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u Among the items OF expenditure. Of the
city OF Boston, for the wear ending April 70 lS57
IS me following - Food for squirrels SO 27 ,,
squirrels are encouraged on Boston Common. and
ipal laws ~
IL A fisherman at Cincinnati, a few DAYS
SINCE named Mark, fell into the river from raft
s anu was rescued Il ON drowning by dumb lad
The ungraiefui scamp, as soon a, he retained the
Ian' seized the poOI mute, and beat him severely
SeVeTai persons near BY, seeing the affair. gave
Ihe wretch such ducking that he begged for
drowned "6 A'0"'
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FURNACES

w. FURNACES.
Il hi attention of the community generally, and of
honse builders Particularly is invited To the EEY-
STONE HEATER, lately patented by J. d. Green
OF Philadelphia.
All persons interested are solicited to call at our
store and satisfy themselves of the superiority of
this Heater over all others in So successfully
have the principles of combustion been applied in il
construction, that although u presents a radiatIng
surtce of one hundred and tfty square feet II re-
CURES thirty per cent. less coal than any furnace
heretofore manufactured.
Every improvement that an experience of thirty
years IN the furnace business could suggest, has
been applied IN the production of the Key stone
Heater, and ts proprletors feel assured that for eff
cheney and economy Of use IT Is unsurpassed.
SlBLEE Il GUY,
No. go Pa. av., bet. 10Th and II SITS
Exclusive Agency for the sale Of the
au l-F6 S2m Keyston Healer
Intel .M6 W2m: l. Mon, T& Th2mJ
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CELLING OFF!-sELLING OFF!M

Having determined to make change in our present
hrm II becomes necessary To close out our present
stock entirely, we shall therefore commence from
this day to offer our stock al prices utterly regard
less of cost.
Our assortment is complete, consisting Of Per
fumery, Toilet Goods China and Bronze Ornaments
POrtemOnnaIes, Card Cases. Books, Busters. Bss-
kets, Engravings, Desks, Work Boxes. Door Mats
and endless variety to all of which we invite the
attention Of the public.
III , No Humbug.
Persons indebted will please settle 10 at once an
the present arrangements must be closed.
III. J. MCLAUGHLIN & CO.,
"a %, bet. 9th and 9th SITS.
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Balance remaining with the Company s2s ,o57 o.
S5S,N57 N

The business of this Company will compare favor
the United States.
From the st day of August, 1855, in fifteen months,
up to the st day of November, 1856, the premiums
and interest received amounted to the large of
four hundred thousand one hundred and eighty five
dollars and sixty eight CENTS with the pay ment OF
losses and expenses of one hundred and seventy
seven thousand one hundred and twenty eight dol
lars and sixty -One cents.
With these evidences of success and good man.
agement, the Directors feel justified in soliciting
share of public patronage believing that the security
offered Is ample, and that all fair claims will he adj
lusted more according to equity than legal technical
tiles.
The Company is prepared to issue policies against
loss or damage by fire on
DWELLINGS, FURNITURE, MILLS, MAN
UFACTORIES, WAREHOUSES;,
All descriptions of BUILDINGS and their contents;
or all kinds of MERCHANDlSE,t trans ported by
VESSELS, STEAMBOATS, CANAL BoATs, RAILROADS,
and the usual conyeyances to or from portion OF
EUROPE AND AMERICA,
and on the hullS of STEAMBOATS, navigating the
Western Waters.
The rates OF premium will be rs low other com
panles, and IN fixing them every Improvement in
construction and arrang oment will be taken into
slderatIon.
AL Losses speedily adjusted and promptly paid.
Office, northwest corner Pennsylv ay enue and
nth street, Washington City, ID. G.
Insurance may also be affected at the Homs OEcs,
nsrthtcsT corner WalHxt and Second streets,
PhiIddelphta,
And in other principal cities OF the United States
by authorized officers of the Company. ap3
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
(AmerI
sc 2-eOln

The subscriber gives notice that he continues To
manufacture his large Iron Pumps. They are strong
snd SUBSTANTIAL, and Will raise water one hundred
feet perpendicular. For information refer Won TO
the inhabitants who have used them and two ofthem
may be seen on street, between l2th and 18th, one
at the of and 18TH one near the old CAPITOL
IN deep well, two on VIrg ina avenue, between I'd
and ith streets al put In operation by order of the
Mayor of Washington. He will dig and dee
wells, build esterns for rain water put In operation
itydTauilan Rams, and repair old pumps Of every
commodated az the shortest notice by calling on the
subscriber IN WashIngton. ID. c., No. 463 Virginia
avenue, near the Carroll Place.
sc 2-eO2n FOSTER HESSWAw
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PROPOSED DATES sAIIINe

For freight or passage, apply to
EDWARD X. COLLINS, No. IS, Wall street,
New Yorx.
BROWN, SMILEY L CO, Liverpool.
STEPHEN kENNARD CO., q, Austin
Fnars, London.
y: 6. WAINWRIGHT & CO., Paris.
The owners OF these ships will not he accountable
for gold, silver, bullion specie, jewelry preoious
stones or metals, unless bills Of lading are signed
therefor and the value thereof expressed therein.
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EVENING STAR.
From Alexander Smiths New Book of Poems I
BARBARA.

tFrom Alexander Smiths New Book OF Poems
BARBARA.
On the Sabbath-day,
Through the churchyard old and gray
Over the crisp and yellow leaves. | held my rust
And amid The words Of mercy, falling on my soul
M, ~. NE OF ms, atom, -, .. ..
Mid the upward streaming prayers. and the rich and
stood careless. Barbara.
Ny heart was otherwhere
While the organ shook the air.,
And the PRIEST, with Outsprsad hands, blessed the
people with prayer;
But, when rising to go homewsrd, with mild and
Cleaned face of airy beauty with iii HEAVENLY ey "a
Cleaned and vanished in momet-O that face was
Out of heaven. Barbara.
OpslIid psid face.
q earnest eyes of grace,
When last saw thee dearest. 1t was in another
You came running forth to meet me with my love-
The ut,sr Of lHs long White dress, then all wa. lost
IN mist
A purple stain of asonv was on the mouth kissed;
That wild morning, Barbara.
searched. IN my despair,
sunny noon and midnight air;
LIQUID not drive away the thought that you were
o many and m.any winter night sat when you
My worn face buried in my hands, beside the fire
Within the dripping churchyard, the rain FLASHING
on your stone, f-s
on were sleeping, Barbara.
'Mong angels, do you think
vi the ~ eclOGs golden link
ieaspsG around your happy arm, while sitting by
Or when that night Of gliding Dance of laughter and
guitars, WIN
WAS emPhed Of its music, and we watched through
lattice haTs,
The silent mldnisht heaven creeping DER us with
Its stars,
Till the day broke. Barbara
In the years I've changed
WIG and lar my heart hath ranged.
Ana many SINS ard errors now have been on me
But to spa have been faithful, whatsoever good
lloved YOU, and above my life still hangs that love
Your love the trembling rainbow. the reckless
cataract
Sill love you, Barbara.
Yet. love, am unblest;
With many doubts OppIest,
wander ike a desert wind, without place of rest
Could bnt win you for an hour from of that starry
shore, ''
The hunger OF my soul were stilled for Death hath
told you more
Than the melancholy world doth know; things deeper
thsn all lore
You could teach me, Bartara.
In vain, in vain in vain
You vii never come again.
There troops upon the dreary hills a mournful fringe
of rain:
The cleaning closes slowly round, loud winds are
Round selfish shores for ever means the hurt and
wounded sea.
There Is upon the earth peaoe in with Dee.h
and thee,
Bsrbara.
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MARION HARLAND'S NEW BOOK
WI " Moss Side" by Marion Harand, author of
" lone" The Hidden Path" &c Price 81 Is.
Nothing need he said to awaken an interest in
new book by this charming authorizes. Forty seven
thousand copies of her " lone" and &" Hidden
Path" have been sold by her American pu bs hers,
and the demand nj present a constant and regu lar
as ever. In Europe they have with still greater
success. No other American suthoress las yet been
hoGored by republication IN the LeIpsc edition Of
the advance sheets Of Moss Side" unite In the
opinion that II - superior to both OF Marion far
lands former productions IN interest, sty lie, and
popular tact. IL full of incident of an ex citing
nature, while the plot IL better and sy sematI
cal arranged.
Just received, and for "a lie at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore.
afr
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MAGNOLIA HAMS.
Nl 500 CHOICE MAGNOLIA HAMS.
We are just opening, and we guarantee them un-
equalled by any Hams in this city.
They were cured in Maryland expressly for our
sale.
IDNo authorized agents:
jy25 Corner Vermont avenue and 18th 81 rect.
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Opening NO NEW ACCOUNTS.

w nave conc uded to open no more new accounts
on our books after this date, and earnestly request
ali persons that have unsettled bills with us which
1sye been rendered. to call and close them without
ueIIaI, OF lhelr accounts must be- discontinued.
IL we take this occasion to retuIn our thanks
10 our many customers who make their purchases of
US lor cas and also those who have kept bills with
US ana paid them promptly when presented. All
such accounts we shall be pleased to continue and
nope by giving our strict attention to business and
keeping al all times we assorted stock ofdry goods
OF the best class TO merit their increased confidence
ana patronage, believing that the change in our sys-
tenn VIII enable us to purchase our stock on much
better terms. and will prove greatly the advantage
OF our customers as well as to ourselves. We invite
al cash purchasers to give n call before making
their selections rs can show them at all times one
among the best selected and assorted stocks goods
to be found In this city.
COLLEY Il SEARS,
Sc 9-eo6t 523 9TH ST. three doors from pa ay
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These ships having been built by contract expressly
Tor the Government service, every has been tab
In their construction also their engines to in
sure strength and speed, and their accommodations
for passengers are unequaled for elegance and CON-
fort.
Prioe OF passage from New York TO Liverpool, in
hrst cabin, 49, IN second d. ST5; exclusive Of
extra SIZE state rooms, SS25. From Liverpool to
New Ork, 81 and ~ guIneak. An experienced Sur
geon attached to each ship No herths be secured
until paid for The ships Of this line have improved
water-tig hit bulk heads
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r. MoVA Wu prrrpsox
Having moved into the new Store, 1905 Penn
avenue, north side, between Sd and AZ sts., n.
mas Just received an extensive assortment of ~
CLOTHS, CASlMERES, and VESTINGS M
OF the latest patterns. any of which will be MT
maize up IN his usual fashionable style. s-AA.
lie Is Also receiving large assortment of q EN-
TkEMEN'S APPAREL of every description,
FANCY ARTICLES, 10: all of which he ote 8
on accommodating terms TO his old customers, and
others who may favor him with call. T-eolm
A Il COST.-Having determined to confne our
"a business exclusively tn the coach and cabinet
branch OF the TRADE zinc udng Bar Iron and Stee)
we OF er our present stock of BUILDING HARD
WARE, CUTLERY, AG RICULTURAL
GOODS, &C., &c at cost to close out.
All such goods must positively be sold and If not
entirely closed out by the 18th December will be dis
of merchandise.
An examination of prices will convince purcha sers
that on such goods there is chance for good invest
ment.
With increased facilities in the branch of he trade
TO which we sha hereafter devote attention, both
as to quality and quantity, solicit the increased
PATRONAGE OF consumers In full confidence that prices
will be satisfactory.
ELVANS 4 THOMPSON,
5S Penn. ave., bet. 9th and 10th SITS.
(Amerlcan, lnte& Marlboro Gazette)
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81 STILL LIVE"
AND will not he Outdone by any in the Painting
Line Having secured the services of an expe-
rsnced Sign and Ornamental Painter, am pared
to do SIGNS, BANNERS, TRANSPARENT
ClES, & c., In the latest sty les.
Also: continue to do HOUSE PAINTING,
GLAZING. and GRAINING in 81 periOr manner
streets. ~ "
4-eOtf NJ
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Miscellaneous.
CA d E NC AVN

u
VISITING, MARRIAGE. AND BUSINESS
ChRDS ENGRAVED and PRINTED in the FIRST
sy OF the art, at our Fancy Store, No. $40 Penn
sylvanla avenue, between 81 h and 10th SITS.
sc 9-eolm HUTCHINSON h MUNRO.
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS FOR
~ GENTLEMEN.
ALSO, SOMETHING FOR THE LADIES.
Il. J. STEER, MERCHANT TAILOR, No. 488 It'll
street, Washington, is now ready to exhibit a.
his new Fall and Winter Goods.
Gentlemen will please call early and select M
choice sty les. NM
In the making up and the trimming of all .-AR.
work sold at my store. guaranty n superior style
and ample satisfaction to the purchaser.
The advertiser, having the agency for the sale of
Wheeler Wilson's nlmitable Family Sewing
Machines, would confidently recommend them 10
the ladies', and 10 al others engaged In msking nm
ladies' and chldren's Clothing, and in Shirt-makinx
as hey ond all controversy superior to any other in
existence Full instructions are gwen and entire
operator. " VII"
LADIES' m want of really good Sewing Machine.
so Ho well 10 call at my store and see for thsR-
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A IL. MARL0W'S

4 III. MAREOW'S
"A. CHEAP BOOT AND SHOE STORE
No. +86 Pennsylvania arsnue.
take this opportunity of informing my customers
and the public IA general that have on sale - SkD
and French CaIfskn Patent I.esthefY
Cater at $3.50, as good are usually Sold
a. S. and good Calf skin Boot at 3 50 aides
GaIters at 81 y, fine Morocco BuskiUs ats !. and
Al other Shoes, such az Boys, Misses, and Chill
drens, cheap In proportion. Call and see for your
selves Don't forget the place, No. AS Pennsy Iva
nitavenue. between Sd and IA streets.
m q On frn
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nAILY LINE FOR EDWARDS FERR'
" AND LEESBuRG. Va. via Chesapeaka an
LNALL STYLE FOR 1857,

Now ready at STINEMETZ'S, 2os PepnsyIvania
avenue, near the corner of Thir-
teenth. the most popular Fall styles RsfSkI
of Dress. Moleskin HATS, to e.
which he invites part ocular attention. 49,
Having established the cash sys-
tenn, and finding 1t to work well, he 49,.
will continue To make a discount OF q
l21f per cent. pom the actual market u
price, making the hat sold for 81 land
not unfrequenty for So for the low price of SSSn
slight variation in quality for S. and for $3.50
superior quality for the money.
A good assortment of FELT HATS. CAPS, &c.
always on hand, b. III. STlNEMETZ,
aug 2l-tf 2S Penn ave. near 18th street.
A NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS WHO ARR.
h1NTERESTED-We have now on hand a sup
ply of our celebrated Burton and xxx Ales, which
were brewed to our own order, expressly for the
sout hern trade and which, will guarantee keep
any length of time, even in the warmest of weather.
All lovers of good Ale can be accommodated with
the above at our Depot, 81 Green street. George
town. DC. Army sHINN.
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L Loss AND DAMAGE ny FfkE,
THk fbR! F$i 0ETaE $S1EzHt5ND INLAND
FARMERS AND MECHANICS,
U X A Z CO M p NY,
OF PHILADELPHIA,


FIRE. MARINE, AND INLAND INSURANCE..
Authorized Capita!------Sl ,2Oooom
AVENUE AND 18TH STREET, WAsHINsroH.
DIRECTORS.
Hon. Thos. B. Florence, Charles Dingee,
George H. Armstrong, Thomas Manderheld,
george Helmb9!d, 7. Carroll Brewster,
THOMAS B. FLORENCE, President,
EDWARD X. HELMBOLD, Secretary.
LOCAL SURVEYORS.
p, Charles Walter, No. S7 street, opposite City
John N. Thornton, corner LIST street and Virginia
James Williams, No. 2 ~ street.
wanna avenue.
MARINE SURVEYOR.
opposite National Hotel. ''''" '''n0''
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT.
John Thomson.
A"ts s,,i Capital and Szs@s Of
Invested in Bonds, Mortgages, and Good Securities.
The following statement exhibits the business and
condition OF the Company to November I, 1856:
Premium received OH marine and inland risks to No
IRE premium. ----- ----- .---- 1876 81
interest on loan.---- ----- 8,74 ~
Total receipts ---- S4Oo,ls5 6s
Pad marine losses. S64 ,4N o.
PaId lire losses. Observation-Disclosures S,7S 50
Expenses, salaries, and commits
sions.- 45,489 10
Reinsurance, return premiums,
and agency charges.-- 27,474 So
-sl7,la 81
Ralancs remaininS With tba Counonx 5000 NJ, q,
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s. WALKERS
PORTRAIT AND PICTURE GALLERY,
OdeOn Hail. corner ~ st. and Pennsylva av enue.
8. WALKER has fitted up the above spacious
apartments at very great outlay of capital thereby
rendering his establl shInent OF tile most com
plete and handsome In the whole country. He has
large Gallery for free exhibition Of upward of aO
hne OIl Paintings, by some of the best ancient and
modern masters, to which he intends To add fresh
impOrtations. =. WALKER has also fitted up a com
for ladies'. and purchased the finest possible nstru
ments and engaged first class operative artist to
assist hun in the department for taking all kinds Of
PHOTOGRAPHIC, AMBROTYPE AND DA-
GUERREOTYPE PORTRAITS, from tho
smallest miniature 10 size Of lQs.
cess with the art of Painting, of which he has had
IS years experience, and whose specimens Of life
port rats may be in some Of the first fami
lies OF the city, as we'll as those exhibited in his
Gallery, he Will be able, by the combination of the
two 10 produce portraits that have never been ex-
vas and boards prepared ty himself OK Expressly for
the purpose.
Particular attention paid to the painting OF Por-
traits. Miniature or ifssize, from small pictures Of
desedJed friends.
photographs taken from corpse,. or sick persons
Committees and classes taken in any number in
groups, and any quantity of copies from the same sold
at agonable charges.
Licensees painted on Copper for Tomb Stones.
Valuable OIL Paintings, and Old Family Pc traits
carefully back lined and restored to their original
freshness.
Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully solicited
to call at the Gallery, book store
entrance ~ street. two doors from Pennsy lvania
avenue, Hu6m
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WASHINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY.
w CHARTERED BY CONGRESS.


This Company is now prepared to receive appca-
toEs for iNSURANCE'ON BUILDINGS, MER-
CHA Disc, DC, at the usual City rates, without
any charge for Policy, at their Office, corner OF
Tenth Street and Pennsy lvania Avenue, over the
Washington City Savings Bank.
DIRECTORS.
VIM. F. Bayly, Samuel Bacon,
Joseph Bryan, James +. Halliday,
WIN. Orme, Hudson Taylor,
Francis Mohun, nj. w. Gait.
Benz. Bea,
JAMES c. MCGUIRE, President.
6RAPTON D. HANSON. Secretary. apl lily
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Y NEW ARTICLE.

Nv NEW ARTICLE.
w GOD TUBEING-A Great Improvemsnt-for
Cham Pumps, conveying water, draining lard, and
other most ussful purposes decidedly the incest,
heathIes, and cheapest article for bringing drinking
water To adwelling. Farmers and citizens are invited
70 examine II At the old stand National Agricultural
Warehouse, $40 Seventh street. where il can be had
In Quantities and prices 10 suit.
EDWARD r. SIMPSON,
Sc 5-2av3w Successor of FITZHUGH COyIH
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,TAPLE FALL GOODS.
JOHN II, SMOOT,

Jun n. SMooG,
No. 1l9 s. side Bridgs ST.. Georgstopn, ID. c.,
has received and offers To customers, assortment
of goods adapted to the early Fall demands. consist
Ing of the following, viz:
pam Black Silks; OF the best makes
Rich fs syes as pesnes a Is esn.
Rich English and American Prints. In great variety
New York, English. Bates Mills, all Wool, and
other heavier makes Shifting Cottons
Richardson's and Chaine's celebrated makes Of
Black AID white Check Cashmeres. for Busters
Single and double width LuPin's Black Mouslin De-
White Red, and Yellow Flsnnels
SassimeTes, Sattlnets and Kentucky Jeans
ShlrtIng Prints. striped and dotted
Ladies and Misses Cotton Hose, all Kinds
Gents and Boy half do.
Ladies and Gents Linen Cambria Handk'is
Rich, new style Bonnet Ribbons
White Brll lants, Cambrlcs and Muslns
Table Cloths Damasks and Napkins
Linen and Cotton Sheetlngs and Towellings
Osnaburg CalIcos and Pad Cottons
Heavy Brown Sheetings, Drills. and fine brown
With other seasonable Goods, which will be sold
low To cash or prompt customers.
au aft ]. II. 3.
JUST RECEIVED AT THE MUSIC DEPOT,
y corner cf 18th street and Penn. avenue, a W.
TTemolos. Vioilns, -yiolinceIios. Guitars. $ES
FlutOs, Clarlonetts, Flageoets, BaDjos, Tambo-
description. snd warranted tn he the best articles
imported direct by US, and sold wholesale and retail
au % ~. 9. METZERoTT.
HIPSLET ON INTEREST, ANNUITIES,
L i and Life Insurance, SIC.
Heather's Descriptive Geometry, with Atlas, $50.
Haddon's Algebra for self instruction, $50.
Electricity, by Sir w. s. Harris, $50.
GalvanIsm, by Sir w. =. Harris, 500.
Halleur's Art of Photography SIC.
Geology, by Lieut.. Col. Portock Sc,
MineralOgy, by ID. Marley, Toe.
Name RudImentary Astronomy, SO.
Band on Ship and Boat Building. SIC.
RsnsPpa ON bbsssF sp Me SdsE.t shp
Sponcer's Art Of PLAYING the Piano Forte. SIC.
Imported from London, each volume with numer-
Gus engravIngs. FRANCK TAYLOR.
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DRlVATE MEDICAL TREATISE
PHISIOLOGlCAL VIEW OF MARRIAGE
BY NJ. d. LA CROIX, M. d., Albany, NY.
800 page and $50 fine PLAIN and Colored Lithographs
and Plates.
iTPRICE ONLY Is CENTS.ln
IL Sent free Jpostase to all parts Of fhs Unios.