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LuMRER AND WOOD.

JHAVE on hand, and shall be daily receiving, a
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.
NB Having determined to do business for
oosh onlv it becomes necessary to close all out
s,.na;ng accounts Immediately. therefore re-
.nec,fuIly call on all those indebted to me to call
and settle up, either by paying the money or giving
their notes. -
june 20-H
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F. HOWARD's IMPROVED CHEMICAL
Chloride Soap.

HNHIS SOAP has fully stood the test Of expert
Il ence, and is deservedly more celebrated than
any other in use for rendering the skin smooth and
soft, removing chaps, pimples and blemishes; for
the preservation of the teeth and gums, and the
cure of offensive breath for cleansing and healing
sores and wounds; for preserving and curing cuta
neous diseases, particularly in infants for bleach
ing muslins and handkerchiefs and for the removal
of grease, paint tar, &C., from clothing II is also
much esteemed as Shaving Soap. Prepared only
by THOMAS p. MORGAN, Chemist,
(Successor to F. Howard,)
+ n Washington. d. G.
For sale by the Druggists Of the District.
sep Tim .a 8#l g E#.h
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CONFECTIONERY.

I N all its forms except intoxicating is made and
i sold, wholesale and retail furnished to families,
parties in first rate style, and reasonable terms, at
all hours of the day, except Sundsys,by
HENRY BARNS.
Corner of Ninth and streets.
81 Stores and shops can be supplied, by the
quantity, at this establishment, for cash. cheaper
than at any other place in the city The icecreamS
sold here are ice-creams, rich, smooth andh ard.
sept22 I'm II. B.
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surveying, LeveIling, and Mapping.

TTNHE Undersigned having established an office for
prosecuting the above business, respectfully offers
his services to the Public Of the District and jacent
country.
Surveys made Of estates and lots, Levelling, Meas
uring of work and material, Drawing plots, making
estimates. &c. Being associated with one of the
hos, artists and dranghtsmen, Maps, Plans, Designs,
and Drawings of every description will be made,
ed and enlarged or reduced to any scale desired in
.he hest manner. Office on street near the Treas
ury Building. =. NiLnins, r.l,Ih,
sent IS surveyor anu b'auBn's'han'
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BOOKS FOR SALE,
By u. Ward & Son, at their Nep Store o
Penn. Apenue, near Railroad Depot

Bu u. Ward & Son.. at their NeD Store on
Penn. Avenue, near Railroad Depot
& 81 school Books.
Emerson's Arithmetic, Parts |, 2 and 8; Mitch
ellis Geography and Atlas Wehster's School Die
tionary; Webster's Large svo. Dictionary; Schol.
ars' Companion; Hazen's Speller and Defner
Smiths Arithmetic; English Reader; Smiths En-
glish Grammar; Parley's Common School History;
Goodrich's History of the United States; Good
rich's History of France Wilson's United States
Robbins Outline of History.
Temperance Books,
Life of John B. Cough; Wedding Days; Jesse
Johnson and His Times; Autobiography OF Re-
formed Drunkard Death by Meassre; 1t Will Not
Iniure Me; The Drunkard's Doom; War of 1000
Years; Young NJ ms Guide.
miscellaneous Books.
American Pocket Library; Confessions of a
Schoolmaster; Art of Conversing Something New;
Floating Flowers Russel's France Consumption
Prevented Chase's Trial /; History Of Lancaster
COUNTY; Bible Quadrupeds Historical Collections;
Miriam on the Power of Truth; Young's Night
Thoughts; Washington City Directory for ls46 /;
Forces Picture of Washington; Congressional Di-
rec,ory for ls4G Fosters Practical Bookkeeping
Seares Guide to knowledge; Sowing and Reap
ing Lives of the Necromancers. IL.
Religious Books.
Bowers History Of the Popes; World Display
ed; Hayward's Book of Religion; Hnton's His
tory of Baptism Backus Church History Coke $
Life of Meancthon Watts and RiPpon's collection
of HYMNS; Halls Help to zion's Travellers; White
heads Life of Wesley, with an Introduction ny L.
G. Stockton; Christian World, by Rev J. Y. Stock
ton Bible Companion,
Classical Books. WEI
Anthon's Cesar, Cicero, Horace and Salust
Cooper's Virgil; Andrews Latin Lessons Weld
Latin Lessons; Andrews Latin Reader; Fisk
Greek Exercise.
Topether with many other useful Books, for sale
cbean ot the New Book Store at the Columbian
F,nn,a, Office u. WARD e. SON
Also, several eligible lots IN the first Ward
iune 22-H
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nOoTs AND SHOES, just received

BOOTS AND SHOES, just receiyed.--'
u We have full and complete assortment of
Mems Boots Bootees Nulifers and Caters, Ladies
Caters, Half-Gaters, Kid & Morocco Buskins, Ties
and Slippers, French style Misses Cater Bootss
HaEGaiiers, Buskns, Ties and Slippers, together
with a complete assortment Of Chdrens Shoes,
which we will sell at the very lowest cash prices.
X. L. SMALLWOOD & Co.,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
may l2-tf
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BRICKLAYERs WANTED,

ITO work on the Temperance Hail. to receive pay
in stock bricklayers, 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 go 10 work Immediately asmnterias are on
the ground and the work ready, apply to,
sept i4-f PARkER' or
v"a GEO SAVAGE
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snlendid Fau and Winter Goods.

Splendid Fan anu w Inter SOOuS.
UNHE subscribers are now receiving direct from
New York a full and general assortment of
seasonable goods We name in part
Rich new-style Silks, great variety y ~ s0f
Rich black satin striped Armure, great variety
Rich heavy black India Satins
Rich plaid twilled Silks w
Rich colored Gro de Maps and Marcelines every
y shade 1 ~.
Rich new-stye Cashmere d'Ecosse
Rich new style Moussenes de Laine
Rich Gala Paids, a popular article for dresses
Plain, Scarlet, and Crimson Mousselnes de Laine
Ombre shaded Alpaca Lustres
Twilled and plain oil colored French Gnghams
Manchester and Earlston Ginghams, low price
Very rich Brocha Shawls
Do Terkerri do
Do Long Cashmere Shawls
Do Printed Thibet do
Do Mogadore Searfs
Do Plaid satin do for the neck < 's3"'
Do French worked Capes and Chemisets
= Do do Handkerchiefs
Tane. e.bordered. hemstiched and reviered Handker-
chiefs in great variety and at very reduced prices
Silk Fringes of all widths and shades
Handsomely trimmed long white Kid Gloves
Thread Laces, Insertings and Edgings
Bobbins, Laces, Edgngs and Insertings
Swiss and Jaconet do DO
Polka Muslins, for evening dresses
Children's fancy worsted and lambswool Hose
Ladies' zephyr worsted Boas and Mits
Also, full assortment of Mourning Goods, such
as ....s N ....e SO.
Bombasins, Alpacas Mousselines dc Laine
Veil and other Grapes, Love Wells and Handker'
chiefs
Black Grape Collars and Handkerchefs
BIack-bordered Linencambric Handkerchiefs &c.
All of which we are prepared to offer at such pri-
ces as cannot fail to give satisfaction.
PHI HOOE & CO.
Pennsylvania avenue between 7th and 9th SITS.
sept 26-3t
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FIRST WARD HARDWARE AND
f .-e..lt1 VARIETY STORE @ 4@

VNHE subscribers respectfully inform the citizens
Il of the First Ward and parts adjacent thereto
that they have opened Store Of the above dcscrip-
ton on Pennsylvania Avenue, between nth and
18th streets, where a good assortment of Mechan.
les and House-keepers Hardware, Brushes, Cedar.
ware, Baskets, &c. &C., will be constantly kept on
hand. All articles in their line will be sold as low,
for CASH, or to punctud customers, as they can bs
bought in the City or Georgetown, and delivered
free Of expense. .-'....... 1,.. 49,. =.
april 23-tf JOS. L. SAVAGE g. co
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LUMBER, LIME, COAL, &c.

T'HE subscriber has now, and will keep con-
i stantly 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, wheelrghts and cabinet makers
Also, Lime, Sand, Coal &c. .n. ~
june l7-u JOHN PURDY.
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A LEX A N D RIA.
NORN MEAL. always on hand, and for sale
" wholesale and retail by IH
a@. It. M. MCCORMICK e. CO.,
june 10 If Theatre Building.
PRESERVING KETTLES.

DELL metal and English enamsled preserving
ID kettles of the best quality britannia ware knives
and forks, shovels and tongs, hollow ware brushes,
baskets, together with large collection Of usefal
and fancy goods too numerous to particuarize, for
sale at his old stand Penn. Avenue, near 9th street.
sept. l4--f .rH GEO. SAVAGE.
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G-NoTIcE.-The Members of the Engsh Lu-
theran Evangelical Church of the city of
Washington, are hereby notified that on Mon
day the 18th of October, at o'clock, P. M,
there will be meeting held in the church for
the purpose Of electing minister who shall
occupy the vacancy now existing in the
church. BY order of the Council.
Sept. 90, 1876. .,.aa
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PEACE VS.. WAR -!

blessed are the peace makers"
VN0 the Public generally, and to my friends in
= particular wish TO say one word we have been
informed, and verify believe the report to be true
that many families 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 Twenty per cent cheaper than
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.
. .U LAMBERT 8. BECK.
South side Penn. Ave. between and 10th SITS.
N. B. A large assortment Of Pdrior, cooking
and air tight stoves, both new and second hand for
burning either wood or COAL sept If
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NOTICE.

THE Undersigned having been appointed scaven-
ger for the seventh ward of the city--respecful-
ly informs the citizens of that ward that he is pre-
pared to execute the duties ofhis office with prompt
ness any orders left at his house, on Maryland ave-
nue.. at the corner of 9th street, or at Mr.. Loyds
lumber yard, corner Of Virginia avenue and 18th
streets, will be promptly attended to.
THOMAS AWARD.
sept l4-eodlm
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JAMES p. TUSTIN

OFFERS his services to his friends in the Dis
" trict or elsewhere as Collector, Copyist, and
Agent. Communications addressed to the adver.
tiser at Washington, (post paid,) will meet with
prompt attention. Residence, 9th street, immedi-
ately in the rear of the Patent Office. H."at
NAV 2O-3taW6m H4.. .' H.
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SNETHENS SERMONS,

TUST PUBLISHED by ULYSSES WARD,
j Washington City, and for sale corner Penn
sylvania Avenue and Cd street, opposite the Rail
Road Office Also at the bookstore of ROBERT
FARNHAM, corner renn Avenue and 18th ST.,
and at the bookstore of JOHN KENNEDY, f,
between 18th and l4th streets, Washington city
GRIFFITH & SIMONS, Philadelphia; METH
ODIST PROTESTANT BOOK ROOM, South
street between Baltimore and I'd street. Balti-
more, Md. t
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IEElICEll lCEIll

Our customers need not fear that ou' Ice VIII tall
short, as we have heavy stock. Persons wishing
Ice will please leave their address at the L1moer
Yard of w. II. GubBeIl, opposite Cole man no'ei.
i lA-ad,f s GUNNELL & BIRD.
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r ANE & TUCKER, Merchant Tai
| Iors. Pennsylvania Avenue, near A J

7 ANE & TUCKER, Merchant Ial-
lors, Pennsylvania Avenue, near ]
street, are now receiving direct from New York,
their FALL AND WINTER GOODS, comPrls-
ing very large and fashionable assortment Of
Cloths, Cassimeres, Cloakings, and Vestngs To-
gether with great variety OF low priced goods Tor
offce and street purposes; ALSO general collection
of FANCY ARTICLES, for Genuemen's use, such
as Gloves. Suspenders, Shirts, Collars Hosiery,
Handkerchiefs, Scarfs, Cravats, Umbrellas, Stocks
Chamber Robes &c. &c.
We most respectfully invite our numerous friends
and the public generally, to call and examine our
goods, all Of which will be happy to furnish tor
CASH.
Washington, d. C. sep. 23-3tw3mif
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SPLENDID.

A RCHERS highly improved Jet Black Varnish for
n the use of Boot, Shoe, Harness and Trunk max
ers Preserving the leather and giving to all kinds of
black leather splendid polish, and is admitted by all
who tave tried it. to be superior to any in market. 1t
is made andsod by the subscriber, wholesale and
tail, at the Shoe store of Mr.. Lewis Paynes, OPP
posite the Farmers and Mechanics bank.
w. LANG.
Georgetown-sept 22--lm
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NOTICE.

NOTICE. .-u E 1...
Mrs. ANN SPEIR, (successor to Mrs. Parker,)
lNl having located herself i'm mediately in the rear
of Harper & Co.'s store on D. street. between 9th
and 10th Streets will be prepared to do all kinds of
Fashionable and Plain Millinery and Mantua.making.
She will open her Fall and Winter Fashions early
in October, when the ladies shall be duly notified
sept 26-3t
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MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.

Rates Of Charges bet,oeen New York, Philadelphia
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 On all words exceeding one hundred will be
reduced to one third the price -
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AG ENTS WAN TED.

A FEW MEN of the proper qualifications, can
n find usefu. and profitable employment IN
circulating valu, lie work, designed to illustrate
Bible Geography, for the use OF Sunday schools
AnpIy at this office. june 20-tf
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WHITE OAK SLAVES,

TUST 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-
ber Yard of the subscriber on the of 9th st.
and Missouri avenue. @ -. ~
oct 3-eodf GEO. COLLARD.
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ROBERT E. JOHNSTON.

For number Of years my Teeth and 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 one small bottle of it, and in less
than two weeks my Teeth and Gums were sound
and good. believe that the use of it would be an
advantage to many others. j. BRAZER.
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New Spring Goods.
TUST RECEIVED
u Super black and colored Cloths & Cassimeres
Do Merino and Marseilles Vestings
Do Jeans, Gambroons, and Drings
Do Bereges, Lawns, and Ginghams
Do Chintzes, Calcoes, and Muslins
Apacas and Plaid Silks
Furniture Calicoes and Curtain Muslins
White Cambrics and Plaid Muslins
Shawls and Scarfs
Fancy Handkerchiefs, Gloves and Mits
Bleached and Brown Sheeting and Shirting
Cottons
Bed-tickings, Osnaburgs
Penitentiary Plaid Cottons and Checks
White and colored 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 7h street, opposite Centre Market.
april 9-hs
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MONROE SEMINARY.

MONROE SEMINARY.
TrHE undersigned would respectfully announce
Il to the public that the Monroe Seminary will
be re-opened the lst inst, for the education 0.
youth for the ordinary duties Of life for any of the
higher classes in college. Having had considerable
practical experience in teaching at the North, he
hopes and trusts that his efforts will prove success
u here For evidence Of the excellence of his Gre
denas to capacity and character he has the honor
to refer to ex-governor John Tracy, of New York,
and to Col Benton, of this city, For terms, inquire
at the Seminary, on H street. between sth and 9th,
directly north Of the Patent Office.
F. s. M. .WILLOUGHBY.
Washington, August, Gath, ls46. ...#
3teod.
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD
80 Cd O.
TRANsPORTATION UFFICK
Washington. June 1. ls45.

Washington, June !, l845. )
ME public respectfully informed that on
Il and after Thursday, the 4th inst, passenger
train will be started daily (Sunday exceped at l24
O'Clock A. M, reaching Baltimore in time to con-
meet with the Philadelphia train of cars.
By ORDER SAMI.. STETTINIUS,
june 2-tf @s@" .N Agent.
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT
- A BRICK HOUSE on street. between 9th
n!.is and 7th Inquire at this office or OF
w. H. WARD, 9Th street.
sept l5-eodlm
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Certificates Of Members Of The Philadelphia
R0r

Having used Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash
and powder, have found them to possess cleansing
and purifying properties, and while they whiten and
beautfy the Teeth, they have beneficial effect up
on the gums by impartng to them free and health
full action. F. A. RAYNOLD.
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and well-furnished apart
mcnts may be had at Miss 6Ufi'Ei - on =
street, near A. iep -
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PAPER-HANGING
And UphOlstering store, on Pennsylvania

AID Y UpHUIsttTIHS StOTt, UH TeHHsyTEdHf"
Apenue bef,oeen 9Th and 10th streets.
n MOORE has just received an elegant assort-
u. ment of Paper.Hangngs, suitable for halls,
parors, chambers, drawing and dining-rooms.
Also, a large collection of Firescreens and fine
Velvet and plain Borders to match.
d. Moore has made arrangements at some Of tee
best factories in this country to be constantly get
ling in store the latest styles of Paper-hangings,
which win be sold at very small profits for cash, at
the old stand Of Muller & Moore.
march 2S-t.
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Certificates Of Ladies and Gentlemen Of
,.... PHILADELPHIA. II. as

It is with gratitude that send the following GER
tfcate, hoping that many who suffer will be led by
perusal Of it, to obtain Wheeleps Teaberry Tooth
Wash, which article | used and it has effectualy
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 Wheeer's Tea
berry Tooth Wash, that they may be relieved.
" . =. JULIANA CULTURAL.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
A brick house containing twelve
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
a TWO story frame house situated on Massa-
IA chusetts avenue between 4th and 9th streets.
Enquire of w. Fl. WARD, sth street.
oct 5tf " ..a .sl r.s..aE
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My daughter has used Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth
Wash and POWDER and has found its effects to be
cleansing and publication Of the gums, and sweet
ening of the mouth. have no hesitation in recon-
mending it as the most beneficial preparation for the
teeth | have ever seen.
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| 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 it to the general use.
H. R. KNEASS,
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A NTHRACITE COAL. A superior lot Of
~ Butler and other Coal, cheap for cash only,
NAV ha had of the subscriber. Orders received at
the office, opposite s. s. Coemans, or at the yard,
neae the Long Bridge.
fob eff JOHN PETIT BONE
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Certificates of Magistrates Of The City Of
.us. .. PHILADELPHIA. @ r-.'

Having made use Of your much celebrated Tea
berry Tooth Wash, ! feel convinced that il is the
best article I have ever known, and hereby warmly
recommend its use to the public in general a
pleasant and efficacous article for preserving the
Teeth and Gums. taA saas
e ROBERT E. JOHNSTON.
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LIFE OF JOHN B. COUGH
TNHE celebrated Temperance Lecturer, for Sale
at our new Book and Stationery Store, few
doors East of the Railroad Denot.
may 81 U. WhRD a. SUN.
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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 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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Many more testimonials are existing approving
of Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth WASH"
SOLD at Nos. and 2, Browns Hotel, by
M. II. STEVENS Il EMMONS,
(Late o. Fish & Coz
Principal Office for the United States No. SO,
Chesnut-street Philadelphia. may 7-ly
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Wheeler's Teaberry 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 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.
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From much severe suffering of myself, and others
of my family, with decayed Teeth and sore Gums,
and the many respectable testimonials highly in favor
of Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash, was induced
to give it trial, after which my family used it, and
I rejoice to say that it did perform thorough and
efectual cure for ALL and is the best article that
ever knew Of would recommend its use to those
who may be suffering Jesse MOORE.
w. Wheeler.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-12-15
COUNCILMEN---THE ELECTION.

Several citizens recommend that the following ticket
be voted for by the friends of temperance the gentle
men composing it all opposed to the repeal Of the
present license law:
lst ard-Eiiis NOrdyke, Benz s,rattan; od-stacey
wilkins, Samuel Pierce; 3d--S g. Stanton John d
NcCcIiand; lih-John Conley, II B. Payne
Councimen for the good posterity---and pay
comes from the It's considered thankieas
Office by great many but hope the above named
gentlemen will not consitcrit. The cause Of teYne
calls upon all TO help stay the desolatiny and
Genorazing effects of dram selling and dram
and the duty Of each friend temperance 10 contrib,
ute s tc towards the accomplishment that object
II we had would say more on this imnortant
subject; but suffice it, just urge every who
has the welfare of his town. neghbors and friends
heart TO vote for for the Council who is in favor
Of granting license 10 any one. 10 sell poison.