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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK. AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNT1!!
THICAGo & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
u The o,liy Railroad Ronte from. the Loscer
Mississippi to fhs Atiantlc!
TIME FROM ST LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 H0URSl
r. THE Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
Eu7S5f1i7773 the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted at o'clock, a. m, ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
ST. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect al Alton (only 20 miles
from ST. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at z, a. m, take the cars al Alton al
TO- a. m, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time TO take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by The Reindeer
at $780, D. m. take the cars at Alton Saturday ex
cepted) at Q p. m, in time for the evening trains
rest.
This line via Chicago And Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from St Louis TO points on the Mississippi
river, al and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
10 points on the Illinois river al and above Pekn
The trans Of the g. and M. railroad connect al
Carlinville, Virdcn, Springfield, aud Bloomington
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro, Wavery,
Danvilie Terre- -Haute, Pekin, and Pona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle.
M1- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets 10
Chicago, can be had AT the Offices Of the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
Ma- TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices Of
the Chicago and Mississippi Illinois Central, and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
f KEATING Supt G. G M X. K
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MisfklIaHknns.
no ALI WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL

il lect.--I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. MY oincial
bond, with ample security, was given at June
court 10Th June intend TO devote my attention
entirely to my business From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo.
ple, and faithful discharge Of my duties heretofore
am induced TO solicit portion OF the public col
leciions from those who intend TO place their
claims in the hands of an officer or agent will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts and ifjustfed, will attend 70 the coliec-
tons Of claims in the adjoining counties.
If any reference is wanting, would refer TO the
clerks Of my county and the attorneys of the bar
here. All Communications must be post paid.
Claims out of the State should be fully authentl-
Gated before sent to me for collection; will col.
lect, in my official capacity or as agent, as may be
requested; if as officer, charge legal fee only
and which if the claim is made, the defendants has
always to pay; and if rs agent the plaintiff must
paw me ten per cent, il collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be at 10 secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sent 12-1m atF.ea5
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HIsTORx
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES
Nv the Author OF the Republic Of tn
United States, &c.

By the Author OF the Republic Of the
United States, 80.
THIS important work is now in press, the first
i volume Of which will be issued. early in the
autumn Of 1854.
The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
sh in the several States complete list Of agents,
who will be prepared TO furnish copies promptly
in every part Of the Union.
That the author may have ample time to 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 will prove acceptable TO all, viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in ALL thus completing the first volume before any
more are published.
The numbers will 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 to four, will be taken in part
pay If not injured their full cost to subscribers.
I'm announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers are not unmindful 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
yious 10 all without particular explanation.
DAYTON 81 WENTWORTH,
Publishers, So Washington st., Boston.
Mar 15-tf*
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. GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.--To

N Clamants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinucs 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 10 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 10 lands,
claims for property 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
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
Wees whether for communication, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, OF soldiers, sailors and marines; well those
against the State Of Virginia, the United States
ali claims growing out of contracts with the gov
ernmeni for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed any business before Congress the public Of
ices which may requirethe aid Of an agent or attor
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the extent
OF the service.
Mr.. A. Dickins is known 10 most of those who
have beon 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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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
CIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED to

- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first-
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New YORK 10
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller /;
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport Also,
Daily Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe by
those we-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, j. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo MONDAYS and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan, A. ID. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, |. T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock al !
O'Clock, p. m, every day, except SundaysJ and
run direct through TO Monroe, without landing, IN
IA hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct TO chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York 10 Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo TO Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe to Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with ine line OF low
pressure steamboats, TO all places north OF Chicago
to Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale, and there connect with Hi
nois River Line Of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line OF steamers for all points above and be-
low, making the cheapest and most direct route TO
ST. Louis Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Grea,
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo aud Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo
forming the only direct and continuous line oi
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard TO the Valley
OF the Mississippi. Running time 10 Chicago, 80
hours; to st. Louis, So hours.
-Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see al Q
glance that no other line can enter the lists com
petitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats al leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line Of Steamboats,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply nj the Company's Office, No. lsa
Broadway, corner Of Dcy street, New York, 10
JOHN T. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. z. DUNTON, Ticket Agent
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GENERAL AGENCY.-The underrlgned

~ ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
NJ most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle
where, that he has opened Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
mcnts or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrcarage pay and will At
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting of houses, and general collecting bust
ness; he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information rs they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges will be mode
satc Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. j. G. Dobbin, Secretary of the Nary.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, Presidsnt Of the Board of COM
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney at Las.
James III. Caustn, esq
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL q. TAYLOR.
Jan 17--u
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EOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre In
JIG the city of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for term of years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can 6l II.
With the alterations and improvements con
iempated, it viii be in every respect desirable
establishment.
II a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange,
mon.
The entire receipts to be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries of the members
the rent. All surplus TO be divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion Of
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment of cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, to receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
cned TO this mode of action. The purpose Of
the Proprietor is to secure the best talent by pay
ing TO il all the profits. Every letter received viii
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who VIII not
feel himself al liberty TO reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject
All communications prepaid, and addressed
g to the Proprictor Of the National Theatre, box
242, Washington city, D. G,
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OCorT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub


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Terms-One copy one year 81 two copies one
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OF the club, $40.
Addscss A. SCOTT, Publisher,
|. No. III Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
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AXE MOTTO E.-HOusekeepers and
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 aasort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils of all kinda. Queensware,
Paints Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Girondoles,
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. WHITTLESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Seden g. Withers's Bank.
Mari (Star)
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NEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The under
IN signed has this day opened an office, No. AZ
William street. Merchants Exchangeo for the
transaction 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--u EMANUEL y. HAhI.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

"ORACE WATERS, the great Music and
H Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, prefering TO share large per cent with his
customers, rather than pay II 10 the sharpers oi
Wall street TO raise available means 10 enable him
10 stem the present tight times offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three Of the largest and most ceiebrated Boston
manufactures; also those of several OF he best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory and Melodeons Of the best Boston
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes at
fording an opportunity for selections not 10 be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second.
hand Pianos at great bargains-prices from $50 70
70 S160. Music and musical Instruments OF all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads Of schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail
post paid. General and select catalogues OF mu
sic aud schedule Of factory prices of Pianos, Meo
deons and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 2i-d3m
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MisftIIaMtUMs.
ENUTNE HEIDsIECK & co. CHAM

ENrJINE HEIDSIECK & co. CHAM
\ II payne. The subscribers having been ap-
upoted by Messrs. Heidsieck & Co. TO 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 70 the subjoned
card
The Messrs. Heidsleck & Co., as set forth there
in, Justly claim to be alone enabled to send TO this
country the genuine Hedsieck & Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally INTRO
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago. they being sole proprietors Of all the identical
vineyards, cellars &C., which the founders and
originators 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 70 notice that their brand
still bears the same name Of Heidsieck & Co.. in
full, by which il first became so favorably known
being thereby easily distinguished from other sim
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEW YoRx, January /, 1854.
CRAMER g. ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent fol-
Washington and Georgetown, d. c., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-UpOn the dissolution Of the old
firm, Heidsieck u Co., in 1884, the senior partner
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con.
tinued the business, retaining exclusive possession
of the vineyards, vaults, &c, which the origina
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors Of this well-known brand
In order TO distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to our own, which have ap-
peared and may hereafter appear in this market
the name of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March 5, 1916.
Feb S-d2m HEIDSlECk q CO.
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FEMALE EDUCATION.

Mrs. X. w. YOUNG q MISS v. IUWN n
lyl respectfully announce TO their friends and
this community, that they will receive at their
rooms, on the corner of 18th and X streets north,
on Monday, the 18th instant, limited number OF
young ladies' who may desire TO pass through a
systematic course of studies, embracing all the
solid and ornamental branches of female educa-
tion
Their method of instruction is thorough and
practical. II is based upon an experienced many
years in conducting the education of young ladies',
having in view the fullest development and disci-
pline of the mental faculties.
TERMS OF TUITION.
All the English studies, including mathematics,
with the French language, per the scholastic
year OF 10 months 500
Ancient and other modorn languages
Music, vocal and instrumental. Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayom. ,.... charges
Painting in oil and water colors.....
Sept 6-3tawt1Sth
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY.

FINHIS BEAUTIFUL BUNIAL FLACE
Of the Dead having Just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, 10 now
open for the reception of the remains OF deceased
persons. 4
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies, 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 Of equality
regard to the lots, which viii not be put up
publicly for sale, (although they usually bring a
premum,) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable.
Until an Office is established in the city of Wash
ngton, applications will be punctually attended 10
al The present Office, in the east wing Of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Visiters are requested not to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds. -
VIM S. HUMPHREYS.
NJ B. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol Aug 27-3m
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
! r. STEER MERCHANT TAILOR,

is now opening another supply Of choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, 10 which ne
invites the attention of Members Of Congress,
Strangers, and Citizens.
The stock Is large and very complete, embrac-
ing almost every variety Of Gentlemens Goods,
usually kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
Nod, Washington Place, Seventh street.
May M-3tif
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MAGAZINE for September il

H a magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHlLIdNeron's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine OF Art for Sep
tember is one Of the best that has been issued.
Leslie's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September.
Godey's Ladys Book, Graham's Magazine, and
Putnam's Magazine, all Tor September, received
and for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
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lNl street, between + and @ streets Washing
ton. The next session viii commence on the
first Monday in September. The course Of in
struction embraces Ancient and Modern Ian
gusges, Mathematics, the Elements OF Naturs
and Moral Science, together with all the English
branches usually taught in the best schools. Cir
culars may be had at the school-room or at the
bookstores. Aug ll--eo4w
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5lisfsIlaaMns.
no SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF

THO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
u the House of representatives, gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal and 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 ior
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the ad-
journment of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent as to the character OF the
writing he may be required TO perform, and wiii
perform il upon the most reasonable terms Com
munications addressed to T. B. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner Of Al street and Missouri avenue, VIII meet
with prompt attention. References OF the highest
order. FEB 2-u
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

u J. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open,
IL ing another supply of choice SPRING and
tention Of Members Of Congress, strangers, and
citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
I'VE solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship and prices.
as- No. 4 Washington Place, Seventh street.
May l4-3tif
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lyI a native Of France, teacher of Modern Ian
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German
Translations made with correctness and punctu.
atty Professor Of Numesmatics, for the classf
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9Th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent Mt that place.
Sep 2l---du