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Death of Crockett.

The following is graphic sketch Of the last
moments of brave man:
"Colonel Crockett, wounded and closely pur-
sued by number of the enemy, retreated into
the church, telling them as they approached.
He stationed himself in a niche, in the corner,
determined to face the foe to the last and sell
his life dearly; with his rife and superabun-
dance of side arms, he hewed and shot them
down with the same awful certainty that was
wont to characterize his indomtable spirit. His
position rendered access to him utterly impos-
sible, except by direct and close approach in
front; after some eight or ten of them were
laid before him, a feeling of awe seemed to
sieze hold of the assailants. One of them
who could speak little broken English, prob
ably preferring to have the signal honor Of
capturing so noble n specimen OF American
valor to present TO his dear master, said to
Crockett, surrender senior A fash of the
most sovereign scourge darted from the fiery
eye, and as il pierced that Of the enemy, he
seemed to be transfxed. In voice of thun-
der Crockett answered, Surrender MOI | am
an American, and as he spoke he sent ball
through the heart of the paralyzed foe. lie
appeared for moment like wounded
tiger, strengthened and buoyed by each ad.
-ditional wound; now hewing them down with
his well-tried sword-next dealing death
with his firearms. His person was literally
drenched with his own blood; his strength
must soon yield to its loss. Yet such phys
ical power wrought to the highest degree
of excitement can perform incredible prodi.
gies. This was the last concentrated energy Of
a powerful man, aroused, animated, and guided
by one Of the noblest attributes Of man-love Of
liberty. He knew for what his life was about
to be sacrificed; that devastation and butchery
would follow the footsteps Of his heartless foes,
that woman would be sacrificed TO satiate the
desires Of the conquerer; and, feeling the holy
inspiration Of dying patriot, he fought man.
fully till the loss Of blood and approach Of
death stayed his appraised arm; bis rifle was
broken to pieces bis pistols fell to the fioor and
nothing but his faithful sword was left In the
agony of death, with a terrible grasp, he
brought this last weapon upon the head Of the
nearest assaiant, and fell vctoriously across
his body into the arms Of death. In this corner
OF the church there we're twentysix dead Mexi-
cans, and no other American having fought or
fallen at that point, it is considered beyond all
reasonable doubt, that all Of them fell by the
hand Of Tennessee's favorite sonl All were
now dead, not a man left to relate the wonder.
ful deeds Of this illustrious band Of heroes -
Not companion left to rear q monument to
their memory But all no monument is re.
quired TO perpetuate their fame. So long as
freedom has an abiding place in America, will
their heroic deeds and prouu names be held
scored
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Burial Of British omcers.

Shortly before the hour Of sunset, 10th OF
November, when the sun, which had been
bright all the morning, had retired behind a
thick canopy of gray, threatening clouds-just
as cold cheerless breeze was springing up,
and came, as if compainingly, through the
long lines Of tents--and when veil of mist
and smoke, every minute becoming more OBJ
scure, was drawn over the town below-there
advanced slowly and silently up the side of the
hill a troop of Royal Horse Artillery, with a
solitary gun-carriage. On the gun carriage
rested rough plank coffin, enclosing the NOR
tai part of good old soldier, General Fox
Strangways. There was neither knell nor
band, no funeral pail, no decoration, no attempt
to cloak over the rough work of death. The
dull distant boom Of cannon, as gun replied to
gun in the contending batteries, was the only
music which accompanied the warrior to his
last resting place. The troops of whole divi-
sion under arms gazed at the sad procession
as it slowly passed their front in solemn silence.
\ They, too, had lost their leader. On the crest
Fsof this Russian HILL in the centre of this low
walled detached plot of earth, lies the corpse
Of another British soldier well known to fame,
Sir George Cathcart. Yet a little WHILE and
by his side will be placed his brother in arms
of Yesterday; and then, amid prayers and tears,
both will be consigned to the common earth.
The retiring groups, among whom are some OF
England's bravest and noblest sons, as they
| passed away with bowed heads,and strickened
hearts, hope and believe that while the ashes
of these warriors rest here, their glory will live
| in many heart far away; and while they think
sadly on those whom death has struck down,
| they know that there still remain others who
will endeavor to achieve the glorious task en-
| trusted to them by their country
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turned. | sat down completely exhausted, and
unable to eat, though deadly hungry. All my
uniform, my hands, my very face were be-
spattered with blood. 1t was that of the
enemy Grand idea But my feelings they
were full of that exultation which it IS impos-
sible to describe. AT least twelve Russians
were sent wholly out of the Sway Of the war;
by,my good steel alone, at least as many more
put OIL the passage to that peaceful exit by the
same excellent weapon. So also can others
say. What thing to reflect on have
almost grown a soldier philosopher, and most
probably will enc Of these days, if the bullets
which are flying about so abundantly give me
time to brush up.
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nection, whose worth and talents have had
the best means OF approaching, and who
could bear witness, at least, If they please 10
do So to the spirit, intentions and motives with
which | have administered your affairs: some
with whom have been bound by the ties of
personal regard. And if reciprocity be essen
tial to enmity, then most assuredly can leave
behind me no enemies / am aware that there
must be persons, in so large society as this,
who think that they have grievances to com
plain OF, TINT due consideration has not been
In all cases shown to them. Let them believe
me, and they oughtto believe me, for the testi.
mony OF dying man is evidence, even in q
court Of justice, let them believe me, then,
when / assure them, in this the last hour of my
agony, that no such errors OF omission or com
mission have been intentional on my part.
Farewell: God bless you"
During the delivery of this address, his ex-
cellency was frequently interrupted by loud APP
plause, and at its conclusion the cheers were
renewed again and again, and lasted for seve-
raj minutes. AS soon as silence was restored,
Sir Edmund Head came forward and said:
SIR EDMUND HEADS SPEECH.
"Lord Elgin stated that he intended to al
low no toasts to be proposed. | shall begin by
an act Of INSTRUMENTATION, and ask you TO fill a
bumper to the health Of Lord Elgin. The
Goveror General has alluded to his approach
ing departure. feel that /, as his successor,
come become the public of Canada under the
greatest possible disadvantage. For / follow
one who has done more to ameliorate the So
cial and political condition of the province
than public man can ever hope to do again
Indeed, Lord Elgin has so treated the ques-
tons he has had to deal with, as to leave any
man who follows him but little chance. pro-
pose the health Of Lord Elgin, with all the
honors."
His Excellency, in reply, said:
"a thousand thanks to you for that cheer.
Sir Edmund Head has conferred a fresh obi
cation on me in provoking this outburst of your
sympathy. Sir Edmund Head has referred in
terms almost too friendly to the place which i
hold in your esteem; but let me remind him
that though these ace sunny hours, have had
my time of darkness in Canada. He has said
that l have had opportunities which may not
occur for him. Let me tell him that he, too,
will have his opportunities. don't say that
he will have no difficulties to encounter. A
career altogether free of difficulty, would not
be one worthy Of his abilities and character.
But let me hope, for him, that when the clouds
are the densest and darkest, that he may be
able, as have ever been, to retain the lively
faith that there is a sun behind, which, in due
time, will burst through and scatter Them"
At late period of the evening Mr.. Tur
cote, M. p. p, in an eloquent address, took
leave of His Excellency, on behalfofthe French
Canadian portion of the population.
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Dragon Captain.
You have, / presume, devoured all the ac-
counts which have been sent home as TO our
glorious charge. Oh, such charge Never
think Of the gallop and trot which you have
often witnessed in the Phoenix Park when You
desire TO form notion Of a genuine blood.
hot, all-mad charge, such as that have come
out of-with q few lance prods, minus some
gold lace, helmet chain, and Brown Bills
1.-THE charger's) right ear. From the moment
we dashed Rt the enemy, whose position and
so forth, you doubtless know as much about
as can fell you, knew nothing, but that j
was impelled by some irresistible force onward
and by some invisible and imperceptible IN
huence to crush every obstacle which stumbled
before my good sword and brave old charger.
never in my life experienced such sublime
sensation as in the moment Of the charge.
Some fellows talk Of It's being " demoniac."
know this, that it was such as made me a
match for any two ordinary men, and gave me
such an amount Of glorious indifference as 10
life, as thought il impossible to be master Of.
It would do your Celtic heart good to hear the
most magnificent cheer with which we dashed
into what P W calls the gully scrim-
age" Forward--dash--ban -clank and there
we were in the midst Of such smoke, cheer,
and clatter, as never before stunned mortal's
ear. 1t was glorious Down, one by one,
aye, two by two, fell the thick.skulIed and ever
numerous Cossacks, and other lads Of the tribe
Of old Nick. Down, too, alas, fell many a
hero with a warm Celtic heart, and more than
one fell screaming loud for victory. / could
not pause. II was all push, wheel, phrensy,
strike, and down, down, down they went.
Twice was endorsed, and more than once
had to grip my sword tighter, the blood Of foes
streaming down over the hilt, and running up
my very sleeve.
4 cannot depict my feelings when we re
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Complet" Directory OF the Cities of w ASH
ington, Georgetown, the Thirty-thir
Congress, and OF the Departments OF the
General GOvernm emf.

The undersigned will publish, on the LIST day Of
January next. Directory for the year 1855, con
tanning more than double the number of names
inserted in any similar publication ever issued in
the District Of Columbia, together with complete
list of the Senators and Representatives in the
Thirty-ihird Congress, with their post offices and
districts. Also. alphabetical list of the same
with their residences in Washington. A complete
list of all the Departments of The General Govern
ment, with the chiefs of Bureaus, Clerks Messen-
gers, &c. All the Military and Fire Companies,
Literary and Scientific Associations, Banking In
stitutions, and other organizations in the District
Descriptions of the public buildings, monuments,
grounds, &c. rt
II has been the design ofihe publisher 10 render
this work complete in every respect; and he has
no hesitation in saying, that much Information
and matter for daily reference is contained in il As
in any work Of the kind ever issued
Dec. Is l. TEN EYCK, Proprietor.
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ERERAL Notions of Chemistry, by j.
" p louze and E. Frenzy translated from the
French by Edmund G. Evans, M. ID.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Porter A. M.
Brushwood picked up on the Continent, or
Last Summers Trip to the Old World by OrviIIe
Horwnz. R. FARNHAM.
Dec ~
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DLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
ID Just received from sheriff's sale in Pha-
delphia, very large LOT Of Blank Books, Letter
and Cap Paper, Steel Pens, Faber's Pencils, Mathe-
NAUTICAL Instruments Black Sand, Buff Envelope
Paper Inkstands, States, Copy Books and School
Books, all of which we will sell low for cash.
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Oct l1-3t No 49S Seventh Street.
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CARD.-Our patrons and the nuhlic !

A CARD.-Our patrons and the public In
IA general are most respectfully informed that
we have this day, the l1th instant, opened, with
large additional stock, our New Music Depot al
the corner of Pennsylvania avenue, Eleventh, and
d streets, where Music and Musical Merchandise
OF every description can be found on the most
reasonable terms.
Aca is respectfully solicited
Dec 12-eo3t HILBIJS ~ IITTZs
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DLAYING CARDS.-W. C. ZANTZINGER
IL has Just received very large assortment OF
the best American, English, and French Playing
Cards OF every description, and at the most rea
sonable prices ,Whoesae and retail.
A vs. STATIONERS' HALL,
Adjoining Kirkwood House.
Dec 7--3taW2wif
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IL the Old House by the RIvers
Mr.. Ruiherford's Oh .ldren, second volume.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, OF MISCELLANEOUS
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. M.
General Notions Of Chemistry, translated from
the French, by Edmund G. Evans, M. ID.
The Land Of the Saracens by Bayard Taylor.
Brushwood picked up on the Continent. or
Last summers Trip 10 the Old World, by OryiIIe
Horwitz.
Discovery Of the Sources of the Mississippi
River, by Henry \. Schoolcraft w
pana's MinresIogy, 9TH edition.
The above are selected from a large arrival OF
new books at TAYLOR a. MAURYS
Deco bookstore, near 9th VI.
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NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,
Course Of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY
Thomas Miller, M. d., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM. p. johnson, M. d., Professor of obstet
RIGS and Diseases OF Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M. d., Professor Of Materia Med.
lea, Therapeutics aud Hygiene.
John Fred. May, M. D., Professor Of the Prin.
ciples and Practice Of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. d., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice of Medisine.
Robert King Stone, M. D. Professor Of Micros
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis II. Steiner, M d.. Professor Of Chemis
try and Pharmacy.
William ii. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De,
monstraior
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
X, will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical cipic.
The entire expense for full course Of lee.
lures is... .....................&9 $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator. ....... 10
Manufacturing fee payable only once). S
Admission 10 the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, ND,
Dean Of the Faculty
Office and residence corner Of and I4th sts.
Sen 21-tf
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DARKER'S FANCY STORE.-We are
II Just receiving full supply of goods suitable
Tor the present season and approaching holydays,
and our friends will find our new stock 10 be very
choice and very desirable and that we are selling at
very low prices; among which are in Lubin's ex~
tracts
Jockey Club, Musk, Jassamin. Violette
Hehotrope, Ess. Boqueti, and sixty other odors
Toilette Soaps
gross of Lows brown Windsor Soap.
5 do. Of Cleaver's Honey Soap.
Tailor's transparent Wash Balls, &C.
Combs, Hair, Tooth, and NasE5rushes.
100 patterns of English, French, and American
Hair Brushes. ~ (
Shell Dressing Combs.
Indian-rubber Dressing Combs
English Horn and Buffalo Combs.
PARKERS Fancy and Perfumery Store,
Dec 7-3teo Under National Hotel
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HARPER,s STORY HO0Ks--No. I,

IL Bruno, price p cents, especially adapted
for juveniles. WV
ralsh and other Pencillings, by Kirwan.
Fish and Fishing in the lone Gens Of Scotland.
The fortunes OF Toroch O'Brien.
: lectures IN connection with the Educational
exhibition Of the Society OF Arr, Manufactnres.
ana Commerce, delivered az 81. Marin's Hall,
The Misets Daughtcr, BY Harrison Ainsworth.
Just received az TAYLOR d. MAURY'S
pee. 10 HAe Bookstore, near 9th
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THE NATIONAL HoTEI.

IL ceplion OF guests on the 27lh of this month
The removal of the Kitchen from the basement 10
the rear Of the building, and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly to the
convenience and comfort of its guests. The table
will be furnished with the best the markets can
afford, and served in the best Style and no expense
or labor will be spared 10 render The house, in
every respect, equal to any in the country. The
subscriber, therefore, tsthai generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended TO the house Persons de-
string 10 procure rooms for the winter, can do so
at any time after the Goth, by calling The Hotel
E. ID. WILLARD.
Washington city, November IA, 1854
Nov lift
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Nov 16-d
IOsHEN BUTTER AND BUCK

DURE sILVERWARE.--A Magnificent
l assortment.--M. W.GALT 81 BRO. call at
tention TO their unusually large assortment of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Casters.
Silver Cups and Saucers, Goblets
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks. Crumb Scrapers
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels, Sugar Sifiers.
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad longs, Vegetable Forks
Fruit Knives, Ice longs, Desert Knives.
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Slramers.
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons and Forks OF
every variety. :
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c.
Also, very large assortment of Fancy Silver
ware, suitable for wedding, birthday, and other
presents.
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered to our customers. Being
OF our own manufacture ii is warranted pure sill.
yer, and offered at as low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this country.
M. w. GAIT d. BRO,
Sign of the Golden Eagle
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th streets. u
Dec 2-3tif
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NOTICE. have this day associated in bust
IN ness with me my brothers, Richard G. and
Francis M. Shekell. The business will hereafter
be conducted under the firm of SHEKELL BRO
THEIRS. JAMES H. SHEKELL
WASHINGTON November 1854.
Nov. 22-3t
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!" EBSTER and his Master Piece.,. Inv
w Rev. B. f. Tefl, author Of Hungary and
Kossuth. gEt ~
Poems of the Orient, by Bayard Taylor.
Swell Life al Sea, or Fun, Frigates, and Yatcb
ing, collection of National Yarns, from the Log
Book of Younster OF the Mess
High Life in New York. by Jonathan Slick. ESQ.
of Weathersfeld, Connecticut.
SELL
Just received and for sale by
NovS r. EapNIAM
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O Members Of Congress, Strangers So
Journing in the City, and the Public generally
Kermit me to call your attention TO my large and SUI
perior stock of Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vesrings.
which will be made up 10 order at the shortest no.
ice, and IN such style cannot fail 10 please.
Having supplied my establishment with the very
pest workmen, will warrant that all garments
manufactured by me shall be equal TO those made
in any other establishment in the United States,
WIN. II. STANFORD, Merchant Tailor,
Penn sv., three doors west Of Sd St, No. 4sS.
Also, Agent for the regular French Fashions,
received regularly, two suits a month WIS.
Dec Q 2aw3wif
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SHIRTS! sHTRTs!l sHTRTsN

WM. III. FAULKNER, the only practical
w shirt Maker in the city, would Respectfully
inform his old customers, members Of Congress-
and strangers that by leaving their measures Al bis
Snirt Manuiactory they can have shirts made Of
the best material and warrantedto ct in all cases
the reputation which these shirts have acquired N,
this city, induces the advertiser 10 invite tbo.c
gentlemen who have been troubled with bad fitting
shirts 70 give him call feeling assured thai thew
viii, on trial, admit their superiority.
Sign OF the Shirt, Pennsylvania avenue
between Sd and AZ streets, south side.
r. S.-A good assortment Of Furnishing Goods
on hand, which will be sold cheap.
Nov. 3O-eodlm Union and S,ar.l
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lust received, per schooner Mist
~ $50 wholes, halves, and quarter boxes Raisns
cases Prunes, in Jars and boxes
bales Almonds
cases Preserved ChowsChpw
DO do Canton Ginger
10 dozen assorted Jeles
10 do do Preserves
80 boxes Fig Paste
casks Currsnis
cases Sardines
10 bb's Cranberries
For sale by VIM LINTON,
Corner 9TH and D streets
Dec l2-1weodif
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CHAMPAGNE wines, Brandies, AIes, &c.
" Just received, direct from the importers
30 baskets Pipers 81 Hiedsick a. Co.'s Cham.
payne
ar. casks Chateau Bernard Brandy
do Maret a. Co.'s dark do
do London Dock do
10 casks Scotch Ale and London Porter
dozen Maraschino Cordial
do Curacao do
kegs Dutch Herring
kegs extra fine Chewing Tobacco
20 half chests Of very superior quality Gun.
powder, Imperial, and Young Hyson Teas
For sale by WIN. LINTON,
Corner 9TH and ID streets.
Dec 12-lweoif
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PROF. SCHONENBERG,
TEACHER AND TRANSIT TOR
DAINTY Leaders; s.setcne. ~ imam. J

DARTf LEADERS; s,setches of Tbomas
Il Jefferson, Alexander.. Hamilton, Andrew
Jackson, Henry Clay, job a Randolph of Roanoke.
including notices of g.any other distinguished
H n 9 statesmen, by 10. G. Baldwin, author OF
r'1 Tnl iInes OF ALBANIA and Mississippi"
The Virginia Comedians. or old Davs in the
Clu DomihhIn "a, edited from the MSS. of c. Efing-
man, Esq. Just received and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
sep ls-u Corner Of Pa av. and 1lth ST.
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON CITY.
(CH'cs on II Street, near Fourteenth Sfreefl
TO CLAIMANTS.

TO CLAIMANTS.
JULIUS Il. MEI[RE-
Late OF the Pension Office, VIII attend promptly
TO oil business entrusted 10 him, and win Five
special attention 10 the prosecution OF claims for
Pensions, Bcuaty Land, Land Patents.
sertps hack, Ray, &C., &C.
REFERENCES:
Hon. Lewis Cass, United States Senate.
Hon. James Cooper, United States Senate.
Hon. n. T. Wesibrook, House Of Reps.
Hon. #. b. Florence, House OF Reps.
Hon. 4. ID. Disney, House OF Reps,
Jonah d. Hoover, esq, Wsshir.s son.
Richard Wallsch, esq, Ws.nisrtop,
eral Land Office. "e "ohj
All communicates mus, Be prs-ps;d and Al.
rected az above p'" o on. Ut
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EANNY GREY.-This is a beautiful little
IL novelty in the way OF amusement for chi.
dren, being sort Of shifting pictorial illustration ol
some some verses about pretty, gladsome Fanny Grey.
There are six handsome engravings, in which
Fanny figures by means Of movable headpiece
appearing in different circumstances. N RI 4
charming affair for litile gisls, ADD viii make very
acceptable present just received and for sale al
the Bookstore Of r. FARNIIAM "
Dec 70 Corner Of 18th ST. and Penn. nv.