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psansylv.n,. and her Rssoares..

We copy the following condensed view OF the resources
and prospects Of Pennsylvania from Bicknelrs Re.
porter, an able commercial paper published in Phadel
phia Itisgafying that the condition Of the great
trail State Of the Union will justify such haerng pic
ture Of her capacity and prospects:
From Bicknelis Reporter
oUR STATE OUR POSITION, RESOURCES There is
part Of the Union richly endowed with the natural
of permanent prosperity than the State Of Penn
syvana. Although this is a subject which has frequently
occupied the columns Of the propose to consider
IL In single and comprehensive view The geographical
portion OF the State Is in the first place. highly favorable
70 the successful prosecution of commercial enterprise,
while Il Is situated midway between the North and South,
with open navigation from Its shores to the valley of the
Mississippi through the Ohio river and the northwestern
lakes and also to the Its climate is mild and health
full and our public works, composed of railroads and
nas tfaversg Its important sections, constitute
venent for the transportation Of every species Of
merchandise. both TO and from the Atlantic frontier.
Pennsylvania the basis OF its resources,
broad and public domain, yielding all the products of the
middle States in great abundance Astounding in large
quantities OF lime, especially adapted TO the fertilization OF
the land And II will hardly be questioned that agricul-
tura enterprise is here with skill and
which render Its market equal to any in country
or In Europe.
But is in the great amount of Its mineral wealth tina,
the State is especially distinguished from any other
part or the country. The beds Of bituminous and
thraciie coal which II contains, and Its mines Of ron
der Its much greater in this respect than any other
State OF the Union II is, we presume, generally known
that the great OF the anthracite COAL which Is employ
ed throughout the country Is here mined to the annual
amount of about twelve millions Of dollars. The other
species also supplies large quantity the featuring
enterprise of Pittsbug and other places Indeed,
supplies of coal and ron render Pennsylvania say
the prominent workshop of the country In order to be
WINGED of this fact need only look the industry
the State which Is employed IN mining and manufactures
and the Of coal and iron, and manufactured
transported to the city of Philadelphia at
The progress of the coal trade Of the State subject
interest and importance. From pamphlet, which
would appear be entitled credit, since it was prepared
by associate editor Of the Miners journals paper
which is largely devoted to the interests Of the coal and iron
tadewe learn that early the year l776 several loads
anthracite coal despatched down the Susquehanna
having been used in the shops Of backsmhs previous
that period. Companies for mining and transportation
formed and in 1870 three hundred and sixty
first sent rket. In order exhibit its ad
for the last four years, subon the following
BILE, for which ind ebted TO public documents
Years. #sraars w. Tons
1915 Ha,a- 2,0O2,S77,
!
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MRS. BI4AKE's Private Dancing and Walfxfng Acs-
m DENY, Apollo Hail. been thoroughly and taseuly refed
and for the reception Of scholars Days Of tuition
Tuesdays and Fridays Private lessons from 1910 4oock Evening
class for gentlemen nj 9 o'clock
Refers Hon. VIM Ballard Preston, Of the Navy
Washington Col Bliss United States army Washington Ach
pe esq Treasury Department. washington Hon. G. Carter
Georreown Mrs Burr, Washington whose seminary Mr. Blake
has be honor OF reaching Now
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steam Communication direct fsom

.sy6ac, Steam Communication direct from
sGidkx&. Southampton To New Orleans and
bae to order from the Lords Commissioners
Of the Admiralty the I'd Of November next and thence.
forward on the End q each succeeding month the ROYAL
MAIL STEAM PACKETS will proceed direct from Souils-
umpton TO bermuda, Nassau Havana, Cat Ship Isand.
(Nsw 0rlssns Vera Cruz and Tampco, returning by the
same route 10 England.
This arrangement admits Of an easy%nd quick convey.
bud from Southampton and the PLACES above men.
toned and passengers for New Orleans will be conveyed
thther from The Companys vessels their arrival ct Cat
Ship Ialand, by the Mexican Cult Railway Company.
who will have steamer ready and other conveuiences.
provided for that pose at cost not exceeding hres dol
lars for each person. The facilities will be afforded
from New Orleans, cmbarking board the Royal Mail
Steam Packets for Europe, &c.
The estimated time Tor the voyage from Southampton IL
foows:To Bermuda 10 days; Nassau q days; Ilavana
% days Ship Cat Island New Orleans, rs liz days; vcrs
Cruz, y day IS Tanpco, ~ days.
The Steam Parkrs are aproned to leave Ship Cat L.
2lE Of each month by the above alteration passengers
proceeding To the West Indies by the 81 Of the month
will be conveyed via Bermuda, and by the lth Of tina
month steamer, heretofore, Madeira and Darbadoee
Particulars TO lres etc. may he obtained appica-
ton at the Royal Mail Steam Packet coInpsny's Ofccs Go
Noorgate street. Londoa ditto Wrinkle street. Southampton;
Messrs pelue Il Co.. Enahirn Paris Mr. Geanzcr
y boulevard Ioissoncre, ditto; Mr. Inndeiker Hambug:
Mexican Gulf Railway Company, New Orleans.
55 Moorgae street, London H. CHAPEL, SECRETARY
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TO s,rEAMBOAT COMPANIES.

AEf,T The subscriber IL now nilly prepared 70 fur,
.Gf3EsSs nish Steamboat Companies with az sizes q
RI mnsl,s Patent Centrifugal Blowers suitable Tor the
smallest river boats or the agem clasa ocean steamers
This blower IL upon sound Philosophical pfln
very small space, and giving greater force 70 NE AR VIII,
much less power than any her Fan or slower now ~
notion The superiority Of this Blower u al once malesi
10 any persons disposed Ia exam 1r rs aid ~ Wen
Towers as il IL now becoming upid. IN general use
IN pre- ference all others ~,
them in
Steamer Bay State, New York
Atlantic steamer, Washington, New YORK
Atlantic steamer, Northefner, do
steamer Robert Morris, Philadelphia
TO IRON fOUNDlt1ES, ROLLING MILLS, &c. &c :,
The subscriber also manufactures and ket ps on hand iu
assortment from No 10 No 10, and npw Nd Of tne a9ose
Flowers now so celebrated suitable Tor all Kinds OF ifo
works viz: cuIoias pudding and heating furnaces oi
rolling mills, iorges, smiths fires &c.
JOSIAH klSTERROC;k,
Manufacturer and General Agent Tor the Hniirs states ana
the Canadas. 467 Market n. Phnd
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sHAKsPEARE HOTEL,

CORNER or DUANE AND WILLIAM srRnRTs, NEW YORK
THE SUBSCRIBERS, under the firm OF BERGEN g.
GALABRUN N, having refiited and replenished this spa
cious eslablshnen prepared TO receive company
There hundred and nine apartments m this house
consisting OF dining saloons sitting rooms parlors, lodging
rooms &c The large hall may be used for balls public
meetings The cooking department has been expressly ar
ranged as Furnish al moments notice, refreshments
for any number Of persons from three hundred,
be accommodated al the Time There are rooms where
private parties may be furnished with dinners On sup
ket affords. Liquors and wines from the best establish.
inens in the city. Pastry and Confectionery furnished al
The shortest notice There will BIO lunch at II O'clock
every day. and attention will be spared 10 give stsac
ton Men Of business and those wishing tho city will lind
themselves centrally and comfortably located, and the
prices will be found to be moderate. The French and
spanish languages are spoken in this hotel. H
N' Hl JAMES BERGEN,
5ag# af4 LOUIS GALABRtIN
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ORaANs.

HENRY ERBEN, l72 Centre street, Offers for sale the fol-
III lowing Organs:
One Gothic Organ OF " stops and octave Of pedal pipes
Dimensions Of l6 feet hsh 10 feet and inches front,
and fret inches deep
one crecan Organ 81 Ie siops octave Of pedal ppea
Dimensions Of 10 feet inches high, 10 feel wde
feet deep.
One Grecan Organ 'of 10 stops, octave and half Of
pedas Dimensions OF X ieet high, feet inches
wide q feet inches deep.
Three Gothic Swell Organs Of stops. Dimensions Of
case lee l2 incnss high feet inches wide, and feet
deep &f
and . feet inches deep. 8
Two Cohlc Organs 81 stops feet high feet inches
wire, z feet inches deep. An
variety Of Parlor Organs
One second hand Chnich Organ.
One Seraphne R
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PIANO FORTEs.

THE undersigned ARE manufacturing their establishment
In Baltimore, q. @ and octave PIANOS, OF all pat
and styles, which they confidently recommend 10
professors and amateurs The Pianos by them
have that popularity Of touch which commend them 10
players Of every school, well as those who disiin
gushed by son and delicate acon those who cha
racterized by bold, fiery, and rapid movement.
They are authorized 10 refer 10 numerous professors IN
Baltimore who have given their Pianos trial. their
testimonials ~ their favor, and they warranted In
commencing them BY the universal appreciation which they
have received rom the number Of persons who have
them in use IN BALTIMORE aud in the south and west gene
rally They are confident jnt ihey make mn Instrument
equal TO any made nywhere IN this country or In Europe
and tleire manufacture Of Pianos enables them 10
sell terms liberal and satisfactory All Instruments made
BY them warranted, and they will be Kept III
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
mandatory. H
nJ- Orders will also be received ut our factory direct,
aud special pains taken TO give satisfaction
KNABE a. GAEIILE,
No. . Eutaw St, the l.uttw House, Bait,
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CLOTHING, &C.

DEYLLNS, CLOTHING WAREHOUSES, :
NO. q John strset corner of Nassau. !,
ssr are rrtpartd with most extensive and
/ ~ ssi,es sioeh ~ F1t md WINTER CLOTHING,
to which they respectfully invite the attention o. wholesale
~" m has ~ hand ard IN procsas Of manufacture up
wards OF fTFsTEA;N 'H0GSAND GARMENTSl.
which they guarantee be made with all the elegance and
tabiy 81 the b<sf rwsen trvrk Of the most fashionable
houses IN The Unitei Sstse prices NEAnLv oSKAtr
iSss and THE ogrfher with the losh System, forms The
rrrrt setrst Of their most fsfierng nnccefs
T'hsjr rtock Of FRENCH English, German and American
Coda Cassmerss, vssftnxs Bearers, 1>rsds, fc 4f h
hs venture to ASSERT he largest and hest selected tof any
similar essshilshmenij III New York, X ".
Their work made 10 order they Egsruntss snni e M.
r3cSs corfespordmr with their Chsap Cnsh System For
IL svury t<y hAvs SECURED the services o. the
~ dStS(vS and VtrkrsfH he city Affords Y n t
Y y ~ SDsNiEL al pEyLIN,
~ John sirey, tornsS Of Nassau,
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no MARINERs AND sURvEYORs.

III from Pratt street. Baltimore, Manufacturers and I'M
porers Of Mathematical Optical aud Philosophical Esfri
good assortment Of the following articles, which
we offer for sale Ut reduced prices; 5s
Surveyors Compasses Enginesr'sT Levels Therordotes
Theodotcs Comprises; Ships Plain, Storm, and IIanspa.
rent Compasses; Spygahses; Plain and Double Tangent
Qnadranis; Sexianis, Harometers Thermometers; Log
Glasses Hathour Glassea; Tape Lines Cases of Draw
Ing Instruments; Pocket Compasses Surveyors Chains
Carpenters and Lumber Rules; Taflors and sallaktrs
Squares; Brans and Gnnter Scales; Parallel Rules Draw
Blnns Coast Pilots; Shpmaaer'a Asssantsi Seamaii's
Friends; Nautical Amanars; Lunar Tables; Log Books;
Slipping Papers Seamans Journals; Ready Calculaors;
good al Charts OF all parts Of the world;
GagIng Rods; Out Sticks, &c. Together with large as
sortirent Of lssTRuMRNTs In the Mathematical line
E- Inst ments OF every description repaired or made
10 order, inrue manner
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OLEOSTATIC LAMPS.
l.. CHAPDELAINE.

n NO. VJu BNOADWAN, "
ITAS received per late arrvasa large and splendid assert
Ill ment OF sFRENCIi PATENT OLEOSIA TIC
IA bfES IL different patenn. These Lamps invented
BY the celebrated A. hlorer Of the French Academy and
are considered the best Lamps In These Lamps
Also on hand, large assortment Of CUTLERY GL-
RANDOLES, gASfsS, CHINA WARE, TOILET
Mir. q being agent Ter the BROOKLYN FLINT
GLASS; Ia prepared execute orders for Rich Cut and
Engraved Pressed and Plain Glass every variety
wholesale RETAIL and invites The attention Of purchasers
the splendid assortment Of rich Glass Ware on hand al
his establishment, where they depend upon being lr
nshed with the finest quality Of Glass Ware ever n,atac
iured being The only place where the Brooklyn Rich Flint
Glass can be procured.
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BROOsK,R
PATENT ELASTIC sfETALLIc SHANK B0OTs
fNltl AND SHOhN
HRoOsK,s

.Nfa AMI StftSf<N-t ft'
CONGRESS CATERS ron LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.
These articles are superior to anything before manu-.
isctured, In dis or any Other country far
durability, beauty, and utility
NO. i3s TrIroN ,rprEr, NEw YORK
THIS unique and isef,l nventionwaa awarded Silver
Medal he highest premum) al The last Annual Fair u The
American Institute, M aaapsroriy OVER all others offered
for competition.
navy well every gentleman Of taste who has fairly
tested Tia value. and Is rapidly coming hio general nse
among all who regard grace entnion and durability,
desirable requisites IN er loots and Shoes II makes
the Boot Shoe elastic, preserves lis original style
and shape, and gives HE hollow par bsautil and eleya
Ted arch thereby allowing The heel To- be worn very high
with periect ease quite low, without exposing The panla
loons strap injury. alsD keepethr foot from pressing
forward, and retains r in natural and easy position
Myself and John Dick the only prisons who make and
se Boots and Shoes with this inyenfion IN The crs
New York, brooklyn, and Jersey Ciy.
CONGRESS CATERS.
The undersigned Eie first IN The city Of New York
manufactures s Justly celebrated ard elegant article,
inuse make them ia ensltss variety Of styles, ia
workmanship tequaed anil III prices del, ing compel.
ton All other knis OF Boots, Shoes Caiier Pumps and
Slippers for ladies' gentlemen, yonths misses and chid
rem. LORIN BROOKS,
l35 Fulton street
pSJ,st received OF Russian Leather for Gen
eeng Boots, both for Dress and Water Proof This IL
r0baby the first LOT OF This celebrated Leather ever import
ed into The United Siates. IA
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HALL, THOnIPKINs g. BLACK,
LATE 1IdRQ LA1ND q. Go.

IIAvE just received large assortment OF sheh en- fm'ed
III Ware, consisting in part Of .1l
Table Cutlery viii lsteI handles match their patterns
Of SILVER Forks; rich Epergres, Silver mounted WIN q
without paiienu Dish Covers; Casters Tea heities anu
plain chased Walters IN sizes from 10 - iehts'
Flower, Fruit Jelly. and Ice Cream Stands, &c 49,
IN ssIL YER WIRE,
The variety Of patterns ard extent o er esso,men, s
much greater than be found at any OF every oucr ~
well as The Workmanship Is not 70 he surpassed N me
United States Their assortment OF Diamond and other
rrI, Jevelry Watches Chains, A. Is eompeei all o.
which are offered FOR sale small advance on The cost a.
The old stand No Isl broadway, sign of the Golden Eagle
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OCEAN sTEAMN AvIGATIoN COMPANY
I,uted SQffs Mail Linz Cocea md SputhQmptan ard

OCEAN STEAM AvIGATION COMPANY
Utied STATS, Mail Line 70 cotres and Southampton, asd
Bremen.
.4FRH>> The splendid Steamship vpASHING-
x44dLdE TON 1850 tons burthen Frederic Hewitt COM
maiidrf, Win rnm New York the I'D Of Septeu
Der, carrying the U. $. Mail
She will touch at Cowes and Southampton to land pas
eengers and deliver the mails for England France and Bel
will leave Dremerhaven the 10Th October.
The Washington Is built in the strongest manner with
any time Inspection by officers appointed by the Prer
dent, both during and after construction.
She has Two engines OF 1000 horse power each, and nc
Communications for 100 passengers.
Passage from New York Southampton or 10 Bremen,
sla0.
10 from Bremen and Southampton TO New York, $50
She will carry about 900 tons freight which will be
charged according TO the nature Of The goods offering All
letters pass through the Post Office Parcels, Tor
which bsofi adng will be signed will be charged 50 each
For Freight Passage apply AZ the oce OF be ocea1
Steam Navigation Company, 40 William street. corner Of
Wall l.. MILLS, General Agent.
Agents al Southampton DAY, CROSkEY a. Ross
at bremen, G.. A. HEINEKEN a. CO.
at IIavre, WILLIAM HSEI.lN.
The second Of the line Is in due Of con-
sirncon, and will be In readiness in the ensuing fall.
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CARPETS AND CURTAIN MATERIALS

THE SUBSCRIBERS have just received splendid Ms
sont Of Velvet Pile Carpets Of yaons sizes with Me-
dailon Cenisrs and very elegant borders. also some with.
the Medallion Centes, but with very rich borders
prices nearly low The same quantity and quality Of
CarpetIng by the yard. 1aiS
Iii rich Curtain Materials and Furniture Coverings they
have ihe most extensive variety in the CRY, consisting in
part, Of
Elegant Satin Damasks
Very Rich Brocaielles g34
Snperfne qualify Satin Iainc III s
lace and Muslin Embroidered Curtains, &c, &c,
All Of which are ofiere, at extremely low prices by
A. r. STEWART L. co,
Broadway and Reade 81.
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Florence's Hotel and Saloons.

Cor. OF broadway and Wslkersts., No. 400.
whom many OF his former nstrons from the South
West, North and East visiting this cy-to state, thai
finding his old Saloon NOT large enough for their accommo
nense patronage hitherto bestowed npon him. he las aba
doned all connection herewith and Inns erected above
600 Broadway extensive and s,perby furnished Heel
kept upon the European plan He would particularly In
vile attention to the costly and snguiay beautiful Public
saloons connected with lie Hotel and further solicit trial
by Epcures OF the proficiency his Eleves Of Carene
and Soyer' who preside the Cuisines Of The FLO
RENfrI 81 LUONy
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SEAMAN 8 MUIR,

RE daily receiving from the large Auction Sales,
IA soriineni of FANCY and SIIPLE DRY GOODS,
adapted 10 best City Trade, and purchased much below
the Of importation which they are Offering at rey
small adraaee.
packets, very general assortment oil RICH FANCY
DRY GOODS, 10 which they invite the attention OF pur.
chassrs. In their stock will be found the Noareaafes g
Paris and London.
They beg leave present their thanks for the PATRONAGE
lbealy bestowed upon their establishment and TO as
the public that they will strive 10 secure continuance
OF confidence and support
Il their purpose extend their already large business
and stimulated by their xampled thus far they
determined TO leave honorable efforts untried TO
conpsh their design. considerable amount OF expert
In business has demonstrated 10 their satisfaction that
the only method OF obtaining and securing large bus
iess have IL based upon correct principles, and that
WHILE merchants they consult the interest of their Gus
toners, they pursuing the only true method OF advancing
heir u,xu
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NIILLER a. CO.'S

70 on MBERLAND, BROWNSVILLE, PITTS
NJ IGH WHEELING, CINCLNNATI
LOUISFILLE, ST LOUIS
ARRANc EMENTS have been made with Messrs. Burk 4
"A Co.'S ixpress om baltimore e Pittsburgh ior Tie ex
he above smed places with mail speed The wagons Of
this line are all new. built with the eapaciiy Of 800 bs,
and tile hest teams be obtained have been placed along
the line OF the National Road.
Messengers " III accompany all goods BY this line and SEQ
that the driyeTa the road make the allotted time om
station 10 station. without failure.
All goods viii be receptsd for at any Of our Offices or
and wheeling in q, houra from Baltimore.
Goods received i'm Ill ~ O'Clock in the day.
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THE subscriber will open on the LIST Of September next,
the Merchants EIeharse Hotel located ~ Sats street
and In the immediate vicinity OF the Banks the Post or
ce and the Exchange and hopss by the sresH attention
TO the wants and comforts of his guests % msrits good
share OF tie public patronage. The house has hum
bred rcoa, las been thoroughly renovated and repair.
ed and the undersigned feels confident that he y now pre-
pared enyhrnin the travelling public In style equal 10
any Hotel in the city The bedding and furniture generally
has been rrpsnshed and the sppontmsnts and eonvsn
prompt personal attention the deslrss OF his guests ts
subscriber hopes to merit his share Of the public favor and
patronage.
Transient Bcsrders One Dollar re- day ~
HENRY DCOLEY,
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ENGRAvINGs, PAINTINGS.

DIcTURE FRAMES, PIER AND MANrEI GLASSES,
Il &c.--I WILLIAM u SIEPENS. 3i3 broadway, 4
short distance above the Park, IMPORTERS AND
DEALERS IN E!vGLfSIL FRENtI IND GER
MAN ENGEA PINGS MiNCFIGTUREJtS or
LOOKING GLASSES, &c.
W. q s, have made such arrangements with the first
publishing houses Ia the PRINT line, both in London and
Paris as will TO them constant supply OF a the
most popular subjects from tho best ariets well as ne
first % all novelties they are produced, which they VIII
sell at very reasonable prices.
I 1IiN7EL IND PIER GLASSES, In all the varieties
of frenc Elizabehian and Gcthic styles constaty on
ror French plates and with that faithful aenon TO quail
~ which has always characterized their establishment
porffoios and Stands constantly on hald.
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Fire Insurance in New York.

TIIE COLUMBUS INSURANCE. CO. OF OHIO, incor-
poraied In 1881, with perpetual charter, capital si0
000 paid up and safely invested, and surplus Of more
than s400U will make insurance every description 81
property az the current rate Of premium.
All applications for insurance In New York, Brooklyn,
any part Of the Northern and Eastern States will have
prompt attention al the Agency No 70, Wall street. where
all claims for losses wb literally adjusted and promptly
paid. JOSEPH HOME, Agent.
STEVENS & HoxIR Coansellors.