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"A Card.

HNHE undersigned, considering himself duly
IL qualified, offers his services to the citizens
of Washington FOR the drawing of plans and spe-
cifcatiops OF dwelling or other houses, and also as
n,easurer Of builders work. Charges moderate.
H may be consulted between the hours Of Q aud
II o'clock, A. NJ, at Mr.. Purdy's Office, Lumber
Yard, 7ib street, Market House square,
fob 27-tf JOHN g. HARDNESS.
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LOOK II is WAY EVERY BODY:
Painting done by the art Of HOcus POcus.
TNHOM,S HILTON, House, Sign. and Orna
IL mental Painter. Old Chairs repainted, and
Furniture vanished. He will be ready for the
prompt execution of work at all times on the most
reasonable terms. Shop on 9th street. between
G and III Streets march l2-tf
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Oh ZAP FOR CA ASH!!
l.. 8 BECK g. son, =.

House. + Furnishing Store, Pennsylvania
Auenue, South side, befDeen 9M and 10Th
streets, Washington.
We have on hand new and secondhand goods
such as Bedsteads Beds, and Bedding; Tables,
Chairs. Bureaus aud Sdeboards; China, Glass,
and Crock,ryware, Cutlery, Hollow-ware OF every
variety, Sbovels and Tongs, Carpets Brooms,
Brushes, Willow and Woodenware; with va
riety Of articles too numerous to mention. apr l6
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CUMBERLAND COAL. from the celebrated
Ofpines of the Maryland Mining COmpa-
ny, and of quality heter than any heretofore Of
fered in this market, can he had by the car load or
smaller quantity. at eH. ]. PURDY'S
in3i ar1 Coal and Lumber Yard, Centre market
!. + feb 6--u 8t@4 +" #r Ut an## @ r
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New Flour Store.

TNHE subscriber has taken thu warehouse on the
north side OF water street, opposite Messr,.
Read 81 Son, aud intends keeping supply of all
the various grades Of -four He will endeavor to
make the interest of dealers in the article to give
him CALL as he is determined to sell at small pro.
fits. LEWIS BROOKS,
feb TT Water street Ceorpeto
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DENNIS' HUMPHREYS Livery Stable, cor
ner Of 9Th and G. streets. Horses and Car
riages to hire. Horses taken at livery, and kept
in the best manner. @ - sgfs.fi
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THE WEEKLY FOUNTAIN

At cents per NUMBER, Si per year g.lGI
D9tsB isa 3 subscribers, 81. " i 8gill4 eusai
once on Pennsylvania avenue, a few
doors East OF the Railroad.
Terms OF ADVERTISING.
| square of IA lines, insertion 81 cts.
do "ss g g 2 insertions 81 g
/ do II" s 3n@ 4la rs -
1 1913 times per week for three & saa
months a.aa SO rs
| line | insertion 5s'te .Nt'a'l 6 cts
For every subsequent insertion 8 s.
Business cards of 5 lines for times
per week for three months d 81 90
For one year 5s @2a af ha5a.3 OO
Payable invariably in advance HI
a. Printing Of every description neatly
executed such as Books, Pamphlets, Cir
culars, Cards, Handbills, etc., ETC., on as
good terms as at any other Office. a''E
While the g sCoLUmBlAN FOUNTAIN" will
be devoted to the cause of Temperance, its
columns will be enriched by original articles
on subjet IS calculated to interest, instruct,
and benefit its readers. II is intended so to
blend variety, amusement, and instructions
as that the various tastes of its patrons may
be (as far as il is practicable) gratifed
Commerce, Literature, and Science, and
every other subject of interest, not inconsis-
tent with Temperance and morality, will re-
.ceive the earnest attention Of the publisher
Nothing of a sectarian, political, or personal
character will be admitted. #"
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C. ii. VAN PATTEN, M. D., Dentist,
DERFORMS all opera'ions upon the Teeth,
Gums aud Mouth, with the greatest care and
skill. Office Browns Hotel, and next door to
-'rodd's Hat Store feb 25-ly
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., Hsk g. III. MUNCK,
Cum Locksmith, and BeA-Hmge, ID, Bettoeen 6tA
and 7th Streets.
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\XTM. NOELL, Venitian Blind maker, south
wv side Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
10th streets. Blinds Of all sizes and coors, fur
nished to order. Old blinds retrimmed and painted
JONATHAN II. WALKER.-House car
,) penter and joiner on h street, shop corner n
and Sth streets. -.. .os eH
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BUSINESS CARDS.
BENJAMIN HOMANS,

AuctiOneer and Commission Merchant,
Betwecn ION and IN Streets, frontiag Penn.
e syiUaDia Auenue.
Sales of Real Estate, Furniture, and Personal
Property, attended to at any place within the city
march 9-lf ~ FtFaypv
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nARls MILLINERY, Just opened at Mr.
s. Psrks's Fancy Stors. April |.
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Agency for Claims at Washington.
CHARLES DE SEEDING Notary Pub
~ lie, Conyeyancer, and Genera A re Mt,

No. IL Todd's Buildings, Pennsylvania avenue
Washington, ID. c., offers his services for the prose-
cution of claims before Congress or any Of the ex-
ecutive departments, or before any board Of com
missloners that " be appointed for the ad-
justment Of spoliatons, collecting private claims
and rents, procuring pensions, whether revolution
any other service; bounty lands for return duties
those arising under contracts, treaties or otherw-
wise; buying and selling real estate, &c.
Particular attention paid to the settlement of ac-
counts Of disbursing officers who may find it ncon-
venent to give their personal attendance
Having been commissioned a notary public, he is
prepared to furnish legazed copies Of any document
or other paper that may be required
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
amount claimed and the extent Of service re-
quired.
Communications (Post paid) will receive immedi-
ate attention.
He has the honor to refer to the Navy Depart
ment and the several bureaus connected with II,
comptrolers' and auditors Offices of the Treasury
Department, and the senior captains and pursers in
the navy; and also TO DR.. John Romans, Boston;
Barnard Henry, esq, Philadelphia; Rev. Septmus
Tuston, chaplain Of the Senate, Washington; Hon.
Henry L. Ellsworth, Fayette lndianai Thomas M.
Blount, esq, Pensacola, Florida; Hon. c. b. Pen
rose, Lancaster, Pa; Judge T. Hartley Crawford,
Washington; William Agnew, esq, New York; u.
Collins Lee, esq, Baltimore, Md; II. b. Renrdon,
esq, Norfolk, Va; Professor Goodrdge, New Ha-
ven, Conn; M. Judson, esq, New Orleans; Hon.
E. II. Foster, Nashville, Tenn.
May l6-ly
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A THE BALTIMORE CASH STORE.

A Il THE BALTIMORE CASH STORE.
"A In addition to our former stock, we have
added the following list of goods for gentlemen:
spices Of brown, green, and black French
cashmeret, warranted silk warp
do single-milled French cassimeres, for
summer coats and pants
do black French drap dete, some very SUI
perior quality
10 do fine plain and twilled summer cloth
10 do various colored Croton coating, for
sack coats
10 do real jet-black French cloth, of the very
finest texture and ustre
do black French doeskin cashmere
10 do ribbed, checkered and plain white drill
lings
10 do colored French drilling.
Likewise all kinds Of vestng, such as
Black and fancy-colored satins
Buff and white cassimeres
Valencia and Marsees vestng.
We wish to remind our old, as we'll 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.
tce. Fits in all cases guaranteed.
WE HAVE IN STORE
Gloves-of kid, silk, and cotton
SusPenders-sk, gum, and all other kinds
Handkerchlefs-sks cotton and linen-cambric
Hosieries-brown and bleached cotton, silk and
thread
Understanding, cotton, and silk
Shirts do do do
Umbreas--silk and cotton.
All we ask is a ca--so do call
April lift PlTTMAN d PHILLIPS.
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A CARD.-The subscriber would respectfully
"A return his thanks to the public for the liberal
patronage which he has received and solcits con
tinuance of the same. Having on hand and daily
receiving good assortment of mahogany furniture
and Understanding articles in general he Aatters
himself that he give general satisfaction to all
who may favor him with their calls.
Those indebted to him are particularly requested
to call, before the Let of July, and settle their
accounts.
A. GREEN,
Auctioneer and com. merchant.
Concert hall, Penn. avenue, near Browns hotel.
June 27-3t
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LEVER AND AGUE, and "Rowand's I'm
I proved Tonic Mixturen-the bane and The ami

LEVER AND AGUE, and "Rowand's I'm
IL proved Tonic Mixture"-the bane and the anti
dote
81 hereby certify that several persons, under med
ical treatment for intermittent fever Tor fever and
ague) within my observation and direction, have
been cured by the use Of 'Rowands improved to-
mic mixture after every preparation of Peruvian
bark, (quinine, &c, &c, had been tried in vain!
"NATHANIEL p. CAUSlN, M. D.,
Washington city, ID. c."
Thousands of like certificates have from time to
time been published. 100000 cases Of fever and
ague have been cured by Rowa ads "improved" to-
mic mixture within fifteen years.
However startling this statement may al first APP
pear yet the fact may be demonstrated by the sin
gle rule Of three for estimate by reference 10 the
"manufaetory book" that five hundred thousand
bottles have been made and distributed over the
country during that period
We'll, II is well known TO the agents, especially In
the western States, that whole families Of 5 or 6
persons have been cured by one single bottle! In a
vast majority of instances one bottle has cured l. g
3, and persons! The average here would give
three cases to every bottle, amounting to the as.
founding number Of 500, 900 cases of this hsted
complaint" cured by this inestimabe remedy
Now, common sense" dictates the propriety Of
resortng at once to this DID, favore, well tried and
sterling remedy, and of avoiding all vulgar and in
significant mixtures.
Inventor and proprietor, Dr. John r. Rowand
Philadelphia, graduate Of the University of Penn
sylvania.
For sale in Washington, by
J.F. CALLAN.
n,
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HOUSEKEEPING ART!CLEs.-The

HOUSEKEEP ARTICL S.-Tbe
l. IL subscribers have just received from New York
a general supply of furnishing articles, such as
ga, "a, and l0-4 damask table diaper
ga, lO-4, and l24 satin damask tablecloths
SO and ga super satin damask table napkins
3-S fringed satin damask doilies
GA, IA and "a cloths
Worsted and oil-colored table covers
Sd oil-colored French damask for piano COW
ers, &c.
TO and s-4 bleached and unbleached table
diaper
Hnckabock, Scotch, Russia, and other towel
lings
5-4 linen sheetng for pillow cases
a. IRISH linens, great variety, and very cheap
Embroidered curtain muslin, very cheap
Oil-painted Gothic window shades
1914, Ia, and 1874 white quilts, handsome and
cheap
Furnity dimity and chnzes, great variety
pieces low-priced carpetng, which we are
anxious to close, and will be offered at a sac
rifce
Mosquito and colored grapes and nets for GOV.
ering frames, &c.
together with every other article usually found in
our line, all of which are prepared to offer to our
friends and those who may favor us with call upon
accommodating terms.
p. Fl. HooE & CO.
June 27-3taw2wif
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June l7-eodlw

INEXAS AGENCY, northwest corner
Il Nassau and Cedar streets, New York
entrance IL Cedar street, third story
The subscriber, who, for the last six wears, hS
been resident of Texas, has opened in this city
general agency for the transaction of business
any way connected with that country.
His intimate acquaintance with all parts of Tel
as, obtained by personally visiting the different sec
tons, and the knowledge he has acquired during h
residence there, from having been occupied for som
time in improving a map OF that country, he think
VIII make u an object to those persons having bus
ness to transact there to call on him for nformaO
and advice.
To emigrants, and others desiring to visit TexS
or making investments there, he offers his service
and assistance, and WILL he feels assured, be able
give such information will enable them to visit
invest IN that region withboth profit and pleasure
10 those having claims to land, he offers facllw
possessed only by himself, in maps, surveys &c
ne having devoted much time in gaining know
edge OF the different descriptions Of land, titles, I"
claims.
He will also attend, through his connexions Their
to the payments of taxes locating land claims, Oh
tanning patents and perfecting the titles and scat
of land, and also to the collecting Of accounts.
His charges will be moderate, and such as,
feels assured, no one interested will regret hayn
incurred. J.. p. RANDEL- I
Gen. Sam Houston, Texas.
Col. Thomas w. Ward, Commissioner Gensr
Land Office, Austin, Texas.
Gen. Memucan Hunt, Galveston, Texas.
WIN. w. Swan, esq, attorney and counsellor
law, Houston Texas
J. III Brewer, esq, Texas consul, New York
s. p. Andrews, esq, attorney at law, Boste'
Massachusetts,
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VNHE public attention is called TO the follow
July l-6t

THE public attention is called to the follow
J. ing fact, to wit; that have taken out copy
right, as follows: '" r'
District Of Columbia, 10 ioii:
Be it remembered that, on the 29th day of June,
ammo Domn one thousand eight hundred and for
ty-sx, John Lowe deposited in this Office the title
Of chart the title of which is in the words follow
ing: chart explanatory Of the principle upon
which the common centre (about which all the heay-
emily bodies revolver sustains itself IN It's liked
sphere, by John Lowe, the right whereof he claims
as author, in conformity with an act Of Congress en-
titled An act 10 amend the several acts respecting
copyrights"
.. - CASSIUS F. LEE,
Clerk of the District Court.
= In testimony that the foregoing Is a true copy
from the records Of my Office, ], Cassius +. Lee,
clerk OF the district court Of the District Of Colum
bia hereto set my hand and the seal Of the said
court, this 29th day of June 1886.
CASSIUS F. LEE.
The above fact publish to the world.
July l-3t JOHN LOWE.
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A GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.-The sub

domestic or foreign" before Congress or any o
the departments of the United States governm ent
Claims for return of duties; for snds for pensions
before the Indian Commissioner; or those ari sing
under contracts, treaties, or otherwise.
Having visited the principal cities Of Europe in
which he has correspondents of long standing, he
will also undertake TO transact any financial bust
ness with that continent.
Communications "post paid )" addressed to
ROB"r. A. PARRISH,
Washington, D. C.
REFER TO
William F. Havemeyer, mayor Of New Y ork.
John NJ Scott, ex-mayor of Philadelphia.
Jacob g. Davies, mayor of Baltimore.
William w. Seaton, mayor OF Washington.
Office in Concert Hall, near Browns II oteI.
Feb. 25-6m
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BY A. GREEN, Auetioneer.
ITALUAB BILE BUILDING LOTS A

v Auction.-on "Wednesday, the sth instant,
shall SELL on the premises, at o'clock, p. M, the
following valuable and we'll situated lots, lying on
the elevated table land east Of the late poorhouse in
Washington viz: WIS I.y-
Lots No. 2, A, and 8, in square No. sig
Lots No. 90, 81, 50, and "a, in square No. 5l3
Lots No. 3, A, and s. in square No 523
Lots No. and Z, IN square No. 525
Lot No. z, in square No. 557 a..
Lots No. and 5, in square No. 4Sl
The sale will commence on lots and S, in square
AL. 'a.. .r.t .r0..ha W |..s.,.. .n
3, Terms of sale: 0ne-fourth cash, the balance In
six and twelve months, for notes hearing interest
A. GREEN, Aucuoneer.
July l-6t wfN [" HH a'i .Ir
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May 81
Whole fare from Washington or .4eraniria, to Nor
f'.. folk As so ...

Whole fare from Washington or .4lerardria, to Nor
folk, IS SO. ...
The public are hereby notified that passengers are
now taken by the Potomac steamboat and Richmond
and Fredericksburg and Richmond and Petersburs
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 Wash.
ington at 3, a. M, on Sundays, Tuesdays
and Thursdays, arrive at Richmond at S, p. m,
eary enough to view It's beautiful scenery where
they lodge; and leaving Richmond at S, a. m, for
Port Watthall, on the Appomattox, there take the
fine steamboat Augusta--which has been put in first.
rate order--for Norfolk, where they arrive at
|, p. m. Returning, leave Norfolk at 8, p. M.
lodging on board the Augusta arriving at Rich.
mond to breakfast, and at Washington by p. m,
the same day. '.....-, ,s =. 49,.
The public may rest assured that il ia the deter
mination of the proprieters keep up this line per
manently, and to accommodate travellers between
Richmond and Norfolk in the best manner, and
the lowest rates. UT f.' asI -.. r.s-
For tickets or further information, apply to Cap
tain J. Rogers, on board the Potomac steambosi
Powhf tan, or to '... tf"'i Ifli@' s.,"
GEORGE MATTINGLY, Agent,
At Washington, D. C.
Ar ril 22-eod2m
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4 CARD.-YOUNG & STEER respectfully
IA give notice to those who indebted to them
that they will render all bills up to the first of July.
As 1t is Of the utmost importance to that all open
accounts on our books be closed without delay, we
hope and expect that all who wish us well will be
prepared to settle either by cash or by notes at
short dates. Those who shall not have called
within few days after receiving their bills will be
waited upon, either by one of us in person, or by
our cole ctor
June 30-4tif
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ENOR RENT.-That large brick building ove
IL the stores of Messrs. Pittman and Phillips, and
Mr. Perry, at the corner Of 7th street west, and
market space, occupied by Mrs. Turpin as a board
ing house. The house contains twenty rooms,
good kitchen and cellar Attached to it is a larg
yard and wood-hoase, to contain sixty cords o.
wood. 1t is a pleasant and central location fG
yearly or transient boarders, and convenient to tn
market. Possession given the 1st of October neri
For further particulars, inquire of the subscriber
residing in the house.
ANN r. DERMOTT
June l7-eodlw
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BANK THE METROPOLIS,
May 5, lS46
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meet
~ ing of the stockholders of this bank provided
for in the articles Of association, will be held at the
clearinghouse Monday, the 9Th day of July next,
for the purpose of electing trustees 10 manage the
affairs Of the bank for the year then next ensuing.
The polls for such election will be open from 10
o'clock, a. M, till 3 o'clock, p, m.
A punctual attendance is requested
BY order Of the board Of trustees:
RID. SMITH, boz
May 5-eodt6July Cashier.
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A UGUsTUs FISCHER, Attorney and

A UGUSTUS FISCHER, Attorney and
"A Counsellor at Law, Austin, Travis coun.
ty, Texas, will attend faithfully and promptly to any
business connected with his profession in this city
and the adjoining counties He will also attend TO any
business in the land Office, such procuring pate
perfecting titles, &c. Letters must be paid to pro.
cure attention.
REFERENCES.
Hon. j. P. Henderson, San Augustin.
Hon. Ebenezer Allen, Austin.
Hon. Memucan Hunt, Galveston.
J. ID. Groesbeck, Houston.
Dolhonde & Groesbeck, New Orleans.
Jan IL Nat. Intel.l
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NOTICE.
TRANSPORTATION oFFIoE B. q o. X. r. c.
WaahInuInL lima 90 lAiE

V'7'fIbFVrrl Jutu oVJ fVfVs
A N extra train, for the accommodation Of such
"A persons as may desire to witness the process.
sion and other ceremonies Of the national anniyer-
sary at Baltimore will be despatched from this de-
pot on the morning Of the Alb proxmo, at hsIfpast
o'clock, and leave Baltimore its return at 7. p
m Tickets will be issued at 81 for the round "Trip,
which will be good TO return by any Of the regular
trains up TO and inclusive Of the morning Of tbe 7h
Tickets must be procured ut the office before en-
terng the cars, otherwise the established fare Of the
road must be paid to the conductors and as the
train will be started precisely at the hour desgna-
ted, il is respectfully suggested that they be pro-
cured on the evening OF the 81, for which purpose
the Office will be kept open until 3, p. m.
BY order; S. STETTlNIUS, Agent
June 3D-5t
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June 27-2aw6w
EU ROPEAN HOTEL,
City of Washington, near the Treasur!
building.

NHE subscriber, having fully prepared and re-
Il plenished his well known hotel, renewedly
soicts the patronage of his friends and the public.
His tables will always be supplied with the best
the Afford and whilst no effort will be spared
to give entire satisfaction, his terms will be found
so moderate as to command attention from residents
and strangers. There several elegantly furnish
ed suites of apartments and single rooms ready for
immediate occupation. Those who wish permanent
board will find it highly advantageous to call. For
persons having business with the departments the
location of the hotel is most convenient. Foreign
ers will find their language spoken at this house. and
their comforts strictly considered. Parties accom-
modated with refreshments Of all kinds at the
shortest notice. Dinners sent to all parts of the
city as usual.
L. GALABRUN.
June 81, 1846-4meodif
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TO THE AFFLICTED.
(NOAD,S PATENT GRADUATED

.COAD's PATENT GRADUATED
~ ELECTRO-GALyANIC ,APPARA-
.TUS, with patent insulated poles, for
medical and other purposes.--- under
signed is prepared to apply the above admirable, all
peryading, pleasant, sale, and potent remedial agent
which has accomplished ,oOadsrs where all other
remedies fall in the whole train of nervous and
rheumatic complaints, (too numerous to be here
parucuarzed and IN the actual restoration of sight,
speech, and hearing where no destruction of the or
gan has taken place. Most respectable proof from
ph ysicians and others will be exhibited at his
apartments, south side Pennsylvania 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 or 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 experience in the use Of electricity
in another form. q" #" . f 81. "" ..'nI
As this is a subject TO which justice cannot be
done 10 newspaper advertisement, a communica-
ton will shortly be made to the public in another
way, embracing opinions of eminent physicians Of
the apparatus, and selections from successfully treat
ed cases. L
The undersigned having, twenty-five years ago,
been in the practice in certain cases. of aiding the
operation Of the electric fluid by relaxing the sys-
tenn during its use, IN the yapor bath, this sautary
practice will be continued the bath invented by him
being peculiarly adapted TO such service.
BOYD REILLY.
p. S.-B R. has been appointed one Of the gen.
eral 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 seeing
them at the Capitol, or Gadsby's Hotel, are respect
fully invited 10 examine and try their effects at his
apartments. They will find them by no means
shocking.
June Oft
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NNADDY THoMPsoN's Mexico
w Green's Mier Expedition
Kendall's Santa Fe Expedition
Danas Life before the Mast
Camps Democracy
Diary OF London Physician.
A new supply Just received and for sale by
GEORGE TEMPLEMAN.