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OFFICIAL

TREASURY DRpARFM1NT, August 26, 1854
Notice is hereby given to the holders Of the fol-
iowng-dcscribed stocks Of the United States, that
this department is prepared to purchase, at any
time between the date hereof and the Goth day of
in the aggregate to s. 900, In the manner and
on the terms hereinafter mentioned, to wit:
In case of any contingent cempstition, within the
amount stated, preferences will be given In the or.
der Of time In which said stocks may be offered The
certificates, duly assigned to the United States by
the parties who are to receive the amount Thereof
must be transmitted to this department. upon the
receipt whereof, price will 10 paid, compounded
Of the following particulars:
l. The par value, or amount specified in each csr.
dfcste.
2. premium on the stock Of the loan authorised
by the act Of July, 1885, redeemable November IL,
1855, of per cent; on the stock Of the loan su
thorized by the act Of 1842 redesmable 3lst Decem
Der. 1852 Of IL per cent; ths stock Of the loans
authorised BY the acts of 1s47 and 84S and redeem
able, the former on the 31st December, 1857, and
the latter on the sot June, 1883, Of 16 per cent
and on the stock OF the loan authorized By theact
Of 1850, and redeenable on the slst December, 1884
Commonly called tho Texan indsmnity,) six pez
cent.
5. Interest on the par Of each certificate from the
LIST OF July, 1854, to ths date Of receipt and settle
ment at the Treasury, with the allowance (for the
money to reach the ownsr) Of one days interest in
addition.
Payment for said stocks will be made In drafts OF
the Treasurer Of the United States, the assistant
treasurer at Boston, New York, Philadelphia, a.
the parties may direct. Z
But certificate will be entitled to the benefit OF
this notice which shall not be actually received at
the Tsasaury On or bsfcrs the said 2Gth day OF No
vouher next.
JAMES GUTHRIE
aus s dt@3%oT secretary OF Treasury.
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NEW WOOD AND COAL YARD.

rINas subscriber would respectfully inform his
4 numerous friends and the public generally that
"a al iition to his Wood aud Coal isrd nslr the
..hosoiK planning Mill Gsorgstown, be has, for the
hsttsr accommodation of that portion of his cus,
TONERS who rs.ids In Washington, opened yard st
tas corner OF Twenty first and streets.
Al either Of the above places those in want of fuel
viii as al times and good supply Of all kinds Of
WOOD and CJAL, at the lowest mar < at pricss
All orisrs lsit at either of the above plsces will
DO attended 70 With pronptness and dispatch.
SOLOMON sTOyRR,
Successor to
sep Adam TRAVHkS d SLOWER.
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. THE EAGLE n
- GAS-FITTING AND n
- Plumbing Establishment. $3.50

"NN TIE CORNER OF SIXTH STREtT AID
~ Pennsylvania Avenue, are now reciyir the
Eneet assortment Of CHANDELIERS and GAS FIX
TURES ever offered to the citizens of Washington
and ut the same time "chesp.r than the cheapest
All that Is necessary is to g:s cs TO be convi need
of this fact The superior facilities of this house
enables them to sell their goods and do work at a
less rAte than any of the retailers # this eity.
Thankful for tho very liberal paronage of the
itis=ns of Washington and vicinity, the proprietor
assures thsm thst with tho addition of numbsr c;
the 'esst gas filters sud plumber CT Phiiade piia
and NV fock 30 his present large force, he viii be
abb. to DO work in both branches In the mo st So.
pernr style, sud beiore stated, ch.aper than the
CHEAPEST. JNO. REESE.
oct 2o-dt!ftJsn.
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TURKEY VICTORIOUS.

TUREEY VICTORIOUS.
NyOU Will find ut the same OLD STAND, Psnnsyl.
yEEia svsnus near 18th street opposite the
Irving Hotel, LOOKING GLASSES with or without
FTaInec; Portrait, Picture AID hiniturs Frames of
tie latest styles; Brackets, Tables Boom Moulding,
Oorrtsss &C., de- or by leaving your order you can
hrvs sny thing ione Ia ny liDe. -
=. 8,-9ji FEazn-., &C., rssit n tbs shortest no
t!ra n r.s-5ons5!. te-ns Ocnt forget the place.
-" by IHNJ VASsA
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VIM. HAUNSCHILD,
PAPKR HANGER & uPHOLSTERHR.

A MkkICAN and French Paper asagings and
sevsntssuth snG Eighteenta stres,s, Washington,
G.
VIM Hsunsrhild becs leave TO inform his friends
and the public that he he hand large stock Of
French ALT sed American TranGpaspts
Also, Hsir, Moss, Cstton and shuck Mattresses,
which he viii dispose Of at the lowest prices
oct 1O-3m
CLOCKS, WATOHDO & JkWHRY.
a. have Just received and opossd s10
AHAgreat assortment of CLOCKS, 0atnhss ~
Ind Jsvelry, all Of which viii b soas
cheaper than similar goods On b
bc19kt in the District. have on lad . ID
costly Watches, which will - sold ssaak hnnc6n
if called for son, 1t J. RO1&NkONa -
Jewelry Store, opposite Browns HoAsl
oct A-2m
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FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
JRO II. SHOOT,
GNTH SIDE RRIOGH 0TREKT NRLR KIQl

SOUTH SIDE BRIDGE STREET, MAR H0H
GEOR1ETOWA, D. @.
IT ~ received and is nov u6srng at low prices q
III general and we'll selected assortment Of
FALL AND WINfl1 NOBS.
Bought principally ct the Rhi,adelDhia and New
York Auctions enabling him to oler extra induce
msnts 10 cash or prompt short time customers.
In his assortmen. viii be found rich sssort.
ment Of Plaid Silks
Plain apd striped blk do.
mernos Plsids, De LANES -.'-.
Uoak Cloths, Vslvets
And Dress Goods generally. ......
Also, good assortment of Boys and GenHeuep'i
Best Paris Kid Gloves
Blankets, Fannsls
sheWls, Sheetings Shirtings
TAble Linen, NsphinA DC.
A call IL solicited ]. H. aMOOT.
oct T-lR
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FIRF eILI1NG, GALvANIZING, AN1
ELECTRO SILVER-PLATING,

FISf 6ILi1NG, GALyANIZING, ANG
ELECTRO SILVER-PLATI
ON ALL KINDS OF INITIAL
~ IiEAi,.iE would respectfully inform the rub
4 &c tf'y lie has opened Shop at the corner
rssdy &c receive crs'scs injeg branch, namely:
siAE GUIDING
on all kinds Of oIpsmsrts fnr churches, chalices,
,eTels. and ,s,alia for Free Masons, Odd Fellows,
and otleI Societies iaii.tsIy ornaments, &c. Also,
SILVER AND BRASS WATOHEs,
Chains, Gofieiq, Lockets, Tea Snd Table Spoons,
Dasssr. and DAttsr Knives.
ELECTRO SILyER-PLATING
On Military Ornaments, Fruit Bsaksts, Walters,
Csndsstcks, cid Cassets.
Also Silver pisting for Piunbels, Gas Filters, &c.
Al ornaments for military, Free MAsons, Odd Eel.
lows, ara other Societies and Clubs made to order
On the skor.sst notice.
FRANCIS LABARRE,
Corner O and 1eth sts wcst nese Ps. avs.
=. S.-2u. ~
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COFFIN WAREROOM, &c.

"" J.WlLL1AM PLANT CO, UN-
DDERTAKERS Residence 4l6 Sew
ensh street, between g and II streets. Intermenta
procured in any ground or cemetery. Cof6ns, Caps,
shrouds, Carriages, Hssrre, and every article for
in.srnlents OF the best quality furnished at short
Iotice, On the most reasonable terms and at all
hours of the night. Having the exclusive right of
Crumps Patent Corpse Prsssrver, We guarantee to
lesp the dead for any length Of time. &C Il-n
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q AoELEh' cAt the solicitation Of many hni
~ fe-, f%Ss lsde arrangements t. farnisb
ho1-s- ;".s' a;sslh se given % the preparation
foa4d ~ = II eksls srd chespest way to i live. y.
O. GAUTl12,
cot l8- SssNSw G., PeAnayfysnja sttpue
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NEW STORE!-NEW STORE!
GEORGE WILMER,

Paper HeAEsr and UDholstsrsr,
- Ntsth strea, neov J.
ID sTURSING thanks for the very liberal patron
IN age ALREADY bestovea On one from my fsisaci
and customers dnos my removal to ths new stond
respectfully invite public Attention h ny lrgs
and snperior stsok Of espr Hansiass rsr sel aalse
er,h-se.,g sa elegant aascFtasnt Il real ls.nof
eod ara cthsf fsslor styles, eli qualities, Lend
sxy Fless, psns! papers, for halls, Be-. with 9
SRA ~sr'ae ofc t,tc.d pApsTs of iesirabls colorf
and pa,5srns.
Purchasers VII sAd Il to their advantage 70 give
ms & call.
Paper put On N thss.sse.h.an.e and at short
notice
Upholstery Goods, such IS Union and worsted
Lainasks, Mcsl.n and Lace Curtains Gilt Corn.oee
Ba,ts and ornsaents, Gilt md Nove-ed Shadef
Just receiTsd hrR III. Few York mAau6cturer
some atns fast 'c7S arc te~ltifu Feather Beds ane
Mestres~s
O.c II .sid Ard Cs;peis cut And fitted IN the
most 81 -ei and nestssG u,Ancer.
cc- it--Ia
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UNDERTAKES, DO.
rABINET MAKER & UNDERTAKER

t'9E undsrsigned would respectfully inform biz
friends, scqusintancss, and tbs public generall.
hst he still continues to execute all orders in bis
of business La tas best manner and st the short
g, notice.
R1PAIRIHG neatly and promptly executed
FUAERALS attended to ct
The shortest notice. and in the best q
manner. Bodies prcserued IN tie ,sesi psrfees xass
Fey, evsH in tie sooT1s<st tpeotssT
solcit, and VIII endeavor to merit q continuance Of
he same. ANTHONY BUCHLY,
Pa. ave-, 9. side, between 9Th and 10th sts
Residence: Ar. Martins, No. 3o6, street, third
oouse east Of TIN street mar lily
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the boys of nerve and soul, of integrity
and truth. 1t matters not what else NAV
grow valueless, the time never somcs
when active lads will not be wanted in
this world of ours.
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USr kEJkIVED, At HOODS, IN invoice Of .
u large asscrtment Of Aibats wsre {hesvy 8-oz.
plate With pure silvsr) such Spoons, Forks. La
dlns, Buttsr-knives, Uske baskets, &s, &c, which
los Of Mosaic and other Jswslry Of the latest pat
terms No. 4l8 Pa avenue, between ~ and 9th
streets, sign of the Large 8 1rsad Eagle.
noy2 .s.
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OF yIRGINIA.-The

" next session of this institution will CON-
mence The lst of October, and end the 2eth Of
June following. The University embraces the
following schools, viz:
/. An ient Languages; q Modern Languagssi
3. Mathematics; 4. Natural Philosophy, Mine
ralogy and Geology; s. Chemistry and Pharmacy;
8. Principles and lractce OF Medicine Obstct-
rics and Medical Jurisprudence; Z. Comparative
Anatomy Physiology and Surgery; 8 Moral Phi
Iosophy, Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, and Political
Economy; 9. Law. Also, lectureship OF Special
Anatomy, Materia Medica and Therapeutics and
a Demonsirstorship of Anatomy.
The three first named schools have each an as
sistant instructor; and in the school OF law there
are two professors.
The expenses Exclusive Of clothing. books and
pocket money! are follows:
Tuition fees, say for three schools, S25
each. ....................' 80 UO
Board, including diet, room furniture,
and servants attendance, payable IN
three insiallments in advance
Room-rent within the precincts, two oc-
cupyins n room, IS each.......... 90
Naturalization fee. and use OF Library
and public buildings, SIS; contin.
gent deposit, $40. 25 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and lights, say $50 80 90
s25s 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets at SOS each, and dssecting fee Of O.
The fee in the intermediate class OF Law is
$50; in the Senior class, S75
S. MAUPIN,
Aug 3l-eod2w Chairman Of the Faculty.
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cnELECI classical and Mathematic.l

- ScHoor--The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where commodious build
ing Is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Colum-
ban College, IL will continue 10 preserve the char
acter Of strictly select school, designed for lay.
ing the foundation Of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th OF September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms: s12 so per quarter, payable in advance.
Al q small additional charge, the students will
he permitted 10 attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages hy the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendence Of the Principal
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE 8. BACON, Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col ]. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun.
ton Esq; l.. ID. Gale, M. d., OF the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office; and Pro
fessor G. G. Jewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
sepai-tf
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H
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
Nv the Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, &C.

rTNHIS important work is now in press, the 6rst
i volume of which will be issued early in the
autumn of 1854.
The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States 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 10 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 TO 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, will be taken in part
pay il 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 a. WENTWORTH,
Publishers, So Washington ST., Boston.
Mar 15-tf&
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MisteIIaHtgns.
yv,O LwHo HAVE CLAIMS TO COL

u lect.--l am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond, with ample security, was given a. 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 10 place their
claims in the hands of an officer or agent. will
take claims on aRy persons in my county for any
amounts, and, ifjustifed 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 authentl-
Gated before sent to me for collection; will col
lect, in my official capacity or agent, as may be
requested IT, 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 10 secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sept l2-lm
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4 oENCY AT wAsHINGToN.-ro

N Caimants.-FRANClS A. DlCklNS 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 properly lost in or 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, half-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
Sc, 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 bushes before Congress or the public Of
aces which may requrethe aid Of an agent or attor-
ney His charges will be moderate, and depend-
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr.. r A. Dickins is known to-nost ofthose who
have beun in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite 10 the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
or the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 28-lyd (m)
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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

N w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR
under the United Stares Hotel, would re-
spectfnIly inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassineres, and Veslings, of The latest iinporta-
lion, and is prepared 10 have them made up al
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates of prices.
Having made arrangements TO go into the
u nReady-made Clothing business" extensively this
season. he feels confident that he can offer TO
those wishing 10 purchase stock of Clothing,
not inferior to any in this city, and not made up al
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, al
low rates Of prices. He is enabled, therefore, TO
compete with northern work in point of prices
and AS TO quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with call TO judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat PaHts, and Vest,
at the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out OF cloth or
cashmere, for the small sum Of. .Sl5
Dress end Frock Goats, from. $40 10 $50
Oyer-coats of different styles, from. .$l2 TO S25
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from. .$3 80 TO $40
Silk and velvet Vests, from. 50 so TO Sl0
This stock Of Clothing is Of superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the tall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
of fancy articles-such as gloves cravats, collars,
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale of Scott's Report Of
Fashions in this city.
Sept 4-f
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
THIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE

II of the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception of the remains of deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum 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
regard to the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, (athough they usually bring a
premiuin,) 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 10
at the present Office in the east wing of the build
ing on entering tie Cemetery.
Visiters are requested not TO drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds. -
VIM. s. HUMPHREYS.
N. B. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north Of the Capitol. Aug 27-3m
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
CIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connee>
tion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkiik, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road al Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York to
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller;
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those wcll-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, j. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo MONDAYS and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan, A. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, l: t
Pheatt Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at 9
O'Clock, p. m, every day, (except Sundays and
run direct through 10 Monroe, without landing, in
ID hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting 10 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 from Monroe to Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours
Connecting at Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, TO all places north Of Chicago
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Salle and there connect with llll-
nos River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago aud 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 TO
St. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buf-
ialo aud Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line oi
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard 10 the Valley
ofthe Mississippi. Running time TO Chicago, &c
hours; to ST. 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 a
glance that no other line enter the lists as COM
petitors.
Passengers tickeied through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats at leisure, either by the
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 Central
Railroads via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply al the Company's Office, No. 195
Broadway corner of Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.