Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1852-05-15
THE ANTI-SLAVERY BUGLE.
Bowen and MCNamce.

The New York merchants whose names stand
at the head of this article, had manhood enough
to assure the slave catchers that "Meir goods
and not their principles rcre on SALE" It seems
from the following, taken from the Strangers
Guide, that, in spite of the Union Committee,
they have survived this exhibition of manhood.
One Of tho most princely establishments
which t'adc can boast Of all over the wide
world, is that of Messrs. Bowen and McNamce,
IN New York. Their liberality, enterprise.
and intelligence have distinguished them as
among the first mercantile men of tho age and
their house is, perhaps, without a rival in its
Inc, in any country whatever; while its found
crs Will long be remembered among those who
have given dignity and Importance to mercan-
tile transactions on this Continent.
The building occupied by Mcssrs. Bowen and
McNomoe is worthy of being dedicated to in
dustnal purposes. 1t is built after the Elizabc-
THAN order of architecture, with a white
marble front, beautifully and tastcfully carved,
and presents the most showy and elegant front
on broadway, covering two lots, ll2 and ll3.
1t was erected in 1850, at an expense consider
ably over one hundred thousand doilarsi And
although there may be establishments compris
ing larger dimensions, thcrc is no structure
more worthy of admiration for its style and cl.
cgancc, in New York.
This is a matter of secondary Importance,
and the limited space we arc at liberty to ocer.
py, compcls us to give our attention rather to
the business arrangements of the establish
mcnt in doing which, we shall commence a,
the commencement.
The Bdscment-This part of the building is
used principally for storing goods, Of which
they IRE constantly receiving by every arrival
from Europe and the East Indies immense
quantities of tho newest and costliest fabrics
manufactured Of Silk. Besides the largo
storage room, there is one for "packing;" also
a small one where the entry of all goods rcceiv-
cd is made, by the clerks employed by this
system Of arrangement, the noise and incon.
vcnicncc of unpacking and rc-packing goods in
the salcsroom is entirely obviatcl, and tho
whole of it is done without interfering with
customers. Next, we come to the Second Floor
Standing al the extreme end Of this room, tho
length of which is no feet and the width
about 10 feet, one cannot bu: feel astonished
and admire the scene before him. On each
side beautiful mahogany counter table extends
the whole length OF the room, behind which
the shelves arc very tasteiully arranged and
filed with Silks, Muslins, and Dress Goods of
every variety. Should we attempt to par
ticularizc any Of the articles, we could hard-
ly tell which Of them to choose for our recon-
mendation.
The stock displayed is undoubtedly the rich.
est and best selected in the city, and is compos-
cd of English, German, French, Italian and
India Goods. Many of the elegant Silks were
madc from designs furnished by Mcssrs. B. &
Mem, whose experience and taste have long
since made them unrival'cd, and has secured
for them, also, the best trade in other cities and
places. This department of the business is
perhaps the most important and extensive, and
requires the services Of numerous salesmen,
who arc active and attentive in their situation
is arranged with excellent mcrcan-
tile taste, and exhibits system and order Pas
sing from the second We arrive at the Third
Floor Here VIC find ourselves amidst Shawls,
Ribbons, and vast assortment of every kind of
apparel. The show of colors is brilliant and
lovely, and VIC should think would make the
ladies perfectly happy in their desires to OBJ
tain something beautiful. Tho Shawls are of
the most exquisite and unique styles, ranging
in price from ten to one hundred dollars or more
each. The stock Of Ribbons is uncquallod in
extent, and the different qualities are adapted to
all kinds of markets and every season of the
year. Above this, and on the Fourth Floor,
Lace Goods, Linens, and all kinds Of White
Goods are to be found in great quantity and of
every quality. Going up still higher, We come
to the last and the Fifh Floor. Here we have
spread before us an infinite variety of Silk and
Cotton Hosiery, Kid Gloves, Sc, OF every size
and description.
In recommending this House, we feel assured
that our readers who try them, will accord us
credit for carrying out our professions Of speak
ing favorably of none but the best