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The Artesian We'll.

One Of the most extraordinary things in
Paris, or indeed in the world, is the artesian
we'll of Grenelle. 1t was begun in 1884, and
finished after several forced suspensions about
the year l94l. 1t is bored in the centre of the
Court of the Abbatoir, goes loo feet into the
bowels of the earth, and the column of water,
nine inches in diameter, rises in copper tube
liz feet above the surface. From this eleva-
ton it descends by means Of another tube to
the ground, and is conducted to the reservoir at
the Pantheon, whence it is distributed for the
use of the inhabitants. The temperature of
the water is constantly 500 Fahrenheit IL
holds several salts in solution, among the rest
iron, (which colors glass submitted TO its ac-
tion,) and is highly charged with carbonic acid
gas. Now, what is most interesting about this
well is, that the facts developed by it, it being
the deepest yet bored, have served to explode
the old doctrine that such wells we're mere ex-
amples of jet Of water having its head on
some mountain or high table land passing un-
der ground and springing through the outlet up
to the height of its head.
The force that drives q column of water up
to anelevation of 800 feet, and with such rs-
pidity as to supply 100000 gallons in "a
hours; the force that shows itself TO be variable
sometimes comparatively quiet, at others almost
terrific IN its violence, is thought to be volcanic,
and to result from expansion within the inner
crust of the earth-to be in fact sort of ex.
plosive escape from an artificial valve in the
immense steam boiler on whose surface we live.
When the well was first opened, and before
the water was carried to its present height,
vast quantities of mud came over, from which
the height of the column now clarifies it. But
for while the residents in the vicinity were
greatly alarmed, thinking that the ground on
which they lived was being gradually under
mined by the action of the water. and that
some day they would be engulfed. This nc
ton has long ceased to alarm them, as it il
evident that the anger has pierced through tie
rocky exterior into the very interior, the soft
central mass Of the earth, whence the detritus
that frightened the Parisians proceeded, and
not, as they ignorantly imagined, from Just be-
meath their houses
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An Incident In BOStou.

Boston correspondent Of the Fall River
Monitor, relates the following incident:
"a little incident came under our observa-
ton the other day, going to show that the world
is not all selfshness after all. In passing down
Brom6eld street, we think it was, we met man
in the winter of life, his gray hair falling over
his pale features: and with staff in hand, labor
ing to reach his house. The bad work he made
of it led the bystanders to think him intoxi.
Gated. He would walk a short distance in
very unsteady manner, then pause and lean
upon his staff, source Of merriment to the
boys, and of laughter to the men, who, like the
Levites of old, wagged their heads and passed
by on the other side. Pausng moment to
look at the old man, we noticed little girl,
God bless her anxiously watching his move
ments, and evidently desiring to do something
to assist him. She might have seen fourteen
winters, richly dressed, with a pretty face, and
an eye full Of meaning expression and soul
and with books in hand, WAS probably on her
way to school. The little Samaritan did not
long remain inactive. Approaching gentle.
man, she inquired, with fatering tongue while
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From Chambers Journal.
Good NfVht.

Good night. word SO often said,
The needless mind forgets its meaning
Tis only when some heart lies dead,
On which our own was leaning,
We hear in maddening music roll
That last "good night along the soul.
" Good night lin tones that never die
II peals along the quickening ear,
And tender gales Of memory
Forever wait it near,
When stilled the voice, q crush of pain
That ne'er shall breath "good night again"
Good night n--it mocks us from the grave
IL ovsrleaps that strange worlds bound
From whence there flows no backward wav,
II calls from out the ground.
On every side, aronnd-above,
I" Good night, good night 10 life and love
Good night! O wherefore fades away
The light thet lived in that dear word
Why follows hat good night, no day,
Why are souls 80 stirreda
o, rather say dnll brain, once more,
" Good night, Thy time Of toll is o'er!
Good night--now cometh gentle sleep,
And Tears that like gentle rain,
Good night, o holy, blest and deep,
The rest that follows pain
How should we reach Gods upper light
II life's long day had no good night
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i announce the completion of preparations for
the festive season. In addition 10 their ordinary
stock, (Which has always been characterized by
elegance and vsriety,l they have received
A choice selection Of beautifully illustrated and
tastefuly bound Books.
Articles of" veriu,n in Porcelain Bronze, and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks in papicr mache and rosewood
Card Baske 3, lnkstands, Ladies' Cabas.
Cigar Stands and Cases, Portemonnaes.
Taper Stands, NC
Together with general assortment OF novelties
remarkable for a combination Of the useful with
the ornamental at prices suitable to the artisan or
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9th street.
Dee 2f
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nURE SILVERWA Magnificent
i assortment-M.rW w. GAIT 81 BRO. call at
ieniion 10 their unusually large assortment of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Castors.
Silver Cups and Saucers Goblets.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers
Cake Knives Fruit Shovels, Sugar Sifers
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad Tongs, Vegetable Forks
Fruit Knives Ice Tongs, Desert Knives.
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies'.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars.
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Strainers.
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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GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.--To

"A w n = ~ ~ s-- ~
IN Claimants,-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con.
tnues 10 undertake the agency OF claims before
Congress and other branches of the government
including commissioners under treaties and the
various public Offices. He will attend TO pas
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for-the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession OF the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for Communication, haf-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and bac pay,
&c. OF soldiers sailors and marines as well those
against the State Of Virginia, the United States
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed any business before Congress or the public Of
fices which may requirethe aid of an agentsr ator-
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. A. Dickins is known to most OF those who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite TO the
Treasury Department, and next door 10 the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd fm)
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r ATER YEARS. BY the Author off,. the

r ATER YEARS, by the Author Of "a the
IL Old House by the RIVER
Mr.. Rutherford's Children, second volume.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. M.
General Notions OF Chemistry, translated from
the French, by Edmund C. Evans, M. d.
The Land of the Saracens, ly Bayard Taylor.
Last Summers Trip to the Old World, by Orville
Horwitz.
Discovery Of the Sources of the Mississippi
River, by Henry r. Schoolcrait
Danas Mnrealogy, 4,h edition.
The above are selected from large arrival of
new books at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Dee9 Bookstore. near 9th ST.
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CCoTT,s WEEKLY PAPEk.-The pub

ANSOlIS w ENs-lHc pup
~ Usher of this large and popular family journa-
offers for the coming year (lS5D combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia wecklies. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series Of origi-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends OF the American Revo
luton" published for ifty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier, will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous prodpc-
tons The first of series of original noveleites,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights fthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth is about 10 be
commenced. Ii will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail to elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, etc, etc. is also engaged to furnish bril-
liant novelette, to follow the above. Mrs Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures Pa
tience Worthngton and her Grandmother, ETC.,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and III. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knifc--a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clarville Lille Liberne, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers the news
of the day. graphic editorials, full reportsof The
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers nj home and abroad etc, etc.
Terms-One copy one year So; two copies one
year SO four copies one year S5; nine copies one
year, and one TO the getter up of the club, $40 ;
twenty copies one year and one TO the getter up
OF the club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut St, Pbadelphis
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T1HE PEASANT B0Y PHILOSOPHERS

IL by Henry Maybew, price rs cents.
The Essance of Christianity, by Ludwig Fener.
bach, translated from the second German edition
by Marion Evans translator Of Strauss Life Of
Jesus, price 81 25.
Travels in Europe and the East, by Samuel
Ircnsus Prime, two volumes, price two dollars
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
March % Bookstore, near 9th street.
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DREMIUM Boors.-Gentlemen are re,

Il qpested to call at my store, Browns Hotel,
and examine the fine case Of BOOTS that was
awarded the highest premium at the Metropolitan
Mechanics institute, manufactured by Godfrey
az Co, Philadelphia. Please call early as they
will be returned in few days. | have fine as.
sortment Of Boots on hand and for sale from the
same establishment; also, OF G. Benkerts and p
Conrads make, of Philadelphia, as well Dis my own
manufacture, comprising the largest and best Sc
lected stock OF Boots that has ever been in the
market. JOHN MILLS
Fashionable Bootmaker, Browns Hotel
March Is
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II AND FOR sALE.a-Thc Subscriber will
dispose OF thirty acres Of land, being part of his
farm known as pecnria, situated near the Little
Falls, in Montgomery county Md, and adjoining
the contemplated water works. tits an excellent
piece OF land and both from its fertility and To-
cality Is admirably suited for market garden.
Apply TO the undersigned, or to HE overseer on
the farm.
WILLIAM p. SCOTT,
sept l7-if On H betweea 10Th and 10th sts
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DLATED TEA SETS.-I have Just re-
III ceived some new styles AIbata and Silver
Plated Ware that offer at anufacturcrs prices :
also, large assortment Of Spectacles, OF every
description together with good assortment OF
pure Silver Ware, OF my own manufacture, which
will retail at wholesale prices
II. o. HOOD,
ais Penn. avenue, bet at and 9th SITS,
Sign Of the Large Spread Eagle.
Feb Q5-diwif,
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Wasbingtull Sentinel.



" Old Winter is going away alack.
How icy and cold he's been.
But a pretty Young maid he II meet in his track,
And she II sy and smile ill he turns his back
For she II frighien him of with wonderful knack
This maiden will soon be seen.
This pretty young maiden, whose name is Spring
Is full OF mrth and glee-
She causes the birds 70 stretch the wing,
Aud the leaves 10 put out under which they sing
And opens the buds the flowers to bring
swift Little mnd is she.
Young Spring is frocksome girl, wot,
Too full OF her fun for me-"
Said Winter, !" she tears the clothes from my back
And causes the slreamle,s prison 70 crack,
And dries up the paths and The slippery track
So romlinH and playful Is She" a
Young Spring comes on with a beautiful grace,
But not very Shy is she;
For she cracks her jokes in old Winters face,
And kisses his cheek as he flies apace. 9s.s
While che nelts the tears in his sturdy face--
pretty young lass il she. s
She brings the lates, fashions along
A gay little miss is she;
She passes amid the admiring throng,
Aud touches the loveliest note of song
But gay as she Is, she never thought wrong,
For she's cloth'd in NATURES array.
IhlS sweet little girl--when she travels iossh--
So pretty maid is she; r4#
The folks all leave their winter hearth,
And sally forth with cheerful laugh,
For she strews pretty flowers along their path
bountfui girl is she.
This Spring is coqueting girl, fear,
~ For her lovers are many, see;
She kisses their cheeks, and dries up their tears,
And makes an end ofiher chilling fears,
While they pour in their love to her list ming ears
But engaged 10 be married is she.
Young Spring intends ,when old Winters afar,
Young Summers wife TO be;
Was there ever welded so pretty pair
For he is SO rich, and she is SO fair
And joyous wedding they'll prepare,
And there's an invitation for me-
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MODERN LANGUACES--D. r.. Cronx,
lVl native of France, teacner of Modern Lam
guages, especially French Spanish, and German
Translations made with correctness and punctu-
aliiy. Professor of Numcsmatics, for the cassif-
oaiion 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.
Sep 21--dtf
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CEIIacT CLASSICAL and aaathenat,e.l

C ELECT CLASSICAL and nGalhematic
~ ScHooL---.The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where aconmodious bgild-
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department. Of the Colum.
ban College, twill continue to preserve tho char
Of strictly select school, designod for lay
Ing the foundation Of thorough Ea9iish, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. Tho next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last Of June. =, W
Terms: $12 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
AT asma additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry Geology, and NiAeralogy,
and also 10 receive instruction. in Ffench and other
Modern Languages by tho Profsssor'in that de-
partmcnt. fsHae4n @Q rad
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superntendence Of the Principal
The necessary expenses Of a full boarding student
viii be about $la0 per academic yeaT, and of =
weekly boarder will not exceed 800.
ia GEORGE s. BACON, Principal. X
Refers 10 the Faculty Of the Columbian College :
Col. J. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; l.. ID. Gale, M D., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Ofioe; and Pro-
fessor G. G. Jewett of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep21--tf
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THOR THE SPRING TRADE, Gents Ho-
I siery and Under Garments G
Browns Hotel, is now opening fresh and large
variety Of Gents Undershirs and Drawers. Also,
large assortment of silk and cotton Half Hose,
plain and fancy. STEVENS'S
Feb 24-3lif Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
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VNHiS Is TO give notice that the following
Il original Virginia Military Revolutionary Land
Warrants viz:
No. Coz for 100 acres, issued in the name of Daniel
Thomas;
No. 533 for 100 acres, issued in the name OF Thos
Co.e;
No. 779 for 100 acres, issued in the name Of Dun
can Brown; $3.50
No. 64S for 100 acres, issued in the name of Thos.
Edwards,
have been accidentally lost or destroyed, and
hereby notify all parties that shall make applca-
tion 10 the Land Office for the issue of scrip on
duplicates of said warrants, uHder the provisions
Of the act of the 3lst August, 1852.
A. NICOL,
Attorney for the Claimant.
Jan l0--3mlaw
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EDITION or CHANNING.

DEOPLEs EDITION or CLAIMING.
Works of Rev. DR.. Claiming, in six volumes,
bound. Price so 25.
two dollars.
Memoirs of William Ellery Claiming, 3 vols.
Price 81 rs, with Portrait engraved on steel.
Ware on the Formation OF the Christian Char
acter. Price so cents.
A large supply of the above Just received at
TAYLOR a. MAURY'S
March 10 Bookstore, near Ninth street
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos aud Nnlndnn1as Gnr Cash


Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.
H0RACE WAT ERS, the great Music and
Ill Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, preerng to share large per cent. with his
customers rather than pay it to the sharpers OF
Wall street, TO raise available means 10 enable him
10 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
lordng an opportunity for selections not 10 be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second.
hand Pianos AT great bargans--priccs from 500 to
10 Sl60. 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 offactory prices of Pianos M Melo.
deous and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address free OF postage.
Sept 2l-d3m
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TDWARD LYCETT, Sem, B6ok-Bfnder,
E Potomac Hall, corner of Eleventh street and
Maryland avenue, over Carkc's Drug store, Wash
lngton, d. C.
Every style Of book binding executed, either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy colors
cali.
Periodicals. and Music neatly half bound.
Mr. LYcErT respectfully suggests TO his friends
hat while much has been done to transmit family
records little care has been taken TO preserve pa
rental hkenesses Hetakos this method 10 inform
his friends and those desirous Of perpetuating per-
sona remembrances, that daguerreotype like
nesses can be inlad on the inside covers of fami-
ly bibles, presentation books, or keepsakes, spec-
mems of which can be seen at his bndery or he
can be addressed by letter. whichwill be promptly
attended TO.
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NOR RENT.-Two neat Rooms, either
furnished or unfinished, at No. 443, M
srtcct, north, between 10Th and 18th streets
Nov A--dtf
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COURT or CLAIMS, &c.

HHARLES, LEE JONES, in addition TO his
\ ordinary practice in the Circuit Court Of the
District Of Columbia, will practice in the Supreme
Court Of the United States and in the newly-con-
stiiu,ed court for the investigation OF claims against
the United States. In the management OF cases
before the Supreme Court, and in the prosecution
OF claims beiose the newly.constoted Court OF
Claims, his father, General Walter Jones, though
mostly retired from general practice will unite
with him. and do his best 10 advance the success
of clients by written statements and arguments,
and by all other necdfu and proper exertions.
Oaice Sd street, near Pennsylvania avenue.
March 10--3aw1mif
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CTONE QUARRY.-Ia am prepared to fur
~ nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry Of the late Timothy
O'Neaie any quantity Of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply othc undersigned
at his house on H, between 10Th and 10Th streets,
in the First ward, or to Mr. Paipc, at the quarry.
July 81 WILLIAM D. SCOTT.
COMMENTARIES on the Jurisdiction
NJnPractice, and Peculiar Jurisprudence oElhe
Courts of the United States, vol. !, by George
Ticknor Curtis. tf x ts
History Of the Crusadcs, their Rise, Progress,
and Results, by Major Proctor, of the Royal
Military Academy. aa6
Cummings Lectures on the Seven Churches.
On sale at tsh
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
Novl6 near 9th street.
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READY MADE CLOTHING
Il REDUCED PRICES.--As the seaso

hEADl MAUE CLOTHING
A + REDUCED PRICES.--As the season
IA is advanced we have determined 10 sell OF
the remaining portion of our winter stock al
greatly reduced prices; therefore gentleman wish
ing TO consult economy in purchasing fine Over
coats, Talmas Dress, Frock, and Business Coats !;
Black and Fancy Cashmere Pants; Velvet, Silk,
Satin, and Merno Vests; Under Shirts and
Drawers, and all other ready made garments OF
fine quality, will find present variety to be as
well assorted as in the beginning OF the season,
with the advantage Of much lower prices.
WALL 81 STEPHENS,
322 Pa. avenue next TO Iron Hail.
oh ca
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GEO. II. DRAPER, Havre.

GEO. H. DRAPER, Havrc.
The owners OF these ships will not be accounta
BILE for gold, silver, bullion, specie, jewery, pre-
cious stones or metals, unless bills OF ading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex.
pressed. Jan 3--du
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"ORK, or Plenty to do and Hours 10
wv Do 1t, by M. M. Brewster, lst and I'd series
IS cents.
Gratitude, an Exposition Of the 103d Psalm, by
Rev. John Stevenson, rs cents
Sire Thomas Fowe Buxton, Bart, study for
young men.
The Wife, or Mirror OF Maidennood, by T
Binney, 80 cents.
The Friendships Of the Bible, by Anxious, en-.
cravings, 55 cents.
GRAY n UAIIANTyNE