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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.

Trustees Sale Of Stores, Crates, 1inware
Materials, Tools, Shop Fixtures, &C.,
Al AUCTION
DN WEDNESDAY,, the 9th inst shall sell,
" by order of the Trustees, at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
at the Store formerly occupied by j. KeIl 81 Brother,
on Pennsylvania avenue, near A street. large and
viz
A large lot of Tin Ware of every description
Tea Kettles, Coal Hods, Dripping Pans
Painted Tea Tubs, Scales and Weights, Oil
Cans, &c.
A large lot Brttania Coffee and Tea Pots,
Lamps
Refrigerators, large copper Kettles, brass Spig-
gots
large lot Of Stoveppe, tin Spout and Cutters
Sheet, Copper and Iron, and other material
A large lot of tin Safes
With an extensive assortment of Stoves of
every crpton-cookng, tin-plate radi-
ator, parlor, hall, Franklin, &c.
Aso large lot of Grates--Parlor, Basket &c.
With large lot of Tools among which are sew
eral Rolling Machines, large Bellows, Shears, and
all other Tools used in the Tin Manufacturing busi-
ness with fixtures and one large Writing Desk and
Chest of Drawers.
Terms: All sums of and under S25 cash over
S25 and not exceeding $50, credit of sixty days;
over $50 and not exceeding 500, ninety days over
500 four and six months for notes satisfactorily
endorsed. A. GREEN,
may 23-ts Auctioneer
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THE SILK WORM.

BY CowPER.
The beams Of April, ere il goes,
A worm, scarce visible disclose;
All winter long content TO dwell
The tenant of his native shell.
The same prolific season gives
The sustenance by which he lives.
The mulberry leaf, simple store,
That serves him--ul he needs no more
For, his dimensions once complete,
Thenceforth none ever sees him eat
Though till his growing time be past
Scarce ever is he seen to fast,
That hour arrived, hisswork begins,
He spins and weaves, and weaves and spins ];
Till, circle upon circle, wound
Careless around him and around,
Conceals him with veil, though slight,
Impervious to the keenest sight.
Thus selfinclosed as in cask,
AT length he finishes his task
And, though worm when he was lost,
Or caterpillar at the most,
When next we see him wings he wears,
And in papilio pomp appears;
Becomes oviparous; supplies
With future worms and future flies
The next ensuing year-and dies
Well were it for the world if all
Who creep, about this earthly ball,
Though shorter-lved than most he be,
Were useful in their kind as he."
MEssRs. EDIToRs | have Just now, for the
first time, met with the above beautiful lines,
in the " Hand book of Needle work, by Miss
Lambert. | send you copy of them for in
sertion in the " Fountain" They present per-
fectly, and in few words, one Of the most IN
terestmg and useful objects oEthe Creators
hand. This insect teaches in the most perfect
manner, temperance, industry, and economy /,
and clothes millions with the products Of its
skill Its most precious web, in some form,
and to some extent, constitutes the apparel of
almost every individual. | hope copy OF these,
with those equally beautiful, entitled,
.sTHE SILK WORMS WILL"
BY Mrs. Gould, may be placed side by side
with those fine rich silks, of American growth
and manufacture, now exhibiting at the Ma
tional Fair-where may also be seen an inte-
resting family Of Silk Worms industriously
feeding upon their native food
A. g.. v. E..
WAsHINGToN, May %, 1916.
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Dry Goods. Dry Goods /!

YNHE subscriber has just returned from the
u North with well-assorted stock of Spring
and Summer Goods, among which may be found
Rich French Lawns and BalzariHes
Graduated Lawns and Ginghams
Mourning Lawns and Ginghams
French, English, and American Prints
Black and Blue-black Silks
Swiss, Null, Book, and Plaid Muslins
Black and Blue-back Alpacas, Black Grape
Shawls and Scarfs, rich Berege Silk
Worsted a. Embroidered Canton Grape Shawls
Rich Berege and Silk Scarfs
White, black and lead colored Moreen for skirts
Grass and Muslin Skirts
Irish Linen, Table Diaper and Marseilles Toi-
let Covers
Plain and Hemstitched Linen-cambric Hand
kerchiefs
Parasols and Parasolets
Marseiles and Satin Vestings
Fancy Casslmeres Summer Cloths &c.
Boys wear Of every kind and quality
Hosiery and Gloves Of every description and
price
Bonnets Paris Lace, English Lace, Lace Nea-
politan
English Straw, Rutland Braid, and Florence
Braid.
In fact, have full assortment Of all Kinds o
seasonable goods, and will sell at small advance
for cash or to punctual customers.
WILLIAM X. RILEY,
Corner 9Th street, and opposite Centre Market
april 2-H
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Boots & Shoes! Boots & Shoes

r A. RUFF, (successor to E. Lacy,) six doors
~. East Of Colcman'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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WAsHlNeToN, May %, 1916.

BALTIMORE, May %, 1876.
MEssRs. EDIToRs There is but little trans
piring in our city at the present time worthy
/ of note, save the war fever, that seems to pre-
vail every where. Our citizens generally, are
reused on this intensely exciting subject-in.
dignant thai the daring, despicable Mexicans
should cast insult and dishonor on the bright
escutcheon of our country's glory; they seem
willing and anxious to sacrifice comfort, and
risk even life itself that the enemy may be
stayed in prosecuting their iniquitous purpo-
ses. The patriotic spirits of our ancestors
seems TO be infusing itself into the hearts oi
their posterity, and youth, as well as age,
seems ready to sacrifice energy and zeal on
the altar of their country's cause. Two volun-
teer companies, composed principally OF youth
are encamped in the vicinity OF our city,
ready at moments warning to repair TO the
scene of action. In addition to this, the mill
tary companies of our city make their assem-
blages much more frequent, and, by going
through different evoluuons, are preparing
themselves to preserve the star spangled ban
ner untarnished and unsullied.
In the midst Of this great excitement and
preparation, | have thought, that if the scales
would but drop from the obscured vision OF our
people, they would behold an enemy much
more dire and hurtful than the cruel, unrelent-
ing Mexican, an enemy that has already cast a
foul stain on the fair escutcheon OF our coun-
uy's liberties, an enemy that threatens, nay is
even now undermining her physical, moral,
and intellectual energies.
| would that hosts might rally beneath the
temperance standard and armed with the wea
pons of total abstinence, determine that no lon
ger shall intemperance stalk through our fair
and free America, distling It's unholy and
deadly influence. Where are the veterans,
the heroes of 40? Respectfully,
ANXIOUS
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New HOuse-Furnishing Ware
ROOIn.

IUyHE subscriber respectfully informs bis custom
i 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.keepcrs line !;
viz:
AMERICAN AND BRITISH CUTLERY,
Shopels and longs, Hollooare, Woodpare, Brush
es, Baskets, Britnaiapare, Ieatrays, Veloctpedes,
together with a large collection of USEFUL and
FANCY articles, too numerous TO mentien Sale
store at the old sland Pennsylvania avenue, near
9th street. GEO. oAVAuE.
feb 27-H
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For sale.

THE materials, presses, types, lists, and good
will of the Madlsonian, United States Journal,
and Daily Times, together with the list Of the Dem
ocratc Expositor, consisting of some 600 subscri-
bers. The materials are valued at $4,000. There
are also debts due the several Offices amounting to
$4,000. The office will be sold separate from the
debts, if desired To purchaser for cash great
bargain may be had The whole establishment Is
free from debt or lien Of any and every kind.
Apply to D. T. DoW
NAV 1876 IIopiietoi.
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DIR. SChWartZe's

COMPOUND EXTRACT
~ OF SARSAPARILLA.-T 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 the most inveterate
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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Reported for the Columbian Fountain.
Tw.enty-ninth Congress:
FIRST SESSION.
SENATE.
FRIpAY, April 22d, 1876.

MIR. Fairfield, from the committee on Naval
Affairs, reported back the bill to build ten war
steamers with amendments, and placing the
matter under the control of the President.
and
Mr: Fairfield responded, and, in reply to
q9eslon, SAID he would call up the bill on
Monday next.
RESOLUTIONS were passed-one, offered by
MIR. Allen, calling upon the President to COM
municate to the Senate the plans by which
France and England proposed 10 make Texas
an independent republic
Mr.. Westcott moved to postpone the further
consideration of the Oregon bills to December
next.
Mr.. Benton corrected errors on both sides of
the controversy, which, he said, was unwel-
come duty He said our treaty with Russia
never established the line OF 81 40 as the west
ern boundary, but was placed there by US as
the northern boundary Of England.
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FOURTH WARD TICKET.

u.s. Religious NOtice.--A Sermon on
the importance of Sabbath School instruction will
be preached on Tomorrow Afternoon OF "a o'clock,
in the Navy Yard Baptist Church, by the pastor,
Rev. c. X. Hendrickson. Teachers, parents, and
others favorable to Sabbath Schools, are respectfully
invited TO attend. NAV %
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New Spring Goods.

lust RECEIVED
j Super black and coored Cloths a. Cassmeres
Do Merino and Marseiles Vestngs
Do Jeans, Gambroons, and Drillings
Do Bereges, Lawns, and Ginghams
Do Chntzes, Calicoes and Muslins
Apacas and Plaid Silks
Furniture Calicoes and Curtain Muslins
White Cambrics and Plaid Musins
Shawls and Scarfs
Fancy Handkerchief5, Gloves and Mits
BIeached and Brown Sheetng and Shifting
Cottons
Bed-tickngs, 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
Cali at VIM. NJ PERRY'S,
Cd door west Of 9TH street, opposite Centre Market
april 9-tfs
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TOOTH ACHE CURED.
DIR. Van Patten,

A regularly qualified Physician, as well as an
experienced DENTIST, cures tooth-ache, IN aii
cases where it is proper and desirable to save the
aching TOOTH for which the charge IS but fvfy
Cents
Pulling or extracting Teeth.
DR.. Van Patten extracts teeth with as much
skill and as little pain any other dentist IN TINS
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 Qrom
which they usually pretend to haiD unless they
were sadly deficient in skill
DIR. Van Pattens Office and residence next door
TO Todd's Hat store, near Browns Hotel-jan S--tf
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr.. Holmes, from the committee on Naval
Affairs, reported back, with an amendment,
Senate bill repeating the proviso which limits
the number Of men and boys in the navy to
$500. They were concurred in.
Mr.. McClelland, from the committee on
Commerce, reported bill allowing drawbacks
on merchandise imported into the United
States from the British North American pro-
vinces, to be exported to foreign countries. 1t
was passed.
Several motions were made to adjourn, for
the purpose of attending the National Fair, but
they did not prevail.
The remainder of the session was occupied
ia the consideration Of bills on the private ca
lendar.
And at ten minutes past one, the House adj
journed.
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CORRESPONDENCE

" How glorious is this invention Of writing, where
oy we can easily communicate TO absent friends
W whatever may afford them pleasure or
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THERE'S THE PLACE, 18th street and
Canal.-Just received, and now landing a car
go Of bords, saw'd laths, palngs, post rails osts
scantling sills, together with an assortment Of /
s-4 white pine and cypress plank.
Also dressed flooring N. G.. joists and stepping.
FOR RENT.-A brick house on lth street.
april 25--f WARD & LEHMAN.
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T'ORCES' " PICTURE OF WASHING
l. TON AND IT'S VICINITY !" a useful guide
for strangers; for sale at the office Of the Colum-
ban Fountain Price ST co. may 23-tf
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keep Clean.

YUJHE largest assortment of the best BRUSHES
IL 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.]
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Valuable LOTS FOR SALE.

VALU ADbE HOHD 'ON 5HHE'
will, Sell L. on reasonable terms, all, or part
Of lots 7 and g. in square 247, fronting 100
c., ~ 4th street west, and 60 feet on l street
no1h ssa oos s ns,aS.s1 aSsss 1000 90.
square feet oI REBECCA X. BILLING,
unencumoereo. :, ,et between 9th and 10th
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THE FIRST OF MAY!

Il
WE have THIS DAY opened an additional
w 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 Flowered, some at
rs cents very beautiful
Ginghams of every style and price
White Cambria and Muslins, corded, barred
and striped
Shaws, 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
Twecds and Gambroons, for Gentlemen and
Boys, some at very low prices
Bleached and Brown Sheeting
Do do Shirtngs
Domestic Ginghams, Penitentiary Plaids
Apron and Shrting Checks
Bleached and Brown Tweed Cottons.
Together with their stock in Store, makes their
stock very complete, which will be sold very low for
cash. r. J.. SMALLWOOD g. CO.,
PennsyIvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
may 2-f
BOOTS AND SHOES, just received
~ We have full and complete assortment of
Mems Boots Bootees, Nullifers and Caters Ladies
Caters, Half-Gaite Kid Il Morocco Buskins Ties
and Slippers, French style Misses Cater Beotss
HafGaiters, Buskins, Ties and Slippers, together
with a complete assortment of Childrens Shoes,
which we will sell at the very lowest cash prices.
r. l.. SMALLWOOD 81 CO.,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
may 2-tf
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"A Card.

VUNHE undersigned, considering himself duly
u qualified, offers his services to the citizens
of Washington for the drawing of plans and spe-
cfcations of dwelling other houses, and also as
measurer of builders work. Charges moderate.
H may be consulted between the hours OF and
- O'Clock, A. M, at Mr.. Purdys Office Lumber
Yard, 7th street, Market-House square.
feb 27-f JOHN G. HARDNESS.
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LIFE OF JOHN b. COUGH
THE celebrated Temperance Lecturer, for Sale
l. at our new Book and Stationery Store, few
doors East Of the Railroad Depot.
may 2l-n u. WARD Il SON,
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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 soreness of the gums may know that
it is remedy for them, and very pleasant Tooth
Wash. FRAS. PROVOST.
w. Wheeler.
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Certificates Of Ladies and Gentlemen o
PHILADELPHIA.

1t is with gratitude that send the following GER
tifcate, hoping that many who suffer will be led by
a perusa Of it, to obtain Wheeer's Teaberry Tooth
Wash, which article used and it has effectually
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 possible use Wheelers Tea
berry Tooth Wash, that they may be relieved.
JULIANA CULTURAL.
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PAPER-HANGING

And UphOlstering Store, on Pennsylvania
Apenue, betyeen 9th and 10th streets.
n MOORE has just received an elegant assort-
u. ment Of Paper. .Hangings, suitable for halls,
parlors, chambers, drawing and dining-rooms.
Also, large collection Of Firescreens, and fine
Velvet and plain Borders to match.
d. Moore has made arrangements at some of tre
best factories in this country to be constantly get
ting in store the latest styles Of Paper-hangings,
which will be sold at very small profits for cash, at
the old stand Of Muller & Moore.
march 2S-tf.
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TARIFF OK NO TARIFF Z

THAT'S THE QUESTION:
N view of the great number OF strangers expect
u 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
we'll 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-furnishing Goods, which we offer for
sale on the most liberal terms.
l.. s. BECK & SON,
House-F Furnishing Store, Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween 9th and 10th streets, South side.
may lift
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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 Wheeer's Teaberry
Tooth Wash. MARY A. TAYLOR.
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nAGUERREOTYPE APPARATUS.--A first
~ rate Daguerreotype Apparatus for private sale
on modarate terms, by b. HOMANS,
Auction and Commission Merchant,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th & llth streets
april 2s-f
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GENTLEMEN'S DRESS BOOTS at $3.
TUST received large assortment of Gentlemens
,J Dress Boots, Boys Fine Boots, cheap.
ALSO, large assortment Of Ladies, Gentle
mems, Bows Misses and Childrens Boots and Shoes,
in great variety. Please call and examine
ALSO, work made to order, and repairing done
at short notice. e. FOWLER,
Philadelphia Shoe Store, corner Of | lth and T sts.
may 2l-eod3m
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Wheeer's Teaberry Tooth Wash having cured
soreness of the gums and efiectuay 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 use Wheelei's Teaberry
Tooth Wash, for the teeth and gums, will find that
il is an important article.
THOMAS ]. McCURDY.
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Many more testimonials are existing approving
of "Wheelers Teabeuy Tooth WASH
SOLD at Nos and 2, Browns Hotel, by
M. III. STEVENS 81 EMMONS,
(Late o. Fish g. Coz
Principal Office for the United States No. So
Chesnut-street, Philadelphia. may Fly
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II
il COMBS.-S. PARKER has just returned
from New York with the best and largest assert
ment of fine Fancy Goods ever opened in Wash
ington. Among which are the latest styles Of
Shell and Buffalo Tuck Combs, Dressing d.
And beautiful assortment of fne-teeth Combs.
Hair Brushes, Nail and Tooth do.
A great variety Of the latest styles Of Fans,
ReticuIes, &c.
In Perfumeries we have a most varied assort-
ment Of odors for the Handkerchief
Colegnes, Lavender, Bay Rum, &c.
Oils, Pomatums Noel De Beaut for beautiiy.
ing and promoting the growth of the hair.
Washes for the hair, hair dyes, &c.
s. PARKER,
Fancy and Perfumery Store,
Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 10th streets.
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THOMAS J. McCURDY.

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
rejoice to say that it did perform thorough and
effeeua 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
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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 the most beneficial preparation for the
teeth have ever seen.
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Certificates Of Magistrates Of the City Of
Philadelphia.
Having made use Of your much celebrated Tea
berry Tooth Wash, l feel convinced that it is the
best article l have ever known, and hereby warmly
recommend its use to the public in general as
pleasant and eficacious article for preserving the
Teeth and Gums.
ROBERT II. JOHNSTON.
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ROBERT L. 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. ]. BRAZER.
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Certificates Of Members Of the Philadelphia
Bar.

Bar.
Having used Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash
and powder, have found them to possess cleansing
and purifying properties and while they whten and
beautfy the Teeth, they have beneficial effect up
on the gums, by impartng to them free and health
full action. F. A. RAYNOLD.
have used Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash,
and its effects upon my Teeth and Gums have given
to me high opinion Of its merits. cheerfuly re-
commend it to the general USE
III KNEASS
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'quent speeches | ever heard Mr. Robertson
is young man, apparently about twenty five,
but he speaks with all the ability and judg-
ment Of one, double as old. When lie conclu-
ded, Mr.. arose, who addressed the
meeting for q half an hour, in spirited and
able manner. Handsome and appropriate, re-
marks were made by other gentlemen. who
were equally interested in this noble and phi
anthropic cause, And we have good reason
TO believe, that in short time, should our
cause continue TO progress, as it has done, for
sometime past, many will be induced TO pnite
with Us, who are now prey TO this tantaliz-
ing and tormening vice. Our cause is Cup
ward and Onward" All we want is influence
and ''lair chance and we are fast gaining
both. With them we shall go on ''conquering
and TO conquer" until our whole neighbor-
hood, male and female, shall become followers
and believers in this life, preserving, and soul
lrr ng enterprise.
a Son of Temperance