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many of which compounded in scientific and
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among which ere
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- Gonio Eermluge and SaualVe Pulls
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Z" 90 Fever and Ague Pills.
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:" Rogers Liyerwort and Tar for Coughs, Colds and
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Dr. CIark's Syrup Wnd Cherry and Tar, 70, Coughs,
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Cowaus LythoDtrpto for diseases of the Bladder Kid
news Stone the Bladder Gravel weakness OF the Lon
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The testimonials of the curative powers OF this
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Marsha!Ps Lniments very cheap article and posses
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Hureys new SGrsapa'ia is attracting the attention Of
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All the above mentioned popular Medicines together with
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Daily American organ., 1856-03-18
THIRTY-FOURTH CONGRE Es s.
FIRST SESSION.
TUESDAY. March Is, 1855.


A large number Of petitions and memorials were
presented and referred, in many cases relating to
private or unimportant matters.
Mr.. SUMMER submitted a memorial from the
Boston Chamber Of Commerce, asking that two
fgates be sent to the China seas for the protection
of American commerce.
Also, another from the Society of Natural His
tory o. BOSTON, tesffying their sorrow at the dis.
grace inflicted on Lientenants Maury and Gils,
and recommending the further establishment of
scientific schools for naval officers
Mr.. lVERSON gave notice that on tomorrow he
should introduce bill for increasing the pay Of
members and Senators
A number OF unimportant resolutions of inquiry
we're introduced and properly disposed Of, and a
number Of committee reports were presented.
Mr.. HOUSTON presented series Of resolutions
from the Legislature of Virginia, eondemning the
course of the Naval Reform Board, and recon
mending that means should be used to restore the
aggrieved to their rightful position.
Mr. HOUSTON said his opinion in regard to the
Naval Board was formed az early as last Noyem-
ber He felt great solcitude in regard to the wei.
fare of the navy. In the case Of Lieutenant Msury
he felt all the socitude of parent.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-18
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY. March Ia lRha-


Mr.. PRINGLE, of New York, from the Com
mittee on Indian Affairs, reported Senate bill for
the relief of Anson Dart, with favorable recon-
mendation
The bill in regard to suffrage in this city having
been postponed to this day, and being superseded
by the privileged question touching the Kansas
contested election case, on notion the further
consideration Of said bill was postponed until
Tuesday next
Mr.. BRENT0N, of Indiana, from the Committee
on Public Lands, reported bill to continue the
land Office at Vincennes, Indiana, and to ascertain
and adjust the titles to certain lands in the States
of Indiana and Illinois, formerly included within
the vincennes land district.
Mr.. Z0LLIC0FFER, of Tennessee, asked con-
sent to introduce joint resolution to furnish each
OF the new members Of the two Houses Of Con-
gress with the same number and description Of
works OF public character as were allowed to
each member of the Senate and House during the
last Congress.
Mr.. HOUSTON, Of Alabama, objected.
The House then resumed the consideration OF
the resolution empowering the COMMITTEE of Elec-
tons In the contested election case from the Ter
ritory OF Kansas, to sond for persons and papers.
and to examine witnesses upon oath or affirmation.
Mr.. SMITH, of Va, opposed the resolution, and
proceeded to discuss the various questions EN-
braced In this case
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- but use those prepared by regular physician.
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well tested and approved by hundreds of physc
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Cures all pain, external or Internal Cures Pains in
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Earache Stiff Neck Sore Throat Pains in the Bowels
and Stomach, Sudden Colds, &c.
The Pain Curer being a fine tonic mixture is also
used with great benefit for Weak Stomach and Bow
els, likewise for Fever and Ague.
Whenever you have pain, use the Pain Curer freely,
and you will obtain immediate relief Bottles 1875,
25, and so cents.
THE GREAT COUGH SYRUP.
best preparation in the world for Cough, arising
from . cold, or consumptive cough. Bottles 50
TO CURE wHOOPING COUGH.
Use DR.. Roses Whooping Cough Syrup II is the
only reliable remedy for that distressing and often
fatal complaint Price so cents.
TO CURE GROUP.
Dr. Roses Group Syrup has saved the lives OF
thousands Of children: 2t cents bottle.
TO CURE NERVOUSNESS.
The most wonderful preparation to allay all ner.
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Nervous Cordial. so cents bottle
TO CURE KIDNEY AND BLADDER COM
PLANTS
Use Dr. Roses Bucher Compound. 1t also cures
Dropsy. so cents bottle.
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DR.. Roses Golden Pills sare the only remeuv .vs
Falling of the Womb, Weakness, and General Debil-
ity. so cents a box.
DR. ROSES FEMALE PILLS
Are the great regulating Female Pills. 25 cents
q box.
DIR. ROSES SARSAPARILLA COMPOUND
Should be used by all females, as it strengthens
and nyigorates the constitution purrfes the blood
and removes all eruptions from the skin Qthri
bottles 81, small bottles 80 cents
TO CURE DYSPEPSIA,
Use Dr. Roses Dyspeptic and Liver Compound
so cents bottle.
TO CURE BILIOUS HABITS.
Take DR. Roses Ant. Bilious or Railroad Pills
They carry of all bile. 1211 and 25 cents box
These Pills are called Railroad Pills because they
go ahead Of all other Pills in removing bile bad
colds, and all foul secretions from the system.
Sold bv ID. 8. DYSON,
O. STOTT CO.,
w. H. GILMAN,
j. w. NAIRN,
PATTERSON a MARIN
ID. B. CLARK,
~ II. Fl. MCPHERSON,
w. T. EVANS,
KIDWELL q LAWRENCE,
J. b. MOORE,
Washington, ID. O.
g# j. l.. KIDWELI,
Georgetown
And by all dealers in AleIandria, Virginia.
iy 11--eo6m
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IMPORTANT TO GENTLEMEN.
Great Inducements for yOu to Call and See.
nNHE undersigned gives notice to his friends and
u the public that he has just received his stock
OF Fall and Winter Goods comprising all the latest
styles and colors of Cloth, Cashmere and Vestines
which goods will be made up to ORDER in the most
elegant manner, as he has some Of the best workmen
in the United States at work for him. Being agent
for Scott the reporter OF fashions you may rely upon
getting the,most fashionable clothing
READY-MADE CLOTHING
of his make, such Over Garments, frock, dress,
and business Goats, Pants, and Vests, from medium
to very superior quality.
All the above Goods win be sold at very low prices
for instance whole suit, Coat Pants and Vest for
the small sum of $l5.
Overcoats, beautiful style, from $40 to $40
Pants, do do do to 10
Vests do do do Q so to 10
He respectfully solcits call from all. In want Of
Clothing.
FURNISHING GOODS,
such as Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Stocks, Handker.
chiefs, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c.
p. w. BROWNING,
Under United States Hotel
Between Sd aud AZ streets, Penn. avenue.
noyT-H
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Correspondence.

a8w WAsHISGToA, February 20, 1855.
Understanding that it is your intention to repeat
at Baltimore and Richmond the address to be de-
lyered by you in Boston, on the anniversary of
Washingtan's birthday the residents of this Dis
trict hope that it may be agreeable to you to crafty
them by repetition of it here at such time as may
suit your convenience.
The desine has been so generally expressed to
hear you upon topic of so much national interest
that the undersigned make the request, in the full
belief that they speak the wiahes Of the entire
community.
Signed by Hon. w. L. Marcy, James Guthrie,
J. O. Dobbin, G. Cushing Judge Wayne, Senator
Cass, the Speaker of the House Of Representatives
and fifty or sixty Senator'S, Representatives, and
citizens, public and private.
Hon. EDWARD EVERETT. &t
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REPLY.
March IA. ls66

WAsHIAGTQs, March Ia, 1856.
GENTLEMEN: Your favor of the goth of Februa-
ry, having been forwarded To me from Boston, was
not received till some time after its date l feel
greatly honored by the wish expressed by you that
! would repeat in this city the address delivered
by me in Boston on the 22d Of February on the
character of Washington. On my return from
Richmond 1t will give ms great pleasure to comply
with your request. 1t Is not at present in my pow
er MI the day. but it will probably be in the last
week in March.
The address is to be delivered in Richmond ard
elsewhere in aid Of the fund for the purchase of
Mount Vernon. Should it be deemed proper by
you to have tickets of admission sold, it would
crafty me to have the proceeds applied in that
way. s{t5
remain, gentlemen, with the highest consider
astion, faithfdly yoHrs,
EDWARD EVERETT.
Hon. w. L. MARCY, and others.
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FOR SALE.

GiB Eighth street, between X and L streets, lot
fronting 25 feet Eighth street with depth Of e8
feet inches. 1t is within square of the Northern
Liberties Market, in good neighborhood and in a
dy-improving part of the CITY, and presents in
ducements to those wishing to build family resi-
denoe in good location.
For terms, &C., apply to
ROBT. A. PAYNE, Druggist
Corner 4th street and Massachusetts avenue.
iauQ O. & = n /. I. : +
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CITY INTELLIGENCE.

THE ELxcrros BILL-The Star is determined to
pervert the facts in relation to the election bill and
the action of the court last summer. The court
made no decision in the Gruen case but left the
whole subject 70 the commissioners Of election
This fact Is well known to our citizens
Why viii the "hero of Matagords" persist in
his misrepresentation Does he believe that the
people of Washington are devoid of any know
ledge Whatever in regard 70 their own affairss
NATIONAL THEATRE. - Mr.. and Miss Richings
made their debut last night TO full house, and
popular opera " The Child of the Regiment in
which Mr.. Richings sustained the part Of Car
touche, and Miss Richings the part Of Marie.
Miss Richings possesses voice Of great sweet
ness, which has been highly cultivated Her man
ner is peculiarly charming, and actress she is
excelled by very few persons Of her age. She was
warmly encored In several songs, and at the close
of the flag scene the applause was rspturous
The Rchings appear again tonight in the ope-
ratio play Of the Prima Donna, and a Roland for an
Oliver, to conclude with tableaux in which Mr..
Richings will appear as General Washington, and
Miss Richings as the Goddess of Liberty.
Nh. DEHPsrER's CoScERr.--Mr. Dsnpster's last
concert viii be given this evening at Carusi's Sa.
loon. As singer of Scotch ballads he is unri-
vailed, and enjoys reputation in this respect as
wide as the bounds Of the Union,
Mr.. Dempster's concerts are invariably attended
by the elite of the population Of the country, and
comprise large portion of the intelligence, worth,
and talent Of the American people.
FR0n KASsAs.--A gentleman just arrived from
Kansas reports that Gov. Shannon in returning
from w ashington, was occupied twelve days in
reaching the border of the territory from st. Louis
In consequence OF the obstruction to navigation by
the ice. He was three full days detained on the
river bank. The State legislature had assembled
before the governor reached the place Of meeting,
and our informant says he has no doubt, Judging
from the information he obtained there, that be-
fore now the officers of the new government had
been arrested by the federal authorities.
Senator Douglas, It is said, will receive the vote
Of Ohio In the Cincinnati Convention. Mr.. Doug
las promises to be formidable rival of Gen. Pierce
tor the succession,
We are requested to state that there will be a
meeting of all persons interested in the delivery Of
Mr.. Everetts address, and the object for which it
Is suggested the proceeds should be devoted, at
the Smithsonian Institution this evening at five
O'clock, for the purpose of making the preliminary
arrangements. Ell 8f4&
Daily American organ., 1856-03-18
RoTHWELL'S HOUSE FURNISHING
STORE.

STORE.
Seventh Street, next to Odd Fellows Hall.
"HlS Store occupies one of the largest buildings
- in the city, and contains very large and varied
stock of Furniture and Housefurnishing Goods, of
almost every description, including China and Glass
Ware, Wood and Willow Ware, Clocks, &c, which
win be sold as low they can be purchased else
where, viz:
Parlor Furniture, in sets, and in separate pieces
Chamber Furniture of all kinds, including enan,-
elled Cottage Sets
Dining Room Furniture, Extension Tables in
walnut and mahogany, Sideboards, &c
Office Furniture, Desks and Writing Tables, Lii
brary Cases. Chairs, DC.
The Childrens Department. contains variety Of
articles of utility and amusement
Baskets, fancy and common, in great variety
Oil Cloth and Carpeting Door Mats, &c.
China Tea Sets, Vases, Mantel Ornaments &c.
Persons desirous to examine to purchase any
articles in the Furnishing line are invited to call and
see for themselves. A. ROTHWELL
dec 7--eotf if .yF#
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A FEW FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE.
:" q. HOOD, 41S, PennsyIvania ave.

= Os "oVDt FICt NFNHSyTVNnIN ave.
lAs nue., between Four-and-a-haf and ~
Sixth streets, Washington, has on hand very G1A.
good stock Of superior Gold and Silver GAASzh
Watches also, extensive assortment of very rich
fine and fashionable Gold Jewery He has a good
stock of Gold Guard, Vest and Fob Chains, Gold
Lockets, Seals, Keys, and complete assortment of
Spectacles.
Every description Of pure Silverware manufactured
10 order in the best style
He has also good variety of Silver-plaied Goods
and Fancy Articles and is determined to run off this
fine stock to make place for his spring supply with
in the next thirty days. and will therefore oftr them
at such unprecedented low prices that no permanent
or transient dealer Though they pretend to sell at
cost shall sell cheap, either here or else
where
Please cssl at the sign of the large Spread Eaels
and large Watch. mar 1--dlwif
Daily American organ., 1856-03-18
EOR SALE or RENT-A three-s

EOR SALE Oh RENT-A three-story
IL House on the corner of Penn. avenue and 18th
street The first story would be rented separate from
the other part of the building, and could be made
good business stand. The second and third story has
three rooms in each story, and good garret and
kitchen. Inquire within.
Also, for rent long room, 25 by IS feet in the
third story, and one room in the second story of the
house Seventh street. tive doors south of Odd Eel
lows Hall For terms, apply to Mr.. HANSON, 90
story, or Mr.. SENS, lst story. sep 90
Daily American organ., 1856-03-18
kAn ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE.

kAn ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE.
oOO This tract binds about thyee-Guarters of
mile on the railroad, and about midway between
wood and timber the balance in clearing well fenced
and small cabin on the place:
This tract will be divided to suit purchasers Terms
will be made easy Any one desirous of purchasing
will call upon the subscriber No. 548 Pennsylvania
avenue between First and Second streets west Wash
ington city. II. N. GILBERT
ie N-eotf Land Agent.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-18
COMPOSITION ROOFING.

ID RSONS in want Of Roofs for their
buildings will find II to their advantage TO call
on 2: Mackey by mail or in person, corner Of Fourth
and streets north, or at Office corner Of Seventh
and ID streets, No 300 The Roofngs warranted SUI
perior to any in in the District and one-third
cheaper. Iti the principal roof used in other cities
All orders either from city or country promptly
attended to by PHILIP MACKEY,
Corner Of Fourth and streets,
Agent for WHITE h CO,
jan 31--3tawsm Baltimore
Daily American organ., 1856-03-18
FISH STANDS.
UyHE Fish Stands in the several Market

j houses viii be sold in pursuance of law on the
following days, viz
In the Centre Market, on March o.
In the Eastern Market on March 2s.
In the Northern Market, on March 2S.
In the Western Market on March 81.
All those stands in the several Markets not taken
and paid for by the present occupants previous the
above dates VIII be sold to the highest bidder ON the
respective dates named.
BY order of the Mayor. mar J-eotd
Daily American organ., 1856-03-18
FOR RENT,

AA One Of those very convenient and
IA comfortable three-story Brick Houses, with
basement above ground on street north, near
Fourth street west To good tenant the rent will
be moderate. inquire next door of ID. A. Csrdwell
Esq, or Of JN0. II. CLEMENTS,
mar l3-6t~ No. $50, / street.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-18
FOR SALE
FOR SALE,
3zA Nine convenient DWELLING Heus.s
ilil and 600 feet Of pronrd a,,;tahI ~. L:I Sts


AA Nine convenient DWELLING Houses
nsA and 5000 feet of ground suitable for buildings
thirty per cent. less than cost-As believe ~
builders OF this city, mysefincludcd have agreed /,
build no more houses without some little reinunera
ton for their own labor and To show nv sincerity Il,
the case offer to sell, in order get clear and wind
up my business
OF those handsome and well-bnilt three-story-
andattic Brick Houses; also, Building Lots: ala.
Cottage House, surrounded by shade trees-a,l
situated in square 452 leading from Sixth to Seventh
streets, on Massachusetts avenue
Also, that handsome and convenient block of ibrce
story Houses, four in number, on Sixth street be-
tween ii and / streets -
Also, the corner Ground, about 5000 feet all IN
square 453. Nm 80 ~ ~ +
With the exception of this ground, believe. mona
can be purchased in those squares for less than al
per foot. $3.50 y
The houses are all occupied by good and prompt
euants at an aggregate of ~ 400 and can easv
be augmented TO 900 without any other improve
ments 70 the property, and will sell separately or
together. !" ~, - -
10 those wishing safe investment here ia a good
chance liberal credit viii be given on part of the
purchase-money.
Inquire Of the subscriber on the premises
mar lI--otdGlawtf s j. II PHILLIPS
Daily American organ., 1856-03-18
BROOKLYN ORrHopARDrc INSTITUTION,

April, 1854.
After most careful examination Of Mr.. j. Tobias's
Glasses, am enabled to testify that their hardness
clearness, polishing, and exact optical shape render
them particularly recommendable to those whose
merely optical impairment of the eyes In want OF
such auxiliaries. consider, moreover, Mr.. Tobias
fully qualified to determine the focus of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
means Of his optometer In addition, I can further
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some of my pa.
tients with Glasses, to their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, M. D.,
college OF SURGEONS Enaland Member Of the Med.
ical Society OF London, and Of the Pathological So
ciety of New York; late Surgeon of the Royal Or
thopadic Institution of Manchester, England, ard
Surgeon of the B. o. Institution.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-18

- WATERFORD 1854
Prof Q. J. WooD: With confidence can recon-
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and many oher preparations of the day. all to no eff
fect. Since using your Hair Restorative nv hair
and whsters, which were almost white. have rradu-
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more applications will restore them to their natural
color 1t also has relieved of all dandr,rff and
unRleasaDt itching, 50 common among persons who
perspire reviy. J. c. KILBY.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-18
NORFOLK, VA, July 81. lS!

NoRFoLK, Va, July ~, 1854.
In the experience of even two years, / have found
great difficulty in obtaining Specacles that were e1-
actly adapted to the weakness of my sight This inc
convenience Mr.. Tobias seems to have removed for
the present by the substitution for me of better and
more suitable Glasses. Taay are clear, chrystake,
and comfortable to my eyes. would commend him
to those who, from age or other infrmity, require
artificial aid in this way. j. j. SIMKINS, M. b. .
SIR: The pair of Spectacles you furnished me yes
terday particularly satisfactory to me- They are
very decidedly the best possess and am the owner
of eight nine pairs, carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended to me on
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with your remarks and directions on the treatment
Of the eyes, for the purpose of preserving and impro
wing the sight.
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor Of O., Louisville, KY
Mr. j. TOBIAS.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-18

TO THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON.
MIDWIFERY.--hIr BANGS, Profess
lvl sional Medium, would respectfully inform her
friends and the public, that she has removed from
her late residence to Twelfth between and Streets
by tenders her thanks to her friends and customers
for the liberal patronage bestowed upon her. and
hopes, by her attention and assiduity to business
merit coptinuance Of public patronage.
Refers to DR.. Hogan and DIR. Fairfax, Alexandria.
IAN .
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BY BARNARD a. BUCKLEY,
Georgetown.
TRUsTEE's SALE OF VALUABLE

u Improved Property in Georr etowp.
On Friday, 2sth March, at o'clock, p. M. we will
SELL in front OF the premises, by virtue Of deed ~
trust dated 18th February, 1858, duly recorded a.
Brick House and Lot being part Of Lot AZ Theckels
addition to Georgetown, fronting twenty-three feet
on south side of Bridge street. near the Markehouse
and running back - feet TO the property Of Mr.. j
Georgetown. :" -
Terms; one-fonrth cash; the deferred payments
in six, twelve, and eighteen months bearing interes
and TO be secured satisfactorily e
D. w. EDMONSON. Trustee.
BARNARD a BUCkEY.
feb 29-eo&ds Auc,;an..
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CHAnIrsrowN. M.ss Ano . 70,

CHARLEsrowN, Mass Aug. 9. 1855
GENTLEaEN: Nothing but duty and sympathy
that feel to communicate to others who are afflicted
asi have been would inddcs noe to give this public
Acknowledgements OF the benefit / have received from
Prof. Woods Hair Restorative When first coni.
menced using it my hair quite gray, and in spots
entirely bald. have nowused the Restorative about
i've months and my hair is entirely changed to iis
original color brown, and the new hair is over three
inches in length on the spots where II was bald
have also been much gratfed at the healthy mo;s-
ture and ygor of the hair which before was dry and
1t has ceased to come out as formerly.
Respectfully, yours, &c,
4a Mrs. II. A. SToDDARD.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-18

The Nicaragua Line is withdrawn for the present,
in consequence Of the extraordinary conduct of
Gen, Walker, in seizing or taking by force the
property Of American eitizens