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NEW MUSIC

NEW MUSIC.
I UST received the following pieces of New Music,
y at the old established Store, two doors east of
10Th street w. FISCHER.
Bonnie Charlie favorite Scotch song.
The Woodland Call, Dueu by f. J. Loder
The Poets Elegy-Weep for a star from our firma-
ment taken-Lines on the death of Thomas
Haynes Bayly, Esq, arranged for two voices.
My heart is in the yellow leaf; by F. Weiland.
My soldier wears tartan plaid; by J. Barnett
Fall of the Oak; words by G. Hill, Esq of Wash
ton, music by J. ii. Hewitt.
Miss Lucy Long.
Shun not the village ohurchyard, Duet, written by
r. H. Bayly, Esq.
Kate Anderson, my Kate by N. CROUCH.
Time was thy locks were brown, friend John; by
f. ]. Loder
There's bliss in the morning of love by J. A.
Wade.
Wishes by S. Nelson
Come Come! Soldier come !--Glee.
watch for thee Sercnade by r. Thomas.
A Mothers love; words adapted to beautiful
German melody and dedicated to "Amelia"
by W. G. Peters
Farewell farewell! for the Guitar, by F. Weiland,
Swiss Girls Dream, do do
My fondest, my fares., do do
Sleep my child, do do
Be it folly frenzy, do F. kinlock
Merrily, merrily sounds the horn for the Guitar.
I'll build for thee altar for the Guitar, by
ID. c. Yon.
L'invtatone la Chase; by G. Blessner.
Dream is past, arranged quick step by F. Wei
Vienna Snipes Waltz by J. X. Cpl
Quadrilles from Tampa, for two performers.
Hail Columbia, with variations.
may "a
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NATIONAL READING ROOM The under
Y signed, at the solicitation of many members of
Congress and citizens of Washington, who have
long felt the want of establishment ofthis kind has
opened Reading Room in the rear of his store on
Pennsylvania avenue, next door west of the American
Hotel. The room is handsomely fitted up, and files
of the latest papers from every portion of the country
may always be found on hand. He has also made
rangemen,s TO obtain the English newspapers by the
vance of the mail This arrangement, he trusts, will
with share of general patronage, owing to the
numerous calls of transient persons who in Wash
ington for papers from thcf different sections of
try.
He respectfully invites all strangers as well as the
residents of the District to call and examine his files,
where they will be to read the latest journals
gratuitously ANDREW X. JENKINS.
ian lS-Geoif
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NOR SALE-Forty-seven thousand dollars in
l. Certificates of the United States Treasury bear
ing the interest of eight per centum per annum until
payment shall be made by the Mexican Government
in money or Treasury notes receivable at the Mexi-
can cusom-houses in payment of duties upon goods
entered for importation expectation, according
the article of the Convention of the lth OF April
1889, between the United States and Mexico and the
act of Congress of June 10Th, I840.
The owners of said Certificates of the Treasury
Department of the United States, for the above sum
of 1900, purposing to make a visit in Europe, will
sell either said amount in its totaty in to suit
purchasers, accommodating terms for silver or
gold Offers to be addressed through the post office
to s. II. & Co. In of parity Of offers, members
of Congress shall be preferred Offers received until
the 18th inst. S. II. & Co.
WASHINGTON, d. G. March IS42.
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GENERAL POST OFFICE AND PATENT OF.
FICE AGENCY.

TINE undersigned has the honor to inform his
l. friends that he has established, with the consent
o. the Postmaster General agency in Washing
ton for the transaction Of all such business with the
Post Office Department those interested may see
fit to intrust to his charge. After service of five
in the contract Office, and corresponding clerk
with credit to himself, and satisfaction to his official
head the undersigned feels no hesitation in attending
TO any business that may be confided 10 him.. Claims
before Congress- land patents, marshals and mail
tractors accounts, fines, sc. pensions, and patents
for useful inventions, other similar business, re-
quirng agent at the seat of Government, will be
attended to with despatch.
All communications, to receive attention, must be
post paid, and enclose retaining fee Of five dollars,
or sum proportionate TO the service to be per-
formed.
The undersigned refers to the members of Congress
generally, to the heads Of bureaus at Washington TO
his late brother clerks and to the principal mail
tractors in the Union
The undersigned has blank bids guarantees, and
certificates ready for bidding, and will send them TO
those requiring them When il is considered that a
large number of bids at every letting set aside for
some informally in the guaranty certificate, he
feels satisfied that the contractors will find their
count in procuring the blanks from him. statement
Of the old pay and services routes desired Will
also be forwarded with the blanks
The undersigned having been formerly employed
as clerk in the Patent Office and, from his expert
ence, being familiar with the routine Of business in
said Office, will attend to preparing and filing specl-
icaons and other papers including drawings for pro-
curing patents, and will transact all such other busi
ness connected herewith may require agent at
this place. To inventors residing at distance, it
may be proper to state that in order to EXPENSE
by furni fishing the undersigned with neat model of
their invention machine, or of the parts claimed
their improvement, the cubical dimensions of which
should not exceed, if practicable 10 or ~ inches,
and the duplicate receipt for their patent fee, the
former Of which may, in most instances, be forwared
by private conveyance but if otherwise the cost of
carriage to be paidthe whole business of procuring
the patent may be transacted through the mail, and
the presence % the inventor or applicant here is thus
rendered unnecessary.
The Office Of the undersigned is situated on 9Th
street, near the Patent Office, and Immediately OPP
posite the northwest angle corner of the General
Post Office Building
The charges Of the undersigned will be moderate
and when the application for patent may prove un-
successful, ii no such will his charge exceed
500 the reversionary interest Of the applicant in the
patent fee of $780, already paid into the Treasury of
the United States. JESSE T.. DOW.
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INGLlSH NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES,
Il NEW PUBLICATIONS; OLD BOOKS; STA
TIONERY PAPER, TYPE, PRINTS, MUSIC, &c.
Old established newspaper agency at LIVERPOOL (oi2J
years standing. )-Willmer Smith, 81 Church street,
Liverpool desire to call the attention OF the proprie-
tors Of public News Rooms and Libraries, editors Of
newspapers, keepers OF hotels booksellers, private
gentlemen, and Others resident in the United States
Canada and Nova Scotia, 10 their old and extensive
Newspaper aud Periodical establishment, which has
been carried on by them at Liverpool for the last ~
years and to state thai they continue to forward to
the principal commercial ports of Canada and the
United States all the British newspapers, magazines,
periodicals., new books, with much more ehciehcy,
and at lower prices, than any other establishment IN
England. :,
Wilmer & Smiths agencies and connexions with
the London and Provincial newspapers enable ihem
forward the very and express editions by the
packets and other sailing ships and also by the steam
ships sailing from Liverpool and other English ports
They believe that their establishment is peculiarly
adapted for supplying the American public most ell
eienty with English papers and literature and ior
confirmation Of this opinion they have great pleasure
in referring to Messrs Harnden Co., of New York,
rs one of the principals of that firm MIR. d. Brig
ham, Jr) is intimately acquainted, from personal Oh.
servaton with their entire business and its manage
msnt.
Wilmer & Smith will execute all orders for new
and old books, periodicals, PAPER, stationery, type,
and every article used by booksellers, statoners and
printers, for commission of per cent (Which is 20
per cent in favor of the purchaser) Letters direct
I'd should be addressed 10 " Wilmer & Smith, 80
Church street. Liverpool" orders will be received
ut any of Messrs Harnden & Cos express establish
ments in the United States.
The following are Wilmer & Smiths prices of
London and other British newspapers, which will be
found lower than supplied Oy an other honse In
England, for payment in advance.
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CLINTON HALL BOOK STORE
CORNER OF
NASSAU AND BEEKMAN STREETS,
NEW YORK.

NASSAU AND BEEKMAN STREETS,
NEW YORK.
T S. REDFIELD, PUBLISHER, BOOKSELLER, AND
a STAroNER, has for sale, at the above place,
wholesale and retail, at the lowest cash prices,
extensive assortment Of Theological, Classical, Mis-
ceaneous, and School Books also, Blank Books
and Stationery
JUST PUBLISHED,
The fifteenth edition of I" SIX HUNDRED PICTO-
RIAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE BIBLE, AND
VIEWS IN THE HOLY LAND,"3 vols. Svo
An idea may be formed Of the estimation in which
this work is held by the religious community, from
the fact, that THIRTY THOUSAND COPIES have
been sold within the past eighteen months !! Price,
two dollars per volume.
Also, beautiful volume, entitled Eastern Arts
and Antiquities" with several hundred engravings,
400 PIP. limo, price, 81. Also, " Bible Quadrupeds,'
l6mo, beautifully illustrated, price, 81.
All new works received as published
Orders from abroad respectfully solicited, and
promptly attended TO.
New York May ii.
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References:
Pittsburgh Messrs. Shea & Pennock
Mr.. Samuel Church,
Messrs. M Way, Hanna & Co.
&" G. III. Kay & CO.
Observation-Disclosures. Weller Miller g. Han I,
% Dickson q Tiers,
4" Robert Stein & Co.
&c John III. Brown q Co.
+" Spering, Good & Co.
Craig Bellas q Co.
VIM. Nj. Meredith, Esq
Mem York-Messrs Gould, Banks & Co.
% Collins, Reese e. Co.
" Woodruff & MintuIns,
A. & A. Benson,
S. Dewitt Boodgood Esq.
r. G. Wetmore, Esq.
Boston-Hon. Levi Lincoln,
Franklin Haven, Esq.
Washington CHy-Hon. Walter Forward, Secretar,
ofthe Treasury.
apl6 ly A. w. Marks, Esq.
Intel. and Globe
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nINNEFOkD'S Patent Improved Electrical
- Horse Hair Renovaters Foom the peculiar
consti ucton of the Patent Horse-Glove Brushes,
every hair is brought into independent action thereby
stimulating and producing healthy action of the
skin, removing the dandruH, and producing fine
sleek appearance of the coat at the time avoid
ing the irritation frequently created by the ordinary
process of grooming; they are now sought after by
most of the leading gentlemen of the day. They
produce healthy state of the system by friction,
Without the risk of tearing ihe skim all the ord
nary horsehair gloves are liable TO do. Kept con-
stantly for sale by WILLIAM YOUNG,
May 81. doors east Gadsbys, Pa. Av.
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C,AMUEL FOWLER, Merchant Tailor, late Of
~ the firm Of Fowler s Daniel, has just received
fresh supply Of French and English goods, such as
Cloths, Cassmeres and Vestings, which he will make
up to order in the most approved style and at the
shortest notice. Members of Congress, strangers
and citizens, respectfully invited TO give him a
call at his establishment Pennsylvania avenue,
north side, between Third and Four and-a-half
streets six doors of the Temperance hotel, as
he is determined to sell at very reduced prices such
as will suit the times.
Always hand, general assortment of fancy
articles, suitable for genliemen's wear.
N. b. Please do not mistake the store notice the
red sign and gilt letters directly under Mrs Wagga-
mans boarding house. dec DIV
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BLANK BOOKS,

BLANK BOOKS,
the most durable kind made from the finest linen
paper, and bound in manner unequalled in this
country for strength and Durability Books made by
their predecessors upon the plan still followed, have
been in use upwards of siIty years, without givinh
way, and any ftheir superfne books which may be
ordered will be warranted to stand usage for that length
of time.
Ortcrs from public offices, institutions, and indiv
duals will be attended to with promptness and at fair
rates. HOGAN & THOMPSON,
No, 80 North 4th St, and No. 1903,
Chestnut, ST., Philadelphia.
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ATTENTION ALL!!l

TNHE attention of the Ladies' and the public gene
Il rally, are respectfully invited to my assortment
of Perfumery, Fancy Articles, &C., consisting of i'm
ported German Cologne, in Long and Chunck Bot
ties, English and French do, Lavender and Florida
Water, Double Ertrait la Rose, Macassar and
Bears Oil for the hair Pouade ala Rose, ala Vanille
Cream de perse for identifying the hair the finest
tcle ever offered to the public for that purpose, with
fine assortment of She'll Ivory and Horn Dressing
Combs, Side Combs, Teeth Nail and Hair Brushes,
of every description Preston Salts Salts of Roses,
Lip Salye, Cold Cream, Scent Bags &C. The above
tcles, with variety of others, kept constantly on
hand by WILLIAM YOUNG, Druggist,
May 81 doors East Fadsby's, Pa. Az.
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PICTORIAL ILLUSTRATION OF THE hi
i BILE, AND VIEWS IN THE HOLY LAND,

EDITORIAL ILLUSTRATION OF THE Bl
l. BILE, AND VIEWS IN THE HOLY LAND,
complete in vols.-contalnng 600 engravngs Illus
trative of different texts of Scripture views of places
mentioned in the Bible, &c. &C., compiled from the
London Pictorial Bible.
The above work is the only ILLUSTRATED
COMMENTARY of the Bible published in his
try and those who anxious to furnish themselves
with work of this kind, will do well to call and
examine it.
The following is from the Boston Recorder.
"This volume completes the design of the compiler.
And il may be said with truth that he hath wrought
good work, in commencing, prosecuting, and ter
mnating thus happily brief series Of illustrations,
which, if not absolutely perfect do yet supply i'm
porant desideraum in most family libraries What
ever may be the opinion of others, own convic-
tons have strengthened with each successive volume,
that the amount of Biblical knowledge in the Ameri.
can commonly, will be greatly augmented by this
compaton-and very cordially do we recommend
il to the attention of all lovers of the Bible vau
able auxiliary in their study Of the word of God and
in their endeavors to dlfuse divine knowledge through
out the circles in which they move"
For sale, wholesale and retail, by
J, S. REDFIELD,
may lift Clinton Hall, New York City
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THE JOURNAL OF BANKING,


DY WILLIAM Nj. GOUGE-Proposals for pub
ID fishing a new periodical, to be entitled the
JOURNAL OF BANKING"
1t will contain
lst a new edition of " A Short History of Paper
Money and Banking in the United States by VIM.
NJ. Gouge, with corrections and additions, bringing
the narrative down to the present time.
ID. Essays on Banking Currency, Exchanges, and
kindred TOPICS in which efforts will be made to place
these subjects in the clearest light possible.
Sd. sem-monthly review of the times, embra-
cling the most important events, especially those
which relate to the money and produce markets, and
which affect the general operations of business.
4th. Such miscellaneous matter as will, while it
will add to the interests of the work, subserve its
main object which is that of showing the true cha
racter of our paper money and banking system, and
the effect il has the morals and happiness Of the
different classes of the community
This Journal will be especially intended for Farm
ers and Mechanics; but it is hoped it will not prove
unuseiul to Merchants and other productive members
of society.
1t will be published once every two weeks. Each
number will contain sixteen pages octave, double
lumn with the leaves stitched and cut thus uniting
the advantages of the open sheet with form
nient for binding
The price will be-
For one copy, one dollar and fifty cents year.
For four copies, five dollars or one dollar and
twenty-five cents each.
For ten copies ten dollars, or one dollar each.
The first number will be issued in the first week of
July, lS4l.
In all cases. subscriptions must be paid in advance
PHILADELPHIA Nav lS4I
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DESIRABLE CITY RESIDENCE FOR SALE
FINHE subscriber intending to remove from Wash
l. ington in April, will dispose of the house and
premises he occupies, on very accommodating
terms. The house is situated on F. near 18th street,
Of the most elevated healthy, and desirable loca
tons in the city 1t is three stories high of brick,
with slated roof built and finished in the most sub
stantia manner througho ut, wtha two story kitchen
in the rear, Connected to it by large entry There
is also in the large room, twenty five feet square
and about twenty feet high to the roof well lighted
and finished, recently erected.
The lot contains about six thousand square feet Of
ground well enclosed, planted and paved, connecting
to G street by ten feet private alley.
The property may be examined, and terms made
known, application to the subscriber on the pre-
misses. Possession may be had Immediately if desired
JOHN G.. CHAPMAN.
mar I9-dtf
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SUPERIOR STATIONERY.
VIZ LILLIAN FISCHER importer and dealer in
w fancy and staple stationery, is now opening his
spring supply Of
SUPERIOR STATIONERY,
Artists materials Rodgers cutlery prepared parch-
ment, Bristol boards Binders materials, perfumery,
music, and musical instruments, embracing articles of
every description in his line-al Of which Offer
ed on the most reasonable terms at Stationers' Hall
where strict uniformity of dealing is observed
April 25-3taw4w
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WHATMAN'S DRAWING PAPER
w FISCHER Importer and Dealer in superior
w Stationery, Parchment, and Rodgers fine
Cutlery has just received direct from the Manufactu
rer, a large supply of Whatman's superior Drawing
Paper made expressly to order, ofhe following sizes
all ofwhch are constantly kept for wholesale retail
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TERMS

TERMS
The SPECTATOR will be published weekly, at Three
Dollars per annum, and proportionably for shorter
periods payable invariably in advance or Five Dollars
for two subscriptions for two years 1t is prOpo
sed TO issue the first number early in June.
Posmasters authorized to remit subscriptions
Letters and communications TO the Editors must be
postpaid or free. Address.
MARTIN & HEART,
may l2-3t Washington, ID. c.
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HUGINS g. MILLS,

HUGINS MILLS,
ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELLoRs AT LAW,
Burlington, Ioea Territory,
WILL attend, with promPtness, vigilance and
w fidelity, to any business that may be entrusted
TO them in the way of their profession They will
attend to collection, in any part of the Territory and
the adjoining counties of Illinois.
II. T. HUGINS,
+. ID. MILLS.
REFERENCES.
Nsw York-Messrs. Grcnnell, Minturn s. Co.. Al
fred PelI, ESQ, Pres Life & Tr. Co.; Hon. Aaron
Clark
ST. L,ouis-Messrs. Yeatman, Woods & Co.; Pow
ell. Barlow & Co.; John Davis, Esq.
Chicago-Nlcssrs. Beaumont & Skinner
observation-disclosures. J. ID. & G. Jones; Alphonso
Taft, Esq; Tyler Davidson, Esq.
Observation-Disclosures. Sykes & Dorsey Holmes,
Mason & Dean; George 9. Lord, Esq.
-Ns,c Orlenns-Messrs. Charles Doane & Co.
June 20-Im
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DIR. Il. G. EVANS AMERICAN VEGETA-
BILE VIRMlFUGE.
TT is fair to conclude that every will speak in
l. high terms of his productions; but with re-
gard to this prompt and powerful destroyer the
proprietor has only to say gire 10 trial. and the
suit will show you how much j, is entitled to its dis
tingushed name. IL worms be the cause of com
plant, 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
w YOUNG,
Sole agents for the District two doors east Gadsbys
Anil -3t
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CHARLES GILMAN,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, QUINCY, ILLINOIS,
Will promptly and faithfully attend any profess
sonal business entrusted to him Western Illinois,
and the river counties of Missouri and Iowa. above
Hannibal.
gJParticuar attention given to the collection OF
DEBTs.
Refer to Hon. George Evans, U. S. Senate; Hon
Elisha II. Allen, House & Representatives. julyl-
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SILK GOODS.

~ OBERT JAFFRAY s. co importers, 1872 Pearl,
n opposite Cedar street, New York, respectfully
call the attention of country merchants to their asor
msnt. They import every thing that they deal IN,
md bv having a partner constantly in London, and
he best agents in Paris Lyons, ST. Etienne, lorenzo
and Glasgow, they are enabled to obtain their GOODS
upon unusually low terms. They are Determined 'o
sell ut a small advance on the European cost, anu
thus to their customers the nsuai oouoio
Their terms are sir months ~cdt or sr per CENT Oh
for esh Their assortment at present arriving con-
Matteoni I.ustrngs %, 25, Sc and 40 inch.
eros du Rhine, first quality, % and 80 inch
eros de Suisse of six qualities
Do. Do. blue black, do.
Satin striped Pekin Silks, of all descriptions.
Figured and striped blue black Silks.
Satin striped Poplins, quite new
Shaded, colored, striped Poplins, quite new.
Rich, spring style, Foulard Silks.
Superior make French Bombaznes.
Soft finish English DO.
English black Challies.
Satin striped Do.
Black Crepe de LANES
Do. Satin stripe.
Pongee Handkerchefs of all kinds
Spitalfed twilled do.
Black Cravats, English and Italian.
Taffeta and Satin Ribbons.
Mourning and half Mourning Love Ribbons
New style Cap and Bonnet Do
Kid Gloves of Baou's and Chosson's make.
Best Paris Silk Gloves, elastic wrlsts
French and English Silk Hosiery.
Grapes of all kinds.
Crepe Lisses.
Cambrics and Cambria Handkerchiefs.
Hem stitched and Printed Do.
Do. Do Silk Do.
Lyons Silk Nelve,s.
A great variety Of fancy Handkerchief.
Lace Wells; Fiet Do.
Green Barcge; Love Wells
very extensive assortment Of Muslin Trimming
Embroidered Paris and Glasgow Collars.
Thread Laccs, in every style.
Black Laces.