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THE NATIONAL HOPED.

TN this city, will be rc-opencd for the re-
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
will be furnished with the best the markets
afford, and served in the best style, and no expense
or labor will be spared TO 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 nj
ways been extended TO the house. Persons de.
string 10 procure rooms for the winter, can do 30
al any time after the 2oth by calling at the Hotel
+. ID. WILLARD
Washington city, November Ia, 1854.
Nov l6--tf
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TRAVELLING and Packing Trunks or
Il all qnalities.--A large variety constantly on
hand, and for sale cheap by
WALL ~ STEVENS,
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
THIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PIA

u ofthe Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, il now
open for the reception ofthe remains Of deceased
persons.
The Mausolenm has capacity for hundred
oodies, in which such friends Of the dead p.s may
apply, can place the departed until they seect
sites for graves.
The plan of the incorporators is one OF equality
n regard to the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring a
premiumD making the early selections OF lots the
most desirable.
Until an oficeis established in the city Of Wash
ngton, applications will be punctually attended 10
at the present Office, in the east wing Of the build
ng on entering the Cemetery.
Visitors are requested not TO drive fast through
he Cemetery grounds.
VIM. s. HUMPHREYS
N. b. Glenwood il situated short distance
due north OF the Capitol Aug 27---3m
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THROUGH TICKETS.

Saturdays to Mondays. ............... 3 so
*Passengers 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 Culpeper Court
House.
Passengers for Lynchburg will take the train
leaving Alexandra 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 Staunton
Freight trains running daily, Sundays ex
cepted. Per order w. B. CROCKETT,
June 1--tf Agent
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TINE COMING sTRUGGLE.-The {

TIME COMING STRUGGLE--The Com
ing Struggle among the Nations Of the Earth,
or the Political Es.~s- Of eirc nexI rliieen Years
described IN accordance with Prophecies in Eze.
kiel, Daniel, and the Apocalypse.
Reprinted from the sixtieth-thousand London
edition. For sale al
TAYLOR & MAURYs
Bookstore, near Ninth street.
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mn ARBLE Manifestations works.
INl The subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public that ne has increased his
stock Of Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockcdelia, 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, calclned plaster, 50 IS per barrel.
Also on hand large lot OF Connecticut Brow
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable foi
building purposes. He invites the attention o
builders and others his stock and will endcavo,
TO give satisfaction 10 all who may favor him W q
their orders.
VIM RUTHERFORD
On + st., bot. 18th and 49,.
Oct s--6m (m)
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IL Works Of Rev. Dr. Claiming, in six volumes,
bound Price SO 25
The same six volumes bound in three. Price
two dollars.
Memoirs Of William EIIery Charming, vols.
Price 81 10, with Portrait engraved on steel.
Ware on the Formation OF the Christian Char
acter Price so cents
large supply OF the above just received at
TAYLOR az MAURYS
March 10 Bookstore near Ninth streot
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NEW BOOKS.-Plato on Immortality Of
In the Soul, translated from the Greek by
Charles g. Stanford.
Florence Egerton or, Sunshine and Shadows,
by the author of Clara Stanley, &c.
Sketches OF Western Mcthodsm, Biographical,
Historical, and Miscellaneous, illustrative OF Pho
neer Life, by Rev. Jas. b. Finley.
For sale by GRAY 81 BA1LANTYNE.
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Make MOTTO E.-Housckeeper and
il others are reminded that the following list OF
articles Of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
any other house in the city. A. large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils Of all kinds Queensware
Paints, Brushes
Campbine Clocks,
Varnish Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers
Window Glass Girondoles.
China Vases
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &c, &c., SIC
Goods sent TO any part of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do we'll TO call
o. 8. WHIT .ESEY,
7th street
Opposite Selden & Witherss Bank
Mar 10 (Star)
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DENsIoN LAws.--Thc last edition. com
IL piled by the Commissioner OF Pensions in
lS4s. In addition, the resolutions laws and ordi-
nances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay 10 Of.
fcers efthe 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 2lst. i7so under
other resolutions, TO officers, officers OF themcd.
ical department and medical staff, chapIains, and
Communication pay under the resolution of March
22d, 1888; together with the names OF the officers
ofthe continental line Of the army in all the States
who served 10 the end Of the war, and acquired
the right OF communication pay; with the names az
officers killed In battle, or who died ia service
Price VI sent postage free 70 any part ofihe Uni
ted States. For sale nj
TAYLOR " MAURYs Bookstore,
REQ ~ Near Ninth street.
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TOURT OF CLAIMS Digested summa-
" ~ and alphabetical list Of private claims
which have been presented 10 The House of Rep
resenlatives from the First 10 the Thirty first Con-
gress, exhibiting The action of Congress each
claim, with reference 10 the journals reports bills
&c, calculating lis progress, compiled by order of
the House OF Representatives. few copies for
sale by r. FARNHAM.
Apr Ia
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U,AYLOR & MAURY,s ELASTIC pen

i No. 27.-This Pen, which is man ufaciured by
Perry Il Co., London, expressly for Messrs Tay-
ior u Maury, will be found unequalled 10 all the
requirements of good steel Pen.
Sold in gross boxes, price 81, al
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Book and Stationery S-S,.,
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CASH MUSIC AND PIANO STORE
OF
HORACE w
No 333 Broadway, New York.
OPPOSITION To TILE CONFIRM ALTON

1OEACE w ATERS
No 333 Broadway, New York.
OPPOSITION TO TILE COMBINATION
MUSIC AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
NIOTWITHSTANDI THE COMBI-
In bination of Music Dealers . keep up the
prices Of noa copyright music against the interests
OF Native Composers, and their refusal TO extend
10 Mr.. WATERS the courtesies of the trade, he is
making immense sales-haYng abundant evi-
dence that he has public countenance and sup
port in his opposition 10 the Great Monopoly, and
in his efforts 10 aid Native Talent, and adopt the
National Currency. His stock of American and
European Music Is immense, and the catalogue
Of his own publications is OF the largest and
besi selected in the United States. He has also
made Great Reduction in the Prices OF Pianos
Meodeons, and Musical Instruments of all kinds
Superior toned @ Oct we Pianos for Sl75 5000
and $40 interior OF a. good quality, and instru-
menis as strong and as durable a. those which
cost $500. Pianos Of every variety OF style and
price up 10 81 900, comprising those OF Ten diff
lerent manufactures; among Them the celebrated
modern improved Horace Waters Pianos, and
the first premium Eoean Pianos OF T. GILBERT
az Cos. make Owners of the 1Eoean Palent)
Secondhand Pianos al great bargains. Prices
from $40 10 $50. Meodeons from Eve different
manufactures, including the welknown 5. ID. &
II. w SMITHS Meodeons. uuned the equal tenn
permanently The Best Make IN The United States
Prices si5, $50 SIS, 500, Sis sl25 sl35, $50.
Smiths Double Bank Melodeons' 5000. Each
Piano and Melndeon guaranteed. The best terms
20 The trade, schools, &c l23 per cent discount
10 Clergymen and Churches All orders promptly
attended 10. Music sent 10 all parts of the coun
try, post paid, al the reduced rates. General and
select Catalogues aud Schedules OF prices Of Mu-
steal Instruments forwarded 10 any address free
OF charge Feb l6-d3m
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DIAPER MoIsTENER.--A New Inven

DIAPER MOISTENER.--A New Inven-
JIG ton for Moistenng 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
to general use.
The following are few complimentary opin-
ions Of the Press:
full invention for moistening 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
ongue. 1t is patent article, vary simple and
cheap and will be universally adopted as soon as
{ is seen.--Boston Transcript, Sept. 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENKR.-A new invention for mois-
enng postage stamps, envelopes, sheets in
copying book, counting bank bills, &c. The
common way of moistening stamps with the
tongue is very disagrecable and inconvenient:
also the usual way of wetiing sheets in copying
book, by using a brush which has TO be dipped in
water, is inconvenient and very difficult to give
paper an even moisture, which is very desirable
for copying letters. This article obviates these
difficulties besides being useful for various other
purposes 1t is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general use.-[ Boston Posi-,
Sept, 1854.
useful little continuance for moistening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wetting sheets in
a copying book, &c II costs but httle and will
save The tongue a good deal OF unpleasant work
Boston TrapeLer, Ss1a., 1854.
Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Jan. IL Bookstore. near 81 st
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EINE JEwELRY.-Ih have just received

DIME JEWELRY.-I have just received
I new supply of the latest styles Of Jewelry
and have just finished a fine lot of pure silver
ware, such as Tea Sets, Goblets, Cups, Spoons,
Forks, Ladies, Butter, Fish. and Pie Knives
Napkin Rings, &c, &c All of which will sell
"a mp Sh lRwer prices than is usually asked for the
SAINT quaiily OF goods as e.L-- ---AlsSisrncru5 I'm
this city, and will warrant every article as repre-
sented at time Of sale. III. O. HOOD,
ais Penn. avenue, between Al and 9th streets
NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
IN Samuel w. Taylor 81 Co, have opened the
spacious New Store on Penn. avenue next 10
Messrs. Geo.. IL T. Parker's opposite Browns
Hotel for the sale ofLadies' Genilemens, 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.
ID Arrangements have been made with the best
Northern Manufacturers for regular supply OF
every article exclusively 10 our order.
BY respectful attention TO the wants Of those
who will favor us with call, we hope TO merit
their future confidence and patronage.
s. w. TAYLOR a. Co.
Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel.
Aug 29-lw
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NEW NOVEL, by the author Of ssMary
IN Barton."-North and South, by the author
of Crawford. the Moorland Cottage, &c. Price
371 cents.
Kings and Queens, or Life in the Palace; by
John s. c. Abbott. Price ST..
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S 4
March 3 Bookstore, near 9th ST..
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TAKE NOTICE.
JEWELRY, SILVER

WATCH JEWELRY, SILVER
wv and Plated Ware at Reduced Prices.-ln
anticipation Of the approaching dull season, we
offer our entire stock Of elegant Gold Watches,
Rich Jewelry, Pure Silverware, tgc, al greatly
reduced rates.
Pernons would do well 10 examife our assert
ment, which is by far the largest fashionable,
and best selected ever offered 10 our customers.
M. w. GAIT x BRO.
324 Penn avenue, between Slb and 9th streets.
Feb 16--3tif
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IRIS. COWDEN CLARKE,s new Novel.
1Nl The Iron Cousin, or Mutual influence. by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author OF "The Complete
Concordance TO Shakespeare
Tegg's Dictionary Of Chronology
Lectures IN the True, the Beautiful. and the
Good, by M. N Cousin; increased by an Appendix
on French Art; translated by o. w. Wight.
TAYLOR az MAURy,S
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VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
"HITE SATIN AND KID BOOTS
w and Slippers. Just received a general as
sortment ofthe above; workmanship and matena.
Of the best.
Also an elegant supply OF Toilet Slippers, en-
bracing the French embroided, Wilton, and. Vel
vet. GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue.
Adjoining Pauerson's Drug Store.
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A RupirENTARY AND PRACTICAL

A RUBfrERTARr AND PRACTICAL
"A TREATISE on Perspective for beginners, sim
pihed for the use of Juvenile students and ANA
tenrs IN architecture, painting &c.; also adapted
for schools and private instructors fourth edition.
revised and enlarged, by George Payne, artist
eighty-sx illustrations, Is cents.
hudiments of the Arr Of Building in five sec
tons, viz /: l. General principles of construction ;
= Materials used in buildings 3. Strength OF ma.
terials; T. 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.
tito 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.
i.ngs, by T. Baker, author Of Railway Engineering,
&c.
Just received, ans for sale At the Bookstore OF
X. FARNHAM, corner Of 18th street and Penn.
sylvania avenue.
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DLAYING CARDs.-W.C.Z ANTZINGER
IL has just received very large assortment OF
the best American, English, and French Playing
Cards of every description, and al the most rea
sonable prices, wholesale and retail.
STATIONERS' HALL,
Adjoining Kirkwood House.
Dec 7-3taw2wif
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GENTS, sCARFs. TIES, CRAVATs. Sc
VI Every variety Of size, style, and shane or
new and desirable Scarfs, Napoleon Ties, Ora.
vats, &c, Of late importation, and at moderate
prices, AT STEVENS,S
Dec 7-3if Salesroom, Browns Hotel
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NJ EW YEARS PREsENTs.-M. w
IN GAIT ~ BRO. will open this day magnifi-
cent assortment Of Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware,
aud Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, to which
they invite the attention OF purchasers
M. w. GAIT az BROTHER
Jan 3-3t Penn. av, betw. 9th and 10th yt
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luz 80
WAsnINGToN, ID. c., Apr
Apr 2l-law1m
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Carr rs.. .sp Drrr Rrr. N.nolrI

Carr Frss AND DEEr Rrvrs NsuoArns
forrAsy --rhs Dnsrpr. VI he Cape Fear
aud Dep River Navigation Company mel ~
F.y.nrs,IIs on Tuesday last, ihr 2O,h inst. al
Tho memben Of The Bo.td. with The Engmrrr.
beiag pwsrni.
We und.ri.nd that proposition wss intro.
,lacsd to VI ~, The ~mk ~ Deep Rtef 10
p4s,ss IN phfad,lphIa u The Enginref's ssii.
mslrr bui lnf reasons satisfactory 30 = MAJOR.
Is ~ Tie hofl. u was resolved 10 defer The Vel.
ting oul II .aid WORK Cor The present
We understand. alan. that she work on The
Cspe frsf u suhsisniially finished. with the es
rsp,iun 70 ih.i pnri,nn Al Cfuss Geek and in.l
with ihe brasy ipfcr n"w smpiy,d 81 Thai punt.
VI, q wHas &c one hundred hands. III 4 lev
dsys. 4 no lieshel inetyenes, y " u be- pat BE-.
yDnd danger.
We hear. likewise. that hF. Douglass, the
Engineer, whu has been IN charge ~ II. sork
Tor somr Tine. expresses hunsell highly pleas.
~ 9Th ne prng'ss.. and lbe manner IL whirll
4 has been executed. VIII Herald.
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TIE PaAraigs ~ FIRE

TIE filasiug !. ~ esusri from N interest.
ing isii.r ~ ihs Editor ~ the 81. Lpis Adsn.
rsis, wnilsn whll, 90 = . journ Y ~ p.ssnre !"
Odd ynu ssef SO pfsins 90 h,s' Per.
psps soI have, bit manv u DH vsiIers never
lid. hts grand, sublime. and 70 us u va.
"a Saturday lssI. terrific SIGH. We were N
the mid-I Of large prslne eo.sfsd vtlh gfs.
lull sis frei high. IS thirk uppn The ground - u
c.,uld sell sisnd. anil mueh n u dry &c finder.
For several miles we hid noiired N our ifsgi
and % our left ilirk columns " dafk smoke
~ lirg 10 ihs his,1nee. AM 81 tsarhiHg The TOP
~ hi ~s suddsply bsLtij ihs ere sons miIe.
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lernuent, as II was In me days o. Wasting.
ton. 10 the hands of ".Americans alone,"
.t;ymatisel by the organized cabal Ut polit'.
clans who WELD the machinery Tor mahuiac.
,urlng the incumbents of office, from t'ia'
ii the Presidency ,lownwar,ls, as pest'ient
heresy, and ihu.e VIII hold, 70 this ancient
American doctrine are denounced - tral.
TORS.
The progress Of events is rapidly bringing
the country Ia the condition when but NV"
narties viii contend with each other, the oee
| The .American Party will seek the restor-
alton Of the government TO American peo'
lple. The Foreign Party" wall seek to
propitate the foreign element. pander TO IT'S
insoIent ambition and aspiring predoinlnance.
Contend tar the continuance and extenslnp
Of It's privileges, cringe with scry,lity to its
dictate, aud olirr new brides for its friend.
ship. The simple fact that the next election
lof a President OF the United States may
turn upon the assertion or remuneration by
the American people Of the doctrine that {
.Americans alone should rule America"
should be suificientto astonish and alarm US
lIf the doctrine be renowned il will be owing
10 the oyersnwering force Of the fnrelsn e'e-
men, in our population. The mighty power
of that element has been guaged by the as
Lutte politicians who are allied to II They
have measured its length and breadth, us
height and its depth. and they are Wiling 10
stake their destinies ON its Omnipotence.-
II was the Pretorian Guards, composed Of
foreign mercenaries, who put up for sale the
Imperial purple al Rome. aud It Is the foreign
mercenarie, among US who now oiier 70 Tue
politicians who hod the reins ct party sway,
the next Presidency, as the price OF iasors
to be conferred on lhem, aud privileges per-
petuaied thereafter.
There is no country. there never has been
any country. where such an issue. u square
nv, fairly, and distinctly presented TO the
people, could be decided an, other than one
way, aud tina, III favor 0t the "cuuntry born.
Will the people Of the United States rePu
date 4 sentiment Of this sort They viii
do no such thing. Already they have arisel
spontaneously aud rushed to the standard in
scribed with the words, afhe Americans
shall rule Amerira" II Is vain for politl
Clans to arrest the progress 81 the. amer car
party by ffart. to compel It to adopt portion'
, Of the ,reeds which distinguish other par
ties.
II will mt thus be induced to endang.r ID,
cause ~ which il is engaged. The safety .
the people is the supreme law, aud while tina
safety !. endangered. everything else is .
suburdinate interest place none but
mericans on guard" was the order 81 Wash
ington at = CRISIS Of imininent danger.
With assurances ofhigh regard. am you
friend aud obe,lient ser,'t.
R.F. STOCKTON.
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Il warn 10, where human soDduet . con-
cerned, never TO presume. Agriculture 10
undergoing an immense development. and u
must ne the task Of many OF you. gentlemen.
to see that our manufacturing processes ex.
hibit the same progress. New schools OF ed
ucation. new colleges Of learning. new tenn.
pies Of religion, are multiplying on every
side.
+" The general condition Of the people is
strikingiy advanced in ease and comforts -
They are better fed. they are better clad.
there is an infinitely greater proportion o.
shoes and stockings llaushter1 than when |
was here last. and the new complaint Of Ire.
land is that there are almost tho few TO work
and too few mouths to be fed have heard,
indeed, lately, something Of new arrivals be-
ing expected in this country from America.
Well, then. gentlemen, will they be oil Irish
men. returning home to till their fields again,
to work their looms again. 10 kiss their wives
and families again II 81, we will heartily
bid them welcome. provided they at least
come in some moderation. Can il be that
thew could come here with any hostile IN
tention
~ feel sure that the good sense as well
as the good feeling Of all true.hrarted Irish
men OF Americans would rcpudiAte the mon.
s,rons suppo.iton. Loud cheers II. con
trary 10 ali expectation and all reason. they
would 50 come. ought not to say that they
would be as welcome as the others. But ol
this feel cnn,rnt--that the Antrim Rifles.
whom left IN Dublin. and the North Down
Rifles, whom find in Belfast, will be able u
give very guod account Of them. But we
" i'll not let such monstrous images mar oul
social harmony. and | would rather leave
you with bright impressions about you OF sue
cessful commerce., rewarded industry, re
stored peace. aud extending civilization"