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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-02-19
First ysyuse the Pas-aic-SIeeriug
CInd with N Looking C lass.

Ox BOARD ruE PAssAIC, Fortress Monroe 80.
We have arrived here safely, and hasten to trans
nit an account Of the first voyage Of the 80 second
Monitor l have already teIegraphed about the
two bolts starting in boiler IL made II neces-
ssry shut of steam and we were towed up But
the trial was Over-the experiment fairly tested
suppose you know that, besides the apparatus for
firing oar great gun and the small hole in the tur-
re there we're other principles involved in this ship.
which needed application to show their value They
First-The water-tight nature Of the turret.
Second-The arrangement for using the compass.
Third-The sea going qualities Of the ship
In regard the FIRST named principle, II will be
remembered that the leakage Of the original Monitors
turret was found be a serious inconvenience.
Water forced itself under the huge " castle Of ron
and IN heavy sea, when these low craft almost
'' buried in the deep" 1t thought this feature
would be fatal to their success new invention
was dey el remedy the difficulty. Ii has worked,
and tine Iurret II water proof There - even no
use for the little channel made to carry of the
inevitable leakage" as there IS no leakage at all.
The second principle Is a grand one It enables
sailor to steer the heaviest IrOn-cad through look
fHg-gidss You know no compass can perform its
functions within such iron prison as turret. The
magnetic needle acts sluggishly and felessly, point
ing never correctly There was another dIthcuty 10
be overcome IL has been removed IN beautiful
manner The reflection Of the compass movements
Is conveyed 10 the helmsman through a mirror, the
compass itself being raised far above the deadening
influence Of the iron house. In battle the compass
reLloved, it only being essential at sea. A wag
observes that the looking-glass will also make the
Jack Tars look their cleanliness or 10 their dir-
ness.
The third principle tried is the general sea-going
qualities Of the new Monitors Being water-tight,
where alone water could always come, they safe
II waves reach the top Of the tunnel they may wash
over, but cannot drown anybody The steadIness Of
the craft is wonderful. Moving through the rough
est tide. she is free from rolling and pitching
one could well imagine. With fine engines she
might steam round the world.
We are ordered to Washington. What is the
business on hand for it is not for say, If
KNOW But Monitor No. is successful, and that is
good news enough for one letter.-.E Y. Times.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-02-19
ID c. WATERMAN & co.,

COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Especial paid Whaling
funds. purchase OF Exchange. oil,
Bone Merchandise the procuring Freight
REFERENCES.
Messrs. Isaac HuwLAND. ia. * Co, New Bedford
". G. r. POPE Esq, do.
MORGAS. STONE X Co, san Frar .isco.
MCRUER & MERRILL do 320-ly
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THE PACIFIC
Commercial Advertiser.


The Cart before the HOr-e.
o, for some deep secluded dell,
Where brick and mortar's line may cease;
To sit down in a pot of grease
70, no-I mean grot Of peace
ia choose a home by Erin's wave,
With a sound 20 lif-'s lot
I'd by a cannon have a shot
NO-by the shannon have cot
How fair that rocky isle around,
That wide expanse to scan it Ger;
lore n shver with a
No mean a river with shore
Romantic Erin's sea-girt land
How sweet with you love the most
To watch the cocks upon the roost-
mean the rocks upon the coast;
There sweet at moonlgLt's mystic hour
To wander forth where few frequent
AMI come upon tipsy gent
No mo- mean gypsy tent
or. in your solitude. to meet,
Some long lost friend surprised and pleased,
And and you're by his sarse pan creased
No-I mean by his graspins se.z-d-
In that retirement, lone, I would
Pursue some rustic industry,
And make myself toiIng tea
No, mo- mean tOiling bee
Beneath a shading sycamore,
How sweet to breathe loves tender VOW
Your dear bitten by \
No, mean sitting by a bOugh!
Or sweet with your fond wife 70 sit
Outside your door daylights close;
Whiie she's hard hitting at your
While she's hard knitting a your hose
Perhaps early cares you brood
While sympathy her sweet face shows
vTis good to walk upon ones toes
NO-I mean 10 talk upon ones
All how you watch the fairy shape,
a summer dress which does ai0rn;
Admiring much her laugh of se0rn-
No, nO-I mean her scarf Of lawn Selected.
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WILCOX, RICHARDS & co.

Ship Chambers and Commission Merchants dealers in Gcn
Merchandise. Keep constantly on hand fun
merchandise, for the supply of Whaers and Merchant
vessels.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-02-19

ACAPULCO BOMBARDED BY THE FREYCH-We
learn through the Purser Of the Sonora that the
10Th instant about week before the arrival of the
Sonora Acapulco. the French feet, consisting Of
ships of war, lying at Acapulco, aud that the
Admirals ship bOmbarded the place for three days,
during which time some FIVE hundred shells we're
thrown into the town, whereby nine Mexcans were
killed or wounded. One two shots struck the
PACIFIC Mail Steamship COmpany's Office. doing
siderable damage These particular shot are now at
the COmpany's office IN this city The Mexicans
fred few shots from their forts the hill, three Of
which struck the Admirals vessel, but did par
ticular damage. After the bombardment over,
the French Landed and captured the almost deserted
city. The guns Of the captured forts were thrown
into the bsy, and the French returned to their
sels. The sentiment among the passengers Of the
Sonora that the whole affair on the part Of the
French, extremely ridicuOus--S. +. Bulletin.
TELEGRAPHrC FACILTIEs.-In New York there is n
considerable number Of auxiliary telegraphic stations
for the convenience Of the public in different parts
Of the city. They are found in the Offices Of nearly
all the hotels.
In London, the system is elaborated to a still
higher degree for the convenience Of the public.
TeIegraphc stations are scattered throughout the
metropolis. and the public invtei to them in
correspondence from part Of It so another Only
sixpence (equal 10 twelve cents OF money! is
charged for n message, and ninepence includes
message and answer both The service IS admirably
managed with prompt punctuaity. and accordingly
the lines are very much employed business men
make large use OF them 10 communicate between
their dwelling houses and counting rooms, IN
of forgetfuness Of emergency Nor is this all, by
extension Of this system, for not very large fee
(about one hundred dollars, be!ieye) anybody
may have a private wire connected with his
house or office, and private instrument set up in
his own premises. simple alphabet is supplied
which may be easily learned and quick means Of
communication with the external world is thus
brought literally into the very bose OF the family.
These private instruments. understand, how
ever are confined transmission, and do not include
the receipt OF messages; but, on this point We are
not precisely informed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-05
THE EVENING STAR,
e1sAr,.-Arer our report closed yesterday

SDpAfI.-Arer our report closed yes terday-
The resolutions Of ME-. HcDongal, relating to
he Preach army IN Mexico, were taken up and
laid on the tabls-yeas %, nayse
The vote by which the resolution relating TO
LeSEne Island was rejected, was reconsIdered,
and NE subject Wa referred to he Naval Com
Hittee.
The bill 20 encourage re-eniIs trnents, and for
enrolling aud drafting the militia, was con-
OF which provides that officers absent on leave,
except when absent from sickness or wounds,
snail receive but half pay, and those absent
without leave no pay At all general debate
followed on the provision Of the bill which de-
siared that every every person drafted shall be
deemed In the actual service of The United
States, bat o dnal action was taken.
HovsE.-Aftef our report closed
M. DIN reported the bill for the construction
OF snip canal from the Mississippi to Lake
Michigan, and for the enlargement of the locks
OF the Erie and Oswego canals, TO adept them
Tor the defence Of the northern lakes Made
the special order for Friday
Mr.. Dunn reported Senate bill for the pro-
Passed.
Mr. Mcpherson reported q bill to organize
Al ambulance and hospital corps, authorizing
NE permanent establishment of 10000 men for
fhn purpose, with q colonel as the head Of the
corps. Passed
Mr.. Mcpherson also reported the Senate bill
70 increase the clerical force of the q uarter-
nastar Generals department. Passed.
The Senate bill to- promote the efficiency OF
me Commissary department, was passed
ne Dill authorizing the raising OF 90, 600 VOL
1nteer for the better defense Of Kentucky was
reported with Senate Amendments; which, after
some discussion, were concurred in.
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q NATIONAL LOAN.

NATIONAL LOAN.
- I'm HIw ..
slA PER CENT. BOMBS
Of The
UNITED STATES
PAYABLE ,
TWENTY YlAKe PROM DAfl,
o. ssss 1ivs Yss.s. q opfson Of tie 9evssnmsss.,
THK COUPON BONDS,
In Gums Of
YIPfY DOLLARs,
OBI HUNDRED DOLLARS,
1Iv1 HUNDRED DOLLARa.
and
oFD THOUSAND DOLLARS.
rHE REGISTERED BONDS,
In Sums Of
YIYfY DOLLARS,
OH HUNDRED DOLLARS,
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS,
oEE THOUSAND DOLLARS,
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS,
TIN THOUSAND DOLLARS,
Hrshssr ooAhF6S GIss AT DATE OF fus-
AID PAYABLE sEAI ANNUALLY
IN GOLD.
These BeHDs Are the
CHEAPEST GOVERNMENT SECURITY
now in the market,
re Interest as present price Of ooin being equiv.
alsnt to PEI ONT. in currency.
YOR SALE By
JAY COOKE e. CO.,
BANKERS,
<s3 FIFTE1NrH STREET,
DEALERS II
10T1RNkENT BONDS,
TREASURY NOTES,
CERTIFICATES,
LR1Y IND NAVY VOUCHERS,
COIN, CURRENCY AND BXCHAN0J
dee e-H
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- Cases OF death from restitution are be-
scming very common In New York. Almost
every oay death from this cause is recorded.
On Sunday last man named Rapper died,
ana jury was summoned to inqu ire into the
cause OF his death, when the fact was elected
that Rapper came TO his end from sheer desti-
tuition; he having been an invalid for a long
while, and thus being unable ~ support him.
.ef ane wife. The jury gave rather pointed
reboke to those persons who are so liberal in
eending contributions abroad, by suggesting
mat there was great field in New York for
eeneyolence
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GAS FITTING, &c.

Wan. T. DOVE 90.
hR1 Now prepared to execute any orders With
which they may be favored In the
PLUMBING, GAS, Oh STEAM FITTING BUSI
- Store on Ninth street, Q few doors north Of
Pennsylvania avenue, where may be found . com
plete assortment eff CHANDELIERS and other GAS
8TEAA and WATER FIXTURES. Jan lily
W. GAS FIXTURES.
Hsys In Store, and are daily receiving, GAS
and Finish superior ia style to anything heretofore
We invite eitfens generally to call and examine
oar stock Of GAS and WATER FIXTURES, feeling
WaaAinG ton
~ An Wosk In the above line intrusted to our
care viii be promptly attended to.
mar 5t MYERS & McGHAN, $40 street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-05

- An Illinois judge has decided that the
law OF Congress requiring processes issued
rom Ing Circuit Courts 10 have government
lamps On them was unconstitutional. His
decision is. substantially that the government
has no right TO interfere with the process Of
state courts or prescribe the rules governing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-05

~Ihe friends OF young lady were all
gathereo, Few evenings since, TO attend her
wedding. She was TO De united to q younc
man from Syracuse. He did not however
make his appearance, and the gathered friends
dispersed. The scoundrel the same evening
sent paper TO the family announcing his mar
rage 10 another lady.-At6any EVENING Jouraal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-05

- Professor Dove, a Prussian, has DIS
covered that the best executed comics of steel
or copper-plat engravings can be distinguished
from the original by placing them together in a
oinocuiar stereoscope, when the difference be.
tween the print produced by the original plate
and the spurious copy is seen at a glance This
VIII be a sure method of detecting counterfeit
bank bills or treasury notes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-05

- Nobody, says the Louis vile Journal. can
be more opposed than we are 70 violations of
The Constitution, but we have no manner of
patience with those journals that are more
shocked at the illegal Imprisonment of one
Rebel ia the United States than a; the lawless
hanging OF a hundred Union mea il the Rebel
ConfeGerScy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-05

- The people Of Central Ohio are prepar.
ing 20 ralse a large quantity of fax the coming
seed will fully reimburse for the whole labor
and cost OF raising n crop of fax, and, with the
Nasi amount of land in the State unoccupied
by any other crop, probably the people cannot
IN any other way setter improve their time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-05
SThe present winter h

~The present winter has thus far been I'M
Usually favorable 70 Railroad companies in
Maine; there has been scarcely a day thus far
:lar the racks have been Distracted by snow
az ICE, which Is somewhat remarkable for
Maine. as some seasons have required thous-
:.nds OF dollars 10 be expended III keeping the
roads open and the tracks clear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-05

- Col buchanan Gross, who recently
escaped from the Philadelphia penitentiary by
pfeCIIing pardon from Governor Curtin
through forgery, and who went into court To
sustain his claims for freedom, on the ground
ihat the pardon was valid, was remanded IN
prison, the court having decided against his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-05

X Emma Lvry, the danseuse who was
nofhI during a rehearsal at the Grand Opera
IN Paris recently, was at the point OF deatb AT
last accounts. She had on fifteen petticoatsI
and taking FIRE from the footlights they made a
column OF Ire Is feet high. She ran shriekinr
ABOUT me stage, all avoiding her until fireman
threw her down and e1tinguished the flames
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-05
AMERICAN WATCHES
FOR SOLDIERS
AT R D CED PRICES.
American Watches for Americans

TIE AMERICAN WATCH COMPANY give notice that
they have lately issued new style of Watch, ex.
pressly designed for Soldiers and others who desire
. good watch at . moderate p:ice. These watches
are intended to displace the worthless, cheap
watches Of British and Swiss manufacture with
which the country is flooded, and which were never
expected to keep time when they were made, being
refuse manufactures sent to this country because
unstable At home and used here only for ockeying
and strtndling purposes
We offer to sell our Watch, which is Of THE MOST
SUBSTANTIAL MANUFACTURE, AN ACCURATE AND Du.
RABLE TINEKERPRR, and in Sterling Silver cases
Hunting pattern, at IS low price as is asked Tor
he trashy Aneres and Lepinss of foreign make
alreidy referred to.
We have named the new series o: Watches, WM
ELLRRY, Boston, Mass, which name will be found
On the plate of every watch of this manufacture,
and is one of our trademarks.
Sold by all respectable Watch Dealers in the
Wholesale orders should be addressed to
RORRINS A. APPLETON,
Agents for the American Watch Compa
ia 9-eo2m 1872 BROADWAY,N.Y
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v1Hsssss,.x1vAr,A chHHssrRAL RArLscxD

v,Hsssss,.xnvA,,. GnHEssrRAL RArLa asss
&0a 8 81 -
Is s,srs H. Hrr1'
STONE sziIAsTEs AND 80. ,.ox ms,
sAssAs. CHECKED rH.SSSSHH. .1r,.os,
rlHI TKbE PAIhr e 5A 1EIETrsss sSs
CLOSE oos ne f sssS IT Tsf HttRR1sBuse
NORTHERN M o Iisihs Il r. RAILROAD.
THE GREAT Al d ;SsNHiR RoUrl
WARRINGTON f AND BALr1MoR.
WEST, NoBfaa Vi SsI,. AND Y hssourHwEsr.
q Hcr rhre.sh Tiehsts :yet1 q the one: .. .,
wilmington 8 and Calvert Station, Baltimore.
SPLENDID SLEEPING TSat sARs ON ALL NIGHT
SMOKING AID SALOON CARS ON ALL TRAINS.
PROM WASHINGTON.
Passensersw win take the .: "a. and 2 n trains,
xhers eonnectisns are ), made with trains on the
Northern Central Railroad, and arrive in Harris
With Il. tfslns On the Psnns!i1iais o.Hsra Ra
road for all parts Of the West.
HREI0HTo.
By this route Yreights Of all descriptions can b
for ysrded to and from any point on the Railroads
Of Ohio, Kentuesy Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin,
Iowa, or Missouri, by Railroad direct.
The PennsylYsnis Central Railroad also connects
st Pittsb9rg with Steamers, By which Goods can
be forwarded to any port On the Ohio, M1skingum,
Kentucky, Tennessee, Cumberland, Illinois, Missis
sippis Wisoonsin, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and
cago with steamers to AL Northwestern Lakes.
Merchants and shippers entrustins the transpof-
tstion of their Freight TO This Com pany can rely
with eon6denes on its speedy transit.
THE RATES OF FREIGHT to and from any point
In the West, By the Penneylvania Central Railroad,
q,e az au times as Iarrath as are charged By kA9
- Be psTaeu2ar TO marx packages "vi. Psnna
Central R.R."
WIN BROWN, Agt Northern Central R. r.,
No. so North street, Baltimore,
IN0CH LEWIS, Gen \ superintendent, Altoona, Pa.
L. L. HQUPT, Gent Ticket Agent, Philadelphia.
II. n. HOUSTON, General Freight Agent, |Pkila-
de1phia. jan 4lyr
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TRAVELLERS DIRECTORY.
O SIGH AND wouNDED SoLpikhe Wv
DFPOT OF The B. O. n. n. w.

tween Wssbingtcn and Eev ~ -
iori have pa,s on ls1:s Car ~
1enti,.tsd and sxpressiy far oneers, soldiers -
Others that ars wounded or sick, With the ercsytop
BATE fHURsDAYs and sATURDAYs fer PhiIs-
dclphia ut ,. m, xxpress Train
and cfheYs lat are sick or wounded, are informSd
that q siek ear viii have the depot every MN -
thYoush TO the Ohio river without change OF sars;
Folders and others furlou Oh or disc ssrged ~
end This the ch nest and dss;sAb routs Ter
The West fhis Il the only line that can SAL .
through tieket from Washinton or check BAG ssee
nCCInTioN TO PAssINGKl9.-fhe ONLY
PLACE 10 buy ~ Ia 1t the Ticket In the Depot
of The B. d o. y. +. Co. 1Ao-a
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REMOVED

REMOVED,
JOSIAH =. BAILEY has rer10ved his eaddlers
Shop from $50 Seventh street west, to - -
316 q street north, where he Will beE
happy to see his old friends and ousto- II
mers. Particular attention paid to re-t
pairing. All orders received and prompt
" nded to- ia o-1ms
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NJ TEETH.

NJ TEETH.
W. LOOMS, II. D., the Inventor and Patsntss
Mthe MINERAL PLATE TEETH, attends
personally At his once In this city ManySy&
persons can wear these teeth who cannot
wear others, and no person can wear others Who
sAnnot wear these.
Persons calling ct my once can be accommodated
With any style and price Of Teeth they may DESIRE
eut 70 those who are particular and wish the puregt
eieanest, strongest and most perfect denture that
Art can produce, the MINERAL PLATE win b
more fully warranted.
Rooms in this city-No SIS Pennsylvania avenue
between 9Th and 10th streets. Also, GOT Arch st.,
PhiiAdelphiA. mar Ally
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o FFIC l..

IMPAIRMENT OP STATE,
- WASHINGTON, Jsnuary75, lse7.
The Secretary Of StSte viii hereafter receive Mem
pers OF Congress on business on Saturdays, COM
nencins with Saturday, the arst of next month.
Jan T-H WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-05

HOW TO SAVE YOUR MONEY.-Can at the
IL Central Hotel, on the European plan, w. cor.
ner Pa ay and 9th ST., where comfortable lodgings
be had at 30 cents per day. The Restaurant at
tached to the hotel has been most handsomely fitted
up regardless Of expense where all the delicacies
style, at al hours, with promptness Bill of fare
ia 20 SIM D, GELSTON Proprietor
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T'fHAAfFa rAru44 pu,. ..,u,.o,o,,
lss sEvExrH sf., WAsarsafos, D. o.
Silver Medal awarded BY Maryland Institute Of
Also Medal y R ssSi5sPss, s. s g. Institute
1N have on hand, Of the best ma 8U
'ie: sqt siEi = ; sIs5A description of
w00PP 1 SSki "a TRUNK,
r'I11ss15szHss S4s1 4sEs e BAGS,
MEMBER. of 6oas HsK .a Sft ET.g:. win pleas.
Hisi ..s ua
. F Fun COVERED and REPAIRED .. .Aor,
sss:ss .s s. & sss to any
i JAMES g. roPHAM.
INTERESTING FOR LADIES.
We have again reduced the prices Of large stock
Also. Woci.n Hosiery, Gloves, Morinoes, sh.vl.,
- Our stock Of Ladies' and Children. ORES. and
are an new made AMI fresh goods OF our own man.
o''''ure as Marx. 5s.ss e.. 1sh .nd 81
deu under the Avenue Rouse
SECONDHAND PIANos.-one very nice Plan.
- for $50, in best order. One S-sctaye for-
$50. Alarge assortment Of new Pianos aty3I6
the lowest fsctery prices, At the MuaictUSU
store OF w. g.. MKTZKk0TT
fsN ole Agent OF eteinway Son.
HAPPINESS Oh MIsERYi-THAr rs rH1
ueEssFkiISSNsTTTnh s a5SssistSEs Of The PAR
and MEDICINE" have OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES al
ss1pense.to issue free for the benefit Of saGsrina
esting Lectures on Marriage AID its DissnaiHes
tons: Nervous Debility. Premature Decline, Indi-
Physiology and Natures Law. These inTslrsAEIsi
lectures have been the means Of enlishtenins snd
receipt OF four stamps, BY addrsssins Sse,nSxs
Porsstan Ca5sSa Of AHatossy sad MedietsS AL
.lo.0W.s, NeW iorA. ~ bly,
ADAMS lXPRIss COMPANY.
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u ULL'S COUGH SYRUP.
This il the most
SURE AND RELIABLE REMEDY
Now in for Cou CHS, Colds, Group, Con 50 pton
Hoarseness, Asthma. DO twill produce the most
beneficial results In few moments after it is taken
especially in Group.
Rev. ". BuLL-Dear Sir :-Having had an op-
nortunity to test the excellent qualities of your
Cough Syrup, hest tate not to say it is the best
i have ever used in my family. Truly yours,
WV. II. CHAPMAN, Pastor N. Z. Church,
Georgetown, D. c., Nov. "A, 1862. Georgetown.
iREv. Dr.. CoLE, of the Baptist Church,
Rev. y. W. BULL-Dear Sir KNOWING we'll the
ingredientaof yo1r "Pectoral," and having tried
il myself, say that it is safe and effectual
remedy in Bronchial Affections attended with
cough. IsAAo COLE
Baltimore, November Is. 1852
~ Price 25 CENTS per bottle, to be had of all
Druggists. ia 3l-lws