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in Florida some IL years; do look as though the
climate was unhealthy No, sir, its one Of the best
climates in the world, rather should saw this sec
ton OF tfor in speaking oi as one persons make
a great mistake. West Florida and the extreme
SOUTH perhaps some portions OF the Interior are ra-
Their unheahy--there is too much stagnant water,
and too little space for the circulation OF fresh air.
and agree that persons unaccustomed 10 the coun-
try may not be able to standt-they will most like
ly suffer severely from bilious remlten fever; but
are healthy enough here, and there ID no better
possible climate Tor lnvallds than that oil East Flo
rda
In regard to danger from the Indians, perhaps you
can Judge tor yourself Some two hundred miles
south you may find few specimens OF the race, but
hereabouts assure you they are very scace." You
could hardly scare up enough in days travel to do
dance al the American Museum And then they're
grown wonderful tame of late-thev're as harmless
young alhgators, though allow hey have rather
fierce look, and might brighten some of your
mouslached dough faces. | don't think, however,
there any occasion for men to fear them
Our soil you will observe consists OF three differ
ent kinds along the coast the white sand extends
ITSELF from its shelving banks, several miles into the
interior this Of course is OF little service-but the
prairie land, and the hammock land, which conf
pose almost the entire section OF the country, ex-
cept the immediate seaboard, are both rich and fer
tile in the extreme. And as tor products oil the soil,
we have very little occasion to produce anything
except fruit AT present, and until we get a little
more thckly settled only raise the articles we
need for our own use, corn, &c. &c But, sir. the
best of cotton and tobacco will ere long be Ncdgced
hers, and the sugar cane increased greatly feese
will be the principal staples and IN qua and
quantity we can compete in these articles v "a any
part of the world. / have, as you can observe,
about 200 acres under cultivation and the expert
ment 10 each OF these articles thoroughly convinces
me that this may be made great country for
growing either
Our live oak timber Is another valuable. Govern
ment have constantly running some three or Tour
schooners freghting this awey to the different naval
stations. And learned al short time ago that a con-
tract had been entered into by some speculatng
yankee to furnish Eng, and with this same Florida
live oak. | can furnish you with some statistics
hereafter, which may rather surprise you. can tell
you, sir, wants but little that nature don't
yield spontane to live here perfect prince.
A very little ready money, and few "niggers" to
start with and he is independent.
Well, Major, il you have no objection, we will
now adjourn, and tomorrow we will go more into
particulars and will get your opinion OF the best
mode of raising fruit, locating emigrants, clearing
the interior, rendering il more healthy, and In
creasing the value OF Florida, as national Terri
tory.
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pIANO.FORTES, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, NEW
MUSIC, &c. SC, just received at ATWILL'S Music Re
pository 20l Broadway st. Pauls
Purchasers invited examine several splendid Rosewood
Mahogany Pianoortes this day added the already
teusive assortment Pianos hand Flutes Guitars, Sc
SC in great abundance.
The supply of and admired Music is very great embr
cling the publications from all parts of the country Purchasers
depend receiving editions liberal deduc-
ton where music is ordered in quantity.
rIefo owi gisa mall tisto tba aic
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GENERAL BERTRANp.-It may be matter OF some
interest to many TO ascertain more particulars OF the
distinguished visitor who has lately visited New
Orleans, and therefore we supply the following
brief MEMOIR
Bertrand, Henry Gratien, count, general OF dlv-
sion, ald-de camp OF Napoleon, grand marshal OF
the palace, &c famous for his attachment to NapO-
leon whom he and his family voluntarily accom-
panied TO ST. Helena. He was born OF parents in
the middle ranks at life, entered the military ser
vice. dlsting ushed himself in the corps OF engineers,
and rose to the post Of general OF brigade. In the
camp at Bouogne, in 1904, Napoleon had occasion
to become acquainted with his worth. From that
tim. Bertrand with him In all his campaigns,
Signalling himself everywhere. especially at Aus
tertz where he was OF the Emperors ades-de-
camp. In 1906, he took Spandau, fortress about
six or seven miles from Berlin, after an attack OF
few days; and in 1871, contributed to the victory
over the Russians at Fredland, and excited the sd.
miration Of the enemy by his mastery conduct in
building two bridges over the Danube, after the
battle of Aspern in the war OF 1909 against Austria
He distinguished himself equally in the c4u pa sns
OF 1872 and 1913, particularly at LutZen and bauf-
zen la October, 1913, he defended several inp,i-
tapt posts against superior numbers, and after the
battle of Lsipsic, in which he defended Llndenan
against Giuiry conducted the retreat in good order
After the battle of Hanau, he covered Mentz until
the army had passed the Rhine He took part in
| the campaign of 1914, by the side of Napoleon,
whom he accompanied to Elba, returned with him,
and finally shared his residence at St Helena After
Napoleons death QS2) he returned from st. He
lena to France.
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GARD TO THE LADIES,

NEW Patent Invention, combining elegance and
"A in Ladies' dress habit pesse fitting and making, SO
Market street between Hamilton and Cherry streets Ladies'
elegant fit, with niable accuracy, which highly
al in producing aues garments, also made with
and DESPATCH and in conformity it'll the latest Parisan
and London fashions Ladies measured their residence
required Ladies taught the above invaluable rights of
the invention be disposed Of by the practice of which the
advertiser has realized very handsome income and instruction
acquired in two easy lessons-terms moderate.
Wanted Immedately-a apprentices and improvers
lima
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STR NkER,S RAW

HE propretor thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed
thus lar, beg leave 10 inform, that in addition the usual
cons OF the place they have engaged the celebrated Band
universal Satisfaction given by them at the United States Hotel
Saratoga for the past who will play fair at
OF Monday Wednesday and Saturday for the balance
of the s23 lwsec
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CARLTON HOIISE

THE SUBSCRIBERS prepared TO make arrangements
with families and single gentlemen for the winter or by the
reasonable terms.
The prices Of this establishment the same heetoore
viz: 81 so per day. :. BENSON HODGES
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PIANO FORTE.

John PETHICK respectfully informs his friends and the
public that he has hand at his old establishment,
No. 20i Blocker street,
choice Of Piano Foes which he will sell the
reasonable For touch and tonethose important
considerations with players of experience-he would readily
challenge with the best Pianos and
durability, he refers the and frequent ommenda
tons of his instruments by various professors who have nsed
them the last twelve The comprises
os patterns both of rosewood and mahogany Of six ocves
and eighty notes, full German scale
New York, Sept. 18TH l8l3. s2l 1msec
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~ flhNO FUN NlhNUfhCl
You respectfully requested TO call at 1888 Nassau street.
and examine specimen of plates made by
which excel all Others in beauty Of engraving and neatpe
of finish Besides they be afforded much cheaper than
heretofore, il large number is required.
Carriage Makers plates executed style that
can't be surpassed.
w. l.. ORMSBY, 1888 Nassau street
N B:-Mmuacturer's Labels, and Engraving and Printing
generally promptly executed cheapyery cheap lm-r
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IMPORTANT TO INVALIDS,
VISITORSTO THE ISLAND OF CUBA.
pr O(r n ESS HOTET

TN the village of Ceuo three miles from Havana This
bhment is advantageousy situated properly fitted pu
and attended afor'ng the benefit of country life without
excluding the comforts and pleasures of the Capital pre-
venting timely attendance to business Every
promised by the the satisfaction of their
CHARGES.
Boarding for single person in 50 90 day.
or three persons 81 SO day
each person.
With families particular agreement may be entered into
n. B-Omnbusses running from morning till night be-
the Cerro and Havana making the trip in half hour
sol I'M
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TIE
INDIA TEA COMPANY.

INDIA TEA COMPANY.
1873 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK.
ENCOURAGED by the satisfaction given since the opening
their respectfully invite the attention Of
chants and families their ample stock Of superior Teas and
Coffee purchased for cash. by of the firm long
the trade and for Teas imported by the
East India Tea Company of London They confidently
mend tem only the best in quality but cheaper fro
10 Is than be had elsewhere All ordersprompu
and faithfully executed. SIS
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M. LARUE,
Manufacturer and Wholesale Deale,

M. LhhUE,
Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer,
l62 Canal corner of Varick,
have hand large and splendid assortment of the
above articles which they selling greatly reduced prices
They Of the latest fashions and
peor in their and pecu style marting beau
tiiu rich lnstre the hair, durability the curl
tanned by any other manufacturer.
Old Curls altered pattern and made look like
a trfling expense.
A liberal allowance made TO retailers. $40 lmsr
TO MILLlNERS, &c.-CARL KING, the celebrated Tus,
can Hat Manufacturer respectfully informs his KIND
friends and PATRONS that he has himself with Mr.
Joseph Lyon ate from ar aud have established themselves
No John (under the firm of Lyon King) where
they have most splendid assortment Of Paris Mllpe Ar
cs suitable Tor the The above stock consists
Of elegant assortment Of Tuscan and Straw Hats rich Silk
veves rich Velvet Ribbons Lutrng and Satin Ribbons all
Silks and every other article in the Millinery line.
Messrs L. X would also that the above goods have
been purchased for cash (dec from the manufacturers and
will be sold small advance those who may be
pleased TO favor them with CALL.
sic LYON KING. IT John ST. N. Y,
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HARPS.
T +. BROWNE co. Manufacturers of the Improve ed
d Patent Double Action Harp, by Royal Letters Patent
London-established $780, (many with Erd) No 49,
Broadway and 731s Chambers street, New York
j. f. Browne offers for sale Broadway, the finest col
lection of these beautiful instruments in the United States His
arrangements such enable him business
European prices thereby saving purchasers the high duties i'm
posed by tariff ON these instruments.
Browne would observe these Harps constructed on
the most approved principles with all the modern improve
ments unequaed IN braney Of tone neness OF touch
them for the Of climate this country, in which
they will be found far of European
facture imported in the usual way.
These Hps patronised by the elite of musical and
professional talent in Europe the latter he would
tou N e. Bocha, who invariably selects from this establish
The attention of professors this country solicited
Lists Of and descriptions may be Forwarded by post
Repairing carefully attended Harps taken in exchange.
Strings, Sc. SCI lm"r
pIANO FORTES FOR SALE--A large aud valuable
stock consisting of from so French action piano ortes
all new offered for sale All Broadway Lispenard
and the factory a West Fourteenth street, between the 5h
and 9th
This comprises several very highly finished and superb
toned Instruments with 81 and octaves Of the latest and
most approved patterns
Every piano forte will he warranted for year, and will
sold at prices unusually low.
J. WALKER
N BA variety of good Piano Fortes kept exclusively 70
hire. au29 I'm
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MONUMENT TO LORD SYDESHAM.-A beautiful Ia
bet to the memory of the late Lord Sydenham has
been erected IN the Gallery OF ct. Georges Church
Kingston. The tablet was prepared IN England
and is chaste in It's design as finished III Its execu
ton. IL bears the following inscription
Near this spot lies the body Of
The Right Honorable
CHARLES POULETT THOMSON,
BARON SYDENHAM,
OF sydenham, County Of Kent, and Toronto in
Canada.
Born Sept. H. 1899.
Bred merchant of London and st. Petersburgh,
He from early age
Devoted himself to the service OF his country.
lie sat in Parliament Tor Dover and Manchester
From 1926 TO 1889
Was Vice President OF the Board of Trade
From 1880 10 1894,
And Presidsnt, with Seat in the Cabinet,
From 1884 10 August 1889,
When he was appointed
GovERroR GENERAL or BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.
While in this high station he accomplished
The Re-Union OF the Can edas
And abored increasingly
TO found sy stem of Institutions fitted to secure
The peace and prosperity OF this country.
A fatal accident occssoned his premature deceaso
at this place, on the 18th Sept, l54l ct A..
He rests from his abors and mis- works do
follow him."
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TO THE LADIES.

TO THE LADIES.
RINGLETS, FINE AND WIRE CURLs. gRAIDs
Shell Combs and other Ornaments suitable for decorating La
dies Heads
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d. M. PEYSER, q Co,

ID. M. PEYSER, ~ CO.,
MO. ITO William street. Of John street, and 43 Broad
~ have received by arrivals extensive supply
Of the following FANCY GOODS which were carefully Sc
they offer for SALE wholesale and retail liberal terms.
viz
Berlin Zephyr and German Worsted-the complete
sortment.
Berlin Embroidery Pattems-a choice selection
Canvass for Embroidery of cotton wosted lnen silk gold
and ., yer of all widths and qualities.
Silk Chenille for embroidery, trimming and flower making
Purse Twist German French and English plain and shaded
in skens, sticks, and spools.
Floss Silk for Embroidery and Fringe Makers in skeins and
spoos
Suspenders supebly embroidered, and Suspender Trim
mDgs.
Gold, Silver and Steel Beads in all Nos.
Mother of Pearl Gold Silver and Steel Purse Ornaments
Gold and Silver Fringe, Braid, Cord Twist, Thread and
Tasses
Embroidery Frames, and variety Of different Fancy Ar
cles.
Artificial Flowers--a choice selection.
Frnges of cotton worsed and silk imported and domestic
Gmps Tassels Buttons and all other kind Of trimming
ivl 2mse
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A BRAHAM KAsTOR, importer, No; 1913 Broadway, has
"A received by the steamers Great Western and
and also by the ayre packets fine and large assortment OF
new style Silk Bullion Frnges eimp Cords Tassels But
Of French Embroderies such Infants; Dresses and Waists
Lace yeis Thread Points Silk Blond Trimming Lace Fancy
Ball Dresses and description of Gloves Ms and Cuffs.
Of Worsted Coa, Habits and Gaps for ladies'
Children and other articles descre-al
Of which he offers reasonable prices wholesale and retail
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A. SAMANOS offers for sale, at No, Wall st, 10 hhds
"A. Muscovado Sugar, and
IS bags of Coffee landing from brig raz from st. Jago
In Store
hhds Sun cured Muscovado Sugar suitable for reines
boxes white Sugar, free labor
Is bales superior Guisa Tobacco sutable for manuiac
$50 sega of Lord Byron woodv leand variety of Other
brands.
wANTED-A Cooper, and Mil wright that understands
carpenters work st Jayod, Cuba; be single
OF temperate habits. Apply as abov' SO lmsr
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AMERICAN CoTroN MILLS IN CANApA.-We under
stand that two enterprslng gentlemen from the Uni
ted States, with the design OF establishing cote ON
manufactofy IN the Province, have recently conclu-
ded the purchase OF fine mill privilege In the
Chambly District, where they are now engaged IN
erecting buildings upon extensive scale, TO carry
out their plan We believe il an admitted fact that
British manufacturers are unable TO compete with
those OF theU States IN supply OF the coarser de-
criplions cloth, while the discriminating duty
ia about per cent in favor of the former which
will not the expenses ate ndirg two reighs
across the Atlantic, the one OF the raw material from
America, and the other OF the manufactured arti-
Gle OF this country, either OF which the American
is not liable TO In the manufacturer, establf he'd
within own boundary, stronger comp
will be found, for besides being on better footing
in respect to duties, he will have the advantage Of
cheap labor as can be procured in any part OF Eu-
rope. The common wages given to women EN-
ployed at factories in the Eastern States is So to 81
per week In the country parts OF this Province
thousands work for as little as So per month, and
they well satisfied to get 1t. At present there
exists colonial duty OF five per cent cotton wool,
which we hope our Legislature will remove at Its
next session. for since we cannot consistently Sc
cure 10 old England this branch Of the manufacture
ing trade, we should by all means, afford every faci
iity of making It an object Of colonial industry
Montreal Herald, Sept. 90
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UNITED STATES
TIE A f M p o RIU M,
III late l29 Chatham street, Ne,o York.
And 1l6 Fulton street, Brooklyn.
AnuNrv am Rtrrcura Grpurr


AGENCY, 3l8 BLEEcKER STREET
w LIE SA l. AN ID l. A J.,
THE CANTON TEA COMPANY continue Is offer for
sale and fragrant Teas of every variety and style
Their specially includes the delicious and
powerful grades Of Green and Black Every package bears the
Of neatness and elegance and the Teas therein
thoroughly secured from light and air. that their quality and
power will remain unimpaired climate Their system
Of prosecuting business perhaps scarcely To be exceled
founded the utmost regard to the rights of the custom
especially with weight and quality and unr
vailed cheapness All purchasers called
articles which fail give them the satisfaction, which
the will be cheerfuly and promptly refunded Country
merchants, public establishments heads of families and ship
masters will find decided advantage supply themselves
from this establishment
GENUINE JAVA COFFEE roasted every day.
Orders from all of the United States executed with
prvmptitude and despatch.
The only warehouse in America for the sale of Hou-
quas celebrated Black Tea au29 msm
GREAT IMPROVEMENT IN FRICTION MATCHES
'INHE SUPERLATIVE MATCH, made without birthstone
other deletereous offensive ngredisnan article that
is actually waterproof and misakes made and sold
by the propreors o patent lately obtained o6 Bleeck
er street, New York
These matches ignite with and certainty in all weathers
and climates, and burn with brilliant flame for than
minute and that too vertical position, that several letters
may sealed with by the blaze Of Of them They
lay IN water Tor hours ignite and when the wood
dry burn as before some saturated in peumed and
exae agreeable odor instead of the execb and unhealthy
enya OF the birthstone match. Orders and communications
may be addressed to q. BOWEN
Agent for the Patentees, at No. l6l Blocker stNY
h-None soid or delivered IN hawkers. 81 lmer
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WIN. T. JENNINGS ~ co.
DIAPERS AND TAILoRs 2si Broadway, American
- Hotel the Founain an
Of seesonabe goods including Cloths Casmeres
ings, &c, al the and Styles under the
that the system Of small profits and quick returns
WHICH has elected liberal patronage will be continued
ders in future with promptness. =
feature the establishment which must commend il to
those requiring articles for immediate the addition
stock OF assortment Of first quality ready made Gar
ments, consisting OF
Surtouts Frocks,
Dress Goats, fantaloons,
Vests, Office Coats
Travelling Ffochs, Dressing Gowns Sc
A choice collection Of
Silk and Satin Scars, Crayats.
Handkerchief, Gloves,
Suspenders, Hosiery
Under Shirts, Drawers
Muslin Shirts, Collars &C.
At prices which must offer inducements to purchasers
iva 3m~ec
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WATCHES-The largest most splendid assortment Of
w Watches in the city, be found the subscribers
As he constantly receiving all descriptions of Gold and Sill
ures in England France and Switzerland he is enabled to
offer larger assortment and at much less prices at retail than
EACH Watches and jewellery exchanged bought All
WATCHES warranted to keep good time the returned
Watches clocks and jewellery repaired the best
asd warranted lower than any other place in the city
q. e. ALLEN, importer Of watches and jewellery,
lmrec Wholesale and retsl 30 Wall street stairs.
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SHIRT MANDATORY,
AND GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING STORE,
GO MAIDEN LANE.~Just received the latest and most
% approved French pattern shirts general assortment OF
Shirts under hosiery handkerchlefs
Shirts aud under made order and repaired
short notice For sale, Counting House Desk with three
drawers and book rack VIM. COLLINS.
au2O lmsr
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NOTICE.-GENTLEMEN'S CAST-OFF CLOTHING
IN PURCHASED and the highest price paid for them Per-
having the above articles and wishing dispose them
will do well by calling on the subscribers -
J. WILSON co. Courtlandt ST. N Y
line through the Post Office otherwise will be punc,ual
y attended to. -
Dying Securing and Repairing in all its branches Clothing
bought, sold and taken in exchange s2i lwsr
CASH HARDWARE
ALFRED f. l. RAVE,
IMPORTER OF HARDWARE AND CUTLERY
No 30 Greenwich, corner Barclay street,
is NOW OPENING complete assortment of goods in his
line which he offers wholesale retail the lowest
terms that they be purchased at IN this city Agent for
Coopers Glue. go
Country merchants will please favor him wha call previous
n making purchases au26 Imtr
TEA TRAYS, TABLE CUTLERY, &c.
w. SPIES co. 28 Pearl street, are now opening Six
"A. casks of and elegant patterns of Tea Trays embrac
ing variety of quality color aud Sizes from eight
~ inches
Forks - 80 -
Also one case patterns Crookers fine Pen Knives.
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7, for sale at all times, at tie
!. Preston, three doors from
b street, Of a superior quality,
.au be bought in the city, for
JOHN r. PRESTON,
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NSLAS1Y~ &c-Persons about RENTING money to their
Zk%%K hSa friends in the old country can be sup
~<HEN2As1E Piled with Drafts, in sums OF Q, g. S. 10,
=s- 20 ESQ., or any amount payable on demand
reland PROVINCIAL Bank do Messrs James Built Son Co.
Bankers, London Barnsd Co, Exchange and Discount
ing Company Sir VIM Forbes Hunter Co, Scotland and
ne W c oG s @ Ss by %
Caledonia which leaves Boston the LIST October
pcation to w. x VAPSCOI
At their General Passage Office, 3 Peck Slip South
N BAH letters from the country must paid.
oGpc
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FOR HALIFAX & LIVERPOOL

ME&rM4N@ The ROYAL MailSteam Ship CALEDO-
Z/kTEAfa MA, f. q. Lott, Esq, Commander, will
SzYs4xH leave Boston for the above ports ON Sunday
Ezz-es--<-E->s-- October LIST.
Passage 70 hiyegpool'. '............ ..'sl2o.
Passage TO Halifax 20.
Apply to ID. BRIGHAM, Jr, Agent,
s233tm No Wall street