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CLOTHING.
A Conn iim emit ary Card and Invitation TO
the Public.

Csmplim entary Card and Invitation TO
the Public.
ssNTHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
w DRIED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, | will trade on one hundred dollars,
and when | have earned one thousand dollars,
| will trade upon one thousand dollars and
so increase my business and capital in proper
tion." i will never take credit or give my own
promise TO pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased will keep down my ex-
penses, and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxms like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
facluring as well as The import and export trades
during these last five aud twenty years, have en-
abled GEORGE p. FOX, u. S. A., u. S. NJ, Tailor,
and PInventeur des Modes, 10 progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
In Wall street faw years ago, TO be tie present
sole proprietor othe store (25 feet front by los feet
var %12. opposite Pearl street NO 81 BROAD
IL is also equally true that with money, cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, al
ruinously low prices, of fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE VESTINGs.
CASSIMERES,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want Of discounted
money at any price or loss, owing TO an over
stocked market and the circumstances of hard
times, "a. d. 1851
FOX-GEORGE p FOX-whe most thankful
to the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for al all times sell
ing the most fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress. Frock Coats Overcoats, Vests, Pantaoons,
Cloths, Cassimeres, Velvet Vestings, &C.. &c, and
is determined not 10 be oudone in liberaity of
dealing nor undersold by the least nor the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined,
10 the best of his ability, to employ meritorious
laboring class of Journeymen Tailors and others
who are suffering dreadful privations for want of
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date until The beginning of the year 1885, the
resources of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free of profit on the cost of all his goods,
combined with his own gratuitous services, to his
friends and the public, to be considered as a sort
Of present 80
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
exampleizing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers of the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners Citizens, tho pres
ent imperative duty Of solvent tradesmen and
merchants to employ their fellow-men, aid and
assist the Inauguration OF a better state of trade
all over the world from the commencement of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
i've. ! am, fellow-citizens, representing one OF
the links of Commerce) yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged,
GEORGE p. FOX,
60 United States Leader of Fashions,
~ IS HeadguaYters No. 32l Broadscay,
g: L. s. GEORGE p FOX
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1 RIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenil,

A RIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile
IN and other Books.-Odds aud Ends from an
old Drawer, by Werdna Rctnyu, M. ID.
Pippins and Pies, by Stirling Coyne.
Charade Dramas, for the drawing room. BY Anne
Bowman. asaa 8 ~ 4 faa
Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages OF l,era-
ture, by the Rev. Robert Arts Willenou
ier Of Selwood, by Mrs Gore.
!, Matilda Lonsdale, or The eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams. est4 w gt-ft~
A Tour round my Garden
Mildred, the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton Cros-
and. f
Eastwood Priary, or Mortimers College Life.
Horses and Hounds, a practical treatise on their
management, by Scrutator"
Outlines of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory al Gessen, by DIR. Heinrich
Wil; translated fromthe German by Daniel Breed,
nj. d., of the United States Patent Office.
The Forest in Exile, by Capt. Mayne Reid.
On Sale al TAYOR q MAURY'S
JAN "A Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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THE NATIONAL HOTEL,

IL cepton of guests the 9th of this month.
The removal OF the Kitchen from the basement TO
the Of the building and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly 10 the
will be furnished with the hes, the mar kets can
afford, and served in the best style and expense
or labor will be spared 10 render the house, in
every respect, equal TO any in the country. The
subscriber, therefore, trusts that generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended to the house. Persons de-
string to procure rooms for the winter, can do so
at any time after the Doth, by calling at the Hotel
T.. ID. WILLARD.
Washington city, November IA, 1854
Nov left fHN sHtl
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IL piled by the Commissioner Of Pensions in
lS49. In addition, the resolutions, laws, and ordi
nances ofthc old Congress, showing the pay TO Of
fcers Of the line and the staff Of the army the hos
pital department, and medical staff, and of the
quartermaster's department; halfpay of the line
under the resolve OF October 2lst, 17S0; under
other resolutions, to officers to officers Of themed-
ical department and medical staff, chaplains and
communication pay under the resolution of March
22d, 1888; together with the names Of the officers
of the continental line of the army in all the States
who served TO the end OF the war, and acquired
the right Of communication pay with the names of
officers killed in battle, or who died in service
Price ST. sent postage free any part of the Uni
ted States. For sale NJ
TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S Bookstore,
Feb Ia Near N nth street
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
TVNHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLAC

Il Of the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose is now
open for the reception ofthe remains ofdeceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
1odies. in which such friends OF the dead, ms may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan Of the incorporates is one of equality
n regard to the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring a
premiumO making the early selections OF lots the
most desirable.
Z Until an Office established in the city Of Wash
ngton, applications will be punctually attended to
at the present Office in the east wing of the build
ng on entering the Cemetery.
Visitors are requested not TO drive fast through
he Cemetery grounds.
WIN. s HUMPHREYS
N. b. Glenwood il situated short distance
due north Of The Capitol Aug ST--3m
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THE ART UNION or LONDON. Plan


Il for the current year. The list is now open
and every subscriber Of 50 so will be entitled 10
l. An impression OF a Plate, by J. It. Wimore,
A. X. A., from the original picture, by J, J. Chalon
r. A., "A Water Party"
Ill. A volume containing thirty Wood Eugra-
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byron's
poem of" Child Harolde J" and
Ill. The chance Of obtaining one Of the Prizes
to be allotted AT the general meeting in April,
which will include
The right to select for himself valuable work
of art from one of the public exhibitions.
Statuettes in bronze of Her Majesty horse
back, by L. Thorneycrof
Copies in bronze, from an original Model in re-
lief by X. Jefferson. of /" The entry of the Duke of
Wellington into Madrid sH
Statuettes in porcelain parian.
Proof impressions OF large lithograpb, by t. III
Mcguire, after the original picture by w. p. Firth,
X. A.. " The Three Bows" from Moiieres "Bour-
geois Gentilhommr"
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR ~ MAURY booksellers. Jan. "a
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q OU X L OF AIMS,
Washington City, ID. G.
~ addition TO the Practice of law n u

addition to the Practice of Law, as here
u tofore, IN all the Courts of the District and in
the Supreme Court OF the United States the un-
dersigned will devote himself assiduousy 10 the
Prosecution of Claims against the Government,
in the above Court established in this city by ACT
OF Congress, approved March, 1852 which has
cognizance OF all claims arising under the Constr
tuition, or founded upon any law Of Congress. or
upon any regulation Of an Executive Department,
or upon any contract, express or implied, with the
Government THE United States, or any OF its of
6cers or agents. When the claim is established in
this Court, and an appropriation made by Congress
for the purpose, the claimant viii be paid al the
Treasury of the United States.
All Claims against the Government must hence
forth be prosecuted in said Court, aud not before
Congress as heretofore.
M. THOMPSON,
Attorney and CounseRoy at Lar.
WASHINGTON CRY, ID. &.
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TOHN "a. BUTHMANN. Importer and
- Dealer In Wine, Brandy, Cigars. &c.

u Dealer In Wine, Brandy, Cigars &C.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Fourl
and-a-Half and Sixth streets, has received his u-
stock and assortment of the above, consisting IN
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port of various grades, Cham
payne in quarts and pints, different -rands.
A great variety Of Rhine Wine, some OF il
sparkling.
Also, ST. Peray sparkling red and white Claret
at prices from So SO per dozen to the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds Of Wine
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark;
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum fine old Whis
key, Irish Malt Cordials, and Havana Cigars
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MRS. COWDEN CLARKEs new Novel.
WI The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Influence by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author of "The Complete.
Concordance TO Shakespeare"
Teggs Dictionary of Chronology.
Lectures the True, the Beautiful and The
Good, by nj. N Cousin; increased by an Appendix
French Art; translated by O. w Wight
TAYLOR ~ MAITRysS
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TAYLOR & MAURY'S DOLLAR LET
i ter balance, in universal use. Price ST.
April 81 Bookstore, near 9th 81. 1


IMPORTANT BOUNTY-LAND BOOK
i Just issued, a second edition of TripIett's Pen
sion and BountyLa Laws, containing The new
bouniy-land ACT OF 1855, and embracing digest of
all he laws decisions, and FORMS relating TO pen
sions; TO officers and soldiers of the revolution,
their widows and children; to army and militia
invalids and their widows TO navy and marine
lnvalids, their widows and children; and to bounty
lands provided for by evary act from the Revolu-
tion 10, and including that of March 8, 1855 so
arranged as TO be ineligible TO every claimant
This work is highly recommended by the Com
missioner of Pensions. Price 50, mailed free 10
any part of the United States, Except California;
TAYLOR IL MAURY, Bookstore,
April 81 near 9th At.
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MIN. 7. BROWN, FRED. P. STANTON
w and ]. KNOX WALKER, have formed a
partnership for practising law in the Supreme
Court OF the United States, and the Court OF
Claims in Washington, and in the Courts of Ten
nessee. Offices in Washington and Memphis
One of the parties will always be found at either
place, and letters addressed 10 them will receive
prompt attention. April 2l-ffeod
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A NEW WORK BY HENRY ROGERS,

A NEW WORK BY HENRY ROGERS.
IA author of the Eclipse Of Faith," entitled A
Defence Of the Eclipse of Fsth by its author, be-
ing rejoinder 10 Professor Newmans Reply;n
and in order to give the American public the
whole matter at glance, there is included in the
same volume the "Reply to the Eclipse of Faith, y
by f. w. Newman, with his chapter on the @Moral
Perfection Of Christ"
For sale by GRAY " BALLANTYNE,
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NEW AND IMPORTANT BOOKs.-Is

IN EV AND IWF~ORTANT BIOkS.-Is-
IN rael and the Gentles, by DIR. Isaac Da
Costa.
Paley's Evidences of Christianity, with Notes
and Additions, by Charles M. Marine.
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association of London. ~
Words TO Win Souls, twelve sermons by emf
nent Divines Of The Church of England
Letters and Remains of the late Rev. W. III
Hewitson, vols.
The Works of the Rev Edward Bickersteth 16
vols
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF The Rev.
VIM. Jay, of Bath.
Scripture Testimony to The Messiah by John
Pyne Smith, d. d. For sale by
GRAY IL BALLAN TYNE,
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NrEm YORK;. Mar .. Issa rhe naa.-

NEn YORK, May 2, iS53.-The UNDER
IN signed has tnis day opened an Office. No. a.
William street, merchants Exchange for the
transaction Of general brokerage business
Bank, Insurance, mining, railroad, government.
state, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes. bills Of exchange, and ioans
negotiated.
Sep Att EMANUEL 4 HART
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MRS. BEECHER STOVES NEW

lM Work. May Flower and MiscelIars
Gus Writings, by Harriet Beecher Stowe
lhe Country Neighborhood, by Miss L. A. Du-
pug, author OF The Conspirator, &c, &c.
Fosters FIRST Principles of Chemistry. illus.
trated Adapted specially for classes
l65l-2-3 49, sSA''
Just published and for sale M
TAYLOR & MAURYS Bookstore,
hPrh - near 9th ST.
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MARBLE manifestations works.
1vl The subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedela, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble richly carved and plain, of the best
quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu.
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lntes, steps, and plat.
stone, calcrned plaster, 50 rs per barrel.
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Brow
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable 70,
building purposes. He invites the attention
builders and others to his stock, and will endcavo
to give satisfaction to ell who may favor him Il
their orders
WIN. RUTHERFORD
On Z st, bet 18th and 10
Oct. 9-Sm (m)
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EARL OF CARLIsLEs DIARY

NARL OF CARLISLES DIARY
Ia Diary of Turkish and Greek Writers, by the
Right Hon. the Earl of Carlisle, edited by G. c.
FELTON,, Greek Professor in Harvard University
The noble Earl is well and favorably known in
this country, having travelled here while he bore
III e title of Lord Morpeth, and his work will be
read with great interest by all who have devoted
any attention TO the mighty events which are now
taking place in the Eastern World. The period
embraced.in his journal is Of deep sgn6-
canoe, being at the very commencement Of hos
tilities, and the persons introduced have since
played eminent parts in this terrible historical
tragedy. Professor FELTON, has added full and CO
pious notes to the American edition, and the work
is beautifully illustrated. II will hereafter be re-
garded as a valuable, historical record of this in
eresting period.
Just published aud for sale by
X. FARNHAM,
June IL Cor. III ST. and Penn. av
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NEW BOOks--PIato on Immortality Of
IN the Soul translated from the Grsek by
Charles s. Stanford
Florence Egerton or, Sunshine and Shadows,
by the author of Clara Stanley, &c.
Sketches OF Western Mcthodism, Biographical,
Historical, and Miscellaneous, illustrative Of Pic
neer Life, by Rev. Jas. b. Finley.
For sale by GRAY ~ BAILANTYNE
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TAKE MOTTO E.-Housek eepers aud
Il others are reminded that the following list OF
articles Of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
any other house in the city A large assert
menl and supply always on hand
Oils of all kinds Queenswara,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps.
Turpentine, Chandeliers
Window Glass, Chronicles
China, Vases
Earthenware Britannia ware,
Glass, &c, Nc. Ne
Goods TO any part of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well 10 call.
o. S. WHIT AESEY,
7h street.
Opposite Selden Il Witherss Bank
Mar 10 starr
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Mrs. Il. L. ALEXANDER can accom-

M RS. T.. E- ALEXANDER can accom-
1yl modate a few Gentlemen with Board; or a
Lady and Gentleman, on / street, between 9Th
and 7th, No. 500. The House is situated short
distance from the Patent Office and other Depart
ments. Nov 10--t
SITUATlON WANTED.-By a Young
~ rrenchman, who comes well recommen ended
as waiter IN hotel or family, or Valet de Cham.
bre. Apply at this Office
Mar IS
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GEORGE p. FOX
d ARE PENSION HOOKS" Lands I'm

ID ARE PENSION BOOKS" Lands In
III Illinois TO Soldiers of the Late War;" giving
the names of each soldier TO whom patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
district for services in the late war, with Eng
land the description of the tract of land granted
TO each, with the date of the patent; the company
and regiment in which they severally served, and
by whom each patent was received, single
copy for sale.
Old Pension Rolls Of Indiana and North Caro-
lima.
List of Pensioners of the United States under
the act of 18th of March, 1913, showing the rank
and line in which each served
Virginia Muster Rolls.
Virginia Pay Rolls.
List of Rejected and suspended Pensions, with
the reasons for the rejection suspension.
For sale in Washington by
TAYLOR 81 MAURY,
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II ARPER,s MAGAZINE for june, AZ

IL ANT EE'B MAtTAZINE Tor June, az
IL SHILLlNGTON'S Bookstore
Fanny Ferns new book, second series of her
Leaves.
Reginald Lyle, by Miss Pardoe
Rival Beauties, or Love and Diplomacy.
Knickerbocker Magazine tor June
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer
Dickens's Household Words, for June
Ali the new books and agaxines received as
fast as published, and for sale al
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Building, corner Al street
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NEW EDITION, IN ONE VOLUME.
OF Mr., KrSssLEY's Popular Work,

HfPATIA; Or New Foes with an Old Face,
BY the autnor of Yeast" g Alton Locke &c.
vol. l2mo, Price ST. IS
nF the author of e Hypatian the London Spec
~ tater says: /" Take him all in all, England
has no literary man OF his years Who can set MP
beside him as his equal in variety and quality of
endowments and in richness of PROMISE
Unsurpassed by any kindred work in the Eng.
lsh language "-NatioaalI qtsHigeneer
Published by CROSBY, NICHOLS 81 CO.,
Boston; and for sale in Washington by
TAYLOR IL MAURY
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Under GARMENTS FOR THE SEA-
~ son.--The largest and best assortment of all
qualities, will be found at
WALL ~ STEVENS,
322, Penn. avenue, next door TO Iron Hall.
JAMS -s--..-- fNews)
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NEW EDITION OF DICKENs,s COM

IN plete Works.-The complete Works Of
Charles Dickens, in five Volumes price 81 so.
The Missing Bride, or Miriam the Avenger, by
Mrs. Emma ID. E. ~ Southworth; paper ST,
bound 81 IS
The Pickwick Papers complete, so cents.
just published, and for sale nj
TAYLOR ~ MAURYS
MAY 81 bookstore near 7tb :,
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NEW BOOKS AT TAYLOR A

msnrys.-"An American among Oh
entails, including Audience with the Su
and visdto the interior of Turkish Hare m
J. =. ?. Boulder, VI. ID /; price IS cents
The Turkish Empire, embracing religion man
ners, customs &c, by Edward Joy Morris; price
10 cents
The Neiz hbor's Children, from the German, by
Mrs. 5. A. Myers, vols. price 81 25
Schmuckers Lutheran Manual with formula
Of discipline, &c; prIce 81
Rand's Medical Chemistry for Students price
81 Bookstore, near 9th street.
Nav 8
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DURE sILvERWARE.--A Magnificent


DURE SILVERWA Magnificent
Ii assortment.-M. w. GAIT ~ BRO call al
tention to their unusually large assortment of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Casters
Silver Cups and Saucers, Goblets.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels Sugar Sifiers
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad longs, Vegetable Forks.
Fruit Knives, Ice longs, Desert Knives.
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies'.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars.
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Stralners
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons and Forks OF
every variety.
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c
Also, very large assortment of Fancy Silver
ware, suitable for wedding, birthday, and other
presents.
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered to our customers Being
of our own manufacture, il is warranted pure sill
yer, and offered at low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this country.
M. W. GAIT IL BRO,
Sign of the Golden Eagle
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th streets
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LAW NOTICE.
II SHALL hereafter have an Office perma-

sHALL hereafter nave an once perma-
i nently in Washington for the practice of my
profession, and will give careful attention to any
business entrusted 10 my charge in the Supreme
Court, The Court OF Claims, in the Land, Patent
or Pension, Offices, or in any Of the Departments.
Business from the Southwest may be sent 10
me through V. H. Ivy, Attorney at Law, New Or
leans, who has been associated with me in the
practice in that city, and who will continue TO at
tend 10 any business there which may be placed
in my charge.
j. ID. B. DE BOW,
Late Superintendent of Census.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 20, 1855,
Apr 21-lawlm
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DIAPER MoIsTENER.--A New

DIAPER MOISTENER.--A New Inven-
III ton for Moistening the leaves of Copying
Book Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Moisten-
ng the Fingers when Counting Bank Bills also
useful for various other purposes. 1t will be
found an indispensable article fer every Desk 1t
is perfectly simple and cheap, and must come in
To general use.
The following are few complimentary opn-
ions Of the Press:
PAPER MoIsTENER--a new and very neat USE
ful invention for moistening post office stamps,
envelopes, sheets in copying book counting
bank bills, &c. This does away with The disagree
able method Of moistening stamps, &c, with the
ongue. II is patent article, vary simple and
cheap, and will be universally adopted as soon as
It's seen--Boston TTanse, ipt, Sept 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A new invention for mois-
ening postage stamps, envelopes, sheets in a
copying book, counting bank bills, &c. The
common way of moistening stamps with the
tongue is very disagreeable and nconvenient
also the usual wayof wetting sheets in copying
book, by using brush which has te be dipped in
water, is inconvenient and very difficult to give
paper even moisture, which is very desirable
for copying letters. This article obviates these
difficulties besides being useful for various other
purposes. 1t is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general use.--[ Boston Post,
Sept, 1854.
useful little contrvance for moistening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wetiEg sheets in
a copying book, nc. II costs but little, and will
save the tongue a good deal of unpleasant work
Boston Traveiier, Sept, 1854.
Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR 81 MAURY,
Jan II bookstore Eeat .el