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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
$500 per annum, payable in advance Otherwise
teS c,. per week payable to carrier.
Terms Of Advertising.

TerinB OF AdV6ftIsIHB'
Ose square ef Tssirs Liass
,.y 80 One meAth.-.... ~ 30
Two Js,............0,5s Three month. ~ W.
Thres days....,..,...i,@ year, 40 ehanse On ~ ' 99
Ohe 49, o soi 4 49,. - ~
rrws.vs.yests,... ~ $50 Larger sp. in proportion.
p,nss. r rs not ov er times sos per tenuh
ps.a,h enanys an a liiional chargs of . eis ief
square VII be made ,.-,,..,1I ,,. ,,,.eonf,n-
! |Y,eontraet, for yearly aaSer'i-efs WA DC d'sePf'
,ed without previous netoe TO ~. ,,...t
L.r,e ea.s charged double the same dimeh.oh. o.
type. ,i wa.kix an REASONABLE.
. Advertisements mserlei IN weeS's on 'e"s''"ois
.....a..s Ia
..,,ed oHt time frec OF Cost thereafter ehaffea 10
other advertisements.
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iLARioSETTS. Flutes, Flaxeolsta. psa.aov. -
y Flies at reduced prices at ene
No s LIE Claire Row . - IL a.
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Aceordsous and r1ntin..

A Large and we'i selected assortment inst rece,vea
at Nos lie Claire Row: ' ...siss,1oa r = 4.
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J'arfftp.a {.
DAVENPORT 1rsIc sroRF
Guitars,

Large and very fne assortmen nj oi Rose voo5 Cn;,
a,S az varieus prices ranging from s3,Oo 70 s10:-
so seventy Ave cents to twe d ve do,-
lars al az No Claire Row. s. s'l- &C = - H
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Gold Pens.

4 FULL assortment at A. C. EILLoN's,
\ may 80. E5#
4 Good assortment Of Portmonais anil ladies work
Cases for sale very low at No q lie Claire Row.
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i HIS the name gwen { village recently la''
outin section ~, tewnshipsl, \. X. w. OF the q
ia Cedar Co., Iowa. IL is located upou the uy
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hE best Piano Forte instructor in the world. Rich
ardson's modern school for Piano Fo,ea. s.r ~
ound OF No g lie Claire Row: San e - =
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ROTIwELL n BROWNS
New House Furnishing Establishment and
Aucfinu noovx,s


ROTHWELL n BROWNS
New House Furnishing Establishment and
Auction Rooms,
Loisisidnd dpenue, opposite the Bank of Washington
FUNHE notice Of the public, and Of all persons de-
IL string TO purchase Furniture is respectfully in
riety of cabaet and common Furniture, among which
PARLoR FURNITURE.
Entire sets, including Sofas, Divans Tete-aTetes,
Chairs, and Rockers
Sofas and Chairs, mahogany and walnut
Centre and Side Tables marble top and mahogany
Easy Chairs and Rockers, Of Webster and other pat
terms
Chairs, in variety, hair cloth, velvet and damask-
Music Stands, whatnots, Tea Poys &c.
DINING-R00M FURNITURE
Extension Dining Tables, Of walnut and mahogany,
Sideboards, Side Tables, Dining Room Chairs, DC.
CHAMBER FURNITURE.
Ornamental Chamber Sets, Of rose and other fancy
wood
Bedsteads, of every pattern and variety
Childrens Bedsteads, Cribs, Cradles, and Chairs
B,reaus marble-top and mahogany Wardrobes
washstands, whatnots, Wash Sinks, Nurse Chairs
ALSO
Hatracks Clothes Driers Light Stands
Tea Tables, Office Chairs
Recumbcnt Easy Chairs DC
With an assortment Of Cot Bedsteads, Mattresses,
Carpets, Hearth Rugs, &c.
We shall from time 70 time add TO our stock, and
keep up general assortment and will sell Mt reason
able prices. A share Of the public patronage Is so
licited.
Auction Sales.
We will hold Auction sales in front of our store
every market mernng Of new and secondhand Fur
niture and other goods also frequent night sales Of
miscellaneous articles, and we solicit consignments
Of goods for sale 800
From our location, near the Centre Market Space,
we shall be able 70 make advantageous sales Of
Horses Carriages Furniture and all descriptions Of
property. R0THWELJ A BROWN,
Furniture Dealers and Auctioneers.
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HARDWARE CUTLERY, ETC.

TUNHE subscribers would call the attention of pur
IL chasers to their large and wclselected stock Of
goods which are offered on good terms as they
can be had this side Of the manufactures.
Locks, Hinges, Bolts, Screws, direct from the fac
tories.
Locks with mineral, porcelain, svered, glass, and
plated knobs
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.
vestbule and hall Door Locks, very superior.
Rim. mortise, closet, cupboard chest till and pad
Locks, N endless variety.
Bolts for folding doors, TO ~ 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,
Carpenters Tools, good assortment
plete consisting of ivory, buck bone, cocoa, and eb
ony handle KIN yes and Forks, Carvers, Cooks, and
Butchers
Rogers, wostenholm's, and superior article Of
American Penknives.
Fine Scissors and Shears .H
Plated albata Forks and Spoons.
An entirely new article Of enamced handle table
Knives, superior to ivory.
fine assortment of Colts, Allen 8, and other, one,
two, FIVE, and six barrel Pistols
Parlor Pistols, a neat article.
Powder Flasks Shot Pouches dc.
House Furnishing Goods, such Shovels and
IOngs, fOkefS, Goal NOUS hctues, Eolsy oFehst
Skillets, Gridirons, &c.
Patent Sad irons, with extra heaters.
Wood Horses and Saws, and Axes.
Shoves, Spades, Rskes, Hoes.
Hovey's patent Hay and Straw Cutters.
Bar, hoop, and sheet Iron; Steel.
Anvils, Vices, Bellows.
Horse Shoes and Horse Shoe Nails.
Files and Rasps.
Carryall Bows, Spokes, Hubbs, and Fellows.
Plain, fancy, and enameled Canvass, for carriage
Covers and Curtains.
Patent spring Balances, tea and counter Scales,
from 10 $40 pounds.
Platform Scales, up TO 1900 pounds.
Mortcing and boring Machines.
Jack Screws, chain Pumps.
Grindstones and Fixtures.
Also a fine assortmento Of hair Brooms and Brushes.
Il. WHEELER A CO,
s45 Penn. Avenue, opposite Browns Marble Palace.
nov lA-2aw8m
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AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL,


Coughs, Colds, Hodrssness, Bronchitis, Whoop-
ing Cough, Group, Asthma, and Consump-
ton.
This remedy has won for itself such notoriety for
its cures Of every variety of Pulmonary disease that
is entirely unnecessary 10 recount the evidences Of
its virtues in any community where Il has been EN-
poyed SO wide is the field Of its usefulness, and 80
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
desperate diseases Of the lungs by its use When
tried its superiority over every other medicine
Of its kind il too apparent 10 escape observation and
where its virtues known, the public no longer hes
ae what antdote 20 employ for the distressing and
dangerous affections Of the pulmonary organs which
are incident 10 our climate. And not only in formd-
able attacks upon the lungs but for the mlder yarie
ties OF Colds Coughs, Hoarseness, 30. and for child
rem IL is the peasantest and safest medicine that
be obtained.
As Il has long been in constant use throughout this
section we need not do than assure the people
its quality is kept TO the best that il has BEEN
and that the genuine article IL sold by
r. ID. GILMAN,
Washington.
ON. LINTHICUM,
Georgetown,
And by all Druggists everywhere.
Ann
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
OsrIcK or METROPOLITAN R. r. CoMpAS

OFFICE or METROPOLITAN r. r. COMPANY,
Georgetown, d. O., Dec. 26, 1854.
SEALED proposals for the grading, ma
- sonry, and bridging Of forty-three and a half
fee Of the company until three o'clock p M on the
18th day Of February next.
The maps profles, plans, aud specifications win
DO ready for inspection on and after the 9Th day Of
February.
The Metropolitan Railroad il designed 70 extend
from the cities Of Washington and Georgetown 10
tho Baltimore and Ohio Railroad by easy and di-
rect route connecting with the latter road east OF the
" Point of Rocks" on the Potomac river and making
a saving Of distance the first ninety miles Of the
present travelled route from the Capitol 10 the WesI
tern and Northwestern States Of forty-fve miles.
Proceeding from the point Of intersection with the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad the route extends 10 the
agricultural districts Of Maryland terminates in the
city of Hagerstown where il connects with lines Of
railroads. now in operation, extending 10 Harrisburg,
the Pennsylvania Central Railroad, DC.
The portion Of the road for which proposals are
now invited extends from the westerly line OF the
District Of Columbia % "a miles from Georgetown)
30 the city Of Frederick.
Proposals will be received for the work in sections
Of mile each, or for the entire distance Of AZ
miles.
The work is generally Of medium character for
this part Of the country with some heavy cutting in
the earth and rock and bridging; and every facility
exists for prosecuting vigorously and with encono-
my at all seasons Of the year The country ia ele-
waited and rolling, well watered, and remarkably
healthy.
The time conditioned for the completion Of the con-
tracts win be from one TO two years.
Any further information desired by persons pro-
posing for the work will be furnished at the Office or
may Sc had by addressing The President If the Com
pany, by letter. prior 10 the day Of letting
BY order Of the Board Of Directors
FRANCIS DODGE, President
EDMUND FRENCH, Chief Engineer
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.
rMyO CT AIM A NTS FIR NCTg A Die

NO CLAlMANJS.-fkANC A. DlChlNS
il continues TO undertake the agency Of claims be-
fore Congress and other branches Of the government
including commissioners under treaties, and the va
rious public offices. He will attend TO presumption
and other land claims the procuring Of patents for
the public lands, and the confirmation by Congress
Of grants and claims TO lands claims for property
lost in taken for the service Of the United States
property destroyed by the Indians, while in the
possession Of the United States; invalid, revelu-
tionary,. navy, widows, and hahpay pensions
claims for revolutionary services whether for COM
mutation, halfpay, or bounty lands, as well those
against the State Of Virginia against the United
States all claims growing out Of contracts with the
government, for damages sustained in consequences
Of the action conduct Of the government and, in
deed any business before Congress or the public Off
which may require the aid Of agent attorney
His charges will be moderate, and depending upon
the amount Of the claim and the extent Of the service
Mr.. r. A. DIcKrSs Ia known 10 most Of those who
have been in Congress within the last few years. or
who have occupied any public attention at Washing
ton
His Office is on fifteenth street. opposite TO the
Treasury Department, and next TO the Bank Of the
Metropolis.
Alllettsrs must be post paid nov 1aA-y
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SPECIAL FERRY NOTICE.

NO DETENTION FROM ICE.
TIME only regular and reliable Ferry
- Boat plying between Washington and Alexan-
dria is the steamboat
f%sna~ GEORGE PAGE.
MHfs& The public can depend upon the
- - George Page leaving promptly at the
ther notice.
Leaves Washington at 81, 81, 90, 111(, A. NJ,
and at IA 8, AZ, P. M.
Leaves Alexandria at 716, Q, lo16, A. NJ and 12116,
81, A, So, p. M.
Fare by the George Page will be five cents when
ever the George Washington or Thomas Collier run
and charge the same, except car trips.
GEORGE PAGE
p. s. The George Page is the only boat connecting
with the Orange and Alexandria Railroad and Ma
nassas Gap Railroad
Omnibuses TO connect with the George Page will
leave the of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue at Q, 8, sx, and H. A. NJ, and ", 24, and
AZ, p. NJ. jan ST
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AYERS PILLS.


has conclusvely shown with what success 1t accom-
plishes the purpose designed. II is easy 70 make
physical Pill but not easy to make the best OF all
Pilsone which should have none of the objections,
but all the advantages Of every other This has been
attempted here, and with what we would re-
specially submit to the public decision. II has been
unfortunate for the patient hitherto that almost every
purgative medicine is acrimonious and irritating TO
the bowels This is not Many Of them produce
much gripping pain and revulsion IN the system ms 10
than counterbaance the good TO be derived from
them These Pills produce no irritation or pain, I'M
le's 1t arises from previously enistng obstruction
arrangement in the bowels. Being purely vege
table, no harm arise from their use in any guam
tity but II Is better that any medicine should be
taken judciously. Minute directions for their in
the several diseases to which they are 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, Listless-
ness 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 aperient they afford prompt
and relief in Costveness, Piles Collie Dysenery,
Humors Scrofula, and Scurvy, Colds, with soreness
Of the body, Ulcers and impurity Of the blood. In
short any and every case where purgatye is re-
quired.
They have also produced some singularly success
full cures in Rheumatism, Gout Dropsy Gravel, Fry
sipelas Palpitation Of the Heart Pains in the Back
Stomach and Side. They should be freely taken in
the spring Of the year. 70 purify the blood 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 circula-
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 serious arrangement exists but
necessary dosing should never be carried too far as
every purgative medicine reduces the strength when
taken 10 eIcess. The thousand cases in which
physic is required cannot be enumerated here, but
thew suQppst themselyes 70 the every body
and II is confidently believed this pill viii answer
better purpose than anything which has hitherto been
available TO mankind. When their virtues once
known the public will no longer doubt what remedy
to employ when in need Of cathartic medicine.
Being sugarwrapped they are pleasant 10 take and
being purely vegetable, no harm can arise from their
use In any quantity.
For minute directions, see the wrapper on the Box
Prepared by DR.. JAMES G. AVER Practical and
Analytical Chemist Lowell, Mass.
Price rs cents per box. Five boxes for s1 90.
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A CARD TO THE LADIES.
DR. DUPONCO'S
GOLDEN MONTHLY PILLS.

GOLDEN MONTHLY PILLS.
UvHE 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
from ahateOer cause. A complete
Triumph in Medical Science,
making no longer necessary for delicate females TO
take large doses of nauseous drugs thus furnishing
disideratum the want Of which has long been felt
by medical men. The peculiar and original process
OF preparing these pills was discovered by DR., Du-
PONCE after many years research. 1t concentrates
the virtues Of the ingredients into very small bulk
and covers all disagreeable 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 njurng the constitution 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 ofmany highly 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, a large proportion of which
has been sent by mail to ladies in different sections
Of the country, and the demand for them is rapidly
increasing.
~ Married Ladies, under certain circumstan-
cess should use these pills with proper precaution
For further particulars, see circulars to be had at
druggists, aud directions &C., sent with each box.
Price 81 per box. They will be sent to ladies con-
Ranwold, Washington, d. G." general agent who
will till all orders at the proprietor's prices.
| Soldin Washington by Kidwell q Laurence Stott
4 Co.; W. IL. Gilman; s. R. Sylvester; J. B.
J. ii. Stone, 18th street; II. II. Mcpherson, Capitol
Hill 7. Walsh, Navy Yard In Georgetown by 0.
M. Linthicum J. 8. Ridwell. In Alexandria by Cook
Co.; Peel Stevens; Fountain Co., and by drug
gists generally Jan 20-lm~
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FOR THE AMERICAN ORGAN.
Geographical Enigma.

/ am composed Of % letters.
My IL, 8, IL, II, is county in Ohio.
8, 8, "a, IL, q, is "a county in North Carolina.
8, Is, 8, isa county in Iowa.
10, "a, 8, is mountain in New Hampshire.
1s, IL, %, Is, IA, is small island near Long
Island.
7, 81, Is, 8, is a county in Maryland.
., 6, Q, % 10, is county in Ohio.
10, 81, 90, %, "a, is ariver in Uruguay.
IL, s, II, 10, is a county in Mississippi
II, A, 81, 10, 10, 2s, is small town in Maine.
%, Is, 20, "a, is county in Indiana.
20, 81, 10, Q, 10, 30, "a, is county in Penn
) sylvania
II, l6, %, is river in North Carolina.
My whole is the greatest work of the kind now
n use.
Answer tomorrow
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'Salla Mander safe" said Mrs Partington, as
her eyes fell upon an advertisement. " Do tell me,
Isaac, who this .Sala Mandcr is, and what she's
been doing, that they've got her safey"
~ don't know what she's been doing" said
Ike, "but guess she is sister to Jerry"
"JeTy who, IsaacY"
"Why, Jerry Mander," said Ike.
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n AND and General Agency Office, SEQ
n lumbia Place." Seventh street. Washington,
d. C.-Claims for Bounty Land, applications for
Pension by the widows and minor heirs Of sol
dicrs killed Tor who died) in the United States
and other Indian wars the of 1872 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
F. e. HASSLER, General Agent
N. Bland Warrants and Land Scrip bought and
sold. nov l8-f
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Law AND CLAIM AGENCY.

LAW AND CLAIM AGENCY.
VyHE 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 agen
cy business of Vespasan Ellis, Esq
FERDINAND M0ULTON, H
I Washington City.
hnsnsss Ss Win cowa o,os tbe up o
ment.
nov 18-1y v. ELLIS.
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WOOD YARD.-The sub.

INTENSIVE WOOD YARD.-The sub
Ia scriber, having purchased the entire stock Of
Wood Of Captain James w. White, 30 long and IA
vorably known 10 the citizens Of Washington, an
upright dealer in the article Of Wood begs leave 30
announce 10 the customers Of his predecessor and the
citizens generally that he intends 10 continue the
business at the old stand Canal street. few yards
east OF Seventh street bridge where he will epdeavor
10 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
q good article and honest measure.
nov 1s--sm TH0S. s. BUTLER
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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 to /. G. Weed. ESQ.,, who is now
at the Rock Greek Foundry, Georgetown ID.
CD Agent for the Empire State and Rensselaer, Fire
Insurance Companies, and the American Mutual Life
Insurance Company Of New Haven, Connecticut,
Professor sman, President; DIR. s. @. Busey, Med
cal Examiner
cH- Insurance promptly and safely done on liberal
and reasonable terms.
N. B. Orders through the city post Office will
meet prompt attention. @
nov 18-1y
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F1JRNTTUREI FURNITUREII

FURNTTUREI FURNITURE!I
vTHERE will be found at the extensive ware
IL rooms of the subscriber on Seventh street, oppo-
site Exchange Bank of Selden, Withers, 4 Co., the
most magnificent Parlor Furniture OF richest rose
wood oak walnut, and mahogany, upholstered in the
best manner with French brocatelle plush and hair
CLOTH
Also, elegant Cottage Chamber Furniture, enamel
led and beautifully ornamented.
Mahogany and walnut Wardrobes Bureaus, Wash
closets and Bedsteads of every variety and style.
Dining room Furniture of every description
Chairs of all kinds and qualities.
Hair and Shuck Mattresses, Feather Beds, Bolsters
and Pillows; together with a general and very ex-
ensive assortment Of articles in the houseurnshing
me- all of which will be sold on the most favorable
TERMS and at the lowest prices for cash approved
paper.
N. M. McGREG0R,
No. $50 North Seventh street,
opp. Exchange Bank Selden, Withers, Co.
nov l8-ed3m -
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: Why, Jerry Mander," said Ike

Coon PuH.--0ne of the witticst byous in the
way of punning was perpetrated a few nights ago.
by a gentleman of Portsmouth, at the Ladies' Fair
A lady wished a seat A portly handsome gen.
tleman brought one instanter and seated the lady
"0hl you're jewell" said She
"0h no" replied he, !" am jeweller. have
Just set Jewell"