TIN WARE TIN WARE, TIIE Subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has now, - and will always keep on hand, an extensive assortment of SHEET IRON AND TIN W' a a Tr =ll, which he will sell at reduced prices, being determined to sell as cheap as any estab lishment in the county. Ile theretbre in yites those who need any iirticle in his line to call and examine his stock of Ware.— Ile will also make and putty P.J.ausu6-vponnr.P:m at the hiwest prices and warranted to be of good materials. STOVE PIPE will also be kept on hand or made to or der during the season. The subscriber returns his thanks to his friends for past favors„ and solieits_a_emi titninee-of the same at his shop,in ChM= bersburg street, opposite the Drug Store of S. H. Buehler. • CEO. E. BUEHLER Gettysburg, .Tau. Iq. SELLING AT COST. HE undersigned, being. desirous of clo .m• sing Business, will offer ./.17' COST, from this date, their entire Stock of 0 ol) 9 _ . 60Thotesde or . Goods.hav Mg been bought for Cash; can be had very low. All axe invited (Merchants and oth ers) to call and examine fin. themselves., Those desirous of securing bargains will do well to call soon. afillso,l'Ar .Sale, TILE 110IJSE & The Store Room -is•adinit ted to be the most desirable in the place E=Eo=l J. M. STEVENSON, JR• & CO ~ • „. licliysburir.iun. 10, 18.16._.._._ CELEBRATION. HE. PIIILOMATILPAN 1 SOCIL TY, of Pennsylvania. College, will celebrate its 15th Anniversary on Wednes day. Ebenink the 18th of Februmy next, at Olo'clock,in Christ's Church; on which 'oeans;l" r'.••••• ' •-•viiansbe & bylived ki n e i;ve. m6mbrlT'S attic ootnety Amin]. of Literature.and the public generally arc respectfully invited to attend., suitable to the occasion has beenprodured.• ' 1 WM. P. RITTHRAUFF, ';sc' E. (4. FAHNESTOCK, ~, LUTHER E. ALBERT, F.-: J. A. S. TRESSLER; Ez.' M. R. ZIMMERMAN, il January 23, 1,846. - . tcj NOTI CE. Estate of David Demaree, deceased', L E TTERS' Testainentary on the Es tate of Advil) DEALMEE, deed. late of Mountpleasant township,' Adams county, having been granted to the subscri ber, residing in Straban township, he here by gives notice to all persons indebted to said- Estate to call and pay the sane with out delay—and those having claims nOinsi the same are requested to present the same properly authenticated, for settlement. EPHRAIM DEARDORFF, Ex'r. Jan. 23, 1840. ALEX. R. STEVENSON, _ATTORNEY AT LAW. . OF cp; in the Centre Square, North of the Court-house, between "Smith's aad "Stevenson's" corners. 1, 4 105 T-RATE COACH VA I? NISH on hand and for sale at the Drug Store of S. H. BUEHLEIL Gettysburg, Jan. 16, 1846. ii2ARDEN SEEDS-Afresh supply just received and for sale at the Drug Store of S. H. BUEHLER. Gettysburg, Jan. 16, 1846. . THE STAR AND BANNER pablished every Friday Evening;ialhe CotrnlVßuilding, above the Register and Recorder's Office, by DAVIDA. BUEHLER. TERMS. Jr paid in advance or within the year, $2 00 per annum— if not paid within the year, $2 50. No paper discontinued until all arrearages are paid up, except at the option of the Editor. Singles copies 0:1- cents. •A failure to notify a discontinuance will be regarded as a new engagement .. .4tivirtisements not exceeding a%square inserted tiattertirnes for $1 00- 7 -every subsequent insertion 25. cents. Longer • ones, in the same' proportion. MI advertisements not specially ordered for a giAt en time; will be continued untill'4l)U A liberal !eduction will be made to those who advertise by the year. jolt'Printia , * e' ofitll kinds executed neatly and promptly,, andorr reasonable terms. 'Liter:and bominunicutions to the Editor, (ex: ceptini Such Mt contain Money or the names of tever*deleiibersi) must be eain, 'in order to - sedum attention. ' , Car ACrENCY , ,.....V. B. PALNErt, Esq. at the constr‘braesnot and Third streets, Philadelphia; 160 Nemo street, 11 - eiv Fork; and Sqnth-east 0,1"<isnoro and Calvert streets,..Ballintort— ia oar authorized Agent for receiving Advertise 's:mai and Subseriptians to the"Stur," and ,collect in and reseilitinkter the sane. • G.ETTYSBURG- FOUND,RY LE Mr mid Machine Shop. Ilarrisburg, Pa. . . ; , TH E , subscribers having leased . the , F . BEG leave to inform the Public that .1 Foundry in Gettysburg, respectfully' I have left . Philadelphia, and am now informs his friends and the public in general located in Harrisburg, the seat of the Ex , that he has now on hands, and will cumin- &quire and State 'Government of Pennsyl ue to manufacture, a large assortment of vania, 'where I now occupy the ~.,.. ~..- -•- .";: I WELL KNOWS a M. 181 1 ., 21.V017/229 ....,,, ! 1111-11111 OEM riSr` _II - Ut, MLA , 1 .. _ i j . 7 f2: of all patterns, such as the Hathaway, Par- reON cently . kept by Mr. MATHEIV WIL- T lor, Premium, and iiine-plate Cooking S • Stove, also Chamber Stoves, of all sorts and sizes. i This spacious building having been pur- He has also on hand, . ... - posely planned and erected for a - Hotel of !the first class, is not surpassed, if equalled. Castings for Machinery, i by any establishment in Pennsylvania, and of all kinds—for Threshing M achin ."' : having. undergone a thorough renovation, Grist Mills, Saw Mills, &c. tlso PLOUGH . the Parlors, Rooms and Chambers are now CASTINGS of all the patterns now in use. ' fitted up in a style that combines elegance He has on hand, already ma,de., ; _a number • with comfort and convenience. .. of the celebrated • • i My ''fable is pledged to be supplied with SYLER PLOUGHS, ! dip best fare the Markets can prOduce ;Alm which he will sell low. He has also on charges at the same time being as moderate hand, and will continue to make, 1101, as any of the best regulated establishments LOW-AVABE, Wagon and Carriage-box- elsewhere. In short, no exertions shall be es, and all other articles in his line of bus- spared on my iiart, or on the part of every inessv whielt are too numerous to men- ' member of my household, to make it what Lion. lie has, also, i: it should be, in the Capital of one of the '' THRESHINGTACIIIICIT., , most : populous, wealthy and interesting; ready made, and continues to manufacture States of the Union. hirrt.E's Patent two-horse Machines, and I With these promises, accommodations the Handver and York patterns. : and facilities, and the faet that the Hotel is Any one who may want BRASS (21ST- ! most eligibly sithated, with confidence I INGS; will be attended to. i most respectfully solicit the patronage of All t h e above articles will be sold low, the public. for Cash or Country Produce; - Old metal will also. be taken in exchange for wOrk. . .1 0.1-” , Repairing - , and all Work in his line, ; ilone at the shortest mi l itee..l i The subscriber is very thankful for past' favors,••:tml hopes his friends will , remem- her the Old EstAblishmetit, in the WeMem. part of the town, near U. W. Iloflinan's Coach shop. Gettysburg, Dec. 19. LCRING ESTABLISHMENT. FRANKLIN. . DENWIDDIE 111 p ESPEOTFULLY informs the eiti no tens of Gettysburg-and the,surround ing country, that he has taken the well known ' Tailoring Es.tablishment of J. 11. SKEI.T.Y, in ChamberSburg - st., Gettysburg, nearly opposite Mr. Buehler's Apothecary and Book Store, where he is prepared to execute all work in his line withineatnes's and„,in - the most approved -co All work entrusted to him, will be warranted to fit. His terms will be very moderate, for CASII or C0U.74: - TRY PRO DUCE. Icf-The latest Fashions will be regular ly received from the Cities. subsCriber takes the present oppor tunity of .recoMmentling to the patronage of the public, Mi• t DENWIDDIE, whose ad vertisement appears ,above. lie has been ment, and I cheerfully reeomniend him as an excellent Mechanic, and one in every way worthy of public confidence. GettYsburg, Oct. 3., EUIVe recommend all of our friends visiting the city to call at the Pekin Company's store,and lay in a supply of their delicious Teas. The Pekin Tea Company, No. 30'S. Second st., between Market & Chesnut, PHILADELPHIA, PIZ AVE eOnstantly on hand;und or sale "R Wholesale and Retail, a Variety of ~ - --_A , - _- CHOICE FRESH i 7. , ~,. Fk r pir AI _AILNNW , T AS. / al T LOWER PRICES, l't 0, S - 1,4 .: according to the quality, than they eati.be bought at any other establish ment in the City. c .- .'l'ctis exclusively arc sold at this house, and several varictieslllbich cannot he obtained elsewhere. Any Teas which do not Bice entire satisfaction can be re turned and exchanged, or the money will be refunded. . The citizens of Adaips county are re spectfully invited to gins us a Call. 0. B. ZIEBER, Agent of the Pekin Ten Company. Philabelphia, Oct. 2, 1945. ly J. H. it EE D , ATTORNEY AT LAW, a . FFERS his professional services to 411 i the penple of Adanis County-. His Office is the one onthc public square in Gettysburg, lately .OccUpied as a Law-Of fice by . WM. 31 4 SIIERRY, Esq. He has algo made arrangements to have the advice and assistance of his Father, RIDGE REED, of Carlisle, in 'all difficult cues. • Septanber 20. .:• tf' 'NOTICE. 'TIM] sub Scriber, having been appointed by the Con rf orCommonPleas of Ad ams county, the Committee of GABRIEI, SPA N G LER, a habitnalldrunkard, hereby notifies all persons haring claims against said Spangler, to present them, properly authenticated, and all persons indebted arc requested to make immediate payment. IIENR.Y. SPANGLER, Tyrone tp, Jan. 2. , . . It •!' a i '( 92.12 aci r laate' • 'A rfrst-rate SeConA-Iva r d CARRIAGE Newly repaiered and Trimmed.. (ce:7 , Conntry, Produce will, be taken inipayment. ~Enquire at the office of the "Star and Banner." , . . ,11‘aditSuillithigy N all its branches, .will be. attended to by good,workinen, at the. Foundry of the subscriber. • ;Gettysburg, Dec tri lT S. WARREN. T. WARREN. J. 11. SKELLY Estimates will be furnished in detail for Book, Newspaper, and Job Offices, on sta ting the style and quality - of work to be done, and specimen books will be forward ed to persons desirous of making out orders. Stereotyping of every description, promptly alirnded to, as usual. . Dee. 5. C: G. FRENCH ) -'Aitornejr and Counsellor at Law, HAS removed I to Waynesboro!, but vill-practice in the Courts of Adams county. He will be at the office of Ws. M'Smenny, Esq., opposite the new Luthe ran Church, during the sessions ot% the Court. • • Gettysburg, Aug. 9.• _ 6m TIIOIIIA.S M 9 CREAR ATTORNEY AT LA W. OFFICE in the Senth-east Corner of the Diamond, between A. 11. Kurtz's Hotel and R! %V. Al'Sherry's Stpre. Gertpsburr Dec.l2, 1815.4 col DANIEL lIERR, T,ltte of ITerr's Hotel, Chesnut st. Phila. Harrisburg, Pa. Nov. 7, 1815 Stn Freights from Philadelphia LI.NX. TWICE A WEEK BETWEEN' PIIL.H)ELPIIIA.& .YORK. Tsubscriber runs tv regular line of Cars between Philadelphia and York. A Train will leave York every Saturday • and Wednesday afternoon, and every Tues day and 'Friday Evening., A. L. Gerhart & Co.'s Warehouse, N0....365, Market street, Philadelphia. Extra Cars will be started on any other day in the week, when freight sufficient to to pay expenses otter. HENRY KAUFFELT. York, Nov. 7. If TYPE FOUNDRY A N D Prin(ers' Furnishing Trurchouse T HE subscribers have opened a new Type Foundry in the city .of New York, where they are ready to supply or deli; to any extent, for any kind of Job or Fancy Type, Ink:Paper, Cases, Galleys, ,wel sing Sticks, Chases, and every article ne cessary for a Printing office. Also, second hand materials. The Type, which arc east in new moulds, from an entirely new set of matrixes, with deep counters, are waranted to be unsur passed by any, and will be sold at prices to suit the times. All the type furnished by us are , band-cast." The types from any foundry can be matched at this establish ment. Printing presses furnished, and also Steam Engines of the most approved pat terns. Composition Rollers east for printers. COCKROFT & OVEREND, 6s Ann st. Dee. 19. , 6in Philadelphia Type and Stereotype I' 0 1 . 1 .7V 1111 . .PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. L. JOHNSON & CO. (Successors to Johnson (S• Smith,) N announcing to their friends, and to I. Printers generally, that they have pur chased the interest of the late lirm in the foundry, desire to inform them that they have recently made large additions to their assortment of • Book, Job, and Ornamental letters, and they will continue to.add every description of type, which the improve ments .in the art may suggest, and the wants of the trade require. Their assort ment comprises a greater variety than iniy other foundry in the United Slates, and they have reduced their prices 20 per cent. lower than heretofore. Pnivrtso PRESSES, Chases, Cases, Prin (iv, Ink, and every article used in a print ink office, constantly on hand. REMOVAL. DA IiNION1) TONSOR: PERIATRY AND FALSEHOOD! . . ;' Caution to Editors, Deerlei•N, and the Public gam - arty. - . S. R., TI PTON, i - . . F-I ASHIONAI3LE patio:T and (lair- W ITIIIN afew months past, there has rome to light a series it of the most bare-Bredbare-Br ed Dresser, has reinoved his "Temple" and malicious falsehoods that ever disgraced humanity—put forth ostensibly to to the Diamond, adjoining ti n • Cou n ty Buil< injure an inoffensive and worthy citizen. - Read and judge, fellow-citizens, for your dings, where 1n can at all times lie found sclera. prepared to attend to the calls of the public.: An i!rnorant, but ar tf u l v ot ing l imn, by the name of C. V. Clickener, (an Enplish- From long experience lie flatters himself man, we believe,) succeeded in obtaining employment as Travelling Agent for Dr. 1 - 1 r an that he'equ,,go through all the ramifications dreth, who in the course of time discharged him (as lie affirms,) for dishonesty. He. of the TonSoriral departments, with such an then set up making Pills in connection with another Agent, who soon had to put an in infinite degree of skill as meet the en- junction upon his partner, said C. V. Clickener, when the latter, finding himself tire satisfaction of all who may submit their ! cut off from all old quarters, turned his attention to some new field of vill a i n y. s ce i n , chins to the keen ordeal of his razor. He, the success of Dr. G. IlEsiAmix Smrrif's "Sugar Coated Indian Ve , retablePills," lie hopes, therefore, that by attention' to busi- came to Dr. S. and solicited the agency, mid fading in which, lie got Bold of all the old ness and a desire to please, he will merit Pills he could, which had been put out by himself andlis Partner, put on a sort or as well as receive a liberal share of public sugar coating, and sent them through the country. This is the history of the patronage. The sick will.be attended to at fellow and his "Sugar Coated Pills." Now, after being put down in New York, this their - private dwellings. incorrigible young scoundrel privately gets up a Circular, called "FAMILY Doc.-roe." ill Oel. 10, are published the g rossest faishnods, and also a PERJURY, and fearing to distrib ute oxi; or Advertise in. NEw Yoltii, he leistens from the city to Ohio and Indiana, leav- Mg an agent to send the papers of falsehood to our agents through the country. The first intimation that 1)r. Smith had of their , existenev, one came enclosed asfolloWS, front our agent, one o f the most respectable merchants in Boston : , t;tr- „„. ottIC.I.I3IIN Boston, June 26th, 1815. Dear Sir :—The object of the present is to inform 3 -on that a small paper called "Fam ily Doctor," has been gratuitously circulated in this city. by C. V. Clickener, a dis charged agent of Dr. 13randreth. I enclose you one. 1 more particularly refer you to the last"page. lam preparing matter for the press, and will soon silence him, as he has no character to lose. lam disposed to spend tell tlumsand dollars, rather than not have the matter righted, as I know yours is the standard Medicine. Yours, very respectfully, ISA AC P. CLAHE, 2 Water street. LETTER FROM GEO. F. 7110111./.1.V. 0.14:5r. 8311Ti1 : Cillcinttati, June, 25th, 18-15. Dear Sir object in writing to you at this time, is to intimn you that C. V. CLIcKENER is in this city, and trying to advertise his pills. Yotir Pitts have sold exceedingly well here, and are likely to continue to sell: I told this Clickener 1 Myself would have nothing to do with his pills, and also warned him against saying any thing about your pills . . 1 told hint we would not lie the aggressors, but we were able and would) defend ourselves ; that I was acquainted with his manner of doing business, and would act accordingly ; that I was your : T ent, and r e s o l ve d that you should have justice done you, and that I would interest myself in your. pills as if they were my , own. You will please answer this by return of mail, instructing - me what to-do, &c. Yours, respeetfully, G. F. THOMAS. So it seems thiS Clickener, the great "Chemist," is an itinerant pedlar—that he indu ced 11. 0. Bush, 70 Barclay street, to act as his agent—but the sign is now down—at Mr. Buh's Store. SUPERIOR COOK _TOVi4:,. TIIE attention of the public is respectfully cal led to S. 13ExTz•ts FAitmEn's Coos: STOW F. as an article superior to any yet offered to the public for cooking purposes. It was got up expressly to answer the wants of the Farmer, and will not fail to please all n ho.may require a good sized COOK. STOVE. One of the many advantages possessed by this Stove is, that water, apple-but ter, clothin.r,:c. can be boiled in a-large copper kettle at th ' e.same time, whilst cooking is doing for 20 or thirty persons. It is decidedly superior for BAK' No—the heat being completely under the control of the cook, who can apply it to the bot tom as well as to the top of the oven, and thus bake with perfect regularity. It is unnecessary to give any further detail of its advantages. Please refer to the subjoined certificate from Wni. F. El liott. Esq., Patent Agent, of Washington City.— Many testimonials equally flattering could be fur nished, but this may suffice. Those who want a superior Cook Stove, will do well tolry this arti cle—they arc warranted or no sale. S. BENTZ. Boonsboro', Md., May 19,1643. AVASIII.NaTON, May 1 , 1343. To Samuel Bentz, Esq., Dear Sir:—l have tried the Cooking Stove that you sent one. and am well pleaied- with its performance. My expectations are more than re alized. I believe it will perfoim more cooking in less time, and with less ftiel than anyof the va rious Cooking Stoves - that I have tried during 25 yeal:' connection with the Patent Office. Its mer its need only he more generally known to insure its fame throughout the country. lam at length satisfied in the culinary department of my do mestic establishment—for which I acknowlegert myself indebted to your' genius and enterprise. I remain very respectfully, yours, &c., •I'. ELLIOTT, Putenb Agent. CM THIS DAY APPOINT S. D. PAXTON & Co., my 'AGENTS for the State of Pennsyl vania, for the sale of Territory and otherwise, of my Cook Stove, September 17, 1813 FARMERS AND OTHERS Are respectfully informed that the undersigned have now on ,hand, and are manufacturing the a bove Stoves, so that they are now prepared to fill all orders with which they may be favored, upon the shortest notice. J:I). — PAXTON & Co. Caledonia, Franklin co., Sept...2o, i Sd.i, tf Protection against Lois by 7BIL - 1 *JSELJEVZ iZaLti cal WI - IHE "Cumherland nutty Mutual Protection 44 Company," being incorporated by an act of the Legislature and fully organized and in opera tion under the direction of the following board of Managers, viz: Thomas C. Miller, John Moore, David W. M'Cullough, James Weakly, William Moore, Samuel Galbraith, Thomas Paxton, A. G. . Miller, Philip Spangler, Samuel Woods, Abraham Kurtz, George Brindle, and Scott Coyle, call the attention of the inhabitants of Cumberland and Adams counties, to the cheapness of the rates, and the many advantages which this kind of insurance has over any other : Ist. Every person insured becomes a member of the company and takes part in the choice of offieprs and the direction of its concerns. 2d. For insurance no more is demanded than is necessary to meet .tne expenses of the Company and indemnity against losses which may happen. 3d. The inconvenience of frequent renewals is avoided by insuring for a term of live yea's. 4th. Any person applying, for insurance must give his premium note for the cheapest class at the rate of 5 per centum, which will be $5O on the $lOOO, for which he will have to pay S 50 for five years, and $1 50 for survey and policy, and no more unlesl loss be sustained to a greater amount than the funds on hand will cover, and then no more will be required than a pro rata share. These rates are much cheaper than those of other companies, except snch as are incorpora ted on the same principles. THOMAS C. MILLER, PM:SIDI:NT. A. G. MILLE:a. Scr.y. • LIST OF AGFINTS. The following" named gentlemen have been ap pointed AGENTS for Adams county : , William W. Paxton. Getel Agent, Gettysburg. .Tames A. Thompson, .. • David Zeigler, ~ Dr. Wm. H. Stewart, Petersburg. Henry Myers, New Chester. Henry Mayer, Esq., , Abbottstown. Daniel Comfort, Straban ip. Abraham King, Esq., Hunterstown. David Bly,the; Esq., Millerstown. William Morrison, Bendersville. Thomas T. Wierman, • Arendtsville. Dr. I). Mellinger, 0-4" East Berlin. Sept. 520, lb It The greatest improvement yet ! COLLaRS COILLaRS.: Trim Subscribers having purchased the Patent A.Right for Adams, Perry; and York countie3, (York borough, Shrewsbury, and Liverpool in the latter excepted,) in Pennsylvania, and of Frederick county, Md. of HAWORTH'S Improvement in stuffing and blocking HORSE COLLARS, Which surpasSes any thing of the kind ever brought befOre‘. the public—they are now prepared to manufa HORSE COLLARS of the best quality, an in a more neat and substantial.form than can be done in any other shop in the county. Their Establishment is situated near Thomp son's Hotel, (Stage Office,) where they - Will fur nish this article, so. valuable front its neatnessand durability. Persoyti desiring Shop Rights within the-a bove limits; will please address the subscribers at Gettysburg. WHITE F CULP. Gettysburg, Oct. 17,1145. tf HA N D-B I L LS ) Cards,:Blaas, Notices, and Printing of:every description, neatly and promptly executed at- the . Office of the Star 4' :Republican Banner. Sworn before the Mayor. Slate of New l'orh„Sjity and County of New York, ss. In the spring Af 1841, about the first of May, a youltg man calling himself C. V: CLICKENER called at my store, and after remainjug a short time, Dr.. G. Boyamin Smith came in, when I introduced them. Said Clickener, being a travelling agent,. made some proposition to Dr. Smith to take out his (Dr. Smiths') Pills. They then left my store tin Dr. S.'s house, - avowedly to consult upon the matter: At this time 1. knew said Dr. Smith had made his f‘Sugar Coated Pills" about one year, and that said Clickener had made none to. my knowledge. In the course of about .a month said Clickener applied to me (being a wholesale Confectioner) to coat some Pills with sugar -for him, stating he was about to get some up. 11. N. WILD, 451, Broadway, N. York. Sworn before me, this 30th day of June, 1845, W. F. IIAvENmEyEn, Mayor. Clickener swears he never saw Dr. Smith, until the sth of June, 1844, when lie ap plied Ibr the agency,- of his Pills in May, 1844. The following Certificate isj rout the first Druggists and others in N. Thrk, given in 1844, making it two years ago : SAMUEL BENTZ NEW YORK, June 10th, 1844. We, the undersigned, never saw or heard of "Sugar Coated Pills," until 1)r. G. BEN JAMIN SMITH n►auulactured and exhibited them to us about a year ago. RUSHTON & CO. 110 Broadway, and 15 Astor House. ISRAEL RANDOLPH, pO Liberty street. lIORACE EVERE'I7, Druggist, 90 Hudson street. JOHN CASTREE, 97 Hudson-street. Also, refer to Gen. C. W. SANDERFORD, 12 Warren street, N. Y. and Dr. T. DYOTT & SONS, of Philadelphia. • Also hundreds of Agents. Oath lafore the Mayor, in 1844. State of New York, City and County of New York, ss. G. Bejau►in Smith, within named, being duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is a citizen of the 'United States, and resides in the city of New York ; and that he is the original inventor of the within mentioned "Sugar Coated Pills ;" and that to his know ledge or belief, the said pill has never been manufactured or sold by any person except by I►imsclf or his authority ; and that the statements contained in the within paper arc true G. BENJAMIN Sworn before me, this 14th day of June. 1841. 1 JAMES HARPER, Mayor of the City of New York. The above was sent to Washington with our specification and application for a Pa 1e nn following is the reply : PATENT OFFICE. Received this 17th'day of June, 1844, from Dr. G. Benjamin 3inith, the fee of $3O paid on his applimition for a Patent for a "Pill Coated with Sugar." 11. L. ELLSWORTJI, Commissioner of Patents. Oath in 1844. Made about the day Clickener began to made his miserable imitation. City and County of N. York, ss. G. Benjamin Smith, of N. York being duly sworn, deposed' and said', that he is the sole inventor, and first manufacturer of "Sugar Coated Pills," and that he has Made them more than one year. He further saith that C. V. Clickener, of N. York ; ca►ii° to him about two months since, for the purpose, as, he said, of Obtaining the agency fin said Pills and other medicines ; that said Clickener asked for a box of said Pills— which were given him—and stated that they were the first he had ever seen. • Sworn before me this 17th day of June, 1844. CHAS. W. SANDFORI), Commissioner of . .. Deeds, N. York. Cliekcner has now the hardihopd to claim a :palm/ for iris Pills. -- We wrote to Washington oil the 19th.of Noi•embor,-184.1; and received B , ris reply, long after he pre tended. to have a patent, &c.: Dear Sir :—Yours of the 10th, with Cliekener's advertisement, is received. On examination there is no caveat - or application in this office, and consequently no patent has ever been granted him. From the enclosed Patent Laws you may judge how he has violated the laws of the United States. Respectfully yours, H. L. ELT.SWORTIL Commissioner of Patents, G. Benjamin Smith, M. D., New York City. Are the above forgeries'?—From the following judge who has forged: .1 Letter from Dr. Shcehian. Dr. Benjamin Smith : .New York, Juno 28, 1815. _Dear Sir :—The letter published in the "Family Doctor," purporting to have been written by me to C. V. Clickener, in December, 1844, has been so without my know ledge or approbation. I believe that you were the first, by about a year, to make and introduce to the Public, "Sugar Coated Pills," and arc following your business with honorable and praiseworthy exertions. ,(Signed) Yours - , &e., A. SHERMAN, M. D. 106, Nassau st. Nate of New Fork—City and Count] qf New York, 88,, Dr. t. Benjamin Smith, being duly sworn, deposal. and saith, that he has put out over $50,000 worth of his,"Sugar Coated Pills," or "Improved Indian Vegetable Tills," and that he employs 7 teams constantly, independent of the New England ; and further that he originated Sugar Coated Pills to the best of his' knowledge. 0. BENJAMIN SMITH. SWOrnbefOre me, thia . 3oth day of June, 1845, J. D. WHEELER, Commissioner of Deeds, t Sze. • • (` - Every Box, in order to be genuine, must have G. Benlantin on the side—G, .Benj. Smith on the bottom—written with a pen. -For sale at the Prin, cipal Office, '179 Greenwich street, N. York, and in GETTYSBURG, by special pointment of the PTprietor, at the Drufr ' Stores of SAMUEL 11. BUEHLER, Gettysburg, Jan. 26, 1815.-3t 9 SAMUEL S. FORNEL This. Clickener swears that "Dr Smith called at his place in June 18 : 11, when 01 . 11 depomuiLand others were fnaking his (Cliekener's) "Sugar..Coated"ePills, Which had they (teen Sel'eral 111011111 i before the public, and lertr conunalultng an immense salt; that Dr. Smith took up one Pill, asking what it was. On being told, he (I)r. S.) de clared it was the first thing of the kind he ever saw," Ste. Cliekener further deposed, that he never, saw or knew any thing, save by his reputation as a counterfititer, &e., of Dr. Smith, until the ql.lane mentioned in the affidavit. • We could not believe the above was sworn to, mitil we went to the Commissioner and found it was.so, when it was at once_pronounced a perjury ; -and measures were takeu to arrest hint wherever he may be found, The following overwhelming proofs of his fal.yehoods and bia9tess have been volun tarily furni:3ll . pd. Pr: Smith :- _ - • Now fre Fuels, Dates, 4-e PATENT OFFICE.
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