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THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY,
MORSE LINE.
70 Baltimore. Philadelphia. New York,
and all North and East.

ana all
wAsHisGros OFFICE, PEsssyLvASIA AvESUE,
Fifth house east Of National Hotel No. o.
FNHE fret line established by any company
i in the United States and consequently the
oldest, the pioneer line, extending between WASH
INGTON, BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA, and
NEW YORK, and delivering and receiving mes
sages at the intermediate stations: HAVkE De
GRACE, WILMINGTON, TRENTON, PRINCE
TON, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEWARK, aud
JERSEY CITY-the only line in the country at the
present time having up -Four Wires has lately IN
dergone extensive repairs, and is now prepared to
transmit and deliver any number of messages
which may be required oft for the accommodation
of the public, with an accuracy, promptness, and
fidelity hitherto unequalled. This line connects
with ether companies Of Morse Lines, extending
already over fifteen thousand miles, to either Of
which messages and payment will be delivered az
desired. The managers Of this line have lately
more thoroughly systematized its businessin both
trsnsnission and prompt delivery Of messages. lts
charges cqua. to ALL with speciaiayors to none.
Every one is invited TO try the promptness, cor
rectness, and reliability Of this Telegraph Line.
The offices OF the Magnetic Telegraph Company
ore: Washington city, Pennsylvania avenue, fifth
house east of the National Hotel; Baltimore, No.
Merchants Exchange, South Gay street; Philadol-
phis, No. l0l Chesnutstrcet, uincy Granite Build
ing; New York. No. Hanover street, corner OF
Beaver WIN. NJ. SWAIN,
Mar l4-tff President.
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PROFESSOR GROUPS

French Class for Conversation 81 Re adbng,
JPiH be opened on Tnssday, the l4h inst, at Z D. m
THE OBJECT OF THIS CLASS ia to aid in
Il every posiblc way those persons in Washing.
ton who desire to acquire an accurate knowledge
OF French, and to learn not only TO read. but to
speak the language fucntly. Most pcrsons in the
United States acquire their knowledge through the
eye alone, and hence the number Of individuals
here who read tolcrably we'll, but do not comprc-
bend word Of French when spoken or even when
read, by another. To such persons such Class
promises very great advantages.
The members will meet at the rooms of Profcs-
cor ID. f.. GRoUx, native Of France, who will d-
rect and superintend the exercises opposite
Browns Hotel, where tickets may be had.
REFERENCES:
FRANcis MAnKoE, esq., G street, between Sd
and Al streets.
WIN y DERRICK esq, corner of ! and 10Th ste.
Gen N. TowsoN, corner Of + and 18th sta
Maj. w Rrcn, ii street, between 18th and Isti
streets
JOHN WiLsoN, esq, 18th at, between f. & + SITS.
capt: GEO. =. De IA RocHr, Georgetown.
Col. PETER FoRcE, 10Th street, near ID.
Rev. JAMES RYDER.
Kew. w j. CLARKE, corner Of 9th and T. SITS.
Coinm'r ANDRsw HAYWOOD, corner of 18th and
sts.
OTIs &. WiGHr, Rittenbousc Academy.
THOMAS CApBgRpy, eco Oct SUI
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NEW FALL AND wINrER GOODS.

HOOE, BROTHER CO, Penn. avenue, be-
H tween 7th and Sth streets, have just received
and prepared TO offer to the citizens Of the cities
Of Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, and
the surrounding counties Of Maryland aud Vir-
g.aia, full and complete assortment Of French,
Engi,sh, and India Fancy and Staple Dry Goode,
OF the most recent impOrtatiOns. They name
Very elegant Brocade Silks dark colors
Extra rich Brocade Silk, for evening
Rich plaid Silk, new styles
Extra heavy plain Poult de Sole
Heavy watered Silks, all colors
Real Irish Poplins, richly watered, all shades
Very lustrous black Silks, all widths
Superior wide coored Silk Velvets, every shade
French Merino and Thbet Cloths, a great va
riety
French Nous dc LANES, new designs
French Cashmere de Cosse, latest styles
Richly embroidered Chemisettes with sleeves
to match
Richly embroidered Muslin Capes. Collars, and
Caps
Elegantly embroidered and lace trimmed
Handkerchefs
White embroidered Canton Grape Shawls
from $l2 to S75
Velvet Cloaks and Mantillas, new styles
Silk Mantillas and Visites, also styles
Real Cashmere Shawls, long and square
Real Cashmere and Thibet Scarfs
Long and short sewing silk Mitts and Gloves
Bajiou's celebrated Kid Gloves. every size and
shade
Black Silk Laces, black and colored Silk
Frnges
Thread Laces and Insertings, wide and narrow
Muslin and Cambria Rufflings
Muslin and Cambria Insertings and Edgings
Sash, Neck, and Belt Ribbons, &C., &c.
Together with many other entirely and de-
sirabe goods, suitable for the present and APP
preaching seasons, to which weekly additions will
be made, that purchasers may be assured OF find
ing at all times during the season the most FASH
ionable styles, at the lowest prices.
HOOE, BROTHER & CO.
Sept ll-if Union & Alex Gazette]
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Il with which he has been favored from no lees
than fifteen States, and from families holding the
highest positions in the country. respectfully
nounces that he has entered on the fourth year Of
bis service in this city (the sighssnh of his expe-
rience) an instructor Of youth.
His Private Family Boarding School for the edu-
cation of Young Ladies in all the solid and the or
namental branches required in an American fe-
male education. limited it is to twenty four
pupils, offers advantages, as to domestic comfort,
and thorough instruction, not to be attained. he
thinks, IN miscellaneous, nor in larger schools.
o. The language of intercourse in the family
and tho school Is Frrnch, under the instruction Of
French lady educated for the profession ia Paris.
n. w. CUSUMAN, a. NJ
IsprANA AVENUE, near City Hall
Oct p-dtJan2
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GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK FOR 1851.
Increase OF Reading Matter!

Increase OF Reading Matter!
THE LADY'S BOOK for the ensuing year will
i present many novel features suited to the ad-
been the object Of the publisher to take the lead
among the popular Magasiffes of this country; and
the host of imitators, who have been constantly
following -'toiling after him in vain''-are suffi.
cient to attest his brilliant success. The prompt
ness with which every idea that he suggests is
adopted by ethers is sufficient reason for his not
being very explicit and exact in his promises OF
what is yet to come. He does not wish to lay out
plans for others to follow. 1t s sufficient, however
to say that all the existing popular features of the
LApYs Book will be retained, and many new ones.
particularly attractive in Lady's Book and Fami,
ly Magazine, will be introduced. The useful and
the elegant will always be kept in view.
To the Magazines alone we must look for the
illusions of the muster minds of Literature. II is
useless to publish list of names-suhce it to say
that published articles, and have others to
publish from oil The best american Uriters, male and
fswsIs.
Godey's Lady's Book for January, 1852, will con-
tain in addition to the most beautiful and numerous
cngravings-nhree If ,Ohich are colorsd-an add,
tional quantity of reading by American authors.
There is question about the fact, and the tens OF
thousands Of notices that we have from the con.
temporary press will establish it, that it ID the most
magnificent periodical in the ,rorld!
The publisher will give twelve numbers for 1852
that the London Arts Union would be proud Of,
and their price is ten dollars year.
IT must be observed that the LADys Book caters
10 the taste OF tDe american LAulcS ItluTuleue0
them with every thing that can interest a Lady.
and among others is the following
GODEY'S RELIABLE FASHION PLATES,
MONTHLY,
with full descriptions besides chit chat upon the
Fashions every month; giving full explanations of
every thing new in the fashionable world.
OUR MODEL COTTAGES.
This ID department peculiarly our own. and
the beauty and utility of models has every
where been acknowledged.
FOR THE LADIES.
We have undoubted Receipts, Model Cottage
Model Cottage Furniture, Patterns for Window
Curtains, Music, Crochet Work, Knitting, Net,
ting, Patchwork, Crochet Flower Work, Hair
Branding, Ribbon Work, Chenille Work. Lace
Collar Work, Chldren's and Infants Clothes,
Capes, Caps, Chemsetts-in fine. every thing that
interest Lady will find its appropriate place
in her own Book
TERMS, CASH IN ADVANCE:
One copy one year, $ 3; two copies one year IS;
one copy two years, IS; five copies year, $40;
copy five years, 10; ten copies year, 20;
and an extra copy to the person sending the club
of ten. Address l.. A. Cooley.
lib Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
Godey's Lndy's Book and Arthurs Home Gazette
. one year for 81. Oct 27-3tdtriw&w
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nIURPiIH'S
selr-seAIins Advertising Envelopes, No. 400
Madison Street, New York.

TVHE SUBSCRIBER, III soliciting the patronage
L of all who may this advertisement, feels
none of that hesitation with which new article Is
brought before the public. The experience OF
years has established their superiority beyond all
question and be confidently refers TO the testimo-
nv Of those business men who have used these en-
velopes and to his rapidly increasing sales, as
proof of their excellence. The following are a few
If the reasons for their popularity
lst On the place occupied by seal person
may have his name, business, and address CON
spicuausly and beautifully embossed, colored or
plain, thus afiording PERFECT SECURITY
SGAINST FRAUD.
I'd The envelope cannot be opened without be-
ing destroyed.
81. Neither wax waters arc requisite to seal
them
lth. Upon the miscarriage of letter the seal in
sures its immediate return to the sender, instead
Of being buried months in the dead letter offlce.
9th. The envelopes are furnished at almost lHE
SAME PRICE AS PLAIN ONES, with only the
additional cost of the die, which will last for years
9th. Each letter mailed is most effective adver-
tisement sure attract the attention oallthrough
whose hands il may pass
The following is list OF prices for dies engraved
ON brass and OF envelopes OF the usual letter sze,
either white or buff, Of good paper, and made as
above with name. address, &c:
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nILLIoNAIREAs.o cIATIon oF CAPITAL

L'OR the purpose of forming company with
II one thousand shares, Of . 900 each, for which
certificates will be Issued, paying ten per cent per
sunum in return therefor, with saie prospect Of
doubling the whole amount invested, leach and all
special partners,) free from assessment and liza
bility, under the Revised Statute Of New York.
DESTROYS Of having influential parties through the
entire Union interested for the purpose Of obtain
ing contracts with the Government 20 carry the
United States mail in steamers and vessels to and
from New York, California, the East lndies, Eu-
rope, &c, proposals will be received for limited
number ofccriihcates Of shares Of , 900 each.
OLIVER HOLDEN,
Genera Partner, and Chief A gent Of Company,
n Wall street, New York.
Banking and Commercial Houses in Europe and
the Americas, on application and investment Of
capital, will be appointed agents
Feb I-dtf
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pIORSE's TELEGRAPH.

THE Office of the Western Telegraph Company
i is removed to the rooms over Gilman 5 apothe-
cary shop, on Pennsylvania avenue, afew doors
west of Browns hotel.
This is the only direct line of telegraph from
Washington to Wheeling and Pittsburg, where IT
connects with other lines extending 10 Detroit,
Chicago Cincinnati, Louisville, ST. Louie, Nash
vile, Memphis Vicksburg, and the whole western
country.
The northern Morse office is few doors east OF
che National hotel.
The southern is on It'll street, opposite the Ma
ttonaI {ntelHgepcer office. AMOS KENDALL,
Jan7 President Western Telegraph Co.
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COLONIZATION RooMa

WAsHISoToN, June II 1851.
At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the
American Colonization Society, held on the 10th
instant, the Secretary laid before the committee
the prospectus OF newspaper, to be called the
Christian Statesman, and to be devoted " to sound
morality in Politics, to the Union of the States, to
the cause of African Colonization and Civilization
and to all topics OF high and general interest to
their country" to be published in this city by tho
Rev. X. X. Gurlcy and ID. r. Goodloe After the
reading of which, il was
Rssoived, That we cordially and earnestly re.
commend the Christian Statesman to the patronn ee
of the friends Of African Colonization throughout
the United States.
w Nolan, sec'y Am Col. Soc'y
Innc lh
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When il IL not convenient to forward amount OF
order per mail or express, reference TO respect
able New York house will be sufficient. All orders
will meet with prompt attention, II addressed
WILLIAM MURPHY,
263 Madison street, New York.
Orders will be attended to promptly if left at the
stores of Messrs She'll & Mott, 30 w all street or OF
Messrs. III. Jeroliman & Co.. 1874 William street
N. b. Business cards, embossed in colors from
same dies at 8 10 per thousand, Nov %
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Hea~, FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,
dA& PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EVANS &
IL WATSON, No. SO Dock street, opposite
III ,ln olnhi Exc Patent S0a

WATSON, No. SO Dock street, opposite
the Philadelphia Exchange Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyhole Cover SALAMANDERS
Fire and Thief P roof IRON CHESTS, warranted to
stand more heat than any other Chests in the coun
try. Also, Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS;
100 now in use. They also continue to makeths
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
We the undersigned were present, on the 18th
day Of September, when Messrs. Evans Watson
tested one of therEaamander Fire Proof Chests, at
which time they consumed five cordsof woodoverlt,
commencing at A. M. and continuing untl2 r.
NJ ma king five hours intense heat, amounting to
n white heat The Chest remained in the fire until
the next morning, when it was opened In our pre-
sence and all the books and papers were taken OUT
having been preserved entire. The above named
Chest, together with the books and papers, may be
examined by calling at the store of Evans Wat
son, SO Dock street.
THOS. HANSELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
DIessrs. Euans E Watson.
GRNTLEMEN: Having been presentwhen the con
tents Of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
testimony to the professionally Of the papers. No
mark OF fire was apparent on any OF them; ,
pHrlsDp ptT Sept 10, 1850.
BALTIMORE, June IS, 1919.
Messrs Exams & Watson, Phi.ddelehid.
GENTLEMEN: We have n.uch pleasure in recon-
mcnding your Fire proof Chests to the notice the
public, the one purchased from you having
saved our books and contents eectually, after un.
dcrgoipg very severe heat during the hre which
destroyed the entire block OF buildings on Arch
street wharf on the Schuylkil, the 9th of June,
1915 '0of'''e'y ''sp RUSSELL GILLINs.
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made to order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pirc-proof
fgerators, warranted superior to all others, Water
Filters Nov 80
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MISS r.. II. SCOTT.

nr'r''N f1oSSV"T VI" y INIT" MI" VWFVNF.
A PPLICATION to be made at Miss MARY r..
IA RONAUGH'S, next door to the Hon. Mr.
Holmes, on Missouri avenue, between Sd and a
streets, WAsHNeToN, ID. G. After the experience
Miss ScoTT has had in teaching in Scrnna ries
both South and West, she is confident she will
patronage.
She has also made arrangements to give lessons
On the Piano at Temperance Hall, on street
Terms moderate. Sept 6-u
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FINE IiATIIS.

rI'O all who are afflicted with Rheumatic CON.
Il plants We would say, go sndtr DR.. EMER-
SONS SULPHUR FUMs Barns, at Cops Pavilion,
on Louisiana avenue, near Sixth street. The pc
culiaries Of IL are such that il cures efiectualy
this complaint ALSO all other diseases ola Chronic
nature, such asScrofuia, Govt diseascso the skin,
ioints, &c.
Galvanic and Electro Magnetic Electricity.
DR.. Emerson still continues to apply these i'm
portant remedial agents to such diseases and such
cases az Indicate their usefulness
Aug. 22-2n~tf
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INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE, for Januory.

i 1852
The War in Hungary, by General Klapkn, late
Governor Of Conorn; vols, London.
Man and his Migrations, by r. G.. Latham.
A Ledy's Voyage Round the World, by Ida
Pfeifier.
Adrian, or the Clouds OF the Mind, by G. p r.
James and M. Is. Field; vol.
Nicaragua; People, Scenery, Monuments, &c.
by f. g. Squier; vols, with maps and illustra
tiope. FRANCk TAYLOR
Dec 81
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THE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN.
A Weekly NeWspapcr.


Devoted TO African Coionir afion and ration
TO Literature and General Intelligence.
THE undersigned propose to publish in the city
Il Of Washington weekly Newspaper, bearing
the above title, and dedicated to a sound morality
in politics. 20 the Union of the States TO the nuse
OF African colonization and civilization, and all
topics Of high and general interest to their coun-
try and mankind. They will endeavor to impress
upon the People and Governments of the United
States and of the several States the importance OF
coonizing in Africa, with their own consent the
free people of color of this country, and such as
may become free They will communicate TO the
public all important information they may obtain
in regard TO the geography, exploration, resources
commerce, and population of Africa; the state OF
the slave trade, and the best ada pied for
its suppression; and will enforce the duty OF union
among all Christian denominations i'm efforts TO
dfuse the knowledge of arts. liberty and
Christianity among the barbarous people of that
continent.
They will aim to render the journal an instruc-
tive and useful Family Newspaper, and TO secure
for its columns, as the public favor shall enable
them, contributions, literary and scientific, OF dc
cided merit.
TIE CHRIsTtAS STATEsMAs will be Of the size of
the Home Journal or National Era and exceed in
size the Intuigencr or the Union of this city; and
with but few advertisements, will be nearly file d
with matter designed to be Of interest to it's reade
II will be printed with new type, on fine white
paper, and in mechanical execution be equal TO the
beet newspapers in the country.
TERMs-The Christian Stafesrlan will be two dol
lars year, payable in advance,
Posinasters or others, who may be pleased TO act
asvoluntary agents will be responsible TO those who
may pay over TO them subscriptions; and to the or
der OF such agents, or to any who may make re.
mittanccs for the Christian s atssman, il will b.
supplied on the following terms:
Single copy for one year ........... so 90
Single copy for siy months. 90
Three copies tor one year. ......... 90
Six copies for one year............ 10 %
Twenty copies for one ycar........ 30 90
Twenty copies for six months. 49,. is 90
The fret number of THE paper may be expccte
to appear early in August, and IL is desired that
those who are disposed to further it's great objects
by their patronage, should indicate their wishes
before that time. Orders and communications
addressed (post paid) to Gurley Goodloc
! will receive immediate attention.
II. X. GURLEY,
ID. r. GOODLOE
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WIN. ". ~. CROSS,
.itim neg and Counsellor al Lar /,

wAsHtNGTos CRY, ID C.,
Practiscs in tic courts Of the District of Column
ba and will attend 10 the collection Of debts, aud
30 the prosecution Of claims Of every description,
Including thpse for bounty land under the act Of
Congress lately passed. Office in the City Hall.
DCti
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PRICES OF TYPE

Aud larger sizes at equally low priccs.
Fancy letter of every description, Combination
Borders Flower Cuts, and Ornaments IN great va
ricty,
Wood letter of every description, from , to rs
lines Plea, at manufacturers prices
Smith, Washington, and Power Presses, Of the
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EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE.
COMPANY.

n
COMPANY,
OF SARATOGA SPRINGS. N. Y.
Capital, 100000.
THIS company was organized under the Gene raj
i Insurance law of New York, passed April 10
lS49, and has been doing very successful bust
ness, and will insure dwelling houses, stores,
household furniture, and other property, on ia
vorable terms as any other responsible Company in
this country.
The public arc referred to the following letter
of the Hon. ID. S. Dickinson, Senator from the
State of New York, for the standing of the Com
pany:
WAsHINGroN, March 5, 1851.
lam acquainted with some of the officers of tn
Empire Mutual Insurance Company, located at
Saratoga Springs. New York, and know others by
character. The Company is in the hands of gen.
tlemen of high character for integrity and bust
ness capacity, and cannot doubt that it will be
prudently and successfully conducted.
d. S. DICKINSON.
Directors.
Isaac Fowler, Samuel Pitkin
Geo. Young, jr., Hermon Thomas,
ii. III. Hathorn, VIM II. Fleeman,
G. Nj. DAWSON Samuel Corning
Theo. w. Sanders, Joseph Daniels,
p. M. Moriarty, George Clements.
Hon. John II. Boyd,
ISAAC FOWLER, President.
II. II. HATHORN, Vice President.
GEO. YOUNG, JR., Secretary.
VIM II. FLEEMAN, Treasurer.
Applications for insurance may be made to +. C..
WEED, agent, North A street, Capitol Hill.
March b-tf
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DmTIsn ALMANAC AND COMPANION For

BRITISH ALMANAC AND COMPANION FOR
ID 1852, imported from London blythe subscriber
aud this day received COnfenfS: Ccnsuscs Of
Great Britain, lSll and 1851, railways Of the Uni
ted Kingdom. Grtat Exhibition Of 1851, huctua-
tions Of tho funds, the county cOurts, facts and
hgUScs, public debts and standing armies Of the
European States the controversy on the invention
Of 1urions, chronicle OF the session OF Parliament
Of 1851, abstracts Of important public acts, alb
stracts Of Parliamentary documents, public i'm
yroyements, chronicle Of occurrences lets Of pub
lic officers Of Parliament, Of the courts Of law, II
the church, Of the Bank Of England, OF those on
foreign service, foreign ministers la England,
Queens ministers abroad, army agrnts, navy
agents, unyersities coeges club houses, scientific
institutions, mports eNpOrts, statistics, aud much
other useful information.
Jan FRANCK TAYLOR.