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7 INTERESTING NEws.--we have jus

a received large assortment os BOOTS and
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which offer very low.
Ladies' Caters from 81 10 So
Misses Boots OF every kind, in proportion.
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s. q. MILLS & CO,
Mar l-3t No. 4S6 Seventh ST.
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DIANos, pIANosLwe have now In

IL store the largest and most reliable stock OF
Pianos offered in this city, from the justly re-
nowned manufacturers Of Hallet, Davis IL Co,
Boston; Bacon & Raven, New York; and Knabe,
Gaehle 4 Co, Baltimore; runging in prices from
S225 10 $780,
In addition TO those in store, we have on exhi.
bition at the Metropolitan Mechanics Fair, at the
Smithsonian Institute four superb Pianos, made
expressly 10 order for this Exhibition. any oil
which will dispose of on reasonable terms.
Also on hand Guitars, Violins Flutes, Accord
cons, Meodeons, Banjos. Strings, Music, &c.
Remember, at the Piano, Music, Stationery,
Perium-ry, and Fancy Goods Store of
JOHN +. ELLIS.
BOG Penn avenue near 10Th street
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w Work, Wofert's Roost and other Papers.
now first collected, by Washington Irving.
Scottish Songs, Ballads, and Poems, by Herr
Ainslec.
Full Proof Of the Ministry Sequel 10 the Boy
who trained up TO be Clergyman, by John
N. Norton, A. NJ.
Memoirs Of Lite, Exile, and Conversations OF
the Emperor Napoleon, by the Count de les Cases,
with portraits and other illusiratons.
Manuel OF Sacred History, by John Henry
Kurz, ID, ID.
Just published and for sale al
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
Feb IL Bookstore. near 9th street
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r ATER YEARS, ny the Author Of ! the

" Old House by the RIVER"
Mr.. Rutherford's Ch ldren, second volume.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore or Miscellaneous
Poems by Charles Leland Potter, A. M.
General Notions of Chemistry, translated from
the French, BY Edmund G. Evans, NJ. d.
The Land of the Saracens, by Bayard Taylor.
Brushwood picked up on the Continent; or
Last Summers Trip to the Old World, by orville
Horwitz.
The above are selected from a large arrival OF
new booas M TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S
tc Bookstore, near 9th st.
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ONWARD LYCETT. SEM. Book Binder

EDWARD LYCETT. Sem. Book Binder,
IL Potomac Hall, corner OF Elcventh-street and
MARYLAND avenue. over Clarke's Drng store. Wash
Ington, ID. G.
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia. or fancy colors
calf
Periodical. and Music neatly hall bound
Mr.. LyCwrT respectfully suggests 60 his friends
that white much has been done 10 transmit family
records little care has been taken to preserve pa
rental tkeuesses. He takos this method 10 inform
his friends and those desrous Of perpetuatng per-
sonal remembrances. that daguerreotype like
nesses can be inlad on the inside covers OF fami-
bibles, presentation books, or keepsakes, speci-
mems OF which can I've al his bindery. or he
can be addressed NV letter vhrhwill y. promptly
attended 10.
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TO OFFICERS, SOLDIERS. sEAMEN,
&C., OF ALL WARS, THEIR WIDOWS
AND MINOR CHILDREN.
s. M. KNIGHT,
Attorney for Government Claim ants,


WASHINGTON, ID. c..
| CONTINUES TO give prompt and personal al
~ tention TO the p sosrcution OF Claims Of every
description against the General Government, and
particularly 10 those before the Treasury Depart
ment. Pension and Bounty Land Bureaus, Patent
and General Land Offices, and Board OF Claims.
An experience OF years, and familiarity with
the means OF obtaining the eayiisa and most ia
vorabe action Claims, with his facilites for The
dispatch OF business, justify him in assuring his
Correspondents, Claimants. and the public gener-
ally, that interests intrus-d 10 his keeping viii
not be neglected.
Pension, Bounty Land, Patent. and Public
Land Laws.
He mas nearly ready for gratuitous distribution
| among his business Correspondents, (and those
who may become such) neat pamphlet contain
ing synopsis of the existing Pension, Bounty
Land, Patent, and Public Land Laws. down 10
the end Of the late Congress, including the
Bounty Land Act Of Sd March, 1856,
under which all who have heretofore received
less than 100 acres are now entitled 10 additional
land said Act grants also 60 acres TO all Officers,
Non-commssioned Officers, Chapains, Soldiers,
Wagon-masters, Teamsters, and friendly Indians,
OF the Army, including State Troops, Volunteers,
and Miltia--and all Officers. Seamen, Ordinary
Seamen, Marines, Clerks, and Landsmen. OF the
Navy, not heretofore provided for, who have
served not less than fourteen days (un'ess in bai
te) al any period since 1875; and 10 the widows
and minor children Of all such persons entitled,
and deceased.
This pamphlet contains Forms OF Application"
more full and complete than any elsewhere 10 be
found; adapted 10 the wants of every class OF
Claimants under the Act, with copious decisions
and instructions of the Department, and practical
suggestions to the course TO be pursued in
pended or rejected cases.
Parties not wishing TO avail themselves Of the
facilities afforded by this Office IN securing prompt
and personal supsrlntend<nce of their claims al The
Departments, can obtain copies Of the above
pamphlet by remting thirty cent. ip postage
stamps.
Inducements to Correspondents.
Correspondents who prepare and .orward cases
for management by this Agency will be dealt with
liberaly supplied with all necessary blanks greais,
and kept constantly advised of the changes Ihat
from time TO time occur in the execution of the
law.
Ii is within the subscribers power to direct his
Correspondents TO the locality of very many per
sons entitled under the late Act; and having OBJ
tanned several thousand Land Warrants under
former laws he is in possession OF data that will
materially assist in securing additional bounty.
Fees, below the usual rates-and contingent
upon the admission OF Claims.
The highest cash prices given for L nd War
rants, Revolutionary Scrip, and illinos Land
Patents.
Address s. M KNIGHT
Washington City
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DICTIoNARn and

Vu Cycl6pedla Of Mathematical Science, com
prlslng definitions of all the terms employed IN
Mathc mates, an analysis Of each branch, and OF
the whole as forming a single science, by Charles
Davies, l.. l.. d., author OF complete course OF
Mathematics and VIM. G.. Peck, A. M, Assist
ant Professor Of Mathematics United States Mill
airy Academy. Just published, and for sale al
he bookstore Of FARNHAM.
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Also that threeslory House on nth street west,
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Should the above properly not be sold al private
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that day al public auction.
Terms will be made favorable ID the purchaser.
Apply to CHI H. WINDER.
Corner Of l7th and o streets
March 20-2awtI5May
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NEw MUSIC.-W G. ZANTZINGER has
IN Just received from the publishers, Firth,
Pond 4 Co., New York, and George Willieg, jr.,
Baltimore, an assortment of their latest publica-
tons.
Msgs- Pianos tuned, warranted 10 give salts
faction
STATIONERS' HALL
adjoining Krkwood House
Dec l6--3tawi
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C,oMmENTApuEs on the JurIsdictIon

COMMENTARIES on the Jurisdiction
" Practice, and Peculiar Jurisprudence OF the
Courts of the United States VOL !, by George
ricknor Curtis
History of the Crusades, their Rise, Progress,
and Results, by Major Proctor, Of the Royal
Military Academy.
Cummings Lectures on the Seven Churches
On sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS Bookstore,
Nov 10 near 9th street.
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NEW LIVERY STABLE.

To the Patrons OF BerkeIey Springs.
THE undersigned begs leave TO inform his
Il friends and The public generally, that he has
erected a new and extensive Livery Stable, for
the accommodation of those who may wish 10
keep their horses at the Springs during the ap
preaching season. The building contains about
40 stalls Of extra width and extensive Carriage
Sheds It's location is clean, dry, and airy, and
convenient 10 Colonel Strolher's Hotel, with
which il is connected by arrangement Expe-
rienced and reliable persons will be in attendance,
and no expense will be spared TO give every
satisfaction 10 the visiting public. The proprietor
will also keep for hire. several pleasure carriages
and saddle horses. Having provided these &C
commodations at considerable expense, the Pro
prietor hopes that he will he literally pa,ronzed
Terms 10 suit the times.
JAMES A. STORM
BERKELEY SPRINGS,
Morgan County, Va. July l, 1855.
July lS-tf
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GTONE OUARRY.-Ia am prepared TO Iur-
y nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry of the late Timothy
o'Nealc, any quantity Of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply to the undersigned
at his house on II, between 18th and 2Olh streets
IN the First ward, or TO Mr.. Paine, NJ the quarry
July ~ WILLIAM II. SCOTT.
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OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

HUgsELLs MAGIc IMPRESSION PAPER.-We refer
our readers 10 the advertisement in another col
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L. XTRA Heavy-pisted Tea Sets, Aibata
IL Forks, Spoons, &c.--M w. Gait " Bro.
have Just received beautiful assortment Of
Extra Plated Tea Sets, latest styles
Castors, Cake Baskets, Card Trays, Sc
Also, superior AIbata Forks and Spoons
. The above ore OF the very best quality, and un
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Penn. avenue, between 9Th and 10th sts.
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FINE WATCHES & RICH JEwELRY.

If q. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
IL. "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 al very low prices, and now OF
sale the same, at wholesale or retail, much
cheaper than goods of like quality have ever been
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his store, sign ofthe large spread eagle.
". Il. Special attention paid 10 the repairing Of
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READY MADE CLOTHING
TpEnIrCEn ppTCESAs the .


IA is advanced, we have determined 10 sell Of
the remaining portion Of our winter stock at
greatly reduced prices; therefore gentleman wish
ing TO consult economy in purchasing fine Over
coats, Talmas Dress, Frock, and Business Goats |;
Black and Fancy Cashmere Pants; Velvet, Silk,
Drawers, and all other ready made garments OF
fine quality, will find our present variety to be as
well assorted as in the beginning OF the sesson,
with the advantage of much lower prices.
WALL ~ STEPHENS,
322 Pa. avenue, next to Iron Hail.
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DANIEL WEBSTER --Messrs. Taylor

hANIEL w WEBsTER.- -Messrs. Taylor
H. & MAURY have a few Of the original sub
scribers copies OF the works OF Daniel Webster,
printed on very fine imperial paper, in which Mr..
Webster inscribed his name. Six volumes
price $50.
T. 81 M. are the only booksellers in the United
States who have any copies in their possession.
Mar IL Bookstore near 9th ST.
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COUTHERN BOOk.-Origin Of the Con-
- stituuon; Incorporation of the General Gov
ernment by the States; as national public agents
IN trust, with sovereignty History OF Copart-
nership Territories from the Virginia Deed, 1854
TO the Treaty with Mexico, 1915; Division Of the
Public Lands Specific Duties; Origin and History
Of the Puritans; Origin and Cause of Trouble be.
tween the North aud South, and Jeopardy of the
Republic; Legal mode OF Redress pointed out; by
w. Il. Davis, Wilmington, North Carolina. Price
Two Dollars.
On Sale at BISHOPS Periodical Store,
No 2i6 Pennsylvania avenue,
adjoining Wizards Hotel
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TANDERINGs IN CORSICA Corsica

w Picturesque, Historical and Social with
Sketch of the Early Life Of Napoleon, translated
from The German by Edward Joy Morris Price
81 so
Lectures on Englisa Literature. from Chancer
10 Tennyson, by Henry Reed. frlce 81 p.
Just published, aud for sale at
TAYLOR a. MAURYS
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NAV 81. 1855.

r EAVES from a Family Journal, from
IL the French Of Emile Souvestre, author of
THE Attic Philosopher in Paris.
Mrs.Jameson's Common place Book of Thoughts,
Memories, and Fsnces
r.. FARNHAM,
June Corner llth ST. and Penn. av
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The New York and Liverpool United States
Mail Steamers.

The ships comprising this line are
The Atlantic. ........ Captain West.
The Pacific Captain Nye.
The Baltic. Captain Comstock.
.EA These ships having been built by
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61 service every care has been taken
IN their construction, as also ia their engines, 10
insure strength and speed, and their accommo-
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gance and comfort.
Price of passage from New York to Liverpool,
IN hrst cabin. .........-......Sl30 30
In second cabin S75 Exclusive use Of extra sized
s,ato rooms.... ................. $500
From Liverpool TO New York 80 and 20 guineas
An experienced Surgeon attached 10 each ship.
No berth secured until paid for.
PROPOSED BATES OF SAILING.
From. Nsa0 York From Liverpool
W.d'day. de-" ~, 1854 Saturday. Dec. IT, 1854
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For fre ght or passage, applyto
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BROWN. SHIPLEY Il Co.,
Liverpool.
RIG ROBERTS & Co.,
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B q WAINWRlGHT& Co,
Paris.
GEO, III. DRAPER, Havrc.
The owners OF these ships will not be accounta
BILE for gold, silver, bullion, specie, jewelry, pre-
ciou- stones metals, unless bills Of lading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex.
pressed. Jan 3-dtf
lust REC CEIVED AT TAYLOR 4 MAUI
u rvs Bookstore, near 9th street.
The Plurality of Worlds, with an Introduction
by Edward Hitchcock, ID. d.
Lamp to the PATH or, the Bible in the Heart,
the Home and the Market Place, by the Rev. w
X. Tweedie ID. ID.
The Caiacombs Of Rome, by the Right Rev. w.
J. Kip, d. d.
Narrative of Voyage to the Northwesi Coas
Of America, by Gabriel Franchere.
Corinne, by Madame De Stael, new edition.
Vathek, by Beckford, do
Female Poets of Great Britain, do
Western Scenes and Adventures, illustrated.
Life of Napoleon, by Haziitt, do
SATtRE AND SATIRISTS, BY JAMES
- Hannay, author of Singleton Fontleroy, &c.
Cosas de Espana, or Going TO Madrid, via Bar
ceona
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
March 8 Bookstore, near 9th street
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Mrs. JAMEsON,s NEW BOOK.-

ln commonplace book Of Thoughts Memo
ries and Fancies, original and selected, by Mrs
Jameson. Price IS cents.
Leaves from Family Journal from the French
Of Emile Souvestre, author of :. the Attic Philo-
sopher in Paris" Paper, so cents; cloth, IS
cents.
Theory aud Practice OF Landscape Painting in
water colors, illustrated by series Of "a designs,
coored diagrams OF numerous wood cuts, with
two extra plate. Of simultaneous contrscts, by
George Barnard. Price SIS.
Just received at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY's Bookstore,
June near 9th 81.
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A Rr Observation-Disclosures, Sculpture,
n and Painting, by James Jackson Jarves,
autnor or History Of the Sandwich Islands, &c
Price 81 25.
Waikna, or Adventures on the Mosquito
Shore, sixty engravngs, by Samuel A Bard.
81 l25
The Heiress OF Haughton, or the Mothers
Secret. by the auther of Aubrey Castle. Avon, &c.
Price ga cents
Just published and for sale nj
TAYLOR & MAURYS
July u bookstore, near Ninth street.
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MORNING Cow Ns.-A large and lin
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WALL Il STEPHENS.
rONsERVE aud Preserved Ginger and
" Chow Chow, Aitea and Choong Loong, Can
Ton, fresh importation. For sale by
SHEKELL BROTHERS,
No. 40, opposite the Centre Market
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TOnN II. BUTHMANN, Importer an


u Dealer in Wine, Brandy, Cigars, &c, Penn
sylvania avenpe, south side, between Al and 9th
streets. has received part of his fall supplies
Madeira, Sherry, Port, OF various grades and
prices.
Cognac Brandy, pale and dark, from very high
order to fair article.
Scotch Whisky, schiendam Gin, Of superior
quality.
Jamaica Rum, Monongahela Whisky, extra
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Caracoa rcd and white (Anisetie Of Dussel
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London Brown Stout.
Edinburgh Scotch Ale.
Champagne OF Mumm's and Moets & Chan.
don's Imperial Heidsieck IL Co. Mumm's, and
Moet x Chaudon's Verzsnay and de Rougement.
Also sparkling 81. Peray, pink aud white.
With an assortment Of Havana Cigars.
Regslia I'll Car, Regalia la Vanueva.
e. la ebay, Venezulano.
Viilanueva Londres, Humos, &c,
Also, large assortment of Rhine Wine, (some
sparkling) and French Wine, red and white, from
the highest price 10 fne Bordeaux table Vine
Dec 6
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HisToRYoFGREECE-AH History Of

htSboNt or ohEESE "a history Oh
IA Greece, from the earliest times 10 the Roman
Conquest, ~ith supplementary chapters on the
History OF Literature and Art by VIM. Smith,
LII. D. editor Of the Dictionaries OF Greek and
Roman Antiquities Biography and Mythology"
and Geography" With notes, and a continuation
to the present time. BY q. G. FELTON,, LID,
Eliot Professor of Greek Literature in Harvard
University
The above work Is intended principally for schools
OF the higher classes Just received and for sale al
the Bookstore OF r. FARNHAM, corner Of
PENNSYLVANIA avenue and lth street Aug 81