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Washington sentinel., 1854-05-05
NIATIoNAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,

-
IN Washngton.-The Thirty-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
Thomas Miller, nj. d., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM. p. johnson, nj. 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 nj. D., Professor of the Prin-
ciples and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. d., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice Of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, M. D., Professor Of Mcros-
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis III. 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 are given,
and the wards for clinical instructions are under
the same roof.
The extensive additions to the buildings since
asst session, tor the accommodation of the
*, will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course Of lee
lures is.. $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator.. 10
Martriculating fee payable only once). 5
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 F and 18th SITS.
Sep Gift
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ZINC PAINTs.--The subscribers having

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 colnpanys 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
BILE covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, &c.
The assumption 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 are 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 g. SONS, Agents,
Apr 7--d3m No. 2, Camden st., Baltimore
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T ENUINE HEIDSIECK & co. CHAM
VI pagne.-The subscribers having been ap-
upoited by Messrs Heidseck 81 Co. 10 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. Heidsieck & Co., as set forth there
in Justly claim to be alone enabled TO send TO this
country the genuine Heidseck Il 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 & Co., in
full by which it first became so favorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other SINH
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEW York, January !, 1854.
CRAMER s. ABEGG,
Successor 10 Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, d. G.. and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution of the old
firm Heidsiecl & Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con-
tnued the business, retaining exclusive possession
Of the vineyards, vaults, &C., which the orgna
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 1farch 5, 1916.
Feb s--d2m HEIDSIECK s. co.
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j. p. DICKINSON,
AT II o. IL N EY AT l. A w,

w V.
(Late Erauar,ser of Claims IN the Pension OGce)
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. L. Heath, late Commissioner of Pen
sions; Hon. Jno. Wilson, Commissioner Of Cen
eral Land Office.
have duplicate pay rolls of the army from 1870
to 1910, the original of which were burnt in 1914
]. r. ID.
Dec 2l-6meod
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j aAzETEER oFTHE UNITED

AZETEER OFTHE UNITE ID
Vt 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
formation, from recent and original resources, to-
gether with the results Of the census of 1850, and
population and statistics in many cases 10 1858,
by Thomas Baldwin and ]. Thomas, d. 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 popula-
ton TO 1853 obtained since the census was taken
This gives it inestmable value over every other
work of the kind in existence. Just received and
for sale at R. FARNHAM'S, 4
Corner Of 11ih street and Pennsylvania avenue.
T.. ~ : ~ n
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VYTATCHES! !WATCHES!-J.Y. Savage,
WV No oo Euton sfreef Naw York has an f,x-

w No 90 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
tensive assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
T. F. Coopers Duplex, M. j. Tobias q Cos, H.
81 g. Beeslcy's Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool, &C., &C., varying in price from $75 or
$780, Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, $25;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full Jewelled 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 to retain their points, for So
SO and $4 Pens without cases, rs cents, 81 90,
SO and 49, Sent to all parts of the country free Of
postage Old pens re-ponted and made equal to
new for so cents Dec 17-1v
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T5LEGANT FURNITURE.-The unde,

FLEGANT FURNITUNE.-Ihe unaei-
E signed take pleasure in informing their friends
and the public that 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 70 the fancy and ne
cessitles Of all classee Of purchasers. The work
manshp will be found Of superior excellence in
fashion and durability.
We would respectfully invite the public TO visit
our extensive warerooms, and examine the ele-
giant and varied stock now on hand, as we cannot
enumerate all our articles without extending this
advertisement to an undue length. Of the newly
invented elastic spiral-spring Mattresses, which
have given such general satisfaction to all who
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 it will be found invalu-
able. WIGHT & ChOSBY,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank Of Wash
ington, near the corner Of 7th street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. Jan M-dly
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M. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGE
RROEZE ER.

Office National Hotel Buflaings Peatniylrania
Avenne, Washington, d. c.
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, 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, 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 at the best rates.
Land Warrants and Virginia Scrip bought and
Sold Apr 6-2meod
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lew AND FAsHIONABLE GOODS.

In VIM H. STANFORD, Merchar. Tailor
north side OF Pennsylvania avenue, UNI, e. Gaos.
by's Hotel, has just returned from New YORK, and
is now opening handsome and complete stock
of Spring Goods Of the latest styles and mporta-
tons, TO which he would call the attention Of his
friends and the public in general; all (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 17-2aw3wf
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INDIA RUBBER GOODs.-we keep al
ways on hand general assortment of the
abovc goods such as coats, cloaks, cloths, piano
covers, life preservers, and all goods made of this
material. WALL @ STEVENS,
Pa avenues between 9th and 10th streets.
Dcc 10--om
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-05

nyH Il RUSSIAN SHORES OF THE
III Black Sea, by Laurence Oliphant, reprinted
from the third London edition.
Dieietics Of tho Soul, by Ernest Won Feuchter-
sleber, M. d.
The Divine Character indicated by Rev. Mo-
ses Ballou,
Just received at Taylor & Maury's Bookstore,
near 9th ST. Penn. avenue. Apro
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yJyO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
the House af RenresantatiYes.=Age gentle

ii the HOUSE OF RtprtstHtatIVtss--AB BeHtIe-
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 10 the service
of any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press or Of any othe: description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the ad-
journment 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
inunications addressed 10 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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ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD'
NEW ARRANGEMENTS

~ On and after Monday April 3,
1854, daily mail trains will be run over TINS road,
agreeably to the following arrangement:
A train from Alexandria 10 Gordonsville and
intermediate stations will leave the depot, corner
of Duke and Henry streets, at u o'clock a. M.
on the arrival of the coaches from washington, ar
riyinr at Gordonsyille at III O'Clock, connecting
nj that point with the trains on The Virginia Cen
tral road 10 Richmond, Charlottesville, and Staun
ton thus allowing passengers to pass over that
road without delay.
A train from Gordonsve to Alexandria and in
termediatc stations will leave Gor6onsvile at a
quarter before II O'clock the arrival of the cars
on the Virginia Central road arriving at Alexan-
dria al a a uarter before a O'Clock, thus allowing
ample time to connect win the train leaving
Washington for the nortn.
train from Alexandria to Warrenton and in
termediate stations will leave Alexandra daily
SUNDAYS excepted AT quarter before 2 o'clock,
n. M. arriving at Warrenton at a o'clock, p. m.
On SUNDAYS will leave at "a o'clock, a. m.
A train from, Ware nton TO Alexandra and inter-
mediate stations will leave Warrenton daily Sun
days excepted) at quarter past O'Clock, a. m,
arriving in Alexandria AT 10 o'clock, a. M,
On Sunday will leave at Ia o'clock, p. m.
THROUGH TICKETS.
To Warrenton .........., ,.........Sl 70
Gordonsville. ..................... w :
Charlottesville. .................... 10
Staunton ...................... 4O
#Lynchburg... ..................... 20
*Luriy.. .......... ............. 70
ANew Market et................... 5 90
*Passenrcrs for Lynchburg, Luray, and New
Market viii take the train leaving Alexandria a,
~ o'clock a. m, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and
Saturdays.
Freight trains are running daily, Sunday cx
cepted. Per order: w. b. BhOCkETT,
Abr eff Agent.
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FINE WATCHES & RICH JEWELRY.

!" O. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
H A! and 9th streets, has just returned from
the north with good assortment Of the most rich
and fashionable Jewelry in the market, which he
purchased for cash at very low prices, and now Of
fers for sale the same, at wholesale retail, much
cheaper than goods Of like quality have ever been
sold for in this section Of country. Please call at
his store sign ofthe large spread eagle.
N. b. Special attention, paid TO the repairing of
fine watches by w. w. Hongsworth. Apr2
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1roTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That ]

IN have lost a Land Warrant Certificate TOR
100 acres. No. rs, 800 IN favor Of Neri D. Smith,
Lloyd b. Smith, Lewis Clark Smith, Benjamin
Yost Smith and Ro.anra Frantz, collateral heirs
Of Hiram M Smith deceased, of company II, oth
United States Infantry, ( Mexican war land which
said certificate was assigned to the undersigned
This certificate WIS mailed by Johnston, Brothers
& CO., Of Baltimore, on the 18th October 1898 di'
rected TO William p. Williams, esq, Washington
ID. O., and was never received. Itis my intention
TO apply for duplicate of this warrant TO the com
missioner Of pensions.
NERI p. SMITH,
Cumberland, Maryland
January oath, 1854. Jan Is
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-05

THOR THE SPRING TRADE. Under
Shirts and Drawers.-Our large and COM
plete assortmen, of gauze silk, merino, cashmere,
and cotton Undershirts and Drawers is now ready
for the inspection Of the public at
STEVENS'S
Apr 23-eo3tif Salcsroom, Browns Hotel.
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AIR-TIGHT METALLIC Burial

,Cases.--For sale by M. M. WHITE, Underta-
kcr and Agent, rear The corner OF 3D. ST. and Penn
sylyania avenue. Persons wishing 10 purchase
will 6nd il TO their advantage to call. Two good
bearses, with handsome grey horses, always in
readiness. These csses can be supplied st thirty
'ninutss' notice. i9st fsp 1Y--Sm
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-05
4 GENCY AT wAsHINGTo Ito

4 GENCY AT WASHINGTON N ITO
IN Caimants--FRANCIS A. DiCKINS con-
tnues to 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 confr-
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
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
hali-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices whether for commutaton, half-pay or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c of soldiers sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia, as the United States
ali 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 the public Of
fces which may rcquirethe aid of an agent or attor
new His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
Of the service.
MIR. F A. Dckins 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.
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.
j Sep 2S-Iyd tn)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-05

CITZENs AND STRANGERS, In search
Y of Fancy Goods suitable for presents, will find
at LAMMoND'S, 7th street, the most complete
assortment ever offered in this city, and At prices
to suit the most economical buyers.
Apr 22-cod3t
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-05

01ENTRAL ROUTE OF THE PACIFIC,
Y j from the Valley Of the Mississippi 10 Califor.
MIA: Journal Of the Expedition of L. F. Beae,
Superintendent of Indian Affairs in California, and
Gwinn Paris Heap, from Missouri to California,
in 1853, bv Gwnn Harris Heap.
The Wintor Lodge, or Vow Fulfilled, an his
torcal novel, the sequel 10 Simon X. Kenton, by
James Weir
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore of
II. FARNHAM,
Corner of 1lth street and Penn. avenue.
Mar so
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r AW NoTICE.-sIDNEY 5. BAXTET

j 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 to any professional business con-
fided TO him.
Office in Morrison's new building on al street,
east Of Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES
Hon J. J. Allen, Hon. VIM. Daniel,
Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon. G. B. Samuels,
Hon G.. H. Lee, of the Court Of Appeals OF
Virginia.
To the Judges OF the Circuit Courts of Virginia.
To the senators and members Of Congress from
Virginia.
Sep 21-1yeod. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-05
TTlHE UNDERsIGNE Is AGENT FOR

VNHE UNDERSIGNED IS AGENT FOR
il renting, collecting rents, selling and purchas-
ing lots or other property. Non-residents and
those who may choose TO employ him will find i
greatly 10 their advantage TO do SO, 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 a
much cheaper rate than most men, besides returns
will be prompt, and perfect responsibility for all
moneys entrusted TO him. Not wishing 10 trouble
the public with long list of references, shall
simply content myself by rendering the names OF
those whom daily serve in this capacity, aud
whose names are as follows
Thomas Baker. esq
Stephen p. Franklin, esq.
Thomas Blagden, esq,
Capt. VIM. A. I. Maddox, u. S. NJ,
John w. Maury, Mayor OF Washington.
Office on III 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
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-05
salisreIlanf0ns.
CARD.-Drs. r. & J. Hunter,

lyl (physicians for diseases Of the chest, &c.
beg TO announce that they will remove to New
York on the 9Th 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 central and easy
of access 10 those visiting them from distant parts
of the Union.
DIR. James Hunter will, during the winter, visit
professionally 81. Augustine, Jacksonville, and the
principal resorts for invads on the southern
coast.
DIR. Robert Hunter will visit Washington and
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month after December.
Will be published in January next an American
edition Of Sir Charles Scudamore's work on Inha-
lation, with an g Introduction" Notes." and an
Appendix, by II. Hunter, M. R-C. s.
Nov 16-1y m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-05
ARTICLES UNCALLED FOR
AT
ADAMS d CO.'S EXPRESS OFFICE,

WASHING TON.
TIME following described packages now in our
i Office uncalled for, unless taken away by the
25th May, will be sent 10 Baltimore and sold for
account of whom il may concern.
a ADAMS 81 CO.
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Inspector U. S. Navy Yard, Gosport, "

OFFICE OF THE N. Y AND LIVERPOOL Y. 5.
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 superority over all other paints.
EDWARD X. COLLINS, Agent.
Apr T-eo1m
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-05

HNAKE MOTTO E.-Housckeeper and
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. large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils Of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Grondoles,
China Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &c, DC, &c.
Goods sent to any part of the city free Of
charge. Country dealers will do well to call.
o. s. WHIT ,.ESEY,
nh street,
Opposite Selden 81 Withers's Bank.
81 Mor ~ .. fStnr1 t.y. X.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-05

GADsBY's HOTEL, October 81, 1853
l have been using Kidder's Regulator in my ho-
tel for the last six weeks, and during that time !
am confident have saved in money twenty-five
per cent over the amount paid for the same time
last year, and believe my light is quite as good as
before using il, and do feel confident that it is a
decided saving TO the consumers of gas.
w. GADsBY
For sale, solely, by the appointed agent
E. M BOTELER.
Mar 0S-eod3m Intel cod owl e5
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-05
. MANUAL FOR THE USE OF NO

A MANUAL FOR THE USE OF NO.
N taries Public, comprising Summary OF the
Laws OF Bills of Exchange and OF PromissoIy Notes,
both in Europe and the United States; Checks on
Bankers and Sight Bills, with approved Forms
Of Protest, and references TO Important Legal De-
cisions Adapted Tor the use of Notaries Public
aud Bank Officers by Bernard Rocker, A. M, OF
the Boston Bar
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S,
Mar17 Bookstore near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-05
MisftIIamf1ms.
TO CONSUMERS OF GAS.
nnER,g GAG E(sUTU ATnR

IN BOTELER, sole agent for the city and
Georgetown, respectfully calls the attention Of the
consumers of gas TO the following certificates.
This article can be seen at G. w. Botelers store,
Iron Hall, where orders may be left. Also at
J. Buckley tS Co.'s store, in Georgetown:
WASHINGTON, March IA, 1854
We have had Kidders Gas Regulator in use in
our respective stores for several months past and
take pleasure in recommending il 10 the gas con-
suming public as accomplishing perfectlythe ends
for which il was designed II regulates the burn
ing of the gas, and with as good a light saves us
a handsome percentage upon our monthly bills.
r. b. HALL 7th street. near |,
T.C MCINTYRE, corner 7th and SITS.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-05

ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
" 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 al
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 they may desire from
the seat of government Charges will be mode
sate Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. c. Dobbin, Secretaryof the Nary.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, President Of the Board Of Com.
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney at LGw.
James II. Caustin, esq
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Jan Tiff g