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manner any form of attack the saving to the nation
will be immense for should the undertaking prove
successful, of which there seems tc be no doubt, a
few millions expended in building vessels on this nor
del would free from the necessity of erecting ma
nv forts contemplated, and would place the lives
and property of citizens in a state of complete
security. With sides impenetrable to all missiles
which the genius of man has hitherto discovered,
and armed with immense guns, carrying the terrible
shell invented by this same gentleman more than
twenty years since, and, after trial by Commodore
Decatur and other eminent officers, purchased by,
and in possession OF, Government, no hostile
feet would dare approach our shores, with the know
ledge their part that they would be likely to
counter an engine of war like this. From expert
ments deemed, by joint board of army and navy
officers assembled for the purpose, perfectly conci-
sive, no ship fleet however powerful could with
stand her fire. Carrying such immense guns she
could place herself in the distance out of the reach
of her antagonist Or that failing, she could range
along side and with the shell blow her out of water
in few minutes. These shells are certain in their
fire and be handled with entire safety; whereas
the Paixhan shell, burning with fuze, is uncertain
in exploding and, if it does not burst the moment
| of contact, which is accident, does no more
mischief than round shot OF the same caliber.
For the protection of our lake frontier and har-
| bors on and adjacent to the Gulf Of Mexico, war
steamers of this description must prove invaluable.
few such vessels, operating In the Gulf of Florida
would give security to our Southern coast in that
|
India islands, while it would keep open passage for
| the trade of the Mississippi.
| Our country must be placed in state of defence
and no consideration justify further delay. All
unnecessary expenses should be retrenched and rigid
economy every where exercised. But to urge this as
excuse for withholding appropriations required 10y
the wants of the navy, is not likely, believe, to
find much favor with the Representatives Of an en-
ightened people. Money drawn from the people fol-
this object finds its way back into the pockets
i a ,ctn fho Lob and IN.
falmer, and is widely and equally diffused the
| country.
| After careful examination ofthe subject and con.
suting the most distinguished officers of the navy WI
can confidently recommend this proposition to the ia
vorabe consideration of Congress. Mr. Stevens
stands high of practicable science; he has
bad much experience in every branch of steam and
naval architecture, and has but lately returned from
a visit of observation in Europe.
Believing therefore, that appropriation for this
object will accomplish much good, and will in
the end vast amount of expenditure, the committee
report the accompanying bill.
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DAGuERRE1S


MAGICAL PICTURES, FROM PARIS
Representing the soondeid effects of Day aud Night.
AT CARUsps ASSEMBLY ROOM,
MESsRs. MAFFEY & LONATI,
X HATEFUL for the very hattering encourage
VI ment which has been extended to them by the
citizens Of Washington, have determined to remain
Anew NIGHTS MORE,
And respectfully announce that they have added
A NEW HISTORICAL PAINTING,
Which they hope will increase the attraction of their
so much admired exhibition.
THE EXHIBITION WILL BE CONTINUED
THIS EVENING.
FIRST PICTURE,
THE REMAINS OF NAPOLEON,
In Church des Invalides Paris, on the 18th De-
cember, 1910.
SECOND PICTURE
THE CHARMING VALLEY OF GOLDAU,
Qn Switzerland)
THIRD PICTURE,
The admired and unrivalled interior Of the
CHURCH ST. ETIENNE DU MONT,
At Paris, representing a Midnight Mass.
FOURTH PICTURE,
The magnificent view of the city of
VENICE, ON A FESTIVAL NIGHT.
HOPEN EVERY EVENING.4n
Exhibition to commence quarter before O'Clock
Admittance so cents. APP IL
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CUGAR FROM CORN-STALKS The Ma
- tiona Agricultural Society has published Mr.
Webb's Experiments on the Manufacture of Sugar
from Corn-stalks. Also, the specification of the
latest patent for making oil and candles from lard
sc.
The types are still standing and gentlemen who
wish to transmit this interesting information to their
friends can be supplied with copies of the pamphlet
GA pages 6vo) at the low price OF ~ so per hum
dred copies, if early application is made to
j. & G. S. GIDEON,
Printers, 9th street, near Pennsylvania avenue
APP 6-3tif
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pOUQUETS, CUT FLOWERS,an and PLANTS
- Having now at the Greenhouse adjoining our
store extensive bloom of Csmeas and other choice
flowers, will be prepared during the whole winter
to supply at the shortest notice Boquets Cut Flowers
and Towering Plants for the balls and parties The
Public respectfully invited to call and examine the
house, which is open at all hours of the day.
Flowers, Plants, Bulbous Roots, Flower Seeds,
Fruit and ornamental trees and Shrubbery &c. pack
ed to 60 to any part of the country.
]. F. CALLAN & CO.,
Opposite the New General Post Office.
feb S.eO3tif
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lizard TIMES AND RESUMPTlON-Th
IL fashionable complaint of "hard times and con-
scquently frequent applications for credit has induced
DR.. VAN PATTEN to announce thus publicly his
moderate and much reduced of charges, which he
will continue few weeks longer, after which he must,
in duty to himself and family, advance his terms to
correspond more nearly to those of his neighbors.
For inserting the ordinary incompatible teeth on
pivots SO.
For inserting the premium incorruptible, and war
ranted to stand firm, SIS.
For inserting the ordinary incorrupble teeth upon
gold plato, $5 for inserting the best incorruptible
teeth upon fine gold plate initiating nature perfect
ly to eude detection by ordinary observers, and to
be well adapted to the gums as to be in every re-
spect noensve and of great service in masticaton
well in articulation Sc to 49, the charge for those
depending something on the number inserted.
Small cavities filled with the finest gold at 81.
Larger cavities with gold from I'll SO to %.
For silver or tin filings, never more than 81.
Extracting teeth OF fangs so cents, specie.
Extracting childrens first or temporary teeth any
number for SO cents.
| For cleaning or scaling teeth, per set, 81 to 49,
He considers the common practice of filling or
saving apart' the teeth exceedingly injudcious
with very few exceptions) that he will, when he
deems the operation necessary, perform it without
any charge.
Office few doors west of Brown and Gadsby' IS
hotel the same side of Pennsylvania avenue.
april 1-3t
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HISTORY OF ENGLAND-C Combining the
IL various histories of Rapin, Henry, Hume, Smol-
others-complete in three volumes octave, London,
Just received and for sale by by F. TAYLOR.
Also, Godwin's history of the Commonwealth
vols.
Pictorial history of England 3 vols
Thierry's history of the Conquest
Lodges illustrations of British history vols.
Tytler's Reigns of Edward sixth and Mary.
Hume and Smoett a beautiful London edition,
complete for nine dollars.
Hallam, Burnet, Clarendon, Rapin, Fndal, &C.,
just imported and for sale together with other British
storians, by F. T. oct 80
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BERNARD HOOE.

ATTORNEY AT LAW, AND GENERAL AGENT.
HAVING removed from Alexandria d. c., to
IL this city, has opened Office on 10 street,
one door north from Pennsylvania avenue, and offers
his services to the public.
He will undertake the prosecution and manage
ment of all claims before Congress, and the several
public departments and offices of the Government;
rights, and patents for land from the Patent and Ge-
neral Land Offices; and he will attend to all claims
for revolutionary, invalid other pensions, and to
all other business to be transacted in the District of
Columbia, requiring the services of an attorney or
agent
Persons residing at distance, who may not find it
convenient to visit Washington, can address him by
letter. postage paid and may be assured that all busi
ness intrused to him shall receive the most prompt
and faithful attention.
WAsHINoros Cry, d. c.. March %.
mar %. eo1m&w2m
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HAMPTON'S VEGETABLE TINCTURK
lndpopr A. rISc0urs<,-

f1AMf ION'S VEGEI TABLE IlNCI IN
HIGHLY IMPORTANT DISCOVERY. !,
TINE most safe and certain remedy ever known te
Il the world for various chronic diseases after they
have reached state, and assumed character hther
to considered desperate and incurabe.
ScrOfula, kings-evil, attended with swelllngs and
ulcers; sore eyes and loss of sight, to frghtul ex
tent, have been cured. Females pinng away b ga
son of deranged secretons broken calculations, and
INSTRUCTED menses, monthly courses,) even when at
tended by spasms fits, have been readily relieved
Dyspepsia yields without struggle to its mild ye
powerful action on the stomach In Catarrh, OF
Tough, Rheumatism, Fstula, Gonorrhea, and SyPhil
is also effcacious in Paralysis, Dropsy, Asthma, Com
plants of the Breast, Piles Worms Lumbago Stric
ture, Diarrhea, and Flux usually efecting cure
always giving relief.
ton in the stomach liver, lungs, spine and kidneys
to purify the blood and other fluids, by expeling every
particle of morbid matter from the SYSTEM and there
fore fails with its accompaniments) to prove
valuable remedy for the diseases for which calome
has been invariably used Old sores and ulcers, OF
any chronic affection and for the calome disease il
an infallibe remedy.
This remedy is perfectly vegetable, mild agreeable
and safe for persons of any age either SEX or in any
condition; acknowledged by those who have tried il
to be the best known family medicine.
The justly celebrated tincture creates craving ap
petite and the patient is left at liberty to indulge it,
indeed he is particularly requested to do The use
of this medicine will change the complexion from q
pald to fine blooming one. After using this Tine
ture for six weeks, person of any age may eat any
thing that child of ten years OF age, in full health
could eat without the least inconvenience.
Persons afflicted with any of the complaints above
enumerated earnestly entreated not to let the
JUDGE commonly entertained against new remedy
prevent them from realizing the benefits to be derived
from its A single bottle, which may be had fol
81 so, will produce conviction of its superior efica
cy in the mind of the most skeptical.
A large number of certificates from Lexington,
KY, and many more, taken in Alexandria, D. c..
published in handful form, all testifying it's e&chcy
may he application to the proprietor at his Of
fce east side 9Th street, FIVE doors above Reys
ner, Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. G.
aug2tw6m 81
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A NEW ARTICLE.

"A NEW AN ICLE.
CTEPHEN'S INSTANTANEOUS BLACK
- INK.-W. FISC HER, importer, has Just re-
cieved direct from the manufacturer Henry Stephens,
of London, large supply of his unequaed and nmi'a-
bic black writing fluid, which has the property ofwrt
ing Immediately black. 1t is the purest black ink
ever offered to the public; it has no sediment, and
forms no incrustation about the pens ink-hoder,
and flows with remarkable facility. 1t is put up in
stone jugs, the smallest of which ink
standfor sale, wholesale and retail, only at Station
ers Hail. mar IL
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CHARLES GILMAN,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, QUINCY, ILLINOIS,
Will promptly and faithfully attend to any profess
sional business entrusted to him Western Illinois
and the river counties of Missouri and Iowa, above
Hannibal
41rPartcuIar attention given to the collection of
DEBTS.
Refer to Hon. George Evans, U. S. Senate Hon
Aisha II. Allen, House Il Representatives. july1-
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SUPERIOR INDELLIBLE INK.

wv FISCHER importer, has just received d.
w rect from the manufacturer, Henry Stephens
of London his improved composition for marking linen
which writes with equal facility the coarsest tex
ture as on the finest fabric, and which, requiring no
mode of marking linen ever offered to the public
Also, ndelibe Ink ofexcelent quality, made by Kent
Edes, Felt e. Co., and Smith & Hodgson all Of which
is for wholesale and retail at Stationers' Hall.
mar l6
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DEASE'S CLARIFIED ESSENCE OF HORE-
L HOUND CANDY-Compounded of 25 of the
most safe and salutary ingredients. The great repu
taon ofPease's imitabe candy, for the speedy re-
lief and cure of coughs colds hoarseness sore throat
Group, whooping cough, and difficulty of breathing,
has increased the sales far beyond that of any remedy
heretofore offered.
The undersigned, general agent of Messrs Pease
& Son, has just received, by the schooner President
large supply of their Candy which he sells to agents
and vendors the same terms as the proprietors.-
Vendors enclosing SIS 90 upwards Gree of postage)
will have the Candy sent according to directions, and
always rely on its being fresh and genuine.
mar 2 w. FISCHER
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THE RATTLE.

A CARD.-The rattle of the Embroideres is post
IA poned until Tuesday next al o'clock in conse-
quence of many of the subscribers not having paid
for their tickets. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who
ave entered their names the list, requested TO
come forward and pay up they will forfeit their
tickets, if not paid before this evening.
april l8 BOTELER & DOM.
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T ECTURES ON GERMAN POETRY.-At
IL the Masonic Hall, opposite the City Hall, on
Friday, Saturday and Monday evenings, the 9Th, 9th
and 1lth instant, at half past T.
These Introductory Lectures are free. They will
treat of German Poetry in general, particularly the
Classic the Sentimental and the Mystic in Politics,
Religion &c; Also of the lives and writings of kor-
ner, and Klest, the authors of the celebrated war
songs, both of whom killed in battle and OF
Burger, and Goethe ap9 81
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The resolution instructing the New York represen-
tatives in Congress to vote for refunding to Gen.
Jackson the amount of the fine imposed upon him for
the memorable defence of New Orleans, passed the
Senate of the empire State at late hour on Satur-
day night week.
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wv ASHINGTON HOUSE. No. 1923 Chestnut
w street, next door to the Masonic Hail. Philadel-
phia H. T. HARTWELL Proprietor This new
and splendid house is now open, and fitted up in the
most fashionable style for the accommodation of gen.
temen and families.
The location for health and convenience, to places
of fashionable resort or business, has superior;
while the parlors, dining -rooms and chambers will
Union.
The ladies will find in all the quiet and elegance
of stately private mansion, and the gentlemen every
luxury that may be expected from hotel of the first
class in the city of Philadelphia.
The proprietor hopes by his exerticns, to merit a
liberal patronage for the Washington House, and to
give entire satisfaction to all who may honor it with
heir COMPANY. march 25-tf
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NOTICE-Mr JOSIAH GOODRICH, OF
lN Washington, is duly appointed my general agent
and attorney act for and in my stead, for and
during my temporary absence from the city, as fully as
though were personally pr sent.
THOMAS ALLEN.
WASHINGTON Apri 9, 1912 st
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T AND.-A person owning obout acres of wood
IL land, situate in the Northwest Branch above the
Adelphi mills, adjoining the property of the Dick fa-
mily (ate the property of Lawson Clark, deceased)
is DESTROYS of dsposng of it for family carriage
Application may be made to
ap9 JNO. BANCROFT.
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CHALLENGE BLACKING.-W. FISCHER
~ has just received from the manufacturers, MessIs
J. Mason & Co, large supply of their newly made
unequalled and inimitable Challenge Backing, which
will be sold to the trade the factory price Sta
TONERS Hail. the proprietor of which is the agent for
the District of Columbia. mar II
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INT EMBERS OF CONGRESS.-To give those
1VI gentlemen opportunity to possess copy Of
hat estimable work, MCCULLOCH'S CONNER
CIAL DICTIONARY, the publisher has left few
copies for that purpose at Staoners Hail. only until
next Saturday.
feb23 w. FISCHER.
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NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
TNHE annual meeting for the choice of officers will
Il be held on Wednesday, the 4th of May,in Wash
ington.
The Board of Control have not deemed it expedi-
en to advertise Fair Exhibition fol- the present
year since the funds of the society do not Justify
the expenses that would necessarily attend the same
Should however, any articles be transmitted for in
specton they will be received and exhibited at the
Patent Office. april 10, I'd
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rREMONA VIOLIN-W. FISCHER has JUS
~ received for sale an old Cremona Violin, war
ranted genuine, and made by the celebrated Stradia-
gus. Price only 800. The owners continued sick
ness prevents him from using it, otherwise it could
not be purchased for $500. feb
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DOCTOR EVANS'S SOVEREIGN TON
&c AND GRAND RESTORATIVE
A CERTAIN CURE FOR FEVER AND
II AGUE.-The symptoms of Fever and Ague
are, unfortunately, too well known commencing with
yawning stretching and uneasness-ihis is succeed
ed by slight chIs or shve1ings, that end in violent
convusive shaking of the whole body-this is the
cold f and Immediately followed by the fever or hot
t-the pulse rises, the skin becomes hot, pain in the
head and all the symptoms of fever, terminating in
prouse sweat which, gradually ending leaves the pa
tent much weakened. For sale by
J Il w. YOUNG
Sole agents for the District two doors east of Gadsbys
April 4-3t
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NEW METALLIC PENS.-W. FISCHER has
lN just received from the manufacturers, Messrs.
Josiah Hayden & Co., l20 gross of their Metallic
Pens, for the superiority of which the American In
stue, in New York, awarded gold medal
The assortment comprises the following kinds
Short Falcon Combination Barrel, Elongated Barrel
Pointed, Fine Pointed Damascus, Elongated Fine
Barrel, American Perryian, Double Patent, Long Fall
con, Combination and School Pen. For sale wholesale
and retail only at Statoners Hail. the proprietor of
which is agent for the manufacturers.
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DIR. T. G. EVANS'S VEGETABLE AN
TI-DYSPEPTIC PILLS,

IT'D NFEP 10 FILLO,
CELEBRA TED for the cure of Dyspepsia, Cholic
~ Liver Complaint, Sick Headache, &C. &c
These pills have been used by the proprietor, in his
practice, for number of years, with the happes
cess-they possess mild cathartc property and act
powerful tonic-they neutraze the acid on the
stomach restore the appetite and restore health
They do not contain particle of MERCURY in
any FORM nor do they produce sickness of stomach
most medicines do.
For sale by
]. & w. YOUNG,
Sole agents for the District doors east of Gadsby's
April 5-3t.
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A L PRIVATE SALE, A FIRST RATE FA-
II MILY HORSE AND BAROUCHE.-Th
horse is eight years DID, of fine commanding appear
ance, very tast and perfectly brokcto harness rides
well, and warranted sound The Barouche made
to order, and in the most fashionable style. They
will be sod if desirable credit of six months or
for paper satisfactorily endorsed For particulars ap-
ply at DENNIS HUMPHREYS Livery Stable, in
rear of Browns Hotel.
mar 2-3taw2w
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DR. T. G. EVANS AMERICAN VEGETA.
RTE VIRMTEUGE

DIX. I. q. EVANS AMEKICAN VEGETA-
BILE VIRMIFUGE.
TT is fair to conclude that every man will speak in
i high terms of his productions; but, with re-
gard to this prompt and powerful destroyer the
proprietor has only say gipe it trial. and the re-
suit will show you how much it is entitled to its dis
tnguished name. If worms be the cause of COM
plaDt fair trial of this medicine will soon decide
the fact
1t is compounded of pure vegetable ingredients,
and may be depended being both safe and certain
For sale by
]. e. w. YOUNG,
Sole agents for the District two doors east Gadsbys
Anil 6-3t
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q PRING FASHION, 1870. FISH s. &C
~ will introduce the New York "Sprng Fashions
for gentlemen's hats this day.
Browns Hotel Q doors west ofthe main entrance.
mar 3-3tif
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NOR SALE-A pair of excellent HORSES, well
i matched, strong and sound
Also, BUGGY, with leather top, and new har-
ness, for single horse.
Also, a HAY PRESS, for packing hay in bales for
transportation.
THOMAS ALLEN.
WASHINGTON, March 8, 1S42.-3t
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HOaunR UaIlcreS W poSuioH ocicSsCu io 10
ing fire on the enemy, and abandon their concentra-
ted array, in maintaining which, their effectiveness
depended.
The naval constructor, Mr. Humphreys, has esti-
mated the cost of one of the heavy floating batteries
proposed by General Gaines in his plan Of national
defence with her tow boats, &C., at 81 ,400, 600
more than enough to construct ten steamers on
Steyens's plan, which would be ten times as efec-
tive.
What that plan is will appear from the following
letter from Mr. Stevens
General description Of Steam Battery resel Of War,
proposcd to be built for the Government Of the United
Stafes By Robert L. Stevens, for the defence Of the har-
Dor Of .Ne,c York
The steam battery, vessel, above referred to- is
to be constructed upon plan entirely new, invented
by the writer and is to be shot and shell proof she
is to have greater speed than any vessel of war now
aoat the engine and propeling apparatus are to be
so placed that the latter shall be submerged, and
the whole engine out of the way of shot from the
sci Of an enemy Her guns to be large, and
adapted both to shot and shells her burden not to be
less than $40 TONS
The practicability of rendering such vessel proof
AGAINST shot and shells is not theoretical assump-
ton. but has been proved by the test of positive
periments. These experiments were recently made
at Sandy Hook under the superintendent of Messrs.
IouN G.. and Edwin A. STEVENS, and in the presence
IF iont board of army and navy officers, appointed
hv the Government From their result, no doubt
hateyer remains ofthe fact that series OF wrought
iron boiler plates rveted together and placed upon
each othor until the strats amount to four and hall
inches in thickness will efectuay resist the force OF
GLIB shot, when fred with battormB charges' al the