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4 GENCY AT WASHINGTON N.--To

~ Claimants-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues 10 undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and othes branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He WI attend 10 pre-
empton and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
Tor Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr.
nation by Congress of grants and claims 10 lards,
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 commutation, halfpay, OF
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&C. Of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia, as the United States;
all 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 orthepublic Of
ces whichma require the 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 fthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite 10 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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s GARNER, Draper and Tailor. Nor

n ITS Building, al street, respectfully informs
his friends and the citizens of Washington, George
town, and Alexandra, that he keeps always on
hand choice selection of the best and most popu
lar makes of Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings,
together with good supply of the best Trim
mings, and will make TO order Garmentsin the most
elegant manner (plan or fancy) to please the
tastes Of all who may favor him with CALL.
NJ B. Prices moderate, and terms cash.
al
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MisfHIIaMsgns
ENUINE HEIDsIECK & co. CHAM

ENUINE HElDSIECk ~ COs ChAM-
VI pagne.--The subscribers having been ap,,
upoited by Messrs Heldsieck Il 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 TO the subJoined
card.
in Justly claim TO be alone enabled send 10 this
country the genuine Heidsieck 81 Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago, they being sole propretors OF all the identicai
VINEYARDS, cellars, &C., which the founders and
orginators of this celebrated brand had owned.
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality Of their Wines, the reputation oi
the same among the American public being already
identified with unsurpassed excellence. ,
We beg particularly 20 notice that their brand
still bears the same name Of Heidseck q Co, IN
full, bv which it first became so favorasiy known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other simi-
lar marks which have since appeared.
New YORK, January l, 1884,
CRAMER q ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Enger,
and sole importers in the United States
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, U. O., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution Of the old
firm, Heidseck & 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 orglna
partnership had enjoyed
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors Of this wel-known brand.
In order TO distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar 10 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 s, lS46.
Feb S-d2m HElDSlECk q w.
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MisfeIIanfUms.
rENERAL ACENCY.-The undersigned

ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
yJ most respectfully informs, by this notice, ms
friends and the public in general, here and esle
where, that he has opened an Agency once ior
the prosecution of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extrn pay, and arrearage pay, and WIN at
tend 10 the buying and selling OF real estate, the
renting Of houses and general collecting busi
ness he will also furnish parties al 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 18TH
ftreet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. C. Dobbn Seeretaryof the Nary
Hon. j. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, President Of the Board Of Conn
mon Council.
Gen John M McCalla, Attorney at Las,.
James H. Caustin, esq
w. G. Reddal, State Department.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
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MisffIIanfDas.

ZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey ZINC
Company for the sale Of their superior rants are
iivered in Baltimore at the company's prices, and
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 a
protection 10 iron or her metallic surfaces. IL Is
cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color s unequalled as dura'
BILE covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, Nc
The consumption of it is very large, and il has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufactured by the company are
Of the highest excellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and aP-
piled in their preparation and they are warranted
to keep soft and fresh in the kegs any reasonable
length of time. In this respect, they are superior
TO any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN dz SONS. Agents,
Apr -d3m No. 2, Camden st., Baltimore
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II,HE ART UNION or LONDON. Plan

for the current year. The list is now open
and every subscriber Of 50 so will be entitled 70
A. r. A., from the original picture, by J.J Chalon,
r. A., "a Water Party"
IT. A volume containing thirty Wood Engra-
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byron
poem or" Child Harode y and
III The chance of obtaining one Of the Prizes
10 be allotted at the general meeting IN April,
which will include
The right TO select for himself a valuable work
Of ART from one of the public exhibitions.
S,a,ue,,es in bronze OF Her Majesty on horse
back, by T. Thorneycroit. ,m
Copes IN bronze, from an original Model ~ re,
lief by r. Jefferson, of The entry OF the DUKE OF
Wellington into Madrid
statuettes in porcelain or parian. ,,r II
Proof impressions Of large lilhograph, by \ -
Mcguire, after the original picture by w r. rrlln,
r, A., aThe Three Bows" from Molleres bour-
geos Gentilhomme"
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR & MAURY, Booksellers. jan -
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NrEM ROOT AND SHOE STORE

NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
IN Samuel w. Taylor Il 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.
W arrangements have been made with the best
Northern Manufacturers for regular supply OF
every article exclusively 10 our order.
by respectful attention TO the wants OF those
who will favor us with a CALL we hope 10 merit
their future confidence and patronage
s. w TAYLOR & Co.
Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel.
Auo 2Q-1w
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TNDER GARMENTS just received
l. have Just opened full supply of Gentle
mems Under Shirts and Drawers, silk, merlno,
lambswool. Scotch do, Shaker, and Canton flan-
nes, &c, which am now prepared 10 dispose Of
at the most reasonable prices.
LANES
Gentlemen's Furnishing Store,
Scr 90 Penn. avenue, near AZ 81.
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MtsfkIIa
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
YTyHIS REAJTIFUL BURIAL PLAC

III OF the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception ofthe remains Of deceased
persons
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 ncorporators is one of equality
regard to the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring a
premium,) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable.
Until an Office is established in the city of Wash
ington, applications will be punctuallY attended TO
at 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. 8. HUMPHREYS.
N. B. Glenwood is situated a short distance
due north Of the Capitol Aug 27-3m
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CTONE QUARRY am prepared to fur
- nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry Of the late Tinothv
ONeale, any quantity Of stone that may be needed
for building purposes Apply TO the undersigned
at his house on ii, between 18th and Goth streets,
IN the First ward, or 10 Mr.. Paine, NJ the quarry
Julv 27 WILLIAM II. SCOTT.
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RECOMMENDATIONS !

u. 5. NAVY YARD, GosPo2T, vAn
January 20, 1854.
To C. e. Demold, President N. J. Tine Co., ~ r
SIR: series ofexperiments conducted by me,
with the utmost care during the past three years,
upon ali the various paints and artificial prepara-
tions for the preservation Of timber, have led me
10 the important discovery that the White Zinc
Paint, manufactured by the New Jersey Zinc Com
pany, serves as 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.
am now preparing full report on this impor-
tant subject TO the Bureaus Of Yards and Docks al
Washngton ana shall send with it complete Sc
res of specimens of wood and metal plates, which
were covered with the different paints and pre-
parations and then exposed alike Or an entire
season, in salt water opposite this Ivy yard all
Of which illustrates, in the moststr SIC manner,
the invaluable qualities and decided sip erority OF
your White Zinc Paint over all>sier kinds
paints, especially for marine purposes
You are at liberty TO give full puo- city to the
above stated facts which are of too much impor-
lance to be kept from the naval and commercial
world | am, respectfully your obedient servant,
. JAMES JARVIS,
Inspecior IT, s. NAVY Yard, Gosport, Va.
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS,

Depoted 10 Gin Afars, Education, Literature,
and General TRfeHigence.
THE Ninth Volume OF this Paper being
Il about 10 be commenced, the proprietor aud
editor. after making his grateful Acknowledgements
for the steady support which he has received dur
ing the last eight years, respectfully solicits
continuance of the same aud such additional sup
poyf MS will enable him 10 continue his paper, as
an independent journal, and IN the support OF
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
ton. and which il is his fixed purpose TO maintain,
SO long as he is connected with this or any other
public Journal On his future course the editor
deems II unnecessary 10 date. Suffice il TO say,
that while the original plan OF his paper VIII be
duly carried out, the editor will also feel himself
bound by the convictions Of duty and propriety' TO
maintain the constitutional rghtsof every native
and adopted citizen, and 10 oppose every secret
organization that is founded on proscrptve aud
exclusive basis What he intends TO do in this
respect may be Judged OF by what he has already
written and published in the columns OF this Jour-
nal. To his friends, and the friends OF civil and
religious liberty, he respectfully appeals for ade-
uuate encouragement
The Semi. Weekly News will shortly appear in
an improved dress
TERMS:
The paper and business card, per annum.. SO 90
The paper without business card, Qt paid in
advance or within one month from date
of subscription. ...,,...,......-....... | %
The paper without business card II not paid
within one month from date Of subscrp
ton. Observation-Disclosures. %
PAYABLE in advance, or monthly in all cases
Subscribers and annual advertisers will be
charged for the whole year
No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid, except nj the option OF the editor.
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on payment Of arrears,
Aug 20s
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TAYLOR & MAURY have the honor to

TAYLOR a. MAURY have the honor to
u announce the completion of preparations for
the festive season. In addition to their ordinary
stock, (Which has always been characterized by
elegance and variety,l they have received
choice selection Of beautifully illustrated and
tastefuly bound Books.
Articles of" vertu," in Porcelain, Bronze, and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks, in papier mache and rosewood.
Card Baskets, Inkstands, Ladies' Cabas.
Cigar Stands and Cases, Portemonnaies.
Taper Stands, &c.
Together with a general assortment Of novelties
remarkable for combination OF the useful with
the ornamental AT prices suitable TO the artisan or
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9th street,
Dec 81
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r AND FOR sALE.-The Subscriber vi

r AND FOR SALE.-The Subscriber will
i dispose OF thirty acres Of land, being part ofhis
farm known as Delcarlia, situated near The Little
Falls, in Montgomery county, Md, and adjoining
the contemplated water-works. II is an excellent
piece of land, and both from its fertility and To-
caIity is admirably suited for market garden.
Apply TO the undersigned, or to his oversoer on
the farm. .
WILLIAM b. SCOTT,
Sent Tiff On III between 10Th and Goth SITS
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XxIoRK, or plenty 70 do and Hours ;,

NTORk, or Plenty 10 do and Hours TO
wv Do It, by M. M. Brewster, Isl and ID series
IS cents.
Gratitude, an Exposition Of the l03d Psalm, by
Rev John Stevenson, 10 cents.
Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, Bart, a study for
young men.
The Wife, or a Mirror OF Maidenhood, by t
Bnney, 80 cents.
The Friendships OF the Bible, by Amicus, en-.
cravings, S. cents
GRAY N BALLANTYNE.
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THE SONS or THE sIREs. A HIS

TTNHE SONS or THE SIRES, HIS
/ tory Of the Rise, Progress, and Destiny Of
the American Party, and its probable influence
on the next Presidential election, 10 which is
added Review of the Letter of the Hon. Henry
A. Wise against the Know-nothings, by an Anne.
rcan.
The History OF Mason and Dixon's Line, con
tained in an Address delivered by John ii. b.
Latrobe, Of Maryland, before the Historical So
ciety Of Pennsylvania, November S, 1854.
Mirana Elliot, or the Voice of the Spirit, by 5.
M H.
Preface, Notes, and Appendix, by Harriet w.
Warner.
Just received and for sale by
X, FARNHAM,
Corner of Penn. avenue and llth street,
Feb 10
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If EMANUEL HART.
rINO SENATORS AND MEMBERS or
il the Hnusn of fRenresentafiyes.-A A ore nile.

rTNO SENATORS AND MEMBERS or
il the House of Representatives. gentle
man who has had twenty years experience a
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes 10 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-
iournment Of the present session of Congress he
is perfectly Indifferent as 10 the character of the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed TO +. B. T., at Mrs. Wards
corner of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References Of the highest
order Feb 2-tf
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Inspector U. 5. Navy Yard, Gospor,,

OFFICE OF THE N. Y. AND LIVERPOOL U. 8.
MAIL STEAMSHIP Co.. Jam 81, 1854.
The steamers of this company use exclusively
the Zinc Paint manufactured by the New Jersey
Zinc Company, experience having proved its de-
cided superiority over all other paints.
EDWARD X. COLLINS, Agent.
Apr 7-aolm
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TAYLOR & MAURY,
Ian IT Bookstore, near 9Th 81.


MarmaIade, &C., viz;
Peaches, Ounces, Damsons, B'ackberrles,
Strawberries and Rasrberries, aud Pine
Apple Preserves.
Black Currant Jellies, in half and one-pound
Jars.
Red Currant Jellies, in half pint and quart
Grape, Ounce, Crab Apple, and Plnms.
Pine Apple and Crab Apple Marinalades' :,
Peaches and Pine Apple in cans, hermet'cally
sealed, Jellles. !,
Pine Apple, Peaches, Green Cages, preserved
in brandy.
These Preserves, Jellies, &c, are OF the best
quality, put up 10 our order Tor our sales.
SHEKELL BROTHERS,
No. 40, opposite Centre Market.
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NEW YORK. May 2, IS53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, merchants Exchange,) 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 2l--f EMANUEL v. HART.
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PosT OFFICE, Washington CRY, .. c.
CPLENDID PIANOS, Great bargains !

GPLENDID 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 favorably with any
other instruments Tor sale in this District Those
heretofore sold BY the subscriber have given per-
feet satisfaction, and the manufacturer intends 10
put them at such low price as 10 place them
means.
Persons VIKING 10 purchase superior and
really reliable Piano of warranted durability are
respectfully invited 10 give these instruments the
most critical examination. They will be disposed
of on accommodating terms, either for cash or
approved notes, and in every instance guaranty
will be given.
As there is a growing demand for this particu
lar manufacture, the subscriber has made arrange
ments tor a constant supply.
Great bargains may e expected.
w. c. ZANTZINGER.
Nov l2--6td
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VNAKE 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. A large assert.
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils Of all kinds Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandehera,
Window Glass, Girondoles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware Britannia ware,
Glass SC, &c, &c.
Goods sent to any part of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well to call
O. 8. WHITTLESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden & Withers's Bank.
Mar is (Star)
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A RRIVAL or NEW ENGLISH Juvenil'

~ and other Books.-Odds and Ends from an
old Drawer, by Werdna Retnyu, M u.
Pippins and Pies, by Stirling Coyne.
Charade Dramas, for the drawing room, bJ Anne
Bowman.
Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages of Litera-
ture. by the Rev Robert Aris Willenott.
Heir of Selwood, by Mrs. Gore.
Matilda Lonsdale, or the eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams.
A Tour round my Garden.
Hildred, the Daughter, by Mrs Newton Cros-
and.
Eastwood Priary, or Mortmer's College Life
Horses and Hounds, practical treatise on their
management by Scrutator."
Outlines of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory at Giessen, by DR.. Heinrich
Will: translated from the German by Daniel Breed,
M. ID. orthe United States Patent Office
The Forest in Exile, by Capt. Mayne Reid
On Sale at TAfOh " MAUhfS
Ian "a Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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NEW YEARS PRESENTs.-M. w.
IN GAIT IL BRO. will open this day maghf
cent assortment of Watches ,Jewelry, Silver Ware
and Fancy Goods suitable for presents, 10 which
they invite the attention of purchasers.
M. w. GAIT * BROTHER,
Jan 3--3t Penn. nv, beiw. 9Th and 10th 81.
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VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
"HITE SATIN AND KID BOOTS
w and Slippers. Just received general as
of tho best,
Also an elegant supply OF Toilet Slippers, EN-
bracing the French embroided, Wilton, and Vel
vet. GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue
Adjoining Patterson's Drug Store.
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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW COODs JUST RECEIVEl

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
N w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
under the United States Hotel, would re-
spectfully 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-
ton, 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
t" Ready-made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer to
those wishing TO purchase stock of Clothing,
not inferior to any in this city, and not made up al
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 oil prices !;
and as TO quality and style, he will leave Tor those
who favor him with call TO Judge
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
al the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, ont oil cioth or
cashmere, for the small sum Of. $50
Dress and Frock Goats, from. $50 10 $50
Oyer-co of different styles, from. ...Sl2 TO SO
Black and fancy Pantaloons from.o. .S3 50 TO Sl0
Silk and velvet Vests, from. .......S2 90 to SO
This stock of Clothing is Of a superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the iall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
of fancy aricles-such as gloves, cravats, collars
umbrellas, NC.
Sole agen, for the sale of Scott's Report Of
Fashions in this city.
Sept 14-tf
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TRAVELLING and Packing Trunks OF
all quaiities.--A large variety constantly on
hand and for sale cheap by
' WALL & STEVENS,