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THE AFFRAY IN WYrHEvILLE.-A CORES.
pondent of the Petersburg Express. gives the
particulars Of the affray there, in which w. W.
Hanson, cashier Of the Farmers Bank lost his
life at the hands of o. Static, editor Of Il q
Telegraph. He says:
Some weeks since, an interchange of news.
paper communications took place between the
parties relative TO some structures of the former
upon the public acts Of the trustees of the
town, of which body Mr.. H. was a member
These articles were concluded by one from Mr.
H, about two weeks ago, in hich he declared
himself satisfied. To this Mr.. S. made no re.
ply, thereby msnifesting disposition to lei
the matter drop, and the apprehensions Of the
public were allsyed in regard to IL. Both tho
parties have since attended to their usual
duties, neither seeming disposed to interrupt
the other. until Saturday lat, about LII o clock
rs Mr.. 5. was coming down the street from tf {
post office, Mr.. Hanson and one or two friends
being seated upon the opposite side of the
street, on the steps leading into the bank, one
OF them remarked, - Hanson, here comes your
man" Upon this, Mr.. III. arose and replied
'Weli, I'll go across the street, and III bet
you he takes down the cross street" Suiting
the action to the word, he crossed the street
and took his position on the pavement imm6
diately in front of Messrs. Stuart d LAYER
store. Mr.. Static came on down, and as he
went to pass by, III. gave him blow with his
fist. Upon this Static retreated a few steps
drew q Colts fve-shooter and fired. Mr.. III
continuing to advance, Mr Static KEEP, up the
fire until II. fell, having received two shots
one in the thigh and the other in the abdomen
Static surrendered himself to the sheriff wa,
examined before magistrate, and admitted te
bail for his appearance at the next court the
bail being fixed at e, 900, which was promptly
given. Mr. Hawson expired aboat half past
o'clock this evening. .H-s r. 9.. e.
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AN ABOLITIosIsTs QUIzzED.-Uhder this
caption Holly Springs Miss, correspondent
OF the Memphis Eagle and Enquirer relates the
subjOined anecdote
The following amusing scene actually occur
red last summer, between a citizen of our town
and Yankee, on board of one of the Northern
steamboats-perhaps upon the Hudson
Our Southern friend discovered disposition
in very genteel looking man on board to epen
chat with him; and, nothing 10th to hear
what his friend had to say, he indicated, by
his manner, that he was approachable, where
upon the following dialogue ensued
Yankee-Well, sir, wish to ask you one
question hope it will be no offence.
Southerner-Certainlyn not; will hear you
with pleasure.
We'll, sir, is it true that they work ne
grOes in the plow at the South?
S.-Iwill answer you in the favorite method
of your countrymen by asking you q question
or two
VI admit the right, sir.
Slow many negro men do you suppose it
would require to draw a large one-horse pillow!
We'll, L suppose six or seven say seven.
S.-What are they worth per head?
We'll, / suppose $500.
S.-That would be $1,000. Now what
would one large, strong horse cost?
VI guess about 500.
Upon this the Southernor looked q little
quixzical at his neighbor, who, without waiting
10 near the conclusion, started and stanmered
WeH,-I-I-I Nneic at Das a lac.
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A gossiping letter writer from Saratoga says
Saratoga at present looks very much like a
Swiss cantonment. The jaunty little hats and
striped bodices, wherein the women indulge.
are strikingly illustrative of an Alpine village.
A young lady, with little "nat" on her head
and big fiat" by her side, has just passed
my window; she looks for all the world like a
shepherdess, and, with a very slight effort of
the Imagination, one might fancy ones self in
Arcadia. 1t is difficult to believe that-not-
withstanding her innocent looks-that young
lady is perfect Flora Temple on the Fashion
Course; that she came out several seasons ago,
trotted in the earlier part of the summer at
Newport, and is Low in high flirting condition
Though she ambles along on the other side OF
the street In a dotce far nisAte kind of way.
and, looking sideways and "copscious" when
spoken to, she will distance that long lin bed
animal by her side in a weeks time, and leave
him fairly blown at some seaside town, while
she is quietly going through her pac es in an
uptown drawing room.
Poor fellow! it saddens my soul so think how
for time his poor heart will bleed, how his
side whiskers will languish, and the ends of his
moustache forget their accustomed curl, until
the sea breeze and clam chowder reyives him
when he will swear vengeance upon the sex
return to town, and devote himself assiduously y
to trifing with the affections Of some milliner;
she will fool him in her turn; and the result OF
this second disappointment will be fearful to
contemplate He will rush to Saratoga again
and spend the remainder Of his days in drink.
ing Congress water, in writing for the Ledger
or In doing something else equally dreadful
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notice Of sermon and mad dog item
la.siy got mixed up in the following eccentric
The Rev. James Thompson, rector of st An.
dfews church, preached TO large concourse OF
people on Sunday last This was his last sermon
gregation, as his physicians advise him 70 c,os.
the Atlantic He exorted hts brethren and sisters.
and after the expiration Of devout PRAYER. took
whim to cut up some frantic freaks He ran mn
Timothy street 70 johnson, and down Benedt
street to College. At this stage Of proceedinos
couple Of boys seized him, tied tin kettle 10 b,s
tall and be again started. A great crowd collect.
ed aud for time there was grand scene Of noise
and confusion: After sorpe trouble he was shot
by Jersey policeman. .t7s g.
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The DIsAGREEABLENEss OF CONGREsS-WA-
TER.-A correspondent of the New York Times
- writes from Saratoga iHtf LfH
= What, in the name Of everything potable,
induces people to come here and dilute them
selves with such beverage, when claret and
i:e can be procured nearer home, is a question
am now mentally revolving. If unpalatable-
ness constitutes the charm, pink and SIENNA
surely abounds at all druggists, EPSON salts
can be procured for a shilling the pound, or q
pint Of canton with a most effective nauseating
sediment at the bottom can be obtained at the
= nearest hydrsnt- That nature was ever guilty
OF such brew L am unwilling to believe.
Some unexplained cause exists for the vile
taste Of the concoction, and time will bring IL
TO the surface; depend upon 1t that in this in
stance truth lies at the bottom of the we'll. 20
Little girls make WY faces when invited
down to drink, and pertinaciously refuse to
bslieye the parental assurance that 'the water
is no nice." Fitsfoodle empties his glass over
mis- shoulder and says, "Aw doan't foike it;l,
the voluntary testimony Of children and fools
is not to be lightly regarded; it is plain that
these mineral waters were never meant to be
used as . beverage. If nature, in her econ.
Omy, iptelded Congress water for any use ut
siss it ia only to drown Congressmen in. This
Is certainly all it is it for. have deliberate
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STAMPEDE PREvKNrED.-A number Of slav.
belonging to DR.. William Brogden, on South
river, Anne Arundel county, Maryland were car
tured on Sunday, when on the eve Of taking a
trip to Canada. They were under the general
ship Of O free negro man, who had lived In the
neig ghborhood during several years. The plot
was discovered through white man, 70 whom
the free negro had disclosed his plans and offered
so for his assistance.
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Total. ......................,4S ,4SO

Iotai. .................... .4SO4 60
Point Pleasant, Virginia, is nearly opposite
Gallipolis, Ohio, and 1879 miles from Cincinnati
The summit of the James River and Kanawh hs
Canal is above tide-water / ,9l6 feet, and above
the Ohio 1895 feet
Estimated cost of that part now unfinished
from Buchanan to the Ohio river, 81 ,23S ,222
(per llth annual report of the company
This is the canal of which Mr.. McAlpine (as
engineer of New York in 1853 said that mer-
chandise by that route would reach Ports
meuth, Ohio, 81 IA per ton cheaper thon by the
New York and Ohio canals, and reach Cincin.
natl, Louisville and Cairo 81 40 cheaper pei
ton from New York city.-BufaLo Adrertiser.
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CENSUS OF CALIFORNIA The census OF San
Francisco has been taken and the population is
found to be az follows White males, 49, ,3i3;
white females, % ,ss5; Chinese, $3.50; colored.
sos; total, rs .0S3. The number of buildings in
the city is 1O,l23, as follows Wood, S,603;
brick, 1,6i1; iron, AZ; adobe, 6; stone, 6 Of
these nearly 400 have been erected since June,
1859. The returns from other counties show that
the population Of the State has been ridiculously
overrated by the estimates 1t has been common
to assign to California population of 7OOGO
1t does not exceed 100000, and will probably fall
within $50 600 fir'
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ly tried every spring In succession, and am
now prepared to avow that had sooner swal-
low amackerel with the scales on than drink
another drop from any of them. If this letter
ends as stupidity as it commences, attribute
the blame 70 that Congress water.
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The subscribers having lsased for ,e m Of years
this beautiful and romantic spot, openes AA
" for the accommodatlon Of the public }, YfsA0
the Slst day OF May, 1850. For beauty
scenery, delghtfrl promenafes, fshing Go., BE-
Union.
Tne douse is srge and commodious, having been
entirely renovated lt has large Dancing faioon
attached to the house, bes sdes Dnns ana Dressing
Rooms for beth ladies ana gent emen In addition
splendid Arbors detscaed from the buildlpfs
Parties, Families and IndIyidusls Will fnd It q
most desirable ace TO pass the sutry days Of sum
mer, as every attention will be gu8ranted by the
proPrletors. The etrlctest polIcs arrangements
Will be enforced, and pollt al discussions vii be
prohibited.
The Larder will be found 20 contain eli the deli
oacles OF the season at all times.
The Far vlll be furnished with the oho cest
Liquors and W ines aud the hnsst Segars.
societies, SUNDAY Schools. Clubs and Mihtsry
Companies Will hnd this the most desirable resort
near the metropolis for spending pleasant and OF
UJChLdren unaccom panied by their parents or
guardians, will Ise excluded from the grounds.
Cumming snd dogs prohibited.
III Boats will leave the loot of High street.
y eorgetown. and g street, Washington. hourly,
from o cock a. m. tffl ~ .. I'M daily.
Persons preferfing a pleasant wax can reaok the
Ia and VIA the Aqueduct-
we sciictt the public 70 Judge for themselves. and
zeal assured of giving satisfaction.
ie 's-eod JACOB w. POWERS co.
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STEAM CARRIAGE SUCCESSFUL ON COMMON
ROADs.-The Earl of Caithness has built ear
riage which is to be propelled by steam power
upon ordinary turnpike roads. On a recent
occasion he made trial trip, and though, as
the local papers say, the road was filled with
horses and conveyances of all kinds, his lord
ship passed through them all without any more
inconvenience to the general traffic or alarm to
horses than if he had been in his carriage and
four. So perfectly had he the whole moving
power under his control that he stopped more
quickly than an ordinary carriage and horses
could draw up, and this he did as often as he
saw the least danger Of any horse being fright
ened. He reached Beauty, distance Of Ia
miles, In an hour and twenty minutes, not
withsta anding the frequent stoppsges, and ff-
teen minutes lost in getting water After
leaving Beauty, on those parts of the road
where some distance forward can be seen, he
attained the speed Of Is miles an hour, and
could have kept this up for any distance with
ease and safety.
After reaching Allness his lordship turned
to the left and took the road direct for Bonar
Bridge. Here the carriage had a severe test
applied to it, but be drove it up the hills with
out difficulty, and coming down the very steep
declivity near where the road joins the road
from Tain, the control his lordship had over ii
was most satisfactory and enabled him to de.
scend at any rate he wished, and with perfect
ease and safety. Leaving the inn at Ardgy,
Lord Caithness crossed Bonar Bridge, and
drove of to Clashmore, after a successful drive
of nearly 20 miles. Saturday being very wet,
he remained there till the afternoon, and then
drove on to Golspie to remain over Sunday,
and having perfect confidence in his carriage
from its working on Friday, he expects to
reach Barrogill Castle, a distance of eighty
miles, and over the steepest roads in Scotland
His lordship has made this somewhat bold step
of applying steam as propelling power to
carriages on common roads for any long dis
tance, and the result of the first day has more
than answered the expectations of its warmest
promoters, and left no doubt as to its being not
only practicable, but useful, when so applied
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DIONEER STEAM MARBLE AND BROWN
STONE WORKS.

Ihe nbscrber begs leave To inform the citlZens
OF w ashtngton, 9 Georgetown and Alexandria that
he has added to his long established business the
ssassy Of steam power for saving and nsnufse
rious branches, Marble Mantels, Table and Wash
stand s.nna fsp.. Tile, Monument.: Tomb and Head
Platforms Having purchased large stock of allan
MAIDS IN block from first hands st the west rates,
Work ss low as It can be pnroha sed in New York,
Philadelphis. or Baltimore. The trade sup Piled
With Italian Marble in block or slabs at the same
rate as furnished in New York, and on accommo-
dating terms. Also, on hand, q large supply of
Pnmioe stone, Water of Ayr Hone and Polishing
Prise; 1t will be an aoquisltion to the oity. =.
ALEX. RUTHERFORD
Ptonesr steam Marble and Brotcn Stons Works,
1t Pa. av., oor. ThIrt enth st :, !
gu 2l-5m Washington, ID. g.
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EDUCATIONAL.

ISLAND SELECT SCHOOL, S.rsnth street
cest, bsttcees b st and Ma, yland aresxs, south,
WdshtHgfon. ID. C-The above School, for boys and
gns, VIII be opened on Monday, September Sd. The
study pursued will comprise all the branches requi
site 20 thorough English education. For particu-
sc l-.nt " - - pran.;...t
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

FOR SALE-A fine substantial BRICK
IL HOUSE, on llth ST., between /. and M sts
with large Stable and Carnage House. Any one
wanting such House will be sold very 40
comnodatIng terms, or exchange for smaller prop
erty For private residence none can surpass II
Inquire of GEO. Il. LANGLY, on l. ST., near I4th
st. An l4-tf
FOR SALE-Very cheap, On reasonable terms,
Il one of the most desirable BUILDING LOTS
in the city, situated the north corLer Of 6h
ST., and New York Avenue. Enquire of JOS. r.
HODGSON, Stove Manufactory, No. 403 7th ST.,
between ii and sts. au l5-tf
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AUCTION SALES.
By THos. BOWLING. Apc,,onee,

By THOs. DowLING. Auctioneer.
HANDSOME FURNITURE AND HOUSE
rses Sss sts A.
o'slook At the residence OF pr 1. T. Mann. Pros;
Handsome Z ush and SAITH bsmask Covered Sofas,
a1S faSs it.ssrs Marble top Tables
Glltlrame Mirrors, Vases and Ornaments,
yeiVst, Bfnssois sa and Tfsiet' fngrain tarpas,
F.oor Oh cloth, Mating. Mugs.
Malnut ExtSaslon Dining Table, Butter Tray,
Solid Oax Dining Chairs, Clocks,
Handsome Go d-hsnd French China Dinner, Des-
Stone ina ard 6Iass Ware,
Soild nshossny Canopy Bsdstead,
Superior Carved Walnut Marble top Dressing
Zebra Wycd, Mahogany and Painted wardrobes
pressing and PIa,n Bureaqs, Wristbands,
Freneh China and Granite Toilet Sets,
uperiOr CURED sair G % Msttresses, Pii: Psiiis::. -
kKe,IlseIstoj; Kesnis = stoves, Flreecards, &C, az
Terms: sa5 and under cash over that sum a
credit PfSo and 90 days, for satisfactorily
Sc i'd THOs BOWLING, Auct.
BY C. w. BOrELER & SONS, ,Auotioneers,
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FUkNy-
IL TURK. PIANO, &c, AT AUCTIoN.-On WE'D
StsRAY next, September 5, oOmmsnsins st i
hs is st tSs Of Ma WI
avenue, all her Hou :ehod and Kitchen Furniture,
VIZ:
Piano, Cover and Stool, r....-....- ...#
Gilt frame Glass, Marble top Pier Table,
Mahogany Sofa and Chairs, Mahogany Rocker,
Marble top Walnut Center Table,
Gut-ffsme EDsTsvinss. Nj sntel Ornaments,
Hs ses tspl BY Rod. R0S sBa E,e.
Bedsteads. Washstands and Dressing Bureaus,
Hair And Shuck Mattresses,
Feather Beds, Boisters and Pillows,
Hat Rack, Straw Mating,
Cane seat Chairs and Rockers,
Window Shades and Curtains.
Extension Table, Walnut Dining room Chairs,
Radiator aud other Stoves
Ivory Handle KNIVES and Forks,
Crockery and Glass Ware, ..
atsd Castors, Spoons and Forks,
C9Sk stoves and Ctenfis,
susSd &. w BoTELER SONS. Aucts.
BY J. C. MCGUIRE q CO., Auctioa oaeers.
DRICK HOUSE AND LOT ON NORTH X
- ST .BETwREN 18th AND 2OTH Srs., AT , uBLIc
SALE On y kSIIAY AFTERNOON, Septem-
Der 4th. at "a oc'cck. on the premises. we sha u
sell part OF Lot No. Is, Square No. 66, fronting ID
feet north street. between 18th and 20th Ets
aud running biok 80 feet together with the
ments, cJnslsting of tht ee story brick dwelling
house, containing SIX roOms with BRICK kitchen.
The first stocy has been occupied for three years
past as grocery and hQuor store, for which il Ia
admirably adapted, being within . short distance
of the Western Market.
Terms: $500 in ca sh the rem sindsr in Il months
with IntereIt, secured By deed of trust on the
promises.
auz g &c. MCGUIRE CO, Aucts.
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DENTISTRV.

n DENTISTRY. rf-
DR. HILLS, After . prsouca! test OF two yesrs
feels that he can with confidence recon- -<e~A
mend the Cheoplestie Process for orinsertins "a ~
srtlhoia teeth Ii has the advantages Of
upper sets inserted for esS. Partial In proportion.
Omoe 900 Ia. evenue. se7
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IN ALL ass PRIZES. -.
Whole Tiokets, o2O-Hslyes, alO-o uarters, rs
bLlSes oeshed et sight st per cent discount
y phts on ~ solvent Banks taken ct par. r.
hsco sstns wM % forwarded - soon - The resrii
AL orders for scheme. or tickets % be sddressed
au a-r Care Of Cfty Posi-, CRsries:on.
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CARRIAGE FACTORIES.

WASHINGTON CARRIAGE FACTORY,
w ID Street, Bettreea STA aad l0fk Streefs.
CARRIAGES, such as Ltsht Fascyo -Rs
WAGONS, Pdrk PheGtoas, FdntIF Car ES
rtagss, asd BRggteS, which we vii sell stS6
o yer' small profit.
peng practical mechanics in different branches
Of the business, we 6atter ourselves that We knos
the styles and quality OF work that will give ssts
laoton, combining lightness, comfort and dsrsbIl
p.
Repairing promptly and carefully attended 10
the shortest n6 toe and most reasonable charges.
WALTER, KARMANN a. BOPP,
Coschmakers, SUCCESSORS 30 WIN. T. Hoct.
sp H-dly
tn CARRIAGES.
HE Subscriber having made additions % hi
fsctoryi making II now one Of the laTrestA ~
In the District, where his facilities for
manufacturing CARRIAGE Il LI6HTA@E
WAGONS Of oil kinds cannot be surpassed, and
rom hlc long experience IN the blnpees, he hopes
10 give general satisfaction.
seDd.
AIREPAIRsnsssly dsps. and I'll orders prompt
sscsas -fsni carrisess taken i1 exchange for ,sv
sLea. ANDREW j, JOYCE.
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DENTISTRY.
DENTAL CARD.

n DENTAL CARD.
profession. cffice aid house at 463 s..
cry O her approved style DR. NJ has set ~IIID
teeth on wslc nile Base for the last three years,
and, from EXPERIENCE. knows 1t excels ali ota rs.
Georgetown are rec pectfally solicited TO call
en1
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EOR RENT.-A new and handsome FRAME
HOUSE will be for rent in a few days. IL is
beautifully situated on Thirteenth street. between
Georgia avenue and X st., Navy ard has a large
garden lot attached, q. pump of g cd waser ar
aud contains rooms, kitchen and wood shed. Will
be rented low, with or without the lot, to a good
t@nant t. For sale cheap, good, strong WORK
f.. CLARK, Navy Yard or ofJOHN PATCH,
61S II st between 4th and 5th jy is
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VOCAL INsIRgCTIoNiI =
v .....,. MRS. FRANKLIN,
TEAcUER OF music
s42 II, between 9Th and 7th streets.

T. FEMALE EDUCATION. ..-.
He Attention of parents and guar dams is called
70 the advantages offered by the metropolitan
Golleglate Institute" for the education OF their
daughters aud wards ~
LIST. "A thorough course of instruction in the VA
rioqs branches of female education.
"a Inc limited number of pupils, thus securing
20 each the direct personal superntendance of the
sd. The extensive and well shaded grounds, ar
J1rdrg the bssfpoSSlbe facilities for proper physical
4th. The unsurpassed beauty of the location,
For fur her particulars call on the principals and
6tn and 7th streets - An 81 81
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The Richmond Wing announces that nego-
tiaticns which have been pending for several
years between NJ. de Bellott des Minieres, rep
reSentative of accompany of French capitalists,
and the James River and Kanawhs Company,
having for their object the completion of the
factorily concluded. The contract, which has
been signed, stipulates that the French COM
pauy shalt purchase the States interest in the
canal for So SOC, ,0O0 and deposit 81 900 900 as
guarantee Of the fullnlment of the contract, the
same to be forfeited in case of failure. The
company are also to purchase the interest of
the private stockholders by the issue of bonds
for one-half the amount thereof, the same boar
ing interest at five per cent per annum until
the completion of the work. This part of the
bargain remains 10 be ratified by the stock
holders, who hold g, ,000, 900 Of stock, which
by agreement is to be DEPRECATED. one half
The company agree to complete the canal to
Covington in three years and TO Kanawha river
in eight years. The Wing congratulates the
people of Virginia upon the prospect of the
''better day coming" and adds that the EN-
peror Napoleon is cognizant Of the enterprise,
and has given it his approoation.-N. I. Er-
press, hRgHSt, 1860.
The great water line through Virginia.
which the New York Express quotes from the
Richmond Whig to say it has been sold to a
French company, is now open for ocean SHIPS
and steamboats, from Norfolk to Richmond by
the James river and from Richmond TO Bu-
chsnan, Virginia. 1861 miles
\ canal has been navigable several
years, with depth of feet origi-
nally, and locks 100 feet long, Of
substantial build. tr.. ~rR F.r
To COvington, Virginia, the canal is
unfinished from Buchanan ... 46 60
From COvington to the Karawha
river the route has been sur
Veyed 80 90
The kanawhs and branches will
have slackwater navigation. 81 I"
Aud steamboat navigation on the
kanawha now TO Point Pleasant
on the Ohio river. IL /"
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II DENTAL NOTICE.
DR. LOOMS Has closed his ONCE for the sea-
son, and will be absent as usual, during the sum
mer months will resume practice about the lst OF
October, OF which further notice will be gwen
jy l0-tf