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n ARE PENSION ROOKS,-u Lands I'M

ID ARE PENSION BOOkS.-" Lands In
IN Illinois TO Soldiers of the Late War;" giving
the names of each soldier TO whom patent wss
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
district for services in the late war, with Eng
land y the description Of the tract of land granted
to each, with the date OF the patent; the company
and regiment in which they severally served, and
by whom each patent was received. single
copy for sale.
Old Pension Rolls of Indiana and North Caro-
lima.
List of Pensioners of the United States under
the act of 18th Of March, ISIS, showing the rank
and line in which each served.
Virginia Muster Rolls.
Virginia Pay Rolls.
List of Rejected and suspended Pensions with
the reasons for the rejection or suspension
For sale in Washington by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
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NEW WORK BY HENRY ROC Err

A NEW WORK BY HENRY ROC ERs,
IA author Of the ECLIPSE Of Faith,p entitled A
Defence Of the Eclipse OF Fs.th, by its author, be-
ing rejoinder TO Professor Newmans Reply"
and, in order to give the American public the
whole matter AT n glance there is included in the
same volume the "Repy TO the Eclipse of Faith"
by +. w. Newman, with his chapter on the "Moral
Perfection of Christ"
For sale by GRAY ~ BALLANTYNE,
Sevenfh sfrear
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tMEi LIMEl LIME.-To PIasterers
IL and Buildersy--We have now on hand, a,
SEELYS Patent Kilns, one thousand barrels OF
Lime, and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms
We would call the particular attention OF pIas-
terers 10 this superior article of Lime Il il free
from coal cnders or other sediment, Il being
burnt altogether by wood which makes il a very
superior article for pastering, white coating, and
hard finishing
Give us call, and you shall be pleased.
s. J. SEELY a. co.
July 27--tf
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"ANTED--A Situation Teacher of
wv English, Mathematics, and Latin; also, the
rudments of Greek, if desired. All of which win
be taught in the most approved manner.
The applicant is experienced teacher OF
good address, and will furnish the best references
both in regard TO character and ability
None but liberal salary need be offered.
For particulars, address
SETH FRlNK,
Dec S--tf Pittsfeld, Massachusetts.
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NEW AND IMPORTANT BoOKs.-Is.

NEW AND IMPORTANT BOOkS.-Is-
In rael and the Gentes, by DIR. Isaac Da
Costa.
Paley's Evidences Of Christianity, with Notes
and Additions, by Charles M Marine.
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association of London,
Words 10 Win Souls, twelve sermons by emf
nent Dvines of the Church of England
Letters and Remains of the late Rev. w. II
Hewitson, 2 vols.
The Works of the Rev. Edward Bickersteth, 16
vols.
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF the Rev.
VIM Jay, of Bath.
Scripture Testimony 10 the Messiah, by John
Pyne Smith, d. ID. For sale by
GRAY ~ BALLA NTYNE,
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CASH MUSIC AND PIANO STORE
CE Wv rn-

HORACE "ATERs
NO 333 broadway, New York.
OPPOSITION TO THE COMBINATION
MUSIC AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
MISUNDERSTANDING THE COMBI-
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prices OF noa copyright music against the interests
OF NAIVE Composers, and their refusal 10 extend
70 Mr WATERS the couresies of the trade he is
making immense sales-havlng abundant evil
dence thai he has public counienance and sun
port in his opposition 10 the Great MONOPOLY. and
IN MS efforts 70 aid Native Talent, and adout the
Nationai Currency. His stock Of American and
european Music Is immense, and the catalogue
OF his own publications is one of the largest and
best selected IN the United States. He has also
made Great Reduction in the Prices of Pianos
Meiodeons, and Musical instruments Of all kinds
superior toned ID Octave Pianos for SITS 5000
ana 9Z1o interior OF as good quality, and instru-
ments as strong and as durable as those which
cost S3oO. Pianos OF every variety of STYLE and
price, upto $1,000, comprising those of Ten diff
Iereht manufactonesi among them the celebrated
modern improved Horace Waters Pianos and
the FIRST premium Eolean Pianos Of T GILBERT
q Cos. make Owners of the 4Eolean Patent
Seeond-hand PIanos al great bargains. Prices
nom EAU 10 $40. Melodeons from FIVE different
manufactures, including the well-known S. ID. 81
II. w Smiths Melodeons, luned The equal tenn
perament) The Best Make In the United States.
Prices SIS, 500 SIS, 500, Sis, SIPS, Sl35. $3.50
smiths Double Bank Melodeons 5000 Each
Piano and Mel deon gus rantied The best terms
10 the trade schools &c l2a per cent. discount
10 Ciergymen and Churches. All orders PROMPTLY
attended TO- Music SEM 10 all parts of the coun
Try, post paid, al the reduced rates General and
select Catalogues and Schedules of prices of Mn.
steal instruments forwarded TO any address free
OF charge. Feb l6-d3m
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IN pletc Works.--Tbe complete Works Of
Charles Dickens, in five volumes; price 81 so.
The Missing Bride, or Miriam the Avenger, by
Mrs. Emma ID. +. N. Southworth paper 81,
bound 81 25.
The Pickwick Papers complete, so cents.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR Il MAURYS
May 81 Bookstore, near 7th At
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THE COMING sTRUGGLE.-The Com
= ing Struggle among the Nations of the Earth,
or The Political Events OF the next Fifteen Years,
described IN accordance with Prophecies in Eze-
KEEL, Daniel, and the Apocalypse.
Reprinted from the sixtieth-thousand London
edition. For sale at :.
TAYLOR IL MAURY'S
Bookstore, near Ninth street.
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NEW NOVEL, by the author Of "Mary
IN Barton."-Norlh and South, by the author
of Crawford, the Moorand Cottage, DC. Price
371 cents.
Kings and Queens, or Life in tho Palace; by
John S. G. Abbott Price ST..
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR IL MAURY'S
March Bookstore, near 9th st.
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NORTH AND SOUTH, by the author of
IN MARY Barton" 1.-THE Moorland Cottage
Crawford" &c. 37l cents.
Kings and Queens, OF Life in the Palace, by
John $ c. Abbott, new edition, just received and
for sale by r. FARNHAM
March
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CROW QUiLLs. - Further supply Of the
bundles just received at
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n EW YORK, May 2, Is53.-The UNDER
IN signed has his day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, Merchants Exchange,) for the
transaction OF a general brokerage business
bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
state, and city securities bought and sold
Pfomissory notes bills Of exchasge, and loans
negotiated.
Sop Pit EMANUEL HART
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- ARTLETT's AMERICAN EXPLoR-
I'D ing Expedition Personal narrative OF ex
p oratlons and incidents in Texas, New Mexico,
California, Sonora, ano Chihuahua, 1 y ]. II. Bart
lett United States Commissioner during that Pc
ROO, 10 Two volumes, with maps and illustrations.
lie Hive OF the Bee Hunter repository OF
Sketches, including peculiar American character,
scenery, and rural sports, by r. B. Thorpe, author
o Tom Owen, the Bee Hunters, &c, illu strated
by sketches from nature.
Farmlngdale, novel, by Caroline Thomas
Our Parish, annals of Pastor and peopl.
Just received and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
Corner OF Penn. avenue and ilth ST.
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TAYLOR d MAURY,s ELASTIC PEN.
i No. 27-This PEG, which is manufactured by
Perry Y Co., London, expressly for Messrs. Tay-
Tor o. Maury, will be found unequalled in all the
requirements OF good steel Pen.
Sold IN gross boxes, price 81, AT
TAYLOR d. MAURY'S
Book and Stationery Sore,
April II near 9th q,
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EINE JEWELRY.--I have just received
IL new supply of the latest styles of Jewery
aud have just finished fine lot of pure silver
ware, such Tea Sets, Goblets. Cups, Spoons
Forks Ladies, Butter, Fish. and Pie Knives
Napkin Rings &c., &c. All of which will sell
at much lower prices than is usually asked for the
same quality Of goods at other establishments in
this city, and will warrant every article as repre-
sented at time Of sale. Ii. 0. HOOD,
Ais Penn. avenue, between AZ and 9Th streets.
MT EW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
lV Samuel w. Taylor ~ Co have opened the
spacious New Store on Penn. avenue next 10
Messrs. Geo, az I. Parker's opposite Browns
Hotel, for the sale of Ladies', Gen,emen's Misses,
Boys and Servants BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS
and SLIPPERS.
In opening this establishment our aim is to be-
come popular by keeping good articles at very low
prices.
u arrangements have been made with thebest
Northern Manufacturers for a regular supply OF
every article exclusively to our order.
BY respectful attention to the wants OF those
who will favor with CALL we hope to merit
their future confidence and patronage.
S. W. TAYLOR az Co.
Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel
Aug 29-1w
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and Packing Trunks Of
u all quaiities.--A large variety constantly on
hand, and for sale cheap by
WALL 81 STEVENS,
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HARPER's MAGAZINE for June, at
III SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore.
Fanny Ferns new book, second series of her
Leaves
Reginald Lyle, by Miss Pardoe.
Rival Beauties, or Love and Diplomacy.
Knickerhocker Magazine for June
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer
Dickenss Household Words, for June.
Ali the new books and magazines received as
fast as published, and for sale al
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Building corner a street
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CITUATION WANTED by young
~ Frenchmsn, who comes well recommended
as waiter IN hotel or family, or Faia de Cham
bre. Apply at this Office
Mar Is
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nENsION LAWS.--The last edition, COM
I piled by the Commissioner of Pensions in
lS49. In addition, the resolutions, laws, and ord
nances ofthc old Congress, showing the pay TO of
fcers of the line and the staff of the army the hos
pital department. and medical staff and of the
quartermaster's department; halfpay Of the line
under the resolve Of October 21st, 17S0 under
other resolutions, TO officers, 10 officers of themed
ical department aud medical staff, chaplans and
Communication pay under the resolution of March
gid, 1888; together with the names Of the officers
Of the continental line Of the army in all the States
who served to the end OF the war, and acquired
the right of Communication pay; with the names OF
officers killed in battle, or who died in service
Price 81 sent postage free to any part ofthe Uni
ted States. For sale al N
TAYLOR az MAURYS Bookstore,
Feb ID Near N nth
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IAILOh q NHUhI , Bookstort,
Feb Id Near N nth street,

FARL OF CARLISLE'S DIARY
IL Diary of Turkish and Greek Writer'S by the
Right Hon. the Earl Of Carlisle, edited by c. G..
FELTON,. Greek p ofe ssor in Harvard University.
The noble Earl is we'll and favorably known IN
this country, having travelled here while he bore
the title of Lord horpetb, and his work will be
read with great Interest by all who have devoted
any attention 10 the mighty events which are now
taking place in the Eastern World. The period
embraced in his journal is one OF deep signi-
canoe, beieg al the very commencement of hos
tities and the persons introduced have since
played eminent parts in this terrible historical
tragedy. Professor FELTON, has added full and co.
pious notes TO the American edition, and the work
is beautifully illustrated. Ii will hereafter be re-
garded valuable, historical record Of this in
eresting period.
Just published and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
June IL Cor. III II. and Penn. av.
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TOURT or CLAIMS Digested summa-
~ ry and alphabetical list of private claims
which have been presented 10 the House Of Rep
resentatives from the First TO the Thirty first Con-
gress, exhibiting the action of Congress on each
claim with reference TO the Journals reports, bills,
&C. Calculating its progress, compiled by order of
the House of Representatives. A few copies for
sale by r. FARNHAM
Apr Ia
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MADEIRA NUTS, latest growth cask
lXl just received by
SHEKELL BROTHERS.,
No. 49, opposite Centre Market.
Jan 6-3tf
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M RS. II. T.. ALEXANDER can accom-
ln modate few Gentlemen with Board ; or
Lady and Gentleman, on street, between 9th
and 7th, No. 500. The House is situated short
distance from the Patent Office and other Depart
menfs. Nov l0---tf
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HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD.

summer Arrangement.
/ r.. c,zzuzxzzzzxa NEW YORK TO AND FROM
| SRX gALBANY AND TKOY.-Oa and
after Monday, May s, 1854, the trains will Taa
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LAW NOTICE.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 20, 1855.
Apr 2l-lawIm
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The MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDi

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS To NEW
YORK AND 35 HOURS TO CINCINNTI,,
4 HICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
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a Floral Love LIE tier.

| A late English paper contains letter
purpoitlBg to have been written by a
young gardener, to n lady whom he loved
and whom he wished to wed. Whether
exae " such letter was actually written,
and sent by the gardener. have not the
means OF knowing, nor is it Of much con-
sequence. The letter is an ingenious one.
by whatever means ii came TO STE light
Ii reads thus:
My ROSE, MARY:
As you are the pink Of perfection and
the blossom Of May. wish to tell you
that my heats Ease is torn up by the
roots and the peas of my holm entirely
destroyed, since began to pine utter yew.
New will perceive that | am gardener.
NV name is William Budd At first was
poor but by shooting i'll the spring, and
raising carnation fast, obtained celery
and by little cabbag.ng, &C., rose to
be master Though some thing ike creep
err Of the whole gaIden. have now the
full command OF the stocks and the mint !;
eau raise ane-mone from a penny royal
to plum, aud what my expenditure
leaves | put in box ioT yew. Ii may
as a cox-comb, speak OF myself, should
say that | am the flower OF manhood, thai
am neither standard nor dwarf, a
Mushroom nor May pole. My nose is
Of HE turnip-reddish kind and my locks
hang in clusters around my ears. am
often in the company Of rakes and rather
fond of vines and shrubs, which my elders
reprove me for as had better berry all
this, and say that have u Windsor beau
and say that | have some London pride,
and as am branch of a good stock with
portly bearing, l well know when and
where to make my Dough. So lettuce act
for ourselves, aud fix al early day for
grating your fate witt, mine. | am Ger
tain that we should nakea very uice pear,
and never repent, even when we become
sage by thyme. lou would be the balm
Of my life, and | would be the baIsam of
yours, SO that the people who would call
us green now, would call us evergreen
hereafter. And now sweet peas be with
ycw and If he who tiled it tarcs me from
yew l shall become melon caulitlower,
and wther away (; my tongue will always
be a scarlet runner in your praise; fol
have plantea my hope in yew, aud now
only live for the thyme when may bear
from your own tulips that am your own
sweet William, and not your
WEEPING WILL.o."
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Convention Of Cotton Plantera

convention Of the cotton planters Of
Mississippi was recently held a. Cooper's
ellis, 10 deliberate upon some original
plan OF action to do away with the grow
ING evils OF the cotton Trade, under which
the planting interest is now sufTering."-
They adopted a large number Of resolu.
lions among which were provisions for q
committee TO make arrangements for the
publications ola paper devoted to the en-
tile interests Of Southern agriculture; the
formation of State Agricultural Society;
the appointment Of a committee to secure
from the Legislature Of the State, aud of
other cotton States, such legislation az
may be necessary; to secure TO the cotton
planters Of the South more adequate and
certain remuneration for the capital and la
Dor engaged by them in the culture OF cot.
ton; IN favor Of the establishment of di-
rect cotton trade with the continent of Eu.
rope; in favor Of Southern education at
Southern colleges and seminaries; depoun-
cling Massachusetts, for multiplying the fugi-
tive slave law; calling upon the Legislature
OF the laveholding States to..enact laws 10
prevent the sale and consumption o. Mas
sachusetts goods within their borders uu-
til the personal liberty bill be repealed:
recommending the merchants OF those
States to refuse the employment of Masss.
chusetts citizens or vessels, aud the attor.
neyes to refuse prosecute any suit in
Southern court for citizens Of Massachu.
aetis, or their assignevs. A committee wss
appointed to draft uniform bill ON this
subject to be presented to the Legislature
of all the slave States.
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AMERICAN VS.. ENGLISH LuxuRy.-It

AMERICAN VS.. ENoLIsm LuxURy.-Iti is
true that there is great deal Of luxury in
furniture aud dress, displayed by the
wealthy classes oil New York, though prin.
cipaliy by young people, and those Of the
weaker sex. But how small are the de-
mands made upon man of fortune by
such items, III comparison with what
would take place in England! Here are
no game laws, and in consequence no
poachers, aud, as further consequence
no regiments Of keepers aud watchers te
be maintained. nor any pheasants to des-
Troy the crops. There is no hunting, and
consequently no need for squadron OF
light horse, under the names of mounted
grooms, huutsman, and wh,ppers-in nor
for menagerie Of dogs. who devour oat-
meal and biscuit enough to feed whole
parish. Wha. on earth, then, can man
OF fortune do with his money, but turn
pubic benelactoi. He has not even the
last and dearest weakness of an English.
man, the wish to found family that shall
last forever. So, if he do not like his
heirs particularly. he may just as well
leave his money to found college.
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An Incident at sebastopol.

A daring deed is related OF private John
Lyons, the 10th Regiment: \ 80 poun-
der shell, sent from battery near the
Round Tower, struck the ground short of
the work, and thence, by ricochet. alight-
ed on the parape; and rolled down to the
inner side, among group ofmen who were
lying under lis cover The fuse was burn
ing aud Kissing it'll that peculiar rushing
noise which few can hear close To them
without some degree OF alarm. 1t was
what is commonly called olive SHELLY
that is Shell ready to scatter death and
destruction, OH all around. A few mo-
meats, and the fuse would communicate
with the burning discharge the shell would
be rent TO pieces, and no one could say
how many would fall victims from lis
fragments. "Nly God! we're all murder.
ed cried one Of the men, but. on the i'm
staut Lyons, who is IA tall aud exceeding
ly powerful man, started up rushed to tn,
she'll, and, srasping in both hands the
threatening missile. hurled il over the par
apet. A second scarcely elapsed after il
reached the ground on the opposite side
when the explosion took place.
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A New SUBSTITUTE FOR GENERATING
HEArIN HoT-BEps.-In the Berlin asso-
citation for the Promotion of Horticulture,
Professor kock made communication
about a substitute Tor horse manure for
generating heat in ot.beds. which as pro-
ductive of calorie, is far superior to the
latter. This substitute is the refuse of cot
ton. Attained in cotton spinning mills. A
bed prepared on the previous day. had
when examined in the afternoon, a tenn
peratu:c in its insertion of not less than II;
deg. Of Fahrenheit. The Cou,t printer
Hanel, in Magdeburg, who was the frs
to apply the cotton for this purpose, ex
planned his process 1t was resolved tha
the association procure some hundred
pounds of such cotton refuse from Maggie.
burg. in order to place them at the dispo'
silion of the Inspector OF the Botanical
GARDEN for further experiment.
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NO 80
The Latest Snake etory.

! The Concord IN. H. Patriot gives the
following, and as if conscious that few
could be found to credit it, gives 'be assur.
ance that il is true:
about two weeks since little gill,
linear SIX years Of age, snamed CoIlista Hill
iof Gilmanton Centre, was searching tor
lberries in the field, when her attention was
Iarrested BY peculiar singing noise. an
on looking up she perceived two lar.
black shakes, one OF which was in al err
Get attitude and gazing fxcdly upon her,
accompanying its vib.atory motions by, as
she saws, a most beautiful singing She
| first attempted TO run, hut found Ebesselt
utterly incapable of doing so. She then
looked at the snake until she became so
pleased with it that she took il into her
Hap aud held il uutll she thought II asleep.
land then fled 70 the house. For a num-
Der Of days she visited The snake. unknown
TO her parents, who finally discovered her
feeding it from her hands. She contiNu.
ed feeding 1t regularly every day. cecom-
ing more aud more attached TO it, until il
would wind itself around her arms and
neck, aud even take food from her mouth.
Finally she was prevailed upon to place it
in box, on condition that it should not
be hurt. and in that it is still kept, except
when being fed. Hundreds in the vicii.i-
ty have been to see it, and it's the opinion
Of the medical men who have seen her,
that she is completely fascinated, and that
the death Of the reptile would prove fatal
TO her. Her parents have had many temp
ting offers 20 permit her to be taken about
and exhibited with the snake, but, though
they ale poor, they have sense enough to
refuse all such offers. The snake is over
four feet long.
The n. Fl. Mirror adds the following:
"The little girl was asked If she was not
frightened when she saw the snakes. She
said she WAS terribly frightened: and when
asked why she did hot run, she said she
ried to but could not; she also tried Il
scream for her mother, but could not speak
word. The idea is that she was paraly-
zed BY the magnets power Of the snakes.
The first time she renamed with them q
long tme--could not tell how long. AZ
forwards daily she staid with them sever
al hours, feeding them regularly. She
said they liked sweet things best, and that
She stole three cakes of maple sugar that
her mother had laid away, and sweet GIN
gerbread whenever she could, to give
them. The big snake would try to drive
the small one away from her when fed and
she cufed him several times, aud he re-
turned the complimen: by taking her fiu-
gers into his mouth several times. without
doing much harm. Consequently she
don. love this snake as much as she doe.
the other one, though she is generally
found o. him