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NEWSPAPER DEcIsIoSs.-A postmaster is required
to give notice by letter retuEnng the paper does not
answer the law when subscriber does rot take bis
paper from the Office and state the that it has
not been taken and neglect to do SO, make the post
master responsible for the payment.
2. A person who takes paper regularly from the
post Office, whether directed to his name another,
or whether he has subscribed not is responsible for
the pay.
g. If person orders his paper discontinued, he
must pay all arrearages, the publishers may con
time send it until payment is made, and collect the
whole amount whether it is taken from the office
not.
4, III subscriber order his paper to be stopped at
certain time and the publisher continues to send it,
the subscriber is bound pay for il if he takes it out
of the post Office. The law proceeds the ground
that man must pay for What he uses
3. The have decided that refusing to take
newspapers from the post Office removing or eav-
ing them uncaed for, is prima facis evidence of in
territorial fraud. T- ~
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Hotel Arrivals.

BROOKS HoUsE-Tuesday, April 20 2omA Jefferson
ford Aston cityH Austin and IToy, Tey,Mss Mar
I;4 Gsz 4tI 'Ps Pse "R HS5 5 T
sisS ss % 55 f: soe
David Mage DafEs E Bel and wife, Harrison Go Tex
knos % Gss So9ssps psvd Rsie keh
N;ss A M Smith, Logan leN'
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SALE & MURPHY,
DEALERS IN
DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES
AND
MANUFACTURERS OF TIN WARE,
Corr Texas and Spring Streets,
SHREVEPORT, LA.
Se2 "
sHREVEPORT UNIVERSITY.

EElHE TRUSTEES of the Shreveport University are
IL pleased to announce that they have succeeded in
securing the services of Prof. GEO. i. THATCHER,
to take charge of this institution 1t is the design of
the Board to afford educational facilities equal to those
of any part Of the country and instead of sending
to distant States to be educated to offer such ad
vantages at home as will command the respect and
confidence of the entire community. To attain this
end pains will be spared to secure the best and
most experienced educators, of undoubted talent
ripe scholarship, experience and skill.
The University is located in a very pleasant and
healthfu situation, two miles west of Shreveport
The grounds extensive atfording ample room for
exercise and the building is capable of accommodate
ing large number z=
We shall educate oar sons there, and we urge all
those who wish to leave their the best heritage
that man can leave to his posterity, to cooperate
with Us. JOHN n HOWELL,
President Board Trustees.
Shreveport January 49, 1869 Ttf
The south-western., 1869-04-21

Messrs. r. & ID. Jacobs notify their friends and
that they are now in receipt of their stock of
Spring and Summer Goods, purchased by the senior
partner in New York before the late advance in cotton
goods. These goods were purchased much earlier IN
the season than usual for the purpose of being able 10
furnish their customers with seasonable goods as early
as those who purchase in New Orleans. They guaran-
tee to sell as low they be bought IN Ne" ore
ans. Call and examine their stock before going below
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FOR MAYOR.

We are authorised to announce ALECk BOARMAN
as candidate for the Mayoray of the city of Shreye
port at the impending election. mhl9
We are authorised to announce JONAS robson
as candidate for the Mayoraly of the city of Shreve
port, at the ensuing election mhle
We are authorised to announce Col. ]. B.sGILMORE
candidate for Mayor Of the city Of Shreveport
the impending election. fmhl4
We are authorised to announce P. II. ROSSON as
candidate for Mayor of the city of Shreveport at the
impending election. mh15
The south-western., 1869-04-21
THos. W. SCOTT, Agent,

THos. W. SCOTT, Agent,
wM ROBSON, sub-Agent
s-y- Office-With S. NJ. Chapman, Market street.
DR.. J. L. MOORE Medical Examiner
VyIIIs COMPANY issues policies on lives on all the
A different plans and at as favorable rates any
oher while it has no restrictions in regard to either
travel or residence ana all IT'S prohs are divided an
issued on the non-forfelting plan.
1t is prompt in the payment of losses.
This Company renewed, and continues in force, Life
Insurance Policies held by the Southern survivors of
the late war-forming exception, in this respect.
from the majority, if not all the Eastern companies,
which, while the going on, refused to receive
premiums, and thus preserve insurance on Southern
lives, but soliciting Southern support. The.
ST. LOUIS MUTUAL never, during the whole pro-
gress of the late civil war; refused to receive the pre-
miums policies from its Southern policy holders.
SHREVEPORT REFERENCES
Col. B. NJ. Johnson President of Home Insurance
Company; Messrs. Walsh & Boisseau, DR.. G. G. Cat
lett l.. i. Carter, ]. c. Estner, Dew L: Tally, james
w. Howard Drury Lacy DR.. Joseph Wilder, Rev. R.
derson Col. VIM. +. Shirers.
ORLEANS REFERENCES:
R. K. Walker Il Co.
G. W. Manson.
Il. macdonald ...... firm of Brooks & Macdonald
D. P Logan firm o. Of Eellowes Go.
Jennings, Weeks Co.
Messrs. N s S.. W. r. Green cen, Co. ~ "
&c II. Won Phul Jr., & Co.
: az Geo. G.. Garner & Co.
&c John II. Phelps & Co.
:" Chenoworth Casey & Co
&c Henderson, Peale Co
B. w. Huntington.
Messrs. S. B. Newman & Co.
" Woods, Mathews & Co.
" Warren, Crawford & Co. .
" Ethell & Thomas.
" Barnett & Shepard,
" Geo. W. Bancker Co.
Gen. S. B. Buckner.
" ID. H. Maury.
Messrs. Lamb, Qunan Co.
VIM. Ball. .
H. II Bryan n.............f firm of Given, Watts 6 Co
MANSFIELD REFERENCEs:
Rev. Chas. B. Stuart, John w Stuart Esq, DR.. Il.
T. Gibbs, Dr. w. G. Thomas, DR.. N. z. Rives, Rev.
John Pipes, Rev. H. G. Thweatt ID, Messrs. Dubois
4 Douglas, Rev. B. F. Alexander.
REFERENCES, MARSHALL TEXAS:
Major E. A. Blanche, Dr. J. F. Witherspoon DR.. Sam
son Eagan. s25tf
The south-western., 1869-04-21

OFFICE SOUTHERN Pacific RAILROAD CoNpANr,
Marshall, Texas, March "a, 1869.
pursuance of Article Eleven of the act of incor-
L poration of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company,
organised under and by virtue of the laws of Louisiana,
on May g. 1865 notice is hereby given that general
meeting Of the Stockholders of said company will be
convened at this office Monday, the Third day
of May, 1869, at u NJ, for the purpose of altering
and amending the act of Incorporation of said compa-
ny; such alterations and amendments requiring the
Of the holders of three fourhs of the stock of
said company.
mh3l st R. B. HALL, President.
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y ~ EarRrss cAR1orrA.-A communication from

Se,E EMPRKss CARLoTTA.-A communication from
seIa in the Patrie says:
r tba last ten days The health of the Empress Car
has inspired tile most serious dsquietude She
TT nfined to her bed and besides the mental afeehon'
,h has increased intensely, slow. fever saps her
nrth Her eve is fxed and lustreless, and conver-
on uneonneeted Sue often speaks of Mexico At
cs she refused to touc, the slightest ailments pre-
% nted to her and seems fear being poisoned by
ome'one of those abeat her. The Queen OF the BEL,
ians is the ouy person that has sufficient influence
over her and inspires hey with confidence enough to
make her take her medieati7e portion OF food. she
has now manifested desire to see Mgr. Desehamps
Archbishop Of Maines and Psimate Of Belgium, who
in consequence, is about to come and pay visit 10
his former pupil.
The south-western., 1869-04-21
Married

.;,once Of the brides mother, March h, ~, y.
At the re res'ds"IR r Banks, Mr.. JOHN J. MEAR5 Ito TO
669 Ry ke' 'a,IDWELh, eldest daughter OF the ia'e
!, y ANmtn Tt'd. + caldwell, all OF Bossler parish
The south-western., 1869-04-21
.BOEENsDN'S EXCHANGE

DVHANSO1S>S E1ASHHtAINUE
BA N KING HOUSE,
Will Check
BANK OF AMERICA, New Orleans. ..-
NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION, New York
BANK OF NEW YORK. New York.
STATE SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, St. Louis No.
. Collections promptly attended to, Gold purchased
and sold. 3. NJ. JOHNSON.
Shreveport February 4, 1869. Tdswtf
The south-western., 1869-04-21

Newspaper Asency-Thos. Mcintyre, AdTerhs-
ing Agent, Nos. sc and IS Common street, New Orle-
ans offers his services to newspaper proprietors to
procure advertisements and to attend to any business
for them in the city. Personal attention given to all
orders for purchase of printing Materials paper sta
tioncrY, &c, &c.
The south-western., 1869-04-21

Tobacco! Tobacco !-E. & 3. Jacobs are in re-
cept Of the largest lot of tobacco of various brands,
ever brought to this city at one time. These tobaccos
purchased at sacrifice and viii be sold at man
facturers prices without regard to the cost of trans
portation. Call and examine the stock and prices
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE,
Shreveport, La April Z, 1869.
LII persons residing in the city of Shreveport and
n Caddo parish are hereby notified to make returns
to me by the 22d day of April, 1860, of their in
for the year ending December 81 1865 and of the
articles enumerated in schedule A, owned kept by
hin, on the 1st day of March, 1859.
Every person failing to make such return by the day
specified above viii be liable to be assessed by the
ssant assessor according to the best information which
he can obtain and in such the assistant assessor
will add fifty per cent the amount of the tax and
from the valuation and enumeration made there be
no appeal THOs. PHILLIPS,
Assistant Assessor, 11th Division La
Ofice-Tay's Building, corner of Milan and Spring
streets. Hours from 10 AM. to Pm. fap7 St :
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roUrIAI, NOTICES.

Bacon, Lard, &c-Nessrs. Mccutchen & Co., on
,h Teveo near the railroad depot have on hand full
assortment of Western Produce consisting of Bacon,
.Flopr Iord Pork &C., &c, which they selling at
the lowest prices. Purchasers should give them call
before buyiDg elsewhere. ap4 If
The south-western., 1869-04-21
Consignees per Texas Express Company.

Youree & Winston, V Shidet Mrs l. Gresham, A P
Hopgood, J Jones, c Marlborough, Patrick Hunter, F
Monckton. } Pierce, B Day, Henry King, Dr. G W
Kendall, Smith, Mrs C Buell., d adams A Hart
korn L NJ McGough, G Tiller, J + Uamor, Fisher,
A Ellet, Nj S Ford G Kirk, B Bancroft.
The south-western., 1869-04-21
Shreveport Price Current.

(MADE FROM ACTUAL SALES. As THEY TRANsPIRED.)
It should be understood that our quotations gener
ally represent the wholesale prices, in United States
currency In filing small orders, higher rates will
The south-western., 1869-04-21
The following letter from father to we find pub
lished in the Macon Telegraph:
"MAcoN Ga March 10, 1869.

lished IN The Macon Tc1tgrapn: -
"MAcoN, Ga, March 49, 1869.
ar B. Hall: g4 ~
SRI understand that you are to be in Macon,
at If-past o'clock tomorrow. see from the pa
pers that you voted for the fifteenth amendment to the
Constitution With the feet ofthe Radical Congress
upon your neck, you have, with obedience and humi
gity voted for law that will degrade you and yours
forever.
You have disgraeed both your grandfathers Names
,w,se bones now lie in their graves-have dsgraeed
worsslf, and brought shame upon your father and
moter.
ehope you will net presume to visit my house
ngaias long as live.
:" have two infant boys-thirieen months old-they
~ ct as reprehensibly as you have; butrather than
-. hem do SO would follow them to their caves.
nthet '' N. NJ. HALL.
The south-western., 1869-04-21

A Perfect Sewing Machine-Wilcox Gibbs
Silent Twisted Loop Stitch, with hemmer, feller and
brader, all for $50 and s65. 1t always works at mo-
nens notice, and stops. Prices reduced to suit
the times, For sale by P. II. K9ES CO.,
jal6 lmd3mwl -. Shreveport, La.
The south-western., 1869-04-21

Collector Casey is now in the active discharge Of his
dnties Mt the Cussonlhouse. He has nominated Philip
r. Herwig as Special Deputy Collector, and Charles E.
Ingalls, as Deputy. The Office has been spendidly 1T
: Ted up in green and gold on white ground, and is
very nice place Applicants are in great numbers-
their name is ieeion.s II. o. Times, 10th.
The south-western., 1869-04-21

The defalcation of Eugene Tisdale, late an Internal
Revenue officer with headquarters at Monroe 0uachita
parish is SO large that his bandsinen will be required
10 pay the whole amount Of their obligations to the
Government New Orleans Republican.
The south-western., 1869-04-21

A PASSENGER TRAIN FOR MARSHALL and in
tcrmedate stations leaves Shreveport Daily (Sudays
excepted at 4 o'clock P. NJ arriving at Marshall at
PM. Returnng-Leaves Marshall att o'clock A. NJ.
and arrives at Shreveport at lo19 A. NJ.
Connects at Marshall with stage line to Nagasota
Texas Central Railroad, via Henderson, Rusk, Crocket
and Huntsville. Also, to Waco, via Jefferson, Mount
Pleasant Paris, Bonham and Dallas. Also, with Brad
field & Cos stage line direct to Dallas via Tyler
Canton and Kaufman. .-..... .=,=.-
Two large livery stables at Marshall furnish vehicles
and horses for other points, z4.-z-=
fe24 6m JOHN HEWETT, Superintendent
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Shreveport Quotations of Hides, etc.

Number dry hides shipped yesterday.... - -
Number dry hides shipped previously. "A. 296 ID 296
Number wet hides shipped Yesterday. -
Number wet hides shipped previously. ,937- 937
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Shreveport, January Is, 1869. [tf

MUSIC LESSONS.
rU7HE undersigned is prepared to give Lessons
l. on the Piano or Guitar to pupils, at their residence
or at the hall of the Glee Club
Terms-One Dollar per lesson. If there two or
pupils at the house, liberal deduction will
be made. W.. DONALDSON.
~ All orders left at Cumming Morrison & Co.'S
will be promptly attended to- Pianos tuned and re-
paired. Sheet Music for sale. liy29 1y
The south-western., 1869-04-21


NEW AND ORIGINAL FEATURES INTRODUCED By THIS COM
PANY IN 1862
l. Annual dividends In 1870, all policies issued pre-
vousy thereto will be entitled to dividend ON renew
al This admirable feature will relieve the insured from
the payment of the annually increasing interest the
loan notes
O. Dividends be used to keep policies in force
to reduce future premiums.
8. Endowment policies are payable in five ten ff.,
teen, twenty, twenty-five, thirty and hrtyhve years
from date of insurance, and non forfeitabe for
amounts proportionate to the number of years they
have
All mutual policies including ordinary life endow
ment, are non-forfeiting by the terms thereof
This sound and stable company has a permanently
established agency in city, under the nagement
Of Ro. 7. Buckner, who has issued policies upon the
lives of our citizens amounting to over EIGHT HUN
DRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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Shreveport University.

TJNHE FIRST REGULAR SESSION of this Institu-
IL tlon will commence Monday, February 3,
1869, and close the last week in June.
Rates of Tnition, &C., per Sessions:
Primary Department ................s $50 90
Academic Department. t......................2 25 90
Preparatory Department nt................. -. 50 90
Collegiate Department Observation-Disclosures 80 90
Board per month. including washing, lights &C. l6 90
One-half payable in advance !; balance 18th April.
No deduction will be made from the above rates ex-
cept in of protracted sickness. Each boarder
will be expected to furnish his wash basin, pitcher,
looking glass towels and bedding except mattress and
bedstead. JOHN n. HOWELL,
President Board of Trustees.
Shreveport January Is, 1862 tf
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VALUABLE RED RIVER LAND.
For SALE!

nR EXCHANGE DR. PRO PERTY IN THE NEIGH
W borhood of Shreveport-A Tract of Land with
800 acres, 100 cleared, good Dwelling House, out
houses, orchard, g., in the vicinity of Mansfield The
tract very valuable for its TIMBER and is fair average
upland. It is attractive residence. ~ Apply
at this office for further information. jy22 If
The south-western., 1869-04-21

SHocKISa.--We are reliably info ned that Monday
Jennings train brought to this place of the
,sbite race who bore in her arms negro baby, her
own offspring. Comment is entirely unnecessary.
The subject is dark to be ventilated by nesspa
per article Harrison Flag.
The south-western., 1869-04-21

LOOK AT That, Now-Even Harpers Weekly does
not scrupe say: One wonders that the South does
not rebel anew, when considers the miserable YER
min who have been sent down there as Govern ment
Is - 4
The south-western., 1869-04-21

MAN suor-Mr. MeCunnigan, sonn-law of George
Petty, living this place, was shot and mortally
wounded near Dresden, last Saturday, by Mr.. H. l..
Mccall 1t seems, from what we can learn that they
were dspung about the rent OF farm, Owned sy Nc,
f,unnigar's wife, when McCunnssan raised Enfield
rife and fred at Mccall missing him entirely Mccall
then drew his six-shooter and fred once, mortaliy
wounding his opponent lCorsieana Observer, 18th u
The south-western., 1869-04-21
COPARTNERsHIP NOTICE.

COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.
THyHE undersigned have this day entered into copart-
IL nershp for the purpose of carrying on wholesale
and retail Saddlery and Saddlery Hardware business
under the firm name of HORAN & BUCkNER, at the
old stand of Looney, Buckner Co., of Texas
and Levee streets, where will be glad to meet
old friends and customers.
JOHN j. HORAN,
JAMES C. BUCkNER.
Shreveport April IA, 1869. Tapl6 diff
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IETN-A A
LIFE INsUEs COMPANY,

OF HARTFORD CONN.
ASSETS OVER. O,OOO, 900
FTNHIS old and reliable Company continues to issue
Il policies all the approved plans Terms and
rates more favorable to the assured than any other
leading company L. A. PRES
Special Agent for Northwest Louisiana,
Cor. Levee and Texas street, Shreveport.
W. Ii. WILLIAMS, NJ D., Medical Examiner
LII ia1 3md&W
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DISSOLUTION.
FHNHE partnership of Head & Cumpston is this day
IL dissolved, JAMES CUMPSTON continuing the
business at the old stand No 80 Texas street. solely
for his own account Thankful for past patronage to
the Head House,, he respectfully soeits continu-
ance JAMES CUMPSTON.
SAM'L G. HEAD.
Shreveport, a pril Il. 1869. [aplS 3td&5tw
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NEW ORLEANS DIRECTORS.
l. N. Marks of Fatio, Marks Co.: w. II. C. King,
editor New Orleans Times Albert Baldwin, of slo.
comb, Baldwin 4 Co.; T. G. Walsh, Of Irby, Mcdaniel
Co.; AlfredsH. 1saacson of Isaacson, Seixas Co;
Joseph Simon, Merchant IS Custom House street; T..
NJ Converse, of Converse Il Poincy; George CLARK,
Adjuster, 127 Graver street; George W. Hynson Mer
chant, Camp street.
The south-western., 1869-04-21

Longstreets friends say that he accepts the etlce
ofsuryeyor temporarily as be expects foreign mission
The south-western., 1869-04-21
FOR SALE
JESSUP, MARSH s. WIGGINS',

Genuine PeeEeH Cotton Seed!!
THlHEsE SEED are guaranteed to be the Genuine
4 Peeler. The cotton ginned from them sold
by Clapp Bros New Orleans, at from 80 to SAL cents
when ordinary cotton of the same grade selling at
221a to % cents. fe2o ltd&tfw
VALUABLE RED RIVER LAND.
Q AACRES of improved Red River Land, lying
C4V on Old River, nine miles above Shreveport
just opposite the Gold Point Plantation, would sell half
or all. Terms-On Third CASH balance and
two years. notes bearing interest from date Apply to
McWILLIAMS & ROBSON.
Shreveport January 8, 1869. [1td&wtf
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NOTICE.
MFR BENZ. D. CHASE is fully authorised to receive
WI and receipt for all money due the succession of
A. Kimble. deceased, for work or purchases from A.
Kimble's Carriage Factory or blacksmith Shop. He
will continue the business heretofore for account
of the succession. WM. ROBSON,
Agent for Mrs. jessie Kimhle
Shreveport December 4 1867 IF
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KNICKERBOCKER
OF NEW YORK.
Assets over S5,OOO,OOO.

Every desirable form of Policy issued for any amount
from $1,000 to S25 ,o00 on single life.
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~ Policies issued and Losses paid at this office.
RO. T. BUCKNER Agent.
Ofice-At Sale Murphys, corner of Texas and Spring,
streets, Shreveport. [fe23 d&wtf
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-12

GROVER BAKERS Highest Premium Sewing Machines,
No 72n Chesnut street.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-12

oUR CUSTOMERS AND THE PUBLrc.-
CHARLES STOKES,
MERCHANT TAILOR AND OLorHTER,
No S24 OHEsNrT STREET,
respectfully draws attention by this notice. that th
assortment of Fine Clothing being ma for his FAN
business will be full and
UNSURPASSED IN STYLE, QUALITY,
AND PRICE.
rery great reduction from former prices ,ou be mdd
and perfect satisfaction guaranteed to all.
The best cutters only employed and customer work made
in style and t unequaled by any establishment in the
State.
YoUR PATRONAGE RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.
srNGER's SEWING MAcHINEs
On easiest possible terms by
OF. DAVIS, No. $40 Chosnut street
REDUCED,
Reduced,
Reduced,
Reduced
Very much reduced,
Very much reduced,
Very much reduced,
Very much reduced,
Large Stock Mems, Youths, and BOys'
Large Stock Mems, Youths, and Boys
Large Stock Mems, Youths, and Boys
Large Stock Mems, Youths, and Boys
Handsome Clothing.
Handsome Clothing.
Handsome Clothing.
Handsome Clothing
PLEASE NoTICE.-We are anxious to close out our
stock, it being extra large fresh, and complete and
we want to alter our Building so as to gain more
room. We will, therefore, during the month of Au
gust cut down the prices lower than ever.
WANAMAKER & BROWN
Oak Hall,
The Largest Clothing House,
S. f. CORNER SIXTH AND MARKET STREETS.
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WYErH Il BROTHER, Druggists,
No. l4l2 Walnut street, Philadelphia.

GAYS CHINA PALACE, No. 1922 CHEsNUr STREET
VIII close their large assortment of goods hand the
following astonishing low prices, to make for the
immense stock purchased by Mr. Gay in Europe,
transit to this city;
White French China Dining Plates, az n per doz 5000
White Stone China Dining Plates, 99 in per doz. 1850
White French China Cups and Saucers, per set, II
pieces 125
White Stone China Caps and Saucers per set u 90
Ont Glass Goblets per 225
Pressed GLASS Goblets, per dozen 1850
Rest Stone China Tea Sets A cups with handles 400
Rest Stone China Tea Sets 40 cups with handles 46
Rest Stone China Dining sets, 92 pieces 1900
White French China Dining Sets, 100 pieces 5000
hita French China Sets A pieces 75O
The stock of Fancy Goods will be sold at still greater
discount from former prices
Goods go out of the city VIII be packed ana deVered
~ nsnoraton Office free of charge and insured against
breakage TO destination
Gall soon, before the assortment is oroken'