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MisffIIaMfGMs.

make MOTTO E.-Housckeepers and
il others are reminded that the following list of
articles are of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the city. large assort-
meni and supply always on hand:
Oils of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphne, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentne, Chandeliers,
Window Glass Chronicles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &C., &C., &c.
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 & Withers's Bank.
Mar 16 (Star)
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i aAZETEER OFTmE UNITED

GAZETEER OF THE UNIT Z ID
W States.-A new and complete Gazetteer OF
the United States giving full and comprehen-
sive view OF the present condition, industry, and
resources of the American Confederacy, embrac-
ing also important Typographical and historical IN
formation, from recent and original resources, to-
gether with the results of the census OF 1890 and
population and statistics in many cases to 1858,
by Thomas Baldwin and J. Thomas, ID. ID.
N B-This work contains at least ten thousand
names of places not found in any other book OF
the kind, and presents a large amount OF new and
valuable matter unattainable in any other source.
This new matter is all of recent character, and
in many instances embraces statistics and popula-
ton 10 1853. obtained since the census was taken.
This gives it inesiimable value over every other
work of the kind in existence. just received and
for sale at X. FARNHAM'S,
Corner of 1lth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Jan25-tf
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THO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
4 fho lanse of Observation-Disclosures GRE nile.

tHe HOUSE OF NtPTeseHtdtIVCse-hS StHtfe-
man who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal, aud general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes TO devote them TO the service
OF any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press or Of any other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the ad-
iournment Of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly indifferent as TO the character Of the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform it upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed TO p. B. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order. Feb 2-tf
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i ZINC PAINTs.--The subscribers having

ZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF The New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale Of their superior Paints, are
prepared to execute orders for any description, de-
iivered in Baltimore at the company's prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is I'M
surpassed by any other article in use. II is sold
either dry or ground in oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as ! a
protection 10 iron or other metallic surfaces. 1t is
cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura
BILE covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, &c.
The consumption of il is very large, and 1t has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufactured by the company are
the highest excellence, some importantimprove
ments having recently been discovered and ap
piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
10 keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length of time. In this respect, they are superior
TO any others in market
JOHN SULLIVAN & SONS, Agents,
Apr 7--d3m No. 2, Camden St, Baltimore
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A GENCY At WASHING TO N ITO
"a Claimants A. DICKINS con

A GENCY At WASHINGTON N ITO
~ Claimants-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues TO 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 confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in or 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
hali-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, halfpay, 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 businessbefore Congress- orthe public Of
ices which may requrethe 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 BEEN in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
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 2S--1yd (m)
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80, ~ r,,r n. Y. Avn LIvERrooI U. S.

NEW YORK, May 2, Is53.-The under
In signed has this day opened an Office, No AZ
William street, merchants Exchange) Tor the
trapsaction Of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills OF exchange, and loans
negotiated
Sep 21--tf EMANUEL B. HART.
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Tlisfellanf0as.
AZ ODERN LANGUAGEs.-n. =. Groax,
WV s!WATCHES!-J.Y. w Y. Savage,
NV No a2 Enltnn street New York. has an eX-

wv No. J2 Fulton street, NeW 1OTK, mas an On
tensve assortment of line Watches, consisting OF
T. f. Cooper's Duplex, M. j. Tobias ~ Co.'S. II
Il IT, Beesleys, Joseph Johnson, 20 Church street,
Liverpool, &c. &c. varying in price from S7o or
500. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, Sa5
Detached Levers. thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full lewelled English Gold Levers from $50 to $50.
The whole Of the above watches are carefully Sc
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
Inspections can warrant perfect tlme-keepers.
Gold Pens, of my own make, Of superior work
manship, warranted 10 retain their points, for s.,
So and $4. Pens without cases 70 cents, 81 90,
SO anu 49, Sent to all parts of the country free OF
postage Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for so cents Dec 17~-lv
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TTyHE ART STUDENT IN MUNICH, by

TARD.-The undersigned returns his
~ thanks to his friends and customers for their
liberal patronage bestowed on him for the past
three years, and earnestly solicits continuation
of the same for his friend, L. ]. MIDDLETON, with
whom an arrangement has been this day made to
supply them with Ice Of the very best quality and
on the most reasonable terms.
Orders left at Mr. MippLEToNs Office, northeast
corner OF and l2th streets, or directly to him
through the Post Office will meet with prompt
attention. WILLIAM DOUGLAS.
Apr 2l-eolw (Star, Union, & News)
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ABBREvIATIoNs.
CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWAKE
ESTABLISHMENT. I.

HH SfTeet, Beticeen L0uhStdna dUeVHe ana y sI1eeI
TIME SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
ceived. from the north, a splendid assortment
Of China, Glass, and Earthenware; also, magni6'
cent Girandoles and Lamps of many patterns,
adapted for halls and parlors.
Paints, boiled and raw, linseed oil, putty win.
dow glass, of every variety, always on hand.
Clocks, brushes, &c, and every article for gen
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
c. S. WHITTLESEY, 7th street.
Nov 20-lv (m)
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Dn. KITTo,s GREAT WORK, COM

pIete. Daily Bible Illustrations, being origi.
nal Readings for Year on subjects from Sacred
History, Biography, Geography, Antiquities, and
Theology especially designed for the family CIR.
Gle, by ). Kitio, ID. d., volumes, l2mo, price
dollars.
Any volume sold separately.
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Nav l6-tf 7th street.
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xxToRKs BY THE REV. JOHN CUM

Wv mings, ~, ~.
The Church Before the Flood price - cents.
Lectures on the Apocalypse, . vols; - o.
Voices of the Day. rs cents.
Voices of the Night, 70 cents.
. Christ Receiving Sinners, 80 cents
A Message from God, or Thoughts on Religion
for thinking men. ,,,>-r,
May 19--tf GRAY @ DALLANl NE.
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IIlaE EuNDERsiGNED Is AGENT FOR

TUNAE UNDERSIGNED Is AGENT FON
i renting, collecting rents, selling and purchas,,
ing lots or other property Non-residents and
those who may choose TO employ him will find il
greatly 10 their advantage TO do So 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
much cheaper rate than most men, besides returns
will 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 l daily serve in this capacity, and
whose names are as follows
Thomas Baker. esq
Stephen p. Franklin, esq,
Thomas Blagden, esq,
Capt. Vim. A. T. Maddox, u. s. M,
John W. Maury, Mayor of Washington.
Office on II street, between Sth and 9th streets,
north of The ten Office.
JAMES TOWLES.
N. B. still continue to measure carpenters
and builders work Mar 4-eot
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j. II. DICKINSON,
ATT OR N EY AT l. A w,

------ n ~ y WASFiINNION, 900 n
(Late Examiner Of Claims IN the Pension O6fcs0
Will attend to any business entrusted to his care ;
particularly 10 Claims for Pensions, Bounty Land,
Land Patents, Scrip, Back Pay, &c.
REFERENCES: Hon. Il. M. L. Hunter, U. s. SEN
ate Hon. Jno. w. Maury, Mayor of Washington; +;
Hon. Jas. E. Heath, late Commissioners of PEN
sions Hon. Jno. Wilson, Commissioners Of Cen
era Land Office.
have duplicate pay rolls Of the army from 100
to 1910, the original of which were burnt in lSl4.
]. P. d.
Deo 6meod
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n w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor.

HI w. BROW NM, NcTCHahS A"Al0As
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 we-selected stock Of
French and English cloths, cassimeres, 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
in the United States, with such advantages as viii
enable him to 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.. Ill,
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you WI
save your money by so doing A suit OF othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up In the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats IN
various STYLES, frock aud dress coats, and also
nants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made to order.
b. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
or the District.
Oct t5--6m. tm)
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Dec 21-6meod
E.sIDNEY s. BAXTER, 1

IT AW NOTICE.-SIDNEY s. BAXTER
i late attorney general of Virginia, has re.
moved to Washington to practice law.
He will practice in the Supreme Court OF the
United States, the courts of the District of Coum
bia, and attend to any professional business con.
ided TO him.
Office in Morrison's new building on Al street
east of Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Hon. j. ]. Allen, Hon. VIM. Daniel,
Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon. G. b. Samuels,
Hon. G.. H. Lee, of the Court of Appeals o
Virginia.
To the Judges of the Circuit Courts of Virginia
To the senators and members of Congress from
Virginia.
Sen 21-1yeod (m)
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| Feb IA
CARD.
To the Ladies of Washington, Georgetoacn, AL1-
aRdrfa. sc.

II 1 ENRH w EINNff W IsseiHcS, Hh.S "'''
III children's French shoes are sold by the un-
dersigned, on 18th street, just above Corcoran q
Riogs,s Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receive Ia
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety of ladies', misses, and children's French
gaiter walking shoes, white and black satin CATERS,
slippers, &c, made to order by IL. Welrman, OF
Philadelphia of the best French garter materials,
and in the la,est 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
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort and econ
omv will consult their interest by giving me a
call and examine for themselves.
'' C. WEIRMAN,
18th street, just above Corcoran u Riggs
Nov q-lyeo tuD Banking House
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rT1HE WORLD or SCIENCE, ART, and

Industry, illustrated from examples in the
New York Exhibition, 1853 and 1854, edited by
Prof h. Siliman, jr, and c. II. Goodrich, esq.
Sketches of the Campaign in Northern Mexico
in 1916 and le47 by an officer of the first regiment
OF Ohio volunteers,
Rob of the Bowl, a Legend Of ST. Inigoes by j.
p Kennedy, revised edition.
Just received and for sale by
X. FARNHAM,
Corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and llth street.
Apr %
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JULES BON N EFT /,

NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING OFFICE,
NO. so, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.
A ADVERTISEMENTS RECEIVED FOR
N all journals throughout the United States,
Canadas and Europe, and arrangements made at
the lowest rates. All papers kept on file for the
inspection of advertisers, and every information
given. Oct III
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TO CONSUMERS OF GAS.
Gas RE(sIIU UATOR.-]

DIDDER,S GAS REGULATOR.--E. Nj.
II BOTELER, sole agent for the city and
Ceorgetown, respectfully calls the attention of the
consumers Of gas to the following certificates
This article can be seen at g. w. Boteler's store
Iron Hail. where orders may be left. Also at
]. Buckley 81 Co.'s store, in Georgetown:
WASHINGTON, March IL 1854.
We have had Kidder's Gas Regulator in use IN
our respective stores for several months past, and
take pleasure in recommending il TO the gas con-
suming public as accomplishing perfectlythe ends
for which il was designed. Il regulates the burn
ing Of the gas, and with as good a light saves us
handsome percentage upon our monthly bills.
II. b. HALL, 7th street, near |,
T. @. MclHTIRE, corner 7th and SITS.
WASHINGTON, March IL, 1854
have been using Kidder's Gas Regulators in
my biard-rooms, al the northeast corner of Penn
sylvania avenue and Thirteenth street, and also
in my house, next door TO the Union printing of
fee. The Regulators operate finely, and in point
ofeconomy have saved by il al least twenty five
per cent. on the quantity of gas consumed.
@. w. FLINT.
GApsBY's Hotel, October 81, 1853.
Ihaye been using Kidder's Regulator in my ho-
tel for the last six weeks, and during that time j
am confident have saved in money twenty five
,sr ceni. over the amount paid for the same time
r., wear and believe my light is quite good as
before usinr IL and do feel confident that 1t is a
decided saving to the consumers oil gas
1e'' w. GADsBY
L. M. BOTELER.
Mar 2s-eodsm Intel. cod 2wl
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ENERAL LAGENCY.--The undersigned
VI most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle.
where that he has opened an Agency Office for
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 VIII al,
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting Of houses, and general collecting busi
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges VIII be mode ODE,
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rireet.
REFERENCES
Hon. ]. C. Dobbin, Secretary of the Nary
Hon. ]. Davis, Secretary Of Var.
N. Callan, esq, President Of tile Board Of Com
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, attorney at Law
James III. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddal, State Department.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Jan lift
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nj ATloNAL sEDICAL COLLEGE,

/ MI Al1ON1lL IVA n ~ ~ n ~ So1bA1AS0A-
IN Washington.-The Thrty-second Annual
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 Obstct
rics and Diseases Of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M. d., Professor OF Materia Med
ica Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, M. d., Professor OF the Prln-
cipes and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D., Professor of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, NJ. D., Professor OF Mlcros-
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis III. Steiner, M. d. Professor Of Chems-
try and Pharmacy.
William H. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De-
monstrator.
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
east session, Tor the accommodation OF the
*, will greatly extend the usefulness OF the
medical and surgical Clinic
The entire expense for a full course of lec-
lures is. is...................... ....... .S9O
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator..... 10
Martricuatng fee payable only once). 5
Admission to the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
Dean of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner Of and l4th SITS.
Sen 21-tf
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AMERICAN CRYSTAL PALACE,
FOR THE EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL
NATIONS

Open every day and evening Except Sunday from
s A. M. till 10 p. M.
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EDICAL CARD.-Drs. r. 1. J. Hunter,

NW EDECAL CARIJs--DTs' h' a. q. EtuHtei' ;
Iva (physc.ans for diseases of the chest &c.
beg to announce that they will remove to New
York on the 5th of December next, or as soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard to their prac-
tice in Washington and Baltimore The motive Tor
this change is that Of being more central and easy
of access 10 those visiting them from distant parts
ofthe Union.
DR.. James Hunter will, during the winter, visit
professionally St. Augustine, Jacksonville, and the
principal resorts for invalids on the southern
coast.
DIR. Robert Hunter will visit Washington and
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month after December.
Will be published in January next an American
edition of Sir Charles Scudamore's work on lnha-
aton, with an " Introduction Notes." and an
Appendix, by r. Hunter, M. r. G. S.
Nov 16--ly (m)
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9gfnfies ann gam Offffs.
M. SNYDER, BANKERAND EXCHANGE
RnnEER

BROKER,
Office National Hotel Baiaing1 PenaiyluaniG
Apenue, Washington, ID. c..
II EALER IN CHECKS, ACCEPTANCES,
@D Drafts, Promissory Notes, Bank Notes, and
Coin.
Notes on all solvent Banks in the United States
bought and sold, al the best prices.
Notes, Drafts, and Bills, in Washington and
Georgetown, collected, and remittances promptly
made in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore,
and other funds, at charge of one-quarter per
cent.
Bills of Exchange and Bank Checks, on most
of the principal cities of the Union, bought and
sold at the best rates.
, Land Warrants and Virginia Scrip bought and
sold Apr 6-2meod
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I T1IsK,s AIR-TIGHT METALLIC Burial

il Cases.--Fnr sale by M. M. WHITE, Underta-
ker and Agent, rear The corner OF 3d. and Penn
syvania avenue. Persons wishing TO purchase
will find it to tteir advantage TO call Two good
hearses, with handsome grey horses, always in
readiness. These cases can be supplied at thirty
,ninufes' notice Feb 26-.}m
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ARTICLES UNCALLED FOR
DAMS 8 CO.'S EXPRESS OFFICE,

\ WAS HINGToN.
V1HE following described packages now. in oui
u Office, uncaled for, unless taken away by th.
18th May, will be sent to Baltimore and sold foI
account of whom it may concern.
ADAMS Sy CO