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- Usher of this large and popular family journal
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A GENCY AT WAsHINGTo Mt

4 GENCY AT WAS HI NGTO N.--To
m Claimants.--FRANCIS A.. $DICk1NS con
tinues 10 undertake the agency Of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He viii 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 confir-
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
halt-pay pensions claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for communication, halfpay, 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
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and, i'm
deed, any business before Congress orthepublic OF
ices 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. ts r E
Mr. f A. Dickins is knownt to most of those who
have BEEN in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington. 3fE
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
of the Metropolis M yts
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-fyd tm)
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ZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
~ been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale Of their superior Paints, are
prepared to orders for any description, de
livered in Baltimore at the company's 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 a
protection to iron other metallic surfaces. II is
a cheap and economical paint
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura
bic covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, &c.
The consumption of It is very large, and II has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufactured by the company are
of the highestexcellence, 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.
JOHN SULLIVAN g. SONS, Agents,
Apr 7--d3m No. 2, Camden ST., Baltimore.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
u s. NAVY YARD, GosroRT, VA,
January 90, 1854.
To C. e. Detn,old, President ". J. Zinc Co.,, ~ y.
SIR: series of experiments conducted by me,
with the utmost care, during the past three years,
upon all the various paints and artificial prePara-
tions for the preservation of timber, have led me
10 the inportant discovery that the White Zinc
Paint, manufacturedby by the New Jersey Zinc Com
pany, serves as perfect protection against the
ravages of the marine worm, and the formation OF
barnacles, whilst no other paint or preparation OF
any kind combines the same protective effect.
am now preparing full report on this impor-
tant subject TO the Bureaus of Yards and Docks at
Washington, and shall send with i'll complete se-
ries of specimens ofwood ano metal plates, which
were covered with the different paints and pre-
parations, and then exposed alike for an entire
season, in salt water, opposite this navy yard; all
of which illustrates. in the most striking manner,
the invaluable qualities and decided superiority OF
your White Zinc Paint over all other kinds
paints, especially for marine purposes.
You are at liberty TO give full publicity to the
above stated facts, which are Of too much impor-
tance to be kept from the naval and commercial
world. am, respectfully your obedient servant,
JAMES JARVIS,
Inspector U. s. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va.
OFrIcE OF THE N. Y.ANp LIVERPOOL U. s.
MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Jan. 81, 1854.
The steamers of this company use exclusively
the Zinc Paint manufactured by the New Jersey
Zinc Company, experience having proved its de-
cided superiority over all other paints.
RI EDWARD X. COLLINS, Agent
Apr 7--eolm
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MisftlIans0ns.

TSDwARD G. DYER, Importer Of Cigars
It1 and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has lust
received, from his agent in Havana, 100 GOO
aWashington Club" Prefata, and 'Ea Sigio ALA
Cigars TO which he respectfully invites the atten-
tion OF dealers aud others. Jan 3l--tf
MODERN LANGUA(sESS,-D.E e. Groux,
Nl native of France, teacner Of Modern Ian
guagcs, especially French. Spanish, and German.
Translations made with correctness and punctu-
ality. Professor Of Numesmatics for the classi6-
alton and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between. 9th
and 7lh streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms TO rent at that place.
Sen 2l-ju
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
n II. STEER. MERCHANT TAILOR,

n j. STEER, MERCHANT TAILOR.
Is now opening another supply OF choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, TO which he
invites the attention Of Members of Congress,
Strangers, and Citizens.
The stockis large and very complete. embrac-
ing almost every variety of Gen,emen's Goods,
usually KEEP, by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public of our
goods, Workmanship, and prices
Mol, Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav 21--3tif t.St a9s.t.slt5
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}NTEDICAL CARD.-Drs. r.. s. j. Hunter,
-lNl -far diseases of the cheSt &c

NEEDICAL CARD.--Drs. R. IS j. Hunter,
lyl physicians for diseases of the chest, &c.
beg to announce that they viii remove to New
York on the 5th Of December next. or soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard totheir prac-
tice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that of being more central and easy
ofthe Union,
DIR. James Hunter will, during the winter, visit
professionally ST. Augustine, Jacksonville, and the
principal resorts for invalids on the southern
coast. s Es.ss'
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month after December
Will be published in January next an American
edition of Sir Charles Scudamore's work on Inha-
lation, with an "Introduction,n y 6 Notes, and an
Appendix, by r.. Hunter, M. R. G. s.
4 Nov 16--ly lm)
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81 EW HOUsE-EURNIsHING GOODS,

In Refrigerators, Waier-coolers, dc. We
have Just opened handsome assortment Of Plated
Goods, French China, Fancy Goods and a general
assortment Of convcniences for housekeepers,
which we will sell as low the lowest. Our stock
in Cabinet Furniture and Chairs is now also very
complete. Lanaly Refrigerators, which obtained
the frst premium at the late Mechanics Fair, we
have on hand, (and the only house that keeps them
in the city y and we state with the utmost conf
dence that they are the only article ofthe kind that
canb- called, properly,a Refrigerator. Weinvite
the utmost scrutiny. We invite a call at our es-
tablishment, the only complete one in all its parts
in the city, We will sell as low as any house can
eell that does a fair business.
May 20-1seoif pONN BROS.
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tE ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
NJ most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and eslet
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands extra pay, and 'arrearage pay and will at
tendto the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting OF houses, and a general collecting busi
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat Of government Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES.
Hon T. G. Dobbin, Sscretaryof the Macy.
Hon. ]. Davis Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, President Of the Board of Com
mon CounctL
Gen John M. McCala, attorney at LaD.
James H. Caustin, esq.
w. C. Reddail, State Department.
a III SAMUEL G. TAYLOR. i
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NEW YORK. May 2, IS53.-The undcr-
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. -
William street, merchants Exchange) for the
transaction OF general brokerage business
I Bank, insurance, mining, railroad government
State, and city securities bought and sold
Promssory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated Efsa z4ae
Sep 2l---tf s.H EMANUEL II. HART,
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NrEXCLUSIVELK b. VELEOhAFfA, w
1T hca-ry expense.
Anticipating in the west and south,
The New York papers,. .......... "a hours.
The Philapelphia do.............lS
The Baltimore morning do. .........2 !"
Address Z. Times" Office, Adams IL Co.'s Iron
Building, Baltimore.
Hugh Cameron, corner La. av. and nth street,
Washington city, agent for the District Of Colum-
bia. G. G. BAYLOR,
Feb 16--6teodtf @ Sole proprietor.
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n w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
III. underthe United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would nowrespect-
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, to his wel-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, 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.
Ali he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. suit of othes
can be made upin the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice. Hsi5 a..s s3
Superior Roady-mado Clothing.
have on hand a superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, ,frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which viii be sold at much less
nricc than work made to order. y.a54
NIB. Sole agent for Scotts report OF Fashions
or, the District. .s
Oct. 15---6m. (nll jts3s -aa4
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r AN NOTICE.-SIDNEY 8. BAXTER,
late attorney general Of Virginia, has re
moved to Washington TO practice law. ai
He will practice in the Supreme Court OF the
United States the courts Of the District of Colum-
bia, and attend to any professional business con
fided to him. gs A
Office in Morrson's new building on Al street,
east Of Pennsylvania avenue
REFERENCEs. it
Hon. J. j. Allen, Ae Hon. VIM. Daniel,
. Hon Richard Moncure, Hon. G. b. Samuels,
Hon. G. I'll. Lee, of the Court of Appeals OF
Virginia.
To the Judges Of the Circuit Courts Of Virginia.
To the senators and members Of Congress from
Virginia. AZ
1 Sep 2l--1yeod. (ml f.j6 ff
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BALTIMORE EVENING TIMES,
2D VOLUME,
ONLYl0 CENTS A WEEK; OR SIS A YEAR.
Containing the latest news,
Political,
Foreign,
Monetary, and
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TTNRIVALLED SUCCESS OF EAST
" mans Headache Remedy.-See certificates
Of the magical cures by this wonderful remedy, Of
ministers, lawyers, doctors, and ladies, at
GILMAN'S Drug Store,
May 12 Near Browns Hotel 4
ID HENIsH AND MOsELLE WINES,
III In glass, viz:
Deidesheim, Gusenheim, Rudesheim.
Hockheim, in quarts and pints.
Johanisberg and Stunwine in Bocksbuetet
Also, Nuts Burgundy Wine.
May 11-1wif No. 5,oppo. Centre Market.
nLAIN FACTs.--We have, this day, re-
ceiyed four Pianos from the far-famed es-
tablishment Of HalIet Davis d. Co.. Boston.
These, in addition to 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 at
unprecedented low rates for cash, good endorsed
notes at 3, 9, or months. We guaranty every
Piano TO be of fine tone and finish, and perfect in
every respect.
Ali pei sons in want of a good and cheap instru-
ment on reasonable TERMS have now favorable
JOHN F. ELLIS
~ Penn. av., between 9th and 10th sts.
May ll--ot ..---....l. "a. 81
COCOA SHELLS AND CRACKED CO.
~ Goa, white Pepper and lrown Mustard, do
SHEKELL& BAILEY,
No. S, opposite Centre Market.
May 11--eo1wif ti 3at8
TINE DIAMOND JEWELRY.I am
I constantly receiving and manufacturing to
order new styles Of Diamond and all kinds of fine
Jewelry and Sfiverware, at the lowest New York
prices, and from fifteen TO twenty five per cent.
cheaper than goods OF the same quality can be
bought for at other city
where. Please call at the sign Of the Large Spread
Eagle, between Al and 9th streets, Pennsylvania
avenue. III. o. HOOD.
II N B. Watches and Jewelry carefully repaired.
4 Apr 26---tf
THos r. SuTER. LUKE LEA. LUTHER r. SMooT
n SUTER, LEA & Co.'S
& stock, Exchange and banking House,
Corner Of Penn. avenue and 14th street,
WASHINGTON, d. G.
y Dec 15--6rnd t tmj ass
PIG-LEAD, PIPE, &c.
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN PIG
y El Lead, Lead, Iron, and Cast-iron, Water and
-Gas-pipes, BockIin, Scotch pigiron, and metals
generally, at lowest rates.
\ For sale by GEORGE EARP, Jr,
M No. So North Wharves,
Arr 1Q-0au,1u m Philadelphia
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Up. DICKINSON,
AT T 0 r. " = z AT + A w,

WASHINGTON, d. c.. ..fs, 4g
Late Eranssner Of Claims IN the Pension O6fcs1
Will attend to any business entrusted to his care;
particularly to Claims for Pensions, Bounty Land,
Land Patents Scrip, Back Pay, &c. as
REFERENcEs: Hon. r. M. 7. Hunter, ~. s. SEM
ate; Hon. Jno w. Maury, Mayor of Washington;
Hon. Jas. Es Heath, late Coiisp. ssioner of Pen
sions Hon. Jno. Wilson, Commissioners Of Gen
eral Land Office. ss.... ~
have duplicate pay rolls of the army from 1790
to 1910, the original Of which were burnt in 1914.
F st'ss gtsa4 J. p. d.
Dec 21.--6meod ss s sa. sst5tstassS
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MisftlIaaeans.

,TTNRIVALLED SUCCESS OF. EAST
" mans Headache Remedy.--See certificates
Of the magical cures by this wonderful remedy, Of
ministers, lawyers, doctors, and ladies', at a
as GILMAN'S Drug Store,
May 10 Isl Near Browns Hotel
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COCOA SHELLS AND CRACKED Co
~, Goa, white Pepper and lrown Mustard, do
mestic manufacture. For sale by
SHEKELL& & BAILEY,
No. S, opposite Centre Market
Nav 11-eo1wif 7JA 5A g4atr1 &3A9
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Aatafiss am GAIN 0Aifes.
M.bEYDER, BANKER AND ExcHANGE
faw BROKER, % 9sf#f "a

BHOkEH, 3f3fl n
OHcs National Hofsl Buildings PenniylvassG
4 Apenue, Washington, ID. C. s's
nEALER IN CHECKS sACCEPTANCES,
IL Drafts, Promissory Notes, Bank Notes, and
Coin st5af}.e& s6 ess. asd a
Notes on all solvent Banks in.the United States
bought and sold, at the best prices.
Notes, Drafts, and Bills, in Washington and
Georgetown, collected, and remitiances promptly
made in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore,
and other funds, at charge of one-quarter per
cent. $3.50 a II
of the principal cities Of the Union, bought and
sold at the best rates.
Land Warrants and Virginia Scrip bought and
sold Gs Apr 6--2meodt
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Thomas Brown, +. ID. Winter,
OF VIRGINIA OF PENNSYLVANIA.
TIME UNDERSIGNED offer their services
l to prosecute claims Of every description be-
fore Congress and the different departments OF the
government. N fs 1t
Office on 14th street, opposite Willnrd's Hotel.
Sep 29--tf ~ BROWN & WINTER.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-11-16
The Yankee Collector,

A gentleman from New York, who had been
IN Boston for the purpose Of collecting some
moneys due him in that city, was about return.
ing /; when he found that one bill of hundred
dollars had been overlooked.
His landlord who knew the debtor. thought
it doubtful case but added. that If il w..
collectable at all, tall raw boned Yankee.
then dunning lOdger in another par, Of The
hall, would worry it out Of The man.
Calling him up, therefore, he introduced him
to the creditor, who showed him The account.
Wal, Square, said hc, '1lains snuch use q
trying guess. know that critter. You
might as well try 10 squeeze lie out Of Bun
ker Hill monument, as to elect a debt out Of
him. But any how, Square, what II you give
sposin' do try!
Well, sir, the bill is one hundred dollars,
III give you-yes I'll give you half, If you'll
collect it,
Greed replied the COLLECTOR, there's no
harm in tryin, any way
SoIne weeks after, the creditor chanced 70
be in Boston, and in walking I'D fremont
Street encountered his en.erprisiDg friend.
Look O'here, said he, squire. had con-
siderable luck with that bill O. yOur'n. You
see, stuck to him like dog 10 root but for
the first week or 80 twan't no use--nOt bit.
Ii ne was at home, he was short = if he
wasn't home couldn't get no satisfaction
By-and-by, said |, after gOin' sixteen times,
Ill fix you = said l. So sat down On Tho
doorstep. and sat all day and part Of the even
ing and begun airly next day but about ten
o'clock he gin ir.' lie paid me my half and
I gin him up the note ?
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-11-16
Advice to Sportsmen.

j. In carrying gun over the shoulder on
full cock, be careful not to point the muzz!e al
the game keepers toes, for fear Of blowing his
brains out.
2. Gunpowder should be carried in flask,
or, if loose in the pocket, shonld not be mixed
with fusees. As rule no sportsman ought
smoke.
8. Before blowing down one barrel of a
pun. il is advisable to see that the other is not
loaded. To ascertain this, look inside, and
let off cap with your toe.
4. The practice ofdrying powder over the
fire in fryng-pen should be discouraged
Many accidents have resulted from it.
S. Always shut the eyes before firing.
6. Never carry loaded gun on full cock
horizontally when friend is walking before
you, unless you are sure Of the thickness Of bis
corduroys.
7. IL bird should rise between two sports
men in direct line, both ought not to fire Al
once.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-11-16
A Reform Needed.

One Of the ugliest peculiarities incident 70
New England society needs speedy reforma-
tion. We alIude to the bad custom of eos-
slipping over harmless and pleasant inter-
course of young people Of opposite sexes
What we mean is this If young man is
polite, and renders himself agreeable to n
young female friend in 'the beaten way Of
friendship (no matter how intimate the fam
lilies of both may be,) straightway begin the
sly whisper and the open cavil. Busy tongues
pour into greedy ears the welcome news that
Mr.. - was seen walking once or twice with
Miss -- alone in broad day! Or, if the above
mentioned gentleman invites his friend to the
theatre or concert, it is all over with them
"a wedding may be expected shortly.
What is the consequence of all this fool
ishness on the part of lockers on! Simply
this: quiet, inoffensive young man il de-
prived Of the society of a good-tempered girl,
who would improve bis manners and he Of
great service TO him as friend. Very often,
il he be denied social interchange of conver-
sation in this way, or ramble with pleas
ant companion, he will look elsewhere, not
infrequently out of the pale Of responsibility,
for his associates. 1t is bad custom worth
mending, this constant espionage thus tyrani-
cally held in our day, and we hope good sense
and better policy will tend to drive out 30
foul and wicked habit-Bos. Trans.