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HORNETS! BoNNErs. BOHNETs

WYE HAVE JUST RECEIVED AN IN
w voice Of New York BONNETS Err
and, with our former supply, we can show
as rich an assortment as can be found insSstsS
the City. Please call and examine wa
GEO. III. Cassidy & co.
oct 81 Successors to A Tate, 3I4 Pa ay
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evening STAR.

JOB PRINrISs.-Our patrons and the public
are reminded that We are prepared to have
their orders for Job Printing Of every descrip-
ton executed at the shortest notice, for the
lowest prices and in the best and most salts.
factory manner. All wanting such work done
cannot do better than to apply directly at the
counter of the Star Office. .#I
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WINTER MILLINERY.

~ MRS. M. A. HILLS, HAS HOW2Sss
S1opened Winter Millinery, ard will SS3&s
myreceive additions daily throughout %SfE
eIs are respectfully Invited to call No 2s5 Penn
sylvanla avenue, south side, between 9th and lGih
streets. nov Is 2E
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Two FRAME HOUSES AND LOTS FOR
II SALE.-ROuses No A. and 50 Louisiana ave.
nue., between 9th and 7th streets. The location Is
desirable one and offers rare chance for coed
investment Terms easy Appiyto r. X. LUN-
DY. No. Us Bridge street, Georgetown, or No IS
Louisiana avenue, Washington nov Il If
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GREAT BARGAINS LADIES CLUAKS
AND TALMAS,

GREAT BARGAINS IN LADIES CLUAkS
AND rALMAs.
lust RECEIVED ON CONSIGNMENT
~ from New York handsome assortment Of the
| latest styles Of Ladies' CLOAKS and TALMAS,
which are now opened ~ inspection for few
days and must be sold, and TO which the ladies
respectfully invited TO call and examine fore
purchasing elsewhere, as there is bargains to be
had for few days only.
Also, 10 pcs Gray, Black and Brown CLOTHS
for Ladies' CIoaks, TO be sold low for cash.
GEO. r. ALLEN,
nov 17-3t* No. 2SI Pa. av., next 70 10th st
ARGE WHITE wRAPPING PAPER,
| IL 81 ,62 per Team; small do do SIS cents; tough
Gray do, 90 cents; Palm Leaf do, 50 cents.
nov IL FRANCK TAYLOR.
THE STEAMER GEORGE WASHING.
NJ Il b T0N viii depart at the follow EssGh
Leave Alexandria ~, 9, IL, IL /.
Leave Washington 81, 10, -, 3x,5
nov I'D JOB CoRsoN, Captain.
CHANGE OF HOURs.-TRE
" STEAMER GEORGE PAGE&!ss.sslE
hIeIandria ataH .sX ,IO,1srax, 5, and6Y O'Clock.
Washington ato,s IL X, i,54 and O'Clock.
BY PARTICULAR REQUEST.
WE HAVE BEEN REQUESTED MANY
w times by cur friends and customers 70 more
particularise our place Of business, they have
gone into MOoDwARD's cid place Of business
Tor their goods and bought there, supposing that
u
Ouf place of business is now in the three story
brick building rext door west OF e. Woodward's
Old Stand, built .ast summer twelve months by
Messrs. Ager & Mclean, No. 3ls, on ID street,
between 10Th and 11th streets, fronting on Penn
sylvania avenue, sign OF Stoves, crates, and
House F furnishing GoOds, where We shall at AL
times be very happy to supply our old customers
CRATES, HOT-AIR FURNACES, for heat
ing houses, and the latest and most approved pat
terms Of STOVES, Of Pennsylysnis iron, the bst
,l,ocf Ero.D md IN he fpfF aA
Daily receiving, the yerv popular SUNRISE
and MORNING STAR COOKING STOVES,
four sizes each, and other kinds.
Stanley's seven column improved LATROBE
FIRE PLACES, for heating parlors and cham
beTs above.
very large supply o: RAIL- and STORE
STOVES on hand
Remember-No. SIS.
q WOODWARD & SON.
nov 15-ot (Intsl& UniOnI
NEW YORK HERALD, TR L ID NE,
~ Times, News, Express, and Phladelphia
Daily Ledger, received AID for sale every evening
att O'Clock FEkGuSON,
nov Ii lS 50 enlh street
MAUnS am 9ENrLEMKN,s sHAWLs.
yTTEHAVEyUST RECEIVED OUR THIRD
w and largest supply Of gentlemen's shswls,
embracing every varie y, WEIGHT, and size.
N B-Also, large lot Of Bay State Shswls,
which we are prepared to sell at thelow price ot
~ 'p' GEO H. B. WHITE co.'s,
Hat, Cap and Gents Fun shing Stole,
nov lift 332 Pa bet 9th andl OH sis
Nkw YORK LEDGER, THE LADIES,
~ Jewel, for November 22d Orion the Gold
Beaten, % takes all the laurels from the Gun mefer
Of Moscow. Buy the Ledger al
rov Ia FER6UsON's, $50 Ith SIC
fJyHE FLAG OF QUA UNION FOR TIE
u 2ad OF November, with continuSuon OF .se
very exciting and inieresting story called Inc
PIide OF Paris or Roll Ct the Drum
nov "a FERGUSON, 48e 9TH 81.
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FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT-MRs.
Il q. Anderson has for rent large and hand.
some ParOr, with several Chambers, suitable
for the accommodation Of five or six gentlemen
man servant Will be kept Ia attendance. Apply
two doors from the KirkwOcd House, Pernsvlva.
MIA avenue Al
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer
RUOkS, BOOKS, AT AUCTIO Non
WEDNESDAY, the 10Th instant, at O'Clock
p at my auction room, corner Of ID and mn
sHeets, large lot OF New and Second hand Clas.
acSi Historical, and Miscellaneous Books.
IeIIns cash. A. GREEN,
NV Io-o Auctioneer.
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AUCTION SALES.
BY u. g. WRIGHT: aeorpefnun

BY Z. 8. WRIGHT; Georgetown.
IN TO N o ROW "WEDNESDAY
- mORNIN6, In front Of the store, shall sell
without reserve, the fleets Of gentleman leav-
,ng .own, consisting Of general assortment Of
noseneid and Kitchen Eff cts, Feather Beds,
o. &C Also, Ploughs, 10 Stoves, and large LOT
o. Odds and Ends
lte EDw. g. WRIGHT Auct,r
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RUY YOUR PRESENTS AT..
- now MCLAUGHLIN 3.
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LADIES, MEEIHe VESTS.

NOTICE.-I HEREBY FOREWARN ALL
' persons from trusting woman named ANN
TYLER who has been passing In this community
as my wife She having left my bed and board,
| no longer consider her as my wife, consequently
1 will pay no debts Of her contracting.
ROBERT X TYLER, (Colorsd.)
nov L. -3t$ mark
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EOR RENT.-A HANDSOME AND CON-
venient House, situated on the south side OF
g street, two doors above 2lst Also large ard
commodious House situated on the corner OF 6
and I'D streets, which viii be rented at a very
low rent. Persons wishing to see the above hou.
s?s can do so by calling at No. i3S street. above
2ist nov * 9ts
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k'Oh KENT "A NEAT TWO STORY AND
= atuc Frame House, with back building, stu
ten Rooms 1t is occupied at preasent by a LADY
VINO Will show the premises to any one who NAV
Wish TO see them Forfurther particulars INQUIRE
OF L. Is GklFFIN, Penn. avenue ,lNo 3l4 Pos
SESSION giVeh ISL december. nov l7-3tH
a FURNISHED loom WITH BOARD
4 = at NO. 5l2 18th street, near the Kirkwood
House, suitable for gentleman and his wife.
nov Is 3t*
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PARDOyED.-The President has hardened
W. Morgan who was convicted in 1859 on two
indictments for forgery, in the criminal court
for this District, and was sentenced to an ag-
gregate of six years imprisonment in the Die
trict penitentiary, in which be has been IN
carcerated since February, 1853. He obtained
nothing by his forgery. His whole conduct az
convict vas very exemplary, and greatly
strengthened the application for his discharge
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4 Dwelling, with gas fixtures cistern, contain.
Ing 'front.' aid back parlors. kitchen and basement
SC, on the first foor, and one room up stairs, On
An street, opposite CITY Hall, No N9 Rem,
moderate Inquire Of t. CLICK, Penn avenue
between TX AID 9th streets, No. Az nov 49,,
ENOR RENT.-THREE LARGE WELL
- finished Rooms, with Gas Fixtures Apply
on the premises TO ALEX. RUTHERFORD'
Marble ard, opposite National Theatre.
nov lS cow
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DEAL ESTATE IN THE WESTFOR SALE
~ Persons wishing to purchase Real Estate in
or near st Paul, in Minnesota Territory, or In or
near superior City, In Wisconsin, will 10 well to
call At lie KirkwoOd House on ALLEN PIEESE.
OF Minnesota. nov 7 II
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POTATOES.
OS00 BUSHELS PRIME WHITE MER-
@coO Ger POTATOES just arrived on board
OF schooner Sarah Jane, from Salem, and will he
sold from vessel In lots to suit purchasers.
PETER BERRY,
nov 16-3t* as Water ST., Georgetown.
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For Sale and Rent.

VNO LET.-THE TWO NEW HOUsEs ON
Fierce street, between North Capitol and ,
street, within square Of the new Congressiona
Printing Once. TO good and puuctual tenan
me me rent VIII be made low. For terms apply I,
nov iB-tf
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NEW YORK HERALD, r II N 4 !,
~ Times, News. Express, and Phladelphia
Daily Ledger, received AID for saie every evening
at O'CLOCK FERGUSON,
nov N iSd :, venih street
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LNOR RENT.-THAT LARGE AND AIRY
u House on Penn avenue, between 9Th ard 9TH
streets, over A. Hoover & Sons Shoe Store, suita-
bic for frSt. class boarding House 1t Is now
undergoing complete repair. Possession given
immediately Inquire Of A. HOOVER q SON,
south SIDE Of Penn avenue, between 9th and 7th
streets. &C 30-n
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nor RENT OR ASE-DWELLlNG-
House 30, north side Penn. avenue, between
9th and 10th streets One Of the finest locations
In the city FOR professional or business men. To
punctral tenan! the rent will be moderate AID.
ply on the premises to GEO III. WHITEa
Co, or to CHAS. II. LANE, Gents Furnishing
Store, 4Y Penn. avenue, near y street nov IL
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n AT PRIVATE SALE Five AMI N
six years old, large size, nne style, and SS,Sp~
perfectly sound and gentle. Inquire at aA
GREEN'S Auction Rooms, eth street, 49,.
Washington. nov 15-eo3tA
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ID ESTAURANT FOR RENT-THE com
AZ Will, STOCK, AND FIXTURES FOR
SALE The proprietor wishing to engage IN an
other branch Of business, offers a bargain In the
apoVe mentioned property Persons In want OF a
nae stand Tor the Restaurant business will find
tals one OF the best In the city For further par
ucaiars inquire on the premises, No III Penn
avenue, north side. novIs5.S
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SEARCH Yesterday, a search warrant was
issued by Justice Birch and directed to Officer
Gill, TO search for large quantity of dry
and supposed to be concealed in a house in
the Seventh Ward. The premises were care
fully searched by the officer, but no goods
could be found. The goods lost are valued at
several hundred dollars.
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FIRE This morning, the temporary wooden
foor in the office Of Capt. Meigs, superintend-
emit Of the Capitol extension, took FIRE from
the excessive heat Of stove beneath tho Of
nee. The floor and some drawings only were
consumed, the walls being fre-prOof and re-
straining the FIRE within narrow limits which
soon expired for want Of material to feed
upon. The damage will not amount to one
hundred dollars, as all the drawings wero du-
piicated
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IL Tie owner Of the above described Mare is
requested to come forward, prove property, and
take her away Residence In Georgetown on
Dumba'ton street, near Montgomery street
nov 10 StS WALTER SILENCE
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E,UR SALE THE SUBSCRIBER Is AU-
l. thoriZed to sell at private sale story and
attic Frame House and Lot situated on 18th street,
between aud n st eets, No. 33l. Also, the ad-
joining vacant Lot
Terms One third cash the balance In seven
instruments, at elk months apart. Possession
given Immediately.
nov11-eo2ws JAS It. FERRY.
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Es0R RENT-A NEAT FRAME HOUSE,
Il plpered throughout, and containing small
Rooms exclusive Of kitchen The house is stu.
ated In quiet, healthy neighborhood. Posses
sion given the LIST Of December. ror terms apply
on the premises, No. 32O 9th street, or to J.
MARKkITER, next to Odd Fellows " all 9TH
street.. nov I3 6t&
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CENrLEMEN's MAUps And rR.v

TIN EG"EN's WbUUS AND TRAY
eillng Shawls Of Scotch and Bay State, extra
s : weight and quality, ranging In price from
received, at LANES '1''
Gentemen's Fur fishing Store
nov IL 42i Pa. ave- near v sweet
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SUPPOSED FUGIrIvE-A coIored man. CIV.
identity from the country, was arrested this
morning, having in his possession horse and
harness which be offered to sell for fifty dol.
lars, and afterwards for twenty-five dollars.
His conduct excited suspicion, and he was ar.
rested as fugitive by Officers May and Degges
and committed to Jail by Justice Goddard.
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I U3Y OR STOLEN FHOu MY DOOR,
IL Lar DOG perfectly white; just ~
Wa'hed clean. ANY person having the:ASNAS
Deg VIII be suitably rewarded by Roaming lin
to ny residence, on T. street, between Oh ana
10Th streets, No. 3fI.
nov 10 its JOS. PECK.
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NOR SALE.-THE BOWLING SALOON,
Il on ID street, between Sth and 9th street This
is a good chance to clear 3d. 600 year Apply at
the Saloon ncv Is cow
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I ARGE ROOM FOR RENT THE Third
II story Of the House No 51a, on 9TH street two
doors south OF Odd Fellows Hall The Room
is25 by 90 feet. Inquire Of z H. SIMS FIRST story.
nov Is cost
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Cs sHssMf HF d HSTRs;P PE GGEEEzsE
will leave
hieIandris at AZ 81, IO,1s,ax, s, and6Y O'Clock.
Washington ato,S ~ X, ~, and O'Clock.
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A BEAR.-Hopkins has placed in one Of The
windows Of his magnificent bazaar, q stuffed
Polar bear skin, brought TO this country by
DIR kane's expedition II looks as natural
as life, being entire and in fine preservation
crowds linysr on Pennsylvania avenue op-
cite hi establishmsnt all day, looking at Il
Us Importation hithsr has already proved a
1ne businex cafl
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yENBE STEAMER GEORGE WASHING
Il TON will depart at the follow IT. \
ing hours: &C.,
Leave Alexandria *, 9, IL, N T.
Leave Washington 81, 10, -, 3k,5
nov Id JOB CORSON, Captain.
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A RARE CHANCE To SECURE A FIRST
"A RATE BUSINESS AND BUSINESS
STAND ON PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
The proprietor OF first class estaurant on Penn
syvania avenue In a central location, being about
TO engage In other pursuits Offers for sa his
stand with a lease hold, having eleven years to
run. The property Is calculated for any other
bus ness, but Is now doing frat rate business
Restaurant For particulars apply to JAS. e.
Meet lKE. Auction and Commission Merchant.
nov 6-eOet&
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PIsE About eleven o. clock, yesterday, til,
roof of Judge Douglass residence on | street,
near New Jersey avenue, was discovered 10
be burning. few gentlemen succeeded In
eItnguishing the FIRE By pouring buckets Of
water on the roof. The fremen, upon their
arrival, dampened the entire roof TO protsc,
II from another outbreak. The ere was caused
by sparks from tho chimneY
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DENTAL SURGEON

DENGAL SUHUEON.
nR. F. COSBY, PENN AVENUE. BE-
- tween Sixth and Seventh streets -
az the place formerly occupied by Dr. tysxas
Van Patten, has Just rcceiv,d very SIrrro
large supply of articles pertaini g to dentistry
and respectfully invites the public to give him a
call. Having devoted his whole time TO The pro-
fssion, he is perfectly safe In declaring that he
VIII give entire satisfaction in every case The
best profe sonal references can be seen at his Of
lice. nov 10 tMarchvlk
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OFFICIAL.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Nav d,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Nav %, 1855.
Notice is hereby given to the holders of the
stock issued pursuant to the act Of Congress of
I'D July, 1916, that such stock is redesmable by
Its terms, and will be paid at the Treasury on the
surrender Of the certificates thereof, on the 18th
Of November next, when interest thereon will
cease r....
This department will continue to purchase such
stock prior to said day Of redemption, and will
pay therefor the following premium, in addition
to the interest accrued to the day Of purchase,
with one days Interest for the money to reach
the vendor:
On such stock received at the Treasury between
the 1st day OF June and the 3lst day Of July, in
elusive, one-heH Of one per cent. on the amounts
specified IN the certiacates;
On such stock received between the LIST and 2lst
days Of August, one-f fourth Of one per cent;
And on such stock received after the 3lst day of
August, the interest accrued thereon, and one
days additional interest only, viii be paid
Certificates Of such stock transmitted under
this notice must be duly assigned to the United
States by the party entitled to receive the pur-
chase money; and when sent prior to the 1st July
the current half years interest nut also be as
sl8ncu oJ tue PIosc1 siOCknOloeT, OtnerWl5e St1Ch
interest VIII be payable as heretofore
And notice is further given to holders of other
stocks Of the United States that this department
will purchase the same between the 1st day of
June and the lst day OF December next unless
the sum Of 500 900 shah be previously obtained,
and will pay for the same, in addition to the In.
tersst accrued from the day Of the last dividend
OF interest, and one days additional interest for
the money to reach the vendor, the following rates
ofpremium:
On stock Of the loan Of l5l2, premium Of 10
per cent;
On stock Of the loans Of 19i7 and 1S48a premium
OF 16 per cent;
And on stock issued under the act Of 9th Sep
tember, 1880, commonly called Texan indemnity
stock, premium Of per cent.
Certificates transmitted under this notice should
be duly assigned to the United States by the par.
ty entitled to receive the money; and IL sent pre-
vious to the 1st July, the current half-years in
teret must also be assigned by the present stock
holder otherwise the interest for the half year to
that day will be payable to him as heretofore.
Payment for all the foregoing stocks will be
made by drafts on the assistant treasurers at Bos
ton, New York, OF Philadelphia, as the parties
entitled to receive the money may direct
JAMES GUTHRIE,
m29-dtl2Nov Secretary Of the Treasury.
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EXCURSIONS, &c.
GRAND CIVIC + MILITARY EXCURSIoN N
TIE FOURTH ANNUAL EXCURSION
OF THE
MONTGOMERY GUARDS.

TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION,
On MONDAY, August 4,h.
THE MONTGOMERY GUARDS beg leave
to announce to their friends, ~T
Civic and Military, that they will ,&es49C
give their Fourth Annual Excursio to the White
House, on MONDAY, August 4th, 1855.
The frst boat will leave Geofgefown at 8 o,clk
m, Washington at 9, snd the Navy Yard at 9 x ,
and Will touch at Alexar dria, and thence to the
White House. Returning, win leave at 6H o'clk
The second boat will leave Washington at o,clk,
P. m, and proceed direct to the White House
Returning, viii leave at 10 o'clk
The Montgomery Guards pledge themselves to
spare no pains 70 make this Excursion as aprea /.
ble as any they have heretofore given
refreshments will be provided by an expert
Esbuta's excellent Cotillon Music is engaged
FOR the occasion.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR; to be had Of the
Commlttee OF Arrangements, at the Eldora House,
ana al tne whan on the day Of the excursion.
COMMITTEE of fArrangem.nts.
Capt Key, Lieut. Callan.
Lleut helIehen, Quartermaster Maher,
Sergt Burke private Nolone
jV 26-7 IT
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FIRST GRAND EXCURSION
.... OF THE
Butchers of GEORGETOWN

GREAT FALLS y WATER WORKS
vINHB BUTCHERS OF GEORGETOWN re-
u spectfullv inform their rfellowAS4r-.r7T7-S
craftsmen and the public that they
intend giving, on MONDAY, August 4th, an
Excursion to the above named points
The commodious Packet boat NJ G MEIGS
Captain w. H. Ritter, has been engaged for the
occasion, and all who may accompany them nav
rest essured that pains will he 81 ared to make
1t decidedly the most agreeable trip OF the season
Refreshments served on board the boat at city
prices
Tickets, admitting genten an and lady, ONE
DOLLAR.
large hall at the Fails for dancing, and the
best Cotillon Music, has been engaged for the oc-
casion.
The boat will leave the wharf OF W.H.A All
q. Ritter at a. m. precisely.
Con1nasttss Of Arrang ge,nents-The Georgetown
Butchers.
jy 2S-6t WIN H. HOMILLER, Prest.
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A NNALS OF BRITISH LEGISLATION;
"A by Leone Levi, Professor OF COMMENCE at
Law Of the World, Lewis Mercantile Law, &c,
being classified and analyzed summary Of the
legislation, proceedings, and papers Of the Houses
Of Lords and Commons. To be published in BIZ
monthly or monthly parts during the parliamea-
tary sessions, and at Intervals during the recess.
Subscription, two guineas per annum. The first
number Of the work may be examined at the book
sto. e Of FRANCK TAYLOR.
"There Is scarcely any other country in the
world where legislation proceeds ordinarily in so
cautious a manner as In the United Kingdom.
Suggestions are made, inquiries are Instituted,
reports are produced, and bills or projects Of laws
are prepared, which after passing the ordeal Of
parliamentary investigation ard discussion in both
Houses, often become laws and oftener still are
RENTED back to Other committees Of inquiry, and
to the maturing influence Of time and public
opinion.
In the course Of these legislative proceedings
most valuable cts are collected which illustrate
Ihe condition, wants, and prospects VI society
better than any other evidence, bring out the va
rious phenomens Of life with the truthfulness Of
contsmpOraneOus history. "..' ..--
There Is no country which possesses more
extensive executive machinery, with establish
ments spread over every CLINE, all which are re
sponsible to the State, and give annual reports OF
their labor-reports which furnish tho best repor
tory Of the political, social, or commercial pro-
gress Of the respective communities at home or
abroad. Yet most Of the information thus an
nuafiy gathered Is, Tor all practical purposes, rem
dered unavailable, owing to It's extent aud COM
Prehensiveness ''rhe inquirer recoils from ap-
preaching so great bulk Of heavy foiios, aud
they are to him a la5yrinth through which he
cannot easily hnd clue. The present publication
is intended to give new life to these public
documents. and to bring out perspicuously what
10 essentially usefll in them, whilst the docu-
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them easily accessible to all.n jy2S