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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
yIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED II

~ 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
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkiik, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road 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 I;
Empire, Captain Mitchell; keystone State, Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
Daily Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe by
those wel[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, /. T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays. t1f
| 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 TO Monroe, without landing, in
ID hours, where the lightning Express Train will
be in waiting TO take passengers direct to Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav-
Running time from New York TO Buffalo, four
teen hours. f
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, 10 all places north of Chicago
TO Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad to La Sale, and there connect with llli-
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
Of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting al 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. -.. n
| The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo,
| forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard 10 the Valley
Of the Mississippi. Running time 10 Chicago, SO
hours; 70 St. Louis, 56 hours.
| Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see al q
glance that other ise enter the lists as COM
| petitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege of stopping over at any pointpn the
route and resuming seats at leisure, either by the
| New York and Erie Railroad, vfa 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 at the Company's Office, No. 1873
| Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, TO
JOHN F.. PORTER, General Agent, or
Ii L. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent
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HARPER's MAGAZINE for September is
Ill magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings and for sale at SHIILtNsroSs book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine of Art for Sep
tenber 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.
Godeys Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, ane
Putnams Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale AT
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UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK. AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTIH
GHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
" The only Railroad Ronts from. Lhe Loicsr
Mississippi to The Atldntiey
TIME FROM ST. LoUfsTo CHICAGO ONLY 20 HOURS
IT, The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat at st. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted) al 2 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 23 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 z, a m, take the cars at Alton at
in time TO take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Z Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, p m, take the at Alton Saturday
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
TO points on the Illinois river at and above Pekin.
The trains of the g. and M, railroad connect al
Carlinville Virdcn, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Wavcrly,
Danville, Terre- 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.
Mar THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets TO
Chicago, can be had at the Offices ofthe Michigan
Southern. the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, st. Louis.
M4- TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had al 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.
E. HEATING, Sup,t C. az M: R. R.
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m WI. BRWNING. Merchant Tailqr,

n w. BRWNING, Merchant Faiiqr,
4 under the United States Hotel, having Zen
lafged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention Of citizens and strangers
visiting Washington, 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 fromthe best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him 10 offer them TO the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction 10 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 call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit Of othss
can be made up in the most elegant style al twelve
hours notice. .rIt
N Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand a superior assortment OF ready
made clpthing of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such az overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold al much less
price than work made 10 order.
B. Sole agent for Scott's report of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. 15-6m. (m)
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SHIRTS! SHIRTS! SHIRTSn
"TM. Ill. FAULKNER. the only nra

w Shirt Maker in the city, would respectfully
and strangers that by leaving their at his
Shirt Mandatory they can have shirts made OF
the best material and warranted TO fl in all cases
the reputation which these shirts have acquired in
This city, induces the advertiser 10 invite those
gentlemen who have been troubled with bad fitting
shirts 10 give him a call feeling assured that they
will, on trial, admit their superiority.
Sign OF the Shirt, Pennsylvania avenue,
between ID and ~ streets, south side.
p. S.--A good assortment of Furnishing Goods
on hand, which will be sold cheap.
Nov. 30-eodim Union and Siar.l
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n.s GLENWOOD. CEMETERY. II i.
YEHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACI

III 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. s44E19 Il R6
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies, in which such friends the dead, as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves as
The plan of the incorporators is one of equality
n regard to the lots, which will lot be put up
publicly for sale, (although they usually bring
premium,) making the early selections of lots the
most desirable. fesiss . IsssgLl
Until an Office is established in the city of Wash
ington applications will be punctually attended 10
al the present Office in the east wing of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery. 8& Ial
Visiters are requested not to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds. ..
VIM. s. HUMPHREYS.
N. B. Glenwood is situated q short distance
due north Of the Capitol. Aug 27--3m
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TAKE CE.-Housekeepers and
j others are reminded that the following list OF
articles ara of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscrberon 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, s'
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. WHITT.ESEY,
> 7th street,
Opposite Selden & Withers's Bank.
Mar l6 (Star9
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
~ Pianos and Melodeons for CASH

HORACE WATERS, the great Music. and
Ill Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, preferng 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
Melodeons at a large discount from factory prices,
Tor cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three Of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those Of several Of the best
Nav 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 bunsio-mskes az
elsewbete Each instrument warranted. Second.
hand Pianos al great bargains--prices from $50 TO
60 s160. Music and musical instruments OF all
Kinds Dealers, teachers, and heads OF schools
suppiied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
oost paid. General and select catalogues Of mu-
.ic and schedule Of factory prices OF Pianos Melo-
deons and musical Instruments forwarded 10 any
address, free OF postage. al saf
Sent 2l---d3ma nri e 81 aig - fri alf
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NEW YORK, May 2, lS53.--The under-
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, (Merchants' Exchange0 for the
transaction of a general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
I Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 21--tf EMANUEL y. HART.
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HARD TIMES, a New Novel, by Chas.

HARD TIMES, New Novel, by Chas.
I'LL Dickens.
The Metallic Wealth OF the United States, de-
by j. d. Whitney.
Memoirs of Joseph John Gurney, with selec-
tons from his Journal and Correspondence. Ed
lied by Joseph Beyan Braithwaite, in 2 vols.
Memories over the Water, or Stray Thoughts
Of Long Stroll, by Henry Manly.
On sale at TAYLOR a. MAURY'S
Aug IS Bookstore, near 9th 81.
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FEMALE EDUCATION.

"RS. r. W. YOUNG g MISS v. TOWN
lyI respectfully announce 10 their friends and
this community, that they will receive al their
rooms, on the corner of 18th and X streets north,
on Monday, the 18th instant, limited number OF
young ladies' who may desire to pass through a
systematic course Of studies, embracing all the
solid and ornamental branches of female educa-
ton. 8 a. Igagsla e M
Their method of instruction is thorough and
practical Il is based upon an experience of many
years in conducting the education of young ladies,
having in view the fullest development and disci-
pline Of the mental faculties.
TERMS OF TUITION.
All the English studies, including mathematics,
with the French language, per the scholastic
year of 10 months. .............. $50
Ancient and other modern languages
Music, vocal and Instrumental. Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayon...... charges
Painting in oil and water colors.....
Sept 6-3tawtlSth
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

I'D j. STEER, MERCHANT TAiLON,
I |. is now opening another supply OF choice
invites the attention of Members of Congress,
Strangers, and Citizens. iss4 ga .llsaa
The stock 10 large and very complete, embrac-
ing almost every variety of Gentlemen's Goods,
usually kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship and prices.
Nod Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav 24--3tif ls9 A sHlG
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IT., CHEAP AND PLEASANT

= excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, 10 and from
Aquia Greek, with dinner included, for 50 only.
To families and others DESTROYS OF recreation
and change Of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily AZ
forded by the regular trips Of the splendid and
commodious Steamer Baltimore 10 Aquia Creek
and back 10 Washington between the hours OF 6I
a. m. and ~ p. m. - =, 49,
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, 50 only.
For further information apply to Captain A d.
Peck, on board, or TO
W 46lf GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent Of the line in Washington.
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MIR. BUsHNELL,s sCHooI. IarH

lQ street, between + and G. streets. Washing
ton. The next session will commence on the
first Monday in September. The course Of in
structicn embraces, Ancient and Modern Ian
guages, Mathematics, the Elements OF Natura
and Moral Science, together with all tie Eheiish
branches usually taught in the best schools Cir
icGsars may be had AT the schoolsoor, or al tis
bookstores!o y'i4m CO He3 Aug 11-eo4w
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MisreIIamfgns.
ZINC PAINTs.--The subscribers having

ZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zine
Company for the sale of their superior Paints, are
prepared to execute orders for any description, de
ivered in Baltimore at the companys 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 .
protection to iron or other metallic surfaces. II II
cheap and economical paint
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura
BILE covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, cSc
The consumption of il is very large, and IL 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.
h JOHN SULLIVAN & SONS, Agents,
Apr 7--d3m No. 2, Camden st., Baltimore.
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ENuINE HEIDsrECK s. co. CHAM

HENOINE n HEiDSArCA q COs ChAm-
NJ payne e.-The subscribers having been APP
upoited by Messrs. Heidsieck d Co. TO succeed
Mr.. Charles Enger, 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 subjoned
card.
The Messrs Heidsleck q Co., as set forth there
in Justly claim TO be alone enabled to send to this
country the genuine Heidsieck 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 adj 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 unsurpass2i excellence.
We beg particularly to notice that their brand
still bears the same name of Hedsieck IL 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 1, 1854,
49, CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, d. O., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution Of the old
firm, Heidsieck N 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 origina
partnership had enjoyed. J
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 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. 8sap M gil
RHEIMS March S, l646. 9s.A ,aG
Feb S-d2m 5{ HEIDSIECK & co.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS,

! irag MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
ID J.STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open.
l.. ing another supply Of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS to which he invites the at.
tention Of Members of Congress, strangers, and
citizens. L
The stock islarge and very complete, embracing
almost every variety of fGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors. as
I We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship and prices. ,,- 4s H
le- No. Washington Place, Seventh street
Nav l4--3tif
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n ME! LIME, LIME.-TO PIasterer.

j and Buders.-We have now on hand, al
SEELYS Patent .Kilns, one thousand barrels Of
Lime and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms,
We would call the particular attention OF plas-
terers TO this superior article of Lime II is free
from coal cinders or other sediment, II being
burnt altogether by wood which makes il very
superior article for pastering, white coating, and
hard finishing
Give us call, and you shsll be pleased.
f7 g. J. SEELY e. co.
July n If @
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CToNE EQUARRY.-Ism am prepared to fur
- nish from myquarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry Of the late Timothy
ONeale, any quantity Of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply 10 the undersigned
at his house on n, between 10Th and Goth streets,
in the First ward, or TO Mr.. Paine, nj the quarry.
July 81 WILLIAM b. SCOTT.
alexandra Senthell
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a1lisfklIgnkGms

RTOTICE.-Be II known to all whom II
IN doth concern, that have filed, in the Gen.
eral Land Office at Washington, d. c., the follow
ing duplicate land warrant issued by the Register
of Virginia on the 18th day Of December, 1850 No.
1906 for 100 acres, for the services Of William
Field, soldier in The Virginia continental line, on
the 3Oth June, 1883. The original of said warrant
parties that shall make application TO the Gen
era Land Office for the satisfaction of the above
mentioned duplicate warrant, by the issue ofscrip
under the provisions of the act of 31st August,
1852. s,t sA Go S3 WILLIAM TERRY,
Oct S--1aw3m Attorney for the Claimant.
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MRS. A. NJ. MADDOX'S
HnTtSz No 4H7 r

I'D between 9th and 7Ih streets, near the corner
OF 7th street, Washington, ID. c., is prepared To-
accommodate BOARDERS 5 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. Dec S-eotf
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IRNT FAfLlIf ~ Nh1ffs Afi HUtlUs
lD fyou wish TO purchase anything in the way
OF fine American, London, or Geneva watches,
chat can be relied on for the true time rich gold
1870 o5 per cent, as he IL now receiving hrs
Fall supply which will be sold at the lowest
wholesale rates, al.. g0lg b9gai4 na e54ol ~
Fine watches and jswslry rapsisea, and war
rpnicdi TO give salisfactIop- y y hsDL. y,
Pa. svsnoe, S,twssh a ana etS streets siss el
/ theflsrgs sprvsd eagle. ils Sept f6-ltf
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rINO Members of Congress. strangers So

rGNO Members of Congress, Strangers So-
IL journng in The City,and the Public generally
Permit me 10 call your attention 10 my large and
perior stock of Cloths. Cassmeres, and Yes;ings,
which will be made up 10 order at the shortest
ice, and in such style as cannot fail 10 please.
Having supplied my establishment with the very
best workmen will warrant that all garments
manufactured by me shall be equal 10 those made
in any other establishment in the United States.
VIM. III. STANFORD, Merchant Tailor,
Penn. av., three doors west Of Sd st, No. iSS-
Also, Agent for the regular French Fashions,
received regularly, Two suits month. Wills.
Dec 9 2aw3yvif ~ t.ai. dEa s. aa !.
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VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
WHITE SATIN AND KID BOOTS

w and Slippers. just received general as
sortment ofthe above; workmanship and maleria
OF the BEST
Also an elegant supply of Toilet Slippers, en-
bracng the French embroided. Wilton, and Vel
vet. GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
AIiriIir1or nr,tor l
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r1NE WATCHES q RICH JEwELRY.

!" O. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
III 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
Ter. Tor sale the same at wholesale or retail, much
cheaper than goods Of like quality have ever been
sold for in this section of country Please call al
his store, sign ofthe.large spread eagle.
N. b Special attention paid TO the repairing 10
ne watches by W. w. Holingsworth. Apr2