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WOOD AND COAL.
HyHE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A
II Wood and Coal Yard on Fifteenth street, be-
tween and X, where persons wishing to obtain a
good article in the way Of fuel viii find II to their adj
vantage to call.
nov o5--Im. .....#.
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WpREsERvE YOUR HAIR.--At Lame
III mopd's, Seventh street) be bad Lyons
Ksthairon and Bary's TrcophsrOus, the genuine
srtislss nov T-ot
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wv c. CHOATE, Cupper, Leecher,

wv G. CHOATE, Cupper, Leecher,
W. Blceder. and Chiropedist keeps constant
" on hand good supply. Of the very best Swcd-
ish Ieeches None applied but those that are war
ranted fresh and healthy. Physicians in the country
can be supplied at the shortest notice Corns re
moved without pain or drawing blood and instant
relief produced Mr.. CHoArx does not practise any
humbug; his charges moderate, and he can be
commanded at any time.
Residence, Louisians Avenue, No. 4e, near Sixth
street nov 13-eolm
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u OTHwELL a. BROWN, AUCTION
II, GERS and Commission Merchants, Lou.
isana avenue opposite the Bank Of Washington, will
give attendance 10 all business committed TO their
charge and will make sales by auction Of all descrp
tons Of property real or personal They respectfully
solicit a share Of the patronage Of the public.
They are now opening and arranging for sale an
extensive assortment OF
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
Ofevery variety, 10 which they invite the attention
Of persons furnishing.
They have on hand q supply Of
APPLES AND ONIONS,
Purchased in Boston, and will shortly be provided
with
POTATOES.
All Of which viii be disposed Of at private sale.
nov 13-2aw2m
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DAVID A BAIRD,
PAPER-HANGER AND UPH0LSTERER,

4sl, Eighth Street, near Penn. Avenue,
MAS on hand an extensive and splendid assert
Nh mont Of paper-hangings, including gold, satin,
and common papers also, gold, velvot aud gold and
common borders, together with great variety OF
panel papers OF every description: consisting OF
French, walnut rose wood, maple oak, and pine with
all their various mouldings and ornaments, which he
pu up in the most workmanlike manner, and guar
anees satisfaction to all who may please to honor him
with their patronage.
Also on hand, gold and transparent and white and
buff linen shades, also picture cords and tasses Of
every description. nov. l3-3tawt
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EW AND lMFOIGTANI BOOhSs--Is-
~ rael and the Gentles, by DIR. Isaac Da Costa
Paleys Evidences Of Christianity, with Notes and
Additions by Charles NJ Marine
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems Chris
tan Association of London.
Words to Win Souls, twelve sermons by eminent
Divnes Of the Church Of England.
Letters and Remains Of the late Rev. w. ii. Hewitt
son, vols.
The Works of the Rev. Edward Bickersteth, is vols
Autobiography and "reminiscences Of the Rev. VIM
Jay, of Bath.
Scripture Testimony TO the Messiah, by John Pye
Smith, D. d. For sale by
GRAY 4 BALLANTYNE,
nov 27--8t No 498 Seventh street.
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DEAUTIFUL NEW JUVENILES. --sun-

VEAUTIF y 10 INV JO FTfINHIIHIos-~ouH
ID day Afternoons iL the Nursery, or Familiar Mar
ratives from the Book Of Genesis.
Light Through the Clouds, or Peace and Joy in Be
heying.
The Nursery Goyerness, by the author Of "Tbe
Week"
Addresses 20 the Young by Alexander Fletcher,
D. d. For sale by GRAY 4 BALLANTYNE,
nov III No. 49s, Seventh street.
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IDINKING, AND UMBRELLAs.-Tbe sub
scyiber continues 10 pink ruffes, founces
aprons capes tslnss scarfs ioseys &c. at the short
est notice.
Umbrellas and parasos repaired. A general assert
ment Of umbrellas for sale, by
DANIEL PIERCE
No 957, Pennsylvania sy. near 18th street
nov Is
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NOR SALE, A NEW TWO-STORY
II. and attic frame HOUSE, situated on X street.
between Sixth and Seventh, containing eight large
and well arranged rooms, with side and back alley,
and about one hundred yards from the Northern Lib
erty markethouse.
inquire Of J. F. HODGSON, Tin Plate and Sheet
Iron worker, No. 405, Seventh street near ii.
nov oT--1wN
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l,HARLEs G. TUCKER, WsshinEton,

ltHARLEs G. TUCKER, Washington,
~ Attorney and Agent for Clnims, and Commission
ar Of Deeds for all the States revolutionary, naval in
valid and halEpay pensions obtained; also bounty land
for services in all the in which the United States
have been engaged and for the services Of volunteers
In the Texas Revolution Of 1886. Having copies Of
ali the muster-rolls Of the Texas Revolution, he is
prepared 10 give prompt attention to the claims OF all
who served, and Of the heirs of those who died or
were killed while in the service.
Office and residence, No. 5ls Maryland avenue.
nov la--dAwly
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THE PEoPLE,s SAFETY FUND.

$50 Agents wanted to canvass for the above, TO
whom liberal discount win be given.
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USOR SALE OR LEAsE.-A number Of un-
II improved lots for sale or lease located in various
psrts Of the city. v. WAND.
nov l7-dH
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Real Estate Agency and Conveyancer.
TTyHE undersigned, having resided in Washington
u for the last twenty-four years. and being well
acquainted with the citizens, particularly the large
services 70 persons desiring TO purchase sell Real
Estate or rent and collect the rents dc He has now
for sale many desirable houses varying in price from
$500 to 10000; with many vacant lots, egibly stu-
ated for building, at all prices
The undersigned is ready at all times TO prepare
Deeds, Deeds Of Trust, Deeds Of Release, Leases,
Articles Of Agreement, Powers Of Attorney, In the
10 property Charges moderate in all cases.
J. GEORGE STOCK, Agent,
nov 18---lm No. 455 Eighth st between ID. and Z.
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GEORGETOWN ADvERTIsEmENTs.

"IDE AWAKE-Atth the old established
wv boot and shoe factory, High street, where may
DO found large and fashionable assortment of Boots
and Shoes, comprising every variety Of style and
quality, and at the very lowest market prices.
Especial attention is invited to the following:
For Gentleme,sr-
Fine calf Boots
Fine calf double soled Fear NRughts
Fine calf Congress Shoes
Fine calf Munroes
Fine calf Oxford Ties
For Ladiss--
Whole tan colored Caters
Whole Black Caters
For Msses--
Black and colored Caters
Black Morocco Boots
Boys, youths and servants Shoes, coarse and fine
500 pairs childrens Boots Shoes and Ankle Ties Of
all colors and sizes
Boots and Shoes made to order Of the best material
and workmanship, and ut the shortest notice.
nov l3--lm THOMAS BANGS.
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STEAM FACTORY-(

DALDWIN's STEAM FACTORY.-Con
ID tractors and builders can be supplied at all
times with Doors, SASH Bhnds, Mouldings BaIusters
and Newels, Of oak, walnut maple, mahogany, and
ing and turning, and all other work which the first
class steam machinery execute.
Factory corner Indiana avenue and Third street,
caat NJ Civ Hall. nov lS-3taw8m
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"ILLIAM TUCKER, Merchant Tai
w lor, No. 426 Pennsylvania avenue takes this
method of informing his friends and the public gem
orally that he has in store large and complete as
sortment of
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, AND VESTINGS
of very superior qualities selected with great care
and which cannot fail to please the taste Of the most
fastidous. All Of which am prepared to make up
at the shortest notice. and in the best and most APP
proved styles and at prices that cannot fail to suit
the most economical.
n. B. few of the latest and most approved styles
OF Over Garments in store ready for exhibition.
nov 13-eodl milf II
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DUTTER! BUTTERy BUTTER Just
ID received, and for sale wholesale and retail, a
prime lot Of Goshen and Gades Butter; also fresh
supply Of roll Butter every week from Loudoun county
Virginia, at G. b. RICES
Provision Store, % High street. between First and
Second, and at stall No. 2, Market-house.
N. B-Hotel and boarding-hous proprietors will
do well to call and examine my stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere. nov 13-lm
TABINET and Undertaking Business is
~ still continued ut the establishment of the late
William King, Congress street. between the canal
and Water street, Where oil orders will meet with
prompt attention. nov 18--2w
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CUMBERLAND COAL.--we have on the
~ wharf a cargo Of the Cumberland C.al and Iron
Company superior coal Consumers Of Cumberland
coal would do well 10 try this article, which will
deliver carefully screened in all cases.
W.. WATERS a CO.,
nov 10 Office corner OF and 18th SITS.
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WEIGH a. WILSON,
Merchant TailOrs, Bridge street,
One door east Of Bank Of Commerce, Georgetown.
nnv 13-Jy
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n MOTHER opportunity will be offered
N 10 those persons who have not laid In their
winters supply Of Coal 10 do 80, at twenty-five cents
the vessels upon their arrival The coal will be from
Philadelphia and Of the best qualities, both red and
white ash egg sire. Orders should be left at our
yard Immediately on 9TH between ID and 4 streets.
nov IA YOUNG A MOORE.
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ExTENsIvE WOOD YARD.-The sub
IL scriber, having purchased the entire stock Of
Wood Of Captain James w. White so long and fa-
vorably known 10 the citizens Of Washington, an
10 the customers Of his predecessor and the
citizens generally that he intends 10 continue the.
business Mt the old stand Canal street. few yards
east of Seventh street bridge where he win endcavor
wood Of the best quality, at the most reasonable
prices His customers may always depend on getting
q good article and honest measure.
nov lg--sm THOS. s. BUTLER.
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LUMBER.

ME subscribers having established themselves
VIM Bird, corner Sixth and B streets, are prepared
to furnish all articles in the trade favorable terms
They solicit share of public patronage.
nov l3-eof GEO. w. GARRETT & co.
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WILLIAM r. EVANS,
Corner Of II and Seventh streets
Drugs, Chemicals and Fancy Articles Prescriptions
carefully compounded day and night.
nov lg VI 80
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-22

A Foxs REvEssE-A respectable man, Of the county Of
Montgomery, resided the banks of tho Hudson
day he bay the river shoot ducks wild
When he the river he six geese beyond He
determined TO wait for them to approach shore While
time and observe the geese At length be and
into the woods and out with very large bunch
in his mouth. He then entered the very silently
sank himself and then, keeping the the water
himself concealed he aoated among the geese Suddenly
Of % drawn under the water and the fox appear
cd the shore with the his back lie assembled the
bank, and found hole made by the tearing up of tree
This hole he cleared placed in the goose and covered with
great sreving leaves it The fox then e and
while he the hunter unbured the goose closed the
hole and resolved to await the ssue In about half hour
the fox returned with another fox in company They
directly to the place where the goose had been buried and
threw out the EARTH The goose could not be found They
stood regarding each other for time when suddenly
second fox attacked the other furousy IL offended
by the trick Of his friend During the battle he shot them
Creations.
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A SNOW ARCH.

The newspaper called the State Of Maine published
at Portland says that Of the greatest curiosities
witnessed at the White Mountains is now be found
Tuckermans Ravine," about three miles from the Glen
House. 1t consists Of arch of pure snow, spanning
the brook that tumbes the rocks from the SUBMITS
of the mountains The ravine is the receptacle of all the
that blows from the top Of Mount Washington and
there be doubt that during the winter it
ates the depth Of several hundred feet As the brook
begins to in the spring it its way through
der the snow, which gradually relts away at the APP
proac of summer making the cavity larger and larger
On the 10th Of July this ravne visited by several
gentlemen one of them being engineer, by whom the
arch measured 1t was found to be 100 feet long
"a wide, and 40 feet high, the inside and 266 feet
long and 40 feet wide the outside The forming
the arch is twenty feet thick. The gentlemen walked
through the arch in the bed of the brook and their
dinner at the foot of the cataract which falls thousand
feet down the side Of the mountains. The arch the
southeast side Of the mountain and is exposed the
Of the during most Of the day Last year remained
until August 10th, when rain Of several days
tnnance melted it away
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NATIONAL WASHINGTON MONUMENT.

The following article appears in the Union Of this
morning:
" Hon. ZADocK PRATT.-Ths gentleman, it will be
collected years since member of the House Of
Representatives from New York. He distinguished
for vigor of mind practical good sense, indefatgabe
business habits and kindness of heart He particularly
endeared himself to the mechanics Of the District and
informed that number Of them prompted by
gratitude for the interest he took in their welfare have
ingtoa Monument Society, with request that it may
have place in the structure being erected to com
memorate the fame Of the Father Of his Country The
inscription upon the block expresses the admiration of
mechanics for the distinguished gentleman whom they de-
light thus to honor"
Mr.. PRATT is worthy citizen and an enterprising
His energy and mechanical pursuits have enabled him
accumulate princey fortune, and he deservedy enjoys
the confidence of his neighbors The writer knoYs him
WELL and has esteemed him for many years. but protests
against the perversion Of the Monument designed
national tribute to the virtues of the Father Of his Coun
try into the Of recording the appreciation by his
friends or fellow craftsmen of any other man.
If this be permitted there hundreds Of others,
wealthy men, whose friends will desire to- perpetuate
their names by having them also pasered into the walls of
the Washington Monument which will then soon become
sort of advertising medium and from the friendly
mate entertained Of who have the to procure
friendly expressions the natural step will be to record
of the virtues of quack medicines.
If the Managers Of the Monument this per-
version of its design, 1t SHOULD be- and it probably will
regarded abandonment Of the expectation Of fur
Their public Contributors Wasatrye. Monument
july 20. A NEW YORKER.
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In the London Quarterly Review for July, 1914 is
Review Of "WAyERLEY," which concludes thus eve
cannot but wish that the ingenious and intelligent
thor of Waverley had rather employed himself in re-
cording Historically the character and transactions OF
his countrymen siry years since than in writing work
which, though may be in its facts almost true and in
its deneatons perfectly accurate, will yet in sixty
years hence be regarded, rather probably digardd
as mere romance and the gratuous invention of a
! facetious fancy"
Ia the Publishers Circular for June Is, 1854, occurs
this notice. " The sale Of the cheap edition Of Wa
verley after the many forms it has appeared in has
already, it is said exceeded twenty-five thousand"
Two-thirds Of the assigned period for disregard have
passed. but without any symptoms of the fulflment Of
this demi-prophecy.
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CoNGREsS-YEsrrRDAY

The ShsArE, after receiving various reports and
allowing the INTRODUCTION of bill fixing the time
for the next meerag of Congress, resumed the con-
sideration Of the Homestead Bill, SO called, the
question being upon a substitute combining the
homestead, graduation, and presumption principles
After much debate the bill was passed-ayes 36,
noes ll-and the title SO amended as to express the
object in part, to wit: I" An act to provide home
stead for actual Settlers graduate the price of the
public lands to purchasers and actual settlers, and
for other purposes" The bill to provide for the
payment Of the Texas debt was passed by vote Of
81 to 49, This bill appropriates eight and half
millions Of dollars.
In the course Of the day the Senate hold long
Executive session, and afterwards passed seve-
raj bills.
In the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the bill
from the Senate authorizing the extension of the
Alexandra and Washington Railroad into the Dis
trict Of Columbia was passed, with an amendment
authorizing the extension Of the Railroad from Bal
tmore to some point on the Potomac river opposite
to and near the city Of Alexandra.
The House entertained question Of privilege, on
motion Of Mr.. BAYLY, OF Virginia, and ordered ;
made against that gentleman in regard to his &C
ton upon the payment Of the Mexican indemnity
under the treaty Of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
The House then took up the private bills on the
Speakers table, Of which more than dozen were
passed-among them one to allow pension to Mrs
Pamela Brown, widow Of Major General jacob
Brown, late Of the United States Army at the rate
Of $50 per month from February, 1888. CThe 25tf
Of the present month will be the 10th anniversar,
Of the hardfought battle Of Bridgewater, in which
I Gen. Brown received three wounds, the closing VI
of one of which caused his death in 1929
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THE TEXAS DEBT BILL.

The Senate yesterday passed bill of much i'm
paEtanee to large number Of persons who have
been awaiting the nssemenis Of Congress on that
subject with commendabls patience. Il is . bill "a
provide for the payment Of such creditors of the
late Republic Of Texas as were comprehended IN
the Of Congress Of September 9th 1885, It provides
that in lieu Of the Of i've millions Of dollars pay
able under the said to the State Of Texas in five
cent stock Of the United States he issuing Of which
stock was restricted by Of the provisions Of said
the Secretary Of the Treasury shall pay to the creditors
of the late Republic Of Texas who hold such bonds
other evidences of debt for which the Of that
Republic were pledged reported to be within the
provisions Of the Of the 9th September 1885, by the
report Of the late Secretary of the Treasury to the Pre-
sden Of the United States and approved by him the
18th day Of September, 1861, which come within the
provisions Of said act according to the opinion upon the
Texas compact of the present Attorney General Of the
United States addressed the Secretary Of the Treasury
under date Of 26th September 1863 the sum OF eight
million FIVE hundred thousand dollars to be apportioned
among the said holders pro rata The interest the debt
embraced in this act is to be determined by the existing
laws of the State of Texas and in all where the
State of Texas may have paid any portion Of the debt
bove described the Secretary Of the Treasury is to
fund the same, provided the shall not exceed the
proportion which would have been allowed to the creditor
creditors If such payment had not made by the
State of Texas No payment s to be made under this
any holder Of the securities evidences Of debt
for unless the holder thereof shall first release
all claim against the United States for account Of
the said securities and, before payment Of the moneys
aforesaid the Secretary Of the Treasury is required te
give ninety days notice. by public advertisement of the
time at which said payment will be made, and no pay
shall be made any bond certificate, or evidence
of debt which shall not thirty days before the time limit
ed by said notice. be presented OF the Treasury Depart
This act is not to take effect until it shall be as
scented to by the Legislature Of the State Of Texas
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THE NOBILITY OF LABOR.
yaom run ANDERSON Is. q. J GAZETTE

FROM rHE ANDERSON (s c.) GAZETTE
Under this head the Southern Patriot sermonzes in an
excellent article It is text which eloquence may
dwell and argument sound and serious be deduced 1t is
fact amentaby true too true fear for the good Of
the country that there is feeling continually on the in
crease that manual labor is ignobe and worthy only of
slave Gentlemen too frequently judged by the tex
tuc Of the coat they have their back by the deca
Of their hands, the fairness Of their skin while in truth
it is the heart that constitutes the true gentleman and
the raiment is test of his gentiity
than the beard is index of manhood The meaning
the word gentleman is meek man, being composed Of
the adjective gentle and the man. Society has 80
corrupted this word that its definition now depends upon
the tastes Of those defining it. Labor and geny are
not antagonistc The connection between them in their
true Specifications is strong that they almost nsep
arabic. Every who labors is not gentleman but
no man be gentleman without labor in some way,
though the spheres in which labor are various as
the human face Some Of the greatest men were the
hardest workers 1t by this that they become
great Who would think Of having fruitful crops without
abor The soil must be cultivated it will not pro-
ducc. So great spontaneous production Of
Nature but they formed by the severest toll the
strctest sedenial, and the most active energy. Me-
chancs, lnborers and farmers often snared at be-
their hands horny, their clothes soed but do
these reflect that tits those very mechanics aborers
and farmers who mainly contribute to sustain the Gov
eminent It Is upon them that safety honor rests
they the strong of the State the Notifications
the Republic The man who at them because Of
their calling in life derides manual labor and toll is no
honor to the race of humanity, popnjay whose
mind is cramped by the foolish whims and caprces
fashion Has of these mock gentlemen ever contr-
bued his mite to the support Of the great of
manity Is the world benefited by his existence or is
he burden and curse to it All must latter
conclusion.
Labor is one Of the first commands of God Idleness
is deprecated in the holy writ the honorable the
other dshonorable Labor strengthens the physical con-
stiuton it gives power to the mind it ennobies the
feelings and makes great and good citizens Idle
ness the contrary, mpars the body, enervates the
mind, destroys natural integrity, promotes dissipation
and is Of incaculable evil 1t will on examine
on be found to be the root of ntemperance and debau
cherry and in many instances Of crime 1t wrecks the
physical system, debases the mental faculties fills
prisons and poor-houses, and cumbers the earth with
race of beings who live upon the sweat of Others brow
and pass off the stage Of life without beneftng others
or developing themselves. Is not labor then gen.
teel than idleness