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The king and the Bird-Catcher.

A few wears before his death, dealer in
singing birds, from the Prussian part Of the
Ilartz mountains, came to Berlin, and called at
the palace, to express in what he thought the
best way, his thanks for the kindness which
had been shown his sons, who were soldiers,
namely, by presenting to the king aso-called
piping bullfnch, which, with enduring patience
he had taught to pipe the national air OF Hail.
Frederick William" &C., throughout and cor.
rcctly, this being the only instance OF perfect
success The king smiled. aud ordered the
brd-iancier b to be shown up, who, having placed
the cage containing the interesting songster on
the table, the bird, after some kindly words
from It's music. master, went through the prac-
,ised air with all the solemnity of cathedral
priest, to the surprise and amusement OF the
king, whose delight increased when, on h's say
inr, DE Capo, the bird piped the air again. To
the question, whats the price = the pleased
papogeno replied. Il won't take money for him;
bu, if my dear king will accept the bird, and
love him, the bare thought Of his piping in the
kinn's chamber will make me the hsppiest
man of our Hartz, and the first bird-catcher IN
the world The king felt good will towards
the homes, fellow, who stood before him unabash'
ed in his linen jacket; and Timm, who had
been summoned, received his Majesty's com.
nands to have a room prepared for the bird.
lancier in adjoining wing of the palace, and
was more than once summoned into the kings
presence who inquired mnu,ely as to the localI'
,les of his part of the Hartz, and was amazed
at his sensible and frank replies. During this
stay Timm adrotly obtained such knowledge o.
his private circumstances and views as conten'
ted the king. When the time for the mans de-
parture came, Timm tranked him by the dill
rence. Arrived at home he found to his ut'e'
u,tonishmen, that the mortgage OF 500 on he
house had been payed off by command OF his Ma
iesty. Thus his unhoped-tor but highest earth
iy desire accomplished whilst he was enjoying
the sights in Berlin.-Litc Of The late htng o
Prussia.
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ELEIN AND LIN f. .
Il II q M s q NJ
Compound Syrup Of Tar s. Wood
Naptha.

VTNIIE unprecedented success Of this medicine. in
the restoration of health, 10 those who, in des-
pair had given up all hopes, has given it an exa'-
ted reputation above all other remedies, furnishing
evidence of its intrinsic value and power the on
" agent which can be relied upon for the cure of
Pulmonary Consumption. Bronchitis, Asthma,
Pain in the side and Breast, Splitting Of Blood,
Whooping Cough, Group, &c.
Attention is requested TO the following ASTON.
iSHING CURE, bv Thomson. Compound Syrup
of Tar and Wood Nap,ha!!
PHILADELPHIA, May Sd, 1874.
Mr.. THOMSON-Dear Sir-Wih grateful
feelings inform you Of the astonishing effects of
your medicine, which has literally Talsrd me from
de,th-bed My disease, Pulmonary Consump,
ton, had reduced me so low that my physician pro.
nolnced my case hopeless At this junction be-
gan 10 use your medicine. and miraculous il may
seem it has completely restored to health, after
everything else had failed. Respectfully yours.
WASHINGTON MACK.
Charlotte street, above George street.
The undersigned. being personally acquainted
with Washington Mack and his sufierings. bear
witness TO the astonishing effects Of Thomson 5
Compound Syrup of Tar, and the truth of the a.
bove statement.
JOS. WINNER, 3ls North Third street,
DAVID VICKERS. AZ Almond street,
HUGH MGlNLEY, S. E. corner Tamany
and Fourth streets.
Prepared only by =. p. Thomson n. E. corner
of 5th and Spruce streets, Philadelphia.
Ag.n,s-H. B. MasseI, Sunbury; d. Gross,
and Dr. Macpherson, Harrisburg Jno. Il. Brown,
Pot,svile; Geo. Earl, Reading; Houston q Ma
on, Towanda, Bradford county, Pa. Price so cents
per bottle. or s5 per dozen.
Or Betcare Of all limitations.
Phadepha, June 2S,h, ls45.-ly
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MERCHANTS
HOUSE,
No. 237, North Third, 0bore C"iioohW ST..
PHILADELPHIA.

No. 237, North Third, ADORE CutfophW ST..
PHILADELPHIA.
Ohm DUNCAN, late from the Pennsylv
0 MIA Farmer, and Samuel Pike jr., late of :
merican Hotel, Columbus. Ohio. take pleasure in
quanling their friends and the public generally III
they have taken the large and commodious Hot
recently built BY the M.ssrs. Hart, the same 81
once occupied by the old established Hotel know
as the Bulls Head, in Third street above Callo'
hill st.
This Hotel is finished in the very best possib
manner, and of the hest materials. Its location
very desirable, particularly for county merchant
the arrangements for heating and veniatlng ea'
room is such as to secure any temperature II
bedrooms are all light and airy, all furnished in
neat style, SO as TO insure comfort.
The receiving psrlors are also furnished in as
perb style. the windows are on the French sly
forming an entrance To a balcony in front, VIII
makes a pleasant recess. Particular attention b
been given to the beds and bedding. which, wi
the furniture, are entirely new.
from years experience in hotel business,
trust, by strict assiduity tc business, TO make Il
house desirable stopping place. Our table
always he supplied with the very best our mari
can afford, and our bar with the best liquors
wines OF the most approved branis.
rs. There are first rate stabllng and caTia
houses attached to the hotel, attended by care
and sober hos,lers and our charges will DO low,
accordance with the present hard times
philadelphia. Oct, 9Th, lS42.
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Rose Ointment, for letter.
A PROOF or IT'S EFFICACY.
PHILApELrHIA, MAY 9th, 1889.

FHILADELPHTA, May 27th, 1887.
THIS is to certify tha, was severely afflicted
with letter in the hands and feet for upwards
of forty years; the disease was attended generally
with violent itching and swelling. | applied to
number Of physicians, and used great many appli-
cations without eiiectng cure. About year
since, applied the Rose Ointment, which entirely
stopped the itching, and few applications immedi
ately cured the disease, which there has been no
return of, sl,hough | had never been rid Of it at
any time for forty years. RICHARD SAVAGE,
Eleventh, below Spruce Street.
CT The Rose Ointment is prepared by E. B..
Vaughan. South East corner of Third aud Race
Streets, Phadel pha, and sold on agency in Sunbu.
ry. 10y H. b. MASSER,
Nav l4th. lS43. Agest.
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AFFLICTlON.
Nzat is Aflliction ? The rod

Nzat is Affection The rod y.
By merciful Father given,
To lead our earth. bound souls to Cod,
To mansions purchased by the blood
OF His only Son, in Heaven. Isl
When is Afliction '''Tis found ~.
In sickness and cheerful health;
when Joy and peace in our homes abound,
And troops Of friends our path surround,
Tn poverty or in wealth;
Where is allliction? (where NOT p
In the halls of the rich and proud,
In the regal palace and humble cot,
In earth's most distant and barren spot,
In forest and city crowd.
Whence is Affection See
lis thy Fathers gracious hand,
That fills thy cup up with agony,
The cup he has tasted once for thee;
To him surrendered stand.
WIN is Aflietion To wean
Our hearts from earthly love,
To teach us on Him alone TO lean,
And strive for joys as yet unseen
Prepared for us above.
Then, mourner, weep no more
Thou shalt thy loved ones meet,
when few days or years are oer,
And with them worship and adore
Around thy Saviour's feet.
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Fl OSE OF N II NJ E n T

RINowoRMs, PIMPLEs ON TIN FACE, AND oTHEE |
cuTANEoUs ERUpTIoNs.
or The follo,cing certified describes one cffhe I
most ertraordinary cures erer Effected by any |
PHILAnELPHIA, February 10, 1888.
EOR twenty years was severely afflicted with
l. TETTxR on the Face and Head: the disease
commenced when ] was seventeen years old, and
continued until the Fall of 1896, varying in vio-
lence, but without ever disappearing. During most
of the time great part Of my face covered with
the eruption, frequently attended with violent Itch
ing my head swelled at times until IL felt as if it
would burst-the swelling was so great that could
scarcely get my hat on. During the long period
that was afflicted with the disease, used great
many AZ plicaions, (among them several celebrated
preparations) as well as taking inward remedies,
including number of bottles of Spaim's Pdnacea,
Extract of Sarsapariild, &c, In fact it would he
impossible TO enumerae all the medicines | used.
was also under the care Of two of the most dis
tinguished ply scians Of this city, but without
celvlng much benefit, and despaired of ever being
cured. In the fall of 1886. the disease at the time
being very violent, | commenced using the Rose
Ointment, (prepared by Vaughan & Dsvis.) In
few applications the violent itching ceased. the
swelling aha,ed, the eruption began to disappear,
and before had used = jar the disease entirely
cured. Ii has now been nearly year and half
since, aud there is not vestige Of the disease re-
naming, except the from the deep pits formed
by the disease. 1t is impossible for me to describe
in certificate the severity Of the disease and my
suffering, but will be pleased to give a fuller nc-
connt to any person wanting further satisfaction
who will call on me. AT the time commenced
using the Rose Ointment would have given hun
dreds of dollars to be rid Of the disease. Since u.
sing it, | have recommended it to several persons
, (among them my mother, who had the disease bad
! ly on her arm,) who were all cured bv it.
JAMES DURNELL, No. l56, Race st.
| ~ The Rose Ointment is prepared by E. b
| Vaughan. South East corner of Third and Race
streets Philadelphia, and sold on agency in Sunbu
ry. by H. b. MASSER,
May l4th, ls43. agent
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EAGLE
. OD " e H .
Orner Of THIRD and Vine Nireeis
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.


VENHE subscriber respectfully announces to the
Il public, that he has opened Hotel in the COM
modious brick building situate on the corner Of
Third and Pine streets, where he will be happy to
wait npon those who may favor him witt, their
company. The Eagle Hotel is large and convent
ent and furnished in the best modern STYLE 1t is
provided with large number Of well aired and
comfortable sleeping apartments, rooms, private
Parlnrs, &c. Persons visiting Williamsport on bu-
siness pleasure, may rest assured that every eI
er,ion will be used to render their sojourn at the
Eagle Hotel pleasant and agreeable. His Table
will he supplied with the very best the market ai-
fords and his bar with the choicest wines and other
liquors-oharges reasonable. The Eagle Hotel
possesses greater advantages in point of location
than any other similar establishment in the borough,
being situate in the business part of the town. and
within a convenient distance of the Cont House
and Williamsporl and Elmira Rail Road Depot.
Sufficient Stabing provided, and good and trusty
ostlers always in attendance.
Attentive, accommodating and honest Servants
have been employed, and nothing left nndone that
will add to the comior, and accommodation of his
guests.
There will be n carriage always in attendance at
the Boat Landing to convey passengers to and from
the House, free of charge.
CHARLES BORRoWS.
Nav ldth lSao-tf
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Fr0m this curious statistical table our falr
readers may form pretty accurate judgment
Of the chances that they have of entering into
the holy state ma,rmony, and enjoying the
sweets 1--WE say nothing of the bi,,ers) of we'd
ded love.
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CHANCES or MARRIAGE.-The following Gu
rous statement of DR.. GRANVILLE, is taken from
an English paper, 1t is drawn from the regis
tered cases of S76 women, and derived from
their answers to the age at which they respec.
lively married. 1t is the first ever constructed
to exhibit to females their chances of marriage
at various ages OF S76 females, there mar
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FAIR HIr.-The New York Tribune calls
Mr.. John Van Buren. "the favorite grandson OF
New York" If the Attorney General does not
enjoy hearty laugh over his new title. he Is
not made OF as good na;ured stun aswe have
always found him.-Er.
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Walnut street, near Fourth, Reading.
Dougiassville, April 10Th. lsi3.

Dougassve, April 10Th, ls43
Mn. OAKLEY My son Edmund Leaf, had the
scrofela in the most dreadful and distressing man.
ner for three years. during which time he was de-
prived Of the use of his limbs, his head and neck
were covered with ulcers. We tried all the differ
ent remedies, hut to no effect, until recommended
by DIR. johnson of Nouistown. and also DR.. Isaac
HirsteI, of Reading, to use your Depuraive Syrup
of Sarsaparila, of which obtained several bottles,
the use of which dove the disease entirely out Of
his system, the sore healed up and the child was
restored to perfect health, which he has enjoyed
uninterrupted!y ever since, to the astonishmen Of
many persons who seen him during his afilction.
have thought it my duty, and send you this ceft-
ficate that Others who have like sliiciion ia the
family may know where to obtain SO valuable a
medicine. Yours truly.
AMELIA d. LEAF.
S.nt lG lS19-ly
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Down EAST SHIPPER states that the crew
a darn'd fool and Frenchman.
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CONFUSION OF TONGUEs.-At the celebration
of the marriage of the daughter o: Mehemet
Ali, three thousand five hundred were present
al a magnificent supper.
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OAKLEY'S
DEPURATIvE SYRUP.

VI>HE valuable properties of OakIey's Depura.
l. tive Syrup Of Sarsapara, ss a purifier Of the
blood, Is go well known to the public generally,
that is unnecessary to occupy much space in set
ting forth the advantages TO be derived from its
use; wherever the medicine has once been intro
duced, ii takes precedence over all others: every
one that has taken il, have derived SO signal bene
fetal results from it, ,ha, it is recommended by
them with the utmost confidence. Physicians Of
the highest standing in the profession, prescribe it
10 patients under their care containing nothing
deleterous but being composed Of the most mild,
yet ehcacious vegetable materials. it s offered with
confidence. as the cheapest and most efficient pu-
rlfer Of the blood now known. The use Of n few
bottles. especially in the spring months will be al
tended with most decided improvement in the &c.
neral strength ofthe system, erajicang any seed.
Of disease that may have been generated. besides
giving health and vigor to the body.-For the cure
of Scrofula or Kings Evil, Rheumatism. letter.
Pimples or eiup,ons of the Skin, White Swelling,
Fistula, Chronic Cough Asthna, &c. The nu.
merous certificates in the possession Of the subscr.
Der and his agents, from physicians and others, are
sufficient to convince the most skeptical Of its su
periority over all preparations Of Sarsaparilla.
Sold wholesale and retail, by the proprietor,
GEORGE w. OAKLEY, North 5th street. Rea.
ding, BerSs County, and 10 he bal of the following
persons
In Northumberland COunty.-H. B. Hassst,
Sunbury; Ireland a. Mlxel, McEwensville; ID
Krauser. Milton.
IN Union County-J. GeaIhart, Selinsgrove .
A. Gu,rlius. Mif1linburg.
In Columbia County.-R. w. McCay, Wash
ington.
Reading, March ID, ls43.
Mn. OAxtET 81 believe it the uty of every
one To do whatever in their power les, for the b"ne
ft of their fellow man, and having had positive
proof in my own family of the wonderful properiie,
of your Depurs,ive Syrup Of Sarsaparilla, mos
conscicntiousy recommend il TO the afflicted. w,
had the misfortune to lose two of our children. by
the breaking out of ulcerous that covered tn,
face, head and neck, although we had some of tn,
most scientific physicians TO attend them and har
! tried all the known remedies. including Swain
/ Panacea, without avail Another of my chdrei
/ was attacked in the same manner, her face az,
neck completely covered; the discharge st
, offensive, and The disease at such height. that W
despaired of her life. Seeing the wonderful effect
! Of your Depuraiive Syrup Of Sarsaparilla we wen
induced TO make trial Of il. as the last resort;
acted like a charm; the ulcers commenced hean,
Immediately. a few bottles entirely restored her I,
her health, which she has enjoyed uninierrupted
ever since. Ass purifier OF the blood, verify be
lieve it has not its equal.
JOHN MOYER, Tailor,
Walnut street, near Fourth, Reading.
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BANK NOTE LIST.
PENNSYLVANIA.

The following list shows the current value of all
,ennsy vsnia Bark Notes. The most implicit re-
lance may lie placed upon il, as it is every ,oeeh
arefoily compared with and corrected from Bick.
nelIs RenlifIef.
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Commission u Forwarding Merchants,
Eaai af lIiILa,r Zireef R1l Paad


Foot Of Wiliou Street Rail Road,
ON THE DELAWARE,
HAVING associated with them Joseph Barnet,
AAla,e Of Easton, Pa, respectfully inform their
friends and the public generally, that they have ts.
ken that large and well known store and wharf at
foot of Willow Street Railroad, lately occupied by
Jacob Martin, where they purpose doing General
Commission and Forwarding Business, and from
the local advantages Of the place being connected
with oil the public Improvements that have their
outlet in the city, they atter themselves they will
I've able TO do business TO great if not greater adj
vantage, and upon reasonable terms as any other
house, and they assure their friends that any con-
sgnmenis made to them shall have their strict at
tentlon and no exertions spared to give entire sas
faction.
They are also prepared TO receive and forward
goods TO any point on the Delaware and Lehigh
rivers, between Mauch Chunk, Eas,on and Phila-
delphla, via Delaware Division and Lehigh Canals;
also, TO any point on the Juniaia river, or North
and West Branches Of the Susquehanna via Schuyl-
kill and Union, the Chesapeake and Tide Water
! Canals.
! For the accommodation of Boats coming or 90.
! ing via Schuylkill and Union Canals, a Steamboat
will be kept expressly for towing boats from the
Schuvlkill around to the Delaware and back, which
will enable merchants to have their produce deli
rered on the Delaware, and their goods shipped at
/ saving OF 30 to rs per cent. the prices for
hauling across,-with these advantages they re-
| specially solicit Q share of patronage.
w. HEILMAN & co.
! William Heilman, }
{ [
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To cure the Tooth ache, plunge your feet in
cold water. Strange, but true.
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What is it that pay less in proportion to the
trouble of ofcutivation, than any thing else Dye
give it upl WHISPERS
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N S w A
HH"EHCHo

NO. % NOTM IHIru, uOOU6 ATCH NUttI,
PHILADELPHIA.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SEVENTY PERSONS.
CHARLES WEISS, late Of the "Whi,e Swa
~ and "Mount Vernon House." respectfully
forms his friends and customers. that be has beco
the propretor of the above well known Hotel.
Country Merchants will find the above Hote
central location, and the best of fare Persons n
yelling with private conveyance will find lar
yard and good siablng for horses, and the bes, @
ostle,s. Boarding 81 per DAY.
May l4ih, ls42.-n
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CITY FURNITURE AUCTION
AND PRIVATE SALES ROOMS,
COunterfeiters'
D e A + H = Low.

Nhe public will please observe that no Brandreth
Pills are genuine, unless the box has three la
bels upon il, (lhe top, the side and the botom)
each containing fac simile signature of my hand
writing, thus-B. BRANDRErH, N. D.--These la
hels ale engraved on STEEL beautifully designed
and done at an expense of over S2,000.--Therefore
1t will be seen that the only thing necessary to pro-
cure the medicine in its purity, is to observe these
labels
Remember the top, the side, aud the bottom
The following respective persons are duly authori
zed, and hold
CERTIFICATES OF AGENCY
For the sale of Brandreih's Vegetable Unipersa!
Pills.
Northumberland county: Miiton--Msckey d
Chambe'lin. Sunbury--H. b. Masser. M'Ewens-
vllle-lreland Il Meixel. Norhumberland-Wm
Forsyth. Georgetown-J. d J. Walls.
Union County: New Berlin--Bogar & Win.
ter. Selinsgrove-George Gundrum. Middle
burg--lsaac Smith. Beaveriown-David Huber.
Adamsburg-Wm. ]. May. Mifflinsburg-Mensch
q Ray. Hartleton-Daniel Long. FIeeburg-
u. q F.C. Meyer. Lewisburg-Walls d Green.
Columbia county Dsnville-E. B. Reynolds
d 20. Berwick-Shumsn & Rittenhouse. Cat
tawlssa-C. G. Brobts. Bloomsburg-John X.
Meyer. Jersey Town-Levi Bisel. Washington
Robt. McCay. Limestone-Ballis: Z McNinch.
Observe that each Agent has an Engraved Ger
tlfcate OF Agency, containing a representation OF
Dr BRANDRETH'S Mandatory at Sing Sing,
and upon which will also be seen exact copies Of
the new labels nop used upon the Braldreh PHI
Bores.
Philadelphia, office No. 8. North 9Th street
b. BRANDRETH, NJ. ID.
June .4ih, Is42.
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ID pESPECTFGLLY inform their friends and
~ he Merchants generally, that they have ia.
ken those large and commodious Wharves, with two
Docks, north of Chcsnut street, on the Delaware
together with the store No. 10 South Wharves
where they would be pleased to receive consign.
ments of Grain, Flour. Seed, Whiskey, Iron, &c
&c. Being also well prepared to forward all kind
Of Merchandise by the Schuylk and Union, or b.
the Chesapeake and Tide Water Canals, tow
boats kept expressly for the purpose of towinl
boats by either route.
Merchants will please be particular to send the
goods destined by either canals, To No. 10 Soutl
Wharves, between Market and Chesnul strreis, on
the Delaware, with directions accompanying then
which route they wish them to he shipped
or Plaster and Salt for sale, at the lowest MAJ
ket price. BOLTON n ca.
March 10, ls43 No. 10 South Wharve
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When a woman resorts to art for blush il
is proof that nature cannot longer furnish the re
quislie.
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To Country
M Err G. II A N r s.

THE Subscriber, Agent of Lyon & Harris, Hat
Manufacturers. for New York. Philodelphs,
Baltimore and other large cities, whose Hats
highly commended for good coio, and durability,
has on hand first rate assortment of HATS and
CAPS, suitable for Spring sales, VIII ch will Re sold
very low, foI cash or approved credit, al the noted
cheap store, No. 40, North Third street, opposite
the City Hotel, Philadelphia.
ROBERT ID. WILKINSON. Apent.
n. 3. Orders for Hats in the rough promptly
attended to. The highest rrics in cash Or trade
given for Fur skins.
PhilLdelphia June |, lS43.--lv