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AMERICAN ORGAN.


4 No. 1l.--Dropped into an obscure tailor shop
few nights since saw member Of the present
Congress (but one who has recently been elected
TO stay at home hereater) bargaining with the
knight of the needle for the repairs necessary to
some "old harness." wished especially that his
pants should be rs-seatsd Sharp fellow, that
member; bound TO have a seat smsnohersi
No. l2.-Saw Democratic Office holder, who
was at Alexandria on Saturday night last said Mr..
Wise was a trump" and that he gave the Know
Nothings Jessie" and that at the end of Mr.. WIS
speech, three cheers were given for q Wise and
tho Democracy Of Virginia" " Don't know" but
do know that, Immediately afterward, three cheers
were proposed by some outsider for 9 San" "
and given and that the slumbers of several gov
ernment officials residing In the vicinity Of the
long bridge, in this city, were disturbed by the
noise thereof
No. 1S.--saw gentleman who boards at one Of
our principal hotels, who, being man Of leisure,
has made IL his business 10 find out whether or not
"Sam" travels much says that for two weeks
past he has Ito use his own expression) " tele-
graphed every arrival and has found out thereby
that more than two-thirds Of SANS" people are
Ionu oi trusclnnB uoub hnOW N0U no Jele-
graphs EN-, but do know that he has Z pay Of SO
doing, M 3F 4
No. l4.--Saw that complimentary benefit"
was rendered few days ago by certain persons
to the French Ballet Troupe" which was of
course accepted Never heard of such q thing be-
ing rendered to an American Troupe Of any kind
in this city. Saw the names Of several persons on
the list who prctsss to be great admirers Of Amer
lean people and american talent, testifying with
others as to the "private virtues" &C., Of the
French girls. Some folks are fond Of queer asso-
ciations and there Is no accounting for taste.
"Don't know, (" but do know, that If some gentle
men on that list would attend to their official bust
ness instead Of employing their time in getting up
benefits for foreigners, that the american voters
would be better pleased with them. With such
recommendation, however, as the girls now have
as to their private Virtue" &C., they need not
be afraid to trust themselves anysoAeYsi
No. To-" Who is Plutes?" Inquire Of that in
deftigable firm, the "oficial detective police for
I" don't know" "PLUTEs"
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has conclusivey shown with what success 1t accom-
plishes the purpose designed II is easy TO make
physical Pill but not easy TO make the best of all
Pills--one which should have none of the objections
but all the advantages of every other This has been
attempted here and with what success we would re-
spectfuy submit 10 the public decision. II has been
unfortunate for the patient hitherto that almost every
purpatiye medicine ID acrimonious and irritating 10
the bowels This is not Many Of them produce so
much gripping pain and revulsion In the system TO
more than counterbalance the good to be derived from
them. These Pills produce no irritation pain UNI
less II arises from previously existing obstruction
or arrangement in the bowels Being purely vege-
table no harm arise from their in any guam
tity; but it is better that any medicine should be
taken judciously Minute directions for their use in
the several diseases TO which they applicable are
given on the box Among the complaints which
have been speedily cured by them we may mention
Liver Complaint in its various forms Of Jaundice,
Indigestion Languor and Loss Of Appetite, Lstless-
meas, Irritability, Bilious Headache, Bilious Fever,
Fever and Ague, pain in the Side and Loins, for in
TRUTH all these but the consequences Of diseased
action Of the liver As an aperent they afford prompt
and relief in Costiveness PLEA Collie Dysentery
Humors, Scrofula, and Scurvy. Colds with soreness
Of the body, Ulcers and impurity Of the blood. In
short, any and every case where purgative is re-
quircd.
: They have also produced some singularly success
full cures in Rheumatism, Govt Dropsy, Gravel, Ery-
sipess, Palpitation Of the Heart Pains In the Back
Stomach and Side. They should be freely taken in
the spring OF the year. purify the blood and prepare
the system for the change OF seasons An occasional
dose stimulates the stomach into healthy action, and
restores the appetite and vigor. They purify the
blood and, by their stmulant action on the crcula-
tory system, renovate the strength Of the body, and
restore the wasted diseased energies Of the whole
organism. Hence an occasional dose 10 advantageous
even though no serious arrangement exists but UNI
necessary dosing should never be carried too far,
every purgatve medicine reduces the strength, when
taken 10 excess The thousand cases in which a
physic Is required cannot be enumerated here, but
they suggest themselves 10 the reason of every body
and IL Is confidently believed this pill will answer
better purpose than anything which has hitherto been
available 10 mankind. When their virtues arc once
known the public viii no longer doubt what remedy
10 employ when In need Of cathartic medicine.
Being sugar-wrapped they are pleasant TO take and
being purely vegetable, no harm can arise from their
use In any quantity. #est
For minute directions, the wrapper on the Boz.
Prepared by DIR. JAMES @. AVER, Practical and
Analytical Chemist Lowell, Mass NHH
Proc Is cents per box. Five boxes for o. 90.
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GOLDEN MONTHLY PILLS.
HvHE best and most infaiiible remedy ever
- discovered for relieving and curing all painful
distressing, and difficult menstruation, and removing
all periodical distractions and Irregularities arising
frem sohate0v cause. A complete
|3A 3 Triumph in Medical Science,
making il no longer necessary for delicate females 70
take large doses Of nauseous drugs thus furnishing
dsideratum the want Of which has long been fell
by medical men. The peculiar and original process
OF preparing these pills was discovered by Dr. Du
ponco after many years research. 1t concentrates
the virtues Of the ingredients into very small bulk
and covers all dsagreeabe smell and taste, 30 that
sickness Of the stomach, and other unpleasant feel
ings avoided thus leaving the pills free TO exert
their mild but efficient curative action without in the
least nuring the constitution is too often the case
with medicines for the diseases peculiar to females
These pills are the result ofover
Thirty Years Experience,
in the treatment Of the diseases Of females. At the
solicitation OF many highly intelligent ladies' for whom
they were prescribed, with the most happy effects
they are published TO the world. They have only
been advertised TO limited extent for little
one year, yet
Several Thousand Boxes
have already been sold large proportion OF which
has been sent by mail to ladies In different sections
Of the country, and the demand for them is rapidly
lsg@ Married Ladies, under certain circumstan-
ces should use these pills with proper precauton.
For further particulars, circulars to be had at
druggists, and directions, &c sent with each box.
dentiay by mail their enclosing 81 to DR.. A. J.
Ranwold, Washington, d. G." general agent, who
will FIJI all orders at the proprietor's prices.
Sold in Washington by Kidwsl 4 Laurence stott
Moore LIST ward: O. Boswell, Island j. N. Callen,
]. H. Stone 7th street; H. II. Mcpherson, Capitol
Hill; +. Walsh, Navy Yard. In Georgetown by 0.
NJ. Linthicum; J. 8. Kidwell In Alexandria by Cook
4 Co.; Peel Stevens; Fountain Co., and by drug
gists generally. .l jan 20--lm*
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AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL,
E,x The -, al ,.,~, ~


Coughs Colds, Hodrssness, bronchitis, Whoop-
ing Cough, Group, asthma, and Consump-
ti0n.
This remedy has won for itself such notoriety for
its cures Of every variety OF Pulmonary disease that
II is entirely unnecessary 10 recount the evidences Of
its virtues In any community where II has been en-
ployed. so wide Is the field Of its usefulness and
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 over every other medicine
Of its kind is too apparent TO escape observation, and
where its virtues known the public longer hes
itate what nntdoe to employ for the distressing and
dangerous affections Of the pulmonary organs which
are Incident 70 our climate And not only in formid-
able attacks upon the lungs but for the mder vare-
ties Of Colds Coughs Hoarseness, dc, and for child
Il L. the psasantest and safest medicine that can
be obtained
As IL has long been in constant use throughout this
sectisn we need not do than assure the people
its quality is keptu TO the best that II has BEEN
and that the genuine article Ia sold by
z. ID. GILMAN,
rr Washington.
q. NJ LINTHICUM,
tlst Georgetown,
And BY all Druggists everywhere.
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Scraps from Shakespeare.

ScHsE--Dark Room at " Only, near Onarkock. /"
TIME-Midnight.
WISE, [alo,e
IT'S fixed at last A seepess night I've spent, tits
But not in vain. I'll tell the Wings, I've nothing
to recant;
Upon the records ofthe past they'll look and thank
The Great Unwashed are forced to my support
They've "thrice endorsed" me, and their mouths
are sealed.
The way seems clear: Yet, strange misgivings
throng my brain, 'lA
And keep me from my rest. The bat hath flown
His clustered fight ; and, to pale Hecate's sum
mons,
The shardborne beetle, with his drowsy huns,
Hath rung nights dismal peal
IT'S now the very witching time ofnight,
When church-yards yawn, and hell itself breathes
Contagion to this world. I'll to bed.
Hark - peace
1t was the owl that shrieked, the fatal beIman,
Which gives the sternst good night. But -
Angels and ministers Of grace defend US!
What are these see before met
Arrows tipped with red and blue, and lanterns
dark,
Red triangles and tapers burning with gloom
Come, let me clutch ye. They recede. !
] have ye not, yet see ye still.
Art thou not, fatal vision, sensible
To feeling, as TO sight2 Or art thou
But Pigment of the mind; false creation
Proceeding from the heat-oppressed brainp
see ye still, and mufiled figures too / see
In mortal shape with dunnest smoke Of hen begirt
Mine eyes are made the fools o. the other senses,
Or else worth all the rest. See, they approach
"swrrT yoicEsn-2 Sam l5; IL.
Beware the Ides Of Mayl
WISE, [stepping back
What man dare, dare:-
Approach me like the rugged Russian bear,
The armed Rhnoceros or the Hvrcan Tiger:
Take any shape but that, and my firm nerves
Shall never tremble. Begone, yc mystic horde |
Avauntl
Figures smile NTH derision, and then disappear
NTH their symbols
ENTER Pryor,
Of the Richmond Enquirer, in hs night clothes.
PRroR-How now my liegef
Strange voices called me from my troubled sleep.
Methought heard voice cry, Sleep no naoTel
Why has thy cheek It's wonted color lost
And tremor seized thy manly famef
WBr.-The Devil, methinks, is holding orgies
here tonight.
On yonder wall saw, az palpable rs day,
Dark lanterns--tapers burning with gloom
Arrows tipped with red and blue,--triangles and
what nov
And horrid phantoms Of the Devils own,
Prophesying with accents terrible,
/ screwed up my courage TO the sticking point,
And dared the demons 10 fight:
They Knocked my rage and vanished into air.
PRYoR.-0crtcs, my Hcge, they are but shadows
Of the part"
WrsE-'Tis not true. Ny "instincts" teach me
better
Legions of the damned they are know their
signs.
am cabined, cribbed, confined, bound in
To saucy doubts and fears III be free:
Aud here, upon this bank and shoal Of time,
III jump the life 70 come, ------
Pour the sweet milk Of concord into he'll,
Uproar the universal peace, confound
All unity on earth. III do IT,
PRroh-Present fears are less than horrible mag
inings
What is without remedy, should be without regard
Take not counsel Of the past receive what cheer
you may, EHtt
Tho nightislong thatnever finds the day [ErEUsr.l
Bedford Va Sentinel
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HARDWARE CUTLERY, ETC

VyHE subscribers would call the attention Of pur-
u chAsers TO their large and wsllseected stock of
goods, which are offered on as good terms as they
can be had this side of the manufactures.
Looks, Hinges Bolts, Screws, direct from the fac
tories fs
Locks with mineral, porcelain, svered, glass, and
plated knobs ~ 'sct
Butt Hinges all sizes, from to by inches.
Brass Butt Hinges for house and ship use.
Silver-plated Hinges for parlor doors.
Plants and Parkers patent Shutter Hinges
Silver-plsted and porcelain Bell Pulls
Vestbule and hall Door Locks very superior.
Rim, mortise closet cupboard, chest, till and pad
Locks, IN endless variety.
Bolts for folding doors, to AZ inches long.
Sliding door Sheaves and Rail.
Axle Sash Pulleys, Sash Cord, and Weights
Shutter and Sash Fastners, brass and plated, with
almost everything in the building line
Our stock Of table and pocket Cutlery is very oom-
plete consisting Of ivory buck, bone cocoa and eb-
ony handle Kn yes and Forks, Oarvers Cooks, and
Butchers. ~. q t1eflf44 HQ tA3l
Rogers wostsnholm's, and superior article Of
American Pcnknives = Doc .t
Fine Scissors and Shears. sa
L Plated abata Forks and Spoons .a
An entirely new article Of enamelled handle table
A fne assortment Of Colts Aliens and other, one,
two, Eve, and six barrel Pistols. #s
Parlor Pistols, neat article. l
Powder Flasks Shot Pouches, 10. I..t.f
House Furnishing Goods, such as Shovsls and
Tongs, Pokers, Coal Holds, Kettles, Pots, Ovens,
Skillets 0ridirons, &c
Patent Sad Irons, with extra heaters.
Wood Horses and Saws, and Axes.
Shovelss Spades Rakes, Hoes.
Hoveys patent Hay and Straw Cutters
Bar, hoop, and sheet Iron; Steel.
Anvils, Vices Bellows. I'D = $500.
Horse Shoes and Horse Shoe Nails.
Files and Rasps
Carryall Bows, Spokes, Hubbs, and Fellows
Plain, fancy and cnameled Canvass, for carriage
Covers and Curtains. q t li
Patent spring Balances, tea and counter Scales,
from 10 240 pounds.
Platform Scales, UP 10 ], 500 pounds
Morticing and boring Machines.
Jack Screws, chain Pumps. &C.,.
Grindstones and Fixtures hsh stef Fl
Also fine assortment Of hair Broons and Brushes
T. WHEELER a CO.,
845 Penn. Avenue, opposite Browns Marble Palace.
nov l4-2aw8m IfKtlr NIT
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Law AND CLAIM AGENCY.

LAW AND CLAIM AGENCY.
TUyHE undersigned viii continue to practice in the
u 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.
3 FERDINAND MOULTON, Aii
gsa,.se4 ge. 800 h ai Washington City.
+. Moulton, Esq. ia authorized to close up all my
business connected with claims upon the govern
ment. Tt ~ p aS@ 4a1
nov 18--1y &f s,fs is8;tr,y Aa " ELLIS.
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SPECIAL FERRY NOTICE.

NO DETENTION FROM ICE.
UvHE only regular and reliable Ferry
u Boat plying between Washington and Alexan-
dria in the steamboat
ifA GEORGE PAGE.
S4 The public can depend upon the
George Page leaving promptly At the
time stated passengers or no passeneers, until fur
ther notice.
Leaves Washington at 81, sk, ssl, tx, A. NJ,
and at ~, 8, AZ, p. M.
Leaves Als1sndria at ~, ., lo1f, A. NJ, and 12,f,
Fare BY the George Page will be Eve cents when
ever me George Washington or Thomas Collier run
and charge the same, except car trips
GEORGE PAGE.
p s. Tho George Page Ia the only boat Connecting
with the Orange and Alexandria Railroad and Ma
nassas Gap Railroad.
0mnibuses TO connect with the George Page win
leave the corner Of Seventh street and Pcnnsylvans
avenue at 8, 8 W, and II, A. NJ, and ~, Ok, and
Az, p. M. jan SIT
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A MOS HUNT, Collector and General Agent Of
n fee and residence No 81 North A street, Capt.
tol HILL (successor 70 I. O. Weed, Esq, who is now
at the Rock Greek Foundry, near Georgetown, ID.
gl Agent for the Empire State and Rensselaer, Fire
Insurance Companies, and the American Mutual Life
insurance Company Of New Haven, Connecticut,
Professor silliman President; DIR. 8. O. Busey Med
~ Insurance promptly and safely done on liberal
n B. Orders through she city post Office win
nov 18-ly
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/ All diseases Of the Genital Organs, whether of re.
cent or long standing, such Gonorrh9a, Syphilis,
elect, Structures, Urinary Affections Ulcers upon
the Body or in the Throat and Nose, we treat with
capable Of These who apply in early stages Of the
disease are surprised at the little Inconvenience and
rapidity attending their cure and those who have
suffered from quacks and their mineral poisons will
be warranted permanent cure without mercury.
Office l79, south street, Island.
ian 2g--eotf -F f##
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n AND and General Agency Office, SEQ
- lumbia Place." Seventh street, Washington,
d.. C.-Claims for Bounty Land, applications for
Pension by the widows and minor heirs Of SOL
diers killed Cor who died) in the United States
and other Indian wars, the war Of 1914 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 1916 to 1852, prosecuted by IA ta
F. L. HASSLER, General Agent
N. bland Warrants and Land Scrip bought and
sold. ~ ~ nov 18--f
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RHEUMArIsn.

This severe md painful disease has long
bafiied the skill Of thousands of our most eel
ebrated physicians Time and money have
been wasted in futile endeayors to obtain
some embrocation that would perform cure !;
but all have failcd except Husr's LNnKsr,
and that has been successful In almost every
instance in which it 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 bottle
of that remedy, 80 celebrated under the name
of HuSrs LSrHrsr, without delay, and apply
it thoroughly to the parts affected, and pain
will vanish Il 80 I# q III 90
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HEAR We HEAR YETI HEAR We III
Read, and be Wise!

TIME Celebrated German and Indian
- Physicians, Doctors BROTHERS a GRAY,
have finally concluded to settle thensevesin the city
of Washington After having travelled the world
over in search Of knowledge and having spent seven
years among the Indians for the purpose Of getting
a thorough knowledge Of botany, they aatter them
selves qualified to alleviate and cure all complaints
ourselves that, without asking question, we will
tell all who favor us with cal their complaints and
synntoms and guarantee an easY and speedy cure.
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The MANY facili-
ties afforded us
by hospital and
private practice,
in this and for
eign countries,
warrant us in as
surfing those who
are suffering from
private diseases
that our treatment
il attended with
unusually favora-
BILE results. There
fore, let no false
modesty deter you
from making your
case known to one
who will befriend
You.
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~ ducements TO all Cash Purchasers Of Ready
Made Clothing.Will be sold at private SALE large
assortment of ready-msde Clothing, consisting Of
Cloth Cloaks, Bangup, Sack Coats, Dress and Frock
Coats, Pantaloons, Vests &c, all warranted 10 be
better cut, better made, and Of better materials.
Therefore, all in want Of good and cheap Clothing,
viii do well 10 call al ODEON HALL.
Corner ~ street and Penn. avenue,
jan 27-~1m WEISENFELD a co.
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WEAKNESS OF THE ANKLES,

Strains and long continued pains, cold, and
external injuries are the chief causes Of this
malady. Tho muscles are relaxed, and in
many cascs making II difficult to move By
free use Of HUNS LrNrxKsr, a certain cure
viii be effected
Hunts Eminent IL sold by the Druggists
generally, throughout the United States
Price, 20 cents per bottle
CHARLES STOTT a CO.,
Corner Of Seventh St and Pa. avenue, Agent,
jan 10--2aw6m for Washington
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UDALDWJN's STEAM FACTORY.--Con
u tractors and builders can be supplied at all
times with Doors SASH Blinds, Mouldings Balusters
and Newes, OF oak, walnut maple, mahogany, and
yellow pine also, all kinds Of scroll and fancy saw
ing and turning and all other work which the first
class steam machinery can execute.
Factory corner Indiana avenue and Third street,
east OF City Hall. nov ls-8taw3m
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4 DIGEST OF THE LAWS AND RE-

a Digest OF THE LAWS AND RE-
IN solutions Of Congress relative 10 Pensions,
Bounty Lands. Pay Of the Army, Mileage, horses or
other property lost destroyed in the Military Ser
vice. Expenses Of Volunteer force, Patents, &c, to.
gether with the Opinions Of the Attorneys General
and Decisions Of the Secretaries Of War and Interior
and Of the accounting officers Of tho Treasury there
on, with full and complete
I'M FORMS OF APPLICATION,
SO arranged "a TO furnish all the information thst
may be desired by claimants or their attorneys.
by O. w. BENNETT,
dec B--d3n EE- Attnrpey-at-Taw.
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Il GENCY IN WASHINGTON CITY,

n WILLIAM H. HULL, (for several years an
Examiner in the Pension 06ice,) win attend to the
prosecution OF claims against the Government, such
&C.
Refer 70 Hon L. p. Waldo, Commissioner Of Pom
sions, Hon. John Wilson, Commissioner General
Land Office, and 10 The Heads Of Departments and
Bureaus generally.
nov I9-1v
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WOOD YARD.-The sub

IL scriber, having purchased the entire stock Of
Wood Of Captain James w. White, 80 long and IA
vorably known 10 the citizens Of Washington, as an
upright dealer in the article Of Wood begs leave TO
announce To the customers Of his predecessor and the
ctzens generally, that he intends 10 continue the
business at the old stand Canal street. few yards
70 have at all times full supply Of all kinds Of fire.
wood, Of the best quality, at the most reasonable
prices. His customers may always depend on getting
good article and honest measure ~
nov 1s---sm Ell f TH0S 8. BUTLER.