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g infamstion of the Lungs, Dropsy in the Chest,
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md also for gouty affections; always highly recon-
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nost distinguished medical men abroad. Price so
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Honb, Female Weakness, Debility, and Relaxation.
Price so cents.
Painful Menstruation Laucorrhea or Whites. Price
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FOR LIVER COMPLAINTS, DYSPEPSIA, &c.
3 The Liver being the largest gland in the human
9edy, is more frequently deranged thhn any other
Then follows dyspepsia, constipation, cold feet end
less of spetite-thes skin becomes yellow the spirits
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p Dp. j. 8. RosEfs NERVOUS AND INvIaoRAfINa Con-
NAL. The greatest discovery in medical science
This astonishing preparation for raising up weak
nsitutcn debiliated by care, labor, study or dis
,ase, acts ike charm. 1t gives strength and appe-
lite, and possesses great invigorating properties.
For Heart Disease, all Nervous Affections, Elstu-
ence, Heart Burn, Restlessness, Eumbness Neural
ia, raising the spirits, and giving power to the
whole system, 1t is almost miraculous in its effect.
10 cents bottle. i'm .-..-
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a' - .''''.." NOTICE. s' 7ds ".'
NTALTER PoNIEROY, Of Georgetown, D. c., re
w spectfully informs his fellow citizens that he
has received from the Circuit Court of the county of
Washington, (and given bond in due form,) the ap
pointment of CONSTABLE. He will, therefore, per-
form the duties of that Office with fidelity, and will
most reasonable terms, making prompt returns of
the proceeds. He eolicts share of the public
patronage, and promises to do his duty. --''-
Witness his hand WALTER PONEROY.
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,aiARE YOU SICK.

sd od- .REWARE OF INITATIONG =. ~
Ask for "Hampton's Vegetable Tincture." Ths
many cures made by this pleasant and safe remeay
may induce counterfeitipg. 4 L l. ...t g. lie
A Medicine must have merit, and great merit too
to stand the test Of public opinion. No art Of putin,
can gaivanize worthless article, 50 rs too keep il
up as gooi medicine if it be not really so. -
GOOD MEDICINE will live become popular
and extend Its sales year after year, in spite Of op
position. The people readily find out its virtues
aud the fame of them passes from mouth to mouth
with moro rapidity than newspapers can spread it
A living witness IestifynS to the cure q medicine
newspaper advertising. ~ fc J.s=n -.. -
In proof of what we say above, we refer you te
HAMPT0N'S VEGETABLE TINCrURE, and It's eff
fests -.-G i -; t.
The Wife Of T. " Teahle, Grocer. 76 Pearl street
cured of rheumatism of 8 years standing; all other
remedies failed a al-.. - T. .sis
VIM H. Oldham, Cats of the Custom house, dwell
ling 12e Pine st., Of Dyspepsia, great debility perma
W. A. Schasdsr, Esq, one of the oldest Magis
trates and most highly respectable citizens, cured
great weakness, and restored to robust health. -'
Ju7reu PunnseT, 153 h. Bal imore street, sui
mercurial rheumatism; cured after all other RENE
dies failed.
Space anil not permit to name hundreds Of other
as Geo. w. Goodrich, Capt. Thomas Canot, Rober
dault, James Smyth, cured of Rheumatism. ION
John Pervail, 8. A.. Griffin, John Luke, Rev. v
Eskridge, U. 3. N, aud thousands others cured O.
Dyspepsia, Scrofula, Cough, Liver Complaints, Bron
ch;tis, st. Vitus' Dance &c. We refer you to youl
)wn citizens. Call on them. ,.f .r ..'
COUGH, CONSUMPTION, 10.
Mr.. Henry 9. Winn had a cough for years; grea
weakness, &C., had in all or physicians; tried al
their remedies, but was cured only BY
HAMPTON'S VEGETABLE TINCTURE.
DIR. HAMPTON, the author of this great "Hamp
toms Vegetable Tincture" is in his seth year. COCO
health so that 1t will bs seen 1t s not article go
up to impose on the public.
Call and get pamphlets gratis, with history Of dis
coyery of this wonderful Blood Purider, and see Ger
fcates of our citizens, Of Rheumatism, Dyseep
sia Scrofuls, Liver Complaint, General Weakness
Nervousness, &C., &C. 10 .-- q
A5- Gold by MORTIMER 4 MOWBRAY, 140 Bal
timore street, Baltimore; aud 304 Broadway, New
York; CHAs. STOTT & CO, WIMER, J. B. MOORE
D. B. CLARKE, CLARKE 4 BOWLING, W. Ell
LOTT, and II. MCPHERSON, Washington; also BY
q. s. F. OISSELL, Gsorgetewn; and G. 9. BERRY
Alexandria, and by Druggists everywhere. -s.s
jan 12-tf .t-
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CASH FOR NEGROES.

-N)E wish TO purchase immediately large num-
w Der Of likely YOUNG NEGROES, for the New
Orie ms market, for which will pay ths highest
calh prices Ali persons having slaves for SALE will
lind it to their advantage by calling on us, at our
office, No. II Camden street. Baltimore, Nd, former
ly occupied by J. s. Donovau. Liberal commissions
paid for information. All communications prompt
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DO YOU SUFFER WITH ANY PAINT If you
10, you will find immediate relief by using DR.. j. S.
iosEs PAIN CURER. 1t is the only preparation which
;ures almost instantly Sore Throat, Rheumatism,
rom Colds Pains in the side, back or limbs, Face
Ear or Toothache Stomach or Bowels, Side or Back
STIFF Meek, Bruises, Corns and Chilblains. Where
aver you have pain, use the Pain Curer, safe to all
ages. Price 1914, rs and 80 cts.
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sibly's Astrology and Occult Sciences, vol, ,..
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Webster on Witchcraft, 1 vol, 4t,., London,
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Boyers History Of the Life and Reign of Queen
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Beaum0nt's Travels from France to Italy
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numerous fine plates, vol, folio, half
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The Princes Of Brabant, So fine Portraits,
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ton Evening Parties.-Gloves, Cravsts
hes aud scarfs in great variety, Of rich and
nAoie styles. A full assortment on hand ct :
y.d LANES, -a-ct 81
Gents furnishing Store,
Ia avenue, near your-and- arha6 street.
'aa |o--eoZN Qnt and SeptinsD
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LIVER COMPLAINT, D
DKsFEPsIA

ID DKsFEPSIA.
ti7f .reiEcoTJ A u N ID @ Es sgi1c- r
CHRONIC OR NERVOUS DEBILITY,
DISEASES OF THE KIDNEYS, AND
~ - ALL DISEASES ARISING FROM
Ta.r A DISORDERED. LIVER 60
OR STOMACH. s1sa ri :''-
Sush as Constipation, inward Piles, Fulnsss Of Blood
9 70 tbs Head, Acidity of, the Stomach, Nausss.
Heartburn, Digest for Food, Fullness or Weight in
the Stomach, Sour Ernctations, Sinking or futter.
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Fluttering
at the Heart, Choking or Suffocatng Sensations
when in a lying posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots
or Webs before the sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the head, Deficiency Of Perspiraton, Yellowness OF
the Skin and Eyes, psin in the Side, Back, Chest,
r Limbs, &c, Sudden Flushes Of Heat, Burning in
the Flesh, Constant Imaginings of evil, and Great
Depression of Spirits, on = slaa "g1 aTa7' -l0
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O. K.CHA M b ERLAIN'S CONNER
ColleRn.

a. DIR. TYLE as CDmPOUND-uA
SYRUP OF GUM ARABIC.
THE CELEBRATED BALTIMORE REMEDY
FOR CHRONIC COUGHS, COLDS,
ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, GROUP,
DISEASED LUNGS, AND 10 w.
NSUMPTI0N. -.-t %.
THIS palatabe, safe, and sp.edJ cure was pateot-
L ed in 1887, and by i.s astonishing efficacy aud
the recommendation Of thousands annually cured.
it has gradually spread its reputation over nearly
tn, whole Union. The bottles have lately been en-.
larged without additional cost, and such improve
ments male in its manufacture as the progress of
medical science has found to be beneficial.
Sid in Baltimore by J. BALMER, corner of Balti
more aud High streets. and BROWN BROS, Liberty
street; Washington by PATTERSON NAIRS; Alex
aniria by Fl. PsEL; Georgetown by Mr.. CIssRL; LA
gerstown by MIR. AUsHISBAUaH Frederick +. JOHN
sTeS; Petersburg, Mr. ROsERTs; Pittsburg, FLEMING
Bros; Cincinnati, B. 81. MEAKINGs; Louis 7ille BELL
l. ROBINSON, aua by respectable Druggits every
where. l1HfE
The same composition can be had in CANDY form
Ask for Tyler's Gum Arabic Cough Drops; they act
like a charm on troublesome cough, and clear the
throat and voice. Price of the above, 1914 25 and
so cents.
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IMPROVED HOSTING WHEELS,

Lloyd's Hotel Baltimore, Md
NOTICE ID THE e e
IN TRAVELLING COMMUNITY.
So At this Hotel, opposite the Phila1-l &C.
~ pha Depot, on PRESIDENT STREET, .""N
63Baitimore, Nd, passengers can get their&i&
BRE AK FAST, DINNER, and sur
PER, on the arrival Of the Cars. Ii wishing to
remain over night, they can be accommodated with
single aud double Rooms I--s ~ .
Terms, ONE DOLLAR AND TWENTY-FIVE cts
per aIy. 3 q. ian 3l-6m
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ELEGANT RICH FURS!
Judd q CO, Browns Hete Pa avenue, In
Il vits the attention to their extensive and unri
vailed assortment Of -'
LADIES' FURS 1-
o. every ydescription-eonsisting OF Long Flat Boas
Paianes, Polmaise yictorines, Pilleriuss, CUTS, &C.
hlCH HUDSON BAY SABLE
BAUM AND STONE MARTIN
ROYAL ERMINE
FITCH MARTIN
MINK DO
SIBERIAN SQUIRREL
BLACK LUSTD LYNX
And other styles, s recognized by taste and fash
on. dec o.
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REAUY-MADE.


WE have large stock of the best quality Goa t.,
w Over, Dress, and Business, Taima CUaks, &c.
Pants and Vests of rich and fac material, of the Ia
test styles, and well made up. Gentlemen ~ishing
Q suit for imusiiats rely upon getting
good article.
Also, Goods to make up TO order, of tho newest
AMI best style, make, and finish. .
Fine Shirts, do Woollen, Merino, and SIX
Also, Drawers, Stocks, Ties, Neckerch.en
Best Kid Gloves, all colors.
And many other pretty and desirable arIices for
the season. All at the lowest prices.
YOUNG ORRM,
Merchant Tailors 4 Clothiers. Browns hotel
Zerman's Celebrated Tooth ~ a.h.
NNHIS delicious article combines many meritori
i Gus qualities that 1t has now become q stand
ard favorite With the citizens OF New Ysrk, Phila
dsphia, ami Baltimore Dentists prescribe it in their
practice most successfully, and from every source
the most tattsriny laud4tions are awarded it.
lnnam ID aud bleeding gums are immeti ateiy ben.
enttet BY its its action upsn them is very mild,
thoroughly that they msde to rival pearl in the
vniteocss, and diifuses through the mouth such u
dtShtfol freshness that the breath is rendered
qulatsly sweet. Ii disufects all those impurities
which tend TO produce decay and, conseq uence,
when these removed the teeth must always re-
main sound
Prepared only BY FRANCES ZskMAN, Druggist, Phil
adsphii, and sold by w. II. GILMAN, Washin ston.
and by all Druggists at only twenty cents bot
tile feb l-3m
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WEIGHS NATIONAL HOUSE.

No. "a South Eutaso street, Bdtim0yc, Nd.
- NEAR CAMDEN STATION. .,.-r- ..
laL4 -TuE PROPRIETOR of the n
above House is now prepared T.
To serve up all the delica
cies ofthe season -S
aus DAR Is supplied with the best Wines, Liquors,
Cigars, &c. = 20 -lt :,
Permanent and trsnsient Borders accommodated
with pIeasaat rooms at moderate rates .'i
ian Z7-d1m $500 r- ' 2 A. W ELCH.
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BREAD, CAKES, PASTRY, DC.

BREAD, CAKES, PASTRY, &c.
4 'HAkLES W. MAVENEK, baker and Confsction-
~ sr, street, between AZ snJ 6th streets, has
constantly on hand large assortm.nt Of AL the
best articles usually kept in his line. |
Pound and Fruit Cakes
Sponge, Jelly, and Citron CAKES -A4
Tea Cakes, great variety --
Best family Bread and Biscuit, fresh every nor.
ming and evening.
charge. NJ
Any article sold by which does not give salts
nction can be returned and the money refunded.
dec l2-eotf l-l5 r-s-
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GRAND PIANO RAPFLE.

A HRSr-RATE PIANO Will be Bafied for ut our
n Music Depot the latter part Of the month. All
Pslsoas desirous of obtaining good Piano fpr
lrine Will please call carly, enroll their names
VI ~Ae subscription box and obtain certificates.
HILBUS HITZ- .,-,
is'-ZW South side Pa. avenue near 10th st.
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PAPER.-PAPER.-PApERM ie
r 3. ROBINSON, No. 8 South Chaoiss street,
81 j. Baltimore, has in store and for sale at Mil
prices: -
Printing PAPER Record Paper, -11Hri = .
Col,d Medium do Couating-house RuPd do
Drusgist do Hardware do "'
Hattcrs do Cloth do f#
Rulh and Plain Cap do Eayeiope do a-..,,s ,4 d,
RuId 4 Plain Letter do Straw Wrapping do.
Together with Bonnet and Straw Boards. : f91
Likewise, 100000 ENyEtOPE3 at Mannfactory
prices E. jan 25-6m
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ia wisely, firmly taken, there can be little doubt
that her sister States of the North and West
will follow
We suppose it is not within the power Of
Massachusetts, to take the first step, for the
State of Ohio is already in motion. In another
column we publish call to it's people, which
has received the sanction Of leading journals
all over the State, without distinction OF party,
and is now being circulated for signatures.
The Convention proposed will be held on the
18th of July. Why should not similar Con-
ycntions be held in all the free States?
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The American mail steamer Pacific arrived
at New York last night, bringing dates from
Liverpool to May 81. She brings 81 passcn-
gers.
A steamer from tho fleet brings intelligence
that Gustusvarna was bombardcd without Of
feet on the 22d nit. Another attack waI in
tended to he made on the oath.
The advanced work Of Hango, in the Baltic
Sea, had been bombarded and destroyed. Ma
pier was about attacking the main fortifca-
tons.
The allied fleets were still blockading Sebas-
topol
The Turkish fleet was off varna on its way
to Circassia.
Sistria still held out on the 25th, the Turks
resisting the Russians with great bravery The
Russians lost 500 men killed in the attack on
tho fortress Of Abdul Medjid.
The Greek instruction was less formidable.
II is reported that King Ohio accepts the ulti-
matum.
Naples has declared her neutrality. The
adhesion of the smaller German Powers to the
Austro Prussian treaty IN secured.
Russia has certainly concluded treaty with
the Khan of Khiva.
The Circassians had been driven back four
timcs with great loc3 by the Russians.
Tunis tends 10000 men to the Porte.
Two Russian war vcs ,els have been pre-
sent I'd to the Greek Government by Russia.
Flour hes declined at Liverpool Sd. Is per
barrel
Consols closed at 81. United States stocks
are steady, bot no change in prices
Indian corn has declined 2s.; sales Of yellow
at 39s. 3D., white 40s.
The Greeks got $50 Turkish soldiers within
church, when the doors were closed, and the
soldiers were burned up alive
Spain has issued decree for forced loan.
The trade throughout Russia is suffering
intensely on accounted the unsettled state o.
affairs
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THE PRINcIPALITIEs.

These parts of the Turkish Empire consist
of the region enclosed between the Danube and
river Prnth, which latter forms the frontier
between Russia and Turkey On the north
tho Principalities are bounded by Russia, or
It's province of Bessarabia on the northwest
by Hungary and Pennsylvania on the east by
Bessarabia and the county called the Do
brodja: on the south by Bulgaria The Prin-
cpalitics form two distinct States; the great
or, richer, and better situated, il called Wal
lichia, extends along the Danube; tho other,
which is north Of Wallachia, Is called Molda-
via. Bucharest is the capital OF the first, Yassy
of the second The area OF both amounts to
between eight and nine thousand square miles
The population in about four millions, consist
ing of the descendants Of the ancient Dacians,
Roman Colonists, Slavonians, Cumanians &C.,
and their language is composed Of all these
tongues, with however, y strong prevalence Of
corrupt Latin. After the invasion Of Europe
by tho Turks, these tribes sometimes fought
against the invaders together with the Serbs,
the Bulgarians, the Hungarians and the Poles,
and long tried to maintain their Independence
10 assure this their chiefs, called by the Sla-
vonic title of Hospodar or master, in tho 5th
and 9Th centuries, recognised the supremacy
Of Poland and subsequently united themselves
with the Magyars and Transylvanlans. About
the end of the sixteenth century, they were
faally obliged to submit wholly to tho Porte,
and to be governed absolutely by Hospodars
aud Kainakans, receiving their appointment
aud investture from the Sultan. Alter the
var OF ls2s-'2s Russia then victorious, rcgu-
lated the position Of the Principalities, and I'M
der her direction there was introduced kind
Of representative Government. The Hospodars
A.
and pay him tribute; and this position was
guaranteed them by a treaty between Russia
and Turkey, by which Russia acquired the
right to occupy the PIincipalities in case Of
exigency. with no more than $4,000 troops.
Russia contends that the entrance Of her forces
last year, by which tho present war was be-
gun. was simply On occupation under this
treaty. The appellation of Principalities Is q
lrans'ation of that Of Hospodarstwa, by which
they are called in the native tongue.
New York T'ribune
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MASSACHUSETTS,.

In accordance with the spirit Of tho proceed
ings Of the la'n independent Democratic Con-
yention in Massachusetts,, is a communication
from J G. Whittier in the Boston Common
aoeaith, calling upon the liberal Wings and
Democrats Of that State to respond to the
overtures for union in favor of Liberty.
@If" he says, "the people Of Massachusetts,
are really prepared to mako stand against
the slave power, IL is obviously proper that
measures should be taken for calling Mt an
early day, Convention Of men Of al parties,
consisting Of delegates from all the towns, care
fully chosen with reference to their character
and fitness to consider with calmncss and de-
liberation the great questions which naturally
arise from tho past, present, and prospective
state OF tho country; and {, lay the foundation
Of q new and mighty political organization,
having for its object resistance TO Slavery and
protection to Freedom
In the Providence Of God, IL seems to me
that Massachusetts, is called upon to take the
first step in this great movement. II that step
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from that Of the lands own; yet have no
k;pd az mower Ia relinquish my right OF prop
erty in them, for there are heavy mortgages on
hoth the lands and the slaves, and until they
are pa;d off. must remain--in 80 lar as any
mower OF mine to emancipate Is Concerned =
wholly at the mercy OF my creditors. ! would
not venture to defend the institution; ! would
only seek to extenuate those who are in po-
sition similar to my own"
But. pardon me, Monsieur Wray," retorted
his antagonist, society ut large regards tins
question altogether apart from individual con-
siderations II is to be Judged OF, and Europe
does Judge of it, upon the broadcast grounds
Ifyour citizens posses., AZ you maintain 40 much
more real liberty, in all respects, than we do,
surely it lies in their power to 90 as we nave
done, or, ut least, to determine by what means
this slavery in their midst is to be got rid OIL
do not make it a reproach upon you person
ally but upon your country--upon Your re-
public; and we always feel that American cit-
icons who travel, stand, with reference to the
institutions Of their country, and to the great
principle asserted when their Republic was
established, in u very false, and permit me to
add, in by no means an enviable position.
81 am obliged to acknowledge that you are
correct. s;rn answered Leonard, the blood
rushing into his check again.
aIndeed, Monsieur pursued his tormentor,
evidently resolved to follow up his advan-
tage, "thc less an American traveller dilates
upon the superiority Of the institutions Of his
country over those Of others, the less will he
expose himself to be reproached for permitting
tile existence of what must be regarded as q
national crime, though ! know it 10 alleged
that slavery ia only sectional. IL admitted to
be sectional it proves that the minority rule,
and therefore that the citizens Of the freest
and most glorious Republic in the world are
living under a huge despotsm. If it DO nation
al, then the sin is all the greater, and the n.y.
pocriry more fragrant, Of asserting liberty and
equal rights as tile basis Ct your system Of self.
government l. for one, am wiling to believe
il to be only sectional; but then, Monsieur,
what becomes of your argument respecting the
greater freedom of your citizens and OF their
power to govern themselves I"
REMAINDER OF CHAP. VII TOMORROW.