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    taxi . keep
for 42,2.50.
of. , ilia Stipa
oeen brought before that
au a warm interest in °oaths
. connexion of the canal with the
that the contractors may be able to repair
.t4eduri it such a manner as will permit the pass-
Joiloata tottbe balance of die season, and that du
441Stias4uipersion of navigation in the winter mouths,
it
, • . hi:codin such a condition as will obviate the
, re-building.
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;DINGS INSELECT;(;4I:" ;iIINCIL•
tars. Brunt,4,wa -
Pll - r s Wit 4 . 4 4.115. - eB, 1843.
Jackson, Kerr
. Ch rv i : B ", Otdon Y , 'Sawyer, Sheriff,
, President pro trot.
P
pe ttu kOiled„ a petition from H. Divine,
..;.,grcion to keep a wharf boat on the
-pefor the purpose of leading and un-
S o &c. which was read, when Mr.
resolution granting the permission, i
' with thepetition referred to the I
tarves and Landings."
iented a memorial from the Com
, a public meeting of citizens held on
;object of repairing the Aqueduct,
tad contracted for the repairs for $2,-
td been subscribed by indhiduals,
tto appropriate the balance, or so
gem right. The memorial having I
_— -.... offered a resolution appropriating $6OO,
to be refundeti as soon as the arnoont be received from
the state, which was read three times and adopted.
Mr. Ogden presented a Report from "Committee on
Claims and Accounts, on the bills of Luke Loomis,
Agent, andWru. C. Meredith with a resolution to pay
the sap*. The Resolution was accepted, and the reso
lution read twice and a•lopted.
Mr. Sawyer presen t.,1 a. report from the "Commit
tseon Wharves and Landings," to whom was referred
theresolution appropriating $lOO for the improve
wits on the Allegheny wharf. The Committee re
csihmeaded the adoption of the resolution. The ri.--
pirt was accepted, and resolution read three times and
gltpted.
Mr. Kerr, from the "Committee on City Printing,"
sported favorably on the bills of Phillips B. Smith
ad G. Parkin, and offered a resolu,ion authorizing the
ayment of the same. The report was accepted, and
?solution r ead three times and adopted.
Mr. Totten, from the "Committee on Markets" to
!'horn was referred the petition of John 13uhoup fur
errnission to keep a stall in the market without paying
cense therefor, reported that the prayer of the peti-
Otter be granted. The report was accepted.
Pilt";Kincaid presented a report from the "Police
t ontinittee" on the petition of James McCabe. The
learmittee report that the prayer of the petitioner
*toot to be granted. The report was accepted.
Kr- Galway offered the followin ,, resolution, viz: '
Resolved, I ' Resolved, That the Street Commissioner be in
( 4 to receive proposals for ten days -for repair
' Film* street. from Smithfield to Grant street;
Penn street, from frwin's alley to Wayne street,
recommended by the Street Commissioner. No
. posits to be acted, on, or considered, exceeding 27
i Senu per yard, to be paid for in City Bonds mcleema
4de in two years with interest." Read three times
and adopted.
....
! Mr. Sawyer presented a resolution on the subject of
collecting Wharfage on the Allegheny Wharf, which
was read twice, .and laid on the table.
Mr. Sheriff presented a report from the "Committee
on 'Tater," setting, forth that they had contracted with
Writ: ;Warr r:.,fill ep the ern!mnkmont annual the new
Basins for $298; that owing to an error in the regula
tien malting the grade 12 inches higher than was con-
tensplated when the grade was made, he had much
••• ore work to do—Wm. Barr estimates the extra work
$240 10—the e mnmittee therefore thought it desi
- •le to lay the matter before Councils The report
‘ read and referred to the "Water Committee,"with
piwer to settle the same.
Mr. Sheriff resented the following resolution, which
read three times and adopted, viz:
"Resolved, That the Wharf Committee be, and they
' we hereby instructed. to grant H. Devine permission
is place a Wharf Boat on the !Monongahela river, at
' zilch place as the Wharf Committee may designate;
• • the Wharfmnster is hereby authorized to charge
• Watch Canal boat and Wharf boat, the same as is
• • ow charged to the Beaver Lind."
• Mr. Kincaid presented a bill, and resolution, to pay
I. ' T. Northam $lO for oil for use of night police. The
.lation was read three times and adopted.
Mr. gakewell offered the following Resolution,which
read three times and adopted, viz:
'Resolved. That the Mayor be authorized to pro-
a raised Brass Figures, rivetted on Sheet Iron
•,, , ates, who fastened on the Drays and Carts of this
ty for the purpose of designating the number there
provided the cost of each shall not exceed 25 Cents
-'• plate."
3
.. Sheriff presented a petition of Thomas M'Car
praying to be refunded Water Rent paid by him for
Engine, &c., which was read and laid on the table.
'owned.
omriton Council did not meet.
ODOLPHIN.—A novel by Sir E. L. Bulwer, re
ceived at the St. Clair fit. Agency and Literary
opposite the Exchange. aug 30-6 t.
ST RECEIVED and for sale on consignment,
)3hda bacon,
7 hhds sugar,
4 be seen at the store of Jacob Painter & Co.
J. K. MOORHEAD & CO.
1 TORTRAIT PAINTING. J. OSBORNE, Pore
A' rail
_Painter, Fourth st., 3d story Burk's Buil
• '44.5. J. Osborne would solicit a call from those wh
Portraits. Spcimens can be seen at his monis
9 5 -
--• A
ACREREL.-2(1 bbls no. 3 mackerel,
) '
10 half bbls no. 2 do
..i ' • 10 quarter bbls no 2 do, a prime
1 1 1111 4 forfatnil se, just received and for sah by
10 . 3r.. 1 -- - --lENNINGS do CO.,
.43f00d street.
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lINHART.
ch. Partnerithi
S'
TACY LLOYD, jr., having as so ciated with him
Q'Aittr. A. G. REINHART - - "
' awl Produce Business, at '' h ‘7ll en"
nuttl39Gm.
• Li mot, 'P i ttsburgh, 'under tilsie°l:tl;llrdal:ll4
cob s.
nd Nl4° '
>til of The proprietors of the MORNING POST and Man
-4141114&:.'.&CO. '
CURS' AND MANUFACTURER respectfully inform their
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the e.. , CO a ge.ner a l G roca y and Prut ice friends and the patrons of those papers, that they have
iniiii i a n d the pAb..ers offer th e ir service s to thi r a large and well chosen assortment of
aigahlift* this market7.'r the sale of any articles d..
SOS '3111•1111r.111E"111ED
wixdin4 el kinds of morales. for receiving and for 4 , c. „-,,,, ,„ 5 ., ~-a
with, anti trust that the practical •Sze.. to or from the 41441 . 1 ‘ 2 ' 41,4242 Ci11:43 aaa44ll-14Dlt3a
bat inthpibove business in this city- , nce they have Necessary to a Job Printing Office, and that they are
past itibesable them to give entire seas raceme years prepared to execute
who may favor them with their-.ustom.
ILLOYD & er e LETTER PRESS PRINTING
_-, 140, Libertvst. I- 3
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tug 11-I Ot
• Pittsburgh Aqueduct
EALED PROPOSALS will be rec
'lrd at the Col
S lector's 011ioe in Allegheny City, ling% o'cl P .
M. oil Thursday, the 28th September nexOt ti P .
won of an Aqueduct, across the Allet,o ,
7 n. v Q e
at l'ittaburgh. Plans and specifications wt
bis 4 at said office, one week previous to the
The materials in the present structure'
far as they are sound and good. to
b— V 6
uB Y ,
ABSALOM MORN '•
ang2B—fwd. wtd. Supervisor W. D. Pa;anik
FPOBACCO.--10 boxes Burton's 5 b lump to t 7- I
Or 1. 25 do Russell & Robinsons 0°
FFEE.--30t Ri o coffee b ag ,
C ,
5 do Hare's cl k 50 o r
-10 do assorted sizes and brauts . ... 50 4V i .".5" 5. D oimill Yni.
go do d °
OM received and for sale by
' HAILMAN, XLIININGS & CO, I t '\rectiving', an,4 s %j e l t a ir vanns for h :lo by
wig 9 „,. . CliS
43, Wood west 4 6 . HAlLailm JENN INGB
isr,
P, writing the above paragraph, we
nik. gra , briessrd. Gay and Dilwort
ir comrerct;
.ACTED DAILT DY
....aga/Stp szcauxos atioamit,
CORKER OP' WOOD AND TIMID WM
SPECIE STANDARD.
Merchants and Manufacturers' Scrip.
Exchange Bank Scrip
Currency
Erie Bank Scrip
EXCHANGE--AT SIGHT
On Philadelphia.
New York .. .
Boston
Baltimore....
Gold,
Silver
PENNSYLVANIA.—PITTSBURGH
r.Bank of Pittsburgh
Iferch,ants and Manufacturers' bank
Exchange
Do. Hollidaysburgh
' PHILADELPHIA
Bank of Nora America
Do Northern Liberties
Do Pennsylvania
Commercial Bank of Pennsylvania
Farmers' and Mechanics' bank...
Kensington hank
Manufacturers and Mechanics'....
Mechanics .
Moyamensing
Philadelphia bank
Schuylkill
Southwark ..... "....
Western
Bank of Penn Township ... ..
Girard bank
U. S. bank and branches .
COUNTRY RANKS.
Bank of Germantown
" Chester county
" Delaware county ...
" Montgomery county.:
Northumberland .
Farmers' bank of Bucks county.... .
Easton bank .
Doylestown bank
Frankli, bank of Washington
Bank of Chambersburgh.... .
" Gettysburg& .... ....
" Lewistown _ _
" Susquehanna county 3.5
Berks county bank 75
Columbia Bank and Bridge Company 1
Carlisle bank 2
Erie bank 24
Farmers and Drovers bank 2i
" Bank of Lancaster
Bank of Reading.
Harrisburg bank ...
Honesdale "
Lancaster "
Lancaster co. "
Lebanon "
Miners' bank of Pottsville.... ...... 2i
Monongahela bank of Brownsville 1
New Hope and Delaware Bridge company.... 10
Northampton bank
....no sale
Towanda bank
. ... 85
Wyoming bank
4
West Branch bank ..... . 3
York bank...
Belmont bank of St. Clairsrille
Clinton bank of Columbus.--
Coluntltiana bank of New Lisbon.
Circleville (Lawrence, cashier).
" ( Warren, cashier)...
Cincinnati banks
Chillicothe bank
Commercial bank of Lake Erie..
Dayton bank iS
.. .
Franklin bank of Columbus ... ...... 11
Farmers' and Mechanics' bank of Steubencillc _ll
Farmers' bank of Canton 40
Geattga
11
G ranrille
•
Hamilton
Lancaster
Marietta
Massillon . . .
Mechanics' and Trailers'. Cincinnati
Mount Pleasant
Norwalk.
Putnam..
Sandusky
Scioto.
Urbana .
Wooster
Xenia
Zanesville,
INDIANA
State bank and branchea
State Scrip
KENTUCKY
All banks
ILLINOIS
Stale bank
Bank of Illinois, Shalonectown
VIRGINIA.
Bank of the Valley of Virginia
Bank of Virginia
Exchange bank of Virginia...
Farmers' bank of Virginia.... .
North-Western bank of Virginia..
Merchants' and Mechanics' bank of Virginia..
Branches .
MARYLAND
Baltimore City banks..._
All other solveml .....
NORTH CAROLINA.
All solvent banks . .
SOUTH CAROLINA
All solvent banks
GEORGIA
All solvent banks
ALABAMA
Mobile betake.:
Country hanks
LOUISIANA
Nem Orleans banks (g00d)....
TENNESSEE
All banks
BOOK AND RTID
PRINTING OFFICE,
N. W. CORNER Op IVOOD t 711T14 STS
B, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
Pan*.
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Handt4,, B B i i l l l ls H o e f a L ds ac:ing, Circulars,
Cards,
Blank Checks, Hat Tips.
Stage, iffteamboaril 3l
XII.
4 s of !auk s, Boat 'lau
8 k i 5 14 , , with op
prop, C .
Printed to t h„h ortes , i uts,
terms. t " ri c
...! and most reasonable
We resPeet s illy ask the patronage ot
the public io geter tt i i n this branch o f o g ilf h t ada neo and .
July 31, .1.843. the
& SiiiTH.
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SPECIE
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Western University of Pennsylvania.
T HE next term of this Institution will begin on Mon
day the 4th of September, at 9 o'clock A. M.—
Application for admission may be made to the Princi
pal, the Rev. Hemms Drmt, D. D., after the 21st inst.,
at his room in the University, from 9 to 11, A. M.
The exercises of the LAW SCHOOL will commence
on the same day at 3 o'clock, P. M. Application for
admission into which, to be made to the Professor of
Law, W A LTER /1. LOWRIE, ES4I,, at his office in 4th st.
On the evening of the same'day at 7 o'clock, in the
Hall of the University, an A tronrss will ho delivered
before the Trustees, the Faculty and the Students, by
Professor Lowrie, which the citizens generally are in
vited to attend. A. L. I'ENTLAND,
aug 11—ed Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
,
SOLE LEATHER.-120 sides sole leather just re
ceived by HAILMAN, JENNINGS S.
aug 9 43, Wood street
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1
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A LADY who is capable of taking charge of a
household, is desirous of obtaining a situation
as housekeeper in a private family, ores superintendent
in a respectable hotel. She would have no objection
to leave the city if desired to do so. For further infor
mation inquire at this office. nue. 21—tf
.20
•.25
25 do ground pepper,
5 do Cayenne do.,
36 cans ground mustard,
5 kegs do allspice,
5 do do ginger,
12 cans do do., together with
every thing in the grocery line, all of which is offered
at extremely low prices, for cash.
HALLMAN, JENNINGS & CO.,
43, Wood street.
Ice! Ice! Ice!
A"quantity of clean, firstrate Allegheny Ice, may
be had at HUGH DUFFY'S, corner of Second
and Grant streets. july I 3—tf.
ME A.-25 half chests young hyson,
30 boxes (13 lbs) do
20 6 lb. boxes gunpowder,
20 " " imperial, just received and
HAILMAN, JENNINGS & CO.,
43, Wood street.
or sale by
aug 9
To Me? chants and Others.
A GENTLEMAN, who thoroughly understands
Book Keeping, wishes a situation in that cepa
ity: the best of references will be givon. Address H.,
Ace. aug 28-tf
'Auction Salto. -- "--
Join D. Davis,
AUCTIONEER AND COMMISSION MERCH'T,
Corner of Wood and &A sts., Pittsburgh,
T ready to receive merchandize of every description
1 on consignment, for public or private sale, and
from long experience in the above business, flatters
himself that he will be able to give entire satisfaction
to all who may favor him with their patronage.
Regular sales on Most:Pen and Tr:futons YS, of Dry
Goods and fancy articles, at 10 o'clock, A. AI.
Of Groceries, Pittsburgh manufactured articles, new
and second hand furniture, &c., at 2 o'clock, P. M.
Sales every evening, at early gas light. aug 12—y
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Books at Auction.
W ILL be sold at 7i o'clock, on Saturday evening
next, September 2., at Davis' "Commercial Auc
tion Rooms," an extensive catalogue of Theological
and Miscellaneous Books, principally from a private
Library.
Catalogues are now ready fordelivery.
* JOHN D. DAVIS,
nog 30.
Auctioneer.
[Gazette, Advocate and Chronicle, please copy.]
Penn Street Lot
W ILL- be scriditt Auction at I.oo'clock, on Satur
day morning, - the 9th day of September next,
on the pnuases, that very Valuable corner lot, 26} feet
front on Penn street, extending back along Garrison
alley 107. feet to Exchange alley.
The above property is very advantageously situated,
and can be improved so as to command a handsome
income. Z. W. REMINGTON.
Terms at sale, JOHN D. DAVIS,
aug 25.
Auctioneer.
Advocate and Gazette please copy.
SALE OF BRIDGE AND OTHER STOCKS,
[ay OItDER OF THE COMMISSIONERS.]
ON WEDNESDAY, the 6th day of September,
1343, will be offered at pirblic sale, at Pittsburgh,
the following Stocks owned by the State of Pennsylva
nia, viz:
No. of Skares. Companies.
'l6OO Allegheny Bridge Company,
2000 Monongahela "
600 Big Beaver "
25
100 Conemau,gh " 50
100 Loyalhanua " 25
.
171 Robbstown
50
300 Williamsport, Washingtorr cu., 50
2500 Monongahala Navigation company, 50
2151 Bedihrd and Stoystown Tp. Road company, 50
3823 Stoystown weld Gereensburgh " 50
17 80sGreensburgh and Pittsburgh " 50
3437 Huntingdon, Cambria & Indiana " 50
967 Pittsburgh and New Alexandria '• 50
322 New Alexandria and Coneinaugh" 50
947 Pittsburgh and Butler o
25
882 Butler and Mercer " 25
320 Pittsburgh and Steubenville " 50
300 Robbstown and Mount Pleasant " 50
660 Mount Pleasant and Somerset " ..: 50
672 Somerset and Bedford 50
360 Armstrong, and Indiana " 25
560 Indiana and Ebensburg o
25
329 Washington and Williamsport " 50
855 Do ' Pittsburgh '• 50
200 Butler and Kittanning, 41 25
240 Mount Pleasant and Pittsburgh " . 25
360 Somerset and Conemangh 25
320 Do CurnherLand /a 25
160 Ligonier and Johnstown " 50
224 - Armstrong and Clearfield " 25
80 Browning,ton, Harrisyille, and
Franklin
200 Butler and Freeport 20
224 Pittsburgh Farmers &Mechanics"- 25
160 Bedford and Hollidaysburgh " 50
160 Birmingham and Elizitbethtown " 25
160 Luthersburgh and Pinixatawney " 25
300 French Creek Bridge company, 20
1250 Franklin arid Allegheny Bridge company, 20
100 Erie and Waterford Turnpike Road company 50
560 Susquehanna and. Waterford " azi
1010 Mercer and Meadville i 2 i
100 Anderson's Ferry, Waterford and
New Haven " 100
200 Abington and Waterford o - ,
280 Warren and Ridgeway . "
40 Warren and New Yoilt State line •' 50
96 Titusville and Union Mills ..
25
160 Warren :old Franklin " 25
.30 Star Grove and Union •'
300 Bank of Pennsylvania, 400
300 Columbia Bak and Bridge company, 100
1000-Pennsylyania and Ohio Canal company, 100
Purcha.sors will be required to pay fur the Stocks, at
the time or immediately after the sale, in certificates is
sued by the Auditor General, in pursuance of the Reso
lution of 7th April, 13-12, note, issued by the Bunks nf
this Commonwealth under the act of 4th May, 1341,
specie, or the notes of specie paying: banks. The trans
fer of Stock will be trade hr a remonable.time after
sale. JAMES CLARKE,
LYA.NS ROGERS,
JOB MANN,
COM Illis, f ilThe ro. for sale of State Stocks.
aug I—ts JOHN D. DAVIS, Racer.
U>\ DRIES.-50 boxes chocolate,
5 do cocoa,
3 do rice flour,
Infbrmation Wanted.
Pittsburgh in June,
.hat his family
Prothonotary
I rest ed irldb , 'offer myself' s candidate for the office
of Prokiatio a i yof Allegheny county, subject to the
action' of the. Democratic county convention, which
meets - an tbo 30th August next.
GEO. R. RIDDLE.
Allegheny city, may 31—tc d&w.
Prothenotazy.
I respectfully offer myself as a candidate fur the of
fice of Prothonotary, subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic Convention. WM. G. HAWKINS.
Wilkins township, june 27—te.
Prothonotary.
To the voters of Allegheny eolinty:—l respect
fully offer myself to your consideration as a candidate
(independent of parties) for the office of PRO
THONOTARY of Allegheny county, at the ensuing
election. As Ido not come before you recommended
by a Convention, those of you to whom I am notper
sonally known wilrplease examine into my qualifica
tions, &a.; and if so fortunate as to obtain a majority
of your suffrages, I shall endeavor by strict attention
to the duties of the office, to satisfy you with your
choice.
.ILEX. MILLER.
may 10—w. of Pittsburg.
M AN Y citizen FOR THE POST.,
Vic,
of
city leamuilie n d
J. C. M'CULL Cueb;ee yer ewettarldi the Mike
of Prothonotary:4 jety 12.
Sherifr alty.
T respectfully present myself to the citizens of Alio
gheny county, as a candidatefor the Sheriffalty,snb
ject to the action of the Democratic convention. which
meets on the 30th of August next.
june 9—d&wte. ELIJAH TROVILLO.
To the Electors of Allegheny County:
Fellow Citizens—l offer myself to your considera•
Lion, as a candidate for the office of Sheriff; subject to
the nomination of the Democratic Convention, and shall
be thankful for your support.
aug. 10—tc. CHAMBERS McKIBBEN.
Par Value..
$25
Assembly.
Messrs. Phillips 4. Smith: Please announce the
name of Cul. A. Carnahan, for Assembly. With such
men as Cul. CARNAIIAN and Capt. STURGEON
in the State Legislature, Allegheny will be safe—they
know bier interests and will support and defend them.
With these old standard Dernwruts upon it, our Ticket
must be popular. ST. CLAIR.
nue . - 23—te
FOR T E POST.
MANY Citizens of Pittsburgh, recommen H d
Dr. JO
SEPH. CURRY as a auitable person to fill a seat in
the Assembly, the ensuing session. july 11, 1843.
Assembly.
A number of the Democrats of Mifflin township
have concluded to present the name of SAMUEL
COCHRAN, Esq., of that township, for the considera
tion of the Convention which meets on the 30th inst.,
for a nomination for the Legislature. Mr C. is a won
known and a well tried democrat, and his nei2hhors•
confidently present his claims. nue- 7-tf
Assembly.
We are authorised to announce dOIIN BROWN,
Esq., of Pine township, as a candidate fin As,ctublY,
subject to the nomination of the Demix!ratir Com en-
Lion.
july 1-29—te
Assembly.
re We are authorized to announce IL A. BAL.'S
MAN, of Birmingham, na a candidate for Assembly,
subject to the decision of the democratic convention.
aug 14—tc
Assembly
JAMES WHlTAxxtt, Esq., of Mifflin Township, is a
candidate for Assembly, subject to the action of the De
mocratic Convention. Mr. Whitaker is recommended
by his friends and neighbors as. u uniform, unswerving
and devoted democrat, who has never faltered in his
support of the men and measures of the party.
aug 7—te
MIFFLIN.
• -mbly.
JAMES BENNY, Esq.. is a candidate fur its.sembly,
subject to the action of the Democratic Convention.
2.s—tc
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
:Ileum Editors: Please announce Major JAMES
C. Rticii IF., of Robinson township. as a candidate for
the office of County Commissi oner , o r the ensu i ng elec
tion, subject to the derision of the County Convention,
and obli,ze M.tst• DEMOCRATS.
auZ 14 -Mc
County Commissioner.
We art authorized to announce ALEXANDER
PHILLIPS jr., of Robinion. as a candidate for County
Commissioner, subject to the deeb,iun of the democrat
ic county convention. aug 7—tc
County Commissioner.
31Essns. EDITORS:—PIease announce the name o
Geld. JOHN M. DAVIS, of Peebles, for County Corn,
mis.sioner, to the decislon of the Democratic
county Convention, to be held in August next.
AIANY DEMOCRAT.;.
County Commissioner.
31, Ism Editors: As the general opinion appears
to prcvail that inn-much as there are already two of
the Count ! , .neri from the country, it is but
a matter of rigla and justice that the city or its imme
diate neighborhood should have the thinl candidate--
We therefore beg leave to recommend to the periplos
of
Allegheny county, J!MFa C. CUMMINS, Esq., of the
city district, ror Conntv Cotninissioner, at the ensuing
fall election. test DEMOCRATIC VOTERS.
County Commissioner.
We are authorized to announce Jolts CALHOUN,
Esq., of Elizabeth, as a candidate for County Commis
sioner, subject to the decision of the Democratic Con
vention. nog IG-tc
County Comnussioner.
A T the solicitation of a number of friends of all
political parties, I respectfully offer myself to
the consideration of my fellow-citizen s for the office of
County Commissioner. That my sentiments may nut
be misunderstood, either as to political or privat e
affairs, I make free to say thnt I have been all my life
a consistent Republican, in the true sense of the word.
As the country is somewhat embarrassed in its finan
cial affairs, and the reduction of salaries of public
officers has received the approbation of large majori
ties of the peuple, the undersigned would not should
he be so fortunate as to be elected, in any manner at
tempt to resist this salutary reform; should it reach
the office of County Commissioner.
apr 6. SAMUEL. HURLEY.
Cossioner
We are authorized mm
to i
announce . Mr. JAMES H.
ROBB, of Upper St. Clair township, as a candidate
for County Commissioner, subject to the action of the
Democratic Convention. aug 3—:s
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
re We are authorired to state that JAMES AN
DERSON, of the city, will bee candidate for County
Commissioner, subject to the decision of the Demo
cratic Convention. aug 192—tc.
County Tresouser.
Mesas. Editors: Please announce the name of
ALZXANDLR M'CLusts, of lififflis Toronskip, as a
candidate for nomination by the Democratic Conven
tion, for the office of County Treasurer.
Mr. M'Clure is an old and tried Democrat, of the
Jefferson school, whose character and capacity 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 14—tc
COUNTY TREASURER.
JACOB TOMER, Esq. of Pitt township, well known
to the Democracy of Allegheny county, as a staunch,
uniform Republican of the Jackson school, will be a
candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the decision
of the Democratic Comity Convention.
ang 2—te. AN OLD DZIWCZAT.
w4;4ITOZT intillol-1.
eisr.. Editor 'Prase
man, of ,ABegbony ii-tauEdgfirfor
subject to thedecision of the Dimoomic
aug 17—tc lA* Outommic
ft.
respectfay offer mys Cor
elf to ei
the citizens ar Amon,
ny county, for the office of Coroner, stibjectio tilt
_de.:
ci.sion of the Democratic Convention:
ly 18-tc
DAVID liAlll%.
CORONER.
I reepectfally offer myself as a candidate for the of
fice of Coroner, subject to the action of the Democrat
is Convention. DANIEL WEARTS.
aug 22—datwtc
CORONER.
I respectfully submit my name to the consideration
of the Democratic Convention, which meets on Wed
nesday next, as a candidate for nomination for Coroner.
aug 24-te R. HUNZ ECK ER, Allegheny.
FOR HE POST.
I take the liberty of offering myself as T a
candidate
for the office of Coroner, to my democratic fellow citi
zens of Allegheny county, subject to the decision of the
Democratic Convention which meets on the 30th
aug 9—tc ROBERT M'CHES7'.-
Couss.w,
o.7 , 4 4 seirw-- - Prease annoema - the name of
'• M'CLELLAND, of Frtuaklin township, as
a suitable candidate fur County Auditor at the coming
election, subject to the decision of the County Conven
tion. Mr. M'CLEttAND is a Democrat of the warm-'
est and purest kind, and will be' warmly supported
by MANY DEMOCRATS.
Aug. 7. '43—te.
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1843 4:=2
STANDART, INGRAHAM & CO.,
Forwarding and ennuniosion Merchants,
CLEVELAND, OHIO.
A GENTS for the Merchants' Transportation Com
pany composed of the Mercants' Line, Ere
Canal; Wnshington, Line. Hunter, h Palmer & Co.'s
Line of Steam boats and vessels on the lakes. Cleve
land Line, Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal. Proprie
tors ofthe Merchants, Line, Ohio Canal.
REFER TO
Wilkie & Ellsworth, No. 9, Contains 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.
Birmingham & Co., Pittsburgh.
ap I 1843-Iy.
Heaver and Warren Paek,et.
. THE canal packet ERIE, J. M.
Shaw,master, will run as regular tti
weekly packet between the above named ports, leaves
Beaver on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays' morn
ing, leaves Warren on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdays; connecting with the Stage Lines to Cleveland
direct, For freight or pasi:age apply on board, or to
BIRMINGHAM & CO., Pittsburgh,
J. S. DICKEY, Beaver.
kt•i4 l .--' Aga
184 3 .
A RE REDUCED.—ii. S. MAIL LINE 01 STAGES
-L AND RAIL ROAD CARS, from Pittsburgh, via Bed
ford, Chambershurg, Harrisburg and Lancaster, to
Philadelphia, connecting with the Main train °fears to
N. Y. &c. Only 150 miles staging and one night out.
Also, the direct line to Baltimore.
Fare to Philadelphia Gg
Baltimore 9.
Leaves daily at 8 o'clock A. M.
Office 2d door below the 'Merchants' lintel Wood st.
MENDELL, GRAHAM, WAUGH & Co.,
feb 23, 1843-Iy. Proprietors.
The Great Central Route
Via National Road and Baltimore and Okiu Rail
Road Company.
"•••-
_
NEW LINE OF U. S. MAIL COACHES FOR
WASHINGTON CITY, BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA
AND NEW YORK.
T HIS line is in full operation and leaves Pittsburgh
daily at 6 o'clock A. M., via Washington Pa.
and national road to Cumberland, connecting here
with the rail road CO ' 3 to all the above places: Trav- !
elers 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 coaches furnished at ,
the shot-test notice. with the privilege of going through 1
'rest or taking ono nights rest at their Option.
For tickets, apply at our office at the Monongahela !
House. L. W. STOCKTON, i
feb 3—dtf. President of N. R. Stage Co.
Regular Packets, for Cincinnati
The Swiftsare, Robinson, Master, leaves every
Thurmitty at 10 o'clock, a. m.
The Cutter, Collins, Master, leaves every Friday at
10 o'clock a. tn.
The Montgomery, Bennett, Master, leaves every Sat
urday at 10 o'clock a. m.
The Express, Parkinson, Master, leaves every Sun
day at 10 o'clock a. m.
JOHN BIRMINGHAM & CO.,
Arnie.
A Card.
--
T HE subscriber respectfully informs the public in
general, that he intends to devote his whole time
to the COLLECTION or ACCOUNTS in the cities of .Pitts
burgh, Allegheny and vicinity.
Having been engaged in this business for some time,
and given entire satisfaction to those who employed
him, he respectfully solicits those having accounts to
collect to give him a 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, ifrequired,
secuaitv will be given for the faithful return of all mo
nies collected.
He can be found at Mr George Armor's, Merchant
Tailor, up stairs, corner of Market and Fourth streets,
entrance on 9th st. daily from 3 till 10 o'clock, A. M
Any orders left there during his absence, will be attend
ed to, or by letter through the Post Office.
Terms, 5 pr cent commission.
jy SANIL. GELSTON.
A LLEN KRAMER, Exchange Broker, Nu-46,
Corner of Wood and 7'hird streets, Pittsburg
Pa. Gold, Silver, and Solvent Bank notes, bought
and sold. Sight cheeks on the Eastern cities, for sale.
Drafts, notes and bills, collected.
REFERENCES.
Wm. Bell & Co.,
John D. Davis,
F. Lorense.,
J. Painter & Co., Pittsburgh, Pa
Joseph Woodwell,
..t Y t arn lex. es ß M ro a ruion y, &Co. p h i la d e i pbam •
John FlBrown &Co.
James M'Candless. Cincimmti, 0.,
J. R. Sl'Dorulld. St. Louis, Mo.
W. H. Pope, Esq., Pres't Bank y. }
St. Pours Young Ladies' Boarding School.
THE public are informed that this '-
ducted by the Skiers -
cd on the first M, -
rafted r
either,
Apply
Peterson,
june L
aPP/Y 10
wp 10
L OTS
county,
cause dk
gninst James
undersigned
auction to
Mason co
(being the
ccnanty,) that
led "Graham'
on the Ohio
one hundred ant
parcels, a large
land• The abovt
be laid off by the 4.
venient size for farms,
thereof will be sold ,
the sum of money
The sales will be ni
one-third part of thei.
for another third part,
residue, the purchaser
good security for the
menu, bearing interesi
title to be retained as I
of the purchase money,
of the purchaSer or purcl
al payments.
GEO, W. S
Point Pleasant, Vit.
A
gig T"
theAlty
nanthoreelyinapteee‘ i
mem cannot 44=4.
applimutioar to me -
'ice,
aug 15—tf
1 4 '3 GROAVarEonHLII:
is well stocked withchnies fru
Also, a convenient tenement
Langhorne.
Possession will be given onthefil
For terms apply to ,GEO.ri
au; 9.•i ) .—t10 •
D V Rent
LEA-SANT rooms f
and gooi
cast steel file manehLctory,
O'Hara streets. Apply on the
Feenuut's Pire Brit
11 UST received, 500 a Vreetet
which will hereafter 'be kept
and sold low for cash, by BUM;
may' 27
SAMUEL MORROW,
Ilranatlictarer of Tin, Copper Asa
Iron Ware,
No. I>, etbrcet, between
Keeps constantly on hand a good asserttni
and solicits a share f public patronage.
the following articles: shovels, pokers,
skillets, teakettles, pots, ovens, cciffee
chants and others are invited to call anti
themselves. as he is determined to sell chr
approved paper.
John Cartwriglrt,
UTLER and Surgical Instrument Mantises...l
V corner of Gth and Liberty streets, Pittsbunkflir
Is:, - -Always en hand an extensive sissosermeit s
Surgical and Dental instruments, Banker's, T;141
Hatter's, Hair Dresser's and Tanner's Patent '
Saddler's Tools, Trusses, &c. ie
FrCopper, Tin tad
filMutt
II E subscriber respeetlly inforrns his friaminikail
former patrons, that he has removed iiii insiodts•
l •
, lishment from No. 61, Liberty, to No. .-.—, Third'
' nearly opposite the Post CAre, where he nertinveli
carry on the Copper, Tin and Sheet Iron Bwrines, hi
all its various branches. He respectftilly itolkiittill
continuance of the patronage so liberal?) , eaten* . til
him heretofore, and pledges himself dult no • -
be spared on his part to merit the same, - -
on hand, Manufactured Ware, of all kinds, allot
will be sold low for cash. Spouting, &c., wade teat"
w e at
der at short notices
aug 4-1 m
Landreth's Garden Seeds.
A full supply of Landreth's Garden Seedsshying sa
hand and for sale, at his agency, the Druz statest - -
F. L. SNOWDEN,.
184, Liberty sc., head of Wood.
Peach Trees. •
ea THE subscriber has just receiveafrowisfie Nur
=sery of Landreth and Fulton, near Phi
ladiliOs*
a lot of the choicest variety of peach trees, to uthielibu
would call the attention of the public.
F. L. SNOWDEN;
may 8. No. 184 Liberty et. head of Wood.
roma,
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A
BOUT the last w eek in June, in a Cl' !tors
in Liberty street, a Note of hand, co o ruri ' y
soiled and worn. It is signed by James Gnston int
another, and drawn in favor of W. Black. Tin or*
er can have it by identifying. it, and paying esrptthses.
July 3L--tcf.
Removal.
D C_kWFIELD has removed his marble Estab.
. lishment to Wood st. opposite Falmestoek's
Dreg Store, where he will keep constantly on
Tomb Stones, Monuments etc. ap
Wall,
Plain and Fancy illi
Portrait and Picture Pram*
Manufacturer.,
Na. 87, Fourth street, Pittsburgh, Pa.
ANVASS brushes, varnish, &c., for artists, always
k../ on band. Looking Glasses, &c., promptly (74;
med to order. Repairing done at the shortest notice.
Particular attention paid to regilding and jobbing ot
every description.
Persons fitting stamboats or honey will find it. bs
their advantage to call.
sap 101.
GRINDING AND POLISHING —Sad Iraqi
ground and polished, anvils and other kink of
grinding done at the Cast Steel File Mannheim
ner of Liberty and O'Hara streets. Imo
SMOKED HERRINGS.--25
ringajust received and for sale
-HAILMAIst. JENN:
Books ate
OK'ss:dr
R. A• DAWSON.