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The New York herald., 1874-07-22

ENOR sALE-A DIsTILLERY, INCLUDING STOCK,
Fixtures Insurance and License which must be
sold against the first OF the month selling
on account of my husbands death dstery situated at
No. AZ Forsyth street, city OF New York will be sold
very low Mrs. SMITH
The New York herald., 1874-07-22

EXECUTOR's SALE. WISEMAN, AUCrIONEER,
I sells on Thursday at s. Warren street Contents Of
Urockery store, Oil Cans Measures &c for cash; to-
gcther with fine line of Granite, Porcelain &C. sale
commences at II O'clock sharp
The New York herald., 1874-07-22

ToR sALE-A HANDSOME, STYLISH WELL BRED
pair Of carriage Horses. l51s hands high. years
sound and kind. Apply to H. ROSS A3 West Twenty
third street.
The New York herald., 1874-07-22

DICHARD WALTERS, AUCTIONEER GROCERIES,
IL Marshas sae}, will sell Thursday at IL o'clock,
at salesroSm e East Broadway the stock and Fix
spices, Sugars, Fours Soap. starch, Pickles Pre-
serves. Oils, Glass Gases, Counters, Tea Caddes, &c
Sale positive. THOMAS II. SULLIVAN, Marshal
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MUNsoN HILL NURSERIES,.

The proprietor ofthese nurseries has been en- :
gagged twenty-five years in the propagation OF
fruit and ornamental trees. He has made
SOUTHERN VARIETIES special study, and
now offers an immense assortment of perfectly
grown stock of PEACHS, APPLES AND
PEARS. His varieties are warranted true to
name, having been tested in his extensive
experimental orchard. and superior in perfec'
ton of growth and size to any in the state.
They are the CHEAPEST WELL-GROWN
TREES offered in Virginia.
He has also Ia rye stock of fine ORNAMEN
tai TREES.
Special attention devoted to ORCHARD
LISTS, adapted to all SOILS and LOCATIONS
Orders should be seat as soon as possible.
Parties leaving the selection of varieties to
the proprietor may be sure of getting the best OF
every thing.
Persons, I'm ordering, will please state express
Iy tho varieties they desire, and the number OF
each, and whether of Standard or Dwarf
When I have not the varieties desired, VIII
substitute as near in character as possible
unless otherwise directed. Tie cost of boxing
or packing will always be charged; but all
packages will be sent to the steamboats, or depots
at Washington, Georgetown. and Alexandria
without charge for carriage, and when SO de-
livered my responsibility rs to their condition
will cease.
Remittances should be made in drafts to my
order or by express, or, If small sums, by mail
Particular directions should be given as to
marking and shipment of packages. Where
directions are not given, will ship by such line
as shall seem best.
Varieties particularly recommended for this
climate and market are marked thus.*
Apple trees, S1o per 100; per 1000, 500
Peach trees, $40 per lO0,- per 1000 $50. 2.0)t
$yO per 1000. 5000 $e5 per LOCO. Dwarf Pears
$2o per 100. Standard Pears, $40 per 100.
Send for Catalogue, and address
DO MUNSON,
Falls Church, Fairfax County, Va
de l2--dsw&wtf
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VOLUME FOR 1874.


The "Cultivator and Country Gentleman" for
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GOOD NEWS FOR THE CHILDREN.
ST. NICHOLAS HAS COME!

Christmas comes but once a year, but ST.
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There IRE two Serial Stories, WHAT MIGHT
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already commenced by Frank r. Stockton, one
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The scene is laid in Virginia The Boy Hero
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you may be sure there will be no end OF Fun
aud Adventure. The other is q story for Girls,
"NIMPO'S TROUBLES" by Olive Thorne
mrs Harriet M. Miller), to begin in January.
The Editor says: at is a good strong hopeful
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for both girls and boys. We are not sure but
that the boys will like the girls, story the best
and the girls be most delighted with that writ
ten for the boys
Then there is J CK-IN.THE.PULPIT who
tells the children the most curious things they
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ST. NICHOLAS has already won the hearts
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| the next number The Publishers have issued
| a very amusing picture, entitled Little Children
| Crying for st. Nicholas"
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and it has hundred delightful suggestions fol
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something for all. from Grandpapa and Grand
| mama to the Baby.
The Publishers say. they mean TO make !
Just as good and helpful to the children as thel
| -t.t Il l..
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SCRIBNER FOR 1874.

The unexampled favor accorded to TINS Maga'
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Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Ameri-
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ton. The splendid series
"THE GREAT SOUTH"
the most important and expensive series OF
illustrated Papers ever undertaken by any
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In the December Number we complete the
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The Lone Star State; The Mountain Regions Of
the South; The Iron Regions of Missouri, sc.
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The December Number tnow ready has al
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| Macdonald and others the continuation of thu
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| Editorials by large and able corps of writers
Topics of the Times by DR.. Holland, in which h
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THE HOLIDAY NO. OF ST. NICHOLAS,
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Introductory Article of the GREAT SOUT
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uuest it when making their subscriptions.
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Parties in want of any of the above articles
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NOTICES OF THR PRESS.
The ever.increasing circulation of this excel
lent monthly proves its continued adaptation to
popular desires and needs Indeed, when we
think in 10 how many homes it penetrates every
month, we must consider 1t as one the educa'
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The character which this Magazine possesses
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1t also entities them to great claim upon the
public gratitude. The Magazine has done good
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