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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-09-21

In another column will be found the
proceedings CT the Guernsey County Dem
ocratic Convention, which we were re-
quested, by the convention, to publish
Both. the Democratic and Wing conven'
lions ofthat county have nominated can
didates favorable to the passage Of a pro
hibisory liquor law similar to that Of Maine
The Wings, however. passed no resoiu'
tons on the subject. The resolutions pas
sed by the Democratic convention will be
found in the proceedings.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-09-21

SHERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue of . writ Of
- " enditioni Exponas issued from the court of
Common Pleas within and for the county Of Mon.
roe and State of Ohio, and TO me directed, I win
offer for sale at public outcry, at the honss Of Pc.
ter Witten, in Jackson township, 10 said county. on
Saturday, the LIST day Of October, 1858.
between the hours Of 10 o'clock, am, and 4
O'Clock p. M, on said day. the following describ-
ed personal property, to wit: ~
One sorrel stallion. known by the name Of
Sharrowtack, ten years old; and one bay horse
twelve years old; taken in execution and levied
on as the property of Peter Witten and Thomas
Witten.
sept. 81. 81 90 M. MORROW, shsd.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-09-21

DARING RoBERY.-The store OF Mr.. Ma
thaniel Holden, of this place, was entered
last night by two Williams, who stole four
or five dollars in change, and a revolver
They attempted to carry off the safe, bul
alter they had succeeded in reaching the
pavement with it, some person in an ad.
joining house opened the window and en-.
CURED what they were doing. when they
fled. The entrance was effected by pry-
ing open the north door, with chisels.-
Marietta Republican.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-09-21

or The Fair on Wheeling Island seems
to have been rather a splendid affair."
Between thirty and forty citizens of this
place were in attendance.
Are the citizens of this county making
such preparations for our own Fair as they
should! If not, it is high time they were
looking about them.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-09-21

~ Hon. WIN. F. HUNTER has present.
ed us q basket of pink.eye potatoes, which
are the largest we have seen. The seed
potatoes planted were quite small. This
refutcs the idea that in order TO grow large
potatoes, large seed must be planted.
Farmers would do well to remember this
fact. and if their experience is moi the
same. we would be glad to hear from them
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-09-21

REPLY TO AusrRIA.-Secretary Marcy,
it is said, is busily engaged in drawing up
an answer to the Austrian pronunciamento
about Kosta. 1t will be a paper, a la Web
ster on Hulseman. High ground will be
taken. and, withal, excoriating. 1t will
be addressed to the Austrian Minister at
Washington.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-09-21
w. w. LIVINGSTON, Sec.y.

o. The reasonable correspondence
found concealed in Major Andres boots,
when he was searched by Paulding. Will
liams and Van Vert, has recently been
discovered at Albany. The papers con-
sist of an enumeration of the number and
disposition of the American forces al West
Point. and description ottne fortifications,
with suggestions in regard to weak and
exposed points.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-09-21

o. w. A. Whitlesey, ESQ.,. recently
nominated by the Democrats for Senator,
for the Washington and Morgan District,
declines the nomination. .
John Kelsey, ESQ.,, also declines the
nomination for Senator in the Belmont and
Harrison District.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-09-21
Rai7way Disaster.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, Sept. ia collision
occurred two miles below this city, or the
Hudson river railway, at 4 o'clock this at
ternoon, between a single engine, and the
P~oughkeepsie passenger train going south.
One fireman and two breakmen on the
passenger train were killed; and both the
engineer and fireman on the single engine
badly injured. None of the passengers
were hurt. Both locomotives were COM
pletely smashed.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-09-21
Maine Election.

Portland, Friday, Sept. 16.-The re-
turns from 81 towns give the vote for Gov
ernor as follows: Crosby, wing, $4,000.
Pillsbury. regular DEM, 90, 800, Morrill,,
irregular Dem, $500, Holmes, Freesoil,
1850. The Senate is composed of 81
members, and stands thus: Ten Demo
Gratis and six wings elected, and fifteen no
choice. House, 60 Democrats. 81 wings,
and 9 Freesoilers, with 90 Democratic
towns to hear from.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-09-21
New York Democratic Convention
SYRACUSE, N. Y, Sept. 10.

The Democratic State Convention as
sembled this morning. There was a great
struggle between the Hards and Soits to
secure the election Of the different officers.
Ira P. Barns (Hard) was nominated for
Chairman; J. P. Skinner (Sof) was nomi-
mated for the same Office, and great con
fusion ensued. The Hard candidate fl
nally obtained the chair. A motion was
then made to adjourn till 4, P. M.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-09-21
Markets..

CINCINNATI, Sept. 19.-Flour dull-no
sales-holders asking SIS. Provisions un-
changed-market firm. Linseed oil zee.
Coffee dull and offered atlower rates with
out finding buyers. Sugar firm, fair de-
mand.
WASHINGTON, Sept. l9.-It is said the
President will show no favor to the Pacific
railroad.
Mason's name was discussed in Cabine,
to-day in connection with the mission to
France.
Dix will moi 60 to France.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-09-21

hFA fire at Amsterdam, N. Y, on the
18th destroyed property worth $4,000,
most of it in the best business region.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-09-21

GThe following is the Democratic
ticket in Washington county:
Represcntative-Thomas Ross.
Auditor oratio Booth.
Clerx-O. Lewis Clark.
Treasurer-Wm. Devol.
Commission-Benj iRightmire.
In6rmary Director-Jas. S. Cady.
Coroner-James H. Jones.
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Baztimore Cattze Morket.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 12.-Oferings at scales
to-day amounted to 1900 head Of beeves,
700 of which were sold to city buchers and
packers, at prices ranging from So so TO
"a 95 per 100 lbs. on the hoof-equal to
7 90 to 50 25 net, and averaging So rs
gross. 800 head were driven to Philadel-
phia.
SHEEP high and quite scarce, Hoes
Sales at from Sc rs to 81 25 per 100 lbs.
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Arrival of the Steamer Niagara.

tS~e
HALIFAX, Sept. 13-The steamer Nj
agara. with dates to the Sd inst, arrived
here this evening.
The last accounts from the East say the
Car was likely to reject the modified vi
enna note. leaving the Eastern question
in a more unsettled state Than ever.
The weather, in England, had been un-
favorable during the greater part Of the
week. for agricultural purposes.
The rates of interest at London had run
up 10 4 per cent.
The weather continued unsettled up to
the time the steamer sailed.
a dispatch from Athens Of the. Goth states
that Thebes, in Egypt. was almost des-
troyed by an earthquake.
The war party in Turkey has gained
the ascendency. Matters are considerably
complicated, and the question of giving
Russia a new excuse for p%ostponing the
settlement is discussed. A hostile feeling
against France and England is also man.
ifested among the Turks, who accuse the
allies of cowardice. 1t is rerumored thai
Turkey is willing to have the Pr%incipalities
formed into independent States under the
protection Of the four powers
The Russian Consul General has been
recalled in consequence of favoring Tur'
key.
A change Of the Turkish Ministry is ex.
pected as soon as the present crisis is set
tied.
The Emperor and Empress of France
are still at Dieppe.
1t was thought there would be another
reaction in breadstuffs.
Slight outbreaks have taken place a
Rouen, in Belgium, on account of the higl
prices Of grain.
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Noble County Ticket.

The Democrats Of Noble county have
put in nomination the following ticket:
Auditor-Robert Barley.
Treasurer-John Fowler.
Sherif-Dr. F. M. Mason.
Pros. Att'y-Jabez Beltord.
Surveyor-John II. Jeffries.
Commissioner-Samuel Engle.
Coroner-John Geddis.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-09-21
Democratic State Contention.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Sept. IA.
The A~damantines have nominated G.
w. Clinton, Secretary Of State; James T.
Brady, Atty General; John B. Fay. En-
gineer; J. Z. Cooley, Comptroller; and j.
G. Mather, Canal Commissioner. They
also adopted a resolution complimentary
to Senator Dickinson with cheers. The
fact that a bully stood ready to shoot down
Gen. Ward, as he called the convention
to order, was freely commented on, when
the convention adjourned, sine die.
The Soh-shells assembled at Brinstnal's
Hall, Market Hall being refused. Several
Hunkers adhered to this organization
John B. Skinner was elected temporary
chairman, and made o speech in favor OF
the Baltimore Platform, and National and
State administrations, which was received
with cheers. After debate, On motion OF
John Van Buren,, the convention ad%j ourn-
ed till tomorrow morning, in order to give
the hard shells an opportunity to retrace
their steps and unite with the regular con.
vention.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-09-21

1.-The telegraph this morning brings US
considerable news, but none ofimportance.
The Arctic has arrived, bringing 200 pas
sengers and among them Mrs. Stowe
Breadstufs have a downward tendency.
The Turkish affairs remained unchanged.
The prospects for peace are thought to be
worse than by last advices.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-09-21
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 10.


The North american has the following
special despatch from Washington: "The
Russian, Prussian and Austrian ministers
have filed in the State Department a pro-
test against the conduct of Capt. Ingra-
ham. Marcy's views, on this momentous
matter, are matured, and will probably be
submitted to a meeting of the Cabinet to.
morrow. They occupy upwards of eighty
manuscript pages, and will be the grand
document OF the Administration. 1t will
be spread before the public in a few days"
The Union comments with uncommon
severity on Mr.. D%ickinson's letter.
Tobacco.
The Tobacco market continues firm and
active. About 100 hhds. Ohio have been
sold at full prices as last quoted. The sup
ply of Maryland is moderate, and sales
have only been in small lots. Ohio-com-
mon brown and greenisb. SIS to SIS 25;
good common SIS so; middling to good
middling So rs to Sc 25; fine do. Sc 10
So; common spangled SIS SO 10 Sc so;
good do. Sc rs to 81 so; fine So to SO;
yellow $40 to S13 per cwt.-BaAimore
Sun of Saturday.
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Received on Subscription

To the spirit of Democracy" for the
wsek ending Saturday, September II,
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Per steamer <sulnars
Steam Engines & Sugar Mills

steam Engines q Sugar Mills
BATON ROUGE FOUNDRY.
TNHE subscribers are fitting up Fou,
l. steam Engines, as follows:
One Engine IL inches cylinder, 4 e. stroke.
with Sugar-Mill. Rollers 1 #. long, 2G in
Iiameter, with wrought iron shafts
One do inches cylinder, a feet stroke,
with sugar-mill. Rollers IT. long, 2e in
diameter. 4....
One do IL inches cylinder, 4 feet stroke,
with sugar-mill. Rollers 4 feet long, 20 in /:
diameter ~
One 10 inchesc ylinder engine 3 l-2, stroke,
suitable for saw-mill or medium size
sugar mill
We are now extending the buildings con-
nected with the Foundry, and increasing the
machinery, and are enabled 10 do all kind of
work in our line that may be confded to u.s.
The patronage Of the public is respectfully
solicited. HILL X HENDERSON.
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HATS. HATS.

M D. PHILLIPS has Just received per
W. steamer Empire City from N. "
splendid stock Of snmrhct hats. consisting
ot Gents Snperiinc blark aud white Mcles-
skins. white aud black Cassnlcrc. Lephcrn
Panama and Straw Hats Of every descrip.
ton. and style. also large assortment Of
Youths. anil Buys Hats Of all kinds all
wanting articles in this line will find Just
the thing they wish. mar. 29iy
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r.. TuNNaRD. f,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER. ~
CARRIAGES, HARNESS, Be q

THE SUBSCRIBERS stock of Buggics
Rockaways, Barouches, Coaches, nc. ha.
been selected by himself, and comprises
every variety. To bis already complete
assortment be is daily making additions.
Persons will find IL 10 their advantage, t.
call and examine his stock.
W. r. TUNNGRD,
t'onrr Of Churrt r Main ST.
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To Planters and Otl1ers,

T WOULD beg leave to call your atten-
l. ton now, and at the opening Of the
coming season TO my large and exceedingly
cheap stock Of Domestic Dry Goods which
Notwithstanding the heavy advance of Dom.
estics, and every class Of negro wear, am
enabled to sell At low prices; am now re-
ceiving and will continue to receive week.
ly through the season fresh supplies Of No.
Goods Of this class, all I ask il a call :
mar 29:y w. D. PHILLIPS,
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o. Lauya Street, tssaxss Lafayss.s 4 Third.
pEGS respcctlal)yto INFORM his friends
II aad the public generally, that he has
just fefurped from New Orleans with 4
splendid and well selected assortment of
Spring md summer Goods, for gentle.
mems clothing--wLich he offers on the most
reasonable terms. $3.50 ....Is.s.r','Te
All no wants is call, before going else.
where. y .4 * 80 mar 3O.3m.
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For sale or Rent.

A TWO Story Frame House. lately &C.
IA cupied by J. NJ Csrsigan. Esq. II is
pleasantly situated. Terms liberal. Apply
to tnsr l5. Tnos. PaESpsheAsr.
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| J.PARRy& c o.,
wAslssals sna aessil Dnlsr In
Groceries and Provisions,
corssv Of Third a~d Convention 6ts.,
(ssAA fHx MAaxGT) BATON soUee, La.
"E tender our sincere thanks 70 our
w numerous friends and customers tof
their liberal patronage. and would state, that
we intend to merit still greater patronage.
by keeping on band at oil times large and
well selected stock and by selling on such
terms, that II will be an inducetpeht for pur-
chasrrs 10 call Oh rs.
Orr Stock eossias Of tie foliowinR aapis
svti,lcs
600o lbs. Stage and Sbay's and Duflield
Sugar cured hams,
1000 do plain hams;
4OOOd do shoulders 1900 Sides
Is 1000 lbs choice dried beet,
N i,.. 100 barrels mess Pork,
- = 10 do Of prime Leaf Lard,
8t t.g 50 Kegs do do do,
VS. fsFf 10 bbls No I Mackefel
M t 10 No2 do.
so barrels fresh Flour,
20 boxes Buekwhcst,
10 hhds prime sugar,
20 bbls loaf and crus..d sugar,
SO boxes star candles,
e 20 dol sperm do
$50 boxes NO. |, soer,
....r. 90 do,fine Toilet,
tg 2 do CASTLE soap,
~ Kegs fresh butter,
.tr.,-l. keys goshen do
100 lbs. fresh Cheese.
boxes fresh pine apple do
10 lbs sugar crackers, ..
10 Bnsion do and 10 butter DO
8 Tiescos Of Rice. ttr
10 boxes Mxc X Macs Tobacco
i, ... DO honey dew do
~. 10 do best Cayendish 10
.t.- 10 do smoking do
f. gs5 10 10 cigars, Regalias.
Liquors, pickles. Ale, Porter, Cider,
Preserves. Candies,
so hays Coffee; 20 chest Tea.
Also. A LAx.E srock ~ SHELF GOODS.
n x s Azessa CROCKERY. TN
k1y WAkg Ware, Willow-wa
" ood- ware. &c. All OF which will be sold
at a small advance. mar 23-y
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Superior Teas.

A FINE assortment Of Green and Black
~ Teae, 10 quarter. halves and pound
pac kages. inst received direct from New
York. Prices from 50 cents 10 $50 per
>pound. fapril col JOSHUA BEAL.
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Liver (,Olriplaiplt,

CAN ~: etftctualy cured BY III. tire Of
" Hollands German Bitters. Price re-.
duced TO scvcnty-aye cents, can always be
had fresh at the arug store Of April II.
WI. BOGEI %
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Hay, Bran. Corn, AID Oats.
A FINE lot on hand at the Feed, Produce
n and Grocery Store Of
fapril 60. JOSHUA DEAL.
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COrms tQIhu NO btuu1u mug
TNIE original Three Minnie snlvc will
i e4ectually remove and cure Whorts
Moles, Corns, letter, Salt Rhenm, RinA
Worm and Toothachc in from 3 TO 10 min
utes. Fnll directions accompany each vial
call Immediately before 1t Is all sold.
april ~. WM BOGEL, Druggist.
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Notice.

TNHE Louisiana Institution for Mutes and
(, l. Blind, on st. Ferdinand street, Baton
Rouge, is open for visitors from 10 10 ~ o.
clock, A. NJ, each day, Sundays Only excep-
ted. feb. .stf
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CARD.

A CARD.
RY request Of my numerous patrons, I
- have been induced 10 get Soda Tickets
Of which will sell Is for one dollar OF six
for % cents. WM. BOGEL, Dyuege..
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Derfn snery. large assortment o
l French, English, German end Amer
an Perlumery, will constantly be kept TO
sale at the drug store Of WIN BOGEL,
feb-i3-tf Lafayette 81.
N. B.--Cologne Water OF all qualtie
will be sold, to siit customers.
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CONTEMPORARIES, 60.
| - THARNlSY HOUBE. !

{ - ---l--l~
30 HARVEY HOUBE,
Chufch q. Nation RoMEarLa ;,
Nm MAIlKH AM, lavoks i
TINS above iAyesite Hotsl II NV coni!
i pkts In Ill ils afranseaests snd III
accom- dstdatimgs are equal 70 tioes 81 any
house Of the same size In the south.
FIELDING MFsSELMAN :.
Wholesale and Retail DsAlsr IN All kinss
8 or C0NFECTI0NAglES !.
Conner Of Third and Laurel Sts.. tnsarl,
opposite the Bank --i3aton Rouge
ITAvlNG this day nrpucrD his prices,
Ii he IL prsps red h furnish oil kind Of
CANDY 1t wHo,RsAEt and nsvAiL, on
more favorable terms Ahsm eau be had ia N.
Orleans; and having experienced workman,
his candy will always be prnx and FRESH;
care bling taken that no @dclcicnous ingre-
dientn ID used in It's manuiactute. o. Is too
often The case with confectionery purchased
1t AUCTIONS and from irresponsible houses.
lie trusts that the trade Of this, ard the
adjoining parishes, will give him their or-
ders TO oil, which he Il prepared 10 do TO
any amount, having made arrangements for
the best quality Of sugar in market. and be-
ing in correspondence with one Of the large.
est horses 10 New York, to supply him with
fancy confectionery and articles in his line.
September 7,.y. W nsi b 81.
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FAMILY MEDICINES.

...l FAMILY MEDICINES.
7 HAVE been appointed agent for Baton
J. Rouge and vicinity for all ofDr. Swav-
ne's celebrated Family Medicines, among
which ore Dr. Swsyne's compound Syrup Of
Wild Cherry; Swaync's vermifuge; Dr..
Swayne's Sugar coated Sarssparilla and Tar
Pills. All Of which will be sold at his
prices. Call and get \ circular.
april 2oly. VIM. BOGEL, Druggist.
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{ tA,NFEC'rlONARIEs--.A large and
~ varied assortment by sfg val
isiHbt aa ]. PARRY h Co.
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Soda Water.

NOR SALE--A valuable negro woman.
l. A good house servsns Aplly at the
Comet Office. mai JD.tf
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Just Received.
A fine lot Of fresh currents; 10 kegs
IA fresh Goshen Butter; so liz Boxe.
London Packed Raisens sAH 2
F.gLpina MpssELxAs. 3
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-12-10
James HoYeY & ConpanY

MO ~ Milk street, havs just received per t'Nisgara %
~ 10 cases of English, French end German Fancy
GOods,selected personally by Mr.. Hoyey, while in
Europe. q ~ aA fHt q 4aQ
English Goods, $50 dozen genuine Lug Scissors
Button Hole, &c); SO DO Wax Dolls Five sis 81; 1850
do. Retcules, Drew styles); together with Gents Dres-
sing Cases. badies' Housewives &c
French Goods, viz: $50 dozen rortemonnaes, Leath-
err PEARL and Jet): 800 do Buffalo Combs, new styes)
800 do Bracelets (Rew aud various paIterns)i % do.
Reticules beautiful styles Also, Ladies' Travelling
Bags French Work Boxes, Pearl Studs. Silk Guards,
Gilt-Brooches, &C. a1el beH
GermGq Goods, viz. 100 dozen Rocco Boxes, com
prismg Geut's Dressing Gases, Ladies' Work Boxes,
Nests Of Boxes, various sizes. ig
ALSO FER AMEBIcA aI.ses
100 dozen Jet Bracelets (rea Jetl; 100 do. Coral
Necklaces, &c, with large variety OF goods suitable
for hrstmas and New YEARS. sales. For sale TO the
trade only. decd I'm n26
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-12-10

NTRs. A. NJ. CHAFFIN No 81 fremont stree,
w near Pleasant street, Boston, speedily and perma
nently consumption, bronchitis, asthma, chronic
reaux, neuralgia.
Mrs G. has long practieed in various parts Of New
England with great sue ess, having in numerous
restored health those who had been given up BY med
ical men ss ncufabie She would to the invalid,
cease not to hoge and would respectfully invite such
as are iaboi.g under chronic Diseases or complaints
OF long standing, call her her office, where
may be found at all times; aud she will refer them
those in the city and vicinity whom she has cured
Those who may desire to with her the in
frmities do So free OF charge, Her medicines can
be forwarded TO all parts of the country, Office hours
from A. NJ. 10 8 r. NJ.