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VOL. XIV.

Two VALUABLE PICTURES SPouEp-A write,
In the New \ ork Express gives an account Of the
almost total destruction Of two valuable pictures
In that eity-one historical and the other a DOR
tra The former one allu ded to is Leutzes' Justly
teleprate1 painting representing incident in
with many Of our readers from the fact that II has
In this city.
TIE incident selected by the artist occurred at
grand ball given by the King, Frederick
iather, who, charmed with the conduct Of one of
DIS daughter, quietly sent to the prison where the
Prince was confined, and ordered him instantly
into MS, the Kings presence. Frederick, then a
handsome young man, dressed in a suit Of plai N
bIack obeyed the summons, passed through the
ante-chamber of the palace, and reached the
gLano ballroom unrecognised, until his sister
who was singularly attached to him. sprano for
ward when the young Prince fell on his knees
before her, and was the next instant i'm her en-
brace.
This painting Mr. Leutze, few days since.
Ieft hanging, in apparent safety in his studio in
Tenth street, New York where it remained in
qnlet, the artist himself being out Of the city.
Cnhapplly, the cord which suspended the heavy
| frame broke, and the picture fell face forward
upon the top Of an easel setting below it, the con-
sequence was that the wedge shape Of the easel
entered the canvas, which, in IFS descent, tore
and almost irretrievably destroyed the magnif-
cent specimen of art-a fact that will be received
with regret throughout this country and Europe
The facts In regard to the other accident are as
follows, In the language of the correspondence
H.
ton OF the National Academy are five or six splen
old portraits, by c: l.. Elliott, who has long been
ranked as hrst in bis profession; in fact, since the
iiG,t iiihtSurauon OF imperial photographs, Mr.. IL
ii9tt is at the head Of the few portrait painters
VINO have maintained their ground. and by their
genius sustained the artistic value of this depat-
nent OF art BY accident, no doubt all Of Mr. FL
ilotts pictures are badly hung'-put up in place s
dlmcult OF access TO the eye of the spectator.
w hen he went to the exhibition and discovered
tnls treatment, he was naturally incensed. and
more particularly SO, when one of the heads that
ne especially Prided himself upon stuck away
In the hall denominated by the public sThe Hos
signed to this eddy of foatwood, but so badly
placed that 1t was absolutely out Of ght or more
Just visible enough to be entirely out of any vail
aole view In moment of what we think (con-
siderng Mr.. Elliott's proverbially-q manner)
was Just indignation, he took out his knife and
cut the portrait out of the Frame and thus almost
destroyed head which has never had superior
painted in this country, and few of any era could
equal it in Europe.
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WOOD AND COAL.

+ FUELt L"
have now one Of the MOST extensive stocks of
Euel In Washington, consisting ef-
w Mh!te Ash Broken Coal, Red Ash Egg Coal,
", White Ash Egg Coal. Red Ash Stove Coal,
w hlte Ash stove Coal, Cumberland Lump Coal.
rreveIttoS t S. Free Burning, 20. Run of Mine,
Wood, sawed and spit. IN All cases
All OF which will sell at the lowest prIoes for the
cash. for 80 ar 60 days paper, well secured.
= All accounts now standing will he presented
before the lst of January, 1850 and it s earnestly
hoped will be promptly settled.
X. w BATES,
Wood and Coal Dealer, 18th and c sts.,
den near Canal.
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FRAUDS IN GOLD AND SILVER WARE.-In q
former letter | alluded to the danger to the
purchaser of buying jewelry at the Jew stores
in Chatham street. Since writing that com
munlcatlOn have cOnverSed with gentleman
IN the employment of the Government at the
Assay Office in this city. From the informa-
ton thus acquired L am led to believe that the
sWlndlers In Jewelry are not confined to one
quarter of the city, but that even in the most
fashionable broadway shops ''all is not gold
that glitters''
The practice of adulterating the precious
metals Is carried to such an extent that nine.
tenths OF the so-called ''gold ornaments" pins,
bracelets, rings, chains, &c, worn by both
sexes, may be fairly estimated to contain on
an average, not over 20 per cent. of real gold
My informant assured me that in one case
heavy gold fob chain, bought in Broadway at
cost of eighty dollars, and deposited at the As
say Office for melting, was upon ASSAY found to
contain just eight dollars worth of gold, the
balance of weight being made up of an ALLOW of
copper and zinc Large lots of gold ornaments
estimated by their owners at a value of sixteen
dollars to the ounce, not unfrequently returns
n twentieth, and seldom over tenth of their
supposed value. In the article of gold watches
the most enormous frauds are perpetrated T
am warranted In asserting that scarcely one in
hundred of the gold watches for sale in the
stores. and so prodigally worn by Young
AlncI lea, is what 1t purpOrts to be- OF intrin-
sIcully worth ten per cent above the cost of
manufacture. In the sale of silver ware the
same deception is practiced, though not to 80
great an extent. A large lot of table ware
lately purchased from an extensive Broadway
dealer, and guaranteed to contain ninety per
cent OF pure silver, upon test showed a de-
hciency of twelve per cent. below stated value
In still smother case, gentleman of my ac-
quaintance deposited with a leading manufac-
turer OF silver ware quantity of Mexican dol
lars to be made into forks and spoons of a
specified value, ninety per cent. pure silver
subsequent examination proved a fraud of
nearly hfty per cent.-Netc York correspond
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A Yankee Heiress Elopes with a Yankee
Sailor

From the Chicago Journal
An officer of the Boston police arrived in Chi
cago day or two since, in quest of Boston
heiress, who had run away from her mother all
tor love, with Down-east sailor boy, all the
way from Augusta, Maine. The antecedents
OF the parties as follows
HeireSs was brunette, black eyes, black
curls, high mettle. and not of age. Heiress
had determined to dispose of her little white
hand as she chose; consequently, had married
some years ago at an unusual green and tend er
age, and without the consent of her parents
Husband died, and heiress returned to her
mother in sackcloth and ashes Governor was
msgnanimOus and placed $50 900 in the bank,
subject To her disposal.
Sailor boy. we are grieved to say, was a hard
case, gave his parents much trouble, and con-
sequently was sent to sea as a punishment and
n remedy. He returned from an Australian
cruise still harder. Had plenty of money, and
went to Boston. Met heiress; love at first sight
ropes made out of bed quilts; dark lanterns
revolver; come to these arms and so forth
Maid Of Athens. ere we part,
Give. o give me back my heart
Or, since that has left my breast
Keep il now take the rest;
Hear my vow before 90,
Well run Off TO Chicago.
-+Vulgar Boston.
Sailor went back 10 Augusta made his ar
rangements. Heiress took 81 900 out Of the
bank, made her arrangements. Met sailor
boy on the cars at Boston, and flew on the
wings of love. sixty pounds pressure, five feet
driving wheels, to Chicago. Arrived here
Tuesday.
Governor. rampant, hired officer to follow
Officer arrived here next day. Sailor run his
money all out in gambling and visiting bad
places, and got tired of heiress. Officer saw a
woman on the street, veil over her face, and
fmPiBg- Officer thinks he knows the woman.
but where did she get thst awful limp Fol
lows her As she approaches the Foster House
she loses her limp, and walks proudly erect
Officer smells rat, and requests said rat to
accompany him.
Heiress puts on injured innocence, but officer
cant keep a hotel Heiress, crestfallen,
goes with officer Offers gold to officer, but the
latter is impervious to bribes. and takes Maid
OF Athens home to Boston and the governor
Ingrateful sailor doesn't make his appearance
for the rescue of his beloved and She. who
came 50 brave y the prisoner Of love, goes back
''Phancy her Ehelnks'
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sos FRANKLIN 4 ROTHROCk, 5O5

CUe) rhhNhL1N q hOIHkOCk, .l(ln
CORNER OF NINTH g. ID STREETS.
Have now in store their large and beautiful stock
OF the following Goods for the Spring trade IN
which they most respectfully ask the attention of
the public, feeling confident that for Beauty Vnrisp
and ChsnpneSS their stock has never been eauailed
In the District.
Paper Hangings,
of every grade and price, of Foreign and Domestic
manutactnrc Papers in Imitation of al the
Woods and Marbles. Borders and Decorations of
everv conc 'Ivahle styl" and design.
Ftre-bOard Prints,
from the panest to the most elaborate oil painting.
Window Shades,
and Plain SH ADE LINENS, Of all the styles and
colors. We have the Largest. Cheapest and ret
tlest stock of these Goods in the city.
GILT CORNiCES. CURTAIN BANDS and
PINS, PICTURE NAII s, and all other Brass
Work for Curtains or Shades.
Picture Cord and TasSeIs,
OF all the various sizes, colors and qualities.
SHADE TASSELS in endless variety. All of
which we purchase direct from the manufac urer
and are therefore enabled to offdr superior induce
ments.
We have constantly engaged corps Of superior
workmen. a. are at all times prepared for the ex
ecufOn of all work in our line at moderate prices
and In the most superior style A call is solicited
frOm those who design refttIng. We show our
Goods with pleasure whether you purchase or not.
IL Corner of Ninth and % streets.
ap l2-2w Estates and INTEL COPY 7
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MISCELLANEOUS.

A MRS. wINSLOW,
IAN Experienced Nurse and Female Physician,
presents to the attention of mothers, her
81 D 7 HING SYRUP.
For Children Teethins,
Which greatly facilitates process Of tsshng ~ ssfsn.
ing the gums reducing all infamms:isn-uili aay ALL
PAIN and spasmode action, and 10
SURE TO REG ULATE THE BOWELS.
Dspsno upon it, mothers, will give ysurssvss and
RELIEFAND HEALTH TO YOUR INFANTS
put up and sold this article for years.
SAY in coNFIDENcE AND TRUTH Of it, what have
MRS. "a, Ir iay 12rG11. 11a1s
yrcr \ Curt, wINsLOw'S .h.n tim.Iy used.
..,.. sson sa S ~ ,nSv SOOTHING an insane: Of d.,
tn: q. &C so.tr16y all ar: SYRUP, delighted with il.
highest commentator Of magical eject. and medical
after ten years .Ip.r.nc,AN rIrnGE orr pr.UT.
TIoN FOR THE FULFILMENr OF WHAT HERE T.
GLAah In almost ...ry nsane. where tn. infant
Ing from pain and exhaustion, relief will be found as
srLwsnty minutes after the syrup is administered.
TINS rsus6. III. PRESCRIPTION Of Of the
land, and has bssn used with NEvERFAILING In
THOUSANDS OF CASES.
net emily rssvss the child from pain, but
temsch and bowels. correct. ac,diy and give: and
GRIPING IN THE BOWELS AND WIND CoLIc,
and ovscoms convuissns which, if speedily
xNpsuRIsTREM FOR Gssis Ib% n III. h!n: SonIp, snp
in all case, Of Dvs- CHILDREN ENrERY and DiIR:
sri... from ..,sinr DRhn, f whether it
Gauss. We would say to every mother who has child s
YOUR fREJUDICES, NOR THE PREJUDICEs oTHrRs,
stand between yoursufe child that will bs
sURk-yes, ABsoLUTELY sURE-to follow OF this
each hOtt. Non. genuine the c2.imiI.
CURTIS PERKINS, New York, is on tn. out.d. wrapp.
Principal O&ce. No. l3 Cedar Srsst,NY.
erics only rs Cents Bcttis &C Il-d&vly
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TRUNKS, BOOTS AND SHOES

- TINES.
Wear now msnufacturIns ali kinds Of BOOTS
and SHOES, and constantly receiving a-G6p
supply ot eastern made work Of every de-
scrption, made expressly TO order, and willy "
be sold at a much lower price than has BEEN -
heretofore charged in this city for much inferior
articles.
Persons in want of Roots and Shoes of eastern or
city made work, will always find good assortment
In store and at the lowest prices. Give US call.
GRIFFIN a. BRO,
dp 5-r 314 Pennsylvania avenue,
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SOUTHERN TRUNK MANUEAcToRY.

SOUTHERN TRUNK MANDATORY,
- 49a 7TH STREET.
Opposite ODD FeILoIcs' Hall, Wa,hiHgton, 70. c.
Travellers will study their interests b, examining
my TRUNKS, VAL1CES &c before pur-0HYn
chasing elsewere. AS use none but thex xNE1K
best material the mar ket affords and employ @1b
the best worknen, can confidently recommend nv
work to be superior in Strength and Durability TO
Trunks that are made in other cities and sold here.
keep constantly on hand, and make To order lon
LEATHER, IRON FRAME FR'ENCH DRESS
and WOOD BOX TR gNKSi ASHLAND and
NESS; SA DDLES; WHIPS, &c, &c.
Trunks, &C., Repaired and Covered, in a work
manllke manner, at short notice
Trunks delivered in any part of the city, George
town, or Alexandria.
Also-Agent for Howe's celebrated FAMILY
SEWING MACHINES.
de i5-ly JAMES =. ToPHAM.
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DR. ROBERT HUNTER,

PhySic for, and Operator all AectionS of the
THROAT AND LUNGS.
DR.. Hunter begs to announce his arrival in
taken roc ms at No. 2JI Penn. avenue, between
18th and 18th streets, directly opposite Gauter's
saloon where he may be consulted in all forms OF
are the affections embraced in the speciality t9
which Or. Hunters Pr act ce is confined, z Catarrh
OF the Nose, ,En'arRe Tonss, Sore Threat. .Hoarse-
ness nd Loss of Voice, Bronchitis, Asthma, Con
sumption, and all SorofulOus Maadies.
HOurs-9 a. m. to 5 p. apIe-n
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DENTISTRY.

M TEETH.
Of the MINER2L PtATE TEETH, t at - SSssa:s'
tends personally at his ofios in this city 1S
Many persons can wear these teeth who o~614H
Gfnnot cam wear others and no person con wear others
Persons calling at my Office can be aocommoda ted
With any style and price Of Teeth they may desire
but TO those who are particular and wish the purest
cleanest, strongest and most perfect denturs that
art can produce, the MINERAL PLATE will be
Rooms In this city-No. 336 Pa avsnue, between
phia. oc iIy
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IL DR.. MagoOn, of the First Baptist Church.
Albany, administered baptism last Sabbath to
a young girl about Is years old who was in
the last stages Of consumption. She felt that
God, for Christ's sake. had forgiven her sins,
and she could not be content to leave the world
till she had acknowledged her Lord before men
in the way of His own appointment. After
some doubt and hesitation her wishes were
complied with, and she was carried to the
Baptstry In the arms Of several brethren of
the Church, having on the white robes which
were understood to be her grave-clothes, and
was immersed BY the pastor. The scene was
one of the most touching ever witnessed, and
the congregation was bathed in tears. No in
jury occurred 20 her from the baptism, and in
the afternoon she attended again to join the
Church in observing the Lords Supper
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" U l. X s S T Il u E + 7
Srrpurx OF ,r


In form and features this beautiful and accurate
Pecimen OF American art is unsurpassed by any
specimen of like character ever produced 1t is q
fac S,nile of the Little Giant"
Specimens may be seen and Statuettss procured
corner of II, street. Washington CITY Persons in
the District of Columbia and States of Delaware,
lima, Georgia, Florida, Aiab.ma, Mississl o. and
oalsiasna desIi, copies of the Statustte slll ad
oity, ID. c., accompanied by a remittance
Composition Copies es.----..... SIS,
Box and Carriage l.
HI Editors of newspapers in the foregoing States
giving the above twelve insertions their weekly
issues with appropriate editorials, will be supplied
with copy of the Statuette, and papers in other
States Will be furnished bI the local arents fa p
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IL The editor Of Bells Life in London Is de-
lighted with that distine uished parsonage, Mr.
John Morrisssy, who has lately arrived in Eng
land "His mug is all over that Of pugilist, and
once that he wouId nroye touch customer to sny
onen MoTissey, according to Bells Life, has
bet $50 on Sayers
III The Maryland Court Of Appeals have az
hrmed the decision below. anarming the constitu
tonality Of the new police hw for Baltimore.
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kNOR SA lie AN ID HENT.-The undersigned hs 8
= two houses for rent at Kendall Green, each
having acres of ground suitable for a garden, at
tached The situition is elevated and perfectly
healthy. Offering peculiar Inducements To one who
prefers pure country TO the heated and dusty at
mosphere OF the city. stable and woodshed a. e
attached TO each honse, And pump OF pure water
stands but few steps from the door. TO a good
tenant the rent viii be moderate.
The residence known as Rose Cottage. consist
Ing OF nearly two acres of ground. with the neces
sary outbGlldIngs, is for sale. The house b. lit
lot the present OwEer and has many conveniences
Inc and is In high state of cultivation, and much
care has been ex fended In the selection of choice
variety of fruit aud shade trees.
The property fronts Boundary street, being ont
slde the cly limits, and when that street opened
ana improved, as there is reason to believe il soon
Will De the ace VII possess peculiar attractions
Distance from cItv Post Office-IL miles Ad-
dress by letter or IN person, WM. STlCKNEY.
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H. DENTISTRY.
TX HILLS, alter practlca! test of two years
teels that ne can with confidence recon-
mend tho Cheoplasto Process for insertingf
artiho!a teeth. 1t has the advantages of0Gx6
strength, beauty, cleanliness, and cheapness Full
Upper sets Inserted for sSs. Partial il proportion.
oMoo oUO ~ avenue.
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L ing immediately opposite the west wing of the
CITY Has5, recently occupied by Chas. s. Wallach
story and the third floor of tho same building For
terms apply to RICHARD WALLACE, No .
Louisiana avenCe. ia Is NJ
SENATORS, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS-
~ Two splendid suites Of ROOMS, elegantly fur
nished, Will be rented during the session of Con
gress In the most desirable locality in this civ
being within one OF two squares of Browns and
National Hotels. Those in pursuit of such r ooms
VII! co well to make early ap;i,cation at No 81 9
Rth street, between street and Pa ay. de5-u
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NJ MRS. MecORMIcK's SCHOOL.

N1RS. MCCORMICK desires to inform her
friends and the public generally that she will resume
the duties OF her School on the fst Monday In Sep
tember next.
The course Of study pursued will comprise al the
branches requisite to thorough English educs
ton.
In addition to her day scholars she is desrops Of
receiving into her family few pupils as boarders,
aged from l0 TO IL years, who will be under her I'M
mediate oare and oversight
Her arrangements for the accommodation and
due care OF pupils have been considerably increased
and otherwise improved. Those IN Washington
her school may apply to w. d. wallsch, Editor
the Star.
For terms and further particulars apply at her
resldenoe-No. 80 Cameron street. Alex xandria, Va.
jy H-6
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E'OR RENT-PARLORS and CHAMBERS
handsomely furnished, with hot and cold water
and bath room, Potomac water) The apartments
ere large and airy; four rooms on 1oor. from the
hrSt floor up. Inquire OF WALL, STEPHENS &
CO, 322 Pa. avenue, between 9Th and 10th sts.
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
RARE INDUCEMENC EOR PHYSI

RARE INDUCEMENT FOR A PHYSI-
ClAN.-Dr. Joseph A. Smith desiring to go South
on account of his "a tn, Will offer at private sale
the Farm on which he now retides and w ere he
has been practclng medicine for the last We wears
IhIs Is very beautiful little farm, situated at Long
nId tleids: Prince Georges county, Md imme-
diate!y on the road loading from Washington city
to Upper Marlborough, and about equal distance
from both points Ii contains IO7 acres g0 of which
ls IN hns state of cultivation, the balance in
thrifty young timber. 1t is well adapted to the
growth OF grass, wheat and corn about 25 or 81
acres is now well set in grass and will weld between
~ and ~ tons or hay, worth IN the Washington
ket from Sls to $40 per ton There is abont u
asres OF wheat growing, the balance ready for a
spring crop IL has spring of never failing water /:
also, an lnexhauStbe pump at the door. The nm
Provements consist OF a comfortable frame dwell
Ing containing 6 rooms and kitchen; also, a new
haTn with stabng suicIent for all the REQ urements
OF the place, with quantity of choice fruit trees
physician desiring to purchase can by reference 10
the books of the undersigned, be satisfied that il
an opportunity rarely to be met with. Until the place
Is dlspnsed of shall continue my practice as hereto
t3re For terms apply on the premises or to Dr
FRANK r. SMITH, Bladensburg.
mar23 eotf JOSEPH A. SMITH.
DR.. Smith
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NEW YORK AND wAsHINGToN
~ STEAMSHIP LINE

The Steamer MOUNT VERNON will leave
AleJandrla and Washington for New PRR6
Iork EVERY WEDNESDAY, at Ss4&&S
inSton every Saturday, at 5 o'clock p m
tune before the hour Of the steamers departure.
N. Bin the event of the steemer. inability %
will be promptly E htere6 60 and from the steamer
by the undersigned.
MOR6AN 4 RHINEHARr,
90 N-M.T&Sr Weefern Whsrves
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subscriber hath obtained from the Orphans
Court ot Washington County, in the District of
Coiufnba. letters t"Stamcntary the perso' a. eS-
tate OF William Vansclver. late of WASHINGTON
county, deceased. All persons having claims
against SAID ceased, are hereby warned to ex hbt
the same, with the vouchers thereof to the suhscr-
Der, on or before the 18th day of March next; they
of the said estate.
Given under NV hand this 9th dav of March, Ia6O.
ap6-lawSw IRENE NANSCINER. EXecut'x.
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t'OR SALE-rhat little GARDEN FARM nea-
l. James K oach's and adjoining ANTONY Fraser'e
About 17a mile from the Long Bridge, in AlIxaL'
ORA county, Va, containing about ca acres. The
upper portion commands view of w ashIurton
and the Potomac; the buildings are on the lower
Part. For particulars inquire at room No. Is,
Wlnder's Building, or at No, 200 on g. hetween
18th and 10Th streets, an ID sodsws
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MOURNING GOODS "A full stock in new and
~ styIish dress materials "a and 7 4 black
very desirable for hlournlng shswls, ali lust re-
celved and at the lowest prices.
}. w. COLLEY & co.
"A received 81 pieces fancy co.ored Dress Silks,
which we shall run off at 81 per cent. less than cost
OF Importation to close them at once. We invite
all in want OF cheap and beautiful silk dress to
give US call before purchasing.
j. .W.COLLEY eco.
RlCH PLAIN BLACK AND BAYADIER
IL STRIPE SIIKS-Just opened, splendid
stock of b lack Silks in stripe, plain. and figured
all at the lowest prices and of superior qualities
J. w. COfLSY IL co.
ap l6-6t 523 Seventh st., above Pa avenue.
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

A FARM FOR SALE-Situated in N,niemo,
A ChaTIes county, Md ,cOntainIng l6s aores more
o. lessr The lBproy ements are a dwelling house
1nu Oil necessary out buildings thorough repair
1. is wei wooded and watered. and convenient 20
nRaESisat9n. Terms easy. Apply to DIR. J. +. GIL
ll-eo6ts ~ -"o''" Ni'''