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BoRDEsrowS, N. J. Oct rs, Is45.


Dear Sir.-Dr. Wstar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry has
been IN the market some six or seven years. The uni
versal celebrity which this medicine has gained all
Others throughout the whole country, Is enough to
convince The most increduous Of the great value Of
aud encourage those who sick TO try IL. have
long felt IL my duty, and wished for opportunity TO
express to you my gratitude for the benefit have de-
rived from IL. have been rescued from the grave and
saved from that most terrible disease, by
using 10. Last winter aiter I took bad cold, was
troubled with severe cough for several weeks that
my appetite and strength failed Inc. obliged
give up my business, leave my bench and shop. had
NIL the alarming symptoms OF Consumption, such ss
pains In the side, sweating nights &c. tried many
kinds OF medicine, but all in vain, until procured
bottle OF
DIR. wIsTARs BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY,
which by faith and perseverance,, finally saved my lif
and cured me entirely. I have not enjoyed as good
health for twelve years past as do now
THOMAS BENNETT.
We are personally acquainted with MIR. Bennett
The public may rely upon the truth of his statement
WIilTALl STOKES,
GEORGE PARKER.
None genuine unless signed l. BUTTS on
the wrapper.
For sale in Newport by r. J. TAYLOR.
mug ~.
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An lR,sH WAY OF PUTTING A HORSE INTO
A WAaoN.-A few days since II gentleman
in Worcester county, who employs several
lrishmen in cultivating his grounds, ordered
ons of his men TO put his horse into the
wagon. After a short sbsence, Pat returned,
exelaiming. "Ive got him in cir, but il was
a mighty hard job tho'!" This answer some.
whit puzzled the gentleman, who upon 60
ing into the yard found his horse actually
staoding up in the wagon, trembling with
feat at his elevated and unsafe position
After getting the horse down upon terra
firms, the gentleman instructed Pat as TO the
proper manner Of "pu,,ing a horse into a
NATURALIZATION Journal.
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4 lot of
NEW BOOKS, &c.

Court Of Louis XIV by Miss Pardoc,
Tear OF Consolation,
Orators of France,
Ramleu'S Atchuect-No. o,
Travellers Maps, New England and q. States,
The Christian Liturgy,
No OF the DagueTlcuiype,
No. l70 Litlle's Living Age
NO. Report OF casts argued and determined
before the Supreme Court OF Rhode Island
reported by J X. Angel For sale ~
CHAS. L. BAMMfTT, ID,
Aug ". NO L. OAK kow
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Six boys belonging in Fall River, three Of
them named Sullivan and the others Sekel,
Ripley and M'Adams, have been committed
10 Taunton Jail Tor entering the house Of a
farmer in Seekonk, Mass, and stealing twen-
~ dollars therefrom. The thief, was discov.
cred soon after it was committed, and the
rogucs, being pursued, threw the money
away. They were overtaken, confessed their
guilt, and told where the money was. They
were taken before Justice Medbuy, and re.
quired to give bail in the sum Of 500 each,
failing to do which they we're committed.
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A ACCORDEONS,
Fluid Extract Of Scnnn.

'NilS preparation contains the active proper.
Il ties of Sienna, in. concentrated state. and
is undoubtedly the best mode of administering
this popular medicine. In smaIlness OF dose
and paiateablencss, it possesses great advan.
tages over the ordinary infusion Of Sienna, or
'steeped physic besides being always at
hand, without the trouble and delay of prepara-
ton. For sale with directions for its use. at
II. r. HAZARDS,
Sign Of Golden Mortar near the Cour, House.
Jy. 22
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The Elections.

The elections held for members Of Con-
grcss on the I'd and 5,h inst for members of
The State Legislature (excep, in N. Carolina
and virginia,) and for Governor in Alabama
end Tennessee. arc for the most part ascer-
tained, but still incomplete. We hope to
present our readers with full and accurate re.
turns,from each district, and State, in our pa
per Of the coming week. The following 10
brief summary Of the results so far as ascer.
tanned.
NORTH CAROLINA.-.In this State the
Whigs have elected six members OF Congress,
and the Democrats three-Whig gain, g.
KENrUcxY.-Owiog to our disreputabls
divisions in the ID and Sd, we lose the mem.
bers probably in each Of these districts, and
also in the 9th; though there 10 still some
doubt a. 70 the Sd. On the other hand, we
gain members in the 9th and 10Th. Whig
loss, l.
The Legislature as usual 10 in both branch
e. largely Wing.
lNDIANA.-The Whigs elect four mem.
bers Of Congress, and the Democrats ave-
the numbers, however may hereafter be re.
versed, should Henley's certificate in the ID
District be refused him.
Rober, Dale Owen is defeated by deci.
ded msjoriiy.
State Legislature. -senate-2S Whiss
and Is Locos.
House, Whig by six or eight majority.
ALAsAmA.-.The Wings have gained a
member in the Mobile District. and re. elect
ed Mr.. Hilliard. Governor and Legislature
Loco.
TENNEssEs.-The returns as to one Of the
Congressional districts are still incomplete.
II that district elect a democrat, as it has
generally done, the delegation will stand as
in the last Congress, viz, 5 Wings and 6
Democrats. There is a strong prospect, that
the Wing Governor 10 elected and probably
q Whig majority Of the Legislature.
IowA.-Lefflar and Thompson (Dem. are
elected 10 Congress from this State by from
5 to 800 majority. So says the Journal Of
Commerce.
SUPREME CoURr.-The August term Of
the Supreme Cour, for Newport county, will
commence in this town on Tuesday next, at
10 A. NJ. Judge Halle, the senior assistant
Justice, presiding. Ia consequence OF the
arrangements for the interesting Cenlcnnla'
celebration noticed in this days paper, the
charge to the Grand Jury will probably be
deferred until P. M.
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From the South.
BALTIMORE, Tuesday, AuI

BALTIMORE, Tuesday, Aug. II.
The Washington Union Of last evening
publishes private letter from an officer of the
army, dated on the 30lh of July. 1t says
that General Scott would commence his
march towards the city of Mcxico on the Sd
Of August. by which time he expects to be
joined by Gen. Pierce.
Mr.. Trist was sick al the time when the
letter was written. Gen. Scott had visited
him on business.
The Secretary Of State and Post Master
General have returned to Washington City.
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IIavre de Grace, Hartford Co., Mary land Feb TO- 1886
Mr.. Seth w. Fowle,
Dear Sir I understand the general agency for the
sale Of Wisars Basam OF Wild Cherry has been
ferred to you. have been the agent for selling IL In
this town for number Of years, during which time
have sold large quantity. Many persons seriously
sick In this vicinity have used this medicine, and been
cured with IL when all other medicines failed. One
lady in particular in this town, was sick nneen years,
was entirely cured with this article, she herself
thcs. think II myself one OF the best medicines In
The world for the Of the diseases for which IL Is
recommended, viz; consumption, asthma, and liver
complaint II you please you may send me hafa gross
the earliest opportunity no doubt shall find ready
sale for IL. Yours, &c.
ID. w. WELLS.
Such Is the unprecedented success of this valuable
aud popular medicine, constantly receiving sim
liar letters from different parts Of the country. We
publish this because the article has been thorough
Iy proved In Maryland, and is not found wanting.
None genuine, unless signed |. BUT on
the wrapper.
For sale in Newport by r. J. TAYLOR.
aug 49,
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HENRY CLAY.-lt is expected this gree,
statesman will visit Newport next week, IT
at all. He 10 al present at Cape May. Pre-
parations ware making in Boston, to invite
him TO visit that city.
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FOR SALE.
Prints-New Styles.

NEW GINGHAMs..-FARN ORTIZ
~ e. SHAW have this day received cases of
French, Scotch, and German Silk Finished
Gnghams, in new and beautiful patterns. Also,
new styles English and American Prints.
No 65 Milk street. corner Of Pearl street.
Boston, Aug 10. 4w
UMBRELLAS FOR sHIPPING.-The
u subscribers have received an invoice of
Blue Umbrellas, manufactured expressly for ex.
port, which they offer Tor sale at low prices.
FARNSWORTH " SHAW,
No 65 Milk street, corner of Pearl street.
Boston, Aug 10. 4w
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WoOlen Stocking Yarn.
Commissioners Notice.

I"E, the subscribers, having been appointed
w by the Hon. Court of Probate of ihe town
OF Tiveron commissioners to receive and ex-
anime the claims against the estate of Abner ID
Bennett. late OF Tiveron aforesaid, deceased
represented inSolvent, and how they are made
out, do hereby give notice, that six months from
he I'd day Of August. this inst, are allowed to
the creditors Of said estate to bring in and prove
their claims against the same-lhat said com
mssloners will at any time during said term,
receive said claims at their respective places OF
abode-thal the first Tuesdays of November and
February next following said date in said town,
from TO o'clock p NJ. and the house of Or
lin Webber in said Tiverton are appointed by
us, the time and place of meeting said creditors
for receiving and especially examining their
several claims-an that all persons indebted to
aid estate are hereby requested to make paw.
mcnt to Joseph Osborn, Executor ID the last Wil
and Testament of said A. ID. Bennett.
GEORGE ROWLAND, )c.
THOMAS OSBORN, }oouni'iiS
ORLlN WEBER. sioherS'
Tiverton, Aug, 3. 1Sf7-I9. CIV.
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BRIGHTON MARKET.
Rspor,edfor tho Boston Daily Advertiser.
Monday, Aug, Is, 1917.

At Market Goo Beef Cattle, I75 Stores, 1000
Shep and 1925 Swine. Several lots Of Beef
and Stores unsold.
Trices-B Beef Ca,tle-A very small number Of
extra at ~; first quality 9 % 6 SO; second SO /;
third 4 80 a 6 %.
Working Oxen-Sales at S72. $40 and S92.
Cow. and Calves-Ssles al $22, $25, $2S
and &35.
Sheep-Small lots from G2 to 81 and 2 so.
Swine-SmaIl lots Of pigs 10 pedde at GA NJ
GAc; old Hogs 90, 6 and &c. Al retail, from g
o7ic.
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The best testimonials OF the efficacy OF any medicine
are 10 be found In he improved health and appearance
OF those using Il. Hundreds IN this way witness the
superiority OF Dr. Woods Sarsaparila and Wild Cherry
Bters Por pmpies and pustuIes the fSce II has no
rival. For sale by
aug l9 r. j. TAYLOR
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ANOTHER Loss.--The u. States steamer,
Governor Yell, which touched at Galveston
some two months since, on her way from N.
Orleans TO Brazos Santiago, was wrecked on
Arkansas bar, on the night Of the 18th ult.
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HERALD AND THURSDAY MORNING. AUGUST 49, Is47
I0ARRlAGESa

In this town, Aug. 9Th BY the Rev. Mr..
Smith, Mr.. John Pengaly, of this place. to
Miss Jerusha, youngest daughter OF the late
Mr. Philander Conley, of New Shoreham.
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Habit Linens,

WARD WIDE. Slate Linen. fine quality
j Suitable FOR Habits ChildrrnS wear. &c.
Just reed by w. e. COZZENS& GO.
aug 10.
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solar Lamps, GirandOIcs,
MANCHESTER'S
DAGUERa[0TYPE ROOMS,
No; |. Bath Road. Newport, and No. 30

Westminster street, Providence. X !.
WHILE thanking our old friends & patrons
w COZ daily for past iavorS we would respect
FULLY invite the public generally to call at our
rooms and examine specimens as soon as con-
venient. our stay in this place being limited
DO no, delay, life is uncertain, now is the lime
10 obtain perfect likeness OF that beloved pa
rent, brother sister or child, which when these
fond objects oiyour affection are removed from
your sight will be TO you an invaluable treasure,
yes, and how pallIy will you then consider the
rifle which It's acquisition cost. Since our re-.
urn we have often been panied by the sincere
but unavailing regret expressed to us by n
number OF our friends, who having neglected
former opportunity of securing a correct
likeness OF friend or relative, are now mourn.
ing the loss of those friends with no trace with
which to recall their features.
June TO-
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SILVER WARE, JEWELRY.

DLATED and Britannia wares, fine aud
common table cutlery, Scissors, Racers,
Pocket aud Pen knives, Tea trays. Looking
Glasses, Gold, Silver aud Steel framed Spec.
'acles. Gold aud SILVER pencils. Gold and Sill.
yer thimbl.s, Silver, Shell, Horn, and Ivory
Combs. Fine plated aud common casiors
Cloth. hail, hair and tooth brushes. A good
assortment of the above asiicios tngeiisr with
many others not enumerated, lately received
and for sale by WIN. =. NICHOLS,
I55 Thames.St.
solar Lamps, GirandOIcs,
Gold and Silver watches, gold pens, Gold
Keys, Guard chains NC. by
jy l. WALTER NICHOLS,
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Anctioils.
Auction.


MILL be- solJ at public auction. on TLurs
w day, August Goth, l547, nj IL O'clock, A
NJ. on the premises, valuable lot ofIanc, lat.
the proper'y If Thomas q. Piman. zen de-
ceasrd, continuing between 4 and 8 acres ~
uaied sbont half mile from the State IIo,ps
an The Gieen end road, 90 called aud adjoi,s
ing the estate Of Mr.. Daniel Prckham. Con-
dit'ons at the time and plac. or sale.
GOODSPEED, Auclionrcr
Aug. ~. I547. 3w2l
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and Black Of all tehit grades
a
with the genuine" low
naddn
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stocking Yarn.

Stocking Yarn.
YYYILLIAM G. CoZZENs, n Co, have received
w their Fall supply of the very best qualities of
LIGHT and DARK BLUE Mud YARN, GREY LA
vENDER, BLACK, WHITE and SCARLET.
One Kind we consider, fully equal to the bost old
fashioned Country yarn.
ALSO
Blue Mlx'D Brk sni white worsied.
For sale Low by WM. 4. COLkENsA a Co.
Aus. 10.
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a GrcenwicIi-Strects
m neaih o
doubtless other
preference will celebrated Teas
Retail Prices o subject in all be returned approved @
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Mourning GinglsaIns.

A ND small Figured dark Prints, just recciv,
IA ed by II JOUVET.
aug ~ "
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New Books.

Lives Of the Necromancers just published.
Sartor Resartus
Wyman on Ventila ton.
EveIeu's Miscellany, I'd Series.
Stories for Sunday afternoon.
The Olney's
Home.
Ware on Christian Character,
Stearn's Lie.
Schiller's Poems.
Jouhroy's Introduction TO Ethics.
Theodore by De Wette.
Human Life.
Brooks Songs and Ballads,
Hawt thornes Twice told Tales.
Scenes in my Native Land.
Life of Henry Ware, Jr.
Lays Of Gospels.
Greenwood's Lives Of the Apostles.
Self Culture.
Parker's Miscellaneous Writings.
For sale BY CHAs. f. .HAMMETT, Jr
Aug. 10.
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Executors Notice.

THE subscribers hereby give notice that
IL they have been appointed Executors Of
the viii OF Hon. Elisha Watson, late of South
Kingston deceased. whose Will has been prov
ed before the Court of Probate of said town. and
have given bonds and qualified themselves to
act as such. All persons indebted to said es-
tate are requested to make payment TO them.
and all personI having any claims against said
estate are requested to present them for settle
ment
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-11-27

A SPLENDID FARM FOR sALE.-The subscriber
"A wishes to sell that wel-known and highly improve
in Charles county, Maryland, called Glasvar, Of
which he has resided for the last years. The
property is now in very high state OF cultivation and is
believed to be inferior Maryland
The greater portion of it has been well lined and otherwise
MANFRED within the last few years, and il Is capable of
producing from four thousand bushels of wheat from
thousand twelve hundred barrels of corn, and hum
dred hogsheads ofobacco annually besides OATS grass &C.
in abundance for very large stock. The crop of
matured in the field will exceed thousand barrels,
and the crop of wheat being seeded is confidently
peced to yield not less than five thousand bushels The
contains about twelve hundred acres eight hundred
of which arabic three hundred in wood,
walnut timber; and one hundred in natural mea-
dow and salt marsh, aodng rich and abundant pasturage
for several hundred cattle The whole is enclosed, and for
the most part by good chestnut fences There Is this
estate ample supply of tobacco houses, Stables grana
ries con-houses sheep and cow-sheds ne9ohouses and
all other necessary and convenient outbuldngs. all in
good order There also orchards of choice fruits i'm full
bearing; water abundant and good in every subdivision
OF the esate and the markets of the Chesapeake
as ace could reasonably desire. The small
village OF Aliens Fresh, which there several families
now residing, and prosperous commercial establish
mcn and steam grstmll, and which is generally admitted
be the best situation the county Tor commercial bust
Will be sold in whole part along with the farm,
desired by the purchaser
The terms of sale be made very accommodating, and
person desiring purchase the subscriber will with plea
give any particular information, orally by
letter And the property will be shown any time to
those desiring to inspect IL by the subscriber his agent
residing on the premises, Aliens Fresh.
Oct l5-lawSw WILLIAM ID. MERRICK.
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CITY HOTEL, WASHINGTON, ID. G.

THE City Hotel which has been almost entirely rebuilt
during the past summer under the personal supervision
of the undersigned and having been leased by them
term of years, will be opened before the 2ih
Der for the reception OF company The house is pleasantly
situated on Pennsylvania avenue of 18th street,
the Presidents House and Executive Offices, and but
short walk or ride from the Capitol.
The building is stories HIGH fronting 140 feet Penn
sylvania and IT'S feet l4h street. and contains
one hundred and forty rooms, which well arranged,
having parors with chambers attached and of
for families all well lighted and ventilated.
II has been constructed after the most improved plans,
with all modern inventions introduced, and will be furnish
ed with entire furniture, made order house.
The ladies' paror is large and pleasant and opens
fine balcony in front of he house, and is of easy
and convenient to the ladies' ordinary.
The undersigned having had long experience in hotel
keeping trust by their personal attention business
the wants OF their guests merit share of public patro-
mage.
f. ID. WILLARD,
II. A. WILLARD.
Washinpton d. c.. Nov S-d2yY
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NEW Music, this Day reccivcd.---WM. FISCHER
Statloners Hail. Pennsylvania avenue first store east
OF 18th street, has this day received the following
sic, which will be sold at a very reduced price.
Guitar Songs.-The Dream, sung by Jenny Lind My
Happy Home do do; Farewell, my Fatherland, do. do
I've left my snowcad hills do. do. Sea Kings Bride, do.
do The stars of heaven cleaning, do. do On the
banks OF Guadalquiver composed by Lavenu My bark
is on the biilow, composed by Megnen Thou who Of
heavenly BIRTH composed by G. Preyer
Mays Dream, arranged as waltz for piano, by Vereck
Chestnut Street Promenade Waltz do by Sig. Dau-
Premier Amour Valse do by Oh. Jarvis
Presidents Waltz do by Newand
Virginia Waltz, composed by Whitaker
Flowers OF Virginia. u lavoe waltzcs) by Sig. George
Oakland Walfzes, by Adophe Schmltz
Mirror Dances, by the Viennoise Children
Churubusco Grand March, by ]. G. Beckel
Lancaster Quickstep, by Hugh Coyle. Nov
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THE American Almanac for 1s4s, a Repository Of
Useful knowledge for the year; volume, Boston
1863 closely printed pagebeing the nineteenth volume of
the series, giving, addition the ordinary Of
Almanac, fun and varied information concerning the a
fairs of the General and State Governments and digcstng
mass OF documents relative the government history,
finances, legislation, public institutions, and internal inn
provements of the United States. .R
Among much other useful and interesting matter which
cannot be mentioned in advertisement will be found
articles upon the Observatory at Washington the great tel
escope Of Cambridge pringre. predicted Comet Of lss
Meteorological Information and tables from various parts
Of the United States, showing the towering seasons and
days and depths OF snow for series of past Tables
otatitudes and longtades. by Major Graham, " s Army
the laws Of tile several States concerning imprisonment Tor
debts the Patent Office, and the laws concerning patents
History OF the Electric Telegraph the Government De
partents at Washington corrected the latest dates the
Revenues Of the Post Office under the postage law
the Railroads. of the United States the Debts, Property
and general financial condition of all the Sates corrected
with great Members elect the Both Congress- and
their residence Members Of the 9th Reformed Parliament
Abstract OF the laws resolutions and treaties passed at the
last session of Congress- brief outline of the history and
the present constitution al each State lists of Public Off
in all branches OF the Government Foreign Ministers
and Consus to and from the United States Army list
Navy list, and Marine Corps Public Lands, Debt Of the
United States, United States Revenues for yseven years
United States Expenditures for fyseven years. Imports
Exports, NC Tor fifty seven years, Tonnage, Navigation
Commerce, Commercial Marine, Banks, Emigration, Tea
and Coffee for tweny-sx years. Tariffs, &c. Price 81
Postage any part of the United States IL cents.
Nov 23- f. TAYLOR, Bookseller, Washington.
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POST OFFICE STATIONERY.

Posr OFFICE, WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
November g. 1917.
compliance with the law and the order of the Posmas-
ter General sealed proposals will be received by
I'll IL o'clock noon Saturday the 4h of December next
Tor supplying stationery required for the OF this Post Of
flee during four years. commencing January lSiS and
ending December 81, 1851.
The estimate for each year is as follows:
20 reams of envelopng paper of at least 16 pounds
the ream and about IS by "a inches to the sheet
$50 pounds of cotton packngtwine, twothrds of the
finest size used in post-oces and about onethrd of the
largest size and
100 pounds ofhcmp Irvine for tying bags
Contractors are required by law to give bond in a sum
equal TO double the value of the articles be furnished
Payment viii be made the delivery of the stationery
Nov 3-law4W G.. X GARDNER p. M,