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THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

NHIS well known Establishment is still carried on
i under the personal superintendent of its found
or, ALFRED X. BEACH. by whom oil the necessary
drawings specifications, and documents for Patents,
Caveats &C., are prepared with the utmost fidelity
and despatch.
Persons wishing for information or advice relative
to Patents Inventions may at all times consult the
undersigned cihoat charge either personally at his
Office or by letter To those living ut distance he
would state that all the needfu steps necessary to
Patent be arranged by letter. just well
il the party present and the expense Of journey
be thus saved All consultations strictly confidential
When parties wish to be informed to the probab-
ty Of being enabled to obtain Patents ii will be
cessary for them TO forward by mail rough outline
sketch and description Of the invention. No fee
charge is made for such examinations
The frsf step, always in securing Patent in this
country is to prepare model, from which the neces-
sary drawings are made. If the undersigned is en-
gagged to prosecute tho application and prepare the
various papers, the model must first be sent to the
Peoples P0fent Ofcs, SO Nassau street. New York,
after which II win be forwarded to Washington.
Models from distance may be sont by express, or
otherwise.
For further information apply to, or address, post
paid, ALFRED Z. BEACH,
Solicitor Of American and Foreign Patents.
Peoples Patent Office, S6 Nassau st., NeD York.
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SEWING MAcHINE FOR SALE CHEAP.

ME have deposited with u.s. for sale, one Of Averys
wv superior Sewing Machines and are authorized
TO dispose Of the same great bargain. This ma
chine is considered one Of the best now in use. We
annex herewith the recommendation Of some Of the
principal wholesale merchant talors in New York city
NEw YoRK, .ttiv 80, 1853
We, the undersigned, do hereby certify that we
have examined the Avery SepinR Machine," and
chccrfully recommend IL for its simplicity, durability
and especially for the peculiar stitch made by It. Tho
stitch is original, and in appearance is like the most
perfect and handsome "bsck-stitching" We have
thoroughly tested the strength Of the sewing and are
satisfied that the stitch of this machine makes a
stronger and frmey seam than be made by hand.
We take pleasure in recommending this Machine to
friends and 10 taiors seamsresses and families
generally, throughout the country
Boughton Knapp, Wholesale Dealers in Mems
and Boys Clothing, 10 Courtlandt st.
Lockwood Dubois, Merchant Tailors, 55s Broad
way
II. A. Gould a Co, Wholesale Dealers in Clothing
22l Washington st.
J. p. Hull, Merchant Tailor. 553 Broadway.
Dickson Pettus, Merchant Tailors, 523 Broadway.
Apply at the publication Office Of tho National Era,
9TH street, opposite Odd Fellows Hall. March o
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CHINA. CHINA. CHINA!

~ S. FOWLER 4 co. (store in Odd Fellows Hall,
VI 7th street, have Just completed opening large
assortment of CHINA, QUEENSWARE, and GLASS,
making their stock at this time equal to any in the
country; consisting in part as follows viz:
Decorated gold band and plain white French China
Dinner, Desert, Tea, and Breakfast Sets, and de-
tached pieces, such as Fruit Baskets Competitors,
Casseroles ornaments for dining tables, and Punch
Bowls.
India China, in dinner and tea sets, and detached
pieces.
Iron Stone China, decorated flowing blue and white
dinner, tea breakfast and toilet sets, and deach-
cd pieces, in every pattern and shape
Also, in great variety
Dresden, Terra-cotta, Parian, and Fronch China;
Vases, Card Receivers Jewel Stands
Candlesticks, Motto Cups and Saucers;
Mugs Pitchers &c.
GLASSWARE, rich cut and engraved
Crystal straw, stem, and Pressed Goblcts
Champagnes. Wines, Cordals and Tumblers
Finger Bowls, Water Bottles, Spoon Holders;
Toilet Bottles, Cologne Bottles, Globes;
Lamps, rich and plain Decanters
Cut and pressed Bowls and svered Bowls;
Solar, ETHEREAL, Hall, and Side Lamps
Candelabras, Girandolcs, rich and plain Casters;
Britannia Coffee Urns, Tea Sets, covered and un
covered
Pitchers. Punch and Molasses Pitchers
Fine Cutlery and Albata Forks, Spoons, &C., Of tn,
most approved and latest patterns;
Also Block Tin Coffee Urns, higgins, Teapots
Plate Warmers, Egg Boilers, &c.
With an endlesss variety Of goods not named which
respectfully invite strangers and citizens to cal
and examine before purchasing elsewhere
Storekeepers and country merchants will find il "a
their advantage TO buy of US, our facilities are
States, and we are determined to sell as low.
N. b. Goods carefully put up for the country by
experienced packer, and delivered free of charge
in any part of the city. Jan. 2-df
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believe there is no vainer sorrow than sor-
rowing for the dead. If the past be unaltera-
BILE, and the future memorable, then is lament.
alton over the bier vanity itself; but in truth
we mourn not for the dead, but after the dead,
and for ourselves. And this, too, is vain-a
weakness of our nature, to be INDUCED in only
50 far as il sanctifes and improves US, to be
mastered when it would enfeeble our minds or
PROSTATE our energies. like not the custom
Of the Hebrews, who honored their dead with
wailings would prefer to struggle for the
composure of feelings that will permit me to
recur with pleasure to all the endoaring recol-
lections which restore to me my friend, unal-
Logged with gloom or repining. There are few
to whom time does not at length bring this
tranquillity-he is the wisest who can reach il
soonest. shall let death rob me Of rs little
us can. If he take the body that loved,
shall not suffer him 10 mar my spirits medita-
ton upon that of the departed. Twill cling to
all the endearing and enduring memories that
make il oftentimes sweeter TO think upon the
dead than to commune with the living.
Dublin University Magazine.
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SUPERIOR ROSEWOOD, MAHOGANY,
AND WALNUT FURNITURE,

lust received at WALLS cheap House Furnish
d ing warerooms, on Seventh street. opposite tho
National Intelligencer Office, among which may be
found
Rosewood, Mahogany, and Walnut Tcte-a-Tete and
Sofas in hair, CLOTH and brocatee, in great vari-
ETY.;
Easy Chairs, Arm Chairs, and Rockers to match;
Mahogany, Walnut, French, and Cottage Bedsteads
Walnut and Mahogany Etageres;
Cabinets and Whatnots;
Mahogany and Walnut top and plain Bureaus;
Mahogany, Walnut, and Maple Wardrobes
Feather Beds. hair and shuck Mattresses;
Handsome gilt and Mahogany Mirrors
And a very large and general assortment Of all
kinds Of goods necessary for furnishing to which the
attention Of those furnishing is respectfully invited
Call and examine before purchasing elsewhere. All
of which will be sold very low at WALLS House
Furnishing Warerooms, on Seventh street, opposite
Intelligcncer Office Jan 2-dlw
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ONE THOUSAND

DOCK AGENTS and coporteurs wanted, b sell
ID tho "0LD BREWERY This extraordinarily
popular work is destined TO have a larger sale than
Mrs. Stoves famous book. The first edition demand.
ed 1000 copies which is without example in the
history Of book publishing. Five hundred thousand
readers ready purchase this wonderful history
Of reform at the Five Points" when an opportunity
il presented It's thrilling narratives have received
the unanimous verdict Of unqualified praise from the
secular and religious press.
N b. The most liberal terms will be given. At
trsctve circulars for canvassing furnished appca-
ton to STRINGER A TOWNSEND, Publishers,
March 2. No. 90 Broadway, N. Y.
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JUST PUBLISHED, In one handy volume, all those
y popular ways of making money, which have claim
cd 50 much attention the past year, viz: Prof Will
liamson's, Bowmans DR.. Shriners. DIR. Xaupiis. X.
Ill. Harnan, DR.. Reese's; H. s. Holt's, Shipman b
Co.'S II. p cherry's M. 7. Cooks. G. c. Andersons.
All Of these have been sold warranted to yield very
heavy profits, from rs to $40 per day. All together
though. ii Is beyond doubt certain that one two or
three of them will suit tho wishes of each person look
ing out for literally paying business, and thus
yield corespondingy double or treble profits To
these have been added number Of neIg plans never
before published and equal not superior TO the best
of tho above and suited to the wants Of any who
might possibly be unsuited in the aforementioned.
The work Is complete Satisfaction Is guaranteed
The whole will be sent to all enclosing ST. postpaid to
L. M. X. Cooke, Hagerstown, Md. For S., copies
Is copies $40. Feb 2--3t
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The best article ever used hundreds can testify
in this city and surrounding country. Read! GIL
MANS LIQUID HAIR DYE inSa,ianeousty chang
es the hair to brilliant st Black or glossy ByoWn,
which is permamsntdoes not stain or in any way in
jure the skin. No article ever yet invented which
will compare with it We would advise all who have
gray hairs to buy it, for IT faiisBostOn Post.
2. D. GILMAN, Chemist, Washington city, Invent
or and Sole Proprietor.
For sale by Druggists, Hair ressers, and Dealers
in Fancy Articles, throughout the United States
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RELIGIOUS BOOK DEPOSITORY

GRAY 4 BALLANTYNE, Seventh street, two
VI doors above Odd Fellows Hall. have the only
Depository in this city Of the publications Of the
American Bible Society;
Methodist Book Concern;
Robert Carter Brothers;
Presbyterian Board;
American Tract Society;
Evangelical Knowledge Society;
American Sunday School Union;
New England and Massachusetts Sabbath School So
cietics; and all the principal Religious Publishers
1t is therefore apparent that their stock of Stand
ard Theological Works and general Religious Litera
ture must be uncquallcd
They always keep extensive assortment Of all
the Hymns used in the different churches family and
pocket Bibles and Prayer Books, in plain and superb
bindings.
Attractive and choice Juveniles, embracing nearly
all Of the most useful and entertaining Books for the
young published
School Books Of all the kinds used in the city and
country schools at New York prices
Blank Books, Staple and Fancy Stationery.
Pocket Knives, Portmonnaies, Portfolios, Writing
Desks, dc. Jan. 2-d
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COFFEE. TEAS. AND VARIETIES

= Y
nLD Government Java Coffee Brown Java, in
~ pockets Genuine Mocha, in half and quarter
bales Maracaibo and White Rio Coffee; roasted and
ground Coffee, roasted and ground in the District
n Any of the above Coffses may DO roasted and
ground to order, at short notice.
Imperial, Gunpowder, Young Hyson. and very fine
Old Hyson Teas; e lsis a4t
Oolong and Pouchong Black Teas;
Souchong, or English Breakfast Tea
Wine, Lemon, and Fancy Crackers supplies received
weekly;
English Dairy Cheese, Limitation I"
Do. do real genuine very rich;
Goshen Cheese plain;
Pineapple Cheese, Lewis Norton's best brands
Whole and fresh ground Spices all kinds
Rice Flour, Oswego Corn Starch, and Farina;
Wheaton Grits and Small Hominy.
SHEKELL 4 BAILEY,
Successors to John d. Kibbsy a Co..
Jan. 3-d6tif No 5, opposite Centre Market
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TERsr AND TRuE-The Boston Courier has
the following plain talk about the Nebraska
bill tt
aThere is not the slightest question Of con-
stitutional principle involved in the Nebraska
question. Il is simply question whether the
nation shall tell q lie or not in respect to the
Missouri Compromise. Il is simply q. question
whether the agreement we have made not 70
do specified thing shall now find us true men
or false knaves A bargain has been made, .
solemn compact entered into that Slavery shall
not be legalised in q certain region, and the
question is whether At this moment, without
the slightest necessity or excuse, we shall will
fully, and In the face Of the whole world, break
our word thus sclemnly given, and commit an
act Of national perjury" ,.,A.,
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The great fraud in the argument FOR the
Nebraska bill consists in the pretence that il
gives to the people of the Territories the right
TO establish or exclude Slavery. And it is
asked, would you prohibit the people from de-
termining for themselves what their institu-
tons shall be? This is the trap which il is ex-
pected will catch Northern support, or excuse
II when IL is obtained.
Now the fact ia, it is denied by the Southern
men that the Territorial Legislature has any
authority under the Constitution TO exclude
Slavery. They also hold the doctrine that the
Constitution carries and protects Slavery over
all the Territories where it IL not excluded by
existing prohibition so that when the bill
becomes law, the shareholders contend that
they may take their slaves into Nebraska and
Kansas in spite Of Territorial prohibition
they intend to do it.
But the bill Of Douglas does not allow Of
prohibition by the people. The question rests
with the Governor and the Judges, and they
are appointed by the President And either
the Governor or the Judges may render nuga-
tory any law on the subject which the inhab-
itants may pass; the Governor by his Veto and
the Judges BY the legerdemain OF constitution
al Interpretation.
The Nebraska bill, rs il stands to-day, and
as il will pass the Senate, is in utter defiance
Of the rights Of the people to establish their
own Institutions. Il is bill, and Il ought to DO
10 entitled, to repeal Freedom and establish
Slavery, whether the people Of the Territory
consent or not. Yet, notwithstanding this pal
pabIe fact, il is defended on the ground that
the Slavery question is transferred BY i to the
decision Of the people !-Nsw York Tribune. I
Henry Ward Beecher Says the Springfield
Republican, is man who always comes TO
timep He had an engagement on Tuesday
evening, TO lecture in Brsttleborough Vermont
and on his arrival at Springfield, finding the
regular Northern train not likely to start in
time to answer his purpose, he chartered an
engine especially for the trip---the second time
he has taken that method Of reaching that
village.
II is rather remarkable, says the correspond
emit of the Boston atlas, that the only Govern
ments OF the world which have an excess OF
receipts over their expenses are Republics---
the United States and Switzerland
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~ We learn that the Irving Hotel has
been leased by Messrs, John II. and A. w.
Kirkwood, who will open it in the best style
as soon as the requisite changes can be made,
and the house put into complete order.
~ A Delegation Of Otoe, Omaha, and Mis-
souria Indians arrived here on Tuesday even
ing Their object is said TO be to negotiate q
sale of their lands to the Government. IL is
understood, as was stated in the Era yesterday,
that the treaties reported to have been made
by Agent Gatewood are without authority from
the Department..
% There are but few beggars in Wash
ington, except professional beggars, and they
ought not to be encouraged. II ID hard 70
withhold relief from apparent suffering, but
great imposition is practiced Every city
should have the power, and should exercise II,
Of relieving the necessities Of the INDECENT, and
preventing the begging aims in the streets and
public places.
Co Washington has for a long time enjoy.
ed wonderful immunity from crimes and dis
orders of oil kinds.
u Influenza, or peculiar and troublesome
catarrhal affections, are greatly in vogue
amongst us.
To- March came in smiling yesterday, but
frowns and weeps to-day.
r The approaches to the Smithsonian In
stitution are execrable. A boy was asked the
other day where this edifce was and replied
that it was behind the market-hOuse.
REPORTED DISASTER AT New ORLEANS
On Tuesday of this week we were informed
by q telegraphic despatch from New Orleans
that dreadful accident had happened at the
Opera in that city on the preceding evening
Since then we have received no further in.
formation Of the event, although great anxiety
is here felt to learn the extent Of the injuries
and the names Of the sufferers.
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE RAILRoAD.-The
Washington NeaOs says:
"A COMMITTEES of Councils have accepted az
invitation to visit the city Of New York, with Q
view to examine the railroads, the construction
and movement Of the cars which convey pas
sengers along certain thoroughfares, avenues
and streets, in that sdensely crowded city. Il
is creditable to the enterprise and liberality o.
the projectors of the railroad on Pennsylvania
avenue, that they are DESTROYS that our city
legislators should have ocular evidence of the
merits or dement's of the proposed railway, be-
fore they take final action upon the subject in
their respective boards; for the question viii
shortly present itself to them in q tangible
shape, and they must vote for or against the
proposed measure. As our citizens generally
feel q deep interest upon the subject it is tt
be hoped that proper means will be taken by
the visiters to obtain such information ant
data as will enable our citizens generally II
form correct Judgment as to the practicable
ity, advantage, expediency, and propriety, O
laying down railway on Pennsylvania ave
nue."
There is q project in New York to make al
& elevated railway and terrace promenade tina
may be very ornamental and will not in th,
least interfere with the convenience and safet,
of the busy throng below. This looks like |
feasible and judcious plan.
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NEW GOODS.

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NEW GOODS.
DARKER. Mt his Perfumery and Fancy Store. un-
Il dor the National Hotel Pa avenue, is just open
ing new and complete stock of Goods, consisting in
GLOVES.
Ladies and Gents Paris Kid Gloves, all sizes and col
ors.
PERFUMERY.
Extracts from the houses Of Lubn and Provost Paris
and Harrison, Philadelphia;
Genuine German Cologne Pomatum, Beuf Marrow
Cold Cream, Maeassar Oil. w. / Bay Rum
Lows Brown Windsor Soap, Cleaver's Honey Soap
Lubins Rose and Musk Soaps;
Taylors Transparent Balls, &c., dc.
BRUSHES.
English, French, and American Hair Brushes, in one
hundred different patterns
/, 2, 3. 4, and row Tooth Brushes, London made
for our sales expressly
Nail and Cloth Brushes, &C., &c. &c
COMBS.
Tuck Combs, latest Paris styles;
Shell Buffalo, English cold -pressed Horn and India
Rubber Dressing Combs;
John Fen's premium ivory fine teeth Combs, and
!. Pocket Combs
FOR SHAVING.
duerlain's, Roussels and Harrison's Shaving Cream
Military Cakes, and all other Shaving Soaps
Badgers hair Shaving Brushes, very superior
PARKER's PREMIUM RAZOR sTRoP.
WASHINGTON, March IL, l849.
We, the undersigned, having fairly tested Parker
Metallic Razor Strop Powder TO which the Maryland
Institute has awarded premium take great pleasure
in certifying that il will keep the Razor in fine smooth
shaving order, without tho use of hone.
j. MACPHERSON BERRIEN, u. S. Senator.
w. W. SEAroN, Mayor of Washington
w. S. ARCHER, House of Representatives.
Rev. T. M PEAsE, Washington City,
Thomas J. RUsK, u States Senator.
Hiram Walbridge. Esq, New York city.
84 M RAZORS
Wade Butchers, of our own importation;
Tally-Ho, from % cents to $1.25 each.
Razors imported to order, and all warranted.
Jan. 2--d
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DAILY NATIONAL ERA,
SEGARSl SEGARS /

~ can't get decent Ssgar in Washington"
rs phrase hourly heard from strangers, in city
i Without admitting or denying its truth, the sub.
scriber determined to remedy the evil To this end
he has made list Of every brand which any gentle.
man has pronounced tho best segar ever smoked
and with this document he has procured from the first
Importers in New York. q stock OF these choice
brands, and now offers them to the public,
Every fumigator, who knows good segar when he
smells It, is requested to call and examine the stock.
JOHN SESSF0RD,
Sign of Jim Grow, doors east Of National Hotel
Jan 2-3m f-s M stk Nft
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WRITING ACADEMY.

VTNKACY WILLIAMS, late Professors Of Pcnman-
i ship at Duffs College, Pittsburgh, have taken
rooms in Washington Place, 7th street, opposite the
Post Office for the purpose Of giving Lessons and Lee
lures to ladies and gentlemen in this elegant and
full Art Their specimens comprise every STYLE both
plain and ornamental their recommendations are
numerous, and from some Of the best men in the
country and their system Of teachng has been uni
yersally Landed by tho Press Of Ohio Pennsylvania
and New York. They respectfully solicit visit from
the citizens Of Washington and vicinity which will
be sufficient to convince them that Tracy Williams
have no supeiors as business or ornamental penmen
TERMs.-$5 for 20 lessons. Improvement guaran.
tied to all.
II vIsITINe CARDS, written in an unequalIed style,
for So per pack i49g Feb. I'D
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Markets..

BALTIMORE, MARcH2.-There is an inoreas-
ing demand for fiour--sales Of 1000 barrels Of
Howard Street, at $737 City Mills held at
$3.50. Wheat--sales OF 5000 bushels, at 81 80
. $l.S3, for white; and $l.70 $l.73 for red.
Corn held at rs . 76 cents for white, and same
price for prime yellow. No change in other
articles.
New YoRK, MARCH 2, l P. M.-Flour---
sales Of 5000 barrels Of State brands, at $7.87
IA 1874 Southern, at SO. Wheat-sales Of
10000 bushels, at $l.87 $40 for white.
Corn--sales of 10000 bushels, ut 81 q 80 cents
for mixed. Cotton firm. Stocks considerably
advanced. Money easier.
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BOOTS AND SHOES,
Ladies, Gentlemen, aud Children.

For Ladies, Gentlemen and Children
II EDMONSTON. west side Of 9TH street. NEARLY
IL. opposite Odd Fellows Hall,) manufactures to
order, and keeps constantly hand and for SALE ev-
cry article in his line Of superior quality and at the
lowest prices. The public are thanked for their past
very liberal patronage and are assured that no pains
shall DO spared to merit continuance of their avors
Jan 49,
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DEATHS.

On the 2Sth ultimo, at his residence in this
city MICHAEL KELLER, ip the 5sth year of his
age.
On Saturday evening February 25th, 1854,
at his late residence in Washington county, D..
c., LEVI SHERIFF, aged 76 years.
On the LIST instant AGNES c., aged months,
daughter Of Thomas F. and Margaret Stewart