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GROCERIES, PROVISIONS,
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, &C.
HENRY s.. KERR

HENRY s. KERR
AT now
Il of
Groceries, Pro'iOnS Hardware and Cutlery Plantation Implements
enables aany
body IL of the
Hs.GY cnowEL
Porto IIacum I;,fTrp &C.
Iuwder eramlS Double nrrI rIt;uus
Gun WaIs Cnnsof kind
Clrc.p IvsmT IL.
ilrunsa and Grind
EN.mcs
dnnl oopIr
F@ ta$cs least cranlt
andMa
III tFccM Cedar rBukcs 6c
Spades
SPERM, Alnmantin nd Candles
lamaw &c.
Porcelain Warc
of fI}anW
A o oIIonloSe always
u II
brought to
wil
fIrcs"ra aioni, ,thefrt law
IL, 4, s
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Notice to Merchants and the Public

a NY Accounts or Notes that have been
"A made upon me- up to this date am will
ling to pay, but from this date. shall not ac-
ccpt any Notes or Accounts that may be made
lby my family, except by order Of my own
hand writing A. W. HADDON.
Feb. l, 1857. Ill In
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Great Inducements.

Great Inducements.
w + have Il large stock Of Negro Goods,
W consisting of kcrseys, Georgia Plains
and I.inseys. together with Heavy .Negra
Blankets, superior to any we have eyer had,
and will promise to give every one WHO Hpdy
call upon us, tvery inducemcnt i'll the waSsof
price and quality, to buy of us.
MILLER .G WARREN,
Opposite Globe Hotel.
Oct. 10 1856. 23-Hr.
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COTTON up AND GOODS LOWER!
MANUFACTORY.

u "
WI. ISRAEL & BeUSSEH1
nndC Apacus Me
rn"es Wontc lltlS .iaines Pollns taEcoes iinshams
Hnlnohluic White Trimming JET bracelets
Vests, Linens, land
andW lliry, ETC.
REA
oncof in
Quitting Establishment Hats Caps Boots Shoes 'r9"" and excellent
is
more out cn known
TO
II.
H., Next Door I H. Kerr
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Wanted

4 y active, honest man in cncll section Of
L n the Stat. To take orders bv SAMPLE for
"McALLlSTI:RS HOMEOPATHIC RENE
DIES" TO active men liberal monthly sal.
AIRY and fair commission will bc paid. Address
with Stampto prepay answcr)
Dir. J. =. MrALIISTER,
Jersey City. y. J.
Jan. 81, 1857. IU-It
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Notice Of Settlement.
Estate of Miles H. Walker, decease

4 IL Persons having demands against the
"a Estate Of Miles II. Walker, deceased,
are hereby notified to render @tlsem in duly
attested,to the subscriber, on or before the
9TH of March next as on that dtS, a
final Settlement of snid Estate will be made,
in the 0rdinary's Office. at Abbeyille Court
House JAMES Wr.gHILD;;'Jun., Admir-.
February IL, 1857. 4l-3t
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DR.. SKILLERN,

HAV1NG located permanently in Abbevilc,
IL offers his Professional Services to tile
Public.
For the present. may be found at the MAR
SII ALL -HOGSE
'Februarya13, 1856. 41h
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Jacks Jacks!!
o LIKELY JACKS will be sold at Abbcville
n Court House, on Tuesday of Court
: TEaas.--Credit until the First of July next,
with Note and approved security.
d. o. HAWTHORN.
Feb. 6, 1851. 4O.2t
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Head Quarters,
"a Regiment of Cavalry.
ORDER NO
A N Election. will be .hsld at Longmires,
~ Wednesday, the 25th, Of February riskt,
for Major General, to fill thu vacancy occa.
stoned by the Resignation asMajor General
.sgy order Of Col J. F. TArBERr. Command.
ing lstdBrigade. -
Eelk Col. JAMES G. MsRTIN,
Commanding I'd Regiaent.
M.sAdfns;-kst s. s. TomPkins, Capt ,.
jan. %, 1857 3s,td.
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EB Col. ARTHCs SIMKINs, of Edgefed
is announced by his friends as Candidate for
Congress- to fill the vacancy occasioncd by the
death of Col. p. s. Brooks
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B The friends Of Mr. c. P.QURRE r.,
sPectfdi'y announce him as Candidate. faa
Sheriff, at the next election. ~
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B- The friends of 8. G.. ". DIISs rzfpdeE
fully announce him a Candidate for ShssfiIsSt
the next Election. ..TT7'E-.t E-.t''Sss
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tB- The friends of Col. a. NJ. SMITH an
nounce him as n candidate for Major General
of the lst Division of South Carolina Militia
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t8r The friends of W. W. GRIFFIN resspect.3
fully announce him candidate forSHeysI ~
'he ensuing election. MAY q i5a5sal
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ry-. Theftieudso Of D. ". HAW9HURN re.
specially announce him a candidate f9r shetiR
Of Abboville District Al the next election. ::
MANY FRfEEDs 81
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EB- The friends of"NIMReD AIsoOisp. !. re.
stectfnl'y announce him as a :cahdi .iee
Sheriff at the ensuing election. tf.sksS sS4'sss
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FOR CONGRESS..--Wc ure author
lied to announce Col. A. G. SUMNER Can.
didate for Congress- to fill the vacancy ,occa.
stoned by the death of Col =. S. Brooks.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-18
From tho Boston Journal.
NOTHING TO WEAR.

said to my wife, |" Will you 60 to New York,
While the weather is pleasant and fair"
She said, 1t would make me great deal of work
For you know have nothing to wear @
That plaid of bright colors you bought Last May
And OF which have taken great care, s.aa
1t IL 80 0e,y common, l see one each day. .ss.
can't 60, for I've nothing to wear
That dab Of bonnet that I've worn for an age,
Yes, dozen odd times declare,
Each time that wear it l feel in rage ti'
won't go, for I've nothing to wear a
That two hundred dollar camels hair shawl .l
2 Which you think so handsome and rare, .Ys
Mrs. Gammons cost three hundred in all.
shan't 60, for I've nothing to wear
That brown silk Of mine, that moire antique,
That wore to Mrs Flummery's fair
For month have worn it, once every week.
can't CO. for I've nothing to wear g..
My silks altogether would't number two score,
And to 60 am sure don't dare,
To be laughed at by Workers would be great bore.
l won't 60, for I've nothing to wear r,
Then one box of gloves is all have left,
And among them not one handsome pair, ii, rf.
And Of tolerable clothing feel quite bersft.
won't 60, for I've nothing 70 wear"
"We1 my dear wife, since you're all ont of clothes
We will save the expense and the fare
Take the money and buy, God only knows ~
What, if you have nothing to wear .....-
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-18
ISLAND ... ..
PERIODICAL, STATIONERY,
j . AND
VARIETY STORE,

VARIETY STORE, .. b..
Near tie corner Of Seventh ", and maryland 40.
TeNHE citizens of the Seventh Ward aud the public
n generally are respectfully informed that COM
plcte assortment Of the leading Monthly and Weekly
Papers Writing Paper, Letter Paper, Envelopes,
Steel Pens, Pen Holders and Pencils, together with
School and Miscellaneous Books kept for sale at
the above store also variety Of fancy articles, such
as Toilet Soaps. Perfumery, Combs, Ladies' Hoops,
Gloves, Pins, Needles Buttons, Spool Cotton, PEN
knives, Scissors Looking Glasses Porte Monaies,
Children's Toys, Cigars and Tobacco of the best
quality, &c, 40, which are offered at the usual city
prices for cash. .,...s.EE aa.fam
: Among the Periodicals are Harper's Magazine,
Putnam's Monthly, Frank Beslie's Family Magazine,
Godeys Lady's Book, Yankee Notions, Graham's Ma
gazine, New York Ledger, New York Mercury, Bos-
ton Pilot Saturday Evening Post, Wayerly Magazine,
Hafpers' Weekly, Irish News and Preeman's Jour
nal ALSO the daily morning aud evening papers of
Washington; all of which will BE- regularly on hand
as early as elsewhere in the city. Persons desrin (
can have their papers delivered promptly at their
residences or PLACES of business, they may direct.
iAalberal share Of patronage from Che public is
respectfully solicited. IA .lgtI 'uJslH s'th' ."' DO
n. B.-The subscriber continues to attend to
Bounty Land, Pension, and other Claims against the
Government Deeds of Trust Bills Of Sale Releases,
and other writing, done in legal and satisfactory
style His office il in immediate connexiotI withthe
above store, where all calls for such business will be
,F'57'' ''''''I' ..,.a JOHN h. BAKER" '".
400 If lursHn. .....E E VI General Agent.
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MARBLE MANTELs.
IyEARBLEWoRKs. esubscfi be

ME AIR B l. r WOR RKS.-TheSubscfi her
lvA begs leave to inform his friendsand the pub
lie that he has Increased his stock Of Marble Mantes
comprising Sienna, Brockedelia. Spanish, Eayptaf,
vein, Italian, and Black Marble, richly carved and
&dA, which he offers for sale low for cash y "a 3"
Also, 20 Marble Monuments, Tombs, and Head.
stone Slabs; Eastern Marble for window-ss, lintels
steps, and platforms Marble tile, counter, and table
Also on hand q large lot of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and steps, suitablefo for build
ing purposes. t-s.sE 81
He invites the attention Of builders Ind others to
his took and will endeavor to give satisfaction to ali
whoi may favor him with their orders.
+8 VIM. RUTHERFORD, ~
.LlT y tLN On T. street bet lath aud 9Th
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-18

e GREAT rRB.---The subjoined telegraphie dis-
patch appears in tho New Orleans pspsrs Il
the 7th: 49,. ....'. u.
BAros Rouor, November Z. The stsamSsat
National from Red river, reports that de-
structive fire occurred at Alexandra, Louisia.a,
on the 4th instant! A large portion Of the bss-
mess part of the city is entirely destroyed
One block wss totally consumed, with the
single exception Of the ice house. whish was
still burning whea the National passed, - ths
night of the 4th. s... .. ~.
The National passed down from here - Aiss
this morning -... H3Ha'..
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-18
q. w. GRAHAM, M. D.,
Bon No.. 50. fF,gE ,sE!s 81
Office, 1871 FiIbert Street, Old No. 100,
BELOW TWELFTH,
.1}. ~. PHILADELPHIA, PA ., .... ...-

I'D g. HYATT has just opened, from the recent
4Ae auction sales, splendid assortment Of Fall
and Winter Dry Goods of every description at very
reduced prices: -. -.-... -E...'r 4n 80
Bargains 10 Black and Fancy Silks, .-..t. e..
Bargains in Stella and Brocbe Shawls. .. . .
Bargains in De LANES and Cashmcres.
Bargains in Bonnets and Ribbons
Bargains in all-wool Plaids aud Ducals.
Bargains in Prints and Ginghams. rg .r af
Bargains in Merinoes and Coburg Cloths.
Bargains in Irish Linens and Shirtiug Cottsns.
bargains in Flannels and Blankets. ~. ... r...t
Bargains in Cloths, Cassimeres and Satinets.
Bargains In Undershirts aud Drawers.
Bargains in Embroidsries Of every description.
Remember Ladies, the place for Bargains is at
X. @. HYATT'S, No. 349 seventh street, third door
below the Northern Liberty Market $50 st
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-18
FREDERICK. FEMALE SEMINARY.
lPREDERfCK CITY. Md. q

&, iaiaW FREDERICK CITY, MD. lra, $3.50
SCHOLARS Will be received at any time
~ during the year, and will be charged from the
date of their entrance to the end of the scholastic
year.0 The lst Of January would be most appro-
PIRATE time for them 70 commence. @ihti it
This Institution has steadily and permanently in.
creased in numbers for the last eleven years until
thepresent capacions edice, which is SO feet 'front.'
10 feet Deep and four stories high became entirely
inadequate to the growing wants Of the school.
In August last the Trusteesh commenced another
building OF the same size and external appearance on
the west side OF the present ediico. This building
Is now under roof and will be ready for occupancy
early in the spring. siss sfgs atsil GS''agf
This addition will give us the largest and most
beautiful exhibition room in the city six large pro-
lesser rooms eighteen additional high, airy lodging
rooms, and theWhole OF the high basement will be
fitted up for gymnasium for the young ladies to
exercise In during inclement weather. These inn
pr0vements make it one of the most extensive and
complete establishments in the United States
This Institution has an able and efficient Board OF
Professors and Teachers, good Library, excellent
Musical Instruments, On extensive Chemical and
Philosophical Apparatus, and it is confidently be-
ieved that it offers many facilities for impartng
thorough, extensive, and refined education as any
Seminary in the land. atE saa Icy
The school is not sectarian, on the contrary. the
young ladies are strictly required to attend such
OhLrch as parents designate, accompanied always by
q Teacher. egstE5t't I
For Board and Tuition, including furnished Rooms,
Lights, Fuel, Washing, etc., 5000 per scholastic
year; payable half yearly in advance 80 N sirl
For Circulars, and other particulars, address
.sE NH n H.WINCHESPER, President
References ~ Washington Csty, d. o. et@
z Josiah +. Polk, Esq, Vespasian Ellis, ESQ.,,
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For the American.
SON N EFT /,
snNr wIrn AN AMBRorYpH.

Lady! this picture of myself send; ~.
'Tis but the fixed shadow of my face,
Yet shows each feature easily to trace,
But ne'er its rigid sameness can unbend,
Or to my changing thoughts give transoie.t
place;
Or else, whenever it would meet thy gaze
'Twould, sympathetic, show q mirror-phasc,
And blanch or blush, as thou migh'st pale or
red, ....s tf.U,t7ga
And light or gloom, As thou migh'st smile or
frown, ..aass|t a
And thy expressions catch as quick n shown
Could it but speak--no poet ever paid
A song Of homage sweet ~ thou should'st own,
Hymn'd to thy worship, and to thine alone, @'
In thoughts as pure as Ger were writ or said.
f ... .... c. d. G. 4,.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-18
this morning

F1RH AT ALEXANDRIA, UA.)-on Friday nern.
ing, the 9th instant, a Are broke out in the ss~n
Of Alexandra, by which the large hotel ksown a.
the Ice House, and extensive livery stable at
tsched together With .iI other tenems.1 csss-
pied as stores we're destroyed. The loss b ssti-
mated al from i've thousand 70 six .houspd del
lara ada .rE '..TN
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-18

1t is not William b. Rogers, late Of the Uni
vcrsity Of Virginia, but his brother, Henry d.
Rogers, who has been lately elected Professor
Of Natural Scienss in the University ~ Gias-
gov, Scotland ....a ..# A..
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-18

Rents are coming down in Chicago mere rs-
pidly than in the Eastern cities. There they
are from twenty five to fifty per ssnt cheaper
than they were six months ago, and tsnsps are
in demand at this decline. u. Arg~.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-18
TR A We LIE RS GUI D r
Washington Branch Railroad..

Trains run as follows: ,s. IL ,s,syGosz se.l
From Washington at a. M, connecting at Relay
with trains from the West, and at Balfimore with
hose for Philadelphia and New York. i2r fa4 n'i
At $50 a. m. for Annapolis, Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and New York. ~ :,
AtSp. m for Baltimore and Norfolk and at Relay
with the Frederick train. = . ~
Express al 420p. m. at Relay for the West, and
for Annapolis, baltimore, Philadelphia, and New
York. 49, t.s,ltiss1 s.s =
On Sunday at Pa m. and 4.2o p. m. 4 -. -
From Baltimore 10 Washington at Al 16Eandl9.15 a.
m. 20 and 5.15 p. m. ~ u
On Sunday &laa. m. and 5.l5. pm
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9'IaALLAGHER,S -.
A New and Splendid Large Oven, Fiat Top
COOKING STOVE. Ha 6as t@'

yitlt GALLAGHEk'S 1
A New and Splendid Large Oven, Fiat Top
! COOKING STOVE. Elt 1Gs HE'
For Wood or Coal. Four Sizes Nos. 8, q, s. 8.
fGALLAGHER'S SUNRISE AIR-Tisht,
~ a beautiful design of a new Flat Top Cooking
Stove, just out. firs .rf,.,,.fg q
1t is only necessary to say, that after very many
years Of experiences, and being fully conversant
with all of the various kinds Of Stoves which have
been invented on the down-draft -incple, that
have taken advantage of every wellk own improve
ment that has from time TO time been made particn.
lsrly referenceto the formation and construction
OF the fues, which are always necessary to be large
and have fully applied every improvement and
combined them all in the Sunrise Air-Tight Cook
ing Stove" This Stove is made very heavy, and is
good subs antial article; have made them extra
heavy IN al ths parts where long experience has
proved i 70 be Important and | can assure my Gus
in getting tup; and 1t will not be excellcd by any
stove now known of similar character; / am on 2.
Vlnced that 1t will at become standard Stove
have fully tried them in every way, with WOOD
and coal, and strongly re ommend them to the
public They operate in the most satisfactory man
30 b Pstsntee: A. J. GALLAGHER, .-a
July lst 1885. s539afH b'~ Philadelphia
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" z , - ahaaqas",F FbRsSALE,s 4 ,,a,s s,,'o
usHs, uNpERst tdSEb, INTENDING TO, I'm.

q move 70 the west offers the stosk and fixtures
of lfis Cigar and Tobacco Store for sale. This is
ohesof tk Best stands III the city, being located on
SeveAth street, shdl IN lie most business part For
further particplars sqnire atiHe. SOS, corner Of
SsgenA and \ savssta oCAsM Ssg'~"i'os "'
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-18

The Calais Nsine) Advertiser says that iss1-sss
bears have been killed this AL in q ~ II the
towns in that vicinity.
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TeIesrnph Offices.

Houses Printing Telegraph, National Hotel, en-
n ance on Sixth street, one door north Of Pennsyiva
MIA avenue. To New York via Baltimore, Philsdel-
ptia, and intermedate points; cennecting at New
!. ork with the Eastern line TO st. Johns and the
Western lines to New0fleanR ~ 49,, ,,hso.
Magnetic Telegraph, Nstionsl Hotel, corner Of 9th
At, eel and Pennsylvania Avenues 1o9New York,
connecting as above with the extreuis Bast and
Southern Telegraph, National Hotel. TO New Or
leans via Alexandra, Richmond, Augusta and Mo-
BIZ and intermediate points, nsludn,y ali ths sea-
b oard cities. seeaJt ~ .ggunhd " ~.
Western Te' graph, Pennsylvania Ayenue,i be-
sveen Sixth ah seventh streets, over Gilman drug
|. ore. To Wheeling and inthrmediste pqints cop-
nsctag viii all hsawsstsrh and swsstAsn
nh
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CENTS.
HOUSE And SIGN PAINTING AND
..,u $kAIN5NG; n, y,s,, !, a.i %, !

ly9s branch shop at No. SO Louisiana avenue,
lVarnum's BuildipGs,) between Sixth and Seventh
atreets for House. Sign, Ornamental and Detreh,pc,
(nsually called Fresco,) Painting aud Graining, re-
especially announces bis readiness q do and perform
IN an artistic manner, all work entrusted TO him lie
feels oonfdeht Of giving perfect satisfaction to all
Nho give him their patponge. ..a
n, Window Shades Bausk Glass Signs, &C., &c,
painted on reasonsble tsps, and in workmanlike
manner.
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.YlIE WkEK[Y -ANERICAN.lI =

WKT III BE PUBLIHHED EVERY 6ATURs
w DAY, on paper the size u the National
lntelligeucsr. Il will contain twentylsight columns
,fmcst interesting, racy matter the latest news up
0 the day Of publication; the speeches Of Messrs.
Scott and Ellis on the trial of innocent men for
alleged riot on the &rst day Of june, laatr-a day
a name destined 10 figure in tho history Of these
ines, and to hand down 10 future geneaati0ns the
names OF the gstters up Of the bloody drama aud
point them out sscret pl0tters against the peace
citizens OF Washington. Egtt9b ~
single Subscribers 81. Clubs q 80 per annuni. -
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TO THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON.
1nI MRS. BANGS, Profess
ilvn sonai Medium, would respectfully inform ber
friends and the public, that she has removed from
her late residence 70 Twelfth between Cand streets,
next door to John d. ClarkYs Police Office She hete.
by tenders her thanks 10 her friends and customers
ior the liberal patronage bestowed Upon her, and
ropes BY her attention and assiduty 10 business to
merit continuance Of public patronage Tor phi,
Ji Refers 70 DIR Hogan and Or. Fairfax, Alexandria.
THE TENIHYDRIAN RECIPESi "
WI Great Eastern Panacea, prepared
~ in fhe Temple Of Health and for ages formed
almost the sole medicine used in the Eas, These
prescriptions are perfectly simple, and may be put
up at any drug STORE at trning cost Some of them
are particularly atplicablsiin Consuinpt o Scrof,-
IA, Iiter Affections, Impyriy of the Blocdy &c ~
N ethers remove Syphilis, Secret Diseases, Itch,
Nervous Diseases, Costveness &C., in an almost in.
credibly short time. Sept with plain printed drec-
~ HTf 707'' olS.l VIM FRANKLIN,
.-- .... a,,gtsBox 221,l Albany, My. >
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-. -, =, THE GREATEST
EVER INTRODUCED IN THE UNITED
lca -f .te STATES s-a...r|

DlAlEo.
For Goal or Wood. $4,000 ia use. Fo,r si,"s
~ .a''fth VI Nos. s., 7,oS, Q.
EALLAGIi Celebrated Morn, e
u Star, Double Oven COOKING STOVE, le
best the cheapest most substantial and most er-
feet Cooking Stove in the Uhion. 10 81 h0H-
Thirteen th2usapd Of these Stoves arc now ,u suc-
cessful operation. "a '' .7
This splendid Cook Stove has now been th0rout ~
~ tested during the last four years. they operate IN
the best and most satisfactory manner have fully
tried them with wood and coal and strongly recon-
mend them. They are heavy and very durable, and
tho design is neat and beautiful With moderate
fire, this Stove will bake three oayes OF bread roast
turkey, boil two dinner pots, broil beefsteak, and
heat the water for washing, all at the same time.
You are respectfully invited 10 call and examine
the above splendid Cooking Stove, "Gallagher's
Morning. Star" Ivy e..
Psteptee: Al. GALLAGHER,
= July 1st, 1855. Ds.0HtT ,a "' Philadelphia.
For sale only by I'D ....lt #rf# IHru
- jaCfwOoDwARD 4 SON, .
Next dpor TO q. w oodward's old stand,
1ii Penn Avenue bet. 10th and IN sis, No. 8ls..
q NJ B. We have also very large assortment of the
latest and most approved patterns Of CRATES, paror
chamber dning-room, office and store stoves of oil
'si1es for wood and coal that the North can iutpis
best suited 70 this market 4 ~ t,''A ~ -.
.1i ~ Terms CASH }go'ls h',n" -" sAn1s
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fglFr~luibti 'f
Post Office Hours. /

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The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-18

Iies13's LYNcHBuRG, Nov. ]. 1854. )
q From an examination of Mr.. Tobias's Glasses
and from his observatons and remarks, am con.
vnced that he 10 o skilful optician. -,
.4A zBk nv ,,.dIoas lJ j. BLACKBOARD, NJ. d. Y
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-18
Copy Of testimonial which appeared in the Daily
american Organ, May p, s55, from Judge v Ellis,

Having suffered for many years past with weak
ness Of the eyes, and that defect of vision which
results from too constant and intense use of these
sensitive organs, were led to make trial of To-
biass new and improved discovery for the eyes,
whose name heads this article NWe's Saw them re.
commended by sundry gentlemen of Virginia, whom
We know, and therefore had less hesitation in maxi
ing the experiment. We are more than pleased with
the article. We read with less fatigue with these
lens than any we had ever tried before and we see
more distinctly with them. Without meaning to
disparage the, claims of others who have made inn
proyemens in Spectacle Lens we deem it but Just TO
make the above statement ME- Tobias resides on
Seventh street. opposite the National Intellieencer