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"HK MARYLAND DLEGIsLATURE.-The Senate
has unanimously passed the bill authorizing
The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore TO
subscribe TO two hundred thousand dollars of
the capital stock of the Western MaryIand
Railroau Company. This bill had previously
passed the house, and is therefore a law. The
ball TO incorporate the Southern Fast Line has
also passed the Senate. Among the bills read
a second time in the House was one to author
iZe the mayor of Baltimore or any Judge or
clerk of court to solennize marriages Joint
resolutions Were offered in the Senate by Mr.
Clarke proposing amendments to the State con-
stitution concerning white suffrage in Mary
land, with certain conditions. These resolu.
ton were referred to q special committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-29

Hlt is reported from Washington that the
House Judiciary Committee, in consequence Of
the hostile legislation of some Of the Southern
Legislatures in regard TO the freedmen. have
determined 10 report universal suffrage bill
The commanders OF the several military depart
ments OF the South and Southwest have been
directed from headquarters in Washington to
issue stringent orders for the protection of the
freedmen against the negro vagrant la ws passed
by most of the Southern Legislatures.
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SECRET DISEASHS

eAnAn1fAHs GIFT IL the most certain safe and
enectnal remedy-indeed the oBly vegetable remedy
ever discovered. Cures In two to four days and re-
cent eases In twenty-four hours Ne mineral nc
psisam, no mercury. Only ten pills TO be taken II
Is the soldiers hope and . friend to these who dc
male, eS. ~''
sAMARIIANh Rooi AND HERE JuIcls-A positive
r sna reEmsnent cure for Syphilis, screfua. Ulcers
Tor %. Bold By q. O. Ford See sdvertisement mi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-29

~The vigilance committee OF Titusville, In
the Pennsylvania oil regions, have disposed Of
the cases of number OF men arrested on sus-
picior OF connection with the plot 70 destroy
that town by fire. Instead Of being hanged, as
was anticipated, the suspected persons were
merely banished, with the understanding that
they must never return. The mem bers OF the
citizens giving the names homes, occupations,
and sentences of the various alleged lncendl-
aries, and stating that they are determined 10
rid the town of all such characters ana their
copgepiaI baunts, the gambling houses and
dens of prostitution. The Town Council
show an intention TO cooperate with the COM
mittee.
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TO DYE EASY

is very desirable. MATTHEWS VENETIAN
HAib DYE is the best In the world. Complete in
one bottle. No wash, ne stain. no trouble. child
can apply It, Persons wishing 10 avoid the publici-
ty OF having their Hair dyed in public, can
DYE AT HOME
better than any barber can do it, by using THE
VENETIAN DYE. II does not rub of or make the
Hair appear dusty or dead, bat parts life and
lustre Gives beautiful black or brown, as pre-
ferred. Price rs cents
Prepared by A. i. MATHEWS, NY.
DEMAS BARNES & CO., New York, Wholesale
Agents. my I6- eoly
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MANASSAS GAP RAILROAD.-The Shenau-
doah Hearld Gays: ave understand that active
preparations are being made by the Manassas
Railroad company 10 commence the recon :
struction Of the bridges, &c, between Stras-
burg and HarrisoBburg, with as little delay as
possible. Hy next grass, at farthest, unless the
weather should sooner moderate we NAV ex-
pect to see the work rapidly progressing: and
by the fret Of September next il will no doubt
be completed between the points named,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-29

"a Hon. Schuyler Colfax on Saturday eve
ning last delivered his - Across the ContinenS
discourse before the Mercantile Library Asso-
citation, New York.
pS The case Of VIM. Chase Barney, bg1-
Maid Chauncey and Benthan ). fso'al, sc
cu,ed of forging United States bonds, was 90
Saturday last brought again before the United d
States circuit court, N. \. A motion was MADE
w %S. ~ sen,ed me py Judge shipman' -
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II The Paris correspondent of the London
Times says: The Mexican difficulty was be-
fore the last Council OF Ministers az the Tuil-
leres. All, or nearly all of the Ministers.
were for the speedy recall of the French troops
The Emperor, il is said, does not think the
moment yet come 10 do so safely; at least not
until the Emperor of Austria shall have com.
pleted the contingent necessary for the foreign
legion 10 keep his brother on the throne
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BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION.
JAREDS EMIL DE Paris FOR II

SKIN.
This secret of identifying the skin being only
knowH to JULES JARED, he honorably states
that il offers from all other preparations bei ng
scientifically composed from plants and harmless
gums, which produce the most brilliant com pie
an infant
Jared's Email de Paris" cleanses the pores
from these unsightly black worm specks aud small
PaltiCles which give coarseness TO the complexion
and by cleansing produces q healthful glow 1t ef,
faces, after a few weeks, most happily, all scars
reckes and Pinples and is especially successful in
eradlcstiDg the marks left by small pex.
Jarfd's" Email de Paris"is especially fndorsed
by Mile. Nestyali, Lncille Western Mrs D. p
Bowers, Mrs. Emma Waller, and many ladies' in
private l;fe, whose c.mmendatory letters for OBJ
Vinus reasons, cannot be published
Jared's Email de Parisn can be obtaipsd At
Eords DEPOT, Penn. avenue, and Of all first class
Druggists, Perfumers and Coifeurs. ia Is eo3m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-29

FATAL ACCIDEST.-Wm. Petit, Of this place,
whilst out hunting yesterday afternoon about
O'Clock, near the distillery, on the line OF the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad, a mile or
two from town, was endea vorlng to get his
dog off the track, when the train passed by
He was struck violently by the passing train
them in the course of two hours A corcner's
inquest was held on the body of the deceased,
by Coroner Beach, and the verdict Of the Jury
was, that he came to his death by carelessness
onhis own part He leaves a destitute family
who reside 1T the north end OF Washington
street.-AIezdndrid Gazette, 27th.
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~ given by the Washington, Alexandria and
Georgetown Railroad Company in connection with
the re opening Of a portion of the Alexandria
pct. Fairfax cousty, have been enabled to make
with Oak and Pine Wood Of q su perior quality for
fuel whereby he will be able TO supply the public
generally with this necessary article of domestic
consumption at greatly reduced rates For par-
uculsrs see Mr.. Gslts advertise mant balaw.
JOSEPH THORNTON.
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TWO BAD CASES OF PILES CURED BY DR
STRICKLAND,S PILE REMEpY

Mr.. Glass, of Janesville, Wisconsin, writes fer
the benefit Of all who suffer with the Piles that he
has been troubled for eight years with sggra-
yated case Of Piles and his brother ged
yzed with the Piles) Both these distressing cases
we're cured with one bottle OF DIR. STRICKLANDS
PILE REMEDY. The recommendation Of these
gentlemen, beside the daily testimonials received
by DR.. Strickland, ought to convince thoee suffer
ing that the most aggravated chronic of Piles
are cured by DR. Stricklsnd's Pile Remedy. 1t is
soid hy Druggists everywhere. Sold by J. W
MAXIM q Co; CHAS. CHRISTIANI, 371 Pa
avenue and sO2 Ninth street 90 &-Iy
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TEN THOUSAND CORDS
SUPERIOR OAK AND PINE WOOD
AZ less than


Al less than
GOVERNMENT PRICES
OAK supplied to dealers at the yard, 81 per
cord.
PINE supplied to dealers at the yard, SIS per
cord And delivered to Consumers az 81 per cori
additional, for carriage.
am now prepared to furnish 10 dealers NJ the
yard and TO Celiver TO consumers in any part VI
Washington or Georgetown,
OAK AND PINE WOOD,
unsurpassed as to length and quality, from half a
TEN THOUSAND CORDS,
at the prices named above which is less than that
charged by the Government. and q reduction from
present retail prices II
TIVE DOLLARS PER CORD.
The public are assured that this wood has been
carefully prepared hy experienced hands especial
ly for the retail market, and that
FULL LENGTH AND MEASURE
may in all cases be relied upon.
Terms cash.
81 Sawed, SPLIT, Finaling and Stove Wood re
duted ONE DOLLAR PER CORD.
THOS. J GAIT,
OFce-2s2 Penn sylvania avenue, between llth
and 1911 cts and at yard corner Of Maryland ay-
enue and 9th street, adjoining the Washington
and Alexandria Railroad Depot. ia24 II
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THE PRESIDENT AND CoSGREss.-Iti is stated
that letters from Influential conservatives In
the New England States are pouring into
Washington urging their Senators and Repre-
eentatiyes 10 avoid rupture with the Exec
utiye, and TO abide, far as possible, by the
policy lie has seen fit TO mark out for the resto-
ration of the Union.
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nS- The supplement to the charter of the
Kent county md. railroad, alIow said COM
pany TO tap the Delaware railroad any place
between Dover and Middletown, Delaware,
was defeated in the Delaware Legislature on
Thursday. The place for tapping the Della
ware railroad, in the original charter. is any
point within four miles Of Townse nd, and the
read viii now have TO be 80 located.
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ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD PREsf-
ppNCY-The Virginia House of Delegates have
amended the Senate resolution by a vote of4I
10 81 affirming the election OF Mr.. Barbour as
president OF the Orange and Alexandria rail-
road in November last, SO as TO express the
opinion that there had been no election, and
requesting the beard of public works OF the
State 10 call a meeting OF the stockholders for
an election OF president and directors AZ an
carly daV.
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A SUPERIOR REMEDY.

We can eonscientiously recommend to those suf
ferfng from q distressing cough. DR. STRICK.
LANDS MELLIFLUOtS COUGH BALShM
II gives relief almost instantaneous and is withal
not tdtsagreeable TO the taste. There is no doubt
but the mellifuous CoHsh Balsam is one OF the
best preparations in nse and is all that its proprf
etOr claims Tor 1t. We have tried il during the
past week. and found relief from most distress
cough. 1t is prepared by Pr. Strickland, No 139
sycamore street, Cinsinnsti. Ohio, and for sale By
Druggists Sold by J. W. EAIRN &OO, also al
YATES Drug Store, and CHAS. CHRISTI
ANTS, 317 Pa. avenue and S02 Ninth street.
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RThe Lynchburg News says: 'sOonsider-
able numbers of cattle from South western
Virginia have passed through this city IN the
last few days, en- route 10 Northern markets.
They were brought here on the Virginia and
Tennessee railroad. and carried north by The
OIanee and Alexandria railroad"
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COLGATE,S HONEY SOAP

Ihls celebrated TOILET soar, in such universal
demand, fs made from the ehoicea materials, is
nd and snollfeHt in Its nature. rasyaatly scsnted
ans extremely bessfeidI in its action upon the skin
For sale by All Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers
ian
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R-It is stated that q bill will soon be in
troduced in Congress abolishing the position OF
naval officer and surveyor OF customs at the
principal ports of entry in the Onlied States,
on the ground that they are mere sinecures.
and can be dispensed with, without detriment
10 the service.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
THE GREAT NEW ENeLANp RENEW,

DIR. j. w. POLdND'S
WHITE PINE COHPOUND.
Ii now offered TO the afflicted throus shout the conn
try after having been proved By the OF eleven
years, In the New Eng States where It's merits
have become "a well known as the tree from which
in part, It derives its virtues.
TIE WHITE PINE COMPOUND CUREs
Sore threat, Colds Coughs, Diptheria, Br ,nchitis
Splitting Of Blood, and Pulmonary Affections
generally 1t is q remarkable Remedy for
Kidney Complaints. Diabetes, Dificulty
foiding Urine, Bleeding from the
Kidneys and Bladder, Gravel, and
other Complaints.
Give IL trial II would learn the value OF COED
and tried Medicine. Itis pleasant safe and sure.
Sold by Druggists and Dealers in Medicine gen
orally.
GEO. W. SWEET, NJ. D., Proprietor,
Jan = 9m Boston, Mase.
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~A SHORT STORY, BUT INTERESTING
No genuine European extract for the haudk et
could be afforded here. under the present tariff AZ
less Than twice the price of PHALON'S "NIGHr-
BLOOMING CEREUS,"s more delicious perma-
nsnt and healthful perfume than any one Of them.
Sold everywhere. jal7-WAS
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NIpaINII VAGRANT Active learn that
I'm view OF the enactment by the Legislature of
Virginia of the "Vagrant Act" al order will
be issued in q few days clothing the agents o.
the Freedmen's Bureau with the powers OF
Provost Observation-Disclosures TiRss
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PERSONAL.

NATURES SOVEREIGN REAEDIABS = Ess-
~ frte FItfd Compounds from Ptants.-WM.
Prince, fer 20 years proprietor OF tie Llnnssan
Nurseries, Flushing, n. u. having discovered
Posffire Remedies for all scrofulous and Chronic
Diseases, including Cstarrh, Bronchitis, seerma:
torrhPs, and other virulent affections, WIN mail
his Treatise all Diseases for Is cents. Expsna-
tory sirculsr. ore stamp. laB 3r
AIRS DR. CURTIS, the Natural Olairvoyant,
1F1 who reads the past, present and future, hs
opened her Office at S20, north side Of PeRn. ave,
betx cen ~ and 9Th SITS. Office hours from to IL
a m . and to 8 m. de IL 3m'
JKRExIAH 9. BLACK WARD H. LAMoN. CT. BLACK.
LAW OFFICE.
BLACK, LAM0N h CO.,
CounpeIlors and Attorneys at Law In the Supreme
Court Of the United States the Court Of Claims the
Courts Of the District the Executive Departments,
and Committees of Conaress.
Office, 46s l4th street, tdipectly opposite VII
fBrds' HOtel.) de l8-f
YRAgeH b sMIIHl JAMES O. cLEPHA AMI
SMITH CT 4 p II NE,
LAW REPORTERS
SHORTHAND WRITERS,
as Indiana avenue, betv. Sd and ~ sts., or
oel4r Clerks Once, Oity Hall.
FOHN P. SLOUGH,
j LAW OFFICE,
20. ass r street. between 18th and lfts,
&C = Sun Washington, d. o.
u. ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Ne 50 Louisiana Avenue, above Sixth Stree
oe 24-ly WASHING rON, ID. o
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MARRIAGE AND nFI1pAnx

MARRIAGE AND OELIBAOY,
An Essay of Warning and Instrnctisn for Youns
Men, Just pablished by the Howard Association
and sent sealed letter envelopes free of charge
Address DR.. J. SkILLIN H0UGHTON, Howard
Association. Philadelphia. Pa oc o sm
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BOOTS, SHOES, &c.

CHEAP AS EVEH.
We offer our FIRE assortment OF HEAVY Il
WINTER Boots and SHOES at prieesy "
70 suit the times in order 10 make room for -
Our Spring Supplies, for all ages and sizes, and o
all grsdee.
We invite the particular attention Of PARENTS
having Boys to shoe large stock OF mat class
OF Goods, pledEipg ourselves to oner greas lnaaee
nents TO purchase. A.
We will not name prices, but simply invite tne
pnblic 10 give q call, assuring them tnas tnere
ROBERT ISRAEL,
No 81 9S7th street, corner Of i,
ee-su opposite TO Dorsey Hotel.
N WIREMAN
III. (froru Philsdslphiel
- CELEBRATED LADIES' SHOES.S
kCENCY A92 18th STREET, between Penn.
sylyania and L street.
A large assortment of Lsdiee, Fashtonabls
BOOTS AND SHOES
constantly on hand.
Aiso, orders attended 70
lasm" G.. SOHON, Sole Agent
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STOP THAT sCRATgHIna

And use WHEATONE ITCH OINTMENT. +.
cures Itch and Salt kheum in g hours. also onres
Chillblains Ulcers, and ell Eruptions OF the SKIN
eoid oy ali DruGg1ss. J. b. GILMAN,
mar 4-ly 3SO PennsvIv.ni. syenn.
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GROWERS NEW THEATER.
Pennsylvsnis avenue. near Willsrds Hotel.
Ii0EH6s EH5SAhD dkSsE6 sESvhko D. HRss Rsase''''
THIS EVENING,
TBE ENTIRE STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY
will appear in the late London and New York sue.
cess, Waits Phillips Great Romance,
LOST IN LONDON,
which the Efficient corps OF Artists, Machinists,
Costumers, aud Property Makers OF this Theater
have been preparing for during the past three
We, Win New TO presenting ,t IN the excel 81,
SCENIC AND SPECTACULAR PRODUCTIONS
at this establishment.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.
COMMENCING MONDAY, JANUARY %,
FOURTH WEEK,
AND POSITIVELY THE LAST
OPEN EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK.
MATINEE EVERY AFTERNOON
THE GREAT ORIGINAL
MILTONIAN TABLEAUX.
FGGm LSndOn Snd England, illustrating Millions I'm
OR THE FALL OF NAN.
ADMISSION ONLY 25 CENTS.
lis's Music Store, No 3G6 Penn. avenue. W M '' o. A
Admission to matipees all parts of the house. 25
CENTS. Children. Is CENTS. ia 296t
CANTERBURY.
Corner pennsylvania avenue and Ninth street.
6koh6E lea Proprietor
ORIGINAL NOVELTIES
First week Of the NsutCa Drama of the
BEACON OF DEATH,
introducing several Broad Sword Combats and ex
'i''ns 1'0leau1' sFshSSER sfs hlscE Tragedy Ofthe
by hulligsn and Rymsn. The Ballet Divertisse.
BURES'S DREAM,
by Miss Christine, Lonisa Robinson, Fanny May,
Ella Parker, NJ lie Viola, Lottis Langley. The
lRughsble Sketch entitled
PkTER PIPER PEPPER PoDGE,
OTnELLO IN RHYME
DELAHANTY AND WARD,
the Champion Clog Dancers. Entire change of
~ LADIES' MATINEE ON SATURDAY.
In rehearsal. new locl drama entitled THE
FILlBUSTERs OF WASHINGTON City.
DR0Fs. J. W. & n. p KREIS' DANCING
ACADEMY,
PARKERS HALL,
Pennsylvania ayerue, between 9Th and 7th sts,
Opposite Metropolitan Hotel.
As our Winter Season il about to close those
wishing TO Join our classes Hhould avail n
themselves Of this opportunity. And as ~
made for our Grand May Ball and Erhibi LIN
tion all those desiring to tax part In the exercises
should loie mo- time In entering.
. Days and Hours Of Txitto1:
For Ladies', Misses and Masters, Wednesday and
Saturday afternoons, from to O'Clock.
For Gentlemen, Tuesday and Friday evenings,
~ tolo.
Private instruction given to suit convenience Of
Circulars can be had at J. r. Ellis; Philip 4
Solomon's, also, at the Academy during the hours
The Hail can be rented FOR Balls, Parties. Sol.
rees, &C, on reasonable terms. aT-n
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BANKERS.

BAN M ERS.
FAY COOKE 3 CO.,
BANK KERs,
FVtssssk Street. o1rosas 7,sdsxry,
Buy and sell at sprrest rates, and keep always
En- hand, . full supply Of all
GOVERNMENT BONDS,
I-3O TREASURY NOTES,
CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &o.,
And pay the highest prices for
QUARTERMASTER'S CHICKS
AND VOUCHERS s-dd
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CLOTHING, &c.
low TO BE A CONGRESSMAN.

LOW TO BE CONGREssMAN.
BI THE BARD OF OAK HALL,
Two lawyers lived in q Western tswp,
Lawyers they were of some renown-
To Congress each did wish TO 60,
But how TO do IL they dis not know.
At whiting speeches one did Jump,
TO be delivered on the stump.
The other to Washington did go;
Bat why he went, ne one did know.
At last the day for stumping came;
They were TO stump in towns the sam@,
At the same tin o. all through the State
To stump, to drink, discas debate.
Number ore the contest did commence;
He talked right smart, and talked with sense;
But bis clothes 80 awkwardly did 1T,
Some thought him clown, and some . wit.
Number two began. The people, they
At all he said would veil ''Hooray i'
he was dressed so well, the effect was such.
They believed all he said and twice much.
Number one at last gave mp in despair;
aid he, old fel, you have got me there;
You went TO Washington this fall,
And bought that suit at Smiths Oak II AL. D."
SMITH BROTHERS 4 CO.,
MERCHANT TAILORS,
And Dealers in
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
OAK HALL, AGA SEVENTH STREET.
jal6-n
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CLIFTON HELEN.

CLIFTON HELEN.
Late Psymaster U. Q. Navy,
ATTORNEY FOR THE PROSECUTION 81
CLAIMS BEFORE TIE DEPARTMENTS
OF THE GOVERNMENT.
Claims for Prise Money, Lost Clothing, Beunty,
faek Pay Pensions, Lost Horses and other pro Der.
sy attended 70 promptly.
Once 80 81 street. Post once Box 42s Wash.
ugto city, d. u. jo7 -6m
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TAKE NO MORE UNPLEASANT AND UN.
1 Fafe remedies for unpleasant aud dangerous
dissases tss HELMBoLDS EXTRAOr Do.
CHU AND IMPROVED BOSE WASH
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N. h. MILLER, JUSTICE 0FTHE PEACE
orsce 40. 5il sth street west, lear Penn q avenue
gsuld respectfully inform his friends and the pub,
lic generally that Ae is attending to ell fera,
business, such Ms admins tering the Amnesty "a
sell a. all other UEths, drawing Leases, Deeds
branches. =. ''e
ebts and claims in general ae a Am
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AMUSEM ENTS.

GROWERS NEW THEArER.
Pennsylvsnis avenue. near Willardhs Hotel.
LEONARD GROVER OO...........D Directors
LEONARD GBOVER-.-...O. ID. HESS.
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u. ATTORNEY AT LAW,
NsS6 Louisiana Avenue, above Sixth Stree
oe 24-ly WARRINGTON, ID. o
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INSURE YOUR PROPERTY AT HOME.
rIRE INSURANCE..

THE NATIONAL UNION INSURANCE CON.
PANY OF WARRINGTON,
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-06

and would often break down with
the weight except from neighboring
support. There are 100 to 200 bananas
on bnneh, Like the grapes and the
punches are generally as much as a
stout man can carry. They should al
WAYS be cut as soon as the fruit is ma
tured-but while the skin is yet green
I-and hung upin the shade to tnrn vel
Low, which improves the flavor, Ii
takes about a year for stalk and fruit
to mature from the first planting, and
tlien there is never any more troub-
he with the crop, scarcely any hoe
ing or wedding, no culture, only "slay
and eat" Certainly it is the greatest
boon ever bestowed on tie INDECENT
Tropics. A native, swinging in his ham
mock, with bunch of ripe bananas
hanging in reach on the one side, and Q
smonldering fire on the other by which
he might light his little cigar without
getting up, is a most perfect picture OF
| cOufentmeHtE EA-t