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nIURPIIX'S
seif-seaiing Advertising Envelopes, No. =
Madison Street. New York.

'INHE $ BSCRlBER, in soliciting the patronage
Il OF all who may see this advertisement, feels
none OF that hesitation with which n article 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 men who have used these en-
velopes, and to his rapidly increasing sales, as
proof Of their excellence. The following are q few
of the reasons for their popularity
lst On the place occupied by seal person
may have his name business, and address con-
spicuously and beautifully embossed colored or
plain, thus aflordng PERFECT SECURITY
AGAINST FRAUD.
ID. he envelope cannot be opened without be-
ing destroyed.
Sd. Neither wax nor waters arc requisite TO seal
them.
4th, Upon the miscarriage of a letter the seal in
sures Its immediate return TO the sender, instead
oibelng buried months in the dead letter Office
9th. The envelopes are furnished at almost THE
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-
usement 10 attract the attention ofallthrough
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 buh of good paper, and made
above with name, address, &c:
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MORSE'S TELEGRAPH,

THE office of the Western Telegraph Company
Il is removed to the rooms over Gilman 3 pothe-
cary shop, on Pennsylvania avenue, a. few doors
west of Browns hotel.
This 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 cast OF
the National hotel.
The southern is on 7th street opposite the Ma
tiOnGl intelItgeHcer office. AMOS KENDALL,
Ian President Western Telegraph Co.
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X. II. G URLEY,.
ID. X. GOODLOE
CoLoNtzATIoN Rooas

WAbHTNoTON, w juno IT !, 1851.
At meeting OF the Executive Committee of the
American Colonization Society, held on the lOth
instant, the Secretary laid before the committee
the prospectus of a newspaper to be called the
Chrisiisn Statesman, and to be devoted "to sound
morality in Politics, TO the Union Of the States to
the causc Of African Colonization and Civilization
and TO all topics OF high and general interest to
their country" TO be published in this city by the
Rev. X. r. Gurley and ID. X. Goodloe. After the
reading of which, it was
Resoired, That VIC cordially and earnestly re.
commend the Christian Statesman 90 the patronage
Of the friends Il African Colonization throughout
the United States.
W. NOLAN, scc'y Am. Col. soc'y.
June I6
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FEMALE EDUCATION AT WASHINGTON.

WE sobSChlbEh, tnankiul Tor n patronage
Il with which he has been favored from no less
than fifteen States, and from families holding the
highest positions in the country, respectfully an
nounccs that he has entered on the fourth year OF
his service in this city (the eighteenth of his expe-
rience) as an instructor of youth.
His Private Family Boarding School for the cdu-
cation of Young Ladies in all the solid and the or.
namental branches required in American fe-
male education, limited IL 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.
Gt- The language Of intercourse in the family
and the school is French, under the instruction of
French lady educated for bte profession IN Paris
X. w CUSHMAN, A. NJ
INDIANA AVENUE, near City Hall.
Oct g-dtJnnl
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H. PAPERS, JEWELRY &c.-EVANS &
n WATSON, No. SO Dock street, opposite
the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyhole Cover SALAMANDERS.
Fire and Thief ProofIRON CHESTS, warranted 10
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 al very low prices.
We, the undersigned, were present, on the tn
day of September, when Messrs. Evans & Watson
tested one of their alamander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cords of wood doverit,
commencing at A. M. 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-
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 s. Wat
son, SO Dock street.
THOS. HANSELL, 18th street above Arch
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Messrs Epans g. Vatson.
GENTLEMEN Having been presentw hen the CON
tents of the chest alluded in the above certificate
were exposed to view Itaso pleasure in ad ding my
testimony to the perfectsecurity of the papers. No
mark OF hre was apparent on any Of them
PHIlADRLPHrA, Sept. 16, 1850.
BALTIMORE, June is, lS49.
Messrs Exams & Watson, Philadelehia.
GENTLEMEN: We have much pleasure in recon-
mending your Fire proof Chests to the notice of the
public, the one we purchased from you having
saved our books and contents efectually after un.
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf, on the Schuylkil on the 9th of June,
lSi9. Yours, very respectfully,
RUSSELL & GILLINS
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made to order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Prc- proof
Doors for Banks and Stores, Patent Slate lined Re-
warranted superior to all others Water
Filters. Nov 30
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EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE.
COMPANY,
OF SARATOGA SPRINGS. N. Y.

Capital, S2OO,OOO.
vINHlS company was organized under the General
Il Insurance law of New York, passed Aprll0
lSi9, and has been doing very successful busi
ness. and will insure dwelling houses, stores,
household furniture, and other property, as fa
vorable terms as any other responsible Company in
this country.
The public 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:
WAsHINGToS, March 5, 1851
am 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 gem
tlemen of high character for integrity and busi
ness capacity, and l cannot doubt that it will be
prudcntly and successfully conducted.
d. s. DICKINSON.
Directors
Isaac Fowler, Samuel Pitkin,
Geo. Young, jr., Hermon Thomas
IL. II. iathorn, VIM. II. Fleeman,
y. M. Dawson, Samuel Corning,
Iheo. w. Sanders, Joseph Daniels,
r. NJ Moria-ty, George Clements.
Hon. John II. Boyd
ISAAC FOWLER, President
II. Ii. HATHORN, Vice President
GEO. YOUNG, JR., Secretary.
WIN. III. FLEEMAN, Trcasurer.
Applications for insurance may be made to E. e.
WEED, agent North street, Capitol Hill
March 6--tf
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EUME BATHS.

Two all who are afflicted with Rheumaticcom
Il plants we would say, go and try DR.. EMER-
SONS SULPHUR FUNE bATHs, at Cops Pavilion,
Louisiana avenue, near Sixth street. The pc
culiartics OF il such that it cures efIcctualy
thiscomplaint Also all other diseases ofa Chronic
nature, such asScrofula, Gout diseases
joints, &c.
Galyanic and Electro Magnetic Electricity
DR.. Emerson still continues 20 apply these i'm
portant remedial agents TO such diseases nd such
cases Al indicate their usefulness
Aug. % 2Rvtf
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MISS u. n. sCOTT.

music Lessons on Piano and Guitar.
A PPIlCAIlON TO be made ~ Mise MARY
= bRoNN LHIiS, next door 20. the Hon Mr.
lloimcs, on Missouri avenue between gd ami a.
atreets, WhfntHGroN, y &. Afterthe erpcrienct
hIrs ScorT haa bod in teaching in Scninaties
both South aud West, she is confident she viii
patronage.
She has also made arrangements TO give lcs7ons
. the Piano at Temperance Hail. on q street
'IiihS uiVocialc. Sept 6f
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THE CHRIsTIAN STATESMAN.
A Weskly NewaunDer.
Deroted 10 African Coionii alton and Cioiii aton
TO Literature and General Intelligence.

THE undersigned propose to publish in the city
l. of Washington weekly newspaper, bearing
the above title, and dedicated 10 a 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 conn
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
Tree people oil color OF this country, and such as
may become free. They will communicate 20 the
public oil 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 measures best adapted for
it's suppression; and will enforce the duty of union
among all Christian denominations in efforts 10
dliiuse the knowledge of arts, liberty, and
Christianity among the barbnrous people of that
continent
They will aim to render the journal n instruc.
tive and useful Family Newspaper, and to secure
Tor its columns, as the public favor shall enable
cided merit.
THE CHRisTIAN STATEssAs will be of the size of
the Home Journal or National Era, and exceed in
size the JntUigencer the Ut.on of this city: and
with but few Advertisements will be nearly filed
with matter designed to be of interest 10 it's
IL will be printed with new type, on fine white
paper, and IN mechanical execution be equal to the
best newspapers in the country.
TERNs-The Christian Statesman will be twodol
lars year, payable in advance,
PosIna,ters or others, who may be pleased to act
dsFOlutaf agents. Will De rcsponslbic TO those who
may pay over to them INSCRIPTIONS; and to the or
der OF such agents, or TO any who may make re.
mittances Tor the Christian Satesman IL will u
supplied on the following terms:
Single copy for one year..........,S2 90
Single copy for six months ....... 90
Three copies for onc ycar.......... 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 expocte !
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 & Goodloe
will receive immediate attention.
r. r. GURLEY,
ID. X. GOODLOE
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lg Tor WORKING IN bronze.
SECOND HAND MATERIALS
BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE
A nd the British Quarterly Review.
PREMIUMS TO NEW sUasca,prps,

PREMIUMS TO NEW sUBscRIBEnsi
nWING tothe late revolutions nd counterrevo-
~ lutlons among the nations of Europe, which
have followed each other in such quick Succession.
and Of which 's end Is not y" " the leading neri
odcals of Great Britain have become invested with
a degree of interest hitherto unknown They oc
cupy middle ground between the hasty disioint.
ed, and necessarily imperfect records OF the 1eYf
papers, and the elaborate and ponderous treatises
be furnished by the historian at future day The
American Publishers, therefore, deem il proper to
call renewed attention to these Periodicals. and
the very low prices at which they are offered to
subscribers. The following is their list viz:
THE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW,
THE EDINBURGH REVIEW,
THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW,
TIE WESTMINSTER REVIEW and
BLACkWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE.
In these periodicals are contained the views mod
crately, though clearly and firmly expressed of the
three great parties in England-Tory, Whig and
Radical. " Blackwood" and the " London Quar-
terly" are Tory; the Edinburgh Review" Wbio:
and the q" Westminster Review" Liberal TEe
North British Review" owes its establishment 10
the last great ecclesiastoal movement in Scotland
and is not ultra in its views any one OF the grand
departments oihuman knowledge; it was oTicin-
ally edited by DR.. Chalmers, and now, since his
death, is conducted by his son-in-law, DR.. Hanna,
associated with Sir David Brewster. It's literary
character is oftfe very highest order The "yycsi-
Minister, though reprinted under that title only 10
published in England under the title of the " For
eign Quarterly and Westminster, ;" il being in
fact, union of tho two Reviews formerly publsbod
and reprinted under separate titles IL has there
fore, the advantage by this combination of uniting
in one work the bcsfeaturcs of both as heretofore
Issued.
The above pcriodicalsare reprintcdin New York,
Immediately their arrival by tho British steam
crs, in beautiful clear type, on fine white paper,
aud arc faithful copics OF the originals Bac kwood'
Magazine being an exact fac siHiie Of the Edin-
burgh edition.
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NNnT. It. II. GRnss.
.lNmnen 49, Connlseltor a Inir.

WAuuaoToy CRY, % c.
PraCtis,s in tire courts Of the District OF C0lnIn
Lia, and will attend 70 the collection Of dcbts and
TO the prosecution Of claims Of every description
including those tor bounty land under the act Of
Congress lately passed. Office in the CityHoll
Oh
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THE REPU BLIC.
TO PRINTERS.

TNYPE, PRESSES, AND EVERY MATERIAL
L NECESSARY FOR FURNISHING NEWS
PAPER, BOOK, AND JOB OFFICES, can al
Ways be had at the long established BALTIMORE
Type FouNpRy, Bank Lane, adjoining Barnum's
City Hotel, at greatly reduced rates, six months
credit for approved notes. or aliberal discount all
lowed where money il paid
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PROFESSOR GRoUy,s
French Class for Conversation q Reading.
UtH be opened on Tuesday,, the Ian inst at n. M

French Class for Conversation d Reading.
UW be opened on Tuesday, the Ian inst, at y. m.
FVNHE OBJECT OF THIS CLASS is 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 huently. Most persons in the
United States acquire their knowl ledge through the
eye alone, and hence the number Of individuals
here who read tolerably well, bot do not compre-
hend word Of French when spoken, or even when
read, by another. To ssch persons such Class
promises very great advantages
The members will meet Mt the rooms Of Profos.
cor ID. f. GRoUx, native Of France, who will di.
rect and superintend the cxercises opposite
Browns Hotel, where tickets may be had.
REFERENCES:
FRANCIS MAaNos, esq, & street, between 3d
and a. streets
WIN y DERRICK, esq, corner off and 10Th sts
Gen. n. TowsoN, corner of f. and nth ats
Maj. w RrcH, II street between nth and 18th
streets.
JOHN WILSON, esq., 18th 81 between r & sts
capt: Gro. r. DE la RocHE, Georgetown
Col. PETER FoRcE, 10Th street, near D.
Rev. JAMES RYDER.
Rev. w j. CLARKE, corner Of 9th and f. sts
Comm ANDREW HARDWOOD, corner Of 18th and
II sta.
OTIS e. WfoHT, Rittonhouse Academy.
THOMAS CARBERRY, csq, Oct s-tf
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| INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE, for January,

INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE, for January
u 1852.
The War in Hungary, by General Klapka lntc
Governor OF Comorn; vols London.
Man and bis Migrations, by X. g.. Latham
Lady, Voyage Round the World, by Ida
Ple1er.
Adrian, the Clouds Of the Mind by G. p r.
James and NJ. y. Ficd | vol.
Nicaragua; People, Scenery, Monuments, &c,
by +. g squicr; vols. with maps and illustra
tons. FRANCK TAYLOR
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TRUSTEES.
John Hagan Samuelstewart
Peter Conrey ir. Henry s. Buckncr
Robert J. Ward John s. Allison
lsaac Johnson VIM. Y. Lcvcrich
Joseph Walker Edward sparrow
Maunscl White
PETER CoHREY, jr., President Board of Trustee
DIREcToRs.
Joseph w Stanton Geo. w Smith
John l.. Lewis Junius Bcbce
y. &. Hall NJ. NJ. Cohen
John l.. Safiarans Edw. Jenncr Cox
+. W. Scwen A. Van Bbbcr
Cornelius Fellowcs William II White
j. Morgan Hall Theo. ". McCaleb
r.. a. Barton b. NJ Norman
Andrew Carr &. c. Snethcn
JoHS HAGAN, President Of the Company
Eow. JENNER CoXE, Vice President
A. J. WEDDERBURs, NJ. ID. Medical Board oil
THOMAS HUNT, NJ. ID. ( Consultation
II. g.. HEARTT, ACtuary.
T.. l. GooLD, Attorney.
RICHARD BEIS, MD, No. 27l Magazine street,
Medical Examiner, who will be at the Office daily
from l2i to 2o'clock, Pm.
BY The Charter only Q S5,OOOis taken on asingle
life
Or This CoInpanyis is prepared to entertain ap-
plcations for Life Insurance, and issue Policies on
ali sound and healthy White persons and Negroes
at the Table Of Rates established by tho Board
which are lcssthan the rates charged by the New
York and London Offices, and without their rcstric-
tions to residence in the South. by tho charter
Dividendes of Profits are declared annually n nd
the profits draw interest, and can made availn-
bic at once to the extent of two thirds of their
amount, where the party has paid his premiums in
full.
JgJ- California Permits It New York and London
Rates. Prospectus, Table Of Rates and all infor-
nation as to Life Insurance, and all papers neces-
sary 10 effect Insurance can be had at the Office OF
the Company.
or Extensive Travelling Privilcgcsarc allowed.
W Once hours, = a m. to p. m
August 2--ly
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AsHINGTON AND SMITH PRESSES.

Foolscap, platin II, byi4. " .i35
Composing Sticks, 6and inches, S. So For
sach additionalinch -. GEMS
Mahogany Job Sticks, 81
Chases ofevery size forjob5 news, and boo k work
Imposing Stones ofany required size.
Galleys of every description
Type Cases, of best quality.
Job two third and halfcases.
Cabinet Cases offs, 10, and 5 parsea
Single and Double Stands. with and without
racks.
Furniture and Reglet, Of all sizes.
Quoins, of cherry, hickory iron wood ,and ma
hogany.
Roller Moulds, copper o iron
Brass rule, suited for every purpose
Brass Dashes, ,ofvarious patterns, cut to suitthe
column.
Headstor Newspapers ,preparedto order n wood
or brass.
PRINTING INK.
News in kegs oil6 30, and 30lbs each 25 cents
per lb.
Newa, for Napierrpresses, so, 100, and l75 pack
ages, % cents per lb.
Book in kegs ofl0, l6, 20 and 80 lbs each from
80 to IS cents per h.
Book, in Canlstcrs, S. to S5.
Coored Red, Blue, Green, Brown and Yellow
in canisters of and h. each, 50 So
Varnish, in canisters of ID. to lbs, so cents
Rich gold, pale gold, silver, red, and orange
Bronze
Sizing ,for working q in bronze.
SECOND HAND MATERIALS.
variety of second hand materials, consistinr =
of Presses, Type of various sizes, Chases, Cases.
and Stands, Imposing Stones, &c, &c, may be
had II the Foundry.
OLD TYPE, delivered at the Foundry, ken in
exchange at 9 cents per lb. for Type Printers
will be expected to send theirold Type the Foun-
dry az early as possible after their order is given
for new Type in exchan &c for it.
STEaEoTYPING carefully done, with new Type.
at the lowest rates. Blocks furnished of any re-
quired size.
Orders addressed to the undersigned. for every
thing required by Printers, will meet with PROMPT
attention by +. LUCAS, Jr., Proprietor,
Aug. 24-tf RaItimora
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Nd Law, will attend promptly to any business in
his profession in the city Of Richmond, (incuding
cascsin the Appellate and Federal Courts,) and
the adjacent counties and in the town Of Peters
burg.
lgs- Office No. B. Law Buidinga, Richmond
Virginia. Aug 6-tf
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TERMS.


PREMIUMS
Consisting of back volumes Of the following ynI
liable works, viz:
BENTLEY'S MISCELLANY,
THE METROPOLlTAN MAGAZINE
BLACKWOOD's MAGAZINE,
LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW
EDINBURGH REVIEW,
FOREIGN QUARTERLY REVIEW
WESTMINSTER REVIEW.
Any one subscribing 90 Blackwood, or 10 ono Of
the Reviews, at y 3 a year, or TO any two of the
Periodicals, at So will receive gratis one voluIne
of any of the premiums above named.
subscriber to any three Of the Periodicals M
8 Ia year, or TO the four Reviews at SS will RI.
ccivc two premium volumes s above.
Asubscribcr to Backwood and threw Review
at \ year or to the four Reviews and Blac kwood
Mt s 10, will receive three premium volumes
Consecufire Premium uoiicnes triH be furnished
ohen practicable but TO preuent disappoinfnent sft-
scribers requested 10 order many dGtren ftporb
for premiums asthey mdyreqnire voiumes
CLUBBINo.
-Four copies ofany or all of the above works will
be sent TO one address on payment Of the regular
subscription for thrccthe fourth copy being gratis.
- No premiums will be given where the above
allowance s made to clubs nor will premiums in
any case be furnished, unless tie subscription
money is paid in full to thc.publishors without
recourse 90 an agent.
% Remittance and communications should be
always addrcsscd, postpaid, frankcd, to the
Publishers. LEONARD SCOTT & co,
79 Fulton street, New York.
Dec. lS-tG Entrance 81 God st.
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2h3 Madison street New YorL


Orders will be attended TO promptly If left at the
stores of Messrs She'll & Mott, 30 Wall street or of
Messrs. II. Jeroliman & Co., 1874 William street.
n b. Business cards, embossed in coors from
same dies, at n 10 thousand Nov 2S
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PRICES OF TYPE.


And larger Sizes at equally low prices.
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, o the
following sizes and prices, viz:
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DRITIsH ALMANAC AND COMpANION FoR

- DRlIISH ALMANAC AND COMPANION FOR
- 1854, imported frOn London by the subscriber
and this day received Contents CetSuses Of
Great Britain, lSfl and lSol, railways % the Uni
ted Kingdom, Gr'at Exhibition Of 1851. nuctua
tons oi the funts, the county courts, facts and
hgares, public debts and standing armies Of the
European States, the controversy on the invention
OF huxons, chronicle Of the session Of Parliament
Of 1901, abstracts OF important public acts, ab.
stracts OF Parliamentary documents, public i'm
prJyements, chronicle Of occurrences lsts Of pub.
hc Ofhcers, oi Parliament, Of the courts Of law Of
the church, of the Bank Of England, Of those on
foreign service, foreign ministers in England
Queens ministers abroad, army agents. navy
agents, universities, colleges club houses scientific
institutions, imports, exports, statistics, and much
other useful information.
Jan FRANGk TAYLOR
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rI'HE CHINESE EMPIRE AND IT'S INHAB

TUE CHINESE EMPIRE AND IT'S INHABI.
Il IANTS, with new map Of the Empire and
engravings. by ; Wells Williams; vols
Travels IN North America in IsII-2 bv Cbarlcs
Lycll, esq, r. r 5; vol
Pre- Raphaetisin, by the author Of Modern
Painters.
The Preservation Of the Health Of Women. bv
j. J. Tilt, NJ. ID. y
The Inventors Manual Of Legal Principles and
Guide TO the Patent Office, by George Tcknor
Curtis.
4 IrHRISTIAN ASPECTS or FAITH AND DU.
- T1. BY J J. Ioylcr, B. A ! vol.
Peter the Whaler; or, Life and Adventure in the
Arctic Regions. | vol.
Brewers Science Of Things Familiar / vol
FOR sale uy TAYLOR & MAURY
Dec ~ BOoksellers. near Ninth street