Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-02-05
BOOKS AND STATIONERY

Ten Commandments, by the author of IA Trap
to catch Sunbeam" &C., 75c.
Unity and lis Restoration, addressed 10 al
Christians by Presbyter of the Diocese Of Hi
| nois, soc.
Money or the Ainsworths, Prize Book, by the
author of "Day- dreams" "The Barclays" &c.
| 60 cts.
Coleman's Historical Text Book and Atlas oi
| Biblical Geography $3.50.
What we Eat, with simple tests by which the
adulterations in food and drink may be detected
by T. II. Haskins, NJ D.. 75c
| Up the River, being the latest Of Stories OF
| 'Rainbow and Lucky" by Jacob Abbott, soc.
Notes on New Testament Literature, and Ec'
cesiastieal History, by Rev. J. Addison Alexan-
| der, D. D., 81.
| Thoughts on Preaching being Contributions to
| Homiectics, by Rev. james W. Alexander, D.
! D., Sl.25.
! The Character of Jesus forbidding bis possible
| Classification with men, by Horace Bushnell, SOC.
! The Physicians Hand Book of Practice for
! 1861, by Wm. Elmer, Sl.25.
The odyssey of Honor with the Hymns, Epi-
grams and Battle of the Frogs and Mice, literally
! translated, with explanatory notes, by Theo. A.
| Buckley, 3, A, of Christ Church. 75c.
All the above, and many others just published,
and for sale by
feb JOHN II. PARROTT.
| NEW BOOKS.-CAMp FIRES OF THE RE-
IN VOLUTI0N, thrilling events and stories,
with illustrations, ST.
The Childrens Picture Fable Book one hun
dred and sixty fables, ard sixty illustrations, IS
cents.
Studies from Life. by the author of "John Hal
flax Gcntleman," "Hcad of the Family &c. 15c.
Win and Wear. an admirable book for tho
young, IS 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. Thouck, 1926.
The Giants. and how to fight them, by Rev.
Richard Newton, author Of Best Things" &C.,
81 cents.
The Printers Boy, or how Ben Franklin made
his mark an example for youth, 10 cents
A Manual of History OF the United States, with
the Declaration Of Independence and ConStitu-
ton Of the United States, by D. g. Scott % cents.
Woman's Right to Labor or low wages and
hard work, by c. H. Dali, 80 cents.
Just published and for sale by
ian Is JOHN II. PAREOTT.
NEW BOOKS. MAGAZINES, NEWSPA-
~ rERS, AND PERIODICALS, for sale at
FRENCIF,S look und Periu,iird DePot, No.
l0l, king STREET.
Hopes Fears. by author of "iieir Of RedciiIlc,"
etc. : vols Muslin $l.IO.
Grand double number Of the London Illustra-
ted News, with colored Supplement-, Christmas
number, by far the handsomeSi number ever is
sued, soc.
The Metropolitan Catholic Almanac, and Lai-
tvs Directory for 1851, published by MeSsrs.
Murphy d Co., 2jc.
Diaries all sorts and sizes for 1861.
AlmanacS for lSGl-Farmcrs, Housekcepcrs,
Cnuic Family Christian Alnanacs, Casselfs Lon
don illustrated Almanac, Richardson's Virginia.
Almanac Hagcrstown do, etc, etc.
Coopcr's, Macomb's Tactcs, new edition,
complete Hand Book for the Militia and Noiun-
teers Of the United States Sl.25.
Evan Harrington, or he would he Gentieman,
i Tol i2mo. cloth, 81.
Dr.. Antonio, by author of Dr. Thorn, 81.
LaY;na, = Novel, by Eul!ne, l volume. cloth,
1925.
The Greatness and Decline Of Cesar Birottear,
from the French Of Balls 81.
Petty Annoyances of Married Life, from the
same 81.
Quiet Thoughts for Quiet Hours, by author of
"Life's Morning." ''Life's Evening" &c, I5c.
English Maga2ines-Tcmple Bar for January,
Il new Magazine English copy, &c.
London Punch Almanac for 1861, 123c.
Cornhill Magazine for January, SIC.
Omce Week for la@nary, %!c.
Eclectic Harper, Cooley, Peterson, Arthur's,
Knickerdockcr, Lcslic's Fashion Book, and all
the Magazines for January. Now is the time to
subscribe. Jan
NTEW BOOKS. MAGAZINES AND PAPERS
~ at GEO. !SIGGER.S BooL and Periodicoi
Nor-, - Prince street, oppo"jfe the Gazette OGfcc.
Earpcr's new Monthly Magazine for january,
25r.
Cassell's illustrated Family Bible, Part 81, l5c.
Casseii's Illustrated Natural History, Part 90,
! cts.
The Character and influence Of Aho!itonism a
sermon preached in the First Prcsbj teran Church,
Of brooklyn, i.y Rev Henry j. Van Dyke Zoe.
The Pictorial Brother Jonathan, for the Christ
mas and New Years Holidays, l2c.
BcaIIcs Dime Novels, No l3, entitled Cedar
Swamp: or Wild Tat's Brigade, tale of the Pal.
lrctSo State. by Wm. K. Eysicr. l0c
ReadIc's Dime Biographical Library, No. l, Gar
ibad The Washington Of Italy, Ice.
Beud!c's Half Dime Novelette,, No. !, Myrtle,
the Child of the Prairie, by Rose Kennedy.
longs Dime Roinanccs, The Naval Officer, by
Lieut.. Murray.
The Peoples FIVE cent Noycctte's, The Red
Shark, or the Pride Of the Isles, by Augustus Com
stock.
Comic Monthly FOR January, &c.
All the Magazines for January, and papers for
this week, on hand publishers at prices,
Daily Papers.-N. \. Herald, Baltimore Clipper,
Alexandria Gazette, and every thing in the cheap
p,ol, and Periodical line dec 81
CREAT BARGAINS FOR CAsH.--The lst OF
VI January 1861, finds me at the old stand,
(l6G King Strect.) with more BOOKS, STATION
AIRY ard VARIETY GOODS. than | have any
usc Tor and ii wnul require too much time and
take up too much room 10 give The names
Resides which, have one OF the best and lar
gest stocks of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS and
MUSICAL MERCHANDISEe f ever offered for sale
in Alexandria, including PIANOS, MELODEoAS,
GUITARS, &C.. &c.
And in addition 10 the above, have near ten
thousand pieces Of sheet Music and mething less
than hundred different kinds oi Musical Works.
vocal and instrumental.
In conclusion. | will just say, am prepared to
Offer great inducements for casl. or to punctual
dealers, AS am determined to sell without any
regard 10 former rates. Please call soon and call
very often. Jan Il JOHN II. PARR0TT
VALENTINES! VALENTINES!!-A very
Y large and complete assortment just opened
IT FKENCH'S Book and Periodical Depot, No.
ln4 King street.
My assortment embraces great variety of new
style Valentines, at very low prices. Valentine
Cards, Encclopcs, and Writers, III great TaTia:y.
Orders froln Country Merchants filled at the low
est prices.
\ fresh supply just received Of Gilhams Manual
for Volunteers and Militia, 50 30.
Cooley, Harper, Leslie, Peterson's, Arthur's,
Eclectic Black wood. Baou's Once 4 Week,
Cornhl and all the Magazines for February.
Constantly receiving Books, Papers, Maga-
zines, Reviews, Periodicals, &c. jan24
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