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DINNER AND TEA SETS.

j RENCH PORCELAIN DINNER SETS,
whit" gold band. AMI decorated.
French Porcelain PLATES, DISHES, &c, g..
Separate. for scus.
French Porcelain TEA SkrlS, white, white and
gold. gilt and decorated.
English White Granite TEA SETS and T. ECE:,
separate
English White Granite Ewcrs and Basins, and
Chambers.
English White Granite Foot Baths, Sl"p Jars. K.
Do. do. do P,thcs-, Mugs, &C., Ac.,
in any quantities. wholesale and retail, at price
thatrann"t fail I" please.
9Th mo 20 Il. II. MILLER. son co.
AEGE>T AND BEST ASSORTMENT OF
STOVES ever o!icrcd in the market consist
ns Of the following COOKING STON rs, Din
mond Rock, Stewart Stoves; PcnnSy'vaniar Lsn-
der Charter OAK Nevada. Comet. Western lJia-
mon,i. Wisconsin York Complete, and Yin" Plate.
PAkLOR STOVES For Coal--Thc Ma"gr"-
COR, all sizes; Two Column Radiators. Ga- burners,
Sliding. Door, open Fronts. kcisl"rh"'k. Forrest
Crate, Fcl,uuur and La,rubc STpk rs: Parl"r
,iratrs Globe. Office. and Bar Room STOVES.
Wood Stoycs-S.f Regulators. Cottage Far
lnr. oven Parl"rs. Air Tight. SIX pilates, and
box Stoves; coal iIoLs. Fancy. Galvanized, nnd
Jaramnei Coal Siye.. Coal >h"N"l-. Stove Polish.
Sheet zinc. Sheet Iron. stove Brick and soap
Stone. STOW. Pipe, Tin Ware, Tin safes, .laranncI
Ware, Oyster Stc"crs, ch"Iins Dishes, e.. Sc.
III. |. GREGORY,
sep 90 Nos. lis and l2D. King street.
AvEGRoES WANTED.-Wc wish 10 pur"tass
~ any number Of NEGROES, OF both scNe"
for cash All letters addressed Ia u. ~ thi. place
will receive prompt attention. Having bought
the estahl. hrncni lately occupied by MILAN
Griysby West end Duke street. and having rcht-
ted il L. make it one of the most healthy and com
Portable Depot for NEGROES, We will receive
them on board on the usual terms.
an. 3U-cntf PRICE. BIRCH co.
ArEGEOES WANTED.-I wish I" purchase
~ any pumb-r Of NEGROES. for which ! will
pay liberal prices Those wishing I" sell. viii d."
we'll Ia call on me h.tur. selling, At my Old st;tni,
At West End, Alexandra, Va.
aug lS-du JOSEPH BRUlh.
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100, 100, 100, 100, 100.
SIMON WATERMAN, No. 100, King street

NLENANUKTN, VA,
DEiS leave 10 announce H. his numerous friends
ID and CUSTOMERS that he il now prepared To
exhibit II stock Of EEADYMADE CLOTHING,
and Gcntlrmrns Furnishing GOODS, which IN
regard 10 quantity, quality, and styles, cannot be
cquaIci by any similar establishment in this city,
and not cXcccd by any Clothing house in the
two leading avenues of fashion On this sid. Of the
Atlantic Broadway, New York; and Chestnut
street, Philadelphia.
Although the present stock is very extensive
one, indeed, additional supplies will still bc rerciv
cl, from time 10 time, during the business season,
in order 10 keep W full assortment Of styles and
sizes.
p. S.-Mr. WATERMAN will cndcayoT to con-
vince any one t:yoring him with call. that his
reputation tor selling At the most moderate prices
is grounded az: facts. np29
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THE GAZETTE.
EElnAN MnnNlNG. ntcrnnan y. LEI.
4 pACllAl'Eh BELLE.

4 Munich correspondent of the New York
Times. IN describing the October Feast III
th.,t citv. sketches The following likeness Of
one Of lis country attendants:
There srcsa "pachaucr belle" Her stock
ings are hight blue, printed with black tigers,
AMI visible nearly t. the knee. Her head
dress l>ccnd> t. point about s!X inches
above h,r crown, and i, >urmnuntcd by i
.dt plate. from h.n"t,h which escapes tvs"
inu.. broad ribbons, illat reach when wind
Il H. blow down Ia her waist. ''ilr~n I"
her waist" Is nn great distance, inr her Jack
- r4n hardly hc more than tire" or tour
mrhc, lou. and her skirts began Just under
her arms. She il stuffed on, at the Shout
dcrS till her arms at that point are SIX inches
tnirk. and taper down IA the waist. The
holiness 81 her bosom is augmented III the
same manner, and its charms increased toy the
gold aud crimson vest which shows i's"it IN
der her Jacket But the skirt i, thu culml
natiug ornament Of this, Is OF All truly
fashionable costumes at the present day
q, crluuliuc, thou miserable drlusi"n and
hollow seeming, W,hrr into the space
which thy real sub~tanc" and weight
cn,itir thee, Withcr and vanish thou sham:
Tor H., thou standest ii the preSenr" 81 =
Dachauer belle, and Il Dachauer belle Is =
great reality!
Imagine, o. Sc that wear the 'Patcnt In
visible. or the Patent lnicStructhic. or
the Patent Gp>Samcr," imagine the hcarl-
ct hroalrloth folded in immense plalts, nj
Ter the manner of >hu; fan, and being made
INTO skirt, completely iling the space from
i, oatrrmost circumference t. the blue
tiger stockings. Fifty yards Of br"adcloth
in one pctticoat. In spite "f the great diam
cter ut the bottom, these skirts are 70 hustled
~ IL he. 81 the same size above, rs below, ur
nearly So.
They are Of dark cloth. except beneath,
where the edges Of the numerous ioldS are
dyed ia the brightest yellow and red
When one Of these unwicdy females Is actual
" in 4 hurry, las lave seen them at the rail
way, when there WASH the least need tor 1t, J
and undertakes to run, the sudden DISPLAY OF
gorgeous colors is quite startling.
These Dachaucr bellies are - named from
their residence, Dachau. u village IN Bavaria.
They wear these heavy skirts after their eighth
wear, and | am told that, for the first two
years, their shoulders are quite sore with the
weight. (which. Of course, Is not borne hy the
waist alone but that, after this period they
become perfectly callous and inScnsiblc.-
Like the Dutch beauties OF olden time, they
signify by their weight Of this garment their
wealth and standing An helreSs IS ranked
according TO her calibrc, like II cannon--she
i twelve, or twenty-tuur, or iorty-elght
FOUNDER
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GROCERIES, &C.
T. A. BREWIS. Cameron Street,


I 5 now receiving, per steamship Mount Vernon
/ and Schrs. Fleetwood and Fairfax, from New
York, his FALL SUPPLIES OF GROCERIES
AND LIQUORS, consisting in part as follows
SUGARS.-Porto Rico, Cuba, New Orleans, Loaf,
Crushed. Grunulatcd, Powdered, A i b., Coffee,
and Yellow.
MOLASSES.-Porto Rico. Cuba, Muscoyada; New
York, Philadelphia and Baltimore SyrupS.
COFFEE.-Rio, Laguyra, Maracaiho, Java, and
Mocha.
Imperial, Young ilyson, and
Black, OF various qualities.
SUNDRIES.-Spcrm, Adamantine and Mould
Candies: Starch; Pepper; Pimcnto; NutmegS:
Mace; Ginger Sal Soda; Saltpctrc; Rice; Cheese;
Candy; Brooms, &C., &c.
-ALSO,-
90 half pipes and casks fine IIcncsry and otard
BRANDIES
u casks Port, Sherry, and Madeira WINES
10 Malaga 10
800 bhls. WlllSkEi, part very prime
30 " ID GIN aud RUM
10 Apple and Peach BRANDY
% baskets CHAMPAGNE. oct ~
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ADDITIONAL SUPPLY.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLY.
or IIIIDS. Muscuyado and Porto Rico Sugars
~ 81 bbS. Crushed
- and extra Coffee
- hhls. Sugar House and 7. Il. Mulnsses
IS hbls. Golden Honey Syrup
50 bags Green Rio Coffee
IS White Lasuyra Coffee
50 boxes prime Cheese, in handsome order
100 Tobacco, Of medium and fine grades,
sound and unusually cheap
cases Smoking Tobacco, i'll and 10 ID.
balcs, fair to prime, just received, and for
sale at prices that cannot fail to give satisfaction
j. n. McVEIGlI 4 son,
nov 81 Prince street Wharf, AlcX'a.
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SECURITY TO POLICY HOLDERS.

6,29S,sOo %
Paid up Capital and SurpluS.......... 2.lsi,l Ill "
SECURITY TO POLICY HOLDERS
HHIS old and responsible Company insur,-
i against loss or damage 10y Fire, almost every
description of property, AND offers To Merchant.
and others desiring Insurance, the security ~ sn
actual Capital Of S629S, 500, Tor the whole Of which
and Tor any liabilities hey ond. the Shareholder aro
INDIVIDUALLY RESPONSIBLE, even 10 the eAt,ut u
their entire fortunes. The Shareholders humber
about ono thousand. and large portion u
these are persons Of great wealth the most ample
provisions exist for meeting every possible clam
against the Company.
SUBJECT TO TIE LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES.
In appointing an Agent for tho United Sintc.,
the Company has empowered HIM 10 appear "a
and accept any action or legal proceedings in,t
tutcd against or by saId Company. IN the .amv
manner a. if the Company were Corporations "
Company established by the laws OF the uit,t
States, or any of the several States
PROVISION FOR PAYMENT OF LOSSES IN
THE UNITED STATES.
A SPECIAL PERMANENT FuNp MAS BEEn rI,,,n
AT rmE DISPOSAL % TnE AGhsT ~ PmILAptIrHtI
To rSABLs MN TO ApJrSr ASH rRonrrLl RAJ nl
LOSSES, WITHOUT REFEEEN"E To lu>ru>.
LIBERAL TO THE INSURED.
The uniform course of the Company has Away.
been a liberal one towards Policy Holders NvIu.t
claim has been disputed, and prompt pa,
mcnt Of losses IL standing rule. Durlug the
past year, losses exceeding SJ2J,G00 were paid
Losses paid ~ : the amount j. asccrtginci
ANNUAL INCOME
The Income of tho Company j. now about S.
100000, increasing gradually each year, showing
that it has the confidence Of the different cUulnu
mites in which business j. done
RATE OF PREMIUM
The Rate of Premium will lc moderate, and N
all cases will hc based upon the character 1T tho
owner or occupant, and the merits ut the risk
The conditions of Insurance framed with tho
greatest liberality.
JAMES T. CLOSE. Agcut.
40" Office in Exchange Block, on King street
sep 2S-diy
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10 WASH HAIR BRUSnES.-Ncver used
SOAP. Take a piece Of soda. dissolve 1t IN
warm water, stand the brush in it, take care
that the water covers only the bristleS. IL
will almost instantly become white and clean.
Place it in the air to dry, with the bristlcs
downward, and it will be as firm rs new
hruSh
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A JUSTICE Is Dorur-A justice who late
" tried u lady in Cincinnati for cowhldlng a
gentleman. concluded his decision as follows:
'.Ir man was to attempt to cowhde me
would strike him dead even i'll the forum.
but If a woman were to attack me, I'm ID
If | know what would do"
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GRAY, MILLER 4 CO.,

CORNER or KING AND WATER STREETS,
ARE NOW RECEIVING THEIR
FAIL SUPPLIES,
Consisting of every article usually kept in
FIRST CLASS GROCERY HOUSE.
We most respectfully ask from merchants visit
ing our city. an examination Of our stock before
they make their purchases elsewhere We do n
strictly Wholesale trade, and attcr ourselves that
our facilities for doing business ure equal to any
n
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RE NOW RECEIVING PER SCII0ONERS
N Lavina Jane, Rebccca, Ann L. Baker, York
Town, and other vessels. from New York, in part
their FALL STOCK OF GROCERIES, &C., all
of which they offer to their customers and mer-
chants generally, visiting this market As cheap AS
can be bought in Baltimore.
}. II. McVEIGG 4 SON,
sep & Prncc-strcct Wharf, Alsx'a.
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Br SHfP I'll TiRi " ENS,
1874 CRATES AND H0GSHEADS,

\lIIllCl gives them 4 full and comrIct" rs
w sor;nrcnt "f GOODS, and they n"w IRE
pared to Gil AL orders from country merchants. and
others of quality unsurra sod III any other cay,
and Al prices, which tL'g ".vrI will hc found. 10y
comparison. ~ low ~ any ot th" Northern cities.
L. IL. NJ, son 4 CO., hop" Z" conS inc" Nir
gnia Merchant, by rigid scrutiny, if they wall
oniy tty that they need not latiunhc rrorh,ry
house out If the state.
K. II. NJ, son 4 co. are prepared t" 10 their
part 10 retain il in the Commonwealth.
4, m,
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CLOTHING.
WILLIAM D. MASSEY,
MERCHANT TAILOR AND CLOTHlEk,
LEI1 NDRLi II

MERCHANT TAILOR AND CLOTHIER,
ALEXANDRIA, "a,
II EEPS constantly on hand full and complete
n stock of black. blue, olive. brown, clarct aud
other shades Of French and English CLOTHS,
CASSAMERES AND VESTlNGS, which will be
made up to order at the storcst notice, III the best
style. and at Is low prices the Same kind OF
materials can DC iurnlsheu py any opo IL nc
market.
In addition to which there Is kept constantly on
hand large stock of READY MADE CLOTH !.
ING, embracing all the styles suitable Tor tho
season. made up Of HcC and sound ma'er'ot', ana
the ,c"rk doa. 20 II proprr manner.
Having had many years experience IN the busi-
ness. feel confident Of rendering satisfaction to
those who may give me their custom, being deter
mined to render t. every man an equivalent Tor MS
money
.EJ- south side of King street, ono door ives,
of Royal. oct -
rNME MEMBERS OF THE "PoT0MAC,
/ PIEDMONT AND VALLEY AGRlCuL-
TrRAL SOCIETY" and others. will please take
notice that the subscriber has just received from
New York and has now opened ut his establish
mcnt on Fairfax street. door South of King,
a select assortment Of + A j. and WI nj X
GOODS. consisting Of CLOTHS, cASSlMERES,
NESTINGS, &c, aud timer or more elegant sup
ply cannot h. found in any Tailoring establish
mcut in this city. Call and examine tor your
selves. He has GOODS t" suit the most iaShinna.
bile and please tho Planest, all Of which will be
made up 10 order, with ncaness and dispatch.
Gentleman at u distance, By transmitting their
measures. together with their height, by mail, can
lie furnished with CLOTHES, quality considered,
n, cheap ~ they can be bought OF any house III
this city.
All persons wishing to furnish their own goods
will have particular attention paid to them Al
ways thankful tor fayors. past, present, anu 10
come, he shall with the aid Of u generous and con
li,ling public, continue TO FLAP HIS Wings.
WILLIAM T.. ATWELL,
oct 81 Ne. !, Fairfax street.
A LARGE AND FINE ASSORTMENT OF
n GOODS AT TIE NEW STORE.-liavins
removed to my new store. would take this oppor
tunity of returning my thanks Ia numerous friends
and customers for their liberal patronage hereto
fore extended. and with determination to keep
Il stock vi fine goods. inferior Ia IN this or any
other market, hope by strict attention 10 merit
continuance of the same.
| would call attention to my fine assortment OF
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES and ' ESTlNGS, which
have selected with great care to suit the taste and
fancy Of any who may want a number one article.
In addition I" my fine stock of Cloths, Cussi-
mere. and Ec<tings Of every shade. | would call
attention to Il stock Of FURNISHING GOODS,
such aS fine DRESS and UNDERSHIRTS, NECK
TIES. IlANDkERCIIIEFS, GLOVES, SOCKS,
de-, in fact, AN prepared to ft outa Gcntlcmans
wardrobe in the best style. n No 95 Phoenix Hall.
llIi;" All work warranted /" III and made III the
hest manner. oct - VIM. ARNOLD.
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SOUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
con- 4 y !,
ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA.
CAPITAL. OVER $50 oOo DOLLARS

y
Tho Charter Of this Company offers more htura
Die advantages to the farmer and others, than amy
Company chartered IN tho state, by IHsurlng
with or without a premium note. IL the applicant
prefer he can pay the full amount Of the premium
in cash, or by cferting cash Insurance Tor two
years. the insured saves Onc-cigh,a Of the amour,
he would otherwise have to pay: ur ~ hrcymtuga
mcmher, and giving small premiums note the IN.
sured saves nearly one halt oi the amount charged
by Stock Companies, when iu.uriug fi"m year to
year. This Is the advantage resulting from tho
combination of the
CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.
This Company commenced issuing poiric.
against loss or damage by fire. the l3th day ot
March, 1894, since which time over seven thousand
seven hundred persons have insured and become
members OF the Company, and over seventy thou
sand dollars have been paid for losses. Having
increased business during the past year ~ tel
grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed uIon
the Company thus far. and for it, hattcriug pro.
poets of future usefulness. The director. hope
and believe, that, by prudence, caution. and Rigid
system Of economy, they will establish fer this
Company reputation for chcapncss and safety
not surpassed by any Company in the | Staics.
All differences in settlement ot losses may be
determined by three iisnrrc>tcd arbitrator. Of tho
County where such los happened. L. be mutually
chosen by tho insured and the Company.
DIRECTORS:
II. W. Thomas I. l.. Robertson,
Edward SangStcr james T. Close,
DR.. r. II. stabcr, Thomas T. Hill,
Christopher Ncale, W. d. Massey,
=. u. Lipscomb, Il. H. Carter,
Silas Riglow, VIM Wright,
w. NJ. Turner, X. r. Lester,
A. X. Blakcy, ). I. Stuart,
Vim. c. knight, Ge"rgo l.. French
OFFICERS:
H. W. Thomas Prcst Thomas I. Hill, Tr.'Ur.
4. L. Robertson Prrs't VIM. Wright, secretary.
JAS. I. CLOSE, Actuary 4 General Agent.
my 7-rIdIy
rJNnE FIRE INSl RANCE COMPANY Of
l. ALEXANDRIA, continues to insure against
Fire. generally. in Town and Country ~ heretofore,
the mvst reasonable terms.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
AsluoSY l.. COVER, President
William Gregory, Edward ;. ii"ugh,
Robert Jameson, James l.. Smith.
Thomas X. Koith, Robert &. Violet.
William u. Fowl, Thomas Mccormick,
John n. Brent, John WIthors.
John Il. DaiugcrGcl
X. Office hours from > to J. and from .! /" "A
o'cl""k {. W. WATTLES, Secretary.
Office on King street, near S. Asapb.
nov IDLY
HNIE POTOMAC INSURANCE COMPANY
i OF ALEXANDRIA "nrr- reliable Insurance
for such FIRE and MARINE RISKS NJ they
may receive ut their Office, No. II FAErAN
STREET AI.". ~ Savings Bank. receives
MONEY ON DEPOSITE allowing inter, a. and
Board of Directors
u. BOYD SMITH. pFrsInrsr.
X. S. A~hhy. Wm. J. M"ycigh,
CuS.ius r. Lee, \. B"u-h,
benjamin Barton, Lew. Mckenzie.
nov 10 II T.. h. row Eli, S."y.
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HATS, CAPS, BGNNETS, &c.

NALL STOCK OF HATS AND CAPS. JOHN
Il ARSOLD has just received large assurt
m"nt Of HATS ASD cars adapted I" meet tho
wants Of ch"i.s c"siom.
Gentlemen are solicited 10 examine = recent iui
poriatipn vf FRENCH FELT HATS, selected by
special order together with mh,rh may J." found
No. ! article Of SILK AND CASHMERE
HATS, gotten up with ,irict observance I" fail
ion and good taste. Also, Chil,lrrns FANCY
HATS AND CAPS. al Of which wlll bc sold che.
for cash. Ext,n-iv" stock best Terms" lowest
price, at Phoenix Hall Hat and Cap store.
~
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NEW STOVE AND TIN STORE,
70. IA Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Va

No. ii FAIRFAX street, hle1anurla, va
4 CARp.-ENOCH GENES respectfully in
~ forms lis friends and the public generally, that
IL. has associated with him his son JAMES +.
GRIMES. and under the iirn name "l +. GRIMES
: son. We have resumed ut the old stand On Fair
f,x street. The STOVE. AND TIN WARE RlSl-
NESS IN ALL ITS BRANCHES and hope aud
expect to conduct the same. ;" rs to merit the conn,
,irn", ani patronage all VII" may give uS call
W. intend 10 devote our time and attention more
especially 10 ont door work, both III town and
country. such IL
ROOFiNG. GITTERiSG and SPORTING.
AMI all kinds of stove aud Furnace Work, and
jobs that require skill and experience.
All J"hbing and Repairing attended to IN person.
Cur Stock Of stow rs is intended 10 suit tho
wants ufevery body. We are determined to please,
both in work done and goods sold. Our expenses
ar, small and shall lie oUtent with small profits.
rs Orders from the country, either for work
or for goods promptly attended to.
a.t l-Iy L.. GRIMES 4 SON.
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PA N OS

PIANOS.
LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF
iIINOS ~ 1WE COtNIRI.
GOLD MEDALS
IN FOUR SUCCESSIVE YEARS
At the Maryland Institute. besides first premiums
At the Fairs in Philadelphia, Washington aud
Richmond.
TESTIMONIALS OF EXCELLENCE
STRAkOSCH,
and q. SATrER.
A. also from some of the most cmlncnt Professors
anu Amateurs in the country.
WILLIAM kNABE Il CO..
Ms. I, !. 5 and Z. NORTH ElTAW STREET,
Bal TUORE,
would respectfully invite the attention OF the pub
lie H. their well assorted stock 1T
GRAND AND SQUARE PIANO FORTES.
which, for beauty Of finish, power and sweetness "i
tone and elasticity Of touch. have been. hy Judges,
pronounced unrivallcd. Every Plan" GUARANTEED
Tor five years. and privilege Of "Schans" granted
al any time within siN months, II not entirely -
tiSiactury.
Terms liberal A call is respectfully solicited
before purchasing elsewhere.
PIANOS taken in exchange, hired and repaired.
WILLIAM kAABE x CO.
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DERIIAVES HOLLAND BITTERS, Wote'-
ID Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps, Hosteller's
Btters and Ilooiiand's German Bitcrs. for sale by
J. X. PIERP0INT,
dec 6 LIZ S. L. cor. King and Wash. sts.
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sep IL los King street, Alexandria. Va

NOTICE. II you want good, cheap. and fash
~ ionahie CLOTHING, Z" I" kATOifHE,
HcrL,,Di T"jkor, 50. hiDg -.ir"ct. Constantly re-.
cciving the latest > yl"s Of RI FINISHING GOODS.
n. T.. choice arrirl" of SILK SHAKER and
CANTON I.NpEESIllKTS aud DRAW EkS.
r.. SHIFTS made Ia order. sep 7-ly
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INRESH DRUGS, &c.-Castor Oil; Usage Corn
II Starch: Oil Of Lemon; White Mustard Seed;
Woods Hair Restorative; Powdered Peruvian
Bark lIamrton-s Vegetable Tincture; Cooper's
Isinslass Venetian Matches, DC, just received
and Tor sale hy j. r. PIERP0INT,
dec 172 S. L. cor King Il Wash-sts.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

fINIiE CASH SYSTEM ADOPTED. The sub
l. scriber having tried the credit system, ari
found tha; it would not pay, has concluded I" ADOPT
tho CASH principle. In future, and ir"m this
date, hS will continue o. DO husiu.g. uI."n this
principle. In bidding adicu /" Tie Old y STEM, be
would return hi, thanks to hi. rustomrrs ~ at
f4vors, and hopes by ,rict attention. and such IN
duremeni. ~ he may offer, 10 continue i under
the new fiam TT JOHN l.. SMITH.
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ID Y. CROSS. having purchased he entire stock
IL. Of Cro.s, Lmscnherl 4 o.. respectfully an
nounc., 10 his riond- and the pubic generally Nat
he intends to conduct the EODT AND SHOE
BUSINESS, in all il. branches and h"peg. from
the and attention to the work Turned out 81 his
establishment, receive - heretofore full -hare
ofthe public patronage. call l. collected AT No.
IA King street. jan
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IlTHEREAL OIL.-West's No. Ethereal Oil
Ia full supply just received and for sale by
WILLIAM A. HART,
Druggist and Apothccary, 100, King ST., cor. Pitt
Sign Of the Golden Mortar. nov
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HATS, nATs.- GREENWOOD q co. hsv

i i ing received their FALL ; | PPLl OF
GOODS, Al. now prepared I" furnish their ca
TONERS, and the public generally, with the LArtsr
srYLES If HATS and CAPS, which, for ucatncsa
aDi durability, cannot l.. surpassed.
Particular attention j. called H. their nrY style
DRESS HAT, far y"mug men. SORT HATS ~
every description. Call and examine them, IT
GREENWOOD 4 cos,
scp9-ly lOj King T.. opp. Marshall House.
IIUkS! Frs FIKS, inst received by
l. the steamer Mount Vernon. another assurt
mcnt d, Ladies and Children II RI, direct from
the manufacturer, and not auction goods.
nov 2 john I. EVANS.
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7 AMPS, KEROSENE OIL, dc.-Just receiv-
| 4 ed a supply Of pure liHpcd Kerosene or rocti-
fled Coal OIL also, Coal Oil Lamps, Wicks, dc, by
DR. X. ii. STABLER,
nov 10 No los King street.
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FIRE INSURANCE NOTICES, &c.
ALEXA NDRlA ENCY
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMFY, LoNDo,

HEAD orriCE ron rHI rNIrrpsrArES,
No. 81 South Third Street, Phadd,iphia
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hENTAL FLUID, prepared by George Dow
IL den, Chemist, Richmond, Va. further
supply Of this superior article for tho teeth and
gums giving {" the former pearly whiteness,
aud ii:mncs~ to the gums. just received and for
sale by }. A. MlLBlKN, Apothecary.