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The washington Monument.

To the Editor Of the American Organ:
Sin: Agreeably to resolution Of Entap Council
the subjoined paper Is transmitted you for publica
ton. A word or two In connexion with the sub
ject. The object contemplated must commend it.
self 10 every true American. The only controversy
that can possibly exist is with regard TO tb emeans
best adapted TO the securement Of the end. We
understand that the plan Of circulars addressed on
the part of the Managers of the Monument to the
various councils, has been TO- That course
we are convinced, will fail TO secure those uniform
and thorough supplies which win be the natural
and unfdling results Of the plan below.
Oar plan proposes 10 commence with the high
est body known TO the order, and TO 20 forth with
its authority. IL the plan be adopted, the Grand
Council Of the United States will act Immediately
upon the State Grand Councils, and they in turn
viii exert similar influence upon the subordinate
councils. The system win be thorough, and con-
sequenty the desired results win be but legitimate
effects. Nor Ia this mere theory, INFESTED and
untried. We call attention TO the following paper
the original Of which IL In the hands Of the Trea-
surer Of Eutaw Council:
Received, Washington, May %, 1855, Of the
Treasurer of Eutaw Council, Georgetown, D. c.,
one hundred and fly dollars, in aid Of the Wash.
ington National Monument Society, in part Of a
contribution Of siz hundred dollars voted by said
Eutaw Council. JNo. NJ. McCALLA,
"Treas. Washington National Monument
Here, then, Is specimen Of the working Of the
plan we recommend--sn earnest Of what II ia able
to accomplish kind Of first fruits Of the abun.
dant harvest which may be gathered from all sec.
tons of our native land. And thus the Monument
viii no longer be dependent upon the uncertain
and insufficient supplies which have heretofore been
raised by the operation Of imperfect plans. But
that appropriate memorial Of the nations gratitude
win uprise in beauty and grandeur until Its stain
less marble and its towering altitude shall fifty rep
resent alike the purity Of the life and the splendor
Of the fame Of Washington. GEoReETows.
To The United States Grand Council of Nativ,
Amerieans, Which Is 70 meet In June nezt, IN
Philadelphia:
BRETHRrS; We, the Council Of Native Amer.
cans in Georgetown, District Of Columbia, greet
you a. co-workers in the glorious cause Of light
truth, and liberty; as advocates Of that real indie
pendence for which our fathers suffered and, In
| many instances, laid down their lives They be
queathed TO their children the desr-bought rigb
Of enforcement; that Americans alone Shout,
govern America; aud the question between N
and our opponents nov Is, shall we or not leav,
the same glorious legacy 10 our children that ou
fathers left 70 us? Demsgogues and foreigner
say that we shall not but We Americans, one ant
All, say, that, by The blessing Of God, we win Il
IL true, brethren, that we have an Numbered too
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Putnam as a Spy.

The following anecdote ofone ofour worthiest re-
volutonary patriots Is full ofhe eccentricty which
characterized the old "wolf exterminator y
Among the officers Of the revolutionary army,
none probably possessed more originality than
Gen. Putnam, who was eccentric, fearless, and
blunt in his manners--the daring soldier, without
the polish of gentleman. He might well be
called the Marion Of the North, though he dislked
disguise, probably from the fact Of his lisping,
which was very apt TO overthrow any trickery he
might have in view.
Atthis time stronghold, called Horseneck, some
miles from New York, was in the hands Of the
British. Putnam with few sturdy patriots was
lurking in the vicinity, bent on driving them from
the place. Tired of lying in ambush, the men be.
came impatient, and importuned the General with
the question as to when they were going to have
bout with the foe One morning he made a
speech something to the following effect which
convinced them something was in the wind II.
Fellows, you have been idle too long, and SO
have /. I'm going to Bush's at Horseneck, in
an hour, with an OK team and load Of corn. If
come back viii let you know the particulars If
I should not, let them have it. by hoky?"
He shortly afterward mounted his ox-cart, dress
ed rs one of the commonest order Of Yankee farm
ers, and was soon at Bushs tavern, which was in
the possession of the British troops. No sooner
did the officers espy him than they began to ques-
ton him as to his whereabouts, and finding him a
complete simpleton, as they thought, they began
TO quiz him, and threatened to seize the corn and
fodder.
" How much do you ask for the whole concern ?"
they inquired.
''For mercy sake, gentlemen" replied the mock
clodhopper, with the most deporable look of en-
treaty, only let me of, and you shall have my
hull team and load for nothing; and II that won't
do, I'll give you my word to return tomorrow,
and pay you well for your kindness and condescen-
eion.n
"Well," said they, 1--we win take you at your
word. Leave the team and provender with us,
and we will not require bail for your appearance"
Putnam gave up the team, and sauntered about
for an hour or two, gaining all the information he
wished. He then returned TO his men, and told
them of the foe and his plan Of attack. The morn
ing came, and with Il sailed out the gallant band.
The British were handled with rough hands and
when they surrendered to the clod-hopper, he sar-
castically remarked:
Gentlemen, have kept my word. / told you
would call and pay you for your kindness and
condescension."
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AMERICAN ORGAN.
Beyond the River.


Tho following beautiful lines, from the Dublin Uni,
rsity Magazine, viii remind the reader Of the last
enc in Bunyan's Pilgrims Progressi"
Time is river deep and wide
And while along its bars we stray,
We see our loved one. o. er its tide
Sail from our stat away, away
Where are they sped, they who return
No more ~ glad our longing eyesy
They've rassed from life's contracted bourne
TO End unseen, unknown, that lies
Beyond the river
'Tis hid from view; but we may guess
How beautiful that realm must be-
For gleamings Of its loneliness,
In visions granted. oft we see
The very clouds that DER IL throw
Their VEIL unraised for mortal sight,
With gold and purple tintings glow,
Reflected from the glorious light,
Beyond the riverl
And gentle airs, 30 sweet, 80 calm,
Steal sometimes from that viewless sphere,
The mourner feels their breath of balm,
And soothed sorrow dries the tear.
And sometimes listning ear may gain
Enhancing sound that hither floats;
The echo Of q distant strain
or harps and voices blended notes,
Beyond the river!
There are our loved ones in their rest;
They've crossed Times rver--now no more
They heed the bubbles on its breast,
Nor feel the storms that sweep its shore.
But there pure love can live, can last;
They look for US their home to share;
When we, in turn, away have passed,
What joyful greetings wait us there,
Beyond the river
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spring. unusual advantages TO persons desi-
rous of procuring homestead" For " each, pay
able IS month, they win SELL in fee simple, beaut
ful building lots on graded streets and will erect
thereon such houses as may be desired, for which
only the net cash price will be charged and that pay
able by small monthly nstalments. The situation Is
directly opposite the Navy Yard, commands hne
views Of the city and river is proverbal for health
and good water, and is in every way admirably adapt
cd for agreeable residences Why wil any family
thew can purchase free home, which must double
in value long before the last nstament upon falls
dueY Early application Is necessary, as but few OF
the $50 lots offered last summer remain unsod.
JOHN FOX, Secretary,
Office Seventh street. above Odd Fellows Hall.
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STIMULATING Liniment, or Pain Dee
- stroyer a sovereign Specific for Rheumatism
and Neuralga for all kinds OF Aches Painsalso for
Corns, Headache and Ear-ache, when proceeding
from cold. t I
DmKcrIoss FOR UsE-This Linment must be APP
piled with the fingers and well rubbed in, night and
morning, sparingly, but perseyeringy. For sore
threat Of any kind and Toothache it has not its equal
for pain in the Back, Immediately over the region
of the kidneys If well applied, it win give almost
immediate relief. JAMES "A. C0NNOR,
f Agent for the District of Columbia,
491 Ninth bet. d and streets, Washington.
I u,ar 0--oaw6r #69.t 8Is 7
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New moon 18th, 1o.49 A. NJ M. changes22 2'86 Am.
TRAVEL.
For BaItnaore.
The cars leave daily at and 81 A. NJ, and and
AZ p NJ, except Sunday, on which day they leave
The Washington and Alexandra boat leaves
Pages Wharf, Seventh street, hourly. Fare i've cts
For Rockville.
The stage leaves every morning at o'clock. Fare
81. Office, corner of ID and sth streets.
For Upper Marlboro.
The stage leaves every morning at O'Clock. Fare
IL So Office, northwest corner OF ID and Sth SITS.
f, For Gordonsvitte.
The cars leave Alexandra daily, at ~ o'clock, for
Gordonsyille and intermediate. places.
For Richmond.
rhe boat leaves the wharf at the terminus Of 18th
street daily at A. M, and O'Clock, 7. M. Fare
IS 80. 81
For Lees6urg.
The stage leaves Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur-
day. Office, United States Hotel.
California Steamers.
The regular mail steamers leave New York on the
9th and goth Of each month. Persons DESTROYS Of
writing from this city should mail their letters on
the Sd and 18th Of each month.
The Post Office.
The Northern and Eastern Mail is opened at s
o'clock A; N; and half past p M closes at ~ r.
The Great Southern Mail is opened at 8 A. NJ, and
closes al 8 P. M. The Southern Mail as far South as
wilmington, North Carolina arrives at half past 7.
NJ, closes at9P. NJ.
The Northwestern Mail is open at half past P. NJ,
closes al 8 p. M.
The Western Mail rs open at o'clock A. NJ, closes
at8P.M.
The Norfolk NAH arrivesat II O'clock p NJ, close,
at Q P. NJ, daily, except Sundays.
The California NAL direct closes here on the Sd
and 18th OF each month, at P. M.
warrenton Mail arrives at IL A. NJ, closes at IL
AN. F.g@its4 80 "a.
wa,ren.op Springs arrives at II A. M ol's's At
Rates of Postage:
Each halfounce, under 1909 miles, prepaid, 9 cents
unpaid, cents.
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unpaid, 10 cents.
First three ounces cent
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II not prepaid double these rates. But
NzwPArxRs AND PrRIoDroAIs-paid quarterly, in
advance:
First three ounces u cent
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And, II weighing not over ~ on, In the Stat
where published, one-half Of the above rates, and
weekly papers in the county where published, free
SMALL NrwsPArERs AND PKsIoDrcALs-publishet
monthly or oftener, when sent in packages weighing
at least or prepaid, cent per or
PAMPHLETS OF Is octave pages or less, u cent al
Books, bound or unbound, weighing not more thai
pounds may be sent by mail, for each or, az fol
| lows lE =, !.
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Fractions over a single rate are charged as on
rate. nO1l
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| tons issued epce in three months. or oftener."
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ChambcrIin,s Commercial College,

No. 1877 baltimore ST., Bdtttnore, Nd.
THls Institution presents superior IA
ciiities 70 Young men DESTROYS Of obtaining q
practical business education &ttEt
The course Of study embraces double entry, book.
keeping, practically applied 70 the management OF
mercantile, bank, manufacturing, and steamboat
books business penmanship and mercantile compu-
tations familiar lectures on commercial law, upon
the subject bills Of exchange promissory notes. con-
tracts, partnerships, DC.
The exercises are all strictly practical being de
Quoted from actual business transactions, and so
completely combine practice with theory, that stu
dents the completion OF the course, are In every
respect competent TO conduct on scientific princi-
pies any set OF doubleentry books. The students
have access OF Commercial Library, procured ex-
pressly for their accommodation. Gal
Examinations are held at stated periods, and d.
plomas are awarded TO those found competent 70
represent the Institution in mercantile capacity.
Usual length of time TO complete.the whole course
from eight 70 ten weeks.
For particulars write and receive circular by mail.
mar 27--eoodly
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LAW AND CLAfM AGENCY.

LAW AND CLAIM AGENCY.
TUyHE undersigned win continue TO practice in the
various courts of this District, and attend to the
prosecution Of all classes Of claims against the gov
ernment He will also attend TO the unfinished agen
cy business Of vespasian Ellis, Esq.
FERDINAND M0ULTON,
t Washington City.
+. Moulton, ESQ. is authorized 10 close up all my
business connected with claims upon the govern
meRt-
nov 18-1y Y. ELLls.
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Ia hmbia Place." Seventh street, Washington,
d. C.--Claims for Bounty Land, applications for
Pension by the widows and minor heirs Of sol
diers killed Tor who died) in the United States
and other Indian wars, the war Of 1872 and the late
war with Mexico j applications for Pension BY the
widows and heirs Of all Revolutionary soldiers /;
Money Claims against the various Departments Of
the Government and before Congress; and claims
for extra pay for Army and Navy in California and
Oregon from l846 to 1852, prosecuted by
f. q. HASSLER, General Agent
N. Bland Warrants and Land Scrip bought and
sold. e fE III tgeafwFf F9 . nov l8--fe
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TAKE NOTICE.

vuyHE undersigned is prepared 20 furnish
il ss 10 order, Looking-glasses, Portrait and Pio-
ture Frames, OF any size pattern also, marbletop
Pier Tables, with brackets; Room Moulding. Look
ing glasses inserted in old frames. s3
Also, all kinds Of old work regiit with despatch,
IT. JOHN WAGNER,
255, Penn. avenue, near Twelfth street,
an II Opposite Kirkwood House.
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nR. L. b. WRIGHT,s unfaiiing Scrofti-

~ lous antidote for the permanent cure Of Con-
sumption and all other forms Of Scrofulous Diseases
This Medicine Is prepared by an eminent physician
Of eighteen years practices in New York city during
which time he has constantly used II with the most
in private practice unequaled in the history of med
icine II acts Immediately upon the blood, cleansing
il from all scrofulous hunors impurities, renova-
ting, and by its magic powers invigorating the whole
system in proof OF which, hundreds Of respectable
witnesses from the doctors private practice have
given in their testimony, and entreat those suffering
from any scrofuous affection to call upon them and
satisfy themselves. treatise scrofulous diseases
can be had gratis at Principal Depot 400 Broadway,
and at Drug stores generally.
CHARLES ST0. T a Co., Agents for Washington
city, ID. O.; HENRY LEADBEATER, Fairfax street
COOK Co, King street, Alexandria, Va
ie l8--6mo
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AGENCY AT WAsHJNGToN;. NJ !,

eiRsG AGENCY AL WAHhlN1lON.
TUyO CLAIMANTS.--FRANC A. DICKENS
j continues 10 undertake the agency Of claims be-
fore Congress- and other branches Of tho government
including commissioners under treaties, and the va
rous public offices. He win 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 the Indians, or while In the
possession Of the United States; invalid, revslu-
tionary, navy widows, and halfPay pensions !;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for COM
mutation, halfpay, or bounty lands, as Wen those
against the State of Virginia as against the United
States all claims growing out Of contracts with the
government, for damages sustained in consequence
Of the action or conduct Of the government; and in
deed any business before Congress Or the public OH
ces which may require the aid of agent or attorney
His charges will be moderate, and depending upon
the amount Of the claim and the extent Of the service
Mr. r. A. DIcKfSs ID known to most Of those who
have been in Congress- within the last few years. or
who have occupied any public attention at Washing
ton.
His Office Is on fifteenth street, opposite TO the
Treasury Department, and next to the Bank OF the
Metropolis. @ @
All letters must be post paid nov IL Y
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TyHAS. G. TUCKER, Washington, ID. c.,
~ Attorney and Agent for Claims, and Commission
valid and halfpsy pensions obtained also bounty land
for services in ali the the United States
have been engaged and for the services Of volunteers
in the Texas Revolution. of 1885. Having copies OF
ali the muster-rols Of the Texas Revolution, be is
prepared to give prompt attention TO the claims Of all
who served, and of the heirs of those who died or
were killed while in the service.
Office and residence, No. 6ls Maryland avenue.
4. i
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HUnT's LIsIMENT has made nany extraor.
binary cures, some of which 1, almost incred 1a
ible
Ours
Clark Evans of SING sing, N. Y, was cured
Of dissase Of the sp,ue, after being perfect
cripple for eight yea.s.
Q. r. Hall, Of Rockville Ct, had a child
tured Of a diseased spine; also cripple.
d. D. Reed, of Bristol, R. l., was cured Of a
spinal disease of long standing
e NJ Blunt of Sing Sing N. T., was cured
Of rheumatism Of twenty years standing.
Henry Evartson, of Oak HILL MY, was
cured OF rheumatism and salt rheum.
Elizabeth Milligan, Of Huntingdon Co, N. J.,
had the use of her limbs restored after being
paralysed.
Physicans Of high standing nse Hunts Lin
iment in obstinate cases Of rheumatism and
spinsi diseases
RHEUMATIsM
This severe and painful disease has long
bafled the slill Of thousands of our most cel-
ebrated physicians Time and money have
been wasted in futile endeavors to obtain
some embrocation that would perform cure;
but all have failed except Huwrs LrMxrsr,
and that has been successful in almost every
instance in which IL has been employed.
Rheumatism arises from different causes,
but most generally proceeds from colds, expo
sure TO the weather, aud sleeping in damp
rooms Those who are subject to this COM
plant should avoid remaining IN damp places
too long. Reader, IL you have the rheuns
tism, no matter hew slight, procure bottle
of that remedy, 30 celebrated under the name
Of HusT's LNMKsT, without delay, and apply
it thoroughly TO the parts affected, and pain
viii vanish
DISEASE OF THE SPINE
The vertebra Of the human system il liable,
from colds, strains, and external njuries TO
be drawn out of shape, sometimes contracting
80 as to bend the body completely double,
and then again will take a curve, distorting
the body, making hidsous form.
STITCH In THE BACK
il caused by sudden wrenching Of the spine,
and produces violent aud acute palma, making
II very difficult for the person TO move. II
should not be neglected, AZ the curvature of
the spine is often brought on by neglect Of
this common complaint.
WEAKNESS OF THE ANKLES.
Strains and long continued pains, cold, and
external injnries are the chief causes Of this
maady The muscles are relaxed, and in
many cases, making it difficult to move. BY
free use Of HusT's LrSNENT, a certain cure
will he Effected
Hunts Liniment is sold by the Druggists
generally, throughout the United States
Price, % cents per bottle.
CHARLES sToTT 4 CO.,
Corner Of Seventh st. and Pa. avenue Agcn
jan l0--2awsm for Washington.
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AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL,
For the rand ct,re IF


Coughs, Colds, Hoarssness, Bronchitis, Whoop-
ing Cough, Group, Asthma, and Consuanp-
ti0n.
This remedy has won for itself such notoriety for
its cures of every variety Of Pulmonary disease that
IT is entirely unnecessary to recount the evidences of
its virtues in any community where it has been en-
poyed SO wide is the field of its usefulness and 80
numerous the cases Of its cures, that almost every
section Of the country abounds in persons publicly
known who have been restored from alarming and
even desperate diseases of the lungs by its When
once tried its superiority every other medicine
of its kind is too apparent to escape observation, and
where its virtues known, the public no snger hes
tate what antidote to employ for the distressing and
dangerous affections of the pulmonary organs which
are Incident to our climate. And not only in formd
able attacks upon the lungs but for the mider vare
ties Of Colds, Coughs, Hoarseness, de- and for child
it is the pleasantest and safest medicine that can
be obtained. F,as4s3 ~, s.r
As it has long been in constant throughout this
sectisn we need not do more than assure the people
its quality is kept to the best that it ever has BEEN
and that the genuine article is sold by
z. d. GILMAN,
Washington.
o. n. LINTHICUM,
Georgetown.
And by all Druggists everywhere
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a GENCY In WASHINGTON CITY,
A WILLIAM h. HULL, Qor several years an
prosecution of claims against The Government such
As Bounty Lands, Pensions Back and Extra Pay,
DO. 1tt lt11H lr- ~. ~
Refer 10 Hon. LIP. Waldo, Commissioner Of Pen,
sions, Hon. John Wilson, Commissioner General
Land Gfice, and to the Heads of Departments and
BUREAUS o.nerally E ~ nov l8-ly
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MISCELLANEOUS.

SINGLE GENTLEMEN OR FAMILIES
- can be accommodated with Board on reason
able terms at No. 327, Pennsylvania avenue, between
Sixth and Seventh streets. 4-..o
NAV 2e--3m 44 " Mrs. j.. Y. SlSSON.
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HUNTS LINIMENT.

For the speedy cure of RHEUMATISM, DIsEAss
or THE SPINE, WEAKSEss IN THE BACK on
SIDE, PARALYSIS OF III LIMBS. SPRArSs,
WEAK ANKLES, BRUIsEs, DO, DC.
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I'M 3 III, JOHNSON, Family Grocer, corner
eps ofSeventh and streets No. 4se, is being con-
stsntly supplied with fresh Family Groceries Of all
kinds % Which ne respectfully socits the patronage
of his friends. nov 1s--H