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GENERAL POST OFFICE AND PATENT OF.
FICE AGENCY.

THE undersigned has the honor to inform his
Il friends that he has established with the consent
OF the Postmaster General, an agency in Washing
ton for the transaction of all such business with the
fost Olhcc 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 hesitation in attending
to any business that may be confded to him. Claims
before Congress- land patents marshas and mail con-
tractors accounts, fines SC pensions, and patents
for useful inventions, other similar business re-
curing an 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 do lars
or a 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 it is considered that a
large number of bids at every letting set aside for
informally in the guaranty or certificate, he
feels satisfied that the contractors will find their ac-
count in procuring the blanks fl ON him. statement
OF the old pay and services routes desired, will
also be forwarded with the blanks.
The undersigned having been formerly employed
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 spec
cations and other papers including drawings for pro-
curing patents, and will transact all such other BUSH
ness connected herewith may require agent at
this place. To inventors residing at distance it
may be proper to state that in order save expense
by furnishing the undersigned with neat model Of
their invention or 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 fec, the
former of which may, in most instances, be forwarcd
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 o. the inventor or applicant here is thus
rendered unnecessary.
The office of the undersigned is situated on Sth
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
successful, il such will his charge exceed
$50, The rcversionary interest of the applicant in the
patent fee of $50, already paid into the Treasury Of
the United States. JESSE +. DOW.
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NATIONAL READING ROOM.--The under
" 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 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
engagements TO obtain the English newspapers by the
vance Of the mail. This arrangement, he uusts, will
meet with share of general patronage, owing to the
calls of transient persons who are in Wash
ngon for papers from ther different sections Of coun
try.
He respectfully invites all strangers, well as the
residents Of the District call and examine his files
where they will be permitted to read the latest journals
gratutously. ANDREW k. JENKINS.
jan lS-Gteof
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PICTORIAL ILLUSTRATION OF THE 81
i Bile, AND VIEWS IN THE HOLY LAND.

EDITORIAL ILLUSTRATION OF THE Ri
i BILE, AND VIEWS IN THE HOLY LAND
complete in vols.--contaning GOO engravngs illus
trative Of different texts ofScrpturc, views of places
mentioned in the Bible, sc. Sc. compiled from tie
London Pictorial Bible
The above work is the only ILLUSTRATED
COMMENTARY Of the Bible published in his coun-
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
minating thus happily, brief series of Illustraiion'
which, if not absolutely perfect do yet supply I'M
portant dcsderatum in most family libraries. What
ever may be the opinion of others, our own convlc'
tions have strengthened with each successive volume
that the amount of Biblical knowledge in the Amer
can community, will be greatly augmented by tbs
compilation-and very cordially do we recommend
to the attention of all lovers Of the Bible as a
able auxiliary in their study Of the word of God, and
in their endeavors to duse 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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We are making arrangements Uhe particulars
will be announced at the opening Of the Sos
sion) which will, we think, secure the MadsoDian
more universal circulation. Our incessant labors
for the last twelve months have impaired our
health, and rendered occasional relaxation absolutely
necessary. We have therefore secured the services
Of one of the best writers Of the day. Who assist
ant editor, will devote his whole time to the paper
We have secured correspondents in many OF the
States whose letters viii keep our readers constantly
advised of the political movements throughout the
Union.
We will give daily condensed report Of the pro-
ceedngs Of both Houses of Congress; and the most
important speeches will be published at length in our
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erence TO the course and policy OF the Admnistra-
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INOR SALE.-Forty-seven thousand dollars in
J. Certificates of the United States Treasury, bear
ing the interest of eight per centum per onnum, until
payment shall be made by the Mexican Government
IN money or Treasury notes receivable at the Mex-
can usiom-houses in payment Of duties upon goods
entered for importation expectation, according to
the article Of the Convention of the 18th of April
1882 between the United States and Mexico and The
act of Congress of June l2ih, 1910.
The owners of said Certificates of the Treasury
Department of the United States, for the above sum
of 1900 purposine to make a visi, in Europe, will
sell either said amount in its totally in to suit
purchasers, accommodating terms, for silver or
gold Offers to be addressed through the post office
to s. III. e. Co. In Of parity of offers members
of Congress shall be preferred Offers received until
the 18th inst. s. II. & Co.
WASHINGTON, D. C. March 1912.
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90 GROSS WRITING FLUID.-W Fls.
Nv CHER, importer and dealer in fancy and sta
pie stationery, has just received by the ship yelling
ton, direct from the celebrated manufactured, Henry
Stephens, of London the above quantity of his NJ
equalled Writing Fluid, comprising dark and light
Interchangeable blue and red. Also, his Black W.T.
ing Fluid, put up in neat 4, s, l6, and - s'ooo
Jugs All of which he will sell to the trade at low
a price they purchase them for in New York o.
elsewhere in the United States.
mar
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ATTENTION ALL!ll

TINE attention of the Ladies, and the public gene
Il rally, respectfully invited to my assortment
of Pcrumery, 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 Erirdit la Rose, Macassar and
Bears Oil for the hair, Ponadc ala Rose, ala Vane
Cream de perse for beauifyng the hair the finest ar
tlce offered to the public for that purpose with
fine assortment Of Shell, Ivory and Horn Dressing
Combs, Side Combs, Teeth, Nail and Hair Brushes
Lip Salve, Cold Cream, Scent Bags, &c. The above ar
ticles with variety of others, kept constantly on
hand by WILLIAM YOUNG, Druggist
May 81. doors East Fadsby's, Pa. Av.
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References:
Piusburgh-M Shea & Pennock,
Mr.. Samuel Church.
Messrs M'Vay, Hanna & Co.
c. III. Kay g. Co.
Philadelphia-Mes Weber, Miller & Hand,
Dickson & Tiers,
Robert Stein g. CO.
" John II. Brown & Co.
:" Spering, Good & Co.
Craig, Beas & Co.
VIM. NJ Meredith, Esq.
Nep York-Mcssrs. Gould Banks & Co.
Z" Collins, Reese g. CO.
Woodruff & Minturns,
A. & A. Benson,
S. Dewitt Bloodgood, Esq.
X. g. Wetmore, Esq.
Boston-Hon. Levi Lincoln,
Frankliw Haven, Esq.
Washing ton City-Hon. Walter Forward, Secretar,
fths Treasury.
apl6 ly A. w. Marks, Esq.
Intel. and Globe
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THE JOURNAL OF BANKING,

I(f WILLIAM M. GOUGE-Proposals Tor plb-
ID fishing periodical, to be entitled "THE
JOURNAL OF BANKING"
1t will contain
Ist A new edition of GA Short History of Paper
Money and Banking in the United Statesn 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. A sem-monthly review of the times, cmbra-
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 will, while it
will add TO the interests Of the work, subserye its
main object which is that of showing the true cha
racter of our paper money and banking system, and
the effect IL has on 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
unuseful to Merchants and other productive members
Of society.
1t will be published once every two weeks Each
number will contain sixteen pages octave, double
iumn with the leaves stitched and thus uniting
the advantages of the open sheet with form conve-
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, 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, May, ls4l.
SUGAR FROM CORN-STALkS The Ma
- tional Agricultural Society has published Mr.
Webb's Experiments the Manufacture of Sugar
from Con-stalks Aso the specification Of the
latest patent FOR making oil and candles from lard
&c.
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 Svo) at the low price of 81 so per hum
dred copies, if early application is made to
j. & G.. s. GIDEON,
Printers, 9th street, near Pennsylvania avenue.
ap 6-3uf
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w ILLIAM YOUNG, @ doors east Of Gadsby's
w Pennsylvania Avenue,) has just received
fresh supply of WHITE SULPHUR WATER,
direct from the White Sulphur Springs in Virginia
which he will sell reasonable terms, and in guam
titles to suit customersin half barrels otherwise.
ANALYSIS.
The solid matter procured by evaporation from 100
cubic, inches of the White Sulphur Water, when
dried at 2l2', wsgbs, agreeaby to the experiments
of Professor Rodgers, 63:5i grams this consists of
Sulphaie of Lime, Chloride If Calcium,
Sulphaie of Msgnesin, Peroxide of Iron,
Sulphate OF Soda, Phosphate OF Lime,
Carbonate OF Lime, SuIph Hydrate Sodium,
Carbonate of Magnesa, Organic Matter
Chloride of Magnesium, Precipitated Sulphur
Chloride of Sodium, Iodine.
The gaseous matter consists of
Sulphurated Hydrogen, Nitrogen,
Carbonic Acid, Oxygen. mig
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nINNEFORD'S Patent Improved Electrical
IL Horse Hair Renovatcrs. Foom the peculiar
constr uc,ion Of the Patent Horse-Glove Brushes,
every hair is brought into independent action, thereby
stimulating and producing healthy action of the
skin, removing the dandruf, and producing fine
sleek appearance Of the coat, at the time avoid
ing the irritation frequently created by the ordinary
process Of grooming; they now sought after by
most of the leading gentlemen Of the day. They
produce healthy state OF the system by friction
loiou the risk Of tearing the skin, as all the ord
nary horse-hair gloves liable to do. Kept con-
stantly for sale by WILLIAM YOUNG,
Nav 81 9 doors east Gadsbys, Pa Av.
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SIX HUNDRED REAMS LETTER AND CAP
PAPER.

w FISCHER has just received by the scho'-
w ncrs Home and Victory six hundred reams Of
white and lue letter and cap paper ruled Oh three
and four sides, which has been made expressly 10 or
DER of linen stock, by three Of the best manuacin'
rers in the United States; consequently it / much
better than any other IN the market, other
entirely of linen. Suffice il 10 say that its superior
y all other paper is well known to many Officers
Of Government, who no doubt will procure supply
before system is introduced VIII oh will have a ten
dency to exclude its The above particular pa
per is kept constantly for sale only at StationeI
Hall.
May 20--2aw3w
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BL BOOKS

BLANK BUOKS,
Ofthe most durable kind, made from the finest linen
country for strength and durn ility. Books made by
their predecessors upon the plan still followed, have
been in upwards of siafy years, without givinh
way, and any Of their superfne books which may be
ordered will be warranted to stand usage for that length
of time.
Orters from public Offices institutions, and indiv
duals will be attended with promptness and fair
rates. HOGAN g. THOMPSON,
No. 80 North 4th ST., and No. l0S
Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
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CLINTON HALL BOOK STORE
CORNER OF
NASSAU AND BEEKMAN STREETS,
NEW YORK

NEW YORK.
S. REDFIELD, PUBLISHER, BOOKSELLER, AND
a STATioNER, has for sale, at the above place,
wholesale and retail, at the lowest cash prices an
extensive assortment of Theological, Classical, Mis-
cellaneous, and School Books; also, Blank Books
and Stationery
JUST PUBLISHED,
The fifteenth edition of " 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 engraving,
400 PIP. l6mo., price, ST. Also, Bible Quadrupeds,'
l6mo, beautifully illustrated, price, 81.
All new works received as soon published
Orders from abroad respectfully solicited, and
promptly attended to.
New York, May IL.
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HUGINS & MILLS,

HUGINS & MILLS,
ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELLoRs AT LAW,
Burlington, Iopd Territory
WI ILL attend, with prompness, vigilance and
wv fidelity, to any business that may be entrusted
to them in the way of their profession. They will
attend to collections in any part of the Territory and
the adjoining counties of illinois.
II. T. HUGINS,
+. ID. MILLS.
REFERENCES.
.Nssr York-Messrs. Grennell, Minturn & Co. Al
fred Pell, Esq, Pres. Life & Tr. Co.; Hon. Aaron
Clark.
81. Louis-Messrs. Ycatman, Woods & Co.. Pow
ell, Barlow & Co.; John Davis, Esq.
Cheago-Messrs. Beaumont * Skinner.
Observation-Disclosures J. ID. & G. Jones; Aphonso
Taft Esq; Tyler Davidson, Esq.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sykes 4 Dorsey Holmes,
Mason Dean; George c. Lord, Esq.
.NsW Oriesns--Messrs. Charles Doane & Co.
june 20-Im
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SUPERIOR STATIONERY.
WILLIAM FISCHER, importer and dealer III
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-a of which offtr-
ed on the most reasonable terms at Stationers' Hall
where strict uniformity Of dealing is observed.
Apr;l 25-3taw4w
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WHATMANS DRAWING PAPER.
w FISCHER, Importer and Dealer in superior
w Stationery, Parchment, and Rodgers fine
Cutlery, has just received direct from the Manufactu-
rer, large supply Of Whatman's superior Drawing
Paper, made expressly TO ORDER ofthe following sizes,
all ofwhich constantly kept for wholesale retail
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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.
g1rParticuar attention given to the collection OF
DEBTs.
Refer to Hon. George Evans, U. S Senate; Hon
Elisha H. Allen House Representatives. julyl-
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VNO THE CREDITORS OF THE LATE WILL
Il LIAM OTlS.-Assets having come into my
hands, as administrators of the abovenamed deceased
applicable to the payment Of his debts, request all
those interested to call me, at the office of John
son and Callan. on F street, between the hours Of
10 A. M and p. NJ, on any day, for settlement it
being desirable to cl. Sc the accounts without delay
LEWIS JOHNSON,
Administrator Of VIM. Otis.
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DESIRABLE CITY RESIDENCE FOR SALE
IN HE subscriber intending to remove from Wash
i ington in April, will dispose Of the house and
premises he now occupies, on very accommodating
terms. The house is situated on f. 18th street,
one of the most elevated healthy, and desirable loca
tons in the city. Ii is three stories high Of brick,
with slated root built and finished in the most sub
stantal manner througho ut, wha two story kitchen
in the rear, connected to ii 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 Elk thousand square feet Of
ground, well enclosed planted and paved connecting
to q street by ten feet private alley.
The property may be examined, and terms made
known, on application to the subscriber on the pre-
misses Possession may be had Immediately if desired
JOHN q. CHAPMAN.
mar 19-dtf
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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.
Postmasters authorized to remit subscriptions
Letters and communications to the Editors must be
postpaid or free. Address
MARTIN & HEART
may 12-3t Washngton d. c.
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SILK GOODS.

D OBERT JAFFRAY s. Co, importers, l62 PEARL
In opposite Cedar street, New York, respectfully
call the attention of country merchants to their assor
ment. They import every thing that they deal in,
and by having partner constantly in London, and
the best agents in Paris Lyons ST. Etenne, Florence,
and Glasgow, they enabled to obtain their Goods
upon unusually low terms. They are determined to
sell at small advance on the European cost, and
thus save to their customers the usual double profit.
Their terms sr months credit, sic per cent of
for cash. Their assortment at present arriving con-
sjs.s of the following
Matteoni I,lstrngs, %, IS, SO and 40 inch.
eros du Rhine first quality, % and sc inch.
Gros dc Suisse Of six qualities.
Do Do blue black, do.
Satin striped Pckn Silks of all descriptions.
Figured and striped blue black Silks.
Satin striped Poplins quite
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.
Pongec Handkerchiefs of all kinds
SpitaieId twed 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 Bajou's and Chosson's make.
Best Paris Silk Gloves, elastic wrists.
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 Vevets.
A great variety of fancy Handkerchefs.
Lace Wells Filet Do.
Green Barege Love Wells.
A very extensive assortment of Muslin Trimmings
Embroidered Paris and Glasgow Collars.
Thread Laccs, in every style.
Black Laces
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WILLIAM L.. AUSTIN,
A T TORI Ely A i l. A w,
PITTSBURGH, PA.

Card-WM z. AUSTIN Esq, will give his atten-
ton to my unfinished business; and | recommend
him to the patronage of my friends
WALTER FoRwARp,
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EOR HiRE--A boy about II years Of age, a
Il good house servant. Enquire Of
E. B. BOUTWELL,,
ma 81 Navy Yard.
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FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT. 49, Inquire
Il of JAMES WILLIAMS, at his residence on
l-2 street, between Pennsylvania avenue ana y
street, or at his ware room Pennsylvan avenue
doors west of 4 l-2 street. mar 29-eoJt