Q(: vitt for die Presbyterian Banner and Advocate. Acrostic. BY- . REQIITSEIT N ear to thee, my Saviour and King, A brays thus may,l be; N eater, yet nearer, my soul still bring, C cuss rife to follow, and closely cling, Y balding my heart to thee. J esus, my blessed 'Redeemer, lives, A nd only on him •I rely ; N or can I ever salvation receive, B acept unto hips I cry. J ust as I am, sinful and poor, O Saviour, I come to thee ; L et me never cease knocking at mercy's door; L et the leper but bathe, and, find a mire, Y et in,Lova's cleansing sea! MARY. Nicklesville, Aprii, 1859. For the Preabyterlan Banner and Advocate, •Fresbytery of lowa. At the late meeting of the Presbytery of lowa, held in Lilfertyville, Rev. A. C. McClelland, was received from' the Presbytery of Logansport, `and a call put into hitt hands .from the Mt. Pleasant churoh. It was accepted, and N.rrangements were made for his installation. The pastoral re lation of Rev. Salmon Cowles to the West Point church, and that of Rev. John R. Woods to the Bentonsporr church;•were dissolved. Rev. Francis R.: Dinsmore, and Elder William Thompson, were appointed Commiesieners to the General Assembly. . In relation to the North Western Theological Seminary, Presbytery Resolved, ,Thatin the judgment of this Presby tery, the,establishment of such an Institution is a desideratum, at a period as early as may be cen• sistent with,its•permanency. Resolved, That in our- opinion the city of In dianapolis is not a suitable location for said Insti tution, inasmuch as it does not occupy a position in the, great Territory of the North-West suffi- Mandy central. .Resolved,, , That the location of such a Seminary should be left to the entire uncontrolled judgment of the whole Church, as represented in the Gener al Assembly. The following. Minute was adopted ACTION IN B.RLATIOM TO DANCING AND OTHER IM MORALITIES. WIIERBAS, The Moral Law ' as illustrated and enforced by the precepts of the Gospel, is the great standard of Christian morality and the great rule and.directory of Christian life; and whereas whatever doctrine or practice conflicts with its letter or its spirit, must, by all fair and logical reasoning, be considered as unbecoming and in expedient on the part of professing Christians; ancrwhereas the practice of promiscuous dancing is neither encouraged by the letter or spirit of any precept of the great code of Christian morals ; and whereas the General Assembly of 1818, in a pastoral letter to the whole Presbyterian Church in the United States, have included this question. able amusement, in the category of theatrical and other kindred dissipations, and declared it to be, in their judgment as dangerous as it is plausible and fascinating, inasmuch as it " steals away pre cious time, , dissipates religious impressions and hardens the heart ;" and whereas an enlightened public sentiment in the world; though it may not restrain the world's practices on this behalf, nev ertheless condoms it and urges it as a reproach to the cause of Christ, when practiced by individual Christians; therefore, Resolved, That while this Presbytery presumes not to legislate where Christ has not legislated, it is nevertheless competent to declare and expound authoritatively, the enactments of Christ, as touching the immoralities and inexpediencies of Christian conduct within the churches over which the Holy Ghost has made us overseers. Resolved, That while the praotioe of dancing at parties, ootilions or balls, or even in the parlors of Christians, or training children to dance—as also the practice of card•playing in any form—is unwarranted by the letter or spirit of any precept or approved practice connected with the kingdom of Christ, the experience of thousands warrants the declaration, that it is mischievous in all its tendencies—that it forms no part of the faith or practice of the kingdom of Christ—that profes sors of religion cannot indulge in any of these amusements without compromising their Christian character, conforming to the world, maintain ing • the " appearance of 'evil," grieving the Spiritof God;•unfitting their own.minds foe the spiSual services that God requires, and encour aging,the intpinifeittby their example' to' reject the Gospel and continue in sin. Resolved, That the Sessions of our churches, by virtue of their ordination vows, are bound - to study the purity as well as the unity and peace of the Church ; to exercise a faithful parental super vision over the conduct of the members on this behalf; as well as in relation to all other impro prieties, and ''with long-suffering and patience" to exhort, rebuke, or exclude from the Lord's table, .suoh as, after kind admonition, pmevere in the practice of dancing, or any of the immor alities named above. Resolved, That these resolutions, as also the aotion.of the Presbytery in 1866, be read as soon as convenient from the pulpits of our respective churohea, and that it be, and hereby is, enjoined upon all the Sessions of our churches to discharge faithfully their duties on, this behalf. Resolved, That this action be published in one or more of the papers of our Church. CitANORY F. TAILOR, Moderator. Timothy Stearns, Slated Clerk. Nor the Presbyterian Banner and Advocate. • Presbytery of St. Paul. The Presbytery of St. Paul met at Minneapolis on Tuesday, April 26th. All the members pres ent but one. The Rev. Levi Hughes presented a letter of dismission from the Presbytery of Logansport, and was received as a member of the Preabytery of St. Paul. Rev. J. if. Riheldoffer and Elder P. McCormick were elected Commissioners to the General As sembly, and Rev. J. C. Caldwell and Ron. Wr.n. Holcombe, elder; alternates. Upon the , Oierture sent down by the last Gen eral' Assembly to the Presbyteries, with reference to the Demission of the Ministerial Office, Pres bytery took the following action: Resolved, That the Overture from the General Assembly (p. 289, minutes of 1858,) in regard to the Demission of the Ministerial. Office, be an swered in the negative. After considerable discussion, this reso'ution was unanimously adopted. The following resolutions were adopted: Resolved, That this Presbytery regard with anxiety the condition of the Domestic Missionary work, one most vital to the enlargement, law once, and honor of our beloved Chgroh, to the welfare of our land, and to the advancement of our dear Redeemer's kingdom on earth. Scat tered thousands of our members in the new and growing portions of our Territory, many organ ized but weak churches, and large districts of country blighted for want of evangelical effort, all cry out for a vastly more extended and vigor ous exercise, of this arm of the Church. We see with apprehension , the surpassing energy with which other denominations are absorbing our elements of growth, and occupying almost to our exclusion, most important regions, especially in the valley of the /Mississippi and on the Pacifio• coast. Resolved, That we desire humbly and impor tunately to repieeent to the . General Assembly, the necessity- as presented to our eyes, of a thorough reconstitution of this department of the Church's influence, as to its aims, its spirit, and its working power. Resolved, ,' That , the General Assembly be solicited to , consider and determine ..uptin the practicability of appointing five district Secrets ries, whose whole business it shall be to explore unoccupied fields, to visit, counsel, and cluster into, the most convenient charges, feeble congre gations, to,assist in the advantageous location of ministers; animated by a missionary spirit, and more especially of the younger class, with which a beneficent Saviour is enriching and recruiting our aggressive strength, to urge the general 'adoption of plans of systematic beneVolence, and otherwise to superintend and further the interest and enkindle more fervently the zeal of the membership of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. The following was also unanimously adopted: Resolved, , That this Presbytery warmly sym pathises-wi the the proposition emanating from our beloved brethren in India, to observe in common with the churches in other parts of the Christian world, the Bth of. January, 1860, as .a 'day of univer sal prayer for the outpouring of the }toy Spirit on the heathen nations, and we would express the hope that our General. Assembly will, at its corning.session, advise the observance of that day throughout our own and by all branches, in this and other lands of the Church of Christ. The last evening of the session was spent in connexion with the congregation, in public reli gions exercises. It was a missionary meeting; addresses were delivered by Rev. Wm. Speer, of the Preabytery of California, and -the Rev. 8: Jackson, late, of Spencer Academy. Brother Speer;is now preaobing to one of our ,ohnrehes, and expects to become a Member of our PresbYtery at its next meeting. His health, seems - to be improving under the influence of this invigorating climate, and we trust 'that he may Use strength leing,to continue his 'useful labors, , !and 'stove as efficient as a domestic missionary, at he has been a foreign. J. G. RIBALDLY/ra t Stated Clerk. toe the Preabyterian. , Beaner and Advocate. Presbytery of Dl&waft. The Maumee Presbytery met on the 12th inst., in Hicksville, and had the most pleasant and ,encouraging meeting that we have enjoyed for many years. All our churches are now supplied, or are about to be supplied with the stated preaching of the Gospel, with the exception of two very small congregations where there is no present hope for success. We have, indeed, but five ministers in our body, but we htvie two licentiates laboring with acceptance in our bounds, and Brother E. B. Raffensperger is about to settle, with pleasant prospects, in Toledo. All our churches which have the stated means of grace, seem to be in,a favorable condition ; an unusual number of con verts have been added to a numher of the con gregationFil ; and in our church (Union) quite an extensive revival has been enjoyed. Rev. Wm. Al. Reed, after an•enamination in all the course required by our Book of Government of candidates for ordination, was received from the German Reformed .Churoli into our body. Rev. Anderson, and J. L. Hosac, were apppointed Commissioners to the General Assem bry, and Rev. J. M. Layman, and Armstrong Erwin. alternates. stespecting the North. Western Theological Seminary it was Resolved, That it be the sense of this Presby tery, that the North-Western Theological Semi nary be under the entire control of the General Assembly; that it should be so located as to cor respond to the name ; and that our Commission ers be instructed to vote adcordingly. The following petitioliwas direoted to be pre aentedto'the Assembly, viz : ' To the General Assembly of the. Presbyterian Church, in session at Indianapolis, on the third Thursday of May, 1859, the Presbytery of Mau mee would petitioitithat a new Synod be organ ized, consisting of the' Vresbyteries of Maumee, Findley, and Sydney, and also of Mtirion, if it doneent. The Synod to'be named Maumee, The Overture respecting the Demission of the Ministerial Office, was answered in the negative, at our meeting last Winter. LIMB DORLAND, Stated Clerk. For the Presbyterian Banner and Advocate. The triesbytery of Coliinibus. This Presbytery, met in the First church of COlurabus,.on 'the 19th`of April: The reports on the, State of Religion showed that the churches were in a healthy and growing condition. The Rev.. G. L. Kalb, and Elder E. C. Clarke, of Cir . eleville, : were appointed Commissioners to the 'General Assembly. Mr. D. D. Christy, a licentiate of the *Presby tery of Cedar, was received under our care, and appointed stated supply to the churches of Bien don and Mifflin till'nextlmeeting. The Overture of the General Assembly in regard to Demitting the exercise of the Ministerial ` Office, was an swered in the affirmative. Rev. W. S. Rogers was beard in regard to the Oxford Female College, and that Institution itrali recommended to the liberality of the churches.- Supplies were appointed as =follows : Dublin—Rev. , Washburn, Third Sabbath of May ; Rev. Finley, Second Sabbath Of June ; Rev. Johnson, Second Sabbath in July ; Rev. Hoge, Second Sabbath of August; Rev. Hub bard, Second Sabbath of September; Rev. Woods, Second Sabbath of October. • Lower Liberty—Rev. Dr Hoge, Fourth Sabbath of April ; Rev. Dunlap, Fourth Sabbath of May ; Rev. Hubbard, Fourth Sabbath in `June; Rev. Washburn, Fourth Sabbath in July; Rev. Smith, Fourth Sabbath in August; Rev. Tid ball. Fourth Sabbath in September. Messrs. Hoge , and Galbraith were appointod to hold a meeting at Amanda, anti administer the Lord's Supper. Smith and Maynard to hold a like meeting at ; Hoge and Johnson at Menden •' Maynard and Hoge, at Lithopolis. The time of these meetings to be-determined by the Committees, in consultation with the pastors or Sessions of the churches to be visited. The neat stated meeting of Presbytery into be held in Kingston, on the first Tuesday of . October. J. D. SMITH, Stated Clerk. Nittrarg fatirts+ ESTHER, the Hebrew. Persian Queen. By 800 W. A. Scott, D.D., of San Francisco. Pp 353. San Francisco , : H. H. Bancroft Co .1859. Dr. Scott is well known not only as an eloquent and able preacher, and an indefatigable pastor, but also as a -fervid:and instructive writer. While in New Orleans,..he published a series of lectures on '" Daniel: A Model for Young Men," and sincelis removal toCalifornii, he has given the Church and the wo , id ""The Wedge of Gold," " Trade and Letters;" and " The Giant Fudge ;" all of which have acquired, a wide reputation. And now he comes before us with a new volume on the Hebrew-Persian Queen, orig inally delivered as lectures. The great idea seized upon in this, and his other publica tions, seems to be that the whole of sacred Scrip ture is intended for the instruction of mankind and the edification of the Chattel?, and that to confine ourselves to paiticular parts or isolated passages, is to deprive ourselves of much of the benefit intended for us, and also to do violence to the Word of God. He would have all the books of Scripture read and studied by the people, and •discussed from the pulpit, so that their history, beauties, and "truths, might be made to appear, and that the Bible might be 'brought to occupy its proper place in the intel lect, in the heart, in our worship, and in the daily concerns of life. One reason of the selec tion of subjects he has made, is to be lopnd in the fact that they occupy portions of the holy writings that are generally , overlooked. With this idea in view, Dr. Scott has taken up the Book of Esther, from which he has deduced the present volume, abounding in historical; ' geo graphical, and biographical disquisitions, in overwhelming refutations of errorists of various olasses, and in earnest presentations, by forcible arguments and vivid illustratiOns, of the most important social, political, and religious truths. In all his researches and dissertations, the great aim of Dr. Scott, of whatever he treats, is •to make the Messiah appear as the Redeemer of the world. One beautiful Spring, a farmer, after working busily for several weeks, succeeded in planting one of his largest fields in corn. But the neighboring crows, not having the fear of the law in their hearts, and being Any thing but tee-totalers, found their way to the farmer's cornfield, and, departed fre quently, corned. The farmer, not being willing that the germs of a future crop should be destroyed by either fair. or foul means, determined to, drive the bold marau ders to their nests. Accordingly, he loaded up' his trusty gun, with the intention of giving them, upon their next visit, a warm reception. Monroe. By the Author of "salad for the Now the_ farmer had a parrot,. as .talkative - Solitary," &c. Pp. 420. New York: Charles and Mischievous as those birds usually are, Scribner, 124 Grand Street. London : Richard ; and being very tame, it was allowed its free Bentley. Pittsburgh: John S. Davison. 1869. dom to come and go at pleasure. Strolling This new work, by the well-known-.author o f around some time after the farmer's ,deola " Salad for the Solitary," is, as its name indicates, ration of war against birds in general, and an assemblage of the best sayings froM the best crows in particular, whom should it see but anthers, concerning " Anther Craft," "Youth and ' a number of those bold, black robbers en Age," .‘The Human Face Divine," 4 The Witchery = gaged industriously in the farmer like °con. of lint," ." Single Blessedness," "Origin of Cele- potion of raising corn. " Pretty Poll" be brated Books," "Night and Day," "Fame," - , ing a lover of company, without much oar " The Magic. of Music," and ",The Bright ing whether good or bad, hopped over all Side." The selections have been taken from a obstructions, and was soon engaged with them, in what I suppose was quite an inter :: wide field of reading, and laid down and fitted eating ,epnversation on the many advantages together with excellent judgment and taste ; of a country over a city life. Their friendly while the author enlivens the whole by a most talk might have been quite prolonged, had genial fancy and attractive style. The reader • not a Passing wind wafted - it tothe - ears of will find this book brim full of literary remin-. the farmer, who was leisurely smoking his 'scenes of the sayings of the wise, of quaint and calumet by, the cozy fireside. piquant illustrations, of delicious humor, -of the Up started he, breaking in his hurry, the sallies of wit, and of profound suggestion. It is " p i pe of peace"—a bad, omen for the crows a book that will be relished by both the gay and —and with his gnu he sallied forth. Reach the'thoughtful;'a capital book for th e s e a side, ing his--cornfield at length, he saw -at a the Springs, and the quiet country retreat during glance (tho Ugh he overlooked the parrot) the Summer. The publisher has <done his part the, state of affairs. Leveling his gun, he admirably, as be always does. , i fired, and with the report, was heard ,the death scream of three crows, and an agon izing shriek from poor Poll. As the farmer advanced to see what exe tuition he had made, the unwounded crows arose in the air, loudly pleading their•ca,•use as • the departed. On looking among the murdered °rows, great was his surprise to see stretched. upon the ground his enis 'claievous parrot, with feathers sadly ruffled, and a broken leg." You foolish bird," cried the farmer, "this comes of keeping bad company." The parrot did not reply—probably be. cause it did 'not know exactly what to say; but it looked very solemn, which answered just as well. On carrying it to the house, the children, seeing its wounded leg, ex claimed— " What did it, papa—what hurt our pretty Poll?" "Bad company—had company 1" answered the parrot in a solemn voice: • " Ay,- that it -was," • said the farmer, "Poll was with those wicked crows' when .I fired, and received a shot intended for them. Remember the parrot's late, children, and beware:of bad company." `,Xith these; Werds thefarmer turned . Around, and•with.the ..aid of his wife, ban daged the broken leg, and in a few weeks &ratans Anour AFRICA. - A Farewell Address to Sunday Scholars. By Robert Moffat. 18mo., pp. 72. Philadelphia : Preskyteiian Board of Publication. 1859. This is another capital little book'just added to the catalogue pf our Board. We desire to see nothing more appropriate'for our Salibath School Libraries: It is fraught with thrilling interest, and yet it is a mere missionary narrative. TER CpPVALESCIINT., By N.• Parker Pp. 456.. New york: .ohOrleB Sarib't4r;l24 grand Street. ' Pittsburgh . : :Tolan S. Davison, Wood street. 3159. Mr. ' Willis has'bien for many y . ears struggling against the progress of hereditary consumption, .and with, much success. But during his retire ment at Idlowild, he-has not been an but an attentive reader, an admirer of Nature in all her different moods, and a lose observer of men and events, the results of, which be has regularly 'communicated to others, in his own inviting style, through the columns of the Home Journal. Of his letters, the public has never growu wearY. His command, of appropriate language, - and his ability to give words their ex' a:at - Meaning; and also convey hilvowni . sitirtioular Nshades; of ideas, have always been admired. ~He will continue to. have, readers as long as he may write. This volume is a collection •of these letters, extending over an I. pi t/ 'A'IAI interval of several years, giving the -author's reflections on books, scenery, and distinguished characters, visits to. Washington Irving, to the South, and to the East, his efforts in checking the progress of disease, and his many and va rious observations on the customs and habits of society. MOTHERS AND INSANTS. Nonses AND NURSING. By Dr. Al. Donne, late bead of the Clinical Department of the Faculty of Paris," &c., &o. Pp. ilO3. Boston:. Phillips, Sampson 4.• Co. Philadelphia: I. B. Lippincott j• Co. 1869. !This is .a translation from the French of a treatise on nursing, weaning, and the general treatment of children, by an eminent lecturer in the medical schools of Paris, wbo has made the subject of which it treats,. his specialty, and who was selected by Louis Philippe to make choice of a suitable nurse for the Count of. Paris. In a se ries of chapters he discusses all the conditions of the nourishment of infancy, artificial nursing, teething, regimen, &o. All the questions that arise with regard to the rearing and health of the child are here presented by a most competent au thor, on the most approved principles, an& in language that can be understood by all, so that the book is a valuable one to every mother and to all who have the care of infante. LOVE ME LITTLE, LOVE ME LONG. By Charles Reads. author 0f..." White Lies," &o. 12m0., pp. 435. New York Barper 4- Brothers. 1859. This author has risen,' into ,the upper rank of what is popularly called light literature, and his writings aro in great demand in Britain. Our engagements have prevented us, from doing more than glatMing afthe volute° in order to ascertain its general character. FRANK. ELLIOTT; or, Wells 10 the Desert. By. Aiwa Challen. author of the "Cave of Madhpelah," Christian 11fdrale," Szo.' Phila delphia: dames Mallen 4. Co ; Lindsay, .Blakiston. Mr. Challen is not only a successful fublisher, but also a preacher, a poet, and a writer of, clearness and force. The present work is a tale of the 'duetted( century, the materials of whiLeh are drawn from actual life, as seen in the city and in the rural districts ;, among the lowly, the forgotten, and the neglected. The real object, however, Boerne to be 'the presentation of the Gospel doctrines as they are understood and practiced by the followers of Alexander Campbell. In deience -of infant baptism, and baptism by sprinkling, the author introduces a Methodist preacher, into whose *mouth he puts weak arguments, and then, as the author supposes, he silences him. But we, hope that in the next attempt of this kind, Mr. Chalten will allow the character he introduces to defend infant baptism, and baptism by sprinkling, to use' the arguments any Presbyterian or Methodist capable of dis sussing these subjeCts, would use, and he will - find that victory will be no easy task. THE. LIFE GT NORTic AMEF.,I9AN 'Wpm. Iv B. Jaeger, late Professor of ZoolcigY and Beton) , in the College of New Jersey. Assisted by H. a .Preston, M. D., with numerous illustrations. 12m0., pp. 319. New. York: Harper Broth ers. r 1869. The condition of our being, attaches us to the kingdom of nature arbitted'Us, and the more min ntely we examine into the wonders of that king dom, the greater will our delight be with the objects of investigation, and the more enlarged' will our conceptions be of the wisdom of the great Creator of all. This delightful .volume has been published at a fitting season. The approach of Spring, heralds the appearance 'of' the insect world in all their wondrous variety and beauty. The young in the families of city life are looking forward to their Summer tours,' or their retire ment in the country. Here, then, is a fitting manual for such scenes. How much real enjoy ment is lost by the young in our households, be cause of the want of such scientific knowledge, as this book conveys I We hope that it may have an extensive circulation. MORE ABOVT JESUS. 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WOORD 8z C MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN HATS CAPS AND STRAW GOODS WHOLESALE AND It 131 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, Have now on hand for Spring sales, as large and complete an assortment of Goods as can be found in any of the East ern cities, consisting of Fur, Silk, and Wool Hats, of every style and quality; OAPS of every quality and latest fashions; Palm Leaf, Straw,: Leghorn, and Panama HATS; Straw, and Silk BONNETS, etc etc. Persons .wisbing :to purchase either by Wholesale or Retail, will find it to thew advantage to call and examine Our steak. CHOKE Equauxor GROCIORIES. Lz PALL STOOK jrust received, and for sale at reduced prices. 60 bags choice Rio Coffee ; 25 do. old Government Java Coffee;3o do. choice Green Laguayra do.; 4 bales prime Mocha -b hhde. Lovering's Syrup ; 50. bbls. do. Crushed and Pulverized finger; 50 do. Refined White and Yellow ' do.; ' 100 hf. chests Oolong Tea; 25 do. do. Young Hyson Tea. , Teas of all grades put up in caddy boxes, for family nee, together with a fresh supply of Spices, English and Amert can Pickles and Sauces, Foreign and 'Preserved Fruits, Fish in various sized packages, &a. The attention'of Housekeepers is requested to my Cata logue, which will be furetislied by mail if desired, contain log an extended list of goods. Goode delivered free of charge for cartage, at any of the. Railroad 'Depote or Steamboat landings, and orders, however moll ; carefully filled. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.. JOHN A. RENSHAW, Family Grocer. 263 Liberty Street Pittsburgh. • ap 1 BROOKS & COOPER, O. 75 MARKET STREET, PITTSBURGH DEALERS EXCLUSIVALY IN MOT Y rT..lq• G AND HOUSE=FURNISHING DRY GOODS, • Have Just Received A• NULL ASSORTMENT OF SPRING GOODS maI94m TI EE INVITE TEE ATTENTION OF IF the public to the PHIEAVELPERA . . Housekeeping Dry Goods Store, where may be found. a large assortment of all kinds Of Grp Goods. required in fUrnishing a house, thns saving the trouble usually experienced in hunting- such article. in various places. To consequence of our giving our attention to this kind of stock, to the exclusion of dress and 'frincy goods, we can guarantee 'our priees and st3leeto be the most favorable in rite market • •" IN LINEN GOODS, we are able to give perfect satisfaction. being the OLDEST ESTABLISHED WEBS STORE in the. city, and having been for. more than twenty years regular. Importers from some of the hest manufacturers in Ireland. 'We offer, also, a large stock of • FLANNELS AND -.IIfUSZ7NS, of the best qualities to be obtained, and at the verylowest prices. Moo, Blankets, Quilts, Sheetinps,Tickings, Damask 'fable Cloths, and Napkins, Towellings, Diapers, Huckabece, Table and P 19120 COVerS. Damasks, and Moreau's; LEV:A r land Muslin Curtains, Dimities. Furniture Chintzes, Window Shadings, &c., ke. JOHR.V. OOWALL & SON, S. W. corner of Chestnut and Seventh Ste., ap3o-tf Philadelphia. NEW ARRIVATs OF PI/k/LOS.• NEW SCALE AND . 7 OCTAVE CHICKERING PIANOS The subscriber has frost received, direct' from' Boston, the MAST SUPPLY or the NEW SOALE 00T&VE DUICHERING PIANOS, to which the attention of mix , chasers Is respectfoily invited. These are in addition to a Ranee:, lot'' of the seven octave new scale Brat class Pianos. received from the, manufactory of CHICK IcRING Sc SONS, all of which %resupplied to purchasers at Boston Factory prices. delivered - at Pittsburgh free of the eapense of freight or risk, and every Instrument WARR ANTRA. The improvements recently'made by °bickering & Sons, iu their seven octave &sterols Sfapos, have been most see. mei - ally applied to their new 634eotive Pianos, a class of io• straments , iistended'lo meet the waits' orpurchasers of .moderate means.' The Improvement consists in a complete change in what Is called : the Bea being a radical change throughout the entire Pianos - all the Pianos now on hand, from the same firm. WITH OUT THE IMPROVEMENTS ANNOUNCED ABOVE, will be sold at a DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT The price of the new vale WA octave Pianos will be from raw to 000, and of the 7 octave new scale, from $3OO to $7OO, according to the style of exterior. The subscriber has also the exclusive agency In this city for the sale of MASON & HAMLIN'S Melodeons and Organ Harmoniums The Melodeons and Organ Harmoniums of' Mason & Hamlin are pronounced superior to all others;-by Doctor Lowell Mason; by William Mason, the celebrated Organist of Dr. Alexander' s Chord: ' New York : by-Thalberg, the world.renowned Pianist; by George I. Webb, Gustave Sat. ter, and nearly all the distinguished artists and; musical celebrities of the country. They have received the FIRST PRIZE MEDALS at ovary exhibition, over all anmPotitora- • The prices of Mason and Hatelin'a Molodeons and Organ Harmoniums are se • . 414 Octave Portable Melodious, 5 " Monble-Reed Portable, 6 "PlinoZtilelifeladeons , 100 5 at " Doublelteed, 150 Orru Harmoniums, will: 4 stops r . . 200 is 400 ‘l 5. d "' ink " " aididttdopiichue. A l i ber al tosaturchesora For sew only by . JOHN • = gale Agent for Obicheriag4 Bous , Pianos, and &Won & Thurnlies bloloileous mud Orgamltsrusonloms, ' fsgslly No, 81 Wood Bt., Pittsburgh, Pa. VB)111114 I A HI BLINDR. ARIT . BTON CO., MANDFACTITRERB, h WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRAIBIRB. N 0.82 North SECOND Street, above Market, Plbiladelphla The'largeet,ehespeet,end beet assortment of PLAIN and PANOY B.UNDiEt of any other establishment n the United States. REPAIRING promptly attended to. Give tte a call sod satisfy yourselves. feB-ly EM SIBIU ins T ER-PROOF AND Alt.' DURABLE FIRE AND W ATER-PROOF ELASTIC CEMENT ROOFING. The firm of PERRIN & JOHNSON having, by mutual consent, been recently dissolved. G. S. BATES and WM. JOHNSON give notice that they have entered into partner.hip, for the purpose of carrying on the above ROOFING RUMNESS, in all its branches, under the name and firm of BATES & JOHNSON, at the old stand, 75 Smithfield Street, near Diamond Alley. We are now preparcd tc cover, with our SUPERIOR ROOFING, steep or flat roofs, over rough boards, and shingles, composition or metal roofs, steamboats, railroad cars, being admirably adapted to withstand the various changes of weather, or the action fire, and it is not in jured by being tramped upon. We also attend to repairing old .gravel roofs, in the most thorough manner; also, to cementing tin, iron, copper, or zinc roofs,' making them water-tight, and securing them against the action of the weather. for $1.50 per square, (one hundred square feet ) SHINGLE ROOFS CEMENTED, Preserving them and rendering them FIRE-PROOF, for $2 00 per square—discount for largo roofs. . This roofing is CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER KIND OF ROOF, and is insured at same rates as metal roofs, and is fast superseding . all other kinds. Roofing material for sale, with instructions for applying. References and certificates at office; BATES & JOHNSON, 75 Smithfield St., near Diamond •Alley, - Pittab'g, N. B.—. Our canvas is not rendered worthless in, preparing It for the roof. • 00.16-13 r pL.A.STER, AND LIDICE. Plaster Paris for Agricultural purposes. • • Do. do. for Stucco work • • Snow-white Lime; an extra article. LOilisville Lime; a large stock always on band, and sold wholesale and retail. tiff. W. WAL.LWL`Li, WO 3m 313 Liberty Street, Pittsburgb. F IRST PREDIIVE. AWARDED BY THE. STATE PAM TO , GRAFF & 00. FOR THE BEST STOVES AND R,A Noss FOR mamas. AND BEST WOOD COOK STOVE. Diploma for beet Laundry Steil. Also, on hand a large assortment of Heating Stoves, Plain and "Fancy Grate Eton* Fenders, Hollow-Ware, Ac. No. 2.41. Liberty, at the head of Wood Street. fel.9-1.7 WALL PAPER , WALL PAPER Owing to the INCREASING DEMAND FOR PAPER HANGINGS, W. P. MARSHALL & CO., Ham made large additions to their extenstro stock, com prising styles for PARLORS, CHURCHES, HALLS, LODGES, CHAMBERS, , OFFICES, DINING ROOMS, VESTIBULES. In Gold, Velvet, Bequet, Plain and' Panel WINDOW-CURTAINS, TESTERS, F.IREBOARD . • Making the most complete assortment WES:I - OF — THE MOUpTAINS. N. 8.--A large trade enables us to sell at . VERY LOW PRICES. W. P. MARSHALL & CO., • malt Sm No. 87 Wood Street, Pittsburgh. D • ESTABLISH C WAKE= - HODS E. W. -. M 7 NO. 112 MARKET STREET, NEAR LIBERTY. We have just received our supply of Spring and Summer Carpets and Oil Cloths. Our stock is full and complete, comprising Velvet Carpets; BrUsseli Do.. Three 'Ply Do.; . , Tapestry Ingrains; Superfine Do. Venitian Carpets. Also, a good assortment of Oil Cloths, Matting; Stair Rods; Rugs, Window Shades; also, Agent for. Bailey's Patent Shade and Fixtures, Ac., &c. The abOve goods have been selected with great care, and bought direct from the manufacturies, and of our own im portation. Please call and examine our stock ma26-2ca W. DUCLINTOCK & T. ' M'CAI[CE, • Gainer of Liberty and Sixth Streets, Pittsburgh, have received their SPRING STOCK OP GOODS for . , MEN'S WEAR, Comprising the latest importations of Cloths, Cassiineres, Veminge, de., which they are prepared to make to order in a style and at such prices as cannot fail to please. Their Stock of • : • . READY MADE CLOTHING,. Cot and made under their own: supervision, is got up In a Tory superior Manner, - arid will be sold at the LOWEST CASH PRICES. , ma1.2.1y CARPET WAREHOUSE, NO. 87 POMMEL ST., .NEAR WOOD, PITTSBURGH. W. D. It. - irCALLUM, Italie now in store a very:large assortment of goods in their line, to which they respectfully invite the attention of par 'chasers. The following are a few of the articles which neually compose our stock: .Wiltons, . Velvets, . BrUssels, • Tapeetries, Three Ply,and Ingrains of every grade. Hall and Stair Carpets, Stair Rods, Mat tinge, Rugs, Meta, Venetian Blinds, and Blind Trimmings, Gold-Shades, Piano and Table Covers, ac., &c. O&RPRTS FOR CHURCHES, at reduced rate& We offer all at a very alight advance on cost. _ aptutf . W. D. & H. WCALLUM. MEDICAL. GAY LET' $ ALMADINIC•— FOR: THE cure of Chapped Sahli,. Tatter, -Drynipelas, Sore Breasts, Burns, Old Sores, Chafing and Scalding of the Skin in Children, and, in fact, all diseases and affections of the Skin. This elegant and popular vegetable preparation is used daily by many eminent physicians in their practice, with great success, as the testimonials in yossession of the proprietor will show. It is put up neatly in porcelain boxes, at 25 and 50 cents each, Bold by Druggists generally, and by the Proprietor, A. W. OAYLEY;Druggiat auttOhemist, No. 1800 Chestnut Street, Phila. utal9. m PE 4tENT 0 IPF COMPLYIIII with the earnest request of hundred, of their pi tienta, HRS. C. M. FITCH AND J. W. SIMMS, Have concluded to remain PERM4NI2'ITLY IN PITTSBURGH And mhy. be consulted at their.office, N,0.,191 PENN STREET, OPPOSITE THE ST. CLUB HOTEL, Daily, (except Sundays) for CONSUMPTION. ASTHMA BRONCHITIS and all other CHRONIC COMPLAINTS cow pile-sled with or causing Pulmonary Disease, includink Cs tarrh Heart Disease, Affections of the Liver, Dy,Spepsia Gastritis, Female Camplaints, etc. DRS. FITCH & SYKES would state that their treatment of 'Consumption Is based upon the fact thatthedisease exists in the blood and system at large, both before and during its development In the inngs, and they therefore employ Me chanical, Hygienic and Medicinal- remedies to purify the • blood and'strengthen the eyetem. With these they use . Medicinal Inhalations, w.f.!' they value highly, but only an Palliatives, (baring no curative effect when used alone,) and Invalids are earnestly cautioned against wasting the precion& time of curability on any treatment based upon the plansie ble, but false idea that the " seat of the disease can be reached in Or direct :manner by Inhalation," for as before• stated, tlieleat of 'the disease is in the blood and Its, effects only in the lunge. air No charge for consultation. ,N list of questions will be sent to those wishing to con. - snit us by letter. inl4f a m C URE FOR CONhIIML,P.X.I.ONS DR. CHURCHILL'S DISCOVERY! Winchester's Genuine Preparation of Dr. T. F. Churchill's Compound of the HYPOPHOSPHITE.S OS LIME, SODA,' AND - POrABH. A OPEOIFIC REMEDY FOR THE TREATMENT OP C 0 NB UlAt P T I 0 N. The great ohemico-Medical Discovery of the celebrated Dr. J. F. Churchil,l, of Paris, first made known by him to the French Academy of Medicine about two years ago, marks a new and important Era in the annals of Medical Science. - Nov, for the first, time le the hietory of the world, has a REMEDY been found that surely strikes at the very founda tion of Pulmonary Disease, and by restoring the deficient chemical elements of .the blood, increases the principle which constitutes nervous or vital force, invigorates the nutritive' functions, and.thus not may've/4e, but also PlLE v)orrs, the development - of this hitherto most Weil-Scourge of the human race. • air Okla /ON TO MB PUBLIC. 1114 Vmions preparations are already in the market, purport ing to be based on Dr. OlturchilPs discovery the which tre solemnly caution both the profession and public. ' To remove all doubts in regard to the chemical purity of my preparation of IlyPophosphites, I beg the attention of the public and the profession to the following Tswrifforiy or Dx. Onwrox _ . iv I have carefully analyzed samples of the llynophosphiteet of Lime, Soda, and Potash Irom which Mr. 3. Winchester manuuctures Dr. Churchill's Compound Solution of the Hypophoephites, and find them to be, properly made and chemically pure. - Haviistbad many Opportunities of test ing the uniform parity of the articles which he uses in compounding, this new remedy for consumption, and having a personal knowledge of his honesty and integrity,' feet that I can assure the Profession and the Public that this Preparation of the Ilypophosphites can be relied on. " Jinn it. CHILTON, M.D., Chemist. "New Yorh,February 3, 1859." And' now; to, further caution the public against impure and unreliable preparations claiming to be founded on Dr. Churchill's dleeovery„ I quote an extract from a letter pub lished by him, dated the 24th of April, 1858: TEE:TIMMY Or DR. CHURCHILL " To be used *ith effect, the flypophosphites must be per fectly pure; otherwise they may, m some cases, appear alto gether inert, or even injurious. In five cases out of six, the Salts usually sold as pure 'in Paris, under the name of lifypophosphites, are totally unfittor Medical use. * * "I. use no other treatment of .any kind, unless required hy the existence of complications, such as interetarrent in flammation of the lungs, diarrhea, cardiac disease; &e." The use of the ilypophospites shows these preparations to have a two-fold and specific action. On the one hand, they increase the principle, whatever that may be, Which consti, totes nervrus force; , and, on the other, they are the most powerful blood treneratiag agents, far superior to any hith erto known The physiological effects of their use are shown by an in. crease of nervous power, sometimes even from the first day of their administration, together with -an unnsual.feeling of comfort and strength The, appetite increases, Meen in an extraordinary manner. The evacuations become more regular and more Bbl:indent the pereptrationa, if any hare existed, cease,. sleep becomes calm and profound. All the general symptoms disapPear7leith a rapidity which briefly marvelous %, • Price at, or three bottles for, tn. Single bottles any, in concentrated soltition: sent by mall, prepaid, when enecially ordered: :All orders:for three bottles or over, sent by Ex ; press, at cost of the party. Druggists supplied on the low est terins,'for cash. 'All respectable &eaglets will, anon have my preparitiomfor sale. Each' bottle has a -fac-sintae signature, and is acoompanied with directions for use. milers and all necessary Information given to &R °ish* inclosing a,staos p, to , - J. .WINCEEtStEit. , • . ..A4Pericalk.aPAPPl#P.Ae.°V.j, . l urn No. 49 him' Bt., N. , x . DISEASES OF THE EYE. DR. J. R. SPEER devotee special attention to the treat ment of Mileages of the Eye, and piirforma all operations necessary for their removal. OENIGE AND DWELLING, Mt PENN STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA. OFFICE HOURS-8 to 0 o'clock A. M.; 12 to 2P. M. 2m4. r.'l•%%l3ultGH WATER CU.ELM EsTAB... LISIDIENT—Located at river'lle Station, on the Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne and Chicago Railroad. and Ohio, River, ten miles West of the City. This institution cm blues superi or advantages, for the successful treatment and complete cure o' dialyse. We wonld especially invite the attention of females who have suffered for years, and have almost despaired of ever finding relief. to our establish ment. We can recommend this institution to female suffer ers with great confidence, as in our long experience in diseases peculiar to their sex, we have had an almost uni form success. We will gladly give any furtherinformation to those who desire it. Address Box 13.94, Pittsburgh, Pa. ap24-tf H. PitEASE, M. 11, Physicians. DR. CHURIORI'LLOS SPECIFICS FOR CONSUMPTION. , SYRUP OF PRE HYPOPROSPEHTES, Composed of the Hypophosphites of Lime, Soda, Potassa, and iron. These remedia a were brought to notice by lir. John Francis Churchill, an eminent.physician of Dublin, and have attracted much attention front the medical profession. To give a general idea of their set ton, we make the leg extracts from Dr. Churchill's Peter On the Proximate Cause and Specific Remedy of Tiberefalreis ' " read elute the,Academy of Medicine, eerie, 1867. Says Dr. C.:— " The total number of cases of Phthisis treated by one amounts to thirty-five. All were- eatber in the second or third Stages of the complaint; that is, they had either softened tubercles or cavities in the lunge: of Mese, nine recovered completely, the physical signs of the disease die. appearing altogether In eight out of that number; eleven improved considerably. and fourteen died. The results will be found to justify the following conclusions "The proximate cause, or at all events an essential con dition of the tubercular diathesis. is the decrease in the systeM of the "phosphorus which it contains in an oxygeni sable state. "The specific remedy of the disease consists in the WC Of a preparation of phosphorus, uniting the two *auditions, being in such a state that it may be directly assimalated, and at the same time at the lowest possible degree of oxy dation. " The effects of these Salts upon the tubercular diathesis is immediate ; all the general symptoms of the disease dis appearing with a rapidity which is really marvelous. If the pathological depetit produced by the dyscracy is of re cent formation, if softening has only just set in, and does not proceed too rapidly, the tubercles are re-absorbed and disappear. When the softening has attained a certain de. gree, it sometimes continues in spite of the treatment; and the issue of the disease then depends upon an anatomical condition of the local lesion, on its eel out, and upon the existence or non-existence of complications. I have made numerous attempts to modify ,the local condition of the lungs by the Inhalation of different substances, but have never obtained any satisfactory result independent of what was to be attributed to the specific treatment. The Ilypo- Theephites are certain prophylactics 'against tubercular disease. " The physiological effects show them preparations to have a two-fold action ; on the one hand they increase the principle, whatever that may be, which constitutes tier voumforce, and on the other, they elevate the tone of the several functions concerned in 'alimentation and nntrition. They seem to - possess, in the highest degree, all the them pentical properties formerly attributed by different ob servers to phosphorus itself, :without any of the danger which attends the nee cf that substance. The different preparations of Hypophosphorns Acid will undoubtedly oceupy.one of the meet, important places in the Diatom The success of this treatment being so much in advance of anything before attained in the management of this heretofore almost incurable disease, calls for a thorough testing of these remedies. With this view, thecombination here offered in the form of Syrup has been made. The beneficial effects of these Salts are hot limited to Consumption alone; they are appropriate remedies in a large class of affections resulting from loss of nervous force, Dyspepsia, Scrofula, debilitated conditions of Females, lack of vital action in Children and where the osseous system is defective- Understanding the chemical nature of these Salts, physicians will be enabled to use them in a large class of diseases where they seem to be indicated. We have every advantage in maw:factoring these arti cles. The Dry. Salta - -we have been engaged in manufac turing largely since they were first brought to notice, and we know them to be strictly reliable. The Syrup is a com binational the Salts, containing a little over five grains to the teaspoonful, and is the most pleasant form, for taking them. , The large demand for this article has induced us to fix it as low as e. reasonable profit will permit. We pack it with care, so that it will go safely, and all orders will receive prompt attention. Price for four ounce bottles, 60 cents; eight ounce bottles,111.00; pint t ottles, WO, or four for five dollars. A liberal discount made to the trade. W. J. M. GORDON & BROTHER, Manufacturing Chemists and Pharmaceutists, N. N. cor. Western Row and Eighth Street, malady Cincinnati, O. T sar RS. WINSLOW, it. An experienced Nrirse and Female Physician, pre• sents to the attention of mothers, ber SOOTHING SYRUP, For Children Teething *blab greatly facilitates the process Of teething, by soften ing the gums, reducing all inflammation---will allay ALL PAIN and spasmodic action, and is SURE TO REGULATE THE BOWELS. Depend upon it, mothers, it will give rest to yourselyes, and IiBLTDP AND, HEALTH TO YOUR INFANTS. We have put up and sold- - this article for over ten years, and can say in 1301 , FIDENCR Pr and Taunt of it, what we have never been able to sayof any other mediein*--nev. er has it FAILED, in a sin P"" gle instance to EFFECT A CURE, when timely used; $:4 never did we know an in: stance of dissatislbetion by _any one who used it: On the contrary, all are delighted I" with its operations, and speak in terms of highest oly commendation of its magical effects and medicaVvirtues. We speak in this matter "what we do know," after ten years' expetience, and pledge our reputation for t 2; the fulfillment of what -we here declare- In almost every instance where the in fant is suffering from pain SR and exhaustion, relief will be foundin fifteen or twenty I—l minutea' after tke syrup is administered. This valuable preparation is the prescription of one of the most EXPERIENCED Ey and SKILLFUL NURSES in. New England, and has been used with never-failing sue- THOUSANDS °OF OASES. It not only relieves the w child front pain, but invigor atesthe stomach and beivels; corrects "acidity; and - gives tone and energy to the whole system. It will almost in. steintly relieve GRIPING IN THE - BOWELS, AND WIND COLIC, and overcome convulsions- which, if not speedily rem. edied, end in death. We believe it the best and surest remedy in the world, in all N cases of DYSENTERY AND DIARRHEA IN CHM DREN, whether it arises from teething, or from any other cause. We would my to every mother who has a Z child suffering from, any of the foregoing complaints- I _ l de not let your prejudices, nor the prejudices of others, stand bet Ween your suffer iog child and the relief that will be SURE—yes. ABSO LE [`ELY SIIRE—to follow the use of this medicine, if timely need. Full directions for using will - accompany each bottle. None genuine -unlessthefac-simileofOlllt- TIS & PERKINS, New York, is on the outside wrap. Sold by Druggististbroughl:qout the world. Principal Office, No. .18 Ceder St. New York. fel9-ly .ii DR. M'LANE'S CELEBRATED VERMIFUGE LIVER PILLS. WE beg leave to call the atten tion of the Trade, and more especially the Physicians of the country, to two of the most popu lar remedies now before the public. We refer to Dr Chas. N'Lane's Celebrated , Vermifuge and Liver Pills. We do not recommend them' as universal Cure-alls, but simply-fol. what their name purports, viz.: THE VERMIFTIGE, For expelling Worms from the human system. It has also been admirustered with the most satis factory results to various Animals subject to Worms. THE LIVER PILLS, For the cure of LIV'ER COMPLAINTS, all BILIOUS DERANGEMENTS, SICK HEAD-ACHE, &C. In cases of FEVER AND AGUE, preparatory to or after taking Qui nine, they almost invariably make a speedy and permanent - cure. As specifics for the above men tioned diseases, they are Unrivaled, and never known to fail 'when ad ministered in accordance with the directions. Their unprecedented popularity has induced, the proprietors, FLEMING BROTHERS, PITTSBURGH, PA. - to dispose of their Drug business, in which they have been success fully engaged for the last Twenty Years, and they will now give their undivided time and attention to their manufacture. And being de termined that Dr. M'Lane's Cele brated Verrnifuge and Liver Pills shall continue to occupy the high position they now hold among the great remedies of the day, they will continue to spare neither time nor expense in procuring the Best and Purest material, and corn pounci them in the most thorough manner. Address, all orders to - MOS. Pittsburgh, Pa. P.S. Dealers and l Physicians ordering from others than Fleming Bros, will do well to write their orders distinctly, and tithe none but Dr. lintattes, prepared by _Malang Ihms. Fitistnagh, Pa. To those wishing to giro theta a trial, we will forward per mail. pint paid, to any part of the. United States, ono Igne of Pills for bivalve tineAeeent postage, stamps, or ono vial of Yonne - ago for fourteen threetenkstamps. orElem Iron Onmaa must Ee secompanied by twenty cents est% sagia.ly AND
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