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GCOTl,s- WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
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tons The first of series Of original noveeites.
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No. III Chestnut 81. Philadelphia.
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S00ks, Stati0neru, &f.
TIME NEW YORK MUSICAL REyIEyy

III aud Choral Advocates the cheapest and
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zsy- The music alone in volume would cost
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Oct. 9-6m.
Mt EW GODS! Bargains for CASH!
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Free Exhibition OF the most splendid ass eni
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and Upholstery Wareroonss, No. S, Was ngton
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that have Just received from the manufacturers
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FOR BANK OFFICERS, BANK DIREC-
TORS, NOTARIES PUBLIC.
TINE BANKERS MAG AZINE AND

u Statistical Register, contains: /. Revenue,
Expenditures and Debts in detail Of the several
States. II. Debts of Cities. III. Late and I'm
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ions (Synopses) Of the Snpreme.Court and Court
Of Errors Of New York, upon Banks, Banking
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Silver, Coins, Coinage, Bullion, &c. VI Fluctu-
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Bonds for each month. VII Progress Of Banking
IN the several States. Will Banking Statistics Of
every State in the Union. TX. Finances of Euro
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contains entire: |. Gilbart's Treatise on Bank
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GAZE OF pATENr-RIGHTs FOR THE

y use of Seey's Patent Lime and Cement
kiln.-The practicabiliiy and utility of the above
invention, for the speedy and economical manu-
factnre OF tho best and purest lime and cement,
having been fully demonstrated by the working
Of the kim, erected by the undersigned, upon his
patent, in the city of Washington, he now offers
10 the public generally opportunity TO purchase
the patentrights fer the several States OF the
Union Rights for counties viii be sold separate
ly il desired. The kiln is capable OF burning more
lime than any three klns in the country combined
The average product OF the ONE bull, in Washing.
ton is one hundred and ninety barrels Of lime per
day with aconsnmpiion of only five cords Of wood
rs fuel Cement kiln. built upon this principle,
will born between two hundred and fifty and two
hundred aud ninety barrels OF cement per day
For the manufacture Of lime il is capable Of cal.
ching either Of the various kinds Of limestone OF
oyster shells.
Persons desiring TO purchase rights may confer
with Mr.. Samuel L. Harris Washington, ID. G.
address him TO box $50 OF the post Office in SAID
city, he being fully authorized by me. 10 act my
agent in said matter. SAMUEL J. SEEkY.
WAsmNeTos, d. c., February %, 1854.
Feb 22--1m
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OPINIONS OF ATTORNEYS GENER-
al of the United Statea.-The under .iuned

having just published an octave edition of the
official decisions of the Attorneys General of the
United States, expounding the CONSTITUTIONS SUBJ
sisting Treaties with foreign nations, and the In
dian tribes, and giving construction TO the public
laws of the country, in Eve volumes, averaging
$50 pages each comprising all the decisions OF
that character made since the adoption of the
federal constitution, and prior to the 4th day of
July, 1851, and 10 DO continued up TO the present
time. with synoptical notes and copious induces,
he respectfully announces his readiness TO answer
orders for the work, and to forward the same by
express, or otherwise, 10 any part Of the United
States.
Being the productions Of distinguished jurists
and civilians, fully authorized to decide the vari-
Gus questions of civil. common international,
constitutional, commercial, and municipal law,
which have arisen in the course Of the admins
traton Of The government, and bearing, as they
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jurisdictions il necessarily follows that they are
scarcely inferior in importance 10 the Constitution
which they defend, and the laws which they ex-
plain. They not only set forth the political econo-
my and fundamental principles Of the federal gov
eminent, and the rules and regulations enforced
IN lis administration, but they also define the
powers and duties, and in many instances, the
compensation Of its civil and military officers.
Inc SUBJECTS of national sovereignty, neutrality
extradiiion. &c., are therein thoroughly discussed
and our revenue laws, land laws patent laws
pension laws &c. commented upon and ex-
Piaineu ~ -, therefore, believed that public
ministers, consnls, governors Of States. district
attorneys, marshals collectors Of customs. sur
veyors OF ports naval officers receivers Of pubic
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officers of the army and navy, and, indeed. all
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QUESTION 10 their libraries.
The editions put up in the style Of Towards
Reports of Decisions OF the Supreme Court. and
sold at the moderate price Of three dollars per
volume.
| Librarians Of States and public institutions are
reminded that they may conveniently obtain the
work, through their representatives in Congress,
II the latter are Immediately addressed upon the
subject
ROBERT FARNHAM,
Pennsylvania avenue.
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HIsTo7Y
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES
by the Author OF the Republic or the
United States, SO.


THIS important work is now in press, the first
u volume Of which will be issued early IN the
autumn Of 1854.
The publication ofthis work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States complete list ofsgenis,
who will be prepared TO furnish copies promptly
in every part Of the Union.
That the author may have ample time 10 prepare
his work according TO his views Of completeness;
that the publishers may be enabled TO issue the
numbers with promptness and AT stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest Of their agents. the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that il viii prove acceptable TO all, viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in ALL thus completing the FIRST volume before amy
more are published
The numbers viii then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, to the end. Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding; and the numbers already
published from one 10 four, will be taken in part
pay, if injured their full TO subscribers.
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers are moi unmindfui of the
earnest desire Of many speedily TO possess the
work. The necessity of accommodating the au-
thor, whose labors are incessant. will appear OBJ
vioss TO all without particular explanation.
DAYTON & WENTWORTH.
Publishers, SO Washington ST., Boston.
Mar l5-tf*
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DENSION LAWS.-The last edition. COM
Ii piled by the Commissioner Of Pensions in
1919. In addition. the resolutions, laws, and ordi-
aances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay to Of
cers of the line and the staff Of the army the hos
pital department. and medical staff, and of the
under the resolve Of October 2lst, 1850; under
other resolutions, TO officers TO officers of themed
ical department and medical staff, chapIains and
communication pay under the resolution OF March
I'D, 1883; together with the names Of the officers
Of the continental line Of the army IN all the States
who served 10 the end OF the war, and acquired
the right OF computation pay; with the names Of
officers killed in battle, who died in service
Price 81 sent postage free to any part the Uni
ted States. For sale at
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Feb14 Near Nj nth street.
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Socks, Statianfrg, &c.
HANTLEs.-MaYble WORKS.

AN ARISLkS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OTks.-
Iu The subscriber begs leav. to inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble MantIes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, of the best
quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also. Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster, 50 IS per barrel.
Also on hand large LOT Of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. lie invites the attention OF
builders and Others TO his stock, and will eudoavor
TO give satisfaction 10 all who may favor him with
their orders. -
On E ST., bet. 18th and l3.n.
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OFFICE MARYLAND

MI 0tHtC LOttcITcss I'NIsliStUHE' JdHNOfy 20,
lo5i-R France & Co., managers OF the Mary.
land State Lotteries. would respectfully warn the
public against the fraudulent schemes recently
gotten up and extensively circulated through the
country by 81 George w. Male g. Coz and !. b. b.
Mars 81 Coz These fictitious parties have repre-.
rented themselves rs s Managers" and though
having their circulars dated in Jersey City, and re-
quesiiog their correspondents 10 address Them at
the New York post Office, have, in order TO aid
their fraudulent designs, the circulars stamped in
the Baltimore post office. 10 make it appear that
they are connected withth authorized lotteries OF
this State The whole is fraud, against which
the public 10 cautioned.
r. France g. Co. are the sole managers Of the
MARYLAND State lotteries and any other lotteries
purporing 10 be decided BY the Maryland draw
ings ne frauds Mar 7--2awn
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II G E.--Thc Subscriber would respectfully
i inform his friends and ihs nt,hIil. thaf hax

TIC E.--Thc Subscriber would respectfully
u inform his friends and the public that, hav
ing succeeded in filling several large houses
with pure Potomac and Rock Creek Ice. and
in making his contracts with responsible east
ern dealers for very superior article, he il
now prepared 10 deliver the same punctually in
any part Of Washington or Georgetown AT the
lowest market price, and guarantees 10 supply Gus
toners with any quantity required scaAont chan &c
efprice during the season.
Orders left at the following places or sent
through the post Office will meet with prompt at
tenton:
Patterson & Nairn, Pennsylvania avenue and
9th street,
z. d. Gilman. PENNSYLVANIA avenue between
9Th and 9TH streets.
v. Harbaugh, 7h and streets.
Kidwe & Lawrence, Pennsylvania avenue and
18th street.
T. G. McIntire, nh and streets
W. II. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue and Al
street
William Lord, 5th and G streets.
j. w. Marin, New York avenue and 18th street
Edward Hall, market space, between 9th and
7th streets
A. G. Ridgeley, Pennsylvania avenue, between
10Th and 20ik streets.
DIR. j. b. Gardner, Capitol Hill.
2. M. p. King, and 18th streets.
+. s. Walsh. Navy Yard
c. r. Wannall, New York avenue and 9th street
L. r. Holmead. Maryland avenue and 9TH street.
w. w. Birth. Sd street. next TO Trinity Church.
]. w. Sothoron a0-Co. Georgetown.
Families will be supplied by the week or month,
Or for the whole year, at ONE PRICE, and nA sup
ply guaranteed.
Notice Of ehange of residence, if given at the
Office instead Otto the driver, will always prevent
disappointment.
Should mistakes or neglect occur on the part OF
those delivering the ice, Vi notice is given at the
Office, il will be Immediately attended TO.
Ice kept constantly on hand at Eliois drug store
corner and 18th streets, which can be had in
large or small quantities, at the lowest market
rates. III. MIDDLETON,
Office, northeast corner of and 18th
Streets and Easby's wharf
ID Persons wishing 10 be supplied viii please
send their names, residence, and quantity per
day tothe Office or any OF the places above named
March Ii.
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NOUeUbSr !, 1893.
TT HAS REEN LONG THE PRACTICE

NOUem6Sr /, 1893.
TT HAS BEEN LONG THE PRACTICE
j of this Office 10 pay the drafts drawn and nego
tlated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails for the amounts respectively of their
quarterly pay. II was established to accomno-
date the contractors and meet their necessities, in
advance Of the regular and sewer process OF pay
ing by the drafts or warrants Of the department.
and was intended only TO apply to one dran per
route from each contractor for the tchole amount
(deductiRg fines, collections &c.) of his quarterly
pay; but il has been, and is quite generally so
misunderstood, as 10 be supposed TO allow any
number Of drafts, and for any amount, not exceed
ingin the aggregate the contract pay for the quar-
ter. A privilege conceded for accommodation Qor
il was never anything more) has thus been made
TO embarrass materially the business Of this Office,
forced upbn il the settlement of the pirate ac-
counts Of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with qaass sanction OF
this Office species OF paper currency unauthor-
lied by the laws.
Il not unfrequenty occurs, too, that this Office is
exposed 10 great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuineness OF the signatures TO
the assignments or endorsements Of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made TO pass before their presentation.
Ii is therefore deemed proper TO give this public
notice to contractors and all concerned that from
and after the lst day of January, 1854, but one
draft for the pay upon each route per quarter will
be payed, or filed for payment, in this Office. This
draft should state upon its face, that Is tie opiy
one for the quarter sna he route lboth 10 be speci-
fed) on which il is drawn: and tee signature there.
10 shsaid BE- anS,ssd BY the postmaster AZ the piac
phere IL may be xrasrn, ard other Uitness; and
each assignmer: thereof should be atfested By t,Uo
tcifaesscs
WIN. F. PHILLIPS,
Anaifor ofths Treasury for the
: Nov. 13 r. o Department..
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THE PEoPLE,s pATENT oFPrcE.

Inventors and others desiring 10 obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested 10 commune
cate directly with the editor of the PEoPLEs jour
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and Dispatch
tended 10. Persons wishing for information rela-
tive TO patents inventions, may AT all times
suit the undersigned, nnhoUt charge, either per-
sonalIy AT his office, or by letter To these living
at a distance, he would state that all the needfn
steps, necessary TO secure patent, can be arr
ranged by letter just as well as il the party were
present. ALI consultations and business strictly
confidential. Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States. model OF The inven-
ton is always necessary. In size il should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor ofthe Peoples Journal, Paienl Agent, &C.,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York.
Nov 23-# aN
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4ail aaaas.-
BALTIMoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

BALllMOhE AMI OulO MAILMAN.
For Cincinnati, LonisviLs Iadianapoi,s, Csipus
bus, ZsaesriAs, Clsveiand, Toiedo,
g Chicago aud st. L0uix
ruyHROUGH TICKETS tor all the above
il points can be had Of the railroad station in
Washington. t4L .s4
Passengers leaving Washington at 6, A. NJ;
arrive in Wheeling in time 10 connect with the
splendid steamers WINCHESTER and DUR
NAL, for Wellsville 40 miles from Wheeling !;
thence direct by railroad 10 Cleveland, Toledo,
Chicago, and Alton; thence by steamboat 20 miles
10 ST. Louis. Leaving Washington at 5. p. Nj.
they will connect the next afternoon with the
splendid UNION LINE STEAMERS for Gin
cinnaii and Louisville, and for Indianapolis by
railroad from Lawrenceburg.
Through tickets sold Tor Cincinnati, Louisville,
and Indianapolis also for GAINESVILLE and Column
bns, by national road stages from Wheeling.
Passengers holding through tickets can lie over
al any point on the route. For information and
tickets, apply TO I. II. PARSONS, Agent, Wash
ington.
]. II. DONE,
Feb Tiff Master Transportation.