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Spring am6 Gunner GOODS.
All new and Cheap.
AARSN KLINE

Tnvites the attention OF the good people of
lBloomsburg to his stock Of new and fash
ionable spring and summer goods which he
has Just opened in the Brick Block third door
above the Exchange Hotel in Bloomsburg,
and which he will sell
CHEAPER THAN THE oHEPEsT,
lie has an assortment Of
Dry Goods, Fancy Goods,
READY MADE CLOTHING,
And full variety of dress-goods for la
dies and gentlemens' wear and fancy.
GOOD BAR@AINS
Can be made by purchasers who will call
and examine his goods, for he will sell, and
sell 30 per cent less than the goods can be
bought elsewhere in town.
Bloomsburg, April 23d, 1851.
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THE GRAEFENBERG
MANUAL OF HEALTH.

A Complete handbook of medicine for fami-
lies. Price 80 cents.
Office 2l4 Broadway, NY.
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from secret dsease, need no more become the
victims of quackery, as by the prescriptions con-
tanned in this book sny one may cure himself,
without hindrance to business, OF the knowledge
of the most intimate friend, ard with one tenth
the usual expense. In addition to the general
routine of private disease, it fully explains the
cause Of manhood's early decline, with obsersa-
tions on marriago-besides many other derange.
men.s which it would not be proper to enumerate
in The public prints.
Any person sending twenty five cents, en-.
closed in letter. will receive one copy of this
book by mail, or fivo copies will be sent for one
dollar. Address. DIR. w. Young. No. f52 Spruce
street. Philadelphia Post paid.
B DR.. Young, can be consulted on, any
OF the Diseases described in his different
publications at his offices, 152 Spruce street,
every day, between and 8 o'clock, (Sun>
days excepted.)
Philadelphia, March 80, 1s5o-12m
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NIENDENHALL & MENsCH

MENDENHALL & MENSCH
HAVE JUST RECEIVED AND OPENED NEW STOCK
Of Spring and Summc +
A Cd Cd I'D @ o
Which they offer 10 their old patrons and
new ones at the best of bargains. They can
be found at their old stand on Main and
Market streets, and their stock will be found
10 be selected with care, and TO embrace
every kind of goods fashionable and de.
sirable for the season. They have FIench,
English and American cloths, cassimeres,
satinets and jeans for mems wear, and va.
riety of Lawns and Gingham's of the most
fashionable styles for ladies. They have also,
Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, Cedar
ware, Hats and Caps, and, in short, every
thing usually kept in a country store.
w Call and see that we do sell cheap
for cash or country produce.
Bloomsburg, April 23d, 1851.
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BOOTS g. SHOES.
AT THE LOWEST PRICES. ca,

G2Ap
AUGUSTUS WILSON
Respectfully announces TO his friends and the
public that he has taken the Boot and Shoe
Store lately kept by Warren Russell, where
he has always on hand and makes TO order
all kinds of Boots aud Shoes at the following
prices:
Mems fine calf or morocco boots, 81 a A so
do kip or COW hide, 8 25
do calf shoes 90
do cow hide, rs
do miners, nailed, 2a2 so
Ladies CATERS, ga 90 90
Thick soled slippers la 81
I" Pump soled, l 90
Jenny Lind,s 25 90
Boys, youths and children's shoes in pro-
portion. He manufactures his work of the
best of stook-warrants il 10 wear; and is
determined TO sell ii as low as others can
their Yankee or city work. Call and see for
yourselves. Shop on Main ST., next door
below Hartman's Store.
Bloomsburg, April LIST, 1851. 4
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American repertery Of Inventions.
TO MECHANICS, INVENTORS AND
NIANUFACTERS.
MlNg@JRS. MUMN g coo

Seventh vol,me Of the Scientific Amrican.
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,


Under The direction Of AARON HATGHT PALMER, Of NetU
York, and WoRTmNGToN GARRETTsoN SNETHEN, of NsIo
Orleans attorneys and Cbunseors Of The Supreme curt
Of the United States.
This establishment Is formed for the following objects
l. For practising law in the Supreme Court OF the Uni
ted States and conducting professional business before
Congress-
q For the prosecution and recovery Of all claims in law
or equity against the United States before Congress
the Executive Departments, against foreign Govern
ments before Boards Of Commissioners
B. For the settlement of accounts with the STATE Trea-
sury, War Navy, Post Office, and Interior Departments
and obtaining the remission Of fines penalties, and for
fetures for alleged violations of the revenue post oce
or other laws
For securing letters patent for inventions from the
united states or from foreign Governments and procu-
rng and warrants and pensions under the various PEN
siop laws OF the United States.
For collections generally embracing debts legaces
tries.
g. For the purchase and sale Of lands in any OF the
States or Territories Of the Union and oannp moneys
on mortgage Of real estate lying therein
T. For Investment of funds In United Statoa am,
stocks and oans collection of the dividends thereon
generally for the transaction Of all business pertanno q
q law, loan, and banking agency :
All communications addressed, postpaid. 10 Measrs
Palmer a Snethen American and Foreign Agency City
of Washington will receive prompt and faithful attention
PALMER A SNETHEN,
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SILK GOODS.
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nowEN A MoNAMEE, l12 and ia Broadway, New
ID York have now In store, and win 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 newest and 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
are assured every attention has been paid to
present stock Of goods unequaed either in extent or
variety by any similar establishment in the country
MANY OF our richest goods manufactured nom de-
signs or samples furnished by us, and win be found
adapted TO the trade in the larger cities and towns
The following embrace the leading articles Of our stock;
Extra rich Chene and Brocadc Silks
Rich Paris Bareges Muslins, and Organizes.
Rich printed silk Tissues, new article.
New style English Poplins.
Barege de LANES Paris patterns.
New style French Prints.
English, Scotch, and American Printed LAWS
Super Black eros de Rhines.
French and English Ginghams
Plain and embroidered Canton Grape snaWB'
Rich Paris Ribbons, large assortment
Millinery Silks Grapes, &C
Dress Trimmings, newest style.
Bombazines, Alpacas, and Muslin ue Laines'
aces and Embroidery.
isens and white Goods Of every description.
Kid Gloves, best manufacture
EnoI;sh and German SILK and Cotton Hosiery.
long and Square Cashmere Shawls.
Rich silk Mantillas, great variety.
poneee and sptalfeld Handkerchefs.
italian Crayats and Sewing Silks
Also great variety of rich goods for evening dresses
not enumerated in the above.
Also snchews, sarnets, Fancy SILK Cravats Bay state
plaid Long Shawls Linen Cambria Handkerchief Green
Bareges Satins Silk scarf Suspenders Plain black and
high coored Mouscline de LANES, Turkey red Prints,
Curtain Musns, OIL Silks, Belt Ribbons, serges Satin
So Those who visit this market for SIR Goods, who
would consult their interest, and who desire to see
stock unsurpassed every department at the very low
est market prices, are respectfully invited VAL
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aEoReETows AND IT'S AFFAIRS.
GEoReErowS. July 26-12 m.

GEoRGETows. July 26-12 m.
The exhibition Of the Catholic Male Free
School came off yesterday in the old church
which was well filed The exercises through.
out were very interesting, and reflected great
credit upon the Rev. Mr.. O'Hannegan, under
whose charge it is. After the speaking was
over, the Rev. Mr.. Linch distributed to each OF
the pupils a handsome premium.
Our market was literally crowded this morn
ing with edibles of every kind and sold at about
the following rates: Best cuts of beef, 10c. per
pound; lamb, 31i@623c. per quarter; NUT
ton, 6@Sc. per pounds butter, 2O@25c. per
pound; eggs, l24c per dozen; chickens, $40
$3 per DOZEN potatoes, 374c. per peck; toma-
toes, 4Oc. per do. apples, 25@81o. per do. ;
peaches, 81 per do. cantelopes, 6l@25c. a
piece; watermelons, 1Sa@373c. per do. cab
bage, 4@129c. per head beets, 4@6c. per
bunch; cymlings, 124c. per dozen.
The -four and grain market remains quiet;
old -four is selling at $4, new 1925. There
was sale yesterday afternoon of three thou
sand bushels new wheat to the Columbia mills,
at $685.; to the same, twelve hundred
puon0io Piiiio WAioo CoIu uI oAC.j outo, uOuc III
market.
ArriOals.-Schr. George Washington, z. Jones,
King George county, Va, corn to Boyce, Tay-
lor & Co.. schr. Constitution, Lyell, Westmore-
land, wheat, &c. to Boyce Taylor g. Co.
Sailed-Packet schr. D. Philips, Small, for
Alexandria.
Cleared-Brig Susan, Boyce, South America.
Canal 7Tade.-Arrived, Southampton, Cum
berland, COAL Canonicus, do. do; Col. Clay, IS
miles, cement, &c. Reindeer, Cumberland,
coal.
Departed = Emily Hoffman, Mountaineer,
Edward Paysin, Mary, American Flag, Star,
VIM. j. Boothe.
The recent rains have increased the water in
the upper levels of the canal, and large num-
Der of boats are expected between this and
Monday.
Messrs. Barnard and Bucky, Auctioneers,
sold, yesterday afternoon, frame house and
lot, on High, near Bridge street, for 1916;
purchaser, VIM. H. Edes.
Drover's Rest-86O head of beef cattle; 26O
sold to city and Georgetown butchers at prices
ranging from 1926 to So per hundred; 522
sent to Baltimore and 70 left over
Old sheep from So to $50 per head; lambs
from Sl.75 to W per head. ELECTRO.
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effects of that light and immoral literature which deluges
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Respectfully and sincerely, your obliged servant,
EDWARD HITCHCOCK.
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WIN. GOODRICH 4 cos MERCANTILE Law
wv AGENCY, No lie Market ST., Philadelphia.


ASSOCIATE OFFICES.
TApPAN DOUGLASS New York
H. RUSSELL Co. Gate Geo. W. dordon,) boston'
j. ID. PRATT A CO., Baltimore.
VIM D. PIERCE a co, Cincinnati.
CIIAs BARLOW a Co, st. Louis.
VIM b. PIERCE CO.. Louisville
This well known and extensive establishment invites
Merchants Manufacturers and Bankers, to an nvestga
on of its system and gratutous test Of its records of the
standing and responsibility ca traders In the u States
our patronage has enabled during the past
wear TO open Offices in Cincinnati, Louisville, ST. Louis,
and New Orleans; these in connection with our long
tablished Offices in Boston, New York, and Baltimore,
enable us TO offer facilities and advantages which time and
experience alone could accumulate, and which we believe
are unequaled.
We are prepared TO make collections in any OF the sta
Territories, Canada England Ireland, Scotland
Germany and in any commercial port OF me ILL., ~
will pay particular attention TO old and douot
the collection of which class have eNtraoruiniy w
tiea and have been unusually SUCCESSFUL -
Having full lists and reports Of nearly All tne ~ - ar
,r t,o Uned states we at all times prepared -
LIZ 80, ,ratn,tously the names OF good ana respos'
1890 ~ any part Of the United States anu Oa e.
cyn.tJ With our Agency Is Commissioner Ios e
~ an States who Is enabled TO anoru every ncy
~ al form for preparing accounts Sc LOT
| u se, thereby e'o'u'e WV mar "a
OF Q debt
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HUDSON RIVER
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF NEW YORK

Office Seventh street, third door a6ove d. Composite
the office Of the Hntelligencer.)
CAPITAL 100000
All paid in and securely reSted besides large surplus
WILL insure MERCHANDISE, DWELLINGS, HOUSE
HOLD FURNITURE and other property, any where In
the DISTRICT ADJOINING STATES the most favorable
terms.
ga No policy issued for greater amount than 5000
any risk.
by this Company will be LITERALLY ADJUSTED ARD PROMPT
PAID.
ISAIAH BLOOD President
I. G. MORGAN, Vice President.
p j. AVERY, Secr'y. GEO. b. ARMSTRONG,
may 12-1awG Agent, Washington, ID. G.
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EDUCATIONAL.
sAIVF

nR. P0RTER'S WONDER-WORKING SALyE, as pre-
- pared by the late Dr. TALEY, of this city, acts like
charm invariably eecng permanent in all cases Oh
Wounds, Bruises Burns, Scalds, Chlblans Painful Swell
ngs Bes Piles Assesses Ulcers and Sores of all kinds
1t is wonderfully eficacious for Inflammation rising
of the FEMALE BREAST inflammation arising from any
cause.
As lip salve and for chapped hands, it has no supe
rior. It will make perfect cure in a hurry.
The subscriber has used it in his own family with
astonishing success, and recommend it with con-
6dence And well assured is the PROPRIETOR its c
cacy that the purchaser win be at liberty to return what
save is left and his money be refunded in case of failure
A. GRAY, Bookseller, 18th street,
ap A-lawy General Agent for the U. s.
Also for sale by DR.. IL. ii. WOODRUFF, Druggist,
nd sts
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- THE sUD9CRIBERs VIII despatch
~3A SPECIAL MEBSENGERs, twoor more
UaElN\ times per month, BY steamships, via
- CHAGkEs and PANAMA, ia charge
- -. Of parcels, jewslry, valuables and mall
aDe matter which win in all arrive In San Fran
the mail ~ --' 1850 Il I
we Deg 10 announce to the public that have entered
with the heaviest transportation house
me islnmus who are bound TO TO transport goods
ohaeres 70 Panama, Ia advance Of all other cspscss<,
anu having made arrangements with the u g. Mail and
all other steamers the Paeihc the carriage OF our
goods, prepared 10 guarantee their dayey I'm San
Francisco within a specified time. 49, 81
In addition TO the superior qualities Of the line for the
transaction OF Merchandise its manifest ADVANTAGES over
the w. g. Mail and all other compettors the transpor.
taton of letters and parcels between the Pacific and At
lantc States, well known and already generally ap
precated by the public The value Of mercantile letter.
delivered by three four days In advance other
competition being properly estimated. tN
We have also established agencies In GUAYAQUIL,
CALLAo, and VALPARAISO, for which ports, and other
cities the South American coast we are prepared TO
receive LETTERS and PARCELS which win be promptly
despatched their destination by agent In Panama
The mail for South America is made up but once q
month. THOMPSON d HlTCHCOCh,
Managers and Agents,
149 Pear, cor. of Wall st., New York
REFER, BY PERMISSION, 10 Messrs. johnson Low
den us Wall st.; spoford Tileston Co, AZ South ST.
Nesmith Co., 90 Pine st.; and Levi Apgar Coz 20 Dey
street. mar A-
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ECKARDT a. BROTHER

IL. method of informing their Customers and the
Public generally that ty have opened Branch of their
business the Avenue in the dwelling of the late Mr.
TRAyERs between 18th and 18th Streets which they
handsomely fitted up, hoping by strict attention to bust
ness to share portion Of the public patronage. They
will constantly keep hand fresh assortment of Cakes
and Candies of every description Ice Cream Jelies
Charlotte Russo, BlancMange, and Pyramids of every
style for table ornamentsthe handsomest intro
duced into this city; together with large variety OF
French Confectonares Their Saloons will be constantly
kept open where the choicest Creams of the will be
kept The most particular attention paid to furnishing
Ball Parties and Private Entertainments.
p. Sail orders left at the Store the corner of
and 9th streets, the Patent Office the Avenue
will receive prompt attention. June 27-eotf
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First Premium Grand and Square Pianos

KNABE a. GEHLE, Manufacturers
4R Nos 4, Q, 8, o, and IL Eutaw street, Bal
"mSV tmore. New tributes TO the excellence
of Baltimore made Piano Fortes. The
Maryland Institute at their last exhibition, awarded TO
the First Premium for the best Grand Piano. and also
the First Premium for the best Square Piano exhibited
II will be reooleced that in lS4s Piano also received
the First Premium by the same Institute.
be lightly regarded We may therefore say that having
taken the First Premium, wherever our met
with competition offer them to the public with con-
hdence might not otherwise avow, guaranteeing all
Instruments made by 10 give satisfaction, or they may
exchanged within six months from day Of sale The
durability Of workmanship further guarantee for
ave years.
Having just completed large additions to Manufac
tory, hope 10 supply all who may honor us with
their patronage; invite all who desire superior
Instrument carefully adapted 20 the clmatea very inn
,,ortant matter, and which have made our careful
studyto call and examine various Styles which
are constantly finishing and which will be sold at the
lowest market price for cash OF approved paper.
In addition the above public testimonials, Pianos
are recommended in Of the highest praise by the
following eminent artists, whose certificates can be seen
at our Warerooms Charles Bochsa the great composer
and musical director 70 Mad A. Bishop; Mr. Geo. Knoop
Miss Adele and Charles Hohnstock and other distn-
ruished performers To the many accomplished Professors
and Amateurs by whom Pianos constantly used,
whilst making thankful acknowledgements 70 them,
we refer for further testimonials
Old Pianos taken in exchange.
Pianos hired and tuned mar ~
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LIE COURIER DIES ETATs-UNIs,

(THE UNITED STATES C0URIER)
Office 70 Franklin Street, near Broddioay Ne,o York.
This French Newspaper is issued daily. Terms Of
the Daily, SO.
rJNHE COURIER DES ETATS-UNIS gives now in full
the trial Of III. De Bocarme and Wife, which is going
on in Belgium, and creating extraordinary sensation
throughout Europe
few copies of the numbers containing the report
be had at the Office. Four cents number.
The complete report will also appear in pamphlet
form in the Weekly edition of the Courier des Flats Us
the first number OF which issued Saturday. the 2Sh
ultimo.
Terms of the Weekly SO year-singe copies cents.
liberal discount to clubs agents and publishers.
III
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A New and Beautiful Style of Painting

TNHE 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 citthe Zinc
Paint from the SusseD Mines N. j. which far smpasses
in beauty Of finish and durability the best of white leads
All disagreeabe and poisonous effects 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 Q. w. Skinner, Com. Jos. Smith, j. Lahrop, esq,
Navy Agent, Major W. Reilly, and Thos Radcliffe Esq
ID. FINCH SON, of u and 18th SITS
N, II, All shades of different colors made from this
article. June lift