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A FORAGING RUSE.

"By my SOUL if the little corporal (Napoleon)
was in these cursed mountains he himself would
become plunderer for his corps, defendant y
and the grenadier stopped in front of a green
meadow, resembling an emerald encased in rocks
Nobody is in sight, said he, looking round and
attentively listening; !" l see calf, rather lean
it is true, but in war we must not be too nice.
Confound it, how thin the poor beast is. Span
ish rascals, is it thus you fatien the cattle? l
must, however take charge Of you my sarvel-
ing" and the calf was soon on the road to the
bivouac. "Caution, however" murmured the
grenadier, the captain is fellow that wont
listen to reason on this subject; how shall act
1t is not easy to introduce my friend unobserved
into the bvouac. If had but my great coat,
would with that and my cap contrive to make a
soldier of him we would march in, arm in arm.
He would pass for conscript, the two species
much resemble each other. All have bright
thought" and thrusting his hand hurriedly into
his pocket, he bounded with Joy at finding a
piece OF stout string, one end of which he tied
round The foot of the calf and fastened the other
10 his own ankle, taking the precaution to leave
a respectful distance between the captive and
himself Scarcely had he completed this delicate
operation before he observed at the end of the
road his dreaded captain, who rapidly approached
him on horseback, enveloped in cloud of dust.
Fortunately, this benevolent mist completely con-
cealed the leading string of the passively follow
ing quadruped. Where do you come from ?'
vehemently exclaimed the officer. !" But short
distance from hence, SIR said the soldier with
imperturbable assurance. "Why does this cali
follow you step by step?" said the impetuous
officer /" How, my captain, can you expect me
TO ask him this question when know not a
single word of Spanish ? | suppose the calf is
following rue from pure friendship, or a wish to
become better acquainted with me-" A strange
he off,
horse, and quitting the spot al full speed. The
grenadier laughed in his sleeve, joined his com
rades with his friendly prisoner, and related the
scientific manner in which he had secured the
booty and humbugged his captain.
Military anecdotes.
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CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES.
PHILADELPHIA STORES,
Smiths Row, corner OF Ilth and T. streets,


Smiths Row, corner OF IIth and T. streets,
Granite KOr, Pennsylvania .9sen,e
BETWEEN 3D AND Al STREETS.
CITIZENS, STRANGERS, and MEMBERS OF
~ CONGRESS, come and buy where only one
price Is asked. Persons not acquainted with the
prices of goods often have to pay fifteen, and even
thirty per cent more than those who know the Gus
tomary price, and have the tact of Jering down to
the lowest price In our Stores, we ask no more and
take no less than the fixed price All intelligent per-
sons approve of this way of doing business and be-
lieye il the only fair way of dealing.
Our stock is large and well assorted. We have
of our own make, DRESS BOOTS, at So; WATER
PROOF, at S3 SO and 81 50 DRESS BOOTEES,
81 rs to s2 SO, Of FRENCH CALF; GENTLE.
MEMS SLIPPERS, MOROCCO AND CALF, at
IS cents GENTLEMEN'S CLOTH SLIPPERS,
QUILTED WALKING SHOES for Ladies, dc.
cidedy the most pretty and comfortable shoe lady
can have for cold weather
PARIS TIES and SLIPPERS, very handsome,
still selling for 81.
Children's wear in every variety.
Neary. 1000 pairs of India Rubber Over Shoes, in
every style.
Prime figured Rubbers, beautiful over shoe, at
rs cents.
We seek not to humbug the public with selling
out below cost " or twenty-five per cent lower than
any other store - sensible person is influenced by
any such statements. Our manner of doing business
is upon the one price system; we fix fair profit
which all no doubt will allow and in so doing, we
have boon we'll sustained, cash book fully
shows. s.
Repairing, and every thing connected with on
business, shall receive prompt attention.
Prices the same in each Store.
Three ofh four comprising the firm practical Shoe
makers, haring graduated on the bench.
J. E. BOWLER s. co.
corner llth and F sts
MANN & BROTHERS,
nov 2S-eolm Pennsylvania avenue.
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WOMAN.

Woman-lovely Woman--it IS She who hears
the first cry we utter in the world. II is woman
from the fountain of life at whose breast we in
hale our first nourishment. 1t is woman who
tends our helpless infancy, and reads and sup
plies our untutored wants. And when we reach
mature childhood, it is on woman's lap the head
is reclined--by womans hands we are clothed
and by woman's voice and animating looks we
are cheered on in our course in the acqulsltlon
of that useful knowledge which shall bit us for
the active duties and rational enjoyments OF after
years. Il is the speaking glance and beammg
smile of woman that in early childhood unfolds
and deveopes into full blown fragrance the buds
Of affection in the manly bosom. 1t is woman
who then becomes the companion and helpmate
of man in the duties and trials of life-who
cheers us when discouraged, consoles US IN DIS
appointments and sorrows, and briShtens the
blessings Providence scatters in the pathway OF
life. When sickness lays its iron hand upon the
frame, and prostrates us on the bed Of languish
and pain, it is woman's hand that presses the
fevered brow, and wipes the clammy sweat from
the countenance that administers our medicines,
and renders comfortable the couch on which we
lie. And when all the world is hushed and still
in repose around us, still it is woman's almost
noiseless step that is heard lightly moving around
the silent room, and watching our broken slum-
bers and irregular breathing. And when we
graPpe with the King OF Ierrors, II is on Wo-
mans bosom, where first we were Graded in in
fancy, that the son, husband, or father, yields uE
the departing spirit, and it is woman whose tears
then fall fast and thick upon the marble features
of the dead. She follows us to our last home
and when the clods fall upon the coffin lid with
hollow sound, her heart reverberates most loudly
with the soul-rending echoes; and as she retire:
from that dear spot, it is in her heart our mem
ory is most fondy enshrned. In birth through
life--in dealh--woman is our best nurse oul
nearest companion, and our dearest friend.
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VTHEN WILL THE PUBLIC CEASE TO BE
w HUMBUGGED?-P. w. BROWNING. Mer-

w HUMBUGGED?-P. ". BROWNING, Mer-
chant Tailor, in opposition to all humbuggers most
respectfully requests members of Congress and stran-
gers visiting the city, not to purchase their clothing
before calling TO examine his large and superior stock
of French and English Cloths Cassimeres and Vest
ngs Of the latest styles he is prepared to prove TO
them, that he is selling the article OF clothing
from 90 to 25 per cent. cheaper than certain dry
goods sorekeepers that wish to take the trade out of
the taiors hands by holding out false pretences to
the public, that they selling suits of clothes from
$40 to S20 cheaper than they be purchased else
of men that have no practical knowledge of the bus
ness to sell clothes cheaper than practical taors
men that know more about making coats than they
know about laying gbrick-notwithstandng all their
arrangements with the celebrated taors to cut and
make their clothes, and their great facilities for buy
ing goods unless they have facility for buying with
out paying for thema | am determined to undersell
them, and not to sacrifice my trade to such an ava
ricious set of men until the last dollar is gone All
ask is for you to call and examine for yourselves.
A SHORT LIST OF PRICES.
Dress coats, good wool-dyed black, Sl5
Do do super lS
Do do abeautful article French or English, 90
Beautiful Cloth Cloaks, 90
The above goods win be found ready made or is
preferred he will make to order at the same prcef
every article in proportion with the above prces to
complete gentleman's wardrobe a
IL Between Sd and 4s streets, Granite row.
ROOMS TO RENT.-Six furnished Chambers
and one Paror over my store. nov 17-ifeotf
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A CARD.-UaLTER CLARKE & soNrespect-

A CARD.-Jr.aLTER CLARKE & SON'respect-
N fully announce to Members Of Congress, stran-
gers visiting the Metropolis and citizens generally
that they have received general assortment of ladies'
gentlemens', misses, and chldrens' shoes from the
most popular manufactures, as well having in
store large and well assorted stock Of our own
make, and are prepared to make to order at the
shortest notice, every description of Boots and Shoes
made in the District, and at low rates. They
hope by the strctest attention TO busaess, and firm
determination tb please, to receive due portion of
the public patronage. Store south side Pennsylvania
Avenue, opposite Gilman's drug store.
~ b. Cork-sole Boots made to order for 81
nov 2S-3teof
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Anecdofe.-An anecdote is related of an old
gentleman in Charles county, proverbial of his
careful and saring habits. He had mislaid a
key, and it gave him no little uneasiness One
morning while engaged in family prayer no
doubt very ferventy, he bethought himself of the
key, and stopping in the midst Of the PRAYER, ex-
claimed, recollect where the KEY is; Iii 90
and get il and return 10 my morning devotion ~
Maribro' GaeeHe.
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0PAL.-The Opal for 1874; A pure Gift for the
" Holidays. Edited by N Z. Willis List of en-
beIlishmeuts Christ Walking on the Sea, Ruth and
Naomi, Dream of the Consumptive, Christ by the
We'd Of Sychar, The Will, The Daughter of Jairus.
The Deserted Wife, The Emigrant's Sabbath Morn
ing. Nine illustrations, by J. G. Chapman Just
received and for sale by
r. FARNHAM
nov III corner Of llth st. and Penn. sy
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HOME INDUSTRY. MAGUlRE, Hat Manu-
Ill tactWer, Seren street. opposite the Patriotic Bank
has for sale good assortment Of splendid Moleskin
Cashmere. Nutria Beaver, Plain Russia, and Silk
Hats of the latest fashion Of his own make and fnsh
which he warrants equal in style, finish, and quality,
to any imported, and at the lowest possible prices
Those disposed to encourage their own mechanics,
will please give hm call and judge for themselves.
All kinds of muHs, furs, and caps of every style and
quality sold very cheap.
Five rooms above the store for rent. They will
be furnished, if preferred. nov 24--lm
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NATIONAL EATING HOUSE.-The above well
~ known establishment has been recently newly
fitted up in all its various departments and the pro-
prietor is now ready to supply all his customers and
the public with all the delicacies and substantial
too) of the season, served up in the very best
manner, la Ffancaise on a P.4nerican.
One or two newly furnished parlors have been ad-
ded to the establishment, for the better accommoda-
tion of clubs or other parties Dinners or single
dishes served hot, in any part of the city, at the
shortest notice.
The proprietor, grateful for the patronage which
the public has been pleased to award him, pledges
his best efforts to merit its continuance, and osecure
to his house that reputation for excellence and ac-
commodation which it has for SO long time main
tanned W. WALKER.
N. B. Members Of Congress, or Others, forming
clubs in any part of the city be supplied as above
nov 25-3wf
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THE WHIG STANDARD.
WHAT Is GLORY, WHAT is FAMEs

by WILLIAM MoTHERwEIL.
What is glory' What is Fame,
The kcho Of long lost name:
A hreath. m idle hours brief talk;
The shadow Of an arrant nought;
A hower that blossoms for day,
Dying next morrow
A stream that hurries on its way,
Singing of sorrow!
The last drop Of bootless shower,
Shed on sere and leafess bower;
A rose, stuck in dead mans breast
This is the Worlds fame at the best
What is Fame? and what is glory
A dream--a TESTERS lying story,
TO tickle fools withal, or be
: A theme for second infancy;
A Joke scrawled on an epitaph;
A grin at Deaths own CHASTITY laugh;
A visioning that tempts the eye,
But mocks the touch---nonentity
A rainbow, substanceless as bright,
Fitting for ever
Ger hilltop to more distant height,
Nearing US never;
A bubble blown by fond conceit,
In very sooth itself to cheat;
The watch-fire of a phrenzied brain;
A fortune that to lose were gain;
A word Of praise, perchance of blame
The wreck of time-bandied name
Ay, this is Glory this is Fame!
The Whig standard., 1843-12-05
DARBY's UNIVERSAL GEOGRAPHICAL

DARBY'S UNIVERSAL GEOGRAPHICAL
~ DICTIONARY, containing description Of the
Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, Cities, Towns
Forts Seas, Harbors, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains,
Capes, Sc. in the known world with the govern
mcnt, customs, and manners of the inhabitants; the
extent, boundaries, and natural productions of each
country; and the trade manufactures, and curioses
Of the cities and towns. Third edition, with ample
additions and improvements. This day published,
and for sale by X. FARNHAM,
dec l Bookseller, Penn, ay. corner llth st.
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Hon 10 Wash Caiicoes.-Somebody saws
{" Put IN small quantity of salt--say table
spoonful to common sized tub of suds and the
colors OF printed calicoes will remain as bright
as before they were washed"
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FERIF6rAL. on AMERICAN PERFsg6Ff6
SP e c I A C i ES,

SUPERIOR to any other kind in use, constructed
- in accordance with the philosophy of Nature, in
the peculiar form of CON VO-CONVE
ELLIPSE ES; admirably adapted to the organs OF
Sight, and perfectly natural to the Eye; afording
altogether the best artificial help to the human vision
ever invented They are manufactured only by H.
M. PAINE Co.. Massachusetts, and can be obtained
in this city of
S. MAST,
Al his store on Pennsylvania avenue, near Gadsbys,
to whom we have consigned large assortment, suit
ed to every age and condition of the eye.
The Perfocal Glasses can be used for the greatest
length of time either by day night, with perfect
easc when selected to suit the state of the eye and
never cause that giddness of the head, unpleasant
sensation to the eyes, that many experience from
using the common kind, but tend to strengthen and
improve the sight, as will be seen by the numerous
testimonials from those who have used them, which
can be examined by calling as above. I5- Pertocal
Glasses put into other spectacle frames.
N. b. All persons not satisfied with these Glasses
after making trial of them particularly requested
TO have them exchanged until suited.
JAS. KILBURN,
nov 25-lm Agent for the Manufacturers.
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q PARKER'S FANCY STORE, Pennsylvania
~. arenue, betioeen 9th and 10th Streets Washington.
GLOYES COMRS RRILSHES pEREILMERX S.c

C PARKER'S FANCY STORE, Pennsulpania
~. arenue beiioeen 9th and 10Th Streets Washington.
GLOVES, COMBS, BRUSHES, PERFUyMERY. Sc.
s PARKER having just returned from the North
with complete and full assortment of goods in his
line, consisting in part, as follows:
GLOVES-Best Paris Kid Gloves (sizes num-
bered,) for Ladies and Gentlemen's wear
COMBS.-Shell, Buffalo, and English horn Dress
ing, Tuck, Twist, and Side Combs.
Ivory and Buffalo Fine-tooth Combs
HAIR BRUSHES-English, French, and Amer-
can Hair Brushes, containing 500 different patterns
A large assortment of Tooth and Nail Brushes
Badger hair Shaving Brushes
PERU MERY.--One case Of LUBIN'S fine ex-
tracts for the Handkerchief, containing the extract
of almost every fragrant flower
One case OF genuine German Cologne (Fari,,a no
mistake)
One case Of Hair Oil, Melle de Beuf, and Poma-
tum, for the groch softening and beautifying the
HUMAN HAIR
One case of Fancy Soaps, an excellent article for
the toilet
90 dozen large and small Jars of genuine Guerlain's
Sharing Cream, to which would particularly call
the attention of those Gentlemen who shave them
selves, as assure those who do not use it that they
are behind the times.
The above list comprises but very small portion
of the Articles we have on hand, and shall continue
to receive monthly, all of which we determined to
sell cheaper than the cheapest; and the Public may
rest assured that shall endeavor to maintain the
reputation we have earned lor Keeping the VERY
BEST GOODS" nov 2S-6tif
SPECTACLES, &c.--The subscribers Manufac-
~ turers Of Mathematical, Optical, and Philosoph-
cal Instruments (at the solicitation of their friends
have added to their establishment the article Of Spec
tacles, in every variety of forms, where glasses of
the best quality, and correctly ground on optical
principles, may be had to suit the sight of (nearly) all
persons gold frames made to order, of any pattern
glasses fitted to old frames, and all work in the line
in ~ no ma vhpr may hp had a rpat
variety of Mathematical Drawing instruments from
- TO $50, Engineers and Surveyors Instruments of
superior quality Pocket and other Telescopes, supe
rior Thermometers, in mahogany cases. for halls or
parlors, Barometcrs, &c. Shortly will be published
in pamphlet FORM with plates, an Essay on the Human
Eye, showing its defects, and explaining the applica-
ton of Optical Glasses, to its assistance, &c.
PATTEN & SON,
South side Pennsylvania avenue
nov Elm between 10th and | lth SITS
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A CARD TO THE LADIES' H. GIBBS most
IA respectfully informs the Ladies, that there is
connected with his Fancy Store on Pennsylvania
Avenue, between 9th and 9th streets, opposite Cen
tire Market, an OR.N.7.NENT.3L HAIR MANU-
FACTORY, where can be found, at all times, or
made to order, every variety of curs bandeaus ring
lets, half wigs, brads, SC.
Hair worked up in great many beautiful styles
for bracelets watch guards necklaces, rings, fin
ger rings, &C., SC. TO persons having the hair Of
their friends or relations, tins is very desirable
object. dec l-6t
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SPLENDID LOTTERY.
Capital $4,000 DolIars!!!
On Saturday the 9th December, l843, the splendid
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY, No. SO,
WILL DRAWN AT ALEXANDRIA, ID. c.
GRAND SCHEME.

&c., &C., &C., &c,
Is Number Lottery--l3 Drawn Ballots.
Tickets sl0-Halves S5--Quarters 50 50.
Certlhcatss of packages 26 Whole Tickets $40 90
Do - do 2G Half do 20 90
DO do 26 Quarter do IS 90
For Tickets and Shares and Certificates Of Packages in
the above Splendid Lottery--address
J. g. GREGORY & Co, Managers,
Washington City, ID. G.
I5@An account of the drawing will be sent inn
medately after over, to all who order tickets
from US nov l5--dtd
The Whig standard., 1843-12-05

ROOMS TO RENT-Six furnished Chambers
and one Parlor over my store. nov 17-feotf
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ENGLISH SCHOOL.
HAVANA, ISLAND OF CUBA.
CHARLES nITNNE

THIS Academy established years age, under pa
troDsse former ntendem General OF the island and
other individuals nobility merchants Of
TINS CITY IL cocd"ced on the plan q the German gvnna
scholars understand English language and of them
speak II habtualy and nuently
The Principal has tbs experience of schools in France Ger
many, England, and The United States. His chief IL
give the youth entrusted to his knowledge
active careers, and are applicable TO any.
The course OF study comprehends English
French German and Spanish languages; History Geog hes
Natnul Philosophy the practical part Of Mathematical and
Drawings Of varons kinds.
Iofesso Of dv nations the e.
and all the CLASSES rotation instruction
from the director
Such signal has attended plan
vera Ct the pupils under Give and SPEAK
two foreign language perfectly Ineligible manner. and
those Of ripper years correctly and easily
languaEe thus placed within the reach Of the youth of the
United Sates without its being necessary for them
nouh the advantages which from anEngish ed
The object of the Principal in desiring receive
youths from the United States facilitate the requirement
OF the English for his Spansh pupils which
here the manly spirit of the English schools The yeuns c-
lens OF the United States have nothing from the cir
mate the house being spacious and in heathu
spot at short distance from the cty and containing wns
limits bne bath and complete gymnasium for the
OF the pupils health Two youths lately arrived from Gema-
the principal man, and his wife sister have
s &c Of the department. children received any
ldtthat of infancy.
Every pupil enjoys his religious opinions undisturbed
he terms $500 payable three months in ad
vance There are no eIues except clothes and books
ALEXANDER MORALES, ESQ,
NIL Havana
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DR.. MORRISON.

LIN. MORhlCON.
NORTH RIVER DISPENSARY. 2etk Fulton street
0reenwen-DI Morrison, Memser Of the Royal Collsgs
OF Surgeons London and formerly Surgeon the British N1
~ be consulted daily all diseases Of delicate
nature and all those dsessng symptoms consequent nJu
drnus and impTudsDt fquack medicines
Pr M has had an experience Of twenty wo yens treating
delicate all andc Implicated iorD
Ed safe and n substitute mercury cradica
the venereal virus with certainty ithout shecng the
suits while his medicines agreeable taste and smell Per
distinctions the urethra, such and
i:gcment Of the prostate gland, cmpanisd with much
on and dull about these SEINE Of The conse
OF maeatnen DR.. NJ. treats structures
tic promoting absorption of the hlcEened siscR'a
membrane without
CONSTITUTIONAL observation-disclosures Of youns
suffering IRON the Of indulgence
further from
the Of nosuum. al pretended 1pee,c: which stimulate
only induce depression Dr. M treats such
purely pathological pnrples and fails establishing
crre-the and confidence ere observed
Lerers raid suitable Eco, will
full advice and TO part Of the
Union his Rivsng history Of ms DETAIL 204K Full
on tree mes Greenwich. IVA tmsr
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POR,TUGUIsE FEMALE FILLS.

M DE BoUDELOQUE. M. D, LISBON r.nTU0AIi
Pills are composcd made them the wonder con
stop OF lac world They are known al Europe
esrts,n in prcduens moutny tuna The certainty al
heiR ,hev he used durg pre luan,y
70, hon VI always miid safe, aud h,ahy, they
n,abnce miscarriage If used during that period
The directions translated en- sh sua 60 ssrS..
round with the seal ei the mporsr, stamped Each oos q,
the OF W. de Bou0ei1que tr La.ln 4
,ecfiors the signature Of Dr. r. MELVEAu apacn,t
agent fsr the continent pf America.
They transmitted by any par tue uyS
states Lsnen s-etcd TO d.. i. Meseau. boz "a, kcw
York. viii l-ct with inmedsis All ettris fpns,
DE post paid. Cold appoipn.pl AT 20 Cherry near Cnth
rne pies a. VAT boxes 80; 80 halt boxes sen, by
mai lilo mi Ax