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4 GENCY AT WASHINGTON. N.--To

IN Claimants-FRANClS A. DlCklNS con
tinues 10 undertake the agency OF claims before
Congress and other branches of the government
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend TO pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants and the conhr-
nation bv Congress of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in or taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary ser.
vices, whether for commutation, half-pay, or
bounty lands; also claims for extra and back pay,
&c, of soldiers sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia the United States;
ali claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed, any business before Congress orthe public Of
ices which may require the aid of an agent or ator-
ney. HIS charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the extent
Of the service
Mr. A. Dickins is known to most OF those who
have beun in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite TO the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
OF the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-lyd (m)
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

HORACE WATERS, tho great Music and
Ill Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, preferng 10 share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il TO the sharpers OF
Wall street, 10 raise available means 10 enable him
10 stem the present tight times, offers his lmmenso
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
MeIodeons at large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three Of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those of several OF the best
New York makers including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes al.
tordng an opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second.
hand Pianos al great bargans--prices from $50 to
To $3.50. Music and musical instruments Of all
kinds. Dealers, tenchers, and heads OF schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues Of mu.
sic and schedule offactory prices Of Pianos, Melo.
deons and musical Instruments forwarded 10 any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 2l--d3m
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IaoR LEAsE.-The National Theatre in
Sept 12--im

the city of Washington, for the ensuing sea.
son. or for term of years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can ill IT,
With the alterations and improvements con
templaied il will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
IL a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede to the following arrange.
men. -
The entire receipts TO be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries of the members !;
the rent. All surplus TO be divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion o.
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment OF cur.
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, TO receive
communications, with particulars, from parties IN
clined 10 this mode of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is TO secure the best talent ~ pay
ing 10 il all the profits. Every letter receit I'd will
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty 10 reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
242, Washington city, ID. Z.
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MisfsILaMfnMs.

YzINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents Of the New Jersey zinc
Company ior l4e sa'e =, Co. anu dsscr;ntion. de.
liyered in Baltimore at the eompanys prices, and
on the same liberal terms
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un.
surpassed by any other article in use. 1t is sold
either dry or ground in OIL :,
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as q
cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unelualled as dura'
BILE covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, &c.
The consumption of il is very large, and It has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufacturedby by the company are
Of the highestexcellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and ap.
piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
to keep soft and fresh in the kegs any reasonable
length of time In this respect, they are superior
to any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN & SONS, Agents,
Apr -d3m No. 2, Camden st., Baltimore.
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MisfflIaatsus.


~ExtuNE uEsDUIECk n CO. CHAM
r. uann. The suhscribcrs having been APP
upoltsd by Messrs. Heidsieck " Co. 10 succeed
Mr. Charles Engicr, hrrcsofose sole agent IN the
10 the uniisd States fot the sale o. then vines,
who this day re,ires from business respectfully
csl the attention Of the public 70 the subDoined
m. Messrs. Heid.ieck x Co, as set forth there.
In Justly claim 10 be alone enabled 10 send TO TINS
country the genuine Heidsicck q 20. Champagne
under the same name and style as originally intro
duc~d into this market, now nearly thirty years
axo they beng sole propreiors OF all the identical
yiaeyaYtr cellars, Ne, which the founders and
origina,nrs Of this celebrated brand had owned.
Such being the fact, we nced NOT dwell upon the
superior qnaity Of their Wines, ihc reputAtion ol
the same among the American public being already
Identified with unsurpassed excetirncc.
We beg particularly 10 notice that their brand
st bears the snme name OF Heidsieck " Co., IN
fali by which il first became 30 favorahly known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other simi'
lar marks which have since appearhd
NEw YoRK, January 1854.
CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor 10 Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STAEISLAUS MURRAY 10 our sub-aSent for
Washington and Georgetown, D. O. and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution Of the old
firm Heidsieck a. Co, in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge Of Ito liquidation, con-
tinued the business retaining exclusive possession
OF the vineyards, vaults, Gc4 which the origina
partnership had enjoyed
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprie,ors Of this well-known brand.
In order TO distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar 10 own, which have ap.
peared and may hereafter appear in this market,
The nam. Of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March 8, iS46.
Feb S--l2m HElDSlECk q W.
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Oct Il
CPLENDID PIANOS. Great Bargains !

CPLENDID PIANOS, Great Bargains!-
y The subscriber has just received two more OF
those very handsome Rosewood Pianos, iron
frames, seven ociaves, which, for richness Of tone
and finish, will compare most favorably with any
other instruments ior sale in this District. Those
heretofore sold by the subscriber have given per.
feet satisfaction, and the manufacturer intends TO
put them nj such low price as to place them
within the reach OF every family of moderate
means.
Persons viking to purchase a superior and
really reliable Piano of warranted durability arc
respectfully invited TO give these instruments the
most critical examination. They will be disposed
of on accommodating terms, either for cash or
approved notes, and in every instance guaranty
will be given.
As there is growing demand for this particu
lar manufacture, the subscriber has made arrange
ments tor a constant supply.
Great bargains may expected.
w. C. ZANTZINGER.
Nov 12--6td
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
NIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Mchi.
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line. carving the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
tien with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkirk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road al Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago in the same depot, thus forming a daily
line for passengers and freight from New York TO
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystsne State, Capt
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northlrn Indiana, l. T.
Pheati, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One Of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock AT 9
o'clock, p. m, every day, Except Sundays and
IA hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting TO take passengers direct TO Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York 10 Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo TO Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe 10 Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line of low
pressure stesmboais 10 all places north of Chicago
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale, and there connect with Hi
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 10
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The Amsrican Lake Shore Railroads from Buf
falo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard 10 the Valley
of the Mississippi Running time 20 Chicago, 30
hours; TO St. Louis, 80 hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way
Two Daily Lanes, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thu. the traveller and shipper can ai a
glance that no other hse enter the lists CON-
petitors.
Passenger ticketed through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over Al any point on the
route and rrsuming seats NJ 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 Lane OF Sicsmbosis,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buaalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply a the Company Omce, No. 1917
Broadway, corner of ncy street. New York. 90
JOHN y. PORTER, General Agent, or
4. II. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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r AND FOR sALE.--The subscriber W

T AND FOR SALE.--The subscriber will
dispose OF thirty of land, being part ofhis
farm known as Delcara, situated near the Little
Falls, in Montgomery county, Md, and adjoining
the contemplated water-works. IL is an excellent
piece of land and both from its fertility and To-
cality in admirably suited for a market garden.
Apply TO the undersigned, or 10 his overseer on
the farm. 1,
WILLIAM B. SCOTT,
Sept Tiff On III between 18th and Goth SITS
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: Garner. Draper and Tailor, Nor

~ fits Building, a1 street, respectfully inform,
his friends and the citizens of Washington, George
town, and Alexandra, that he keeps always on
hand choice selection Of the best and most popu
lar makes of Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings
together with a good supply of the best Trim.
mings and will make 10 order Garments IN the mos'
elegant manner, (plain or fancy) to please the
tastes of all who may favor him with call.
N. b. Prices moderate, and terms cash.
Nnu m
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GARMENTS just received.--I

TNDER GARMENTS just received.-I
u have just opened full supply Of Gentle.
mems Under Shirts and Drawers, silk, merlno,
lambswool. Scotch do, Shaker and Canton Elan.
nels, &c, which am now prepared 10 dispose oi
al the most reasonable prices.
LANES
Gentemen's Furnishing Store,
Scp 20 Penn avenue, near "A 81.
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MisfflIaHtuus.


ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
NJ most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here ana and esle.
the prosecution Of claims OF every description
against the government, before the several depart
menis or Congress procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, aud arrearage pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling of real estate, the
renting OF houses, and general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtrcet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. ]. G. Dobbin, Secretary Of the Mary.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, President Of tho Board Of Conn
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney at LHU.
James II. Caustn, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL g. TAYLOR.
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PROSPECTUS
or THg
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS,

Devoted TO Cify Afa,rs, Education, LiiraRrs,
and Gcauai Intelligence.
TyHE Ninth Volume Of this Paper being
about 10 be commenced, the proprietor and
editor after making his grateful acknowledgment
for the steady support which he has received dur
ing the last eight years, respectfully socits q
continuance of the same and such additional sup
poyt as will enable him 10 continue his paper, ss
an Independent journal, and in the support OF
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
tion and which il is his fixed purpose 10 maintain,
so long as he is connected with this or any other
pubIic journal On his future course the editor
deems Il unnecessary 10 dilate. Suffice il TO say,
that while the original plan OF his paper VIII be
duly carried out, the editor VIII also feel himself
bound by the convictions OF duty and propricty, TO
maintain the constitutional rights Of every native
and adopted citizen, and TO oppose every secret
organization that is founded on proscriptive and
exclusive basis. What he intends 10 do i'm this
respect may be Judged Of by what he has already
written and published in the columns OF this Jour.
nal To his friends, and the friends Of civil aud
religious liberty, he respectfully appeals for ade.
The semi.Weekly News will shortly appess in
an improved dress.
The paper and business card, per annum.. 81 90
The paper without business card, Qf psidin
advance or within one month from date
Of subscriptionl.. ..........s.t.''..... %
The paper without business card II not paid
within ono month from date of subscrip-
ton. ...............'.,.. W
PAYABLE in advance, or monthly in all cases.
Subscribers and annual advertisers will be
charged for the whole wear,
No paper discontinued until all srrearascs are
paid, except ot the option Of the editor.
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on paymcn, Of arrears
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VITORK, or Plenty to do and Hours to
wv Do II, by M. M. Brewster, lst and I'd series

Gratitude, an Exposition of the lO3d Psalm, BY
Rev. John Stevenson, rs cents.
Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, Bart, study fol
young men.
The Wife, or Mirror of Maidenhood, by I
Binney, SO cents.
The Friendships OF the Bible, by Amicus, en-
cravings, 50 cents.
GRAY IL BALLANTYNE.
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MtsrflIaMtgns.
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
TUyJIS REAJJTIFUL BURIAL PLAC

TTNHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE
of the 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 ncorporators is one of equality
n regard 10 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 Office is established in the city Of Wash
ington applications will be punctually attended to
at the present Office in the east wing Of the build
ing ON entering the Cemetery.
Visiters are requested not to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds.
VIM. s. HUMPHREYS.
NIB Glenwood lis situated short distance
due north OF the Capitol. Aug 27-3m
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CTONE QUARRY am prepared to fur
y nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry OF the late Timothy
ONeale, any quantity of stone that may be needed
for building purposes Apply TO the undersigned
at his house on H. between 10Th and 10th streets,
in the First ward, or TO Mr.. Paine, at the quarry
July 81 WILLIAM Il. SCOTT.
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RECOMMENDATIONS.

u. s. NAVY YARD, GosroRT, VA,
January 20, 1854.
10 g. e. Detnold, President ~. J. Zime Co, ~
SIR A series of experiments conducted by me-
with the utmost care, during the past three years
upon all tho various paints and artificial prePara-
tions for the preservation Of timber, have led me
to the important discovery that the White Zinc
Paint manufacturedby the New Jersey Zinc Com.
pany, serves as perfect protection against the
ravages of the marine worm, and the formation OF
barnaces, whilst no other paint or preparation OF
any kind combines the same protective effect.
am now preparing full report on this impor-
tant subject 10 the Bureaus of Yards and Docks, at
Washington, and shall send with il complete Sc
ries of specimens of wood and metal plates, which
were covered with the different paints and pre-
parations, and then exposed ak. Or an entire
season, in salt water, opposite this Wy yard all
of which illustrates, in the moststr s,cg manner,
the invaluable qualities and decided Up erority OF
your White Zinc Paint over all)tler kinds
paints, especially for marine purposes
You are at liberty 10 give full puo city to the
above stated facts, which are Of too much impor-
tance 10 be kept from the naval and commercial
world am, respectfully, your obedlent servant,
JAMES JARVIS,
Inspector IT, 8. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va.
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NOVELTIES, Inventions, and Curi0sities
IN in Arts and Manufactures.-Prce5 so cents.
Gays Fables, profusely illustrated.
The Ladies' and Gentemen's Letter Writer,
Shooting, by R. Blakey.
Just imported from England by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Oct IS Bookstore near 9th ST.
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Inspector U. 8. Navy Yard, Gosport, V

OFFICE OF THE N Y AND LIVERPOOL u. 8.
MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Jan. 81, 1854.
The steamers of this company use exclusively
the Zinc Paint manufactured by the New Jersey
Zinc Company, experience having proved its de
cided superiority over all other paints.
EDWARD X. COLLINS, Agent.
Apr T-eolm
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vT,HE ART UNION or LONDON. Plat


for the current year The list is now open
and every subscriber Of IS so will be entitled 10
I. An impression Of q Plate, by J. 4. Wnlmore'
r. A., "A Water Party
III. A volume containing thirty Wood Engr.-
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byron's
poem OF " Child Harodc !" and
III. The chance Of obtaining one Of the Prizes
10 be allotted at the general meeting IN April,
which will include
The right to select for himself q valuable work
Of art from one Of the public exhibitions.
Sta,ueites in bronze Of Her Majesty ON horse
back, by T. Thorneycroh.
Copies in bronze, from an original Model N re.
lief by r. jefferson, OF The entry OF the D"Se o'
Wellington into Madrid"
Statuettes in porcelain or psrian.
Proof impressions Of large lIthogrsph, ny !. ~
Mcguire ailer the original picture BY w: rrisn'
r. A., !" The Three Bows," from Mo'ieres bour'
geois Gentilhomme" :.
Honorary Secretaries for Washington. Msssrs
TAYLOR a. MAURY, BookssIlers. jan ~
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GRxrv &C CARFs. TIES, CRAvATs. &c.
NJ Every variety of sxc, style, and shape on
new and desirsbl. Scarfs Napoleon Ties, Cra.
vss. Sc, of late importation, aud a. moderate
prices. ~ STEVENS'S
Dec 1-1d Salesroom Browns Hotel
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TAKE NO TICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
" W. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
under the United States Hotel, would re-
spectfuly inform his customers and the public
generally that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassineres, and Vestings, of the latest importa-
ton, and is prepared to have them made up at
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner and at low rates of prices.
Having made arrangements 10 go into the
Ready made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer to
those wishing TO purchase stock OF Clothing,
not inferior 10 any in this city, and not made up at
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, at
low rates of prices. He is enabled, therefore, to
compete with northern work in point Of prices ;
and as to quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with call to judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
al the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes out OF cloth or
CASHMERE, for the small sum of. f............$l5
Dress and Frock Coats, from. ...... $50 10 $20
Over-coats Of different styles from. .$l2 TO $25
Black and fancy Pantalocns, from.o..$ .$3 SOTO $40
Silk and velvet Vests, FROM. 50 80 to $40
This stock Of Clothing is of a superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions
He keeps constantly on hand a large assortment
OF fancy artcles-such as gloves, cravats collars,
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale Of Scott's Report Of
Fashions in this city.
Sept 14-U
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NEW YEARS PREsENTA--M. w
In GALT n BRO. wall open this day q nssnik
cent assortment of Watches, JswelSy. Silver wsre,
and Fancy Goods, suitable ior presents, " which
they invite the attention of purchas~rs
NJ w. GALT n BROTHER.
Ian 1--H Penn av h~tw sh .Rd iOth u
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rHE SONS OF THE sIREs, A HIS

VyHE SONS OF THE SIRES, HIS
il tory Of the Rise, Progress, and Destiny OF
the American Party, and its probable influence
on the next Presidential election, TO which Il
added REVIEW Of the Letter Of the Hon. Henry
A. Wise against the Know-nothings, by an Ame-
rican.
The History OF Mason and Dixon's Line, con-
tained in an Address delivered by John II. B.
Latrobe. OF Maryland, before the Historical So
ciety OF Pennsylvania, November 8, 1854.
Mirana Elliot, or the Voice Of the Spirit, by 5.
NJ. II.
Autobiography OF Charles Caldwell, M. d., with
a Preface, Notes, aud Appendix, by Harriet w
Warner.
Jusi received and for sale by
II. FARNHAM
Corner OF Penn. avenue and lith street.
Feb IS