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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25

CAp1rAL...........................$6,298 ,298 500 90
Paid up Capital aud surplus.......... 2,l94,lll w
SECURITY TO POLICY HOLDERS.
THIS old and responsible Company insures
/ against loss or damage by Fire, almost every
description OF property, and offers TO Merchants
and others desiring insurance, the security Of an
actual Capital o So 29S 800 for the whole Of which,
and for any liabilities beyond, the Shareholders are
RESPONSIBLE, even to the extent Of
their entire fortunes. The Shareholders number
about one thousand, and as a large portion Of
these are persons of great wealth, the most ample
provisions exist for meeting every possible claim
against the Company.
SUBJECT TO THE LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES.
IN appointing an Agent for the United States,
the Company has empowered him Ito appear "
and accept any action or legal proceedings nsti-
tuted against or by said Company, IN the same
manner rs if the Company were Corporation or
Company established by the laws Of the United
States or any Of the several States
FOR PAYMENT OF LOSSES IN
THE UNITED STATES.
A SPECIAL PERMANENT Fund has BEEN PLACED
ArrHE DISPOSAL OF THE AGEET Ar PHILADELPHIA,
no ENABLE HIN 10 ADJUST AND PROMPTLY PAY ALL
Losses WITHOUT REFERENCE TO LONDON.
LIBERAL TO THE INSURED.
The uniform course Of the Company has always
been liberal one towards Policy Holders. NoJust
claim has ever been disputed, and prompt pay
ment of losses is q standing rule. During the
past year, losses exceeding $525,O0O were paid
Losses paid as soon as the amount - ascertamcd.
ANNUAL INCOME.
The Income Of the Company is now about ST.
600, 600 increasing gradually each year, showing
that il has the confidence Of the different commu-
mites in which business is done.
RATE OF PREMIUM.
The Rate Of Premium will be moderate, and 10
an eases will be based upon the character 81 tae
owner or occupant, and the merits Of the risk.
The conditions of Insurance are framed with the
greatest liberality
JAMES T. CLOSE, Agent.
rs Office in Exchange Block, On King street,
sep 2S-dly
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GEORGE ERs,

BO0K-BINDER AND PAPER RULER.
No. rs Prince Street. opposite the Gazette Office
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
MUSIC, Magazines, and Old Books bound in
lNA any style l also RULE, and make to order
any description of BLANK BOOKS, which will
warrant to be made Of the best paper and materials
and bound in the strongest manner. Bank Officers,
Bankers. Merchants, Clerks Of Courts, Hotel Keep
ers Insurance Companies, and all who want Blank
Books are respectfully invited to give me a call
" 2-tf
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NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY.

r.. rss5 rrss -zszgzzss-=,7 -sssSs:s:1
~ E95 - ~ E
I,ROM BALTIMORE TO CHICAGO IN 80
IL hours, with only two changes OF cars
TRAINS leave Calvert Staten, Baltimore, dal-
ly, Sundays excepted,) at 7.30, A. NJ, and 3, r
NJ, for Pittsburg, Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati
and ST. Louis.
For Elmira, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Canandai-
qua. Rochester, and all parts of Canada, trains
leave daily, Sundays excepted,) at 7.3O, A. NJ,
and 3, p M.
Passengers from Washington and South buy
tickets only to Baltimore, where they can be pro
cured to ali points JOHN 7. RIGNEY,
Assistant Superintendent
polt;nora oan
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FALL AND WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
I'd - ~ H.zz.!:H;za 5E.a
ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY

ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY
INVITE the attention of the public TO the facili
ties afforded by this Company, for the quick and
safe conveyance of Specie, Bank Notes, valuable
packages, heavy and bulky freight, &c.
EXPRESSES for the East, to Baltimore, Phila-
dslphia, New York, Boston, Providence, Hartford,
&C., leave our Office daily, at III o'clock, A. Nj.
EXPRESSES for the South, to Richmond, Fred
ericksburg, Petersburg Lynchburg, and for points
in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Ala
bama and Tennessee, leave daily, at IA, a. NJ:
Our EXPRESSES are always accompanied by
careful and trustworthy messengers, and the public
can rely upon all business entrusted to us being
done with safety, punctuality, and despatch
RArEs.-From Baltimore, 81 cents per 100 los';
from Philadelphia, 81; from New York, Sl,5O.
&as- No packages of goods taken by weight un-
ian aS-tf r. W. FALLS, Agent.
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

HNHE HISTORICAL EVIDENCES OF THE
i TRUTH OF THE SCRIPTURE RECORDS
STATED ANEW, with special reference to the
doubts and discoveries of modern times in eight
lectures delivered in the Oxford University Pull
pit, in the year 1859, on the BAMPToS FOUNDATION,
by George Rawlinson, NJ A., one volume, I2mo.,
$l25.
Historical Vindicaions-A discourse the
province, and uses of Baptist history, with appeu-
dixcs containing Historical notes, and confessions
OF faith, by Sewell S. Cutting, one volume, limo,
cloth, 10 cents.
Hymns of the Ages, being selections from Lyra
Catholjca, Germanica, Apostoliea, and other sour
ces, by Rev. T. D. Huntingdon, d. D., 81.
The Stars and the Angels, one volume, l2mo.,
cloth, 81 25.
Here and There, or Earth and Heaven contras-
ted, MAY we be preparing for heaven, well as
expecting it," Pastors Prayer, 25 cents.
The Earnest Communicant course Of prepara-
tion for the Lords table, by Rev. Ashton 0xendeu,
20 cents
Thoughts in Affection, by the Rev. A. S. Thel
wall, a. NJ, 20 which is added, Bereaved Parents
Consoled, by John Thornton; also, Sacred Poetry;
carefully selected by Clergy man, 80 cents.
The Prayer Meeting Tune Book, 20 cents.
The Union Prayer Meeting Hymn Book, half
bound, 10 cents, black cloth, 20 cents.
Night Lessons from Scripture compiled by the
author of "Amy Herbert" 63 cents.
For sale by JAS. ENTWISLE 4 SON,
apl9 No. o. King street.
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La On EE .s;s5
PASSENGERS for this Road will leave the
T Alexandria Station, in the Orange Train, at
7, A. NJ, daily Sundays excepted,) arrive at AL
exandria at P NJ. Through tickets by this route
to Middleburg and Winchester
The Trains leave Mount Jackson daily (Sun-
days excepted at 1880, A. NJ, and arrive at AL
exandria at 1865, P. NJ.
" s-tf EDWARD GREEN, Treasurer.
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SPRING SUPPLIES.

TIME subscribers are now in receipt OF ther
Il SPRING SUPPLIES of EARTHENWARE,
of their own importation, direct to this port, per
Ship Annie Laurie, from Liverpool.
Glassware, of Virginia manufacture
Plated Casters, in great variety
britannia :"
French China Dinner and Tea Sets
/" Vases Mugs, &c
Window Glass, of all sizes
Stoneware, Pipes, and Stems
Demiiohns, Coal Oil Lamps, &c.
To which the attention of dealers is respectfully
invited T3 mo 2O] r. II. MILLER. SON h co.
N1EGROES WANTED.--We wish to purchass
IN any number of NEGROES, of both sexee,
for cash All letters addressed to US at this place.
will receive prompt attention. Having bought
the establishment, lately occupied by MILAN &
Grirsby, West end Duke street, and having rcft-
led Il TO make it one of the most healthy and COM
Portable Depot for NEGROES, we will receive
them on board on the usual terms.
aug 30-eof Pk10E q 1ooh.
NTEGROES WANTED.-I wish to purchase
~ sny aumber of NEGROES, for which VIII
"a l;heral prices Those wishing to sell, VIII DO
ral "a call on me before selling, at my old stand'
:, West End, Alexandria, Va.
sus is-dtf 1oeSrh DRUM
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BUSINESS CARDS.
J. d. CURSE. N =
Banking, Exchange, and Collection Office OF
C0RSE BROTHERS,


No. 80 Exchange Block.
WE will make Collections on all accessible
w points in the United States, and hold pro-
ceeds subject to Check, or remit promptly to any
designated point.
We will deal in Exchange, Time Bile, Promis-
rory Notes, Uncwrent Money Coin, dc.
STOCKS and other SECURITIES bought and sold
on Commission, and LOANS negotiated on favor
able terms. Interest allowed TO Dcpositors.
A varied experience Of many years in this busi-
ness enables to offer services with confidence
to the public. ieh Is--t
7 " pupKE ARTHUR HERBERT.
Banking, Exchange, and Collection Office OF
BURKE & II ER 81 RI,
Corner Of Prince and FaiJdr streets
WE will make Collections on all accessible
w points in the United States, and hold pro-
ceeds subject to Check, or remit promptly to any
designatedpoint
We will deal in Exchange, Time Biits, Promts-
sorry Notes, Uncurent Money, Coin, dc.
STOCKS and other SECURITIES bought and sold
on Commission. jan IT
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SOUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
MPANY,
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
CAPITAL. OVER 10000 DOLLARS,

AND CONSTANTLY IN CREASING
The Charter Of this Company offers more tayora-
bic advantages to the farmer and others, than any
Company chartered in the State, BY lnsunne
with or without premium note. II the applicant
prefer, he can pay the full amount Of the premium
IN cash, Or by cliectiug a cash insurance Tor Two
years the insured saves one-eightl ot the amount
he would otherwise have to pay; or ~ becoming
member and giving small premium note, the II
sured saves nearly Ouc-hali Of the amount charged
~ Stock Companies, when insuring from year e
wear. This is the advantage resulting from the
combination Of the
CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.
This Company commenced issuing Policles
against loss or damage by tire, on the 18Th day u
March, 1884, since which time over seven thousand
seven hundred persons nave insured and become
members Of the Company, and over seventy thou-
sand dollars have been paid for losses. Having
increased our business during the past year. We leei
grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
the Company thus far, and for its fattering pros
meets of future usefulness. The Director. hope
and believe that, by prudence, caution, and = r!gld
system Of economy they will establish ior thl'
Company ! reputation for cheapncSs and safety
not surpassed by any Company N the Y. states
All differences in settlement 81 losses, may De
determined by three dsmtcrcsted arbitratorS - tht
County where such loss happened, 20 be mutually
chosen IN tile insured and the Company.
DIRECTORS:
II " Thomas lanes T. Close
I. u. Robertson, Thomas i. I'M,
nt-:.t.,i,or ~ ~ ToaIo Wm WRIGHT,
= - 81 ! i;,'s,o,nh 4 Il Lester.
s;,l, Z p;lra,v Nan i Nalle.
" n Turner. George L. French,
= - - ~, 4 Knigb+
OFFICERS
; - t r,,', Tl,,,r,os r nm Tre,er
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JEFFERSON TACEY,

PAPER HANGER, UPHoLSTERER, GLIDER,
And House Decorator in General.
WHILST returning his grateful acknowledge
w ments to his numerous friends for their very
liberal encouragement during the two years ne mas
been amongst them assures them that it will be his
continued effort to serve them with promptness,
and at moderate charges, his old Stand, No. l4S,
NoRrA SIDE King STREET, ALEXANDRIA. NH 20
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FOR NEW YORK!
The New and Elegant Screw Steamship
sss MONTICELLO, q,
St GAGER, Captain,

win leave tne ComPany's depot ON WEDNES-
DAY, April 25th, 1860, at o'clock, p. d.
Cabin Passage, with elegant State Room accom-
modations $3.50
rs- RETURNING, will leave New York ON
SATURDAY,, April 2Sh.
For freight or passage, apply to
FOWLE L CO., Agents, Alexandria.
II. B. CROMWELL Il Co, Agt's N. York, Pier No. II.
es- NOTICE.-The steamer MONTICELLO,
viii hereafter stop at Norfolk every Monday
morning, on her inward trip from New York, and
leave the same afternoon for this place and wash
ington. Freight taken at most reasonable rates
Passage, including meals, So.
For freight or passage, apply to
T. P. CROW ELL,
Agent of the Company at Norfolk
FoWLE CO., Agents, Alexandria.
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DAILY LINE BETWEEN ALEXANDRIA and
WINCHESTER, via LEESBURG,
BERRYVILLE, &C.,

BY RAILROAD AND FIRST CLASS CoACHES
La . III s: :.:E
Z A DAILY LINE Will connence running us
above, on Monday, the 10th instant, by way OF the
Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad,
and Means and Fawsett's mail line of Coaches.
Leave the Railroad Depot at Alexandria, cor
ner of Water and Oronoco streets, at 10, A. NJ,
arriving at Winchester at z, P. M.
Leave Winchester at 81, A. NJ, arriving at Al
exandria at 81. p. Nj.
Fare from Alexandria to Leesburg ...........SZ.Vo
Do. do Hamilton ............. 2.50
Do. do Purcellville........... 2.75
Do. do. Snickersville. 300
Do do Casteman's Ferry. 3.25
Do do. Berryville.. $50
Do. do. Winchester. r........... ~
WM. II. CARLIN, Conductor.
MEANS & FAWSETT.
las~ Freight viii be received at the Depot,
daily, until o'clock, A. NJ. jan lO-u
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NEW STOVE AVN TIN STORE,

No. l4 talrfax SLreeI, d4eAanuIta, fa'
A CARD-EN0GH GRIMES respectfully in
N forms his friends and the public generally, that
he has associated with him his son JAMES b.
GRIMES, and under the firm name OF b. GRIM ES
4 son. we have resumed at the old stand on FAR
fax street, the STOVE, AND TIN WAKE BUSl-
NESS IN ALL IT'S BRANCHES, and hope and
expect to conduct the same so to merit the conf
dence and patronage of all who may give US a call.
We intend to devote our time and attention more
especially to out door work, both in town and
country, such as ,,rU,,.,
And all kinds of Steve and Furnace Work, and
Jobs that require skill and experience.
All Jobsing and Repairing attended to IN person
Our Stock of STOVES is intended to suit the
wants ofevery body. We are determined to please
both in work done and goods sold Our expenses
small and we shall be content with small profits.
a.ss- Orders from the country, either for work
or for goods promptly attended to. o
oct l-ly Il. oR1MEo q - 2oN.
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T INVITE CITIZENS AND STRANGERS to
/ call at my MASUFAcToRY, No. l4l KING STREET
BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND ST. AsAPH STREETS,
and examine my large and handsome assortment
of SADDLERY GOODS, as do not intend to be
surpassed in my line Of business by any other city
have on hand, and daily manufacturing, az
fne and superior an assortment as can be found n
any of the Northern cities. My stock comprises
as great variety as can be found in any other
house. consisting of HARNESS of all kinds, from
the fine quilt work down to the dray, cant, and
plough Harness; TRUNKS OF every KIND nne
Sole Leather, Steel Spring Iron Frame Ladies
Trunks and Bonnet Boxes, and ali other kinds,
down to the common Packing Trunks; Saddles
Brides Martingills, Whips. &C., as fine as the
Horse Covers, Carpet Bags, yalices, &c, &C., of
all kinds. Call and see for yourselves.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage hereto
fore extended, solicit continuance OF the same
and pledge myself to spare no pains to give sa'is
faction. All goods warranted to be as represented
oct 3l-tf w ii. h. FAbuEIA 1.
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HUNTON & RIDGELY,
INVITE the attention Of dealers - their large
i stock Of
TEAS,
TOBACCO and
LIQUORS,
which they offer for sale upon accommodating
terms. and as low a. same description and quality
Of GOODS can Be purchased in any Northern
market Their stock consists IN part Of
100 half chests Gunpowder Imperial, Young
Hyson and Black TEAS
$50 boxes Manufactured TOBACCO
100 bbls and bales SMOKING TOBACCO
500 900 Imported and Domestic SEGARS
100 bbls. Rectifed WHISKEY
300 Old Rye
90 GIN
20 New England RUM
80 Domestic BRANDY
so Apple
rs Peach
80 quarter and eighth casks Pure FRENCH
BRANDY
Hennessey, Otard, Jules, Robin Co.. and Macs
trau Vintages of 40 81, '56, 81 and '58
100 baskets CHAMPAGNE, with large
stock Of FINE OLD SHERRY and MADEIRA
WINES NH ~
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DINNER ANp TEA sETTs.

~ DINNER AND TEA SETS.
Il RENCH PORCELAIN DINNER SLIIS,
white gold band and decorated.
French Porcelain PLATES, DISHES, &C., &c.,
separate for setts.
French Porcelain TEA SETTS, white, white and
gold, gilt and decorated.
English White Granite TEA SETS and PIECES
separate.
English White Granite Ewers and Basins, and
Chambers.
English White Granite Foot Baths, Slop Jars, 6c.
DO. do. do Pitchers, Mugs, &C., &C.,
in any quantities, wholesale and retail, at prices
that cannot fail to please.
OH mo26 r. II. MILLER. SON ( 60.
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ICE ICFIl ICE!

NOAL.-I have on hand and am constantly re-
\, ceiving ANTHRACITE COAL, Of the best
qualities, for family use-CUMBERLAND COAL,
from the Frostburg Mines, by the cargo, carload,
Or single ton Factories furnished with the run of
mine, at lowest rates. Apply to
nov8-tf ID. b. SMITH, Queen 81. Wharf.
lust RECEIVED, a large lot of COAL OIL
y LAMPS, White Shades Extra Chimneys,
Wick, &c. Every Lamp warranted to give salts
faction, or money returned. Old Lamps altered
to burn Coal OIL on reasonable terms
II. |. GREGORY,
M I3 118 and l20 King street.
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Rac~ s. FERGUSON BEACH will bc q candi-
date for Attorney Of the Commonwealth tor tbo
County Of Alexandria. NIB l3-u
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CANDIDATES.

ao- respectfully announce myself 2 cendi-
date for the Sherilalty Of Alexandria County, -
the ensuing election. Q. NJ. CASTLEMAN.
NH 21--pntE
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RgY- STEPHEN SHINN will bs supported for
the cfficc Of Commissioner of the Royenae
NH l3-H
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G. c.. BR AD LIE

DAVY & HARMON,
NROCERS-DEALERS IN CORN MEAL,
{T CORN. OATS, BALE IA y, and all kinds
of MILL FEED, corner of Prince and Royal sts.,
Alexandria, Va. aP lS-dly
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The citizens Of Alexandria and vicinity, are
informed that have an excellent Spring WAGoN
and am prepared t. haul FURNITURE or BAGGAGE
to any part Of the city, 70 Washington orr short
distances in the country. Particular attention CIV
en- 10 moving the Furniture Of families changing
their residences, to all which | give my Personal
ATTENTION. ,,,r-,
Also fine CARRIAGE and HORSE winch
cor IN bad AZ any time With careful driver.
Orders NAV bo left at c. Brengles Confectionery
store King street where slate is provided for the
purpose. [sep l8-dlyl ". A. HICKS.
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LEXANDRIA LIBRARY COMPANY
"A Library kept in the south-room, first-story,
d the LYCEuM HALL, 5. ". corner Of Prince ana
Washington streets. Open every day from to ;,
and from to 9 o'clock, p NJ. Annual subscrip-
,ions, So; six months, S1.5o; three months, 81
Volumes in Library, about $500.
President-R. L. CARSE, IN.
DIRECTORS
Sylvester Scott Andrew Jameson,
James 5. Hallowel, Edgar 5howuen' IT,
Sylvanus Miller, jr, Ellsaa >. MAler'
Benjamin Barton, Stephen 4, swami
George D. Fowle Johh west
John A. Milburn,
Observation-Disclosures Jameson.
mv5-Iv CHAS. R. BURGESS, Librarian.
MERICAY, FRENCH, AND ENGLISH
n ENGRA WINGS.
! p. CLARKE, No. l6lKING STREET,
Hasa snlerdfd collection Of American, French,
and and Enslish ENGRAVINGS, of the most cele-
brated masters. .,
Fanny Il@D PICTURE FRAMES, for sale low.
sep
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nkINCE IMPERIAL CHAMPAGNE -FEoM
DE- TESoGE & Co., EPERNAY, FRAScE.-Sold
by all respectable dealers throughout the country.
This fine brand Of CHAMPAGNE, which untilthe
past year was confined exclusively 70 the oest y,
bles Of the Continent Of Europe, has now obtained
the most unbounded success and popularity in this
country. Ii is recommended by some Of lhe first
Physicians or tie City Of New York over all other
wines, on account or is extreme purity and deli
cacv. and those who once try it rarely Nc any
other brand Although only oneyear has elapsed
since its introduction into this country, the dc.
mand / enormous and constantly increasing. Our
ARRANGEMENTS are such AZ to ensure the quality 81
the Wine being maintained its present high stan
dard The Prince Imperial is imported solely by
~. we being the sole Agents Of Messrs. De Venose
( Co., in this country. --,,-,,,,,,,, o
T. T. HAUGHWOUT 4 co,
Nos. ass, 49O and 1872 Broadway, y. T.
Sold in this city by T. =. BIKE" -.
NH I7-d3m
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MANASSAS GAP RAILROAD,

Gss- Freight viii be received at the Depot
daily, until o'clock, A. NJ. jan lO-u
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHIIADELPHEA

Bsperolenf Institution estdJlisAed by spfcfal En-.
dornent, for the Reiief ofde Sick aud Distressed,
afflicted acith Tiraient and Epideraic Dfsedsss,
and especiaAytor the Care Of Diseased Of the Sea-
Ndt Organs
yIyHE HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view ofthe aw.1
81 full destruction of human life caused by Sexual
diseases the receptions practiced upon unfortu-
nate victims of such diseases by quacks years
ago directed their Consulting surgeon. as CHARITi
BILE ACT worthy of their name. 10 open Dispensary
for the treatment this class of diseases in all their
FORMS and to give MEDICAL ADVICE GRATIS to all
who apply by letter. with description OF their con-
dition, Gage occupations habits Of life DC. and In
cases of extreme poverty to furnish Medicine free OF
charge. 1t is needless to add that the Association
commands the highest Medical skill Of the age, and
will furnish the most approved modern reatmtnt.
The Directors ofthe Association in their Annual Re-
port upon the treatment of Sexual Diseases express
the highest satisfaction with the which has at
tended labor of their Surgeonsn the of Sper
materrhua Seminal Weakness, GonorrhGa. Gleet.
syphilis, the vice of Onansm or SelfAbuse. Diseases
Of the kidneys and Bladder, &C.. and order contin
uance Of the same plan for the ensuing year. 81 ~
Valuable Reports on Spermatorrhpa and other Dis
eases the Sexual Organs and on the New Rene 3
employed in the Dispensary. sent to the afflicted in
sealed letter envelopes free of charge Two or three
stamps for postage will be acceptable. vi
Address, DR.. !. SKILLIN HoUGHToN, Acting Surgeon,
Howard Association. No. South Ninth street. Phila-
delpbia, Pa. BY order of the Directors.
EZRA D. HEARTWELL, Prsstdsnt.
GEO. FAIRCHILD, Secretary. ~
January 10. 1S60--n44-11
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THE GLOBE:
The Official Paper Of Congress.

7 ,uh,;sb now nv animal Prospectus of Tng DAILY
Ciopr ami TuE l,oNaRRssIoS AL GLOBE AND APPENDIX
IN remind subscribers and inform those who may de
sire to subsc: ibe tina Congress will the first
Monday of next December, whenNI shall resume pub
fishing the above-named papers. They have been
published so long, that most public men know their
character, and therefore deem II needless to give
minute account of the kind of matter they contain
The Daily lobe viii contain report OF the Debates
in both branches OF Congress as taken down Dy repo
ters equal least to any corps of short handwriters
in this or any other country. majority OF them
will each, be able to report. VERBATIM, ten thousand
words an hour, while the average number Of words
spoken fluent speakers rarely exceeds seven thou
sand Ave hundred words an hour When the debates
of a day do not make more than forty five columns,
they will appear in The Daily Globe of the next morn
ing which will contain, also, the news of the day,
together with such editorial articles as may be sug
o. sted by passing events.
The Congressional Globe and Appendix will contain
report OF all the Debates in Congress revised by the
the Messages Of the President OF the United
States the Annual Reports ofthe Heads Of the Execu-
tive DEPARTMENTS the Laws passed during the session,
and copious indexes to all They will be printed on
double royal sheet In book form, royal quarto size,
each number containing sixteen pages. The whole
will make is believed at least 1000 pages. This is
acknowledged to be the cheapest work ever sold in
any country whether reprint or printed from man
uscript copy taking for DATA the average number OF
words it contains.
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