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III IsToR X V
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author or the Republic OF the
et#tR Hs United Statea. &c. s3aI. I.5gs s.a

TINHIS important work is now in press, the first
il volume of which will be issued early in the
autumn Of 1854. 4t
The publication of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
ish in the several States complete list ofagents,
who will be prepared to furnish copies promptly
in every part of the Union r
That the author may have ample time to prepare
his work according TO his views of completeness +;
that the publishers may be enabled TO issue the
numbers with prompiness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest of their agents. the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that it will prove acceptable to ALL viz:
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in ALL thus completing the first volume before any
more are published. les .i'H .1E a3f0
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with
out Interruptions to the end. Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding; and the numbers already
published from one to four, will be taken in part
pay if not injured their full cost TO subscribers.
q In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers not unmindful OF the
earnest desire of many speedily TO possess the
work. The necessity of accommodating the au-
thor, whose labors are incessant. will appear OBJ
vious TO all without particular xplanation.
glf DAYTON 81 WENTWORTH, a
Publishers, SO Washington ST., Boston.
pa Mar i5--tfN Hel t1t1 etaSs.su Ss5. f5.As#f
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THE CAMEL IN AMERICA.-We understand
that company is now being organized, under
State charter, for the importation of an ade-
quate number of the different varieties of the
camel, and their employment in the business
Of transportation Of men and heavy burdens
across the arid wastes of the west. The me-
rits Of this enterprise, together with the natural
history Of the camel, showing its superior and
peculiar capabilities, are set forth with great
completeness in an article written for the June
number of Hunts Magazine, by Mr.. Edward
Magaunan, of New York. 1t is shown that
the domestication Of this animal, in what may
with propriety be called the American camel
region, is strongly advocated by recent ex-
plorers, and more particularly by Mr.. Bartlett
in his work, Just published here, by the Apple
tons and also that in view of the inefficiency
of the means of transportation now in use, the
project receives the sanction Of the United
States War Department.
On the organization of the company, it is
proposed to enter into q contract with the de-
partment, for the transportation of munitions
between designated points, and over those
stretches of country, such as the table land oi
Texas and New Mexico, extending from the
Mississippi to the Pacific, in line nearly direct
to San Diego, which from their destitution OF
water and herbage, are fitted for camel travel.
The company will then proceed to import the
camels from some accessible region of the Old
World-from Algeria, for instance, where, as
Mr.. Magaunan shows, they can be easily pro,
cured, at moderate prices. 1t being once ad-
mitted that the camel can be acclimated and
domesticated in the region for which it is in
tended; the value of the enterprise, in com
mercial point of view, ought to be matter Of
easy calculation. Altogether, the idea, though
novel, may, if carefully carried into effect lead
to important national results--Jomnalo of Com.
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4 GENCY AZ N.--T

4 GENCY AT WASHING TO N .--To
~ Claimants A. DICKINS con-
tinues 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
for 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
half-pay pensions 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 marinesi as well those
against the State of Virginia, as 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
ces which may require the aid of agent or attor
ney His charges will be moderate and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr.. F A. Dickins is known to most fthose 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.
Sen 2S-Iyd (rnl
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CCOTf,S WEEKLY PAPER.--1he pub
- Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS54) combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Phladelphia weekies. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series of org-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr. Lip
pards celebrated " Legends of the American Revo-
luton" published for fifty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tions. The first of series of original novellettes
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about TO be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail TO elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, ETC., etc, is also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novelette, TO follow the above. Mrs Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, etc.,
win continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and H. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife-a
graphic picture Of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lectons from Mrs. Caroline Lee HentZ, Clara
Clairve, Lille Lilberne, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers the news
of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad etc, etc.
Terms--One copy one year 50; two copies one
year SO; four copies one year S5; nine copies one
twenty copies one year and one TO the getier up
Of the club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
tA#E No III Chestnut st. PHILADELPHIA
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from the feet of the monster as he passed out
Of the house. 1t seems that after his discharge
on Wednesday, he hung about the premises,
and made use of threats towards the girl Ellen
for not marrying him, attributing her refusal
to the advice given her by Mr. and Mrs Wick
ham,. s
On Friday morning he left the house, took
his trunk, and went to Greenport. There, he
left the trunk, and on that night is supposed to
have walked back to the residence of Mr.. Wick
ham, distance of about ten miles, broke into
the premises and no doubt intended to murder
all in the house, and would have accomplished
the bloody deed had not the girls been awaken
ed by the cries of Mrs. Wickhanl. Up to tie
latest account, no arrest had been made, and it
was supposed that the murderer was secret.d
in the woods, or, perchance, making his way to-
wards New York. The inhabitants, however,
were out in full force in pursuit, and no dollt
The monster will be captured. Heis describe d
as being six feet in height, broad shoulders,
black hair, inclined to curl, high cheek bones,
and fast rolling walk, chews tobacco freely,
and is about twenty-eight years of age.
Justice Osborn was at Ravenswood, Long
Island, when the news Of this most atrocious
murder arrived, and Immediately took such
measures as were in his power to prevent the
escape Of the murderer On his arrival In the
city, he dispatched officers Bowling and Lord,
two of the most efficient police officers in the
department., to Cutchogue, with Instructions to
make thorough search for the assassin, and
to render all the aid in their power to the local
authorities in bringing him to justice.
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LOST LUGGAGE OFFIcE.-One of the most
interesting curiosities in the Chrysta Palace, is
the collection of specimens preserved in tie
Office for lost articles. All articles picked Up
by the police, have been ticketed and registered
here from the first, and as few people have
been aware of the existence of such recepta-
Gle, the accumulation of personal articles is
large and decidedly miscellaneous. About three
hundred cambria and lace handkerchiefs, Ct
all grades and shades, sp to 6fty dollar article,
as many wells, large stock of gloves surpris-
ing assortment Of babies shoes and stockings,
some hundred articles of jewelry, ranging &c
nigh as 500 in value, and an indescribaLle
variety of odds and ends, have been collected
n this curious omnium gatherum. Human
nature, especially female, is also epitomized
here. The ladies have scarcely lost any fans,
though their handkerchiefs and wells would
seem to have been sown broadcast Locks f
false hair are interspersed with other wearii &
apparel. Many spectacle cases. were found,
but the spectators had universally clung 10
their spectacles, and doubtless, made good use
of them. Ladies' beaux Tor bows-the officer
did not spell the word, so that it remains an
biguous) have been lost at the Palace, in great
numbers, leaving the wearers of course more
or less disconsolate. A side bottle of brandy
was picked up, from which the loser had the
misfortune TO have extracted most of the con-
tents. In sliert, every body who has lost any
thing may rely upon finding it or its counter
part, in the "Old Curiosity Shop" of the Crys-
tai Palace Police.--N Y. Courier.
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In Refrigerators, Waer-coolers, &c. We
have just opened handsome assortment of Plated
Goods French China, Fancy Goods, and general
assortment of convenences for housckeepers,
which we will sell as low as the lowest. Our stock
in Cabinet Furniture and Chairs is now also very
complete. Lanaly Refrgerators, which obtained
the first premium at the late Mechanics Far. we
have on hand, (and the only house that keeps them
in the city y and we state with the utmost conf
d-nce that they are the only article of the kind that
can b. called, properly a Refrigerator. Weinvne
the utmost scrutiny. We invite a call at our es-
tabishmcnt, the only compe one in all its parts
in the city. We will sell as low as any house can
sell that does fair business.
May 20--2tsoif DONN & BROS,
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sss a. SCOTT, PubIisher,
No. Ill Chestnut st., philadelphia.
T1RIAL or MATT. II. wARD.-A full

TTNRIAL or MATT. Il. WARD.-A full
j and authentic Report Of the Testimony on the
Trial of Matt. +. Ward, certified to be correct by
Thomas d. Bronze, Clerk of Hardin Circuit Court,
Wm Alexander, former Commonwealth Attorney
for the Hardin District, and Judge Alex Walker,
of New Orleans with the Speeches of Governor
Crittenden Governor Helm, I. F. Marshall Esq.,
and the reply Of Alfred Allen, Esq, Attorney for
the Commonwealth.
Just published and for sale by
r. FARNHAM
OS
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WI sIWATCHEs!-J.Y Y. savage,
WV M 90 Enlfon sfreef New York. has an ex-

wv No. 80 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
tensve assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
T. r. Cooper's Duplex, M. J. Tobias & Co.'S, r..
IL q. Bcesleys, Joseph Johnson, .25 Church street,
Liverpool, &c. &C., varying in price from SIS or
500. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, $25; /;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
fullJewelled English Gold Levers from $50 TO 500
The whole of the above watches are carefully se-
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 So
So and 81. Pens without cases, rs cents, 81 so,
So anu S3 Sent to all parts of the country free OF
postage Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for so cents Dec 17-1v
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ZINC PAlNTS.--Ihe SuDscrlDerS navhS
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zine
Company for the sale of their superior Paints, are
prepared 10 execute 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 in oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection TO iron or othermetalic surfaces II is
a cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura
BILE covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, &c.
The consumption of it is very large, and it has
given entire satisfaction.
ar All the paints manufactured by the company are
the highest siexcellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and ap.
piled in their preparations and they are warranted
10 keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length time. In this respect, they are superior
to any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN IL SONS, Agents,
Apr 7--d3m No. 2, Camden ST., Baltimore.
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Is W. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens and strangers
visiting Washington, TO his well-seected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ings, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market. H
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase Of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him to offer them TO the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction to the pur-
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
where and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit of othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
EIF Superior Ready-nade Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment OF ready
made clothing Of my own work. made up in the
most fashionable manner such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests which will be sold al much less
nrice than work made to order.
N. b. Sole agent for Scott's report of Fashions
or the District.
Oct l5-6n fBD
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

II j. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open
ing another supply of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, to which he invites the al
tention of Members of Congress, strangers, and
citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentlemans Goods usually
kept by Merchant Taors.
We solicit an inspection by the public of our
goods, workmanship, and prices G
MS- No. Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav I4-3tf
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THOMPsON s GARNER, slercnanl Iai-

il lors, Morft's building, AZ street near Penn
sylvania avenue would most respectfully inform
their friends, the public in general, and the old pa
irons Of Joseph X. Thompson, in particular, that
they have received their Spring Supply OF Goods,
(which to be admired needs but TO be seen y
and which they will make TO order, in style and
6t, TO please the tastes Of the most fasidous, OF
all ages
Favor ms with call. Our motto is We study
10 please Mar 25--iitf
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aasnfies ann gam @fifes.
MI. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGE
BROKER,

Office National Hotel Building Penmiylvania
Avenue Washington, ID. C.
IN EALER IN CHECKS, ACCEPTANCES,
IL Drafts, Promissory Notes, Bank Notes, and
Coin. A
Notes on all solvent Banks in the United States
bought and sold, al 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, al charge of one-quarter per
cent
Bills Of Exchange and Bank Checks, on most
Of the principal cities Of the Union, bought and
sold at the best rates.
Land Warrants and Virginia Scrip bought and
sold. iF Apr 6-2meod
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MisrtIIanf1as.

TT G E.--The Subcriber would respectfully,
j inform his friends and the public that, hav
ing succeeded in filling several large houses
with pure Potomac and Rock Creek Ice, and
in making his contracts with responsible east
ern dealers for very superior article, he is
now prepared TO deliver the same punctually in
any part of Washington or Georgetown al the
lowest market price, and guarantees TO supply Gus
toners with any quantity required Difhont change
OF price during the season.
Orders left at the following places sent
through the post Office will meet with prompt at
tention t ft
Patterson & Nairn, Pennsylvania avenue and
9th street.
T. ID. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue, between
9th and 7th streets
" Harbaugh, 7th and G streets.
Kidwell IL Lawrence, Pennsylvania avenue and
l4th street.
T. c. McIntire, 7th and streets
w. II. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue and A
street,
William Lord 5th and streets
j. w. Nairn, New York avenue and 18th street
Edward Hall, market space, between 9th and
7th streets.
A. G. Ridgeley, Pennsylvania avenue, between
10th and Goth streets.
DIR. J. b. Gardner, CAPITOL Hill. @
z. M. p. King, and 18th streets.
F. S. Walsh, Navy Yard.
G. p. Wanna, New York avenue and 9th street.
l.. r. Holmead. Maryland avenue and 7th street.
w. w. Birth, Sd street, next to Trinity Church.
j. w. Sothoron & Co., Georgetown.
Families will be supplied by the week or month,
or for the whole year, at ONE PRICE, and tuAsap-
PLY guaranteed
Notice Of change Of residence, if given at the
Office instead of TO the driver will always prevent
disappointment.
Should mistakes or neglect occur on the part OF
those delivering the ice, if notice is given at the
Office, il will be Immediately attended to.
Ice kept constantly on hand at Eliot's drug store
corner and 18th streets, which can be had in
large or small quantities, at the lowest market
rates. l.. J. MIDDLETON,
Office, northeast corner of and 18th
streets and Easby's wharf
IL Persons wishing to be supplied will please
send their names, residence, and quantity per
day. to the Office any OF the places above named.
March Ia. s.5.r #t
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T ENERAL LAGENCY.--The undersigned
NJ most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle
where, that he has opened an Agency Office foI
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 al
tend 10 the buying and selling of real estate, the
renting Of houses, and general collecting busi
ness !; he will also furnish parties al 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.
.N REFERENCES.
Hon. ]. c. Dobbin, Secretary of the Napy.
Hon. ]. Davis, Secretary Of War,
N. Callan, esq, President Of the Board of Com
mon Council
Cen John M. McCalla, attorney at Laso
James III. Caustn, esq.
w. C. Reddall, State Depqrtment.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
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RECOMMENDATIONS.

..< t a.s. u. >. NAVY YARD, GoSPoRT, VA, '
ts January 20, 1854.
TO C. Z. Detnold, 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-
tions for the preservation of timber, have led me
TO the important discovery that the White Zinc
Paint, manufacturedby the New Jersey Zinc Com
pany, serves as perfect protection against the
ravages of the marine worm, and the formation OF
barnacles, whilst no other paint or preparation OF
any kind combines the same protective effect.
am now preparing full reportfon this impor-
tant subject to the Bureaus of Yards and Docks, al
Washington, and shall send with it complete Sc
ries of specimens of wood anG 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 yard all
of which illustrates. in the most striking manner
the invaluable qualities and decided superiority OF
your White Zinc Paint over all other kinds
paints, especially for marine purposes.
You are al liberty to give full publicity 10 the
above stated facts, which are of too much impor-
tance 10 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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CHARLES LEVERS NEW NOVEL,
u The Dodd Family Abroad, by Charles Lover,
lust received at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Book store, near 9th street, Pom. avenue
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Inspector U. s. Navy Yard, Gosport, v

OFFICE OF THE N. Y. AND LIVERPOOL U. s.
.4B fsH Fl MAIL 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.
.ga EDWARD X. COLLINS, Agent.
Anr 7-eo1m
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~ EAUTiER'S.--Just received a large as
NJ sortment of Pate De Foies Gras, from Stras
burg, in small and large jars.
Jan 22--u G. GAUTIER.