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EOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre In

EOR LEAsE.--The National Theatre In
I the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea
son, or for term years The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can Gil II.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated il will be 10 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 ;
the rent. All surplus 10 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, 10 receive
communications, with particulars. from parties In
clined TO this mode OF action. The purpose Of
the Proprietor is TO secure the best talent by pay
ing TO il all the profits. Every letter received vii,
be known to the Proprietor alone, who wild moi
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
2i2 Washington city, ID. 9.
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LELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

GELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
- ScHooI--The subscriber has removed hi.
school to College Hill. where a commodous build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Coum-
blan College, it will continue TO preserve the char
scer of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, Class-
CAL and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last Of June.
Terms: $l2 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
Al small additional charge, the students will
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, undert the
special care and superntendence of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $40 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col J. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, Wm Gun
ton, Esq; l.. ID. Gale, NJ d., Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office; and Pro
fessor c. c. Jewelt, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep2l-tf
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
CIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Mchi-
gan Southern end Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch hrst-
class steamers running Lake Erie in connec-
lion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk touching al Cleveland, and connecting
with their road al Toledo. and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads at
Chicsgo,in the same derot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York to
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller;
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, tapt.
Richards; Louisiana. Captain Davenport. Also,
Daily Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe by
those we'known magnificent Floating Palaces,
| Empire S,.te. J. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Monda, and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan. A ID. Perkins. Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, i. T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock al 3
o'clock. p m every day, (excepl Sundays) and
run direct through to Monroe, without landing, in
IA hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct 10 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, 10 all places north Of Chicago
to Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad TO La Sale. and there connect with l-
nos River Line OF Steamboats,, or Express Train
OF Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line of steamers for all points above and boz
low, making the cheapest and most direct route TO
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
iao and Dunkirk connect with this line al Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seabosrd 10 the Valley
of the Mississippi. Running Tune TO Chicago, %
hours; TO st. Louis, So hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, hy steamers, on Lske Erie.
Thus the trav, er and shipper can see at q
glance that other line enter the lists COM
petitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege OF stopping over at any point on the
route, and resuming seats at leisure, either by tho
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 Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, OF
freight, apply at the Compsny's Office, No i92
Broadway, corner OF Dey street, New York, TO
JOHN +. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p. DUNToN, Ticket Agent
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UNIVERSITY oFvIRGINIA.-The next

" session OF this institution will open the LIST OF
October and close the 29th Of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: /, ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
3, mathematics; a. natural philosophy, m neralogy,
and geology 5, chemistry; s, medic q; 2, COM
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; 5, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies ettres, and po
litical economy; 9, law. Also cctureshp o,
special anatomy ano maters medica, and de-
monstratorship of anatomy. The schools Of an
cicnt languages, modern languages, and mathe-
matics, have each assistant instructors aud IN
the sc sool of law there is adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
poe -Iuoney,) are as follows:
Tuition fee say three schools, at SIS each.S75 90
Boarding including diet, rcom-furniture,
and attendance Of servant, payable in
three instaments in advance 100 90
Room rent, two occupying a room, IS
each ...............-. %
(Rcnts without the precints, something
more.)
Matriculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
cit, SO. ....................... 25 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $50 80 90
s25S 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at SOS each, and dissecting fee Of 70.
The fee in the immediate class Of law is 500; IN
GEsSNER HARRISON,
Sep 2i--tf Chairman ofths Faculty.
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rNHE MOST COMPLETES ASSORTMENT

TuNHE M()SI ASSOhInENI
of Pianos in this city can be found al our
Music Depot, consisting Of Hallet Davis 81 Co.'s
superior H:olian Pianos which for beauty Of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequalled.
Bacon 81 Ravens celebrated New York Pianos
Gravesbeen 81 Co.'s Pianos, one Of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration of all who have seen and
heard il.
Schumacher 81 Co.'S new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
snty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's word-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
.delicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
che popular Uncbord Pianos also, per pc ket OF
Saturday from Boston, of l.. Gilberts boo atiiu
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desrous Of purchasing to
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment Of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, at
msnufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano if desired.
Also, several secondhand Pianos, including one
of Jonas Chickering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
The most complete assortment Of Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS 81 HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22-tf (m)
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HEIDSIECK & co.
MEDICAL COLL

4
IN washington.-rhe Thiry-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
Thomas Miller, NJ. D., Professor OF Anatomy
and Physiology.
Wm.P. Johnson, NJ D., Professor of Obstet
rics and Diseases Of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, NJ. d., Professor OF Materia Med
ica, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, NJ. d., Professor of the Prin-
ciples and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, NJ. D., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice Of Medisine.
Rober, King Stone, NJ. d., Professor of Micros
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis III. Steiner, M. d.. Professor OF Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William IL. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution OF practical
anatomy are ample.
Like most similar institutions in Europe, the
desks from which the regular lectures are given,
and the wards for clinical instructions are under
the same roof.
The extensive additions TO the buildings since
asst session, for the accommodation of the
*, will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course Of lec-
lures is. is...................... $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator. ..... 10
Martriculating fee payable only once). ....... s
Admission TO the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
Dean Of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner of and 14th sts.
Sen o1-tf
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DLAIN FACTs--We have, this day, re-
ii ceived four Pianos from the far-famed es-
tablishment of Halet Davis & Co., Boston.
These, in addition 10 our stocks OF New York and
Baltimore Pianos, make our assortment the
largest and most varied ever offered in this city
We beg leave 10 assure our friends that we sell al
unprecedented low rates for cash, orgood endorsed
notes al 3, o, or months. We guaranty every
Piano TO be Of fine tone and finish, and perfect in
every respect.
All persons in want Of good and cheap instru-
ment on reasonable terms, have now favorable
opportunity but rarely offered.
JOHN F. ELLIS
Penn. av., between 9th and 10Th SITS.
Nav l1-6t
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has received Godey's La.

has received Godey's La
- dy's Book for June.
The Dodd Family Abroad. by Charles Lever
Bride of the Wilderness, by Emerson Bennett.
Virginia apl Madalene, by Mrs. Southwo'th.
The Star Chamber, Historical Romance, by
Ainsworth.
Uncle Tom in Paris.
New and Correct Maps Of the Seat of War in
the East.
Yank ee Notions for June.
Every new book published received immedi-
ately afterwards and for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S
Bookstore, Odeon Building, cor. 4l street,
MAY 25-3tif and Penn. avenue
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r w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

n
L.. 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, to his well-selecied stock OF
French and English cloths, cassilneres, and vest
ings, 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 will
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 a superior assortment OF ready
made clothing of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
naSts and vests, which will be sold al much less
nnr;ce ,han work made To order.
b. Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
or the District
Oct l5-6In. fn1
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M TATCHEs. MISUNDERSTANDING,

wv No. 80 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
[ ensive assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
T. F. Coopcr's Duplex, M. J. Tobias Il Co.'S, R.
G q. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson, IS Church street,
Liverpool, &c, &C., varying in price from $75 or
500. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, S25;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full lJeweled English Gold Levers from $50 TO $50
The whole of the above watches carefully Sc
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect time keepers.
Gold Pens, of my own MAKE, &C. superior work
manshp, warranted TO retain their points, for So,
SO and 81. Pens without cases, rs cents, 81 so,
So anu So. Sent to all parts ofthe country free Of
postage. Old pens re-ponted and made equal 10
new for so cents. Dec l7>-1v
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TRIAL OF MATT. II. wARD.--A full
Il and authentic Report of the Testimony on The
Trial OF Matt. +. Ward, certified 10 be correct by
Thomas ID. Bronze, Clerk of Hardin Circuit Coprt
Wm. Alexander, former Commonwealth Attorney
for the Hardin District, and Judge Alex. Walker,
Of New Orleans, with the Speeches Of Governor
Crttenden, Governor Helm, 7. +. Marshall, Esq,
and the reply Of Alfred Allen, Esq, Attorney for
the Commonwealth.
just published and for sale by
r. FARNHAM
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and llth street
Nav as
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yTJO SENATOR'S AND MEMBERS OF
II be Aouae of RanIeselal n A ssnila-

gTNO SENATOR'S AND MEMBERS OF
j the House of Representatives.-A gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as
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 for
the press of any other description. Desiring
some mode of employing these hours until the ad-
tournament Of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly indifferent to the character of the
writing he may be required TO perform, and viii
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed to p. B. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner Of ~ street and Missouri avenue will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order. Feb 2-u
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5isrfllaneUns.

VTIRGINIA.-Ata Circuit Court held for
the city of Petersburg, at the courthouse
thereof, on Saturday, the 10th day of June, A. D.
1851:
Commonwealth of Virginia, Plaintiff,
Against
Francis Pace executor OF Jones Mitchell. de-
ceased Wm Jackson, Coy Quavs, David Scott,
James M. Otter, George Taylor, Thomas McKen-
sey, Thomas Jarratt, John Updike, and Peter Val
entine trustees of the Gilfeld Chnrh h, defendants
On the motion of the plaintiff, and for reasons
appearing TO the court it is ordered that all per-
sons claiming an interest in the estate of Jones
Mitchell, deceased, free negro, lare of the city
of Petersburg, in the State of Virginia, do appear
before the judge of the circuit court Of the city
aforesaid on the FIRST day ofthe next term thereof
then and there to attend to their interest in this
suit /; and that copy Of the above order be pub
lished FIR three months in some newspaper of the
cities Of Richmond and Washington respectively.
The object of this suit is to recover the estate,
consisting of Two houses and lots and personal
estate, also the proceeds of properly Of Jones
Mitchell deceased said properly being direlect,
he having died without known hears-at-law.
A Copy-Teste.
July 2-3m THAD. PAGAUD, d. G.
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HARP ERs GAZETTEER OF THE
IL World, No /, TO be completed in ten num-
bers.
sWilkinson's Ancient Egyptians, illustrated with
500 wood cuts, two volumes
Leather Stocking and Silk, story ofthe Valley
Of Virginia.
Footprints OF Famous Men, designed as Incite-
menis TO Intellectual Industry alone, Qnrther sup
ply just received)
Lady Bulwers Behind the Scenes.
Athcrton, by Miss Milford. On sale at
TAYLOR S MAURYS Bookstore,
July IL near 9th street.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

II j. STEER, Merchant Tailor, IL now open
IL ., ing another supply Of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, 10 which he invites the At.
tention of Members Of Congress, strangers, and
citizens.
The stock 10 large and very complete, embracing
slmost every variety ofGentlemsn's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tsilors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of ow
goods, workmanship, and prices.
~ No. Washington Place, s.vvsth srpes.
May ia--Nh
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MODERN LANGUAGES.-D. T.. GrOux,
I1k native Of France, teacner of Modern Ian
guages, especially French. Spanish, and German.
Translations made with correctness and punctu-
atty. Professor Of Numesmatics, for the classf-
alton and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place.
Can Itf
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THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS, BY SIR

]. Gardiner Wilkinson, with illustrations.
Leather Stocking and Silk, or HuL:er John
Myers and his Times, Story Of the Valley OF
Virginia
Utah and the Mormons, the History, Govern
ment, Doctrines, Customs, and Prospects OF the
Lst;er-Day Saints, by Benz. c. Ferris, late Secre-
taIy of Utah Territory.
Footprints Of Famous Men, by the author Of
/" The Boyhood Of Great Men Just published
and for sale by r. FARNHAM,
July III corner OF Penn. av.. and ] lth II.
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"E AR T. NOW RECEIVING, at
w our splendidly lighted store-rooms on 7th
street, doors above Pennsylvania avenue, a
choice stock of rich Spring Dress Goods, enbra
cling all the novelties Of the season. also spring
styles, Mantillets, Black Lace Shaws, and Scarfs,
Printed Cashmere Shawls, White Grape Shawls,
Kid and Silk Gloves, Ladies and Misses hosiery,
Embroderies, White Cambrcs and Muslins. with
large stock of Linens and Staple Dry Goods
adapted to the present season all Of which will
be sold at fair low prices; and we invite pur-
chasers to call and examine our stock.
Ng- Please observe that all articlfs sold at
our establishment are warranted TO prdye as rep
resented.
MAXWELL, SEARS & COLLEY,
7th ST. 3 doors above Penn. avenue.
Apr S-eod3m
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r-m NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND

r. NM NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND
~ ~ Ogdensburg Raiiroad.-Passengcr Il and
freight line--via New Haven, Springfield Bel
lows Falls, Rutland, Burlington, Windsor, White
River, Wells River, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier,
st. Albans and Rnuses Point. Ticket Odce-
New Haven Railroad, corner Broadway and Ca
nal, and Goth street aad 18th avenue. Express
trains, s a. IN. and p. m. Baggage checked
through. Freight by the New Haven steamers,
Peck Slip, every day before 3p m. Merchandise
in bond, will receive prompt attention.
FRANCIS HYDE,
July &. Agent. l52 South ST.
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s1lisfeILanfgas.

AXE MOTTO CE.-HOusekeepers and
i 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 10 any part Of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well to CALL
o. s. WHIT .ESEY,
7th street.
Opposite Selden 6 Withers's Bank.
Mar 16 (Star1
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
J. STEER, MERCHANT TAILOR

is now opening another supply Of choice
SPRING and SUMNER GOODS, to which ho
invites the attention Of Members Of Congress,
Strangers, and Citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embrac-
ing almost every variety Of Gentlemens Goods,
usually kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit inspection by the public of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
Nod. Washington Place, Seventh street
MAY 2I-3tif
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HTEXCLUS1VELY BY TELEGNAPH,e az
~ hea-y expense.
Anticipating in the west and south,
The New York papers,. i. "a hours
The Philadelphia do. ..lS
The Baltimore morning do....... ZIP
Address {. Times" Office, Adams 6o Co.'s Iron
Building, Baltimore.
Hugh Cameron. corner La. av. and 7th street,
Washington city, agent for the Disirid of Colun-
bia. c. G. BAYLOR,
Feb 16--6teodtf Sole proprietor.
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our PARIsH. OR ANNALS OF PAS

~ tor and People. The Pastors Family.
A Partisan Pastors Glance at America, by the
Rev J II. Grand Pierre d. ID.
Guido and Julius, or Sin and the Propitato'
exhibited in The true conservation of the SceptiC
by DIR. Tholuck
Seed Time aud Harvest, or Sow Well and Reap
Well, a book for the young, by DR. Tweede.
Egypt past and present, by Joseph p. Thomp-
sOa.
Lectures on Daniel, The Tent and the Altar,
aud Scripture Readings on Genesis, by DIR. Cum
mings For sale by
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street, near Odd Fellows Hail.
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Jan 17-tf
GENCY AT WASHINGTON N.--To

A GENCY AT WASHING TO N ITO
N Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
iInues 10 undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other bra., les of the government
including commissioners under treaties, end the
various public Offices. He will attend to pre-
empton and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims 10 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, half-pay, or
bounty lands also, claims for extra and back pay,
&C. OF soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia, the United States;
all 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 orthe public Of
ces which may require the aid of an agent attor
ney. 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 10 most ofthose who
have been in Congress within tho last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street. opposite TO the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-lyd fm)