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yXTM GOODRICH CO.'S MERCANTILE a LAW
wv AGENCY, No. 116 Market ST., Philadelphia

yITM GOODRICH 4 cos MERCANTILE LAW
w AGENCY, No. 116 Market ST., Philadelphia
ASSOCIATE OFFICES.
TAPPAN A DOUGLASS New York
n. RUSSELL Co; Gate Geo W. Gordon,) Boston.
j. ID. PRATT a Co, Baltimore.
WIN D. PIERCE Co, Cincinnati.
CIIAS. BARLOW 4 Co, st. Louis.
VIM b. PIERCE CO.. Louisville.
This well known and extensive establishment invites
Merchants Manufacturers, and Bankers TO an inyestga
ton Of it's system and grautous test Of its records of the
standing and responsibility traders In the U. States
Our increased patronage has enabled during the past
year 10 open offices in Cincinnati, Louisville, St Louis
and New Orleans these, in connection with our long
tabshed offices in Boston, New York, and Baltimore,
enable us 10 offer facilities and advantages which time and
experience alone could accumulate and which We believe
unequaled
We are prepared make collections In any OF the States
Territories Canada England, Ireland Scotland, France
Germany and in any commercial port Of the world and
will pay particular attention TO old and doubtful debts in
the collection OF which class have extraordinary fac
ties, aud have been unusually successful.
Having full lists and reports Of nearly all the Attorneys
In the United States at all times prepared TO fur
nirh you grstutousy the OF good and responsible
LAWYERS In any part Of the United States and Csnadas
Connected with our Agency Is Commissioner for
lv a. the States who enabled 10 afford every facility
aud legal r for preparing accounts, &C. for mmediate
us. thereby avoiding delay often fatal 70 the collection
fs deh~ mar -
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- THE sUBSCRi BEERS viii despatch
~>rM9 SPECIAL MESSENGERs, two or
\ n ynKNN\ times per month, by Steamships, via
55A@eee-44 \ CHAGRES and PANAMA, In charge
~, Of PARCELS jewelry, yaluables and mail
apie Ater, which will in all arrive in San Fran
the mail. T''--- - - Z, = ~ --.'-F.--,.
We Deg 70 announce 70 the public that have entered
connexion with tho heaviest TRANSPORTATION house
istnmuh Who are bound to transport our goods
ohAgres 70 Panama, advance of all other eupyesses
anu having made arrangements with the u g. Mail and
al other steamers the Pacific for the carriage OF our
sos we are prepared 10 delivery in San
Francisco within a specified time - '-'.'---
In Audubon 10 the superior qualities the line for the
transaction OF Merchandise its manifest over
the u D. Mail and all other competitors in the trasor
taen OF letters and parcels between the Pacific and At
antic States are well known and already generally APP
precated by the public The value Of mercantile letter
delivered by three four days in of all other
competition, being properly estimated
We have also established agencies in GUAYAQUIL,
CALLAO, and VALPARAISO for which ports, and other
cities the South American coast, prepared TO
receive LETTERS and PARCELS, which will be promptly
despatched TO their destination by agent in Panama
The mail for South America is made up but once
month. THOMPSON e HITCHCOCK, E
Managers and Agents,
149 Pear, cor. of Wall ST., New York.
REFER, by PERMISSION TO Messrs. johnson a Low
den, Ito Wall ST.; Spoord, Teston Co., 48 South st.;
Nesmith Co, DO Pine st.; and Levi Apgar Co.. rs Dey
street. mar 24-G
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WONDER WORKING sALvE.

TAR pORTERS w0NDER-W0RkING SALVE, as pre-
pared by the late Dr. TBY, of this city, acts like
charm Invariably eecting in all of
Wounds Bruses Burns Scalds Chilbains, Painful Swell
ings Bes Piles Assesses Ulcers and Sores OF all kinds
IL IL wonderfully eicacious for Inflammation or rising
OF the FENALE BREAST inflammation arising from any
cause
As lip salve and for chapped hands, 1t has no supe-
rior. u viii make perfect cure in hurry. -
The subscriber has used it in his own family with
astonishing success, and can recommend 1t with con-
6dence And well assured is the PROPRIETOR OF it's EN-
ooy that tho purchaser win be ut liberty to return what
sslve u len and his money be refunded in of failure.
A. GRAY, Bookseller, 18th street,
ap A-lavy General Agent for the U. 8.
Also for sale by DIR. III. III. WOODRUFF, Druggist,
OF " and 18th
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mar u
SILK GOODS


DoWEN & McNAMEE ll2 and ia Broadway, New
I'D York. have now in store, and will receive by early
packets and steamers very extensive assortment OF
French German, English, Italian, and India
SILK AND FANCY GOODS,
embracing every variety Of the richest styles
offered in this market. Sample cards are now ready
for exhibition. Merchants from every section Of the
country, and particularly old friends and custom
ers, assured that every attention has been paid
present stock Of goods unequalled either extent or
variety by any similar establishment In the country
Many Of richest goods manufactured from de-
signs samples furnished by us and will be found
adapted best larger cities towns
The following embrace the leading articles Of stock
Extra rich Chenc and Brocade Silks.
Rich Paris Bareges, Musns and Organizes.
Rich printed silk Tissues new article.
New style English Poplins.
Barege de Laines Paris patterns.
New style French Prints.
English. Scotch, and American Printed Lawns.
Super Black eros de Rhines.
French and English Gnghams.
Plain and embroidered Canton Grape shawls.
Rich Paris Ribbons, large assortment.
Millinery silks, Grapes &C.
Dress Trimmings, newest style.
Bombazines Alpacas and Muslin de LANES.
Iaccs and Embroidery.
Linens and White Goods Of every description
Kid Gloves, best manufacture
English and German silk and Cotton Hosiery
Long and Square Cashmere Shawls.
Rich silk Mantillas great variety.
Pongec and Spitalheld Handkerchief
Italian Cravats and Sewing Silks
Also great variety Of rich goods for evening dresses
not enumerated in the above.
Also, Sinchews Sarnets Fancy silk Crayats Bav Stats
Plaid Long Shawls, Linen Cambria Handkerchief Green
Baregcs, Satins, silk Scar Suspenders Plain black and
high coored Mouseline de LANES Turkey red Prints,
yestngs. &c
p1 Those who visit this market for STR Goods. VIII.
would consult their interest, and who desire to see
est market prices are respectfully invited to call
mar a.
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~ REAT chance for Book Agents 10 clear from $500
VI $1,000 yearl Books of universal utility. SEARS
NEW AND POPULAR woRKS-the most splendidly
Illustrated volumes for families issued the Anne
rcan continent containing than POUR THOUSAND
CRAVINGS designed and executed by the eminent
artists Of England and America.
The entire series have been carefully examined and
strongly recommended TO Superntenden Trustees and
Of Schools by the following distinguished gentle
His Exceilency Hamilton Fish, Ex-Governor of the
State of New York; Christopher Morgan, Secretary
State and Superintendent Of Common Schools N. ";
Romeyn Beck esq, NJ d. Secretary Of the Regents Of the
University, N. " the Legislative Committee Colleges,
Academies, and Common Schools; Rev. Edward Hitch
cock LII d. President Of Amherst College, and Professor
Of Geology, Massachusetts,"
Amherst College, Dec. 25, ls4s
Mr.. Robert SdTs-Dcar Sir have looked over the en-
tire series Of your valuable publications with much
terest and proht and quite surprised at the amount
Of literary labor you have performed and the research II
must have cost you TO obtain many fine illustrations
while you have active superintendent extensive
business. also grated at the decidedly moral and
influence which your books will exert and can.
not but hope that they will do much TO counteract the
effects of that light and immoral literature which dolugcs
the land and like the frogs Of Egypt up even 20
the kneading troughs Of our Kitchens. May you live long
to follow your plans.
Respectfully and sincerely, your Obliged servant,
EDWARD HITCHCOCK.
1.-THE works alluded 10 n having been examined and
recommended follows: and popular Pictorial
Description Of the United States Pictorial History of the
Europe, Description of Great Britain and Ireland, Pcto
rial Family Annual Treasury of Knowledge Information
for the People The Family Instructor Pictorial Sunday
Book, Bible Biography, Bible History, and second series
Of The Wonders Of tho World.
Gentlemen Of responsibility and Of good address wanted
to sell the above popular Pictorial Works Full parcu
lars Of the principles and profits Of the Agency will be
given application either personally by letter The
Please address ROBERT SEARS, Publisher,
mar "a 12s Nassau street, NY
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LAURENCE THOMSON g. co.

IMPORTERS Of Brandies, Wines and segars. No. E..
change Place, Baltimore, offer for sale extensive
assortment Of
BRANDIEs-J. Hennessy, J. J. Durand, superior old
Jean Louis 1871 and 1888; Maglory; oard Dupuy Co;
Pnet, Castillon Co.; Martell; Durand Co: A sesg
nette; J. J. Dupuy and ]. Fraud brands.
WINEs-Champagne, Oaret, and Hook, of various
grades Also, Port Sherry Madeira, Sicily, Lisbon Bur
gundy Malaga, and other Vines in great variety.
SEGARS-Hayana and Principe Segars, OF approved
brands, constantly receiving nom the manufacturers
HOLLAND GIN-Grape and Gray Mare brands Of nns
flavor; also, London Brown Stout Porter bordeaux
and Msrsctlcs Sweet on Sardines Maccaroni Vermoeui
Csnsry Seed, H. ms ~
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First Premium Grand and Square Pianos.

KNABE a GEHLE Manufacturers,
Esrfrl55I Nos. A. O, 8, 0, and III Eutaw street Bal
mi M nj timorc. New tributes TO the excellence
v of Baltimore made Piano Fortes. The
Maryland Institute, their last exhibition, awarded to
the First Premium for the best Grand Piano. also
the First Premium for the best Square Piano exhibited
II will be recoeced that in 1S4s Piano received
the First Premium by the same Institute
Such testimonials not easily earned and not TO
be lightly regarded We may therefore say that having
taken the First Premium, wherever met
with competition, offer them TO the public with a
fdence might not otherwise ayow, guaranteeing all
instruments made by 70 give satisfaction, they
be exchanged within six months from day Of The
durability Of our workmanship further guarantee for
five years
Having just completed large additions TO Manufac-
tory, hope 20 supply all who may honor with
their patronage; and invite all who desire superior
Instrument carefully adapted TO the climate-a very inn
portant matter, and which have made careful
study-o call and examine various styles which we
constantly finishing and which will be sold at the
lowest market price for cash OF approved paper.
In addition TO the above public testimonials, Pianos
recommended In terms Of the highest praise by the
following eminent artists whose certificates be
at Warerooms Charles Bochsa, the great composer
and musical director to Mad. A. Bishop; Mr. Geo Knoop
Miss Adele and Charles Hohnstock, and other distn
gushed performers To the many accomplished Professor
and Amateurs, by whom Pianos constantly used
whilst making thankful acknowledgements TO them
we refer for further testimonials
Old Pianos taken in exchange.
Pianos hired and tuned. mar "a
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PATENT LIGHTNING RODS.

I SPRATT, ELECTRICIAN AND ELECTRO
y. METALLURGIST, and Double Iatentee of the I'M
proved Lightning Rods-These superior Rods of
bombed anneaed ron with zinc protectors and electro
positive elements combined in their manufacture thus
rendering them equal TO copper conductors They
in ten feet lengths, with accurately fitted brass screw
connecting joints, entire style of metallic (pG-
tened) attachments for brick frame buildngs also
glass isolators of novel and ingenious construction
(patented,) forming lock; the whole mounted with o
solid platinum silver point (patented twelve inches long
surrounded at the base with the angular godpated
gative magnets, which possess the power TO extaor
binary extent Of dschagng the opposite elements of
most fearful thunderstorm, and embrace the entire per.
fiction Of science up to the present time In addition
they furnished with angular gold-pated negative
magnets, thus guarding laerally the whole constituting
the most magnificent and silent conductor
to the public.
All orders left with the subscriber, or with Mr.. A.
Duffy opposite National Htct9encer Office, eth street,
will be promptly attended 70.
jy 23-6td& law6we c. w. HEYDON, Agent
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III. method Of informing their Customers and the
Public generally that they have opened Branch a. their
business the Avenue In the dwelling % the late Mr.
TRAvERs between 18th and 18th streets which thsy have
handsomely fitted up hoping by strict attention 10 bus
ness 10 share portion Of the public patronage They
will constantly keep on hand fresh sssortment Of Cakes
and Candies OF every description Ice Cream, Jelliss
Charlotte Russo, BlancManee, and Pyramids of every
style for table ornamentsthe hsnd,omest ever intro
French Conectionares Their Saloons viii - constantly
kept where the choicest Creams Of The season viii b
kept The most particular attention paid 20 furnishing
Ball Parties and Private ENTERTAINMENT.
S.-An orders left AZ the Store on the corn.r Of
and 9th Streets the Patent oe on on the Avenue
viii receive prompt attention June 1--eotf
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THE DAILY REGISTER,

f.r.s PUBLISHED DAILY
MORAN SICKELS, PHILADELPHIA,
circulated extensively among the Merchants of that
city, and travellers find it in all the Hotels, Steam
boats and Railroad conveyances diyerging from Phila
delpha. 1t contains correct list OF the of those
arriving at the principal hotels daily and
quenty is the best the Proprietors of Hotels
other cities have for extending their business among
the travelling public.
n EVANS FIRE AND THIEF PROOF SAFES,
W for the of Merchants, Storekeepers and others
full assortment of various sizes in store The above
Chests warranted equal to other make for security
against Fire Burglars having withsood the test of both
without injury or loss to the owners in any instance
ALso-In store and for sale
Seal and Letter Copying Presses and Books
Trucks, for moving Boxes, Bales, &C., in Stores
Druggists Presses, with Cylinders and Pans
Packing Levers, for Dry Good Stores, &c.
Portable Shower Baths of construction suitable for
warm cold water
Refrigerators, for keeping Meats Butter, Milk, &C., in
dining room, hall, or cellar
Water Filters for purifying muddy bad Water, caused
by Rains, Limestone, Mari, or other causes.
OLIVER EVANS,
81 s. Second, door below Chestnut street,
mar 81 Philadelphia.
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.



IIoURs or DEFzKfuKE 81 the passenger Trains on
III the Main stem and Washington Branch Of the
baltimore Ohio Railroad:
FOr Cumberland Hancock, Martnsburg, Harpers Ferry
Winchester Frederick, Elcots Mills, and intermediate
points, daily, at O'Clock, a. Night Express Train
for Cumberland and the West leaves daily at o'clock,
pm.
EAsTvARDLr.
Prom Cumberland, daily, at 8, a
DO. do. by express train for Baltimore,
lOp.m.
Hancock. lOL An
Martnsburg, llH an.
RiarIsrs Ferry, Gm.
Passengers going b. or coming from the Vest BY the
express train, pass the mountains In tho daytime
and those Who leave New York at o'clock, a. M, and
some through by the express train from Philadelphia
vii take the evening train from Baltimore, The train
from Cumberland win arrive 10 breakfast At Baltimore,
and New YORK
Through tickets sr.issued between Baltimore and
Between BsItmors and fittsburs 10 60
And between Philsdephi. and wheeling 10 90
And between Philadelphia and Pittsburg IA 90
between Sfaunfon Va, and Baltimore so
The accommodation train between Baltimore and Fred
orick vf present. leaving Baltimore at AZ, p.
N, aud Frederick Al 10 minutes past 7, m, Sundays
excspt~d Ear. AZ the rate ~ three cents per mile.
WARRINGTON BRANCH.
From baltimore a. q q and p. m, daily; and II ..
a m, daily, except sundsys
From wsshington a m and $, ,. M and At ., q m,
dsiiyf sscspt Sundays.
Round Trip teke, 70 and from the Relay Hous. thirty
mSaI- Ut. ENGLAND, AGENT
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who have purchased them lie would respectfully sub
nit that establishment like his, which gives regular
employment, at fair Hvg prices, TO large number Of
respectable industrious females Is deserving Of liberal
encouragement from the citizens Of Washington especial
ly who bound by principles Of reciprocity and inter
and mechanics.
Shirts, Collars Bosoms, Cravats, Handkerchief, Sus-
penders &c. constantly kept for SALE Call and view the
assortment.
Good SHIRT-MAKERS can always obtain employment,
juno 16-eotf Intelligencer cepy.l
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VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND LAND AGENCY

II N. GILBERT has opened an Office in Washington
i'll. city, where he will give his prompt attention to
all those who will favor him with the AGENCY to sell farms
In Virginia. Maryland the District of Columbia Having
followed farming heretofore and being northerner by
birth, he appreciate the wants of such from
the North for the purpose of locating farms in this ycn
ity He has the agency to sell goodly number of farms
in Virginia. and those coming from the North would do
well to call before purchasing, at his residence Penn
syvana avenue first west of the Capitol Gate.
" 1p,
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1.-THE UNION FEMALE ACADEMY,'

On l4h street, betpeen III and Neo York AOenue.
Mrs. H. RICHARDS will commence the Second Year
vi of her Seminary for Young Ladies, SEPTEMBER STH
in suitable brick building just erected for the purpose
and fitted up with the best furniture The young ladies
will have access free of charge to the library and the
large and beautiful collection Of neo apparatus, in the
Union Academy They will also have the privilege of
tending the semmonthly Lectures Philosophy, Chem
stry, &c., by the Principal of the Union Academy.
Circulars obtained Of the Principal 14th and
streets, or at H. Farnhnm,s BOOKSTORE fan 2-eod4y
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EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE for YOUNG LADIES,

NoTfhacest corner Of 9M and ~ Streets
fNHE INSTITUTE will its session on the first
OF September with efficient corps of Professors and
Teachers In every department
Terms for boarding pupils, $3.50 per annum including
English and Mathematics.
Terms for day pupils-per session of fve monts-from
$40 TO S22 In English and Mathematics.
Ancient and modern languages Music, Drawing Paint
ing, &c, extra. Circulars to be had Of the Principal
Early application for admission is necessary
WILLIAM j. CLARK, Principal.
WASHINGTON CRY, August 3, 1851
Il.
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CLASSICAL, MATHEMATICAL, AND COM
MERCIAL INSTITUTE

Under The care of Req. Alfred Holmead, Rector,
and Mr.. Charles Tucker, a. N.
NIE DUTIES Of this Institution will be resumed on
the 18th of August, In the lower Saloon of Mr.. GA
russ building.
In English, Mathematics, Greek, Latin and French,
the will be full and thorough. Pupils fitted for
the Countingroom or College.
The experience of fifteen years, In the management
boys induces the confident belief that the satisfaction
pressed by their former patrons both in Mary
land and Virginia, will be shared by those who may be
care.
For terms and further information apply the Rector
the Rev Alfred omead, ut his residence 9TH between
and streets. jy 29-du
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=. 8. MYER. MAGISTRATE.

Has removed 10 corner II and Sh streets, oPposits
the General Post Office.
A LII BUSINESS requiring the attention % . Magis-
IA trate will be promptly attended 20.
CoNvEfANcINa.-All instruments Of writing carefully
and expedtously prepared Also, claims against tlie
Government prosecuted 10 settlement an b-co3w'
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NEW WORKS,

T IFE AND TIMES Of John Calvin, by Paul Henry,
Ia d. D. Translated from the German, by Henry
Chrisfs Second Coming, win IL be PreMilcnnis' BY
Rev. David Brown, A. M.
Young Mans Counsellor, by Rev. Daniel Wise, A. NJ.
History Of the Republic Of Liberia
Christian Purity, by Rev r.. s. Observation-Disclosures
By Bishop James.
Adams Women Of the Bible.
For sale bv A. GRAY, 7th street.,
jy A--eo opposite oddTsllovs Hall.
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CoLLEcroR's 0TFIcr, July n, 1851
NOTICE To TAXPAYERS

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that the Taxes Cor ths
IN year 1851 arc due and payable at this ofhce
and that abatement Of 10 per cent will be allowed BY
law upon the Taxes for the current year, paid on
before the 3lst day Of August ensuing.
jy 22--eotd n. ,. ROCHE, Collector.
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IHE DESIGN Of this book Is, to furnish proof texts
i alphabetically and systematically arranged, all
the Important topics introduced in the Old and New Tes
taments Great has evidently been selecting
and classifying these texts. They MI limo
500 pages arranged under less than $50 distinct
topics with average Of p haps half dozen texts TO
topic The book IL furnished with full index, which
greatly increases It's usefulness and In every respect
not only very valuable Kind Of work, but undoubtedly
the best az It's class extant
Were Il generally possessed carefully studied and faith
fully used the result would be the introduction Of
In biblical knowledge II isoommcnded 10 all clergy
10 students, 20 families, and especially 10 Sabbath
school teachers The good paper, fair type and mechan
cal execution of the work. worthy Of it, contents The
second sercotype edition Of this book being it, twenty
lflh edition Qssued In $780, Il great Improvement
former editions In The number and arrangement IL topics
The fact that 1900 copies Of II have been published
within few years. 20 meet the gradually increasing de-
mand for H. Il gratifying proof Of the estimation In
which II Is held. AUSTIN GRAY,
9TH street, opposite Odd Fellows Hall,
Agent for this city.
Ca Subagcnts are now canyassing for the work
through the District. Ian lG--eotf
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Bridge street. doors from Congress a., north side.
ID Oder BROTHER respectfully infDrm their MEND,
~ and e public generally, that they are daily reccly
Ing In add0n q clr ArraAy large aud extensive stosk
OF fAPkk-HAN0fA0s AND uPllOLsfERING GOODs
new patterns u Paper Ae We have In store one Of
me most extensive sssortments Of Paper, &c Ia the Dis
trcL Persons viii nnd y 10 their advantage 10 give Us
than any houss In the District.
Every article In our line made 70 order such A Hair
shuck, and Cotton MATTRESSES, Pew Cushions Cur
tains, Feather Beds, Easy Chairs. Lounges, &c, &c
Or Patented Hair Spring Mattresses made 10 order
June f-dt1lWAsJs R0DIER BROTHER
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NOW
TIME undersigned have the pleasure of announcing to
their customers, and the Public generally that they
successfully using that new, beautiful and dura-
BILE article, but lately introduced into this ctythe Zinc
Paint from the SusseS Mines N, j., which far surpasses
in beauty of finish and durability the best of white leads
All dsagreeable and poisonous effects common to other
Paints, by this avoided We would respectfully refer
those who wish to be better informed of its merits before
having their houses painted, to-
Com; O. W Skinner, Com JOS Smith, J. Lathrop, esq,
Navy Agent, Major w. Reilly, and Thos Radcliffe esq
ID. FINCH q son, of Il and 18th SITS.
N b. All shades of different colors made from this
article. .Inne lift