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DENsiON LAWs--Ihe last edition, COM
Il piled by the Commissioner OF Pensions in
1919. In addition, the resolutions, laws, and ordi.
nances oitlc old Congress, showing the pay To OF.
hcers OF the lne and the stah OF The army the hos
pita department, aud medical stan, aud of the
quarierInasier's department; haEpay Of the line
under the resolve OF October 2lsl, 1850 under
other resolutions, officers, TO officers OF themed
teal department and medical staff, chaplains; and
commutalIon pay under the resolution of March
22d, 7S3i together with. the names OF the officers
OF The continental line OF the army in all the States
who served 10 the end oil the war, and acquired
the right OF communication pay; with the names OF
officers killed IN baIIl-, or who died in service
Price 81 f; sent Postugc Tree TO any part OF the Uni
ted States. For sale al
TAYLOR ~ MAURYS Bookstore,
Feb Ia Near N nth street
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CASH MUSIC AND PIANO STORE
HORACE WATER
No 333 broadway, New York.

IAoEN-ACI "ATEHS
No 333 broadway, New York.
OPPOSITION TO TIE COMBINATION.
MUSIC A. GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
NOTW THE COMBI-
IN bination of Music Dealers . keep up the
prices OF nov copyright music against the interests
OF Native Composers, and their refusal 10 extend
10 MIR WATERS The courteses of the trade, he is
making immense sales-hayIng abundant, evil
dence that he has public conntenauce and sup
porl n his opposition 10 the Great MonopoIy 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 one Of the largest and
best selected in the United States. lie has also
made Great Reduction in the Prices OF Pianos
Melodeons, and Musical Instruments Of all kinds
Superior toned ~ Octave Pianos for Sl75, 5000
and S225, interior of as good qualify and inslr-
ments as strong and durable as those which
cost S30O. Pianos OF every variety OF style and
price up 10 81 900, comprising those OF Ten dit
ferent manufactures; among Them the celebrated
modern improved Horace Waters Pianos and
the first premium Eoean Pianos Of T. GILBERT
Cos. make Owners of the Hcolean Patent J
SECONDHAND Pianos al great bargains. Prices
from $40 Ia $50 Melodeons from i've difleren M
manufactures, including the welknown 5. ID. &
IL. w. Smiths Meiodeons, Uuned The equal tenn
permanently The Best Make IN the United States.
Prices S45, $50 SIS, 500, Sis Sl25. Sl35, $50.
Smiths Double Bank Melodeons' 5000 Each
Piano and Melpdeon guaranteed. The best terms
10 The trade schools, NC la per cent. discount
10 Clergynen 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 and Schedules of prices OF Mu
seal Instruments forwarded 10 any address free
OF charge. Feb lG--d3m
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NORTH AND SOUTH, by the author of
IN MARY Barton" The Moorland Cottage, >
Crawford &e. 37i cents.
Kings and Queens, Life in the Palace by
John ) @. Abbott, new edition, just received and
for sale by X FARNHAM.
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DIAPER MOIsTENER.--AN New unyen-

DIAPER MOISTENER.--A New Inyen-
il ton for Moistenlng the leaves OF Copying
Book Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Moisien-
ny the Fingers when Counting Bank Bills also
useful for various Other purposes. il will be
found Indispensable article for every Desk. 1t
is perfectly simple and cheap, and must come in
TO general use.
The following few complimentary opin-
ions of the Press:
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A new and very neat use
ful invention for moistening post Office stamps,
envelopes, sheets IN copying book, counting
bank bills, &c. This does away Uth the Disagree
able method Of moisenng stamps, &c. with the
ongue. 1t Is patent article, vary simple and
cheap, and will be universally adopted as soon
is seen.-Bo@iom Tyonsc, ip, Sept. 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER new invention for mois-
ening postage stamps, envelopes, sheets in
copying book, counting bank bills, &c. The
common way OF mo stening stamps with the
tongue very disagreeabIe aud inconvenient;
also the usual way of weltng sheets in copying
book, by using brush which has Ia be dppes in
water, - announcement and very difficult 10 give
paper an even moisture, which IL very desirable
Tor copying letters. This article obviaies these
difficulties, besides being useful for various other
purposes, Il is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general USE Boston Posi-,
Sept, 1871.
useful little contrvsnce for molsienng postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wettng sheets in
copying book, Nc. Il costs but little, and will
save the tongue good deal of unpleasant work.
Boston TrareLer Sept, 1854.
Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR 81 MAURY,
Jan. II bookstore nra Oh =.
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GRACE LEE, by Julia kavanah, author
VI Of Daisy Burns, Madeleine. Nathalie, NC.
The summer Land; a Southern Story, by
child Of the sun Just published and Tor sale by
X. FARNHAM,
April 10 Corner Penn avenue and lItb Al
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EARL 0F CARLIsLE,s DIaRY.-

EARL OF CARLIsLE,S DIARY
IL Dlnry Of Turkish aud Greek Writers, by the
Right Hon. The Earl OF Carlisle, edited by g. c.
FELTON,, Greek i, ofe>sor in Harvard University
The noble Earl y well aud lavorabIy known in
this country, having travelled here " lille he bore
the title OF Lord Morpeth. aud his work will be
read wlh great interest 10y all who have devoted
taking place in the Eastern World The period
embraced IA hts journal Is one Of deep signii.
canoe, bei.g at The very commencement OF hos.
ullle-, aud The prrsons introdd ed have since
played eminent parts in THIS terrible historical
tragedy. Professor FELTON, ha. added full and co.
pions notes To the American eduion, and IL. work
- beautifully illustrated. IL wilt hereafter he re.
garded rs valuable, historical record OF this in
erestrng period.
Just published and for sale Ivy
X. FARNHAM,
June IL Cor. / ~. and Penn av.
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NEW YEARS PREsENTs.-M. w
IN GAIT IL BRO. will open his day a msgnf-
cent assortment Of Watches, Jewelry. Silver Ware
and Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, 10 which
they invite the attention OF purchasers
NJ w. GAIT " BROTHER,
Jan 3-3t Penn. av. betw 9th and 10th -
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TRAVELLING and Packing Trunks OF
IL all qualities---A large variety constantly on
WALL g. STEVENS.
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ATCH ES, JEWELRY, SILVER
w aud Plated Ware Reduced Prices.--In
anticipation OF the approaching dull season, we
ofrr our entire stock of elegant Gold Watches.
Rich Jeweiry, Pure Silverware, &c, at greatly
reduced rates.
Perrons would do well 10 examine our assort-
ment, which is by FAR The largest most fashionable,
and besi selected ever offered 10 customers.
NJ. w. GAIT IL BRO.
324 Penn. avenue, between 9Th and 9th streets.
Feb l6-3tf
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nLAlING CARDs.-W. q. IA NTZI NIGER
Il has just received very large assortment OF
the best American, English, and French Playing
Cards OF every Descriptions, aud al the most rea
sonabe prices, Wholesale aud retail.
STATlONERS HALL,
Adjoining kirkwood House.
Dac 7-1awow;F
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NNE JEW bGLKI.-l have just received
IL new supply of the latest styles of welry
aud have Just finished u fine lot OF pn e silver
ware, such ~ Tea Sets, Goblels. Cups, Spoons,
Forks, Ladies', Butter. Fish and Pie Knives
Napkin Rings, &c., Ne. All OF which will sell
al much lower prices Than i usually asked for the
same quality OF goods at other embellishments in
this CITY, aud Will warrant every article as repre-
scented al time OF sale. Ill. o. HOOD,
dis Penn avenue hei wern "A and 9Th streets
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SlTUATlON WANrED.-By a Young
~ frenchman, who comes we'll recommended
as waiter IN hotel or family, or Yaiet de Cham
bye. Apply at this Office.
Mar 10
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kS. COWDEN CLARlN Fps new Novel;
vi The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Influence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author OF The Complete
Concordance 10 Shakespeare
Tegg's Dictionary OF Chronology.
Lectures M the True, the Beautiful and the
tiood, by NJ Cousin; increased by an Appendix
On French Art; translated Ivy %. w Wight
TAYLOR " MAIJRY'S
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M Rs. u. Il. ALEXANDER can accom-
1Vl modate n few Gentlemen with Board; or
Lady and Gentleman, on | street between 9Th
aud bh, No. 5t2 The House il situated a short
distance from the Patent Office and other Depart.
ments. Nov i0-tf
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dune sILvENw AKE.--A slagnlIic.n

Fem. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel
Aug yu--lw
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r5NHE ART UNION or LONDON. plan

Agent Tor Washington,
TAYLOR 81 MAURY,
Jan. II BOOKSTORE nra- Oh
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TT. czz=x-zxx1 NEW YORK TO AND FROM
81 .E1Ie..S1ka3ks ALBANY AND rhOY--On aud
after Monday, May S, 1854, The trains will yna as
(allows
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and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on importation. and from respectable
city merchants, who in want Of discounted
money al any price or loss, owing TO over
stocked market and the circumstances Of hard
times, "a. ID. lS54)
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WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 20, 1855
Apr 2l-lawim
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-11-22
TUESDAY, NOV. ls, 1856.
The Dccayins Charter Oak.

At Hartford, Conn.,, there has been much dis
cussion recently. and one or more city meetings,
concerning the propriety of having the body of
the Charter Oak tree put up in the place where it
| grew, there to 60 to gradual decay. Another
meeting for discussion will be held this MONTH
Waterbury, Conn.,, american.
the last discussion upon proposition so mon
strous! Better, far, fire it, and dance funeral
dirge around it, as the savages do around a
captive chief better let it be split into chairs
for Governors, or Whitfield into walking sticks
for all creation, better bury it, better anything
rather than this barbarous usage of standing the
tottering old stump up, and exposing its decay to
the passers-by. Rottenness is repulsve rather
than inspiring. We have heard of heather being
left unhonored above the sod, and of felons being
left to rot upon the gallows-swing; but the
Charter Oak is a patriot-one of Connecticut's
hero chldren--in the wild old times our fathers
tell US of, she folded the Magma Charta of the
Colonies in her bosom, and shielded the feeble
settlers against the mighty power of British
wrong; she has held up her giant leaf-harp to
the winds of two hundred rocking years; and
every return of our country's natal day, her old
voice has rung with new paean, and she has
waved benediction that Liberty might last
forever! Let her not perish in unworthy decay
upon that grassy mound make of her miserable
remains some disposal worthy of her Wadsworth I;
worthy of her name and fame.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-11-22
MONDAY, NOV. II, 1856.
How's Illinois I?

Yes, that's the question. Men hold each other
by the button-hole at every corner of the streets
whispering the query in each others ear, and
there is no reply. Hundreds of Democrats have
surrendered their bets, conceding the State to
Fremont while now the Democrats claim it with
u wonderful tenacity. Illinois presents more con-
trasts than any other State in the Union. In the
northern part of the State, there is intelligence
enough to illumine Erebus; while in Egypt dark
ness is so thick that you can cut it like cheese,
and Buck Africans so many that Slavery would
be insrodaeed tomorrow if they did not fear it
would be ro5bing the poor South lel
40 We yesterday received the Galena Advertiser
Of the 18th, which gives the returns as nearly
accurate as possible from the nine districts.
They foot up thus Buck Africans, Al ,l8S ;
Fremon. and Freedom, &c, ,952; difference, 1926.
Wait, gentlemen, recol.eot it has only been two
weeks since election; don't fret ! We'll know
soon how it stands; meanwhile we hope as much
as anyone that Arnold Douglas is defeated he
has been running at loose too long already; We
want to see the mischievous little runt shut up.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-11-22

\ SCAMP ADRoAD.-Tho Minnesota iiepubup-
lican says, few evenings since, about 10 O'Clock
lady in Minneapolis, whose husband was absent
was reused BY loud knocking at the door. The
lateness of the hour made her timid, and she
cried out I" Who's therc?' No answer, but con.
tinued knocking. Again and again, she demanded
who it was, and with the same result. Pretty
thoroughly frightened, she screamed for help
and attracted the attention of a neighbor who
hurried to the spot but the rapper had disap-
peared. As substantial evidence that it was no!
the work of the spirits, there was found in the
morning the tracks of a Big boot on the fresh
banking, and one Of the blinds had been re-
moved.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-11-22
Preaching Politics.

The following anecdote, which We clip from an
Eastern paper, illustrates admirably the sensi-
tiveness Of some of our Democratic friends, who
think if minister says s' thou shalt not oppress
thy brother," that he is shrieking for freedom
in Kansas, and who imagine, if he gives out as a
text " thou shalt do no wrongs" that he must
have some Of their multiform sins in his eye, and
is making dab at Bully Brooks--so they yell
about political preachers! Read it and sec if
you can not see some of these, who when their
consciences trouble them lay it all to the minis
ter
Some years since--so the story, runs substan.
tial farmer in the State who was Federalist,
had servant man who was u violent Democrat.
The farmer wont to attend church himself, tried
hard to prevail upon his servant to do the same.
But in vain. He persisted in spending his sab
baths at home. On being asked nhy be was so
opposed to going to church, his answer was, be-
cause the parson is forever preaching politics.
The farmer thinking that that argument would
be overcome, if he could once get bis servant to
hear his minister, hired him on a certain Sabbath
morning to go. On returning home the servant
said. There. it was just told you it would
be; all politics from beginning to end" "No,'
sand the farmer, g not 81, there not one word
of politics in the whole discurse." Yes," said
the servant " there was the text was politics.
s. why what was it p" said The farmer. ssTh;s,' -
said the servant: If the Federalsts scarcely be
saved, where will the Democrats appear" s'No
it was not, was the reply, s' 'on the contrary, ii
was, If the righteous scarcely be saved, where
shall the ungodly and the sinner APPEAR 81
know it,'' was the answer, 's but darn him, kaou
tchot he meQnt.'' t@ 3- '
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-11-22
The Weather.

We are haYing glorious weather just now.
Yesterday Cid Sol put on his summer smile
again, and beneath his genial rays new life
seemed to be impaired to everything and every
body. A few more such days as yesterday will
have q tendency to disloeate the ice which has
beea gorged near Hastings, thus enabling the
boats to visit our leyee again this season. 1t is
hoped that this may bo the case, as there is an
enormous amount Of freight, belonging to our
merchants, which is still back-the non-receipt
of which will be a serious drawback to them.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-11-22
Wind and Water.

One of the members of the Lower House of the
Legislature of the State of New York rejoiced in
the name of Bloss. lie had the honor o. rcpres.
euting the county of Monroe, and if his sagacity
as legislator did not win for him the respect Of
his associates, his eccentrcities often ministered
to their entertainment. One day in the midst of
a windy harangue, that had become intolerabls
for its length and emptiness, 'gassy' member
from the metropolis stopped to take a drink of
water.
.sMr Speaker, call the gentleman from New
York to Order!'
The whole Assembly were startled and stilled !:
the member from Now YocS' stood aghast, with
the glass in his hani, while the speaker said
'The gentleman fsom Monroe will please &c
state his point of order.'
To which Mr.. Boss with great gravity replied.
Il submit, sir, that it is not in order for wind-
mill to 60 by iDdter!'
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-11-22
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE!
The Rice House Destroyed-Less about $40, ZOO

Our citizens were startled yesterday morning
about l-2 O'Clock by the cry of fire. which
arose from the discovery of flames issuing from
the upholstery room of Messrs. King Rich's
Furniture Establishment, ON 81. Anthony st., in
the building known as the "Rice House.'' The
fire originated near the stove in the third story,
and probably caught from the fire of the previous
day. In few minutes after its discovery, the
devouring element had assumed its control, and
though hundreds were promptly on the ground,
resistance was entirely futile, and all hands
| set Immediately at work to save the property in
| the burning buildings.
Much property was rescued from the flames,
but all the magnificent carpets and other wares
| on the second and third floors Of King & Rich's
| were destroyed. Two buildings were entirely
consumed: ono occupied by King & Rich, and
the other by Messrs. u. G. Taylor & Co.'s bank
and Sanborn & French's law Office. The flames
communicated to the adjoining building (Which
was occupied by Mr.. Michael Jones as hardware
store), but in this building they were arrested,
doing comparatively little injury.
The Rice House was owned By Messrs. Myrrick
and Armstrong: the former was insured for
$500. Messrs. King & Rich were insured only
$4,000 on their furniture: their loss is between
So 600 and l0.O0O. Isiessrs. Sanborn & French
had been insured, their policy haying expired the
previous noon. Their loss is $4O0 or $500.
D. c. Taylor & Co. succeeded in getting out
two safes, containing most of their valuables.-
They, however, will lose some $500 or $500-no
insurance. Mr.. jones' loss in removal of goods,
&C., will amount to about $3.50. The building
occupied by Mr.. Jones was owned by A. Vance
Brown, Esq, and was insured for $4,000, which
will cover the loss. The Hook and Ladder Co..
were on the ground, and rendered such aid as
facilities would allow. 1t is perhaps but simple
justice to say that had it not been for the energy,
industry and vigilance of our citizens, Mr.. Browns
building would have been totally destroyed.
The Rice House was one of the Oldest brick
buildings in town, and was once occupied by the
Territorial Legislature. 1t was also, occupied
by the printing Offices of the Chronicle and Reg
lister and the Democrat.
We hope our City Fathers will hurry up those
engines. This is the only large FIRE that has oc-
CURED recently, but the wear and tear, the loss
and waste, scorchins and stealing which always
attend conAagraton, cannot occur too seldom.
We understand that several arrests were made
by Officer White, of persons engaged in IS saving
things"
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-11-22
Hope In the Darkest Hour.
BY w. AUG. CRoYYUr.

When Loves fondcst tohon
Shall perish unblest,
When kind words sp, ken,
But spoken in Jest,
When smiles the fevest, Cd
And pleasures seem past.
And friends yod thought truest
Are tickle at last,
Consider,
Remember!
Each cloud has . lining Of light
As the song Of the thrush
To the prison Is DO ne,
As the sun-glances blush
On the cheek OF the mprn,
So let us love our friends
Thro' fortune and fail; tlss
Ycs-ssfn spite of tb ir tollies,'
Jes-f0laes 0ssd alt! 14siF
Be gentle; 81
Twill beck.n the erring ones right;
Be hopeful;
Each cloud has lining OF light!
What IL some stars OF morning
do fall fIom on high?
Millions yet are sd,rpns
The brow Of the sky
E'"n the fallen are brough.
To the crystal caves,
AND their sweet smiles caught
In mirror OF waves!
Fear never
Some star will illur,ine your niGhtI
Hope ever,
Each cloud has q lining Of light .t
AS the coral reefs-drift,ng
Where waters Hash bright ......l. g
Keep lifting, and lifting
Their gems to 'he light, ..
SO Love. Truth. Devotion,
Aid sweet coral smiles, gt +. s-Er !
On the crest OF Life's oCeaa
Are tulding their isles:
Look forward -.-. ...,...
promising future is bright!
Look star-warG! ... .. =
Each cloud has a lining OF light!
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-11-22
An Excitin. Race for Life In CaIIfor ala.

The Shasta Republican states that a short time
since one Of the stages which run upon the Yreka
Road left the Pitt River Station on its way from
Yreka to the valley. The coach had no passengers,
and was driven by Jared Robbins, familiary
known among the drivers as "Curly jerry
After leaving the Pitt River Station, the road
passes over stretch Of thirty miles through
wilderness in which no water can be obtained,
and without white inhabitant. A great portion
of this distance is through timber or chaparral.
After proceeding several miles over this lonely
and deserted road, shower CT arrows was sud-
denly poured in upon Jerry from the thick bush
es which lined each side of the road. Wounded
in several places, and with many arrows sticking
in his clothes and flesh. Curly bnt the whip to
his horses, and commenced race for life through
an ambu.cade the extent of whish he unable
to determine. The afirighted horses, hit with
several arrows, bounded over the ground-fyng
with sucn rapidity that the vehicle threatened
every moment to capsiZe smash in pieces
against the stumps and rocks. From every bush
and hiding place capable of concealing foe.
Jerry received fight of arrows. At length a
small prairie was reached, clear and open, afford
ing no lurking place for the terrible savages.
Fortune favOrs the brave, and fortune favored
Jerry. In the middle Of this prairie the coach,
which had received maEy severe shocks, suddenly
broke bown. Jerry, bleeding from many wounds,
hastily jumped from the box and comm enced
HlteHN, HlS uOIScS TOii Tie NCilClcs MS dCtlOn
was observed be the Indians behind, who with
thousand yels sprang from their amhuscade and
charged upon him. But Jerry was in time. He
| sprang upon one OF the horses, and, leading the
others, again commenced running the gauntlet
for life. The prairie was passed and the team
! again plunged into the dangerous chappara.
The ainbuscade still continued, and Jcrry's cloth
cs became fairly riddled with arrows, even to his
| gloves. But although covered with blood, he
continued to urge on his horses, encouraged at
the thought that every bound brought him nearer
Hat Creek Station. AS he drew near this post,
the shooting gradually slackened, and Jerry final
ly arrived ut the door more dead than alive. hav-
ing ridden through an ambuscade ten miles in
length.
messenger was Immediately dispatched to
Shasta for a surgeon. DR.. Raymond left the next
| day to the relief of the wounded man. Although
| the driver had sixteen wounds, none Of them, we
| are gratifed to learn, Is mortal, and he is now
| considered in far way to recover.