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Marks & Duvall,

IBI BtIG6ty :
LAVE hand Battery Kettles, Brass Pals Plaers roll
Ill and sheet Brass Tubing Metal German Silver and all
other goods manufactured by the W0lcottve Brass Co.
Also, Kivets, both Iron and Tened.
Wadhams Co.'s superior Gilt Buttons, including Mill
ary and Naval Nh
Dexters very superior Knitting and Tidy Cottons-a Of
which, Agents for the manufacturers they offer for sale
on the most favorable terms. ft M
They also Importers and Dealers in Pearl Buttons,
Ivory and Fancy Combs Spool and Skein Sewing Coons
Shoe and Stay Laces and general assortment OF Fancy
Goods. oct 8 ly' Z
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n. WORCESTER'S
Forte Ma nufactory and Ware II DOM,
l32 Third Avenucs

PtnnO-F Forte Mandatory and w Arc Room,
l35 Third Avenue.
TT WORCESTER offers for sale large assortment Of
IL, choice Piano Fores, from octayes in elegant
Rosewood and Mahogany cases, all Of which manuiac-
tured under his speryson and for sale reasonable
terms. 81
BY devotng his personal attention the touch and
Of his instruments which have heretofore been considered
nriyaled, he will endeavor TO maintain their previous re-
putation and respectfully socs an examination from Pro-
kssors Amateurs, and the public.
cpmmodious wpreroom has recently been added TO his
manuhctory which will afford increased facilities In the
selection of instruments. oct ly's
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7. J. Mhchfhe HoIttnRs ! 20 M
HoODYEAR'SP Patent Gum Elastic Composition for Ma.
chine Belting has been fully tested possesses inn.
merable advantages that manufactured out Of lea
deal less expense. Q -
The METALLIC STEAM PACKING, for steam.
boilers now conceded TO be superior 10 any article ever
before used Tor that purpose. The above sold by
ID. HODGMAN, 81
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OLEOsTATIC LAMPS.
L. CHAPDELAINE,

No. 375 BROADWAY,
received per late arrivalsa large and splendid assort
III ment OF FRENCH PATENT OLEOSTA III c
Lamps OF dferentpatterns These Lamps were invented
by the celebrated 1horer OF the French Academy and
are considered the best Lamps now in These Lamps
Also on hand, large assortment OF CUTLERY GE
RaMDoLES, HASES, CHINA WARE, TOILET
SETS, ana every article In the Furnishing line.
GLASS; is prepared orders Tor Rich Cut and
Engraved also Pressed and Plain Glass of every variety
Wholesale and retail and invites the attention OF
20 the splendid assortment OF rich Glass Ware on hand at
his establishment where they depend upon being fur.
nished with the finest quality Of Glass Ware ever aiufac
tured being the only place where the Brooklyn Rich Flint
Glahs can De procured. oct 4-dly'
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0 Copying Presses.
TIIE subscriber has now hand, and Is constantly re.
ceving, Copying Presses Of all the different patterns
and sizes The articles used for copying
Also, the celebrated GERMAN COPYING INK, winch is
warranted copies and perfect than
other Ink sold Merchants and others In want Of
ther OF the above articles invited 10 call and examine
before purchasing elsewhere. g
GEORGE F. NESBErT, Stationer and Printer,
oct ly' Tontine Building, cor Wall and Water SITS.
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Marine and Fire Insurance.

act Of the legislature Ia authorized to take Mi
rne and Fire Risks under The new title The NEW YORK
paid all It's losses In full occasoned by the great fires
1885 and 1886 and possessing full Capital Of s000 with
surplus affords ample security to all persons making Ma
and Fire Insurance Risks will be taken fnvora
BILE terms other similar Institutions application the
Office Of the company, No ~ Wall street. doining the
Courier a. Enquirer ofhce)
DIRECTORS
Oliver II Jones Joseph N. Lord
Samuel s. Howlaud William Spencer
Samuel c. Harriet Jubal Terbel
Horace Brooks George Lovet
John Capp Corns Vanderbilt
Walter r. Jones Oscar Coles
Thomas II. Mills, Isaac NJ Seymour
Hamilton Blydenburgh Israel Corsc
Oliver b. Tweedy Josiah O. Law
Walter r.. Jones, jr John Z. Andrew
Andrew A. Pilot John Even H
Abraham b. Davis Charles Minttim
Horatio N. Stebbins.
o. II. JONES, President
d ,UNDgRHIIL, Secretary. oct 1y'
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s. Q. WINCHEsTEa

AT HIS OLD STAND, NO 1866 BALTIMORE ST.
RESPECTFULLY informs his numerous customers that
II he m (ss heretofore. prepared 10 supply them with Lin
and having devoted many years Of Ills life this import
ant branch o. The furnishing business he Is prepared to
their custom oefa Iv.
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Bedste ads Proof Against Bugs.

Bedstoads FrOOf Agaihst Bugs.
r INDSLEYS IMPROVED PATENT BEDSrEADS, at
IL GARDENERS, 90 Gold street, first door from heck.
man street. New York. This improved Bedsead received
the highest premium awarded at the late Fair Of the Anne
rcan Institute In October, 1919 a, and g, and the silver
medal d 1896 over every other competitor The Bedseads
and all other articles Of furniture required for the cham
ber manufactured Of the best materials and under the
immediate supervision of the undersigned.
Mattresses Pllasers Feather Beds, Bosters and Pill
lows hand made to order to At the Betstead and
warranted to he filed with such hair feathers, &C. rep
resented WILLIAM G. GARDINER.
oct s l.
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Watche., .Jeyyelry, &c.

A SPLENDID assortment Of Gold and Silver Duplex,
n Patent Lever, Anchor Escapement Lepne and Vertical
Watches, selected from the best manufactured In Europe
Also patterns Gold Chains Seals, Keys, DC.
do do do Gold Pencil Cases and Gold Pens.
do do do Thrnbles, Rings, Pms, &c.
CO do Bracelets with Stones. l
lido do Silver Forks, Spoons, DC.
All the above articles will be sold at the lowest prices,
and warranted to be equal to the best made In the city.
MOTT BROTHERS, Importers Of Fine Watches, &C.,
No. Nassau street, opposite the Custom House.
p. s. Clocks and Watches cleaned and repaired In the
very best manner, and warranted to give satisfaction
oct 8 ly'
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UNITED sTATEs HOTEL.

CORNER OF FULTON AND PEARL srRRErs)
THE PROPRIETOR of this Hotel desires to return his
thanks to his friends and the travelling portion Of the
community generally for the avors which they have be-
slowed upon him since he opened his establishment and
assure them that he win spare exerons to render his
house worthy Of the patronage OF which he has already
ceived so liberal a share Board per day Sl.25.
oct8ly' ii. JOHNSON.
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Nails, Tacks, Brads, Brass Ket-
ties. &c.

yUALTER NJ SMITH 90 Pearl street, offers Tor sale
the lowest market prices, cut, wrought fnishng, cout
shoe and trunk Nals Brads Tacks, and wood Screws
brass and iron; brass Ketles bailed and unbaed Al
kinds Of Hinges Turn Buckles Mookn and Staples Binf
all kinds Wool Irvine, Bed Cords, Rope, Cutlery, Files
Sad Irons, &C. oct ly'
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COLUMBIA HOUSE.

CHESNUT STREET, PHLLADELPHLA.
THE Subscribers have made every arrangement for the
a share Of patronage BAGLEY, MACKENZIE co.
ortQ-dlvs
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Albion Life Insurance Company.
LONDON AND NEW york.
JNSTITUTED IN lsO5.

INSTITUTED IN 1906,
NOTICE Is hereby given, that persons insured in the Al
IN bion from this date permitted to visit Europe at all
OF the year. in rsclass vessels without any
ment charge for risk; and that their policies shall
In full force during such voyages and residence in
any part OF Europe
Prospectus with modified conditions rates. &c may be
JOSEPH FOWLER,
oct 8 1y' X. s BUCHANAN
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Fairbank,s Patent Platform Scales,

THE UNIVERSAL CONFIDENCE which 10 felt in the
accuracy and perfect adjustment Of these Scales such
that they have come TO be regarded W The standard from
which there In no appeal
Scales OF the above manufacture OF every required modi.
caton, graduated TO the English, French Spanish Por
guese and Chinese standards for exploration and home
trade, constantly on hand, and for sale by
oct 8 w. -Ll.-. FAIRBANKS 4 co, 81 Winter 81.
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PRICE THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS
WEBSTERS DICTIONARY.

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Lamps, GirandOles, Hall Lanterns, and
Chandeliers.

DEITz, BRoTHERs q Co.., 100
WASHINGTON STORES No. 1870 William Street,
RE Manufacturing and have always on hand full as.
n Bortment OF articles In their line of the following de.
scorpions which they will sell at Wholesale retail allow
prices, Tor cash:
Solar gilt bronze and sivered, in great variety
Bracket Solars do do
Solar Chandeliers do do 2 q anti liehts
Suspending Camphne Lamps
Bracket do do
Side do do
Camphine Chandeliers, 2, 3 and 4 lights
Grandoes-gi silyered and bronzed, various patterns
oct 8-u e
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DELMONIco,s HOTEL.
broadway, NEW yong

ID A. L. DELMoNICo respectfully inlorm ,b., frsna.
and the public generally that their New Motel being
now completed they are prepared 10 Offer accommodation
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1CARPETlNGs.

W. TRACY ia now opening extensive assortment Of
rich Tapestry, Velvet Wilton, Brussels and other de-
scrption OF FASHIONABLE CARPETINGS, selected
by Mr. T. L. CHRsrER, the principal manufacturing
adjustments England and embracing all the latest ap
proved designs For sale at @ Broadway two doors above
The Hospital octS-lyd'
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NEW YORK AND LIvERPOOI. LINE on
ID sfaA-N A RrIyel
NITRsTNG R0TTLEa.

o y :
A ND BREAST sHIELDS-With patent flexible ivory
n mouth piece. Issr ffli- ~
The subscriber respectfully solcits the attention OF those
interested, to these contrvunces for feeding infants
LIST They free from taste smell, and pliable.
I'd. viii not act on the milk nor the milk on them.
3D., They are kept clean with very little trouble.
Ait Are the best known artificial for feeding In
ns They have been In Some years give very
decided satisfaction. Price oil and 81 60
EUG. DUPUY, 600 Broadway,
corner Of Houston street.
CauonImations Of my articles already offered for
sale In various quarters Be examine the stamp
and ask for Dupuy Patent Nursing Bottle Breast Shield
net Z
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To Senators, Representatives Legislators
FOURTH EDITION NEARLY EXHAUSTED OF
THE STATESDIAN,S MANUAL.

NEARLY FOOR THOUSANDc copies o. This valuable
In National Work has been exhausted in year. The
Fifth Edition In the press and win be ready days
Two large voumesSvo, l7OO pages. Price So
From The Journal Of Commerce Of August 10, 1876.
W,rhis is one OF the most Important books published in
the United States for long time The country needs such
work. In which by ready reference the citizen finds
once ali the valuable OPINIONS the and policy
the nauon from the beginning"
Good and responsible Agents will find profitable bust
to districts ndlegsaers for above vaua
bic work. Il. WALKER,
oct sly ia Fulton street.
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STANDARD LIBRARY WORKS.

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Gaiignani's Messenger, London and Paris
Observer, f
SUBSCRIPTIONS these celebrated Newspapers are re-
ID ceyed at No 10 Wall street, by the undersigned, for
hiessrs Gaiignan For the MESSENGER daily, printed u
Observer weekly francs per month, payable In advance.
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CYRUS w. FIELD q CO.,
COMMISSION PAPER WAREHOUSE,
No. 9Burng-slip New York.
FHE highest market prices PAID CASH. for Rags, Can
ras tagging, Grass Rope, 1drred Rope, Hemp Ropi
itope Cuttings, Cotton, Hasie, (iuany Bdggfng, and ali
other kind Of Paper Makers Stock Kag Warehouse
Ia Plat street, New York. oct Sly
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English Carpetings and Flooor Oil
Cloths,

JEFFERSON q HUMPHREY, 432 Pearl street, near Ma
olson have Just received BY late arrivals large lot Of
with designs and Patterns which will be sold at wholesale
or retail al reduced prices oct ly'
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ENVELOPES.
The Com, n, 4 70 IA A an 4 saou EuveI ox,ss

The C0nimercfaI Adhesfon Hhvefopes.
u POURING neither sealing wax waters or Ietter stamp
IL which are imported and for sale by ANST1CE "a Nst.i
street. opposite e post ONCE worthy The attention
Of the mercantile community.
oct 0~-dty. IN
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Fine French Letter and Post PAPERS.
FINE assortment Of these Papers, together with Eng.
n lsh and American Papers, both ruled and plain, con-
stantly hand The best of English Blong Paper, red
and white, Copying and Wrapping Paper for sale whole
sale and retail, by WM. w. ROSE,
oct ly. Importer Of Stationery, 10 Wall st.
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H. G. SMITH q CO.,
COMMISSION nIER CHANTS,

CLOCK ESTABLI
No. 70 John Street, New York.
IJHERE may be found large and splendid assortmen
M Of the best modern improved Thirty Day, Eight Day
Thirty. Hour, Brass, Wood and Alarm CLOCKS. VIII
Clock Trimmings Mahogany Knobs, Spool Boxes, Spoo
Stands Iron Ryes, &c, winch will be sold at the loves
cash prices
Clocks repaired and warranted oct Sly
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I'll THE BEsr:UNBRELLAB III AMERICA.
ISAAC SMITH 4 co would ninrm he public, and par.
tculsriy their cusomer whom they have been unable
able Q fulfil any order or their Super U6reas,
They have also hand every variety Of Cotton and Cling
ham Umbrellas which they will sell low for cash credit
ISAAC SMITH a eco, Wholesale Manufactures,
No 256 Pearl street. New York.
oct 7 ly' No. % MILK street Boston, Mass
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THE very choicest of Creore's white, red and blue
back eagle Playing Cards, also Merry Andrew High
lander and other varieties, with every description OF back
principal card manufactures In the United States For sale
at the very lowest prices and In any quantity To suit pu
chasers by CHARLES SMALL, 25S Pearl street,
oct 8 ly' next door TO the u. s. Hotel
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UNITED STATES OFFICER.

Capt G. W. Mclean Member Of the Legislature and late
the United States Navy has kindly sent the following
certificate. III tells its own story.
RAILWAY, Jan. 25 1917
A year since was taken with the Influenza, and my
whole system eft In debilhated state was induced 10
Try DIR. DSSARSAPARII.LA, and after taking
three bottles very much relieved, and aitri
bue il entirely the said Sarsaparilla. have continued
hkng II, and find that improve every day. believe
saved my life and would not be without il under any CON
sileration q. w MCLEAN.
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JOHN JACKSON, Esq, Editor Of the Railway Republi.
npublished the above certificate, and remarks in an edi
toral as follows:
TON OF SARSAPARII.A appears 10 be one OF the most
extraordinary character We publish to-day two certificates
In its BEHALF from Capt Mclean Of this town, and
from the Rev MIR. White, Of Staten lsland gentleman
well known in Railway Capt Mclean believes the med.
cine TO have saved his life, and Mr. White
tain an equally strong confidence in It's efficacy Intelligent
like these would praise strongly what they did
not fully believe TO be deserving
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YUM LADIIsS, READ THE :
you who have Pale Complications Dull Eyes, Blotches
the Face, Rough Skin, Frecks, and are ou OF sp
riis'' use bottle two Of DIR. TOWNSEND'S SARSAPA
RILA. II will cleanse the Blood, the Freckles
and Botches, and give you animation sparkling eyes, fine
Spirits and beautiful COMPASSIONATE OF which are OF i'm
mense value to UNMARRIED LADIES.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-10-14
General Items,

Gen. Taylor, The Albany Evening journal, whig,
speaking Of Gen TaYlor's prospects, SAYS:
at cannot be denied that Gen Taylor's Presidential
letters are putting new face upon things. He is
certainly not as strong he was; and we are not now
prepared to say that the old veteran may not write the
people into some serious dou>ts as to his fitness for
President"
.4ges Of Great Men. John Quincy Adams is the
Nestor OF our distinguishes men. He is so years old
Henry Clay is 10. Van Buren,, johnson, Cass aud
Webster, singdlarly enough, were born in tie same
year, and are IS years old. Polk and Tyler are 81.
Dallas. So Gen. Taylor is about 10.
Temperance Erertions among the Catholics. A tenn
perance society the tota GbSt hence principle, con-
nected with one of the Roman Catholic churches of
New York, has not only relieved the destitute in their
society the past year, but have deposited 5000 in
bank for future use. This speaks well for the promo
ton of temperance among them, and the example
might be favorablv followed in other places, where the
Irish population large
New Hampshire and Missouri have designated the
25th of November, as the day of Thanksgiving Hope
all will follow SUIT
The Grang Ligne Mission in Canada under the
charge of Madame Feler continues to prosper.
Railroad in South america. A law has be en- passed
in Valparaiso, authorizing the construction Of a rail-
road from Valparaiso to Santiago The charter is for
eighty years the government guaranteeing an interest
of five per cent on the capital of 100000 for ten
years.
The Verrnont Company The following is list Of
the officers and priyates with their residences of Com
pany D. wounded in the late battles
I'd Lit, VIM. A. New nan, left arm cut off, Stafford
VT. Corp. L. NJ Grout slightly, Barre VT; Prvates,
Thos Beede, severly, Lebanon ~ H.; Chas. Gettns,
do, Albany N. York; Samuel ?. Hall, Slightly Dandy
VT. John Morris do, Rutland VII Wesson Sowle, do.
Dorset VT; Mercellus L. Wright, do; Ludlow VT
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-10-14
Forthe Green Mountain Freeman.
Shocking Murder,
(To be concluded.)
Wateryille, Maine. Oct. .. Is

Watevlle, Maine, Oct 3, l647
Mr.. POLAND Dear Sir--one of the most atrocious
and cold-Dooded murders TOOK place here last night
that has ever been heard of in this region The young
mans name was Edwin MATTHEW'S, of this place,
who had just taken $500 out of the Ticonic Bank,
which, with $500 of his own, aud $500 he borrowed,
(making in ALL S20OO,) be told the man of whom he
borrow ed the money, he going to lend to two men
ten days, aud they were to give him FIVE hundred dol
lars for the of it. He was last seen alive last
evening, about half past O'clock at the corner of the
street, talking with two men, in cloaks He was found
this morning. about7 O'clock by Mr. Shorey, back
of his store, in his wood house-ookcd as though he
died in great agony, He was bruised but little-two
gashes his head, just into his hair and the 9TH
er little back of it. His pocket was cut This pants
pocket, clear through into his fesb his money taken,
together with gold watch and chain No clue has
yet been obtained to the murderers Great excitment
prevails. E. II. KILBOURN.
P. S. The watch and part of the money has been
obtained.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-10-14

T u IIIT IbUII0
The KaW.MeBdi Mission.

The October number of the American Missionary
las cone to hand, bringing intelligence deeply affic
i've to all the friends of the mission at Kaw, Mendi.-
Mr.. Thomas Garick, who went from Philadelphia last
winter, and joined MIR. Raymonds mission, and from
whose valuable life had hoped for much good to that
dark land, is suddenly removed by death Mr. Raymond
is again left alone with all the abors and responsible
ties of the mission upon him. The country all around
him is involved in the horrors of war All the villages
in the vicinity are consumed, by the war-demon The
mission has boldly maintained anti-savery and peace
principles amidst the general rage, and the mission vii
lage alone is permitted to stand, "a column amidst a
scene of ruins" Mr. Raymond has school of l05
children under his care He must instruct and provide
for them, or see them turned out houseess orphans to
be deyoured by the rayages Of war, This he c.nno
do; humanity forbids it. the mission is doing vast
good AL parties around him have ertect confidence
in Mr.. Raymond, and often put their children AM
goods under his care, that his name may be shield
to them from the devourlng sword Win not the
friends of mission planted on such principles ant
exertng an influence so salutay on the destinIes o
Africa, remember Mr. Raymond in a way that vii
hod up his hands IN this the day Of his trial? Ii an,
friends will entrust to me their contributions within tel
days will see that it is Immediately forwarded to thu
missionary. +. J. COMlNGS.
Montpelier, Oct II.