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SUPPOSED Ar1porE TO THE PorAro DIS

SUPPOSED ATIDOTE TO THE POTArO DIS.
EAsE.-It is certainly true that the re-
suit of every inquiry or experiment which
promises to throw any light on the mys-
ferrous failure of the potato plant is wor-
thy of attention. A correspondent of the
Mark Lane Express, acting on the theory
that the deceaSe arises from the want of
some element in the earth whichis neces:
sary to its healthy growth, "a theory, by
the way, which perhaps but few will as.
sent to, and having observed that where
the potato was diseased the stalks or vines
generally went prematurely to decay, was
induced to try the following experiment:
He had plot of land on which he had
raised potatoes for three years in success
sion. Two-thirds of the crop ofl833 were
diseased. In the spring of 1854 be plant
ed the half of his plot in the usual way,
and the other half had dressing of sill
cate of potash, which was neither more
nor less than clinkers, or half vitrifed re-
sidum of coal, adhering to the CRATES OF
furnaces. This was ground very fine,
and placed in the rows or hills with the
ordinary manure. The produce was all
sound: the stalks remaining green and
strong until the potatoes were taking up.
On the other half of peice the potatoes
were diseased, and the stalks or vines de-
cayed early. If any of our readers should
repeat this experiment, the public would
be gratifed by being informed of the re-
suits.
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COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS,
Grifeftn Five Mtnutes,

TIERS COMPOUND GUN ARABIC SYRUP.
VIE increasing demand for this most pleasant,
safe, and efscs"ious remedy for sn pulmonary
's ases, has enabled the proprietor Ia reduce the
ioe SO as to pace 1t within the reach of al classes.
Its saperiority over most similar preparations is at
IS ed oy many eminent hysicisns who have been
Pc witnesses Of its efficacy when the usual rene.
ies have failed; also hy thousand Of orr most re-
probable citizens who have used it in their families
ho' as preventive aud with never filin g
cess r the last twenty yeers. during which period
Tif1 very little aid from Advertising, &C., u has
ccsiually spread reputs ion over the whole Union.
In Cares Of recent ODDS Coughs, Rcdrsercss, de- II
SN ca immediate relief aud gen rally in day
OF two, without interfering with diet business,
dernG the system, ore susceptible Of Coles, in
chronic cases, Asthma, W7toos'ne Cough. Group.
3ro'sct;is, lfeceio.s Of the Lssnps, and Co.s,.pp-
~ 1t Is always very nehcial and seldom fAils
when commenced in time to perfect Q cure.
frice % sad 90 cents a bottle.
sod wholesale by Patterson 4 kxirn. Stott 4 Co,
iNiyely Co. Alexandra by Peel a steveus. In
|.ecrsetown by Mr Cissel
ax~ TPLERS GUN ARABIC GsNDY Drops
sIilsr coIrnositiop to the above, but ip a milder
ami ulsre poytsbls form; they act like charm on
Troublesome Cough, and cleer the threat and
T';oe; they atain no ipjuriSs drug. are psrticu.
Fly rccomm snaed for children freoucntors O. pub
- assemblies, public speakers, singers, &c
trice l2k and % cents per box.
For sale At raost Drug and csndy Stores.
oct lift
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GYoUR CHARITY I CRAVE"
/ met a shieering little giri

met q shieering lille gih
One day upon the pave,
Who said &, me, with gentle voice
s!Your charity oraye."
She had no b ,nnet on her head, .-
No shoes upon her feet
Twas poverty This child had led,
To beg from street to street.
/ asked if sh 4 inothef had
She plain.lVely replied,
with look so pensive and so sad,
mo, sir, my mother died''t*@t
She choked ere yet the sentence closed :
Her quivering lips to rest, 70
VI her affecting story told,
Though all could have guessed.
Her cheek was fair, her eyes were bright,
Her voice was sweet and mild;
1t was, Indeed, a melting sight
That poor and shivering child.
With aching heart 7 took her hand,
And 20 her home we went,
Where all the misery saw,
The hardest heart would melt.
Her Father laid on Sed of straw,
In basement dark and drear,
Death was enstamped upon his brow,
And on his cheek tear.
But the whole tale Uf suffering
'TwouId take too long 10 tell;
But all who have been led thus far,
Will know the rest full well.
Ye who have all that wealth can give,
With children clothed and fed
Turn not away the suff,riHg poor
Who come to you for bread.
The legacy that Jesus left,
Add to your present store
The sOrrOwful and the DISTRESSED.
The much neglected "poor."
When wintry blasts around you sweep,
Think of che tale I've told,
And learn to sweep with those who weep, 81
Oh 4! save them from the cold.
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mo. 527.1

SALES OF ALTERNATE SECTIONS POSTPONED.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that in consequence
IN Of representations going to show that lar ge
number Of meritorious actual settlers, on account
Of short crops and other untowsrd circumstances,
would be unable to pay for the lands at the public
sales of the United States alternate sections along
the route Of the Southwest Rzoifc Railroad in the
State Of MISSOURI, advertised in proclamation No.
624 to be held at tho following named offices Id De-
cember instant and ia quarry next, the President
has ordered those sales to be postponed and to take
place as follows, to wit:
At the Land Office ct St Louis commencing On
Monday, the 9th Of August next
At the Land Office at jackson, commenting on
Monday, the 18th Of August next.
At the Land Office at Clinton, commencing on
Monday, the 18th Of August next.
At the Land Office at springfield, commencing on
Mondry, the 10th Of August next.
Given under my hand, ct the General Land Once,
ct the city Of Warrington this 9Th day Of Decem.
Der, ammo Domini one thousand eight hundred and
ffty-four. = =
by order OF the President: sri .doI4l
JOHN WILSON,
dsc7-AsWew Commissioners.
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UIt is said that the Pope Of Rome

o. 1t is said that the Pope of Rome
has decreed that, in order to perpetuate
the memory of the proclamation of the
Immaculate conception, q column, sur
mounted by statue of the Virgin Mary,
shall be erected on the Piazza de Spagna,
before the College of the Propaganda.
The magnificent marble column which
has, for long time, been lying behind
the Palace of Innocent, is to be used for
the purpose; and the execution of the
work is to be entrusted to NJ. Obici, an
eminent Italian sculptor.
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5000 blue flannel for lining gre at coats
1900 dozen pairs halt stockings, sizes, weighing
pounds per dozen, of good sound wool
doubled and twisted yarn. Thoes Knit by
hand preferred
Brass scales, n c. s ssrg corp ptiVs'
Staples for coats fbrass
Worsted sssbss, crimson
IA and "a irch worsted lace, crimson, green, orange
red, sky blue, and yellow
Pompens
Felt cap bodies
Glazed leather, for vizors and chain-straps
Morocco, for cap iuiogs
Oil silk, for cap covers
Blue serge, for coat Innings
Sewing silk nd twist
Linen threads
Drums, complete, artillery and infantry
Drum cords head batter and snare snares sets,
sings and sticks, pairs
Drums stick carriages; flies, b aud G
Bugles, with ex ra nouth-pieces, and trumpets
Collins axes, (felling)
Axe and hatchet handles, spades
Tin canteens, to hold three pints
Bunting, red, white, and blue
Tent poles and pin7, sets for hospital, wall and com
mon tents
Boiling rope, tent cord
Garrison and recruiting halliardS
Wood tent buttons and slips
Brass spurs, pairs
Blank books and stationery
Wax, upper and sole leather.
All OF which it is desirable should be of domestic
|
the standard pattern sealed in this office, where
they can be examined.
Sample patterns will be sent by mail, with any
additional Information upon che tub set which may
be desired By manufacturers wishing t. offer pro
posals.
Ten per cent Of the amount of each delivery will
be retained until the contract shall be completed
which to bs forfeited to the United States In
Of dsal cation tho part Of the contractor in fu
filing thu terms and sipula.ions of the contract
About one-fourth OF these supplies Will bs required
on or before the hrst of July next, and payments
will be made for them soon the next spp ropri
alton by Congress Of funds foe this branch of toe
service ia available the remainder Will be paid for
on delivery.
The privilege is reserved Of increasing, by one
third, the quantity of ell the supplies above men
toned.
Contracts will BE- based upon accepted proposals.
for the fulflmeat of which two more securities
will be required. BIDS are desired only from man
ufacturers regular dealers in the article proposed
to be furnish ID, and will be respected or con
sidered from any one who is not known az O manu-
facturer regular dealer in the desired supplies
which fact or the reverse must bs distinctly ot, TED
in the bids offered, well the names and address,
Of the persons intended to be proposed securities
In q contrsc, is obtained
Letters containing proposals. should be endorsed
Proposals for Army Suppies."
G, 81 CROSMAN,
Major and Qus.termsster q. s. A.
dee 17-eotSlJan
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TO INVENTORS.

IfHk otcs of ''The Inventors Protection Nsr,onsl
4 Union" is on It'll street. opposite the East Por.
leo ef the Patent Ooe, and 10 Eog ready 70 attend
70 the business of its nembsrs namely: IN making
examinations and soliciting patents, &c.
Inventors are invited 70 call and get COPY Of the
Constitution and By laws and where any inforTce
ion will be given rsspett ting the Union.
AL letters On business must &c directed &c this Of
Co, where sttention sill be given immedistsiy.
4 nioiei shop Is ia ecanectio1 with tlls Office
here Eoasly De ,asde to order at the sno- csi
uc.ieA Z. G. CLAYTON,
ST 1L--i- prsaiSsnt J. p " Il
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TO THh. PUBLIC

TO TIKI. PUBLIC
FLIED HOURS FOR THE WASHINGTON AND
ALEXANDRIA BOATS.
.slEA The following are the bours Of do
aI1sf sspafture of ths only reliable steam
ferry boat plying between Alexandria and Washing
ton:
The steamer George Page will Leave Washington
daily, at ~, 8, 9H III m, l, 8, AZ, p Ii.
VIII leave Alexandria1at II, Sx, l0l<, ., M,
l2l4, m, 2, 4, 81, p. m.
yanta avenue and Seventh street, to connect with
the Boat, at Q, ~, %, II, q. m, l27z IN, ~ and
His onnibuses will connect with all cars arriving
st, and departing from, Washington aud Alsxan'
dr1a. GEORGE PAGE.
nov 6-tf
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GOOD NEWS.

NTE have this morning received fire. h supply OF
w fine Papier Mache and Pearl Iulaid GOODS,
such as Work Boxes. Decks, Card Cafes, PORE Mon.
nsies, Pert Folio s, &c. Notwithstanding the great
ruth made upon our store during the lest week, we
have yet some very fne Goods left, to which re in
vite the attention Of those desiring New Years
presents. JOHN T. ELLIS,
No. SOC Pa. avenue, bet 9th and 10th sits.
dec 81
7 EMONS-
10y NJ. ELDR1DGE,
dec Aft Union Wharf Alss andria, Va.
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Tor Lynchburg, connecting with the stages ut
Charlottesville, OF Mondaye, Wednesdays, and Fri.
days.
For Luray and New Market, connecting with the
ages ct Culpeper, on Tuesdays Thurrdnys, and Sat
s,rday.
For Winchester daily, connecting with the stages
81 Piedmont
For Middleburg daily, connecting with the stages
at the Plains.
Per order: W.B. BRoCKETT, Agent
nov I-dtf
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oaAyEGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
Ra 80
On and after TuesAau. Nm. 7. l85

On and after Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1854,
: HE Cars leave Alexandria daily for Gorions.
: vile and interIasdiste ta.ions at ~ O'clock,
p n. on the arrival OF the boat from Washington,
ewing ample time for breakfast On board. Con.
ting at Manassas Junctisn with train for Stras-
iourg, at Warrenion in ction with train for War
atom, and at GoTdonsylie with the trains On the
Virginia Central Railroad forRichmond, Cherlcttes-
"iI;e, and Staunton
This cars leave Gordonsvll.e daily for Alexandria
and intermediate stations at "A before IL, a. n., on
the arrival Of the trains the Virginia Central rail
goed from Richmond, Charlottesville, and Staunton
TTTeR
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TRAVELLERS pTRnuy,ORY..

r ATHAM's LINE OF G!ENr8usEs
/ = will leave Alexandria at 4, 7A,
and eX am, * and 3x p m. WiiiA -
leave Washington at 6, II, and IL a-eE1kAS
m, 3x and m.
Seats can be secured at the Office, Fairfax st.,
and Newton's Mansion House in Washington al
Halls Segar Store ann Kirkwood House.
This Line runs regularly winter and summer for
the accommodation of the Public.
Passengers called for and taken their residences
if not too far.
FARE-For the first trip up and last trip down,
SO cents all other regular tri ps % cents.
Trunks extra. l. ATTAIN COOK.
ian S-ff
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PHILADELPHIA ADVERTISEMENTS.
6MIDER's WINDS
At PHILADELPHIA.

TOHN v. Bidder, Dealer In Wines, ut the
81 former old established WSne i2orx of JACOB
&NLDKR, u, No. rs Wslnut street, four doors -
low Fourth street. where cossssers VIII be supplied
With WINES and LIQUORS on the most aoconamo-
dating terms.
JACOB SNYDER, Jr., Agent for he In
portation Of FOREIGN WINES, Once No. 70 Wal
Eut street, Philadelphia, where be is prepared to
reeeive orders for the special importation Of Wines
&C. from various houses IN Europe In quantities Of
single dosen and upwards and also solicits fer his
Son, JOHN VAUGHAN SNYDER, the patronage Of
his friends and former customers
So All Wines ordered for wsshin gton will be De.
Iivered by Express fTee Of freight. jeS-1y
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ANEW BOOK, PERIODICAL
~ AND NEHSPAPKR ETARLlSRkkNT
WIN. TAYLOR - CO.,

BALTIMoRE, Nd.
RK. TAILOR d co. beg leave to call the alton.
son of the reading people and sn dealing In Books,
10 their new BOOK, PERIODICAL, and NEWS-
PAPER ESTABLISHMENT, where can be found
large and general assortment Of sll the late pcpa
inT publications of the day.
They also keep On hand Q splendid assortment Of
plain and fancy STATIONERY of every description.
All orders thankfully received and filled with de-
jaatch, and sent by return of the mail, express,
saEe. or in any other way the person ordering may
street.
booksellers, News AGENTS, Pedlars and ell others
supplied with any Books, Magazines, &C., ct the
icweet rates.
Any Book published In this country csn Be had
a. sending your order to
Nm. TAYLOR CO.,
Cor. Rai.imore snd Charles ets, Baltimore, Nc.
NAV 2e-ts
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FOR MOUNT VERNON.

FOK MOUNT VERNON.
On TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS.
Faro round trip 81; from Alex
andria 70 csnts.-The THOMAS COLLYER leaves
washington ut 8 and Alexandria at 914 o'clock.
Ceachss leave the Capitol for tt boat at 8K oclk
Coach fare 10 cents.
Persons wishing the Coaches will leave their resi-
dencs with Geo. 4 Thos. Parker
Refreshments On the boa.
oct 2s--dtf sAML GEDNsY, Capt
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VI Dominati,n 2 vols
dsyarrss History Of Louisisns, Spanish Domino
ton, vol
Parish Pencillinz 9. by Kirwan, vol
Dickens Household Words, Dec. number
Bruno by Abbot Q tale for the young
AiIaanach Francai DIES Etsts Unis, pour 1855
Jsnerson's Complete Works, in o vols
The Positive Philosophy Of Auguste Oorte, in Eng.
ish l vol fkANCK TAYIOX
dacI
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NTONTHLY MAGAZINES for Japua-y
Nl l8o5-An the Mon hly Magazines receive,
except darper's and for sale at
SHtLLINGT1N's Bookstore.
ANY one wishing to present lady Fl end with an
appropriate holiday #, let him subscribe to either
GGd-ys bady's Book, Grahan,'s Magazine, Ladies'
Gazette Of Fashion, or Harpers Magazine. Sob
s:rip,i1ns received at publishers pricas, and de-
ivered in anv part Of the city, or sent by mail 10
any part Of the country.
large and magnificent assortment Of ANIMALS,
Gift Books, Juvenile and Toy Books; also the great
Christmas Brother Jonathan, full Of the most in
terestipg pictures.
Almanacs Of every description, wholesale or Re.
tail
Gold Pens, splendid assortment
And every thing in he stationery line at
JOE sHILLIaGIQN,
dec % Corner Pa. avenue and 4 a street.
r HE OF p. =. BARNUM, written by
IL himself-prics 81 Is
feank Leslie's Msgszine of Fashion for December
price Is cents
Fifty Years in both Hemispheres, by Nolte-Price
81 Is
Nick of the Woods, by Blrd-sl Is
For sale by Z. K LUNDY,
No 12s Bridge street, Georgetown.
dec lift
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OFFICE OF ARMY CLOTHING AND EQUIPAeE,l
pu.I DEL puIA dec % 1874

- EALED PROPOS LIS will be received at this
y Office until 10 o'clock, a m of the S1st day of
January neAt for furnishing by contract the follow
ing ARM supplies snd Materials deiiv rahle at the
United States Clothing and Eq Gipage Dept Schuyl
kil.Arseas, iii quanit as required, viz:
5000 yards 81 dark bue Gndigo dyed) twilled
Goth, weighing 81 ounces per lard
5000 yards Ga sky blue (ndigo dyed) tTiIlsd cloth,
weighing ~ ounces pr yard
10000 army blankets WOOL gray, (Rith the letters
U. 8. in black, four inches long, in the
center) to be seven feet long and five
feet wide; each blanket to weigh Eve
pounds
10000 yds u flannel, cotton and wool
10000 II unhleacaed d: iling
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PIANOS FOR SALEOR RENT.

NIEW and seco-d hspd PIANOS, Of nv own and
several other factories always 10 a.
| I'D az sav Piano Warsroorn, On EleV-i2SEFI
: snth st., between Pa. ave- Ne and 4 st.
"id Pianos taken in exchange.
Tuning also attended to.
r. G. REfCHENBaCH-
P.s-A few very low priced second hand Planes
ON $26 for sale. dec 1-3m
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THE NEW YORK g. LIVERPOOL
a4Ef& UNITED STATES <4f4&
MAIL STEAMERS.
THE SHIPS COMPRISING THIS LINE ARE
ATLANTIC, Capt. West
PACIFIC, Capt. Nye,
BALTIC Capt. Cemstock,
ADRIATIC, Capt. Grafton.
These ships have been built by contract, express.
iy for Government service; every care has been
taken in their construction, as in the Engines to
insure strength and speed, and their acoommoda.
tons for passengers are unequalled for elegance
and comfort.
Price of passage from New York to Liverpool, in
first cabin
Second Cabin 70
Exclusive use of extra size state rooms. 800
From Liverpool to New York f30 and f2O.
An experienced surgeon attached to each ship.
No berth can De secured until paid for.
2cr freight or passage apply to
EDWARD K. COLLINS CO.,
Sc Wall street, Ne E York.
BROWN, sHIPLEY 4 co,
Liverpool.
Z. g. ROBERTS CO.,
Ii Kings Arns Yard, London.
JOHN MUMR0E j. co,
26 Rus Sotre Dame des VICTORIES, Paris.
GEO. II DRAPER, HavIe.
The owners of these ships will not be accountable
for gold, silver, bullion, specie jselry, precious
stones metals, unless bills Of lading signed
therefor, ami the value thereof therein expressed.
nov 16-dly
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GROCERY AND LIQUOR STORE

h. BAILEY, No. 435 Seventh street between
- and X, has on hand fresh assortment of
GROCERIES, Of every description, which he offers
at ths lowest market prices. He solicits share Of
public patronage feeling assured Of his ABILITY To
ease all who may favcr him with Q call
dec 23-tf
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TNDIAA DOCTOR.
GREAT BARGAINS.
'IELO, BROTHER q O(

4 fAEFIEEO, BROTHEK 90,
~ 229 BkIfIkoRE STREET, BAIuMoR1 Mn.
Are DESTROYS eff cosing out great portion Of their
resent stock Of elegant FANCY GOODS, Jevclry,
Watches, Clocks Fans Opera Glasses, Dressing Gases
Sri ing Desks, les Pitchers, Vases, Bron.ee &c pre-
,srsto5y receiving their fall supply. Purchasers
gill and treat BARGAINS. sug 4-H
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q, "a rgNGsAIa's Cs21er.


=, "a rrMHssA1a's Cs4ner.
eSsi Coiiegs.
10. zE7. BotiiEs-Tt stysef. Bclttso-c, N.
flH otiect Of This institution is to place
: il the reach of individuals proper facilities for
st.rin,rG thorough and practical rncrcapsile edn.
',stcn. young nan can sere ohtsio more cor
scct sroEecgs Of goc,rsi bIs.ness ms;tsrs In Q few
ees5 than can be SECURED IA "a many years In any
ne counting house.
The cours- Of STACY eu5rsoes dcub.ecrtry heck-
s>epine, spd rs adsrtstinn 70 varo-s departments
& commerce aud tTS1s. Mercantile calculations
,aught according to tie ninst approved metbods-
tactical Pcnrcsnship combining rspidty Of execa-
IN vttk beauty Of construction. Lectures upon
-s77-snti!e Law, upon ysrous important mercantile
.itEcts bositr many oieer points necessary tor o
NS'E-keereT or husipess mad to understand Tine
>essaIy sor student ~ complete the course veries
on GF- to eight veeSs. There being no veosticn,
2Fiicsrte csr ertsr 1T sny tine and ktteDd both
~ and 5-cpi5G. Eksmipstsops are held st sse<ed
=. de, and GirlcIise a~erdal TO thca- who grSdz-
rs. For teEr1s &C., write ana have circular for
add by rc.si. feb sly
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.tEaV EEW ARE.

= NV Err ARE.
y CtNF7ELD, BROTHER CO.,
q Baltimore street. have on hand and are ocu-
'sntiy making rev styles of Silver Coffee and Tee
sts: Silver Pitchers; Tei:r-s; Casters; Goblets
up; Spoons Forks; Ice Tc1gs; Crurnh ScraperG
ic, Ice cream, sni Fish Knives; Salt Cellars; Bat
r KNIVES. &C. # warranted Sterling S.iueT.
j. % IT Baltimore, Nd.
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9 TANDARD HRKNOH AUTHORa ine Edition, IN
- line Pa lie bindings, are for sals IN variety hy
.ns un as t imported by himself from Paris
ase@ RANoK TAYLOR,