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COLGATE & CO.'S
TOILET SOAPS
nov 2, 1865.

II ErANTED-AGEN to $40 per
month, everywhere male and female to
introduce the GENUINE IMPRpVEo
COMMON SENSE FAMILY SEWING
MACHINE. This Machine fsutch, hem
fell, tuck. quilt, cord, hind, braid, and enl-
broider In a most superior manner. Price
only S1s. Fully warranted for five years.
We Will pay $1,000 Tor any machine that
will sew stronger, more beautiful, or
more elastic seam than ouIs. 1t makes the
''Elastc Lock Stitch" Every second stitch
can be cut and still the cloth cannot be pulled
apart without tearing it. We pay Agents from SIS
to $500 per month and expenses, a commission
from which twice that amount can be made. ADJ
dress SECOMB & CO., PIrTSBUkG, Pa, or BOS-
TON. MASS.
CAUTION.-Do not be imposed upon nv other
parues pamiBg off worthless cast-irop ma .hnes
der the same name or Otherwise. Ours Is the only
genuine and really practical cheap machine manu-
featured. Oct19d4w sep18w3m
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To Let.

nNE-HALF of Store corner of Oak and Congress
~ SITS, no. occupied by f. P. Banks Apply im-
mediately. dc6d2w
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SURE CURE FOR
e. I'll TIFF -R IL HI /!
DEMERRITTS
North american Cdtarrh ReD,edu.

Boston June 10, 1873.
D. s. DEMvRRITT g. Co.-Gents: For the last ft-
teen years was afflicted with Chronic Catarrh. |
have used man, RENE lies but obtained no help un-
I'll tried your North American CatarIh Remedy
When commenced using it l had nearly lost my
voices less than two packages completely restored IL
TO me again N. s. LILLE
Employed for 16 years by Anne, lean Exp ess Co.
Gardiner, Me-, Aug 20, 1s6s.
ID. j. DEMERRITr & Co -Gents: This is TO certi-
fy that was m Ist severely afflicted with Cbron
Catarrh in is most aggravated forms with a drop
ping in my threat. have US d not quite one pack
ages our North American Caiarrh Remedy, Which
has permanentlyicured me- canDotispeak too high
ly Of this valuable remedy. ABEL FRENCH,
Formerly Policeman OF Gardiner
These teatim0ni ais are sample OF what we are
daily receiving. We warrant 10 give immediate and
permanent relief, as be attested by thousands
who have used il. Sold by all dru gis g. Price 81 rs
package. d. ]. DEMERRiTr X CO., Prop'tls
Tested free at their office, II Hanover Sweet,
Boston. AT wholesale by W. F. Phillips q Co. and
r. l.. StanWoO dec12e0d3m
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10 LUle
EIHHE three story wooden house ON the easterly
Il corner OF Free and Centre streets in Portland.
Possession given January 1. 1869.
Apply to j. & 4. NJ. RAND.
dc dtt l21 Middle ST.
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To LET.

A LARGE AMI Pleasant front chamber with gas
"A and furnace heat, to two gentlemen or gentle.
man and vile. Breakfast and lea ifdesirsd. Please
enquire at this Office. dec2dtf
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IO ElCHtt
rTtHE Lower part Of house furnished. Address
l. for particulars, L. B. Press office.
Dec18-d3cs
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TO LET.
To Let.

To Let.
A TENEMENT of seventeen rooms; suitable TOR
"A first class boarding house. Terms reasonable.
For particulars apply to
DIR. CHAS 0: HUNT,
Glcf4dtf Onthe premises No 10 Free st.
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10 prove
The Most Popular Improvement
Ever Made
in instruments OF this Glass;
It. Is now several years since the invention and
application to such instruments as The VOX HU-
MANA, which was first applied by its inventor to
the Organs Of Mason & Hamlin, wh1 were urged to
introduce 1t to the public. In its then imperfect
state and especially considering It's liability to get
out OF order. they were unwilling to adopt 1t. From
that time continuous experiments ioE its improve
nent have been made in the factory O: the Mason
& Hamlin Organ Company and elsewhere, which
have at last been erinently successful tae result
being the MACON & HAMLIN IMPROVED yox
HUMANA, comb ming several patents.
In combination with the AUTOMATIC BELLOWS
SWELL used only IN these Organs, it wonderfully in
creases The capacity and beauty OF the instrument
mparing delicious qualities OF tone. and producing
novel and exquisite effects; especially adding to its
variety and delicacy of expression, and increasing
somewhat, its power. The peculiar excelenciss OF
Several Orchestral Instruments successfully i'm
itated; and altogether, frequently characterized
by orgsnists. the effect is fascinating" 1t is sim
pie In construction, tree from liability to get out Of
order, and requires additional skill Tor its USE
being operated by the ordinary action of the bellows
requiring no separate pedal.
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Eclectic Medical I1,JirhHary,
I'D THE TAnFEs

Oh. HUGHES particularly invites ali Ladies, WHO
need medical adviser, call at his rooms No. IA
Probe Street, which they vii End arranged for their
especial accommodation.
Or. H. 3 Electc Renovating Medicines are unrivsi-
led IN efficacy and superior virtue in regulating ali
Female Lrreg Ularties. Their action is specifc and
certain OF producing relief IN a short time.
LADIES viii find it Invaluable in all cases OF OBJ
structions after all other remedies have been tried
vain. 1t IL rirely vegetable, containing nothing i'm
the least In rlous TO the health, and may be taken
with perfect lafsty at all times.
Sent to any part Of the country with full directions
by addressing DIR. HUGHES,
lsnI. 18S5dS5w, No. IL prshle Street Portlsrd
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The Schoouer ANNA NJ. NASH. Of
Il Boofhbay. Me-, 125 tons, Carpenters
Hf measurement, in good condition, well
AAAAA- found in sails, rigging, anchors aud
s-Sxsz.s chains. Is en- extra built vessel and
carries rel in proportion to her tonnage Tour years
old, and is q good sailer. Sold to close concern
For further particulars apply to
ncioher 90. 1865. dit
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Wanted,
Good Canvassing Agents Wanted,

A MODERATE RENT, furnished or unfurnsh-
"A ed. Confer personally CT by letter with
G. G. FRENCH, 81 Union Wharf,
Or G. p. Mattocks. IS Middle ST. noy2s-dtf
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MEDICAL.
DIR. j. IL. HUGHES,
CAN DE FOUND AT HIS
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMSi

No. II Preble Street.
- Sext she Prebse II ouse,
" hEhE he can DO eonsuiteu prlvarely and with
hours daily, and iroln A. NJ. to oP. NJ. N''eh
Dr. H. addresses those who are sufferin. undar fhe
affection Of rvata diseases, whether arising from
impure connection the terrible vice of sel1-ahnee
Deyo6ng his entire time TO that particular branch Of
the medical profession, he feels warranted in GUAR
standing or recently conroctsd entirely removing the
aregs OF disease from the system, snd making per.
feet and PERMANENT CURE.
fact Of his ionS-standing and welearnsd reputation
furnishing sufficient assurance Of his ekili snd
cess,
Css6ez re sac asiiu.
Every intelligent aud thinking person must know
hat remedies handed out for general use should have
their efficacy established by well tested experience in
the hands OF regularly educated ysician, whose
preparatory studies dit him for all the duties he must
fclh yet the country is flooded with poor ncstrums
and cureas, pTrpOrtng to be the best In the world,
which are not only useless, but always injurious.
The unfortunate should be PxRTICELAR in selectir
his physician, 1t s anentable yet Incontrov VERT
bic iact that many syphilitc patients made mis-
erahie with ruined constitutions by maltreatment
fIom inexperienced physicians In general practce cr
lisa point generally conceded by the best syphiioers
oilers, that the study an MANAGEMENT of these cone
clain;s should ensross the whole time of those WHO
would &c competent and successful in their treat.
inent and cure. The inexperienced general pract,-
TONER having neither opportunity nor trae to al
himself acquainted with their pathology commonly
pursnes one system OF treatment in most cases
Ing an idisGriminate that antiquated and dan
goroae weapon, the Mercury.
Aave Coincidence.
Al who haya committed an excess OF shy kind
whether 1t be the solitary vice of YOUTH or the sting
Ing rebuse of misplaced confidence in uaturer year,
sEEE FOR An AETIDoTE IN BEAsoN.
The Pains and aches, and Lassituds and Nervous
Prostitution that may follow Impure COTTON,
are tho Barometer to the whole system.
do not wait Tor the consummation that is sure 10 fo
low; do not wait for Unsightly Ulcers, Tor
frythG for loss IS
and CoGEjSxiOp,
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.~1~t Schooner Emma Bacon for Baltimore
ISGyzN now living at Browns Wharf For
HSA75sA freight apply TO
$500 f. FREEMAN JR
Ssz-zz-<@ No. Union Wharf, or
Dec 7-diws Emery & Fox, Browns Wharf.
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TO LET {!
Room to Let !
To Let.

TO Let.
. STALLS to let in stable at the foot of Will
- mot street. Enquire OF c. Fl. GRINDELL,
Dec II d2w% 10 Mayo ST.
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A GOOD COPYIST, a Lady. or young Man from
N 1G to 20 years of age. Address, enclosing sam
pie of ps nm anship and stating wages per week ex
pected, Box 2191, Portland, Me.
poSGdtt
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Agents Wanted +!

~ OHEUS w <zhHGCNH
A CTIyE AMI reliable Agents wanted to canvass
"A for the
Equitable Life Assurance Society.
nY@Liberal terms offered.
BENZ COLBY, State agent.
sep1seod SIN 49s Exchange a.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN
Cabinet Organs
PATENTED 1857
THE
MASON Dc HAMLIN
Improved Vox Humanal

Is new invention, now ready in several styles Of
MASON HANLIN ORGANS to which the man
uacturers invite attention. believing that 1t is likely
to prove
The Most Popular Improvement
Ever Made
s,,
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20 Let.
0NE STORY brick Store, No. so Union ST. Also2
Apply to ST. JOHN SWTTH '''
May 21-dtt 80
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LOST AND FOUND.

nN SUNDAY afternoon, an ACCOUNT BOOK about
" ei9ht inches square. The contents beiI of
private nature, and OF value except f the on ner,
the finder will be literally rewarded by leaving 1t at
store No. 4S Middle Street, or at 2s1 Foie Street.
december 8. dtf
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BOBrders Wanted,
Wanted.

A Gentleman and Wife can be accommodated with
u pleasant rooms and board Also few single
gentlemen at II Federal st oe3id1wsuf
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Situation Wanted
Freight Wanted.

ElY a young man 10 work in a private family TO
ID look after horses and will make himself zen
orally usetul or in a Hotel Good reference given.
Address j. ". B., Bradley's Hotel dcI7d1w@
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-11
INI,vr IrrlIRs he NEVER FAILS.

the secret u
p,site sex guides the single to wealthy and hap
nv marriage, and makes the married happy. HIS aid
and advice been solicited l. a rabie ms tances
and the result has always beea
A SPEEDY g. HAPPY MARRIAGE.
II Ladies who have suffered from misplaced conn
dence. consult him before they get married he viii re-
their bloom freshness and vigor al youth and en-
able them 10 enter married life with confidence OF
health and happiness - Journal Of HATH.
To make things sure if you call personally, he
L.. tAal Lana a.af
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Erysipelas and Salt Rheum
4ruptions on the Skin,

Arising from bad stute Of the blood or chronic
diseases, are eradicated and clear and transpar
ent surface regained by the restorative action Of
this Ointment. 1t surpassess many of the eos
metics and other toilet sppisnces in IFS power t.
dispel rashes and other disfgurenents of the face
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YOUR FUTURE HUSBAND OR WIEF T.

He will tell You their circumstances anu tae
PROSPECTS, aud what is better STILL he can tell you ther
thoughts aud what their rea! intentions are to~sTas
YOU Whist Is better than all he can tell You u thes
will make you happy He Is therefore. sure depend
ence To ali in busiuess his advice is invaluable lie
can forts with greatest certainty the results OF all
commercial business transactions and spesnlations
DR. RAPHAEL interprets dreams for lottery nuIn'
bers with unfaing accuracy, If yoa call him per
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PERSONS AT A DISTANCE

Will be all who in delicate hesth apd whose
nfrmities and impotence prevents them from getting
married. One for the LADIES' and for the GENTLE
MEN-say which You want send six cent stamps
for the two books His Circular about getting Rich and
Eminent winning the affections of the opposite eud
ing with speedy and happy marriage, viii be sent gra
tbs at the time.
Address all letters follows: DR.. RAPHAEL, Post
Office Box 6273. Chicago Illinois.
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MORE GOOD NEwS!!

DR.. RAPHAEL will cast your Horoscope or write
your nativity Every man, through the length and
breadth Of the land who bad lack and who cannot
get in world should he in possession Of his Horo-
scope and get DR. RAPHAEL'S
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PEADER, CHOOSE BETWEEN A vIGoR
1k Gus age or an untimelz daath Oh hnr

much misery and sickness
would have been spared
me had I but read this be-
fore 3! just published
Third edition. Price IS
cents. The Mirror 0
Youth, or the Mysteries
of Sexual Intercourse. By
DR.. J. Lubarch, Practicing
Physiciau. No 143 South
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SWAMP LAND SALE.

NOTICE is hereby given that By order of the
l. Board of Supervisors in and for the County of
Rock Island and State Of Illinois, viii offer at
public auction, at the door of the Court House.
in the City and County of Rock Island, on the
18th day of March, A d. 1858, between the
hours of 10 o'clock A. NJ. and O'Clock z. NJ. of
said day, the following described Swamp and
Overlooked Lands lying in said Rock leland
County. -
TERMS OF SkLE-one fourth cash in hand, ard
the other three fourths in three annual pay nts
with interest at 10 per cent. per aDnum, payable
annually and secured by note and mortgage:
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r =
"Fssks are stubbcrn things. says the Old Pr.-
verb ana il thsss Aaene do Nc intend do o.. nh.
presenting WRIGHT'S TAR SYRUP to tnsi
lie. All know the necessity of guarding ~ - nm.
Colds, as we'll ~ the necessity OF taxing ~. -
per remedies when colds are upon ....;..
without fear of contradiction, tnss e r-r~-s-
of Wriehts Tar Syrup, for the ouro y. ~
ton. Coughs Colds, Bronchiss, sno ~ o.seesss
81 a. Throat and Lungs, does not exist. Below
=. t..,;uon;als from persons, some OF whom are
snosn in All parts of the country:
PHILADELPHIA, July 20, 1867.
Dr.R SrR-Last Christmss, for the first time
in INV life, was much afflicted by very severe
Geld with almost constant Cough and sore chest.
"Prsotice makes perfect" the proverb says, but
the more coughsd the worse did il. By what
then considered an accident, but now believe to
have been Providence, / was induced to try Dr.
Wrisht's' Tar Syrup, purchased from you, snd
was greatly relieved in two days, wholly cufea "
ten. 1t is not unpleasant TO the tasts, WHOM 10
good point. Many years ago, reading my W
through an old library, came aeross the Wo,nSs
of that Bishop Berkely, who propheticsAy -.
truly declared, more than . century ago, tn. !.
"Westvard the march of Empire takes us WAY,
and among these were two tresfies ~ "n =.
strongly advocated the use OF 1H' as ers =,
MANY diseases from Cafsrrh 70 tnc prague. 1
Was then struck with the cogency OF the good
R;shon's arguments, and an new surc--from the
efiosoy of Dr. wright's preparation of the same
remedy-.hat they are entirely correct.
Yours, truly,
R. SHELTON MACKENZIE, L. L. D.
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INSTRUCTION In MUSIC.
HAVE OPENED ROOM IN WEBBERS
i Block, over KiesOw's store, and am now pre-
pared 20 give instruction upon the Piano, Aod
and other mu sic nj Instruments. either at my room
OF at the residence of my pupils, as may be de-
sired
Pianos tuned and instruments repaired.
WIN. BABC0CE.
oonk Island. Ma-ch II dtf
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Wells street, Chicago, III. On remittance of e5
cents in postage stamps, it will be sen, free BY
mail. Also, for sale by Charles Some, Al South
LaSalle street. DR.. J. Lubarch, author of the
Mirror of Youth, has, since 1856, treated all dis
eases of privase nature according TO the new
method introduced and practiced by him for over
twelve years with the most brilliant success.
oot30dIy.
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Female Complaints.

Whether II the young or old, married or sin
gle, at the dawn of wOmsnhood, the turn o
life, these tonic medicine display so decided al
influence that a marked Improvement is sool
perceptible in the health Of the patient. Being
purely vegetable preparation, they are safe al
reliable remedy for Gil classes Of Females in ev
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WHITTIER OPINION Of MS FUTURE PROSPECTS
LEE

II will guide him TO Wealth, Eminenee and iion'r-
Thousands of good men who unfortunate and IN
successful in their DISSATISFACTION who worked hArd
and who struggled against adversely and misfortune
the greater part their lives and no found the more
hey tried 10 get forward n the world the more things
went against them These men got DR.. kAfHAfi ;
opinion upon their future Prosf>~ts IN HE All VINO
urisnI Enlinxgad DR. RAPHAELS advice arc now
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Ladies, Take Particular Nouce.
THE REAL VELPEhU FEMALE PILLS


THESE PILLS,
L so celebrated
many years ago In
Paris for the reliei
Of female irregu
iarities, and after
wards 30 notorious
for their criminal
employment in the
practice OF abortion.
are now offered foi
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-11
TILE HEALING POOL.

THE HEALING POOL.
ESSAYS for YOUNG MEN, on the CRIME q
T. SOLITUDE, and the ERRORS, ABUSES
and DISEASES which destroy the manly pows's
aud create ilnpedimrnts to MARRIAGE, with
sure means of relief. Sent in sealed letter "a,
velopes, free of charge Address DIR. j. skill
LIN HoUGHT0N, Howard Association. Pills
delphia, Pa feblsdiHwSm.
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THE COMING SUGAR CxoP.

BAYOU GoULA, La, March 81, 1865.
Editor cf the Crescent
long time sgo-in our prosperous days-when
" used to be a gentleman'-because prosper
ous-I was in the habit Of saying something, every
spring, snent the coming sugar crop, in the col
umns of the old "Delta." Ny predictions were
generally verified. resume the old habit, with
your permission and courtesy:
There is, this year, silver lining in the
clouds" for the sugar planter.
The uerv cold weather of January 30th-3lst-
perhaps the coolest known in Louisizns-the Their
mometer down to is degrees, alarmed, and justly,
too the sugar planters, as they remembered S. So.
Planting is over The seed cane, with the ex-
cepton of that put up badly, too late. has kept
well. The rattoons are magnificent Fall plant
Jog hes already stand" and with il, spring
planting bids fair TO make q 81 dead heat"
All the corn planted. and the planters are in.
vesting largely in that point, is coming up beauti
fully. The crows, even, are abstemious.
The freedmen are working better and more
cheerfully than at any time since the war. II
only let alone they will naturally fall into line" as
laborers-help themselves aud save the planter.
They make their own contracts. and, so far as
they are concerned, the Occupation" Of the
bureau agent " is gone"
More favorable weather for planting purposes
has never been known.
For the next five (5) years fair sugar and
everybody can make hGt-will command l0c., or
more. Money can be made al Sc.
Wait until the plantations are stocked with cane,
and then We shall again see The good old times.
So much for sugar.
also. the prospect is encouraging. Let Us hope.
This year will tell the tale. aud il will be one
pleasant TO hear, and more so TO realize. Mark
the prediction. A FORMER CORRESPONDENT.
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sundays Dispatches.

VIENNA March 22.-Great Joy over the recent
action of Reichsrath on the civil marriage bill. II
is regarded as practically annulling the concordat.
Last night the city was generally Illuminated.
Farragut will be obliged to remain at Rome
four or five weeks longer in consequence Of an
abscess in his leg.
NEw YORK March 22.-Arrived: Steamer Geo.
Washington. from New Orleans.
Special dispatches to the Herald say the pope
gave a very gracious reception to Farrsgut and
suite. The admiral will remain in Rome month.
Garibaldi has written a letter to the United
States minister, (Marsh) declining to be an agent
Of the United STATES government.
WASHINGTON, March 22.-Commodore Biddle's
sword has been recovered. The thief Is at large.
Telegraph still damaged.
The New York Herald today publishes two
communications, signed "Wm. Morgan, on behalf
the cotton bOndholders" dated London, Feb 2S,
and March z arguing against violent acts of IN err
vention on the part Of the United States between
Southern States and rebel cotton bondhOders,
compelling the former to repudiate loans made in
favor Of the Confederate government, saying that
the credit Of the Southern States Is utterly annihi
lated By this act Of forced reputation, and that
they will not be able 10 borrow a shilling in
Europe until they are allowed to pay this debt.
He argues that if this were done credit North and
south would stand much higher in Europe. ard
that ive-twenty bonds would rule much higher
there il these loans were allowed to be paid. He
justifes European capitalists In making these
loans, and argues that what may one day be sauce
for the geese who lent the South money on these
bonds, may on another become sauce TO the
ganders who lent the North money under the idea
that they were to be repaid their principal and
interest IN gold for aiding TO crush the South.
MEMPHIS. March PA dispatch from Little
Rock Gays the elections are completed in all but
few counties. Partial returns show a large fall
ing of in the negro vote, and the majority against
the Constitution will be larger than vas sntici-
pated. The whites have voted almost unanimously
against it.
Yaobusha and Yazoo rivers over banks.
PHILADELPHIA, March 22-The Pennsylvania
railroads are clear Of snow. The cars are running
rs usual.
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well received. The French Opera troupe appear
1T this house next week.
" Mamma % Miss Sallie Mason being the eques-
trienne. The houses have been fair 10 middlng'
"Undine.r was produced at the Olympic Mon-
day night in the most gorgeous manner, and the
house was crowded with an admiring audience
Billy Emerson re-sppeared last night aad met win
q most cordial reception. RAINBOW.
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LOB sALE-REAL EsTkTE-sEyERAL Run
dredcoitn and Snza< Pisntaons located the bess
portions Of he cott-n and safes Also Rice
fnp sfns Orange Orchards and large bodies of valuable
timber lanes Ass large vsrirty Of City and Suburban
rcpery improved and nnnpo,ed 10 The orn II residences
building lots favorable Parties
wish invest vii do examine our Proper
blsckstsr Nil err kesi Estate Axssts No IS C.ren
deet street. hcw Orleans.