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TT,HE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW

TTyHE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
u and Choral Advocates the cheapest and
best Musical Paper in the world. This journal,
(Which has heretofore been published monthly
commences its fifth year in January next, and
thenceforwarded il viii be published every two
weeks--on every other Thursday; thereby giving
more than twice as much matter without any IN
crease in price, Each number contains sixteen
quarto pages, four of which new music, con-
ssting of glees, hymn tunes, chants anthems, ded-
cation and holyday pieces, and, in short, every
variety of music adapted to purposes Of religious
worship, TO public occasions and TO the home cir
Gle all of which will be of a practical character,
musical attachments. In the editorial department
OF the RsvieD engaged, Gn addition TO Mr..
Cady, the former editorD gentlemen of the highest
talent and rpest musical experience, among whom
are, George f. Root, VIM. b. Bradbury, Thomas
Hastings, and Lowell Mason and its circle of cor
respondence, home and foreign, is complete. The
Revie,o will also be regular medium for the an
nouncement of new musical publications by all the
leading publishing houses in the Union. The sub
scrpon list of this paper is now larger than that
OF any similar journal in the world, and the new
arrangements, rendering il the cheapest well as
III is hoped) the most valuable paper ever pub
ished, must largely increase its already unparal-
eed circulation.
Terms: One dollar per amnnm or sac copies for
fve dollars, always in advance.
lD- The music alone in volume would cost
over five dollars in the usual form. Besides this
there will be an immense amount of musical news,
essays criticisms, Instructions &c, sc, all for
only dollar Every one feeling a particle OF
interest in the cause ofmusic will surely subscribe.
Specimen numbers sent on receipt oftwo letter
postage stamps Address always post paid)
MASON BROTHERS,
% Park Row, NJ
Dec IA az t Es.s 800
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GALE OF PATENT-RIGHTs FOR THE

~ use Of Seelys Patent Lime and Cement
klin.-The practicabity and utility Of the above
invention, for the speedy and economical manu-
iaciure Of the best and pures, lime and cement,
having been fully demonstrated by the working
Of the kiln, erected by the undersigned upon his
patent, in the city of Washington, he now offers
10 the public generally opportunity 10 purchase
the paientrights for the several States Of the
Union. Rights for counties will be sold separate
ly If desired. The kiln is capable of burning more
lime than any three kilns in the country combined.
The average product Of the one built in Washing.
Ton is one hundred and ninety barrels Of lime per
day, with consumption Of only five cords of wood
as fuel. A Cement kiln built upon this principle
will burn between two hundred and fifty and two
hundred and ninety barrels Of cement per day
For the manufacture Of lime il is capable Of cal
ching either OF the various kinds of limestone Of
oyster shells.
Persons desiring TO purchase rights may confe
with Mr.. Samuel L. Harris, Washington, ID. C.
address him 10 box $50 Of the post Office in sale
city, he being fully authorized by me, IN,
agent in said matter SAMUEL J. SEELY.
WASHINGTON, D. c., February 20, 1854.
Feb 22-1m
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Oct. s-6m.
NEW GOODS! Bargains for CASH!

Nj r. w " ooDS. bargains IOr CaSh
In EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACIIhn -
Free Exhibition Of the most splendid ass 'r.a emit
of fall patterns, at the Metropolitan Paper ~ gng
and Upholstery Warerooms No. 5, Was ngton
Place, east side Of 7th street, S doors south Of
street. would most respectfully inform the citi-
Gems of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have Just received from the manufacturers
splendid assortment Of Paper Hangings, of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
rieties and kinds-viz: Cold Silver Velvet, Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
to SO so cents per piece. Borders Of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from l21 cents TO 50 so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 371 cents
to 81, and upwards, according TO quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted to give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibules are kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner.
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
at short notice, by skfu workmen.
Particular attention is calledt my IS cent Satin
Papers My assortment is unrivalled by any other
in this city. No trouble to show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till O'Clock in
the evening. JOSEPH I. X. PLANT.
Sep 24-3meod (m)
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NOTICE TO U. $. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
TT HAS BEEN LONG THE PRACTICE
AUDIToR's OFFICE, PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
November /, 1853


TT HAS BEEN LONG THE PRACTICE
i of this Office TO pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tlated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails for the amounts respectively oil their
quarterly pay. 1t was established TO accommo-
date the contractors, and meet their necessities in
advance Of the regular and slower process of pay
ing by the drafts warrants of the department,
and was intended only TO apply to one dyan per
route from each contractor for the tchok amount,
(deducting fines collections, &c., Of his quarterly
pay; but it has been, and is quite generally so
misunderstood, as 10 be supposed TO allow any
number OF drafts and for any amount not exceed
ingin the aggregate the contract pay for the quar-
ter. A privilege conceded for accommodation (lor
il was never anything more) 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-
changes OF the country, with quasi sanction OF
| this Office, species of paper currency unauthor-
lied by the laws.
1t not unfrequenty occurs too, that this Office is
exposed TO great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuincness of the signatures to
| the assignments endorsements of the various
| persons through whose hands these drafts are
| made TO pass before their presentation.
II is therefore deemed proper to give this public
notice TO contractors and all concerned that from
and after the LIST 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 its face that IL is tie only
one for the quarter end the route both to be speci-
fed) on which il is drawn: and tie signature there
to sheuld be atteed By tie postmaster at the place
wlere IL may be 6racn, and one other totness; and
each assignmer: thereof should be attested BIZ tyo
Uitnesses.
WIN. F. PHILLIPS,
Anditor of tie Treasury for Tie
Nov. 13. p. Department.
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
For Cmcinnati, Louisville, Indianapolis, CsiHm
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81 Chicago and 81. Louis.
THROUGH TICKETS for all the above
IL points can be had at the railroad station in
Washington.
Passengers leaving Washington at 8, A. M,
arrive 10 Wheeling in time 10 connect with the
splendid steamers WINCHESTER and DUR
NAL, for Wellsville, 40 miles from Wheeling /;
thence direct by railroad to Cleveland, Toledo,
Chicago, and Alton thence by steamboat IS miles
10 81. Louis. Leaving Washington at s, p. NJ,
they will connect the next afternoon with the
splendid UNION LINE" 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 Column
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 to i. H. PARSONS, Agent, Wash
ington.
J. H. DONE,
Feb 7-tf Master Transportation.
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OPINIONS OF ATTORNEYS GENER-
al of the United States,-The nnder Sirned

having just published an octave edition OF the
official decisions of the Attorneys General of the
United States, expounding the Constitution, sub
sisting Treaties with foreign nations, and the In
dian tribes, and giving construction TO The public
laws OF the country, IN five volumes, averaging
$50 pages each, comprising all the decisions oil
that character made since the adoption of the
federal constitution, and prior 10 the 9TH day oil
July 1851, and TO be continued up TO the presen,
time, with synoptical notes and copious induces
he respectfully announces his readiness TO answer
orders for the work, and TO forward the same by
express, or otherwise, TO any part Of the United
States.
Being the productions Of distinguished jurists
and civilians, fully authorized 10 decide the vari
Gus questions of civil. common, international
constitutional, commercial and municipal law
which have arisen in the course Of the admins
tration Of the government, and bearing, as they
do, upon nearly every subject of civil polity and
jurisdiction, il necessarily follows that they are
scarcely inferior in importance TO the Constitution
which they defend, and the laws which they ex
plain They not only set forth the political econo
my and fundamental principles of the federal gov.
eminent, and the rules and regulations enforced
IN It's administration, but they also define the
| powers and duties, and, in many instances, the
compensation Of its civil and military officers
ne subjects of national sovereignty neutrality
extradhion, &c. are therein thoroughly discussed
and our revenue laws, land laws patent laws
pension laws, &C., commented upon and ex-
planned. u is therefore, believed that public
ministers, consuls, governors Of States, district
attorneys, marshas, collectors Of customs. sur
veyors of ports, naval officers receivers of public
moneys registers of land Offices, {odian agents.
officers of the army and navy and indeed, ali
public men will find these volumes valuable a..
| QUESTION TO their Libraries.
The editions put up in the style OF Towards
Reports Of Decisions Of the Supreme Court, and
sold at the moderate price Of three dollars per
/ volume.
! Librarians Of States and public institutions are
reminded that they may conveniently obtain the
| work. through their representatives. in Congress
| If the latter are Immediately addressed upon tho
subject
ROBERT FARNHAM,
Pennsylvania avenue
March 6--2wrod
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GAZETTEER OF THE UNITED STATES
WILL POSITIVELY BE PUBLISHED

w in December LlpPINcorT, GRAMBo 81 Goa
new and complete Gazetteer Of the United States.
Edited by T. Baldwin and J. Thomas, NJ d.
With new and superb map of the United States,
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The publishers take pleasure in announcing the
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When the Gazetteer was first announced 800
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limit OF the book. But vast was the amount of
matter, accumulated through the personal labors
of the editors and their assistants, ms well AZ
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respondents in all parts of the United States, tho
work has sweed 10 near 1900 pages. The
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nENsIoN LAWs.-The last edition. COM

Ii piled by the Commissioner of Pensions in
1919. In addition, the resolutions laws, and ordi
nances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay 10 Of
fcers Of the line and the staff of the army the hos
pital department, and medical staff, and of the
quartermasters department; halfpay of the line
under the resolve of October 2lst 17S0; under
other resolutions to officers TO officers ofthemed-
ical department and medical staff, chaplans; and
Communication pay under the resolution OF March
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who served 10 the end Of the war; and acquired
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MisfslIamf0ms.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL

A N Illustrated Record Of Agriculture, Me-
IN chanics Science, and Useful Knowledge
published monthly, by ALFRED E. BEACH, No
90 Nassau street, New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent By Mail to any part Of the United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages of letter.
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
Profusely Illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics inventors, manufacturers
and people ofevery profession, will find in the Pro
PIES JOURNAL repository of valuable information
peculiarly suited to their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, .ffiy cents a volums
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
OIL stamps or bills, at the risk ofthe publisher
The name of the post office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired 10 be sent, should be
plainly scritten. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED L. BEACH,
No. sc Nassau street, New York City.
Va Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
sale. Single copies 10 cents each, TO be had at
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
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MANAGERS OFFICE MARYLAND

lS54-R. France & Co, managers OF the Mary.
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 e. Co" and . b. Il.
Mars 81 Co." These fictitious parties have repre-
scented themselves as Managers" and though
having their circulars dated in Jersey City, and
guessing their correspondents to address them at
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
thus State. The whole is fraud, against which
the public is cautioned.
X. France d Co are the sole managers OF the
maryland otste lotteries, and any other lotteries
purporting to be decided by the MARYLAND draw.
fngs are hauas Mar T-2awn
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CARD.
To the Ladies Of Washington, Georgetown, ALer

TIC E.--The Subscriber would respectfully
i infom his friends and the public that, hav
ing succeeded in filling several large houses
with pure Potomac and Rock Creek Ice, and
in making his contracts with responsible east
ern dealers for a very superior article, he is
now prepared TO deliver the same punctually in
any part Of Washington or Georgetown at the
lowest market price and guarantees TO supply GUS
toners with any quantity required fcthont chan 60
gprice during the season.
Orders left at the following places or sent
through the post Office will meet with prompt at
tenton: .M 1.
Patterson & Marin, Pennsylvania avenue and
9th street,
z. D. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue, between
9Th and eth streets
Y. Harbaugh, 7th and streets.
Kidwell Il Lawrence, Pennsylvania avenue and
14th street.
T. C. McIntire, Th and streets
W. II. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue and Al
street.
William Lord, 5th and G streets
j. w Nairn, New York avenue and 18th street
Edward Hall, market space, between 9th and
7th streets
A. G. Ridgeley, Pennsylvania avenue between
18th and 20tk streets. ,s.,
DR.. ]. B. Gardner Capitol Hill.
z. M. P. King and 18th streets.
F. S. Walsh, Navy Yard.
c. p Wannall, New York avenue and 9th street.
/. r. Holmead. Maryland avenue and 7th street.
W. w. Blrtn, 81 street, next 10 trinity church.
]. w. Sothoron 81 Co.. Georgetown.
Families will be supplied by the week or month,
or for the whole year. at ONE PRICE, and full sup
ply guaranteed.
Notice of change Of residence, if given at the
office instead otto the driver, will always prevent
disappointment
Should mistakes or neglect occur on the part OF
those delivering the ice, If notice is given at the
Office, it will be Immediately attended 10.
Ice kept constantly on hand al Elioi's drug store
corner and 18th streets, which can be had in
large or small quantities, at the lowest market
rates. l.. J. MIDDLETON,
Office, northeast corner of F and 18th
streets and Easby's wharf
ID Persons wishing TO be supplied will please
send their names, residence, and quantity per
day to the Office or any of the places above named
March Ia.
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COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., 18th street

COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., nth street,
~ I'd door north of Pennsylvania avenue i'm
porters and manufacturers offer at low cash prices
every variety OF account books, paper, fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notarial presses
cheap.
Writing papers, notes. drafts, receipts, hotel
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 at low rates. Cards, cir
culars, bill heads, checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL
LA and 176 Pearl street, New York.
Nov 5-tf
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THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE. !

Inventors and others desiring to obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested TO commune
cate directly with the editor Of the PEOPLE JOUR-
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch
iatent business of every description promptly at
tended to. Persons wishing for information rela-
tive TO patents or inventions, may all times con-
suit the undersigned, acuhout charge, either per-
sonally at his office, or by letter. To those living
at distance, he would state, that all the needfu
steps, necessary to secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, just as well if the party were
present. All consultations and business strictly
confidential Patents promptly 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 it should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH
Editor Of the Peoples Journal Patent Agent, &C..
No Sc Nassau street, New York
Nov 23--*
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Socks, Stati0mfrp, 1T.
NIARBLE MANTLEs.-Marble works.-

lN The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Mantles comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, of the best
quality newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, ntes, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster, 50 IS per barrel.
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others to his stock, and will endeavor
TO give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
their orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD.
On E ST., bet 18th and 13.h.
Oct 9-6m (m)
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BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs' HALL,

Wos ia and 176 PcdrZ street, Veac York.
COLLINS, BOVINE g. CO., Importers OF
" foreign and dealers in domestic stationery
are now offering one of the largest and best Sc
lected stocks to 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
gilt edge; plain, gilt and embossed note; cap, let
ter, commercial note, commercial packet, and folio
post flat cap, denny, medium royal, sup. royal
American and English drawing papers plain, EN-.
bossed, and colored cards card perforated, Brs-
toll, bonnet, and straw boards; blank, pass, and
memorandum books, of every variety; fancy, mar
BILE, and colored papers, at very low prices Gold
pens with and without silver holders, and steel
pens cutlery &C., with endless assortment OF
stationers goods, and envelopes of every descrip-
ton. COLLINS, BOVINE & co.
18th 8. doors north of Penn. avenue.
4 Oct. 4--1y# (m)
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ADAMS AND HASKINS,
A ID rs.

Office on Pennsylvania apmme, betfreen 10Th and
1lM streets Washington, ID. c.
nLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, Estimates
IL and Contracts for new buildings prepared,
and their erection superintendent.
Old Buildings altered and modernized.
Draughts and Specifications Of Patents and
Drawings Of every description executed.
REFERENCES:
Hon. John Wilson, Com. General Land Office.
Hon. b. b. French, Com. Public Buildings.
Captain b. S. Alexander, U. S. Army.
Proi Charles G. Jeweu, Smithsonian Institute.
Dr. William p Johnson. Dec 3-3md (m)
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A PHOTOGRAPHY OF A JOURNEY
IN man Prnter.--The Workingman's Way in
the World, being the Autobiography ola Journey
man Printer.
Classic and Historic Patriots, by james Bruce.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Feb % Bookstore, near 9th street.
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THE NEBRASKA Theme
Il braska Question, composing Speeches in the
United States Senate, by Douglas, Chase Smith,
Everett, Wade, Badger, Seward and Sumner,
with other information. Price, IS cents.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Book store, near 9th street, Penn. avenue.
Mar s