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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,
CITY on WASHINGTON,


Under N, direction Of AARON UIGHT PALMER, Of NeU
York aud WoRTmHaToN GARRETTsoN SNETHEN, Of Neio
Orleans attorneys and Coansslors Of The Sup. C6 us
This establishment is formed for the following objects
For practising law in the Supreme Court of the uni
ted States and conducting professional business before
Congress.
For the prosecution and recovery Of all claims in law
or equity against the United States before Congress or
the Executive Departments against Foreign Govern
ments before Boards OF Commissioners
For the settlement Of accounts with the state Trea
sury, War; Navy Post Office and Interior Departments
and obtaining the remission Of fines penalties, aud Tor
FIXTURES alleged violations Of the revenues post Office
or other laws.
For securing letters patent for inventions from the
United States from foreign Governments and procu
ring land warrants and pensions under the various pen
sion laws of the United States.
g. For collections generally embracing debts, egacies
and inhertances in the United States and foreign
tries.
g. For the purchase sale of lands in any Of the
States or Territories of the Union loaning moneys
on mortgage OF real estate lying therein.
For investment Of funds in United States and State
socks and loans collection of the dividends thereon
onneray for the transaction of all business pertaining TO
a law loan, and banking agency.
All communications addressed postpaid, TO Messrs.
palmer snethen, American aud Foreign Agency, City
OF Washington, will receive prompt and faithful attention
" PALMER A SNETHEN,
june ao-1y* oGics No. scarrol Place, Capitol Hin
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n EVANS FIRE AND THIEF PROOF SAFES,
W. for the of Merchants Storekeepers, and others
full assortment of various sizes in store The above
Chests warranted equal any other make for security
against Fire Burglars having whstood the test of both
without injury loss to the owners, in any instance.
ALso--In store and for sale:
Seal and Letter Copying Presses and Books
Trucks for moving Boxes, Bales, &C., in Storbs
Druggists Presses, with Cylinders and Pans
Packing Levers, for Dry Good Stores &C.
Portable Shower Baths OF new construction suitable for
cold water
Rergerators for keeping Meats, Butter Milk, &C. in
dining room, hall, cellar
Water Filters, for purifying muddy or bad Water caused
by RAINS Limestone, Mar or other causes
OLIVER EVANS,
81 s. Second, door below Chestnut street,
mar 3D. Philadelphia.
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INSTRUCTION I'M MUSIC.

THE UNDERSIGNED wishes to acquant his friends
and the public that he will continue the duties Of his
profession in giving instruction the Piano go-
cal Musc also lessons given the Organ and Seraphne
with the Science of Harmony, at his residence
private dwellings of his pupils,
The arrangements such that pupils commencing or
aready advanced in their musical studies can their
option, receive such lessons may best promise their
Improvement 1t Isl ALSO of serious interest those who
wish to be well instructed in music that they should
gin and follow the first of lessons in regular
it, n
His recommendations for success in teaching for the
ten years in Washington and vicinity of the highest
character and he feels confident that is able mpart
instruction in easy brief and profitable manner He
socits early call from those interested that they
may convenient hours for their lessons All
cessary information will be given to persons by calling
at his residence 4th street. between and streets
by leaving their names at the music stores of Mr..
Davis Mrs. Anderson, and at the Musical Depot of Mr..
George Ibus, where orders left will be punctuay
tended to. j. Il. SCHEEL.
Organist of Trinity Church (P. Il. and
au 21-eo6m Teacher of Music, Washington.
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n1ar2i'
SILK GOODS.

DoWEN 4 McNAMEE, H. and ia Broadway New
ID York, have now in store, aud will receive by carly
packets and steamers, very extensive assortment Of
French, German, English Italian, and India
SlLh AND FANCY GOODS,
embracing every variety OF the and richest styles
offered in this market Sample cards are now ready
country, ana particularly old friends and CUSTOM
c-s, assured that every attention has been paid
present stock Of goods unequaed either in extent
variety, by any similar establishment In the country
Many Of richest goods manufactured from de-
signs or samples furnished by us, and win be found
adapted TO the best trade in the larger cities and towns
The following embrace the leading articles Of stocks
Extra rich Chene and Brocade Silks
Rich Paris Bareges, Muslins, and Organdies.
Rich printed silk Tissues, article.
New style English Poplins.
Bsrege de LANES Paris patterns
New style French Prints.
English. Scotch and American Printed Lawns.
Super Black Gros de Rhines
French and English Ginghams.
Plain and embroidered Canton Grape Shswls.
Rich Paris Ribbons, large assortment.
Millinery silks, Grapes, &c.
Dress Trimmings, newest style.
Bomhlzines, Alpacas, and Muslin dc Laines.
L0ces and Embroidery.
Linens and White Goods Of every description
Kid Gloves best manufacture.
English and German silk and Cotton Hosiery.
Long and Square Cashmere Shawls.
Rich silk MnptillaS great variety.
Pongce and Spitaheld Handkerchiefs.
Italian Crayats and Sewing silks.
Also, great variety Of rich goods for evening dresses
not enumerated in the above.
Also, Snchews Sarnets Fancy silk Cravats Bay Stats
Plaid Long Shaws, Linen Cambria Handkerchief Green
Baregcs Satins, silk Scar Suspenders Plain black and
high colored Mouseline de LANES Turkey red Prints,
Curtain Muslins Oil Silks Belt Ribbons, serees, Satin
Vestings &c.
re- Those who visit this market for S7k Goods, who
would consult their iutsrest aud who desire to
unsurpassed in every department at the very low
eat market prices, are respectfully invited to call
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bUPEHIUH UAUUEHHEUITF Eo -IsC fTbmIUIH1
+ III. WHJTEHURsT has extended the field of his OPP
~. erations more ground than any daguerreo-
typist in the country His Galleries may be found
Pennsylvania avenue, between and 9th streets; No
2O7 Baltimore street. Baltiinore corner Broadway and
Sycamore street, Petersburg; Main street. Norfolk and
Main street, Lynchburg Virginia.
His beautiful and highly finished acknowledgements
types extraordinary Improvement insurng faithful
and highly finished hkenesses in few seconds.
j. H. W. calls the attention of the public generally TO
his elegantly furnished Gallery Lane and fuckers
given.
notwithstanding tho unusual competition in Daguerre-
oypes at the recent Fair Of the Maryland Institute he
was awarded the first medal by the judges.
Lkencsses every description copied and posmortem
cases attended nj 9O--dBmo
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BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE,

BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEWS.
Owing to the ats revolutions and counter-revouons
each other in such quick succession, and of which H
md is nat YETI the leading periodicals OF Great Britain
nave become invested with degree of interest hitherto
unknown. They occupy middle ground between the
hasy dscnted and necessarily imperfect records of the
newspapers and the elaborate and ponderous treaties
be furnished by the historian at future day Whoever
reads periodicals obtains connected
count of all the important political events of the Old
World they and learns the various conclusions
Irawn from them by the leading spirits Of the The
American publishers therefore deem it proper to call
attention the works they publish, and the
prices at which they offered to subscribers The
following is their list, viz:
THE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW,
The EDINBURGH REVIEW,
THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW,
The WESTMINSTER REVIEW, and
BLAcKwooDs EDINBURGH MAGAZINE
In these periodicals. contained the views moderately
parties in England-Tory, Wing, and Radical; Black
wood" and the " London Quarterly Tory the Edin
burgh Review" Wing, and the :. Westminster Review"
Liberal The North British Review its establish
ment to the last great movement in Scotland
and is not ultra in its views any of the grand de
partments Of human knowledge 1t was originally edited
by Dr. Chalmers and now, since his DEATH conducted
by his soninaw, DIR. Hanna, associated with Sir David
Brewster It's literary character is of the very highest
order The Westminster" though reprinted under that
title only published in England under the title of the
Foreign Quarterly and Westminster it being in fact
union of the two Reviews formerly published and reprinted
under separate titles 1t has therefore, the advantage
this combination of uniting in work the best features
Of both, as heretofore issued.
The above Periodicals reprntedin New York imme.
lately their arrival by the British steamers in beau
ful clear type, fine white paper and faithful
pies of the Magazine being
act fac simile of the Edinburgh edition
TRIMS:
For any of the four Reviews, 50 90 per annum.
For any two, do 90
For any three, do Z 90
For all four Of the Reviews, 90
For Blackwoods Magazine, 90
For Blackwood and three Reviews, Q 90
For BIackwood and four Reviews, 10 90
Payments 10 be made in all in ddrdnet.
ESRemittances and unications should be always
addressed, post paid frnnked, to the Publishers,
LEONARD SCOTT CO.,
10 Fulton street, New York.
mar "a Entrance "a Gold 81.
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GARD MusIcAIR.

HE UNDERSIGNED, Who for more than four years,
met with the greatest instructor OF Music
IN the city OF Washington has during his stay In Ger
many spent three months at the Conseryaore Of Music
at Leipzig under the Professors Mosehees, David Drey
schoik ana others, improved himself and particularly In
regard 70 the Piano Solo Singing &c being In the
CITY, taxes pleasure in offering again his services to his
former patrons and other citizens OF Washington, and
hopes tha The Washngtonans will not lind 1t to their
disadvantage to give him at least the encourage
ment ana confidence las thorough and faithful teacher
he has heretofore enjoyed. c. w. SCHUERMANN,
Professor of Music
Once over Eckardts Confectionery Store, Penna.
nue., between 18th and 18th SITS. sep l1-eodlm
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Or. stickIand,s Amerioan Family PINS.

DIR. Sticklands American Family Pills.
DEIDES the eathartic and antidyspeptic qualities Of
these Pills. their adaptation TO purify the bloodto
euro the Liver Complaint Urina and Abdon nal Diseases
and especially that class of maladies known Female
Complaints 70 relieve the system of Worms and pmples
on the skiu-may be seen, set forth In pamphlet
which be had grauitously OF the wholesale agent
A. GRAY, Bookseller,
7th street, opposite Odd-Feliows' Hall.
N B.-The above PILLS to so highly recon-
mended, from responsible that do not hest
tat believe that they will prove be good the
BEST introduced and that it viii not be long before
their popularity and sale will be unparalleled.
June 6-eotf A. GRAY.
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SEVENTH STREET BOOKSTORE,

ITERE may always be found general assortment OF
1 Religious and Miscellaneous Books, a large supply
of the various Prayer and Hymn Books used in the diff
ferent churches, Music Books, Juvenile and Premium
Books photographic Prints, &c. Also, School Books,
Blank Books and Stationery of every description Per-
fumery and Fancy Articles.
Here il tho Depository Of the Methodist Book Concern,
including sabbath School Publications. here the Depos
tory Of the Massachusetts Sabbath School Society and
here constant supply Of the publications of Robert
Carter Brothers, American Tract Society and other
religious houses AUSTIN GRAY,
rp2-eo It'll street, opposite odd-Fellows Hall.
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LAURENCE THOMSON 4 CO.,

IMPORTERS or Brandies, Wines, and Segsrs No. Ex-
change Place. Baltimore, offer for sale extensive
assortment Of
BRANDIEs-J. Hennessy j. j. Durand, superior old
Jean Louis. 1911 and 1898; Maglory Otard Dupuy Co.;
Pnet Castillon Co.. Msrte; }. Durand Co.; A. seiel
nette; j. J. Dupuy and j. Fraud brands.
WINES-Champayne, Claret, and Hook, of various
grades Also Port. Sherry, Madeira Sicily Lisbon Bur
gundy, Malaga aud other Wines, in great variety.
SEGARS-IIayans and Principe Segars Of approved
brands constantly receiving from the manufacturers
HOLLAND GIN-Grape and Gray Mare brands Of fine
havor also, London Brown Stout aud Porter Bordeaux
and Marsees Sweet Oil. Sardnes, Meccaroni vermice
Olives, Capers CASTLE Soap Bar Rum, Rell Birthstone.
Canary Seed, -. mar a.
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BETTER THAN GOLD

PORTSMOUTH, July Q, 1851.
Mr. J. Il. BousH-Dear Sir: feel it duty to make
known the benefit have derived from Dr. Hampton's
VEGETABLE TINCTURE. For number of years 1
from disease but to greater degree for the last
three years One Of the forms of my disease dyspep
sa. From this dreadful malady suffered to such
tent that life really burden. The attack Of it on
different to that any other person of whom
have heard times IL like the papitation of tho
heart; there constant humping and beating with
out ntermison about the region of my heart chest and
stomach much dstended with constant pain, great
weakness, and constipation Of the bowels could not
eat the most simple food without pain. also suffered
greatly from disease of the Kidneys with constant pain
in the back, that could walk only with great difficulty
tried nearly all of the celebrated patent medicines
of the day but found relief had also the best medi
cal attendance One Of my physicians frankly told me II
of for to be paying him for advice, as he
could do me good gave up almost in despair, and
thought my disease certainly incurable.
At this juncture heord of Hamptons Vegetable Tine
ure refused TO give it trial, although persuaded by
requested try it, after taking It few times It bad
a happy effect me; my confidence increased ard
after taking three bottles dyspepsia or disease of the
stomach, nearly II not entirely cured now feel
myself man, and in better health than for years
certain the in my made by this Ilamp-
toms Vegetable Tincture alone Since my have
recommended the tincture a number of my friends,
who have also been relieved by it, Some Of the cures
have been as rapid and equally wonderful as mine.
present my respects 10 Messrs Mortimer Mowhray,
the propretors this valuable medicine and to them
its value is above price, and from my cure, and what
have OF It's elttctH ON IL
duty TO recommend IT to the suffering have no doubt
many valuable lives will be prolonged by its hope
the afflicted will cast aside their preiudces and give it
trial. Yours most respectfully, (Signed)
JOHN LUKE.
The above is extracted from letter from gentleman
sixty years Of age and Of high character, lie says
have given but faint idea Of my suferngs feel mad
equate the task" We also have received in the last
few days, letters from two of most worthy and we'll
known citizens giving two remarkable of spinal
disease But yesterday Of the oldest merchants
ported that he cured Of neuralgia Of the head, OF
years standing and bad that his teeth fell out from its
effects Call and letters. Was there so many
cures wonderful cures, made by any other medicine.
All we ask Of the afflicted is that they try Hamptons
Vegetable Tncure, the great purifier Of the blood and
for all chronic diseases, dyspepsia rheumatism,
scrofua and all complaints of the stomach bowels, &C.
MORTIMER & MOWBRAY,
General Agents, Baltimore 1T.
Also for sale by @. Stott Co., Washington, D. @.
Joseph Moffett, It'll st., near II.
r. s. T. Cissell, Georgetown.
jy 16--3m G. @. Berry, Alexandria, Va.
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NEW FURNITURE AND OTHER HOUsEKEEP
ING GOODS

Mt NJ McGREG0R having removed to the new ware
IN two doors from his former stand, and inn
medatcly opposite the Exchange Bank of Selden, With
ers Co.. 7th street. in receipt of very large
and fine assortment Of Furniture and other housekeep
ing Goods. He deems 1t unnecessary to cnumerate art
cles he intends always keeping full assortment in
his line Persons wishing to furnish houses entire in
part will find his terms accommodating and prices low
aud he hopes by fair and honorable dealing and prompt
attention TO business, TO merit and afu share of
pubic patronage.
Also two fine lots for sale, about $4,000 square feet
fronting north H. between north Capitol and LIST street
-DnT
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The Cheapest Newspaper In the United
States!
THE AMERICAN TELEGRAPH,
TRI-wEEKLY,
For the Country, at Three Dollars per Year.
PUBLISHED IN WASHINGTON CITY BY
CONNOLLY, wINIER & McGILL.
Containing all the Reading Matter and neD Aduer
tiSements of the Daily Telegraph

This paper is now firmly established. 1t is
Independent. 1t comments with freedom upon
every topic, asks and expects no favors, tells
the truth without fear, favor, or affection, and
has been pronounced ga terror to evil-doers."
1t has been thought by many that newspaper
could not exist in Washington Independent of
the public patronage The TELEGRAPH will
probably solve this problem-or at least it will
possess no such patronage not voluntarily given,
or obtained by virtue of a right to demand it.
No letters received upon which the postage
is not prepaid.
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UMBRELLAS AND PARASoLs.

~ n WE would invite the Ladies TO call and examine
x extensive Stock of Green, Blue, and Black
/<Watered, Bordered and Lined Silk and Satin Tuer
PARAS0LS-the largest assortment in the District, at
greatly reduced prices.
Also choice selection Of UMBRELLAS all of the latest
fashion, and the work warranted.
JUST RECEIVED handsome variety of Silks and
Scotch Ginghams for recovering.
Rs- Repairing and Covering faithfully and punctually
executed. A. CORBIT a CO.,
may tim Penn avenue near "a street.
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First Premium Grand and Square Pianos.

xuxu7 KNABE GEIlLE, Manufacturers,
MrE398r8 Noe. 4, g. s, o, and IL Eutaw street. Bal.
HW IN timore. New tributes 10 the excellence
u v of Baltimore made Piano Fortes. The
Maryland Institute Mt their last exhibition awarded
the First Premium for the best Grand Piano and also
the First Premium for the best Square Piano exhibited
IL will be recoected that in 1S4s Piano also received
the First Premium by the same Institute.
Such testimonials easily earned and not TO
be lightly regarded We may therefore say that having
taken the First Premium, hereyer Instruments
with competition, offer them TO the public with
fdence might not otherwise ayow guaranteeing all
Instruments made by give satisfaction they may
be exchanged within six months from day Of sale The
durability of workmanship further guarantee for
i've years.
Having just completed large additions to Manufac-
tory, we hope 10 supply all who may honor with
heir patronage and we invite all Who desire superior
Instrument, carefully adapted 10 the cmatea very inn
portant matter, and which have made careful
4tudyto call and Examine various styles which we
constantly finishing and which will be sold at the
lowest market price Tor cash or approved paper.
In addition to the above public testimonials Pianos
recommended In terms OF the highest praise by the
following eminent artists. whose certificates be
at Warlrooms Charles Bochsa the great composer
aud musical director to Mad A. Bishop; Mr. Geo knoop;
Miss Adele and Charles Hohnstock and other distin
gushed performers 10 the many accomplished Professors
and Amateurs, by whom Planes constantly used
whilst making thankful acknowledgements to them
we refer for further testimonials.
Old Pianos taken in exchange.
Pianos hired tuned, a.
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A CARD mo- THE PUBLIC.

A PIANO FORTE ASSOCIATION has been formed,
IA which guarantees to each subscriber superior ne
sevenoctaye Piano. worth four hundred dollars upon the
payment Of three hundred dollars monthly nstaments
OF nom hye to ten dollars Persons DESTROYS Of becoming
subscribers will please call at the Stationery store
William r. Bayy, Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th
and 18th Streets where they obtain copy of the
articles Of agreement" and all necessary information
relating thereto t. N STRATT0N,
j, ID. Woodbury.,
sep 9-eotf Managers.
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yTRGINIA AND MARYLAND LAND AGENCY.

IT N. GILBERT has opened Office in Washington
Ill. city, where he will give his prompt attention to
all those who will favor him with the agency to sell farms
in Virginia. Maryland the District Of Columbia Having
followed farming heretofore and being northerner by
birth he can appreciate the wants of such from
the North for the purpose Of locating farms in this vcin
ity lie has the agency to sell goodly number Of farms
In Virginia. and thosu coming from the North would do
well TO call before purchasing at his residence on Penn
syvania avenue first square west of the Capitol Gate
rnnv elm
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BLACK AND MOURNING GOODS.

WYE ARE NOW OPENING very choice and select
w stock OF Black goods, embracing all desirable arti
cles for Ladies' in mourning. We name, in part
80 pieces Black Alpaca, all grades
10 do choice Bombasns Lupins mako
do Black French Merinoes
8 do do Cashmeres
2 do do Cashmere de Ecosse
8 do do Muslin de LANES
do SecondMournng Silks
4 do English Grapes
10 do Italian Grapes
! carton Black Love Wells .- -
pieces Veil Grape. very nice; with Black Silk, Kid
and Cotton Gloves and all kinds of Black Hosiery.
VERIFY MILLER,
aan lS--fm No g. Pa av. bet 9TH and Sth sits.
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COALI COAL! COAL

fE,HE SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs his old GUS
toners and others, that he is prepared to furnish
Coal suitable for Crates Stoves and equal
in quality and at the lowest cash price, compared with
any other yard. Those who wish to study economy
would do well to call as prepared to sell lower at
this time than ut any time for the last five years Orders
received at Mr. John r. Callan's of It'll and II
streets, and at my Coal Yard 1879 street, Maryland
nue. JOHN PETTIB0NE. .
car 1e e+ao5
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"THE UNION ACADEmY, z

Corner Of l4M street and NeW York Apenue.
INHIS ACADEMY will be opened the LIST Of Septem-
j. Der. u. RICHARDS, A. M Principal; HENRY CHASE,
A. H., Assistant Professor A. ZAPPoSE, Professor OF
French aud other modern languages Prof GIBSON has
charge of Drawing and Painting. Those wishing 10 en-
ter the School must make immediate application the
register nearly full Circulars obtained of the Princi
pal, Of l4tn and ut r. Farnhs Bookstore.
an lift
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To THE PUBLIC.

IAMES A. CONNER, proprietor Of the CITY EX-
81 PRESS, begs leave to inform the public that he
still continues to his EXPRESS WAGON to George
daily, at o'clock in the afternoon. He will also
convey baggage to and from the Cars and any part
the city at moderate charges He hopes by strict atten
ton to his business and the prompt and faithful delivery
of all articles committed TO his keeping TO merit liberal
share of the patronage of the public.
Orders left with MIR. Lewis !. Perry, at Caget bod
sons Pennsylvania avenue near 9th street, will be at
tended to with promptness and fidelity. au 2-tf
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CENrRAL ACADEMY.

Second story, Old Medical College, corner Of u
and Tenth Streets.
TNHE duties Of our Institution will be resumed Mon
IL day, September lst ensuing. Circulars may be OBJ
tanned at the bookstores of Austin Gray Taylor Maury
and H. Farnham; of ourselves, of aud Tenth
streets. JAMES NOURsE,
au 14-d2m JOS HARVEY N0URSE.