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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

ID w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR
IL under the United States Hotel would re
specially inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety, Such as Cloths
Cassimeres, and Vestings, Of the latest importa
ton, and Is prepared TO have them made up al
the shortest nohce, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates Of prices
Having made arrangements TO go into the
Ready-made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can Offer 10
those wishing 10 purchase stock OF Clothing
not inferior 10 any in this city, and not made IN az
the north, as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season q,
low rates Of prices. He is enabled, therefore, 10
compete with northern work in point of prices
and TO quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with call to Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest
at the following low rates.
Good suit for business purposes, out Of cloth OF
CASHMERE, for the small sum of............S1.
Dress and Frock Coats, from. $40 10 s2f
Over-coats OF different styles, FROM. .S12 to 81
Black and fancy Psntalocns, from.o..&3 so SIC
Six and velvet Vests, from. so 10 SIC
This stock OF Clothing is of a superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions
He keeps constantly on hand a large assortment
of fancy articlcs-such as gloves, cravats collar,
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale Of SCOTS Report o
Fashions in this city
Sept III
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
Connected

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE,
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 36 HOURS TO CINCINNTIn
CHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The only Railroad Route from TIE Loncer
Missrsstypi to rhe atlantic!
TIME FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY % HOURS
al The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
s the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted at o'clock, a. m, and
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat a,
ST. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only IS miles
rom 81. LOUSY with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE.
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving St. Louis by the steamer
winchester at 2, a. M take the cars at Alton at
10, a. m, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
IN time TO take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, p. M, take the al Alton saturday ex
cepteD al p. M, in time for the evening trains
rest.
THIS line via Chicago and Mississippi. Illinois
Cent? al and Chicago and Rock Island or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from St Louis TO points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well ms
TO points on the Illinois river al and above Pekn
The trains of the Q. and M. railroad connect at
Carlinvile, Virdcn, Springfield and Bloomington
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro' Waverly
Danville, rre-Haute, Pekin, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle.
DE THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets to
Chicago can be had at the Offices Of the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, St Louis.
Vs. TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices OF
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central, and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads
T.. HEATING, Supt c. 81 M RR
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CLOTHING.
Conn plim cntary Card and Invitation to
the Ruhltc.

A Csmplim entary Gard and Invitation to
the Public.
sSNTHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
w DRIED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, | will trade on hundred dollars,
and when l have earned one thousand dollars,
l will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
so increase my business and capital in proper
ton" | will never take credit or give my own
promise to pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. will keep down my ex-
penses, and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income, and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring, as well as the import and export trades
during these last five and twenty years, have en-
abled GEORGE p. FOX, u. S. A., u S. N, Tailor,
and PInventeur des Modes, TO progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling vest pattern
in Wall street few years ago, to be the present
sole proprietor Of the store Us feet front by los feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. 32I BROAD
II is also equally true that with money cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, al
ruinousy low prices, of fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE vEsTINGs,
CASSIMERES,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want of discounted
money al any price loss, owing TO over.
stocked market and the circumstances of hard
FOX-GEORGE P. FOX-while most thankful
10 the public for the liberal patronage received
still maintains his reputation for at all times sell
ing the most fashionable Of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Goats, Overcoats, Vests, Pantaloons
Cloths, Cassimeres, Velvet Vestings &c, &C., and
is determined not 10 be outdone in liberality oil
dealing, undersod by the least nor the biggest
house in the trade He is also equally determined
10 the best OF his ability, TO employ meritorious
laborng class of Journeymen Tailors; and others
who are suffering dreadful privations for want o.
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date, until The beginning of the year 1855 the
resources of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free of profit the cost of all his goods
combined with his own gratuitous services, 10 his
friends and the public, TO be considered as SORT
of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
exampleizing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers Of the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens, the pres
ent imperative duty Of solvent tradesmen and
merchants 10 employ their fellow-men, aid and
assist the Inauguration OF a better state of trade
all over the world from the commencement Of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
five. | am, fellow-ctizens, representing one OF
the links Of Commerce,) yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged
GEORGE p. FOX,
United States Leader of Fashions,
- Headguarters No. 32l Broadioay,
s L. s. GEORGE p. FOX.
= =. :. - Dec le-
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j for the current year. The list is now open
and every subscriber of SIS so will be entitled to
|. An impression Of Plate, by J. T. Wilmore,
A. r. A. from the original picture, by ]. j. Chalon
r. A., /" A Water Party"
H. A volume containing thirty Wood Engra-
Wings illustrating subjects from Lord Byron's
poem off, Child Harolde !" and
Ill. The chance Of obtaining one of the Prizes
to be allotted at the general meeting in April
which will include
The right to select for himself valuable work
of art from one fthe public exhibitions.
Statuettes in bronze of Her Majesty on horse
back, by t. Thorneycrof.
Copies in bronze, from an original Model in
lief by H. Jefferson, of /" The entry of the Duke Of
Wellington into Madrid
Statuettes in porcelain or parian.
Proof impressions of large Autograph, by T. II.
Mcguire, after the original picture by w. p Firth,
r. A., " The Three Bows" from Moeres "Bour-
geois Gentilhomme."
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR IL MAURY, Booksellers. Jan. "a
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ID ARTLErr'S AMERICAN ExPLOR-
ID Ing Expedition Personal narrative OF er-
porations and incidents in Texas, New Mexico,
California, Sonora, and Chihuahua, ly J. Il. Bart
lett. United States Commissioner during that PEI
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 7. b. Thorpe, author
OF Tom Owen, the Bee Hunters, &C. Illustrated
by sketches from nature.
Farmingdale, novel, by Caroline Thomas
Our Parish, or annals of Pastor and People
Just received and for sale by
a.tfa td, r. FARNHAM,
Corner OF Penn. avenue and llth 81.
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NEW YORK, May 2, Is53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. "a
William street, merchants Exchange,) for the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 21-tf EMANUEL " HART
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TAKE 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 low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assert
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils of all kinds. Queenswarc,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphne, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine Chandeliers
Window Glass, Chronicles,
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. 8. WHITTLESEY,
nh street,
Opposite Selden Il Withers's Bank
Mar 16 (Star.)
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LAW NOTICE.

LAW NOIICE.
i SHALL hereafter have an Office perma-
i nently in Washington for the practice of my
profession, and will give careful attention TO any
business entrusted 10 my charge in the Supreme
Court, the Court OF Claims, in The Land, Patent,
or Pension, offices, or in any of the Departments.
Business from the Southwest may be sent to
me through V. II. Ivy. Attorney at Law, New Or
leans, who has been associated with me in the
practice in that city, and who will continue TO at
tend 10 any business there which may be placed
in my charge
J. d. B. DE BOW,
Late Superintendent Of Census.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 20, 1855
Arr Il
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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
10 each, with the date Of the patent the company
and regiment in which they severally served, and
by whom each patent was received. single
copy for sale.
lima
List of Pensioners of the United States under
tho 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 IL MAURY,
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THE NATIONAL HOTEL.

TN this city, will be re-opened for the re-
IL ception Of guests on the 9th Of this month
The removal Of the Kitchen from the basement 10
the rear Of the building, and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly 10 the
convenience and comfort of its guests. The table
will be furnished with the best the markets can
afford, and served in the best STYLE and no expense
or labor will be spared TO render the house, in
every respect, equal TO any in the country. The
subscriber, therefore, truststbat generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended 10 the house. Persons de-
string to procure rooms for the winter, can do so
at any time after the goth, by calling at the Hotel.
E. ID. WILLARD.
Washington city, November ID, 1854.
Nov 16-tf
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TAYLOR & MAURY'S DOLLAR LET
u ter balance, in universal use. Price 81.
April 81 Bookstore. near 9th ST.

IMPORTANT BOUNTY-LAND BOOK
Il Just issued, second edition of Tripleti's Pen
sion and Bounty Land Laws containing the new
bouniy-and act Of 1855, and embracing digest OF
all he laws. decisions, and forms, relating 10 pen
sions; TO officers and soldiers Of the revolution,
their widows and children; to army and militia
invalds and their widows 10 navy and marine
invads, their widows and children; and to bounty
lands provided for By every act from the Revolu-
ton ts, and including that Of March 3, 1855; so
arranged as to be intelhgible to every claimant.
This work is highly recommended by the Com
missioner of Pensions. Price 81 mailed free to
any part of the United States, except California;
TAYLOR IL MAURY, Bookstore,
April 81 near 9th ST.
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DENsION LAWS.-The last edition, COM
Ii piled by the Commissioner of Pensions in
1S49. In addition, the resolutions laws and ordi-
nances ofthc old Congress, showing the pay to Of
fcers Of the line and the staff of the army the hos
pltal department, and medical staff, and of the
quartermaster's department; halEpay of the line
under the resolve OF October 2lst, 1850; under
other resolutions TO officers officers of themed-
ical department and medical staff, cbaplains; and
commutation pay under the resolution Of March
22d, l7S3; together with the names of the officers
of the continental line Of the army in all the States
who served to the end of the war, and acquired
the right OF Communication pay with the names of
officers killed in battle, who died in service
Price 81 sent postage free to any part of the Uni
ted States. For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS Bookstore,
Feb Ia Neal nth street
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rNHE COMING STRUGCLE.-TheC Com
i ing Struggle among the Nations of the Earth,
or the Political Events OF the next Fifteen Years,
described in accordance with Prophecies in Eze.
kel, Daniel, and the Apocalypse.
Reprinted from the sixtieth-thousand London
edition. For sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
Bookstore near Ninth street.
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A NEW WORK BY HENRY ROGERS,
IA author of the ECLIPSE of Faith" entitled A
Defence OF the Eclipse of F@th, by its author be-
ing reIonder to Professor Newman's "Reply;"
and, in order TO give the American public the
whole matter at glance, there is included in the
same volume the "Reply to the Eclipse Of Faith, I"
by +. w Newman, with his chapter on the "Moral
Perfection Of Christi
For sale by GRAY ~ BALLANTYNE,
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MRS. BEECHER STOVES NEW
lM Work-The May Flower and Miscelane
Gus Writings, by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
The Country Neighborhood by Miss L. A. Du-
puy, author OF The Consprator, &c, &c
Fosters First Principles of Chemistry, illus
trated Adapted specially for classes.
Tri-coored Sketches in Paris, during the years
lS51-2-3.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S Bookstore
April II near 9th st.
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LAW NOTICE.
Brown, stanton, and Walker.

MIN. T. BROWN, FRED. p. STANTON,
wv and J. KNOX WALKER, have formed
partnership for practising law in the Supreme
Court OF the United States, and the Court OF
Claims in Washington, and in the Courts OF Ten
nessee. Offices in Washington and Memphis.
One Of the parties will always be found at either
place, and letters addressed 10 them will receive
prompt attention. April 2l-tfeod
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COURT OF LAIMs,
Warrington City, ID. c.

IL tofore in all the Courts Of the District and in
the Supreme Court of the United States, the un-
dersigned will devote himself assduously TO the
Prosecution of Claims against the Government,
in the above Court, established in this city by act
Of Congress, approved March, 1859 which has
cognizsnce of all claims arising under the Consti-
tuition, or founded upon any law of Congress, or
upon any regulation of an Executive Department,
upon any contract, express implied, with the
Government ofthe United States, or any Of its Of
hcers or agents. When the claim is established in
this Court, and an appropriation made by Congress
for the purpose, the claimant will be paid al the
Treasury of the United States.
All Claims against the Government must hence
forth be prosecuted in said Court, and not before
Congress as heretofore.
M. THOMPSON,
Attorney and CounseOor at Lay,
WASHINGTON CRY, ID. G.
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A MEXICAN ENGINEERING, Illus
IN traied by branches Of mechanical arts, sta
tionary, marine, and locomotive engines, manu-
featuring machinery, printing presses tools, grist,
steam, saw, and rolling mills, from buildings, &C.,
of the newest and most improved construction
by G. Weissenborn, Civil Engineer; parts one
and two now ready 81 each. Sole agents for
Washington, TAYLOR & MAURY,
ADr Ia Books near 9th AZ
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TAKE NOTICE,

II HAVE now OH hand large assortment
i OF every description of Spectacles, from the
lowest price 10 the very best quality used, aud
having been for long time engaged in manufac-
turing and adjusting Glasses for the most difficult
and defective visions, therefore with confidence
guarantee TO benefit and improve the sight of all
who need. t3s a
Call at AIS, Pennsylvania avenue, Sign of IN
arge Spread Eagle A. o. HOOD.
Feb7 [Organl
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NTANTED--A Situation as Teacher Of
wv English Mathematics, and Latin; also, the
rudimenls of Greek, if desired. All OF which will
be taught in the most approved manner
The applicant is an experienced teacher, OF
good address, and will furnish the best references,
both in regard TO character and ability.
None but liberal salary need be offered.
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK,
Dec Sit Pittsfed, Massachusetts
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= ENERAL AGENCY.-The undersigned
" most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
riends and the public in general, here and esfe.
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
ands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
end 10 TIE buying and selling of real estate, the
renting OF houses, and general collecting bust
ness; he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information they may desire from
the seat of government Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. @. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navv
Hon. ]. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, President Of the Board of Com
Council
Gen. John M McCalla, Attorney ut Ln~,.
James III. Caustin, esq.
w. 9. Reddal, State Department.
SAMUEL O. TAYLOR
Jan 1T-u
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TAYLOR & MAURY,s ELASTIC pr,

TAYLOR & MAURY'S ELASTIC PEN.
Il No. 27.-This Pen, which is manufactured by
Perry q Co., London, expressly for Messrs. Tay-
lor o. Maury, will be found unequalled in all the
requirements of good steel Pen.
Sold in gross boxes, prce ST., at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Book and Stationery Sore,
Aprll IL near 9th st.
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-
III pressly tor families, delicate and appro-
pirate food for all seasons, and one OF the most
economical, nutritious, and wholesome prepare
tions ever brought 10 the table, eminenily COM
bining the qualification Of the palate with ample
and healthful sustenance OF the body
Strictly speaking, Heckers' Farina is neither
stringent nor laxative, but restorative, strengen-
ing the digestive and absorbent system. In dis
ordered bowels, diarrhae, dysentery, and even in
cases of cholera, when food is deemed admissible
by the physicians, Heckers' Farna cannot fail to
be sauary; and wherever known is extensively
used in hospitals and private practice The pres
ervation of health or the prevention OF sickness
is at least as important as the curing Of disease:
People in health should therefore use Heckers
Farina freely as common food, TO preserve the IN
estimabe blessing.
For sale by grocers and druggists generally.
Wholesale by Charles +. Pitts, IL Commerce
street, Baltimore Dingee IL Brother, 81 South
Front street, Philadelphia; s. G. Bowdear y Co,
II Long Wharf, Boston; and by the manufactu-
rers, Hecker 81 Brother, at the Croton Mills, 2ol
Cherry street, New York.
Heckers' Farina Jelly, made In double
Boilers, which render burning or scorching inn
possible, is exhibited daily al the Fair of the
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute in Washington.
Mar S-2w.
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"ATC III L 3, JEWELRY, SILVER
w and Plated Ware at Reduced Prices.-In
anticipation of the approaching dull season, We
Rich Jeweiry, Pure Silverware, &c, al greatly
reduced rates.
Persons 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 ~ BRO,
1924 Penn. avenue, between Sth and 9th streets.
Feb l6-3tif
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MRS. A. M. MADDOX'S
BOARDING HOJTsE No A29 T. sfr~,t

ID between 9th and 7th Streets near the corner
OF 7h street, Washington, ID. c., ia prepared to
accommodate B0ARDERS by the month, week.
day. or meal. Residence within two or three
minutes walk Of the Patent General, and City
Post Offices.
Gentlemen can have Board with or without
Rooms. Dess-eotf
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4 RIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile

A RRIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile
IN and other Books.-Odds and Ends from an
old Drawer, by Werdna Retnyu, M. d.
Pippns and Pies, by Stirling Coyne.
Charade Dramas, for the drawing room, BY Anne
Bowman.
Pleasures Objects, and Advantages OF Litera-
ture, by the Rev. Robert Arts Willenolt
Heir of Selwood, by Mrs. Gore.
Matilda Lonsdale, or the eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams.
A Tour round my Garden.
Hildred, the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton Cros-
and
Eastwood Prary, or Mortimers College Life.
Horses and Hounds, practical treatise on their
management, by " Scrutator."
Outlines Of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory al Giessen, by DR.. Heinrich
Will translated from the German by Daniel Breed,
M d., of the United States Patent Office.
The Forest in Exile, by Capt. Wayne Reid.
On Sale at TAYOR u MAURY'S
Jan. "a Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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M RS. COWDEN CLARKE,S new Novel.
11 The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Influence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author Of aThe Complete
Concordance 10 Shakespeare"
Tegg's Dictionary of Chronology.
Lectures IN the True the Beautiful and the
Good, by M. Cousin increased by an Appendix
on French Art; translated by o. w. Wight
TAYLOR ~ MAURYS