALEXANDRIA Ten shares Of the pre-
rred stock of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad Com
pany sold Tuesday last in that city at $3a per
share The par value of each share Is $50.
The STEAMER PowHArAs has been hauled up the
ways at Hunters shp-yard for thorough refairs~
PKKsoNa--Hon J. c. Allen, of Illinois, is at Kirk
woods, and Hon BENZ f. Butler, of New York. at Viii
lards'.
BUSINESS at the port of Washington yesterday quite
dull. There arrivals at any of the wharyes.
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DIED,

Tuesday morning O'Clock, HARRIET wFTHERED OYukE
daughter OF DR.. GEoRGg CIysER, United states navy.
funeral family invited,
place hursaay) morning o'clock
Com. sHuBHItr
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Desiructir, Eire Ia the Soll,h.

CmAnLrsros, Nov. lOth.--The South Carolina Cortlagc
Company factory destroyed by fire Tuesday in
volvng loss of $50, 900. An insurance of $l2, 900 is
upon it in northern offices
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their incomes must be doubedlhe Undersigned
obtained patent from the United states for tho
machinery converting seed cotton
process the through the
preparation and spinning machinery until Is ready for ship
weaving.
The saving this process win bc least ten cent
yarns (nbroen nniniured by the
Of the used 10 open and dis
enange wibe ly cent stronger and heavier and
the world dtancing all competition
advanced prices.
The undersigned prepared dispose privileges b
patent: planters terms complete
how It, how TO Obtain The best machinery, AMI a
other particulars application addressed to
bee G--2awlyG .tEoRGE q. HENRY Mobile.
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Resignation Of Coo. lard, cj MeJrasla.

ST. LOUIS Nov. 1O--Gov. lizard, of Nebraska arrived
here yesterday for his home in Arkansas He has
forwarded his resignation to Washington
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Madame Er,gzoLiniTs DeJM.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov ll.AIad. Frezzolin made her de-
but this evening. The house crowded with bril-
lnt audience. She has gained complete possession of
the affections Of the Philadelphans.
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Elood n u, S.lsq,lslan,,a.

WnLinrspoRr, Nov. 10-The Susquehanna at this
point has raised ten feet and is still rising.
ELNIRA, Nov. lO-The water here has ovelfowed the
Erie railroad bridge, and it IL feared it viii be carried
away. The track at Coming has been completely washed
away and the whole place is inundated. number of
buildings have been washed away.
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CARUSI'S SALOON.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17m
Md,e FREZzOIINI, THAIBERG, yEUxTEMPs Madame ANALE
PATTI sIRAKoSB and NJ. STRAKOSF.
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DLACK SILK yELVETS (all pure silk,) choice
II } grades all widths, at low prices.
With goods all departments adapted
for general family consumption.
New supplies from the North and Fast daily. ..
The stock marked cash plain
One price only; no deviation permitted.
We not opening bills with strangers.
closing all bills thai settled promptly pre-.
scntcd We have reduced this point speciality fixed
Good articles low prices and fair dealing may be all
Strangers residents mos, cordially solicited 10 examine our
stock at all times.
PERRY 4 BROTHER.
Central Stores 2 west building
Nov I0-10df opposite the Centre Market
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0SOUNT OF MONTE CHRISTIE. 2 vols 81.
~ Diary Of Medical Student by Warren so cents.
nokNick Abroad by Reynolds. 30 cents
The Gipsy Chief; by Reynolds so cents,
George, the Planter OF the Isle OF France by Reynolds SO
Brian oinr- Luck is Everything by Maxwell 80 cents.
Robert Bruce the Hero King Of socand by Reynolds 80
cents
Wallace the Hero o scotland by Reynolds so
Sons OF Malta Exposed. 10 cent?.
Nov 10 FRANCK TAYLOR,
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Tickets 81; reserved seats, 81 90.
sale at the Of Richard Davis AMI w. g. Mczrct
Nov 10
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Michigan Csatrdl Railroad LON

NEw YoaK November lit is reported that Mcssr
Barring of London have taken the Michigan Central Tail
road loan Of 81 400 900 at 10 per cent
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The New Pens.

TIC NGW FcHk.
DARNARDS CELEBRATED PENS can now 10
ID had a the following places, Wholesale and retail
William B,liantync, 49S seventh street
blanchard Molun 1lh and Pennsylvania avenue
w H. 4 VI. Morrison, 440 Pennsy sylvania avenue also a.
Miss Tlomas,s stationery store Georgetown.
The pens will be found due trial ar superior 20 other
metallic pens.
One trial Is sufficient.
Nov 5--dlm
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DOCKS FROM LONDON
Bhn Guide the knowledge Of Pottery forccsn and other
objects vi yertu. l vol 81 20
rope'- life aud letters. vol Illustrated VI 25
Tales the Cent. l VOL, illustrated. VI 25
Policy paul's Manual OF Technical Analysts vol h2S.
n!ia. by Stocqucer. so cents.
Soycr's Culinary Campaign vol. illustrated 81 90.
ITEMS roighnmns Vision und Greed. 2 vols " 30
whevcI'r History Of tho Inductive sciences yoh w.
tisrmnn's Ioner's Hind. vols. 81
Francis Qrnrier Enclindon. 1 vol. 81 cents
SIC Thomaa Oyerburys Works. vol t2b
Mathers rrovitenccs In New England. I vol, 81 gS
nruiDinond's Ioctcal Works vol ~ 2b.
tariyes Works vols VI 30 per vol
Nov ~ lRANtK TAYLOR
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4rres, Of General Walker.

NEW ORLEANS Nov. l0-Geneial Walker has been ar
rested on the affidavit of the cstem-housc officers but
he was Immediately admitted to bail in s2, 600.
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Ibrnqdo IN DE SoY,hwet.

AUGUSTA, Nov A terrible tornado passed over the
town of Brownsville, Tennessee Memphis, Sat
urtlay last
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TIME LADIES are especially invited to /" The
Iales' qormery occupied by r. . s,eyrnsD No.
Building opposite Centre Market junction Pennsya
pi avenue and street they find elegant assortment
of fancy and perfumery &c S such we shall
continue TO improve wholesale retail old
% Oct "a ~ MRS LAKE & DAUGHTERS
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TINO FAMILIES call attention to my supply of
L. spcnco Hotar Cooking Ranges that heat the srior above and
chambers, like the Tarlor Companion.
only Woodwards Stove aud Crate Factory Nos 3B
322 10th and 11th
NJ Blot air Furnaces Of tho latest Improvement put at tho
shortest notice.
Nov T--8tf c. WOODWARD
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COME AND SEE.--Just received from PhiIadel-
pbia supply Of the popular and the cooking
n this market any other.
The Rising STAR poubeoven Cooking stovcs, worry
heavy this market is my such stand
byh
For sac only at woodwards metropolitan Crate
tory, Nos 3is snd s22 rcnns! ivsnia avenue.
Nov f-otcciit O. WOODWARD