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-Acsing Secretary Of The Ifea
EnRM OF RELEASE .

Whereas, by an act of Congress approved Sep
tember 9. 1850, ten millions of dollars in five PEI
cent. stock, are to be paid to Tho State Of Texaa
for considerations in said act mentioned with n
proviso that more ''than five millions of said
stock shall be issued until the creditors Of She
State, holding bonds and other certificates q
stocks OF Texas, for which duties on imports
were specially pledged, shall fret file at the
Treasury OF the United States releases Of all
Claims against the United States for accouLi
OF said bonds cerfcales." And whereas the
undersigned is creditor of the State of Texas,
holding, and the owner Of the following described
bonds certificates Of stock of Terps, las the case
may be,) and for which The duties mentioned in the
sad act were specially pledged.
(ferc describe the bonds certihcates.)
Now, for the purpose ofcomplying with thepr
visions Of sand act, and for good and valuable
consideration, hereby release to the United Statea
all my claim in Law equity against them, for on
on account of the (bonds or certifcates) above dc
scri5ed.
Witness my hand and seal at ,this
dry Of 1851.
Sealed and delivered in presence Of
(Two witnesscs)
Mar 26--lawtSept3l
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nOOlS AND JOU PRINTING.
or EvRRv nEeGRPTioN,
F5sc',fsd nj he O6cs 0f fbs Rep1lbi'e.
rlNME FAUaUIER wnlrE suLpnUk

FfNEz Il FAUQUIkS WHITE SULPHUR
l. Springs (Fauquior county, Firgiuia,) will be
opcned for visitors on the first OF June. They are
situated on the Rappahannock river, (now naviga-
bc,) thirty eight miles above Fredericksburg, and
fifty, nearly due west, from Alexandria.
No pains have been spared to continue the attrac-
tions OF the place to the voaries of pleasure the
seekers ot health. The recent publication in pam
phiet Of the eminent and Rev. Thornton Stcipgel-
low shows, beyond all question, the healing quali-
ties of this water in many dieeases-dyspepsa,
drppsy, &c, &c. He had spent the previous sea-
son here, and made thorough and sitting exami-
nation of the details If the reported by him,
and he il of opinion that the extraordinary medi-
cinal advantages OF the Springs have been obscured
in the greater aiusemtnts 10 fashionable life.
The railroad from Alexandria Is rapidly APP
prosching these Springs, and will soon make the
trip delightful from that city and all north OF
~ IN the mean tlme, the staEcs tri weekly
from Washington, and will hc daily after let July.
a daily line Of sta9ca will be by MIR. Qusen-
berry, from FrcderI1 ksbure, after lst July and In
the mean time be ergages 80 send or all passen-
gera at the regular fare, (SS) as they may pre-
sent themselves.
Terms al board the same list year, viz: $50
for toe whole ssason. ending lst Optatcr; S75 tor
three morths; 500 FOR two months; & 35 for enc
month; Sis Tor t~o weeks; $40 Tor one w,ekj
S rs per day. Meals lodging 90 cents each.
Servants aud ciildren under ~ years, half price.
10 ohnrza iOr chi.dfcn under years. Horses 81
cents a day, or ) i0a month.
DANIEL WARD, Superintendent,
May l7--tri- w2m.
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ratrlotle ods for tle Fourth OF JuIy. IssI.

By THOMAS n. MUzzr.
Air-Lang Syns.
Rejoice Columbia's sons, rejoice.
This is our Jubilee;
This ia the Day we celebrate
To Patriot ancestry.
This was the day, the glorious day.
The day that setus free;
Our fathers fought, and bled, and won
Our sacred Liberty.
Great WAsHIsaToN-immor name
Enrolled beyond the skies,
With veteran patriots in the field,
Who crown'd our victories
This was the day, the glorious day, &c.
Most of the Sons of Seventy-sik
Have left this mortal shore;
But Patriots will their memories urn,
Immortal evermore.
This was the day, the glorious day, &c.
Though tyrants rage and monarchs frown,
And Patriots praise their sires
The Eagle DER the Lion won,
Columbis's name aspires.
This was the day, the glorious day, sc.
Lettmpires roll and kingdoms fall,
And traitors meet their fate;
The CossTITurioN we'll defend,
The UEios and the States.
This was the day, the glorious day, &c.
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sorIcE To TnE cREDIroRs og rExAs.

TREAsURY DgPAnrMENT, March %, 1851
TINE STATE OF TEXAS having. by acts plite
IL Legislature passed during the sessions OF l64S
and lS49 called the creditors Of the late repub
lie 20 file the treasury of the State previous the
lst of September next the evidences Of their respec
tive claims and Congress having. by act ap
proved 9th September 1850 authorizing the issue Of
ten millions of five per cent stock to the eaid state
OF Texas, directed that FIVE millons OF said stock
should not be issued 10 Texas .'unt the creditcrs
oi the State holding bonds and other certificates
Of stock Of Texas, for which dutes impor ;
'were especially pledged, shall first file at tae
Treasury of the United States releases of all
claims against the United states, for or ac-
count Of said bonds or certificates, in such form
as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of the
Treasury and approved by the President Of tbG
United States:' Now, in order that this Depart
ment may automatically know the amount OF the
claims for which the duties imports thus
pledged. the holders or owners of all such claims
required to,hlc the amount and description OF
them az this Department previous TO the lst of Oc-
tober, 1851, and 70 execute release to the United
States Of ther respective claims, agrseably to the
annexed form, which has been approved by the
President of the United States, in pursuance the
above act of 9th September, 1850.
WM. l.. HODGE,
Ac!ing Secretary IF The Treasury.
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From Utah.

The st. Louis Republican publishes later intelli-
gence from Utah
The March and April mails from independence
arrived on the Oath May, in charge of MIR. II. s..
Phelps. The mail of the lst of May was then duo
and expected.
Presidents Young and Krnball returned on the
oath May from visit to Utah, San Pete, and Iron
counties. They brought highly encourag ging ac-
count of the condition of affairs in the settle
ments; every thing was prosperous, and the health
good.
Very heavy rains fell in the valley from Thurs
day, the Sth of May, to the 10Th, and few houses
in the city water proof, beds, bed bugs and
wardrobes shared one fate, and were completely
saturated Some hail fell, but it did very little
damage.
The frat arrival from the States this spring took
place the Tth May, and consisted of four or five
wagons loaded with hams, sugar, coffee, &c.
The first ground broken for the Great Salt
Lake and Mountain Railway on the lst May
Contracts had been made for the seepers and rails
ard labor wanted to bring it into use. The
whole track is to be constructed of wood, and as
soon as il can be completed preparations will com
mence for the building of the Temple.
The Indiana committing some depredations,
by stealing property; and, on The 22d April, Mr.
Custer was shot by an Indian. Pursuit was made,
but nothing is said of the result.
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MoNTeoMEaY CoUNTV AFFAIRs.--Thc Rockville
(Md) Journal of the 18th instant comes to us in
enlarged form. which augurs well for the pros
perty of Montgomery county. We find the fol-
lowing items of news in that paper;
"our whentand rye harvest is generally finished.
We pleased to be able to state that the crop has
fully realized the expectations Of our farmers. We
regret, however, that we cannot say as much Of
the corn and oats; neither of which at this time
gives promise of even tolerable yield. The po.
tato crop will, we fear, be failure. We learn that
the vfnes in many places rapidly dying; how
ever, few good rains in short time might yet
save them.
There opening of prison doors TO the
inoarcerated debtor in this county the 4th for
there were none to discharge. The time has been
SO long since there has been Of imprison
ment for debt in this county that our memory can
not roach it.
The Montgomery County agricultural Society
are getting their arrangements ahead for their ex
hibtion and fair TO be held in September next. II
will be grand display We call on every friend
OF the cause 70 come forward in aid Of this society
and all others having for their object the improve
ment OF our county. All know and feel what they
have effected Tor as Let stand by them, and
our cause will continue to increase and grow in
wealth and Importance"
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baltimore MarksL.

Nothing doing in -four to-day.
Some sales Of red wheat at 80 cts, and prime
white at 100 cts.
Sales Of white corn at SO cts. Oats 80 40 cts.
Whisky "a eta.
BEEF CArrLE.-The offerings at the scales to-
day reached SO head. 800 of which were driven to
Philadelphia, and the balance (4S0) sold to city
butchers at prices ranging from So IS to So 25 per
100 lbs on the hoof equal TO 80 90 SO 20 net,
and averaging SO gro.s
Hoes.--lNe quote at SIS rs to $625
100 shares b. s. o r. H. time. ..... 76
25 do do do time. 753
Is do do York & Cumb'd r. r.. %
At the board o-day. Md. 6's closed at 1922 bid,
I03* asked; Bait. 6s 1870, l04{ bid; 1890, l05 bid;
b. & o. q, r. bonds, 1867 81 bid, "a. asked; do.
shares 743 bid, 75s asked; York & Cumb., 2l4 bid,
22i asked; Bait. Susq., 81 bid
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ne2I-law4w

NOR SALE.-Four fine brick dwellings on l2th
IL street; five fine brick dweings on 9th street;
dwellings 9th street; brick dwelling on 9th
street; one brick dwelling on street.
The above buildings will be sold cheap, and Oh
accommodating torms
Building Lots for sale on 3D. street, Ga splendid
lot,) 5th 9th, 18th, and nj streets.
WANTED-Buildingl lots and dwelling houses,
for which offer ready market.
MONEY to loan on negotiable paper.
Office hours-7 to 10 a. m, 3 to 5 p. m.
GEO. b. ARMSTRONG,
June i9-eodtf II street between and Sth.
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ARcHIrrcr's OFFICE, u. S. CAPITOL,
IL


StEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
- this office, or before the 20th instant, for the
following building materials:
5000 perches of select building stone, measurin q
from to feet in length and less than feet in
width, with good natural beds.
5000 perchcs of large building stone, from to
feet in length.
5000 perches of the best building stone, of ordi-
nary dimCnsons.
Samples of the stone TO accompany the proposals.
5000 barrels of first quality wood burnt lime,
each barrel TO weigh not lees than 260 lbs
\ 900 barrels of best hydraulic cement
81, 900 bushels of clear, sharp river sand.
The whole 10 be delivered the grounds of the
Capitol, at the expense of the contractors, or be-
fore the fret OF December next, ifrequred at such
times and in such quantities as may be directed,
and to be subject to the inspection and approval of
the Architect.
All the stone to be measured in the wall, and
twenty five cubic feet to be allowed to the perch.
THOMAS u WALTER,
Architect OF the Extension OF the Capitol
Iniu
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DIED,

On the 10Th inst, at the residence of bis grand
father, AGRIcoLA FAvIrR, of hydrocephalus, AG-
RICOLA ARMAND, aged months and III days,
son of ARMAND and HoNoRINE JARDiN.
Al Philadelphia the 81 inst, in the nine
teenth month OF her age, ANNIE, only daughter
of JAS r. SMITH, and granddaughter OF WIN. G.
w, WARE, of this city.
On Sunday evening, the 18th instant, RITTEN-
HOUSE, aged IL months, infant son Of LEVI ID.
and JENNIE SLAMM
Friends and acquaintapces invited to at
tend the funeral thiB (Tuesday) morning, 18th in
stant at 0ocock, from the residence of his grand
father, b. X. MoRsRLL, esq, Pennsylvania avenue.
The republic., 1851-07-15

FROM MEIIco.-The Now Orleans papers Of the
h bring some additional items of interest from
Mexico, received by the ship Bonita at New Or
leans from Vera Cruz The Bonita brought 10000
in specie, and number of passengers, among
whom was Captain Levy, bearer of dispatches to
the Government at Warrington.
-Four hundred troops had been despatched by the
Mexican government to enfore the departure Of the
Americans from the Isthmus OF fchuantepec. The
Trait d. Union says that Congress is responsible for
these arbitrary proceedings, and not President
Arista or the foreign diplomatists, who are Sc
cretly opposed TO them.
There continuss to be much talk of a revolution
and that ii is near at hand is extremely probable.
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NATIONAL HALL.
rrHE pRopRIEToRs. YALE & RE

TIME PROPRIEToRS, YALE & BEECHER,
j. would inform the citizens of Washington,
Georgetown, and Alexandra, that there will be
exhibited at the National Hall, on WEDNESDAY
EVENING, JULY 16, A BEAUTIFUL MODEL
OF MOUNT VERNON, in all its beauty, as when
occupied By General q. Washington, and improve
nents by the present proprietor, MIR. j. A. Wash
ington. There will also be exhibited map of the
entire farm, occupying eight thousand acres of
land
This model covers the space of one hundred and
forty square feet, and contains twenty build
ings. The proportions of the buildings &c. are
one-foUrth of an inch TO the foot. This model was
built by Mr. Yale himself. who spent several
months at Mount Vernon, making drawings and
working upon the model; and, through the kind
ness Of Mr. j. A. Washington, Mr. Yale has had
such information that his model may be relied on
as strictly correct and true to nature. To view
this model, and see the tomb of Washington, the
beautiful tfees. gardens, gravel-walks, SC, SO
beautifully portrayed that The beholder wouldi ina
gine himself at at Mount Vernon, viewing
the spot that the peaceful home of the great
and ilustrious Washington, the Father of his
Country.
Mr. r Yale would inform the public that he has
not spared expense or trouble to make this model
worthy OF their patronage. The proprietors would
inform the public that the above model will be
hbited in Washington but few dnys, to afford
the citizens and schools an opportunity of viewing
this beautiful work of art, as they intend only TO
exhibit their model in the principal cities in the
United States prior to its departure for Europe.
N. B. The proprietors would inform the public
that j. a. Washington, esq, will be present the
first evenings exhibition Of the model.
Price OF admission 25 cents; children under ten
years of age l2s cents; gallery l25 cents.
Hours of exhibition will be noticed in the bills of
the day.
Tickets can be had at the principal hotels and
bookstores, and at the door on the evening. A
liberal deduction will be made for schools by ap-
plying TO the proprietors.
July l2-eodtd YALE & BEECHER.
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FLOATlNG-BKLL BEACON AND BUOY
FOR HATTERAs SHOALS.

Il vey Office. Washington. for an iron beacon
and bell and for an iron buoy until the 10th day Of
July, to be delivered at Hatteras Inlet or before
the let day OF October, 1851, to the officer charged
with placing them.
The bell beacon to be of best iron, 40 feet long
and l5 feet beam. The buoy to be Is feet 6 inches
long. and feet inches largest diameter, and to
be built in accordance with drawings and speci6-
cations to be seen at this office.
SAMUEL HEM,
General Discussing Agent U. S, Coast Survey.
June 24=endf Jnlv l5
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PROPOSALS. FOR WOOD.

OFFICE PKNITENTrARY DIsr. COLUMBIA,
WAsHINGTos, June 49, 1851
SEALED PROPOSALS. endorsed proposals for
~ Wood," will be received this office until the
10th day of July next, for the delivery the Pen
itcnIiary wharf of one hundred and twenty five
cords of good OAK WOOD, full length, of medi-
size. and free from Limbs or rap. wood. To be
delivered before the first day of September.
JOS. ELLIS, Warden.
June 2l-law4w
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Y OsT-On the evening of Thursday, the 10th in
L. stant, supposed the Baltimore turnpike,
and in the vicinity of the first toll gate, Lady e
Gold Watch, small size, French hiinting-case; to
which WAS attached n short Gold Guard Chain Of
peculiar construction. A suitable reward, with
the thanks of the owner, will be given to any one
who will return it 10 this office.
JpIu az
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TnE DEATH WARRANrs.--The official mandate
of the Governor fixing the Sth day of August, be
fore the hour of IL O'Clock m for the execution OF
Shelton, Taylor, and Murphy, was received by
mail of Monday last, and on Tuesday morning
sci, sheriff, and other official personages We
learn that during the reading the condemned men
betrayed no emotion, and continued t. protest
their innocence as they have done since their con-
victOn.-- CieSfTtoicn IND } Neps If SdiurdaQ.
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TeIsgraphIe.
Railroad Acc.idsni.

PHILADELPHIA, July A.-An accident occurred
on the Pennsylvania railroad last night. near Mil
lersburg, by the cars running over COW. George
Callahan, the baggage master son oi a police ON
horribly crushed, and it il supposed has since
died
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rIuRplIY,s

SeIE-seaIing Advertising Envelopes, No. 203
Madison street, New York.
TgRHE SU UBSCRiBER, in collecting the patronage
4 Of all who may sec this advertisement, feels
none Of that hesitation with which new nrticlG is
brought before the public. The experience Of
years has established their superiority beyond all
question and he confidently refers TO the testmo.
ny OF those business nen who have used these en-
velopes, and to his rapidly increasing sales, as
proof OF their excellence. The following are a few
Of the reasons for their popularity
lst. On the place occupied by a seal a person
may have his name, businesg and address con-
spicuousy and beautifully embossed, colored or
plain, thus aflordng PERFECT SECURITY
AGAINST FRAUD.
I'd, be envelope cannot be opened without be-
ing destroyed.
Sd. Neither wax nor wafers are requisite to seal
them.
4,h. Upon the miscarriage of letter the seal in
sures its immediate return to the sender, instead
OF being buried months in the dead letter Office.
5ih. The envelopes arc furnished at almost THE
SANE PRICE AS PLAIN ONES. with only the
additional cost of the die which will last for ycars.
9Th Each letter mailed is most effective 1dver-
trsement, sure TO attract the attention throus
whose hands il may pass.
The following Is list Of prices for dies engraved
on brass, and Of envelopes Of tho usual letter szc,
either white or buff, Of good paper, and made Ae
above with name, address, Sc:
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IRON FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS,

Farmington, Conn.
rE'HE subscriber is prepared to furnish to order
Il all kinds Of Iron and Composition Castings,
Shaitin Of every description, together with the va
lishment of this kind. The attention of rnanufac-
turers is called to article of fan bellows for
light and heavy blast, which is warranted superior
to any other kind now in use, requiring much less
power for the same blast, and, when III motion,
makingino noise Having an assortment of sugar
pan patterns, with facilities for making large
quantities, dealers will find it for their interest to
give me n call before engaging elsewhere.
Druughts of machinery, patterns, and work OF
every description furnished on the most reasonable
terms.
All orders promptly attended to, and work care
fully packed and shipped, as directed, to any part
Of the country.
June ll--law3m JOHN DEMING.
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AGENCY FOR cLAgws Ar WASHINGTON
fIrY.

CHARLES b. CLEMENTS tenders bis services
L 10 the public, as a General Al gent at Washing
ton city, for the prosecution of claims before Con-
gress and the several Executive Departments of
the Government such as Invalid, revolutionary,
and widows pensons; bounty land arising out OF
the war of 1912, the Indian wars since 1880, in
cluding the Indian of 1911, The Seminole war
of 1896, the Black Hawk war, and the war
known as General Wayne's war, from 1852 to
1895
Also, claims Of all kinds arising out of the late
war with Mexico
All communications (post-paid) addressed to
him at Washington city will receive prompt atten-
tim Feb
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WAsHrxoroN, December 27, 1915.

WAsHrNGToN, December 81, 1915.
or all the Periodical Journals devoted TO Litera.
turc and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country, this has appeared to me to be the most
useful IL contains, indeed, the exposition only OF
the currentliterature of the English language, but
this, by its immenseextent aud comprehension, in
cludes a portraiture of the human mind in the ut.
most expansion Of the present age.
j. @. ADAMS.
Published weeklyat Sc a year, by
L. LITTELL & Co., Boston,
And sold by JOS. SHlLLINGT0N,
July l0-dtw&wlw corner Pa av. and a. st.
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Col. GARNErT, who was seriously injured by
the falling of a fragment of blasted rock some
weeks SINCE has So far recovered as TO be able to
his duties in connexion with the railroad.
Liberty Pa.) SentiptL.
The republic., 1851-07-15

nj E-FIRE-PLUGs.-The following law
IN is published for the information of the public.
The penalty will be enforced against all who vio-
late its provisions
BE IL enacted By the Board of aldermen and Board
II any person persons break inlure any of the
Fire-Plugs erected along Pennsylvania avenue by
authority of Congress, use, without having first
obtained the written consent Of the Commissioner
Of the Public Buildings, the water from said plugs,
for any other purpose than for the of the De-
partments Of tho Government and fire companies,
for the extinguishmcnt Of fires or watering the
streets, shall, upon conviction thereof be fined a
lars, to be collected and applied othor fines are
All permits to draw water from the Hydrans by
the Commissioner of Public Buildings are hereby
revoked. WILLIAM EASILY,
July l0--eolw Com. Public Buildings.
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NIAkRRIED.

On the 10th instant, by the Rev VIM. EDWARDS
Mr.. GEORGE nj HEAD TO Miss BARBARA TIL
ley, both of this city.
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NEW York LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Office NO. SO Val street, .Neac York.
Morris FRANKLIN, President; SPENCER S. BENE
DICT, Vce-president; PLIsY FREEmAN,
Actuary.
THIS COMPANY, conducted upon the mutual
l. insurance principle, and also upon the princi-
pie Of leaving proportion of the amount of the
premiums on interest in the hands OF insurers, has
greatly extended its business and profits, and con
ferred its benefits at the least possible cost and out
lay to insurers
Insurance granted to persons visiting California.
Its agency at Washington comprehends the fol-
lowing officers:
WIN. Jones, NJ. D., medical examiner, near cor
ner of c and Sd streets.
Peter G.. Washington, agent, Apollo Hall, Penn
sylvania avenue, opposite Union Buildings.
The republic., 1851-07-15

MIR. T. ID. DAVENPORT, the father of Miss Da-
vcnport, who t~o or three months go became ia
vorsbIy known in this city actress at the Ma
tional Theatre, died az Cincinnati on the 9th inst.
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LITTELL,s LIVING AGE, No. s74-1as cts.


coNTENTs.
l. ThacEcray and Dickens.-North British Re-
uietc
2. Education in Liberia Boston Journal
3. CunynghaIne's Glimpseofthe United States. =
Spectator.
l. Brother Charles CtambsrS's Journal.
5. Wyld's Model Globe Daily NeioS.
g. The Drying Process. - Chamberss Journal.
Z. The Bereaved Trombone Chaasbers'S Jour
nal.
g. Pigs and Pig Worship. Tdifs MagcSinc.
g. A Moorish Execution Commercial
Aduertiser
10. The Value of Rubbish Chdmbers's Journal.
IL. The Empire of pan.-Eramin1.
IL. Murderor's Confession Examiner.
l3. Companions Of my Solitude.-SpectGtor.
Ia. MIR Thackcray d Second Lecture Examiner.
10. Martineau's History of the Peace.-Spectator.
l6. Fertilization ofthe Church.-Specfator.
II. Turn of the Tide for ireland .--Spectaior.
Is. Indian Handicrafts - Chanber1s Journal.
ID. Correspondence-O the Liuing Age.
New Volume has just commenced.