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Kissing the Bride,

Some thirty years ago, when the custom Of
kissing the bride was more in vogue among
the ministers than at the present day, tho
congregation Of old Mr.. w., in one of our
western towns were much excited against
their pastor, on account Of indulging in such
practices. They considered it unbecoming in
their spiritual guide, and the deacons Of The
church were finally appointed TO wait upon
Mr.. W., and demonstrate with him on his
conduct referred to. They accordingly called
at the house of the parson and were received
very kindly by the old gentleman, who listened
patiently to their reasons why he should de-
sist, but he told them it was part of the
ceremony, which he had seldom omitted, and
one which he viewed as perfectly innocent,
both in its performance and in its tendency.
After discussing the subject for length Of
time, the deacons finding their arguments una
vailing, attempted the force Of ridicule. The
parson bore it all very patiently without
making much reply, when one of the COM
missionels in reply to Mr.. W., who said he
always had and always should kiss the bride,
asked him whether, in case the parties were
colored, he would adhere to that rule. No,
no. said Mr.. W., whenever that occurs, l
shall send for my deacons. The meeting was
dissolved, and nothing more was ever said
against old parson w : saluting the bride,
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In union sweet according minds

Such being the nature of true marriage, it is
impossible for it to be mere temporal transit
tory connection. Nolhiog can dissolve il but
course of life by either party, which super
induces such dissimilariiy Of moral state, as
renders it impossible for them to be united in
the spiritual world. Death cannot destroy the
Sexuality Of their spirits, nor the afflniies that
cemented their union.
How swift the heavenly course they run,
Whose hearts, whose faith, whose hopes are
one!
Age shall not cool the sacred fire,
Nor shall the flame with death expire,
But brighter burn in heaven above,
a heaven Of JOY, because Of love-
Viewed in this light, how exalted, how holy,
how pure is marriage Viewed in this light,
there is beauty in its emblematic Specification,
of the union of our Lord with his church,
Viewed in this light, il is the well-spring of
unntterable happiness TO the welded pair, not
only imparting delight TO their employments
and associations here, but furnishing fore
taste Of celestial joys. o! if our children, es-
pecially our daughters, were educated to these
exalted views of The conjugal relation, il would
soon transform the face of society. Oh how
they would discard, with loath ing and disgust,
those selfish and sordid considerations which
100 often lead to its formation
happiness results from perfection Of charac-
Ter and character is perfected by true mar
riage.
What IS perfection Of character, All would
say, that it is the manifestation Of wel,balanoed
and well-develoPed intellect, and nicely-adius-
ted ratio Of relationship between the moral and
intellectual powers. If the Intellectual there
muat be incompeteness of character. Now
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-06

DO you retail things here = asked green
looking specimen of humanity as he pOked
his head into store on Main street the other
day. sYes,' was the laconic reply. well,
wish you would retail my dog--he had "
bit OF about week ago.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-06

Be certain that he who has betrayed thee
once will not betray thee again.
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Friendly to Either Side,

A good story is told by friend Of ours of
an old man and his two sons The man was
very fond of dabbling in petty trials at law,
and as he usually did his own petifogging, as
well as for others, he, to use his own express
ion, would rather be sued than not so that
he could have chance to exhibit his skill as
a lawyer. His own sons were not unfrequent-
ly his clients, and as they partooI somewhat
of the spirit of their sire, he had frequently
disputes to settle in his own family. AT one
time, it so happened, that Sam loaned money
to his brother Bill, and of course, as it was
merely verbal transaction, Bill refused 10
pay.
Sam was in a fx-nothing but book account
to show. He went TO the father for legal
advice.
Father, Bill borrowed ten dollars of me
the other day didn't take his note, and he
won't pay me. What shall dog
Sue him. said the old man, ironically.
Sam needed no farther advice, and immedi-
ately, with the help Of his father, instituted
legal proceedings against his brother. Bill
finding he was getting into hot water, also
went to the old petfogger for counsel.
Father, Sam has sued me for ten dollars
borrowed Of him a spell ago, without giving
him any note. What's best to do!'
Stand suit said the parent, stand suit,
Bill, you'll beat him
The old man went to work hard for Bill,
and sure enough, Sam was beaten.
What are you writing there, my boy 4
asked fond parent, the other day, of his hope
ful son and heir, shaver Of about ten years or
over.
My composition thir'
'What is the subject!'
The higher law, thir,' replied the youthful
Parkerite. But, really, ] shall be unable to
concentrate my ideas, and give them logical
relation, if am to be constantly interrupted in
this manner BY prevalent inquiries
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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

ID w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR
il /. under the United States Hotel, would re
specially inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New tal and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths
0assimercs, and Vestings, of the latest mporta
ION, and il prepared TO have them made up al
the shortest notice, in the most fsshonabls man
ner, and at low rates Of prices.
Having made arrangements to 20 into the
Ready made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can Offer TO
those wishing to purchase a stock Of Clothing,
not inferior any IN this city, and made up al
the north. as IL usually the case with work sold
here; bot cut in his own establishment, and made
by own needy citizens in this dull season. al
low rates OF prices. He is enabled, therefore, to
compete with northern work in point of prices
and as 10 quality and style, he Will leave for those
who favor him with call to Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest
At the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes out Of cloth or
CASHMERE, for the small sum Of. .sl5
Dress and Frock Goats from. $40 10 $50
Over-coats Of different styles, from. .sl2 TO S25
Black and fancy Panlaloons, FROM. SO 80 TO $40
This stock of Clothing is OF superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
Of fancy artclos-such as gloves, cravnts, collars
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sal. Of scon'. Report q
Fashions in this city.
Sept 14-u
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.

CIXTY MILES DISTANCE sAyED 10
y CHICAGO AND ST. LOU. -. me nIcnl
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carving the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunksk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York 10
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller;
Empire, Captain Mitchell Keystone State, Capt
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport Also
Daily Line from Buffalo direcl 10 Monroe by
those well-known magnificent FLOATING Palaces,
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
| Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi
| Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, !. I.
| Pheatt Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
| and Saturdays. M
| One Of the above splendid steamers will cave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock al
| o'clock, p. m every day, Except Sundays and
| run direct through to Monroe, without landing, IN
| IA hours, where the lightning Express Train viii
| be in waiting TO take passengers direct TO Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav
/ ing Buffalo. A
Running time from New York 10 Buffalo, four
4 teen hours.
| Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourier
| hours.
Running time from Monroe to Chicago, eighl
| hours. Total thirty-six hours
| Connecting at Chicago with hne In. ~ l,'~
pressure STEAMBOATS, 10 all places north Of CHI"
! to Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
| Railroad TO La Sale, and there connect with I'LL
| nos River Line Of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
| Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line of steamers for all points above and be
ow making the cheapest and most direct route TO
| 81. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
/ West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo and Dunkirk connect with this line al Toledo
/ forming the only direct and continuous line oil
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard to the Valley
Of the Mississippi. Running time to Chicago, 80
hours; to ST. Louis, So hours.
i Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie
| Thus the traveller and shipper can zoe al a
glance that no other line enter the s,s az com
petuors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege of stopping over at any point on the
route and resumng seats al leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
u York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line OF Steamboats,,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply at the Companys Office, No. 1913
Broadway, corner OF DEFY street, New York, 10
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, ur
L. p DUNTON, Ticket Agent
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A RRIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile
IA and other Books.-Odds and Ends from al
old Drawer, by Werdna Retnyu, M. ID.
Pippins and Pies, by Stirling Coyne
Charade Dramas, for the drawing room. b. Anne
Bowman
Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages OF I6tera-
ture by the Rev. Robert Arts Willenolt.
Heir Of Selwood, by Mrs. Gore.
Matilda Lonsdale, or the eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams.
A Tour rouad my Garden.
Hildred, The Daughter, by Mrs. Newton Cros
and
Eastwood Priary, or Mortimer's College Life.
Horses and Hounds, practical treatise on their
management, by Scruator."
Outlines Of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory al Giessen, by DR.. Heinrich
Will; translated from the German by Daniel Breed
M. d., ofthe United States Patent Office.
The Forest in Exile, by Capt. Mayne Reid.
On Sale at TAYOR d MAURY'S
Jan. "A Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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III pressiy TOR families, delicate and appro-
pirate food for all seasons, and one of the most
economical nutritious, and wholesome prepara-
tions ever brought 10 the table eminenty CON-
binng the qualification Of the palate with ample
and hesltbful susienanoe of the body
Strictly speaking, Heckers Farna is neither
stringent nor laxative, but restorative, strengen-
ing the digestive and absorbent system. In dis
ordered bowels, diarrhae, dyseniery, and even IN
cases OF cholera, when food is deemed admissible
by the physicians, Heckers' Farna cannot fail 10
be salutary; and wherever known is extensively
used in hospitals and private practice The pres
ervation Of health or the prevention OF sickness
is al least important the curing of dIsea' g
People in health should therefore Heckers
Farna freely, as common food, 10 preserve the in
estimable blessing.
For sale by grocers and druggists generally
Wholesale by Charles f. Pitts, IL Commerce
street, Baltimore; Dngee IL Brother, 81 Souti
Front street Philadelphia; s. G. Bowdlear 81 Co.
II Long Wharf. Boston and by the manufactu
rers, Hecker IL Brother, at the Croton Mills, 20l
Cherry street, New York.
Heckers' Farina Jelly, made In double
Boilers, which render burning or scorchiDg i'm
possible is now exhibited daily at the Fair of The
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute in Washington
Mar S--2w.
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il for the current year. The Hist is now open
and every subscriber OF s. so will be entitled to
|. An impression of Plate, by ]. t. Willmore
A. R. A., from the original picture, by J. j. Chalon
r. A., "A Water Party"
III. A volume containing thirty Wood Engra
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byron
poem OF" Child Harode !" and
III. The chanceof obtaining one OF the Prize,
to be allotted at the general meeting in April
which will include
The right 10 select for himself valuable work
OF ART from one OF the public exhibitions.
Statueites in bronze Of Her Majesty on horse
back by I. Thorneycroit.
Copies in bronze from an original Model in re-
lief by X. jefferson, Of The entry OF the Duke OF
Wellington into Madrid
Statuettes in porcelain or parian.
Proof impressions Of a large lithograph, by t. III
Maguire after the original picture by w. p Firth,
r. A., !" The Three Bows" from Moliere's Bour-
geois Gentilhommc"
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR IL MAURY BOOKSELLERS. Jan. "a
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GLENWO0D CEMETERY.
THIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLA(

IL ofthe Dead having-just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, IL now
open for the reception Of the remains OF deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
,odies, in which such friends Of the dead, ss may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan OF the Incorporaors Is one of equality
q regard TO the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, (aithough they usually bring a
premium,) making the early selections OF lots the
most desirable.
ITnrl an oaiceis established in the city Of Wash
ngton, applications will be punctually attended to
a. the present Office, in the wing of the build
ng on entering the Cemetery.
Visitors requested not 10 drive fast through
he Cemetery grounds.
WIN. 8. HUMPHREYS.
N. B. Glenwood s situated a short distance
hue north Of the Capitol. Aug 27---3m
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DIAPER MoIsTENER.--A New Inven.

Il DAFER MUS I'm ERs--A New snVcH-
I ton for Moistening the leaves of Copying
Book Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Moisten-
ng the Fingers when Counting Bank Bills also
useful for various Other purposes. II will be
found an indispensable article for every Desk. II
is perfectly simple and cheap, and must come in
10 general use.
The following few complimentary opin-
ions of the Press:
PAPER MoIsTENER.--A new and very neat use
fu invention for moistening post office stamps,
envelopes, sheets in copying book, counting
bank bills &c. This does away with the disagree
able method of moistenng stamps, &c, with the
ongue. Ii is patent article, vary simple and
cheap and will be universally adopted as soon as
is seen.-Boston Transe, ipf, Sept 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER new invention for mois-
ening postage stamps, envelopes, sheets in a
copying book, counting bank bills, DC. The
common way Of mo stening stamps with the
tongue is very disagreeable and inconvenient |:
also the usual way of wetiing sheets in copying
book, by using brush which has to be dipped in
water, IL nconvenient and very difficult 10 give
paper even moisture, which is very desirable
for copying letters. This article obviates these
difficulties, besides being useful for various other
purposes. II is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general use.--[ Boston Post,
Sept, 1854.
useful little contrivance for moistening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wettiEg sheets in
a copying beck, &c. Il costs but little, and will
save The tongue a good deal OF unpleasant work.
Boston Traveller, Sept, 1854.
Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Jan IT Bookstore lra~ oh
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CLOTHING.
CompItmc ntary Card and Invitation 10
the Puhlic.

A CempIim entary Gard and Invitation TO
the Public.
ssVXTHEN I HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
w DRIED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, will trade on one hundred dollars,
! and when | have earned one thousand dollars,
will trade upon one thousand dollars and
so increase my business and capital in proper
ton" ! will never take credit give my own
promise TO pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. ! will keep down my ex-
penses and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
| featuring, well a. the import and export trades
during these last five and twenty years. have en-
abed GEORGE p. FOX, u. S. A.. u. s. N, Tailor,
and PInventeur des Modes, TO progressively rise
from the humble rank Of selling one vest pattern
In Wall street few years ago, TO be tie present
sole proprietor OF the store rs feel front by l05 feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. 32I BROAD
Ii is also equally true that with money cash in
| hand, FOX-G GORGE p. FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
runously low prices OF fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE vEsTINGs,
,CASSIMERES,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want Of discounted
money AT any price or loss, owing 10 an over
| stocked market and the circumstances of hard
times, "a. d. lS54)
FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-while most thankful
| to the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for at all times SELL
| ing the most fashionable Of Custom, Pattern, and
| Correct Fitting
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress. Frock Goats, Overcoats, Vests, Pantaloons
Cloths, Cassmeres, Velvet Vestings, &c, &c, and
| Is determined not 10 be outdone in liberality oil
dealing, undersold by the least nor the biggest
honse in the trade. He is also equally determined,
| TO the best Of his ability, 10 employ merilorious
laboring class Of Journeymen Tailors; and Others
who are suffering dreadful privations for want OF
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date, until The beginning of he year 1855, the
resources of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment free of profit on the cost Of all his goods
combined with his owl gratuitous services, 10 his
friends and the public, to be considered as a sor
of present
/ HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
exampleizng wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers Of the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens the pres
ent imperative duty of solvent tradesmen and
merchants 10 employ their fellow n, aid and
assist the Inauguration OF n better state of trade
| all over the world from the commencement of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
| five. | am frllow-citzens, representing one oil
the links of Commerce. yours truly ever grateful
and Obliged
GEORGE p. FOX,
United STATES Leader of Fashions
- q Headquarters, No. 32l Broad,cay,
! 8: Isis GEORGE p. FOX.
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TOHN Ii. BUTHMANN, Importer and
Al Dealer In w Inc. BrandY. Cigars. &c.

~ Dealer In Wine, Brandy, cigars. &c.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Four
and-a-Ha and Sixth streets, has received his fu-
stock and assortment Of the above consisting IN
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port OF various grades, Cham
payne, in quarts and pints different Iands.
A great variety Of Rhine Wine, some Of II
sparkling.
Also, ST. Persy sparkling red and white Clsrel
prices from 50 so per dozen 10 the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds OF Wine
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark;
Schcidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old Whis
key, Irish Malt, Cordisls, and Havana Cigars
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4 % u X Il % r e. l. A 4 M s.,
W..btuUto, Cts N n

TN addition 10 the Practice OF Law, as here
lofore, IN all the Courts OF The District, and in
the Supreme CoHu OF the United States, th- un-
dersigned will devote himself assiduously TO the
Prosecution Of Claims against the Government,
the above Court established in this city by act
OF Congress. approved March, 1850 which has
cognzance of all claims arising under the Consii-
tuition. or founded upon any law OF Congress, or
upon any req ulstou Of an Executive Department,
or upon any contract, express or implied, with the
Government THE United States, or any of It's Of.
6cers or agents. When the claim is established in
this Court, and an appropriation made by Congress
for the purpose, the claimant will be paid at the
Treasury OF the United States.
All Claims against the Government must hence
forth be prosecuted in said Court and not before
Congress as heretofore.
NJ. THOMPSON,
AtfovHey and CounseL'or at Lac,
WASHINGTON CRY, ID. G.
Anru OI-f,ntC
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III piled by the Commissioner OF Pensions in
lo49. In addition, the resolutions, laws, and ordi
nances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay TO of
6cers Of the line and the staff OF the army the hos
pital department and medical stall, and OF the
quartermasters department; haIfpay OF the line
under the resolve OF October 2lst, 1850 !; under
other resolutions to officers, to officers of themed-
ical department and medical staff, chapains and
commulallon pay under the resolution OF March
22d, l7S3; together with the names Of the officers
OF the continental line Of the army in all the States
who served TO the end OF the war, and acquired
the right OF communication pay with the names OF
officers killed in battle, or who died in service
Price 81 sent postage free any part Of the Uni
ted States. For sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS Bookstore,
Feb Ia Near nth street
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NEW NOVEL, by the author of s. Mary
In Barton."-Norih and South, by the author
of Crawford, the Moorland Cottage, &c. Price
374 cents.
Kings and Queens, or Life in the Palace; by
John S. c. Abbott. Price ST.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
March 3 Bookstore near 9th st.