~~:..~~ ;~... '~ r . VOL. I-NO. 167 PUBLISHED DAILY, BY BIGLER, SARGENT & BIGLER, AT THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF WOOD AND FIFTH STREETS, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM," PAYABLE IN ADVANCE PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY puma's, SARGENT &SIGLER, N. W.cariscr of Wood and Fifth Street* Ttdats.—Five dollars a year, payable in advance. Si: dollars wilt invariably be required if not paid within the year. aientlecopies Two Cram—for vale at tila conflict of the Office, and by News Boys. The Weekly Mercury aud Mazulf.cturer is published at the same office, on a double medium 4heet at TWO DOLLARS a year, in advance. Sin gle c;pl., SIX CENTS. TURKS OP 'PER SQUARE OF TAY Oneitieertioe, $0 50 Two do., 0 75 Three do., 1 00 One Week, 1 50 Two do., 3 00 thtee do., 4 00 YEARLY ADVERTISEMENTS. rEtaknetAßLZ •T PLIASURI. One Brimare. Two Squares. !ix atozatits, VlB 00 Sit months, $25 00 time year, 25 00 One year, 35 00 'Larger airvrtisements in -proportion. rirCARDS of four ;lima Stx Douras a year. instdrat srtownErs, ATTORNEY AT LAW, OFFICE in the building on the North East corner of Fourth and Smithfield streets. novll-ly r. - 6. SHANNON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 't3reentilturgh, Westmoreland County, practice in the Westmoreland, Indiana and Cambria Courts. decB.ly. W. X' MAHON 1 0. ![•11OH. & SEANOIR, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, OFFICE in Fifth street, in Barr's new bulktiag, be tween Wood and Smithfield streets. oet 29-1 . WM. O'HARA ROBOSON, (tare u. I. ♦TTOBACT,) HAS removed his OilEmi to No. 8 St. Clair street aept4 EDWIN O. WILSON, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW Franklin. Venaitgo County, Penna., WILL attend promptlyte sli business entrusted to his care--collections sonde in Warren, -Cimino sad Jefferson counties. IMIL TO J. A. STOCKTON. & Co, ITIORPHT, WIL3OIII, &Co.. >Picuthurea Joss BiaLra, Hos.Jisits YINNLIB, Franklin Hos, Acres. WCALMONT, Hos. JAMES ‘V/LSOIN, Steubenville, Ohio ,July 23-Iy. CI, ORLANDO LOOMIS, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office, Fisarth street, above Smithfield. july 1-Iy. DIAGRAW Jk ATTORNEYS AT LAW, HAVE removed their office to the Near Court Hasse , in theroom orer the Rheriff 'sOffice. ap 17—tf. Law Notice. ANDREW BURK E FFICE rerocteed to Smithfield !tree:, between O 4tb street and Diamond Paley, opposite Mr Geo tVernan's Tobacoo Manufac' • • • •p 16 itennolnal. MAHON 4 WASHINGTON. Attorneys at Lax; office on the north side or Wylie st., 3d door East of the Coon House. ep 17 Lear Notice. JAMES CALLAN basrennoved to tho chambers ecoupiecl by Alderman McMaster) on Fifth it. between Wood and Smithfield. s ap 18 REMOVAL. G. L. Robinson & Al. RCBride, ♦TTORNZYS 4T L•W. AVE removed their office to Grant street, a short distance from Seventh street, towards the- •Coort House. nrConveyaricingand ctber instromentsof writing Wrally and promptly executes!. - apiil _ _ M 7 CANDLESS & ISIPCLURE., Attorneys sad Conaudllora at Law, Office on Fourth street, opposite R & R H Patter son's Livery Stable, Pittsburgh. sep 10 Wm. 11. Austin, Attorney at Law, Pittsburgh Pa. Office in Bedtewrll',3 building, G rant st., r4ir WILLI).* E. Averts, Esq., will give his utten tion to my unfinished business, ant; . I recommend him tothe patronage of my friends. s.. 10—y WALTER FORWARD. • Singer & Simpson, Attorneys at Law, Office at the building formerly occupied by the Uni ted States bank, 4th street, between Market an d Wood streeta. m2l CHARLES SHALIIR• EDWARD SINIPSon. Geo. S. Satiety Attaraoy at Law, Office on Fourth atreet,between Wood and Smithfield EVeConveyancing and ether instruments of wri ting legally and promptly executed. mar2l-tf 1111111LTON It STERLING, Attor•eyr at Law, FICE, North tide of Fifth street, between Wood and Smithfield streets, Pittsburgh, Pa. N. B. Collections made on reasonable terms. dec allobX W. Itarrell ATTORNEY AT LAW, iAS Ttemoved i consequence of the late fire from Third street to Bakowell's Buildings, oppoilie w.tbu Court House. ap 16 V/ito*Vl DoOielly, Attorney at Law, Office, peer the Court House, in Mellon's buildings my 7 • U. Morrow, Alderman, Office north fide9f Fifth crew, between Weed and Smithfield, „Pittsburgh. sap 10-tf Dr. floor,* Watt, Office, No. 77, Smlthtfejil sFelt,, near Silo, aug 21. .Prtrssufwg EL D. DULLER/I,Di. p., REMOVED to Penn spent:, betwonn Irwin and Flandstreets. five doors below Il'andttrtte4. rip 15 EWER ARTERS, SURGEON DENTIST. 113 Liberty street. A few doors below St Clair st., Pittsburgh lip 28-Iy. Wm. As Wards Dentist, Has removed to thorium of his former residence, ie. Penn street; tiro doors below Irwin. a p - 18 Da. GEO."FELL;, PRACTICING PHYSICIAN, Offic,e ou 6iaiibfield, near Seventh etreet. ul 26. 18454 011108021 0000RAX, ForsVard lag atmi Copimleof on htercitant, NO. 26 WOOD STREET, ' y V , - 0 , ..,.FIT,TSI3I.4IGS. .;;;;„ mem 1 , :" . : 1 , / 4ii 4: Ar ' 'Co , ' 1 • 4 .• .. 4 ~... ~,..b..,,,,,,,... t ,.., ~.........„.... ,, IN, ~,,,,,, rIl ,4,.. *- 4ik1i,1.414.iit•q.,•1,:,,,).t. • • , . , ..r,ct,.%.e,:., --Ake•- r _.. -• • • N.* - 1 7,44. 0 -„ ;; , 0 , .. c• ,- • -...-„i , • • . 4.*A...,..„4",,p,_ MEE . , " • . b vrenv, .14 VEBTISINO dec29 nErmle LAIRITEfft, WHOLESALE GROCER. FORWARDING •ND COMKIVIIOII NIERCIUNT. Dealer is Produce and Piiiisbnrgli Manufactures, Now 133 and 135 Wood street. jan 5 I.ITTIRUROH, PA. LYE LINES OR LESS: One month, $5 00 Two de., 6 00 Threedo. 7 00 Four do., 8 00 Siz do., 10 00 One year, 15 00 OGDEN. fAYO[L /NOWDEI• OHDRN & SNOWDRN, SUCCESSORS TO AVERY, OGDEN do CO., WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRUGGISTS AND•Manufacturers of White Lead, Red Lead, and Lytharge, corner of Wood and Second eta., rittsborgh, Pa. n0v134, Aldersaaa's Office, Fifth Ward. CHIN A PARKINSON, Alderman Fifth Ward, Penn street, between Walnut and O'Hara streets, where ha may be found at all times. Those having Houses or other property to sell or rent, can hare the same punctually attended to; debts collected, and all the duties of an Alderman will tecoive prompt at • %tuition. oct 27,1 I y THE undersigned begs leaps to say to his friends and the public generally, that he has removed his office to Fenn street, near the canal lit idge, oppo site the United States Hotel. netl6 JAMES BLAKELY. ANUFACTURER and dealer in all kinds of 171 Tobacco. Snuff and Segars. oct4- y Wholesale Grocers and Commission Met- Dealers in Produce and Pittsburgh manufactures generally, N 0.224, Liberty, opposite 701 Street, Pitts burgh. Pa. sip 28-1 y Brigandlie Juniata Iron Works, Edward Hagkes, Mannfacturer of Iron and Nails Warehouse, Small Geld above Fourth street. sep 10—y JOHNSTON & STOCKTON, Booksellers, Printers and Paper Makers, No. 44, Market scre , t sep 10_ Corner of Pennon.' I, trio 'tree! l'ittsbnetek. The highest price paid in cash or C.Ktntry Nay.. Biding Et ope and Cotton NVlt_ate. Also, dvaler in Chloride of Lime, Paier, Twine, &c., at call; price.. 14-dlv. Office, Sosiafteici Street, corner of Diamond Ailey. FLANS and Specifications finished in the best style and at the shortest notice. RgYERENCILE Logan & Kennedy, H Child. & C0.,1 Woodwell, A Kramer, W B Scaife and Cu! tart & jan. 14, 1846—diy. D.ctor P. 4.4,1 AliclCoal, Office on Fifth street, between Wood and Smithfield' streets, Pittsburgh. dec 10—x• Forwarding awl Commission Inerchants, ♦ND DiALEIp cn LUMBER, GROCERIES, PRODUCE, FOR THE ALLEGHENY RIVER TRADE, Corner of Penn and Irwin streets, L. 0. REYNOLD?, ? PITT/111MM . L. IV ILII•UTH. j a.5-ly NEW BOOK STORE. BOSWORTH & FORRESTF:R, No. 43, Market street, next door to Tkird street, ARE just opening a new and extensi-re a”ortruen of Books and Stationery, which they will sell wholesale and retail at the lowest prices. 0p'2.5 REMOVAL. COOLEY & LAIRD, Merckant Tailors, HAVE Removedto No. 2, Water street, near the corner of Wood, and near the spot from whence they were driven by the fire, where they will be happy to see their old customers. .iYI9. R. B. lITERLIeIo Corner of Ist and Ferry streets, Pittsburgh, Pa., manufacturer of locks, hinges and belts; tobacco, tul les, mill and timber screws; housen screws for rolling mills.tke. sett 10-y Etemoval. DR. R. WM. M. WRIGHT, DENTIST, hasremoved A" to St. Clair siret, next door to the Exchange Hotel Buildings. sep 1 John M'Closkey, Tailor and Clothier, Libertystreet, between Sixth street and Virgin alloy South side. sap 10 shades a Ray , WHOLESALE and Retail Bookseller, Paper Dealer, Stationer and Bookbinder, corner of Wood and Third streets. aeptiB FLINT ,GLASS ESTABLISHMENT. P. KULYANT, JAMES E. LEDLIE lIIIILVANY & LEDLIE, meourAcTuaz AND KEEP CONBTANTLT ON HAND IN A(J. ITe'VARIZTILF, AT TFIZIR WAILIVIOUS6, Corner of Market and Water Streets, pr Our Works continue in fog operation, and will, bre cunftsatly a t dding to our stock, which enaltes td fill oviers'wkth "promptness. Purchasers are respectfully solicited to cell and examine prices and terms. sepl6•Ty N. noximuss & SON, BANKERS, AND DEALERS IN Poreignand Domestic NIBS of auckanirls• CERTIFICATF.S of deposit Bank notes and Spe cie.• Dransand notes collected, and remittances made to any part of tho United States. jan 7.1 y No. 55 rilatket Street. EXEMIEBR STEUZTT 4r. CO., Wkoiessie and Retail Dealer* is Foreign and Domestic Wines and Liqkors, No. 113 Market street, one door above Front, PITTSBURGH P• Alderman's Office ALONZO W. ING, NO. 83 FOURTH STREET, CHRONICLE BUILDINGS. J. G. MONTS, DEALER IN DRY GOODS, No, 114, Market area, near Liberty jury 1-1 y PITTSBURGH, PA JOHN SCOTT & CO., chants, No 7, Commercial Row, Liberty suer:, Pittsburgh JOHN III'UNVITY, JAMIES NI'DX.VITT J. & J. 1.11:111VITT, WHOLESALE GROCERS, CASh RAG WAREiInrSE I. 'Fogies & Son, ARCHITi:CTS AND BUILDERS MARTIN LYTLE, FAMILY GROCER, .$llllll-IFIF:LD STREET, Next door to the Fifth Preibyterien Church June 6. t.F.YNULDS & WILMARTH, •rn PITTSBURGH MANUFACTURES, Janes Patterson, jr., G/110BOSI =PISTON' COMMISSION MERCIIANT, Main Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Refer at Pittsburgh to Win. Lippencott& Bon, and John Grier. nor 2.0.6a' Ont, Moulded and Plain FLINT GLASSWARE, PITTSBURGH• M=MM7 WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY Tar ORIAT RIMEDY FOR Dl3tAllet 01 THE LUNGS AND BREAST ! To Tile POBLIC.—In accordance with the prevail. log custom, and in miler to show the virtues of this medicine more fully, the following certificates have been selected; and as it is not our wish to via, with the lives, or health of thoseafflicted, we pledge our to make no assertions, or '.FALSE STATE MENTS" of the efficacy nor will wo hold any hope to suffering humanity which facts will not warrant. THE PROOFS ARE HERE GlVEN—and we solicit an inquiry from the public into every case we publish, and feel moored they will God it a medicine well de serving their patronage and confidence. 1=! IXTR EMARKABLE CURES..a Of °lithe cures that have yet been recorded. t4ere are nong equal to those mentioned below, which plainly shows the curgbi lity of Consumption, even in some of its worst faew !!;; Mrs. GO ULD, or Frnoll,ter proof added ! ! THI CORES PERIORMIp ET WISTAR'S BALSAM O► WILD CUERRT, ARV. •STOSISAILNO TIM WORLD. Borron,Sttpt. 10, 1845 TO THE SICK AND AFFLICTED. Dear Sir:—l take pleasure in communicating Lb:imp you, to all whom it may concern, and the pub lic generality, the astonishing effect your truly won derful medicine has had upon me. I have not enjoy. perfect health for four or five years. Physicians told me my liver was diseased,—and that I might some day, die with Consumption. Last September, 1841, I took a slight cold, which produced a hacking cough; this continued until Febtuary, 1845, when I added another cold; my cough increased, I ALCM lost my ap petite, and my strength failed; for six weeks 1 could not lie upon one side; I sweat very much at nights. raised considerable blood during the winter and could not speak a loud word for two weeks. With all these bad symptoms, I had very severe pains its my Bide, and between my shoulders; general debility foll Owed. was confined to my room about eight weeks. I had buried a sister and brother, both died with Cansmap- Lion. I expected t..) die myself; my friends also des paired et my life. At this time, on uncle, who hod been lienefited bi,uself, advised ow to tyke l)r Wislar's Balsam of Wild Cherry. I accordingly procured a bottle, took ii, and felt some better obtained another, and a 01 . 1,4: 111 , 11 I ceased to bleed. and my cough a-as better: but my div-ase was sn deeply rooted, I was obliged to continue inking the Balsam, until I had ta ken seven bottles. I ,an honestly and truly soy, ' belie-ye Wistar's Balsam cf Wild Cherry saved my , life MRS. MAIO' 11. dill:LI). We are personally acquainted with Mrs Gould,— assisted io taking care of her doting her tdcknets.— Lelievo, and know the statement to be trim. • Miu. P. C. Pittston', Mug. S, A. BACHLLDX.R. No. 1, Commercial .t 8410.00, Mau., 9,pt 12, 1815. ANOTHER VOICE FROM MAINE Dear Sir,—Having expel ienced great lac I/ af t from your invaluable medicine, 1 feel it my duty end privi lege to let the world know what it tins dune for me. Possessed of a stir-a:lg constitution natut•lly. I had en joyed perfect health previous to the spring of 1943, when I was troubled with a darn:Lily in ray lift side, attended will considerable pain. Sometime in July, I was violently wtacteil wttli a rough. which continued until fall:then I was confined to the li,ireelg4t it, during which time rev cough we; very severe. I f.e.- /wen:ly had spells of cough log a ficti .31,ur0, ratted large quantaies of diiagrreable a...7llMi d aAied blood; sometimes I raised atart of blood at a time. 1 ronqtthea three physicians, all a whom done their beat to restore me.—gave me tip,— !raid they cooll d no more for fllf must die,—it wa s imprii fi Lle to: me to ;ire but a short tone; one of them said my lungs were gone. At this crito al rut meet, when erroninent phyfic any had r. ni vi g d i hoi e skill, frienras day:fired of my Ida, my own hope of re covet _y at an end, I resuefed to Dr. W istar's It, Isom of Wild Cherry; w hen I had Laken one and • half toittlef, those severe spell. orcoughing were removed. I con- untied taking ttie Delsam until spring. ( 11,14 .:.en I ceased to bleed at :he longs, rtey health and strength improved 11,1 that I left the House, but was not able to wool: fora ).eat. Now my health is good; I ant able to do a day's wort. every day on my firm iAM!S . COMERY WaIIe3•ITUO . 4•F r'EU. 4. • kill VLA•• = E o veg. %BEW •••• • " 9) • re Those who Counterfeit e giod medicine f o r the purpose of ad:ling a few dollar/ to their pockets. are tr worse than the manufacturers"( spurious coin. For while the latter only robs us of nur property. the former take property sad health and life awny.— Dr. W•As - rs.it's Balsam of Wild Cherry is admitted by thousands of witnesses. to haver elect ed the most exilcordinnry cures in case, of tt retro , • nary and asthmatic character ever before recorded in the history of medicine. The young, and beautiful. the good. all speak forth its praise. it iv now the fasotito medicine in the most intelligent families of our country. Such a high stand in titbit:, estimation hes been a chieved by its own merits alone. And so long as a discerning public are careful to get IV:siar's Bat cor: of Wild Cherry, and refuse a ith scorn counter feits, and every 'other article proferrud to them no a substitute, colon; will cares—pofitive taro—cheer the fireside or a depalring Iller The trend genuine "Wister's Balsam of Wild Cherry" is sold ,c.t established agencies in all parts of the United Stites. WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY, that not only relieves but cures_' Price $1 per bottle, or six bottles for fh". For sale at Cincinnati only by SM , 113F011.1) & PARE. rgrSold in Pittsburgh by L. WILCOX. Jr., South-east cur- of Market it, and the Diamond. Corner of St. Clair and Penn streets, Pittsburgh, JAMES ARMSTRONG, Proprietor. TFIE proprietor begs Isave to return hismost grate ful ttianks to big friends and the public for past favor., and hopes, by attention, to merit a continuation of their patronage. The house is pleasantly situated neat the Exchange; it has accommodations for travel ers, and a large room fur public meetings, dinner or supper parties. REFRESHMENTS Always ready, or prepared on the shortest notice, with the choicest the market will afford. Oysters and Oyster Soup, also Fresh Shell Oysters, received eve ry day during thescauson. The greatest care has been taken in t h e selection of wines and liquors. A wade ty of newspapers are regularly filed in lilo establish ment. P.S. A Hot Lunch served ur every day at. I I , A. M up 18. Betel 44,413oardiag Howse. FRANKLINHOUSE. THE susbcriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he bee opened a Hotel and Boarding House, corner of Siam street and Cherry alley, w here travellers end others will be accommoda ted on the most reasonable terms. The house is spacious, andhtte been fitted up at considerable ex penseotaci every arrangement is made that will or sure the comfort and render satisfaction to boarders and lodgers. A there of public patronage is respect fully solicited. ap 22-6 PITTSBURGH, SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 1846 TESTIMONIALS WOODIOROUGH, Mr.. July 30. 1345 WASHINGTON HOTEL, CHRISTIAN SCHMERTZ LIFE INSVILANCEI.—•OIpitaI $2,500,000. THE insured entitled to participate of profits on both Europenn and American poaciel„ . National Loan Fund Lito itesuranco So ciety, London. United States Board of Local Directors (Office 74, Wall street, hems lisavtv, Eli., Chairman. John J Palmer, Esq., Jonathon Goodhue, Esq., James Boarman, Esq., George I.l4rciay, F.eq., Samuel Howlarid, Esq, E GothIPTl 4 Viclfth , Est Samuel Al Fox. Cement C Biddle, gal., SCars C WalLer. lo . ludelphta Louis A Godoy, Lpg., Geo Rea Graham, Ese., J LEANDER STARR. Manager end Cienera Agent fur the United States end British N. A. Col onies. BANKEIISi The Mere/tenets Bank e New York SOLICITOIO TVilliast Van Hook, Esy.,l9. Wall street. The folluwidg are among the advantages - bald out by this institution, which will - be found most advanta geous to the assured, and which are terbium offered by Life Insurance Companiet, nit.: The peculiar advantages. silleured to the assured by the principle of the Loan Daparunent, thus blending the utility of a Savings Bank with hie iusurdnee. A large sum to be permarterady invested in the United States in the names of three of the Local Di• rectors, es Treasuret a, available tways to the assured an a guarantee fund: The payment of premiums aCnually, hull yearly, quarterly or monthly. No charge for stamp duty. Thirty days allowed after each pily freq. of premium become* due, without (orleitute olponey. Traveliug lass 01,10111 aid and liberal, and cater premiums on the most moderade Conditions in the policy less onerous to the assured than usual is cases of life assurance. See pamphlet.) The actual and delared profits (ilublished in succes. , siva Reports) islOrtling sure data for calculations of the value of the ••honus" in this institution. These proofs will at each division be paid in cash if dosirrd. tieing t,nconnected vial Marine or Fite Insurance. The rates •for cc aitb profit.' ere lower than those of any other fore - 4;n company eCecttng Lila Insurar....:o in New Yor'... The public are respectfully requested to examine tint diiningundting onnciples of this institution, her tabled of rate.. their disti,bution of prtiti, end the faculties afforded by their loan department. before decidin: to tu.unrrbewherc. J LEANDER STARR, General agent rirnie cul,icrikr•r, being duly ■p:e:nte4 Agent for the übove named Invtitution, will give eny motion regiiii ed. and receive application, fur tnsurenice, et tbe count ii.g-room Atwouti. Jones & Co., etc; SV NI. JONES. nvr 18•Intir3m SII A WLS: BLIAIV LS! ALEXANDER dr. DAY, No. 75, .sfarktt sr., IV. IV. Corner of Me DS4MJId, PIT ISBURGII, V r: no. open a /urge ssttut :men: ;Rang a Inch man Le (uoud: S 1 iandnl 13,cha ar.J Cushrrsetv Log Slow* All wt."! do do Smpaare Sha,t Very superior ' , touch TesSeyi tio Scuteli - und du Dsrtni's. Sitlt nod Wool da Ithtr's shd moth-. erri!tttt tierrd Terkeii do Soper Engl.!‘ 6,1 Perm rh Plain d o Phtid Woolen Slovak 3-4, 4-4. 6-4.13 4 sad 10 I. Upward. of (our hundred of the shove Sits. Is have been retet.ted front Ilttaion, Nttw Durk turd Plitha-Itth phis, t:11:11 the last motoh. enal+4,.:: to 1 , 1 4. 4, thn alwif spit r•ti.11,11 , .0l urn' in the city, std a, rmin? of beam ha.rLren Nrr 114seJ airy for, al AINCI. , I, prepsted to aril theta 0,11.4,11.11, end fetall at a grout reth,.l., uts the openirg prices of the .1,3- *J.. The attuntt.to of purchiasttra is invited. •:r2 ALEX ANDER S. DA Y. Plicenia Safes and, Vaults rI 1 E inv:tc attrnt.tin to t.. : ,, 110Vi 1 1:.; certifirc,.: CERTIFIC kTf, The under rir nes' haying been rerps.4te.l b Nley sr s. Constab:e & Strickler, to be pro sent and giu;uu irdet.l is lest, by tire, of one of their recently invented l'llrn nix Fire Proof idles, amt derrning the lirlhjeet one of very great public importance, b ivecarefully are ittill t red the proglesa of a test, to whic h one of 11 11 1 c h eat . . n . cittp-t - ted. Thr cheat met ....trportrd at each r.irtier, at an .•!e aloe: of 10 to 12 inches from the ground fife of Bitum;rous coal and fire WWI 111Cle over end stood and kept actively burning 54 conyccutise hours. The foul ronsurnoul wa. about ItO lr.shek it Coal. an I ouc cord of Wood; the heal s.ll the ,elole Ire. and in t h eo r t und•o•ogn• ed much greater than a dale 18 r.nuori j o am ordinary house burn On the irmieral or the fire. nt their request the chest was opened, and greatly to the ■.teoisbnuut of th,. undersigned a nd the large number of eaten% 1 , 11 . 4,1!. a Maul( Book with v flank notes within its folds; a piece ef Dry pine Wisid and the inner g the cafe, ...loch is of tl cell, were found warm deed, b u t not in the Sli,6t cst degree charred or inju red, some minus... Opt nu the Book us legible 84 he. fore the test. The undersigned are unanimous in the conviction that a file proof chest is practicable; ni it that the ingenioU4 ■nd euteipiising manufacturers, whose efforts for some mouths pest in prixhiceig this desideratum have proved so entirely succestte!, serve the public confidence and patronage. s:0( - 1,N ANDERSON, Is. R. IsWINGSTON 'JOSIAH KING. WARRICK MARTIN, EDWARD tIRAZELTON, JAMES PARK, It. I the character of the above named gentlemen, the public have a guarantee against deception, in the test which was made of our Pbcenix Safes, and we there fore feel the utmost confidence In recommending them as a reliable protection against fire, under any or dina• ry circumstance. Wo would assure those interested, that there is no wood about these Safes, but what is necessarily connected with this shelves end dressers. Wa make Vault Doors in the same manner and cp. on the scone plan. One of these can be seen at Reese C. Townsend & Coe new building. - - For tho workmanship of our Vaults. they ran be seen at the following places: Lyon, Shinb & Co., Cliurch.& Carothers, Wm..Lurimer, King & Tfulme3 J. P. Davis, P. M'Coriniek, and W. Martin. IMP'Manufactory no 2d street, between Wood and Smithfield. CONSTABLE & STRICKLER, Pittsburett. October 15, 1845 sm. Lafayette Refectory, NOB. 61 de. 63, WOO *MAXIM, midei• I.:y..r2.4ucteA THE subribers have fitted up the above place, in superior style, and they feel assured will give comfort and satisfaction to all who may visit them. Arrangements have been made to have a con stant supply of FR ES H 01'S T E RS, which will be served up to visitors and families on the short. oat notice. Other luxuries, candies, fruits and pas tries of the choicest kinds always on hand. Their Bar is filled with the beet brands the markets can af ford; and Regalia, Castello, Principe and Havana Cigars of superior quality. Every attention paid to visitors. Their motto iu, Every luxury in its season. Prices moderate. novlo.ly. OGDEN & GIBSON. .Canal Boat Aaiun. By R. Dorsett, Penn street, Pettsburgiz, Penna. BOARDING and Lodging by tho Oay oti week on the most reasonable terms. .Strangeri will find it to their advantage to patronize him. Persons trav eling east or west, will find his.house a Convenient cation—it is within one hundred yards of the Canal Basin, and convenient to the Forwarding Houses. 'or every information given to Iron Manufac terms, in all branches or the business. rr Home Brewed Ale can at all timae be bad at thebar. • nov10•ly • LEI 222. LP 9 0:3 SILVER PLATUR MANUFACTORY, Corner of Market street and the Diamond Fr HE subscriber has located permaricntly in Pitts- J_ burgh, for the mannfarture and sale of all kinds f Saddlery, Carriage and Harness Trimmings, silver plated, brass, japanned or tinned, in setts, or separate, to order, of any pattern, end to keep a complete as sortment. Also, buys end sells on commission. The articles made and on hand are the following: Bridle Bits and Stirrups, Backlights. Tenotu and Hooks, Moulding & Whip Sock- Buckles and Rings, eta, Iron and Wood Hems, House Trimmings, Stanhope Trees & Puds, Dour Plates, Pad Frames, Door Locks, Saddletrees, Bell Pulls, New Yuck Fitinds for Whet.lt Body and Dash Handles Dish 'runs, part flamed. Coach Door Handles, Those persons having Ureie Trimmings on their Dour+ can have them taken off arra put un, and mur.l - charge for Mare only. WANTED IMNIEDIATELY- 4 Apprentice"; 1 good Silvecplater on itotato work, to act aka doze 1 good Blacksmith, to make Lrom llama and Han dies; I Woud Hemmaker, or a person to contract fur a goomity of various kinds; 1 Brass Finisher and Founder, 1 Filer; I good Latin.; 1 Coach Lamp-maker; I Bridle Bitt and Stirrup Plater; 1 Drop Stamp and Screw Pressi G or 8 second hand Vices, weight pot to exceed 30 pou ode- Merchants or others hayjng broken. setts or odd ar tiok;s, tan sell out or procure deficient pieces to fill up their assortments. 1 wish to purchase a few setts of Harness, differ co: kinds. Also—Traveling Trunks, Carpet Bags. Valiies Saddles, Collars, S.c. Those desirous .of selling will please drop a line, and leave it at my store end dwelling, Diamond alley, in rear of Wm Patter son's cable. Merchants, Saddles, Carriage-makes or others wishing to be supplied with the above articles of Pla ting, w;tl be waitdd on by leaving their address.— Those who arc in favor„sf having our work shops at . horne, rather than send dbroulti their favors, will ho at tended to; and to accommodate tbose who pay in a metalic c u ency, I will receive in payment Iron, Conper, Brass, 'f in, Pewter, Lead anti Coal. N. B. Messrs Heys St. Getty, Market st.. between 4th st. and the Di•tnond, show samples of me 114dr4 . J1, - ,....,::,re and give futtiterir,lurmaLoo wheu ceiled un G. T. _on 5-3te. 71CTuR ICRIRL. LIIATLYII4I SCIILItLLR. 15011111 A & SCEIIILEILEII, BOOKSELLERS, - sTvrioseris, ANL) BIN I# E RS,. ro. STC+OndiT.. Tll RLE Poolls ...EI.O•V FIFTH VI. PIT f SPURGE!, PA., keep COClitaally on hand a general assortment of ( ir-rirm and F.nenolt Sciith,; lia0411; Letter. Writi:lt;, Wapping end Wall Paper. Their it .ck of German the 301 , - rent lo,nelies of Science is one of Inn I, L; ;est t!,eny•l living made at. ront,e , orn7 3 s r..: of ibo extensive 13, ok m,oS!,•litneet• (it -roomy. they are faint prnTaled to orders in I; tt.e most I levmg connected wear tbeir idolkotort. a Bindeiv, nerd rr re I ten brat hands drat r...uld be ',inclined, they' trod to be ab:e to do all bookbinding. entreated to t hotn, ..th neaten's, and not min' tor to any binding in dio evvtere cute.. Lion'abo..k• of every deserip. t.nri mode to order in the shortest time, and at the p, Jan 7. THE SECOND SEttIES or TUE American Journal of Science; anL Conducted i•. PROF. SILLIMAN, Ja., AND JAS. D. DANA, NEW 11AV EN, p yrit r•ontneneed and will be publiAhod in et annually, Janourv, Maich, May, July, Sei.tember. and Novem!,er. Each number will cur l4l,l ti um 140 to INO plge., making nratollly Two Vo4onri, ut abut 900 pars, tuil, illut.trated by Engr.o.logs. Thr prlre er :II he I•'acr Polfars n year in ,Idr•zncr This Joorn,l mill be o faithfid reernd of American and Furei❑n Science. The nid of the most :Atari co lid/Oren; 1:19 been secured. and no eefort aid he a anting to make this Journal as popular and valuable Mn The Ist Series corn ii, , nred in July, 1815, un,l is jolt completed wii h the Sorb volume, embracing, a pe n ion, of tl7 years coeval with 'really a generation Ait man, covering a vmy. important period in the histo ry of Science and the Aria of this country and thin, world, and meat ever remain en im port:: nt Work cf reierehee. The first number of the new Series is jut,. ',sued, stn.! may new be had by solesmiiivis and en. asoined Iry nthc•;s ;it my Core. It is I:,;tred that many new scbs.•r:ptiona will he handed in by the cititent of Pittsburgh and •icinity. Sub,criptions receive,: and flue. distritnited by W. W. WILSON, Corner of 4th and Nlsrhet sts., Pittsburgh. Or An entire sett (50 vol.) of the Ist Series, oa hand anJ for sale by W. W. W. ian 14 Select School for Days and Girls. !Ur WILLIAMS has open his Select School far ILL• Males and Females, in the room over 'Nit- Groeery, and formmly occupied by :11r Samuel iederalstreet, Allegheny, un Monday, tire ISt h inst. .ILanc—PrinatryClass, of per s:faular per quurter of 11 weeks. I oilier Clafii, Senior Cies', Rev. D. Elliott, D. U., Rev. D. H. Riddle, D. D., Rev. A. D. Campbell, D. U., Hon. Charles Shier, Joseph P. Goa -Lain, M. U., Cl/ulna H. Israeli, Esq. icpt 1—(11 v. T"Epertneriddp heretofore existing between James I:. Logan and George Connell, under the firm of J IC Logan & Co, la this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persona htviingclidnis against the jam, v.ill please present them for settlement, and all indebted will plcuse make payment to J K Logan, who is duly authuriied to settle the business of the concern. 3 K LOGAN, Pittsburgh, August 1, 1E45 Vry Goods at Cott. JAS. K. Log-an, corner of Wood and Fifilistreets, over J D Davis' Auction Rooms, being desirous of changing his present business. offers fur sale his stock of Dry Goods now on hand, at cost, comprising a large assoriment of cloths, cassimeres, sattinetts. vestings, prints, muslins, &c., and would respectfully invite the attention of those wishing to purchase us he is determined to close up hisprosent business. August 2, 18015.—oug 4. Pahnestock's Vermifitge. THIS is to certify, that my youngest boy, aged about 2 years, was taken sick with the summer complaint. Ho was attended by a Physician all stun• met, and resteivea' little dine relief. About the mid. die of November, 1 gave him some of Fahl',stock's Vermifuge, which brought away one hundred and thir-, ty large worms, and gave him immediate relief. He . hesbeen perfectly healthy. JOHN BAIRD. Number Plates Trunk Plats. Brasi or cotmposition. GEORGE THA RP. Silver Plater Dissolution GEO. CONNELL BOOK AiirD JOLE PRINTING OFFICE, N. W. CUFLNEROF WOOD & FIFTH SjS The proprielArrtA.the MORNING POST and MER CURY A MAtitieosciii - Rtc/c respectfully iniorm their friends and the patrons of those papers, that they have a large and well chosen assortment of SOS 7E" 'MC 311E'" 111E7 II aac• Co c aUlaalmatt s 3l,a s lo Necessaryt o a..Joh Printing Office, and that they are prepared to execute LETTER PRESS PRINTING, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. BOOKi. Bills of Lading, Circulars, Pamphlets, I Bill lica4., Cm*, Handbills, Blank Checks, Hat Tips. Qlll ft.lntis of Zlaults, s‘age,Sieamai,at and Canal Boat Bilisocith ap- propriate cuts, Printed on ti.e shortest notice and most reasonable Le: me. We respectfully ask the patronage 9f ourfriends anti the public to general in this branch of our business. BIGLER., SA ItGE.NT & BIGLER. 4141 y 845. ARRIVAL EXTIK. THE subscribe! would respecti - ully nee to hi s n.....rn,:vons ft iends and patrons, he has received within the last fewddyg, a choiceTlisrrtrnent of French and Engli,h Deaver Clotkli,: Plain Black, hold Mixed and otheifashion.hie colors. adapted to the season. Also, every description df "4111 C t - '31111.111C 7M MIL "MEC 9 Both plain and fancy, together with a choice nisort- meat *f Vesting: of Entrely New Patterns. Which together with his . usual supply, ccmp7:ies the 4iust extensive and best stock at present 14 this city. Also, a complete asscrtmeo of READY MAN: GARMENTS, For Gentlemen's wear, Cloaks, Over Coats, Dress and Frock Coats, Vesta and Pants. N. 13. PARTICULAR attention paid at all times to making up work to ordor, in a style which will give satisfaction to ell, having in his em p loy, some of the must popular and competent cutters in the city. V. PHILADELPHIA 0, am etaaL Umbrella & Parasol Manufactory, No. 104 Market Street, NEXT DOOR EAST OF THE OLD STAND, NAM. U. RICELIELDSON Ilan withdrawn from the firm of W. & W. H. Rich ardson, and commenced business on his own account at No. 103 Market Street, between Third and Fourth, w hero he has fur sale a full assortment of Umbrellas, Parasols, Poraiicletts and Shades, of the newest style and best manufacture, at the lowest market pkicel. Cotton Umbrellas, fair ival;ty, 35 cents. Silk do. du. $1,59 (Jibes Good/ in proportion. You are reepectfull3 Invited to call and see them. FA✓ade/rMl;a. Dec. 14, 18.454 m. A FRESH SUPPLY ;otuisonos Superior Pall and Winter PRINTING INK. RF:CEIVED Tills DAY, Al the 0 . ,,0ice .!! the Pittsburgh Morning. Post BIGLER, SARGENT & BIGLER. srpl7-d.twtf INSIiRANCi• American Fire Insurance Company or PIIII.ADLLPIA, CHARTER PEEPETUAI.—CAPITAL 5eC,,c00 MICIN Oft , :17 iValnutit4 %N . M. DAVIDSON, t'rea't FL.! Duarcg FLA Lk . .., 'IIIIIS old and rwell e.A.rhiirred Companycont:nues 1 ILI insure M-rchandise, Furniture end property, nut of an extra t.C...:d.rdlltlti character, ugainstloss ur klaauage by Fir,. Applicatimor for In,rurances in Pittsburgh anti its neighsorimod rto.-ived,:ttal risks taken either perpetually or for riltitert nn favorabLe terrr.s GGU. CUCH R AN. Agent. N.IQG Wood st. Insurance THE unders'iznevl agent fie the American Fire In surance Company of continues to make lissurance ac,tnist loss or damage by fire, on fa vorable le/ MS, 41 ilia oil card GEORGE COCH RAN, Nu 26 Wood IL. T NSU ASCE: STOCK —A number of shares for side in a joint stock company, with a capital of $lOO,OOO, and power to increase it to f 1 000,000, which is 6110:Lly to go into operation on the now ac• •cared tame but Mess of a !mita' company, whos.e char acter it will chatizo liorn the mutual princirle to that ofit.illt Cud: alone; dinner perpetual. Tbis stock company will thus pusses the advantage of an income already se , tired, and as It purposes con. titling its Opel ntions to the boit description of rigks. the stuck presents a favorablo prusptsd fur profitable inf estment. For particulars apply soon to me. at my office, ear ner of Wood and Fourth streets, overStubet & Jones, en t ranee on Fourth street. JAS W BUCHANAN. JUST RECEIVED AT THI• IRON CITY CLOTHING STORE, 132 Liberty s.f., two doors froiv. St. Clcir street, A SPLENDID assortment of Fall and IYinter 11.. Goods. The prop ietor of this t ulv favored es. tablishment announces to the Public, that ho is prepa red to made to order all articles in his line, at the shortest notice, and in the rn;st FASHIONABLE STYLE. !laving secured the services of one of the BEST CUT TERS in thec:t: ; ., he will in e.ll cases wartent a good He has a splen did assortrnent er VARIED and PLAIN BF.AVER. CLOTHS, Also superfine Blue, Black, Brown and Invisible Green Cloths of all qual ities and vnrinusprices to suit the purchaser. He has a splendid lot of vestings of all patterns; Sattinetts in great variety: Shirts. Stocks, Bosoms, Collars, Handkerchiefs, Sus penders, and evury other article in the CLOTHING LINE, which he will sell LOW FOR CASH. The proprietor returns his sincere thanks to his old Customers and the Public in general, lot the very lib eral manner in which they have patronized his estab lishment, and hopes by tract attention to business, and selling them Cheap Goods, to merit a continuation of the same. sag 20-6 m. C. ISVCLOSK. Ey. axes. 11 k DO7 Hclmes ca;.t steal felling axes warranted /2 " bit axel, for !Mit. by novel GEO. COCHRAN, Now is -the Wile for nargaiips AT Tee "NEW -YORE STORE'' CASIIME:RES, Paris Reps. M. de Laises and Alpacas, direct (corn Pelt York. W. H. GARRARD, navl2. 79, Market street . .. ... n r n.'L ~w. ~ i'.7~~b:.. _. IS;==illiii PRICE, TWO CENTS. B. E. CONSTABLE, - ETAS this day received from ibis Fane lli ante ! , 1.1 a • large addition of new and desirable go* (or the winter tade lit excessively low prices, to witsich C respectfully Invitds the attention of palfiksi. A lot of Ladies' Plaid Cloakings enfittly new; Caaltmere D'Elosee, all wool, befit styles, stlft Vag* cheap. Another fresh lot of Turkerri, Thiliet, Cashmere, and French Broche Shawls. —sr • Dnshrinkable Flannels; Hem StitchCambrielldkrs. Mousline de Laines and Cashmeres, from '2.5 cu. to 50 cents; Bayadere and other late styles. A large assortment of Whitney Blankets: Damask Table Linens; frish 4-4 Shirting's, do. A fresh supply of colored and black Kid Glares, half long white kid and silk nett Gloves; black do. Furnitnte Prints, from ei to ISi att. per yard. Linseys; Checks; Bed Fiannal3; Gala Plaids and woaa beautrtul styles of Dress Silks. dee. WALE PAPER STORE, Smithfield Street, one door above Fourth 'tree, PITTSBURGH, PE. Ity ANU FA C ruaER of raper Hangings and Bor ders of every description. Merchants and others wishing to putchuse aro in. wited:o call and examine h s large and splendid assort meni. of GLAZED 4- UNGLAZED WALL PAPERS of all the various patterns now in use, and citylcli Qti yes ascannot fail to please. GLAZED GREEN PAVER, ccicred on one or both sides expressly for Window blinds, by the dozen or . single piece. re Rags and Tanner's Scraps takes in eschango. n0,r21-Gm. OTTO 817 NZ, IIAftUFACTUEIIgrt Or ISCORRUPTIBLE TEETH' Smithfield Street, 2 doors below Fift4 street, P 144 /urge, Pa., • A LWAYS on hand a full assortment of Nate and /11. Pivot teeth, of a variety of shades; as wimple Plate, Molars and Bicuspidatoes, Gum-teeth, Screw Pivot teeth, &c., Teeth and blocky made to ertier.-- Dentists supplied to. ith'all articles used in the profes sion. All orders nom abroad mutt be ircompanie4 by the cash. IWPlatina always on hand. nov P. DELANY, 49 Liberty at THE subscriber, having competent workmen, and a large atonic of Venetian Window Blinds, will eel: ,Idis "Portable Fastener," the only one in the 'United States, is the best and most convenient plan ever used for private or public buildings. Call and examine samples at J. W. WoodweWg ‘pr G. Singer's.. Old Blinds put up with the Portable Fulmer ate small charge. JAMES HO WAISD dr. Co. IT AVE the pleasure to announce to their friends .1.1. that they again occupy their old stand at No. 83, Woodstreet, where they have opened En exten live And will have consLantly on hand an extensive assort irrent of Satin-blazed and plain PAPER HANG INGS, Velvet and L=itation Borders,of the latest:stile; and most handsome patterns for papering halls, par lors and chambers. 'fhey msnufecture, and have on hand at all times, reintit,g, Writing, Letter, Wrapping and Tea Paper. Bonnet and Fuller's Boards—all of which they offer f.,1 sale on the most accommodating terms, and to which they invite the attention of merchants tind. others. A LSO—Blank Books of all kinds and the beat qual ity, School Books, &c. always on hand and .for sale as BIKIC2. aug 25. A DANCING ACADDEMT, I‘l A r D ie A n N a l , E an ß d L th A e Q p U ub E l ic res g !mit I l l y y int hcite er arrived Crum the East, and will immediately enter upon the discharge of the duties of her Dancing School.— The leteks . ,t and mos: fashionable Dances, including the Minuet de la Cour, as danced at the Courts of England and France; the BOHEMIAN POLKA. !If danced by Martain; the MAZURKA, LA CACHUCA, THE POLKA, COTILLIONS, &c., &c., will he taught.. Madame B.'s Rooms are now completed, and will, be open for the receptions of those ladies and gentle men who are desirous of being instructed in.the above dances, on Wednesday evening the 19th init., at 7 o'- clock, for the gentlemen, and onEriday, 21st, at 3 o'- clock. P. N. fur the ladies. The days of tuition for the gentlemen, are calollows every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings.— Fur the ladies.; every Friday from 3 to 5 &clock, P. U. and Saturday float 10 to 12 o'clock a. In. nod from 3 to 5 o'clock, P M. LA FAYETTE ASSEMBLY .1100,MS are situ te on Founli street, two doo s from the Hay Smiles.— Madame B. will rent the above named rooms.for pub- tic and private supper parties, Concerts, Soirees- the above rooms are finished and fitted up in the most novel; elegant and approved style, with dressing rooms, and ever• convenience for the accommodation of visitors, and ate now open for inspection. Madame B. will commencen series of Cotillion Par- ties on Friday, the 281 of November, to comiDuts through the winter. The India will 63 ticketed. 'Those gentlemen who are desirous of suhscribidg ill favor Madame B. by calling ether rooms. The ttoorns eacrbe had on reasonable terms. nov JOHN IRONS, PROPRIETOR. rr HIS establishment hasbeen taken by the it undersigned, who respectfully begsleavo to inform his friends, and the public generally that it has been refitted and furnished in a style not s urpassed .by any house in tbisplace, and, at leastequal to any in the 'West. Waghington Hall is located in the business part of the town, on Marketstreet, nearly opposite the Court House and public buildings, and within a few steps of the Market.. The situation is the most elevated of any publichouse in Town,.commanding a view of the giver far several miles above and below. An Omnibus, and servants, will at ali times be in readiness to convey pessengra and their baggage LO and from the steamboat landings. Every accommodation which the public hare a right to expect may now be had at the:.Hall, on terms Itq reasonable as offered by any other good house is Steubenville. As the proprietor will sparcholmins or expense to render gendial satisfaction, this, 'with his lung experience'in the business, ,will make it the interest of those who come this way, to "give hiss a call." dea-tr. JNO. IRONS. SUPERIOR PRFIIITEBV INK.—DR. G. BEN, JAMIN SMITH. 179 Greenwich street, (new Brick Block,) New York, keeps constantly on hand. Printers Ink of a superior naalit.: , „ - the.market price, viz:—Extra News Ink, at :11:n4.1300k du.+4oc, 50c, 60., 76e., and ei per lb. These Inks are manatee, tured by steam, and of superior stock. Printers will favor Dr. G. with aeall Selore purchasing their winter stock, as they will find i; decidedly to.their advantage to deal with him. tie.p64l Pilkingtonistfusivalled Blacking, NIA.:; I U X V . : : :+ 3 C T TIIRElland 5 old wholesale aaretail, ET, ono door below Srnitbfieid. 0ct.21-Iy. TWO BOOMS, on .Fcrattb street, between Ferry and Liberty streets, suitable for an office sod Adt. tin! room. Enquire of Gee. StAph011•011, .corner qC 4th and Ferry streets, nr ,TOHN B. M'FADDEN, Market Street. 1111 83 =RUT ST. 83, J. SHIDLE,, Portable Windom Vilna. J. K. H ENDERSON, west end Hanest. Bridge WALL PAPER WAREHOUSE, WASGTON news.. markt, street, 41.etebenoille, Ohio To Printers To Let, - , .: , ..:. - '..'...'4. - ::' . .,';;:.
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