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GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
rENHas BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PIACl

i ofthe Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open Tor the reception of the remains Of deceased
persons
The Mausolesm mas capacity for a hundred
.oaic- in which such friends Of the dead as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan Of the incorporators is one or equality
a regard to the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring a
premum) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable.
NI1ntl an Office is established in the city Of Wash
ngton, applications will be punctually attended to
at the present Office, in the east wing of the build
ng on entering the Cemetery.
Visitors are requested not to drive fast through
be Cemetery grounds.
VIM. s. HUMPHREYS.
N +. Glenwood j. situated short distance
tue north OF the Capitol Aug 27--3m
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl
UNITED STATES MAI

UNITED sTATES Mall pprr.rr,
ONLY 81 HOIyRS FROM ST : orrIS 10 -,
YORK Ann a. uoITPs 10 ~ - y W
,s, - ~ CINCINNll!
{ ths1a1o ~ MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ 0 a1 halno"H fto"ts from me Liner
MAJ, spo,, SsIr'SsaSSttJ7,, = m dLantie!
'ii1 I'm ri I2uIs IT, CiiiGAGo ONLY 20 HOURS
r. II - He SS"'"'' " lNCHESIER leaves
- -~-,-', ~ 90" "nAri ooat az y. Louis,
tb, r EEINniiEp E, Dc - O'Clock, a. M ant
N ionts daily :, "a " A'oh wharf boat al
The steamer. .nnn,.r, I, ,..,..,
r,na :, 49, .u"''r'' = Atom lonly - miles
SPRi TGEJEIr, ti ~ = ME sS rams lor
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DURE siLVERw AREA sIagnificent

DURE siLVERW AREA Magnificent
assorment.-M. w. GAIT q BRO call AT
tenton to their unusually large assortment Of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Casters
Silver Cups and Saucers, Gobles.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrspers
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels, Sugar Shers
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks
Olive Spoons, Salad longs Vegetable Forks
Fruit Knives, Ice longs, Desert Knives
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Ten S,rainers.
Tea, Table. and Desert Spoons, and Forks Of
every variety.
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, Sc.
Also, very large assortment of Fancy Silver
ware, suitable for wedding birthday, and other
presents.
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered TO customers. Being
of our own manufacture, il is warranted pure sil-
yer, and offered at as low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this country.
M. w. GAIT & BRO,
Sign of the Golden Eagle
Penn. av., between 81 and 10th street.
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ID ARE PENSION BOOKS Lands in
Ii Illinois to Soldiers fthe Late War;" giving
the names of each soldier 10 whom patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
land y the description of the tract of land granted
TO each, with the date of the patent; the company
and regiment in which they severally served, and
by whom each patent was received. A single
copy for sale.
Old Pension Rolls Of Indiana and North Caro-
lima.
List of Pensioners of the United States under
the act Of 18th of March, 1915, showing the rank
and line in which each served.
Virginia Muster Rolls.
Virginia Pay Rolls.
List Of Rejected and suspended Pensions, with
the reasons Tor the rejection or suspension
For sale in Washington by
TAYLOR a. MAURY
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OURT OF AIMS,
Washington city, ID. G.

addition TO the Practice of Law, as here
Il tofore IN all the Courts Of the District, and in
the Supreme Court Of the United States the IN.
dersigned will devote himself assduously 10 the
Prosecution of Claims against the Government,
IN the above Court, established in this city by act
of Congress, approved March, 1859 which has
cognizanee of all claims arising under the Consti-
tuition, or founded upon any law Of Congress, or
upon any regulation Of an Executive Department,
or upon any contract express or implied, with the
Government ofthe United States, or any OF It's OF.
icers agents. When the claim is established in
this Court, and an appropriation made by Congress
for the purpose the claimant will be paid al the
Treasury OF the United States
All Claims against the Government must hence
forth be prosecuted in said Court. and not before
Congress heretofore.
NJ. THOMPSON,
attorney and Counselor at LAIR
~ -
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EARL OLE CARIIsrlE,s DIARY
A NEW WORK ny HENRY ROGERS,

A NEW WORK BY HENRY ROGERS,
IA author Of The Eclipse of Faith" entitled A
Defence Of the Eclipse OF Fsth by It's author, be-
ing a rejoinder to Professor Newman's Reply
and, in order TO give the American public the
whole matter at glance, there il included in the
same volume the Reply TO the Eclipse OF Faith, y
by +. w. Newman, with his chapter on the "Moral
Perfection of Christ"
For sale by GRAY ~ BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street
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MAGAzINr for June. AZ

HARPERS MAGAZINE for June, al
III 5HILLINGTON'S bookstore
Fanny Ferns new hook, second series ~ her
Leaves.
Reginald Lyle, by Miss Pardoe
Rival Beauties, or Love and Diplomacy.
Knickerbocker Magazine, Tor June.
Behind the Scenes, by Lady BulweT
Dickens's Household Words, for June
Ali the new books and magazines received as
fast rs published, and for sale al
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore
Odeon Building corner Al street
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TOHN III. BUTHMANN, Importer and
81 Dealer I'm Wine, Brandy, Cigars. &c.

- Dealer I'm Wine, Brandy, Cigars, &c.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Fourl
and-a-Half and Sixth streets, has received his iu-
stock and assortment Of the above, consisting IN
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port of various grades, Cham.
payne, in quarts and pints, different Nrands.
A great variety Of Rhine Wine, some Of il
sparkling.
Also ST. Peray sparkling red and white Claret
at prices from SO so per dozen TO the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds of Wine.
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark;
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old Wits
key, Irish Malt, Cordals, and Havana Cigars
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LAW NOTICE.
Brown, Stanton, and Walker.

WIN. T. BROWN, FRED. p. STANTON,
w and J. KNOX WALKER, have formed
partnership for practising law in the Supreme
Court OF the United States, and the Court Of
Claims 10 Washington, and in the Courts OF Ten
nessee. Offices in Washington and Memphis.
One Of the parties will always be found at either
place, and letters addressed 10 them will receive
prompt attention. April 2l-ifeod
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MRS. BEECHER STOVES NEW

M =. BEEChER STOVES NEW
4t1 WORT he May Flower and Misceane
Gus Writings, by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
The Country Neighborhood by Miss L. A. Du.
puy, author OF The Conspirdtor, &c, &c
Fosters First Principles of Chemistry. Illus
rated Adapted specially for classes
Irrcolorcd Sketches in Paris, during the years
lS5l-2-3
Just published and for sale al
TAYLOR \ MAURYS Bookstore.
ApulI7 near on !,
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A NEW EDITION, IN ONE VOLUME,
OF Mr." kINGsLEY's Popular Work

HIPATia; Or New Foes with an old Face,
BY the author II Yeast" Alton Locke &c.
vol. l2mo, Price 81 %
N f the author of Hypata" the London Spec
" tator says Take him all in all Engianu
has no literary man OF his years who can set up
beside him as his equal in variety and quality OF
endowments and in richness of promise"
Unsurpassed by any kindred work in he Eng
lish language. National IqtteHigencer
Published by CROSBY, NICHOLS & co.
Boston; and for sale in Washington By
TAYLOR q MAITRy
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MRS. A. NJ. MADDOX'S
BOARDING HOUSE. No. 137 T. sire

IL between 9th and 7th streets, near the corner
Of I'm street, Washington, ID. g., is prepared TO
accommodate BOARDERS by the month, week,
day, or meal. Residence within two or three
minutes walk Of the Patent. General, and City
Post Offices
Gentlemen can have Board with or without
Rooms Dec Scott
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NEW BooKs AT TAYLOR 4

IN Msury's.-"A An American among IN
entails, including an Audience with the SD
and a visit TO the interior Of a Turkish Hare NJ
J. +. p. Boulder, NJ. d price Is cents.
The Turkish Empire embracing religion man
ners, customs, &ca by Edward Joy Morris price
~ cents.
The Net- hbor's Children, from the German, 10y
Mrs. ;. A. Myers vols; price 81 rs.
Schmuckers Lutheran Manual, with formula
OF discipline &c. price 81
kands Medical Chemistry for Students price
-: Bookstore, near 9th street
Nav
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NEW NOVEL, by the author of g Mary
In Barton."-North and South, by the author
of Crawford, the Moorland Cottage, &c. Price
374 cents.
Kings and Queens, or Life in tho Palace; by
John 5. g. Abbott Price ST.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
March 3 Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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NEW EDITION or DiCKENs's COM

AN piete W0rks--Ihe complete Works ol
Charles Dickens, IN five volumes; price 81 So
The Missing Bride, or Miriam the Aveuger, by
Mrs. Emmn ID. +. N, Southworlb; paper 81,
bound 81 %.
The Pickwck Papers complete, so cents
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
MAY 81 bookstore near IN =
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/ IME! LIME! LImE.-To Piasterers

hb! LIME! LINE!-To Plasterers
IL and Builders.-We have now on hand, AT
SELL fatent kns, one thousand barrels OF
Lime, and are now making two bundled barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms
We would call the particular attention oi plas.
terers 10 this superior article Of Lime. Ii i free
rom coal cinders or other sediment il being
burnt altogether by wood which makes Il a very
superior article for plastering, white coating and
hurd finishing
Give W. a call, and You shall be pleased
s. ]. SEELY a. 90
July Pitt
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L DAfEN NiOASl ENENs-.A NEW hHScH-
III ton for Moistening the leaves Of Copying
Book, Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Moisen
ne the Fingers when Counting Bank Bills also
useful for various other purposes II will be
found an Indispensable article for every Desk II
is perfectly simple and cheap, and must come in
to general use.
The following few complimentary ~opn
ions of the Press
PAPER MoIsTENER.-i new and very neat USE
tu invention for moistenng post office stamps
envelopes, sheets in copying book, counting
bank bills, &c. This does away with the disagree
able method of moistening stamps, &c, with the
ongue. Ii is patent article, vary simple and
cheap, and will be universally adopted as soon as
| is seen-Bostoa TranSc, tpf, Sept. 1854.
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NEW BOOKS--Plato on Immortality OF
IN the Soul, translated from the Greek by
Charles 5. Stanford
Florence Egerton or, Sunshine and Shadows,
by the author Of Clara Stanley &c.
Sketches OF Western Mcthodsm. Biographical,
Historical. and Miscellaneous, Illustrative Of Pio
neer Life, by Rev. Jas. b. Finley
For sale by GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE.
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IMPORTANT BOUNTY-LAND BOOK
i Just issued, a second edition Of Tripleu's PEN
sion and Bounty Land Laws, containing the new
bounty-land act OF 1885, and embracing digest of
all he laws. decisions and forms relating 10 pen
sionsi 10 officers and soldiers Of the revolution,
their widows and children 10 army and militia
invalids and their widows TO navy and marine
inValids, their widows and children and 10 bounty
lands Ted for by every act from The Revolu-
ton 10, ana including that of March 3, 1855 50
arranged as 10 be ineligible 10 every claimant
This work is highly recommended by the Com
missioner OF Pensions. Price So mailed free TO
any part OF the United States, except California;
TAYLOR y MAURY, Bookstore
April II near 9th Il.
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DENsEON E.AWS.-The last edition, com
Il piled by the Commissioner of Pensions in
lo49 In addition the resolutions, laws, and ordi.
nances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay TO Of
6cers Of the line and the staff OF the army the hos
ptal department and medical stat, and of the
quartermaster's department; halfpay OF the line
under The resolve Of October 2lst. 17S0; under
other resolutions, to officers, 10 officers OF themed-
zeal department and medical staff chaplains and
Communication pay under the resolution OF March
22d, 1888; together with the names of the officers
OF the continental line of the army in all the States
who served ~ the end OF the war, and acquired
the right o. colnmutation pay with the names OF
officers hllied in battle or who died in service.
Price 81 sent postage free to any part Of the Uni
ted States. For sale at
TAYLOR IL MAURY'S Bookstore
Feb ID Near N nth street
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IN rae and the Gentiles, by Dr. Isaac Da
Costa.
Paey's Evidences OF Christianity with Notes
and Additions, by Charles M Marine.
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association of London.
Words 10 Win Souls, twelve sermons by eini-
nent Divines of the Church Of England.
Letters and Remains of the late Rev. w, II
Hewitson, vols.
The Works ofthe r ev Edward Bickersleth, l6
vols.
ARtobi"cft ply and "reminiscences OF the Rev.
Win. lay, OF Bath
Scripture Testimony TO the Messiah, lay John
Pyne Smith, ID. d. For sale by
GRAY a. BALLA NTYNE,
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LAW NOTICE.

SHALL hereafter have an office perma-
Il nently in Washington for the practice Of my
profession, and will give careful attention to any
business entrusted to my charge in the Supreme
Court the Court OF Claims in the Land, Patent
or Pension offices, or in any of the Departments.
Business from the Southwest may be sent to
me through v II. Ivy, Attorney al Law, New Or
leans, who has been associated with me in the
practice in that city, and who will continue 10 al
tend TO any business there which may be placed
in my charge.
J. ID. B. DE BOW,
Late Superintendent Of Census
WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 90 1855
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mn ARBLE manifestations works.
lNl The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Nantes, 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 sls, lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster So rs PER barrel
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brow
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable fof
building purposes. He invites the attention o
builders and others 10 his stock, and will endeavo'
10 give satisfaction TO all who may favor him W q
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD
On + St, bet 18th and 13
Oct. Sim. (m)
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MRS. Il. IL. ALEXANDER can accom-
wi modate lew Gentlemen with Board or
Lady and Gentleman on | street, between 9Th
and 18th, No. 5n2. The House is situated short
distance from the Patent Office and other Depart.
ments. Nov loft
CITUATION wANTED.-By a Young
- Frenchman, who comes wen recommended
as waiter IN hotel or family, o. Valet ne Cham
bre. Apply al this office
Mar 8
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II CIV YORK, May 2, IS53.-The UNDER
4 signed has his day opened an Office No. az
William street, Merchants Exchanged for the
transaction Of general brokerage business
bank, insurance mining, railroad, governmen nj,
state and city securities bought and sold
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange. and loans
negotiated
Sep 2l--if EMANUEL y IApr
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,OwDEN CLARKEys new Novel

MRS. COWDEN CLARKE,s new Novel.
In The Iron Cousin, or Mutual influence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author of The Complete
Concordance 10 Shakespeare"
Tegg's Dictionary of Chronology.
Lectures IN the True, the Beautiful and The
Good by nj Cousin; increased by an Appendix
on French Art translated by o. w. Wight
TAYLOR g. MAITRNS
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II EEUFIE|S EFIf fUN OFF ITAN MING.
IL Works Of Rev. DR. Claiming, in six volumes,
bound. Price 81 %
The same six volumes bound in three. Price
two dollars.
Memoirs Of William Ellery Charming, 3 vols.
Price 81 rs with Portrait engraved on steel
Ware on the Formation OF the Christian Char
acter. Price so cents.
A large supply of the above just received al
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
March 10 BooEstore neur Ninth straa,
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ID ing OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES narrative I'll ~.
oratlons and incidents in Texas, New Mexico.
California Sonora, and Chihuahua, " J. r. Bart.
lett United States Commissioner during thai be.
rod ~ two volumes, with maps and illustrations
The Hive Of the Bee Hunter repository Of
sketches, including peculiar American character,
scenery and rural sports by r y. Thorpe. author
o Tom owen, the Bee Hunters, tsc illustrated
by sketches from nature
Farmingdale, novel by Caroline Thomas
Our Garish, or annals OF Pastor and People.
Just received and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Of Penn avenue and i'm a
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NTANTED--A Situation as Teacher OF
w English, Mathematics, and Latin; also, the
rudiments of Greek, if desired. All OF which viii
he taught in the most approved manner
The applicant j. experienced teacher, OF
good address, and will furnish the best references
both in regard 10 character and ability.
None but liberal salary need he offered
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK,
Dec S-t Pittsfeld, Massachusetts
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fNtiE COMING STRUGGLE.-TheC Com
Il ing Struggle among the Nations ofthe Earth.
or The Political Events OF the next Fifteen Years,
described 10 accordance with Prophecies in Eze-
ktel, Daniel, and the apocalypse
Reprinted from the sixtieth-thousand Tondon
edition. For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Bookstore, near Ninth street.
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So y NDsIhS ED offer their services
Il 10 prosecute claim. OF every desc,,n,ion -
fore Congress andth diferrn, departments Of N.
government
Dftre on l4th ar"rt opposite Wizards Ho,a,
>,p 19--tf BROWN & WINTER
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Nj ORE NEW BOOKS At TAYLOR d
lll MAIIR N,S LII.
CASH MUSIC AND PIANO STORE
AEgoR GLE WAITER
30 31a WroadWay Neu York

70 553 broadway. New York.
OPPOSITION TO THE COMBINATION.
MUSIC AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
nj UNDERSTANDING THE COMBI-
IN 5ination OF Music Dealers % keen up the
prices OF copyright music against the interests
~ .NHHve composers, and their refusal 10 extend
- Mr. WATERS the courIeses of the trade he j.
Mhklhg immense saIes-hayng abundant evil
dehee that ne mas public countenance and sup
port N his opposition to the Great Monopoly. and
IN his efforts 10 aid Native Talent and ADOPT the
National Currency. Ills stock of American and
european Music>i l. immense, and the calal0e lie.
OF ms own publications is one of the largest and
oesl selected IN the United States. He has also
n,aue 4 Ifea1 reduction IN the Prices OF Pianos
Melodeons, and Musical Instruments of all kinds
Superior toned u oct We Pianos for Sl75. 500,
and SO interior OF as good quality. and in stru-
ments a strong and as durable as those which
cost S'uo Pianos 81 every variety of STYLE and
price upto ; 900: comprising those of Ten diff
fefehi manufactures; among Them the celebrated
modern improved Horace Waters Pianos and
me first premium -Eolean Pianos Of T. GILBERT
Cos. make Owners of the .foean Patent i
Secondhand Pianos al great bargains Prices
from So - SlJO. Meodeons from FIVE different
manufacturers. lncluding The well-knowg : ID &,
~ Smiths delodeonS uuned the equal tenn
perament.l The Best Make IN the United States
Prices Sl9, $50 SIS, 500, Sis Sl25. Sl35 $50
smiths Double Bank Meodeons, 5000 Each
Piano and Mel deon guaranteed. The best terms
to The trade, schools &c l24 per cent discount
10 Clergymen aud Churches. All orders promptly
attended To- Music sent to all parts Of the coun
Try, post pad, al the reduced rates General and
select Catalogues and Schedules of prices of Mn
seal instruments forwarded 10 anv address free
~ tnaree Feb l6-d3m
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'E'AiLoR & MAURF's ELASTIC PEN.
No 27.-This Pen, which is manufactured by
Perry O.. London, expressly for Messrs. Tay
'or y Maury. VIII be found unequalled 10 all the
requirements Of good steel Pen
Sold IN gross boxes price 81 al
TAYLOR u MAURYS
Book and Stationery Sore,
April II near OH :,
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DLAYING CARDS.-W.C. ZANTZINGER
Il has just received very large assortment OF
the best American, English, and French Playing
Cards OF every description, and at the most rea
sonabe prices, wholesale and retail.
STATIONERS HALL,
Adjoining Kirkwood House. I
Dec 7-2tawOmir
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CoURT or CLAiMs.--Dlgested summa.

HoURT OF CLAIMS Digested summa-
" ry and alphabetical list OF private claims
which have been presented 10 the House of Rep.
resentatives from the First 10 the Thirty first Con
gress, exhibiting the action of Congress on each
claim with reference 10 the journals, reports bills
&cn Calculating lis progress, compiled by order of
the House of Representatives. few copies for
sale by r. FARNHAM.
Apr IA
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PAPER MoIsTENER.--A new invention for mois-
ening postage stamps, envelopes, sheets in a
copying book, counting bank bills, &c. The
common way of mo stening stamps with the
tongue is very disagreeable and inconvenient
also the usual way of wettng sheets in copying
book, by using brush which has te be dipped in
water, is inconvenient and very difficult 10 give
paper even moisture, which is very desirable
for copying letters. This article obviates these
difficulties besides being useful for various other
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and must come into general USE Boston Post,
Sept, 1854.