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The Columbian fountain., 1846-06-03
Selling or! Selling Off!! Selling OT!!!
100000 in Fancy Goods.


10000 in Fancy Goods.
@ PARKER, having determined to close his
y. present business, will sell out his entire stock
Of row and fashionable fancy goods, By retaii-con-
sisting in part, Of rich and common fans, reticules
purses, gold pencils, flower stands, workboxes, kid
and silk gloves, ribands flowers, thread aces, ml-
merry, &C., &c, &C.; great variety Of hair-brushes
tooth brushes. French perfumery for the hair, Co
logne water, soaps DC, affording a fine opportunity
for such as desire to make RICH PRESENTS. at yery
cheap rate. The goods will be arranged for sale by
Monday morning, May 25th, and continue until
they shall all be sold.
FOR RENT-The Store and House at present
occupied by myself To good tenant will rent
il l,w. Possession given the last Of July, perhaps
earlier.
For further particulars inquire at s. PARKER'S
perfumery and Fancy Store, Pennsy ylyania avenue,
between Ninth and Tenth streets
NAV 25--3taw2w.
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Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash having cured
soreness Of the gums, and efectually 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 convic-
ton, that those who will Wheeler's Teaberry
Tooth Wash, for the teeth and gums will find that
it is an important article.
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ed WARD ELECTION NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that an election will
IN be held in the Second Ward on Monday, the
lst day of June at the Office of Nicholas Caan, on
r street. for Mayor, and one member Of the Board
of Aldermen, for two years; and for three members
Of the Board Of Common Council, for one year,
to serve in the respective Boards.
Polls to be opened at 10 o'clock, A. M, and close
At o'clock. p. M. WILLIAM DRAKE,
NICHOLAS CALLAN,
JOSEPH ABBOTT,
NAV 265t Commissioners of Election.
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Many more testimonials existing approving
of "Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash"
SOLD at Nos / and Q, Browns Hotel, by
M. H. STEVENS e. EMMONS,
Late o. Fish Il Coz
Principal Office for the United States No. So,
Chesnut-street, Philadelphia may 7-ly
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Keep Clean.

ACCED OlCS9ls
YNHE largest assortment Of the best BRUSHES
i constantly kept on hand at my Hardware and
Variety Store Pennsylvania avenue, near 9th street.
wholesale and retail. GEO. SAVAGE.
april 22-tf MAT. Intellgencer 3t]
CONGRESS BOOKS, Law BOOKS,
MEDICAL, BOOKS, AMERICAN HISTORY,
lH &C. The subscriber has fer sale at his Store,
near corner Of Al street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Washington, large stock Of
LAW BOOKS. aa ss-5
Among them are all the elementary works; also,
The English and American Common Law and
Chancery Reports. All the New York and Mary
land Reports some Of the Virginia Reports. The
Law Library, 80 vols, together with handsome
selection Of such other Law Books as are suitable
for the Washington market. 0 ee
CONGRESS BOOKS. 2a
All the Laws, Documents, Journals, Registers of
Debates, and all books subscribed for published
by Congress, are to be had in quantities at the sub
scribers. The 4
MEDICAL BOOKS
were selected by the gentlemen Of the Faculty in
the District. The collection embraces all the STAN
dard and elementary works. - ,4t
"AMERICAN HISTORY
Some Of the American Books are very old and
rare; and all the late works on American subjects
are to be found in this Chapter.
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS"
All the current literature of the day viii be found
among these in all the various fashionable bindings.
RELIGIOUS BOOKS.
All the Bibles, Prayer, and Hymn Books, Of al
most all the different denominations in all kinds of
bindings. g
BLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY"
handsome assortment of Blank Books, and
all kinds of Stationery, for sale as above.
The Books will be sold as cheap as at any other
Bookstore in the United States.
march 7-tf GEORGE TEMPLEMAN.
II
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GENTLEMEN,s DRESS BOOTS at SO

TUST received large assortment of Gentlepen's
J Dress Boots; Boys Fine Boots, cheap.
ALSO, a large assortment Of Ladies, Gentle
MEMS Boys, Misses and Childrens Boots and Shoes,
in great variety. Please call and examine.
ALSO, work made to order, and repairing done
at short notice Il. FOWLER,
Philadelphia Shoe Store, corner of | lth and sts
may 2l-eod3m
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ALWAYS ON HAND, at private sale,
an EXPANSIVE assortment of Cabinet Ware, Beds and
Mattresses, Looking Glasses Clocks, Shower Baths,
Refrigerstors, &C., which will be sold at extremely
low prices. y. w. bOIELEH ~,
NAV Il-3teodif Auctioneer.
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Wheeler's Teabery 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 is advisable to
those who suffer with the teeth and gums to make
use Of it. MARY SULLIVAN.
Your Teaberty Tooth Wash cured the tooth ache
and also soreness Of the gums in my family, and l
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.
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WASHINGTON CITY, d. C.

WASHlN6TON OITr, ~. ".
November %, l845.
take pleasure in adding my testimony to the
foregoing having received for myself and other men,
bers of my family the benefit Of the professional SER
vices of DR.. Parmele to my entire satisfaction.
ANDREW COYLE.
From the Rep. C. W. Everest, of Connecticut.
REcToRY GRACE CHURCH,
Hamden, Conn, July 81, 1s45
For nearly three years past / have been well
acquainted with DR.. L. Parmele. During this
period have had opportunity of seeing much of
his work, and have several times enjoyed the
benefit of his professional services. kroto him to
be superior Dentist-and can therefore most
cheerfully recommend him to any who may stand
in need of such aid as il is his business to render
As a gentleman, also, he is worthy of all conf
dence and | doubt not he will receive at the
hands of an intelligent public that patronage to
which his talents and his worth entitle him.
G. w. EVEREST.
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MONEY, MONEY, MONEY WANTEDn

TNHE subscriber would most respectfully inform
| those indebted to him that their accounts can
not remain any longer unsettled; and that IT they
are not settled by the LIST Of June, they will be
placed in the hands Of better collectors than am.
Necessity will compel to this course though CO.
ercive measures are not pleasant at any time.
tl3 VIM. "A. RICHARDSON.
Merchant Tailor opposite Buildings,
may 26-3teodif Washington City.
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Boots e Shoes! boots & Shoes!

u. East of Coleman's Hotel, Pennsylvania av-
enue, has just received from Philadelphia full and
complete assortment of Ladies Black and Bronze
Caters, Buskins, Ties and Slippers. Also, great
variety of Chidrens Shoes, at all prices Gentle
mems Boots, Caters, Shoes and Slippers, Of every
kind All of which will be sold as cheap as can be
bought elsewhere. | invite my friends, and the
public generally to give call, and | feel conf
dent Of being able to please in quality and price.
april 25-eodlm
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COIIeton Ritters.

NHESE Bitters are purely vegetable com
- pound, and are offered TO the public from a
principle Of benevoence, under the fullest convic-
ton that they will be found safe and sovereign
remedy for Dyspepsia. They have been trium-
phantly tested not only by some of the most re-
spectacle families and physicians in the State o.
South Carolina, who have furnished ample testl-
mony as to their decided excellence, but also by the
proprietor who for ten years, suffered all the gloom
incident to that stubborn and distressing disease.
They possess the peculiar excellence, denied 20
most other Bitters Of not proving injurious oy CON
tinued use. They contain not single deie'erlous
ingredient, and, as seen from the directions winch
accompany each bottle, may be given with entire
safety to an infant in the month.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-06-03

Owing to having taken cold, but mostly in conse-
quence of the acid Of paint used in cooring prints,
my teeth became very much injured, giving excru-
ciating pain at intervals, for between two and three
years. Wheeer's Teaberry 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 Wheelers Teaberry
Tooth Wash. MARY A. TAYLOR.
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From the Rep. A. Woodward, Rector of 81
Luke'S Parish.

OF the ColIeton Bitters, ("purely vegetable
compound" and which, from the confidence have
in the character and integrity Of the maker and pro-
pretor thereof, verify believe to be true,) enter
tain the most favorable opinion. Several Of my
personal friends and acquaintances long afflicted
with Dyspepsia, have assured me that they have
found these btters better than any other medicine
they ever tried for that distressing disease And
take pleasure further in stating that have witness
ed the excellency Of these Biters in nausea, sick
headache, and bowel complaint in this last particu-
lar have seen The Coeton repeatedly and success
fully tested among the children of my own house.
hold No family ought to be without this invalu-
able medicine. A. WOODWARD.
Hilton Head, s. c., Jan, s, 1916.
For sale by the only Agent for the District Of
Columbia, b. HUMANS,
Between 10th and llth streets, Washington.
may 29-lw
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DENTAL SURGERY.
DODGE & PARMrIr

az conuEoNS, Of Bond-stree New
iork' having practised the three pss, ,y;,,,s.,
IN .nis Guy. respectfully announce to thai, s,;as,as
ana ,ne public that they have Concluded - IaSs
ne.f washington Office open during the entire va,
in future at their present location on '' y0ai
Pennsylvania AUe., bet,oeen 9Th & lOh sts
where one or both of the partners may always he
found IN attendance. They respectfully tender their
professional services to their friends and the public
and invite all who may require the advice and skill
OF the experienced and practical Dentist to call on
them, learn their terms, and examine their claims to
public confidence and patronage. They would par
hcularly call attention to their patent method Of fast
ening artificial teeth when set gold plate which
Is used by them alone in the city of Washington.
Inc most prominent advantages are the following
Isl II saves the pain attendant upon the removal
OF the roots of the front teeth when in healthy
condition, and makes those roots highly useful in
fastening the artificial teeth.
I'd. 1t gives the teeth greater frmness. rendering
them always much less troublesome and more use.
ful in the process of mastcation than the common
mode.
Sd. 1t renders it easy to remove and replace the
teeth, which, together with the peculiar simplicity
OF the fastenings, enable the wearer to keep them
always clean
The great improvement secured by this patent
HoOuc Uut W 70 oCCii 10 Do unuerStOO0, and
used to be appreciated. II is universally commend
ed by those who have avaled themselves Of its ad-
vantages.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
From the Hon. Silas Wright, late ofMe u S. Sen
ate noac Governor Of Ne,o York.
Washington, d. c.. Feb Is, ls43.
Dr. J. Smith Dodge, upon his arrival in Wash
ington to open an Office as Surgeon Dentist, pre-
sentsd to me letters from several friends in New
York OF the highest respectability and standing con-
tanning the strongest and most favorable testimon-
ais both as to the excellence Of his private charac
ter and his superior professional qualifications
These satisfactory evidences of the man and the
Dentist induced me at once to engage the profess
sional services of Mr.. Dodge for my own family !;
and my wife and myself are now able, from person.
al experience, to add own equally favorable tes
timony in his favor as gentleman and skilful
Dentist. This testimony is thus given by me, as
well in obedience to the earnest solicitations of re-
spectacle and worthy friends in New York. who
have for many years experienced the skill and fide-
ity of the Doctor in his profession as to my convc-
tons Of his personal and professional merit.
SILAS WRIGHT
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From the Hon. Noah A. Phelps, late Secretary of the
State of Connecticut

From the Hon. .Nodh a. Phetps, tate Secretary OF the
State Of Connecticut.
MlDDLETowN, CoNNEcTIcUT,
September 81, 1845
DR.. l.. Parmele resided some time in this city,
following the practice of Dentistry He is a
worthy citizen, and sustains high reputation in
the line of his profession From my knowledge
of the man, his standing in society, and profession
al skill, take much pleasure in recommending
him to the favor and patronage of the public.
NOAH A. PHELPS.
From the Hon. Robert Dale O,oen, M. c. from the
State Of Indiana.
"WAsHINGToN CRY, Dec 90, 1845.
"Having on various occasions availed myself of
the professional services of DR.. l.. Parmele to my
entire satisfaction, take pleasure in adding my
testimony both as to his skill Dentist and his
kind urbanity as man.
From the Hon. q. Pratt late M c. from the State Of
Ne,o York.
House OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
February IS, l8a5
take great pleasure in bearing testimony to the
superior skill of DR.. l.. Parmele, from a know
ledge of his operations in his profession Of an inn
portant character performed by him. as well as to
his worth as a citizen; and having been long and
intimately acquainted with him, now cheerfully
recommend him to all who require his aid
u. PRATT.
From Dr. Mott, President and Professor Of Surgery
u, the University, .New York
New York, Nov 90, 1872
have been familiar with the reputation of J.
Smith Dodge as a practical Dentist for many
years. In the opinion of my friends who have ex-
perienced the benefit of his skill, can place full
confidence. / can therefore most cheerfully re-
commend him to those who seek relief from the
maladies of their teeth. E6nNUa
VALENTINE MOTT, M. d..
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From the Hon. John w. Davis, Speaker ofhe
House of Representat;ues.

House of Representatives.
Washington, D, c., Dec. %, ls45.
| take pleasure in stating that Dr. L. Parmele Of
this city has executed for me an excellent piece Of
work in the line of his profession, one which sew
era other Dentists of high repute declined to UNDER
take as being impracticable, but by the skill Of
DR.. P it has been done, not only in good profess
siona style, but is highly seviceable and satsfac-
tory.
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Certificates Of Ladies and Gentlemen Of
PhiiadeIphia.

1t is with gratitude that send the following GER
t6cate, hoping that many who suffer will be led by
perusal Of it, to obtain Wheelers Teaberry Tooth
Wash, which article, used, and it has effectualIy
cured tooth ache, soreness Of the gums, removed
scurf from my teeth, and 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 Wheelers Tea
berry Tooth Wash, that they may be relieved.
JULIANA CULTURAL.
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PREsERVE THE TEETH.

LvAR better i it 70 cure the Toothschs in one
II minute. BY using Wheelsr's Tesbsry Tooth
Wash. than to suffer ths schng also 70 care sore
ness Of the gums, sonsss Of the gums, stop bleed
ing Of the gums, and always keep the teeth, gums
and mouth pleasant and in the best state Of health
To show the length Of time for which this article
has been patronized by the public, the following
copyright is published:
80. Eastern District of Pennsylvania 10
r .. wit: Be it remembered, That on the
8 second day Of February, Ammo Dom
iai,v'ss, inl, one thousand eight hundred and
w. WHEELER,
Of the said District, hath deposited in this Office the
Title Of Book the title Of which is in the words
following, to wit:
TEADERRY TOOTH WASH.
The right whereof he claims as Proprietor. in
conformity with an Act of Congress entitled san
Act to amend the several Acts respecting Copy
Rights" FRA'S HOPKINSON,
Clerk Of U. s. Dist. Court
1912, Feb I'd, Copy deposited.
CHAS. f. HEAZLETT.
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My daughter has used Wheelers Teaberry 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 it the most beneficial preparation for the
teeth have ever seen.
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ROBERT E. JOHNSTON.

For number Of years my Teeth aud 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 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. ]. BRAZER.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-06-03

have used Wheelers Teaberry Tooth Wash,
and its effects upon my Teeth and Gums have given
to me high opinion Of its merits. cheerfulIy re-
commend it TO the general use.
H. X. KNEASS.
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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 it is the
best article have ever known, and hereby warmly
recommend its use to the public in general as a
pleasant and efficacous article for preserving the
Teeth and Gums.
ROBERT E. JOHNSTON.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-06-03
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 whiten and
beautify the Teeth, they have beneficial effect up
on the gums by imparting to them free and health
full action. F. A. RAYNOLD.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-12-18
A THEATRICAL CRITIC,

Sitting in barber shop the other evening
says the Pittsburg Chronicle; we overheard a
conversation, something like the following, be-
tween two knights of the razor:
Bob has you been 10 the theatre to see Jim
Murdock'
81 havn't been any place else,
And what you tink of him? Is he as
great as day say he isl
To tell you lie real truf, Sam, was disap-
pointed. Jim Murdoch purity good actor
but he is too much like Bill Macready-he
DOESN'T holler half lou enough, and he ant got
enough voice. Give me ole Guss Adams; he
kin make a noise, and when he bowls in Vir-
ginius he has me across de back. Ned For
rest can beat Guss. Noboly's got right to
play when Ned's about He lays them all out
cold His Otello hit me hard. Pve been
thinking of him ever since, and the last time
he was that big Inun in Matymory, he just
lifted me off my seat, and when he got through
turns round TO my gall, and says |, Lubbly
Fanny, Ned Forrest kin take all my OLD
clothes
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-12-18

fire, and he was not Get forwar.o in his
any, by this last effort of his tor
mentors. He discovered the fire, and presu-
ming it was part and parcel Of the .scussid in
vention" he sprang to his feet, and with both
hanis br.skly at work behind him, for the
purpose of smothering the fame. which was
roasting the seat of his inexpressibles = he
tsput'' for the street door at full gallop!
6 Fire Fire! Help! ysre! Oac! murd-
fire help - shouted the victim, as he darted
into the stree.
Away he dashed towards Baltimore, at a
speed which the ,slightnin' line" itself might
have been proud of Luckily, square off, he
discovered servant with a hose attached to
one of the hydrants, busily engaged in wash
ing off the pavement He rushed to the spot
and turning short before him-a poster1or,-
he begged him, at the top of his voice, $50
God's SAKE" to s'put him out '
Perhaps his sable friends eye didn't glisten,
and may be his ''ivory' didn't shine. as he
charitably turned " the current of that stream
upon the uncomfortable portion of the poor
devil snetherments! "The Ire was extin-
guished without serious damage as the pa
pers say-the loafer was thoroughly satura-
ted-and having exchanged his, "heavy in.
side wet for skin-drenching, he departed
perfectly sober, amidst the jeers of the crowd
who had witnessed the fnale-most vocifer.
ousiy cursing all improvements in magnetism
and combustibles!
Philadelphia, Oct. 5. 1916. G. P. B. .
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-12-18
LIST OF BLANKS

I'M HAND, and for sale at the
" JOURNAL OFFICE.
County and Sup. Court Wriis
do do Subpenas
do do Fl. Fas.
County Court Scire Facias
Apprentices lndentures
Letters of Administrators Appeal Bonds
Jurors Tickets Marriage License
Peace warrants Guardian Bonds
Consable's bonds Administrators do
Notes Of hand Military Ca Sae
Checks. Cape Fear Bank Land Deeds
do Branch Bank efthe Negro Bonds
State Warrants. Ca Sas
Notes, negotiable at hank Ca Sa bonds
Inspectors Certificates Bills Sale. Negro
Certificates "fJustices attending Court
hipping Papers Bills Lading (lettel
U FAny blank wanted and not on hand will be
printed with the utmost despatch.
4 Officers of the Courts and other officers and
all other persons. requiring blanks. or any other
work in the printing line would do we'll to give ua
call. or send in their orders. We are deiermin.
ell to execute our work WE'LL and at the cheapest
rates for cash. Call at the JOURNAL OFFICE
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DA EU:2nR.2NRlGB
MINIATURES.

MHR. HUMPHREY would respectfully an
Iva nounce 10 the citizens Of Wilmington, that
he purposes remaining in This place short time,
and IF giving all an opportunity of procuring a
correct likeness of themselves and friends in his
superior stele.
Having connection with three of the most sue
ceSsfnl Dague reotype Rooms in the state If New
York. he has advantages which but few artists
can realize.
Portraits taken IN a superior style. perfectly
true to nature. of very fine tone gldrd and color
ed so that no climate will effect them in the least
Daguerreotypes taken nv the old process gilds,l
and cOlorfd so as to render them equal to those
TAX n al the present dav.
Portraits # sick or diseased persons taken a.
their residences if required
Particular attention given TO those wishing tn
engage in the business. Instruction with all the
latest improvements. apparatus and ock. furnish
ed on reasonable terms.
For further information inquire at his room. on
Front str ct up stairs adjoining Dr. ares. direct
ly onpnsit. the 'hronicle Office.
January 80. is46. 2D-tf