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OREIGN AND AMERICAN SNUFFS.-I
i have just received very large supply Of foreign
and American Snuffs, embracing the largest assort-
ment ever offered for sale in this city named in part
as follows: H sr1
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CHOICE MADEIRA WINE.-The subscriber has
~ for sale, at moderate prices, at the Exchange
Hotel on street, wines Of the following celebrated
importations: fls'ttlsS Ns iii
Ceylon, imported in 1884, ii the ship Henry Clay
Black Warrior, also via India, in 1910
Reserve, FROM the Parish Of San Martin direct.
All from the House Of Mesars. J. Howard March &
Go. OF Madeira, and in bottles.
dec 5-eom THOMPSON TYLER
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NJ i 4 !. t1
CPECTACLEs- My attention mas oeen called to
- an article in the public papers and circulated in
haudbs about this city, called Perfocal Spectacles
said to be constructed in accordance with the phi
losophy of nature, IN the form OF ConcavoConve
Ellipsis What is meant by the philosophy of nature
may be hard to tell but certainly they at variance
from the laws or principles Of Optics certainly
Ellipss can converge the rays of light to perfect TO-
Gus. They are said not to be the French meniscus
or Wollaston's periscopic Zone and the same con-
struction Of glasses) The meniscus lens is truly
ground surface concave one side; the other side
possessing greater degree Of sphericity consequent
iy becomes magnifyng glass This species Of glass
will converge the rays OF light the same as double
convex lens The application OF this form Of lenses
in the shape Of Spectaces, gives the eye greater
field of vision IN ~ 5s6.
The celebrated DR.. Brewster, in speaking Of these
Spectacles says that they give decidedly inpsr
feet visions than conmon spectacles, because they IN
both the alteration OF figure and Of coor but
they may be Of use in crowded city in warning us
of the oblique approach Of objects. Now, as spec
taccs are intended to assist nature, and the Eye,
the most perfect masterpiece Of Divine Mechanism
lin its natural state) every part has the very form
and office which the laws Of optics require for the most
perfect vision Of object Is it moi preposterous to
apply piece of bent concave or convex glass with
out true form or figure to its assistance? On the
trary is it not reasonable to conclude that their
tinred use would destroy the eye entreys Specta-
cles are probably the most ancient of all optical in
strments and yet has undergone the least change of
any. The subject has been well considered by Opt-
clans throughout all Europe for ages, and the general
conviction IS that truly ground concave or convex
lens the most suitable for assisting decayng
natural visions Of the human eye r. PATTEN.
The subscribers have for sale at their mandatory
on Pennsy lvania avenue, south side, between 10th
and 18th Streets general assortment Of the best of
Spectacles, with truly ground glasses. Glasses Of
the best quality fitted to old frames, &C.. Also, Sur
yeyor's Compasses, Levels and Drawing Instruments
of the best quality. =, ....--
~ Instruments made to order, and warranted,
dec 9-lm - sa sE ia tss 4
A CARD.-The subscriber respectfully informs his
IA friends and customers that their accounts will
all be rendered to them the LIST January next and
he earnestly hopes that all will be prepared to settle
the same either by cash. notes at very short dates
This is absolutely necessary, in order to enable him
to meet engagements that are upon HIM, and which
he can only do by realizing what is due to him.
Those, especially, whose accounts have been long
DUE will confer great favor by being ready to settle
the same when called upon.
G. H. JAMES,
dec l5-dtJl Corner 14th and streets.
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WEEKLY EDITION OF
THE WHM STANDARD

/. U In answer to the frequent inquiries for
the Weekly edition Of the Wing Standard, we
state that its publication will be commenced on
the first Saturday in January next, AT ONE
DOLLAR PER ANNUN, in Advance.
U Editors Of Wing newspapers throughout
the country will please copy the above; the IA
vor will be reciprocated.
Editors who have copied the above will please
notice the correction
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr.. WISE moved to suspend the rules OF the
House for the purpose of going into Committee
of the Whole, with the view Of referring the
Presidents Message.
The motion prevailed, and Mr.. Hopkins,
Va, was called to the Chair.
MIR. WISE moved, in a series OF resolutions,
that the Message Of the President be referred to
the appropriate standing committees OF the
House.
Such portions Of the Message as referred to
foreign AFFAIRS the treasury, public lands, Indian
affairs, the army and navy, were referred TO the
committees having charge of these subjects with
out debate.
The motion to refer such portions of the Mes
sage as related to harbors, rivers, &c., to the
Committee on Commerce, gave rise to an ex-
tended debate
i Mr.. THOMASSON, of KY, moved to amend
MIR. Wise's resolution on this head, SO as to in-
clude the entire subject of inland navigation.
The debate which followed was taken part In
by Messrs Barnard, Wise, Kennedy, Holmes,
Wilkins Beardsley, Belser, Hardin, Bowlin.
The point Of interest was, that the South and
West were neglected in appropriations; that the
lakes, and the Mississippi and tributaries, with
all their vast importance in navigation, had no.
thing in proportion to the harbors anu rivers u
the East and North
Mr.. HARDIN, of ILL.,, proposed new stand,
ing committee, who should have this especial
subject of western lakes and rivers in charge but
subsequently, moved, as we understood, to give
it to select committee.
Mr.. WINTHROP, of Mass, defended the
North from the charges Of sel6shness and oppoo-
sition to the West, and referred to the records
to prove that in all great questions Of interest 10
The West, the North had invariably come to her
aid. -
6cation at the kindly remarks of MIR. W., and
was glad that this debate had sprung up.
N Mr. WISE got up again, and talked about the
Constitution, Tariff, sectional ryalries, &C., &c.
AT half past 3, on motion of
MIR. WELLER, the Committee rose and re-
ported that they had come to no conclusion
The House adjourned.
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THO THE GENT L EN1EN. Jules Hauel's celebrat
i ed Ambrosial Cream for shaving
Ring Verbena Cream
Nap es Shaving Soap Tin pots)
Military Shaving Soap
Naples Saponaceons Compound
Creme d'Amande Amsis
Gucrlan's Ambrosal Cream.
And variety of Others for sale by
c. II. JAMES,
dec 49, Corner l4th and + streets.
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For characters, &c., see bills of the day.

Friday fourth night Of the Italian opera--nghts
of performance Monday, Wednesday, Friday. and
Saturday.
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Tor RENT.-The dwelling part of a two story
brick house, situated 18th street, in the neigh
borhood Of the General Post Office. Apply to
JOSEPH H. FRANCE,
dec l4-tf 7th street. between and E sts
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NATIONAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Lessee, Mr. EMERY.

Prices Of admission Box 81; Second Tier so cents
Gallery IS cents 4u
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This splendid Exhibition is the production of a
celebrated Female Artist, and is intended to repre-
sent that moment in the trial Of our Saviour, when
Caaphas says to. him, E adjure thee by the living
God, that thou tell whether thou be Christ, the
Son Of God.n Jesus answers, /" Thou hast said,
nevertheless say unto you, hereafter shall ye see
the Son of man sitting on the right hand Of power,
and coming in the clouds of Heaven!" This was
equivalent to calling himself the Son of God which
of was considered by the High Priest as BIAS
phemy; and he Immediately raised his hands in af-
fected horror, and says, He hath spoken blasphemy
what further need have of witnesses' Behold now
ye have heard his blasphen.y!" s
The scene illustrates the appearance of the Roman
Court, under Pontius Plate and the Jewish Court,
under Caiaphas, the High Priest-and the Grouping,
Costume, and the Decorations Of the figures all
in strict accordance with ancient history.
This piece Of Stauary is universally considered a
magnificent Work Of Art: beautiful and interesting
spectacle, and an impressive and valuable common
tary on the passage Of Holy Writ to which it refers.
Hours of Exhibition from 9 A. M. to III P. M.
Admission IS cents, children half price.
Pamphlets to be had at the Hall. dec l3-lw
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TWENTY EIGHTH CONGRESS-,
FIRST SESSION.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, ls4a.
SENATE.

The PRESIDENT announced that petitions
were in order.
Mr.. WOODBRIDGE presented petition from
citizens of Michigan for new mail route; ALSO
one asking that certain sections of public lands
in that State may be applied for purposes OF in
ternal improvement. sS9 aGot.
Mr.. MILLER. a memorial for the renewal Of
the charter Of the Patriotic Bank
Mr.. FOSTER introduced bill, which was
read twice, and referred, for the establishment Of
q naval depot at Memphis, Tennessee.
Mr.. MERRICK presented the petition of work.
men at the navy-yard in this city, representing
that they were destitute of employment, had lo-
Gated here expecting it, and with the view held
out to them that sloop of war and iron steam
boat would be constructed here; they say that
all the funds appropriated for expenditure here
are exhausted, but that there is work that must,
and will, be done, and they pray that early action
may be had in reference to il, in order to their
relief
TARIFF.
Mr.. McDUFFIE, on leave, introduced his bill
to revise the compromise act OF '33. The bill
provides that SO much Of the existing tariff as
assess duties upon goods at their minimum value,
be repealed, and that the duty be assessed upon
the true value; also, reduces duties exceeding
30 per cent to 30 per cent. ad valorem on the
3lst December to rs per cent, and after De-
cember, 1914, to 20 per cent. ad valorem.
Mr.. KING did not doubt but that it would be-
come necessary, for the purpose Of revenue, to
revise and alter the existing tariff, and hoped
that the subject would engage the early atten-
ton Of Congress; everybody of reflection must
be satisfied that the existing tariff was INSULT
cient; at the eatme, he had doubts Of the
propriety of originating such bill in the Senate
T Mr.. McDUFFIE said that the decision Of the
Senate on this point, was Of more importance to
themselves than any decision Of the other body
and that they had decided that bills to reduce
duties might originate here.
Mr.. EVANS did not mean to object to the
mere reference of this bill, but be also doubted
if it could properly originate here. He also diff
gfered from the Senator Of Alabama about the
present tariff, which he thought, and should take
early occasion to show, was amply sufficient for
all purposes of revenue.
u The bill was read twice, and referred to the
Committee on Finance.
Mr.. BARROW introduced bill to adjust GER
tain land claims in the States of Mississippi, Al
ALBANIA, Arkansas, and for other purposes
EXPLORING EXPEDITION.
Mr. BAYARD, bill to increase the pay Of
certain officers and other persons engaged in this
expedition.
Mr.. CRITTENDEN presented sundry papers,
but we could not catch their purport
The Senate took a short Executive session,
and confirmed the nomination of M. ST. Clair
Clarke, is Sixth Auditor of the Post Office.
That of Mr.. Isaac Hill, for the place vacated by
- I.
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T1LEGANT SHAWLS.-Will be opened this day.
IL L carton splendid embroidered Thibet shawls
do rich figured Thibit and cashmere
8 / do large and very heavy black silk shawls
do rich changeable silk shawls "a square
and very elegant sesA
8sN SILKS. N9
50 pieces splendid silks, every style and quality
SO pieces rnousselines de laine and cashmercs,
some entire new style sA
10 superfne Thibet cloths, for ladies' dresses,
every shade Of color swa-A
IS pieces chusan and cashmere de casse
10 pieces elegant silk veivets for dresses and
S cartons rich velvet and satin ribands
so dozen linen cambria handkerchlefs, gloves,
hosiery, &c.
20 pieces black and colored alpaccas, silk rnges,
SC. $500 tr
The above with every article in the fancy goods
line, win be sold on the most favorable terms.
BRoADCLoTHs. .e@g
viii open to-day large assortment of the best
London broadcloths
London, French, and American cassimeres
HI Velvet and satin vestings
London tw eeds for coats and pantaloons
A large assortment of gentlemeRs fancy
f scarfs and cravats, fashionable style Nv
Lambswool and merino shirts and drawers
Plaid and figured cloths for cloak lininings
5ss-sS .tts Stsf ALSO, g.EN -
$50 pieces superior and low priced cassinets
100 pair la,4, liza, and l0-lWhtney blankets
Wide and narrow white and colored fannels
The above goods having been purchased at auction
at the north at very low prices, great bargains may be
expected by those who may favor me with call.
dec 2--lm ili r. c. WASHINGTON.
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ITO PARENTS AND TEACHERS.-The sub
i scriher has just received from tho North largo
assortment Of School Books The best editions have
been carefully selected and well bound consisting Of
every kind Of school book and other requisites that
are used in the District and the surrounding country,
and will DO sold at unusually low prices.
R. FARNHAM,
move corner llth street and Fenn. Nv.
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r OOK HERE-Persons suffering from colds,
IL coughs, &c J, can be supplied with
Pease's Hoarhound Candy
Browns Boneset Candy
McCulling's Syrup Of May Apple and Wild Cherry
Swayne's Syrup Of Wild Cherry
Jayne's Tonic Expectorant
Covat's Balm Of Life
Thompson's Life Preseryer
Wstar's Cough Lozenges
Sherman's Cough Lozenges
Peters Cough Lczenges
by calling on G. Fl. JAMES,
Corner l4th and E streets
Where may also be found full and general assort-
ment of Drugs, Medicines Perfumery, Fancy Articles,
Brushes, Combs, &C.; all which sold low for
cash or to punctual customers dec 1S-
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GRAND MILITARY AND CIVIC BALL AT
(J THE WASHINGTON ASSEMBLY ROOMS
The NATIONAL BLUES respectfully announce tina
they will give their Third Annual Ball on Monday
January g. 1914 The favorable attendance which
the citizens of the District and its vicinity have
ever bestowed upon the balls heretofore given b,
the Blues, encourages them to believe that this will
receive notice equally as favorable, inasmuch a
they have made arrangements which, in their opinion
will render it of the most splendid that has eye
been given in the District.
COMMITTEE OF INVITATION, AND RECEPTION.
Gen. R. C. Weightman, Col. w. w. Seaton,
Capt. l.. j. Middleton, Lieut.. w. M. Clarke,
Lieut.. P. F. Bacon, Lieut. E. Evans
Ensign W. j. Parham, Sergeant J. L. White,
Sergeant j. Brannan, Quarm'r J. F. Coyle
Corporal G.. Emrick w. A. Flaherty,
M. r. Mohun, ]. s. Owen,
C. T. Iardella, W. MAGGIE,
B J. Tayman, j. McDermott,
M. ]. Sheahan, s. Humphrey,
w. M. Randolph, J. Stoddard.
sufficient number of servants will be engaged
LLOYD WILLIAMS celebrated Cotlon Bant
has been secured for the occasion.
Tickets for sale at Gadsby's Browns, and Fuller
Hotel, Farquhar and Morgan's drug store, FRS
ward, Dr. CIarkes drug store, Navy Yard, Kidwell's
Georgetown, Buckingham's, corner of Penn Avenue
and 18th street. and at the door the evening of thu
ball. Price Of tickets 49, dec IA
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|, 2, and 8, for sale at retail
dec .s.-Ia- s. HOLMES, 7th street.
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as follows: M 98ess IS
/. 49, AMERICAN. Fa-e 443Aa III
GIG pounds American Gentleman
24o Genuine Congress
Oil Imitation do "a
237 Demi GrOs
3l2 Guignon
800 Yellow, brown, and black Rappee
456 Plain unscented do
$50 Lancaster do
$50 Maccabau r8S g
1874 Imitation do S
100 Fine Scotch
20 do No | and 2, in bottles
l67 Natchitoches tt
IL dozen do in bottles ts
xt4 FoREIoN.
10 dozen Maccabau de la Martinique de chez
Jos Lamorelle ~
Hardhams No. 9 and 81, in lead
veritable Rape de Paris sans oppret
F'riburg B. Freyer's Magee, in tin
Fl Bolongoro Borgris, Rape Morocco
The above Snufs, with large stock of Cigars,
Fancy Articles, Perfnmery, &c., were selected by
myself from the principal American and importing
houses in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore,
and offered for sale as cheap as any store in this
city. JAMES NJ. DORSETT,
Stuff, Tobacco, and Fancy Store,
dec 9 No IL, east of Gadsby's Hotel.
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TINE GRAND EXHIBITION OF STATUARY,
u representing the trial Of our Saviour before Pom
tious Plate, in group of Twenty-threc Figures the
Size Of Life, splenddIy dressed in appropriat cos
tune, will open at the
APOLLO HALL, W.aSHLNGTON THURSDAY,
DECEMBER l4th, l843.
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CATHOLIC PRAYER BOOKS, beautifully bound
" in Turkey morocco gilt with plates; also, COM
mon binding. A large assortment just receives and
for sale at very low prices, at
r. FARNHAMS
Bookstore, corner 18th st. and Penn. avenue.
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TTONEY! HONEY!!-The subscriber has just re-
IL ceived by railroad and steamboat from New
York
Is choice Boxes of Honey in the comb
Barrel Cuba Honey -. i
30 additional Boxes fine Cheese
And good assortment of Door Mats, manufac-
tured by the Shakers. 8. HOLMES,
dec 16--f NE ff 9TH street.
NRESH RICE, PEARL BARLEY, VERMICEL-
IL LA, RICE FLOUR, TAMARINDS, &c.--For
ssle by S. HOLMES, tt#
dec To- 18th street.
CTONE WARE Bath Brick, Paste and Liquid
- Backing. For sale by s. HOLMES,
dec To- 7th street
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DROUT AND MATHER'S PRINTING INK,
/ book and news always on hand, and sold at their
prices II. FARNHAM,
nov corner 18th st. and Penn. av.
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Hour of Commencement
Overture at half-past seven o'clock precisely.
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TREAsray DlrAsrMESr,



SEALED PROPOLAl.s, will BIO received al thi.
~ Department, until the l7th April next, for Six
Engines, Boilers and Propeliers, constructed upon
The plan known "a Hunters Plan two OF said En-
gines, Boilers and Propeiles, TO be delivered on
Lake Erie, designated iy the Secreiary of the
Treasury, the Others al such place OF places, on the
Sea Coast as tho Secretary may direct
Also, two Engines, Boilers and Propellers, upon
the plan known as Ericssons Plan" 10 be de-
lisered at some place on the Sea Coast, as the
Secretary OF the Treasury may direct The En-
sines, Boilers and Propellers To be made Of the
very best materials to bear the proof and inspection
such person or persons, as may be selected by the
secretary Of the Treasury The Boilers To have not
less Than seven hundred 900 fire surface each work
ing pressure eighty 1907 pounds the square inch.
rroof Two hundred aud forty GAO pounds. Six (6)
eighteen l6) inch Cylinders with three CD feet
stroke The whole to be delivered directed with
IN five months from the time of receiving the Draw
ngs and Plans for building. The proposals will state
The price for which the Engines, Boilers and Prope
lers, will be delivered aud put into complete opera
ton But as the application Of the Engines working
to either Of the said plans, is pa ent right, the pro-
posals will also state the price asked, including the
authority TO use the patent right aud also the price,
exclusive OF said authority. J. c. SPENCER,
march 20-dtl7A Secretary of the Treasury.
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DESCRIPTION.

List Of Treasury notes referred t. in the above
tice, drawn in favor Of Richard s. Graves or order
dated severally the 9th October, ls42, and deliver
ed the same day, signed by VIM. b. Randolph, Acting
Treasurer of the United States, and countersigned
by Michael Mousse, acting Register Of the Treasu-
ry viz
On warrant No. 30l4. No. j to No. l00-l00 n otes
Of 81 900 each.
On warrant No 30l4. No. to No. $3.50 notes
OF $500 each.
On warrant No. 3Ol4. No. to No. 800 notes
Of 500 each
On warrant No. 30l4. No. l to No. 23-23 notes
Of $50 each.
On warrant No. 30l4. o.l-one note Of S64
On warrant No. 30i3. No. 81 to No. 500 notes
Of 500 each.
On warrant No. 30l3. No @ I note Of 500 %
On do. do No. "a l note of $50 90
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TRIAsUKY DEPARTMENT,

Washington, March 10, l6s3.
- EALED proposals will be received 1T this Depart
- ment until toe l1th April next, for building the
huiis OF one heo three Iron Steamers 10 be used
Revenue Cutters the sea coast, Of the following
dimensions say one hundred aud forty (li0) feet
on deck twenty-three (23) feet beam, aud ten (l0)
feet hold. Model, drawing, and mouds for building
TO be furnished by the Department. 1t is expected
that these boats will be built Ia reference to Hunters
or Ericssons PropeIlers. The iron used ia coDstruc
ton, must be American, and OF the very best quality
and is To be painted with two good coats Of red lead
Zone before the work put up and the other after The
whole OF said ironwork shall be weighed sler Il is
wrought and fitted To It's appropriate place and previous
10 It's being hnally put together. Payment will be
made according TO |. this nett weight per pound,
including coal bunkers, water tanks and gal
leys. The chain plates, bobstays and all iron
work necessary to the hull spars rigging sails and
guns will be included in the proposal aud the price
for such work will be separately stated spar deck
Of white pine by inches TO be laid secured from
underneath with the wood screw bolts, caulked and
planned Berth deck of ash yellow pine 2. by 8
inches, spiked and bolled 10 the berth deck beams
also caulked ard paned ceiling planks of white oak
To the flooring heads inches thick, thence yellow
pine inches thick TO the lower deck clamP-alI OF
which will he estimated by the square superficial feet
The materials and weight used in the construction
10 be approved, and the work TO be inspected BY such
officer as the Secretary Of the Treasury may appoint
and the work TO be done according TO the direction OF
the Superintendent.
The vessels to be completed within SIR months
from the day of delivering the moulds and plans of
building.
The workmanship to be inspected previous to de-
livery by two competent Judges, to be chosen by
each Of the parties Of the contract who the event
OF their disagreement, shall select a third who are
to determine whether the work has been executed in
all respects according to the proposals and agree
ment.
(Signed,) j. C. SPENCER,
Secretary Of the Treasury
march I7-dlm