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Fare from Washington and Alerandria 10 IN,
tN3 folk $5 so.

| FdIc JTOW V0ShfukfOH dUO HfeLuuQrl0 TO NDr-
folk IS so.
TIME public are hereby notified that passengers
= are now taken by the Potomac steamboat and
'chmond and fredericksburg and Richmond and
Petersburg railroads, to Norfolk, Virginia. at the
,ow rate Of five dollars and fftS cents, including
meals, on the James river boat.
Passengers by this superior line leave Washing
ton at A. M. on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thurs
days, arrive at Richmond at A p. NJ. (early enough
70 view It's beautiful scensry) where they lodge and
leaving Richmond at A. M. for Port Watthall.
on the Appomattox, there take the fine steamboat
Augusta (Which has been put in rst-rate order) for
Norfolk, where they arrive between | and p. M.
Returning. leave Norfolk at 3 P. NJ, lodging on
board the Augusta, arriving al Richmond to break
fast, and at Washington by p. M. the same day.
The public may rest assured that il is the deter
minaon of the Proprietors TO keep up this line per.
maneuly, and to accommodate travellers between
Richmond and Norfolk in the best manner and at
the lowest rates. H
For tickets, or further information, apply to
Capt. ]. Rogers on board the Potomac steamboat
Powhatan, or to GEORGE MATTINGLY,
june 23-f Agent, at Washington.
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BY LAST NIGHTS MAIL.
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Patriot

. H n II
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Patriot.
BY Telegraph.
PHILADELPHlA, Oct. 10, 1876 q p. m.
NO report yet OF the steamer.
The transactions at the Stock Board were 70 mod
crate extent Sales Of Pennsylvania SIS At 66aa66i
Reading Railroad Bonds firm at 7IIa72, and shares
32sa32A Sales OF Illinois Bonds at previous rates
and firm; U. $. SIS, s5.a No changein other sscuri
ties.
Sales OF -four very dull. Fresh Ground S5,l2A
with sales to moderate extent old stock As to
$5,25. tsfIff
Corn meal and Rye -four IS 81 per bbl
decline Of one TO two cents in Grain.
Prime red Wheat at ll5 cts.
Prime yellow corn at n cts.
Oats 33 cts. seEs 79fe
Rye 20 cts. sg'i H4
No change in Cotton-but little doing.
The Grocery market is quiet and stock diminished.
There is no special local intelligence. s
The weather continues pleasant.
Lead has improved little in prices with con-
siderable sales. ift
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New YoRK, October 10.

New YoRx, October 10.
Two o'clock p. m.
The steamer Great Britain has not yet arrived She
is looked for momentarily, being out IS days.
The Constitutional Convention which was set
ting at Albany to revise the State Consttnton has
adj burned siae die--am not aware Of the result Of
their deliberations.
Business generally is in suspense, awaiting for for
eign advices. ,g
Sales Of -four very duh at the prices Of yes
terday. Some sales said to have been made at .
slight decline Dealers generally are holding Of to
ascertain the effect Of the Great Britain's advices.
There is no material change in the grain market
holders firm at the rates Of yesterday, for wheat
corn, rye and oats Supply light
Cotton is dull as last quoted. Provisions in good
request and prices slightly improved
The Stock market is rather duh at previous rates
Only moderate business doing in fraghh and prices
with difficulty sustained
No local intelligence Of interest.
The weather continues pleasant
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PAPER-HANGING
And UphOlstering store, on Pennsylvania

Avenue, befiOecn oh and 10th streets.
II MOORE has just received an elegant assort-
~. ment of Paper -Hangings, suitable for halls,
parors, chambers, drawing and dnng-rooms.
Also, large collection Of Firescreens, and fine
Velvet and plain Borders to match.
ID. Moore has made arrangements at some of tee
best factories in this country to be constantly get
Ting in store the latest styles Of Paper-hangings
which will be sold at very small profits for cash, al
the old stand Of Muller Il Moore.
march 28-H.
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
The Vicksburg Wing of the 29th ultimo has
the following melancholy intelligence:
Vicksburg Wing Office, M
September %. 9 O'Clock. a. m.
Again il is our painful duty to announce
very destructive fire in our city. So far as we
are able to learn, the fire originated in store
occupied BY some Jews, about daylight this
morning, three doors from the post Office. and
in the same block Of buildings. I:
The whole square between Jacks and Grove
Streets and on the west side Of Washington st.
was consumed, together with the buildings on
the cast side Of Washington street.
The amount of property destroyed cannot
now be ascertained.
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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, mmedi-
ately in the rear Of the Patent Office. I
NAV 20-3taw6m @eAlef as
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A LEXA NDRIA.
0ORN MEAL. always on hand, and for sale
~ wholesale and retail by
T. M. MCCORMICK & CO.,
june 10 If a Theatre Building.
PRESERVING KETTLES.

DELL Pettal and English enameled preserving
Dkettes Of 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 numerous to particularize for
sale at his old stand Penn. Avenue, 9th street.
sept. l4--tf GEO. SAVAGE.
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LuMRER AND WOOD.

r HAVE on hand and shall be daily receiving, q
supply Of all kinds Of Lumber and Wood
which, as ! shall sell for Cash only, am deter.
mined to sell at low prices. All persons, therefore
in want, are respectfully invited to give me call
GEORGE COLLARD,
9th street and Missouri Avenue
NIB. Having determined to do business fol
cash only it becomes necessary to close all out
standing accounts Immediately. therefore re-
spectfully call on all those indebted to me TO call
and settle up either by paying the money or giving
their notes. ". v.
/ june 20-n
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DREADFUL SUFFERING AT SEA.
LOSS OF THE WHALE BRIG RIENZI.
OF BOSTON-s'xTEEN LIVES
LOST.


Capt. Brown Of the ship Minerva, arrived at
N. York on Friday morning from Palermo,
gives distressing account of the sufferings Of
the crew Of the whale brig Rienzi. oi Boston
SEPT. 26th. Light winds from the S. W
AT 5 30 p. m. made wreck on the Iarboard
bow; hauled the ship close by the wind, and
approached her very slowly, and quarter
past O'Clock, lost sight Of her entirely, previ-
ously taking her bearings The captain sent
the boat to see if there were any survivors. and
il there should be any to rescue them. and
likewise to ascertain the name oflhe vessel.
lpulled directly to windward, and very soon
discovered the wreck. then pulled round
under the Stern Of the wreck for the purpose
boarding her and ascertaining her name, when
suddenly cries of distress broke upon our ears;
we succeeded in rescuing the survivors, Eve
in number, consisting Of James 8. Dyer, Cd
officer; George Buntin, seaman; Geo. L. Howe,
do; Appleton Lathe, do; and Lloyd Brown, do.
The poor fellows were mere skeletons. one
being derious, and would probably have died
during the night without relief; we took them
on board and administered to their wants. We
were in lat 81 80 NJ, lon. 48 80 w.
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PEACE VS.. WARl!!
"BIessed are the peace makers,o

YN0 the Public generally, and TO my friends in
u particular twish to say one word we have been
informed and verify believe the report to be true
that many iamies 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 Twenfyper cent cheaper than can
be had two months hence. Purchase now gentlemen
ifyou wish to keep peace at home." A word to the
wise is sufficient. Please call on the subscriber.
LAMBERT 3. BECK.
South side Penn. Ave. between 8 and 10Th SIS.
N. B. A large assortment Of Parior, cooking
and air tight stoves, both and second hand for
burning either wood or coal. sept If
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LUMBER, LIME, COAL, sc.

THE subscriber has now, and will keep con.
i s,antly 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-I JOHN PURDY.
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BRICKLAYERs WANTED,

TTO work ON the Temperance Hall, to receive pay
j in stock brckIayers 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 60 10 work Immediately asmaterials are on
the ground and the work ready, apply to,
sept I4-f S.PARkER, or
GEO. SAVAGE
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DOOTs AND SHOES, just received

BOOTS AND SHOES, just reCeived.--
Is We have full and complete assortment Of
Mems Boots, Bootees Nulifers and Caters, Ladies
and Slippers, French style Misses Cater Bootss
Half Caters. Buskns, Ties and Slippers together
with complete assortment of Childrens Shoes,
which we will sell at the very lowest cash prices.
r. l.. SMALLWOOD & CO.,
Pennsyvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
may l2-u &
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NOTICE.

TNHE Undersigned having been appointed scaven-
ger for the seventh ward of the cty--respeclful-
" informs the citizens of that ward that he is pre-
pared to execute the duties ofhs Office with prompt
ness, any orders left at his house, Maryland ave-
nue. at the corner of 9th street, or at Mr.. Lloyds
lumber yard, corner Of Virginia avenue and 18th
streets, will be promptly attended to.
l THOMAS AWARD.
sept l4-eodlm
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splendid Fall and winter Goods.

Splendid FAN ana WINTER GOOUS.
T0HE subscribers are now receiving direct from
New York full and general assortment Of
seasonable goods We name in part
Rich new-style Silks, great variety
Rich black satin striped Armure, great variety
Rich heavy black India Satins
Rich plaid twilIed Silks
Rich colored Gro de Maps and Marcelines every
shade
Rich new style Cashmere d'Ecosse
Rich new. style Mousselines de l.aine
Rich Gala Plaids popular article for dresses
Plain Scarlet and Crimson Mousselines de Laine
Ombre. shaded Alpaca Lustres
Twilled and plain oil -colored French Ginghams
Manchester and Earlston Ginghams, low price
Very rich Brocha Shawls
Do Terkerr do
Do Long Cashmere Shawls
a. Do Printed Thibet do
Do Mogadore Searfs
Do Plaid satin do for the neck
Do French worked Capes and CHEMISTS
Il Do do Handkerchefs
Tape. .bordered, hemstiched, and reviered Handker-
chiefs. in great variety and at very reduced prices
/. Sill Fringes Of all widths and shades
Handsomely trimmed long white Kid Gloves
Thread Laces, Insertings and Edgngs
Bobbins, Laces,. Edgings and 1nserings
Swiss and Jaconet do do
Polka Muslins for evening dresses -. 4.
Children's fancy worsted and lambswool Hose
Ladies' zephyr worsted Boas and Mits
Also, full assortment Of Mourning Goods, such
as
Bombasins, Alpacas, Mousselines dc Laine
Veil and other Grapes, Love Wells and Handker.
chiefs
Black Grape Collars and Handkerchiefs
Black -bordered Linencambric Handkerchiefs &c.
All of which we prepared 10 offer at such pri-
ces as cannot fail to give satisfaction.
P.H. HOOE & co.
Pennsylvania avenue between 7th and 9th sts
sept 26-3t
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WHITE OAK SLAVES,

JUST received on commission, and for sale cheap,
j is or l6 thousand White Oak Slaves, and head
ings for barrels. Enquire at the Wood and Lum.
Der Yard Of the subscriber the corner of 9th ST.
and Missouri avenue.
oct 3-eodH GEO. COLLARD.
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MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.

Rates Of Charges bei,Oeen Ne,O York, Philade phid
Wilmington, Baltimore q Washington.
LNOR every ten words not exceeding one hun
IL dred, exclusive of the Address and Direction.
When communication exceeds that number the
price qp all words exceeding one hundred will be
reduced to one third the price -
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june 5-tf irocer, Seventh street.
New Spring Goods.
TUST RECEIVED
y Super black and colored Cloths & Cassimeres
Do Merino and Marseilles Vestings
Do Jeans, Gambroons, and Drillings
Do Bereges, Lawns, and Gnghams
Do Chintzes Calicoes, and Muslins
Alpacas and Plaid Silks
Furniture Calicoes and Curtain Musins
White Cambrics and Plaid Muslins
Shawls and Scarfs
Fancy Handkerchiefs, Gloves and Mts
Bleachsd and Brown Sheeting and Shirting
Cottons
Bed-tickings, Osnaburgs
Penitentiary Plaid Cottons and Checks
White and colorcd Cotton Hose, assorted.
Together with almost every article usually kept
in 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-us
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SNETHEN'S SERMONS,

lust PUBLISHED by ULYSSES WARD, /,
Il Washington City, and for sale corner Penn
sylvana Avenue and I'd street, opposite the Rail
Road Office Also at the bookstore Of ROBERT
FARNHAM, corner Tenn. Avenue and 18th st.,
and at the bookstore Of JOHN KENNEDY, F,
between 18th and l4th streets, Washington city
GRIFFITH g. SIMONS, Philadelphia; METH
ODIST PROTESTANT BOOK ROOM, South
street between Baltimore and I'd street, Balti-
more, Md. g. M
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AGENTS WANTED.

A FEW MEN Of the proper qualifications, can
~ find usefu. and profitable employment in
circulating valu, le work, designed to illustrate
Bible Geography, for the use Of Sunday Schools
Apply at this Office. june a0-tf
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TREASURE FOUND.

The Barnstable Patriot says two men be-
longing TO Nantucket discovered on the shores
of that island. few days since. after an unus-
ually low ebb lide. cask, the head showing
itself little above the surface OF the water,
which they found. on extrica,ing it from its
bed, TO contain 5000 Spanish dollars. Il is
thought to be a part of the cargo of vessel
wrecked at that place more than fifteen years
ago. M
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD
80 - Cd A
TRANSFORMATION OPFIt

Washington, June !, l645. )
ME public are respectfully informed that on
= and after Thursday, the 4th inst, passenger
train will be started daily Sunday excepted at l2
o'clock A. NJ, reaching Baltimore in time to con-
meet with the Philadelphia train of cars.
W By order. m SAML. STETTUNIUS,
june 2-tf Agent.
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A NTHRACITE COAL. "A superior lot OF
N Butler and other Coal cheap for cash only,
may ka had Of the subscriber. Orders received at
the Office opposite s. s. Colemans, at the yard,
rieae the Long Bridge
fob 6--tf JOHN PETIT BONE
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FOR RENT.

80, m n .l44 FOR RENT.
A TWO story frame house situated on Massa-
IN chusetts avenue between 4th and 9th streets.
Enquire Of w. II. WARD, 9Th street.
oct 8 If .59aI@ -R tll
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FOR RENT.

FOR KENT.
81 BRICK HOUSE on street. between 9th
WE'LL and 7th. Inquire at this office, or Of
w. II. WARD, 8th street.
sept l5-eodlm .st
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MARYLAND ELECTION. t'
The Wings have elected in the Senate l3;
Democrats 3. e
In the House the Wings have 3d. Demo-
Gratis 25; independent 4.
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PLEASANT and well-furnished apart
i ments may be had at Miss GURlEi . on
street, near ~. ieb I'D
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JOHN PETIT BONE

LIFE OF JOHN b. COUGH
TTNHE celebrated Temperance Lecturer, for Sale
at our new Book and Stationery Store, few
doors East Of the Railroad Danot
may 81 u. WARD d SON.
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PRESERVE THE TEETH.

LIAR better 10 Il 70 cure' ths Toothsche in
~ minus. BY using Whsslsr's Tsabeuy Too,A
Wash, shsn TO suffer che sehing also to cure sore
psss Of the goms. soflnsss Of the gsms, stop bleed
ing Of The gums. and always keep the teeth. gum
and month pleasant and in the best state Of health:
To show ihs lsngth Of time for which this article
has bses Pasonizsd BY the public, the following
-. Eastern District Of Penney vana, 10
.d1,> wit: Be ii remembered, That on the
second day Of February, Ammo Dom.
mi, one thousand eight hundred and
!...! for'y-two' ,,,,,n
of the said District hath deposited in this Office the
Title OF Book, the title Of which is 10 the words
following to wit:
TEADERRY TOOTH WASH.
The right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in
conformity with an Act of Congress, entitled "An
Act TO amend the several Acts respecting Copy
Rights" FRAS HOPKINSON,
Clerk Of u. 8. Dist. Court.
ls42, Feb. I'd. Copy Deposited
CHAS. F. HEAZLETT.
Certificates Of Magistrates Of the Cay of
Philadelphia.
Having made use Of your much celebrated Tea
berry Tooth w aen, Ioel convinced that Il Is the
best article have ever known, and hereby warmly
recommend It's use to the public in general a.
pleasant and eicacious article for preserving the
Teeth and Gums.
ROBERT E. JOHNSTON.
For number Of years my Teeth and Gums were
50 much out Of order as 10 prevent me from eating
with pleasure, and caused me much pain. Having
heard of Wheelsr's Tesberry 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.
Certificates Of Members Of the Philadelphia
Bar.
and powder, have found them to possess cleansing
and purifying properties, and while they whiten and
beautify the Teeth, they have beneficial effect up
on ths gums, by imparting to them free and health
full action F. A. RAYNOLD. h
l 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 il to the general use.
H. r. KNEAss.
My daughter has used Wheeler's Tsaberry Tooth
Wash and powder, and has found its effects to be
cleansing and publication Of the gums, and sweet
ening Of the mouth. NJ have no hesitation in recon-
mendng il as the most beneficial preparation for the
teeth have ever seen.
H
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A CARD.-BoYD REILLY. recovered from
"A is again at his post Sept I'll.
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Certificates Of Ladies' and Gentlemen o.
H PHILADELPHIA.

II is with gratitude that send the following GER
tfcate hoping that many who suffer will be led by
perusal Of it, to obtain Whselers Teaberry Tooth
Wash, which article | used, and it has eHectually
cured tooth ache, soreness Of the gums, removed
scurf from my teeth, snd fully believe has entirely
arrested all decay Of them. ! trust that all who
suffer, having either Of the same species Of com.
plant, will as SOON as possible use Wheeler's Tea
berry Tooth Wash, that they may be relieved.
JULIANA CULTURAL.
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CONNECTICUT ELECTION.

There appear to be majorilies IN iavor Of the
wings. "'s II \
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( GEORGIA ELECTION.
4 So far as heard from on Saturday, the wings
have a large majority. .s,.5
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Owing to having taken cold, but mostly in conse-
quence Of the acid Of paint used in coloring prints
my teeth became very much injured, giving excru.
cating pain a intervas for between two and three
years. Wheelefs Essherry Tooth Wash was used
and has entirely cured them, which, in certificate
form, send, that those who wish perfect remedy
for painful teeth, and also desire pleasant Tooth
Wash, may with confidence try Wheeler's Teaberry
Tooth Wash. MARY A. TAYLOR.
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Do Bait, to do -7te do do
or Communications destined for any place be-
yond the termination of the TELEeRApH, will be
faithfully written out at the last Station and put in
to the MAIL.
june lott. AMOS KENDALL, President.
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Many more testimonials are existing approving
of "Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth WASH"
SOLD at Nos. and q Browns Hotel, by
M. II, STEVENS & EMMONS,
Late O. Fish & Coz
Principal Office for the United States No. SO,
Chesnut-street. Philadelphia. may lily
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Onn BARRELS Shenandoah Flour. For
AOU sale hy the load or barrel, by
s. HOLMES,
june 5-tf Grocer, Seventh street.
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Ny daughter has used Wheeler's Tsaberry Tooth
Wash and powder, and has found its effects to be
cleansing and publication Of the gums, and sweet
enng Of the mouth. have no hesitation in recon-
mending il the most beneficial preparation for the
teeth have ever seen.
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ROBERT E. JOHNSTON.
Certificates Of Members ofthe Philadelphia
Bar.

Having used Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash
and powder, have found them to possess cleansing
and purifying properties, and while they whten and
beautify the Teeth, they have beneficial effect up
tbs gums, by imparting to them free and health
full action. F. A. RAYNOLD. 4
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Wheeler's Tsaberry Tooth Wash having removed
scurf and cured sorsness of the gums, which had
troubled me for two years, it is my belief that it is
highly useful article, and that it is advisable to
those who suffer with the teeth and gums to make
use Of it. MARY SULLIVAN.
Your Teaberry 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 remedy for them, and very pleasant Tooth
Wash, FRA'S. PROVOST.
w. Wheeler. H
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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 efficacious article for preserving the
Teeth and Gums.
ROBERT E. JOHNSTON
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-28

) HERALD CIRCULATION-FORTY THOUSAND
tDsAy, TWO Cents Per Copy; Weekly, e3,l2t y Year.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-02-26
RAIL ROAD ACCIDENT.

The Bridge on the Baltimore and ONO Kan
Road near Eleysvill, about l6 miles from Bal
timore, gave way some days ago while the
burthen train coming West was passing over
it. The Engine and eight Cars were preclpl-
tated into the river. Mr.. DAVID BUssARD, the
freman-(and we understand most worthy
many had his arm so badly injured as to require
amputation at the shoulder joint. The opera
ton was performed by Professor Smith. a dis
tingushed Surgeon, and we are pleased &c
learn from the Baltimore papers that he is do
ing as well as could be expected. The Bridge
has been repaired, and the travel and uanspor
tauon on the Road fully resumed.