Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-02-08
BOOKS AND STATIONERY,


BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
NEW AND INSTRUCTIVE BO0KS.-Cou-
IN sin Bertha's Stories, by the author Of Fan
ny Herbert" &C., 5Oe.
The Golden Rule, or Stories illustrative Of the
Ton Commandments, by the author of IA Trap
to catch Sunbeam &C., 75c.
Unity and its Restoration, addressed to all
Christians by PreSbyter of the Diocese Of Illi-
nois, 50c.
Money or The Ainsworths, a Prize Book, by tho
autbor Of ebay dreams" Tho Barclays" &C.,
80 cts.
Colemans Historical Text Book and Atlas of
Biblical Geography, $l.5O.
What we Eat, with simple tests by which the
adulterati0ns in food and drink may be- detected,
by T. II. Haskins, M. B., 75c.
Up the River, being the latest of Stories Of
"Rainbow and Lucky" by Jacob Abbott, SOC.
Notes on New Testament Literature, and Ec-
clcsiastieal History, by Rev. j. Addison Aexan-
der, D. D.. 81.
Thoughts on Preaching, being Contributions to
Homilectics. by Rev. James W. Alexander, D.
D., Sl.2I.
The Character of Jesus, forbidding his possible
Classification with men, by Horace Bushnell, soc.
The Physicians Hand Book OF Practice for
1861, by Wm- Elmer, Sl.25.
The Odyssey of Homer, with the Hymns, Epi-
translated, with explanatory notes, by Thco. A.
Buckley, 3. A, of Christ Church, 75c.
All the above and many others just published,
and for sale by
feb JOHN H. PARROTT.
NEW BoOKs.-CAMP FIRES OF THE RE-
~ VOLUTION, thrilling events and stories,
with illustrations, 81.
The Childrens Picture Fable Book, ono hun
drcd and sixty fables, and sixty illustrations, Is
cents.
Studies from Life, by the author Of "John Hal
flax Gentleman" "Hcad OF the Family" &c., 75c.
Win and Wear, an admirable book for the
young, - cents.
Working and Waiting, or Patience in Well Do
ing, by Mrs. Carey Brock, so cents
Commentary on the Sermon on the Mount, by
DR.. A. Tholuck, 1926.
The Giants, and how to fight them, by Rev.
Richard Newton, author of "Bess Things" &C.,
so cents.
The Printers Boy, or how Ben Franklin made
his mark, an example for youth, rs cents.
A Manual OF History Of the United States, with
the Declaration Of Independence and Constitu-
ton of the United States, by D. B. Scott, 2j cents
Womans Right to Labor, or low wages and
hard work, by c. II. Dali, so cents.
Just published and for sale by
Jan lG JOHN II. PARR0TT.
NTEW BOOKS, MAGAZINES, NEWSPA-
~ PERS, AND PERIODICALS, for salo at
FRENLHS Book and Periodical Depot, No
l04, King street.
Hopes Fears, by author OF "Heir Of Rodcliife,"
etc, 3 vols. Muslin, Sl.5O.
Grand double number of the London Illustra-
ted News, with oolored Supplement-, Christmas
number, by far the handsomesi number ever is-
sued, SOC.
The Metropolitan Catholic Almanac, and Lai-
tvs Directory for 1861, published by Messrs.
Murphy Il Co., 25c.
Diaries all sorts and sizes, for 1861.
Almanacs for 1S6l-Farmers, IIousrkeepcrs,
Comic. Family Christian Almanacs, Casscll's Lon
don Illustrated Almanac, Richardson's H!rg nin.
Almanac, Iiager@town do, ETC., etc.
Coopcrs, Macomb's Tactics, new edition, Il
complete Hand Book for the Militia and Folun-
teers of the United States Sl.25
Evan Harrington, Or he would he It Gentleman,
vol. l2mo. cloth, 81.
DR.. Antonio by author Of Or. Thorn, ST.
Lavinia, Novel, by Rutlne, l volume, CLOTH
S1.25.
The Greatness and Decline Of Cesar Birotteau
from the French Of Bals.c, 81.
Petty Annoyances of Married Life. from the
same, 81.
Quiet Thoughts for Quiet Hours, by author of
"Lfe's Morning" "Life's Evening"" &C., 75c.
English asaznes-Temple Bar for January
a new Magazine, English copy, 37e.
London Punch Almanac for 1851, 12!c.
Cornhill Magazine for January. :i7r.
Once a WccI; for january, SIC.
Eclectic, Harper, Cooley, Peterson, Arthur's,
Kuirlcrbockcr, Leslies Fashion Book and all
the Magazines for January. Now is the time TO
subscribe. jan 7
NTEW BOOKS, MAGAZINES AND PAPERS
~ at GRO. SIGGER!' Book and Pcri"dica'
Store, IS Pri,tcr sret, opposite Tie Gazette OGice
&arper's new Monthly Magazine for January,
25c.
Cas<ells illustrated Family Bible, Part 81, l5c
CuSsril's illustrated Natural History, Parf 20,
IL cts.
The Character and influence Of Aboliliuusm, II
sermon preached in the First Presby teran Church.
ol Brooklyn. by Rev. Henry }. Van Dyke, lOc.
The Pictorial Brother Jonathan, for the Christ
mas and New Years Holidays, !2c.
Bcadlc's Dime Novels, No. II, entitled Cedar
swamp. or Wild Mats Brigade tale Of tho Pal
moto State. by Vim. Il. Eyster, lOc
Beadlc'$ Dime Biographical Library, No. |, Car
ibaldi, The Washington Of Italy, Zoe.
Beade's Half Dime Novelette,, No. l, Myrtle
the Child of Tho Prairie, by Rose Kennedy.
Longs Dime komanccs, The Naval Officer, hy
Lieut. Murray.
The Peoples five cent Noyeletc'S The Red
Shark or the Pride Of the Isles, by Augustus Com
stock.
Genie Monthly for January, Gc.
All the Magazines for January, and papers for
this week. en- hand publishers at prices.
Daily PapcrsN. \. Herald, Baltimore Clipper
Alexandria Gazette, and every thing in the cheap
Book and Periodical line. dee "a
6YREAT BARGAINS FOR CASH.~--Thc lst Of
"a January, 1861, finds me ut the old stand,
&c King street. with more BOOKS, STATION
AIRY AID VARIETY GOODS. than | have any
use for and it would require too much time and
take up TOO much room 10 give tic names.
Besides which, ! have one of the best and lar
gest stocks Of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS and
MUSICAL MERCHANnlSEev ever offered FOR sale
in Alexandria, including p lAN0S, MEL0DEONS,
GUITARS, NC, &c.
And in addition to TIE above, I have near ten
thousand pieces Of sheet Music and something less
than hundred different kinds of Musical Works,
vocal and instrumental.
In conclusion. will just say, am prepared TO
offer great Inducements for cash or to purctual
dealers, as | am determined TO sell without any
regard 10 former rates. Please call soon and call
very often, jan Il JOHN II. PARROTT