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4 VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA.

IN I.0OO Acres) for sale--Having lessedior
a term of years, /" The Fsuquicr White Sulphur
Springs" 10 persons whose high reputation war
rants the belleftbey will be kept in the beet style,
tho undersigned now offers for sale the valuable
farm which surrounds the Springs.
1t contains upwards Of $50 acres oflow grounts
remarkable for extraordinary crops OF corn, iHd
capable of being made the best possible mcs 5ws.
AS part OF this llnd yielded 100 bushels ola gle
acre, in Is g the twelfth year Of successive "ii'
walton. without manure; and in 1854, bad a. vas
the season. produced 10 bushels-the Farm Is
easily susceptible Of division, and is certainly one
Of the best in Virginia.
Terms: One-third 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 The subscriber
by letters addressed TO "Warrenton Springs, Var
ginis,n or 70 Washington, ID. g.
May l--tf THOMAS GREEN.
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4 AW PARTNERSHIP Court

/ AW KTNEKSHIF.-SuPrtmt COuft
i ofthe United States.-ROBERTJ. WALKER
and LOUIS JANIN have formed a copartnership
under the name of " WALKER 81 JAMN," for the
argument of cases in the Supreme Court OF the
United States, at Washington city, where both
will attend throughout the future sessions of that
court They may be addressed al Washington,
New York, or New Orleans.
Ian lQ-eo3rn
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ExCELsIOR; HELPS TO PROGRESS

ID in Religion, Science, and Literature.
new monthly magazine, edited by the Rev
James Hamilton, d. D., of London. Price 81 80
per annum.
Although numinally young Mems Magazine
il will be a main effort OF the conductors TO pro-
vide for Young men that healthful stimulus and
the aids TO improvements, which many OF them are
now so anxious TO secure.
The editor has secured the assistance Of many
able and excellect contributors, and every EFFORT
will be made TO render the work worthy the pat
ronage and support ofthe christian public
Agents for the District,
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street.
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DCO ing, between 9Th street and the Theatre,
or at the latter place, small memorandum book,
containing Sl40 in SIS and sl0s Of the Patriotic
Bank chiefly, one Corporation 50, inclusive, There
were also some loose papers in the book OF no
possible use 10 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, IL is hoped he will return the book and
papers. W..HOWE,
372 Penn. avenue, corner o. street.
Ia 4 - "a
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VOCAL MUSIC.

Mrs. FRANKLIN respectfully informs The
lyI Ladies of Washington that she continues
TO give instruction in Vocal Music. From her
long experience and professional intercourse with
The best Auisiss of Europe and America she feels
confident that her method Of cultvatng the voice
and imparling correctness of style aud expression
will render satisfaction.
For terms aud hours apply 10 Mrs +. al her resi-
dence 405 street. between 9th and 10Th streets.
Reference is made 10 Mr.. X. Davis and Mr. O.
Hilbus, al their Music Stores on Pennsylvania
Avenue. Dec 10
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TIME consumers OF Coal respectfully inform
ed that the undersigned can furnish them
with a superior article, and at the very loves,
price Punctualty and just weigh, - his motto,
and he assures all that may favor him with their
orders that they will have cause TO complain.
Call AT the Yard on Sd street, few steps south Of
Pa avsnue. H. @. narrower.
Sent lin
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PROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-
IL VIEW volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pr
marily 10 the southern and western States OF the
Union, including statistics OF foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly in
New Orleans, al SIS per annum, in advance.
gae- A few complete sets Of the work, thirr IN
volumes, bound handsomely, 900 TO $50 pages,
are for sale at the Office, New Orleans deliverable
in any of the large cities or towns. Sep TIT
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LANGUAGEs.-D. +. Groux.

MODERN LANGUAGES.-D. T.. Groux,
lNl native of France, teacher Of Modern Lam
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
atty Professor of Numesmatcs, for the classih-
cation and explanation of medals and coins
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
AM 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms TO rent at that place.
S.nD
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: REwARD.-strayed from the Con

Ge X L WARD.-Strayed from the Com
RC mons, about weeks since, small speckle
red and white Cow, with one horn half broken
of,-the other crump horn. She has wen or
wart on her side near the flank, about the size OF
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 7th, No.
500. Sept 10
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ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING
| AND DAY SCHOOL.

ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING
AND DAY SCHOOL.
MISS BROOK + /, from Phila delphia will
lyI open her BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
for young Ladies', on Monday, September 10Th,
1855, at No. 13S, Penn. Avenue, corner OF
Seven Buildings and 18th street. Miss BROOKE
will be assisted by the most competent PROBES
sors in every department.
French lady, recently from Paris, is engaged
as a resident governess, and every means will be
used TO accomplish her pupils in that language.
Drawing will be taught in various and elegant
styles.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
"My friend, Miss Brooke, is a most estmsble
lady, OF great intelligence, whose qualifications as
a teacher, and whose accomplishments in English
literature, entitle her 10 high consideration.
ALONZO POTTER"
Miss Brooke is well known TO me as a lady
who is entirely capable OF conducting successfully
the education Of young ladies, and in every way
worthy OF the patronage Of parents.
A. DALLAS BACHE."
REFERENCES:
The Right Rev. ALONZO POTTER, ID. D.,
Right Rev G. W. DoANE, d. d, LII. d.
Professor A. DALLAS BACHE, Supt Coast
Survey.
soian Institution.
Gen. JOHN MASON, Washington, ID. C.
WILLIAM w. CORCORAN, ESQ.
JOHN s. MEEHAN, Esq, Librarian 10 Con-
gress
Hon. JAMES CAMPBELL, p. M. General
Hon. ELLIS LEWIS, Chief Justice Of the S.
Court, Pa.
Hon. G. w WOODWARD, Associate Judge
Of the s. Court Of Penns.
Hon. GEORGE VAIL, M. c., N. Jersey.
Lieut.. M. r. MAURY, LII. d., u. s. Observe.
tory.
Circulars stating the terms TO be had at the
principal Book Stores, or of Miss Brooke, No
l3S Pa. Avenue.
August 30-3tawlm.
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POCALYPTC KETCHEs.-Lectures
N on the Book Of Revelation, by the Row. John
Cumming, ID. D.; 70 cents.
Benedictions, or the Blessed Lte, by the Rev.
j. Cumming, d. d. IS cents.
School Books and School Requisites al the low
est price. for sale ut the bookstore of
GRAY n BALLANTYNE,
ON nth street near Odd Fellows' Hall
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CARD.
10 ~, L11,ss Of Washington, Georgsosrn, ALs
andrra. &c.

ENNG w EfHWN7S FauFts, mtsscH' Mn"
I'LL children's French shoes are sold by the un
dersigned on 18th street, just above Corcoran ~
Riggs Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps where he will receive Ia
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety OF ladies', misses, and children's French
gaiter walking shoes, white and black satin CATERS
slippers. &c. made to order by H. Weirman, OF
Pbiiadephia OF the best French gaiter materials,
and in the la.est Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are GENERALLY
known a. = slop-shop shoes" being all custom
work. OF superior workmanship, aud warranted to
give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy will consult their interest by giving me .
cell, and examine for themselves.
G. wEIRMAN,
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Land Warrants.-The current prices, yester.
day, were: eighty and one hundred and sixty-acre
warrants, 81 W TO ST 04 sixties and one hundred
and twenties, SO cents 10 81 Oh forles 81 10 10
81 12a.
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ri uEALrNe: or THE NATIONS, ),

II Charles Linton; with an Introduction and
Appendix by N. p. Talssdge. Published by the
Society for the Diffusion Of Spiritual knowledge.
New York, large octave volume, price 81 90.
For sale at
TAYLOR X MAURYs Bookstore
May near 9th street.
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TAYLOR q MAuRY have the honor to

il announce the completion Of preparations for
the festive season. 10 addition TO their ordinary
stock, (Which has always been characterized by
elegance and varietyJ they have received
A choice selection of beautifully illustrated and
tastefuly bound Books.
Articles oil" vertu," in Porcelain, Bronze, and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks in PAPER rnache and rosewood.
Card Baske :, Inkstands, Ladies' Cabas
Cigar Stands and Cases, Portemonnaies
Taper Stands, &c.
Together with a general assortment OF noveltie.
remarkable for combination OF the useful with
the ornamental, AT prices suableto the artisan OF
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9th street
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GLENWOoD CEMETERY.

OFFICE NO. xJZ, IEkkhfLNAkiA 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
a quarter miles north of the Capitol, North Capt.
tol street, leading directly 10 the Gateway This
company have received charter from Con-
gress, appropriatisg this ground for ever 10 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 10 repose where they have
placed them for il has become a custom in all
cities when the burial ground becomes valuable
for other purposes, TO sell it, and throw the dead
miscuously into one large pit, and legal mea-
sures cannot prevent II, as no titles are given TO
the ground.
N. b. Office hours from 10 m, 10 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
4l0, 7th street, or any other undertaken, will be
promptly attended to- J1ne l9-ly
IAPOLEON AT ST. HELENA, OR
IN interesting anecdotes and remarkable con-
versations Of the Emperor during the Eve and
half years Of his captivity. collected from the me-
MORALS of Las Casas, O'Mera, Monlholon, An
tonmarrgi, and others. BY John 3 G. Abbot;
with illustrations.
English Grammar. The English Language in
its elements and forms, with history of lis origin
and development, designed for use in colleges
and schools Revised and enlarged. BY William
G. Fowler, late Professor of Rhetoric in Amherst
College.
C@sar's Commentaries; literally translated notes.
with very elaborate index.
A Child's History ofthe United States. BY John
Bonner. In 2 volumes.
An Outline. of the General Principles of Gram
mar, TO which quotations have been added. BY
Rev. ]. G. Grafton, Professor of the English Lam
-. M-..x Val o1Ar.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore Of
r. FARNHAM,
Corner of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue Dec
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GREAT ATTRACTION

VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
T AIDES ALPINE BOOTS.--Just re-
i 4 ceived superior lot Of Ladies' Black and
Brown Alpine Boots, together with large and
general assortment of Ladies, Gents, Misses,
Boys, Youths, and Childrens Boots and Shoes
for sale by GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Patterson's Drug Store.
Dec lNews)
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~ Anniversaries received large as
W sor,meni OF Pate DE Foies Gras, from Stras
burg III small and lrrqe lars.
Ia gl-tf c GAUTIER
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NEW GROCERY, WINE AND LIQUOR
STORE.


THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his
i friends and the public, that he has opened
a new store, No. f7f, Penn. Avenue, between
I'd and and a half street, Fizgerald's Build
ing, two doors east of the United states
Hotel,
Where he intends 10 keep constantly on hand a
large and varied assortment Of Foreign and
Domestic
WINES, LIQ UORs, SIC CARS,
And Fine Groceries,
Consisting Of fine Teas, Sugar, Flour, Soap,
Olives, Raisins, Figs, Sardines, Anchovies, Otard,
Marrett 81 Co., Plnet 81 Co.. and Colonel Cha
bards Brandies, in cases, demjohns and casks /,
Old Jamaica Rum, Sherries, Madeira, Port Of
various descriptions ST. Julien Claret, Cha
teaux Margaux, in cases; Champagne Cider,
Brandy Fruits, Reynolds Edinburg Ale, Anne
sette, Msraschino, Curacao, Absynth, Champagnes,
and large and various description Of Havana
Segars
Also, Porter, Ale, and Cider.
Families are particularly requested 10 call and
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Members Of Congress are also informed, that
their orders will be promptly attended to- and de-
livered at their houses on the shortest notice.
A general assortment Of Fine Havana Segars,
imported direct by the subscriber, nj Wholesale
and Retail
Officers Of the United States Navy can have
| their Mess stores put up at the shortest notice.
| general assortment Of
PRESERVED MEATS, SOUPS, Sc,
| Put up at the shortest notice, and warranted 10
keep on long voyages.
| Country orders punctusIly attended To- and
Country Produce, of all descriptions, received on
consignment
JONAS P. LEVY,
No. 474 Penn. avenue, north side,) between
Sd and ~ streets, two doris east Of the United
| States Hotel. Oct 4-a
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BROWN AND SHOOK.

GENERAL COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MER-
CHANTS, RICHMOND, VA
And Agents for" Kerrs" g S1mmserdean" Old Rye,
aud p, Hangers sold Rye" Whisky. Premium
brands.
All letters promptly answered, and orders 6leo
Feb 20--3m
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BY RAILROAD DIRECT
TO
TT H II w III - II.
IA

Time between w Arlington and wheeling
but IL Ia hoursI
Running time bsttcsen Washington and Csnesp-
nati 81 hours!
Through Tickets and Baggage Checks to be had
in Washington!
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ENOR THE SPRING TRADE, Gents Hoo
JIG siery and Under-Garments.-STE
Browns Hotel, is now opening fresh and large
variety of Gents Undershirts and Drawers Also,
a large assortment of silk and cotton Half-Hose.
plain aud fancy STEVENS'S
Feb 24-3tif Sales Room Browns Hotel.
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EVERETT HOUSE.

EVERETT HOUSE.
North Side OF Union Square, New York.
THIS establishment, erected on the most
i prominent and delightful Park New York
affords, is approaching finish, and, when com
pleted, will combine all that skill devise and
money supply TO render il the most desirable hote
yet constructed.
The proprietors of this establishment respect
fully announce that the house will be open on the
first OF October next for the accommodation Of the
public.
Applications will now be received from parties
wishing to make arrangements for the winter
months.
The public patronage is respectfully solicited
CLAPP a. JOSLIN.
HAwLEY d. CLAPP,
A Q. JosLlN. Sept 20-g.
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Carl d.
GEORGE MASON,

GEORGE MASON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Indianola, Calhoun County, Tsras.
Practices in the Courts OF the Tenth Judicial
District; also in the Supreme and Federal Courts
at Austin and Galveston.
REFERENCES:
Hon. A. p. Butler, u. s. Senator, s. Carolina.
Hon. ID. R. Atchson, u. s. Senator, Missouri.
r. M. T. Hunter, u. s. Senator, Virginia.
James M. Mason, u. s. Senator, Virginia.
Gen. S. Cooper. Adj. Gen. u, 5. A. Wash, ID. G
Thomas Green, esq, Washington, DC.
c. G. Jamison, Prest Bank OF Bait, Bait, Md
Dec eff
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nay The coal trade of Erie, Pa, this season
has been l40,2ll tons, against 1926 tons
last season.
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Larceny.-Yesterday, two watches, one worth
fifty and the other hundred dollars, were
stolen from the Gift Bookstore of Mr.. Philbrick,
seventh street. in the lower story of the Avenue
House.
On Monday, drover, who had just sold nnm.
Der OF horses, was robbed in the Centre Market
ofthree hundred and sixty dollars.
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AND WARRANT AND BANKING
i House of j. NJ Clarke IL Cove are al
ways paying above New York market prices for
warrants sent US by mail, and return sight drafts
the same day they are received.
Address ]. M. CLARKE 81 CO.,
Washington City, d. G.
Sept 20-ln
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. "
Bank notes, current where subscriber resides,
received at par. The whole or any part Of 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 G. RIVES.
WASHINGTON. October 2, 1855.
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wAsnINGroN BRANCH RAILROAD


Leave Washington at and 81 a. m, and and
Al p m.
Leave Baltimore at At and ct a. m, and and
st p.
On Sundays the only train from Baltimore -
that leaving at At a. m, and from Washington al
Al p. m. -
May 5--tf I. II. PARSONS, Agent
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QuorATIoNs.-A COLLECTION

I Of Familiar Quotations, with complete In
dces of Authors and Subjects; price 81.
Memorials Of Youth aud Manhood, by Sidney
Willard, two volumes; price ~.
Ellie, or the Human Comedy, by John Esten
Cooke author of Virginia Comedians, &c.
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS Bookstore,
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The Chilling Rain of Tuesday has been sue
ceeded by clear, cold, piercing, ice forming
weather. such as makes'tbe pedestrian wrap his
outer garment tightly around him, and hurry
from the exterior exposure.
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A Lady, dressed in the Bloomer style, ELECTS
much attention and gossiping remarks. The
costume is however, certainly appropriate, and
more comfortable, than long skirts trailing in the
dirt, and hoped framework concealed from
view, but the ridges thereof protruding like the
ribs of half-starved Rosnante.
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COALi COALi

THE sCENTIFI G AMERICAN, devo-
ted TO Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly at 1913 Fulton street, N. ", (Sun
Buildings,) by Mum 81 Co.
Terms: 81 a year; 81 in advance, and the rel
mainder in six months.
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A Test.-The following is the test to which
members of the Jackson Democratic Association
subscribe " do declare upon my word of honor,
that am not member of any secret political or
ganization, or of any other association or society
whose objects are antagonistica 10 the objects of
the Democratic party, as declared in the resolu-
ton of the Democratic members of the House of
Representatives Of the first Of December, 1855"
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NTORk, or Plenty TO do and Hours to
wv Do IT, by M. NJ. Brewster, lst and I'd series
IS cents.
GRAY e. BALLANTYNE.
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Christmas passed with its usual conconitants
of church services, eggnogg, pyrotechnics, whoop-
ings, and 6ghtings, and social enjoymen,s.
Never before, perhaps, have many presents"
been made as now, Notwithstanding the general
complaint Of the high rates of living and of the
difficulty Of procuring surplus change.
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.Otal am psrsunal.
BAR. Earnest Won Meeringen commilled

HHT. EAfItcst Won HccTMSOu VUWH'Ilteu
suicide, in this city, on Christmas eve by shooting
himself in the head with pistol, which he es-
pecially purchased for that purpose, He left
letter. addressed friend, in which he said that
had he been successful in introducing 10 the
public his new system Of musical notation, he
would have been spared this last act. m
The writer Of this article had conversation
with the deceased several weeks ago, when the
latter stated to him that he had no other than
desire TO benefit the community by his system Of
notation; and no selfish or pecuniary object what
soever. We reeollect distinctly replying 10 him
that, if such was the case, he was indeed an ex-
ception to the "rest oil mankind"
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M. w. T.. PURCHASE,
EXCELSIOR CARD WRITER,
AND
MANUFACTURER OF METALLIC GRAVERS
AT WILLARD'S.
EXHIBITION OF FINE ARTS.

Dec 22--
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Disbanding Of Temperance Forces.-Seye
raj nights ago, the Grand Division of The Sons of
Temperance for this District dissolved It's organi-
cation, owing 10 the decline of that cause in the
midst Of us; and, for similar reason, another of
the subordinate divisions agreed TO surrender its
charter, and divide the funds. There will be,
however, two of those organizations continued
in existence-one in Georgetown and the other in
Washington in each instance TO serve, We trust,
as nucleus for future rally.
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Oct 2tJan