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~ The Voyages and Adventures Of Sir Amgas
Leigh, Knight OF Burrough, in the county OF DE.
Won, in the reign Of her most glorious Majesty
Queen Elizabeth, rendered into modern English,
by Charles Kingsley, author Of" Hypotin," ALTON
Locke" &c.
A Treatise on Punctuation, designed for letter
writers, authors, printers, and correctors OF the
press, and for the use Of schools and academies
with Appendix, containing Rules on the use OF
Capitals List Of Abreviations, Hints on the Pre-
psratiou OF Copy and on Proof Reading, Speci
mems Of Proof Sheets, &c, by John Wilson price
81.
Hewitt's Boys Adventures 10 the Wilds Of Aus
tralia.
An Essay on the Tides: Theory Of the Two
Forces by Alexander Wilcox, NJ. ID.
Patent Office and Patent Laws, or guide 10
inventors, and book Of reference for judges, law
yers magistrates, and others, with Appendices,
by ]. g. Moore, price 81 Is.
The Altar al Home, Prayers for the Family and
The Closet, by Clergymen in and near Boston,
second edition.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR d MAURY'S Bookstore,
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and MeIodeons for Cash.

IL GRACE WAT Frs, the great Music and
III Piano Forte dealer, 1873 Broadway, New
York. prefering to share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay it to the sharpers OF
Wall stveet, TO raise available means to enable him
TO seu the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three Of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those of several of the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons of the best Boston.
New Haven New York, and Buffalo makes al
tording an opportunity for selections not TO be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted Second.
hand Pianos at great bargains-prces from 500 to
10 $3.50. Music and musical instruments of all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads of schools
supplied on the best terms Music sent by mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues of mu-
sic and schedule of factory prices of Pianos, Melo
deems and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free OF postage.
r1-d2m
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CCorT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

- Usher Of this large and popular family journa-
offers for the coming year (lS54) a combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia week.-Mrs.. Among the new
features will be and brilliant series of orgi-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
OF the Last Century. Ali who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends of the American Revo
Iuiion,n published for fifty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tons. The first of series Of original novellettes
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights the Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about TO be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail to elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, ETC., etc, is also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novelette, to follow the above. Mrs Mary
Andrews benson, author OF Home Pictures, Pa
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove and II. c. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife-a
graphic picture OF early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lections from Mrs Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairve, Lille Lilberne, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers the news
of the day, graphic editorials, full reports of the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, etc, etc.
Terms--One copy one year 81; two copies one
year 50 four copies one year 50; nine copies one
year, and one 10 the getter up of the club, $40
twenty copies one year and one to the gstter up
OF the club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No Ill Chestnut St, Philadelphia.
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100 600 COPIES SOLD !--Lloyd's
lOO. OOO GREAT STEAMBOAT WORK will
J,,/o .kr ~ AL oc

be ready on or about the Gath OF October
Contentss
FIRST Application of Steam.
Life of John Fitch-Engraving of his first Boat.
Life OF Robert Fulton-Epgravng of his first
American Boat on the Hudson River.
Robert Fulton and Lvingsion's first Ohio River
Boat-Corect Likeness-Full Particulars.
Lsirobe's Fir,t Boat.
First Sieubenville Boat.
First Explosion on the Western Waters; from
an Eyewitness.
Maps of the Western Waters Towns, Cities
aud Distances laid down correctly.
List OF Steamboat Elk posions since 1912; Names
of Killed and Wounded; List of Steamboats,
now aloai.
Correct Views OF Pittsburg, Wheeling Cincin-
natl, Louisville ST. Louis, and New Orleans, i'm
1855; sketch of each place; Population, Bush
ness, &c, &c.
Fss, Time OF Boats on the Ohio and Mississippi
Rivers
List of Steamboat Officers on the Western
Waters.
The New Steamboat Law-Wnh Comments
Disasters on the Lakes; Names Of Lost, Killed,
and Wounded.
The High Water in 1910, 1884, IS47.
List OF Plantations on the Mississippi River.
Important United States Supreme Court Steam
boat Decisions.
Three hundred pages, with one hundred en-
cravings, handsomely bound BY RENTING One
Dollar, post padD you will receive a copy Of the
above work.
Orders from the trade solicited, and agents
wanted iuevery town and city to canvas for the
work.
Address JAS. T. LLOYD " Co.
Post Office Buildings, Cincinnati, 0.
Il
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IoHN III. BUTHmANN. tmportsr and

John ii. BUTHMANN, Importer and
y Dealer in Wine, Brandy. Cigars, &c, Penn
sylvania avenue, south side, between Al and 9th
streets, has received part of his fall supplies
Madeira, Sherry, Port, of various grades and
prices.
Coguac Brandy, pale and dark, from very high
order TO fair article.
Scotch Whisky, Schiendam Gin, OF superior
quality.
Jamaica Rum, Monongahela Whisky, extra
fine.
Caracoa red and white, (Anisetie OF Dussel-
dorf on the Rhine,) Maraschino
London Brown Stout,
Edinburgh Scotch Ale.
Champagne Of Mumm's and Moet's 81 Chan
don's Imperial, Heidseck IL Co., Mumm's, and
Moet Il Chandon's Verzenay and de Rougement.
Also sparkling ST. Peray, pink and white
With an assortment of Havana Cigars.
Regalia FL Car, Regaa la Viilanueva
Is la ebay, Venezulano.
Villanueva, Londres, Humos, &c
Also large assortment Of Rhine Wine, (some
sparkling) and French Wine, red and white, from
the highest price 10 a fine Bordeaux table Wine.
Dec o
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EVERETT HOUSE.

North Side OF Union Square, New York.
THIS establishment, erected on the most
Il prominent and delightful Park New York
affords, is approaching finish, and, when com
pleted, will combine all that skill can devise and
money supply 10 render il the most desirable hotel
yet constructed.
The propretors Of this establishment respect
fully announce that the house will be open on the
first OF October next for the accommodation Of the
public
Applications will now be received from parties
wishing TO make arrangements for the winter
months.
The public patronage is respectfully solicited
CLAPP a. JOSLIN.
HAwLEy D. CLAPP,
A. c.. JosLIv Sent 2O-p
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NEW GROCERY, WINE AND LIQUOR
STORE

THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his
IL friends and the public, that he has opened
a new store, No. 474, Penn. Avenue, between
I'D and 4 and half street, Fizgerald,s Build
Hotel,
large and varied assortment Of Foreign and
Domestic
WINES, LIQ U ORs, Sc CARS,
And Fine Groceries,
Consisting of fine Teas, Sugar, Flour. Soap,
Olives, Raisns, Figs, Sardines, Anchovies, Otard.
Marrcti 81 Co, Pinet g. Co, and Colonel Cha
bard's Brandies, IN cases, demijohns and casks
Old Jamaica Rum, Sherries, Madeira, Port OF
various descriptions; St Julien Claret, Cha
teaux Margaux, in cases; Champagne Cider,
Brandy Fruits, Reynolds Edinburg Ale, Anne
sette, Msraschino, Curacao, Absynth, Champagnes
and large and various description of Havana
Segars.
Also, Porter, Ale and Cider.
Families are particularly requested 10 call and
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Members OF Congress also informed, that
their orders will be promptly attended 10, and de-
vered al their houses on the shortest notice.
A general assortment Of Fine Havana Segars
imported direct by the subscriber, at Wholesale
and Retail.
Officers of the United States Navy can have
their Mess stores put up at the shortest notice.
general assortment of
PRESERVED MEATS, SOUPS, NC,
Put up al the shortest notice, end warranted TO
Keep on long voyages.
Country orders punctualy attended 10, and
Country Produce, Of all descriptions, received on
consignment
JONAS p. LEVY,
No. Ala Penn. avenue, (north side,) between
Sd and "A streets, two doris east OF the United
States Hotel Oct 4--3t
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GREAT COMPLAINTS having been

GREAT COMPLAINTS having been
VI made of the irregularity of the running ofihe
boats between Washington and Alexandria, for
the accommodation of the public, the undersigned
has determined to the steamer GEORGE
PAGE as follows, viz:
From Washington, st, s, 81, and lii a. m. l, 3,
and Al, p. m.
From Alexandra, IT, 50, 1ot, a. m; 124, 2, 4,
and ST. p.
Omnibuses connecting with the boat will leave
the corner Of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue at 6, a. ct, and H. M; l2i, p, and Al,
p
Nov Tiff GEORGE PAGE.
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Keep,nr Grapes in wtnter.

| have packed grapes in various ways-in
cotton batting, in cotton wadding, with the
stems tied with twine and with paper between
layers-and have arrived at the conclusion
that none of these things are necessary, unless
the grapes are put into tight boxes. If so
packed, there must be some dry substance to
absorb the moisture, always passing off more
or less until the fruit becomes perfectly dry,)
otherwise it will mildew and. rot the grapes
The fruit keeps the best, think, to lei it hang
on the vines as late as it can and not freeze
pick in a dry day. place it in shallow boxes,
not more than two clusters deep; keep it in as
cool a place as you can, and not let it freeze,
and where there is sufficient circulation of air
to carry off the moisture. | have kept them
in this way antil April, and though towards the
last they were indented like raisins, they still
retained theirsdelicious flavor.
A. w. WEST, Bloomfield, N. Y.
Rural Bloomfield, NJ 7.
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JoYcE's TAsTELEss SOLUTION



TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
~ ENTLEMEN.--The valuable medicinal
M properties of Balsam Copaba have long
been recognized by the faculty but the great dis
advantage arising from its nauseous taste has
hitherto prevented it's administration in many
diseases for which il is particularly adapted The
usual Dsodas operandT of prescribing il, either
in the form OF an Emulsion Gelatinous Cap
sules, has been found satisfactory, being liable
10 some objection, either from the difficulty expe-
r-nced by some individuals in the degutition OF
the Capsule or the small quantity OF Copaiba gen.
orally found in the Emulsion.
Joyces iasteless solution OF Copaiba is the
most unique preparation yet introduced TO the
medical profession, as il contains 90 per cent. OF
the purest Para Copaiba without taste or smell,
and at same time mixes clearly and freely with
water, and is pronounced by the most eminent
physicians and nalytcal chemists In the old and
new worlds 10 contain all the medicinal proper
lies of Balsam Copaba without its dsagreable
characteristics.
Il Is an efficient preparation for all diseases of
the mucous membranes, and particularly Como
rheGa, Leucorrh9a, elect, painful hemorrhoida
affections, and in chronic irritation of the bladder
Sold in Washington wholesale, by
J. N. CALLAN,
and retail by Messrs. @. Stou IL Co., M p.
Kings, Patterson IL Marin, Ford 81 Brothers,
ID. s. Dyson, ]. b. Moore, DIR. w. b. Young,
X. A. Payne, Bury & Co., Navy Yard; III. NJ.
Mcpherson, jr, f. S. Walsh, ". Harbaugh,
Benjamin Franklin, -- McIntire, DR.. 3. f. Ty-
son, j. S, Lovejoy, j. W. Marin, Wallace Elliott
and John Milburn, and -- Pierpoint, Alex
andra.
Oct 5--6n
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THE MONUMENTAL HISTORY OF

Il EGYPT, recorded on the ruins Of
temples, palaces, and tombs, by William Osborne,
X. ). l., in two volumes, price $40.
Gyclopedia Of Universal History comprising
tabular views of contemporaneous events in all
ages, from the earliest records TO the present time
arranged chronologically and alphabetically, edited
by McBsrney, b. A., and Larreul Nett price 50
so.
Lives Of Men Of Letters ofthe Time Of George
III, by Henry, Lord Brougham, price 81 25.
Modern Mysteries Exposed and Explained, by
Rev. A. Mahan, first President Of Cleveland Uni.
versity.
Learning and Working, six lectures delivered
in WiIIs's Rooms, London, in June and July, 1854,
by Frederick Demion Maurice, M. A., chaplain OF
Lincolns Inn.
Hand Book for Young Painters, by G. X. Leslie,
II. A author of the Life Of Cerstsble, price 50.
Star Papers, or Experience Of Art and Nature,
by Henry Ward Beecber, price 81 25.
just received and for sale at the Bookstore Of
NI r. FARNHAM,
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MONDAY, December II, 1855.

Hon. Chas. Billinghurst of Wisconsin, Hon.
Alex. w. Buel, Of Michigan, James Morris, Of
New York, and Paul Willard, jry esq, Of
Massachusetts, we're admitted Attorneys and
Counsellors Of this Court.
No. 81. VIM. 7. Minter ct al, plaintiffs in
error, rs. Chas Crommelin. This cause was
argued by Hon. p. Phillips for the plaintiffs in
error and by Mr.. Bradley for the defendant in
error.
No. %. Jacob Kissell, plaintiff in error, Us.
the Board of the President and Directors Of the
St. Louis Public Schools. The argument of
this cause was commenced by Mr.. Lawrence
for the plaintiff in error
Adjourned until tomorrow, Il o'clock.
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VOCAL MUSIC.

MRS. FRANKLIN respectfully informs the
lvl Ladies of Washington that she continues
10 give instruction in Vocal Music. From her
long experience and professional intercourse with
the best Arfises of Europe and America, she feels
confident that her method of cultivating the voice
and imparting correctness of style and expression
will render satisfaction.
For terms and hours apply 10 Mrs f at her resi-
dence 403 street, between 9th and 10th streets.
Reference is made TO Mr.. r. Davis and Mr.. @.
Hilbus, at their Music Stores on Pennsylvania
Avenue. Dec 10
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1t Der having determined TO discontinue teach
ing school, offers for Lease or Rent the Kappa
hammock Academy, which he wishes 10 dispose OF
at the place for forty years. Ii is situated seven
teen miles below Fredericksburg, Immediately on
the road between that place and Port Royal.
The locality can be surpassed by none for beauty
or healthfulness, Is supplied with all necessary
buildings, which are in good repair and will ac.
comm dste seventy borders.
Teachers wishing TO keep boarding school.
will do well by calling 10 see the place before
bargaiong elsewhere.
Address the subscriber at Port Royal, Caroline
county, Virginia.
Nov. 27-- THOMAS r. THORNTON
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"TIIE SPECTAToR.r
weekly journal Published at WASH
fngton City.
THE undersigned propose to commence

A weekly journal Published at WASH
tngton City.
THE undersigned propose to commence
i about the first Of June next, in the City of
Washington, the publication Of weekly news
paper 10 be called the SPECTATOR, designed for
general circulation among the people of the United
States. Its columns will contain a full digest of
the news Of the day, foreign and domestic; a
weekly review of finance and the markets; a
synopsis of the proceedings of Congress during
its session; tables of election returns; the impor-
tant political action OF State Legislatures, and OF
party conventions; interesting miscellaneous and
scientific natter articles Agriculture, together
with original articles upon the leading topics OF
the day. Much valuable information relative to
the operations OF the Executive Departments, to-
gether with weekly list Of new patents, will be
lound in lis columns. A large portion of its
space will be devoted 10 light literature, original
and selected. Its location at the political centre
OF the Union, will afford opportunities always to
procure the latest and most reliable information
on public affairs
Ills the intention Of the undersigned 10 make
the SPECTATOR an acceptable visiter to every
house in the Union and IL will therefore not as
sumo on any occasion the position Of partizan
paper, nor will il owe any allegiance 10 men but
entertaining fixed and decided views questions
Of political economy, and upon our system OF gov
ernment IL will disseminate and promulgate them
"a occasion may require always keeping carefully
n view the interests Of the country, growing out
Of foreign as well domestic affairs.
The SPECTATOR will be printed in quarto form,
on good paper and new type; each number con
tanning eight pages Of matter. making one volume
annually OF 4l6 pages Each volume will be &C
companied by full and compile index to its con-
tents thus making IT most valuable paper for
preservation and reference. II will be published
every Saturday morning, at 50 per annum, payable
always in advance. No paper will be continued
beyond the time for which it is paid.
Ali subscriptions and communications on bust
ness should lie addressed TO the undersigned al
Washington, ID. G.
AUG. F. HARVEY g. co.
WASHINGTON CRY, April l3, 1855.
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Daniel webster,s Marriage.

The manner of Daniel Webster's engage.
ment to Miss Fletcher, is thus pleasantly dis
covered by a letter writer:
"He was then young lawyer in Portsmouth,
N. HI. At one of his visits to Miss Grace
Fletcher he had, probably with a.yiew of utility
and enjoyment, been holding sken of silk
thread for her, when suddenly he stopped, say
ing, Grace we have thus been engaged in un-
tying knots; let us see if we can tie knot,
one of which will not unite for lifetime He
then took piece of tape, and after beginning
a knot Of peculiar kind, gave it to her to
complete. This was the ceremony and ratifca-
ton of their engagement. And now in the
little box marked by him with the words
Precious Documents containing the letters
of his early courtship, this unique memorial is
still to be found-the knot never united
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ExCELsIoR; HELPS TO PROGRESS

~ in Religion, Science, and Literature.
new monthly magazine, edited by the Rev.
James Hamilton, d. d., of London. Price 81 SO
per annum.
Although nominally young Mems Magazine
II will be a main effort of the conductors to pro-
vide for young men that healthful stimulus and
the aids TO improvements, which many Of them ara
now so anxious to secure.
The editor has secured the assistance of many
able and excellect contributors, and every effort
will be made TO render the work worthy the pat
ronage and support ofthe christian public.
Agents for the District,
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street.
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
Corncr OF IUH stfett, OVoT oavIHBs Dunk
THIS CEMETERY is laid out OH the plan

OFFICE No. ~, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Corner of 10Th street, over Savings Bank
THIS CEMETERY is laid out OH the plan
il of the celebrated Greenwood OF New York,
and situated on the high ground, distant one and
quarter miles north of the Capitol, North Capt.
tol street, leading directly TO the Gateway. This
company have received charter from Con-
gress, appropriatiag this ground for ever TO burial
purposes, making fee title 10 the purchaser, and
prohibiting all encroachments from legislation or
otherwise, which is of vast importance to those
who wish their dead 10 repose where they have
placed them for il has become custom in all
cities when the burial ground becomes valuable
for other purposes, 10 sell il, and throw the dead
promiscuously into one large pit, and legal mea-
sures cannot prevent it, as no titles are given TO
the ground.
N. b. Office hours from 10 m, TO IL m, wher
pamphlets containing the Charter, Bylaws, and
Map of the Grounds, and all other information
can be obtained.
All orders left with Mr. James F. Harry
4l0, 7th street, or any other undertaken, will be
promptly attended TO. June l9-ly
APOLEON AT ST. HELENA, OR
In interesting anecdotes and remarkable con-
versations Of The Emperor during the five and
half years of his captivity. collected from the
MORALS Of Las Casas, OMera, Monhoon, An
tommarrgi, and others. BY John S. c. Abbot;
with illustrations,
English Grammar The English Language in
its elements and forms, with history Of lis origin
and development, designed for use in colleges
and schools. Revised and enlarged. By William
G. Fowler, late Professor of Rhetoric in Amherst
College.
CAESARS Commentaries; literally translated notes.
with very elaborate index.
A Child's History ofthe United States. BY John
Bonner. In volumes.
An Outline of the General Principles of Gram
mar, TO which quotations have been added. BY
Rev. J. G. Grafton, Professor of the English Lam
guage and Literature in the New York Academy.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore Of
r. FARNHAM,
Corner of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue. Dec
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R. F. HIBBARD'S WILD CHERRY BITTERS

HIBBARD'S Wild Cherry Bitters Is the
III best Purifier of the Blood and the best anti
dole for Dyspepsia we have ever found. 1t is the
best Strengthening Bitlers for all who debili-
iated by sickness or whose nerves have been
shattered from excitement or overworking them
selves that can be found in any other purgative in
the world. II Is perfectly harmless and gentle in
its nature, and when once used will be found
highly beneficial, especially to females. Try it
and become convinced; our word for it, you will
not regret il.
Prepared and sold by HlBBARD & WHEELER, SO
Spruce street, New York; and ]. GIBBs, corner of
9th and Z streets; A. BAssETT, 20S street; and
Z. II. WERNER, Pennsylvania avenue Washing
ton, d. CT and by dealers and druggists gcner-
ally. July lO-3m
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A VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA,

n Q,6OO Acres) for sale.-Having leased for
a term of years, :" The Fauquier White Sulphur
Springs to persons whose high reputation war
rants the beliefthey will be kept in the best style,
the undersigned now offers for sale the valuable
farm which surrounds the Springs
II contains upwards ofs450 acres oflow grounds
remarkable for extraordinary crops of corn, and
capable of being made the best possible mea ~Jws.
As part of this land yielded 100 bushels ola sngle
acre, in 1888, the twelfth year Of successive ilt
walton, without manure and in 1854, bad as vas
the season, produced 10 bushels-the Farm IS
easily susceptible of division, and is certainly one
Of the best in Virginia.
Terms Onethird on the LIST of December next,
and the balance in and two years thereafter,
with interest from date of delivery.
For further particulars inquire of the subscriber
by letters addressed to "Warrenton Springs, Vir-
ginia," TO Washington, d. G.
May lift THOMAS GREEN