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DURE SILVERWA Magnificent
IL assortment.-M w. GAIT ~ BRO. call at
tention TO their unusually large assortment of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Casters.
Silver Cups and Saucers, Goblets.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels, Sugar Sifters
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad longs, Vegetable Forks.
Fruit Knives, Ice longs, Desert Knives.
Soup cream, and gravy Ladies'.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars.
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Strainers
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons and Forks OF
every variety.
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c
Also, a very large assortment of Fancy Silver
ware, suitable for wedding, birthday, and other
presents.
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered to our customers Being
of our own manufacture, il is warranted pure sit.
yer, and offered at as low rates as similar good
can be purchased for in any city in this country.
M. w. GAIT IL BRO,
Sign of the Golden Eagle,
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Under GARMENTS FOR THE SEA-
" son.--The largest and best assortment Of all
qualities, will be found al M
WALL ~ STEVENS,
322, Penn. avenue, next door to Iron Hall.
JAMS (News)
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ME COOLING sTRUGCLE.-The

THE COMING STRUGCLE.-The Com
u ing Struggle among the Nations of the Earth
or the Political Events OF the next Fifteen Years
described IN accordance with Prophecies in Eze.
kiel, Daniel and the Apocalypse
Reprinted from the sixtieth-tbousand London
edition. For sale at
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Bookstore, near Ninth street.
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MRS. COWDEN CLARKE'S new Novel.
1vl The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Influence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author of "The Complete
Concordance TO Shakespeare"
Teggs Dictionary of Chronology.
Lectures On the True, the Beautiful and the
Good, by M. N Cousin; Increased by an Appendix
on French Art; translated by 0. w. Wight
TAYLOR az MAURY'S
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TAYLOR d MAURY,S DOLLAR LET
i ter balance, in universal use. Price ST.
April 81 Bookstore near 9th 81

IMPORTANT BOUNTY-LANDB BOOK
u Just issued, second edition Of Tripetts Pen
sion and Bounty-Land Laws, containing the new
bonnty-land act of 1855 and embracing digest Of
all he laws, decisions, and FORMS relating to pen
sions; 10 officers and soldiers of the revolution
their widows and children TO army and militia
Invalids and their widows to navy and marine
invalids, their widows and children; and to bounty
lands provided for by every act from the Revolu-
ton to- and including that Of March 3, 1855 so
arranged as TO be ineligible to every claimant
This work is highly recommended by the Com
missioner OF Pensions. Price So, mailed free TO
any part of the United States, Except California;
TAYLOR Il MAURY, Bookstore,
April 81 near 9th ST.
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EARL or CARLIsLE,s DIARY

TARL OF CARLISLE,S DIARY
IL Diary Of Turkish aud Greek Writer'S by the
Right Hon. the Earl Of Carlisle, edited by &. c.
FELTON,, Greek Professor in Harvard University
The noble Earl is well and favorably known in
this country, having travelled here while he bore
the title Of Lord Morpeth, and his work will be
read with great interest by all who have devoted
any attention 10 the mighty events which are now
taking place in the Eastern World. The period
embraced in his journal is one Of deep sgn6-
canoe, being al the very commencement OF hos
ttirs, and the persons introduced have since
played eminent paris in this terrible historical
tragedy. Professor FELTON, has added full and CO.
pious notes to the American edition, and the work
is beautifully illustrated. 1t will hereafter be re-
garded as a valuable, historical record Of this in
eresting period.
just published and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
June IL Cor. III ST. and Penn. av.
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MRS. A. M. MADDOX'S
HOJJsE. No. 137 T. SIR

RU"fNr HOUSE, NO. FJI ~ street,
Id between 9th and 7ih streets, near the corner
OF 7th street, Washington, ID. O., is prepared 10
accommodate BOARDERS by the month, week,
day, or meal. Residence within two or three
minutes walk OF the Patent General, and City
Post Offices
Gentlemen have Board with or without
Rooms. Decs-eotf
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NEW AND IMPORTANT BOOKS.-Is-
IN rael .and the Genties, by DR.. Isaac Da
Costa.
Paley's Evidences of Christianity, with Notes
and Additions, by Charles M. Marine,
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association Of London.
Words TO Win Souls, twelve sermons by emf
nent Divines of the Church of England
Letters and Remains Of the late Rev. W. III
Hewilson, 2 vols.
The Works ofthe Rev. Edward Bickerseth 16
vols
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF the Rev.
VIM. Jay, Of Bath.
Scripture Testimony 10 the Messiah, by John
Pyne Smith, ID. ID. For sale by
~ GRAY IL BALLANTYNE,
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TAYLOR d MAURY,S ELASTIC PEN.
i No. 27.-This Pen, which is manufactured by
Perry a. Co., London, expressly for Messrs. Tay.
ior a. Maury, will be found unequalled in all the
requirements of good steel Pea.
Sold in gross boxes, price ST. al
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Book and Stationery Sore,
April II near Orb :,
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mn ARBLE MANTLES.-MarbIe works.
1u The subscriber begs leave TO inform hs
friends and the public that he has increased hs
stock Of Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, of the best
quality, newest style and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window stills, lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops soap
stone, calcIncd plaster, 50 IS PER barrel
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Brow
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention o
builders and others to his stock, and will endeavo
to give satisfaction 10 all who may favor him W y
their orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD
On + St, bet. 18th and ~
Oct. 9--6m. (m)
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NORTH AND SOUTH, by the author of
In MARY Barton" "The Moorland Cottage, !"
: Crawford" &c. 373 cents.
Kings and Queens, or Life in the Palace, by
John 5 Q. Abbott, new edition, just received and
for sale by K. FARNHAM.
March 3
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NEw EDITION Ole DICKENs,s COM

M EW EDITION OF DICkENS,S COM
IN plete Works.-The complete Works of
Charles Dickens, in five volumes; price 81 so.
The Missing Bride, or Miriam the Avenger, by
Mrs. Emma ID. Il. N. Southworih; paper ST,
bound 81 25
The Pickwick Papers complete, so cents.
Just published, and for sale at
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May 81 Bookstore, near Th ST.
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ID ARE PENSION BOOkS.-" Lands In
III Illinois TO Soldiers Of the Late War;" giving
the names of each soldier TO whom patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
district for services in the late war, with Eng
land the description Of the tract of land granted
TO each, with the date of the patent; the company
and regiment in which they severally served, and
by whom each patent was received. A single
copy for sale.
Old Pension Rolls of Indiana and North Caro-
lima.
List of Pensioners of the United States under
the act of 18th of March, 1915, showing the rank
and line in which each served
Virginia Muster Rolls.
Virginia Pay Rolls.
List Of Rejected and suspended Pensions, with
the reasons for the rejection suspension.
For sale in Washington by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
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HARPER's MAGAZINE for June, at
IL SHlLLINGTON'S Bookstore.
Fanny Ferns new book, second series of her
Leaves. 44r 4 f#sas
Reginald Lyle, by Miss Pardoe.
Rival Beauties, or Love and Diplomacy.
knickerboeker Magazine, Tor June.
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer
Dickens's Household Words, for June.
All the new books and magazines received as
last as published, and for sale al
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
a -. Odeon Building corner Al street >
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NJ EW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
IN Samuel w. Taylor ~ Co, have opened the
spacious New Store Penn. avenue, next to
Messrs. Geo., ~ I. Parker's opposite Browns
Hotel, forthe sale ofLadies, Gentlemen's Misses,
Boys and Servants BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS
and SLIPPERS.
In opening this establishment our aim is to be-
come popular by keeping good articles at very low
prices.
Heterogeneous have been made with the best
Northern Manufacturers for regular supply OF
every article exclusively to our order.
BY respectful attention to the wants of those
who will favor us with CALL we hope to merit
their future confidence and patronage.
S. w. TAYLOR Il Co.
Penn avenue, opposite Browns Hotel
Aug 29-1w
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NEW NOVEL, by the author Of $ Mary
In Barton.''-North and South, by the author
of Crawford the Moorland Cottage, &c. Price
374 cents.
Kings and Queens, Life in the Palace; by
John s. G. Abbott. Price 81.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR q MAURYS
March Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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"ANTED--A Situation as Teacher of
w English, Mathematics and Latin; also, the
rudnents of Greek, if desired. All Of which will
be taught in the most approved manner
The applicant is experienced teacher, OF
good address, and will furnish the best references
both in regard 10 character and ability.
None but liberal salary need be offered.
For particulars. address
SETH FRINK,
Dec S-u Pittsfeld, Massachusetts.
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MRS. T.. Il. ALEXANDER can accom-
1Nl modate few Gentlemen with Board or
Lady and Gentleman, on ] street, between 9Th
and Hh, No. 500 The House is situated short
distance from the Patent Office and other Depart
ments. Nov lott
SITUATION WANTED.--By n young
~ frenchman, who comes well recommend ed
as waiter in hotel or family, or VaLt de Cham
bre. Apply at this Office.
Mar rs
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lime JEWELRY.-I have just received
IL new supply of the latest styles Of wery
and have just finished fine lot of pu g silver
ware, such as Tea Sets, Goblets, Cups, Spoons
Forks, Ladies, Butter, Fish, and Pie Knives
Napkin Rings &c., &c. All of which will sell
at much lower prices than is usually asked for the
same quality of goods at other establishments in
this city, and will warrant every article as repre-
scented at time Of sale. II. o. HOOD,
4lS Penn. avenue, between a and 9Th Streets
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y ARTLErT's AMERICAN ExPLoR-

I'D Ing Expedftion.-Persona narrative of ex-
p.orations and incidents in Texas, New Mexico
California, Sonora, and chihuahua, ly J. X. Bart
lett. United States Commissioner during that Pc
rod, in two volumes, with maps and illustrations
The Hive Of the Bee Hunter, repository OF
Sketches, including peculiar American character;
scenery, and rural sports by t. b. Thorpe, author
o. Tom Owen, the Bee Hunters &c illustrated
by sketches from nature
farmngdale, novel, by Caroline Thomas.
Our Parish, annals Of Pastor and People
Just received and for sale by
R-~FARNHAM
Corner OF Penn. avenue and IItb .,
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TRAVELLING and Packing Trunks Of
Il all quaiities.--A large variety constantly on
hand, and for sale cheap by
WALL ~ STEVENS,
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GRACE LEE, by Julia Kavanah, author

RACE LEE, by Julia Kavanah, author
VI Of Daisy Burns, Madeleine, Nathalie, &c
The Summer Land; Southern Story, by
child OF the sun Just published and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
April 10 Corner Penn. avenue and llth At.
A KUDfMENJABr AND PRACTICAL
IA Treatise on Perspective for beginners, SIM
pinned for the use of juvenile students and anna
teurs in architecture, painting, &c; also adapted
for schools and private instructors fourth edition.
revised and enlarged, by George Payne artist
eighty six illustrations, IS cents.
Rudiments Of the Art of Building in Ave Sec
tons, VIZ !. General principles Of construction;
2 Materials used in binding; 3. Strength of ma
terals; T. Use Of materials; 5. Working drawings,
specifications, and estimates, illustrated with iii
woodcuts, by Edward Dobson, author Of the Rail
ways of Belgium, &c
Elements of Mechanism, calculating the scien-
tho principles of the practical construction OF
machines, for the use of schools and students in
mechanical engineering, with numerous speci-
mems OF modern machines remarkable for their
utility and ingenuity illustrated with DAB ensrav-
ings, by T. Baker, author of Railway Engineering,
&c.
Just received, and Tor sale al the Bookstore OF
X. FARNHAN, corner af 18th street and Penn
syvania avenue
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IhE UNDEksiGkEDof offer their services
IL to prosecute claims eli every descrintion 10.
fore Congress and the different departments ofthe
government
Office on l4th street, opposite Wizards Hotel
Sep 2s--u BROWN a. WINTER
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Sign OF the Golden Eagle,
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th streets.

DEOPLE'S EDITION OF CLAIMING.
IL Works of Rev. DR.. Claiming, in six volumes,
bound Price So IS.
The same six volumes bound in three Price
two dollars.
Memoirs of William Elery Charming vols.
Price ST. rs, with Portrait engraved on steel
Ware on the Formation OF the Christian Char
acer. Price so cents.
A large supply of the above just received at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
March 10 bookstore near Ninth straat
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TOURT OF Digested summa-
~ ry and alphabetical lisl OF private claims
which have been presented 10 the House of Rep
resentatves from the First 10 the Thirty first Con
gress, exhibiting the action of Congress on each
claim, with reference 10 the journals, reports bills
&c, Calculating its progress, compiled by order Of
the House of Representatives few copies for
sale by r. FARNHAM
ADr Ia
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CROW oUiLLS. - Further supply OF the
bundles Just received at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYs
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DLAYING CARDS.-W. C. ZANTZINGER
Il has Just received very large assortment OF
the best American, English, and French Playing
Cards of every description, aud at the most rea
sonable prices, wholesale and retail
STATIONERS' HALL
Adjoining Kirkwood House
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VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
"HITE SATIN AND KID BOOTS
w and Slippers. Just received a general as
sortment ofthe above; workmanship and nateria-
Of the best.
Also an elegant supply OF Toilet Slippers, en-
bracing the French embroided, Wilton, and Vel
vet. GEO. BURNS
$40 Pennsylvania avenue
Adjoining Patterson's Drug Store.
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NEW YEARS PREsENTS.-M w
In GAIT ~ BRO. will open this day magni6-
cent assortment Of Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware,
and Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, 10 which
they invite the attention OF purchasers.
M w. GAIT " BROTHER.
Jan 3-3t Penn. sv, betw 9th and 10th u
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MATCHES, JEwELRY, SILVER

WATC II Els, JEWELRY, SILVER
w and Plated Ware al Reduced Prices.--In
anticipation of the approaching dull season, We
offer our entire stock of elegant Gold Watches,
hlch Jewelry, Pure Silverware, &c, al greatly
reduced rates.
Peraons would do well TO examine our assort-
ment, which is by far the largest most fashionable,
and best selected ever offered 10 our customers.
M. w. GAIT IL BRO,
~ Penn avenue, between Sth and 9th streets.
Feb I6-3iif
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HlD GLOVES.-A fresh supply of Gents
IN Ii. ht-eoored Kid Gloves at
STEVENS'S
Feb A--3tif Sales Room, Browns Hotel
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THE ART UNION OF LONDON. plan

Agent Tor washington,
TAYLOR a. MAURY,
Jan: II Bookstore rrn 9.h
Indiana American., 1854-03-10
BROOKVILLE FRANKLIN COUNTY, INDIANA FRIDAY MARCH

kept down this would be a desirable
place for parents in all parts of the
State to send their children to obtain
a good education. But should eur
citizens prove so recreant to the cause
of God, Of Education, and of Humani-
ty as to permit others to carry on the
internal traffic l fear the money spent
in putting up these additional buildings
will be thrown away, for what parent
would send beloved son away from
the salutary restraints and hallowed
influences of home, to town where
temptations must meet him at almost
every corner of the streets?
The country around Mt. Pleasant is
hardly surpassed by any other portion.
of the Mississippi Valley. Timber and
prairie lands are in about equal pro-
portion. The best of Water is easily
obtained by digging. Our farmers
are making considerable Improvement
in their mode of cultivating the soil !;
and we have an Agricultural Society
in full blast. And last, but not least,
a better community have neve been
acquainted with. l speak advisedly
after an acquaintance of three years.
Yours truly,
AMBROSE YANCEY.
Indiana American., 1854-03-10

obylated, as far as was practicable,
under the old district system. For
neighborhoods, and portions of town
ships might be attached for school
purposes. Another reason urged in
favor of the law is, that of economy
Now / do not feel disposed to trump up
long list of expenses for the purpose
of biasing the public mind against this
law, for no great enterprise can be car
ried on without money. 1t is esential
to its vitality. But will less money
move this machine, than was necessary
TO move the old one? Let us look at
it. First then to say nothing of the
salary of a general superintendent,
which, to say the least of it is, as to its
real necessity extremely questionable,
could not the Congressional Township
trustees and clerk have managed the
funds as well as the civil township
trustees? Does it not require the
same labor and time in the one case
that it does in the other? Is the per
diem allowance in the one case any
less than in the other? To sum it up,
in few words there is nothing gained
but much lost, by change from the
old to the present system, and my
word and my reputation for it, that
after ten years oflegislation, there will
be found to be little or no improvement
upon the old district plan. Here l
shall for the present dismiss the subject
leaving it to clearer heads and more
leisure hands than | have, to follow
up the question. PHILOM.
Butler Township, Feb. 1854.
Indiana American., 1854-03-10


FRIEND GooDwIS :-"f*A bird's-eye
view Of Mt. Pleasant may not be amiss.
1t contains population Of about 1900,
lis well supplied with merchants, me
chanics, and institutions Of learning.
Besides the common and select schools
Of which there are three, with about
three hundred scholars in attendance,
the Mt. Pleasant Collegiate Institute
is in flourishing condition, having in
attendance about one hundred and fifty
students. Ii is under the patronage
of the Nj. Il. Church. The trustees
have made arrangements TO put up
additional buildings during next sum
mer, which will cost about $4,000,
and then Il the liquor traffic can be
Indiana American., 1854-03-10
The NebrasIsa QUESTION.

This subject still occupies the atten-
ton of the country, out of, as well as
at the city Of Washington.
One Of the best articles we haYe yet
seen on this subject is a communication
in the National Intelliyencer from the
pen of the Hon. John NJ. Bolts, of Vir-
ginia. Mr.. Bolts is Southern man but
opposes this scheme of lreachery from
principle. He says:
Gas Southern man, | raise my voice
against it. | oppose it because it in
wolves breach OF faith on the part of
the South, who have for thirty odd years
enjoyed the advantages obtained by
them in the formation of the States OF
Missouri and Arkansas. | oppose It, be-
cause it necessarily and unayo idably
begets another angry sectional contro-
versy, which there are none left among
us strong enough in the confidence OF
the people to allay. | oppose Il, be-
cause it uproots and destroys the COM
promise measures OF 1850, 10 which the
North is no more pledged than the South
to the compromise now proposed to be
abrogated. ! oppose IL, because it would
be an act of infatuated madness on the
part of the South to accept it. loPpoSe
a., because il will be impossible ever
again to obtain as favorable terms from
/ the North, with their seven millions ma
iority Of white population, as we obtain
ed when that population more nearly
approximated equality. | oppose ii, up
on the ground that it places a barren
privilege in the hands o.! the South, for
which not only no equivalent is offered
but by which she must be an ultimate
and great loser"
Indiana American., 1854-03-10

0rI happened in school-room one
day, while class Of very small boys and
girls were reciting u lesson in arithme-
tic. II was about the Rrst lessons.
Five from FIVE leaves how monyP ask
ed the teacher, OF little girl OF some six
years old.
After a momout's reflection she an
swered-
Five
How do you make that ont' said the
teacher.
Holding her little hands out toward
him, she said
Here are five fingers on NY right
hand and here are FIVE on tho other. -
Now, II | take the fingers on my LETT
hand. away from the five on my right
hand, won't five remainl'
The teacher was 'stumped,' aud was
Obliged to'knock under