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TE A S, TIE A g..
Washington, I'D. G..
Agency of the NewYOrk
CANTON TEA COMPANY.

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THE OLDEST TEA ES ESTABLISHMENT IN
AMERICA!
PRINCIPAL ESTABLISHMENT IN
NEW YORK.
HNHE CANTON TEA COMPANY has been
n popularity known for many years. This is the
largest and oldest Tea Establishment in America
The public have had full proof Of their integrity and
responsibility. But such has been the great and
pressing demand for their TEAS of late, that they
have been obliged to enlarge to great extent taer
two principal establishments in New York, viz:
1875 CHATHAM AND 1853 GREENWICH
STREETS.
They possess facilities ia relation TO the
Tea Trade, in very abundant degree, and doubt
less, superior to any other Tea Concern in America
Their scrupuous regard to all principles that tend
to elevate the character of large house. is well I'M
dersiood, and has already secured them conlec-
lion probably, larger than all other Tea Establish
ments united, and they consequently are determined
to sell Teas pnrer, mare fragrant, and perfect to,
The prices, in the aggregate than any house in the
world--China excepted.
They most zeanusy invite the attention Of the in.
habitants Of WASHINGTON, u. g., to Their
Agency, where the following assortments are always
on hand; and they feel no he.taiion in stating that
wherever single trial is made, very decided pre-
ference is given 10 the celebrated Teas the CAN
TON TEA COMPANY.
Oj= Reader, make the experiment!
Retui Prices as foityus, subject in all cas, TO be
rttsrned 1T MT appr0ved Of
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Washington City, d. G.. ~
April |, 1916. n
have for several years used Harper's Metallic
Powder for Razor Strops and take great pleasure in
recommending il to the public as the best succeda-
neum for the Hone ever discovered.
w. 8. COLQUHOUN.
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A GLADMoE, House Carpenter and Joiner.
III, Shop, corner Of 9th and M streets, Washing
tom Where, at all times, Sash, Blinds Doors, Sc,
can be had. All manner Of work in his line will be
executed at the shortest notice
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What has been seen

BATTLE OF MoFTEREY.-Sep FL, 20,
%, lS46.-three days hard lighting between
Gen. Zachary Taylor with three thousand men
and Gen. Ampuda with twelve thousand
men, resulting in the capiiulation Of the City
loss OF the Americans in killed and wound.
ed-Hre Hundredi
BATTLE OF BUENA VisTA -F-hruary 22d
23d, between Gen. Zachary Taylor with five
thousand volunteers. and .Santn .1nna com.
nanding a .Merican force Of t,ce,lty thousand
1nen-resulting in the total overthrow OF the
enemy-loss Of the Americans in killed and
wounded Screen Hundred!
FALL OF VERA Cruz. and the Castle Of VI
loa, March 29'h, lS47, after several DAYS bonn
bardment OF the town by Gen. Scott with four
teen thousand men--loss Of the Americans in
killed and wounded One Hund,edi
BATTLE OF CERRo GoRDo-April l7lh and
18th, Two days hard fighting, between Gen.
Scott with twelve thousand men, and Santa
.4'ana commanding picked .IMerican force Of
f,renty thousand resulting in the overthrow Of
the enemy-loss Of the Americans in killed
and wounded-T,co Hundred and Ffffu.
OCEAN STEAM NAVIGATION CO.
U. 3. Mail Line to CO,uss and SOUTHAMPTON, and
Bremen.
,SSA The splendid new steamship WASHING
SsE TON 1850 tons burthen Frederic Hewitt.
commander, will start from New York on the lst of
June next, carrying the U. 8. Mail.
She will touch at Cowes and 8 ,uthampton TO land
passengers and freight, and deliver the mails for
England, France, and Belgium, and will then pro-
coed to Bremerhaven. Returning, will leave Bre-
merhaven The 25th Of June.
The Washington is built in the strongest manner,
with view TO being converted into ship of war,
and nj m, ;nr b,,n
pointed by the President both during and after con-
struction.
She has two engines Of 1000 horse power each,
and accommodations for l40 first class, and "A Sc
cond class passengers
Passage from New York to Southampton or to
Bremen, first class, Sl2O, second class, $50.
Passage from Bremen and Southampton to New
York, first class, $50; second class, $50.
She will carry about 300 tons freight which viii
be charged according to the nature of the goods of.
ferng All letters must pass through the Post Office
Parcels FOR which bills Of lading will be signed, will
be charged S. each
For Freight or Passage, apply at the Office OF the
Ocean Steam Navigation Company "A William st
corner of Wall street. New York
+. Mills, General Agent
Agents at Southampton, Day, CRosKEY, & Ross.
do at Bremen, CA. HEISEKES 81 O.,
do at Havre, WILLIAM lsELIs.
The second Steamer of this line is in due course
Reconstruction, and will be in readiness in the ensu
ing TALL. may l4-if
CANE SEAT CHAIRS.
lust received from New York, by schooner Vic
y tory
6 dozen cane seat Chairs,
Chdren's high and low assorted Rockers an,
wood seat Chars.
Also, on hand, general assortment Of HOUSE
FURNISHING GOODS, and an assortment o
Garden Seed and Flower Seed, for sale at my Auc
toneer and Commission Store, fronting West end
Centre Market, on 9th street. between Louisiana
avenue and and d streets.
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OUTER, CHEESE, &c.--Tbe subscriber
ID has received full supply of the very best
family groceries of every description in his line,
which he oilers on as reasonable terms they can
be bought in the city--such as
Java, RIO Laguyra and st. Domingo coffee
Gunpowder, Imperial. Old Hyson, Young
Hyson, and Black Teas
Loaf Crushed, White, Havana, and Brown
Sugar
Moasses, ground and unground Spices
Salad oils in flaskes and bottles
Butter, Cheese Flour, &c. &.
10000 Cigars Of different kinds.
i. w. SMALLWOOD,
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Washington Civ. D. C..

washington Oily, u. O.,
January "a, lS46.
have for the past two years sold Harper's
Metallic Powder and here, in every instance, il has
given the utmost satisfaction. consider il the yerv
best article in use for giving fine keen edge to
Razor.
JOHN F.. CALLAN,
Druggist, corner Of E. and III Streets
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q w. STEWART, GROCER, corner Of
~ Twelfth and II sts., keeps constantly on hand
complete stock of the best Groceries which the mar
ket affords and sells on the most reasonable terms.
o He excludes all ardent and vinous spirits from
his store
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InHN y GAIIAM
Washington City, d. c.,

Washington City, d. c.,
January "a, 1916.
have used Harper's Razor Powder myself for
several years, and from my own experience can
recommend il as tho very best article for putting
fine edge on Razor.
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Lamps, GirandOIes, Hall Lanterns and
Chandeliers.
DElTZ, BROTHER & Co.

No. l39, WILLIAM STREET, NEW YORK,
A RE manufacturing, and have always on hand,
~ full assortment Of articles in their line, Of
the following description, which they will sell at
and retail at low prices for cash:
Solar Lamps, gilt, bronzed, and silyered, in
great variety
Suspending Solars, do do
Bracket Solars, do do
Solar Chandeliers, do do 2, s. lights.
Suspending Camphine Lamps; Bracket do do
Side do do
CamphDe Chandeliers, 2, 3, & lights
Girandoles, gilt, silvered, and bronzed, various
pattens
Hall Lanterns, various sizes, with cut or stained
glass. Etal
may l3-tf
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TIL ID Pill Els
A CURE FOR LIFE SECURED.
mr. UPHAM,S Vegetable EIectnar

Il = -
A CURE FOR LIFE SECURED.
nR. UPHAM'S Vegetable Electuary,
~ an Internal remedy for the Ples,-prepared BY
Dr. Uphan,, M. d., a leguaf educated Physician
who has devoted fifteen years attention almost EN-
tirey to this disease.
The Eeciuary Is a certain cure for the Piles, and
also for other diseases of similar nature, which are
frequently found in conjunction with Piles Rashes,
Inflammation of the Liver and Spleen; Inhamma-
ton, Soreness and Ulcerston Of the Stomach, Bow
els, Kidneys ana Bladder InHamma;ory and Mer-
curial Rheuma,sm Impurty Of Blood; Weakness
aud Inflammation of The Spine.
THE VEGETABLE PILE ELECTUARY is
the only really successful remedy for that dangerous
and distressing complaint, the PILES, ever offered
to the American Public.
Mark this: il is an INTERNAL REMEDY
not an external appcation-and will cure any case
Of Piles, either Bleeding Blind, Internal or Exter-
nal and probably the only thing that will There
is no mistake aboutit. II is positive cure-speedy
and permanent. II is also convenient medicine 10
take and improves the general health in a remarka
BILE manner
II is very mild in its operation and may be taken
in Of the most acute Inflammation, without
danger. All external applications in the highest
degree disagreeable inconvenent, and Offensive and
frum the very nature Of the disease, temporary in
their effects This medicine attacks the disease at
its source, and REMOVING THE CAUSE, rem.
ders the cure CERTAIN and PERMANENT.
The Electuary contains mineral medicine no AZ
oes, Coeocynh, Gumboge, or other powerful and ir-
ritang purgatve. No fear of taking cold while uni
der its influence no change in diet necessary. If
taken according to directions, cure or Vi guar
dnieed!
Sold wholesale and retail by WYATT & KET-
CHAM l2l Fulton st., New York. CHARLES
'TfTT Washington, and by Druggists generally
z ,ghout the United States. Price 81 box.
1l3-6mt
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DENJAMIN ROMANS. Auctioneer and Commits.
I'D sion merchant, between 10th and It'll streets.
fronting Pennsylvania Avenue. Sales OF Real Estate,
Furniture and personal property, attended to at any
place within the CITY,
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MAJOR GENERAL
ZACHARY TAYLOR.
FARE REDUCED!
AND ALEXANDRIA

BOAT.
Passage Fioe Csnts-FreigM at Reduced rates
a ell The departure Of the steamer 10
ssssss SEPH JOHNSON, will he, as nigh
as practicable, at The following hours, until further
notice. viz:
Leave Alexandra at u, 10, III, and AZ o'clock
Leave Washington at 81, l. Il, 80, and 81
o'clock. WIN. H. NOVEL;, Captain.
april 20--dtf
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Many more testimonials existing approving
of Wheelers Teaherry Tooth Wash.'
SOLD at Nos. and O. Browns Hotel, by
M. H. STEVENS d EMMONS,
Late 0. Fish a. COY
Principal Office for the United States No. SO,
Chesnnt-street, Philadelphia. may lily
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MARCH REPORT.-The Mutual BEN
lll eft Life Insurance Company Coffee No. III
Wal street, New York) issued during the month Of
March, Is47, 2O3 new Policies, viz:
To Merch's a. Traders 6 To Teachers q
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LeTl.Ucdles 81 WdgtslTdtes q ne Clly 81
Philadelphia.
Having made use Of your much celebrated Tea
berry Tooth Wash, ] feel convinced that it is the
best article have ever known, and hereby warmly
recommend its use to the public in general as
pleasant an' eficacious article for preserving the
Teeth and Gums.
RQRERT E. IQHNSTnN
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+ 1HARLEs w. HEYnoN, dealer in fine Gold
~ and Silver PATCHES, Jewelry, Fancy Goods
&c between Four-andahalf and Sixth streets, Penn
sylvania avenue, Washington city, ID. c..
Fine Watches carefully repaired. Sc
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NHoMAs 3. GRIFFIN keeps always on hand
i a large and general assortment OF ladies and gen
tlemen's BOOTS AND SHOES of all kinds Also,
misses boys and chdrens boots and Shoes next door
e Messrs. Walter Harper s. Co.'s Dry Goods Store,
Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth SITS !,
Washington city. ID C. #IE# :,
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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 Wheelers Teaberry Tooth Wash, do
certify that tried small hottie Of it, and in less
than two weeks my Teeth and Gums were sound
and good. believe that the use Of it would he an
advantage to many others. J. BRAZER.
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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. Wheeier's TeabeHy 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 Wheeler's Teaberry
Tooth WASH MARY A. TAYLOR
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Certificates Of Members ofthe Philadelphia
Bar.

Having used Whecler's Teaberry Tooth Wash
and powder, have found them to possess cleansing
and purifying properties, and while they Written and
beautiiy the Teeth they have beneficial effect up
on the gums by imparting TO them free and health
full action. F. A. RAYNOLD.
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Number of policies issued in March 2O3
Policies issued since January l. Is47, $40
ROB. L. PATTERSON, President.
Benz. g. MILLER, Secretary.
]. &. LEWIS. Agent, 7lh ST., Washington
HARvr LINDsLr, Physician, corner Of G and Al
reefs.
april l4-tnr
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Certificates Of Ladies' and Gentlemen of
Philadelphia.

II is with gratitude that send the following GER
tifcate, hoping that many who suffer will be led by
perusa Of it, to obtain Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth
Wash, which article | used, and it has efectually
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 Wheclers Tea
berry Tooth WASH that they may be relieved
JULIANA CULTURAL.
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have used Whssler's Teaberry Tooth Wash,
and its effects upon my Teeth and Gums have given
to me high opinion of its merits. cheerfully re-
commend il to the general use.
H. r. KNEASS.
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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
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.
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Wheelcr's 1ealerry Tooth Wash having removed
scurf and cured soreness Of the gums, which had
troubled for years. it is my belief that it is
highly useful article, and thai is advisable 10
those who suffer with the teeth ind gums to make
use fit. MARY SULLIVAN.
Your Teabe,ry Tooth Wash cured the tooth ache
and also soreness Of the gums in my family, and
send you this certificate that those who sulIer with
tooth ache 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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( NUPPING, LEEcHING, AND BLEEDING. A large
" supply OF best Swedish Leeches always on hand,
to be applied or for sale by
SAM'L. DEyAUGHN, 9th st
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DRIscoE 4 CLARKE, Dealers in Cloths, Cas-
ID simeres, Vestings, Sc, Pennsylvania Avenue, a
few doors west Of Browns Hotel.
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My daughter has used Wheeler's Teabeny Tooth
Wash and powder, and has found it's effects to be
cleansing and publication Of the gums, and sweet
ening of the mouth. have no hesitation in recon-
mending it the most beneficial preparation for the
teeth have ever seen.
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Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash having cured
soreness Of the gums, and efectualy stopped bleed
ing Of the gums deem it a debt Of gratitude for
the relief which it afforded me, and duty owed to
my fellow beings, to say, that it is my firm conyic-
ton, that those who will use Wheeler's Teaberry
Tooth WASH for the teeth and gums, will find that
il is an important article
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EDWARD ScHEEL, Professor u Music, re-
il spectfully announces to the citizens OF Washing
tom that he still continues give lessons upon the
Piano and in Vocal music. Orders may at any time
DC LETT at Mr.. Fishers Music Store, or with Mr.
tilbus, and at his residence, 18th street. between
and l. Terms moderate
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a GREEN, Auction and Commission Mer-
IN, chant Concert Hall, over 1'odd's Hat store,
near Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania Avenue. con
slant supply Of Furniture on hand which will be sold
low, and out door sales attended to- and prompt re-
turns made Always ready to receive consgnments
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DHHADELPHlA AND HAVANA Segar, Tobacco
/ and Snuh Store, north side Of Pennsylvania ave
nue., between I'D street and Railroad Depot where
IAN always be found fine assortment Of imported and
domestic Segars, .Norgan's and Thomas and all other
y the best Virginia brands Of Tobacco Dcmuth
iarrets, Foulard's and Woodward's fine Snufs-
hey can be soldw olesale and retail at Philadelphia
prices, for cash
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4 NDREW j. JOYCE, Horse Shooting and
IN Smithing Establishment, successor to John
Daley, corner Of l4th and + streets, near Fuler's
Hotel Thankful for the patronage he has receiy-
ed from liberal public, he solicits continuance
of the same. HI "A - ~ .--.l..l
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-12-04
Pa the friends of improvement.

Through the medium of The nIegencer.' al
low me 10 urge the necessity of Il Turnpike Road
10 Fayclteviiie; believing 1t TO be entirely Practi-
cable TO make one, and that the citizens of tfiS
t,wu and county would be much benefited by
having trade coming from distance BACK that
th. low prices of cotton, at present, plainly snow
that IL Is best for our farmers 10 raise mixed
crop, so that when product falls they VIII nave
other kinds to.seIl at remuDeratng prices; and II
they bod town of 5000 Inhabitants there would
he home consumption for such produce, and oy
having good road to the back codntles the ex
pense of bringing It would be so much cheaper
thai farmers could bring their produce IN larger
.o,ds and at so much less cost that II Could oe
stipp.d down and out Of the river and sod' ana
the nuantrtv would be much greater that 'hete
would be merchants with cash 10 ouy "' anu ~ ,
,h. hack counties of this State and Missouri could
find a ready cash sale they would raise and ofins
doub.e the presen. quantity OF Produce 10 th's Po'"'
tha, thew bring at present. II we can ee' pro
dce dsiievered here about the same prices IL IS
delivered on The Ohio river, the mefch"h's wiz
oo cn.b for il ard ship it TO buy their goooS 10
"a We the trouble of remitting specie. ana "e 500
| NO wav TO effect this but. TO lessen 'he P.'oo "
TRANSFORMATION to this point from lhe 'n'e'io' y
I .n.ans of n good road across the mountain.
would suggest the propriety OF nee',ns y.
,h. ,conI. interested, say on next New ior.
.i,y a, The Court House in this town. ana aPpo,"'
.,,,;ss;oners to open books, at two or more Pia
90. md ascertain what amount OF s.oc" ~ou'1
| he taken and if it is taken tas co""uo"'J
! liepe i. vii; bel employ surveyor 10
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-12-04

'oaS L. LAfFERrY was called To thu cI,.;,
'"u ceorse Counts was appointed secretary
Aaer the object of the meeting was exol,;,od
1y Mcssrs- j. A. Lewis and ]. c. Gamer + p
L.m.s na Esq: was appointed delegate and JAMES
NuSiNsoN r ESQ., assistant, delegate
me Following resolutions were then. un,,n;.
mously adopted ''A"''
:, nesoIred. That our fellow -citiz N. the uo,. w
ChoiiAM for his moral worth unbending; in
siE "S man, and tru- and faithful .e,no.,,,
". eieVa'ed talents, justly entities him tn ON ,
''Snest esteem. and wnr,nesr suuport ,s or e.,
choice for Representative to CONGRESS-. and ,bo,
a. M. WILSON. ESQ. as n true and faithful dam.
'"'' ana possessing high order of talents. lust
~ entites him 10 be our second choice fir T.,
rcSentative 10 Congress
feSolred further, That our fellow .c;,iz,ns
y: " hOA NE, Esq, is our frs! ch ice ami a. y
'h"RNToN f.sq, Is our second choice for Govern.
orIahd being well tried and faithful supporter.
81 democratic principles. Justly enttle Them in
our support as designated.
Upon ntlon of the Hon. ]. C. Gamer. il was
heso'e eed, That the proceedings of this meet
ing bo signed by the Chairman and Secre,nrv
III" th'l INC secretary be requested to furnist, the
"ih'e OF the Arkansas State Democrat. with 4,
copy "' the proceedings Of this meeting for pub
cation aud all the democratic papers in the Stotc
o' Arkansas be requested to copy the sau,e
On motion she meeting adjourned sing die.
JOHN L. LAFFERTY, Chairman.
GEO. COUNTS, Secreiary.