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Chinese Printing.

The method now adopted in China is
the following: The work is transcribed
in legiblc characters upon sheets of thin
transparent paper; the paper is then pas
ted on wood, and the engraver cuts away
the surrounding wood, leaving the char
acters in relief. From the nature of the
language the art of printing does not ap-
pear capable of being materially improved.
As the Chinese language is composed Of
between seventy and eighty thousand
characters, each character representing
single word, it would appear almost i'm
practicable to use movable types there
fore the plan is adopted of cutting in relief,
on the very hard wood, the characters of
the work about to be printed
When about to print work or notifca-
ton, the printer takes slab of the charac-
ters, and with hair brush besmears the
slab with the ink previously described;
the paper is then pressed upon the slab,
receiving the impression. One coating of
the printing ink is sufficient for two or three
impressions: but as Chinese paper is ex-
ceedingly transparent, and being of too por-
Gus a character to receive impressions on
both sides, it becomes requisite to fold the
paper, printing only on one side.
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r TO be Con ciuded. J

The promenaders in the Tuilleries, re-
Gently, were witnesses to a most touching
scene. A little girl about five years Of
age was rolling her hoop; the hoop rolled
up against gentleman sitting on a bench,
and the child going up to him to get it,
looked at him involuntarily and suddenly
cried out-"Oh if there isn't the gentle
man Of mammals miniature !" This cxcla-
nation Of course attracted the attention Of
passers by, and Of a young woman who I'M
mediately came up to the child, and giving
a glance at the gentleman tainted away
lie appeared stupifed, and started from
the child to her mother as if he was losing
his senses but when he saw the latter
fall fainting on the ground, he caught her
up, clasped her in his arms and covered
her face with kisses. She soon regained
her senses and fell weeping on the gentle
mans bosom. A Sergeant de Vile COM
ing up, led them off with the little girl,
and calling carriage put them in ; but
the by-standers had already learnt their
history from their different exclamations.
Five years before, they were married,
with every prospect of happiness before
them: but the husband being young, was
led away by dissipatod associates, and be-
coming jealous of his wife, treated her so
unkindly that she finally left him and took
an humble lodging in different part Of
the city, where she soon after gave birth to
a little daughter, and since that time had
supported herself and child by her needle.
The husband had sought his wife in vain,
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NUMBER II

aud had at last come to the sad conclusion
that she had put an end 10 her existence
This thought had such an effect upon his
mind as to cure him not only Of his jeal-
ousy, but Of his vices and he had since
been living most exemplary life, devoting
all l.2 thoughts to the memory of his lost
wife. lie was in the habit of walking in
the Twlleries: every afternoon, and it was
thusth the chance turning aside of the lit
tie girls hoop gave him back his wife and
child. Let us hope that both parties have
received lesson which will make their
future life purer and happier than their
past
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The Light of Home;
OR A SISTERS LOVE.
BY HELEN IRVING.
TCOntinuedl

II was near dawn before Alice, exhaus-
ted, fell asleep, but she awoke with the
first breakfast bell, and quickly arose
Her face looked wan as she met 1t IN the
glass, but the exciting fear that Frederic
or her mother might notice its palcness,
sent a rosy flush to her cheek, which gave
it its wontcd brightness.
Her mother was better, and came down
to breakfast, and Alice, eager in showing
her new writing desk, and talking plea
sanity Of the book which had kept her up
until twelve o'clock, felt quite sure that
her brother did not suspect she had sat up
aw iting him, or that there had been any
thinr in his manner last night to alarm her.
He was somewhat less cheerful than usual,
she fauciei, but it was not remarked, and
he soon left for his office.
Oh. what a new life seemed to open up
on Ali &C that morning; Her affectionate
and JOYOUS nature had always made her
brioht presence ia her home, and much OF
her happiness, although she was unaware
of it herself, originated in the unselilsh
love and devotion, which her mothers del
icate state Of health for the past few years
had called out. But since Frederic's re-
turn, to VIII ch she had so long looked for
ward, she had suffered many of those dis
appointments which are ever ready to take
rs by surprise, when the thought ofrecelv-
inc comes before the thought of giving
AIly was most efcctually devoted to Fred ,
and only following her hearts impulse, IN
all her kind attentions-but her dreams
had a,ways been, of how much he would
do for her, and be to her, and that he
would interest himself in all that made her
hanpv, as she would do for him-and she
had been restless and uneasy, that things
were so different from what she had fancied'
But now all thought of self was lost in
the beautiful idea that filled her whole soul,
and she went about the house in the per-
formancc of her light duties that day, ear
nestly seeking in her thought for some new
source of pleasure, which might add to the
charms of home.
And now it was that Alice bitterly la
mented, what had never before given her
an hours regret, that her taste for music
had never been cultivated in any degree.
Fred was passionately fond of it, he had
voice of rare compass aud richness OF
tone, and played with taste and skill upon
the fute, and she knew that one of the
chief attractions of the new club was, that
it comprised among its members three or
four fine musicians, among whom was Law
renee Canning. Although Alice had a
GOOD education, and her fine taste and in
tellect had been cultivated by extensive
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The demand for postage stamps is so
great that the government cannot supply
it-at least, it has not thus far been able
to. Between three and four thousand
stamps per day arc manufactured and the
cry is still for more. The cause of thi,
extraordinary demand lies in the fact that
sixty-six per cent is saved, under the new
law, by prepaying your letters.
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yXTM. GOODRICH CO.'S MERCANTILE Il Law
wv AGENCY, No. 1l6 Market ST., PHILADELPHIA.

NTM. GOODRICH & cos MERCANTILE LAW
w AGENCY, No. ll6 Market st., Philadelphia.
ASSOCIATE OFFICES.
TAPPAN 4 DOUGLASS, New York.
Il. RUSSELL CO., (late Geo. w. Gordon,) Boston.
j. D. PRATT CO., Baltimore.
VIM. b. PIERCE CO., Cincinnati.
CHAS. BARLOW CO., st. Louis
VIM. b. PIERCE CO.. Louisville.
This well known and extensive establishment invites
Merchants, Manufacturers and Bankers nvestigar
ton of its system and gratutous of its records Of tho
standing and responsibility traders in the u States
Our increased patronage has enabled during the past
year. to open offices in Cincinnati Louisville St. Louis,
and New Orleans these in connection with long
tablished Offices in Boston, New York, and Baltimore
enable offer facilities and advantages which time and
experience alone could accumulate and which believe
are unequalled.
We prepared to make collections In Of the States
Territories, Canada England ireland, Scotland France,
Germany, and in any commercial port Of the world and
will pay particular attention to old and doubtful debts in
the collection Of which class have extraordinary c
ties, and have been unusually successful.
Having full lists and reports of nearly all the Attorneys
in the United States at all times prepared TO fur
nsh YOU gratutousy the of good and responsible
lawyers in any part of the United States and Canadas
Connected with Agency is Commissioner for near.
" all the States, who is enabled to afford every facility
and legal form for preparing accounts &C., for immediate
USE thereby avoiding delay often fatal to the collection
of a debt. mar "a
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-13

GREAT chance for Book Agents TO clear from $500 to
VI 81 900 yearl Books Of universal utility. SCARE
NEW AND POPULAR W0KkS-the most spienddly
illustrated volumes for families ever issued ON the Amos
rcan continent containing than FOUR THOUSAND
CRAVINGS designed and executed by the most eminent
artists OF England and America.
The entire series have been carefully examined, and
strongly recommended TO superintendent Trustees and
Teachers Of Schools by the following distinguished gentle
men His Exceency Hamilton Fish, Ex-Governor OF the
State Of New York Christopher Morgan, Secretary Of
STATE and Superintendent Of Common Schools NJ T. 7.
Romeyn Beck esq d. Secretary Of the Regents Of the
Academies, and Common Schools; Rev. Edward Hitch.
cock LII d. President Of Amherst College, and Professor
Of Geology, Massachusetts,
Amherst College, Dec. rs, 1SaS.
MIR. Robert &drS-Dear Sir have looked over the
tire series of your valuable publications with much in
erest and profit and quite surprised at the amount
of literary labor you have performed and the research 1t
must have cost you TO obtain so many fine illustrations
while you have active superintendence Of extensive
business also gratihed at the decidedly moral and
religious influence which your books will exert, and
but hope that they will do much TO counterfeit tho
effects Of that light and immoral literature which deluges
the kneadng troughs OF Kitchens May you live long
to follow your plans
Respectfully and sincerely, your obliged servant,
EDWARD HITCHCOCK.
%The works alluded to as having been examined and
recommended are as follows new and popular Pictorial
Description OF the United States Pictorial History Of the
american he'oluton Scenes and Sketches Of Continental
Europe Description of Great Britain and Ireland Picto
rial Family Annual Treasury OF knowledge Information
for the People, The Family Instructor Pictorial Sunday
Book Bible Biography Bible History and second series
OF The Wonders of the World.
Gentlemen of responsibility and OF good address wanted
to sell the above popular Pictorial Works Full particu-
lars Of the principles and profits of the Agency will
given application either personally by letter The
| Please address ROBERT SEARS, Publisher,
mar Iii l28 Nassau street, NY.
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GregOry,s California Package Express.


a THE SUBSCRIBERS will despatch
Ss>ss1{M SPECIAL MESSENGE RS, two or more
n. 11xHlN\ times per month, by Steamships, via
41Z&a@ASf<C HAGkES and PANAMA, In charge
OF parcels, jewelry, yauabes and mail
able matter, which will in all arrive in San Fran
cisco by the mail steamers and be delivered in advance OF
the mail.
We beg announce the public that have entered
into connection with the heaviest transportation house
the Isthmu who bound TO TO transport goods
from Chagrcs to Panama. Advance Of all other expresses
and having made arrangements with the U. Mail and
all other steamers the Pacific for the carriage OF our
goods prepared to guarantee their delivery in San
Francisco within specified time.
In addition TO the superior qualities of the ne for the
transaction OF Merchandise Its manifest dyantages
the u D. Mail and all other competitors in the transpor
ation OF letters and parcels between the Pacific and At
antic States, are well known and already generally a
preciated by the public The value Of letter
delivered by three four days advance of all other
competition, being properly estimated.
We have also established agencies in GUAYAoII,
CALLAO, and VALPARAISO, for which ports, and other
cities the South American coast prepared To
receive LETTERS and PARCELS which will be promptly
despatched TO their destination by agent in Panama
The mail for South America is made up but once a
month THOMPSON HITCHCOCK,
Managers and Agents,
149 Pear, cor. of Wall st., New York.
REFER, by PERMISSION, TO Messrs. johnson Low
den lis Wall st.; Spoford Tileston Co., 4S South ST.
Nesmith Co., so Pine st; and Levi Apgar Co., 70 Dey
street. mar 81
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-13
First Premium Grand and Square Pianos

nzzx- KNABE 4 GFHLE Manufacturers,
GyrI1df Nos. 4, 8, 8, 8, and IL Euaw street, Bal
I'M mxN timorc. New tributes TO the excellence
Of Baltimore made Piano Fortes. The
Maryland Institute at their last exhibition awarded TO
the First Premium for the best Grand Piano and also
the First Premium for the best Square Piano exhibited
II will be rccoected that In 1S4S Piano also received
the First Premium by the same Institute.
Such testimonials easily earned and not u
be lightly regarded We may therefore say that having
taken the First Premium wherever Instruments met
with competition, offer them 10 the public with con
fdence might not otherwise ayow, guaranteeing al
instruments made by give satisfaction, they
be exchanged within six months from day OF sale. Tn,
durability of workmanship further guarantee fol
five years.
Having just completed large additions 10 Manufac
tory, hope 10 supply all who may honor will
their patronage; and invite all who desire superior
Instrument carefully adapted TO the climate-a very
portant matter, and which have made careful
study-to call and examine various styles, which
constantly finishing and which will be sold at tbs
lowest market price for cash or approved paper.
In addition to the above public testimonials, our Pianos
recommended in terms Of the highest praise by the
following eminent artists whose certificates be
at Warerooms Charles Bochsa the great composer
and musical director to Mad A. Bishop Mr. Geo Rnoop
Miss Adele and Charles Hohnstock, and other dstin
gushed performers To the many accomplished Professors
and Amateurs, by whom Pianos constantly used
whilst making our thankful Acknowledgements TO them,
we refer for further testimonials
Old Pianos taken In exchange.
Pianos hired and tuned mar "a
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THROUGH TICKETS

by the above schedule 1t will be perceived that passen
gers going South, leaving New York at p m. Phla-
dephia at 10 m Baltimore at p mr. reach Charles
ton, g. Co. in two days from Baltimore, being twenty -four
hours in advance of any other line.
Breakfast on board the steamboat passing down the
Potomac, in view Of Mount Vernon, by daylight
Passengers arriving in Baltimore by the morning line
nom philadelphia gain nothing by going Immediately
by the Bay Line, and may well remain in Balt
more until a. go to Washington at p. and
remain until a. m, the next morning, they are
obliged to lie in Petersburg If they arrive there
er than the Great Mail Line Of the next morning, and
are subjected to all the uncertainties and dscomorts Of
night on the Bay instead of passing agreeable one in
Baltimore Washington, without arriving any
If as soon, at the end of their journey
Passengers going Washington by the train of 10
taken IL they desire it. by the Companys Omnibus at
once without charge, from the Washington depot to the
Potomac steamboat, where they lodge free Of charge and
may lay Gf they desire to do so with their through
hcke for few days, at the following places, viz: Wash
ngton, Richmond, Petersburg and Weldon.
Omnbuses provided by the companies this Line
at Washington Richmond, and Petersburg by which
engers and their baggage conveyed between the de-
pots in those places free Of all expense.
For further information and through tickets" apply
the Southern Ticket Office adjoining the Washington
Railroad Ticket Office, Pratt street, Baltimore.
STOCKTON 4 FALLS.
mar "a Il. +. KREBS, Agent.
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HARDWARE, CUTLERY, ETC.

THE SUBSCRIBERS have now in store
>~1r1x.5 good assortment Of the following Goods,
viz:
= BUILDING MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
Carpenters Patent Peoples Mortice; Mineral Knobs
Rural, Western, and other Door Locks
Cupboard, Drawer, Till, Chest, Trunk, and Padlocks
Parliament Loose Butt, and Patent Hinges
Blind Fastenings, Turn Buckles Planes, Gauges
Chisels, Saws, Hatchets, Rules, ETC., etc.
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS:
shovcs and Tongs, Andirons, Sad Irons
Pots, Ovens, Kettles Sfters Spoons Looking
Coffee Mills, Furnaces, Brushes, Waters Rat and Mice
Traps, etc. ,u
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS:
Spades, Shovels Hoes, Rakes
Forks, PloughCastings, Scythes, etc.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Tacks, Caps, Lead and Slate Pencils
States, Combs, BirdCages Scales, Backing Brushes,
and Backing
Horse Brushes, Cards Curry Combs Cord, Irvine, etc
With many other articles, too to- mention
all of which will be sold the most accommodating
terms. Thankful for the patronage have received,
ask n continuance
Ca Our motto is, Small Profits and Quick Sales"
IARDELLA BRO,
may 8-3taw1m Penn nv, opposite National Hotel
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SHIRTS! SHIRTS! SHIRTS !!
NJ WIN. III. FAULKNER,S

Nep style Shirt Mandatory, Penn Apenue,
south side, between Third and Fourandehaf streets,
opposite U. 8. Hotel, sign of the SHIRT.
THE only place In Washington where flrstrate fitting
IL Shirt can be obtained Shirts made Of the best ma
tsrsls and workmanship and warranted to t always on
hand, and made TO order at the shortest notice Gentle
men who have been troubled with bad fitting Shirt are
invited TO call and have their taken for Shirts
that viii give satsfacton--and no mistake.
.WH. Faulkner would respectfully inform gentlemen
who have been sending to New York for their Shirts that
they can have better and cheaper shirt by giving him
call and leaving their He wishes IL to be
dersood that he has his shirts made In this city by skill
full and experienced sesmsreses who cannot be exceed
In snJ other city Every gentleman who has tried his
shirts willing to testify 10 their superiority over shirts
Of other manufactures they give ease and comfort 60
the wesrer. go
Also on hand well sclected assortment OF Collars
Bosors. Gloves, Suspenders Socks Cravats Handkere
chisfs, etc, which will be sold very cheap
ap1l-3tsvu WIN. II. FAULKNER.
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SILK GOODS.
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DowEN 4 McNAMEE, liz and III Broadway, New
Id York, have in store and will receive by early
packets and steamers, very extensive assortment oil
French, German, English, Italian, and India
SILK AND FANCY GOODS,
embracing every variety Of the newest and richest styles
offered in this market. Sample cards are now ready
for exhibition. Merchants from every section Of the
country and particularly old friends and custom
present stock of goods unequAlled either In extent
variety by any similar establishment in the country.
Many Of our richest goods manufactured nom de
signs or samples furnished by and will be found
adapted 10 the best trade the larger cities and towns
The following embrace the leading articles Of our stock
Extra rich Chene and Brocade Silks
Rich Paris Bareges, Muslns, and Organizes.
Rich printed silk Tissues, article
New style English Poplins.
Barege de LANES, Paris patterns.
New style French Prints.
English. Scotch, and American Printed Lawns
Super Black Gros de Rhines.
French and English Gnghams
Plain and embroidered Canton Grape Shawls.
Rich Paris Ribbons, large assortment.
Millinery Silks, Grapes, &C.
Dress Trimmings, newest style.
Bombazines, Apacas, and Muslin de LANES.
Laces and Embroidery.
Linens and White Goods of every description.
Kid Gloves, best manufacture.
English and German Silk and Cotton Hosiery.
Long and Square Cashmere Shawls.
Rich silk Mantilas, great variety.
Pongee and Sptalfed Handkerchief.
italian Cravats and Sewing Silks.
Also great variety Of rich goods for evening dresses
Also sincbews, sarnets Fancy silk Cravat. Bay state
Plaid Long Shawls Linen Cambria Handkerchieis, -
Bareges Sans silk scarf, Suspcnders, Plain oaGs anu
high oolored Mousene de LANES, IurkeS - sat,
Curtain Mullins Oil silks, Belt Ribbons serges satn
a. Those who visit this market for SIX Goods, who
would consult their interest," ana wno uesIe 70 Se
est market prices, are respectfully invited 70 call
mar "a
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HARDWARE! HARDWARE


MORTICE, Villa Cottage, Rural, Sterling, Novelty,
Nl Adams, Rabbeted, and Sliding Door-Locks
Till, Chest Cupboard, Closet, Trunk, and Padlocks
White and Dark Mineral Knobs for Doors and Drawers
Brass, Plated, and Iron Butt Hinges all sizes
Parliament and Patent Blind Hinges turn buckles
Plants" Patent Shutter Hinges and Fastenngs
Harvey's Patent Shutter Fasteners-a new article
Iron and Brass Wood Screws, from "a to "a inches
Axle pulleys and Sash Cord
Sliding Door Rail, Sheayes, Stops, and Locks
Cut and Wrought Nails, patent Brads and Tacks
TOOLS.
Jack Smooth Fore Raising Tongue and Groove, Bead,
Rabbet, Sash, Plough, and Moulding Planes
Spear and Jacksons Tenor, Panel Hand and Rip Saws
Hammers Hatchets Squares, Bowels, spokeshaves
Gauges, Braces and Bits, Plane Bits Cbzel Handles
Chizels, Augurs, Gouges Files, Gimblets, Mallets
Plumbs and Levels, Plumb-l,obs, Tape Lines
Rules, Pncers, Nippers, Vices, Bench Screws
Oil Stones, Spades, Shovels, Forks, Hoes Scythes
Rakes Sand Screens, Grindstones, Friction Rollers and
Trowels, sand-sifters, Gluepots, Axes and Handles
MISCELLANY.
Knives and Forks; Pen and Pocket Knives
Razors Scissors, Shoe and Butcher Knives
Albata Spoons and Forks; Pots, Kettles, Ovens
Cofee-mills Sifters, Mouse and Rat Traps
Shovel and Tongs, Androns, Bells, Walters
Candlesticks, Curtain Pins, and Bands
Mahogany Knobs, Bed Screws, Sand Paper, Glue
Piano Stool Screws, Chair Web, Coffin Handles, and
Screws
Lookingglass Plates, Rack Pulcys, and Roller Ends
Brass and Iron Wheel Castors
Horse Shoe, Whtewash, Hand, and Scrubbing Brushes
Slates Slate Pencils, Lead Pencils, Marbles
Percussion Caps Fishing Lines, and Hooks
Pins Needles, Combs
SCALES
Counter Scales, Platform Scales, Patent Balances
SADDLERY HARDWARE.
Guns Pistols Flasks, Shot Belts, Bird Bags.
Also
Curtain Canvass Carriage Lace, Hub-Bands, etc.
Agent for the sale of the Celebrated ARABIAN HORSE
POWDERS.
Also many other Goods, all of which will be sold
good be had in this MARKET for cash,
punctual customers the usual credit.
E. WHEELER,
Sign of the Golden Paddock directly
opposite what will soon be Crowns
Magnificent Marble Mansion" Pa. av.
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