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places shorter than the route Of the susquehanns.
There can be but little doubt that good steamers,
with tine usual at the dspos for rapid coal
and California Vi. the sandwich Islands and Japan,
After having discharged about half the crew in Cali
fornia at their own request and filed up the deficiency
with new men, the susquehannA being again ready for
reached Acapulco Mexico the 9th Of December leaving
there on the i2h reached Valparaiso, Chilli the LIST OF
January and thence on the l4th inst passing round
February 1t may be remarked that those runs are all
good but particularly the from valparaiso round
Horn to Rio being only twenty daysthe quickest time
On the 18th of February the susquehanna ia again
under way, and after pleasant PASSAGE Of tventy.six
days With the exception 81 gale the th inst reach
port of Philadelphia the same from which she rst de.
parted on the 18th OF December, 1850 having been in
commission four years and two months and three years
AT twenty minutes past eight o'clock A. NJ, in the
Gulf Stream, strong breeze from 8. w., with
heavy sea running, ship under double reef topsail,
iofesa and fore , ARD whole aft sails going at the
s. washed overheard from the starboard for
ward guard The second cutter was instantly lower
rescue and found him two miles distant from
the ship, wrestling nanfuly with the pillows, and
saved him from watery grave This noble deed OF this
gallant officer speaks for itself and needs no eulogist
rous places incidental to her cruise she has steamed
sixty thousand miles and thus may considered to
made trial trip as length and the number
Of places visited as curious in fact.
Our sympathes have been ELECTED in behalf of those
Who have been summoned by the solemn dspensaon of
TAKEN and we have been left to commemorate the mer.
ces enjoyed well remember the pers escaped and
soon to be scattered through the land,
society, let each Of adopt for himself the high
resolve
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our ornamental trees which shade our dwellings, They
not dstne uished either for architectural taste
beauty and have tored aisles and feed roofs but
large primitive structures with ornamented door
ways and exposed rafters, resembling the temples
all over China They neat and Clean and the floors
are covered with mats. They have chimneys, for,
like the houses they warmed by brasers The most
indifferent paintings adovn the walls of these PIES
and in front Of them you always find large bells for
monpg the people, fonts Of holy water and numerous
huge idols The highly ornamented altar is the only
thing which attracts and retains your attention. for II
almost persuades you that you are In Roman Catholic
temple and were possible TO transfer the idols from
these Japanese temples to those In America, very much
doubt whether either class Of worshppers would be any
the wiser OF the change Erect cross in
from the other The priests shave their heads count their
beads long robes and the service Is attended by
the lighting Of candles the burning Of incense and the
ringing OF bella The striking resemblance between the
externas al ceremonials 81 the two religions very
remarkable and must have appeared 20 to all who visited
them. The priests who oHiciate In these temples
voluntary contributors Of the people The temples srs
principally Buddhist and the worsbppers that throng
Them idolaters May the Sun Of Righteousness
re upon ,he provinces Of Japan scattering ,ae 49,.
home OF doatry into one beautiful and glorious sane
tusryl
hanna got under way and stood out of the habor and
proceeded on her way TO the Sandwich Islands witch
she reached In twenty three days. and thence TO San
Francisco In eleven days This establishes beyond
question tho practicaby Of steam navigation between
China and California via Japan and the Sandwich
Islands. In this passage Of the su,quehanna It was
tanning great speed and though Of course every effort
made 10 combine the two as much possible stu
the former was paramount. TIE susquehsnns, though
good boat has yet In fact in condition
20 fully her powers under steam and IL in condi.
ton would OF course be found considerably behind our
A..n,s steamer. in point ., spee. - IL the Oen.em.
bae no doubt will be the starting point on that SIDE
and this would make the distance betweea the tive
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A CARD TO THE LADIES.
IN VI DR.. ID Up ON O OiSL !.

GOLDEN MONTHLY FILLS.
VII best and most infaliiblc remedy ever
discovered for relieving and curing all painful,
Distressing and difficult menstruauon, and removing
oil periodical obstraotions and irregularities arising
rom tohdteger cause A complete ...f III
Triumph In Medical Science,
making longer necessary for delicate females to
take large doses Of nauseous drugs thus furnishing
by medical men. The peculiar and original process
OF preparing these pills discovered by Or. Du-
ponce, after many years research II concentrates
the virtues Of the ingredients into very Hma bulk
and covers all djsagreeabe smell and taste so that
sickness Of the stomach, and other unpleasant feel
ings avoided thus leaving the pills free 10 exert
their mild but efficient curative action without In the
least injarng the constitution is too often the case
with medicines for the diseases peculiar 10 females
These pills are the result ofover
Thirty Years Experience,
in the treatment Of the diseases Of females Al In,
solicitation ofmany highly intelligent ladies' Tor WHOM
they were prescribed, with the most happy effects
they are published TO the world. They have only
been advertised to limited extent for little ovel
one year, yet M IF, a 6sba sfF
.Sevefal Thousand Boxes
have already been sold, large proportion of which
has been sent by mail to ladies In different sections
Of the country and the demand for them is rapid,
increasing.
ces should use these pills with proper precaution
For further particulars, circulars TO be had a
druggists, and directions, &c. sent with each box
fidentally BY mail their enclosing 81 to DR.. A
| Ranwold, Washington, d. c." general agent, WHIT
will fill all orders at the proprietor's prices.
Sold lin Washington by Kidwel & Laurence Slot
4 Co.; w. H., Gilman; s: r: Sylvester; J, B
Moore, LIST ward: o. Boswell, Island J. N. Callen
J. H. Stone, 7th street; II. II. Mcpherson, Capito
| Hill +. Walsh Navy Yard. In Georgetown by o
NJ. Iinthicum -. 8. Kidwell In Alexandria by Cool
Co.; Peel Stevens; Fountain Co., and by drug
| gists generally. jan 20--lm*
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AMERICAN. ORGAN.

FOR Ihk AhEhiVAh OhdAN.
To Julia. ~
will not tell thee all my sorrow,
The bitter anguish Of my heart,
But hope thou'it be as gay tomorrow,
As five were not forced 10 part
rye loved thee with strong Affection
My fondest dreams have been of thee;
But gave my love wrong direction, sgr
Nor grieye that thou hast set me free @
But GO and thine be bliss and giadness-- :
Thy path from every sorrow free;
While naught but grief, and wo, and sadness,
Wiiieyer cast their shade on me.
Yes, go, 1 will not say remember
Thy heartless course brings deadest chill;
Like the dread blasts of drear November,
In that fond heart thou once didst thrill.
Go, show thy charms -go find admirers
Go, captivate adoring soulsj
To adore thee when thy smile returnest,
With passions which thy charm controls.
I've felt thy charms-I own thy power
But have broke the magic spell; skFe
Yet can't forget that fatal hour
Although say last FAREWELL
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RHEUMATISM.

This severe and painful disease has long
baffied the skill of thousands of our most eel
ebrated physicians. Time and money have
been wasted in futile endeavors to obtain
some embrocation that would perform cure
but all have failed except Husrs Lrsrxrrr,
and that has been successful in almost every
instance in which it has been employed.
Rheumatism arises from different causes,
but most generally proceeds from colds, expo.
sure to the weather, aud sleeping in damp
rooms Those who are subject to this COM
plant should avoid remaining in damp places
too long. Reader, if you have the rheuma
tism, no matter how slight, procure bottle
of that remedy, so celebrated under the name
of Hcsr's LISrnEsT, without delay, and apply
it thoroughly to the parts affected, and pain
will yanish
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HARDWARE CUTLERY, ETC.

HARDWARE CUTLERY, ETC.
UyHE subscribers would call the attention OF pur.
goods, which are offered on as good terms as they
can be had this side of the manufactures.
Locks Hinges, Bolts, Screws, direct from the fac
tories. =. eed .4 :, sbR4,
Butt Hinges, all sizes, from TO Q BY inches. Z
Brass Butt Hinges for house and ship use. ~
Silver-plated Hinges for parlor doors
Plants and Parker's patent Shutter Hinges
Silver-plated and porcelain Bell Pulls y 2
vestibule and hall Door Locks, very superior,
Rim. mortise, closet cupboard, chest, till and pad
Locks N endless variety. st t..E 1@# u
Bolfs for folding doors, 8 to 40 inches long.
Sliding door Sheaves and Rail s -
Axle Sash Pulleys, Sash Cord, and Weights
Shutter and Sash Fastners, brass and plated, with
almost everything in the building lne
Carpenters Tools good assortment.
Our stock of table and pocket Cutlery Is very COM
plete consisting Of ivory, buck, bene cocoa and eb-
ony handle Kin yes and Forks, Carvers, Cooks, and
Butchers.
Rogers, wostenholm's, and superior article of
American Penknives.
Fine Scissors and Shears. m
Plated albata Forks and Spoons
An entirely new article Of enamelled handle table
Knives, superior to ivory.
fine assortment Of Colts Aliens and other, one,
two, FIVE, and six barrel Pistols.
Parlor Pistols, o neat article.
Powder Flasks Shot Pouches, DC.
House Furnishing Goods, such as Shoyss and
longs, Pokers, Coal Holds, Kettles, Pots, Ovens,
Skillets, Grdirons, DC. ttua.1 Elt@GF
Patent Sad Irons, with extra heaters.
Wood Horses and Saws, and Axes. ug
Shovels, Spades, Rakes, Hoes,
Hoveys patent Hay and Straw Cutters.
Bar hoop, and sheet Iron; Steel.
Anvils, Vices Bellows.
Horse Shoes and Horse Shoe Nails
Files and Rasps.
Carryall Bows, Spokes, Hubbs, and Fellows.
Plain, fancy, and enameled Canvass for carriage
Covers and Curtains.
Patent spring Balances, tea and counter Scales,
from TO 240 pounds
Platform Scales, up 10 800 pounds
Morticing and boring Machines. p
Jack Screws, chain Pumps. 1sH a,H "a
Grindstones and Fixtures SSH s4ss
Also fine assortmente Of hair Brooms and Brushes.
L. WHEELER a CO.,
345 Penn. Avenue, opposite Browns Marble Palace.
nov 14-2aw3m EI tfr #fH
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~ lumbia Place." Seventh street, Washington,
ID. C.--Caims for Bounty Land, applications for
Pension by the widows and minor heirs Of sol
diers killed Tor who died) in the United States
and other Indian wars the war of 1872 and the late
war with Mexico y applications for Pension by the
widows and heirs of all Revolutionary soldiers |;
Money Claims against the various Departments OF
for extra pay for Army and Navy in California and
Oregon from 1S46 to 1882 prosecuted by
a. +. E. HASSLER, General Agent
N. Bland Warrants and Land Scrip bought and
sold. tt'.' nov 13-H
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.
ITO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. A. DICKINS

-
u continues TO undertake the agency of claims be
fore Congress and other branches Of tho government
including commissioners under treaties and the va
rious public Offices He viii attend 10 presumption
and other land claims, the procuring Of patents for
the public lands, and the confirmation by Congress
Of grants and claims to lands claims for property
lost in or ken for the service of the United States
property destroyed by the Indians, while in the
possession of the United States invalid, reyelu-
tonary, navy, widows, and halfpay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for com-
mutation halfpay, or bounty lands, as well those
against the State Of Virginia against the United
States all claims growing out Of contracts with the
government, for damages sustained in consequences
OF the action or conduct of the government; and in
deed, any business before Congress or the public Off
ces which may require the aid Of agent attorney
His charges will be moderate, and depending upon
the amount Of The claim and the extent OF the service
Mr.. r. A. DIcKrNs is known to most OF those who
have been in Congress within the last few years or
who have occupied any public attention at Washing
ton. ENE
His office is on fifteenth street. opposite TO the
Treasury Department and next to the Bank Of the
Metropolis. Fra
All|etters must be post paid. nov Is
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AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL,
For the ranid cure of


Coughs, Colds, Hoarssaess, Bronchitis, Whoop-
ing Cough, Group, Asthma, and Consump
tion.
This remedy has won for itself such notoriety for
its Of every variety Of Pulmonary disease that
it is entirely unnecessary to recount the evidences of
its virtues in any community where it has been en-
ployed So wide is the field of its usefulness, and so
numerous the cases Of its cures, that almost every
section Of the country abounds in persons publicly
known, who have been restored from alarming and
desperate diseases Of the lungs by its When
once tried its superiority over every other medicine
of its kind is too apparent TO escape observation and
where its virtues are known, the public longer hes
iate what antdote TO employ for the distressing and
dangerous affections of the pulmonary organs which
are incident TO our climate And not only in formid-
able attacks upon the lungs, but for the mder vare-
ties of Colds Coughs Hoarseness de-, and for child
rem II is the peasantest and safest medicine that
be obtained.
As II has long been in constant use throughout this
sectien we need not do more than assure the people
its quality ia kept up 10 the best that tever has BEEN
and that the genuine article ia sold by
r. ID. GILMAN,
Washington.
o. M. LINTHICUM
Georgetown,
And by all Druggists everywhere. Il
darI Gra
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GENTLEMENS' EMBARRASSING
ESTABLISHMENT,
WiIIard,s HntaI

IOHN III. GIBBS begs leave TO call the
- attention Of the Gentlemen TO the above estab-
lshment where they will find every comfort in the
Shaving, Har-cutting,. Curling, Shampooing, and
Hair Dying departments
Alse, to his Wigs, Scalps, and Toupees, which ar
tices cannt be surpassed in the United States and
always on hand made TO order at short notice
His stock Of Toilet articles and Furnishing Goods
are carefully selected, and viii be found TO comprise
the best kinds Of Combs, Brushes Lubins Extracts
all sorts Of Paris Perfnmcries; Guerlains, Rigges
and other Shaving and Toilet Soaps. Best quality
Razors nail Knives; Pcnknives; Tweezers, Razor
Strops; genuine Farina Cologne in long, short and
wicker bottles; Toilet Mirrors; Cold Cream, Lip
Salve, Amondine; and almost every requisite for
the Toilet
and colored fashionable Cravats Scarfs Neck Ties
winter Gloves Shirts Suspenders, Stocks, pocket
Handkerchief, Collars, &C. all OF which have been
purchased from the best houses in New York, and
are warranted TO be what they are represented.
dec 11--cod3ms EAn III
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WEAKNESS OF THE AHELEs

Strains and long continued pains cold, and
external Injuries, are the chief causes of this
nalady. The muscles are relaxed, and in
mauy cases making it difficult to move. BY
free use Of HUNr's LrsiMEST, a certain cure
will be effected.
Hunts Diniment is sold by the Druggists
generally, throughout the United States
Price, % cents per bottle.
CHARLES STOTT d Co,
Corner OF Seventh ST. and Pa. avenue, Agent,
Jan 10-2aw6m for Washington.
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a DIGES OF THE LAWS AND RE-
n solutions Of Congress relative 10 Pensions,
Bounty Lands, Pay Of the Army, Mileage, horses or
other property lost or destroyed in the Military Ser
gethcr with the Opinions OF the Attorneys General
and Decisions Of the Secretaries of War and Interior
and Of the accounting officers Of the Treasury there
on, with full and complete
FORMS OF APPLICATION,
so arranged ms TO furnish oil the information that
may DO desired by claimants or their attorneys
.taf BY @. w. BENNETT,
dec B-dSm Attorney-at-fav
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Law AND CLAIM AGENCY.

Law AND CLAIM AGENCY.
VyHE undersigned will continue to practice in the
various courts Of this District and attend TO the
prosecution Of all classes Of claims against the gov
ernment He will also attend to the unfinished agen-
cy business Of vespasinn Ellis, Esq.
FERDINAND MOULTON, asi.
Washington City.
f. Moulton, Esq. is authorized TO close up all my
business connected with claims upon the govern
ment g.
nov 1S--1y @ .s'tlsa v. ELblS.
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has concusively shown with what success II accom-
plshes the purpose designed. 1t is easy 70 make z
physical Pin but not easy to make the best of all
Pills-one which should have none of the objections,
but all the advantages of every other. This has been
attempted here, and with what success would re-
spectully submit to the public decision 1t has been
unfortunate for the patient hitherto that almost every
purgative medicine is acrimonious and irritating to
the bowels This is not. Many of them produce so
much gripping pain and revulson in the system as to
more than counerbalance the good to be derived from
them These Pills produce no irritation OF pain un.
or arrangement in the bowels, Being purely yege-
table, no harm arise from their use in any guam
tity; but it is better that any medicine should be
taken iudiciousy. Minute directions for their in
the several diseases 70 which they applicable
given on the box. Among the complaints which
have been speedily cured by them we may mention
Liver Complaint in its various forms Of Jaundice,
Indigestion, Languor and Loss Of Appetite, Listless
ness Irritabilty Bilious Headache, Bilious Fever,
Fever and Ague, pain in the Side and Loins, for in
truth, all these but the consequence Of diseased
action of the liver As aperient they afford prompt
aud relief in Cosveness, Piles Collie Dysentery
Humors Scrofula and Scurvy, Colds, with soreness
of the body, Ulcers and impurity of the blood. In
short, any and every case where purgative is re-
quired.
full cures in Rheumatism, Gout Dropsy Gravel, Fry
speIas Palpitation Of the Heart Pains in the Back
Stomach and Side. They should be freely taken In
the spring Of the year. purify the blood and prepare
the system for the change of seasons An occasional
dose stimulates the stomach into healthy action, and
restores the appetite and vigor. They purify the
blood, and, by their stimuant action ON the circua-
tory system renoyate the strength Of the body and
restore the wasted diseased energies Of the whole
organism. Hence occasional dose il advantageous
even though no serious arrangement exists but
necessary dosing should never be carried too far as
every purgatye medicine reduces the strength, when
taken to excess. The Thousand cases in which
physc is required cannot be enumerated here, but
they suggest themselves TO the Of every body
and 1t is confidently believed this pill will answer
better purpose than anything which has hitherto been
available to mankind. When their virtues are once
known the public viii no longer doubt what remedy
TO employ when in need Of cathartic medicine.
Being sugarwrapped they are pleasant TO take, and
being purely vegetable no harm arise from their
use in any quantity.
For minute directions, see the wrapper on the Box
Prepared by Dr. JAMES @. AVER, Practical and
Analytical Chemist Lowell Mass. l
Price Is cents per box. Five boxes for 81 90.
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n GENCY IN WASHINGTON CITY,
n WILLIAM H. HULL, for several years an
Examiner in the Pension 0fice,) will attend 10 the
prosecution Of claims against the Government such
as Bounty Lands, Pensions, Back and Extra Pay,
&c. FsH NsQ n.
sions, Hon John Wilson, Commissioner General
Land Office and TO the Heads Of Departments and
Bureaus generally. 2
=
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THE PROBLEM SOLVED; or, SIN

il Not Of God by Miles T. Squire, ID. ID.
Christian Retrospect and Register a summary Of
the Scientific Moral and Religious Progress Of the
first half Of the Nineteenth Century with Supple
ment bringing the work down 70 the present time !;
by Robert Baird. M
Scripture Portraits or, Sketches Of Bible Charac-
ters; BY Rev. J. Brace
Prayer for Colleges, Premium Essay by w. s..
Tyler.
The Westminster Shorter Catechsm, with Analy-
Sis Proofs differences and Illustrative Anecdotes
by Rev. James r. Boyd.
A South-Side View Of Slavery; or, Three Months
at the South in 1854 by Nehemiah Adams ID. ID.
New edition Of the Wide Wide World, in one vol.
Price reduced TO 81 2b. - 4
All the new books Of the American Tract Society
and Sunday School Union, received and for sale at
their prices. GRAY 4 BAIJ.ANTYNE,
feb q FUst I'll NTH street.
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nIAMOND snd other rich Jeseiry, a
~ good assortment ON hand, or manufactured 70
order at short notice. and at much lower prices than
elsewhere in this city, and no mistake, At No AS,
noy ~ ssa -s no. HOOD,
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SPECIAL FERRY NOTICE.

NO DETENTION FROM ICE.
TUyHE only regular and reliable Ferry
u Boat plying between Washington aud Alcran-
dria is the steamboat
fh GEORGE PAGE.
f%n5#{ The public depend upon the
George Page leaving promptly at the
time stated passengers or no passengers, until fur
Their notice.
Leaves Washington at 6A, sI1, ga, I'M, A. NJ,
and at ~, 8, AZ, 7. NJ
~, A. 51f, p. NJ.
Fare by the George Page will be Eve cents when
ever the George Washington or Thomas Collier run
and charge the same, except car trips.
GEORGE PAGE.
p. s. The George Page is the only boat connecting
with the Orange and Alexandria Railroad and Ma
nassas Gap Railroad. =.
0mnibuscs 10 connect with the George Page win
leave the corner Of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue al 8, 8, 9<, and IL, A. NJ, and ~ ~, and
Ak p NJ ian ST
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DIsEAsE on THR spINI.

The vertebra Of the human system is liable,
from colds, strains, and external injuries, to
be drawn out of shape, sometimes contracting
so as to bend the body completely double,
and then again viii take a curve, distorting
the body, making hideous form.
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EXTENSIvE WOOD YARD.--The sub
IA scrber, having purchased the entire stock Of
Wood Of Captain James w. White, so long and IA
yorably known 10 the citizens OF Washington, a.
upright dealer in the article Of Wood, begs leave to
announce 70 the customers Of his predecessor and the
citizens generally that he intends 10 continue the
business at the old stand Canal street. few yards
east OF Seventh street bridge where he will endeayor
wood, Of the best quality, at the most reasonable
prices His customers may always depend on getting
good article and honest measure
nov 1s--Sm THOS. =. BUTLER
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A STITCH IN THE BACK

is caused by sudden wrenching Of the spine,
and produces violent and acute pains, making
it very difficult for the person to move. Ii
should not be neglected, as the curvature of
the spine is often brought on by neglect Of
this common complaint.