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Curative Hercules.

TOAD'S admirable patent, safely graduated,
~ electro-galyanic apparatus, united with the
medicated yapor bath Of the undersigned; being the
only one calculated for the purpose. great ma
for rheumatic or gouy affections, (curng, as well as
preventing return of psroxysms) nervous disorders
including Gc-dooureux, and partial loss Of sight
hearing and speech complaints offeniaes; eonstiPa-
ton Of the bowels, prompt relieij) scrofua, &c.
See statements of cases. and vouchers of physicians
at apartments on Pennsy wanna avenue, south SIDE,
sixth house east of the Market, nearly opposite
Browns Hotel Attendance every day, at all hours,
previously fixed upon.
July 29-3uwtf BOYD REILLY.
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WORD TO HOUsEKEEpERs.

VTNHE Subscriber begs leave to call the atten-
l. ton of housekeepers to his large and beautiful
assortment of housekeeping articles which has been
selected with great care, embracing all the newest
patterns, most Of which having been purchased at
the northern auctions this fall at unprecedented low
prices, he feels well assured that those who will call
and examine his stock and prices cannot fail to pur-
chase. He deems it unnecessary to all the arti-
ces he has for sale and will only state that he has
on hand almost every article used in housekeeping,
such as
Cabinet ware, beds, and mattresses
China, glass, and crockery, English and Amerl-
can cutlery
Plated, German silver, and block-tin goods
Japanned ware, hollow ware, common tin ware
English and American Britannia
Looking glasses, baskets, and brushes
Solar lamps and girandoles, hardware, &c.
All of which he will sell at unusually low prices
for cash. or on time for approved pepper.
c. w. BOTELER, JR.,
Pennsylvania av, opposite Browns Hotel.
Sept 2g--3teodif
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ATTHE BALTIMORE CASH STORE

- n
"A In addition to our former stock, we hay
added the following list Of goods for gentlemen:
5 pieces of brown, green, and black Frenc
cashmeret, warranted silk warp
do single-mied French cassimeres,
summer coats and pants
do black French drap d'ete, some very su
perior quality
10 do fine plain and twilled summer cloth
10 do various colored Croton coating, for
sack coats
10 do real et-black French CLOTH of the very
finest texture and lustrs
do black French doeskn cashmere
10 do ribbed, checkered, and plain white drill
lngs
10 do colored French drilling.
Likewise all kinds of vesting, such as
Black and fancy-coored satns
Buff and white cassimeres
Valencia and Marseilles vesting.
We wish to remind our old, as well as those that
are not acquainted of our customers, that we are
still having all garments for gentlemen made up in
the neatest possible manner, and at the shortest no
tice. Fits in all cases guaranteed.
WE HAVE IN STORE
Gloves--of kid, silk, and cotton
Suspenders-silk, gum, and all other kinds
Handkerchcfs-silk cotton and linen cambria
Hosieries-brown and bleached cotton, silk and
thread
Drawers-merino, cotton, and silk
Shirts do do do
Umbrellas-silk and cotton.
All we ask is call--so do call.
April ll--iftf PITTMAN &c PHILLIPS.
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CPLENDID Fail and Winter Goods
- The subscribers arc now receiving direct from
New York, a full and general assortment Of season.
able goods. We name in part
Rich new-style silks, great variety
Rich black satin striped Armure, great variety
Rich heavy black India satns
Rich plaid twled silks
Rich colored gros de Maps and Marcenes, every
shade
Rich new-styIe Cashmere diecosss
Rich new-style mousselines de lane
Rich gala plaids, popular article for dresses
Plain, scarlet, and crimson mOussellnes de lame
Ombre-shaded alpaca lustres
Twilled and plain oil-colored French ginghams
Manchester and Earlston ginghams, low price
Very rich Brocha shawls
Do Terkerri do
Do long Cashmere shawIs
Do printed Thibet do
Do Mogadore scarfs
Do plaid satin scarfs, for the neck
Do French-worked capes and chemisets
Do do handkerchefs
Tape-bordered, hemstitchcd, and reviered hand
kerchiefs, in great variety, and at very re-
duced prices
Silk fringes, of all widths and shades
Handsomely trimmed long white kid gloves
Thread laces, nsertings and edgings
Bobbins, laces, edgings and insertings
Swiss and aconet do do
Polka muslins for evening dresses
Children's fancy worsted and lambswool hose
Ladies' zephyr worsted boas and mits
Alsosa full assortment of mourning goods, such
Bombasins, alpacas, mousselines de laine
Veil and other grapes, love wells. and handker-
chiefs
Black Grape collars and handkerchiefs
Black-bordered nencambric handkerchiefs, &c.
All of which we are prepared to offer at such
prices as cannot fail to give satisfaction.
p. III. HOOE q CO.
Pennsylvania avenue, between 7th and 9Th streets.
Sept. 25-3t
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BOYD REILLY.
CONGRESS BOOKs.-George Temple.

A NUNUNESS BOOhb--DtOTKt ItIHPIt-
- man keeps a large stock of all books sub
scrbed for published by order of Congress, at his
store corner Of Al street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Among them are
The American Archives. vols. folio.
The American State Papers. 81 vols. folio.
Land Claims from 1883 to 1888. vols, folio
Executive Documents, Reports of Committees,
and Journals of both houses, from 1853 TO 1916.
Laws of the United States, Congress edition, IN
10 vols, from 1889 to 4th March, l645.
Register of Debates in Congress from 1924 to
1898 81 vols royal Svo Continued by Congress
sional Globe and Appendix to 1876, in l3 vols Alto.
Niles's Register, in 6S vols, half bound, for
sl2O
All political and historical registers, historical
and antiquarian collections Of the different States,
also histories Of the State laws Of the States and all
books suitable for State libraries.
Aug. 2f
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IMPORTANT TO THE PUBLIC
Sept. 26

Il JOHN RIGGLES, who has, during the last
year, exclusively devoted his attention to the cut
ting department. respectfully informs the public
generally and his former customers, that he has
commenced business as draper and tailor, on the
west side of 9Th street, near Pennsylvania avenue,
where, they are assured, he will neglect no exerton
to preserve the reputation, as a CUTTER which has
been so generously awarded to him by those who
have knowledge Of his skill He will personally
superintend his business, employ competent work.
men, and will execute orders on such terms as
(whle, of course, he expects to be benehted) will
prove advantageous to all who desire handsome
it, durable clothes, and promptness of execution.
Sept ll--eo2w
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LNOR SALE OR LEASE-The subscriber
IL intending to remove from this city, offers for
sae for lease his three story brick house and gar
den street, between 18th and l4th streets. The
house was nearly rebuilt two years ago, and is in
very good order. 1t contains six rooms, two gar
ret rooms, kitchen, cellar, and porch. The lot is
I59 feet deep from F street towards an alley con-
nected with Pennsylvania avenue.
Also for sale quantity of household articles and
furniture, which may be bought to advantage by
any person desirous to take the house.
Sept l2-2aw3w +. II. GERDES.
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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND.

Faculty Of physic.-Session Of 1857.
THE lectures will commence Monday, 26th
l. October, and continue until the first OF March
ensuing.
Obstetric Surgery and Medical Jurisprudence
Richard Wilmot Hall, M. d.
Chemistry and Pharmacy-William E. A. Akin
M. D., LII. D.
Surgery--Nathan r. Smith, M. D.
Therapeutics, Materia Medica, and Hygiene
Samuel Chew, M d.
Anatomy and Physiology-Joseph Roby, M. D.
Theory and Practice of fMedicne-WilliamP Pow
er, M. d.
Demonstration of Anatomy-George w. Milten'
berger, M. d.
Instruction in clinical medicine and clinical sur
gerry every day at the Baltimore Infrmary, oppo-
site the Medical College The rooms for practca
anatomy will be opened October lst, under the
charge Of the demonstrator. Fees for the entire
course, $50. Comfortable board may be obtained
in the vicinity of the Medical College for ~ SO tc
80 so per week.
WILLIAM E. A. AKIN,
Dean of the Faculty.
Aug 27-2awtNov1
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TOLD PENS, of the finest quality and finish,
VI very superior in these respects to most of those
that have heretofore been brought to this market.
A small supply Of the above, put up in silver
cases for the pocket, with ever-pointed pencils at
tached, are offered for sale "a small lot only at
80 25 each, to close consignment-the price being
one which cannot be adhered to-,
Sept | +. TAYLOR.
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WILLIAM G. BRENT, Attorney and
wv CounselIor at Law. Washington. ID, c.,

will commence the practice of his profession in con-
nexion with Fl. III. DENT, ESQ; and in addition to
the usual business Of the legal profession, will attend
to claims which may before Congress, or either
of the executive departments or bureaus, or before
any domestic international tribunal created for the
adjustment Of private claims and in general to any
claims or rights Of property, in which his profess
sional services may be useful.
Office (the same occupied by Mr.. Dent) Al street,
west side, near City Hall.
U5= The undersigned will continue prompt and
careful attention to the branches Of business referred
TO in the above card. and particularly to any cases
in the Supreme Court the United States, in which
he may be retained.
- III. II. DENT.
Feb. l2--eo6 National Intelgencer.l
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NOTICE TO CLAIMANTs.---Thirty-

~ three years. experience as clerk in one of
the principal accounting Offices Of the Treasury,
Third Auditor's,) in which was acquired thor
ough knowledge Of the preparation and arrangement
of public accounts, and of the laws and principles
governing their settlement, fully qualities the sub
scber to undertake the transaction of any business
connected with the public departments He has for
that purpose opened an agency Office in Washing
ton, and will attend to the collection of claims, or
any other business, either in the departments or be-
fore Congress- States, well as individuals hav-
ing accounts to adjust with the general government,
particularly those arising from transactions connect
ed with the Mexican war, would find it to their ad-
vantage to employ him. -.,-.-
RICHARD BURGESS
Residence on 1lth street, between G and H
streets
James w. McCuloh, First Comptroller of the
Treasury.
Albion X. Paris, Second Comptroller of the
Treasury.
Peter Hagner, Third Auditor of the Treasury
General Thomas S. Jesup, Quartermaser Gen
eral United States army.
General George Gibson, Commissary General OF
Subsistence.
General Roger Jones, Aduant General.
General Nathan Towson, Paymaster General,
Colonel Joseph G. Totten, of the corps of engi-
neers.
Colonel John ]. Albert, of the Typographical engi-
neers.
Richard Smith, esq.,, cashier Metropolis Bank.
James Thompson, esq, chief clerk Third
tors Office.
Washington, Sept. l6, l846-3taw4w
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NIAoKINTosH,s MIsCELLANIEs,

1Nl reprinted from the London uTee-'oluihe
copy, now complete in one.
The Statesmen of the Commonwealth OF Eng
land, treatise on the popular progress in English
history; by John Foster.
The Modern British Plutareh, being lives of men
distinguished in the recent history Of Englandj by
w. Cooke Taylor, vol :.
The Expedition TO Borneo Of Her Majesty's ship
Dido, for the suppression Of piracy; by Captain
Keppel, royal navy, vol
The complete work of Dickens; 3 vols.
Captain Marryat's Log of Prlyateer's Man.
Just published. +, TAYLOR.
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r ARGE type Testaments-a small sup

ARGE type Testaments-a small sup
IL ply, in a variety of plain and richly orna-
mented bindings, just imported direct from London,
by F. TAYLOR, of size, clearness, and beauty Of
type unequalled by any before imported into the
United States
Also English Bibles ofevery size and kind, of the
most perfect descriptions in great variety.
Aug. al
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GOAL, COAL, CoAL-The subscriber

TOAL, COAL, COALi-Ihe SUBSCRIBER lh
known us the Butler coal, and which has given such
general satisfaction for the last three or -four years
lie has also on hand coal broken expressly for
radiators cooking ranges and CRATES, which will be
sold low for cash.
Orders will be received at the yard, corner Of 49,
street and Maryland avenue, near the Long Bridge,
or at the Butler coal Office, &. w, Badens hard
ware store three doors from 9th street, south side;
John F.. Calan's drug store; Z. Simms d Sons; and
at the stove dealers generally throughout the city
Sept 2-3tawlm JOHN PETrIBONE.
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XATEBsTER's Dictionary, a new edi.

"EBSTER'S Dictionary, a new edi-
w ton, the entire work unabridged in volume
Crown quaro--G. a. G. MERRIAM, Springfield
Massachusetts,, have in press, and will shortly pub
lish, new stereotype edition of We5ster's large
Dictionary, in volume, Crown quarto. This edi-
ton will contain the entire matter Of the former edi
tons, in volumes quarto and volumes royal
vo., with from FIVE to ten per cent. Of additional
matter; comprising careful revision of the entire
work, several thousand additional words, embrac-
ing scientific terms, words employed by modern
popular writers, oolloquial words, words having
become Angcised from foreign languages, &C., with
carefully prepared tables showing the pronunciation
of Greek and Latin proper names, Scripture proper
names, and geographical names, &c. The revision
has been made by Professor Chauncey A. Good
rich, Of Yale College, assisted by several eminent
literary gentlemen
While DIR, Webster's system has been maintained
throughout, to which the popular usage has so ex-
tensivey given, and is yet more fully giving, it's
sanction, yet with regard to particular words, to
which DR.. Webster gave two modes Of spelling
the popular one, and another, which from analogy,
and the derivation of the word he thought prefera-
ble--the editor gives only the present popular or
biography, when the best usage appears to sanction
this mode. Thus whatever Of valid objection may
have existed with reference to former editions is
now obviated.
The work will be handsomely got up, containing
400 to1 500 pages and the price not TO exceed So
The fret edition having sold at $40, and the second
at sl3 so. Sept. 26-2aw3w
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MOURNING GOODS, a further supply.

MOURNING GOODS, a further supply.
1tl 10 pieces extra silk warp black alpacas
Is do medium do do
Is do ow-priced do 10
25 do assorted do bombasins
10 do black and white calicOes
carton black love wells
do do handkerchiefs
10 pieces black veil Grape
25 do do do, best quality
cartons best black kid gloves.
Together with every description of goods used
for mourning purposes.
X. ESTEP
Sent 2l-eo0wf
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DoGERs,s superior knives, &o.-w

~ Fischer, importer of fancy stationery, &c,
has recently received per ship Independence, direct
from the celebrated manufacturers, Messrs. Joseph
Rogers q Sons, an extensive assortment Of their
knives, of !, 3, 3, and blades, in pearl and stag
handles a large portion Of which their very best
four-hladed knives, so well known as the Congress
pattern. Also, good assortment Of their best
mathematical instruments, razors and razor strops,
ofvarous patterns, which are superior to any 9TH
ers in the country. All may be had at Stationers'
Hall, wholesale and retail.
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THE sTATEsMAN,s MANUAL.-Th

THE STATESMAN'S MANUAL.-The
Il addresses and messages of the Presidents Of
the United States, inaugural, annual, and special,
presidents, and a history of their administrations
combined with other important documents and sta
stical information; giving also a copious analytical
index Of subjects greatly increasing the facility of
immediate reference; and including an account of
the transactions of Congress at every session since
the year 1889. 9 vols, octave. Compiled from
official sources by Edwin Williams Just publish
ed, and this day received for sale by
Sep % F. TAYLOR.
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NOTICE.-Mrs. ANN SPEIR, Successor to
lN Mrs Parker, having located herself immed-
ately in the rear of Harper q Co.'s store, on d
street, between 9th and 10Th streets will be prepar
ed to do all kinds Of fashionable and plain mill
merry and mantua- making. She viii open her fall
and winter fashions early in October, when the Ia
dies shall be duly notified. Sept 25-3if
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NTHATMAN'S london Antiquarian
Wv Drawing Paper. imported direct from the

W DTHWIHs THPeT, 1IIFUTVeu UTItCt TTUTI rTe
manufacturer under orders for the best that could be
bought for money, without stipulation as to price.
Imported per ship Switzerland by F. Taylor and
this day received.
Also lately opened, French vegetable tracing pa
per- direct from Paris, of unusual large size and ex
ceIence of quality; Perry's mapping and drawing
pens; Pery's photographic pens, Airey's drawing
pencils, manufactured Of pure Cumberland lead at
Keswick, Cumberland, and acknowledged to be the
best in England; English water colors, and other
drawing materials.
Books, stationery, periodicals, mathematical in
struments, or anything else, imported to order from
London Paris, or any part Of Europe.
F. TAYLOR,
Sept. 26 Bookseller, Washington.
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ID ICH stock of New Fall Dress Goods,

DICH stock of New Fall Dress Goods,
IL &c-WALTER HARPER 81 CO., Penn
syvania avenue, between 9th and 10th Streets
would respectfully invite the attention of their
toners and the public to their stock of ladies'
dress goods &c, opened this day, consisting of a
great variety of styles viz:
ELEGANT FIGURED SILKS.
Rich satia ottomans, all shades
Do brocades new designs
Do plaid and stripe, high coors
Do plain chameleon and satin de cheine
Do gro de royal and armures
Heavy satin stripe and figured poult de sole
Rich black silks, for dresses and mantillas
Plain satns, all shades
Mousseines and Cashmeres, all of which are
choice and beautiful designs OF the latest importa-
ton.
LUPIN's MERINoEs.
Of grave and high colors, among which are maz-
arine blue, scarlet cherry stone drab salmon, &c.
French and Scotch coIored and mourning ging-
hams, of latest styles.
Silk Highland plaids, assorted
Wool do do very beautiful
Plaid Cashmeres and mousselines
Plaid and shaded castelans, new article.
EMBRolDERIEs.
Ladies' and infants embroidered robes
French worked capes, trimmed and untrimmed
Do do collars, large assortment
Embroidered sleeves, cuffs, and inside handker.
ch sfs
Thread laces and edgings
Rich black lace.
SHAWLS.
Our shawl room is well supplied with additional
new styles received by last packet;
Intoux Cashmere long mantIes
French do shawls
Scarlet and white Grape shaws, some very rich
Terkerri and Brocha shawls, all wool
Black Thibet wool
Velvet scarfs and shawls, &c.
Patent fannels, table diaper
Cotton and linen sheeting, beached and brown
| muslins
Cacoes, in great variety.
We trust friends and customers will feel con-
fdence in all representations made of goods sold ir
our store
| Sept. 30--3teoif
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LNLOOR oIL-CLOTHs.-We have just re-
IL oeivcd from the manufacturers six sheets oil
cloth, variety of patterns, from which we are pre-
pared to cloths Of any size at the shortest no.
tice, and at small advance on factory prices
Cloha for passages, rooms, &c, can be cut to fit.
A large lot of remnants Of oil cloth, whlchwl
be sold very cheap. ID. CLAGETT d co.
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.ARpETINGs, carpetings, Carpetings,

~ &c.-The subscriber has this day received
and offers at the most reduced prices, one hundred
pieces rich, medium, and low-prleed carpetings,
comprising velvet Brussels, three-py, and ingram,
&c, part Of which are below enumerated:
10 sets super Saxony velvet earpetngs, latest i'm
portations, with rugs TO match, in all respects
20 sets rich Brussels carpetings do do
20 pieces rich three-py do do do
30 do super ingram do
25 do extra fine do do
25 do common do do
5 sets twilled Venetian do
sets plain do do, So, "a, and "A
widths
10 pieces rich floor drGggets
10 do stair do
10 do step-linen, damask patterns
do Brussels stair carpeting
25 rich chenele rugs, very handsome
25 medium tufled do do
so low-priced do
Together with table damask, damask table cloths,
napkins, and every description Of housekeeping
goods, all Of which will be sold for cash To pune
tual customers, at such prices as cannot fail to
please. X. ESrEP.
Sept 24-eo2wif
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to hire a colored woman as

w housemaid, in small family. She must
come well recommended for honesty and good con-
duct, and the usual requisites for a service Of that
kind. A Catholic would be preferred. Inquire Of
Mr.. Fischer, al Sationers' Hall Sept: 2S-tf
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Aug. 25
DOwNING'SNE wORK---The HOr-
- ticulturist and Journal of Rural A rt

~ VI Ar
and Rural Taste.-This work, the publication
of which was commenced on the first Of July, 1886,
may be ordered Of the proprietor, Luther Tucker,
CultNator Office, Albany, N. Y, or of JOS Breck
q Co., Agricultural Warehouse, 81 North Market
street, Boston; M Fl. Newman & Co., booksellers,
l99 Broadway, New York; and G. B. Zieber e. Co.,
Philadelphia, by whom 1t is published in those
| cities.
The Horticultural is edited by A. J. Downing,
esq.,, and pub ished the first of every month, each
number containing AZ pages octave, printed in the
best style, and embellished with plates and numer-
Gus other engravings, in a style similar to those
given in Mr.. Downing's Landscape Gardening u
and "Cottage Residences Price 80 per annum.
The Horticulturist will be devoted,
/. To gardening in thoroughly practical as well
as scientific sense.
2. To the description and cultivation of fruit
trees.
3. To gardening as an art of taste, embracing es.
says, hints, and designs on ornamental and land
! scape gardening.
a. TO rural architecture, including designs for ru-
raj cottages and villas farm houses, gates, lodges
ice-houses, wineries, &c, &c.
In short, this periodical may be considered con-
tinuaton of the various works rural subjects, by
its editor, which have already been so avoraby re.
ceived by the public. 1t is his object to assist
as far as possible, in giving additional impulse to the
progress of horticulture and the tasteful IN rural
lIfe subjects which are now so largely occupying
all those interested in country pursuits
Subscriptions received by J. F. Caan, Wash.
ington city, and by the agents for "The Cultiva.
tori throughout the Union.
July l7-df
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DALTIMORE College Of Dental Sur

II Vi DtntdI
ID gerry, session Of l64G-47.-The lectures and
mechanical instruction in this institution @lil COM
mence on the first Monday Of November, and con-
tinue four months.
A new and commodious building will be in read
for the class. Large and costly additions have
been made 10 the museum.
To encourage emulation, a handsome set Of ex-
tracing instruments worth $50, will be awarded
to the member Of the graduating class who shell ex
hibt most proficiency.
Chaplin A. Harris, A. M, M. D., Professor of the
Principles and Practice Of Dsnth Surgery.
Thomas L. Bond, A. M, M. d., Professor Of
Special Pathology and Therapeutics.
w. r. Handy, M. d., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
Amos Westcou, A. M, M. D., Professor Of OPP
eTatve and Mechanical Dentistry.
Cyreneus o. Cone, ID. ID. s., Demonstration Of
Mechanical Dentistry.
Ticket Of each professor S25 90
Matriculation 5 90
Demonstration 10 90
Dissecting ticket (opdonaD 10 90
Diploma 30 90
w. r. HANDY, M. D.,
Sept % Dean.
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RoNAPARTE and his Marshaps, sc.

RONAPARTE and his Marshal's, &C.,
- &C. &c. TEMPLEMAN has received fresh
supply of Bonsparte and his Marshal's.
Prescott's Conquest Of Mexico.
Wadde Thompson's Mexico.
Vegetable Kingdom.
Douay Bibles.
Ursuine Manuals
Presidents messages from Washington to Polk,
new edition, 2 vols, royal 9vo.
Administrations Of Washington and Adams, 9
vols. ~.
On hand large stock Of law, medical, and mis-.
eelaneous books selected particularly for this mar
ket, for sale at low prices. ..' 40
Sept