• v...*4T M!;C=iIIIIII PUSLISLIED DAILY, BY PHILLIPS Ski Tit, AT THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF WOOD AND FIFTH STREETS, PITTsButc(4H, PENN'A, AT FIVE DOL VOL. 11. . . NO. 152. EDITED 'BY arnosus rEtraws, N. W. corner of Wood awl Fifa' Streets TaatimaFive &ears 1 year, payable in advance. singkimepie• Two Carta—far sale at die counter ;cri abethlfsers, ma i by News Boys. riao Wobbly AMercury and Illannfactitrer Ia pubbilred,at the same office, on R double medium Pima, soil:WO DOLLARS a velar, in advance. Ski rls copieu,.SlX CENTS. TIZRACS OP A PER SQUARE OF TWELVE LINES OR LESS: One insertion, $0 50 One month, $5 00 Tw• d0 . ,0 75 Two do., 6 00 Three do., 2 00 Throedo., 7 00 One week, 1 50 . Fear do., 8 00 Two do., 300 Six do., 10 00 Timm do., 400 One year, 13 00 YEARLY ADVERTISEMENTS. CHANG/LABIA IT PLIASITRZ. One Spare. Two Squares. Six menthe, $ll 00 Six months, $23 00 One yeas, - 25 00 One year, 35 00 gartirier advertisements in proportion. lIMP'CARDS of four linos Sts Ekottens a year. Public Offices, &c. City Post CtAce, Third between Market and Wood streets—R. M. Riddle, Postmaster. Curb's !rouse, Water, 4th door from Wood st.,Pe terson's bUildings—William B. Mowry, Collector. City Treasury, Woad, between First and - Second streets—James A. Bartrnm, Treasurer. County Treasury, Third street, nest door to the rhiri Presbyterian Churchr. , -.S. R. Johnston, Treasu . Mayor's OjTce, Flitrea. between Market and Wood streets—Alexander iFw, Miyor. Merchant's Exchange, Fourth near Market st. BANKS Pittssurg;, betwzni Market and Wood iiitrocts on Third and Fourth stream Mere I.lfanvfleture re and Farmers' De ? Gait Rink, (ilraryrly Sivitig Fund.) Fourth, between Wool and NI ark zt strem s. Excianre, Fifth qt. near Wood. HOTELS. Mlnonrsiela Horse, Water xtreet, near the B ridge. Evelermsc. H del, corner of Penn and St. Clair. Merelants' Hotel, corner of Third and Wood. A•neritan Hotel,cornerofThirdand Smithfield. UNiled Srates, corner of Penn at. and Canal Sprewl Eagle, Liberty street, near seventh. Mansion Huse, Liberty St., opposite WlWne- Bro.:liner-aro Mansion !rouse, Penn St., opposite ityortant to Ourners of Saw Mills. S"Vir n frivolled Self Setters, for saw mills, sv`tich hive bout so fully tested in different parts of th. United. States, as well as in the cities el Pitts bar:o and Allegheny, C3.:1 be seen in operation at a no nblr of milli iothisneig:ihnrhood, viz: at Mr. Wick er thim's mills, on Penn street; at Bowman & Cham bers'' mills, near the 11:1?er Allegheny bridge, awl ut trrison's mills, on 'lure's Island, and Tit, all ve maeliine can 132 obtained -It W. W. \V flla 70 . 3 shoo, on Liborty Arcot, near Smithfield where it is fitting a. 2, and - ‘vh , re the machine will he knpr rtinstintly oa liands. Apply to B. F. Snyder, or W. W. Wallace. mnv 5 E vans' C iumomilo Pills. R :MANI J. CLENIER.. r:.‘sidine, at 66, Mott street, New Y was afflicted with Dyspepsia is its r n il.travat.id form. The Rylnptotn4 wee vi u;cat 'inalache, greut 1 bilitv,fever,enstivenes,couzh, Simrtbarn, pain in the cheat and stomach always after ruing, imydred appetite, sc•tsation of sinking at the sto n t-h, furred tongue, nausea, with frequent vomit la '4, dirtiness toward nightand restlessness. These nal continned unwarils of a. twelvemonth, when, en tousidting Dr. Win. Evans. 100 . Chatham .trees, and oubmitting to his ever snecesaful and agreeable mode ht treatment, the patient was eganpletely restored to y~tlth in the short space of one month, and grateful for the incihrilable benefit derived, gladly came forward Nn l volitateered the above statement Fir gale. whale silt and retail, by R. F e SELLERS, Agent, sop 10—v N' 4. 20, Wood street, below Second. Look at This. / f: attention of those who have been SiIMCWI:a. sceptical in reference to the numerous certif. zntes published in favor of Dr. Swayne's Compouno Syrup of Wild Cherry, ea account of the persons being inknowo in this S".ction of the State, is respectfully di -seeted to the following certificate, the writer of which A:I s be:3 . n.Li. citizen of this borough for several years, and known as'ageraleman of integrity and responsibility. To the Agent, Mr. J. KIRTIV. I hays used Dr. Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild :berry for a Cough, with which I have been severely .1 dieted for about fonr months, and I have no hesitation n saving that it is the Moat effective medicine that I tve d been able to procure. It com2oses all uneasiness, .1 agrees well with my diet,—and maintains a regular .1 ...!,-torl appetite. I can sinceaely recommend it to all a ter. similarly afflicrecl. J. M tNNICK, Borough of NJ lath q, 1810. Chambershumb. For sale by WILLIAM THORN, N 0.53 Maricet.trnei ' it.70:231 New York Dyer. OSEE HIMES. wOuld respectfully nform his friends and the public in p:eneral, thee he dyes Ladies' tresses, Habits and Mantels of every description, black; snd warrants them not to smut, and to look equal to new 'W/A. He dyes fancy colors of all descriptioni of silk ind carpet yarn. Also, cleansers:l restores the colors of . T entlemen's clothing, so as to resemble new goods. Mr. 11. flattors himself that he can please the' public. uhe has done an extensive business in New liodt for wenty years. All work done on moderate terms, at his utablishment in sth st., between Wood and Smithfield 'ear the Theatre. CERTIFICATE tVP'This is to cortify that OS EE HIM ES hag done ..- - W K , for tm, whiolt Ips fully ttnswortml our oxpec ations, and we consider him a competent dyer. i. Hemphill, - Andrew Purdy. Wm. Darnes, W. D..Beies I. R. Shurtletf, Wm. Porter, David Hall. H. El . Smith, D. F. Mann. Hen ry Jamens! David Boies, A. S hockey, jr. /mph French, jr., Joseph Vera, George 'Barnes REAL ESTATE AGENCY, CONVEYANCING &e. etc. THE undersigned, having associated themselves for the transar.tion of all business relative tn Real Estate, will henceforth attend to the purchase and. sale as well as renting of city and couutry, property, eullect ing rents &c. &c. t.,. The senior triewiler of the firm having bad much ex relieve, and being eatensiv.ly known as' an agent ot Real Estate, they hope to receive a liberal share of pub patronage. .For the accommodation of the public there will be two offices, where business will be receiv ed; at the Real Estate Agency of James Plakely, Penn st., s,th Ward, and at the Law office of John .1 Mitch ell, S. W. side of Smithfield It.. (near sth) at either o f which, parsons wishing to have instruments of wri neg. legally sad neatly executed, titles investigated, or detirous to purchase or dispose of Real Estate will, *tap. J. J. Mitchell will continue to attend to the duties of his profession, as heretefore. JAMES BLAKELY. JOHN J. MITCHELL. deg 4—d aweart. . , ~. , . ~ . , .., „ , - ~... . . . - • - . fi r . A.at .. , . , • ..' ~ . • -..., .. ...,...• • ... m . . . _ - „ _ .., -., - , , . • - : -, • ' lIP . _ ~. • • • ~...... - r , ... - . . litil:1 . , , ....,.... ~ , i 44 .;-• L... _ ~...---A 4 .... . . ~..: .. , . --.. ,: , : '1 - • - : k •- r - ni , t.. • ~, . ..... v ....., . . . ~ . . _ ...,. .. DWI aTISING. U. Woods, Attorney sad Comma= at Law, Office remind to Bakewell's Offices, on Grant street, nearly opposite the new Court House, next rooms to J. D. Mahon, Esq., first floor. • pep 10 Hugh Toner, Attorney at Law, North East corner of Smithfield and Fourth streets, Pittsburgh. sep 10.-y WCANDLESS & M'CLURE, Attorneys and Cowie°llors at Law, -Office in the Diamond, back of the old Court House, sep 10 -Pittsburgh. Francis 111. Shank, Attorney atliaw, Vourth'strec.t, above Wood, pep 10-ly Pittiburgh, ra. Thomas Mimilton, Attorney at Law fifth, between Wood and Smithfield Ats., sep 10—y Pittsburgh, Pa. A. L Durboraw,,Attorney at Law, Tenders his profmsionial services to the public. ()Ace son 10 on sth st., above Wood, Piusbarzli. Bylaw & Buchanan, Attorneys at Law, Office retntwedfrom the Dituncrad to "Attorney's Row," shady side of 4th, between Market and World sts., rep 10 Pittsburgh. N. Buckmaster, Attorney at Law, Has removed his office to Berurs' Law Buildings, 4th at., above Smithfield, Pittsburgh. aep 19 George W. Layng, Attorney at Law, Gillen in Fourth stroet, near Smithfield, Pittsburgh sop 27—y Reads Washington, Attorney at Law, Office in Bakewell'abuikling,Grant street, Pittsburgh nog 5, 1842 John J. Mitchell. Attorney at Law, Or corner of Smithfield and Fifth streets, Pittsbiirgb. IM'Collections made. All business entrusted to his care will be promptly attended to. feb lfi—v B. Hogan, Attorney at Law, Office on Fifth street, F.etv:ern Smithfield and Wood next door to Thos. Hamilton, Enir Win. E. Austin Attorney at Law, Pittsburgh Pa. Office in Fourth street, opposite Burke's Building. r . e . - wit..m.ot E. Auiertx, Esq., will give his atten tion to my unfinished business, and I recommend him to the patronage of my friends. sep 10—y WALTER FORWARD. Daniel AL Curry, Attorney at Law, Office on Firth street, between Wood and Smithfield, np 8 _ Pittsburgh. ROBVRT ..... B. Nftsciss Porter & Perkins-, Attorneys at Law, Office on the corner uf.Fourth and Smithfield streets, sep 10 Pi ttsburgh. Znison & Flanegin, Attorneys at Law, Smithfield, neat' 7th street. Collections made on mod emtetorm4. Pensions for widows of old soldiers under the late net of Con cress obtained. Papers and arm ing's for Ow pate•l it office prepared. mar 17—y rianry S. Magraw,Attorney at Law, Ila+rumg's•ed till afire to hit residence, of Fourth at two awa . above S:n t sep Ifi J. D. Croigh, Attorney at Law, Oilice-nrnarSzuidifield and Third .4 trects, Pittsburgh my-25—y, L. Harper, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, CADIZ, HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO Will attend promptly to the collection or security of rho ims, aod all profnssional business entrusted to his care iu the counties of Harrison, Jefferson, Behnont, Goern- Aey. Toscani was, Holmes, Coshocton, Currull, Stark and Wayne. REFER To Afelealf Loomis,' Dalrell eS• Reming, p ttslvir h Jahn Harper, g • I). 'l'. Morgan, my 27, 18 13.-tf WM. O'Hara Itobirtson,Attorney at Law, fins removed his office to tho Exchange, St. Cinir street. (16.'44 H. Morrow, Alderman, Office north side of Fifth street, between Wend and • Smithfield, Pittsburgh. sep 10—tf Dr. S. B. Holmes, ()iFicein Second street, next door to Mulvanv & Co. F Gins% Warehouqr, AFT I 0— y Dr. A. W. Patterson, Office on Smithfield street, third door from the corner of sixth sta.et Ward & Bunt, Dentists, Liberty ?itreet, a few doors below St. Clair, ap 6,1843 . • - Doctor Daniel 1311cAleal, Office on Fifth street., between Wood and Smithfield street.", Pit t_Mnrgh. dec 10—y HAILMA;N, JENNINGS & CO., COTTON YARN WAREHOUSE, No. 43, Wood Street, rtgentsfor the sale of the Eagle Cotton Factory Yarns mix 17—v WILLIAM H. Wir.r.ums Williams & Wholesale Grocer's, Produce and Commission M chants, and Dealers in Pittsburgh Manufactured A tieles, No. 29.' Wood street. sep 10—v NEW GOODS.—PRESTON & MACKEY, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in English, Prench and Domestic Dry Goods No. 81, Market street, Pittsburgh. ser 10—y J. G. & A. GORDON, Commission and Forwarding Merchants, Water street, Pittsburgh. sep 10—y BIRMINGH.CII & CO Commission and Forwarding Merchants, No. 60, Water street, Pittsburgh, I'a. rtasts.—Receiving and shipping, 5 cents per 100 lbs. Commission on purchases and pales, 2A per cent mar22—y Brownsville Juniata Iron Works, Edward Hughes, Manufacturer of /ran and Nails Warehouse, No. 25, W(x)d at., Pittsburgh. sep 10—v HAILMAN, JENNINGS & CO., , Wholesale Grocers, Conunission and Pro duce Merchants, And dealers in Pittsburgh Manufactures. .nar 17 No. 43, Wood street. Pittsburgh . JOHNSON & DUVAL, Bookbinders and Paper Riders, Continue business at the stand lato of M'Candless ‘ 7 t. Johnson. Every description of work in their line nei...• ly and promptly exeemteri. may B—y Nicnot-ts fl. COLLIKAP LLOYD R. CottleAs. Coleasaa& Co., G me r a t Armes, Forearding amid Commis/eel' Merekanit, Levee Street., Vickeberg, Miss. They rearertfelly ow) licit n 22—ti PITTSBURGH, TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1844. LEKULL WICK Wholesale Grocers & licalors in Protace 116 IVood Street, 4 doors above Fifth st.. may 15 Pittsburgh, • Birmingham &Co., AGENTS FOR STEAMER CLEVELAND March 22 John 11. liktnt„ Wholesale Grocer, Dealer in Grain Geweral Forwarding and Com mission Merchant, Harrieburgh, WILL dispose of all goods sent for Commission. Sales at the lowest commission rates. REFERFACF.S: SzW . Es he r, Day & Get rish.l). Lerch &Co. Baltimare—W.Winn & co. Willson& Het•r,J. E. Elder. Flarrisburgh—MichilEtrarke,ll. A ntem,.! M. Goldman. july I-6m. . JOHNSTON & STOCKTON, Booksellers, Printers and Paper Makers, • No. 37, Market street. Fry 10 ITIOPIAS B. Yov ri Thos. B. Younr& Co. Furniture Ware Rooms, corner of H and itmet and Ex change alley. Persoas Wishing to purrhaso furniture will find it to their advantage to give us a call, being ful ly satisfied that we can please as to quality and price. sell 10 R. C. TOWNSEND & CO., Wire Workers and • Wire Manufacturers, No. 23, Market su eet, between 2rt and 3d streets, sep 10—y Corner of Pena and Sato Clair streets, by •ep 10 IsIcKIBBIN & SMITH Pilkington'astrnrivalled Blacking, Air A NUFACTURED andsold wholesale and retail, 14. S•TXTR STREET, one door below Smithfield. net 21---I v. Birmingham. near Pittsburgh, Pn., manufacturer of locks, hinges and blts; tobacco, fuller, mill and timber s crews: h °use n screws for Twilling mills, kc. sep 10—y John lirCLoskt7, Tailor and Clothier, Liherry street, betArt-tc.n Sixth street ant Virgin alley mth side. sett 10 Webb Closey's Boot and Shoc Manufactory, No. .93, 4th st., next door to the U. S. Bank. Ladies prunella. kid and satin .hoes made in the nearest manner. and by the neatest French patterns. sep 10 John Cartwright, CUTLER and Surgical libitrument Manufacturer corner of 6th and Liberty streets,Pittsburg, Pa N. B.—Always 4471 hand an extensive assortment of Surgical and Dental instruments, Banker's, Tailor's, Flatter's, Hair Dresser's and Tanner's Patent Shenrs Saddler's Teols, TtIIAACS., &C. je Oak and Poplar Lumber for Sale. FEW thou-and feet of R one(' Oak and Poplar lotmher, for sale by wholesale. Enrpnrc of James C. Cummins, Egg. nenithe roontain Inn. jy 21. Dr. Good's Celebrated Female Pills. THESE Pills are strongly recommended to the notice of ladies as a salt] and efficient remedy in removing tlioso complaints pecudar to thei r e,o x , f rom want ofexercise,orpuieral debility of the system. They obviate costiveness, and counteract all Hysterical and Nervous affections. These Pills have rallied the sanc tion and approbation of die most eminent Physicians in the United States, and many Mothers. for sale Wholesale and Het/Libby R. E. SE L LER S, Agent, sep 10 No. '2O, Wood Street, below Sacond Notice to Dr. Itrandreth's Agents. TII r. office in Pittsburgh, which was established for the purpose of constituting agents in the west, having accomplished that (inject, is now closed, and Mr. G. H. LEE, in the Diamond. Market street, ap pointed my agent for the sale of my Pills and Lini ments. All Dr. Brandteth's agents will, therefore,tm derstand that Dr. B. will send a travelling agent through the (-wintry once a year to collect monies for 4ales mach nucl re supply agents. The said traveller will be provided with power of attorney, duly proved before the Clerk of the city and county of New York, together with all the necessary vouchers and papers. Mr J. J. Yoc is my trnveling agent now in Pennsyl vania. B BRANDRETH,M. D. N. B.—Remember, Mr. G. H. L E E, in the rear of the Market is now my only agent in Pittsburgh. Having been afflicted for nearly two years, with a hard swelling on the. cap of my knee. which produced much pain, and used various applications recommended by the faculty—all in vain, was cured completely by the use of one bottle of Dr. Brandreth's linament, or external remedy. Witness my hand, JAMES TAYLOR. Ohio tp., Allegheny co. Pa. Jan. 10,1840. Dr. Britndreth's external remedy or Imarnent; sold at the store of GEORGE H. LEE, Pittsburgh, price 50 rents per bottle. Feb 8. Dr. Dechter's Pulmonary Preservative. FOR couzhs, colds, intluenzas, catarrhs, whooping cough, spitting of blood. pain in the breast, all diseases of the breast and andarrest of approach ing consumption. Warranted free from mercury and other minerals. B. A. FAIINESTOCK & CO.. jv 12 Agents for Pittsburgh„ JOHN S. I)ILWORTH Plain and Palley Portrait and Picture Frame Manufacturer, No. 87. Fourtirstreot, Pittaburch, rn. CAN V A SS brushes,varnish, &:., for artiste, alway s on hand. Looking. Glasses, &n., promptly Ira med to order. Repairing done at the shortest notice. Particular attention paid to regilding and jobbing or every description. Persons fitting stambonte or houses will find it to their advantage to call. sep 10-y Manufacturer of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware Nn. 17, Piph stre et, h etwe e n Wood cad Market. Keeps constantly - on hand a gond assortment of wares, and solicits a share of public patronage. Also, on hand, the following articles: shrivels. poke rs, tongs.xridirons, skillets,teakettles,pots,nvens, nn(i . en mills, &c. Mer chants and others are invited to call and examine for bemselves,ns he is determined to sell cheap forcash or approved paper. mar 7—tf PORTRAIT PAINTING. J. OSBORNF., Port rail Painter, Fourth st., 3d story Burk's Buil ding. J. Osborne would solicit meal! fmm those who desire Portraits . Spcimens can be seen at his rooms may 5. CHRISTMAS AND NEW-YEAR'S PRESENTS. THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has on hand, and will receive in a five days, a large and splendid assortment of toys and' fancy articles, suitable for the , holidays, which will be sold wholesale and retail, at reduced prices. Persona who wish to buy cheap will please call at the sign of the gilt comb, No. 10F, Mar ket street, and they will not be disappointed. 4.-e Ifi C. YEAGER. • ~. -„:~_ L. & J. D. WICK, I=l Exchange Hotel, James Patterson, jr., Facts. William C. Wall, SAMUEL MORROW, CUEAP PLACE, FOR C&SU. SIGN OF THE GILT COMB. Aro. 103, Market Street, *car Liberty. Jour 0. Wick PITTSBURGH Circulating and Beibrence Library. OF religious, historical, political and miscellaneous works, will be open every day, Sabbath except ed, from 7 o'clock A. M., until 9 P. M., in the Ex change building, corner of St. Clair street and Ex change alley, where punctual attendance will he given by J. GEMMIL. sep 10. THE subset ibers manufacture and keep constant ly on hand Coach, C and Eliptin Spings (war ranted,) Juniata Iron Axles, Silver and Brass plated Dash Frames, Brass and plated Hub Bands, Stump Joints, patent Leather,Silver and Brass Lamps, Three fold Steps, Malleable Iron, Door Handles and Hinges, &e., &c. JONES & COLEMAN. sep 10 St. Clair st., near the Allegheny Bridge. T RESPECTFULLY inform the public that I have and keep always on hand an assortment of Fire emif Safes. The price, in consequence of the ma terials and labor being much lower, is reduced about thirty percent. They are kept for sale at my shop, in Sixth street, above Smithfield, next to the church on the corner of 6th street—as also with Atwood, Jones &Co., and Dalzell & Fleming. In regard to the qual ity of my safes I leave those persons who have pur chased and will purchase my safes to attest the util ity of them. I desire no newspaper puffs on my safes; justice and truth warrant me in informing the public that all my safes which have been in buildings burnt down for several years since I commenced have pre served all the papers, hooks, which they contain ed. I have a card containing a number of certificates of the same, which are in circulation and in my hands and the (genteel. JOHN DENNING. FRANCIS r.. Yarn' N. B. A few pairof steel Springs for sale, made by Jones & Coleman, and will he 4nld lox. Also. a screw press. with power to punch holes in half inch iron. sep 2.o—tf Improvod Magnesia Safes. MANUFACTURED [IT CONSTABLE .(•. BURKE, Fifth Street,between IVond end Smithfield, Pittsburgh. Pa. rp FIE s ubscribers present their respects to their nn -1 merens friends for their former liberal patron ace, and would take this method of.mmuring them and the public generally that ell forum favors will be duly appreciated. Their *articles have been fully tested, of which sufficient testimony will he given to any inquirer. The principles of their lucks and •ati-s are not 911f rng:rd in the Eldon. The price also is (4 - Insider:lb!) lessened, slid will be found its love, if nut below any other responsible house in the Union. We would take this opportunity t hank i 7.g the va rions Editors of this city and elsewhere, who have spoken 'to highly of us and our safes. The public are respectfully invited to examine our nrticles before purchasing elsewhere. for d ing assured the superiority of our manufacture will be apparent to all candid spectators. N. CONSTABLE & E. BURKE. N. B. Safes can he obtained of any size or shape, or of any principle of lock or constnit lion, of the sub scribers, er of S. Church, Second - street, Pittsburgh, Pa. n9.o—tf Forwarding and Commission Merchant, Agent for U. S Portable Boat Line, for the transporta tion of Mertbandize to and from Pittsburgh., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and Bostnn. . j3l-ly A LLEN KRAMER, Exchange Broker, No. 46, :1_ corner of Wood and Third streets, Pittsburg Pa. Gold, Silver, and Solvent Bauk notes, bought end sold. Sight cheeks on the Eastern cities, for sale. Drafts, notes and bills. collected. John H Brown &Co. Philadelphia. James M'Candless. > Cincinnati, 0. J. R. M'Donald.) St. Lank Mo. W. 11. rope, Esqs, Pres't Bank Its'. > Louisville TAIR.-50 Mk Tar, frlr sale by T 343 JAMES MAY ISAAC C RUSE, Late of Pittsburgh. Pa., COMMISSION & FORWA TIDING MERCHANT BLLTIMnRE, MD. References in Pittsburgh: 13,tiley & Co; Robertann & Reppert; John and Rich'd Floyd; Porter 4- Casaidy, Almer Laughlin &Co; Robert Galway; Hnssry & Pettit; M; Leech & T. W. Burbridge & Co; Rob . t. Dalzell & Cn; Dalzell & Fleming; Hunter & Ranna; W. &R. M'Cutcheen; Henry Coulter. CaTarticular attention will be given to the sales cf W. tern Produce, consignments of which are tefpect fully solicited. E-G,,ocis rect. ived and fo: warder, ,vith despnial as direct rd. jai -131-6m E. H. HEASTINGS, County Surveyor and City Regulator C) FIC F. in the "Monongallein Hoop," in the roorn.4 erenpied by the Pro.,=enting Attorney, H. C. Moorhertri & J. G. Reed, Esq B.—entrance on Smithfield street. feh. 13. Dissolution. • r 111; partnership, under the firm of Shcble & Mitehell, is this day .D. 13. SHIBLE will continue the Steam Boat Agency and Commission Buginesq. and is alone authorized to collect and settle the debts of said firm. UST received, 5000 Freeman's best Fire Brick. • which will hereafter be kept constantly on hand and sold low for cash, by BIRMINGHAM & CO. may 27 No. 60 Waters% Two New and First Rate Steam Thiene% ChINE is 20 horse power, 10 inch cylinder, and 4 'Li foot sti °kir. will be wild with or withont boilers. The othor engine in 12 bone poorer, Ti inch cylinder, 3 foot stroke, one boiler about 22 feet long. 30 inches in diameter. These engines are made of the best ma terials and in the most substantial manner, and will be sold on accommodating terms. They ea be seen tie the non-ebonite of the subscriber at sal time 324—tf 11. 11trINE. C. StwiasLi. e. .~~:~:,._::d.,h:: PITTSBURGH MANUFACTORY. Springs and Axles for Carriages, At Eastern Prices. Iron Safes. CHARLES A. NicANULTY, PITTSBURGH, PA Bell & John D. Davie, F. Lorenzo, J. Painter & Co., Joseph Woodwell, Jsmes May, Alex. Bronson &Co. D. B. SHEBLE, Pitts Wei Feh 1. 1844. Winer at. near Watnel Freeman's Fire Brick for Sale. FOR SALE CHEAP; To the Gentleness of Pittsburgh. jTHE subscriber most respectfully _ .. .. 0 .... i _ ma " informs the gentlemen of this city and vicinity, that he has commenced the itOOT and SHOE making business in Fourth street, opposite the Mayor's office. Having been foreman in some of the must fashionable boot shops in the Eastern cities; and having furnished himself with the best French and American calf skins, he hopes by his attention to busi ness to merit a share of public patronage. To those gentlemen who have kindly patronised him he returns his sincere thanks, and can with confidence appeal for the goodness of his work and knowledge of his business. P. KERRIGAN. may 11. William Adair, Boot and Shoe Stoker, Liberty at. opposite the head of Smithfield. JThe subscriber having bought out theme stock of the late Thomas Rafferty, deceased,has commenced business at the old stand of Mr. It., and is prepared to execute all descriptions of work in his line.in the best manner, and on the shortest notice. He keeps constantly on hand a large assortment of shoe findings of all descriptions, and of the best quality. He solicits the patronage of the public and of the craft. sep 10—v WM. ADAIR. David Clark, Ag't, miIIFASHION BLE BOOT MAKER,has removed to Nn. 34 Market street, between Second and Third streets, where he would be happy to see his old customers, and all others who feel disposed to pa tronise him. He uses nothing but first rate stock, and employs the best of workmen; and as he gives his con stant per4onal attention to business, he trusts that he will deserve and receive a fair share of patronage. . sep 10 LOOK IN AT SCSOTER'S, Corner of TVood and Wexler sit, WHERE as choice an assortment of ready made V clothing , cloths, ens simeres, tiatinetts, vestings, flannel shirts. drawers. cotton, Angola and lamb's wool hose and half hose, silk and gingham cravats, hdkfs, stocks, and in short, a little of everything adapted to the use of gentlemen, all of which purchasers will find made up, and also made to order in the latest and most improved style, and at prices which, he flatters himself, will successfully compete with any establishment west of the mountains. Hieing made arrangements in the eastern cities, he will be constantly reeeiving accessions to his already well selected and seasonable stocks. Give him a call, then, if you wish to furnish yourself with choice articles. !Good and yet Cheap, for CoeP4l2llll Remember the place--corner of Wood and Water streets. 028-61 n gai THE subscriberhaa just received from the Nor. .="sery of Landreth and Fulton, near Philadelphia. a lot of the choicest variety of peach trees, to which he would call the attention of the F. SNOWTAN. may 8. No Liberty at. head of Wood. At the old stand of Young tt• M' Curdy, No. 43,.Se road street, between Wood and Ma. Act , RESPECTFULLY informs the friends of the late firm. and the public generally, that he is prepa red to fill all orders for Cabinet Work, of any' bind, with all possible despatch, and warranted to be equal to anyifi the city. Every attention will be paid to furnishing. COFFINS, &e , when required. je 16-y Horatio P. Young, Cabinet Blakely, ( Late of the firm of Yonng ¢ M'Curdy) IT AS commenced the nosiness in ell its branches at 11 N 022, Wood street, between First paid Second stns., where he will keep constantly on hand a good as sortment of well made FURNITURE, and hopes, by strict attention to business, to merit a continuance of the patronage of the public. Every attention veill he paid to funiishing COFFINS &c. A Furniture Car for hire. July 11 .TOHN McFARLAND, Upholsterer and Cabinet Maker" Third et.,between Wood and Market, Respectfully informs his friends and the public that he is prepared to execute all orders for sofas, sideboards, bureaus, chairs, tables, bedsteads, stands, Bair and spring mattresses, curtains, carpets; all sorts of uphol stering work, which he will warrant equal to any made in the city, and on reasonable terms. sep 10 Pittsbur g ', re. - Matthew Jones, Barber and Hair Dreamier, Has removed to Fourth street, opposite the Mayr's of fice, where he will be happy to wait upon pertnanent or transient customers. He solicits a share of public pa tronage. • sep 10. NEW FASHIONABLE Sat and Cap Inaaufactosy. No. 93 Wood street, 3 doors below Diamond Alley THE subscriber willkoep constantly on band every variety of the most fashionable H ATlland C • PS. wholesale and retail. at reduced prices. Persons wishing to purchase will find it to their inte rest to give him a call. S. MOORE. Pittsburgh, aug. 29,1C43. FOR• r 1 . Coughs! Colds!! Consumption fi! THORN'S PULMONARY CANDY. THIS pleasant and certain cure for coughs and colds goes ahead of all the preparations now co: ever offered to the public. The use of it it so great that the proprietor has some difficulty in keeping'a supply fnr the increasing demand. Medical agencies, grocr druttgists. coffee houses. and even burs on steam boats, keep a stipplynn hand. It is called for every where, and will sell in any place. The reason is this every one who hose cough or cold by eating a few sticks find themselves cured, as it were, by magic. Persons at a distance, by remitting the money, post paid, to tho subscriber, will bo.attended to., For sale by the single stick. 64 tents; five sticks for 25 cents; and at wholesale by lYst. THORN'. Druggist, 53, Market street, wbete general assortment of Drugs and Medicines may always be found. j 24. Lomsv IL LE LIME-100 Bbls Louisville Limc for P ale by (j. 1.3.) JAMES MAY. A. G. RILINWART. Stoltz?. &room lIIIIINUART a STRONG., (Successors to Lloyd & Co.) Tgholesalr and Retail Grocers and COMltieltiOn No. 140, ,Libertyst., scow doom above Sr. Clair, Wher4 families and others can at all times he fitinithed with good Goods at moderate prices. P2B • RemovaL FRANCIS SELLERS, , WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GRfitialte and dealer in Produce. Salt a,id Ce!4s,, Ras rtmoved to No 17, Liberty *treat, opposite the beef of Smithfield street. ON( 011‘1481161P0 rerprocepaivp in under dot latslwor,fer sal* at 414 yaw, Al' 25 - ARS . PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN kIWANfIE. BEFORE YOU BUY ELSEWHERE, Peach Trees. ruurartynE WARE ROOMS. ALEXANDER M'CURDT, Merchants, PRICE. TWO CENTS. elic Wally Alorning Post. Tho Owls Soliloquy. DT T. witsrwoon. 'Tweed'', twilight hour "Tawhit tuwbece Said the Owl, as he peered the branches dome* Of the grim, old ettarthyard tree, "Twirl* tuohott!"-.4e be plumed his are silout-now—they shall hero melting-- That will gladden their hearts," quoth he. "I'm the kingof and t'would ill agree With my royal state and my dignity, Tomix with theivnlgar thecmg; So I wait Midas shades begin to fan, And the earth is hiiced—then I charm dm all With-my soft melodious song. 111 were toning in tile broad doylies,. l've not die least doubt tkeysill will be quite As pleased and as mute's now Rut I've been told--and I think they're right, TI at my voice has a grander sowed int night, And my notes a richer Row. —Alta! there's that silly young bird agaits— Tbe nightingale with his tediints strain.— Now really it's very wrens:— He listened tome, owe summer's eve s ' And ever since then without my !este, He has tried to /earn my song. Tuwhit towhee, tow' 00, towboo— He'll be sensit le /00U, what a 'vain to do He has made witliThis rival!): Indeed, I've a mind myself to teach . The bird bow coral lonely beyond his reads is the tune of my minstrelsy, • - . So now for a itave!—"tawhit tuvrLoor .. Said the o wl, Li he dotteredthe branches etrau:h, Of the grim. dark churchyard tree: Ands proud old fellow was he.-that hour, As. perched on tic top of the belfry tower, He hooted right dismally. THE CAT INSURRECTION At the time it became publicly known that Napole.. on, then nn board the Bellerophurn off Plymouth, WWI. to be sent to St. Helena, a respectable looking man caused a number glf lomicibilla t 3 be distributed through' Chester, in which he informed the public that a great number of genteel families had embarked at Plymouth. and would certainly proceed with the British regiment, appainted to accompany Bonaparte to St Helena, lie added further. that the - island being dreadfully infested' with rats, his ntfnist ere determined that it should be forthwith effriXttally cleared of these noel-, one animals. To facilittee'thistmportant purpose, he had been deputedto nt.r...me t in the tom seal a wenit, as many cats and. 'slog kittens as could be proem.- ed fur money its ' , abort-op:tee hf time. and-there fore, he 'publicly effettiti in ins handbills. le shillings• for everysthletic..4l.y.tryn. tom-cat, 10 shillings for , every adult female Mitts and half a. crown for every, thr i ving , vigninns knii'il, ihat could swill mak, pnrsne. a ball of thread, of fasten its young fangs in a dying' mouse. Oa the eveting of the third day after thiii ad vertisement had been distributed, the people of Chester , were astonished with an iridiption of I multitude of, old women, hors, end girls, into their streets everyone' of wheio..earrii.d on their shoulders either a bag or a sack. iliAkeppeared pregnant with some restless' animal,. that seemed laboring into birth. Every roa I , —every lane :fix thronged with this comical mow sines-end ihe wondering spectators of rho scene Were. involtincompelled to remember the obi riddle about lit, fres-- "As I was going to St. Ives, I mot fifty old wives, Every wife had fifty socks, Every sack bad fifty cats, Every cut had fifty kittens. t la b eat IT, sacks and wives. . many were going to St. . 4 . 1 - !"/ - :4 , fall, a congregation /linearly 3000 eats t' went. -1 7 e ' Chester., The happy bearers of,. these'644lo*eid creatures, proceeded all (as dime, ted by the'sulires*inent) towards one street with' their delectable Ourdens : Here they become clot* wedged together. .A vocal concert soon ensued.: The women scream the cats aqunlled-dit boje sind gills shrieked trible„end tbie dogs Of tbeetieet howled ' base, so that it SietailiecaneedifFicuh for :the nicest see to IL-certain whethili., canine.. feline,. vie .the home* totes were mrdorninant. Some of .the • Indies, whose dispositions were not art*: nature, finding themselves annoyed . 2itltepowolipto . their neighbors, seen cast down • began to box. A battle royal ensued. ' "' ' .7 ed the war whoop with. might and main.- I ,I F. thetteatile, the boys of the town, who seemed mightily,*4lalk the spent, were actively emplo}ed hi operfrairiblif mouths of the deserted sacks, and iibeititing from their firrlorn situation. -.• The enraged animals hounded i.enetliete ly on tStee, shoulders tied heads of the cOmbitinta r rAteid ran spit ting squalling, and clawing along the neaulsent sea 'of skulls, toward the walls of the home-tiff till Eno & pseii pie of Chester. The citizeas attracted. by she creams; ~ had opened their windows to gran at the fun. Imo , these windows the cats instantaneously sprang, taking_ . prwession of the rooms by a novel bind of, atom or ea. calede. The cats, •in their sudden assaults on • the- , drawing rooms, and other apartments of .Chtistetr- •t, ites, ru.hed with the rapidity oflightr int up the pintiM,‘ then across the ballustrades and galleries, for which the town is famous, and so slap dnslt through the °pew windows into the apartments. Nevem since the day; of the celebrated Hugh Lupus. were the drn wing rooms - of Chester, filled with such a crowd of unweicome gue-ts. Nr w were heard doe crash of brultee china— the howling of affrighted lap doge---the cries of dithess. ' ed dam.els. who wept their torn faces anddieheveiled chvrmit--aed the groans of fat old citizens rushing ead emitting forward towards the balconies, bald, bate end , bleeding. All f:bester was soon in arms, and dire were the d-gds of vr ngeence on the feline rate. It is net dies* to recite the various combats that took place. , between the cats and men. Stare it that our,onetwe.. t pondent counted 501 dead bodies floating next day on., the river Dee, where they had been ignominctualy thrown by the t wo.legged victors. The rest of the ill,. earl ng host having evacuitcd the town, din peeped fa confusion, carrying with then,' however, their ems '.. from tbo held of battle. MATH i hthlit Voi.lifiTAßY STARVATION'. ConskieraL a sensation has pervaded the neighbor hood of Can w town, in consequence oft riskier. ob. Mining circulation that Dr. George Swiney, well known from his eccentric habits, had expititi on that aat, from the effects of voluntary starvation. The unftw. innate gentleman possessed a large fortune. but Bred in the greatest seclusion, not going out of doors mere " than five or six times during the whale year. TWO*. ly person almut him was his house keep r. Holed: never shaved within the last two years, and , hi . bawd nearly extended to his waist. He was always most „ abstemions in his diet, bntauring the lastfew monthi; notwithstanding the onneaues of his housekeeper, he would scarcely partake of any food. sad fur rho last mont h he peremptorily refused to allow the slightest nourishment to pass his lips, excepting now and dons small quantities ofoider. CULINVIeIIee of his r•lo sal Le greduallyitantr,. On Sunday Morning last I - coming nearly Utg*sible, his housekeepereelled Mr. If.riaggp.: starstant, who found him in t state of stupor, seri hlying rallied him a little, prescribed fro him, but lie rePused to mkt* the medicine, and expend f h”rtly alter . Soma few weeks prior tohis It Dr. Swine' , vent hit bostoskorpet tot aim the rutippit: - Sottrhocti torso no premiered: 0* - rated to let hire have Before 01,6440e4,104 . Aro? tlenonit atatt . a will. which provets*esetwirleirk..,„v of his chem.'s% lb denims totsdittegod it St Mar- tin's burial ground, Pratt street, Cli . liden limn; tip
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