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MURPHY'S
sef-sealtn9 Advertising Envelopes, No. 26a
Madison Street, New York.

T'HE S UBSCRIBER, in soliciting the patrona &c
l. OF all who may this advertisement, feels
none OF that hesitation with which new article ID
brought before the public. The experience OF
years has established their superiority beyond all
question; and he confidently refers TO the testimo-
ny OF those husihess who have used these en- :
velopes, and to his rapidly increasing sales, as
proof OF their excellence. The following n re few
OF the reasons for their popularity:
ISL. On the place occupied by seal u person
may have his name, business, and address con-
spicuously and beautifully embossed colored or
plain, thus ailording PERFECT SECURITY
AGAINST FRAUD.
I'd; The envelope cannot be opened without be-
ing destroyed.
Sd. Neither wax nor waters requisite to seal
them.
4th. Upon the miscarriage Of a letter the seal in
sures Its Immediate return to the sender, instead
OF being buried months in the dead letter office.
9th. The envelopes furnished at almost TIE
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 advcr-
tlsement, sure To attract the attention falthrough
whose hands it may pass.
The following is list Of prices for dies engraved
on BRASS and of envelopes OF the usual letter size
either white or buff of good paper and made as
above with name, address, &c;
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MILLIONAIRE Ass ocIATloN OF CAPITAL

NOR the purpose of forming company with
l. one thousand shares, of = 900 each, for which
certificates Will be issued, paying ten per cent per
annum in return therefor, with a safe prospect OF
doubling the whole amount invested, (cach and all
special partners,) free from assessment and ia-
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 to carry the
United States mail in steamers and vessels to and
from New York, California, the East Indies, Eu-
rope, &c, proposals will be received for a limited
number of ccrtihcatcs of shares of i 200 each.
OLIVER HOLDEN,
General Partner, and Chief a gent of Company,
II Wall street, New York.
Banking and Commercial Houses in Europe and
the Americas, on application and investment of
capital, will be appointed agents
Ech l-dtf
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EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE.
COMPANY.
+ SARATOGA SPRINGS, n. Y
Capital, SSOD.ODO.

or SARATOGA SPRINGS, NJ Y
Capital, 100000.
'I'hlS company was organized under thr GENERA
Insurance law of New York PASSED AnriIr0.
lS'', and has been doing a very successful husi
ness, and will insure dweliin o. houses storns
household furniture, ind other property, on IA "a
voraoie terms as any other esponsible Companv
this country. fJ IA
Inc public arc referred to the following lotto
81 the Hon -, s. Dickinson, Senator from tho
state oil New York for the standing of the Com
pany:
WAsHISGToS, March B. Is,I
auI acquainted with come Of the officers ~ ~
empire Mutual Insurance Company, located M
saratoga Springs, New York, and know others L,,
chatao'er The Company Is in the hands of rem
Yemen oil nigh character for integrity and busi.
h'ss capacity, and cannot doubt that il u,iti a,
Prudently and successfully conducted
ID. 5, DICKINSON
Directors
lsdao fo"Ier. Sdm',cl Pitkin,
~ 49, ~ ruunS'Jr., iicrmon Thomas,
r. ~ Iiauhorh, VIM ii. Floemau
Theo. w Sanders Joscnb Daniei
T. Nj. Morarty GrnIrc ,'icn,a,t
Hon. John III. Boyd,
ISAAC FOWLER, President
H. II. HATHORN, Vice President.
GEO. YOUNG, ia, Secretary
WIN. II. FLEEMAN, Treasurer.
Applications for insurance may be made 20 E. c
WED, agent, North A street, Caritol lIiIl.
March of
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GODEY's LADY's BOOK FOR Js5a.
Increase OF Reading Matter!

TINE LADY'S BOOK for the ensuing year VIII
i present many novel features suited to the ad-
vancing demands of the public taste II has ever
been the object Of the publisher TO take the lead
among the popular Magazines of this country ana
the host OF imtators, who have been constantly
MISUNDERSTANDING after him In yain,-are sum
Gent to attest his brilliant success. The prompt
ness with which every new idea that he suggests Is
adopted by others Is sufficient reason Tor his n"t
being very explicit and exact in his promises ol
what ia yet to come RE does not wish to lay out
plans for others to follow rs sufficient, however
to say that all the existing popular features OF the
LADY's 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 vii! always be kept in view.
To the Magazines alone we must look for the
illusions Of the master minds OF Literature. ltls
useless to publish list of naues-suiiice 1t to say
that published articles, and Rave others to
publish from all The best american priteys, male and
female.
Godey's Lady's Book for January, 1882, Will con-
tain in addition TO the most beautiful and numerous
engravings--three Of Which colored-an addi-
tional quantity of reading by American authors
There is no question about the fact, and the tens OF
thousands of notices that we have from the CON
temporary press will establish it, that il is the mos
magnificent periodical in the ,porid'
The publisher will give twelve numbers for 1885,
that the London Arts Union would be proud Of
and their price is ten dollars year.
il must be observed that the LADY's BOOK caters
to the taste Of the American Ladies. Ii furnishes
them with every thing that can interest Lady
and among others is the following
GoDEY'S RELIABLE FASHION PLATES,
MONTHLY,
with full descriptions chit. chat upon the
Fashions every month; giving full explanations Of
every thing new in the fashionable world.
OUR MODEL COTTAGES.
This is department peculiarly our own, and
the beauty and utility of our models has every
where been acknowledged
FOR THE LADIES.
We have undoubted Receipts, Model Cottages
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, Chidrcn's and Infants Clothes
Capes, Caps, Chemsetts-in fine, every thing that
can interest Lady will find its appropriate place
in her own Book.
TERMS, CASH IN ADVANCE:
One copy one year, $50; two copies one year, y Isl
one copy two years, s 5; five copies year, S 10
one copy five years, s 10; ten copies year. 90
and an extra copy to the person sending the club
of ten. Address l.. A. Cooley
lib Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
Godey's Lady's Book and Arthurs Home Gazette
one year for 81. Oct27-3tdtrw&
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EEMALE EDUCATION Ar WASHINGTON

INlE SUBSCRIBER, thankful for a patronage
Il with which he has been favored from no lcss
than fifteen States and from families holding the
highest positions in the country. respectfully an
nounces that he has entered on the fourth year OF
his service in this city (hc eghiesnh Of his expo
rcnce) an instructor of youth.
His Private Family Boarding School FOR The cdu-
cation Of Young Ladies in all the solid and the OF
nancntal branches required in American le-
male education, limited il il 90 twenty four
pupils offers advantages, to domestic comfort
and thorough instruction, not 20 be attained, he
thinks, in miscellaneous, nor in larger schools.
o. The language Of intercourse in the family
and the school is French. under the ton of
French lady educated for the profession "a Paris
r. w CUSHMAN, 4. NJ.
INDIANA AVENUE, near City Hall.
Oct g-dtJau2
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THE MAGNETIC rEES:liRAPii COMPANY
MORSE LINE.
To Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York,
and all North and East.

To Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York,
and all North AID East.
wAsHINGToN OFFICE, PENNsyLvANIA AVENUE,
FIN house east Of National Hotel, No. o.
TSHE first line ever established by any company
in the United States, and consequently the
oldest, the pionecrline, extending between WASH.
iNGTON, BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA, and
NEW YORK, and delivering and receiving mes
sages at the intermediate stations: HAVRE De
GRACE, WILMINGTON, TRENTON, PRINCE.
TON, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEWARK, and
JERSEY CITY-the only line in the country at the
present time having up Four Wires-has lately un.
dcrgone 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 connecte
with ether companies of Morse Lines, extending
already fifteen thousand miles, to either Of
which messages and payment will be delivered
desired. The managers of this line have lately
thoroughly systcmatzed its business, in both
transmission and prompt delivery of MESA ges. lie
charges cqua. to all with specialavors 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
Washington city, Pennsylvania avenue, fifth
house cast of the National Hotel; Baltimore, No
Merchants Exchange, South Gay street, Philedel-
phia, No. l0l Chesnut5treet, Quincy Granite Build
ing; New York, No. Hanover street, corner OF
Beaver. VIM. NJ. SWAIN,
Mar li-tts President.
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[ AR BUILDERs AND RAILROAD cow

y rhNiEs.-Ihe subscriber il now part owner
oi fuilers Patent India Rubber Car Springs ;,
ana cautions all persons interested Of his dctcffpi
naton 10 maintain his rights under this patcut
rulers patent ID the original fret, aud onIv gen.
ulhe patent Extensive arrangements are made 10
supply the springs TO car buiiders, railroad conn
Panies, aud all who require 70 use this patent
me price 10 liked at FIFTY cents per pound, in
Guiding the privilege 20 use the patent
me American Institute have jus, awarded the
advertiser the hrst premium for the beet India rub
Der car springs.
orderS from any part u the United Satcs, civ
ing 'ne exact SIG II the piece Of the rubber re
CURED wih be promptly executed
No oihcr pcrson has authority to make or ycnd
the India rubber springs which operate by com
nn, Is7l'u " 'hc rubber HORACE II. DAY,
Oidcst Diauuiacturer Of India rubber now IN the
Dusiless ia The United Statcs, and owner OF nine
I'm lndia-rubbcr patents. Warehouse - Court
land street, New York
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nIORsE,s TELEGRAPH.

INHE office of the Western Telegraph Company
l. Is removed to the rooms over Gilman . apothC-
cary shop, on Pennsylvania avenue, few doors
west of Brown hotel.
THE is the only direct line of telegraph from
Washington TO Wheeling and Pittsburg, where il
connects with other lines extending TO Detroit,
Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, st. Louis, Nash
vile, Memphis, Vicksburg, and the whole western
country.
The northern Morse Office is a few doors east Of
the National hotel.
The southern is on eth street, opposite the Ma
tionGi IHteiiigeHcer Office AMOS KENDALL,
JAM President Western Telegraph Co.
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hossts. MAYQand MouLrov havcin prcssa Corn.
yilaiion Of The Army and Navy Pension Laws aud
RESOLUTION 81 Congress relating TO Pensions II
also contains the Bounty Land Laws, with the
oWnions OF Attorneys General Of the United States,
AMI The Decisions, Rulcs ond Regulations adopted
Wy different Secretaries in reference % the cxccu.
uon oi those laws. The work having progrcsscd
thus Tar, aud being almost through the press, has
been submitted 60 my inspection. II will also con
tain the Official Forms Of the Pension O1icc a CO.
pious Index, and sundry Analytical Tables am
folly impressed With The belief that tho work will
b. highly useful ono t. many branches df the
6pvotnncnt; aud 10 the Pension Office almost in.
valuable g. The compilation now In usc IL IN many
rcspccts detective / chccrfully recommend il 10
public patronage. J. r. HEATH
Jan -
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CoLoNizATIoN RooMs,

WhsHISGToE, June IL 1851
Al meeting OF the Executive Committee of the
hherloai colonization Society, held on the 10th
instant the Secretary laid before the COMMITTEE
the prospectus of a newspaper, 10 be called the
Christian Statesman, and To be devoted "to sound
morality IN Politics, TO the Union of the States. to
.nc cause o. African Colonization and Civilization,
and to all topics OF high and general interest ~
thelr country" to be published in this city by the
6ev, t. X Gurcy and d. r. Goodoe After the
reading OF which, ii was
hesosrea, That we cordially and earnestly re.
commend the Christidn Statesmqr TO the natropsco
ni me friends Of African Colonization throughout
the United States.
w McLAIN, Scc'y Am. Col. soc'y.
June - -
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PROFESSOR GRoUx,s

French Cinss FOR Conversation d Reading,
UiH be opened on Tuesday, the Ian inst, at 7 D. ~.
THE OBJECT OF THIS CLASS ia TO aid In
u every possible way those persons in Washing
ton who desire 20 acquire an accurate knowledge
Of French and TO learn not only TO read, but TO
spcak tho language lucnty. Most persons in the
United States acquire their knowledge through the
eye alone, and hence the number Of individuals
here who read tOlcrably well. bat do not compu1
hcnd a word OF French when spoken, or even Y
read, by another. To such pcrsons such RVksB
promises very great advantages.
The members will meet at tho rooms Of Profcs-
sor ID. h. GRoUx, native of France, who will di-
rect and supcrntcnd the exercises, opposite
Browns Hotel, where tickets may be had.
REFERENCES:
FRAScls MARKos, csq., & street, between ID
and a. streets.
WM s DeRRIcK, esq, corner OIL aud 10Th sts.
Gen. n. TowsoN, corner OF and 18th sts.
Maj. w. RicH, II street, between 9Th and 18th
streets.
joins WILSON, esq, 18th St, between + & Il SITS.
Capt. Gro. y. Ds LA Roous, Georgetown.
Col PETsa FoRcg, 10Th street, near ID.
Rev. JAMES RYDER.
Rev. w. J. CLARKE, corner Of 9th and + ste.
Comm'r ANDRgw lIARwoop, corner III 18th and
II SITS.
Oris &. wIGHr, Riitonhouse Academy.
THOMAS CARgEeay, esq OctS-u
/ 1855. "
The War in Hungary, by General Klnpka, late
Governor of Comorn; vols. London.
Man and his Migratons, by n g.. Latham
A Jady's Voyage Round the World, by Ida
PfeiHer
Adrian, or the Clouds Of the Mind. by c. P. r.
James and NJ. 70. Field; vol.
Nicaragua; People, Scenery, Monuments, SC,
by T. G. Squier; vols., with maps and ilustra-
tons. FRANCk TAYLOR
Dec 81
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DOUBLE CYLINDER PRESSES
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Imposing stones ofany required size.
Callcys Of every description
Type Cases, of best quality.
JOB two-third and halfcascs.
Cabinet Cases offs, 10, and / s pairseach.
Single and Double Stands, with and without
racks.
Furniture and Rcglct, of allsizcs.
Quoins, Of cherry, hickory, iron wood and ma
hogany.
Roller Mouds, copper iron.
Brass rule, suited for every purpose
Brass Dashcs, oivnriouspattcrns, cut to suitthc
column.
HcadsiorNcwspapcrs prepared to order n wood
Or brass.
Ncws,i kcgsofl6,2O and 3olbs. each 25 ccnts
per Do.
News, for Napier presses 50, 100, and IT'S pack r
gcs, 25 cents per ID.
Book, in kegs OllO, 10, 30, and 3Olbs each from
80 to IS cents per ID.
Book, ia cauistcrs, 81 TO So.
Colorcd: Red, Blue, Green, Brown aud Yellow,
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Narnish, IA oanstcrs Of 10. to lbs. 80 ccnts.
Rich gold, pale gold, silver, rcd, aud orange
Bronze.
Sizing for working n bronze
SECOND HAND MATERIALS.
variety of second hand materials, consisting
oi Presses, Type Of various sizes, Chascs, Cases.
anu Hliuh7s lliposiuE ClOnCH, &c. &C, may DC
had g. the Foundry.
OLp TYRE, delivered at the Foundry, taken in
exchange at cents per ID. for new Type. Printers
will be expected 60 send thcirold Type to the Foun-
dry "a early as possible after their order is given
for new Type in exchange for it,
STEREoTS rING carefully done, with now Type,
az the lowest rates Blocksfurnished Of any re-
CURED size.
orders addressed to tho undersigned, for every
thing required by Printers. will meet with prompt
attention by +. LUCAS, Jr., Proprietor,
Aug. 2l-u Baltimore.
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THE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN.
Weekly NeW.nnner
Dsootsd 10 Afrira, COionization and Ciuili xation
10 Literature and General Intelligence

ME undersigned propose to publish in the city
OF Washington "A weekly newspaper, bearine
the above title, and dedicated to a sound morality
IN politics, 10 the Union of the States, 10 the caus,
oil African colonization aud civilization and TO ii
topics of high aud general interest 10 their coun.
try and mankind. They will endcavor TO impres,
upon the People and Governments of the Unitec
States and Of the several States the Importance 81
colonizng in Africa, with their own consent, The
Tree people OF color of this country and such 81
may become free. They will communicates To tho
public all important information they NAV obtain
IN regard TO the geography, exploration resources,
commerce, and population Of Africa; the state OF
the SLAVE trade, and the measures best adaptcd for
itc suPprcssiou and will enforce the duty OF union
among all Christian denominations in efforts IN
ditfusc the knowledge of our arta, liberty, and
Christianity among the barbarous people of that
continent
They Will aim tn render the journal n n instruc.
tive and useful Family Newspaper, and TO secure
Tor Its columns, as tho public favor shall enable
urm, contributions literary and scientific, of de-
cided merit.
THe CHntsTrAS STATESMAN will be of the size Of
the Home Journal or National Era, and exceed in
size the !teH'senesr or the Cnion of this city and
with but lew advertisements, will be nearly filed
with matter designed to be Of interest to its readers
1t will be printed with type, on fine Whit
leper, and IN mechanical execution bc equal TO Tic
best newspapers IN the country
TEaMs.-1he Chrisiian Statesman willbetwo,ir,
lars year, payable in advance
fostmasters or others, who may bc pleased 10 act
osvounary agents will be responsible To those " no
may pay over to them subscriptions; and TO the or
der OF such agents, or to any who NAV make re-
mlttanccs tor the Christian s ctesman il will Ec
eupped on the following terms:
Single copy Tor one year. ,.......S2 90
single copy for 81, months ..... | 90
Thrcc copies for enc year. 5 90
six copies for one year .......... 10 90
twenty copies for one year. .... 80 90
Twenty copies for SIX months .... Is 90
The first number of this paper may be exp
to appear carly in August and il is dcs eCtc
those who are disposed to further its r. 20 'nat
by their patronage, should indoS ;. "a. o.e Is,
aIdro VA I'M Ut''is ah' communications
MI Ipu1a Pan' Gurey & Goodloc
''i w 'EN'''S 'ttention.
r. r. GURLEY,
ID. Il. GOODLOE
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IIOOE, BROTHER & CO, Penn. avenue, be-
IL tween 7th and 9Th streets, have just received
and prepared offer to the citizens of the ctics
Of Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, and
the surrounding counties of Maryland and Vir-
gaia, full and complete assortment of French,
English, and India Fancy and Staple Dry Goods,
of the most recent importations. They name
Very elegant Brocadc Silks, dark colors
Extra rich Brocade Silk, for evening
Rich plaid Silk, new styles
Extra heavy plain Pout dc Sole
Heavy watered Silks, all colors
Real Irish Poplins, richly watercd, all shades
Very lustrous black Silks, all widths
Superior wide colored Silk Velvets, every shade
French Merino and Thibet Cloths, great va
riety
French Nous dc LANES, new designs
French Cashmere de Cosse, latest styles
Richly embroidered Chemisettes, with sleeves
To match
Real Valenciennes Lace Chemscttes and Cuffs
Richly embroidered Muslin Capes, Collars, and
Caps
Elegantly embroidered and lace trimmed
White embroidered Canton Grape Shawls,
from Sl2 TO SIS
Velvet Cloaks and Mantillas, new styles
Silk Mantillas and Visites also new 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 colorcd Silk
Fringes
Thread Laces and Insertings, wide and narrow
Muslin and Cambria Rulings
Muslin and Cambria Insertings and Edgings
Sash, Neck, and Belt Ribbons, &c, &c.
Together with many other entirely and de-
sirable goods, suitable for the present and APP
preaching seasons, 10 which weekly additions will
be made, so that purchasers may be assured oifind
ing at all times during the season the most fnsh-
ionable styles, at the lowest prices
HOOE, BROTHER & CO.
49, IL IIr,inr g. L..
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Tz FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS.
HM PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EVANS 4

Eu FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS.
HM PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EvANS s
SH WATSON, No. SO Dock street, opposite
the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
| stone Lined and Keyhoe Cover SALAMANDERS
Fire and Thief Proof 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 make the
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
We, the undc-signed, were present, on the llth
day ofScptembor, when Messrs Evans Watson
tested one of their salamandcr Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cords of woodoverit
commencing at A. Nj. and continuing until p
M, making five hours intense heat, amounting to
white heat. The Chest remained in the fire until
the next morning, when it opened in our pre-
scnce, and all the books and papers 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, III N Sd street.
Messrs. Eyans g. JVaison.
GENTLEMEN Having been present when the con
tents Of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed to view tako pleasure in adding my
testimony to the perfectsecurty of the papers. No
mark OF fire was apparent on any of them.
Respectfully, S. V. MERRICK.
PHnApELrHIA, Sept. 10, 1850.
BALTIMopG, June Is, ls49.
0iesrs. Exams & JVatson, Phi.adelehia.
GENTLEMEN; We have p.uch pleasure in recon-
mcndlng your Fire proof Chests to the notice ofthe
public, the one we purchased from you having
saved our books and contents eiectually, after ur
dergoing a very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf, on the Schuykil, on the 9th of June
lSi9. Yours, very respectfully,
RUSSELL & GILLINS
Cast and Wrough-Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, madGto order
Seal and Letter Copying Presses Pire proof
Doors for Banks and Stores, Patent Slate lined Re
irgerators warranted superior to all hers. Water
Filters. Nov 30