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BROOKs,s
BROOKS'S
PATENT ELASTIC METALLIC SHANK BOOTS
AND SHOES.

BROOKS'S
PATENT ELASTIC METALLIC SHANK Bo0TS
AND SHOES.
CONGRESS CATERS FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.
These articles superior to anything ever before manu-
featured, in this or any other country, for
durability, beauty, and utility
NO 1873 FULTON STREET, NEW yonK NJ
THIS unique and useful invention awarded Silver
Medal he highest premium) the last Annual Fair of the
nsue for It's superiority over all others offered
for competition.
IL has met the appreciation Of the officers of the army and
navy as well every gentleman Of who has fairly
tested its value, and rapidly coming into general
among all who regard grace comfort and durability,
desirable requisites In their Boots and Shoes II makes
Boot Shoe elastic, preserves Its original style
and shape, and gives the hollow part beautiful and eeva-
ted arc thereby allowing the heel to be very high
with perfect ease quite low, without exposing the ana-
loons-sr injury also Keeps the foot from pressing
forward aud retains II In natural and pesitio.
Myself and John Dick the only persons who make and
sell Boots and Shoes with this INVENTION in the cities Of
New York, Brooklyn, and Jersey City.
CONGRESS CATERS.
The undersigned, the first In the city Of New York to
manufacture this Justly celebrated and elegant article
tinues make them up In endless variety Of styles in
workmanship unequaled and at prices delyng competi.
ton All other kinds Of Boots Shoes Caters Pumps and
Slippers, for ladies', genilee youths, misses, and child
rem, LORIN BROOKS,
l3S Fulton street.
r. SJus received, Of Russian Leather for. Gen
tlemen's boots, both or Dress and Water Proof This liz
probably the first lot OF this celebrated Leather import
ed into the United States f
oct S-lyd'
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Steam Boat COMPANY Of Georgia.

Axr1su All merchandise designed for the interior OF
1G6Hfaf3l tbs states Of GEORGIA, SOUTH CARO-
INA, s7zNNESSEE, and ALABAMA, sent via 81,
vanna will be forwarded BY the Steam Boat Company Of
Georgia IN their Steam Boais 70 Augusta Tree o. eommis
sion, ut the lowest current rate OF freight
In addition the boat power THIS Company already
possesses they have now under construction new steam
boat Of unusually light dra Of water and high speed bull
expressly with view 10 ensure prompt transportation o.
Goods, IN all stages OF the river navigation
Goods marked Tor the interior u the country amer reach
Ing Augusta Hamburg, are forwarded BY the Agents
there 10 their final desnaoil
shippers may rely upon having the order Of their Goods
carefully looked TO IN savannah -. -
Bills Of Laiing advising the shipment Of goods and
letter advising whether insured, anu to what point should
always accompany the same, or be sent by mail
Parties whpj been in the habit o. forwarding mer.
cadze to the Interior OF Georgia by this line, aud direct
ing to the Of H. Goodwin, will please take notice
that the connection Of that gentleman with this Company
having ceased all future communications should be adj
wP WILLIAMS, Agent, Savannah, Ga.
REpnRBNcKs
Messrs Taylor q Merrill,
Va Josiah Marcy n Son, Al vo.r +
Goodhue 4 Company ~ WIN
L. H. brigham, Esq.
Halves, Gray 4 Co, Boston.
La Henry sloan, EsI, Philadelphia,
oct s-dIy oot4s
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FTRNITURE, FURNITUREiI

A T the Second Street CABINET WAREROOMS, No. l53
II South Second street MOUNT having a large and
splendid OF fashionable and well made Furniture
hand, comprising rosewood teeatee Sofas walnut do;
mahogany do, with plush, satin, damask and fancy hair
cloth seatgs and other coverings plain Sofas of all prices
aud patterns; French Arm Chairs; Ladies' Sewing Chairs;
Rocking do Centre and Pier Tables Sofa Tables Divans
Pedestal Pier Tables; Extension Dining and Card Tables;
dressing Bureaus; Wardrobes, with and without mirrors
mahogany high post Bedsteads French do; carried maple
and cherry do; and ayariety Of others Secretarys Book
plain and with mirrors; Ladies' Work Tables Of rosewood
and mahogany; rosewood walnut, birch and mahogany
care Chairs Of all patterns, with an extensive assor
me nj OF every article in our line OF business.
Country Merchants and others especially invited to
call aud examine stock Of Furniture every article Of
which manufactured by ourselves and will be disposed
OF on the most reasonable terms. f
ncIG l.fle
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FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
III tween New York and Doslon, beg TO inform their
friends and the public that they will devote their attention
business Ia connection with their Liverpool and Boston
Houses and Agencies at London, Paris, and IIayre
The facilities that have been offered by the subscribers
the past few years for the execution Of London and Paris
orders very much increased through the direct
line Of steamers from New, York.
Orders for purchases be made In England France, and
other parts Of Europe will be executed and upon the most
reasonable terms, by our agents Cash advanced and
credits given for the purpose Of facilitating their execution
Particular attention paid to entering and clearing goods
the New York and boston cusonhouses and forwarding
with the utmost despatch.
Exchange at sight, in 10 suit constantly for sails In
London, Liverpool, aud Paris.
Offices No Wall street, New York; No. Court street,
Doston; No Cook street. and 20 Waterloo road, Liver
pool. HARNDEN AZ co.
N u. Our firm in Liverpool continues give every at.
ienton TO the forwarding Of all kinds Of Merchandise upon
The most reasonable terms by steamers and sailing ships to
all parts of the world. IL oct 3 ly.
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Foreign Hook. and Curious and Rare works

Ar Loirer Prices Than ersr befo1e Sold
fJIIE subscriber has added Immensely TO his already
mammoth stock Of Literature Ills late acquisitions
from the trade sales OF Boston, New York and Phadel
pha together with fifteen of the finest works per the
Garrck from Liverpool, and twenty ditto per the Leoni.
das from London, which will be Immediately marked and
ty rarity and extent % his stock hitherto unapproached
this continent All literary men, lovers OF books and en-
usiass in mental investigation are solicited to come and
enjoy the true feast OF reason and the How OF soul"
Every subject which the viii Of man has been expended
brains turned, may be found here The reconcile ma
themaca and the crazy founder of new systems OF Theo
logy Is each In his proper Mitch Those given TO Nero.
nancy, Asrology, Alchemy, Sorcery and Wtchcra will
be highly amused whilst The belle lettre scholar select
from l5,0OO fresh Volumes the very cream and chef
douyres OF modern English literature The best eatises
every profession and science from the honest ploddng
farmer To- the enthusiastic soldier In every art and SCI
the best books here embraced In the department
Of elementary professional eatses and school books OF
every kind his stock is immense The subscriber invites
all strangers pay him visit before they leave the city
In purchasing from hip they onehalf Of their mo.
ney Clergymen, literary characters and book collectors
generally living on lines railroad or steamboat routes
will do well to put Change Of linen in their yallses and
46 Nassau street. allowed by all Swans 10
be the moral centre OF the intellectual world" Books sell
ing ut half price, literary appliances and conveniences OF
every kind gras well as best Spanish cigars and other
philosophical instruments for nveierale smokers like the
celebrated DIR. Parr JOHN DOYLE,
Cheap Ancient and Modern Bookseller
oct 8 ly. lac Nassau street, New York.
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JOHN NIBI.O,

HAVING TAKEN the spacious, airy, and elegant estab-
II lishment formerly known as the ALEXANDRA, No.
55I broadway takes pleasure In announcing strangers
visiting the city and TO the public that his Saloons
open orthelr reception They have been improved, deco
rated, and newly rnished and every effort Inns been
made to render them the attractive and agreeable
place OF resort In this country.
The large saloon is cooled by perfect ventilation and
and elegant Fountain, and is ornamened with The
choicest Plants and Flowers ces and Decaces Of every
kind are served here during their seasons The rooms
and Liquors Of great variety devoted exclusively TO
gentlemen. The vser, whether seeking good prone.
nae agreeable lounge, delicious refreshments, will
find them at No. bJ7 4S oct ~.
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Piano Fortes.

JAMES PlRsSON, walker street, has now on hand,
and Is daily finishing Piano Fores Of every description
from his very superior horizontal gans down to plain
square ~ ocfayes combining all the improvements o.
the day with mnny others suggested by his experience
In the business All his instruments made expressly
for the city trade and no pains expense spared 10 rem
pr them equal Of least 10 those Of any other manufacture
tehe country oct0ly'
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HART,s HOTEL,

No. % FRANKLIN PLACE, PHILADELPHIA.
oUIS HART respectfully informs his friends and the
Ia public al large and particularly his old patrons in Dtlai
ware, that his house No. ~ Franking Place. which for
and comfort well as privacy and qneiness Of
pha is open for their accommodation Travellers through
visters to the city will find his house as desirable
charges ranging from rs 81 day, will be found
noeraie his patrons would ask for the superior accom-
mo,laiions they will obtain
N. d. LUNCH daily at II A. NJ; ORDINARY for the es.
pt eial accommodation OF merchants and other business
men, from to r. NJ every day, except Sundays. PER.
MANENT BOARDERS,f for whom the best accommodations
prepared, taken on the most accommodating terms
orfS --Iyd
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Gentlemen's Fall and Winter Wear,
VIM. II. JENNINGS q CO.,

VIM. ~. SENNiNGS q COo
DRApEns AND TAILoRs, importers Of Cloths, Cassmeres,
vestings Fancy Dress Articles &c, 23l broadway, Anne
Hotel offer for inspection extensive assortment OF
new and fashionable goods for Fall and Winter wes
ected with view to rendering their stock rich In quail
ty and variety as can be found in the city.
FOR, OYERCOAI'S-Dlue, black, brown olive, and
green med cloths various shades Beaver do; drab and
blue Deyonshire Kersey Canada grey do; drab, blue and
black Pilot CLOTH brown, black blue and drab MohsIr
Coangs
WINTER FROCkS, ACkS, 3c.-Beayer and mllesl
DRESS AND FROCK COATS. Blue, black, olive,
brown, green and Adelaide Cloths, OF Biollys, Smons
aud other fabrics
BUSINESS AND IRA YELLING COATS-Plald
CASHMERE, Twseds, and other goods
HUNTING COATS--Olive, brown, and drab Moles-
kin, &c.
PANIALOONS-Frsnc English, German and Anne,
pacE, Diue, ~ ana ,ancy ~ @ ssscrsa
irons n,s ne 70 when sucn nenon nss cssn nreS,sc
" HI, SsRsrt ajlt. and r,,ins f.1cv Al ,soolsn ma
tEci sum eA.u 1usiAsi A"hsy wv eee
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GayIer's Patent SaIamander Safes.

VuESE Safes perfect In every respect and
afford full protection for books, papers, &c, against
loss by fire thieves y
aFor comparatively small sum my person may have
insurance oice Of Ills owtonc which cxactH neither
premiums, and which cannot be broken down BY
great fire.
Gayer's Patent Double and Improved Single Salamander
Safes Of any dimensions required by Banks Brokers' Mer
chants jewelers. or for Records other public Offices
made order assortment for sale and orders received
at the Depot s Water, between Pine and Wall streets
oct s--tily. octi3 A. u. MOEN.
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PRICE THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS,
WEBSTER'S DICTIONARY.

L GREAILY ENLARGED OCTA 70 EDITION.
EMBRACING ALL THE WoRDSINT THE NEW QUARTO
EDITION
HARPER < BROTHERS published on SATURDAY., Oct.
Ii q anew edition Of this valuable work. repised and
laTged by CUAUNCRy A. GooDRcH, d. D., Professor in
Yale College, assisted by number Of gentlemen dsn-
guised for their high aainmens In the various departs
mens Of learning whose names will be found In the pre-.
face.
The entire work has been csteroyped and is now rnt.
cd upon set Of plates
Several thousand cords have been added, and this
edition contains all the ioords embraced In the edl.
ton In the quarto FORM.
The Suppis and Walkers Key to the classical pronun.
citation Of Greek Latin and Scripture proper have
been revised with much and greatly improved
Vocabulary giving the pronunciation modern geo.
graphical names has been added to this edition.
Great attention has been given In the revision 10 tho
pronunciation. large number OF words having been 70
Spelled Il will now be found to be complete Ponouncng
Dictionary
It has also been made Synonymous Dictionary, This
new and as the publishers believe, very important ,atre
Is not TO be found Incorporated In the form into any
other dictionary ever before published III
The utmost care has been given In every department OF
the work to render most perfect and satisfactory ever o.
iere TO the public Considering It's compreensveness is
numerous essential improvements, and Its general utility,
will be found Of the most indispensable and chcapea
works OF the times
For particular statement Of the principles on
which the revision has been conducted reference Ia made
the preface Of the work.
OctS--d1y'
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CT OF HING. &c.

DEVLINS, CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
No 80 John street, corner OF Nassau,
THE Subscribers are prepared with most extensive and
to which they respectfully invite tile attention Of wholesale
and retail buyers
wards Of FIFTEEN THOUSAND GARAfENI,SHl
which HEY guarantee to be made with all tile elegance and
durability OF the best custom fr0rk most fashionable
houses IN the United States, ut prices RAay
LRss and this together with the Cash yse forms the
Their stock of French, English, German and American
Cloths Cassimeres Iestfngs Bearers 1tceeds &C. &C., is
similar establishment) In New York,
Their work made TO order they guarantee equal thu
made at the most noted merchant iaors Of The city, but
every Department. they have secured the services Of III,
best Cutters and Worknie,, the city affords.
Terms CASH or no delivery.
DANIEL d J. DEVLIN,
oct 6-1y' 50 John street, corner Of Nassau.
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sHAKsPEARE HOTEL,

CORNER OF DUANE AND WILLIAM STREETS, NEW york.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, under the firm OF BERGEN &
9ALAhko \, having rehied ana repienlshed ms spa
There hundred and nine apartments In this house.
rooms ~ The large hall may 5e used or balls Or public
meetings The cooking department has been expressly
ranged furnish at moments notice, refreshments
be accommodated al the time There where
private parties may be furnished with dinners sup.
ket affords Liquors and wines from the best establish
mens in the city Pastry and Confectionery furnished at
every day and no attention will be spared give satsac
ton Men Of business and those visiting The cry VIII md
prices will be found TO be moderate The French and
spanish languages are spoken in this hotel.
JAMES BERGEN,
oct6ly' LOUIS GALABRuN.
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Hank hooks and stationery

COUrHERN merchants and others In need Of supplies
- Tor the counting ROOM be furnished with ledgers
journals, ~ books cash books, bloers and every variety
Of accoun, poks manufactured of the best materials
Copying presses u every style aud prce, copying Letter
books copying paper, St.phens, Arnuls Psrry'a, May
nard * Noyes, Cooper a Phnps', aud usrmai copying
inks and writing fl,ilus. ~.
photographic blanks, bills of exchange bills of adng
notes CHEEKS and drafts, circular letters (an desired
lac siine Of baud wiinr) rshed al short notice. aud
at prices tau little above of,iinary printing
FEfER A. MESIER,
octS iy' Staoner snd Lthogaphtr, ~ Wall st.
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REMOVAL.


~HH 4KA. 0E0OODMD-
nF. LINDSEY has removed TO the new buildings, No. Ge
", Liberty Street, (rs store from Br0alway he s
prepared 10 exhibit with few exceptions, entire neir
seasonable and desirable stock OF
SILKS AND FANCY GOODS,
embracing every variety OF plain and figured black, coored
and changeable Silks.
DitESS GOODS Of every description; plainnnd figured
Cashmeres and Mouse dc laes, Merinoes, &c. Also,
large assortment OF FANCY CAR AND BONNET
RiBBONS together with plain, coored ald black Satin
1afetta Ribbons.
ERINGiES AND GIMP 1HLAI0fLNGs Of every va
riety and newest styles.
SifA WIS of all kinds and qualities, Including Silk
lroche Thibbet Cashmere TurkeiTi, DC. lie would
particularly call attention his unusually large and desra
WHITE dUSLLNS.
And he would respectfully ask the inspection Of his stock
ia general by those who are willing avail themselves Of
Low PRICES Tor Cash and Short Credit oct S-dly
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NEW YORK HOTEL,
No. tai, broadway, New York.

J. d. MoNNoT, PRoPRIRTon.
THIS HOTEL situate In the upper and fashionable part
of Broadway, has been enlarged now to be the
most extensive that exists
The convenience, beauty and saubrity Of It's position
ave heretofore caused Its Accommodations be monop
olzed by permanent residents Of the city exclude the
travelling public from participation in It's comforts
Extensive additions have been made, however, with
view apart for transient visitors suits of parors
bedrooms, to be retained at all seasons for them.
Families from aar will now find the choicest accommo
aons Of this Hotel constantly apart for hem and
every attention will be paid render Ii attractive to
transient visitor as has proved to those who residing in
ing honored II with their selection as combining all the
nxures Of the best European hotels with the advantages
Of Its location oct 8 ".
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Hibernia Sealing Wax.

Hibcrnia Sealing Wax.
VIE subscribers have Just receveda fun supply Of the
lebratea uiberais Purest Sealing Wax manufactured
expressly to their order, by Messrs mos noas o,.s
Us anu warranted to be Of The most superior quality
out dropping too much, and itself but little caus.
place for the seal. II = "
The above article has been very extensively used in banks
public Offices and counting in this city, and has
given very general satisfaction for which reason TO Sc
cure uniformly good quality, they have ordered the Wax
dcy from the factory and each stick sold by them bears
their name impressed upon the end and is warranted TO be
fully equal as represented.
For sale, together with extensive assortment of Pa
i. b. CLAYTON a. SONS,
oct 8 l. 50 Wall street.
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Florence,s Hotel and Saloons.

Cor. OF Broadway and Walker sts., Mo- 400.
John FLORENCE, Jr, deems this fitting opportunity,
when many Of his former patrons from the SOUTH
West North and East, visiting this cy--to slate mat
finding his old Saloon large enough for their accommo
aton or susceptible OF Establishment due TO the I'm
mense patronage hitherto bestowed upon him. he has sban
doned all connexon Herewith and has erected as above
600 broadway extensive and superby furnished Hotel
kept upon the European plan H. would .riien,Iary ~
saloons connected with tile Hotel and further solicit trial
by Epicures The proficiency Of his Eleyes q Caren
RENCE SALOONS 800 oct 6--dly'
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HALL, THoMPKlNs q BLACK,
LATE lnARQUAND d. Go.

HAVE just received large assortment Of ,enied PLATED
IL Ware, consisting In part Of ~ \ !
Table Cutlery with plated handles to match their patterns
OF Silver Forks rich Epergres Silver mounted, will Of
without plateau Dish Covers Csslors, Tea Kettles am
Urns; Tea aud Co!Iee Sets, Egg Boilers and Egg Stands
plain and chased Walters IN sizes from sto % inches
IN SfLHER WARE,
The variety Of patterns and 81 their assortment
much greater than can be found at any every other
adjustment In this city and the quality Of their Silver (ai
well as the Workmanship Is not TO be surpassed In In.
United States Their assortment Of Diamond and othe
rich Jewery Watches, Chains, &c, is complete; all o
which are offered ior sale at small advance on the cost
the old stand No Isl broadway, sign VI the Golden Eagle
S-lyd " >-or
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CABINET, FURNITURE AND
LpHOLST,ERY ESTABLISHyMEN1

TUE SUBSCRIBER having opened his new Warcrooms,
No l73 Chestnut street, opposite the State House,
spectully socs from the public continuance Of the Hat
terng patronage which for many years they have been
pleased 10 extend him in his former establishment south
Filth stree-his stock OF Furniture and Upholstery EN-.
almost every article known In the trade, at prices
low articles OF similar quality can be purchased for
the seaboar and he offers to the community his ass,ir
that his arrangements In manufacturing will preclude
the possibility Of any article being offered TO their sec
ton which will not be entitled TO his guarantee
Strangers visiting the city respectfully iaved TO
examination Of his stock either as purchasers other.
wise. CRAWFORD RIDDLE.
S-lyd y
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BRITISH
PLATE GLASS WAREHOUSE,

PLHTE GLHSS WHREHOUSE,
Mo. SPRUCE ST., NEAR THE CITY HALL, N YIN
IN addition his usual assortment OF large sized LOOK
ING GLAIS PLATES of superior brlancy and beauty,
and POLISHED PLATE GLASSlor STORE and other
WINDOW SIIOW CASES, &c, which has been largely
Increased by recent importations
The subscriber has for sale. large and small sized POI
ISIfED PLATES, Of superior quality, for LIGHT
HOUSES. Also, Jon Sk LIGHTtS, Goa CH LAMPS,
Goa CH yvINDOWS, GREEN HOUSES, aud MAN
UfHCTORY WINDOWS
The Of this Glass in windows Of stores and dwellings
Is great additional security against fire.
Sish makers and dealers will find II 10 their advantage TO
call as above, when prices will be furnished.
oct S-dly' ISAAC l.. pLATT.
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ORGANS.

HENRY ERBEN l72 Centre street, offers for sale the fol-
III lowing Organs:
One Gothic Organ Of II stops and octave Of pedal pipes
Dimensions Of G feet hg 10 feet and inches 'front.'
and feet inches deep
One Grecan Organ Of IL stops, octave Of pedal pipes
Dimensions Of IL feet inches high, 10 feet wide,
feet deep.
One Grecan Organ of 10 stops, octave and half Of
pedals. Dimensions OF " feet high, feet inches
wide, 6 feet inches deep.
Three Gothic Swell Organs Of stops, Dimensions Of
case feet liz inches e feet inches wide, and feet
deep.
Two Grcciansofs stops 10 feet high feet inches wide,
and feet inches deep.
Two Gothic Organs Of stops feet high, feet inches
wide, 2 feet inches deep.
A variety of parlor Organs
One second hand Church Organ
One Seraphne. oct dly'
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GENERAL TRIMMING EsrABLIsH-

WILLIAMS BROTHERS, Manufacturers, Importers and
Dealers in every variety Of Ladies' Dress Trimmings
ALSO,
upholserer's Trimming, Of every description, suitable
Tor steamboats,. hotels &c.
~ JOHN STREET.
w. u. will be manufacturing and receiving constantly
during the season The and most fashionable styles
oi goods la the line, consisting Of
Handsome Dress and Upholsterers Gimps and Frnges
Worsed and silk Drapery Cords, Tassels, Loops, &c
buttons, Findings, Brails, &c.
Steel Gold and Silver Reads; Purse Trimmings, &c.
ALSO, -af
Zephyr Worsted, Canyess, Patterns, DC. DC
Orders executed with neatless and despatch, ut
oct ~ 81 John ST., directly opposite Dutch.