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TOO& PHILLIPS & W. H. SMITH,
14144,, , COAXER OF WOOD k FIFTH STS.
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YEARLY ADVERTISEMENTS.
• CrIANGZACILZ AT FUCASUIPM.
; 0111/1 Squa r e. neo s q uares
In t' soemtbs, $13,00 Six months, $23.00
%Pi rear, 25,00 One year. 35,00
trytLarger advertisements in prorortion.
tEPA linear four Lines Su Dot.t.sus a year.
• I BLIC 0 FFICES,&C.
i‘ "Frit Poor Orrick. Third between Market and Wood
Id Riddle, Postmaster.
'Carat' oar House, Water, 4th door from Wood at. Peter-
We! imaltlibigs—Major John Willock, Collector.
%ITT TRIASORT, Wood between Fir.t. and Second
l aterite—James A. Bartram, Treasurer.
ConeTe Taxasoli, Third street, next door to the
etesbyterian Church—S. R. Johnston, Treasurer.
Matait'a Ornoz, Fourth, between Market and Wood
atreetrAlexander Hay, Mayor.
Pitsataisaver's Exmotoz. Fourth, near Market st:
BANKS.
r...eattasaass,between Market and Wood streets, on
!laird and -Fourth streets.
MIIIRCIUXTS' Lin MaIrtt►ACTDRRRB' IL D F•Ttlelts' Di.
!sere Baur, (formerly Saving Fund,) Fourth, between
Mood sad Market streets.
Cll'ollolol, Fifth street, near Wood.
HOTELS.
lidososroanct.s. Howse, Water street, near the Bridge.
eittaimaaa fIOTIM, corner of Penn and sl. Clair.
Mattoestirrillorze, corner of Third and Wood.
Alltaktoak Horse,corner of Third and Smithfield.
• EflitnmSesTzi, corner of Penn street and Canal.
erisao &Ana, Liberty street. near Seventh.
Minkaas Mawetoa Horse, Liberty St. opposite Wayne
Ilananituarr MANSION House, Penn St. opposite Canal,
nw (ISERT 'W 00 DS, ATTORNEY AND
RAP COUNSELLOR AT LAW.—Office remo
'OA to flakeweire ''offiees on Grant st., nes' ly opposite
UN new Court House, next rooms to John D. Mahon,
:dot --rirst floor. sep 10
OH TONER, Attu, nev at Law, North East. Lerner
of Smithfield and Fourth streetv. cep 10—ly
ai rcA.NDLESS 6s itycLußE, Attorneys and
Md. Canoeltom at Law: Office in the Diamond, back
littot old Court House,Pitishurgh. sep 10
•
GLINIUNK FINDLAY, Attorneys at Law, Fourth st
11.7 above Wood, Pittsbnrgh. sep 10-Iy,
fiNUOS. HAM I LTON, Aitorney at Law, rift 11, between
.11L- Virood and Smithfield sta., Pittahurzh. seplo-Iy .
.WIL. O'HARA. ROBINSON, Attorney 10 Law;
°Mee on the north side of the Dlamond.hetwecti
Witte ma enion st reots, up stairs cep 10
ADeRiiORA.W, Attorney at Law; tenders
fits professlanalscry ices to Um public, Office on
PIM IRMO, above Wood, Pittsburgh, sett 10
IfIFFER k BITCH kN AN, Athwargs at Lam, office
iressossd from the Diamond, to -Attorney'sßnwfr
hady side of Fourth street, between Market and Wood
arrests seplo
BILICILHASTER, ATIRNEY AT LAW,
.1.11 has removed his race to Beares'a Law Build
lop, ?mirth street, above Smithfield, Pittsburgh.
t'vep 10
GEORGE W. LAYNO. Attorney at Law, Office
No. 54 Firth street, near the Theatre, Pittsburgh.
yep 27—ly
READE ASHINGTON,
.1177'01PVICI rAT LAW. —Office in Bakeweii's Minding,
Grist street, Pittsburgh. Nov. 5. 1842.
-yam MITCHELL — Attorney at Law, office
OP Emmet of Smithfield and sth stir.. Pittsburgh.
Er Collections made. A.l business entrusted to his
will.be promptly attended to,
r
Morrow, Alderman; offt , o north
rids of Fifth ii., between Wood and Smithfield
ail" Plattsburgh. rep 10
Tilt. 8. R. HOLM ES, Office In Second street, next door
-to illalvany 4. Co's Glass Warehouse sep 10—ly
•tt t 9 '1 9 , lOU seders, gin era an
Paper Manufacturers, No. 37, !Markel st. sep 10-ly
Tom! ANDERSON, Smithfield Foundry, Water st..
wear lb. Monongahela Herne, Fittslursh. seplo—ly
MONA. I. YOUNG. FRANCIS L. YOUNG.
MHO& GB. YOUN Arr.
_ CIO., .._ _. Furniture Ware
illepowa. uorncr of Hand at. 4- Exchange Alley.
pawnor- wishing to purchase Furniture, will find It to
beleitdlantage to give as a call, being fully ntisfied that
we eat please as to quality and price. sep 10
66 BOLO. PLAN TATION MOLASSES, received
per Steamers Little Ben end Fulton, and for
nit *e^J.G. 4- A. GORDON
X 27. 12 Water street
likihohe D. Comtism , • • LOY DR. COLICK • N
et maxim , ' 4 CO.,Genera Agents, Forwarding and
NJ 'Commission bierebants. Levee Street, Vicksburg
Vi. They respectfully enact t consignments. DU
, L ,T9SEIt r ,S Boot r. 124 Shoe Illanufacto•
W> n
ry, se. 83 F our th a..,heat door to 'he U. States
.oallits Ladles Crunetia, Kid aud Balla F2:2 o ea made ia
it Neatest manner, sad by the newestir reach patteYnc
saikle
GDriN TOOLS, consisting of Hoes, Fancy Spades
Transplanting Trowels, Eddins Tools, Budding
Pulsing Knives, Pruning Shears. etc., just re.
*siva and fror sale by F. L. SNOWDEN.
184 Liberty street, head of Wood.
M 4MISTiteIIiTE3'BLANKS. for proceedings in At
` aatkosat eider the late law, for sale at this Office
aIIIZANIC PETITIONS, NOTICES, &C.—
N TO be aged In Bankruptcy proceedings, printed on
srairlikaptr,and la the forms approved by t he Court,forsaie
t tins 041 Bee of the Mercury and Democrat. sep 10
Vra JIWBBARD, Lidice fashionable boot and
illOekliasufactu ter, No. 1.01, Third street, between
Wool; sag Sallitfield streets, Pittsburgh sep 10
jAllt PATTERSON, Jr—Birmingham, near Pittsburgh,
Pa., Manufacturer of Locks, Hinges and Bolts; To•
•nursaihlaller. Mill and Timber Screws; Houten Screws for
Mefiliug Mills, its. sep 10-1 y
OSPCLOSIOW, Tailor and Clothier, [alien!,
t, betireenSlAPh and Virgin alley, South side.
-sopa
1i G. k A. GORDON. Commission and Forwarding
• +p►rohants. Water it., Pittsburgh. sep 10-1 y
Woolidagbans i& Co.
canusualy 4XD FORW4RDING .MER.
CRA.NTS. Na. 60 Water assiset, Pittsburgh Pa.
--IrPros—Reeelvirig and Shipping 5 cents per 100 lbs.
Coinsoisittint as Purchases and sales 2 Fez cwt .
ear T 1.113
S. MORROW,
34.11.111711WCTUR XX of Tin, Copper and Sheet Hoc
Ware, No. 17, Fifth st., between Wood and Mar—
weatuaaetly OA head a good amen tweet of warns.
114 1 1 8 0 1 1 1 ; a altars or piddle patronage. Aleo.on band,
=WI. I articles: Sbovels. Pokers. Tongs. 9ridiroes,
teakettlei, Pots. (Weis. Coffee UHb fie. plet
e4lSteoli elbsta we invited is eon set minim dor
dbUIWOM' el ,he Oterrateette NS sheep lbe sash er
POOMslia.sr,l
petilv-1
dvertising.
LVE LINES OR LESS:
One month, 40,00
Two monts, 6.00
Three months, 7,00
Four months, 8,00
Six months, 10,00
One year, 15,00
'D-AILY 11101KNIN"C' ..POST
HAILMAN, JENNINGS & Co
Wholesale Grocers, Commission and Pro-
duce Merchants,
And Dealers ir. Pittsburgh Nansfoctures
No, 43 Wood street, Pittsburgh
HAILNI AN, JENNINGS &Co.,
Cotton Yarn Warehouse,
No. 43 Wood street.
Agents for the sale of the Eagle Cotton Factory Yarns
March 17,'43.
THOMPSON HANNA
HANNA 4- TURNBULL'S Paper Warehouse, No.
104, Wood st., wbcre may he had a general supply
of writing, wrapping, printing, wall paper, blank books,
school books, /0, 4-c. scp 10—ly
RC. TOWN4END ¢ CO., Wire Workers and
. .Manufacturers, No. 23 Market street, between 2d
and 3d streets. sep 10-1 y
LIMCHANGE HOTEL, Corner of Penn and St. Clair
14 et rents, by aIeICIBBIN 4. SMITH.
aep 10-4 Y
BROWNSVILLE JUNIATA IRON WORKS.—Ed
ward Hushes. Manufacturer of Iron and Nalls
Warehouse N 0.2.5, Wood st., Pittsburgh. sep Ay
EW GOODS.—Preston k Mackey, wliulesale and
retail dealers in Eugllsh, French, ard Domestic
Dry Goods, No. Fa, Market at , Pittsburgh. sen 10
JonN in , DEvrrr, Wholesale Grocer Rectifying
Distiller, And Dealer in Produce and Pittsburgh
Manufactured Articles, No. 224 Liberty Street, Pitts
burgh. sep 10
WLLI.L H. Wit.t.tista Joni( S. Ditavortin
WILLIAMS & DlLWORTH.—Wholesate
Grocers Produce and Com mission Mercilante, and
dealers In Pittsburgh Manufactured articles, No. 29,
Wood street. sep IO
tow; B.SHreurr
SHERIFF & KEAN, Manufacturers of Copper,
Tie, and Sheet Iron Ware. No. 80, Front M., Fitts
burgh. House Spouting and Steamboat work promptly
executed. sett 10
h it DAVID SANDS,I% ATCII6: CLOCK
MAKER, No. 7, St. Clair street, Pitts
burgh,
DEALER IN WATCHES, CLOCKS, BR EASTPINS
FINGER RINGS, CHAINS, KEYS, COMBS, A.,c.
sep 10
LANDRETH'S GARDEN SEEDS.— A full
supply of Landretles Garden Seeds, always on
hand, and for sale at 111ga:et - icy the Oro; store of
F. L. SNOWDEN,
184 Liberty street, head of Wood.
REMOVAL—Matthew Jones, Barber and Hair Dress
er, has removed to ['mut hst reel , opposti the ?lay
ors office, where he will he happy to:tvait upon oernianent
or transient customers. lie sulititsa share of public Dat•
101 - IN Ill'FA ILL ND, UpkoJeerer and Cabinet
M-ker, Third at. betweett Wood df Market streets,
respectful informs his friends and the public that he is
prepared to execute all orders for Sofas, Sideboards. Bu
reaus, Chairs, Tables, Bedsteads, Stands. flair and Sprin::
Mattresses, Curtains, Carpets, all sorts of Uptiolsterin:
work . , which he will warrant equal .o any made in the
city, and on reasonable terms. set , 10
RENOVAL:—The subscribers have remov.d to \l'a.
ter between Wood and Smithfield streets, where,
they will continue the Wholesale Grocery and Coninos•
sion badness. and would re4pectfully solicit the patron.
age of their friends. J. W. SURBRIDG 4. Co.
Dec 3
DL. A. W. PATTERSON..7:fice on Smithfield strut
near Sixth. t;ep 10
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• 4 3
FARE REDUDED. .U. B. M• 11. Lure OF ST•arg AND
RAIL ROAD CARP. from Pittsshurgh, via Bedford.
chambersburg. Harrisburg and Lancaster, to Plitladet
phis, connecting with the. Malt train of Cars to N Y.
c. Only 150 milesstagin2 and one night out.
Also. the Direct line to Baltimore.
Fare to Philadelphia $9-
Baitiniore, 9.
Leaves daily at 8 o'clock A. M,
Office second door below the. Merchants Hotel Wood st.
MENDELL, GRAHAM, WAUGH k Co.
feb 23,1843-11 y. Proprietors.
THE GREAT CENTRAL ROU' E. VIA. NATIONAL
ROAD AND BALTIMORE OHIO RAIL ROAD
COMPANY
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EN' line of U. S. Mali Coaches for WanAiiiitan City,
Bat( insore, Phiiiiiielp his and New York.
This line is in full operation and leavesPittsburgb daily
at 6 o'clock A: Al., via Washington Pa. and national
road to Cumberland. connecting here with the rail road
Co's. to all the above places: Travellers will find this
a speedy and comfortable route, it beings separate sad
distinct Pittsburgh and Cumberland line, facilities will be
afforded which have not been heretofore enjoyed. Ex
tra coaches furnished at the shortest notice, wito the
privilege of going through direct, or taking cne night's
rest at their option.
For tickets, apply at our office at theittonongaltela
House. L. W. STOCKTON•
Feb. 3d—dtf. President of N. R. State CO.
NEW ROUTE.
ENTIRE NEW COACHES!
PROM PITTSBURGH TO BALTIMORE AND
PHILADELPHIA ,
United States Express Line ,
Leaves Plitsbnrch daily, at 2 o'clock, r. x, via Steam.
boat to Brownsville, thence in splendid new coaches to
Cumberland, over the peat National Road, and from
there by
RAILROAD,
In superior new eight wheeled cars, to Baltimore,
Washington city and Philadelphia.
The ahoy( Line is rvresented to the traveling public
as being unequalled between the Ohio River and Eastern
cities for comfort and expedition, having made arrange
ments to convey passengers through in two days, and
no night travel, either by Stage or Railroad Cars.—
Think of ill Only 75 miles Stage travelling', and 56
miles less than the Wheeling route, and that In superb
new coaches.
Fare to Baltimore, $lO.
Office in the Monongahela House.
A. HENDERSON 4- CO-.
Stage Proprieto
ml d 3
VIACTS SPEAK FOR TBENSELVES--TRUTHIS
X` CONVINCING:- Having been afflicted for nearly
two years, with a bard swelling on the cap of my knee.
which produced much pain, and used various applica
tions recommended by the Faculty--all in vain wat
cured completely by the use of one bottle of Dr . Brand.
reties Linament, or External Remedy.
Witness my hand JAMES TAYLOR,
Ohio tp Allegheny co, Pa. Jan. 10th, 1840.
Dr. Brandreth's External Remedy or Linament; sold
at his office, N 0.98 Wood street, Pittsburgh,
50 cents per bottle. feb 8.
JUST RECEIVED, Twelve boxes of Oranges and
Lemons, of the finest quality, for sale wholesale and
retail, by WM. THORN,
feb t2—tf, 53 Market at.
201,000 LBS Cotton Tarns, assorted
Nos.
2,000 lb.t. Batting,
2,000 " Candle Wick,
1,000 " Carpet Chain, and
I 500 " Cotton Twine. From the Eagle Facto.
11. Far sate by
NAUMAN, JENNINGS & Co.,
Cotton Yarn Warehouse,
No. 43 Wood street.
mar 17
"V.BlllPt Stir Clicker bunt awl
AileNaugates'a build) ibr sake law far dub: A p
u I IIIIIMINGIR LL IV-Cah
:a? IV , /40 60 Wages at
PITTSBURGH, JUNE 8, 1843.
DANIEL M. CURRY, Attorney at Law. Of.
ties on sth at between Wm.d and Smithfield. np 11.
113 EASE'S BOARBOUND •. XDY.--Turrcr has
1 received this day from New 'Fork. a fresh supply o.
the above celebrated care for Coughs, Colds and Con
sumption; and is ready to supply customersat wholesale
or retail, at his Jiladicii Agency, 86 Fourth it.
rKIV i 2
DAVID CLARK, ./Is't, teaskiorreble Beet
Has removed to No, 34 Market street, betweei
Second and Third streets, *here he would be happy
to see his old customers,and all others who feel dispos.
ed to patronize Mm. He uses nothing but first rate
stock, and employs the best of workmen; and as he gtves.
his constant personal attention to businew, he truststhak
he will deserve and fleets° a fair share of patronage.
sop 14)
aurrd, ICE CREAM, 4- CONFSCTIONARY.—
A • Bunke/respectfully informs his friends and the
public that they can always find the best quality of Ice
Creams. together with all kinds or confectionary and
fruits, in their •enron, at his establishment—No. 11.
Fifth street, betwe , n Wood and Market.
N. B.—Parties supplied on the shortest notice, with
cakes, or anything In his line. Also families furnished ,
with Bread. sap 10
pyANS'S CAMOMILE PILL LS.—ABRA
-1 HAM J. CLEM ER, residing at 66 Mott street,
New York, was afflicted with Dyspepsia in its most
aggravated form. The symptoms were violent head.
ache, great debility, fever, costiveness, cough, heart.
burn, pale in the chest and stomach always after eating,
Impaired appetite, sevsation of sinking at thestornach,
furred tongue, nausea, with frequent vomiting., diggings.
towards night and restieness. These had continued up:
ward of a twelvemonth, when. on consulting Dr. Wm.
Evans. WO Chatham street; and submitting to Ills ever
successful and agreeable mode of treatment, the patient
was completely restored to health in the short space of
one month, and grateful for the incalculable benefit derlv.
ed, gladly came forward and volunteered the abovestate
For sale Wholesale and Retail by
JAS. N. Rican
Cheap for Cash.
UNION COTTON F.l CTORY.
Prices Reduced.
Sitar: Reel Yarn. I Long Reel Yarn.
at 14 cis. per WI 500 at 8 ets per riz,
at 14 ditto 600 at 9 ditto
at 14 ditto I 100 at 6 dllto
at 14 ditto ROO at 5 ditto
10.5
6
7
8
at 14 ditto 900 at 41 ditto
at 14 ditto 1000 at 4 ditto
at 14 auto
12 at 14 ditto Candlewick at 15 cis per lb.
1:3 at 14/ ditto Com Batting • 8 ditto
14 at 15 ditto Family do. • 12 ditto
15 at 15t ditto Carp't Chain • 18 ditto
1t at 18 ditto Col'n Tv.ine • 25 ditto
17 nt 181 ditto Stocking Yarn and
18 at 17 ditto coverlet Yarn always on
19 at 171 ditto hand
`.20 it 113 ditto
tj;:r Orders promptly attended to, If left at 3. 1 r C.
Painter',. Logan Q• Kennedy':, or the root office, addreio;
tab 27, J. K. MOORHEAD 4- co.
THE sobs-critter has removed his Fashionable Tiatoting
Establishment to the Monongahela house. 3d door
from first M. on Smithfield st.w here hisold customers and
all others who may favor him with a can may depend on
having their work done In a superior Style. From his
tong experience In the Itu.dness In this city, and in many
other fasitioualde cities in Europe and America, lie feels
ronfident that in can give satisfaction to all who may
please to favor him with their custom. fly strict attention
to business and superior workmanship lie hopes to merit'
and receive a sign re of public patronage. tie irdenti keeping
on hand a supply of goods and trimmingssultede for the
customer trade which will he sold at very reduced prices, .
B. DONAGHY.
CAtrST/Coethe K.rffe was formerly resorted to in all
cases of burns, scalds and wounds, where mortitica
was apprehended. The nere.sity for each sharp prac
tire exists no Inn2er. The hia;lcal Pain r.xtractor, from
Comstock 71 Malden Lane Is a far more efficient prevcn
rive of mortification than cold steel or tin rate of silver.
The application or this wonderful e m [round instantly
removes the local paln.and irate wound, scald, burns or
bruise hae nut injured sonic vital organ so as to render
cure imt medble, it v. 1:1 in a vet y ellert apace of time
restore the part affeeted to in sound nod healthy state
without leaving the cleat! is. behind. This preparation Is
also a certain remedy for Inflamed eyes. cancerous sore.,
ulcers, broken breast and sore nipple and all etwasions
and eruptions of the skin. Its success as a cure for
the piles is unparalleled and the vouchers for its c.tra•
tive properties are from the must respectable and ea•
tightened sources —Herald.
For sale at Tuttle's, 86 Fcurlh street:
1113HENO.MENON IN CHEMISTRY—East India
Hair Die--COiCIIR the hair and will not the skin
This Dye Is In the form of a Powder which In plalh matte.
of tact may be applied to the hair over night, the first
eight turning the lightest or grey hair to dark brown; and
by repeating a second or third night, to a jet black. Any
person may, therefore, with the least possible trouble;
keep his halt any dark shade or a perfect black, with the
positive assurance that the powder if applied to the skin
will not color it. There is no coloring in this statement,
as any one may easily test. These facts arc warranted
by the chemist who manufactures it.
For sale at TUTTLE'S%) Bf 3 Fourth street, where a
large assortment of Patent Medicines may always be had
at either wholesale or retail
FAMES IV. 11.911 ALAN 4 JOHN F JENNINGS
01 have entered hill) partnership for the purpose of
transacting a WholeeateGrocery; Produce and Commis,
sion business under the firm and style of IJAILMAN.
JENNINGS k Co.,at No 43 Wood street, opposite the
!Verdian a' Biel, where a supply of G roceries and Plus
burgh M nufactured A nick's can always be had on Übe
al terms. March 17 '93.
Mauufacturer of Tin, Copper and Shee
Iron Ware,
No. 61 Liberty, between Market and 6th streets
WOULD respectfully inibrm the citizens of Pitts—
burgh, and the public In general that he continues
torarr y on the above business in all its various branches
atthe glove stand; where he will always keep a gener.
al aruitment of all articles in his line, all of which
will be made In tile game manner and of good materials,
and will be disposed of on the most moderate and ac
commodating tonna.
Country htercnants and other dealers will find it to
theittodvantage to call and examine his stuck before pur.
chasing elseweere.
Steamboats,!liousesand vorticees roofed with copper,
zinczi.m, lead and iron on the shortest notice; Gutters
and Conductotsmade and put up with despatch as usual.
apr 5.
WILLIAM DOHERTY,
RT and Cap Manutarturer. 148 Liberty at, between
Et Market and Sixth. ap 10— 6m.
J. M. Sanderson & Son,
FRANKLIN HOUSE, PHILADELPHIA.
THIS elegant establishment has been in operation due.
ing the last nine months, and notwithstanding the
general depression of business, it has met and sustain
ed the approbation of the public and yielded to the pro.
prietora satin compensation for their labor and atten
tion . Its location being in Chestnut street, In the im
mediate neighborhood of the Post office, the Exchange,
Banks, the Steamboat landing, the most business part 01
Market street and the places of amusement, it presents
to the business community or those visiting the city on
pleasure, all the facilities and comforts so desirable to
the travelling public. Its arrangment, also, enables the
guest to regulate his expenses, and to live In astyle of
elegance or economy suited to his notions or disposition.
The facility of procuring meals at any hour, and of get.
tang that which the appetitetraves, Is also a saver of
time which the business portion of the guests know bow
to appreciate. The proprietors, therefore, solicit tbe
custom of their old &binds, and promise a continuance
of their exertions to make them comfortable.
ap 25-3 m.
For Rent.
WOR a tarn or years: Tyro baHdlas iotson the bank
2: of thy A ilacheay river. adjeladigtha city Om
Apply at the bonne Agency. Tomo groat. sth Ward,
mat 2. ;AMEX BLATLYILY
R. E. SELLERS, Agent,
No 20. Wood street. below Second
onus Werpg mnd, to order
Removal.
, Don'tf orget ! 86 Fourth itreet
COPAR rtiERSEIIP.
R. M. DAWSON,
DR. GOODE'S este/witted Female Pills. These
Pills are strongly recommended to the notice of
the ladies as a safe and efficient remedy in removing
those complaints peculiar to their sex, from want of ex
ercise, or general debility of the system. They obviate
costiveness, and counteract all Hysterical and Nervous
affections: These Pills have gained the sanction and
approbation of the most eminent Physicians In the Ent.
tad States, and many Mothers. For sale Wholesale and
Retail. R. E. SELLERS, Agent.
Bey 10 No. 20. Wood Street. below Second.
WM. ADAIR, Booealtd Shoe Maker, Libts-ty St.,
opposite the heed of Suit Afield at., Pittebargh.—
The subscriber having bought out the stock of the late
Thomas Itaiferty, deceased, has commenced business
In the old stand of Mr: It., and Is prepared to execute
ail descriptions of work la Ills line, in the heat manner
and on the shortest notice. He keeps constantly on band
a large assortment ofshoe findings of all descriptions and
ante best quality: He solicits the patronage of the pub
lic and of the tram wm. ADAIR.
sera
PITTSBURGHMANUFACTORY.—Sprixis
and 4.ries far Carriages at Eastern Prices.
The subscribers manufacture and keeps constantly on
hand Coach,C and Entitle Springs (warranted,) Juniata
Iron Axles. Silver and Brass plated Dash Frames, Bras.,
and plated Rub Bands, Stump Joints, Patent Leather,
Silver and Brass Lampe, Three fold Steps, Malleable
ron, Door Handles and Hinges. 4.c., ke.
JONES d• COLEMAN.
St. Clair st.. near the A lieshcny Bridge.
D.BELLERS, M. D., office and dwelling In Fourth,
near Ferry street. asp 13-1 y
LOOK AT THIS
The attention "fthcpe who have been somewhat seen.
tient In referenee to the numerous certificates published
In favor of Dr. Sway ores COMROOnd Syrup of Wild Cher.
ry, on account of the persons being unknown in this see
lion of the State, is respectfully directed to the following
CeftifiCale, the writer of which has been a citizen of this
borough for several years. and is known as a gentleman
of integity and responsibility.
To the Afellt, Mr. J. KIRBY.
have used Dr. Swavne's Comp and Syrup of Wild
Cherry for a cough, with which I have been severely of
for about fonr months, and I have no hesitation
In saving that it lathe most effective medicine that I have
been able to procure. It composes all uneasiness. and
agrees well with my diet.-mane plantains a regular and
good appetite. I ran freely recommend It to all others
similarly afflicted. I .h 1 mimic. Borough of Chambersh4.
March 9. IR4O. se
For tale by WILLIAM THORN No. 53 Market street.
YRUIT; SHADE, AND ORNAMENTAL
TREES
pERSONS desirous of proeurtne Fruit, Sisads. and
Ornamental Trres, or Shrebber!, from Thliadel•
phla or New York, are requested to make application as
soon as possible. at the Drur and Seed Store of the soh.
smite', where can be had ratalogues, gratuitously. of the
most rserlient warier lea. F. L. SNOWDEN,
srp 21 No 184. Liberty -it reel. head of Woo,'
WILLIAM C. WALL. PJaia God Fancy Pertrait
and Picture Frame Afasufacturrr, Ne: 87,
Fourth Street Pittsburth.—CanvaNs Brushes. Varnish
d.e., for Artiste, always on hand. - Lookin: Glasses. kr,
promptly framed to order. Repairing done at the short
eat notice.
Portientsr attention paid to re:tiding and Jobbing ofev
cry desertplion.
Persons fining up gleam Boats or . houses will find It to
heirstivent-fe to call. sep 10
M. STEELE. (successor to H. Itreloskey) Fatah.
io.nt'ile Hoot Maker, Liberty ■L, 2d door from
Alley. The subscriber respectfully informs the
public that he has commenced the above business In the
sliop formerly occupied by Mr. Henry M'Closkey.
and that be is now prepared to attend to all orders in his
line of bu.iness with despatch and on the most reasonable
(rms. From his lons eznerienee in the manufacture of
rishionable Boats, he feels confident thnt ott articles
from his establishment will give satisfaction to his pa
Irons. A sliareof public patronag,e to respect fully solicit.
ed. sep 10
/RD SEEDS A f esii supply of Roil Seeds, con
Fistin of Canary mo.and roe; just received by
felt 3. F I. SNOWDEN, 148 Libert, St.
WM . E. AUSTIN, Attorney nt Law. Plitnhorgh, Po
Office in di h sireet,opposite Burke'. Building.
Wit.i.i k e E. Acme. Esq., will give hisatientten to my
unfinished bus.nera, and I rrenrnmend hlo3 to the ontrou•
age of inv friends. WAT.Tr.II FORWARD.
app 111—lv
pITTSItURGIICIR"I'LATING AND REFERENCE
LIBRARY of Rel4fionE.,Flistoi leat,Political.ann
cellaneouv Work.. will I,e open every day, SaAath ca.
cepted, or., 7 o'clock, A. Itl..nntil 9, P. M., in the Ex
change Rtilidlne,corlier n 1 Pt ,Clair atreeland Exchange
alley. wnere,iunctual attendance will be given by
fen 10 OEMEIL.
NEW YORK DYER.
gri k sEE Hi bIES, would respectfully Inform his friends
‘...Yand the public In general,that he dies Ladies' dresses,
Habits and Mantels of every description, black—and
warrants Item n o t to smut, and to look equal to new
goods. It. dyes fancy color., of all derwriptiaus on silk
and carpet yarn. Also, Oran; and restores the colors
of gentlemen's clothing, so as to resemble new goods,
Mr. 11. flatters h;inself this he can please the public,
as he has done an eilensiee business in New York for
twenty years. All work done on moderate terms at his
establialinwnt in 5111 st. between Wood and Smithfield
netr the Theatre.
CERTIFICATE
[LT Thi r is to ccrtify that OSEE HIMES has
done work for us, which has fully answered our
expectations, and we consider him a competent
dyer.
S. Hemphill, Wm. Barnes, J. B. Shurtleff,
David Hull, B. F. Mann, Davi Boles, Joseph
French, jr., Andrew Purdy, W. B. Boles, Wm
PorV3r, 11 H. smith, Henry Javens, A. Shockey,.
jr., Joseph Vera, George Barnes. ap 20th.
JOHNSON & DUVAL,
BOOKBINDERS AND PAPER RULERS,
CONTI NUE business at the eland late of McCandles s
4. Johnson. Every description of work in their lin
neatly and promptly executed. may 8— ly
BETTER BARGAINS THAN EVER
THREE BIG DOORS
rrillE subscriber would respectfully Inform his custo
mers and the public generally, that notwithstanding
the unprecedented sales at the Three Big Doors, during
the present season: lie line still on hand the largest and
most varied assortment of elegant CLOTHING that caw
he bought west of the mountains. The public may rest
assured that all articles offered at his store are manufac
tured from FRESH GOODS, purchased in the Eastern
markets this Spring ,and made into garments by Pitts.
burgh workmen.
In consequence of the multiplication of slop shops in
our city, filled with pawn•brokers,clothes and the musty,
cast off garments of former seasons, from the eastern el.
ties, the public should be cautious to ascertain the char.
aster of the establishments in which they are invited to
purchase, before they part with their money. The ar
ticles offered at several of the concerns in this city, are
the mere offals of New York and Philadelphia slop
shops, and sent out hereto be palmed off on the Pitts.
burgh public. Purchasers should be on their guard's.
gainst these impositions, and they may rely on the fact
that no establishment that advertises eastern wads Cloth.
Ing, can given good an article or es advantageous bar.
gains as can be had at the "Three Big Doors."
The public will please remember that all the subscri
ber's p trments are made in Otis city, by competent work.
men, and not gathered op like the goods now offered by
the "birds of passage" from the shreds and patches of
eastern slop shops. It will always be his endeavor to
maintain the reyntation that the "Three Big Doors'
have obtained for furnishing a superior style of CLOTH
ING In every respect, and at prim below thOso of any
other establishment.
He would again return his thanks to his friends and
the public for the unprecedented patronage Lestowed
sport his establitheoent, and believing that they have
found it to their advantage to deal with him, he would
repeat his invitation to all thole who wish to purchase
Mathias •of every description at the lowest price to call
at No-151. lansemir Br. JOHN M'CLOSKY.
:Observe maid Plate in the pavemont. ap 26.
VirMs ELDER:, Attorney st trne.—Odlee In See
med Etreetgad door abode the corner ot Penkblield
sort!' side. sp. 29:
MEM
PROSPECTUS!
_ .
For publishing a new Daily Paper in the city o f pia,
burgh, to be entitled tAt
DAILY MORNING POST.
THE Subscribers having made arrangements to merge
the American Manufactuier and Pittsbnrgh Mercu•
ry Into one Journal, have concluded to publish a daily
paper with the title of the Daily Aferaileg Post.
The leading object of the uPorr" will be the dissemina
tion and defence of the political principles that have here
tofore been maintained by the Editors, in their respettive
papers, and their best efforts wilt still he devoted to the
advancement and success of those doctrines.
Although, in politics, the paper will be thoroughly
democratic, yet the Editors hope, by giving an honest,
candid history of passing Political events, Foreign
and Domestic Intelligence, and brief notices of all mat•
ters and occurrences that come properly within the sphere
ofa Public Journal, to make their paper sufficiently in
cresting to entitle it to the patronage of the public, ir
respective of party considerations.
In addition to the political and general news that will
be fonad in the "Morning Post," the Editors will take
pains to furnish the businesss community with
the latest and most lots resting COSIMERCIAL IwrzLit
owns from ail parts of the country, and to have prepa
red such accounts of the Markets and the state of Trade
as will be advantageous to our Merchants and Business
Men In their several cuttings.
Terns.—The Porr will be pnblished en a large flatted.
al sheet of fine paper, (manufactured especially for this
Journal) at the unusually low rate of FIVE DOLLARS
per an num, payable In advance. It will also be sold by
news.boys at the low rate of TWO CENTS a copy.
Advertisements will be inserted at the lowest rates
charged by the other daily papers of the city.
ver w ENTY active lads are wanted to tell the Post,
who will be engaged on the most liberal terms
THOS. PHILLIPS,
W.H. SMITH.
Au:sti 31, 1842
MORISON'S PILLS
BY Morrison k Co. London, for sale only by S. IS
Wickersham, corner of Wood street and Virgin
alley Pittsburgh Pa. and H. Harwood, Beaver Pa. who
is sole agent for Western Pennsylvania. pep 10
FOR SAFETY.
Transfers a naiad select Boats provided with Evire4
Safety Guards, for preventing Explosion cif Steam
Boilers.
IT would be well for the traveling community to beds
in mind that their security depends entirely upon
their own encouragement of boats that have or may be
at the expense of procuring the above apparatus. And
that every Individual making such selec ion is contrast
ling towards' general introduction of an invention ad
mitted by all men who undetstand the principles of the
Steam Engine, to be a sure preventative against those
dreadful disasters You have cei minty, In the hundreds
of explosiow that have already taken pisee, their almost
daily occurrence, and the thousands of lives that have
already been lost, a suMcient warning, and inducement
to make inquiry for a Safety guard Boat, and la every
case to give It the preference. They have went to an
additional expense that your lives may be secure. Ought
you not therefore to meet them with a corresponding
degree of lieeiality, and by your preference show that
you appreciate their laudable endeavors to stop this aw
ful sacrifice of human life. They do not charge more
than othet boats; their accommodat ions in other respects
are equal, and in many cases superior; and as there is
one leaving Pittsburgh every day, why will you rue
any risk, when it is so comp ietely in your own power
to avoid those disasters.
Ali boats marked thus tel in the List of Arrivals and
Departures, in another part of this paper, are supplied
with the Safety Guar t.
Litt of Beata provided with the safety Guard.
ALPS, MENTOR.
AGNES, MICHIG AN,
AMARANTH, MARIETTA,
BRILLIANT, MARQUETTE,
BREAKWATER. MUNGO PARK,
CASPIAN, MESSENGER,
CECILIA, MONTGOMEY
CANTON, NORTH BEND,
CICERO, NEPTUNE,
CADDO, - NARAGAN SETT.
DUKE of ORLEANS, NIAGARA,
DUQUESNE, OSPREY,
EXPRESS MAIL, ORPHAN BOY;
ECLIPSE, OHIO.
FORMOSA, ORLEANS,
FORT PITT, PENELOPE,
GALLANT, PANAMA,
GALENA, QUEEN of the SOUTH
J. H. BILLS, ROWINA,.
JEWESS. RARITAN,
IDA, SARAH ANN,
INDIAN QUEEN, SARATOGA,
ILLINOIS, SP — ANNA,
LADY OF LYONS, 'r LLEYRAND,
VICTRE S, • ALLEY FORGE,
WEST WIND. ASHLAND,
BRIDGEWATER MISSOURI MAIL,
CLEVELAND, OLIVE BRANCH,
COLUMBUS. CUTTER
EDWIN HICKMAN, EMMA,
GENL. BROOK, TOBACCO P 1 ANT.
JAMES ROSS, ADELAIDE.
BRUNETTE, COLUMBIAN A.
CLLIPPER, MINSTREL,
•
FOWLER'S PATENT BED
STEAD.
111ArANUFACTUREO at Vira. LETSVItIeI Cabinet Shop
.11.1 No. 69 Second street, between Wood am Smithfield,
where a general assortment of Furniture may be had at
reduced prices for cash.
The superiority of these Bedsteads, consist In the test.
enings, which for durability and ease in putting up and
taking down., it not muffled by any other now In use
—and to all such as would consult their own comfort
in their nightly slumbers, It should be remembered that
all clauses of the bug family are fastened en by these
fastenings.
gtr High's for Counties, Districts or Stales for sale
by 30BN FOWLER, Patentee.
We, the undersigned, do certify that we have cease.
coed the above Bedstead Fastenjap, and have no hesita
tion in pronouncing them the best now in use. —eoming
up fully to the represistitios In thallium, Mitertiee.
anent.
Wm. Ornitanr, Jr., Josioph
Wm.ltvin, retch Vogdesi
John A. 43111, ..oeorge Elora;
ap 27. —So
PRICE TWO CENTS'
10 la TAis if_ll VlErifi,
Regulations relative to the admission of
Cadets into the Military .Beadetny.--As
frequent inquiries are made in regard to
the mode of procuring admission into LAI
Military Academy, all persona interested
in the subject are hereby informed; Out
applications should be made by letter td
the Secretary of War. Application) elk
be made, at any time, by the candidatd
himself, his parent, guardian, or any of lila
friends, and the name placed op the Ar.,
ister. No preference will be gitee to ap
plications on account of priority; rthr will
•
any applications be entered in the Regts.i
ter, wbdde the candidate is under or above
the prescribed age; nor will ahy applics.4
lion be considered, in cases whete the
age and other qualifications ?of the candle
dates are - not stated: The fixed abade of
the candidate must be set forth in the *p4
plication.
Applications, if not renewed annual 4).
will nut be reconsidered. This renewal
may be effected by letter, addressed to the
Secretary of War, merely stating the fact
of such renewal.
The appointments will be made annnsla
ly in the month of February. The claims
of all the candidates on the Register will
be considered and acted upon. Each Cow.
gressional and Territorial District and the
District of Columbia shall be entitled tel
have one Cadet at the Academy. Eath
Cadet moat be an actual resident of thd
District from which the appointment is to
be made. No certain infortnation can be
given as to the probable success of a catil
didate, before the arrival of the period foe
making the selections. Persons, therefore;
making applications, must not expect to
receive information on this point.
As a general rule no person will be sp.=
pointed who has had a brother educated et
the institution.
QUA LIF (CATIONS.
Candidates must be over sixteen and
under twenty one years of age, at the time
of entrance into the Military AcaderdYv
and must be five feet in height, end free
from any deformity, disease and infirmityi
which would render them unfit for the mil-
itary service, and froth any disorder of aft
infectious or itrithoral character. Thby
must be able to read and write well, slid
perform with facility and accuracy, the tit.
lions operations of the four ground tules
of arithmetic, of.reduction, of simple ate'
compound proportida, and of vulgar raid
decimal fractions.
It must be understood that a full rurfil4
pliance with the above conditions will fie
insisted onithat is to say—the candidate
must write in a fair and legible hand, aed
without any mistakes in spelling, such adn
tences as shall be dictated by the exami
ners;
and he must answer promptly at@
without ertas, an their questions in Mr
above mentioned rules of Arithmetic:—
failing in any of these particulars wilt be
re'ected.
It must alio lie understood that etretY
candidate will, soon after his arrival at
West Point, be subjected to a rigid exartiiL ,
nation by an experienced Medical Boatd;
and should there tie found to exist in him;
any of the following causes of disqualified.
tion to such a degree as will immediately,
or in all probability may, at no very dis
tant period; impair his efficiency, tie Wilt
be rejected:
2: Feeble conejitution; and musculit
tenuity; unsound health from whatevit
cause; indications of former diseases; glatl 4
dular swelling Cf r other symptoms of sctofuw
la,
2: Chronic cutaneous affections, espe;-
cially of the scalp, or any other disorder of
an infectious Character.
3, Seyete injuriea of the bones of the
headi con4tilsions. •
4. Impaired *igloo from whatever nada;
inflamatory affections of the eye-lids; im
mobility, or itregplatity of the iris; fitnia
lachrymal's, &c. &c.
5. Deafness; Copious discharge from
the ears.
6. Loss of many teeth, of the teeth gen
erally unsound;
7. Impedient of speech.
8. Want ofdue capacity of the chest,-and
any other indication of a liability to a pill
mbhic disease.
9. Impaired or inadequate efficiency of
one or both of the superior extremities on
account of fractures, especially of the cltt.
icle, contraction of R joint, extenuatiOn.
deformity, &c. &c.
10. Au unnatural excurvatixre of the
spine.
11. Hernia:
12. A varicose state of the 4iend, of the
scrotum and spermatic chord, (when large)
sarcocele, hydrocele,
hemorrhoids, fistulas.
13. Impaired or Inadequate efficiency
of one or both of the inferior extremities
on account of varicose veins, fractutes,
malformation, flat feet &c., larnenest, cat--
traction, unequal length, bunyons, overly
ing, s upernumerary toes, &c. &c.
14. 'Ulcer*, or unsound cicatrices of Ws
cats likely to J reak out afresh.
JAMES M. PORTER.
Secretary of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT, March, 1843.
mat 22
Gov. Fitzpatrick, of Alabama, has leaned
a proclamation appointing the third Fri•
day in June, ..as a day of fasting, humilis
ion and prayer."
go Max.—The New York Tribune
says: 'We have seen a letter from the gee
tlernan under whose care the Siansese
Twine have been living, fully eon - Sluing
the report of their marrisge=—the inert
tbotOort is not "a hoar," bet .4.01W1T
trot*,