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OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
The "Bade Is edited by William Matthews, Esq,
facetious and able writer, though somewhat eccen-
tric MS nm editor. A capital weekly, one of
the best papers received at this ofiice-N Y Spirit
of the Times.
The keenest Blade" Of all Down East Maine
Farmer.
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]. STOUVENEL & Co,

]. STOUVENEL & Co,
No. % Cold street and No. 3 John street
near BroadCay,
New york,
MANUFACTURER WHOLESALE and
lFk RETAIL DEALERS in
CHINA. GLASS, AND LAMPS,
for oil and lard.
Gas Fixtures Of every description, Solar and
Gas Lamps, Chandeliers, Brackets, Girandolea
Candelabras, &c.
Private houses, churches, and hotels, fitted up
with Gas, at great reduction in price, and all
articles warra nted.
A complete assortment Of the richest cut press.
ed, and plain Glass constantly on hand.
All the above articles made 10 order, and all
kinds Of Glassware matched to any pattern,
Lamps altered and repaired.
Goods loaned to parties.
Oil at wholesale and retail.
New style Of Hall Lamps and Lanterns.
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A PREMIUM OFFER.

The post-onco Of any town In the Union from
which we shall receive the greatest number Of sub
scribers to Godey's Ladys Book during the year
between the first of December, lgi9 and the first
of December, 1850, uhc Magazine 10 be mailed to
such post-otice, to subscribers through ~ shall
been titled 10 continuance of the whole nunocr OF
the subscriptions gratuousy for one year alter the
expiration Of the year for which their subscriptions
shall have been paid
The Magazine win be continued on either, TO the
subscribers themselves, or to the agents through
whom we NAV receive The orders for quantities. and
to whom the package or packages may be directed,
or 10 both II there should be both in the same town,
as the case mhy be. Address -,
With any newspaper giving the above few in
seriions we win exchange.
Our agents are informed that those sending 10
their orders first will be first supplied IN case tbe
edition threatens TO run out.
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GEORGE J. BYRD,
MASrrAcTuRER Asp WHOLESALE DEALER IN
Umbrellas, Paras0Is and Sun Shades

No. $50 Pearl st. opposite Cedar, n. Y.
COUNTRY merchants and wholesale dealers viii always
find at The above establishment, Extensive nssormen
of UMBRELLAS, PiRISOLS. PARiSOLETfES
and Sun SIIfDES from pllnest description 10 the most
improvements he las recently introduced into his manunc
torv The subscriber enabled TO sell al lower prices than
ever either Tor cash on approved credit -
GEORGE J. byrd,
oct sly lc0 Pearl street, opposite Cedar
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VALUABLE MEDICINE WINE.

ALL ADIE MEDlSllNE w I'm Il,
MANUFACTURED from the combined virtues Of the Sar.
vi sapdri, Ddndeion, Wild CHERRY and several other
Er0tc Plants whose wonderful curative properties are al
together unknown. except To the author Of
4 HASLEY'S FOREST WINE
II is well known to good chemists, that all vegetable sub
less eleterous properties well
medicinal virtues Those opposite qualities which are
fsed together in every plant, and blossom, remain
separabe In the extracts Obtained by the usual method
Of boiling &c rendering all medicines thus prepared Inert
and IN many either injurious altogether uHeless
This accounts IN great for the Efficiency Of
many medicines in curing the diseases which they profess
cure. ..
II s very different with Hasieys Fbrss Vine by
of wonderful chemical apparatus invented for the express
purpose Of manufacturing this article, the entire virtues o
The most valuable combination Of plants discovered Is
obtained pure and free from every property hut those which
in uny and harmonze with the constitution Of the hu
frame This renders the Forest Wine the most excel
lenr aud rly valuable medicine in the world both for Ia
miraculous power Of curing as well delightful flavor
The fhest Hine is most distinguished for Its great eff
cacy IN remaining rorH out constitutions, and curing gene
raj ~ health proceeding from nervous disorders, complaints
of The stomach hrsr heart and kinfys including cosfpe
Bcss dyspepsia, indgesfion loss 81 appetite, and debd
I'D siaie Of lie system free Of the Forest Wine
stores nvads oil This css to the most robust strong and
vifro,ia health II has also proved useful In restoring In.
ysls from lingering state after attacks Of sickness
Price 81 per bottle Tor sale at Haseys General Depot
Gnttsnd st. New York and by the appointed agents.
J +. Caian only agent Washington City,
o NJ l.nthicuui, only agent Georgetown,
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MARKS q DuvALL,


IIAvE ON hand Battery Kettles, Brass Pals Platers,
Ill and sheet Drass Tubing Metal, German Silver, and
other goods manufactured by the wolcotlvle Brass Co.
Also, Riyets both Iron and Tened
Wadhams a Co.'s superior Gilt Buttons, including Milf
ary and Naval ,
which, Agents Tor the manufacturers they offer for eale
on the most favorable terms.
They are also Importers and Dealers in Pearl Buttonh
Ivory Fancy Combs Spool and SSen Sewing ColtoDs
Shoe and Stay Laces, and general assortment OF Fancy
Goods. 5ft "H
Paper HaMgings, window Shades and Up
hoIstery Goods.
stOLOMON a. HART 2i3 Broadway, now receiving
- per the various packet ships from England and France
the largest and best assortment Of the above Goods IN TIE
city, all OF which they offer in any quantity Wholesale or
RETAIL lower prices than be found any other esia
blishment.
Country merchants and others will find large assert
n.nt Window Shsdes and Paper anepgs Of all the va
lions styles prices aud which they requested 10
call and examine
This establishment is always closed on Saturday
49,. SOLOMON a. HART,
Upk0lsererz aud Importers. 2ia broadway.
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plano-rorte Manuraesory and Ware DOM

1877 Thrd Avenue, New York.
RI WORCESTER offers for fale large assortment Of
Ras.Sood and Mahogany cases. al nj which manuiar
rei under his own supervision and tcr sale ON reasonable
terms
nv dtyotng his personal attention 10 Tie touch anil tone
Of liz instruments which have heretofore been considered
uurivale, lie will cIdeayor 10 maintain Their previous re-
kssors, Amateurs aud the public.
cominodous wareroom has recently been aided % us
mhIn,facory which will afford Increased facilities in the
selection OF instruments
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BOOK g. JOB PRINTING

OF all descriptions, done with neRtness and
despatch, az the National WING once,
over simms' Store, and opposite jack
son Hail, Pennsylyania Avenue,
Washington,
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ROCK, SWAN & INGLlS,

A RE- constantly receiving
n Appleton / inch brown Sheeting; Carroll "a do do
Appleton 30 inch brown Shtnrs; Carroll ~ inch do 10
Hamilton "a brown aud bleaehed Sheotnes
do l2i brown and blCached SheeIigs
DO do do Steengg
DO brown, bleached, aud dyed Caution flnnneis
DO twied Shrting Stripes " and "a inch; 10 rel Book.
ings
Do Series Cotton Blanketugs. &c. s
DO Prints, new aud desirable HtyleH
Suffolk brown, btacled AMI blue DrillinqR
Also, great variety Of Paid Linscys CloakinRs, Cot
tonad,s Apron Checks Gnshams, Sc &c, which they OF
fer ior sale at No 81 Pine street ,"@ ..
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HOLDEN'S DOLLAR MAGAZINE

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be entirely American including
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TRANSACTIONS,
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n Now is the time to subsc ribe ms those sending first
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BEDsTEAps PROOF AGAINST BUGS

I INDSLEY'S IMPROVED PATENT BEDSTEADS, at
Ia GARDISGRS Gg Gold street, first door from Heck.
ma street, New York This improved Bedsiead received
the highest premium awarded al ,e late Fair Of The Anne.
medal Of 1916, every other competitor Tie edsteads
and all ether articles of furniture required for the cham.
ber manufactured Of the best materials and under the
immediate supervision Of the undersigned.
Mattresses piasters Feather Beds holsters and Pill
lows on hand made TO order TO III the Bedstead and
warranted to be filed with such hair, feathers &c Us rep
resented WILLIAM e. GARDINER.
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THE BEST MECHANICAL PAPER
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FOURTH YEAR OF THE
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
il6 pages of most valuable information, illustrated
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Each number In illustrated with from FIVE TEN ori.
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,,1n,xIrIREi FURNITURE,.

"A south Second sreet--E MOUNT having large and
rprndd of fashionable and well made frnltuir
~ ha comprising rosewood tete.atete Sofas; walnut do
mahogany do, with push s,tu damask and fancy haiI
cloth seatngs and other coverings plain Sofas OF all prices
aud patterns; French Arm Chairs lnles Sewing Chairs
tvckng du Centre and Pier Tables Sofa Tables Dyans
Pedestal Pier Tables Extension, Dining and Card Tables
dressing bureaus Wardrobes with and without mirrors
mahogany high post Bessads; French do euried maple
and cherry do aud variety OF others; Secreiarys book
cases. marble topR; mahogany Washsiands Hat Racks
nain and with mirrors; Ladies Work Tables OF rosewood
and mahogany; rosewood, walnut, birch and mahogany
ehaiiT with hiifrloh, plush and danssk seating LIKEWISE
seat Chairs OF all patterns, with an extensive asso''
Hlent OF every article IN our line OF business. IL, .
Country Merchants and others are especially hyeu "
call and examine stock Of Furniture, every "Ift "
which In manufactured by ourselves, and VIII be dl"Seo
u most reasonable terms.
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OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

ADDRESS "MATTHEWS, STEVENS g. Co.,
No 1881 Washington street, Boston, Mass
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EXTRACTS FROM NEWSPAPERS.


Tdperor 10 any Thing they had ever used
EXTRACTS FROM NEWSPAPERS
lP.hfr's Patent japan Blocking Is il- excel.
tent articles we have seen II used nnd ran llhy
mend IN. American Aprd ~
HsRRs Biarkiag is of the superb and salts.
factory articles Of the day il mpars brance and 20,
h.h be yonh desrripon We have tried il. $50 ami do
haewse.''-S Spirit y Ms Times, APrH2.
BY reference another column, an advertisement will
he found for excellent article Of Hacking, In Liquid
form for Boots, &c. II has been highly recommended by
many who have tried H. II not only gives, with very little
trouble, bsdya jef polish, but retains IL much longer
ihaI other. II IL sold by the agent Of the
sr at No 10, Chestnut street. Buy bottle, one Trial will
prove tie iacL-Phi, Ledger, AwH2I
Wsldrs Hacking il one u The most shining articles in
the markeL-Spiritg r he Tibts, April2
Patent Backing. Mr. j. Wear No 30 Chestnut street
has prepared Patent Liquid Backing which produces
beautiful jet polish and does not niure lie leather Those
advertisement III another column q. s. Gq:sits ANN l.
IPtd'S Patent JupaA Backing IL about The hest article
Of the kind we lave The polish which II mper,s Ia
the uaiersidadiars Of man is brilliant and lasting. we
have tried IT, AMI Il JOos TO say all this in lis behalf
tEreaing Bulletin, JaHt7
The Manufacturer can produce testimonials
similar the above, from private individuals and from
other papers, but the above extracts sufficient
person that tie manufacturer has
eJ. but tiat upon fair trial The Backing will be found al
rspre scented, excellent in every respect.
J. WEILAR, Manufacturer, No 90 Chestnut street, PHI
CHARLES SToTT, corner Penn Avenue and IN street
agent Tor Washington d. &.
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lpsher's PnieH Japan Backing Is the name excel
mi article; have Eecn used, and hilhly recon-
isnd tn american, Aprd II.
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A Prime srcle Of piNILLI BEdNS 90 hand, anr
n i1r sale CHARLES SrOTT, Druggist,
corner n IN street end Pa, avenue.
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JNDEIlBiE INK, without preparation AZ e 81 per boz
j For sale by CHARLES STOI'r,
Druggist and Apoth,cpry.
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p osE WATER rat up in bcuiss Of all sizes For sale BY
" CHARLES SToTT,
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SATURDAY EVENING POST.
A MAMMOTH PAPER.

DEVOTED TO MORALITY, PURE LITERATURE
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC NEWS, hGRlCUL. :
TuRE, SCIENCE. ART AND
.a AMUSEMENT.
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mIIE NEW YORK FIRE INSURANCE LoMfASi,sy
recent of the Leeslste Is ailorze 10 ,aAe ~
fIle and Fire Risks under the new itle o. ,e INN
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, nasihe
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is35 and si5 and possessing inl tnplal o' suu WIN
enrpns ancrs ample security y az persons making Ma
and Fire lhFrlnce klshS WIN DC keh on as iaNoL
ue terms as oher similar Institutions on application at h'
ffre OF lie company NJ ~ Wall street, (adjoning h'
DIRECTORS,
Oliver II Jones Joseph n, Lord
sanhiel s Rowland William Spencer
samuel e. Harriet Jnbal Teibell
Horace BROOKS George Loyet
John Clapp Corns. Vanderbilt
Walter II Jones Oscar Coles
Thomas H. Mills, Isaac seymour
Hamilton Bydenburgh Israel Corse
DIVER II TWeedy josiah ., Law
Walter r. Jones, r. John T.. Andrew
Andrew A, Pilot John Even
Abraham II, Davis Charles Minitun
liorao n. Slebbins.
o. II. JONES, President,
d USDRRinIt, Secretary.
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WsRsBs Backing is of the superb and salts.
factory articles Of tie day, imparis brlance aud pc,
lsh beyonh description, We have tried ii. eco AMI do
likewise Spirit u Ms Times, IPri2.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-04-20

The Baltimore Clipper, Of the 25h ultJ
pnl!i>hc, letter from Washington, under
late Of the day previous, Which contains
the following singular incident
On the last reception day lutonc, novel
scene took lace, If which wasa witness.
IA elderly gentleman md two ladies',
Quaker>. entered tie circular room, and
asked which was the President. lie was
pointed ont to thcm--whcn they walked
straight 10 him, shook lis hand, and were
seated, whcr,uron the elder Of the ladies'
commenced a prayer in the peculiar nasal
twang ofvoice uftHc Quaker women. The
prayer lasted about five minutes. duriud
which time the President kept bis heag
down and his eyes fixed uNun the floor.
The PRAYER being over the President rose
and took the lady'> hand. II thauk You
for your admonition." he said. "aud rely
upon wise Providence FOR happy results
frum my administration.
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The Bureau Advocate, free soil abo,

The Bureau Advocate, free soil aboli-
ton paper, expresses the following opinion =
ave think very little reliance is TO be
placed upon the whig congressman general
ly, upon the slavery question. Upon the
democratic party VIII devolve The impor-
tant duty Of establishing free governments
in our new territories, when that party is
united, as it soon muStbe, (n the free states
al least,) upon the great principle of oppo-
siion to slavery"
The editor appears 10 have little faith
in the ultimate triumph of the some idea
party.
The same paper makes free soiler out
of Henry Clay:
"Tfe letter Of Henry Clay, in favor Of
gradual emancipation in Ky, it seems to
Us, fully commits him in favor Of the VIII
mot Proviso. lie cannot vote to extend
human slavery. Clay and Benton will
vote for freedom TO the new territory.
We think there is no donbt Of this
1t is cOmical enough, this taking into fun
communion by the abolitionists Of the man
who told Mr.. MenLeuhall 10 ''go home"
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GoSsIP.-A letter from Washington pub
lished in the n. Y.Herdid, gives the par,ic.
nlars Of an interview between an original
Taylor man and Old Zack. The original
urged the justice Of appointing his friends
instead of lis early opponents to olIice, aud
was snuObed in the following manner;
Well, well, the factiS have come TO the
conclusion that those people who took me
up III preference TO the eminent statesman
whose names were before the convention,
were here - prcked up his ears aud
pnt on his blandcst smilc) were such id
fools that they don't deserve any Offices!
Aud SO the country will think before long!