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Gregory's California Package Express.

THE SUBSCRIBERS will despatch
~~~~1M SPECIAL MESSENGERS, two or more
n, n 1<KlM times per month, by Steamships, via
4E9ciN CHAGRES and PANAMA, in charge
OF parcels, jewery, yaluables and mail
able matter which win in all arrive in San Fran
cisco by the mail steamers and be delivered in advance
the mail.
We beg to to the public that have entered
into connection with the heaviest transportation house
the Ishmus who bound TO TO transport goods
nom Chagres to Panama, ddUdce Of all other expresses,
and having made arrangements with the u. s. Mail and
all other steamers the Pacific for the carriage of
goods prepared TO guarantee their delivery in San
Francisco within specified time.
In addition 70 the superior qualities of the line for the
TRANSACTION OF Merchandise, its manifest advantages
the u Mail and all other competitors In the transpor
tauon OF letters and parcels between the Pacific and
lantc States are well known and already generally ap
precated 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 GUAYAoUu
CALLA0, and VALPARAISO, for which ports and other
cities the South American coast prepared 10
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
month. THOMPSON Il HITCHCOCK,
Managers and Agents,
149 Pear, of Wall st. New York.
REFER BY PERMISSION, to Messrs. johnson a Low
den, 116 Wall st.; Spoford, Tleston Co.. As South St;
Nesmith Co., 80 Pine ST. and Levi Apgar Co., rs Dey
street. mar "a
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GREAT chance for Book Agents TO clear from $500 70
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illustrated volumes for families issued ON the Anne
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The entire series have carefully examined, and
strongly recommended 10 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 ~ T.. I.
Romeyn Beck esq NJ D. Secretary of the Regents Of the
University, NJ " the Legislative Committee ON Colleges
Academies and Common Schools; Rev. Edward Hitch
cock LII d. President Of Amherst College Professor
OF Geology, Massachusetts,
Amherst College, Dec. u.s. ls48.
Mr. R0beTt SedrS-Dear Sir have looked the
tire series Of your valuable publications with much in
terest and profit and quite surprised at the amount
OF literary labor you have performed and the research 1t
must have cost you TO obtain many fine illustrations,
while have active superintendent OF an extensive
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not but hope that they will do much to counteract the
effects of that Eight and immoral literature which deluges
the kneadng roughs Of our 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, follows new and popular Pictorial
Description OF the United States Pictorial History of the
hercan revolution 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 respectabity and Of good address wanted
to sell the above popular Pictorial Works Full particu-
lars of the principles and profits of the Agency will bs
given on application either personally by letter. Tho
postage must in all cases be paid.
Please address ROBERT SEARS, Publisher,
mar 2l- l2S Nassau street, NY.
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WIN. GOODRICH co.'s MERCANTILE LAW
w AGENCY, No. 1l6 Market ST., Philadelphia.

WIN. GOODRICH & co.'s MERCANTILE LAW
w AGENCY, No. l16 Market ST., Philadelphia.
TAPPAN & DOUGLASS, New York.
Il. RUSSELL CO., Gate Geo w Gordon,) Boston.
j. ID. 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 to invesga
ton of its SYSTEM and grauous test Of its records of the
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 to 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 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
nish you gratutousy the good and responsible
lawyers in any part of the United States and Canadas.
Connected with Agency is Commissioner for
ly all the States who is enabled to afford every facility
and legal form for preparing accounts &c for immediate
thereby avoiding delay often fatal to the collection
of debt. mar "a
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HARDWARE! HARDWARE!

NTORTICE, villa, Cottage, Rural, Sterling, Novelty
Nl Adams, Rabbeted, and Sliding Door-Locks
TIL, 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 Fastenings
Haryey's Patent Shutter Fasteners article
Iron and Brass Wood Screws, from Il to 8 Il inches
Axle puleys and Sash Cord
Sliding Door Rail Sheaves, 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 lemon, Panel Hand and Rip Saws
Hammers, Hatchets, Squares, Bowels, spokeshaves
Gauges Braces and Bits, Plane Bits, Chizel Handles
Chizels, Augurs Gouges, Files, Gmblets, Mallets
Plumbs and Levels Plumb-obs Tape Lines
Rules, Pincers, Nippers, Vices, Bench Screws
Rakes, Sand Screens Grndsones Friction Rollers and
Cranks
Trowels, sandsifters, Glue-pots, Axes and Handles
MISCELLANY.
Knives and Forks; Pen and Pocket Knives
Razors, Scissors, Shoe and Butcher Knives
Albata Spoons and Forks; Pots Kettles, Ovens
Cofeemills, Sifters, Mouse and Rat Traps
Shovel and longs Andirons, 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 Pulleys, and Roller Ends
Brass and Iron Wheel Castors
Horse Shoe, Whtewash, Hand, and Scrubbing Brushes
States, Slate Pencils, Lead Pencils, Marbles
Percussion Caps, Fishing Lines, and Hooks
Pins, Needles, Combs.
SCALES.
Counter Scales, Platform Scales, Patent Balances
SADDLERY HARDWARE.
Gums, 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 terms be had in this market for cash, TO
punctual customers the usual credit.
e. WHEELER,
Sign of the Golden Paddock directly
opposite what will soon be "Brown's
Magnificent Marble Mansion" Pa.
ap 24-1m Wash. News.
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First Premium Grand and Square Pianos.

=n- KNABE G4EIILE, Manufacturers
UrI12E3{7l Nos 4, 6, 8, o. and IL Eutaw street, Bal
Y M I1 NJ hi tmore. 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 the best Square Piano exhibited
1t will be recoeced that in lS4s Piano also received
the First Premium by the same Institute.
Such testimonials not easily earned and not TO
be lightly regarded We may therefore say that having
taken the First Premium wherever our Instruments met
with competition offer them TO the public with con-
fdence might not otherwise ayow, guaranteeing all
Instruments made by TO give satisfaction they
be exchanged within six months from day Of SALE The
durability of workmanship further guarantee for
FIVE years
Having just completed large additions to Manufac
tory, hope to supply all who may honor with
their patronage and invite all who desire superior
Instrument carefully adapted 10 the climatea very
portant matter, and which have made careful
study-to call and examine various styles which
constantly finishing and which will be sold at the
lowest market price for cash or approved paper
In addition to the above public testimonials 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. Knoop
Miss Adele and Charles Hohnstock, and other dstin-
gushed performers To the many accomplished Professors
and Amateurs by whom Pianos constantly used
whilst making thankful acknowledgements to them,
refer for further testimonials.
Old Pianos taken in exchange.
Pianos hired and tuned. mar "a
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SILK GOODS.
mar q

DOwEN A McNAMEE, liz and ia broadway, New
ID York, have in store, and will receive by early
packets and steamers, very extensive assortment OF
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 our old friends and custom
assured that attention has been paid TO
present stock Of goods unequaed either in extent
variety, by any similar establishment in the country.
Many Of our richest goods are manufactured from de-
signs or samples furnished by us, and will be found
adapted to the best trade in the larger cities and towns
The following embrace the leading articesof stock
Extra rich Chene and Brocade Silks.
Rich Paris Bareges, Muslins, and Organdies
Rich printed Silk Tissues article.
New style English Poplins.
Baregc de LANES, Paris patterns.
New style French Prints
English, Scotch, and American Printed Lawns,
Super Black Gros de Rhines.
French and English Ginghams.
Plain and embroidered Canton Grape shawls.
Rich Paris Ribbons, large assortment,
Millinery Silks Grapes, &c.
Dress Trimmings, newest style.
Bombazines, Alpacas, 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 Mantillas, great variety
Pongee and Spital6eld Handkerchief
italian Crayats and Sewing Silks
Aso great variety Of rich goods for evening dresses
not enumerated in the above.
Also sinchews Sarnets Fancy silk Cravats Ray State
Plaid Long Shawls, Linen Cambria Handkerchief Green
Bareges, Satns Silk Scarf Suspenders, Plain black anu
high colored Mouseline de LANES, Turkey req SUI;
Curtain Musns, OIL silks, Belt Ribbons, Serges' S''an
Vestings, &C -, -. -.
asy- Those who visit this market for SIX Goods, VINO
would consult their interest, and VINO ae sn 49,
stock unsurpassed in every department at tne very o"
est market prices, arc respectfully in'teo " '"'
mar 2i-
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FAST MAIL LINE.

BY the above schedule it will be perceived that passen
gers going South, leaving New York at p. Phila-
dephia at 10 M or baltimore at M reach Charles
ton, CO. In two days from Baltimore, being twentyour
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
from Philadelphia gain nothing by going Immediately
by the Bay Line, and may well remain in Bat
more until a. m or on to Washington at p M: and
remain until q. m, the next morning, they
obliged to lie In Petersburg if they arrive there
er than the Great Mail Line of the next morning. and
subjected to all the uncertainties and dscomorts of
night on the Bay instead of passing agreeable In
Baltimore or Washington without arriving any sooner
If as soon, at the end of their journey.
Passengers going to Washington by the train of 10 PM
taken if 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
lay over df they desire to do so with their through
tickets for few days, at the following places viz Wash
ington, Richmond, Petersburg, and Weldon.
Omnbuses provided by the companies this Line
at Washington, Richmond and Petersburg by which pas
sengers and their conveyed between the de-
pots in those places, free of all expense.
For further information and through tickets" apply
at the Southern Ticket Office adjoining the Washington
Railroad Ticket Office, Pratt street. Baltimore
STOCKTON FALLS.
mar "a II. II. KREBS, Agent
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General Emigration and Passage Office,

No. 81 Burling Slip, Neao York, Fulton Ferry.
VINHE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and
the public, that his arrangements such for bring
ing out and forwarding to and from Liverpool
by the old and fvorte Black Star Line of Packets sailing
to and from New York and Liverpool every week,
ensure cheap and quick conveyances. The ships com
prising this line all and first class packets,
manded by old and experienced commanders.
Also Agent for the Star Line of Glasgow Packets sail
ing every month. Also Agent for the splendid Line Of
New York and Louisiana Line of New Orleans packets
sailing every week
Drafts at sight furnished for any amount England
Ireland, and Scotland. THos. II. O'BRIEN,
mar "a 81 Burling Slip doors from South st.
LEVERETT'S LATIN LEXICON,
TNNLARGED AND IMPROVED, compiled chiefly from
IL the Magnum Totius Latinitas Lexicon at Faccioati
and Forceni and the German works Of scheer and Lue
nemann embracing, also, the classical distinctions
Words and the Psychological Index from Freunds Lcxi-
con-
The present edition of this standard and favorite Latin
Lexicon has been much improved by the transfer to its
columns of the classical distinctions Latin words
given in the Lexicon of DR.. VIM Freund, of Germany,
and translated by Riddle The classical degree of each
word is indicated by figure; for example, word ctod
figure is fully classical and Ccerontdn nth the figures
l. 2, and 3, words classical only in the first
ond, &c. degrees and this distinction the student per
ceves ut glance. The chronological Index, also from
Freunds Lexicon has been Incorporated into the
edition of Leverctt and viii be found a valuable acQusi
ton. While transferring these notes and marks cata
ogues carefully kept of the words found in each
Lexicon, which not found in the other. On compar
ing these catalogues 1t found that the value and i'm
portance of the additional words found in Leveret far
knowledge of the Latin language is concerned,
far exceeds that of those found in Riddles Freund The
extensive Of Leveretts Lexicon in all parts Of the
country and the preference which has been universally
given 10 1t all similar works render its recommends
ton superfuous but attention TO this edition Is
respectfully invited, being still worthy than its
predecessors Of the distinguished favor which the work
WILKINS, CARTER 4 Co.. Publishers
mar "a l6 Water street, Boston.
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HATS AND CAPS.

- WILLIAM WILSON has removed from
IH Pennsylvania avenue, and taken a store on 11IE
90 SEVENTH STREET, Immediately opposite the
Office of the National Integencer where he has opened
with entire and fashionable assortment Of HATS
and CAPS, and SUMMER GOODS, consisting Of
Moleskin Silk Hats, Drab Beaver Russia Beaver and
Brush Hats, white and black
White Kossuth Pearl Children's White and Pearl Hats
A Light Pearl Union Hat, for Summer, very cheap
New Style Gray Cap, for Men; Silk Military Caps
Leghorn Hats, for Men and Boys; Manila Hats
Alboni Hats; Braid and Fancy Hats, for Children
Panama Hats; Children's Flats
Double-brim Palm-eaf Hats, for Men and Boys
Together with every style and quality suitable for the
SUMNER SEASON.
The Subscriber returns his sincere thanks to his cuso
for the liberal patronage bestowed upon him whilst
he the Avenue and he would call their attention
10 his location seventh street, where he will be
happy them the most terms
for cash. W. WILSON,
ap 26-d3t&eodtf Seventh street, near ID.
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CALIFORNIA STEAMERS.

NEW LINE, for Goth Of March, May, July September
~ and November. Through in 80 days. Passage
cured by early application cabin for 1926 second cabin
$780, stecrage, only $3.50 Information circulars sent
gratis to order Office, no Broadway, New York.
mar 2l- ARNOLD BUFFUM co.
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Il PASSAGE FROM LIVERPOOL AND IRELAND.
Parties DESTROYS of bringing their friends out from
the Old Country, In first class packet ships, sailing from
Liverpool on the first day OF every month"; obtain
cates Of passage which will stand good for eight months
application to GEORGE McHENRY A CO.,
mar I'D No, 81, Walnut street, Philadelphia.
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c, SHEPPARD & VAN HABLINGEN No 274 Chestnut
street. above Tenth, Philadelphia have just received
per steamer splendid Table and Piano Covers, Damask
Table Cloths, Napkins, Moreens, and Worsed Damasks
2i-
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FINE WATCHES AND JEWELLERY.

6xypg4 J. II. CALDWELL a. CO., No. 14s
ANAT&D Chestnut street, Philadelphia have
AHSNsc1svxEA on hand stock OF fine Watches Of all
the established makers Diamond
Jewelry, silver Ware Of every description and Of very
superior quality, Silver Plated Ware, per city Of Glas
gov, comprising every desirable article in use.
Particular OF ention given to repairing watches
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kS- For sale 90 the Storo-rOoms OF the
Ladies' Union Benevolent and Employment Society," ON
Seventh street. next TO OddFeows Hail. and Capitol
Hill, corner Of and First streets, east SOUTH va
rey Of clothing suitable TO the comprising
ments for the laborng classes and children AS these
articles the work Of the industrious poor the Society
invite all who In want OF this description Of clothing
to patronse these establishments, and very small
proft ON the work added the prices will necessarily be
moderate. .
Families requiring such TO be done will benefit the
poor by sending 1t TO the Societys to be made
up.
To accommodate families Intelligence Office has been
opened at the store Seventh street. where those in want
Of servants may be supplied by paying small fee
By order Of the Board Of Managers.
All the papers of the city requested to publish this
notice as often as convenient. ap19
DIR. J. /. DYER
Has removed his Office to It'll street. opposite Odd-Fel
lows Hall. ap 29-eo2w
WILLIAM A. GRIFFITH,
Marble Gutter and Sculptor, Of Eand Ninth sts,
Prepares Mantels Monuments Tombs and Head-stones.
Also fancy chiselling and carving. mar 27-tf
General Banking and Exchange Business.
COMPREHENSIVE.
NHE undersigned respectfully to the public
IL that they have entered into copartnershp for the
transaction Of general Exchange and Banking business
In the city Of Washington, under the firm Of
sELDEN, WITHERS a co.
All business entrusted them will be attended to with
promptness and fidelity.
WILLIAM SELDEN,
Late Treasurer of the United States
JOHN WITHERS,
OF alexandra, Virginia
r. w. LATHAM,
OF the city of Washington.
L. p. BAYNE,
mar 4-tf OF Baltimore Maryland
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TIME, THE AVENGER, new novel, by the
i author Of "The Wmingtons."
Mary Erskne Francona story by the author of The
Rollo Book"
No. H. Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution by Los
sing Received, and for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
ap 18--tf Booksellers, near Ninth street.
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BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE,
AND THE
BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEWS.


OWING to the lat revolutions and counterrevolutions
each other in such ick succession and Of which The
end Is not y the leading periodicals Of Great Britain
have become invested with degree of interest hitherto
unknown They ocrupy middle ground between the
hasty and necessarily imperfect records of the
newspaper and the elaborate and ponderous treaties to
be furnished by the historian at a future day Whoever
reads these periodicals obtains and connected
count of all the important political Of the Old
World, they and learns the various conclusions
drawn them by the leading spirits of age The
newed attention to the works they publish and the very
low prices which they offered 10 subscribers The
following is their list, viz:
THE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW,
THE EpINBURGH REVIEW,
THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW,
THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW, and
BLAcKwooDs EDINBURGH MAGAZINE.
In these periodicals contained the views moderately
though clearly and firmly expressed of the three greatest
parties in England-Tory, Wing, and Radical " Black.
wood and the London Quarterly are Tory the Edin-
burgh Review" Wing, and the Westminster Review"
Liberal Tho North British Review" owes its establish
men to the last great ecclesiastical movement in Scotland,
and IL ultra in its views of the grand de-
partments knowledge II originally edited
by Dr. Chalmers and since his DEATH Is conducted
by HIS sonn-law Dr. Hanna, associated with Sir David
Brewster Its literary character Is Of the very highest
order. The Westminster" though reprinted under that
title only Is published in England under the title Of tho
:" Foreign Quarterly and Westminster" Il being in fact
union of the two Reviews formerly published and reprinted
under separate titles 1t has therefore, the advantage by
this combination of uniting in work the best features
of both, as heretofore issued.
The above Periodicals reprinted in New York, mme-
diaely their arrival by the British steamers in beau
tfu clear type fine white paper and faithful CO.
pies of the originals Magazine being
act fac siBiiIe of the Edinburgh edition,
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BUTTER.
NOT BAD TO TAKE.

SHERMAN's FALEs' Cough, Worm, Camphor Cath
- artic, and Dysentery Lozengcs.
These Lozenges remedies the most pleasant to the
imaginable and truly safe and valuable the pur
poses intended trial of the Cough and the Worm
Lozenges is particularly invited.
A. GRAY, Bookseller, .
ap 2-cotf 7th street, opposite odd-Pcllows HALL.