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could lead. But man, ambitions man, has interpoued
to sow the seeds of separation"
"I am writing fresy-and you willunderstand that
many things soy will admit Of qualification"
,"As regards the new Confederacy of the South,
think every State should have President in due
turn and that no State should under any circumstan:
ces be accommodated in the way of an exception to
this regulation. would be perfectly willing to say,
let the first President come from Virginia. tho second
from North Carolina, the third from South Carolina,
the fourth from Georgia, and SO on. Or let Fortune
decide by her mystical lot"
t"As separation is to take place; ask you, q. a
public journalist to treat tn. subject with fairness and
wisdom. ask you TO think of these ma1tsrs.")
Gone thing would be certain from the view I haye
just suggested Every State would be the nursery Of
Statesmen. For eacf one would have to present her
ceverest men for the judgment of the other States;
and depend upon it, where fifteen States have to form
Judgment on the relative merits Of The contehding
asprans of any one State, it would be judgment on
the virtues and atanmsns Of the contestants and the
successful candidate would enter upon ths perform.
ance of his functions under higher sanctions than that
of mere political expedency. 1t would be, at all
events, much higher and mpre respected judgment:
thar thatwhich emanatss from Conventions, or than
that which is forged in secret societies." s u
"I Ishal conclude with simple declaration: want
no honor on earth; and, whatever changes may take
place, propose to myself retirement"
The individual, to whom the communication from
which these extracts are made is addressed has only
word crtwo to say in regard to it The reader will
perceive that it purpurts to glance only most i'm.
portant question. Nothing else, we ara sure, was the
design Of the writer. If we have transcsnded his per.
missionin thu, giving it publicity, the apoIosyis TO-
be found in on earnest desire on our parrto sess every
good opportunity Of advancing the veal Of South
and tho best interests Of our common country. Tho
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understanding, emPhatIcally answer the
affirmative. -.
9Th. Would you at all times, and upon all
occasions, protect and preserve inviolate in this
respect, as in all others, the rights immunities,
and privileges of The North,as guaTantied to them
by our, constitution and laws, against any and all
encroachnsents Of our sister States, comprising
and composing The Southern part four national
confetleracy!'
Answcr-A Northern man who would not
protect and preserve the rights of the North, is
unworthy Of the respect of any honorable man,
and for those rights would battle until the
last, either in a psblic or private station
7th, Are you lin favor Of, and would you
vote, net, and use yourfnfuence in favor of such
a system-U public rates and duties as would
most effectually and beyond oil doubt, guard
our home industry and manufactures against
foreign competition and pauper labor?"
Answer-My principles have always been in
favor of the aAmerican System" have never
doubted as to what was the true policy ofsthe
country, and answer your intortogatory in the
affirmative. ~.
9th. "Do you STILL in.this respect, adhere to
and abide by the sentiments and doctrines con.
tanned in the speech delivered by you in the
Senate of the United States, on the 18th day of
July, l8462"
Answer-I most certainly do.
9lh.. "Do you recognize. the right of Con-
gress to legisIate and make appropriations for
the improvement of our rivers and harbors e. :,
lido recognize the right-greatly deplore-the
Executive vetoes on this subject, and will-use
every means in my power for the pnssage Of
bills for the improvement Of the rivers. and har-
burs
fo,h. ~Arc you 10 favor Of such a chanss'in
our national. laws pertaining to The naturaliza-i
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"LoOK oUT--THE RIDERS ARE UP :"
Thus writes to US friend from above who has &C.
.uallu seen the suryeyors on the Aiken and Nine.
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may expect to be, member of the Order.
The following is IN authentic copy of the let
ter of Simon Cameron, in reply to the letter of
J. N. Kirkpatrick. Esq, q member Of the State
Legislature, from the city of Pttsburg, in regard
to which there has been much speculation in
political circles
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22
4 GENCY AT wAsHINGToN--T

N Claimants-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con
linues 10 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-
emption and other land claims the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr.
nation by Congress of grants and claims 10 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
hali-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary ser.
vices, whether for commutation, hafpay, OF
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay.
&c. OF soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the Stale 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 Congress orthe public Of
ces which may require the aid of agent attor.
new His charges viii be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the exteni
Of the service.
Mr.. A. Diclins is known TO most Of those who
have been in Congress within the ast few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite 10 the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
Of the Metropolis
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-lyd (m)
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
CIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

~ CHlCAOTO ANU LOOlS. 1ne lulcni
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
tien with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York to
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, Capt
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also
Daily Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe by
those wellknown magnificent Floating Palaces
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi.
gan, A. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, !. T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at 9
O'Clock, p. m every day, except SundaysD and
run direct through TO Monroe, without landing, in
IA hours, wherethe Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting TO take passengers direct TO Chicago
in hours and arriving next evening after leav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe 10 Chicago, eight
hours. Total ihirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with a fine line Of low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north Of Chicago
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad TO La Sale. and there connect with Illi-
nois River Line Of Steamboats,, or Express Train
Of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line OF steamers for all points above and be-
ow, making the cheapest and most direct route TO
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buf-
ialo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seabosrd 10 the Valley
Of the Mississippi Running time 70 Chicago, 80
hours; To st. Louis, So hours
-Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the trsv. Her and shipper can see al q
glance that no other lire enter the lists
petitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point the
route and resuming seats at leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkrk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line Of Steamboats,,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight apply at the Compsny's Office, No. 1913
Broadway, corner OF Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. P. DUNToN, Ticket Agent
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Sept 12-1m


NOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre In
the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea
son. or for term Of years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
mertorious attraction can 6ll IT.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, il will he in every respect desirable
establishment.
III a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange.
men. -
The entire receipts to be distributed thus: The
current expenses; the salaries Of the members !;
the rent. All surplus TO be divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion o.
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment OF cur.
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, to receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
clined to this mode Of action. The purpose o.
The Proprietor is TO secure the best talent - pay
ing TO il all the profits. Every letter recct ID wil
be known to the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself al liberty TO reveal the name OF any
oarty addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor oil the National theatre, box
2a2 Washington city, ID. O.
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTEl
ONLY SO HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 36 HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
CHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The Only Railroad R0wts from ths L0'0s'
Mississippi to the atlantic!
TIME FROM ST. LOUIS 10 OHIO AGO ONLY % HoURsi
IT, The Steamer rWINCHESTERle leaves
"a the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted at 7oclock, a. m, ane
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
ST. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton lonly 70 miles
from St Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 2, a. M, take the cars at Alton at
10, a. m. and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time to take the earliest morning trains gong
east.
Passengers leaving st. Louis by the Reindeer
at $780, p. m, take the cars at Alton Saturday sx
cepted) at 8 D. m, in time for the evening trans
rest.
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads. connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from ST. Louis TO points on the Mississippi
river, al and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
10 points on the Illinois river at and above Pekin
The trains of the g. and M. railroad connect al
Carlinville, Virdcn, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Waverly,
Danviile, Terre- -Hau.e Pekin, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville,
and Decatur, aIfd at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle,
MH- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets TO
Chicago can be had at the Offices the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
Wa TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the offices OF
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central, and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
E. HEATING. Snpt c. q M. r. r.
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OELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
y ScHooL---The subscriber has removed his
school 10 College Hill, where commodious build.
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Colum.
ban College, will continue to preserve the char.
acier Of strictly select school, designed for lay.
ing the foundation Of a thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last Of June
Terms: SIG so per quarter payable in advance
Al small additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO 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-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendence ofthe Principal.
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $40 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal
Refers TO the Faculty of the Columbian College |;
Col. J. L. Edwards, Col Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; L. D. Gale, M. D., Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office; and Pro
fessor G. G. Jewett, ofthe Smithsonian Institute.
Sen p2l-tf
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I ENERAL AGENCY.-The undersigned

ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
yT most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle,
the prosecution Of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
menfs or Congress procure pensions, bounty
lands extra pay, and arrearsge pay, and will a.
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting OF houses, and general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
withs such information as they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges will be mode
safe, Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. c. Dobbin, Secretary Of tho Navy.
Hon. ]. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, President of tho Board Of Conn
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney at LaU.
James H. Caustin, esq
w. C. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL g. TAYLOR.
r. 4 &S
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HARPER's MAGAZINE for September is
Ill magnificent number, filed with superior
engfavings, and for sale at SHrLLIScroSs book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine of Art for Sep.
tember is one Of the best that has been issued.
Lcslie's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September
Godey's Lady's Book, Grahams Magazine, ana
Putnam's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
sHILLINGToN's Bookstore,
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS

Devoted to CITY Affairs, Education, Litcafrrs,
and General IutsRigsnce.
THE Ninth Volume of this Paper being
abou, 10 be commenced, the proprietor and
editor, after making his grateful Acknowledgements
for the steady support which he has received dur.
ing the last eight years, respectfully solcits a
contiu uance Of the same and such additional sup
port as will enable him 10 continue his paper as
an independent Journal, and in the support Of
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
tion, and which il is his fixed purpose to maintain,
40 long as he is connected with this or any other
public journal On his future course the editor
deems il unnecessary 10 dIlate. Suffice IL TO say,
that while the original plan OF his paper viii be
duly carried out, the editor VIII also feel himself
bound by the convictions OF duty and proprety, TO
MAINTAIN the constitutional rights Of every native
and adopted citizen, and TO oppose every secret
orraniz zaon that is founded on proscriptive and
exclusive basis. What he intends to do in this
respect may be judged Of by what he has already
written and published in the columns OF this Jour.
nal. To his friends, aud the friends Of civil and
religious liberty, be respectfully appeals for ade-
quate encouragement.
The Semi. Weekly News will shortly appear in
an improved dress.
TERMS:
The paper and business card per annum.. SO 90
The paper without business card, III paid in
advance or within one month from date
Of subscriptionl. ........,..........., j ~
The paper without business card If not paid
within one month from date Of subscrip.
tion. ...s............,..... w
PAYABLE in advance, or monthly in all cases.
Subscribers and annual advertisers will be
charged for the whole year
No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid, except at the option Of the editor.
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on payment OF arrears.
! Aug 2ot
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no ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO col

i lect.-I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia for two years from this day. My Official
bond. with ample security, was given at June
cosrt 10Th June. | intend 10 devote my attention
entirely to my business. From my long expert.
ence in my business, acquaintance with the pee-
ple. and faithful discharge Of my duties heretofore,
am induced TO solicit portion OF the public col.
lections from those who intend TO place their
claims in the hands Of an officer or agent. WIN
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts and, ifjustfed, will attend TO the coiec
tons OF claims in the adjoining counties.
If any reference is wanting, would refer 10 the
clerks Of my county and the attorneys OF the bar
here All communications must be post paid
Claims out of the State should be fully anthentl-
Gated before sent 10 me for collection; Will col
lect, in my official capacity or us agent as may be
requested IT, as an officer, charge legal fec only,
and which il the claim is made, the defendant has
always to pay; and If as agent, the plaintiff mus,
pay me ten per cent, II collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be at 10 secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
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CTONE QUARRY.-Ia am prepared to fur
y nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry Of the late Timothy
O'Neale, any quantity of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply 10 the undersigned
at his house on III, between 18th and goth streets,
in the First ward, or TO Mr.. Paine, at the quarry
July 27 WILLIAM Il. SCOTT.
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T AND FoR sALE.-Tnc subscriber viii

dispose OF thirty of land, being part Of his
farm known as Delcarlia, situated near the Little
Fails, in Montgomery county, Md, and adjoining
the contemplated water-works. II is an excellent
niece Of land, and both from its fertility and To-
cality is admirably suited for market garden.
Apply 10 tho undersigned, or to his ovsrseer on
WILLIAM b. SCOTT,
Sept i7--tf On n between 10Th and Goth sts
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

A 9. GARNER, Draper and Tailor, Nor
N. fits Building, 4a street, respectfully informs
his friends and the citizens of Washington, George
town, and Alexandra, that he keeps always on
hand choice selection of the best and most popu
lar makes of Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vesiings,
together with good supply of the best Trim
mings and will make 10 order Garmentsin in the most
elegant manner, (plain or fancy) 10 please the
tastes Of all who may favor him with call.
N. B. Prices moderate, and terms cash.
Nov 3-eolm
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ENUINE HEIDsIECK 4. co. CHAM

ENUINE HEIDSlECh q ". ChAM-
" pagne: e:-The subscribers having been aps,
Mr. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent IN the
In the United States for the sale of their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention Of the public to the subloined
card
in. Justly claim TO be alone enabled to send 10 this
country the genuine Heidsieck & Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago, they being sole propretors OF all the dentcai
VINEYARDS, cellars, &c., which the founders ana
oririnators of this celebrated brand had owned.
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality Of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
identified with unsurpassed excellence:
We beg particularly 10 notice that their 6rand
still bears the same name of Heidsieck G Co., In
full by which il Rrst became SO tayorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other simi-
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEW YoRK, January l, 1854.
Successor to Charles Enger,
and sole importers in the United States
STANISLAUS MURRAY u our sub-agent ior
Washington and Georgetown, D. O., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution OF the ola
firm, Heidsieck IL Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its Aquidation, con-
tinued the business, retaining exclusive possession
Of the vineyards, vaults, &C., which the orlglna
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole oropretors ofths well-known brand.
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to our own, which have ap-
peared and may hereafter appear in this market
the name of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March 5, 1916.
Feb S-d2m HEIDSIECh W w.
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MtsffIIaMf1Ms.
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
yIyHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLA(

Of the Dead having just bsen dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception of the remains of deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies, in which such friends OF the dead, as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
regard to the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, (although they usually bring a
premium,) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable.
Until an oiiceis established in the city or Wash
ingon applications will be punctually attended to
at The present Office in the east wing Of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Visiters are requested not to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds.
WIN. 8. HUMPHREYS.
NIB. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol. Aug 27--3m
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TNDER GARMENTS just receiyed.-I
have Just opened full supply of Gentle
mems Under Shirts and Drawers, silk, merino,
lanbswool Scotch do, Shaker, and Canton Flan-
nels, ac, which am now prepared 10 dispose OF
at the most reasonable prices.
LANES
Gentlemens Furnishing Store,
Srr 20 Penn. avenue, near Al ST.