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DROsP CTUs OF THE UNITED

States Observation-Disclosures the title OF the
United States Illustrated has been commenced
the publication OF a great national work OF a yery
costly and magnihcent description, for which the
linerai patronage OF the American public is conf
IDENTITY expected. II will appear in parts with such
promplitude that two volumes will be completed
before the close of the present year. These vol
umes will be issued simultaneously. one being ex-
clusively devoted TO eastern and the other to wes
tern subjects. Each part will contain four steel
en2ravings, from original drawings by emnen,
artists, representing either some remarkable view
from the splendid landscape scenery Of the coun-
try, or some public edifce, whose architectural
beauty or historical character eatitles il 10 such
commemoration. Ten parts will compose vol
unle.
The present volume of the western section will
contain, among other illustrations, views of the
grand and peculiar scenery OF the Mississippi
river, from lis origin al Itasea Lake down 10 its
mouth, below New Orleans. In a similar manner
the volume OF The eastern section will represent
only such subjects from the sea-board States as
are most striking aud truly American
But II excellence has thus been aimed al in the
engravings, the literary department also will have
every attention bestowed upon il. No expense
has been spared 10 render the work in this respect
also national monument Many of the best and
popular writers OF the country are engaged as
regular contributors and the editorial direction Of
the whole has been entrusted 10 the care OF Mr.
Charles A.-Dana, whose name il a sufficient guar
antec that the work will be one OF solid merit as
well as oi elegance and beauty Each number
will contain from 1910 is pages leter-press, print
ed in elegant type on splendid Ito paper.
With the last numbers each subscriber or pnr-
chaser Of the two volumes, will receive to each
section OF the work aegoric title page, exc
cnted in a high style of art. and as a premium, a
magnificent steel engraving, 80 by 25 inches rep
resenting The Battle of Bunker Hill from Truna-
bulls great picture, whose superb execution rem
ders IL costly ornament, and whose subject will
make il dear 10 every American.
In the anticipation of vast number of snbscri-
bers the price OF the work will be put at the fol-
lowing rates, whose cheapness only the largest
circulation can Justify single numbers, each so
cents; single volume, S5; the two volumes, with
the premium plate, Sl0 General Agent for Ma
ryland, District of Columbia and vicinity, Mr..
John G. Iiobright, No. i02 Baltimore ST., corner
Holiday, Baltimore, Md.
The volumes can be had separately by those
subscribers who may prefer the east or the west
alone.
!. HERMAN ]. MEYER,
New York, No. l64, William. ST.
JOE SHILLINGTON,
Sep 29-tiT Agent for Washington.
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DATENT GAS REGULAToR.-The in

il ventor (Dr. Kdder Of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks of the gas
consuming community. The saving effected by
the use OF il will be found fully 20 per cent in
cry persons gas bill. It can be SO adjusted as to
supply the gas at any desired pressure less than
that OF the street, and when once adjusted, the
Regulator will continue TO supply the gas at that
pressure uniformly, without requiring further care
or attention. and independent of all the fuctua-
tions of the street pressure An additional advan-
tage obtained by this Regulator is light Of more
agreeable quality, in place of the blush white
color of the ordinary gas light, occasioned by the
high pressure at which the gas is consumed. AS
an evidence of its practical utility, it is now in op
Grafton in some Of the principal hotels and large
stores in New York city, who all bear favorable
testimony 10 It's value II has also received the
united concentrations of the press.
Hotel proprietors and storekeepers in the city Of
Washington and its vicinity, desrous TO avail
themselves of the economiser can obtain all fur
ther information by calling on the subscriber who
has fitted one Of these Regulators up in his store
and will give an illustration of il.
EDWARD NJ. BOTELER,
Practical Filter and Plumber
South West corner Of 9th and ID streets.
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W open, the second volume Of Graham's Mag
azine for 1853, and we cannot refrain from thank
ing most heartily both the press and eur sub.
scrlbers tor the encouragement afforded us 10
perscvere III elevating the literary and pictorial
character Of the work. The last volume embraced
every variety Of Magazine Illustration, and has
furnished 10 our readers papers Of ability upon all
the topics of interest which absorb the times and
also sefes Of articles Of q purely literary char
acter of higher order than have heretofore been
found in the monthly Magazines Il shall be our
ann To improve Graham still further in these
respects, and by careful attention and enterprise
10 command the public appreciation and support.
Jhc 4yeD F0iRBie--commencing with this num-
bcr--wlii claim especial attention for the beauty
of lis pictorial illustrations. Ample arrangements
have been entered into with com peten, artists TO
secure a proper variety OF the very best .of all
kinds of engraving-stesl, mezzotint, and wood
TO meet the expectations of our readers; and the
literary department shall be still further improved
Agent Tor Washington
JOE SHILLINGTON,
Odeon Building, cor ~ s,. and Penn. ave-
Sep 29--ti*
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A CARD.

A CARD
70 the Building community of Washington
Il and its vicihity.--FREDERICK E. GEIGER
Master Builder and Architect, respectfully thanks
his friends and the public generally for past favors,
and hopes to be favored with their continuance,
as he is prepared to execute all kinds OF work in
nus line OF business at the shortest notice, and on
the most reasonable terms.
lie will also make Plans, Specifications, and su
per:ntend any kind Of work that may be- entrusted
10 his care.
ace ofbnsiness and residence on q stress
bety cen 9th and Hh streets.
Stp 27-Imod
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: ne FOR MOUNT VERNON AND

~T~ FOR MOUNT VERNON AND
skIHE3f3F Fort Washington--F Fare, round trip.
81 From Alexandria, rs cents.--Ayrsp,ng in
Washington at 3 O'Clock, p. lxa-The Steamer
GEORGE WASHINGTON will make three trims
week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
leaving Washington AZ and Alexandria at 9i
o'clock, A. NJ.
Coaches leave the Capitol for the Boat nt "a
o'clock, A. M. Coach fare, 10 cents. Persons
wishing the coaches to call for them will Ian We
their names with Geo. a. Thomas Parker 81 Co
Refreshments TO be had on board the boat.
JOB CORSON,
oep <iT Captain
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gail 4gaSs.
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
AZ BALTIMORE AND OHIOEI.

Wheeling and connecting there with the large, new,
and splendid Steamers of the Union Line on the
Ohio, and the Stages 10 GAINESVILLE, DC.
This expeditions line being now thoroughly com
pleted by the late finishing of the Great Board
Tree Tunnel and the road being in excellent order,
the earnest attention of travellers Is confidently
directed TO its superior advantages and low fares.
The scenery upon this road is of the most stupen-
dous and attractive character.
The Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at r M, and runs directly through to Wheeling
(3o0 miles) in lS or 10 hours, including all stop
pages, arriving there al or 3 p. nj. next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at A. NJ may lay
over Tor lodging in Cumberland, Q79 miles, and
proceed thence TO Wheeling in the morning.
To connect with these trains. the cars leave
Washington at 8 A. M. and r. M daily meeting
the ears from Baltimore at the Washington juno
ton, tbetter known as the Relay House,) nine
miles from Baltimore.
AT Wheeling the seven unrivalled Steamers OF
the Union Line, which have just been completed
tor this route, form daily connexion with the
cars. and convey passengers down the Ohio TO
Cincinnati and Louisville where the Stages for
Nashville, &c, or the ST. Louis and New Orleans
Packets, may be taken by those going further on.
Passengers for Columbus Tor who prefer the
land route TO cineinnatD and other parts of Ohio
and the West may also proceed direct from
Wheeling in the Ohio Stage Company's excellent
coaches over the best part Of the National Road
10 GAINESVILLE, Nc, and thence by railroad. 8
Passengers for Wellsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connexion at Wheeling 10 and from those places
Baggage checked through from Washington TO
Wheeling, and no charge for transfer of passen-
gers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket, with the right to lie over
anywhere on the route,) from Washington to
Wheeling, $3.50; TO Cincinnati, Sill; TO Louis
vile, $l2.
Tickets 10 be had Of Mr.. PARsoNs. Agent, At the
Railroad Station, Washington, and of the other
Agents Of the Company.
WIN. PARKER,
Sep 2l-dtf* General superintendent.
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LANGUACEs.-D. =. Groux,

MODERN NLANGUACES.-D. Il. Groux,
1Nl native Of France, teacher of Modern Ian
guages, especially French Spanish, and German.
Transitions made with correctness and puncfu-
ality. Professor OF Numesmatics, for the classif
cation and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, betweon 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel
Furnished Rooms TO rent al that place.
Sep 2l-dtt
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.r-aA ALEXANDRIA AND WASH

ialEzE3e3Esls ington Boat.--The WASHINGTON
will leave the regular steamboat wharf The boa,
has fine comfortable saloons. The coach leaves
the Capitol at g. 10, 12, q, 4, and 81 O'Clock.
Leaves Alexandria at S, 10, 10, q, A, and 81
o'clock.
Leaves Washington al 9, II, II, B. Al, and Ct
o'clock. %
The above Boat can be chartered for public or
select parties. JOB CORSON
. Sep 2l--tf* Captain.
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STEAM Communication betweeen New
~ York and Bremen. Bremen Mail Line. The
slde-wheel steamers Hansa, 1900 tons, and Ger
mania, 900 tons, will sail as follows:
From NeD York. From Bremen.
Germania. September 10 Germania. middle
October.
Hansa September 90 Hansa . !. .A,ieust
Passage from New York to Bremen: First class
500; second class, $35 ~
For freight or passage apply to.
OELRICHS & CO.,
sep lid SO Broad street. n ".
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DRosPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE-

IL VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri
marily TO the southern and western States Of the
Union, including statistics of foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly in
New Orleans, al 50 per annum, in advance.
EsS- few complete sets Of the work, thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely 900 to ESQ pages)
are for sale al the Office, New Orleans, deliverable
IN any OF the large cities or towns Sep 7-tf
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ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
Fl. Ezzzz=z1 CHANGE OF HOIJRS.-On

RI. Ezzs..s..==zzEa CHANGE OF HOURs.-On
A1s2s11--g and after Thursday, October 9th,
1853, daily trains Sundays excepted) will be run
over this road, agreeably TO the following arrange
ment:
A train for WaTenton and intermediate points
will leave the Station corner of Duke and Henry
streets, at 81 O'Clock, A. M; arrive at Warrenton
at IL o'clock, A. NJ
Returning will leave Warrenton at quarter
past | o'clock p. NJ, arriving in Alexandra at
quarter before o'clock. p. M.
train from Cupepper G. A. TO Alexandra and
intermediate points will leave Culpepper G. Ii. at
"A o'clock, A. M arriving in Alexandria AT l0a
O'Clock A. M.
Returning will leave Alexandra at IL o'clock,
2. NJ arriving in Cupepper G. II. al AZ o'clock,
p. M .
daily stage is running between Gordonsve
and Culpepper G. H., in connexion with the cars
on this and the Virginia Central Routes.
THROUGH TICKETS
f 10 Gordonsvllle. VI %
10 otauntOn y 0U i.
,s 10 l4ynchburg.. OO N
Io Wlnchester. .......................4 A 90
Per order: W. b. BROCKETT
Oct 5-u Agent.
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JOE sHILLIN(:TON's Periodical. News-
paper, Stationery, and Book-seiiing
.e T,afahlIxhu,cut y .@,.-.

Odeon building, Corner ~ street and Pennsylvania
Arenns s
From which place he will snpply.a orders for any
books, no matter by whom published, in advance
Of all others, and at publishers prices.
Washington publication Office of Harpcr's Mag
azine, Godey's Ladies' Book Graham's Magazine
Putnam's Magazine, Ladies' National Magazine
and all the foreign Reviews.
large and good assortment Of blank books and
everything in the stationery line for sale at
JOE SIIILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Odcon Building, Corner of Al ST. and Penn. av.
Agent for the Nav York Herald, Tribune, and
Times. Sen 2l--3t
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WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
rrzzzzzz.~sp1 TRAINS Rim AS FOLLOWS.

WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
EHsEzHxz1 TRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS:
y. Leave daily, except Sunday, AT 6 and
8 A. M, 81 and S p. M.
On Sunday at A. M, and S p. M.
The Train at p. M. is express, and stops only
al Annapolis Junction and Relay the others at all
way stations.
Trains at s A. M. and 81 p. M, connect with
Annapolis.
Trains at A. M. and s p. NJ, connect West
Trains AT 6 and s A. NJ, and 5 p. M, connect
East.
Fare from Washington TO Baltimore. ....Sl 25
Do do do and return so
Do do Annapolis. 25
Do do do and return SO
The round trip tickets must in all cases, be pro-
cured at the Office, and are good for the day upon
which they are ssned. T. III. PARSONS, t
Sep 2l-tM Agent.
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THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS.
TIE SHIPS eoe.pr,sing This ias are The following,
The ATLANTIC ........ Captain West
The PACIFIC. Captain Nye.
:. The ARCTIC. ......... Captain Luce.
The eBALllC......-.....C Captain Comstock.
The ADRlATlC ......... Captain Grafton.
IS These ships have been built by
&H1fH#A contract expressly for Government
service; every care has been taken
in their construction, as also in their engines 10
ensure strength and speed and their accommo
dations for passengers are unequalled for elegance
and comfort.
Price Of passage from New York TO LiverpooI
in first cabin, $l20; in second cabin $40. Excu
eive use Of extra-size state rooms $500 From
Liverpool 10 New York, f30 and EGO.
An experienced surgeon attached TO each ship.
No berths can be secured until paid for.
PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING
1853. 1853
From Nsp York. From. LireypooL
Saturday. August Wednesday. August 10.
Saturday.. August 20. Wednesday. August a.
Saturday. ...Sept. o. Wednesday. Sept. z.
Saturday. Sept. IL. "Wednesday Sept 81.
Saturday. October !. "Wednesday. October s.
Saturday. October 10. "Wednesday. October . !
Saturday. ..Octob'r &c. Wednesday. Nov g.
saturday. NOV l2. Wednesday. Nov. TO-
saturday. -. Nov26. "Wednesday. Nov. 60
Saturday,...Dec. 10 Wednesday. Dec. IA.
saturday. Dec. "a. Wednesday. Dec 2S
for freight or passage apply 10
EDWARD X COLLINS N co. II
No. Sc Wall street. N. w
BROWN, SHIPLEY &r co.
r. G. ROBERTS Sc Co,
l3 Kings Arms Yard, London.
j. MUNROE g. co.
20 Rue Notre Dame des VICTORIES. Paris
GEO. II. DRAPER Havre
The owners Of these ships will not be account,
able for gold, silver, bullion. specie jewelry, pre-.
ciOus stones, metals unass hilla oc I,xl,
signed therefor and the value thereof therein ex
pressed Sen o. ,f :.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11

GHESAPEAKE and Ohio Canal stock
~ wanted by PETER A. KELLER
Sep2l Opposite the Treasury.
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GENERALAGENCY.-

lL CHAs. +. STANsBURY, one of the members of
the firm, has permanently established himself in
London, such arrangement being found neces-
sary in order TO give his immediate personal atten-
ton 10 the European business of great importance
and value, already subject 10 the direction and
control OF NJ. N. & Co., and 10 such other business
interests may be hereafter entrusted TO their
care and management
AS guarantee for the mode in which the brsi-
ness OF their foreign Office will be conducted they
have special permission 10 give the names, as re-
ferees. OF Bankers, Merchants, and Gentlemen OF
commanding influence, position, and character in
Europe whenever desired.
Mr.. ). is aided by eminent and efficient legal
counsel abroad, and special attention is given by
him TO the facilitating Of proceedings for the reco-
very or collection of egacies made 10 parties in
the United States; to the recovery and possession
OF property, real and personal, claimed by heirs at
law resident in this country; 10 the adjusting OF
unsettled balances due TO clamantsrin the United
States, whether accruing public account or
otherwise; To the procuring Of legal conveyances
from parties resident in Europe TO purchasers OF
real estate in the United States; in word TO bu-
sness OF any kind that may be confded to M N.
Il CO.: however complicated, they have the
means of communicating advantageously with
persons OF every pursuit, profession, station in
Europe. however remotely located.
Their charges will be moderate, and regulated
by the nature and extent of the services rendered
Sep Gifts "
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THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. devo-
i ted 10 Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly al Us Fulton street, N. y, (Sun
Bnildngs,) by Mum & Co.
Terms: So year; 81 in advance, and the re-
mainder in six months.
Sen Tiff
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- SAVANNAH sTEAMSHTPs.-

- SAVANNAH sTEAMSHTPs,-
<HlfEs United States Mail Line-These 6r.t
class steamships have been arranged
TO leave New York for Savannah, from pier No i.
North river at O'Clock p. NJ as follows:
Sept 10... Augusta. Oct. %. -. Augusta.
,'' l7...... Florida. g 90. Florida
2l.. ...Alabama. Nov 2. Alabama
!" 2i.. 80. Augusta /" 8. .Aurns,n
Oct. l..... Florida. g Florida
:" 5..... Alabama. !" l6 Alabama
o......Augusta. 1" l9..... Augusta,
:. Is. -. Florida I" .26. Florida
g 49,. Alabama q 30 Alabama
For freight apply on board, and for passage to
SAMUEL L. MITCHELL,
Sep 2l--tf l3 Broadway. NY
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rCo THE HEIRS OF OFFICERS AND

rTNO THE HEIRS OF OFFICERS AND
Il Soldiers of the Revolutionary and other
Wars--The undersigned having established a per-
manent General Agency at the seat of Govern
ment for the prosecution of claims against the
United States, continues TO give his usual prompt
attention TO all business entrusted 10 his care.
The success he has achieved in bringing about
speedy settlement OF old claims placed in his
hands, justfes him in believing that he will be
equally fortunate in behalf Of his clients for the
future. Suspended Pension and Bounty Land
cases meet with special attention, and in no case
will fee be charged, unless the claim be allowed
and paid by the Government
There are. many representatives of deceased
Naval Officers who have claims that can be estab-
lished by applying TO the subscriber.
ROBERT II. GALLAGHER,
Formerly Of Virginia
References, ~ necessarily
Chubb Brothers, Bankers, Washington D. c.;
John s. Gallagher, Esq. late Third Auditor OF the
Y. $. Treasury; Hon. Jackson Morton, United
States Senate; Drexell e. Co, Bankers, Philadel
phia; NJ. Judson, Esq, Banker, New Orleans;
Wright X Williams, Bankers, Eric, Pennsylvania;
Maury a. Morton, Bankers, Richmond, Va. Bur-
eoyne * Plume, Bankers, New York; Ellis Il Nor
ton, Bankers, Cincinnati Ohio; and Johnson, Bro.
ther d Co, Bankers, Baltimore, Nd
". B--l have facilities for establishing service
in Waynes War, by which all entitled TO Bounty
Land, or Pension can secure the same. The diff
hcuhy heretofore in establishing the service re-
ferred TO has grown out Of the fact that the Depart
ment itself has no rolls Of Wayne's War,
Sep 2l-3t Washington.
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RsLirtnees, li,0necessary.l

VIM PHIPPS,
ENCRAVER IN GENERAL,
WEST SIDE llTn, THREE DOORS ABOVE E STREET,
Gard cutting and printing at shortest notice.
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NEW YORK, BREMEN, an

sEkA NEW YORK, BREMEN. and
Eld&l4s Southampton United States Mail
r. ~. steamersTThs an ship, comprising
Fitch; HERMANN, Captain E. Higgins.
These steamers stop at Southampton, both going
and returning. eS
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Sep Pit Agent, SO Broadway, N. Y
NEW YORK & CALIFORNIA sTEAM-

IN ship Line via Ncaragua.--The shortest and
cheapest route for San Francisco.-The Accessory
Transit Company, of Nicaragua, proprietors.
Through in advance of the mail. Only line giving
through tickets, including the Isthmns crossing.
WEST, 1000 tons burthen, win leave from pier
No. North river, al 3 o'clock r. NJ, precisely,
for San Juan del Norte, on Tuesday, September
goth; connecting with the new and favorite steam
ship CORTES, l,s00 tons burthen, over the Mic.
aragna transit route, having but twelve miles OF
land transportation. These steamers are unsur
passed in their ventilation and accommodations
For information or passage at the lowest rates ap
ply only at the agency Of the company, No.
Bowling Green, N. Y.
CHARLES MORGAN, Agent.
Son Diff t%ts '''-
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- FOR SOUTHAMPTON AND

xlfE3s Havre.---The United States Mail
- Steamer FRANKLIN, J. A. Wotton,
commander, will leave for Havre, touching al
Southampton, to land mails and passengers on
Saturday, September -, at l2 o'clock, from Pier
No. 4, North River. Price of passage Sl2O---
Luggage not wanted during the voyage, should be
sent on board the day before sailing, marked sbe
low" No merchandise will be received on board
after Thursday, September 22d. For freight or
passage, apply to
MORTIMER LIVINGSTON,
II 90 d
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Of Congress and the Debates thereon
With view to the chcap circulation the laws of Con-
and the debates contributing to the true interreta
ton thereof and to make free the communication between
BE resolved BY e Senate ond House If Representatives
f the Uted States Of Amerio ia Cbngress asembsd That
ssns Globe and Appends which 81 contain. S ths G0n
and the debates thereon shall pass free through mails
50 long the same shall be published by order Of Con
gress: Poded, That nothing herein shall be construed
to authorize the circulation Of the Daily Globe free
postage. Approved, August Q, 1852
As sell the DAILY GLOBE at half the price OF
similar publications. so the CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE
and APPENDIX is sold for half the cost Of SO much
composition, prcss-work, and paper. This can
afford 10 do, inasmuch the subscription of Con-
grcss almost covers the cost OF compositions and
this enables TO sell for little more than the cost
Of prcss-work and paper. II requires the sale OF
about 5000 copies TO reimburse expenses If 500
only were sold, the cost OF each copy would be
about Sl0ti The debates in the English Parlia-
ment cost about cievsn times as much as charge
subscribers for the debates in Congress, equal in
quantity, and as well reported and printed.
The next session of Congress will be a long
one; and it is believed the Congressional Globe
for will reach 1000 royal quarto pages as the last
long session rnade 3,S12; and the long one before
that made 1901 royal quarto pages-four large
volumes each session. lfsubscribers will be care
fal TO file all the numbers received by them, will
supply any that may mscarry in the mails. This
work increases in value as il grows old. The
first seventeen volumes will now command three
times, and some of the subsequent ones tvice,
their original subscription price.
The subscription price for the Congressional
Globe dncluding the Appendix and the laws) is
six dollars. ga Ell p&fl
Complete indexes will be made out and for
wardedto subscribers after the session sended
Subscribers for the Daily should have their
money here by the 5th, and for the Congressional
Globe by the 18th OF December The money must
accompany nm order for either the Daily or the
Congressional Globe Bank notes current where
. Subscriber resides viii be received at par
JOHN C RiyEs
WASHINGTON, OseLs, l2, 1853
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odeon Building, corner AZ st. IL Penn, Ave.
Sep. 29--tt*