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his division, confning himself one point but Tyz
sonay directing each movement the exigencies & MS
position required. He appeared wholly engrosse6 ysr
his duties Watching with intense interest both hs zr
and the opposing force. He frequently referred Fn
of the country, and issued directions to his sideae
camp who galloping in all directions - 0Es>
cute them. From time to time his Majesty dirssfs 1ss
notice of Prince Albert to the movements in prrrns
observed them through his field glass and wa rcqrnz
remarked in earnest conversation with officers M
the staff
The ul after the first attack succeeded by n
cond active movement The Emperor DESTROYS to tAse
advantage of the already obtained his vsg
nent streng his right and directed its full sre
against the left flank Of the enemy. The ground
held obstinately for some time but, the bnpsrnki
forces pushed forward General Schramm gave way nna
each half hour it progressed drove the enemy furr
back in the direction Of his original position towards @
lais Remarkable agility shown by all the trsxA
who moved poughed fields and through standing
corn as If over turnpike road The regiments Of tfs
line showed WE'LL though it clear from the youzfril
appearance Of many Of the men, that they chxr
drafts from the latest CONSUMPTION.
After we-contested battle which lasted until nSssx
midday, the enemy was at length beaten back In fAe
heights Of Mont Coupe where General Schramm rus57e
determined stand mill crowned the summit of aaxr
rising ground and in Its vicinity strong battery Ell
lory was brought to play the Imperial ferce. fss
of the finest and most effective tableaux in tho days
lutiops was the advance Of the Imperial forces up
height. Regiment after regiment pressed ouvnrds -
steadily as would doubtless be the with the
troops under circumstances trying martial vAsr
The force under the Continued push forwsr
until the enemys artillery, unable to maintain its poe
ton any longer retrested preciptate leaving the hes
in possession Of the Imperial forces Another and 6
stand was made by General Schramm about half wzls
further on and the operations were concluded By swp
batteries which kept up rapid Ere against each ekh
for aconsiderable period .aasu. Nsss ff saaAt
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SCOTS WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
Dec 16-3t

SCOIK'S w EEkL1 PhPCR.--The pup.
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MistfIlautGns.
H ISTo1Y
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, &C.

HNEilS important work is now in press, the first
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THE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
and Choral AdyQcate=Is the cheanesf and

Il uuu SuOTdl AuVOCaJe-lS the cheapest ana
best Musical Paper in the world. This journal,
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ga0As, StatinnfrH, at.
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MANTLEs.-Marble works.

MARBLE MANTLES.-Marble works.
vi The subscriber begs leave 10 inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
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black MARBLE richly carved and plain, OF the best
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Also on hand a large lot OF Connecticut Brown
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10 give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
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NEW BOOKS.
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LII Missionary; by the Rev. James Hamil.
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TO CONTRACTORS.

OFFICE OF Commissioners OF PrBLIc BUILDINGS,
february 81, 1854.
PROPOSALS will be received in this Office
until Saturday, the 22d Of April next, at 3
O'clock p. m, for grading and graveling SO much
of Maryland avenue, between Seventh street and
the Potomac bridge, as is not now graded and
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The work is 10 be OF the best character, and to
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or such person he may appoint TO inspect il !;
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Isl day Of October next.
The graveing must be at least twelve inches
In depth AT the centre OF the street, tapering of
gradually 10 six inches in depth at the sides. Sc
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ance of the work. Any surplus earth from the
grading must be deposited at such place within a
reasonable distance, as the Commissioner shall
designate.
Proposers will state the price per cubic yard
for the grading, and per superficial yard for The
gravelling, including gravel and all materials.
Is. B. FRENCH,
Commissioner of Public Buildings.
Feb Odd .. A. J.
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GORGE p. FOX ARRIVED AT WILL

" IlAND1ss iO Ell JANUARY 70, IoUl tH
route from Baltimore, and respectfully announces
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is, in particularly the intended removal, or be-
fore the Isl day of May next, of George p. Fox i
Sons Metropolitan Tailoring Department. The
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the southwest corner of the same block of build
ngs viz: to the store, 25 feet front 103 feet deep
No. 32l Broadway, New York city, next door 10
the City Hospital gates, formerly occupied by
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NEW GOODS! Bargains for CASH!
IN EXTRA ORDINARY ATTRACTTON!-
Free Exhibition Of the most splendid assortment
of fall patterns, the Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Wa,eroon,s, No. 5, Washington
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that have just received from the manufacturers a
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richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
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Churches and halls papered and decorated after
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Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
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Particular attention is calledto my 25 cent Satin
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the evening. JOSEPH l.. X. PLANT.
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MOTHER NEW BOOK nv THE AU-

NolhLn NEW bOOh III lAE Az.
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Spiritual Progress, or Instructions in the Di
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ITO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
the House of Observation-Disclosures gentle

II
man who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal and general reporter both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
OF any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
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PREMIUM AWARDED BY THE MARY
LAND INSTITUTE.

Il citizens of Washington and its vicinity to
an inspection of his stock OF BOOTS, SHOES,
GAlIER.S, &C., all Of his own workmanship, and
manufactured from the very best materials. Also
BOOTS and Shoes made TO order from the finest
french Calf Skins and Patent Leather, at price
equally as low as charged elsewhere.
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MATCHES: wATCHEs:-J.Y .sarage,

w No. 92 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
tensive assortment Of fine Watches, consisting OF
T. F. Cooper's Duplex, NJ. J. Tobias & Co.'S, r.
d 6. Beesleys, Joseph Johnson 25 Church street,
Liverpool, &c, &c, varying in price from S75 or
500. Gold Lepines, four holes jeweled, S25
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full Jewelled English Gold Levers from $50 TO 500
The whole of the above watches are carefully Sc
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, | can warrant perfect time keepers.
Gold Pens, of my own make, OF superior work.
manship, warranted to retain their points, for So
SO and 81. Pens without cases IS cents, 81 so,
So and So Sent 10 all parts the country free OF
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal 10
new for so cents. Dec J'-1v
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gaiL aaaSs.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROE
r-r- rv-zra==sy-1 CHANGE OF HOURS.-On

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAlLROE
r.. ry=azsszzsr1 CHANGE OF HOURS.-On
~ - and after Thursday, January lst,
1854, daily trains Sundays excepted) will be run
over this road agreeably to the following arrange
ment
train for Warrenton and intermediate points
will leave the Station, corner Of Duke and Henry
streets, at 81 o'clock, A. nj; arrive at Warrenton
at II o'clock, A. M.
Returning will leave Warrenton at quarter
past o'clock r. M, arriving in Alexandra at a
quarter before o'clock. p. M.
train from Culpspper G. ii. TO Alexandra and
intermediate points will leave Cupepper G. III. at
u o'clock, A. M, arriving in Alexandria al log
o'clock A. M.
Returning will leave Alexandria at II o'clock,
p. M, arriving at Rapidan Station at o'clock p.
NJ, connecting at this point with the stage to and
from Gordonsve.
A..daily stage is running between Gordonsville
and Rapidan Station, in connexion with the cars
on this and the Virginia Central roads.
THROUGH TICKETS.
10 Gordonsvllle. .....................4 90
10 Staunton .................... 0O
10 LynchDurg... .................... w
10 WINCHESTER. ..................... w
Per order: WE CROCKETT,
Oct 5-tf Agent
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BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs, HALL,
Nos. 174 and 176 Pcarl street, Nesc York

4 NOLLINS, how NE q 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
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and Canadas, consisting Of bath post plain and
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pens, with and without silver holders and steel
stationers' goods, and envelopes of every descrp-
ton. COLLINS. BOVINE & co.
18th al doors north Of Penn. avenue.
(. Oct 4-1y* (m1