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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-02-15
- DE-IRAHIE PROpFKTy FOR stIR.-

DAT PRIVATE sALE-A valuable Farm half =
W mile from PlalDfeld Sew-Jersey-the house q b.
- feet by 20 feet. two stories high, sided with cedar
shingles filed 10 TO The roof; bulk by Job Squire,
ssq sferwari owned BY David W Whitaore, Esq con.
isning s. q fine land divided In small neds by the
best of feuces and 10 high state u cultiyson large
barn, stable COW house, carriage and wagon house. 1901
shop crib ice and hen house al built BY he day and
IN he beat II j. well stocked win al kinds 81
frgiI Fine front snd avn u acres bea1lin
ly arranged with great variety u ornamental bees, and
box shrubbery. This deig hul sirson. very heaoy
and convenient Of New YORK. 40 the cars Pess
and from three tines dsy within hall a ME OF me
house. For farther partcuisrs, apply -
ANTHONY J BLEECKER, A1etioneer
IL 4
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FARTHENWARE, CHINA, G. GLASS.
IL Thos Pursell has Just imported, Der ships In
erty and Ohio, from Liverpool, and other sources.
eghty-four packages OF the above articles, amongst
which are
French, English, India, Bluestone, w q; ana
ironstone dinner, dessert, tea, csffse, and toilet
--at2 sets -.
Rich gold-band white and figured China Tea sets
or pieces detached
Cut and plain hall lamps
Solar, side, Liverpool and stand lamps ami wiclss
Lamp glasses, girandoles, Sc
Ivory handle and other knives and forks in sets OF
hfty-one pairs separate
Real silver and imitation table, tea and dessert
spoons
Plated and German silver castors
Brass and plated candlesticks
Plated cake-baskets, walters, in sets or detached
English and American tea and coffee sets
Coffee higgins and uins E&%
Looking glasses, shovel and tongs, Sc.
All OF which win be sold wholesale and retail at
very low prices for cash
First quality stone and Britannia ware at the fac
tory prices
An extensive and good assortment OF common ware,
suitable for retail groceries M Fl
The subscriber solicits call from his friends and
the public generally at his store, opposite Browns
Hotel Penn. Avenue, assuring them that he is deter
mined to sell as cheap the very cheapest for cash.
TE1OS pIJRCET Il 49,
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TO FOREIGN GENTLEMEN.
RRIvING in the United States, or others a,

A RRIVING in the United States, or others, desir
n Gus Of purchasing permanent country resi-
dence in Pennsylvania. The subscriber offers for
sale his farm, situated in Montgomery county, Penn.
syvana, Ia miles north Of Philadelphia Il contains
30s acres Of land, 2ss acres Of which are in the
highest state of cultivation, producing wheat, rye,
Indian corn and hay, equal to any upland farm-the
remaining 20 acres being woodland. On the pre-
misses is fine stone mansion, so feet by As, with
verandah attached, Is feet wide, extending the
length Of the house. and large piazza on the esst
the whole giving ample accommodation for family
Of twenty persons The pleasure grounds surround
ing the house are shaded with elegant evergreens,
and are very beautifully laid out. There are on the
farm three stone houses for farmers or tenants to-
gether with three large stone barns containing sta
bling and conveniences for hundred head OF cattle,
and for the storage of $50 tons Of produce with
coach house. wagon house, granary and corn cribs
attached. There are also the advantages Of fine
spring house, ice house, fish pond, garden of two
acres, orchards stocked with the finest fruit green
house and grape wall. stream Of spring water in
every field, daily MALL by which the Philadelphia
and New York papers Of the same day are received,
and an omnibus passing the gate morning and even
ing.
In the immediate vicinity are Episcopal, Luther
en- and Presbyterian churches.
Further description is unnecessary. as oil persons
wishing to purchase are invited to call and examine
the estate. It may, however, be added, that for bean
ty, healthful situation, and advantages il 10 not sur
passed by any in the United States II may be well
also the mention the price, which is $3.50 pei acre.
GEORGE SHAFT. wAi.en.rsh,
July 2awlm' Montgomery CO., Pa.
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HOUSE FURNISHING AND
CABINET WARE-ROOMS.

nANDOLPH d. REEVES, sth street
III south Of the General Post Office, would re-
sUectfully invite the attention of his friends the
citizens of Washington and its vicinity, to hi.
stock Of Furniture and Housekeeping articles
comprising in part
Mahogany spring-seat Sofas
rocking and prior Chairs
centre, card, and dining Tables
Bureaus, Sideboards, sc.
and gilt Frames, Looking-glasses
Wardrobes, Bedsteads, Cribs, Cradles
Shuck, hair and straw Mattresses
Feather Beds Stacking Bottoms, &c.
Also,
Glass, china, stone, earthen, and iron Ware
Knives and Forks, Brushes, and Wooden
Ware
With numerous other articles in the House.
keeping line too numerous 10 mention.
He is prepared to manufacture all kinds Of Fur
niture at the shortest notice, and on the most rea-
sonable terms. He Aatters himself that from his
long experience in the cabinet business, all work
made by him will be done in faithful and work.
manlike manner, and give entire satisfaction.
~ B.--OLp FURNITURE taken in exchange for
new.
may 81 l2t
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Superior Madeira Wine, &C

JAMES FITZGERALD respectfully invites
- Members of Congress, citizens and Others who
may desire to have superior Madeira Wine, fine
Cognac Brandy, and other rst-rste spurious liquors,
to call at his Confectionery and Fruit Store on the
north side of Pennsylvania avenue-next door to
the United States Hotel.
James Fitzgerald keeps constantly for sale the
very best wine, liquors. fruit and confectionery art
cles, which can be procured the most respectable
houses in the country. His Madeira Wine was
imported by himselfn 1910, and cannot be excel
led at any wine or liquor store in this city. His
Brandy, Holland Gin, and old Monongahela wills
KY are of the very first quality. Call, taste. and
judge for yourselves.
or The Fine Brown Stout, and good Philadel-
pha Ale constantly on hand
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A Luxury Indeed!
pdPOR, T,EPLD, AND COLD SHOUlER
OR RUSSIAN y 9TH

OH n CSSl.dJN BH1H.
NHE subscriber, (through the persuasion of many
intimate friends) has been induced to fit up the
ABOVE establishment, "a hath never before known
70 this community for the purpose of rendering
every necessary convenience and luxury to the Cit
zens Of this metropolis.
In offering to the public the advantages Of this
most debghtul bath, he would say to those who are
IN state OF physical debility that there is nothing
known that is SO well calculated to restore the ener.
gles OF the human system. The most delicate female
under Its influence improves in strength with most
astonishing rapidly.
Connected with this mode of bathing, he has in
troduced the Saltwater Vapor, and Shower Bath.
giving to those who desire it, all the advantages of
Sea-balhing. without the trouble and expense of a
trip to the Capes
His rooms are situated on the corner of Al street
and Missouri avenue. Open at all hours from six in
the morning till nine at night.
Thursdays Of each week are set apart for the spe-
cial accommodation Of Ladies' when lady will be
IN attendance to wait on those who NAV please to
VISIT this establishment The public are invited to
give this Bath trial.
Terms: Single tickets 3Ta cents, or three tickets
for 81 90.
june 2s-am w. WHITNEY.
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oil the ball and the crash OF the orchestra
arrived faint and subdued. Here Vassipny
seemed TO have attained the goal he had
proposed himself. as his eyes rested upon
lady gracefully sunk in an armchair, and
chatting Familiarity with M. de- Kersent.
II were necessary to borrow the swan-quill
OF Dorat, Of gallant memory, faithfully to
trace portion Of this young woman, then
in the flower Of her age and beauty Prd-.
ing ourselves, unfortunately, on being Of
our century, and consequently very ungal-
liant, we shall merely say, that il is impos-
slble to imagine sweetsr or mole charming
countenance: without having the regulari-
ty of classic model, the features we're
replete with fascination. Her eyelids, firing
ed with long curved lashes, protected eyes
whose liquid and languishing expression
was exchanged at intervals for bright and
brilliant glances, indicative Of a passionate
and powerful organization. The arch OF
her eyebrows was accurately and dclicately
penciled; so affable was her smile, so
white and regular her teeth, that one dared
not call her mouth large, nor tax it with
extending according 10 Busy Rabutin's
expression-from ear to ear. Her neck
and shoulders, perfectly moulded, and Of
dazzling whiteness, would have enchanted
a sculptor. Her dress, extremely plain,
was of white lace; wreath Of fresh
gathered corn flowers decked her head
the humble feld-blossom seeming proud Of
its place in the midst Of magnificent forest
of golden hair, worthy to support dia-
dem. A bunch of the same flowers in her
hand, completed costume whose simpli-
city was equalled by its elegance"
(Io be continued.
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nHAUNCEY wARRTNER ha. receu.lv added

IHAUNCEY WARRINER has recently added
~ TO his facilities for manufacturing parts Of
Watches that may be required, by instruments for
that purpose; and having Obtained knowledge of
Watch Repairing by practice in Boston, New York,
Philadelphia and elsewhere, will he able 70 attend to
whatever may be offered in this department Of mo
chanics. Ft
Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Lepine, and Re-
peating Watches, accurately repaired also, Common
Watches and Mantel and Eght-day Clocks put in
order, north side Pennsylvania avenue, between
Four-and-a-half and Sixth Streets the corner Of
the alley east OF Coleman's Hotel, sign Of the
Watch with Guard Key and Chain and Models rep
resenng the exterior Of selregistering Meteorolo-
gical Obsor satory.
Tie above location is in part occupied by STE
PHEN EDDY, who deals in the American manu-.
faclured Patent improved Perifoca Spectacle Lens,
an instrument evidently destin.d TO supersede Gil
other aid to the human vision; judging from test-
monials Of their superior properties other lens
il will only be necessary to refer 10 observation and
facts to establish for them far higher character for
usefulness than has hitherto been attained by the
efforts a art a..d science. t4s t
8. Eddy also deals in JeweIy, fine Watches, Sill
yer Ware, Browns and other Gold Pens.
The public are respectfully invited to call, psrtcu-
larry those afflicted with defective sight;--nothine
so desirable ~ liz preservation and improve
little attention in the selection Of glasses will accom-
plish the one, in some instance both II IA highly
important 10 rec clearly. ee gi8a8 8i'
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THE ILLUSTRATED W.aLTo.T AND


COTTON
In one vol. limo, wi h four fine engravings ON
on steel, and numerous engravings on wood.
WALTON AND COTTON'S COMPLETE
ANGL X,
FIRST AMERICAN EDITION.
Coated with the various English editions, and con.
tanning additional notes and Biographical Pre-
face by the American Author.
Two parts, limo, GA cents each, or one volume
co'h, 81 90,
have been great follower of fishing myself,
and In its cheerful solitude have passed some of the
haPpest hours of sufficiently happy life."Paley q
Natural Theology.
~; has been made extremely valuable 10 fisher.
men, but 1t is worth far more to every body for its
charming literature. Christian Inquirer.
!, breathes the very spirit Of innocence purity,
and simplicity Of heart; there are many choice old
verses interspersed in it; it would sweeten mans
temper at any time to read it, il would Christianize
every discordan angry passion; pray make yourself
acquainted with it"-Charles Lamb in letter to
Coeridge.
Its simplicity. its sweetness, its natural grace
and happy intsrmixturs Of grave strains with the
precepts Of angling have rendered this book deserv-
eddy POPULAR allam's Literature Of Europe.
''That well known work has an extreme simpli-
city, and extreme interest arising out Of its very
simplicity. In the description of fishing tackle you
perceive the piety and humanity of the authors
mind. His is the best pastoral in the language, not
excepting Pope's or Phillips ."-Hazlitt in paper
ofthe Round Table
Published and for sale by
WILEY & PUTNAM, l6l Broadway.
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Magnetic Telegraph.

The same rates will be charged for every sue
ceeding hundred, and part of hundred words,
except upon communications for the press, which
will be charged at half the rates for every hundred
and part Of hundred, after the first hundred.
Numerals and initials will be charged as if the
words they represent were written in full.
Telegraph Offices open every day from eight
o'clock, A. M to seven P. NJ. Sundays excepted.
N. B.-Persons availing themselves Of the Bal
timore and Washington U. s. Line of Telegraph,
the limits Of either city. brief business letter,
or inquiry in regard to friends, will not cost over
twenty cents.
II is hoped the public will sustain the reduced
rates, made by authority Of the Postmaster Gen
era, the object being to test fully the capacity Of
the Government line of Telegraph sFa
BY order the Superintendent,
ALFRED VAIL, Assist. S,,pf.
Washington Tel Office,
IN I'd story City Post Office
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.NEW .MILTT.4RY WORK.


d. APPLETON g. Co, 200 Broadway, New
York, have lately published in fine siyle--Ele-
ments Of Military Art and Science; course Of In
struction in Strategy Forifcatons, Tactics Of Bat.
ties, &c. embracing the duties Of Staff Infantry,
Cavalry, Artillery, and Engineers Adapted to the
use of Volunteers and Militia. By H. Wager Hal
lecl, A. M, Lieut.. Of Engineers. U. 8. Army. /
vo'. l2mo illustrated Price 81 so.
For those who take pleasure in studying the ar,
OF war; and especially for those whose profession is
that Of arms, this must prove valuable work
The author appears to be perfectly well informed in
military tactics, and has illustrated his instructions
by various drawings and plans, which make them
selves understood. The various means Of national
defence are infinitely set forth-the position and
character Of the Qualifications our Northern from
tier especially accurately described, and the dn-
ties and organization Of each arm Of International de-
fence-infantry, cavalry, artillery, and engineers
described with much precision. Indeed, no pains
seem to have been spared to make an authentic and
instructive book."-Commerca Advertiser
euoust Eff
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NEW
MINERAL WATER,
M A N U F A CTO RY
CORNER OF GaEEN AND OLIVE STREETS,

CORNER OF GREEN AND OLIVE STREETS,
GEORGETOWN, d. G.
THE SUBSCRIBER having commenced the
j manufacture Of MINERAL WATER, takes the
liberty to inform his friends and the pubic in gene
ra that he is now prepared to suppl them regular
y every day with this delightful bevesase ny leaving
their orders at Mr.. John Buthmann's Wine store,
Pennsylvania avenue, between A and 18th streets
Washington at his residence.
The water used is taken from sprihg on the pre-
misses Of the Subscriber well known tohe physicians
and the public for yeldingthe best an purest water
either in Washington or Georgetown.
The utmost care will be paid in manufacturing
the Mineral Water, and the public rely upon
ceiving pure and superior article.
The subscriber takes pleasure to call the attention
Of the public to the annexed certificate.
GEoReETowN, June l6, ls47.
We, the undersigned, physicians, have, at the in.
vitation Of Mr.. ]. Rother, carefully examined his
Mineral Water Establishment, and take pleasure in
pronouncng our entire satisfaction with his superior
and neat arrangements.
The apparatus and bottling machine annexed is
production Of the latest american invention, SO
constructed to full and perfect saturaiion
of gas to degree therefore, unknown to US.
The water used for its manufacture Is pure and
wholesome, and the care taken in the process. as
well the cleanliness pcrading the whole estah h.
ment, meets with our entire appreciation, and induces
US 10 recommend it to the public, q very superior
and healthy article.
IA. RICHIE, NJ. D.
GRAFTON TYLER, M. d.
H. MAGRUDER, NJ. d.
J. RILEY, NJ. d.
CHAS. II. CRAGIN, M. d.
BENZ. 8. BoHRER, M. d.
J. NJ. THOMAS, NJ. D.
THos. MILLER,M M. d.
T. r. J. FRYE, NJ. d.
July 27 1t ]. ROTHER.
Proprietor.
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FOR BALTIMORE

THE commodious steamer CoIuM
RIA, Captain Geo. Guyther, having
resumed her regular trips, will leave Rey's wharf
in Washington, at 6, and Alexandra at o'clock,
in the morning of Wednesday, the 25tn inst, and
Of every succeeding Wednesday, for Baltimore; and,
returning, will leave Commerce street wharf, in
that city, for the District Of Columbia, at O'Clock
in the afternoon Of every Saturday, taking Off and
landing passengers and light freight at a The usual
landings on the Potomac river
Freights will he tnkcn at low rates and witbou
any charge for wharfage at Baltimore.
VIM. GUNTON President.
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Fauquier White sulphur Springs.

GA THIS establishment. SO favorably known for
Mil the curative qualities Of its water and the ee-
gance and comfort Of its accommodation, will be
opened for the reception Of visitors on the list June
Il is situated SO miles from Alexandria 50 miles
from Fredericksburg, and 20 miles east of the Blue
Ridge IN one of the most healthy and delightful eli.
mates Of Virginia. The direction and management
will be the same as heretofore, and the same atten.
ton paid to the accommodation and comfort Of their
guests. We have an abundant supply Of ice.
The season, commencing the LIST Of June, will end
the LIST Of October, embracing months.
Lovers Of music will find the band unsurpassed.
Board: $40 per week, so per week for weeks,
$50 per month, $50 for the season.
For more than one day 81 SO per day, so cents
for single meal, rs cnts for lodging, children un
der IL years Of age, and servants half price horses
90 cents per day, per week 81 so, per month So.
Tri-weekly stages will run from Washington un-
Ill LIST Of July, after thnt time daily. ftt
There will be line Of stages from Fredericksburp
after the LIST Of July, previous TO which conveyances
will be furnished on accommodating terms.
may l7-n DAN'L WARD.
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JOHN Connolly,
CABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MAN.
AUFACTURER AND IJNnERTA KUp

SOII1N OOISNELL1,
CABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MAN
UFACTURER AND UNDERTAKEN
NHE subscriber begs leave to return his thanks
i to his friends and the public generally for the
very liberal patronage which they have bestowed on
him, and would respectfully inform them that he
has on hand general assor ment of Cabinet Furni-
ture which ne will sell very cheap for cash, or ap-
proved paper. He is constantly manufacturing al,
kinds OF Furniture of the latest style and most ar
proved pattern; such as
Mahogany dressing Bureaus
spring seat Sofas
rocking and parlor Chairs
card, centre, and dining Tables
Wardrobes
Bedsteads
And, in fact, every thing usually found in cabinet
ware room.
Undertaking.
lie IS also prepared to attend funerals at the
shortest notice and on the most liberal terms and
ne IS confident that from his long experience in at
tending funerals, that he will give entire satisfaction
TO those who may favor him with their patronage.
JOHN CONNOLLY,
18th street. between H and I.
may2O ly
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ERESH GROCERIES, BUTTER, & CHEESE
i The subscriber has on hand, fresh supply o
every description Of goods in his line, which be Of
fers on reasonable terms.
Sc bags Java, Rio, Laguyra, Marcaibo, and AZ
rican COFFEE
rs chests and haIf-chests Gunpowder, Imperial,
Old Hyson, Young Hyson, and Black
TEAS
10 cases very choice Tea. IL lbs in each, for ia
1900 pounds double refined and I'd quality Loaf
Sugar
1900 pounds crushed and pulvered Loaf Sugar
lOOO do white Havana do
1000 do brown do do
Porto Rico and New Orleans do
DO do and st Croix Molasses
Sugar-house and New Iberia Sirup
Ground and unground Spices, Of every va
riety
Catsups Curry Powder, French and other
Mustarjs
Olives, Capers, Sardines, and Anchovies
Said Oils, in TASKS and bottles
700 gallons win,er-sirained and common OIL
FRUITS.
90 whole, half, and or. boxes Raisins
casks Currants
bhls. Dried Apples
40 do Green do
. Cares Iunes, In JaIshnd fancy boxes
30 drums Smyrna Figs
26 bbls Eastern Cranberries
200 pounds soft shelled Almonds
80 do Filberts.
BUTTER AND CHEESE.
% tubs choice Welsh Butter
30 boxes superior Cheese
Sapsago do
81 bbls pink-cye, Potatoes
40 do extra brand New York Flour
40 do Virgins do
so pockets Buckwheat
IL boxes do
20 bbls hslf and Or. do.
FISH.
Nackerel, Cod, Shad, and Herring
CANDLES.
20 boxes Sperm Candles
10 do patent do
10 DO Adamantine do
Brooms, Mats, Pals, Baskets, &C.
10000 Regain, La Norma, Principe, and other
brand Cigars
sYLvANUs HOLMES,
ap dl4-tft 9Th street.
HANDBlLLS, &c.