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E5xCELsIoR; HELPS TO PROGRESS

~ in Religion, Science, and Literature
A new monthly maguzir~ edited by the Rev.
James Hamilton ID. d., OF Londan Price 81 20
per annum.
Although nomnally young Mems Magazine
IL will be a main effort OF the conductors 10 pro-
vide for young that heaithful stimulus and
the aids 10 improvements, which many OF them are
now so anxious 10 secure.
The editor has secured the assistance OF many
able and excellect contributors, and every effort
will be made TO render the work worthy 'ne pat
ronage and support otthe christian public. :
Agents for the District,
GRAY ~ BALLANTfNE,
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.THE sPECTAToR.v
A weekly Journal Published at wash
ington City.
nNHE undersigned propose to Commence

THE undersigned propose to commence
i about The first of June next, in Tie City OF
Washington, the publication OF weekly news
paper 10 be called the SPECTATOR, designed for
general Giro ulation among the people ofthe United
States Its columns will contain full digest OF
the news of The day, foreign and domestic;
weekly review Of finance and the markets.
synopsiI OF the proceedings of Congress during
lis session tables Of election returns; the impor-
tant political action Of Stale Legislatures, and OF
party conventions; interesting miscellaneous and
scientific matter; articles on Agriculture, together
with original articles upon the leading topics oil
The day Much valuable information relative 10
the operations Of the Executive Departments, to-
gether with a weekly list OF new patents will be
found in its columns large portion OF its
space will be devoted 10 light literature, original,
and selected. Its location at the political centre
OF The Union will afford opportunities always tp
procure the latest and most reliable Information
on public affairs.
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as occasion may require always keeping carefully
view the interests Of the country, growing GU {
OF foreign as well as domestic affairs.
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annually OF 4l6 pages. Each volume will be &C
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boarding Schools.

Holmes describes fashionable boarding school
very truthfully in the following lines
They sent her 10 stylish school;
Twas in her thirteenth June;
hnd with her, as the rules required,
1.-Two towels and a spoon"
They braced her back against board,
To make her straight and tall;
They laced her up, they starved her down,
To make her light and small.
They pinched her feet, they singcd her hair,
They screwed II up with pins
o never mortal suffered more
In penance for her sins 81
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A correspondent, writing from King and
Queen County, Va, under date of Feb. 8, says:
AS nearly all business is suspended, our
noble rivers, and smaller streams are fast bound
in icy chains, and the snow-crowned king reigns
with unusual severely. The winter with us
has been, thus far tyemend0asl 1t has been
difficult with many to procure the necessaries
of life--many have lost valuable cattle and
other live stock and, still more melancholy,
several Of our citizens, and number Of slaves
in this section, have been frozen to death, and
found dead in the fields. at4
Mr.. Archer and Mr.. Carlton, both Of King
and Queen, we're found near their own houses,
frozen, one of them leaning against the draw
bars, which be had evidently attempted in vain
to get over. The other had dismounted from
his horse and opened his gate, when his horse
got away from him and he wandered short
distance in the snow, laid down and died.
A stout negro man was seen standing erect
in field not far from house, SO long as to
excite curiosity, and it was found, on examine
ton, that he, too, was frozen to death We
have had little snow this morning, but are
truly glad to see the sun-the blessed sun
shining once more; and we hope we have seen
the worst of the winter.--American Democrat.
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Gently Check = Child.

A child, when asked why certain tire,
grew crooked, replied, Somebody trod upor
il, suppose, when it was little"
He who checks a child with terror,
Stops its play and stills its song,
Not alone commits an error,
But grievous, moral wrong
Give il play and never fear il,
Active life is no defect;
Never never break its spirit,
Curb it--only to direct.
Would you stop the flowing river,
Thinking il would cease TO fowl
Onward must il flow forever
Better tesrh il where 10 90.
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An Actress I'm search OF Her Lover.

AN ACtEcSb IA SCuECn Va AeE ASosCNs .
A correspondent translates the following
amusing anecdote from the Courier des Eiats
Unis.
One Of the most beautiful actresses of the
bouleyards received daily for about month q
little penny bouquet of yiolets. She found the
bouquet in the box or with the doorkeeper
every evening as the play was about to begin,
and this simple offering of an unknown love
affected her in spite of herself
While acting she looked carefully around
at the boxes, the paraquette and even behind
the scenes-but to no purpose; she saw nothing
by which to recognise the man of bouquets.
And thereupon she gave her imagination free
rein, and the imagination of an actress is very
similar to that of other folks.
Was he a foreign prince who wished to cap
tivate her heart before placing at her feet his
crown and treasure. Or was he an artist too
bashful to declare his passion2
She interrogated the box-keeper the tire
women--in short, everybody employed in the
theatre; but nobody knew anything about it.
Still the bouquets came.
"Do they tell US that constancy is q chi.
mera?" murmured she} + aa
h The other evening, as she entered the theatre,
she received fresh bouquet of violets, and this
time the flowers were accompanied by letter.
cat lastr' said she, and opening it by the
light of a reflector, she read as follows:
"Mademoiselle-I have loved you for long
time, for is not beholding and loving you the
same thing? Every day come to admire you,
to applaud you, to delight myself with the
brightness of your eyes snd the charm of your
voice. -
He must be in the house, thought the act
ress, and she peeped through hole in the cur
tain. The audience had but just commenced
to assemble. She resumed her reading:
"Of your voice. You are indeed beautiful
and charming, and happy are they who may
approach you. What wonld / not give to be
near You always! Would the treasure OF all
the world be worth one of your smiles? Mol"
"Ah, that is NIGEL" she sighed; and turning
The cage she continued:
"No! And yet ! dare to love you--to tell
you that / love you-stil more. venture to
beg you not to reject my homage"
de begins to explain HIMSELF said she to
herself, sand shall know-and she continued
=" my homage. Ifthis expression Of my love
does not offend you, place this bouquet of
violets in your bosom. Oh! then / shall be
the happiest Of men !"
swell" said she, "no signature--no name
given; but let us see--here is postscript
"P. S.--If you are curious to know who
writes to you, look up at the fourth tier-ny
legs pia hang orer."
The note dropped from the hands of the ac-
tress, and her arms nearly dropped from her
shoulders. ...--,.
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VOCAL MUSIC.

MRS. FRANKLIN respectfully informs the
lyE Ladies of Washington that she continues
10 give instruction in Vocal Music. From her
long experience and professional intercourse with
The best Arftstes of Europe and America, she feels
confident that her method Of eultivating the voice
and impartng correctness OF style aud expression
will render satisfaction.
For terms and hours apply 10 Mrs /. al her resi-
dence 405 Il street, between 9th and 10th streets
Reference is made 10 Mr.. X. Davis and Mr.. o.
Hilbus, at their Music Stores on Pennsylvania
Avenue Dec IL
NEW ROOKs.-The Heiress OF Haughion,
IN or The Mothers Secret. novel, by the au-
thor of emily Wyndham," "Ravensclii," &c.
Price 374 cents.
WAIkNA, or Adventures on the Mosquito
Shore, by Samuel A. Bard, with sixty illustrations.
Price 81 So.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sculpture, and
Painting, by James Jackson Jarvis. Price 81 20
lust received.
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and llth street.
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DRAY BOOKS AND BIBLES
Just received very large assortment OF
Prayer Books and Bibles in all kind of bindings;
the best assortment, perhaps 10 be found in the
country
Also, a large assortment of English Books in
History, Poetry, &c, and the best American edl
lions the same subjects.
X. FARNHAM,
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Il AN PAhINEksHtF.-Su Court
IL ofthe United States.-ROBERTJ J. WALKER
and LOUIS JANlN have formed a copartnership
under the name of WALKER & JANiN," for the
argument OF cases in the Supreme Court OF the
United States, at Washington city, where both
will attend throughout the future sessions OF that
court. They may be addressed at Washington,
New York, or New Orleans.
Jan 19-eo3m
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rI,mE PEAsANr noY plIiLosoPnER

ii BY Henry MAYHEM, price 70 cents
The Esseuce OF Christianity, by Ludwig Fener
bach, translated from the second German edition
by Marion Evans, translator OF Strauss Life OF
Jesus, price 81 -.
Travels in Europe aud the East, by Samuel
Ireneus Prime, two volumes price two dollars.
Just published and for sale at
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VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
T AIDES ALPINE BOors.--Just re-
IL csived superior lot Of Ladies' Black and
Brown Alpine Bouts, together with large and
general assortment OF Ladies, Gents, Misses,
Boys, Youths, and Children's Boots and Shoes
for sale by GEO. BURNS,
8 340 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Pstterson's Drug Store.
Dec tNews)
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YXTAsHINGTON IRVING's NEW

w Work, WOIfert's hOOst ana olHtr THPeTs
now first collected, by Washington Irving.
Scottish Songs, Ballads, and Poems, by Herr
Ainslec
Full Proof of the Ministry, Sequel 10 the Boy
who was trained up to be Clergyman, by John
N. Norton, A. M.
Memoirs of Lille, Exile, and Conversations oil
the Emperor Napoleon, by the Count de les Cases
with portraits and other illustrations
Manuel of Sacred History, by John Henry
Kurlz, ID. ID.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR IL MAURYS
Feb Is Bookstore near 9th street
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TUsrRECEIvEp ATrAYIoR 4 MAUI

u rvs Bookstore, near 9th street
The Plurality of Worlds with an Introduction
by Edward Hitchcock, ID. ID.
A Lamp to the Path; or, the Bible in the Heart,
the Home, and the Market Place, by the Rev. w
X. Tweedic, ID. ID.
The Caiacombs of Rome, by the Right Rev. w.
J. Kip, ID. ID.
Narrative Of Voyage TO the Northwest Coas
Of America, by Gabriel Franchere.
Corinne, by Madame De Stael, new edition.
Vathek, by Beckford, do
Female Poets Of Great Britain, do
Western Scenes and Adventures, illustrated.
Life OF Napoleon, by Hazlitt, do
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MODERN LANGUAGEs---D. E- Groux,
wi native OF France, teacner Of Modern Lam
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
atty. Professor OF Numesnatics for the classif-
cation and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms TO rent at that place.
Sep 21-dtf
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TAYLOR 4 MAURY have the honor to

TAYLOR a. MAURY have the honor to
announce the completion of preparations for
the festive season. In addition TO their ordinary
stock, (Which has always been characterized by
elegance and Va rety1 they have received
A choice selection of beautifully illustrated and
tsstefully bound Books.
Articles of vcrtu," in Porcelain, Bronze, and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks, in papier mache and rosewood.
Gard Baske 8, Inkstands, Ladies' Cabas.
Cigar Stands and Cases, Portemonnaies.
Taper Stands, &c.
Together with general assortment Of novelties
remarkable for q combination of the usefnl with
the ornamental, at prices suitable to the artisan
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9th street.
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Sept 20-ln
Il u ~ ~ Grp Wapu will

100 600 COPIES SOLD !--Lloyd's
lOO. OI)O GREAT STEAMBOAT .WoRK will
be ready on about the Gath of October.
Contentn
First Application Of Steam.
Life of John Fitch-Engravng Of his first Boat.
Life Of Robert Fulton-Engraving Of his first
American Boat on the Hudson River.
Robert Fulton and Liwngston's first Ohio River
Boat--Correci Likeness-Full Particulars.
Latrobe's First Boat.
First Steubenville Boat.
First Explosion on the Western Waters; from
an Eyewitness.
Maps of the Western Waters; Towns, Cities
and Distances laid down correctly.
List of Steamboat Explosions since 1912; Names
Of Killed and Wounded; List of Steamboats,
now afoat.
Correct Views OF Pitisburg, Wheeling Cincin-
matt, Louisville, ST. Louis, and New Orleans, in
1855; sketch of each place; Population, BusI.
ness, &c, &c.
Fast Time of Boats on the Ohio and Mississippi
Rivers
List Of Steamboat officers on the Western
Waters.
The New Steamboat Law-Wnh Comments
Life Boats.
Disasters on the Lakes; Names Of Lost Killed,
and Wounded.
The High Water in 1910, 1881, Is47
List Of Plantations on the Mississippi River.
Important United States Supreme Court Steam
boat Decisions.
| cravings, handsomely bound. BY RENTING One
Dollar, post paid,) you will receivs copy Of the
| above work.
Orders from the trade solicited, and agents
wanted in every town and city 10 canvas for the
work.
Address, JAS. T. LLOYD a. Co.
| Post Office Buildings, Cincinnati, o.
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4 Kr HINTs.-Arcnitecture, Sculpture,

RT HINTs.-Architecture, Sculpture,
~ and Painting by James jackson Jarves,
author Of History Of the Sandwich Islands, &c.
Price 81 %
Wakna, or Adventures on the Mosquito
Shore sixty engragings, by Samuel A Bard.
81 IS
The Heiress OF Ilnughton, or the Mothers
Secret by the auther OF Aubrey Castle Avon, &c.
Price 371 cents.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Julv u Bookstore. near Ninth street.
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7NT0RmATIoN wANTED.-In III

TNTORNATION WANTED.-In the year
OF 1924, Martha A. Wells "a daughter Of Alex
ander Wells who then lived in Amelia County,
Virginia and who subsequently removed TO the
city Of Petersburg and died therein IN August,
1850 went with Mr.. Spencer from the county
OF lSreensvie TO one OF the Western States. She
was thea about sixteen years old and has never
been heard from by her family in Virginia from
that day 10 this BY the will of her father she -
entitled 10 portion Of his estate or, Il she BIZ dead,
her children, If she or they be heard from wiIein
one year from the date of his death. Any lnior'
nation in respect 10 the said Martha A. Wells or
her children, If she has any, would be beneficial
10 them and be thankfully received by the family.
Address GEO w. EASTWOOD.
Nov 27-w4w. Ptt"tsburg, Va,
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A correspondent ofthe st. Louis htelligencer
thus explains mystery mentioned some time
since:
We see an article going the rounds in many
papers, taken from the Alexandria Wal
Gazette, styled Phenomena" and asking for
light on the bug question" 1t appears that
during shower of rain there fell shower of
black bugs, about the size Of coarse powder, in
Fairfax CO., Va, on the ] 9th of January. They
set the strangers down among the uuac-
countables, and asked for light, and il appears
no one as yet has given them any light on the
subject. We propose, through your paper. to
enlighten our friends Of the Old Dominion and
elsewhere. The bug is the black OCCIDENTAL,
blown from Mexico by a strong wind or hurri-
cane. The bug is about the size of grain of
blasting powder. When the wind ended in
rain the bug fell, and there being snow on the
ground you could see The insect. Had there
been no snow, they could not or would not be
seen. The rain of bugs was perfectly natural
and could have resulted from and other cause
There are two specimens of cocheniel the
black and the grey.
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OPINIONS OF THE PRESS

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
HuBBELL's MAeIc IMPRESSION PApER.-We refer
our readers to the advertisement in another col
umn, setting forth the merits OF this pleasing and
ingenious invention. The cheapness should in
duce all TO give il a philadelphia Merchant
1t is unsurpassed for neatness and utility and
should meet with the sale it richly deserves
Iribune.
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,T,HE HEALING oFTHE NATIONS, BY

Charles Linton; with an Introduction and
Appendix by N p. Talmadge. Published by the
Society for the Diffusion OF Spiritual knowledge.
New York, large octave volume, price vi %.
For sale at -
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore.
Nav s. near 9th street.
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L7DN ARD LYCETT, Sem, Book Binder,
~ Potomac Hall, corner Of Eleventh-street and
Mary aud avenue, over Clarke's Drug store, Wash
ington, ID. q.
Every style Of book-binding executed, either in
,rtvcl. Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy colors
calf
Periodicals. and Muse 0tinily half bound.
Mr.. LYurr1 80 .asllully suggests 10 his friends
thr 80, ,u,..a been done to transmit family
.as ,.iile care has been taken to preserve pa
r,utgi licensees. He takos this method 10 inform
hlends and those DESTROYS Of perpetuating per-
sonal remembrance, that daguerreotype ike
nesses can be inlaid the inside covers Of fami-
bibles, presentation books, keepsakes, speci-
mems OF which can be seen at his bindery, or he
can be addressed by letter whchwill be promptly
attended 10.
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John b. Cough will lecture this evening, al
the Smithsonian Institution. AS an orator he has
dessrvedly high reputation, especially on The
subject of temperance, of which he has long been
a successful advocate.
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NEW MUsIC.-W. C. ZANTZlNGER has
IN lust received from the publishers, Firth,
Pond N Co, New York and George Wiieg, jr.,
Baltimore, an assortment of their latest pubhca-
tons
re- Pianos tuned, warranted to give salts
faction.
STATIONERS' HALL,
adjoining Kirkwood House.
Dec l6-3tawif
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Consisting OF fine Teas Sugar, Flour Soap.
Olives, Raisins, Figs, Sardines, Anchovies, Oard,
Marrett a. Co, Pinet 81 Co, and Colonel Cha
bard's Brandies, in cases, demijohns and casks /,
Old Jamaica Rum, Sherries, Madeira, Port of
various descriptions; ST. Julien Caret Cha
teaux Margaux, in cases; Champagne Cider,
Brandy Fruits, Reynolds Edinburg Ale Anne
settle, Maraschino, Curacao, Absynth, Champagnes,
and large and various description of Havana
Segars.
Also, Porter, Ale, and Cider.
Families are particularly requested 10 call and
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Members of Congress are also informed, that
their orders will be promptly attended 10, and de-
lvered al their houses on the shortest notice.
A general assortment of Fine Havana Segars,
imported direct by the subscriber, al Wholesale
and Retail.
Officers Of the United States NAVY can have
their Mess store sput up al the shor. inotice
A general assortment Of
PRESERVED MEATS, SOUPS, &c,
Put up at the shortest notice, and warranted 10
keep on long voyages.
Country orders punclually attended 10, and
Country Produce, OF all descriptions, received on
consignment
JONAS p. LEVY,
No. s7I Penn. avenue. north side,D between
81 aud A streets, two dor> east Of the United
States Hotel Oct i-a
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MIR. ID. r. jerks has been detailed TO sign
land warrants or certificates for the Commissioner
of Pensions in accordance with the law Of Con-
gress, just passed, relieving the Commissioner
from this clerical duty; lis seriously interfering
with the discharge of his official functions. 1t is
stated that about seven thousand of warrants or
certificates have accumulated unsigned; but these,
be espatched.