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CATTLE pLAGUE ENGLAND

The United States Cons nj at Sheffield, Eng
land, writes to the Department Of State under
date Of March 6, 1885, that the steady Increase Of
mortality among the cattle is creating a serious
alarm. lthas now extended to the sheep, which
is proof Of its contagious character. The
Archbishop of the diocese, has recommended
that day be set apart "for special prayer and
modification under the heavy chastisement of
the Cattle Plague" and among the exercises TO
be used on the occasion-strange as it may ap-
pear to dissenters, who form large portion of
the population-is the denomination service"
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SUICIDE BY A DISCHARGED SoLDIRR.-Ies-
terday afternoon, one of the chambermaids
employed in the L. 5. Hotel, disco yered one
Of the rooms locked up, and on looking in, dis
covered the body of the occupant, Mr. Timothy
L. Head, and on going in, It was found that
he had cut a severe cash across the throat
severing the jugular vein, and probably caus-
ing death in a few minutes. razor, with
which the deed was done, was found near him
His discharge in the room showed that he was
enrolled in August, 1o61, in the 18th Massachu-
sets regiment, and discharged on account of
insanity in October, 1864. He had been stop
ping at the hotel since January last, and be
was looked on as an insane person. Coroner
Woodward held an inquest, and after review
ing the body and hearing the evidence, they
returned verdict that death ensued from
wounds inflicted by his own hands, while
laborlng under insanity. Mr.. Gardner, Tufts
the Massachusetts State Agent, took charge
of the body and effects.
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Texas Convention.

GALVESTON, March 23.-There is little
news OF public interest.
In the Texas Convention a commission of
nine Were appointed to form an address to the
President.
Barrett (Union) offered proposition TO pay
the widow OF General Houston the full salary
he would have received as Governor for the
full term from the time he was dismissed BY
the secession convention.
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THE PARIS EXPOSITION.

There are already at least i've hundred appli-
cants for appointments as u. S. Commissioner
to the Paris Exposition of 1867, many of them
parties interested in machines and implements
which are to be on exposition. and not one in
twenty able to unders land or to speak word
of the French language.
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GENERAL LEES TESTIMONY

On the return Of Senator Howard, (who went
home to attend the funeral OF his wife, that
section of the Joint Committee on Reconstruc-
ton of which he is chairman will submit the
testimony taken concerning Virginia, North
Carolina, and South Carolina. This will
include the evidence of General Lee
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INCREASE OF MIGRATION.

Our Consul at Liverpool, England, informs
the State Department, by letter dated March
9th, 1866, that all the steamers and emigrant
ships now leaving that port for the United
States are filled with emigrants. Ship owners
and others say that the emigration to the
United States will be enormous; and the indi-
cations are that it will be greater this wear than
at any other time since we have been a nation
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Later from New Orleans-No Cholera
Steamer Seized.

NEW ORLEANS, March 23.-Sugar Is being
planted rapidly. The entire corn crop has
been planted throughout Louisiana and Texas
The steamboat Butler was seized at Shreye-
port on account of the murder of a negro sol
der. Thirty of the crew were detained.
1t is believed there is no cholera on the Cult
or Spanish Main and that the quarantine will
be removed.
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LOCAL NEWS.
Ut. Morrill

The DISTRICT IN CoNeREss-"r MT Morriii
Introduced in the Senate to-day a bill - moor
porate theWashingtcD Glass Company, nafu.g
William S de Zeng, Robert Rose, and John L.
kidwell corporators, with a capital stock OF
SlOO,0d6 for the man afacture OF glass dNd por-
celaIn. Referred to the District Committee
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From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, March 23.-The steamer
PERT, from Mobile for New York, arrived here
short Of coal. She reports freights dull, coast
wise. The steamer Ceres had sailed for New
Orleans. The steamer Mercidito and Gulf
Steamer were TO have sailed for New York in
ballast. Middling cotton 4Oa4i.
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IMPORTANT SALE OF REAL ESTATE ASD
PROPOSED IMPEovENEST.-We Understand
that Mr.. T. NJ. Harvey. the well known enter
prizing dealer in oysters, has purchased the
property on the north west corner OF ilth street
and Pennsylvania avenue, in this city. NOV
Ford's drug storey paving $4,000 for u, and
that he proposes erecting on the lot a suitable
building for bis large oyster trade, which -
outgrowing the capacities OF his present eK-
tensiye establishment corner Of G and lith
streets.
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@Henry ). Foote, of Mississippi, sends a
card TO tie New York Tribune denying the i'm
puted authorship Of the amnesty suffrage res
olutions introduced in the Senate by Senator
Stewart, Of Nevada. MIR. Foote takes occasion
to endorse fully the measure offered by his
son-in-Iaw.
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SENATOR DIXON,

Senator Dixon has been for some days con.
fined to his room, on New York avenue, by a
severe rheumatic attack; but this morning,
although not entirely out of danger, he is much
better, we are glad to say.
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~ The Commissioners for the States of yir.
ginia and West Virginia are TO meet in this CITY
on The 2Sih inst, 10 inaugurate measures for
re sane OF the franchise and property of the
Coyington and Ohio railroad
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~ The elght-hour bill has been defeated in
the New Jersey legislature.
a new hair crimper has been invented
winch can be heated IN boiling water and
which will crimp half the hair on the head al
once.
S The Connecticut Radicals dcnounce the
President IN the yiiest terrns-calling him trait
party.
~ Infanucide in America is becoming sub
Ject of newspaper articles.
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THE WEEKLY STAR is now on our counter
for sale, and in wrappers, ready for the mails,
containing its great variety of reading matter
Poetry TO My Darling a capital story, enti-
ied zine hanging OF Eph FOLEY" humorous
sketches 'lnjins about" ''Perils OF Crnoline,' -
&e.; the District in Congress; obser vance of St.
Patrlck's day, here and elsewhere; the Metro
polIian Railroad route; Fenian mo yements: the
Point Lookout Railroad; Proceedings of Work
inemen S Convention: Virginia Affairs: Con-
gresSional. Council, and Conference Proceed
lnSsi White House Receptions; Foreign, Do
mestic. Military, Naval, Departmental. and
Local News; Agricultural and Housekeeping
Miscellany and tine latest Telegraphic DIS
patches from all quarters.
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SThe Upper and Lower Cedar Point Light
Boats, On the Potomac river. have been towrd
down 70 their statIons, and lights will be shown.
as usual, from them hereafter
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New York Markets.

NV YORK, March 23.-Cotton steady. Com
mon iour dull and heavy. Wheat dull. Corn
firm. BEEF steady. Pork dull. Lard heavy.
Whiskey dLn.
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FRERDMEN's AFFAIRS IN MARYLAND

FREEDAENS AFFAIRS IN MARYLAND.
The Superintendent of the Government
Farms in st. Mary's County, has written to the
Assistant Commissioner OF Freedmens Affairs,
asking permission to send such of the freed peo-
pie as are able to work to Virginia He gives
as the reason, that the freed people are averse
to hiring out to the farmers in st. Mary's county
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1.-THE time of the meeting of the Stock
holders OF the Manassas Gap Railroad Com
pany has been changed from the 18th to the II tn
OF April next
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Leonard Grover & Co.
WAsHINGroS. Ma

WASHINGTON. March ~, 1850
LADIES ANDGENILENES: Your kind note reached
me too late for me TO respond in the manner which
your unexpected compliment deserves. With
keen appreciation of your generosity. and many
regrets at the seyering Of a connection that n a.
been in very respect so pleasant TO me, I accept
your proposition as but additional instance Of
the unvaryfng Kindness which your part has
characterized my social aud business relati lns
with the Directors, Com psny and Alta hes Of oro-
yer Jheater, Sincerely yOurs. -
EMILY JORDAN
To Leonard Grover & Co., IL. B, Phillips, Frank
Lawlor, j. X. Spsckmsn, A. W. FennO. Mrs
Germon, Miss Bemsn, Mrs. Eldriege, G. Weber
and others.
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CORRECTION. The publication yesterday
with regard 10 Capt ]. Tai was erroneous,
we are Informed. He had been ill for some
days, IL is stated, and for several nights had
taken laudanum 20 produce sleep. On We'd
nesday night he took too much. and was con-
sequenuy very much Frustrated. He has
quite recovered from its effects, and Is almost
well.
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WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION.
PRESIDENTIAL LFyEH

We are authorized to announce that the
President will hold Levee on Monday eve-
ming next, commencing at eight (8) o'ciock.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
FROM CINCINNATI,
Pixies Opera House DESTROYED by Fire
Loss. S5O0.0OO

INV OfN'o Ahoosc btstroycu " Fre-
Loss, 100000.
CINCINNATI, March 22--Pike's Opera House
took fire from an explosion of gas, at eleven
o clock tonight, and at midnight the whole
building is in flames. Adams EXPRESS Once,
Hickey &c Carroll. booksellers; Peters Il Bro,
music store, and Wheeler L Wilson's sewing
machine agency, occupying the building, were
entirely destroyed. Loss about five hundred
thousand dollars.
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RECOVERY OE SENATOR FOOT.
The many friends of the Pdter Senatus will
be glad to learn that his health is improving,
and that his physicians hope that he will be
able TO 60 out in the course of a fortnight.
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- The Government is selling coal in Alex
andrla at - per ton. Can't they sell some here
at the came prieei
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THE FINANCIAL SITUATION.

Our exchanges from the commercial and in
dustrial centres TEEN with evidence of the dull
ness of trade, and general instability of busi-
ness interests, at a season Of the year when
life and animation should prevail. This state
OF things is likely to continue as long our
financial policy is undetermined, and OBJ
stacles are thrown in the way OF a speedy
restoration of the country to peace and har-
mopy. Our recuperative powers as a nation
are certainly wonderful, as shown by the giant
strides made towards specie basis, since the
cessation of active hostilities, Notwithstanding
we have been during the past year in a SENT
revolutionary condition. All that is necessary
TO enable us to reach the desired goal at an
early day, is a settled financial policy, shaped
to reach that end, and such legislation As will
most speedily restore the Union. IT is CON-
coded that a majority of he Ways and Means
Committee are willing TO frame a bill to
meet the views OF the Secretary OF the
Treasury, but are unwilling to run the
risk of another defea: in the House. The
objection was urged against the loan bill
that it conferred too mach power upon the
Secretary. We are unable to see how a bill
can be framed to meet sae emergency without
leaving much to the discretion OF the execu-
tive branch of the Government. The inter-
regnum from the close OF this session until the
commencement OF the next may witness
changes IN our financial and business interests
which VIII need TO be met with proper action
at the time. II Congress can suggest 4 better
reconstruction policy than that of the Presi-
dent, or a sOunder financial system than that
recommended by Secretary McCulloch, let it
be done, and done at once, as delay is fatal to
our prosperity; and an early restoration OF
affairs to their original basis Will be hailed
with Joy throughout the country. Already
the impression that the ~ creiary will not be
authorized to contract the currency has checked
the downward tendency OF gold, and we see by
the New y oTk papers that there is Il strong dis
position TO buy at present rates in anticipation
of tEat result and q consequent rise
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ANOTHER INDIAN DEAD Skau -ba- wis,
another of the Chippewa Indians, died yester-
day at the quarters OF the delegation, on II
street, near Sd, of the black measles, from
which the chief and another Of the tribe had
previously died. DIR. Dove is attending two
others who have the disease, and pronounces
them out of danger.
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WASHING TON.
Thursday Evening, March 22.S
Ms. e. Jordan.

MrS. Z. JOFddH'
De r MADAM: Learning that you are TO be the
reel pient of q farewell Complimentary Benefit at
Grover Thester, on Saturday evening. prior TO
your departure for Europe, we take great pleasure
In Offering for the occasion services in any way
which you may deem conducive to the success OF
the entertainment proposed, light test nsnIal
of the egard we bear for you lady and an or
nament to your profession Very truly, yours,
BERTHA J0HANNSEN.
THEODORE HARTMAN,
HEINRICH sTEINECKE,
Of Growers German Opera Company,
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CRIMINAL COURT, Judge Olia.-Yesterday, N.
H Emnss. indicted for larceny WAS fnnnd

CRIMINAL COURT, Judge OliH.-Yesterday, N
H. Emoss, indicted for larceny, was found
guilty and recommended TO mercy.
Jas. Barnes, j. &. Tenbrock, Solomon O uinn,
and William Greason, indicted for the larceny
of 500 from John Ingle, were tried.
This morning the jury came into Court with
verdict of guilty against the first named. re-
commencing Quinn TO mercy. Greason being
in Court yesterday but absent this morning no
verdict could be entered as TO him, and his rec
ogniZance was forfeited
John Miller and Kate Miller, indicted for the
larceny OF pair of blankets. three dresses, and
scarf, belonging to Henry Baldwin, We're tried,
the former was found guilty with arecommen-
dation to mercy, and the latter not guilty
In the case OF John Armstrong, a boy, con-
victed OF larceny, a nolIe pros was entered.
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GROWERS THEATRE.
MRS. EMILY JORDAN

MRS. EMILY JORDAN
has the honor to announce to her friends that On
To morrow
SATURDAY EVENING, March 2sth
she will make her
LAST APPEARANCE IN WASHINGTON,
FINAL APPEARANCE IN AMERICA,
as she sails in q few days
FOR EUROPE,
having been engaged for a season at one of the
princi pal London Theaters.
Upon this occasion OF her Last Appearance. she
will be the recipient of
FAREWELL CoMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT,
rendered her by the
COMPANY AND DIRECTORS OF
GROWERS THEATER
BILL OF RARK ATTRACTION
will be presented.
The following correspondence Is respectfully sub
mited t. the friends OF the lady aud the patrons of
the drama generally:
GROWERS THEATER,
49,, MAsHINGT TON, March p, ls56.f
MRS. EMILY JORDAN.
DEAR MADAM: 1t is with the deepest regret that
we are this Gay apprised Of your intended depar-
ture from our midst. The suodenness OF the an
nouncenent has taken rs by surprise, hut short as
tho time which is to eiapse between this and the
night oil your hnal appearance before your friends
in this city, we cannot refrain from making eff
fort TO show some evidence Of the high esteem in
which we hold you an hOnOred member Of cur
profession, and genial, warm hearted, espected
attsche OF our company We would therefore sus-
gest that you accept our hands a CorupiiBIsH.g7g
B,neff upon the occasion of your last appearances
prior to your voy age across the ocean. Yours,
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CIRCUIT Court, chef Justice Carfte--To-
day, the argument in the case OF Nardine agt
Pella is being made.
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L d w L L & He D RSON
IN 367 street,
Dealers In all the latest styles of
PAPER HANGINGS, WALL PAPERS,
AND WINDOW SHADES,
Suitable for Parlors, Halls, Dining Rooms, &c.
Also, on hand, a fine assortment Of
OIL CLOTH TABLE COVERS ,RUSTIC BLINDS,
PICTURE CORDS AND TASSELS.
All OF which they sfer at the lowest cash prices.
All work in their line executed on the most rea.
sonabls terms and at short notice, in the city or
country by experienced workmen. n
REMEMBER THE PLACE,
367 d STREET, NEAR NINTH,
FRANKLIN HALL BUILDING,
per. 9Th and 10th sts., opposite Seaton Hail.
n II 10 I'M A.. IA. Washington, d. q.
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I EVILS BARR,
MARKET SPACE, ~
Has the pleasure 30 Inform the ladies' ofss%<S
WASHINGTON and vicinity. that he will open his i'm
portatiOn of
SPRING AND SUMMER PARIS BONNETS
On MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1866
Also, beg to inform the ladies of Washington
ton the newest styles of
FLOWERS, TRIMMINGS, BUTTONS,
n Bet MILLINERY ORNAMENTS
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~ THOS. FAHEY,
FRI sns SSrnsr 10Th street west and Canal.
n ana SKAvEL ROOFS put on in the very best
sbnrtssf ot the very best material, and at the
snot tesi nolce at very moderate prices = -
=, f h,so al kinds OF BUILDING and COMPOST
lowest prices. ~1 ""s ~ a. sus
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BOARDING..

A FEW GENTLEMEN CAN BE ACCOM-
"A moGated with BOARD; also. Table BOARD,
Furnished ROOMS, without Board if desired
at No 81 A st., few doors south of Penna. AZ.
- obtain BOARD by applying at No. SO Penn
syiVania avenue, near 2lst street House having
recently changed occupants. has been refitted and
renovated. Rooms comfortable and pleasant
Ie1ms moderate. fe #
TABLE BOARD at No. AGA 10Th street, q few
4 doors north OF the avenue. Terms SIS per
month. de Is II
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TOWN CLocKs.-The Calvary Baptist con-
gregation, we hear. intend to place in the tower
of the church, Sth and HI streets, town clock.
and are now negotiating lor the purchase of
one from the inventors and manufacturers
Messrs. Schellhaus Weisser, eth and r
streets. The clocks made by this firm are very
nightly recommended, and are durable and
beautiful pieces of workmanship containing
many improvements over the old style. and
with each clock a guarantee is given as to its
qualities. 80 r ~
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A PIANO TUNING.
AN Experienced aud well tried tuner offers his
services 10 the public of Washington He-xp.
hss had a long experience in the business, $500
sbu gnaIantees Satisfaction. Rsferencesftf Ri
iuihished as to his abilities Orders left at Philip
promptly attended to. fs aY.im
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The following
EXTRAeRDINARY PROGRAMME
Has been arranged, commencing with beautiful
THREE-ACT PLAY,
Written for and first produced wisA great sue
cess by .f
NIB. AND MBs. enables kEAN,
Entitled
TEE wIFE's SECRET.
LADY EyELYN-.....MRS EMILY JORDAN
Sir Waiter Mr. Frank Lswlsr
SoocL Oh eeu-.--.-.-.. MI ii phil s
Lord Tlorne
MISS fouan
captain Boilffard Mr. Sinclair
Mr. HermOn
Robert Mr. Kilbourns
Mr. Charles
George. $500. q. Mr. G Psrkhurst
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AMONG THE PRIVATE BILLS passed by the
House to-day, was one for the relief of James
6. Holland, late an assistant paymaster in the
navy. During the year 1868, he was attached
to the schooner George Mangum, one of the
bockading vessels off the coast of Charleston,
;. &. While on his return to that vessel, from
the ship of the feet paymaster. with funds, the
boa: was swamped, by which several OF the
men were drowned, and the payInaster, him
self, came near meeting q watery grave, but
was fortunately rescued. He lost his coat
containing $500 belonging to the Government;
the other part Of the money, $4,000, was pre-
served safely il an interior pocket Of his vest.
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Ms Ad RHESS . ar 81 cS9MMUNI0ATI0N OF ST
be held AZ Masonic Hall corner OF 9th and strat
on FRIDAY the 20 instant at71s 2 m on TbicI,
occasion Bro. a.. CANMACK, Sc r. w Frassi.rar
of the Grand Lodge Of the District OF Cdinrnhis i
will deliver Lecture ON Masonry. NJ M "a IN
good standing are invited to attend -
nh 22-2t WIN. SMITH gac
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BENEFIT TO MRS. JoRDAN.-We are glad to
announce that a farewell complimentary ben
eft at Growers tomorrow evening has been
rendered to the beautiful and accom- plisned
actress, Mrs. Jordan, previous TO her departure
for Europe on which occasion she will make
her last appearance in this city. The direct
ors, company and attaches of Growers The
ater all Join in this testimonial and, with the
members of the German Opera in this CITY.
have rendered their services. The programme
will embrace the fine play of " The wife's Sc
cret," and a concert by Madame Johanpsen.
uaholYuan and Stpineckp
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DLACH sILKsI BLACK sILKsII
We have now in store q full line Of
b O X ST. IS
ofsuIerior make and fine lustre from 5l.50 TO 81
per yard.
ALSO,
HEAVY BLK oKb. GRAIN SILKS,
For Coats and NANTES. from S2.5 $50 pc
yard.
ALSO,
beautiful assortment Of
COL BED SILKS,
in solid spring colors, and striped, plaid and bro
cade. Prices from 81 Is to s2.2S Per yard.
JOS. J. MAY CO,
sos Pennsylvania avenue,
,e.et between 9th snd 10Th sits.
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WE HAVE ESTABLISHED AN osfaVE AZ
w the Grocery and Tes Store OF u hlhs
a Sen, corner of Vermont avenue ana I's stte-s,
where orders for baggage for all trains may De i-t
with perfect safety. We are oetermlnea 70 g ,s
this pertiou ef our business prompt attentlen We
are sill receiving orders 81 our old once S5s ID
street. :! M - = - 49,.
IN 2l-1' baggage akent8 ". Lell,.
a,OR sAIF-qs 90 extra choice Hardy perpetual
r Rinsmins ROSES ORNAMENTAL PLANTS
and sHRUBs, FRJlT TREES &c, &C. The s,st
hin Fiorist, 18th, corner Of NJ Washington, ID. q.
nh 22-lm'
UNVEILED AND DELICATE OoNsTlTu
II TIONs, of both sexes; use HELMRoLnf Ek-
TRACT RUOHU. IL win give brisk and energetic
feeIinss. end enable you 70 sleep we'll. no
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The following correspondenceisres psctfully SUI
miited e. the friends OF the lady aud the patrons
the drama generally: