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PERIFOC.aL, OR .aJNERIC.a.V PERISCOPIC
SP E G T A G i E s.,

CUPERLOR to any other kind in use, constructed
~ in accordance with the philosophy of Nature, in
the peculiar form of a CON CAVO-CONVEX
ELLIPSEs; admirably adapted to the organs OF
Sight, and perfectly natural to the Eye; aHording
altogether The best artificial help to the human vision
ever invented They are man -iactured only by II.
M PAINE & Co., Massachusetts and can be obtained
in this city of
S. nj ASH,
At his store on Pennsylvania avenue, Gadsby's,
to whom we have consigned large assortment, suit
ed to every age and condition of the eye.
The Perifocal Glasses can be used for the greatest
length Of time, either by day night, with perfect
ease (when selected to suit the state of the eye and
never that gddiness of the head unpleasant
sensation to the eyes, that many experience from
using the common kind, but tend to strengthen and
improve the sight; will be seen by the numerous
testimonials from those who have used them, which
can be examined by calling above. We ask par
ticular attention TO the following certificate
PmLADELPHIA, March !, l843.
have recommended the Perifocal Spectacles to sew
eral patients, and have received from most of them
warm enc onIums upon the article. They assert that
these Ola ;ses do not fatigue the eyes by long use as
is apt to be the with the double convex Spec
tacles, while the command Of the eyes over the OBJ
ects of vision is much greater. This corresponds
with the opinion any optcian would form from his
knowledge of the principles upon which those Glass
es are adjusted--so to converge the rays coming
from diifereni quarters to the same focal distance
The eyes can be TUNED to considerable extent,
therefore, under these Glasses, without involving the
necessity of moving the head.
GEO MCCLELLAN NJ D.,
I4S Walnut street
IL Perifocal 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
dec 28-1m Agent for the Manufacturers
0NHOICE MADEIRA WlNE.--The subscriber has
" for sale, at moderate prices, at the Exchange
Hotel on street, wines of the following celebrated
importations:
Ceyion, imported in 1894, in the ship Henry Clay
Black Warrior, also via India, in 1910
Reserve from the Parish of San Martin direct
All from the House of Messrs. J. Howard March &
Co. of MADEIRA and in bottles.
dec 5-eom THOMPSON TYLER.
EAGLE PLAYING CARDs-2O groce Crehore,s
Ia super Eagle Playing Cards on hand, and for sale
% per cent less than the manufacturers prices to
close consignment. J. M. DORSErT
Fancy, Snuff. and Cigar store,
jan 3 No IL, east Of Gadsby's hotel
GLASS BEADS AND BUGLES.--A good assort-
NJ ment Of Glass Beads and Bugles, suitable for
trimmings for ladies' cloaks, dresses, Sc Just re-
ceved and for sale at j. NJ DORSETr'S
Fancy, Snuff, and Cigar store,
jana No. H. east of Gadsbys hotel
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NENTLEMEN'S ELEGANT SCAkFS, CRA-,
VI WATTS, NC Just received, a small lot of Gen.
temen's Scarfs, for street and evening dress; white
and coored Kid Gloves, Shaving Soaps, Brushes,
&c., &c. Also, Cashmere Gloves, Ca new articie,)
with small invoice of g Meakim's' Extract; being
decidedly superior to any in ma kct For sale at
fair prices by o. FISH s. CO.,
Gents Wardrobe Store, & Browns hotel
an 23-3t 1Hf
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EAST INDIA HAIR DYE

or the skin.
LA.-COMSTOCK'SC COMPOUND
EXTRACT-The is no other preparation of Sar-
saparilla that exceed or equal this. II you are
sure to get CoMsTocKs you will find it superior to all
others. 1t does not require putting.
DIR. LlN'S CELESTIAL BALM OF CHINA
positive for the piles and all external ailings
all internal irrtatons brought to the surface by
friction with this Balm $50 in coughs, swelled or
sore throat, tightness Of the chest this Balm applied
on flannel will relieve and cure at once. Fresh
wounds or old sores rapidly cured by it.
DEAFNESS.
DR.. McNAIR'S ACOUSTIC OI[4-Those deaf
from infancy often receive, in a most miraculous
manner, their hearing when they least expect it, by
some triling accident or event which shows them
how easily they might have much sooner had their
hearing and saved themselves and their friends the
pain of conVersing in loud tone, without pleasure
or Of being neglected and stunned to avoid that dis
ress which is felt mutually by the deaf person and
his hearers How sacred duty, therefore, il is
that we use all necessary means to remove such an
affection, and enjoy the social qualities implanted in
our natures This EAR OIL has the effect so to re-
lieve the tension and bring into us the natural action
of the parts so to restore the hearing when lost
impaired This is proved by so many and well-known
cases, that, where known, it needs no praise. The
great wish of the proprietor is, that each may speak
to others Of its virtues till sufferers may
know. and be relieved and restored by its use. This
will be done in all cases of recent DEAFNESS and
many of long standing, ALL DEAF PERSONS
should use this oil 1t will relieve at once, or, il
DEAFNESS is just commencing, will remove the
cause and check its progress. Those who have been
long deaf should continue It's application few weeks
to hear well. Each flask has full directions for
attached to it. III n
AVOID ANY INVITATIONS.
The true may be known by my signature on the
flask The copyright secured as follows; ~
Entered according to Aci of Congress, A. D. 1871,
by CoMsrocK s. Co., in the Clerk'sOfice Of the Dis
trct Cont of the United States for the Southern
District Of New York; &t
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TITST RECEIVED, a full assortment Of G.qRDE.N
- SEEDS, grown by D. LANDREvn, who for many
years has been practically engaged on a more ex-
tended scale in the growth of Seeds than any other
person in the United States, and the increasing de-
mand is satisfactory evidence Of approval For sale
by - .s A. GARDINER, 1874
jan 23-eo3t + street, near 9th. n
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G ARUSI'S SALOON,

on MONDAY EVENING" 22d of January, at half
past seven O'Clock. The course will be continued,
at the same place and hour, on the Gath, Goth, and
29th January Each lecture will be accompanied by
splendid pictorial fac smiies of Egyptian Sculptures.
As each discourse will be concluded by O'Clock, p,
NJ. the lecture will not interfere with social engage
ments.
stores of VIM. Fischer, r. Taylor, and G. Brooke,
on the Avenue and at the door of the Apollo Hall.
TERns-Gentleman's ticket vi SO; Lady's ticket
rs cents for the course. Single admission, at the
door--gentlemen 50 cents; ladies % cents.
ian l3-eot29
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VIZ ISTAR'S COUGH LOZEN GEES will not cure
Wv Consumption, but will cure common coughs
which are so prevalent at this season of the year.
A fresh supply for sale at GILMAN'S,
ian 10 (late Todd's) Drug Store.
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nOALy COAL!! COAL!!-The subscribers in
~ form the public that they have only about ZOO
tons of that celebrated Butler Egg Coal suitable for
stoves, which they will sell, if early application be
made, at the low price of SIS so per ton. Those who
are in want of the article, would do well to make an
early application. ss4ss
ian lS-6teod JOHN PETTIBONE & CO
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VALUABLE BOOKS FOR SALE-The sub
scrbcr offers for sale the following valuable
books:
One set Of the Journals Of Congress from the
= commencement to the present timc
One set American State Papers, complete s,
One set Gales & Seaton's Debates, from COM
mencement as far as printed
The above books will be sold to any person want
ing them at very low prices, for cash.
JOHN A. BLAKE, Bookbinder
| dec 81 Penn av., op. Fullers City Hotel
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j rnE WORLD WHO USE -LEArnER IN AM FoI
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~ Perifocal 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
dec 28-1m Agent for the Manufacturers
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NJ ment Of Glass Beads and Bugles, suitable for
trimmings for ladies' cloaks dresses, SC. Just re-
celved and for sale at J. M DORSETrS
Fancy, Snuff, and Cigar store,
jana 4 No. Ii, east of Gadsby's hotel.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-25

THE DoMEsTIc ANGELs.-W Women have
been called angles, in love tales and SON
nets, till we have almost learned to think Of
angels as lIttls better THAI women. Yet a
man, who knows a woman thoroughly, and
loves her truIy-and there are women who
have been so known'and loved-will find,
ailcr 4 few years, that his relish for the
Rrosscr pleasures is lessened, and that he
has grown into the tondness of the intelIec-
tual and refined without effort, and almost
unawarcs. He has been led on TO virtue
through his pleasures; and the delights Of
tho eye, and the genileplay of that passion
which is the most inward of our nature, and
which keeps much of lis character amid
the concerns of life, have held him in kind
OF spirituaized existence; Inc shares his
very being with one who, a creature of this
world, and with something Of the worlds
{railt;cS, is
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-25

A I.oNG SLEEP.- Madame de'Stac could
not endure bore. Tere was u: Geneva a
person Of the first class, not inartly named
Professor DrJgg, who in spite Of her would
occasionally succeed in bGstowing all his
tediousncss upon her. One evening she
had party at her house, (among whome
was Bumon,, well known as the friend and
correspondent Of 81. Samuel Romilly,)
when in walked the very learned and much
dreaded Professor. Seizingiho opportunity
of the very FIRST hall in conversation, he
took from his pocket n huge manuscript,
and, without the slightest provocalion, pro-
ceeded to inhict the reading Of it upon the
company. Signs Of impotence and weari-
ness were soon manifest upon every coun
tenance. Dumont was soon fast asleep by
the combined dulness Of the Prof, ssor's
malte;, and his monotonous, drawing man
ner of reading AS for poor Madam de
Stael, she being in her own house, was
compelled TO submit with the best she could,
10 the agonies Of this unmerciiul course of
bore ism. Matters had gone on in this
way for half an hohr-and what Is half
hour! when Dumont suddenly awoke, and
rubbing his eye, apologeticaly exclaimed,
II hope have sct teen asleep 1onge,.
"My dear Dumoat," cried Madam de Siaci,
"according TO my computation of the time,
you have been asleep during two entire
bragg took the hint and this
leave at the same time.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-25

ardtce Of a baser sort, rtich drays n.
honor OF manly soul to a lomer dtep, arc
base get to sec its manifestations. The
man who dares not have a conscience q,
his own; who binds his soul TO the will Of
others who chooses TO play the hypocrite;
to submit bis deepest conviction of truth and
duty TO the will, the prejudices, or the pas
sions Of another, lest, liorsoolh, he should
incur their dispeasure, is the rericst coz
ard the morld has erer seen.
"But duel has been fought and The
world may profit by it. Both the men en-
gagged in it have forfeited the esteem of
ercry right-mindsd man"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-25

EXTENDING TuE MAGNETIC TELrGRArH
To NEw YoRK.-Accompanyng sho recent
Report made uponth Magnetic Telegraph
is \ Memorial from Mr.. MoSsE concerning
the extension of his Telegraph 10 New
York. OF which a letter from Washington
speaks as follows:
He first proposes TO sell on, 10 the Gov
ernmont the RICH, TO the invention for the
route from Washington 10 Ncwlork, for
the sum which the Committee on Commerce
who have the subject in charge, may de-
eide 10 be just and reasonable. He then
proposes as an alternative, 10 construct the
Line Of Telsgraphs through to New York
and put it in possession Of the Government,
fit for use, Tor compensation 10 conform
with an estimate which he submits The
plan is TO have between Baltimore and
New-York, three stations of communica-
tion--Wilming,on, Philadelphia and rren-
Ion, n. J.-all intelligence TO be announced
u; each of the -four points simultaneously.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-25

The nomination of Col. Polk has had q
wonderful ellec, in depreciating the worth
of wing principles. The following, from
the Philadelphia correspondent of the ~ Y.
Republic, is case in point:
81 was n good deal amused this morning
upon passing up Chesnut-strcet,' find Il
lerge placard with the words CLAY Song
sters reduced to 81 cents Thinking i;
rather queer that they should he reduced
in price one-haf 10 one night, I inquired
of n friend at my elbow the reason. He
explained in this wise the songs will
require rev ision Van, Van is d used up
man. don't answer now, and Folks name
is no, TO be found in the songster, therefore
they are glad TO ge, them off at half price,
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THE PROSPECT.
The article which follows, we copy from
he Columbus Ohio Statesman.

The article which follows, we copy from
| the Columbus Ohio Statesman:
We have been long conycrsant with Ohio
politics. Since the DAYS of 1928, we have
fought ia the ranks Of the democracy, and
have rcJoiced IN all iieIr triumphs, AID fell
with them in their daleais; and we say 10
our friends abroad, that never have we
seen better feeling evincrd never did We
sec a more determined spirit prevail. That
Ohio Will give her electoral vote for Polk
and Dallas for President md Vice Pres dent,
and elect Tod Governor, depends only on
the contingency than that lives be spared
The democracy deem victory CERTAIN, and
are determined to make il more than Ger,
tain.
The following we take iom the Harris
burg Argus, published at the sea; Of govern
ment OF Pennsylvania:
CUR PoLtricAL PRosrECTs. But one
week has passed since the Democratic no.
limitations for President and Vice President
at Baltimore were made, and already the
old Republican party of Pennsylvania is
tremendously united. Pennsylvania will
now most certainly cast her vote for PoLk,
DALLAS and MUnGENBERo By what ma
jori,y we will not say, for it is the duty Of
every Democrat 10 put on his armor and
battle for his principles, as if The result dc
pended upon his single vote.
Here is an extract fom The Boston Cou-
ricr, the leading federal napor in Massachu
sets. 1t shows that the wings arc begin
ming at last 10 open their eyes TO their dan
ger. But it is no use; they may as well take
it patiently, for every econ is destined 20 IN
dergo the operation of being ilaycd in No
vcmber next.
sit will not do TO trust TO present APP
pearances, for certain we are, thot n great
battle is 10 be fought, much works. TO be
done, and We have yet powerful enemy
to conquer. We place no reliance upon
the quarrels in the Democratic party
They will not weaken il in the least. The
leaders dispute as to the means by which
they shall accomplish their ends, but they
have one common bond of union, and ratb-
er than allow the Wings success, they will
give up private griels, and combine all their
efforts to accomplish the one desired object,
leaving the final disposition oil offices and
rewards to be settled after the election
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FROM w ASHiNGTON.
WASHINGTON, June Ill, 1874.


The President, this morning, transmitted
TO the House the expected message upon
affairs pertaining TO The annexation OF Tex
as. tie says that the rejection of the treaty
by the Senate has wrought no change in
his mind as 10 the necessity of pursuing
the objects of that instrument
lie feels il 10 be his duty to lay before
The House of Representatives., in order
that that body shall be 10 possession Of full
information 10 guide them in whatever &C
ton il may be thought requisite to take up
on the subject, many papers which, though
they had been communicated 10 The Senate
had not been published.
The message discusses al some length
the rights and claims of Mexico in the
premises ard concledes that il was a mat
Ter of little importance whether her con-
sent 10 the late treaty was obtained or not,
The Message closes with ,ecommending
The subject 10 the earnest attention of the
House, and upon it now devolves the re-
sponsibIiity 0: efiecting the Union of Texas
and the United States.
When the paper had been read, Mr.. Hop
,kiDs moved 10 refer it 10 the Committee on
Foreign affairs, and called the previous
question on the motion.
Mr.. Kennedy, Of Md, moved to Law all
the papers on the table The motion was
negatived-ayes Go, nays lis, nearly a
strict party VOTE
The subject was then referred 10 the
committee on foreign affairs, rs first sug,
gested, and the papers were ordered to be
| printed.
! Mr.. Weller said the document was o
great importance, and he asked leave o
the House to submit motion Cor the prin
ting OF 5000 extra copies.
| Objections being made. he moved sus
pension of the rules, but the motion did no
prevail, and the usual number only will be
printed.
Now what does all this portend. Mr.
Tyler knows that the whole subject en-
braced IN his communication is all eaGy be-
ore the Legislature in MIR. Benton's bill
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Or We direct attention to an article OF
the u'side of our paper, from the Alban!
Argus, entitled s.'The Agricultural Popula
ton of England" 1t tends among othe
things, TO show the Important results which
depend on the present contes: between the
two parties-upon the success of one or the
other of the prime pies at stake.-England
has her bank and her protective tariff, and
in no other country are the great mass so
utterly degraded and enslaved. 1t is sought
by the wings to establish precisely the same
policy here, and they attempt TO do it by
telling US, that it will not produce the same,
but different results That principle which
protects the few at the expense of the many,
as does a bank and tariff, will work precisely
the ME RESULTS, all over the world. 1t
seems TO us that this fact. cannot be contro-
vertcd. 1t shows another thing also, to de-
mocra's; and that is the impolicy of any de-
mocrat abandoning his present parry, and
joining third party, to labor for the aboli-
ton of negro slavery. Is it not plain that
the condition of the laborcrs in England, is
vastly worse than that of the southern black
that they are in fact, in every point of
view, more deeply cnslavcd, and do not
democrats believe that it as the result ef the
policy which is now sought TO be here estab-
!lshedb by the wings. How then can they con-
sent TO abandon all opposition toihcse des-
tructlve measures,to turn their attention 10 an
evil, which at best they can but partially
control, and which evidently is not so great
Suppose the aboliiionisls succeed in secur-
ing President, Vice President, and mn
JorItv in both houses of Congress. They
cannot abolish slavery in the states; but
those men which democratic aboltionss
have helped 10 elect, can enact high ta-
rift, and can establish a bank, and thereby
entail the degrading slavery upon the mass,
WHICH is now felt by the mass of England.
we can see no other possible result, and it
is therefore matter Of surprise to us that
any democrat can consent TO abandon the |
present organization of party, and become
tacitly party TO such schemes. We are
friendly to the abolition of negro slavery,
and if we could labor directly in the cause,
without the risk which we have spoken of,
we should do it cheerfully; but whilst this
great dlnger is apparent and imminent, we
cannot consent for one moment to lose
sight fit.
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A HEART IN THE RIGHT Place. am
welded, said Coleridge, to the fortunes of
my sister and poor old faIfier. Oh, my
friend, think sometimes could recaH
the days of hope"-not the wanderings
with the fair-haired maid, which have so
often und SO icelingly regrctted-but the
days. Coleridge, of a mothers fondness for
her schoolboy. What would give TO call
her back 10 earth for one day; my knees
TO ask her pardon for those little asperities
OF temper which, from time to time, have
given her spirits pain; and the day, my
friend, | trust will come. There Will be
time enough for offices of love. il heavens
eternal years be ours. Hereafter her
neck spirit shall not reproachme. Oh, my
friend cultivate The fiial feelings and lc,
no man think himself released from the
kind character" of relationship. These
shall give him peace 10 the last. These
are the best foundations for every species
Of benevolence:-[C. Lambs Letter.
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NJ r, POLK.

FROM the Baltimore Republican and Argus
Our political opponents pretend thai
they do not know our candidate for the
Presidency, james X. Polk. Ii would be
exceedingly strange if there were 10 be
found, in this country, any coaside fable
number OF individuals, either school bpys
or men, who ara so igne ant OF the podiIi
cal history Of the nation us not 10 know a
man who has acted SO conspicuous part
in some OF the most trying times, and on
some oil the most important subjects which
have agtated the minds of the people, us
James is. Polk. We cannot ,hink that
such is the fact, and therefore we are led
TO conclude that when they tell US they do
not know James X. Polk, they are to be
understood, not in the sense which their
language would imply, but in peculiar
and an extraordinary sensc. We suppose
that they must mean that they do not know
him as some ether men, who are peculiar
iavories among them, ahd taking their
meaning in this light, we fully concur with
them in admitting that he is unknowa 10
them and to the country.
They do not know james X, Polk as a
notorious Gambler.
They do not know him as profanc
swearer.
They do not know him to be under bond,
TO keep the peace
They do Bct know hiN, as one who has
been thrice condemned as = candidate for
the Presidency.
They do not know him as man once
opposed 10 a United States Bank and now,
IN favor Of IT,
They do not know him as n man who
once boas,sd that he was the author of the
compromise act on the subject of the Tar.
III, and afterwards the foremost to violate
the compromise.
They do not know him as one who was
once in favor of tho annexation of Texas
TO the Union, and now opposedt 10 it under
the same circumstances.
They do not know him ms the advocat,
ST Internal improvements al the expense
OF the General Government.
They do GOT know him as one capable
of the miserable builoonery of cutting an
ash-pole with a view TO promoting his own
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, by means of humbug and
miserable monkey tricks.
They DO not know him as an assaIan,
of naturalzcd citizens.
They do not know him rs the assailant
of the ponecr settlers Of W, stern States
But they may know him as Il man M
high moral character OF true Republican
principles; of stern integrity of unbcnd-
ing 6rmness uniform in his pol,cal sen
timents Of uni'ring industry aad persc-
verance; undaunted in moral courage; as
n man who has held the front rank in the
councils OF our country in battling for the
rights Of the people, against huge mon,
eyed power, whose uudacliy and corruption
were mbouedsd. They know him as the
digniied Speaker OF the House of Repre-
sentativeS, who received the unanimous
thanks of the honorable body over whom
he presided. They know him as man.
against whom even the iangue al SANDER
cannot utter n conplaint &; against whom
nalignlty itself canGot produce charge.