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NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That
In have Loot Land Warrant Certificate tor
% acres. No. 7S, 222, in favor Of Neri D. Smith,
Lloyd B. Smith, Lewis Clark 8 NTH, Benjamin
Yost Smith, and Rossnna Frsntz, collateral heirs
Of Hiram M. Smith, deceased, of COMPANY II, TN
United States Infantry, Mexican war land which
said certificate was assigned TO the undersigned.
This certificate was mailed hv Johnsirn brothers
a. Co. of Baltimore, on the Sth October, 1898, di-
r.cted TO William p. Williams, esq. Washington
d C.. and was never received. Iii my intention
{, apply for duplicate OF this warrant 70 'he COM
NERI p. SMITH,
Cumberland, Maryland.
January Path. 1854. Jan 2s-u
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Ceorgia IegisIature.

/ CHARLESTON, FEB. l0.-Tbe Georgia House Of
Representatives passed the bill removing the
seat Of government, TO Macon, by the casting vote
of the speaker.
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Hydrophobia among the indians.--We learn
tha, hydrophobia prevails 10 an alarming exten,
on the Indian reservation nj Catiaraugus creek
Several Of the family of Bluesky, one Of the chiefs
of the tribe. have died within few days, from eat
ing the flesh of COW which was bitten by rabid
dog and BIuesky himself is thought to be beyond
medical aid.-Bnfaio Rough Notes.
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Sons of Temperance.--Ii is stated in several
of the newspapers circulating in this city, that the
order Of the Sons of Temperance is "fourishIng
finely in the District of Columbia This, we re-
greet 10 state, is error. There has been, as we
learn falling off Of about one-third of the mem
bcrsbip within the past year. Hence, the recent
y expressed will Of the grand division TO intro
duce degrees, in the hope Of resuscitating the
failing fortunes OF this temperance organization.
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~ AUrlER,S.--Just received large ass
VI sortment of Pate De Foies Gras, from Stras-
burg, in small and large jars.
Jan 22-tf G. GAUTIER-
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ST. VALENTINES THEATRE,
Cor. Of Penn. av, and ~ street, north side.
OPE MING NIGHT.
SPLENDID BILL.

4
The ladies' and gentlemen boys and girls Of
Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, are
respectfully info,med that this immense estab-
shlnent will open for the February campaign, on
the first of the month"; under The management Of
that well known caterer Of the public,
JOE SHILLINGTON.
This establishment is fitted up after the most
modern and approved style; und the various
tickets Of admission made by ST. Valentine him
self are Of the most beautiful and v.ricd descrp-
ton. and will admit the purchasers 10 scenes OF
love, matrimony, and happiness, whilst others
issued at the same time and place, pass their
bearers to a continued series Of
MIRTH, WIT, CHEERFULNEss, AND
INNOCENT AMUSEMENT.
From February LIST, until further notice. will be
performed that old and favorte comedy Of
ST. VALENTINES DAY,
OR HEARTS IN DEMAND,
Written many years ago, but renewed and per-
formed every February, with
NEW SCENERY, DECORATIONS, AND
PROPERTIES,
Al this Temple Of Cupid under the sole supervis-
ion Of the above named popular gentleman,
and distributor Of general amusement for
the old and young, married and single.
After the comedy,
Music by. The Orchestra.
acoME .i.sTE TO THE WEDDING"
DANCE-"r a, Miss Nancy don't you cry, your
sw :. cart will come by and by"
The whole 4 conclude with the popular
:omedetta Of
FAINT HEART NEVER WON
FAIR LADY.
Cards Of admission, TO be had at the Office of
the manager or Of his notwithstanding in
prices from cents to 100 dollars
Apply early at JOE SHILLINGTON'S book
store. corner Of Al street, and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. Odeon Building. Feb. loft
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The whole I, conclude with the popular
:omedietta of
FAINT HEART NEVER WON
FAIR LADY.
WASHINGTON ASSEMBLIES.
THE THIRD ASSEMBLY BALL Will

j be given at Jackson Hall, on TUESDAY
Evening. February H.
Subscribers can obtain tickets OF admission at
Stevens's Store, Browns Hotel.
Persons not subscribers obtain tickets on
application 10 one Of the Executive Managers, at
Jackson Hall, on the day of the ball.
Feb lib
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@ HILLINGTON'S new and splendid as
- sor,inen' ofValeniincs in every variety Fan
cy Envelopes, Note Paper, and everything in the
Stationery line, for sale at
8 JOE SHILLINGTON'S
Bookstore, Odeon Building, corner Of Al street
feb l3-eolfif. and Penn. avenue.
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NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE

NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
Under the National HOTEL Penn. Accrue.
TINE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
III ceived, direct from Havana the following
choice brands of Cigars, which he can, with con.
fdence, recommend TO all eplcures, being Of the
most delicious flavor:
Londres, Cabanas, Londres) Panetelas,
Rio Hundo, Cabanas, Victoria,
La India, Trabucos, Ell Delaitc.
Consuelo Consolation
Among his stock Of Chewing Tobacco, the un.
aforementioned favorite brands will be found:
Virginius, Pride Of Virginia, FL Dorado,
Diaden, Goodwn's Patent, Koh-INoor.
The Kohl Moor tobacco is put up in small neat
boxes, at SIS each, or 37t cents plug, and is
knowledged to be the most palatable tobacco yer
chewed.
Turkish pipes, smoking tobacco of superior
quality, canes, umbrellas, razors, shaving soap.
eau de Cologne, with variety OF miscellaneous
articles always on hand.
G. s. McELFRESH,
Under the National Hotel.
, Nov 17-2md (nl
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MARRIED..

In Georgetown the Sth instant by the Rev. j. NJ P.
Atkinson BOUDlNOT 8. LoUEY. esq Of Baltimore, Mary
land, to Miss MAMIE. daughter of the late George
French, esq.,, of the District Of Columbia.
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DIED,

On Wednesday morning the sh instant In the hope OF
bssful Immortality, ELEAlUS SlMAlS esq IN the ooth
year of his age. .
On Thursday night at o'clock after lingering Illness
trusting in her Saviour, Mrs ELIZA TKEGu, aged "
years.
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T1O THE CITIZENS OF GEORGE


TlNO THE CITIZENS OF GEORGE
| j TOWN.. BUCKLEY 81 CO., respects
fully inform the citizens Of GEORGETOWN and its
vicinity, that they prepared TO undertake. every
description Of work in GAS FITTING. They
have secured the services Of some OF the best
workmen from the north, and their charges will
be found as low as in any of those cities. 81
They have always on hand elegant assort-
ment Of Gas Fixtures, 10 which they would invite
the examination of the public.
South side of Bridge street, 5etwcen Washing.
ton and Jefferson.
Orders left at Linthicum's hardware store will
be punctnslly attended to. Jan. 2S-lm
NOTICE.--We shall apply to the Commits
IN sioner fthe General Land Office ofthe Uni
ted States for Scrip, under the Ac, OF Congress OF
August 3ist. 1852, on Land Warrant. mo. 1881
issued from the Land Office Of Virginia Feb. 18th,
1853, to John Hardyman, for his services as a
Lieutenant Of the Virginia State Line. in the War
Of the Revolution. which said Land Warrant has
never been located or otherwise satisfied
SAMPSON JONES. JR,
\ and other heirs Of
JOHN HARDYMAN, decd.
4 Nov 1S-2a~r3nn
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of January the contributions by visitors TO the
monument amounted, on the premises, to SIT SO
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~ -Mezzogr.ph Llkenesses..This new art

UNMczx0graph Likenesses.-This new art Of
portrait taking lately introduced by Mr. Whtehurs Is
knowedged by all surpnss anything Jet offered to the
public substitute for ivory miniatures purely an
patrons Of the fine arts While IL possesses all the truth
ness the daguerreotype the clearness Of the fnest
steel engraving, and surpasscs when coor-d the ivory
miniature In the imitation Of nature and quite as dura-
BILE, at q much less expense.
Mr. Whitehurst has some beautiful specimens exhi-
bition ut his gallery In this city, and ID furnishing them,
anchored at about the cost Of the finest dagueroypr
Though the chief excellency OF this ART the facility with
which thew can be multiplied many hundreds thou
sands can be made from single sitting, with all the cor
rectness Of the original.
Dec 24-dH lrnl
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NATIONAL THEATRE.
Second week of
MIR. FORREST.
ON MONDAY EVENING, Ps5. l3,
Will be presented, Judge Conrad's celebrated
" Play, entitled
JACK CADE
To conclude with the Farce entitled
AN ALARMING SACRIFICE.

Prices OF admissi0ns Dress circle and parquette,
SO cents cents orchestra seats 70 cents
family circle rs cents third tier SO cent? coorsd gallery
rs cents; private boxes, &C. tst
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TO ct and make Dress Shirts in the hest and
great vssiety Of styles, and guaranfying them in
all cases TO ft. either plain, embroidered rufed,
stitched, or the new article Of French bosoms,
French plain, or ruffied Cuffs; in fact, any and
every style required. Persons who have been
wearing bad-ftting shirts can be suited or no
sale at
STEVENS'S Sales-room, Browns Hotel.
Feb I1--3tif AA
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Gone to Turkey.-Gustave Wagner lately in
the employ of the Catawissa (Pa) Railroad Com
pany as engineer and draughtsman, has started
for Constantinople. at the request of Kossuth. He
was major in the Hungarian army. and kossuth
ex poets TO want him and all his old companions
in arms next summer, when it is expected there
will be warm and destructive work going on in
Europe.
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CARD.
To tie Ladies Of Washingfoss, GsoygHoscn, AsG.
amdria. &c.

To TIE Ladies' Of WashMgtos,, Gsorg~osOn, Aiss.
amdyia. Sc.
HENRY WEIRMAN'S ladies, misses, and
Ill childrens French shoes are sold by the un-
dersgned, on 18th street, just above Corcoran q
Riggs Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receive H.
dies orders and keep constantly on hand every
variety Of ladies', misses, and children's French
gsiter walking shoes, white and black satin CATERS,
slippers, &c, made to order by H. Weirman. OF
Philadelphia, Of the best French gaiter materials,
and in the latest Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as q slop-shop Shoes" being all custom
work, Of superior workmanship, and warranted TO
give perfect satisfaction.
omy, will consult their interest by giving mo .
call, and examine for themselves.
G. WEIRMAN,
18th street, just above Corcoran & Riggs
Nov 9--lyeo tm) Banking House.
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Theft.--On Saturday man named Alfred APP
peiius, went TO the house of another. Charles
Brown, residing on Eighth street. and asked for
the loan ola dollar and half but which he failed
TO obtain. A short time after he lefi the premises
Mr.. Brown discovered that he had lost his porte
monnaie, one end of which had been carelcssly
protruding from his pocket. Suspecting Appelius
of larceny, he procured warrant against him,
and Appaius was arrested. While the police
officer was conducting him 10 the Office Of the
police magistrate OF the third ward, he purposely
dropped two broken bank notes. These were
picked up, and Mr.. Brown subsequently, identified
them as having formed portion Of The contents
Of his porte-mo1naie. Fifteen dollars and hall
were likewise found upon the prisoner. who, after
due examination. was committed TO Jail by Justice
Grub 10 await trial.
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Murderer Convicted. Jennings, at
New Haven, charged with the murder of Mrs.
Esther Bradley, of North Haven, on the 24th Of
July last, has been convicted in the superior court,
now in session in that city, Of murder in the first
degree. Jennings inflicted over fifty stabs upon
his victim He is about eighteen years Of age
and his father, from Brooklyn, was AT his side du
ring the trial.
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08- CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. on 9Th street. oppo
site City Hail. Rev. Alexander Duncanson pastor OF this
church, will preach to-day at II, q. IN. and 3, p M
Methodist Episcopal Church, South. =
The second quarterly meeting for the present conferences
year. will BIO held in this church tomorrow, (Sabbath)
Preaching at II o'clock, o. M, and ~, p. m.
The services will be conducted by the Rev j. cowing
Of Alexandria and the pastor, Rev. duncan.
Location, Eighth street, between ii and !.
As-The Rev. J. X. CRAMER, Presbyterian missionary
will preach in the hall q the Union Engine House,
Sabbath evening next. at y o'clock.
aS-Rey. w. H. MILBURN, chaplain Of the House Of
Representatives will preach In the Capitol Sunday morn
ing, the 18th instant at IL o'clock.
A Meeting OF virginians.-A meeting Of vir-
ginans will take place at o'clock on Tuesday evening
next the United States Hotel the purpose OF hearing
the constitution and voting Its adoption and OF hear
ing the address prepared by the committee appointed by
the jamestown Society IL Is hoped that no true virgin
ian will be absent on an occasion highly interesting
THOMAS d. BALCH, Chairman.
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MODERN LANGUAIsksS.--l1.a 4. &.roux,
lNl native Of France, teacher of Modern Ian
guages, especially French. Spanish, and German.
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
atty. Professor OF Numesmaiics, for the classic
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9TH
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms TO rent al that place.
| Sep 2l-sltf
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FLORIDA and CharIeston.-A greatly ex,ende

Florida and Charleston.-A greatly extended
field Of enterprise is about 10 be opened by the
constr uciion Of a railroad from the mouth Of the
ST. Mary's across the peninsula 10 Charlotte har
bor, on The Gulf of Mexico. The road will be
little over hundred miles long, traverses fine
planting region, does net encounter stream
worth mentioning the whole way, has fine port
at each terminus and will inevitably attract the
whole trade Of the western coast Of Florida. which
is fast becoming studded with productive sugar
planlations.-Ch Charleston Mercury
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NJ. A. TYSON 4 slSrER'S SEMINARY
For boarding and Day Pupils--On #, be-
tween 18th and 18th streets.
The third quarter Of this institution will COM
tmence on Tuesday, the 7th instant. For terms,
&c. circulars may be had at the principal book
stores and seminary.
Feb 2-d6t
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Speculation In Brcadstuffs.-oome idea says
The New York Express, Of the immense specula-
ton in breadstuHs and provisions between the
United States and Great Britain is had in the fol-
lowing list of imports of -four, grain. cheese, &c
into Liverpool, for the fortnight ending 18th Jam
uary 1854. The Imports the Liverpool journals
cav arr, unnrec EIDE MED:
Demoine courier., 1854-11-02
Battle OfAlma!
OFFICIAL DISPATCHES.
SAILING OF THE EUROPA.
Riot ut Havana.
THE MARKETS. DC. &c.
New York. Oct. 25.

e~hs ~es
The official receipt Of the battle Of
Alma BY Lord Raglan, was published on
the 9th. The struggle was a desperate
one. and the loss Of the British army
Vas 26 officers. 10 sergesnls. 10 D,um
,ners and 400 Rank and Fila wounded
and 10 missing.
The Russians were completely routed.
Private dispatches mention that grea.
Generalization prevailed in Sebastopol.
The allies had destroyed an aqueduc.
which supplied the fortress.
Eigh, thousand cavalry had been land.
I'd on the Crimea.
Tie inhabian.s Of Odessa had given
. pledge ,ha. they would burn the place
rather Than allow it TO fall into the hands
.of the allies.
After the battle Of The Alma The car
fisse Of Menschikoff was taken, .ogeIh,
sr with his private correspondence and
$4,000 francs 1y the French.
The loss Of the burning Of Meinel is
100000 pounds sterling.
From Poland a great movement 10 in
operation along the whole line. The
Russian guard was marching towards
Warsaw. The troops Of the kingdom Of
Poland were directed on the Austrian
frontier.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-02
II. LOUIS MARKET.
Sr. LOUIS. Oct. 81.

Sr. LOUIS, Oct. u.
FLOUR-Sale Of 100 bbis city su.
perine (Scotis) at Sc rs, an advance OF
25c; 1877 do cuuntry fine and superine
a, S. and Sc so: 33 and As dp extra u,
Sc 90; 25, 200, 1876 and $50 do extra a,
S7-all country.
WHEAT-Prime red. at l40c; do
good rcd al l37ac: poor fall al i27c; with
other lot. in same range.
CORN 200 sis fair white at sic.
from store; 1875 and 100 de prime yel.
low a, zoe. all in new gunnies.
OATS-Sales as follows: 432 and 100
SKIS at 3Sc. exclusive Of SKIS: 72 do at ~
second hand %eunnies.
PROVISIONS AND LARD-25
bbis mess pork a. sl2 25; 5 hhds clear
sides al TIC. In good casxs clear sides
held a.7ac. No lard reported.
GROCERlES-3O hhds sugar at S
and 5sc; rs bills reboiled molasses al
TIC; 81 bags good Rio coffee a, lite;
800 bags & A salt 4. 81 30.
SEED-6l bags fax at 81 25 pei
bushel. exclusive Of SKIS, TImolhy held
a, 80 so. and clover So rs.
BEANS-Sale Of 81 bags prime navy
at $3.50. including bags. We quote
common TO good 81 20 to 81 35. Gas
tor nominally 81 30.
POrATOES-33 begs choice pink.
eyes at 81 so per bushel. delivered. We
quote mixed to prime Ncshanock, 81 25
10 | SO.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-02
Remains Of Sir John Franklin.

MONTREAL, Oct. II.
The Herald Of this morning has the
following;
In our extra OF yesterday evening we
informed the public Ina. a rnmor was
current that the remains Of Sir John
Franklin and OF his crew and other
ships. have been discovered; We immedi
a,ely dispatched a special message TO
the Hudson Bay Co. House al Sac'ine,
and through the kindness Of The Govern.
men, Secretary, Geo. Simpson, enabled
ne to lay before our readers the following
outlines OF a dispatch received BY him
yesterday from DR.. Roe, who has been
absent ia a coasling expedition since
The 10Th Of June 1853, aud returned 10
York factory on the 28,h nf August las,
from uh, nee he forwarded letters by
express 10 Sir George Simpson. via the
Red River settlement. AZ er briefly
noticing The report of the result. of his
own exrediIion the difficulties with
which they had to contend. be proceeds
TO state Ina, o. the Esquimaux's he had
ohia no ! certain MO maiion Of the Fate
of Sir John Franklin, who had been
starved TO death after the loss Of
their ship which was crushed in The ice,
and while working their way South TO
the Great Fish River OF Buck, near The
GUILE, OF which a party al whites died.
leaving accounts OF their sutIerings in the
inu,llaled corpscs of some ship, had fur
nished food TO their unfortunate compan-
lone. This Information although lie
rived from The Esquimax, who had com
municated with he whites, and who had
fnuad their remains but from ano,h band
who have obtained the details from them
No donhi is left of he truth oil the re.
port. a. The natives bad in their posses
ion various articles Of E.ropean manu-
l%aclure, which had been in possession OF
the whites. Among these are silver
spoons. forks. &c. on one of which is en-
graved Sir John Frahklin, X. G. B
while others have cresls on them which
ilenriiy the owner as having belonged To
the i'll faled expedition. Drawings oil
them have been sent down. This fear
ful 'rsdged, mus, have occurred as long
ago Us The spring Of 1850.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-02
Two Weeks Later from California.
Nearly $500, 600 in Specie-.Apprehen.
sions about the Yankee Biadt-Dias.
sacre of Emigrdnis.

Nearly $500. 900 in Specie-Apprehen.
sions about the Yankee Biadt-Dias.
sacre Of Emigranis.
SANDY Hook Oct 81.
The steamer George Law, from As
pinwall. has arrived. She brings Cali
fornia mails 10 October I'd, and el,eb2,.
6S4 in treasure, aud $50 p~assengers.--
The steamer Yankee Blade. which lef,
San Francisco ia company with The So
nura, had not been heard Of a, Panama
up To The sailing Of the Gorge Law from
Aspinwall, and fears were entertained
tina. some accident had befal'en her.
By the arrival OF The tea mer Goliah,
Los Angeles papers to the 9Th had
been received at San Francisco. as also
the San Diego Herald Of The 18th. A
report was current that n company Of
so emigran,s from Texas were murdered
on The 3lst Of Angus, by the Indians
Several ONE and children were doom.
ed. !! 10 feared. 10 u more horrible fate;
500 head Of cattle were also carried off.
The news was brought by a small train
in The rear, which happily escaped -
Other parties of Americans encountered
the Indians, and one Of The Americans
was killed; 25 Americans persisted for
waEt OF water.
The Star OF the West connected with
the steamer Coriez, which left San Fran
cisco on the 9Th. She brings $500, 600
10 freight. and 352 passengers.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Tbs George Law has reached her
dock.
There is bot little news from Calif,r.
MIA From Oregon we learn Of a terrific
massacre of overland emigrann by the
Indians, on Roise river, near Fl. Boise.
The persons killed were Alexander
Ward. wife and seven children; Samuel
Muliigan and Mr.. Babcock. OF licking
ton; DR.. Adams and brother. Of Michi.
gan; Mr.. Arnold and Mrs. White and
child, from Mississippi, and two Ger.
mans and a Frenchman, names unknown.
The Indians carried 40 head Of cattle, so
horses and 2 or 300 dollars A consid
cradle force had been sen, in pursui, Of
the savsges.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-02

tlERorc.-One incident particularly
attracted attention. and that was the idel
ity exhibited by a young gentleman
named Holland. OF Washington, who
was on board the Arctic for the purpose
of getting instruction in engineering
lie had been depu,ed by the Captain to
fire The signal gun, when all the others
had fled.) and amid the melancholy wall
he pursued his dniy. When all hopes
had fed, and The vessel nearly level with
the sea. Holland was seen busy 1t his
gun. His las, shot doomed as the Arc
TIC sank. and he went down with her
pcrsevering in the strict performances Of
his duty.