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Board of Common Council.

Board of Common Council.
Mr.. Pope, President pro tenn, in the chair, and
all the members present except Messrs. Gaines,
Lewis and Holden. Councilman Mccoy opened with
message was received from the Mayor enclosing
sixth Ward; ALSO an estimate from the superinterd
tnt Of Streets &C, for grading and graveing W
AMENDMENT TO TAX BILL.
Mr.. Murray offered a Joint resolution allowing an
and per cent to December ist, and also providing
that ali bills approved by the Auditor and payable
that This latter clause would greatly relieve the
small creditors of the corporation, and would hav
CiIy Hail: He offered this at the suggestion Of the
MI Pope offered substitute for the first section,
proyidine Ter an abatement OF 10 per cent to Novem
Mr.. Caraher moved to amend that the abatement
OF 40 per cent be allowed 70 the 10th e November
Ds ss l,7O which ho was dad a e,,.,
THE PARKING OF STREET.
holder, or r Sae;sn ss petition Of property
that sta Get, between VeInoni avenue and 18th street
had not been done properly according to the con
the
holders we're much dissatisfied with the work Mr.
had been sit and since the late rain that had H ss
tied six inches, and the people should net be com
moved that : special commission be appointed, to
whom all paper: on the subject shall BE- referred
carried; and Messrs. freeman, Burgess, Lewis,
ODonnoehue andlBarton were appointed
TIE MINISTERS AND The SUNDAY PRESS.
Mr.. Pope presented petition signed by Rev. J. A.
McCauley and nine other Methodist ministers
They respectfully and earnestly request the enact
ment Of law prohibiting tbs crying, sale and dis
t<ibu'ion Of newspapers on the Lords day, and say
ave regard the Dfactice which nov obtains as a
desecrafion OF the Sabbath much TO be deplorsd
The petition Was referred 90 the committee on police
NEW BUSINESS.
The following were introduced:-By Mr.. Murray
Bill for relief 81 MS John Callahan; referred. BY
Mr. Piper-Bll for footways and cutters on the west
side Of 18th street between Qhie avenue and street,
N. W.. referred. Joint resolution that the Mayor be
requs sttd to have the following footweys laid this
fall I'm street N. w east siue Of 18th street
W. u street, N W., west side OF l31s street, n W
south sde ~ street and north side Of Ohio avenue
passed. Bill TO grade and gravel w street. N. W.:
referred. By Mr. moulden-Bill to lay flag footways
across Rhode leland avenue at the Intersection Of
18Th and streets; adopted BY Mr.. Pope-Petition
OF property holders % be relieved from tax for laying
sewer in sab street; referred. BY MIR. McCoy--Bii
20 take up and relay the cutters the north side OF
street, between 9Th street and New Jersey avenue
referred Bill 10 srsde and gravel Pierce street, be
tween iih street and New Jersey avenue; referred.
b. Mr.. Ba. setiBiil for the relief Of James Dufn
referred. By Mr.. Barton-Act 20 carry into effect
the act 81 Congress requiring water meters to be
used when large quantities II water are required;
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MRS. DIR. NEWMAN, who attended the meet
ing of the WOmens Christian Association yes
terday afternoon in Lincoln Hall, called atten-
ton to the fact that she had recently been in
Utah and California, and then entered into q
city, and the effects of Mormonism as shown in
the appearance of its victims. She was very
severe on Brigham Young and his adherents,
and thought something should be done to sup
prees this great evil of polygamy.
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF GEORGE
w TOWN COLLEGE.
TWENTY FlBST MEDICAL SESSION, ls70- II
College Building corner of Tenth and 4 streets
City OF Washington.
>,nr FACULTY.

The regular Lectures will commence October
and continue until March
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THK ESTABLISHMENT Of Mr. John Welker, oa
18th street, between New York avenue and HI
the establishment is SUFFICIENT to satisfy the
most fastidious that this Is the most comforta-
Die and Clearly Of Washington private rcstau-
rants: Inc house has been entirely renovated,
and its old patrons are now cordialy inv ited nv
MI: Welker to again enjoy its home-like com
forts and Its excellent bill OF fare
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A NOTICE Of much interest and importance to
the property holders on NJ street will be found
elsewher IN to-day's paper. In thus requiring
the necessary gas and water pipes to be laid
down IN the street before beginning the work OF
paving It, the commission take a wise and
proper step. By the adoption OF this course
much trouble, expense and damage to the sur
face Of the street may be avoided hereafter.
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CRIMINAL COURT, Judge Olia To-day the court
resumed its session, and Walter Enott tried for
the larceny Of pair Of boots, and found guilty with
Recommendation to mercy. He was sentenced 10
Iail for one month,
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8GoNE INTO BUsIyEss.-EIsewhere will be
found the advertisement Of Mr.. b. T. wilkins
who has purchased the well-known book and
stationery store Of Prender s. kennedy, ZOE
18th street Mr.. Wilkins, who has just recoy-
cred from severe and protI acted illness, has
host Of friends in Washington, who viii be glad
10 welcome him in Q business for which his
tastes and capacity so well mt him.
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NEW IRON FENCE AROUND FRANKLIN
SQUARE The Work Prooressing.-Congressh av-
ing appropriated S25 900 at the last session for
erecting an iron fence around Franklin Square
and for paving and improving the same, the
contract for erecting the fence has been awarded
to the Messrs. Schneider, for the sum Of s13 1856,
for stone blocks, gates and fence complete. The
contract for paving and improving the square
has not yet been awarded. The fence is now
by the close of the present year. 1t will be an
ornamental cast iron one, set in stone blocks.
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Shepherd said that to test the sincerity Of the
gentlemen as to their desire to consider important
that business other than the n ayers nominations
be considered They he'd persistenty refused TO act
Sood 81 ooos
IL u was intended TO meet here for business he was
on these .pitifui nominations, over which so much
V,,nsble t.ms had seen wasted;
gentleman Mr.. ehepherdl in saying they did Not
s ssr.s 70 take a action On thee
olSGd 81 ss the npfors ,1 he had displaced
important business pending here instead OF squsb
that there was not an Once holder in the et He
ne was wiling to vote on the nominations at any
Of which the best interests Of the city are sur ring
Mr.. Crossman said be was willing to vote on tho
nominations at any time.
Mr. Quick said he was opposed to Mr.. shepherd $
as he could not be here on Thurtdsy evening.
day evening next and consrme the time in biather.
skitlng. II Was intended to do business, thea let
Mr. CHASE A. THR NOUTH-PTECE or ITE G.yor
Mr.. Chase said the Mayor informed him that he did
in reference to these nor the course OF
the gentleman Mr. Hinej at the meeting last Men
day evening. lie 1.-THE Mayor wanted action taken
Mr. Moore thought il strange that the Mayor had
chosen the Gentleman Mr.. ChaseD a. his mouth
M. Hine replied pleasantly to Mr.. Crane, saying
ironically he very sorry TO hear that the Mayor
did not approve his course here but he did con
suit the Mayor as TO his course before entering this
board, nor go to him for his alton after wards
he acted here on his convictions Of what was
risht.
Mr.. CROKER THROWS IN BONBsHELL.
MT cracker said he was not in favor of putt ing
on other business for these nominations The Mayor
had sent them in. and this board had rejected them
once, sud ,heresponsi5 iiity for the position Of al
ialrs rested with him. and not with II is board. II
he Was legally right, then this cO1rSe would do 10
COED here II he was legally wrong, then there wa
legal rdSlress.
Mr.. CHASE AsIoNIsHED.
Mr. Chase MAS surprised at the position OF his c1I-
iesIne. ne Mayor had returns "a the nomisa tlons
70 this board. and the responsibility rest,d here
ana IL was MT manly 20 throw il of.
IN -HkPHERD TENDERS tbs OLIVE PRAyc9
MI shepherd moved 10 amend thu res llu. IN - az
70 read that the board mset next MonJay evening
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AUCTION SALES.
by Beck, Knox & kerby,
[Real Estate Agents ard AuctionccrS.l
LOTS AT AUCTION.

NJ
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Cour: for
Alexandria county, Virginia, rendered ht Us
May term, 1862, in the suit Of Mary E. heth'
COM lsinant, vs. John r; Keith's heirs CT Al
defendants, in chancery, the undersigned, Com
nissonors therein named, will proceed, on
SATURDAY, the 2lst day Of May, 1870 1T -
O. clock m, in front of tho Mayors office IN the
city of Ale1sndria. to eel; by public auction
the following PROPERTY. to wit: o, 80,
GROUND: on the east side of Strand stree,
(Keith's WHARF 1879 feet III inches south % OF
Eranllin street binding or Strand street I'll II.
= inches, and extending into the Potomac nv
err, crossing an open landing place, 1t wi3e 9;
CD An Undivided HALF OF A LOT OF
cR0iIND, on the west side OF Strand street, g.
feet north of Franklin street, at the north line
of an alley IL feet wide, binding on Strand st
Ioe feet inches and extending back towards
Union street 80 feet TO an alley 70 feet wlle'
| nth The use of both said alloys.
3 An undivided HALF OF A LOE or
GROUND, on tho west side Of Fayette street.
between Prince and Duke stress, near tho de-
not of the O., A. s. NJ. r. r., bounded on me
south by line drawn para lei to and cluidIs-
tant from Prince ana Gu to s'Tec s,t Oh and
wife to Eliza Mccarthy, about y feet on ray
cite street and in depth II 0 feet t, 4 couit or
eiiev 46 feet 10 inches wide, which commun'
cstes by two alleys with Payne and Fayet'cs's :
| with the use OF SAIL cOurL anu ailes D NJ, nI,
4. An undivided HALF OF A ~ VI
| GROUND, on the north side Ct DiEe street;
GO feet east of Payne street, extending cal vi
Duke street es4 feet, moro or less; to an aliey
10 feet wdo and 1o} feet in dqpth to an1 %ave
mentioned and Of all alleys laid of in tn square;
5. An undivided HALF OF y LOE Or
GROUND, on the cast side Of Payne street. ~
feet north OF Duke street, at tho north NE o.
an alley 10 feet WIDE binding on Payne street
Ct feet, moro or less, to point equi: distant
from Prince and Duke streets, and 100 f. dcer.
to tho aforesaid court with the use OF said court
and of all alleys Ibid Of in tho square,
| g. An undivided HALE OF n LOT OF
| GROUND. on the south side Ct Prince street
and east side of Payne street, at their intcTs"c
ton, binding on Prince street fG feet 10 inches
and 100 feet deep to an alley 10 tect wide, VILE
the use of the aforesaid court and alleys. -,
The other half Of said lots will b, so q VIII
the moieties aforesaid, at tho same time and OF
the same terms. being the property CT FaIl ii"
ry E. Keith.
TERMS-Onethird Of the purchase none!
cash. the residue in six and twelve months
with interest II: JDH No ~
ap 20-eots CONS. OF nHIe
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THE GAZETTE.
, n,1pDaY EVENING. APRIL %.

"BrIng Flowers"
o ,onnp flowers, for the festal
NJ uUs," the feast that the fields afford;
Bring flowers they are sprlngiog ID "ooo
THOR breath floats out on the Southern gale,
anJ The touch of the sunbeam hath ~aSeo
The BANQUET to deck where the warm heart
CLOVIS.
Rr;nu flowers to the sick ones lonely cell,
They have tales of the Joyous fields TO tell' H..
OF the free blue streams and the Gio"lps sA!;
And the bright world shut from hls iansu'o
Thsv will bear him thought of the sunny
And a dream of health; bring him flowers
wild flowers
Bring flowers, fresh f,wers, for the BRIDE TO
They were born to blush in her shining hair !;
She is leaving the home OF her chlldnooo
She hath bid farewell to her fathers hearth,
Her place is now by another side,
BRING flowers for the looks of the fair young
BRIDE
Bring flowers. sweet fl,wers, Ger bier to shed,
A crown for the brow of the early dead,
For this its leaves hath the white rose bush
For this in tho woods was the violet nursed
Though they emile in vain for what once wa
Thew are loves best gift, bring ye flowers pale
flowers
Bring flowers to the shrine where we kneel IN
They are natures Offering their place is there
Tbey sneak Of hope to the fainting heart,
With voice of promise they come and depart,
They sleep in dust through the wintr9 hours
They break forth in glory; bring HoWers' bring
flowers
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RAILROAD LINES.
LEXANDRIA s. WASHINGTON R. R.

Il
d NN4 4z.9sss ! -
SAM'L. NJ. SHOEMAKER"....". President
T DEAN SMITH.................. Treasurer
OSCAR A. STEVENS............... .Secre.ary
Directors:
Richard r. Merrick, J. Dean Smith,
George VIM. Brent, Walter Leno1'
o'''~ Oscar A. Stevens.
DEPARTURE OF TRAINS.
NEWTIME TABLE-N1GHTT TRAIN 70"
~ ~ RICHMOND.
ARRIVAL AND DEPAR Eli Nc 0H "a
nav RAIN FOR LYNCHB RIG.
On and after MONDAY, February 9TH. 1870;
and until further notice, through and locA!
passenger trains will run between Washington
and Alexandria, As follows: 49,,
Through Day Trains, Sundays lnc'uqeG-
Leave Washington, South ward bound, Msry
land Avenue Depot, at TO a. m. Leave A'tsI
andria, Northward bound, corner Luxe I'll"
Henry streets. at $50 p. m. ,
Through Night Trains, leave Washington
Southwark bound, Maryland Avenue Depot
at $50 p. m. Leave Alexandria, NorthWsru
bound, corner Duke and Henry streets, a.
6:lO q. m. D,:
LOCAL PASSENGER TRAINS between WashlnG-
ton and Alexandria Sundays excepted)
Leave Washington, Mary land avenue Depot
at ills, 8, 8, 10 and l q. M, and ]. z ana o. "
D. m, and (Sundays included) at no p. m.
Leave Alexandria, corner st. Asapn ana
King streets at g. 8, 9, 10 and IL a m, and /, z
ana 5p. m, and corner Duke and Henry SIS
and (Sundays included) at 4 p. m.
o. A. STEVENS, Gen. Supt;
w. J. PHELPS, Gen. Manager. mh23-tl
AIEXANpRIA. LOUDOUN s. llAMP.
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ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MAN
hSSAS RAILROAD.
a MA a5sss;R:ss. 9Sa

81 @H IL 41&l9 1890 1890 4@ass
On and after Wednesday, Feb %, 1917 one
daily passenger train will run between WASH.
INGTON and LYNCHBURG, connecting at
Gordonsv1le with the Chesapeake and ONO
Railroad TO Richmond, Covington and Inc Vlr1
Southwest, and at Washington, TO The Norm
Leave Washington daily at 6:55 q. M; and
Alexandria as 800 q. m, arriving at hynchourg
Leave Lynchburg at 1925 a. M arrive at
Alexandra Ut SIZE p. m, and at washington
Also daily including Sun day, q passenger train
through without change Of earsEslSepMg car
attacked-between WAS INGTON and
acknowledging close connexions a.
Richmond and Washington in the direct line
between New York and the South Atlsnllc
Leave Washington at G:35 p. M, and Ale1sn,
dria ut 1925 p. m; arrive ct GordonsVllle at ll:4o
| D. m, and at Richmond at 1920 a. M, c9 n
for Petersburg Weldon and the Southwest.
Leave Richmond at $3.50 p. M, and Gordons
Vile st 12:45 8. M. arrive at Alexandra 81 o;oo
a. M, and st Washington at o:55 nj, conneol,
ing with earliest trains to New YORK anu
Northwest. ~,
Passengers for MANASSAS BRANCH will
leave Alexandria daily, excepting Sunday, Al
800 a. M, arrive at Harrisonburg at a:Zo p: N.
Leave Barrjsonburg at .: ~ q m ana connScIlnR
at Manassas Junction with northernbound train
on main line, arrive ut Alexsndria ut 525 y. N.
The train OH Manassas Branch will make
| good connections at the Junction with night
| line to and from Richmond
Through tickets and baggage checked 10 81
prominent points.
! j. NJ. BROADUS,
! feb 2S-:f General Ticket Agent.
nHE RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
i AND POTOMAC ROUTE.
| The Old Fsvorite Mail Route via Aquia Crock.
Tho Shortest and Best Route to Rich
mond and the South.
Fast and comfortable STEAMERS leave
Washington city twice daily, Sun. ~
day D. M excepted, from the wharf 2sSsaazzzAs
foot of Seventh street, at 7:l5 a. M. and 7:l5 p
M, stopping at Alexandria each way, ana con
Meeting at Aqua Creek with the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac r. r., with ele-
CANT cars, supplied with elegant sleeping chairs
on oil its trains. Through tickets and baggage
checks to all points South.
Both boats Stop at Alexandria going and re-
turning. J. B. GENTRY.
Gen. Ticket Agt.
ian lift Richmond Va.
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Two Trains Daily Except Sun day. between
Alexsndria and Hamilton.

Leave Alexandria ct $50 q. m. ana p. H.
Ar,ive at Hamilton at 10:4O a. II. ana I:zo f'ln
Leave Hamilton at $50 3. m. and lZ;to p. H.
Arrive at Alexandria at 7:45 a. m. ana Z:o9 IL:
The $3.50 a. m. ain from Alexandrla ana ~ 10
o. m. train from Hamilton, connect at Hamilton
with Kemp's Daily Line OF Coaches for nv, plf-
cellville, Snickersville, Berryvillo and Wlh'
chester; also. with Resmer's Line Of Coaches,
which leave i.eesburg daily for Aide anu
Middleburg.
NH l6-tf r. Fl. HAVENNER, Tick. a Ct.
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WE ARE NOW RECEIVING A FINE
w assortment Of
DRESS GOODS.
In Mourning Goods
Tamese Cloths.
Cicilisn Cloths
Challies. Peabody brand"
Alpscss, Patti brand"
MoQselaines.
Canton Cloths.
Robe DeVoysge, SC.
Also, fine line of COLORED DRESS
GOODS, at prices that cannot fail to please -
Call and see them. ASHBY j. CO.,
ap N-eo2w No. 76 King >treet.
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TOUSEs AND LOTS FOR SALE.

HOUSES AND LOTS FOB SA |t''
Noe. A two story BRICK HOUSE. with
rooms back building and largo lot on Water
street south also
No 8 a comfortable wo,story FRAN t
HOUSE and LOT, on Columbus street north
lot 18x75; and
No. l. A double LOT, fronting 90 fee. OF
King and Commerce streets has OF Commerce
street BRICK HOUSE. and on King sc"ll-r:
walled up, and the right of walls on cast md
west side. Can be improved NJ small cost -
Some material on tho premises. Terms accom-
modating.
Nos A comfortable story D " ELLlSt'
HOUSE. on Wolfe street, opposite the resi-
dence of F. L. Smith, esq. beautiful yard ard
garden; very desirable residence and good in
vcstment. Also,
A beautiful BUILDING LOT adjoining the
above on the corner Of Wolfe and st, Asaph
streets, fronting 63 feet on the former and lO6
on the latter street Terms accommodating.
Apply at once 20
SMOOT s. MILLER.
ap16 Real Est A gents, III King st.
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VACANT LOTS FOR SALE.

AS agents Of Mrs. Mary z Keith. we Offer for
sale number Of LOTS OF GROUND, lying
on and near Keth's wharf, and in the square
bounded by Prince and Duke. Fsvette and
Payne sts., opposite the depot of tho o., A. & NJ.
X. r. They are all large ana we'll situated.-
For particulars and terms apply to either of US.
w. G. YEATON,
r. JOHNSTON,
or to BECK, KNOX & KERRY, at their Of
fee. No. 81 King st. sp W-eolm
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MORE NEW GOODS.

MORE NE" GOODS
"a Blesched Satin Table Damask. varv
8.4 Half Bleached fChean
8-4 Brown
Damask Napkins and Doyles, all prices.
Huck Towels, Plaid Nsinsooks, White j &C;
onet Cambrics, and another lot of Bleached
and Unbleached Cottons.
feb Is WILMER & SLAYMAKER.
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IMPORTANT TO PLANTERS AND FAR
MERS.
A HIGH GRADE FERTILIZER AT A
MODERATE COST.
MAGNUM BONUM SOLUBLE PHOS.
PLATE,
Composed of Dissolved Bones, Ammonia and
Potash.
This is a rich and active Fertilizer, in which
is concentrated all the richness of pure bone,
made soluble by generous application of Sui
phuric Acid, aided by the proper proportions
of Ammonia and Potash. Its analysis shows
Bono Phosphate of Lime"....52 per ct.
OF which is directly soluble....1i per ct.
Ammonis. Observation-Disclosures. per CT.
IOtaSh = pei " -,
Tho rroprietors of this Manure are so well
satisfied of Its adspts bilty to all crops, and Of
its powerful influence in building up worn out
lands and Of really adding to the value Of the
soil, that they request, as u matter Of real I'M
portsnce TO tho farming interests, that every
planter should give it g. trial, if only on a
small scale. They feel confident that fair
trial will provo it b to beyond cavil, the very
article of all articles to meet their necessities.
Price SIS per ton 1000 lbs. For sale in large or
small quantities by ThOS. PERRY,
NH 3l--2m General Agent
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DRY GOODS.
OENTLEMEN's DEPARTMENT


NTL 4 III N . y l. AN M L
N "A T
WILMER & SLAYMAKER'S.
We have now open one of the best assorted
stocks of
CLOTHS AND UASSIMERES
that We have ever offered to our friends, en-
bracing standard makes of French and Eng
gli.h Cloths and Doeskin Cassimeres, English
GRANTEES, Blue. Brown and Dahlia, English Ser
pentines, English and French Fancy Styles,
not to be excelled in this or any other mar ket /;
also large assortment of Tsilors' Trimmings.
We will furnish Dress and Business Suits at
very low rates. made and trimmed in the best
manner. guaranteeing perfect tit.
GENTS DRESS SHIRTS, of all numbers,
constantly on hand. We will also have Shirts
made for Gents or Boys by measure, guarantee
ing fit. Underwear for Gents, alt numbers
Engish Half Hose, all numbers. We would
invite any who are in want Of the above goods
to call and seeus, as We feel sure We can please
WILMER & SLAYMAKER,
enh rs and II King street
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RIDGE LDERS

d
CARSON 8 co.
Are now ready to take in proposals for the
building of the bridge across the north branch
Of the Shenandoah river At River station on
the Manassas railroad. 1t must be very strong
arch bridge, sufficient to carry abroad car
with load. The length of tho bridge is 270 it.,
with pier in centre. For further particulars
apply to CARSON 81 CO.,
Shenandoah Lime Works,
I'D 20-eo3t Riverton. Warren CO., Va.
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DAUGH'S RAW BONE PHOSPHATE.

ITO FARMERS.
We haveJ. J.TURN ER'S ANNOTATED
SUPER PHOSPHATE for Spring crops
1t has been satisfactorily :ested for some
years in difsrent sections, and always with the
most satisfactory results.
We shall be pleased to show our testim onials
from well-k known practical and reliable farm
ers, exhibiting increased yields Of from l to
500 per cent from its use.
1t unhesitatngly pronounced the most sue
ccssful corn grower in use
NH IL BREWIS & LAWSON
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FXTRA FINE CHEWING TOBACCO.

e.
We have on hand of last summers make 25O
boxes of Fine and Extra Fine Chewing Tobac-
BELLE BONNIE AND PARIS MEDAL
have taken first premiums wherever exhibited:
The Paris Medal Tobacco received the medal
at the Paris Exposition IN 1857.
Prices of fine Tobacco range from SOC TO ST
per ID, in packages of 90, 80, 40 and 60 lbs. We
have also Tobacco of all grades and styles, from
20 to 75c per ID.
THOS. &. WILLIAMS 81 Co,
Tobacco Man ufscturers.
ap 16-lw Richmond, va.
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GAS AND STEAM FITTING
WIN. COGAN,
No. Is North Royal street.
Has constantly on hand large and complete
assortment of
CHANDELIERS,
BRACKETS,
HASPS,
PENDANTS,
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE DROP
LIGHTS IN VARIETY;
pORCELAINS, PHOTOGRAPH, MICA snd
OTHER SHADES;
CUT, GROUND AND PLAIN GLOBES )
STEAM PIPE, CAGES, COOKS, VALVES
and everything in the Steam Fitting Line. =,
Public Buildings and Dwellings furnished
and fitted up with Gas in the most substantial
and elegant manner.
Steam Work for Factories, Mills, &c. prompt
ly and faithfully executed; all at prices which
will give satisfaction. my 9-I