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[January, 
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JSaraiiniN Oreat American Museum 
Amusements for Old and Young, 
MOKAL AND Insteuctite, all that is 
WONDEUFtJL AND CURIOUS. IN NATURE, ANIMATK 
and INANIMATE, g.ithered from the 
Four <|taarters of the Globe, 
MAY HERE BE SEEN. 
In addition to the other innumerable attractions have just 
been added 
Xlirec ^laiuaitotla Fat CSirl*^, weii^bing- 
One 1'ou - . . - SOOO Pounds. 
THREE MONSTROUS GIANTS 
OVER 24 FEET. 
X^vo I>>vai"fT'* - • IS I*OMDi4ls cacli. 
TO THE NATURALIST THE MENAGERIE OF LIVING 
ANIMALS EXHIBITS RARE SPECIMENS TO BE 
&EEN IN NO OTHER COLLECTION. 
To amuse and delight 
LADIES, CHILDREN AND" FAMILIES 
daring tlie holiday season, 
A splendid collection of 
FRENCH MOVING FIGURES 
consistinc: of Musicians, Birds, Fountains. Ships, Mills, Rail- 
roads, Steamboats, Balloons, Dancing Ladies, Performing 
Monkeys and a thousand other curious Mechanical Repke- 
BEFTTATiONS OP ANIMATED NATURE lias bceu cxprcssly im- 
ported at a cost of several thousand Dollars. 
O-KE-NA-WA-KAS TRIBE OF INDIANS COMPRISING CHIEFS, 
^Faeriors, and Squaws, are engaged and represent their 
habits, customs War Dances, Scalping Scenes, &c. 
THE BEAUTIFUL AGUARIA, 
or River and Ocean Gardens, first introduced into tliis coun- 
try by Mr. Baruum. in which thousands of Rare Fish are 
seen sporting in Crystal Ponds, afford an entirely new pleas- 
mo, alone worth twice tlie price of admission to the Museum, 
TUe I>raniatie EiiterCaiiimeuts 
are always chosen with care. 
The Advantages of Honesty and Virtue are yiytd- 
LY contrasted with the misery entailed by a Life op 
Dishonesty and Crime. 
To AFFORD an OPPORTUNITY FOR Ladies and Children to 
avoid the crowds at the atternoon and evening entertain- 
ment, a Performance is given every Morning at 11 
O'CLOCK, at which time no extra charge to Lecture 
Room will be made. 
Moving^ IVax Fi^Hves. 
Circassian Girl, Albino Boy. Living Otters. Leaen- 
3ED Seal, Kangaroos, a Menagerie op 50 other Living 
Animals, and A Million of Curiosities. 
Admission 30 cts. Cliildren under 10, 15 rents. 
REEN'S PATENT ROOFING 
Consists of a stout Canvass, impregnated with a per- 
fectly water-proof and incorruptible comfjound. covered on 
both sides with a stout fabric made water-proof bv a solution 
€<■ INDIA RITBRKR. and hardened by a coating o'f PATENT 
METALLIC PAINT. 
It is thoroughly WATER-PROOF. 
It rolls up and unrolls like a piece of oil-cloth. 
It makes the best and most durable READY ROOFING 
ever introduced. 
It is dcsisned for DWELLING HOUSES, BARNS, SHEDS, 
STEAMBOATS and RAILWAY CARS. 
It can be laid down bv anv sensible working man. 
It ^CHEAPER than anv known ROOFING OF EQITAL 
DURABILITY. HENRY SMITH. No. 129 Pearl st. 
W 
/"ANTED two or three crood Nurservmcu. Ad- 
dress or call on JOHX WAMPLEIi. Dayton, Ohio. 
F" ARMER WANTED.— One capable of taking 
char^re of a vegetable farm. EnclLsli. Scotch or German 
preferred. Aadresa F. A. STOW, Trby, New York. 
CABINET ORGANS 
Respectfully invite the attention of the Public to the fact 
that the 
UIVEQlJALiED REPUTATION 
of their instruments is attested. 
1. ISy tite almost unaninions oj>in- 
ions €>^ disting'uislied Organ- 
ists and ITInsicians. 
More than two hundred, including the majority of the or- 
franists of .greatest reputation in New York, Philadelphia, 
Boston. Baltimore, Cincinnati, Chicago, and other principal 
cities of the Union, tog;ether with nearly all the very eminent 
Pianists of thft country, as GoTTScn.\LK, Wm. Mason, Mills, 
San-dekson", Stkakosch, &c., &c. ; also of the most noted 
JIusical Directors, as Maeetzek, EicHBrEO, Thomas, 
Ferrahn. &c., the most popular composers, as Lowell Ma- 
son', BRADBTTKr, ROOT, HASTINGS, and Others ; in short, in- 
cluding acreat majority of those In the whole country whose 
judgment is most valuable in such matters, have given theli- 
written testimony that the instruments made by 
!^In§on & Manilin, 
Excel all others of their class. 
S. Xiy t!ie a-^varsl to tliem of titirty 
C«oid and Silrer medals, or 
oalaer Eirst 5*remiBUiis 
-witliin a fer\x years. 
These have been from the principal industrial fairs in va- 
rious parts 01 the country, at which these instruments have 
heen exhibited in competition with Instruments from all the 
best makers. 
MAy)N & HAMLIN'S iustruments are, indeed the only 
ones of this class to which a Gold Medal has ever been 
awarded in this country. 
3. Ky tlic numerous imitations in 
A^'lueh otiier IVIanuracturers 
tbemselves bear 'n'itncss 
to tlie enTia1>le reputa- 
tion of tlie 
CABIIVET ORGANS. 
A few years since when M. & H. introduced the CABINET 
OR0AN.no instrunipnts of this class in the country were 
known as Cirgans, thonzh many Harmoniums were made. 
Since the CABINET ORGAN has attained so wide a reputa- 
tion, these Harmoniums liavenearlyall changed their names, 
and are now presented as "Organs" of some sort. 
The public are respectfiiUy informed that 
THE CABINET ORC^AST 
Is essentially different in important parts ftom all other Or- 
gans or instruments of its class. Its superiority, which is so 
evident to musical experts as to elicit the almost unanimous 
testimony alluded to, arises 
1. Pi-oni important dilfercnees of construc- 
tion ^vliicli, being patented, can not be used 
by otlier nialcers. 
S. From excellence of materials and perfec- 
tions of vrorkmansliip in every detail* 
By neither of these esclosively, but by both combined, 
the excellence of the CABINET ORGANS is secure,^ 
, Mason & Hamlin 
have fl-om the beginning of their career as Manufacturers, 
made it an invariable rale to aim at the 
VERY HIGHEST EXCFLLENCE 
in every respect. In their factory, economy of manufacture 
is never consulted at the slightest expense of excellence. 
Circulars with full particulars as to styles and prices, and 
many particulars as to points of excellence in this class of 
instruments, and directions for selecting them, will be sent 
gratuitously to any address. 
Salesrooms :--No. 7 Morcer-st,, New-York, 
No. 274 "Wasliin^jton-st., Boston, ITIass. 
ItlASON &: HAITILIN. 
For Thorough Instruction in Vocal Music, 
*. tTse Eassini's Art of Sinking : an Analytical and Prac- 
tical System for the Cultivation of tho Voice This work is 
prepared on a rigidly scientific basis, and universally admit- 
ted to be the most desirable work for teachers and scliohM-3 
Price, for Soprano Voice Complete. $4.00. Abridged, $3.00. 
IPX^ ^^']^^^ ^S'^viV- V*"^- ^*'^"ed post-paid. OLiVer DIT- 
SON & CO.. Publishers, Boston. 
Consisting of 90 
beautiful copies on 
cai-dboard slips, illus- 
trated by 60 cuts and 
a chart. A skillful 
hand taught without 
teachers or schools. 
Its surcess has beer 
wonderful, " f haste, 
beautiful andsimple.'* 
— N. r. Evangelist. 
"The most beautiful 
and scientific of sys- 
tems—an editor has pronounced it— magnificcut. and worth 
\o, instead of fl 50;'-.Jonr. and Mess. Splendid terms to 
T^ii^-^ ^'^"^P' post-nidd, $1 50. Published by BABBITT & 
\^ ILT, Principals of Miami Commercial College, Dayton, O. 
66 1>ASHFULNESS," " SENSITIVENESS," and 
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Address S. R. WELLS, 3S9 Broadway, New York. 
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^v^^^l,^^^^^*^ Volume of HOVEY'S MAGAZINE OF HOR- 
TICULTURE, a monthly Journal of Horticulture. Flori- 
culture and Landscape Art. commences on the 1st of Janu- 
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SiJtjcunen Nos. forwarded on the i ' ^ --^ ■ ■ ■ 
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M-|ERRYMAN'S MONTHLY, a lar^e 
l^** Magazine, devoted to fun and lecrtation, 
40 to 90 illusti-ations each month. Acknowl- 
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Department, Pri^e Ifebus, and Valuable Pi'izes ei'efy month. 
ff^ There is still time to compete for our great prizes. In 
consequence of the great cost of paper, &c.. and expensive 
improvements, our terms for.lSfi5 will be ?l 25 a year, but all 
eubscrioiions sent in this month will be received at $1 a year. 
Sold bv all newsdealers. J. C. HANEY & CO.. 109 Nassau 
St. N. Y. [Editors wishing to X will please send a paper.] 
PREMIUM CHESTER WHITE PIGS.— ProEreny 
Hogs that have taken State and United States Preniinma 
sent by' Express in pairs (not akin) to all parts of the United 
States. Canada. Cuba, and South Alnerica. For Circulai-s, 
prices, &c., Addi-ess N. P. BOYER & CO., Coatesville, Penn. 
PURE Wbitefaced Blaclc Spanisli fowls shipped 
to order at $4.00 a pair. Addrp^s 
LEWIS ESSIG. Canton, OMo. 
Choice and Reliable Seeds* 
SEEDSMAN AND FLORIST, 
SpriBig:ficl4l, Mass., 
Would respectfully inform all who love the culture of 
Flowers and Vegetables that the Eleventh Edttton of his 
SEED CATALOGUE and AMATEUR'S (U'lDE to the 
PUnVEK A^D KITCHKN GARDE V— is now in 
press and will be issued almut Uie Mtli of .lanmirv. Ii will 
contain nearly Onk HrNDUEu P.ages of closely printed 
matter. I>e:iiiiifiil1y illii««tra4t(l ; with a descriptive 
List of upward of Two Titors.wo Vakieties of Floweh 
AND Vegetable Seeds, with explicit directions for their 
culture. Also a list of the clioicest varieties of SMALL 
FRUITS with much other tiisuful inlormation upon the 
subject of Gardening gencrallv. It will be mailed post- 
paid to all applicants enclosing 25 cents. Address as above. 
Tree and Fruit J!iceds by Mail. 
Postage 1-2 Cent per Oz. 
Pear at S." 50 ; Apple and Red Cedar, 50 cents; Norway, 
Spruce and Yellow Locust. ?! 50; Holly, §1 ; Scotch Pine, $2 
50; Balsam Fir. $3; White Piue. $5 ; Hemlock, Spruce and 
American Arbor Vitas, |6— all per lb. Many others in cata- 
logue. THOS. MEEUAN, Germantown Nurseries, Pa. 
THE TRUE CAPE COD CRANBERRY for Octo- 
ber planting, for Upland and cardeu culture, and for 
swamps. Under mvmctliod of cultivation Uie yield Inst sea^ 
son on Upland was over 400 bushels per acre. Explicit di- 
rections for cultivation with prices of plants, with nursery 
catalogue complete, will be sent to any address. 
B. M. WATSON. Old Colony Nurseries, Plymouth, Mass. 
AVillo-*v, for sale at low rates in large or small quan- 
tities. Address M. ALLEN, "The Willows," 
Jlendota, Illinois. 
M 
YWnOLESALK and RETAIL PRICED LIST 
of Garden and Tree Seeds is now ready. 
B. M, WATSON, Old Colony Nurseries, Plj riioutli, Mass. 
BRUCE'S 
CONCENTRATEO FERTILIZER. 
THE BRUCE FERTILIZER CO., noder the 
charge of Mr. Duncan Bruce, continue to make this 
valuable article for farmers. In addition to the large per 
centage of ammonia, it contains over fortvpcr cent, of Solu- 
ble Bone Phosphate of Lime, equivalent to sixty pounds of 
Bone to every hundred pounds of the Fertilizer". Mr. B, has 
disconiinued the use of gypsum, as it was found to give too 
much weight without a corresponding value. For sale by 
leading dealers in Fertilizer and AgrieultTiral Wares Tba 
trade supplied by GEO. E. WHITE & CO.. 55 Cliff-st 
