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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDi

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 80 HOURS TO CINCINNTIn
CHICAGO 4 MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ TIE only Railroad Route from the Loroey
r,ur v,ou M ~ ~ 70 me Atlantle
SH- The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
s the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily G5undays excepted) at o'clock, a. m ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
81. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only IS miles
rom ST. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE.
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving st. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 2, a m, take the cars at Alton al
10, a. m, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time to take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST, Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, p. M, take the at Alton Saturday ex
cepteD at p. M, in time for the evening trains
rest.
THIS line via Chicago and Mississippi Illinois
Cent? al and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from 81. Louis TO points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids as well as
to points on the Illinois river at and above Pekin.
The trains OF the 9. and M. railroad connect at
Carlinvilie, Virdcn, Springfield and Bloomington
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Wavery
Danville, Terre-Haute, Pekin, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville,
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle.
Gs- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets TO
Chicago, can be had at the Offices of the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
Va TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices OF
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
L. HEATING, Sup't G. az M RR
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ID ARE PENSION BOOKS. Lands In
III Illinois 10 Soldiers of the Late War giving
the names of each soldier 10 whom patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
district for services in the late war, with Eng
land the description of the of land granted
10 each, with toe date OF the patent; the company
and regiment in which they severally served and
by whom each patent received single
copy for sale.
Old Pension Rolls of Indiana and North Caro-
lima.
List OF Pensioners of the United States under
the ACT of 18th of March, 1918, showing the rank
and line in which each served.
Virginia Muster Rolls.
Virginia Pay Rolls.
List OF Rejected and suspended Pensions, with
The reasons tor the rejection or suspension. 4
For sale in Washington by
TAYLOR 81 MAURY,
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Il for the current year. The list is open
and every subscriber OF SIS so will be entitled TO
|. An impression of Plate, by J. t. Wllinore,
A. r. A, from the original picture, by J. j. Chaon,
r. A., A Water Party"
H. volume containing thirty Wood Engra-
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byron's
poem of Child Harolde J" 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 valuable work
of art from one OF the public exhibitions.
Statuettes in bronze of Her Majesty on horse
back, by I. Thorneycroh.
Copies in bronze, from original Model in
liefby X. Jefferson of The entry of the Duke of
Wellington into Madrid
Statuettes in porcelain paran.
Proof Impressions of large Autograph, by L II.
Mcguire, alter the original picture by w. T. Firth,
h. A., The Three Bows" from Moiere's "Bour-
geois Genthomme."
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR & MAURY, Booksellers. Jan. %
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CLOTHING.
A Complimentary Card and Invitation TO
the Public.

A Complimentary Card and Invitation TO
the Public.
ssVXTHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
w DRED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, | will trade one hundred dollars,
and when | have earned one thousand dollars,
| will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
increase my business and capital in proper
ton" | will never take credit give my
promise TO pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. ! will keep down my ex-
penses, and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income, and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring as well as the import and export trades
during these last five and twenty years, have en-
abled G GEORGE p. FOX, u. S. A., u. S. N, Tailor,
and l'lnventeur DIES Modes, 10 progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling vest pattern
in Wall street a few years ago, 10 be the present
sole proprietor OF the rs feet front by l05 feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. 32i BROAD
WAY
Ii is also equally true that with money, cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGEP p. FOX-has, during the
past few months made extensive purchases, at
rulnously low prices, OF fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE VESTINGS,
CASSIMERES,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on Importation. and from respectable
city merchants, who are IN want of discounted
money at any price or loss owing 10
stocked market and the circumstances of hard
times, CA. ID. lS54)
FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-whe most thankful
TO the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for at all times sell
ing the most fashionable of Custom Pattern, and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Coats, Overcoats, Vests, Paniaioons
Cloths, Cassimeres, Velvet Vestings, &c, &c, and
is determined not 10 be outdone in libera,y OF
dealing, nor undersod by the least the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined,
10 the best of his ability, 10 employ meritorious
laborlng class Of Journeymen Tailors and others
who are suffering dreadful prvatons for want OF
employment, and therefore offers on and after
this date, until The beginning of the year 1855, the
resources of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free of profit on the cost of all his goods,
combined with his ow gratuitous services, 10 his
friends and the public, 10 be considered as sort
of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
exampleizing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers OF the Army
and Navy, Bankers Foreigners, Citizens, the pres
cnt imperative duty Of solvent tradesmen and
merchants 10 employ their fellow men. aid and
assist the inauguration OF a better state of trade
all over the world from The commencement OF the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
i've. | am, fellow-cilIzens, Representing one OF
the links OF Commerce) yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged,
GEORGE p. FOX,
United States Leader of Fashions,
= ~. Headquarters No. S2l broadway,
s L. s. GEORGE p FOX.
=. '...E Dec 10
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THE NATIONAL HOTEL.

IN this city, will be re-opened for the re-
i ception of guests on the 27th OF this month
The removal of the Kitchen from the basement TO
the rear of the building, and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly TO the
convenience and comfort of its guests. Thciable
Will be furnished with the best the markets can
afford and served in the best style, and no expense
or labor will be spared 10 render The house, in
every respect, equal TO any in the country. The
subscriber, therefore trusts that generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended TO the house. Persons de-
string to procure rooms for the winter, can do so
al any time after the goth, by calling at the Hotel
+. ID. WILLARD.
Washington city, November Ia, 1854.
Nov left
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Nd Ing Expedition.-Personal narrative of ex-
oratons aud incidents in Texas, New Mexico,
California, Sonora, and chihuahua. y J. K. Bart
lett United States Commissioned during that pc
Rod, IN Two volumes, with maps ano illustrations.
The Hive of the Bee Hunter, repository OF
Sketches, including peculiar American character,
scenery, and rural sports, by T b. Thorpe, author
o. Tom Owen, The Bee Hunters, &c, Illustrated
by sketches from nature.
Farmingdalc novel, by Caroline Thomas,
Our Parish. or annals OF Pastor and People.
Just received and for sale by
IL, FARNHAM,
Corner OF Penn. avenue and 1lth ST.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-19
CASH MUSIC AND PIANO STORE
OF
HORACE ~ATERS
No 333 broadway, New York.


HORACE WATERS
No 333 broadway, New York.
OPPOSITION TO THE COMBINATION.
MUSIC AZ GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE COMBI-
In bination of Music Dealers. 20 keep up the
prices OF noacopyright music against the interests
OF Native Composers, and their refusal to extend
TO Mr. WATERS the courteses of the trade, he is
making immense sales--havIng abundant evil
dence that he has public countenance and sup
port IN his opposition to the Great MONOPOLY and
in his efforts TO 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. He has also
made Great Reduction in the Prices oil Pianos,
Meodeons, and Musical Instruments Of all kinds
Superior toned 81 Octave Pianos for SITS, 5000,
and 1925 interior of as good quality, and instru-
ments as strong and durable as those which
cost $500. Pianos of every variety OF style and
price, up TO $1,000, comprising those of Ten diff
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 Eolean Patent)
Secondhand Pianos at great bargains Prices
from $40 TO $780, Melodeons from five different
manufactures, including the wel-known S. D. &
H. W. SMITHS Melodeons, Quned the equal tenn
permanently The Best Make In the United States
Prices S45, $50, S75, 500, Sis, SIPS Sl35, $3.50
Smiths Double Bank Melodeons' 5000. Each
Piano and Melodeon guaranteed. The best terms
TO the trade, schools, &c 121 per cent discount
TO Clergymen and Churches. All orders promptly
attended to. Music semitic all parts Of The coun
try, post paid, at the reduced rates. General and
select Catalogues and Schedules Of prices of Mu
steal instruments forwarded 10 any address free
OF charge Feb 16-d3m
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4 RRIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile

n
N and other Books.-Odds and Ends from an
old Drawer, by Werdna Renyu nj. ID.
Pippins and Pies, by Stirling Coyne.
Charade Dramas, for the drawing room. ~ Anse
Bowman.
Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages OF I4tera
ture, by the Rev. Robert Arts Wienolt
Heir Of Selwood, by Mrs. Gore.
Matilda Lonsdale, the eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams.
z A Tour rouAd my Garden.
Hildred, the Daughter, by Mrs Newton eros
and.
Eastwood Priary, or Mortimers College Life.
Horses and Hounds, practical treatise on their
management, by Scruiator"
Outlines of Chemical Analysis, prepared for The
Chemical Laboratory al Gessen, by DR.. Heinrich
Will; translated from the German by Daniel Breed,
M. d.. of the United States Patent Office.
The Forest in Exile, by Capt. Wayne Reid.
On Sale al TAYOR ~ MAURY'S :,
Jan. "a Bookstore, near 81 ST.
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A MERICAN ENGINEERING, Illus
IA traled by branches of mechanical arts, sta
uonary, marine, and locomotive engines, manu-
featuring machinery. printing presses, tools, grst,
steam, saw, and rolling mills, from buildings, &c,
Of the newest and most improved construction
by G. Weissenborn, Civil Engineer; parts one
and two now ready. ST each. Sole agents for
Washington, TAYLOR IL MAURY,
Anr Ia Bnnksfnre near OH
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UTANTED--A Situation as Teacher of
wv English, Mathematics, and Latin; also, the
rudments of Greek, il desired All OF which will
be taught in the most approved manner
The applicant Is an experienced teacher, OF
good address, and will furnish the best references,
both in regard TO character and ability.
None but liberal salary need be offered.
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK,
Dec Sill Piusfeld, Massachusetts.
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COURT OF CLAIMS,
Washington City, ID. c.
n addition TO the Practice of Law ms here

n addition TO the Practice of Law, ms here
Il toiore, in all the Courts OF the District, and in
tue Supreme Court of the United States the I'M
dersigned will devote himself assduously 10 the
Prosecution Of Claims against the Government,
in the above Court, established in this city by act
OF Congress, approved March, 1859 which has
cognizance Of all claims arising under the Consti-
tuition, or founded upon any law OF Congress, or
upon any reg ulation Of an Executive Department,
or upon any contract, express implied, with the
Government ofthe United States, or any of It's Of.
fcers or agents. When the claim is established in
this Court aud an appropriation made by Congress
for the purpose the claimant will be paid al the
Treasury OF the United States.
All Claims against the Government must hence
forth be prosecuted in said Court, aud not before
Congress as heretofore.
M. THOMPSON,
Aaorn>y and Counsellor at Lar,
WASHINGTON Cry, D. G.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-19

TINE COMING STRUGGLE.-The Com
i ing Struggle among the Nations the Earth,
or the Political Events of the next Fifteen Years
described in accordance with Prophecies in Eze-
KEEL, Daniel, and the Apocalypse.
Reprinted from the sixtieth- thousand London
edition. For sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Bookstore, near Ninth street.
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TAYLOR g. MAURY'S DOLLAR LET
i ter balance, in universal use. Price 81.
April II Bookstore near 9Th 81.
r IMPORTANT HOO NTY-LAND BoOK.-

II IMPORTANT BOUNTY-LAND BOOK
i Just issued second edition of Triplet's Pen
sion and Bounty. Land Laws, containing The new
bouniy-land act of 1855 and embracing digest OF
all he laws, decisions and forms relating TO pen
sions; 10 officers and soldiers of the revolution,
their widows and children; 10 army and militia
invalids and their widows 10 navy and ma rine
invalids, their widows and children; and 10 bounty
lands provided for By every act from the R-volu-
lion 10, and including that Of March 3, 1855 SO
arranged as TO be intelligibie TO every claimant.
This work is highly recommended by the Com
missioner OF Pensions. Price 50, mailed free TO
any part of the United States, Except California;
TAYLOR i MAURY, Bookstore,
April 81 near 9th ST.
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nAPER moIsTENER.--A New Inyen-

DIAPER MOISTENER.--A New Inven-
il ton for Mostenlng the leaves OF Copying
Book, Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Molsien-
ng the Fingers when Counting Bank Bills; also
useful for various other purposes. II will be
found an indispensable article for every Desk. 1t
is perfectly simple and cheap, and mus, come in
10 general use.
ions Of the Press:
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A new and very neat USE
full invention for moistening post Office stamps,
envelopes, sheets in a copying book, counting
bank bills, &c. This does away with the disagree
able method OF molstening stamps, &c, with the
ongue Ii is patent article, vary simple and
cheap, and will be universally adopted as
t is seen.-Bos.on Transcript, Sept. 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A new invention for mois-
ening postage stamps, envelopes, sheets in
copying book, counting bank bills, &c. The
common way Of mostening stamps with the
tongue is very disagreeabe and inconvenient;
also the usual way of weuing sheets in copying
book, by using brush which has To be dipped in
water, is inconvenient and very Sifiicut 10 give
paper an even moisture, which is very desirable
for copying letters. This article obviales these
difficulties, besides being useful for various other
purposes. Ii is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general USE Boston Post,
Sept, 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER-A newly invented and very
useful little continuance for moistening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wetting sheets IN
a copying book, &c. Ii costs but little, and will
save the tongue good deal of unpleasant work.
Boston Traveller, Sept, 1854
Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Jan. II BOOKSTORE neat Oh
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NEW AND IMPORTANT BOOKs.-Is.
i VI ra..l AMI Iha E..niilas In LIE Lac. Ii.

In rae and the Gentiles, by DIR. Isaac Da
Costa.
Paley's Evidences of Christianity, with Notes
and Additions, by Charles M Marine.
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association of London.
Words 10 Win Souls twelve sermons by emf
nent Dvines OF the Church of England.
Letters and Remains of the late Rev. w. H
Hewtson, 2 vols.
The Works Of the Rev. Edward Bckersteth, l6
vols.
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF the Rev.
VIM. Jay, of Bath.
Scripture Testimony TO the Messiah, by John
Pyne Smith, ID. ID. For sale by
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
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TNAKE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
i others are reminded thai the following list OF
articles of The very best description, and
he purchased from the subscriber on low terms
any other house in the city. A large assert
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils of all kinds. Queensware
Paints, Brushes
Camphine Clocks,
Varnsh, Lamps,
Turpentlne Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Chronicles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &c, &c, &c
Goods sent 10 any part of the city free OF
charge Country dealers will do well TO call
o. S. WHIT i.ESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden & Withers's Bank
Mar L. (Star)
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MRS. BEECHER STOVES NEW

M rs. BEECHER STOVES NEW
QNl Work.-Tbe May Flower and Miscellane
GUS Writings, by Harriet Beecher Stowe
The Country Neighborhood, by Miss T. A. Du-
pny, author OF The Consprator, &c. &c.
Fosters First Principles of Chemistry, illus
truted. Adapted specially for classes
Tri-colored Sketches in Paris during the years
lS5l-2-3
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
April II near 9th st,
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TAKE NOIlCE.
II RAVE now on hand large assortment
1 OF every description of Speciacles, from the
lowest price TO the very best quality used, and
having been for long time engaged in manulac-
turing. aud adjusting Glasses for the difficult
anddeective visions, therefore can with confidence
guarantee 10 benefit and improve the sight of all
who need.
Call al AIS, Pennsylvania avenue, Sign of III
arge Spread Eagle A, o. HOOD.
Feb Organ.l
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LAW NOTICE.
Brown, stanton. md Walker.

WIN 7. BROWN, FRED. p. STANTON,
w and J. KNOX WALKER, have formed
partnership for practising law in the Supreme
Coun OF the United States, and the Court OF
Claims in Washington, and in the Courts of Ten
nessee. Offices in Washington aud Memphis.
One of the parties will always be found at either
place, and letters addressed 10 them will receive
nrOmpt attention. Anrl Zl-Ifen1
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-19

A NEW WORK by HENRY ROGERS,
IA author Of the Eclipse Of Faith" entitled A
Defence OF the Eclipse OF Fasth by its author, be-
ing reJoinder TO Professor Newmans "Reply;n
and, IN order TO give the American public the
whole matter at glance, there is included in the
same volume the Reply TO the Eclipse Of Faith, I"
by +. w. Newman, with his chapter on the "MoraI
Perfection Of Christ"
For sale by GRAY " BALLANTYNE,
Seventh stre.t
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AGENCY.-The undersrrne

~ ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
" most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
rends and the public in general, here and esle-
where, that he has opened Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
menls or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
ands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
end 10 Tire buying and selling of real estate, the
renting OF houses and a 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
rtreet 1EM
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. G. Dobbn Secretary of the Navy
Hon. j. Davis, Secretary Of Var.
N. Callan, esq, President of the Board Of Conn
mon Council
Gen. John M McCalla, Attorney at Lam.
James III. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Redjal State Department
SAMUEL @. TAYLOR
Jan 17--u
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ME! LIME! LInEi-To PIasterer.

imE! LIME! LINEi--To Plssterers
IL and Bulders,--We have now on hand, at
SEELfS Patent Kilns, one thousand barrels OF
Lime, and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which We will sell on the best terms.
We would call the particular attention OF Mas
terers TO this superior article Of Lime ID il free
from coal cnders or other sediment il being
burnt altogether by wood which makes II a yery
superior siticle for pasterng, white coating, and
hard finishing
Give us a CALL and you shall be pleased.
>. J. SEELY ~ co.
July 27-tf
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NEW YORK, May 2, iS53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, merchants Exchange,) for the
transaction of general brokerage business
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 2l--u EMANUEL X. HART
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Ew EDITION OF DICKENsAS COM
~ piete Works--The complete Works Of
Charles Dickens, in FIVE volumes; price 81 So
The Missing Bride, or Miriam the Avenger, by
Mrs. Emma d. Z. N. Soulhworih; paper 81,
bound 81 25.
The Pickwick Papers complete, so cents
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR &c MAURYS
May 81 Bookstore. near 7,b 81