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The Lords PRAYER,

friend tells us m anccdote of Booth, the great
tragedian. which We do not recoicct having seen
in print, II occurred in the palmy days of fame,
before the sparkle Of his great black eye had been
dimmcd by that bane OF geni,ls-strong drink:
Booth aud several friends had been invited to
dine with an old gentleman in Baltimore, Of dis.
tiuguished kindness, ulbanity, aud piety The
host, though disappearing oftheatres, and theatre.
z ring, had heard so much of Booths remarkable
powers that curiosity to see the man had, in this
Instance, overcome all his scruplcs and prejudice.
After the entertainment was over, lamps lighted,
and the company rcseatcd in the drawing-room,
some one requested Booth, as particular favor,
AMI ono which all present would doubtless. appre-
ciate, to read aloud the Lords Prayer. Booth ex-
pressed his Willingness to afford them this gratif-
cation, and all eyes were turned cxpectantly upon
him. Booth rose slowly and revcrently from his
chair 1t was wonderful to watch the play Of emo.
lions that convulsed his countcnance. He became
deathly pale, and his eyes, turned trembling up
wards, were wet with tears. Az yet he had not
spoken The silence could be felt. 1t became
absolutely painful, until at last the spell was bro
ken, as if by an electric shock, a. his rich stoned
voice. from white lips, svabled forth, "Our Fa-
ther who art in Heaven &c, with pathos and
iervid solemnty that thrilled all hearts.
He finished. The silence continued. Not q
voice was heard or muscle moved in his rapt au-
dence, until from a remote corner of the room a
,bdued sob was heard, and the old gentleman,
(.her host, stepped forward with streaming eyes
a nd tottering frame and seized Booth by the hand.
"Sir," said he, in broken accents, "you have af-
forded me pleasure for which my whole future
life will feel grateful. ] am an old man, aud every
day from my boyhood to the present time, thought
| had repeated the Lords Prayer, but had never
heard it before, never" "You are right" replied
Booth, ito read that Prayer as il should be read,
has cost me the sevcrest study and labor for thr-
~ years, and am far from being yet satisfied with
my rendering of that wonderful production. Hard
ly one person in ten thousand compr .hends how
much beauty, tenderness, and grandeur can be
condensed III space so small, and in words so
simple. That Prayer of itself sufficiently illus
trates the truth Of tho Bible, and stamps upon it
the seal Of divinity"
So great was the effect produced (says our in
fnrmant, who was presently that conversation was
sustained but a short time longer in subdued mon
osyllablcs, and almost entirely ceased; and soon
after, at an early hour, the company broke up, and
retired TO their several homes with sad faces and
illl hearts.
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From the Middlesex Mass Journal.
Important Invention TO Printers.

Mr.. Samuel Weed, an ingenious mechanic Of
this town, has invented machine for making print
rr's type, enclosing and cmbellishing type of all
descriptions of steel, iron brass, cooper, and type
metal, at an expense less than that Of the type
made in the ordinary mode Of casting The i'm.
portance of this invention will be fully appreciated
hY printers and the craft generally. Human inge-
uuity has, to the present, been unable TO form any
metal, or combinations of metals from which per-
feet type can be cast. The best that has been
found and which is in general use, is formed Of
lead and anthony, in proportions Of three of the
first ~ one Of the last, called TYPE metal" This
is found to cast perfect figure or letter than
anything else. Yet this il subject TO great imper-
fiction, 10 wit
THAT Of complete form u the matrix or mould
n latent, and therefore irrcmdablc defect ms all
metals will expand by heat and contract by cold
l}nt the greatest objection arises from the exceed
ing softness OF the metal from the constant hand
ling of all types, there IL an attriton or wearing
which every printer well knows renders WORTHLESS,
n fount Of the best type. In addition TO that til,
acids foI cleansing on ink corrodes, and, of itself
soon DESTROYS and renders them worthless. In
Mr.. Weeds invention these great difficulties are
superseded, and type, n beautiful as human inge.
nuity can form, are made of any malcable metal
This valuable invention has been the result of sew.
cral years study and many experiments. We have
before used several specimens OF type perfectly
formed aud symmetrical, made Of copper, brass,
and iron. There H. therefore, no future expert
nents to lie made to test its ability or usefulness
The object sought for il obtaincd-the secret l.
found. IL is justly thought one Of the most i'm
portant inventions OF the age. patent has beer
applied for in this country aud Europe"
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AMERICAN ORGAN.
The Letters.

The following beautiful little poem, from Tenny'
on's new volume, maud aud other Poems, now in
,ress, is said TO be true passage from the poets
,wn experience Whether it is or no, il is natural
nough TO be thus set down
Still on the tower stood the yane
- A black yew gloOm'd the stagnant air.
peerd athwart the chancel pane,
And saw the altar cold and bare.
clog Of lead was round my feet,
band Of pain across my brow;
"Cold altar Heaven and Earth shall meet
Before yon hear aly marriage vow"
turned and humm'd bitter song,
That mock'd the wholesome human heart,
And then we met in wrath aud wrong:
We met, but only met to part
Full cold my greeting was and dry
She family niled, she hardly moved;
| saw, with halfunconscious eye,
She wore the coors approved!
She took the little ivory chest
With half sigh, she turned the key,
Then raised her head with lips compressed,
And gave my letters back TO me
Aud gave tho trinkets and the rings
My gifts, when gifts of mine could please
AS looks father on the things
his dead son, looked on these!
She told me all her friends had said;
raved against the public larl
She talked as if her love dead,
But in my words were seeds of fire.
mo more of love your sex is known!
never will be twice deceived
Henccforth trust the man alone
The woman cannot be believed!
Thro' Islander, meaneSt spawn of hell
(And woman's SANDER is the worst)
And you, whom once loved so WE'LL
Thro' you, my life will be accurst"
spoke with heart, and heat and force
shook her breast with vague alarms;
Like torrents from mountain source,
We rushed into each others arms
We parted. Sweetly CLEANED the stars,
And sweet the vapor-braided blue
Low breezes fann'd the belfry bars
As homeward by the church drew;
The very graves appeared TO SMILE
So fresh they rose in Swallowed swells
Dark porch, ! said land silent aisle,
There comes II sound Of marriage bcllsr
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A GENCY IN WASHINGTON CITY
"A WILLIAM Ii. HULL. flor several years an
Examiner in the Pension Ofice,) will attend to the
prosecution Of claims against the Government, such
as Bounty Lands, Pensions, Back ind Extra Pay,
DC.
Refer TO Hon. l.. P. Waldo, Commissioner OF Pen.
sions, Hon. John Wilson, Commissioner General
Land Office, and TO the Heads of Departments and
bureaus generally nov l8--ly
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LAW AND CLAIM AGENCY.

LAW AND CLAIM AGENCY.
YUyHE undersigned will continue TO practice IN the
N 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 vespasian Ellis, Esq.
FERDINAND MOULTON,
Washington City.
F. Moulton, ESQ. ia authorized to close up all my
business connected with claims upon the govern
ment.
nov 18-1y V. WILLIS.
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CHOLERA.
q CERTAIN Cure for this Disease may
IA be found in the Of Perry Davis's Vegetable
PAIN KILLER

DUBUQUE, Iowa, May 5, 1865.
GENTLEMEN: feel under obligations to you for the
benefit ! have received from your invaluable Pain
Killer.
We have had some cholera here on the Missis sipp
thus carly in the season. few days since, assisted
in Laying out and burying one Of our citizens, who
was supposed TO have died with the disease. The
next morning was taken with severe vomiting ac-
companied with GOODNESS of the extremities. Warm
covering and hot publications. failed to restore warmth
NV wifc's family who had used the Pain Killer with
success during the cholera season in Buffalo, in l84a
advised me TO take IT, took two doses at intervals
Of fifteen minutes, A fine Precipitation ensued, and
the next day, barring little weakness, was we'll
and have been since.
II may have been an attack Of ague but, whether
ague or cholera, il answered my purpose.
Since my recovery, | find that several 0f our cti-
zeus have used the Pain Killer n remedy for cho.
lcra, and pronounced il good l therefore take plea
sure in recommending It to still more extensive
notice.
Yours truly, w. NJ. CRoIZER,
Attorney-at-Lnw.
Perry Davis Son, Providence Rhode Island.
The Pain Killer il sold by Gray a Baantyne, and
John T. Mortimer, Washington, d. G.
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NHAS. G. TUCKER, washington, D. G,
u Attorney and Agent for Claims, and Commission
err of Deeds for all the States Revolutionary naval in
valid and hafpay pensions obtained; also bounty land
for services in ali the wars in which the United States
have been engaged and for the services Of volunteers
in the Texas Revolution of 1896. Having copies o.
ali the muster-rolls of the Texas Revolution, he is
prepared to give prompt attention to the claims OF ell
who served, and of the heirs Of those who died OF
were killed while in the service.
Office and residence, No. BIB Maryland avenue.
19--dlv
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TRAVEi.
For Baltimore.
The cars leave daily at and 81 A. NJ, and ana
~ p. NJ, except Sunday, ON which day they leave
at AZ NJ.
For Alexandria.
The Washington and Alexandria boat leaves
| Pages Wharf, Seventh street hourly. Fare hve cts
FOR Rockville.
The stage leaves every morning at O'Clock. Fare
81. Office, corner of and 9Th streets.
For Upper Marlboro.
The stage leaves every morning at O'Clock. Fare
q so. Office, northwest corner Of d and 9Th SITS.
For GordonSUilie.
The cars leave Alexandria daily, at To o'clock, for
Gordonsville and intermediate places.
For Richmond.
"nie boat leaves the wharf at the terminus OF 18th
street daily at A. NJ, and o'clock, +. Nj. Fare
IS 80.
For Lees5prg.
The stage leaves Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur-
day. Office United States Hotel.
California Steamers.
The regular mail steamers leave New York on the
writing from this city should mail their letters on
the Sd and 18th of each month.
The Post Office.
The Northern and Eastern Mail is opened at 8
o'clock A; NJ, and half past7 r. M; closes at 81 r.
The Great Southern Mail is openeo at 8 A. NJ, and
closes at p M The Southern Mail, as far South as
Wilmington, North Carolina, arrives at half past p
NJ, closes AT y Il. Nj.
The Northwestern Mail is open at halfpast P. NJ,
closes at p. M
The Western Mail is open at o'clock A. NJ, closes
at 3 p. M.
The Norfolk hail arrives at II o'clock p. NJ, closes
at Z. NJ, daily, except Sundays.
The California Mail, direct, closes here on the Sd
and 18th of each month, ut p. M.
Warrenton Mail arrives at II A. NJ closes Mt 10
A. M.
Warenton Springs arrives at II A. NJ, closes at
10 A. NJ. and r. III.
Rates of Postage:
Each halfounce, under 5000 miles, prepaid, cents
unpaid cents.
Each half ounce over 1900 miles, prepaid, 8 cents;
unpaid, 10 cents
All printed matter in general--snywhere in the
United States:
First three ounces l cent.
Each subsequent ounce cent.
II not prepaid double these rates. But
NEWSPAPERS AND PEWoDIcALs--paid quarterly, in
advance:
First three ounces IL cent.
Each subsequent ounce ID cent.
And, II weighing not over u o., in the State
where published, one-half of the above rates, and
weekly papers in the county where published, free.
SMALL NEWSPAPERS AND PERIoDIoALs-publiRhed
monthly or oftener when sent in packages weighing
at least or, prepaid, cent per o.
PAMPHLETS of IL octave pages or less, II cent an
ounce.
Books, bound OF unbound, weighing not more than
pounds, may be sent by mail for each o. as fol-
lows:
Under a,eoc miles, prepaid, cent. Unpaid, X ct
Over IN !" cts.
Fractions over single rate are charged as one
rate
Periodicals. in the sense Used above, are publica-
tons issued once in three months. or oftener."
SAILING nE,rUE nrEA NJ CITE A NERS
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MR.. l.. Ii. WRIGIiT's Tasteless Liquid
~ Cathartic, or Family Physic.
This is the best cheapest aud most efficient cathar.
tic ever offered 10 the public.
II is tasteloss Thereby avoiding the nauscatng eff
fects Of Pills. Oils Senna &c., and produces no girl
ping effects. Unlike all other purgatiyes ii searches
TO the bottom Of the disease, thoroughly cleanses
the stomach and leaves the bowels entirely free from
costiveness. No family should be without it.
Children drink it readily and without forcing, and
no medicine is more highly recommended by the
medical faculty
Give II fair trial. and then Judge for yourselves.
II can be had Wholesale and retail Of
+. II. STABLER 4 CO., Baltimore; CHARLES
ST0TT Co, Washington city; HENRY LEAD
BEATER, Fairfax street, Alexandria; COOK CO.,
King street, Alexandria.
DR.. WRIGHT'S Principal Depot, 400 Broadway,
where the Doctor be consulted daily on diseases
generally, from ~ TO 9 y. NJ
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Chamberlin's Commercial College,
No l97 Baltimore ST., Baltimore, I'D

Chamberlin's Commercial College,
No. 1877 Baltimore ST., Baltimore, lid.
UyHIS Institution presents superior fa-
u cties to young men DESTROYS of obtaining O
practical business education. ..,
The course of study embraces double entry, book.
keeping, as practically applied TO the management Of
mercantile, bank, manufacturing, and steamboat
books business penmanship and mercantile compu-
tations familiar lectures on commercial law, upon
the subject of bills of exchange promissory notes. con-
tracts, partnerships, dc.
The exercises are all strictly practical, being de-
Quoted from actual business transactions, and so
completely combine practice with theory, that stu
DENTS on the completion Of the course, are in every
respect competent TO conduct, on scientific princi-
pies, any set of double-entry books The students
have access OF Commercial Library, procured ex-
pressly for their accommodation.
Examinations are held ut stated periods, and di'
plomas are awarded TO those found competent To
represent the Institution in a mercantile capacity
Usual length of time to complete the whole course
from eight to ten weeks.
For particulars write and receive circular by mail.
mar 27-eood1y
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PROCLAMATION.

PROCLAMATION.
IMPORTANT N0TICE.--The best mnte-
II rial and the best work only allowed in the SHIRTS
made and sold by WIN. ii. FAULKNER, the only
practical Shirt Maker in the city of Washington. Try
them, and save money, in addition 10 trouble, time
and temper. Gentlemen measured, and COED r.
guaranteed in all cases
Orders attended to with despatch Please note the
address, SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
Pennsylvania avenue, between
Third and Four-and- "a Halt sts., south side
1vd
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AGENCY AND OFFICE OF GENERAL
CORRESPONDENCE
No. %, Louisiana Areai
~ ~ NJ N q

JU + II II. T. Il u a , II n .,
ID ECENTLY dismissed from the Third
Id Auditors Office, Treasury Department, viii
attend To any business intrusted TO him before Con-
Qless. Court of Claims, the various Departments
Of Government Particular attention paid TO all
classes of accounts whether regular or suspended,
and TO claims arising under contracts He refers to
the numerous officers of the army, and others, who
have had their business promptly, intelgibly, and
faithfully attended 10 in his Official capacity among
them Lieutenant General Winfield Scott.
n b. American editors who publish this notice
NAV command his services to any reasonable extent
" og-eotf septlw
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,g- TO CONSUMERS. -,
FUEL FOR THE WINTER"
EEPERS and others, who

I'D obSEh LETTERS ana Otners, VINO con
Ap template laying in their supplies Of fuel lor
the winter would do well Ia give me a call az have
now on hand and viii be receiving during the fall,
some Of the best kinds Of white ash and red ash
Goals to be found III the Philadelphia market
All the various sizes prepared in the best manner.
Always on hand, Cumberland Coal, in Jumps aud
fine, suitable FOR family and manufacturing purposes.
Also, oak, pine, and hickory Wood.
All II which will b, sold Glow for the cash" in
quantities TO suit purchasers
Full weight aud measure guaranteed and promptly
delivered IN any part uf the city, (if paid for when
ordered W. STONE.
Office and Yard east side of Seventh street
Adjoining south side uf the Canal
n. d. reduction always made in the pric, Of
Coal when delivered from The vessels Us a saving in
hauling is thereby effected. W. s.
aug 2-3m
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COFFIN wARERooM, &c.

COFFIN wAREROOM, &c.
n WILLIAM PLANT IL Co., Underta-
- . kers-residence AIS Seventh street, between g
and ii streets. Interments procured IN any ground
or cemetery. Collins, Caps, Shrouds, Carriages
Hearse and every article far interments Of the best
quality furnished at short notice, the most
able terms, and at all hours Of the night Having
the exclusive right Of Crump's Patent Corpse Pre-
server guarantee 70 keep the dead for any length
Of time. nov 2e--dly
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The Mutual Fire Insurance Company ofthe
District Of Colum bia.
Chartsrcd By Congress,
nFFERS TO the property owners of the
" District as cheap and safe means Of iusu.
rance a. any other Company in this District
ULYSSES WARD, President.
CHAS. WILSON, Secretary.
MATHEW q. EMERY, Treasurer.
MANAGERS.
Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswick
Thomas Blagden, y. w. Browning,
Y. Howard, Msth,w q. Emery,
J. &. McKeden.
Ofbce--Columbia Place. corner Of Louisiana avenue
spl 9TH street, Office hours from 70 O'clock p.
feb sly
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q. w. DREW
THE PEOPLES ga, cry FUND.

THE PEOPLES sA, ETY. FUND.
a MOS HUNT, County Constable Collector and
IN General Agent-Agent for the Potomac Insu.
rance Company Of Georgetown, d. G.. Southern Pro
lection (of Alexandria, Na.) Fire Insurance Compa-
MES, and the American Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany Of New Haven, Connecticut; Professor Sill
man. President; DIR. s. G. Busey, Medical Examiner
sN Insurance and other business promptly and
safely done on liberal terms.
NJ. j. Orders through the citv post Office or left
with Justices Morse Goddard, Bates or Dom will
be carefully executed and due return made
For character inquire of A. Rothwell, lewis John
son, OF either the above-named Justices
Office and residence No. 81 street North, Capitol
Hill. nov is-iy
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25l Prizes, in all, amounting TO 100000
ONLY TEN THOUSAND NUMBERSl
Tickets s5--halves az 50---quurters 1925.
SAMUEL SWAN, Agent and Manager.
nov BY MONTGOMERY Alabama
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STIMULATING Liniment, or Pain De-
- stroyer, a sovereign Specific for Rheumatism
and Neuralgia for all kinds OF Aches, Painsalso for
Corns, Headache and Ear-ache, when proceeding
from cold.
DIRECTIONS FOR UsE.--This Eminent must be ap.
piled with the fingers and well rubbed in, night and
morning, sparingly, but perseverngly. For sore
threat OF any kind and Toothache has not its equal
for pain in the Back, Immediately over the region
of the kidneys, il well applied it will Give almost
immediate relief. JAMES A. CONN0R,
Agent for the District of Columbia,
49l Ninth bet. u and streets, Washington.
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tSy- Thos. Il. Jacobs is agent for the Ameri-
FAN Organ in the Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh wards
All persons who wish to become subscribers will
leave their addresses at J. L. Bates drug store
Navy-yard or ut o. Boswelps drug store, corner of
Seventh street and Virginia avenue, Island at the
office of the American Organ.
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GENERAL INFORMATION.

Almanac for the CITY Of Washington
THIS DAT
Sun nSes. ....,,.,, 20 Length Of day. ..la 10
Sun sets. ......... 35
New moon 18th, lao p. M. NJ. changes go 3.25 Pm
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MEDICAL ADVERTISER ENTs.
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEME EMF I
Two ali persons afflicted with sexual dis

INFORMANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
TUNO all persons afflicted with sexual dis.
IL ease, such as Seminal Weakness, Impotence,
Goporrhoea, elect, Syphilis, dc, &c. -
The Howard Association Of Philadelphia, in view
OF the awful destruction Of human life and health,
caused by Sexual Diseases and the receptions which
are practsed upon the unfortunate victims Of such dis
eases by quacks have directed their consulting Sur
geon charitable act worthy OF their name, 70 give
medical advice gratis To all persons thus afflicted,
male or femaleO who apply by letter, postpaid
with description Of their condition, (age, occupa-
ton, habits Of life, &c,) and in cases Of extreme
poverty and suffering to furnish medicines free OF
charge.
The Howard Association is benevolent Institu-
ton, established by special endowment for the relief
Of the sick and distressed. afflicted with "Virulent
and Epidemic diseases" and its funds can be used for
no other purpose. II has now surplus Of means,
which the Directors have voted TO advertise the above
notice. II is needless to add that the Association
commands the highest Medical skill of the age
Address, (postpaid,) DR.. Geo. r. Calhoun, Con
sulting Surgeon, Howard Association, Phiadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
BY order OF the Directors,
EZRA d. HEARTWELL, President
GEO. FAIRcHrLD, Secretary.
mar 80-deo&wly
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HIoR SALE ca Lease number Of uu-
u improved los f. sale or lease, located IN various
parts " De city. U. WARD.
pUv Ia dH
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HINCURRENT MONEY AND LAND
u Warrants bought and sold Drafts on all the
principal cities sold to suit purchasers.
Highest rates paid for Trans. Allegheny Bank Bank
of Kanawha, Va, and Selden, Withers, Co.'s notes
Claims against the government collected:
HAMILTON q. FAINT,
No. 49, Penn. avenue, Washington, ID. @.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

- can be accommodated with Board on reason
able terms, at No 327, Pennsylvania avenue between
Sixth and Seventh streets.
NAV 2s-3m Mrs j. G. SISSON.
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a NEW BUILDING ASSOCIATION Is
IA proposed, TO meet every week, and pay twenty
five cents on each share Of stock. Persons wishing
TO take stock call at the hardware store Of \.
Wheeler aud register their names and the amount Of
shares they wish 20 take.
So soon 900 shares are taken, there will be a
call for general meeting to organize.
may S-tf