American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-08
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~ Fourth Auditor of the Treasury and Cnarge 70
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WASHINGTON. April %, 1851 |
CODFREY PATTIsoN, a CO.. OF NEW YORK,
W take leave inform their friends and the public,
own account For the future they viii connns them
selves strictly the Cbrison Btsiness for the pur
chase Of dry goods, in Glasgow, Scotland
From their experience 10 the trade, they feel con
ent that they the interest OF those engaged
In the Importation OF dry goods and they respectfully 30
iicit orders which shall have their best attention.
The name OF the firm In Glasgow is changed to GoDynrT
PArrisos Co. !, -,
The New York firm being dissolved, they viii be pleased
70 receive orders through their agent James Patson, NO.
81 Pine street, New York.
GODFREY PATTIsoN 4 Co., Cbnsmission Merchants,
Glasgow, Scotland.
Messrs Dsnnison, Wood Co, New York.
Mcssrs. w. O. Pickersgin Co., do.
Messrs. Merritt, Ely Co.. do.
Joseph Walker, esq, do
The subscribers being entrusted with samples
doth and patterns OF these goods for the United sate
market, invite the attention OF the trade
GODFREY PATrISoN Co., glasgow
Once, 81 Pine street, New York. mar ~
DoKER BROS. a JONES, 50 Market street, Phlsdel
phia invite the attention Of the trade 70 their spen
did stock Of Fancy and Staple BoNNET5 and HATS, OF
all kinds purchased for cash In Europe by one OF our firm
assortment Of city and eastern made Boots and
Shoes. All Of which they offer at very low rates.
TIME BEST AND MOST VALUABLE AGRICULTURAL
IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY, exhibited n
Awarded TO r. Whitman, IT., No. SO Light street, Bait
more by the Maryland State Agricultural Society, at thei
ID Annual Fair, held In Baltimore 3D. Gath and 18th
October, 1850.
FOR the best Plough in the ploushing match 81
For the best ploughng with or team, Especial pre-
Tor fbe h>st nlousb On az bh;t,on Ist nrpr,,nrn