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STEAxBoAr Is TO be put on the Susouehanaa
et harris burg, where ID was thought nothing but
a ran could run, in freshet
III Assembly Of Barbados have Appropriated
SzcO annually for making that island one of the
ooomar1ne Telegraph Companyis stations.
IKE switchman on the @ rand Trunk R,u,o,d
py whose neglect train Of cars ran of the track
mas bern committed for trial at Montreal.
A FEW days since a man named Thomson
rom PhiladeIphia, was drummed out of Char
iote, y. T., for alleged tampering with slaves.
iHs New orleans True Delta is ofopinion that
China is bopelessly sick man, and il is time for
somebody to think about administering on his e.
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WASHINGTON AQUEDUOI
OFYIcz OF TIE w AsHlNaT Ton AeyEDCer.

o'''cr OF W ". ~ ss4 4Os, %srsS lssS
Proposals. received up to nh May win be openedat
AG Map D prohies, and of and
work to be LEI will be ready for enhmna'oh a' TINS
' The Work to BE- let viii embrace Masonry of some
of the Bridges, Graduaton, Excavation, and En-
BE ssnd Rubbs and ts
made S' t. OF the R' specifcasions and plans,
portion Of the line the titles are not yet
DELAY in commencing the work thereon; but for such
unavoidable delays due allowance will be made in the
Portions only of some of the works can be compile
ted under the present out all contracts
p1atons by Congress The Engineer reserves the
right prescribe the amount of work to be done and
prston and in case of the appropriation not holding
out to decide when anu nat works shall
In case of the entire stoppage of any partic,lar
work for want of funds, the reserved ten per cent
as ans
Pay ments Will be made IN specie checks upon the
Of the Engineer, rsseryns ten per cent and It viii
be condition of all contracts that the workmen shall
be Sa ss sssseS and Soa
for work or materials on the Washington Aqueduct."
or hs hd . ssasd ssy h Be
geous, and to make such arrangements as may be
considered most conducive 10 the progress Of tho
work.
Every offer must be accompanied by written guar
antee, signed by one or more BILE persons,
the effect that he they undertake that the bidder
bidders will If his or their bid be accepted, enter
into obligation, within ten days. with good and re-
sponsibe securities, for the completion Of the work
undertaken said guarantee to be accompanied by the
certificate of the United Stat district judge United
States district attorney, navy agent, some officer
of the General Government or individual known to
the Engineer or Department Of War, that the guar
antors are able to make good their guarantee.
Bids will be opened In presence OF bidders ii ANY
Of them choose to be present.
Captain Of Engineers in charge.
FORM OF GUARANTEE. 80.
To Capt. NJ. c. MEIes, L. 8. Engineer.
We, the undersigned, residents of -, in tho
State of -, hereby. Jointly and severally, cove
nant with the United States, and guarantee in case
tho foregoing bid Of - be accepted, that he or
they WILL within ten days after the acceptance Of the
said bid execute the coptrac for the same, with good
and sufficient suretes, to perform furnish the art
ces proposed in conformity to the terms Of the adver
tisement under which 1t was made. And In the
said - shall fail to enter into contract afore-
said, we guarantee to make good the difference be-
tween tho offer by the said - and the next lowest
bidder.
(Sisned) Alb.
G. d.
hereby certify that. TO the best Of my knowledge
and belief, tho above named guarantors good and
sufficient.
(Signed,l Ell
mar 7-eodt7Mv&lawtf
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Balance remaining with the Company s1s,o57 d
S59,c57 OF

ably with the most successful similar institutions in
From the Isl day Of August 1855 il ffseen months.
and interest received amounted to the large sum Of
four hundred thousand one hundred and eighty five
Of ahs and
seven thousand one hundred and twenty EIGHT dol
With these evidences Of success and good man.
aEement the Directors feel justified in soliciting
offered snS AR ' Viii Be
IIsted more according to equity than legal technical
The Company is prepared to issue policies against
DWEHEk1HGS kETERNITTkE mIhhs MAN
ali Kinds Of end rnH.E
VI. VESSELS st SISANBoAIs, Canal goAIs. RALRoAps,
aa inc w S az portion Of
and on the hu' Of STEAMBOATS, navigating the
The rates Of premium will be as low as other com
eonstraction and viii be taken into con-
sideration.
All losses speedily adjusted and promptly paid.
18th street, Washington City, ID. c.
Imsn,gnes may also Ss sfeeted at tie Horne 0&e..
Ph,Iadelphia,
And in other principal CITIES of the United States
by authorized officers of the Company. aPS
HONE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW
IL YORk.-OEFIcE No. 4, WALL STREET.
Amornf Of Assets i,t January. = s7aSs 81
Amount of Liabilities. 4, 46O SO
This Company continues to insure Buildings, Mer-
ehandse, Ships in Port, and their Cargoes, House
hold Furniture and PersoHal Properly generally,
csTf1SRisssy eSs;sd rpS
marth; William G. Lambert, frm Of A. & A. Law
Collins BsTOsy rm 5% Of ot
4 4 CO; LnciHs Hopkins, President Importers and
Ma aasI. BANK; Thomas Messenger, firm Of 7. H.
Co; B. Watson Bull firm Of Haskell, MorriSi &
Lucien b. Conan, firm Of Conan. Ioshfcp Co.:
Co.; James Humphrey fIm of Barney. Humphrey
Coz Ward Of a% % 81 SsoTSs
James Low, firm of James Low 4 Co.; Isaac H.
Ghstos A. RaPeg, e. rm of Buisy Cam Sep S
p. Morgan firm Of i. b. Morgan Co; Theo SoGs
Wood, firm Of Willard, Wood & Co.; Amos r. Emo.
hrm Of Emo, Roberts Co.; Alfred 3. Barnes, firm
r. Son; John G. Neison, rm ns Of ri! NeI
MottSS n of %orsSn G G1Hd
crimson firm Of ]. G. Howe Co; Stephen Pau. Paul
Of Baldwin; Starr Co; II. Gilbert Ely firm Of Ely,
Bowen MoConnell Amos T. Dwight firm Of
II sx HaSnF &c co I Mss5S
john Foa h Of Ford 81 SiRs nbSs;
Geo. T. stsdmsn firm Of stedman, Mayna hSS%ps Con
, kf MiELMA AkRFH' 4io si Fsssas
Ifs'ySS fFf RGI'EfRH. by
ma TO, S3 ia. ave. between 9Th and 18th streets.
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A YER'S CHERRY PECTORAL,
~ For THE CURE OF
CoEshs, Colds, Hoorseness, Bronchitis, WA oop-
ting Cough, Group, Asthonia and c on suuption'

Among the numerous discoveries Science has made
In the generation to facilitate the business Of life
human exlstenos, none can be nambed Of more reS
value to mankind than this contribution of Chemis.
Broad has s ero Sl ts
ct nat no medicine or combination of medicines
hitherto swept from our ud.. thoSssnds sod , have
Remedy has at length BEEN found
sect1on. n Of Se see9 on 70 cure the most dangerous
by it's use, but would present the foiio1inG:eN
xheS named ne VII aas3s % pssss
10 faTnIsh free wherein are full particulars and in
n Laurens, r. r., s. c., Aug. I, lass.
a So.s :sSeTs se.
Having u:sd ei him
California in the winter Of 1850 Tor severe attack
boy s sass him fs: nS%Sef Il
every three hours, commencing in the morning. and
TIE three days use Ss 1as ae to
eSt or drink without pain.
parent All :. . iftsys .e o
extant feeling of the deepest gratitude, prompts
me IN addressing you these lines,-but for your IN
1nosbs, little boy would now have been
am your B. rI Po s'rft L.rf.Gss sss.. r..
ROCKY HILL, Somerset CO., NJ,
Or. ); Z. AYsR,-since your medicine has become
30 sho.s Of =
IL, and Know Of some here the best they can
say OF u Is not too much for the good il has done
glyins my customers the worth of their money. and
1esl sratlhed In seeing the benefit il confers.
flease send me further supply and believe ma
houts' wit1 respect,
p; S-Almost any number of certificates can be
On. Avn, wssSpsoH, e. W. Jun. 2. lan.
nave used yonI CHERRY PKcToRAL for upwards OF
Sne year; and Itls my sincere belief that / should
haso oeen IN my grave ere this time III had not liz
no. cured me OF dangerous Affection OF the lungs
u 10 priceless remedy. " -
BY 5. a. .'Hsf schGRE. Attorney a. Law
WILKssARRR, Pa. Septemhr q. lss.
Or. J. G. AVER: Ny dear Sir~Tour medicine il
m1ch approved Of by those who have used il here
~ ts eonPostuon 10 such ~ tn insure and maintain
monsPg ss invariably recommend il for pull
cians. lam YOUR friend. rA'
-CHAS. STREATER, NJ. ID.
Prepared BY DIR. J. c. AVER, Chemist, Lowell,
Sold by 2. D. GILMAN. Washington and all re.
spectacle druggists. 3, dee 8-lm
nR. DUPRIES'S REMEDIES are the only ef-
iectusi cure for External or Internal Piles Salt-
hhsgm. Ring Worn. &c. They are unrvallsd for
50 cent. Per boz. 'oaios, n Nssssa street, New
.jsY ~ ~. Y ]. s ;sss sso. ,.~ q M
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PROPOSALS FOR ERECTING MARINE
l. BARRACKS AT PENSACOLA, FLORIDA.
NAVY DEPARTMENT.

WAsnIsoIoN, March 8 iss7.S
Sealed proposals. endorsed Proposals for Build.
received at this Department until the 7th day of April
1877. at o'clock p m, for tho construction Of the
tons prepared the ion q the Navy IepaI
the comma ndHnts Of tho Navy Yards at Boston. New
York, Philadelphia and pensacoa, and at the office
ington. The work is to be divided into FIVE parts,
for each of which a separate proposal must be sub
LIST: Proposals for building mems quarters and out
I'd. Proposals for building officers quarters and
Sd. Proposals for building eommandants' quarters
4th. Proposals fol-; building enclosing wall.
Al %h Proposal for building i'd entrance lodge
rails and completing the work under each head in a
b1 .ss & tas h0 be
same; and the Department reserves the right to re-
thereof, when 1t deems the interest Of the United
states require 1t.
Ninety per cent. OF the amount of work done and
be paid from time to time. as the work progresses,
tendcnt on the part of the United States md ten per
cent retained until the completion of the contract
dsd % ae 5 d
non hlmen of contract provided that no bill shall
be made for an amount less than five thousand dol
lars.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a written
guarantee. signed by two responsible persons oer.
judge or some other officer of the United States, in
the sum of hve thousand dollars that the bidder WILL
accepted enter into contract or bond with proper
and suffcIent securities for Its faithful performance.
Bidders are invited TO examine the plans and spec-
hcatIons at the Offices herelnbefore mentioned.
The proposals must be sealed and address ed to this
Department, and plainly endorsed "ProposaIs for
BHilding Marine Barracks at Pensacola, Fori-
d."
Those only whose offers may be accepted will be
notified and the contract will be forwarded soon
to execute within ten days after its receipt at the
'''' 0 Z: p0BBiS, Secretary of the Navy.
wsk kkEESSXE Es! M
s28, and sci Seventh street.
PULL SETS OF
PAb bES!Ss ROOM,
CHAMBER FURNITURE, in
MAHOGANY,
And general assortment of all HOUSEKEEP-
ING GOODS always on hand, at lowest prices.
1T Houses furnished entire at short notice.
mar l7-eolm
WINDOW .GLASS.-yO0 boxes Baltimore and
w Philadelphia Glass, all qualities and sizes, for
J. R. McGREGoR,
I IME LIME !!-LIME!!.CAN ALWAYS
II be Obtained In quantities to suit, aud the most
reasonable terms. at the WASHINGTON LINE
the most superior articles Of N1 Nv" % '''''''
FRESH WOOD burnt LIME,
PLASTERER'S HAIR,
AND CEMENT.
Orders left at Grnbb & Losano's, Merchant Tail
ors o. 49S sth street, Washington, will DO punctn-
feb 2-eotf w. Fl. Cooley co.
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DATES OF SAILING.

EDWSfRPpt 4 kp ecsSsSEfff, nSPy no e Wall street
New York.
BROWN, SIMPLIFY & CO., Liverpool.
STEPHEN KENNARD d CO., No. q. Aus
Frlars, London.
3: G. WAINWRIGHT & CO., Paris.
The owners of these ships will not he sccoultst-e
for gold, silver bullion specie, iewelry, precious
stones or metals, unless bills of lsdng signed
therefor and the value thereof expressed thereIE
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DOCKS FROM PARIS.

DOCKS FROM PARIS. - 60.
ID J. j. Rousseau-I.s Nouvelle Heolsei 1r3s'
illustrated, 7Sc.; Les Confessions. Vo's' h'r
voItaireNSiecle de Louis XIV. rrol, illustrated
SIC. ~ go
fs,sions S'un Owner Sc: Sc1hes de Ia Chou
annerie, SIC.
IAmartine-LcsC Condolences, SO. 49,.
George Sand-Vslentine, &c.; la fetis aoe"o'
500; Teverino, SIC. ..,.
Dumas Fils-Ia Dame aux Csmellas, 30; AntohiHe
500. -.
Balzao-Ia Pere Goriot, sno; lie Cousin Pens DC;
And many other Novels, Tales, Plays, ae- IN
PI ans 'oA'' FRASCK TAYLOR.
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coscU Lungs anu SOneulnptlOn.
Entered according to Act Of Congress, A. d. 1887.
In again presenting to the notice Of the public the
vast numbers In all sections Of the Onion are Obliged
to have recourse to other Of relief than the
lmmed date prescription Of their family ply scian and
as each return OF the winter brings out host
OF professedly new speclhcs some good others use
less, and many decidedly dangerous, il becomes as
much matter Of duty interest, believing this to
be remedy, combining the greatest advsntag e.
u as extensively known as Practicable. That such
Is aus character, Is abundanty proved by the fact,
that IL has been extensively used the last twenty
years with unparalleled success that its
mas cont inued 10 spread and its sale increase with
little ald from advertising published lists Of GER
tlhcates, (which all know can easily be had for a
worthless preparation for mertorious one } that
OF persons benefited by Its use, il has gained its pre-
sent popularity 1t is not trnmpeted to the world as
specihc or cure all, but q valuable and scientific
auxiliary In pulmonary cases, ready at hand and one
that has been generally found to afford relief where
most others have been tired without eria benefit
such, 1t Is recognised by numbers Of our leading
phy slcans who know Its composition. and have been
eye witnesses OF It's superior efficacy as well as by
thousands Of our most respectable citizens, most
OF whom reference is cheerfuly permitted.
sold NJ IS cents three bottles one so cents hv
MARIN d PALMER, and CHASEES STOTT
Matchmaker; ClSSEI., Georgetown, and PEEL
SllES o Sx Aaisxsndris. ,
Candy bRoPS," the same eompo.it x0o IN q
portable form, much patronised by public speakers.
SINGERS, frequenters of public assemblies, TO-, as
they remove all huskiness from the throat and voice.
and act Ike charm on troublesome cough Price
IN anu % cents Dox. dec PLY
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INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOsITEs.

II
MONEYDLOANo on STOCK SECURITIES
cHUBB BROTHERS. BANKERS.
cHuBB BB H5T HH2HsE S W..Ai.....,
{ $#Hs} g. s*s 1 AsHyse:
vHuBB Bf E J4h EERg BAR "a & CO.,
1. composed of DA'1't eHkis oss ST.. cHuBB,
RECTIFYING EsTABtIsHMENT.-The IN
Dealer; that he has fitted up ECTfF Y7NG Es.
to supply AL those who may favor him with their
eHsto Me a has Hn hsRd large stock of Bande
ihsr iS BSItisSSs .; PSiI.dsiph purchased ''' e-
o. r 0ts'sn and Domestic f PETER PAGAN.
IAN l4Sm- No: IS Louisiana ave. near 10th st.
THE PERUVIAN SYRUP having successfully
the Msdes must move &c IN
oeiyed NJ an established medicine. ~ ~
ITS EFFICACY IN CURING
s5in; 20 Ss.;SMai'rs fsas"es. pi;o ass1
and al Diseases wkieh reSnire Ton fe" snJl
A!fsratcs ntedieiss IS beyond question. "
nc pioois VI us eMcdcy are SO numerous, no we'll
anshentioated, and of such peculiar character that
preferred aid. -"|-'--' ''0 " ieooiSe tne
The Peruvian Syrup docs not profe.. to be . ,x,,.
aH' put IT'S range Is extensive, because MANY ti.es
Ses, y unlike are intimately related and,
remedy. ' w ou'0u W one
The class Of diseases for which tho Syrup promi
fed the hxheet orssI dsal which has SO 3en baf
are tsnglble the witnesses accessible and the ,astS
anG emcdcy OIL the Syrup incontroyertible ''
nose VINO may wish Tor an opinion from disinter-
cannot fail to be spess the character of the syrup
numerous testimonials, in the hands of the .sntss
The signatures those Of gentIsman w al Ss.s
In the community and Of the highest respsctabty.
CARD.
az ne unGerslgnsd having perienced the ban eia
rsn % q PERUVIAN Syrup, do not hesitate to
reeT ,nr en-, IL 70 the attention Of the public
timonV Of otbsr. experience as well as from the tes-
are atogether unquestionable we have no donH ~
Ts enlcacy n cases Of incipienf Diseases of ~
ComnI. nna Rroneha, Passages Dyspspsia, Liver
fects would be incredible but from tbs chs us
saose wno nave witnessed them and have younteey
gu Lnei1 testimony a. do ours 10 ts restnrsS,xa
power. =, IOHN PiEpnf 6SMSttofataSe
ll 1 HH9K Mas A; iPExTTER,
ShMN SAN 0 81. NAY NAY NJ d. 4
- THOMAS c. hMoRY.
For sale BY q. d. GILMAN, Special Aren't s<o
rsnnsy S9na avenue, and st, the General XEenoy
s.ne. :. = ana s.h streets, Navy Yard. FEB "a
CQME AT LAST. The German student.
tom Gsr4any o osss a t has Just direct
hamp. For x5tins reading, and ssWnr n q ss
they are especially Intended, tn :.is 81 n'sn'
.uAsnaDsTshs dALs asSSHsaSG0R,.
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jan l6-G

hese SHIPS nav ING been bu by Contract eI pressy
Tor Government service, every care has been taken
In their construction, also their engines to ID
sure strength and speed. and their aooommodsti0ns
for passengers are unequalled for elegance and
fort.
Price OF passage from Now York TO Liverpool in
First cabin, 1885, second do, SIS usive use OF
extra size state rooms, sS75. From Liverpool 90
New ork, 20 and 80 guineas. An experienced Ssr-
until paid for. The ships of this line have improved
watertight bulk heads, and to avoid danger from
viii not cross the Banks north of % degrees until
amer the LIST of August.
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EVENING STAR.

ID VIII the Editor Of the Star oblige reader by
republIshing tia following beautiful and comforting
lines. They were written many years since BY T. X.
HsRvsr, and were found in an old volume Of the
Republic of Letters. VIOLET.
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II l.. FAINT, yR.. 4 CO.,
T.. LAND AGENTS
AND DEALER IN EXCHANGE,
LECoNrToN, KANSAS.
. Land Warrants located and sold on commission.
Land Warrants sold to pre-emptors on time.
Locations made Joint account"
The active partner Of the firm was engaged in the
make choice locations.
Business sent through s~eeny, Rittenhouss, FAINT
& Co. will be forwarded to us.
REFERENCES: 10
Sweeny, Rittenhouse. FAINT & Co., Bankers, Wash
ingtOn, ID. e..
f. ". Clark, Dodge Il Co., Bankers, New York.
Drexel CO., Bankers, PhIladelph
Josiah Lee & Co. Bankers, Baltimore.
Fowle, Snowden & Co, Bankers, Alexandria, Va.
r. II. Maury d Co. Bankers, r chm0nd, Va.
II. b. Merrell d Co., Bankers, New Orleans.
mar I7-vl6deolm
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y respectfully, yours, R. b. DRANE,.
Rector Of st. James's Parish.


UEPARrMENT OF INTERIOR, May 8, 1853.
From natural defects and the unequal range of my
eyes, have been compelled to use glasses for seve
raj years. have tried different opticians without
obtaining glasses perfectly fitted to my eyes. Four
months since Mr.. Tobias made two pairs especially
for me, which have found to serve me perfectly.
By the of his oPtometer he is enabled to adapt
glasses most minutely to the eye. most chserfully
recommend Mr.. Tobias to all having occasion to use
glasses, and bear my testimony TO his skill as an
OptIcIan. HENRY T.. BALDWIN,
Asst Sec'y to sign Land Warrants.
P.S OPERA GLASSES Of great variety, TEL
ESCOPES and MICROSCOPES, WATCH-MA-
KER GLASSES, and many other articles in this
line at very low prices constantly on hand.
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WI NEW AND BEAUTIFUL STYLE
manu- hcturcd from Slate Stone, BY the West Cssa'
ton Slate Company, VT. These Msntes are ensirsI
cd ig lmitstion Of The richest and most 81 Repp.E
fSRPH HiEAkN fS fRqESSlEEksskFRR AoeaTEllI;
AGATE, SPANISH GALWAY, and other 81 70
and desirable MARBLES. Tho limitations as
perfect that they challenge the closest seruaE,,
They so highly potrshsd that they repsIn tes
beauty much longer than marble; arc not MUIR 90
smoke, coal gas, or acids, and can Be soie ~
cheaper than any others IN market. Pnoe ene"S
from Sis to 4i2, U
and examine samples at No 5la Seventh stres"'
doors below Odd Fellows, Hall, up starr:
sept lily a., TN. HANSON, Afene-
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Il TING.
OFPIcH SUPERINTENDENT PUBIIc PR,xrrye

pHOrCSALS FOX LlTHOGRAPRlCP RIN-
OFPIc1 SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC PRINTING,
Washington, April ], 1857.
Sealed Proposals will be received at this Office
until Wednesday the 18th inst, for executing in the
best manner the following work for the Senate and
LIST: For transferring from copper to stone and
printing twenty two thousand nine hundred and hfty
Impressions Of each of fifty seven charts to accom-
Pany the ANIMAL report OF the Superintendent Of the
Coast Survey.
I'd. For engraving on stone and printing twenty
two thousand nine hundred and fifty impres sons of
each OF ten charts, to accompany the SAME report
I'd; For engraving on stone and printing four thou-
sand four hundred and twenty copies Of each of
twelve CHARTS, to accompany the Fourth MeteOro-
In each of the foregoing classes the proposals must
state the price, and but one price, for transferring
and printing, engraving and printing the REQ red
number of each chart bid for.
Proposals will also be received at the same time
thousand four hundred and twenty copies or each
OF nifty eight small maps, to accompany tho report of
Captain George b. Mcclellan. ''ro'' -
The maps and charts will be open at this office for
the inspection OF those persons dosirous ofbiddng
formation desired will also be furnished '
The paper required for printing will be furnished
by this office.
Contracts will be entered into with, and bonds
with security WILL be required FROM the successful
bidders for the faithful execution Of their
be entertained from any parties not directly
bid for. -
The proposals must state the time required for the
will be addressed to the undersigned, endorsed on
the envelope, Proposals for Lithogrsphing"
A. g. SEAMAN,
dp l-eOtItH Superintendent
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L Loss HNb BAN bxMASE BY + FffRRE,. H .
THE PERHLss ( PETITE r. ra SE E%4,5S INLAND
,,.,. FARMERS AND MECHANICS
JNSU R. NEE CON ANY,
OF PHILADELPHIA. = I. 800
? FIRE, MARINE AND INLAND INSURANCE.

OF PHILADELPHIA. l. s..fa..
FIRE, MARINE. AND INLAND insurance
sAsthorissd Capital. ............. sl,2so,oooI
orrlss; M0s1zw EST sSss.a Il rsSs:rsyAsrA
DIRECTORS. To- -.u,E
S SsssILs 4 kaSss%.' dsssd s GsmSca.
',s, 4
p Charles q Walter, No. So D street, opposite City
John NJ. Thornton, corner LIST street and Virginia
J Jasn R Wism NJ NS g, ~, r street. ,.o
60. MARINE. SURVEYOR.
SspsnN National ksYH ot No. % PENNSYLVANIA
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT.
t'.' John Thomson.
Asthorized Capital and Assets. -. 81 ,47s,os7 On
..
Assets .3s23, o57 o.
Invested in Bonds, Mortgages, and Good Securities
The following statement exhibits tho business and
condition of the Company to November /, 1855
Premium received on marine and inland risks to No
vemoeI !, io9o'- ...'......'...... $xiloS4 90
Fire premium. l76,796 81
Interest on loan. neutrality-suspicious.. S,7N ~
Paid marine losses ....... S64,4H OF ="
Paid FIRE lssses. .....-........ a9,7T 50 .''s ID.
Expenses, salaries, and commits
Reinsurance, return premiums,
and agency charges. ......... T,fA So
-'isE-. .ECF..' ------Sl77,lB 81
Balance remaining with the Company s2soS7 o.
The Assets of the Company are as JoUops:
Phadelphia city and county bonds -. Sl6S&s Is
Railroad bonds Observation-Disclosures. 100 90
First mortgages, real estate. l4S50O 90
Stocks, collaterals, call. .......... $500 90
Girard and consolidation bank stock. 5z5 90
New York ..................... 5000 90
Deferred payment stock not yet duo. :. g77oo 90
Notes for marine premiums ........... 100000 50
Due from agents, secured BY bonds. .-... 25376 Is
debts due the company :. ............- 1870
Balance In bank ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l6ss6 "a