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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
SIXTY MILES DYSTANCE SAVED 40

LIES DlStANCE SAtGD w
- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. Inc eaicnI-
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 Erie in connec
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching al 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,
Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, j. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Mich
gan, A. ID. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, /. I.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will cave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line DocK al
o'clock, p. m every day, Except Sundays and
run direct through TO Monroe, without landing, IN
Ia hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting TO take passengers direct TO Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leay
ing Buffalo.
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe TO Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line of low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north of Chicago
to Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad TO La Sale, and there connect with ILL
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 route TO
st. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from BuE
fao and Dunkrk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard to the Valley
of the Mississippi. Running time TO Chicago, SO
hours; to st. Louis, So hours.
-Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can al y
glance that no other line can enter the lists as com
pettors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point the
route, and resumng seats at leisure either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line of Steambosts
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads. via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets,
freight, apply at the Companys 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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THE NATIONAL HOTEL,

IL ception OF guests on the 9th OF this month.
The removal of the Kitchen from the basement 10
the rear of the building, and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly 10 the
convenience and comfort Of its guests. The table
will be furnished with the best the markets can
Afford and served in the best style, and no expense
or labor will be spared TO render the house, in
every respect, equal TO any in the country. The
subscriber, therefore, trusts that generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended to the house. Persons de-
string TO procure rooms for the winter, can do so
at any time after the goth, by calling at the Hotel.
f. ID. WILLARD.
Washington city, November 14,'1654.
Nov left
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DIAPER MoIsTENER.--A New Inven-

l ton for Moistening the leaves of Copying
Book, Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Moisten-
ng the Fingers when Counting Bank Bills also
useful for various other purposes. Ii will be
found an indispensable article for every Desk. II
is perfectly simple and cheap, and must come in
10 general use.
The following are few complimentary opn-
ions of the Press:
PAPER MoIsrENER.-A new and very neat use
full invention for mostening post Office stamps
envelopes, sheets in copying book counting
bank bills, &c. This does away with the disagree
able method of moistening stamps, &c, with the
onguc. 1t is patent article, vary simple and
cheap, and will be universally adopted as soon as
I is seen.-Boston Transc,ip Sept. 1851.
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A new invention for mois-
ening postage stamps envelopes, sheets in a
copying book, counting bank bills, &c. The
common way of moistening stamps with the
tongue is very dsagreeable and inconvenient;
also the usual way of wetting sheets in copying
book, by using brush which has to be dipped in
water, is inconvenient and very difficult 10 give
paper even moisture, which is very desirable
difficulties besides being useful for various other
purposes. It is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general use.-[ Boston Post,
Sept, 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A newly invented and very
useful little contrivance for moistening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wetting sheets in
copying book, &c. II costs but little and will
save the tongue good deal Of unpleasant work
Boston Traveller, Sept, 1854.
Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR 81 MAURY,
JAM IL Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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THE ART UNION OF LONDON. plan

III
IL for the current year The list is now open
and every subscriber OF IS so will be entitled TO
l. An impression of a Plate, by ]. L. Willmore,
A. r. A, from the original picture by j. j. Chalon,
r. A., "A Water Party"
ii. volume containing thirty Wood Engra-
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byron's
poem of" Child Harolde !" and
Ill. The chance Of obtaining one OF the Prizes
to be allotted at the general meeting in April,
which will include
The right TO select for himself valuable work
of art from one of the public exhibitions.
Statuettes in bronze Of Her Majesty on horse
back by t. Thorneycrof
Copies in bronze, from original Model in re-
lief by r. Jefferson, of The entry Of the Duke Of
Wellington into Madrid"
Statuettes in porcelain parian.
Proof impressions of large Autograph, by 7. H.
Mcguire, after the original picture by w. p. FIRTH
r. A., " The Three Bows" from Moliere's "Bour-
geos Gentilhomme."
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR 81 MAURY, Booksellers Jan. "a
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ID ARE PENSION BOOKS Lands In
IL Illinois 10 Soldiers of the Late War;" giving
the names of each soldier 10 whom a patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
district for services in the late war, with 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 severally served, and
by whom each patent was received. A single
copy for sale.
Old Pension Rolls OF Indiana and North Caro-
lima.
List of Pensioners of the United States under
the of 18th of March, 1913, 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 suspension.
For sale in Washington by
TAYLOR 81 MAURY,
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NEW AND IMPoRTANT BOOKs.-Is-

In rael and the Gentiles, 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 Divines of the Church of England.
Letters and Remains OF the late Rev. w. II
Hewitson, 2 vols.
The Works of the Rev. Edward Bickersteth, l6
vols.
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF the Rev.
VIM. Jay, of Bath.
Scripture Testimony TO the Messiah, by John
Pyne Smith, ID. d. For sale by
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
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LAW NOTICE.


WIN. 7. BROWN, FRED p. STANTON,
w and J. KNOX WALKER, have formed
partnership for practising law in the Supreme
Couri or the United States, aud the Court of
Claims in Washington, and in the Courts Of Ten
nessee. Offices in Washington and Memphis
One of the parties will always be found at either
place, and letters addressed TO them will receive
prompt attention. April 21--lfeod
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COURT OF LAIMS,
Washington city, ID. c.

n " addition TO the Practice of Law, as here
Il tofore, in all the Courts Of the District and in
the Supreme Court of The United States ths I'M
dersigned viii devote himself assiduously to the
Prosecution Of Claims against the Government,
in the above Court, established in this city by ACT
cognizance Of all claims arising under the Consti-
tuition, or founded upon any law OF Congress, or
upon any regulation of an Executive Department
or upon any contract express or implied, with the
Government ofthe United States, or any OF its 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 paid at 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 CoanscLoT az Ldto,
WASHINGTON City, ID. G.
Anil
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CLOTHING.
A CemplI m entary Card and Invitation to
the Public.

A complimentary Card and Invitation to
the Public.
ssUTHEN / HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
w DRED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, | will trade on one hundred dollars,
and when | have earned one thousand dollars,
| will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
so increase my business and capitah in proper
ton | will never take credit or give my own
promise 10 pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased / will keep down my ex-
penses, and will NOT pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income, and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring, well as the import apd export trades
during these last five and twenty years, have en-
abled GEORGE p. FOX, u. S. A., u. S. NJ, Tailor,
and FInventeur des Nodes TO progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street few years ago. TO be the present
sole proprietor oihe store US feet front by l05 feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. 32I. BROAD
WAY.
II is also equally true that with money, cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGE p. FOX--has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
ruinously low prices, of fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE VESTINGS,
CASSIMERES,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
BUSINESS on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want of discounted
money at any price or loss, owing TO an over
stocked market and the circumstances of hard
times, "a. d. lS54)
FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-while most thankful
10 the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for at all times sell
ing the most fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, trock Coats, Overcoats Vests, Pantaloons,
Cloths, Cassimeres, Velvet Vestings &c, &c, and
is determined not 10 be outdone in liberality of
dealing, undersod by the least nor the biggest
house in the trade He is also equally determined,
10 the best Of his ability, TO employ meritorous
laboring class of Journeymen Tailors; and others
who are suffering dreadful privations for want OF
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date, until The beginning of the year 1855, the
| resources of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free OF profit on the cost of all his goods,
combined with his own gratuitous services, 10 his
friends and the public, 10 be considered a sort
| of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
exampleizing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers of the Army
ent imperative duty of solvent tradesmen and
| merchants TO employ their fellow-men, aid and
assist the Inauguration OF better state of trade
all over the world from the commencement of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
five. am, felow-citizens, representing one oil
the links of Commerce,) yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged,
GEORGE p. FOX,
United States Leader of Fashions
:, :..:..s Headquarters, No 321 Broadt0ay,
g: L. S. GEORGE p. FOX.
q =. ....'S Dec 19-
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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.
Knckerbocker Magazine, for June.
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer.
Dickens's Household Words for June.
Ali the new books and magazines received as
fast as published, and for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Building, corner A street
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A RRIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile

A RRIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile
IA and other Books.-Odds and Ends from an
old Drawer, by Werdna Rctnyu, M. ID.
Pippins and Pies, by Stirling Coyne.
Charade Dramas, for the drawing room. b. Anne
Bowman.
Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages OF Iitera-
ture, by the Rev. Robert Arts Wilenott.
Heir Of Selwood, by Mrs. Gore.
Matilda Lonsdale, or the eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams
A Tour round my Garden.
Hdred the Daughter, by Mrs Newton Cros-
and.
Eastwood Priary, or Mortimer's College Life.
Horses and Hounds, practical treatise on their
management, by /" Scrutator."
Outlines of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory at Giessen, by DIR. Heinrich
Will; translated from the German by Daniel Breed,
M d., of the United States Patent Office.
The Forest in Exile, by Capt Mayne Reid.
On Sale al TAYOR & MAURY'S
Jan. "a Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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GLENwOOD CEMETERY.
THIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE

Il ofthe Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception of the remains Of deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies, in which such friends of the dead, as may
apply can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan OF the lncorporators is one OF equality
n regard to the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring
premium,) making the early selections of lots the
most desirable.
Until an ofIiceis established in the city of Wash
ngton, applications will be punctualy attended TO
al the present Office, in the wing of the build
ng on entering the Cemetery.
Visitors are requested not to drive fast through
he Cemetery grounds.
WIN. s. HUMPHREYS.
N. r. Glenwood is situated n short distance
due north Of the Capitol. Aug 27--3m
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MATCHES, JEWEIRY, SILVER

" ATC II II =, JEW IsI4RH, SILVER
wv and Plated Ware al Reduced Prices,--In
anticipation of The approaching dull season, we
offer our entire stock Of elegant Gold Watches,
Rich Jewelry, Pure Silverware, &c, al greatly
reduced rates
Pernons would do well 10 examine our assort-
ment, which is by far the largest, most fashionable,
and best selected ever offered 10 our customers.
M. w. GAIT & BRO,
324 Penn. avenue, between Sth and 9th streets.
Feb 16-3tf
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THROUGH TICKETS.

Saturdays to Mondays .............. 3 so
xPassengers for Luray and New Market will
take the train leaving Alexandra at o'clock,
a. M. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays,
connecting with the stages at Cnlpeper Court
House
*Passengers for Lynchburg will take the train
leaving Alexandria at o'clock, a. M, on Mon
days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, connecting with
the stages at Charlottesville.
IL Passengers for the White Sulphur Springs
will take the train leaving Alexandria daily con
meeting with the stages at Saunton.
Freight trains running daily, Sundays ex
cepted. Per order w. B. CROCKETT
June If Agent
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l UHN III. BUTHMANN, Importer and
~ Dealer In Wine, Brandy, Cigars, &c.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Four
and-a-Half and Sixth streets, has received his tu
stock and assortment of the above, consisting IN
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port of various grades, Cham
payne, in quarts and pints, different brands.
great variety OF Rhine Wine, some Of il
sparkling
Also, ST. Peray sparkling red and white Claret
at prices from SO so per dozen TO the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds of Wine.
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark;
Schcidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old Whis-
key, Irish Malt Cordials and Havana Cigars.
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NEW BOOKs.-Plato on Immortality of
IN the Soul, translated from the Greek by
Charles s. Stanford.
Florence Egerton OF, Sunshine and Shadows,
by the author of Clara Stanley, &c.
Sketches OF Western Mothodism, Biographical,
Historical and Miscellaneous, illustrative Of Pho
neer Life, by Rev. Jas. B. Finley.
For sale by GRAY az BAtLANTYNE
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~ EW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The UNDER
~ signed has his day opened an Office, No. "a
William street, merchants ExchangeJ for the
iransaetion Of general brokerage business.
Bank insurance, mining, railroad government.
state, and city securities Bought and sold
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loan,
negotiated
Sep 2l--u EMANUEL n HART
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Mrs. BEECHER STOVES NEW

wi Work-The May Flower and Miscelane
Gus Writings, By Harriet Beecher Stowe
The Country Neighborhood by Miss E. A. Du-
puy, author of The Consprator, &c, &c
Fosters First Principles of Chemistry, illus
trated Adapted specially for classes
Tri-colored Sketches in Paris during the wears
lSjl-2-3.
Just published and for sale al
TAYLOR Il MAURY'S Bookstore,
April II near 9th ST.
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"ANTED--A Situation as Teacher Of
w English, Mathematics, and Latin; also, the
rudiments of Greek, if desired. All OF which viii
be taught in the most approved manner
The applicant is experienced teacher, OF
good address, and will furnish the best references,
both in regard 10 character and ability.
None but liberal salary need be offered.
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK,
Dec S-ti PittsGeld, Massachusetts
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FINDER GARMENTS FOR THE SEA-
~ son.-The largest and best assortment of all
qualities, will be found at
WALL az STEVENS,
322, Penn. avenue, next door 10 Iron Hall
Jan5 (News)
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TAKE NOTICE

Il HAVE now on hand a large assortment
IL OF every description of Spectacles, from the
lowest price 10 the very best quality used, and
having been for long time engaged in manuiac-
turing. aud adjusting Glasses for the most difficult
and defective visions therefore can with confidence
guarantee 10 benefit and improve the ; ght of all
who need.
Call AIS, Pennsylvania avenue, Sign of III
arge Spread Eagle A. o. HOOD.
Feb 2 lOrgan.l
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M ARBLE MANTJES--MarbIe works.
lNl The subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedeia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble richly carved and plain, of the best
quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu.
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster, 50 IS per barrel
Also on hand large LOT Of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes He invites the attention Of
builders and others 10 his stock and viii endcavoi
70 give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
their orders.
VIM RUTHERFORD.
On K ST., bet. 18th and 13tb.
Oct s--om. (m)
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DENSION LAWs.-The last edition. COM
IL piled by the Commissioner of Pensions in
lSf9. In addition, the resolutions, laws and ordi.
nanccs ofthe old Congress, showing the paw 10 OF
icers Of the line and the staff of the army the hos
pital department. and medical staff, and of the
under the resolve OF October 2Ist, 17SO under
other resolutions TO officers TO officers of themed
ical department and medical staff, chaplains; and
Communication pay under the resolution of March
ed, 1888; together with the names Of the officers
Of the continental line Of the army in all the States
who served 10 the end Of the war. and acon;red
the right OF Communication pay with the names OF
officers killed in battle, or who died in service.
Price VI sent postage free to any part ofthe Uni
ted States. For sale at
TAYLOR " MAURY'S Bookstore,
Feb IL Near Ninth street.
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AXE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
others reminded that the following list OF
articles are Of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
any other house in the city. A large assert
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils Of all kinds. Queensware
Paints, Brushes
Camphine Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine Chandeliers
Window Glass, Chronicles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &c., &c. &c
Goods sent 10 any part of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well TO call.
o. S. WHITTLESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden Il Withers's Bank
Mar IN (Star)
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TRAVELLING and Packing Trunks OF
IL all qualities.--A large variety constantly on
hand and for sale cheap by
WALL a. STEVENS,