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focal aitb personal. New Dome.?The plan of Thomas U. Walter the architect, for a uew doiue, has beeu exhibited in the Hall of Representative* lor several days pant, and has excited the admiration of all be holder*. In comparison with the present um> brella-looking dome of the centre building, it is stately, rich, and elegant, and the very kind of im provement required by the extension of the Capi tol, in order to complete its symmetry and beuuty. Without this improvement, the purpose of Con gress in authorizing the erection of the wings would be defeated, so far as the architectural beauty of the structure is concerned! The design is to construct the new dome.of cast iron. On Friday, an amendment to the general appro priation bill, offered by Mr. Stanton, of Kentucky, appropriating one hundred thousand dollars for this purpose, was adopted in Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union, by a majority of only one vote; but, on Saturday, the House of Re presentatives concurred in the amendment, with but little opposition. The plan, as displayed in the Hall, proved a silent yet eloquent advocate of the appropriation. The whole extent of the building is seven hun . dred and fiAy-one feet four inches; length of wings, including steps, three hundred aud twenty four leet; width of wings, one hundred and forty two feet eight inches; width of old Capitol, three hundred and fifty-two feet four inches; area of ground actually covered, one huudred and forty three thousand one hundred and twelve feet, or, more than three and a half acres; height of the proposed new dome, above the basement door, two hundred and forty-six feet. The Sword of Jackson.?The galleries of the Senate and of the House of Representatives were densely crowded, yesterday, with ladies aud gen tlemen, to witness the proceedings attending the presentation of the sword of General Andrew Jackson, which he wore in all his expeditions while in the military service of the country ; and which was bequeathed to General Robert Arm strong by his friend; they having in company shared the dangers and enjoyed the victories of the nobly contested field. The weapon is a pre sent to the nation on the part of the family of the deceased. Messrs. Cass and Bell delivered eloquent speeches in the Senate, and Messrs. Smith, of Tennessee, Zollicofl'er, and Benton in the House. In each branch, ladies were admitted to seats on the floor; General Shields, in the Senate, aud Mr. Stanton, of Kentucky, in the House, showing their gallantry by making the motion for this pur pose. The proceedings were, in the highest degree, in teresting. The Churches ? Reportorial Industry.? The National Intelligencer, of yesterday morning, i-ontains an entire column, from its reporter, con cerning upward of two dozen of the churches of this city; giving the texts of nearly all of their ministers, and, in some cases, furnishing brief notices of the trains of argument in the respec tive pulpits. Apart from the interest which may nttarh to the " local item," the gatherer of " the points" lias certainly won for himself a chirarter tor industry never, perhaps, before surpassed in that line of his profession. Many people, of sound health, too, can scarcely find time or disposition to visit church once or twice a day ; but the Intelligencer a reporter, who tnust be exceedingly active and of indomitable l*r?everence. drops into about one-half of the entire number in the city, hears the texts and ar guments, and scans the character of the congre gations; and all this, nearly, within the two hours ordinarily allotedto religious services! Robert Heller, probably, with his intelligent page, the seer, could discover all these facts with out venturing out of doors. But as to how the reporter succeeded so well, within a short period of time, in performing the feat to which we have alluded, must remain a marvel; provided he ac complished the work "solitary and alone." I.ost and Found.?The other night at the fair, the promenade was suddenly interrupted, at one end of the Hall, by the dropping of something valuable from the hand of a young lady, or misa. Persons in the immediate vicinity rushed to the scene, and, in a moment, at least twenty persons engaged in seeking for the lost treasure. The search was attendedwith success; for, after seve ral minutes thus consumed, the lostcknt! was found. The owner of it appeared to be very happy in consequence. The Exhibition.?The jurors on awards as sembled yesterday morning, and were organized into their respoctive classes. It will be well for contributors to look to their interests during the present week. They who have carefully locked up their rases and carried off the keys, are likely to suffer in consequence. We perceive that the receipts of Thursdsy of this week are to be set apart lor the benefit of the poor of Washington, and that those who usually enjoy the privilege of entering without pay are requested not to use their privilege on that day.? GUI*. Judiciary Bill.?According to present pros pects, the bill which, by a large majority, passed the House of Representatives, to reorganise the courts of the District of Columbia, and to reform the laws thereof, stands a "slim chance" of be coming a law. The pressure of the public busi ness in the Senate may prevent definite action upon that, to our citisens, highly important sub j act. _ United Btatei National Agricultural Ho rlety*?The anuual session of this society will commence to-morrow, at the Smithsonian In?utu uou. In the evening, O. W. P. Custis will de liver a lecture on the subject of the " Farmer of Mount Vernon." OFFICIAL ARMY AND NAVY REGIS TER for 18 .'>5. The Navy Register for the United State* for the yfsr 185.V Official Army Register for 1805. Just published and for aale at TAYLOR ic MAURY'S Feb. 27 Bookstore, near 0th street. Metropolitan mechanic*' in STITUTE.?By order of the Hoard of Man agement, the net proceeds of the Fair on Thurs day next, March 1st, will be appropriated for the Itenefit of the poor of the eity. And also thst no depositor be admitted during the dsy snd night, without a pay ticket. Metnbers nnd others entitled to free admission, are reouested not to u?e their privilege on that day. By order, P. M. PEARSON, Feb. 27?It Rec. Secretary. NEW CITY I>IRECTORY.-Waahln*ton and Georgetown Directory, iust published. Congressional Directory for the Second Session of the Thirty-Third Congress of the United States of America. For sale at TAYLOR ?r MAURY'S, Feb 22 Bookstore, near Ninth street rpABI.K CUTLERY, ALBATA FORKS JL and Spoons, &&.-Alnst received a large as sortment of superior Table Cotlery of every va riety. Also, every style of the finest quality Albata Forks, Spoons, Tea Sets, Cake Baskets, Castors, Arc., which will be found the best substitute for real silver ever discovered. M W. OALT At BRO, ;i24 Penn. nvenua, between 9th and 10 streets. Feb l'i?3tif . TlllUTY-THIKD congress. SECOND 8JCSSION. Senate?Monday, February 5Hi, 1H56. it ^ke Senate proceeded to the consideration of 0 promote the edicieuoy of the navy, a# returned froui the House oi Representatives, with amendment*. The .discussion wan interrupted by the arrival of the hour of twelve o'clock, at which time an interesting ceremouy was fixed to lake place namely: the presentation to Congress of the sword which was worn by General Jackson in ihc service of his country. On motion of Mr. SHIELDS, the rules were suspended, in order to accommodate the ladies w?? were admitted to the iloor of the Senate. ' Mr. CASS made the presentatisn, reading the correspondence which made known the desire of the heirs of Geueral Armstrong that his sword should be presented to Congress. He said: MR.PHEStDENT: I must ask the indulgence of the Senate for requesting that its usual business may be suspended to give me an opportunity to dis charge a trust, which has been committed to me. A trust I had not the heart to decline, but Which I knew I had not the power to fulfil, as such a mis sion should be fulfilled. I hold in my hand the sword of General Jackson, which he wore in all his expedition?, while in the military servio of the country, aud which was his faithful companion in his last and crowning victory, whin New Orleans was saved from the grasp of a rapacious and powerful enemy, and our nation from the disgrace and disaster, which defeat would have brought in its train. When the hand of death was upon him, General Jackson presented this sword to Lis friend, the late General Armstrong, as a testimonial of his high appreciation of the services, worth, and courage of that most estima ble citizen and distinguished soldier, whose des perate valor on one occasion, stayed the tide of Jndian success, and saved the army frpm destruc tion. The family of the lamented depositary, now that death has released hint from the guardian ship of this treasure of patriotism, are desirous it should be surrendered to the custody of jhe Na tional Legislature, believing that to be the proper depository of a memorial which, in all time to come, will be a cherished one for the American people. To carry that purpose into effect. I now oner it in their name to Congress. Mr. President, this is no doubtful relic whose identity depends upon uncertain tradition and which owes its interest to an impulsive imagina tion. Us authenticity is established beyond cou troversy, by the papers which accompany it, aud it derives its value, as well from our knowledge of its history, as from its association with the i great Captain whose days of toil and nights of trouble it shared and witnessed, and who never drew it from its scabbard but to defend the honor and- the interests of nis country. This is neither the, time nor place to portrav those great traits of character, which gave to Ueneral Jackson the ascendency that no man ever denied, who approached him, and that wonderful influence with his countrymen which marked al most his whole course from his entrance upon a public career till the grave closed upon his life and his labors, aud left him to that equality, which the mighty and the lowly must find at last. Still from my personal and official relations with him, and I trust I may add, from his friendship towards me of winch 1 had many proofs, I cannot withhold the acknowledgement of/ the impression which his high qualities made upon me, and which becomes more lasting and profound as time is doing its work of separation from the days of mv inter course with him. 1 have been no careless observer of the men of I my time who controlled by events, or, controlling Ihen., have stood prominent among them and will oecupy distinguished positions in tho annals of the age ; and circumstances have extended my oppor tunity of examination to the old world as well as lo the new. ]>ut I say, and with a deep convic tion of its truth, that 1 have never been brought into contact with a maq who possessed more na live sagacity, more profundity of intellect, higher powers of observation, or greater probity of pur pose, more ardor of patriotism, nor more firmness of resolution, after he had surveyed his position aud occupied it, than the lamented subject of this feeble tribute, not lo him, but to truth. And 1 will add, that during the process of determination upon important subjects he was sometimes slow and generally cautious and inquiring, and he has more than once told me, anxious and uneasy not seldom passing the night without sleep, but he was calm in hi? mind and inflexible in his will when reflection had given place lo decision. The' prevailing opinion that he was rash and hasty in his conclusions is founded upon an erroneous im pression of his habits of thought and action ; upon a want of discrimination between his conduct be fore and after his judgment had pronounced upon his course. This is not the first offering of a'similar nature which has been laid upon the altar of our country with .the sanction of the legislative department of the government. Some years since, another i precious relic was deposited here, the sword of Inrn who in life was first in the auctions of his countrymen, and in death is now the first in their memory. I need not name his name. It is writ ten in characters of living light on every heart and springs instinctively to every tongue. His fame is committed to time, his example to man kind, and himself, we may humbly hope, to the rewHrd of the righteous. When centuries shall have passed over us, bringing with them the mu tations that belong to the lapse of ages, and our country shall yet be fulfilling, or shall have fulfill ed her magnificent destiny for good, I devoutly hope, and not for evil, pilgrims from our ocean coasts and our inlsnd seas, and from the vast re gions which now separate, but ere long, by our wonderful progress, must unite them, will come up to the high places of our land consecrated by days and deed* of world-wide renown. And turn aside to the humble tomb dearer than this proud Capitol, they will meditate upon the event ful history of their country, and will recall the ex ample, while they bless the name of Washington. And on the same occasion was presented the cane of Franklin, which was deposited in our na tional archives, with the sword of hia friend and co-laborer hi the great cause of human rights. Truly snd beautifully has it been said, that peace hath its victories ss well as war. And never was nobler conquest won, than that achieved by the American apprentice, printer, author, statesman, ambassador, philosopher, and, better than all,' model of common sense, over one of the most powerful elements in the economy of nature, sub duing its might to his own, and thus enabling man to answer the sublime interrogatory addressed to Job, Canst thou send lightnings thst they may go and say unto thee, Here we arc* Yes, they now oome at our command and say, Here we are ready to do your work?and it was our illustri oua countryman who first opened the way for this subjugation of the fire of Heaven to the human will. The staff that guided the ateps of Franklin, and the sword that guarded the person of Wash ington, may well occupy the same repository, un der the care of the nation they served, and loved and honored. And now another legacy of departed greatness, another weapon from the armory of patriotism cornea to claim its place in the sanctuary assigned to its predecessor, and to share with it the venera tion of the country in whose defense it was wielded. The memorial of the first and greatest of our chief magistrates, and thia memorial of his suc cessor in the administration of the government, and second only to him in the affections end grati tude of the American people, wilLhe side by side united tokens of pstriotio self-devotion, and of successful military prowess, though they who bore them and gave them value by their services are now tenant of distant a^lowly graves, separated by mountains and riverT and valleys. And in ages shut out from our visions by the fsr sway fu ture, when remote generations, heirs of our heri tage of freedom, but succeeding to it, without the labor and the privations of acquisition shall gaxe as they will gaze npon these testimonials of vic tories, time-worn, but time-honored, they will be carried beck by a?sociation to those heroes of early story, and will find their love of country strengthened, and their pride in her institu tions and their confidence in her fate and for tunes increased by this powerful faculty of the mind. A faculty which enables us to triumph over the distant and the future, as wellssover the stern realities of the present, gsthering around us the mighty dead and the mighty deeds that excite the admiration of mankind, and will ever com mand their respect and gratitnde. And thus will communion be held with the great leaders of our country in war and in peace, who wore these swords in her service and hallowed them by their patriotism, their valor and success. Mr. BELL followed Mr. Cam, making an elo quent speech on the interesting subject before the Senate. He concluded by submitting a reso lutioni expressive of thsnks to the heirs of General 1 d'rec,,nI '*? preserve on the motion of Mr. Owm, the addresses of Mr. Cass snd Mr. Bet.t. were ordered to be incorporated in the Journn! of the Senate. Direction was also given hat the Secretary of the Senate carry the sVord to the House of Representative* and request that body lo concur in the joiul itsaoluiion which (he Senate hdd passed. 1 ho ceren^ny being over the ladies retired, and the Senate rnumed the counderatiou ot the bill lo promote the efficiency of the Navy. Mr. Morton moved the indefinite postponement of the bill, but it was not agreed to. The amendments of the House of Representatives were then concurred in. A bill was passed to change the time of holding the United States courts in Tennessee. The post office appropriation bill was taken up and considered, and afterwards passed. And the Senate adjourned. House of Representative*. The consideration of the bill, reported by Mr. Dihnky on Saturday, granting the right of way to the Wyandot and Pawnee railroud through the I erritory of Kansas, was resumed. Mr. ]'HELI'S ottered a substitute for the bill, which was adopted, extending the provisions of the act of Augusl 4, 1852, entitled an act granting the right of way to all the plank and railroads pass ing through the public lands of the United States to all the public lauds in the Territories. [The act referred to applies only to tho public lands in the States.] The bill, in the form proposed by Mr. Phelps, was passed. Mr. DISNEY, Jrom the Committee on Public Lands, reported a bill granting the further time of two years to those holding lands, by entry, in the ' ""ginia military land district of Ohio, which were made prior lo January, 1652, to have the same surveyed and patented. The design was to cor rect an error made by the enrolling clerk. The bill was passed. I Mr. DISNEY, from the Committee on Public Lands, reported back, with an amendment, the Senate bill granting alternate sections of public lends to the State ol Michigan, to aid in the con struction of certain railroads therein. He said, in explanation, that the amendment provided for only two roads, namely, the Pontiaoand Lake Superior, and_the Grand Rapids and Mackinac, and granted l,(u4,800 acre* of land; and, in conclusion, de manded the previous question. ! Mr. CLINGMAN moved that the bill be laid on I the table j and the question was decided in the affirmative?yeas 98, nays 72. * On motion by Mr. PHELPS, the House passed I a resolution to terminate the general debate on the Navy appropriation bill in five minutes after the House shall again go into the Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union. Mr. DISNEY, from the Committee on Public Lands, likewise reported back, with an amend ment, the Senate bill granting land to the State of Florida, to aid in the construction of certain rail- I roads in said State. I Mr. MAXWELL proposed a substitute for the bill. Mr. DISNEY moved the previous question. Mr. PECKHAM moved that the bill lie on the table ; and this was agreed to?yeas 98, nays 60. A message was received from the Senate, through Asbury Dickins, their Secretary,annouuc- I ing the passage, by that body, of a joint resolution presenting the thanks of Congress to the family of the late Robert Armstrong, for the sword worn by I General Andrew Jackson in the military service of his country ; and that the relic be accepted in the name of the nation, and deposited for safe keeping in the Department ofState. And further, that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the family of the bite Rol ert Armstrong. 1 The Secretary brought into the Hall the sword, which was laid on the Speaker's desk. Mr. SMITH, of Tennessee, asked the House to proceed at once to the consideration of the joint resolution of the Senate ; which suggestion was acquiesced in. On motion by Mr. STANTON, of Kentucky, the rules were suspended, so as to admit ladies to the floor of the House; the ceremony promising to be an interesting one. Mr. SMITH, of Tennessee, in rising to second the resolution of the Senate, eloquently alluded to the deeds and results of the revolutionary and of the late war with Great Britain, which established forever our power and rank among the nations of the earth. The actors in those scenes are fast passing away; hut few of those gallant soldiers still survive, and they are verging on three score and ten, and must soon be gathered to their fathers. Duty, gratitude, and patriotism should prompt lis to gather trophies of their victories, to speak to future generations, who will keep the memory of the deeds of noble daring alive forever in the heart of the nation. Not long before the death of General Jackson, he placed this sword .in the hands of a friend, to be delivered to General Robert Armstrong, who, in an eminent degree, commanded his respect and enjeyed his confidence. Those two patriots shared together the hardships of the camp, and the dangers of the field, and therefore it was fit that the sword should pass to him whose coursge was so brilliantly tested. It seemed to him that this weapon should become the property of the Government, to be placed among the trophies of our victories, associated with the names of two of the bravest of the brave, whose exploits are re corded on the brightest pages of our country's history. Mr. ZOLLICOFFER said that, representing the Hermitage district, where that great man lived, and where his remains are entombed, the House must pardon him for briefly giving utterance to his feelings on this peculiar occasion. The mar tial renown of Andrew Jackson has become na tional property, and the brave, the world over, pay to his heroic spirit due honor. Even the boldest, when treading the paths of danger, walk more erect and confident under the broad sunlight of his valor. He hesitated not to say, that the unqeslionable personal heroism of Jackson has contributed in no small degree to the full develop inent of the chivalrous sentiment which has ever characterized the Tennessee troops when their country has demanded their services in the field. For many yeara he had ?ccupied a position in an tsgouism to those who claim to be the special poli tical friends of Jackson, and therefore the senti ments which he now expressed were uttered with the more freedom, and without undue partiality or bias. After further eloquent remarks, he said, let the sword, then, be preserved; let it be banded down to posterity, and let it be deposited in the company of the sword and camp-chest of Wash ington, and the staff* and the printing press of Franklin, and with those most precious relicts preserved and cared for, as high incentives to the honorable ambition of American youth, as long as liberty shall have a home,and as tongas the uuion of the States shall have an existence among the nations of the earth. In conclusion, be spoke of his late neighbor. General Armstrong, as a personal friend ; one of the bravest, most magnanimous, and most free hearted men it had ever been his fortune person .ally to know. . Mr. BENTON said that,although his voice was breken by a severe cold, he could not resist the application made to him, nor oould he suppress his own feelings, to say a few words on this occa sion. The world, he remarked, knows in whst man ner that sword was wielded for the honor and benefit of our country; but the world does not know, few of his cotemnoraries know, and pos terity will not know, unless the inside of history shall be given, what difficulties had to be encoun tered and surmounted before the privilege of using the sword for the benefit of his country wil I obtained. They who only see great and glorious exploits, [ men at the head of armies and mighty deeds, feel as if such soldiers had been called at once into the country's service. It is so sometimes; oftener not, and in this case prominently not so. Before his victories over the British and savages, he had a conquest to make over the prejudices of his own countrymen, a harder conquest than on the field of battle, for, on the field, the victories were the result of his military genius and the brave men whom he commanded. Mr. B. said he was Jackson's junior aid and therefore knew the truth of what he now uttered. He then related the difficulties and dis appointments which attended Jackson's move ments to engage in active service; and, in the course of the interesting narrative, he stated that an order arrived from the War Department com manding Jackson to disband Ins volunteers, but this he refused to do. The massacre ot Fort Mims took place. He immediately called out his volun teers snd marched to the Creek nation; and then j commenced that series of victories which have shed such luster on the history of our country, It was by the help of accidents and chances, Mr. B. showed, thst Jackson wax enabled to achieve his splendid triumphs. The resolution of the Senate was unanimously adopted. On motion, one hundred thousand copies of the speeches and proceedings of the two Houses at tending the presentation of the Sword of Jackson were ordered to be printed. The House resolved itself into the Committee ofthe Whole on the stateofihe Union,(Mr. Mn.i, so* in the chair,) and resumed the consideration of the navy appropriation bill. It was laid aaide to be reported to the House. The amendmenta of the Senate to the Indian appropriation bill were considered for a short time, when the committee took a recess till seven VALRNTIREPI, VALEWTmSE*7 largp assortment just received and for sale by W. C ZANTZINGEH. Silt gt tpftit. Shooting ot a Ntw York Pu(lll?t> New York, Feb. 2fl.?Bill Poole the notorious pugilist, was fatally ibot, in the street, last night, hi this city. Baker and Turner, implicated in the attack on Tom Ilyer .-ome time since, are impli cated in the affair. Turner has been arrested. Poole received six balls in bis body. Found Guilty. Oodensbiibo, N. Y., Feb. 24.-?llobt. Wilson was tried at (Janton, and yesterday convicted of arson in the second degree, aud sentenced to the State prison for life. His wife, convicted ot burg lary in the third degree, was sentenced to live years' imprisonment. One Week Later from California. New York, Feb. 25.?The steamer George Law arrived here this morning, with California dates to the 1st instant, and $1,113,000 in specie, and 301 passengers, including General Echinque. the Pre sidenl elect of Peru. The names of the principle consignees on the specie list areas follows: Messrs. Duncan, Sher man, & Co., $416,000; Adams & Co,, $257,000; Wclls, Fargo, di Co., $108,000; Drexei & Co., $100,000; Metropolitan Bank, $70,000; William Hogy ic Co, $00,000. The transit of the Isthmus was regularly made from ocean to ocean by the Panama railroad, the formal opening of which was to take place on the 20th. The South American mail steamer liad not ar rived at Panama, consequently we are without later dates from that region. It was feared that some accident had befallen the steamer. Later dates from Bogota mention that the inte rior of the country remained perfectly traiiquil. The California papers teem with more than the average record of crime. George Shelden was hung at Oaklands by a mob, a native Californian, and two Chilians, had suffered death in like man ner on the San Joaquin, for cuttle stealing. But they also confessed to having com untied nume rous murders. The Indian troubles in the neighborhood of Klamanth river were becoming alarming. A num ber of white men had been killed, and some thirty Indians. It was feared there would be a geueral rising among the Indians of the north. Rains had again set in, much to the gratification of the miners. Business continued exceedingly dull at about previous rates. Hams, dry and in salt, 17 cents ; new butter, 47 cents; flour dull?-Gallego & Haxal, $15 50. The Senatorial question remained in statu quo. Thirty-eight ballots had been had without materi ally changing the former result. The Legislature had passed a bill appropriating $1,000 fot each member. The Governor refused to sanction it, but subsequently it was passed in spitie of the veto?yeas 55, nays 21. Supreme Court of the United States, Mosdat, February 26, 1855. Hon. Milton S. Latham, of California, Gustav Miller and John H. White, esqrs., of New York, were admitted attorneys and counsellors of this court. ..r No. 78. Wm. Judson, appellant, vs. V\ in. YV. Corcoran. The cause was argued by Mr. Coxe for appellant and continued by Messrs. Carlisle and Bradley for the appellee. Adjourned till to-morrow, 11 o'clock. PIANOS, PIANOSt?We have now In store the largest and mo?t reliable stock of Pianos ever offered in this city, from the justly re nowned manufactories of Ilallet, Davis Ac Co., Boston; Bacon &c Raven, New York; and Kuabe. Gaehle & Co., Baltimore ; ranging in prices from $225 to $500. In addition to those in store, we have on exhi bition at the Metropolitan Mechanic's' Fair, at the Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made expressly to our order for this Exhibition, any of which we will dispose of on reasonable terms. Also on hand, Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Accord- j eons. Melodeons, Bnnjos. Strings, Music, 4c. Remember, nt the Piano, Music, Stationery, Perlnmery, and Fancy Goods Store of JOHN F. ELLIS, 300' Penn avenue, near 10th street. .Feb 25?Ht ? ' T) LAT El> TEA SETS?I have Just re . ceived some new styles Albaia and Silver Plated Ware that 1 offer at manufacturer's prices : also, a large assortment of Spectacles, of every description ; together with, a good assortment ol pure Silver Ware, of my own manufacture, which I will retail at wholesale prices H. O. HOOD, 41S Penn. avenue, bet. 4i and fltli sts., Sign of the Large Spread Eagle. Feb 25?dlwif V1LLION, AND OTHER TALES, by the author of Olive, The Head of the Family, The Ogilviea, ire. A Year of the War; by Adnm G. De Gnrowskt. Harper's Story Book, No. 2. Feb i R. FARNHAM. UROWSKI'S YEAR OK THE WAR.? A Year of the War. by Adam G. De Gou rowski, a citizen of the United States. Just published, and tor sale at TAYLOR &z MAURY'S, pel, i Near 9th st. CONSERVE and Preserved Ginger and Chow-Chow, Attea and Choong Loong, Can tan, fresh importation. For sale bv SHEKELL BROTHERS, No. 40, opposite the Centre Market. Dec. 23?3tif ENTLENBN'8 DRESS SHIRTS, of beat quality. -A large assortment, at the lowest market prices, constantly on hand, WALL fc STEVENS, 322, Penn. avenue, neat door to Iron Hall. Jan ft (News.) PROPl^TrAOENCY. CIIA8. P. WANNAI.L, AGENT FOR BUYING AND SELLING REAL ESTATE. Corner N. Ybrk Ave. Ac 9th St., Washington, D. C. The Collection of House Runts and other Ac oounts promptly attended to. REFERENCES. John W. MaUXT, S. Bacon & Co. MrxEAY & Skmmrs, Ciuoktt.NkwtojuScCo. Wm. M. Shubtkk& Co. J. ic Q. S. Gidiok. Nov 18?tf ID GLOVES.?A fresh supply of Gent ? light-colored Kid Gloves at STEVENS'S Feb 24?3uf Sale# Room, Brown's Hotel. Books of the House of Representatives. Librakt of tuk HorsK o* RKrBKstxTATivss. A LARGE number of books belonging to the Library of the Hons#* of Repre?eatativea Have been drawn by members and by their orders, and stand charged to their accounts on the books of this office. It is importnnt for the preservation of the files that they should he returned l>eforethe close of the session. MATTHIAS MARTIN. Librarian of the House of Representatives, i ' Fel? 24?d2w TO MEMBERS of Congreaa and Others Silver Spoona. Fork*, Ac.?M. W.GALT Sc BRO. invite special attention to their stock of pure Silver Table, Dessert, and Tea Spoons and Forks, Ladles, Butter Knives, aud all other arti cles ol pure Silver Ware, which is larger and more varied than ever oflered to their customers. M W. GALT Sc BRO. 324 Pennsylvania avenue,bet. 9th and 10th sis. Feb 24?If IjlOR THE SPRING TRADE,? Now open 1 ing, a large, fresh, and elegant variety ol gen tlemen's belongings for the spring trade, of new importations and styles and of the best qualities. ' STEVENS'S, 2|?3tif Sales Room, Brown's Hotel. TIREIfCH SHIRT BOSOMS,?A large and J* complete assortment ol French 8hirt Bosoms this day opened at STEVENS S Feb 24?3tif Sales Rooin, Brown'a Hotel. MORNING GOWNS,?a large and fine assortment, at all prices, for sale by WALL iV STEPHENS, Dec 13 Pa. av., next door to Iron Hall. WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER and Plated Ware at Reduced Price*.--In anticipation of (he approaching dull season, we offer our entire stock of elegant Gold Watches. Rich Jewelry, Pure Silverware, dro. at greatly re duced rate*. Persona would do well to examine our assort ment, which is by far the largest, most fashionable, and best selected ever offered to oar customers. M W. GALT BRO., 324 Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts Feb 22?flui $0U?s. iLTC'lalmauU against tlie t.eneral Govern ment. A meeting of the heirs of Revolutionary Officer*, and other claimant# against the General Ooveriiinent, is proposed to be held in the city of Washington, 011 the 22d of February next, for the purpose of taking into consideration the course ol conduct which has been pursued by Congress towards |he just claim* ol the citizens of the lulled States, agaiust the General (Jovernuicnt. and a so the propriety of making the payment of just claims agaiust the (ioverniiieut, a test at the polls, and to add a new plank to the political plul lorm to that eflect. MANY CLAIMANTS. Uther papers throughout the Union, will please give this au insertion. Jan. 30 IDT Sick Headache Remedy.?A remedy for the sick headache, which has been recently offered to the public, is attracting great attention, not only by reason of the very satisfactory testimonials to its ellicacy which have been volunteered by many who have been benefited by it, but also because there are so great a number of people who are af flicted with the .distressing complaint, for which no medicine has before beeu made public. Dr. Eastman, who discovered the eflicacy of his "rem edy, is a physician in this city, in high standing, with a large practice. He is a physician in whom great confidence is placed; and we do not wonder that his remedy for a very common disease,which has been ho longneeded.has attractedthe attention Ol all sufferers from headache who have heard of it. t roin our own knowledge of Dr. Eastman's char actor and practice, we have no doubt that the med icine deserves the lavor it receives, and that it will prove to be a great beuefit to all who may give it a trial.?Lynn News, December 23, lSfjJ. For sale in Washington by Z. D. OILMAN, and by all the druggists. Apr 2 AlINCx CORDIAL.?The merits of this purely vegetable extract for the removal and cure of phy sical prostration, genital debility, nervous affec tion, &c., &c., are fulJy described in another col umn ofthis paper, to which the reader is referred 82 per bottle. 3 bottles for $5, six bottles for $8, Mo per dozen. Observe the marks of the gen uute. 6 Prepared only by S. E. COHEN, No. 3 Franklin Kow, Vine street, below Eighth, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For sale by all the respectable druggist* and merchant* throughout the countrv and by W H. OILMAN, Washington, D C. ^ HATCH, Baltimore. 0. PEEL dp STEVENS, Alexandria, Va. May 24 Wholesale Agents for Virginia. rj&XZ#"** ]Llllline"t' an prepared at OILMAN 3 Drug Store, is deserving of the high est commendation as a cure for Chronic and Acute Kheumatism. It seldom, if ever, i?iln to give speedy and permanent relief. This Liniment has been prepared by Z. D. Gilman, chemist of this city lor inany years, and since its introduction has been extensively used by many of the most re spectable families in the District and vicinity to whom reference can be made at any time as to its magical effects in. curing Rheumatism, even in elderly persons, who had been sufferers for a lang time. It was originally made for horses, for the cure of lameness, saddle galls, Arc., and is now much used lor such purposes, being an invaluable article wherever a Liniment is required either for man or beast. 23 SOUTHERN BOOK.?Origin of the G'011 kjstitution; Incorporation of the General Gov ernment by the States ; as national public agents in trust, with no sovereignty ; History of Copart "erf (L s 'ro,n 'h? Virginia Deed 17&4 d Xur T""/ Wjth Mexico- 1S18; Division of the Pubhc Lands; Specific Duties; Origin and History of the Puritans; Origin and Cnuse of Trouble be tween the North and South, and Jeopardy of the iifn rii' n'?^? ol" Redress )>ointed out; by W. B. Davis, \V ifmington, North Carolina. Price l wo Dollars. On Sale at BISHOP^S Periodical Store, No. 216 Pennsylvania avenue, r . adjoining Willards Hotel. Jan 30?,ir Paper moistener. ? I1CW invention for moistening the leaves of n copying book, postage stamps, envelopes, and moistening the fingers when counting bank bills. Also useful lor various other purposes. It will be found an indis pensable article for every desk. It is perfectly simple and clpap, and must come into general use. Agents for Washington, . TAYLOR & MAURY, 1S Booksellers, near 9th st. LONGWORTH'S Native U lnes and Bran dies. -I have just received, and keep con stantly on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba, the ^ ?nd Catawba Brandy. hese H ines are made from the pure juice of the grape, and pronounced to be the most wholesome beverage m use. B. JOST, Agent. Also, Importer and Dealer in all kinds of Wines Liquors and Cigars, 181 Pennsylvania Avenue. Jan..?)?2aw3m* H ^M ATCHES <b RICH JEWELRY. ifi ' j il P?nn'y'vani* avenue, between ? 4J and 6th streets, has just returned from tne north with a good assortment of the most rich and fashionable Jewelry in the market, which he purchased for cash a't very low prices, and now ol fers for sale the same, at wholesale or retail, much cheaper than goods of like quality have ever been sold lor in this section of country. Please call at VarVg" ofthe lar?e gPre?d eagle. N. H. Special attention paid to the repairing to ne Matches by W. W. Hol'ing* worth. Apr 2 T) INE APPLE, Brandy, and Canada M Cheese. La vis Norton'a brand Pine Apple Cheese, prime. Superior Brandy Cheese, 1 lb. iar?. Do. Canada do } and 1 lb. jars. ALSO? English Dairy, imitation Gloster and Cheshire. Parmesan Cheese, i cake, in prime order. Do do grated in glass jara, I lb. each. For sale by SHEKELL BROTHERS, Dec 13?3ttf No. 40, od Ceutre Market. Modern languages*?d. e. Groax, a native of Franc*, teacner of Modern lan guages, especially French, Spaniah, and German Translations made with correctness and punctu ality. Professor of Numesmatica, for the classifi cation and explanation of medals and coins. Pennsylvania avenue, south aide, between 6th and 7th streets, opposite Brown's Hotel. Furnished Rooms to rent at that place. Sep 21 ?dtf SHIRTS! SHIRTS!' SHIRTS'1 WN. II. faulkner, the only practical Shirt Maker in ihe city, would respectfully inform hia old customers, members of Congress, snd strangers, that by leaving their meaaures at hia Shirt Manufactory they can have shirts made of the best material and warranted to fit in all cases? the reputation which these shirts have aoquiredin this city, induces the advertiser to invue those gentlemen who have been troubled with bad fitting shirts to give him a rail feeling assured that they will, on trial, admit their superiority. Sign of the Shirt, Pennsylvania avenue, between 3d and 4J streets, south side. P. S.?A good assortment of Furnishing Gooda on hand, which will be sold cheap. Nov. 30?eodlm [Union and Star.] VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE. LADIES ALPINE BOOTS Just re ceived a superior lot of Ladies' Black and Brown Alpine Boots, together with a large and reneral assortment of Ladies, Gents, Misses, lk>ys, Youths, and Children's Roots and Shoes for sale by GEO. BURNS, 340 Pennsylvania avenue, Adjoining Patterson's Drug Store. Dec 1 (News.) w ATCIIES, JEWELRY. SILVER and Plated Ware at Reduced Prices.?In anticipation of the approaching dull season, we offer our entire stock of elegant Gold Watches, Rich Jewelry, Pure Silverware, Arc., at greatly ' reduced rates. Pert'ons would do well to examine our assort ment, which is by far the largest, most fashionable, and l>eat selected ever offered to out customers. M W. GALT dt BRO, 324 Penn. avenue,between Sth and 9th streets.. Feb 16?3tif THE UNDERSIGNED would respect fully inform his fnends and citizens gene rally that he has resumed the Grocery business, and is now located at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Thirteenth street, where will be found a choice selection of Groceries, Teas, Wines, Liquors, Cigars,ire. Special attention is invited to hia assortment of Tess, Liquors, and Cigars.. Tha above gooda are all of the best quality, and for sale very low for caah. R. D. TWEEDY, Corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 13th atreat, totuh side. Nov 3?dlw&aolw FOR THE WEST AND SOUTH. Baltimore and Ohio Hallroad?Improved Ar rauiremcutt> lor Travel!?Important Changes of Schedule ( ! jSnraiHitKiffi Tlie late completion of the Central Ohio Rail road, between Wheeling and Columbus. uuilin# as it doc*, by a ?liort and direct line, the Balti 11more aud Ohio Railroad with all portions of the West (and North and Southwest,)gives this route greatly increased advantages to through travellers j iu that direction. On aud after Monday, Novem ber 27, 1S54, the trains will be run as follows: FOR THROUGH PASSENGERS. Two fust trains daily will run in each direction. First?The MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Sta tion at 7 a. in., instead of at 8 o'clock as hereto fore, (except on Sunday,) and arriving at Wheeling at 2 40 a. m..?Second?The EXPRESS TRAIN, leaving at 5 p. ui., instead of at 7 p. in., as hereto fore, and running through to Wheeling iu about 17 hours, reaching there at 10 25 a. in. This train will stop at Washington Junction, Sykesville, Monocacy, Harper's Ferry, Martinsburg, Sir John's Run. Cumberland, Piedmout, Rowlesburg, Newhurg, Felterman, Farinington, Cameron, and Moundsville only, for wood und water and meals. Both these trains make prompt and regular con nection with the cars of the Central Ohio Road for Cambridge, Zanesville, Newark, Columbus, Cincinnati. Louisville. Dayton, Sandusky, Toledo, Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Loui*, etc. Pas sengers leaving Baltimore by the Mail Train, will reach Cincinnati fordinner next day, while by the Express Train they arrive there at 12 the next night, being kept but one night on the route by either train. Passengers for the Northwest via Cleveland and all intermediate points can make a direct con nection with the trains upon the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad at all times when the Ohio is navigable for steamers between Wheeling aud Wellsvillc, by leaving Baltimore in the Mail Train by|7 a. m Returning, the Trains leave Wheeling as fol lows: The EXPRESS TRAIN at 4 30 p. in., reaching? Baltimore at 9.50 a. m. The MAIL TRAIN at 11.43 p. in. reaching Baltimore at 7 p m. ID" Through tickets by boat from Wheeling for Cincinnati, Madison, Louisville, St. Louis, and other River Cities, will be sold at all time* when the stage of water will admit. JET" Through tickets between Baltimore and Washington, and all the important cites and towns in the West, are sold at the Ticket Office* of the Company. FOR WAY PASSENGERS. THE MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Station will take passengers for all the usual stopping places on the Road. Returning, this train leaves Wheeling nt 11.45 midnight, Cumberland at 10.15 a. m., aud arrives at Baltimore at 7 p. iu. THE FREDERICK ACCOMMODATION TRAIN, for Frederick and intermediate places, will start at 4 p. m., daily, (except Sunday,) ar riving iu Frederick at 7.40. Returning will leave Frederick at 9 a. in., arriving at Baltimore at 12 30, noon. THE ELLICOTT'S MILLS ACCOMMODA TION will be run daily, (except Sundays,) as fol lows : Leave Camden Station at 6 a. m. and 3 p in. Leave Elhcott's Mills at 7.30 a. m. and 6.3(> p. ui. Dec 14. BO .4^??D gas?CAUTION. E It known that I, the subscriber ob tained letters patent in December, 1961. for an apparatus for the destructive distillation 01 w ood, and the making therefrom of tar or pitch at pleasure, and gas; and that in the judgment ol competent persons the inveution of nn appar ?U.mCeH-'V Pn,ented bV w D. Porter cannoi be i ed by him or any other person without infrinir vauTrL i ''".'o1' AnVurther- that what., as I n'*n, ' iV rter r,Phu""y Inslong. to ine, sLi ST ?i,rOVe CE? 'on* before 'he United . tales Patent Urtu:e ; and, timber, that the use of said Porters invention involves also a process Paten. Offi ^'["'"g before the United States Otfi.-c, and which has been adjudged to be said'w if V ,B riuM "'Venlc:r 'hereof, and which " ? U- has formally disclaimed, u.i ap pears upon the public records of said office ol which an official copy is hereto annexed, and also a copy of his claims. In the National Intel!, gevcer of the 25th instant Mr. Porter announces that he has secured bv wr^?J'e^Ce right ,0 mak'ng gas from wood, and threatens prosecution to all parties infringing his patent. 1 ask how this statement llTl^n ? h r [a( t.0f my pa,enl of ^cember, and how far the threat can intimidate under s^h circumstances? Mr. Porter's claim is based upon a movable perforated diaphragm, and was so understood by ihe Patent Office, L it appJIrs from the records of the Patent Office that his claim was at fir*t refused as interfering with a prior patent to Robert Foulis, of Canadf, for .n equivalent contrivance. This claim, as riven be low, and in which the perforated diaphragm is the saving clause,," what Mr. Porter call, ^curing the exclusive right to making gas from wood* The statement carries absurdity on its front, snd is a libel on the good sense of the Patent Office i-nrh!^ " ? ?1r1n?ht had he?0 granted, it would forbid every coal-kiln and charcoal manufactory .n the country. " 'ollowiog copies of correspondence and extracts from the records of the Patent Office will show the true state of the ease: United States Patent Office, ? Sir. In reply to your letter asking , 'f 7%P?ent has been granted to W. D. Porter dated ?2d August, 1S54, or at any other time, or to any other person or persons, securing to him or them the exclusive right of milling gas from w?n P whHh?r a"y ,uch claim whs made by uUh \Tr' Und<>r h" aPPl,cation for a patent, which letters patent were issued bearing the above date, you are informed that W. D. Porter's claims are believed to be c nfined to his appara f;,rlher. th'? ??ce is not aware that a j.JL ri}kt fr,n,pd heretofore for the exclu sive right of making go, from wood. It would to exp*ct m?,o ??k* quest investigation to answer your re I am, respectfully, your obedient servant, j w p 9.ommiMloner of Patents. W. I. McConaei.l, Esq., ( are of Prof. C. O. 1 age, Washington, D. C. The Un ited Statu Patent Office-To all permu to *>hom these present* shall tome, greting : from"."fci'if ,h"t ,be """"ed is a true copy oaner fifel n fh ?ffic? of "n extract from a paper filed in he matter of the application of W. i whEk i "7* pMent' ,n ?ccordance with wh^chopgication letters patent were issued to the said w. D. Porter on the 22d day of Aunm eighteen hundred and fitiy-four ' In testimony whereof. I Charles Mason, Com ?' P"'inU' have c"used the seal ft s 1 l ?^?e ,0 ** hereunto affixed S} } . d!y of A,,*u'*. ,n 'he year of our , one thousand eight hundred and fifty. four, and of the independence of the United JNtatcs the ??r vwiity-ninf b. f7. Mason. Cop of disclaimer of XV D Porter in his applies J?J. f" ,rnroVfd f?r making wood A^gustii xi^ ***' issued " I do not claim an my invention and discovery the improvements in making gas from wood vi/ subjecting the products of destructive distillation M*hsirCeI.0 r."1^ drgrer ?/l,eat' ?,?b?'"n"?iiy inr,K .K "n<J for the purposes set forth in the specification of W. P. McConnell." The United States Patent Offie*?To all persons to "bom these presents shall eo me greeting ? fJL ,ki" 10 r",,fy ,h"t ,he "Hnexed is a true copv "Jasasss; of ' In If ?limony wk.nof. I, Ch.rle. M..on, Com missioner of Patents, have caused ihe ?A ',tC Pa,enl 0ffice to b* hereunto ! 'wenty.fifth day ol August, 'i >7r ,of ??r one thousand Rht hundred and fifty-four, and ol the independence of the United States the seventy-ninth. c. Mason. Erteact from Specification of IV. D Porter n? ctfr^cr'ir' Aug"*t i8-^ t/LAi.M.? What I claim as my invention i "ire4<? *ecure hy letters patent is ? " The construction of a gas apparatus or st.ll > onsisting of a metallic or other cylinder R ihn cones K and D, diaphram plate r .n!i . ' K substantially as described in the foregoing s|iT c.fication, and shown in the accompan^ng 5raw the "b"vemav be ascertained from aiceTs. ? 1 ?rtce' to which ?" have WM. P. McCONNELL, By his attorney CHA8. Q. PAGE. PARISH and oth?r Prac tilings, by Kir. wan, author of Letters io Bishop Hughe* Humanism at Hume, Arc. Harper'* Storv BooL?' !>y J??;ob Abbott, price 2Z> real*. Jim received. li FARNHAM. Dec. 15 T H K AMEH1CAN MPOK l>MAN, Coii (A taming Hints to Sportsmen, Note* on Sport ing? and the Habit* of the Game Bird* and Wild i'owl of America, by EIi*ha J. Lewi*, M. D., with numerous illustration*. For vale at Taylor & maury's *" Book Store, near Ninth street. A~ FRENCH G BN TI. KMAN, with a fin ished education, recently arrived in thi* city, and, possessing the best reference!., wiaheato und "i u private family, a situation a* a teacher rjeuch, Spanish, Drawing and ornamental 1 ainting. A* hi* knowledge of the English ia im perfect, he would be satisfied, at first, with a small compensation. Apply at this office, by corres pondence or otherwise. Jan. 23. PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING PAPER. FOK THK PUBLIC PR1NTIKO. I Office Superintkndknt Public Printing, Washington, January 25, 1855. " Purnuauce of the provisions of the act ? entitled " An act to provide for executing the public printing," dec., approved August U6, 1862, sealed proposals will be received at this office, in ** ~aP'to'i ,,n'f Wednesday, the *2Sth day of March next, at 12 o'clock, m., for furnishing the following quantities and descriptions of writiug paper, to wit: 9.200'ream*, weight# 28 lbs. pr rm, k measuring 10 by 26 in. 2? *? do do 18by?a ?}" 24 do Jo 18 by 'it <}u ' Uo do 18 by IS uo 12 do do 12 by Id All these papers to lie made of the best mate rials, and fiuished in the best manner and free from adulteration. A contract will be entered into for supplying the quantities stated, at such times a? the public service may require ; but the privilege is reserved of ordering n grra/er^guautity of either kind, should a greater quantity be required, at such tunc* and in such quantities as may be deemed necessary. Samples of each kind of paper must accompany each bid, and all proposals and samples must be transmitted to this office free of postage or other expense. Each proposal must be signed by the individual or firm making it, and must specify the price per pound, and the consequent price per ream (and but one price) of each description of paper. All the paper must be delivered at such place or places as may be designated, in good order, free of all and every extra charge or expense, and sub ject to the inspection, count, weight, and meas urement of the Superintendent, and be in all re spects satisfactory. forms for proposals will be furnished at Ti h ?i.t0 Per*?ns aPP>ying for them; and none will be taken into consideration unless substantia nlly agreeing therewith. Bonds, with approved securities, will be required; and the supplying of an inferior article, or a failure to supply the quantity required at any time, will ' be considered a violation of the contract. Each bidder is required to furnish with his pro posals satisfactory evidence of his ability to exe cute it, and any proposals unaccompanied with such evidence will be rejected. Proposals, will be addressed to the "Superin tendent of the Public Printing, Capitol of the Uni 1 , v.'81?*' Washington," and endorsed, "Propo sals for Supplying Papet." A G. SEAMAN, Jan 28 3t ^u^>l'r'nten^eut Fublic Printing AOElfCY AT WASHINGTON CITyT~ (Office on PStre+t, near Fourteenth Street) TO CLAIMANTS. Lat" *4-UKS8 ilf ^'promptly to all business entrusted to him, and will give special attention to the prosecutiou of claims for Pensions, Bounty Land, Land Patents, Serlp, Back, Pay, *?., *c. BKFKRKNms: Hon. Lewis Cass, United States Senate. Hon. James Cooper, United States Senate, ?jon. ? T. Westhrook, House of Rep*. Hon. T. B. Floreuce, House of Reps. Hon. T. D. Disney, House of Repi. Jonah D. Hoover, esq., Washington Richard Wallaeh. esq, Washington! JS.*S!KSrta" u p'-p-id ?<?.<?; - ~ , Oct 1 T-w #h.Thl N^TjONAL hotel, I Cil.* 'lflI be re-opened for the re JL ception of guests on the 27th of this month. 1 he removal of the Kitchen from the basement to abouMTV*. ij ""d the alterations in and about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly to the con venience and oomfort of its guests. The table Tffi A with the best the maikets can ? iL ??rred,n th? be,t "yle> anJ no expense or labor will be spared to render the house in every respect, equal to any in the country. The subscHber, therefore, truststhat a generous public will continue the libera! patronage which has al ways been extended to the house. Persons de airing to procure rooms for the winter, can do so at any time after the SiOth, by calling at the Hotel w .. , ? E D. WILLARD. Washington city, November 14, 1854 Nov 16?tf 4 P?OR>8 RAILROAD MAP OF THU UNITED STATED."?This rrUhr? byLieutcnn?? Man ry, in his "Virginia Letters." is on sale at Dec 1 n T*YLOR & MAURY'S u*c 1 Bookstore, near Ninth street. F<Ronm.E?T~IW? ,lzc 'wnJahed "Txr v" T brr and 11 ar|p??at the cornrr No^lS^tf *VenUe and Nin,h s,rec?. No. .107J POR EVENING.? M. W. Gait A Br*. ^hpV,|vl received a beautiful assortment of Rich Pearl Necklaces, Brooches, Ear-Rmg, ALSO? A complete assortment of Peilr,. , g '>h and Mourning tans, which will be sold iinu anally low M. W. GALT 4 BRO. ' *V' belw- 9,h ?n<l 10th sts. TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND , STRANGERS. ATCII E.H.?Members of C Wreaa and n '!! wfntof P*'frct timekeepers would do well to make their selections at once in order to test their quality before leaving the city Our assortment for both Lad.es and Gentlemen was never so complete as at present, embracing every description, which we offer unusually low* M. W GALT fit BROTHER. ,,renue' **?*??? ???> and 10th streets ^ Jan js pou BBNT, oit MLK?The Modern X Four-story BRICK HOUSE on Thiru-emh Mreet, near t east side. The house irmj w,ll ITl7w? t0 " *?0<l ,4'n,,n, Apply to Possession given November 1st. Oct 29 tf JAS- ? M?<?PRE, " Auctioneer. GENERAL Notions or Chemistry, by J. Prlouxe * ml E. Fremy, translated Irom the French by Edmund C. Evnns, M. L>. Pebbles I'rom (he Lake Shore, or Mi?cellatieotn Poems, by Charles Leland Porter, A. M. Brushwood picked up on ihe Continent, or Last Summer's Trip to the Old World, by Qrt'Jie T^TEW BfUliiC.?W. C. ZANTZTNGER h?* JUBl received from the puljlii?hers, Firth, Pend At Co., New York, and George Willirg.jr , Baltimore, an assortment of their latest public* ttons. ,H4t- Piano* tuned, warranted to give satis faction. Dee If?3tawif JOHN II. BUTHMANS, Importer and Dealer In U lue, Brandy, Cigar*. Ac. Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Foui and-a*Halt and Sixth streets, has received his full ?took and assortment of the above, consisting ut part of? Madeira, Sherry, Port of various grade*, Cham pagne, in quarts and pint*, different brands. A great variety of Rhine Wiae, some ol it sparkling. Alio, St. Peray sparkling red and white Claret al prices from fit .'O per doxen to the highest order. And numerous other kinds of Wine. Alao, very superior Cognac, pale aud dark; Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Ruin, tine old WUi? key, Irish Malt, Cordials, and Havana Cigar Dee 20?2tawilBw The catholic ai.iwanac tor una. inst published and tor sale at TAYLOR fc MAURY 6 Horwitx. STATIONERS' HALL, adjoining Kirkwood House.