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IL Now that John c. Heelan, the Benecja
Boy, is safely housed i'm New York in the full
tide Of his glory, subject Of new excitement in
regard to him has arisen. A card appeared in the
papers signed John MorrIssey, challenging him
to ght for any sum be likes up to 80 600, at any
time and at any place Heenan promptly respond,
that ne accepts the challenge at the highest sum
named but In the same paper another card ap.
pears, signed John MOrrissey, denying that the
challenge over his name was his, and n, king ma
offer at all. Thus an imbroglio is created for A.
" fancy and only the handwriting of Morrissev
can determine which of the notes is genuine
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The MONSTER GUN.-The Floyd gun, cast at
Pitisburg, which for the last two or three months
has attracted so much attention, has been landed
at Old Point, and is now being moved under the
direction Of Capt. Dyer, to the point the Fog
bell, where all new guns are tried. A shell or
hollow shot for this gun will weigh 800 pounds,
solid shot $50 pounds. The carriage, which is
composed principally Of wrought iron, is now
being made in the ordnance shop at Did Point,
and will weigh, when complete, about s 600
pounds.-NOrfolk Day Book
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IHE LYNCHBUKG EDITORIAL TRAGEDY-Tbe
examination of George w. and William Hard
wicke, before the Husting Court Of Lynchburg
Tor killing Joseph Button, assistant editor of the
Nlrginlan, on the 23d June last, terminated on
the evening OF the 10th inst 1t resulted in the
Messrs. Hardwicke being sent on to the Circuit
Court Tor final trial Application for bail wa,
promptly refused by the Court, but finally, on the
ground OF delicate health, they were admitted tc
bail in the sum of $4,000 each
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THE OYSTER ExCIrRMENT-The meeting In
take action in regard to protecting the oyster
lands OF Dorchester county from the hands of
monOpOlistS, which was TO have been held in
Cambridge on Monday last, was postponed in
consequence Of so few persons being present
The meeting, without taking any action, was
adjourned until next Monday, (23d inst } when
delegates will be appointed to represent that
county In the convention of the Underwater coun-
ties to be held at Point Lookout, in st. Mary's
county, on AUGUST 10Th.
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by } Z. McOUIhE n CO. AuctlOneerg.
TRUSrEE'S SALE OF A BEAUTIFULLY
Il IMPROVED COUNTRY STAT NEAR THE CRY oF
WASHING rON.-On WEDNESDAY, AFTER
NOON, August LIST, At O'Clock, on the premfses
Oy virtue o. deed Of trust dated March 9th, 1857
and duly recorded IN Liber ]. A = No. ia fOllos
So, et seq one Of the land records for Washington
certain piece or parcel of land situated in the
county OF Washington. in the District Of Columbia
ana known and described as being Lot numbered
two 20 m george aylor's subdivision of q part of
tract nf laad call Pl sas ant Pains CONTAIN
Ing hive acres and one sixteenth Of an acre more or
less, with the imprOvemeuts, consisting Of a com
foTtable tWo-story "a Jare ottage, with wide hsl
parlor, dining, and breakfast rooms n e chamber
and kitchen, sltui d an al elevated point tacE
from the road, aUd surrounded by a grove of hand
some shade trees; asO, gardeners house, stable,
and other out buIldIngs
he grounds are tAstefully laid out with walks
and dIl es, and contain ycUhg orchard Of fruit
trees, graperE, vegetable "a don. choice fouers
ornam nta shTubDsry, &C., IN short every hing
'tqul'lte ID render ths an elegant and oOmfOrtass
residence.
The above-descrIbsd place il situated on the
Seyer tn street RAJ. distant about one and Ia 4
mile ION the IL y Post ON ,e, and 10 Adorned by
the residences Of NJ ssrs. " hite and Lewis
Terms: OUe-f gUrth oash; the resIdue 10 g. II and
" months, with Iterest. secured by deed OF trust
COMPLIED with N hvs "a a after the sac tie tins
tses reserve the rIghtto resell or one weeks bOtioe
IN the NauOnai lntelIgeBcar, at me max and En-
pense OF med fauitlng purchaser.
All convey arcIng AZ the cost of the purchaser
W q PA9 MIR Trustees.
~ EaaN&ds &. MCGUIRE a. CO, Auots
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ARMY AND NAVAL CADETS FROM The PUBLIC
ScHooLs.-TwO appOintments-One to the Mill
tary Academy at West Point the other to the
Naval Academy, AnnaPOlis,-have been placed
by the Hon. ID. f. Sickles at the disposal Of the
public schools of the Third Congressional district
Of New York, subject to the competition of the
boys Of the higher classes in the first, fifth and
eighth ward schools
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PHYSICIAN CHARGED wITHG GRAVE STEALING
1t has been ascertained that the corpse OF child
which was some months since placed in a tomb
under church in South Boston was stolen there
from. The dress of the child was discovered
within few days in the possession of a washer
woman, who stated that ii was given her by the
wife of physician of Ward ~. The Committee
on Cemeteries, Of the Board of Alderman have
Investigated the case, and reported to the Mayor
that the evidence against the physician alluded TO
was quite strong. No arrests has vet been made,
however. 1t is said that well-known underta-
ker is also implicated Boston Post
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The PRESIDENTS LATE SPEECH.-The resolu-
tons Of the National Democratic Volunteers of
New York, adopting President Buchanan's speech
at the Breckenridge ratification meeting, as an
expression Of their own views, were presented on
Monday by Isaac Lawrence, associate editor of
the National Democratic Quarterly Review On
the next day the President acknowledged their
reception by letter, in which, beyond a graf, :
ful expression of his thanks, he speaks Of himself
as among the last of race of men who have been
the guardians of the Constitution and the Union.
He remarks that the sacred duty of such guardian.
ship has descended to a new generation, and that
the only hope of perpetuatng the Union rests in
the observance of all constitutional obligations
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u Two State Conventions are called in Wiz
ginia, both to meet on the 10th day of August-one
at staunton, by the friends of Douglas and John
son, and the other at Charlottesville by the friends
OF Breckinridge and Lane, the object Of both be-
Ing to appoint electoral tickets
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u The Hon Lewis ID. Campbell, long and
well known as leading Republican in Ohio, and
who, in the 3ith Congress, occupied the post OF
chairman or the CUHmitsoc Of Ways aud Means
In the House of Representatives, has published a
letter, in which he says that, according to the
new tests Of Republicanism adopted by the Chi
cago Convention, he regards himself as resolved
out Of that partY.n
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u In st. Louis, on the 10th inst, the Demo.
cratic County Convention nominated full ticket
Including j r. Barrett for Congress by acclama-
noni Gen. Trask for State Senator Col. Boggs
the competitor Of Gen. Trask, withdrew, made a
Breckenridge speech to the outside crowd, and
announced himself as an independent candidate
The convention was not harmonious
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u The bakers and the citizens Of Savannah
are having refreshing squabble about the price
and weight Of bread. The up-shot Of the matter
mas neen that the bakers refuse to bake, and the
people are sending to Charleston for bread
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u in the town of FULLY, n. Y on Saturday
night last, young man named Strait was shot by
another named Markham. Strait was In company
with party who were going to horn a newly
married couple. Markham, supposing an insult
was offered TO him, rushed from his house as thew
were passing, and shot at the party killing Strait
almost instantly Markham has given himself I'D
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IL committee Of radical Abolitionists have
invited convention to be held at Syracuse on the
third Wednesday in August, 10 nominate candi-
dates for President and Vice President Of the L .
states This would indicate that Lincoln and
Hamlin are not radical enough for them
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OThe Mobile Advertiser quotes the teIe.
graphic despatch about a cargo Of Africans hav-
ny sncno5ed mysieriously In that bay, and says
~ The World has perpetrated pun. In an
1Iuele on the Zouaves, ii says that an Italian
CAMPAIGN settled one point, viz: .'tha, In battle
@o.oes.'i" !" modo isJOrsiter ~ re -
III John Brougham, an actor whose name 9.
snggestive ofgood things, and Mr.. and W.. Ron,
elcaaIt go 70 Europe this week AdeIina Pat,i
mas returned from her Western tour.
pCGrioaidi has written to friend in London
asking II IL would be possible TO obtain a co,,nI.
Of steamers armed with Armstrong gnns as ba :.
In great want Of a fiotiIla. . ms 10 NC u
IL The Court Of St Cloud goes into mourn.
Ing u days Tor Prince Jerome IN 10 be extra. and
the other 10 ordinary mourning
HI One hundred and twenty five Irish ,s.,,,,.
for the Pope left Paris for Marseilies by tbe
railway, on the I'D ult
IL The total amount Of guns now in store in
the Springfield, United States arsenal is l6O, 900.
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THOMPSON,S CORnIaI

T THOMPSON'S CORDIAL
l. He Proprietor would-were 1t possible-jnduce
every family To avail themselves of the use of the
above Cordial. " Wv
IL uniformity sirss the child Sleep eorysets its
botceIS and breaks ats Cerer fn the Summer Com
their usual rest at might.
Were tn power of this medicine known in New
city, the demand would be grea'
lh Dysentery, Diarrhea, and Cholera Morbus, it
is above price. '' ~
~ Will you, my fellow citizens, for yonr own
sakes, put the truth of this statement to the Sc
veTest test? 1 invite you IT, do So WV ~
For sals, wholesale and retail at Ford,s Drug
store, corner 18th st. and Pa. av
iy I8-3t RICH ~ m punnp.aN,
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NEw Books We are indebted to the pub-
Usher, r.. M Dewitt, 10 Frankfort street, New
York, for sending us, through Taylor 4 Maury,
booksellers, Of this city, the following new pop
ular novels, just issued from his busy press viz
The Wood Rangers, or The Trappers Of So
nora;" by Capt. Mayne Reid, illustrated with
original designs. "One and TWENTY by the
author Of wild Flower and Jessie Cam
eron, !" domestic story Of Scottish life, by Lady
Rachael Butler-nrst American, from the second
London edition.
we are also indebted to the publishers for an
advance copy OF the August number of the SO
popular Atlantic Monthly which will doubtle..
De on the shelves OF most Of the booksellers in
this region, for sale, IN a day or two :
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WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

POINT LookoUT.-Judgin ing from letters from
different Of our business fellOw-citzens now cool
ing of at Point Lookout, nowhere in the United
States are visitors of watering or salt water
bathing place enjoying themselves more than
there The living is exquisite, judging from the
bills of fare some one other of them are sending
us daily, because they know that no one else an.
preciates the luxuries of fish, flesh and fowl more
than ourself when served as Smith of the Point
knows well how to serve them up From among
them we select the bill Of fare for last Sunday
follows, by way Of showing how much those now
sojourning there are to be enved by the gas
tronomic Of good digestion:
POINT LOOKOUT HoTBL.-BiH Of Fare -Soups-
Turtle, Clam, Oyster Fish-Sheephead, boiled
egg sauce; Sheephead, baked; MackereI Taylor
BOiled-ham, Beef Lamb, Chicken and Oyster
Sauce. Roast-Saddle Mutton, Beef Lamb Duck
Chicken, Goose. Side Dishes-Oyster Patties
Grabs, Crab Salad, Deviled Crab, Maccaroni, a
lItalliene, Stewed Giblets. Vegetables-Toma-
toes, Green Corn, Cymblins, New Potatoes Beets
Boiled Onions Pastry, Desserts &c-Black-
berry Pie, Apricots, Whortleberries, Spunge Cake
Wine Sauce, Nuts, and Cheese.
Sail and fishing boats are there in abundance
for the use Of mine hosts guests and the bathing
Is not whit inferior to that Of Newport or Cape
May. Nightly, the juniors there trip it in the
mazes Of the merry dance, though for dear life,
without any Of the stiffness that characterzes the
ball rooms Of the better known and more throns ed
similar establishments. But that we belong to
the cant-get-away-from-b fraternity, we
should now be padding, barefooted, with but
shirt and Pantaloons back, and Grabbing net in
hand, for week, in the surf at Point Lookout
the very thought of which makes us envy more
than we can express those not condemned, as we
are, to work the brain up to fever heat daily, In
addition to its heat naturally arising from passing
to and fro daily upon Pennsylvania avenue under
The influence Of such sunshine as now pours down
upon 1t.
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THE PENSION OFFIcB.-we are requested to
state that the papers belonging to the pe.son
bureau having been properly arranged, that flee
is now ready for the transaction OF business.
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A. GREEN, Auct.
By A. GREEN, Auotioneer.

GALE OF HORSES, CARTS AND WAGONS
- AT AUcTIoN.-On MONDAY. the 2Si inst. at
6o'ciock ?. m, shall sell, 81 the Stable Of John
esoher, at the corner of 18th aad streets north
the following StOcs. namely
FIRST rate work Horses,
new Carts, made TO order.
2second nd do. and Harness
! Buggy, Plough, Stone Wagon, &c.
Terms: All sums If and under SIS oash: over
that amount. credit OFF,. 5. and months, for ar
proved endorsed notes, bearing iEterest.
~ IL q A. GREEN Auct
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THE Posi- OFFICE FINANCES There wer
4,6i0 orders on the Post Once Depar:.,.cnr- for
postage stamps for the second quartet OF 1859,
amounting to 1866 982 and l., $50 for the second
quarter Of 1860 amounting to 81 673, 1859 Decrease
in the number Of orders, 100; being about II per
cent Increase in the value Of postage stamps
Issued, 1896 y377, being about p per cent. This
reduction in the amount of labor on largely-in.
creased issue has been effected by furnishing each
ofhce with the full amount required for its quar-.
terly supply, as nearly can be calculated. and
forbiddins Posimasters from making several
orders in the same quarter
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APPOINTMENT OF MIDsHIPNAN -Richah T.
Leary, son of C. l.. l.. Leary, Esq of East Salti-
more, has been appointed midshiPman h the
Naval Academy, Annapolis.
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IL The pcstmortem examination of the body
OF Prince Jerome led to the discovery Of a ball
which had remained in his chest after duel
which he fought in his youth with d brother of
Marshal Davoust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-19

DArrangements have been made by the Re,
Publicans in Illinois for Senator TrumbulI and
Mr. Yates to speak in Democratic localities dur.
ing the presidential campaign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-19

IL The coroner Of New Orleans held ina uests
upon the bodies of ten subjects Of sudden deaths
on the 18th instant. They were all laboring peo-
pie, and four Of them died from dsliyiuuu tyensn.
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u Hoffman, the defaulting clerk Of the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company, in N. York, has been
committed to prison in default of bail to the
amount Of ten thousand dollars
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FUTURE DAYS.
By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.

By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
GALE OF SHOW CASES, AND STORE
street, next 20 the corner Of r street, VIZ
Large SHOW Cases Counters, Shelving, Win
dove. Doors, &c. &c.
. L ne attention Of those wanting 20 tx up places
for business, will find n 10 their advantage 90 at
tend the sale.
jy Is A GREEN lurt
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Music FOR The VIOLIN From MetZerott we
have received new book published by Oliver
Ditson, containing one hundred airs selected from
operas for the violin, admirably arranged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-19

II The new daily paper, the Sentinel, started
In New York to advance Mr.. Douglass interests
has collapsed after a feeble existence Of a few
days.
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IDA gang of cOunterfeisers, with their mate
rials, and large quantity Of counterfeit money,
have been captured in Parkersburg, Va.
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IL Boston has caught the Central Park fever
and is engaged in preparing public garden al
an expense Of SIO0, 900.
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TEST OF RELIED CANNON AND OTHER PRoJEc-
Tiles - The following officers have been ap.
pointed board TO examine and test James
rlnsd cannon and projectiles, at Watch Hill.
l., and Schenkle's aceeerating cannon and
proJecnles at Boston, and such other rified can
non ard proJectiles as may be designated Capt
Maynard and Major Thornton, of the Ordnance
department; Major Anderson, Second Artillery;
Lieuts. Balch, -of the Ordnance, and Huse, of the
First Artillery. * 't+
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-19

IL We have received from Shillington, go
dey's Lady's Book for August, an excellent mum
Der.
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The WEArHsR.-The following report q the
weather for the morning Is made from the Amer
iSan Consolidated Telegraph Line to the Smith
sonian Institution. The time Of Observation 10
about O'Clock
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BOARDING.

ROARDlNG.-T OF four single gentlemen
- can be accommodated with Beard In a private
on the Island, and nearest point to the CITY, Adj
dress III H. q H., City Post Office. jy I8-lws
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THE NATIONAL GUARD BATTALION
Il take pleasure IN ,nounolug TO their a
friends. military and civic, that arrang ements
are complete for grand PIC MIC at AR
LlNGTON SPRING on MONDAY, sd inst -
WIthers brass and string band are engaged. and
IN addition to hne music good dancing and expe-
rIenced floor managers, the following gentlemen
have very kindly accepted an invitation TO sing in
concert, ana will, during the Intermsslons of the
dancing, ling some favorlte pieces: Messrs. Matt
O'Brien, ThOs. Stone, Andrew BAH, 4. w. Hawk,
j. w. Humphrey, j O'Donnell. The boat from
Georgetown will run as Usual-stafting from the
AquedHct commencing At O'Clock. Omnibuses
from 7th ST and Pa. av same hour, and every hour
during the day Tickets 81 cents, admitting a gen
tleman and ladies' to be had Of any member Of the
Commit &C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-19

RASsFER.-Major Irwin Mcdowell, Assista NJ
Adjutant General In the Army, has been tempo
rarilY assigned 10 the duty Of Assistant Inspector
General
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FnE PrBLc PRINTING The apprehensions Of
the Public Printers are relieved by the decision Of
Attorney General Black, that the law reducing
the Pfieeso printing 40 per cent Is not retroactive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-19

By WALL a BARNARD. Auouonsers
ISLAND AND NORTHERN LIBERTIES
Il BvILDINs LoLs AT AUcrIOS -on THURS
DAY At GERNOON. 26th Iust at 8 O'Clock, We
wall sci on the pr mis- Lots Nc. S. 6, 2, ana 10.
10 SqUs, 4ss sItuatea IN the most improving pa {
ofthe Island, on south q nd n, bstwoen 6th aud
9TH streets west. And on FkIDAH AFTER
NOON, the nth inst at O'Clock, on the prem
lses. the Northern Liberty Lots, No. 4, and 5, of
DavIdson's subdivision Of square S7, situated on
north N, between 9TH and 10Th streets west
Tens: One-fourth cash; balance IN 6. u. and ~
months, with interest, secured b. deed of trust
the promises.
jyIs WALL BARNARD. Auct
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OFFICE OF INSPECTOR AND SRII-ER
" OF GAS METERS

,nm,o,, =, WksHINGTON, July 10, 1850.
eb,U - i X 40 hEhE Pi uI4EN That, agree
Poratlon approved May y 1860, the undersigned is
on pre- payment of the fee of fty cents to "sosot.
examln test prove, and ascertain the accuracy OF
tegstratlon OF any gas meter in in this clty -
Every meter, II found incorrect will be oondemned
and another, sealed and marked as true. will be-
set In Us place; If proved to be accurate in its
and araIn put in posi- ioR for use,
Once No $40 Seventh street, (near Odd Eel.
lows u ali Open from T.. IN. . to D. m
CHARLES w. CUNNINGHAN
~ ID II Inspector and Sealer of Gas Msters
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE President
Mowry has been appointed to run the eastern
boundary of California, In accordance with late
act OF Congress. Lafayette Head, Of New Mexico,
agent for the indians In the Territory of New
MEXICO, as authorized by the act as approved
June 18th, 1860. John wbiPple, of Minnesota,
to be receiver Of public moneys for the district OF
lands subject to sale at Portland, Minnesota
William Lawyer, Of Minnesota, to be receiver OF
public moneys for the district of lands subject to
sale at Otter Tail City, Minnesota.
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THE EVENING STAR.
sV,ri, of the Morning Press.

The Constitution further argues that the success
of republicanism is disunIon, and tells how that
the Douglas party are performing the equestrian
feat Of riding two horses, one in the South, and
the other in the North
The InteiligeHesr acquits the 'sBrec kinridge
democracy" Of countenancing the African slave
trade.
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The WARRENroS WHITE SULPHUR There
are now about one hundred guests at the War
renton (Va) White sulphur Springs, and the
number is increasing by each successful arrival
The company are very gay, and all are exceed
lngiy pleased with the manner in which the
establishment is kept under the management of
the new proprietor, Empresario Hudgin. The
prospect Is, that the end OF the season the
Warrenton (Fauquier) White sulphur will have
entirely recovered Its enyiable ancient prestige.
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1QS INTERIOR DECORATIONS. 40,

Persons needing WINDOW SHADES or pa
PEkHAN6iNGS will find at No. $50 Seventh
street good assortment OF warranted Gold Rand
PAPERS. FIREBuARD PRINTS, PICTWn r.
CORD AND TASSEI.S, SHADE HOLLANDS.
dc. Orders for Experimenting or Window shades
executed promptly, in city country. TbankIII
1oT the liberal patronage received, ! respectfully
solicit a continuance.
Remember the number. ~sf
]. MARKRITRR, No. Sc
jy 9-6teos Seventh st., 8 doors above ., Hall.