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EEAZsEEoyg % FIRE INSURANCE co.
CAPITAL. S30n ono

T'IiIS Company Incorporated in 1910 and is one
OF the oldest and best of the Stock Insurance. Co.'S
me statement made to the Stockholders, 7th i-5
shows the assets Of the Company TO be s}77 sol 90
g. Z. BnWEKs Sec. ITrST HcTys prest
Inc az mt VIII take risks upon good terms as apy
other Company and will Issue policies thereon
81 j. II. CLARY, AGENT. Mineral Point.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

BLaekwo"n tor July has jast come 70 hand
Though Httle later than usual it maintains the
interest Of each number. Several of the papers
IN tais number valuable on account OF The
historical facts they contain. The price of Black
wood Is 50 year, or for this magazine and any
Of the four British quarteFies, -, Leonard
Scott s Co u Fulton Street. New York.
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AUCTION.

VIII De sold at Auction Saturday. the It'll, at the
New huc ION Room, under the Eagle Saloon, a large
ASSokfAENT OF DRY GOODS, READY MADE
CLOTHING, &c,
All who wish to buy cheap will do well be hand
for Ia expected that Goods go for almost nothing
SrAPLETON g. FAIRCHlLD.
August s, 1855. Iw
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

I'AkEN Up by the subscriber living in the Town Of
Il Clyde, Iowa County, Wis, the Goth inst a cow
with young Calf the Cow is light brnIle white face
white belly left hind leg white white spots on the
withera and is supposed to be nine or ten years old
- EPHRAiM NORTON,
Clyde, July 30 1855. 371w
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

FRov Ursu-Late accounts Gom Utah state
that Grasshoppers, Crickets and Locusts, have
destroyed nearly all the grain in the Territory
atheat and foar are very scarce, and great fears
are entertained of famine among the Mormons
Spanish corn and buck-wheat are being planted
as they require bit short time to ripen, and if
10, also destroyed By tie insects. Tie wants Of Tie
people lnay be titus supplied
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

u Last Wednesday, subscription amounting
to 500, was taken up amongst our citizens for the
aid of the widow and orphans of John Williams
One of the men recently killed by lightning on
our lake-H8ricon .frgus
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

Maloneys. They first rate for Sauce or Pies,
but we would caution children against making
10 free OF them raw, at thi. season OF the
wear.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

Editorial Changc-Mr, A J. Aikens, the local
and commercial eli:or of the Wisconsin for some
time past, has become connected with the Daily
.4nt7icGn and his place in the UisconSi,. is sup
piled by Walter F. Wingheld, late of Buffalo
Sentinel
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

= WV 7 OF mug T..
The statement that the slaves of Mr.. Wheeler
were not forcIbly abducted, is confirmed The
female having yesterday made an affidavit TO that
effect, before Judge Culver, OF Brooklyn
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

Lumber In the Black Rjrcr-We learn that some
forty nnitlon feet OF Lumber will come out of the
Black river during the present rise, for which the
owners Will realize good price and quick sales.
La Crosse Rep.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08
Stray Notice.

T-s..scs TAKEN Up By the Subscr b r living near
49,. : iHfo-d7 FuFnace n he of Mineral Poin
-, ahout tSo ~e.ks since, q hIe and red spot
l. d CGH, -Iih red CALF. Cow is about five wears
oil. vim no artificial marks The owners requested
o ea'', prove property ndtake her AVA.
July 3, lo55 - III STEPHEN MARTIN.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08
Died,

In this village, on Wednesday morning. August
LIST, albert JAMES, infant son of Charles and
Amelia Cotereil, aged about months
Ga the ID, SAMUEL JoHS, son of Samuel and
Elizabeth Ann Jenkins aged about p mouths
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

Death Of Horace Gresieys Noiher.-The mother
of Horace Greeley died al Wayne, Erie County
Pa on the 9th. She was quite aged, and been
in feeble health for several years Zaccheus Gree
ley, the father of Horace is still living
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

Taere Is rumor aGaat that a cashier IN Wall
street Bank who Is also officer OF Finance De-
Parimeat, Is deauItcr to a considerable amoat.
variousy estimated at from ,JUQ 10 100000
Particulars have not tTospire-'.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08
Cincinnati. JULY 81

ciHClnUdIl- July 81
The steamer Kentucky, bound from Pittsburgh
to Louisville, came IN contact last night, with
the steamer Telegraph No. 3, bound from Louis
Vile hither. The former sank almost immedia-
tely IN twenty feet OF water, and four OF her
crew were drowned. The boat will probably
prove total loss.-She is reported TO have been
insured IN Pittsburgh for s12. 900
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

l. \ number of articles intended for todays
paper are crowded out by the Tax List Among
them IS communication from one of the Jurors
In the Booth case, which will appear next week
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

GRAHAM FOR August : before US We can on
y repeat what we have often said that for excel
lence IN every particular, il has few equals and
no stncrior
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

II The New York Central Railroad has last
declared semi-~anuaI dividend of four per cent
Il IS stated that after paying all demands the
company will still have asurplus 0 { SlIq,q74.i
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

II The deaths in New Orleans for the week
ending 9th, were two hundred and forty, of which
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

Tax LIsr.-This IS an advertisement in which
any Of our readers have an interest Those
owning lands or town lots Will DO well to exam
ine the list and see if they have an interest in the
al
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

4 firm in Cincinnati were fined one hundred
dollars for violation OF the law, in causing gun
powder to be carried through the streets not prop
erly covered.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

washington July 10.
John L. Dawson of Pennsylvania has been APP.
pointed by the President Governor OF Kansas,
Uiee Reeder rcn3ored
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

BALLou 5 hcroRIAL contains more Interesting
reading matter, (to say nothing OF the numerous
beautiful nusfra'ions) than San be had ia any
otLer Literary publication for tie some money
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

u Don't fail TO read Stapleton & Fairchilds
Auction Notice, and then call on Saturday and see
how cheap they selling
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

New York, July 2 l.
Terrible storm at San Bias nd MazaiIan, Mex
ico-6 vessels wTecked-50 lives lost-a million
and half of property DESTROYED.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

II The population of Sheboygan is 4.402.
Milwaukee, 81 ,5O7. Fond du Lac, ,22O. Man
ito:voc, 1855. Oshkosh, 4,12I. Watertown,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08
FOR RENT.

rHE house recently occupied by Mrs Baker on Chest
nut street Per particulars enquire the premises
Mineral Point, July II, 1855. 5SL
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

IL Potatoes have been contracted for at SYRIA
cuse, y. Y, for fifteen cents per bushel.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08
CHEESE, CHEESE

4 GOOD supply OF Western Reserve Cheese, Of tbs
y best quality l.et received, aIid FOR sale by
JAnc 2-sh, 1855. SAA'L. JENKINS.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

Union School HoUsE-The people of Halle
Gr-en have determined 10 erect a Union School
House - by Sc feet, two stories high, and have
issued proposals for building the same. We are
ton 70 provide for the education Of the youth OF
State. When will the people of Mineral
Point permit the district Board to issue proposals
fer the building of a Union School house of suffi-
Gent dimensions 10 accommodate the children OF
this District?
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08
TAX In tP

ESY the subscriber in the town Of Arena, Iowa Go.
Wis, on the 4th day OF July, 1855, dark bay
brown mare with heavy black and tail and "a
small collar mark on the neck. The is requested
TO prove property &C.
G.. C. MEIGHS.
Dated at Hayworth, July ed, 1855. iy 60
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08
GEsA GERM SALE.

<G&0 IG0TGGG&gM Jg 0gGS.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

To ScHooL DIsrRIcT CLERKs.-Clerks OF the
several School Districts in the Town Of Mineral
Point viii be supplied with blank returns, by call
ing on the Town Superintendent II is desirable
that each Of the District Clerks procure blank
report in order to secure greater uniformity in
returns than heretofore.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

tussN rsEA Lin busht lsack and smaller guam
u titles constantly hand land warranted free from
saw-dust by rs. ALLEN.
Oct. g, 1888.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

ANOTHER HoRRIBLE MURnER.-Ihe most
brutal and friendish murder of which have
heard Of late, was committed West Bend
Washington Co, on the night Of the lst inst \
young man named De Bear, whose friends reside
in Dodge County, entered the house OF man nam
ed Muehr and called for drink of water. Mr..
NJ replied that he could give him something bet
ter than water, and while descending to the cell
lar for the purpose OF getting some bear, received
a blow from De Bear, which brought him TO the
ground, and caused his death. The young rascal
afterwards followed the wife Of the murdered
man, and lad in their employ, Who had run for
assistance, killing them both il a most shocking
manner He obtained about 500 as the price of
this horrid butchery; but was arrested and lodg-
Ell ID jail 10 await his trial at the Circuit. As
might be expected, the most intense excitement
prevails in the naighborhood. We learn the
above facts from tae Milwaukee Sentinel
II The latest accounts state that Mrs. VI. was
not killed but IS likely TO recover.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08

CASnIDArEs-IIon Henry NJ. Rice - the reg
ulaF Degocratic candidate for Congress in Min
nesota. The Republicans have nominated VIII
lam +. Marshall for the same Office, Ex GOV.
Ramsey declined the Republican nomination, and
Mr. Marshall received nearly the unanimous vote
Of the convention. A large portion of the con-
sention that nominated Mr. Rice bolted his nom
nation and held subsequent meeting at which
David OImstead was nominated. The Democracy
in Minnesota, as in other portions Of the Union
are very much deFided
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-08
Village Lots.

Maddin's Addition
lot No. II Main street
part SO "
lots II, is, 10, 90, 81,
60, Spring street
lot ~ Bequette street
&" rs, rs, II, rs Be
quette street
d" %, GO, 81, 9S, and
101, Bequette street
/" 1O5, l06, 100, 131,
132, Bequette street
b" 90, 81, %, %, o.,
Ill, Bequette street
i" 1l2, ll3, ia, 6S,
10, so, 81, 81, Be
quette street
Wilson 5 Addition
lots Is, IS, 20, 80, Main
street.
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lots 3 & 4, blk 4, Dallas st
Black S Addition
pit lot |, block 80
Parry's Addition
lot 10, block 3
lots l, 2 and 3, block 6
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-28
A BOOK FULL OF WIT AND HUMOR.
Recently published, by
ID. APPLa TON N CO.,
Nos. $40 and 34s Broad,cay, Men York,
THE WINK LES.
Or, The Merry Monomaniacs

Or, The Merry Monomaniacs!
A N AMERICAN PICTURE, with Portraits of
IN the Natives By the author Of " Wild Western
Scenes: vols. limo, paper, rs cents, or vol,
cloth 81.
This new American book by the author of wild
Western Scenes has been pronounced by critics the
most witty and talented book from American pen.
Of the authors previous book, published years
since, some 35 900 copies were sold.
CHARACTERS OF THE STORY.
Edith Winkle-The Merry Widow.
Walter-Her Rafting Soma Know-Nothing"
Lucy-Her Daughter-in love with Mr.. Lowe
Miss Wilsome Winkle-An Old Maid-Sister-in-
law TO the Widow, and Monomanic on Whist
Napoleon Winkle-Brother of Wilsome, and Mo-
nomaniac on the subject Of the Great Napoleon's
Battles.
Ralph Eoland-Instrument Of the Jesuits.
Colonel 0akdae-Monomania on the subject Of
Sporting.
'virginia-His Daughter love with Walter
John Dowly-An Old Bachelor Monomaniac on
his First Love
Edward Lowe-Earl Of Hiltcn-incognito.
Bell and Blanche Arum-Rich Daughters Of a re-
tired Patent Pill-Maker.
Susan and Sally Crude-Daughters of a rich
Brewer.
DR.. Nitre
Mrs N.-yirginia's Aunt
Miss Grselda Gusset-A retired Milliner, afterward
Mrs. n. Wrinkle.
Mrs Acrid-N WIS Housckeeper
Harsld Pollen-A Poet.
Rev. Mr.. Amble
Tom, SnobsOn-Son OF Banker-Monomaniac on
Beauty.
Mr. Fibber-Shopkeeper
Dick Blotter-Hfs Clerk
Sergeant Blore-Napoleons Chief Subordinate.
Old Dibble-Widow's Gardener.
Davy-His Son.
Biddy Baggle-widow's Maid.
Bill Dzzle-The Frog-Catcher.
Abraham Laban-A jew.
David Deal-Quaker Spectator.
Mr. McCpbbed-A Scotchman.
Edith-His Sister.
Mr.. Rawson-Scotch LAWYER.
Dcw-A King Charles Spaniel.
George Parke-SOuthern Student.
Professor Point
His Daughters
Mr. Glass-An Actor.
Delia--Ilis Daughter.
Mrs. Edwards-Lowe's Housekeeper
Patty 0Pan-His Cook
DR. Prangle-Of Babbleton.
Mr.. Plastic-Politician.
Flora Blount-The Widows Sister living in New
| York; Monomaniac on Novel Reading
Minor a Co.-New Workers.
Dr. McGab-Scotch Physician
Mrs. Iaurel-MonOmaniac on AristOcracy
| Colonel Ball-Monomaniac on Dues.
Countess Hilton-Lowes Mother
Mrs. HonOriA Fmble-Instrument Of the Jesuits
Patrick MISUNDERSTANDING oflice-seeker.
Mr.. Bell Oficeholder
Mr.. Boozle-Private Secretary to Secretary Of
State.
Father Xavier-Jesuit Chief
Editors Washington Organ.
Henri Cour de Lion.
President U. S.-Secretares- Senators, &c.
ie Is
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TRAVE..
For Baltimore.
The cars leave daily at and So A. M, and and
AZ p. NJ. except Sunday, on which day they leave
at AZ T. NJ.
For Alerandrid
The Washington and Alexandria boat leaves
Pages Wharf Seventh street. hourly. Fare five 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
III so. Office, northwest corner OF ID and Sth SITS.
For G0rdonsoiHe.
The leave Alexandria daily, at ~ o'clock, for
Gordonsville and intermediate places.
For Richmond
'1e boat leaves the wharf at the terminus of 18th
street daily at | A. d.. and o'clock, p. NJ. Fare
IS so.
For LeesbtTg.
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
the 3D. and 18th of each month.
The Post Office.
The Northern and Eastern Mail is opened at s
o'clock A. NJ, and half past r NJ; closes at sd p.
NJ and p NJ
The Great Southern Mail is opened at 8 A. NJ, and
closes at 7. M. The Southern Mail, as far South
NJ, closes at p. M.
The Northwestern Mail is open at half past P. NJ,
closes at p. M.
The Western Mail is open at O'Clock A. NJ, closes
at p. M.
The Norfolk Mail arrives at II o'clock p NJ, closes
at Q p. NJ, daily except Sundays.
The California Mail, direct, closes here the Sd
and 18th of each month, at 2 p M.
Warrenton Nail arrives at IL A. NJ, closes at 10
A. NJ.
Warrenton Springs arrives at Il A. NJ, closes at
Rates of Postage:
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Each half ounce, over 5000 miles, prepaid, cents;
unpaid, 10 cents.
All printed matter in general--anywhere in the
United States
First three ounces ] cent
Each subsequent ounce cent.
If not prepaid, double these rates. But
NEWSPAPERS AND PERIoDIcALs-paid quarterly, in
advances
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Each subsequent ounce : u cent.
And if weighing not over ! u or, in the State
where published, one-half of the above rates, and
weekly papers in the county where published free.
SMALL NEWSPAPERS AND PERIoDIcALs-pubshe
monthly or oftener when sent in packages weighing
at least or, prepaid, cent per OF.
PAMPHLETS of l6 octave pages or less, a cent an
ounce.
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pounds, may be sent by mail for each o., as fol-
lows.
U Under $500 miles, prepaid, cent, Unpaid, ~ ct.
Fractions over a single rate are charged as one
rate.
Periodicals, in the sense used above are publca-
tons issued once in three months, or oftener."
SAILING OF THE OCEAN STEAMERS.
FROM UNITED STATES.
Ships Leaves For DAYS
North Star. =. New York Hayre. 49,. Sept /
Star of the West. New York. San Juan. Sept 3
Pacific. ........ New York. Liverpool Sept
George Law. New York. Aspinwall., Sept.
Hermann. New York. Bremen, &c. Sept 3
TO ARRIVE.
Hermann Southampton New York. Aug. 10
Canada Liverpool. Boston. Aug. is
Atlantic Liverpool. =. New York. Aug. %
Ariel. ........ Havre.. .... New York. Sept.
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An Excellent Sell.

Quite an excitement occurred at ono Of the
Southern steamboat wharves short time since
The hands Of one of our steamers were engag
ed in rolling off cask, when, to the surprise and
CONSERVATION of the persons engaged in perform
ing that operation, voice was heard within the
cask-
Roll Il easy, these darned nails hurt I'd
rather pay my passage than stand all this
Holding up their hands, their visuals expand
ed to the size Of two saucers the two laborers ex.
claimed
THAT beats the d"
The mate coming up at this moment, and un-
aware of the cause of the delay, commenced
cursng them for their deeterousness, when from
within the voice again came forth
You're nobody; let me out of this cask."
whats that =" said the mate.
why, its me- !" said the voice, " | want to get
out won't stand this any longer"
"0pen the cask, ]" said the mate
"0l don't-youll kill me!' said the voice
These darned nails prick me- Look out! don't"
again said the caskcd.up individual, as the men
were turning IT over.
Cooper" said the mate, "unhead this cask
and take out that man"
As the adzc sundered the hoops, and the head
was coming out, the voice again broke forth
BE easy, now, is there any one about? don't
want to be caught"
Quite crowd had gathered round the " scene
ol ACTON, when, 10 the utter ast0nlsnment OF the
bystanders, loud cultural laugh broke forth, which
made our hair stand on end, and the cask was
found filed with bacon.
what does il mean Y" says one.
swear, it beats my tiElc," said the mate
We enjoyed the Joke too well TO " blow" as we
walked away, arm in arm, with the Fakr Of Ava,
the ventriloquist and magician.
ANOTHER INsrANcE.-Thc Albany Knicker-
booker gives the following experience Of one Of
the census marshals in that city, who called upon
gentleman from Germany residing in Broad
street:
"Who lives hereY"
aYawn
What's your nameSn
"Sharmany, on der Rhine"
whats yonr fathers name 7"
mix for stawn
when did you arrive in Albany"
=" Nit a steamboats,"
:" Got any children ?"
"Yaw-two barrels nit krout"
How long have you resided in this house,
/" Two rooms and der basemcnte"
Who owns the building9"
:" pays noting Hans pays der same twice
month"
"Where did you live Inst year 7"
ACROSS der red store as you come up nit der
market in your right hand behind der pump what
belongs to der blacksmid shops"
The marshal having entered all this, made up
his mind that he would push ahead and examine
lianse, who lives up stairs " nit der bannster. "
We shall note his success at an early day.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-28

A GENCY In WASHINGTON CITY
"A. WILLIAM Ii. HULL, flor several years an
Examiner in the Pension Ohice,) VIII attend 70 the
prosecution of claims against the Government such
as Bounty Lands Pensions, Back and Extra Pay,
DC.
Refer to Hon. L. P. Waldo, Commissioner of Pen.
Land Office, and TO the Heads Of Departments and
bureaus generally nov l3-ly
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-28

aNHAs. C.. TUCKER, Washington, ID. c.,
" Attorney and Agent for Claims, and Commission
or of Deeds for all the States Revolutionary, naval in
valid, and halfpay pensions obtained; also bounty land
for services in all the in which the United States
have been engaged, and for the services of volunteers
in the Texas Revolution of 1885. Having copies OF
ali the muster-rolls of the Texas Revolution, he 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.
nov 12-dly
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-28
Chamberlin's Commercial College,
No. l27 Baltimore ST., Baltimore, Nd.

Chamberlin's Commercial College,
No. l27 Baltimore ST., Baltimore, Md.
TUNHIS Institution presents superior IA
IL cilities TO young men DESTROYS Of obtaining q
practical business education.
The course of study embraces double entry, book.
keeping, as practically applied to the management OF
mercantile, bank, manufacturing, and steamboat
books business penmanship and mercantile compu-
tations familiar lectures on commercial law, upon
the subject OF bills of exchange promissory notes.
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 on the completion of the course, are in every
respect competent TO conduct, on scientific princl-
pies, any set of double-entry books The students
have access OF Commercial Library, procured ex-
pressly for their accommodation.
Examinations are held at stated periods, and d.
plomas are awarded TO those found competent 10
represent the Institution in mercantile capacity
Usual length of time TO complete the whole course
from eight TO ten weeks.
For particulars write and receive circular by mail.
mar 27-eoodly
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-28
AGENCIES. sc.
AGENCY AND OFFICE OF GENERAL
CORRESPONDENCE
No. %, L0ulsid1lG AUe1ltte.
!, II ID III u pI II g AN Is

JOSEPH b. PLEASAN rs,
D ECENTLY dismissed from the Third
HI Auditors Office Treasury Department, will
attend 10 any business ntrusted 10 him before Con-
gress Court of Claims or the various Departments
Of Government Particular attention paid to all
classes of accounts whether regular or suspended,
and TO claims arising under contracts He refers to
the numerous officers Of the army, and others, VINO
have had their business promptly intelligibly, and
faithfully attended TO in his official capacity, among
them Lieutenant General Winfield Scott.
n b. American editors who publish this notice
may command his services TO any reasonable extent
iv 2a-nnIf SpntlM
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-28
LAW AND CLAIM AGENCY.

LAW AND CLAIM AGENCY.
TWyHE undersigned will continue to practice in the
n various courts of this District, and attend to the
prosecution of all classes Of claims against the gov
eminent He will also attend to the unfinished agcn
cy business of Vespasian Ellis, Esq.
FERDINAND MOULTON,
Washington City.
r Moulton ESQ ia authorized to close up all my
business connected with claims upon the govern
ment
nov l3-ly V. ELLln.