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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-24
Lightning Rods,

TOWNSEND'S, Sands and Bulls Sarsa-
Il parilla, warranted genuine, and for sale
by VIM BOGEL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-24

CRACKNELL BISCUIT-lust received
" so Boxes of the celebrated cracknell
biscuit. A choice article for the tea table
or invalids.-A handsome present to vile
or sweetheart. Price one dollar and thirty
cents per Box-for sale by
oct1O. JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-24

EANCY ARTICLES.
l. Gases Guignolet
do Kirsh Wasser very fine
do Curyaso
do Go1 Water extra fine
40 Gal. dsmischus Choice old whiskey
40 do do old Cognac Brandy
100 Bottles Madeira & Port Wtne
10 Baskets Bouche & Sons Cabinet
Champagne, for sale by
Jan. IL 1855. JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-24

PREPARATIONS FOR THE HAIR
Bears oil, Pomatum, Tricopherous,
tp Columbia, Jsynes Hair Tonic, Lou
deh1 Hair Tonic Phalons Hair Invigorator.
Lyons Katharion and Hair dye-for sale by
oct 26 H. +. WADDILL,
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-24

A LIE AND PORTER.-A large supply
II of Barclay, Perkins & Co.'S London
Porter and Tennent Scotch Ale, warranted
genuine just received and for sale by
24ly VIM. BOGEL, Druggist
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-24
Gum Drops.

Gum Drops.
1USTfeceived IS lbs Gum Arabic Drops.
y Tolan Lozengers, French Jugube and
Liquorize Paste, Acidulated Drops OF all
fiavors; Spruce Gum, refined Calabra Liz
uorice, ect, by WIN. BoGEL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-24

THE VERY BEST.-Persons desiring
l. any Of the celebrated medicins CAL
led Brandy, can get some ofthe pure and
undultrated Pinet, Castillon & Co.'S at the
Drug Store of WIN. BOGEL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-24

CIROP Anti. Phlogitique de Briant. fo
~ colds coughs &c. for sale By
Maya. J. l. VALET, Druggist.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-24

T EECHES. 200 best Hungarian Leoeh
IL es, just received and for sale by
feb %. J. L. WALLET, Apothecary.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-24

DillingT Astringent.
NOV thought to be the best remedy Of
~ fered to the public as a remedy for
diseases of the bowels, in all recent cases,
cure il warranted" For sale by
aug 16-y. HIT. WADp1LL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-24

RADWAYS Renovating Resolvent, re-.
IL solves disease, perihes the blood, and
renovates the system, for sale By
feb 20. NJ. L. WALLET, Apotheeary
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-08
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDi

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY 50 HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 80 HOURS TO CINCINNTT,I
CHICAGO q MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The only RAILROAD Ronts from the Lo,oer
Misstssfppf TO rte Aflaafier
TIMR FROM 81. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HOURS
III The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat al 81. Lon;s
daily Sundays excepted al O'Clock, a. m, an9
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat 4,
81. Louis daily at $50, p. IN.
The steamers connect al Alton (onlv % miss
from 81. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALIE.
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES
Passengers leaving 81. Louis by the steamer
winchester al 2, q. m, take the cars al Alton al
lO, a. M and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time to take the earliest morning trains eoins
east. eo"e
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reind.s,
al $50 p. m, take the cars at Alton Saturday 81
cepted) at p m, in time for the evening trains
rest
This line via Chicago and Mis.isxinni uBnois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or CHICAGO
and Aurora railroads, connects with All the rail.
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedv
route from St Louis 20 points on the Mssissipni
river, At and above The Upper Rapids, as we'll as
The trans Of the @. and M. railroad coppect n,
Carlinvile, Virdcn, Springfield, and Bloomineton,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsborot WaverIv
Danville, Terre-Hsute, Pekin, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad NJ Springfield
with the Great Western Railroad for Jackson vile
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for LasaIle.
~ THROUGH TICKETS, and Ticket. 10
Chicago, can be had Al the Offices Of the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Eric railroads, 81. Louis
w. TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all The in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boa,
and on the railroad packets, and al the Office, az
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central. and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
IL. HEATING Sunh n A. NJ ID n
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-08
\ GREAT wEspERN0MAIL ROUTE.

GIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO
- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. Inc R1lcnl-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erieih connee
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dlnkisk touehingat Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo. and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York to
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, Capt.
Richards; louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe by
those well.known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, j, Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Mich
gan, A, d. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, !. r.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays. at.f2 a5l III
q. One of the above splendid steamers will cave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Docs al 9
O'clock, Pan every day, Except Sundays, and
run direct through 10 Monroe, without landing, IN
Ia hours, where the Lightning Express Train viii
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after ieav
Running time from New York 70 Buffalo, four
teen hours. .;.4t tts e@
Running time from Bnfal9to Monroe, fourteen
hours. @
Running time from Monroe 10 Chicago, eighi
hours al'thiry-six hours. a.H
d, Connecting at Chicago with fine line 81 luw
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north OF Chicao
To Green Bay also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad TO, La Sale, and there connect with Iii
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line of steamers for all points above and be
ow, making the cheapest and most direct routeto
St. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and The Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
faio and Dnnkirk connect with this line al Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard to the Valley
of the Mississippi. Running time 10 Chicago, SO
hours 10 ST. Louis, So hours.
4 Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see al n
glance thar other liae enter the lists as com
petitors 0@ 8#% .At @,t
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege of stopping over al any point the
route, and resuming seats at leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York Cty
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line Of Steamboat,
Hudson River Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo t.lta
For any further informaton, through tickets or
freight, apply at the Company's Office, No 1913
Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN f. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. P. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

y
ID w BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
a under the United States Hotel, would re.
specially inform his customers end the public
generally, that be has Just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassimercs, and Vestings, Of the latest importa-
lion and is prepared to have them made up al
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and At low rates Of prices.
Having made arrangements 10 20 into the
Ready-made Ctothng business extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer 10
those wishing TO purchase a stock Of Clothing,
not inferior 10 any in this city, and not made up al
the north, as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment, and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season, al
low rates of prices. he ia enabled, therefore, 10
compete with northern work in point Of prices
and as 10 quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with a call TO Judge.
lie can sell whole suits, Coat Pants, and Vest,
nj the following low rates
Good suit for business purposes, out Of cloth or
cashmere, for the small sum of............S15
Dress and Frock Coats, from. ..... $40 10 500
Overcoats Of different styles, from. .Sl2 10 S25
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from.o. 80 so to $40
Silk and velvet Vests, from. s.....S2 SOTO $40
This stock Of Clothing is OF superior quality
aud has been made up SINCE he received the fall
aud winter fashions
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
OF fancy articles-such gloves, cravais, collars
umbrellas, &c
Sole agent for the sale Of SCOTS Report o
Fashions IN this city
Sept li-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-08

ToHN III. BDTHmANN, Importer and
~ Dealer IN Wine. Brandy, Cigars. &c.
Pennsylvania avenue soulh side, between FOur
and-aliaf and Sixth streets, has received bi, iu.
stock and assortment Of the above, consisting ID
part Of
Madeira, Sherry Port Of various grades, Cham
payne, in quarts and pnts, different brands.
great variety Of Rhine Wine, some OF
sparkling.
Also, 81 Peray sparkling red and white Cloret
AT prices from 50 80 per dozen to the highest
order.
Aud numerous other kinds Of Wine.
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old Whis-
key, Irish Malt, Cordials, and Havana Cigars.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-08
THE NATIONAL HOTEL.

In this city, VIII be re-opened for Che re-
III ception oil guests on the 9th OF this month.
The removal Of the Kitchen from the basement 10
The Pear ftbe building and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly 10 The
convenience and comfort OF It's guests. Tbelable
viii be fnrui shed with the best the markets can
afford, and served in the best style, and no expense
or labor will be spared 10 render the house in
every respect, equal 10 any In the country. The
subscriber therefore, truststhat generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has a-
Ways been extended TO the house. Persons de-
string 10 procure rooms for the winter can do SO
al any time after the goth, by calling al the Hotel
Il. d. WILLARD.
Washington city, November IA, 1854
Nov 16-4tf
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NEW AND IMPORTANT BOOKS. lis

IN rael and the Gentiles, by Dr. Isaac Da
Costa. tts@,
Paey's Evidences of Christianity, with Notes
and Additions, by Charles M Marine. l..I
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association of London. .t..r
Words 10 Win Souls, twelve sermons by emf
nent Divines Of the Church OF England. In#E
Letters and Remains Of the late Rev. w. III
Hewitson, 2 vols sos .u a.E tt... n
The Works Of the Rev Edward Bakersfield, 10
vols. ii G 8gEt s.G
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF the Rev.
VIM. Jay, of Bath. @aa
Scripture Testimony 10 the Messiah, hy John
Pyne Smith, ID. ID. For sale by q ,aIal4
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE.s. .
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-08
II mtE GLENW0OD CEMETERY.
THIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL pLACI

a ofthe Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception OF the remains Of deceased
persons, N.l NJ
The Mausoleum has capacity for a hundred
codes III which such friends Of the dead as may
apply can place the departed until they select
sites for graves a.8NeIaa Eas
q regard 10 the lots, which viii not be pnt up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring a
premium,) making the early collections Of lots The
most desirable. " t3t
Vntl an ofTiceis establishment The city Of Wash
ngton, applications will be punctnally attended 10
al The present offce,in the east wing ofthe build
ng on entering the Cemetery nal
Vistefs are requested not 70 drive fast through
be Cemetery grounds. sad
fa''.wM S HUMPHREYS.
N. D. Glenwood lis situated 4 short distance
due north M the Capitol, Aug 27--1rn I
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-08
GEORGE p. FOX.


ID ARE PENSION BOOKS Lands In
III Illinois TO Soldiers of the Late War; giving
the names of each soldier TO whom patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
district for services in the late war, (wlth Eng
land the description of the tract Of land granted
TO each with the date of the patent; the company
and regiment in which they severaly served, and
by whom each patent was received. A single
copy for sale.
lima.
List OF Pensioners of the United States under
the act of 18th Of March, 1918, 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 thc rejection or suspension.
For sale in Washington by
TAYLOR 81 MAURY,
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LAW NOTICE.

LAW NOTICE.
SHALL hereafter have all office perma-
IL nenily in Washington for The practice of my
profession, and will give careful attention TO any
business entrusted TO my charge in the Supreme
Court the Court OF Claims, in the Land, Patent
or Pension, Offices or in any Of the Departments.
Business from the Southwest may be sent 10
me through v. II. Ivy, Attorney at Law, New Or
leans, who has been associated with me in the
practice in that city, and who will continue TO at
tend to any business there which may be placed
in my charge.
]. ID. B. DE BOW,
Late Superintendent of Census
WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 20, 1855.
Apr 2l-lawlm
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-08

IMPORTANT BOUNTY-LAND BOOK
Il just issued, second edition Of Triplett's PEN
sion and Bounty-Land Laws. containing the new
bounty-land act of 1865, and embracing digest of
all he laws. decisions. and forms, relating pen
sons; 10 officers and soldiers Of the revolution,
their widows and children 10 army and militia
iavalds and their widows TO navy aud marine
invads, their widows and children; and 10 bounty
lands provided for by every act from the Revou-
ton 10, and including that of March g. 1855 so
arranged as 10 be ineligible TO every claimant.
This work is highly recommended by the Com
missioner of Pensions. Price 50, mailed free 10
any part of the United States except California;
TAYLOR IL MAURY, Bookstore,
April 81 sa near 9th ST.
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A RRIvAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile

"A RRIVAE OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile
IA and other Bools---Odds and Ends from an
old Drawer, by Werdnh Retnyu, M. d. sta 81
Pippns and Pies, by Stirling Coyne. .l III,
Cbarade Dramas, for the drawing room. ~ AnGe
Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages OF l4tera-
'sure, by the Rev Robert Aris Wilenott. 2a a
Y Heir Of Selwood, by Mrs Gore. au
Matilda Lonsdale, oriithe eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams is&. Y.sl h. M
A Tour round my Garden.
4 H,dred, the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton. Cros-
and .3'
Eastwood Priary, or Mortimer's College Life.
Horses and Hounds, practcaltreatise nileir
management, by Scrutatorn Il ,H
Outlines oflChemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory al Giessen, by DR.. Heinrich
Will; translated fromthe German by Daniel Breed,
NJ d., ofthe United States Patent Office
I The Forest in Exile, by Capt Wayne Reid.
u On Sale al I. ta' 'TAYOR 81 MAURY'S
Jan. "A .1fa Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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UNITED STATES COURT or CLAIMS.
Real Estate, Bounty Land, and General
Agency, at Warrington City.


Agency, mt Washington City.
CHARLES X. SHERMAN, Attorney at Law,
~ and JAMES C. WALKER, of Tennessee
late Reading Clerk in the House OF Representa-.
lives, have associated themselves together for the
purpose Of prosecuting Claims against the Gov
eminent. either before the recently established
Court Of Claims, Congress, or the several Execu-
tive Departments,
In all cases before the Court Of Claims, and
others involving legal questions, they will be aided
by Mr.. CHARLES f. SHERMAN, well known here and
in the South and West, as an experienced lawyer
They viii give personal and prompt attention 10
all business entrusted TO them, and particularly 10
Bounty Land Cases, well as 10 Renting, Leas
ing, Selling, and Purchasing Real Estate.
They beg leave 10 refer 10 members and ex-
members Of Congress in the several States and
Charles E. Sherman.
Office No. 4l5 Third street, one door north OF
Gadsbys Hotel. April 2l-eod
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URT OF AIMS,
washington City, ID. G.

N addition TO the Practice of Law, as here
il tofore, in an the Courts OF the District and in
The Supreme Court of the United States the IN
dersigned will devote himself assiduously 10 the
Prosecution of Claims against the Government.
in the above Court established in this city by act
OF Congress, approved March, 1859 which has
cognizance Of all claims arising under the ConsIi-
upon any regulation OF an Executive Department,
or upon any contract, express or implied, with the
Government ofthe United States, or any of it's Of
fcers or agents. When the claim is established in
this Court, and an appropriation made by Congress
for the purpose, the claimant will be pad al the
Treasury OF the United States.
All Claims against the Government must hence
forth be prosecuted in said Court. and not before
Congress as heretofore.
M. THOMPSON,
Attorney and Counselor at Lam,
WASHINGTON CRY, ID. G.
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NEW YORK, May 2, IS53--The UNDER
~ signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, Merchants Exchanee,) for the
transaction OF a general brokerage business
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government.
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated -
Sep 2i-n EMANUEL z. HART
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IA Treatise on Perspective for beginners, sim
plihed for the use Of juvenile students and ANA
teurs in architecture, painting, sc. also adapted
for schools and private instructors fourth edition,
revised and enlarged, by George Payne. artist !;
eighty-six illustrations, 70 cents. la
Rudiments Of the Art Of Building, in i've sec
tons, viz l. General principles OF construction !;
q Materials used in bnilding; 3. Strength OF ma
terials; a. Use Of materials, 8. Working drawings
specifications, and estimates, illustrated with III
woodcuts, by Edward Dobson, author of the Rail
ways Of Belgium, &c.
Elements Of Mechanism, Calculating the scien.
t6c principles Of the practical construction OF
machines, for the use Of schools and students in
mechanical engineering, with numerous speci-
mems OF modern machines remarkable for their
utility and ingenuity, illustrated with 243 engrav-
lngs, BY I. Baker, author Of Railway Engineering,
&c.
Just received and for sale At the Bookstore OF
X FARNHAM, corner OF 18th street and Penn
syvanis avenue.
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LAW NOTICE.
brown. stanton, and walker.

WIN. 7. BROWN, FRED. p. STANTON.
wv and ]. KNOX WALKER, have formed
partnership for practising law in the Supreme
Couu or the United States, and the Court OF
Claims in Washington, and in the Courts Of Ten
nessee. Offices in Washington aud Memphis
One Of the parties will always be found at either
place, and letters addressed 10 them will receive
prompt attention. April 2l-tfeod
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THE COMING sTRUGGLE--The Com
i ing Struggle among the Nations of the Earth,
or the Political Events of the next Fifteen Years
described in accordance with Prophecies in Eze-
kiel, Daniel, and the Apocalypse
Reprinted from the ixtieth-thousand London
edition. For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS
Bookstore, near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-08

NEW BOoKS.-Plato on Immortality OF
IN the Soul translated from the Greek by
Charles 5. Stanford tstE u
Florence EgertoD or, Sunshine and Shadows,
by the author of Clara Stanley, &c.
Sketches OF Western Methodism Biographical,
Historical, and Miscellaneous, illustrative Of Pho
neer Life, by Rev. Jas. y. Finley.
For sale by GRAY ~ BALLANTYNE. s.