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EXHIBITION OF FINE ARTS.


TIME attention Of the public is respectfully
Il called to the large and interesting
GALLERY OF FINE ENGRAvINGS,
(best English Line, Mezzotints and Aqualienis,)
which 10 now open flor few days only at
No. 500 Pennsylv ania Avenue, between
I'D and I'D streets, Warrington,
Consisting of specimens OF the following eminent
masters: Landseer, Cooper, Bateman, Herring,
(sen. and jr.,) Frank Stone, kns Parker. Fske,
Absolon, Sir G. Hayter, Martin, William Bonner,
Eastlake, Twsner, Leslie, Wilkie, NC, &C., &c.
Engraved by Atkinson, Wass, Ryall, Reynolds,
Robinson, Darvey, Lewis, Landseer, Simmons,
Bromley, and Hufam, and other eminent English
engravers.
Such a collection has never before been seen
in Washington. The entire stock will be disposed
Of at FIRST COST, and in some cases less than
actual cost will be taken.
The proprietor desires 10 dispose Of the same,
as he must decline the business on account Of i'll
health. The goods are all new, and recently i'm
ported from London and Paris Call early, as this
opportunity can last but FEW DAYS.
Open from a. m. to pm.
500 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Dec 22-g Near Addms's Express office
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REAT COMPLAINTS having beef

VI made Of the irregulari,y OF the running OF the
boats between Washington and Alexandria, for
the accommodation OF the public the undersgned
has determined 10 run the steamer GEORGE
PAGE as follows, viz:
From Washington, 81, 8, 81, and III a. m; |, B
and A, p m.
From Alexandra, IT, 50, lOi a. m; Ia, 2, a.,
and ST. p m.
Omnibuses connecting with the boat will leave
the corner of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue at Q, ~, ct, and H. m; i2i, u, and A.
Nov 7-tf GEORGE PAGE.
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weekly journal Published .t WASH
ington city.

weekly journal PuDItnneu ut WASH
ington city.
Y,HE undersigned propose to commence
about the first of June next, in the City Of
Washington, the publication Of weekly news
paper, 10 be called the SPECTATOR, designed for
general circulation among the people Of the United
States It's columns will contain full digest Of
the news Of the day, foreign and domestic;
weekly review OF finance and the markets;
synopsis Of the proceedings Of Congress during
its session tables Of election returns the impor-
tant political action OF State Legislatures, and OF
party conventions; interesting miscellaneous and
scientific matter; articles Agriculture, together
with original articles upon the leading topics OF
the day. Much valuable information relative TO
the operations of the Executive Departments, to-
gether with weekly list Of new patents, will be
found in its columns A large portion of its
space will be devoted 10 light literature, original,
and selected. Its location at the political centre
Of the Union, will afford opportunities always to
procure the latest and most reliable information
on public affairs,
Ii is the intention Of the. undersigned to make
the SPECTATOR an acceptable vister 10 every
honse in the Union, and il viii therefore not as
sumo on any occasion the position OF parlizan
paper, nor will IL owe any allegiance TO men but
| entertaining fixed and decided views on questions
Of political economy, and upon our system OF gov
eminent, il will disseminate and promulgate them
as occasion may require always keeping carefully
| n view the interests OF the country, growing out
OF foreign as well as domestic affairs.
The SPECTATOR will be printed in quarto form,
on good paper and new type; each number con
tanning eight pages Of matter. making one volume
annually of 4l6 pages. Each volume will be &C
companied by a full aud compile index to its con-
| tents thus making II a most valuable paper for
preservation and reference. Il will be published
every Saturday morning, at 81 per annum, payable
always in advance. No paper will be continued
beyond the time for which il is paid.
All subscriptions and communications on bust
ness should be addressed 10 the undersigned al
Washington, ID. G..
AUG. +. HARVEY ~ co.
WASHINGTON Cry April 10, 1855.
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RAPPAHANNOCK ACADEMY.
INOR LEASE Or RENT.--The suhscr

I 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. Ii 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 in good repair and will ac
commodate seventy borders.
Teachers wishing to keep a boarding school,
will do well by calling TO see the place before
bargaining elsewhere.
Address the subscriber at Port Royal. Caroline
county, Virginia.
Nov. 27-- THOMAS r. THORNTON.
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MEMBERS OF CONGRESS and Visi-
1Xl tors TO Washington respectfully informed
that az TAYLOR d MAURYS Book and Sta
tonery Store, near Ninth street. they will meet
all their requirements Their extensive stock, in
addition to the following important works, CON-
prses every department of Literature, Science,
and Art.
New books received Immediately on publica-
ton.
Weekly importations from England.
Cahoun's Works, vols.
Jeferson's Works, 9 vols.
Webster's Works, 8 vols, autograph edition.
Everett's Oraiions and Speeches, vols.
Clays Private Correspondence, VOL
S. S. Premises Memoirs, vols.
Bancrof's History of the United States, 6vols.
Statesmans Manual, vols.
Hickey's Constitution, vol.
Jefersons Manual, VOL
The Constitution of the United States, vol.
Elliot's Debates and Madison Papers, 5 vols.
Marsh's Orators and Statesmen, vol
Story's Works, 3 vols.
Lives of Chief Justices of the United States,
/ vol.
Liebers Civil Liberty and Self Government,
2 vols.
wirt's Life of Patrick Henry, vol.
Kennedy's Life of Writ, vols.
Garland's Life of John Randolph vol.
Party Leaders, by Baldwin, vol
De Tocqueville's Democracy in America, !
The Federalist, vol
Grmke's Nature and Tendency Of Free Insti-
iutions, vol.
Constitutional Text Book, | vol.
Carey's Past, Present, and Future, / vol.
Seaman's Progress of Nations, vol
McElligott's American Debater, vol.
Future Wealth of America, l vol
Smiths Wealth OF Nations, vol
Every description of American, English, and
French stationery Of the finest qualities, AT the
lowest prices.
Visiting Cards engraved and printed with the
greatest promptitude.
TAYLOR & MAURYS,
Dec S-dtf Near Ninth street.
JUVENILE BOOKS OF moral and religious
character, five hundred or six hundred different
kinds, beautifully illustrated.
100 portable Writing Desks. from 50 so to SIS;
together with every kind Of Fancy Stationery,
which will be sold at less prices than they have
ever before been sold at in this city.
The Prophets, or Mormorism Unveiled, with
illustrations; price 81.
Just published and for sale al
July II near 9Th 81.
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.DOO ing, between 9Th street and the Theatre,
or at the latter place, small memorandum book,
containing S140 in s5's and Sos of the Patriotic
Bank chiefly, one Corporation 50, inclusive. There
were also some loose papers in the book Of no
possible use TO any but the owner. II the same
has fallen into honest hands, will give Fifty Dol
lars reward for the return thereof If in the hands
Of a thief, ii is hoped he will return the book and
papers. w. HOWE,
372 Penn. avenue, corner o. h street.
Dec Ia
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A VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA.,

N q, 600 Acres) for salc.-Having leased Tor
a term OF years, "The Fauquier White Sulphur
Springs" 10 persons whose high reputation war
rants the beiefthey will be kept in the best style,
the undersigned now offers for sale the valuable
farm which surrounds the Springs.
1t contains upwards OF $50 acres OF low grounds
remarkable for extraordinary crops Of corn, and
capable Of being made the best possible mea Jws
As part OF this lind yielded 100 bushels ola age
acre, in 1853 the twelfth year Of successive VA
walton, without manure; and in 1854, bad As vas
the season, produced 10 bushels-ihc Far,n -
easily susceptible OF DIVISION and is certainly one
OF the best in Virginia.
Terms: one-lhird on the LIST OF December next
and the balance in one and two years thereafter,
with interest from date OF delivery.
For further particulars inquire OF he subscriber
by letters addressed to "Warrenion Springs, Vir-
ginis," or TO Washington, ID. 9.
May l--tf THOMAS GREEN.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and MelOdeons for Cash.


"ORACE WATERS, the great Music and
H Piano Forte dealer, 1888 Broadway New
York. prelering TO share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il TO the sharpers OF
Wall street, TO raise available means to enable him
10 stem The present tight times, offers his immense
assortment of elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons large discount from factory prices,
COR cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three of the largest and most celebrated Boston
man ufaciories; also those of several OF he 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; al
tordng an opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere Each instrument warranted. Second.
hand Pianos al great bargains-prices from 500 10
10 Sl60. Music and musical instruments of all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads OF schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mai,
post paid. General and select catalogues OF mu-
sic and schedule oftactory prices OF Pianos Melo.
deems and musical instruments forwarded to any
address, free OF postage.
Semi 2l--d3m
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VOCAL MUSIC.

MFRS. FRANKLIN respectfully informs the
lyl Ladies Of Washington that she continues
to give instruction in Vocal Music. From her
long experience and professional intercourse with
the best A,fisfes of Europe and America, she feels
confident that her method of cullvatng the voice
and imparting correctness Of style and expression
will render satisfaction.
For terms and hours apply TO Mrs F al her resi-
dence 403 street, between 9th and 10th streets.
Reference is made TO Mr.. r. Davis and Mr.. G..
Hilbus, al their Music Stores on Pennsylvania
Avenue. Dec 10
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A POCALYPTC KETCHEs.-Lectures
~ on the Book Of Revelation, by the Row. John
Cumming, ID. d.; IS cents.
Benedictions, or the Blessed Life, by the Rev.
J. Cumming, ID. d.; IS cents.
School Books and School Requisites at the lou:
est price Tor vale at the bookstore Of
GRAY ~ BALLANTYNE,
On rh street, near Odd Fellows Halt
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
OFFICE NO. ~, fENNsfLsAhlA AVENUE,
Corner Of 10th street, over Savings Bank

OFFIcE No. 1872, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Corner Of 10th street, over Savings Bank
THIS CEMETERY is laid out on the plan
i Of the celebrated Greenwood OF New York,
and situated on the high ground, distant one and
quarter miles north of the Capitol, North Capt.
to street. leading directly 10 the Gateway This
company have received charter from Con-
gress appropriatiHg this ground for ever to burial
purposes making fee title 10 the purchaser, and
prohibiting all encroachments from legislation or
otherwise, which is of vast Importance 10 those
who wish their dead TO repose where they have
placed them; for il has become custom In all
cities when the burial ground becomes valuable
for other purposes, 10 sell it, and throw the dead
promscuousy into one large PIT, and legal mea-
sures cannot prevent il, as no titles are given TO
the ground.
NJ b. Office hours from 10 m, to IL m, wher
pamphlets containing the Charter Bylaws, and
Map of the Grounds, and all other Information
can be obtained.
All orders left with Mr.. James F. Harry
no. nh street, or any other undertaken, will be
promptly attended 10. June l9-ly
APOLEON AT ST. HELENA, OR
IN interesting anecdotes and remarkable con-
versations of the Emperor during the 1--WE and
half years of his captivity. collected from the me-
MORALS Of Las Casas, O'Mera, Montholon, An
tommarrgi, and others BY John S C. Abbot;
with illustrations. pr
English Grammar. The English Language in
its elements and forms, with history OF lis origin
and development designed for in colleges
and schools. Revised and enlarged. BY William
C. Fowler, late Professor of Rhetoric in Amherst
College.
Caesars Commentaries literally translated notes,
with very elaborate index.
A Child's History ofthe United States. BY John
Bonner. In volumes.
An Outline of the General Principles of Gram
mar, TO which quotations have been added. BY
Rev. ]. G. Grafton, Professor of the English Ian
guage and Literature in the New York Academy.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore Of
R. FARNHAM,
Corner of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue Dec 6
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TO the Ladies Of Washing foa, Geor gsfoscn, dkz
andrfa. &c.


ENRY WEfRMN's ladies, misses. ana
I'LL children's French shoes are sold by the IN
dersigned, on 18th street, Just above Corcoran ~
Riggs Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety of ladies' misses, and chdrens French
gaiter walking shoes, white and black satin CATERS,
slippers, &c, made TO order by II. Weirman, OF
philadelphia of the best French gaiter materials,
and in the htest Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are genersly
known as q slop-shop shoes" being all custom
work, OF superior workmanship, and warranted TO
give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and
omy, will consult their interest by giving me =
call and examine for themselves.
G. WEtRMAN,
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TlAMILIAR QUOTATIONS.

FAMILIAR QUOTATIONS.-AcO collection
JIG Of Familiar Quotations, with complete In
dices of Authors and Subjects; price 81.
Memorials Of Youth and Manhood, by Sidney
Willard, two volumes; price 81
Ellie, or the Human Comedy, by John Esten
Cooke, author OF Virginia Comedians, &c.
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S Bookstore,
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nROsPECTUs or DE BOW,s RE-

Ii VIEW, volumes XIV. and AV., adapted prl
marily TO the southern and western States OF the
Union including statistics OF foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly in
New Orleans, al IS per annum IN advance.
M4- A few complete sets Of the work. thirr IN
volumes, bound handsomely, 1900 TO $50 pages,
are for sale al the Office New Orleans, deliverable
in any of The large cities or towns Sep 7--tf
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DOR THE SPRING TRADE, Gents Ho-
I siery and Under-Garments.-S
Browns Hotel, is now opening fresh and large
variety of Gents Undershrts and Drawers. Also,
a large assortment Of silk and cotton Half Hose
plain and fancy STEVENS'S
Feb 24-otif Sales Room Browns Hotel
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COAL!-COAL,

rV,HE consumers Of Coal are respectfully inform
i ed that the undersigned can furnish them
with superior article, and at the very lowest
price Punctuaty and just weight v his motto,
orders that they will have cause to complain.
Call at the Yard on Sd street, few steps south Of
Pa. avenue. III. G. narrower.
Sept. lin
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CARD.


ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Indianola, Calhoun County, Tsras.
Practices in the Courts OF the Tenth Judicial
District; also in the Supreme and Federal Courts
ut Austin and Galveston.
REFERENCES:
Hon. A. p Butler, U. s. Senator, s. Carolina.
Hon. ID. r. Atchison, u. s. Senator, Missouri.
r. M. T. Hunter, u. 8. Senator, Virginia.
James M. Mason, u. s. Senator, Virginia.
Gen. s. Cooper. Adj. Gen. U. s. A. Wash, ID. G.
Thomas Green, esq, Washington, ID. G.
G. c. Jamison, Pres't Bank OF Bait, Bait, Md.
Dec eff
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IT AW PAKTNERsHIP.-Sup Court
j ofthe United States.-ROBERTJ.W WALKER
and LOUIS JANIN have formed copartnership
under the name of " WALKER u JANIN," for the
argument OF cases in the Supreme Court OF the
United States, al Washington city, where both
will attend throughout the future sessions of that
court. They may be addressed nj Washington,
New York or New Orleans.
t.
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Notwithstanding to statement of the
Register Of the Treasury, it appears that during
the quarter ending the thirtieth of September last,
the total amount of imports into Georgetown was
s19,56s. Nothing exported to foreign countries.
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rI,HE HEALING or THE NATIONS, B,

Charles Linton; with an Introduction and
Appendix by NJ p. Tallaadge. Published by the
Society for the Diffusion Of Spiritual knowledge.
New York, large octave volume, price 81 80.
For sale ut
TAYLOR n MAURY'S Bookstore.
MAY 5 near oh street.
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TAYLOR 8 MAURY have the honor to

IL announce the completion Of preparations for
the festive season. In addition TO their ordinary
stock, (which has always been characterized by
elegance and variety,) they have received
choice selection of beautifully illustrated and
tastefully bound Books.
Articles Of" verlu," in Porcelain, Bronze, and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks, IN paper mache and rosewood.
Card Baske =, lnkstands, Ladies' Cabas.
Cigar Stands aud Cases, Portemonnacs.
Taper Stands, &c.
Together with a general assortment OF novehies
remarkable for a combination Of the useful with
the ornamental, AT prices suitable TO the
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9th street
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-22

is at Wizards hotel, ready to the public in
the line OF his profession.
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The Hon. Thomas III. Bayly was recently
at Charleston, 8. c., on his way TO Havana, fol
the benefit Of his health.
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4 ODERN LANGUAGES. Il. GrouA,

lVl a native OF France, teacaer OF Modern Lam
.uages, especially French, Spanish, and German
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
,litv Professor OF Numesmatcs, for the classiR-
sation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
an 9Th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms 10 rent at that place.
IL,
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Ge = RE WARD.-Strayed from the Com
spC mons about weeks since, small speckle
red and white Cow, with one horn half broken
of-the other,a crump horn. She has wen or
wart her side, the flank, about the size of
a mans fist. She is marked, but not recollected
The above reward will be paid by returning her to
the owner, on street, between 9th and 7lh, No.
500. Sept l9
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TAUTIER's.-Just received large as
VI soriment Of Pate De Foies Gras, from Siras
burg, in small and large jars
Ian ~ NJ . GAUTIER.
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VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
II AIDES ALPINE BOOTS.--Just re-
j 4 ceived superior lot of Ladies' Black and
Brown Alpine Boots, together with large and
general assortment of Ladies, Gents, Misses,
Boys, Youths, and Children's Boots and Shoes
for sale by GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Paitersons Drug Store,
Dec (News.)
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Winters Chemical Dioramas and Crystal
line Views will be exhibited tonight, al the Varie
ties for the last time. They are truly beautiful.
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"ORk, or Plenty to do and Hours 10
w DO 1t, by M. M. Brewster, LIST and I'd series
GRAY a. BALLANTYNE.
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IRON HALL.
III. ~INTEE'S
Grand Exhibition Of Chromairopes, Fading Cbrys
lalline Views, and the Unrivalled Chemical
Doramas, at
KUNKEL'S VARIETIES,
Will continue during the week, and on Wednes
day and Saturday afternoons at o'clock, on
which days Children admitted at ia CTS
The exhibition will embrace a series of
BEAUTIFUL CHRYSTALLINE VIEWS,
Representing Moonlighis Summer and Winter
Scenes, Cities, Ruins, Shipping Views, Land
scapes, Sea Views, with Fire and Volca-
mic Eruplions. Allo which are shown
blythe aid of the powerful DRUM
MoND LIGHT, and embrace
eighteen in number.
After which, a variety Of splendid TURKISH
CHROMATROPES, and the pleasing and
lauQhable METAMORPHOSES, or
Sudden Transformations
To be followed by the large CHEMICAL DO
RAMAS, which are peculiar 10 this
entertainment alone.
The first Dioramic Subject represents day view
of THE MILAN CATHEDRAL.
The entertainment concludes with the splendid
and brilliant subject, THE COURT OF BABY
LON, with the night scene, showing the gor-
geous and imposing Feast of Beshazzar.
MAJ Tickets Of admission TO this Great Enter
tainment, IS cents only Children when under IL
years. Is cents The Exhibition commences at
u o'clock.
va N. b. Strangers will do well 10 remember
that they now have an opportunity of Witnessing
the finest room entertainment on this continent.
va p. s. This is the same entertainment, with
add al xxyhic with nch yad
favor seven years since in III city.
Dec 20
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The Fine Arts.-There is now on exhibition,
and for SALE at 500 Pennsylvania avenue, one of
the handsomest collections of engravIngs ever
brought to this city.
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BROWN AND SHOOK,

GENERAL COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MER
CHANTS, RICHMOND, VA
And Agents for I" Kerr's" I" Summerdean" Old Rye,
and P. Hangers sold Rye" Whisky. Prem'nm
brands.
All letters promptly answered, and orders flleo
Feb 20-3m
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by RAILROAD DIRECT
TO
II TI Il w II - t.
IN ~; -

Time between w ashfngt0n and wheeling
but IL la hOurs1
Running time betioeen Washington and Csnesn.
natl 81 hours!
Through Tickets and Baggage Checks TO be had
in Washington,u
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Payments required IN advance, invariably.
Bank notes, current where subscriber resides,
received at par. The whole or any part Of a re-
mittance may be made in postage stamps. The
money should be in this city by the first Monday
in next December, the day fixed for the meeting
of Congress.
Heretofore have sent the Daily Globe 10 those
papers that published my Prospectus. cannot
afford 10 do so any longer, as the papers sent for
several years past cost me more than all received
for subscriptions out of this city during that time.
JOHN c. RIVES.
WASHINGTON October 2, 1855