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HUNTS MERCHANTS MAGAZINE,
COMMERCIAL REVIEW.


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BOOTS AND SHOES.

TNHE subscriber respectfully informs his numer-
u customers and all others who wish to pur-
chase anything in the Boot Shoe line, of the very
best workmanship and materials, and at the lowest
prices that he still tnues the business at his old
stand, on Pennsylvania avenue near the corner of
tenth street. He has made arrangement for the man
ufacture and purchase of work which will enable
him to furnish every variety of Boots and Shoes,
for gentlemen, ladies, and children, the very best
terms. All work of my own manufacture warrant
ed as to quality and fit. J3la as
VIM. MOORE.
N. B. All persons indebted to the late firm of
Moore & Douglass are requested to make immediate
payment otherwise the bills will have to be putinto
the hands Of an officer the business of the late
firm must be settled up. .r
oct 2-tf VIM. MOORE.
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HARPERs' PICTORIAL BIBLE.

i ing this splendid Bible in the most elegant and
substantial manner. Specimens Of the binding may
be seen at Mr.. X. Farnham's Bookstore, corner oi
Pennsylvania avenue and lth street. Persons hav-
ing copies to bind assured that pains or ex-
pense will be spared to produce binding which
will correspond with the beautiful typography and
superb embellishments the work.
Orders will be received oy the subscriber, at his
bindary, Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Fullers Ho-
tel, or at Mr. Famham's Bookstore, above. Please
call, if possible, during the present week.
Binding of every description faithfully executed
by 'r JOHN A. BLAKE,
june 2O-tf Bookbinder.
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILRoAD D
PATENT AGENCY
At Washington CITY, ID. G.
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE

Al washington CITY, -. u. :
VENAS G. ROBBINS, Mechanical Engineer
~ and Agent for procuring Patents, will prepare
the necessary drawings and papers for applicants
for patents, and transact all other business in the
line Of his profession at the Patent Office He can
be consulted on all questions relating to the patent
laws and decisions in the United States or Europe.
Persons at distance desirous of having examina-
tons made at the Patent Office, prior to making APP
plcation for patent, may forward (post paid, en-,
closing fee Of five dollars) clear statement Of their
case, when immediate attention will be given to it
and all the information that could be obtained by a
visit Of the applicant in person, promptly communi
Gated aa
All letters on business must be post paid, and
contain suitable fee where written opinion is
qured. Office on F street, opposite the Patent Of
fee. He has the honor of referring by permission,
to Hon. Edmund Burke, Com. of Patents Hon. H.
l.. Ellsworth, late Com. of Patents; H. Knowles,
Machinist; Patent Office Judge Cranch, Washing
ton, D. c.; Hon. R. Choate, Mass, U. 8. Senate;
Hon. w. Allen, Ohio, U. s. Senate; Hon. ] B.
Bowlin, M. c., Missouri; Hon. Willis Hall, NY;
Hon. Robert Smith, M. g., Illinois; Hon. Breese,
U. s. Senate; Hon. ]. H. Relfe, M. G., Missouri
Capt. H. NJ. Shreeve, Missouri. -
aug l0--tf
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Farm for Sale.

TIME subscriber offers for sale 1891 acres Of
Il land, lying in Montgomery county, 23 miles
from Washington City, on the road leading from
Rockville 10 the mouth Of Monaccocy one third,
or more, of the land is woods, containing good
timber. The cleared land is of good quality, and
easy to be improved The buildings are large
two-story brick dwelling house, with basement
and garret, barn, tobacco house, stable, &c.
For terms enquire on the premises, Of
JAMES TRUMAN.
july left Rockville Journal st.
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TO THE AFFLICTED.

+ #s...a+s.te HI HI T. "A
nOAD'S patent graduated elec,ro-gavanic appa-
~ ratus with patent insulated poles for medical
and other purposes.
The undersigned is prepared to apply the above
admirable all pervading, pleasant, safe and potent
remedial agent, which has accomplished wonders,
where all other remedies have failed, in the whole
train of nervous and rheumatic complaints, ftoo
numerous to be here particuarized) and in the
actual restoration Of sight, speech, and hearing,
where no destruction of the organ has taken place.
Most respectable proof from physicians and others
will be exhibited at his apartments, south side Penn
sylvana avenue, sixth house East of the market
and nearly opposite Browns Hotel, where the
splendid first size or largest apparatus will be kept
in readiness at any hour, day night that may be
appointed; and the second size for use abroad
when required. He has received due instructions
in their application from the inventor, for which he
was previously prepared by many years expert
ence in the use Of electricity in another form.
AS this Is subject to which justice cannot be
done in newspaper advertisement, communica-
ton will shortly be made to the public in another
way, embracing opinions of eminent physicians Of
the apparatus and selections from successfully
treated eases. fr.@&
The undersigned having twenty-five years ago
been in tn practice, in certain cases. of aiding the
operation of the electric fluid by relaxing the system
during its use in the vapor BATH this sautary prac
tice will be continued, the oatn invented by him
being peculiarly adapted to such service.
BOYD REILLY
p. s. b. r. has been appointed one of the
general agents for the sale OF apparatus and rights
Of use in places not already disposed Of Ladies
and gentlemen who had not an opportunity of see
ing them at the Capitol or Gadsby's Hotel are re-
spectfully invited to examine and try their, ffecti
at his apartments; they will find them by no mean
shocking july IL
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Doors AND SHOES, just received

DOOTS AND SHOES, just received.--
ID We have full and complete assortment of
Mems Boots, Bootees, NulIifers and Caters, Ladies
Caters, Half-Gaiters Kid a. Morocco Buskins, Ties
and Slippers, French style Misses Cater Bootss
HalEGaiters, Buskins, Ties and Slippers, together
with complete assortment of Chilrens Shoes,
which we will sell at the very lowest cash prices.
r. l.. SMALLWOOD 81 Co,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10Th streets
may l2-n
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TNHESuBscnIRER keeps constantly on hand agood
Il assortment Of HARpwARE, including hollo,U
,oare, Wood Ware, Brushes, Baskets, Jap. Tin Ware,
Door Mats, and large collection of Miscellaneous
Goods to which he invites the attention of pur-
chasers, believing that he can and does sell as low
as any other house in the city.
Jan 3I-f GEO SAVAGE
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SNETHEN'S SERMONS,

TUST PUBLISHED by ULYSSES WARD, +,
y Washington City, and for sale corner Penn
sylyania Avenue and I'd street, opposite the Rail
Road Office, Also at the bookstore Of ROBERT
FARNHAM, corner Penn. Avenue and 18th st.,
and at the bookstore Of JOHN KENNEDY, F,
between 18th and l4th streets, Washington city
GRIFFITH & SIMONS, Philadelphia; METH
ODIST PROTESTANT BOOK ROOM, South
street between Baltimore and Cd street, Balti-
more, Md.
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A CARD.

-
Fare from Washington and ALrandria 10 Nor
folk $5 so.
VNHE public are hereby notified that passengers
u are now taken by the Potomac steamboat and
chmond and Fredericksburg and Richmond and
Petersburg railroads, to Norfolk, Virginia, at the
low rate of five dollars and fifty cents including
meals, on the James river boat.
Passengers by this superior line leave Washing
ton at 9 A. M. on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thurs
days, arrive at Richmond at AZ p. M. (eary enough
to view its beautiful scenery where they lodge and
leaving Richmond at s A. M. for Port Watthal
on the Appomattox, there take the fine> steamboat
Augusta (Which has been put in rstrate order) for
Norfolk, where they arrive between and p. M.
Returning, leave Norfolk at 3 P. M, lodging on
board the Augusta, arriving at Richmond to break
fast, and at Washington by P. M. the same day.
The public may rest assured that it is the deter
minaon of the proprietors to keep up this line per-
manentiy, and to accommodate travellers between
Richmond and Norfolk in the best manner and at
the lowest rates.
For tickets, or further information, apply to
Capt. J. Rogers, on board the Potomac steamboat
Powhatan, or to GEORGE MATTINGLY,
june 23-tf Agent at Washington.
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JAMES p. TUSTIN

OFFERS his services to his friends in the Dis
~ trict or elsewhere Collector, Copyist and
Agent. Communications addressed to the adver.
tiser at Washington, (post paid,) will meet with
prompt attention. Residence sth street, immedi-
ately in the rear of the Patent Office
NAV 2O-3taW6m
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EskSzs EskszSSssNz zsSsss{Nz

DERSONS wishing to enjoy themselves dur
i ing the approaching winter, should see well
to the condition of their mouths. A spleodid as
sortment of TEETH with or without imitation
gums) may bsHseen at DIR. Van Patterns; and
he is prepared to execute anything in the line of
his profession in the most perfect and professional
manner bthH 7p
~ b. His patrons are earnestly invited to call
and If any repairs are found necessary, they will
be gratuitodsly and -cheerfully made
Terms moderate as usual.
Pennsylvania Avenue, between 9th and 7th sts
and next to Todd's Hat Store. oct. 27-tf
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ELEGANCE AND ECONOMY
Beebe & COstar's Fall StyIe or Hate

VNHE elegant, light, and highly finished Mole
Il skin Hat, made by the celebrated house of
Beebe g. Costar Broadway, New York, we offer
for sale. Gentlemen will please observe that these
hats are ''comme il faut' in all respects. Also,
Leary g. Co.'S much admired style, full assort-
ment. H
Gentlemen about changing their hats are politely
requested to give VA call Our present stock will
be found unusually handsome and a, exceedingly low
prices.
Hats of the last fashions sold at twenty per cent.
less than usual prices
TO THE LADIES.
We would announce that our entire stock of chill.
dren's Caps is now arranged for SALE We solicit a
call, as the goods are freely shown at all times
,##t STEVENS g. EMMONS,
oct s-6teo Hatters, and 2, Browns Hotel
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Journeymen ShOemakers Wanted.
WANTED Immediately, by the subscriber IL
w first rate workmen [of both branches] to whom
good wages and constant employment will be given.
MALCOLM DOUGLASS
Manufacturer of, and dealer in Boots and Shoes,
south side of Pa avenue, between and 10 streets.
oct l0-2w s....
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GENTS WANTED.

A FEW MEN Of the proper qualifications, can
IA find usefu. and profitable employment, in
circulating vaul,le work, designed to illustrate
Bible Geography, for the use of Sunday Schools.
Apply at this Office June 20-n
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A NTHRACITE COAL. - superior lot Of
n Butler and other Coal, cheap for cash only,
may ka had of the subscriber. Orders received al
the Office opposite s. 8. Coleman's, or at the yard
neae the Long Bridge.
fob eff #'h JOHN PETIT BONE
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stoves! stovesw stoves II

Y The subscriber has on hand large assortment Of
STOVES, of various patterns, u which the atten,
ton Of his friends and the public is respectfully in
vited. COOKING STOVES, from the smallest
to the largest Sizes for wood or coal, AIR-TlGHTS,
Chamber and Pahor STOVES. RADIATORS.
Nine-plates, with or without boilers, small BOX
Stoves and Coal Graies, new and second hand, all
Of which offer at very reduced prices and no hum
bug with general assortment Of Household and
Kitchen + FURNITURE, new and second hand, bat
n first rate order, such as .3 NJ rts#Eal
Sideboards, bureaus tables chairs, bedsteads, beds
and bedding, carpeting, andirons shovel and tongs,
knives and forks, china, glass, and croekery ware,
brittania tea and coffee potts. japanned ware, stair
rods, hair and shuck mattresses SSc. &c. With
many other articles too numerous TO mention, all of
which offer for sale the most liberal te,ms---
Look out for the RED SIGN, WITH WHITE
LETTERS. f fs.lEt4
LAMBERT S. BECK
SouA side Of Penn. Avenue, between 9th and 10th
is oct 29-tf
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A CARD.--The undersigned begs leave to ten
~ der his thanks to the citizens Of this COM
munity for the liberal patronage which they have
bestowed upon him during the past year, and very
respectfully informs them that he still continues
the Auction and Commission business at Concert
Hail. near Browns hotel, where he will promptly
and with dispatch discharge all business in his
line, to the satisfaction of any and all persons who
may favor him with it.
He would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
as possible, the needf, being at all times accepta-
BILE, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
ian 90 Auction and Commission Merchant.
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A. NEW WORK, just published and for sale at
IA the book and pamphlet stores, and the print
ing Office Of Mr.. ]. NJ Davis, corner of Pennsylva.
mia Avenue and 18th street, pamphlet Of 32 pages,
entitled, "The claim Of the Church Of Rome to the
exercise Of religious federation during the proprie-
tsry government Of Maryland examined: by Josiah
+. Polk" oct 2l-eod 2w
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PEACE VS.. WAR III.

BLESSED are the peace makers"
THO the Public generally, and to my friends in
IL particular wish to say one word we have been
informed, and verify believe the report to be true
that many families are much in want Of such House
hold goods as may be found among the assortment
constantly kept at our Store both new and SECOND
HAND of almost every variety and description, and
may be bought for Twenty per cent cheaper than can
be had two months hence. Purchase now gentlemen
fyou wish to keep peace at home." A word to the
wise is sufficient. Please call on the subscriber.
LAMBERT 8. BECK.
South side Penn. Ave. between 8 and 10th SITS.
N. B. large assortment of Parior, cooking
and air tight stoves, both new and second hand for
burning either wood or coal. sept If
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FRANCIS Y. NAILOR.

Pensyirania .aren,e near 3rd street, Washington
CITY, ID. C..
Copper, Tin, Sheet Iron, and Stove Manufacturer.
Roofing, Guttering, Spouting, etc.
Also, on hand, a choice collection of Stoves. va
risus patterns which he will dispose of on moderate
terms oct l9-If
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MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.

Rates Of Charges, bet,oeen NeO York, Philadelphia
Wilmington, Baltimore q Washington.
L'OR every ten words, not exceeding one hun
j. dred, exclusive of the Address and Direction
When communication exceeds that number the
price on all words exceeding one hundred will be
raducei IN ono third the nrce -
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DIR. ROSES
|tELEBRATED TONIC MIXTURE for Fever
" and Ague and Bilious Fever. This great reme
dy never fails in curing Fever and Ague, thousands
who have been cured know its value, and thousands
more may know it when attacked by that bone break
ing disease if they but prove its virtue. tef
Prepared at DIR. Roses Laboratory Phila, and sold
by JOSEPH BEARDSLEY,
Penn. avenue, near Twelfth street Agent for all of
DR.. Roses celebrated remedies. sept 24-lm
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Carriage Springs. M
y OWLAND'S Elliptic Springs "A to 24 in. by
~ 3, 4, S, 6 and plate, for sale low, by
E. WHEELER,
oct l0--lm Penn. avenue, near 7th st.
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WASHINGTON AGENCY

4rStHH TIC IHsufanCe Company, OF Hart
FORD, Come ecticut.
x PPLlCAIfON for insurance, or the renewal
- of policies, and all business connected with
the office may be made to the subscriber, agent Of
the Company for the District Of Columbia. and Vi.
ciniy, with full power to receive and issue policies
on terms as favorable as any other Office
ID. A. HALL, Agent. :.
Washington, Isl April, ls46
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LAMPS!!

f LAMPS! LAMPSu
niNE OIL and Solar Lamps of the most ap
II proved patterns, and sold at the lowest prices.
A constant supply Of FRESH Pine Oil-Pure
Sperm Solar and Summer Oil--Burning Fluid
Chm ey's Globes--Wiks, &C., for sale by
a O. WHTTTLESEY.
jy 5tf G st. Todd's Buildings.
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BRICKLAYERs WANTED,

BRICKLAYERS WANTED,
TNO work on the Temperance Hall, to receive pay
i in stock bricklayers. friendly to the Temperance
cause, who would be willing to work for stock in the
building, or give day or two for the good of the
cause can go to work Immediately materials
the ground and the work ready, apply to-,
sept i4-tf s. PARKER, or
GEO. SAVAGE
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NOTICE.

TIME Undersigned having been appointed scaven-
i ger for the seventh ward of the city--respectful
y informs the citizens of that ward that he is pre-
pared to execute the duties ofhis office with prompt
ness, any orders left at his house, on Maryland ave-
nue., at the corner Of 9th street, at Mr.. Lloyds
lumber yard, corner of Virginia avenue and 18th
streets, will be promptly attended to.
sept l4-eodlm THOMAS AWARD.
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OT Communications destined for any place be
yond the termination of the TELEGRApH, will be
faithfully written out at the last Station and put in
to the MAIL.
June LOTT AMOS KENDALL, President.
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SPOONS.
a NEW aud beautiful article of Table Desert,
IN and Tea Spoons, warranted equal to real silver
at onefth the cost. Just received and for sale by
L. WHEELER,
oct lO-lm Penn. avenue, near 9TH ST.
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nECLARATIoN OF INDEPENDENCE
- Miniature Sheet--with the Heads of tn
residents. For sale at this Office une soft
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nARLOR ROOMS to let, on 18th street, be
tween E and F. Enquire at this Office.
oct 29-6teod
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lust PUBLISHED, and for sale at the Book
t) Store Of II. Ward & Son, Pennsy lvania Ave-
nue., near the Rail Road Depot, and at J. Ken
nedys Book Store on #, near l4th street,
No. 1 of the OregOnian;
Or, History of the Oregon Territory; containing
the Laws Of Oregon, with-a Description of the Po
ltical condition of the Country as well its Gil
mate Resources Soil, Productions, and Progress IN
Education, With Map. BY CHARLES sAxToS,
Of Oregon City. J.. june l3-6m
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT
- A BRICK HOUSE on street, between 9Th
Ali;l. and 9Th. Inquire at this Office. or OF
W.. III. WARD, 9Th street
sept l5-eodlm
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1846-06-05
Gen. TIA ylor,s Dispatches.

Since our news from the seat of war
was made up, we have received the off
cial despatphes Of Gen. Taylor. 1t is
sufficient, however, 20 say that they con-
firm the previous advices in every impor-
tant particular. We quote the following
passage relating to the respective losses
of the two armies, &c.
ct has been quite impossible as yet to
furnish detailed reports of our engage.
ments with the enemy. Our loss is not
far from three officers and forty men
killed, and thirteen officers and one hun.
dred men wounded; while that of the ene-
my has in all probability exceeded three
hundred killed; more than two hundred
have been buried by us on the two fields
of battle.
"I have exchanged a sufficient number
of prisoners to recover the command OF
Capt. Thornton. The wounded prisoners
have been sent TO Matamoras-the woun.
ded officers on their parole. General la
Vega and a few other officers have been
sent to New Orleans, having declined a
parole, and will be reported to Maj. Gen.
Gaines. / am not conversant with the
usages Of war in such cases, and beg that
such provisions may be made for these
prisoners as may be authorized by law
Our own prisoners have been treated with
great kindness by the Mexican oficers."~-
s. e. Post.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1846-06-05
Volunteer meeting.

Pursuant to previous notice large and
animated meeting Of citizens and soldiers
meet in the Court House in Upper Sandus-
ky, on Monday evening, lst June, 1916,
to make preparations to proceed to the
scene of action now going on between the
United States and Mexico, to defend the
Stars and Stripes of our country.
On motion OF E. N. Banks, Col. Andrew
McElvain was called TO the chair, after
which, on motion Of G. P. Culver, w. T.
Giles was chosen secretary.
The Chairman being called upon stated
what he thought to be the object of the
meeting. The secretary being called 70 !,
explained, as far as he knew the object ol
assembling together.
Col. Kirby, Sears and Culver, each ad.
dressed the meeting, with some very ap-
propriate remarks.
On motion Of Mr.. Reed, committee o
Eve was appointed topresent name to the
company for their consideration, said
committee, consisting of j. N. Reed, NJ
Fl. Kirby, I. Officer, J. Longwell and W
II. Giles, reported without giving name
Sears, McElvain aud Reed. spoke with
considerable warmth, presenting to the
audience. the fact. that a foreign power il
now in combat with Us and the necessity