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TyHE Store Of the. Subscriber win be weekly
replenished with ,Srw GooDs, from the
New York.. Boston and Philadelphia Importing
Houses, and from al the principal American
manufacturers. Among his excessive assortment
may be found al kinds Of III
Letter, Cap, Dra,cing, Note and Fancy Paper;
White, Buff 8.Enameled Envelopes;
Papisr Maeas, ROse,oood, Mahogany 4 Lsathss
Writing Desks, Work Borss, 8c; y
Cloth, Leather and Papier Mache PorssfSaios,
FSons sTk cts. 70 $500 eachs Se
AZ styles of Gard Gases and Porte Mosndies
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Ssess, Ssik and Ksd Purses Ba''kers' Cdsss; ~
LEbin's Celebrated Genuine Perfames;
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Guiding E,tocAss, tyooa AapAaoWs:
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Crying Babies Uasnas War and is,'oesr L'0tss )
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Litchhslds Oct. 2, aS5aSl IN AMA 81
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rT1HE MOST COMPLETES ASSORTMENT

of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting Of Hallet, Davis 81 Co.'s
superior Asoian Pianos which for beauty of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequalled
Bacon S Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen ~ Co.'s Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the CRYSTAL
Palace, is the admiration of all who have seen and
heard il.
Schumacher & Co.'s new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's world-renowned German Pianos
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
delicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pa ket OF
Saturday from Boston, one of l.. Giberts beo ltful
Boudor or Pccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desirous Of purchasing, TO
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment of Pianos offered for sale in this city, at
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano if desired.
Also several secondhand Pianos including one
of Jonas Chckering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones -
The most complete assortment Of Music and
Musical instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS IL HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22--tf (m)
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H SToEY X
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
Ry the Author. or the Republic OF the
United States, &C.


YINHIS important work is now in press, the first
Il volume Of which will be issued early in the
autumn of 1854
The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States complete list ofagents,
who will be prepared to furnish copies promptly
in every part of the Union.
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 promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest of their agents. the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that il 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.
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, 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 at their full cost to subscribers.
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months the publishers are not unmindful of the
earnest desire of many speedily to possess the
work. The necessity of accommodating the au-
thor, whose labors are ncessant. will appear OBJ
vious to all without particular explanation.
DAYTON & WENTWORTH,
Publishers, sc Washington ST., Boston.
Mar l5-tfx
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D w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

Il q under the Unlleu States T1otcl, usiViuS Gil
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.
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 call before you purchase else
where and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. suit OF c othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-madc 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 at much less
price than work made to order.
N. B. Sole agent for Scott's report Of Fashions
or the District
Oct 15--6m. (m)
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4 GENCY AT wAsHINGTo N.--To

A SENC1 Al w AS RE- Nv ~ ~ s--Ao
N Claimants. A. DICKINS con-
tinuesto undertake the agency of claims before
Cohgess and other branches of the government,
inclnIing commissioners under treaties, and the
varicus public Offices. He will attend TO pre-
empion and other land claims, the procuring OF
pateots 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 taken for the service
of The United States; property destroyed by the
Indians or while in the possession of the United
Sites; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
haHpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices. whether for commutation, hafpay, or
boonty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&C.. of soldiers sailors and marines; as well those
against the State Of Virginia. the United States;
all claims growing out of contracts with the gov
eminent for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed any business before Congress or the public of
ces which may require the aid of an 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.. L A. Dickns is known TO most Of those who
have been in Congress within the last few years.
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington. ~a
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
of the Metropolis.
Anletters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S--1yd (m)
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TIME NEW YORK Musical Review and

TINE NEW YORK Musical Review and
Choral Advocate is the cheapest and best
musical paper in the world. This journal (Which
has heretofore been published monthly COM
menced its fifth year in January, 1854, and hence
forth il will be published every two weeks-on
every other Thursday giving more than
twice as much matter without any increase in
price Each number contains sixteen quarto
pages, four of which are new music, consisting OF
glees, hymn tunes, chants, anthems, dedication,
and holiday pieces, and, in short every variety OF
music adapted 10 purposes OF religious worship,
TO public occasions and TO the home circle all OF
which will be OF practical character, and such as
can be sung by persons ofordinary musical attain
ments. In the editorial department of the Review
are engaged lin addition TO Mr. Cady, the former
EDITOR gentlemen of the highest talent and rpest
musical experience, among whom are George r..
Root, VIM. B. Bradbury, Thomas Hastings, and
Lowell Mason and It's circle of correspondence.
home and foreign, is complete. The Review will
also be regular medium for the announcement OF
new musical publications by all the leading pub
fishing houses IN the Union The subscription
list of this paper is now larger than that of any
similar journal in the world; and the new ar
rangements rendering 1.-THE cheapest, well rs (it
is hoped) the most valuable musical paper ever
published, must largely increase its already un-
paraleled circulation.
Terms: One dollar per annum or six copies
for five dollars, always In advance.
The music alone in the volume would cost over
FIVE dollars in the usual form. Besides this there
will be an immense amount of musical news,
essays, criticism, instruction, &c &C., all only
one dollar Every one feeling particle OF inter-
est in the cause OF music will surely subscribe.
L Specimen numbers sent on receipt of two letter
postage stamps Address always post paid)
MASON BROTHERS,
% Park Row New York.
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OPINIONS OF ATTORNEYS GENER-
al Of the limited States.=The undersigned

"
having Just published an octave edition OF the
official decisions of The Attorneys General of the
United States, expounding the Constitution, sub
sisting Treaties with foreign nations, and the In
dian tribes, and giving construction to the public
laws of the country, in FIVE volumes, averaging
$50 pages each, comprising all the decisions OF
that character made since the adoption of the
federal constitution, and prior to the 4th day OF
July, 1851 and to be continued up to the present
time with synoptical notes and copious indices,
he respectfully announces his readiness TO answer
orders for the work, and to forward the same by
express, or otherwise, TO any part Of the United
States.
Being the productions of distinguished jurists
and civilians, fully authorized TO decide the vari
Gus questions of civil, common, International
constitutional, commercial and municipal law,
which have arisen in the course of the admns-
tration of the government and bearing, as they
do, upon nearly every subject of civil polity and
jurisdiction, it necessarily follows that they are
scarcely inferior in Importance TO the Constitution
which they defend, and the laws which they ex-
plain They not only set forth the political econo-
my and fundamental principles of the federal gov
ernment, and the rules and regulations enforced
in its administration, but they also define the
powers and duties and, in many instances, the
compensation of its civil and military officers
The subjects of national sovereignty, neutrality.
extradtion &c, are therein thoroughly discussed,
and our revenue laws land laws, patent laws,
pension laws, &C., commented upon and ex-
planned 1t is, therefore, believed that public
ministers, consuls, governors of States, district
attorneys, marshas,s collectors of customs, sur
veyors of ports, naval officers, receivers Of public
moneys, registers of land Offices, Indian agents.
officers Of the army and navy, and, indeed, all
public men will find these volumes valuable ac-
QUESTION to their libraries
The editions put up in the style Of Howard's
Reports of Decisions Of the Supreme Court, and
sold at the moderate price of three dollars per
volume.
Librarians of States and public institutions are
reminded that they may conveniently obtain the
work, through their representatives in Congress-
if the latter are Immediately addressed upon the
subject.
ROBERT FARNHAM,
Pennsylvania avenne
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NATIoNAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,

MI ATIONAL vi IL D1CA H CCALEISs1I,
l\ Washington.-The Thirty-second Annual
Course Of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY
Thomas Miller, M. D Professor of Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM. P. Johnson, M. D., Professor of Obstet
rics and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M. D., Professor of Materia Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, M. d., Professor Of the Prin-
ciples and Practice of Surgery
Grafton Tyler, nj. d., Professor of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, M. D., Professor Of Micros-
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis HI. Steiner, M. D., Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William H. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De-
monstrator
The facilities for the prosecution of practical
anatomy are ample.
Like most similar institutions in Europe, the
desks from which the regular lectures given,
and the wards for clinical instructions are under
the same roof
The extensive additions TO the buildings since
E ast session, for the accommodation of the
TX, will greatly extend the usefulness OF the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course of lee
lures is. ..$9u
Practical anatomy by the denonstrator... 1O
Martrculating fee payable only once)........ .
Graduating expenses. 20
Admission TO the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. d.,
Dean of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner of and 14th SITS.
- II
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ZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale of their superior Paints, are
prepared to execute orders for any description, de-
livered in Baltimore at the company'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 other metallic surfaces. II is
a cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura
bic covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, DC.
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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AGENCY undersigned

ENERAL AGENCY. .4-The undersigned
W most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in geIeral, here and esle-
where, that he has opened On Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims oi every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, ard arrearage pay, and will at
tend TO the buying and selling of real estate, the
renting of housesJand genfral collecting bust
ness he will also furnish prties at distance
with such information as uhty may desire from
the seat Of government. Charges will be mode
sate Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES. s&
Hon. ]. G. Dobbin, Secretary of the Nary.
Hon. ]. Davis, Secretary fIWar.
N. Caan, esq, President ofIthe Board Of Com
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCala, Attomey at LaO.
James II. Caustn, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Jan lift
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ELEGANT rURNTTURE-The under

ELEGANT fURNITURE,-The UNDER
ID signed take pleasure in informing their friends
and the public thct they have on hand as large and
complete stock of CABINET WARE as can
be found in the city of Washington, of every de-
scription and quality, embracing styles and prices
which will be found adapted TO the fancy and ne
manship will be found of superior excellence in
fashion and durability.
We would respectfully invite the public 10 visit
our extensive warerooms, and examine the ele-
CANT and varied stock now on hand, as we cannot
enumerate all our articles without extending this
advertisement TO undue length. OF the newly
invented elastic spiralspring Mattresses, which
have given such general satisfaction to all VINO
have tested them, we have yet few remaining,
and we would urge an early call from those who
desire TO possess themselves of so desirable a
Mattress. To the invalid il will be found invau-
able. !. WIGHT 81 CROSBY,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank of Wash
ington, near the corner OF 7th street
Notice the Bedstead sign Jan 2f--dly
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SlisrfIIaaaGns.

TNAKE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
u 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. Qneensware,
Paints Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnsh, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Girondoles,
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 to call.
o. S. WHIT LESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Seden & Wilherss Bank.
Mar l6 (Star)
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qAZErEER OF THE UNITED

NJ 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 Confederacy, embrac-
ing also important typographical and historical IN
gcther with the results of the of 1850, and
population and statistics in many cases TO 1883,
by Thomas Baldwin and ]. Thomas, ID. d.
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 recent character, and
in many instances embraces statistics and popua-
ton to 1853, obtained since the census was taken.
This gives il nestimable value over every other
work Of the kind in existence. Just received and
for sale at X. FARNHAM'S,
Corner Of 1lth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Jan25-tf
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RECOMMENDATIONS.
u. $. NAVY YARD, GosPoRT, Va,

~. -. NAVY lARD, SIoSPOKT, v Az
January 90 1854.
70 c. z. DetmoM, President ~. r. Zine Co, ~ II.
Sm: 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
barnaces, whilst no other paint or preparation OF
any kind combines the same protective effect
| am now preparing full report on this impor-
tant subject to the Bureaus of Yards and Docks, at
Washington, and shall send with il a complete Sc
ries of specimens ofwood 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 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,
Insnoc,or II g NAVY Yard, Gosport. Va,
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VsO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
I the House of Representatives.-A gentle

man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary, legal, aud general reporter, both IN
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes to devote them to the service
OF any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the adj
is perfectly Indifferent as to the character of the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform it 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 Feb 2-tf
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NEEDICAL CARD.-Drs. II. & J. Hunter,

.lN (physicians for diseases of the chest &c.
beg TO announce that they will remove to New
York on the 5th Of December next, or as soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard to their prac-
tice in Washington and Baltimore The motive for
this change is that Of being more central and easy
of access TO those visiting them from distant parts
of the Union.
DIR. James Hunter will, during the winter, visit
principal resorts for nvads on the southern
coast
DIR. Robert Hunter will visit Washington and
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month after December. U
!. Will be published in January next an American
edition of Sir Charles Scudamore's work on Inha-
lation, with an Introduction" Notes, I" and an
Appendix, by r. Hunter, M. R. c. s.
Nov 16-ly lml
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.yxZATcHEs. wATcHEs.-J. Y. savage,

wv No. 9o Fulton street. New York, has an ex.
tensive assortment Of fac Watches consisting OF
T. +. Cooper's Duplex, NJ j. Tobias ~ Co.'S, R.
& G. Beeslcy's, Joseph Johnson, 25Church street.
Liverpool, &c, &c, varying in price from $75 or
$l00. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, $25;
Detached Levers, thirteen Jewels $50; superior
llJewelled English Gold Levers from 500 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 TO retain their points, for 81
So and $4. Pens without cases, IS cents, 81 90,
So and $3 Sent 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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LANGUACEs.-D. e. Groux,

MODERN LANGUAGES.--D. ID. II. Groux,
lyI a native of France, teaoner OF Modern Ian
guages especially French Spanish, and German.
Translations made with correctness and punctu-
ality Professor of Numesmatics, for the classif-
alton and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel
Furnished Rooms TO rent at that place.
Sep 21--dtf
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IN VIM. II. STANFORD, Merchant Tailor
north side Of Pennsylvania avenue, uncer Gads,
bys Hotel, has just returned from New YORK, and
is now opening handsome and complete stock
of Spring Goods of the latest styles and importa-
tons to which he would call the attention Of his
friends and the public in general all of which will
be made to order in the most fashionable and ele-
CANT style, at the shortest notice and at the very
lowest possible price.
Also, complete assortment of Furnishing
Goods, such as Shirts, Drawers, Suspenders,
Stocks, Cravats, &C., with superior lot of Kid
Gloves, direct from the importer in New York
Mar l1-2aW3Wif