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Yesterday, at the Capitol, a gentleman OF
the press, in the liberaity of his heart, bought
a cocoa nut, which he deposited in secure
place. One of the "equal rights" party espied
said nut, and with pen marked upon the in
side of the kernal "54 40." The owner, on
subsequently discovering the magical figures
declared the nut must have grown in Oregon.
What can the British say now, when the very
nuts speak2
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Boots & Shoes, Roots. g. shoes

A. RUFF, Successor 10 E. I,acvN Al, door,
~ East of Coieman's Hotel. Pennsylvania av-
enue, has just received from Philadelphia full and
complete assortment of Ladies Black and Bron,e
Caters, Buskns, Ties and Slippers. Also, great
variety of Childrens Shoes, at all prices Gentle.
mems Boots, Caters, Shoes and Slippers of everv
KIND. All OF which will be sold as cheap as can he
bought elsewhere. invite my friends, and the
public generally to give me call, and feel conf.
dent OF being able to please in quality and price.
april IS cod | M
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LOTS AT PRIVATE SALE.

ME following lots, eligibly situated for dwell
4 Ing houses, are offered at private sale, on
reasonable terms and long credits for fourths
of the purchase money, if applied for soon.
Lot No. |, in square No. 1872, being the south
east corner Of and 10Th streets, containing about
$500 square feet.
Lot No. Is, in square No. 1922 fronting on II
street North, between Goth and 2lst streets, con-
tanning about 1000 square feet
For terms enquire of B. HOMANS,
april 2s-lw. Auction g. Commission Merchant
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FromlSeac |. TibbaIs, Esq, Of Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 27, l845.
take pleasure in recommending DR.. L. Par
mele as possessing, IN my Judgment, superior skill
and ability for the duties Of his profession and do
50 with great confidence, as my long acquaintance
witnessing the success of his operations, ana nv
own teeth, after lapse Of several years since
avalling myself of his professional services attest
the correctness of my opinion.
lSAACI. TIBBALS.
In addition to the above testimonials are those
of-hey; I. J. Sawyer, Minister Of the Orchard
street Church; Rev. John M. Macauley; Rev
VIM. s. Balch, Pastor of Bleecker street Cburcb
Thomas Hertell, Esq. James R. Whiting, ESQ.
District Attorney for the city and county Of New
YORK; William H, Leggitt, ESQ.,; James Hail
Esq; A. Sidney Doane, Am. NJ. D., Health officer
OF OF the port OF New York; George Herriott, NJ. D.;
w. H; Benham, U. S. Army, sc. sc. ''
. april 9-tf
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s9K'. SClaWay,Gye9s

1 NRlVALLED COMPOUND EXTRACT
~ OF SARSAPARILLA.-The afflicted are
respectfully referred to the advertisement of the
above celebrated preparation in the "Sun." which
has produced such astonishing cures in this Dis.
trict' Also, the celebrated Chrome Thermal Agns
flli' which never fails to cure the most jnvefoTo,s
Ague IN II hours. The proprietor can refer the
.a,lic'ed 10 hundreds of cures performed by the
april S-tf
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Advertisers Take Notice.

Our friends who wish TO advertise IN the
Union, National Intelligencer, Baltimore Sun,
and Clipper, will please send their advertise
ments to us first. Our reason for asking this
is that those journals do not exchange with
US. and therefore we cannot see the request OF
our friends when placed in their columns. We
will always send our paper to them promptly
when we have advertisements to be inserted
in those papers.
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WASHINGTON CRY, ID. G.

WASHINGTON CRY, ID. G.
November 22 ls45.
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 Rev. c. W. EuereSt, Of Connecticut
REcToRY GRACE CHURCH,
Hamden, Conn, July q, 1915.
For nearly three years past have been well
acquainted with DIR. l.. Parmele. During This
period have had opportunity of seeing much Of
his work, and have several times enioyed tho
benefit of his professional services k,,o,s him 10
be superior Dentist--and can therefore most
cehcerfully recommend him to any who NAV stand
in need Of such aid as it is his business 10 render
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DENTAL SURGERY.
DODGE & PARMEJ,E

nENTAL SURGEONS, Of Bond-street, New
- York, having practised the three past winters
in this city, respectfully announce to their friends
and the public that they have concluded to keen
their Washington Office open during the entire wear
In future at their present location on
Pennsylvania Aue., bet,oeen 9th & 10Th SIS.
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 10
public confidence and patronage. They would par
tculary call attention to their patent method of fast
ening artificial teeth when set on gold plate which
is used by them alone in the city of Washington.
The most prominent advantages are the following
lst. It 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.
"a. II gives the teeth greater frmness, rendering
them always much less troublesome and more use.
ful IN the process OF mastication than the common
mode.
3D.. 1t renders it easy to remove and replace the
teeth, which, together with the peculiar simplicity
OF the fasenings, enable the wearer 10 keen them
always clean.
The great improvement secured by this paten,
needs but TO be in order to be understood. and
used to be appreciated. 1t is universally commend
cd by those who have avaed themselves of its ad.
vantagcs.
RECOMMENDATIONS
From the Hon. Silas Wright, late of The u S. Sen
ate no,o Governor Of Nev York.
Washington, D. c., Feb. Is, ls43.
DIR. j. Smith Dodge, upon his arrival in Wash
ington to open an Office as Surgeon Dentist, pre-
sented to me letters from several friends in New
York OF the highest responsibility and standing, con-
tanning the strongest and most favorable teslimoni
ais, both as to the excellence of his private cbarac
ter, and his superior professional qualifications.
These satisfactory evidences of the man and the
Dentist induced me at once to engage the profes.
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 gentleman and a skilfuI
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 fdel.
ity of the Doctor in his profession, as to nv convc
tons OF his personal and professional merit
SILAS WRIGHT.
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During debate in Congress yesterday, a
member said 81 am not duelist, come from
among people who, while they do not use
bowie knives, pistols, or dirks, are not afraid
of them. But if any one doubts my courage.
let him try it." This is the true doctrine, and
it was spoken by total abstinence man.
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AT an adjourned meeting of the District As
sembly Of the United Brothers Of Temperance
IN the District of Columbia, held April 20. it
was unanimously
Resolved. That this Assembly approve of,he
independent course pursued by the "Colum-
bian Fountain" )" published in the city of Wash
ington, and that every member Of the Order be
fraterneally requested TO aid in sustaining said
paper as far as his means will permit.
Resolved, That copy fthese resolutions,
signed by the lst Vice President and Record
ing Secretary, be transmitted to the Editors Of
the Fountain, with the request that they may
be published.
r. P. ANDERSON,
lst Vice President
RICHARD L. CARNE, JR.,
Recording Secretary.
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Last evening. after the cars had started, a
hack containing several persons drove up fu-
riously to the depot. They were only few
minutes too late. How many cases are there
where man delaying to sign the pledge only
few minutes, has suffered remorse for a
whole life.
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BRowH's HOTEL.

"PREsBYTERY OF BALTEMoRE.-This emf
nent body of Divines convened in this city on
Tuesday last. and continued in session until
Friday afternoon. The opening sermon was
preached by the Rev. Mr.. Miller, Of Frederick,
and was listened to with great satisfaction by
a very respectable congregation; after which q
permanent organization was had by the elec-
tion of the Rev. Mr.. Dunlap, Of Baltimore, as
Moderator, and the Rev. Mr.. Belville as Clerk.
"During the sessions of the Presbytery a
call was presented from the Church at Bla-
densburg to the Rev. Mr.. Baird to become
their Pastor, which was accepted, and the Rev.
Messrs. Banatyne, Tuston, and M. H. Smith,
appointed committee to conduct the installa-
tion services. A committee, consisting of the
Rev. Messrs. Harrison, Berry, and Elder
Manchester, was appointed to organize the
Central Presbyterian Church of this city, un-
der the pastoral care of the Rev. Septmus
Tuston, which will take place on Monday
next, in the Second Presbyterian Church.
"The Rev. DR.. Musgrave and Elder Micha-
el Stuart of Baltimore, were appointed Com
missioners to the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church. A large amount of busi-
ness was transacted by the Presbytery, and all
with the greatest harmony. The subject of
church extension occupied an important place
in the deliberations, end hope is confidently
entertained that an edifce suited to the ncreas-
ing wants of the Presbyterian Church in the
Metropolis Of the nation will in due time be
reared.
"The body adjourned to meet in the Bridge
street Church, Georgetown, in June, at which
time the ordination of the Rev. Mr.. French
will take place.-.Nat. Intel.
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JOHN w. DAVIS, of Indiana.
WASHINGTON Cry. ID. C..

WASHINGTON Cry, d. G..
February 20, lS43.
Having enjoyed the professional services of Dr.
J. Smith Dodge, most cordially recommend him
to my friends and the public as most accomplished
operator IN Dental Surgery, and every way entitled
to their personal and professional confidence.
HORACE STRINGFELLOW.
Rector Trinity Church.
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From the Hon. John W. Dauis, Speaker of The
House of Representatives..
Washington, d, c., Dec. 90, ls45.
| take pleasure in stating that DR.. l.. Parmele of
this city has executed for an excellent piece of
work In the line of his profession, one which sew
eral other Dentists of high epute declined to UNDER
take as being impracticable, but by the skill Of
DIR. T, it has been done, not only in good profess
slona style, but is highly seviceabe and satisfac-
tory.
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nAGUERREOTYPE APPARATUs.-A first
- rate Daguerreotyps Apparatus for private sale
on modarate terms, by b. HOMANS.
Auction and Commission Merchant.
Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th & llth streets.
april 2s-tf
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TO ADVERTISERS.

AL advertisements to appear in the Foun-
tain on any particular day should be handed
IN before ( O'Clock p. m. Of the day previous
Our customers will please bear this in mind.
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A Ministerial Conference will be held on
Wednesday evening at the Navy Yard Baptist
Church. The Rev. Franklin Wilson of Bal
tmore is expected to preach. The public are
respectfully invited to attend.
april 2oth
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1t is rather singular fact, that in this "city
of influences" every religious denomination is
represented but the Jews. They do not care
about making proselytes. Wonderful people !
Who can say bat that the individual is al
ready born, who. under Providence, shall fulfil
prophecy by reconducting them to the winding
wales of Palestine!
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SECOND PRES. CHURCH.

SECOND PRES. CHURCH.
REV. MR.. HAYS, MAss.--Av.
Rom. S. S.
Rev. M. Hale Smith lisa. SIS. 10, III.
ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH.
REV. J. P. DoNELAN-PAsToR.
Morning. Tsrt-St. John 20. 81, %, 23.
Evening. Continuation ofthe same subject.
BAPTIST CHURCH, E ST.
REV. Mr.. sAMsoN--PAsroR.
Morning. Matt. 4. l2, %. Subject, The
early Ministry of Christ.
Evening. Psalm, 1877. Sc.
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o. The Rev. G. B. PARSONS, of Kentucky,
is expected to preach in the Wesley Chapel,
corner Of 5th and F streets, on This (Tues-
day) Euening, at quarter before O'Clock.
april %
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The Senior Editor of this paper is now alb,
sent, on visit to Cincinnati, Ohio, to attend
the session Of the General Conference Of the
Methodist Protestant Church, to commence
on the 9th of May. We expect to present oul
readers with his correspondence from time te
time during his absence.
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Houx,.-We shall be al the Office of this pa
per. every day from A. M, to IL M, and
from 8 10 6, and from n to 9 P. M.
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Let not be absorbed in the doings OF others,
to forget what is going on at home.
Reported expressly for the Columbian Fountain
LIST OF ARRIVALS
At the Principal Hotels in this city, for
the day ending April 27, at IL M.
Beers TEMPERANCE HOTEL.
R. A. Sanderson, Va. P. Gallup, N. Y. A.
Washburn, Mass.
UNITED STATES HOTEL.
e. Brooks, Mich. A. T. Buree, Va. w. H.
Ford, Pittsburg G. Boyd, N. G. R. B. Lonsen
III. T. w. Boland, do. T. B. Thomas, do. ]. A.
Tagelt, Va. H. D. Stiles, Bait G. F. Mathews
N. Y. T. B. ]. Ingmans, Va. B. E. Byld, do.
CoIEaAs's HOTEL.
c. E. Nesbit, GA. G. Condsn, do. w. Cham
bers, do. A. F. Watson, do. Mr.. and Mrs. Berns
do. Miss Longstreet, do. Mrs. Coleman, do. Mis-.
Hurggs, do. M. A. Hurggs, do. Mr.. J. Hurggs, do
Mrs. ]. j. Forbes, do. F. CLARK, do. H. ]. Robin
son. Maine. w. Hood, Phila. J. T. Wadd, Ga
w. H. Chambers. do. Mr.. Pane, do. ]. QUAR-
Va. T. schon, Maracribo. G. Duranel, NY. T.
Maple. Ga. w. H. Smith, Phila. Mrs. Tofeld
and Daughter do. Mn. Smith, St. Louis. J. Hail.
Boston. J. Hedsn and daughter, Va. ]. L. Dswy,
N. Y. B. Conor, do. Mr.. l.. J. Luare, do. J.
Elder. Ind. T. M. Kissick, Phila @. J. Turgss,
Ga. @. c. Thompson, N. Y. H. Gay, do 8. j.
Clarke, jr., N. H. J. sadler, Oaxuca. r. Edmonds,
-. g. Eckhardt, Vera Cruz. w. P. Parker,
London Mr.. Jones. N. e. J. T.. Bickets, Boston.
:. Comfy, -. w. W. Clayton and Lady. Ga.
e. Tomphsris and Family, Ala. ]. Bedford and
Brother, Ky. Mrs. Bedford and Daughter, d.. D.
N. Harriss, Miss. R. Garsed. Pa. Z. Wiseman,
Bait. J. Whidnen, C. W.. Rebuild and Lady,
N. Y. j. A. Boles and Lady, do. p. Herman,
Bait. w. Hunt and Lady, N Y.
BRowH's HOTEL.
M. Pickett, Ala. ]. E. Reside, Pha. ]. A.
Alling, N. ]. T. 9. Tillett Ky. J. q. Buckle, Ky
D. Welbarn, do. G. R. Smith, Mo. L. G. Watson
and three Ladies, Ky. T. A. Staples, Boston. J. B
Evens, E. Tenn. g. w. Hopkins, Va. P. Jeffer
son, Miss. r. Ward, 8. G. R. DougIess. do. H
Knox. do ]. M. Mason, Va. AR. Marshall, Ky
Mr.. Roberts, do. L. P. Sanger, Ill. ]. w. Mayer
Mo- Mr. LETTERS, Bait. D. Thomas, Miss. B. G.
Harriss, Nd. T. Harris, do.
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The fishing season is said to be rapidly draw
ing to close-and unless some change takes
place at once, operations will be closed at some
Of the Potomac Landings this week.
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RICHARD L. CARrE, JR.,
Recording Secretary.
GRAND TEMPERANCE CELEBRATION.

GRAND TEMPERANCE CELEBRATION.
The delegates appointed to make suitable
arrangements for the temperance procession
on or about the Goth of May ensuing, are re-
quested to meet at the Hall of the Brothers Of
Temperance, Association No. !, Kings Gal
lery, 18th street, on Wednesday night, 10Th
inst, at half past O'Clock, P. M. 1t is ear
nestly requested that every delegate will be in
attendance, as business of importance will be
brought before the Committees.
SELBY PARKER,
Chairman Committee of Arrangements.
april 28-2t
Dt EQUAL DIVISION, No. 6, S. OF IA
general meeting of all the members of the Di-
| vision is earnestly requested This Tuesday,
Evening, as business of the utmost importance
to every member of the Division will be laid
before them.
BY order: L. WILSON, K. S.
april %.
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A NEW BOOK STORE

40 just been opened at the Office Of The Co.
16one, ad iumolan Fountain. Besides the SCHOOL
pooho generally used in our city, we have large
assortment OF IEmpERANCD WonKs, and other in.
'eres'ing books, all of which we will sell low for
CASH. 'o'' 'o' avs
we nave likewise nearly all kinds of Stationary,
= n ooScaP' Letter and Envelope Paper Qus, Steel
ems, lux Ink stands, Sand Boxes, Wax, Waters,
:, nose desiring to purchase any Of these articles
will please give us a call.
april 22-u IT, WARD 81 SON
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

1.. February IS, l845.
take great pleasure in bearing testimony 10 the
superior super SKI skill OF Dr. L. Parmele, from a know
leuge OF ms operations in his profession of an i'm
Por.all character performed by him, as well as to
intimately acquainted with him now cbeaeGiit
recommend him to all who require his aid. -''''
4. PRATT.
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AS gentleman, also, he is WORTHY Of All CONF
dence and | doubt not he will receive At H.
hands of an intelligent public that patronage ~
which his talents and his worth entitle him.
Q. w. EVEREST.
From the Hon. Noah a. Phelps, late Secretary OfB.
State Of Connecticut
MlDDLETowN, CONNECTICUT.
September 81, l845.
Dr. L. Parmele resided some time in this az,
following the practice of Dentistry. Ha ia1,,
worthy citizen, and sustains high reputation -
the line of his profession. From nv knowIedaa -
OF the man, his standing in society, and professon
al skill, l take much pleasure in recommendins
him to the favor and patronage of the public.
NOAH A. PHELPS.
Ff"~ the Hon. Robert Dale OOen, W. c. from The
State Of Indiana
WASHINGTON CRY, Dec. %, l845.
Having on various occasions availed mvaelf of
the professional services of Dr. L. ParmeIe n M
entire satisfaction, take pleasure in addinp nv nv
testimony both as to his skill as Dentist ana b;,s
kind urbanity as a man.
ROBERT DALE OWEN
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1t is remarkable fact, that some Of the
stoutest porters in the city are cold water men
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sYrAxIso THE TRUTH IN LOVE. nm,
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From Mott, President and Professor of Su,eeyy
.. IN the University, .Ns,o York. o'

New YoRK, Nov. 23, 1912.
have been familiar with the reputation Of J
Smith Dodge as practical Dentist for manv
years. In the opinion Of my friends who have ex
perienced the benefit of his skill, can place full
confidence; ! can therefore most cheerfuly re-
commend nm TO those who seek relief from the
maladies Of their teeth.
VALENTINE MOTT, NJ D.
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CITY AFFAIRS.

Let us be absorbed in the doings of others,
to forget what is going on at home.
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From the Hon. g. Pratt, late W. c. from the Stntt os
',Ne,u York.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-06-12
- THE WINGS

OF the several towns in the County Of
Chitenden, are requested to assemble and
appoint three or more Delegates to attend
the State Convention, to be holden at
WOODSTOCK, on the TWENTY
FIFTH day of JUNE, 1916, for the pur-
pose Of nominating suitable persons as Can.
didates for State Officers.
This occasion calls for prompt and efficient
action to settle matters of importance to this
County.
L. L; CUMMINGS y, ,,6, County
DAVID FISH, '''ee'
Burlington, June 9. l646.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-06-12

STATE or VERMONT : THE Hon. the Pro-
District Grand I,e-'ro the heirs and leea,ees OF
Al he 1,dal', late OF North Hero decease
WHEREAS. VILLAIN Howard, administrator OF The
estate OF the sad AheI> ale hath repre-. enied
To this court hat the peronul estate o said decea ed
IS in uilicien pay IN lu>t debts ny the sum DISK
handled dollars, and bath appl ed for license To .c
Il much of the real estate ct .aM decea,el a. will
pay said sum, and the costs and charges for settling
sail estate:
IHEurronE Won are mere notified 10 appear be-
fore the Pro ATE Co ri a. t.. ion thereof 10 e hUl-
den at the Court Hone IN North I1cro, on the sec
ond Saturday OF Juuc y II. 1916 and show good
cause TO the contrary or give bonds as aid court
shall direct Tor the payment of .ai debts. u'hrrW
the said admins ra'or Will eccn.cl d. tlthnrz 30
sell much ct the real estate # aid deceased rs
Will e sufficient tu pay the aforesaid .'u AMI all le-
cal costs aud charges 1t - ordered by ,aid court
that the fureso.ug notice l,hcd three weeks
success, vclv 10 the y rn-'uu Free Pres. a nrv,pa-
per pi in'cl in Burlington. N lhc County of Chilten-
den. the iN> Of w:ch Publication 10 prior 10 the
,e,-.uj Saturday ot J.uc. \. y. l. Is.
Given un Ter rN baud at North Hero, this 18th
day ot May, 4. D-l-i6.
GARY WHITNEY, Regis!er.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-06-12
Communication.
TO THE CHRISTIAN PUBLIC.

Whereas, certain individuals in the Counties
Of Chttenden and Franklin, have oil ia'e eN'
pressed some dissatisfaction IN re'era''ee " NY
labors as missionary agent oil 'he l'o'' iNe''
and Amer, Prot. Societies. inasmuch as 10 'e.
prts have appeared from the officers OF SAID
soc;.,;es in reference TO col ections made in
their behalf This is to inform the Christian
public that hold myself still responsible to
render an account of all monies and goods re-
ceiyed for the benefit OF said society during the
4 years in which served the same. AS proof
that all nv collections we're duly reported, the
pyblic are hereby referred to Mortimer de Mott
ESQ. the Treasurer of the present as well as
the old organization, whose.oifice as such is at
10 broadway, n. Y. On recent examination
il was ascertaned tina, C. X. Moore, the cor sec.
failed (either accidentally or for reasons best
known to HIMSELF to publish my general report
from Vermont, while an officer in the old soce-
~, of which fact was ignoran: until June 10
nearly two years after the same was made. AT
present all the papers with which ! atm con-
eerned, are lodged a, the office of NJ. dc Mott,
III Broadway, who holds himself respons b e
TO answer any reasonable inquiry in relence to
any business under his care. During an agen.
CIV Of four years have sustained my relation
to the acknowledged satisfaction Of the societies
which represent; with which even now am
on terms mutual correspondence g. am assured
of their protection. Therefore let no man any
longer blame me for the neglect of anolher--or
3 D.
forming the duties pertaining to her predeces-
sor. WILLIAM BROWN,
L,a,e Mss, ACT. ofhe Prot.R.f d. Am. Prot. Soc's.
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ViOliils.
Better late. than never

A n assortment Of fine Victims for sale by
IA 80 BRlNSMAID Il BROTHERS,