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G STAR. NOTHING Is LOST. Nothing is lost—the drop of Ts but exhaled to fall anew In summer’s thander shower; Perchance to shine within the bow That front, the san at fall of day ; Percbance to sparkle in the flow Of fountains far away. Nothing !s lost—the tiniest seed By wild birds borne, or breezes blown, Finds some: hing suited to its need, Whereia ‘tis sown and grown. The language of some household . ‘The perfume of some cherished flower, Tho’ gene from outward sense, belong To memory’s after hour. So with cur words; or harsh or kind, Ut ved, they are not all ; They leave their inflneuce on the mind, Pass ou, bat peri-” not! Fo with our deead<; fur goad or ill, ‘They bave their power scarce understood ; let us as our better will To make them rife with good ! oo Likexess or Wasiixctox.—Most of our readers have heard sometus..g uf the wonders wrought by :Le Jacquard loom, in. which— after the design is once prepared, the richest fabrics are woven with the greatest ease, as if the loom itself had a consciousness akin to season. In nearly allof our large fancy eas- simere establishments, these looms are now introduced, and the mosi claborate designs of- fered for Bit n- our city are the product of such mashiuery. In France, hower ir, the loom hus reached its. greatest perfection, and upon it are woven those figured sill robes and ether exquisite designs in silk goods now so fasnimebie. Portraits ean be woven in the Same manner, and the crowned heads of Eu. ve all been executed by this process. » Messrs. Ponson, Phillipe and Vibert, sof Lyons, who do an extensive bus- thix country, have had executed a cW ston, the first American l, so far as we know, EV iness w.th likene.s subject ever a i and, throush the Americaa Consal at Lyons, — snt copies to each of the great commer- elale New York, Philadelphia. and Bos copies came out by the last steam. ud are now in the Custom House. The prescutation, we understand, will soon take lace. The work is composed of threads of ilk, ¢ resembles an en- graving. ' ss is taken from Stuart’s head ot Washington, and is*said to be very faithful w the original.—New Yorke Journal of Commerce. A GaLast Act —Ospt. F. D- Harrison was staadiug im eompary with Mr. Begbee and others. yesierday, ag through a glass at the tchooner Mary Willams when sho eap- sized ¢ H. hb atched her with some intere: i that she was foundering, ion of the others; and 1 the schooner rolled over, Were seen strugsting up her ring « word started procure a tug, quiers cf the Troy, to fire tance. The y Was 2 broken upor—a life twenty minutes from ered the Troy had * boat in tow, and the How slant fellows pasied Capt. Harrison, selves at once fora battle with pt. Wm. Campbell. Capt. John + George Fervybe, John Pike, Andrew e wd Kobert Coffin. These did not to be asked. but appreciating at once the : Sprang to the for the resew persuaded C a and go tot Pp red u wait I danger of their fellow s rescue with a readiness which does them infi- nite credit. In faet, all partiesconeerned did their duty lite men, aud deserved to bo well remewbere | —Luff. Repu. fe The ma’e members of the Bonaparte fauiiy vow living are ten innumber: the Em- perer’ Prince , aod Prince Napoleon Bre three of t d the ctver seven are the so. aicous of the Princes Lucien. whose st been amnouneed. Her fons are fi sumber: Prince Charles Lau- rent Lucien, Prince de Canino; Prince Louis Lucien, sevator; Prine Pierre Napo} on, who Was represent .tive of the people in the Con- stitucet Asembly of 1343, and ia the Legis! tive Assom nd Prince A ine, represen- tative os tae people in the Legislative Assem- bly. Lhe grandsons are the cons of the Prince de Carino: one, Priuee Joseph; tho second, Prince Luci _ who Ja taking orders, and the who is being educa- eror, in a military s leaves, also, sever- ried to Count glish Paper. made of the ho Mention is Amerienn By: tes, sithough recognized as legitimately betonging to the Napoleonic stock by the present ~ —_—______ > “Well, Alizk, how’s brother Ike ‘get- ting ans?” “Oh, first rate—got a yood startin the world: married a widow who has got nine children.’? eS LT ZNTS OF COZAN STEAMERS. Leaves Day. Vit soaps nutpanspton ..New York. A ornin gieamers leave New York On the 5th and 20t of cach month. ABKAVALS AT PAINCIZAL HOTELS. Drewns’ Hotel—r Pr. é M. BROWN BH Brrrv, Va BH Moailikin, BH k. Ala W Z Beal : jo Md JU Stansbury, Md W J Murray, Va JM Setry. do GW Hilary, Md T = Jonnston a lady, a A G M Johuston, do Rev T R Wynkoop and lady, Del Mics Hf J Bedford, do W G Mevabe, Va i C Maguire, NY Miss Whiting. do © J Hyde, do Miss Moedy. do RL Bass, Ga er & lady, Md A Olcott & ladv, Mo do Mis< M E Triplett, do 1, Wistray & lady, Va J Cox, lad; & son, O WE Walker, La Miss L Hilisrd, de Md HF Walworth & neice, y, do Ark ws and lady, ,» do & & bro, do FE Dut © Bowie & is Miss Carter, & 3. c. wILtanD J McCormick, dr, ch’d id svt, do bes, La Fauikner, Va Jones, Pa W J Davisand ly, Ky JW Kaivaiseh, NY ii H Splinge, W Rice, do W UM iiumphrey, Md SB Smith. do Kirkwood Houso—: nm. & a. XIREWOOB. M W Anderson, Va M B Cage 2, € W W Castinel, Ky R Carothers, Va PK Uenderscn, Mass 1 Southa!!, Va Miss LS Southall, do Va Mi vuthalt; do ly & son, Mrs ton. SC Miss Sinuleton, do JH Watmough, Pa di G 3 Hodson, Mass AJ Tare, Tex United States Hotel—xz.c. wackner, JP Hicks, O R Stone U Le Grange, La A B Moore, do Miss M Lewis, NJ F C Carlton, do P M Raymond, Ind vr, do J Butier AA Amos, Va M W Clusky, DC J Manvei, do J Scott ‘T M Spears, do C Raadolph, Md Americin Hotel—uvrLezower & Lovett. Bd Lee, Va ‘T W Ca'npbell, Ma af Cale. Me W Miler, do v Worthington. Md Mr Lene, Ja Hi Englisu, do” D Erown, Md J Shriver, Va DK Winder O J White, do G W Roteits, Va W D taylor, do Mr Barding, Ma Noms The grant of land proved June 10, a railroad “from town of ST. JOSEPH, in said adjusted as Miscellaneous. No. Si. FOR RESTORING CERTAIN to market in the State of Missouri.— made by the act of Congress ap- 1852, to afd in the construction of the town of HANIBAL to the far as cable, NOTICE 13 HEREBY Otven that all the vacant lands heretofore withdrawn and withheld from sale or entry along the route of the said road, which lie outside of the limits ofsiz miles on eae’ ated in the u: of townships, which have not been selected Spe of a same, situ- oned towns! an 3 cr shall othe in virtue of any grant made by Congress, or legally claimed by pre-emption, and which | MORE, andall to private entry at the date of with- drawal, will ‘be restored on ie were subj to private entry on ahd after Monday, the 16th day of September next, at the prices fixed by ed, durin: wr an of restoration, A due’ wi North of the base North 56*, of 56*, S8*, 59% and - Townships 51 st, 1854, which which withheld from market, on the day to wit: At the land office at PALMYRA. cspal meridian. Township 55, of range 2 Chasez 54 and townships 55 and North half of townshi 56* and 53*. of range 4 North half of towaship 51 and townships 55*, 60, of range 5 Townships 54, 55*, 56% the vraduation act of the 4th of eae the time to be de the lands shall have been line and west of the fifth prin- p S4 and townships 55*, 1 00* and 60, of range 6 ) 55%, 57; 53%, 59 and 60 of range ‘Townships 54, 55*, 57*, 58 and 59, of range 8 ‘Townships 54, 5o*, 57*, 58 and south half of 59, of range 9 North half of township 51, 56*, 57#. 58 and 59, of rai North half of township 51, and stabs 55, 56*, 58%, 59, and south ha'f of 60, of range L North half of t 56%, 58%, 59 and south b: Townships 55, 56, 58, 59 and south half of 60, of none 13 At the land office at MILAN. orth of the base line and ‘west of the fifth prin- Townships 56*, —— oy ‘ownships 56#, range 15 ‘owuships 56#, range 16 ‘Townships 56*, range 17 range 18 Townships 56*, Tange 21 ‘ownsh ips 56*. Townships 56* North of the base ce Township 55, of 21, 22 and 23 At the land offic: North of the base li tipal meridian ee 55, 6 of range oc reas North b: ps orl alf of t 50, 55%, 59 and s North half of 56*, 59%, 59 and south hal North half of townsbip 54 and townships 5c, 7,59 and south half of 60, of range half of township 54 6%, S3* North 56*, 53* and 59, of North half 56*, 53% and 59, of North half 58, 57, 58, 59 and so Townshi of range 37 » 5°*, 50 and sauth half of 6, of rans North half of township 54 and tow of townsbi F, 3S#, and 59, of range North half of township 54 and townships 55, of townshi Si, 58% and 59, of 1 range St nen eee te North half of townshi; 50%, 57%, 55%, 59 and sont North half of towushi PS 51, 55, 56, 53, ‘Township 55 of range 38. re townships 55*, lownship 54 and townships 55, of 60, of ranze 1! pal meridian. 58*, 59 and south half of 60, of 58*, 59 and sovith half of 60, of 58%, 59 and south half of 60, of 58%, Sand south half of 60, of Townships 56*, 58*, 59 and south half of 60, of ae 6*, 5A%, 59 and south half of 60, of ownshi ps 56#, 53%, 59 and south half of 60, of range 20 So, 59 and south half of 60, of 7 58*, 59 and 60. of range 22 , 53, 59 and 6%, of range 23 At the iand office at FAYETTE. me and west of the fifth prin- pal meridian. Tanges M4, 15, 16, 17, PLATTSBURG. and west of the fifth prin- ‘*, 59%, and 60, of range ips 55, 56%, 58+, 59 and south half of 60, ‘Townships 55, 564, 58%, 59 and suuth half of 60, ownship 51 and tow! uships 55, 27 half of 60, of ran: ship 54 and towns! hips 55, of 60, of rangeave 2 a ky & and townsh 3. range 31 ess oes and townships 55, range 33 54 and townships 65, half of 60, of range 35 S4. and townships 55, of 60, of range 36 99 and south half of 69 ath hi The townships marked thus * being onl | gle of townships or those ent by the atzouilie ital Pre-emption claims w! above lands within the acts of 3d 27th March, 1851, stored to market, arch, 1353, and under the act of ich attach to any of the the fifteen-mile limiis under to any of the lands hereby re- be proven up prior to the xed for the restcration of the lands to private a entry, oras soon as tice. Simultaneous applications for the same tract by Persons or parties said tract will be two or more pet up at auction, a Practicable after seeing this no- nd awarded tothe highest bid- er among such applicauts according to the rule in such cases. Given under fice, at the ci of July, A ‘*D my hand, at the General Land Of- of Washington, this fourteenth 1855. day by order of the President: ; Jy 18—tawew O ‘Weavers’ harness. ration of said pate 1ith day of Ueto) United States Patent Office, Wasa the petition of Asrauam Howe.& Sings GRANNis8, of Hudson cous wy N.¥ ing for the extension of a on the 11th day of October, 1 ment in he “manufacture of “wire hed fh GEO. C. WHITING Acting Commiss': 2 TON, Aug. 8, 1955§ - York, pi » for an improve- for seven vers from the expi- ent. which takes piace on the T, 1935: Itis ordered, that the said petition be heard at the Patent Ot: tober neat, at 1 notified to appear have, why said file in the Patent © set forth in writing. the day of nearing party to be nsed at and tronsmitted in the ottice, which will be furn‘ishe ‘The testimony in the ease will be closed on the depositions and other lied upon as testimony must be filed in Sth September ; en Monda’ o'clock m tition ought not to Persons opposing the extension, y,the Sth day of Oc- 5 and all persons are and show cause, if any they be granted. are required to ice their olyjections, specially at least twenty days befo Mrony filed by either the said hearing must be taken aceordause with the rules of don applicatioa. apers re- Fie oftice on or before the morning of that day; ihe argu- ments, if any, within t Ordered, also, that this notice be the U successive weeks be. next, the day fon, Intelligencer, and Star, W: ve «Jays thereafter. ublished in ashington, altimore; Evening Argus, igulite American, &. York; Mass; once a week for thres previous to the 8th day of Octo- | of hearing. SHUGERT, Acting Conunissioner of Pateats. P.$.—Ediiors of the above papers wiil please send their bills to t he Patent Ulfice, with a paper ice au 9—law3w United States Pateat Office, Washington, July 30, 1855. O*. ey EER of James Gameiz and Josern 8. LL, of ion of seven years mm which takes place 1s5— the Pater ber, 1395, at 12 o’c have, why sai Persons opposin file in the Patent € set forth in writ’, ie Lestimony f. 30th of November relied upon as test on or before: the 1 ments, if any, wit Ordered, also, the Union, In D. C5 Republi Philadelphia, Pa.; and Baquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio—onc: three successive weeks previous to the 10th of December next, th co) au l—law3w of December, 1841 pparatus for taouldi TO) notified to =k Ge pet the day of hearing; all testimony 1 party to be used, at the bearing must be takec transmitted in accordance with the rules of th Ste, which ‘Will be furnished on applic: and send their bills to the Patent Ottice, with a paper containing this notice. Cincinnati, Ohio, praying for @ patent granted to them on for an improve. ng candles’? for the @xpiration of said patent, on the 30th day of December, itis ordered, that thie said petition be heard at Ottice on N onday, the 10th of Decer:- lork, m3 and all persons 9nd show cause, if any th i‘ion ought not to be granted. s the extension are required ' vilice their objections, specia ng, at least twenty days beg ad by eit! ion a the case will be closed on the j depositions and other papers imony, must be filed in the office norning of that yy; the argu- bin ten days thereafter. hat this notice be published in ar, Washingte avening Scientitic American, N a week for n, Baitlmore ; Lig e day of heart S T. SHUGERT, Acting Commissioner of Patents P. 8.—Editors of the above papers will please July, 1855. lnternational See THERN QUARTERLX REVIEW for | n Contents: Law, The Jesuits Russia, Lamartine Chief Justice Teney on Usui Peter the Great, Countess of Hlessington Homeopathy, Copper in the U. 3. Massac’ tts, Criticisms, &c. rate toe $5 per annum. au. FRANCK TAYLOR. Be Sl en gee hammers dee tabvah hans Pees DRAWING PENCILS from tac several manufactories of Bausch, Hardmuth, Walter and Conte, tinported direct from the mu: kers in Paris, b: 3 y H° ARD' re Reports, vol jy 2s FRANCK TAYLOR. u. Ss. SUPREME COURT 17, just renee and for sale FRANCK TAYLOR ees LANK BOOKS of all kinds and sjces for sule at unusually i. wes ow Pr TRANCK TAYLOR.’ - | m.,and arrive at the bead of the Great Falis af 11. t granted to them | Seneca at 1, Edward’s Ferry 3 a F , 18, 19, 29, | i j ] Information for Travelers. forma BY RAIDSOAD DIRECT TO, THE WEST., THE NEW YORK aND LIVERPOOL % hours! Bunning Time between W: Cincinnati 27 hours !! THROUGH TICKETS AND BAGGAGE CHECKS TO BE HaD IN WASHINGTON. HE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAIL ROAD rin de : its MW esters: connections, now olfers inducements os WASHINGTON, BALTI- Travellers between portions of the WEST, NORTH- WEST, and the SOUTHWEST. Theconnection betweemthe ‘Trains from Wash- ington and the Trains bound West from Balti- more is always promptly made at the Wash‘ Ly Junction Gaety: called the Relay House) 9 from Baltimore. This is the only change of cars required between Washington and the Ohio river. Bi e is checked through to Wheeling at the Washington Station, and rechecked trans- ferred there, (with the passer ) without charge, for those holding Through Tickets for .points ‘be- ond. ‘The connecting Trains leave Washington ily at6a.m.and4% p.m. On Sundays atthe latter hour only. At WHEELING direct connection is made with the trains of the CENTRAL OHIO RAIL- ROAD, running from Bellaire, on the» Ohio, near Wheeling, through Cambridge, Zanesville, and Newark, to COLUMBUS. These trains connect at Newark with the cars of the Newark, Mansfield and Sandusky Railroad for Sandusky, Toledo, Detroit, Chie: St. Louis, etc. . ‘AL COLUMBUS the C. G. Railroad trains con- nect with the fast trains of the Little Méami Rati- road to Xenia, Cincinnati, Louisville, ete. At XENIA (on Little Miami Railroad) connection is formed with the trains through Dayton, to Indian- apolis, Terre Haute, Lafayette, Chicago, Rock Island, St. Louis, ete. 17 Passengers holding Through Tickets for Memphis, Vicksburg, Natchez, New Orleans, etc., which are aiso soldat Washington—are trans- ferred at Cincinnati to the Mail Steamers on the Ohio. ‘Tickets for Evansville, Cairo, and St. Louis are sold by this ronte. . Hea For CLEVELAND, and via Cleveland t Toledo, Detroit, Chicago, etc., tickets are sold, when the Ohio is navizable between Wheeling and Wellsville (forty miles) where a_connection with the Clevel and Pittsburg Railroad is made. Tequested to notice that while this Travelers are is the only route affording Through Tickets and Checks in Washinton, it is also the shortest, most gpeedy, and direct to nearly all the leading ioe in the great West. The distance from Washington to Cincinnati is but 653 miles, abont 100 miles shorter than by any other route! FARE, BY THROUGH TICKET, FROM WASHINGTON :—To Wheeling, $9 50; Colum- bus, $13 65; Dayton, $15 50; Cincinnatl, $16 OU; Louisville, railroad, $18 65, by steamer from Cincinnati, $18 00; Indianapolis, $17 land, $12 50; Toledo, $15 80; Detroit, pee Chicago. $2065 and $1950; St. Loui: wa Bs Nv S31; etc. HARPER'S IEDMONT, OAKL. ssengers may leave Washi % .m. For the minor way stations between Baltimore and Wheeling, take 6 a. m. train from Washington. A i9~ For trains to and from Baltimore, Anapolis, ete., see special advertisements. i[>" For farther information, Through Tickets. &c. apply to THOMAS H. PARSONS, Agent, at Washington Station. JOHN H. DONE, Master of ‘Transportation, Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad, Baltimore. may 3—i i. TO THE PUBLIC, MNHE STEAMERS MOUNT Lite! and 1 stop at Al- P| Seiaiat exandria, both day and nigbt, an Sofie B at the landings on the Potomac river: Fare by these boats, viz: To Alexundria., +80 125 ‘To Marbury’s... 10 To Cockpit Point... -159 To Quantico... 10 To Sandy Point. 150 To Aquia Creek. -2W Excursion tickets to Aquia Creek and return, fn- cluding diuner or supper, $2. A deduction on this charge will ve made to parties of ten or more, wishing a daylivbt or moonlight Excursion. 7 will aiford to our citizens 4 pieasant recre- a from the heat and dost of the city at very moderate rates. IS, Captain. to GEO. MATTIN , Sup ent oO! Washing- ton and Fredericksburg Steamboat Company. Jy 4—eo3w a ee oe CANAL PACKET LINE TU PUINT OF ROCKS. HE Cane] Packet CONGRESS having heen thoroughly repaired end put Si in first rate order (the mac Ty 2ee5 bein removed and horse power substitulan co tinues making her regular trips between George- town and the above e. The Boat will leave the wharf of W_H.& 1.6 Ritter for Point of Rocts on MONDAYS, WED- NESDAYS and FRIDAYS at? o’clocka and the Point of. Kocks for Georgetown on ak DAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS at the same hour, stopping at the different landings alone the line for the reception and landing of passengers and freight, going and returning. ‘The Boat will leave Georgetown at 7 o'clock a. ts Monocecy 5¥, | Knowlan's Ferry 6, and Point of Rocks at 7 reths i { i | | Convey © | for ALEXAND ? | lng ample time f iV -™m. Returning, leave Point at 7a. m., Know- fan's Ferry at 7%, Monocacy 8, Bdward’s Perry 11, Senee: Great Fails 3%, and arrive at George- to 1. tough either way $2. Meals served regularly on board the boat at mod erete prices. CHARLES MERRILL, Capt. je B—atr ORANGE & AL mia SXANDRIA RAILROAD. FIYWICE a between WASHINGTON and the SO H, via ALEXANDRIA, GOR- DONSVILLE and RICHMOND—no night line on posing Leave Washington x before 6 o'clock am Leave Alexandria “7 “ am Leave Washington “© 7 & pin Leave Alexandria x “% &§ & oy FARES BY NIGNT LINE. From Weshington and Alexandria, to Gor- donsville.... Prom Gordo: Travelers will dnd the morning cheap- est, most pleasant and expeditious route to the Greeubrier White Sulphur, Fauquier White Sul- sail Warm, Hot, Alum and Capon Springs, Warrenton, Charlottsville, Staunion, Strasburg, Wiachester, Harrisonbury, Lexington, Weir's Cave, Natural Bridge, Lurey, New Market, Mid- dleburg, &c. 3 25 225 From: Alexandria to -22 00 ‘ “ 3 50 « “ . 450 " Staunton, - = 6 00 ae sie Strasbu: - - 350 “ re Winchesler, - - 350 “« “ I 43 - 5 2 passeay TA, a distance of 6 moos. H. W. VANDEGRIFT Gen. Supt. sy 14 POTOMAC RIVER COMPA? AMER ALIC CAPT. SAMUEL BAKER ILL LEAVE WASHINGTON AT Sik o'clock w.m.,and ALEXAN- ,. DRIA at 7 o'clock, a. m.— avn TUESDAY MORNINGS—For Mattox, Currioman, L.. Machodoc, Piney Point, Einsale, and Cone. On FRIDAY MORNINGS—For Cha; Wicomico, Leonardtown, Piney Point, Si. and Con On DNESDAY, (returaing)—Leave Cone at 4 o'clock, a. m., for St. Mary's, Piney Point, Leonardtown, Wicomico, and Chapel Point. On SATURDAY, (ceturning)—lLeave Cone at ‘o'clock. a. m., for Kinsale, Piney Polat, L. Ma- chodoc, Currioinan, and Mattox. ‘The A. C. Price will call at the usual landings on the river when signals are made. By order of the Pourd: JAMES P. SMITH, President. Alexandria, Va., June 1, 1855. jo ls—e STEAMBUATS CONNECTING wits LACH TRAIN OF CARS ARRIV ing in Washingtoa e: Alexan- om a.— The Steamers THUGS. COL- YER or GEORGE WASAIN&TOS will make the above c tion Washington at 6 m., for th ¢ ime train on their arrival. 4S furnished on the boats, connect with all the trains from Bal- SAM’L GEDNEY, Captain. ST 1 Point, Mary’s, FOR MOUNT VERNON, N TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS—FARE, round trip, $1; from Alexandria 75 cents —The steamer THOMAS, CUOLLYER leaves Washington at lexan- dria ai 9% @’clock. Coaches leave the Capitol for the boat at 8 o'clock. Coach fare 10 cents. Per- sons Wishing the coaches will leave their residence with George & Thomas Parker, , Refreshments on the boat. ‘cet G—: SAM’L GEDNEY, Captain. -limself to gil UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMER = IPS COMPRISING are ATLANTIC, PACIFIC cat, a) BALTIC ADR PRICE OF PASSAGE: From New York to Liverpool, in firstcabin, in, outs Exclusive use of extra size staterooms, - From Liverpool to New York, £30 and £0 An experienced attached to each ship. Ne berth can be secured until paid for. For it or > apply to aes Std ‘ POLTins & CO., : 56 Wall street, New York. BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO., Si iceat E. 6. RORERTS & co." 26 Rue Notre Dame des Vic! GEORGE H. DRAPER. ine ee vg ieee will not be accomnta- le , silver, 1 Specie, lewelry, Gious stones’ or metals, unless bills’ of vare signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex- pressed. nov 16—1y ST WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD, Havre. a MANGE OF HOURS.—0On and after Mon- day, the 23d instant, the Trains will ‘ Leave Washington at 6 and &}¢ a. m., and 3 and .m. GF Sunday at 4% p. m. é Leave Baltimore at 44 and 9% a. m., and 3. and Im. es Sunday at 4% a. m. ap 23—tr T. H. PARSONS, Agent. SE Seen er Cea tye ALEXANDRIA & WASHINGTON BOATS. A Ipehe Steamer GEORGE WASHINGTON wil) leave at the following hours. Fare 12 cents. The THOMAS COLLYER, when not other ways engazed, will make trips on the route at al- ternate hours. hee Washington at 6,8, 9X, 114, 2, 4, 5%, and 7. ; Leave Alexandria at 7, 9, 194, 1%,3%,4X, and *. $.—The Boat will leave Alexandria at 1X fF. m., or immediately on the arrival of the cars. jy7—a JOB CORSON, T0 ALL THAT VALUZ THEIR SIGHT. wes ES to call the attention to all that suffer w defective sight, caused by aze, sick- : . jedicated being the most ness and particularly from’ glasses injudiciously | YOUr M Aparatus as 2 > “a venient and effectual mode of applying anythin: selected, to his superior epEcTA LES and of the kind I have seen. No doubt thousands | GLASSES carefully ground by himself toa tme spherical accuracy, and brilliant transparency, Suited precisely atid beneficially to the wearer ac- cording to the concavity or convexity of the eye Very numerous are the ill effects caused to the Precious organ of sight from the commencement of using glasses in not being precisely suited, by the use of an Optometer; and the practice of many years, enables him to measure the focal disease of the eves, and such glasses that are absolutely re- ; ete will be furnished with precision and satis- ction. 4. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage- ment already obtained. and further solicits the pa- tronage of those that have not yet availed ther- selves of his aid. Persons that cannot conveniently call, by send- ing the glasses in use, and stating how many inches they can read this print with their specia- cles, can be supplied with such that will improve their sight. Innumerable testimonials to be seen ; and sefer- ences given to many who have derived the greatest euse and comfort from his glasses. Circulars to be had gratis, at his office, No. 512 Seventh street, three doors from Odd Fellows’ Hall, up stairs. Norvoix, September 7, 1854. Sir—The Spectacles you made for me suit very well, and seem to have improved my sight more than any other I have lately tried. LITT. W. TAZEWELL. I have tried a pair of Spectacles obtained from Mr. Tobias, and"tind them of great assistance my sight, and corresponding with his description ofthe focus. I recommend him asa skillfal opie clan. HENRY A. WISE. Mr. J. Tostas : Sir—The pair of § furnished me yesterday are pari torytome. They are very decide be I sess, and I am: the owner of eign: or nine peir. curefully selected in diferent places and from o: ticlans recommended to me on account of thelr rofeesional standing in England, France and the Jnitead States. 1 have been also picused with your remerks and directions on the treatment of the eyes, for the purpose of preserving and improv- ing the sight. Respectfully, youra, CHAS. CALDWELL, Professor of M. C., Louisville, Ky. Lyxcusvre, Nov. 10, 1854. Mr. John Tobias having furnished me with Glasses, by which I bave beem greatly aided (my vision having suffered greatly from toed at night in my earlier life) it affords me the hiyhest paras to say that I consider btm a skilifel prac- cal optician, and well prepared to aid those who tmoay need his professional services. WM. B. ROUZIE, Elder of Methodist Conference. Witmincron, N. C., Jan. 27, 1854. Mr. J. Topias: Dear Sir—I am happy to say that the Spectacles which I obtained from you last week are entirely satisfactory. From an inequal- ity in the visual ranze of my eyes, I have hereto- fore found great cmon f in getting glasses of the proper focal distance. {t affords me pleasure to tate that, by the aid of your optometer, this difa- ualty has been happily obviated so thet the vlasses you furnished me aredecided!y the best Pied to say eyes <= I beavers yet used. ery respectfully, yours. R.B. DRANE, Rector of St. Jumes’ Parish. mecerne of Interior, May 7, 1355. From natural defects and the unequal range of my eyes, { have been com several years. 1 have tried different ‘opticians without obtaining glasses ——— a to my eyes. Four months since Mr. ‘Tobias made two pairs especialiy for me, which I have found to ed to use glasses for serve me perfecily.. ” the use of his optometer | the afflicted. Mr. Luck says he bas never known he is enabled to adapt Glasses minutely to the eye. | it to fail when taken acco! to directions. T most cela | recommend Mr. Tobias to ull Dr. MINGE, 2 practi Physician, end for- desayaste hinckin oee ee and bear my testl- | merly of the City Hotel, in the city of Richmond, HENRY & BALDWIN, says he has wil in a number of instance Assist. 8cc’y to sign Land Warrants, jy 1B-tt MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF GEORGE- TOWN COLLEGE, Corner of Fand Tweifth sts., Washington. ae next Annual Course of Lectures will com- mence on Monday, the Sth of November, and éud in March following. . FACULTY: Nogie Younes, M.D., Professor of Institutes and Practice of Medicine. FLopoarpo Howarp, M.D, Professor of Ob stetrics and the Diseases of Women aud Chil- Jouxson Extot, M. D., Professor of Anatomy. Jamus E. Moucan, M. D., Professor of Medical Jurisprudence and Brains d.M. Sxyoer, M.D , Professor of Surgery. Bens. F Craig, M D., Professor of Medical Chemistry and Physiology Go. C. Scuarvren, M.D , Professor of Materia Medica and Therapeutics. Jouxson V.D. MippLerow, M. D., Demonstrator of Anatomy. * VEES: For a full course....... Matriculation, paid only once. Graduation.......... see Demenstrator’s ticket... + 100 The Preliminary course will commence Octo- ber Ist and continue until November Sih. Lectures free to Medical Students. ‘Ihe Lectures will be delivered during the af- ternoon and evening. ‘This time of lecturing bas been customary in the College since its establish- ment, and is found to be advantageous to the stu- dent. FLODOARDO HOWARD, M. D. Dean, No. 322 F street north. au 4—lawtNovs REESE’S EAGLE PLUMBING AND GAS. FITTING DEPOT. NHE subscriber res) ‘ally announces to his friends and the public in general that he has received the first lot of the celebrated DODGE’S QOUBLE ACTING SUCTION AND FORCE PUMP, which received the SI ER MEDAL at the date sir of the Metropolitan Mechanics’ Insti- tute, and is now pre; to furnish y favor him with fe 5 sigh pe His stock of GAS FI XTURES passed in the District. me ere aes With his corps o* competont ‘workmen he ides any orders in th v demich NG line with focno on All work done warranted to give complete eat JOHN REESE, may 3—tf corner 6th st. and Pa. avenue, eR SR ie aie Tie atl De YOU WANT FIRST RATE ICE | | INBALATION FOR THE CURE © ASTHMA AND CONSUMPTION. NEW AND VERY WONDERFUL !!1 ? WONDERFUL has recently been A Made by Dr. Ct of tay in the treat- atthe ly We refer to Dr aa HY- HALING HYGEAN VAPOR inf bas cured me of J.F. KEESBERRY, Duncanazon, Ps. 1 am cured of the Asthma of tea years’ standing by Dr. Wortciare MARGARE ‘TON, Brooklyn, N. ¥. MES. PAUL, of No. § Hammond street, N. Y., ‘was Of & severe case of Bronchitis by the Hygeena. My sister has been cured of a distressing b of several years? tending, and decided to be in- curable by ree: She was cured in one month by the * . J.H. GAUDERT, P. M. Richmond, Me. The Rev. Dr. CREEVER, of New York, testi- fies of our medicine in the foliowing language : New Yor, Nov. 15, 1554. Dear Sir: I think highly of Dr. Curtis’s Hyge- 2na as aremedy in diséases of the throat and lunys. Having had some unity to testify its eiitca- ey, I am cont¥inced it is a mostexcellent rem - say, both the Syrup and the inhaling jon to the chest. Sa 8. CENTER writes us as follows: Hed me that, whatever may be the composition our preparation, it is no im but an excel - tent remedy. I wish, for the sau cf the afflicted, that it might be brought withiz to sae of all. DR. JOHNS, one of the mest caatecisd cians in New York writes as folisgpet Dr. Curtis—Dear Sir—Having witnessed the excellent effects of your Hygeana er Inhalting Hv- ‘ ee i vagiaewy Cherry Syrup, im cave of Chrox ronchitis, and being much in faverof counter ir- ritation in affections of the thr Bronchial tub-~ and lungs, I can therefore c! Vv recommend wh comes may be relieved, and many cured, by using your medicines. I must here et toad that I am < aged to presc or using secret com: oe ut this tittle neatly contri article, ual es a fects in the case above alluded me to speak in its favor. You are at liberty to use this in any way you May think pooper. aah é 23; a urs, &e., Pee a TORNS, M. Dy a re. & PERKINS and BOYD & Fi peat ne Dee teaay of the Uni our packages sen’ any © - ted States for ten dollars. = N. B.—Dr. Curtis’s H No. 609 Houston street, Price three dollars Sold by CURTIS. PAUL, a isthe ORIGINAS. and ONLY GENUINE ARTICLE; ali others are base imitations, or vile and injurious counter- feits. Shun them as would POISON . For sale in Wash’ by CHAS. STOTT, Pa. avenue, near 7th street, and J. B. MOORE, in the First Werd. may 24m CARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE. THE GREAT PURIFIER OF THE BLOOD! NOTA PARTICLE OF MERCURY IN IT. AN INFALLIBLE REMEDY for Scrofule, King’s Evil, Rheumatism, Obstinate Cutane- pruptl Pimples or Pustules on the face Blotches, Boils, Chronic Sore Eyes, Ring Wert or Tettes, Scald Head, Enlarzement and Paiu of the Bones and Joints, Stubborn Ulcers, Sy- philitic Disorders, Lumbago, Spinal © plaints, and all the diseases arising from am in- Foaicious use of Mercury, Imprudence im Life, or Impurity of the Blood. VHIS VALUABLE MEDICINE, which hes become celebrated for the number of extrac: dinary cures, efected through its agency, bas in- duced the ae sgrrgicd et the urgent request of their friends, to offer it to the public, which they dx with the utmost confidence tn its virtues end wor- derful curative properties. The following certif cates, selected m 4 large number, are, howev stronger testimony than the mere word of the prv Prietors ; and are all a well km in their localities, and of the highest respectab!1!- ty, many of them residing in the city of Rich- mond, Va. F. BOYDEN, Esq., of the Exc Hotel, Richmond, known elerywiere, enye bet tne sort the Medicine called Canrza’s Spatien Mrx- TUEB, administered in over a hundred cases, in nearly all the diseases for which it is recommend- ed, with the most astonishingly good results. He says it bs the most extraordinary medicine he has ever seen. AGUE AND FEVER—GREAT CURE —1 hereby certify that for three years | had Ague and Fever of the most violent description. ad ser- eral Physicians, took large quantities of Quinin Mercury, and I believe all the Tonics advertised. but all without permanent relief. At last I tried Carter’s Spanish Mixture, two bottles of which effectually cured me, and I am happy to say I have hed neither chills or fevers since. Ic sider it the best Tonic in this world, and the medicine that ever reached my case. JOHN LONGDEN. Bzaver Ditca, near Richmond, Va. C. B. LUCK, Esq., now in the city of R: mond, and for many in the Post Office, such confidence in the Sgr orga, bl of Car- ter’s Spanish Mixture, that he bought un- wards of 58 bottles, which be has given away to the effects of Carter's Spanish Mixture, which were most truly surprising. He says in 2 case of Consumption, de) mt on the Liver, the good effects were won indeed. SAMUEL M. DRINKER, of the firm of Drin- ker & Morris, Richmond, was cured of Liv. Complaint of three years peng by the use of two bottles of Carter's Spanish Mixture. GREAT CURE OF SCROFUL4 —The ¥:4!- tors of the Richmond Republican had a serva employed in their press room, cured of viole Scrofuia, combined with Rheumatism, which e tirely disabled him from work. Two botiles Carier’s Spanish Mixture made a perfect cure of him, and the Editors, ina ae notice, say they “cheerfally recommend it to all who are afflicte, with any disease of the blood.”’ STILL ANOTHER CURE OFSCROFUL# Thad avery valuable boy cured of Scrofula }y Carter’s Spanish Mixture. I consider it truly = valuable medicine. JAMES M. TAYLOR, Con- ductor on the R. P.and P. R. R.Co., Richmond, Va. SALT RHEUM OF TWENTY YEARS STANDING CURED .—Mr. JOHN THOMP- SON, resi in the city of Richmond, was cured by three bottles of Carter’s Spanish Mixture, of Salt Rheum, which he had for nearly twenty ears, and Which all the physicians ~ f the city could not cure. Mr. Thompson is a well knowa merchant in the city of Richmond, and bis cure is most remarkable. WM. A. MATTHEWS. servant cured of Carter’s Spanish of Richmond, hed a Epailts, in the worst form, by ixture. He says he cheerfully recommends it, and considers it a very invaluable medicine. EDWIN BURTON, commissioner of the revo- Sei a) Aardman the — of Carter's panis' ture ani yphilitie Caer, and says it is a perfest cure for that horrible dis- ease. WN. G. HARWOOD, of Richmond, cured of old Sores and Ulcers, which disabled him from walking. Took a few bottles of Carter's Spanish Mixture, and was enabled to walk without acrutch, in a short t:me permanently cured. + Principal Depots atM. WARD, CLOSE& Co. No. 8 Maiden Lane. New York.” of, T. W. DYOTT & SONS, No. 182 North Second street, Phi - SBENNET BEERS, No. 125 Mein street, ichmond, a. And for sale by CHARLES STOTT, Weshing- ton, D.C; HENRY PEEL, Alexandiia, und iv $1 f aa rtd » OF SIX bottles for Bs. (Tres. ee ee HIRTS MADE TO ©: +—Genuemen NS) best quality of Ske ele eet ‘warranted to fit, at the lowest New York oe STEPHENS yew Fa tol ron Hall, Physi- | Lane. or Post Ofice Box 579, Aan to, bave induced | Sea's 1s [aa iLaile @7ecti, aHIMMLITALATISL, ~~ HGETV1F TETTREL TDI FETET TTP g PRIVATE mEpicaL TREATISE PHILOSOPHICAL VIEW OF MARRIAGE, sv LA OROLK, M. D., mB BANY, N.Y {17-200 Pages and 190 Fine, Plain, and Ookred Price onty Twenty-Five Conte. Sent Pree of Postage to all parts ef the Union. (CHEAPEST BOOK EVER FUBLISHED— oo that of the FIPTY CENT OR DOL- LAR PUBLICATIONS. It treats on the PHYSIOL- enti Price TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Five for fr —, Mailed to all —_ Jn ‘States. iB ‘hose who may consalt Dr. LA diseases upon which this or by mail. Medi- cine sent to any rections, safely all observation. Address Dr. M. B_ LA CROIX, So. abies Othice epen daily from on Sunday from 2 until 5 p. m. I> Ofice REMOVED from No. to si Maiden Lane, Albany, N. dec 7— DOUCTOK HVUOFLAND'S CELEBRATED GERMAN BITTERS, PREPA BY Dr. C. M. JACKSO ladelphia, Pa., WILL EPFECTUALLY CURE LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA, Jaundice, Chromic or Nervows Debility, Dis- the Kidneys, and Diseases Grising from @ Disordered Liver or Stomach. feeb as ——— inward Piles, Fullness, ar Blood to the Read, Acidity of the Stomach, Nan- "4 bu: Disgust for food, Fullness, or Weight in the Stomach. Sour Eructations, Sink- ing or Fluttering at the Pit of the Swimming of the Head, Hurried and Dificuit Breathing, Fluttering ot the Choking or Suffocating Sensations when in Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots of W fore the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in the Read, Det- ciency of Perspiration, Yellowness of the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Back, Chest, Limbs &c., Sudden Flushes of Heat Burning in the Flesh, Constant Imaginings of Evil, and great Depression of Spirits. ‘HE PROPRIETOR, in calling the attention of the public to this preparation, does so with a feeling of the utmost confidence in its virtues and adaptation of it to the diseases for which ft is recommended. It is no new and untried article, but one that has stood the test of a ten years’ trial before the Amer- ican ple, and its reputation and sale is unri- valled by any similar preparations extant. The testimony in its favor given by the m Fee nent and well-known Physicians and individual: in all parts of the country fs immense. The fol- lowing from North Caroll mitted, referring any who may ‘:Memorabilia,”’ or Practical Receipt . Farmers and Families, to be had gratis of ail the ents for the German Bitters. rincipel Office and Manufactory, 180 ARC STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TESTIMONY FROM NORTH CAROLINA, Certificate of Dr. W. Smith, of Peme Hill, Rich- Jie County, N.C Pine Hict, March 4, 1554. Dx. C. M. Jacnson, Philadelphia—Dear Sir: 1 have been a = of gy » in its worst form, for the last Bve years. Such was my condi- tion for twelve months that the physicians and all ‘ho saw me xaid | must die V hile in this con- dition I_was carried to the waterin ginia, Tennessee, and North vi try the effect of some Cralybeate water in that place. About the last of the week I went intoa drug store to get some medicine for my child and myself. There were several of the village phys!- cians in the store, and one of them seemed to take some interest in my case, and, after asking me some q said be had been a bebe 9 “3 and had been benefitted by the use of HOOF- LAND’s “=RMAN BITTERS, prepered by you, and be insisted that | would try the Bitters. Tistleseamen the next day at my room. in- sisted so much that I would try them that I asked him te get me one bottle. He did it, and I oom- menced taking it as directed, and I was more ben- eBtted by it than aj] the water and medicine | had ever taken After reaching home one of my neighbors came to me for a prescription and medicine, (he a dys- ic.) and I gave him neerly all the Bitters I tee lef, which effected much good in his czse. He has often called on me fo; more of the same kind of medicine, saying he was more benefitted by it than any other he had taken, but I have not been able to get any more for him or myself since ; will you, therefore, please ship me a dozen or more as soon as possible. ly, yours, W. SMITR. D. R. HOOKER, Roger's Store, Wake Co., N., C., October 34, 1855, om pe “Having exper ve" PCE Coo 4 use of HODFLAND'S GER AN BITTERS in Chronic Dysentery and functional derangement of the Liver, and its coucomitant evils, | am desirous of obtaining a quantity of it for the benesit of my community. You will, therefore, please send 8 lot, &c., &e. CERTIFICATE OF WM. J, ATWOOD. Huntevitie, Yadkin Co, N.C November ist, 1855. Dr. C. M. Jackson—Dear Sir: Allow me to ex- press to my sincere thanks for your disco" ofa icine which, to say the least of it, hag ef- fected a cure that all other medicines, that I have taken, have entirely feiled todo. HOOF LANDS. GERMAN BITTERS have cured me of the most stubborn and egeravated case of the PiLes that, perhaps, ever fa to the lot of man. My case is not a stra! in this community, as I am well known In this and the surrounding counties, and can traly say that my recovery bas astounded all my friends and relations, as 1 tried everything recommended, and nothing did me any good un- til 1 was prevailed upon to try the B:! . You are at gen, bc make any use of this communica- tion for the benefit of the afficted, you may think proper. Prely furs, Te WL: 8; ATWoop. These bitters are enzirely vegetable invig- orate and ©: ae neg Pots adults. it, and can be used for infuats as mean and For sale by respectable dealers YZ. D. GILMAN, Wash! 33. L. kip. LL, Georgetown, and J.B. PIERPONT, 1 3 mar 1—ly > v Alexandria We 4tcHes, JEWELRY SILVERWARE, ¢e. M. W.GALT & BRO. are constantly receiving invoices of the above, und offer every urticie in their line at the lowest rates. GOLD AND SILVER WORK of scription made to order, such as TES’ signe, SILVER Te tee a 8 tA Sk DIN? Re Vicks. ae | “4 Precious Stones set in every style, however elab- ESTS, MOTTOES. Mi. W. GALT between N de- MO- orate, ARMS, CR stone. 33: Pa. av., Mt , &c., cut on ‘& BRO., ie inth and Tenth sts. — {

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