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q ECOND SERIES OF SILLIMAN'S AMER
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MAN, Jr., and JAMES d. DANA, at New Ha-
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A CARD.--The co-psrtnership heretofore ex-
n listing under the firm ofRobert w. Dyer q Co.
has been dissolved. All persons indebted to the
late firm respectfully requested to make immedi-
ate payment to the subscriber, as it il absolutely
necessary that the business Of the late firm should
I've closed without delay.
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ness as heretofore and returns his thanks to his
friends and the public generally for the patronage
bestowed on the late firm and hopes by his attention
TO the bushes that may be entrusted to his to
merit continuance Of the same.
RW DYER,
Auetionea and Commission Merchant
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interfere with tie policy Of the new law, which looks
10 arednetion IN the cost of transportation Exsen-
lions, however, may be allowed where the star bid
is made ny the present owner Of the stock on the
route and IL Is manifest that the for prefer
ring the specific bid do not exist in his case. y. E
"a. On routes Of the highest class, where four
and Importance OF the mails the preference for the
speehc bid will be, Unnecessary carried 10 greater
extent Of difference than on The inferior coach
routes, subject, however, to the exceptions above
stated.
40. a modification Of Bad 10 any Of tsessential
telmsls iantamount 10 new bid, and cannot be re'
celsed 30 as 10 interfere with petition after the
last hour set for receiving bids.
81. ....... c. JOHNSON,
So. .r. w. Postmaster General.
Post Office Department, January 9th, 1886,
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DIR. DGOfT'5 ANTl-BILlOUS PILLS,
4 s family medicine a mild end gentle puTga-
n tive, and purifier OF the blood. The general
use OF these celebrated pills throughout the United
States for these forty years past and the song
concentrations they have acquired from all classes
Of our felow-cilizens, places them in much more
elevated situation in public estimation, than any
other remedy which has heretofore been introduced
The following are among the many diseases for
which DIR. Dyotl's celebrated pills are so deservedIy
distinguished for curing. BY their counteracting
properties in removing the bile from the stomach,
they prevent and cure the bilious fever; ehis, or
ague and fever spring and fall fesers; yellow fever
bilious cholic; pieurisy; dysentery; worms; bilious
yomiiingj sick and foul stomach. -..
BY cleansing the bowels and stomach from all i'm
purilies, they restore the loss Of appetite, remove
Aatuency, cure the headache hsbitual eostiveness,
colds, coughs, asthma epileptic fits, hypoehondria,
hysterica complaints, sIanguary, gravel, &c.
BY general and copious use, they will be found
very beneficial in curing the rheumatism and govt,
lumbago or pains in the back.
All impurities in the blood yield TO their happy
effects whether proceeding from constitutional all
ment, or from indiscreet intemperance.
These celebrated pills have been used to very
great advantage in curing the dyspepsia, ndges-
ton, bronchitis, liver complaint, De.
They are an infalble medicine for female CON
plants generally and especially for removing those
distractions which the source of their ailments
at certain Periods they possess the eminent adyan-
tage over most other puTRaliyes, that, while they
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PROPOSALS for publishing by subscription a
4 new work on the political history Of the United
States entitled
Memoirs Of the Washington and Adams Admin.
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Oliver Wolcot, Secretary Of the Treasury; edited
by George Gibbs, OF the city of New York.
The above work will be published in 2 volumes
octave at So so per volume, in a style equal to Mr.
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will be illustrated by correspondence hitherto un.
published Of the members Of the cabinet and other
individuals at that time connected with
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Adams, Alexsnder Hamilton, Fisher Ames, George
Cabot, Roger Griswold, Timothy Pickering, james
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father and son. Urah Tracy, Benjamin Goodhue,
Rufus King, William Smith Of South Carolina,
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Subscriptions for the above work received at my
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of street, Washington; and by an agent who will
wait OIL gentlemen with subscription list
GEORGE TEMPLEMAN,
Agent for the District Of Columbia.
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CT. JEANS METTALINE GALvANIC
= STRENGTHENING PLASFER---The fol-

CT. JEANS METTALINE GALVANIC
- STRENGTHENING PLASfER--The fol-
lowing article 10 copied from, the Brooklyn Star,
in which paper it appeared editorially. The repu-
lation Of he Rev. Do. Cox, is sufficient To warrant
the public that far he is concerned, this tes-
monial in favor Of the galvanic plaster entirely
free from deception; and, in fact, s Of the eerth
Gates obtained for these pastsrs Of the most
exceptionable character:
ave take pleasure in referring our readers To the
following certificate in connexion with the sdyer-
tsement in our columns to-day EmanatiDg, as II
does, from the good heart and sound head Of gehr
denan so well aud fhyoraby known in this CON-
munlIy as the Rev. S. ii. Cox, ID. d., Of this city,
any commentator OF ours would be wholly super
auOus. The certificate itself, in connexion with
scores Of others OF like character, speaks for ITSELF
and sceptlcs have only to see, examine, and judge
for themselves
III have had the pleasure and the profit OF proving
lately the value Of the 'galyAnic Strengthening
plaster in its application near my right shoulder,
where felt novel sensation Of rheumatism. II
seems well adapted TO its end, and vithouta knowl
edge Of constituent properties, or caring scientific
ally about lis chemical or galvanic action, |
happy, from experience, 10 commend It's sanatiye
virtues to all with whom my name may possibly
have influence, safe, neat, protecting, pleasant,
and eficacious preparation Of the sort which, with
out any disparagement of others, may be safely and
appropriately praised on it's own account
.... SAMUEL II. cox.
''Rusurban, Brooklyn, n. Y, Dec. 1, l645."
These plasters can be had in Washington, Of
J. F. CALLAN.
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CIR c U L A Il.
DR.. Beckarith's Letter.

CAUTION to those who purchsse or take BECK
" WTTH'S ant-dyspepuc pills.
have satisfactory evidence that Beckwith's pills
have been extensively counterfeited in various parts
of the country. and particularly at New York, and
sold at prices much below what the genuine article
can be afforded at
Since the agency of Mr.. Henry D. Turner, John
street. New York ceased, on the 18th February,
1884, have appointed no agents, and now have
none in any section, except DR., r. w. Dyou & Sons,
of the Columbian College, Philadelphia. Those,
those gentlemen, or Of persons known to purchase
them Of one the other. DR.. Dyou & Sons are
enabled by me to sell upon the same terms as do
myself. - ...------.
JOHN BECKWITH,
Late Of Raleigh, N. c., Proprietor.
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING

A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
II TON.--The undersigned offers his services as
an agent for claims upon either Of the departments
or Congress. VI E aUa .u9,
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
Of accounts Of disbursing officers, who may fndt
inconvenent to attend personally, especially those
Of the navy. His experience and practical knov
edge will afford many facilities. a.,
Charges will be moderate and regulated by the
amount claimed and the extent OF service required
Communications (post paid) will receive immediate
attention. CHARLES DE SELDING,
Room No. ii Todd's Building
Pennsylvania avenue
REFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart, u. s. N.
Commodore John Downes, U. s. N,
Stephen Cambreleng, esq., New York.
A. o. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department.
Rev. Septimus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate
John G. Rives, esq, Washington, d. C.
John Boyle, ESQ.,,
James Hoban, esq.,,
Charles o; Handy, osq, Purser U. 8. Navy.
John De Bree, ESQ.,,
R. R. Waldron, esq,
April 9-tf
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NOTES.

i. seven minutes are allowed for opening and clio
sing the maids At all Offices where no particular tim,
Is specified; but on railrosd and steamboat routes
there 70 De no more delay than Is necessary to de-
liver and receive the bags
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A SURE CURE.--This highly Commentary
N letter from one of the most eminent prscriuon
ers, renders further remarks at this time from hs
proprietor unnecessary. ..... a.
From w DaiiOn, NJ d. W r. C. s. Of .Nidils@f
" ' Hospital
VARIANTS COMPOUND EXTRACT OF Gu
BEDS AND COPAIVA,
has long been considered in hospital as the bed
and only cure for gononhea, &c. esteem th
proprietor public bensfactor, in preparing, as
has done, concentrated combination OF Two Of
the most powerful adiuranis in the cure Of tboa
diseases for which IT is Intended, uniting their VIZ
tues, depriving them Of all unpleasant taste, render
ing them agreeable to the stomach, and presenting
medicine IN so neat and elegant form, az nsiiba
to offend the eye or taste Of even the most asIldr
GUS"
II Is IN high and deserved repute with the medid'
profession generally, ard with the sccptcal certar
W deserves fair and candid trial
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail. by jams
Iarrant, druggist, &c, No. 26s Greenwich dreet
corner Of Warren, New York. Also, for sale by
y. ID. GILMAN, druggist,
Jan l3-d Penn. av., near Browns hotel
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Protection against eountsrfsits.
Wright's Indian pees,abi, Mill, eon,t,s;t,d

The proprietor Of Wright's Indian vegetable
aud extensively circulated through the country by
persons unauthorized by him.
Dealers in the above pills are therefore respect
fully informed that DR.. L. w. Dyou & Sons, Of
the Columbian College, No. l32 North Second
street, Philadelphia the only persons authorized
by me TO sell my pills, in quantity, at the same
prices as myself .'
Any other persons travelling through the coun-
try offering my pills in quantity, and at reduced
prices assuredy base counterfsiters and ought to
be rejected such by every "honest dealsr,r and il
is to be hoped will be- lift Is only for the health and
the lives OF the public.
WIN. WRIGHT, Proprietor.
T. w. DYOTT & SONS, General gents,
No. l32 North Second st., PLiiadelp hia.
Sept, %
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TNo THE LADlES.--The subscriber has ijSf
u received few Of Mrs Bettss utero sbdomIrs
supporters, which will be sold At much less han "
original price, by ..-.-.
n N GILMAN
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Public notice.

Public notice.
II will be seen by DR.. John Beckwith's letter,
dated June lst, ls45 that he has discontinued all
agencies commission for the sale of his Deck
wlths) anti-dyspeptic pills. and has established ore
principal Office which is ut the Columbian College,
No. l32 North Second street, Philadelphia, where
the public recommended to apply for the gen.
uine pills. ...r 4.
Druggists and dealers supplied on very liberal
terms.
r. w. DYoTr & SONS,
,. Sole agents for the Proprietors.
T.. Protection against eounierteits ...
DR.. Beckwth, proprietor Of 'tBeckwith's anti
dyspepc pills." having suffered great loss, well
as those who have been in the practice Of using his
pills being disappointed and their health injured
twill be seen by DR.. Beckwiths letter Of June l.,
l645 that he has adopted the only safe plan for him.
self and the public against these miscreans by hav-
ing placed the sale of his medicine in the hands of
one special agent, where every one who wishes to
be supplied with the genuine article must apply.
DIR. T.. w. Dyou e. Sons, of the Columbian
College, No. 132 North Second street. Philadelphia,
are the only persons appointed to supply the above
pills in quantity, as no counterfeit article is permit
| ted in their establishment. Dealers and the public
will be safe in supplying themselves as above.
Special depot at the bookstore of RI BERT FARM
HAM, corner of llth street and Pennsylva nn
avenue, Washington city; also for sale by the prin-
cipal druggists.
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3. The..mai IA to be conveyed in preference to
passengers and their entire exclusion IL lis weight

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DR.. DYorTtS ANTl.RILIoUs PILLS

Pos, Office Department, January 9Th, 1886.
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; l@-1. ..r..t- I'd ....4-.s .ao; ~,
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Proposals for supplying the following Office at
sum to be named, and subject 10 the condition OF b,
ing limited TO The net proceeds Of the Office, are il
carrollton from New Orleans, Z miles, three timc
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07
For the Wisconsin HeraLd,

Mr.. EDITOR :-Thinking that you nigh,
perhaps like to hear from me, since have SET.
tied down in my new home, after tea took a
ramble, Eliminating on divers subjects, and try.
ing to work together something that would
form suitable article for the Herald
Bu! what subject is more suitable than Bee.
town itself! Bee,own, walled about on every
side by the solid mason work of the Great ar
chiect of the Universe, shielded all round by
the eternal hills, presents to the eye Of the be-
holder almost world in itself True, we
have here. "no gilded domes, nor lofty
spires," nor pavements of spendiiIy wraughl
mosaic. The palaces of the rich. rear aot here
their proud summits-lhank God. destitulion
is not seen here. Ter mud walled cottages il
every nook and c-sner Of the rayine, are moi
rivalled 10 their neatness by cabin or hot or
any spot of the earth's bro ad surface. The hum
of her unceasing industry, rings from daylight
till dark, and every thing points with unerring
certainty to the future wealth and importance
of the place New mineral resources are dis
covered almos. every day, and Beeiown mus
go heed. b.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07

We learn that las, Saturday nigh, rop oc-
cured in one Of the DOggery Lane groceries
in Pa',eville. in which the fight became gen.
eTal, and broke out into the street. One man
was dangerously stabbed in the back and in
the neck and ann.
a friend in Dubuque writes Us as follows
1--WE democrats are pretty considerably scared
over this way. There is prospec, OF having
Wing Legislature. think we have elect.
ed the governor. Briggs; even this. however,
is uncertain
The steamer North Bend sunk above the
mouth Of White river, with 90 bales of cot.
Ton on eva,a.
The letters from Mexico all unite in saying
thai there is no wish or Intention Of obtaining
peace by a0y concession, and that Mexico
will make no sacrifices for tina, object. The
feeling OF bitter animosity is general against
MS, aud prevades all classes; and they look
forward to long continuance of the war.
A long boat came on shore at Southampton
on the nigh, of the 18Th ult,, containing three
on four water casks, with part of a vessels
mast, and some other small parts Of a wreck
together with trunk. containing Sl6l. and
papers belonging TO the schooner Italian. The
vessel IN all probability foundered close ia
shore, or struck and Immediately wen, down
with all on board.
10 New York. on the oist uli, 1000 pigs O.
lead sold at 81 25 per 100 lbs.
a letter late from Santa Fe. says-Our arm,
a, Santa Fe were garrisoning the pos, rapidly
aud dag staff Of pine, two hundred fee, high
was in course OF erection to receive the star,
and stripes tina, tlost SO proudly over our land
General kearney had his head quarters a
the Governors palace and had gwen or .
splendid fandsngoes.
Ia Florida, the election is over and the dem
oe'ats are bsalen. The whole Of the whir
Legislative ticket is elected--one Senator anC
four Representatives, majority.
A New Orleans correspondent of the Tri
bune. says-The wea,her is delightful. and i.
bringing forward the cane very 6uely, and II il
continues, viii greatly tend to make % for
previous injury.
Good butter is very scarce at Madison, and
The members get no cream in ILeir coffee.
Oar Govefnmea, has determined 90 making
an immediate attack upon Vera Cree, snd e
take the Castle Of San Joan D'Unoa.
The large mauofae,Ofy Of Mr. l.. Pomeroy,
near Pinshsld, Mass, was nearly DESTROYED
By FIRE On Sundsy morning. 18th inst. Loss
estimated at fifteen thousand dollars
As.Ns special ei' sdoa in the Yuucey dis.
uios. AieOsms, Beamsn, Wing, was elected
By a decided majority.
Gen. Wool. a, the head Of bis division, lsfl
Ssn Antonio for Chihuahas 90 the as;a Sept.