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) HOLIDAY GOODS.
ASpw B. CoYLE. W. LESOx TOWERS.
Late with Philip q solomon

<ASpW d. SUiLE, W LEAOA INV Eno'
Late with Philip solomon
COYLE 4 TOWERS,
BOOKSELLERS. sTATI0NERS. ESGRAyERS
AND PRINTERS.
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Have Just opened large assortment OF
FANCY GOODS
insrection OF the same from their friends and the
Latest styles in
WEDDING STATIONERY.
MONoGRAMs designed, engraved and printed.
WEDDING, VISITING AND "AT HOME"
Engraved and Printed in the latest styles.
A full and complete assortment Of
COUNTING HOUSE AND BANKERS STA
TIONKRf
Always on hand. de l3tf
L YRS. FURsM F.URsm
APPROPRIATE MgMENTo FOR HOLIDAY
JUST OPENED. FRESH ASSORTMENT,
LADIES FURS.
Mink Sable. Hudson Bay Sable,
Siberian Squirrel, ROYAL Ermine,
Water Mink Astraksn, &c.
TOGETHER WIN
CHILD REN'S FCRS,
In great variety.
BEAVER GAUNTLETs AND MUFFLERs,
LADIES FUR TRIMMED HOODS.
B. II. sTINEMETZ.
Halter AND FURRIER.
234 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
del4-9t Second door from 18th street.
f1Ol FOR THE HOLIDAYS
A complete assortment Of
Embroidered and Lace HANDKERCHIEFS.
Embroidered LINEN and LACE SETS.
REAL LACKS Of every description
LACE COLL AIS.
Carved Bone and Pearl FANS
hid, Cloth and Buck GLOVES and GAUNT-
Fancy NECKLACES and NECK RIBBONS
And great variety Of other Goods suitable for
DAVIS & GATHERS
de li-2w 20 Market Space.
hABE CURIOsITIES.
RAREJAPANEsE CURIOsITIEs
FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS
These articles are of EXQUISITE WORKMAN
SHIP and highly ornamental, and have never be-
fore been offered in this community.
n. W. BUkCHELL,
- Corner l4th aud y streets,
deli Under Ebbitt House.
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tention Of the Fatic to the following new and fine
Books:
THE STORY WITHOUT AN END.
From the German of CAKovE. BY the late Mrs.
s4aysie ~ iG~9 3D. printed h IN ee
ors In fac simile of the original water -colors,
gilt, S.; cloth, ivory inlsid panel NEW. style
and very unl9uel. 81 so morocco, worry ini Aid
One OF the most charming Of allegories. the
story without an End is here for the first time
fsnces Eaaaste in i these Cravings draw
have been Faithfully and most skiifully repro.
oame the Of e poeH
printing ever executed. and il may be pronounced
the spproachSs season. The Volume will YS also be be
sheIished a. fitting memorial OF that :. noble aud
whose translation of the allegory retains all the
charm OF the original.
GOLDEN THOUGHTS FROM GOLDEN FoUN-
TAINS.
In post 40 Cloth on anita satsue gi sa morocco gilt
This is one Of the most exquisite and unique
emsodiss "a choice selection Of sacred songs The
entire work i, printed beautiful sepia tint. by
initial letters and gold borders. with - headings
and other large illustrations by the most eminegt
artists. and Is produced throughout in q style of
chastened elegance.
CHRISTIAN LYRICS.
Chiefly selected from Modern Authors lss Poems
sma e T TnorP ss q 10
Cloth, extra gilt, SO; morocco, (efgant,D SO.
This volume comprises selections from the deyo-
poe png the m whch sfs bR
the most skillful artists in England. are all exc
cuted in the first style of wood engraving.
ELEGANT VOLUMES WITH PHOTO
GRAPHIC ILL USTR4TTONS.
THE MASTERPIECES OF ITALIAN ART.
In one handsome quarto volume, extra cloth, rich
ly gilt, S220
THE GREAT WORKS OF SIR DAVID wILKIE
Photographs from the finest Engrsvings Of his
most popular Paintings. With Biographical
Memoir. In one very handsome quarto volume,
extra cloth. richly gilt $3.50.
THE ANCESTRAL HOMES OF BRITAIN.
Containing Examples of the nobiest Castles Halls,
and Mansions in England In large qusrto,
elegantly bou nd in cloth and gold, SO.
THE HOUSEHOLD BOOK OF POETRY,
Collected and Edited by
CHARLES A. DANA.
Ne,c Edition, ENLARGED, ,cith ,Adduiors from Re
cent Authors, Htnstrgtsd ruth Steel Eagrdrings
by Celebrated Artists.
/ vol, imp svo. Morocco Extra, or Antique. SO.
THE WORKS OF LORD MACAULAY.
(Cemplete.b
EDITED BY HIS SISTER, LADY TREvEL-
YAM.
Beautifully Printed in La,se Clear Type on Thick
Toned Paper. VITA Fire Portrait, engraved
on steel, By W. Holt.
vols, large svo. Cloth, $40; half calf extra,
$50; full calf extra, 3S4.
In addition to our large and magnificent collec
ton Of BOOKS, We have this year added to our
assortment of
FANCY ARTICLES,
SUCH
DRESSING CASES,
WORK BOXES,
GLOVE BOXES,
OPERA GLASSES. and
LEATHER GOODS
BLANCHARD MOHUN,
BOOKSELLERS AND IMPORTERS
deli-i2t Corner Penn. avenue and 18th street.
n
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BLANCHARD & MOHC

Docks FOB THE HOLIDAYS
BLANCHARD & MOHCN,
BOOKSELLERS AND IMPORTERS,
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and nth street.
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ZVTH STREET MARKET,
BIZ WIN. LINKINs 4 SON,
No. 3o7 eth street. between @ and II SITS
A large ortnept Of FRESH aud SALT MEAT
81 Th1s sSie e, and retail Aso s.ss ssppy Of
lest quality constantly on hand at the love mar
ket price, Gene and see US, and get your Christ
FOR LIDATs
-a The emily place you can procure the famed.
oH1oKERING SONS PIANOS, m3f,
Which Iseeiysd the hshes. honor; at worIds Fair
wherever and whenever exhibited.
JOHN F. ELLIS,
800 PennsyIvania avenue,
dels6t New Iron Front
- " DINNER SETS.
TEA AND TOILET SETS.
MANTEL ORNAMENTS.
- COLOGNE SETS.
~ '' LAVA GOODS. Ac sr
received this day sP Edp s.tr
AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES
J. W BOTELER BRO,
HOUSE NISRERS
dels-5t Until 500, Metzerott Hall
SILVER PLATED
TEA SETS, CAsToRs.
BUTTER FISHES. ICE PITCHERS.
LADIES, GOBLETs. MUGS,
WATERS FORKS. SPOONS, &C.. Sc,
of superior quality. opened this day, at
w BoTELER& BROS.
House Furnishing Store,
de Ia-5t 32O Matyarott all
III LIDAY GOODs.
TICE
10 addition to cur already large stock of new aud
FsGs fSSSF sSSPs %ST5TssR SGESf
BY, &C., SC.
aIour customers will find it to their advantage
TO make an early selection.
NV. GAIT & BRO, Jewellers.
ds1sst S5a Pennsylvania avenue.
OUB STOCK sEFUL AND
ORNAMENTAL
FANCY GOODS
SUITABLE FOR
HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
Recently purchased at the
NEW YORK TRADE SALES,
Excels in richness, variety. and Low PRICES
any goods We have ever before offered An exam
ihaiion Of stock Is solicited
w. BOTELER BRO,
Importers of China Glass and Crockeryvare
de le-5t $40 Metzerott Hall.
JUST f f5r TIL Ed.pp,rs
Pkysf f iii ihs,sf bsAlslks MES
I'd M SIS n TEss. SIC steaR
FLOUR, BrCkwuEAT. &c:
Goods delivered in an, Es5t ( IF s!s1
corner Ninth and streets.
dels-5t under Masonic Hall
YATES, ENGLISH AND FRENCH
,r ~ ro,r HA Essf fsk 24ffbtf: &c.
Bosr1Ess s.Rp|i ESs1ss10urs'
MALAGA GRAPES and CATAwBA GRAPES,
in nice order.
VICTORIA hAi T.. i. l sGkG lfifS
Corner I4th and = streets.
de l3tf Under Ebbitt House.
10 LOVES 10
IL Mi GHk nsTss Bp psFsr s5SHE' IZ
Just received: fine assortment of
AIA'A't SsSBB%HHs,u,rrs Ere Ere.
Point Appli9ge Round Point and yaencieune
Lace and kdginRs. Round Point a ppilue
Collars. Lace Trimmed Handker.
chiefs, in great variety, Wells,
Linen Collars. Cuffs. and sets
Every variety of Dress Trimmings, Buttons,
Etc bought direct from importers and sold at the
lowest prices LOVES,
de Is6t No 12 Market Spsrs
UIFTs FOR THE HOLIDAYS
BALLANTYNE's NEW BOOK STOLE,
SO SEVENTH STREET,
INTELLIGENCER BUILDING
PAPER MACHE, inIaid, Rosewood, Mahog-
any and Morocco Writing Desks
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING
CASES
GOLD PENS in Elegant Holders and Cases
ALL TIE ILLUSTRATED GIFT BOOKS
Sets Of STANDARD BOOKS, in Morocco and
Calf Bindings. - "a
stock.
! PRAYER BOOKS in every style % binding
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN JUVENILES 10
great variety. de l8-3t
GIFTS FOE THE HOLIDAYS,
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I" SKATES, P9cKEf CUTLEKY, HAKD.
WARE. &c

Tsose Who with 70 purchase the celebrated SAR-
ATOGA SKATES, HARDWARE. &C, viii do well
b. calling 81 &. G.. MEADORs Hardware Store,
S3S Pa sY, bet 9Th snd 9Th sts., south side. d5lm
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Those who wish 10 avoid the large crowd usually
the rush. de s-tJanl
DUTNAMs MONTHLY MAGAZINE
FOR JANUARY, 1865.
Is now ready, with the following contents:
1. Iutroductory-Th Old and the new
II. Thirteen Years Of the Nation
" ". J ISHeI; q III the DEE pessp-coral.
V. Too True-An American story Of To-day
vi. Fre ddsRs sSG
VII MI The The p BsSinnins Of New York s,
III i% sussor Of The Ghcst" '''f'' by the
X I Eis h il Gr rT,o CIIies- N.Y. York
MI Dickens' Second Visit
j. { S;ssg.Isnsss 3. Pine Arts
ca Of # t tSs
No ass 7th street.
de9r Opposite the City Poet Office.
IL. o. HOOD, No. 53- Penna. ave. bet 9th and
th ses s h1s W ercf nm stCSk Of
SS npS HsS .R
KNIyEse sILvER PLATED GOODS, OPERA
GLASSES. DC &c: all at the very lowest prices.
Nv IL ShA III DO-A LAp1 WHO
w wants to buy g genuine
MERSCHAUM PIPE, or BOX OF FINE CIGARS.
We would say 60 where nothing but FIRST class
goods sold such as at CHANDLEE'S,
Cigar Store.
de E-6t- under the Ebbitt House.
9S8 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. 03Q
SkAT0RIAL HEADQUARTERS.
SKATES FOR THE MILLION.
Having just received the finest assortment
skates ever offered in Washington, beg leave TO
call the attention of Skaters to the following:
NEW YORK CLUB SKATE,
PHILADELPHIA
BOSTON
CLIPPER
BLONDIN
SARATOGA
And all other kinds TO suit the buyers.
also call the pecia attention of dealers to ex-
anime my Stock and Prices.
I have also a large assortment of PARLOR
GAMES, for old and young.
CR0NIN MS,
de lo-eolm ass Pennsylvsnia Avenue.
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mEWAsHINGTON CITY GLASS COMPANY.
uS meeting Of subscribers 20 the ashin gton
~ ciaes company, Tor ne election Of officers,
DA1 ENfNlNG, 10Th inst, 81 O'Clock Persons
c--irfEg 20 take stock in the COmpany are invited
q. attend. mi Il. WHEELER, Chairman.
" MAS0NIC.-A stated communication of
uS LEBANON LODGE, No. 1,FSA M
-, . bed on FRIDAY the auth instant, at
n B-Eleetion Of Officers for the ensuing Ma
eJnic Year By order of the W. M
t-i9 st &. W DARR ecretary
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BALLS, PARTIES, &c.

BALLS, PARTIES, &c.
SIXTH ANNUAL GRAND MAsoUERApE
Or rnr Il
HARMONY CIRCLE.
For the benefit of the
NEW MASONIC TEMPLE,
To be held at
ODD FELLOWS HALL, srH STREET.
On MONDAY EVENING. JANUARY 6rH 1865.
Admission: One Gentleman and ladies So Ar.
i9s 10Th street who will oe able to furn Fancy
Dresses OF every description, at reasonable rms
keir eshments to be furnished by Messrs. While
Tickets to be had of the following committee: @.
lie, II Kronh. inner, Kaufman man a. Adler. h f.
kaufman. G Eisemsn. and at the Masonic Hall,
cor sh and sts del2 snl&itd.
A MEXICAN PIANOS At THE PARIS Ex
IA POSITION.
HiGHEsT AWARD TO STEIN A
WAY SONS.
The following Official documents prove beyond
doubt that the highest award within the
stow was by their UNANIMOUS VER-WtN
that the RIBBON of the Legion Of Honor, obtsined
lndlvioually by q member OF another American
The same, from the Emperor; was not Gas persist
entity and falsely assertedI recomme nded by either
class or group jury, or Imperial Commission:
We certify that the FIRST GOLD MEDAL for
American Pianos has been unanimously awarded
to messrs. Steinway Sons by the jury OF the In
transitional Exposition First on the list in class
President of lnternstionsI Jury.
s SMBRofs kA fHShks shf GEShEkE
Members of International Jury
STUTTGART, August Is, 1867.
L certify herewith that the jury of the Interna-
nonal Exhibition In Paris. as well as the group of
psnos Of mss.rs the
Consisting of grand, square, and upright pianos.
to be SUPERIOR to those Of Messrs Chickerine &
Sons, OF Boston and that on this account the first
large gold medal has been awarded TO Messrs
- ' J.sCHIEDMEYER,
Member Of Chamber of Commerce, &C
Sworn 70 before and certified by Emit Klanprecht,
United States Consul for the Kingdom Of wur
Royal Conservatory Of Mssie.
VtTeofor's oe.ee Brussels, Sept. Is, lsa.S
In answer to your letter Of the 18th instant. I
have to declare that my position does not permit
fare it's official publication; but cannot refuse 10
Join my declaration TO the one of my honorable
Espssitior in Paris. dated July 90 that the pIRsT
GOLD MEDAL for American Pianos has been given
TO you by the UNANIMOUS vote Of this jury, well
Commission) declare, furthermore that neither
the jury of class TO- nor the second Group Jury nor
the Superior cSuneil Of Preside ns hsye asked the
inee.
ssntl s5 s.. my high regards
dl7 Director Of the Conserva tory of Brussels.
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CHRISTIAN LYRICS.
Chiefly selected from Modern Authors. l5S Poems
illustrated with upwards of 10 engravings
small 4to. Uniform with ''Hebers HYMNS ,
Cloth, extra gilt, So; morocco, (ehgant,b SO.
This volume comprises selections from the devo
tiopsl productions Of all the more popular modern
poets, and the Illustrations, which designed BY
the most skillful artists in England, are ali exc
cuted in the frat style of wood engraving.
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No. FRENCH CeyFECrIoYEEY

Ne FRENCH CONFECTIONERY
LADIES OYSTER sALo
JOSEPH ". SHAFFIELp, No. 246 PennsyIvs-
avenue. bet 18th and 18th streets, respect
tDtiS announces to his customers and the public
tat he l. prepared 90 furnish Oy sters In
prior style. Also. Coffee. Tea. and Chocoiate.
Parties. Weddings, ard = antilles furnished with
choice Cakes. Ice Creams, Pastry and all articles
In tie cOnfec fiOueTy business, made Of the best
n stei sal md at the shortest notice. &C 7-3m
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THE STORY WITHOUT AN FL

Messrs BLANCHARD MOHUN call the
tention of the Public TO the following new and Fl
Books.
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10 Low YVES n
mrs. LOVES BRANCH SToRE) TX
CHRIST MAJ PRESENTS.
$3.50. Just received. fine assortment of
ELEGANT LACE GOODS.
EMBROIDERIES.
HANDKERCHIEFS, ETC. Ere b.,
Point Applique, Round Point and yalencieu n q
Lace and Edgings, Round Point Applique
Collars. Lace Trimmed Handker.
chiefs, in great variety, Wells,
Linen Collars. Cuffs. and SETS
Every variety of Dress Trimmings, Buttons,
Etc. bought direct from importers and sold a. the
lowest prices. LOVES,
de IS st No. IL Market Space.
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LIDAY PRESEE TS
Work Boxes. Jewel Box As. Cribbage Boxes,
Writing Desks, Portfolios. D ressing Cases.
Card Cases, Cigar stands, Card Receivers.
Baokgammen Boards, Chessmen, Morocco Bags
Pocket Books Canes, Fans. &c.
Together with Carriages. WheeIbarrovs. Carts,
Rea.teaes, loot Chests, Sleds, Drums. &C.. &c.
for the little folks
GEORGE FRANCIS.
deli 81 490 Seventh street.
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MARKRiTER's.
SEVENTH STREET..
FINE OIL PAINTINGS.
ENGRAyISGs. CHROMOs,
&c, &c, &c.

TIE attention Of those seeking . handsome Pres
ent or Decoration for their Walls IL respectful
called TO TIE collection of appropriately Frame
PAINTINGS, Chromos and Engravipgs now open 70
their inspsuon, embracing with Others the fol
lowing choice Gems:
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ELEGANT VOLUMES WITH PHOTO
GRAPHIC ILL USTR4TTONS.
THE MASTERPIECES OF ITALIAN ART.
In one handsome quarto volume, extra cloth rich
ly gilt, S22 90
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nE CHRISTMAS GIFT TO THE POOR.

10000 BUSHELS OF COKE will be distribu-
trd ~ tie Wa hinEtOn Gas Light Office, and deiiy
- Al Tree Il charge to the destitute poor Of this
city, - follows. viz.
t~cuty FIVE bushels te each family on the Ger
t:sCate % HHy member OF the Board Of Aldermen or
unmOa teuncll- in whose ward the Pile ant re-
-iles. OF the Commissioner of the Freedmen 3
Chsrify.
AppiicGticn must be made at the office, No ara
10th street, betv cen the hours of and 1872 g. M ,
81 l sni O'Clock D IA
Blank applications will be furnished at the Off &C.
InHN RAII.EY
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Ihe Annual Election of Officers will be held on
MONDAY EVENING. Dee ri. ISs7
full attendance Of the m embe rs IL desirable.
Nj BrotEsI MssOns in good standing are cordial
j. invited 10 b. present.
~ order Of the W NJ
de cost G. r. THOMPSON, seey.
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" n o 7 1 c Il

-, yVnN VII hCh. bELISKILLE, lately
crmter -, at Odd Fellows Hall. Fancy and Use
fui Articles, Toys, &c, in great variety and abund
ance NiH be offered for sale and the choicest Re
freshns nis tCyetlFr with substantial Dinners and
supgeTs VII De furnished daily. The friends of
the Church and the public generally respect
fully requested ~ pstronize the Fair. and further
TIE noble object for which IL 10 held Season Tick
dren half price. della
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YATES. ENGLISH AND FRENCH
LARKS. QCAILS
HARE, PARTRIDGE, &c.
PATE DE FOIES GRAS,
BONELEss sARDiNFS.
MALAGA GRAPES aud CATAwBA GRAPES,
in nice order.
VICTORIA RAISINS, very large
n. W. BURCHELL,
Corner l4th and streets.
de l3-u Under Ebbitt House
, 1867-05-31

Assurances of every description on sim
gle lives are granted by the Society for
anysum from 100 Dollars to 10, 900 Dollars.
Premiums are received Quarterly, Half
yearly, or Yearly, at the option of tOu,
Assured.
Assurers wishing to discontinue the
payment of their Premiums, may either
dispose of their Policies to the Society
upon equitable terms, or obtain a free
Policy for Il reduced amount.
Loans are granted to Members on the
Security of their Policies.
All claims occurring by death are
promptly met within 8 months hftSr salts
factory proof Of such death hsb been re-
ceived by the Society.
Strict Investigations into the position
of the Society are made quinquennially,
and the surplus then existing is allotted 10
the Members, after a sufficient sum has
been set aside for the purposes of the
Reserve Fund. The next investigation
and Division of Profits, will take place at
the 31st December, 1870.
The Society has Agencies in nearly all
of the British West India Islands.
Actnary-ALEXR. S. BURNETT,
Secretary-HENRY CRUMPTON.
, 1867-05-31

The samewestern limit, beginning at the
initial point, proceeds thence in a course
nearly south-we through Behring's Strait
and Behring's Sea, so as to pass midway
between the northwest point of the ISL
and of ST. Lawrence and the southeast
point of Cape Choukottki to the meridian
of l72 west longitude. Thence, from the
intersection Of that meridian, in a south
westerly direction so as to pass midway
between the island of Alton and the cop
per island Of the ~Kormanddorski couplet
or group in the North Pacific Ocean, to the
meridian of 1913 deg. west longitude, so as
TO include in the territory conveyed of
the whole of the Aleutian islands east of
that meridian.
The LinneIl Hotel at ST. Louis, the
largest in the United States, or in the
world, has been totally destroyed by fire.
1t contained $50 rooms; the building cost
100000, the site G65 5000, and the furni-
ture 910O, O00.-Ibjd, AprV 81.
The France announces that the mar
rage of the King of the Greeks with a
daughter of the Grand Duke Constantine
has been decided upon.-Aid.
The health of the Princess of Wales is
slowly improving.
The infant Princess is well.
The Queen of Denmark continues at
Marlborough Household.
, 1867-05-31

No. ~, hIGH OTREET, BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS.
GIdHIS Society, which confines its bust
"a ness exclusively to assuring the lives
OF persons resident in the West Indies,
presents advantages such as no other AS
surance Company, labouring in the same
field, can offer. It's scale of Premiums,
although considerably lower than that Of
any other Company, has nevertheless been
found quite adequate 10 provide for the
risk of life in the West Indies, and sufi-
clent 10 create large SURPRISES, out of
which Reversionary Bonuses, averaging
p per cent per annum upon the amount
assured have been distributed among the
Members of the Society.
Its career, during a period of 81 years,
has clearly demonstrated the fact that the
lives of persons residing in this part of
the world, are, when carefully selected,
almost as valuable as those. inhabiting
Europe, and that they do not demand
such excessive Premiums as are charged
by every other Company.
The following abridged Table shows.
the Premiums required 10 assure 100 dol
lars, forthe whole term, upon asingIe life -
, 1867-05-31
BARBADOS
Mutual Life Assurance Society.

ESTABLISHED IN 1910.
INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL ACT 1851.
, 1867-05-31
CHIEF OFFICE

No. 20, HIGH STREET, BRIDGETowN, BA
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RUSSIAN BAPTISM.

/ II Is always performed by immersion.
In the rich houses, two tables are laid in
the drawing-room by the priest, one is
covered with holy images, on the other is
placed an enermousI silver basin filled
with water, surronndedoby small wax ta-
pers. The chief priest begins by conse-
Grating the font, and plunging assilver
cross repeatedly in the water; he then
takes the child, and after reciting certain
prayers, undresses il completely. The
process of immersion takes place twice,
and so vigorously that the head must dis.
appear under the water the infant is then
restored to its nurse. and the sacrament is
finally administered. In former times,
when child had the misfortune to be born
in winter. il was plunged without pity IN
der the ice, or 10 water of the same tenn
perature. In the present day that rigor has
been relaxed by permission of the church,
and warm water substituted for the other !;
but the common people still adhere scru.
pulously to the ancient practice in all seas
ons. Oa these occasions numbers Of chill
-dren are baptized At the same time ON the
ice and the cold often proves fatal to
them. Ii sometimes happens. also, that a
child slips through the hands Of the priest.
and is lost, ia which case he only ex-
claims" God has been pleased TO bring
this infant 10 Him.elf-hand me another !"
and the poor people submit TO their loss
without a murmur, as despensation Of
Heaven. f8
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WEAPONS OF WAR.

ihe hiring Of the Chassepot rifle has as
tonished the Emperor of the French by its
destructlvenessi In two minutes bat-
laion OF 500 men,, at 600 yards from the
marx, had fired, 5000 balls, of which. a.
wy had struck the line Of aim. The ground
10 front of the mark was so cut up that no
blade Of grass could be seen; and the Em-
peror, perhaps having in his minds eye
5 900 Prussians standing in that dangerous
spot, is reported to have exclaimed: "It
is frighuul 1t is a massacre !" The
Steinhil cannon is also said to be success.
This mysterious weapon, smokeless and
noiseless, is based upon the application of
centrifugal force. The balls are propelled
by the motion Of circular disc, travers-.
ing groove from its centre to its periphery,
whence they pass through the barrel Of the
gun. II is merely q scientific application
of the weapon with which David killed the
gigantic Philistine. Just as stone, whirl-
ed round and round in schoolboy's sling,
leaves ii with enormous velocity, so this
rotatory disc propels cannon balls with
enormous momentum. A German artil-
lerist has made cannon on the same prin-
ciple, but with four barrels instead of one.
There is something curious in this return
TO first principles. Our steam rams are
reproducing on mightier scale the beak-
ed galleys Of Athens. Even steam itself
IS sometimes uperseded-Ericsson, the
famous Swedish engineer. having invented
for the narrow sea channels of his native
country, gunboats which are worked by the
motive power of men. And now powder
is TO be beaten out of the field by The very
earliest and simplest form Of centrifugal
propulsion. The reporter of these maryels
thinks he is not too sanguIne in entertain
ing hope that war will become more aud
more rare, owing to the dreadful perfec-
ton OF the instruments intended to further
it--an amiable idea, which we have seen
expressed pretty often before. But when
is II 10 be realized /? So long as humans
" remains what il is. there must be some-
times war, though the perfection Of weap.
ons tends 10 make il shurt, sharp and de-
cisiye. Ii war ever ceases in Europe il will
be done TO other causes-to closer alli-
ance Of nstions, to s..federation SO intimate
that Tor France to quarrel with Prussia
would be as absurd as for Middlesex 70
make war on Surry. Such a state Of af-
ialrs, though remote. is not impossible.
GLobt.