Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-02-12
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

BooKs AND STATIONERY.
NEW AND INSTRUCTIVE B0OKS.-Cou-
~ sin Bertha's Stories, by the author OF Fan
ny Herbert .Gc., 50e
! The Golden Rule, or Stories illustrative Of the
Ten Commandments, by the author Of "a Trap
to catch Sunbeam" &C., 75c.
| Unity and lis Restoration addressed to ell
! Christians by Presbyter of tho Diocese of ILL
nois, soc
Money or the Ainsworths, Prize Book, by the
author Of Day -dreama," "Tho Barclays" &C.,
! 80 cts.
Coleman's Historical Text Book and Atlas of
Biblical Geography, Sl.5O
What We Eat, with simple tests by which the
adulterations in food and drink may bo detected,
by 7. 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 AlcXan
der, D. D., 81.
Thoughts on Preaching, being Contributions to
! HonIcctics. by Rev. James W. Alexander, D.
! J., Sl.@j
The Character of Jesus, forbiddng his possible
| Classification with men, by Horace Bushnell, soc.
! The Physicians Hand Book of Practice for
! 1851, by Wm. Elmer. S1.25.
The Odyssey Of Homer, with the Hymns, Epi-
grams and Battle of the Frogs and Mice, literally
translated, with explanatory notes, by Theo. A
| Buckley, i A, of Christ Church, Use.
| All the above, and laany others just published,
/ and for sale by
feb l JOHN II. PARROTT.
NEW R0OKS.-CAMP FIRES OF THE RE
| ~ yOLUTlON, thrilling events and stories,
| with illustrations, 81.
! The Childrens Picture Fable Book, ono hun
| i S:rtv f,!,l nd 81 ytu
| cents.
| Studies from Life. by the author of "John Hal
lax Gentleman" "Head Of the Family" &C., 75c.
| Win and Wear. an admirable book for tho
yuuug. Is cents.
| Working and Waiting, or Patience in Well Do
ing, by Mrs. Carey Brock, 81 cents.
Commentary the Sermon on the Mount by
| Dr. 4. Tholuck, S2.2j.
The Giants, and how to fight them. by Rev.
Richard Newton, author of BEST Things" &c,
| 50 cents.
The Printers Boy, or how Ben Franklin made
his mark, an example tor youth, Is cents.
! A Manual Of History of the United States with
| the Declaration Of Independence and Constltu-
ton Of the United States, by y. b. Scott 70 cents
! Woman's Right TO Labor or low wages and
hard york, hy c. IL. Dali, 80 cents.
Just published and for sale by
! ian Ii JOHN II. PARROTT.
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| ~ PERS, AND PERIODICALS, for sale al
FEENCHr Eook and Periodicoi Der't, No
| l94. King stree'.
Hopes Fears, by author Of "lIeir Of Redclite,"
etc, . vols. Muslin, $l.5o.
! Grand double number Of the London Illustra-
ted News, with coIored Supplement- Christmas
number, by FAR the handsomest number ever is
| sued, soc.
| The Metropolitan Catholic Almanac, and Lai-
l,t. ,nl,l hol hu
! Murphy & Co., 25c.
Diaries, all sorts and sizes, for 1861.
Almanacs for lS6l--Farmer's, IIousckeepers,
Comic, Family Christian Amanacs, CAsSel's Lon
don IlluSt!utc;' Almanac, Richardson's Virginia.
Almanac, Hagcr>town do, etc, ETC.
CoopcrS, &lacomb's Tactics, new edition, n
conf plc;e Hand Book for the Militia and Volun-
tecrs of the United States Sl.25.
Exam Harrington, or he would be Il Gentleman,
[ vol. l2mo. cloth, 81
DR.. Antonio, by author of DR.. Thorn, ST.
Lavinia, Novel, by kutiine | volume, cloth,
Sl.2j
The Greatness and Decline OF Cesar Birotteau,
from the French Of Balls C. ST.
Petty Annoyunccs Of Married Life, from the
! same. 81.
Quiet Thoughts for Quiet Hours, by author of
! elites Morning." "Lfe'> Evening"" &c, 7jo
English Mgazines-Tcmple Bar for January,
a uew Magazine, English copy, BE
London Punch Almanac for 1861, '2ic.
Coruhiil Magazine for January. &c.
Once 4 Week for January, 37c
Eclectic Harrc- Cooley. Peterson, Arthur's.
Kuickerbockcr, Lesic's Fashion Book and all
the Magazines for January. Now is the time to
subscribe. jan I
NEW BOOKS, MAGAZINES AND PAPERS
~ ut GRO. .SiGGEHS 6oo& and Periodicol
Store, IS Prince street, opposite the Gazette Office.
Earper's new Monthly Magazine FOR Jaruaiy,
| 25c.
Caasell's Illustrated Family Bible, Part 81 l5c.
Casseps Illustrated Natural History, Part 20,
| Is cts.
The Character and influence of Aboiitonism,
sermon preached in the First Presby tcran Church,
! Of Brooklyn, b7 Rev Henry J. Van Dyke, 1oc.
The Pictorial Brother Jonathan, for the Christ
mas and Kew Years Holidays, I2".
Bcadle'S Dime Novels, No. 13, entitled Cedar
swamp or Wild Mats Brigade, tale Of the Pal.
metto State. by Wm r. Eyster, l0e
BeaAIc's Dime Biographical Library, No. ], Gar.
ibaIdi, The Washington "f Italy, l0c
Bcadle's Half Dime Novelette,, No. ], Myrtle,
the Child Of ihe Prairie, by Rose Kennedy.
Longs Dime Romancca, The Naval Officer, By
Lieut. Murray.
The Peoples five cent Nov ycette'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. Y. Herald, Baltimore Clipper,
Alexandria Gazette: and every thing in the cheap
Book aud Periodical line. dec 2i
TREAT BARGAINS FOR CASH.-Thc lSt Of
~ January, 1861, finds 1t the old stand,
,l66 King strcct.) with more BOOKS, STATION
AIRY aud VARIETY GOODS, than | have any
use for and il would require too much time and
take up too muci room to give the names.
Beside which, J have one of the best ani lar
gest stocks Of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS and
MUSICAL MERCHANDlSErver offered for sale
iu Alexandria. including PIANOS, MELODEONS,
GUITARS, &C., &c.
And in addition tn the above, / have near ten
thousand pieces of sheet Music and something less
than hundred different kinds of Musica! Works,
vocal and instrumental.
In conclusion, | will just say, am prepared to
oBer great Inducements for cash or to punctuat
dealers as / am determined to sell withCut any
regard 70 former rates Please call soon and call
very often. liam u JOHN Il. PARROTT
VALENTINES! VALENTINES "A very
Y large and complete assortment just opened
at FRENCHS Book and Periodical Depot, No
lu4 King street.
Ny assortment embraces n great variety OF new
style Valentines, nj very low prices. Valentine
Cards Envelopes, and Writers, i'll great variety.
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