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Preserving Elowers and Eruits.

A friend has just informed us that fruit and
flowers may be preserved from decay and fad
ing by immersing them in solution of gum.
Arabic and water two or three times, waiting a
sufficient time between each emersion to allow
the gum 10 dry. This process covers the sur
face Of the fruit with thin coating Of the
gum, which is entirely impervious to the air,
and thus prevents decay. Our friend has roses
thus preserved, which have all the beauty and
fragrance of freshly plucked ones, though they
have been separated from the parent stems for
many months. To insure success in expert
ments of this kind, it should be borne in mind
that the whole surface must be completely GOV.
cred, Cor il the air only gets entrance at pin
hole, the labor will be lost. In preserving
specimens of fruit particular care should be
taken to cover the stem, end and all, with gum
A good way is to wind thread of silk about
the stem, and then sink il slowly in the solu
ton, which should not be so strong as to leave
a particle Of the gum undissolved. The gum is
so perfectly transparent that you can with diff
Guilty detect its presence, except By the touch
Here we have another simple method of fixing
the beauty of nature, and surrounding ourselves
ever with those objects which do most elevate
the mind, refine the taste, and purify the heart
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"No man Of sense" it has been observed,
"despises MS bread and butter" II is only
the weak who are ashamed Of laboriDg for a
livelihood, or who affect TO scorn the branch OF
business which they especially pursue. The
first duty which man owes to himself, to his
family, and TO his fellow citizens, is not to be-
come n burden pecuniarily to society. That
commonwealth also is the most hourishing in
which the proportion Of drones is the fewest I;
indeed, the idea Of q perfect State involves the
necessity Of every member Of it being pro-
Queer. Hence it is that work is always hon
orable. The most ordinary handicraft employ
ment is as worthy, if exercised honestly, as the
professions Of law or medicine. Each citizen
follows that ayocation for which he is best suit
ed, and when he does this he fulfls the law Of
his existence; but never otherwise. A bad
lawyer is less truly respectable than good
mechanic, and an able doctor is more meritori
Gus than an honest laborer. To do ones duty,
in the walk where one can be most efficient, is
to be honorable; TO neglect it, or to seek some
other walk, is to become really disgaced. BY
this standard, and this only, should we Judge
Of mems respectablity. 1t is time that we repub-
licans banished the arbitrary lines Of castes ap-
piled TO the pursuits Of life, which are derived
from feudal Europe.
let tnerc are tnOuBanus OF men VINO are At
heart ashamed OF their business. Are they
retail venders7 They scorn continuing to
make money in their own way, and long to
embark in the wholesale line. Are they job
jcrs7 They think If they could only be ship
pers that their glory would eliminate. Are
they mechanics? They regret that they are
not lawyers. Are they farmers? They wish
to be in business in town. Such persons, in
their hearts, worship absurd distinctions, in
heriied from the social life Of England, and
regard the physician, the politician, or the
banker as really greater men than common
human clay. These are what Thackeray calls
"snobsr-men OF pretence and weak folly
men who despise their own bread and butter.
The wise man, on the contrary, seeks indie
pendence by steadily attending to his business,
well aware that an independence, honestly ac-
quired, is bis best claim to his ESTEEM. 1t is
young men, or rather lads, that are oftenest
victims TO this weakness. Tens Of thousands
have been shipwrecked in life from having
chosen a pursuit unsuitable 10 them, tempted
thereto by false notions Of the vulgarity Of
trade, and the superior dignity Of commerce, or
profession.
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Begging ON n Grand Scale.

The police in Paris have Just arrested man
named s., who lived in O somewhat luxu.
rious style, and had organized, by means OF
letters and deception, system Of begging on
large scale. This man, who occupied sump-
tuous apartments in the quarter 81. Honore,
had, in various other localities, rooms meanly
furnished. AS il his business was perfectly
legitimate, he kept account books in the mos,
systematical manner. His day books showed
list, the date OF his letter; I'd, tho address Of
individuals; 81, the names he had assumed :
4th, the misfortunes which he had feigned for
the purpose Of eliciting compassion; 9th, the
results Of his rogueries.
Another register contained list Of rich and
liberal persons, with notes on their pareniaee,
their relations, their habits, and the degree OF
their credulty.
s. could execute successfully different
styles Of writing, one kind he made use Of for
ordinary occasions, another when he wrote in
the name Of the aged and in6rm third. when
his letters related TO unfortunate young females:
and fourth, when married women we're in the
question.
He had the art Of expressing himself accord
ing to the disposition OF those addressed. lift
happened that one Of those persons sent to his
address money, he took advantage Of it in the
following manner:
he dispatched the note TO friend OF &C.
quaintance Of the writer, with the request that
it might be Immediately returned 70 him, as II
was a sacred matter. The note was then cir
culated from hand to hand as IL was authen-
tic, there could be no doubt that the writer was
convinced Of the reality Of the misfortune 10
which it related, and his or her generosity was
a theme ofpraise.
Often, instead Of soliciting assistance for
himself he asked it for others, told skillfully
concotted story, assumed an honorable name,
and, IN order to show his benevolence, inscribed
MS Signature for considerable sum at the
mead OF subscription list, started for the ben.
eft Of the individual whose o;rcnus,ances be
proposed to alleviate.
Sometimes s. pushed his audacity 80
far as to carry his letter under one costume
and 20 for an answer the same day in an en-,
tirely different disguise. Although he had often
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no ALL WHOM IT MAY CoNCERN.--

i hereby make known TO the public that /
have obtained Patent from the United States
for an improved Saw, and am now ready TO dis
pose of rights, or furnish those with Saws who
wish 10 avail themselves Of this vast improve.
ment This Saw will cut double the amount in
any given time, with the same power, as that OF
the ordinary saw. The nature of my invention is
so TO construct the teeth Of the Saw that each
tooth shall cut its way clean through the wood
without tearing or forcing the Saw each tooth
acting as mortsing chisel, and cutting chip or
core the same thickness; that each tooth stands
IN advance of the one next behind it the cutting
part Of each tooth is exactly vertical; and, moi.
withstanding, each tooth advances in front OF the
one next behind III the blade Of the Saw to be OF
equal width, requiring the back Of the Saw to be
inclined forward. The size Of the opening be-
tween the teeth TO be increased or reduced, ac
cording TO the length Of the Saw and size of the
timber TO be cut, so that each space between the
teeth shall be capable Of holding the entire chip
or core that the tooth behind it may cut of. The
Saw is capable of being attached TO any MILL
l.. STEWART.
For further information, address
STEWART 81 McCLELLAND.
Oct 22-eod6t Washington, ID. G.
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wATCHEsi-J. Y.sayage,

w No. 90 Fulton street, New York, has an en-.
tensive assortment OF fine Watches, consisting OF
T. +. Cooper's Duplex, NJ. J. Tobias &c Cos, II.
g. @. Beesey's, Joseph Johnson, Is Church street,
Liverpool, &c, &c, varying in price from SIS or
500. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, s25 !;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full Jeweled English Gold Levers from $50 TO SEQ.
The whole Of the above watches are carefully se-
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, / can warrant perfect time keepers
Gold Pens, Of my own make, Of superior work.
manship, warranted to retain their points. Cor s2
SO and 81. Pens without cases, IS cents, 81 so
81 ana 70. Sent 10 all parts Of the country free OF
postage. Old pens re-ponDd and made equal 10
new for 90 cents. Dec f7-lv
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repeated this mapnnyre successfully, either
from negligence in Disgusting sufficiently his
person or voice, he was yesterday recognized
by the Count ---, towhom he had presented
himself the second time. The Count concealed
his suspicious and warned the police. On
s. coming at the time agreed upon, in
stead of the Count, he found himself in the
presence Of the officers who arrested him.
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CLERICAL PUMA parishoner inquired Of
his pastor the meaning Of this line in the
Scriptures. "He was clothed with curses as with
garment" at signifies" said the divine,
"that the individual bad got a habit Of swear
irg.'
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NJ Ew HoUsE-FURNIsHINC GOODS.

= henlgerators- Waier-coolers &c. = We
have Just opened handsome assortn,en nj Of Plated
ooods, French China, Fancy Goods, and general
assortment OF convenences for housekeepers.
wnse we VIII sell as low as the lowest. Our stock
IN Caeinet Furniture and Chairs Is now also verv
complete. lanaly Refngerators, which obtained
me hist premium NJ the late Mechanics Fair, we
have on hand, land the only house Ira, Leens IL 80
N the ciiyD and we state with the u,mos, cont.
thai ihey are the only article OF the kind that
ssh oe called, properly, Refrigerator We invite
,ns utmost scrutiny. We invite a call al our es.
!abiishmeni, the only complete one IN al i,s paris
IN zoe city. We VIII sell ss low as any house can
sell that does fair business.
May 20--3soif DOM A. BROS
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A .. GARNER, Draper and Tailor, Nor

IA. fits Building AZ street respectfully informs
his friends and the citizens Of Washington, George
town, and Alexandra, that he keeps always on
hand choice selection OF the best and most popu-
lar makes OF Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings,
together with good supply Of the best Trim
mings, and will make to order Garments in the most
elegant manner plain or fsncyD 70 please the
tastes Of all who may favor him with a call.
N. b. Prices moderate, and terms cash
Nov 2-enlm
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CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT.

THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
IL ceived, from the north, splendid assortment
OF China, Glass, and Earthenware; also, magnif
cent Girandoles and Lamps Of many patterns,
adapted for halls and parlors.
Paints, Loiled and raw, hnseed oil, putty, win
dow glass, Of every variety, always on hand!
Clocks, brushes, &c, and every article for gen
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
@. s. WHITTLESEY, 7th street.
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A CARD TO HoUsEKEEPERs.-The

A CARD TO HOUsEKEEPERS.-T
IA subscriber begs leave 10 call public attention
10 his assortment Of House Furnishing Goods
which is now rendered complete in every depart,
ment. He has recently received, in addition TO
his former stock, cheap and beautiful variety of
Cut and Pressed Glass Ware.
Plain white, gold-band, and richly decorated
French China.
Superior Table Cutlery, Silver-platea goods.
Lamps and Grandoles Block Tin goods
yapanned ware, Bronze and Iron goods,
Fire sets, Gas fixtures Baskets and Beushes
Britannia ware, Iron Stone China.
mante and Table ornaments, fancy articles, &c
altogether forming the largest collection and
best assortment of general House Furnishing
Goods that can be found in Washington. lie
pledges himself 10 sell as cheap as can be bought
IN this city or any of the eastern cities An ex-
animation Of articles and prices is earnestly so
lcited. c. w, POTEIFR
oct ZS-eodu Iron Hall.
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yNHE BIRDS OF THE BIBLE, elegantly

TvhE bkDS OF THE BIBLE, elegantly
i illustrated, by the Rev. II. Harbaugh.
Narrative of a Journey round the Dead Sea and
in the Bible Lands in 1850 and 1851, by +. De
Saulcy member Of the French Institute, 2 vols
The Rose OF the Parsonage, translated from the
German of Robert Gieske.
Afraja, Norwegian and Lapland Tale, or Life
and Love in Norway, translated from the German
Of Theodore Mugge, by Edward Joy Morris.
Cummings Message from God.
Cummings Great Sacrifice.
Cummings Christ Receiving Sinners.
Cummings Minor Works, second series.
Physicians Visiting List tor 1856.
Just received and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS
Oct7 Bookstore, near 9th st.
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UACTs WORTHY OF PARTICULAR

II Notice 10 all those wishing TO purchase any
thing in my line, and from Is 10 70 per cent,
by calling at the New York Jewelry Store; where
they will find good assortment OF fine Watches,
(of the most celebrated makers,) Rich and Fash
ionable Gold Jewelry Pure Sterling Silver-ware,
&c. just received from the North, and purchased
for CASH. All goods warranted as represented
at the time Of sale.
Penn. avenue bet ~ and 9Th streets
Sign Of the Large Spread Eagle,
Oct o. II. HOOD.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ANDROMAN

nICTIONARYOFG KANDRObfAN
~ Biography and Theology. Edited by
VIM. Smith, LID. Illustrated by numerous En-
cravings on wood. In three volumes
THE ILLUSTRATED COMPANION of the
Latin and Greek Lexicon: forming Glossary of
all the words representing visible objects con-
nected with the Arts, Manufactures, and every
day life OF the Greeks and Romans, with repre-
sensations OF nearly two thousand objects from
the Antique BY Anthony Rich, Jun. b. A late
Of Caius College, Cambridge M
NOCTES ABROSIANlE, by the late John
Wilson. With Memoirs and Notes, by II. Shell
ted Mackenzie, ID. @. l.! In five volumes. For
sale at the Bookstore of
II. FARNHAM,
corner OF llth street and Penn avenue.
(lcsO
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II AND FOR SALE.-The Subscriber will
IL dispose OF thirtyacres of land, being part his
farm known as Delcarlia, situated near the Little
Falls, in Montgomery county, Md, and adjoining
the contemplated water-works. II is an excellent
piece of land, and both from its fertility and To-
cality is admirably suited for market garden.
Apply TO the undersigned, or TO his overseer on
the farm.
WILLIAM B. SCOTT,
Sept lift On H between 10Th and Goth SITS.
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DISSOLUTION.
THE CO-PARTNERsHIP HERETO

IL fore existing between the subscribers, under
the irm of Thompson Il Garner, merchant taiors,
IS this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Al persons indebted 10 said firm are hereby no.
tined and requested 10 make payment TO Ambrose
,. Garner, who is alone authorized TO receive and
receipt for the same. And all persons having
claims against u, viii please present them TO him
for settlement J. r. THOMPSON,
A. S. GARNER,
The business will be continued by A. s. Garner
Of the late stand Of Thompson a. Garner, Morfts
building, a. street
Nat. lntellgencer, eod3w-- Baltimore Arneri-
can, and New York Journal of Commerce. times
and send bills TO this Office
washington, Oct IA, 1S54--eod3w
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NINE. SCHONENBERG,
TEACHER OF PIANO AND SINGING,
257 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.

STONE QUARRY am prepared to fur
> nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
nd adjoining the quarry of the late Timothy
pNeale, any quantity Of stone that may be needed
or building purposes. Apply TO the undersigned
4 his house on II, between 18th and Goth streets,
the First ward, or 10 Mr.. Paine, at the quarry.
July ~ WILLIAM b. SCOTT. q
TAlexandria Sentinell
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PROF. SCHONENBERG,
TEACHER AND TRANSLATION

MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE,
will commence EVENING CLASSES, in those Ian
guages, on Monday, 30ih of October, 1854, at his
residence, POT Pennsylvanta ApenMe Oct %
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EURNIrURE.-A Good and Large As

EURNITURE--AG Good and Large As
Il sortment of Centre, Card, Work, Side, and
Extension Dining Tables, of every description
and superior quality. Sofas, Tete-a-teies Divans,
Easy Rocking and Parlor Chairs of every dsscrip
ton. Secretaries and Bureaus, Desks and Blu.
reaus. LOOKING GLASSES OF EVERY DE
SCRlPTION. Mattresses, Curled Hair, Hair
Seatings, Sofa and Chair Springs, with numerous
other articles suitable for housekeepers, which
will be sold at less prices than can be purchased
elsewhere. .ay ae4o WIGHT az CROSBY
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank Of Warls-
ington, near the corner OF 7th street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. Nav 2f-Sm
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~ OLD PENS.-A fine lot Of Spencer Il
NJ Rendells premium Gold Pens just received,
for sale low.
Blank Books just received a very large loi Of
superior paper, and at low prices.
Letter and Cap Papers, ruled and plain, at oil
prices.
Mathematical Instruments and Drawing PEN
ellis.
Water Colors in boxes, from 6 cents to 81 per
box.
Portfolios, Writing Pads, and Desks.
Visiting Cards, Card Cases, and Porte Mon
naies GRAY IL BALLANTYNE,
Oct 14--3t 49S Seventh 81.
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ToMGPATHY.--Manual of Homeopathic

CONGRATULATIONS of Homeopathic
III Practice for the use of families and private
individuals, by A. E. Small, A. M. M. ID. Price So.
Invaluable for domestic reference.
Poems and Translations from Goethe, Schiller,
&c, by Charles Il. Lambert.
The Railway Library wonderfully cheap edi-
tons of Bulwer's Novels, for travellers reading.
Routledges Tourists Guide through the uni
ted States, containing all the requisite nfor-
nation, together with a splendid Map-50 cents.
Lives of the Queens Of England before tie Con-
quest, by Mrs. Hall.
.c TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
Oct loft Bookstore, near 9th Street.
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EREAKs or FORTUNE, by J. II. Jones
IL Firmilian Spasmodic Tragedy, by I. Percy
Jones.
The Scout, or the Black Riders Of Congaree,
by w. Gilmore Simms esq. Just received at
TAYLOR u MAURY's,
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GTORM UMBRELLAS.--This day opened
~ full and fresh assortment of silk, bingham,
and Gotten Umbrellas, with hardwood, ivory and
plain handles, in great variety of styles, and at
uniform low prices, at STEVENS,
Oct 22--eo3tif Sales Room, Browns Hetel.
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WE ARE NOW RECEIVING.

:" e ARE NOW RECEIVING, mt
w our spendidly lighted store-rooms on 7,h
street. 3 doors above Pennsylvania avenue, a
choice stock OF rich Spring Dress Goods embra
eng all the novelties of the season also sprin
styles, Mantilets, Black Lace Shawls, and Scarfs,
Printed Cashmere Shawls White Grape Shawls
Kid and Silk Gloves, Ladies and Misses hosiery
Embroideries, White Cambrcs and Muslins, with
large stock OF Linens and Staple Dry Goods
adapted 10 the present season all Of which will
be sold at fair low prices; and we invite pur-
chasers 10 call and examine our stock.
Es- Please observe that all articles sold at
our establishment are warranted TO prove as rep
resented.
MAXWELL, SEARS IL COLLEY,
7th 81, doors above Penn. avenue.
Apr S-cod3m
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MODERN LANGUAGEs.--D. T.. Groux,
Iu native of France, teacner Of Modern Ian
suages, especially French, Spanish, and German.
Transactions made with correctness and punctu-
ility. Professor of Numesmatics, for the classif-
cation and explanation of medals and coins
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
aad 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent al that place.
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N Eight can be accommodated with good rooms
and board ut Mrs. GrLBKRrs, on PENNSYLVANIA
Avenue between First aud Second streets, west,
Washington City. Nov i--lmtw
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@ HIRTS MADE TO ORDER.-Gentle-
- men wishing good fitting Shirt made of the
best materials, and In the best style, be suited
by leaving their orders at STEVENS
Oct l9-3tif Salesroom, Browns Hotel.
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NALL STYLE OF HATS FOR 1861
IL BEEBE'S New York Fall style Of Gentle
mems Dress Hats, with other new patterns, will
be introduced on tomorrow Saturday. August
26, at LANES Fashionable Hat Cap,
and Gentlemen's Furnishing Store-
Aug rs -eo2wf