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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-03
Rheumatism Quickly Cured.

'Durang's Rheumatic Remedy" the great In
te7-TaGl Medicine, will positively any of
rheumatism on the face of the earth. Price 81 a
bottle Sold by all Druggists. Send for circular
to Helphenstine & Bentley, Washington, d. O.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-03

BRAZILIAN STEw.-Cut 2 pounds of
beef into small pieces, about Ii inches
square, dip them in vinegar, put them
with vegetables into a stew-pan without
any water; let it stand near the fire and
stew very gently for 3 or hours. The
meat will be beautifully tender, with
abundance of gravy.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-03

PATENTEEs AND INVENTORS should read ad
vertisement of Edison Bros. in another column
av-see E. BROWNS Adv't of Foor LArHEs.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-03

ALTHOUGH a wOman's age is unde-
niably her own, she never owns it.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-03

The following letter Rev G. W. Mansfield,
merly Of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Hyde
Park and at present settled in Lowell must convince
every who reads his letter OF the wonderful curative
qualities of VEGETINE as thorough cleanser and
ri1ier Of the blood.
HYDE PARK, MASS, Feb. 10 1879.
Mr. H. r. STEVENS .
Dear Sir-Kbout ten years ago my health failed
through the depicting effects Of dyspepsia nearly
year later attacked by typhoid fever In Its worst
FORM 1t settled In my back, and took the form Of
large deep-seated absceSs which fifteen months in
gathering had two surgical operations by the best
skill in the State but received no permanent cure
suffered great pain at times, and was constantly weak
ened by pr0use discharge. also lost small pieces of
Matters ran on thus about seven years. till May 1874
talk with you of the virtue of VBGETINE. 1 did so,
and by kindness passed through your mandatory,
noting the ingredients. etc. by which your remedy is
produced.
BY what saw and heard gained some confidence In
commenced taking it soon after but felt worse from
its effects still and felt IL bene
hing in other respects. Yet did not the results
than year, tie difc1ty ia the back cured
and for nine months have enjoyed the best Of health
ave in that time gained twenty-five pounds Of flesh,
being heavier than before In my life and was
During the past few weeks had scrOfulous swelling
large fist gather another part Of my body.
took VEGETINE faithfully. and 1t removed it level
with the surface in month think should htse been
doses after having become accustomed its effects
Let patrons troubled with scrOfula kidney dis
understand that IL takes time To chronic dis
and II they will patiently take VBGETIHE 1t
will. in my Judgment cure them.
With great obligations am
Yours very truly
Pastor Of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-03

An Excellent Medicine.

SPRINGFIELD O.. Feb. %, 1877.
This is to certify that have used VBGETINE manu-
featured by H. r. Stevens Boston, Mas, for Rheuma
tisln and General ProstratOn the Nervous System
with good L recommend VEGRTINE as an ec-
celient medicine for such complaints
Yours very truly,
q. w. VANDERBILT
Mr. vandegTift. of the firm Of vandegTift & Huffman
a well-knoWn business in this place, having one
of the largest stores in Springfield, q.
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MARRIAGES.

MISUNDERSTANDING II, 1877, in Lam
rlve n J.. by the Rev. p a Studjiford, d. D.
Mr.. Calvin solliday, Of New Hope, Pa to Miss Louisi
+ Hoppock Of this city t4 5ll az { Eisssf.
GREG AR-IUMNiER.-Janu B. 1877, by the Revv;
5 iaull, i. s. Cregaf to Sasan /. Hummer OF High
Bridge NJ j.. rs
DEATS-CAsE.-Ja january G, 1877, by the Rev 6 S Mott
james beats Wertsdiie, N u, TO Hebekah u Case
of Cherryville, NJ f a. SIS
BREW ER-G REEN--Janpary 6, 1877, BY the Rey, X
Thomas William II. Brewer to Nancy Il. Green both
of Sargeantsville. Nd. 5ie5l sf53 (. laeftt fsitf
SroTHOFF--PoST--De qenlber 80, 1876, by the Rev.
William Pitcher, George Stothoh, of bennington, Nd
Z. 10 Matte A. Post Of Centreviile,N NH ~ eHstt
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S PUBLIC SALE OF q
~ DWELLING HOUSES
In the City Of LambertviIIe, N. j

GA VIII positively be sold at Public Sale, on FRIDAY,
AEH ANUARY NINETEENTH 1877, at two O'Clock,
z. NJ. the promises, between Fish street and <SA
Island Greek, just south of liocomb Neee's Grst zM
Mill Lambertville New Jersey, the following described
property:
Ne consists Of the south halt Of wostory double
Brick House. II by 90 feet containing five rooms, with
aront on Fish street Off feet and running back 10
No Is the north half Of the above described house
ard is similar TO Mol Both houses III good repair and
occupied =
No aeonsists Of an unfinished double Brick House
stories high. Lot fronting Fish street &c feet,
and building similar to Nos. and q
No. consists oil q and half story Stone House.
Lot onting5s feet Fish street and running back
respects and have always been in demand for rent q
This property VIII be sold separately together, as
may snit purchasers 5lg.st Ii Ns 80
There will be sold at the time several hum
dred feet of good Dry Pine Boards. tHf3tI 3
In order TO settle the business Of the late firm OF
John Groman 4 Co, these properties Isust and will
sale Nv ISAAC w. HOLCOMB.
Surviving partner of the late Arm John Groman Co
ahove property will be sold two-story FRAME DWELL,
ING HOUSE AND LOT situated on the north side oil
Corye street, Iambertye, n. j.. between j. +. Booz-
er's Hardware Store and residence OF Hedry Mathews
| Said dwelling contains seven rooms and Kitchen, with
cellar cisern aud other conyenenees lately fitted
with new roof is in good repair throughout being
convenient every part of tie CITY, 1t is property
| that would suit any and Is always in demand fol-
rent Possession rst Of April 1871. More paftieF
lar terms and description day OF sale by the under
| signed. JOS. SMil II, .
ADDISON GR0MAN,
ala tiutieel Executors of John Groiuan, deceased.
Lambertyille, n, j. Jan. IL, l67T,-lt
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Scarcity of Money.

There is no doubt but the present condition
of all kinds of business and industry is fear
fullydepressed, and it behoCves every family
to look carefully to their expenses. Winter
Ii coming on when children are liable to
Group, Whooping Cough, etc. Coughs and
Colds win prevail everywhere, and Consump-
ton, with other throat and lung diseases, will
carry off many. These diseases should not be
neglected Doctors bills are expensive, and
we would advise our people to use BoscHEE's
GERMAN SYRUP. 1t never has failed. One
bottle at rs cents will keep your whole family
well during the winter. Two doses will re-
ieve any case. Sold in all towns of the Unit
ed States, and at, Moore's and Anderson S
Drug stores, LambertviIle, aud Wolverton's,
New Hope.
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The Annual Meeting

oft,o Stockholders Of THE BENNINGTON RAILROAD
AND IRA Sp0RTATfUN COMPANY win be held at
their Office ON Clinton street. Trenton, n at ~ O'clock
noon on Monday, February ON, 1877. Nine Di-
rectors are to be elected.
v HUGH B, ELY, Secretary.
Trenton N. J., Jan. IL 1877 BIT i Hllf
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Such journal is the american Agricultural.
so named because started 80 years ago as a
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The Annual Meeting

ofthe Stockholders OF THE MERCER AND SOMERSET
RAILWAY COMPANY will be held at their office. on
Clinton street Trenton, N j. at 1880 O'clock A. NJ, on
Monday, February 5M, 1877. Eleven Directors
are to be elected. HUGH b, ELY, Secretary.
Trenton N. ]. Jan. II, lS77.-3t
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
The Annual Meeting

oftte stockholders Of THE BELv1DERE DELAWARE
RAILROAD COMPANY win be held at their office, on
Clinton street Trenton N j. at II o'clock, noon, on
Monday, February 9TH, 1877. Nine Directors are
10 be elected HUGH b. Ely Secretary.
Trenton n j.. Jan II, is77.-3t
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g g Administrators Sale
5se... OF
Real Estate & ].

Pursuant to an order Of the Orphans Court OF the
County Huncrdon the Subscribers administrators Of
Charles Todd decd, late of the Township OF West Am.
WE'LL viii sell at Public Sale, on
ia Wednesday, January "a, 1877,
Between the hours of 10 and O'clock r. NJ of said day.
the late residence Of said deceased the following
Real Estate to wit No. I. Being the Homestead Farm
Of said deceased containing GO 2e-l0o Acres Of Land
About Of which Is Timber Land covered with fine
growth of Hickory and White Oak The improvements
this farm consists Of Two story Dwelling Barn.
Hovel, Wagon House. and other necessary onf build
ings In good repair. Fruit Trees In their variety
Lasting water at the door, running stream and
failing springs the premises, The land In a good
state OF cultivation, Well fenced In convenient acids
and adapted 10 grain raising
No. 2. Being tract of Farming Land containing 16
eT-iO0 Acres OF Land with buildings thcseoA There
il some standing timber this property.
No. 3. Being tract OF Unimproved Land, Of about
two acres adjoining lands Of Issaeher Hosgland and
others.
Taken altogether the above described property Is
sdered desirable to persons wishing purchase being
within two miles OF the CITY Of LanbertvEle, the
Great Road leading 10 Pleasant Valley from Lambert
VILE, a good neghhorhood, with Schools Mills and
Stores near al hand IL should claim The attention
buyers PersOs wishing view the premises previous
10 the day OF sale will call John Todd Of the
Conditions viii be made known on the day Of sale by
JACOB TODD, .an,n,s.-.,..s
JOHNC.TODD( A"uiiis'A'ois-
Dee. 90, fss6-td-Prs fee, "a 20.
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Thirteenth an q
Market and Sixth
and Market are
aceU north t'tsiti1lg,
a nd Mr., Wdnd-
M nker assures a
1velc0nae to yisitors,
leitetiter they care TO
buy or not.
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ffoaino to ptila-
delphia to uisit the
Frbib;tion IL mou
be Of service to
those tpro do not
Imam the cftv 20
hare some plaee
,ehere information
can be- oot aboaf
sietts ia see-l,ours
tbe & Mint Nh.
sonic Hail. Girard
College and uarious
Institutions are
onen uhere N non
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THE MARKETS..

Lambcrtville, Jan. II, 1877.
PRICES OF GRAIN corrected evary Wednesday l,y
i. i. LEAR, dealer in Grain, Flour, Feed, &C.
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IT.. Main Buildings
OF PHILADELPHIA.

The fI7n started
i,l a s,HtlU corner, Of
he ottf brick build.
IND at lSI.rth and
Market, not0 soBle-
Icjidt changed BY
he iron JT0nted
building, c0Uerf'lg
Tour Tots, on d
knoUp far and
near as o A X
HALL.
The house Is ca
cl,isiueLy devoted TO
clothing Jor men
and boys, and Y
i,o,nllqy. because Of
he large stock, lou
prices; Gnd mo
roughly reItGbtc
s,lefho,fs Of business
orioindted aud still
carried on there.
THE NEW Es-
TABLIsHMENT AT
Thirteenth an q
Market street Is
a iconder to the
throngs Of people
idtlu uistti,lg II.
N covers 2X acres
IN inc ncttft " Htc
city, and on one
grand foor Is
found betl0cen one
and t,Io million
dollars in
MEMS AND BOYS
CLOTHING.
HA.rs &SD CAPS,
Doors AND SHOES
SHIRTS AND
FURNISHING
GOODS.
TRUNKS AND
VALISES.
RUBBER GOODS,
LADIES COATS.
The rules Of the
house prevent any
thing but safe deal
inn for epe,l the
s,,oef inerDe3.ie1lced
bttuers. The large
uolain1s of business
alIolos the smallest
Kind OF profits, so
that goods are no
achere cheaper and
seldom so cheap
else7ulieyc.
An odd feature Of
The business is to in
gite and iasist on
customers return
ing goods and fax
ing back the money
ifhey are not salts
ned.
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Visitors Welcome!

Wanamaiker's WAREHOUSES Sincerely desiring
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WanaInaker's Warehouses II p. -.
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National Republican., 1877-02-16
ruuera, of the Late DR.. pr,nkara.

ard, took place yesterday afternoon from the
Church Of the Ascension on Massachusetts
avenue. Tho services were conducted by the
Rev. Bishop Pinkney, assisted by Reveron ds
Elliott and Chew. The following gentlemen
acted as pali.bearers: Messrs. +. B. Mcclure,
NJ, W. Calf, John Franklin, Drs. Elliott Cones,
4. O. Busey, W. W. Johnston, d. NJ. PrentIss,
and A. =. A. King The casket was very hand.
some one, covered with black velvet Tho floral
tributes were profuse and elegant. Tho medical
fraternity was largely represented, tho District
Medical Society and the National Medical Asso.
clation attending in body
The church wascompletely filled, and after the
services were over tho remains were carried to
the hearse at the door, which then proceeded to
Oak Hill Cemetery, followed by o long process
sion Of carriages containing the relatives and
friends Of the deceased. The last rites perform.
ed at tho sepulture were very solemn and i'm.
National Republican., 1877-02-16
CITY BREYITIES,

Frank Whitney, q fugitive from the work.
mouse, was captured by Ohicer Brock last even
ing.
Tho avenue pavement Is very filthy, and Will
hardly do for marching place for Watterson's
hundred thousand. A little sweeping will make
things all right.
Marriage licenses have been Issued as follows
Jos. Quinan and Martha Cortleyi John T. Lang
ley and Mary f. White, Of Prince GeOrgeTs
county, Md; Lewis 7. Clark and NettIe Adams,
OF Fairfax county, Va.
Last Tuesday night Post limerick, Commander
George B. Clarke, OF ID. Morley Commandery
No. :, X. T., was presented with handsome Em.
inent Commanderg sword by Past Generalisslmo
Chas. A. Appel, Of the same Commandery. The
pleasant occasion Will long be remembered by
those fortunate enough to be participants.
Inspector Plowman has Issued building permits
10 y. Reubens, three. story brick dwelling, west
side Seventh, between Tand boundary streets
northwest, k3,346. Michael Frairs, n brick dwell.
ling and store, north side NJ. between Third street
and Delaware avenue southwest, $1,000. Duane
q. Turner, q twO-stOry brick stable. north aide N,
between Third and Fourand.a half streets south.
sf, $500.
National Republican., 1877-02-16
DRoPOSALS FOR MARKING AND
RATING STAMPS.
PosT.OFrIcE DEPARTMENT,
WAsUINQIDy. February Ia lsI

wAsuINoIos, February 10, isiT.
Sealed Proposals will bc received at this De.
ooes Sn' for ane r iss Sse Of bo
post t-oiiices In the United States for one year,
from he lst M Hi April next, Marking and Rating
CLASS NO, I.
Circular Marking Stamps Of Steel, with cancel
the cancel one; half Inch In diameter, with tho
and days in blocks Of like m stersf with suitici.
ent thumbscrew for tho same and with handles
In proposals for this class Of stamps, the bidder
will state the charge when fitted for and accom-.
pani,d by "a hour blocks, as a. m.,4 p. m, etc..
Also, Octagon Marking Stamps, without the
cancel, but similar In ali other respects to the
bloch Sioei' months 'H' Gays OF tho same MATERIAL In
CLASS No.a
Circular Marking Stamps OF Stool, without tho
cancel, but similar In all other respects TO No. 1
bioeks and single figures for days ali Of the same
length as the steel type, but Of typo metal.
Of steel or iron. containing such words as "Adyer,
tised,n "Missent,' "Returned for better direc-
tion,, or any other word. sentence, or figures not
better directions" when several Of the same arc
required.
also, Tor such STAMPS as names Of persons when
Also, Cancels Of Hard Wood, halEinch diam
eter, containing four more parallel lines. Also
Cancels suitable for cancelling stamps on pack .
ages.
Stamps will bo ordered for the different classes
Of Offices according to present or future rcgula-
tlons and necessities OF the Department, or the
Postmaster General may at any time cease to
order any Of them In his discretion.
Models OF stamps complete. Of the bidders own
manufacture, must accompany the proposals.
Esch proposal must be accompanied by the
guarantee OF two sufficient guarantors, that the
bidder will enter into contract within ten days
after his bid Is accepted, to furnish the articles
specified in his accepted bid, and certificate
from postmaster that such guarantors are ro-
liable persons.
The accepted bidder will be required, within
ten days after his bid is accepted, to enter into
contract, with sureties to be approved by the
Postmaster General, to supply the articles the
proposal for which Is accepted, In which contract
II shall be provided that In OF failure TO sup
ply the articles, any OF them, according to the
contract the contractor and his sureties shall be
liable for the forfeiture specified In such contract
Us liquidated damages, to be sued for in tho name
fthe United States.
The stamps must bc delivered at tho Blank
Agency Of the Post office Department, at the ex.
peDse OF the contractor.
Proposals should be indorsed on the outside OF
the envelope: Proposals for Once Marking
Stamps" and addressed to the First Assistant
Postmaster General, Washington, ID. U.
JAMES N. TYNER,
Postmaster General,
National Republican., 1877-02-16
A s5,GoO Diamond Found In a TerrapIn's
Hf" Craw.

Judge Dibble, Of the Second Comptroller's Of
nee, Treasury Department, is exceedingly partial
70 good eating, and knows when he has a meal
ht for the gods. A friend. knowing his fondnoss
for good things, sent present Of q few diamond
backs The servant, in dressing them, came
across something In the craw Of tho terrapn,
hard and solid that bothered her considerable. 1t
resembled both stone and glass, and she could
not mako out what 1t might be. The family were
referred to, and finally the substance was taken
to the jewelry store OF Messrs. Gait Bro. 4 Co.
be o diamond, and valued at 5000. Mrs. Dibble
was rejoiced at the discovery, and the terrapln
was further Investigated, but no more precious
back verified Its name truly, but It will probably
be long time before another yields up so much