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EXAs GENERAL AGENCY, Es-

"EX A 8 G f. N E r. a Il AGENCY, ES-
u tablished 1912, by A. Flames, city of Gal
and others wishing 10 make
nvestments, can always find at this Office list OF
improved and unimproved Real Estate for sale,
consisting Of building lots suitable for stores and
private residences; also. cottages and desirable
family residences in the city and suburbs. NJ
Conveyancing, and all other instruments OF
writing legal or commercial, carefully and neatly
drawn on paper or on parchment.
Land Titles examined, and defective Titles per-
.fected, when practicable. Tiile-papers and other
instruments recorded in any of the recording ofii
ces throughoutthe State.
Orders for the purchase or sale of slaves, or real
estate, faithfully executed. Sugar and cotton
plantations, and unimproved lands in various sec
tons of the State, for sale Claims against the
Republic of Texas and against private individu-
ais, received for collection and prosecuted. The
payment of taxes in all the counties OF the State,
carefully attended to- and property which may
| have been sold for taxes in the several counties
| edeemed: Maps of all the principal counties
with the original surveys, and now preparing fol
this office; and abstracts Of all original land titles
| granted by the States of Coahuia and Texas, ant
by the late republic of Texas, can be examined a
the General Agency Office.
The undersigned have known Mr.. A. f. James
citizen of Galveston, for the last eleven years
during most Of which time he has been engaged
in the above business, for which we believe him
well qualified, and recommend him TO such as re-
qure the services of an Agent in Texas, as gen
tleman in whom the fullest confidence may be re-
posed
EDWARD HILL, President
Galveston Chamber OF Commerce.
J. BATES, u. s. M. Na
M. B. MENARD, President
Galveston City Company
JOHN C. WATROUS,
Judge of the Dist. Court of the Y. ).
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BELONGINCs.-Css

~ ENTLEMEN'S BELONGINGS.-Gen
w temen wishing to replenish their wardrobes
can at all times find at our salesroom very large
and complete variety of first quality goods adapted
to the season, and in great variety.
The system adopted by us Of buying all of our
goods for cash will ensure to the consumer the
certainty Of buying at the very lowest and at uni
form prices. STEVENS'S
June l0--3tf Sales-room, Browns Hotel.
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HIsTO
OF DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES.
by the Author or the Republic OF the
United States, &c

et. g. - 4tss 'sP Asstf
H1HIS important work is now in press, the first
III volume Of which viii 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
ish in the several States complete list ofagents,
who will be prepared 10 furnish copies promptly
in every part Of the Union.
That the author may have ample time to prepare
his work according TO his views of completeness; |;
that the publishers maybe 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 to ALL viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in ALL thus completing the first volume 6gore any
more are pm5lisAsd.
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, 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, Sc Washington ST. Boston.
Mar i5-tfx
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Misrfllaaf0as.
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
C0NNECTED!
UNITED STATES MAT, ROUTE.

L EEzc
UNITED STATES MAIr. ROUTE.
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
| YORK. AND 36 HOURS TO CINCINNTIn
| CHICAGO & siISSIssPPI RAILROAD
~ The only Railroad Ronte ffom tie Louer
Mississippi to Lts Aiiahtie,
| TIME FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HoURsI
| ~T.s The Steamer rWINcHESTER leaves
| .lzs<s5seEz 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. In.
The steamers connect at Alton (only 25 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 T. 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. EM
Passengers leaving st, Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, p. M, take the at Alton Saturday sx-
cepted) at 8 p. M in time for the evening trains
east. lis
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 the Illinois river at and above Pekin.i
The trains of the G. and M. railroad connect al
Carlinville, Vrden, Springfield, and Bloomington.
with good Stage Lines for Hisboro' Waverly4
Danville, Terre- Haute, Pekn, 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 Tor Lasalle.
Nsy- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets 10
Chicago, can be had at the Offices fthe Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis ts
n Va TICKETS To CHICAGO and all the in,
Jtofa arolo ha1 fhxaxx rT hca
aud on the railroad packets, and at the Offices oI
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
E. HEATING, Snpt G. & M. R. r.
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IlRE tfArQUIER WHITE sULPHUR

rTNRE EtAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR
i Springs I ,.uwn in the list of post Offices as
'Warrenton Springs, will be opened for visitors on
the 10th OF June. Extensive improvements have
been made since the last season The entire bed
ding of the establishment has been renewed, and
the furniture OF the dining and other rooms ex-
tensively improved. Gas-works have been erecl-
/ ed; the light TO be furnished from rosin OIL Nu-
| merous other expenses have been Incurred for'
| the comfort and accommodation of guests, These,
and the increased cost of provisions of all kinds
demand some increase in the rates of board which
will be For the season, ending lst OF October
SIS; for three months, SO; for two months, sos;
one month, S36; for two weeks, $50; for one
week, $l1 per day, 81; for dinner, IS cents;
breakfast supper, or nights lodging, 80 cent?,
Colored servants, and children under II years,
half price. White servants, three-fourths of full
price. No charge for children under two yearscf
age. Horses, SO cents per day, or $40 per month.
The railroad cars leave Alexandria al O'clock
in the morning, and in Two hours arrive at Beae-
ton, where conveyances will take passengers over
good summer road, between eight and nine
miles 10 the springs. The cars, also will leave
Alexandra at p. M, for WarIenton, and stages
viii take passengers the same evening TO the
springs by a macadamzed road, six and a half
miles. From the south and the west, the cars
leave Stannton and Richmond in the morning at
about o'clock, and may get TO the Springs via
Gordonsvile and Bealeton, 10 dnner; tins AFFORD.
ing two daily lines to Alexandria, ard daily line
to Gordonsvie, Richmond and S,aunion.
The superintendence of the establishment has
been placed under the control of the subscriber,
whose experience in Lowell, Boston, and Ports
mouth, New Hampshire, entities him to hope he
will be able 10 give general satisfaction. He will
certainly try TO do 20
4 e SAMUEL A. C0BURN.
lima o-2awti (fh Jnnecp
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MORE NEW Spring. GOODS.

II J. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open.
ing another supply of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, TO which he invites the at
tention of Members Of Congress, strangers, and
citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almostev variety ofGenteman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods workmanship, and prices.
aa~ No a Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav l4-;tH
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Address A. SCOTT, Publisher.
No. III Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.

YyRIAL or MATT. +. wARD.-A full
and authentic Report ofthe Testimony on the
Trial OF Matt r. Ward, certified to be correct by
Thomas b. Bronze, Clerk Of Hardin Circuit Court,
VIM. Alexander, former Commonwealth Attorney
for the Hardin District, and Judge Alex. Walker,
of New Orleans, with the Speeches OF Governor
Crttenden, Governor Helm, T. F. Marshall, Esq,
and the, reply Of Alfred Allen, ESQ, Attorney for
the Common wealth. HS
just published and for sale by O. issa
II. FARNHAM
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and l1th stree,
ft
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MisreIIanfgaa

IT G E.--Thc Subcrfber would respectfully,
{ I inform his friends and the public that, hav
ing succeeded in filling several large houses
with pure Potomac and Rock Creek Ice, and
in making his contracts with responsible east
ern dealers for a very superior article, he is
now prepared to deliver the same punctually in
any part Of Washington or Georgetown at the
lowest market price, and guarantees 10 supply GUS
toners with any quantity required icntoM change
efpros during the season.
Orders left al the following places or sent
through the post Office will meet with prompt at
Patterson 81 Nairn, Pennsylvania avenue and
9th street, .as,W al
z. d. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue, between
9th and 7th streets..e sg.f & slsp
". Harbaugh, 7th and G streets.
Kidwell 81 Lawrence, PENNSYLVANIA avenue and
18th street.
T. G. McIntire, nh and streets.
w. H. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue and Al
street. ii'as
William Lord, 9Th and G streets. a
j. W. Marin, New York avenue and 18th street
Edward Hall, market space, between 9th and
Th streets.
A. G. Ridgeley, Pennsylvania avenue, between
18th and Goth streets.
DR.. J. B. Gardner, Capitol Hill.
z. M p. King, / and 18th streets. ss.
F. s. Walsh Navy Yard
C. p. Wannall, New York avenue and 9th street.
u. r.. Holmead, Maryland avenue and 7th street.
"a w. w, Birth, Sd street, next TO Trinity Church.
]. w. Sothoron 81 Co.. Georgetown.
Families will be supplied by the week or month,
or for the whole year, at ONE PRICE, and juNsnp-
PLY guaranteed.
Notice of change Of residence, if given at the
Office instead of ITO the driver, will always prevent
disappointment.
Should mista.ses OF. neglect occur on the part OF
those delivering the ice If notice is given at the
Office, it will be Immediately attended TO.
Ice kapt con stantly on hand at Eliots drug store
corner + and 18th Streets which can be had in
large or small quantities, at the lowest market
rates. sl.. +. J. MIDDLETON,
Office, northeast corner of + and 18th
streets, and Easby's wharf.
III Persons wishing to be supplied will please
send their names, residence, and quantity per
day tothe Office o.. any Of the places above named
y March ID % t,e8.
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PASSENGERS FOR NEW YORK.
side-wheel Steamships Roanoke and James.

EOR NEW YORK VIA NORFOLK
.I United States Mail Line. The elegant steam
ships sROANOKE & &JAMESTOWN are now regu,
larry on the line, and leave Richmond every Tues
day and Friday afternoon al O'Clock, r. NJ, aud
arrive in New York every Thursday and Sunday
morning g N
Passengers by these ships may rely upon havi
ing attendance and iare equal TO any OF the hrst
class Hotels Of the Northern Cities.
Passage 10 New York, including meals and fine
State Room accommodations, only. $40 90 a
Steerage passage, only............ 20
Every attention will be paid TO Ladies travelling
alone. For further particulars apply 10
LUDLAM & WATSON, Rfchmoad
LUDLAM N PLEASANTS, NeV York.
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g0gks, Stati0aerg, 1T.
ME SPIRITUAL MEDIUM; OR, To

1 Daimonion, by Traverse Oldfeld.
The Life Of Archibald alexander, d. p first
professor in the Theological Seminary at Prince
Ton New Jersey, just published.
Natural Goodness; or, Honor 10 whom Honor
Sunlight through the Mist or, Conversations ;.
between a Mother and her Children
De Quinceys Theological Essays and other
Papers.
Struggles for life; or, the Autobiography OF a
Dissenting Minister.
The Woodcutter of Lebanon and the Exiies
Lucerna.
Mabel Grant, Highland story, by r. H. Ballan- 4
tyne.
Charles Roussel; or, Industry and Honesty, by
the .anihor OF Three Months under the SHOWS.
A Lamp TO the Path; or, the Bible in the Heart,
the Home, and the Market-pace, by W. II.
Tweede. 80 aAe E H.ss |s
& The Cody Pastor: Life of Rev. jeremiah Hal
lock.
Home Truths, by Rev. ]. e. Ryle.
May 81 saEss saae y GRAY 4 BALLANTYNE
GHILLINGTON has received Godey's la
u dys Book for June -t1Fx
The Dodd Family Abroad, by Charles Lever.
Bride Of the Wilderness, by Emerson Bennett
Virginia and Madaene, by Mrs. Southwoith.
The Star Chamber, a Historical Romance, by
Ainsworth. rf
Uncle Tom ia Paris.
New and Correct Maps of the Seat of War in
the East. S, 4f t
Yankee Notions for June.
+ Every new book published received immedi-
ately afterwards and for sale at
+. SHILLINGTON'S
Bookstore, Odeon Building, cor. a street,
Nav 25-3tif and Penn. avenue.
VETORKS BY THE REV. JOHN CUM
wv mings, ID, ID. 5a
The Church Before DE- Flood, price IS cents.
Lecturesson the Apocalypse, vols; 81 3d.
Voices of the Day, rs cents.
Voices Of the Night, rs cents.
Christ Receiving Sinners, 30 cents.
A Message from God, ,,or Thoughts on Religion,
Tor thinking men.
May left GRAY IL BALLANTYNE.
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VXTATCHES!WATC Y. Savage,
wv No. 80 Fulton street, New York, has an ex,

ensive assortment of fine Watches consisting o
T.. F. Cooper's Duplex, NJ J. Tobias Il Co.'S, r
&c G. Bceslcys, Joseph johnson, 25 Church street
Liverpool &C.. &c, varying in price from $75 OF
500. Gold Lepines, four holes jewellcd, $25
Detached Levers thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full Jewelled English Gold Levers from $50 to $50
The whole ofthe above watches are carefully Sc.
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect time-keepers
Gold Pens, Of my own make, Of superior work.
manship, warranted TO retain their points, for $2
So and $4. Pens without cases, rs cents, 81 So
So anu 49, Sent to all parts Of the country free Of
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for SO cents Dec 17-1v
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no ALL WHOM 1T NAY CONCERN

THO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
IL In compliance with the fourth section OF the
rules and regulations of the General Land Office,
dated December goth, 1852, / hereby give public
notice that the following Virginia land warrants
issued to the heirs Of the suboned parties on the
14th day of July 1885, for their military services in
the the war of the revolution, under the command
of General George Rogers Clarke, viz: Pierre
Martin, No. $500; Charles Pelette, No. S,3e4 !;
Lewis Lamarche, No. s,365 John Lamarche,
No. $500; Beauvard Lamarche, No. S,367 Jo1
seph Peter, No. S,36S; Lewis Gagnia, No. $500,
and Pierre Gagnia, No. $50, each for one hum
dred acres and between August and December,
1888, uhe precise date not recollected) to Louis
Leava, No. S,640; Lewis Cicrmont, No. S,64l !;
Joseph Clermont, No. s,642; Nicholas Lackhouse,
No. S.643 each for two hundred acres, and 10
Pierre Lafour, No SIGH, for one hundred acres,
being lost or mslaid, it is my purpose, under said
rule TO file duplicates OF the above described war
rants and apply TO the General Land Office for
script for the same. b. b. LONG,
Att for the parties.
Washington, D. c., May 81, 1854
" vrna I'm,
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TIME MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting of Halet, Davis d Co. e
superior Eolian Pianos, which for beauty of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
uneqnalled.
Bacon 81 Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Grayesbeen & 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 it.
Schumacher & Co.'s new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivaled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof. HI
Rosenkrantzs world-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
delicacy OF touch
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pc ket OF
SATURDAY. from Boston, one of l. Gilberfs boz ltiful
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
manufacturers prices, with a warranty for each
Piano if desired.
Also, several second hand Pianos, including one
Of Jonas Chckering, 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 & HITZ, Penn. avenue
Jan 22-tf (m)
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TO CONSUMERS OF GAS.
r|IDDER,S GAS REGULATOR.--E

TO CONSUMERS OF GAS.
TIDDER,S GAS REGULATOR.--E. M.
n BOTELER, sole agent for the city and
Georgetown respectfully calls the attention Of the
consumers Of gas TO the following certificates.
This article can be seen at C. w. Botelers store,
Iron Hall, where orders may be leA. Also ut
J. Buckley & Co.'s store, in Georgetown:
WAsHINeToN March IA, 1854.
We have had Kidders Gas Regulator in use IN
our respective stores for several months past, and
take pleasure in recommending il to the gas con-
suming public as accomplishing perfectlvthe ends
for which it was designed II regulates the burn
ing of the gas, and with good light saves us
handsome percentage upon our monthly bills.
r. B. HALL, 7th street, near ],
I. G. McINriRE, corner 7th and / SITS.
WASHINGTON March Ia. 1854. Il
have been using Kidder's Gas Regulators in
nv biliiard-rooms al the northeast corner of Penn
syivania avenue and Thifteenth street, and also
in nv house. next door 10 the Union printing OF.
fice The Regulators operate finely, and in point
Of economy have saved by II nj least TWENTY-FIVE
per cent. on the quantity Of gas consumed:
G. W. Flint.
GApssY's HOTEL, Ocfo5er 81, 1853.
have been nsing Kiddcr's Regulator in my ho-
tel for the last ak weeks, and during that time
am confident have saved In money twenty-five
per cent. over the amount paid for the same time
last year, and believe my light is quite as good as
before using 1t, and do feel confident that II is
decided saving 10 the consumers of gas.
For sale, solaly, by the appointed agent, -
Mar os-sod9m [Iatsl. cod 2w]
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.YJNO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
u the House OF Representatiyes.--Ag 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 or Of any othe: description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad
iournment of the present session Of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent 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 2--H
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,TILT CORNICES AND LACE CUR
NJ tains.-I have just received from New York
an extensive and splendid assortment of Gilt
Cornces and Lace Curtains.
Also, a large assortment Of Picture Cord and
Tassels.
Added to the above, | have just received
splendid stock of Window Shades, which will
offer on the best terms.
JNO. ALEXANDER,
Pennsylvania avenue, bet. 1lth and 18th SITS.
Nav 6--3taw3w
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GHARLEs LEVERS NEW NOVEL,
~ The Dodd Family Abroad. by Charles Lever,
just received at sag TAYLOR 6s .MAURY'S
Book store, near 9th street, Penn, avenus
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NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS

NEw AND FASHIONABLE GOODS
In VIM. Fl. STANFORD, Merchant Tailor
north side Of Pennsylvania avenue, uncer Gads,
by's Hotel, has just returned from New York, and
is now opening handsome and complete stock
of Spring Goods of the latest styles and imporia-
tions, to which he would call the attention of his
friends and the public in general; all OF which Will
be made TO order in the most fashionable and e!e-
giant style, at the shortest notice, and at the very
lowest possible price.
Also, a complete assortment Of Furnishing
Goods, such as Shirts, Drawers, Suspenders,
Stocks, Cravats, &c. with superior lot of Kid
Gloves, direct from the importer in New York.
I. Mar 17--2aw3wif
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@ TRAW HATss STRAW HATS f-- Just
y receiving, large and beautiful assortment
Of Straw Hats for men and boys, such as Panama,
Leghorn, Cgnton, Palm Leaf &c, of all qualities
and prices, which win be sold low, at LANES
Hat and Gentlemen's Furnishing Store, Pennsyl
vania avenue, near A street
Apr 2S cod 2wif