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RIBBONS, MILLINERY and STRAW GOODS
FALL AND WINTER 1859.
ARMSTRONG; GATOR K co

IMPORTERS AND JoBBERs or
RIBBONS, BOSNET SILkS AND SATIN,
vELNETS, RUCHE,
FLOWERS, FEATHERS,
STRAW BONNETS, FLATS, Sc.
No. 237 and LorTs or 239 BALTIMORE STREET,
BALTIMORE, MD,
Offer stock unsurpassed in tho United States
in yaricry and cheapness.
Orders solicited, and prompt attention given
Terms, & months Six per cent. of Tor cash,
par funds
Baltimore, aug lT-eolm
| INSTRUCTION.-A graduate of Harvard Col
j lege desires to obtain situation n private tu
tor in family. With respect to his character,
scholarship, and experience, he has permission to
refer to the following gentlemen:
/. A. Reed, esq, of the firm of VI. Eldrligc
Co, Alexandria.
James Walker, D. D.. President OF Harvard
University, Cambridge, Mass.
The Professors Of Harvard College.
Rev. Amos Smith. Belmont, Mass
l. W. Valentine, Primary Public School. Brook
lyn, y. \.
For further particulars, apply to I. A. REED,
csq., Union Wharf, Alexandria. aug 3o--lm
MERCHANTS AND OTHERS IN WANT
lfl Of Bko0MS and WO0DEN-wARE, will
find II to their advantage To call nj our Factory
before purchasing elsewhere, are
ceiving our FALL SUPPLIES from other F..cto-
ries, of such articles as We do not Manufacture.
and hattcr ourselves that can sell ~ low ~ can
bc bought Of second hands ut the North. Give u
n call.
BROOM CORN WANTED at the Factory, on
Royal street u few doors South of King.
sep HERRING x EVANS.
/ INVITE CITIZENS AND STRANGERS to
i call atmy MAsuPAcToRY, No. l4l KING STREET,
and examine my large and handsome assortment
of SADDLERl GOODS. as do not intend to be
surpassed in my line OF business by any other oiiy
have on hand and am daily mapuiilc turing, Ms
fine and superior assortment can be found in
any Of the Northern cities. Ny stock cnmpri,ss
as great variety Us can he found in any other
house, consisting Of HARNESS Of oil kinds, from
the fine quilt work down to the dray, cart, and
plough Harness; TRUNKS Of every kind, hne
Sole Leather, Steel Spring Iron Frame ladies
Trunks and Bonnet Boxes, and al other kinds,
down 10 tho common Packing Trunks; Saddle,
Brides, Martn2s. Why's, &c fine the
finest Buffalo and Fancy Robes, Driving Gloycs,
Horse Covers, Carpet Bags, Naliccs, &C., dc., .:
all kinds. Call and .oe for your selves.
Thankful !,r the very liberal patronage hereto
fore extended, solicit continuance of the same.
and pledge myself TO spare no pains to give salts
faction. All goods warranted to be as represented.
oct 3l-tf VIM. Y. PADGETT.
A LESANDRIA LIBRARY COMPANY
n Library kept in the south room, first story.
OF the LYcEuN HALL, s. W. corner of Prince and
Washington streets. Open eyery day from ) 10 5,
and rrom Il 10 . o'clock, p. NJ. Annual suLscrip.
tions, 81; six months, $3.50; three months, 81.
Volumes in Library, about $500.
President-WH q. CAzESovE.
DIRECTORS
Henry Fleming, }. Edward Chase,
Benjamin Barton, Sylvester Scott.
Elisha j. Miller, Andrew Jainieson,
5. Ferguson Beach, Richard l.. Carne, jv.,
Stephen Swain, John A. Milbufn,
James W Berry
Treasurer-Andrew Jameson.
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!. EDWARD CHASE. NJ. D.,

nENTAL SURGEON, Corner II Washington
- anal hing streets. Alosa"drin, Ia.
T.,;" Entrance on Washington street. Office
hours from o'clock, A. NJ, tol L. NJ.
Ia h-dtf
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AnCTI0NEER,S NOTICE.

HNIIE subscriber will. from and after this date,
/ continue the GENERAL AUCTION BtSl-
NESS heretofore conducted hy the late Samuel }.
Mccormick. esq., for the benefit OF the family OF the
deceased Tmy 3n-dtf1 L. NJ MCCORMICK.
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JEFEEpSON TACEY.

PAPER HANGER, lPNuLSIERER. GLIDER,
And Hoasr U.cnruior II f'aer"i.
yyvlll.ST returning his grateful arkno" ledge
w mcntS ia his numerous friends for their very
liberal encouragement during the tw" years he has
been amongst them, assures them that il will be his
continued effort To serve them with pr"mptncss,
and ut moderate charges, at his old Stand No. ll9,
NoRTn sIpE EISG STREET. ALEXANDRIA, NH 20
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Army n SlliNN'S

BOTTLED MINERAL WATERS AND CIDER.
MASSEY, COLLINS Il CO.'S
PHILADELPHIA DRAUGHT ALE.
BOTTLED PORTER. ALE, AND MEAD.
CIDER ON DR. UG HT,
Iu quantities 10 suit purchasers.
BRASS EEER COCKS AND CUBA HONEY,
Constantly on hand, and for sale by
LOUIS G. Army,
- \. Wa,er-St., Alexandria.
KS Country orders solicited, and promptly
filed, je Idly
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S. SANDS EXCELSIOR MANIPULATED


I HAVE engaged in the Manipulation of CT
L AMOS. and am now ready 10 supply the Far
lncrS and Planters of the United States with un
article which | consider superior to anything of
the kind which has yet been produced, having al
unusual amount / believe, of the valuable ingrcdi
cn,s in this article. During my ciitorship Of the
American Farmer" with which until within few
months, have been connected for 2j years, have
most cmphatically urged upon the Farmers and
Planters that the mixture Of the Ammoniacal Gu
uno Cpcruyian) with the Phosphate (Mexican,
Columbian, lc.,) was the best and cheapest appli-
cation to most crops they could apply. For more
general views upon ih, subject, refer 10 the pa
gcs If the American Farmer and also. to my cir
cular just issued and which will be forwarded to
any one desiring ~ in which this view is ably Sus
tanned by Dr.. Bick,Il. Analytical Chemist. Of this
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pEyNyBAcXER & PERRY BROTHERS,

COMM SSION MERCHANTS,
AND CASH DEALERS IL
GROCERIES. SALT. PLASTER, 81.
T. :. pcnnylarkcr. ALEAA-bELA' q.
William Perry.
Joseph Perry. au= II
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WASHINGTON RAILROAD
E - Nc zs.ss.s - -
..S:.ss s...-.::itse

2 % @ 81. s.
ON AND AFTER THIS DAY, (Suudays cN-
" ccptcd,) the Trains IN this Road. with their
OmuibuscS will cunuer; with the Trains arriving
ard departing the Orange road, aud the Wash
iugton Branch ot the Baltimore Road.
Passengers will leave Alexandria for Washing
ton, in the Cars, at the following hours; 1io. ),
9:l0 1910, Halo, and l2:ld, \. NJ. l:l5, %:l".
49, 5:lO Clio. aud 40 Z. NJ
Passengers from Washington {" AleNandria viii
take the Omnihusrs at the Office o, the Company.
a. follows s. 1850, ., 10, II, and l2, A. NJ; ESQ.,
5, 4, 5, 8, and Z, P. NJ.
On Sundays. the hours will be: Leave Alexsn-
dris ats:lO, 1910; and ll:lO, \. NJ, ll5 3:lu, 4lo
$40. 6:l0, and 7:l0, =. NJ.
Leave Washington at 8 10, IL, A. NJ, 1870, 3, 4,
5, s, and Z, p VI. up l3--tf
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a TONS BEST SWEpE SPRING STEEL, Of
q assorted sizes, just received Also, supply OF
Square and 0ctagon Cast Steel. All offered at
lowest rates. GEORGE L. BALDM IN.
I
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CUBA M0LASSEs.
80 hhis. Sweet Cuba Mulasscs.
PORTLAND SUGARS AND SYRUP.
In bhls. A. A. Portland Sugars
2Oo Syrur. nj New York prices.
SOFT WINDSOR BLUE PLASTER.
1000 Tons just received, per Brigs MARY ii. '
Gamma" "Adriana," and "Georgic Dceriug,"
from Windsor. y. ).
LIVERPOOL COARSE AND FINE SALT.
$500 Ashton Fine SALT.
Expected shortly by ship "St. Charles" direct
from Liverpool. All filed 10 to the ton.
The above articles being of their own direct i'm
portaton, they enabled to offer them ut rs low
rates as they can lie had in any market in the
country. aug i5-eotf
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

/=a FOR SALE OR RENT.-Thc commodi
~ ous brick DWELLING HOUSE and LOT
OF GROUND situated at the southwest corner Of
Prince and Alfred streets, in the 'iiy OF AlcNan-
dria, and ut present occupied by Samuel H. Adams,
esq. Possession given on the lst of September
next.
The House is one Of the hest and most de,irahly
located in The cil, The lot contan2 half au acre
which i, filed with the finest fruit and shrubhery
and there i Il fine brick stable and carriage
house upon the premises. Apply to j. K. lloiI-
man. esa., Cashier of the Bank Of The Old Domin-
ion. orto [my 27-dtrl WM. IL. IRWIN.
NOR RENT .--fhs large aud c"nmo''ods
II BRICK STABLES, belonging {" the Man
sion House with Shedding for Carriages, aud
r.. LARGE Yard. Also, two small DWELLINGS,.
g.:s adjoining. which would he desirable for the
Ilostlrrs connected with the Stables. They have
been rented for some years past to Mr. Hugh la
than. For terms, arplytn
aug Eft GREEN BfolhEh.
L,A TO RENT. (pcrhaps,, one Of the very hest
is;G fre-proof WAREHOUSES; in Alexandria,
suited to accommodate a large Grain or Grocery
business, having openings on every sidc adjoining
the Warehouse of Benjamin Il. Lam1ert On the
wharf. JoSlah II. DAVIS.
aug 20-ep2ma
Gs FOR RENT-Thc two-st"ry RI Ck
III. DWELLING AMI STORE attached. No. ll".
King street, next door to Mr.. David Appich's
Confectionery establishment. Possession given
the 26,h Of .July For icrns. Apply I" SEQ. +.
FRENCH. "Frcnch'S Book and Periodical Depot.
iv l2-eotf
CA TWO STORES AND DWELLINGS foR
HsFH REAT.-The houses on Royal street, one of
which lately occupied hy John I. Creighton as a
Hardware store. are for rent, and immediate pos
session given. For price and other particulars,
apply to JAMES koaeh.
jan l4-itf
a.. FOR RENT-The DWELLING on Alfred
Iii street. heretofore occupied by Mr.. James P.
Smith, TO whom application can be made, for
ter,u.. &c. RICHARDS {. SMITH,
ie ls--eoif Executor Of ii. {. Smith. decd.
&c. FOR RENT-Thc HOUSE on Cameron
IT, street At present occupied hy Doctor Lewis.
Posses sion given the 18th of September. For
terms apply Ia Doct. KING, |. :. A., Washington.
iy IF
NxCnaSdE AND BANKING HOUSE UF
II e. ". PERCELL d 20, R,ctmo"a, vi
We uler services {" the Presidents ana S"h-
tractors on the different lines nf Internal improve
ncnt throushou the State. for the collection Of
dcLts due by the State. and for its conversion into
and sale of Virginia State Stock. Having every
tscliy for ceiling, we are prepared 70 make liberal
al, ances on stock till sold our charges viii he
moderate. We also offer services TO our friends
in the country for the purchase Of Virginia State
Bank. and every description Of Storka, at the cur
rent market rate. without any charge otcominrson.
Orders by mail. either for the purchase or sale
Of any security. will meet with our prompt atten-
ton aud will lee attended to on u good terms as
though the parties sending were pr'sent
C. ". PURCELL / co.
Richmond, Va, nov 4-wly
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.L~> NorICE.-The Steamer CoLUM.

~ NorlCE.-The Steamer C0LuM-
~ ,seizsssB1A. Cspt. James Harper, having
- ~ ''oToash!y repaired and improved. will re-
as, tTir> between Baltimore and this place.
a.r * Baltimore. on Saturday. 10Th instant At )
- ,ni returning, leave this place. on the fol-
''s Wednesday. At !. A. NJ.
WHEAT 4 BRO. Agents.
-. . The freight Oh merchandise for the differ
.'"i'N:' on the river, will invariably be requir-
si'ancc. NIB Is
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FERTILIZERS.

Wy FERTILIZERS.
w OFFER FOR SALE
PERUVIAN, CALIFORNIA. NENASSA,
MEXICAN. and SOMERERO GUtNOS.
EETTLEWElI'S MANIPULATED GUANU.
SrrER PHuSPIIATES Of LINE.
GROUND BONES.
PLASTER of PARIS.
aug - WM. ii. FOWL sun.
riIo FARMERS. GARDENERS, dc.-Ihe I'M
dcrsi.ncd havin" received the Agency for
TASkER 4 CLARk'S CELEBRATED FERTl-
LIZERS, respectfully invite the attention Of the
Agricultural community 10 the following articles,
now offered for sale:
PHOSPHATE FERTILIZER
GROUND BONE
Do Do SUPER
MEAT and BONE COMPOST
Do Do Do FINE.
Circulars containing n description of the above
Fertilizers sent free Of charge, by application TO
ALBERT W. GRAY 4 CO.. Agents,
ausl2 y. H. 0ar. King 4 Water ats.
PLASTER AND SALT.
0n0 Tons best Blue WINDSOR PLASTER
ZUU 900 SACKS ASHTON SALT, for sale, TO
arrive, low. if taken from vessel.
In store, and for SALE 100 bhls. Extra FLOl Ii
80 bb!s. beat Family Flour, at reduced prices, by
ISAAC PAUL,
aurl7 corner of Union and Queen streets.
CUpER PHOSPHATE OF LINE and
y PULNERIZED BONE
These valuable fertilizers, always On hand, and
for sale BY WM. II. FOWLE & SON
NH - 50. { South Wharvcs.
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PERUVIAN GUANO.
just received. per ships "Ccres. ''rcmplcman.'
"Silvcr star" and Charles Ward" direct from
the Chincha Islands, 500 Tons W. l PERt-
VAN GtANO, which they offer 10 their CUSTOM
els al lowest rates.
SOMBRERO GUANO.
Direct from the Island Of Sombrero. This is the
richest Phosphate Guano known.
SOLUBLE PH0SPHATED GUANO,
Manufactured by DR.. k. IL. Stabler Of this city,
and warranted 10 contain per ct. Of Ammonia,
anu 10 per CT. Soluble Bone Phosphatcs. Also,
ELIUE ISLAND. Or
CALIFORNIA GUANo:
JARVIS ISLAND. and
MEXICAN GUANO.
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ISA &C P A U L,

Formerly Of Winchester. Virginia,
F"ruurtiimy oR Commission Merchant,
And dealer in
GROCERIES. SALT, PLASTER. GrANo, &c,
Corner OF Union and Queen streets,
On the Rai'roud 4icran'iria, Va.
10
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FIRE INSURANCE NOTICES, &C.
SOUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
CO.HP 4 y y.
,rEN.VnRIA VIRGINIA.
ALENtNDKIA, NIhHINIh
CAPITAL OVER $4,000 DOLLARS,

AND CONSTANTLY INC IKE As AT.
The Charter Of this Company oilers more tarora-
bic advantages L. the farmer and others, than any
C,u,uary chartered in the State, by insuring
with or without u premium note. IT the applicant
prefer. he can pay the full amount OF the premium
in ash. or by ciTcctng a cash insurance for two
wears. the insured saves one eighth OF fhe amount
he would otherwise have pay; or ny becoming a
member. and giving small premium note the IN
surcd saves nearly onc-halt OF the amount charged
bv Stock Companies, when insurins from year to
wear. This i the advantage resulting from the
combination OF the "
CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.
Thi, Company commenced ISSUING f"'i'les
a-ain.t lo,s ~ damage hy hIc on the l"th day OF
March 1851. since which time over cnihohsand
seven hundred person, nave insured and become
members of the Company, aud "'cr seventy thou
sand dollar, have been paid for losses Having
increased our business during the past year. We icc
grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
tho Company thus far. and for its fatering pro'-
poets Of future usefulness. The Director. hope
and believe, that, by prudence, caution, and ! rigid
system Of economy, they will establish Tor tins
Company reputation for chcnlncss and safety
not surpassed by any Company i'll the I. States,
All differences in settlement Of losses, may he
determined hy three dsintcrcStc arbitraors OF the
County where such loss happened, to he mutually
chosen hy the insured and the Company.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
J. u. CoRsE. d. ~ .oheE'
Banking, Exchange, and Collection Office Of
CURSE BROT II ERS,

Banking, Exchange, and Collection Office Of
CuRSE BROT II ERS,
", g3 Erck"nys B'"ct.
WE will make Collections all accessible
w point. in the United States. and hold pro
cccl, subject to Check, or remit promptly TO any
designated point.
We will deal in Erchonys, Time BH'', Pro@i'-
-ory Not.s. incwren .ueney, Coin, dc.
STOCKS and other SECURITIES bought and sold
on Commission, and LOANS negotiated on favor
able terms. Interest allowed to Depositors.
varied experience of many years III this busl-
ness enables US to offer services with confidence
4, m, nubIic feb l9---tf
~ rIrKr ARTHUR HERBERT.
Banking, Exchange. and Collection Office OF
BURKE IL Err BERT
Cnra,r 81 Priace oad f"itJuJ ~r'"f-.
WE viii make Collections on all accessible
w points in the United States. and hold pro-
cccds subject +" Check, or remit promptly TO any
designated point
We will deal in E,rI"nyc, Tim" |d's P"omi"-
sary Notes. tmcurrcm Nancy. c"i" &c.
STOCKS and other SEcuE bought ana sold
on Commission. Jan III
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M. ELDRIDGE & CO.,

GENERAL 20 NHISNlON .NEHrHiAiN
AND AGENTS Fox BOSTON PACKETS,
VI. ELnGirGE, f"io" llhntJ. itcr""'r'"' Va"
l. Rom nuc 'u--'f
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MANASSAS GAP RAILROAD.

- 90 ,s>s =. e -l.9 90, -
~ .
naSSENGEKS iur this Road will leave the
i Alexandria Station. i'll the Orange Train. at
4 A. NJ. daily Sundays cNrcpted.l arrive nj Al
exandria at =. L. VI. Through tickets 10y This route
to Middleburg and Winchester.
The Trains leave Mount Jackson daily tSun-
days excepted at 1870, 4. NJ, and arrive at Al.
exandria at los, y. Vi.
iy 6-tf EDWARD GREEN, Treasurer.
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j s s + s : Z ( : s .

= 5 : + : : 7 Z : : =
y. B.-A WORD OF EXPLANATION to
those who have known !. under the style Of EVANS
( 90. Tho business located by Us at No. t77
Broadway, New York City, is the o!dcs! establish
ed house III the country. and is known worldwide
as the original "ENANs It CO.'S GIFT BOOK
STORE" Many have taken the advantage uf our
popularity. to advertise under the saiue name, t.
increase their traie-to protect the few who may
hc unacquaiuted with would state that we
have no connection with any other Gift Book
Hoase--anl though many advertise under the
name Of EVANS ( CO.. the firm constituted by Il.
W. EVANS and J. II. PRESTON. il the first
and only concern righttully using the name. nut
10 prevent all confusion III the future, VIC sha use
the styl. Of
b. w, EVANS & CO.,
and all pcr-un- ngiuly using the appellation
10 inisleai the public. will be made to suffer the
penalty Of the law. ID. W. EVANS & Co,
No. g.. Broadway, New York.
New York. aug lS-2aw3m
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ROBERT II. NASH,
NJ PBJ f. VO h X Err,

W.. IS, .Somh Fo;,jrr strce', "pi'sitc NE First
Presbyterian Ch"r"h.
HfONTMENTS. TOMBS HEADSTONES,
M TABLE. COUNTER and WASllSTAND
SLABS. SlLLS. and LINTELS, Oh hand, aud
made Ia order. al moderate prices.
re" Orders from the country promptly attended
- au. 2---d3m
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

TINHE CASH SYSTEM ADOPTED.-Thc sub
I scribcr having tried the credit system. and
found that it would not pay has concluded I" adopt
the CASH principle. In future. and from ths
date. he will continue to do business upon this
principle. In Kidding alicu to the old system. he
would return his thanks I" his customers for past
fayors and hopes by strict attention. and such in
dueements as he may offer, to continue il under
the new, JOHN l.. sMllh.
ian l-f
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ARRANGEMENT 1859.
HOURS OF DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS
/, ..T-> GEORGE PAGE and IT.
sre.ss:.r THOS. COLLYER. rEEssszia

sere.isa& THUS, CULLYEK. rkzsaEIaEzzlaE
from Nashngton--Steam GEORGE PAGE
-Ne. ', and II. 4. M, i25. ;, 5, and 6! p. m.
'"n nSton-Stcamer TIiOS. COLlf ER
= : 10, y. m, u, me-, 1. and d. y. IN.
'"N Alexandria Steamer GEORGE PAGE
: 49, ~. a. ~. II! M, II. I. and 81 p. m.
inm AleSanlria Steamer TllOS. COLLIER
:. II 4. H.. |, }, aud ) 7. n. except Tues
- 'al Friday mornings when the COLLIER
:, 'aa her regular trips TO MOUNT VERNON,
" "a''e,'iore and omit her trips between Washing
- AM Alexandria from y n. III, to p. M. only.
Ia !; q. q. m., and 2t p. III. boats from Alex
= connect with the trsins of the Baltimore and
=. !, HsiIroad for the North and West.
'"e' .. m and I! p. IN. boats from Washing
~ ,anrct with the trains Of the Orange and Al
sll'i4 Railroad for the South and South West
AZ pls-tf
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Art, Science Il Natural PhllGSOphica and Clas
History. " steal Works.
Adventures, Travels &c Historical and Misccl-
Agriculture { bones lanoous.
tie Economy. N poctcal, Theological,
Bellies Letters, Essays, G Religious.
&c. Law, Medical, Masonic,
Bibles. & Standard fic,ons.
Biographies. : Prayer, Hymn ( Glec
Dictionaries. Books.
Encyclopedias. 0 Text Books for Schools,
Gazcttccrs. &C., dc
And a thousand varieties Of publications. in every
department Of literature. We sell as low aS-and,
in many cases, lower than-any other house in tho
country; and with every book of the value of ono
dollar or more, we present some useful Gift with
out extra charge.
rr,r LET EVERY ONE CONSULT HIS
pEST 1E OWN INTEREST
p1.cr Aud buy at EVANS Gift Bookstore. cx-
Tn anime the prices of Books, see the beau
cIr tiful Gifts 80 freely scattered among our
SnIIp patrons, and be satisfied that the only
BOOKS o''-''"',' ~n - npG,.nwIY ~, Az
ca!sIs AM LAFARGE HOTEL BUILDING.
uiT 60 - WE GUARANTEE PERFECT Salts
% % FACTION.
nv. NC, JUDGE FOR YOURSELVES.
rIrT Examine oar plan of business. Any
NJ. one can who will Observe the daily dis
STORE, w., Ch.,.1',;me ,nJ Gn,rJ Cl,;n.
o- Bracelets, Cameo, Mosaic, Coral, Gold
- stone, Garnett and cold Sets of Pin and
Broad ,,"',' In.rs,, I,r,,, me,I;nm and snail
way. ~: p;,,... III ,Ia;, III u, lii
NEW n"A.' i,.',' -, ~" ",
YORK 'ir., r,'.'o,; ,,,,,,lon,, sl.",n p,,
e't. tons; scarf firs, Crosses. G"d Pens and
pcucii.: Cold pcn-, III Silver and Morocco Cases,
and thousand other article, Of use and value.
A Giit with every Book worth from soc. to 800.
SEND FOR A CATALOGUE.
1t will cost you nothing. and will be valuable y
Il book OF reference, if nothing more.
Address, ID. W. EVANS 4 CO..
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ioA.-Wc beg leave to caution purcha-
VgI>,,r,i y our choic. OLD MoN0NGAHELA
s.rs 'n'LN against the deception and petty fraud
al Il, lts'ticsi by certain parties in this city
,y...' baltimore, who have appropriated to thcm-
-. aa'' copies of the Star Brands, long used
v, y"" "y US to distinguish our Old Whiskeys.
sa,y.n aSuFe our friends and customers, that the
"a, ,sa; 9aality. everywhere acknowledged, OF
l, Sa.n 1--WE OLD WHISTLES, cannot be eqaalled
o., ~ y hsenl"a. invaders Of our rights.
a,g.a"~ wv establishment, GiBsoSros Mills, on
;,. ,onyahea River, gives US xnsqualled faeili-
hail. nns hhiskey Of the choicest kind, from
Pm, aud kiln dried grain.
t.acs e's u oi our Old Whiskies will please to
~ Me soids GlBsoSroS MILLS and JOHN GIB-
vti.b vtibsN 4 Co. are inserted in the new Brands
cl.ans'w CHOW adopt; and we deem il duty to our
sll NJ, and ourselves. to give notice, that we
~ .svSa'e m.s% and expose any person or persons
hereafter copy or use our Brands.
Pba.,,-,. JOHN GIBSON, SONS / co.
;, -''aephia, oct II dly
We, . !, purchased By
DANIRL 7. HOOR.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA.
COAL COAL! C0AL.u

I'VE shall soon he delivering GOALS from yes
w ,rl., Of SUPERIOR quality. picked ut the mines
Tor family use. -" ird.c cad ~ your "r.lcrs'
that you may save expense oi cartlng' Sar"ihS'
&c "A consideration to the consumer n |" cost
WHITE ASH. and RED ASH. suitable for stoves,
crates. rocking, inruac,.. aud rakcrs usc, now on
hand and to arrive. MBERlANp, III any
quantity: Lump, Run Of Mine, and smiths COAL,
all under cover. on plank flooring. aud not expos.
ed to the weather. jy lift