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TO THE PUBLIC.
50 Why ,piu ne die 2,'


TINE light of science is penetrating the mist
i which has 50 long shrouded the cause of Asiatic
Cholera. Eminent physicians and naturalists in
Europe, and in this country, have ascertaned be-
u0nd doubt the presence of vast numbers Of animal
cule in the atmosphere of places infected by this
as well as other diseases The 'myriad races of
these insects in their various kinds therefore
believed to be the medium by which epidemical
and contagious diseases are spread. similar
opinion was advanced by the French Medical
school, and different persons, in 1882; although the
admirable scientific plans for investigation, above
noticed, not then attained nor published
early enough in the past season to be OF general
advantage. 1t is well known that eminent
physician Of France ascertained, by an experiment
on his person, that the disease commonly
called "Itch'' is caused by animalcule, which the
fume of sulphur (among its other admirable quail
ities) promptly destroys strong coincidence with
which, appears in fact published late in the past
season. that persons whose systems were intention
ally impregnated with this ''potent AGENT or dc
cidentally, (such attendants in works where gas
is obtained from bituminous coai,) enjoyed perfect
The only known means, even at the present day,
for applying this, any other vapor, TO the human
system in portable and safely recumbsnt manner, is
State Of Ohio, and lately completed by him in Tur-
key; by adapting it to giving the far-famed and
salutary baths of that country. This machine can
be used any lohere, with perfect case, then placed
entirely out of the way, and costs but trifie as
a considerable part can be made by females. Am
pie testimonials at hand. from numerous Uni
ted States surgeons, and other respectable physi-
cians in and out of Congress, on which was found
ed the unanimous adoption Of the inUenfion by both
Houses. These documents show the admirable pow
of different applications in this apparatus of pro-
noting health at all times, ("means which no fam
lily should be without') and aiding the physicians
in its restoration. For sample of their opinions
to its advantages in Cholera, the following ex-
| tract from one given by the estimable and we'll
experienced Chief of Bureau of Medicine and Sur
gerry, is offered "The improvement which you
have made in your bathing apparatus, very high
| ly approve, as it combines means which must be
highly serviceable. Its structure is simple, and
easily managed in its adaptation to Cholera" &c.
Statements of recent remar kable also given.
Applied at the Office OF the undersigned, City
Hail. east wing basement, No. %, and at the resi-
dence of the sick. Plain drawings and instructions
furnished to families individuals, at five dollars.
including patent right Public institutions in pro-
portion. A powerful and safely graduated electro
galvanic apparatus also applied.
Press please notice. BOYD REILLY.
March l2-lawl2w
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GREAT SALE.

DOCKS, drawings, paintings, engravings, and
ID statuary, at auction, by order Of the assignee
and administrator OF the late William A. Coiman,
long known a collector and dealer in rare books
and works fart, by Cooley Keese- John Keese,
auctioneer;) at No. 304 Broadway, New York,
commencing on Wednesday, 10th of April, and
continued for seven days.
This extensive sale will include Mr.. Colman 3
private library, and will comprise more than four
thousand numbers, embracing very large and rare
collection of old classics, viz:
More than sixty numbers of photography.
Illustrated works, including many of the best,
and of the finest proof plates.
The division Of poetry and the fine arts is quite
unique, and will make the entire sale of the last
evening.
subscribers copy Of Audubon the birds of
America-the plates of which are destroyed and
the work out of print-valued at $ 900.
One copy of Musee Royalc and Musee Francais.
A fine folio copy of Hogarth
Travels of Macmillan, illustrated with many
colored drawings at $50.
Shakespeare illustrations-2 vols, 4to, compris-
ing etchings and proofs, very scarce-valued at
1925.
One copy Encyclopedias Britai,nica-$l6O.
Penny Cyclopedia, early London copy-27 vols.
Smiths Catalogue Raisonne-s vols, royal svo.
Antiquities Of Herculaneum-6v VOLS, folio.
large and entirely unique scrap book, mostly
original American and English drawings
ALSO,
The we'll known set of six marble busts of the
Napoleon family-valued at $4,000.
And among the paintings, the Dying Gladia-
tor-valued at $4,000; the Roadside, by Agasse-
s 900.
ALSO,
A fine collection of water-color and pencil draw
ings, by the celebrated artists, Holland, Leigh,
Gunton, and others.
Terms: All purchases TO the amount of $500
and over months credit, approved notes, or 2!
per cent. discount for cash; smaller amounts, foI
cash on delivery.
The stock may be examined few days previous
| to the sale
40 Orders or bids for any work will be carefully
attended to- if sent TO the auctoneer; or they may
| be executed by the nearest bookseller.
Bids received and catalogues may be examined
| at the store Of TAYLOR x MAURY,
March 9-d&cp2aw3w Penn, av., near 9th ST.
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TURNER a. NUDGE,
Commission Paper Warehouse, No. south
Charles street, Baltimore,

Charles street, Baltimore,
IJAvE for sale AMES'S fine and superine Let
IL ter Paper, blue and white, ruled and plain I;
fine and superfne Foolscap, blue and white, ruled
and plain; Folio Post, Packet Post flat Cap, double
Cap, Envelope Paper, &c.
BUTLER'S fine, superfne, and frst-class Letter
Papers; bluc-wove, white wove, and blue-laid,
ruled and plain Packet Post; Commercial Post;
Folio Post, Fooscap, blue-wovc, and white-wove,
and blue laid; fat Cap, Denny, Medium, and Royal
Ledger Papers, Bank note Paper, &c.
HUBBARD'S fine and superfine Letter Paper,
blue, white, and assorted coors; fine and superfne
Hat Cap, blue and white Denny, Medium, Royal,
and Super-royal Ledger Papers; Medium, Super
royal, and double Cap Cover papers: glazed Me-
dium, Folio Post, Envelope Paper, Botting Paper,
Packet Post, SC.
HUDSON'S fine and superine Foolscap, blue
and white, ruled and plain; fine and superine Let
ter Papers, blue wove, white-wove, and bue-lald
Packet Post, (hand made,) Note Paper, &c.
KINGS superfine Letter Papers, Blue and white,
ruled and plain; Nos. and 5 Foolscap, blue and
white, ruled and plain; fiat Cap Nos and 4, De-
my and Medium Ledger Papers, blue and white,
OWEN & HURLBUTs fine aati supssAne Lct-
ter Papers, blue and white, ruled and plain fine
and superfine Foolscap, blue and white, ruled and
plain, Hat Cap Envelope Paper, &c.
PLATNER & SMITHS fine and superfine Let
ter Papers, blue and white, ruled and plain; Com
mercial Post Packet Post, Folio Post, &c.
CRANE & Co.'s, Dickey & Lyslc's, Cutters,
Jones Bros, Kendall's Southworth Manufactur-
ing Co.. Green & Flemmings, and other Writing
Papers Binders Trunk and Bonnet Boards; Hard
ware Paper; Patent Envelope, Cloth, Tea, Tissue,
and Printing Paper; Printing, Writing, and In
deble INK; Bleaching Powders; Enameled,
Ivory surface and colored CARDS; Letter and Note
Envelopes, &c.
Aug. 23-f
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SALE OF UNITED STATES LAND ABOVE
GEORGETOWN, ID. G.

ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON,
March l9, 1850.
PROPOSALS in writing will be received till the
first of May next for the purchase, for cash, of
a piece of land situate the Little Falls of the
river Potomac, which has been occupied as United
States magazine lot, together with the buildings
thereon. This land was conveyed 10 the United
States by deed bearing date 9th OF September, 1915
and is described in said deed Beginning at a
cut stone marked o. S. on two sides, near the head
Of the canal and 20 feet from the head bank Of said
canal"-(the canal referred to being the old Poto-
mac Company's Canal) land running south 36 de-
erees east Ar feet inches, 10 cut stone marked
az above same distance from the canal thence east
80 degrees north All feet inches, 10 another cut
stone marked above; thence north 80 degrees
west Az feet inches, TO another cut stone marked
as above; thence west 80 degrees south AIT feet
inches, 10 the place of beginning, containing four
acres and no more" And If the highest price Of
ered for the land and buildings shall be satisfactory
TO the Secretary Of War, deed will be executed
by him, under authority Of an act Of Congress
passed Sd Of March, 1919, conveying 70 the person
Offering the highest price, and 10 his heirs and
signs forever all the right, ttlc and interest Of the
United States in said premises IL being fully un-
derstood that such conveyance is not to include
any part which may have belonged 10 said Potomac
Company or which has been surveyed and laid off
for the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, which runs
through said land.
The proposals will not be opened till the above
named Ist Of May. They should be endorsed on
the outside " Offer for Lot at Little Falls."
GEO. TALCOTT,
b. Brig. Gen'l, and Col. Of Ordnance.
March 2I-lawta
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JACOB SNIDER, JR.'S
CARD.
wines and Liquors,

wines and Liquors.
rIyHE UNDERSIGNED would respectfully call
II attention 10 his stock Of WINES AND IL
QUORs.
The facilities possessed by him for obtaining
from abroad all Wines, &c, in their purity his
longer experience IN the business, conducted by him,
and more direct personal knowledge cit the pariots
tcins erotcing districts Of Europe nan ia possessed
v any oftrr house this city, afford for
the character and quality Of all articles sold by
him.
The arrangements Of his store and vaults are
such 10 make them, fact the substitute for the
cellar Of every consumer.
Persons wanting small assorted lots OF choice
Wines for special occasions can be supplied, the
shortest notice, with w, mes deoanted for immediate
use, including Wines o France and Germany, not
usually 20 be obtained here
COUNTRY TRADE and HOTELS supplied at
wholesale prices most favorable terms.
CLUBS will find Il much TO their advantage to
der from the subscriber.
FAMILIES can command the best Of Table Wines
at rery Io,c prices, also the cheapest sorts Of
Wines and Liquors, FOR CULINARY PUR-
POSES.
MEMBERS OF LEGISLATIVE BODIES, Messes,
and others at distance, can be supplied land
hare them sent by "PACRdGE EXPRESS"
FREE or CHARGED with Wines, &c, for
table, by the dozen, or i'm cases of ASSORTED
SORTS, at the shortest notice, by addressing
their orders through the Post Office, TO
JACOB SNIDER Jr.,
Importer and Dealer in Wines, &c,
10 Walnut street, Philadelphia.
6y-SEGARs, Of direct importation from Havana,
Of various sorts and brands, always on hand, from
$40 10 $40 per thousand, and sold by the single
box cheaper than at any other store in the city.
jan l6-df
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RAvENscRoF-r COLLEGE,

Columbia, Tennessee.
Under the control qf Bishop Otey and Convention qf
the Protestant Episcopai Church.
TNHE next session will begin the first Monday
i in September. Professor Macleod is head Of
the household; and viii fully carry out the plans
by which it is proposed TO make quiet, refined,
and affectionate homc-circle, promotive alike of
moral, mental, and physical culture. In the study
ball and the play ground, in the dormitories, at
table and in the parlor, constant attention will
be paid TO the habits and manners Of the students;
and pains will be spared to supply, as far pos
sibe, all the tender offices of parent
TERMS
Boarding, lodging, washing, mending, fuel,
lights, and tuition in all the classes, English, Ma
thematical and Classical, Modern Languages, sc. d,
$3.50 year, payable half yearly in advance, one
half on the first of September, and one half the
first of February.
Pupils may be entered at any time. and will be
charged accordingly.
Vacation-the months Of July and August.
RI. Rev. JAS. III. 0TEy, ID. D., President.
ASDsEw j. Polk, esq, Ashwood, Maury co.
JAMES WALKER, esq, Columbia, do.
Rev. f. II. CREssEy, Ashwood Rectory, do.
Jan. Trustees.
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LIFE ASSURANCE.
National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society.
% CORNHILL, LONDON, AND II WALL
STREET NEW WORK

National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society.
90 CoRNHLL, LONDON, AND II WALL
STREET, NEW YORK
CAPITAL, f5O0, 900 sterling, or S2,5OO, 900
~ (Empotoered by Aet of PGrliameat,) ID Vie.--
Royal assent, 9th July, 1888. GA Savings Bank
for the Widow and the Orphan" t. Lamie Muir
ray, George street. Hanover Square, Chairman Of
bte Court Of Directors, London.
UNITED STATES BoARD or Local DIREcroRs.
NEw YoRK.-C. Edward Habicht, Chairman ;
John S. Palmer, James Boorman, George Barclay,
Samuel s. Rowland, Samuel NJ. Fox, William Van
Hook, Aquila G. Stout, Tanning c. Tucker, Bache
McEvers.
PHrLApELPHA.- Clement G. Biddle. George r
Graham, w. Peter, (H. u. NJ. Consul,) Louis A
Cooley, William Jones
BALTIMORE. Meredith, John McTayisb.
(H. n. NJ. Consul,) Donald McIlvain Samuel Hef
man, Henry Tiffany, DIR. J. ". McCulloch.
BosToN; N;-George M Thatcher, Israel Whitney,
Franklin Dexter, Benjamin Scaver Elijah ID Brig
ham, +. A. Grattan, (H Il. vi. Consul.)
J. LEANDER STARR, General Agsnf
EDWARD II. RIcHARDsoS, General accountant
for the United States and b. ". n Coionies
Pamphlets containing the rates of premium, pros
pectus, examples, names OF gents, medical exam
iners, &c, be had free of charge on application
at II Wall street, and Of ag 'nts.
Part OF the capital Is permanently invested in the
United States in the names of three Of the local d-
rectors, understandable always the assured
in Of disputed claims (should any such arise)
. otherwise
Thirty DAYS are allowed after each payment of
Premium becomes due, without forfeiture of policv
The United States Local Board meet every Wed
nesday, at their Office in Wall street, where all
business connected with the Socetys operations in
America il transacted affording thereby eyer6
possible advantage Of promptness and attention 10
parties in Of leave TO travel, loans settlement
&c.
Medical examiners attend daily, at O'Clock. a.
m, at III Wall street, and at the Office of the dif
fercnt Local Boards and Agencies.
All communications TO be addressed 10
J. LEANDER STARR General Agenf
for Ue United States and for r. W d. Colon,es
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NEW SPRING GOODS.

NEW SPRING GOODS.
TINE SUBSCRIBERS have this day opened the
i following very desirable goods for Ladies'
dresses.
In SILK tpe tciH open
Plain Glace spring silk
Checked Glace spring silk
Fine Glazed striped spring silk
Super India spring silk
Plaid, figured and striped Fouard silk
Embroidered twisted silk
Embroidered Grenadine silk
In Mousseiine-
Plain Pink, Blue, Buff. Corn Drab. Green, and
variety Of figured
In Buegss-
Embroidered, very rich
Figured, very rich
Plain Pink
Plain Blue
Plain Apple Green
Apple Corn, together with a large assortment
of seasonable goods
All of which we ask the ladies TO come and see
before purchasing elsewhere, as are determined
to sell at small profits 10 ensure quick sales.
Mar. l3 p. II. H0OE co.
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PRINTERS AND BINDERS
VIZ TAREHOUSE, Nos. 29 and 81 Gold st.-Man-
w ufactory, corner of Broome and Sheriff sts.,

New York
The subscribers offer for sale, Of their ownman-
ufacture, their improved patent Single and Double
Cylinder Printing Presses for newspaper andlbook
work; Card Printing Machines, Proof Presses,
Hydraulic Presses, with orougM iron Cylinders
Gecred and other Standing Presses; also, Litho-
graphic and Copperplate Presses, Binders mate;
rials, &c. &C.. Chases, Cases, Galleys, Furniture,
Stands, Imposing Stones, SC. &C., constantly on
Printing Office including Type and Ink, furnished
on the most favorable terms. Printers, publishers
and others, wishing to establish Newspaper,
Book or Job Office, will be furnished with an esti-
mate for the same in detail, if desired. Machinery
made to order or drawings. Iron and Brass Cast
ings 10 order. They also manufacture superior
cast steel mill, pit, cross-cut circular and other
Saws, supply OF which they keep cons constantly on
hand. II. HOE co.
NJ h. Proprietors of newspapers who will insert
the advertisement three times and send us a num-
Der Of their paper containing it, will be entitled 70
amount of their bill. Jan. 26-f
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Ala VILE DE PARIS.

A LA VILE DE PARIS.
French Confectioncry, Bon-Bons, Fancy
Boxes, Comestibles, &c.
~ GAUTIER respectfully announces to the
". public that he has now completed his winter
arrangements, and is fully prepared to furnish
BALLS, PARTIES, DINNERS, AND PRIVATE
ENTERTAINMENTS,
with every description onofFRENCH CONFECTION-
ERY, PRESERVES, COMESTIBLES, &c. &c, in
the best manner and at the shortest notice.
He would state that he has given his particular
attention, during the past summer, to the manu-
facture Of every description Of
FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, B0N-BONS, &c,
to which he calls especial attention. he thinks he
has arrived at perfection in this branch of his
business which is not equalled by any other house
in America, is proved by the large orders he is
continually receiving from the North for these ar
ticles.
FANCY BOXES, sc.
His annual importation Of these goods has ar
rived, and will be arranged for public inspection
on Saturday, the 22d instant, TO which he particu
ary invites the attention of those desiring Holiday
Presents, which, for newness and beauty Of style,
will vie with any ever imported into this country,
and will be sold on the most reasonable terms.
The following articles now in store, and con-
stanty for sale;
300 boxes Petit Pos
500 do Mushroom
100 do Truffies
5000 lbs. Preserves, assorted, by the pound or in
Large assortment of Sauces, Spanish Olives
300 bottles Currant Jelly, assorted sizes
1900 lbs. Chocolate, of different kinds
200 kegs Grape
200 quart bottles Of fresh Tomato
300 bottles Tomato Sauces, at 26 cents per
bottle
FOR HIRE.
He has for hire, on the most reasonable terms,
the following articles:
Two pair Of very rich Candelabras
Silver Spoons, large, dessert and tea
Forks large and dessert
Glass Ware OF every description
Large assortment OF Plates, Fruit stanos, &c.
LA VILE DE PARIS,
Dec l2--dlw&eotf corner Of llth st Penn. av.
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AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL"


ron TINE cuRE or
Colds, Coughs, Asthma, Influenza, Group,
Whooping Cough and Consumption.
rT,HE uniform success which has attended the
il Of this preparaton--its salutary effect-its
power TO relieve and cure affections OF the lungs,
have gained for Il celebrity equsled by no other
medicine We offer il 10 the afflicted with entire
confidence in its virtues, and the full belief that IL
will subdue and remove the severest attacks Of dis
case upon the throat and lungs. These results, as
they become publicly known, very naturally at
tract the attention Of medical men and phiIanthro-
psts every where. What IL their opinion Of CHERRY
PEcToRAL may be seen in the following;
VALENTINE MoTT, NJ. D., Professor Of Surgery
Medical College, New York, says:
II gives me pleasure 10 certify the value and
efficacy Of Ayers CHERRY PEcroRAL, which con-
slider peculiarly adapted 10 diseases Of the
throat and lungs"
From EDWARD HITcHcooK, M. d., III. d., Presi-
dent Of Anhoa College
&c. AyER-Sr: have used your CHEsRy Pgc-
roaAL in my own case Of deep-seated bronchitis,
and am satisfied, from its chemical constitution,
that IL is admirable compound for the relief Of
laryngial and bronchial difficulties IL my opinion,
70 It's superior character, be OF any service,
you at liberty TO use Il as you think proper.
EDWARD HITCHCOCK.
AMHERST, Sept ~, 1s4e
From BErJAMIr SrLLrmAN, NJ. d., LII. d., ETC.,
Professor Of Chemistry, Mineaiogy, &C., Yale
College member of hs literary, historical, ptiio-
sophioai and scientific societies Of Amerioa and
Europe
deem the CHERRY PEcToRAL an admirable com
position from some Of the best articles in the Ma
teris Medica, and n very effective remedy for the
class Of diseases IL is intended 10 cure.
NEw HvEN, CT., Nov. I, 1549.
READ THE EVIDENCE.
HARTroRp, Jan. 26, 1s47.
DIR. ]. G. AYER-Dear SIR Having been rescued
from a painful and dangerous disease by your
medicine, gratitude prompts me 10 send you this
acknowledgment, not only in justice 10 you, but
for the information Of others in like afiiiction.
A slight cold upon the lungs, neglected at first,
became 80 severe that splitting Of blood, violent
cough and profuse night sweats followed and fast
ened upon me. became emaciatcd could not
sleep, was distressed by my cough. and pain
through my chest. and in short had all the alarm
ing symptoms Of quick consumption. No medi-
cine seemed at all 70 reach my case until provi-
dentially tried your CHERRy PEcTeRAL, which soon
relieved and now has cured me.
Yours with respect Z. A. STEWART.
Prepared by J. G. AVER, Lowell, Mass.
Sold in Washington, ID. C., by t. ID. X w. n.
Gilman; Georgetown, DR.. Linthicum; Alexandria,
Cook 4 Peel; Richmond, Purcell, Ladd Co, and
druggists generally. Feb. l2-dly,trlaw,&w
A NICE AND VARIED COLLECTION OF
IA VALENTINES, Comic and Sentimental.
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California Permits are issued to Life Insurance
members at New York and London rates. Pros-
pectus table of rates, and all information TO Life
Insurance, and all papcrs necessary 70 effect Insu-
rance, can be had at the Office of the Company, or
by letter TO the Agent at New Orleans.
In order TO accommodate all Glasses, young men
and mechanics having families dependent upon
them, the Company will allow all persons insuring
for life, where the premium amounts to over So
per annum to pay one half in cash, and one hall
in satisfactory endorsed note at IL months bearing
interest at per cent. per annum Feb. 19-
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No. 242

dred and forty three, shall be accompanied by a
written guaranty, signed by one or more response
BILE persons, to the effect that he they undertake
that the bidder bidders WILL if his their bid be
accepted, enter into an obligation in such time as
may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Navy,
with good and sufficient sureties, to furnish the
supplies proposed.
''No proposal shall be considered unless accom-
panied by such guaranty. II, after the acceptance
of proposal and notification thereof to the bid
der or bidders he they shall fail to enter into
obligation within the time prescribed by the Secre-
tary Of the Navy. with good and sufficient sureties
for furnishing the said supplies; then the Sec
retary of the Navy shall proceed to contract
with some other person or persons for fur
nishing the supplies and shall forthwith cause
the difference between the amount contained
in the proposal guaranteed and the amount for
which he may have contracted for furnishing the
said supplies for the whole period of the proposal to
be charged up against said bidder or bidders, and
his or their guarantor guarantors; and the same
may be Immediately recovered by the United States,
for the use of the Navy Department, in an action OF
debt against either all Of said persons"
Mar. 20-Iaw4W