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Lays Of Liberty;
TAX PLANO AND MUSIC EsTABLISHMEN OF
HORACE WATERS,
No 333 Broodtpqu, Neap York


HORACE WATERS,
No. saa Broadway Nep York.
TIME best and most improved Pianos and Melo-
i deems in the world I. Gilbert a Co.'S World 3
Fair Premium Pianos, with or without the Rolian,
and with iron frames and circular scales The merits
Of these Instruments too well known TO need fur
ther commendaton. Gibeus Boudoir Pianos, an
elegant instrument for small rooms. Hallet Cum
sons Pianos, Of the old established firm Of Halet
Co. Mr.. being sole agent for all the above Pianos
he offer them lower than any othcr house in the
United States. Horace Waters's Pianos, manufac.
tured expressly for him. having great power Of tone
and elasticity Of touch. Pianos Of other make. In
q word 333 Broadway Is one Of tho largest depots
Cor Pianos in the world afordng an opportunity for
selections not to be had anywhere else the Amer
lean continent Second hand Pianos at great bar
gains. Price from 500 TO $l75.
MELODEONs.
Goodman 4 Baldwin's Patent Organ Meodeons,
with banks Of keys-a sweet and powerful instru
ment. Prices from SIS TO 5000.
s. ID. a II. w Smiths ceI-known and jusfiy-cel
e5yated Msiodeons. Prices from $50 to $3.50.
a5- The above makes are the only ones tuned in
the equal temperament -<D Meiodeons Of other
makes, Of all styles and prices.
Martins unrivalled Guitars from $25 TO $50 Flu.
tenas, from IS to $25. Accordeons from 50 TO $40.
violins, from 80 TO s25. Flutes. from IS to $sos
Brass instruments, and others OF all kinds.
Dealers supplied with the above Pianos and Melo
deons at factory prices.
MUSIC.
This list comprises the products Of the great mas
ters OF both the American and European continents
and is receiving constant additions by an extensive
publication of the choice and popular pieces Of tho
day. Dealers In Music, Teachers Of Seminaries and
Academies, wishing 10 purchase any music published
in the United States, or make arrangements for con-
tinued supplies OF Mr. Watorss new issues win find
Il greatly to their interest TO call forward their
orders Music sent to any part Of the United States
postage free May "a.
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DEATHS.

Suddenly, in Port Tobacco, Charles county,
MARYLAND, on the goth ultimo, Mr.. JAMES
McCoRMIcK, formerly Of this city, aged 81
years
On the 30th Of June, JULIA MAY GATHER,
third daughter Of tho late Greenbury Gather,
Of this city
At ST. Paups, Minnesota Territory, on the
nth Of June, Albert N SERGEANT, M. d., Of
Meadville, Pa, in the 45th year Of his age
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yISl(ERs no TaE METRopoLIS,


| DERSoNs visiting Washington, and in want OF
4 Boots or shoes, invited to call and examine
my stack wh,eh comprses good an assortment of
Ladies. aentlemen's, Boys, Youths, Misses, and
Childrens Shoes, be- found in the city. Prices
moderate. JOHN Az RUFF, Penn avenue,
Jan. II. Between Al and 9th SITS, Washington.
CHARLES FRODSHAM'S
IMPROVED CHRONOMETER WATCHES
N plain and hunting cases Of every variety of style
Ladies' Watches, Of and elegant styles. just
received from tho mandatory Of Charles Frodsham
"a Strand London
Also, Watches from tho most celebrated London
and Swiss makers. For sale y WILLARD
Jan. I'd No . Congress street, Boston:
INDIA RUBBER COMBS - GOODYEAR,S
PATENT.
WE have now a complete assortment of the India
wv Rubber Combs, Of all kinds wholesale and re-
tail
Five gross Of Children's Round Combs.
Five gross of the five patterns OF Dressing Combs
PARKERS
May Comb, Perfumery. and Fancy Store
COMBS! COMBS!! COMBS!!!
lust opening, handsome assortment of the latest
y patterns of French Tuck Combs in shell and buff
falo Also, now pattern shell and buffalo Dress
ing combs.
BRUSHES! Brushes! Brushesi!!
Just opening, very large and splendid assortment
Of English, French, and American Hair Brushes, in
one hundred new Styles among ~hich are a few fine
ivory and buffalo backs. PARKER'S
Fancy, Perfumery and Comb Store,
May under National Hotel
NEW AND ELEGANT SILKS, EMBROI-
DERIES, ,CLOAKS, &c.
TIME subscribers beg leave respectfully to invite
the attention Of the ladies Of the city and vicni
ty to the following new and rich Goods, which have
just been received, viz
50 dresses extra rich Brocade Silks for evenings
70 do do do street.
25 do. do Moru antique, watered
10 do do Moru antique, brocade
10 do do black Brocade Silk;
IL do. do founced Brocade Silks;
10 pieces light-colored plain Pout do Sole;
20 do. very rich plaid Silks;
70 do. Silk illusions, for party dresses, all coils ;
80 do. watcred and plain real Irish Popns;
$50 new style Paris trimmed Chemsettes d Sleeves
in SETS
$50 do. French embroidered Collars;
so do. French embroidered cambria Chemi-
settes and Sleeves, in sets;
rs French embroidered Chemisettes and Sleeves
trimmed with Maltese Honiton, and Valen-
ciennes Laces, very cheap;
$50 pairs embroidered muslin and cambria Sleeves
$50 French embroidered Handk'fs great variety
800 pieces English and French Thread Laces;
25 velvet Cloaks, latest style;
rs embroidered cloth Cloaks latest style
rs plain and trimmed cloth Cloaks;
so small Persian Scarfs for the mock;
so long Cashmere Shawls;
rs richly embroidered white Grape Shawls;
Together with great variety Of new and elegant
articles appropriate to the season all of which
enabled to offer at reduced prices, having taken
advantage Of the advanced season to make our pur-
chases. (Jan. 81 HoOE, BROTHER, co.
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A FINK CHANCE.

r UNPARALLELED and honest profits, with small
" capital: " particulars address post paid. Box
80, Crawfordsville Indiana. April 27-6t
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FOR THE SPRING TRADE.
SHIRTS in every variety Of style and quality Gen.
~ tlemen in want Of goodftting shirt can be suit
cd in style, quality, and price, at STEVENSS
March, Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
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LARD OH, STAR AND ADAMANrINK CAN
DLE&.


MANUFACTURES and Importers Of Britannia
Wl Wsre, Tea and Communion Sets, Ice Pitchers,
90, No. 100 Race or Sassaffas street. shove Third
opposite the White Swan, Philadslpnia- Dec l--6m
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On Monday, July Sd, by the Rev. Stephen
p Hill, HFNRY HAeAs to Louisa JANE PAR
TERsoN
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ATTENTION,

IOLDIERS who served in the various wars, an,
~ sailors, or their widows or heirs, to whom ar
rcan Of pay, extra pay, bounty land, pensions, DO
may be due, may fnd it to their advantage to hav
their claims investigated. Address
A. M. GANGEWER,
Attorney and Agent Washington, D
Bounty-land warrants bought and sold
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Il. Q. ROBBINS,
Mechanical Engineer and selicitsr Of Patents,
Washfuptou u. O..


Mechanical Engineer and seliciter Of Patents,
washington, ID. O.,
WILL make Examinations at the Patent Office,
wv prepare Drawings and Specifications, and pros
ccute Applications for Patents, both in the United
States and foreign countries.
Applications for patents which have been rejected
before the Commissioner Of Patents, or before the
Appellate Court; in which line Of practice he has
been successful In procuring great number Of very
valuable patents.
He will prepare new specifications and claims for
the reissue Of patents previously granted ON imPer
feet descriptions and claims.
Applications for ezens,ons Of patents either at the
Patent Office, before Congress, he win also vigor-
ousy prosecute.
Also, superintend the taking Of testimony to be
used In conflicting applications before the Patent Of
hce or 10 be read in court.
In all cases Of litigation the subject Of patents
he will prepare the for tho legal profession, or
plain the scientific and mechanical principles involv
cd, and the application Of the law thereto.
He win also give opinions and advice rs to the value
and validity Of patents, and may be consulted In
cases Of infrngements Of patents, and oil other mat
ters pertaining TO the patent laws and practice In the
United States and Europe
Also, prepare caveats, assignments, and all other
papers required for securing transferring patent
property.
Having been ten years in the constant practice Of
his profession In this city and having free to
the models and records in the Patent Office, we'll
as to it's library, and the Congressional Library,
he Aatters himself that he in all give per-
feet satisfaction to those who may place business in
0fics on street. opposite the Patent Office.
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M. SNYDER,

BANKER and Exchange Broker, National Hotel
ID Building, Pennsylvsnis avenue, Washington
city, d. @ Jan. IL.
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YES, HEARt THINKIl ACT!,

YES, HEAR, THINKIl ACT.l!
L g. HOLMES 4 CO., Cincinnati, Ohio, are pub
IL. fishing book, containing the information adj
vertised in this paper by M. j. Cook. 1t is limo
volume Of ninety six pages and will be sent by mail
post paid, for twenty FIVE cents, nine postage
stamps June 81.
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TO THE CONSUMERS OF DRY GOODS
Who Seek their Supplies in our Market.
ONE PRICE ONLY. We are now in our NEW
~ STORE, which was erected expressly for US We
think it the most comfortable and best lighted store
in the city; and with increased ROOM facilities
and experience, deemed quito ample, we shall deal
largelyin
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
every style, all Of the best qualities and for which
we shall have one price only.
We shall sell cheaper than We ever have done and
in having price only (Which, in opinion, is
the only fair and equitable way Of doing business
shall maintain our selfrcspect, which is above all
price success Moreover, we expect to retain all
the trade Of those prompt customers who have made
their purchases of US for years past and doubt
less shall have largo accession Of new customers
who prefer to buy whore fair price oly is asked
We feel that simple word is requisite only to
satisfy former customers that the price sys-
tenn is the correct one and to their advantage; and
do not hesitate to assert belief that all candid
and intelligent persons will after impartial exam
nation of prices fabric. and styos give one prico
store the preference. Those who are not Judges Of
goods cannot fail to be impressed at with the
manifold and vast advantages to the purchaser re-
sulting from the adoption in good Jaath Of the
pySce SUSTAIN it necessarily insures low prices the
purchaser for becomes absolutely necessary
at the start all competition that can be offered in
prices
Our scale of prices will be so low, and the profits so
small that cannot and will not sell but for tho
cash or to customers who pay promptly. For those
who purchase Uery largely, or to sell again redilc
tons will be made.
The public are cordially and most respectfully in
vited to call at all times and examine our stock
PERRY d BROTHER, Central Stores
Jan. 2-d Top. Centre Market,) Washington City
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Baltimore Market.

BALTmoRE, July 5.-Howard Street -four
at $3.50; City Mills IS. Wheat declined.
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Later from Havdnd.

NEw YoRK, july 5.--The steamer Empire
City is below, being detained at quarantine by
case Of yellow fever on board.
She brings nothing Of Importance from Ha-
vana. White sugar is quoted at 81 ~,
yellow at sd 81. Exchange on London
s16 q 90 ON New York ! az.
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IMPORTANT TO THE BLIND.
DATIENTs may be daily seen, at DR. Knspp's Eye
i In6rmary, No. lao Main street, Buffalo, N. y,
Who are obtaining their sight by having chemical
pors applied externally, and causing no pain what
aver May
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s. WALKER PORTRAIT PAINTER

LAYING become PORN anent resident Of this
city, respectfully invites the public to visit his
Studio and GALLERY in the I'd story Of Major Morfts
building A street, second door from Shillingtons
May 18-eod7t
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MINNESOTA LAND AGENCY.
Tracy 4 Farnham, General Land Agents, 81. Anthe-
. ny Falls, Minnesota.

MIMI SOTA LAND Az ENCf.
Tracy 4 Farnham, General Land Agents, 81. Anthe-
- ny Falls, Minnesota.
TINE Subscribers offer their services to Eastern
i capitalists in making Investments in Western
lands wy
Few portions Of the West present so great induces
ments for the investment Of capital, as Minnesota.
Ii possesses highly productive soil, beautiful and
healthy climate and is settling with unprecedented
rapidity. Lands will increase here in value more In
Eve years than in many places in twenty-five
The subscribers can make investments which will
net fifty and, in some cases, hundred per cent. q
year, for many years.
Lands can now be had near new and thriving vii
lagos for So, 81 and IS per acre. that in ten years
will be worth ten times that amount.
Circulars, containing much reliable information
regard TO the country, furnished gratis, on app
ton TO TRACY A FARNHAM,
May 20. st. Anthony Falls, Minnesota
TRAVELLING AGENTS WANTED,
TTN0 obtain subscribers for Woodworths Youth 5
Il Cabinet, decidedly the most popular magazine
for young people 10 America. Price only 81. The
work has As pages in each number Is literally Illus
trated with engraving and filed with just such read
ing is best adapted to entertain and instruct the
youthful reader.
A new volume begins with the Juiy numbf which
will be sent to any person DESTROYS Of examining the
work. Agents. applying with satisfactory references,
will BIO literally dealt with. Address by letter, or
apply in person, to tho publisher,
juno 26-4t No 1ls Nassau ST., New York
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ALRERT a BROWNIE

COMMISSION MERCHANT, and Agent Of the
~ Bostsn Hemp Manufacturing Company. Gangs
OF Rigging and Manila Cordage American, Russia,
and Manila Hemp, for sale.
Jan. 6-d3m No. 1852 Commercial st. Boston
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BOOTS AND SHOES,

WE ARE NOW OPENING,
A our splendidly- lighted sales rooms, Seventh
"A street, doors north of Pennsylvania avenue, q
choice stock of rich Fancy Dress Goods, embracing
all the novelties of the season also Spring Styles
Mantelletts, Black Lace Shawls and Scarfs, White
Grape Shawls, Cashmere Scarfs and Shawls French
Kid and Silk Gloves, Hosiery and Embroideries with
n choice lot Of Linen and Staple Goods in great
abundance all Of which will be sold at fair, low
prices.
We invite purchasers TO call and examine our stock.
10 Observe that oil articles are warranted to
prove as represented.
MAXWELL, SEARS, a C0LLEY,
April 10 7th street, 8 doors above Pa sv.
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RAZORSl RAZORSll RAZ0RSl!! /.
IF you want fine, smooth shave, call Mt PARKRR's,
Il who now furnish you with one Of the celobra-
tod Chinese Rasors and Eve others Of the best pat
terns, Of Wade a Butchers make Also, ten new
patterns Of the celebrated Tally Ho Razors.
One gross Of Wade a Butchers Razors for BARRIERS,
double concave ground PARKER'S
Perfumery and Fancy Store,
May q under National Hotel.
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DERsoNs visiting Washington, and in want Of
a Boots or shoes are invited to call and examine
my stack ~h'eh comprises good an assortment of
Childrens Shoes as can be found in the city. Prices
moderate. JOHN Az RUFF, Penn. avenue,
Jan. II. Between Al and 9th sts., Washington.
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CAMERON,S

GENERAL AGENCY and Insurance Office, 3 Co.
~ lumbia Place, Il doors north of Louisiana ave-
nue. Seventh street Toast side) Washington d. Co
Claims before Congress and the different Depart
monts. Jan. Sd
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FOR THE SPRING TRADE
DEEBE'S NEW YORK HATS for the spring Of
ID 1854 The second supply Of the above elegant
Hats this day received at STEVENS'S
March T. Sales Room, Browns Hotel
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BEEBE'S NEW YORK HATS.

SPRING Fashion for 1854, with other new and
~ beautiful styles. A full assortment in store at
LANES Fashionable Hat, Cap,
and Gents Furnishing Establishment,
March g. Penn. av., near Al street.
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10 The following is list Of the Free Dem
ocratic and Anti-Slavery papers published in
the United States:
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New YORK, July 5.-There is great excite
ment among the stockholders Of the New York
and New Haven railroad, in consequence Of
the discovery Of an immense over issue Of stock,
estimated at from $500, 900 to 81, 000,0 600.
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JOHN y. MANN,
A TT0RNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
n Coudersport Potter county, Penn. Jan. Is.

SERVANT WANTED.
GOOD Wages will be paid to coored woman com
~ petent to do the work Of . small family. Inquire
over Mr. Edmonstons Shoe Store 7th street, near b.
Jan. 3--d3t
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-08-02

OF We understand that on Saturday eve-
ming last it was determined among the men,
bers Of the House favorable TO the acquis-
ton OF Cuba, that a resolution calling on
the President for the correspondence of the
Executive branch of the Government with
the authorities Of Spain on the subject. shall
be brought forward Gn the House, to-day
We take it for granted that this move 10 to
be made in the hope that in reply the Presi.
dent will urge the acquisition If the island on
Congress, suggesting at the same time that
authority be given him to take from the
Treasury during the approaching recess some
ten millions or so, with which to make the
cash payment for the island, in case SPANS
affairs may shortly induce her to become vii.
ling to sell to the United States.
Washington Star.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-08-02

" A gentleman who can endure to have
his corns mashed without grumbling. is un-
doubtedly possessed Of a heavenly DISPOSE
ton. We (Phila. Mercury saw one Of
these true Christians at a political mass
meeting in Independence Square, a short
time ago. He said, in the most pleasant
tone imaginable, to bury fellow who was
standing on his toe
"My dear sir, are you not millert'
"No sir; why do you ask that!'
"Why, sir, the tact is, thought you were
a miller, and a very honest one too, because
you have been grinding my corn this half
hour without taking toll" .
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-08-02

FRoG IN A Milk cana gentleman in
hhis town few days since uncorked can of
milk which had been left at bis house, when
out jumped fine plump frog. His frogshp,
however, seemed to be much startled at find
ing himself clothed in white, and after a
single glance around him, turned about and
plunged to the bottom Of the can. 1t 10 .
matter of serious regret that milkmen should
be SO careless when they scoop up their wa.
teri Manchester (N.H.) Reporter.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-08-02

LEARNED ELEPHAHr.-"That's very know.
ing hanimal Of yours" said a cockney gen.
tleman to the keeper of an elephant.
avery" was the cool rejoinder.
ale performs strange tricks and hantics,
does he!" inquired the cockney. eyeinQ the
animal through his glass.
Surprising" retorted the keeper. we've
learnt him to put money in that box you see
away up there. Try him with dollar"
The cockpey handed the elephant dol
lar, and sure enough he took it in his trunk,
and placed it in box high up out Of reach.
SWELL, that is very hextrsordinary-hss'
tonsihin' truly! Now let's see him take It out
and hand it back"
"We never learnt him that" retorted the
keeper With roguish leer. and then turnet
away to stir up the monkeys snd punch
the hysnas.-[Spirit Of he Times.
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The mail last evening brought stale
papers. We received full files of Louisville
papers of last Saturday! The dispatches
contained in them we had previously publish
ed.

We thank Mr.. Bishop, who keeps
fruit store next door to the Pavilion, for the
largest water mellon we have received this
season. We don't know how much it weigh
ed, but can say very truthfully il weighed
lheavily on our-feeIings. The musk mel
lon in company was excellent. We can rec
,ommend those having mellon partialities to
Mr.. Bishops stock.
MIR. Bacon received at his grocery
yesterday some Of the finest MELONS Of the
city. He supplies families with the article,
and sends MELONS and other groceries home
in his wagon, free of charge. We thank
him for his attention in sending mellon to
us. 1t is well to be remembered by friends
these hot days.
Old Foster Hall is being converted
into Masonic Hall, and will be ready for
occupancy in few weeks. The roof has
been raised and the Hall itself is being thor
-oughly transformed. When completed, it
will be one Of the largest and finest Masonic
Halls in the State.
- The Telegraph lines are now in good
working order. They are little more reli.
able at this time than the slow mails.
- Our mails from the East reach here
by land and by water, and at every other time
except earlier but that stated in the pro.
gramme. The latest Louisville papers on
hand yesterday, till the cars arrived in the
evening, were last Saturdays.
- Bisch g. Kollenberg have an exten.
sivc tannsry nearly completed and ready for
operation in Lamasco City. We cannot
conceive a more desirable point for that
branch of business than this. They have
all the facilities at hand, and the enterprise
under the management oil men Of their ex-
perience cannot but prove successful.
- The Crescent City Bank building will
soon be completed. The Bank fixtures will
be moved there in few days. This building
with the new one adjoining, will prove quite
an ornament to that part of the city. The
third story Of both buildings will be used as
Public Hall, and handsomely and comfort
ably seated with arm chairs.
- The Canal Packet Penn sylvani
leaves the Main Street Bridge for .Terreo
Haute this evening at o o'clock.