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Dec 2l--6meod
A GENcY AT WASHINGTON N--To

A GENCY AT WASHl TO ITO
IN Cainiants.--FRANCIS A. DICKlNS 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 will attend TO pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring Of
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the contr-
nation by Congress Of grants and claims 10 lands,
claims for properly 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
halfpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for communication, hali-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&C.. Of soldiers, sailors and marines; well those
against the State of Virginia, as 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, in
deed any business before Congress orthe public Of
fices which may reqnreth 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. Dckins is known to most ofthose who
have b-on in Congress within the lasi few years,
or who have occupied any public attention al
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 2o-lyd (m)
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fI1ME MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

OF Pianos in this city can be found al our
Music Depot. consisting Of IlaIel, Davis & Co.'S
superior AEoian Pianos. which for beauty OF tone
al Q considered by all who have heard them 10 be
un-qualled.
Bacon N Ravens celebrated New York Pianos
Gravesbeen Il 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 tC Co.'s new Unichord Pianos
which for durability keeping in tune, aud cheap
ness stand unrivalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is The best guar
anty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's world re nowued German Pianos.
considered unsurpassed for sweetness of tone and
decacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting m additional supply Of
the popular Unchord Pianos also. per packri OF
Saturday from Boston. OF L. Gilbert's beautiful
Boudoir or Piccoo Pianos.
This enables persons desrous OF purchasing, 10
select instruments from the most varied assor,.
ment OF Pianos ever offered for sale in this civ m,
man nufacturers' prices, with warranty for each
Piano il 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.
IllLBUS u HITZ. Penn. avenue.
Inn OFF fr,)
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~ ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
W most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle
where that he has opened an Agency Office ioi
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
tend 10 the buying and selling of real estate, the
renting of houses, and a general collecting bust
ness; he will also furnish parties at a 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. ]. C. Dobbin, Secretary of the Nary
Hon. ]. Davis, Secretary ot War.
N. Cauan, ESQ. President of the Board of Com.
mon Council s."
Gen. John M. McCala, Attorney at LaD.
James IL. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Jan lift
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recei lis ot gold from California The impres.
SION widely exists that the mir,s are giving
out that the cream has been skinned off, and
that soon nothing will be left but the gleanings
ot the late prolific washings. The bears growl
over this, and say that we may expect reduc
ton of twenty, perhaps thirty, millions in tn,
current years receipts from California, as com
pared with last year and when we bear il
mind that the revulsion Of 1887 was precipi
tated upon the country by the withdrawal oi
some twenty-eight or thirty millions of govern
ment money from the pet banks, we may sa,
that reduction Of thirty millions year from
California will be apt to make decided sensa
tion upon exchanges, trade, stocks, and rea
estate throughout the country.
But hopeful young bull of Wall street as
sures me that the California mines are not Civ.
ing out; that they yield as much as ever /; tha,
the shipments to New York are cut down be
cause they are glutted with goods. Ii the,
wanted goods, they would send the gold to pa,
for them; but the gold is accumulating in Sal
francisco, and is entering more largely int.
all the channels of business in California. Thi
nay be so but the reductions in real estate il
San Francisco, an old Wall street bear tells me
bode no good. He says there is screw loose
md tells the bulls to beware. At all events
IS to be forewarned is to be forearmed, th,
warnings from Europe and California, without
seriously crippling the money market, ar
making the stockholders and merchants tax,
IN sail, so that, il storm does come upon them
hey wil be in great measure prepared I,
meet it.
There is one cause in full blast in New
York, however, which, in the event Of the sud
len announcement OF settling-day will operat'
10 bring about q fearful crash among the lam,
lucks aud goslings. Here, for example, ",
nave merchant who pays ten thousand dol
ars rent for his store, FIVE stories high; twent,
thousand for clerks and agents twenty thou
sand for the expenses OF his establishment il
siith avenue, or in some other quarter OF "up
per-tendom," up town. His wife and sons enc
daughters cost him in millinery, dry goods
iewery, parties, &C., twenty-five thousand dol
ars more, to say nothing Of the perquisites up
propriated BY the clerks. Here we have
yearly outlay of seventy-fve thousand dollars
which will require the sale of million of dol
lars worth OF goods to cover and yet this yer,
merchant may be selling an aggregate of goods
TO all sorts OF customers and upon all sorts o.
. credit, of less than the gross amount of thre,
hundred thousand dollars. Hurry up the set
tling.day, and this gentleman, and hundreds Of
others Of our merchant princes, will explode
like glded bubbles at fash.
Thus you will see that, while there is no press.
ing cause of immediate danger or alarm,
there are sufficient causes for prudence, cau-
lion, and vigilance. There may be revul-
sion; but there must be change.
ADVANCE.
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STEAM FIRE ENGINE-The committee That
went to Cincinnati TO examine the new steam
FIRE engine in operation there, have reported
tavorably to the introduction of one OF them
here, and the counsel has passed an order to
procure one at an expense not exceeding $1,000.
The machine, of which daguerreotype was
exhibited, is l8 feet in length and in width,
including wheels. The boiler consists of coil
Of pipe, 1900 feet in lingth, coiled in sections
in serpentine form, and varying from ! I to
y inches in size. This pipe OF water, becoin-
ing very quickly heated, and there being a very
large surface with comparatively but small
amount Of water within, steam is at once gen.
Grated. Safty-valves and . ,gcs are arranged
as in ordinary engines. tank is mounted on
the front part of the machine, and always kept
filed with water fort the use Of the boiler. The
machine weighs tons, is of sc horsepower,
and of the capacity of six first-class engines.
Eighteen men are required to operate one
machine, FIVE Of whom, including two engineers
and two firemen, are constantly employed.
Six horses are also required, including four tor
the engine, one for hose-carriage, which con-
tains 1900 feet Of hose, and one for the wagon
containing the fuel, which is Of light wood aud
bituminous coal, OF which last the engine con-
sumes two bushels per hour while the engine
is in operation.
Opportunity was afforded the committee, as
appeared from their report, to witness the ope>
ton of the engine. At given signal every.
thing being left in its usual condition in tho
enginehouse, the'6rcman lighted the combus-
tibles under the boiler, the horses were ut.
tached. the men took their places, and in tif.
teen minutes they had arrived at the scene of
action, distance of half mile. In nine.
teen minutes from the time when the first sig.
nal was given, water was forced through 600
feet of hose, throwing q stream upon the roor
Of a building liz feet high. Soon six streams
we're throwing water at a rate OF 1900 barrels
per hour upon the roofs Of hve-story buildings.
A room twenty feet square wns filed with
steam so densely as to exiinguish fire, and
this without harming the furniture. The TN.
CINE would easily furnish water to four CON.
mon engines at the same time that it was itself
playing two streams on fire.
In the particular business Of supplying other
engines, 1t was thought by Mr.. Elisha Smith,
! il, engineer, who accompanied the company
that the fire engine would be an efficient helper,
| and that il would be an excellent reserve force
to be used in large fires, but in ordinary cases
he could not see use for it. The peculiar
construction Of the suction apparatus makes
! il necessary that the reservoirs should bo
adapted to the machine. which will be attended
with considerable expense.-Boston fosf
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TO CONTRACTORS.

OFrIcE or COMMISSIONERS OF PuBLic BUILDINGS,
Eb,nary 81, 1854.
PROPOSALS viii lie received in this office
until Saturday, The 22d Of April next, at 3
clock p M, for grading and graveng so much
OF Maryland avenue, between Seventh street aud
the Potomac bridge, is not now graded and
graveed. as may be directed by the Commission
er of Pnblic Buildings
The work j. 10 he Of The hest character. and 10
lie dune 10 the acceptance OF the Commissioners,
or such person as he may appoint 10 nspec, il ;
and all thai is 10 he done, nust be done by the
lst day Of October next.
The gravelling mnst be at least twelve inches
in depth at the centre OF the street. 1apering of
gradually 10 six inches in depth al the sides. Se
cnri,y will he required for the faithful perorn-
ance OF the work. Any surplus earth from the
grading mn>i be deposited al such place within
reasonable distance. the Commissioners shall
desig iate.
.Proposers will state the price per cubic yard
for The grading, and per superficial yard for the
gravelling, including gravel and all materials.
.'. b. B. FRENCH.
Commissioner Of Public Buildings.
ok of-fd
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INAkla MOTTO E.--iiousekeepers and
IL others are reminded that the following list OF
articles Of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other, house il! the city large assort-
men, 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, DC.
Goods sent to any part of the city free Of
charge. Country dealers will do well TO call.
O. s. WHIT ..ESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden q Withers's Bank.
Mar 16 (Sar)
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The Garrison at Fort Belknap. Late date.

The Garrison at FOrt beIhHsF'-I u"'s. >
from Texas remove oil anxiety about the tate ot
Major Met rill and his small band OF sixteen men.
The two scouting parties sen, out 10y him after The
Indian ulurderers OF Col. Stemm had returned.
We learn also tha, Lieut.. Tree, with twenty nen,
had been successful in his scout lie followed the
signs OF a small marauding party OF Kickspoos
near three hundred miles north, TO where their
tribe live. on the Canadian river, and two OF these
were found 10 be the murde,ers. He made q de.
mand on The tribe 10 deliver up the murderers,
whereupon one Of them wss caught but in bring
ing him into Fort Arbucke he tried 10 kill his
guard and escape, when he was shot dead by an
Indian chief. The chief promised 10 bring in The
other murderer. a EHE4 ~
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W. ArcHEs! W wATCHEs.-J. Y. savage.

w No. W Fulton street. New York, has anex-
ten>ive assortment of line Watches, consisting OF
7. F. Cooper's Duplex, NJ j. Tobias a. Co.'S, R.
IL G. Bceslcy's, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool, &C., &c., varying in price from SIS or
500. Gold Lepne-, four holes icwellcd S25 !.
Detached Levers. thirteen Jewels. $50 superior
lected by myself and being p',t mp under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect time-keepers.
Gold Pens. of my own MAKE, OF superior>~wor
manshp, warranted 10 retain their points, for 50.
So aud 81. Pens without cases. 10 cents. ST so.
So and So Sent 10 all parts OF the Country free ol
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal TO
new for 30 cents. Dec 17~-lv
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Thus you will lind that trade has been grad
uay letting down in anticipation Of the evil day;
and, as AN ounce Of prevention is better than
q pound Of cnre," the same prudence, if fol-
lowed up, will save the country from any very
crushing bankruptcy, whatever may happen in
the way of war.
The next item bearing upon the idea Of q
gathering explosion is the reduction, the mark
ed reduction, for the last three months, as com.
pared with the same period for last year, Of the
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Jgentits aaa gah Ofirss
HHE UNDERsIcNED Isl AZ

THE UNDERSIGNED IS AGENT FOR
Il renting, collecting rents, selling and purchas-
Ing lots or other property. Non-residents and
those who may choose TO employ him will find it
greatly 10 their advantage 10 do he having had
some twenty years experience in building houses
IN Washington, and being thoroughly acquainted
with all the mechanical branches thereof, which
will enable him 10 keep property in order at a
much cheaper rate than most men, besides returns
viii be prompt, and perfect responsibility for all
moneys entrusted 10 him. Not wishing to trouble
the public with long list of references, shall
simply content myself by rendering the names OF
those whom daily serve in this capacity, and
whose names are follows
Thomas Baker esq
Stephen p Franklin, esq,
Thomas Blagden, esq,
Capt VIM A. 7. Maddox. u. s. M,
John w. Maury, Mayor Of Washington.
Office on street. between Sth and 9th streets,
north OF The ten Office.
JAMES TOWLES.
N. p. I still continue to measure carpenters
and builders work. Mar 4-cot
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, ~. nROwNlNG, Merchant Taile


under the United States Hotel, having en-
iarged and improved his store would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington to his wel-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassmeres, 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
Ia the United States, with such advantages will
enable him 10 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, aud he will convince you that you will
save your sloney by so doing A suit Of othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-m ade Clothing.
have on hand 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
pants and vests, which will be sold al much less
price than work made To order
IN b. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
for the District.
Oct. l5-6m. fG.)
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,NIODEKN LANGUAt:tSS.-D..ti. q. Groux.
lvl a native of France, te-cner OF Modern Ian
guages, especially French. Spanish, and German.
Translati made with correctness and punctu-
aty Professor OF Numesmatics, for the classif-
alton and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooins TO rent al that place
San 2I--alif
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yAzETEER oFTHE UNITED

IT States-A new and complete Gazetteer OF
the United States. giving full and comprehen-
sive view OF the pressn, condition, industry, and
resources of the American Contederacy, embrac-
ing also important Typographical and historical IN
formation, from recent and original resources, to-
ge,her with the results Of the census Of 1850, and
population and statistics in many cases 10 1858,
by Thomas Baldwin aud ]. Thomas, ID. d.
N. B.-This work contains at least ten thousand
names of places not found in any other book OF
the kind aud presents large amount OF new and
valuable marler unattainsble in any other source.
This new matter is all Of recent character, and
~ many instances embraces statistics and popnla-
ton 10 1853. obtained since the census was taken.
This gives Il inesiimabe value over every other
work Of The kind in existence. Jus, received and
Tor sale at X, FARNIlAM'S,
Corner OF 11ih street and Pennsylvania avenue,
Jan25-tf
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j. r. DICKINSON,
A II II q IL NEY At L A w,

WASHINGTON, ID. Y.
(Late Eraminsr If Claims IN tho Pension OGce,)
Will attend to any business entrusted TO his
particularly 10 Claims for Pensions, Bounty Land,
Land Patents. Scrip, Back Pay, &c.
REFERENCES: Hon. II. M. r. Hunter, U. s. Sem
ate; Hon. Jno. w. Manry, Mayor OF Washington;
Hon. Jas. Z. Heath. late Commissioner of PEN
sionS; Hon. Jno Wilson, Commissioner Of Cen
eraI Land Office.
have duplicate pay rolls Of the army from 1870
TO 1910, the original Of which burnt in 1914.
J. P. d.
Dec 2l-6meod
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yUNO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
1 the House of Represcntatives.-Age gentle.

nan who has had twenty years experience az a
parliamentary, legal, and general reporter, both in
Europe and America. having several leisure hours
each day, proposes TO devote them 10 the service
OF any gentleman having writing TO do, either for
tie press or Of any othe" description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
journment OF ibe present session of Congress. he
is perfectly indifferent as 10 the character Of the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform, il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
innnications addressed To p. b. T., al Mrs. Wards,
corner of a. street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References Of the highest
order. Feb I'll
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T. ID. Winter,

Thomas Brown, It. ID. Winter,
OF VIRGINIA. OF PENNSYLVANIA.
THE UND NED offer their services
IL TO prosecute claims of every description be-
fore Congress andth different departments ofthe
government
Office on 18th street, opposite Willard's Hotel.
Sep 29--tf BROWN 6c WINTER.
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JULES BON N YET,
NEwsPAPER ADVERTISER

NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING OFFICE,
NO. 80, NASSAU STREET, NEW YoRK.
4 DVERTlSEMENTS RECEIVED FOR
IN all journals throughout the United States,
Canadas and Europe, and arrangements made al
the lowest rates. All papers kept on file for the
inspection Of advertisers, and every information
given. Oct 1T
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Tlistfllant0as.
FURNTrURE-The under-


TLEGANsc FURNITURE-The under-
III signed take pleasure in informing their friends
aud The public that they have on hand az large and
be found in the city of Washington. of every de-
scrpton and qualify, embracing styles and prices
which will be found adapted 10 the fancy and ne
cessilies Of all classes Of purchasers. The work
manShip will be found Of superior excellence in
fashion and durability.
We would respectfully invite the public to visit
our extensive warerooms. and examine the ele-
CANT and varied stock now on hand as we cannot
enuuierate all our articles without extending this
advertisement 10 an undue length. OF the newly
invented elastic spiral-spring Mattresses, which
have given snch general satisfaction TO all who
have tested them. We have YET few remaining,
and we would urge an early call from those who
desire 10 possess themselves OF so desirable
Mattress. To the invalid il will he found invalu-
able. WIGHT IL CROSBY,
Louisiana avenue. opposite the Bank Of Wash
ington. near the corner OF 7lh street.
Noire The l5edsiead sign. Jan 2i--d1y
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II HE AND ADVENTURES OF Country
il 4 Merchant, a Narrative of his Exploits at
Home, during his Travels. and in the Cities de-
signed TO amuse aud instruct, by J. B Jones,
auihor,of Wild Western Scenes, &c
Trials and Confessions Of an American House
keeper.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore Of :
r. FARNHAM.
Corner OF l1th street and Penn. avenue
Mar 30
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ENUINE HEIDsIECK s CO. CHAM

ENUINE HEIDSIECk & CO. CHAM
W pagne-The subscribers having been ap-
upoi,ed by Messrs. Heidsieck IL Co. 10 succeed
Mr.. Charles Engler. heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale of their Wines
who this day retires from business. respectfully
call the attention of the public to the subjoined
card
The Messrs, Hedsieck & Co., as set forth there
in, Justly claim 10 be alone enabled to send to this
country the genuine Heidseck IL Co. ChampaieLc
underth the same oame and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago, they being sole proprietors OF ell the identical
vineyards. cellars, &C.. which the founders and
orignaors of this celebrated brand had owned
Such being the fact we need not dwell upon the
superior quality Of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
Identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly 10 notice that their brand
FULL by which il first became favorably known.
being thereby easily distinguished from other SINH
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEW YORK, January |, 1854.
CRAMER Il ABEGG,
Successor 10 Charles Engler,
and sole Importers in the United States.
STANlSLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, D. c., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution OF the old
6rm, Hedsieck " Co, in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge Of its liquidation, con-.
tinued ihe business. retaining exclusive possession
of the vineyards, vaults, &C., which the origina
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm his immediate successors and
sole proprietors of this well-known brand.
In order 10 distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar TO our own, which have ap-
peared and may hereafter appear in this market
ihe name of our firm in full will be found the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March S, 1916
Feb S--d2m HEIDSIECK d co.