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PICTORIAL HISTORY
THE UNITED STATES,

EROM the discovery of America by the North
L. men TO the present timely JoHs FRosT, Pro-
iessor of Bellies letres of the High School OF fhii-
| adelphia -Embellshed by upwards OF three hundred
original cuts designed by Croome expressly for this
work.--Now in progress Of publication, and 10 be
completed IN twenty monthly numbers, at the nnpa-
ralleled low price of twenty-five cents each the
whole forming four octave volumes
full and copious History Of the United States for
families and libraries has long been called for by the
American people the publisher has now the plea
and satisfaction of presenting to The pubic sue
work. II is the result Of years OF study and re-
search by one Of abest writers and IN order
that the noble deeds and striking scenes connected
with our history may be properly depicted, the pup
Usher has engaged the services of superior and dis
| tinguished artist.
In carrying out this undertaking, great investment
Of capital has been required, and much mechanical
skill emp Dyed TO render work worthy OF the adj
miratiop of every lover of his country and one to
which every patriot may point as an evidence oi inc
great degree of perfection and refinement our oera
institutions have secured us.
The first number appears this day, april lst) the
succeeding will appear promptly on the hrst Of
each month until the whole is perfected Az me con
cusion of each volume, complete index and title
rage will be furnished.
The publisher pledges himself that The embcllish-
ments in the whole work shall exceed three hundred
and equal those in the first or specimen number IN
style and execution The distribution Of the pictures
will of course be regulated by the subject, some
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rial embellishments than others. The succeeding
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FNUITIUN IN FRENCH.-The subscriber res
L pectfully informs those gentlemen who called
him since the formation Of his last class, and such
others as may be DESTROYS Of studying the French
language, that he intends to open class early next
week, either at his residence, Pennsylvania avenue,
TO rih door above the War Department, or OF his
school room on lth street, over the Washington Lii
brary, opposite the City Post Office, may be agreed
upon at the First meeting Manesca's oral system,
with which the subscriber has been familiar for the
last fifteen years, altogether pursued by him in his
classes.
Application for terms, sc. may be made to him, at
his residence, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur-
days, after 4 O'Clock p NJ, or at his school.room on
the alternate days from s. o'clock to 81 VI.
april A-d3t A. N. GIRAULT
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VXTIIL be published in the City Of Washington
w by the both Of April, the first number OF the
weekly
"GERMAN NATIONAL GAZETTE"
newspaper devoted to the political, social, and lite
rary in erests of the day. Terms Per annum 81 w
strictly in advance. number OF correspondents II
Europe amongst them some of the ablest German
writers of the day, are engaged for the paper whlcf
will also contain English articles.
In connection with the above is published the
monthly
GERMAN IN AMERICA"
Of mammoth size, now the largest paper IN the un'
on. The eighth number will be issued on the lst o.
May. Toms 81 so per annum, in advance. Boti
papers sent to one address for 81 90, in advance
The German in America" is paper principally
of literary character, and intended 10 he an inter
preting medium between the literary genius OF The
Saxon and AngloSaxo race. 1t viii exhibit some
Of the best literary product ons, especially poetcal
in each language with parallel versions in the other
To those therefore of the English-American pubic
who are studying the German language, or wish &c
become familiar with German literature, this paper
is strongly recommended IL contains complete
list of ali books periodicals, etc, published in Ger
many. Business who DEAL or wish TO deal, with
the American population OF the German tongue
will find II greatly TO their advantage 10 ddreTfts u
this paper. II has already acquired a crculatof
which extends over the whole Union, the contiguous
South, Canada, and Germany, aud by far exceeds Una
Of any other German paper in the Union-lts tenden
cy being not of local, but Of universal character
besides this the rates Of advertising in both paPer'
are exceedingly low, to enable every body tC
! advertise who can be pro6ted by 1t.
n%Publishers will oblige by early communicat
ing copies Of new publiea ions which will be critical,
| noticed. We intend TO furnish the German public
here, and on the other side of the Atlantic, with
complete review Of all'productions Of the American
press worthy Of notice.
All communications must be addressed
| z. A. SAGE Co.
German Publishers, Washington, ID. c.
| g Papers who will insert the above, VIII enttl'
themselves to the thanks Of the publishers, and ex
change of courtesy. April 6-3t
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BLANK BOOKS
April 26-tf

Ofthe most durable kind made from ihe finest linen
paper, and bound In manner unequdHed IN This
country for strength and dural ilty Books made by
their predecessors upon the plan still followed, have
been in use upwards of SIXTY years, without givnh
way, and any Of their superfne books which may be
ordered will be warranted TO stand usage that length
of time
Orcers from public offices, institutions, and indv
duas will be attended to with promptness and at fair
rates. HOGAN q THOMPSON,
No, 30 North 4th ST., and No. lOS,
az Chesnnt, ct, Philadelphia.
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TOOTH DROPS. hLINEs-cure eiectuall

Entered according 10 act Of Congress, in the year
1872 by Comstock Co., in the Clerks Office OF the
Southern District of New York.
By applying TO our agents in each town and village,
papers may be had free, showing the most respecta-
bic names IN the country for these facts, that no
one can fail TO believe them.
lL5sBc sure you call for our articles, and not be
put off with any stories, that others as good
lave these or none, should be your molto-and these
never can be true aud get uine without names 10
them. All these articles to be had wholesale and
tail only of us.
COMSTOCK & Co., Wholesale Druggists,
II Maiden Lane, New York, and of our agents
C. STOTT, Druggist.
april 24-;f
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TREAsARY DEPARTMENT,
25lh MAY, lS43.

SsEPARATE PROPOSALS for executing the
- printing, for furnishing stationery including pareh
mens, and for executing binding and furnishing blank
books for this Department. for the year ending 3Otb
June, 1874 Swill be received until the oath day OF
June next
Proposals unaccompanied by testimonials will not
be considered and the bidders must distinctly under
stand that the contracts will embrace, amongst
Others the following requirements the faithful full
flmeDt Of which will, in every case, be rgidly ex-
acted
All the articles Of stationery must be at least fully
equal 10 all respects, 10 the samples which must &C
company the offers. Bidders will state whether The
article they propose 10 furnish, be of American or
foreign manufacture.
Separate bids for furnishing parchments viii be
considered. Also for printing patents.
The blank books and binding must be equal in ma
erIol, style and finish, 10 the samples which may bt
seen IN the different Offices of the Department. and
superior III every instance where those samples may
have been found not TO be Of the best quality The
printing must be executed with new and perfect type,
and on the best paper used Tor the dierent sssip-
tons OF printing required The articles and work
will he required from time TO time they wanted;
and they will be paid for quarterly failure To fur
nish the articles 10 execute the work IN every par
tcula-, as required by the contracts, and within a
reasonable time, Of all which the head OF the De-
partment will be the final Judge, will cause for
fixture Of the contracts.
The classes, character, and descriptions OF the ar
ticles and work are designated, nearly as can now
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of the Secretary Of the Treasury, will be required
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tered into.
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LANGUAGES.
Pirate and C7ass Instruction.


Private and Glass Instruction.
DROFESSoR ALFRED SCHUCKING date of
i New Orleans) would inform the ladies and gen
tlemen Of Washington and ITS vicinity, who wish 10
acquire accurate and practical know ledge Of the
French or German language in a manner as expedi-
uous and pleasant as IS consistent with a thorough
study, that his classes for instruction IN the above
languages will be open
From 3 TO 10 in the morning,
And to . in the evening,
Private and Class Instruction may also be had a
the residence of students at convenient hours.
MIR. SchuckIngs experience and success as =
teacher various American Institutions both at the
North and South, and author Of German Gram
mar, well known to many. Besides, references
and commcndatory letters from some 1.-THE most
distinguished scholars m the country Professor
CGbi, A. II. Everett, Fr. Leber, and Others, may be
seen at his residence 10th street, near Pennsyl-
ysnia avenue, (Mrs. McGunnigles.
Addresses may al.o be left at the bookstores Of
Messrs. Morrison and Farnham.
nov l7--3twatf
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ARMY AND NAVY REGISTER.
TUST published and for sale at Siationers' Hall the
.J official Army and Navy Register for lS43, by or
der of the Secretaries Of the Army and Navy IN com
pliance with resolution Of the Senate and House OF
Representatives.
March Off
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HOWARD HOUSE

No 10 Walnut street, PHILADELPHIA.
THIS new establishment has lately been opened
Il with the view Of accommodating those ladies'
and gentlemen who prefer quiet home, while they
sojourn in this city Terms same the best hotels.
s. SNEETSER
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WHATMAN's ORA WING PAPER.

WHATMAN'S DRAWING PAPER.
W FISCHER, Importer and Dealer in superior
w Stationery, Parchment, and Ridges fine
Cutlery, has ust received direct from he Manufactu
ror, large supply Of Whatmans superior Drawing
Paper made expressly to order ofthe following sizes
all of which constantly kept for wholesale or retail
NJ Stationorsi Hall.
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DIR. IINiS

Celestial Balm Of CHINA positive cure for the piles
and all external aings-a internal irritations
brought TO tie surface by friction with this Balm =
in coughs, swelled or throat tghtness OF the
chest, this Balm applied on flannel will relieve and
cure at once. Fresh wounds or old sores rapid
~ cured by IT.
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DIR. BARTHoLoMEw's

Erpeeiorant will prevent cure all incipient con-
SUMPTION Coughs and Colds taken in time, and is a
delightful remedy. Remember the name, and get
Comstocks.
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SARSPARILLA,

colors the hair any shade you wish, but will not color
the skin.
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Comstock's Compound Extract. There is no ether
Preparation of Sarsaparilla that exceed or equal
this. II you are sure to get Comstock's, you will
find it superior TO all others. II does not require
putting.
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Confirmation Of the Copper Mines on Current rirer 70
j. Epes Coonn.
TREAsrnY DErArMENr,
NEW MUSIC.

lust received the following pieces Of New Music
y at the old established Store, two doors cast Of
I2th street. Pennsylvania avenue, W. FISCHER.
Yes, will share with thee my loye--byW. J. Lemorc
My early home--by l.. J. Chadwick
81 see thee sweetly smile"-by II. Thorbecke.
The mountaineer's return--by Mrs. g. g. Ely.
The devoted-Tyrolesn--by y. NJ Dalquer
The grave digger-by Kallwada
Tel me ye W rged winds--by G. Corrier
When all around grew drear and dark--by g. Pa.gL
Want a cob comic, dedicated to w. T.. Bur. on
words by "Slraws"
On struggle more-words by Lord Byrcp.
a. lit
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4 ONION BooKs Of MEDICINE AND SUR

4 ONDON BOOKS ON MEDICINE AND SUR
IL GERY--Just imported by ,. TAYLOR few
copies only aud this day received, fearsley on the
Throat, on the enlarged Tons and elongated Uvula,
vol. London, 1885 Jones on Gravel, Calculous,
md Goul, being Professor Liebig's Physiology, ap
oiled 10 the prevention and cure Of these diseases,
vol London, IS43; Johnson on Life, Health, and
Disease, vol. London, lSi3i Food and It's inhu-
snce on Health and Disease, by Matthew Truman,
VI. ID. | vol London, lSi3 krauss on the cure OF
Club foot, Bent knee, Wy-neck, SPIRAL Deformity,
SC, &c; Lee on Stammering and Squirting, and on
he Method for their Removal, vol. London, 1871 I;
urtss Treatise on TIE Physiology aud Pathology OF
he Ear, vol octave and others lot enumerated
Iooks, Periodicals sc, Imported TO order from Lon
lon aud Paris. may 70
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MANTUAMAKlNG.

MANTUAMAKlNG.
nURSE D. ROBINSON, residence ID, between
INI and 7th streets, respectfully informs the la
dies Of Washington City, and its vicinity, that she IS
prepared to execute work, according TO the latest
Parsian fashions, in style inferior to none IN The
United States.
may 6-tf
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.COMSToCK'S vERMIFUGE will eradicate
al Worms in children adults with a certainty
quite astonishing II is the same that made, and
sells with rapldity almost Incredible, by Comstock
4 Co., New York.
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ID RIvATE BOARDING for two gentlemen can
i be had in a small family, very moderate
terms by application on 9th street next door to Gid
cons Printing ofIice-a few doors from the Avenue.
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TO FAMILIES AND INyALIDS.

TIME following indispensable family remedies
l. may be found at the Drug Stores Remember,
and get them unless they have the signature OF
"COMSTOCK x CO." on the wrappers, as all 9th
by the names base impositions and coun-
terfels. Ii the merchant nearest you has them not
urge him to procure them at I'll Maiden-lane, the
next time he visits New York, or to write for them.
No family should be week without these rene
dies.
BADNESS.
Balm of Columbia for The hair, which will stop II II
falling out or restore it on bald places and on chill
drcn make IL grow rapidly, those who have lost
the hair from any cause.
All vermin that nfest the heads Of children in
schools are prevented killed by it at once. Find
the name Of COMSTOCK & CO." on it, or never
try it, Remember this always.
RHEUMATISM and LAhIENESS positively
cured, and all shriyeed muscles and limbs are res
tored in the old or young, by the Indian Vegetable
Elixir and Nerve and Bone I4nameDt--but never
without the name Of Comstock & Co on it,
PILES sc. wholly prevented, or governed IL
the attack has come on, if you use the only true
Hays Linament, from Comstock x Co. All sores,
and every thing relieved by it that admits Of out
ward application. 1t acts like charm. Use it
HORSES that have Rng-Bone, SPAWN, Wind
Calls, sc. are cured by ROOFS SPECIFIC; and
FOUNDERED horses entirely cured by Roofs Foun
der Ointment. Mark this, all horsemen.
DALLEY'S MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR
SALVE-The most extraordinary remedy ever in
vented for all new or old BURNS AND SCALDs
and sores, and sore EYES 1t has delighted thou
sands, 1t will take out all pain in ten minutes and
no failure. II will cure the PILES.
Inns SPREAD PLASTERS.-A better and
rice and useful article never was made. All should
wear them regularly
Inns TEMPERANCE BlTTERS-On the prin-
cipe of substituting the TONIC in place of the
SrlMULANT principle, which has reformed so ma.
nv drunkards. To be used with
LlN'S BLOOD PILLS, superior to all others for
cleansing the system and the humors affecting the
blood, aud for all irregularities of the bowels, and
the general health.
HEAD-ACHE.-Dr. Spohns Head Ache Remedy
viii efectually cure sick Headache either from the
OF bilious. Hundreds of families are using it
with great JOY.
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r. SPOHN'S ELEXIR OF HEALTH,

for the certain preventonof Fevers or any general
sickness; keeping the stomach in most perfect order,
the bowels regular and determination to the sur
face. Colds Coughs pains in the bones, hoarseness,
aud Dropsy are quickly cured by it. Know this by
trying.
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COUGH LoZENGEs.

DETERS' COUGH LOZENGES are now rapi
Il y supersedng all other preparations for the re-
llei OF Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Whooping cough
lightness Of the Chest, Bronchitis, and similar pull
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A CARD.-The following Card was published in
"A March last, and is now re-published for the
accommodation Of those who neglected attending to u:
The undersigned respectfully but most earnestly
requests all persoGs indebted TO him prior to lo4J TO
call al his store before the 5th day Of next month,
(June) as he will be constrained TO place all debts
without distinction then outstanding, the hands Of
an officer for collection prompt settlement ioi them
icing indispensable. -
NAV ID d9w w. fISl HtK.
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NNT ILL be published, in the City of Washington
w by the both of April, the first number OF the
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HORSES that have Ring-Bone, SPAWN, Wind
Calls, sc. are cured by ROOFS SPECIFICS and
FOUNDERED horses entirely cured by Roofs Foun
der Ointment Mark this, all horsemen.
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PILES, sc. wholly prevented, or governed IL
the attack has come on, if you use the only true
Hays Linament, from Comstock & Co. All sores,
and every thing relieved by it that admits Of out
ward application. 1t acts like charm. Use it
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RHEUMATISM and LAMENESS positively
cured and all shryelled muscles and limbs are res
,ored in the old young, by the Indian Vegetable
Elixir and Nerve and Bone Iinament-but never
without the name Of Comstock & Co on it.
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CONSUMPTION CANNOT BE CURED!
Those who say II can are imposters and quacks.
SUI Il may be prevented its progress stayed, by
using DR. Peters Cough Lozenges Begin ia season.
DO not neglect slight cough until consumption has
commenced its ravages. A delay of a few days Of
ten prove fatal Price 25 cents per box
Peters Cough Lozenges have performed some Of
the most remarkable cures on record One trial OF
them Is more satisfactory than column of certiG,
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- HAKsPEARE-cheap- 10 one volume,
- good edition, full bound in leather price sl,50.
NAV PC +. TAYLOR.
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Peters Cordial Lozcnges specific for the
lief Of nervous or sick head che owness Of spirits,
or melancholy, languor and debility, either from pre-
yous disease or too free living, tremor spasm OF the
stomach, irrltaby Of the nerves, hystcrical siIec
ton, drowsness cholera morbus, of fatigue aud
pspitation Of the heart. From their efficacy in the
rief Of headache they called by many the Head
ache Lozenges.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-05-25
From the Richmond Epoui,cr

THE EPISCOPAL CONVENTION
Our City is all animated with the
crowds Of ministers and members, who
have locked 10 the Metropolis to attend
he Annual Episcopal Convention. The
Convention opened on Thursday fore.
noon, with service in the Monumental
Church, which was filled from ton 10
bottom, chancel, pews, aislos and CALLER.
les, with an attentive aud anxious con-
gregaton All around the altar were
arrayed the Ministers orthc Epis.op,I
Church, drawn from various parts oCibe
stale, aud few from other States. TO
me number Of about 60. Bishop Johns
delivered the Pastoral Discourse. A
was a powerful aud thrilling appeal TO
the Ministers Of the Church, on the du.
ties OF their ministry. The text was "a.
ken from lst Timothy, 4th CHAPTER. and
10th verse: Take heed unto lhyselLaud
unto the doctrine; continue in them, for
in doing this thou shalt both save thv.
sell and them that hear thee
Bishop Johns breaches without a writ.
Ten sermon before him-and we, who
have been accustomed 10 the other STYLE.
are singuIarly struck with the conngc.
lion OF his dlscOurses, the cOmpactncss
oil his arguments, the fuency and elo-
quence Of his composition, and the cor.
reciness Of his quotations. After mott.
.cing these quaIIlicatIOns,we need not re-.
mark upon the force Of his delivery; for
asPoken discourse, like a spoken speech.
~ comparison with written one. IS al.
ways more impressIve.than when the at
ientiOn is divided between the paper and
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INFLUENCE OF THE MOON ON THE WEA
IliER-ST jain IIerschell, in the following s1
tract Of leI'or. published at the Cape of Good Ito
diSnvows any belief in the auiiquated notion that
the moon exercises an influence on the weather:
cit Is singular how generally prevalent the opn.
ION IS that both my father and myself have adyoca
ted The idea of the moons influence upon the wen
lher' and published predictions and weather tables
founded on such presumed influence. But there il
moi The shadow ola foundation for any such idea;
on 'he contrary all possible pains have been taken
on Ihe part OF both him and myself TO disayow and
dlsclaim all such pretended tables and nreJ,o,o :,