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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19
TOBACCO MARKET.

RICHMOND, March IL.
Market was heavier to-day for all grades, especial
" for English Shipping. We have to note that the
estimates made by calculators as to the amount Of
crop raised in Virginia and North Carolina, during
the last year, is far too high.
Sixteen hOgsheads were opened to-day; of these
IA hhds were offered at auction-of which there
were reflections hhds at So, Sc, Sc o. s. % and
sl9 balance sold as follows One at 50 GO, one at
s. So one at Sc go one at 81 o. AZ 81 co. one at
81 10, one at S. one at SIC, one at SIG So
In Cincinnati. on the l4th inst, market was dull
with quite a number Of reflections. Sales were %
hhds, from 81 to $50.
Ia New York, on the 10th inst. there was less en-
qury for home trade, and but small demand loT eN-
port Sales were rs hhds Kentucky at III 10 &c,
and III cases seed leaf at z to l2c. Manufactured
is slow Of sale.
In Baltimore. on the 10th inst, there was some lit
tie enquiry for new crop, Maryland.
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is A SOURCE OF REGRET BY

TT is A SOURCE OF REGRET BY A
large majority, and considered TO be matter Of re-
proach that az his OF the year Richmond should
be without a Theatre. plan has been suggested To
me BY which the present difficulty may be removed
and series Of entertainments given, OF high and n
struetive order. Il is the principle which regulates
many Of the great European Theatres; Her Majesty 5
Theatre or Ital Opera House, Covent Garden Thea
tire, aud others. The plan is one of great simplicity
and Is as follows
limited nun Der OF subscribers in advance, respec-
lively, nifty doll ars seventyhve dollars or one hun
dred and any dollars, according TO their inclination
This fund is pa ed In the bank only 10 be used in
the receipts do not meet the current expense. The
season eontinu for three months Twelve weeks -
IT, at the end of hat time the receipts have been sut
Client the whole Ol the money will be returned to the
subscribers II not pro rUtn return Will be made.
The subscriber htty dollars will be entitled to
reserved seat for the whole OF the dramatic season
The subscribers Of Seventy-hve dollars will be enti-
tied not only rived seat during he dramatic
son. but also the privilege during The operate
son, which commences the 18th instant.
The subscribers Of one hundred and dny dollars
will be entitled 10 private box during the dramatic
season.
This fund is not ans,verable for the rent, an item
which, under another agemen'' is great eonside-
ration.
Il is an uneonrovertbls fact that the Theatre when
open, gives stimulus 10 trade and employment TO
many persons all the money earned by whom Is spent
In the city In this respect She Theatre differs from all
travelling exhibitions hc here for a few days,
aud carry away with the large sums OF mOneywhleh
return 10 he Golfers OF the citizens. II
this view Of the matter duly Considered am surS it
VIII De seen now II l. 10 lae
large that building such as the New Richmond The
atre should be opened for the amusement relaxation
and Instruction OF the public
make this appeal with confidence that It will be
cordially responded and my past managerial
will be a earnest Of my effort in the future
Upon receiving hfy subscribers, will open the Th,
atre and in return for he confidence placed in me-
pledge myself to produce the best talent and the best
pieces ] can obtain.
Should not, from any unforeseen circumstance, un-
dertake the manag myself the plan will still be
carried out and NY place, Mr.. S. 3. Duheld, gen.
ueman Of known experience and ability, will 40 all
that can be desired
mhls-t K d. OGDEN.
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AUCTION sALEs.-Future pay..


By S. C. Tardy Co.,
Corner Seventeenth and Dock streets.
ON THURSDAY NEXT, the 22d instant,
" commencing at IL o'clock, We will sell At
Warehouse situated as above, large and attHetiye
assortment OF, GROCERIES, LIQUORS, &c, consisting
Of
20 hhds. Sugar
90 bbls Refined Sugar, various grades
30 bags Rio Coffee
Is bags Lagpayra do.
20 pockets Java do.
10 hhds. Prime Bacon Sides
10 uerces sugar cured Hams
loo bbls. Herrings
20 bbls. Maekerel
loo kits No. and MackereI
loo boxes Adamantine Candles
81 boxes Tallow do.
100 boxes Brown Soap
90 packages Green and Black Teas
100 sides Sole Leather
200 sacks Liverpool Salt
10 bbls. Molasses and Syrup, different grades
% bbls. " hiskey
SODA, PEPPER
GINGER, ALISPICE,
NUTMEGS, &c, &c.
sc. TARDY CO.,
mhls-tds Auctioneers.
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TOHN Il. DOHERTY,
MERCH ANT TAILOR,

Main street, between Eighth and Ninth has received his
Spring stock of CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, to
which he calls tenon. The stock is large and
tains the various weaves colors and qualities pro-
duced for the by the most celebrated makers.
Strength of color and durability of fabric has been
his object in selection. Confident that his judgment
will be approved he asks examination, and, at the
same time pledges the STYLES OF GARMENT shall be
satisfactory to all who order.
w. S. TUPMAN, for long time in the clothing trade
can be found at Mr.. DOherys store, where he will be
pleased to show the stock, which he recommend as
perfect in every particular. He also MAKES SHIRTS
TO ORDER, good in quality, low in price as possible,
and fit guaranteed
Main street between Eighth and Ninth, mhl5-lm
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New York Markets.

New YORK, March l7.-COtton has declining
tendency; sales at 4Oa4lc. Flour dull sales 5000
,arrels; Southern unchanged and heavy. Wheat
ull and declining. Corn steady. Pork heavy,
Mess $50 l2a26 90. Land buOyant at l7al9lc.-
W hiskey dull. Sugar quiet Coffee dull. Naval
ST. ,res dull. Petroleum dull Freights quiet but
steady; cotton by steamer, {. Gold, 1898.
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'sThe Human Face Divine" new system Of Ply
siognomy Eyes BARS, Lips, Mouth, Head, Hair, Meek
Hands Feet skin with "signs Of character, and how
TO read them' given in the chronological Journal
and Life illustrated for lSG6 devoted 70 Phrenology,
PhySiolOgy, Physiognomy, Psychology, EthnOlogy,
and to ali that relates 10 the Intellectual Social Moral
and Spiritual Nature OF Nan. Amply illustrated New
volume. Only S2A year. Samples, - cents, Address
FOWLER s WELLS,
feb2l--dlmW4t $50 Broadway, New York.
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DEMOVAL.---Having removed to the large
LII new store north side Main street, between
Twelfth and Thirteenth, now offer to the trade one
of the largest and most complete stocks of NOTIONS,
HOSIERY, GLOVES FANCY GOODS and WHITE
GOODS to be found South. We call especial attention
TO full lines of the following:
Hankerchiefs, Linen, Silk, Elm. Silk and Nader
Handkerchiefs, Hemmed, Hemstitched and Fancy
Border
Ladies' and Gents Hosiery, all grades
Gloves, large variety
Buttons, Staple and Fancy Dress, large variety
ladies and Gents Linen and Paper Collars
Hoop Skirts, Morocco Wallets
Suspenders Perfumery
Fancy Soaps, Magic RulHe
Hair Nets, Fishing Tackle
And small articles, adapted to the city and country
trade, too TO MENTION and receiving
White Cambrics, Musns, Toweng, Table Cloths, &c,
&c. Also Fans and Pansols.
VALENTINE & FRANKLIN,
North side Main, between 18th and 18th streets.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

CQHESEBROUGH' PATENT LUBRI-
OCATINu OILS.-As agent for the sale OF these
OILS invite attention to their claims the patronage
ofths public:
lat They are, beyond question, the best and most
economical ubricators ever discovered.
ID Their density Is such that one gallon will lubri
cate perfectly, for given time. much machinery
two gallons Of most Of the lubrcaOrs generally used
Sd They stand S2S Beaume and 6O' Fahrenheit,
which Is very near the weight ofSperm.
4th. They will stand heat test Of 2OOe Fahrenheit
Sch: They will not chill at To- below Zero.
6.h They contain acid nor has any acid whatever
been used In their Manufacture.
9TH. They are free from all impurities and are war
ranted not 70 gun but the contrary will preserve
machinery nee nom gummy aecumuations.
SIN. They % per cent cheaper In price than other
ellis.
! Am prepared TO supply these Oils In packages 10
suit dealers, and respectfully solicit orders.
B. DENNIS,
Cary, between 18Th and 18th sts.
mhl9t Richmond, Va.
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TIES, &c.
WILLIAM IRA SMITH & CO,
ll2 Main street.
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wAsHISsroS, March lS.-Reports from various
quarters represent that St Patreks Day passed OIL
without any disturbances. The Fenians were eele-
brating the day in a quiet and orderly manner
At Montreal, the Irishmen turned out en- maSSe
and marched to St. Lawrence Hall to pay their re-
spects to the GOvernor-Ge General, who said that he
accepted the demonstration as an evidence Of their
loyalty to their sovereign.
The same uuiet prevailed at Toronto.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

VERY VALUABLE LOTS, on the east -
line Of Pearl street, between Cary street and IiU
the Dock, FOR SALE AT AUCTl0y-Will be solds2e.
at auction, on the premises, on THURSDAY, the
22d day OF March, 1866, at O'Clock p NJ Ave very
valuable LOTS, located above, each having front
Of % feet and depth Of IS feet except the one
which has front OF 80 feet.
Also a large LOT In OF the foregoing, having
front OF feet alley % feet wide run
ming back TO the lot Of Bacon Tate.
The foregoing Lots justly regarded very valua
ble being near to Cary street and the Dock and
Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.
TERMs.-0ne fourth cash, balance at 5, and
months for negotiable notes, interest added, secured
by trust deed-the taxes be paid by the purchaser
HARRISON, G0DDIN APPBRs0y,
mhl7-tds Auctioneers
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Mayor Of New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, March 1.-THE Times positively
asserts that Mayor Monroe will be inaugurated on
Monday, Notwithstanding the statements to the
trary. The military will OF interfere.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

HOEsE AN D WAGON SrOLES.-Lem Lewis, color
ed report at the police station that the night of
the l7th, he lost his wagon and horse. The wagon
numb er was lO2.
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rELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Condition OF The Trcasnrl

WASHINGTON, March lS.-The Secretary Of We
Treasury, in response to resolution Of the House OIL
Representatives. requiring him TO prepare state
ment showing the amount OF money now IN Tie
Treasury, yesterday Transmitted communication
from the Treasurer Of the United states rom which
il is seen that the available balance in the Treasury
according to returns received to the 10th inst was
sl9s 4Sa s5 81. Of which s57 S2ls7 consisted Of
coin. and SO e23 $3.50 Of currency. Of the total,
s9 $50 1855 were on deposit in the National Banks
designated "A deDositOries.
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snundron ordered 10 Hnlirnx.

MONTREAL March l7.-Sr Frederick Bruce has
ordered the Vest India squadron 10 Halifax, with
all the disposable troops from the West Indies. The
excitement has much abated.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

LADIES FArR.-rhe. fair held by the ladies Of the
United Presbyterian Church will open at Eve O'Clock,
p NJ, to-day, in fae lecture room Of the First Pres
byteran Churct,.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19
CITY AND SUBURBAN.

MARE srOtEN-w. }. George had stolen from his
stables in this city bay mare, on the night Of the
nth instant
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

WILMINGTON MARKET, MARCH 10, 6 p. NJ.
TuRPENTINE.- 10 for yellow dip per go pounds.
SPIRITS TURPESTINE.-503c per gallon for white.
RostN.-Inferior common 3 374 per barrel.
TAR.-Sl so per barrel.
CoTTON.-3lc for ordinary, and S3c per pound for
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19
MEMS UNDERWEAR HOUSE.
BOOKS. STATIONERY, &c.
pleasant READING IN LATE WORl

DLEASAN MI READING in LATE WOhho.
Rescued from Egypt, by A. L. o. f. $50.
Noble Life by the author of " John Halifax" 90.
At odds, by the author of "The Initials" IL IS.
Pique, novel IL 70.
Haunted Hearts, by the author of 1.-the Lamplighter.
So.
Golden Leaves from the Dramatic Poets. 81 so.
The Gulstan or Rose Garden of saad translated from
the Persian. 81 30.
Country Living and Country Thinking, by Gail Hamil-
ton. 81 10.
Surry of Eagles Nest by ohm Esten Cooke. 50 %.
Countess Kate by the author Of Heir Of Redclyfe.
81 %.
Literature In Letters or, Manners, Morals, etc, illus
trated in the correspondence of eminent persons.
Edited by James 2. Holcombs, Ii. d. 50 90.
Chronicles of the Schonberg Gotta Family. 81 go
A Book Of Noble Deeds of all Times and all Lands,
gathered and narrated-by the author ofthe " Heir
OF Redclyf-." 50.
The Golden Ire sury of the Best Songs and Lyrical
Poems in the English Language. 81
LOuies Last Term at ST. Marys, by the author OF Rut
ledge, &c. 81 IS.
The Clever Woman of the Family by the author Of the
" Heir of Redclyfe." illustrated. 81.
The Shepherd and his Flock, by Macduf, author Of
Works Of Jesus" sc. 81 80.
Spare Hours, by John Brown, NJ. ID. 81 20.
Can You Forgive Her? by Anthony Trollope. 81 20.
Dark Nights Work, by Mrs. Gaskell. Soc.
Miss Mackenzie, by Anthony Trollope. Zoe
Silvia's Lovers, by Mrs. Gaskell. Toe.
M,urice Dering by the author Of "Guy Living stone"
5Oc
For sale by wOODHOUsR PARHAM
mhl6t Governor street, near Main.
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PRINCIPAL OFFICE NO. 100 MAIN STREET,
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA.

100000
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MERCHANT TAILORS.

WIN. HOLT RICHARDSON Il CO., MER-
w CHANT TAIL0RS, Fourteenth street, opposite
Exchange Hotel, receiving their SPRING and SUM-
MER GOODS to which they would respectfully invite
the attention of their friends and customers. No effort
will be spared to give entire satisfaction to all who may
favor us with their orders. mhl6-2w
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

BAY Horse srOLEN.-willia.a H. Alexander, re-
siding near Malvern Hill, lad bay hOrse stolen
from his place, few days ago.
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WANTED

w man who has had several years experience in
the mercantile business rs clerk. Address,
G. T. B. BERKELEY
mhl5-6t Miller's Tavern, Essex county, Va.
WANTED---A partner, with capital of
w one or two hundred dollars, to engage in Il
light, pleasant and honorable business that is pay
ing we'll.
To that has lost leg in the late war, and who
possesses any mechanical genius whatever, will find
this excellent opportunity Of realizing comforta-
Bile living
No one need apply bgt those of steady and indusri-
Gus habits.
Address Box 81, Charlottesville, Va.
u,hO
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AUCTION sALEs.--This pay.

(By Harrison, Goddin Apperson, Auetioneers)
VERY HANDSOME BRICK RESI- -
Y DENCB; on CANDLES HILL on the west line Eiu
Of Fourth, between Byrd and Arch streets, PoR~~
SALE AT AUCTlON.-Will be sold at auction, on
the premises, on MONDAY the 18th OF March, 1885, at
Al o'clock p. NJ, the beautiful RESIDENCE located as
above now occupied by Mr.. Asa Snyder
contains eight rooms besides servants apartments
and large Brick Stable and Carriage house The
house Is very conveniently arranged, and admirably
adapted for the accommodation Of small sized family
TBRMs.-One third cash, balance at two and four
months for negotiable notes. interest added by
a trust desd-the taxes to be paid by the purchaser
HARRISON, G0DDIN APPERsOs,
mhl5-tds Auctisreers.
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By Harrison, ooddin Apperssu, AuetiOneersJ


COMMISSIONERS SALE. AT AUG, hi
" TIoy OF VALUABLE TOBACCO FACTO- 81
RY, DWELLING HOUSE AND UNIMPRoYED -
PROPERTY, IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND AND
COUNTY OF HBNRIC0.-By virtue Of decree Of the
Circuit Court OF the city OF Richmond pronounced
the I'd day Of july 1860, affirmed by the Court OF APP
peals and of decree Of the said Circuit Court made
the 7th October, 1855 in three sutsthe first styled
Leftwich and wife Sheltons executrix and others
the second Brummel vs. Leitwich and others and the
third Lefwch and others Register and others-the
undersigned as special Commissioners therein named
will on FRIDAY, the sd day Of March 1856. at eleven
o'clock, A. M proceed TO SELL at public auction, the
premises. to the highest bidder the following Real Bs-
tate embraced in deed from A. l.. Royser to Joseph
Brummel, Of the Sd April 1885, or so much thereof as
will satisfy the purpose OF the said DEGREES, upon the
terms prescribed by said deerees to wit for cash To
onethrd Of the proceeds OF SALE and upon credits
the residue Of six, twelve and eighteen months In
equal instruments, bearing interest from the day OF
sale the purchasers executing negotiable notes for tho
credit instalments, and the title TO be retained until
conveyance is directed by the Court tho taxes for this
year to be paid by the purchaser
lat. The valuable LOT OF GROUND on the southwest
corner of Grace and Twenty seventh streets, on
Church HILL l32xl65 feet, upon which is large Brick
Dwelling House and other buildings, now In the oceu-
pancy Of OF the family OF A. L. Register, deceased.
ID. The large BRICK TOBACCO FACTORY on Tween
tyfh street, between Main and Franklin streets, 65x
1872 feet.
3D. One LOT on the south side OF Franklin street. be
tween Twenty fifth and Twenty sixth Streets fronting
on Franklin IS feet and Running back $50 feet to
alley,
4th. one LOT on Franklin street, adjoining the
above, 33xl65 feet
9Th Twenty LOTS in the plan of Mount Erin, in Hem
rico county Nos. 20, being the lots conveyed
to A. L. Royster by VIM. Christian and wife.
P wM Va cRuM MPBkKrS' Commissioners.
'''' HARRISON, GODDN APPERsoS,
mh3--tds Auctioneers.
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DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, &c.


DOYS' AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING
I'D always on hand, comprising
oyERCoATs,
Black, Grey and Fancy SUITS, to fit Boys from fOnr
years old up also large boys.
WHITE SHIRTS,
UNDERSHIRTS,
SOCKS,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

DISSOLUTION The firm of TINSLEY 4
~ STEPHENSON was dissolved the first day OF
January, 1866, by mutual consent. The name of the
firm will be continued only hereafter in the settlement
OF accounts. C. G. TlNSLEY,
jan24-tf B. =. STEPHENSON.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19
THE MARKETS..
THE GOLD AND SILVER MARKET.

Brokers were buying gold to-day at i29, and
selling at 1929.
Silver buying at 100; and selling at l96,-
Market very unsettled.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

WEIGHING HAY.-ImpOrters Of hay complain
greatly Of the charges levied them by the city for
weighing. merchant in this city showed US yes
terday bill against him, dated 10th inst, Of one
hundred and sixty live dollars and tWenty-one cents
for the weighing Of l347 bales Of hay. He COM
plains that the charge is eXOrbitant and says that
not one bale Of il was weighed at the city scales;
that neither the weghmaster nor his deputy put
finger TO il; and that in fact the weighing was done
by party who IS not city officer at all and that
that party received for the whole job Just $40 Now,
where does the balance gO2 Here Is the merchants
statement About $50 To the city, 80 or hefeabOutS,
10 the weighmaster, and some 500 to his deputy
This is in Keeping with other municipal matters for
instance the measuring Of wood and the inspection
Of the measure Of coal Of which we shall have some
thing 70 say very soon. We shall also have some
thing TO say about the gas business But, in the
meantime, what is the reason that the committee
light don't receive from Mr.. Campbell report which
he has in his possession on the subject Let Us
have all the light possible before the election.
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81 DRAPER AND TAILOR,

Franklin street, next to the of Fourteenth,
Has now received and will keep constantly hand a
choice assortment of goods suitable to the styles and
season.
. N B-As he sells exclusively for cash, he is enabled
to offer a first class article at a low price, mhl2t
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VALUABLELOTS. on the G

By Harrison, Goddin APpenon,
(Real Estate Brokers and Auetioneers.l
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19
EEMALE SCHOOLHMRs. GENERAL S
feb27-lnn'
COLLEGE,

WASHINGTON COLLEGE,
W. LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA.
The next half session OF this institution will begin
February LIST and end June 2Sh, 1866 under the Prei
dency Of General ROBERT L. LEE, assisted by COM
petent corps OF Professors.
TERMS.-Por Tuition, Room Rent, and all other COL
lege fees, $50, for the term of five months.
For further particulars address
declq-dGcSm C.. ]. HARRIS, Clerk OF Faculty.
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DURRESS, POWERS & YANCEY,
liz MAIN STREET,
(UP STAIRs) RICHMOND, VA.

The undersigned beg to call the attention of mer-
chants visiting the city to their entire stock OF
WHITE GOODS, LINENS, HANDKERCHlEFS, HO-
SIERY, GLOVES, FANCY GOODS, NOTIONS, &c, &c,
now in store and receiving.
Our stock has been selected with great care, and
with special reference to the wants of the Trade We
nater ourselves that superior facilities will enable
Us to offer Inducements rarely to bo met with.
We call special attention to our stock of Cambrcs,
Swiss Muslins, Irish Linens, Briliants, Hosiery,
Gloves, Cambria, Cotton and Silk HandkeTchies, UNI
brellas Spool Cotton, Threads, Sewing Silks, Buttons
Tailors' Trimmings, and Fancy Goods, and Notions in
endless variety.
Thankful for the generous patronage accorded us in
the past and with Increased facilities, confidently
invite an examination of stock feeling assured OF
our ability to please.
BURRESS, POWERS & YANCBY,
r.Lo1L M .traat INN etairsl
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CPRING, 1866. SPRING, 1866.

CPRING, 1885,. SPRING, 1866.
Our senior partner having returned from the North,
prepared to offer to the public splendid
assortment of
SPRING DRY GOODS,
at reduced prices, such Prints, Delanes, Mosam-
bques, Popns, Plaids, Grenadines, English Bereges,
awns Jaconets Brilliantes Apacas, Bombazines all
colors Silk, &C. Our stock of White Goods is complete,
consisting, in part White Linen, plain and checked
Cambrics plain and striped Swiss, plain and checked
Nainsooks hard cord Cambrics Dimity Pique, Cambria
and Swiss Edge and Inserngs Thread and Valencenne
Edge, Thread, Cambria Linen, Lawns, plain and EN-
br0dered Corsets &C., Mems Wear and all other arti-
cles usually found in frst-class drygoods store We
would call the special attention of the Ladies to
stock of best Silk Basques and Basquines.
A HIRSH & co l5l Broad street.,
mist Between Seventh and Eighth.
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OFFICE OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
or MANCHESTER

MANcBEsrER, Va, March 10, 1906. y
ITO BRIDGE BUILDERS.-Sealed PrOpo-
Il sails hereby invited, until the 4th of April
lS66 for the construction Of BRIDGE ACROSS JAMES
RIVER, 10 connect Manchester and Richmond.
The proposals TO be for an IRON BRIDGE Piers Of
rock face ashsr In cement and alternative for three
sites which will be specified by thecommittee.
The Bridge will either site be less than 800
nor than 2l0O feet in length including eauseways
on islands.
Length Of Spans not less than % more than loo
feet.
The committee will also consider proposals for a
WOODEN BRIDGE % Howe's or PraJt'r plan.
Separate offers may be made for the masonry and the
trusses
The committee the right to reject any or all
the proposals.
FOR Information, apply to the committee, in Manehes-
ter, address Box 900, Richmond.
g.. &. McRAE,
WM. BRADLEY. iCOmmittee.
WM. Il. GARNETT,