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paper literature. They have engaged as contributors-for the 
ensuing year the following brilliant array of talent and ge¬ 
nius : 
Mas. Soutiiworth, Emerson Bennett, Mrs. Denison, Grace 
Greenwood and Fanny Fern. 
In the first paper of January next we design commencing 
an Original Novelet, written expressly for our columns, enti¬ 
tled 
THE BRIDE OF TIIE WILDERNESS. 
By Emerson Bennett, author of "Viola,” “Clara Moreland,” 
“ The Forged Will,” Ac. 
This Novelet, by the popular author of “ Clara Moreland,” 
we design following by another called 
THE STEP-MOTHER. 
By Mrs. Ma ry A. Denison, author of “ Home Pictures,” " Gert¬ 
rude Russel,” &e. 
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SKETCHES BY GRACE GREENWOOD, 
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MIRIAN, THE AVENGER: Or, The Fatal Vow. 
By Emma D. E. N. Soutiiworth, author of " The Curse of Clif¬ 
ton," “The Lost Heiress,” “The Deserted Wife,” Ac, 
And—not least^we are authorized to announce a series of 
articles from one who has rapidly risen very high in popular 
favor. They will be entitled 
A NEW SERIES OF SKETCHES. 
By Fanny Fern of “ Fern Leaves,” &c. 
We expect to be able to commence the Sketches of Fanny 
Fern, as well as the series by Grace Greenwood, in the early 
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If ANTERNS1-EDWARDS & TAYNTOR, 390 Broome street, 
M_d New-York, Manufacturers of Hall and Street Lamps, 
with Stained or Cut Glass, Fire Engine Signals made any 
style or pattern. Glass bent for Clocks, Barometers and Bow 
Windows. Constantly on hand every style and pattern of 
House Lamps of Glass or Britannia Ware. 
CHAS M. EDWARDS. [10-22] EDWIN E. TAYNTOR. 
(S'OUTH DOWN RAMS AND ESSEX BOARS— L, G. MOII 
VC? RIS, Mount Foraham, Westchester Co., N, J., has still 
remaining several superior Rams not let for the present sea¬ 
son ; two of which are imported from the flock of Jonas Webb ; 
letting Price varying from $25 to $75 each; and two or three 
One and Two year old Bucks for sale, from $50 to $100 each; 
and a few Buck Lambs of good growth, from $25 to $40 each 
Forwarded by express to any part of tbe country in a crate or 
box, the party hiring or purchasing paying expense from New- 
York. All the above stock are bred on both sides from the 
stock of Jonas Webb. Also two thorough-bred Essex Boars 
for sale; bred on both sides from imported stock, one Two and 
a Half years old, price $40; and the other One and a Half 
years old, price $50. 8-11 
SHANGHAI BUFF, GREY, AND WHITE ; ALSO BRAMA- 
Pootras and Malay fowl, 100 pairs assorted for sale. Also 
Trees and Plants. Ornamental Shrubs, Roses and Grape Vines. 
Catalogue furnished. Apply by mail (post paid) to 
GEO. SNYDER & CO., 
8-20* Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., N.Y. 
feJEEDS.—TIMOTHY; RED AND WHITE CLOVER ; BLUE 
C5 Grass; Orchard Grass: Bay Grass; Red Top; Sugar Corn; 
Peas; Beans; Turnip; Cabbage; Beet; Lettuce; Onions; 
Radish ; Squash ; Osage Orange; Large Yellow Locust, and 
all other kinds of field and garden seeds. Also Rhubarb Roots ; 
Asparagus Plant?, Ac. h R. L. ALLEN, 
and 191 Water street. 
F ull blooded. Newfoundlands, shepherd’s 
dogs, King Charles Spaniels, Scotch and English Rat Ter¬ 
riers, beautiful Italian Greyhounds, Ac.; these are of the 
choicest breeds. Also, large Changhae and Chittagong fowls, 
at 205 Water street. 6-18 
CLOTHING. 
FI ,1XTENSIVE RETAIL CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT.— 
yt!i ALFRED MUNROE & CO., No. 441 Broadway, New 
York, between Howard and Grand streets, invite the atten¬ 
tion of their friends and customers to a very large and choice 
variety of entirely new and most desirable styles of fashion¬ 
able Clothing, suitable for the season, among which may be 
found every article required for a gentleman’s wardrobe. In 
Boys’ and Children’s Clothing, A. M. & Co. offer an assortment 
of infinite variety, comprising styles entirely new, and of ma 
terials of the most approved character. Well-made goods 
exclusively. No deviation can, in any instance, be made from 
the marked price. Should any dissatisfaction exist after the 
purchase of an article, it may be returned, and the money will 
be cheerfully refunded. N. B.—Every description of Clothing 
made to order in the best manner, and at the shortest notice. 
2-14 
T he best place to get men’s and boys’ cloth- 
ing, ready-made or made to order, is at No. 81 Fulton 
street. At this establishment you will find a large assortment 
of fashionable ready-made Clothing; also a splendid assort¬ 
ment of Goods, which will be made to order in a style that 
cannot be surpassed. 2-30 
I RA PEREGO & SON. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEAL¬ 
ERS IN GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 61 Nas¬ 
sau street, Neiv-York,_2-19 
DENTISTRY. 
ERiENTISTRY. — TEETH FOR ALL-FROM A SINGLE 
.HUS' tooth to an entire set—inserted by J. BUSKY, Dentist, 
399 Broadway. Also teeth cleaned, filled, and extracted. 
Toothache cured. Charges moderate. Terms cash. 2-15 
D R. CHARLES S. ROWELL, NO. 11 CHAMBERS STREET, 
New-York, confines his attention to the practice of 
Dentistry, in all its various branches. The improvements 
which he lias introduced have rendered these Teeth perfect for 
speech, mastication, and natural appearance. Premium In¬ 
corruptible Artificial Gum Teeth.—These teeth have won the 
admiration of all who have seen them, and the warm appro¬ 
val and recommendation of all who have used or worn them. 
CHARLES S. ROWELL, 
2-20 No. 11 Chambers street. 
HAIR RESTORERS, &c. 
M ^eYlUeT ULTRA.—THE STEADY PERSEVERANCE 
and practice of a great many years have enabled J. 
LASCALA to discover what all the endeavors of men have hi¬ 
therto found to be useless. J. Lascala’s Vegetable Hair Re¬ 
generator is the very specific to cure the diseases of the inte¬ 
gument of the head, which cause the deterioration or the 
loss of the ornament of the head, so that it prevents baldness, 
causes the hair to grow, makes the dandruff disappear, and 
renders to the hair a beautiful gloss. This article will be 
found at Lascala’s Perfumery Store, 584 Broadway. Metropoli¬ 
tan Hotel, where there is the best assortment of French Per¬ 
fumery, Shirts, Cravats, Handkerchiefs, Canes, and Umbrellas, 
and every kind of fashionable toilet articles. 1-13 
B ARKER’S CIIEVEUXTONIQUE.—THIS IS AN ENTIIIE- 
ly new article, concocted for the purpose of Preserving, 
Restoring, and Beautifying the Hair, and, unlike most prepa¬ 
rations designed for the same objects, it is free from all grease, 
so that its application cannot soil the most delicate fabric. 
As an eradicator of Dandruff, it is unequalled, while its infal- 
libity in cases of headache, easing the most violent in a few 
moments, cannot fail to commend it to universal appreciation. 
The Cheveuxtoniljue is for sale by all the respectable drug¬ 
gists and fancy stores throughout the city. The depot for its 
sale, wholesale and retail, is at BARKER’S Ladies’ Hair-dress-, 
ng Establishment, No. 439 Broadway. 2-48 
A GREAT AND IMPORTANT END ACCOMPLISIIED.- 
Van Deusen’s Improved Walipene is now confidently and 
generally offered by the inventor, as one of the best modern 
specifics for the Improvement, Health, and Beauty of the 
Human Hair. Its faithful application will, on the head of 
Baldness, reproduce a fine and entirely new growth, and con¬ 
vert that which is gray to its natural and primitive color. 
This desirable change is effected by the action of the improved 
Wahpene on the roots or fibres, thereby aiding nature in 
restoring those healthy functions indispensable to the life 
and beauty of the Hair. This invaluable article consists alto¬ 
gether of vegetable infusions, and is entirely free from all 
mineral acids and alcoholic agency. As an article for the 
Toilet, also, this preparation is without a rival, cleansing the 
head from Dandruff and Scurf, and affording an efficacious 
remedy for nervous and constitutional headaches.BSold by 
the inventor at the GENERAL DEPOT, 123 CHAMBERS ST., 
and by the principal Druggists of New-York and Brooklyn 
Cities, and those of the United States generally. . 1—17 
^SINGULAR DISCOVERY.—READ IT.-WE HAVE MADE 
and for sale, a wash called Haih Regenerator, which we 
will warrant to restore the grey hair of any one, old or young, 
to their natural color; and entirely prevent the hair from 
falling off. Price $1. A word to the wise, Sc 1 .. No puffing and 
no humbug. KNIGHT & QUEllU, Chemists, 341 Broadway, 
up stairs. 7-19 
IGS AND TOUPEES.—MEDIIUKST A HEARD’S NEW- 
ly invented Gossamer Wigs, Scalps, and Toupees, are 
far in advance of all others offered to the public. They are 
made of the best natural curled hair, inserted singly, so as to 
defy the closest inspection to detect them from a natural head 
of hair. Best assortment of Wigs, Half-Wigs. Toupees, Braids 
of long hair. Ringlets, Frizettes, Ac., which, for price and qua¬ 
lity, are unequalled. The trade supplied wholesale. Call and 
judge for yourselves. 27 Maiden Lane. 1-16 
HORTICULTURAL. 
R aspberry plants, of the pure red Antwerp 
stock, for sale in quantities to suit purchasers. The 
plants are all warranted, and in a thrifty condition, and will 
be delivered in New-York for $50 per thousand. NATHA¬ 
NIEL HALLOCK, Milton, Ulster Co., N. Y.-l>. S. Orders by 
mail will be promptly attended to, and no charge made for 
packing. Orders to R. L. ALLEN, 189 and 191 Water street, 
will receive prompt attention. 1-21* 
F or sale, at the soutii-norwalk nursery, the 
great “ LAWTON NEW-ROCIIELLE BLACKBERRY.”— 
Having procured from Mr. Lawton my stock of plants, I am 
enabled to offer them for sale as the true article. Also, plants 
of the white-fruited Blackberry, and the new, pure Red Ant¬ 
werp Raspberry. We warrant all the plants we sell as the 
pure and unmixed. GEORGE SEYMOUR A CO. 
1-11 South-Norwalk Nursery, Conn. 
F ruit and ornamental trees and plants- 
Including every thing necessary to the Garden, Green¬ 
house, Nursery, and Orchard, with all the recent introduc¬ 
tions, at very low rates. Descriptive price Catalogues gratis. 
Carriage paid to New-York. Ornamental and other planting 
done in any part of the country. The best season for trans¬ 
planting is after Oct. 10. Address B. M. WATSON, Old Colony 
Nurseries, Plymouth, Mass. 8-59 
HOTELS. 
F ARMERS’ HOTEL, 245 AND 247 WASHINGTON STREET, 
between Robinson and Murray, New-York. Farmers, 
and the public generally, will find it to their advantage and 
convenience to patronize this house, it being in the immediate 
vicinity of the New-York and Erie Railroad, Hudson River 
Railroad, Harlem Railroad, Albany, Newark, New-Brunswick 
and the California steamboats and steamship landings 
Boarding $1 per day. 
1-25 WM. S. CHAMBERLIN A CO., Proprietors. 
P ATTEN’S HOTEL, CORNER GREENWICH AND WAR- 
ren streets, New-York, a short distance from the Hud¬ 
son River and Erie Railroad Depots. 1-14 
HOUSE-FURNISHING. 
U NPARALLELED SUCCESS.-TIIREE YEARS AGO THE 
Baking Powder manufactured by EUGENE R. DUKKEE 
was known only to a small circle of his acquaintances, but its 
real worth, and the perseverance of its proprietor, has won 
for it world-wide celebrity, and in every city, town and vil¬ 
lage throughout this country its name is a familiar house¬ 
hold word. To the trade nothing more saleable or profitable 
is offered. Principal office, 133 Water street, New-York. For 
sale by grocers generally ._6-18 
C HIMNEY TOPS. MADE BY TIIE GARNKIRK COMPANY. 
Encaustic Tiles for floors, Vases and Statuary for lawns 
and gardens, Ac., for sale by 
2-32 MILLER. COATES & YOULE, 279 Pearl street. 
T&T A J. BROWN,PAPER-HANGING. BORDER AND BAND- 
Ixl O box Importing and Manufacturing Warehouse, Nos. 53 
Canal, and 61 Lispenard streets, N. Y. Constantly on hand. 
Band-boxes by the bale. Also, Grate Aprons, a large assort¬ 
ment. Rooms papered in the best manner, at short notice. 
2-14 
C ABINET FURNITURE.—HENRY W. KINGMAN, FOR- 
mer partner of PHELPS & KINGMAN, having sold out his 
interest in that firm, lias-taken the store No. 434 Pearl street. 
manufacturing and dealing in Cabinet Furniture, he can offer 
to the public a greater variety on as reasonable terms as any 
other establishment in New-York or elsewhere. II. W. K. has 
also the right to manufacture and sell in New-York, Blair’s 
Patent Sofa Bedstead, the best article in use, which received 
the highest premium at the late Fair of the American Insti¬ 
tute. lie would invite his old friends and the public general¬ 
ly to call and examine his assortment. Particular attention 
paid to packing and shipping goods. 2-11 
H OTEL AND HOUSEKEEPERS, READ 1-THE ATTENTION 
of those interested is respectfully invited to the extensive 
and valuable assortment of Bedsteads, Beds, Mattresses, and 
Feathers, now offered for approval and sale by M.WILLARD, 
150 Chatham street, corner of Mulberry street. The quality 
of this stock, it is confidently asserted, cannot be excelled ; 
and, as it is the determination of the advertiser to sell as 
cheap, if not cheaper, than any dealer in the city, he solicits 
the visits of the public. 2-18 
G reat bargains in feathers, beds, mattrasses, 
Ac., at CRAWBUCK’S, 358 Grand street, second door 
east of Essex street, cheap upholstery and feather store.— 
The attention of families about purchasing is respectfully in¬ 
vited to the large and beautiful assortment of beds, mat¬ 
tresses, paillasses, bedsteads, cots, Ac., &c., all of which have 
been purchased at low cash prices, and will be- sold at such 
prices as to make it an inducement for all to call and examine 
the above stock previous to making their purchases. Goods 
sent to any part of the city, Brooklyn, or Williamsburg, free 
of cartage. Old beds and mattresses renovated and made 
over. W. CRAWBUCK, 
4-16 358 Grand street, second door east of Essex street. 
I RON BEDSTEADS VS. BEDBUGS 1-500 IRON BEDSTEADS, 
which fold to occupy the space of a chair. 500 Iron Settees, 
proof against Yankees’ knives. Iron Chairs, Iron Hat Stands, 
and aH kinds of Ornamental Iron Furniture, bronzed in a 
most beautiful manner. All kinds of Iron Fence and Verandah 
Work, made at very low rates. G. MAURER, Manufacturer, 
1<8 William street, between Beekman and Spruce, N Y 2-36 
C ARPETINGS.-SPRING IMPORTATIONS, 1853.-PETER- 
SON A HUMPHREY,379 Broadway, (corner White street,) 
have received per late steamers and packets from Europe 
their large and extensive assortment of rich and elegant Car¬ 
petings, consisting of rich Mosaic Carpets, in one entire piece; 
rich Medallion Carpets, adapted to any sized room; rich Vel¬ 
vet Ambusson and Axminster Carpets; rich Tapestry and 
Brussels ; English Three-ply and Ingrain, entirely new pat¬ 
terns and shadings. Oil cloths, from the best English and 
American manufactories, of the best finish and design pat¬ 
terns only to be found at our establishment, and all other 
goods usually found in first-class carpet stores, for sale on the 
most reasonable terms. Having given our orders and received 
our goods before the late advance in prices, we are enabled to 
offer our stock of goods full 10 per cent, less than those stores 
obliged to purchase at the advanced rates. Freely shown to 
persons favoring us with their patronage. 2-21 
G eneral house furnishing wareronms.-simp'- 
SON & Co., No. 89 Canal street, Importers and Manufac¬ 
turers, respectfully invite the attention of old and young 
housekeepers to their stock of new goods, viz.. Ivory Handle 
Cutlery, Fine Trays Plaited, Britannia and Enamel Ware 
Planished and Plain Tin Ware, Fire Sets, Shovels, Coal Hods, 
Ac. Also Meat&ifes, Clothes Horses, Tubs, Pails, Brooms and 
Baskets. 1’erWns about purchasing a new outfit will find it 
to their interest to call. Prices low, and goods delivered free 
of expense. (9-21) SIMPSON A Co.. No. 98 Canal 
FRENCH PLATE GLASS. 
F HOPKINS & BROTHERS, IMPORTERS AND DEAL- 
• ers in French Window and Plate Glass, 61 Barclay st„ 
N.Y. _____ 9-21 
f .A B. BLEASBY. IMPORTER OF LONDON AND DUR- 
_i© ham Mustards, English and Italian Sauces, Pickles, 
Catsup, Ac. No. 19b Fulton street, New-York. 
Wax Bleacher and Dealer in Fancy Tapers and Wax Night 
Lights._ 9 _ 2 f, 
H OUSE FURNISHING AND MECHANICS’ IIARD- 
ware.-M. DA COSTA A CO. offer for sale all articles in 
the above line cheap for cash. All articies warranted, ex¬ 
changed or taken back. No. 206 Chatham street, opposite 
Division street, N. Y. g_ 3 j 
INSURANCE. 
gOARMERS’ INSURANCE COMPANY OF ONEIDA. CAPI 
B; _ tal, $200,000. J. W. BOUCK, AGENT, 
78 Broadway. 
GRANITE INSURANCE COMPANY. UTICA. CAPITAL. 
hN $200,000. J. W. BOUCK, Agent, 78 Broadway. 
1-22 
B ROOKLYN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, CHARTERED 
in 1824. Offices—No. 43 Fulton, upper corner of Front 
street, Brooklyn, and No. 6 Mercliants’-Exchange, 114111 street, 
New-York. 
This Company have their capital invested in the most un¬ 
doubted securities, and having a surplus of $30,000, continue 
to insure dwelling-houses, stores, and other buildings, furni¬ 
ture, merchandise, vessels in port, and their cargoes, upon as 
favorable terms as any similar institution. 
DIRECTORS. 
William Ellsworth, 
Phineas T. Barnum, 
Caleb S. Woodhull. 
Charles T. Cromwell, 
Samuel P. Townsend, 
John Eadie, 
Joel S. Oatman, 
Robert C. Bell, 
John N. Genin, 
Henry Quackenboss, 
Justus S. Redfield, 
John W. Amerman, 
Fordyce Hitchcock, 
John C. Smith, 
George Gilfillan, 
Joseph M. Greenwood, 
Samuel F. Whiting, 
John Greenwood, Jr. 
George Burroughs, 
A. B. Miller. 
AVILLIAM ELLSWORTH, President, 
Alfred G. Stevens, Secretary. 1—26* 
JEWELRY, &c. 
ATCIIES. JEWELRY, AND GOLD PFNS. SILVER and 
Plated Ware, Fancy Goods, etc., at unprecedented 
low prices. 
WATCHES, fine gold, as low as $20. 
WATCHES, silver coin, as low as $10, 
And all other articles cheap in proportion. Our motto is, 
"Rapid sales and small profits.” Welches, Jewelry, Gold Pens. 
Ac., repaired and warranted, at much less than the usual 
prices. WILMARTII A EAR NAM, Watch Makers and Prac¬ 
tical Manufacturing Jewellers, 202 Bowery, N.Y. 9-21 
LINHEER & CO., ARTISTS EN CHEVEUX AND 
a Jewellers, No. 577 Broadway, opposite Metropolitan 
Hotel, were awarded the first premium at the late Fairs of the 
American Institute, in 1849, ’50, 51, and ’52. All kinds of orna¬ 
mental Hair Work set in gold. Ladies and gentlemen can 
have their own hair worked at the shortest notice. 2-14 
M assachusetts iron works-hooper, tiiacher 
& CO., Wrought and Cast Iron Railings, Balconies. 
Verandahs, Ac., 382 Broadway, New-York.—Iron Work ol 
every description. Factory, corner Newark and Meadow 
streets, Hoboken. 2-17 
