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nENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
il Company OF Philadelphia. Charter perpetual
All the profits divided among the pol:,y-holders.
This company is purely mutual. Capital $30O.OOO.
David l.. Miller, president; John W. Horner, sec
retary. This company has declared dividend OF
25 per cent. on cash premiums received during the
year 1853 Pamphlets explaining rates, advan
iages &c. will be furnished parties interested, and
such are earnestly requested &c examine them be
fore Insnring, as few companies offer such induce
ments.
JAMES ]. MILLER, Agent,
Over banking house, Seden, Withers & Co
Medical examiner, J. M. Austin, M. d.
Office and residence on F street, north side, one
door west of 10th Maya
TENSION LAWS.-The last edition, COM
piled by the Commissioner of Pensions in
1919 In addition the resolutions, laws, and ordl-
nances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay to Of
6cers ofthe line and the staff of the army, the hos
pital department, and medical staff, and OF the
auartermaster's department; half-pay Of the line
under the resolve of October 2lst, l7SO; under
other resoutions to officers to officers OF themed-
ical department and medical staff, chaplains; and
commuta,lon pay under the resolution OF March
22d, 1883; together with the names OF the officers
of the continental line of the army in all the States
who served to the end of the war, and acquired
the right of commutation pay; with the names OF
officers killed in battle, who died in service.
Price ST. sent postage free to any part OF the UNI
ted States. For sale at
TAYLOR Sc MAURY'S Bookstore,
4 Feb Ia Near Nj nth street
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ZINC PAINTs.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zine
Company for the sale of their superior Paints, are
prepared taexecute orders for any description, de
livered in Baltimore at the conpany's prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un
surpassed by any other article in use II is sold
either dry or ground III oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection 10 iron other metallic surfaces. II is
a cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura
BILE covering for Cottages, Depois, Bridges, ~.
The consumption of it is very large and It has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufactured by the company are
of the highest excellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and ap
piled in their preparation. and they warranted
TO keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length of time. In this respect they are superior
TO any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN & SONS, Agents,
Apr 7-d3m No. 2, Camden ST.. Baltimore
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rU,o SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
i tba House of Representatives.-Ag gentle

man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary legal, aud general reporter, both IN
Eurone and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes TO devote them TO the service
of any gentleman having writing to do, either for
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
iournment of the present session Of Congress, he
IS perfectly Indifferent as to the character of the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed to p. B. T., at Mrs Wards,
corner of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References OF the highest
order. Feo S-u
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sa(isffIIaneuns
= .oDERN LANGUAGES.-D. T.. Groux,
WATCHES! WATCHEs.-J. Y. savage

wv No. 80 Fulton street, New YORK, mas an eA
tensye assortment of fine Watches, consisting o
r. F. Cooper's Duplex, M. ]. Tobias u Cos, H.
Il e. Beesleys, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street
Liverpool, &c., &C., varying in price from so &c or
500. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, S25
Detached Levers thirteen jewels, $50 superior
full Jewelled English Gold Levers from Soo 10 soo
The whole of the above watches are carefully Sc
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect time-keepers
Gold Pens, Of my own make, of superior work
manship, warranted 10 retain their points, for y
So and S4 Pens without cases, 70 cents, 81 90,
NJ anu $3 Sent to all parts of the country free OF
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal TO
new for so CENTS Dec 17>-lv
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ABBREvIATIoNs.
CHINA. GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTARIISHMENT.

TH street beficeen LoNtSadnd aUsHHe u7" y ct
TIME SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
ceived from the north, splendid assorllnan' u
&c China. Glass. and Earthenware; also, magnih-
cent Girandoles and Lamps of many patterns
adapted for halls and parors. !,
Paints, boiled and raw, linseed oil, putty, win
dow glass, Of every variety, always on hand.
Clocks, brushes, &C., and every article Tor gen.
eral house keeping kept for sale.
C. S. WHITTLESEY, 7th street.
Nov 2O--1y (m)
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IXToRKs by THE REV. JOHN CUM

wv mings, ID. u. :.
The Church Before the Flood, price 20 cents.
Lectures on the Apocalypse, . vols; 81 50.
Voices of the Day, IS cents
Voices Of the Night, IS cents
Christ Receiving Sinners, 80 cents
A Message from God, or Thoughts on Religion
for thinking men.
May 19-n GRAY q BALLANIfN Ne.
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@R. kyTTO,s CREAT WORK. COM

plete. Daily Bible Illustrations, being origi.
nal Readings for Year on subjects from Sacred
History. Biography, Geography, Antiquities, and
Theology, especially designed for the family CIR.
Gle, by J. Kitto, D. d., volumes, l2mo, price
dollars.
Any volume sold separately.
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
May 16--tf 7th street
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1AZETEER OFT THE UNITED

.IAZET TEER OF tn n U NIT Il ID
W States.-A new and complete Gazetteer OF
the United States, giving full and comprehen-
sive view of the present condition, industry and
resources of the American Contederacy, enbrac-
ing also important typographical and historical IN
formation, from recent and original resources, TO-
gether with the results Of the census OF looo, and
population and statistics in many cases to 1858,
by Thomas Baldwin and ]. Thomas, d. ID.
N B.-This work contains at least ten thousand
names of places not found in any other book OF
the kind, and presents large amount OF new and
valuable matter unattainable in any other source
This new matter is all of a recent character, and
in many instances embraces statistics and popula-
ton to 1853 obtained since the census was taken
This gives il inestimable value over every other
work of the kind in existence Just received and
for sale at r. FARNTIAM'S,
Corner of llth street and Pennsylvania avenue
Jan25-tf
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NEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The UNDER
1N signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, (Merchants' Exchange,) for the
transaction of a general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad government,
State, and city securities bought and sold
Promssory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 21--tf EMANUEL b. HART,
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Industry, illustrated from examples in the
New York Exhibition, 1853 and 1854, edited by
Prof b. Sman, jr., and G. R. Goodrich, esq.
Sketches of the Campaign in Northern Mexico
in 1916 and lS47 by officer of the first regiment
OF Ohio volunteers.
Rob Of the Bowl a Legend of ST. Inigoes, by J.
p Kennedy, revised edition.
Just received and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Of ofPennsyvania avenue and 11th street
Apr %
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JULES BON NET,

NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING OFFICE,
NO. 80, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.
A DVERTiS EMENTS RECEIVED FOR
"A all journals throughout the United States,
Canadas and Europe, and arrangements made al
the lowest rates. All papers kept on file for the
Inspection Of advertisers, and every information
given. oct III
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n ENUINE HEIDsIECK 8 co. CHAM

ENUINE HEIDSIECK & co. CHAM
NJ pagne.-The subscribers having been ap-
upoiled by Messrs Heidsieck IL Co. to succeed
Mr.. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale of their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention of the public TO the subjoined
card.
The Messrs Hedsleck & Co., as set forth there
in Justly claim to be alone enabled to send to this
country the genuine Heidseck & Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago. they being sole proprietors of all the identical
VINEYARDS cellars &C. which the founders and
originators of this celebrated brand had owned.
Such being the fact we need not dwell upon the
superior quality of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
Identified with unsurpassed excellence
We beg particularly to notice that their brand
still bears the same name Of Heidseck q Co., in
full, by which il first became so favorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other SINH
lar marks which have since appeared.
New York, Januaryl, 1854.
CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, d. c., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution Of the old
firm, Heidseck & Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con-
tinued the business retaining exclusive possession
of the vineyards vaults, &C., which the origina
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors of this well-known brand.
In order TO distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to our own, which have APP
peared and may hereafter appear in this market,
the name Of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March s. 1916
Feb S-d2m HEIDSIECk q CO.
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SflisffIIanf0n

MAKE MOTTO E.-Housekeeper and
i others are reminded that the following list OF
articles are OF the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils Of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Chronicles,
China, Vases
Earthenware Britannia ware,
Glass &C., &C., &c.
Goods sent to any part of the city free of
charge. Country dealers will do well 70 call
o. S. WHIT .ESEY,
7lh street.
Opposite Selden & Withers's Bank.
Mar 16 (Star)
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T,IsK,s AIR-TIGHT METALLIC Burial

I Cases.--Fnr sale by M. M. WHITE, Underia-
ker and Agent. near The corner of Sd ST. and Penn
sylvania avenue. Persons wishing to purchase
will find il to their advantage TO call. Two good
hearses, with handsome grey horses, always in
readiness These cases can be supplied at thirty
minutes notice Feb 26--3m
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j. p. DICKINSON,
ATT o IL N ~ A II l. A w,
VIZ ASIIJNCNrrnN A n n

Late Examiner of Claims IN the Pension QGce,)
Will attend to any business entrusted to his care
particularly TO Claims for Pensions, Bounty Land
Land Patents, Scrip, Back Pay, &c.
REFERENCES Hon. r. M. t. Hunter, U. s. Sen
ate; Hon Jno. w. Maury, Mayor of Washington
Hon JAS E. Heath, late Commissioner Of Pen
sons; Hon. Jno. Wilson, Commissioner of Gen
eral Land Office.
| have duplicate pay rolls Of the army from l7st
TO 1910, the original Of which were burnt in 1914
]. p. d.
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GARD.-The undersigned returns his
~ thanks to his friends and customers for their
liberal patronage bestowed on him for the past
three years, and earnestly solicits continuation
Of the same for his friend, l.. ]. MIpDLEToN, with
whom an arrangement has been this day made to
supply them with Ice Of the very best quality and
on the most reasonable terms.
Orders left at Mr.. MIppLEroN's Office, northeast
corner OF F and 18th streets, or directly TO him
through the Post Office, will meet with prompt
attention. WILLIAM DOUGLAS.
Apr 21-eo1w (Star, Union, u News)
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IlME UNDERSIGNED IS AGENT FOR

TTNHE UNDERSIGNED is AGENT FOR
renting, collecting rents, selling and purchas,,
ing lots or other properly. Non-residents ana
those who NAV choose to employ him will find il
greatly to their advantage 10 do 50, he having had
some twenty years experience in building houses
in Washington, and being thoroughly acquainted
with all the mechanical branches thereof, which
will enable him TO keep property in order at
much cheaper rate than most men, besides returns
will be prompt, and perfect responsibility ior al
moneys entrusted 10 him. Not wishing TO trouble
the public with long list of references, shall
simply content myself by rendering the names OF
those whom | daily serve in this capacity, and
whose names are follows
Thomas Baker. esq
Stephen p. Franklin, esq,
Thomas Bagden, esq,
Capt VIM. A. L. Maddox, U. 5. M,
John w. Maury, Mayor of Washington.
Office on street, between Sth and 9th streets,
north Of the ten office.
JAMES TOWLES.
N. B. | still continue to measure carpenters
and builders work. Mar 4-eot
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agenfies ana gam 0fifts.
M. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGE

M. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGE
BROKER,
Office National Hotel building PenniyiUania
Apenue, Washington, ID. G.
IN EALER IN CHECKS, ACCEPTANCES,
IL Drafts, Promissory Notes, Bank Notes, and
Coin.
Notes on all solvent Banks in the United States
bought and sold, at the best prices.
Notes, Drafts and Bills, in Washington and
Georgetown collected and remittances promptly
made in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore,
and other funds, at a charge of one-quarter per
cent.
Bills of Exchange and Bank Checks, on most
Of the principal cities of the Union, bought and
sold al the best rates.
Land Warrants and Virginia Scrip bought and
sold Apr 6--2meod
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ARTICLES uNCALLED FOR
ADAMS 8 CO.'S EXPRESS OFFICE

WASHINGTON.
TIME following described packages now in our
Office, uncaIled for, unless taken away by the
18th May, will be sent to Baltimore and sold for
account of whom il may concern.
ADAMS ~ co
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Inspector U. S. Navy Yard, Gosport,


OrFrcE OF THE N. Y. AND LIVERPOOL U. 5.
Man. STEAMSHIP CO., Jan. 81, 1854.
The steamers of this company use exclusively
the Zinc Paint manufactured by the New Jersey
Zinc Company, experience having proved its de-
cided superiority over all other paints.
EDWARD X. COLLINS, Agent.
Apr 7-co1m =
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g9Sks, Stati0nfrg, kf.
NEW BooKs.-The whimsical woman,

NEW BOoKs.-The whimsical Woman,
In by Emile f. Carlen
Crystalline; or, the Heiress of Fall Down Castle,
a romance, by F. W. Shelton, A. NJ, author of
aThe Rector Of st. Bardolph's," &C.
The Myrtle Wreath, or Stray Leaves Recalled,
by Minnie Myrtle
Melbourne and the Chincha Islands, with
Sketches Of Lima and a Voyage round the World
bY George w. Peck.
Just published and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Penn. avenue and 11th street.
May 16
ALTAR OF THE HOUSEHOLD.-A
IN series Of Services for Domestic Worship for
every morning and evening in the year, select
portions of Holy Writ and Prayers and Thanks
giving for particular occasions, with an Address
to Heads of Families, edited by the Rev. John
Harris, D D., Principal of New College, ST. Johns
Wood, London, author Of the Great Teacher
Mammon, &c.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore of
r. FARNHAM,
May II Corner ofllth ST. and Penn. av.
NJ EW DEMONSTRATIONS s. MAURY's.
IN My Schools and Schoolmates, or the Story
Of my Education; by Hugh Miller, author of The
Old Red Sandstone.
The Two Records: The Mosaic and the Geo.
logical Lecture delivered before the Young
Mems Christian Association, in Exeter Hall, Lon
don; by Hugh Miller.
The World OF Art and Industry, illustrated.
Sketches of the Campaign in Northern exico
in 1916 and AT by an Officer OF the First Regi
ment Of Ohio Volunteers.
Rob of the Bowl, Legend of the Inigoes by ].
p. Kennedy, author of Swallow Barn."
Addisons Works, new edition, VOL A !; "The
Spectator"
Apr20 Bookstore, near 9th street.
II ITTO,S DAILY BIBLE ILLUSTRA-
IN tons, now complete
Apostles and Early Church, just issued, ST..
The Eternal Day, by Rev. Horatio Bonar, 80
cents.
Africa and America Described, by the author OF
Peep of Day. rs cents.
Remarkable Examples of Moral Recovery
Jays Morning and Evening Exercises, new
edition in fine large type VOL, 81.
Thoughts on the Death of Little Children, SO
ccents. GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Apr S Seventh street.
IENTRAL ROUTE OF THE PACIFIC,
Y j from the Valley of the Mississippi to Califor-
MIA: Journal of the Expedition Of Z. F. Beale,
Superintendent of Indian Affairs in California, and
Gwinn Harris Heap, from Missouri to California,
in 1853 BY Gwinn Harris Heap
The Wintor Lodge, or Vow Fulfilled, an his
torica novel, the sequel TO Simon X. Kenton, by
James Weir.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore of
r. FARNHAM,
Corner of 11th street and Penn. avenue.
Mar 30
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~ ENIlRAL AGENCY.-1h undersigned
W most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle
where that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling of real estate, the
renting of houses, and general collecting busi
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet
REFERENCES
Hon. J. G. Dobbin, Secretary of the Nary
Hon. ]. Davis, Secretary Of Var
N. Callan esq, President Of the Board Of Com.
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla attorney at Las0.
James Ii. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddal, State Department.
SAMUEL G.. TAYLOR.
Jan 17-tf
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ans and seamstresses, on the premises Of the pro
prietor,
SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
Opposite the United States Hotel
The reputation which these Shirts have acquired
amongst Members of Congress and large num-
ber Of our citizens, induces the advertiser to in
vite those gentlemen who have not tested them to
give him CALL feeling assured that they will, on
trial, admit their superiority. An experienced cut
ter is constantly employed, and good fit is war
ranted in every case. None but the most compe-
petent seamstresses are engaged, which is guar
antee for the excelency and durability of the work.
SONS, Cravats Handkerchief Suspenders, &C.,
constantly on hand.
VIM. II. FAULKNER,
s. side Pa. avenue, bet. and "A streets,
Nov S-eoly. (m) opposite U. 5. Hotel.
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RECOMMENDATIONS.

"
January 20, 1854.
To C. f. Detmold, President ~ J. Zinc Co., " r.
SIR: A series of experiments conducted by me,
with the utmost care during the past three years,
upon all the various paints and artificial prepara-
lions for the preservation Of timber, have led me
10 the important discovery that the White Zinc
Paint manufaciuredby the New Jersey Zinc Com
pany, serves as perfect protection against the
ravages of the marine worm, and the formation OF
barnacles, whilst other paint or preparation OF
any kind combines the same protective effect.
am now preparing full report on this mpor-
tant subject TO the Bureaus of Yards and Docks at
Washington and shall send with it complete Sc
ries of specimens of wood ant metal plates which
were covered with the different paints and pre-
parations, and then exposed alike for an entire
season, in salt water opposite this navy yards all
Of which illustrates. in the most striking manner,
the invaluable qualities and decided superiority OF
your White Zinc Paint over all other kinds OF
paints, especially for marine purposes.
You are at liberty TO give full publicity TO the
above stated facts which are of TOO much impor-
tance to be kept from the naval and commercial
world am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES JARVIS,
Inspector u. S. NAVY Yard, Gosport, Va.
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r AV NOTICE.-sIDNEY S. BAXTER,
/ late attorney general of Virginia. has re-
moved to Washington TO practice law.
He will practice in the Supreme Court OF the
United States the courts Of the District of Column
bia, and attend 10 any professional business con-
fded to him.
Office in Morrison's new building on Al street,
east of Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Hon T. J. Allen, Hon. VIM. Daniel,
Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon. G.. b. Samuels,
Hon.. G. H. Lee, of the Court of Appeals OF
Virginia.
70 the Judges OF the Circuit Courts Of Virginia.
To the senators and members of Congress from
Virginia.
Sep 21--1veod. (m)
4 GENCY AT wAsHlNGTON N ITO
"A Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKlNS con-
iinues 10 undertake the agency Of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
Tor Virginia bounty land warrants and the confir-
nation by Congress Of grants and Claims to lands,
claims for property lost in or taken for the service
of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians or while in the possession OF the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
haipay pensons claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, half-pay, or
bounty lands also, claims for extra and back pay,
&C., OF soldiers, sailors and marines well those
against the State ofVirgnia, the United States;
all claims growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed, any business before Congress orthe public Of
fces which may requirethe aid ofan agent atto--
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. F A. Dickns is known to most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite TO the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
of the Metropolis
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-lyd tm)