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convention OF Lost baSSaBc agents.
convention Of lost Baggage Agents from
various railroads, was in session in New York
for three days last week. The Tribune says:
These baggage agents, for the past three or
four years, have been in the habit of holding
semiannual convention, the principal object
being to compare memoranda, each agent
bringing list Of all unclaimed baggage and
freight in the hands Of his employers, and also
list of claims and applications for lost bag
gage, together with descriptions fthe property.
These conventions have been found of great
value, seldom failing to result in finding forty
or fifty pieces of valuable property. Packages
claimed to have been lost on the Central Rail
road, for instance, are found lying in Detroit,
and goods charged to the negligence of the
Erie Railroad, turn up in Chicago.
These conventions are productive of another
good result; each agent relates his experience
of the liabilities to loss and the benefits Of
certain systems of checking the various attempts
at fraud, and the manner in which they were
frustrated. By this means each agent is put
in possession of an amount of experience highly
useful to himself and valuable to his employers
The three days session resulted in finding AT
pieces of valuable freight and baggage. We
learn that the members of the convention not
only compare notes every six months, but that
during every week stream of letters flows
between them, with the most satisfactory results
to their employers and the public. The con-
vention adjourned to meet in Hamilton. Canada
West, on the I'D of June next.
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John G. Riyes, of the Washington Globe ha
been advertising for editor, and having a
little quiet fun in his way with the Boston Post
about it and other matters. In the course Of
his discourse upon the subject he makes the
following allusion TO his old associate and
partner:
Our former partner, Mr.. Blair, used to assist
us; but he has gone-we will not say where
into other business, where probably, all his
spare time will be required to write for himself.
No matter where he has gone, nor where he
may CO. we shall, we are sure, always wish him
well. We were fully twenty years together in
business, and not an angry word ever passed
between us during that time-not even an
angry thought towards each other, we believe,
except when we both kept diaries he used to
intercept the butter wagons on our road, which
furnished us with butter, and buy it all up for
the use of his own family. We must confess
that we did think little hard of him for so do
ing, as we told him when we commenced the
farming and dairy business, six miles from him,
that our only object in settling so far from him
was, not to come in competition with him in
purchasing produce for home consumption"
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CONGRESS-.

The Senate was not III session yesterday.
The House of Representatives, by decided
majority, agreed to continue in session until
a Speaker shall be elected. This was taken as
an indication that the body would stay in the
hall until that object should be effected; but,
at half past four o'clock, the House took re-
cess until ten o'clock this morning.
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SOUTHERN BoOk.-Origin of the Con-
~ stitutlon; Incorporation of the General Gov
eminent by the States; as national public agents
In trust with no sovereignty History of Copart-
nershp Territories from the Virginia Deed, i7S4,
to the Treaty with Mexico, 1S4S; Division of the
Public Lands; Specific Duties; Origin and History
Of the Puritans; Origin and Cause of Trouble be-
tween the North and South, and Jeopardy of the
Republic; Legal mode Of Redress pointed out; by
w. b. Davis, Wilmington, North Carolina. Price
Two Dollars.
On Sale at BISHOPS Periodical Store,
No. 2l6 Pennsylvania avenue,
adjoining Willard's Hotel
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TouchinQ Epifnnh.

1t is refreshing to find upon the tombstone
Of departed worth, such delicate sentiments Of
profound respect as are embodied in the fol.
lowing lines cut upon a tombstone in town
near by:
Here lies Major Parker,
Whom the Lord saw fl 20 slaughter
lie died without any fears.
Was buried without any tears,
And where he's gone and how he fares
No one knows and no one cares
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Supreme Court of the United States,

WEDNESDAY, December &c, 1855.
No. %. Jackson, Tore a. Co., ct al, appel
lants, Us. John B. Montgomery.
The argument of this cause was commenced
by Mr.. Coke, for the appellants, and continued
by Mr.. Key, for the appellee.
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GENERAL AGENCY.-The undcr.igned

~ ENERAL AGENCf.-The undersigncd
VI most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
rends and the public in general, here and esle
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution Of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
ands extra pay, and arreerage pay and will at
end 10 TIE buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting OF houses, and general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties AT a distance
with such information ms they may desire from
the seat of government Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, Will he on M near 18th
rtreet
REFERRNCEs.
Hon. j. q. Dobbn, Secraaryof the Mary
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary of War.
N. Callan, esq, Prssidem of the Board Of COM
mon Council A &&
Gen. John M. McCaIla, Attorney L1S'. -
James III. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department..
SAMUEL O. TAYLOR
Jan TIT
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SS" There are few topics Of interest that at
present engage the attention of the political
world. The dead lock in the House Of Repre-
sentatives keeps every thing in suspense. The
eternal voting is the eternal theme for newspa.
per paragraphs and newspaper correspondence
That and the Senate printing, which owing to
the itching palm" Of the Government organ,
has been given a Fictitious importance, are
about the only subjects of comment by the
Press. Why the Senate printing should be
erected into so great and vital a matter, we do
not understand. Why it should perplex grave
statesmen and engage the earnest attention Of
cabinets and be selected as the peculiar theme
for newspaper articles, we cannot quite under.
stand. IL the Senate printer we're like War.
wick Of old, a King-maker, the office could
not be regarded more seriously
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ID Mill-work-Bcing plans, sections, and eeva-
ton of works in several departments OF Machine
ry, Mill-work, and General Engineering, with de-
criptons oftheir construction, action and practical
application TO various branches OF industry.
Just received and for sale nj the Bookstore Of
II. FARNHAM
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ssrUyHE BLUE BOOko--Officiai Regis
ter of the United states, giving the
names Of all OHiceholders under the Government,
with their Salaries, Location, and time Of sppoint
ment A few copies of the last edition still for
sale in Washington by
TAYLOR a. MAURY
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- val, at Badensburg, on the night OF Tuesday
last, DARK BROWN MARE, with her fore
feet bare, white star in the forehead and marked
on the back with saddle pinch; the said mare had
a saddle on. Whoever will return said mare, or
give information where she be found, will
receive many thanks, and Five Dollars as re-
ward JOSEPH JONES, Manager for
CHARLES B. CALVERT,
Rossburq Prince Georges Co, Maryland.
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THE PEASANT BOY PHILOSOPHER

il NY Henry May hew, price'75 cents.
The Essence of Christianity, by Ludwig Fener
BACH translated from the second German edition
by Marion Evans, translator of Strauss Life OF
Jesus, price 81 IS.
Travels in Europe aud the East, by Samuel
Ireneus Prime, two volumes, price two dollars.
Just published and for sale AT
TAYLOR a. MAURYS
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By Christmas has come and gone--not the
season, but the day. The season lasts until
new years day, and revelry goes hand in hand
with it, When indulging in the festivities Of
Christmas, men are too apt to abandon them
selves to a wild license and to mistake de-
bauchery for gaiety. In the good old times,
when liquors were us honest as those who drank
them, almost everybody got at least gentle
manly merry, and everybody kept in a good
humor. But in these evil times when every
thing is counterfeited or aduterated, liquors
are sadly abused. They are poisoned in every
conceivable mode. Good liquors make men
bland and genial, bad liquors change them
into fierce maniacs Thus 1t is that Christmas.
that good old season, when mirth, good nature,
and kindness should alone prevail, is desecrated
as it was on Tuesday by much ruffianism and
many fights. How many unhappy wives suffered
by the hands of cruel and drunken husbands,
and how many innocent little children were
punished, for nothing, by besotted parents,
cannot of course, be known. We fear much
that the police returns in all the cities will
show that holiday and liquor are two DANCE
rous things for some people to meddle with.
But there is bright phase which it is far
more agreeable to contemplate. All over
Christendom-in the country and in the cities,
in the palaces and in the novels, in the churches
and in many places far less sacred, the birth
day of the Reedemer of mankind was cele-
brated. We hope and believe that to most it
was day of innocent hilarity.
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READY MADE CLOTHING

A REDUCED PRIC ES.--As the season
IA is advanced, we have determined to sell of
the remaining portion of our winter stock at
greatly reduced prices therefore gentleman wish
ing TO consult economy in purchasing fine Over
coats, Talmas Dress, Frock, and Business Goats
Black and Fancy Cashmere Pants; Velvet, Silk,
Satin, and Merno Vests; Under Shirts and
Drawers, and all other ready made garments OF
fine quality, will find our present variety TO be as
we'll assorted as in the beginning OF the season,
with the advantage of much lower prices.
WALL u STEPHENS,
322 Pa. avenue, next to Iron Hail.
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r6y- Miss Nightingale has returned to Con
stantinople from the Crimea. She is we'll, and
active in the hospitals.
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FINE WATCHES d RICH JEWELRY.
" o.. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
III. A and 9th Streets has just returned from
The north with good assortment of the most rich
and fashionable Jewelry in the market, which he
purchased for cash at very low prices, and now OF
fers Tor sale the same wholesale or retail, much
cheaper than goods of like quality have been
sold for in this section OF country. Please call al
MS store, sign ofthe large spread eagle.
~ B. Special attention paid TO the repairing of
watches by w w Holmgsworth
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rHIRrY-FoURTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.

wednesday, December 20, 1855.
The Senate was moi in session to-day, having
adjourned until Thursday.
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r0y~ Captain John T. Coffee, LIST United
States cavalry, has resigned.
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Mt EW BOOKs.-The Heiress of Haugh ton,
IN or the Mothers Secret. novel, by the au-
thor Of "Emily Wyndham," "Ravensclif," &c.
Price 373 cents.
WAIKNA, or Adventures on the Mosquito
Shore, by Samuel A. Bard, with sixty illustrations.
Price 81 So
Observation-Disclosures Sculpture, and
Painting, by James Jackson Jarvis. Price 81 .25-
lust received.
tH X. FARNHAM
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and llth street.
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IL dies. Il have just received, and keep con-
stanily on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba, the
Sweet Isabella Wines and Caiawba Brandy.
These Wines made from the pure juice OF the
grape aud pronounced 10 be the most wholesome
beverage in use. B. JOST, Agent.
Also, Importer and Dealer all kinds of Wines,
Liquors and Cigars, 1Sl Pennsylvania Avenue.
Jan. 30-2aw3m*
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LAW PARTNERSHIP

LAW PARTNERSHIP.
ID OBERT J. WALkER q LOUIS JANIN
N have formed a CO partnership under the firm
of" WALKER d. JASIs," for the management and
argument Of cases IN the Supreme Court of the
United States, and before the Court OF Claims, at
Washington city.
Address: Washington, ID c.
May l0--3meod
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ENOR LEASE ON NENT.--The subscrI-
lie Der having determined TO discontinue teach
ing school, offers for Lease or Rent the Kappa
hammock Academy, which he wishes 10 dispose OF
for the next four years There has been school
AT the place for forty years. Il is situated seven
teen miles below Fredericksburg, Immediately on
the road between that place and Port Royal
The locality can be surpassed by none for beauty
or healthfulness is supplied with all necessary
buildings, which are in good repair and will ac-
commodaie seventy borders
Teachers wishing to keep boarding school,
will do well by calling 10 see the place before
bargaining elsewhere.
Address the subscriber al Port Royal Caroline
county, Virginia
Nov. 27-- THOMAS X. THORNTON.
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r ONGFELLOw's NEW POEM. = The
IL Song of Hinwaths, by Henry Wadworth
Longfeow. Price 81.
Curious Stories about Fairies and other Funny
People. Price rs cents.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S Bookstore,
Nov l5- near 9th street
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Feb24

VIZ ATER-C DIOR PICTU X e ST.
wv Messrs. TAYLOR ~ MAURY beg 10 an
nounce that, at the suggestion OF several Of our
clzens the pictures now on exhibition at their
store will be rallied for.
Eleven prizes sixty chances, at So.
April IL Bookstore, near Ninth street.
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DLATED TEA sETs--I have just re

DLATED TEA sETs--I have just re-
JIG ceved some new styles AIbata and Silver
Plated Ware that offer at manufacturers prices |;
also, a large assortment Of Spesascles, Of every
description together with good assortment Of
pure Silver Ware, Of my own manufacture, which
| will retail st wholesale prices
Eb III. o. HOOD,
A1S Penn. avenue, bet. at and 9th SITS,
Sign Of the Large Spread Eagle.
Feb 25--d1wif
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FINDER SHIRTS AND DRAWERS
" Another and a very large supply of Warm
Under Shirts and Drawers this day opened OF the
best quality and at low and uniform prices, at
STEVENS'S Sales Room,
Nov 13--3tif Browns Hotel.
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TINE MONUMENTAL HISTORY OF
Il EGYPT, as recorded on the ruins Of
temples, palaces, and tombs, by William Osborne,
r. s. L., in two volumes, price $40.
Cyclopeda OF Universal History, comprising
tabular views Of contemporaneous events in all
ages from the earliest records 10 the present time,
arranged chronoIog cslly and alphabetically, edited
by McBsrney, b. A., and Larreul Nett price 50
so.
Lives of Men Of Letters ofthe Time Of George
III, by Henry, Lord Brougham, price 81 IS.
Modern Mysteries Exposed and Explained, by
Rev A. Mahan, first President Of Cleveland Uni.
versity.
Learning and Working, six lectures delivered
in Wil-'s Rooms, London, in June and July, 1854,
by Frederick Demion Maurice. M. A., chaplain Of
Lincoln'r Inn. as v
Hand Book for Young Painters, by c. r.. Leslie,
r. A, author Of the Life Of Cerstsbic, price 81
Star Papers, or Experience Of Art and Nature,
by Henry Ward Beecher, price 81 rs.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore OF
oftet r. FARNHAM.
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Rossburg, PrInce Georges Co, MaryIand.
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Welearn by telegraph that the United States
Marshal for New York, yesterday detained the
Northern Light from sailing, and that it crea.
ted much excitement at the wharf among the
passengers.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-04

ID w. BRoWNING, Merchant Tailor,
il under the United States Hotel, would respect
fully inform his customers and the public generally
that he has Just received new Fall and Winter Goods
in great variety such as Cloths, Cassmeres, and Yes
tngs Of the latest importation, aud y prepared 10
have them made up at the shortest notice. in the most
fashionable manner, and at low rites OF prices
Having made arrangements 10 30 into the Ready
Made Clothing Busneess" extensively this season, he
feels confident that he can offer 10 those wishing to
purchase stock of Clothing not inferior TO any in
this city, and not made up at the North, IL usually
the case with work sold here but cut in his own es-
tablishment and made by our own needy citizens in
this duh season. at low rates Of prices. Heis enabled
therefore, to compete with northern work in point Of
prices, and as TO quality and style he win leave for
those who favor him with call 70 judge.
He can sell whole suits Goat pants and ves at the
following rates:
Good suit for business purposes out Of cloth cass
mere for the small sum Of. ......... ...... SIS
Dress and Frock Goats from. $40 90 10 $40
Overcoats Of different styles. IL 90 to IS
Black and Fancy Pantaloons.. ........ 90 70 10
Silk and Velvet Vests. ......-...... DV 70 ~
This stock Of Clothing is Of superior quality and
has been made up since hereceiyed the Fall and Win
ter Fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment Of
Fancy Articles SUCH US Gloves, Cravats, Collars I'm
brellas, &c 85saEa b ah Aot s5
Sole Agent for the sale Of SCOTS Report Of Fashions
in this city. nov 27--dgan.l
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TRAVELS IN THE EAST-The best published
INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE.
CHINA AND INDIA Chinese War, Treaty, DC
RUSSIAN EMPIRE.
AND IRELAND. = ,.s.,. 49, 80.
SCENES AND SKETCHES OF CONTINENTAL
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS &C.
BIBLE BIOGRAPHY. ndt 4M ae$ ~ 3.
PICTORIAL SUNDAY BOOK. q
ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTION OF THE UNITED
STATES. sa4
GOLD REGIONS, &C., &c.
THRILLING INCIDENTS OF THE WARS OF
THE UNITED STATES, 49,
PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION. s8
Sold by a Ng4 %
r. w. BATES, Agent,
Also, Agent for the American Organ.
And at DECKER'S, opposite the Market.
dec 0a--aodl In ~ .l..l. -
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.
-UyO CI,AIMANTS.--FRA A. DICKIN


II continues to undertake the agency Of claims be-
fore Congress and other branches Of the government
including commissioners under treaties, and the va
rious public Offices. He viii attend TO presumption
and other land claims the procuring Of patents for
the public lands, and the confirmation 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 tho Indians, or while in the
possession Of the United States; invalid, reyeu-
tionary, navy, widows, and halfpay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for
mutation halEpay, or bounty lands, well those
against the State Of Virginia against the United
States all claims growing out Of contracts with the
government, for damages sustained in consequence
Of the action conduct of the government; and, in
deed, any business before Congress the public Off
ces which may require the aid Of agent attorney
His charges will be moderate and depending upon
the amount Of the claim and the extent Of the service
Mr.. r. A. DIcKINs is known TO most Of those who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
who have occupied any public attention at Washing
ton.
His Office is on Fifteenth street. opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next 70 the Bank Of the
Metropolis. X,
All letters must be post paid nov 13--y
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THOMAS EcKARDT,

Corner Of r. and 9th street. near The Patent Office,
vuyO whom was awarded the first dipl0-
il ma at the great exhibition Of the Mechanics
Institute would again call the attention Of the pub
lie 10 his beautiful stock Of foreign and domestic
sweetmeats. gas41t. N.8.t II
Manufacturing his confectonaries at the establish
ment all who favor him with call can rely on get
ting prime article at all times.
balls, parties, and weddings He will also keep on
hand and make TO order at all times
Roman Ices, Ice Cream
Chariot Ruse, Frozen Fruit
Water Ices, Blanc Mango
n Jellys, and Pyramids,
OF eyery style for table ornaments
Leave your orders at the well-tried store, where
they will receive prompt attention.
dec l2--eOlm I'll liza ste s6Hf4H tta F.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
NJ nos cuAlrIrH.

NJ non cuALrIEh.
Ioxely. airy, fairy creature, 3n8
Life Is In thy every feature,
To and fro for ever fitting,
Never standing, never sitting
Three whole minutes in place,
Keeping up an idle chase,
Jumping, stamping, humping, squalling,
Over chairs and sofas sprawling,
Making such din and pother,
Hobbies, rooms, and garrets through
Sweetest, fieetest, has your mother,
Tell me, any more OF your
All thy articles simple
That thy cheeks so chubby dimple,
All thy sly, coquetting airs,
Whcedling from me nuts and pears,
To prophetic eyes discover
How thouPt rule thy future lover,
Make him madly near thee linger
Turn him round thy little finger, ~
And thy lips, my little lamb, gss,
Swcetly pout in mirthfui flashes,
Especially when bread and jam
Have ifinged them with superb moustaches.
Sunny, funny Carofne,
What merry life is thine! VII
Ever eating day and night,
With prodigious appetite;
Life to most so drear and sandy,
Is to thee all sugar-candy:
No perplexing thoughts hast thou,
Leaving burrows on thy brow,
Friendships rivcn and loves untrue
Pride and gripping lust Of mammon,
by philosophy and you
Are considered mercst CANNON.
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An invcterate bachelor, being asked by senti-
mental young Miss why he did not secure some
fond ones company in his voyage on the ocean Of
life, replied, would i'll were sure such an ocean
would be pacific.
There were 1,444 vessels built In the United
States in 1852, of 35l ,493 tons
A dandy lately appeared in Iowa with legs SO
attcnuatcd that the authorities had him arrested
because he had "no visible means ofsupport."
Difficulties arc whctstones to sharpen our forti-
tude.
A foundry has been opened up town to least
reflections" 5s
The latest labor-saving machine announced ID
one for sowing wild oats.
A constant reader of Diogenes wishes TO find
the seat on which "Verbum sat.
There Is a river in France in which no person
can precipitate himself without being insane, lin
Seine.)
The lady who t" knit her brows, has commenced
a pair Of socks.
Every boy should have his head, his heart, and
his hand educated.
A Down East editor says that modesty is quail
ity that highly adorns woman, but ruins man.
A painfully correct conclusion.
The man who tried to swecten his tea with one
OF his wife's smiles, has fallen back on sugar.
Why is widower like "a house in diapidated
condition? He wants to be repaired.