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New HOuse-Furnishing Ware
Room.
A Card.

YNHE undersigned, considering himself duly
u qualified, offers his services to the citizens
Of Washington for the drawing Of plans and spe-
cfcations Of dwelling other houses, and also as
measurer of builders work. Charges moderate.
He may be consulted between the hours Of and
10 o'clock, A. NJ, at Mr.. Purdy's Office, Lumber
Yard, 7th street, Market-House square.
feb 27-tf JOHN G. HARNESS..
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BANK NOTE ENGRAVING.
DRAPER & CO., Bank Note Engra-
)vers and Printers, Walnut tree. opposite
the Exchange, Philadelphia.
N. N.B.--JoHN DRAPER, senior partner ana to.-
merIy of the firm of Murray Draper, Fairman &
n feb. 8--tf
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VALUABLE MEDICINES.-C Connell's Pain
Extractor, Great Western Panacea, Life Pills,
Temperance Bitters, Balm of Columbia, Sarsapa-
rila, Expectorant Syrup, Balm of China, Hewes'
Liniment. Acoustic Oil, Mothers Relief and other
valuable Medicines, prepared at the extensive es-
tablishment of Comstock g. Co.. Cortland street.
New York.
For sale at Il. I. bhOWNS
Agency Office and Commission store,
F street, near Treasury Department
feb 7-2aw6wiD
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WILLIAM p. SHEDD,

old Centre Market, opposite j. Walkers.
TEEPS constantly for sale all kinds OF fresh
n meats; meat well dressed, and at moderate
prices. march LIFT
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TINE subscriber, having determined to publish
this paper daily, and feeling it to be his duty
to close up his former business, most earnestly re-
quests that all persons indebted to him will make
immediate settlement. This is not only required
as a matter of right, but Of necessity; as he has
obligations that must be met very soon. He leaves
the lumber business with his son and Mr.. James
A. Lenman-to be carried on under the firm
Ward and Lehman and he bespeaks for them
share of the business, believing they will give
tisfaction. ULYSSES WARD.
Jar. 24-tf
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AEORE LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT.
M Il. PURSELL has just received, at his CHI
na and Glass Store, opposite Browns Hotel, lenn.
avenue, four cases Of Connexions Patent Solar
Lard or Oil Lamps with cut and plain shades,
which will be sold low by THO. PURSELL.
feb l4-3tis Union e. Intelligencer 3tis.
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TOOTH ACHE CURED.
DIR. Van Patten.

A regularly qualified Physician, as well as an
experienced DENTIST, cures tooth-ache, in all
cases where it is proper and desirable to save the
aching tooth, for which the charge is but Fifty
Cents.
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GEARS PICTORIAL PUBLICATIONS are
- for sale at Browns Agency Office and Com
mission Store, street, seventeen doors east OF the
Treasury Department
feb 7--2aw6wD
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It being necessary to close my late business,
urgently request all who are indebted to me to make
m early settlement and solicit continuation OF their
custom by my friends at the above store.
feb 1916 Z. ECkLOFF.
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DERSONS suffering from TOOtha che,
i will have it cured by applying Wheeler's Tea
berry Toothwash, in one minute, and still the tooth
will be protected by it from all decay it will also
cure soreness of the gums; cures sofness of the
gums, and effectually stops bleeding Of the gums ;
and by using it for preserving the teeth, gums, and
mouth they will always be kept pleasant aod in the
hest state Of health
Having used Wheelers Teaberry Toothwash
(and powder,) have found them to possess cleans
ing and purifying properties, and while they when
and beautfy the teeth, they have beneficial effect
upon the gums, by imparting to them free and
healhful action. F. A. RAYBOLD.
/ have used Wheelers Teaberry Toothwash and
its effects upon my teeth and gums have given me
a high opinion of its merits. | cheerfulIy recon-.
mend it TO general use.
H. R. KNEASS.
My daughter has used Wheeler's Teaberry
Toothwash (and powder) and has found its effects
to be cleansing and publication of the gums, and
a sweetening of the mouth. | have no hesitation in
recommending it as the most beneficial preparation
for the teeth have ever seen.
Having made use of your much celebrated Tea
berry Too,hwash, / feel convinced that it is the best
article | have ever known, and hereby warmly re-
commend its use to the public in general, as pleas
ant and efcacious article for preserving the teeth
and gums. Sold by
o. FISH e. co.
6b7-f Browns Hotel
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The undersigned, having been appointed agents
for the above Company, are ready to receive apph-
cation for insurance against fire, as also marine
risks, upon the most favorable terms.
feb s-,f MIDDLETON & BEALL.
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A. GLADMON, ,

Shop corner Of 9th and M streets, Washingson.
Where, at all times, Sash, Blinds, Doors, &c, can
be had. All manner Of work in his line will b ex-
ecuted at the shortest notice. 4ees
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GEORGE COLLARD,
DEALER IN LUMBER, WOOD, COAL, LIME
SAND, AND CEMENT,
Corner Of 9Th So. and Missouri Avenue.
Nov. o.
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MUTUAL FIRE AND MARINE INSU-
RANCE COMPANY OF BALTIMORE.

RICHARD NORRIS, President
DIRECTORS.
Columbus O'Donne, John d. Early,
B. H. Richardson, A. Hyatt,
James Harwood, VIM. Loney.
JoHN l.. LAFITTE, Secretary.
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Coal! COaI!!

THE subscriber has for sale at his yard, at the
entrance Of Sixth street and Missouri avenue, on tht
canal, COAL Of good quality.
feb 24-tf. GEORGE COLLAhD.
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C.. III. VAN PATTEN, M, D., Dentist,
DERFORMS all operations upon the Teeth,
i Gums and Mouth, with tho greatest care and
skill. Office near Browns Hotel, and next door to
Todd's Hat Store. feb 25-ly
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DREStEY SIMPSON, Pennsslpsnis .apen,..
i Worth sids, ID door east Of llh street, keeps
a general assortment Of Farnilv Groceyi.,' -S'P'
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nENNIS HUMPHREYS Livery Stable. cor.
ner of 9th and G. streets. Horses and Csr-
riages to hire. Horses taken At livery, and kep,
in the best manner.
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Jonas Green. date Of
IL Philadelphia,) tenders his professional SER
vices to the citizens Of Washington and its vicinity,
practitioner Of the Homeopathic system of medi.
cine. His residence is on G street, near Sd.
dec 23-tf FsF13E
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BUsINEss cAnDs.
BENJAMIN HOMANs.

,HAHLES PASCOE, Boot and Shoe Store
~ on seventh street, between d and e streets.
IN nano general assortment Of all articles kept
~ boot ana shoe store, which are offered at pri-
ces that cannot fail to please MI y, = PA'-
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MATTHEW ST. CLAIR. CLARKE has
IM oiened his Office in the rooms lately occu-
pied BY Corcoran s, Riggs, opposite the Treasury
Department, and will attend to all business su-
trusted 70 hun, requiring an, Agent or Attorney,
dec. l3-tf 'Askf2Fs} ~
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FRANCIS Y. NAYLOR,
Copper, Tin, Shcet-Iron and Stoue Manu- tacturer.
Roofing. Guttering, Spouting, &c. South side
Pennsylvania avenue, near Third-strect, Wash
ington, City, D. G.. # #&gs 633G 86tG
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NT III. GUNNELL-Dealer in Lumber,
wv. Lime, Wood, &c. Corner of Canal and
6th streets, near Pennsylvania Avenue.
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A NDREW J. JOYCE, Horse Shoeing and
II Smithing Establishment, successor to John
Daley, corner of l4th and streets, near Fulier's
Hotel. Thankful for the patronage he has receiv
ed from liberal public, he solicits continuancs
of the same. III
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JOSEPH DOWNING AND BROTHER, House
u Carpenters and Joiners. Shop on square B, be-
tween 9th and I.2 streets, near J. M. Farrar's
Bowling Saloon, will be ready for the prompt exc
cution of work at all times. s dec 19-tf
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-27
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The journal of Yesterday was read and approved.
The SPEAKER announced that the first bust
ness in order would be the call of the States for pc
ttions. .rr .s d
Mr.. CULVER, on leave given, presented the Pc
tion of Samuel s. Clark and AZ other legal voters
Of Dover, in the State of New Hampshire, praying
that the seats occupied by persons claiming to be
representatives in Congress from that State be va
Gated, on the ground that they were elected by
genera-tcket, in violation of the law of Congress-:
referred to the Committee of Elections.
The SPEAKER then proceeded to call the COM
mtees in their order for reports. ..t
".aT u.s.. PRIVATE
Mr. LIGON, from the COMMITTEE of Claims,
reported bills of the following titles, viz: .
bill for the relief of the heirs Of DR.. John Gray,
deceased; ...,.-.....
{ A bill for the relief of Matilda Drury, accom-
panied by report in each case; which bills were
severally read "a first and second time, and COM
mted. ... .. ..
Mr.. JOHN A. ROCKWELL, from the same
committee, made adverse report upon the case
Of William A. Ducr; which report was laid upon the
table
( On motion Of Mr.. 10 N A. ROCKWELL, or
dered, that the Committee Of Claims be discharged
from the consideration ef the petition Of the pres-
dent, directors, and company Of the Union Bank
OF the State Of Rhode Island and that it be COM
mitted.
Mr.. GILES, from the Committee on Commerce,
reported bill authorizing the erection of certain
lighthouses, and for other purposes; which bill
was read twice and committed. ..f "
PRIVATE. 'a". '
Mr.. G. also, from, the Committee on Commerce.
made an adverse report upon the memorials Of
Walter Titus & Co.. and Thomas III. Leggett e.
CO.. merchants Of the city Of New York, for return
of duties; which report was laid upon the table.
.. ...... l4 HOSPITAL MONEY.
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Army Of the West.

The st. Louis Republican of the 10th inst says ave
have taken some pains to procure accurate information
in regard to the condition and future prospects Of the
Army OF the West" under General Kearney and we
acknowledge that the result of inquiries fills with
solictude. We have great confidence the commander
OF the expedition. We know his prudencehis perseve
his ability to surmount great and extraordinary
difficulties but we are satisfied also that he has to
he escapes them General Kearney, it is now certain,
leaves the United States under peculiar and
teal circumstances. He has reached Fort Bent with
command of at least 800 men, nearly all of whom
the exception to be found in the companies Of infantry
which received into the service before his depar
from the fort He has been followed by battalion
Of FIVE hundred infantry composed ofMormons-by Col
Prices regiment Of mounted mcn thousand strong and
by Major Willoks battalion, consisting Of five hundred
mounted men In the Of the present month,
Their regiment Of infantry will be organized, and their
way numbering at least thousand men. And 10
these to be added thousand at least connected
with the train Of the army. Should they reach
of oryeght hundred men, and with the teamsters and
attendants Of the camp il will be swelled to six thou
sand Al least this number WILL at all events have to
be subssted and that subsistence must beyond ques
ton, be derived from the United States.
Gen. kearney arrived at Fort Bent the Goth OF july
and left the I'd Of August He had limited supply
Of rations and these extenuated by reducing the
to half raons. But he was not permitted by cir
cumstances to stop there and await supplies for he
in absolute want Of forage for his horses. He
for them the prairies This is the true OF his
brief stay at Fort Bent and denotes the difficulties in
his way, and in that Of the mounted men who to
follow him.
Tar MoRxoS INrAsrRr:-We have report, that
since the death Of Lieut. Col Allen, Lieut. Smith, Of the
L. s. Army has been assigned the command OF the five
hundred Mormons enlisted for the western expedition
under General Kearney.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-18

Yesterdays arrivals exhibited further increase Of
travel 10 and through the city, az the following summs
AsroR-J Ramsay, s. c.; Mr.. Pond, Hartford; J. Cox.
Boston; N. Layworh Cincinnati; q. Hale, New Haven;
c. Willard, schsnectadyw w. Garrett Oh srlestoni e Mo-
SON. Buffalo; w Hefenstein, Chicago; A Kolinski Po-
land; r. Sumner Boston; a Austin Phladeipniai Il.
sharplss, do; q. Marsh, Vermont; w. Long, Boston;
Geo Adams, do; Dr. Eorman' s,ince'on; 4. Weld Bos'
bet Boston; q Bradley, doi j. Hart, Troyi Hon j. H.
Chusncy, Maryland; Geo. Morgan, do; Edw. Powder
do S. Lsthrop, Georgia. w: Williams, Rochester.
drews, N c., A. Carroll, Albany; T. wsidess, Msssa-
chusetts; A. Charber DO; w. Guntor, Washington; A
Frysenger, Illinois; q. johnson, Buffalo; H. Townsend
Boston; veeder. Canandsgua; II. Wales, Michigan
derson; Col Stanton, u. 8. Al N. Middleton, Phiiad.;
NJ Buchanan, Baltimore.
FnArxLIS-J. Wheeler, N. CT W. Bunsll Bridgeport
Dr. Mott, Schenectady; ); Hopkins, Val w Ellis, Mo
Boston; j. Hasley, Norwich; J. French, New Londoni
w. Carnes, Boston; Keenan,, Philad.; B. Phelps Bos
ton; W. Goddard, Philad.; L. D Lent, do; C. johnson
Savannah; e. Swift, Portland; H. Hawaii, Bridgeport
burgh; Lee Philad.; Z. Howard, Geo; q. Howard
do; A. Alton 81 John; H. Erdton, 8 c.; stenberger,
Connecticut; Hanock, Ohio; G. Osgood, Norwich g.
NJ Miner, do; j. James, do; T.. Barney do; w. Denhsm
do; A. Howard, Providence; w. Murphy. Jonesville y
Higgens, New Haven; O. Wiley, Georgia; Mr. Hart,
Utica; H. stonelife Hsrtford j. James, ss.sachusett,
Z: Alexander. s. c.; L. Beecher Boston, McConneil
Ohio; r. Thomas, Philad; @. Ripley, Texas; T. smith,
Bedford; w. Stevenson, sc.
JUpsor-N Tuttle, New Haveni w. III Hill. haruordi
M.Arnod, Conn; j. Ames, Mass; j. scranton, ~ III ID.
Rockwell, Hartford; O. Rice, New Haven; H. William
son, Waterbury; f. Coleman, N. vi w. Hudson, Va;
+. Coaset Tennessee;A Gage, Ala; X TAFT Providence,
Pniisd.; NJ. Cooke, do K Buell., Hartford Mr. Bliss,
ingten, D. c.; A. German, Philsd
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United states District Court.


Grand Larceny the High Seas-Patrick O,Brien,
indicted for stealing $50 soveregns was put on his trial
From the statement of tae United States District Ator
ney, it appeared that O'Brien and man named Pullsn
shipped at Glasgow the 18th day of July last board
the ship Duncan as passengers for this city Shortly
after they on board they formed an acquaintance
Pullen had $50 soveregns in purse in his trunk but
believing the trunk insecure and OBren having large
strong chest Pullen requested him to take the money
and keep 1t for him until they arrived in port OBrien
consented opened his chest and Pullen gave him the
purse and sovereigns which he placed in some parti
would be safe there Puen afterwards asked for
the purse saw until they arrived in port when he
asked OBrien fori IT, The latter then opened his chest
and handed Pullen his Upon taking the purse in
his hand, he observed that II light but made
mark he and OBrien agreed shortly before to meet at
certain house in the city in the course Of the evening
Pulen, according to agreement, came to where they
were to meet, but O'Brien did not come. Pull
LEM after waiting considerable time for him went
to the ship, and ascertained that OBren had there
in the mean time, and hadstaken away his luggage II
then occurred 10 him that all not right. and he
counted his money, and found that he had only 80
rsgns out Of his I5o He did O Bren afterwards
until he him board the ship Patrick Henry in
refused then to have any communication with him. upon
rested.
The Rev. Mr. McGrNNIs proved that prisoner called on
him. on the 26th August and lodged in his hands 40
vereigns for which he, Mr.. McGnnis, gave him his
ceipt The prisoner called the 2sth and insisted
getting back the money and stated that he lost Mr. Nc
Gnniss receipt The latter refused to give the money
until he made affidavit OF the loss Of the receipt upon
whch tne prisoner went away ana returned the next
day with an affidavit. A receipt was drawn up the
paper and signed by OBrien, An alteration then
took place between hem and the witness kept both the
money and the receipt and had Bren arrested having
in the mean time heard Of his being charged with steal
ing large sum of money from q felowpassenger. II
also appeared from Mr. McGinnss testimony, that the
prisoner went by the name Of Patrick Balery and that
OBren had six sovereigns and silver at the time
he gave the money to the witness, which he, OBrien
kept for his
The was here closed for tho prosecution-after
which the Court adjourned to this morning
The grand jury into court in the forenoon, and
handed up bills against James Van Vleet and Allen
Stewart, for endeavoring to make revolt board the
ship Garrck ALSO against Van Vleet for assault
on the mato with dangerous weapon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-18

Army Intelligence.
In the Picsyune Of the 9th instant find the follow
dated = my
CAMARco, August 27th, 1886.
General Worth, with the first brigade Of his
division is at the depot established by him in the
beautiful village of Seralvo about 70 so miles distant
from here and on the upper route via Mier e Monte
rey. General Col Smith, with the and brigade, Is
about Is miles beyond Mer, and is to halt temporarily
at village say 80 miles this side of Ssrlvo.
The first infantry and the third brigade will both march
follow. No movement beyond Seralvo will take piece
till the arrival of head quarters at that pointsay about
Sept 10th. Meanwhile Gen Worth is actively engaged
in increasing the of transportation accommodating
the rsutcs in advance of his position &C. The people Of
Seralvo received him very graciousy. Colonel Hays,
OF tho first regiment mounted Texan Rangers, has
turned from his long march to San Fernando leaving the
bedy Of his regiment to rest and recruit at the village Of
China on the San Juan, above In obtaining valuable
ton Of counryn concliating the people in all the set
Elements through which he passed. and learning their
tentons towards our army and governmentthis march
has been credable, and well c0nducted.n the highest
degree. Some two three thousand of the refugee
troops Of the 9Th and 9th May, in Monterey
der Mea but are deserving every opportunity Canales
country hence to Monterey endeavorng impress all
the ranchero into service against Nearly The whole
ranchero population have deserted this neighborhood
possibly to join the army voluntarily but probably
to secrete themselves from military impressment The
rumor OF Paredes being prisoner is confirmed and
he is to be executed Arista has been recently in
Monterey but Mejia 10 the active commander. No op-
position from the garrison at Monterey is anticipated it
is understood they will assuredly run away on the ap.
smaller Villages in the valley Of The San juan h have
small garrsons of troops cautioned in them for supplies
The army in numbers 60OO will be in possession Mon.
terey about the 18th 70 the goth of September and of Sal
tllo by the 3Oh. The troops are generally well-the
Tennessee troops and of the Ohio list and I'd regi
ments suffering from sickness The greater portion
the lower Rio Grande until the necessary supplies from
this country itself can be insured to the army.
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The New Haven Courier Of the 10th inst says;-"Wc
think rather singular fact that the FIRST benevolent
society Of the ages society which. believe receives
and disburses annually money than any other in
the worid-hed ifs annual meeting in this city during
me past week occupying three days, and yet not one
OF The New York secular papers felt warranted in send
ing reporter TO the meeting, excepting the Herald
fsctS
Another link Of the universal lightning line has Just
gone into successful operstisn The PhiIadelphs and
Harrisburg section Of the Atlantic and Ohio TeIe-
graph" was, Wednesday, completed and worked as
FAR Lancaster with substantial iron cord instead Of
light copper WIRE and the cord will also be imms datc
" substituted between Lsncastcr and Harrisburg.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-18
Elections

THg ELrcrIos MArSr.-The returns from this
State indicate election of Governor by the people In
the Congregational Districts, far as heard FROM
with the exception Of the Third District, which has
elected Hiram Belcher, whg-there has been choice.
There is democratic loss OF some FIVE six hundred
on the CUBE vote in Cumberland county. and
also large losses in other towns that have been heard
from The Legislature still remains In doubt We have
no farther returns Of members elected to that body
The following the for Governor 80 far as
rain
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SErT l7.-Samuei g. Smith, Executor of Jonathan
Lov.joy u.s. Wm. Tdggark-This was action on pro-
missory note for $3.50 So II dated the goth OF Sep
TENDER, 1889, and payable on demand. Mr.. Lovejoy
died in March, 5I5, and the nee found amongst the
cutor The defendant pleaded the general ISSUE and gave
in evidence stated and settled account between Mr..
Loveoy and the defendant dated in ls43 upon which de-
PENDANTS counsel admitted there balance of 500
due to Mr. Lovejoy which they willing to pay with
interest although in point Of fact they believed there
nothing; but the defendants books and papers hav
ing been burned out in the great fire Of July, he
unable to prove the fact The jury gave verdict for
plaintiff for $557. For plaintiff, Mr. Cowles; for defen
dant, Mr. Gerard
Before Judge vanderpool
Clarke 20. Day-This cause was summed up to-day
after which II was given TO the jury, who had not
dered verdict up TO late hour yesterday evening.
The calender up 10 90 will be called up this morning.
(Friday)
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HANGING ACADEMY-MADAME ACHILLE in
returning her sincere thanks for the liberal patronage Of
mo ne Puplc desires most respectfully TO M
form the that she about her proe ssiona
dance to Seminares and private families Her Salon, Al
Walker street. will Saturday the I'd October for
the tuition Of those ladies' and gentlemen who wish
Join her dancing and wzng classes form private quad
rifles, as foows:-
For young ladies' and also for gentlemen under 10
years Wednesdays and Saturdays. from o'clock
M for gentlemen above 10 years the same days ats o.
clock Evening class for gentlemen Tuesdays and Thurs.
days o'clock and the Soirees exclusively for her psps
and their usual.
diton the dances already Known New York. she will
sruct her pvps in those Polka Watzes and Qusdrlles
and London.
These beautiful pas the quadrlle Mazurka; the
Ceayius Uatz the graceful Rsdoca; the Viennose or
wahz deur fempsi the pretty uar cling temps compos-
cd months London by Perrot; Maxovtsn
anew Marurka yatI which with that, cinq tsmps.
will not be brought Paris till the coming winter These
be taught by other person in New York than
Madame Achills she has received them from Mons jules
cusIvely coneded by the above celebrated professor in
testimony OF their high esteem 81 I'm MWFsr
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CoURr ron THE CONNECTION OF ERRoRs.-Wcd-
nssday Sept is-prssent 1t Gov Gardiner and 10 Sc
majors No THE Mohawk and Hudson r. r. Co. vs.
>. Brown Mr.. NJ. + Reynolds YVES heard for plaintiff
IN error.