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FROM CALIFORNIA.
The New York Commercial of yesterday
publishes the following letter: .a
Mazallan, California aE

publishes the following letter: a
Mazalan, California; E
ns | m August II, 1876.
Commodore Sloat arrived off this port three
days ago, in the Levant; he remained but one
day and then proceeded to Panama on his way
home, leaving Captain Stockton in command
in California, which had all passed quietly in
10 the possession of the American forces.
1T is the general belief that this coast will be
blockaded by the end of next month. The
Warren left here in June, with dispatches
from the Government for the commodore, sup
posed to be orders about blockade of this
coast. 0 ..a aaaF .f.
when Commodore Sloat left Monterey she
had not arrived, but could not have been out
more than four or FIVE days after he sailed, so
that il Captain Stockton carries those orders
into effect his ship will probably be here in
September
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BOOTS AND SHOES, just received

BOOTS AND SHOES. just received
- We have full and complete assortment Of
Mems Boots, Bootees, Nulfers and Caters, Ladies
Caters Half-Gaiters, Kid q Morocco Buskins, Ties
and Slippers, French style Misses Cater Bootss
Haf-Gaiters, Buskins, Ties and Slippers, together
with a complete assortment of Ohildrens Shoes,
which we will sell at the very lowest cash prices.
X, T.. SMALLWO0D s. CO.,
Pennsyvana avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
may l2-u
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SNETHEN'S SERMONS,

JUST PUBLISHED by ULYSSES WARD,
J Washington City, and for sale corner Penn
sylvania Avenue and I'd street, opposite The Rail
Road Office; Also at the bookstore Of ROBERT
FARNIiAM, corner Tenn. Avenue and nth ST.,
and at The bookstore of JOHN KENNEDY, F,
between 18th and l4th streets, Washington city
GRIFFITH & SIMONS, Philadelphia; METH
ODlST PROTESTANT BOOK ROOM, South
street between Baltimore and I'd street, Balti-
more, Md. lfEaata dQtH eal
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IyEVER AND 1AGUE POWDERS, which are
IL acknowledged to be successful cure for the
Fever and Ague, may be had of Weatherbee and
Bates, Druggists, opposite the buildings. sShoud
they fail in any case if properly administered, the
money will be returned #n
July 30--eodlm. tt#l #H.eu.Hr5 IL
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$500.

A SUIT of summer clothes furnished at the New
IN York Mammoth Clothing Store for Three
Dollars! ..."
Just received, splendid assortment of Shirts,
at the Ne,o York Mammoth Clothing Store.
Pests for rs cents to be had at the Ne,o York
Mammoth Clothing Store, No. 2, Centre Market
Space. JAS ''A'.'."rAN & SUN.
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FOR SALE.

CODA FOUNTAIN, PUMPS, AND FIN
~ TURES.-A complete set'of fixtures, and the
best in the city, consisting of eleven good fountains,
four or five draw pipes, coolers, and connections, all
of which will be sold together with practical instruc-
tons how to make the soda water, inferior to none
in this city, which, when attended to promptly, has
this season) yielded from ten TO ffty-eight dollars
per week, up TO this time. Enquire Of
DEvAUGIfN, Cupper and I.eechCr,.
aug 7--eodlm' 9th street.
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BRICKLAYERS WANTED.
BOOKS FOR SALE,


By u. Ward s. Son, at their Ne,o Store on
Penn. Avenue, near Railroad Depot
school Books.
Emersons Arithmetic, Parts l., 2 and 3; Mitch
ellis Geography and Atlas; Wehster's School Die
tonary; Webster's Large Svo. Dictionary; Schol-
ars' Companion; Hazen's Speller and Deiner /
Smiths Arithmetic; English Reader; Smiths En-
glish Grammar; Parley's Common School History
Goodrch's History of the United States; Good
rich's History of France; Wilson's United States
Robbins Outline of History.
Temperance Books.
Life of John B. Cough; Wedding Days; Jesse
Johnson and His Times; Autobiography of a Re-
formed Drunkard Death by Measure; II Will Not
Iniure Me; The Drunkard's Doom; War of 1000
Years; Young N ms Guide.
Miscellaneous Books.
American Pocket Library; Confessions of a
Schoomaster; Art of Conversing; Something New;
Floating Flowers; Russels France Consumption
Prevented; Chase's Trial History of Lancaster
county; Bible Quadrupeds; Historical Collections;
Miriam on the Power of Truth; Young's Night
Thoughts Washington City Directory for 1916 !;
Forces Picture of Washington; Congressional D-
rectory for ls46 Fosters Practical Bookkeeping ;
Seares Guide to knowledge; Sowing and Reap
ing; Lives of the Necromancers.
Religions Books.
Bowers History OF the Popes; World Display
ed; Hayward's Book of Religion; Hinton's His
tory of Baptism; Backus Church History Coxes
Life of Melancthon Watts and Rippon's collection
of Hymns; Halls Help to Zion's Travellers; White
heads Life of Wesley, with an Introduction by Il.
G. Stockton; Christian Wsvd, by Rev. IT, C. Stock
ton; Bible Companion.
Classical Books.
Anth on's Cesar, Cicero, Horace and Sallust
Cooper's Virgil; Andrews Latin Lessons Weld
Latin Lessons; Andrews Latin Reader; Fisk
Greek Exercise.
Together with many other useful Books, for sale
cheap at the New Book Store at the Columbian
Fountain Office. u. WARD 81 SON
Also, several eligible lots In the first Ward
iune 22-u
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PRESERVING KETTLES.

DELL metal and English enamsled preserving
ID kettles the best quality britannia ware, knives
and forks shovels and tongs, hollow ware brushes,
baskets, together with large collection of useful
and fancy goods too to particularize, for
sale at his old stand Penn. Avenue, 9th street.
sept l4-tf a GEO. SAVAGE.
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Captain Fato, of the Revenue cutter VOL
colt, is said to have been dismissed, for putting
into port to avoid gale Of wind. when he had
a government messenger on board with i'm
portant dispatches for Vera CrnZ.
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PAPER-HANGlNG
And UphoIstering Store, on pennsylvania

Avenue, befween oh and 10Th streets.
IN MoORE has lust received an elegant assort-
ID. ment of Paper, Hangngs, suitable for halls,
nar,ors chambers, drawing and dining-rooms.
Also. large collection Of Firescreens, and fine
Velvet and plain Borders to match.
II Moore has made arrangements at some Of tie
hss, factories in this country to be constantly get
inc in store the latest styles Of Paper.hangines,
which will be sold at very small profits for cash. at
The old stand Of Muller q Moore.
march 2s-tf.
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|, is our painful duty, says the ST. Louis
Daily Union Of the 18th inst, to announce the
death Of Luke E. Lawless, esq, which took
place in this city ON Saturday night last. Judge
Lawless was as much esteemed as man, as
he was admired for his thorough legal attain
ments. s#
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A NTHRACITE COAL A superior lot OF
n Butler and other Coal cheap for cash only,
mey ha had Of the subscriber. Orders received al
the Office opposite S. s. Colemans, or at the yard,
neae the Long Bridge.
fob 6--tf JOHN PETTIB ONE
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LIFE OF JOHN B. COUGH
TNHE celebrated Temperance Lecturer, for Sale
/ at our new Book and Stationery Store, few
doors East of the Railroad nenot.
may Il U. WARD 81 SON.
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AGENTS WANTED.

FEW men Of the proper qualifications, can
n find usetI. and profitable employment, in
circulating valu, 'e work, designed to illustrate
Bible Geography for the use OF Sunday Schools.
AppIy AT this Office. june 20-u
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JAMES p. TUSTIN

OFFERS his services to his friends in the Dis
~ trict or elsewhere as a Collector, Copyist, and
Agent. Communications addressed to the adver.
tiser at Washington, (post paid,) will meet with
prompt attention. Residence, 9Th street, immedi-
ately in the rear of the Patent Office.
NAV 2O-3taw6m
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LUMBER. LIME, COAL, &c.

rTNHE subscriber has now, and will keep con-
stanty on hand, at his Lumber Yard on the
Market space, 7th street, well assorted supply OF
seasoned Lumber of all kinds, suitable for builders
coach makers, wheelrights and cabinet makers.
Also, Lime, Sand, Coal &c.
june l7-tf JOHN PURDY.
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Farm for Sale.

INHE subscriber offers for sale 329i acres of
J. land, lying in Montgomery county, % miles
from Washington City, on the road leading from
Rockville to 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 a large
two-story brick dwelling house, with basement
and garrett barn, tobacco house, stable, &c.
For terms enquire on the premises, of
JAMES TRUMAN.
july left Rockville Journal st.
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NJ A. l.. D.-The title conferred by Yale
on professor Morse, with these initials, is said
by Memphis paper to mean, North Ameri-
can Lightning Director.
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LAMPS! LAMPS!

DlNE OIL and Solar Lamps Of the most ap
IL proved patterns, and sold at the lowest prices
constant supply of F FRESH Pine Oil-Pure
Sperm Solar and Summer Oil--Burning Fluid
Chm ey's Globes--Wiks, &c, for sale by
o. WHTrTLESEY.
~ 5tf &. G st. Todd's Buildings.
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New YoRK, Sept. 22, 2 D. m.

New YoRK, Sept. 22, 2 p. m.
The weather is clear and pleasant.
There is no special news here to-day.
The -four market is less active to-day, and
considerably unsettled with downright tenden-
cY in parties. 0s
The demand for grain Of all descriptions is
less active. tasa
Prime red wheat 98alO3 cts. H
There were sales Of choice Buffalo wheat at
4 cts. per bush. over the regular price. .syad
Yellow corn 63a75 cts. s. 15ra
No change in Oats or Rye.
The cotton market has slightly rallied. and
prices are firm, with fair sales. s8A
There is fair demand for provisions. and
prices firm.
| The stock market is without any special
change, prices are rather on the decline, mar
ket fiat. 5s.E
Sterling bills Sag per cent premium
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New Spring Goods.

lNC" Sph ahS WOOSSs
lust RECEIVED
j Super black and colored Cloths & Cassimeres
Do Merno and Marseilles Vestings
Do Jeans, Gamhroons, and Drings
Do Bereges, Lawns, and Ginghams
10 Chintzes, Cacoes, and Muslins
Apacas and Plaid Silks
Furniture Caicoes and Curtain Muslins
White Camhrios and Plaid Muslins
Shawls and Scarfs
Fancy Handkerchief Gloves and Mits
Bleachsd and Brown Sheeting and Shifting
Cottons
Bed-tickngs, Osnaburgs
Penitentiary Plaid Cottons and Checks
White and colorod Cotton Hose, assorted.
Together with almost every article usually kept
in a Dry-Goods Store. Bargains, and no mistake.
Call at VIM. M. PERRY'S,
I'd door west Of 7th street, opposite Centre Market
april 9-u'
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD
80 80 CO. 81
-1yz l8f438{.-G53gST
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE, ,

Washington, June /, ls45. 5
NHE public are respectfully informed that on
Il and after Thursday, the 4th inst, passenger
train will be started daily (Sunday excepted) at l2
O'Clock A. M, reaching Baltimore in time to con-
meet with the Philadelphia train Of cars
BY order: SAML. STETTINIUS,
june 2-6t Agent
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MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.

Rates Of Charges between Np,o York, PHILADELPHIA
Wilmington, Baltimore 4 Washington.
L'OR every ten words not exceeding one hun
i dred, exclusive of the Address and Direction.
When communication exceeds that number the
price all words exceeding one hundred will be
reduced to one third the price -
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10000 snnr dressed ShssSsnD E! s 'ss' arrived ss
10000 fl. 5-4 dressed E. s.. which, with the general
assortment of building materials have in Yard,
makes my stock of Lumber equal to any other in
the District All of which will be sold reasonably
cheap for CASH. or good short paper.
Enquire at Lumber Yard, near the Canal on 7th
street, where can be had the best lime, calcined
plaster and cement
JOHN PURDY.
july "a [Intelligencer.]
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DLEAsANT and well-furnished apart
ments may be had at Miss GURI.EY'S, on C
street, near a. feb TT
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ICE! ICE! at l23 cents per bushel at the Ice
il House.--We have small Jumps of Ice, that
will do for Soda Fountain, Ice Cream Merchants,
&C., SC, person will be in attendance during
the day, for the delivery Of the same
Our customers need not fear that our Ice will fall
short as we have heavy stock. Persons wishing
Ice will please leave their address at the Lumber
Yard of w. H. Gunnell, opposite Coleman's Hotel.
iy I4-edtf sl@n GUNNEI4L g. BIRD.
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BY LAST NIGHTS MAIL.
UNITED BROTHERS OF TEMPER

UNITED BROTHERS OF TEMPER
'.t.t.7 ANCE ''Ht
AT an adjourned meeting Of the District As
semby OF the District Of Columbia, held in the
Guy Of Washington, September 81, l846; it
na5H ayF0TE
Resolved, That IN the opinion Of this Assem-
bly, Association No. 4. in the District Of Co
lumbia. has become by the relrocession of AL
exandria county TO that State, "Associalion
No. 2 in the State of Virginia"
Resolved, That This resolution be published
in the Columbian Fountain.
true copy from the minutes,
r. L. CARNE, JR., RS.
Alexandria, Sept. 90, 1876. aafa .u
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Correspondence of the Baltimore Patriot
BY Telegraph.
PHILADELPHn, Sept. 22, 1862 p.m m.
We have charming day.
There is no special local news. .
The transactions at the stock board to day
show very little change in prices ".l
There is less activity in the -four market to
accede TO the rates of holders. g.sba
There were sales Of prime red whea, al lO2
al04 cts.
The supply of grain is light.
Yellow corn sold at 20 to 72 cts.
Oats, 20 cts l t#tt. lfs8
Large sales of Laguayra at an advance of
&c per ID.
Nothing new in provisions, prices firm.
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For number Of years my Teeth and Gums were
so much out Of order as to prevent me from eating
with pleasure, and caused me much pain. Having
heard Of Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth WASH do
certify that tried one small bottle of it. and in less
than two weeks my Teeth and Gums were sound
and good. believe that the use of il would be an
advantage to many others. j. BRAZER.
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Certificates Of Magistrates Of The City Of
Philadelphia.
Having made use of your much celebrated Tea
berry Tooth WASH ] feel convinced that il is the
best article have ever known, and hereby warmly
recommend its use TO the public in general as
pleasant and eficacioas article for preserving the
Teeth and Gums.
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BOARD WANTED gentlemen wishes board
- for his wife with comfortable room in a
small private fanny. line addressed to ]. Ayling
at this Office will meet with attention.
Ser, 7-3t
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Many more testimonials are existing approving
of Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth WASH"
SOLD at Nos. l and 2, Browns Hotel, by
M. H. STEVENS & EMM0NS,
(Late q. Fish & Coz
Principal Office for the United States No. SO,
Chesnut-street, Philadelphia, may 7-ly
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DICE.-l5 tierces fresh Rice, received and for
y sale by LAMBERT Il MCKENZIE.
July 4
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My daughter has used Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth
Wash and POWDER and has found its effects to be
cleansing and publication of the gums and sweet
ening of the mouth. have no hesitation in recon-
mendng it the most beneficial preparation for the
teeth have ever seem
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! have used Wheelers Teaberry Tooth Wash,
and its effects upon my Teeth and Gums have given
to me high opinion of its merits. ] cheerfully re-
commend it to the general use.
III. r. KNEASS.
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Certificates Of Members Of The Philadelphia
Bar.

Having used Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash
and powder, have found them to possess cleansing
and purifying properties and while they whien and
beautfy the Teeth, they have beneficial effect up
on the gums by imparting to them free and health
full action. F. A. RAYNOLD.
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Fare from Washington and Alerandria 10 N,,
EsI folk SIS So aItrsf
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Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash having cured
soreness of the gums and efiectuay stopped bleed
ing of the gums, deem it debt of gratitude for
the relief which it afforded me- and duty owed to
my fellow beings, to say, that it is my firm convc-
tion, that those who will use Wheeler's Teaberry
Tooth Wash, for the teeth and gums, will find that
it is an important article.
THOMAS ]. McCURDY.
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,Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash having removed
scurf and cured soreness Of the gums, which had
troubled for two years, it is my belief that it is
highly useful article, and that it s advisable to
those who suffer with the teeth and gums to make
use of it. MARY SULLIVAN.
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Your Teabery Tooth Wash cured the tooth ache
and also soreness Of the gums in my family, and |
send you this certificate that those who suffer with
tooth ache or soreness of the gums may know that
it is a remedy for them, and very pleasant Tooth
Wash. FRA'S. PROVOST.
w, Wheeler
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-27

The arrivals yesterday were very numerous, including
travellers from the South than have had OBJ
portunity of recording this season.
AMERIcAr-Mr. Nelson, South Carolina; Rev. Mr..
Gates Charleston; r. McArmand, u. s. Navy; George
Scott, Val A. Roberts, N. o.; j. F. Comic g. c.; George
Walter, Charleston; Col. Hail. do7 j. Dingle do, JOS
Tomlinson dol r. Screven, do; r. Tompkins Somers:
Capt. Patton, u. s. A.; Mr.. Prince, NJ J.
AsroR-J. Dannelo, Baltimore; w Winter Louisiana:
A. sampago, do; c. Lyons do; A. Holmead Baltimore
Mr.. Whitaker, N c.; @. Cotton, Florida; r. Norfeet
N. c., r. Schenck, Ohio; Mr. Nelson, Cooperstown; T.
Clarke Boston; j. Wisman, Worcester; Geo. Benedict
Albany; j. Peck, N. o.; r. Norris, Philad; c. Wake.
field, Boston, Allen, Louisiana; Macabie MARYLAND,
W. Beach. Philad., Marshall, N. O; Mr. Meals,
ter, XVI j. Chambers ~ o. Lieut. Howe British NAVY
Lieut. Austin, do; A. Poullain, Georgia; r. Leslie,
Virginia.
CIrv-H Browne, st. Augustine; r. DOWNFALL NJ c. 4.
Ford, N. o, Mr. Martin, Ala Dr. Burke. U. s. NJ; p
Potter, Jamaica; w. Williams Va; Can't Luce shin j.
X skiddyi Jas Dining, Quebec; Z. Moore va; r. Jen-
nings Mississippi; Wilson, dol DR. Klapp Philad; C.
Dennis, dol MIR Hyde, do, w. Dawson, do; T. Lewis,
FsA..Lrr--J: Marselleis, Charleston; T. Britton.
Yittshedi w Thomas Albany; L. Nicoles, Illinois; A.
Darling, Va; y Arsy, Ohio Frye, Maine; s. Muldon.
Mobiles j. Cameron, Ohio; w. Long N. o.; T. Driver,
HowAso-Mr. Hanson, Phlad; d. Hackett; Boston;
T. Gould do G. Hawks Northampton; J. Whitecou,b,
Mass; q. Dickinson, do J. Wyman, Worcester; DR..
Hsrnden, Boston; j. Matthew'S Baltimore; C. Van Rem
salser, Genesee; r Brown, Albany; w simmons, Can
ada; j. Parsons, Florida; Davis, Boston; w. Riley
c., T. Robinson, Richmond, Geo. Sweeney, Washing.
ton; s. Hennng, Mass w. Mslonsy, Chicago, O. Gal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-27

RocHEsrKR, July "A. IS46.
Prospects Of Harpest, Fruit, &c.-Mo~sy Ma-kst--
Failwes-M Military pisitsrs and Preparation
Iron Steamer Jeferson-Ns0 Pvopsiiors, &c. &c.
The past week has been unusually favorable
for wheat harvesting, and farmers in this vicinity
are improving the time. As far as my own OBJ
servaton extends, and from what can learn of
others more experienced in agricultural pursuits,
mother earth promises an over-usual pay to the
husbandman. Apricots and apples have made
their appearance in our market, though not in
any quantities, but with fail prospect OF largo
yield Within the last few years, more attention
has been paid to the introduction of desirable and
better fruit into this section of country than here
tofore, for which great credit is due to our young
men; for the interest manifested in organizing the
Horticultural Society, which has thus far mad.
several exhibitions, with beneficial result and
attracted the attention of all our citizens
Ihe rghtness of the money market and dull
tunes, has cnused several failures among orr
merchants within short time. One large mer-
camille house, and which was largely engaged in
the produce market, went by the board last week
Tor urge amount. Their liabilities are all in
Eastern cities, and amount Gas rumor says) To
nearly 500 600 general feeling of regret is
manifested by cur business men at the result. as
the house has, from its operations in butter
cheese, wool, &c, been the means OF cjrculatino
more money among the farming community gene
rally than any other house in western New York,
and the failure though not directly, will affect the
whole of that interest
The spirited corps Of military, Williams
Light Infantry, comprising the flower and beauty
OF 1mu our CITY among the young men, Of whom 50
mer to Detroit are to receive and enter
tain Col Fay's Company of Flying Artillery''
OF Buffalo, said to be second to no Company of
the KIND in the United States. on the 9th of Au-
which time they are to be under regular army
disopLns, and will DO waited by soine Of the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-27
View OF NIatamoras,

Our arttsts, in the army, has sent us beautiful
view of the city of Matamoras, from the north
east which we have had engraved. 1t is our in
tenton to publish il in the Herald, on Wednesday
morning.
That city, beirg in the possession of General
Taylor and his army naturally attracts the atten-
tion of the whole American people; and we,
therefore, believe that correct view Of twill be
very acceptable to our readers and the public.
We mean 20 publish the engravings of all the
prominent places in Mexico that may fall into
the hands of the Americans. Our subscribers
will find on the outside of this days paper, a
view of San Franci.co, in California.