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MO EXCUSE FOR A BALD HEAD.

Since the important discovery of DR. JAYNE'S
HAIR TONIC, every one may, if he chooses, pre-
serve his hair from falling of, or if already bald may
with certainty have his hair restored again by faith
full and persevering application of this valuable HAIR
TONIC.
Please to read without prejudice the following
communication from the Philadelphia Sun, which in
addition to hundreds of others equally respectable
should remove the doubts of every reasonable per-
son Of the uniform and singular efficacy Of JAYNE'S
HAIR TONIC:
We publish the following letter from sense Of
duty to the public. 1t is just such letter we
should have expected from such source We know
Dr. Quigly personally, and there is no man in the
country whose opinion is entitled to more respect
lie all subjects honest and sincere, and his high
character as Physician be attested by the first
medical men in this city.-Phitad. Sun
Shepherdste,pn Va Oct. 10, l843.
Dear Sir You inquire of me whether have used
your Hair Tonic, and the effects.
Several years ago my hair began to fall rapidly
from the scalp, and had the prospect of premature
badness. During several years | used various pre-
parations recommended for the hair, from which |
derived no benefit. At length friend recommended
your Hair Tonic. | used three or four bottles ac-
cording to the printed directions, and at the end Of
six MONTHS my hair thick set, and since its ten
dency to turn grey was arrested.
have never before given certificate, recommend
ing patent medicines, which Unfortunately used
as they often are do much injury but in like
the present, where know the article TO be beneficial
and that it can do no harm, have scruples in
stating facts within my own knowledge.
Yours, &c.
JOHN QUIGLY, nj. d.
Dr.. D. JAYNE, Philadelphia.
ALSO
JAYNE'S VERMIFUGE--
JAYNE'S CARMINATIVE-
JAYNE'S SANATIVE PILLS
For sale by
R. S. PATTERSON,
Sole AGENT, Washington,
o. NJ LINTHICUM.
e Georgetown, d. c.
Druggists and dealers supplied at the Proprietors
prices ian o-6m
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THE WONDERFUL. CURES

THE WONDERFUL. CURES
form
ed by DR..
SWAYNES
Compound Syrup
of Wild Cherry in
Pulmonary CONSUME
TON, have excited the
constituent of all who have wit
messed its marvellous effects; there is
no account of medicine, from the earliest
ages furnishing parallel; the almost
miraculous cures effected by this
extraordinary medicine, are un-
precedented One among
the many certificates
may be seen
below.
CINCINNATI, FEB. l5 1840
Dr. SwAYNE-Dear Sir:
DERMIT nae to take the liberty Of writing to you
/ at this time TO express my appreciation, and to
recommend to the attention of heads Of families and
others your invaluable medicine-the Compound
Syrup of frunus Virginiana, or Wild Cherry Bark.
In nay travels of late, have seen, in great many
instances the wonderful effects of your medicine IN
relieving children of very obstinate complaints, such
as Coughing, Wheeling, Choking of Phegm, Asth-
matte attacks, &C., SC. should not have written
this letter, however, at present, although have felt
il my duty to add my testimony to it for some tme
had it not been for late instance where the med-
cine above alluded to instrumental in restoring
TO perfect health an "only child" whose was
almost hopeless, in family of my acquaintance. al
thank Heaven said the doatIng mother, "my child
is saved from the jaws of death!' and now say and
believe that, beyond all doubt, DR. Swayne's Com
pound Syrup of Wild Cherry is the most valuable
medicine in this any other country / am certain
have witnessed more than one hundred cases where
it has been attended with complete success. am
using il myself in obstinate attack OF Bronchitis, IN
which it proved efectual in exceedingly short
time considering the severity of the case. can re-
commend it i'm the fullest confidence of its superior
virtues; would advise that family should be
without it it is very pleasant and always beneficial
worth double, and often ten times its price. The
public are assured there is no quackery about 1t.
r. JACKSON, ID.
Formerly Pastor
OF the First Presbyterian Church, NY.
In districts where Calomel and Quinine have been
too freely made Of in bilious complaints, &C.. DR.
Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry, will pre-
vent their evil effects the system, and act
strengthening Alternative and improve the Bilious
functions.
CAUTION.-Al preparations from this valuable
tree, exceptthe original DR. Soaye's Compound Syrup
of Wild Cherry arc fictitious and counterfeit Prepared
only by Dr. S,oayne, whose Office is now removed to
W W. corner Of Eighth and Race streets, Philadelphia.
Sold by VIM. Staber & Co.. in Alexandria G. M
Sothoron, in Georgetown; John Ham, Point of Rocks,
Md the Rev. Isaac P. Cook, No. So, Baltimore St,
and J. w. & II. w. Davis, Baltimore, Md; T.. J..
stansbury, Annapolis, Md. and by
nov 24-6m X, FARNHAM, Washington.
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TIOARHOUND CANDY.-The subscriber has
IL recently been appointed agent for the sale OF
Pease's Hoarhound Candy. He could speak from per-
sonal knowledge of its beneficial effects in cases Of
severe cold coughs Sc, but, lest he may be deemed
an interested Witness he adduces the following,
among numerous other testimonies, to the same i'm
port:
Hermitage, .apr1l II, 1S43
/ have the pleasure to acknowledge your kind fa-
Of the LIST ultimo by the hand of my friend, MIR.
J. Armstrong, and with it your most esteemed pre-
sent, package Of your Hoarhound Candy, for which
receive my sincere thanks can only add, that may
thousands receive from its use much benefit as
have DONE then will its inventor go down to pOsterty
as one of its benefactors.
am gentlemen, very respectfully,
IS a56 Your friend and obd't serv't,
ANDREW JACKSON.
Washington, .4pril 6, l843.
The President desires me to return Messrs. Pease
& Sons his Acknowledgements and very sincere thanks
for the box of Candy received at their hands. He
has used it with much benefit to HIMSELF as remedy
for cold and cough. | am, with very much respect,
JOHN TYLER, jr., Private Secretary.
Albany May Is, 1872
Gentlemen: You will pardon me for the delay in
replying to your letter of the 18th utmo, and ack
nowledging the receipt of box of your Clarified Is
3ence of Hoarhound Candy.
Allow me to thank you for this kind respect, and
to express the hope that you VIII be ilDeray Palron-
lied in your efforts for the public. The article IS got
up in beautiful style, and is highly commended by
those who have had occasion to use it.
Your obd't serv't,
Messrs. Pease s. Sons VIM. c. BOUCK.
City Hail. .Nslc York; June 81, l843.
Messrs have repeatedly used your Candy for
coughs and colds, and always found relief but official
duties prevented from wiring to you before. But
as have lately been cued of the influenza, cannot
withhold from recommending the same to the public
am yours, truly,
Messrs. Pease & Sons, As Division street.
Lialden,vald Oct IA, l643.
Gentlemen: have to thank you for the box OF
your, doubt not, justly celebrated Clarified Essense
of Hoarhound Candy, and also for the very obliging
terms in which you have been pleased to present it.
have not, am happy to inform you, as yet had
occasion to use it, but will do so when necessary,
with confidence in its efficacy which is well war
ranted by the experience of others.
Very respectfully, your obedent servant
M. VAN buren,.
After all, the best recommendation of it is per-
sona application which he invites those afflicted with
coughs and all public speakers to make. He will
keep constant supply at his Family Grocery Store,
on It'll street, nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank
dec9 S. HOLMES.
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n ANDERSON, BOOKSELLER AND STA
Vt. TONER, betceen l2th and 18Th streets, Penn.
.4pe,ne--G. A. keeps constantly for sale the follow
ing articles, which he offers wholesale and RETAIL on
as liberal terms as can be had here elsewhere, viz;
ali Printing paper, wrapping paper .tEs1s
Binders and trunk boards
Russia, calf, and sheep skins
Writing paper, drawing paper
.a Visiting and business cards, playing cards
Drawing materials, fancy articles, perfumery
Fishing tackle and twine, writing desks
Work boxes blank books, Portfolios, snuff
Smoking and chewing tobacco, segars, &c
Also general assortment of school books, CLASH
cal miscellaneous, and juvenile works bibles
and hymn books of every denomination, (Catholc'
Protestant, &c.) at the lowest northern prices.
dec l2--U
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d TALES, RHYMES, AND ESSiIS,
by PROFESSOR RICHARD S. EVANS, Coun

d TALES, RHYMES, AND ESSfYS,
10y PROFESSOR RICHARD ). EVANS, oouh-
sellor-at-Law author Of Witch Creek, the German
Student SIC.
CONTENTS.
PART FIRST, TALEs.-The Indian Coquettes, or the
Mohawk Girls dedicated to the Coquettes OF wash
ington; the Deserted House; the Pirate Count; the
Demon Bride. t
PART SECOND, Translations and imita'
tions in verse; from the Portuguese, Spanish, Italian,
German, and Arabic languages.
PART THIRD, EssAYs.--lst, on the ialsehood OF
Gloomy Theories Cd, the policy of increasing the
Territories of the United States on every favorable
opportunity, and the proposed renewal of the Con-
gress of Panama 3d. expediency of extending pro
motion to prvates in the Army and Navy; 4th, evils
of meanness and parsimony IN public salaries; 5th
means of encouraging the emigration of the rich as
we'll as the poor to this country; 9th, influence upon
public prosperity of having men of genius at the
head of affairs illustrated by the examples Of history
The above work is nearly ready for publication.
Many Of the articles appeared originally in the jour
nails and periodicals ap l2-dlw2aw2m
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I IVES OF THE PRESIDENTS OF THE u s.,
IL with biographical notices of the signers of the
Declaration of Independence, sketches of most re-
markabe events in the history Of the country; by
r. w Lincoln. Embellished with portrait of each
Of the Presidents, and forty.five engrayngs.
sale at the book store of
nov O. r, FARNHAM,
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EAST INDIA HAIR DYE


EXTRACT.-There is no other preparation of Sar-
saparlla that can exceed equal this. If you are
sure to get CoMsTocKs you will find it superior all
others. 1t does not require putting.
DIR. LlN'S CELESTIAL BALM OF CHINA
positive for the piles and all external ailings
ALI internal rritations brought to the surface by
friction with this Balm so in coughs, swelled or
throat, tighness of the chest this Balm applied
on flannel will relieve and cure at once. Fresh
wounds or old sores are rapidly cured by it.
Deafness.
DR.. McNAIR'S ACOUSTIC OIL-Those deaf
from infancy often receive, in a most miraculous
manner, their hearing when they least expect it. by
some trfing accident event, which shows them
how easily they might have much sooner had their
hearing and saved themselves and their friends the
pain of conyersing in loud tone, without pleasure,
Of being neglected and stunned to avoid that dis
ress which is felt mutually by the deaf person and
his hearers. How sacred duty, therefore, it is
that we all necessary means to remove such an
aiction, and enjoy the social qualities implanted in
our natures This EAR OIL has the effect SO to re-
eye the tension, and bring into the natural action
Of the parts as to restore the hearing when lost or
impaired. This is proved by SO many and well-known
cases, that where known, it needs praise The
great wish OF the proprietor is, that each may speak
to others of its uncommon virtues, till sufferers may
know. and be relieved and restored by its use This
will be done in all cases of recent DEAFNESS and
many of long standing. ALL DEAF PERSONS
should this OIL 1t will relieve at once, or, if
DEAFNESS is just commencing, will remove the
cause and check its progress Those who have been
long deaf should continue ITS application few weeks
to hear WELL Each flask has full directions for use
attached to it,
AVOID ANY INVITATIONS.
The true may be known by my signature on the
flask. The copyright secured as follows:
:" Entered according to Act Of Congress- A. D. lS4l,
by CoMsTocK & Co., in the Clerks Office of the Dis
trct Conrt of the United States for the Southern
District of New York;
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MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC !-GARRET AMBER
nl SON, agent of Atwills Music Repertory, New
York. has just received large assortment of Atwils
most popular music. IL
G. A. win be constantly in the receipt of the latest
publications. and will be happy to receive orders for
Music published at any other establishment in the
country.
He respectfully solicits strangers visiting the city
and the citizens generally to call and examine his
collection, which will be sold at the New York prices.
Between 18th and 18th strts, Pennsylvania avenue.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-26
WATTERsToN's NEW GUIDE TO WASH

M AIIERSION'S NEW GUIDE To WASH
w lNGTON.--To strangers visiting this city, who
are frequently at loss for guide to direct them
to the prominent objects OF curiosity and interest
which it contains this little volume will be of great
USE 1t has been found to be so by all who have con-
suited it.
For sale at r. FARNHAM'S Bookstore, corner
Of 18th street and Pennsylvani avenue, where can
also be had a few copies of the last edition of Mr.
Watterston's Gallery of American Portraits contain
ing sketches Of the most distinguished statesmen and
orators of this country fer the last thirty years
dec l.
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ELrzABETHrowN, N. j., Dec. 9, Is

ELrzABETHrowN N. j., Dec. 9, 1643
.MesSrs Saa,ds--Gentlemen 1t is with heartfelt
gratitude for your kindness to me that make pub.
lie acknowledgment of the benefit have received
from your Sarsaparilla | have been for many years
afflicted with a cancer in the breast, and for four
years it was, thought, ncurable; it spread very
FAST that it had nearly covered the whole breast,
and for many weeks was SO reduced with the loss
Of blood and the pain of the wound, that UNI
able to turn myself in bed and my suferings during
the whole winter were more than | can tell. With
the advice Of my friends, called tive Of the most
eminent physicians of the place, who recommended
your preparation of Sarsaparilla, knowing of nothing
that would be as likely to help me; which advice
readily received, and before had taken one bottle
found change in my feelings which induced me to
take more, and when had taken the third bottle,
was like another person both IN health and strength
have taken your preparation since last March, and
although the wound is not entirely healed, It is in
very favorable state, and | believe it will be the
MEANS ultimately, of my e;'tire cure; and that the
afflicted may all find the relief which it alone can
give, is the wish of their and your friend,
EUNICE WOODRUFF.
For further particulars and conclusive evidence of
its superior value and efficacy, pamphlets, which
may be obtained of agents gratis.
Prepared and sold wholesale and retail by A. B. &
d. SANDS, Wholesale Druggists, 70 Fulton street,
New York
Agents in Washington city-ROBERT FARM
HAM, Bookseller, Pennsylvania avenue, corner It'll
street; and r. S. PATTERSON, Druggist, corner
of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street
In Georgetown-O. M. LlNTHlCUM.
In Alexandria STABLER & CO.
In Ballimore-Dr. J. A. REED.
Sold, also, by Druggists generally, throughout the
United States. Price, VI per bottle-six bottles
for IS.
us The public are respectfully requested to re-
member that it is Sandss Sarsaparllla that has and
is constantly achieving such remarkable cures of the
most difficult class Of diseases to which the human
frame is subject and ask for Sands's sarsaparila,
and take no other. ap3-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-20

The Pomercy Express Robbery
The arbitrators commissioned to ap-
portion the reward offered for The re-
covery of the trunk, &c., made their
decision yesterday, as follows
The award being $4,000, II. w. Eel
ter gets $4,000, Clark $1,000 Walker
5000, Kelly $500 and McGrath $500.
Felter is secondteller Of the Merchants
Bank, who detected the $500 note
which first led to the arrest of the rob-
Der; Walker is the second teller Of the
Bank Of New York, who marked the
note with the name Of the depositor,
Won Shet; Kelly is the Clerk of Drew,
Robinson & Co., who furnished the de-
scrip,ion of the stolen notes to the
banks; Clarke is the Mayors first
marshal, and McGrath police marsh
al who arrested Lachner and recovered
the trunk and money.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-20

TRUE BILL AGAINST DUELLIsTs.---
The Alexandria Gazette says, that at
the last Fairfax Court, the Grand Jury
found bills Of indictment against May,
Pooler, and Ashe, the parties concerned
in the late duel fought in that County,
and the necessary orders of Court were
made, preliminary to demand by the
Governor Of Virginia on the Governor
of Maryland for the delivery OF Pooler,
who is now in Jail in Baltimore, and
for the others wherever found.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-20

tiS ktCct W - oNsy oHS
three species ofgrouse, are found there,
different from the two that are so abun-
dant in the woods and about the prai-
RES at the south. A great many spe.
cies Of dncks and other aquatic birds,
swarm our lakes and rivers. Pelicans
occasionally ascend the Mississippi
and its branches far into Wisconsin,
Pigeons are abundant; quals and a
great variety Of smaller birds, both
useful and injurious 10 the interests Of
man, are found.
OF reptiles, we have also due pro-
portion, especially Of frogs, The rat
tie snake is the only poisonous spe-
icies.
Among the fish afforded by our
lakes and rivers are whitefish, salmon,
perch, bass, suckers, herring, pickerel
or musdellonge, trout, catfish sleeps
herd, lawyers, and many others, iicar-
Iy all valuable as articles of food for
man. They are caught in great guam
titles, and some are exported. The
inhabitants at the north, where game
is scarce and where agriculture has
not yet been introduced, live al
most exclusively upon fish, which are
caught in large quantities at the mouths
of the rivers. The excellent qualities
of these fish for the table are too well
known TO neen description here.
X
Within the space of one hundred
and sixty-s;x years, Wisconsin has
ben successfully ruled by two kings,
one State, and four Territories, and we
have finally set up for ourselves, with
out any great and exciting events TO
produce these revolutions. The peo-
pie have submitted TO each change
without struggle or murmur.-
They have been under the govern.
ment Of France from 1870 to 1889, or
50 years.
OfGreat Britain, from 1889
to 1894, IS
or Virginia and Ohio, from
1894 to 1900, 6
or Indiana, from 1900 to
1900, 9
OF Illinois, from 1909 to
1918, 9
fMichigan, from 1918 to
1886, Is I"
Total, I66 years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-20

The ST. Louis Republican says that
a gentleman residing near that city has
recently commenced the manufacture
of oil, Of dnc quality from corn. II is
said to burn with clear, steady light
in every respect equal TO sperm oil,
without the smoke which usually al
tends Vegetable oils. 1t will not con
geal 10 the coolest weather.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-20

The Razor Strop Man was ares
ted in Mobile on the 9Th inst, for ped
ding without a license. lie attempted
to evade the law by sharpening knife
for fifty cents, and giving away "thc
sirop."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-20

An ALIEN WIFE SHOULD BIZ NAT
vnALIzED.--It was decided by Judge
Kent, in the New York Circuit Court,
on Saturday, that wife born abroad,
and not naturalized, cannot inherit
property devised to her by husband.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-20

CANDIDATES SoR THE MAYoRALTY
IN New YoRK.-The Wings have nom.
mated Morris franklin as their candi-
date to be supported at the charter ell
ection in April next. The Democrats
have nominated Jonathan +. Codding-
ton, formerly Postmaster, as their can
didate. The Native Americans have
nominated James Harper. the publish
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-20

ANOTHER DErAuLTER.-It is asser-
ted by those who should know the
truth of the matter, that Mr.. William
J. b. Andrews, late Clerk ofihe House
Of Representatives, is defaulter to a
very large amount. One rumor states
the amount to be S22, 900; but other
statements represent i. TO be much less.
All, however, agree that there is a
heavy defalcation, although the precise
amount is not yet known.--lHarris
burg Telegraph, 23d inst.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-20

That IS A FAcr.-A Yankee editor
down East says, sit won't do to imag-
inc legislature fed al the public crib
will sit but six weeks, when two
thirds Of the members have not the ca
pacity to earn decent living at home"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-20

RPA commission has been appointed
in France TO enquire into The propriety
oldeposiling,he remains Of General Ber-
trand side by side with those Of Nspo-
Icon, in the Dome deS hvoEideJ.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-20
CoNTENrMENT.

Pleasure adorned with truth,
Sits smiling on GOVERNMENTS brow.
Mid gloom 10 age, mid light in youth,
Or labor at the plough. =
When rutiian storms assail
The peaceful cottage where she dwells,
IT'S then her joy-inspiring tale
Her wonderous precepts tells.
Content without ffown,
She feels resigned TO good DRILL,
No northern breezes blight her crown,
Nor gales her pleasures chill.
She ever blooms in prime,
Whatever her empIoyments be,
When fortune sinks, she scars sublime,
As from frantic sea.
When mortal beauty dies,
And youths vermilon fails to glow.
Conten;meni still prevails TO rise,
From faitering scenes below.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-20

ImroRTAsT Discovery. There has
been promulgated an important diseov-
cry in the manufacture Of iron, by
which the orc is b. one process convcr-
ted into wrought iron without being
first made into pig iron,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-20

observation-disclosures, the Indian
said TO be crazy, was executed on Fri
day last, in Butler. The Pittsburg
Aurora, noticing the execution, speaks
OF il in the follwoing language:
"Friday was beautiful day; the sun
was bright and warm; and yet to one
who reflected on the foul murder
which law and prejudice was commit
ting SO near to us, the sun ought to
have been obscured, and the day dark as
the deed which disgIaced it.'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-20

The LONDON MAILs.-The weight
OF newspapers from London now pass
ing BY the mails on every Saturday
night, is not less than eleven hundred
tons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-20

Put the above facts before the Peo-
pie, that they may see who wins and
who loses. They are collected from the
official returns of the Post Office De-
parlmcnt for last year. Virginia and
Kentucky are an annual loss OF over
100000 TO the department.
Virginia has an annual transportation
route Of 1855, 400 miles; New-York
has ATS, o64, or about doubio that OF
Virginia; Kentucky has l,sl4,6o4
miles; North Carolina, l,6l6,5lo
miles; Alabama, l,299,3lo, which is
The total annual cost OF carrying the
mails, there is an annual cost of 500,
900 for mai! agencies. Without this,
the account stands:
Annual nett Postage, s2,s51,52S
Annual Cost, 2.94I,3l9
Leaving. slO,2Og
IN my account OF the intended Rates
Of Postage, you make me say all under
100 miles, 10 cents; wrote II, all IN
der $50 miles, 10 cents.
JUNIUS, in.