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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

The Ny,tulk papers uiertion that several
OF the counterfeit nosG', purporting to have
been Issued by the NJit:.se,tarn Bank Of
Virginia, at Wheeling, have been, within
lew days, passed in that city. Theyar OF the
Denomination oi five dollars, and are nGde
PAYABLE at J.ifer.on.lile. SeSera! counter.
lett notes Of the Merchants Bank Of Lynch
burg have also been detected by the brokers
at Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

The State Department hes received tn'or-
nation ibat tie young Lnglish girl taken
ircm tie Mormons by the UDited States
JoGge in Utah, has been sent under proper
protection, to the States, and it IL believed
fh,, she will he committed to the charge Of
Lord Napier, or some Other British anthori'
~, VINO wili undoubtedly sent her home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

Mrs. Towles, vino was burnt So badly one
night las, week, in Fredericksburg. died on
Friday night. 1t is supposed she set fire to
her own clothing, being demented, and was
burnt almost to q crisp when fouod.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23
IrnIl tnMflrkir:i.

CHARLESTON, Sept - twenty-five q the
African, IN board the Emo, snl two OF the
crew 5ayc died since her arrival.
The Savannah rsp"T- sag ma; tHH yellow
fever Is not vt epidemic in tht, ri'y.
r:.e schooner Target, :rom NV i2rk,
which arrived at S:";.nnaL % Friday, 81 ger
ic;cot 4 heavy gi!". Strung leak, lost N Il r.
bao.a and fgre-g # All pa7. {; Der deck
cargo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23
Land sale.

TIE Farm belonging 70 R3". .. n. "ha',
tca and Mr. Flank IOmpkns, containing
7,j4 scrus. was suEchased ty the last named
gcntieman lew weeks aso a. 500 per acre
Toe farm liz, 10 this county, 10 miles south
Of Fredericksburg. and miles from uuiaey':
Depot on the K F. i P Railroad. Another
instance = log to prove that lands in this
section ale chea,er, all thiaGs considered,
than in aug c,aer quarter u tae Ud'tsi
STATE. -Fredcrickyburg HeraH
IAA BONES SmoLrd H-irlHgs. Just re.
[UU celyed, aud Tor sale by
sen l3 JOHN 4. UlAUN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

The fredericksburg Herald seys:-"lhe
house owned by Mr.. Huest>n, at the lower
end of Main street, next TO Rev Dr. NC
Cures. was sold at public sale last week tor
1885. MIR. Josiah Hazard, purchaser
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

The Unian of yesterday says The iFe-
siien. of the Uuited States returned from
Wbeatlaud last night, ami Immediately pro-
cccced TO bis residence at Soldiers Home
lie is in excellent health, AMI much pleased
with his visit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

\ letter ircm a sub,criber at Amherst
Court House :--"The Farmers in this
mar, of the State. have not made more than
bali crops Of Wheat, Oats. Tobacco and Corn
--aod have been prevented from isllowing
bali the u-aal quantity ol land for wheat
by tie severe Or u-.ht of seeren weeks dura-
,ior, and which bids lair &c continue much
longer"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

Thursday the 25tb OF November, is sugses-
ted as proper day for national thapsss.v-
ing, tba, berg the anniversary OF the evacu-
alton of New York city by the British army
- 1899
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

The Secretary Of the Navy, on tuesday
morning. received a dispatch, stating that
the steamer Niagara, with the eap'tr'd ATT
cans, lel, Charleston, Monday night, iVr Al
rioa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

Tue Rural 5 ,utheFner -ays:--"A correspon'
dent wishes TO know when the Tappahannock
Bank Will go iato operation. We confess
that VIC are unable TO answer the question:
The bank has been chartered aud the notes
struck IF. ju, lur;i,er thnn this, we believe,
no s,e,s have been taken. We tbiGk the
tank "ili remain il st4tu qto for some time
to come"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23
DEB.

At the residence OF Mr. joan ). Hloy
grandfather, on the 10Th instant, ale. rr.
illness, JOHN KNOX. son OF William ~
VI. &. somervIlle, OF Cu.peper. Ta.s melee.
ing boy was in MS 9th year
81 nave found the JOY Of aeagsa
| am one OF the angel band
To my head a crown OF l.ga, IS slea
And harp is in my hand"
At Springfield Parsonage Carol county VI!
OIL the 18th INST. HENRY, younge,J carI. ,
Rev. I. W. and Mary o. Simpson ase4 ,l.r-.
months and twenty nine days
In Chariestown, Va, on the 18th ms a. .
residence OF his son-;n law, Wn y. Cra...
Mr. JAMES BROWN in the sJth yra.
age He was born in WestmOreldGJ cor
Va, in the year 1874. In 1898 he cane ~ 3.
side IN SnepheIdstown, BecSeiy, (now J,i,-
county, whence be removed IL 1913 20 Ca
town Throughout his lotg li!e he "a, ,sI.
kabIe for the benevoieuce OF his d.NTc,,ng. =
the singular integrity and uPrshne,, % T.
character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

Thomas Swami mas been re-Dominateu ny
the American party Of Baltimore, a. she can
didate for Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23
Dead Terra Drought.

A gentleman who has recently been over
Il pat of our county that has sustained q
IN y-t Unprecedented drought. informs Us that
ne saw 10 sill directions what is known as the
land ierrapin, lying on their backs and dead
he effect, it 10 supposed Of the dry wea-
ther. No; live one was seen.
Ga Saturday,, farmer from the county
toll: us chat IN his section DO rain of any &C.
count la; fallen since the 20th of July, and
thaJ 1t l. IN possible to carry on the branches
Df agriculture usual NJ this season Of the
year This drought il tue more remarkable,
wAeu il i, borne 10 mind that we have bad
-eSerat very heavy ralus in town within zen
lay, and shat tie sEy seemed to be lowering
ari Ji-p"ns'ng is rains 10 all directions
fledgyIckyi2Ug iferaid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

Tue British brig John Butler, which lett
Port 80 Pate on the 5th instant, has arr!5-
ej a, New York. She reports that General
Santana marched into Santiago, on the LIST
day OF September, with 2oOO men and l.
900 horses, and took possession CT the fort.
Santa 70 had previously capitulated TO toe
President. NAlverie Gsd to Monte Cristo,
there 70 embark for Turks Is!and. At the
latest date there was no governmen;; the
pribcipai merchants bad closed their stores,
The paper money was Of no value, and no
person knew how to sell or buy. or what the
next exchange was 20 DC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

COL W. IL. Browne, OF Stafford, had an
insurance of Il 100 10 he Hartford City In
suruuco Company, on his house, which whs
DESTROYED by fire one night last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

- VALUABLE DWELLING HOUSE AND
i, LOIS OF GROUND FOR RENT OR SALE.
HI three story brick TENEMENT, at the
corner OF Washmg,o Oh and Wolfe streets, with
thu iarge LOT attached, will be put III good
order aud rented low 10 punctual tenant, or
sold OF. easy terms.
a. The desirable LOT OF GROUND al the
corner O. Prince and 81 AsaPh streets, opposite
The New Custom House, is offered for sale or
ease tbs l. generally regarded as the mos,
eligible tot IA Iae city Tor dwelling house, first
class grocery Of for Offices.
81 4 LOT OF GROUND Oh Union street
- Get rom Faye''e Alley, suitable Tor storing
ria.je1. &c Apply TO
ce,, .g-dlw " ASTHTR TAYLOR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23
MARRIED..

On Tuesday morning, by ,uc Rev Jog. C.
Smtl, OLIVER B DENHAH. 90. 20 NJ.
ELIZABETH J. BARTLETT, a. OF Wa,.,,s
Ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

ItREEN GINGER, Garlic. Cloves. C.naa
II non. Black. White and Long Prpnsr, Ce!e
y See. GO. la..Ger. Caraway Seed. Nltmegs
H4cs. White ard Black Mustard sest Ken Pep
pr Ai!s?ice, White Ginger. &c, received. lad
Tor ale By HENRY COOK " 90,
sep Is saIepta Hal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

THICkERiNG N SONS PIANOS
~ well known that all foreign artists 40
have visited this country, as wrl. as yG.f.
American Piinis;s, nave conceded the 'JT-I 2
| of Chickerlng x Sous Pianos above a. r.n
| IN the United States These mabu.sc, .,7
have n0w by new action, and NJ" DE.''
ded scale achieved the great desIdsra'gr
ing to the Square Piano the full tone aud Fat
of the Grand No instruments in the &c"
can compare vita the present maEuiac'an
the Messrs. ChlcKerIng
The subscriber has recently visited NeH %.
and Boston. where he has selected tEe .l..r
and best assorted stock Of Piano, ever br.
TO tnis city, with all the advantages OF ms 10.
ty.fye years experience IN the Piano s...'e
and his cash facilities Purchaser, may 'a's 70
be assured that IN quality Of instruments 20
chea pness OF price he can offer greater vdi.a
| than can be bought in this city or ., 10, Nl.r
His assortment embraces PAkLOk bht'.
LOUIS XIV. and CENTRAL rlANJN o''~
ry scale and style, By Messrs LncAe'i-
Sons, and also Piano, of various sca.-' d.. r.
| terms by other approved Boston and NDN '2'
| manu- actUTers.
Secondhand Pianos taken IN e1cnar-' .
number OF second hand Pianos 70! si.y ~
low. Good Pianos for hTe.
An assortment Of superior Nei"ci4a'. '-
tins celebrated Guitars, Piano sloo., q
Pianos tuned and repaired BY Il >fa'' d.
| mas had fifteen years experl"nc" 10 III .,' ..'
RICHARD DAVIS, Penn s'r..r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23
Washington, sep 23--eo3t

HANCING AND WALTIINU Aia'h'.
Mn. JOHN l.. BAKER rssPsc..
announces to the citizens o! Alexandra =.
cinty, that his FIRST COURSE ~ iA'''..
TON IN the above elegant arcomirn.-
will commence as soon as tnHy scao.... o..
obtained Ii obtained this week, 'ur >rl0.. '.
commence Oh FRIDAY EVENlAU 'hr *
instant, at PHENIX HALL E'eg '"'.
of FANCY DANCES, will be Iuuoi''.. .
taught by Mr. J. K. CoIdet, J. j. GN'''r1 g..
himself in the late Baltimore Scn""a ''..
ular attention will be paid to me M.
children, aud impartIng 10 taem ".'..'
knowledge Of IN. polite art
TERMs.-For the ses,i=T OF r'ga'',h
so. Clssfes for young Ladies. Al So, i.
Masters. will meet on MONDAY. "hp,h
DAY, and FRIDAY EVENIEGN. lron :.
o'clock. For Gentlemen, MONpAi' -
NESDAY. and FRIDAY EEENiN">. '.-
TO 10 O'Clock. No extra cna!s" !''
Lessons given al the residence Of iH' i'..'
at he hall. ...... ,
Persons wishing 10 take lesson VII. ~.
me at the Marshall Hou,@. '"p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

TSTANrED-Th advertiser wishes 10 ell
~ gage competent nan 10 travel in VIZ.
gina capita! repaired, one hundred and fifty
dollars i..s IS :. rare Chance lor an energetic
nan. Can MAKE rom tnTee 10 SIX hundred dol
.ars q monra Cali at Room No. II City Hotel.
sep ,3-Zr'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

r OST.-A small COLOaED b"i .
IL land ayears old, wandered Oh '.
residence OF Can't. Samu-! GeaGry. 'fr
Kings.reet on Monday last, and 10
been heard OF. ANY inlolmeho" q. .. ,,.4.
abouts will be thankfully rece'e1' o.
payed for his return TO ne. ,.orgwyDr
sep 20 eO3l' / L'Oh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

sJRANbl-
IL pipes pure and q gahavored "Henesey'
brandy. isij
2 pipe, Rochelle Brandy
cosk- pure roT; Vine
II Per- Sherry Wine
Z &" pure Madeira Vine
prp- pure Hoiaut Gin
pUucaeon pure Jamaica Spirits, for sale
By I. i. bRE"ls & co.
sen Hr-eOtnn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

-. The receipts from customs at New York
last week were $7O0,000 The receipts for
August were S3,545, 900 upon dubitsble
value OF SlS:lS3 900. The latter sum lis but
q trhe short Of average dubitable values IL
August, excluding the speculative year, leoo
The dimumit;on in ieseuuo on that amount
as compared with that on an equal value
under thr tariff Of 1916. is July one and a
taird millions of do!lag- TBis would show
an aggregate falling off in the entire reveu-
uea a. compared with half dozen years
tack, OF at ieas, Sl5, 900, 600, making some.
thin. les, than $4,000, 900 rs the total OF
receipts from customs. A things are and
have beer for years this sum is not sufficient
by long way 10 support the government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

ltCOTCH WHi>KEf II puncheon pure
- Scotch Walskey, (ot Virginia in portatlon)
lJf >ale by l. 4. BREWIS Il CO.
sep z3-eo4m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

4 LEXANDRIA LIBRARY 3D. corr
n o. the existing vacancy 10 iHr , .....
Librarian, the Alexandra Library vi" ~
ed in the afternoon, until further non.
from 4 J 20 O'Clock. The evening" h'''
remain unchanged. c.r,r
sen OFF Ar.'=
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-23

:NFALLiBLE FOR CHAPrED HANDS,
boMns GIy"erlue and Cempher Soap, Com
pound Camp nrr Ice, with Giy ceG!ne, Tor LhsPped
Hands, Face, Lips, ,uhburns &C and Rose Lip
Save received and tor sale by
PEEL. STEVENS & co,
sep % corner King and Alfred street
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-07-17

A PmNrlYG OrrlcE Blows Ui"-Mr. 10
gers Of the Central Enquirer, published NJ Cen
treyic, Bib county Ala, was recently III SCI.
ma and informed the editor of the Sentinel OF
destructive and exciting blow-up in the form
cr town.
lie saws on last Friday about dark. while
Mr.. Jacob y. kersh was striking match u.
cross the counter in his grocery, preparatory
to lighting candle, u piece Of the match drop
ned into u kcg of powder, which was standing
omen under the counter As matter Of course
a tremendous explosion cnsucd, blowing one
end of the house literally into fragments, set
tine Mr.. kcrsh's clothes on fire. and burning
him in most shocking manner, SO badly that
il is fearful he will not recover. Mr. Carson
was in the grocery at the time, and was blown
out of the house, but was in no way hurt. The
upper story Of the building was occupied by
our friend Rogers, with his printing Office.
lie says his type were scattered to the four
winds Of the earth, his cases split open, his
presses broken, and in fact, making perfect pi
cr the whole Office. Mr. Rogers and one or
two of his hands had just left the office to 90
to supper, not more than five minutes before.
This is the most singular accident we have cv-
cr heard of aud it is feared, will prove II most
fatal one to our friend kcrsh.
Mr.. Rogers will haze his Office assorted as
soon as possible, and whenever he succeeds in
getting everything right, the Enquirer will ap
pear as usual
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-07-17

'rHE DEFEAT OF Cor. SrGraE CoSgRMEp.
Dispatches received by the War Department
confirm the disastrous news from Oregon rglH-
tive to tie defeat Of C0l Stcptoc's command
)y the Indians Coy. MrMalleu saYs:
AncNprrss has arrived from the head quar-.
tors Of Col JStcptoc il The simcoe Valley,
with dispatches from Lieut. Colonel Casey,
and letters to nc informing H. VI the defeat,
ou the 10Th inst, al the First Crossing Of Snake
River, about thirty miles above is Junction
wtl the Columbia, oithc command "l Col
itrptor. The command consisted Of five com
palps, or four hundred men. The Indians are
reported rs having been ifteea hundred strong,
and composed of Snake, I'alousc, and other
tribes The action resulted in three officers
and fifty men being killed. Two Of the officers
killed are Captain WiHlors and Lieutenant
Gnsdcn The Indians took two howitzers
which belonged to the command, and all but
sixty pack animals In fact, 50 complete is
said to have beeu the rout, that the officers in
command was compelled to fall back with the
utmost precptaton The battle took place
while the regulars were in the act Of crossing
the river.
Letters to Governor Stevens also says that
Colonel Steptoe lost every thing but sixty
mules The Washington correspondent Of the
New York Times says
Treaties with these Indian have been pend
ing for long time in the Ucited States.
The Indians have concluded that-their lands
are to be taken from them without compensa-
ton, and hence their hostilties. Their sue.
cess, it is apprchendcd by the War Department,
will emboldcn them to attact the settlements
and the most energetic steps will be taken to
protect the inhabitance 1t was determined
to-day to dpatch an officer by the next steam
cr, with power to call out volunteers, while
portion Of the Utah Army will proceed along
the emigrant trail to Snake River Valley, anC
down to Fort Walla Waa
From another source We also learn that I'll,
military command at St. Louis was telcgraphec
on Mondy morning by the War Department
to send an express after General Harney re
calling him from the expedition to Utah, wher
the present force will be placed under the com
mand OF Gen. Johnston eXclusivelyi The sup
posed object of this movement is to make
DIVERSION against hostile Indians in Oregon
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-07-17
Tbs :felitiana lemottat.


OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DoIIARs per year, payable
N advance. ForR. If not paid within six months.
and FtvE fnot paid before the close Of the year.
ADVERTISING G.--Advcriiscmcnt inserted at One
Dollar per Square OF 10 lines or less Tor the iirst
Insertion md Fifty cents for each subsequent one.
Professional and business Cards not exceeding six
lines for twelve months. TEN Dollars Advertise.
mcnts not marked with she number If Insertions
will be inserted until forbid.
PATENT MEDICINES, Thirty dollars per half column
pcr year and none Of greater length inserted
ANNorSciNG CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE: TES DOLLARS,
payable in advance.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-07-17

Tur Try,s AND Ngw MExtco B"rNDARY CoMMiss-
,ox This commission consitiug of Mr. II Clark,
commissioner. Mr.. Hugh Campbell astronomer, and
vr .Iohu Weiss. surveyor, with their assistants, will
commence operations about the st of September. ut
4 point where the thriysccond parallel crosses the
Rio Grundn This meridian crosses the great Lano
Es,ocado for several hundred miles and will be M
extremely difficult line 70 run Tie Secretary Of the
Interior has not yet been appriscd Of The appoint
mrnt OF u commissioner on the part y IeAas.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-07-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FITRNTTTRE ROOMS.
TUCkY LIVERY AND 81
@TABLs.E.

ME UNDERSIGNED. would respectfully -,
| inform the citizens Of East Felicana and <cs2l
the public generally, that they have purchased the
property formerly occupied by Charles \. Crane and
intend buildng very extensive stable by the side Of
the present building.
they will always keep for hire good Saddle Horses
Horses aud Buggics, and also provide Horses, ETC.,
with feed and attention.
They will always keep on hand for sale. all kinds
of Horses, from the common pow TO the finest har-
ness and saddle horse
Citizens. and the travelling public in general are
invited to give NJ n call.
10 Traders. from all parts of the world We invite
and solicit you to give W u call, rs We are well pre-
pared to accommodate aud assist you.
iuly TO- 1858 LOVE ~ WOODWARD.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-07-17
AG EN- rs

The following named persons are our aulnol Mru ,,
oqnuta ia collect monies due for aud receive su~crip
tions TO. the Z" DEMocRAr."
ARTHUR MciENNA, Jackson, La
r. CHICK. Port Hudson.
JOHN A. McIIUGlI Plains Store
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-07-17

PLANTATION FOR SALE.
T7HE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR SALE. his
| Plantation on Black Creek, ten miles south Of
Jackson sixteen miles south west Of Clinton, and nine
miles distant flom Port Hudson. Louisiana, conlaln-
ing about sixteen hundred and twenty-five acres
700 acres of which arecleared
HE WILL ALSO SELL,
With said Tract of Land, one huudred and fifty shares
of Citizens Bank Stock.
ALSO =
The stock of Hogs, Cattle, and Sheep farming uen'
sis, and Blacksmith Tools.
ALSO:
Eight or ten Mules and two or three wagons.
lie WILL ALSO
Furnish on the place Corn at 80 cents per bushei
and Fodder al IS cents per hundred pounds.
This plantation is in high state OF cultivation
and 400 acres of the land has been recently cleared
1t has sixteen negro houses with brick chimneyS
brick blacksmith shop; also, commodiou5 stable
and barns II new gin stand, with 80 SAWS ana ne"
cotton press; well and cstern besides two larg'
ponds of water about eight feet deep, which contain
an ample supply Of water for stock through the en-
tire year
This plantation will be sold Oh the most liberia
terms as to time Those wishing to purchase VIII ap
ply to me at my place on the Atchainaya, Liyonl
lip. o., or to my agent, D. c. HARpEE. Clinton, Ia
noy2S hobEhi 'rhn''
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-07-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
ESTRAYED OR STOLEN

InD IVA ! iIl' oI - = oIIl.N
NROM THE RESIDENCE of Mre L. Rourk 90 the
J. Woodyillc road, west Of Clinton on the 9Th inst
u Bay Mare, of u long, slim, slender make, between
Is and lG hands high, her legs very dark, and about
eight years old: no particular mark recollected
Any person taking up Or having any knowladge OF
said mare. viii please address the undersigned at
Clinton. ,,,,,..,
iulv II. 1858 p. a. GREEN
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-07-17

-T,+ There Is strength in mion Some one rccos
niaiug this fact says:
L. 1t not wonderful that, down iorhc present time
women have really never discovered their own ire
mundou, strength: They have ouly q " w one ac
cord, and IN some hundred years almost tic hit'nH
race woild ftdc clean from the earth
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-07-17
MECHANICS, INVENTORS, MANU-
FACTURERS, & FARMERS.


FACTURERS, S FARMERS.
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done before him in the same field which he is eXplor-
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Of his own achievements.
Reports Of American patents granted are also pub
shcd every week. including official copies Of all the
Patent Claims. These Patent Claims are furnished
from the Patent Office Records, expressly for this pa
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lone Dollar for six months
CLUB RATES.
Five copies. for Six Months. s...................s4
Ten copies, for Six Months. hs,.....,...........SS .SS
Ten copies, for Twelve Months ,...,....... Sl5
Fifteen copies Tor Twelve Months ........ S22
Twenty copies, for Twelve Months. ....... S2s
For all clubs of Twenty and over. the yearly sub
scripton is only 81 40. Specimen copies will besent
gratis 10 any part of the country.
i MUM & Co, Publishers and Patent Agents,
i m No. 12S Fulton Street. New York