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100 600 COPIES SOLD !--Lloyd's
lOO. OOO GREAT STEAMBOAT WORK will


be ready on or about the 24th Of October
Contents,
First Application of Steam.
Life OF John Fiich-Engraving Of his first Boat
Life Of Robert Futon-Engravng of.his first
American Boat on the Hudson River.
Robert Fulton and Livngsion's first Ohio River
Boat-Correct Likeness-Full Particulars.
Lairobe's First Boat.
First Steubenville Boat.
First Explosion on the Western Waters; from
an Eye Witness.
Maps Of The Western Waters; Towns, Cities
and Distances laid down correctly
List of Steamboat Eek posions since 1912; Names
OF Killed and Wounded; List Of Steamboats,
now ahoat.
Correct Views of Pittsburg, Wheeling, Cincin-
natl, Louisville. ST. Louis, and New Orleans, in
1883; sketch of each place; Population, BUSH
ness, &c, &c.
Fast Time OF Boats on the Ohio and Mississippi
Rivers
List of Steamboat Officers on the Western
Waters.
The New Steamboat Law-Wnh Comments
Life Boats.
Disasters on the Lakes; Names Of Lost, Killed,
and Wounded.
The High Water in 1910, 1882, lsI7.
List of Plant atoms on the Mississippi River
Important United States Supreme Court Steam
boat Decisions.
Three hundred pages, with one hundred en-
cravings, handsomely bound. BY remtting One
Dollar, post paid,) you will receive a copy of the
above work.
Orders from the trade solicited aud agents
wanted in every town and city 10 canvas for the
work.
Address JAS. T. LLOYD & Co.
Post Office Buildings Cincinnati, o.
n..aO T..
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-
- Usher Of this large and popular family journa-
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weekles. 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
luton" published for ffty-sIx consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Comyler, 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 ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth 10 about TO he
commenced. IL will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine eagravings, 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, 70 follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denlson author of Home Pictures, Pa
thence Worthington and her Grandmother, etc,
viii continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and II. c. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife
graphic picture of early lie in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
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 50 two copies one
year So; four copies one year S.; nine copies one
year, and one to the getter up Of the club, $40
twenty copies one year and one TO the getter up
OF the club, $40.
| Address A. SCOTT, Publisher
No. Ill Chestnut st. Philadeiphla
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and MclOdeons for Cash.

tSianOS ana nAclOQeoDS IOr OaSus
TTORACE WAT ERS, the great Music and
Ill Piano Forte dealer. 1873 Broadway, New
York. pretcring TO share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay it TO the sharpers OF
Wall sweet, TO raise available means 10 enable him
10 stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Meodeons al a large discount from factory prices,
'or cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three oil the lary-si and most celebrated Boston
manufacturers; 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
iording opportunity for selections not 10 be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second.
asnd Pianos al great bargains-prices from $50 10
10 $780, Music and musical instruments OF all
kinds Dealers, teachers, and heads OF schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail
posi- paid. General and select catalogues OF mu-
&c aud schedule offactory prices of Pianos, Melo'
deons and musical instruments forwarded TO ANY
address, free OF postage.
Sept 2l-d3m
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JOYcE'S TASTELESS SOLUTION
OF Copaibat Ia Chambers Street, N. ".
TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
HENTLEMEN.--The valuable medicinal

~ ENTLEMEN.-The valuable medici nal
\ NJ properties OF Balsam Copaba have long
been recognized by The faculty, bat the great dis
advantage arising from its nauseous taste has
hitherto prevented its administration in many
diseases for which il is particularly adapted The
usual gsodus opeyandi' Of prescribing il, either
in the form OF an Emulsion or Gelalinous Cap
sues has not been found satisfactory, being liable
10 some objection either from the difficulty expe-
ri-nced by some individuals in the deglutilion OF
the Capsule or the small quantity OF Copaiba gen.
orally found in the Emulsion.
Joyce's Iasteiess solution OF Copaiba is the
most unique preparation yet introduced 10 the
medical profession, il contains 90 per cent. OF
the puresi 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 analytical chemists In the old and
new worlds 10 contain all the medicinal proper
ties of Balsam Copaiba without its dsagreabe
characteristics.
Il is an efficient preparation for all diseases of
the mucous membranes, and particularly Como
rheGa, Leucorrhga, elect painful hemorrhodal
affections, and in chronic irritation Of the bladder
Sold in Washington wholesale, BY
]. N. CALLAN,
and retail by Messrs. G. Stoit &. Co., M. p.
Kings, Patterson * Marin, Ford a. Brothers,
ID. s. Dyson, j. b Moore, DR.. w. b. Young,
r. A. Payne. Bury u Co.. Navy Yard; II. N.
Mcpherson, jr, +. S. Walsh, v. Harbaugh,
Benjamin Franklin, --- McIntire, DR.. ). E. Ty-
son. ]. S. Lovejoy J. w. Marin, Wallace Elliott,
AID John A Mburn, and - Pierpoint, Alex
andria.
Oct Sim
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NTEMBERs OF CONGRESS ana vIsl.

| MI EMBERS OF CONGRESS aud VIsi-
| lyJ tors 10 Washington are respectfully informed
that at TAYLOR ~ MAURYS Book aud Sta
tioncry Store, near Ninth street, they will meet
| all their requirements. Their extensive stock, ia
addition 10 ihe following important works, CON-
prses every department OF. Literature, Science,
| aud Art. s3s
New books received Immediately pubIica
ton. ~ a @a ~
Weekly nportalions from England
Calhoon's Works, 8 vols. ehs
Jef1erson's Works, 9 vols.
Websier's Works. 6 vols, autograph edition.
Everet's Oralions and Speeches, vols.
Clay's Private Correspondence, vol.
5. s. Premises Memoirs, vols
Bancrofi's History Of the United States, vols.
Statesman's Manual, vols.
Hickey's Constitution, / vol.
Jeferson's Manual, vol
The Constitution oflh- United States vol.
Elliois Debates and Madison Papers, vols.
Marsh's Orators and Statesmen. vol
Slory's Works 3 vols.
Lives Of Chief Justices OF the United States,
l VOL
Lieber's Civil Liberty and Self Government,
2 vols
Wirts Life of.Palrick Henry, vol.
Kennedy's Life of Writ, 2 vols.
Garland's Life of John Randolph, vol.
Party Leaders, by Baldwin,, l vol,
De Toequeyille's Democracy in America,
vol.
s (
Grimkes Nature and Tendency of Free Iast-
tutions, vol. av
Constitutional Textbook, vol.
Carey's Past, Present and Future, l vol. vi
Seamsn's Progress of Nations, vol.
McElgotts American Drbsier. vol.
Future Wealth of America, vol. 44
Smiths Wealth of Nations, vol.
Every description of American, English, and
French stationery Of the finest qualities, at tie
lowest prices
Visiting Cards engraved and printed wih the
greatest promp,itude.
s,' 's TAYLOR a. MAURYS, ~
Dec S-dtf Near Ninth street.
JUVENILE BOOKS of moral and religious
character, FIVE hundred or six hundred different
kinds, beautifully illustrated
100 portable Writing Desks. from So SO TO s25;
logsihsr with avery Find Of Fancy Stationery.
which will be sold at less prices Than they have
ever before been sold at in ihIs city.
| The Prophets, or Mormorisin Unveiled, with
| illustrations; price 81. islr
just published and Tor sale at
July IL near 9Th ST
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M. w. l.. PURCHASE,
EXCELSIOR CARD WRITER,
MANUF aCTURER OF METALLIC GRAVERS,
AT WILLARD'S.
EXHIBITION OF FINE ARTS.


HNHE attention Of the public is respectfully
i called TO The large and interesting
GALLERY OF FINE ENGRAvINGS,
(besi English Line, Mezzotints and Aquatienis,)
which is now open uor few days only al
No. 500 Pennsylvania Avenue, between
I'D and Sd streets, Warrington,
Consisting OF specimens of the following eminent
masters: Landscer, Cooper, Batemsn, Herring,
(sen and jr) Frank Stone, Jenkins, Parker. Fiske,
Absolon, Sir @. Hayter, Martin, William Bonner,
Easiake, Twaner, Leslie, Wllkie, &c, &C.. &c.
Engraved by Atkinson, Wass, Ryall Reynolds,
Robinson, Darvey, Lewis, Landseer, Simmons,
Bromley, and Huifam, and other eminent English
engravers.
Such a collection has before been seen
in Washington. The entire siock will be disposed
of at FIRST COST, and in some cases less than
actual cost will be taken.
The proprietor desires to dispose OF the same,
he must decline the business on account of i'll
health The goods all new, and recently im-
ported from London and Paris Call early as this
opportunity can last but FEW DAYS.
Open from 9 a. M To 2 p. IN.
tifN af 500 Penney lvania Avenue,
Dec 22-g' Near Adams's Express office.
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rENERAL AGENCY.-The undersIgn

~ ENERAL AGENCY.-The undersigned
VI most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
riends and the public in general, here and esle-
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress procure pensions, bounty
snds extra pay, and srresrage pay, and will at
end 10 lie buying and selling of real estate, the
renting OF houses, and general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties al distance
with such Information as they may desire from
the seat Of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, nj present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet
RRFKRKNcKs
Hon. J. @. Dobbin, Sseraavy of the Navy
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War,
N. Cailsn, esq, Pvssid>nf Of the Board Of Com
mon Conuc1L
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney AZ Lac.
James II. Caustin, esq.
w. C. Rcddall STATE Department.
SAMUEL 9 TAYLOR
| Jan 17-u
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TREAT COMPLAINTS having been
NJ made of the irregularily of the running ofthe
boats between Washington and Alexandra, for
the accommodation Of the public, the undersigned
has determined to the steamer GEORGE
PAGE as follows viz:
From Washington, Ct, s, 81. and LII a. m, i, 3,
and AZ, p. m.
and 81. p.
Omnibuses connecting with the boat will leave
the corner Of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue AT g. u, Ct and IL, a. m; l2i, "a, and ~
p. m.
Nov TIT GEORGE PAGE
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EVERETT HOUSE.

North Side OF Union Square, New York. y
THIS establishment, erected OH the most
u prominent and delightful Park New York
Affords is approaching finish, and, when com
pleted, will combine all that skill can devise and
money supply TO render il the most desirable hote
yet constructed.
The proprieiors 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 10 make arrangements for the winter
months.
The public patronage is respectfully solicited
CLAPP g. JOSLIN.
HAwLEY D. CLAP,
A. G. JosLN.. Sept. 20-g.
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A VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA,

IA 1900 Acres) for Sale.-Havng leased for
term Of years, The Fauquier White Sulphur
Springs" TO persons whose high reputation war
rants the beeflhey will be kept IN the best style,
the undersigned now offers for sale the valuable
farm which surrounds the Springs.
IL contains upwards of $50 acres oflow grnur1s
remarkable Tor extraordinary crops OF cor. aud
capable of being made the bes, possible mc@ -,
As part Of tins lind yielded 100 bushels ola re
acre in IS 3, the twelfth year of successive .t.-
walton, without manure; and in 1854, bad sas
the season, produced 10 bushels-the Farm Is
easily susceptible Of division, and is certainly
of the best IN Virginia.
Terms: One-lhird on the Isl OF December next +,
and the balance in one and TWO years Thereafter.
with interest from date Of delivery.
For further particulars inquire Of the subscribe,
by letters addressed 10 "WarreDion Springs. Var
gna, OF to Washington, ID. G.
May i--tf THOMAS GREEN.
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CEORCETOwN COLLEGE, ID. c.


TINE next session of this Institution will com
u mencc on Monday the Sd Of September,
The Preparatory Department and Collegiate
course are both conducted by able and expert
enced Professors, who devote themselves 10 the
moral and intellectual advancement Of those con-
6ded TO their care. A large and spacious build
ing has just been completed TO be used exclusive
" Tor the accommodation OF the younger students.
Their dormiory, Fairgrounds, study-hall, class
rooms nc, will be entirely distinct from those OF
the other students, and officers especially assigned
will attend them In their pastimes aud preside
over their studies. A complete separation will
thus be effected between the younger and older
students, The advantages of which must be appa-
rent 10 all those who have the least experience in
the education Of youth
The Observatory of the College, its extensive
Philosophical apparatus, rich and varied Libraries
and Cabinet OF Minerals, Geological Specimens
and Shells, afford to the students of thls lnstilu
ton advantages rarely TO be met with
B. A. MAGUIRE,
Aug. 7--dlm President.
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NJ APOLOGY AT ST. HELENA, OR

MT APO Il Il q n AT ST. HELENA, OR
In interesting anecdotes and remarkable con-
versalions Of the Emperor during the live and a
half years of his captivity. collected from the me-
MORALS Of Las Casas, OMera, Montholon An
tommarrgi, and others. by John S c. Abbot !;
with illustrations.
English Grammar. The English Language in
lie elements and forms, with history of It's origin
and development, designed for use ia colleges
and schools. Revised and enlarged. BY William
G. Fowler, late Professor Of Rhetoric in Amherst
College.
Caesars CONNIE ptaries; literally translated notes,
with very elaborate index.
A Child's History ofthe United States. By John
Bonner. In 2 volumes.
An Outline of the General Principles Of Cram
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
I Just received and for sale al the Bookstore of
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Of Eleventh street and Pennssylvania
avenue. Dec
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A Weekly journal Published at wash
fngton City.
ruyHE und.rsfgned uroDose In commeuce

A Weekly journal Published at Wash
fngton City.
ryyHE 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 full digest Of
the news of the day, foreign aud 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 misc lianeous and
scientific matter; articles on Agriculture, together
with original articles upon the leading topics OF
the day. Much valuable information relative 10
the operations OF the Executive Departments, to-
gether with weekly list OF new patents, will be
found in its columns A. large portion of It's
space will be devoted 10 light literature, origin nal
aud selected Its location at the political centre
of the Union, will afford opportunities always 10
procure the latest and most reliable information
public affairs,
IL is the intention of the undersigned TO make
the SPECTATOR an acceptable. visiter 10 every
house in the Union, and IL will therefore not
sumo on any occasion the position Of partizan
paper, 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 promugate them
as occasion may require always keeping carefully
| view the interests OF the country, growing out
OF foreign well as domestic affairs.
The SPECTATOR will be printed Ia 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
! companisd by iull and compile index TO its con-
tents, thus making II most valuable paper for
/ preservation and reference Ii will be published
every Saturday morning, al 50 per annum, payable
always in advance. No paper will be continued
beyond the time for which IL il paid.
4 All subscriptions and communications on bust
ness should be addressed 10 tho undersigned al
| Washington, ID. G.
AUG. F. HARVEY g. co.
/ WASHINGTON CRY, April 10, 1885.
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dt x RE WARD.-Strayed from the Com
spC mons, about weeks since, small speckle
red and white Cow, with one horn half broken
of--lhe other Il crump horn. She has wen or
wart ON her side, the flank, about the size OF
mans fist. She is marked, but not recolected
The above reward will be paid by returning her to
the owner, on street, between 9th and 7th, No.
500. M i8aasi, s Sept IS
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rT,HE PEASANT BOY PHlLosoPHER

THE PEASANT BOY PHILOSOPHERS
Il by Henry Mayhem, price rs cents.
The Essence of Christianity, by Ludwig Fencr.
bach, translated from the second German edition
by Marion Evans, translator Of Strauss Life OF
Jesus, price 81 IS.
Travels In Europe and the East, by Samuel
Ireneus Prime, two volumes, price two dollars
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR d. MAURYS
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CARD.
10 the Lad,es Of Washington, Georgefoser, Alsr
andrta. &c.

"ENRY WEIRMN's ladies, misses, and
I'LL children's French shoes sold by the nm
dersigned, on 18th street, Just above Corooran @
RIGGS Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety of ladies', misses, and children's French
gaiter walking shoes, white and black satin CATERS
slippers &c, made to order by Ii Weirman, OF
Philadelphia OF rhe best French gaiter materials,
and in the latest Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as 9 slop-shop shoes" being all custom
work, OF superior workmanship. and warranted 10
give perfect satisfaction
Ladies', who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me .
cell, and examine for themselves.
G. WEIRMAN,
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IaxCELsIoR; HELPS no PROGRESS

NXCELSIOR; HELPS To PKOGKESs
Ia in Religion, Science, and Literature.
Al new monthIy magazine, edited by the Rev.
James Hamilton, d. D., of London. Price 81 50
per annum.
Although nominally young Mems Magazine
II will be a main effort of the conductors 10 pro-
vide for young men that healthful stimulus and
the aids to improvements, which many of them are
now 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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R. +. HIBBARD'S WILD CHERRY BITTERS
AN EXCELLENT REMEDY.
IIBBAkD,S Wild Cherry Bitters il the

IBBAKD'S Wild Cherry Bitters Is the
Jul best Purifier Of the Blood and the best anti
dole for Dyspepsia we have ever found. Il is the
best Strengthening Bters for all who are debili-
'ated by sickness 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 convipced our word for ii, you will
not regret H.
Spruce street, New York; and ] GIBBS, corner of
9th and L streets; A. BAssErT, 20S d street; and
E. IL. WERNER, Pennsylvania avenue, Washing
ton, d. c.; and by dealers and druggists gener-
ally. july l0-3m
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Z NJ SICK Headache Rcmedy.-A remedy for
the sick headache, which has been recently offered
the public is attracting great attention. not only
by reason of the very satisfactory testimonials to
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by II, but also because
there so great number Of people who are af-
Hicted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DR..
Eastman who discovered the efficacy of his "rcm-
edy'' is physician in this city, in high standing,
with large practice He is physician in whom
great confidence is placed; and we do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease, which
has been 30 long needed. has atractedthe attention
of all sufferers from headache who have heard of il.
From our own knowledge Of Dr. Eastmans char
acter and practice, we have no doubt that the med
icne deserves the favor il receives, and thaiit will
prove to be great benefit to all who may give it
trial.-Lynn Neaos, December %, 1883
For sale in Washington by z. d. Gil AN, and
by all the druggists. Apr2