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HISTORY
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
Nv the Author Of the Republic OF the
United States, &c.


United States, &c.
rTNHIS important work is now in press, the first
volume Of which will be issued early in the
autumn Of 1884.
The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
sh in the several States a complete list ofagents,
who will be prepared to furnish copies promptly
in every part OF the Union.
That the author may have ample time 10 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 10 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 viii be taken in part
paw 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 incessant, will appear OBJ
| vious TO all without particular explanation.
DAYTON & WENTWORTH,
Publishers, So Washington St, Boston.
Mar 15-tF
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under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, 10 his well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs, 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 a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you vii
save your money by so doing. A suit OF othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment Of ready
made clothing, OF my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoais 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.
NIB. Sole agent for Scott's report of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. 15-6m. (m)
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.


commence on the I'd Wednesday OF October,
Oct 1lth and will continue until the 4th Of July
following. The course Of study is as extensive az
any similar institution. The religious instruction,
including course on the Evidences Of Christiani-
ly and Natural Theology, viii be under the charge
Of the Professor of Moral Philosophy There Isl
Law School connected with the College. The
total expense for session varies from $3.50 TO
$500. Fe must be paid in advance. The pres
ence fthe students at the opening Of the session
is highly important.
Further information may be obtained BY adj
dressing postpaid, BENZ. s. EwKLL, or Judge
Gro. p. SclARBuReH, Williamsburg.
The following is "a list OF the Faculty, viz:
REM. s. Ewell, President aud Professor OF
Mathematics and Natural Science.
SiIas Totten. ID. d., Professor Of Bellies Lettres
and Moral end Intellectual Philosophy.
Morgan :. Smead, Ph. DIR. Professor OF Ian
guages
Henry A Washington, Professor Of History and
Political Economy
Judge @ p. Scarburgh, Professor Of Municipal
and Constitutional Law.
Ro. Gatewood, Adj, Professor Of .Msthemaiic.
Aug 10 leow1Slswlo
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TNOR LEASE.-The National Theatre I'm
I the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for a term OF years. The National Theatre
is one of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can fll II.
With the alterations and improvements con
templatcd, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
II a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede to the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts to be distributed thus: The
current expenses; the salaries of the members I;
the rent. All surplus to be divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment Of cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, to receive
communications, with particulars, from parties 10
clined to this mode Of action. The purpose o
the Proprietor is TO secure the best talent by pay
ing to il all the profits. Every letter received w
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty TO reveal the name Of any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
242 Washington city, d. G,
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

"ORACE WATERS, the great Music and
Ill Piano Forte dealer, 1888 Broadway, New
York, prefering TO share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay IL 10 the sharpers OF
Wall street, TO raise available means TO enable him
10 stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Meodeons at a large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three Of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures also those Of several Of the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes at.
tordng an opportunity for selections not TO be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos al great bargains-prices from 500 to
10 S160. Music and musical instruments OF all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads of schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues Of mu-
sic and schedule offactory prices Of Pianos, Melo-
deons and musical instruments forwarded to any
address, free of postage
Sept 2l--d3m
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cENCY AT wAsHINGToN--To

~ Claimants--FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues 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
Tor 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
half-pay pensions claims for revolutionary ser
vices whether for commutation, halfpay, OF
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
SC, OF soldiers sailors and marines; well those
against the State of Virginia. the United States;
ali 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 the public Of
fces which may require the aid Of an agentsr attor
new. His charges will be moderate, and depend
| ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
| Of the service.
| Mr. + A. Dickins Is known to most ofthose who
have BEEN in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention al
| Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite 10 the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
| Sep 2S--1yd (m)
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDi

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
CHICAGO g. MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
" The only Railroad Route from, The Lo'osr
Mississippi to the Atlantic
TIME FROM ST LOUIS TO oMIcAoo ONLY 20 noURsl
IT, The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
u4ras1as7Z the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted) at O'Clock, a. m, ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
ST. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only 20 miles
from ST. Louis) 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 cars at Alton Saturday ex
cepted) at p. M. in time for the evening trains
rest
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central 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 as
10 points on the Illinois river at and above Pekin.
The trans Of the G. and M. railroad connect al
Carlinville, Virden, Springfield and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro, Wavery,
Danville, Terre- -Haute, Pekin, and Pona, 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.
M 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.
wa TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boa
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices o
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central, ant
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
r KEATING Suph G. az M r R.
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VNO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
i the House Of Representatives.-A gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as a
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 TO do, either LOT
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the ad-
journment of the present session of Congress, ne
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
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 I'll
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MisfkIIanenns.
mo ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMs no COLI

II lect.-I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond with ample security, was given at June
court, 10Th June. intend to devote my attention
entirely to my business. From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo-
ple and faithful discharge of my duties heretofore,
am induced to solicit portion OF the public col
lectons from those who intend TO place their
claims in the hands of an officer or agent. will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts, and, ifustifed will attend TO the collec-
tions Of claims in the adjoining counties.
If any reference is wanting, would refer to the
clerks Of my county and the attorneys of the bar
here: All communications must be post paid.
Claims out of the State should be fully authent-
Gated before sent to me for collection; will col
lect in my official capacity as agent, as may be
requested il, as officer, charge legal fee only
and which if the claim is made, the defendant has
always to pay; and if as agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, if collected or sucured and
any legal cost may be at to secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia
Sept 12-1m
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AXE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers 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. A large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, 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 Selden & Withers's Bank.
Mar l6 (Star)
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ENuINE HEIDsIECK 8 co. CHAM-

(T pagne. The subscribers having been APP
upoited by Messrs HeIdsieck q Go. TO 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 Heidsleck & Co., as set forth there
in justly claim to be alone enabled to send to this
country the genuine Heidsieck q 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
orignators 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 Heidsieck d Co., in
full by which il first became so favorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other SINH
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEW YORK, January !, 1854.
CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, D. c., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution Of the old
firm, Heidseck & Co.. in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge OF its liquidation, con-
tinued the business retaining exclusive possession
Of the vineyards, vaults, &c, which the orlgina
partnership had enjoyed
Our new firm are his Immediate successors and
sole proprieiors of this well-known brand.
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar TO our own, which have ap-
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, March S. 1896
Feb S-d2m HEIDSIECK q co.
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
IIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

GIXTY MILES DISIANCE SAY Ell ~
- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carving the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie IN connec
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road al Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads at
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York ia
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller !;
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, Capt
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those wellknown magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Mich-
gan, A. d. Perkins, Commander leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, l. l.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line DOCK at .
o'clock p. m, every day, Except Sundays ana
run direct through to Monroe, without landing, In
ID hours where the Lightning Express Train VIII
be in waiting TO take passengers direct TO Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leaV-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo TO Monroe, fourteen
hours.
running time ITOm lriOhfOC w O~~cS1 20
hours Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north OF Chicago
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale and there connect with iiii-
nois River Line Of Steamboats,, or Express Tram
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line Of steamers for all points above and be-
low making the cheapest and most direct route 10
81. Louis Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Grea'
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Bui
faIo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo
forming the only direct and continuous line o.
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard TO the valley
of the Mississippi. Running time TO chicago, 81
hours; to 81. Louis, So hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines by steamers, on Lake Erie
Thus the traveller and shipper can see at
glance that no other line can enter the lists as com
petitors. ",
Passengers ticketed through from New Yori
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on th'
route and resuming seats at leisure, either by th'
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York CITY
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line Of Steamboats,
Hudson River or Harlem and New YORK Centra
Railroads via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets,
| freight, apply at the Company's Office, No. w
| Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New YORK, 10
| JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent
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N1EW YORK, May 2, Is53.-The under.
IN signed has this day opened an office, No. AZ
William street, merchants Exchange0 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-f EMANUEL y. HAhl'
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SflisreLI0nfGas.
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
yIyUJS REAUTIFUL BURIAL PLA(

of the Dead having just been dedicated with
snnroprlate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception Of the remains Of deceased
persons. ,
The Mausoeum has capacity for hundred
bodies, in which such friends of the dead, as may
apply can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan of the incorporators is one of equality
in regard to the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring a
premium,) making the early selections OF lots the
most desirable.
Until an Office is established in the city of Wash
ington applications will be punctually attended TO
at the present Office in the east wing of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Visiters are requested not TO drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds.
VIM. s. HUMPHREYS.
NJ B. Glenwood is situated a short distance
due north of the Capitol. Aug 27-3m
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-. CHEAP AND PLEASANT

JW-.xsstSE eXcnrslons daily Throughout the
wear by the Steamer BALTIMORE, 10 and from
Aouia Creek, with dinner included, for 50 only.
To families and others desirous Of recreation
and change Of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily af-
forded by the regular trips Of the splendid and
commodous Steamer Baltimore 10 Aqua Greek
and back to Washington between the hours of 81
a. m. and q p. m.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, 50 only.
For further information apply 10 Captain A d.
Peck on board, or TO
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent of the line in Washington.
Tall fS-domN
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New FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

IN VIM. II. Stanford, Merchant Tailor, Penn
sylvania avenue, north side, three doors west Of
Third street, has just opened large and hand
some assortment of French and English goods for
gentlemen's wear, TO which he calls the attention
Of his friends and the public generally. They will
be made up TO order the shortest notice, and IN
the best and most fashionable style, and at the
very lowest possible price.
N b. Always on hand general assortment Of
eentlemen's furnishing goods.
Oct 5--2aw3wif
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isrfIIanfGns.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.

The cheapest, most comforts lie, and expedi-
tious route to the White sulphur Springs,
passing the Alum, Warm, and Hot springs.
E:rrszBsHzr1 ARRANGEMENTS having
AZ lew5H468v been made with the owners OF the
new and splendid steamer GEORGE PAGE TO
run between Alexandria and Washington, dis
tance of six miles, in connexon with the trains
on this road and the Washington railroads, the fol-
lowing schedule will take effect on and after
Thursday, June l, 1854:
A train from Alexandra TO Gordonsvlle, and
intermediate stations, will leave the depot corner
Of Duke and Henry streets, at o'clock, a. m,
on the arrival of the Boat from Washington, giving
ample time for Breakfast on board, arriving at
Gordonsville at half past 10 o'clock, connect
ing at that point with the trains on the Virginia
Central railroad to Richmond, Charlottesville, and
Staunton.
A train from Gordonsville to Alexandria, and ind
termediate stations, will leave Gordonsville at
IL o'clock, on the arrival of the cars on the Vr-
ginia Central road, arriving at Alexandra at half
past O'Clock, thus allowing time to connect with
the trains leaving Washington city for the north,
and for dinner on board the boat.
A train from Alexandra to Warrenton and, in
termedate stations, will leave Alexandria daily
Sunday excepted) at o'clock, p. M, arriving at
Warrenton ST O'Clock, p. m.
On Sunday will leave at o'clock, a. m.
Train from Warrenton to Alexandria and inter
mediate stations will leave Warrenton daily (Sun-
day excepted) at quarter before o'clock, a. M,
arriving at Alexandra at halfpast o'clock, a. m
On Sunday will leave at quarter past IL o'clock,
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MAGAZINE for September il

"ARPER'S MAGAZINE for September is
III magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHILLISeToNs book
store.
The great illustrated Magazine of Art for Sep
tember is one OF the best that has been issued.
Leslie's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September.
Godey's Lady's Book Graham's Magazine, and
Putnam's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
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RIR. BUsHNELL,s SCHOOL. 18th

lNI street, between + and G streets. Washing
ton. The next session will commence on the
first Monday in September. The course Of in
guages, Mathematics, the Elements OF Natura
and Moral Science, together with all the English
branches usually taught in the best schools. Cir
culars may be had at the school.room or at the
bookstores. Aug l1--eo4w