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Keep Clean.

LAMPS! LAMPSE
DINE OH. and Solar Lamps o. the most ap
II proved patterns, and sold at the lowest prices
A constant supply of resi- Pine Oil--Pure
Sperm Solar and Summer Oil-Buning Fluid
Chm ey's Globes--Wiks, &C., for stle by
o. WHTTTLESEY.
~ htf Cst. Toddj Buildings.
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MEDICAL CARD.

DR ALFRED II. LEE tenders his professional
i J services to the citizens of Washington and its
vicinity. Office Fl street, near 7th
July ls-6m
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nR. HAMILTON P. HOWARD, tenders his
professional services to the citizens Of WASH
ington, d. G.. IIe may be found at DR.. F. How.
ards, N. E. corner of F and 1lth SITS. Dec. p
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nRESLEY SIMPSON, Pennsylvania .duen,te
North side, Cd door east Of llh street, keep
a general assortment of Family Groceries.
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f8 A. GLADMON, II.
House Carpenter and Joiner.

Shop corner Of 9th and NJ streets, Washington.
Where, at all times, Sash, Blinds, Doors, &c, can
be had. All manner Of work in his line will be ex-
ecuted at the shortest notice.
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TTOMEOPATHY.-- DIR. Jonas Greer, ,(late Of
Ill Philadelphia tenders his professional SER
vices to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity
as PRACTITIONER of the Homeopathic system of me-
dicine. His residence is on street, near Sd.
dec 23-tf s@.
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DRISCOE s. CLARKE, Dealers in Cloths, Cas-
ID simeres, Vestings, &c., Pennsylvania avenue,
a few doors west Of Browns Hotel.
ISAAC. TODDARD.-Blacksmi in gene
| raj, on Four and half between E and F sts
Work done cheap.
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A Card.

VVNHE subscriber takes this method to INFORM MS
customers and the public generally, that he
has, for the present, removed his Boot ana ohoe
establishment on the opposite side OF the street,
next door to Mr.. Kinchey's confectionery, and op.
posite to Mr.. Dyer's Auction Store, South S'ae OF
Pennsylvania Avenue, between 10Th and iith
streets, where he can be found at all hmes ready
to execute any orders he may be favored wltn' at
,b. shortest notice. and in the best and most FASH
ionable STYLE He would also wish his customers
and the public generally, to take notice that his en-
tire stock will be sold, from and alter TINS date' az
Cost. and no mistake To those wishing TO pur-
chase he would say call and see his stock consist
ing Of almost every artice size, quality and price,
in his line of business, worn by gentlemen, ladies,
boys, misses, youths and children.
THOMAS B. GRIFFIN.
N. The subscriber has on hand between 2oo
and 800 pairs black and white satln ana oa1s aoe
white Kid slippers of the finest quality, at " %
per pair. -
march 25-f
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To be continually

lHE PEN OF lRoN.-When bishop I,atimer
was on trial, he at first answered carelessly
But presently he heard the pen going be-
hind the tapestry, which was taking down
his words. Then he was careful what he
SAID. There is an an all-recording pen be-
hind the curtain of the skies, taking down
our words and acts for Judgment.
1t is pen iron. g The sin of Judah
Is written with pen of iron, and the point
OF diamond" 1t graves deep its records
on the imperishable tablets of eternity--a
record of every thought, word and act
How ought we to live, since we can almost
hear the all-recording pen going every hour
since we know that every day we are filling
page In the books that shall be opened at the
Judgment, and the record is imperishable
as eternity.
A rich landlord in England once perfor
med an act of tyrannical injustice to a wild
owed tenant The Widows son, who saw
1t, became painter, and years after sue
ceeded IN placing painting of that scene
where their oppressor saw it. As his eve
iell on the picture, the rich man turned pale
and trembled, and offered any sum to pur-
chase it, that be might put it out of sight
II every scene of wickedness through which
man passes should be painted, and the
paintings hung up about him, SO that he
would always see the portrait of himself
with the evil passions expressed on his
countenance, and himself in the very act
Of wickeGness, he would be wretched.-
Such picture-galery there is and in eter-
nifty the sinner will dwell in it for every
feature and lneament of the soul In every
feeling and act of wickedness, is portrayed
lmperishably, and will be exhibited to the
gaze of the universe forever.
by the discoveries of modern science.
the rays OF the sun are made to form the
exact portrait of him on whom they shine.
We are all living in the sunlight of eternity
which is transferring to plates more endu-
ring than brass the exact portrait of the
soul IN every successive act with all it's at
tendant circumstances.
Interesting to the antiquarian, is the mo-
ment when he drags out from the sands Of
Egypt some obelisk on which the +" pen of
IRON, and the point of a diamond'' have
craven the portraits, the attitudes, the dres-
ses, and the pursuits of men who lived and
died 1000 years ago. But none can utter
the interest of that moment when from the
silence OF eternity shall be brought out tab
lets thick-set with the sculptured history
OF sinful soul, and men and angels, with
the sinner himself shall gaze appalled, on
The faithful portraiture of life of sin
Remember, then, oh, transgressor, you must
meet the record of your sin in eternity.
S. Fl.
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rRAND DICTIONNAIRE FRANCAlS-
\T Anglais, ct Angais Francois; by Professors
Fleming and Tibbins. In two large quarto vo-
lumes
"Redige d'apres la sixieme edition du Dlcton-
nare de rAcademie Franchise, lie complement de
CO dictionnaire, la derniere edition de Chambans
CARRIER, ct j. Descarreres, lie Dictlonnare Gram
matical de Baveau, ct lie bexique Universal de
Boste, les Dctionnare Angais de Johnson, Todd
Ash, Webster ct Crabbe, ct les prncipaux ouTa-
ges technologiques de Tune at Fautre langue;
and containing all the words in use IN both langua
ees, together with the obsolete terms connected
with polite literature; technical terms used IN the
arts, sciences, and manufactures, IN the naval and
military sciences in law, trade, and commerce: geo.
graphical and NEUROLOGICAL terms, with the adIec"
tves or epithets elucidating history literal pro-
nunciation of English words for the use OF the
French student and of French words for the Eng
ish accurate and discriminating definitions with
examples and illustrations tending to display and
fix the Specification, import, rank, and character OF
each individual word peculiar constructions modes
of speech, idioms, sayings, and proverbs eymology
exhibiting words in their origin and afiln'ues !;
grammar, synorymy, &c. Published IN fafs IN
ls45. Imported Ga single copy only by
feb III F. TAYLOR.
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crew of the life-boat " Temperance, }" whose
q love " for their fellow creatures, induces
them to breast the angry torrent Of popular
prejudice, in the hope of saving the poor
inebriate, could have drawn him with the
hand of f" Friendship from the vortex OF
ruin, in which he was struggling, and plac-
ed his feet firm OIL the rock of total absti-
nence, but he hesitated, he wavered, not
get, he said, and cast away the rope thrown
out to take him into the life-boat, resolved
rashly and madly, yet longer to buffet the
angry waves, even then threatening to en-
gulf him.
Henry Wilson, the young man to whom
this answer was addressed, was about the
same age with his friend. Like him he had
been exposed to temptation, yet he had re-
sisted. Feeling, at an early age, the obi
cation resting upon him, to benefit his fel-
low creatures as far as his influence extend
ed, he had associated himself with the
+" Junior Brothers of Temperance" and
though still very young, he had become,
upon his entrance into the Senior Order, an
influential and a highly useful member
He was "Brother of Temperance" In the
true sense of the term-not as fair weather
friends, alarmed and afraid to advocate to-
tai abstinence in all companies, and upon
all occasions-but consistent, firm and
uncompr romisng, though respectful oppo-
nent Of drinking and selling intoxicating
liquors. He had urged John to become as
sociated with him in the Order around which
the hohest feelings of his nature were en-
twined, because he knew his failings, and
that the day of reformation was nov or
nerer.
(TD he continued
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FOR SALE.

vI,HE subscriber will sell, on accommodating terms,
the following property, to wit: the BRICK
tiio1TsE now occupied for the publication of the
J,,n,h;,n Fountain, iour TWO STORY FRAME
.. TSEs. and A COTTAGE, fronting on First
Hoe south, fronting the Capitol Application
street le either at my dwelling, near the Rail.
can DO ma. ',er Yard office, Seventh street, near
road, % or Or au'nI 'aL,r. all kinds Of BUILDING MA
the Canal, wnefs ,.. with CEMENT, CALClN-
TERIALS, together T.. SC, &C, can be had
ED PLASTER, Goa
cheap for cash or short ctso. JOHN PuRDy,
feb, IL, 1s46,--9
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DC, SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1916.
Hardware! Hardware!! Hardware u!

E. WHEELER, Penn. Avenue, near 7th street.
AS Just opened an entire new and well select
Ill ed assortment of Hardware, Cutlery and
Fancy Goods, which he offers for sale at whole
sale or retail, on as accommodating terms as they
can be had in the district
His stock consists in part of the following arti-
cles Rogers & Sons and others Table Cutlery
IN complete sets, Ivory, Buffalo, Buck, Bone, and
Cocoa Dining and Desert Knives and Forks Ger
man Silver, and Britannia, Tea and Table Spoons,
Penknives, Razors, Scissors, Nut Picks, and
Crackers, Cooks' Butchers Shoe and Carving
hnves, Shutters and Trays, Plated, Steel and
Brass Audirons, Shovels and longs, Shovel and
Tong Stands, and Tenders, Tea Trays and Wal
ters, in sets and separately, Bellmetal and Porce-
Ian Preserving Kettles, Iron, Tin, Tea Kettles and
Sauce Pans, Long and Short Handle Frying Pans,
and Stove Pans, Ovens and Lids, Pots, Sklets,
Griddles and extra Lids, Iron Furnaces, Potatoe
Steamers, Mortars and Pestles, Warfle Irons, Sad
Irons, Skimmers, Ladies and Forks, Coffee Mills,
Sifters, Bread Toasters, &C., Shoyels, Spades,
Forks Hay and Straw Knives, Axes, Hatchets,
Hammers, Saws and Planes, Cut, wrought and
Horse Shoe Nails, Cut Tacks pat. Brads and Spara-
bles, Rim Cottage, Mortise and Stock Locks,
Locks, Mortise' Stop, Knob and Thumb Latches,
and Bolts, Table, Butt, Parliament, II. l.. s. Strap
Hinges, Palmer's pat. Blind Hinges, to fastel
back and to Farnhams pat. Window Blind fas-
teners, Common and Axle Sash Pulleys and sash
Cord, New England Co. Wood Screws all sizes
Sofa Springs, Bed Screws, Castors and Furniture
Knobs, Curtain Bands and Pins, Iron and Brass
Hal and Coat Hooks, Single and Double Barrel
Guns and Apparatus, Brushes, Combs, Buttons,
Needles and Pins, Shoe Thread, Cotton, Worsted,
Diaper Boot and Straining Web, Curry Combs,
Horse Cards, Wool Cards, Ok, Trace Halters,
Backband and Dog Chains, Brass, Copper and Iron
Wire Round Flat and Square Iron Hoop and
Band Iron, Nail Rods Burdens pat Horse Shoes,
Carriage Springs, Wagon Boxes, American and
English Blister, Cast and Sheer Steel, &C., sc
All of which, he will sell as low as can be had
at any regular Hardware House in the city.
Washington, Nov. a, 1S45.
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GEORGE w. CLARKE, BUILDER, IND
lIGENER.4L FURNISHLNrG LNDERT.AKER

GEORGE w. CLARKE, BUILDER, IND
(TGENER.4L FUR.NISEILNG UNDER 7.4KER
corner Of Vbginia arenue and 9Th street, the
.Napy Yard Gate--or at his residence, on the west
side of lth street, near the eastern Branch bridge
Thankful for the liberal patronage with which
he has already been favored he respectfully solicts
continuance of the same.
Always on hand, ready for use, Pine, Cherry,
Walnut Poplar, and Mahogany, which he manu-
factures into Coins at the shortest notice, and on
the most reasonable terms
Hearse and carriages furnished at the shortest
notice. All orders thankfully received and prompt
ly attended TO at all hours ifleft at the above place.
or at his residence, second door from the corner,
on l. street.
N. B.-Carpenters work in all its branches done
on the most reasonable terms, and at the shortest
notice
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, and made
look equal to new. dec lS-6m
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noMBs. BRUSHES. AND PERFUMERY.-

NOMBS, BRUSHES, AND PERFUMERY.--
" We have just returned from the North with an
extensive assortment of the above-named articles,
and are now ready to supply our customers with
the best and freshest Perfumery, consisting of Po-
matums, Ok Marrow, and Oils for identifying and
promoting the growth of the hair; Cold Cream,
Lip Salve, Bay Rum, Farina Cologne, Lubin's Ex-
tracts for the handkerchief with great variety of
English and French Hair Brushes.
Also, Shell, Buffalo, and Horn dressing, tuck, and
side Combs Nail and Tooth Brushes; a very fine
article of Purses, all of which we are determined
to sell cheaper than the cheapest.
S. PARkER'S Perfumery and -
Fancy Store, bet 9th and 10th Streets
Pennsylvania avenue. nov 4-tf
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TUDSON,S subscriptions
j will be received at WIN. @. FoRcE's bookstore
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 10th street. lor
copies of the Portrait of DR. Judson, now in course
Of preparation, and to be published under the
direction of the Baptist Board of Foreign Missions,
at the following prices Lithograph, on good paper,
25 cents, on fine board, SO cents; steel engraving,
on comman plate paper, s. India proof impressions,
a. The Portrait Is from Painting by Harding,
md Is in size nine inches by eleven. feb 6-n
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TUsToN ON THE COMMUNION.

A FEW copies Of this beautiful httie volume
~ Che remnant of large edlton) may be nad at
Morrisons's and at Farnhams bookstores, also al
the Capitol from the Author the chaplain OF The
Senate. 1t is spoken of in terms of h'gh comme''-
dation by the religious and political press. Frlce
6n con,s feb TT
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CHOICE READING.

eff you enghten the people, do not forget that this
is but half the work. Let them be made vrtuous and
religious, you leave them exposed to danger
than they were before"
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PROT ECTION INSU r. A N G I
COMPANY.

COMPANY.
q HYATT, Agent for the Protection Insurance
y. Company of Hartford, Connecticut, offers to
insure houses mills factories, barns, and their con-
tents, and all other descriptions of insurabe proper
~. against loss or damage by fire. The rates of
uranium offered are as low those of any other
similar institution, and every man has now an op.
portunity, for trihing sum, to protect himself
against The ravages of this destructive element,
which often in single hour sweeps away the earn
ings of many years. :.
The course the office pursues in transactlng their
business, and in the adjustment and paying OF loss
es, is prompt and liberal.
For terms of insurance, application may be made
to the above named agent, at his office, opposite
Browns Hotel in the city of Washington, who Is
authorized to issue policies to applicants without de-
lay. ID. w. CLARK, President.
w. CONNER, Secretary.
feb s--,f s, HYATT, Agent
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BUSINESS CARDS.

yNTM. NOELL, Venitian Blind maker, south
w side Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
10th streets. Blinds of all sizes and colors, fur
nshed to order Old blinds retrimmed and painted
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LOOK THIS WAY EVERY BODY:
Painting done by the art Of Hocus Pocus.
TNHOMAS HILTON, House, Sign, and OrDa
Il mental Painter. Old Chairs repainted, and
Furniture vanished. He will be ready for the
prompt execution of work at all times, on the most
reasonable terms. Shop on 18th street, between
G and III streets. march l2-tf
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CUMBERLAND COAL. from the celebrated
y mines of the Maryland Mining Compa-
nv, and of quality better than any heretofore Of
fered in this market, he had by the car load or
smaller quantity, at j. PuRDY'S
Coal and Lumber Yard, Centre. market.
feb 6-u
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VIZ wHITNEY.-Boot and Shoe Dealer,
w opposite Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania
Avenue, has received his fall stock of Boots and
Shoes suitable for plantation use, he invites the at
tention of those who wish such articles, and prom
ises them good bargains
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NTATTHEW. ST. CLAIR CLARKE has
NI opened his office in the rooms lately occu-
pied by Corcoran & Riggs, opposite the Treasury
Department, and will attend TO all BUSINESS en-
trusted TO him, requiring an Agent or Attorney
before Congress, or any of the Departments.
dec. 13-tf
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CHINA AND GLASS,
m PURSELL Importer and Dealer IN E. Ware,
China and Glass; wholesale and retail, at
his store, opposite Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington city, ID. Z.
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C. II. VAN PATTEN, M. d., Dentist,
DERFORMS all operations upon the Teeth,
/ Gums and Mouth, with the greatest care and
skill. Office near Browns Hotel, and next door to
Todd's Hat Store feb 25-ly
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BENJAMIN HOMANS.

BENJAMIN HOMANS,
AuctiOneer and Commission Merchant,
Bet,oecn lOM and nth Streets, fronting Penn
sylvania Auenue.
Sales of Real Estate, Furniture, and Personal
Property, attended to at any place within the city
march 9-tf
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JONATHAN Il. .WALKER.-flousec car
j penter and joiner on X street, shop corner X
and Sth streets.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-03-04
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THE ouAKBR's PRAYER.

o Lord let not wars standard be unfur'd
Our motto is, thou know'st, Peace with
the world;'
But still, if fight we must for Oregon,
In this, as in aIlthings, s'thy will be done!"
And then, whene'er the bomb of war shall
burst,
Q, help the Englishmen-but help US fret!
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-03-04


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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-03-04
CARRoLLToN. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 4. .ls46

A SCENE AT THE GATE OF PARADISE.
"A poor printer being released from this
world and a scolding wife, appeared al The
gate of Paradise. Peter asked him if he
had ever been in Purgatory.
"No," said the printer, shut have been
married"
"Oh" said Peter "that, is all the
same"
The printer had scarcely got in, efore
a fat, turlle-eating Alderman came puff
ing and blowing.
!" Halo! yOu fellow said he, )" open the
door" 50
& Not so fast" said Peter, shave you ev-
eE been in purgatorv p
"No," said the Alderman, but what IS
that TO the purpose! You let that poor
half starved printer in, and he has no
more been in purgatory than l."
But he has been married" said Peter.
Masriedp' exclaimed the Alderman,
" why I've been married twice."
"Then please GO back again." said Pc
ter, :" Paradise is not the place ios fools"
WIDOWS AT WASHINGTON The Wash
ington correspondent OF the n. Y. Com
mercial Advertiser is remarkably sweet
upon widows-affeets them to a degree -
In speaking of Washington societ, in ge-
neral, and of the throngs of widows who
flock there in particular, he thus disrourS
eS:-
Another peculiar feature in Washington
society is the abundance OF wdows. Ii is
delightful fact, ami the idea of it makes
me laugh in my sleep Without abaiing
any thing IN my devotion To charming
maidenhood, am bound t. confess that
consider young widow to hold !he super
la'lVe degree in the comparison OF female
excellence. She Is the human adjective,
Illustrating the quality OF all that Is goou
IN nature-second person-singuar num-
at present-unti the first person ia
singular fellow, too, can meet with her
when. with the help of the copulative con
Junction called a parson, we will parse hei
plural for the future. What wise man
would climb tree tn pet an apple difficult
of attainment, when ne equally beautiful
and good would fall into his hand by sha
king The bough?
This chap will never leave Washington
unmarried. He's gone.