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Pic7l4ic.- 7 -We had IMO special news from the
;Ile at the time out form closed, but we
Foluie7
May venture to say that the company, no doubt, spent
Very pleasant day, and that they all went home de
;...#lo:yriends of association, provided it could always be
..1110tesiOsant as a Fourier Pic Nic. Wu expect that we
will be able to give our readers a full report of all pro
. 'ilit,itais i tt, as we have had a reporter on the ground who
a*rtettat 4 o'clock yesterday morning, so thathe might
.61P. in "advance ofsorue of the males" in picking up a few
harming items through the country that were ex
poCtiEtti.to add to the pleasure of the occasion. We sup_
Or ba T will report himself to-day some time, if he has
foanoti a little association of his own.
. 11.30:or
_le So!flakes side with the AGE in "Lambas
4oe Barker forks intemperate advocacy of tem
perance. Joe is used to hard knocks, and we have no
'dank he - will be able to grin and bear all that can be
•
said whist him.
LLEGHEICY CITY.—We were informed yesterday,
41! ' " I T a gentleman 'who scenic(' to know all about it, that
Alt a quarter past 10 o'clock, tin Tuesday evening, reid
Itimbitteiese 50 Jrie cent. in Allegheny city. There is no
• ..--rl4 l l,!,rt.tr ease in that city now,,it is all fur sale, on
Ake 4itatuitsceommodatingtingle !Troll •`‘it "
I •
i#s . p , re6itkets present supertir advantages for pigeon s
: 11 K4ottre.,engsged in the canal business. '
tar The colored citizens of this county held Coon
. _ •
iyCismaantion on the 14th, nod adopted measures tope
*thin the Legislature to grant them die right of suf
,trive, • They adopted several recommendations to the
eirillered people, which, if carried out, woulil be of
ittitVnivantag,e to that portion of our population. Oae
404igiutictu recommends that they s hould engage more
htitrit' - ultaral labour, as it is thesurest means of their
. 'teidelevation, and future pro,perity and happiness; an-
mtiter titaLthey encourap their own tradesmen, and a- l c
. .-ttothet 4 in relation to their schools.
,G4t4111-I.x',s JIAGAZINE..—The September Nu. of this
work,:htss been received at Eterford's. The superior
i.liata4tc r of this Alagraine, twill if possible, be enhanced
commits of the present number. It is evict!
ijaererrrespeer.
' ' THE NEXT CONGRESS.
; , In an article in the I ork Journal of Coin
rJMi • ''
. New•''
tnerce, of Friday last, we extract the following:
P . "` ' 7: ''' THE SENATE.
like Clection of a Whig Legislature in Tennessee,
Antkosit certain, or all bat certain, that the two vacan
t*, fetenthet State in the United. States Senate will be
tailid.ll44 Whigs. There is a vacancy in Illinois, oc
casioned by the death of Samuel Mcßoberts, which is
amnia to be filled with a I)emocrat. Another in Ma
iliandiwitich will probably be filled with i Democrat.
In this case the U. S. Senate will be divided, political
fr
' SI - higs and 24 Democrats, giving the elin - ea ma
- (if 4. It is, however, to be noted, that Mc.:Xives,
W.; Who is included among the 28 Whigs, belongs
liilliei Who
school, and will be quite as apt
rirep') against the Whigs as for them. Also, that Mr.
prter, of Louisiana, was chiefly elected byslemocrat
iic, vmes, in opposition to Mr. Cantrad, die regular
,Tibia nominee, and may feel himself beholden in sonic
in... Ammo to those who elected him. The Senate is at
prevent' . cohstiuted as follows: Those in Italics are
MAtse. Sourit Cittor..l:cA.
Tokirrairfield, 18 15 Daniel Iluger. 1347
eel* Evans, 13 17 George Mc:Duffle, 1319
_ Navy Ilexes 111 ILK. GEORGIA.,
14.1:X/d i bliTy, . 1917 ..14n M. Berrien, 1847
.Atfisnton, 1849 Wm. T. C01qi ... y i ....4844/.
• .2 , At.AnAutis . .
ti&li*M 4 e l Piti 1845 Vi'in. IL King,
ricluzot, 1349 Arthur Baehr,
MAssarfi vsKTIN. 111t3ALiNtee1.
Refits .Ckaate, 18 IS .fu/in Bender:coo, 134 5
AWL' Bates, 1347 llobert J. \Volker, 18.17
•. Is LAND. LOUISIANA.
Naglidea P. Dixon, 18 15 Ale..7onder Barrvw,li; 17
'Jaws P. Simmons, 1317 ...11e.corpl,r Porter, 13 11)
4,7 4 ss.lrKerccur. ' TENNE•ISE.E.
13-15 Two vaca.acies,ll - hig.6.
Johti Niles, 1349
Nrw YORK.. KEN TUCK
X.'P. Tallmeadre; 18 15 .101 in 7'. ifoorehrial,l3 17
211111' Weight, Jr., 1849 John J. Crittenden, 1849
'NEW JERSiT. GRID.
William Payton, 1845 Ilenjamin Tappan, 18 15
..4tio6 W Miller, 1847 William Allen, 1349
.13r.IVENSTLVANIA. INDIANA.
Pipled surgreon 1845 Albeit S. IVlsitc, 13.15
JaewleePunkaaate, 1849 Ed. A. Ilaunegau, 1849
Mt-sm.-sue. ILLiNots.
Mr RAO' krililLiiilagard,l34s LIIMIICY, Dem., 18.17
• Filloisses Clayton, 1847 Sidney Breese, 1849
• +e: -MARYLAND. 4/l is Borßt.
Wts D : Merrick, 18 15 Thomas H Benton, 1845
Vacancy. • Lewis F. Linn, 1819
VIRGINIA. A lIKAN SAS,
•
I#oltalne C. Rives, 1815' Wm. S. Fulton,
ItalittatS. Archer, 18 19 A. 11. Sevier
y. rii CAnui.t.irre.
MICHIGAN - . • •
Mangum,lB47 d. 8. Porter, - 1845
W.-f . Haywood, jr.,1849 IV. Woodbririze,, 1817
Whigi;',2l; bi.riwratA 2:2; vacancies, 4. Total 52.
V, 'HOUSE. OF RI : WRESENTATIVES.
ildell the new apportionment, the House of Repre
-• es NW comprise 2 - 23 members. Of these, 141
hi" y been chosen, as follows:
NEw CONGRESS, OLD CONGRESS
. .
Milietn4 , , 5 0
Geinixia," 6 7
t datbas. 1 1
Tork, 10 24 • 19 21
• - Dittman., 1 1
hibitiiitblisetts,t 4 2 6 1
South Carolina, 7 1 8
Now Hampe hire,
Coliiideticut,
. Wilted;
Lodainzia,
Minh 'Cartifina;
Tedeessee,
• Keatuc4,.
Illissis,
.4....,..iL1it0
•rwo sacancies. lFour vacancies.
Lathe kstfive States there are a few members about
whase,elastion there is some doubt. The result, how
tests will differ very little from that above stated. By
an stasishistion of the footing, it will be seen that •in
--- "lsteen States where elections for Congressmen
hat* atready been held, the Whigs have lost (compa
red with deir representation in the Congress from the
saraa4tates or parts of States) 45 members, while the
Destgetats have gained 30, making a difference of 75
indguelative strength of parties. There are 9 States
yet tottlect, and vacancies to be filled by two others, as
4"; No. of Mem?). Date of Election.
Rhodelsland, 2 August 29
Versos; 4 September .5
Maine, 7 do. 11
6
bt =scancies, 2 , October. 4
du. - 4
Ohio, 21 do. 10
.
P 24 do. 10
New 3 do. 10111
Michigan, 3 November 6
Mississippi, 4 do. 6k 7
Missichusetts, Nacancics, 4 do. 13
82
Elected as above, 141
1 - 1( Total members, 223 lest Congress. 0 4 0
Of the 82 members yet to be chosen, the Whigs may
,possibly get 30, or say 31, which would make their to
rsi umber 70, or leas thee one third of the whole
now&
RSWAY
UGUST 24, 1843
5 8 5
5 5 11 2
3 7 6 1
2 5 2 1
2 5 5
n 102
34 7.2
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- JOHN IX FEVER'S
.
New & Cheap Stock Establishment,
NO 61, DIAMOND ALLEY,
BETWEEN WOOD AND MARKET STREETS.
TAVOULD most respectfully antipunce to the citizens
1 of Pittsburgh and the country genendly, that I have
commenced the manufacture of STOCKS, of every va
riety, form and description, and would solicit merchants
and others to call and examine fur themselves, as I am
determined to sell on the most accommodating terms
for cash, and hope, by strict attention to business, to
merit a share of public patronaze. aug,. 19-6 m.
P I LAC ES WANTED fora number of school teach
ers, book keepers and salesmen, warehouse
me.u, agents, &c.; collectors, mechanics, coachmen, la
borers, haulers, lads in stbres and tit-trades and about
geutlemen's houses and manufactories--as well as in
steam aud canal boats for a number of boys. Also, for
a number of seamstresses, chambermaids, dry and wet
nurses, and forimall
girls-
All kinds of agencies attended to at moderate charges,
on application at HARRIS' ,
General Agency and Intelligence Oflee,
No. 9, sth street.
L ADY'S BOOK aorl GRAHAM'S MAGAZINE!
The September numbers of these spleudid *loath
lys received at the St. Clair street Agency to4o Litera
ry Depst, opposite the Exchange. cut s !:''.2—tit
Lady Dlessington's New Nora
AVM. FOSTER has jun' received Lade Filer:.
.sington's new novel, ":11eredith." Alan, the
"Ttrin3," by Fretlerika Bremer, twit,: haul at the St.
Clair street Agency and Literp.ry Depot, uppoiite the
Exchange. utPr f. 22
ATARK MANLY, Tta; SKIPPER'S LAD.-s-A
stieting tale of Boston, during the Stamp Act
and Tea Party days; with reminiacenses of Adams,
Hancock, sc., received by IV. M. Foster, at his Agrn
tw and Literary Depot, :St. Clair street, opposite the
I:!xeliange. Price 121 cents. aug: 2;2 -Gt
STAC It LLOYD; lit
•Co-Partncrship.
STACY L.LOYD, it:, having, Associated with him
Mr. A. G. REIN HART. will continue the Gro
cery awl Produce Bo.vincss, at. Us old stand, Nu. 140,
Liberty street, PittAurgh, under the style and firm nf
LLOYD & CO:
E7eltt addition to a general Grocery and Produce
Business, the tetsCriber4 offer their services to their
friends and the public, for the szde of any articles do
signed fits this market. 'Also, for receiving and fi i..
warding all litnis of merelaildizo, &c., to or front the
west, and trust that the practical experience they have
had in the above business in this city for some years
past, will enable them to give entire satisfaction to those
who may favor them with theiccustore.
STACY LLOYD & CO.,
140, Libertyst.
aug •?1-lOt
Great Excitement.
LADIES and (iENTLE lEN of this rite
15vharc been rescued from the very mat embar
rassment Of a miserable style of penmanship, by at
tending J. J. Estee's vt-ritimr institute, and stab there is
an opportunity for all who have any desire to l iinprave
in this, the most useful of all arts; tit follow in the feat
steps or their predecessors, anti like them, be justly
ranked among fhe best penmen of the city. Mr. E., front
his !oar; experience and unparalleled aUCCE23s in tell!:it
leg the above art, is viurrantecf is mattuing all who fa
vor him with their patronage, that duay.will more than
realize dwirteadest His iastititte i 4 re
moved to Market Sfr. ,- 1, b,!I‘VOCCILIkt sptaE#Th `at;., next
door to Mr. Culter'A Beak Story, tillhieh is a t a ut d
li-rhtful place for an institute or the tied. •• I.adies turd
Gentlemen, will von call a:nl c.:alnine his lay ,• a •al I
splendid assort anentofdraw e r
ins, all of which nee
ted with the lien, Sure ittits tltnitgli swift tts
Eagle'sconnolud and - tlr2 bold riguro sprimrs.
He hat also a splendid assortment of specimens of hie
irnormement, which cannot hat convince the
niostTastiliou s oldie utility of his ityitein of penman-
ship. The Institute will he open for t}t rrreption of j
hisclass (svitich are at pm -sent lark: and ititert•sting,)
aril! hours Huts, it`tVa!id evening...4ov furtlierivii.
titulars, inquire 'gins office; or at Nlrs.tiftliite's board
:: .sinntsti,-corner of Fourth and Liberty streets.
N. H. The Ladies' Class trill In.set :zt :2 o'clock,
`2.2-:1t
T UST ItEr1:119:1), 14-00 l INsortm.. a t of ;of
J of ootl also, 5;19
cats of t.:lo‘v a ryl parplo 1 !obi 5 dooble Olin;
Idrgo a Id surt:l LnOkctr aad tubs; :20
writing and Irttvr paper, or sale Oa accommodating
term.;, for cast or uppr.,vol exchange.
ISA AC [ARIZ ES,
Agent and C.orooi43i4in More' mt.
1 0L E LEATH Eit.-1:20 sides ~,1e ivatherju.st re
-111 c,,ived by lIA ILMAN, JENNINGS & Co.,
nog 9 43, Wood =two.
MENAGERIE.
THE PHILADELPHIA
ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN,
UNITED WITII THE
NE TV YORK
FOR TRI: YEAR. 1343.
Under ti Directian of Mr. 11. Huid.ine Co.
The proprietors of this establishment would res
pectfully inform the citizens of l'ittlturqh, and its vi
cinity, that the above named Exhibition will be open at
Broadhurst's Mansion Ifougc, Pittsburgh, on I Vert
u esiday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Angiat
the 23d, 24tli, 25th and 26th. Doors open on the
23d from 74 to 10. On the following, days front 2to
3 and from 7. to 10 o'clock I'. M.
Admittanco reduced to 25 cents; Children under 10
years half price.
NOVEL SPECTACLE.
The proprietors of the New York and Phihuielphia
Zoological Exhibition have, at great cost and troublo,
trained two prodigious Elephants, in harness, driving
them in, tandem style, imam entrance ofthe Menagerie
into the city, leadin7., th 6 Grand Cavalcade of horses,
wagons, &e., after the same style as exhibited in the
New York, Philadelphia and other principal cities to
the groat surprise and admiration of thousands.
New and splendid Scenery, dune in oil painting by
one of the Licit artists in Philadelphia, decorates the
sides of 20 wagons, 01l containing animals of diGrent
descriptions, affording one of the most rich and ani
mating displays ever brought forth, all the designs he
! ing of the latest finish and most admirable fashion. To
enliven this soone,!on entering the towni n high toned
band will pcitir forth some of the most fashionable airs.
Theoelebrated JOHN SCHAFFER, the subduer of
the saver denizens of the forest, will appear in a most
magnificent sPties, of scenes entitled "The dreadful
doom of the Sultan's slave." _liming a variety of thril
ling situations, the following will be exhibitedt—The
outcast slave banished to the fore 4 of Faihri, expiring
from Imager and fatigue; when a tierce Brazilian Tiger
darts like lightning upon him from an upper cavern.
The Eastern despot's most awful sentence ! ! For
feited life spared on condition of training a wild lion to
farness, which is accomplished, and the slave rides
across the road in an ancient car.
Also, a variety of other beautiful and striking situa
tions will be presented during the progre ss of the piece,
to conclude with the most bold, grand and daring hu
man display presented among a whole carav an of wild
animals let loose at the same time, upon the Indian
Slave, who will gradually subdue, and playfully exhibit
his remarkable skill in elegantly grouping the match
less zoological exhibition.
For particulars see large bills at the bomb'.
aug. 17.
A. G. REI:CTIART
IiMEME
--,-
John D. Davis,
' Prothitnoti
AUCTIONEER AND COA NI
IMISSION ERCIF rT, I mum... 4
ally .offer myself*a. cand*te for the office
iof Profikortotary of Allegheny cMpity, subject to the
Corner of Wood and 51h. sts., Pittsburgh,
I
TS ready to receive I erchandize of every description action" - of the Democratic county convention, which
I
1 on consignment, for public or private sale, and meets on the 30th August neat.
from long experience in the above business, flatters f GEO. - It. RIDDLE
citv
himself that he will be able to give entire satisfaction Allegheny -2 may 31—te d&w.
to all who may favor him with their patronage.
Regular sales on MoN DA I's arid THURSDA Ls, of Dry
Goods and fancy articles, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
Of Groceries, I'ittsburgh manufactured articles, new
and second hand furniture, &c., at 2 o'clock, P. M.
Sales every eveninc,at early gas light. aug 12-y
W ILL
naming, S t i l l. D,
o 4
t u h t o'clocklor tD k Thursday
avis' Commer
cial Auct ion Rooms, corner of Wood and Ath streets, a
general assortment of seasonable Dry Goods, in lots to
suit purchasers. And at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, a
quantity of Household Furniture, a small invoice of
Ciruceries; and a - variety of mbieellaneous artielesi.
ring 24—It JOHS D. DAVIS, Auctioneer.
Catalogue *Mailable Theological and mi..
callaneous Books at Auction.-
A T Davnea Commercial Auction Room!, corner
Wood and sth At:4. ' on Saturday evening next,
August 26th, at 7A o'clock. Catalogues are now rea
dy fiii• delivery.
Immediatcly after the catalogue, will be sold, in lots,
nn invoice e.or.school books, statiouary, writing paper,
prints, S;..C.'
At o'clock precisely, 1 spipistlid gold patent, lever
<flitch, made by Tobias. extra...jewelled.
img23-4t J. P.
,DAVIS, Auctioneer. •
SALE OF BRIDGE AND 'OTHER STOCKS
[BY ORDER 01 THE caumisstosEus.)
ON WEDNESDAY, the Gth day of September,
1343, wilt be offered at public sale, at Pittsburgh,
the-following Stocks menexl by the State of Pennsylva•
nia,
No. of Shares. Companies.
1600 Allegheny Bridge Company,
2000 Monmigalcia "
.
GOO Big B aver
100* Concniaugh
100 Loyalhalllla
171 rtublistown "
300 Williamsport, Washington CO., ell 7
2.300 Monougahala Navigation company, 50
1 2151 Bedthrd and St, rystown Tp. Itond company, 50
3893 Stay,anwn and Grerusburgh 50
1780 Greenstairgh and Pittsburgh "
3437 Huntingdon, Cambria & Indiana "
967 Pittsburgh and New Alexandria "
322 New Alexandria and Conemaugh"
947 Pittsburgh and Bade/
839 Butloran,' Uercer I{
300 Pitt.sburgh and Steubenville • "
100. Robbstown and Mount l'leasant "
600 Mount Pleitsant,and Somerset "
670 Somerset und Bedford ..,
360 Armstrong und Indiana "
560 Inditma and Ebensbu i
rg
309 Washin.mm and Williamsport l$
835 Do Pittsburgh
000 Dialer:oat Kittanning ~ r
240 !Stoma Pleasant and Pittsburgh - " •
360 Som•n-set and Coneznaugh r
320 IL 'Cumberland CI CI
160 Ligonier and Johnstown "
110.) Armstrinig :tad I 3trartield o
2
piii„ Brow.mington, I larri.ville, and
Franklin o
900•14utler and Fe-Tort " 20 50
20.1 Titt.rbitrgii Furm”rs & Merinurics"' 23
IGO Bedford and Ilollidawsburgb " 50
160 Birmingham and Elizalietlitown " 2 3
160 Luthershurgh and Punxatawn.sy "
300 FrontitCredi Bridge company, •-• 20
1250 Franklin innl Allegheny Bridge company, 20
100 Erie and Waterford Turnpike Bond company 50
560 Susquehanna urn! AVatertlo l l 2 5
1010 Mercer:lml Meadville 44
25
.. 1 / 1 0 Antletoote= Ferry, Waterford and
N•w ll•iten
000 1.1 , itn2.1,11 and Waterford
030 Warne!' :cal Hid.o"waw
40 IVarren and New Yor, - Stan line • ov
9(i' Titusville and Union Mill,
100 iViirron and Franklin'
2,5
if) Sineir Grove and Union ~
300 Bank of l' , •nilsyl‘ ;min, 400
300 Columbia 11 ii i . :1:1,1136,1ga company, 100
1000 Pennsylvania ; . !,.1,1 Ohio Canal company, 100
Purchasers will 1/1! enittired to pay for the Stocks, nt
I lw time or immediately niter the sale, in certificates is
slind by the Auditor General, in pursuance of the Reso
lution or 7th I pril, 1310, notes issued by the Banks of
this Ctliirn"awyzelth muter the art of 4th May, 1341,
specie, or the lII,IV, Of Ti.rif‘ paying banks. The trans
fer of Sto,•k will be made in a row , inittlii , • time after
sale.
.1 IMES CL.III.KE,
EV.k NS ROGERS,
JOB MANN,
CllllillliS.ll . ollr #7 fir sale of State Stocks
wig I—ti JOHN D. D.tVl
, _
Western University of Pennsylvania.
F p liE 110 M t.. 1111 t this Institution will lxigin on Mon
d•ty Oliw Ith of September, at 9 o'clock A. M.--
App'Hition for admission inny be made to the Princi
rd. tho Ito v. flEms s DYER, D. D., after the 2lst
at his room in the University, from 9 to 11, A. M.
exerci,“-: of the LAW SCHOOL will commence
on the saute day :It 3 o'clock, P.. M. Application for
admission into which, to be made to the Professor of
paw, IVA c n 11. Low it rE, Esq., at his officeln 4th st.
Tterhe CVOlling of the same day at 7 o'clock, in the
IL,II of the 17niNer4ity, im AnDarss will be delivered
before _the Trustees, the Faculty and the Students, by
Professor Lowrie, which the citizens e;enerallv are in
vited to :mewl. A. L. I'ENTLAD,
Seeretary of the Board of Trustees.
I)'SENT Elty , rrl 'tea, _Bowel Complaints,
r.—Whittelnere's Concentrated Vegetable Syr
up, is now considered to ho the beat medicine fur the
above disea-Aes, that has ever appeared to the public.—.
Head the follow inr:
. - Fassex, Connecticut, Oct. 15, 1841.
"We, the undersigned, having haul occasion the sea
son past, to make a trial of "'Whittemore's Concentra
ted Vegetable Syrup;" in cases of Diarrhwa, or Bowel
complaint, either on ourselves, or our families, and in
every case it having proved abundantly successful. we
do cheerfully recommend it us a most valuable medi
cine for the complaints for which, it stands pledged.
And we do not hesitate to say, that it needs only to be
tried, to convince the most incredulous of its intrinsic
worth.
[Signed by 17 citizens.]
Let. every one that may be afflicted, try and judge for
themselves. The genuine to be had only at Tilit/c's,
Fourth street', where all the valnable Patent Med
icines may always be obtained, and trin'rrritted genu7
pORTILMT PAINTING. .1. OSBORNE, Port
rait Painter, Fourrh st., 3d story Bark's Buil
dine: J. Osborne would solicit a call from thoAc who
desire Portraits. Sprimens can he seen at his rooms.
may 5.
Ice! Ice! Ice!
A NY quantity of clean, first rate Allegheny Ice, maiv
be had ut HUGH DUFFY'S, corner of Second
and Grant stmetg.
,July 13---tE
A..LADY who is capable of taking charge of a
household, is desirous of obtaining a situation
as housekeeper in a private family, or as superintendent
in a respectable hotel. She would have no objection
to leave the city if desired to do so. For fiirther infer-
Milt ion inquire at this office. aug 21—tf
T"'
,-25 half chests yowl , * hystiti,
30 boxes (13 Ibs) do
20 6 lb. boxer gunpowder,
20 " " imperial, just received and
HAILMAN, JENNINGS & CO.,
43, Wax! street.
or sale b , ,•
aug 9
T OBACCO. -10 boxes Burrati's 5 b lump tobacco,
25 do Russell & Rubinson , : do
5 do Hare's do
10 du assorted sizes and brands,
just received and for sale by
HALLMAN, JESNINGS C 0.7
43, Wood.Strtret.
Ot i F f SU eei GA R b .-i0 beep loaf sugar, j us t received
lIAILMAN; JENNINGS & CO.,
aug 9
3, wood sued
Prothonotary.
I respectfully otTer myself as a candidate for the of
fice of Prothonotary, subject to the aetim.of the Dent
ocratkreonvention. INT3I. G. HAWKINS.
Wilkins township,
,june 27--tr.
- , Prothonotary.
To the voters of Allegheny eounty:—.l respect
fully offer myself to your consideration as a candidate
(independent of patties) for the_ office of PRO
THONOTARY of Allegheny county, at the ensuing
election. As Ido not come before you recommended
by a Contention, those of you to . whom I am no( per
sonally known will plodke exqmine into my qualifica
tions, &c.; and if so fortunate as to obtain a majority :
of your siartigrs, I shall endeavor ter strict attention
to the ditties 'of the office, to satisfy you with your
choice. ALEX. MILLER.
may 10-A-4e. T of Pittsburg.
Prothonotary. -
Clear llie coutwe for Me Volunteers.
WILLIAM B. FOSTER. Esq., of Allegheny city,
will l a candidate for the ()the:, of Prothonotary of Al
leg:hi-fly, county, at the October election.
.inne 4.-
FOR THE POST.
M ANT citizens of Allegheny city recommend Dr.
M'CULLY as a suitable person to fill the office
of Pmthuuurary. july
Sherif:laity.
T respectfully present ni.self to the citizens of Alle
i. giteny county, as a candidutefor the Sheriffalty,sub
ject to the action of the Democratic ccuivention, which
meets on the 30th 01.112.71 w next.
juneil—d&wte. ELIJAH TROVILIO.
Par Valntr.
$25
25
25
50
50
To the ...'lectors of Alleghrny Conley:
Fellow• Citizens----I ofl'er ourself to your considera
tion, as a candidate for the office of Sberitr. subject to
the nomination ofthe l).niricratic Convention, and shall
be thankful for your support.
au.t. 10--tr. CHANIBERS NfeKIBBEN.
Assembly.
Mes.4rx. PhiUip.r 4. Smirk: neaw announce the
name of Col. A. Carnahan, fur Assembly. With such
melt as Cul. CA RNABAN and Capt. STURGEON
in the State Legislature, Allegheny will be safe—they
know her interests and will support and defend them.
With these old standard Democrats upon it. our Ticket
must be popular. ST. CLAIR.
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rffir. T !II: l ' uST.
Mast' Citizens of PittAbur;:lt, rt•corzunrutl Dr. JO
SEPH CURItY as a auitaiiiii person to fill a:lt in
the AittrtmitLy, the VII 4 I/111,Z geASIOII. illiV 11. 1 ^ 11.
Assembly.
A number the I)eniocries of MiTio
hare concluded to pret•nt the name of S.1:111 . 1:1,
COCII RA N, fi 1 . 14 • that towl Nbip, for the ceosidc.-o
tion of the Cnnycntion which enrol: on Ow 30 , 11
for a nomination for the I,egisho ore. Mr ( w.4:-
knowti and a well tried democrat, awl hi 3 neiglihoni
confidently weeept his elaime. aug 7—rf
Assembly.
We nrelmtßhrised to announce JOAN BROWN,
Es q., of Pine township, as a candidate for Assembly,
subject to the nominmion of the Democratic Conren
thin. jol t ' 2!1--te
• Assembly.
,f . ". — & We ;ire authorized to annianwe R. A. 13A1ES
MA N, of Ainnincham, as a candidate for Assembly,
subject to tlw decision of th^ democratic convention.
mtg. I 4—te
Assembly..
JAM JCS WHITAK en, Eaq„ at Alain Township, i. a
candidate fur Assembly, subject to the notion of the. De
mocratic Convention. Mr. il'hitaker is recommended
by Ids frietrds nod neigithorp ns n uniform, unswerving,
and devoted democrat, who has neN or faltered in his
support of the men and measures of th e pa r ty.
me t 17—tv. 'Mlyet.ts.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
Mersrs. Editors: Please announce Majer .JAMES
C. RITCH/R. of Robinson township, a. a candidate for
the office of Cortnty Counnia.sioner, nt the ensuing ekv
tit ott, subject to the dcrision of the County Convention,
and oblige MANI DEmocnArs.
ang 14—tc
County Commissioner.
We Mrn authorized to announce ALEXANDER
Pfil LL jr. of Robinson, as a candidate for County
Commissionc6 rt to the decision of the democrat
ic c , mnty convention. aug 7—ic
County Commissioner.
ME , :4ls. Enrroft::—Please =Koonce flie name of
Goal. JOHN M: DAVIS, of Pgebles, fin. County Com
mis4ioner, Aubject to the decision of the Democratic
comity Convention, to be held in August next.
MANY DANIOCRATS.
County Commissioner. •
Messrs. Editors: As the general opinion appears
to prevail that inasmuch as there are already two of
the County Commissioners from the Country, it is but
a matter of right and justice that the city or its imme
diate neighlutrhood should have the third candidate-,-
We therefore beg leave to recommend to the people of
All eg h en y county, JAmts C. CUMMINS, Esq„ of the
city district, for County Commissioner, at the ensuing
fall elortiom - MANY DV,MOCIiATIC VOTERS.
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County Commissioner.
We are authorized to =mimeo Jolts CeLHOGN,
Esq., of Elizabeth. as a candidate for County Commis
sioner, subject to the decision of the Democratic Con
aii4 1 (i—tc
A pntiim,
County Commissioner.
AT the :solicitation of a number of friends of all
politiCal parties, I respectftdly °Gr myself -to
the consideration oPmy fellow-citizens for the office of
County Commissioner. That my sentiments may not
be misunderstood, either as to political or private
affbirs, I make free to say that I have been all my life
a consistent Republican, is tho true sense of the word.
As the country is somewhat embarrassed in its finan
cial affairs, and the reduction of salaries of publie
officer,: has received the approbation of large Majori
ties of the people, the uutilersigned would not should
hebo so fortunate as to lie kleeted, in any manner at
tempt to resist this salutary reform; should. it rsorli
the office of County Commissioner.
apr ti. SAMUEL 1-I.LIBLFY.
Commissioner.
We are authorized to announce Air. iA.IIF.S H.
11.0$B, of Upper St. Clair township, as a crinclidate
for County Commissioner, subject to the action of the
Democrat is Convention. - mtg. 3—te
COUNTY CONIMISSIONER.
r7.7`' We are authorized to state that JAMES AN
DERSON, of the cite, will be a candidate for County
Commissioner, subject to the decision of the' Deino;
cratic Convention, aug-12,—Ac:
County Treasurer.
Messrs. Editors: Please announce the name of
ALEXANDER .3.l'Cturth, of Mijlirs Tomnaltip, as a
candidate for nomination by the Democratic Conven
tion, for the dffice of County Treasurer.
Mr. M'Clure is an old and tried Democrat, of the
Jefferson school, whose chaMeter and caparity for bu
siness would be a guarantee that the duties of the office
would be discharged in a Manner satisfactory to the
people. OHIO TOWNSHIP.
aug 13—tc
COUNTY TREASURER.
JACOB TOMER, E4q. of Pitt township, well kn ' Own
to the Democracy of Alleg,heny county, as a staunch,
uniform Republican of the Jackson school, will be a
candidate for County Treasurei, subject to the decision
of the Democratic County Conventin.
artg '2—tr.
.AN OLD DEMOCRAT.
COUNTY TREASURER
-fit the solicitation of many radical democrats, Mr.
S 11.7 EL McKEE, of Birmingham, has consented w
become a candidate for the office of Cuuntv Treasurer
subject to the decision of the Drimorratic County Con
vention. Of Mr. McKee it may, be truly said, to be
knows is to be popular,
Many Frindr Uu t sus in q Worth.
Mears. .Ediclom: _ ,aittionce Lewis Wey..
mei, of All arty; civaliame for Coroner,
antideg i t to the deciaiin of the Democratic Convention.
au g 17—tc MAST DEMOCRATS.
coroner:
I respectfully offer myself to tba,citisens of Allegbe
fly county, for the office of Coroner, subject to the de
eision of the Democratic Convention.
jy 18—tc DAVID lIARTZ.
CORONE.
I respectfully offer myself a 3 ;
acandidate fur the of
fice of Coroner, subject to the action of the Democrat
ic Convention. DANIEL WEARTS.
nog 22--(l.t r wtc
R HE POST.
take the liberty of offering my,elfFO T
as a candidate
-for the office of Coroner, to my democrati c fellow citi
zens of Allegheny county, subject to the decision of the
Democratic
,Conyention which meets on the 30th inst.
aug 9—tc ROBERT ArciIESNEY.
County Auditor.
Messrs.' Editors:—Pleafke announce the name of
JOTIN W. M'C LE LLA ND, of Franklin townshi, as
a suitable candidate for County Auditor at the cotning.
election, subject to the decision of the County Coni-en
firm. Mr. M'Ci.m.t.AND is a Democrat of the warm
est and purest kind, and will be warmly supported
by
MANY DEMOCRATS.
Aug. 7. '43—to.
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STANDART, INGRAHAM & C 0.,.
Forwarding and Commission Merchants,
CLEVELAND, 011
A GENTS for the Merchants' Transportation Com
pany composed of the 'Merchants' Line. Erie
Canal; lYnslain7ton, Line. Hunter, Palmer & Co.'s
Line of Steam boats and vessels on the lakes. Cleve
land Line, Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal. Proprie
tors of the Merchants, Line, Ohio Canal.
REFER TO
Wilkie & Ensworth, No. 9, Comities Slip, N. Y.
R. Hunter & Co. Albany.
Otis Chaff, Boston.
Hunter, Palmer & Co., Buffalo,
M. T. Williams & Dow, .
Hon. John M. Allen, Cleveland,
Charles M. Giddings,
J. S. Dickey, Beaver.
I4intringhtun & Co., Pittsburgh.
ap 1 1843-Iy.
Beaver and Warren Packet
THE canal packet ERIE, J. M.
Sbaw,master, will run as regular tri
tieekly packet between the above named ports, leaves
Denver on 'Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays' morn
hie., leaves Wan-en on Twsdays, Thursday', and Sat
oi-day.t; eontiecthv z with the Stage Lines to Cleveland
dMect, For freight o r pasNtge app on board, on- to
BIRMINGHAM &CO., Pittsburgh,
J. S. DICKEV, Beaver.
?g!"1. 7tt *ref',
1843.
I Til ARE RI:DUCT-D.—U. S. MAIL LINE OF STAGES
1 _L. .AND RAIL ROAD CARS, from Pittsburgh. via Bed
finxl, Chamhershurg. Harrisburg, and Lancaster, to
Philadelphia, convecting with the Main train ()fears to
N. V. &c. Only 130 miles stagin g and one night out. i
Also, the direct line to Baltimore. It Safe Investment
• Fare to Philadelphia CO, ril HE subscriber offers to sell grounil leaks 14
Baltimore 0. ra . the city of Pittsburgh. The lots lire a ll
Leaves dairy at 8 o'clock A. M. handsomely improved, and it is believed a safes - ins-esti
Office 2il door below the Merchants' Hotel Wood st. ' rent cannot be found. Particulars may be leasil ed ati
MENDELL, GRAILIM, WAUGH & Co., , application to rile personally, or through the
_Fest Of
fey 23, 1843-Iy. . Proprietors. i' / - re- . IikLARY LONOT,
crater-" . ' streets;
The Great Central' ate ..
Via Natioart/ Road 4,4 Baillokret ilrivrOirio Rail
RlNMeemnpa„y,
NEIL' LINE OF V. S. MAIL COACHES FOR
WA.4IINGTON CITY, BALTIMORE, PELLADELEDIA
♦ND NEW YORK.
MWS line 1.4 in full operation and leaves Pittsburgh
daily at fi o'clock A. M., via Washington Pa.
and national road. to Cumberland, connecting here
with the rail road Co's to all the above places: Tray
eters will find this a speedy and comfortable route,
it being a separate and distinct Pittsburgh and Cum_!
herland line, facilities will be afforded which have not
been heretofore enjoyed. Extra cancheA furnished at
the shortest notice. with the privilege of going through
direct or taking one nights rest at their option.
For tickets, apply at our office at the Monongahela
thaw. L. W. STOCKTON.
fob 3.—dt President of N. 11. Stage Co.
Regular Packets, for Cincinnati.
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The Swiftsure, Robinson, Master, leaves every
Thursday at 10 o'clock, a, m.
The Cutter, Collins, Master, leaves ever• Friday at
10 o'clock a, in.
The Mont7omerv, Bennett, Master, leaves every Sat
urday at 10 o'clock rt. ru.
The Expres"., Parkinson, Master, leaves every Sun
day at 10 o'clock a. in.
JOHN BIRMINGHAM & CO.,
Agents
D. Bcchter's Pulmonary Preservative,
F OR coaeo, colds, influenza., catarrhs, whooping
cough, spitting of blood, pain in tho breast, all
diseases of the breast and lungs, andaiTest nf approach
ing consumption. Warranted free from merenyy and
other minerals. B. A. FAIINTSTOCK & CO.,
jy 12 Agenui for Pittsburgh.
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE late firm of T. & A. Nesmith & co. shoe
and leather dealers and tanners, is dissolved this
day by mutual consent, by the withdrawal of Alfred
Nesmith, whose interest in said firm has been sold
and transferred to Thomas Nesmith, sr.; and Thomas
Nesmith, sr. and Thomas Nesmith,jr., have formed a
copartnership, wider the firm of THOMAS NESMITH SI:
SOX, who are duly authorised to settle the business of
the latefi.rm, and to use the name of the late firm for
that putose,
THOMAS NESMITH, SR
ALFRED NESMITH,
THOMAS NESMITH, JR
July 19, 1843
A Card;
T 1 lE:.Aubscriber respectfully informs the public in
general, that he Intends to devote his NVit9.lo rime
to the CtittEcTios ACCOUN TS in the cities of Pitts
burgh, Allegheny and vicinity.
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Having been engaged in this business for some time,
and risen entire satisfaction to those niut employed
him, he tespectfully solicits those haying accounts to
collect to;giye 114114 trial;
Physicians and others who cannot spare time from
their professional business to collect their accounts,
would find it to their advantage to give him a call.
Respectable references can be given, and, if required,
secutity will be given for the faithful return of all mo
nies collected.
He can be found at Mr Georre INlerchan
Tailor, up stairs, corner of Market and Fourth streets
entrance on 4th st. dully from 8 till 10 o'clock, A. 31
Any orders left there during his absence, 8111 be attend
ed to, or by letter through the Post Office.
Terms, 5 pr cent commissizin.
jy SAML. GELSTON.
A LLEN KRAMER, Ezehange Broker. No. 46,
lA_ Corner of Wood and Third streets, Pitts?suns,
Pa. Gold, Silver, and Solvent Bank notes, bought
and sold. Sight cheeks on the Eastern cities, fir sale.
Drifts, notes and bills, collected.
IiFFEIZENCES.
IVm. B. 1I & Co.,
John D. Davis,
F. Loreuze '
Painter & Co., Pittsl h
ir^. Pa
Joseph IVoodwell, I
James May.
Alex. Bronson & Co.
Joint LI Brown &Co,
Domes MIC
, St: Louis, Mo.
..N.,Pre.4't Bank Ky. ) Louisville
_blic Sala of Valuable Landsr. • .
P CRS CANT to a decretal order of the cheitittir;
perior Court of Law and Chancery, for
county, pronounced the 19th day of April, 1843, 4thvi
cause depending therein of Ileary Strider, Pit., ii:
gainst James W. Barkenridge and others. eftstbsi
undersigned special commissioner, will sell at pet rtici
auction to the highest bidder, at the court house in
Mason county, on the 16th day of Septemberi - 1843i
' (being the first day of the Cir Sup'r Cop' Biwa
county.) that well known body of land comnionlY
led "Graham's Station," lying in Mason canary; 'Pi;
on the Ohio river, containing by survey four
one hundred and twenty-three acres, in two tuljointaft
parcels, a large proportion of which is river betted
land. The above lands previous to the day of sale will
be laid of by the surveyor of the comity in lots of tain
venient she for farms,and plats furnished, and so nuinj
thereof will be sold as may be necessary to produesi
the sum of money required by said decretal order.--4,
The solos will be ma on a credit of nine months foS
one•thildpart of thepurchase money, oftwelve months
for another third part, and of eighteen months for the
irsidue, the purchaser or purolatiers giving bonds yk
good security for tbe_payMent of the different inst 4
menN, bearing interest from the day of .sale, the le
title tube retained as further security fat4he payment
of the purchase money, and liable to resat i itt the risk
of the purchaser or purchasers failinito,Maq.e puncti;
al payments.
acre 1.5-6
To Lei,
PITFOR a torn/ Ceara, my house, store !YX43DI
and work ,:hop, on 9d street, upporite,Jee;
Park, jr., &Co The shop is brick, 19 feet
30 loug,3storic,t high. T have in it a sni6ll stesdat
gine, about 5 horse power, which I will ithso' etroti if
de,i red. For fu rtherpartieulars enquireof irte.. o 4 thei
prernireg..
011RIN NP,IVTON:
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For Rent
GROVE HILL, the late irsidence
Aaron Hart, deceased. The platt*
is well stocked with choice fruit trees, vines, St.r.;
Also, a convenient tenement lately occupied by
Langhorne.
Posiession will be given rin the fir:4 or October next;
For term: apply to G L:O,COCIIRAN, Ex'r:
aug, 422—t10
TO Tient.
DLEASANT rooms and good steam power,
1 cast steel file mrumfactory, corner of Libctrty en 4
(Mara streets. Apply on the premises. jul,y 16.
Freeman's Fire j3rick tbr Sale,
JUST received, 5000 Freeman's . best Fin - , Ifriati
which will hereafter be kept corrit.turtly on hod
arid sold low for ra., , b, by BIRIINQHA.:kI &
may 27 No. 60 Water
SAMUEL t)IOItE.OW,
Manufacturer of Tin, Copper 0444 likeit
Iron Warc,
No. 17, Iva rlre el, between Ilroodaild 'Varlet
Keel,: cmlstantly on hand a good assortment of wares;
and solicits a share of public patronage: Also, on hands
the following articles: shovels, pours, tongs, gridirons;
skillets, teakettles, pits, ovens, ctiffee.dnill, &e: Men
chains und others ;Arc ito•ited to call and examine for
theinsehTS, as he is detertained - th sell cheap for casitinl
approved paper.
war 7---tf
John Cartwright,
C UTLER and Sur;riral Instruinent Manuftictureri"
corner of 6th and Liberty streets, Pittsburg, Pi 4
N. B.—Always on hand an extensiv=e wortmeln, of
Surgical and Dental instrufileni.s, Banker's, TOor'ii,
flatter's, Hair Dresser's and Tanner's Patent &WIN
Saddler's Tools, Trusses, &c. je
Copper, Tin and Sheet Iron We
T HE, subscriber respectfully infbrins his ffie . Deigned
former patrons, that he has refinvi'ed hitt 'estabi
lishment fintb No. 61, Liberty, to No. Third at:,
nearly opposite the Post Office, *here he iontianes.td
carry on the Copper, Tin and Sheet Iron littainOss, iii
all its various branches. He respectfully solicit" a
continuance of the patronage so liberally extended Lb.
him heretofore, and pledges himself that no pains aball
be =pared on his part to merit the same. Comma:A
on hand, Manufactured Ware, of all kinds, all of w
will be sold low for cash. Spouting, tke.,macle tO
der at short notice:
attg 4-1 m
juk 22--dtf.
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Landreth's Garden Seeds.----.
A full supply or Landreth's Garden Seeds always an
hand and for sale, at his agency, the Drug sing* cif
F. L. SNOWDEN,
131, Liberty st . head.al Wood.
Peach Trees.
VTIIE subscriber has just received from the Net,
ery of Landreth and Fulton; near Philadelphia;
a lot of the choicest variety of peach trees, to which he
would call the attention of the public.
F. L. SNOWDEN; "
may 8: No. 134 Liberty st. head of Wood.-.
Pound,
A BOUT the last week in June, in a Clothing State
in Liberty street, a. Not e of hand; eadde ll oo
Aniled and won]: It j c lined by James Gaston and
another, and drawn in ftivor of W..Biack. The own,
er can have it by identifying it, and paying expeusseN
July 31,--tcf.
ItemovaL
ICAWFIELD has removed Lis marble Estab,
• litiliment to Wood st. opposite Falmestack l 4
Drug Starr, where be will keep consul:ally miAraml- . -
Tomb Stones, Monamem: etr.
rarer,
ourth strect, Pitt4tirgh, Pa:
•
S brusneS, N ur“ish, &e, for artists, a/wan
on hand. Logi:in.:. Giasses, iLc., promptly Cat
riled to order. Repairing done at the shortest/x.4re.
Particular attention paid to •rosild*; 121 a jobbing- of'
every description.
Persons fitting St&Mbeat9 or Iy,u win iaCit•t4
'heir adeanasge.to cell sep 10-y -
William C,
Plain an-1 Fancy
innati,
for 94 ant 4
y
?Or Satitt.
.MIB6 rate l &edge/a thews
THEPr
Connell, below Maieleasir bantlisse.4'. • p .
situated, and commanding a fine view ofle Ober. As
a country residence, the location cannot be,estallisa.-A,
The gronnd, being between five and six acres. is erell
adapted for gardening, and was until lately, l a a higli
state of improvement, On the premises ire Clam;
brick dwelling house, a pump of goat *Mee, stable;
hen house, and many other useful implumnsales and
conveniences, Also, achuice_selecticin of friiis irees;
comprising apples, peaches, pears, plums aprimes,
nectarines, grapes, &c. The whole is surroiteded by
o f oung hedge of white thorn. For termai ifec,feriir.l
o JOSEPH PENNOCiIt
at the Warehouse of Pennock &
aug 23-3 t on Liberty street. abbr.
Standing Lola in sit ;ft
Q LOTS, suitable for building, most
-all* airt.
e.) tinted, and within two minutes' walk eV the
steam ferry boat landing, will be sold at primate eek
the times. The terms of payment will be mode es.
either for cash or such barteras can be made undlable,
Apply to the cmts.eribers in Birmingham,. or Kr. P,
Peterson, No. 4, Ferry street, Pittsburgh.
,Tune 1. JAS. PATTUIVIti ""r..
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Lots for Sale.
4 Lou in Manchester. One and a fourth ACM Or
Land on Holmes' Hill. Lots nos. 41,42,52,53,54,
181, 182., and 181, in Cook's plan of Lots, Holmes ; Hill. Also, Lots nos. 26, and 27, in cwiarphigiti Lott
on High street, near the new Court. House.' For With*
apply to Z. W. REMINGTON
sell 10
For Sale. .
LOTS on the North East corner of doe
High street. Apply to
BENJAMIN DAREINarteN,
Market near Fouribtitrat
GEO. W, STRIBLING, Speda/ Com'r.
Point Pli.n.nint, Va., June 26,1841 }k:6—'2mi
R. M. DAWSOPi.
c[aire PraiQ