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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30
GAZtTTEER OF THE UNITED STATES
WILL POSITIVELY BE PUBLISHED

wv in December, LIPPINcoTT, GRAMBo 6 Cos
new and complete G0sateer Of hs U,,itea States.
Edited by I. Baldwin and ]. Thomas, M D.
With new and superb map Of the United States,
engraved on steel.
The publishers take pleasure in announcing The
hensive, and perfect Gazetteer Of the United
States that has ever issued from the press. In its
preparation no considerations Of expense or labor
have been allowed to interfere with work de.
signed TO be as perfect as possible in every de.
partmcnt, and in all of its detail. Nor have the
successive issues Of other Gazetteers, hurried
through the press to claim the market, tempted
the publishers TO offer their book before all the
ample census tof lS50) and other material in the
hands Of the editors were fully dgested end aecu.
rately arranged
When the Gazetteer was first announced 500
pages, or at the most 900, were designed a. the
limit of the book But so vast was the amount of
matter, accumulated through the personal labors
Of the editors and their assistants, as well az
through the active efforts Of several thousand cor.
respondents in all parts OF the United States, the
work has swelled 10 near 1900 pages The
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recent character, is very large, and in many in.
stances embracing statistics and populations TO
1853. This gives Il an intrinsic value over every
other work Of the kind in existence.
We therefore offer our Gazetteer confidently, as
the only complete and thoroughly reliable Ga,et
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DENsIoN LAws.-The last edition, com

il piled by toe Commissioner of Pensions ia
1919. In addition The resolutions, laws, aud ordi
uances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay TO Of
dcers fthe line aud the staff OF the army the hos
pitai department. and medical staff, and of the
quartennasier's department halfpay OF the lins
Under the resolve of October 2lsl, 1850; under
other resolutions, 10 officers, TO officers ofthemed
ical department and medical staff, chaplans; and
commuiaiion pay under the resolution of March
I'd. 1888; together with the names OF the officers
OF the continental line ofthe army in all the States
who served 10 the end OF the war and acquired
he righ, OF commutation pay with the names o
Ulcers killed in battle, or who died in service
Price 81 sent postage free 10 any part Of the Uni
ed States. For sale al
TAYLOR IL MAURY'S Bookstore,
Feb II Near Ninth street.
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3Ouks, statinnf ~,
mANrL Marble works.

MARBLE EMASTLES.-Marbie works
INl The subscriber begs leave 10 inform h!s
friends and the public that he has increased his
,tock OF Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna,
i,rockedea, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved aud plain, Of the best
quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also. Marble Monu-
nents, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcned plaster, 81 IS per barrel
Also on hand large lot OF Connecticut Brown
Stene, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and Others 10 his stock, aud will endeavor
10 give satisfaction 10 all who may favor him with
their orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD.
On ST., bet. 18th ana 1874.
Oct Q-6m fm)
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nPiSiONS Or AfTOKNElS GEailk.
al uf The United States.-Ths undrrnirn.,


having just published octave edition of the
Official decisions OF The Attorneys General Of the
United States, expounuing the Constitution. sub
sisting Treaties with foreign nations. and the In
dian tribes. aud giving construction TO the public
laws of the country. IN five volumes, averaging
750 pages each. comprising all the decisions OF
that character made since the adoption Of the
federal constitution. and PRIOR 10 the 4lh day OF
July. 1851. and 10 be continued mp to the present
time. with synoptica notes and copious indices.
he respectfully announces his readiness TO answer
orders for the work, and 10 forward the same by
express, or otherwise, TO any par OF the Uuiieu
states.
Being The productions Of distinguished jurrs,s
and civilians, fully authorized 10 decide the vari.
ous questions OF civil. common. international.
constitutional, commercial. and municipal law.
hich have arisen in the course Of the admins
tration Of the government and bearing, a. they
do, upon nearly every subject Of civil polity and
il necessarily follows that they are
scarcely inferior in importance 10 the Constitution
which they defend and the laws which they ex.
pintn hey not only set forth the political econo-
my and fundamental principles Of the federal gov.
eminent. and the rules aud regulations enforced
IN It's administration, but they also defins the
powers and duties, and. in many instances the
compensation of its civil and military officers.
lne subjects OF national sovereignty, neutrality,
eNra"lIioa. &C, are therein thoroughly discussed.
ana our revenue laws, land laws, patent laws,
| pension laws &c, commented upon and ex
planned. II IS therefore belle q
| ministers, consnls, governors OF States, distrc
attorneys. marshals, collectors Of custom. any
veyors Of ports, naval officers. receivers of pub
moneys registers OF land Offices, Indian agents
officers of the army and navy and, indeed ali
public men Will ind these volumes valuable ac.
QUESTION TO their libraries. ~
| The editions put up in the style of Howard, :,
| Reports Of Decisions Of the Supreme Court, and
sold at the moderate price Of three dollar. per
| volume.
Librarians Of States and public institutions are
reminded that they may conveniently obtain the
work, through their representatives in Congress
II the latter are Immediately addressed upon the
subject.
ROBERT FARNHAM,
Pennsylvania avenne
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-aa" CA RD. EST.
To the Ladies IF Washtngto's. Georgeo,cn, AisT-

i T. k.--The Subcriber would respec tfuiiy
i inform his friends and the public that, hav
ing succeeded in filing several large houses
with pure Potomac and Rock Creek Ice, and
in making his contracts with responsible east
ern dealers for very superior article he L.
now prepared TO deliver the same punctuaIly in
any part Of Washington or Georgetown al the
lowest market price, and guarantees 10 supply Gus.
toners with any quantity required rnhont chang
fprice during the season. .>.
Orders left at the following places or sent
through the post office will meet with prompt al
tention "~, ..... &a.
Patterson &c Nairn, Pennsylvania avenue and
9th street, ..'... 1.... .1.-"@.
e. u. Gilman. Pennsylvania avenue, between
9Th and Th stfees. =. ~... ...
" Harbangh, 7h aud G. streets.
hdwell & Lawrence, Pennsylvania avenue and
14,h street. .- -.-.
T. {. McIn,ire, 7h and streets
w. II. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue and ~
street.
William Lord, 5th and G streets. 49,.
J. w. Nairn, New York avenue and 18th street
Edward Hail. market space, between 9th aud
Th streets. ..,
G. Rdeeley, Pennsylvania avenue, between
10Th and 18th streets. ..
DR.. ]. 3. Gardner, Capitol Hill.
T. M. p King, and 18th streets.
F. S. Walsh Navy Yard. ...".
c. P. WannalI New York avenue and 9th street.
L. r. Iiolmead Maryland avenue . nd 18th street
w. w. Birth. Sd street. next To Trinity Church
J. w. So,horon & Co.. Georgetown.
Families will he supplied hy The week month.
or for the whole year, al ONE PRICE, aud fills sHp-
ply GUARANTEED.
. Notice Of hange Of residence. IL given at the
Office Instead of 10 the driver will always prevent
disappointment. a. s."
Should mistakes or neglect occur on The part oi
those delivering the ice if notice is given al the
office. it will he immediately attended 10.
lee kept constantly IN hand at Eliol's drug store
corner T and 18th streets. which can he had in
large or email quantities. al the lowest market
rates. L. J. MIDDLETON,
Office, northeast corner of F and 18th
streets, ana Easby's wharf
II Persons wishing u be supplied will please
send their names. residence. and quantity per
day. tothe office or any OF the places above named
March II.
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THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors aud others desiring 10 obtain letters
patent for inventions. are requested 10 comnuni-
cate directly with The editor OF the PEoPLE Jour
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared. with the nrlosl fidelity and dispatch.
Patent business Of every description promptly al
tended To. Persons wishing for information rela-
tive TO patents or inventions. may all times
snlt the undersigned, wah0m charge. either per-
sonaly al his Office, or by letter To those living
al a distance, he would stale. that all The needtul
steps. necessary 10 secure patent, can be- ar
ranged by letter. just well - if the party were
present. All consultations and buslnras strictly
confidential. Patrat> prun,piy secured in Eng
land. France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States, model OF The inven.
ton Is always necessary. In size il should not
exceed one cubic foot ..' aa..
ALFRED z. BEACH,
Editor of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, Gsc.,
No sd Nassau street, New York.
Nov Ga ....s.
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MANAGERS OFFICE MARYLAND

loyI-R. France IL Co., managers OF the IIary.
land State Lotteries. would respectfully warn the
public against the fraudulent schemes recently
gotten UP and extensively circulated through the
country by George w. Male a. Co." and . B. b.
Mars & Co." These fictitious parties have repre-
sented themselves as Managers" and though
having their circulars dated in Jersey City. and re.
guessing their correspondents TO address them al
the New York post office, have in order to aid
their fraudulent designs the circulars stamped in
the Baltimore post office. TO make IL appear that
they are connected with the authorized lotteries OF
this State. The whole is fraud, against which
the public is cautioned.
r. France & Co. are the sole manager. Of the
MARYLAND State lotteries, and any other lotteries
purporting 10 be decided by the Maryland draw
ings are frauds Mar 7--2awif
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NOTICE To- I. s. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
AUDITORS OfFlcE, Pusr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
4..@ Noprmber l. 1853

-
TT HAS BEEN LONG THE PRACTICE
l. Of this Office 10 pay the drafts drawn and nego.
tailed 10y contractors for carrying the United
states mails, for the amounts. respectively. OF their
quarterly pay. II was established 10 accomino
late the onractors. and meet their necessities. in
advance OF the regular and slower process Of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants OF the department
and was intended only To apply 10 drafi per
route from eaca contractor for the Ditots amount
ldeduc,ing fines, collections. &c.) of his quarterly
pay; bun il has been, and is quite gen rally so
ni,nnderstood. as 10 be supposed TO allow any
aunlber OF drafts, and for any amount, not exceed
ing ia the aggregate. the contract pay for the quar-
Ter. A privilege conceded for accommodation (or
Il was never anything morei has thus been made
TO embarrass materially the business OF this Office
forced upon il the settlement OF the private ac.
counts of contractors. and thrown upon the ex.
lhanges oi the country, with quasi sanction OF
his Office, species Of paper currency unauthor.
ized by the laws.
IL not untTequently occurs, too, that this office is
exposed 10 great and unnecessary risk in deter.
mining upon the genuneness Of the signatures 10
| the assignments or endorsements of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made 10 pass before their presentation. - t.#
is therefore deemed proper 10 give this public
notice 10 contractors, and all concerned that from
and after the Isl day Of January, 1854, but one
draft for the pay upon each route per quarter will
be payed, or filed for payment, in this Office. This
draft should state upon liz face, that IL is the os
for the qnarts' end hS romtt tboih to be speci-
fedl on which is drawn: and the signature there
10 shsnld BE- atts.sd BY III. postmaster at tie place
,chers may be Srafcn ard other aDitness and
,acA axsignmsr: thereof should be attested Ly ttco
,oit,,esses.
VIM. F. PHILLIPS. -s
auditor Of the Treasury for the
Nov. l3. r. 0 Depatmsnf.
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HISTORY
DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES
BY the Author OF the Republic or the
.. United Statos, do.

TNHIS important work is now in press the fir,l
i volume OF which will be issued early IN tn.
,uiumn of 1854
The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers ard in due time they will pub.
.lsh in rhe several States complete list ofsgent>
who will be prepared 10 furnish copies promptly
IN every part OF the UHion. 9"
That the author may have ample time TO prepare
as work according 10 hi views of completeness
hat the publishers may be enabled 10 ssri.. the
ininbers with promptness and at stated periods
hereby protecting the interest OF their agents. ih-
oliowlng arrangement Is announced in the full
,'onhdencr that II will prove acceptable ALL viz
To stereotype the next six numbers. making ten
all. Inns completing the first volume before any
pors are published
The numbers i'll then be issued monthly. with
nut Interruption 10 the end Those who prefer
the volume bound will he accommodated without
.xtra charge tor binding and the numbers already
,unli>hed. from one 10 four. will BE- taken in par
ay, i mol injured AT heir full cost 10 subscribers.
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months. the publishers are not unmindtul Of th-
Earnest desire of many speedily 10 possess the
work The necessity OF accommodating the an
nor. whos- labors incessant. will appear OBJ,
siou, 10 all without particular explanation. .
DAYTON i WENTWORTH,
Publishers S6 Washinsto ST., Boston
Mar. l5-tf~ .
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FOR BANK OFFICERS, BANK DIREC-
TORS, NOTARIES PUBLIC.
THE BANkERS MAG AZINE AND


i Statistical Register, contains: |. Revenue
expenditures and Debts in detail of the several
States. II. Debts Of Cities. ILL., Late and I'm
portant Decisions upon Banks, Banking Bills OF
Exchange, Promissory Notes. Usury. " Dccis.
ions (SynopsesJ Of the Supreme Court and Court
of Errors of New York, upon Banks, Banking
Bills, Notes, &c. v. Statistical Returns OF Goll,
Silver, Coins, Coinage, Bullion, DC. vi Fluctu
,uaions in Railroad City, State, and Comfy
Bonds for each month. VII. Prosre of Banking
IN the several States. VIII. Banking Statistics OF
every State in the Union. TX. Finances ofEuro-
pean States. ..a. II. ...
THE BANKERS MAGAZINE for ls5o-2-:3
contains entire |. Gilbarls Treatise on Bank.
ing. II. Lawson'> History OF Banking. III. Man
ual Of Gold and Silver Coins by Eckfedt and Du
5ois. OF United States Mint w. McCuoch's
Essays on Money. Coins. Exchange. v. A Man.
ual for the Of Notaries Public and Bank OH
GERS, comprising: l. Origin and Functions OF No.
taries Public. 2. Foreign Law. 3. American
Law Of Bills and Notes. 1. sight Bills S. Prac-
ical Forms. (Iais last Work published sefaratriy
81, mailsa to ordsr,3 ~ -.
The March number will contain: /. Charter
and Bylaws OF the Sixpenny Savings Bank z
Financial and Commercial Retrospect Of Europe
Tor 1853; with copiou. Financial Stock. and other
Tables Of Europe. NontAiy. Fire Dollars per an
NAN. All subscriptions and orders 10 be sent,
per mail. 10 J. SMITH HOMANS.
Feb 2i--eodlw 10 Wall street. New York
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@ail aaaas.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAJ RO -
For Cuci,lnasi, Louisville. hidianapoi I, Cslsm

BALTIMORE AND OHIO Raj RO ~
For Csacialnati, LoaisviLs. Indianapoi Cslsm
5us, Zanesrille Cievei0nd, Tokado,
Chicago and 81. Louis.
rNHROUGH TICKETS for all the above
II points can be had at the railroad station in
Washington.
Passengers leaving Washington al 8, A. NJ,
arrive 10 Wheeling in time TO connect with the
splendid steamers WINCHESTER and DUR
NAL for Wellsville, 40 miles from Wheeling /;
thence direct by railroad 10 Cleveland, Toledo,
Chicago, and Alton; thence by steamboat IS miles
70 81. Louis. Leaving Washington al S, p. M,
they will connect the next afternoon with the
splendid UNION LINEn STEAMERS for Gin
cinnati and Louisville, and for Indianapolis by
railroad from Lawrenceburg
Through tickets sold for Cincinnati, Louisville,
and Indianapolis; also for GAINESVILLE and Colum-
bus, by national road stages from Wheeling.
Passengers holding through tickets can lie over
at any point on the route. For information and
tickets, apply 10 T. II. PARSONS, Agent, Wash
inSton.
]. H. DONE,
Feb Tiff Master, Transportation.
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COLLINS, BOVINE u CO., IIth street,
~ ID door north of Pennsylvania avenue, i'm.
porters and manufacturers, offer low cash prices
every variety Of account books, paper, fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notarial presses
cheap.
registers sets of books for societies. writing desks
scrap books, shipping receipt books, patent ink
stands, tin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writer's bankers note cases, states, pencils. chess
men, perforated board copying presses, bills OF
folios, gold and steel pens, superior writing ink
elastic paper holders, seal presses, pass and copy
books, penknives, backgammon boards wax, wa
fers, tissue paper Fancy stationery in great va.
riety. Books ruled and bound TO pattern.
Job printing executed al low rates Cards, cir.
culars. bill heads, checks. receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
LA and l76 Pearl street, New York.
Nov S--tf
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misftllanfons.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.

4 III u i EUI u " " N ~ Il u.
A N Illustrated Record of Agriculture, Me.
IN chanics, Science. aud Useful knowledge
published monthly by ALFRED L. BEACH, No
SO Nassau street, New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS n VOLUME.
Sent by Mail to any part oftle United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages OF letter
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
ProfuseIy illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics inventors, manufacturers,
and people ofevery profession. viii find in the PEo-
PIES JOURNAL repository Of valuable information
peculiarly suited 10 their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, my cents rolNms.
Subscriptions may be seni by mail in coin. post
Office stamps. bills al the risk of the publisher.
The name of the post Office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired 10 be sent, should be
pLasJ'!y Wyitte,t. Address postage paid,
ALFRED 4. BEACH,
No. SO Nassau street, New York City.
Na- Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and voumes always on hand Tor
sale. Single copies Ii cents each, 10 he had at
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
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] .r-ua J. FOR MOUNT VERNON AND

sTrYe FOR MOUNT VERNON AND
For, Washngton.-Fare, round trip,
81. From Alexandria, rs cen,s--A,rtssns N
Washington at 3 O'Clock, p. M--Thc Steamer
GEORGE WASHINGTON will make three trips
week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
leaving Washington at 9 and Alexandra al VI
o'clock, A. M.
Coaches leave the Capitol for the Boat at 81
o'clock, A. M. Coach fare, 10 cents. Persons
wishing the coaches TO call for them will leave
their names with Geo. & Thomas Parker Il Co
Refreshments TO be had on board the boat
JOB CORSON,
Sep.2l* Captar
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BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs' HALL,
Nos. l74 aid ITO Pearl street, Neao York.

COLLINS, BOVINE Il CO., Importers OF
~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery.
now offering one Of the largest and bcs, Sc.
lected stocks 10 the trade that be found in this
market. Our stock comprises all the various
styles and qualities wanted in the United States
and Canadas, consisting Of bath post, plain and
gil, edge plain, gilt, and embossed note; cap, let
ter, commercial note, commercial packet, and folio
post; Hat cap, deny, medium royal, sup royal !;
American and English drawing papers PLAN, en-
bosSed, and colored cards card, perforated, Bris-
tol, bonnet, and straw boards; blank pass, and
memorandum books Of every variety; fancy, mar
hle, and colored papers, al very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &C.. with an endless assortment OF
s,atoners' goods, and envelopes Of every descrip.
ton. COLLINS. BOVINE & co.
18th s. doors north of Penn. avenue.
Oct. 4-ly* (m)
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A UTOBiOGRAPHY or a JOURNEY
IN man Printer--The Workngman's Way in
the World, being the Autobiography ofa Journey
man Printer.
Classic and Historic Patriots by James Bruce.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS
Feb % Book store near 9th street
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-r.as ALEXANDRIA, AND WAsaI-

rT-ss ALEXANDRIA AND WASH
sssEissGsggs.zaas ssEiesess.sg.a ngton Boat--The WASHINGTON
will leave the regular steamboat wharf The boat
has fine comfortable saloons. The coach leaves
the Capitol at s, 10, IL, 24, 4, and 81 O'Clock.
Leaves Alexandra At s, 10, IL, 2t, 4, and 81
o'clock.
Leaves Washington at 9, LII, 8, ii, and 81
o'clock.
The above Boat can be chartered for public q
select parties JOB CORSON
E. Sep 2l-tf* Cantain.
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THE NEBRASKA Out sTION.-The Ne.
i braska Question, composing Speeches in the
United States Senate, by Douglas, Chase, Smith,
Everett, Wade, Badger, Seward, and Sumner
with other information. Price, 25 cents .
Jus, published and for sale at ...-..s
TAYLOR L MAURY'S
Book store, near 9th street, Penn. avenue.
Mar S ... ..+s ,'... .,.. ~ ="
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NEW BOOKS.
nICHARD WILLIAMS, the Patagonian

ID ICHARD WILLIAMS, the Patag0ntal
~ Missionary; by the Rev. James Hamil
ton. d. u.
Jaqueline Pascal; or, A Glimpse Of Convent
Life al Port Royal.
The Flower efthe Family Book for Girls.
The Religions of the World, and their Relation
TO Christianity; by F. ID. Maurice.
BerridgeS Christian World Unmasked; by Rev.
Thos. Guthrie, ID. ID.
Parleys Present for all Seasons.
The Edinburgh Doll, and Other Tales, for chill
drcn.
Fine English editions Of the following Juveniles
Guizot's Moral Tales. FL
Evenings al Home.
The Swiss Family Robinson.
The Little Savage; by Capt. Marryatt
Celebrated Children by NJ. Mason. !"
Sandford u Merton. 4
For sale by. GRAY S BALLANTYNE,
Dec II Hh street. near Odd Fellows Hall.
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THNHE COMING SrkUGGLE.--The Com
i ing Struggle among the Nations ofthe Earth
or the Political Events Of the mex, Fifteen Years
described IN accordance with Prophecies in Eze-
kel, Daniel and the Apocalypse.
Reprinted from the sixteih-thousand London
edition. For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Feb S Bookstore near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30

THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, deyo-
Il ted to Industry, Science, aud Mechanics.
Published weekly a, l2S Fulton street, N. T., tSun
Buildngs,) by Mum & Co.
Terms: 81 year; 81 in advance, and the rs-
mainder in six months.
Sep. TIT
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OVERLAND AND FOREIGN CoRREs

" pondence.--Taylor d. Maury have JUS, i'm.
ported a small lot OF the celebrated Overland and
Foreign Correspondence Paper, which will be
found Of an unusually fine quality.
Book and Stationery Store,
Mar near 9th street.