Cartoons

HARPER'S WEEKLY.

[MARCH 22, 1862.

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JACK. "MR. SECRETARY! MR. SECRETARY! Wake up! Here's the MERRIMAC got out and sunk the Cumberland, and taken the Congress!"

MR SECRETARY. "Ah! (yawns) you don't say so? I must get MORGAN to buy some more Boats then!"

THE HAND-WRITING ON THE WALLS AT RICHMOND; Or, The Dream of the Rebel Bill-
Poster, JEFF DAVIS.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

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Sent, post-paid, on receipt of price. Address

BEADLE & CO., Publishers, New York.

The Wide World!

Published weekly in Boston. Racy, spirited, abounding in Stories, Essays, Editorials, Fun, Poetry, Receipts, and General Intelligence. Always bright, smart, genial, and companionable.

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Patents Obtained.

Messrs. MUNN & Co., Proprietors of the Scientific American, No. 87 Park Row, New York, continue to solicit Patents in the United States, and in all foreign countries, on the most reasonable terms. Consultations and pamphlets of advice in English and German free on application to the office. Messrs. M. & Co. have been engaged in soliciting Patents over sixteen years, and more than Fifteen Thousand Patents have been granted through their Agency.

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AGENTS WANTED.—The Washington Writing Case, something entirely new and beautiful, designed for the million. It is made of wood, and neatly covered with morocco paper, is in the shape of a perfect desk, contsining everything for writing. Price 25 cents. Circulars free. JOHN H. TINGLEY, 152 1/2 Fulton St., N. Y.

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The Soldiers'
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Has been repeatedly and thoroughly tested with Pistol Bullets at 10 paces, Rifle Bullets at 40 rods, by many Army Officers, and is approved and worn by them.

It is simple, light, and is a true economy of life —it will save thousands. It will also double the value and power of the soldier; and every man in an army is entitled to its

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Price 15 cents a number.

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STATIONERY FOR THE ARMY.

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