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Agency AND \ 9 2, ST :lcsEs az GENERAL

JOSEPH B. PLEASANTS,
D ECENTLY dismissed from the Third
HI Auditors Office, Treasury Department. will
attend 10 any business intfusted 10 him before Con
gress Court of Claims, or the various Departments
Of Government Particular attention paid 10 all
classes of accounts whether regular or suspended,
and to claims arising under Contracts he refers 70
the numerous officers of the army, and others, who
have had their business promptly, intelgibly, ard
faithfully attended to in his Official capacity aUong
them Lieutenant General Winfield Scott.
NIB American editors who publish tits notice
may command his services To any reasonable extent.
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natural uterine secredons, by REMOVING the causes
by which they sse arrested checked, and by Civ
ing tone and health 70 the general SYSTEM they are
therefore efectuAl remedy In all cases Of difficult
painful, or obstructed menses having been used In
multudes Of cases, in the private practice of the
original proprietor, with singular success In which
they have proved TO be Of the highest value and eff
caey. Price so cents. 9AfT3s s4t kA. "
DIR. BROTHERS. DIAPH0RETIC POWDERS.
These Powders form very valuable Anodyne, Di
aphoretic and Sudorifc compound. They are bAne
fcially administered in Fever st. Anthony's Fire. or
Eryspelas; Diarrhea, Dysentery, Cholera Morbus;
and in all cases where anodyne, combined with
sudorifc, is required In these diseases, II should
be administered in small doses II is also applicable
govt, collie, and gripping pains, &C. II promotes per
SEPARATION without increasing the heat of the body and
produces constant moisture of the skin for great
length of time while it allays irritation and gives
rest. so cents sep 15-eodly
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. GLENW00D CEMETERY.

Corner Of 10th street. over the Saving 5
s45ff5sf + ysf7hfsr Bank. t1AaF TT = [
VyHIS Cemetery ts laid out ON the plan of
- the celebrated Greenwood Of New York and
situated on the high ground distant one and GUAR
ter miles north Of the Capitol North Capitol ntreet
received charter from Congress- sppropriatnr their
ground forever " burial purposes making Gee title
tothe ptrchsser and prohibiting all encroschinests
from Legislation otherwise which is Of vast impor-
they have placed them ori has becomea custom in ali
cities, when the burial ground has become valuable
for other purposes 70 sell It and throw the dead pro-
mscuousy into one large pit and legzl easufsn can
N. b. Office open nom 10 toi2 A. M, where pamph-
let's containing The charter, bylaws, and map Of
the grounds, and all other information can be OBJ
YEY, No 4i0 7th street or any other Undertaker
will be promptly attended 70. june ls--Iy
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,O0K FULL UF WIT AND HUMoR.
Recently published, by
ID. APPLfTON q co.,
4. 346 aud 34S Broad,oag, Nep York,
THE WIN LES;

ID. PLfTON q co.,
Nos. SAG and 34S Broad,oag, Neso York,
THE WINKL LES;
Or, The Merry Monomanfacsi
A N AMERICAN PICTURE, with Portraits Of
"A the Natives BY the author Of :" Wild Western
Scenes."9 2vols. l2mo., paper, IS cents, or VOL
cloth, 81. N M J u
This new American book by the author Of !" Wild
most witty and talented book from an American PEN
OF the authors previous book, published some years
since, some 81, 900 copies were sold.
CHARACTERS OF THE STORY.
Edith winkle--The Merry Widow. qt
Waltcr-Her Rafting Soma Nothing"
Lucy-Her Daughter-in love with Mr.. Lowe.
Miss wilsome Winkle--An Old Maid Sisterin-
Law TO the Widow and Monomanic on Whist
Napoleon Wrinkle Brother Of Wilsome, and a Mo
nomaniac on the subject Of the Great Nspoleon's
Battles.
Ralph Koland--Instruncnt Of the Jesuits.
Colonel Oakdale-Monomanlac on the subject Of
virginia--His Daughter love with Walter.
John Dowly-An Old acknowledgements on
hi First Love
Edward Lowe-Earl Of Hilton-incognito
Bell and Blanche Arum--Rich Daughters Of re-
ir ID Patent Piii-Maker. r..
Susan and Sally Crude Daughters of rich
Br ,wer.
ar. Nitre.
Mrs. N.-yrgnia's Aunt
Miss Griselda Guasct "A retired MiIliner sfteTwsrd
Mrs. ~ Winkfe.
Mrs. Acrid-N. WIS Housekeeper.
Harold Polen-A Poet.
Rev. Mr.. Amble.
Tom. Snobson--Son Of Banker Monomanao on
Beauty.
Mr.. Hbber-Sh opkeeper.
Dick Blotter-Hfs Clerk
Sergeant Blore -Napoleon's Chief Subordinate.
Old Dibble- Widows Gardener.
Davy--His Son.
f,iddy Bagglc-widow's Maid
Bill Dizzle-T The Frog Catcher.
Abraham Iaban---A jew.
David Dcal-Quaker Spectator.
Mr.. McCrabbed--A Scotchman. -t..ss.t-s
Edith--His Sister. 49,. =
Mr. Rawson- Scotch LAWYER AAh
Dew---A King Charles Spaniel.
George Professionalism Student.
Professor Point
His Daughters.
Mr.. Glasa-~An Actor. @E EFEt
Dela-IIis Daughter. vE ErEfec
Mrs.. Edwards loves Houseteepsr.
DR. Prangle--0f Babbleton.
Mr.. Plastic-Potcian.
Flora Blount The Widows Sister living in New
York Mopomaniac on Novel Reading
1ilnor q Co.--New Workers..
Or. McGab--Scotch Physician.
Mrs. acknowledgements on Aristooracy. II
Colonel Ball onomaniac on Duels
Countess Hilton--IIowe's Mother
Mrs Honoria FImble-lnstrument Of the Jesuits.
Patrick McClusky .Bar-keeping office-seeker.
Mr. Bell hicehoder.
Mr.. Booze- Private Secretary 70 Secretary Of
Stlte.
Father Xayier--Jesuit Chief & 'a
Editors Washington Organ.
Henri Cour dc Lion. III !.
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UYNCTRRENTi MONEY AND LAND
u Warrants bought and sold Drafts on all the
principal cities s6ld 70 suit purchasers
Highest rates paid for Trans. Alleghany Bank Bank
Of Kanawha, Va, and Selden, Withers, Cos notes.
y y N --T- 80 IN HAMILTON g. FAINT
No. asa Penn. avenue, Washington, D. Q.
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PROCLAMATION

IMPORTANT NOT1CE.--The best mate
u rial and the best work only allowed In The SHIRTS
made and sold by WIN. II. FAULKNER, the only
practical Shirt Maker In the city OF Washington, Try
and temper Gentlsmcn measured, and coed IT
guaranteed in all cases. ~
Orders attended 10 with despatch Please nots the
address. SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
Pennsylvania avenue, between
Third and Fouranda-Haif sts, south sida.
dec 5-lyd s-s
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law Ann CLAIM AGENCY.

LAW AND CLAIM AUENOHs
vUyHE undersigned will continue 70 practice in the
III various courts Of this District and attend 70 the
aynment He will also attend to the unfinished agen
oy business Of vespasian Ellis, Esq
y Z, - y FERDINAND MOULTON,
e Washington City.
Mcmillan Eso. n authorised TO close up all my
busi ness connected with claims upon the govern
msnt- 3f g43 rrYro
Z INV l8--1y lt s7a 4ifs W hA1lo.
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TyHAs. c. TUCKER, Washington, =. g,
~ Attorney and Agentfor Claims, and Oommsson-
Wild and hapay pensions Obtained also bounty land
for seryices in al he wars in which the United States
havs been engaged and for the services Of volunteers
in the Texas Revolution OF 1886 Having copies q
urepared to give prompt attention 70 the claims Of all
Who served, ard Of the heirs Of those who Ged or
were killed while In the service: ms
Office and residence, No 51s Maryland avenue
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MIsCELLANEOUs.

GENTLEMEN OR FAMILIES
- can be accommodated with Board, on reason-
able terms at No s27 Pennsylvania avenue, between
4 NAV 28--Sm Mrs. j. v. SlocON.
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EfOR sALE.-Is, 900 bushels Mill OHaI,
ia such as Middlings, Shipstuf, and Shorts
Persons in want will find Il 10 their advantage 70
give us a call and learn our prices
Corn and background Corn Meal daily wholesale
and retail. }. DOUGLAS a. Co,
Oh 2ailT9 ecpot Penpsyvsnia avenue
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mr.. Z. d. WKTGH7T,s 1n7SiiinE sorofG-

~ lous antidote, for the permanent cure Of Corr
sumption and all other forms of Scrofhous Diseases
This Medicine is prepared by an eminent physiciIn
which time he has constantly used Il with the most
unbounded success, and created for II reputation
in private practice, unequaled in the history Of med
icne. II acts Immediately upon the blood cleansing
it from all scrofalous humors impurities renova.
ting. and by its magic powers invgoratng the whole
system; in proof OF which, hundreds OF respectable
witnesses from the doctors private practice have
given in their testimony and enreAt those suffering
from any scrofnlous affection TO call upon them and
satisfy themselves. treatise on scrofuous diseases
can be had gratis At Principal Depot 400 Broadway,
and at Drug stores generally.
CHARLES ST0c n 3 CO., Agents for Washington
city, d. c.; HENRY LEADBEfTRR. Fairfar street
COOK Co., King street. Alexandra, Va
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~ rs..ssaft ~ CHOLERA.
A. CERTAIN Cnre for this Disease may
n be found in the use Of Perry Davs's Vegetables
PAIN KILLER

r..s. rs CHOLERA.
~ CERTAIN Cnre for this Disease may
"A be found in the use Of Perry Davis's Vegetables
~ PAIN KILLER.
avra rs DuBuoUE, Iowa, May s, 1855.
GKSrLxHxs: feel under obligations 70 you Cor The
benefit have received from your invaluable Pain
Killer. hta
We have had some cholera here on the Mississippi
thus early in the season. few days since, assisted
in Staying OUT and burning OF our ctizens who
was supposed TO have died with the disease. The
NEXT morning was taken with severe vomiting, ac-
companied with coldness OF the extremities. Warm
covering and hot publications. failed TO restore warmth
Ny wfe's family, who had used the Pain Killer with
success during the cholera season in Buffalo In 1s49,
advised TO take it. 1 took two doses, at intervals
of fifteen minutes. A fine perspiration ensued, and
the next dey, barring little weakness was well,
II may have been an attack OF ague but, whether
agne or cholera, It answered my purpose. l4f5...
Since my recovery, find that several Of our citi-
xens have used the Pain Killer as remedy for cho-
icrs, and pronounced il good. therefore take plea
sure in Recommending Il TO still more extensive
notice. -. $500 800 - - y. e
Yours, truly, W. M. CRoIzER,
Attorney-atlAw.
Perry Davis a Son. Providence, Rhode Island.
The Pain Killer is sold by Gray a Ballantyne, and
John 7. Mortimer. Washington, d. @.
~ SIM ~ 49, - IL -.
nR- l.. h. WRIGHT's Tastcless Liquid
~ Cstharhc, or Family Physic.
This is the best cheapest and most efficient cathar
tic ever offered 10 the public. ftao
II is tasteless lthesby avoiding the nauseating ef
fects Of Pills, 0is SIENNA, &c,) and produces no gri-
ping effects Unlike all other pureztivcs IL searches
10 the bottom of the disease thoroughly cleansee
the stomach and leaves the bowels entirely free from
costiveness. No family should be without IL.
Children drink IL readily and without forcing and
no medicine is more highly recommended BY the
medical faculty. = ~ el,alsr8l ~ tslg1g Eff
Give Il fair trial. and then Judge for yourselves.
III aan be had Wholesale and retail Of M 1r
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wILLIAM q. DEALE

WILLIAM q. DEALE
Tenders his services to the public generally, as
MEASURER OF ALI. KINDS OF WORK CON.
gB NEOTED WITH BUILDING.
Office on ID street, near 9TH. second story,
Near Patriotic H~ut. Washington. jan y
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MITCHELL's UNIVERSAL ATLAS.

CONTAINING Maps Of the various Em-
~ pires, Kingdoms, States and Republics Of the
World, with special Map of each of the United
States including new and correct Maps Of the Ter
ritories Of Kansas and Nebraska.
Mitchells Universal Atlas is composed Of seventy
five imperial quarto sheets, on which are engraved,
in the very first style OF the graphic art one hundred
and twenty-nlne Maps, Plans, and Sections, repre-
senting all the known countries on the globe and the
results Of the latest geographical discoveries, incu
ding those Of the most recent date by Wilkes Nicol
let Fremont, and De Haven.
The geography Of the different divisions Of the
Western Hemisphere (the portion Of work of this
kind most interesting TO American readers is oxhb-
be found in any other work Of the kind hitherto pub
lished and besides authentic delineations of all -
States and Territories Of the Union, In counts ths
Atlas contains correct maps Of the Brit. Al North
South American States and Colonies ,oans
Of the Empires, Kingdoms, Repr' ol;cs ana smaller
divisions OF Europe and of the rDc;ns, ~
Asia, Africa, and oceanics the latter Including Ma
nsSsd A. hsndsc aho Poynesis the whole
coored represer aton Il the height Of the principal
world. ~ - N - P.-NSf = -
hae Map is colored in the highest style Of art and
inces, Departments, Counties, or other divisions in
tended to be represented by it and together, const
tute an authentic work ofrcfercnce valuable alike to
the man Of business and the student in department
OF knowledge every year becoming more absolutely
necessary to be understood by all classes. ifs
This work, as usually published, is handsomely and
substantially bound. IT can DO furnished, however,
in any style Of binding from the simplest to the rich.
est and most ornamental SO as to render It equally
suitable to schools, academies, private and public
libraries, or as an establishment FOR tho centretabe
The plates upon which this work is printed were
engraved with much care and at great expense, and
are now brought up 10 the present time, enabling the
publisher TO present new edition, which, for cor
RICHNESS, style Of execution, and real utility surpasses
any work Of the kind heretofore published in this
any other country. Z
In order to bring this valuable and comprehensive
the price has been reduced from I'M 70 S1o n which
price it will be furnished TO subscribers IN substan-
tial binding or in more ornamental binding ct the
difference Of cost In addition. al ~ VI ~
sfM CHARLES DESILvER,
Publisher and Bookseller
No. 25a, Market street. Philadelphia.
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MEDIcAL ADyERTIsEMENTs.l
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA

TWO ali persons afflicted with Sexual dis
III ease, such a. Seminal Weakness, Impotence,
Gonorrhes. elect, Syphilis, &c. 4c. ...,l.
The Howard Association Of Philadelphia, N view
Of the awful destruction Of human life and health,
caused by Sexual diseased and the deceptions which
are pracsed upon the unfortunate victims Of such dis
eases by quacfs have directed their consulting Sur
geon as charitable act worthy of their name, 70 give
medical advice gratis, 70 all persons thus afflicted,
(malo or fsmae,) who apply BY letter, (postpaid,f
with description Of their condition, Gage occupa-
tion habits Of life &c.,) and in cases Of extreme
poverty and suffering 70 furnish medicines free Of
charge. a ss W
The Howard Association is q benevolent Institu.
tion established by special endowment for the relief
Of the sick and distressed afflicted with "Vrulent
and Epidemic diseases and Its funds can Be used for
no other purpose. 1t has now q surplus Of means,
which the Directors have voted TO advertise the above
notice. lis needless 70 add that the Association
commands the highest Medical skill of the age.
Il Address, (post-paid) Dr.. Geo. 3. Calhoun, Con-
sultng Surgeon, Howard Association, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. N h@g ~ f;s4s aG ~ gR
BY order Of tho Directors,
EZRA d. HEARTWELL, President
GMo. FAIRCHILp, Secretary. s9
mar 80-deo&wly
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PRONFEKi,H COHNETT HAND.

Lsader J. NJ: PRosrrRr- Conductor, p. Prosrrar---
u. WEBER. Cotillion Conductor s 4.
HAVING associated In orr band some
Of the most scientific and best sklled musicians
in this city, we p pared 20 attend Military Pa
rsdee, Balls, or Private Parties with any number Of
pieces Residence, opposite the Marine BARRACKS.
nov 2e-41v II
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HAS constantly on hand, and offers TO the public
IL for cash, an excellent assortment OF fashion.
able rcady-made Clothing and Furnishing Goods
mar 2e--eodly #i 87as T3 IA
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These Pills are very efIicacous In relieving very
severe Coughs Pains In the Chest and Irritation OF
the Lungs They are very valuable safe. mild, bu,
effective remedy, not only for these affections, but
also for tickling in the throat structure Of the lungs
bronchitis, and other Pulmonary difficulties. They
are very highly priced by many persons Price Is
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DIR, BROTHERS. FEMALE PILLS.

Especially Designed for Fsmdle Complaints.
The constitution always suffers more or less when
any Of the secretions or discharges, established BY
the laws of nature arrested retarded but from
none does more evil arise than from obstruction OF
suppression Of the mcpses This IL sure In time TO
bring n train Of complicated and obstinate dis
eases, such pains in the head, back lons and alb
domen; determination Of blood 70 the head, and con-
scquent dizziness cold extremities, but especially
cold feet loss Of appetite, costiveness and general
debility; Congh, Population Of the Heart, Hectic
Fever and Consumption. The reestsblishrnent Of
the CatameDtal evacuation, whenever checked or
pended is indispensable 70 health, and tho continu
ance life. Al III h5f IS ftg
The design Of these Pills is the restoration Of the
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And by all Druggists everywhers.
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DR. BRoTHERsl BROWN OINTMENT.

OF affections ~ he sksn, sueb us letter or Salt
Kheum. or Dow Worm, or ST. Anthony's Fire. or
Eryspelas; Tor al itching affections, eruptions Of
the skin, sore nipples, chapped hands, chibains sore
and iniamed eyed, cbappings and excoriatons about
the nose and lips; the neck thighs and armpits Of
children; for scalds and burns, bruises swelIings
and piles This is article Of great efficacy; one
which has given general satisfaction, and which has
effected great cures. Price % centa
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a L. GREGORY, dealer in stoves and
As Tin Ware Roofing, Spoutng, and all kinds
Of Tin and Copper Ware made to order, Alexandra,
Va. mar BO--Iv
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Institution of Learning

DOR YOUNG LADIES'
Il The Religious Ladies of Mount Carmel have the
honor Of informing their acquaintance and the public in
general that they have opened Thbodaux parish Of
Lafourche, day and boarding School for Young Ladies'
The of instruction is similar to that pursued
by other boarding schools of the countthat is to say
Writing, Gramnar, Geography, Arithmetic, Elements of
Geometry Natural Philosophy, ETC. History and Literature
will also be taught.
The scholastic year is divided into two sessions the first
commencing the st of October and ending the l4h
of March the second commencing the 10Th of March,
and ending on the Sd Monday of August.
ConditiOns-BOar6ierS.
The price of boarding. comprising general instruction in
French and Englshis $lS0per payable in advance
hat thecomnencement of each session. charge of $6
will be made for bed entering the institution.
Washing and mending per session Sl5 o0
Lessons Piano and use of instrument per month 00
Day Scholars.
French and English branches, per month, each s3 90
Both branches together = ss ) 90
For further particulars apply to the Lady Superior 81
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Sc0tt's "Little Giant" Corn and Cob Mill,
Patented May 16ab, 1854.
FOR TIE 9 Q e E OF

T>HE ATTENTION Of PLANTERS FARMERS,
i and Stockholders In general respectfully called to
this Mill the most important article Of the kind now in
only well adapted for grinding Cob Meal for Stock
but rts for the table and especially Bread Meal from
not fully ripe dry in the iall.
In setting this Mi mechanic or frame work is wanted
only requiring to be fastened floor or platform. Eas
adjusted and used by any b dy, even child.
The LITTLE GIANT has received the first premiums at
the Agricultural Fairs of Missouri Kentucky Mary
and other States and that in the complimentary
manner well the ready concentrations from the
thousands witnessing its performance
These Mills guaranteed in the most positive manner;
and No. warranted to grind 10 bushels Of feed hour
with horse and offered tthe low price Of $50 all
ple ready for attaching the te nNo at $75 grinds 20
bushels per hour with horses.
Manufactured by Scott Burt ST. Louis Scott Kockbee,
Baltimore; Scott Hedges, Cincinnati.
From the Cincinnati Daily Times
The LITTLE GIANT."-By invitation called at the
tabshment Of Scott Hedges, yesterday, witness the
operations Of what the inventor has denomna,ed the Little
Giant Corn and Corn Cob MIL" If ever name was well ap-
Piled tits in the present instance. The mill weighs only
tached to en-foot shaft it eats up and cob with
vengeance It is got up an improvement on the best
patent Of this kind STAINED and is simple in its
construction that be put together and set in motion in
twenty minutes and afterwards be adjusted and used with
ease ny anybcdy. 1t will grind with ease from ~ to IA
bushels per hour.
To the farmer this m so simple in its construction oc-
cupyng 50 little space, propelled by power always on hand
ana furnished at he exceeding low price of $50 affords
OF the greatest convenience that Wher
ever they have been introduced they have uni ,ersa favor
Let every one interested in agricultural pursuits call at Scott
Hedges No Water street, examine and see in opera
tion. &h
- For sale ii Thibodanx by the undersigned, who has
one In operation, which he win be pleased to exhibit
ian27 BF HOLDEN
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dbe dbibooauf Minerpa

Is published every Saturday morning. Price,
Five Dollars per annum-payable at the lime of sub.
scribing. Single copies, Ten Cents
ADVERTISEMENTS viii be inserted the rate of One Dol
lar per s1qare of lines less for the rs and Fifty
Cents for every subsequent insertion. liberal discount
made those who advertise by the year thirty Dollars
year will ch urged for half column OF Patent Medicine
Advertising, aud of greater length admitted on any
terms.
PERSONAL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of per
sona nature such arg deemed to be Of public
interest may inserted advertisements at the option
of the eitor) by being paid for in advance.
OBITUARY NOFICES-Not exceeding three lines will be
cheerlly inserted without charge but those of greater
length, viii be rated advertisements.
CORRESPONDENTS are informed that notice whatever
will be taken of any communication intended for insertion
unless accompanied by the and address Of the writer
necessary for publication but guarantee of good
faith. J0NA. c. WHITE, lp,blisbsrs
LOUIS T. ANDERSON, u"i'iets