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OPLENDID PIANO Great bargains :

CPLENDID PIANOS, Great Bargains -
- The subscriber has Just received Two more OF
those very handsome Rosewood Pianos, iron
frames, seven octaves, which, for richness of tone
and finish, will compare most tavorably with any
other instruments tor sale in this District Those
hereiotora sold by the subscriber have given per
feet satisfaction, and the manufacturer intends 10
put them at such low price as to place them
within thu reach OF every family OF moderate
means.
Persons wiling TO purchase a superior and
really reliable Piano Of warranted durability are
respectfully invited 10 give these instruments tho
most critical examination. They will be disposed
Of on accommodating terms, either for cash or
app owed notes, and in every instance guaranty
will be given.
As there is n growing demand for this particu
lar manufacture, the subscriber has made arrange
ments tor constant supply.
Great bargains may expected.
w. c. ZANTZINGER.
Nov 12--6td
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NEW YEARS PRESENTs.-M. W
In GAIT 81 BRO, will open this day magnif
cent assortment of Watches, ,Jewelry, Silver Ware,
and Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, to which
they invite the attention OF purchasers.
M w. GAIT ~ BROTHER,
Jan 3-3t Penn. av, betw 9th and 10th st
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Posr OFFICE, Washington City. D. c.

NOVELTIES, Inventions, and Curiosities
IN in Arts and Manufactures-Pric so cents.
Gays Fables, profusely illustrated.
The Ladies' and Gentlemen's Letter Writer.
Shooting, by r. Bakey.
Just imported from England by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Oct IS bookstore near 9th ST.
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rUNO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
il the Honse nf RenresenfafIves.-An nentle.

rUNO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
II the House Of Representatives.--Ag gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as
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 TO do, either for
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 20 the character Of the
writing he may be required 10 perform, and win
perform il upon the most reasonable terms Com.
municaions addressed to p. b, T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner OF Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References ofthe highest
order. Feb 2-tf
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UyRAVELINC and Packing Trunks OF
all qualitics.--A large variety constantly on
hand, and for sale cheap BY
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DRESERVES, JAMS, SELS'
Marmalsde, &C., VIZ;
Peaches, Ounces, Damsons, Blackbernes
Strawberries and Raspberries, and FINE
Apple Preserves.
Black Currant Jelles, in half and one-pound
Jars.
jars. "a,
Grape, Ounce, Crab Apple, and Plums.
Pine Apple and Crab Apple Marnalades.
Peaches and Pine Apple in cans, hermeticaiiy
sealed, Jeles.
Pine Apple, Peaches, Green Cages, preserved
in brandy.
These Preserves, Jeilies, &C., are of the best
oualitv. nut up TO our order for our sales.
SHEKELL BROTHERS,
No. 40, opposite Centre Market.
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CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
y ScHooL~-The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where commodious build.
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Colum-
blan College, it will continue TO preserve the char.
acter Of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms: S12 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
AT small additional charge, the students will
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also to receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de.
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendence of the Principal
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $40 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers to the Faculty of the Columbian College !;
Col. J. l.. Edwards, Col Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; L. d. Gale, M. D., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office; and Pro
fessor G. C. Jeweu, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep21-tf
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TAYLOR & MAURY have the honor to

TAYLOR d MAURY have the honor 10
i announce the completion of preparations for
the festive season. 10 addition 10 their ordinary
stock, (Which has always been characterized by
elegance and vsriety,) they have received
choice selection OF beautifully illustrated and
tastefuly bound Books.
Articles of veru,' in Porcelain, Bronze, and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks, in papier macbe and rosewood.
Card Baskets, Inkstands, Ladies' Cabss.
Cigar Stands and Cases, Poriemonnaies
Taper Stands, &c.
Together with general assortment ofnovelties
remarkable for a combination Of the useful with
the ornamental, at prices suitable TO the artisan or
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9th street.
Dec "a
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1listeIIane1ns.
rENER. AZ AGENCY.--The undersigned

TENER. Al AGENCY.--The undersigned
JJ most re spectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and he public in general, here and esle
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 Will at
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting of houses, and general collecting bus
ness |; he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near iSth
rtreet
REFERENCES. -n
Hon. ]. G. Dobbn Secretary Of the Navy.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, President Of the Board Of Conn
mon Council
Gen. John M McCalla, attorney at Lao.
James III. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL q. TAYLOR.
AZ II
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MisrfIlaneGns.

urNC pAvNTS.--The Subscribers having
NJ been appointed agents OF the New Jersey zinc
COMPANY for the sale Of their superior ralnts are
prepared to execute orders for any Description, ue
iyered in Baltimore at the companys prices, ana
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and IS un.
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 q
protection to iron other metallic surfaces. II Is
a cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as durae
BILE covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, Sc.
The consumption of il il very large, and II has
given entire satisfaction. A
All the paints manufactured by the company are
of the highest excellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered ana aP,
10 keep soft and fresh in the kegs any reasonable
length OF time. In this respect, they are superior
10 any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN & SONS, Agents,
Apr -d3m No. 2, Camden ST., Baltimore.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
U. s. NAVY YARD, GosroRT, VA,
January 90, 1854.
To C. E. Detnsod, President N. J. zine Co, ~ =
SIR: A series Of experiments conducted by me,
with the utmost care, during the past three years,
upon ali tho various paints and artificial prepara-
tions for the preservation of timber, have led me
10 the important discovery that the White Zinc
Paint, manufacturedby the New Jersey Zinc Com
pany, serves as a perfect protection against the
ravages Of the marine worm, and the formation OF
barnacles whilst no other paint or preparation OF
any Kind combines the same protective effect.
I am now preparing full report on this lmPor-
tant subject to the Bureaus of Yards and Docks al
Washington, and shall send with il a complete Sc
res Of specimens of wood and metal plates, which
were covered with the different paints and pre-
i s.I,I ,Ir.N a attrsa
season, in salt water opposite this,,vy yard; all
of which illustrates in the most,tr sic g manner,
the invaluable qualities and decided iperiority OF
your White Zinc Paint over all ,ticr kinds
paints, especially for marine purposes
You are al liberty TO give full uo.-city to the
above stated fscts which are Of too much impor
tance TO be kept from the naval and commercial
world. am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES JARVIS,
Inspector U. 8. Navy Yard, GosPort, Va
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nAPER MOIsTENER.--A New Inven.

nAPER MOISTENER.-.A New Inven.
lion for Moistening the leaves OF Copying
Book, Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Moisten-
ing the Fingers when Counting Bank Wills 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
40 general use.
The following are few complimentary opn-
tons Of the Press:
p.pyR MoIsTENER-A new and very neat use-
ful invention for mostening post Office stamps,
envelopes, sheets in a copying book, counting
bank bills, &c. This does away with the Disagree
able method Of moistening sta mps, &c, with the
tongue. II is a patent article, vary simple and
cbean. and will be universally adopted as soon as
d is seen.-Boston TTanse'i ipf, Sept. 1904.
PAPER MorsTENER.-A new invention for mois-
ening postage stamps, envelopes, sneets IN
copying book, counting bank bills, &c. Inc
common way OF mo stening stamps with the
tongue il very disagreeabe and inconvenient /;
also the usual way Of weiting sheets IN acopy,ng
hook. by using a brush which has TO be dipped In
water Is inconvenient and very dlfficui TO give
naner an even moisture which is very desirable
,or convinp letters This article obviates these
difficulties, besides being useful for various other
purposes. Il is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general USE Boston Fosf,
Sept, 1854.
p.prp MorsTrSrr, newly invented and very
os.,pl little contriyance for moistening postage
.,nmus and envelopes, and for wetting shcets IN IN
: copyipg book &c. II costs but little, ana VIII
ave The tongue a good deal Of unpleasant work.
Boston TraveiLer, Sept, 1884.
"e'"' - TAYLOR 81 MAURY,
I.n II Bookstore, near 9th 81.
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TAKE NO TICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIvED.
~ w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
under the United States Hotel, would re-
spectfuly inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassimeres, and ,Vestings, Of the latest importa-
tion, and is prepared TO have them made up at
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner and at low rates of prices.
Having made arrangements to go into the
Ready-made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer to
those wishing 10 purchase stock of Cothing,
NOT inferior to any in this city, and not made up at
the north, as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment, and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season, at
low rates Of prices. He is enabled, therefore, to
compete with northern work in point OF prices !;
and as TO quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with call TO Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
at the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out of cloth or
cashmere, for the small sum of. f............$l5
Dress and Frock Goats, from ........$lO 10 $50
Over-coats Of different styles, from. .$l2 to go
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from.o..$3 90 TO $40
Silk and velvet Vests, from. ........S2 SO to $40
This stock Of Clothing is of superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
Of fancy artices-such as gloves, cravats collars,
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale of Scotrs Report OF
Fashions in this city.
Sent 14--tf
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A RRIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile

~ and other Books-Odds and Ends from an
old Drawer, by Werdna Retnyu, M. d.
Pippins and Pies, by Stirling Coyne.
Charade Dramas for the drawing room, bJ Anne
Bowman.
Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages OF Lltera-
mre. by the Rev. Robert Aris Wilenott.
Heir OF Selwood, by Mrs. Gore.
Matilda Lonsdale, or the eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams.
A Tour round my Garden.
HiIdred, the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton Cros-
and.
Eastwood Priary, or Mortimers. College Life
Horses and Hounds, practical treatise on their
management, by Scrutator"
Outlines of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory at Gessen, by Or. Henrich
Will: translated from the German by Daniel Breed,
M, d.. OF the United States Patent Office.
The Forest in Exile, by Capt. Mayne Reid.
On Sale at TAYOR q MAUhfo
Ian. "a Bookstore, near 9th st.
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NEW BOOKS.-Plato OH Immortality OF
IN the Soul, translated from the Greek by
Charles s. Stanford.
Florence Egerlon or, Sunshine and Shadows,
by the author of Clara Stanley, 6c.
Sketches OF Western Methodsm. Biographical,
Historical and Miscellaneous, illustrative OF Pho
neer Life, by Rev. Jas B. Finley.
For sale by GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE.
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M isrfIIanaGns.

THIS Is to give notice that the following
(, Il original Virginia Military Revolutionary Lard
Warrants, viz:
No. Coz for 100 acres, issued in The name of DAME
Thomas;
No. 533 for 100 acres, issued in the name OF Thos
Cole;
No 2,77e for 100 acres, ssued in The name of Dun,
can Brown;
No 64S for 100 acres, issued in the name of Thos.
Edwards,
have been accidentally lost or destroyed, and l
hereby iotfy all parties that shall make appica-
tion TO the Land Office for the issue of scrip on
duplicates Of said warrants, under the provisions
Of the act ofthe 3lst August, 1852
A. NICOL,
Attorney for the Claimant.
Tan tA-2n,1aw
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~ ifyou wish to purchase anything in the way
of fine American, London, or Geneva watches,
Chat can be relied on for the true time,) rich gold
jewery, pure silver ware, &C., &C.. and save from
Is TO 25 per cent, as he is now receiving his
Fall supply which will be sold at the lowest
wholesale rates.
Fine watches and jewelry repaired, and war.
ranted to give satisfaction.
H. O. HOODS
Pa. avenue, between Al and 9th streets, sign OF
the large spread eagle. Sept 16--tf
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GARNER, Draper and Tailor. Nor

Apr 7-eolm
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YT, HE FAILURE Of Free SOciety.--Soci
il ology for the South, or the Failure of Free
Society, by George Fitzhush. On saleat
TAYLOR & MAURy'S
JAM 13 Book Store, near 9th street.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-10-20

to- The letter we publish to-day ad-
dressed by Mr.. Wise to the aSolihonlsts
Of Boston, is the most admirable production
we have ever read. 1t meets the case
precisely. No better answer could have
been written. The folly is so apraren,
efsouthern men making speeches in de-
fence of slavery before Boston audience,
tAat we are surprised a. the impudcnce OF
these negro stealers and associates Of negro
bucks and wenches in extending their iu-
yitations. We suspect, however, that Mr..
Wise's letter will instruct them at least as
to the views and opinions Of Virglnians,
upon the propIiety oil such speeches.
When they learn to be genteel, and &C,
like honest men and gentlemen, il will
then be time enough for Southerners to
treat them as such. But so long as they
persist in stealing our property aud viola
ting the laws Of the country, and The
guarantees of the Federal compact, it is
the duty OF the South to ignore their asso.
citation and treat them with the contemn,
manifested in Mr.. Wise's letter.
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90 The Christiansburg Herald. i,

81 The Christiansbufg Herald, in the
articles which appear as editorial in de.
fence Of the old Banks in Virginia, is do
ing more harm than good 10 the present
system. While i, should be the policy and
the aim of all to disconnect the question
OF banking from party patronage or bias
the Herald, by lis immoderate abuse Of The
Democratic party, because the Richmond
Enquirer has espoused the interests of The
Tree banks, is evidently seeking to make
The question one ofparty, and not of ,ntri.
nsic merit. This is to be regretted. We are
well aware, that many Democratic pape,s
in Virginia are opposed to the views Of
the Enquirer, and at proper time, will
make that opposition known. If III.
Herald desires to sustain the old banks the
policy, as We conceive, is TO diyest the
discussion Of the competi ng systems OF all
party bias, and base the arguments adduc-
ec upon the actual benefits to the people
flowing from the operation of each.
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Considerations like these ought to have
their influence, in preserving the unity and
integrity Of the Democratic party. and
them to renewed efforts for
the success Of their principles and meas.
ures. However devoted we may have
been heretofore to our cause, the endorse
inent Of our course and action by the pop
ular voice, should induce US to increase our
efforts in Sehalf Of those measures. which
are stamped upon the pages Of our coun-
try's history. and which have done much
to promote the interests of TIE people,
Experience has tested the soundness of
our principles, and our measures in prac-
tice have operated wisely and well. We
have prospered as nation beyond all
comparison our population has increased,
individual! aud national wealth has been
greatly augmented; the rghts Of persous,
and the rights Of property are amply
protected aud secured; the States have III
creased FROM thirteen to thirty-one, and
all these are the results Of the wisdom and
policy Of the Democratic party, Of this
great nation.
We appeal then to the Democrats to
| stand to their colors, maintain their party
organization, their principles, and :heir
measures, and resist all attempts on the
part Of the opposition to acquire the con-
troll of the government. As Federalists,
National Republicans, Wings and Know
Nothings. they have been defeated, and il
we ale true to ourselves, aud to the best
interests Of our country, we will spare no
effort to maintain our ascendancy.
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Terrible Murder.

On the 10th inst, one of the most bru-
tai murders we have ever seen recorded
was pcrpetrated in the vicinity OF Cum
berland, Maryland. The victims were
DR.. ]. G. Hadel, formerly health officer Of
Baltimore, and student in his office
named Henry Graf, formerly of New
York. A German pedlar, named Miller
lately from Pittsburg, has been arrested,
charged with the terrible crime. 1t seems
that on Monday morning young Graf was
found in the mountains, a short distance
from the city. horribly mutilated aud dead.
He was brought to Cumberland, and the
body recognized. Enquiry was then
made Cor DR.. Hadel, as he was missing
His friends in Baltimore. where his iami-
y was on visit. were telegraphed to
know whether he was there. A mega
tive answer was giveA. Search was then
made in the vicinity where the young
man was found. The Dr's remains were
found, horribly manged, and some men,
bers entirely discovered. The head was
found some distance from the body, buried,
in order it was supposed. to prevent iden-
LITIGATION of the person. 1t appears, that
the German, who had been boarding at n
farmers homo in the neighborhood, had
been seen with DR.. Hadel on Sunday
morning riding in the direction of the
mountain. He had abou. that time gotten
his gun from the farmers. After having
murdered DR. II. it 10 supposed be return
ed to Cumberland. and informed Graf that
DR.. II. had fallen in the water, and he
bad come to get some dry clothes for him.
They started together for the place indi.
Gated BY the German. who again got his
gun on passing his boarding house. When
IN the mountain the German shot him as
he had DR.. II. On examining the muir
derer. the watch Of Dr.. H., and number
Of other articles known to wave belonged
TO him, were found upon his person. The
victims were shot in the back OF the neck
The German has been recognized as an
old offender, who escaped from the Pitts
burg jail, where he had been confined for
stealing. l, is supposed that his object in
this Instance, was plumber.
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The ELECTIONS STILL TO CONE IN
1S55.-Louisiana votes on Monday. No.
vember 8, for State oificers and five rep
resentatives to Congress. Mississippi,
Monday, November S, State officers and
Eve representatives to Congress. New
York, Tuesday. November 6, State Off
GERS. but no Governor or Lieut.. Governor.
Wisconsin. Tuesday, November 6, State
officers. Massachusetts,, Tuesday Novem.
Der 6, Governor. State officers and legisla.
ture. Maryland. Wednesday, November
Z, six representatives to Congress, two
State officers, legislature, &c. In Ten
nessee. Alabama, California, Wisconsin
and Pennsylvania, the legislatures in each
State elect one United States Senator.