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AGENCY AT WARRINGTON.
THO CLAIMANTS.-FRAN A. DICKINi


vUyO CLAIMANTS.-FRANCI A. DICKINS
il continues To undertake the agency of claims be-
fore Congress and other branches Of tho government
including commissioners under treaties, and the
rious public Offices He will 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, while in the
possession Of the United States; invalid, reveu-
tionary, navy, widows, and halfpay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for COM
mutation, halfpay, or bounty lands, as well those
against the State Of Virginia against the United
States; all claims growing out Of contracts with the
government, for damages sustained in consequences
deed any business before Congress or the public Off
which may require the aid Of agent or attorney
His charges win be moderate, and depending upon
the amount of the claim and the extent of the service.
Mr.. F. A. DIcKMs is 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 10
MONEY AND LAND
" Warrants bought and sold Drafts on all the
principal cities sold TO suit purchasers.
Highest rates paid for Trans Allegheny Bank, Bank
of Kanawha, Va, and Seden, Withers, Co.'s notes.
Claims against the government collected
HAMILTON g. FAINT,
No. 4S2 Fem. avenue, Washington, D. @.
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DRESS AND CLOAK AAKING.
MIA Q " IOHNHi0N

Pennsyivanis avenue, third door from Tenth street
entrances on ID street.
Win taks several Apprentiees- Also, good hands
wanted ~ 81 s 45T ~
She win cut and baste, cut Innings and Patterns
dec A-1y
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RHEUMATISM.

This severe and painful disease has long
baffled the skill Of thousands of onr most eel,
: ebrated physicians. Time and money have
been wasted in futile endeavors to obtain
some embrocation that would perform cure
but all have failed except HuNr's LrsIxEsr,
and that has been successful in almost every
instance in which II 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, If you have the rheuma
tism, no matter how slight, procure a bottle
Of that remedy, 80 celebrated under the name
of Husr's LNIxEST, without delay, and apply
it thoroughly to the parts affected, and pain
will vansh
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THE GREAT DISCOVERY.
KROLLERIONi

For curling the Hairi
EyOR many years " has been the object of
Il deepest study with chymists and others,
70 produce fund that, applied to the hair, would
cause 1t to wave and curl equal in beauty TO the
natural curl. 49,.
THE KR0LLERION
Ia the only article ever offered TO the world that win
effect this most desirable object But three or four
applications are necessary TO curl IL much may
be desired and for any length Of Tine. From the
many testimonials of those who have used It, the
subscriber does not hesitate TO warrant the Kroeri
to give satisfaction, and prove recommended in
all cases. ~
The recipe for making with full directions for use
will be sent on the receipt of one dollar postpaid
The ingredients will not cost over 10 cents
Direct 10
H. A. FREMONT,
- o., warray Tr,,p,h,lt ,n,,ytv Ob;o .
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PRosPERI,s CoRNET BAND.
s5 900 WANTED.
a NY PERSON HAVING THE ABOVE

N amount TO lean, on the most unexceptonable
realestate security, viii hear of customer by adj
dressing with real name, Boz 1874, Washington City
pNs. Ofice. nov a5-dH
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PRACTICAL PLUMBING ESTABLISH

No. 512 7th street. opposite the Intelgencer Office.
TWyHE subscriber having completed his ar-
u rangements in his new store, is now ready 70
furnish and putup all articles his) the above line OF
business and would state that having served an ap
premiership with New York hrm, he feels fully
competent TO do all work intrusted 70 him, with du
rabifity, promptness, and despatch.
dec. Ii P. II. SIMS Practical Plumber.
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J. w. BARNECLO,

Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Bonnets, DC,
asa Seventh street. 6eftceen III and streets,
WASHINGTON, d. G.
N b. All articles sold are warranted 10 prove rep
Ea resented.
ian lift
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MISCELLANEOUS.

SILVER Spoons, Silver Tea-Sets, Fine
- Gold Watches, Rich Gold Jewelry. Also, q
large assortment Of Spectacles of every quality, and
variety Of other goods, which will sell at the
Wholesale price, by the single article. Do not fail 70
call before making your selections, at
No. Ais, Pennsylvania avenue,
Between 1-2 and 9Th streets
Sign Of the Large Spread Eagle,
H. o. HOOD.
N. b. Chronometers, Duplex and other Fine
Watches, carefully repaired and warranted 10 give
satisfaction by an experienced workman. Also, new
work made TO order, and Jewelry repaired at short
notice, n. o. HOOD.
mar 20-H (Sent and Globe)
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DERRY DAVIS Vegetable Pain Killer.
II No medicine ever offered to the public has met
with the that has attended the sale of Perry
Daviss Pain Killer. This remarkable remedy SO
celebrated for its instantaneous and magic of
burns bruises, scalds, and pains Of the body, ex-
ternal and internal has attracted the attention Of
counterfeters, who have, in many places, managed
to palm off their worthless limitations.
The genuine Perry Daviss Pain Killer is now put
up in panel bottles, with the words Davis Vegetable
Pain Killer blown in the glass; and with two steel
engraved labels each bottle-one excellentlike-
ness Of Perry Davis, the Original Inventor of the
medicine, the other steel engraved note Of hand
none others may be relied upon genuine. Price Of
bottles 1211 CENTS s5 cents so cents and g. respec
lively.
No. "a High street, Providence R. l.
The Pain Killer is sold by Gray Ballantyne, and
John 7. Mortimer. Washington, D. @.
Purcell, LAdd q Co., Richmond. Va.
M. A. Santos Son, and King Toy Norfolk, Va.
Candy d Hatchs E. H. Stabler 4 Co. William II.
Brown Bro. Smith Atkinson: Z. as Fry: ODER
Co., Baltimore, Md
And by all the principal Druggists.
apedAw3mo
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For the speedy cure of RnEuMArisM, DrsEAsE
OF THE SPNE, WnAHnnss IN THE BAcH nn
SIDE, PARALYSIS OF TE LIMBS, STRAINS,
WEAK ANKLES, BRuIsEs, do., dc
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JACOB WEAVER,
Cabinet Maker and Undertaken Of Funerals,
AT short notice,
Ne. Il ROSS Street, near Eutaw,
IN baltimore 1y
A CARD TO THE PUBLIC.
HAVING retired from the Lumber Busi-

"AVING retired from the Lumber Hnsi-
IL ness, l would inform my friends and the cti-
penter's Business At the old stand of Davis Gar
rett In returning my thanks to my friends for their
liberal patronage and assistance, would beg con-
tinuance Of the same.
/ can be found at my shop at any time, in Jackson
alley where prepared TO contract, build, and do
lob work on the most reasonable terms, and at the
shortest notice.
Having been engaged 10 this business for many
years. feel assured that can give satisfaction TO all
who give me their patronage.
nov 18-1y GEO. w. GARRETT.
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MEDICAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
AYERS PILLS.
For all the purposes Of a
Family Physic.

There has long existed a pub
lie demand for an effective Paf.
gatiye Pill which could be relied
On 9 as sure and perfectly safe in
its operation. This has been pre-
pared to meet that demand, and
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PROCLAMATION,
IMPORTANT NOTICE.--Thc best mate
il rial and the best work only allowed in the SHIRTS
made and sold by WIN. II. FAULKNER, the only
practical Shirt Maker in the city Of Washington Try
them, and ave money in addition to trouble, time
and temper. Gentlemen measured and q COED IL
guaranteed in all cases.
Orders attended 10 with despatch. Please note the
address, SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
Pennsylvanis avenue, between
Third and Four-snd-a Halt sts., south side
vd
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IT III. JOHNSON, Family Grocer, corner
ID OF Seventh and streets, No 4ss, - cenR con,
stantly supplied with fresh Family Groceries OF all
~ NE fr;.nd. nov 13--u
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ST. LOUIS, May l5.-Ths SANDER suit OF Birch
against T. II. Benton was decided in the Hepry
county Circuit Court on Friday last, after trial Of
four days, by the rendition Of verdict Of "a, 000
damages for the plaintiff. The case will be car
ried TO the Supreme Court.
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HUNTS IMMINENT.

And by oil Druggists everywhere.
dec 1a-eo6m
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ADyERTIsEmENrs.

IA Sheet Iron Ware Manufacturer, Pitt street. rear
Of the Marshal House, Alexandra, Va Roofing,
Guttering and Spouting, win DO done In the bsst
manner and ut the shortest notice.
ap 2..1y
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SOUTHERN MILITARY ACADEMY

SOUTHERN MILITARY ACADEMY
- Lottery.
tBy authority Of the State Of Alabama. Conducted
on the Havana plan.
GRAND SCHEME FOR MAY.
Glass 0.--To be drawn on the 18th May, 1855,
In the city Of Montgomery,
When prizes amounting 70
100000
Will be distributed according 10 the following mag
nihccnt scheme
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WEAKNESS OF THE ANKLES.

Strains and long continued pains, cold, and
external injuries, are the chief causes Of this
malady. The muscles are relaxed, and IN
many cases, making it difficult TO move. BY
free use of HUNS LISrxESr, certain cure
will lie effected.
Hunts Liniment is sold by the Druggists
generally, throughout the United States
Price, rs cents per bottle NsfF
CHARLES STOTT. h CO.,
Corner Of Seventh st. and Pa avenue Agents
Jan I0--2aw6m for Washington.
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MRS. Low

MRS. Low,
Manufacturer of Ladies' Dress Trimmings,
Fringes, Gimps, Cords and Tassels,
Fancy Buttons, Regalias, Military Trimmings, Ban
ners, Flags, &C.,
Pennsylvania Avenue, south side, 6etsoeen 9th and
10th streets. No. 297.
an l3-1yeod a4
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q L. GREGORY, dealer in stoves and
| ne Tin Ware. Roofing, Spouting, and all kinds
u Tin and Copper Ware made to order, Alexandria,
Va. mar 30--ly
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A DRY SpELL.--The Chickasaw Inteligencer
printed at Fort Washtenaw, in the Chickasaw ma
ton, Of April 7, says; ~,
"0n last Sunday night we were favored with a
heavy shower Of rain the first that has fallen in this
vicinity since the LIST of June last. The prospect
for good crops the coming season are now very
hattering.n
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SIGN OF THE BIG KEY.
~ IL. NEWMAN, Locksmith and Bell
We Hanger Royal street. near the Market Alex
andria
ut extremely low rates.
mar 80-eOly y 4
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M Il IL G III A N Il II A y H
No l2l Hing street, Alexandria, Va,
OFFERS TO the public well selected
" stock Of Cloths, Cassimeres, and yestings,
which he is prepared to make up at short notice. and
on reasonable terms. ap 7-eodly
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UOHN A. KEYS, Merchant Tailor, No.
a. lib King street. Zone door west Of Ptt) Alex
andria, Va.
Constantly on hand Shirts Drawers, Cravats, &c,
and everything to be found in gentlemens Quitting
establishment mar SOY
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DISEASE OF THE SPINE.

The yartebra Of the human system is liable
from colds, strains, and external injuries, to
be drawn out Of shape, sometimes contracting
so as TO bend the body completely double,
and then again will take curve, distorting
the body, making hideous form
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A STITCH IN THE BACK

is caused by sudden wrenching Of the spine,
and produces violent and acute palms. making
il very difficult for the person to move II
should not be neglected, as the curvature Of
the spine is often brought ON by neglect Of
this common complaint.
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FOR RENT.
VyHE TwO-story Brick Dwelling on Po-
- tomac street. one door south of st. Johns Epis-
copal Church, Georgetown.
Apply to r CruiEshank, on Bridge street, or Geo.
Waters on Water str eet ap 26--tf
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STATE SrocK.-We are pleased to learn that the
credit of the State is again Fright side up;" that
large amount Of Stock has been taken in New
York at '9s, and that the State is again in funds,
and tho Board of Public Works are paying the
States subscriptions to works Of internal improve
ment. Tho sum Of thrty-onc thousand dollars
has been received on account OF the States sub
scrption to the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad,
and more will soon BIO forthcoming Herald
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/" q. EMERY,s Granite Marble and
We Brown Stone Yard, corner Of b and Second
streets Office on Second street, between and @
streets Residences 4ls + street, between Sixth and
Seventh. NOV ~
UlRIGCs, HALL n CO., Engineers and
- General Machinists, corner Of Virginia avenue
and Ninth street west Washington, District Of Co
lrrnbia nov ~ Nv
PRACTICAL PLUMBING ESTABLISH
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HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE.
Il M BUILDING lots, and 20 houses,
lVV brick and frame, for sale on easy terms.
Also two stores TO let on the cerner Of 18th and @
streets, Island. Apply To-
Carpenter and Builder,
Corner Of Virginia avenue and I'd street
x.~
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4 BOOKWHICH EVERY BUSINESS

Office Seventh street. above Odd Fellows Halt
10 23--3m .. sfts
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Pauioido and Frat,ioide-rnc North sto,lins

We published on Monday an account Of hor-
rble murder at Sterling, near 0swpgo, n. York
4 man. his wife and son were killed by another
son. The testimony before the Coroner was full
and direct aud fixed his guilt beyond question
When charged with it by neighbor he admitted
the crime.
lie had been imprisoned som. limo since for
horse stealing. His fathers hy ~ ing to neigh
Dor chattel mortgage on lis t5rIa, borrowed II
hundred dollars and freed his s,n. Subsequent
ly that neiSihor's SON died, anu ,he present muir
dercr, instead of manfesting vhat his fathor
Thought would he a proper respect, Gdiculed hc
ceremonies he and his parents being Catholics.
On this the father and son QUAR-. He'd, and in the
night when the three were =, cping. be hilled
them with an axe. Dir. proad., tlas testified
before the CuroneT's ilry
was called on this morning by Patrick Fitz.
gerald. SON ot the murdered mui, who said his
folks were all poisoned killed. | asked him
whnt was the matter; said John was carving on
IKE the devil and said there were negroes in the
house; asked Patrick if there was any poison in
the house; said his mother had told him John
had put poison in the Sugar last Sunday
When | came 10 the house saw james
the murdered son. lying on the floor. covered
with blood; had large cash in the face or Jaw
and one large cash three quarters of an inch in
The temple; thought it done by an axe: sewcd
up wounds. Have examined the bodies of Mark.
tine father) Mark Fitzgerald's neck literally
severed from the body, excepting skin in two pla.
ceS' sala wound IN my opinion made with an
axe while deceased was in bed, causing instant
death.
Mary Fitzgerald has four wounds. one super
helai wound IN the neck; the large blood vessels
are not cut one wound on the left shoulder: one
toward the right shoulder, partly severing the
spinal column, and one about half an inch above
ms penetrating santngy ; have no doubt of the
blows inflicted causing her death. james has one
wound on the cheek, nnd one ON the temple made
with an axe; am satisfied they were the cause of
his death
=, saw an axe IN the door yard that had blood on
Tue Tue nerve IN several places thi, k from rust on
H. lhat 1t had been washed; the handle was
secured and scrapod. During the hoe time of
examination John was in great excitement. say.
ing On my father: Oh, my mother; Oh, my
brother what made me do this" or why did |
do this"
The following is the statcmen, If Messre. Ad.
Ole and Plum, TO whom the prisoner made a CON
fessian
John Fitzgerald oonfesses that he did kill his
rather, mother and brother with an axe about 3
O'Clock on the morning of Thurs1ay, August 30.
mar since the funeral of his Brother. on the eth
al hay-wheh he did not attend-his parents
have ne'n displeased with him, and he angry with
them for their course, which anger has grown
upon him TIL about week ago he tried To poison
them by putting strYchnne into IA tumbler
of sugar
" 1t ,sas from The same bottle which was found
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-07
An Elephant Killing his Keener

The Camd, II Is. c. journal gives the following
particulars of the death Of a keeper by an ele-
plant;
"On Sunday morning last about five miles
from Camden, the residence of Col w j
Taylor, the elephant attached 20 the Circus and
Menagerie of g. +. Bailey x Co.--which exhibi-
ted in our town on Saturday afternoon and even
ing-kiling horse and his keeper. 1t appears
there was difficulty in getting the animal across
the bridge near Col. Taylor's mill, and after some
trouble they succeeded in getting him over bv
another way; the elephant from some cause be-
Came angry, and the horse coming in his wav
was gored to death. After ascending the hin ON
the other side of the mill at the forks of the
Columbia and McCord's Ferry Roads. the ella
plant again became unruly, wanting 10 90 To the
leff IN place OF the right. The keeper whose name
we learn, l. George West, undertook to puni.h
hun, whereupon the onraged animal seized and
threw him up, piercing the poor man throngb
the body and mangling him othewis in n shock.
ing manner, so that he died in a few minutes.
''Mr. Baily returned immediately to Camden
and Informed the coroner u. j. DELAY who sum
moned ajury and repaired to the spot when after
the usual formaties. the jury returned verdict
In accordance with the fact viz: that the said
George West came to his death from wounds in
hicted by the tusks of the elephant attached 10
che Circus of Bailey q Co..
''ln the afternoon requisition was made upon
fsse Camden Light Infantry, to go and kill the
Elephant. which had become a terror 10 all.
"a detachment. under command of Lt james 7.
Villepigue. Immediately responded to the call. and
srning themselves with powder and ball, repair
10 The scene. They did not. however, succeed
in killing the Elephant that night, bat went again
or yesterday morning. and with the addition of
several other gentleman, not members of the
Company. succeeded. after long and dangerous
struggle. in despatcling him.
The Circus Company which ma ] advertised to
perform IN Columbia Monday yesterday
were obliged TO tabe another road in order TO
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fkkLssess PRICE

| sold yesterday, at Liberty Warehouse, for
Mr. j. a. Tate, of Bedford hogshead of his
extra fine Tobacco to Alessrs. r. C. S. Fergu-
son q Co., for the high price of $50 per hun
dred-the highest price of the season.
The lovers of really nice tasted Tobacco, can
get supply by calling on Messis I. c. S. Fer
gason x Co. or their agents. and getting some
of their yellow Peach" Il. \. T. .sStar of
the West and "Know Nothing'-and the plant
ers have only to send their fine Tobacco 10 me,
to insure their getting the highest prices. Hav
n,g sold more fine Tobacco and at higher prices,
Than any Commission Merchant here.
GEORGE STEpT0F.
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Seventy Doiiars for Tobacco.

THE HIGHEST PRICE OF THE SEASON.
Beside the above sale for IA Tate. have
sold for A. p. deter one hogshead at SIS: lanes
/. Chiffon one do. at Si2 50; one for Vincent
alden at S}7; one for j. r. Cardwell for S35. ,O
one for W. A. Gibbs NJ 500. so and hundreds Of
h,og'he"ds varying from Is to % dollars. durin9
tho season of 1850. | am sure my friends and
customers VIII be well pleased to continue with
lh'ir ola friend and those that have not tried
HTEProE will try him. From morning til nioht
MS ehergies are eGerted in behalf of the hone
ana stay OF oar country the Planter Steptoeis
Nho"h ron Maine to Florida, from the Atlantic
10 the Pacific. Across the ocean Stcptoe's ox-
eftlons tell on all Europe, Asia and Africa and
tue Islands of the ocean, in the weed that he sells
t i'n. ms customers Try Steptoe if you have
not done IT already. lie is up against the world
IN the sales of Vrginia's staple productions. To-
oacoo and Wheat. Tobaccai is his forte. Come
one come all, and try Steptoe, and You will nnv.
or try another. GEORGE STEPTOE.
1,. Commission Merchant
- ~ 7 Ill, Lynchburg, Va.
20 Lynchburg Republican and Bedt9rd Sen.
nj COPY one line