PUBLISHED DAILY, BY PHILLIPS & smITH, AT THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF WOOD AND FIFTH STREETS, PITTSBURGH PENWA, AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADvANcr i
VOL. 272.
PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY
PHILLIPS & SMITH,
N. W. corner of Wood and Fifth Streets.
Ticaus.— . -liv e dollars a year, payable in advance.
Single copies Two CART! -Cur sale at the counter of
the Office, and by News Boys.
The Weekly Mercury and Manufacturer
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sheet, at TWO DOLLARS a year, in advance. Sin
gle copies, SIX CENTS.
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Three do., 1 00
'One week, 1 50
Two do., 3 00
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YEARLY ADVERTISEMENTS.
CHANGEAELE AT PLEASCRE.
One Square. Two Squares.
Six months. $lB 00 Six months, $25 1:10
'Ono year, es 00 One year, 35 00
:''Larger advertisements in proportion.
nrCARDS of four lines SIX DOLLARS a year.
Public °Aces, ike.
City Post Office, Thin:llia - tweet) Market and Wood
streets—R. M. Riddle, Postmaster.
Custom House, Water, 4th door from Weed s t.,Pe.
[arson's buildings—William B. Mowry, Collector.
City Treasury, Wood, between First and Second
streets—James A. Bertram, Treasurer.
County Treasury, Court House, next door to the
Recorder's Office—john C Davit; Treasurer.
Mayor's Office, Fourth, between Market and Wood
streets—Alexander Hay, Mayor.
Merchant's Exchange, Fourth near Market st.
Overseers of the Poor, E F Pratt, 4th street,
above Smithfield; I J Ashbridge, Varner's Temper-
Niece Muse. coeuer of From. and Market streets.
Pittsburgh, between Market and Wood streets on
Third and Fourth streets.
Merekanta'andifanufactu rers' and Farmers' De
posit Bank, (formerly Saving Fund,) Fourth, between
Wnod and Market streets.
Exeisaisge, Fifth St. near Wood.
HOTELS.
Mononrahcla House, Water street, near the
(Bridge.
R.eehange Hotel, corner of Penn and St Clair.
Merchants' Hotel, corner of Third and Wood.
A ate rkan flota,cornerofThird and Smithfield.
United States, corner of Penn st. and Canal.
Spread Eagle, Liberty street, near seventh.
Miller's Mansion HOURC, Liberty St., opposite
Wayne.
9rotsdhurses Afansion House, Penn St., opposite
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Good's Celebrated pen sale Pills.
HESE Pills are strongly recommended to the
JL notice of ladies as a safe and efficient remedy in
removing those complaints peculiar to theirsex, from
want ofexercise,orgeneral debility of the system. They
obviate costiveness, and counteract all Hysterical and
Nervous affections. These Pills have gained the sanc
tion and approbation of the most eminent Physicians in
the United States, and many Mothers. For sale
IVholesale and Retail,bv R. P..SELLERS, Agent,
sep 10 No. 20, Wood Street. ..low Saccmd
ROTEL & BOARDING ROUSE.
FRANKLIN HOUSE.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
and the public, that he has opener! a Hotel and
Boarding House in Third street, a few doers from
Wood, where travelers and others will be accommo
dated on the nmst reasonable terms. The house is
spacious, and has been fitted up at considerable ex
pense, and every arrangement is made that will en
cure the comfort aid render satisfaction to boarders
and lodgers. A share of public patronage is respect
fully solicited.
a4-tf CHRISTIAN SCHMERTZ.
Wm. O'Rara Robinson, Q. S. Attorney,
H AS removed his office to Fourth, near Wood
street, lately occupied by C. Darragh, Esq.
April 8, 1844.
NOTICE.—I have placed my docket and profes
sional business in the hands of Wm O'Hara Robinson,
Esci.,who will attend to the same during my absence.
March 23 C DARRAGH.
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Spring Fashion.
THE subscriber has now on hand, and OIL
will continue to manufacture, (at his old stand, No 73
Wood ,street) the latest style of HATS and CAPS,
which for beauty and durability commit be surpassed.
Thankful to his friends and the public for so liberal a
patronage heretofore bestowed, he hopes to merit a
continuance of their favors.
WILLIAM DOUGLASS, Wood street,
mlB-3m next door to the corner of 4th
FRESH SPRING GOODS
CHEAP PLACE POE CASH.
SIGN OF THE GILT COMB.
No. 108, Market Street, near Liberty.
THE subscriber respect fullyinforms his customers
and the public generally, that he Luis just return
ed from the east, and is now receiving as large, good
smnsi cheap an assortment of variety goods as any other
establishment in the city. Merchants and others who
wish to purchase cheap, will please cail at No. 108,
and they will not be disappointed. The following co m
jprises part of the stuck just received.
• 200 doz. coat and 6 cord spool cotton,
.200 " *minim's 6 "
1200 " lasorte.d,
209 lbs. " Titley's shoe threads,
200 " " patent threads,
200 gross hooks anti eyes,
150 packs American pins,
100 " German
175 thousand needles,
180 assorted stay bindings,
aso doz. assorud fine ivory combs,
200 " redding
560 " assorted cotton cords,
225 gross shoe laces,
50 " corset "
150 doz. cotton night caps,
. 200 " assorted hosiery,
'l5O " gloves and mitts,
25 gross assorted fans,
300 do. palm leaf hats,
115 pieces Ashburton lace,
160 " edgings
500 gross pearl buttons,
75 " gilt "
80 " figured horn buttons,
120 " lasting, and japanned do
50 " fine English dressing combs,
160 " assorted suspenders,
With a goaerahasortment of Variety Goods to nuruer
ens to mention, which will be sold wholesale or retail,
cheap for cash: C. YEAGEFL
apr 18
To Printers.
"UTE have received, and will hereafter Beep cm-
V Steady on bend, a full supply of Printinglnk.
in large and small kegs, which we will be able to eel
ckeaper than it has heretofore been sold in this city.
Orders from the country accompanied by the cash
(is ALL titans) willbe-ly attended to.
PHILLIPS & SMITH,
oct 10-tiOfficci of the Post and Manufacturer.
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Two do., 6 00
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Four do., 8 00
Six do., 10 00
One year, 15 00
BANKS
K. Woods,Attorney and Counsellor at La
Office on Fourth street. between Grant and Smithfield,
a few doors from th? corner of Fourth and Grant
streets. sept 10
M'CANDLESS &
attorneys and Counsellors at Law,
Office in the Diamond, back of the old Court House,
sep 10 Pittsbur•h.
Francis R. Shcrak, Attorney at Law,
Fourth street, above Wood,
sep 10—ly Pittsburgh, Pa
Thomas Hamilton, Attorney at Law
Fifth, between Wood and Smithfield sts.,
sep 10—y Pittsburgh, Pa.
E.
lystor & Buchanan, Attorneys at Law,
Office removed from the Diamond to "Attorney's Row,"
sbady side of 4th, between Market and Wood sts..
rep 10
Pittsburgh.
N. Ilar.kutastatOkttorney at Law,
Has removed his office to Beares' Law Buildings. 4th
at., above Smithfield, Pittsburgh. sep 10
Jamos Callan, Attorney at Law.
OFFICE FIFTH STREET, PTTTSREIReIIi
,June 13-1 y
Wm. E. Austin, Attorney at Law,
Pittsburgh Pa. Office in Fourth street, opposite Burke's
Building.
G'WILLIAM E. AnsriN, Esq., will give his atten
tion to my unfinished business, and I recommend him
to tia- patronage of my friends.
sep 10—y WALTER FORWARD.
Shaler & Simpson, Attorneys at Law,
Office at ;ho building formerly occupied by the Uni
ted States bank, 4th street, between Matlecand Wood
streets.
m2l-3m
CHARLEA SHALER. EDWARD SIMPSON,
Daniel M. Curry, Attorney at Law,
Office on Fifth street, between Wood and Smithfield
ap 8 Pittsburgh.
Robert Porter, Attorney at Law,
Office on the corner of Fourth and Smithfield streets
sep 10 Pittsburgh.
Henry S. Illagravv,Attoracy at Law,
Has removed his office to his residence, on Fourth et
two doors above Smithfield. sep 10
Geo. S. Seidel', Attorney at Law,
Office on Fourth street,between Wood and Smithfield
L_ 'Conveyancing and other instruments of nri
ring leg,ally and promptly execute d
mar 21 tf
John Z. Mitchell, Attorney at Law,
Will attend to collecting and securing Claims, and wil
also prepare legal instrument_: of writing with correct
ness and despatch. Smithfield .treet (near 3th street
Pittsburgh. ma, '44
R. Morrow, Alderman,
gfice north side of Fifth street, htween IVeod and
Smithfield, Pittsburgh. ep 1 o—t f
Dr. S. B. Holmes,
(Mice in Second stmet, next dour t , , Nlnk arp: S. C.,
GlnoA Wareltimsr, sep 10—y
G. L. ItOlt1:4$0N. M. MBRIPI.
Robinson & Mcßride, Attorneys at Law,
Offlre 011 Fourth, between \\*um! and Nlurket sts.
H s 'Conve,autitizarki c,th , r ia , t,:nnent,tof writing
legally and promptly executt,l. alO-ti
Thomas Donnelly, Attorney at Law,
Office with 11 di Van Amringt•. Esq., iii the Diamond
south-west side of the old cum t house. Pittsburgh.
inv7
Dr. George Watt,
PRACTISING PHYSICIAN 4- SURGEON
[_''Office, Smithfield et. near the come: M" Sixth.
ati—l v.
Dr. A. W. Patterson,
Office on Smithfield street, third door from the corner of
sixth street. tiep 10
William A. Ward, Dentist,
Liberty street, a few doors below St. Clair,
ap 6,1.843
Doctor Daniel 111cDleal,
Office im Fifth ittreet, bet WM.II Wood and Smithfield
i3treetp, Pittsburgh. deelo—y
I - idILMAN. JENNINGS &
OOTTuN YARN WAREHOUSE,
Ns. d 3, Wuod ,Ctrert,
Agents for the Sale of the Eagle Cotton Foetory Yarns
mar 17—y
NEW GOODS.—PRESTON & 11ACK EY,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
English, French and Domestic Dry Goods
No. 81, Market street, Pittsburgh.
sep 10—y
BIRMINGHAM & co
Commission and Forwarding Merchants,
No. 60, Water street, Pittsburgh, Pa.
I . P TY:Rms.—Receiving and shipping, 5 rents per
100 lbs. Comntission on purchases and sales, 24 per
cent mar22-y
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Brownsville Juniata Iron Works,
Edward Hughes, Manufacturer of Iron and Nails
Warehouse, No. 23, Wood st., Pittsburgh
sep 10—y
HAILNIAN, JENNINGS &
Wholesale Grocers, Commission and Pro
duce Merchants,
And dealers in Pittsburgh Manufactures,
diar 17 No. 43, Wood street. l'ittsbur#
Matthew Jones, Barber and Flair Dressier,
Has removed to Fourth street, opposite the Mayor's of
fice, where he will be happy to wait upon permanent or
transient customers. He solicits a share of public pa
ger) 10.
tronage
R. E. McGill WIN,
RECORDING REGULATOR,
Ce'olfiee in RE7dINGTON ' S Bu tLDINGS, Penn street
a few doors above Hand street. j23—tf
J D Williams,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, For
warding and Commmissiou Merchant, and
dealer in Country Produce and Pituburgh Manduc
tures,No 28 Fifth street, Pittsburgh.
HUEY & CO.,
Wholesale Dry Goode Merchants,
No 123, lVood Street,
Third door above Fifth, \Vest side, l'ittbburgh
al
CHARLES A. NIcANULTY,
Forwarding and Commission Merchant,
PITTSBURGH, PA.,
Agent for U. S Portable Boat Line, fertile transporta
tion of Merchandize to and from Pittsburgh, Baltimore,
Philadelphia, New York and Boston. j3l-1
JOHN PARKER,
(Of the late firm of J. 4- J. Parker.)
Wholesale Grocer, Dealer in Produce, and
PITTSBURGH MANUFACTURES,
No. 5, Costaructea.4l.olN,
mar f.T•tf Liberty street, Eittsburgli,
PIT
TSBURGIII WEDNE
JOHNSTON & STOCKTON, ____
Booksellers, Printers and Paper Makers,
No. 37, Market street.___ _ sep 10
. .
JOHNSON & DUVAL,
Bookbinders and Paper Rulers,
Continue business at the stand late of M'Candless fc
Johnson. Every description of work in their line new
ly and promptly executed. may B—y
110111 AS B. YOUNG Fitexcis L. YOUNG.
Thos. B. Young & Co.
Furniture Ware Rooms, corner of Hand street and Ex
change alley. Persons wishing to purchase furniture,
will find it to their advantage to give us a call, beingful
ly satisfied that we can please as to quality and price.
sep I 0
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John Cartwright,
UTLER and-Surgical Instrument Manufacturer,
C
No 140 Wood street, two doors from Virgin al
ley:Pittsburg, Pa.
N. B.—Always on hand an extensive assortment of
Surgical and Dental instruments, Banker's, Tailor's,
Hatter's, Hair Dresser's and Tanner's Patens Shears
Saddler's Teets, Trusses, &c. je 24.
James Patterson, jr.,
Birmingham, near Pittsburgh, Pa., manufacturer
locks, hinges and halts; tobacco, fuller, mill and timber
s crews: housen screws for rolling mills, &c. gap 10—
John DTCloskey, Tailor and Clothier,
Liberty street, between Sixth street and Virgin alley,
S etth side.
_Sep 10
Webb Closey's Boot and Shoe Effanufaetory,
No. 83, 4th at., next door to the U. S. Bank.
Ladies prunella, kid and satin shoes made in the neatest
manner, and by the neatest French patterns. sep 10
Birmingham & Taylor,
• AGENTS FUR
STEAMER CLEVELAND AND "IRON CITY
A. G. REINHA RT
REENRAUT & STRONG,
(Successors to Lloyd & Co.)
Who rsalc and Retail Grocers and Commission
No. 140, Liberty. st., a few doors above. St. Clair.
IL_Where families and others can tit all times be
furnished with good Goods nt moiler - ate prices. (28
DAVID LLOYD. 6. W. LLOYD.
D. & G. W. Lloyd,
%lIOLESALiE GROCERS, COMMISSION
AND
FORWARDING MERCHANTS,
DEALEFIi IS PRoDUCY, S FITTSBURGIi
re Liberal advances in cash or g,04-1, made on
consignments of produce, &e., at No, 1 12, Liberty
street. ml 5
REMOVA L.
JAMES HOWARD & CO
AVE rvino‘ed their WALL PAPER WAR!.
lffirSE tD
No. tri, NV( JOI) STU ITT
lotween
Diamond allec and Fourth ~, : teet.
Where they hate on hand a large and splended aq
sortment of WALL PA YE a and Boar ..as, suitable for
papering Parlot Chambers, II ails, &C.
Aldo, a genet al assortment of Writing, Letter, Pt int-
Wroppiike, and Tett paper, Bonnet Boards, &c.
Which they will sell low for Cash. or in exchange
for Rags, Tanners Setups, &e. feb 22. 1844
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REMOVAL-
HoLDSHIP & BROWNE
H. 4 VE reirm‘ed their Paper Store from Market
street to No. 64 Wood street, one door from the
cm tier of 4th street, where they keep on hand their us
ual assortment of W ALL PA PER.S, for papering par.
lors, entries, chambers, &s'., and also PRINTING,
W R ITI NG, and WRAP PI NG PAPERS, BONNET
BOARDS. &c., aU of which they 011; , r for side on ac
commodating terms. felt 14 1813—dtf
Ftcttl•i.As D. CoLEHAs LLOYD R. COLEMAN.
Coleman & Co.,
Gene rat A gents, Forwarding and Commission
Merchants,
LeverlStreet. V ickshurg, Miss. They respectfully so
licitconsignments. n 22—ti
William C. Wall,
Pain and Fancy Portrait and Pieta re Frame
Manufacturer,
No. 87, rourth strt,t, Pittsburgh. Pa.
AN V ASS brusht•s.varni sh, &c., for artists, always
on hand. Looking Glasses, &c., promptly fla
med to order. Repairing done at the shortestnotice.
Particular attention paid to regilding and jobbing OT
every description.
Persons fitting stambouts or houses will find it to
their advantage to call. sep 10-y
SAMUEL MORROW
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anniketarer of Tin, Copper and Sheet
Iron Ware
No. 17, Fifth street, betteeen Wood and Market.
Keeps constantly on hand a enod assortment of wares.
and solicits a share of public patronage. Also, on hand,
the followingarticlest shovels, poke rs ,ti mg., grid tronA,
skillets,teakettles,pot.t, ovens, coffee mills, &c. Mer
chants and others are invited to call and examine for
themselves, as he is•determined to sell cheapforcash or
approverdpaper mar7—tf
PORTRAIT PAINTING. J. OSBORNE, Port
rail Painter, Fourth at., 3d story Burk's Buil
ding. J. Osborne would solicit a call from those who
desire Portraits . Speimens can Ito seen at his rooms
may 5.
Dont you want
AHANDSOME Coat and Pantaloons, or Vest,,
better made and finer cloth than you can get at
the high priced establishmerts of the city? If you do,
cull at the Three Big Doors. We will warrant them
equal, if not superior, to any that can be purchased
west of the mountains. Bring the cash and we will
put you into a first rate suit in a few minutes. If you
prefer having your measure taken and your clothes
made according to your own notion you can have it
dune, and when it is done you will be satisfied beyond
a doubt. Don't mistake the place.
JOHN M'CLOSKEY,
mar27•tf Three Big Doors, No 151, Liberty st
Dtt,
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W. KERR. ...JOEL NiotfLEß.
Xi &
. MOHLER,
DRUGGISTS A N IY:A POTIIECA RIES,
Corner of Wood street and Virgin alley,
No. 144,
FRESH Medicines, selected and put up with
care, can be had at all times, at moderate
•
rePhysicians' prescriptions carefully compound
ed• may 2-ly
Notice. to all whom it may concern.
ALL persons having claims against the Estate of
Oliver Ormsby Evans, deceased, as well as those
knowing themselves indebted to the same, will please
present their accounts for settlement to C. Evans, No
10 Water street, who is duly authorized to settle the
said Estate. SARAH L. EVANS,
feb 15 Administratrix.
Pilkingtinestrarivalled Blacking,
M ANUFACTURED andsold wholesale and retail,
SIXTH STREET, one door below Smithfield.
oct2l-Iy.
LINE,"
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SIDNE Y STRONG
TO CLEVELAND, 0
lif erchants,
DAY, JULY 31, 1844
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PITTSBURGH MANUFACTORY.
Springs and Axles for Carriages
At Eastern Prices.
HE subsctibers manufacture and keep constant!
T
ly on hand Ccrach,C and Eliptic Springs (war
ranted,) Juniata lion 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, &c., &c. JONES & COLEMAN.
sop 10 St. Chili st., near the Allegheny Bridge.
i Removal—lron Saks.
I RESPECTFULLY inform my friends that I have
removed my FIRE PROOF IRON SAFE
FACTORY to Third street, opposite the Post Of
fice, and avail myself of this opportunity to tender my
thanks to the public for the liberal patronage which
they have favored me with for several years, and soli
cit a continuance of their favors. I pledge myself my
Safes shall be made without any deception. All my
Safes which have been iii,b4ldings burnt down have
saved all their contents.
W'They are kept for sale at my shop, and at At
wood, Jones & Co's, Dalzell & Fleming's, and at'D T
Morgan's. JOHN DEN-NINO.
N B. 25 bbls good New Oileans Sugar for sale.
al3-11
Improved Magnesia Safes,
MANUFACTIMED CT
CONSTABLE & BURKE,
Strcet, between Wood and Smithfield,
Pittsburgh, l'a
T HE subscribers present their respects to their nu
merous friends for their former litx.ral patron
age, and would take this method ofassunng them and
,the.public generally that all fautre favors will be duly
appreciated. Their articles have been fully tested, of
which sufficient testimony will be given to any inquirer.
The principles of their lockstand safes are not sur
passed in the Union.
Tho price also is considerably lessened, and will be
mind allow, if not below any other responsible house
n the Union.
We would take this opportunity of thanking the va
rious Editors of this city and elsewhere, who have
spoken so highly of us and our safes.
The public are respectfully invited to examine our
articica before purchasing elsewhere. feeling assured
the superiority of our manufacture will be apparent to
all candid spectators.
N. CONSTABLE & E. Buraz.
N. B. Safes ran be obtained of any size or shape
of of any principle of lock or construction, of the sub
scribers, or of S Church, Second street, Pittsburgh
Pa.
NEW ESTABLISHMENT.
Monongahela Clothing Store,
LIRA NCIS COOLEY and ROBERT LAIRD
Tenons, having associated themselves together
for the purpose of carrying on extensively their busi
ness, and fitted up a store on Water street, between
Smithfield and Wood street., near the Monongahela
!Louse, respect fully solicit the;patronage of their friends
arid the ptiblie. Having just opened a large assort
ment cf seasonable gdods, and materials, and made the
necessary arrangements, they are prepared to fill all
orders, with which they may he favored, with despatch,
and on the mcwt reasonable terms.
may 17-tf
REYNOLDS & WILMARTII,
Forwarding and Commission Merchants,
AND DRAT-Efts IN
LUMBER, GROCERIES, PRODUCE,
PITTSBURGH MANUFACTURES
FOR THE ALLEGHEAY RIVER TRADE
Cornet of Penn and Irwin streets,
L. 0. RELNOLD3, 2 PITISHVRMH.
L. WILNIARTIL n5-ly
J. K. LoGAN
CONIik:LL, Philad'a
AUCTION GOODS.
JAMES K. LOGAN & CO
FifthStreet,between the Ezckangc Bank and Wood
Steed, Pittsburgh, Pa.,
Dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
BOOTS, SHOES, CLOCKS,
ALLEN KRAMER, Exchange Brai, r, No.
corner of Wood and Third streets, Pittsburg
Pa. Gold, Silver, and Solvent Bank notes, bought
and sold. Sightcheeks on the Eastern cities, for sale.
Drults,notes and bills, collected.
Hi:FERENC?:
WI,. Ben k CO.,
.John D. Davis.
F. Lorenic,
.1. Paint,r Pitt '" h " rl "
Joseph Weedwvll.
James May,
Alea.Bronson& Co. ? „
Johnll Brown&Co. S ` „nu ' uld U hia.
Jame.)4'f:endless. 1. Cincinnati, 0.,
J. It. M'Donald. } St. Louis, Mo.
W. —
H. Pope, Esq., Pres't Bank Ky. }Louis ills.
"FOR SALE CHEAP,
Two New and First Rate Steam Engine&
ONE is t2O horse power, 10 inch cylinder, and 4
foot stroke, will be sold v. ith or without. boilers.
The other engine is 13 horse power,7.' inch cylinder,
3 foot stroke, one boiler about 2'2 '
30 inches
diametet. These engines are made of the best ma
teriels and in t h e most substantiel manner, and will be
sold on accommodating, terms. They can be seen at
the warehouse of the subscriber at any time.
11. DEVINE, U. Staws r,
JOHN MeFARIAND,
Strphobrterar and Cabinet Blaker,l
2d at., between, Wood and Market,
RCSreafllnyillfoll7l.4 his (ricotta and the public that he
is prepared to execute aliAers for sofas, sideboards,
bureaus, chairs, tables, ‘beilsteads, stands, hair and
spring mattrasses, curtains, carpets; all sorts of uphol
stering work, which he will warrantequal to any made
in the city, and on reasonable terms. sep 10
PARTNERSHIP
T HE Undersigned have this day entered into part. nership, for the purpose of doing a Transporta
iion, Forwarding, and Commission business under the
style and firm of H Devine & Co. H. DEVINE.
mar 28 E. G ITESID ES.
JOHN SCOTT & CO.,
Wholesale Grocers and Commission Vier-
chants,
No 7, Commercial Row, Liberty street,
1119-1 y Pittsburgh
WWJ DAVIT', formerly of the Iron City Cloth
V V • ing Store, is now engaged at the Teats.
BIG DOO as, where he will be happy to 'see his friends
andformer customers, and serve them to the best of his
ability.
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;REMOVAL.
I TH g Ernilrefbauc ibe
l sdleaventstowrehtiu:nnurnhies
f f
r ak r no beg lew
friends and the public c in general o f their liberal r pa us
-
tronage for years past, and would earnestly solicit a'
continuance at his new establishment, No 84, Third
street, (south side) between Wood and Market sts.,
and 4th door from Wood street, adjoining Mr Ihnssen's
Glass Warehouse, where, in addition to the manufac
ture of cabinet furniture, he has commenced the Up
holstering business in all its branches, and the manu
facture of Windsor Chairs of every description, togeth
er with a new invention of bedsteds fat superior teeny
of the patent humbugs of the day, the facility their
construction affords will strongly recommend them to
the public, as they are a perfect bug trap.
The subscriber is determined to spare neither pains
nor expense in procuring the latest eastern French and
English fashions, and having secured the services of
some of the best workmen in tho country he wilt be
enabled to manufacture furniture of a superior style.
Purchasers will find it their interest to call before pur
chasing elsewhere, as he will keep constantly on hand
a general assortment of furniture, chairs, mattrasses,
Stc.
M. KANE, jr.
N B. Steam and canal boats furnished with uphol
stery, chairs, and cabinet furniture, ut reduced prices
and with despatch. al6-tf
Peach Trees.
de l TH E subscriber hai just received from the Nur.
sery of T..andreth 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 Liberty st. head of Wood.
William Adair, Boot and Shoe maker,
Liberty st. opposite the head of Smithfield.
jThe subscriber having bought otiethe d i&B
stock of the late Thomas Rafferty, deceased,bas
commenced businsitli at the old stand of Mr: R.,
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 hands large assortment of shoe
finding s of all descriptions, and of the best quality. He
solicits the patronage of the public and of the craft.
sep 10—y WM. ADAIR.
CoughsoColdeConstunption!!!
„THORN'S PULMONARY CANDY.
T HIS pleasant and certain cure for coughs and
colds goes ahead of all the preparations now or
ever offered to the public. The use of it is so great that
the proprietor has some difficulty in keeping a supply
for the increasing demand. Medical agencies, groce
ries, druggists. coffee houses, and even bars on steam
boats, keep a supplyon hand. It is called for every
where, and will sell in any place. The reason is this
every one who has a 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 the
subscriber, will be attended to. For sale by the single,
stick, cents; five sticks for 25 cents; and at wholesale
by Wm. Tuottif, Druggist, 53, Market street, wbeie a
generalassortment of Drugs andNledicines may always
be found.
Horatio P. Young, Cabinet Maker,
( Late of the firm of Young 4. Ar Curdy)
ILTAS commenced the ousiness in all its branches at
J_ No 22, Wood street,' between First and Second
strs., 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 willbe paid to furnishing COFFINS,
&c. A Furniture Car for hire. July 11
ID-CHEAP HARDWARE—co
WHITMORE & \VOLFF,
Corner of Liberty and St. Clair Sts., Pittsburgh
ARE, now receiving their spring importation of
HARDIVARE,CUTLERY AND SAD
DLERY, to which they respectfully invite the atten
tion of purchasers. Having completer arrangements,
through which they aro now receiving supplies DI
RECT FROM THE MANUFACTORIES IN
ENGLAND, they shall at all times be prepared to
sell at such prices as will make it the interest of pur.
chasers to call.
Aiwa% s on band, a full and generulassortment of RI
FLE BARRELS AND GUN TRIMMINGS,
PLANES, COOPERS, CARPENTERS AND
SMITHS' TOOLS. Also, a peat variety of
LOCKS and LATCHES for building purposes, to
gether with every variety of articles appertaining to
*business. al6-tf
OCrIRON CITY BOTEIL,..co
FIFTH STREET,
•
Next door to the Exchange Bank, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Jacob Boston, Proprietor,
- El)
6SPEr'IFI LLY informs his friends and the
_LI public generally that he has taken this well
known f`StllbilSh'llellt. anti has had it thoroughly re
paired it, nil its 4,Tartrileitt , ; nt' it is now up it,
a style intrerior to none in the city. Epicures, and all
l ou d of good eating, will find his larder bounteously
supplied with all the necessaries and luxtn ies the mar
ket can afford. It will be the aim and pride of the
proprietor to keep his outing department well stored.
and in a manner suited to the taste of the most fasti
dious.
To the lovers of good liquors, too, he can without
flattery to himself, offer as good and well furnished a
BA Ras is kept in the western country. The choicest
wines end best of stronger liquors will always be kept
in store, for the accommodation of those who may fa
vor him with a call.
His facilities for accommodating the traveling pub
lic generally, will be found equal to any in the city. The
Stable is airy and capacious, and the beat attention will
be given to the horses of those putting up at his house.
a 1 8-tf
New Arrival of Queeriewaro & •
THE subscriber would respectfully invite -k,
tention of the pubiic to his present stocku
Glazed Ware, a superior article, together with 11, belee
assortment of White French China,comprising aft the
necessary pieces to constitute complete WO ()Mining
and Tea ware.
Also a general stock of articles suitablefor the sup
ply of country merchants, to which their attention is
invited, at his old stand, corner of Front and Wood
streets. HENRY HIGBY.
ally
DENNING'S FIRE PROOF IRON CHESTS
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 29, 1842.
J Denning: On Friday, the 30th of lan month, a
bout 9 o'clock at night, the Planing, Grobving, and
Sash Mlnufactory. owned by Gay, Dilworth & Co.,
with a large quantity of dressed and undressedlumber,
wan all consumed by fire.
The Iron Safe which I bought of you some time
hack was in the most exposed situation during
the fire, and was entirely red hot. lem pleased to in
form you it was opened at the close of the fire, and all
books, papers, &c., saved;—thts is the best recommen
dation I can give of the utility ofyour safes.
021-tf THOMAS SCOTT.
magistrate'slasiks,
For proceedings in wttlythinent ti n der e lato law, for
sale at this 'office. jy 25
PRICE, TWO CEN
COUSIN l7k ILLA t =14411 r .
BY HAMILTON! C. JOBRI.
SCENIC—A Court of Jitstice in N. Carolina.
A beardless disciple of Themis arises, and thus T ed .
dresses the court: "May it please your worships,dori
you gentlemen of the jury, since it has been osyf
(good or bad I will not say) to exercise my self in'
CM F
disquisitiots, it has never before befallenroe to be i-:
gad to prosecute so direful, marked and malicious arl
assault—a more wilful, violent, dangerous betel, Oa
finally a more diabolical breach oftbe peace has atddant
been your duty to pass' upon, one so shocking. tip b
, ne relent feelings, as this which took place over et Cap;
min Rice's in this country. But you will hear from thdi
-1 witnesses."
The witnesses being sworn, two or three were vita
toed, and derosed—one said that he had heard'_
noise and did not see the fight—another that be met
the row, but did'nt know who struck firs.—and a third;.
that be was very drank and could'nt say much about
the skrimrnage.
..,
Lawyer Cheps-1 am very sorry, gentlemen to have „
occupied yam time with the stupidity of the witoessei
examined. It arises, gentlemen, altogether from milt
apprehension on my pert. Had Iknown, as I now do, -
that I had a witness in attendance, who was we**
quainted with ail the circumstances of the case, kW who was able to make himself dearly understood by
the court and jury, I should ont so long have trespass.
.
ed on your time and patience. Come forward, bfr
Harris, and be sworn. . .
So forward came the witness. a fat, chaffy looking'
man, a “leetle” corned, and took his corporal oath with
an air.
1 Chops.—Harris, we wish you to tell abciut ~
that happened the other day at Capt Rice's, and ii it
good deal of time has been already wasted hi elm-woke .
I cation, we wish you to be compendious, and at the
same time as explicit as possible.
Ha rris. —"Edzactly" giving the lawyer a knowing
I wink, and at the same time clearing his throat—Cap
tain Rice, he gin a 'treat, and cousin Sally Dillard, she
came over to our house and axed toe if my Wifa she
moutn't go. I told cousin Sally Dillard that erifirrlfe
was poorly, being as how she bad a touch of use rhea
' mattes in the hip, and the big swamp was up, for. there
had been a heap of rain lately. Lint howsomever, as it
was she, cousin Sally Dillard, my wife she moist go. ---
I Well. cousin Sally Dillard tben asked me if Mon ha
moutn't go. I told cousin Sally Dillard that be was
the foreman of the crop, and the crop was smartly in
i the grass; but howsomever, as it was she, cousin Sally
Dillard, Mose he moot go.
Chops.—l a the name of common sense, Mr Harris,
what do you mean by this rigmarole? Do say what
you know aliout.the riot.
.
Wilness.-:-Captain Rice, he gin a cleat, and cousin
Sally Dillard she come over to our house and and
me if my wife she moutn't go. I told cousin Sally
Dillard—
CAope —Stop, sir, if you please; we don't want to"
hear any thing about cousin Sally Dillard and your
wife—tell us about the fight at Rice's.
Wilnews.—Well, I will, sir, if you will let me.
Chaps.—Well, sir, go on.
Witness.—Well, Captain Rico he gin a twat, and:
.
cousin Sally Dillard she came over to our house and'
used me if my wife she moutn't go—
Chops.—Thiliait is again; witness, witness, please
to stop.
IVertess.-sWell, sir, what do you want?
Chops.—We want to know about the fight and
you mast not proceed in this impertinent story.—;
Do you know any thing about the matter before the
Court?
IVitners.—To be sure I do.
Chops.—Well, you go on and tell it
else.
Witness.—Well, Captain Rice he gii
Chaps.—This is intolerable. May
court, 1 move that this witness be ctt
contempn, he seems to be trifling with tht
Court.-IVitness, you are now before
Justice, and unhurt; you behave yourself
coming manner, you will be sent to jail;
tell what you know about the fight at Cal
Witness.—(altuined.)—Well, gentle,
Rice he gin a treat, and cousin Sally Di?
Chips.—l hope the witness may be
cilStody.
Court.—(after deliberating.)—Mr. Attorney, the
Court is of opinion that we may save time by telling
the witness to go on in his own way. Proceed, Mr.,
Harris, with your s•ory, but stick to the point.
rritness.—Yes, gentlemen: well, Captain Rice he
gin a treat, and cousin Sally Dilliard she come over to
our house and axed meif my wife she moten't gcn , 1
told cousin Sally Dilliard that my wife she was poorly..
being as how she had the. thentnatics in the hip. .*1
the big swamp was up; but liirtmiever • as it was she,.
cousin Sally Dilliard; my wife. she mout Fi. 'WI,
cousin Sally Dilliard then asked Melt' Mose be metal it
go. I told cousin Sally Dilliard as how Mose, besineir
the foreman of the crop, rind the crop was smartly'
the grass, but howsomever, as it was she, coils;-
Dilliard, Mose he moot go. So they goes ttiti it
Mose, my wife and cousin Sally Dilliard, m
came to the big swomp,and it was up; as I was
you; but being as how there was a log actors
swamp, cousin :Sully 'Millard and Mose, lilt,
folks, they walked the log. hut my wife, like . it
q
fn , 1, vt t•I,•,1 throngh—a ad 111.zee , :11 I bury tr.!
sight.
AFRICAN G.EIics . RAP fIY.
following notice, Iconal Paris Journal,
proceedings at a late session of the A.cadonly I
ces at Paris. reconis thedentli of three more vi
their zeal for tlicovery in Africa:
"An interesting connnonication wee received ...
M Lefebvre, the companion of Dr Petit, who was de; ,
voured by a crocodile while crossing the Nile* the
west of Abyssinia. M Lefebvre was President Of the
Scientific Commission was composed of Doctors Petit .
and Quartier-Dillon, who were charged with the Dee'
partment of Natural Histo7, M Viguandas Dratene t el
and M Lefebvre for Geography.
"These four young men left Marseilles et the end a .
1833, and M. Lefebvssi tdono hes retuned to bis native.'
country, after witnesOhig the &nth, one by one, of hbe
companions. This gentlemen, after giving in eticate*
of his journey through Egypt and Arabia, and auto , .
trendy across the vast plateau of Abyssinia, ever: popes;
• which he explored, brings his own valesble -poi,
genphical notes, enriched with important obitervittoes.
in Meteorology, Magnetic Influence, &e..., /nth* cosh lloe •
Lions of Natural History formed by Doctors retie/44
Quartier-Diflon, with their manuscript &tat, -
Atlasdrawn byll Vignalel. To thaw i • '
sults be has added muchvalueble fail on en the
commerce and navigation of the Red Sea, and the Re.-
ligion, Marais, Habits, &c. of the tribes or Affiliy
and a Vocabulary of their language. In M. Lefebvre's
paper, which is drawn up with equal good taste and
feeling, be requests the Academy of Science to do bte
nor by some public record to the memory of kis
tunate colleagues, and we have nciddebethat bier 7 • •
will be complied with; fur what h-maican bawl
from men who, in the flower or yotele - and fro m ~,..- ''''-`
love of Science end the desire to' btA.toeftd to "thilleß
country, sacrificed to them ell eansideratilnis of etooDert;
and exposed themselves to the 'hiednuletes.Y of *-1,
structitin by climate or accident: -Ars .e.;,'tei
"Speaking of the death of Dr Peth, M Lefebvnifir.:
'Basle; left Dime. wecressed seemly decimated by
war end famine, and a seestalkittsesesOig the Nile. :An
the pert at which we wire&
. thofirecilmna over &hod
of primitive rcoki, triodWea 111 4:sale action, TIM.
river is narrow, and tbePoefegnete had emettreetid 4 -
bridge, which wee, doweled by ibe-A I IIOOIIOIIIIOP .
riser being very deep, the clam Wiril
~,., mode 4:11. r' s !" i a
baggage is by meenstafrepet or - reeteet tl note,
arebeld oneschbenk., -. In thitt way we peewit *tee