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Strangers, as well as residents of the town, wishing for likenesses of themselves or friends, are requested to give me a call, and I will guarantee them perfect satis- faction, or no pay will be asked.
Pictures taken equally as well in cloudy, or even stormy weather.
·PRICES OF DAGUERREOTYPES.
In frames ? size, $6 to $8
For Lockets, $2
Pins, 2 50
In cases 1
3
3 50 to 5
" plated, 3 00 to 5 00
1 66 6 to 8
" gold, 4 50 to 16 00
Plates, Cases, Chemicals, and every article used in the art, for sale on the most reasonable terms, and at greatly reduced prices. After the first of April next, the subscriber will occupy the splendid rooms now be- ing fitted up in the
New Block, corner Main and State Streets,
expressly for his use. It is his intention that these rooms shall not be surpassed by any thing of the kind in the United States. They will be furnished with the best side and sky lights of any establishment in the country, and he does not intend that his pictures shall be surpassed by any. A thorough course of instruction given, and apparatus furnished on the most reasonable terms. O. H. COOLEY.
66 4 to 6
66 3 to 5
Rings, 2 50
2 to 3 Lockets, gilt, 75 to 2 00
ADVERTISEMENTS. 161
F. L. DAVENPORT, Accountant and Book-keeper. Bills collected, Accounts adjusted, and Books posted, On the most liberal terms. Apply to V. W. Skiff, Watch maker and Jeweler, corner of Main and Sanford streets.
INSURANCE AGENCY. HENRY STERNS, . Agent for the STATE MUTUAL AND MANUFACTURERS Fire Insurance Companies, AND THE NEW ENGLAND MUTUAL Life Insurance Company. ALL OF BOSTON. Office, Fountain Row, opposite Court Square.
ALLEN BANGS, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR. Office, Byers' Building, Elm Street, 4th door from the Post Office.
ROBERT CROSSETT, FURNITURE & READY MADE COFFINS No. 9, Main Street, Springfield, Mass.
WHITE'S Daguerreotype Rooms, OPPOSITE COURT SQUARE. IOpen daily, from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
CHAS. STEARNS.
PROPRIETOR OF THE
SPRINGFIELD AQUEDUCT,
Can furnish pure soft Spring Water, to any family in the village who may order it.
AQUEDUCT OFFICE, W. BRIDGE ST.
W. H. CLEVELAND, M. D.
Physician and Surgeon. Walnut Street, Armory Hill.
Has had nearly 30 years experience in New York and Massachusetts, and good success in diseases of Women and Children, such as
Nursing Sore Mouth, Croup, Bowel Complaints, Worms and St. Vitas' Dance, Rickets, Dyspepsy, Dropsy, Liver Complaints, Jaundice, Coughs, Scroffula or King's Evil, Cancers, Scald Head, Salt Rheum, Gout, Rheumatism, and chro- nic Diseases generally.
He also has had extensive practice and good success in Fevers of all kinds.
Springfield, Mass. 1848.
YOUNG & MONTAGUE, Hair Dressing and Bathing Saloon, Hastings' Building, opposite the R. R. Depot, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
H. A. BROWN. BOOK BINDER, Corner of Main and State Streets.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
RICHARDS & Co.
Importers and dealers in FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
B ARDWARE
Agawam Block, N. Main Street, opposite Massasoit House, Nails, Window Glass, Sheet Lead, Lead Pipe, Em- ery, Files, &c. making a general assortment of
Hardware of all kinds.
Particular attention paid to the selection of all kinds of
MECHANICS' TOOLS,
Which will be sold as low as they can be bought in Boston or New York.
Springfield Marble Manufactory,
Main Street, opposite the Massasoit House, and near the Rail Road.
Marble Monuments, Tomb & Head Stones, Of every description, made to order. Springfield, 1848. GEO. KEEP.
DANIEL REYNOLDS,
B
Particular attention paid to Horse Shoeing. Blacksmithing in all its branches done to order. [ Entrance to Shop on East Court Street, rear of Hampden Hall and on Sunford Street.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
Springfield Family Medicine Store.
F. BIGELOW & CO.
DRUGS & MEDICINES
Successors to C. L. Covell, Wholesale and retail dealers in
DRUGS, MEDICINES.
Perfumery, Brushes, Bottled Soda, Congress Water, Dental and Surgical Instruments, Min- eral Teeth, Gold and Tin Foil. - ALSO - A choice selection of pure Liquors for Medicinal purposes.
Miss R. POMEROY, Dealer in FLORENCE, STRAW & SILK BONNETS
CAPS, FLOWERS, LACES, RIBBONS, &C. Opposite the Springfield Bank, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
JAMES H. MORTON, Attorney & Counsellor at Law Lombard's Building, Main St. Springfield.
CHAS, PARKS, Agent for SASH AND BLIND MAUUFACTORY, Corner of Sanford and Market Sts. Springfield. Sashes and Blinds made to order, at prices that can not fail to suit.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
W. K. PLUMMER 7 Dealer in FANCY AND STAPLE DRY
Goodrich's Building, Main st, near the Depot, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
LOUIS C. FIEDER, FASHIONABLE Cabinet flaker, Upholsterer,
Curtain & Drapery Hanger, NO. 1 1-2 PURT'S BLOCK, Main Street, Corner of Bliss,-Shop Bliss Street, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
GEORGE DEWEY, Dealer in all kinds of Cabinet Furniture, Chairs, AND ING ASSES
No. 1 1-2 Burt's Block, Main Street, Corner Bliss, Springfield, Mass.
P. H. GROVER, Dealer in every kind of
NO. 1, NEW STORES,
Opposite the New Baptist Church, Main Street, Springfield, Mass.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
O. A. SEAMANS, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, And Commissioner for taking the Acknowledg- ment of Deeds, and Instruments under Seal, and Depositions, for Massachusetts, To be used in the States of Connecticut and Vermont. Office on the Hill, opposite U. S. Armory, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. I Collecting promptly attended to.
COWLES & LOMBARD, Manufacturers and dealers in LADIES' HAIR BANDS, BRAIDS, RINGLETS & WIGS, GENTS. WIGS & TOUPEES, Perfumery, Hair Oils, Soaps, with a variety of
Main Street, Springfield, Mass.
A. F. COWLES, Lombard's Block, J. LOMBARD, Stockbridge's Block.
DAVID WARNER, HOUSE & SIGN PAINTER,
And imitator of WOOD & MARBLE, Corner of Sunford and Berlin Sts. SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
SAMUEL C. RAY, TAILOR,
And dealer in English, French, and American Cloths, Ready Made Clothing, Cravats, Collars, Bosoms, &c. Opposite Court Square, Main St. Springfield.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
PALMER CLARK 7
DEALERS IN French, German, English and American Beavers, Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Doeskins, Rich Vestings, and Tailors Trimmings, AND MANUFACTURERS OF fashionable Clothing.
Garments made up in the best style and most approved Fashion, under the supervision of MR. WILLIAM B. HANCOCK, Also, constantly on hand a large and fashionable Stock of
Ready Made Clothing and Furnishing Goods, Opposite Court Square, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
BROWNIN JONES, MERCHANT TAILORS 7
No. 2, State Street,
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
Every style of Garment made and trimmed in the best manner and on reasonable terms.
SAMUEL F. BROWNING, WILLIAM A. JONES.
Harnesses and Trunks.
The subscriber keeps constantly on hand, on the east side of Main Street, two doors north of State Street, a good assortment of
Harnesses, Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bags, &c. 1 Which he will sell cheap for cash. £0 GEORGE MAY.
Springfield, 1848.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
FRIZELL & AVERY, Merchant Tailors,
And dealers in fashionable
READY MADE CLOTHING,
Keep constantly on hand a large assortment of Super- fine Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Trimmings, &c. which they will manufacture to order, in a superior style and warrant to fit.
Also, every variety of ready made CLOTHING, FURNISHING GOODS, &c. No. 2, Burt's Building, Main Street, SRINGFIELD, MASS.
SIMONS & KIBBE,
MANUFACTURERS OF
CONFECTIONERY, Syrups of all kinds, Carbonated Mead, Soda Water, Ice Creams, Pastry, &c. Also, wholesale and retail dealers in English, French, and German Toys, Perfumery, &c. Z. K. SIMONS, GEO. A. KIBBE.
SPRINGFIELD.
0 Dealers from any part of the country, by sending their orders, (cash inclosed) may be supplied on the most reasonable terms.
J. M. WOOD
BOOK & JOB PRINTER
RUGOLES PATENT.
Corner Main and State Streets.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
W. L. FITCH, M. D. Physician and Surgeon.
Residence and Office West Worthington St. SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
J. M. LOOMIS. Manufacturer and dealer in
HATS, CAPS AND FURS,
Buffalo, Wolf, and Bear Robes, Muffs and Tippets, Hut and Cap Trimmings, Stocks, Collars, Bosoms, Shirts, Scarfs, S.c. Exchange Row, Main Street, Springfield, Mass.
WILLIAM H. BLISS, Wholesale and retail dealer in
THATS CAPS AND FUR'S. Gents. furnishing Goods, Umbrellas, &c. BURT'S BUILDING, SPRINGFIELD. W. H. B. keeps in the basement of his store a large and beautiful stock of
PAPER HANGINGS, Borders, Fire Board Prints, Figured and Plain Green Paper, &c. which he offers at wholesale and retail, at Boston and New York prices.
WILLIAM HANKERSON, COPPER SMITH 2 Worthington St. next to Church's Rope Walk. All kinds of Copper Work, Kettles, Soda Fountains. every description of Copper Pipe made and repaired with neatness and dispatch.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
PARSONS & CO. Under the Town Hall, State Street, SPRINGFIELD, Dealers in
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, of all kinds, Grass, Field, Garden and Flower Seeds, WOODEN WARE, Corn Parchers, Flower Pots, Mats, Willow Ware, &c.
ROBINSON & COLTON,
LUMBER DEALERS ,
Water Street, south of Bridge Street, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
Keep constantly for sale all kinds of seasoned Pine Lumber, White Wood, Cherry, Black Walnut, Mahog any, Shingles, Lath, &c.
At the lowest prices for Cash.
H. A. Robinson, L. W. Colton.
WILLIAM E. MONTAGUE,
Manufacturer of
Hanesses, Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bags, &c.
W. E. M. keeps constantly on hand, all kinds of Goods usually found in a Harness and Trunk Manufactory, at his store in Roger's Building-corner of State and Wal- nut streets-opposite the U. S. Armory,
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
Equal Rights ! No Monopoly ! TECK & COIS ..
WESTERN INDEPENDENT EXPRESS,
DAILY BETWEEN
Boston, Springfield, Northampton, and Albany, and intermediate places.
FOR the transportation of Merchandize, Specie, Notes, Collection and Paying of Bills, &c., and all business entrusted to our care will will receive our special attention.
OFFICES-Boston, 5 Devonshire street ; Springfield, 12 State street ; Albany, No. 5 Exchange.
JAMES D. BREWER, Importer and Dealer in FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
HARDWARE IRON AND STEEL, NAILS, WINDOW GLASS, SHEET LEAD, LEAD PIPE AND PUMPS, Coach Trimmings, Cordage, &c. Corner of Main and State Streets, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
HERVEY HILLS, Manufacturer of
JOINERS' PLANES
Wholesale and retail, Maple Street, Springfield, Mass. Repairing done in the best manner and at short notice.
R. MORGAN, Mechanical and Surgical DENTIST,
No. 11-2 Exchange Building, corner of Exchange and Miller sts. CABOTVILLE, MASS. 1
T. H. WILLIAMS,
IST
Corner of Cabot and Exchange Sts. 03Over Mrs A. Wait's Store. 50
L. S. J. PREVOST, SURGEON AND BOTANIC PHYSICIAN, Dwight, Corner of School Street, CABOTVILLE, MASS.
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ADVERTISENENTS.
G. M. BIGELOW, Soap and Candle Manufacturer, CENTER STREET, CABOTVILLE. Cash paid for Tallow. 0
WOOD YARD
The subscriber would respectfully give notice to his friends and the public, that he is opening a Wood Yard, in front of his Scap and Candle Manufactory, on Center Street, where he will keep for sale good dry and green Wood, both hard and soft, of various qualities ; and will deliver it in quantities to suit purchasers.
Terms Cash.
G. M. BIGELOW.
NATHANIEL CUTLER, No. 8 Merchant's Row, opposite Cabot Bank, DEALER IN BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, AND GLOVES.
Also a large assortment of Ladies and Gentlemen's India Rubber over shoes at wholesale and retail. Cabotville, 1848.
L. WALCOTT, TAILOR AND DRAPER,
No. 3, Merchant's Row, CABOTVILLE, MASS. All garments made at this establishment, warranted to fit.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
L. LANE, Merchant Tailor,
Cabot Street, near Exchange Street, CABOTVILLE, MASS,. is constantly receiving from New York and Boston, CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, BEAVER CLOTHS, TAILORS' TRIMMINGS, &c. which he offers on the most reasonable terms.
C. V. LANE, Cabot St., near Exchange St., Bookseller and Stationer,
CABOTVILLE, MASS. Keeps constantly for sale on favorable terms SCHOOL BOOKS, MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY, &c.
WARREN SMITH, Druggist & Apothecary, and dealer in choice
Family Groceries, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, and choice Spirits for medicinal purposes only All orders promptly attended to. Prescriptions put up at all times with correctness, neatness and dispatch .. No. 3 Exchange Block, on Exchange St., CABOTVILLE, MASS.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
WATCHES, JEWELRY, &C.
WHIPPLE & SKIFF.
Are daily receiving at the Large Watch, Jewelry Store, a good supply of
WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER WARE, &C.
Selected with great care from the best sources, of the Manufacturer and Importer, and at their lowest prices, to wit :
Gold and Silver Lever Watches,
Made to order, by E. S. Yates & Co., and H. L. Matile, with fine Ruby Jewels, also by several of the best manufacturers in Liverpool, in the best and every variety of style, adapted for Ladies and Gentlemen's use. Also, an assortment of
GENEVA LEPINE AND ANCHOR WATCHES,
With Gold and Silver Cases, plain and engraved, Gold, Silver and White Dials, with a new improved? Escapement.
RICH GOLD JEWELRY.
Cameo and Stone Bracelets, with chains, bands, or braid, Coral, Pearl, Stone and plain Rings, a splendid assortment of Stone, Cameo, and Coral Pins, Guard Fob and Vest Chains, manufactured to our order of 16 and 18 carat Gold, Keys, Pencil Cases with or without
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
Gold Pens, Thimbles, Ear Hoops, double and single Hunting Lockets, Sleeve Buttons, Necklaces, &c. &c.
SILVER WARE,
Manufactured from coin expressly for our trade, viz : Tea, Desert and Table Spoons, Sugar and Salt Shovels, Butter and Fruit Knives, Forks, Napkin Rings, &c.
PLATED GOODS AND BRITANNIA WARE,
Including Castors with six and seven bottles, Cake Baskets, Spoons of every style plated on German Sil- ver, Forks, Tea Bells, &c. together with a good assort- ment of Britannia Ware, including Tea and Coffee Pots, Castors, Lamps, Candle Sticks, Spoons, Cups and Pitchers.
CLOCKS.
Brass Alarm. Common Brass and Wood eight day and thirty hour, Gothic, new styles. We have the largest assortment of Clocks that can be found in Massachu- setts.
LOOKING GLASSES,
Selected with great care from the best French Plates and polished Frames, they are a good article and selling cheap.
FANCY ARTICLES, &c.
Shell, Pearl, Silver, Velvet and Morocco Card Cases Velvet and Bead Bags, Bead and Plain Purses, Gilt and Silver Boquet Holders, Silver, Shell, Steel Top, and Horn Combs, Pressure Tea Bells, Silver and Steel Specks, Silver Thimbles and Pencils, American Pocket Cutlery, warranted, Pocket Compasses, Linen Provers, Magnifiers, Scissors, best quality of Razors, Bag and Purse Clasps, Steel Beads, Tassels, Accordions, Teeth, Hair and Cloth Brushes, Wallets, &c.
All the above with a great variety of other seasonable Goods we offer at wholesale or retail on the most reas- onable terms.
WHIPPLE & SKIFF.
COFFINS.
FURNITURE WARE ROOMS.
La N. CROCKER,
Would respectfully inform his friends and the Public enerally thatshe has and keeps constantly on hand as arge and rich an assortment of furniture as can be found n the County of Hampden, manufactured of the best materials and warranted to give perfect[satisfaction as egards prices and quality.
Please call and examine"for yourselves at the FURNITURE WARE ROOMS, Opposite Burt's Building, 4 Main St. SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
N. B. He has ¡REMOVED his Coffin Ware Room rom Sanford street, to No. 4 Main street, at his old stand, where he has fitted up a separate room for Coffins, und where he will be ready to answer at the shortest notice," all orders for Coffins, of all kinds and sizes, nade of
Mahogany, Cherry, Black [Walnut, White Wood, Pine, &c. READY MADE COFFINS, Constantly on hand. Shrouds, Caps, and Plates,
Can be furnished at short notice.
He will also furnish Carriages, conduct Funerals, and attend to all arrangements desired
I Persons wanting Coffins in the night time or on the Sabbath, will please call on the subscriber at his residence, Court st. L. N. CROCKER.
E. F. BROWN'S LITERARY DEPOT, No. 4, Merchant's Row, Cabotville, Mass.
The Subscriber continues as usual, to supply all the CHEAP PUBLICATIONS, MAGAZINES, and NEWSPAPERS in any part of the Union, on the earli- est day of publication, and at the lowest prices, whole- sale or retail.
Letter, Envelop, Cap, Post Office, and Bill Paper ; Ink, Wafers, Quills, Pens and Holders, Pencils, Cards, and every variety of
STATIONERY.
Also, Bibles, Testaments, Annuals, Hymn, School, Juvenile, Miscellaneous, Song and Music Books, con- stantly on hand,
-TOGETHER WITH
Transparent Window Shades, Fruit and Confectionery, Lithographic Prints, Picture Frames, Choice Cigars, &c. &c.
THE PEKIN TEA COMPANY, OF NEW YORK,
Has appointed the subscriber agent in Cabotville for the sale of their highly celebrated Teas.
E. F. BROWN, No. 4, Merchant's Row.
STILL LATER! JUST IN TIME !! FISK FREELA
Having just received large additions to their
Immense Stock of Clothing, Would say that they WILL sell at prices that defy all competition ! BOYS' CLOTHING. We have now in Store the largest and best assortment that can be found in town.
GENT'S FURNISHING OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CAPS ! CAPS ! CAPS ! ! Of all the latest styles, at astonishingly low prices. REMEMBER! The Old Stand, No. 3, Fountain Row, opposite Court Square .. N. B. Our facilities are such that we can and will supply Wholesale Dealers as cheap for CASH, as they can be supplied in New York or Boston.
GOODS
TO
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WHIPPLE & SKIFF
DEALERS IN
CLOCKS, WATCHES, JEWELRY SILVER AND BRITANNIA WARE, LOOKING GLASSES, FANCY GOOD., &O. SIGN OF THE " LARGE WATCH." Corner of Main und Sanford Streets, SPRINGFIELD, MASS
Witches and Clocks, of every weenription, neally n paired and warranted, by an experienced workmon
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