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Murder.-we learn from the Macon fGa) Museum of the 9lst inst that most shoe king mar. der was committed on "Wednesday last two or three miles west Of that city by'a man named Elisha Reese, who went To the house of Mr. David Cur gAnus, old revolutionary man, upw ards oC ninety years of age, who lived near him, and after some aliercaiion between theH, the former struck the latter violent blow Inc bead with the butt end of nusket, Iacerating h severely, and which knocked him down; when hIs daughter. widow lady named Mary Ellen Pratt, who resided with her father and mother theTe to his relief: where upon Reese fired the contents of the musket al her, the shot taking effect In beI neck killing her instant
 y He then made his escape, but was pursued by the city narshai. Mr. J. P. Csmning, End others from that city. who succeeded in arrestng him in the woods about four miles distant and brought him 10 jail. l, is said that Reese has wife and children in Floyd county Ga, bat has resided in the neigts bothood for several months past. On the I7th the prisoner underwent an examination before Justices Artope, Granns and Reid, and was committed to jail 10 await his trial for the offence, al the next term ol the Blob Superior Court in Jniy next. An inquest was held over the deceased, and the following verdict returned:
 The deceased Mary Ellen Pratt came to her death by means of wound intiicted upon her with gun by Elisha Reese. at the house of David Cur. ganus, on the 10th day of May, ls49.
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CAioos WiL--A correspondent Sf the opssonsas Gazette. writing from Bayou Chieos thus iauxhing- ly spesks of the Sons of Temperance:
 The Sons Of Temp~fEnce are advancing with Fspia strides here, and the physicians are consequently reapag rich harvest. They are applied to alsnost daily for seestiReates' to permit inc use Of bsnRly for the various ills that rs Is hetr to- and by only
 moderate charge o0e of them who thought ag eo.nR 10 California, has Tenqaished the idea and if the cause of temperance continues to flourish. expects to be able to retire upon competency in the course of another year.
 "l am happy to hear thsi the eAoisys hss not as yet made its appearance n villsge but t grieves sne to hear that the Soas of Temperance have created moral pssiience hardly less deleteFious; that many worthy citizens have fallen victims la its ravages, and that the whole atmosphere teens with coBiagion.
 "t is greatly to be EegTeiei that in this enligh, ened age, and this christian community, fagian, and widespread conspiracy should exist. for the avowed object cf disco1nienaaeing beverage sanctioned by the usages of great and good men, eI all countries and of all times-of the founders oI Empires. from Noah .o sam Houston; and enlcre ed by the pieeept or example of Apostles, from St Paul down to Bishop Onderdohk
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FRESH GROCERIES, Se.. Ss.. nECEIVED PER STEAMERS PENNY TT n AND DUROC, and for safe at the lowest prices-smoag which the following articles: 35 sacks Rio Coffee; bbts. Loaf Sugar; hhds Loaf Sugar;
 5 bbls Reboiied Molasses; 20 doz. Painted Paiis;
 s boxes cheap Tobacco; 50 sets co.i,aoa Teacups and Saucers; 50 Edged Plates; 50 doz Pitchers;
 box Shaving Soap;
 l bale heavy Drillings;
 bales heavy Alabama COttoas. JapeI2. A. J. HUTT.
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U- 4 RatUai Curiosity has come 10 light in Washington. lately. A pig with something like that of human being, and perfect human mouth. with one tooth, and human chin and ear Instead of squeaking, jt cries like shil avoids the company of his six brothers and sisters and is fed wtth spoon; and is inclined to walk alone on its hind legs! This iSsSs RafHne is the property ol Mir. c. F. Danhan. The statement comes from respectable gentleman who has been grstifed with . sight at the wonder.
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7obacco in Choisra.--Dr John W. Moore states, in Mobile paper, that he cured one hundred or more extreme ofcholera not losing oae by the use of tobacco. He administered it in ,he form oi an eeDrma. of the stIenth of one drachm to pint He ffst tried upon a negro whose pulse was gone his tongue cold. and his muscles rigid that ht rested on his head and heels. In five minutes hs was relieved. and the cure was perfected by drink ing decection of senna In his own case, Dr Moore took into his stomach spoonful of tobaec, decoctioa with perfect relief from cramp and diaIr hGa.-[Vie Sentiael.
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IRON, NAILS. AND CASTINGS. 10 900 lbs ! KON. assorted; 2o kegs NAILS; 5.o0o lbs CASTINGS, Jsst received and for sale. iew foi Cash, by [myiSl T. b. MEkRICK Co.
The Arkansas banner., 1849-06-12

lT Quack doctors are considered as the dyiDsTs of the " last stage oI consumption"
The Arkansas banner., 1849-06-12

nACQN AND LARD. la easks Arkansas ID SIDES. H.fMS and SHOULDERS; bhls. LAkD, on consignment. and fes sale very .sx, by
 May l5, !. D. MERRJck k Co.
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Improved Eagle Cotton Gins. FIsHE subscribers, agents of the manufacturer 1 have on baad number of the above (; X $ with PATENT DETACHED CRATES, and ia,- proved Brushes. which they offer for sale at msnu- factarers prices. r. D. MEERICK k Co. May IS
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JUST RECEtvED. Pev steamer Cotton Plant. .
 D tuis assortment ef Dsy GeeAs, Groceries, CUTLERY. QuEENSw ARE. Boots, sh0eN, Hats, &c.,, &e., Amung winch are
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SUGAR AND CoFFEE.--3 hhds. F'Iin~ Brown IC SUGAR; 20 bags choice Rio COFFEE, re- ceivcd per PenhYwit, and foi sale by
 June i2 W. B. WAIT.
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CT. LOUIS FLOUR-42 bbls choice S, Louis - FLOUR. received per Duroc. ani for sale by
 June l2 ". E. WAIT.
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no sTEAMnoAT COMPANIES.

H.Isff The subscriber Is fully prepared TO fur.
eIss5afl nish Steamboat Companies with all sizes OF
~ Dmpfes Patent Centrifugal Flowers suitable Tor The
smallest river the largest class steamers.
This blower constructed upon sound philosophical prin
cipes combining great strength and durability occupying
very small space, and giving greater force To the air with
much less power than any other Fan or Blower now in
use without making the least unpleasant noise while in
notion The superiority OF this blower is at once manifest
10 any persons disposed to examine its merits and Is well
worthy the special attention of all requiring the OF
Blowers Il is now becoming rapidly In general use
In preference to nll others.
Difference is made the following steamers which have
them In use
Steamer Bay State, New York.
Atlantic steamer Washington, New York.
Atlantic steamer Norherner, do
Steamer Robert Morris, Philadelphia.
TO IRON FOUNDRIES, ROLLING MILLS, &c. &c
The subscriber also manufactures and keeps hand full
assortment from No. 10 No. 10 and upward OF the above
blowers now so celebrated, suitable for all kinds Of iron
works. Via: cupos, pudding and heating furnaces for
rolling mills, orges smiths fires, &c.
JOSIAH KlSTERDOCK,
Manufacturer and General Agent for the United States and
the Cana,as, 467 Market st. Philad.
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Bucks Patent Hot and Alright Cooking
stove

rs REMOVED from Light to No. AZ South Calvert
i street, "a door above Iombsrd street
II is now one year since the subscriber first Introduced
this stove TO the Inhabitants Of the city and county o. la
that no stove introduced into this Market whore
large number has been Sold ever became SO popular ia
so Short time gave such general and universal salts
faction as il has done II eight years since rat
commenced selling this Stove, during which time have
sold almost all and every kind Of Cooking Stove that
Is or has been in tho market for the last fifteen years
therefore from experience, prepared 70 say without
chine made In shape OF either Stove Range, that is caa
BILE Of doing much work, Of doing as we'll and a. as
fire is made an brought directly under and very close TO
a the boilers, rom 10 II In number The oven - very
consequently is twice as large as the generality Of N
Cooking Stoves In use, and third larger than the
tat de hea passes in dues entirely around The oven be-
ing distance rom eight 10 twenty feet laccordng 10 sze
and bottom, bui by continuing aud sending die heat Ills
extraordinarily long distance in the stove before coming 70
s pe ss a q ess a' o
superior baker; and the small size being capable Of
baking four oasss Of bread At me e Shse does AWAY
saving large amount Of fuel that is usually wasted In this
way and renders peculiarly adapted to the use Of board
ing houses, academies, hospitals, steamboats, aud the
largest class hotels Hundreds Of certificates might be add-
ed e snbsianiiate ne above fact. but deem 4 not
yenence, and at the same time obtain the most simple,
amt mGs s spss y ess @
The following are a few names selected 10 which am
m M fIss sssns Il + Sor Charles street
Bishop Waugh. ~ Green street.
Thomas Wilson, corner Calvert and Lexington Streets
DIR. John L.. Chapman, Mulberry street.
Mrs Jane BaynaId so North Calvert street.
Edward l.. FAINT, Hanover street.
George A. " Spreckelsen, II East Pratt street.
Abraham Mister, l46 Hanover street
James II. williamson corner Gay and High streets.
John H. Rhodes l52 Hanover street
DIR. J. NJ, Jennings, North IIsgh street.
Jane 8. Iewett, 81 Howard street
James Young, 50 Eden street
DIR. ii. II. Hopkins, i67 Park street
Joseph Husband, jr., 2l3 Pratt street.
John $ Selby esq., 53i Baltimore street.
DIR, Henry Sinnecke, III Lombar, street
Female Orphan Asylum Mulberry street.
Barnum Il CO., City Ho,el
H. Thurstpn Fountain Hotel
Daniel Dorsey Exchange Hotel
William Field, National Hotel.
ThoInas James, Rainbow Hotel.
Col. II. Cnpron, Laurel Factory, Nd
Many more names might be added but suppose the above
will suffice See little book the store for certificates and
further particulars Any person purchasing Of these
Stoves, after giving fair trial for thirty days and find
does not answer their purpose can return H. and viii have
their money refunded.
No ~ South Calvert street is the only place where
they can be had,
BURR PECK, Agent
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TO MARINERS AND SURVEYORS.

JAGGER & BROTHERS, No. CO, South IT., three door:
Ill from Pratt street. Baltimore, Manufacturers and I'm
forers Of Mathematical Oica, and Philosophical bsffn
good assortment Of the following articles which
we offer for sale At reduced prices: li
Surveyors compasses Engineers Levels Therordote
TheodOtes Compasses; Ships Plain, Storm, and Transpa
rent compasses; Spygasses; Plain and Double Tansen
Qnadranlai sestanis; Baromsiers ThermomeieTsi Lol
Glasses Halfhour Glasses Tape Lines; Cases OF Draw
ing Instruments; Pocket Compasses; Surveyors Chains
Carpenters and Lumber Rnles lailors and ,ilmakelt'
Squares Brass and Gunter Scales; Parallel Rules Draw
ing Pens; Divders Proiractors; Bowdich Navigarors
Bhints Coast Pilots; Shpmaser's Asssants Seaman'a
Friends; Nautical Amanacs; Lunar Tables Log Books
Shipping Papers; seanans Journals; Ready cnlcnlaors
good assortment of Charts OF all parts OF Tie world
taging Rods; out Sticks, &c. Together with large AS
sortment OF INSTRUMENTS In the Mathematical line
Inst ments Of every description repaired or made
to order, inrue neaest manner
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ORGANS.

HENRY ERBEN, i7a Centre street. offers for sale The fol-
III lowing Organs:
One Gothic Organ of IL stops anRl Of pedal pipes
Dimensions Of l6 feet high, 10 feet and inches mont
and q feet 9 inches deep.
one Grecian Organ u stops octave Of pedal pipes
Dimensions Of - feet ilrhes high, 10 feet VIDE,
feet deep.
One Grecian Organ Of 10 stops / octave and half Of
pedals Dimensions Of IL feel high, feet nchea
Wide feet inches deep, .AN
Three Gothic Swell Organs Of 8 atopa Dimensions OF
case feet l2 nches high feet inches wide and feel
deep Tbs
Two Grecians Of stopa 10 feet high, feet inches wide
aud 3 feet Il inches deep.
Two Gothic Organs Of stopa, feet high, feet inches
wide, 2 feet q inchea deep.
variety OF Parlor Organs
One second hand Church Organ.
One Seraphne.
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.S1R5NN Steam Communicated ton direct from
sR43k4SE, South m ntOn to New Orle ana and

.17R3NN Steam Commune alton direct from
SR42l4E SOutha pton TO New Orleans and
bac k.furanant TO order from the Lords Commissioner
Of The Admiralty, on the I'd 81 November next and thence
forward on he md q each eeedng month"; the ROYAL
MAIL STEAM PACKETS will proceed direct from South
ampton to bermuda, Nassau, Havana Ship island
lNew Orleans Vera Cruz and Iampco returning by tho
same route 10 England,
This arrangement admits Of easy and quick convey.
anee To and from Southampton and The places above
Toned and passengers for New Orleans viii be conveyed
thier from The Companys vessels their arrival
or Ship Island, by the Mexican Gull Railway Company,
who will have steamer ready and other conveniences,
provided ir that purpose al cost not exceeding three dol
lars for each person Tie facilities will be afforded
from New Orleans, enbarking board the Royal Mail
Steam Packets for Europe, SC.
The estimated time for tile voyage from Southampton Ia
follows ITO bermuda, Ii days; Nassau q days. Havana
% days Ship OF Cat island, New Orleans % IL days; Vera
Cruz, 10 days; Tampico, IS days
The steam Packets are appointed To leave Ship CAT Is
land IIarbor on their England at A. NJ, the
2st OF each month ny the above alteration passengers
proceeding To the West Indies by the al Of tho
err Will be conveyed via iermla and by the I7th Of the
month steamer heretofore, via Madeira aud arbaioes
Particulars to fares, etc, may be obtained on appica.
ton at the Royal Mail Steam Packet C6mpanys Offices
Moogae street. London ditto Wrinkle street. Southampton;
Messrs Dclrue Co., rue dEnshien, Paris; Mr. CLEANER,
y boulevard possoniere ditto; Mr. aleker IIamburg
Mexican Gulf Railway Company New Orleans.
55 Moorgate street, London IT, CHAPEL Secretary
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PLANO FORTEs.

THE undersigned manufacturing at their establishment
in Baltimore 9, IL, and octave PIANOS of all pat
terms and styles, which they can confidently recommend
professors and The Pianos manufactured by them
have that popularity Of touch which commend them ia
players of every school, well those who dstn
guished by soft and delicate actio those who cha
racterized by bold, fiery, and rapid movement.
They authorized to refer TO numerous professors in
Baltimore, who have given their Pianos trial. for their
testimonials IN their favor, and they warranted in
commenting them by the universal appreciation which they
have received from the great number Of persons who have
them In in Baltimore and in the south and west gene
rally. They confident that they make an instrument
equal any made anywhere in this country in Europe,
and their extensive manufacture Of Pianos enables them 10
sell terms liberal and satisfactory All instruments made
by them warranted and they will be kept in
year after purchase, without charge
An agent will visit Richmond in short time and various
parts OF Virginia and North Carolina and will receive
ders which will be faithfully and promptly executed at our
mandatory.
n5- Orders will also be received at factory direct
and special pains taken To give satisfaction
f KNABE q GAEHLE,
No, Eutaw ST., opp the Enaw House, BAIT.
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n f. LINDSEY has removed 10 the new buildings No. GO
}, Liberty STREET. (hra from broadway where he Ia
prepared 10 exhibit with lew exceptonn an enfre netc,
seasonabc and desirable stock o.
SILKS AND FANCY GOODS,
embracing every variety Of plain and figured black eolod
and chapgcable Silks
oRESS &C obs OF every descriptions plain and figured
Cashmeres and Mouse dc LANES Mcrinoes. &c. Also,
RIBBONs, together with plain, eoored and black Satin
il TRqN ,ISs1 AND GIMP TRIMMINGS Of every va.
riety and newest styles
SHX WIS OF ali kinda and qnnlitles Including SILK,
Hroche Thbbet Canhmcre Turkerri, &C. &c. lie would
pari,cnlarly call attention his unusually large and desra
lie assortment Of LACES EdBR0IDERfES AND
And he would respectfully ask the inspection of his stock
in general BY those who willing 70 avail themselves Of
toyy raicxs for Cab and Shcri Crsdh. ~
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HALL, TIOMPKINs 81 BLACK,
LATE MAROUAND d. Co.

JJAvE Just received large assortment OF Sheffield Plated
Ill Ware, consisting in part Of
Table Cutlery with plated handles TO match their patterns
of Silver Forks; rich Epergres, Silver mounted, with or
without plateau; Dish Covers Casors Tea Kettles and
Jrns Tea and Coffee Sets, Egg Boilers and Egg Stands
plain and chased Walters In sizes from 10 81 nchesi
Flower Fruit, Jelly, and Ice Cream Stands, &c &c.
:. III IN .SLL YER WARE,
The variety OF patterns and extent oi their assortment Is
much greater than be found at any OF every other es
enlistment il, mis- ely and quality Of their Silver, Gas
well as The workmanship is not to he surpassed IN the
United States Their assortment Of Diamond and other
rich Jewery Watches Chains, DC, il complete; all Of
which are offered for sale small advance on the cost at
The old stand No Si Broadway, sign Of the Golden Eagle
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DAILY EXCURSIONS TO pHILApEIpHIA

E subscriber will open the lst of September next,
the Merchants Exchange Hotel located in State street,
and IN the immediate vicinity the Banks, the Post or
fee, and the Exchange and hopes by the srctes attention
TO the wants and comforts Of his guests to merit good
share Of the public patronage The house has one hum
dred rooms has been thoroughly renovated and repair.
ed and the undersigned feels confident that he pre-.
pared to entertain the travelling public in style equal
any Hotel In the city The bedding and furniture generally
has been repenshed and the appointments and convent
ences of tile House are inferior 10 OF is kind by
prompt personal attention the desires OF his guesa the
subscriber hopes to merit his share OF the public favor and
patronage 4H@f
Transient Boarders One Dollar per day.
HENRY DOOLEY
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SEAMAN g. MUIR,

5ZI DNUAUWAf, NEW NUKK, :
RE daily receiving from the large Auction Sales
IA sortment of FANG y and STAPLE DRY GOODS,
adapted the best City Trade and purchased much below
the cost OF importaon which they are Offering at rery
small ddrdnce.
They have also received by the various and
packets, a very general assortment of RICH FINC
DRY GOODS, to which they invite the attention OF pur-
chasers In their stock will be found the Notrcaucs %
Paris and London
They beg leave present their thanks for the patronage
literally bestowed upon their establishment, and
the public TINT they will strive to secure continuance
Of confdenee and support
II is their purpose to extend their already large business
and stimulated by their unexamped success thus far they
determined 10 leave honorable efforts unred TO
compish their design considerable amount Of expert
the only method Of obtaining and securing alarge bus
iness Is TO have based upon correct principles and that
while, merchants they consult tho interest Of their
toners, they pursungthe only true method Of advancing
Ilinir %
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SHAKESPEARE HOTEL,

CORNER OF DUANE AND WILLIAM STREETS, NEW YORK.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, under the firm of BERGEN L.
GALABRUN, having reitted and replenished this spa
cous establishments prepared to receive company
There hundred and nine apartments IN this house
consisting dining saloons, sitting rooms parors lodging
rooms The large hail may be used for balls public
meetings. The cooking department has been expressly ar
ranged so furnish moments notice, refreshments
be accommodated at the time There where
private parties may be furnished with dinners or sup.
ket affords Liquors and wines from the best establish.
in the city Pastry and Confectionery furnished at
every day, and attention will be spared give sitisac.
ton Men Of business and those visiting the city will find
themselves centrally and comfortably located, and the
prices will be found to be moderate The French and
Spanish languages are spoken In this hotel.
JAMES BERGEN,
~. LOUIS GAIABRtIN.
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nROosK's
BROOSK,S
PATENT ELASTIC 1fE7,ALLIC SHANK BOOTS
7-IT t2q AND SHOES ra4


These articles superior 10 anything before
featured, la this any other country, Tor
durability, beauty, and utility
NO 1873 FULTON srnRKr, NEW yoax
THIS unique and useful Invention awarded Silver
Medal he highest premiu) the last Annual Fair OF The
American Institutes for lis superiority over all others offered
for competition.
II has the appreciation Of the officers Of the army and
navy well every gentleman Of taste who has fairly
tested It's value and Us rapidly coming Into general
among all who regard ease, grace, comfort and durability,
as desirable requisites IN elr Boots and Shoes II makes
the Boot Shoe elastic preserves its original style
and shape, and gives the hollow parl beautiful and eeyn
ted arch thereby allowing the heel 10 be very high
with perfect quite low without exposing the panla
loons.strap injury. II also keeps the foot from pressing
forward, and retains Il In natural and easy position
Myself John Dick the only persons who make and
sell Boots and Shoes with this invention, in the cities
New York, brooklyn, and Jersey City.
e, CONGRESS CATERS.
The undersigned, e first in the city Of New York to
manufacture this Justly celebrated and elegant article,
tnues TO make them up in endless variety Of Styles in
workmanship uneq,aled, and prices deiyng competi
lion All other kinds oil Boos Shoes, Caters, Pumps, and
Slippers for ladies' gentlemen, youths misses, and child
rem. sft5 LOkIN BKOOkS,
l35 Fulton street.
p S,Just received Of Russian Leather for GEN
temep,s Hoos, both for Dress and Water Proof This s
probably the first lot Of this celebrated Leather Import
ed INTO the uuled States. 94 e4&
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NEW STOCK OF
&c.

CONSISTING OF RICH MECIILlN TRIMMING LACE
VI Rich yalcncnne Trimming Lace.
Patent do do do
do do do do
Lisle Thread do do all widths AMI qnaliiie
New style Of Mourning Collars, very neat.
Tape bordcred Lawn and Linen cambrirk lIlkfs.
IIemstitched do do do do
Wide aud Narrow Riverere Bor,lcred do
Rich Necdlework do
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
Figured and plain white Nets all widths
Black SILK and Cotton do do
do and light co0red Grapes Grape Isle and lliuon
A FRESH STOCK OF
Ladies and Genilemens Dark Kid Gloves, best quality.
Silk and satin Scarfs and Cravats,
Rich Needlework Capes and Collars, newest style.
Infants Needlework Robes and Gaps.
Also great variety Of Evening Dresses colored and
plain white For sale by
JAMES MABBEI-T & SON,
n Barclay ST., corner Greenwich SITS.
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Florence's Hotel and Saloons.

Cor. OF broadway and Walker sts., No. 400.
j when many OF his former patrons from the South
West North and East visiting this cityo state, thai
finding his old Saloon not large enough for their acconmo
patronage hitherto bestowed upon him. he has aban
doned all connection herewith and has erected above
kept upon The European plan lie would particularly III.
vie attention 10 The costly and sgnarly beautiful Public
Saloons connected viii, e Hotel and further solicit trial
by "Epicures Of the proficiency OF his Eeves Of "Careme
and Soyer' who preside the Cuisines Of the Flo
REN[NL ,SALOONS ttrIl4