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UNITED STATES HOTEL,

~ (eoRsER ov rrLros AND PEARL sInKhrs)
THE PROPRIETOR Of this Hotel derires to return his
hanks 10 ha friends The travelling portion the
community generally for the iayoru which ihey have be-
slowed upon him since lie opened his establishment and 10
assure Them thai he will spare exerona 10 render his
houe worthy o. he patronage u which he has already
ceyed 50 liberal share hcard per day q 70
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EXCELSIOR SHIRT MANUFACTORY
FINE LINEN AND COTTON SHIRTS


3al BROADWAY, NEW YORK, Na
RE daily receiving from the large Auction Sales an as
n soriinem Of fANC Y and STAPLE DRY GOODS,
adapted to the best City Trade and purchased much below
the cost Of importaon which they Offering at rery
small advance. litfF
Theyrave also received by the various steamers aud
packets a very general assortment OF IcTCH FANG y
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chasers In their stock viii be found the Nonreaues Of
PARA and London. ' 59
They beg leave present their thanks for the patronage
literally bestowed upon their establishment and 10
the public that they will strive TO continuance
OF confidence and support. vi e
II is their purpose extend their already large business,
stimulated by their unexampied success thus far, they
determined 10 leave honorable efforts uned TO
complish their design A considerable OF expert
ence business has demonstrated their satisfaction thai
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10 to have It based upon correct principles and that
Whie merchants they consult the Interest Of their
TONER'S they pursngthe only true method Of advancing
their own. oct Sly
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Playing Cards. VS.
THE very choicest Of Crehores white red and blue
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together with assortment Of Playing Cards from all the
prime card manufactures in the United States For sale
at the very lowest prices and In any quantity suit pur
chasers, by CHARLES SMALL, 258 Pearl street,
ocf6 lys ~ next door 10 the u. s. Hotel
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FINE assortment Of these Papers, fogetherwith Eng.
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now completed they are prepared TO Offer aceomwodatons
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ssfM CYRUS w. FIELD q co,
" COMMISSION PAPER WAREHOUSES; II.
No. 8 Bnrlhg- slip, New York 4 ~ sy.
'IE highest market prices paid, Cash, for Rage Can.
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FAIRBANKS Patent PIat1Srn Scales

THE UNIVERSAL CONFIDENCE which Is felt Ia the
accuracy and perfect adjustment Of these Scales is such
that they have come TO be regarded AS NE standard from
which there Is no appeal.
Sales of the above manufacture OF required modi
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CARPETiNGs.

I wgTRACY Is now opening an extensive assortment Of
j, rich Tapestry yeve Wilton Brussels and other de-
scripuon oil EASHIONABLE CARPETIN6tS, selected
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in England and embracing all the latest np
proved designs For sale 3 Broadway two doors above
ihe Hospital oct s-1yd'
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Vera Cruz Commission House.

H. l.. wALSINGHAM a. co.,
INrTED STATES GOVERNMENT A LCTfONEER
U AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, Vera Cruz,
Mexico A.,r a.f
REFERENCESa .
Messrs Franchos a. Co, Draper Devalin and Rendiit
& Francois, New York.
Messrs John Henderson 4 Co, Baltimore
D. yalla, Eaq., New Orleans. S8is3 lti
nz-Nn Sales made In English, Spanish, and French
r. l.. WALSINGHAM n CO.,
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DISEASE OF THE HEART, RUPTURE, AND
-''-'-7TFF 'F DROPSY 't'I' E.


NEW YORK. July, ~ 1916.
DE- Towsssnp--Deai SirMy wife has been afflicted
with Disease The Heart and with terrible Rupture for
over fifteen years, the greater part Of the time She has
bsen troubled with Shoness OF breath and great Futfeng
Of The Heart which has been very Distressing and has fire.
auenty been unable leave berbed The Rupture very
large and severe She tried almost every remedy for such
cases with but lte benefit When she had taken but three
bottles Of your excellent medicine she was entirely relieved
he Dis.ase olihs Heart and The Rupture has almost
sc has siso had the Dropsy and very much awol
isn We had idea that she could be 20 henstted
had such complication Of dseaHes But has strange
a. II NAV appear relieved her Of the dropsy ON
THAT the statement is no strange, ~ 10 appear almost like
6ctiop but II iG erheess sober reality Noiir SARSA
PARILAis certainly valuable medicine, and should be
used BY every that IN suffering ns we have been any
dsbetye this account lhey al liberty TO call at my
house. and have ocular Demonstration You're respectful
~ WILLIAM TOWSER,
- No. James street
PRINCIPAL OFFICE iS FULTON STREET, n York.
Cd pR p X ". pydTT 4 SONS, ossxnAL Aossrs, No.
1s2 North Second Street. Philadelphia, IN.
AGENT for Washington City, CHARLES STOTT, DRua;
ear corner IN street and Penn. Avenue.
nj Also, for sale BY Druggists generally
M NONE GENUINE UNLESS PUT UP IN THE
LARGE SQUARE BOTTLES, WHICH CONTAIN A
QUART, AND sfsxrD WITH Tns WRITTEN sfoNArunR on
q p TOWNSEND, AND MS MANI BLOWN IN rHR ofAss,.
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GREAT FEMALE MEDICINE.

DR. TOWNSHIPS SARSAPARiLLA Is a sovereign
and speedy for incpent CONSUMPTION and for the
general prosraton Of tile sysem-no matter whether tile
result OF inherent cause or causes produced by rregay
Illness, accident.
Nothing be more surprising than its nvgoratng e.
the human frame. Persons, all weakness and las
stude before taking w. at become robust and full Of
energy under lis influence Immediately counteracts the
nerveessness OF The female frame, which is the great
Of unhappiness.
II will not be expected OF us In cases OF delicate
lure exhibit certificates Of perormed but
The afflicted that hundreds have been repor
ted 10 It's.
CoxsAcKig, Sept "a, 1886.
DIR. TowSsEsn--To all whom this may concern This
certify that my wife used one bottle Of your SARSA
PARILLA previous 10 critical event, under the
alarming and delicate circumstances being troubled with
dropsy swelling Of the feet affections and very
much dehiated; with my persuasion, and the recommen
dalton Of those who had used IL she was induced 10 Try it,
with little faith and suffice II 10 say, the medicine
had The happy and desired effect only during the said
period hui after he expiration 81 week Of Its use, the
dropey and nervous affection gave way 10 an aeonshng
degree and her health s now better Than had been Tor
Long time previous
n this will he Of any service 10 YOU any one who
doubts the sucreEa o the medicine, you entirely wei
come 10 u. !.
subscribe mys. your most obsden and obliged sery
XII s = JAMESON
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FRENCH CHINA.
3. G. 3. .. HAyILAND,

ID. g. n -. HAyILAND,
No. ~ JOHN SrRsBr,
IMPORTERS or PORCELAIN, are receiving sools In
i usual assortment, among which
Ia; ~ Pr H,an ss,s ss's' Some very rich
200 pairs Vases for Maniel Ornaments
COO pairs Rich Cofees
X Gard Baskets, Candlesicka, &C.
(. oct Sly "
HxOELsI0R SHIRT N1ANUrACTORY.
FINE LINEN, AND COT'TON SHIFTS.
M ID. w. CANFIELD, #
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Manufacturers and Gentlemen's Outntter.
Shirts warranted 10 ft admirably.
Gentlemen are invited to cnll. OCT S.-lyd'
y SAMUEL s. PARKER,
wH0LRsALR AND RETAIL DEALER ts
FEATHERS, mattresses, BEDS, BED
WI s.ST'EADSt AND CHAMBER F'LfiNI- st
JILI1E, SHOWER BATHS, de- t
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Capt w Mclean, Member Of the Legislature, and late
Of the United States Navy has kindly sent the following
certificate II tells lis own story. ns9
sa RAILWAY, Jan. 25, 1917.
year since was taken with the Influenza and my
whole system left Ia debilltnted was induced to
Try DR. TOWNSEND SARSAPARILLA, and after taking
three bottles WAS very much relieved and attr
butte entirely 70 the said Slisaparila have continued
taking IT, aud find that improve every day believe II
saved my lie, and would not be without under any
eideration. q. w MCLEAN
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CoNsUMPTION CJrRrD

Clfunse and Strengthen Consumption be cured Rron
chs, Consumption, LireT Complaint Colds, Coughs
CotdTr Asaa, Spitng Of Blood, Soreness in he CEsf
Hectic Fytsh, Nish Streafs Difficult Proftse Erpec.
ordfion. Pain in The Side, &c, hare been and be
3D. Nl''l' :. VI
Probably there remedy that has been 10
csssul In desperate Of Consumption this II clean
and strengthens the system and appears TO- heal ulcers
on the mng and the patients gradually regain their usual
ALMOST A MIRACLE
Read the following, and doubt If you can that Consump.
lion can be cured This 10 only one several kindred
cases, tllat TOWNSEND'S SARSAPARiLLA has cured
BRooxLyS, Sept. a. 1876
DR. TowHsESD-Dear Sir-I was taken, little over a
year ago, with cough and pain In my side;
creased last indeed was pronounced by ply
scians have the quick consumption raised large guam
titles OF bad matter had night sweas andsnkng very
fasty doctor said he could do nothing for went 10
the hospital in hope OF being benefited but
ncurable Twas now greatly distressed at the lungs and
could hardly breathe: soon became emaciaie, and
pected 10 die; confined TO my bed and was obliged TO
have watchers Indeed cannot give you any description
that would do justice 10 my was supposed by my
friends 10 be past recovery nd tried great number OF
remedies. and all seemed TO be Of no effect read Of the
most extraordinary performed by Your medicine and
tell you the irih suspected there was SOME humbug In
Them But was induced 10 try IL did SO, and am very
thankful did. cannot say That a entirely well, but
recovered as 10 be about my business and hope
be entirely well in few weeks My cough, pain IN The
side, and night swea have lelf me, and raise but very
lte. and nm last gaining my usual strength feel u my
duty to give you statement OF my case, TO pibs you
please,
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RIIEuMATIsM AND PILES.

: sKFfkMHRH 1916
DRs TowHsRSp- Dear Sir My wife has been, for aeve.
raj years, afflicted with Rheumatism She has tried many
different remedies TO obtain relief but all pur.
pose She was finally induced by seeing your advertise
ment, TO give your SARSaPARILLA trial. was also,
together with man in my employ badly troubled with
The Piles and BY using small quantity OF your Sarsapa
rilla, complaint was completely cured consider II
one Of the best Of medicines and would advise all who
sniictsd TO give ia Trial
6AKRlT GARRADRANT,
r'4# SKIS f t}t. ~ Market ptreet, Newark
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THE EDITOR.

JOHN JACKSON, Esq, Editor Of The Runway Republ
nnpublished the above certificate and remarks in ed
Ier1al as follows y. w
T5- The success Of DIR TowNsENDs PREPARE.
TON OF SARSAPARILLA appears TO be OF the most
extraordinary character We pblsh to-day certificates
in s behalf from Capt Mclean, Of this town.
from the Rev Mr.. White, of staten Island, gentleman
well known in Railway Capt Mclean beieves the medi.
cine to have saved his life and Mr. White
tain equally strong confidence in its efficacy Intelligent
men like these would praise strongly what they did
not fully believe to be deserving
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You who have Pale Complications, Dull Eyes Bloches
on the Face, Rough Skin, Freckes, and out Of s
rits," bottle or two Of DR. TOWNSHIPS SARSAPA.
RlIlA II will cleanse the Blood the Freckes
and Botches, and give you animation, sparkling eyes fine
spirits, and beautiful compexonall Of which are Of i'm
mense value to UNMARRIED LADIES. -s
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PETER BROWN, d LIille 81, Brooklyn.
)THERs AND MARRIED. LADIES.

THIS EXTRACT OF SARSAPARll4A has been ex.
pressly prepared In reference Female Complaints No
female should neglect take it, II lisa certain
for any the aud horrible diseases which they
subject II is valuable for those who approaching
woinanhood calculated to assist by quc
ing the blood and nsigoratng the system Indeed, This
dcne is invaluable or all The delicate diseases 10 which
women subject
1t braces the whole system. renews permanently the
tural energesby removing the impurities OF the boodby
so far stimulating The system produce subsequent
relaxation which is the Of most medicines taken for
einae weakness and disease,
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This certificate concusiyely proves that this SARsAPA.
RILLA has perfect control the diseases
Of the blood Three persons cured in house unpre
THREE CHILDREN ~
d. TowNsKNp-pear Slr-l have the pleasure TO inform
you that three OF my children have been cured Of Scro
la by he Of your excellent medicine They were at
cted very severely with bad sores have taken only
bottles took them away, for which feel myself under
isep obligation. Yours respectfully,
ISAAC w. GRAIN, los Wooster street
New York March !. lS47
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-08

The Register gives list of all the off.
GERS of all the companies. ETGHr GONNA
mics more were reported than could be
received. Three cheers for the Illinoi.
ans This is what we cali doing M
business in quick time. The Illinois vol
unteers have received ell the s,aid and
comfort" from the state government that
could be given them. Governor French
deserves the thanks of the country for his
prompt action. Wish we could say as
much for Ohio. She has done we'll, con :
siderlng the encouragement her young
men have received from the State author.
tiles. The Illinois companies were raised
in TWO weeks after the lequisition reach
cd the Governor.-Ohio Statesman.
The ELEVEN companies called for from
this State were raised and reported in
ELEVEN days after the call was issued,
and in two weeks" TWENTY-FIVE com.
panies had been reported. In our forme,
statement we omitted to mention the mum.
Der OF days consumed in raising the elev.
en- companies which were accepted
State Register.
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endurance of the most trying duties, and
whose character for courage, obedience
and subordination have won ny highest
appreciation.
. How different has been your course !
Scarcely day on the station. and you
disobey orders, arrogate to yourself the
duties belonging to a.commauder-in-chi
talk of opening upon the town, and ofor-
dering the troops to advance, when you
had but one gun and not solitary soldier,
and "all for the purpose. as you say, sol
securing an unmolested entrance Of the
squadron into the river"
II would be difficult, if not impossible.
to point TO another instance of similar folly;
and the most charitable construction that
can be given to it is, that in the relation
of first command, you had truly mag.
med yourself actually in command OF the
naval and military attachments then ap.
preaching, and within short defiance o.
the scene of your exploits.
With due respect,
(Signed) M. G.. PERRY,
Commander-in.C Chief ofH Tome Squadron
ToLieut. CHARLEsG HUNTER, u g. Navy
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From Mexico.
From the Vera Cruz Eagle, May II.

Com. Perry, commanding an expedition
in person, sailed on Monday last from this
place, but for what part or ports has not
traDspired. We suspect, however, that
he is bound for Huasacualcas, Frontera,
La Guna, Steal, and Campeachy.
PEACE RUMoR.-Letters were received
in this city New Orleans yesterday from
Tampico, stating that recent advices from
the Capitol mentioned that sir. Bankhead,
the British Minister, had been requested
by the Mexican authorities to use his
friendly Offices in order 20 bring about an
arrangement with the United States.
JALAPA, May 6, 1647, P. M.-Last night
a man who had been sent from this army
on secret mission, left the city of Mexi
co on the I'd, He reports 1000 soldiers in
the city of Mexico, and none this side, save
company of lancers. He says there
will be no fighting at or this side of Mex
leo.
The command of Gen. Quitman will
leave here in the direction of Puebla, to-.
morrow, and in 10 or ID days Gen. Scott
will follow.
The dates from the city of Mexico are
to the 26th, via Tampico. Santa Anna
was at Orizaba On the 22d, showing in.
credible energy in repairing the losses
sustained, and would soon be at the head
ola considerable army. He was granting
guerilla permits, but was Strengthened for
funds. He imposed loan of $4,000
upon Ofizaba. Letters from him express
establishment at the apathy of his country,
begs President Anaya not to despair, not
to treat with the enemy, to defend the cap.
ital end send him money.
The Mexican papers coll for a cour,
martial upon Canalizo. They are loud in
their denunciations of the proprietors Of
the Haciendas for selling grain to Scott.
President AnaYa exhibits too much ap.
athy, according to Ell Republican,. Ayan.
co was arrested tor presenting himself &c
Anaya to confer upon the propristy Of
peace.
He had no authority, but wished to ne.
gotiate upon his own hook. A genera
amnesty had been declared for all politlca
offenders. Casting cannon at Talues
had commenced, the clergy surrenderine
bells for the purpose.
Migual Oribe Acuran was raising q
guerilla corps, pledging death to Anglo
Americans. Letters from San Luis state
that the Governor had issued decree
calling upon every citizen to take up arms
There was 1000 troops in that city.
News from Mexico to the LIST received
The city has been declared under martha
law. Proposals for peace still strongl,
denounced as ever. Citizens moving II
large numbers. Many Tobberies commit
ted near the city.
Nothing later from Gen. Scott. TIE,
dragons attacked by Ladrones near Yer;
Cruz, and seven killed and wounded-op,
taken prisoner. Capt. Walker went i,
pursuit of the assailanfs.
Seven companies of discharged Illinoi
f volunteers arrived at New Orleans.
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A crevasse, or breach, was made in the
LeVee of the Mississippi River, opposite
Now Orleans, on the 9Th uIt. The Pic.
ayune of the 9th says: "Such was the vi.
olence of the water that frame house
was upset. and others were much damaged.
Several persons were reported to have
been drowned. At dark last evening the
breach was about two hundred feet wide.
and the waters were rushing through with
great fury. The hull of an old steamer
was procured and scuttlsd Immediately
abreast of the crevasse. which impeded
the flow of water somewhat, but the banks
were evidently wearing away, and the ap-
pearances were alarming.
"The bank seemed to have cayed in !;
FOR where the leeve was yesterday morn.
ing the water was one hundred and TWEEN.
ty feet deep at dusk. The streets Of AL.
giers were flooded and the water was
three or four feet deep ovsrths Bingaman
Race Course. which is Immediately in the
rear of the break