The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-06
HUNTS MERCHANTS MAGAZINE,
AND
COMMERCIAL REVIEW.

/ AND
COMMERCIAL REVIEW,
/ By FREEMAN HUNT, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR,
Published monthly, at l42 Fulton street, Ns,o York;
| at Fire Dollars per a,,n,,m in Advance
| The Merchants Magazine and Commercial Re-
view embraces every subject connected with Com
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| follows Commercial Legislation; Commercial His
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tries OF the world, with which have intercourse,
including their Physical Character Population, Pro-
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| Weights, Measures, Finance and Banking Associa-
| tions, and Enterprises connected with Commerce,
embracing Fisheries, Incorporated Companies,
Railroads, Canals, Steamboats,, Docks, Post Offices,
SC. ; Principles of Commerce, Finance and Bank
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Reports and Decisions Of Courts in the United
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Guaranty, Bankruptcy, Shipping and Navigation,
Sc, and whatever else sha tend to develop the
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trate the various topics bearing upon Commerce and
Commercial Literature.
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the Editor and Proprietor of the Merchants Maga-
zine, to avoid everything of party political, or
sectional bias or bearing, in the conduct of the
work-opening its pages to the free and fair dis
cussion of antagonistic doctrines connected with
the great interests Of Commerce, Agriculture,
Manufactures and the Currency
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Office of Merchants Magazine, August l, ls45.
dec lS-
/ NOMBS, BRUSHES, AND PERFUMERY.-
~ We have Just returned from the North with an
extensive assortment of the above-named articles
and are now ready to supply our customers with
the best and freshest Perfumery, consisting Of Po-
matums, OK Marrow, and Oils for beautifying and
promoting the growth of the hair; Cold Cream,
Lip Salve, Bay Rum, Farina Cologne, Lubins Ex-
tracts for the handkerchief with great variety of
English and French Hair Brushes.
Also Shell, Buffalo, and Horn dressing, tuck and
side Combs Nail and Tooth Brushes; very fine
article of Purses, all of which we are determined
to sell cheaper than the cheapest.
S. PARKER'S Perfumery and
Fancy Store, bet. 9th and 10th streets,
... Pennsylvania avenue. nov Aft
! GEORGE w. CLARKE, BUILDER, AND
| IUGENER.aL FURNISHING UNDERTAKEN
corner Of Virgina auenue and 9th street, near the
Nary Yard Gate-or at his residence on the west
side of 1lth street, near the eastern Branch bridge
Thankful for the liberal patronage with which
he has already been favored he respectfully solicits
a continuance of the same.
Always on hand, ready for use, Pine, Cherry
Walnut, Poplar, and Mahogany, which he manu-
factures into Cofns at the shortest notice. and on
| the most reasonable terms
Hearse and carriages furnished at the shortest
notice. All orders thankfully received and prompt
ly attended to at all hours fleft at the above place.
or at his residence, second door from the corner,
on l. street.
N. B.-Carpenters work in all its branches done
on the most reasonable terms, and at the shortest
notice.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished and made
look equal to new. dec l8-6m
BEERS TEMPERANCE HOTEL,
Third street, north of Pennsylvania .Ape-
nue. and near the Railroad Depot.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Prices to suit the times.
LOOK THIS WAY EVERY BODY.
Painting done by the art of Hocus Pocus.
VNHOMAS 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 18th street, between