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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer,

BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
TWO good frame houses at auction
Il On Saturday, the 5th of September shall
sell on the premises, at o'clock, p. M, two nearly
new frame houses and lots on which they stand +,
situated on south d, near Al street, between Mary
land and Virginia avenues. The houses have four
rooms each IL by l6 feet The frames Of the
houses are built Of North Carolina pine, and well
built The terms will be easy, and made known
at sule. A great bargain may be expected, as the
sale will be positive.
A. GREEN,
Aug 99--6t Auctioneer.
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THEAP Hams-Maryland cured.-Fam,
~ lilies wishing to lay in their fall bacon, would
do well to purchase some of those hams when am
selling at 6! cents per pound Only a. few leH'
For sale by w. 2. HOWELL, JRp
No. I3, Centre Market, and corner OF 9Th and l.
streets. Northern Liberty. Aug. 25-3t-
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For the Union.
For the Union
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES.
.LracL from a letter from Lient. Emmons dated

S1uuctJToW NHT J'Uh LNut' EWWoHs, udteo
"BALrIMoRE, Aug, 10.
ain answer to your inquiry about the position
attained by the F. Fish, in the north channel Of the
Columbia, on the second day Of the Peacock's
wreck will remark, that being upon the summit
Of Cape Disappointment at the time, ] discovered
the schooner standing up the north channel inside the
north breakers, until Uithin about one mile from he
Cape, when, TO my surprise, (not knowing the sig
nal from the Peacock, she put about, and stood to
the south ward, bound out 1t was at this moment,
believe, that first commenced waving the signal to
which you allude,# hoping attract your attention.
and to encourage you to approach nearer the Cape,
and, finally into safe anchorage in Bakers bay,
instead Of your running greater apparent risk by
attempting to return TO your offing again.
GEORGE F. EMMONS.
"Lieut. U. s. Navy.
"Lr. WM REYNOLDS,
Lancaster, Pennsylvania"
In my letter Of application to Lieut.. Emmons.
Mr.. Emmons was the second lieutenant of the
Peacock. He corroboratcs the statements ofLieu-
tenants Knox and Walker; Of myself, and Of the
og-book; all of which sufficiently refute the assump-
ton Of Commander Wilkes, as to the position at
taincd by the schooner.
is, perhaps, proper to.show, that Lieut.. Knox
ana myself were not the only persons with whom
Commander Wilkes conversed respecting Captain
Becher
:. Having written to Lieutenant Sinclair, | annex
his reply, dated
"NoRFoLK, Aug. l6.
VI do not remember the precise words heard
commander Wilkes use in reference to Captain
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CLINTON HOUSE, late National Hotel,
~ corner of Water and Walnut streets, Chilco-
the, Ohio, Turner& & Hotsenper, proprietors.
August 29-d1m ....
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r UPlN's BoMBAsINs.--Just received 10
IL pieces Lupin's bombesins, all numbers.
ID. CLAGETT & co.
August 29-3tif
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DITTENHoUsE ACADEMY.---Th

DITTENHOUSE ACADEMY.---The
h thirteenth sem-annual term Of this institution
will commence on Tuesday, September L. The val
liable services Of Professor Dovllers, late Of Paris
are engaged for instruction in French, drawing and
painting, and those Of Mr.. VIM. s. Giraffe Formerly
associated in this academy in the classical and
mathematical departments.
For terms, &c, please apply to the subscriber at
his residence adjoining the academy, on Indiana
avenue, corner Of Sd street.
Jes. E. NoURsE.
Aug l5--3twif
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New YoRK, Aug. %, l846
To The Editor Of The Union:


The mail for the Caledonia will close in this city
on Monday next. In the mean time, two steamers
are on their way from Europe-the Cunard steam
err which left Liverpool the 18th instant and the
Great Britain, which left the same point for this city
on the 26th. Their news will be decisive Of the
extent of the English grain crops, as well as of the
probable fate Of the potato crop-a subject of 80
much solicitude in Ireland. The state of the mar
kets particularly in reference to the value Of cotton
will be looked for with much interest. Many per
think that decided advance is not improbable
caused by increased activity in the manufacturing
districts, on account of the passage Of the United
States revenue bill The shortness of the late crop,
with the unfavorabe accounts respecting the pros
poets of the growing crop, will likely have tenden-
cy to impart greater hrmness if not materially ad-
vance prices. Exchange continues to advance
which Is also favorable to the holders of cotton
On London it is now quoted at 8 81, and would be
quite active, had not temporary depression result
ed from the receipt, yesterday, of about f63 900
from the Illinois canal commissioners, to be sold
in this market on London houses, it being the mon.
ey advanced by foreign stockholders for the COM
pleIion of the Illinois and Michigan canal, which is
drawn for in payment Of labor the work pro-
gresses.
The earthquake announced at Boston was not
felt in this city, an tar as can learn.
understand that the confederation Of the six
States forming the republic Of Guatemala ceased to
exist some years ago. since when each State has
continued to act on its own hook. In speaking Of
Honduras, a state of Guatemala your readers must
not confound it with Balize Honduras where the
British have small settlement and limited territory
conveyed 10 her by Spain before the revolution Ii
is much farther west and north than the State of
Honduras from which so large a slice (25O miles OF
coss,) is claimed by the Mosquito king, and over
which the English protectorate authority has been
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/ TNFUKMAT1ON WANTED, feSpecflhg
i my brother, Mr.. John Hall, stage driver by
occupation, who has been absent about 49,, and has
not been heard from for l2 l3 years, and who is
now about 40 years Of ago. Its supposed that he
is in some part of the State of Missouri, in
other of the western States. Should this notice
meet the eye, or come to the kno Wedge of Mr.
ly, directing his letter to this city, the anx-
ious solicude is felt in his behalf by his inquirng
and affectionate sister. Should the said Hall be
dead. the fact Of his DEATH and the circumstances
attending il, communicated to me, would be consid-
cred great qualification.
JANE BRONSON.
Washington, Aug. 26.
[Southern and western papers will o5lige the sub
scriber by copying the above notice.
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The name Of no person will be entered upon our
books unless the payment of the subscription be
made in advance
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We hnd IN the New orleaDs papers received by
this evenings mail, the following additional particu-
lars of the intelligence brought by the Mississippi
from Vera Cruz. They fully confirm the account
given In the Mobile Herald
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New Spring Goods.

lust RECEIVED
j Super black and colored Cloths g. Cassimeres
Do Merino and Marsees Vestngs
Do Jeans, Gambroons, and Drillings
Do Bereges, Lawns, and Ginghams
Do Chntzes, Cacoes, and Muslins
Alpacas and Plaid Silks
Furniture Calicoes and Curtain Muslins
White Cambrics and Plaid Muslns
Shaws and Scarfs
Fancy Handkerchiefs, Gloves and Mits
Bleached and Brown Sheetng and Shifting
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 7th street, opposite Centre Market
april 9-tfs
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COIleton Bitter.s.

THESE Bitters are purely q vegetable com.
u pound, and are offered to the public from Q
principle Of benevolence, under the fullest convic.
ton that they will be found safe and sovereign
remedy for Dyspepsia. They have been trum-
phantly tested, not only by some Of the most re-
spectacle families and physicians in the State Of
South Carolina, who have furnished ample testi-
mony as to their decided excellence hut 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 to
most other Biters, of not proving injurious BY con-
tinued use. They contain not single deleterious
Ingredient and, as seen from the directions which
accompany each bottle, may be given with entire
safety to an infant in the month.
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FOR NORFOLK.

The Steamer OCEOLA having un-
Kdergone thorough repairs, will resume
April, leaving Washington every FRIDAY, at nine
o'clock A. NJ, and Alexandra at halfpast O'Clock.
Returning, sne will leave Norfolk every MONDAY,
at o'clock P. M. Passage and Fare S6.
The OcEoLA will stop at her usual Landings on
the Patomac, to take on and land passengers-and
touch at Cone River going and returning.
Passage and Fare through TO Richmond, by the
James River Boats, Sc.
JAMES MITCHELL, Captain.
GJ After the first of May, the Occola will make
two trips week.
april 2-f
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TOOTH ACHE CURED.
Dr. Van Patten.

regularly qualified Physician. AZ well q. ar
experienced DENTIST, cures tooth ache. in ali
cases where it is proper and desirable n ssva the
aching tooth, for which the charge is but Nftu
Cents w
Pulling or extracting Teeth.
DR.. Van Patten extracts teeth with as much
skill and as little pain as any other dentist in this
country, and charges but so cents per tooth.
Strangers will do well to inquire of citizens, and
particularly Of citizen physicians before allowing
themselves to be humbugged by travelling pretend
ers, who would never have left large cities (from
which they usually pretend to haiD unless they
were sadly deficient in skill
DIR. Van Patterns Office and residence, next door
to Iodds Hat store, near Browns Hotel.--ian 8--tf
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From the Req. A. woodward, Rector Of 81
Llke's Parish.

Of the Colleton Bitters, purely vegetable
compound" and which, from the confidence have
in the character and integrity Of the maker and pro-
prietor 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 bitters 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 Bitters in nausea, sick
headache and bowel complaint; in this last particu-
lar have seen the Coleton 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, Is46
For sale by the only Agent for the District Of
Columbia, B. HOMANS,
Between 10th and llth streets, Washington.
may 29-lw
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own teeth, after lapse of several years since
availing myself Of his services, attest
the correctness Of my opinion.
ISAAC /. TIBBALS
In addition to tho above testimonials are those
of-Rev. T. J. Sawyer, Minister of the Orchard
street Church; Rev. John M. Macauley; Rev.
VIM 8. Balch, Pastor Of Bleecker street Church; !;
Thomas Hertell, Esq. James r. Whiting, Esq,
District Attorney for the city and county of New
rork William H. Leggitt, ESQ.,; James Hall,
nsq.i A. Sidney Doane, Am, MD, Health officer
., tne port OF New York; George Herriott, M. d.;
M nsv; = William McLain, Washington, d. c.; Lieut.
w. =, Benham, U. s. Army, &c. &c.
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OREGON BEAVER HATS,

OF SUPERIOR elegance in quality and finish
~ PEARL "GOSSAMER HAT, very light
and elastic, weight only three ounces.
ELEGANT BLACK MOLESKIN HAT, man.
ufacturod in superior style, with improved stiff
fenng &C., being the most elegant black hat of the
season.
and perfect jet black in color.
GENTLEMEN's WARDROBE ARTICLES:
Shirts, Drawers, Gloves, Suspenders, Perfumery,
Canes, &c.
Our assortment is very large, and goods will be
sold at small profits and prices uniform.
M. H. STEVENS e. EMMONS,
Uate Fish e. Coz
Occupying two stores, Nos. and Q, Browns Hotel
may 26-eod2wif
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FREE EXHIBITION.

nLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERREAN
GALLERY and Photographic Depots, es-
lablished in 1910, and awarded the Medal, four
FIRST Premiums, and two highest honors by the In
sttutes of Massachusetts, New York, and Penn.
,ylvania, respectively, for the most beautiful col
ored Daguerreotypes, and best apparatus ever ex-
hibited.
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue,
WAsHrNeroN CRY, NEAR BRowN's HOTEL.
2O5 Baltmorestreet, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
BELLS Jewelry store.
Sycamore street, Petersburg, Virginia.
251 Broadway, New York.
rs Court street, Boston.
1876 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
.l76 Main street, Cincinnati.
Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Portraits taken in any weather, in exquisite style.
Apparatus, instructions, and almateralsf
may 2O-tf
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F. HOWARD's IMPROVED CHEMICAL
Chloride SOaD.

NHIS 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 handkerchies, and for the removal
Of grease, paint, tar, &c. from clothing. is also
much esteemed as Shaving Soap Prepared only
by THOMAS P. MORGAN, Chemist,
(Successor to F. Howard,)
Washington. D. G.
For sale by the Druggists of the District
may l3-lm
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TARIFF OR NO TARIFF
THAT'S THE QUESTION.

HdI . T7IL TU1I'51IOIVs
N view of the great number OF strangers expect
y ed to visit Washington during the continuance
of the National Fair, and to attend the Grand Tenn
perance Celebration to be held on the 22d inst, as
well as that Of the Odd-Fellows on the 25th inst,
The subscribers have supplied themselves with large
stock Of Hair and Shuck Mattresses, Beds and Bed
ing, with general assortment Of new and second
hand House-f1rnishing Goods, which we offer for
sale on the most liberal terms.
L. s. BECK e. SON,
House Furnishing Store, Pennsylvania avenu-, be-
tween 9th and 10th streets, South side.
may LIFT
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AUCTION NOTICE.

THE subscriber, having obtained lcsnse 70 se!i
i at auction. respectfully offers bis services p ss'
property Of every description. All sales entrusted
to his care will receive his personal attentlon' sns
every effort will be made TO make goods commsno
fair prices.
He will bestow particular attention 70 tho arfsns'
ing and disposal Of furniture st private houses. 60
Liberal advances made on ell goods consigned Tor
,uh,c sae but under no circumstances will limited
goods be received He respectfully solicits share
of patronage. n ...
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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.
may 20-3taw6m
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New HOuse-Furnishing Ware
Room.

YNHE subscriber respectfully informs his custom.
u ers and the public generally, that he has
opened Ware Room on 9th street, near the ave.
nue., where he is continually receiving FRESH
SUPPLIES of goods in the House-keepers line
viz:
AMERICAN AND BRITISH CUTLERY,
Shouels and longs, Hol0waye, Wood,oare, Brush.
es, Baskets, Britaniaware, Teatrays Velocipedes
together with large collection of USEFUL and
FANCY articles, too numerous to mention. Sale
store at the old stand, Pennsylvania avenue, near
9th street. GEO. SAVAGE.
feb 27-tf
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FIRST WARD HARDWARE AND
VARIETY STORE.

YUyHE subscribers respectfully inform the citizens
u Of the First Ward and parts adjacent thereto,
that they have opened Store Of the above descrip-
ton on Pennsylvania Avenue, between 18th and
18th streets, where 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 punctua customers, as they can be
bought in the City or Georgetown, and delivered
free Of expense
april 23-tf JOS. l.. SAVAGE d co.
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THERE'S THE PLACE, 18th street and
Canal.-Just received and now landing car
go Of bords, sawd laths, pangs post rails, joiss,
scantng, sls, together with an assortment Of Z
s-4 white pine and cypress plank
Also dressed flooring, N. c. joists and stepping.
FOR RENT.-A brick house on llth street.
april 25-tf WARD & LEHMAN.
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JUST RECEIVED.

NOV landing cargo of White Pine Lumber,
IN consisting of "A, Ga and s-4 Select and COM
mon cuttings, Hemlock Rails, Cherry, Ash, Poplar,
and Maple, together with general assortment o.
building materials, which will be sold low Tor CASH
or short notes.
FOR RENT.-Two nearly new story DITCH
bouses on 18th street, between G and H streets
Enouire at the Lumber Yard, 18th street and Ca
nal. WAHD N LEHMAN.
iune I-tf
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THE FIRST OF MAY!


ME have THIS DAY opened an additional
Wv supply of new and beautiful Goods for the
Spring, consisting, in part as viz
Balzarines, Lawns, Graduated and rich striped
Bereges, Ombre shaded and Silk striped
Lawns graduated and Lace Powered, some at
rs cents very beautiful
Ginghams of every style and price
White Cambria and Muslins, corded, barred
and striped
Shawls, Scarfs and Ties, beautiful and rich in
style and quality.
ALSO: Fine French Cloths, Of every quality
and price
French Cassimeres, striped and plain, rich and
elegant style
Light and Black Silk and Satin Vestings
Tweeds and Gambroons, for Gentlemen and
Boys, some at very low prices
Bleached and Brown Sheeting
Do do Shirtings
Domestic Ginghams, Penitentiay Plads
Apron and Shirting Checks
BIeached and Brown Tweed Cottons
Together with their stock in Store, makes tneir
stock very complete, which will be sold very low iof
cash. R. l.. SMALLWOOD & ",
Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and ioth streets.
may 2-tf
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WETHERSFIELD SEEDS, SEEDS!

WETHERSFIELD SEEDS, SEEDS!
HyHOS. G. WILSON has removed his Seed Es-
III tablishment from E street to Pennsylvania Av-
enue, between 18th and 18th Streets next door to
Hasp and Weedens Coach Factory, where he will
keep constantly on hand general assortment OF
Fresh Seeds to suit the season. Gardners are re-
quested to call and examine for themselves. Among
other varieties may be found large Flat White Iur-
nip Seeds, Rutabaga, Strap Leaf, and general as
sortment. THOS. e. WILSON.
June l-2weod.
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A Card.

THE undersigned, considering himself duly
Il qualified, offers his services to the citizens
of Washington for the drawing Of plans and spe-
cfcations of dwelling or other houses, and also as
measurer of builders work. Charges moderate.
H may be consulted between the hours Of 8 and
IL o'clock, A. NJ, at Mr.. Purdy's Office, Lumber
Yard, 18th street, Market-House square.
fob 27-f JOHN C. HARDNESS.
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Boots & shoes! Boots e SHOES

A. RUFF, (successor to e. Lacy,) six doors
u. East of CoIeman'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 Childrens 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 me call, and feel conf
dent of being able to please in quality and price.
april 25-eodlm
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ALWAYS ON HAND, at private sale,
=, extensive assortment of Cabinet Ware, Beds and
Mattresses, Looking Glasses, Clocks, Shower Baths,
Rsfrioerators &C., which will be sold at extremely
low prices. Y. w. DoIELEh, ~,
NAV -3teodif Auctioneer.
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DIR. SChWartZe,s

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 Ague
Pill which never fails to cure the most nveterate
Ague in IL hours. The proprietor can refer the
afflicted to hundreds Of cures performed by the
above remedies. april s-tf.
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MONEY. MONEY, MONEY WANTED

VNHE subscriber would most respectfully inform
i those indebted to him that their accounts cam
not remain any longer unsettled; and that if they
are not settled by the lst Of June, they will be
placed in the hands Of better collectors than am
Necessity will compel me to this course, though CO.
erc've measures are not pleasant at any time.
WIN. A. RICHARDSON,
Merchant Tailor, opposite Buildings,
may So-3teodif Washington City.
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Keep Clean.

AASNAAAs
YNHE largest assortment Of the best BRUSHES
- constantly kept on hand at my Hardware and
Variety Store, Pennsylvania avenue near 9th street,
Wholesale and retail. GEO. SAVAGE.
april 22-tf Nat. Intelligencer 3t]
CONGRESS BOOKS, Law BOOKS,
MEDICAL BOOKS, AMERICAN HISTORY,
IXl &c. The subscriber has for sale, at his Store,
near corner Of Al street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Washington, large stock Of
LAW BOOKS.
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, SO vols, together with handsome
selection Of such other Law Books are suitable
for the Washington market.
CONGRESS BOOKS.
All the Laws Documents, Journals, Registers of
Debates, and all books subscribed for or published
by Congress- to be had in quantities at the sub
scribers. The
MEDICAL BOOKS
were selected by the gentlemen of the Faculty in
the District The collection embraces all the STAN
dard and elementary works.
"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 will be found
among these i'm 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
"BLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY"
A 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 TEMPJEMAN
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From DR.. Mott, President and Professor Of Surger
in the University, Nsw York.
FomIsaac !. Tibbats, Esq, Of Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Oct. ~, I845.
take pleasure in recommending DIR. L. Par
mele as possessing in my judgment, superior skill
and ability for the duties Of his profession and do
so with great confidence, as my long acquaintance
with him has afforded me many opportunities of
witnessing the success Of his operations, and my
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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 Teabery 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 a remedy for them, and very pleasant Tooth
Wash FRA'S. PROVOST.
w. Wheeler.