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MisfkIlankgms.
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 36 HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
DHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The only Railroad Route from ths Lonce
M'ssIss;ggs q ths Atlan,ie ,,o.
rK- The Steamer WINCH ESTER leaves
Z the Alton wharf boat at 81. Louis,
daily lSundays excepted) at o'clock a. M, and
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
St. Louis daily at $50, p. IN.
The steamers connect at Alton (only 20 miles
from ST. Loas) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving St. Louis BY the steamer
lWSiaehffsish W. fh, ana arrfvsal ekftdge6 M Alaa 4.
in time to take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, D. m, take the cars at Alton Saturday ex
cepted) at 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
to points on the Illinois river at and above Pekln
The trains Of the G. and M railroad connect al
Carlinville, Virden, Springfield, and Bloomington
with good Stage Lines for Hlsboro', Waveriy,
Danve, Terre- Haute, Pekin, and Piona, 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.
Chicago, can be had at the offices ofthe 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 Ceatral, and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
~E. HEATING, Sup't G. g. M. K. X.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

"0flACE WAT ERS, the great Music and
III Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, preferng to share large per cent. with his
customers rather than pay il 10 the sharpers OF
Wall street. to raise available means TO enable hin,
TO stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Meodeons at a large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three Of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those Of several OF the 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.
fordng an opportunity for selections not TO be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second.
hand Pianos at great bargans--prices from 500 to
To Sl60 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 and schedule offactory prices Of Pianos, Melo.
dcons and musical instruments forwarded 10 any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 2l--d3m
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IaoR LEAsE.-The National Theatre in
Sept 12-1m

TSOR LEAsEs-The National Theatre In
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
mertorious attraction can fill IT.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, il will he in every respect desirable
establishment.
IL a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede to the following arrange
men.
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
clined 10 this mode of action. The purpose oil
the Proprietor is to secure the best talent b. pay
ing TO il all the profits Every letter reccs cd Will
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty 10 reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
g t6 the Proprietor of the National Theatre, box
242. Washington city, ID. G.
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GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.--To


N Claimants-FRANCIS A. DICklNS con.
tinues 10 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 to 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 TO lands,
claims for property lost in or 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
haf-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
Wees, whether for commutation, halfpay, or
bounty lands also claims for extra and back pay,
Sc, of soldiers, sailors and marnes as well those
against the State of Virginia. the United States;
ali claims growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government and, in
deed, any business before Congress orthepubic Of
ces which may require the aid Of an agent or attor
new His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr.. + A. Dckins is known 10 most ofthose 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 TO the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-lyd (m)
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YT,o ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL

il lect.-I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. MY omcial
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 pee
pe and faithful discharge of my duties heretofore
am induced TO solicit portion OF the public col
ections from those who intend 10 place their
claims in the hands of an officer or agent. VIII
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts, and fjustifed, will attend 10 the colec
tions of claims in the adjoining counties
IL any reference is wanting, would refer 10 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
ect, in my official capacity or as agent, as may be
requested; if as an officer, charge legal fee only,
and which if the claim is made, the defendant has
always to pay; and if as agent the paintf must
nav me ten per cent. IL collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be at TO secure the debt
IT. SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sept 12-1m
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
GIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

~ CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Mlchi
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
1 ten with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkirk, 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 to
| the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller
Empire, Captain Mitchell Keystone State, Capt
| Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
| those wel-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
/ Empire State j. Wilson, Commander, leaves
| Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Mchi-
gan, A. d. Perkins Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, l. T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
| One of the above splendid steamers will leave
| the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at
| 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 TO take passengers direct TO Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav-
| ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York TO Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo TO Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe 10 Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, all places north Of Chicago
TO Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad to La Sale, and there connect with Illi-
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-
ow, making the cheapest and most direct route to
ST. Louis Rock Island, Minnesota, and tho Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo and Dunkirk connect with this line al Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard TO the Valley
OF the Mississippi Running time 10 Chicago, 30
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 al a
glance that no other line can enter the lists COM
peiitors.
Passengers tickeied through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats at 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 at the Company's Office, No. 199
Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, TO
JOHN +. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS

Dsroted 10 Citv A6atrs Education, EtteratRre,
and General Intelligence.
yTHE Ninth Volume Of this Paper being
about to be commenced, the proprietor and
editor after making his grateful Acknowledgements
for the steady support which he has received dur
ing the last eight years, respectfully soicits
continuance of the same and such additional saJ,-
pert as 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
pubic journal. On his future course the editor
deems il unnecessary 10 dilate. Suffice il 10 say,
that while the original plan Of his paper will be
duly carried out, the editor will also feel himself
bound by the convictions OF duty and proprIety, TO
maintain the constitutional rights of every native
and adopted citizen, and 10 oppose every secret
organization that is founded on proscriptivc and
exclusive basis. What he intends 10 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 adc-
The Semh Weekly News will shortly appear in
an improved dress.
The paper and business card, per annum.. SO 90
The paper without business card, df paidn
advance or within enc month from date
Of subscriptionl. ...................... j 30
The paper without business card II not paid
within one month from date Of subscrip.
ton. ....................... 90
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 At the option of the editor.
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on payment Of arrears.
Aug 20k
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MisrtIIanfnaa
HEIDsIECK q co. CHAM.

IENUINE HEIDSIECK g. co. CHAM,
NJ pagne.-The subscribers having been ap
upoited by Messrs. Heldsicck & Go. TO succeed
Mr.. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent in ths
in the United States for the sale OF their Wines
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention of the public 10 the subjoinef
card
The Messrs. Heidseck & Co., as set forth there
in, Justly claim to be alone enabled TO send TO Thu
country the genuine Heidsieck & 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
orignators Of this celebrated brand had owned I
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality of their Wines the reputation q
the same among the American public being already
identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly to notice that their brand
fi6iiipf bVaWSiitn fafss.sssee OF Heidsieck Co.. n
being thereby easily distinguished from other SINH
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEw YORK, January !, 1854. -
CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent fol
Washington and Georgetown, D. O., and Alex
andria, Va.
firm, Heidsieck & Co., in 1894, 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 origlna
partnership had enjoyed
Our new firm are his immediate successors anu
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 S, 1916.
Feb S-d2m HEIDSlECk o. W.
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MtsrflIam&gHs.
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
YINHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PI

u ofthe Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
! open for the reception ofthe remains Of deceased
persons. ise ie
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
n regard to the lots, which will not be put up
premium,) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable tfs
Until an office Is established in the city Of Wash
ngton, applications will be punctually attended TO
at the present Office, in the east wing of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Vsiters are requested not to drive fast through
VIM. 8. HUMPHREYS. (
NB. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol. Aug 27-3m
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HARPER,S MAGAZINE for September is
III magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SmLLISeTos's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine Of Art for Sep
tember is one of the best that has been issued.
Leslies Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September
Ciodey's Lady's Book, Grahams Magazine, ana
Putnam's Magazine, all Tor September received
and for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
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: AND FOR sALE.-Thc subscriber '

r AND FOR SALE.-Thc Subscriber will
dispose OF thirty of land, being part OF his
farm known as Delcarlia, situated near the Little
Falls, in Montgomery county, Md, and adjoining
the contemplated water-works. II is an excellent
niece of land, and both from its fertility and To-
cality is admirably suited for a market garden.
Apply 10 the undersigned, or to his overseer on
the farm.
WILLIAM b. SCOTT,
Sent Tiff On III between 18th and Goth sts
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UTORK, or Plenty TO do and Hours TO
wv Do Il, by M. M. Brewster, LIST and I'd series
IS cents.
Gratitude. an Exposition OF the l03d Psalm, by
Rev John Stevenson, IS cents.
Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, Bart, study for
young men.
The Wife, or a Mirror Of Maidenhood, by T
Bnney, so cents.
The Friendships OF the Bible, by Amicus, en-.
cravings, 50 cents.
GRAY & BALLANTYNE.
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FINDER GARMENTS just received.-I
u have just opened full supply Of Gentle
mems Under Shirts and Drawers, silk, merino,
lambswool. Scotch do, Shaker, and Canton flan-
nels, Nc., which am now prepared TO dispose -oi
at the most reasonable prices.
LANES
Gentlcmen's Furnishing Store,
Sc? 20 Penn. avenue, near "a ST.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-28

A 8. GARNER, Draper and TAILOR, WOr-
N. fits Building, a street, respectfully informs
his friends and the citizens of Washington, George
town. and Alexandria, that he keeps always on
hand choice selection of the best and most popu
lar makes OF Cloths, Cassmeres, and Vestings
together with good supply of the best Trim
mings and will make TO order Garments in the most
elegant manner, plain or fancy) TO please the
tastes of all who may favor him with call.
NJ B. Prices moderate, and terms cash.
NJ, n Inn
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CToNE QUARRY.-I am prepared to fur

~ nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry Of the late Timothy
O'Neale, 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
Juy 27 WILLIAM Il. SCOTT.
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T. ID. Winter,
Thomas Brown,

Thomas brown. +. ID. Winter,
OF VIRGINIA. OF PENNSYLVANIA
YVHE UNDERSIG NED offer their services
l to prosecute claims of every description be.
fore Congress and the different departments ofthe
government. , :,
Office on l4th street, opposite Wizards Hotel
Sep 29-u BROWN & WINTER
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NEW YEARS PREsENTs.-M w.
In GAIT 81 BRO will open this day magaif
cent assortment of Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware,
and Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, TO which
they invite the attention ofpurohasers.
M. w. GAIT ~ BROTHER,
Jan 3--3t Penn. av, betw. 9th and 10th st.
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE

NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
IN Samuel w. Taylor e. Co, have opened the
spacious New Store Penn. avenue, next 10
Messrs. Geo., N I, Parker's opposite Browns
Hotel, for the sale of Ladies', Gentlemens, 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.
UJ-Arrangemcnts have been made with the best
Northern Manufacturers for regular supply OF
every article exclusively to our order.
BY respectful attention 10 the wants OF those
who will favor us with n call, we hope TO merit
their future confidence and patronage.
s. w. TAYLOR ~ Co.
Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel.
Aug 39--lw
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TAYLOR & MAURY have the honor to
i announce the completion of preparations for
the festive season. In addition to their ordinary
elegance and varietyJ they have received
choice selection Of beautifully illustrated and
tastefully bound Books.
Articles Of" vertu," in Porcelain, Bronze, and
other manufacture.
Gard Baskets, Inkstands, Ladies Cabas.
Cigar Stands and Cases, Portemonnaies.
Taper Stands, &c.
Together with general assortment Of novelties
remarkable for a combination Of the useful with
the ornamental, al prices suitable TO the artisan or
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9th street.
Dec 81
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THE SONS OF THE sIREs. A HIS

THE SONS OF THE SIRES, A HIS
tory Of the Rise, Progress, and Destiny OF
the American Party, and its probable influence
on the next Presidential election, TO which is
added q Review Of the Letter of the Hon. Henry
A. Wise against the Know-nothings, by an Anne.
rican.
The History OF Mason and Dixon's Line, con.
tanned in an Address delivered by John III. b
Latrobe, OF Maryland, before the Historical So
ciety OF Pennsylvania, November 5, 1854.
Mrana Elliot, or the Voice Of the Spirit, by s.
NJ. II.
Autobiography Of Charles Caldwell, M. d., with
a 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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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

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
g Ready-made Clothing business" extensively this
season. he feels confident that he can offer 10
those wishing to purchase stock OF CothIng,
not inferior to any in this city, and not made up az
the north, 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, 10
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, Goat Pants, and Vest,
at the following low rates.
Good suit for business purposes out OF cloth or
CASHMERE, for the small sum OF. -
Dress and Frock Coats FROM. .......$lO TO $50
Over-coats of different styles, from. .$l2 TO so
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from.o..$ .$3 90 ITO Sl0
Silk and velvet Vests, from. .......S2 5O TO $40
This stock of Clothing is of a superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
of fancy articles-such gloves, cravats, collars,
umbrellas, &c
Sole agent for the sale Of Scott's Report OF
Fashions in this city.
Sent l4-tf