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The weekly Placer herald., 1853-07-16

Pacific RAILRoAD.-The following are
the resolutions adopted by the Memphis
Convention:
Resolved, That Railroad from the
Mississippi Valley to the Pacific Ocean,
is demanded not only by the commercial
and individual interests, but by our Ma
tional necessities.
2. That as soon as the surveys, re-
Gently ordered by Congress are completed,
tho General Government should adopt
such steps as will insure the completion
Of the main trunk Of SAID road at the
earliest possible period.
8. AS the General Government would
be expected to construct only one main
trunk, it should be located on that route
which scientific explorators shall show
combines, in the greatest degree, the ad-
vantages of geniai and temperate climate
fertility Of soil, cheapness Of construction
and the accessibility, at all seasons, from
all portions of the Union.
4. That in the opinion of the Conven-
,ion, it is right, expedient and proper
that the General Government should
make liberal donations of the public lands
to different States bordering on either
side of the Mississippi, to enable all sec
tions of the Union, however remote, to
connect themselves with the Government
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-07-16

Y- Although in some portions Of the
State much is said about political matters,
here, in Placer, all is quiet as May
morning.
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Yours, in h,

The number Of buildings destroyed
were between fifty and sixty.
The above is believed to be the full
amount of loss sustained 1t is a severe
blow to our neighbors, but they will soon
recover from it. This disaster will slim
ulate them to action, and the energy of
her citizens will causs Ophir to rise
IUvu,iIy
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VInGINIA.-The miners in the vicinity
of this place are reported as doing OK
ceedingly well. Good wages are offered
TO all who are willing to work.
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The Wheeling Times states that ru-
NOR is current in that city, that a citizen
of Center Wheeling has fallen heir to an
estate in England, estimated at SS5, ,OOO,-
o00- Upon this sum, also, it is said, he
will realize the interest for one hundred
years
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-07-16

The Ell Dorado company at Michigan
City expect to have their ditch completed
some time next month. Success attend
their enterprise.
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EMPRESS OF THE SEAs.-This splendid
clipper, the largest merchant vessel ever
in San Francisco ; arrived in that port
last week, III days from New York
he brings over 5000 tons Of cargo, and
her freight list amounts to $4,000.
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u- 'Tis said the Auburn Hook and
Ladder Company intend to re-organize
since the Ophir fire.
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NoxsExsrcAL. The 6remen Of Marys-
v"'~ 49, w.'~ --.-,--> q. Miss FL
lon Bruee's Concert.
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H The July term Of the District
Court for Placer county, commences at
Auburn on Monday next.
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W We understand that a party start
from the vicinity Of this place, next Mon
day, for the States, by the way Of the
plains.
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A correspondent Of the Times and
Transcript says. Trinity county does not
contain population Of over 600 persons,
exclusive of the officers and soldiers at
Fort Humboldt.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-07-16

Adams s. Co., have moved into their
now Office Immediately above the Post
Office.
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The Sacramento Union warns the pub
lie against "Richardson's Land Rattle. /"
1t says there is little chance to draw n
farm, and small one to get it, if you
should draw one.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-07-16
A. HART, Secretary.

A MAINE WOMAN ELECTED TO Orp,cr
The Eastern District, in Linco u coun-
ty, has chosen lady for Register of
Deeds, in place of Hezekiah Coonbs, de.
ceased, over Sylvester, the regular demo-
cratic candidate, and the redoubtabe "Mr
Scattering" The returns show tbs e!ec-
ton of Miss Olive Rose, Of 1'homaston,
formerly an assistant to Mr.. Coombs.
The vote stood as follows: Miss Rose.
459; Sylvester; COS; Scattering, 40.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Erugs! Drugs! Paints, etc.
RE- ElvtD AND FIR SALE AT THE
NGs, MIN ERS DRUG STORE,
AUBURN.

- White Lead, Trusses.
Lnseed Oil, Turpentine, Paint Brushes,
Alcohol, Hops fresh. Tartaric Acid,
Carb Soda, Oil Lemon, Bay Water
Sponge. Bottle Corks. Carb. Ammonia
Chalk Rosin,
Sands Sarsaparilla, Townsends Sarsaparilla,
Osgocd's India Cholagogue.
Also full assortment of every article in
the Drug line kept constantly on hand and at
low rates. Physicians in the vicinity can de-
pend on having their orders filled with gen.
uine medicines at Sacramento prices.
jy16 I'm Il. KINSEY.
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Mr.. w. II. Dixon, late Sheriff of
Trinity county, was accidentally shot
through the heart by his companion, MIR.
Hillards, while hunting deer, near Bucks
port on Elk River.
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PREsENr.-The winner Of the ingot of
gold at the Duncan Rattle, presented $50
to the little girl that drew the ticket for
bm.
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We are authorised to announce that
Lola Montez will be in our city to-day,
and that she will make her first appear
ance on Saturday evening. Col. Erpress
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Agents..

,s.Messrs. Adams s. Co., and Wells,
Fargo & Co.. are our general agents for
Placer county. Any Advertisements, Job
Work or Subscriptions left at either of
their Express Offices will be promptly
forwarded to US.
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W- The Democratic County Conven,
ton meets in Auburn, on Saturday the
| SOth inst.
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Miners Meeting.
YANKEE JIM's, July 18th, 1858,

Minutes of meeting held at the "GoI.
den Gate," at the request of Mr.. WIN.
Mcclure, for the purpose of LAYING
statement before the miners of certain
misrepresentation made against him
(while absent from town) and which was
greatly detrimental, not only to himself
but also to the interest of those who had
always supported him. He then pro.
posed that Mr.. Hoxy take the chair. Mr.
Mcclure then stated, that as he had never
made any public speeches, he would bv
permission Of the miners present read
statement of the misrepresentation made
against him for their approval or censure
MIR. l.. P. Sanford proposed that See.
retary be appointed, when Mr.. Hart was
chosen.
Mr.. Mcclure then proceeded with his
written statement, and requested the mis
ners to make any remarks that they would
please to deliver on a subject fraug ght with
so much interest to both parties. Mr.:
Hale then rose, and after making few
remarks relative to the injuries the miners
would receive should they permit the CAP
italist of San Francisco to Obtain mon
opofy of the bitches of Yankee Jim's, in
opposition to Mr.. Mcclure, who interests
were so linked to theirs, and whose cap;.
tai was all in this place; and would re-.
commend TO the notice of the miners the
propriety of appointing committee TO
confer with Mr.. Mcclure on the best DOS.
Sble manner to arrange matters amicabIv
and satisfactorily to all parties
Mr.. Haynes then proposed that the
chair appoint q committee of five IN .
among the miners and ascertain from
them what they would deem fair and
equitable price for the use of water, and
that Mr.. Mcclure open proposals at his
Office for the Same purpose. The follow
ing gentlemen were then chosen by the
chairman: w. Drewyce, L. P. Sanford
Haynes, Eugene Phelps, Henry HalIred
Mr. Motion proposed that the commit
tee appointed pursuant to the above res
olution, should meet here next SATURDAY.
night to report progress. On motion the
meeting adjourned.
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WHISKY BAR.-Several claims on Whs-
ky Bar, on the North Fork, have sold at
high rates this season-ranging from $4,000
to $4,000. $4,000 has also been offered
and refused for claim on the same bar.
The miners there are confident of having
the "sure thing on it,"
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The waters in the American are not
yet low enough for the miners to COM
mence operations. In the meantime they
are getting lumber on the ground and ma
king other necessary arrangements, and
will be ready TO go to work in the river at
the earliest possible moment. The water
is receding slowly.
There will be moro work done on the
North Fork this season than upon any
previous one.
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The SURVEYING PARTY. The. Alta
says that the officers appointed for the
survey of one Of the routes for tie Great
National Railroad, (the middle oiie,) left
Martinez on Sunday afternoon. They
expect to join the party that set out from
Fort Laramie in June last, in the month
Of October, at Salt Lake. They were
well provided and equipped in every par
ticular. Lieut.. Stoneman with so picked
dragons, and 100 horses and mules, in
splendid order, as the command. Lieut..
Williamson is the Captain of the Topo-
graphical corps; Mr.. Preuss, Craftsman;
DR.. Hermann, Surgeon. The exploring
party to start from the new Territory of
Washington, on the upper route, sailed
for Columbia river several days since.
Lieut.. Arnold, from the post at the Pre-
sidio, is to take command of the Dragon
escort.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-07-16

The following are the Democratic nom
nations in Butte county, for the Legisla-
ture: Senator, w. w. Sherwood; Rep
resentatives, Richard Erwin, j, b, Nc
Gehee s Fwer
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CURRENT EVENTS.
FOR THE ERECTION OF
THE LOUISVILLE CUSTOM-HOUSE,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March rs, 1852
THE lowest proposals for constructing the Lou
vertisement of December |, 1852, with the Incl
dental expenses of it's erection, exceeding the
amount Of appropriation remaining for that pur-
pose, it has been decided not to award contracts on
said proposals, but to reopen the subject for further
offers Notice is therefore hereby given, that pro-
posals will be received at this Department, until
- o'clock noon Ct the 25th day Of May next (Which
to such notifications of the original plan and spe-
cifications prepared by the experimenting archi-
tect as will bring the aggregate of the contracts for
the whole building within the sum of s. 150, 900.
The Department reserves the right to reject the
proposals now invited, if the aggregate amount
exceed that sum, or if it be otherwise deemed ne.
cessary to the interests of the United States.
builders mechanics; and the assignment thereof,
without the consent of the Secretary of the Trea.
sury, will be forfeiture of the same Eighty FIVE
per cent of the amount OF work done and materials
furnished according to contract prices (the guam
titles and amounts to be ascerained by the super
intending archiect) will be paid from time to ime
as the work proceeds, and fifteen per cent be re-
tanned until the building is completed and deliv-
cred to the United States.
Every proposal must be accompanied by writ
ten guarantee, signed by two responsible persons,
Certified to be so by the attorney of the United
States district judge for the said district) that
the bidder will when required, if his proposal be
accepted, enter into contract and bond, with pro
per and sufficient securities, in the penalty of
1926, 600 for the whole work (and its several parts
in proportion) for the faithful performance of said
contract.
The plans, specifications, and working drawings
for the building can be examined, and other infor-
nation touching the proposed work can be OBJ
tanned, application to the experimenting archi-
tect at Louisville, Kentucky.
The proposals must be sent to this Department.
addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury, (en-
dorsed "Proposals for Louisville Custom house;")
and will be opened at O'Clock p. m. on the day
fixed for receiving the in the presence of the
bidders, if any shall be present -
JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secretary of the Treasury.
Mar 2S-2awtMav25
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NOTICE
Of the Establishment Of too Land Districts in
the State Of California

NOTICE
Of the Establishment of too Land Districts in
the State of California
w HEREAS, by the provisions OF the act OF Con-
w gross, approved March 3, 1853, entitled ''An
act provide for the survey Of the public lands in
California, the granting of pre- emption rights
therein, and for other purposes, the PRESIDENT OF
the United States is authors ICED, at such time or
times as in his judgment the public interest may
imperatively require, and in the absence OF any
further and special legislation of Congress on the
subject to divide the State of CALIFORNIA into
or three separate and distinct land districts, as
circumstances shall determine to be necessary,
embracing respectively the upper and lo,oer or the
UPPER middle, and lo,oer portions OF the States and
whereas on full consideration, it appears that the
public interest imperatvely requires that at least
t,uo land districts shall be established in that State
Now therefore i, FRANKLIN PIERCE, President Of
the United States of America, DO hereby declare
and make known that, in pursuance Of the provi.
sons of the abov e-mentioned act, the State of Cali
fornia shall be divided into two land districts by
the east and west lines of the public surveys near
est to the parallel OF the thirty sixth degree of
north latitude; and that the land Office for the up
per district shall be tabshed at present at BENZ
cIA and that for the io,rer district at Los ANaELos.
% Given under my hand at the city of Washing
ton this twenty first day OF March, A. D; 1928;
BY the President: TIE
JOHN WILSON, -,-.
=. Commissioner Of the General Land Office
Mar 23-taw3
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DIED..

DIED,
In this city, on the 9th instant, Mrs. MARY
WH1TCOMB, aged thirty eight years.
Her funeral will take place to-day at O'Clock
at the residence of her sister, Mrs. EMILY DEXTER,
on street, between 9th and 10th.
On the oath instant, MIR. JOHN BORLAND. in
the fifty fourth year of his age
HIS funeral will take place from his late resi-.
dence on Fifteenth street, between L and M, to-
morrow, lsunday,) the 9th instant, at O'Clock,
invited to attend.
On the 25th instant, JOSEPH w. ECKLOFF.
eldest son OF CHRISTIAN and SARAH EcKLoFF aged
thirty-fve years.
In this city, on the 23d instant, SOPHIA
CLAUSS, wife Of F. c. CLAUS
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WATCHES! WATCHES AND JEWELLERY.
ID EMOVAL.-l would inform the citizens of this
II county, and the public generally, that have
removed my WATCH and JEWELRY STORE to
No. PIT Baltimore street, s'r doors telo,0 Charles
ply of fine GOLD Levers, Lepine, and SILVER
WATCHES of every description GOLD LIZ
TERS from 1926 to 800.
ALSO, a variety of Gold Chains, Keys, Gold
Pencils and Pens, Rings, Ear. rings, Bracelets, &C.
Also, fine assortment of Silver Spoons, Cups,
Butter and Fruit Knives, of genuine Silver Coin.
A variety of Albatta Forks. Spoons, &c.. sc.
Watchmakers' Tools, Jewels, Hands, and Watch
Glass of every kind. = -. ~
!. @GOUNfRY NERO ANTS and Watchma-
kers will find it to their interest to call and
my goods, as intend to sell as low as any other
houee, at wholesale or retail prices.
+'@"E ~ - CHARLES BLAKE,
No. pit Baltimore street, Baltimore.
Mar lS-law3m
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THE PRIZE WRITERS.

THE SUBSCRIBERS to the Baltimore Weekly
l. Sun may indulge the anticipation of literary
treat rarely afforded in the columns of a newspa-
per. Amongst the stories submitted in competition
for the prizes offered by the proprietors of that
Journal six are already brought before the public
by title, with the names Of the several writer's to
whom the awards Of the committee have been
made. In this connexion we feel at liberty To re.
mark that excellence of style, entertaining sub.
jects, unexceptionable incident. and salutar NOR
ais have been scrupulously considered; while
mawkish sentiment, sp-shod romance, and the
mere namby-Pambyism Of "literary' effort are as
scrupulousy excluded We take this occasion to
name briefly the prize stories and their authors
The series will be introduced to the reader on Sa-
turday, April 2, with the story of "THE GOLDEN
THREAD" BY CARoLisE CHEsEBRo, of Canaan.
daigua, New York, to whom was awarded the first
prize Of $3.50. This gifted lady is the author of
Dream Land BY Daylight" elsa, PiIgrimage,"
Thread" the author has produced work of
genius which will secure an sdded host of ad
mirers. It will be followed by 1.-THE GOLD
SsUs YasI. oy . asMt Ito Mrsa. ESQ., of
second prize of Sloe.
This story will afford an ample fund of enter
tainment to the reader; the characters are drawn
with vigorous hand, and the portraitures well
sustained. Next in order will be 1.-THE STEP.
MOTHER" by MARGARET JUskIN, of Lexington,
Rockbridge county, Va, author of ''The Ash
$50. being the third prize of the series.
The "stepmother'' is a charming domestic sto-
ry, and will leave most agreeable impression
upon the mind Of the reader. Next in succession
paul" by EDITH MAY, of Philadelphia, will
appear, for which the fourth prize of $40 was
awarded by the committee. Paul is work of
fiction which evnces a remarkable perception of
human character, and the deep passions of the
heart After this will be published 1.-THE HEIR
ESS," by JANE t. BOND, of Marblehead, Massa-
chuaetts, to whom prize of 1926 awarded,
being the fifth of the series. The character of the
Heiress is beautifully drawn, and admirably sus.
tanned. The sixth and last of the series is entitled
"META Won SICKLE" by MIRIAM CHURCHILL,
81 Boston, Msss., who also won prize of $25,
under the award of the comm ttee. This is ga tale
of Gowanus'' on Long Island, and embraces some
of the revolutionary incidents of the time in which
it ia laid. The foregoing all excellent stories;
and will furnish fund of entertainment for some
time to come.
Persons in the city DESTROYS to obtain the
Weekly Sun regularly hereafter, by subscribing
one dollar in advance, can have private box at
the Office, Sun Iron Building, from which it will
be delivered to them their messengers, upon
call, every Saturday morning; this arrangement
is necessary as the paper is not delivered by car.
riers Single copies will be for sale at the counter
price three cents, and by all newspaper and peri
odical agents throughout the country.
A. s. ABEL & CO.,
Proprietors Baltimore Weekly Sun.
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THE LARGEST
SILK, RIBBON, AND TRIMMING HOUSE
IN NEW YORK.
THOMAS G.. STEARNS,

Importer and JobDer OF
Silks, millinery, and Fancy Goods.
1872 Broadsndv, Nett York,
LAS now in store and is daily receiving and
LII offering at the lowest prices, complete as
sortment of goods in his line, embracing all the
various tyes and designs, consisting of Black and
Fancy Silks, Marcelines, Florences, ShawIs,
Trimmings, Bonnet Ribbons, Taffeta and Satin
Ribbons, Dress Trimmings of all kinds, French
and English Grapes, Grape Lisses, Silk Cravats,
Embroideries, Gloves of all kinds, Silk Lace Mits,
Bareges, Laces, White Goods, Hosiery, L. c. Hand
kerchiefs, &c. The dersigned invites the atten-
ton of the trade and his friends generally. Great
inducements offered to cash and short time buy ers
THOS. G. STEARNS, 1852 Broadway,
Between Liberty st. and Maiden Lane, N. Y.
Dec 25-ly
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MARRIED.

On the Oath March, by the Rev. G w Samson,
Mr.. CHARLES W: HAVENNER to Miss MAR
GARET T. WAKE, all of this city.
On Tuesday evening, the 22d instant, by the
Rev. Mr.. FRENcH, Mr.. THOMAS HITAFFER, OF
this city, to Miss MARGARET HILL HAMiL
TON, late of the city of New York.
New York papers please copy]
On the 18th instant, at Christ Church, Alexan
dria, Va by the Rev. C. B. DANA, Brevet Major
LOUIS A. ARMISTEAD, U. S. A., to Mrs. COR
NELiA l.. L. JAMESON. daughter of the late
William TALIArERRo, of Westmoreland county,
Va ' ,
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No. 452 Broadway, East side, below Grand
st. Mandatory No. 40 Greene St., N. 7.
ENAMELLED AND ORNAMENTAL COT
TAGE SETS.

DULLES & BYRNE, after years of experience
" in the manufacture of genuine fret class En-
amelled Furniture, take pleasure in informing
their old patrons, and the public generally that they
still continue to sell at rates far below all compe
titiou, their assortment being the most extensive
and varied Of any establishment in the United
States being made throu 'hout of the first class of
materials and kiln. dried wood, from the latest
Partisan and Italian styles. Persons of the most
peculiar tastes in regard to color, shading, orna-
menting, &C., can always find their taste suited
atour warerooms Our facilities are such as to ena-
BILE US to finish at the shortest notice Sets in num-
Der and STYLE as ordered, in the shortest space OF
time. A written guarantee in all cases will be
given, if required, on all Furniture sold at our
establishment in regard to it's being proof against
over.heated rooms or tropical climate Orders
through post punctualy attended to. The great
est bestowed in boxing, that the least injury
will not be sustained in transportation Mattresses,
Pillows, Palliasses, Sc, &C., at the lowest rates.
GILLlES BYRNE,
No. 1852 Broadway, New York, below
Grand street, East side.
ROBERT GlLLIEs,
THOMAS JAY, BYRNE. Jan 27-3m
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! Nfm pprk advertisements.
BEHHAM. WHITNEY & co.,
NO. 52 Pearl Street. .Ne,, York

1ANuFACTuKRs OF
Plain, Japann0ds and PIanished Tsn yU.re
A ND DEALERS id Haydscare. Rri,o,,;n rod
"A Glass Ware, such as Table Cutlery. Rr;sann;a
Urns, Tea and Coffee Pots, Candiesticks' Table
Casters, Soup Ladies', Fluid and Oil Lamps. Pitch.
ers. Tumblers, Table and Tea SPOONS, Plated and
German Silver Spoons, Forks and Ladies'. Timed
and Enamelled Sauce Pans, Maslin Kettles, Fry
Pans, Sho4el and longs Sad Irons, Iron AND Brass
Wire. Brass Kettles, Sheet Iron, Tin Plate, Block
Tin, Anthony, &c. All goods carefully packed,
and WARRANTED. Feb l4-6w
MORE VIEW SPRING GOODS J.
III STEER. Merchant Tailor, Seventh street,
has just received his new Spring Goods and wishes
all his patrons and the public to know that for the
extent and beauty of his stock, he has never before
had the plea sure to exhibit one that would compare
with IT. In truth, he fell upon stock SO surpass-
ingy beautiful that ne could not resist the tempa-
ton 70 Duy largely, and he fears too largely He
Will therefore oner the greatest possible induce
ments to purchasers, and at the same time guaran
tee the highest satisfaction to those who ors cloth
ing, In regard to fit, finish, and style
The style Of our work was never before an OLE
giant and tasteful as it is now. since we have a
separate cutter exclusively devoted to each gar
ment; by which means alone perfection can be
obtained in that important branch.
We have also the most complete stock of Gentle
mems Furnishing Goods, such Shirts, Stocks,
Gloves, Collars, Cravats, Scarfs, &c.
Mar 2l-d2w
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INDIA RUBBER GOODS.

n HODGMAN, No. "a Maiden Lane and s
~ Nassau street, (frst corner from Broadway,
respectfully invites the attention of his old custom
ers, and merchants throughout the country gener-
ally, to his stock of India Rubber Goods of bis own
manufacture, viz: -. ..-i..@.
Goats, Capes, Ponchos, Pants, Overalls, Leg
Overshoes. Carriage Cloths, Pinno Covers, Machine
Betting, Steam Packing, Door Springs, &c; and
every description of Rubber Goods manufactured
will also be found as above.
My goods defy competition or comparison--are
warranted proof against decomposition in any eli.
mate, and are offered for sale in large or small
quantities, upon the beet terms. Orders solicited
and promptly attended to BY
81 Maiden Lane and So Nassau st., N. Y.
Sept IL