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CODEY's LADY's BOOK Is the magazine OF ,hs
" country universally so pronounced by the whole news
dodeys Ladys Book, and Family Magazine,
has in course of publication new novel by Miss
Leslie, entitled Amelia; A Young Lady's Vicssi-
tudes Every new subscriber TO the Ladys Book will
The d hs wsau charge and
Contributions by the best authors Of ils country grace
the pages OF
Godey's Lady's Book,
which contains IA pages yearly than the New York
magazines.
twenty. while other magazines give only three and
four-besides our unrivaled and unapproachabe
Godey's Mssotint Engrarings
by the best engraver in this countyone whom would
be vain, by large offers endea to buy
from us
Godey's Authentic Coioyed Fashions.
This work has long been held up by the fashionable world
the only upon which the reality of the fashions is
Godes's Crochet ,cork for the Ladies,
given regularly every month with eagrayng. and coPops
worth The price Of the book
Godey's Model Cottages.
We could fill up two columns of this paper with news
paper notices, and private letters commendatoy of this
mention that other publications have adopted plan,
which is always the with everything originate
Godey's Original Music.
1t usual with agaznes TO slur this feature
but pay particular attention, giving original music
and printed separately from the book, on tinted paper.
Importamt information.
The subscriber has published the Lady's Book for nine
of his having dis appointed the public in anything that be
has promised He is the pioneer OF this species OF pub
cation all magazines that have been started since
copied from his in every particular except Its excellence
Terms
One COPY one year, which includes all Of Miss Lesie
Novel OF Amelia" and the Lady's Dollar Newspaper
making three publications in month, and
novel IS 90
Two copies without the paper 5 90
One COPY OF the Lady's Book and two copies OF the
Saturday Evening Post %
Five copies, year, and a copy TO the person
sending the club 10 %
copy of the Ladys Book the Ladys Dollar Newspa
per will be any person specimen, who will pay
postage the request Address
L. A. Cooley,
Mar l-3t lib Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
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MAULL'S PATENT SAILS.
Correspondence Of the Philadelphia Inquirer


VERA Cruz, Feb IA, ls4s
KNOWING that in your journal consan, interest ha
IN been manifested in al that the fair fame
OF your felowctzens for skill in the mechanic arts
trust that the following information relative the invention
of Mr. James Mau may be found of sufficient interest
be inserted in the Inquirer
II is over the years since Mr.. Maull obtained
letters patent Tor the Introduction of his plan
king OF sails on the principle of the HORIZONTAL seam.
lieu of The VERTICAL which had hitherto been exclusive
y used. During that me very many suits of sails have
been made by him and others, this plan for vessels
Oeon the different ports OF the Union among which
may be enumerated the magnificent yacht of the Messrs
stevens, pilot boats of the Delaware and ships briggs
and OF these various vessels have been believe
unanimous in the expression OF their approval of the plan
The main object, however of this communication, is
add kind OF testimony in favor OF your townsnans
provement which, trust may be OF further interest The
eminent left Philadelphia with suit of square sails made
this horizontal principle; and while her passage
this place, encountered very heavy weather most Of the
way-rrpdered so by the suddenness and Intensity the
gusts prevalent al this season in the Gulf of Mexico
1t was during these sudden gusts that the peculiar ei
iciency OF the plan was made manifest in the compare
and rapidly with which the sails fed !;
e settling away OF the topsa yards of brings the
horizontally in close with and lap ping
Of the CLOTHS each evidently made a second kind
oi head rope every time OF them brought be
reetd The square sails of The Jesup folded easy and
smooth on the yard, without breaking, with much less
the part OF the of which fewer
Capt. Derrick son, OF the barque, drew my attention to
these facts which ! have add o,her, which il
strikes Is conclusive TO the superior advantages
this plan. We fell in with unusual number of vessels
Turing the passage, many OF which were close to
time of reeting, and could distinctly a differ
OF from to minutes in the occupied in favor
Of the hori zontai pan and the vessel could always
lay point nearer to the wind, than She Otherwise could
nave done owing 10 there beng less beyng and less back
sail Than The old pla there course an additional
given in the reeing. had previously seen and con
thoroughly tested them the occasion referred TO-
ee bound If possible, tell rlowcitizens of this
triumphant evidence OF The intrinsic value OF an improve
nent belonging to Philadelphia, b.
Mar9-3t
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LNLLEhs HoIEL washington, d. C.--MessTs. A.
NEW HOTEL the Of Penns yipana and 18Th
street. before the ls Of December This house has
erected expense and under the personal
periniendence OF the subscribers therefore they aer
themselves that all the requisites OF rate hotel will be
their establishment. The is al entirely
ew and expense has been spared obtain that which
giant and comfortable.
The situation Of the house is considered eligible
ID their late stand the of l4h and Penn
yvana avenue, Vacated by the subscribers last Novem-
ber) being the Capitol, and thanye
walk Presidents House and the public depart
nlents.
thanks their patronage heretofore bestowed and
them that they will find a corda welcome their
house. and trouble will be spared render them
comfortable a their fresdes.
To future friends and guests offer good house
and all the inducements A" "a Aforesaid and beg their pa
ironage
Poliers viii be in attendance the and steamboats,
tn their arrival, with the badge 81 Fullers Hotel
No charge for conveying baggage.
NV 5-du A. IL. Z. II. FULLER.
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TO THE LADIES.
GREAT FEMALE MEDICINE.

JhEA I FENALL HEDIOINE.
Dr. Townsends Sarsaparilla Is sovereign and speedy
for incipent and for the general pros
OF the system, whether the result OF nhe
cause causes produced by rregunri'y Illness OF
accident.
Nothing be surprising than its invgorang et
fecis the human frame. Persons, all weakness and las
situde taking become robust and full of-n-
ergy under its influence 1t Immediately counieracts the
the female frame which the great
OF barreDness.
1t will be expected of us in cases of so delicate ma
ture exhibit certificates Of cures performed but
assure afflicted that hundreds have been
ported to us:
ALBANY, Aug II. ls4A
wife being greatly distressed by weakness and
general debility suffering continually by pain and with other
having where medicine has Ell
and hearing recommended for such
described obtained bottle Extract OF sarsaIa
follow directions gave In short period
complaints restored her TO health Being grateful
benefit received take pleasure thus acknow
sdging it, and recommendingit 10 the public.
NJ. D. MOORE,
Cnrr,e nf nd lYli sirec,t
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Mar l4-3l

CNUTTA PERCHA.-This article, in its natural H.
VI found applicable 10 great variety OF purposes for
which ather lndarubbcr, glass; hemp, cotton and
the fbrous substances have hitherto been applied and
when prepared with sulphur the lnda-Tubbe
is found 10 make better flexible substance for
poses than vulcanzed rubber The advertiser having
been long engaged in experiments testing lis properties
and has obtained supply OF the raw MATERIAL ana
made arrangements 10 import IL Ia us
featured sale The scientific and curious VINO oe
sire the article for experiment will be supplied upon APP
plcaon the subscriber, who has al this ui the only
lot in thu United States Having been the hrs 10
iuro1uce the article the American public
the subscriber has made greater variety OF aPpicatons
of il than is found other establishment Among
tho goods now on hand and for sale In quantities TO suit
shoes dressing bands fiat and round; cloth and sheet
G,r picure frames book binding, wallets portfolio cover
nos for beds cushions, billiard tables, socs and taps
for boots and shoes. OF these, large supply are now
e,dy Orders from any part of the country enclosing
sye dollars or more will be with full instructions for
nvsg 10 the Of boots and shoes Cloth for table
nibno and stand covers Floor cloth, flexible tubes
aons spnts fire buckets, mail bags bags portnan-
cans satches &c Harness and all the appurtenances
substitute oiled silk in ladies' dresses tobacco wallets,
ke wallets cloth for awnings, and all similar purposes,
Nc, &c.
substitute for patent leather, applicable all the pur-
poses which the glazed goods used, is being
nared after a method discovered by the advertiser.
No patents have been granted under the United States
the present time and none can be, whereby the public
will be prevented from enjoying the free OF Gutta Per-
cha laws do allow patents for monopoly OF
natural products for applications not involving noye,y
the process and the ordinary process OF makng
rubber found lust adapted GuIta Percha Every aru
Gle which made OF will be furnsneo W
order Gutta Percha, which IS really and progeny
species of rubber bv HORACE X. DAY,
Manufacturer OF India-rubber and Gutfa fercvs,
2S Cordandt ttreei, new i"A
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CITUATION WANTED

SifUATlOS WANTED A situation in "A select school
- or family teacher wanted by graduate of dis
lnguished college OF the middle Safes no has had
experience IN teaching and qualified instruct in the
ana higher branches of English education The most
satisfactory testimonials of character be produced.
he advertiser is also permitted refer
Rev Jno w Nevin d d. Hon. Alex Thompson LII. d
hey. Philip Schah, Phi. U. Thos. ID. Baird esq A. NJ.
WhdaIn M Neyln, A M. Rev. VIM. Coffin, NJ d.
rfaih Ureen' M d. Hon. Saml A. Rench NJ. d.
Letters (Pos, paid stating salary, &c addressed p
u ohnoiey LandisburS. Perry county, Pennsylvania will
Lheel WIN PfoinPt attention. March H-us
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Female Collegiate Institute,
Georgetown, kentucky.

(e0rgft0icn, hfnthcKs.
THE 10Th year has closed with l2o pupils The 2lst ses-
L sion Will the first Monday OF March, UNI
der manage of the subscriber aided by his former
experienced assistants, and will close the 18th day OF
July, 1913
This school is connected with the Military Institute
which is conducted in different buildings, nearly half
mile distant.
Professor Hopkins lectures here 10 the senior class OF
young ladies, day, very fine chemical and philo
sophcal apparatus belonging 10 this school,
Professors Wyche and Swift attend the classes in Latin
French and Mathematics whilst the military exercises, in
which they take no part, going the other ns
/. +. JoHNSoN,
Feb. 2l-w3m Principal.
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DANCING ACADEMY.

MIR. r. 9. LIABLE has the honor to inform the ladies'
wi and gentlemen Of Washington and Georgetown that
his dancing academy will reopen Tuesday, November
3D. his dwellinghopse, Pennsylvania avenue. Days
Of tuition, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. from
o. to o P. m for young ladies; from D 10 p m fo'
young masters.
N B. Those ladies and gentlemen who may feel DESTROYS
receive instruction Georgetown, viii please leave thsi'
names his residence in Washington.
jan l-2aw3m
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L Washington, any Kind oil business The large
ROOM (>veny by es h,y deep) with good
c,ar situated the OF 7h street west and Penn
syvana avenue, for many years past and at present,
o.cupicd by Mr. q. w. Phillips extensive dry-goods
store offered tor advantageous terms Pos
session will be given the st Of May but if desired
the present will give iup the Isl of April. For
terms, apply TO ANNE X, DEkMOTT.
At Mrs McComick's boarding house, the stores OF
T-3tif
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MORE PIANOs.-The subscriber has Just received
WI from Boston very fine rosewood pianos, with full
frame and harp pedal, which he will sell exceedingly
ow and their perfect condition and durability
Having made arrangements with the manufacturers, he is
pared all times sell pianos from twenty-five TO nifty
dollars less those OF similar style of finish be pu
chased for elsewhere therefore, he would respectfully in
all who wish purchase piano, TO examine those for
sale Staoners Hail. where may also be seen the most
magnificent full grand piano that has ever been offered for
"A lee in the DISTINCT WIN. FISCHER.
March S-3aw2w
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COULD Nor WALK.

That Dr. Townsends Sarsaparlla the very best
DIV for female com plains there is dispuIng. Thou
nds and thousands of weak and debliiaed females that
were Frustrated by those diseases to which females
subject were soon in the enjoyment OF robust health
New YoRK, Sept a. ls.7.
Dear Sir My wife has for the las, year been very
health reduced
ey of liable bad
entirely unable walk and as helpless
child She using Ssisspsria and she mmed
ey began regain strength her complaints LEFT her add after
taking Being singular have
thought good publish it. She used number OF RENE
dies did her good previously Yours respectfully
JOHN MULLEN, 81 Norfolk street
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OPENING FOR An EDITOR.-For sale, democratic
" newspaper establishment. egiby located at tue capt.
,a OF one of States, enjoying liberal public
patronage and with pecuniay prospects improving lhe
location healthy one, the State tho, ougy democratic
and the character standing OF the presscorresponding
with It's local poson-wei established The proprietor
for of private nature, being DESTROYS OF retiring
will dispose of SAID csab hulent the most reasonable
terms. Inquire the office Of the Washington Union
Feb s--d6w
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by order Of the Orphans, Court.

ROokS, BOOKS, BoOKS,-On "Wednesday evening.
tand eontane each succeeding evening unit, all are .old
% the valuable and extensive private library OF Henry
FOX esq decea ed late her Britannia Msiestv,.
TO the United States In will be found rare and yaluabl
books IN every department of literature MANY OF which
are IN splendid bindings and all in fine Condition. Gaia
oge OF the books ready for distrbuon and the
books themselves will be ready for inspection on, ysek
PRIOR TO me SALE at my room I'd door from street west
Pennsylvania Sale commence each svenne a,
"a O'Clock. Terms cash. 'e -
w. NJ. MORRISON,
March 6-3awtsiiNdts Aucuooae,
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CTEPHENs the English Constitution, 2 vol ;
- London Martins British Colonies, volume, London
British Consuls Hand Book, by X. Flynn, baster vol,
London PorteIs Progress OF the Nation, SBnsh yols
London The Past, the Present and the Future, by IL Z.
Carey, VOL Philadelphia lSiS On some unsettled Ones
tions OF Political Economy by John Stuart Mill, vol,
London Buchanan the Taxation and Commercial Poll
cy of Great Britain, vol, Edinburgh Currency lnvest-
gated. by John Taylor, vol, London the Philosophy Of
Wealth. by John Crawford ] vol, London; Speeches OF
Sheridan Chatham Curran, and Erskne each in vol,
london Just received together with many other valna.
,ol;,,cai e,o,,rov +. TAYLOR.
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U,EBRUARY report Of the Mutual Life Insurance Com
II pany OF New York, No. So Wall street.

Lives insured -
MORRIS ROBINSON, President
SAMI. HANNAY Secretary.
CHARLES De SELDINe, No. IL Todd's Buildings,
Pennsylvania avenue, Agent.
W P. JOHNSTON NJ. D., opposite City Post Office,
7ih street. Physician.
Pamphlets explanatory OF the principles and operations
of the company can be obtained on application at the
agents Office.
March T-law4w
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-aITOR'S CORRESPONDENCE.

payment ol the Euhso " hork Core spenAsnt.
Distant subscribers ior~a
on which Will be BY YoRK March Is 1873
sale transmission. a.. I,
The COUNTRY PAPER Published uiwes., of ,ha ni..,
OF Congress, eeky during % me mission
subscriptions perodiess
Pa.Pornohse 70 inc snese annual rses. -a,ion
uons advertisements will tAssfos III
notes Of any specie paying bank VIII be received.
fosTMAsTEHs authorized r act and
ing DAILY subscribers enclosed
WEEKLY suscrtsrs with enclosed; WEEKLY
screer with $40 enclosed will be entitled copy
edition a. they furnish subse ribers gratis
90 Tsr CoseKrssosAL will uAs
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UNITING AND NETTING WORTHY Miss Rom

Companion TO the Work Table Ladies' Pockebook of
Kni,,ing-by Miss Lambton The Book Of Knitted Lace
Knit shawl and Scarf Book The Eagle knitting Book and
Ladies' Prece ptor-20 patterns Crochet Miscellany
by Mrs Gaugain The Crochet Collar Book Knitted Lace
Collar Rece pit Book; Crochet Baby Cap Book Crochet
D'Oyley Book. Imported from London by
March f. TAYLOR.
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\ OUK OUTS. PARKER, having opened a fancy and
perumery STORE between a and 9th streets, Penn
yIyania avenue. doors OF Coemans Hotel, Cup
sas respectfully invites strangers and citizens 10 exam
inc his collection of useful and fancy articles, consisting IN
mari of fine English and American hair, na and tooth
brushes; shell and horn dressing very superior
ea,h fsne) wrought uckcombs for the evening; side
combs evening fans, rich retcuie purses, periumeres,
Gc., &c., &c.
On Monday will be opened gimps, fringes, and buttons
for dresses.
with one of OF fancy articles
for the coming holidays opened in Washington
~ SELBY PARkER'S
Fancy and Perfumery store, Pennsylvania
Dec I0-,f avenue. between Al and 9th streets
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NTOTICE.-The undersigned respectfully gives no
ice, that having been associated in the practice
Tue law wan the late Clement Cox esq., for months be-
fore his decease, VIII proceed with the unfinished bust.
ness IN has hands, and will have therein if shall be
cessay the assistance Of more experienced counsel The
undersigned further offers his professional services the
public generally, and promises the prompt attention
10 whatever business he NAV be jnirusted with.
WALTER s. COX, Auorney -atLaw
jan 3l-3aw2w
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DTJYAJI, 4, BROTHER, Merchant Tsiiors.

Under Godbys Hotel beresn Sd and streets Penn az
r,vE ;,. receved some extra fine French dress CLOTH
ii suitable for balls parties, &c, which they will have
made order their usual style OF elegance Ihose gen
,lenen in want OF the invited to call We have
also in store general variety OF goods in our line Of bust
ne.s Feb. l2-3tif
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DUFF GREEN AND BEN Il. oHHS'
9fforsevs mad C1~nasci"rs-0s,A 80.
OGr. - = ,s,,,, r<nr the Tyeas~ry DpWfwent,
WIFI give promp; attention to claims before eny 2, e
w depsrncnu of the government or usofy STerSs.'
and also in the OF the Dstrlc1 ana In inc Su
preme Court Of the United States, ..y
Address Green & Green, Washington e'y S's'@' P''"'
Nov, l8-u
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n ORD Campbeus Lives OF the Lord Chanesllors
IL mpleied The 4,h and 5h volumes OF the Lives Of
tbs Lord Chaneeors and Keepers Of the Gsat Seal Of Eng
FEB II r, TAYLOR,
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NEW MUsIC--Just received. the old esatblished
~ sore door Fullers Hotel, the following new
music, which will be sold onefourIh less than hall
price. WIN. FISCHER.
My sonl in one unbroken sigh by Keller.
La Reina Waltz by Getze
The Seasons Waltz, with beautiful vgneue; by H. C.
TImm.
The Guadalquver Waltz by c. c. GIobe.
La Tirene Waltz; by Getze.
Euierpe Waltz by Munson.
Souvenir de Jenny Lind Grand Waltz.
La MazuTka Favorte by G. Weiburg.
Cotton Picking Reel by c. F. Muller.
Valentine Polka; by Rudolph.
Manhattan Quick Step by Russell
Grand March on Linda di Chamounix
WebeTs last waltz with introd elton and finale
ranged for the guitar by Baleman
C1covienne, with variations for the guitar, do
Jenny Lind's favorite Polka, "a a duet.
Oh carry me back to Old Virginia, do. Feb IS
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E,OR SALE OR RENT

I,OR SALE OR RENT.-Two houses 9th, between
L l. and NJ streets north large two-story brick
with cellar and back buildings pump of excellent water
in the yard and large side lot attached the other
frame, stories high with back building, lining
eight rooms For terms, apply to Z. JONES.
ID Int,
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THO TEACHER unmarried man In want OF
l. situation, and who is qualified teach French or
the usual English branches will please inquire for A. B.
at Mrs ROSES. corner oil Z and 9th
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EH
by DIR. A. NJ Aapriceau; professor % o. Goa eopiS,
women 81 edition. Ismo, PIP $50 PRICE si' -'oOO '0f'
sold IA three months .o,.,n, work (of
The great demand for this most important woih 70,
WHICH thousands are Sold has com elS -. 10 1900
sno,her edition. il is intended especially lo I - -
a. n Al seloses i'm poriant secrets Wlch shOuN ~
Them particularly. Here every ienae can " 49,. -
can.es synutonls and the most eihcleht az
nosf ceuan modes of cure in every eohpaiiii W WHICH
her sex subject -. ,,.r,;ad vvhv II is Nh =
- hahnia ~ many married females slckly, uephpateu
"a nrs,rae s also the causes and whthef hey are sus
aa ~ ~ ren,sdy They will here ind these important
~ c,nnec,ea with discoveries in medical and physio
inr;csl Science which meet this question.
S syorL n destined be in the hands OF every vile
and mother who has regard IpI Iisi o"'' "0''i anu W."
fare as well that OF her husoahu - ts
The revelations contained III ia P"se' A"'' A-'
proved blessing 10 inO'sa anus ,,; ,.iu. -,
bsitsIing as 10 the propriety Of mourning the
ilitje. attendant upon IT, the Importance OF being
ed of the revelations contained in these pages, SO
ma,eiy involving their future happiness, cannot be aP
p' Sopiss ,oiR be sent by mai rss of post~es
S,b. raceinf of one dollar, the g Married Woman 5
psr N.lica Conn anon will be sent Tree OF postage
- nsr M The United States. All letters address
"a 90, nadl 10 Dr. A NJ Maurceau, Box pa, New
w CIV Publishing Office No l2S Liberty street, New
vow For sale at No. Ledger Buildings Sd street. be-
PaI,rnore WM TAYLOR. and Jarvis Buildings.
Sole agent for Washington d. c., WIN ADAMS, doors
from a street, Penusy vania avenue.
The trade supplied on the usual terms.
Dec l5-d3m
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(,OMMTMENT.-Was committed TO the jail Of Tall
~ bot county, the 10th day Of December, IsiI as
runaway, a negro who calls nimse ALEXANDER
GREEN. He is very bright mulalto with straight har
inch high anu 80 10 years OF age Had on, when
committed, of kersey and Monroe shoessays
he belongs gentleman in the city Of Baltimore by The
name OF SNYDER who lives at the Three Tun Tavern The
owner owners, if any, rogue ed come forward,
prove properly, pay charges, and him away he
will be released. as the law directs
March 3-3y n. L. NICOLS Sheriff.