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A Weekly Journal Published at wash
tngton City.
TIME uudarsIUued propose In rommeure


THE undersigned propose to commence
about the first of June next, in the City OF
Washington, the publication of a weekly news
paper, 10 be called the SPECTATOR, designed for
general circulation among the people fthe United
States. Its columns will contain full digest OF
the news Of the day, foreign and 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 miscellaneous and
scientific matter; articles on Agriculture together
with original articles upon the leading topics OF
the day Much valuable information relative TO
the operations OF the Executive Departments, to-
gelher with weekly list Of new patents, will be
found in its columns. A large portion of It's
space will be devoted TO light literature original
and selected. Its location at the political centre
Of the Union, will afford opportunities always 10
procure the latest and most reliable Information
on public affairs.
Ii is the intention Of the undersigned 10 make
the SPECTATOR an acceptable visiter to every
house in the Union, and Il will therefore not as
sumo on any occasion the position OF parlfzan
paper, nor will Il owe any allegiance to men Tut
entertaining Fixed and decided views qu.stc ms
Of political economy, and upon our system OF gov
ernment, il will disseminate and Promuigate them
as occasion may require-alwaysk keeping carefully
n view the interests Of the country growing out
of foreign as well domestic affairs.
The SPECTATOR will be printed in 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 &C
compsnied by full and compile index to it's con-
tents, thus making a most valuable paper for
preservation and reference II will be published
every Saturday morning, at 50 per snnum, payable
always in advance. No paper will be continued
beyond the time for which 1t is paid.
All subscriptions and communications on bust
ness should be addressed 10 the undersigned at
Washington, ID. G.
AUG. r. HARVEY a. co.
WARRINGTON CrrY, April 10, 1885,
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NAPOLEON AT ST. HELENA, OR

IN interesting anecdotes and remarkable con-
versations of the Emperor during the five and a
half years Of his captivity, collected from the me-
MORALS of Las Casas, O'Mera, Montholon, An
tommarrgi, and others. BY John s. G. Abbott
with illustrations.
English Grammar The English Language in
its elements and forms, with history of its origin
and development, designed for use in colleges
and schools. Revised and enlarged. BY William
c. Fowler, late Professor Of Rhetoric in Amherst
College.
Caesars Commentaries; literally translated notes.
with very elaborate index.
Child's History of the United States. BY John
Bonner. In 2 volumes.
An Outline of the General Principles of Gram
mar, to which quotations have been added. BY
Rev ]. G. Grafton, Professor of the English, Lam
guage and Literature in the New York Academy.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore OF
R. FARNHAM,
Corner Of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue. Dec
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HELPS TO PROGRESS

EXCELSIOR; HELPS TO PROGRESS
~ in Religion Science, and Literature.
A new monthly magazine, edited by the Rev.
James Hamilton, d. d., of London. Price 81 so
per annum.
Although nominally young Mems Magazine
il will be main effort of the conductors to pro-
vide for young men that healthfal stimulus and
the aids to improvements, which many OF them are
now so anxious to secure.
The editor has secured the assistance of many
able and excelect 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 &c BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street.
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The Snow of Saturday was the largest install
ment Of the article with which we have been
visited for many years-eight or nine inches in
depth; afording improved opportunities for sleigh
ing sport of which, on Sunday and yesterday,
hundreds of our citizens did not fail to avail them
selves The hire of two-horse sleigh was ten,
and that of a one-horse sleigh five, dollars an
hour
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VOCAL MUSIC.

MRS. FRANKLIN respectfully informs the
lNl Ladies of Washington that she continues
TO give instruction in Vocal Music. From her
long experience and professional intercourse with
the best Artistes of Europe and America she feels
confident that her method of cultvatng the voice
and imparting correctness Of style and expression
will render satisfaction.
For terms and hours apply 10 Mrs F. at her resi-
dence 405 street, between 9th and 10th streets.
Reference is made 10 Mr.. r. Davis and Mr.. G.
Hibus, al their Music Stores on Pennsylvania
Avenue Dec 10
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ODERN LANGUAGES.-D. Z. Groux,
lNl a native of France, teacher of Modern Lam
guages, especially French Spanish, and German
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
atty. Professor of Numesmatics, for the classi6-
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms 10 rent at that place.
Sen 2l-dH
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CTRAYED OR STOLEN from the FestI-


i f1S24, Martha A. Wells IA daughter Of Alex
ander Wells, who then lived in Amelia County,
Virginia, and who subsequently removed 10 the
city Of Petersburg and died therein in August,
1859 went with Mr.. Spencer from the county
Of Greensville TO one Of the Western States. She
was then about sixteen years old and has never
been heard from by her family in. Virginia from
that day to this. BY the win OF her father she is
entitled 10 portion OF his estate, or, IL she be Dead
her children IL she or they be heard from within
one year from the date Of his death. Any infor
nation in respect to the said Martha A. Wells or
her children, IL she has any, would be beneficial
10 them and be thankfully received by the family.
Address GEO. w. EASTWOOD,
Nov. 27--w4w. Petersburg, Va.
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III cb;ldren's French shoes are sold by the un,
dersgned on 18th street, just above Corcoran ~
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 chlldrens French
uaer walking shoes, white and black satin CATERS,
Slippers, SC, made TO order by II. Weirman, OF
Philadelphia OF the best French gster materials,
and in the latest Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what generally
known as" slop-shop shoes;n being all custom
work, OF superior workmanship, and warrantedto
give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies', who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy, will consult their interest BY giving me
call and examine for themselves.
G WEIRMAN,
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skating.-The ice in the Potomac and on the
nelghboring dams, being four or five inches in
thickness, has created an unprecedented demand
for skates. Very many male adults and juveniles
are enjoying the sport of the iron keel, gliding
along with more than railroad train rapdty The
sport is both exciting and notwithstanding.
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COAIi-COAL.

TINE consumers Of Coal respectfully inform
i ed that the undersigned can furnish them
with a superior article, and at the very lowest
price. Punctuality and just weight is his motto
orders that they will have no cause to complain.
Call at the Yard on Sd street. few steps south Of
Pa avenue III. c. narrower.
Sept. lin
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GREAT COMPLAINTS having been
NJ made of the irregularity of the running ofthe
boats between Washington and Alexandra, for
the accommodation of the public, the undersigned
has determined 10 run the steamer GEORGE
PAGE follows viz:
From Washington, ct, s, 81, and III q. m; !, 3,
and At, p. m.
and 81. p.
Omnbuses connecting with the boat will leave
the corner of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue at 6, u, 81, and IL a. mi l2i, "a, and Al,
p. m.
Nov 7--tf GEORGE PAGE.
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY.


Corner of 10th street, over Savings Bank
THIS CEMETERY Is laid out on the plan
i of the celebrated Greenwood of New York,
and situated on the high ground, distant one and
a quarter miles north of the Capitol, North Capt.
iol street, leading directly to the Gateway. This
company have received charter from Con-
gress, appropratiag this ground for to burial
purposes, making fee title 10 the purchaser, and
prohibiting all encroachmens from legislation or
otherwise, which is Of vast Importance to those
who wish their dead to repose where they have
placed them; for it has become custom in all
cities when the burial ground becomes valuable
for other purposes TO sell il, and throw the dead
promiscuously into one large pit, and legal mea-
'sures cannot prevent II, as no titles are given TO
the ground.
N. B. Office hours from 10 m, TO IL m, wher
pamphlets containing the Charter, Bylaws, and
Map of the Grounds, and all other Information
can be obtained.
All orders left with Mr.. James F. Harry
40, 7h street, or any other undertaken, will be
promptly attended to. June 19-ly
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CeIebration.--A mass meeting of the Demo-
Gratis Of the District of Columbia will be held this
evening, under the auspices of the Jackson De-
mocratic Association, in honor Of the anniversary
of the battle of New Orleans, at the Military As
'sembly Rooms, on Louisiana avenue near the
corner of Sixth street Distinguished members
of the Democratic party will address the meeting.
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,UHE HEALING OF THE NATIONS, by

Charles Linton; with Introduction and
Appendix by N. p. Tallnadge. Published by the
Society for the Diffusion Of Spiritual Knowledge
New York, large octave volume, price u %.
For sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S Bookstore.
May 5 near 9th street.
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The Musical Convention will probably be in
session at the Smithsonian Institution during the
remainder of the week; and the public are invited
TO be in attendance The sessions commence at
ten o'clock in the morning.
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Colonization.-The American Colonization
Society will hold its annual meeting on the fifteenth
instant The principal address will be delivered
by the Hon. George P. Marsh
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

flduOS anu UAclOucOub IOT Odsus
HORACE WA1E Frs, the great Music and
Ill Piano Forte dealer, 1888 Broadway, New
York. prefering to share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay it to the sharpers OF
Wall street, to raise available means to enable him
to stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment of elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; 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
tording opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second:
hand Pianos at great bargains-prices from $50 TO
10 $l60. Music and musical instruments of all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads of schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues Of mu-
sic and schedule factory prices of Pianos, Melo
deems and musical instruments forwarded to any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 2l-d3m
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N U,6OO Acres) for Sale.-Having leased for
a term of years, The Fauquier White Sulphur
Springs" to persons whose high reputation war
rants the bchcfthey will be kept in the best style,
the undersigned now offers for sale the valuable
farm which surrounds the Springs.
II contains upwards Of $50 acres OF low grounds
remarkable for extraordinary crops Of corn, and
capable of being made the best possible mea .1ws.
As part of this land yielded 100 bushels ola sdglo
acre, in 1883, the twelfth year of successive cti-
walton, without manure; and in 1854 bad as was
the season, produced 10 bushels-tbe Farm is
easily susceptible OF division, and is certainly one
of the best in Virginia.
Terms One-third on the LIST OF December next,
and the balance in one and two years thereafter,
with interest from date OF delivery.
For further particulars inquire OF the subscriber
by letters addressed TO "Warrenton Springs, Vir-
gna, or 10 Washington, ID. g.
May l--tf THOMAS GREEN.
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FAMILIAR QUOTATIONS.--Aco collection
III of Familiar Quotations, with complete In
dices of Authors and Subjects; price 81.
Memorials of Youth and Manhood, by Sidney
Willard, two volumes; price So
Ellie, or the Human Comedy, by John Esten
Cooke, author of Virginia Comedians, &c.
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S Bookstore,
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WINES, LIQUORS, Sc CARS,
And Fine Groceries,

Consisting Of fine Teas, Sugar, Flour, Soap,
Olives, Rsisins, Figs, Sardines, Anchovies, Otard,
Marrett az Co, Pinet 81 Co.. and Colonel Cha
bard's Brandies, in cases, demijohns and casks /,
Old Jamaica Rum, Sherries, Madeira, Port Of
various descriptions; ST. Julien Claret, Cha
teauI Margaux, in cases Champagne Cider,
Brandy Fruits, Reynolds Ednburg Ale Anne
sette, Msrsschino, Curacao, Absynih, Champagnes,
and large and various description Of Havana
Segars.
Also Porter, Ale, and Cider
Families are particularly requested 10 call and
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Members Of Congress are also informed, that
their orders will be promptly attended TO, and de-
livered at their houses on the shortest notice.
A general assortment OF Fine Havana Segars,
imported direct by the subscriber, at Wholesale
and Retail
Officers Of the United States Navy can have
their Mess Stores put up at the shortest notice.
A general assortment OF
PRESERVED MEATS, SOUPS, &c,
Put up at the shortest notice, and warranted to
keep on long voyages.
Country orders punctually attended 10, and
Country Produce, Of all descriptions, received on
consignment.
JONAS p LEVY,
No. 474 Penn. avenue, north sidc,) between
Sd and Al streets, two doris east Of the United
States Hotel Oct4-3t
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PROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-
I VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pr
marily TO the southern and western States Of the
Union, including statistics OF foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly in
New Orleans, at IS per annum, in advance
MN- A few complete sets of the work, tbirtc en-
volumes, bound handsomely, 600 to $50 pages,
are for sale the Office, New Orleans, deliverable
in any of the large cities or towns. Sep 7--tf
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The Soldiers Of the war of 1912 will COM
mence holding their annual convention this morn
ing, at Odd Fellows Hall. The proceedings will
be open to the public.
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II AW ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Courl

II AW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Court
i Iofthe United States.-ROBERTJ. WALKER
and LOUIS JANIN have formed a copartnership
under the name of "WALKER IL JANIN" for the
argument of cases in the Supreme Court of the
United States, at Washington city, where both
will attend throughout the future sessions Of that
court. They may be addressed at Washington,
New York, or New Orleans
Jan lq-eo3m
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R. T. HIBBARD'S WILD CHERRY BITTERS
AN EXCELLENT REMEDY.
"IBBARD,S Wild Cherry Bltters Is the

H best Purifier Of the Blood and the best anti
dote for Dyspepsia we have ever found. II is the
best Strengthening Bitters for all who debli-
lated by sickness or whose nerves have been
shattered from excitement overworking them-
selves that be found in any other purgative in
the world. 1t Is perfectly harmless and gentle in
its nature, and when once used will be found
highly beneficial, especially to females. Try it
and become convinced; our word for il, you will
not regret il.
Prepared and sold by HIBBARD 81 WHEELER, 80
Spruce street, New York; and ]. GIBBs, corner OF
9Th and E streets; A. BAssETT, POS ID street; and
E. II. WERNER, Pennsylvania avenue, Washing
ton, d. c.; and by dealers and druggists gener-
ally. July 10-3m
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PoCALYPTC Sketches

A POCALYPTC sKETCHEs-Lectures
IA on the Book Of Revelation, by the Rev. John
Cumming, ID. d.; rs cents.
Benedictions, or the Blessed Life, by the Rev.
J. Cumming, ID. d.; IS cents.
School Books and School Requisites at the lows
est price, for sale at the bookstore Of
GRAY ~ BALLANTYNE,
On It'll street, near Odd Fellows Hall
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GREAT ATTRACTION

VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
+ AIDES ALPINE BOOTs.--Just re-
IL ceived superior lot of Ladies' Black and
Brown Alpine Boots, together with large and
general assortment of Ladies, Gents, Misses,
Boys, Youths, and Children's Boots and Shoes
for sale by GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Patterson's Drug Store.
Dec (Newsg
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ru,uE PEASANT BOY PHILOSOPHER

ny Henry Mayhem, price 70 cents.
The Essence Of Christianity, by Ludwig Fener.
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 a. MAURYS
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"ORk, or Plenty TO do and Hours to
w Do II, by M. M. Brewster, 1st and I'd series
rs cents.
GRAY a. BALLANTYNE.
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DLATED TEA sETs.-I have just re-
ceived some new styles Albata and Silver
Plated Ware that offer at manufacturers prices (;
also, a large assortment Of Spestacles, Of every
description together with good assortment OF
pure Silver Ware, of my own manufacture, which
/ will retail al wholesale prices
II. o. HOOD,
AIS Penn. avenue, bet. At and 9Th sta,
Sign OF the Large Spread Eagle.
Feb 25-d1wif
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At the last accounts from Havana, which
we're to December 9th, Mad. Rachel had ar
rived, but was still i'll and though she was an
uounced to perform on the 10Th, it was be-
heved that her health would not permit. 1t
was rumored that she would remain inactive
on the island for three months. Two French
vessels Of war, the Hermes and Orestes, bad
left Havana for San Juan, Nicaragua, whittier
it was also reported that the French and Eng
lish squadrons we're on their way. Should this
prove true, we may soon have important news
from that region.
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THE undersigned Is prepared TO deliver
White and Red Ash COAL Of the best qua.
lity, Mt Sc so per ton C2240 lbs.l
H. G. narrower,
Sd street, Sd door south Of Pa. avenue
July OFF
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I'D BANKING
~ Wy u


$40 REwARD.--Lost on Saturday even
or at the latter place, a small memorandum book
containing sl40 in SIS and Sos of the Patriotic
Bank chiefly, one Corporation s., inclusive. There
were also some loose papers in the book of no
possible use TO any but the owner. If the same
has fallen into honest hands, will give Fifty Dol
lars reward for the return thereof; If in the hands
OF a thief il is hoped he will return the book and
papers. W. HOWE,
372 Penn. avenue, corner 9th street.
Dec Il-3
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The total number Of men shipped at the
United States Naval Rendezvous in Philadel-
phia for the year 1855, was $50. They we're
seamen, ordinary seamen, and few appren-
tees. About one-third Of those presenting
themselves we're passed, and received into the
service. The increased pay in the navy, with
three months leave Of absence, after cruise,
the abolition Of corporal punishment, have
made the naval service much sought after, and
gives the Government the choice Of the best
men.