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rEaFN ESs CURED.

SCARPA'S COMPOUND ACOUSTIC OIL, for the
~ cure of Deafness, Pains, and the Discharge Of
Matter from the ears; also, all those disagreeable
noises like the Luzzing of insects falling Of water
whizzing of steam, &c. DC, which are symptoms Of
approaching deafness, and also generally attended
with disease. Many persons, who have been deaf for
ten, fifteen, and twenty years, and were obliged to
trumpets have, after using two bottles,
thrown aside their trumpets being made perfectly
well. Physicians and surgeons highly recommend its
MEssRs EDIroRs Deafness is q disease which has
hitherto been considered incurablc but can inform
the public that it is q mistaken idea. had been
deaf for ten years, and concluded that must remain
so but not many months since, saw in your paper
an advertisement of Scarpas OIL for deafness As
last resort, concluded to try it; and now. I am
happy to say, can hear well any one Two of
my friends have also used it. One was SO deaf that
he used an trumpet-now he hears perfectly well
without it; the other very much troubled with
noises in the and head and he Mt found
lief, and is well. One bottle cured mo, which /
thought getting well pretty cheap Yours, dc,
SIr.As BUGBKE, Second st., below Pine
Philadelphia, July 1--Lsdgr.
For sale by z. d. GILMAN,
March 6-6t Druggist, Washington. ID. C.
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Ten Thousand Copies IN Ten Days
Uncle Tom Etlipscd by the lamplighter

TNHE most extraordinary and Thrilling Tale ef
l. modern times. This is the universal tostimon 3
Of the Newspaper Press and tho verdict of the R.o
ing PNbhc. We have been utterly unable to gil our
orders 50 great has been the demand for this
GREAT AMERICAN ROMANCE
The following samples Of the opinions Of the
Corps Editorial.
We have no hesitation in pronocncing The Lamp
lighter OF the most original interesting graphic
and affecting tales, that has lately appeared We
predict for IL sale and popularity equal TO the
successful of modern romances-D 0rly Eue Ta0sf-
Ter, Boston.
For delicate and forcible delineaton Of character,
this work Is hardly excced t. Boston journal
The Lamplighter win shed many a ray around fire.
sides and in hearths where now II may be there Ia
much Of darkness and despair DAILY Be, Boston.
The life Of Little Gerty, portrayed in the Lamp
lighter is ms deeply affecting the best sketches Of
Dickens Few persons having commenced this work
through The author, whoever she may he, has
reason TO withhold her name rs the book would do
credit to any writer Ddiiy advertiser, Boston.
The Lsmpliehtcr teaches important truths, which
cannot be too frequently impressed upon the minds
Of all and study s inst ructive and fssci
mating pages without being made better by It's kind
ly influences Its author has evidently highly Gull
tvated and refined MS well ne original and imaei-
native mind and writes with tho ease the classical
correctness OF dicton and that choice selection IF
terms, which indicate tho good English scholar In
this respect, the Lamplieher is much superior to Up
Gle Toms Cabin, whose inelegances meet us at eve
nv turn Boston Daiiy Afkts.
Published by JOHN p. JEWETT Co, Boston !;
JRWETT, PROCTOR, A WORTHINGT0N, Cieve-
land, 0hioi and for sale by all booksellers.
March
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A beautiful Engraving an each Number.
VNHE LIVING AGE has been abundantly honored
by the appreciation Of the belt judges; II has
been pronounced TO be sound and vigorous; various
and entertanEg full Of spirit and life; uniting the
qualities which crafty the scholar tho philosopher
and the man Of business, with those which recon.
mend II TO their wives and children. We shah now
endcavor TO add 10 those intrinsic excellences the
greater attractions Of Art and beginning with 1854
Epery Number mil contain an Impression from
beautiful Steel Plate
The 81 Plates year will alone be worth the price
OF subscription.
This work is made up Of the elaborate and stately
essays Of the Edinburgh, Quarterly, and other Re
views; and Bkackcoods noble criticisms on poetry,
his keen political commentaries highly wrought
tales, and vivid descriptions Of rural and mountain
scenery and the contributions TO literature, history
and common life, by the sagacious Spectator, the
sparkling Eraminw, the judicious Afheaanm, the
busy and industrious Literary Gasate, the sensible
and comprehensive Britannia, the sober and respect
able Christian Observer. these intermixe ed with
the military and naval "reminiscences Of the United
SerUce and with the best articles OF the Dublin UNI.
Ucyaty New Monthly, Frasers, Tait's, Atnscorth's,
Hoods, and Sporting Magazines, and of Chambers
admirable Journal. We do not consider IL beneath
our dignity TO borrow wit and wisdom from Panch +,
and. when we think IL good enough, make of the
thunder Of The inns We shall increase our vari
ETY. by importations from the continent Of Europe,
aud from the new growth Of the British colonies
THE LIVING AGE Is published every Saturday,
by LITTRLI. SON, a COMPANY, corner &c Ire
mont and Brom6eld streets, Boston. Price l2f cents
n number. six dollars a year In advance. Remit
tances for any period win be thankfully received and
promptly attended 10.
POSTAGE FREE.
We viii send the Lfving Age, postage free to all
subscribers within the United States who remit in
advance, directly to the Office adjudication the sum
Of six dollars; thus placing distant subscribers
the footing as those TO MS aud making
the whole country our neighborhood
Dec LITTELL. SON a CO Rnsfnn
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NEW YOak axCpRDEK.

Tenth Volume enlarged, Ia qnarto FORM The largest
baptist newspaper in 'he world Price. I'm advance,
by mail, s.; by carriers, ~ so. Luther y. Beesh-
or r. Co.. Proprietors I22 Nassau street, New ork.
I N the determination to mako their journal com
religious intelligence and OF the news Of the day
we'll us the earnest advocate Of sound Christian doc
rinc and social progress the poprctors will summon
for these ends every available facility whether ed
toria in tho way Of contributors and correspond
ents. They have engaged ablo writer's ut home, and
their correspondence from England and Continental
Europe, from Asia and every part Of America, they
believe to BIO unsurpassed BY furnishing paper OF
the highest grade from this great commercial centre,
they hope to increase tho patronage with which they
already favored frem every section Of tho United
States and tho neighboring British Provinces.
The tenth volume commenced March 80 Sub
scrptons solicited and the present is suggested
the best time for forwarding names with payments
accompanying. L. +. BEECHER.
April l4-4tdw S. 8. CUTTING.
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DAILY NATIONAL ERA.
WE ARE NOW OPENING

A our spIsndidly lighted ssies rooms on Seventh
IA street. 3 doors north Of r. nnsylvania avenue
choice stock of rich Fancy Dress Goo Is embracing
all the Novelties Of tho season also, Spring Styles
Mantel!etts Black Lace Shawls and Scarfs, White
Grape Shawls, Cashmere Scars and Shawls, French
Xxi and Silk Gloves, Hosiery and Embroidefies, with
q choice lot OF Linen and Staple Goods In great
abundance all Of which viii be sold at fair, low
prices
We invite purchasers to call and examine our stock
Uy- Observe that all articles arc warranted to
prove as repres -rted
MAXWELL, SEARS, a COLLEY,
April 10 7th street, doors above Pa ay
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Tho bat article ased as hundreds can testify
in this city and surrounding country, Read. GIL
MANS LIQUID HAIR DYE iasfa ntaneousiy chang
the hair to brilliant jet Black glossy BroOa,
which is permantnfdoes not stain in any way in
jure the skin. No article yet invented which
will compare with it. We would advise all who have
gray hairs TO buy it, for it as0ey liis Boston Post.
.. D. GILMAN, Chemist, Washington city, Invent
and Sole Proprietor
For sale by Druggists Hair-Dressers. and Dealers
in Fancy Articles, throughout the United States.
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PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE,
SO Nassau street. Nfp Yovk.

IH0REIGN PATENTS-The undersigned continues
to act Solicitor and Agent for securing Patents
in all countries where they granted lie is repre-
scented in Europe by honorable and reliable men, Of
long tried experience through whom he is enabled to
secure Patents in England Scotland. Wales ireland,
France, Belgium. Germany, Austria, Russia, Pruesia,
Spain, Portugal DO His facilities for transactinx
foreign Patent business are unsurpassed. He can
generally obtain Certificates Of Prov Prot, ction
from the British Patent Office within six weeks FROM
tho time the invention is first committed TO his
The cost Of British aud other foreign Patents, TO
Americans, has been greatly reduced
The undersigned may be Mt all times consulted,
free Of argo. by letter personally his Office in
reference 10 Patents, Inventions, &c. All consulta-
tions and busint strictly private For further in
formation, apply to or address
ALFRED K. BEACH,
Solicitor Of American and Foreign Patents
March 80. SO Nassau st. N. York
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SPEECHES AGAINST THE NEBRASKA BILL

Mr.. Stewards speech, " Freedom and Public Faith ~
price 81 pcr hundred The same speech in Ger
man, at the same price.
A new edition Of Mr.. Summers great speech " The
Landmark Of Freedom, is 10 course of preparation,
and win BIO ready in fow days price $3.50 per
hundred.
In press Also the Speeches Of Wade, of Ohio. and
Mr. Fessenden of Maine, in the Senate, against the
Nebraska Bill. Price of each, 81 per hundred.
The above speeches will be forwarded free Of post
age to any part of the country, the receipt OF or
dors accompanied with the cash. Address
BUELL. h BLANCHARD,
Washington, d. @.
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HO, HO! YOU ARE GETTING GRAY!
ARE YOU!

yNTELL, THAT is A MISFORTUNE, and not a
wv crime but to remain gray when it is uniash-
ionable, and so fine opportunity offers to restore
your rich ambrosial locks" in all their pristine
vgor and beauty, in three minutes, without injury
to the hair or SKIN, by applying John A. Jencs I'm,
proved National Hair Dye is but little short of crime.
Therefore, don't delay. Applied and for sale by tho
original inventor Of Liquid Hair Dye in this country
JOHN A. JONES,
% East Baltimore ST. bet. Front and High.
10 Also for sale at all the respectable Druggists
and Fancy Stores in evory city and town throughout
the Union. April Is.
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BUCHANAN ON GRAPE CULTURE,

AMI ON STRAWBERRY.
T1NHIS day published, the Fifth Edition, Revised
i Ons volume Emo, cloth, 81 cents.
This volume should be in tho hands Of every cult.
vator Of these delicious fruits for il emb0dss IL
compact and available form, the experience Of accom-.
plisbed and practical Horiculturists on subjects
which have come directly under their own obserya-
zion for long series of years. OF former odit,n
of Buchanan on tho Grape We subjoin few
NOTICES OF THE PRESS.
Mr.. Downing in his Hort,cu1fnriS, says " II deals
moro with facts with actual experience and obssrva.
ton, and LET'S with speculation, superstition and be-
lief than nything this topic that has yet appear
cd in tho United States. In other words man n ay
take it, and plant vineyard and raise rares Win
success"
Furnishes in O small space, q very great amount
Of instructive information relative to the culture of
the Grape Farmers and Planters Encyciopadse
"Will be found to convey the most opportune ard
valuable instruction to NIL interested in the subject
Ne'iFs Frum and Eorr Ga,dea.
Those tho desire the book sent by mail will re-
ceive it, prepaid, by renting the price, by letts
postpaid, to the Publishers.
MOORE, ANDERSON, d co,
March 27-2w Cincinnati.
For sale by LIPPINCOTT. GRAMBO & CO., Phil
adelphia; IvIsON PHINNEY New York.
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RELIGIOUS BOOK DEPOSITORY.


GRAY h BALLANTYNE, Seventh street, two
" doors above Odd Fellows Hail. have the only
Depository in this city of tho publications of the
American Bible Society;
Methodist Book Concern;
Robert Carter 4 Brothers;
Presbyterian Board;
American Tract Society;
Evangelical knowledge Society;
American Sunday School Union;
New England and Massachusetts, Sabbath School So,
cietes 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 unequalled.
They always keep an 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, ut New York prices
Blank Books Staple and Fancy Stationery.
Pocket Knives, Portmonnaies, Portfolios, Writing
Desks, &c Jan. 2-d
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NEW YORK CENTRAL COLLEGE,

NEW YORK CENTRAL COLLEGE,
Located in the village Of McGrawvile i'm the county
of Cortland New ork, was founded In 1s4o upon
the broad principles OF Equal lights and Chris
tian Reform" and Is open 10 all persons Of both
sexes. Of good moral character.
i has been the purpose of the Trustees If this
l. School, from The first, TO make 1t both safe ar
inviting to Students; and we believe VIC may now
safely recommend it, under the supervision and care
oi President Leonard q. Calkins, whose ability fer
that responsible Office has been most happily tested
assists by competent Board OF Instruction" Free
from the uuholy influence Of larger towns, and per.
vaded by moral influences, republican habits, and
Christian example, associated with manual labor, We
think parents must feel degree Of security begotcn
by no other set Of circumstances.
One arrangement in this Institution, not TO be over
looked in this day Of public speaking, is Rheior-
ical Class, with daily exercises in extemporaneons
speaking under the careful training OF the President
The student Of small means aspiring to a thorough
intellectual education by his energies, will find
IN TINS College sympathy and aid in his arduous ard
noble work.
under the supervision Of Mr.. Luther w ellington, a
practical farmer, kind and benevolent man. on q
farm Of one hundred and fifty seven acres.
primary school is Taught by Mi Keziah King,
a thorough and efficient teacher for the accommod
ton Of any one who may lot be prepared to enter
the Academic Department
The boarding hall will be conducted by Mr. Ly msn
Butts, who, together with amiable family will
make boarding both cheap and pleasant
The College year is divided into three terms The
6rst term, OF fourteen weeks will open on the frt
Thursda, in September
Tho second, or Winter term, will commence on the
second Thursday in December, and continue fourteen
weeks
The third and last OF Summer term. will begin on
tho second Thursday in April and close at the Col
l,gc Commencement, on the second Wednesday in
July
D5S- Any inquiries, relating immediately to the
school should be addressed to President L. q Cal
kris, McGrawville, Cortland county, New York
Anything regarding tho pecuniary affairs. should
DO addressed TO A. Caldwell Treasurer. of the Same
place.
We would take this opportunity to recommend 10
the public our tried and approved Agents, Silas Ham.
mond S III Taft, and Ed. d. Pease. as worthy 81
their confidence A. CALDWELL, Gen. Agent
McGrnicpilLe Eebrnnrn 1854
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ANr.,ONY LANE.

SsTOCK and Exchange Broker 80 Wall street, New
- York, member Of tho New York Stock Elk
change Board will purchase and sell on commission
(of quarter Of one por cent? Go, eminent and State
Stocks, Railroad and Bank Stocks Railroad Bonds,
and all other securities usually sold at tho Board
Orders from abroad solicited.
Reforenccs--D Ebbetts, Cashier Union Bank w.
I. Hooker, Cashier Continental Bank; Arthur Tap
pan, Esq, New York. Jan 10.
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ANOTHER NEW BOOK.

By the Author Of the Vide, Vide World'
CARL KRINKEN: his Christmas Stockings. Beau
~ tifnlly illustrated. Price, rs cents gilt Slips
The Bow In the Cond or, Covenant Mercy for the
Afflicted. Numerous engrayings Price, SO so
Glad Tidings; or Tho Gospel Of Peace. Price SO cts
Popular Legends Of Brittany Illustrated Price, rs
cents.
Spiritual Progress or Instructions in the Divine
Life Of the Soul From tho French of Fenelon and
Madame Guyon. Price, rs cents
The Old and the New; or The Changes of Thirty
Years in the East. By VIM. Goodell. Price, 81 rs.
Old Sights with New Eyes Price, ST..
Conversion: Its Theory and Process. By Rev. 7
Spencer. Price, $l25.
Autobiography Of Rev. B. Finley or, Pioneer Life
in the West Price, 81. :.
Christ in History or, The Central Power among
Men BY Robert Turnbull d. d. Price, $l25.
GRAY 4 BALEANTYNE, 7th st
Jan 4-d2 2doors above Odd Fellows Hall
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o. Services in St. Paul's Church, Rev. Mr..
Buffers corner Of H and Eleventh streets, du-
ring this week, daily, ut nine A. M and half
past seven ?. M Rev. Mr. Lilley, Of Baltimore,
may be expected to preach every evening.
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rHE pEoPLlS PATFNT OFFICE

(tAvEATS.-Invcntors and others desiring 10 mp.
~ ply for Caveats, are informed that all the neces-
sary drawings and papers are prepared by the under
signed with the utmost fidelity and despatch and on
the most moderate terms. All other Patent business
promptly attended TO.
Persons wishing for information advice relative
to Patents Inventions may nj all times consult the
undersigned ivfthom charge either personally at his
Office or by letter ALFRED II. BEACH,
Solicitor Of American and Foreign Patents
People's Patent O6fcs SO Nossau ST., Ne,c fork
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FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES AND PLANTS.

DARSONS 4 co, Flushing New York, offer
L Cor sale large and excellent assortment Of
standard
APPLE, PEAR, & OTHER FRUIT TREES;
Dwarf Pears and Cherries; Ornamental Trees for
streets and lawns; Trees and Shrubs, for massing
Mt reduced rates
PIONEERING SHRUBS.
Roses of thrifty growth, together with the usual
variety required Cor the lawn the orchard and the
garden.
Careful attention win be given TO tho execution and
packing Of orders Liberal discounts made TO all
dealers in trees
Catalogues sent by mail without charge, TO all en-
closing postage stamp. PARSONS GU.
F2,isbinP III mo 20
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PHONOGRAPHY.

INSTRUCTION IN PHOTOGRAPHY, given by
i letter, through tho mail, by the undersigned for
49, for thorough course of instruction, including
instruction book and postage instruction letters
ST. payable at the commencement, and the remainder
after the learner has become able to correspond with
me in photography. Ten instruction letters suf
fcient to enable person to Photography for all
the purposes for which long hand is used. Address,
post paid "A. T. NORTHUP,
April 49, Diego, 0tsego county, N. Y
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NJ Rev Alexander Duncanson will preach
in the Congregational Church on Sunday, ut
eleven A. M. and half past three p M. Sub
iect for the afternoon: Progress
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TO THE CONSUMERS OF DRY GOODS,
Who Seek their Supplies IN our Market.

ONE PRICE ONLY. We are now in our NEW
" STORE, which was erected expressly for us We
think IL the most comfortable and bcst lighted store
room in the city and with increased room facilities
and experience, deemed quite ample, we shall deal
largely In
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS.
Of every STYLE all Of tho best qualities and for which
we shall have one price only.
We shall sell cheaper than over have done and
in having price only (which, in opinion, is
the only fair and equitable way Of doing busness)
shall maintain our sofrcspcct, which Is above all
price or success. Moreover, expect to retain all
the trade of those prompt customers who have made
their purchases Of for years past and doubt
less we shall have large accession Of new customers
who prefer TO buy where fair yrice oaiy asked
We feel that our simple word is requisite only to
satisfy our former customers that the price sys
tom Is the correct one, and 10 their advantages and
do not hesitate 10 assert our belief that all candid
and intelligent persons WILL affer an impartial exam
ination Of prices fabric and stylos give ono price
store the preference. Those who not judges OF
goods cannot fail TO be impressed at once with tho
manifold and vast advantages 10 the purchaser re-
suting from the adoption in good faith Of the one
purchaser Tor IL becomes absolutely necessary to meet
ut the start all competition that can be offered in
prices
Our scale Of prices will be so low and tho profits
small, that we cannot and viii not soil but for tho
cash or to customers who pay promptly. For those
who purchase very largely, oreto sell again, rcduc.
tions will be made.
Tho public are cordially and most respectfully In.
vitcd 10 call at all times and examine our stock
PERRY A BROTHER. Central Stores"
Jan. I'D (0p Centre Markct,l Washington City
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4 ND Diseases Of the Genital Organs, removed In
N an incredibly short time. Invalids afflicted with
the above complaints be successfully treated at
No. So Broadway, between Second and Third streets
east side Once hours from ten 10 twelve o'clock.
Drs wHITrEM0RE and ST0CKWELL.
Dec a. Cincinnati, Ohio.
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CAMERON,S

GENERAL AGENCY and Insurance Office, Co
NJ lumbia Place, Il doors north Of Louisiana ave
nue,) Seventh street. Toast side Washington. ID, c.
Claims before Congress and the different Depart
ments. Jan. Sd
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GEORGE w JULIAN.

Attorney and Counsellor at Lar, Centrep,iie,
Indiana,
MILL attend TO the securing and collecting Of
wv claims, and all other business ntrusted TO his
care, in the counties of Wayne. Randolph, Henry,
Union and Fayette, and in the Supreme and Federal
Courts Mt Indianapolis Dec. ~
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fvIsITERS TO THE METROPOLIS!

DERS0NS visiting Washington, and In want Of
Il Boots or Shoes, are invited to call and examine
nv stock which comprises as good an assortment Of
Ladies' Gcntiemcn's Boys, Youths Misses, and
Childrens Shoes be found in the city. Prices
moderate JOHN A RUFF, Penn avenue,
Jan IL. Between A and 9th SITS Washington.
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EZRA C. SEAMAN

A TToRNEY and Counsellor Mt Law. Detroit, Mich
IN igan will practice in the State and United States
Courts attend TO securing and collecting debts. and
to Investigating titles to lands in any part Of tho State
of Michigan. Jan. cd
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On the 18th instant, Mr.. HANSON BARNES,
of this city. :,
In Charleston, Is CO. March 20, Of small
pox Capt SAMUEL J. DUNCAN, a native OF Bath,
lMe, J aged As years.