Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-06
ROCKS AND STATIONERY.

BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
NrEW BOOKS FROM LINDSAY & BLACK
! y ISTON.-Lifc of Mrs. Hoffman, late Of tht
Epi,copal Mission to Africa, by Rev. DR.. Cummns
pIain edges. - cents gilt edges 81. Sunshine
or Kate Vnton. by Harriet B. Mckecver, author
of Twilight Musings plain. - cents; gilt 81
| Quaint Savings and DUiugs of Martin Luther. ar
ranged by Rev. DR.. Morris, - cents. Life IN 1
Risen Saviour. by Rev. DIR. Candlish. plain 81
cilt 80, Christmas Books for Children, 80 cents
Camp Fires of the Revolution, or the War of lnde
pendcnce Illustrated by II. C. Watson, with numer-
ous illustrations. octave volume, blue and gold, 81
Palestine Past and Present, by the Rev. Henry :
Osborne. A. VI. with original Illustrations. and a
new map of Palestine. 50. Just published and for
sale by Idcc 2lI ROBERT BELL.
MOUNT VERNON PAPERS. No. ., by the
wi Hon. Edward Everett, in the New York Led
ger. for sale at FRENCH'S Book and Periodical
Dcpot-Ready this morning.
Now is the time to subscribe-dcivered in any
part of the city, or mailed to any part OF the
country.
The Great Cook Book of the Day-the Modern
Cook-a Practical Guide to the Culinary Art, in
all its branches comprising, in addition to English
Cookery the most approved and recherche systems
of French Italian. and German Cookery, adapted
as well for the largest establishments as for the use
of private families. by Charles Elmc Francatellc,
pupil to the celebrated Carcmc. and late Maitre-D-
Hotel. and Chief Cook to Her Majesty, the Queen.
from the ninth London edition, carefully revised
and considerably enlarged. with sixty-two llluStra-
tiOns, one large octave volume, So
Harpcr's Magazine for January, splendid num-
her Csc. or SO per year.
The Great Republic Monthly for January, 2jc.,
or SO per year.
Eclectic Magazine for January. soc.
All the Magazines, Papers, and New Books on
hand and for sole dec %
JIARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE
II FOR JANUARY, q very excellent number,
price 25c.
Pope or President? Startling disclosures of Ro
manism. ~ revealed by it, own writers, II no.
cloth. Sl.OO
The Noon Prayer Meeting of the North Dutch
Church. Fulton street, " y. its origin, character
and progress. with some of lis results, by Talbot
W. Chambers. . mo-. cloth, 100.
Life of Mrs. Virginia IL Hoffman, late of the
Protestant Episcopal Nj TO West Africa, by
Rev Geo. D. Cummings d. d. 1Jc.
The Heroes of the Last Lustre-a Poeni--l2 mo-.
cloth. 63c.
Bessie Melville, sequel to the Little Episco-
palian.' by NJ A. c.. %2 mo-. cloth, 7jc.
Christmas Holidays at Cedar Grove, by Mrs. W.
". Seymour, 63c.
The Childrcn's Bread, in Crumbs, from the Mas
Sidney Gray, tale of School Life, by the author
of Mia and Charlie, Ijc.
For sale by JAS. ENTWISLE ( son,
dec % No. % King street.
I,HARLES DICKENS'S NEW BOOK AT
u FRENCu'S Book and Periodical Depot.
4 House To Let, by Charles Dickens being his
Christmas story only cents.
Something new Tor the Little Folks. More Of
the Paper Doll Family.
The Young Architect. No l. Paper Cottage a
beautiful thing. II cents.
fresh supply of Ida May. Lady Clay Dragons,
&C.. just received. A complete assortment OF the
Doll Family always on hand.
Thomp>on'> Bank Note Reporter for January
very useful.
All the New Books, Papers, and Magazines on
hand. fiam ! q. T.. FRENCH.
rNHE MOUNT VERNON PAPERS, by the
| Hon. Edward Everett now ready in the New
York Ledger and for sale al GEORGE SiGGERS'
CLcap Book nad Perodic"i Store, - Primce STREET.
Harpcr's Magazine for January, is splendid
number, price 2jc.
Frank Lcslics New Family Magazine and Ga
zettc of Fashion for January. 2jc.
Godcys Lady's Book for January, 25c.
The Great Republic Monthly for January, 25c.
New York Mercury, Weekly, Flag, Pictorial, Les
lie, Paper IIarpcrs Weekly, Line Battle Ship
and all the papers for the week at price to suit the
times. acc ~
EVOLVING DICE BOXES.-Another sup
IL ply of those iuimiiahle little affairs. 30 con-
vcnicnt and simple. for Backgammon players anu
other useful articles suitable for Holiday presents.
&c. 1t is true, | cannot boast of Palace" of
such n we read of in some other towns. but will
merely saw to those in wan; of such things, or any
thing else. 20 try at home first, before they take
up the line of march to the music and flag raised
in behalf of toothcr side of Jorlon.
jan :: JOHN ii. PARROIl.
GAMES AND ANIrSEMENTS FOR THE
VI YOUNG FOLKS AT HOME.-Thc Snake
Game Doctor Eanc's trip to the Arctic Regions
The Old Maid. Mother Goose, The Paror Game
The Oregon Game, Fashion and Famine, MoSca-
bic Alphabet Cards, Conversation Cards, Fortune
Telling Cards, and variety Of new and interest
ing French and German Galnes and Puzzles, &c
just received, and for sale.
ian 3 JOHN II. PARROTT.
DIAPER, PAPER, &c.-Auothcr supply of Cap
l Letter, and Note Papers, i'll almost every va
ricty Of style, quality and price; also, Wrapping
and Tissue PapcrI Envelopes. Letter Press Copy
ing Books. &C.. Just received, and for sale cheap
as they can be bought in the Palaces of some 9TH
cr cities. Jan 81 JOHN II. PARROTT.
NEW BOOKS.-Thc City Of the Great King
~ II
be, price 81.
In and Around Stamboul, Sl.2j.
Hadii in Syria. or Three Years in Jerusalem. price
- cents, for sale by
ian JOHN. III. PARROTT.
4 LMANACS for 1859, Of the following kinds,
n viz: Swords Pocket. Church, Family Chris
tian Farmers, Housckeeper's, Virginia. German,
Catholic Water Cure. and chronological, tor sale
by the dozen or single COPY.
JAMES ENTWISLE & son,
ian No. 95 King street.
A GNES c. WIRT. and other Books for Chill
~ drcn and Youth. American Tract Society edi-
tiou, % cents, for sale by ROBERT BBI.L.
dso "a
DRY GOODS, &c.
DRICES REDUCED.-We invite the attention
of our customers and friends generally to our
large assortment of FALL AND WINTER, DRY,
FANCY AND MILLINERY GOODS, in which
we are now prepared TO offer bargains, as We have