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New Publication.
JOIN M. CLAYTON,
Secretary of State.

SPECIMENS OF THE STONE, IRos, AND Woop
BADGES, VIADucTs, TUNNELS, CULvERTs, &C.,
OF THE UNITED STATES RAILROADS, illustrated
by series of drawings from actual measure
mcnt Of the Works, including plans, elevations,
sections, and details of each structure, &C., &C.,
&c, by George Duggan, architect and civil
engineer. New York, 1850.
This work is designed to meet the wants Of the
Engineering profession generally, and especially
that portion engaged in the construction Of rail-
roads. To the engineer, practical bridge builder,
and mechanical student il affords fine chance to
make themselves acquainted with all the varieties
of railroad construction and bridge building. The
work is issued in folio numbers parts, at rs cents
each. The plates well executed. The first three
parts already received, and the remainder will
be issued monthly. We perceive the name OF
Franck Taylor on the titlc-pagc among the pub
fishers, and presume the work can be obtained
from him.
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In the Senate, yesterday, after the usual
morning business, the motion to refer Mr..
BELLS resolutions to select committee
was taken up, and discussed by Mr.. BALD
WIN, who had not concluded when the
Senate, in consideration of to-day being
Good Friday, adjourned till Monday.
In the House Of Representatives., reports
were presented from number of COM
mittees; after which, the message of the
President in relation to California and the
Territories was further debated in Com
mittee Of the Whole.
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GREAT AMERICAN ENGINEERING
MEHu

ND MECHANICAL WOhk, Just puollshed IN
IA medium folio, rs cents.
Part III of Specimens Of the Stone, Iron, and
Timber Bridges, &c, &c, of the United States
Railroads." by George Duggan, Architect and
Civil Engineer.
The present part contains beautifully executed
plans, elevations, sections and sometrical views of
the elegant timber arch, 275 feet span, at Cascade
Creek, Pennsylvania, ON the line OF the New York
and Erie railroad, and OF a plank bridge 100 feet
span across the Mohawk river near Rome, on the
line of the U. and s. railroad, with the specifca-
tons, estimates, bills Of timber, iron, &c;
N. B.-This work is publishing by subscription
of the most eminent IN the engineering profession
of the United States, and will be completed in
twelve parts, at rs cents each, TO those who remit
their names and subscriptions before the lst May
next, after which the price will be raised TO y |
per part.
the remainder, 81, when they have been supplied
with the first six parts the work will be forwarded
regularly published. Parties renting y shall
receive il monthly PosT-FREE in any part OF the
United States.
st is a work that was a great desderatum, and
must prove Of great benefit TO the engineering pro-
fession generally, and especially to the tyre IN
practical engineering and mechanical knowledge;
in truth il strikes US, that il would require years OF
labor and patient toll the part of young engi-
neer to prepare the drawings, and collect the in
formation that will be embodied in this work, and
can now be secured for the trihing sum OF 49,"
Scientific American, March 10, 1850.
ain connection with this subject Qron Railroad
Sructures) we take occasion to call attention again
to MIR. Duggan's valuable and expensive publca-
ton exhibiting drawings, with full descriptions OF
the various stone, ron and wood bridges, viaducts,
tunnels, culverts, &C., Of all the Railroads in the
United States. MIR. Duggan is an accomplished
Architect and Civil Engineer, who came from Ire
land to this country to exercise his profession; but
finding Railroad construction here in many respects
different from that to which he had been accus-
toned in Europe, he applied himself to the study
Of system; and the fruits Of his researches and
Investigations, embodied in this work, are well cal
culated to the exgencies gneers, and to
sist draughtsmen, bridge builders, mechanics, and
students. The work will be supplied to subscribers
only, in IL parts, at rs cents each."-N. y Jour
nal Of Commerce, FEB. Ia, 1850.
Published by GEORGE DUGGAN,
l72 East Broadway, New York,
To whom all communications should be addressed
and subscriptions forwarded.
March 2S-4td
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The UsIoir SPAIN AND PonruaAL.--The Gro
MICA. of Ncwbrk, has commenced the publication
ola series Of alcs from the pen Of Don JUAN AnIAs
GIRoN, which lave been published in the Heraido,
of Madrid, the subject of uniting Spain and
Portugal. Inference to the proposition the Gro
MICA says:
"The uniof Spain and Portugal under a sim
gle governnt, or under system Of mercantile
regulations tirely untrammelled "a measure
which, for tkolfsre Of the Peninsula, is doubt
less highlyportsnt and advantageous one--is a
subject whidas engaged the attention Of reflect
ing men in ! countries. The public journals Of
Spain and rhgal have taken the matter in hand;
and when tHhscosson Is once opened on such an
important qtion, u is TO be expected that II will
not terminalntil Lisbon shall Be erected into the
capital of III .usitan no. Spanish nation, and then
shall Spain bver her preponderance In Europe
and on the hn." ~
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ADDITIONAL SUPPLY OF NEW SPRING
GOODS.

TINE SUBSCRIBERS have just received their full
i and complete assortment of Fancy and Staple
Dry Goods, which have been selected with care
from the most recent mportations of the cities of
New York and philadelphia, embracing every
ticle in their line of French, English, India, Ger
man, and Italian manufacture; Of which they
name
25 pieces rich small checkered Glace Silks
10 pieces rich small striped do do
Is pieces rich plain ch'ble do do
pieces rich small plaid Mourning do
10 pieces extra rich plain black eros de Rhine
Silks
Is pieces plaid and striped India Foulard Silks
IL pieces new style Alberine
pieces embroidered Grenadines, a new article
20 pieces satin striped and figured Silk Tissues
pieces Cashmere style M de LANES
25 pieces figured French Bareges, new style
Is pieces plain French Barege every shade
10 pieces solid colored M. de Lame, every shade
pieces printed Linen Cambrics
80 pieces real French Lawns and Jaconets
25 pieces real French Ginghams and Chintzes
$500 yards small figured Lawns, warranted colors,
at l2s cts.
Together with great variety of other dress ma
terials not herein enumerated, but which will be
shown with pleasure 20 all who may favor us with
call. p. III. H0OE Co.
Mar. l9-2m
Union K Alex. GAIL
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OFFICIAL.

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
BY and ioih the adpice and consent Of the Senate.
JAMES BRowN CLAY, of Kentucky, to
be Charge d'AHaires Of the United States
at the Court of her most Faithful Ma
jesty.
CHARLES B. WELLS, Of Vermont, to be
Consul of the United States for Batavia,
Island of Java.
GEORGE v. BRowN, Of New York, to
be Consul of the United States for the
Empire Of Morocco.
HENRY NAYLoR, JOHN L. SMITH, JAS.
CRANDELL, HENRY HowIsoN, SAMUEL
SMooT, CHARLES j. NoURsE, JOSHUA
PIERCE, and HENRY ADDISON, to be
Justices of the Peace for the county OF
Washington, District of Columbia.
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BARNUM's HOTEL, NEW YoKR.
Late Howsrds.)

BROADWAY, CORNER OF MAIDEN LANE.
rTNHE above extensive Hotel has been leased by
Il the subscriber, and has been completely refit-
ted in the most elegant manner; large additions
arc being made, which, when completed, will
make il the largest Hotel in New York II is the
determination OF the proprietor to make il equal In
every respect 20 any other house In the United
states. It's location is the most desirable in the
city, being in the most fashionable part Of Broad
way, contiguous 70 all the public buildings, places
Of amusement and business.
Grateful for the liberal patronage while at Cum
berland, Md, and more recently the weddell
House, Cleveland, Ohio, he would respectfully soil
cit the favor OF call from his friends visiting New
York. =. BARNUM.
March 25-2aw2m
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HAIL-sToRM.-Some days since a hail storm, OF
unusual severity, passed over Madison, Oa.,) and
the Madison Banner says:
cit was the most tremendous halstorm ever
known within the memory of man, in this latitude.
The immense amount Of bail that fell and the long
duration of the storm, as extraordinary nd
unparalleled as was the enormous size Of the hail.
stones"
One OF the stones found TO measure eight
and half inches in circumference The glass In
all the windows exposed 10 the storm was broken,
and in some cases the shingles on roofs were split
and driven from their places.
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FF CIAL.
Zachary Taylor, President OF the United
States OF America.

TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to me
that James Grignor has been appointed Consul of
her Britannia Majesty for the States of Maine and
New Hampshire, to reside at Portland, do hereby
recognise him such, and declare him free to
exercise and enjoy such functions, powers, and
privileges, allowed to the Consuls of the
most favored nations in the United States.
In testimony whereof have caused these letters
be made patent and the seal of the United States
to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the city of Washing ton
the 2sth day Of March, A. ID. 1850, and of
Il. 81 the Independence of the United States of
America the seventy fourth.
z. TAYLOR.
BY the President:
JOIN M. CLAYTON,
Secretary of State.
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AN EASTER FESTIVAL,

Two procure funds to complete the Lecture room
Il ofthe Church Of the Ascension, (Nr. Gilliss's
Episcopal,) will be held
AT THE ODEON.
corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and 81 street, dur
ing the first toeek IN April, commencing Easter
Monday, at o'clock, p. m. The room will be
open at that hour every evening Of the week.
A variety Of useful and ornamental articles, as
well as Refreshments Of various kinds, will be ex
hbited for sale.
good Band will be in attendance.
Admittancc l2l cents. ticket for the week
admitting a lady and gentleman, 81.
AS the Room is absolutely necessary TO accommo
date the Sabbath School of the church, il is hoped
that the friends of Sabbath Schools will extend to
this Festival liberal patronage " Feed my
lambs" March 27-dtAp6
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MAJos BaowE.-Letters received by the last
steamer from this distinguished engineer state that
he had arrived at ST. Petersburg, had had two or
three interviews with the Emperor, who had re-
ceived him with much courtesy, and had entered
upon the performance Of his duties His residence
was 70 be permanently at st. Petersburg. He
speaks OF the many courtesies extended 20 him by
Mr.. Bodisco, who is in St. Petersburg, and who e
much amused with the stories set afioat by his
Washington enemies, of his exile to Siberia &c,
Mr. Bodisco will return 10 this country in the
spring.--Nnc York Tribune
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Telegraphic.

VIcKsBURG, March rs.
Members of the Mississippi Legislature have sent
written protest against the acts Of the Legislative
convention, in electing delegates to the Nashville
convention, tending to subvert the dignity har-
mony, and perpetuity of the Union.
CINcINNArI, March %.
large meeting in Kinds county, mississippi,
have passed resolutions to the effect that as II is
evident Congress will not pass the WiInot proviso
the Nashville convention should be abandoned
New Yoak, March Is.
Government stocks haue advanced to-day
Treasures, IL; coupons, IL. Corn has declined.
Cotton has advanced Of quarter cent, owing the
rains in the south. Two thousand bales were sold
to-day.
New ORLEANS, March 2s.
Three thousand bales of cotton were sold yester-
day. There is no material change in prices. Mid
ding lO2 to l0a cts. One hundred and thirty casks
OF rice have been sold at 81 and 81 cts The steam
ship Globe has arrived from Brazos, and reports
that heavy gale occurred on the 22d inst. during
which the island nearly submerged. The
schooners Gratitude and Ocean Wave were totally
lost, and others much injured.
MONTREAL, March 20.
Thus far, in the criminal court proceedings, true
bills have been found against all the political pr-
soners except one, and his is yet subject OF
further investigation.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, March 2S
The Democratic members of the State Legisla-
lature assembled last night at this place and
lied. proposition was submitted that the Demo
cratic members unite with others in call for a
State convention, to be held the 18th September
next, to nominate State officers. The proposition
was unanimously agreed to-
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DAPER-HANGING AND UPHoLsTERINe
u ESTABLISHMENT, Pennsyipania apenm

beiiceer l2h and 18Th sfreets-JOHN ALEXAN-
DER, Paper hanger and Upholsterer. begs leave TO
announce TO his numerous patrons and the citizens
OF the Di.rict, that he has lately returned from the
Sorth, where he has selected an extensive and va
ried assortment Of Paper hangings of the newest
patterns which he win be pleased to exhibit at his
sales room, which he has newly fitted up and en-
larged TO accommodate the increase Of business.
lie has Just received his spring supply of Ameri-
can and French Gilt Paper, Window Shades, Gilt
Cornicc, Gilt Curtain. Pins, Picture Tasses and
Cords, and every thing in the upholstering line.
His past experience and the satisfaction 30 uni
ydrsaly given 10 those who have favored him with
their patronage is guaranty that all orders en-.
trusted to him will be executed with despatch and
on moderate terms. Employing none but the best
~orkmen, and giving strict personal attendance
TO the business, he feels warranted in guarantying
the most perfect satisfaction 10 those who may favor
him with their orders. March 22-3taw3w
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YRE,s CHERRY PECToRAL

A YRE'S CHERRY PICTORIAL,
"A wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry
Wistar's Cough Lozenges
Thompson's Syrup of Tar and Wood Nsphtha
Thompson's Life Preserver
Sherman's All-healing Balsam
Sherman's Cough Lozenges
Mrs. Whites Compound Syrup Of Wild Cher
ry, &c.
Hanceis Syrup of Hoarhound.
All these popular remedies for coughs and colds
may be had at the drugstore, corner f and 7th
streets.
March % j. +. CALLAN.
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On CosTRAcT.--The Government contract for
5000 gallons Of sperm oil this day taken by
Edward Mott Robinson, esq, Of New Bedford at
Ill cents per gallon, cash; which IL equal 10 100
cents for the spring. and lis cents for the winter
Amount Of contract, $4,000.
The Lake contract taken by Lawrence Grin
nell, esq, Of New Bedford, at ll6 cents per gallon
Boston Irdnscrfpf, Doth
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IILANTED.-By a Lady every way eompelenl

NJANTED'-by Indy eVery way competent
Wv 10 teach Music on the Piano Forte and
Guitar, situation in some Seminary south or
west, though the former would be preferred. She
been employed in several of the most respectable
Seminaries. The most unquestionabe references
given as 70 character and capacity,
Any communication addressed, post paid, TO o.
p, Washington city post-ofiice, will be promptly
attended To. Feb l9u
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rTAKE NOTICE.--Tbst whereas certificate
Il Of location, No. 26,s23 was issued September
II, ls4s, in the name Of William Cummings, of
Captain Heyer's company I'd Pennsylvania Vol
untcers and addressed TO the care Of Samuel Stet-
said certificate was lost Now the said William
Cummings intends, in six weeks from the date
hereof, TO apply 70 the Commissioner OF Pensions
for duplicate Of said certificate
March 22-1aw6w
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DEAUTIFUL SPRING GOODS WALTER

BEAUTIFUL SPRING GOODS.-WALTER
ID HARPER & CO., Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween 9Th and 10th streets, have now in store and
ready for inspection large and beautiful assort-
ment of choice Spring and Summer Fancy and
Staple Goods, comprising every variety Of
Rich Paris Silks, Bareges, Mousseiines, Lawns
and Ginghams
Embroidered Grape and other Shawls and Scarfs
New style richly embroidered Paris Mantilas
Lace and Muslin embroidered Capes, Collars.
and Cuffs
Silk Hosiery, Gloves, and Linen cambria Hdkfs
Parasos and Screens
Together with a great variety of rich rare, and
beautiful Goods
10 which we would respectfully call the atten-
ton of our friends and purchasers generally.
Two or three hundred packing boxes for sale
cheap, Mar. 26-3teoif
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BATH FIXTURES, WATER LosETs, AND
PLUMBING

n all its branches done at the shortest notice and
Il the most workmanlike manner, at New York
prices.
+. Y. NAyLoR, south side Of Pennsylvania ave
nue., Sd street, has Just returned from the
north, and 10 now prepared to fit and put up Bath
ing Apparatus, Water Closets, Force Pumps, Beer
Pumps, and every description of Plumbing, in the
most workmanlike manner. Having secured the
services of workman of thirty years experience
and practice, who has designed and executed in
that time some of the principal jobs in Europe, he
challenges competition.
:, He has also laid in assortment Of Bright and
Fancy 1lnware, to which he invites the attention
of housekeepers generally.
hoohng, guttering, spouting, and all other work
In the copper tin, and sheetiron line promptly and
carefully attended to.
All work entrusted TO the subscriber warranted
TO give satisfas ton
March ll-eolmif f " NAyToR
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NrwcAsTLE Coal AT PoTTsuLLE-The strange
fact Is stated that coal from Newcastle, England,
is taken to Potsville, TO be used in the workshops
OF the Reading Railroad Company, the price of il
under the present tariff being lower than American
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FOR NORFOLK.

b. a The steamer OSCEOLA, having
9r&aY@55k undergone thorough repairs, has
" resumed her trips to the above
place Leaving Washington every THURSDAY,
at O'clock, a. M; returning, leaves Norfolk every
FRIDAY, at O'Clock, p. m Touching at Cone
river and the usual landings on the Potomac.
Passage and fare, 49,
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SMITHSONIAN LECTURES.

PROFESSOR REED, of the University of Penn
i sylvania, will deliver course Of three Lee
lures, as follows:
Monday, April LIST, and Wednesday, April 3D.
''On the Origin and Growth Of the Union during
the Colonial Period,''
Friday, April 5th-"On the English Language"
Lectures to commence precisely at o'clock, p. m.
Mar 29-St
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MISS Il. II. SCOTT.

A PPLICATIoN 70 be made at Mr.. CARUSI'S
IA Music Store, or at Mrs. CLARE'S, over Bank
Of Washington, on Louisiana avenue, between 9th
and 7th streets, WAsHISoToN, d. G. After the
perience Miss ScoTT has had in teaching in Semi
nares, both South and West, she is confident she
will give satisfaction TO those who favor her with
their patronage Feb. LIT
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FOR BALTIMORE.

h THE OSCEOLA leaves Wash
ta1Ga4aA ~ington for Baltimore every SUN
DAY att O'Clock, "a. IN. Return
ing, leaves Baltimore every TUESDAY, at4 O'Clock,
p. m. Touching, going and returning, at Leonard
Town, Md, Cone river, Va, and the usual land
ings on the Potomac.
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have read the foregoing letter, and concur Ia
the views and suggestions Of Mr.. Webster. will
venture on another suggestion, and that s, before
any bill IL filed, copy should be cent 20 for
Vision and suggestion. A. p. BUTLER.
WAsHIsoroN, March 26th. 1850.
Mar. 2q-lt
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CAUTION TO DRUGGISTS AND THE PUB

CAUTION TO DRUGGISTS AND THE PUR-
~ LiC.-The unparalleled and astonishing effica
cy OF Or, Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry in All The
diseases Tor whichitis recommended-curingm MANY
cases alter the skill Of the best physicians were uu
availlng-has effected large and increasing de
mand Tor It. This fact has caused unprincipled
counterieiters and mitators to palm off spurious
mixtures, OF similar name and appearance, for the
genuine Balsam.
BE NOT DECEIVED BY IMPoSTORs.
The public should be careful to get the senuine
article, as the limitations and counterfeits being
got up by those who know nothing Of medicines or
of the diseases Of the human system, are entirely
unsafe and dangerous.
From the Columbus (Ga) Enquirer. Feb. 3. ls4s.
Wistar's Balsam OF wild Cherry
We have utter adherence for all kinds of nutfs
and especially such are calculated to mislead
tne paoc as to the curative virtues of patent medi
clnes. There doubtless many catch. penuv
nostrums, daily yended and hourly used which
are not only OF no value, but absolutely deleterous
To the physical man. There are other balsams ex-
tracts, &c, not embraced, peradventure, in the
pharmaceutic arrangements of the apothecary or
regular physician, that in certain cases of more
value than all the prescriptions of Galen put to-
gether. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry is adj
united by the concurrent testimony of those who
have proved its virtues to be of the latter class In
colds and consumption, asthma and chronic coughs
as we'll as IN other kindred diseases has been used
with almost universal success. In a climate 40
changeable as this, superinducing and aggravating
the family OF diseases above alluded to, this medi-
cine has a value not TO be estimated
None genuine unless signed L. BUTTS ON The
wrapper.
For sale by r. S. PATTERsoS Washington. ID c .
JOHN ii. PIERPoST, Alexandria; and o. NJ LISrHI
CUM Georgetown. Mar. 26-TThSdtri-
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RETURN or A CoNsUL.-Among the passengers
arrived lately at New Yerk in the Crescent City, is
NJ Victor Place, French Consul at Santo- Domin-
go, who is returning TO Europe.
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FINE GOLD, RICH JEwELRY. AND GE-
NEvA WATCHES.
/ AIDES are respectfully invited 10 call and OK
L. anime the magnificent stock Of the abov,
goods, which is now offered for sale al
Mr.. 3. Psrker's Fancy Goods store,
Near National Hotel. Pa nrennf

This stock comprises Watches, Cardovilles, Cha
teaines, Bracelets, Brooches, Chains, &c, and dis
plays the highest order Of mechanical taste and
skill The gold work Of these goods IL massive
rich in the extreme, and would bear comparison
with the most beautiful ornaments Of Benvenuto
Cellini Also, Watches Of every description-cy-
Under, lever, dupex-with plain ornamented
proved and warranted TO keep perfect time.
There will be found splendid collection of en-
amelled Miniatures, executed by the first artists
and in the greatest part true copies after the most
celebrated Italian masters, raphael, Titan Cor.
reggie, &c.,) and mounted as brooches, bracelets.
&c, in the latest styles.
To persons wishing to make handsome presents.
this opportunity offers inducements seldom 20 be
met with; for the public are assured that no assert
ment so extensive has ever before been offered in
America. :"
Mar. 20-WF&S6t
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or Yellow Skin and Complexion, would be
ngrecably surprised 70 find their skin white smooth
ana clear after washing few times with the true
Jones's Italian Chemical Soap vet such ia the real
effect OF this beautiful article
PERSONS WHO HAVE FRECKLES, TAN,
sunburn, Morphcw, &c, are delighted with the
transformation effected by 1.-THE above or any
other dishgorement vanish by its use, leaving the
skin clear and lovely. This is sold at
j. y. CALLAN'S,
Feb % Corner T. aud 7th streets.