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S.PEcTACLES-My attention mas oeen called 10
= an article in the public papers and circulated in
handbiIIs about this city called PerfOcal Spectaces
said to be constructed in accordance with the PHI
Iosophy Of nature, IN the form ia 'oncavoC
Elipss What is meant by the philosophy Of nalnrs
may b1 hard 10 tell bit certainly they arc atvarianco
from the laws principles cf Optics, - certainly no
Epss converge the says Of tight to perfect fo-
Gus. They arc said not to be the French menscus
or WoIlaston's periscopic Zone and the same con-
striction Of glasses The meniscus lens y truly
ground surface, concave on one sides the other side
possessing greater degree of sphericy consequent
y becomes n,agny.ng glass Tins spssiss q s5sss
convex lens The application Of this form Of tsnses
in the shape Of specacles, gives The eysa CREATES
field Of vision. naE tS aMsNa8E GS AsIiie1
The celebrated Dr.. Brewster, in speakias Of these
Spectaces says that they give decidedly MORE a9s-
feet visions than common spectaces becaus0 they IN
crease both the alteration Of figure and Of color t1t
thew NAV be Of use in 1 crowded city in warning ID
of the obliquc approach Of objects. Now, - xpec-
tacles are intended TO assist nature, md the Eye,
the most perfect MASTERPIECES Of Divine Mechanism.
Tin its natural state,) every part has tho very form
and Office which the laws Of optics require for The most
perfect vision Of an object Il NOS propoeteto 70
apply piece of bent concave or convex gtaN vim.
ou true form or figure to its assistance! Ont Con-
trary, is il not reasonable to conciade st Mel cun
tinusd use would destroy he sys entirely 6eSea-
cles are probably the most ancient u Al oFeAl M
strlmcnts, and yet has undersQee ~ eptehangs az
any. The subject has boon well eonsiderea b. Opt
clans throughout al Europe for ASsa ma the ssnsral
conviction Is that truly ground consAve or convex
lens is tho most suitable for assisting decAynk Or I'm.
natural visions Of the human eye. H. PATTEN.
The subscriber have for sale q their manu{actovy,
on Pennsylvania avenue, south side, bctwss0 lUsh
and ilth streets, general aeesntnt Of the beat Of
spectacle, with truly gTeund glsseee- Qieasse =
he best quality fitted TO old irapss. 40 Ala SUR
veyors GcMpssses, Levsls, and drawing lastrunents.
Iof tho best quality. $3.50, .o~
- Instruments made - order, and warranted
dec Sim
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CHOICE CIGARS, CHEWING, AND SMOk-
" ING TOBACCO, &C. he subscriber would re-
spectfuy invite the attention Of the lovers Of gen.
une cigar to call and examine the stock he has just
opened. He does not hesitate to recommend them
as equal in every respect to any now in Washington,
and mistake. Among his assortment will be found
the following favorite brands
Mnas and Anchor kegala
La Favorta, La Norma, Panetcla
Lavueltabagera Canones, Diana
Carantizada, Esperanto, Pescatorc,
Nonpareil, Imperial, Constantias
CASTILLO or Rifle, Estrella, FL Laurel
FL Dcsrelo and Principe Of several brands
Also on hand lot OF fine chewing and smoking
Tobacco Of various kinds, and the most approved
Snus in use to all of which he invites the attention
of the public before purchasing elsewhere
JOSEPH H. FRANCE,
7th street between ID and streets,
dec l6 and I'd door above the Integencer office
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DATENT ELASTIC INKSTANDS--An assort-
i ment Of Elastic lnkstands Just received from the
manufacturer. A smaller size has just been intro
duced by the patentce, neat and beautiful article,
and is pronounced the illus ultra Of inkstands,
with it the ink grows thick evaporates, and
preserves the consistency and color until 1t is
all consumed. Sold wholesale and retail by
X. FAKNHAM, M
nov corner ilthst. and Penn nv.
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MI. Bl.ACKlNG, &C.--lf you want dry fect
" all winter, prepare your boots and shoes with
Leather Preservatvc or Oil Backing. which VIII
render the leather sofl, make it moro durable, sad
entirely inpervious to water. is also excellent for
carriage tops, harness, &c. 1t can be had at
GILMAN'S
nov Sim Drug Store, near Browns Hotel
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ITO Me MBERS OF CONC RESs AND UfHERS.
respectfully informs Members Of Congress and stfan-
gers, that he is prepared At all times to furnish d
ners and suppcs for parties At reasonable prices and
at shor, notice, having every convenience for TINT
purpose. 1HOMPSON TYLER.
dec t2--tf Ss t d ssfieF
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" in Turkey morocco. gill, with plates also. com;
mon binding, large assortment just received, and
for sale at very low prices, at
r. FARNHAM'S
Bookstore, corner llth st. and Penn. avenue.
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,ClLK VELVETS, FRENCH MERINOES, &c.
~ This day received
lUpieces blue-black velvets, for ladies' dresses
and bon cts
10 pieces superfne French Merinoes, fashionable
colors ff8
is pieces black and colored Alpaccas
large assortment fashionable Mousselines
carton very rich embroidered Shawls
do heavy black silk Shawls, 81 square
do rich col red silk and satin Shawls
dozen silk velvet and plush Points .
10 pieces plaid Cloakings, various patterns and
coIors
elegant embroidered velvet Mantilla
Ladies' Gloves, H sery. &c.
sass.1 asi4 ON HAND
I A large assortment Of white and coiorcd Flannels
Cloths, Cassimeres, Casinets, Blankets Sheetings
Table Diapers, Napkins, Toweling, &c.
Which will offer ut unusually low prices to lessen
stock. respectfully solicit call from my friends
and the public generally. .,
-as r.. C. WASHINGTON.
N. B. Every account upon my books will be sent
in on or before the LIST of January next and trust
that my friends will be prepared TO pay them when
presented. M &39tG 17
dec 25-3taw2wif r. C. w
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I.a December rs, 1913
NOTICE is hereby given that the licenses obtained
IN from the Corporation of Washington for occupy
ing Butchers Stalls in the several market houses,
licenses obtained for Huckstering in the city Of WASH
ngton and licenses for keeping Dogs in said city,
will all expire on the 3lst instant and required by
law to be renewed at this Office within ten days there
after c. Fl. WlLTBERGER, n
dec 28-3w Register.
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DONEsET CANDY, FOR COUGHS, COLDS,
ID &c Browns Compound Boncset Candy, COM
posed of large number Of vegetable materials, MI
Of which are exceent Of themselves, for the Of
coughs, colds, splitting Of blood 10 i pounds this
day received. 1T b 1900. GlLMAN'S
dec 10 Drug Store.
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S. MI A ST..


Athis store on Pennsylvania avenue, near Gadsby's,
to whom we have consigned large assortment, SUIT
ed to every age and condition OF the eye.
The Perfocal Glasses can be used Tor the greatest
length Of time either by day or night, with perfect
never cause that glddness of the head or unpleasant
sensation to the eyes, that many experience from
using the common kind, but tend to strengthen and
improve tho sight; as will be seen by the numerous
testimonials from those who have used them, which
cnn be- examined by calling as above. We ask par
ticular attention 10 the following certificate : f
PHILADELpHIA, March /, l643.
have recommended the Pcrilocal Spectacles to sew
eral patients, and have received from most Of them
warm encomlums upon the article hoy assert that
these Ola ses do not fatigue the eyes by long USE as
apt TO be the case with the double convex Spec
tacles while the command Of the eyes over the OBJ
iects of vision is much greater. lhs corresponds
with the opinion any optician would form from his
knowledge OF the principles upon which those Glass
es are adjustcd-so as to converge the rays coming
from different quarters to the same focal distance
The ewes can be turned TO considerable extent,
therefore, under these Glasses without involving the
necessity Of moving the head.
'- GEO. MCCLELLAN, NJ. d., II
ssfssr l48 Walnut street.
+ NJ Perifocal Glasses put into other spectacle
frames. We. H t1li4A 9 fs
= NJ h. All persons not satisfied with these Glasses
after making trial ofthem particularly requested
to have them exchanged until suited.
JAS. kILBURN,
doc 25-lm Agent for The Manufacturers.
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MO EXCUSE FoR a BALD HEAD,

MO EXCUSE FOR a BALD HEAD.
Since the important discovery of DIR. JAYNE'S
HAIR TONIC, every one may, II he chooses, pre-
serve his hair from falling G if already bald may
with certainty have hi. hair restored again by faith
fu and perseverng application Of this valuable HAIR
TONIC. tt gfs a4.sEk 2 e &ss3et
Please to read without prejudice the following
communication from the Philadelphia Sun, whih in
addition to hundreds Of others equally respectable
should remove the doubts Of every reasonable per-
son Of the uniform aud singular efficacy OF JAYNE'S
HAIR TONIC: foEos rs
We publish the following letter from sense of
duty to the public. 1t is just such a letter as we
should have expected from such a source. We know.
DR.. Quigly personally, and there is no man in the
country, whose opinion is entitled to more respect
He is all subjects honest and sincere, and his high
character rs Physician can be atested by the first
medical men in this city.-Phitad. Sun s3
Shepherdsto,rm, Va Oct. 10, lS43
Dear Sir:-You inquire of me whether Ihave used
your Hair Tonic, and the effects. e H453@
Several years ago my hair began to fall rapidly
from the scalp, and had the prospect Of premature
badness. During several years used various pre-s
paratons recommended for the hair, from which |
derived no benefit. At length friend recommended
your Hair Tonic. i used three or four bottles ac
cordng to the printed directions and at the end of
six MONTHS my hair thick set and since its ten
dency to turn grey was arrested
] have never before given certificate, recommend
ing patent medicines which ndiscrmin itey used,
as they often are, do much injury but in case like
the present. where know the article to be beneficial
and that il can do no harm, have no scrup.es m
stating facts within my own knowledge
Yours, &c. hat4
JOHN QUIGLY, nj. d.
DR. d. JAYNE, Philadelphia. ~
ALSO 8k
JAYNE'S vERMIFUGE--
JAYNE'S CARMINATIVE--a se Fhl
JAYNE'S SANArIvE PILLS
~ n. s. PATTERSON, s
M Sole AcENr, Washington,
M atts% O. M LINTHICUM /
Georgetown. ID. G.
Druggists and dealers supplied at the Proprietor's
prices. jan -6m
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PERIFOt.aL, OR AMERICAN PERISCOPIC
SP &c Z A & i ES,

CUPER[UR to any other kind in use, constructed
~ in accordance It'll the philosophy of Nature, in
the peculiar form Of Con CA VEX
ELLIPSES; admirably adapted to the organs OF
Sight, and perfectly nat raj to the Eye; ding
altogether the best artificial help the human vision
ever invented. They are manufactured only by IL.
NJ. pAiSE Go Massachusetts, and can be obtained
in this city Of
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DERMUED MATCHES, made without sulphur,
i and produce no unpleasant smell while burning,
for sale by the groce or single box. As" the same
article put up IL tin safes for family USE just resolved
Of GiLMAN'5
dec Drug Store
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~ RAND MILITARY AND CIVIC BALL AT
Vt THE WASHINGTON ASSEMBLY ROO Ms.

" THE: WASHINGTON ASSEMBLY RUOM MS.
The NATIONAL BIZ ES respectfully announce that
they will give their Third Annual Ball on Monday,
January 8, 1874. The favorable attendance which
the citizens Of the District and Its vicinity have
ever bestowed upon the balls heretofore given by
the Blues encourages them TO believe that this viii
receive notice equally as favorable, inasmueh ~
they have made arrangements which, in their opinion,
will render it one Of tho most splendid that has ever
been given in tho district.
COMMITTEE or INVITATION AND RRcxPr5oN. st,s,
Gen. R. G. Weightman, Col. w. w. Seaton, N,
Capt. l.. J. Middleton, Lieut.. w: M. Clarke,
Lieut.. p +. Bacon, Lieut. T.. Evans,
Ensign w. J. Parham, Sergeant J. T.. White.
Sergeant J. Branuan, Qusrm'r j. p. Coyls. a
Corporal g. Emrick. w. A. FlahsstJ. ,ssis
M. T. Mohun, J. S. Owen,
c. T. Iardella, w. Macgea,
q B ]. Tayman, J. McDermots,
M. J. Sheahan, s. Pumphrvy, }9sts
w. M Randolph, oas J. Stoddard isA
A sufficient number Of serupnts will be engaged
LLOYD WILLIAMS celcbratsd Cotillon Band
has been secured for the occasion. .yts8eiy G4Hs
Tickets for sale At Gadsbys, Browns, and Fuller's
Hotel, Fsrquhar and Moryans drug stsrs, First
ward Dr. Ciarks'S drug store, Navy Yafd, kidwelis,
Georgetown, BuckinghamS, corner Of Penn. Aysa,ls
and 18th street. and It the door On the evening Of The
ball. Price Of tickets u. dec IL n,
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VI ,nent Of Glass Beads and Bugles, suitable for
trimmings for adie-' rloaks d,esses, sc. just re-
celyed and for sale at ) Nj DtRSkTi'S
Fancy, Snuff, and igar store,
Jan T. No. IL, east Of Gadsby's hotel.
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EDWARD McCUBBIN,
BARBER IND HAIR-DGES SER

BHAbEH 4"O HdIR-UAES SEX
Temple If Fsa;os Ma !, eh Hrss ner Penn. Svlass.
El McCUBBIN returns his grateful acknowlsdg-
IL. NESTS to his friends, and begs leave 70 inform
them that he still continues involved in SAaskassM
To those who viii give eoUnasnes - is operations
he promises tho very Injuries Of his art. h He will
smooth the wrinklcd face Of care" and diasuenmi
her tho Temple Of the Soul Sf it, superoua adpEn-
ments. He has spice OF ehivalry ii hss constis.-
tion and will take by the nose any ono who HIS the
courage 10 obfruds that facial appendAge within the
sanctty Of his studio In short, ID the way Of his
vocation, he would .gss5
BsAsp the lion in his den,
"Ths Douglas 10 his hall"
In order to b. appreciated, he must hs seen and
felt. ~ a sFaf a sgFs az
N. Bile bees leavs 70 stats that he has secured
the services Of that well known and Rnissa operator
in the Art, James Jefferson; md be continues tho
old prices: Hair dressing, l2i cents Shaving, 81
cents. ..ss. .ess ~JF -R@ asst jan 1--lw
(yHRIsTMAS AND NEW YEARS PRESENTS.
" Thesdbscribsr has Istely received ia addition to
his former stock largo assortment Of Catholic and
Episcopal Prayer Books, elegantly bound in Turkey
morocco, and gilt, suitable for presents s4Hesa
Also : large seaurtmentof Juysnis Books. suitahls
for presents that has been offered in this CITY,
which win be sold Il very low prices.
dec 2l- y. cor. llsh street and Penn. ~.
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u super Eagle Playing Cards on hand, and for sale
~ per rent less than the manufacturers prices, to
close consignment. J. M. i,OkSEft,
Fancy, Snuff. and Cigar store,
jan 2 No IL, east of Gadsby's hotel.
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sgr., ila.f ssres sry971-t ac as02.l .AsaA
isbsGe ie 2oli99m ~ sR&4 ia1 et
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~ ROCERIES.- have in store 50 bags Of coffee,
VI ofvarious qualities es.4
Sperm oil, warranted, u per gallon
Sperm candles, rasins. currants, citron
Almonds, &c, buckwheat 58f4s34
Loaf, crushed, and brown sugars sre rt
1 IL dozen baskets, % dozen bro0ms
Fancy soaps, and spices Of all kinds Ts
In short, every thing kept in the line, and on IS
reasonable terms as can be had the Districts butt
at tho same time, nothing below cost, some Of the
knowing ones would have you think.
~ VIM. n. DOVE, H5Ng
Between 18th and lth sts., fronting on Penn. av,
dec 29-lw a. next to 4 ational Theatre.
7HLOuR,-Just received, aud on hand, large stock
J. Of -four, which will dispose Of low, .-- y
dec l9--lw WIN. ]. UOV =.
DUTIER--J,,st received, direct from New York,
ID ii very superior lot Of Goshen Butter, and for
sale by
" dec 29--lw WIN. i. lWvE
ERESH TEAS A fresh lot Of newly imported
Il teas Of best brands, just received, aud for sale
on accomm dating terms, by sls
dec 29-tw WIN. U. DOVE.
MAILS loo kegs nails in store, Of the best quail
IN ity, low for cash, or to punctual customers.
WIN. L. DOVE Isl
ii -
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erA 1A 100
s6;s 1 ss = .-it4a1 ~
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Doors open at 6 o'clock; Performance 70 com.
meDce at 4 o'clock. ksa Ls5wfss faEa
jan So leso4s4t8sl8 IA (.
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TNHE COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL Lee
j. GISLATION OF EUROPE AND AMERl-
CA-by .Macgregor- vol. London-just imported
from London by F. TAYLOR.
Also "The Principles Of Political Economy by
McCulloch author of McCnlloch's CONNIE cial Die
tionary-l vol. London, I843;
Adam Smiths wealth of Nations" edited by Nc
Culloch--l vol;
"Foreign Tarifis-their Injurious Effects on British
Manufactures, with Proposed Remedes"-London,
1913;
"Tates Modern Cambist-a Manual of Foreign
Exchanges in the different operations of Exchange
and Bullion containing also the late alterations in the
Monetary System of Frankfort on the Main"-l vol.
London, lS43; Ut.
"Potical Philosophy"--by Henry Lord Brougb-
am-part second, London, l843, vol. oct;
"The New tarif, (British,) with the Amendments
and New Clauses; with the old Duties amounts re
ceived on each Article; Corn Duties &c.n-
London, ls43
Eisdes Industry of Nations"-2 vols. London.
"The Political Life of Edmund Burke" by Rev.
George Croly-2 vols. London;
"Sir Robert Peel and his Era"-l vol London,
1913; .-.I --.... .T
'Sheridan's Speeches. vols. London, ls42;
"The Commercial Adjuster-bringng the None Y,
Weights, Measures, sc. OF all Nations of the World
TO the Standard Of the United Statesn-New York
IS43;r f-.E
"Stock TabIes-exhibting the Worth Of different
Percentages, interest payable semi annually or quar-
terly redeemsbe at the end Of from one to fifty
years, to realize to the purchaser from three to
per cent per annum"-l vol. quarto, New York,
l543; .t
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON,

| A MOS KENDALL and JOHN Z. KENDALL.
IA offer their services 10 such may have business
with the Government of the following description,
viz: y
Obtaining contracts from the Post Office and othei
Executive Departments.
Procuring patents, and other business connected
with the Patent Office
Procuring pcnslons--rcvoiutionary army, and ma
w; and other business in relation thereto.
Settlement Of accounts, whether with the State
Prosecuting Of claims against the Government
whether tor lands, other property, money, before
any of the Executive Departments or Congress.
Our office is in the house Of Amos Kendall on
street, the first door east Of the Medical College
two squares west of the Post Office Department
where we can be found during business hours.
AMOS KENDALL will prepare cases for presentation
to the Departments, or to Congress. His knowledge
from service in the public Offices, will enable him
and those who intrust with business may rely upon
tho utmost promptude, and the use of all proper
means to bring It to successful issue. Our charges
will be moderate, depending for their amount on the
nature of the case
Persons at a distance will find il much cheaper to
employ us in any business they may have with the
Government, than TO come to Washington themselves
We will also attend to the adjustment and collec
ton of private claims.
All letters on business should be addressed to
Messrs. Kendall, & Co.. agents, and must be post
paid
AMOS KENDALL,
oct Sim JOHN E. KENDALL.
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/ Is ONVREslONAL MANUAL Bs JOSH b. sUss.
~ GALAsD, an Ouuins o. tho Order OF Business N
the House OF Representatives, volume oil nearly SVo
pagess price 81 81. sl4 so
This Manual has been undertaken and executed
mainly with the view of giving gentlemen, who may
not have served as members OF the National Legisla-
ture, insight into the mode VI anssctng the b,''
siness OF Congress especially in The II, Of hspresen-
taliyos Of the United States MEMBER Of the State
Legislatures will also find II seryccsbe in the per-
ormsece of their legislative duties, and occasionally
even the older members Of Congress Will hnd II
convenient references.
1t contains mass of important parliamentary dec-
sons worthy the attention Of every one desirous Of
becoming acquainted with the Congressional practice
Of the coony also the rules OF both Houses Of Con-
gress, Jeflersons Manual of Parliament AIRY Practices
Constitution ofihs United States Declaration OF In
dependence giving fulindexes Of all of them for the
purpose ofatiordng easy and instant refefence) and
much other useful information. For sale by
tt F TAYLOR, Book seller,
dec 5 Immediately east of Godsby's Hotel.
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NEW MUSIC.

NEW MUSIC.
lust RECEIVED, the following pieces OF New
y Music at the old established store two doors east
ofl2tb street, Pennsylvania avenue.
w. FISCHER.
The Forestcrs--Words from ancient poetry
Tyroliepne---Nusic by Donizctt
Thy Heart is my Home-By Phillip.
The Cot where we wee Born--By the Hutchinson
Family
Excelsor-By the Hutchinson Family
Cape Ann do do do
The Poor Ssvoyard--By w. II. Montgomery
The SAINT of Erin's Isle-By John n Hewitt
The Parting Fr,cpds--By Edw. l.. White
There was Timely Jos. Philip Knight
The Cross Old Bscbelor-By c. H. Redwell
The nigh, before the Bridal-By George Indie,
In the Cold Silly Nightly Sir Henry r. Bishop
Passing swsy--by Edw. J. Nelson
have gsze,i on The isce OF The lovely--by Stsphe
4. Massing.
Cudjo's wild hunt--by the Ethiopian Serensders
ku'ckcrbockcr wsl'z-by Lecner
Pemberton wstz-by James Hooton
Three grand ~elt1es--by f l.. White
On-ka.hye walt,
Me Caroline war--by Isnper
United States Grand Msrch-hy John O. Andrews
Mount Bowdoin Duck Step-by p. Strong
SD regiment, Quick Step-by Augustus J. tanner
The Seq Shorty G. Weiss
Young P,sp,s,'s First Due,-by ]. Mosohels
La PETITE F,te--hy r. BorQmuier
Les Bellies Varsovicnncs--by Ches. FreJerict Ru-
dclph
Roodo Irlsndais-by 2. Burgmuller
Thsma from Donize,tss Opera, L'Eiisire, d'Anore
by F. BurgmuIlIer, m ,.rr
jsn. SIT