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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-03

NBw CASTLE OouNTY, April 231 1861
Upon the application OF Elizabeth NJ. munaberger and
" John Morton Poole, Administrators Of Enos Huns
berger late Of the city Of Wilmington Ia said County de-
ceaBed Il IL ORDERED aud directed by the Register that
the Administrators aforesaid give notice Of the granting
OF Letters Of Adni sTaon upon the Estate Of the do
ceased with the date Of granting thereof by causing adj
vertsements to be posted within forty dhysom the date
Of such Letters In six Of the most public pieces Of the
County of New Castle, requiring all persons having de-
mands against the Estate to present the Eame abide
by an Act O Assembly In such made and provided.
And Nlsp tho same to be inserted within The same
period In the Delaware State Journal aud Statesman
Newspaper published in Wilmington, and 70 be continued
therein two months
-, Given under the hand aud Seal Of ONCE OF the
L. Register aforesaid, at New Castle In New Castle
t-l County AforeHaid, the day AID year above written
PETER u. NANDEvRR, Register.
NOTICE-Al persons having claiias against the Rs
tate Of tina deceased must present the duly atesed
to tbs undersigned OF before the Esd April 1862
abide the Act Of Assembly in such case made and pro-
vided. ELlzABErH NJ HuNSBERGER,
j. MORTON POOLE,
ap a62m Administrators.
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with much respect and true regard,
AUGUSTA Aston

Miss Laura Keene, one of the popular "Seven
Sisters" had previously presented banner to
the zouaves, inscribed "FrOm Captain Laura
Keene to her Brother zOuayes." The guests OF
the Aslor House contributed still another stand
of cOlors, so that Col. Ellsworth and his entire
staff eau wrap themselves up in American fags
If they choose,
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Proposals. for Removing ofal.

THE undersigned viii receiye proposals for the prlyi,
Of removing garbage aud kitchen oifal, In CONFORMITY
loihe City ordinance In that behalf The contract viii
continue Tor une year from tho i6th Of May next All
garbage or cia removed Will be- for tile benefit Of ls
contractor. immediately alter tho proposals are open
and the privilege awarded 10 tho best bidder he shall
Ter into written aeenent with the city for the faith
nj performance Of his work II shall also contain such
other prpyiinns as the interest OF the city may require
Proposals To receive attention should be to the sub
serher by tile 10Th u May next and endorsed Proposals
for removing garbage aud kitchen oiitn
SAMUEL y. BELTS,
~ lFld Chairman OF Street Committed
tlnf man
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Local ACCOMMODATION Express.

INSTRUMENTATION EXpteBH.
JOSHUA TAGGART informs
a WaaBn The merchants and citizens of
E1s-kn - Wilmington that he has taken an
office in tho WILMINGTON IN.
In, M, !lt.h sflTurE BUILDING CORNER
VI bidHTH AND MARKET STREETS, where persons
my isay2 any baggage, Trunks packages, PARCELS
p,her articles they may wish delivered aDywhere in III
sly 81 fhiadelphia Immediately on the arrival there
@ nuas lhe driver Of the wagon will call for articles
ay l' o. ms Guy when ordera lett at the ONCE
e. above Packages, Baggage other articles viii also
ue ueyeed from one place tn another In this city al low
100, nnoH a. .AfhhSs LINE make It desirable arrange
nent Tor The public, All business entrusted 10
Taggart's Local Express Line,
VIII receive Immediate and careful attention
oo- ,,,, JOSHUA TAGOAnT
Building. "'''AAs'0u insuIute
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For Rent.

.ssssA- LARGE DwELLIr. a un,tep s,.-,
R Stable aud Carriage .oase viii ne,s 9, s . ICON
lil Tlis nroSerts ., ~ the town tf n, wark Del
o. the 9Nn wneo large aud profitable business NAV 10
aphe. w 'elp.s apply TO sAML. n, TuONgON' -
'NH0" s's Market Street, Wilmington, Del.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.


Head Quarters d" Camp Susqushaana,"l
perryville. 29Ih April, 1861.
GsoRdE sTEARSs, ESQ, Wilmington,
DEAR slR;-Be kind enough to convey the
thanks OF myself officers aud men under my
command to the ladies of Wilmington, for the
provisions and luxuries with which they have so
literally and judicously supplied us, mud insure
them that the nccessares and the spirit which
acluatsu our countrywomen have both been duly
appreciated
press of business has prevented an earlier
response.
Very respectfully yours. &c,
CHAS. p. DARE,
II
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-05-03

letter OF presentation have sec lped the service with
the greatest of pleasure; aud regard 1t rs an honor
second only to that Of comms nd such regiment as
SEQ before me, aud Of marshang flag presented
by 40 graceful and patriotic donor
The letter read as follows:
COLONEL ELLswoRrH-Sir. have the honor Of present.
Ing the accompanying colors the First Regiment OF New
YORK zouhves ln delivering the ensign Of nation
Into tbs charge Of the brave under your command.
am happy In the confidence that entrust II 10 men
whose heads moved by generous patriotism to de-
Tend IT, aud whose hearts feel deeply than they
have ever done that the honor Of their countys flag
sAer,d and precious to them as their own
Accustomed as are to think Of them In the dschagt
oi their ordinary duties with grateful sympathy and
we'll founded PRIDE these feelings grow stronger the solemn
mninent when they going from to engage In new
and still more perilous service pray Sir that heaveu
gracious protection may he you aud these Il
preserve aud bring you back in safety to those whus'
hearts will follow you each day with prayer aud with
hopeful expectation Of being glaldtned through you
success, Believe yours
l. ......L Il L..aa
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UNITED srArRs PATENT OFFICE.

fiW liNsE WAsHIHerox, June 3, 1851.
4 IN the petition Of Richard y. Lopcr, Of Phil.
" adelphia, Pennsy lvsnia, praying foe the ex-
tension Of patent granted 70 him on Tie 18th
ofNovember, ls47, for an improvement In "ship
building" for seven years from the expiration
of said patent, which takes place on the 18Th
day Of November, 1861. ~. bt,a
II is ordered, that the paid petition be heard
ct the Patent Office on Monday, the 28th day Of
October next at ~ o'clock n. and all persons
are notified TO appear and show cause, II any
they have, Why said petition ought not TO be
granted. s.
Persons opposing the extension are required to
Gle in the Patent Office their objections special
ly set forth 10 writing, At least twenty days be-
fore the day Of hearing all testimony fled BY
either party, 70 be used at the said bearing, must
be taken and transmitted In accordancs with the
rules Of the Office, which will be furnished on
application. 3 .ci sgEiit % Us
The testimony In the case will be closed on the
l4th Of October next; depositions and other pa.
pers relied upon as testimony must be filed in
the Office ON or before the morning Of that day
the arguments, If any, within ten days thereafter
Ordered, also, that this notice be published In
the Republican, Of Washington, d. G., and NORTH
Americdn, Of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, once q
week for three successive weeks the frat Of said
publications to be at least sixty days previous te
the day Of hearing.
drN''4 55r DIP. HOLLOWAY,
|. june 4--lsw3w Commissioner Of Patents.
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For targets and batteries for artillery exer.
else, one hundred and FIFTY dollars.
For furniture for hospital for cadets, one hun.
dred dollars.
For annual repairs Of gaspipes aud retorts,
three hundred doll RS.
For warming apparatus for academic and
other buildings, two thousand seven hundred
and fifty dollars. F.s I3.f .t
For materials for quarters for subaltern Off
GERS, three thousand Eve hundred dollars.
For kitchen for cadets mesa hall, nine hun.
dyed and kny dollars,
For mess room and kitchen for calets' hos
pital, one thousand Eve hundred dollars.
To defray the expenses Of the commission
appointed under the eighth section Of an &C,
making appropriations for the support Of the
army for the year ending the thirtisth Of Jane,
/ eighteen hundred and sixty.one, in addition To
the amount app, p,opriated by said act, thirteen
hundred and sixty dollars.
Approred, January 5, 1851. 4gf.
CuAp MAn Act 10 continue in Force an Ac, therein
toned, relating TO the Por, Of Baltimore.
Bs-h enacted by the Senate and House Q,
Representatives of the United STATES Of America
in Congress assembled, That the act passed the
seventeenth day OF March, one thousand eight
hundred, entitled An act declaring the assent
Of Congress to certain acts Of the States oi
Maryland and Georgia." and which by subse.
quent acts have been continued iu force until
the third day Of March, one Thousand eigh,
hundred and sixty-one, be and the same, so far
as it relates to the act Of the State Of Maryland
is hereby revived and continued in force until
the third day of March, one thousand eight
hundred and seventy one: troOided, That the
duty shall not be levied ON any vessel more than
once in any month.
Approved, January 10, 1861. la
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NAvY DrrARrnnxs.
Bureou Of Consfruefios, &c.,

Eli Jsws l, 1861.
DROP0SALS will be received At this Bureau
L until the 18th day Of June, for the complete
construction and equipment Of Steam Screw
Gun Boats, including spars, rigging, sails, avn,
ings, boats, cabies and anchors, tanks, caska,
furniture, cooking apparatus, and all the OUTFITS
for q vessel OF war ready for sea service.
The steam machiuery, the fsel for the same,
the armament and provisions, will BE- provided
by the GoverumeAt hs
Proposals will only BE- received from ship
builders who ere sefssik engaged In that basi-
mesa, and satisfAstsY evidence 10 thss ehsct win
be required from parties proposlng Who srs not
known TO the Departmsat 8t4ls Ss Bafse.f
Upon application 70 this Bureau, parties viii
be furnished with specification showing the
dimensions Of the weasel and ths description and
size of the materials; also, section showing
the length Of the timbers amidships Building
pl ms will be furnished BY the Department when
q contract 10 made. With lbe specifications viii
be enclosed the form Of contract the successful
person viii be required TO execute, with sureties
to the full amount Of the contract.
The parties must stats In their offer the total
amount for which they wilfengagc 10 do all that
the contract and specifications require, giving
separate the amount demanded II the vessel be
launched in sixty days, in ssventy.nve days, Ia
ninety days, and 10 one hundred and Eve days
from the date Of the contract the vessel In each
case 70 be completed and resdy for sea 10 thirty
days after being launched. ~
The Department reserves the right to accep,
the proposition most 70 the interest Of the Gov.
eminent, End to reject them all, at Its option.
Parties will state the Number Of vessels they
will agree to deliver within the times specified.
{uua2 iFJi i.Hfsl tltA I.ffAH'l q attta ~ fa ~
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PROPOSALS FOR FUEL.
QUARrRRMAsTERs OFFICE,
u. 8. MARINE CoRPs,


Warrington, May 20, 1851.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
- Office until Tuesday, the 25,h day of June,
1861, at 3 O'Clock p NJ, for supplying wood and
coal to the United States marines, stationed at
Washington, d. O., from the lst July, 1851, TO
the 30th June, 1862. ar4.. a..
The wood to be best oak sapling, and to be
delivered, piled, measured, and inspected, at such
point within the walls of the marine barracks
as may be designated by the commanding marine
officer, free of expense to the United States.
The coal to be best white ask ssthfacite egg
coal, free from dust, and to weigh 224O ib to the
ton, to be weighed, inspected, and delivered at
such point within the walls Of the marine bar
racks as may be designated by the commanding
marine officer, free of expense to the United
States, and both wood and coal to be furnished
at such times and in such quantities as the said
commanding marine officer may require.
Payment will be made upon the quarterly re-
QUESTION of the commanding officer, stating Il Q
quantities required tor the use of his command,
agreeably to regulations. .r... .-
A guaranty, TO be signed by two responsible
persons, whose responsibility must be certified
to by the United States District Judge, United
States District Attorney, or United states Col
lector, must accompany each proposal, other
wise II will not be considered.
To be endorsed, " Proposals for Fuel" and ad.
dressed to the undersigned. u.t
W.B, SLACK,
may 24-w4w Q. N. Marine Corps.
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GEORGE EINOLF,
BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER,
No. $40 Il street, bet. 10Th and llM sts.,
WASHINGTON, D. @.
mar l6-6m ... ..
PENSION OFFICE, JUNE 8, 1851.

PENSION OFFICE, JUNE 6, 1881.
TO all Whom il may concern.
A PPLICATION having been made under the
II act of 23d June, 1860, for the reissue of the
land warrants described herein, which are alleged
to have been lost or destroyed, notice is hereby
given that at the date following the description
Of each warrant, a new certificate of like tenor
will be issued, II no valid objection should then
appear.
No. 20 1851, for 80 acres, issued to James Bal
lenger, on the 9Th Of April, 1856, under the act
OF Sd March, l855-June l8, 1861.
No. 1924, for 100 acres, issued 10 Elisha s.
Freel, on the llth June, 1856, under the act Of
Sd March, ls55-June 20, 1861.
No. 62,78l, for 100 acres, issued to Henry DER
king, on the 2lst April 1857, under the act of Sd
March, l855-July l, 1861.
No. 80, 2,067, for 100 acres, issued to Neharr va
holah, on the 18th May, 1857, under the act of Sd
March, l855-July 3, 1861.
No. 5l,084, for loo acres, issued to Lemuel
Winner, on the 10th January, 1857, under the act
of Sd March, ls55-July 4, 1861.
No. 5,255, for 80 acres, ifsued 70 James Car
mikel, on the 10th of September, 1855, under the
act of Sd March, ls55-July 8, 1861.
No. 25,272, for 100 acres, issued 10 Reuben
Loveland, on the 18th October, 1876, under the
act OF Sd M'rch, lS55-July 0, 1861.
No. 27,674, for so a res, issued under the act
Of Sd March, 1885, in the name Of William Tay-
lor, and granted on the 18th day of March, 1856
August I, 1861.
No. 3,ll6, for l60 acres, issued under the act
Of lS47, to Augustus Ingram, private Of Captain
Murray's company, second regiment Of Tennessee
infantry-September @, 1861
JOSEPH H. BARRETT,
Commissioner
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BAILIFF's SALE.

T SHALL offer at public sale, at 10 o'clock or
i Thursday morning, the 10 b day of june or
the square in front Of the Bank Of Washington
the goods and chattels belonging to Benjamin
Barlow, distrniued on by me, to satisfy rent il
arrears, due to @. Ashford, TO wit:
lot Of Lumber, l Bureau
Wash stand, Work-stand 80
Table, 8 Chairs, 8 Rockers
Stove and Fixtures
And other articles not herein mentioned. 5a
W. b. MITCHELL,
Warrington June 6, 1861. Bailif
June 7-3t*
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KaApSael.s. Co., for Marine Corps.

KhAp6ae1S. Co.. for Marine Corps.
.f,. QuAnrsanAsrnRIs Opvfcn, x
UHdsf Stsfs Marine Ccfps,
wsseisssos, Jsas Q, 1861.
CEALED PROPOSALS VII b received at this
day Of June instant, for supplyiag 70 the Unitsd
States Marine Corps, within twsnty days ffom
the time Of entering into contract 1000 Knsp-
sacks, 900 Cantsens, 1000 HAversaoks.
The above articles TO conform In every respect
With samples TO be seen At this of1cs, the once
Of the, Assistant QuArtermaster Marine Corps,
1870 Spruce street, Philadelphia, the Marine
Barracks, Brooklyn, New York, and the Marine
Batrs ks, Chariestown, Massaehusstts, 70 be de-
liversd, nee Of expense 70 the United States, at
The Marine Clothing Stsre, 1870 Spruce street,
PhilAAslphlA, and surject 70 The inspection and
approval of the Assistant Quartermaster.
70 be ssndorsed, /" Pfoposals for Knapsacks,
kc,r and addressed to th nndsrsjsued. s'
a.issis. isst l.as W. B SLACK, R-
jane 7--4t Major and Quartsrmaster.
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TEETH.

M LOOMS, N. D., the inventor and patentee
ltls of the Mineral Plate Teeth, attends per-
sonally at his Office in this city.
Many persons can wear these teeth who can
not wear Others, and no person can wear others
who cannot wear these. ,.r
: Persons calling at my Office can be accommo.
dated with any style and price of Teeth they may
desire but to those who are part cular, and wish
the purest, cleanest, strongest, and most perfect
denture that art can produce, the Mineral Plate
will be more fully warranted.
Rooms in this city-No. s3s Pa. avenue, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets. Also, GOT Arch
street, Philadelphia. mar l6-ly
The national Republican., 1861-06-11

FOR THE COMFORT OF THE MILL.
TARY.
CAMP STOOLS, Cot Mattresses, Pillows,
~ Blankets,
Painted Buckets, Willow-ware, Brooms, and
Wbisks,
Tin-ware Of every description,
And every other article calculated to make q SOL
dier feel at home.
The above stock is large, and the subscribers
are prepared to furnish at low prices.
.. GREEN Il WILLIAMS,
Auctioneers and Commission Mer-
chants, No. 526, corner Of Seventh
June Civ and D streets.
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BOYS CLOTHING.

BOYS CLOTHING. -s
WE have received within the last day or two
w a large assortment of BOYS SPRING
CLOTHING, embracing all styles Of iow-priced,
medium, and fine qualities, which we are selling
at very low prices for cash. .tf.
WALL, STEPHENS, h CO., T
322 Penn. avenue, between Ninth
may 2S and Tenth streets
The national Republican., 1861-06-11

rlNHE Central Shoe Store of Henry Janney, No
i 34s Pennsylvania avenue, is now supplied
with the most elegant and extensive stock of
Ladies, Gentlemen's, Misses, Boys, and Children's
Boots and Shoes ever offered in this city.
The subscriber has number of experienced
workmen, and solicits orders In his line. All
work warranted good, aud guaranteed TO suit.
HENRY JANNEY,
34s Penn. avenue, between Browns
may % Hotel and Seventh street.
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lust RECEIVED, at Smiths, No. 400 Seventh
y street, q large lot Of Spring Clothing, Hats,
and Caps. All for sale, at very low prices. All
persons in want of goods in our line will find ii
greatly to their advantage to call before pur.
chasing elsewhere, as our prices are lower than
at any other house in town. feb 28-6m
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PROVISION STORE.

PKUVISIUN STOKE.
MRS. O. 0CKSTADT, 4T0 Ninth street, be-
lVl tween d and streets, informs the public
that she is prepared to supply them with Meat,
Vegetables, and articles used In the preparation
of Soups, Of good quality and at low prices.
dec a. ~
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G. W. GOODALL,

G. W. GOODALL,
Plumber and Gas and Steam Filter
564 Seventh street, near Canal Bridge, Washington.
a LII orders executed at the shortest notice, in
n the most substantial manner, and on sea-
sonable terms. .-.1 -..-
P~sonal dttention given to every department
of the business. nov 26
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c. M. ALEXANDER,
Attorney and C6unseiior at Patent Lar, a,

attorney and Councillor at Pdtent Lasc and
Solicitor of Patents.
Patent cases examined free of charge. ~
Applications conducted upon conditional fees.
Advice on points Of law and infringement
given.
Arguments prepared, and liigated cases con.
Quoted in the courts.
Office, corner of Seventh and + streets, WASH
ingtou, d. 9.
Refer to Hon. r. P. BLAIR, jun, Hon. WILLIAM
Il. EHeLrsH Hon. DANIEL e. SoMis.
feb lem
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Progress of Slavery in the United States.
BY GEORGE N. WESTON.
r0PIES of this work are for sale at the pub
~ fication Office of the National Republican, on
Seventh street. sf.t er
Bound edition, 81 per copy. Pamphlet edi-
ton, % cents per COPY, apr ct
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THE CELEBRATED ARABIAN STALLION,
1.-THE DEY or ALGLERS,n

~ TIE DEI VF ALUIENS, n =
EOR the improvement Of stock, will stand the
i ensuing season, commencing the lst day of
April, and ending on the lst day Of July, at the
following places At the subscriber's stables, In
Georgetown, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri
days. and at McChisley's Store, on Seventh. street
road on Tuesdays and Saturdays. For further
particulars, see handbills. t,- &
HIRAM WRIGHT, Proprietor,
apr 2 '.# Georgetown, D. O.
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THE LARGEST COACH FACTORY
IN WASHINGTON.
SIXTY CARRIAGES NOW ON HAND,
AND
FOR SALE.

V>HOSE in want of q Buggy, Rockaway, or
l. Carriage of any description, should not fail
to call and examine my assortment before pur'
chasing. Ny vehicles are all made OF the hest
materials, in the latest styles, and by the best
workmen this country can produce and will
sell them at as low prices as those Of an in.erior
quality can be purchased for in any Of the North
ern cities.
VEHICLES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
Made TO order at the shortest notice,
I6r And Warranted TO Gips Satisfaction. -yaa
Repairing promptly attended to.
GEORGE r. HALL,
y Southwest corner of Pa. avenue
apr ely and Thirteen-an and-a half street
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II. o. NOYEs'S '1-
MACHINE SEWING ROOMS

SHIRT MANUFACTORY,
No. 504 Ninth street, doors above Penn avenue,
WASHINGTON, D, c.
Every description of Sewing done with neat
ness, promptness, and dispatch, and warranted
to please. Shirts made to order. mar 20-3m
GAS FIXTURES.
NTE have in store, and are daily receiving,
wv GAS FIXTURES of entirely new patterns
and designs and finish, superior in style to any
thing heretofore offered In this market. We in
vite citizens generally to call and examine our
stock of Gas and Water Fixtures, feeling conf
dent that We have the best-selected stock in
Washington. fiag
All work 10 the above line intrusted to our
care will be promptly attended to.
MYERS / McGHAN,
mar 20-6m 376 d street.
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Arm Y Office.
ARIY NOTICE.
STRONG'S PATENT ARMY TRUNK
AND
PORTABLE BEDSTEAD COMBINED,
Can be seen at W. B. Strong's salesroom,
No. Warren street, corner Broad,oay,
AND
No. CO Maiden Lane, one door beioW Wiliam stree
NEW YORK CITY.

TRUNK, when shut, 20 inches long with Mat
L trass on top. Trunk, when open, forms q
good bed, six feet six inches long, with Mosquito
Net attached. The Mattress made Of Best Curled
Hair the Cot or Stacking made Of Sail Duck,
with ample room for Clothing. Trunk, Mattress,
and everything connected with It, made Of best
materials. Price Of Trunk, Mattress all CON-
plete, with Outsides, Duck Cover, S25. Par
ties wishing the above article, on sending order
by Mail, and money by Express, will have it de-
livered to Express in perfect order.
P. s. Can be put up or taken down in two
minutes with ease. Bay- Circular, with cut,
mailed to any party on application. june 7
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MONEY! MONEYi! NONEY!l!
36S D STREET. 36S

7 WILL give for good cast-of clothing the high
est cash prices in gold. All kinds wanted.
Call before selling elsewhere ! also have . large
stock Of nice new clothing, which am selling at
extreme low prices for CASH. All, therefore,
who have good clothes for sale can get the high
est cash price here, and buy at the lowest, as l
buy and sell for ca b.
Come and see. No. 3es street, between
Ninth and Tenth. feb l8-ly