VOL. I-NO, 172
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EDMOND SNOWDEN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
f - AFFICF, in the building on the North Eaet corner
\-1 of Fourth and Smithfield atreeta.
neell•ly
P. C. SHA
ATTORNEY AT LAIV,
Greensburgh, Westmoreland County, Pa.,—Will
practice in the Weuunoreland, Indiana and Cambria
Courts. derB-Iy.
WY. XilifAtlON .1 O. 1.7.4.NLii1l
& SEANOB.,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
OFFICE in Fifth street,in Barr's new building, be
twiten Wood and Smithfield streets.
ost29•ly.
5Y 91. O'HARA ROBINSON,
(LATI U. s. •TTORIIIITO
lIAS removed his Office to No. 8 St. Clair street
sept 4
XPWIN C. WILSON,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
Franklin. Venango County, Penna.,
WILL attend prornpilvo all business entrusted
to his care—collections made in IVarren.
Clarion and Jefferson counties.
AcrEn. TO
J. A. STOCZTOS, S CO.
MURPHY. WILsoN, &Co.. Pittsburgh
• JOHN BIGLER.
fiox.J.ogEs Ktcsr.Aß, Frenklin
HON. ALE% M'Cat.musT.
110%. JA.nes WILSON, Sceubenville, Ohio.
jtily 23-Iy.
C. ORLANDO LOOMIS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office, Fourth greet, above Smithfield.
July 1-Iy.
M&GUAW & M'ENIGUT,
ATTORNF.YS AT LAW,
L_T AVE removed their office to the Net" Couri
Howe, in tharcom over the Sheritr'solEce.
k p 17-tf.
Law Notice.
• ANDREW BURKE.
OFICE removed to Smithfield street, between
4th street and Diamond Alley, opposite Mr Geo
Weyman's Tobacco Manuroe ory. op 16
Removal.
Ail ANON & WASHINGTON. Attorneys at Law;
LU.. office on the north side of Wylie at., 3d door
East of the Court House. ap 17
Law Notice.
rAMEB CALLAN ha,remored to the chambers
CP occupied by Alderman McMa.ters on Fifth st.
between Wood nod Smithfield. etp 18
REMOVAL.
G. L. Robinson & M. llntride,
♦TTOHALTD AT LA\V.
HAVE removed their o ffi ce to Grant street, a
short distance from Seventh street, towards the
Coon
LlPPConveyancingand other instruments of writing
e piny and pronsptlyexecated. ap2l
WC-4.,ND.LESS & M'CLURE,
Attorneys apA Donnieliars at Law,
Office on Fourth street, opposite R & R Ii Patter
,eon's Livery Stable, Pittsburgh. sep 10
Win. IL Austin, 4ttaraey at Law,
Pitt.burgh Pa..ofE.wia Bakewell'abuilding, Grant st.,
EirwaLum E. AUSTIN, Esq.., will give his ittell.
don to tnyunfmishec} buainem, end I..rT.tommeng him
to the patronage of my fr;encia .
sep 10-7 WALTER. FORWARD.
Shafer & Simpson, 4ttornoys at Law,
• Office at the hulk:Raz formerly occupied by the Uni
t,.LI States bank, 4th street, between Market and Wood
streets. m2l
LDWARD
Geo. S. Seldom, Attorney at Law,
Office on Fourth street, between Wood and Smithfield
aP"Conveyancing and other instruments of wri
;lag leffally and promptly executed,
trier 21•tf
•
HAMILTON & STEELING,
Attorneys at Law,
rIFFICE, North B ide of Fifth street, between Wood
M... 1 mid Smithfield streets, Pitthurgh, Pa.
N. 13. Collections made on reatonable terms.
dec 4-ly
John W. Darrell
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
T_TAS Removed inconsequence of the late fire from
*1 Third street to Bakewell's Buildings, opposite
to-the Court Rouse. ap 16
Thomas Donnelly, Attorney at Law,
Office, near the Court House, in Mellon's buildings
my 7
Z. Morrow, Alderman,
Office north side of Fifth street, between Wcod and
Smithfield, Pittsburgh. sep 0-tf
Dr. George Watt,
Office, No. 77, Smithfield street, near Sixth,
aug 21. PITTSBURGH
EL D. SELLERS ffi. D.,
EMOVED to Penn street, between Irwin and
Handstreets. five doors below Hand street.
up 15
=GU ARTIMS,
SURGEON DENTIST.
118 Liberty street.
A few doors below StClair •t., Pittsburgh
sip 28-ly.
Wrn. 6i WIN4L, Dentist,
Has removed to the place of his former residence, is
l'enn street, two door below Irwin. ap 18
Dk. GEO. ?Eliza,
PRACTICING -PHYSICIAN,
Office ou Smithfield, Lear Seventh street.
July 2ti. 1.815-tf
GEOR'GrEI 00011EAN,
Forwarding and Vonualasios klarakant,
NO. 2 6 WOOD STREET,
PITTSBURGH.
novc..:7 •
Zile Bilt butgZ '
) 1 Uonüng 13* 41; t.
17EIZTISING.
LYE LINES OR LESS:
One month, $5 00
Two de., 6 00
Threedo. 7 00
Four do., 8 00
Six do., 10 00
One year, 15 00
WHOLESALE.Grocess, Importers of Tin Plate
a nd Queensware, and dealers in Copper and
Pittsburgh manufactured articles, Nos. 112 and 114
Second st., between Wood and Smithfield streets.
jenl4•novl 9 Is.
GEORGE OGDEN 1111,MUEL lINONVOES.
OGDEN & SNOWDEN,
SUCCESSORS TO AVERT, OGDEN & CO.,
WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRUGGISTS
AND Manufacturers of White Lead, Red Lead,
and Lytharge,corner of Wood and Second its.,
Pittsburgh, Pa. nov 13.1 y
Alderman's Office, rifth Ward.
JOHN A PARKINSON, Alderman Fifth Ward,
Penn street, between Walnut and O'Hara streets,
where be may be fo;ind at all times. Those having
Houses or other property to sell or rent, can have the
same punc,tually attended to; debts collected, and ell
the duties of an Alderman will receive prompt at •
tention. oct 27-dly
rp HE undersigned begs leave to soy to his friends
J.. and the public generally, that be has removed
his office to Penn street, near the canal Bridge, oppo
site the United States Hotel.
net 16 JAMES BLAKELY.
TANUFACTURER end dealer in ell kinds of
Tiibacrn, Snuff end Segura. netitr
J. G. MI:INTL
DEALER IN DRY GOODS,
No, 114, Market street, near Liberty
july 1-ly PITTSBURGH, PA
Wholesale Grocers and Commission Mer
chants,
No 7, Commercial Row, Liberty street,
al9-1v Pittsburgh.
JOHN It r DEVITT, JAHL.3 .11'DILVITT
J. & J. RCDEVITT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS.
Dealers in Produce and Pitttthurgh manufactures
generally, No. 1,..24, Liberty, opposite 7th Street, Pitts
burgh. Ca. ap 28-ly
Brownsville 'Juniata Iron Works,
Edward Hughes, hianafarfirer of Iron and Nails
Warehouse ! , Smithfield above Fow - th street.
sep 10—y
JOHNSTON & STOCKTON,
Booksellers, Printers and Paper Makers,
NO. 44, Marketatreet. teplo
Office, Smith f ield Street, corner of Diamond Alley.
PLANS and Specifications finithed in the beat otylo
and at the shorteAt notice.
REFERENC63: Logan & Kennedy, II Childs &
Co., J Woodwell, A Kramer, IV B Setife and Cu!
tart & Dilworth.
jan. 14.1845—A1v.
Doctor Daniel Mcfncial,
Office on Fifth street, between Wood and Smithfef
streets, Pittsburgh. dee 10-v
SMITHFIELD STREET,
Next door to the Fifth Presbyterian Church
june 6.
Forwarding and Commis:ion Merchants,
FOR THE ALLEGHENY RIVER TRADE,
Corner of Penn and Irwin streets,
L. 0_ RErxotn4.?
L. WILKARTH. 5
W BOOK
BOSWORTkI & FORRESTF.R,
No.43,Market street,next door to Third street,
ARE just opening a new and extensive assortment
of Books and Stationery, which they will sell,
wholesale and retail at the lowest prices. ep2s
AVE Removed to 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.
Corner of let and Ferry streets, Pittsburgh, Pa-,
manufacturer of locks., hinges and belts; tobacco, ful
ler, mill And timber sorqw,r, Itouscn screws fur rolling
lft—y
R. R. 6TY.R.LIN.9
I—.IWNI. M. WRIGHT, DF,NTIST, hes removed
to St. Clair suet, next door to the Exchange
Hotel Buildings.
John NrCloskey, Tailor said Clothier,
Libertystreet, between Sixth street and Virgin alley,
_South side. rep 10
Char's.' S. Bay,
WHOLESALE and Retail Bookseller, Paper
Dealer, Stationer and Bookbinder, corner of
Wood and Third streets. sept 18
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. 14, Blain ,Street,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
Refer at Pittsburgh to
Wm. Lippencott &Son, and John Grier.
nov 20.6a)*
FLINT GLASS F,STABLISHMENT.
r. A ULYLAY, IpIES E. LEDUC.
DIIf/LITANY pc LIIDLIE,
K•NUZACTUAZ ♦ND 4.IMP
.CONSTANTLY ON fIAXD,
Comer of Market and Water Streets,
8:7 Our Works continue in full operation, and wo
are constantly adding to our stock, which enablcs.us
to;fll orders with promptness.
Purcheuiers are respectfully solicited to call and
examine prices and terms. eepl64y
THE subscriber has invented and manufactures
a superior SHUTTER FASTENER, made 01
malleable iron, and superior to anything of the kind
now ig h .pme in this city, and, lie believes in the United
State*, To be bad at any of the Hardware store's fe
the city. and at the manufactory, Smithfield at., cor
ear of Diamond alley. J. VOCIDEB. '
jan 14-417,
_•t_'*i'_p*•- '-.''' _.--.t-
4'' , Ztttsill Z
N. HOLIES A SON,
BANKERS,
AND DEALERS IN
Foreign ana Dogmatic Bills of Exchange.
0 ERTIFICATES of deposit Bank notes and Spe
cie. Dna/ and notes collected, and remittances
made to any part of tho United States.
jan 7-ly No. S 3 Market Street.
I=l
STEBETT & CO.,
McUtah and Retail Dealers in Foreign and
Domestic Wines and Liquors,
No. 18 Market street, one door above Front,
PITTSBURGH PA.
Jwsus Park. Jr. & Co
Alderman's Office.
ALONZO W. ING,
NO. 83 FOURTH STREET,
CHRONICLE BUILDINGS,
JOHN SCOTT &
J. Vogdes & Son.
ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS
MARTIN LYTLE,
FAMILY GROCER,
REYNOLDS & WLLMARTH,
AND DEALER% 1
LUMBER., GROCERIES, PRODUCE,
AND
PITTSBURGH MANUFACTURES,
REMOVAL.
COOLEY & LAIRD,
IVe . rebant Tailors,
Samoa Patterson, jr,
GEORGE WINSTON
Cat g sionldad and Plain
FLINT GLASSWARE,
IN ALL 1.T3 YARIETIES, AX THEIR IVAREHOUSE,
PITTSBIIRGEI.
aMproved Bbptter FAsteners.
WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY
SHE GREAT REMEDY FOR DI3EA,SES OF
THE LUNGS AND BREAST !
TESTIMONIALS:
To Tut Puattc.—ln accordance with the prevail
ing custom, and in order to show the virtues of this
medicine motif fully, the following cortiacates have
been selected; and as it is not our wish to taiga with
the lives, or health of those afßicted, we pledge our
selves to make no assertions, or r-s STATE
ENTS" of the efficacy twr will wo ik4l4 any bone to
suifering humanity which facts will not warrant. THE
PROOFS ARE HERF. vre solicit an
inquiry from the pubhc into every case we publish,
and feel assured they will find it a medicine well de
serving tbriP pacruNigs and confidence.
]►cQE we►•ER
117 R EMARKABLE CURES.,z)
Of allthe cures that haw yet been recorded, Mere
arc coca equal to Mose men/ion/4 below,
which plainly 11110108 the curability
of Consuviption, even in
some of its worst
forms !!!!
Mrs. GOULD, or another proof added !
THE CERES TF:RfORMED BY WISTAR's BALSAM OF
WILD CHERRY, ARE ASTBNISHINO THE WORLD.
Doirrox, S?.pt., 10, 1843
TO THE SICK AND AFFLICTED.
Dear Sir:-1 take pleasure in communicating
through you, to ail whom it may concern, and the pub.
lie 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. I'B4l,
I took a slight cold, which produced a hacking cough;
this continued until February, 1845, when I added
another cold; my cough increased, I acte lost my ap•
petite, and my strength failed; fur_six weeks I could
not lie upon one side; I sweat very much at nights.
raised consideruble blood riming the winter and could
not speak a loud word fur two weeks. Withal, these
hod symptoms. I had very• severe pains in mythic. and
between my shoulders; general debility followed. I
was confined to my room about eight weeks. I hod
buried a sister and brother, both died with i7ontrump.
tion. I expected to die myself; my friends also des
paired of my life. At this time, on uncle, who lisd
been henefard himself, advised mete take Dr Wistar's
Balsam of Wild Cherry. I accordingly procured a
bottle, took ir, and felt some better; obtained another,
■od a third: then I ceased to bleed, and my cough was
better; hut my disease was so deeply rooted, I was
obliged to continue taking the Balsam, until I had to
ken seven hr -.. I can honestly and truly soy. 1 ;
believe Dr %V istor's Balsam cf Wild Cherry saved my
life t, AIRS. MARY B. GOULD.
We are persoaiilly acquainted with Mrs Gould,—
assisted in taking cane of bier doling in sickne.s.—
bobeve, and know the statement to be trim.
Mks. P. C. PaL.corr,
MRS. S. A. B•CHILDKR,
No. I, Commercial or
Boston, flept
ANOTHER VOICE FROM MAINE
near Sir,—Flit. i rig experienced great benefit from
your it.valcahle toed Mine, I feel it my ditty and privi
lege to let the world k Irll w hat it has done foi me.
Possessed of a st r.n.l• constitution naturally, I had en.
joyed perfect lwalth presiou• to the spring of 11.14:3.
when I was troubled with a difficuly in ray left side,
attended vs ill considerable pain. Sometioato in July.
I was Violently wh:led a tth a cough, w Filch continued
until lull; then I was confined to the house eight months
(burin:, a birth time my tooth inn. Very severe. I fir.
.itienriv hail spells of which lamed two hoar,.
--daily raised large rittantitie• of disagreeable matter.
accompanied with Livid; sometimes I raised a quart .if
blood at a time. I consulted three ph)sicians, all of
whom dare their beat to restore me,—gave me up,—
said they timid do no mole for rne.—l must die,—it
was impossible for me to lire but a short tone; one of
them raid my long. were gone. At this ci tit, al mo
ment, when emrnment physicians had exsto•ted ihittr
skill, friends di,paired ci my his, my own hove of re.
covet p at anent!, I resorted to Dr. Wistar ' s Bakarn of
Wild Cherry; w hen I had taken one and a halfloutles.
thane Rea [ - rut rpells oCcoughinz Were rernOsed I con
tinued taking the Balaton until spring, (April, 134 )
when I ceased to bleed at the lungs, my health and
strength improved .0 that I left the house, but woo
not stile to work for a sear. Now my health is good;
I. am able to do a day's work every day on my Wm.
JAMES COMERY.
Wittiest: THOMAS BKNKLR.
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eks-ly
Those rho Counterfoil a good medicine for
the purpose of adding a few dollars to their pockets,
are far worse than the manufacturers of spurious coin.
For while the latter only robs us of our property,
the former take property and health and life away.—
Dr. %Via-rases Balsam of Wild Cherry is admitted
by thousands of disinterested witnesses, to have effect.
ed the most extraordinary cures in cares of a pulmo
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 faeotite medicine in the
most intelligent families of our country.
Such a high stand in public estimation has been a
chieved by its own merits alone. And so long as a
discerning public are careful to get Wislar's Bal
sam of Wild CLerry, and !arum, with acorn counter.
felts, and every other article proferred to them as a
tubed tute, so lung will curesposilive cures—cheer
the fireside of a depaiiing family,
"The true and genuino '•Wister's Balsam of
Cheery" is sold at es.tablisbed agencies in all
parts of the United &lima.
WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY,
that not only relieves but cures!
Price $1 per bottle, or *ix bottles for $3.
or sale at Cincinuati only by
SANDFORD S PARR.
reSold in Pittsburgh by
L. WILCOX, Jr.,
South-eaat con of Market *t. and the Diamond.
juil 4
Corner of St. Clair and Penn elTe4l,i, Pi( ilurgk,
JAM ES ARMSTEONG, Proprietor.
THE proprietor 4,2:s !gavel° teturn hismostgrate
ful thanks to his friends and the public for putt
favor-, and hopes, by attention, to merit a continuation
of their patronage. The house is pleasantly situated
near the Exchange; it has accommodations for travel
ers, and a large room for public meetings, dinner or
supper parties.
BIF..F.RESHMENTS
Always ready, or prepared on the shortest notice, with .
the choicest the rnarlsdt will afford. Oysters and
Oyster Soap, also Fresh Shell Oysters, received eve
ry day during the season. Thegreatest care has been
taken in the selection of wines and liquors. A varie
ty of aevrspapers are regularly filed in the establish
ment.
P. S. A Hot Lunch served up .very day at 11, A. M
34) 18.
Voted and Boarding House.
FRANKLIN HOUSE.
THE susbcriber tespectfully informs his friends
and the public, that he has opened a Hotel and
Boarding House; coiner ol Ststn street and Cherry
alley, ra here travellers rind others accommoda
ted on the most reasonable terms. The house is
and has been fitted up at considerable ex
pense, and every arrangement is made that yesl en
sure the comfort and render satislioution to boulders
and lodgers. A. share of public patronage is reveal
fully solicited.
22-tr C,HEUSTIANscHmEay.
PITTSBURGH, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1546
WoonsogovoH, Me., July 30. 1845
WASHINGTON HOTEL,
LIFE INSVELANCE--.oapital $2,500,000.
rip inxured entitled to participate of profits on
j. both Europez.n and American policies.
National Loan Fund Life Assuraaco So
ciety. London,
United State, Board of Local Directors.
(Office 74, Walt street.)
• JACOB HARYCY, Esq., Chairman.
John J Palmer, Esq.,
Jonathan Goodhue, Esq.,
James Boorman, Esq.,
George 13arclay, Esq.,
Samuel Howland, Esq.,
Gorham A Worth, Esq.,
Samuel M Fox. Esq.,
Clement C Biddle. Esq.,
Sears C Walker. Esq.. Philadelphia
Louis A Godoy,
Geo Rex Graham, Liss,
J LEANDER STARR. Manager anti Genera
Agent fur the United States and British N. A. Col
onies
BANKERS.
Tit Merchants Bank Nem York
SOLICITOR,
IViNam Van Hook, Esq., 29, Wall street.
The fullowidg are among the advantages held Oct
by this institution, which will be found most advanta
genna-to the assured, and which are seldom offered
by Life Insurance Companies, vim
The peculiar advantages secured to the assured by
the principle of the Loan Department, thus blendjng
the utility of a Savings Beak with life insurance.
A large sum to be permanently invested in the
United States in the names of three of the Local Di
rectors, as Treasurers, available always to the assured
as n guarantee fund.
The pnyment of premiums annually, half yearly,
quarterly or monthly.
No charge for stamp duty.
Thirty days allovredafter each payment of premium
becomes due, without forfeiture of policy.
Traveling leave extensive and liberal, and cater
premium. on the most moderate scale.
Cooditions in the policy lesa onerous to the assured
than usual in cases of life nssurance : Sea pamphlet.)
The actual and declared profits (published to 4llleCCll
live Reports) affording sure data for calculations of
the value of the •'bonus" in tide institution. These
proofs will at each division be paid in ciosii if desired.
Being unconnected with Marine or Fire Insurance.
The rates for life a ith profit. are loser than those
or any other foreign company efrwaiog Life Izisursuee
in Sew
The public are respectfully requested to essmine
distinguirliing principle, of this inrtiialon, their tallies
of rotes. their distribution of pr,tiir, end the Iscolties
afforded by their loan drip.minent. before deciding to
justice elsewhere. J LEANDER STARR,
General agent
LV'Tbri subscriber, being duly aplointe , l Agent
for the above named In.tiuniun, will give any icifor
maition I equiied,and riveiveapp!ii , atiuns for in.:evince,
at the counting-room of Atwood. Jones & Co., Water
street. WM. E JONES.
nor 18 1:43m
SUSS A. C. SARGENT.
BEGS !nave to m lierfriendi and the publc gen.
craliy 11. at her Select School fur Young Ladou
and Mio.cs. Wili rommeoce the Winter Iteatdon on
Monday the Bth of September, at her ',hoot loom in
St. Clait rt., nearly opiondie the Exchange Hotel.—
She refers to the foilooing Kendrmen :
1101 John Breden, Rev W A l'al4ElVini.
Rev Nildock, McCanti:e,,
Rev S Yoonc, Allen Kr.orter,
Jacob Mechiing, R. 1., Rm.
John Bigler.
Butirr. l'a. Pittshurgli.
An..r:;",n„ai•.n to terms &r., can be obtail.edi y
,•r A iten 6r. , Pr, Eso. a;ig
Plosnix Safes and Vaults
rr lIE un.ler.igned invite ativntion to the follow
Ce!tif:ca..r:
CERTIFICATF
The cinde r ~,zed having been requerteil Iry Nloorn.
tfotAtt,h:e S.; Strickler, to lie hre,ent and rupee intend
n teat, try firv. of one of their n'cernly invented Ith,r
nib Fire Proof trzeii deerniog the 44iiiiir•Ct one of
eery great iv imp",tance. arlve carefully act utinized
the p es iof u t ef, t %Ai; one of said wan
•übjected. The then v. a• i.uppurtvd at each corner,
at an elevnt . .on rw tr Z. 2 ir.che:. :rum the ground a
fire of Bituminous coal and fire wan MILIe over and
tract) and kept activt*/ burning Si c on. ecut iv e
hour 3. The fuel ,onatimed wan about 80 hteiliela or
coal, 8 nil one cord of wood; the !neat all the while he.
;ttg quite intense, and in the opioi•tn if the undersign
ed much grester than a sare is likely to :eitaLn ;1/ only
ordinary house Durar•.
On the removal of the bre. at 'hear n..qtest the chest
was opened. and greatly to tier astonishment of* the
undersigned and the large number of citzenr tirescni.
a Blvnl, Book with Sundry Bank nctrs ‘vitliirt
Grid.; a piece of Dec pine Wuud and the inner lirtrig
of the safe, which is ul %V °ord. were ficw:tud we.rdd
deed, but nut in the Slightest degree charred or iniu•
red, some manuscript no the Book as legible isi fie•
fore the test. The undersigned are Ur ani.nutp in f!i•
conviction that a fiie proof chest is plactickblef are
that the ingenious and enterprising maaufsctuiers,
whose efforts fur some months !mat in prodoctrig this
desideratum lave prayed so entirely successful, dit•
serve the public confidence end patronage.
JOHN ANDERSON,
L. R. LIVINGSTON
JOSIAH KING,
WARRICK MARTIN,
EDWARD HEAZELTON,
JAMES PARK, Jr.
Ir. the A l t meter of the above named gentlemen, the
public have a guarantee against deception. in the test
wide') was made of our I'hrenix Safes, nod we there
fore feel the utmost confidence in recommending them
us a reliable protection against tire, under any otilina•
rye circumstance. We would assure those interested,
that there is no wood about these Safes, but what in
necessarily connected with the shelves and drawers.
We make Vault Doors in the same manner and up
on the same plan. One of these can be seen at Reese
C. Townsend & Co's new building.
Fur the workmanship of our Vaults. then ran be
seen at the following rlucest Lyon, Shod', & Co.,
Church Qt Carothers, Wm. Lari mer, King & Holtnes
J. D. Davis, P. bl'Cormiek, and W. Martin.
15'3Janufactory on 2d strert, between Wood and
Smithfield. CONSTABLE & STRICKLER,
Pittsbureh.Ortober 15. IRO sm.
Larayetto Refectory,
NOR. 61 & 63, WOOD STRIIET.
Under Lynd's Auction Store.
THE subribers.have fitted up the above place, in
superior style, and they feel assured will give
comfurt and satisfaction to all who may visit them.
Arrangements have been made to
,have a con.
stant supply of FR E S 015 TER S, which
will be served up to visitors and families on the short
est notice. Other luxuries, candies, fruits end pas
tries of the choicest kinds always on hand. Their
Bar isfilled with the beat brands the markets can al.
ford; and Regalia, Castello, Principe and Havana
Cigars of superior quality. Every attention paid to
visitors. Their motto is, Every luxury in its season.
Pt ices moderate.
noeLC.ly. OGDEN & GIBSON.
Oanalßoat Mouse.
By/2. passel!, Penn sired, Pittsburgh, Penna.
BOARDING and Lodging by the day or week on
the most reasonable terms. Strangers will find
it to their advantage to patronise him. Persona trav
eling east or west, will find his house a convenient lo
cution—it is within one hundred yards of the Canal
Basin, and convenient to the Forwarding !louses.
re' Every information given to Iron Manufac
turers. in sill branches of t'4o business.
(;"Home Brewed Ale can eel] times be had at
tbebar.
John Oarturffight,
CUTLER and Surgical insuurriept Manufacturer
V
No 140 Woods treat, two dourafrom Virgin al
ley ,Pittel.urg, Pa.
N. B.—Always on hand an extensive ammo:meat o f
Surgical and Dental instrument!, Banker's, Tailor's
Batter's, Hair Elrraer's and Tanner's Patent Showy
...s.Adlees Tools, Trusses, &c. je 24.
Liu .91Q. 1:12L LIP Eie3
SILVER PLATIIG
MANUFACTORY,
Corner of Market street and the Diamond
TFIE subscriber has Ineatad permanently in Pitts
burgh, for the mannfrecture and sale of all kinds
a Saddlery, Carriage and Harness Trimmings, silver
plated, brass, japanned or tinned, in setts, or separate,
to order, of any pattern, and to keep a complete as
sortment. Also, buys and Bells on commission. The
articles made and on hand are the following;
Bridle Bits and Stirrups, Backlights,
Terwtts and Hooka, Moulding & Whip Suck-
Buckles and Rings, ets,
Iron and Wood Hems, House Trimmings,
Stanhope Trees & Pads, Doeir Plates,
Pad Frames, Door Locks,
Saddletrees, t Bell PUN,
Bands for Wheels, I Number Plates.
Body and Dash Handles Trunk • Mates, Silver,
Dash Irons, part flamed. f Brass or compoiL.
Coach Door Handles,
Those persons having I
Doors can have them take
crate charge for plate only.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY
-4 Apprentices;
I good Silverplcae; on house work, to act as fore
New York
man;
1 good Blacksmith, to make Irom Hems and Han
dles;
1 Wood Hom•maker, or a person to contract for
a quantity of various kinds;
1 Brass Finisher and Founder,
1 Filer-, 1 good Lathe;
1 Coach Lamp•maker;
1 Bridle Bitt and Stirrup Plater:
1 Drop Stamp and Screw Press;
p or 3 second hand Vices. weight not to exceed 39
ponnds.
Merzliants or others hoeing broken meth, or (yid nr
tide,, can sell out or procure deaden& pieces to fill
up their assortments.
I wish to purchase a few setts of Harness, differ
eat kinds. .Also—Traveling Trunks, Carpet Bags,
Valises • Saddles, Collars, &c. Those desirous of
selling will drop a I;ne, and leave it at my store
and dwelling, Diamond alley, in rear of %%m Patter
stin's stab:e.
Merehauts. Saddles. Carriage-makers or others
wialdng tu be supplied with the above of Pla
ting, will be waited on by leaving their address.—
These who an , in favor of having out work shops at
home, rather than send abroad their favors, will be at
tended to; arid to accommodate Omit. , who pay in n
metalic currency, I will receive in payment Iron,
Cooper, 13rats, Tin, Pewter. Lead and Coal.
•
GEORGE THARP,
Silver Plater.
N. B. Mew. Nays L Getty, Market at.. between
4th et. and the Diamond, s a4 l ,lc s of my
manufacture and iurti.er infurtnattun when culled
uu q. T.
jan
I=ll
SCRIBAL & SCHEIBLER,
BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS,
AND BINDERS,
nio. 115, WOOD IT., TURK): DOORS #EI.I)W puril.7
PITTSBURGH, PA,,
Keep constant!) on hand o g e ner a l beioament
German and English School Bokt; Letter, Writing,
Wittitrtittp, anti Wall Paper. Their st x-k of German
wotks in the different branches of Science js one of
the largest in tl.c United States, and having made a F .
rangements with some of the most I. yoer.i.e
establishments in Germany, they are fully prerared to
fill all orders in the shortest time and un the most
reasonable terms.
flaying connected with their Booksiore a Bindery,
and employe I the best hands that could be procured , they tru.t to be ablo to do all bookbinding, entrusted
to them, with neatness, and not inferior to ins binding
in the ...Astern cities. 131Ankbooks of every descrip
tion made to order in the shortest time, and at the
lowest price. jar 7.
THE SLCOND SERIES
or THIS
American ,T 00000 1 of Science and Arts,
PROF. SILLIMAN, B. SILLIMAN, JR., AND
JAS. D. DANA,
NEW HAVEN,
HAS jest cetnmenced and will be published in 6
aern vie: January, Maid'. lav, July,
September. and N''vember. Each number will con
tain hum 14U to I. pages, waning uttnuidly Two
Volumes, ut about 900 pagus, fully illustrated by
1 7 11grii, ings.
prier u&iiit Fire I)ol'irs a year 14 advance.
hi, Jourcni pill Le a Ino litul lecurd of American
and Furei.•n Science. The aid of the ine3t able co.
laborers has been se.iiired, rind au etTuit will be
warif,Mg to make this journal an popular and valuable
as possible.
The let Serlet commenced in July, 1818, and is
1.13 t completed with the 50th volume, embracing a
period of i years coeval with nearly a generation
of men, covering a verydmporteot period in the histo
ry of Science end the Arts cf thin country and the
world, and most eve,: rornsin an
.important wed: of
reference. Tim first number of the new Series is just
i.aued, and may now be bad by suhscebers end ex
usnined by uthei sat my store. It i s hoped that many
new subscriptions will be banded in by the citizens
of Pittsburgh end vicinity. Shibsct iptiens received
and Nue. distributed by
W. W. WILSON,
Corner of 4th and Market sts., Pittsburgh.
[Cr An entire sett (59 vul.) of the Ist Seried, oa
hand and fur sale by W. W. W.
sin 14
Select School On. Boys and Girls.
WILLIAMS has open his Select School (or
H
Males nod Females, in the room over IN‘r
Dyei's Grocery, and formerly ozcopled by Mr Samuel
Blood, in iederal street, Allegheny, on Moaduy, the
18th inst.
T E ams:—PrimaryCluss, $6 per scholar per quarter
of 11 weeks.
Junior Cla s s, `• 8
Smiler Class, 10
R KT ERF.NC6S.
Rev. D. Elliott, D. D., Rev. 0. H. Riddle, 0. D.,
Rev. A. D. Campbell, D. D., Hon. Char Shaler,
Joseph P. Gazz.dni, H. D. , Ch.ulea H. Israel!, Eaq.
sept
THE partnerdtip heretofore existing between
James K. Logan and George Connell, under
the firm of J K Logan S.-. Co, is this day dissolved by
mutual consent. All persona having claims against
the arm, will plervie present them for settlement, and
all indebted will please make payment to J K Logan,
who is duly authorized to aottle the business of the
Concern. J K LOGAN,
Pimburgh, Augu.st. 1, 1845
Dry Goods at Colt
1 - AS. K. Logan. corner of Wood end Fill h streets,
CO over JI) Davis' Auction Rooms, be:ng desirous
of changing his present business, oP . :s for sale his
stock of Dry Goods now on hand, ut cost, comprising
a large assortment or cloths, enrsimures, satinetts,
vestings, prints, rousiins, &c., and would respectfully
invite the uttention of those wishing to purchase no
he is determined to close up hioprOsent business.
August 2, 184,.—aug41.
Falusestock's Vermifsigo
THIS is to certify, that my youn7,evt boy, aged
chout 2 years, was taken sick with the summer
complaint. Hewn attended by a Physician all sum
mer, and received little or no relief. About the mid•
dle of November, I gave Mtn 'dome of Fahnestock's
Vermifitge, wbichiwitioght away one.hundrod and thir
ty large worms, and gave him immediate relief. He ,
haabeen pedeetly.bealOy.
JOIIN DAIRD,
mu; Trimming,' on thtil
n off and put on, and mod•
Dissolution
GEO.CONNELL
T FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM; PAYABLE IN ADVANCE
BOOK AND JOB
PRINTING OFFICE,
N. W. CORNER 07 WOOD & FIFTH 9T2
The proprietors of the MORNING POST and MER
CURY AND MANUFACTURER reapectfullyinfortn their
friends and the patrons of those papers, that they have
a large and well chosen assortment of
ellllr NM FIE' INC API' lE' 4
aatc• aaa CAZI:tIB 2111q3aaalE)
Necessaryto d Job Printing Office, and that they are
ptepare& Co clectitO
LETTER PRESS PRINTING ,
q EVERY EIESCRIPTIOiv.
I
Bills of Lading; Circulars,
Bill liendA, Cards,
Blank Checks, Hat Tips.
Boggs.
Pamphlet!,
Flandbills,
ftfolls of "lifaults,
Stage, Steameoat and Canal Boat ap-
propriate cuts,
Printed en the shortest notice and most retutonable
terms.
respect folly ask thepatronage ofour friends and
tLe pq,lic in general in this branch of our business.
BIGLER, SARGENT & BIGLER.
July 2.5.1 ejs.
ARRIVAL EXTRA.
THE subscriber would respectfully announce to
his numerous friends and patrons, that he has
received within tLe last few ddys, a choice assortment
of French and n,g1.311
Heaver Cloths,:
Plain Black, Gold Mixed and other fashionable colors.
adapted to the season. Also, every deseripiion of
411 C .9111.151ifilinff IeME
Both plain and fancy, together with a choice assort.
sent of
Ye:hogs of Entirely Nam Patterns
Which together with his usual supply, comprises the
most extensive and best stock at present in this
city. Also. ft complete assortment of
READY MADE GARMENTS,
For Gentlemen's wear, Cloaks, Over Coats, Dress and
Frock Coats, Vests and Pants.
N. B. PARTICULAR attention paid nt all times
to making up work to order, in a /We w hich will give
satisfaction to all, having in bin employ, some of the
matt popular and competent cutters in the city.
P. DELANY,
49 Liberty et.
PHILADELPHIA
aiaD
Umbrella & Parasol Manufactory,
No. 104 Markel &reel,
NEXT DOOR EAsT OF THE OLD STAND
WM. U. RICHARDSON
11a. w ithdrawn fmm the firma( W. W. H. Rich•
ardsun, and commenced busi,ncss on his own account
et No. 104 Market Street, belw een Third and Foal di,
where ho lies fur sale a full assortment of Umbrellas,
Parnsols, Parasolett* and Shades, of the newest etc le
and beat Manufacture, at the lowest market pi ices.
Cotton Umbrellas, fair quality, 35 cents.
Silk do. , do. $1,50
Other Goode in proportion. You are respectful 4
invited to cell and 'tee them.
ilcdei
'hta, Der. 19, 113.15-4 m
4 FRESH SUPPLY
Johnson's Superior Fall and Winter
PRINTING 'NZ,
RECEIVED THIS DAY,
bic Office of the Pittsburgh Morning Post
BIGLER, SARGENT & BIGLER.
1,1,17-d&wtf
INSURANCE
Americap Piro Inparance Company
or rimpELPiat
CHARTER PERPETtAL7-4_;AN.TAL 5.00,000
PAID IN.
Office in P Ailadelpkia , 72; fValnut ;
WTI. DAVIDSON, Pres't.
FREDERICK FR/LET, SeC'y.
THIS old and well established Comoanv cog:lilacs
to insure Buildings, Merchandise:Vdrnituie
and property, not of an extra hazardous character,
against loss or damage by Fire.
Applications for Insurances in Pitt,.burgb and its
neighborhood will be received, and risks taken eit het
perpetually or for limited periods, on favorable terms
GEO. COCHRAN. Agent.
No Wood ft.
Inimranco.
THE undersigned agent (or the American Fire In
suraitce Company of Philadelphia, continues to
mOLe It.urance ag.tinst lust or damage by fire, on Co
vetable terms, at bit old stand
GEORGE COCHRAN,
No 26 Wood at.
NSU RANCE STOCK.—A number of shares for
1. sale in a joint stock company, with a capital of
$lOO,OOO, and power to increase it to $1 000,000,
hich is shortly to go into operation on the now ac•
quired large business of a mutat company, whose char
acter it will change from the mutual principle to that
ofj.int stock alone; charter perpetual. .
This stock company will thus possess the advantage
of an income already secured, and as it purposes con•
ning its operations to the beet description of risks,
the stock presents a favorable prospect fur profitable
iovetunen2.
or particulars apply soon to me. at my office, cor
ner of Wood and Fourth streets, overStbbet & Jones,
entrance orrYourtb street. JAS W BUCHANAN.
JUST RECEI,VE,D AT THE
(SON CITY cio THING STORE,
No. 122 Liberty st., tiro doors from St. Clair street,
ASPLENDID
Goods. The proprietor of this tt uly. favored es
tablishromt announces to the Public, that he in prepa
red to make to order all widest itt Lla Lice , at the
shortest notice, and in the most
FASHIONABLE SFYLF.,.
Having cecured ;he F.ervices done of the REST CUT
TERS in thecity, be will in all twos wartent a rood
He has a sple.n
eid assortment
of V kRIED and rt.sty
BEAVER CLOTHS,
Also superfine Blue, Black, Brown
and Invisible Green Cloths of all qual
ities and varicluspricos to suit the purthiser.
He hoe a , plendid lot of vestings of all patterns;
Sattinetts in great vat iety : Shirts. &ricks,
13U501113, Collars, Handkerchiefs, Sus
penders, and every 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, for the very lib.
eral manner in which they have patronized his estab
lishment. and hopes by st, ict attention to business, and
selling them Cheap Goods, to merit a continualion
of the same. aug 2.3-6 m. C. WCLOSNEY.
11100 Z Hplmo& exec warranted
1-12 " " 41 , 0)k bit axeq,
for aatehv nov2l GEO. COCH RAN.
Now is the tiiie for Bargains
AT THE
"NEW YORK STORE"
ASHMERES, Paris Reps, M. de Lainea and
1 1.../ Alpacas, direct from N•w Yolk.
W. H. GARRARD,
noel:. 79, Market street,
PRICE, TWO CENTS.
83. MARKET BT, B3,
B. C. CONSTABLE*
HAS this day received from the Eastern markets;
a large addition of new and desirable, gis.ads Cpr
the wintcr trade at excessively low prices, to which
B E C respectfully invites the attention of purchaser'.
A lot of Ladies' Plaid Cloaking' entirely new:
Cashmere D'Elosse, all wool, best styles, Witty
cheap.
Another fresh lot of Torkerri, Thibet, Cashmere,
and French BrocheSbawls.
Unshrinkable Flannels; HernStitch Cambric Midi.
Mousline de Laines and Cashmeres, from 2.5 els.
to 50 cents; Bayadere and other tate styrel.
A large assortment of Whitney Blankets:
Damask Table Linens; Irish 4-4 Shirtinga, do.
A. fresh supply of coloFed and black Kid Glom,
Bajons', half long white kid and allk Lett Gloves;
black do. , .
Futmitnte Prints, from 6.4 t,o cta. per yqrd.
Linneys; Checks; Bed Flannels; Gala Plaids and
some beautiful styles of Dress Silks. dec.:
WALL PAPER. STORE,
Smi'arfteld street, one door above Fourth street,
PITTSIAIIiGII, PA.
. .
MA a NtJF. en of iC TU Revery lM. of
escript Paper . Hangings and ßo2r--
on.
Merchants and others wishing to purchase aro in
vited to calland examine hi's large and splendid assort
ment of
GLAZED 4. UNGLAZED WALL PAPERS
of all the various patieins now in Yso. WO at Ptah PA
ces ascannot fail to please.
GLAZED GREEN - PAPER,
colored Gn one or both sides expressly fol.Rdow
blinds. by the dozen or single niece.
rPßiaga and Fonder's Scraps takezi in eicbanga.
OTTO lyll;f1c311.
141 k:CLIPACTLIIIER oP ISCORAUPTIBLE TIETFI,
Smithfield Street, 2 doors below Fifth street, Pills
b u rgh, Pa.,
♦ LWAYS on band a full assortment of Plate and
Li Pivot teeth, of a variety of sh3des; as simple
Plate, Molars and filicuspidatoes, Gum-teeth, Screw
Pivot teeth, &c., Teeth and blocks Made to qrder.—.-
Denti3ts Aupplied with all articles used id the profes
sion. All orders fror abroad trial! tbe amompanied by
the ctiali.
Plating always on band. nov lq-ly
Portable Window Blinds.
1111-11: subicriber, having competent workmen, and
a large stock or Venetian Window Blinds, will
sell low. ilia "Portable Fasletter," the only one in
the United States, is the best and most convenient plan
ever used fOr private or public buildings.
Call and examine samplei at J. W. iVoodwell's or
G. Singer's. Old Blinds put up with the Forlablir
Fastener at a :melt charge.
JAMES HOWARD & CO.
HAVI•: the pleasure to annoence to their !Wends
that they again occupy their olditancl ac No.
83, Wood street, a here they have opened an ext,en
sive
WALL PAPER WAREHOUSE,
And will have constantly on hand an extensive assort
ment of Satin-glazed and plain PAPER HANG
INGS, Velvet and Imitation Borders,of the lateststyle;
and most hankome patterns for papering halls, par
lors and chambers. •
They rn;,nufacture, and have on hand at all
Printil.g„ 4Vriting, Letter, Wrapping and Tea Paw,
Bonnet and Fuller's Boards—all of which they ofilzr
fol sale on the moat accommodating terms, and to
which they invite the attention of merchants and
others.
A LSO—Blank Booked' all kinds and the hest qual
ity,.
School Books, &c. en Land and for sale
as above. aug 525.
A DANCING ACaDEMT
A f
E and ß hAeQpLa b E lic re g st: n ec e te ra f l l i l informs
generally, that
c
she has
arrived from the East, and will immediately enter upon
the discharge cd the duties of her Dancing School.—
The latent and moat fasLionable Dancet, including the
Minuet do In Coar, as danced et the Courts of England
and France; the BOHEMIAN POLK-1 - , as danced by
Msrinlot the M Z UREA, LA CACRUCA. THE
POLKA, COTILLIONS,' Vic., &c., will be men.
Madame B.'s Rooms are now completed, and will
be open for die receptions of those ladies and gentle
men who are desirous of being instructed in the above
dances. on Wednesday evening the IPth inst., at 7 o'-
clock, fur the gentlemen, and on Friday, 21at, at 9 o'-
ebick, P. M. fl; Ilia Indies.
The days of tuition for the gentlemen, are as follows
every :Monday, Wednesday end Sa:urday evenings.—
Fur ,:.;t1;e• c ; every Friday frm 3to 5 o'eler„k', P.
M and Saturday hum 10 to 12 o'clock A. ',v. a..ld from
3to 5 o'clock, P M.
LA FAYETTE ASSEMBLY BOOMS are situ
te on Fourih street, two doo s from the Hay Scales.—
Madame B. will rent the above named roams for pcib-
HT: and private supper parties, Concerts, Soitees
&c.. &c.
The ohm° rooms are finished end fitted up 1.2 tho
ot4t novel; elegant and approved style, with dressing
rooms, and every convenience for the accommodation
of visitors, and ate now open fur inspection.
Madame B. will commence a aeries of Cotillion.,Par
ties on Friday, the 2.13,1 i of November, to continue
through the winter. "
The ladies will be ticketed.
Those gentlemen who are clesiroua of stubscribing
will favor Madame B. by calling at her rooms.
The Rooms can be had on reasonable terms.
nov 18.0
WASUINGTON BALL.
Market street, Sieubentille, Ohio.
JOHN IRONS, PROPRIETOR
THIS establishment has been taken by the ill
undersigned, who respectfully begs leave
to inform his friends. and the public generally that it
has been refitted and furnished in a style not surpassed
by any house in this place, and, at leastequal to any in
the \Vest..
Washington Hall is located in the business part of
the town, on Market street, nearly opposite the Court
Hou * c and public buildings, and within a few steps
of the Market. The situation is the moat elevated of
any public house in Town, commending a view of the
River for several miles above and below.
An Omnibus, and servants, will at all times be in
readiness to convey psssengrs and. their baggage to
and from the steamboat landings.
Every accommodation which the public have- a
right to expect may now be bad at the Hall, on terms
as reasonable as offered by any ether good house it
Steubenville. As the proprietor will spare no pains
or expense to render general satisfaction, this, with
his long experience in the business; will !media lit the
interest of those who come this way, to "give kim a
call." decS-tf. J.O. IRONS.
To Printers.?
SUPERIOR PRINTERS' INK.—DR. G. BEN,
JANUS SMITH. 173 ,Gretiwich street, (pew
Brick Blrlck,) New York, keeps m•nstan4j.an haul
Pri nk, ore superior quality,cr 4:4e market price,
viz:—Extra .News Ink, at Look do. 40c., 50e.,
GO., 75e., and $1 per lb. These Inks are manufac;
tured by steam, and f superior stock. Printers will.
favor lit. Q. with a eallhetore purchasing their Strinlex
as tin y w ill find decidedly to their odvititage
to with. him. 6.epe..tf
Pilkington'sUnrivalled Blacking,
MAN CT UREDtuld d &oltlaoica s ale . and T a mil,
on 21-Iy.
Wo
_Let,
Rooms, on Foul th street. between Ferry
T
and Liberty streets, suitable for an officio and sit-
Ow , room. Enquire of Geo. tfilthenso,n, corner of
aand Ferry streets, or
,JOHN B. M'FADDEN,
Market street.
ME=
J. K. HENDERSON,
west end Hand st. Bridge