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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1855-10-16

tnD INFERIOR u III IOIbI uiluS '"O iSNNi' VI ''S'
officers. .,
According to my orders, General Thirey and Mel
instructed Generals Bucret aud Frossurd, command
ing the artillery aud engineers Of the I'd corps, to
tnkc all necessary steps for establishing ourselves
frmly in the Mnlakoir, and ON that part of the cur
tain which was in our power, 40 that we might, in
case Of need, resist Il night attack OF the cn1my, and
be in a position to drive him the next day from the
Little Rcdun of the Careenins Bay Tho Mason ell
| Crnix, and Nil this portion ut his defence..
These arrangements became, however, unnecessn.
rv. The enemy, hopeless OF retakin- the Malak"l,
took an important resolution - he vacated the town.
Toward the close of the day | had II suspicion Of
this, for | had seen long lines Of troops and baggage
deGi. along the bridge and reach the north bank, and
the confederation which nros" in every direction soon
removed all doubt. l should have liked 10 push Tor
ward, gain the bridge and cut oil the enemy srrtreat;
but the bosieged was at every moment blowing up
Que ur other Of hls delelces, his powder magazines
md ls establishments. Ihese explosions would
have destroyed us in detail, aud sn they rendered. tho
idea impracticablc. We remained in position until
the day should arise upon this scene ot desolatlou.
The sun i'll rising lighted up the work OF destruc-
ton, which WAS very much greater than wo had been
enabled To imagine. The last Russian vessels an
chored the evening before inthe rondstcai were SUNK;
the bridge was disconnected; the enemy had only re-
served his steamers. which carried oil the Inst lugi,
lives and some infatuated Russians who were still
waking among the fires in tht- unhappy city. Bui
presently these men IA well rs the steamers, were
driven to seek refuge in the iudentu;iuns of the bank
north Of the roadstcad.
Thus terminated this memorable siege, during
which. the army of relief has been twice defeated III
order of battle, and the offensive nnd defensive means
OF which have affirmed 10 colossal proportions. The
besieging army had, at its variulIr attacks, SW guns
in battery, which have fired more than l.dUo.Wo
times: anu our approaches excavated III the course "i
S36 DAYS, in rocky ground, and presenting m cxten,
Of NOR. than 81 kilometres, go %leagues,) have heen
executed under the constant tire Of the place, and dis'
turbcd b. incessant combats day and night.
The day oiSept. 5. on which the allied armies proved
themselves superior 10 IN army almost equal in NUN.
her, not invested, entrenclIed behind formidable de.
fences, provided with more than 100 guns, protected
by the guns of the fleet and of the batteries north OF
the roRdstead, and still dispensing of immense re-
sources. vii! remain an example OF what may be eA.
pec,ed from an army, brave, disciplined, and inurel
TO war.
Our losses Oh this day were five generals killed, four
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18
WALL PAPER.

I'VE have Just reeeiycda second lot OF Wall Paper
w and Bordvrs direct from the Manufacturers IN
New York and we have nov OH hand 4,UO0 kills oil
various Patterns We will so receive in few day
by Railroad another large lot ofG.e0 Rolls. making
Oh stock amount TO 10000 Rolls vi $50 patterns To
persons intending paper their houses this spring
We ohd say thar being the Agents Of one OF The lar
ge,t Manufaco ries 10 New YORK we are preparedito
furnish Wall Paper and Borders ri Factory prices
with The addition of freight
Fer III convenience" o sur eastomersi IN davenport
We have samples nfal our Wall Paper and Borders III
our B.,oE Stand IN the Post oGiev, where they cau
make elections and lean Their orders Give u, cal
we will give Satisfaction to a | purchasers
WARREN n RHAWS.
Booksellers aud ststioners aEd dealers IN Wall IA
pgr, Pos. oitce. davenport lllnosst., Rock Isiard
Marea Goth du
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18

THE STATE TEMPEREsCE CONVENTION.
-Tnis Convention met yesterday IN this
city. Gov. Garduer presd and made
speech, IN which he spoke strongly for NOR
al suasion. We do not know how His En-
cell,ncy's speech may appear to other men,
but 10 Us il seems timd, and distrusl.ul OF
The omnipoteuc, oil the new law. lie did
not say, directly, that in his opinion the
statute. could accomplish its object, or that
he approved ITS principhs He spoke not
ike Maine Law man, not like thorough
pruhibiilonist. bit as it his Official position
aud his personal interests brought him to
the Temple. placed hun upon the platform
and opened his mouth. he did not say,
we have everything re desire" but lyon
have everything you DESIRE" Our temper
ance friends may well be proud to Their sue
cess when they can thus press into their
service gentlemen whose teetotallsm Is ra-
Their OF the amateur than OF the practical
KIND. Gov. Gardeners presence and presl-
dency did homage to their strength. AT the
same time It Is credltable to Ii Excellency
that he spoke throuhuut with CONSCIENTIOUS
caution, anu only uttered prudent generail-
ties. We leave it TO temperance men to
estimate the. value OF such countenan and
support. But it must be evident to the most
segacivus OF them, that speeches and votes
winch labor under the slightest suspicion
OF venality, strengthen the strongest o.
jections vi the prohlb,ionst. II has
been asserted 1--WE do not pretend to say
with how much TRUTH that Prohlbitory Laws
have not besn enacted upon their merits,
and tina, the malorlties in favor OF Prohib.
ton have lacked wholesome conscientious
! ness and il is further claimed that IN tins
way the general sentiments OF the people
are misrepresented by men who are either
awed by the fear OF denuncation, OF bribed
by the promise of votes. We make these
suggestions, which are sufficiently natural
in perfect good faith, and with an h2nrs,
desire 20 have this whole controversy settled
upon Just and philosophical principles
The resolutions and address adopted by
the Convention well express the peculiar
sentiments of this body Thy certainly
contain more OF impulse aid !eeilng mar
reason but we suppose they were ~
tended rather to stimulate than to convince
Ii they seem harsh, i'll. natured, nee dless
ly vindictvc, it must be remembered ina
they merely express the sentiments ant
adopt the spirit of u law which passed IN
Honsa By a great majority and the Senat
without division or dcpatc. They show 4
every inc the exutation of their author,
and are only pardonable pean after sue
victory. Events may or may not ]us'l'
their confident tone. We shall see
Boston Atlas.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18

GREAT HAUL OF C.USrEREErr MONEY.
The Cleveland Piaindealer states that
some men engaged in whitewasbing house
in thar city recently discovered coa"tsHe't
money amounting to 100000, all on Ca"-
ada banks Buff Dem.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18

Mr.. Wise said in one of his late speeches
tina, he has spoken one hundred aud forty
eight hours in the present canvass IN VIZ
rinia. The breath expended by him in
those l4S hours would have made sufhcient
winG to drive windmill long enough TO
grind peck of corn. Pity it was not ap-
pled to some such useful purpose,-Lous
pilLe Journal
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18
coPPERsMITH AND PLUMBER.

i>HE subscriber Is now prepared to do all kinds of
Copper work, Plumbing, Roofing, &c, alss q gen.
era jobbng business of every description connected
with the lin. Copper and Sheet Iron business. Stove
Pipe, Sheet Zinc Lead Pipe, Sheet Lead, Sheet Cop
psr, Bathing Tubs, Pumps, etc., etc.. furnished at all
times the most reasonable terms and at short
tee.
House Gutter and Spoutng made to order. All
work warranted Old iron, Copper and Lead wanted
ana taken Ia exchange for work.
davenport. Apl7, ls55-dly J. DuMoNT.
Perry ST. between I'd b Sd.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18
For Sale or Rant.

rare chance Is presented to any one ~shingto en-,
n gage in manufacturing shop recently erectto
on The river above the r. r.; furnished WIN an GU,
ine of Is horse 20 and full set OF SASH Door ao
RIind machincry-wil be sold with or without the ma
nhinery Can he seen in operation at any Tune;
Davenport APl II dim ~ D. n''"'
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18
STOVES STOYESn

TINE subscribers having purchased the entire stesk
i ofStoyes, &C., Of II. wIcHxRsnAn, dealer in he
solicit share Of public patronage, hoping 10 stisS
all who may in future deal with us. We woald SAsen
the following inducements, hrst cell b. IN Eastern
and Western Stoves. including over go Patterns Of
COOK STOVES, Of which to selset,
We warrant every Stove SELL both to operate and
against fre cracks, thereby making greatly TO The
advantage ofpersens wanting good stove 10 buy OF
rs. keep constantly on hand . large supply Of
Charter Oak.
Wewou'd also Offer Ia dealers the following induce
nents; having purchased our stock in the East ens.
o!es us TO sell You Stoves. Tin, Sheet Iron and al
Kinds OF Tuners stock ut Chicago prices freight I'D
ied merely saving You expense. trouble and delay
Mt HICKS being practical workman, will attend
personally to all kinds Of Jobbrg, such Tin Koof.
ing, Spoatins, Copper smthing, &C., all work var.
tanted
Brady between Front and Second.
May Cd, lsSS-dwtf WIcKERSHAM HICKS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18
NOTICES,

l HAVING sold out my Stove establishment. am
L now desirsus of settling up accounts; here
notify all men owing 10. either by note book
call and settle by the 10Th day of May If not
paid by that time they will be put in the hands
constable for collection. On notes not due l will
max G a liberal discount.
Also, all persons having claims against me will
bring them In anu receive pa, meni.
III. WICKERSHAM.
May |, ls55-3wiw4t
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18
May |. Is5s-3wdw4t.
For Sale

1nl fcst of land, fronting on end street and the
''" river, suitable for site for Saw Mill or Man
ufaciuriEg Establishment. Apply to
May LIST, ls55-u COOK & SARGENT.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18
Books 4 Statiouerp
VOYAGES. TRAYELs. Ac.

VOYAGES, TRAVELS, &c.
Sea and Sailor, BY Cotton, 81 90
Deck do Port, (" do %
Ship do Shore, :" do On
Three Years in California do I IS
Summer Cruise H. the MEDITERRANEAN, by Willis, 1 %
Captain Canal, al African SLAYER, rs
Swell Life NJ Sea, %
Salt Water Bubbles, by Martingale, 90
Runnil K Sketches Of Men and Places,
by Geo. COY way, the Otibeway Chief, 90
Travels among the Indians, by Mckinney, 2 90
What saw in California by Bryant, co
California and Oregon Trail. Parkman's, Is
Exploring Expedition TO Oregon, Hines, ~
Fremonts do Cal ,fDrnia do / IS
California History from It's discovery, Capron's IS
Life ON the Plains and ut the DiggiDgs, IM
Kansas and Nebraska, IS
From Ter Life In the South West, 90
Prairie and Rocky MouHtsin Life, II Is
ATTHE IOWA OK ROOMS.
No SO Brady, bet I'd and Sd Streets,
Davenport, Iowa.
5mo 5th u ELI ADAMS, Agent.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18
Wall Paper

lust received and now opening at the old stand No.
aire Block large and vel selected lot OF the
above named article, suitable fr Halls and R'omss
prisng great variety OF patterns, also Border,
to match. Prices 10 suit the times.
WI HOLMES and Co.
Davenport, 3rd May. 1855. Inths.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18
Received a. No l L. Claire Block,

Received at No Le Claire Block,
Harper's Magazine for May.
Putnam's do do
Grabam,s do do
Godey's l.ady's do
Also New Publications.
Summer Land, Il Southern Tale;
tasti. Builders;
The Initials,
Kansas and Nebrasxa--by Hale;
Life Of Seward--h, Geo. Il Baker;
The Slave OF the Lamp--by North
May 3rd w. ii. HOLhE d Co.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18
EMIGRAETS TO IOWA
All Want Good and Reliable Maps.

ITEM, Wi iiams d Co.'S Township Maps are the
best being compiie ed from the United states Sur
yeys Official inf rmaton, and p, rsonal rccou ois-
sanee: sho tn streams. roads. towns post Offices
count, seats. works OF Internal Improvement ete-.
etc Being published within the state arc in fact, the
only teiiable and complete
MAP OF IOWA.
Being regu larry appointed agents for the sale of
these maps e are prepared 10 furnish them 10 the
trade at the publishers lowest Wholesale RITES or by
the single copy. Also:
$40 doz J ii. Caiton Co. aud Ensign, Bridgnan
Fannings maps the United States. Western States
and the states of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Nh
souyj. and Territories Of Minnesota Kansas and Ne
brzska For sale, wholesale or retail, by
WARREN d RHAWN.
Booksellers and Stationcrs. Dealersin Wall Paper,
Windns Shades etc. Illinois street Rock Island,
Post once, Davenport. Api. u
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18

ave" JERSEY 1t is stated that the De-
,.aI ,! 81 New Jersey are trying to con
'' 'De X. N. order in that State.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18

wv Ecan supply few more eopiesof
w Life of Horace Greedy, Ida May,
Lie OFF +. Barnum, News boy,
Rath Hall Lampiighten,
Also Mrs Hals's New Household Receipt BOOK
Mi,sLAsles New Receipts for Cooking.
WARREN Ri AVN.
Post ONCE Davenport,
Feb. Goth Island CT, BOOK >'o'o' ""e" ~
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18

=, ~ non John G.. Spencer, who has fill
co,ir space professionally aud poitI-
,nd, vi 's' century. i'd rapidly sinking
an' - nsease Induced by severe mental
~ Physt,u! labor.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18
The Bridge Cities.

DOCK lslnnd. DaycnTottard Molne- WIN N.e"
IL Of the Railroad Bridge. An excellent DESCRIPTIVE
pam phot, suitable for mailing 10 'nstsGt Roa
For sale ut NO. bo>'"'''
May II, 1855.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18
By NATHAN II. park
DAVENPORT, IOWA.

Published by KEEN a. LEE, Chicago, Ill.
The above work is in press, and will be issued
about tho hfs Of June, be addressed ~ the
author. at Davenport, or the Publishers, Chicago.
Acssr. W.srrp.-- To IS or reliable and ener-
,atie Young men, who will thoroughly canvass this
stats Tor subscriptions, rare opportunity is offered
Apply in person by mail, with Recommendations,
to i. n. PAekER, Davenport
-PNewsf.ue 10 this State Pablis hing the above
Enhancement a nd cal attention 10 tie work edi-
toraIl, viii b, entitled tcseoP! OF the work ss soon
as issued.
An. oal. d. In v -Im- -
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18
Bounty Lands.

IT ,crsons who have sery ed in any of the wars oil
N the United States since the Year l,eo, which IN
cuaes those who .ery ed in the Black Hawk war arc
'"'''' ~ W. II. F GURLEY,
\, o ~ na,,,aau Ernnt and ID streets Apl2l
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18
N Office,

II Notes due us, that are paid renewed before
LIST OF June will be handed to Cook and Dtliou
for Collection BY legal process,
May, lrst, 1855. COOK SARGENT
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18

TO HEADS OF FAMILIES.
WEare now prepared TO supply families with the
following articles, which We warrant to give
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. kinds Of
Aea, Coffee, Sugar. Syrup
holasses, Soaps, Confectionery,
Nuts, Flavoring Extracts,
Ord. Fruitasd Garden Seeds.
ALSO
Prepd Cocoa, Pulv'd salsratus,
9. Tartar, Ysast Powder,
. C. sods, BAL Soda,
Iutmsgs, Mace,
Whole and Allspies,
0rounajCianamen. Pepper 1 Ginger,
Pickles, Peppsrsauss,
Tomato Ketshup, Vinegar,
Mustard, Rice,
Table and Dairy citren, Currsnts,
Salt, Raisins. Fihs.
Shaker Preserves, Lemon syrup,
Sage, Nacaroni, Picked Trout,
vermieeli, White Fish,
4ackerel, Cod Fiah,
Smoked Herring, Sperm, Star and
whale Lard'eil, TalleV Caldlss.
Lard, Beeswax, Spermaeesi, Indigo, Fig Rive eon-
peras Blue Vtriol, Alum, salspetre, Rorax Starch
Kosin. Bed Cords, Clothes and Picw Lines, rlops,
Corn Meal, Wooden and store Ware. Nsiis, &c, As.
HAWKES. DAT.
Apl 90, '5S Front St, Cd door east OF Main.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18
IOWA AS IT Is IN 1855;
A Gazetteer for Citizens, 4 Handbook for I'm
MIGRANTS.

EMBRACING full description ofthe State ofiowa
IL hcr grca itu raj and Mineraogica character, he
Water-courses, Timber lands, soil aHd Climate; til,
various Railroad LINES being butt aud those pro-
lie led. with She distances from sat u 10 station, oh
vacb nu .ua u and condition Of Churches, Schools
aud Benevolent Societies ia each County; Popuia-
ton and bu iuess statistics Of the most import ht
Cjtie,and Towns; Information for the lmmigrau
respecting the selection, entry, AMI cultivation OF
prair soil; Isl Ufthe HRenrerrd lands in the state;
I.bles of distances all the stage routes through
the State. cSc., &C. Accompanied by the latest aud
most authentic Map OF the State, and illustrated
with number of land scapes aud Other views.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18

.DNnBundlss Wrapping paper, $40 resms letter arc
~SVesp paper tusi received At and W khlLf's
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18

LIS AiL CsmstcTy.@
MOSES HOuGHToN has been appointed sexton
nj for said Cemetery. A plat OF the grounds CAB
be seen at Israel Halls shop For further informa
ton apply to !. Hall or1o ,,,r,S
May l6. =. Z. roLLoN.-
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18
Unimproved Land.

IN nnn ACRES unimproved land forsale in va.
lUaUuO rie"s parts of Scott. Clinton, Cedar, Mus
catne johnson and other counties west in Iowa. for
sale by Imy 81 EADS & STEWART.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18

NEW GOODS!
lust Reed, T. 5. Expire 8.
u The Initials. tale of modernli life,
The Price OF a Crown, or Jehu the aIchemist,
n, Eugene Sue his best and last,
Nv courtship and its Consequence, by Wiekon.
Border Wars of the West. ny John Frost, l.. L. v.
-sWle,s Victory. nv Mrs. Emma ID. +. NJ Southworth'
Last Heiress. 10y do NO
Curse efCliftop,
Tbedisearded Daughter"
Seannondale.
The Deserted Wife,
The Mother-in-law, ="
''' 'A0 WARREN & RHAWN,
Post Once davenport
Island City Book Store, Rock Isisna
Peb, Goth, SO.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18
NEW NILLM1IY.

NEW KILLNIlY
On Perry bet ID and Sd sts.,
Mrs. BAKER respectfully informs the ladies AZ
NA Davenport and vicinity. that she 10 this dsv
opening hne and fashionable assortment Of
Bonnsts, Caps, Hsad-drssses, e.,
which she invites them to cal, and sxa mine.
All oriersexecuied with neatness and ,asfs TSS>
straws cleaned and altered to fashionable ssyis.
April I9tb-d-Im
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-ws have for sale
a most desirable farm, 1--WE miles from Davenport,
on the Iowa City road of eighty scres highly improved
with good frame dwelling, kitchen, cellar, De, bars
and sheds-a we'll Of excellent wafer, &c.
The above property 10 most beautifully and favora-
bly, situated, and will be sold at y bargain.
M'GREGOR, LAWES & BLAKEMORE.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
TX EST
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
By the Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, sc.


vEyHIS important work is now in press, the first
volume Of which will be issued early in the
autumn of 1854.
The publication of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States complete list ofagents,
who will be prepared TO furnish copies promptly
in every part Of the Union.
That the author may have ample time to prepare
his work according TO his views of completeness
that the publishers may be enabled to issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest of their agents. the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that il will prove acceptable TO ALL viz:
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all, thus completing the first volume before any
more are published.
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, TO the end Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding; and the numbers already
published, from one 10 four will be taken in part
pay if not injured at their full cost to subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months the publishers are not unmindful OF the
earnest desire OF many speedily TO possess the
work. The necessity of accommodating the au-
thor, whose labors are incessant, will appear OBJ
vious 10 all without particular explanation.
DAYTON 6 WENTWORTH,
Publishers, So Washington ST., Boston.
Mar 15-tf*
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
CLASSICAL and Mathematlcal a

CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
y ScHooL.--The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, wherea commodous build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Colum-
ban College, il will continue 10 preserve the char
scter Of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, CLASH
cal, end Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last Of juno.
Terms: Sl2 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
Al a small additional charge, the students will
be permitted 10 attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also TO receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partmcnt
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and snperintendence of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of a full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers 10 the Faculty Of the Columbian College
Col. j. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, Wm Gun.
ton, Esq; l.. ID. Gale, Nj. D., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office; and Pro
fessor G. G. Jewett, ofthe Smithsonian Institute.
Sepel-
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
|. GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.--To

N Caimants-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
linues TO 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-
ernption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for ihe 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, while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
haii-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, halfpay, or
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
ernment for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in.
deed, any business before Congressorthe public Of.
fices which may requirethe aid of an agent attor-
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the exten,
of the service.
Mr.. + A. Dckins is known TO most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention al
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door 10 the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-lyd (m)