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Washington CITY. ID. C.

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 un.
dersigned will devote himself assiduously 10 the
Prosecution OF Claims against the Government,
in the above Court, established in thscity by act
Of Congress, approved March, 1852 which has
cognizance 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 implied, with The
Government ofthe United States, or any Of its Of.
6cers or agents. When the claim is established in
this Court, and an appropriation made by Congress
for the purpose, the claimant will be paid at the
Treasury of the United States.
All Claims against the Government must bence-
forth be prosecuted in said Court and not before
Congress as heretofore.
M THOMPSON,
attorney and Counselor al Latr,
WASHINGTON CRY, d. q.
ADril Ql-lmtf
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i for the current year The list is now open
and every subscriber Of 50 so will be entitled to
|. An impression of a Plate, by J. T. Willmore,
A. r. A., from the original picture, by j. Chalon,
r. A., A Water Party"
H. A volume containing thirty Wood Engra-
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byron's
poem of" Child Hsrolde !" and
Ill. The chance of obtaining OF the Prizes
TO be allotted at the general meeting in April,
which will include
The right 10 select for himself a valuable work
Of art from one of the public exhibitions.
Siatueites in bronze Of Her Majesty on horse
back, by I. ThorneycroA
Copies in bronze, from original Model in re-
lief by X. Jefferson, of The entry of the Duke of
Wellington into Madrid
Statpeues in porcelain or parian
Proof impressions Of large Autograph, by T. n.
Mcguire, after the original picture by w r. Firth,
r. A., The Three Bows from Moleres Bour.
geois Gentilhomme.n
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR a. MAURY, Booksellers. Jan. "a
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A RRIvAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile

IA aud other Books.-Odds aud Ends from an
old Drawer by Werdna Relnyn, M. D.
Pppns and Pies, by Stirling Coyne.
Charade Dramas for the drawing room. Ia Anne
Bowman
Pleasures, Objects and Advantages OF Litera
ture, by the Rev. Robert Arts WiIenoil.
'eir Of Sewood, by Mrs. Gore.
Matilda Lonsdale the eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams.
a Tour round my Garden.
Hdred the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton Cros-
and
Eastwood Priary, or Morlimer's College Life.
Horses and Hounds, practical treatise on their
management, by " Scrutator"
Outlines of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory at Gessen, by DR.. Heinrich
W'll translated fromthe German by Daniel Breed
M. d., of the United States Patent Office.
The Forest in Exile, by Capt Wayne Reid.
On Sale at TAYOR Il MAURY'S
Jan. "a Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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THE NATIONAL HOTEL,

/ IHIs CIIy- VIII DC Tc-UptHtH TOT IHt Tt-
Il cepton of guests on the 9th Of this month.
The removal OF the Kitchen from the basement TO
the Of the building and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly TO the
convenience and comfort Of its guests. The table
will be furnished with the best the markets can
afford, and served in the best style, and expense
or labor will be spared TO render the house, in
every respect equal 10 any in the country. The
subscriber, therefore, trusts that generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended to the house. Persons de-
string TO procure rooms for the winter, can do so
at any time after the GOTH by calling at the Hotel
f. ID. WILLARD.
Washington city, November Ia, 1854.
Nov left
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CLOTHING.


A Complimentary Card and Invitation 10
the Public.
SyXTHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
w DRIED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, ! will trade on one hundred dollars,
and when / have earned one thousand dollars,
| will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
so increase my business and capital in proper
ton" | will never take credit or give my own,
promise to pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. j will keep down my
penses, and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income, and will deal
fairly with all men Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring, well as the import and export trades
during these last five and twenty years, have en-
abled GEORGE p. FOX, U. S. A., u. S. NJ, Tailor,
and Flnventeur des Modes, TO progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street a few years ago, 10 be the present
sole proprietor of the store 25 feet front by los feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. 32I BROAD
WAY.
1t is also equally true that with money, cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGE P. FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases al
ruinousy low prices, of fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE VESTINGs,
CASSIMERES,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who in want of discounted
money at any price or loss, owing TO an over
stocked market and the circumstances of hard
times, CA. ID. 1881
FOX-GEORGE P. FOX-whe most thankful
to the public for the liberal patronage received
still maintains his reputation for at all times sell
ing the most fashionable Of Custom, Pattern and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Goats, Overcoats, Vests Pantaloons,
Cloths, Cassimeres, Velvet Vestings, &C., &c, and
is determined not 10 be outdone in liberaliiy of
dealing, nor undersod by the least the biggest
house in the trade He is also equally determined,
| TO the best of his ability, 10 employ merorious
laboring class of Journeymen Tailers; and others
who are suffering dreadful prvations for want of
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date, until The beginning of the year 1855, the
resources OF his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free of profit on the cost of all his goods
| combined with his own gratuitous services, 10 his
friends and the public, 10 be considered sort
Of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
Departments, the Executive, Officers of the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens, the pres
ent imperative duty of solvent tradssmen and
merchants TO employ their fellow-men, aid and
assist the inauguration OF better state of trade
all over the world from the commencement of the
| New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
| five. am, felow-citizens, representing one of
the links of Commerce0 yours truly, ever grateful
| and obliged,
GEORGE P. FOX,
! g. United States Leader Of Fashions,
| r .....s Headquarters, No 32l broadway,
e: L. s. GEORGE p. FOX.
. 1893 Dec -
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d. ARE PENSION BoOKs.-" Lands in

ID ARE PENSION BOOKS.-s' Lands in
III Illinois TO Soldiers of the Late War" giving
the names of each soldier to whom a patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
district for services in the late war, with Eng
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. 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 for the rejection suspension.
For sale in Washington by
TAYLOR a. MAURY
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NEW AND IMPORTANT BoOKs.-Is-

IN rael and the Genrles 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 emf
nent Divines ofthe Church of England
Letters and Remains of the late Rev. w. II
Hewitson, 2 vols
The Works of the Rev Edward Bickersteth Is
vols.
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF the Rev
VIM. Jay, of Bath.
Scripture Testimony 10 the Messiah, by John
Pyne Smith, d. d. For sale by
GRAY u BALLA NTYNE
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DURE sILvERwARE.--A Magnificent

DURE SILVERwARE.--A Magnificent
IL assortment.-M. w. GAIT 81 BRO call al
tenion TO their unusually large assortment OF Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers solid silver Casters.
Silver Cups and Saucers, Gobeis.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers
Cake Knives Fruit Shovels Sugar Siflers
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups Pickle Knives
and Forks
Olive Spoons, Salad Tongs, Vegetable Forks
Fruit Knives, Ice longs, Desert Knives
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies',
Ice Cream Knives Salt Cellars
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives Tea Stralners.
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks OF
every variety
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c.
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 10 our customers Being
Of our own manufacture, IL is warranted pure sill
yer, and offered AT low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city 10 this country.
M. w. GAIT 81 BRO,
Sign Of the Golden Eagle
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th streets.
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LAW NOTICE,
Brown, stanton, and Walker.

WIN. T. BROWN, FRED p. STANTON,
wv and ]. KNOX WALKER, have formed a
partnership for practising law in the Supreme
Court OF The United States, and the Court OF
Claims in Washington, and in the Courts of Ten
nessee. Offices in Washington and Memphis
One of the parties will always be found al either
place, and letters addressed 10 them will receive
prompt attention. April 2l-tfeod
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IMPORTANT BOUNTY-LAND BOOK
i Just issued second edition of Triplett'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 TO pen
sions; TO officers and soldiers Of the revolution,
their widows and children; TO army and militia
invads and their widows TO navy and marine
invads, their widows and children; and to bounty
lands provided for by every act from The Revolu-
ton 10, and including that of March 3, 1855; so
arranged as TO be intelligbe 10 every claimant.
This work is highly recommended by the Com
missioner of Pensions. Price So, mailed free 10
any part of the United States, Except California;
TAYLOR IL MAURY, Bookstore,
April 81 near 9th ST.
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
C0NNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 35 HOURS TO CINCINNTIli
rHICAGO q MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The only Railroad Roufe from The Lo,oey
Mlss,sS,lp, to rhs atlantic!
TINE FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HOURS
ST- The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
.1ik2.6d the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily lSundays excepted) al o'clock, a. M, and
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
81. LouIs daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect al Alton (only IS miles
rom 81. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
winchester at 2, a. m, take the cars at Alton at
~, a M and arrive at Chicago the morning
10 time 70 take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving st. Louis by the Reindeer
Al $50, p. M take the cars at Alton SATURDAY ex
cepieD at p M 10 time for the evening trains
rest
THIS line via Chicago and Mississippi Illinois
Cent al 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 10 points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids as well as
10 points on the Illinois river al and above Pekin
The trains OF the g. and NJ. railroad connect al
Carlinville, Virden, Springfield and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Waverly.
DanvIlle, Terre- Haute, Pekin, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jackson vile
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle
ES- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets TO
Chicago, can be had al the Offices of the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
IA 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.
E. HEATING, Supt G. & M. r. r.
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John II. BUTHMANN, Importer and
u Dealer In Wine, Brandy, Cigars. sc.

~ Dealer In Wine, Brandy, Cigars. &c.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Four
and-a-laf and Sixth streets, has received his IN.
stock and assortment OF the above, consisting
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port OF various grades, Cham
payne, in quarts and pints, different ~rands.
great variety Of Rhine Wine, some OF u
sparkling.
Also, ST. Peray sparkling red and white Clarei
at prices from SO so per dozen 10 the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds OF Wine.
Also very superior Cognac, pale and dark,
Schedam Gin, Jamaica Rum fine old Whts-
key, Irish Malt, Cordials, and Havana Cigars.
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HARPER's MAGAZINE for June, at

L AKFERS MAGAZINE for June, at
Ill SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore
Fanny Ferns new book second series of her
Leaves.
Reginald Lyle, by Miss Pardoe.
Rival Beauties, or Love and Diplomacy.
knickerbocker Magazine, for June,
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer.
Dickens's Household Words for June.
Ali the new books and magazines received as
fast as published, and for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTONS Bookstore,
Odeon Building, corner Al street
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Under GARMENTS FOR THE SEA-
" son.-The largest and best assortment Of all
qualities, will be found at
WALL 81 STEVENS,
322, Penn. avenue, next door TO Iron Hall.
Jams News
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THROUGH TICKETS.

MOUND TRIP licRet 70 WarrentoH, from
*Passengers for Luray, and New Market will
take the train leaving Alexandria al o'clock,
a. m on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays,
connecting with the stages at Culpeper Courl
House.
xPassengers for Lynchburg will take the train
leaving Alexandria al O'clock, a. m. on Mon
days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, connecting with
the stages at Charlottesville.
IL Passengers for the White Sulphur Springs
will take the train leaving Alexandria daily con
Meeting with the stages at Staunton.
Freight trains running daily, Sundays ex
cepted Per order W. B. CROCKETT,
June III Agent
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LAW NOTICE.
SHALL hereafter have an Office perma-

law
II SHALL hereafter have an office perma-
i neniy 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. H. Ivy. Attorney al Law, New Or
leans, who has been associated with me in the
practice in that city, and who will continue TO at
tend TO any business there which may be placed
in my charge.
]. ID. B. DE BOW
Late Superintendent Of Census.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 90, 1855.
Apr 2l-lawlm
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lN Work.-The May Flower and Miscellane
Gus Writings, by Harriet Beecher Stowe
The Country Neighborhood, by Miss T. A. Du-
puy, author of The Conspirator, &c, &c.
Fosters First Principles of Chemistry, Illus
trated. Adapted specially for classes
Tri-coored Sketches in Paris, during the years
lS31-2-3
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS Bookstore,
Aprn ~ 9th ST.
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ZINE JEWELRY.-I have just received
IL new supply of the latest styles of Jewery
and have just finished fine lot of pure silver
ware, such Tea Sets, Goblets, Cups, Spoons
Forks, Ladies, Butter, Fish, and Pie Knives
Napkin Rings, &c, &c All of which will sell
al much lower prices than is usually asked for the
same quality Of goods al other establishments in
this CITY, and will warrant every article as repre-
scented al time of sale. III. o. HOOD,
Ais Penn. avenue between IA and 9Th streets
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EDITION or CUANNINC.

DEUPIEPs EDITION Of CLAIMING.
Il Works Of Rev. Dr. Claiming, in six volumes,
bound Price SO IS
The same six volumes bound in three Price
two dollars.
Memoirs Of William Ellery Claiming, 3 vols
Price 81 70, with Portrait engraved on steel.
Ware on the Formation OF the Christian Char
acter. Price so cents
large supply Of the above Just received az
TAYLOR a. MAURYS
March 10 BOOKSTORE near Ninth .,rco,
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EW BOOT AND SHOE STORE

nj EW BOUT AND SHOE STORE
In Samuel w. Taylor 81 Co, have opened the
spacious New Store on Penn. avenue, next 10
Messrs. Geo., & T. Parker's opposite Browns
Hotel, for the sale of Ladies', Gentlemen's Misses
Boys and Servants BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS
and SLIPPERS.
In opening this establishment our aim is TO be.
come popular by keeping good articles at very low
prices.
Heterogeneous have been made with the best
Northern Manufacturers for a regular supply OF
every article exclusively 10 our order.
BY respectful attention 10 the wants of those
who will favor US with call, we hope 20 merit
their future confidence and patronage
s. w. TAYLOR 81 Co
Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel
Aup 2e-lw
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Real Estate, Bounty Land, and General
Agency, at Washington City.

THARLES X SHERMAN, Attorney al Law,
~ and JAMES e. WALKER, Of Tennessee,
late Reading Clerk in the House OF Representa-.
lives have associated themselves together for the
purpose of prosecuting Claims against the Gov
eminent, either before the recently established
Court Of Claims, Congress, the several Execu-
tive Departments
others, involving legal questions, they will be aided
by Mr.. CHARLES E. SHERMAN, well known here and
in the South and West, an experienced lawyer.
They will give personal and prompt attention 10
all business entrusted 10 them and particularly 10
Bounty Land Cases well as 10 Renting, Leas
ing, Selling, and Purchasing Real Estate.
They beg leave TO refer 10 members and ex-
members OF Congress in the several States and
Territories, and 10 the correspondents of Mr.
Charles E. Sherman.
Office No. Ais Third street, one door north Of
Gadsbys Hotel. April 2I-eod
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"ANTED--A Situation as Teacher of
w English, Mathematics, and Latin; also, the
rudiments of Greek, if desired All OF which viii
be taught in the most approved manner.
The applicant is an experienced teacher OF
good address, and will furnish the best references
both in regard 10 character and ability
None but liberal salary need be offered.
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK,
Dec S-ti Pittsfeld Massachusetts
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DAPER MoIsTENER.--A New Inyen-

il ton for Moistening the leaves of Copying
Book. Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Moisten
ny 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
10 general use.
The following are few complimentary opin-
ions of the Press
PAPER MoIsTENER-A new and very neat use
full invention for mostening 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
ohgue. 1t is patent article, vary simple and
cheap, and will be universally adopted as soon as
| IS seen.-Boaom ITaaSc't pt, Sept. 1854.
PAPER MoISrENER.-A new invention for mois-
enng postage stamps envelopes, sheets in
copying book, counting bank bulls, &c. The
common way OF molstening stamps with the
tongue is very disagreeable aud inconvenient !;
also the usual way OF wetting sheets in copying
book, by using a brush which has 10 be dipped in
water, is inconvenisnt and very difficult 10 give
paper an even moisture, which is very desirable
for copying letters. This article obviates these
difficulties besides being useful for various other
purposes. II is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general USE Boston Post,
Sept, 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A newly invented and very
useful little continuance for mostening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wettiEg sheets in
a copying book, &c. II costs but little, and will
save The tongue a good deal OF unpleasant work
Boston Traue2hsy, S6pt, 1854,
Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR ~ MAURY,
Jan. II Bookstore, near 9Th ST.
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
FINHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE

il ofthe Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose is now
open for the reception OF the remains Of decreased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies, in which such friends ef the dead, ~ may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves
The plan Of the lncorporaiors is one Of equality
u regard to the lots, which will not he put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring
PREMIUM making the early selections OF lots the
most desirable.
Until an oiiceis established in the city Of Wash
ngton, applications will be punctually attended TO
al the present Office, in the east wing Of the build
ng'on entering the Cemetery
Visitors are requested not 10 drive fast through
he Cemetery grounds.
VIM $. HUMPHREYS.
N. b. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north Of the Capitol. Aug 27--3m