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Daily American organ., 1856-03-15

to call the attention OF all /,

J" lSIl rs 10 call the attention OF all thai
w suffer with defective sight caused by age
sickness and particularly from glasses inudciously
selected 70 his superior Spectacles and Glasses care
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy
and brilliant transparency, suited precisely and ben
eicslly to the wearer according to the concavy on
ccnvexity of the eye. Very numerous are the III
effects caused to the precious organs Of sght from
the commencement Of using glasses in not being pre-
cisely suited by the use OF an optometer; and the
prscuce of many years enables him to measure the
focal disease of the eyes, and saoh glasses that are
absolutely required will be furnished with precision
and satisfaction. as.r ts ss
J. 7. Acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtsined and further solicits the pat
ronage Of those that hare not yet availed themselves
of his aid. s san Yfttg. 2g ..
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses IN n.e and stating how many inches they
piled with such that will improve their sight
Circulars TO be had gratis at his Office, No. 5l2
Seventh street. three doors from Odd-Felows' Hall
Innumerable testimonials to ba seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
Copy of testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May 81, 1855, from Judge " Ellis,
(late editor:) t
Having suffered for many years past with weak
ness Of the eyes, and that defect Of vision which re-
suits IRON too constant and intense use Of these
sensitive organs, we were led to make trial of To
bass new and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
name heads this article. We saw them recommend
ed BY sundry gentlemen of Virginia, whom we know,
and therefore had less hesitation in making the ex.
pertinent. We are more than pleased with the arti-
cle We rend with less fatigue with these lens than
any we had ever tried before and We ssc more dis
tnctly with them. Without meaning to disparage the
claims of others, who have made improvements in
Spectacle Lens, we deem it but just TO make the
ateye statement. Mr.. Tobias resides on Seventh
street. OPPOSITE the National inseiiiAencey efFce"
WASHINGTON, August s, 1856.
Having been Cor years under the necessity of hav,
ing two sets Of gtasses-one for use In the daylight
and one for lamplight-I procured one set from Mr.
Tobias, which answered both purposes have used
his for several months, and find them excellent,
1885, stt. EDWARD STs,nnsS S,TU..1S
#Afa OfDepartment of State,
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: , WATKAFORp, 1854.
Prot Y. J. WooD: With confidence can recon-.
mend your Har Restorative being the most effics-
cious article ever saw. ! have used the Wabpenc
and many her preparations of The day. all to no e
tect Since using your Hair Restorative nv hair
ana whissers, which were almost white have rradti-
ally grown dark, and now feel confident that few
more applications will restore them to their natural
color 1t also has relieved me Of all dsndrrrsf and
unpleasant itching, so common among persons who
perspire FIRE. ly. j. q. KILBY
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FOR SALE.
IA A Frame House and Lot, situated on
-KL Eighth street, between X and I, streets, lot
fronting 25 feet on Eighth street with depth of SO
feet inches II is within square of the Northern
Liberties Market in good neighborhood and in a
rapidlyimprovng part Of the city, and presents in
ducements to those wishing to build family resi-
dence in good location.
For terms, &c. apply TO
RoBT. A. PAYNE, Druggist,
Corner 4th street and Massachusetts avenue.
ian O.
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A GRAND FIREMENs' BALL
WILL BE GIVEN By Tue
COLUMBIA ENGINE COMPANY, NO, |.
Al THE
Washington Assembly Rooms,
ON
Easter Monday, March 24th, 1856.
VNHEmanner in which the Company have
m conducted their previous Balls is a sure guar
antee that this one will give pleasure and satisfaction
to all who may be present
Esputa's" full Cornet and String Band has been
engaged
Supper and refreshments will be furnished by an
experienced hand
Tickets ONE DOLLAR, admittinga gentleman and
ladies.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Isaac Beers Geo. Follanshee
Jas. Coleman Thos. L. Young
JAS. A. Brown
mar 3--Tu&ThMW W&Fd&db
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CuAn1.rsrown

CHAnLEsrowS, Mass, Aug. Q, 1856
), uESrLEsES: Nothing but duty and sympathy
that feel to communicate To others who ars afiSic,
as have been would induce ME to give this nubIie
acknowledgment OF the benefit have received from,
Prof Woods Hair Restorative When first com
menced using II my hair was quite gray and in spots
entirely bald. have now used the ebo,t
hye months and my hair is entirely changed 10 lis
original color, brown, and the new hair is over three
inches IN length on The spots where it was bald I
nave also been much gratified at the healthy mos-
tre and yigor of the hair which before was dry and
IT has ceased to come out formerly.
Respectfully, yours, &C.,
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BY Authority of the State of Georgia.
TEN THOUSAND NUMBERSi

TEN THOUSAND NUMBERsi
ONE PRIZE TO EIGHT 7YCKETsi
CLASS X,
To be drawn March Is, 1855, at Concert Hall Macon
Georgia, under the sworn superintendent
Of Col George NJ. Logan and ss
James A. Nsbet Esq. II"
This Lottery is drawn on the plan Of the Royal Lot.
terry Of Havana, Of Single Numbers.
The Manager having announced his determination 10
make this the most popular Lottery in the world
offers for March 18th, Scheme that far sur
passes any Scheme ever offered in the
annals Of Lotteries
Look to yoar Interest Eramine the CopitaLs
ONE PRIZE TO EIGHT TICKETSl
Capital, &I5,OOOi
J Prize Of. ). $4,000 {, Prize of $5, 900
do ...., 1900 do . 8,o0o
do ....,. 5000 5 do ...... 1000
10 do ...,. 500 60 do ~ 50
l2o do :...:. Is 500 Approximation
800 APPROXIMATION Prizes off,. 20
200 Prizes, amounting to $50 O.OOOf
Tickets $l0-Halves $5-Quarters 81 80,
Prizes Payable Without DeduGtionT
Persons sending money by mail need not fear its
being lost Orders puDctually attended TO. Com
munications confidential Bank Notes of sound Banks
taken at par.
~ Those wishing particular numbers should
order immediately.
.E- Tickets drawing actual Prizes are not entitled
Address JAS. F. WINTER, Manager,
mar 3-lyd&w Macon, Georgia
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By A. GREEN. Anctioueer. m

NRUSTEE'S SALE OF HOUSE ANN
building Lot, at A notion. On Tuesda,
the 4th day OF March, 1855, shall sell In front "
the premises, at o'clock, r. NJ, by virtue Of = deed
OF trust from James Muntx and wife 70 the snhse,s
Der, bearing date the 18th day Of February lss ana
recorded IN Lher j, A. s., No. ~ folios as4 aet
4e6, and 4s7, one of the land records for Woshiro
ton county in the District of Columbia. all Of I,.s
numbered i, z, . 10 II, and ~ in square numbered
tol m the city of Washington in the District of Co.
lumb'as with the improvements, which are a two,
story Frame House. "'' WV
Inc aforementioned properly fronts on north n
street, east of the Railroad. o -
Terms, cash All conveyance at the cost of IN,
purchaser Y the purchaser or purchasers shonlI
hSt comply with the terms in i've DAYS after The a
OF sae the trustee reserves the right to resell Tia
properly, AZ the risk and cost Of tile denonent LNs
advertising such resale three times in some new
paper printed in the city of Washington.
JOHN T. DONN,
~ fts Trustee. ,
81 o, A. GREEN,
~ Auctoncey.
= s=B Inc above sale In postponed until
saturday the 10Th instant, same hour, when il will
positively be sold to the highest bidder
JOHN Y. DONN
Trustee.
A. GREEN, @
mar 5-2aw&ds A,,ctioraor
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GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY, Glass ii,

Prizes amounting to $l,2l7,216
Tickets, s2o-Halyes, Slo--Quarters, S.
Certificates of packages of 2s wholes. ... $3.50 90
Do do 25 halves s. Z. Ian al
10 Do 20 quarters ~ 40
Orders for Tickets, Shares or Certificates in the
above splendid Lotteries will be promptly attended
to, and drawings sent soon az over = I n
ADDRESS II. FRANCE Il CO.,
Iep zf--ddc Managers, Baltimore, Md
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AUCTION SALES


BY "A. GREEN, LAuctioneer.
EXTENSIVE SALE OF DRY Goons
and Fancy Articles.--On Wednesd =
snail sell at the new store on Seventh street betue,
N and streets, No. 226-
ooo Dress Patterns assorted. Calico. Giuobam
Muslin Deiaines, Berege Delaines, and Linen
a'ooo yards Bleached and Brown Cotton
s1oo 81 do sheeting and Shirtng
400 Shawls and Handkerchefs
~ dozen Stockings and Socks
o. m dozen Gloves, wool and cotton
rianneis linen and oil Table Cover.
nassnet and Kentucky Jeans 1854
Floor Oil Cloth and Window Shades
Merinos, Alpacas, and Blankets
Barred and Plain Cambria &c
Inc ladies' are respectfully invited 10 attend 49,
sale OF Dry Goods, they may expect a yrsst ros 49,
Dargains to be sold They have a great chance -
supply themselves with Domestic Goods
Terms made known day Of sale.
/. - c,, A. GREEN
@l - s,pl0i Auctiouerr
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THE GREAT SERMON: RELIGION

IN Common Life. A Sermon preached before
Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Albert By Rev,
Jphn Ghirdb OF Errpl, Scotland. Published by Her
Majestys command. Price 25 cents. Sevent, thou
sand copies Of this sermon have already been sold in
Britain, and the demand continues unabated.
Memoirs of John M. Mason, D. D., with portions
of his Correspondence, BY Jacob Van vechten
The suffering Saviour or, Meditatiops on the Last
Days of Christ upon Earth. BY Rev. Fred w. Kruu,-
macher, ID. ID.
Cheap Edition Of Evening Incense BY the author
Of the Morning and Night Watches 25 cents
just published and for sale by
GRAY Il BALLANTYNE
mar 12--3t 4es, Seventh street.
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The fire on Thursday night was not caused by
the burning of shed, as stated yesterday, but by
the burning of the Office Of Mr.. George Sheriff, a
well-but structure, and handsomely furnished
Daily American organ., 1856-03-15

LYNCHBURq, November Z, 1854
From an examination of Mr. Tobass Glasses, and
from his observations and remarks am convinced
that he is a skilful optician.
]. J. BLACKBOARD, NJ ID.
PETERSBURG, October q, 1854,
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TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
"A GENTLEMAN accustomed to CORES,
g pondence wishes employ to copy or direct
letters and documents, or otherwise assist in such
matters. - ' ~
The same gentleman has several fine Rooms far
REM, nontng ON Pennsyvania avenue, at No. 88s,
well furnished. They are convenient IA Ds,to,y,
Hotel, where meals may be procured
Address q G. at American Organ Office,
dec diff
Daily American organ., 1856-03-15
MILK, PURE MILKI

J" T. take this method of informing our
w customers and others who de-
sire good article of Milk that we intend -
to continue the Dairy Business The fol- V&
lowing viii be the prices for the month---0-A-
Of March, viz:
One gallon or more, .......... 80 cents.
Hall gallon. .....................16 do
Onc q"hIt.s p..............-..-.. " do H#.E
Warranted pure and sweet when delivered
orders left with Henry Douglas, Florist corner Of
fifteepth epd G streets, will be attended to.
Dash on delivery, OF cash settlement every ten DAYS
Skim Milk 20 cents per gallon.
mar 4--eelw DOJGIAS a SMITH
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Miss Darling Is highly-gfed and accomn,;sh \
Young lady and has spoken this Poem in The above
distinguished success = f'N' -" w
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A Busy ScENE.-The vicinity Of tho Centre Mar
ket presented an unusually busy scene this MORN
ing. The farmers were in attendance in great force,
and the supply of meats, poultry, and vegetables,
very large. The same may be said of the supply
of hay, wood and other miscellaneous articles.
Business was, of course, very brisk, ard large
amount of property changed hands at fair prices.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-15

~ Single Tickets, FIFTY CENTS. .t
.-s5 Tickets admitting THREE PERSONS, Al 0o
may be Obtained at the Hall and also at the principal
Music Stores and Hotels.
For further particulars, see descriptive Pro
grammes. mnr * = 4
Daily American organ., 1856-03-15

G3A FOR SALE, "a two.story brick House
L-. and Store, containing thirteen rooms, situated
on King between Fayctte and Henry streets Alexan-
dria, Virginia
Also, for sale, or exchange for country property,
number Of other houses and lots situated in Alex,
andria, Virginia.
For terms apply to H. O, CLAUGHToN,
Alexandria Virginia,
Or DR.. L. LLOYD,
feb l4-2awu Washington City, b. G.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-15

BOOK AND JOB PHINTING,
In all its varieties, neatly and promptly |
u executed at the office Of the Amsyicap Organ, at
reasonable rates oct 8O--
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NATIONAL THEATRE.

PEiCES OF ADMISSION.
To Boxes and PaFquette so cent.
Family Circle and Galleries Ok :"
No extra charge for Reserved Seats
BOX Sheet open from 10 until o'clock Box Office
open every day
Daily American organ., 1856-03-15

Doors open at 61S o'clock, p. NJ; Curtain rises at
7s4 o'clock precisely.
mar ID
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Mem York Afo,l.e,s

Provisions are steady, and g,eneraIlY unchanped
Daily American organ., 1856-03-15

FiNE CATrLr.--Four of the most magnificent
fat cattle ever exhibited In this city were brought
here this morning from Alexandra. They were
iaised in Loudoun county, va, and are an honor
to that staunch old American county
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Jersey City News.

FRE-A fire broke out al noon, yesterday a, the sa-
petre manufrctory Of Batee and Renwick, In Wayne
street II caused by person who was passing
careiessly throwing lighted segsr upon pile of bags
OF satpetre, lying upon the sidewalk. The iames were
extpguished promptly, and before any great loss
sustained.
nEarH FROM HKAI.-A man fell in South Eighth street,
Saturday and died from the effects Of the heat 10
supposed from papers found upon his person that HE
name s Patrick Spelnsn, and that he hss brother
siding Brooklyn Deceased is about thirty years %
age, and had carpet bag nlled with clothing with
him.
BsReKS Pou RaIrRoaD-The special committee OF tbs
Jersey City Common Coussn, having In charge the sp-
plicaton through York and other streets or
Jersey City for the Bergen Point railroad reported Cd
the application At the last meeting Of the Duard
The report was received
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Fires In New York.

FIRE FoRnETn SrREn-About halt past two o'clock
yesterday morning, a nrc discovered In the
dwelling house No. 2s5 West Forteth street. owned and
occupied by william Fleming The flames were soon cx-
tinguished. Loss about $780,
FIRE IN HAMm-FouR FRAME BUILDINGS BrRu.-
About O'Clock r. NJ, on Sunday afternoon, nrs
broke out In range OF frame buildings in Fourth avenue
Of l3lst street. The re originated IRON the ch-
ney fue In the house occupied by Mr.. John Bell, who
the buildings. Much credit is due 10 Engine Com
pany No. 35, who promptly the ground and By
ndeiatgAble exertons succeeded In subdung the Gre
after II had destroyed the upper part Of the buildings
only The families occupying the houses succeeded In
saving their furniture from destruction by the rcbus
The loss the buildings will probably amount 10 81 900.
They are fully insured.
FIRE IN FrIroS SrREu-Shorty before eight O'Clock
yesterday morning, FIRE discovered the ann
floor of building No So Fulton street, occupied by James
y. Bird halter. The fire was soon extnguishcd with .
lew pals of water by the persons In Mr. Birds employ.
There mystery regarding this fire. About two wccks
ago ere discovered In the premises Of r. T. q L.
Ryder, who occupy the floor underneath Mr.. Bird. 10
cxtnguishcd before much damage done its ori-
GIN well that of this last nre, evidently tho
work OF design The matter under Investigation by the
Fire Marshal Mr.. Birds loss will amount 10 about SIS
He s insured for a., 600 ollows;-Broadway 81 500
Atlantic Of Brooklyn 81 300; 81 Marks 500 and the
Williamsburg City, 81, 500.
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Police Intelligence.

CHARGE OF FALSE PRxrEScEs.-Adam c. Rintclen. pro-
prieor Of coal yard in Twenty fourth street. taken
into custody yesterday by officer Marsh Of the Lowsr
Police Court charge Of having defrauded Thom@ Cor
out Of Goals TO the extent Of 81 900 and upwards
The complainant alleges that in the month of April lass
Charles W. Hubbard, his agent In this city, induced
sell two cargoes OF coal to defendant and his brother
Henry RAelen on tme that the amount OF the bill
672 for which the promissory notes OF the accused
taken; that the accused AFTER the purchase a
the Goals became nsolvent and refused 10 take up the
notes. and that in consequence thereof complainant
derauded out OF about 81 000 The defendants paid So46
when the bargain was made, but have never thoughe
proper pay the balance OF the gross amount,
which exceeds thousand dollars The accused denies
the charge preferred against him, but nevertheless
held to bail in the sum Of So 600 to the charge
Tm INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE CoMpANY's CAsR-Yestee-
day afternoon Justice Connolly, Of the lower Pstoe
Court decided hold Moses starbuck James A. Reg.
ma late officers In the International Insurance Company,
To bail In the OF $5 900 each 10 the cnsrge
preferred against them by Mr. Ogden the Vice presdc
OF the above mentioned corporation. The magstraaa
deemed VIM. H. Strbuck, (the of Moses Starbuck,)
innocent party IN the transaction and accordingly be
allowed him TO depart his recognzAnccs. II =
expected that an examination viii come on In the
"A lew days.
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ess "a sCsS sess sqSsr @ % 81 @ e e S put
there woad be deeriotiou amounting TO some millions Of
These corsdersons D4 othcrs Of strictly military che
racer the Department to examine with Interest al
uon between he writer's OF e Mississippi and those
o. The Pacific Ocean AZ rsahtry Operations depend ia
upon any other erc the In,ductIon OF rsay
Atlantic zland ironers; give " sense Of
isGm attack upon the most exposed portion Of our
ton should be extended to the Pacific ce,s wsreucha
moved in time and less accessible to than snems,
would be brought wisna Few days Of easy
many times greater to usttn to him would be abont equal
Of s,sss and nd % could feel entire
could reach that exposed frontier ample force could be
the results Of the surveys authorized BY Congress we
derive at least the assurance that the work is practicable
could not but entertain as TO tbs possibility Of detesng
Pacific territory through long var with powerful maritime
ss as ss
defence of that frontier and plan for the which
should ho.s oG Go with
w1n epmerss @ s and arr ad IN ahe operation Of armies
alone for the early establishment Of railroad communication
versment may constutonally give; whether shall rely
tom G hs and Gn s ss @
dpendent of aid from those Of the Atlantic slope and Mssis
asfs1es asove referred TO- are questions Of public policy
Beyond the direct employment such military
purposes has other relations the great
confederacy political commercial and social prosperity of
which essentially contributes to the common defence or
these Is not purpose to treat further than point to the
additional resources which would deveope and the increase
OF population which must attend upon giving such facility Of
communication to country tempting to enterprise much
OF which having most valuable products beyond reach OF
market
Some of the considerations which bear upon the ques
tons submitted to the committee have been briefly sug
geste do not DEF necessary to enter upon
extended argument to show either the constitutional
power OF Congress to aid the construction OF TIE pro-
poscd roads, or its duty to exercise that power.
The public mind has already formed its judgment
both these points The public press, popular assemblies
and legislative resolutions have spoken with concurrng
voice. and recent representative conventions Of the de
nocratc party at Cincinnati and the republican party
Philadelphia, hsvt with most remarkable unanimty and
emphasis declared the will Of the p ople this subject
In resolutions intended for our instruction.
The committee have deemed il their duty 10 give effect
to this general wish and have examined with much
the various plans which have from time been pro
posed They have thought proper 10 change the prov
sions of the bill referred to them very materially pre-
ferrng to make the grant directly to those companies
whose interests and well established ability give asur
ce that they press the work forward TO completion
at the earli est day possible.
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srrrossD DRovNSe.-Coroner Hills held IN inquess
yesterday, at the foot Of Beach stree, North river upos
the body Of unknown about forty ave years Of
age who was found drowned. The deceased was about
the medium SIZE and TO all appearance 'longshors
man. Verdict, "Death from cause unknown 10 The
jury"
AccuUrAI DsowSSo.-An inquest was also held up On
the body Of boy years age named Francis Cot cr
who accidentally drowned some days ago viii a en-
deavorng TO fish lemon Of the water Decea ed re-
sided al Ss4 Water street Verdict, Accidental drown
iDgn
Fatal Aoopru.--Coroner Gamble held an a1uest yea
terday, Mt the New York Hospital upon che body OF
young man named Edward Burke who died from sevevs
Injuries received the goth ut, by being over by
wagon which driven by himself Verdict IN sccord.
anCe With The Abeve Acu.
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City Politics.
MEETING OF TIN NATIONAL CLUB.

meeting of this club, which hes been organized By
the Know Nothngs to advance the interests OF their Pre
dental candidate in the coming election, held LAST
evening, at Academy Hail. Broadway Only tw, meetings
Of the club have been held and that which called
last evening for the election ofoicers Mr. H. Du-
game presided, and Mr.. Henry Ransom oncated
tary <fter the transaction Of some minor business,
Mr. Jacob Vinegar elected recording secretary Du
ring the evening, Mr.. Henry Snyuer, who had been
elected President at the former meeting OF the club b
had sent In communication declining the honor entered
the room, and rendered his resignation in person. The
club however refused to accept H. and Mr. Snyder took
the chair accordingly. Aner further busnt the
club adjourned, to swell the meeting in the Eighth ward