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JAMES BARBER'S
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CLOCK ESTABLISHMENT, No. 238 Market Street, above Seventh St., (south side,) PHILADELPHIA.
Where may be found a large and splendid assortment of the best modern Improved Eight Day and Thirty Hour BRASS, WOOD, AND ALARM CLOCKS ; also, CHURCH AND FRENCH PATTERN TIME PIECES, which will be sold at the lowest Cash prices.
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STRANGERS VISITING PHILADELPHIA,
Are respectfully invited to call at 174 Chestnut Street to examine WIGS AND SCALPS, AT REDUCED PRICES.
The Subscribers have now on hand a large assortment of Wigs and Scalps, which they will sell at very reduced prices. Among which are to be found Wigs and Toupees suitable for all ages, the best specimens ever offered in this city ; all warrant- ed of the best materials and the latest style.
Their friends and the public are requested to call and examine the following : Wigs, former price $20, now reduced to $12.
12,
8.
Toupees, " “ 15,
6,
7. 3.
BOGUE & CO'S. INFALLIBLE MODE OF TAKING MEASURE.
FOR WIGS. - 1, 1, circumference. 2, 2, from forehead to poll. 4, 4, from ear to ear, across the forehead.
FOR SCALPS OR PARTIAL BALDNESS .- 1, 1, from the forehead as far forward as required, to the back of the head as far as the hair grows : 2, from ear to ear across the forehead: 3, across the head over the crown.
Private Room to fit on Wigs and Toupees.
Particular attention given to the cutting of Children's Hair.
NOW READY-BOGUE & CO'S. Maccassar Oil, Bouquet Ameri- can genuine Bear's Oil, and their justly celebrated Mirific Balsam for the Hair. For sale at BOGUE & CO'S.,
174 Chestnut St., above Seventh, opposite the Washington House.
JOHNSON & CONAWAY
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JOHNSON & CONAWAY,
(LATE W. & C. JOIINSON,) No. 24 CHERRY STREET, PHILADELPHIA, Manufacturers of Hand Saws, Panel Saws, Ripping Saws, Mill Saws, Cross-cut Saws, Gin Saws, Circular Saws, Veneer Saws, Wood Saws, &c.
PLASTERING TROWELS, BRICK TROWELS, SQUARES, AND BEVELS, Straw Knives, Hay Knives, Saw Knives, Curriers' Blades, &c.
FALL KINDS OF SAWS MADE TO ORDER.
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WRIGHT, BROTHERS & CO.,
114 MARKET STREET,
SOUTH SIDE,
PHIALDELPHIA.
Who are arranging at their New Establishment, the most complete and extensive UMBRELLA MANUFACTORY in the United States, aided by all the facilities which STEAM POWER, the best mechanical skill, and CASH purchasing can afford, and are prepared and intend to manufacture in their usual superior manner, the largest, cheapest, hand- somest, and best assortment of
UMBRELLAS, PARASOLS, & SUN SHADES
to be found any where; which will be ready at all times for sale, at one to five per cent, over the bona fide cost of manufacturing, trusting to the residuum of profits which an immensely increased amount of sales may leave over current expenses for encouragement to sustain and verify " THE CHEAPEST MANUFACTORY IN THE WORLD."
WILLIAM CRESSMAN,
MILITARY CAP Manufacturer, No. 96 NORTH THIRD STREET, (A few doors below Race, west side,) PHILADELPHIA.
Where he will manufacture MILITARY and SPORTSMEN'S Articles of every description, such as Leather, Cloth, Felt, Silk and Beaver Dress Caps of all patterns ; Forage Caps, Holsters for Troops, Body do., Cartouch Boxes, Bayonet Scabbards, Sword Belts of all kinds, Canteens, Knapsacks, different patterns, Fire Buckets, Passing Boxes, Tube do., Brush and Pickers, Plumes, Pompoons, Firemen's Caps, Leather Stocks, Gun Cases, superior quality, Shot Bags, Game Bags, Drums, &c., &c. Gentlemen furnishing their own chargers, can have them leathered at a very short notice, singly or by the dozen.
DO Orders thankfully received and promptly attended to.
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AND
CARPET BAG WAREHOUSE.
The Subscriber has opened a warehouse for the sale of his goods, at
NO. 2 NORTH THIRD STREET, PHILADELPHIA;
where he intends keeping at all times, a general assortment of TRAVELING AND PACKING TRUNKS, also, Ladies and Gentlemens' TRAVELING BAGS, which he is prepared to sell at prices much lower than similar goods have ever been offered in this Market.
The Subscriber is confident that he can produce articles in his line 15 per cent. less than any other manufacturer, being much the largest dealer in the business ; and confining himself exclusively to that one branch, he is enabled to buy stock in much larger quantities, and manufacturing to greater advantage than others connecting different businesses.
Purchasers will find a great saving by calling and examining my stock before making their purchases.
H. N. PETERS.
MICHAEL FARRAN, DISTILLER,
Informs his Friends and the Public, that he constantly holds on hand
BARLEY MALT SPIRITS,
Warranted equal, if not superior to any Irish or Scotch Whiskey imported ; distilled from the best Barley Malt, which he will furnish at the shortest notice possible, by making application at his
DISTILLERY, 471 NORTH THIRD ST.,
Philadelphia.
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IMPROVED
MILLER'S HAND BRICK PRESS.
MANUFACTURED AND SOLD BY SAMUEL P. MILLER, No. 153 South Fifth Street, belon Spruce, Philadelphia.
BRICKMAKER'S TOOLS.
The Subscriber still continues the manufacture of BRICKMAKER'S TOOLS of every description. A supply of the above constantly on hand or made to order. Undoubted refer- ence can be given to those who have the Press in use when required.
OF A Medal was awarded to S. P. Miller at the Exhibition (1847) of the Franklin Institute for IMPROVED BRICK PRESS. Clay Augers, Brick Moulds and Clay Spades made to order.
All ORDERS from abroad punctually attended to.
CHARLES MARSHALL,
BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, No. 148 CHESTNUT STREET, (NEXT DOOR TO JONES' HOTEL,) Will keep constantly on hand a general assortment of LAW, MEDICAL, ARCHITECTURAL, MISCELLANEOUS AND JUVENILE BOOKS. Among the Law Stock will be found
THE STATE REPORTS, STATE DIGESTS,
and all the leading Treatises upon the various branches of the Law. Any work not upon the shelves will be procured on short notice. The entire stock of Law and Miscellaneous Books has just been purchased under the most favorable cir- cumstances for competition. The attention of the Legal Profession and the Public in general is respectfully invited to the same.
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E. C. & J. BIDDLE, BOOKSELLERS AND PUBLISHERS, No. 6 SOUTH FIFTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA,
Have for sale, at low prices, a large stock of BOOKS and STATIONERY, comprising a general assortment of
SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
CLASS BOOKS IN COLLEGES, ACADEMIES, OR COMMON SCHOOLS .- To this department of their business, E. C. & J. B. give especial attention, keeping on hand most of the School and Collegiate Class Books used to any considerable extent in this or other sections of the Union; and procuring new works of merit of this class as soon as possible after their publication, thus offering to teachers and others interested in the cause of education, an opportunity for examining and select- ing from a great number of works those best adapted to their wants.
BOOKS FOR TEACHERS' LIBRARIES; embracing works on Education, Dic- tionaries of Modern and Ancient Languages, of Geography, Sciences, Arts, Classi- cal Literature, &c., and many other works of reference.
BOOKS FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES; comprising books of Voyages and Travels, Biographical, Historical, and Scientific works, Moral Tales, and a great variety of other works interesting and instructive to the Young.
SCHOOL STATIONERY; comprising Copy, Ciphering, Exercise, Piece, and Draw- ing Books; Writing Paper, Quills, Steel Pens, Pen-holders, Ink, Inkstands, Draw- ing, Slate, and Chalk Pencils ; Celestial and Terrestrial Globes, 6, 9, 12 or 13 inches in diameter, and variously mounted ; and many other articles for the School-room.
BLANK BOOKS AND PAPER, &c.
MEDIUM, DEMI, and CAP BLANK BOOKS, in plain or extra sheep binding. FOLIO and QUARTO CAP BLANK BOOKS, half bound. CAP, LETTER, BILL, and WRAPPING PAPER.
DRAFTS, PROMISSORY NOTES, BANK CHECKS, BILLS OF LADING, and various articles for use in the counting-room.
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS,
BIBLES, PRAYER, HYMN, and MUSIC BOOKS, and a large assortment of works in various departments of SCIENCE and LITERATURE.
COUNTRY MERCHANTS, TEACHERS AND OTHERS, Are invited to call and examine the above.
DO Orders from the Country or City promptly attended .to
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FAMILY FLOUR STORE, No. 35 North Fifth Street near Arch, Philadelphia.
The subscriber would inform the public, that he makes it his particular business to select and keep for sale the choicest brands of
EXTRA AND PREMIUM FAMILY FLOUR.
His being exclusively a family custom, the same care is exercised in the selection of SUPER- FINE FLOUR, that he may furnish those who wish a cheaper article with one equally as light and wholesome, as the finer and more expensive brands. He delivers it without charge for porterage any where in the city and adjoining districts, and on board the different transpor- tation lines leaving the city.
CALEB CLOTHIER.
P. ASHMAN, MANTUAVILLE ICE OFFICE AND DEPOT,
No. 34 Spring Garden Street, above Twelfth.
CLARIFIED CIDER AND VINEGAR.
E. MATHIEU
EMIL MATHIEU'S
CLARIFIED
CIDER AND VINEGAR
ESTABLISHMENT,
No. 12 LOMBARD STREET,
(BELOW SECOND,)
PHILADELPHIA.
REFINED BOTTLING CIDER, Of Superior Quality, for Sale by the Hogshead and Barrel :
ALSO, PICKLING AND FAMILY VINEGAR, Which is well known for its fine flavour, strength and purity, and warranted to improve by age. Shipping Orders filled at the Shortest Notice.
15 CHARLES BIRNBAUM'S [ ]
LOAF BREAD BAKERY,
No. 316 Pine Street, South Side, Between 10th and 11th Streets, Philadelphia.
N. B. Rasped Rolls for dinner and private parties, made to order at the shortest notice.
EDWARD J. BRODIE,
DRUG AND CHEMICAL STORE, SOUTH EAST CORNER OF TWELFTH AND SPRING GARDEN STS.,
Where may be had a general assortment of pure DRUGS AND CHEMICALS. Also, WINDOW GLASS of all sizes.
J. P. HOYT & CO.,
DRUG AND CHEMICAL STORE, PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, PUTTY, q.c. g.c.,
Constantly on hand, No. 257 North Third, Philadelphia.
JOHN L. YOUNG, S. West corner of Schuylkill Front and Market, PHILADELPHIA.
Would respectfully invite the attention of his friends and the public generally to his assortment of
FASHIONABLE
HATS AND CAPS.
PHILIP ELEMAN,
PROPRIETOR OF
66 HARMONY HALL,"
165 SHIPPEN STREET, ABOVE FIFTH.
Has a large collection of CURIOSITIES, among which is an extensive cabinet of COINS, to which the attention of the public is invited. Many rare and valuable MEXI- CAN TROPHIES are also to be found at the HALL-a visit to which will repay all.
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LIFE INSURANCE.
PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Office No. 91 Walnut Street.
CAPITAL $50,000.
This Company is now ready to make INSURANCES ON LIVES, on the Mutual System, without liability beyond the amount of Premium.
OF All the Profits of the Company divided annually among the Insured. 0 The Premium may be paid quarterly, semi-annually, or annually, or one-half of the premium may be paid in a note at twelve months.
Individuals insured in this company become members of the corporation, and vote for trustees.
For the greater security of parties insuring with this Company, a guarantee capital of $50,000 has been created, to meet the losses that may accrue upon policies issued by the Company, to be held and used by the Trustees, until a capital exceeding that amount has been realized from the receipts of premiums.
In. this company, SHORT POLICIES, or those for one and seven years, PARTICI- PATE EQUALLY with the life policies, in the whole of the profits. In other life in- surance companies, a portion of the profit is divided only amongst the life policies-the one and seven year insurers get nothing, a very unfair arrangement, as the short poli- cies are the most profitable. Blank applications for Insurance, with full particulars, can be had at the office.
PRESIDENT. DANIEL L. MILLER.
VICE-PRESIDENT, WILLIAM M. CLARKE.
SECRETARY, JOHN W. HORNOR.
TRUSTEES.
DANIEL L. MILLER,
WILLIAM M. CLARKE,
WILLIAM MARTIN,
THEOPHILUS PAULDING,
EDMUND A. SOUDER,
JAMES E. RICHARDSON,
JOSEPH M. THOMAS,
WILLIAM P. HART,
RICHARD S. NEWBOLD,
ELLIS S. ARCHER,
WILLIAM H. CARR,
JOHN G. BREUNER,
EDWARD H. TROTTER,
AUGUSTUS W. HARKER,
WILLIAM ROBERTSON,
JOHN W. HORNOR,
SAMUEL E. STOKES,
BENJAMIN COATES, SAMUEL W. WEER,
DANIEL L. HUTCHINSON,
MICHAEL ERRICKSON,
JAMES B. M'FARLAND,
RODOLPHUS KENT,
SAMUEL C. SHEPHERD,
SAMUEL DUTTON,
CHARLES SHAEFFER,
PETER S. MICHLER, Easton, Pa.
MEDICAL EXAMINERS. EDWARD HARTSHORNE, M. D., No. 429 Walnut. MARK M. REAVE, M. D., No. 411 Mulberry. In attendance daily, from 1 to 2 o'clock, P. M., at the Office, No. 91 Walnut st.
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OFFICERS OF THE
EQUITABLE LIFE INSUR. CO.,
OFFICE NO. 74 WALNUT ST. PHILA.
CHARTER PERPETUAL-CAPITAL $250,000.
PRESIDENT-JOHN W. CLAGHORN. VICE-PRESIDENT-PETER CULLEN. TRUSTEES, WM. G. ALEXANDER,
ROBERT F. WALSH,
JOSEHH T. THOMAS, WILLIAM CRAIG,
WM. W. HALY, STEPH. R. CRAWFORD, CLAYTON, B. LAMB, ALVE E. LAING,
GEORGE N. DIEHL,
PETER RAMBO, WM. M. BAIRD,
PETER CULLEN,
EDWARD C. MARKLEY, R. F. LOPER, HARRY CONRAD.
TREASURER-FRANCIS W. RAWLE. COUNSELLOR-WILLIAM W. HALY.
SECRETARY AND ACTUARK-H. G. TUCKETT. MEDICAL EXAMINERS-FRANCIS WEST, M. D., J. B. BIDDLE, M. D. In attendance daily at the Office between 12 and 2 o'clock.
Fitzwilliam Sargent, M. D., William Klapp, M. D., J. H. Haskell, M. D., Theodore Ashmead, M. D.,
Francis C. Sims, M. D.,
Edmund Lang, M. D.,
J. P. Bethell, M. D., Sam'l Hollingsworth, M. D., Abraham Helffenstein, M. D.
PECULIARITIES.
The advantages held out by "The Equitable," will be found most favourable to the assured, and such as are afforded by no other Life Insurance Company in the United States.
The premiums are lower, and the conditions in the policy are less onerous to the assured, than in other offices. The travelling leave is most extensive and liberal.
The age of the assured is admitted on the policy, which can only be vitiated by fraud.
The Company are satisfied if the party assuring the life of another had, at the time of affecting the assurance, a bona fide interest in the life.
The policy is assignable without the consent of the Company.
If the party assured die in a duel, by his own hand, or under sentence of the law, such death will not invalidate the policy, except so far as it was the property of the deceased at the time of his decease.
By the Half-credit rates of Premiums, a creditor may assure the life of his debtor without paying more than is actually necessary to cover the risk.
Persons insured for life can, at the commencement, borrow half the amount of annual premium, and claim the same privilege for five successive years without security or deferred note.
Married women and female children oan insure the life of either a husband or parent free from the claims of creditors.
The Company not being " Mutual," the affairs of the assured are transacted without the inter- ference of the numerous persons who, in Mutual offices, have a right to search the books.
Rates for Ensuring $ 100 on a Single Life.
Age.
For 1 year.
Fer 7 years.
For Life.
.20
81
91
1.00
99
1.30
2.04
40
1.29
1.64
2.70
50
1.86
2.07
3.94
59
3.48
3.97
6.0$
Example .- A person aged 30 years next birth-day, by paying the company 99 cents, would secure to his family or heirs, $100, should he die in one year; or for $9.90 he secures to them $1,000; or for $13 annually for seven years, he secures to them $1,000, should he die in seven years; or for $20.40 paid annually during life, he secures $1,000 to be paid when he dies. The insurer securing his own bonus, by the difference in amount of premiums from those charged by a other offices. For $49.50 the heirs would receive $5,000 should he die in one year.
Forms of application and all particulars may be had at the office.
ROBERT MORRIS,
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FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE.
THE CAMDEN INSURANCE COMPANY
OFFICE IN CAMDEN,
(OPPOSITE THE STATE BANK,)
CORNER OF MARKET AND SECOND STREETS,
NEW JERSEY.
CAPITAL $100,000.
CHARTERED IN 1832.
This Company will insure Merchandize, Furniture, Stores, Dwellings and Manufactories, not exceeding $5,000 on one risk ; also, Vessels, Cargoes and Freights.
DIRECTORS.
JESSE SMITH,
JOHN W. MICKLE,
RICHARD FETTERS,
H. L. BULKLEY,
E. D. JAMES,
ISAIAH TOY,
NATHAN DAVIS,
SAMUEL ENGLE,
THOMAS W. MULFORD,
EBENEZER TOOLE,
SAMUEL BRENOVIT.
JESSE SMITH, President.
H. L. BULKLEY, Secretary.
THE PENNSYLVANIA COMPANY FOR
INSURANCES ON LIVES, AND
GRANTING ANNUITIES;
INCORPORATED MARCHI 10, 1812,
WITH A PERPETUAL CHARTER;
OFFICE NO. 66 WALNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA.
CAPITAL $500,000,
INVESTED IN WELL-SECURED
MORTGAGES AND GROUND RENTS.
DIRECTORS.
HYMAN GRATZ, PRESIDENT.
William Kirkham,
Henry J. Williams,
Samuel F. Smith,
Charles Dutilh,
J. K. Mitchell, M. D.
I. Pemberton Hutchinson,
R. M. Patterson, M. D.
Edwin M. Lewis,
S. A. Mercer,
F. Hopkinson,
Isaac R. Davis,
J. J. Vanderkemp.
WILLIAM B. HILL, Actuary.
PENNSYLVANIA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
This Company enter into the various contracts dependent upon the contingencies of human life, such as
TO MAKE INSURANCES ON LIVES, by Land or Sea, temporary, or for whole term of life.
GRANT ANNUITIES, immediate or contingent.
SELL ENDOWMENTS.
PURCHASE LIFE INTERESTS, &c.
ALSO, RECEIVE IN TRUST
MONIES in suit in Court, payable upon the decision and order of court. MONIES from Executors and Administrators of persons deceased, to accumulate at Interest, and payable to heirs.
MONIES on deposit from individuals, for stated periods, or payable on demand, with Interest, &c., &c.
Their terms are as liberal as those of any office in this country, and are about the same as those of the best English offices; and from the long experience they have had, the satisfaction they have given by the prompt settlement of all claims, and the security afforded by their AMPLE CAPITAL AND RESERVED FUNDS, they hope for a still further increase of their business.
Rates of Premiums for Insuring One Hundred Dollars on a Single Life, the assured par- ticipating in the profits, yet not liable for losses.
Age.
Premium for One Year.
Annual premium for seven years.
Annual premium for whole Life.
Age.
Premium for One Year.
Annual premium for seven years.
Annual premium for whole Life.
14
69
76
1.44
38
1.48
1.70
3.02
15
72
79
1.49
39
1.57
1.76
3.11
16
76
82
1.54
40
1.69
1,83
3.20
17
80
86
1.59
41
1.78
1.88
3.31
18
84
90
1.64
42
1.85
1,89
3.40
19
88
94
1.69
43
1.89
1.92
3.51
20
90
95
1.75
44
1.90
1.94
3,63
21
92
97
1.81
45
1.91
1,96
3.73
22
94
99
1.87
46
1.92
1.98
3.87
23
97
1.03
1.93
47
1.93
1.99
4.01
24
99
1.07
1.98
48
1.94
2.02
4.17
25
1.00
1,12
2.04
49
1.95
2.04
4.49
26
1.07
1.17
2.11
50
1.96
2.09
4.60
27
1.12
1.23
2.17
51
1.97
2.20
4.75
28
1.20
1,28
2.24
52
2.02
2.37
4.90
29
1.28
1,35
2.31
53
2.10
2,59
5.24
30
1.31
1,36
2.36
54
2.18
2.89
5.46
31
1.32
1.42
2.43
55
2.32
3.21
5.68
32
1.33
1,46
2.50
56
2.47
3.56
5.90
33
1.34
1.48
2.57
57
2.70
4.01
6.13
34
1.35
1.50
2.64
· 58
3.14
4.22
6.37
35
1.36
1.53
2.75
59
3.67
4.44
6.62
36
1.39
1.57
2,81
60
4.14
4.67
6.88
37
1.43
1.63
2.90
Pamphlets with Tables of the various rates of Premiums and other par- ticulars, will be furnished at the Office.
All Applications to the Company, relative to any department of their business, post paid, will receive immediate attention.
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SPRING GARDEN
NAIL WORKS.
WILLOW STREET ABOVE TWELFTH,
PHILADELPHIA.
The above Proprietors beg to announce that they are prepared to furnish the following articles, viz .:
Best Quality Blued Tacks, from 2 to 30 oz.
Shoe Nails, from 2-8 to 6-8 inches, Common Stout and Over Stout.
Trunk and Clout Nails, best quality.
Patent Brads, or Finishing Nails, of every description, from 3-8 to 2 inches.
Segar Box Tacks, 4-8, 5-8, 6-8, 7-8 inches, a superior article, made expressly for Box Makers.
Lace, or Gimp, and other Tacks, suitable for Coach Makers and Upholsters.
Copper Tacks, of the best quality, and of all sizes. Pannel Nails, for Coach and Omnibus Makers.
The above articles will be manufactured of the BEST RUSSIA IRON and by the best workmen, and will be warranted as represented.
N. B .- The trade supplied upon liberal terms, for cash or approved security.
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HECKERS' PREPARED FARINA. AGENCY, 101 SOUTH FRONT ST., PHILADELPHIA.
Hecker & Brother, 201 Cherry street, New York, respectfully inform the Medical Profession, that they have established an Agency and Depot for their Farina, at No. 101 South Front street, Philadelphia, under the superintendence of Mr. F. C. Treadwell, as Agent.
In addition to several analysis of the article by distinguished Chemists of New York, a sample was submitted to the analytical skill of Professor J. C. Booth, of Philadelphia, whose careful manipulations confirm the previous high character of Heckers' Farina, as food for the healthy as well as the siek. No other substance is so well calculated to establish during infancy the founda- tion of a strong and well developed physical organization.
Liebig, in his Agricultural Chemistry, page 48, (Philadelphia edition, ) ohserves: " Children fed upon arrow-root, salep, or indeed any kind of amylacious food, which does not contain ingredients fitted for the formation of bones and muscles, become fat, and acquire much embonpoint; their limbs appear full, but they do not acquire strength, nor are their organs properly developed."
ANALYSIS BY PROFESSOR BOOTH, OF PHILADELPHIA.
Laboratory, 217 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Nov. 4, 1848. Dear Sir :- I have just completed a very thorough analysis of the " Farina" of Hecker & Bro- ther, and find it to contain the following ingredients in 100 parts :
Starch, · 69.4
Formerly included as Gluten, § Vegetable Fibrin,
64
- Gliadin, Albumem, (Vegetable) 22 3.0 == 11.6 Nitrogenous Principles. Gum, 2.9 2.4 Sugar, . Bran, 2.1
Water, 9.9-98.3
The analysis is sufficient to show the excellent qualities of the "Farina" for the purposes for which it is applied, whether as a simple diet for invalids, or an excellent food for the healthy. From its qualities it must supereede others now used for the siek, as well as for making agreeable and nutritious preparations for the table.
I have given it a full trial in my family, both in sickness, and as a table luxury, and cordially commend its use to the publie without hesitation. Respectfully yours,
Mr. F. C. Treadwell, Agent for Heckers' Farina, 2 101 South Front Street, Philadelphia.
JAMES C. BOOTH.
PROFESSOR REID'S ANALYSIS.
NEW YORK HOSPITAL January 29, 1848.
I have analyzed the Farina made by IlECKER & BROTHER, of this city, and report the following as its constituent parts : 3
(Starch, 64
The particular claims of this substance to the notice of the Medical Profes- Gluten, 13 sion and the public, as an article of food for children and invalids, will rest upon Albumell, 2 its containing, in the gluten and albumen, vegetable fibrine and other nitroge- Gum and Sugar, 10 nized bodies not found in arrow-root or similar substances, and which modern | Bran, 2 chemistry has pointed out as being necessary to the formation of animal fibre, [ Water, and by means of which nature makes up for the constant waste that takes place in the human body. LAWRENCE REED, Professor of Chemistry, &c., to N. Y. Hospital.
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THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE
Appointed a committee consisting of Drs. Cheeseman, Metcalfe, and Rotton, to examine and report on Heckers' Farina. After a thorough investigation of the subject, the committee made a unanimous report in favor of the great superiority of the Farina over arrow-root, sago, potato starch, tapioca, and other farinacious substances for invalids and children, as well as being a highly nutritive and valuable food for the healthy.
A number of testimonials from physicians of the first respectability, both in Hospital and pri- vate practice, in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, and Washington, are in the hands of our Agent ; but we have adopted a rigid rule for ourselves and Agents, never to publish them- preferring to rely on the merits of the article alone to give and sustain popularity,
HECKER & BROTHER.
Strictly speaking, the Farina is neither stringent nor laxative, but restorative ; strengthening the digestive and absorbent vessels, and thereby enabling them to perform their common functions. In disordered bowels, even under the forms of confirmed diarrhea and dysentery, it is found to be a natural corrective, and by its soothing and healing properties, affords the physician the most desirable assistance. In cases of cholera, when food is admissible, the Farina prepared under the direction of a judicious physician, can scarcely fail to be salutary. As prevention is preferable to eure, the free use of Farina, by persons in health, would tend to preserve that sound condition of the body, which so often enables it to escape from, resist, or overcome disease.
For modes of preparing this delicious article for the table, see the directions on the papers in which the Farina is put up, and the circulars which may be obtained at the Agency.
For sale at the principal Drug Stores-wholesale by F. C. TREADWELL, Agent for Pennsylvania, No. 101 South Front Street, Philadelphia.
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