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ndarad i impossibe for many persons TO see the won
deful instrument examine ITO CONSTITUTIONAL ana note tue
- M Instruments for the purpose have been
.rncied and most OF them have been useful in their
way; but none OF them however costly ever presented
size aad varied motions OF The planets as does this OF MI
Barlow.
diameter and IL presents only the Sun, the Earth with
its Moon, and Venus and Mercury the size OF these IN
feor planets large and their orbits vast to give
admirable idea OF all their varied movements.
So accurately arranged are the means OF exhibiting
the actions OF all these attendant planets (pmary ana
secondary that they show for any specified day. IN any
number OF centuries to come, what viii be the actual ana
relative position OF any and all OF those planets, exhibit
ing the various positions OF the earth, producing nght
and day. the length OF day and night the changes OF sea
sons &c. the iulls and changes OF the MOON Inc ret
OF her nodes the transs and conuncuons Oh
Venus and Mercury, their nodes and decinaons, pre-
senng Venus morning and evening star Ana win te
accuracy the instrument Will veriy astronomical
history for any past time by practical demonstration.
For example, the Almanac mensns vast presenla-
ton of the inferior planets late in December this year
Moving the index forward to the day designated, the
whole phenomena appear upon the instrument
The Nautical Almanac presents for December, 1866,
one OF the most remarkable conjunc,ions OF planets
calculated or viewed since the creationihe Whole
from the Sun TO the Earth, being on a line
Then, giving the whole instrument little less than
fifteen revolutions, bringing the index to the day desg,
mated by the British Calculator the whole OF the splendid
celestial exh ibion is presented the Planearum with
greatest accuracy The wonderful correctness OF all the
operations of the beautiful instrument must be seen TO be
fully appreciated and hours explanation OF the he-
DRY and practice" of the heavenly bodies made upon
this wonderful machine, will insure better understand
ing OF astronomy than month of ordinary study.
II is particularly amusing, if such term is admissi
BILE, notice the in which, Tor years together
the Sun will escape ecpses when il would that the
Moon on its approach would certainly intercept his light
in its way this planet but true to the economy OF the
heavens the representative Moon is scutng, or twrng
or slipping up down the instrument, and escapes ht
conjunction, If she by some unseen crank con
necled with her constituent above. And all these vara-
lions are go exact, that the Moon on the Panetarium
makes nineteen full revolutions round the Sum- with the
Earth before she returns TO the position IN which shs
started Such adaptation OF machinery TO complicated
movements has before been seen in such relation
and we are glad to know that Mr. Barlow is likely t
reap rich reward for his lolsome investigations, ant
his wonderfully patient application OF The arts to tn
science of astronomy.
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AN petition NJ. sore Of Paris France, Tor the
granted him for improved method Of
and steel from rust or o1ydaon o seven years
patent, which seventh
day December, A. ID. 1881
II ordered petition be heard the Patent Once
Saturday. December 1851, IL O'Clock, and all
notified appear they have
viii said o
opposing required file In the Patent
specifically
" days day Of All testimony filed by either
ai transmitted
the rules Of the Office which viii be furnished
Pile aion.
Ordered published the National Inte
gence Republic Union, Washington D. Oh Courier and
quer York Pennsylvsnia Inquirer Philadelphia, Penny
Providence Journal Providence Rhode Island Daily Ad
verer Boston, Masachusets Commercial bulletin, New Or
leans Ptsbuyx Pttsbue
for three weeks previous TO the 9th Do
~ THos. EwBANK,
Commissioner Of Patents
Editors the md send their
once, paper containing this notice.
7-law3w
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ABIGAIL KIM BIER.
NEW ROOT AND SHOE STORE.-Tbs suh.c,ih., ~.

NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE.-The subscriber has
taken Of those and recently by
Messs Dnvail north side Of
between ~ and 9th see where he intends
boot snssrcd The
% Mr. Henry Maelss known has won
for himself high attention will b.
particularly directed and shoes
We would particularly call the attention the isdies
uu and shoes
We have selected besufu of French
and English leather hid win k~ made nm 10
order IN Mr.. Ms usuai beautiful style. y =
In addition msnutacory with great
in New York, Philadelphia, Of the mos
approved styles and Noes 10 ali
which particularly invite the public generally
Or I-eolw J. NJ. JOHNSON.
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INTENSIVE SALE OF VERY SUPERIOR FURNITURE,
ha . by catalogue at 10 a. M at The Of his
exceency English minister Sir H. L. Buiwe beautiful and
superior assortment OF furniture, &C., VIZ
splendid cabinets, niaid with tortoise and ivory
l2-beaded velvet chars
IL walnut push-covercd chairs
velvetcuvered Union chairs
velvet covered mnion chairs
fine plush covered lounges
9 large writing chairs
10 fancy willow bottom chairs
IL dining Voom chairs and cushions
solid mahogany gothic passage chairs
anne rosewood ialaia centre tables. Sc, teapot.
fine inlaid rosewood beauat, or commode piano stool
walnut marble top sideboards
line carved sdeboard
2 mahogany marble top pier tables
Divans and spring lounges
Dining side, sofa, and other tables
Walnut stands, hc.
Mahogany writing desks, cabinet, and bookcase.
ane large gothic frame gilt %sn'el plate mirrors
fine french plate psyche glass and other looking glasses
French gin candeabIas and brackets
Carce hanging, pillar, and other lamps caudieseks, and
large marble uns, India china urn with carcel lamp
French dinner, dessert, tea, and coffee sets
Also, good assortment of cut glass ware
Fine velvet door, wndsw, and other curtains and hxlngs
Fine English Brussels and oher carpets and hearth
mattresses, shower bath bath-tub
Marble top dressing and toilet stands
Full toilet fire sets, fire screens statues, ornaments
large Of cooking coppe, kitchen utensils,
Also choice collection OF wines comprising about goo bottles OF
Cherry Champagne sp.ni. French Hook Cares and other Wines
Also 60 boes London porter bottles Congress and German
mulde Of other articles, which we deem unneces
Catalogues ready Monday previous the day Of
The will be open and inspection
day previous 10 ladies and gentlemen OF the District
respectfully invited to call and examine for them
Terms sale All ESQ., cash $50,
credit OF three, and four months for notss satisfactorily en-
Oct s~eodSds A. GREEN, Aucdoneer
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EIMBERrON FARM at Public sale.-win be sold at
public sale, the premises second day the Nth OF the
property well the kmberton
r lime occupied boarding school situate in Chester
miles Philadelphia miles from Reading rail-
and miles from the Chester
= daily
III excellent quality,
Of cultivation The buildings dwelling
'front.' buildings
for the accommodation Of eighty boerdes Abundance Of
distributed by forcing through different
building The buildings barn. with stabne
house. lee house, hc The locality
saubty,
beauty Of The grounds contiguous to the dwelling and OF the
roueding county, desirable either
boarding within hou ride
Philadelphia ~ adjoining the above, will be soid
particulars inquire Henry k,mocr
dus the PREMISE Isaac Jsckson No 70 Marshall
" Massey, NJ j. Warner, AS N.
Thomas Kimbc NO. 10 N. Fourth Philadelphia
O'Clock said DAY. which time the
will he made known by
Sept 97-w3w ABIGAIL ktMBER
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Nearer tn Thee.
BY ShRAH ADAMS.

by SARAH ADAMS.
Nearer, my God. to thee
Nearer to thee
Fen though II be a cross
That raiseth me;
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer, my God, to thee
Nearer 10 thee J
Though like a wznderer.
The sun gone down,
Darkness comes over me,
My rest a stone
Yet in my dreams d be
Nesrer, my God. to thee
Nearer to thee
There let the way appear
Steps unto Heaven;
Al that thou serdest me
In mercy given,
Angels to beckon me
Nearer, my God, TO thee
Nearer to thee
Then with my waking Thoughts,
Bright with thy praise,
Out OF my stony griefs
Bethel II raise
SO by my woes to be
Nearer, my God, to thee
Nesrer to thee,
Or II, on joyful wing,
Chewing the sky,
Sun, moon. .pnd stars forgot,
Upwards | hy-
sill all my song shnll be,
Nearer, my God, to thee
Nearer TO thee
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HANGING SCHOOI~-MADAM BLAKE has the honor Of an
nouncne patrons and public dancing school
HAIR will be for the pupils st
November 1851 Madam h. win teach every variety psrlor
and ball dancing.
Through agent New York, Madam H. WIN the
for coming Dss OF tuition Tuesdays
Saturdays from TN O'Clock Fos apply the Halt
7--eodt<sh Nov
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Episcopal Institute for Young Ladies',
NorfA~sa Of GA s~A svssfs
THE INSTITUTE session the first Of sepem
efficient Of professors and teachen In
department. . -
Terms boarding pupils s2o including English and
mathematics.
day pupil. sss'en Of foe momfAsfom 4o to
In Erxrs and mathematics.
Ancen, and modern languages, music drawing painting Ac,
had OF Principal Early application br
admission In necessary -..
wAsuIroros crrr, August -, 1851
Aug 17--dtl3Oct
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HHt"AO"t HOUSE. "OssoH' "~ss"eH"sets.
ris well sIii conducted
The central and
OF The house, commodious and the comforts
combine render agreeable and ad
yantaseous 10 the traveller.
Having John L. Tucker Co, long
head establishment, the subscriber pledges his
erons maintain reputation and to give satisfaction his
VIM. IL. PARKER.
bosroH, Sept Is 1851.
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oHOEMAK ERS' GOODs.-On hand, and constantly receiv
y ing importation, all kinds Of hoe stus
mings
manufacturers win nnd well supplied with
which will be sold accommodating
JOHNS 4 PAYNE,
Importers and dealers In shoemaker goods,
Northeast Fourth and Arch streets, Philadelphia.
July 0-eod3m
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The Hon. STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS, senator from the
State OF Illinois. arrived in this city yesterday evening
ALSO the Hon +. CARRNGToK CABELL, the representative
from the State Of Florida both OF whom took lodgings
at the National Hotel.
Hon. EDWARD STANLY, OF North Carolina, arrived
in Washington yesterday his way to the North, and
has taken lodgings at Wizards Hotel.
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DRAPER and Tailor -WILLIAM TUCKER, late Of the
firm of Lane Tucker Pennsylvania between AZ and
9th Streets prepared calls from his
friends and the public generally having opened large and
extensive
vesng selected BY himself with the extensive
importing houses New York Phanelpha nil of which will
sold the cash and the of his establish
sufficient guarantee all honor him with
patronage style which his will be executed
NJ B. shall be ready show handsom
styles Of that have offered in this city,
2l-NaW3W
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M II. DUVALL, late or the firm OF Lusby & Duvall
W. would inform his friends and the public
tate Improvements his under
HoteI he has taken store nearly opposite where he viii be
pleased their calls for He
orders for clothing of the best Materials notice.
the most approved STYLE general of gentlenen fur
nishng goods always on hand.
lI-eolwif
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Mount AIban Institute.

THIS pleasantly situated
Heirhu-the prospect washington
the Potomac Aisxandna de-
ssned a OF rood
practical Christian education seeks combine advantages
thorough academica Instruction with The discipline Of
Christian home.
The regular win begin November for
admission Rector
Application for admission Of pupils for further information may
be addressed,
Rev. ANTHONY TEN BROCK, Georxr,own ID. c.
The Bishop Of Maryland, and Hugh Davey Evans,
LIZ D. Hon 4. Chambers Kent county, Aaron
Dayton e-q Fourth Auditor Of the washinson
Lyons Uesrrctowp W. Beverheut Thompson,
Carolina; Col. Miller Isiowes, st. Mays Georgia.
Rant nwlw
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The Pennsylvania Of yesterday informs us that this
distinguished statesman will address the democrats OF
Richmond at their mass meeting this evening"
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TWENTY Dollars Reward-0one Again.-My negro
(alias Kitty Franci) has sbsconded.
dollars win who bring
whereabouts that her again.
hiring the said
Kitty about thirty five about five feet high
small frame, and dark complicated. =
JNo. p, HILTON.
-aaw0w fIne. n RepubRc.1
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VALUABLE FARM n Alexandria county, Virginia,
about GEORGETOWN three miles from Wssh
nson Auconon Wednesday the 18th Of October sh. sell
premises, hafpas O'Clock, farm, situated IN
county, about miles from Georgetown and
containing about 100 70 acres o. which
in well In timber IL
well waersd having sever. perpetual stream. running through
und fencing Ii ANAL ienement
growth Of all kinds OF garden vegetables
and grain. such usually grown in this climate rs d)onas
te farm OF Robert Crue esq road leading to Ball
Roads.
balance In equal instruments of
purchaser notes bearing INFER
a., ap-o.wAd. WIN. BALL.
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GRARD COLLEGE, Oct. 4, 1851.

uRARD COLLEGE, Oct 4, 1851.
Draa SIR Permit TO express to you my gratihca.
ton that the Panearum invented by you has been OBJ
tanned Tor the OF the Grard College Every one must
admire the ingenuity by which you have been able accu
raely 10 produce the revolutions OF the inferior planets
the Earth and Moon. through long period OF year. hui
every teacher must particularly rejoice find himself en-
abled BY this beautiful apparatus presen, 10 the YOU
student the mott important laws and motions of solar
system width clearness and accuracy. To recognise
clearly the motions OF the earth and the heavenly bodies
BY the unasssied observation of nature has always
proved an insurmounable difficulty TO young students
you. apparatus, presenting the planets SUM- and Moon
'ue'' uue relative position 10 the Earth and each
etne svey hour OF the year, enables the youth al any
Tune 70 turn Inelligeny from the illustration 10 the
heavsns-irom the miniature to the reality The inel
Nation OF the Earihs axis, and her annual and durna
mosons oelng accurately given all the phenomena of
seasons. and OF day and night in different latitude.
are OF course, sell demonstrated by this Pane,ar,um d.
also are the echpses and phases Of the Moon and IA.
trAnsita Of Mercury and Venus
While congratulate you on having invented the Gr.,
real P1anetarlum, ard therefore the first one of much
real utility for the purpose of instruction, would express
the hope that the great benefit OF your invention may
soon be brought within the reach OF all our higher
sdhoos, no less than our colleges
Respectfully and truly yours,
l. STEPHENS,
Instructor in Mathematics
THOMAS H. BARLOW, esq.
l have studied Mr. Barowa Planetarium with much
attention and interest. and believe that Professor Ste
phens has not overated its merits In Illustrating the mo-
lions Of the Earth Moon Venus. and Mercury, il prom
ss'o DO more Than any instrument OF the kind which
nave seen, and il performs what il prOmises
WILLIAM II. ALLEN, President
From the Pennsylvania Inquirer.
bAnLows PLAsErARuM--We are grati6ed TO know
mn tns Iane'arnm brought 10 this city from Kentucky
py ~ inventor and maker, Mr., Thomas Barlow has
been purchased by the directors of the Gard College for
Ufpnans, ana y now IN use in that institution The
snofsness o. 'ne nme IN which IT exhibited here
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THURSDAY MORNING. OCT. ., 1861.

p w. JAsxs Of Cincinnati, Ohio, is our general travel
States assisted BY jons T. pksr WA
RAMSAY Dr. j. wApswosrH r. X. GRAVES, A. Laws, JAMES
RUraszroxD DR. Lorr EDWARDS TsosAs FAAsALAss and =
Each Of above persons has cs'u0esS 8" "s
Mayor Cincinnati with seal Of the city describing ms
paying them and we nope All ON "no
they may convenient TO settle Win 'heui.
UyESwAsps SANFORD Co, express agents and bankers
London and Lsefpoo have been spps'n'eo
the and subscriptions
Their ONCE in London ~
Gresham street, and in Liverpool at No. CoiumDA nunss
this country with The wcikno"h
and entitled 10 inc conf
dence ouff friends abroad.
Richmond Virginia, our general agent
Virginia, travelling agents A. H. fuLLSn ana 'AS
TaohAs.
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Columbian College, ID. q.
THE winter opened the 18th Of
September
Room, library, bed and furniture II
Table
Charges students who do board
Fuel at washing 37S cents dozen.
NRtncuauop a charge
The necessary college expenses exclusive books and stationery
admitted
opening preferable Bills payable
months in advance.
opportunity attending
guishsd Of science the Smith
hearing the debates Congress, and
United States Supreme which
other college present
CoLLsss HUI, August. 1851. Aug 21-dAcpIaw4w
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The Democratic Advocate" At Baton Rs.g. IA
The circular Of Mr. L.vison, announcing his return
the editorial chair of this faithful democratic sheet ns
fore 1t brealhes the right spirit and is sassa
that the good old doctrines OF the party will b ss
promptly. and successfully defended We observe ID
in many portions Of the State an effort has been made
create divisions, by placing in false light lhe ddsssu
OF opinion in respect TO the Compromise. Thisis, Wig
device. but is too shallow to deceive any who VII
take the trouble to examine the motives OF thos WIN
resor, to it, No democrat in Louisiana has ever sas
to acquiesce in the Compromise, or does not heartily
respond to the noble indications that are made il !,
quarters Of the Union in favor Of maintaining thai D,
ure, and Of giving the whole gnentum of the party
the pros,ration of those inAsees At the Norh hat "
laborng to defeat it. But il purpose only s
occasion TO bring to the view OF readers the n
extracts which follow from the Journal referred TO- y
proof that all is right in Louisiana.
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THos. H. BARLOW, esq.
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL,


Philadelphia, September 30, 1851.
DEAR SIR: II gives me pleasure TO acknowledge the
satsiacion have derived from examination of your
fianetarum. have hitherto regarded all such ins,ru.
ments as OF very little value 10 the teacher but in yours
nnd successful attempt to place before the eye OF the
student All the important features OF the motions OF the
Earth and Moon, and the inferior planets, with many OF
me principal phenomena resulting from those motions,
the causes OF such phenomena the lengths OF
day and night at different seasons Of the year The
phases OF the Moon and inferior planets the transs oil
the latter ecpses, &c, here very clearly exhibited
than any ether with which | am acquainted but also
serves as perpetual calendar indicating with surprs.
ing degree OF accuracy, the relative positions of those
planets Tor any date, past present, future In this
last respect, believe your instrument is entirely new
am not aware OF anything OF the kind having been ever
attempted before
In conclusion, | would add that in nv opinion, your
fanearun will be found OF incalculable service 10 the
eacnef IN his attempts 10 impa 10 youth clear idea oil
lne planetary notions and OF the nature and causes Of
me various phenomena consequent upon those motions
hoping your ingenuity and perseverance may be re
waIded by The introduction OF the instrument into all our
colleges and higher schools yours very respect
fully, f. OTIS KENDALL.
Professor OF Mathematics aud Astronomy
THos. H. BARLOW, esq.
We have examined the Planetarium OF Mr. T. IL Bar
low and concur entirely in the opinion expressed by Mr.
Kendall.
JOHN S. HART,
WIN. voGDES.
Professor OF Mathematics.
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u EMOVAL.-DUVALL b BROTHER merchant taiors,
~ the of informing their friends and
that they have removed their and elegant
AZ and 9th
square They just New
York. opening the and elegant
goods whicn prepared
to make TO order In their usual style of elegance
DUvALL 4 BROTHER.
N. b. Wanted, two fntrate hands.
sent lS-dlwkeo2w
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fNUMBEHLAND Coal stoves Grates.-I IN now re-
ceiving CRATES, latest
and most approved patterns faw Of which win
and Others for Cumberland cooking
CRATES for Cumberland coalj also variety Of
wood and hard coal the
well known imn tight cooking stoves, the
sole for the District just received also receiving
tire stove for wood hard and Cumberland coal,
jewel paor the chandelier paor and the mirror paror You
have but to give call to be suited in style and price
@. WOODWARD,
Penn. av., between 10Th and llti
ent
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DRYOR 4 DAvIDGE will practise In the Supreme
Conn ofthe United States, l. $500
JAMES w. PRYOR,
Late OF Montgomery, Alabama.
WALTER D. DAvIDGE
Oct 5-lswihDeo Washington, District Of Columbia.