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J "OHM II. BUTHMAMM, Importer and l>e?Irr in <> lite, Brandy, Cigar*. Ac< Pennsylvania avenue, smith side, between Fourl and-a-Halt and Sixth street*, hat- received his tu ktoi'L and assortment of the above. consisting in part of? Madeira, Sherry, Port of variousgrade-. Chain- J pague, :ii quart* aud pint*? different "lands. A gr?at variety of Rhine Wine, ?ome of it sparkling. Al*?>, St. Pcraj sparkling led and white Claret at price* from S3 "hi per dozen to the highest order. And numerous other kinds of Wine Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark; Scheidam Giu, Jamaica Rum, fine old Win Iccv, Irish Mall, Cordial*, and Havana Curar* vJKEa'I ^STKRN MAIL ROUTE SIXTV MILI.fi DISTANCE SAVED r'? CHICAGO AND ST. LUU.&. ine miwUi gaii Southern mid Northern Indiana Railroad Line. carrying the Great Western UniteJ Slates Through Mail, have the following stauuch first rlus- steamers running on Lake Erie in eonuec tiou with the New Vork and Erie railroad from Dunki.k, touching at Cleveland, and connecting with their road ?u Toledo, nod connecting directly with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads at Chicago, iu the same depot, thus forming a daily line itr passenger# and freight from New Vork to the M t?i*sippt river. Niagara, Captain Miller; En pir ?. Capiain Mitchell; Keystwue State, Capt. R fia J*; Louisiana, Cuptnin Davenport. Also, a I ail Line from Uulliilo direct to Monroe by tin te ..'ell-linowfi iiii-n.firent Floating Palaces, Eiup; Siutc J vi .!*? Communder, leaves Ruil.,1 .Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi gnu. .v 1j Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo Tuesday* aud Fridays; Northern Indiana, I. T. Plif.ut, t omiuauder, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays and Saturday*. One of the above splendid steamer* will eave the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Doc it at y o'clock, p. in, every day, (except Sundays,J and run direct through to Monroe, without lauding, 111 14 hours, where the Lightning Express Train wil 1>? in waiting to take passengers direct to Chicago in S hours, and arriving next evening alter leav ing Guli'alo. Run.inij< time from New Vork to Buffalo, four teen hours. Running lime from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen hours. Running time iroiu Monro** to Chicago, eight hours. Total thiriy-?ix hours. < Vinuoctimr at Chicago with a line Imw of low pr?j:-sur? steamboats to all places north of Chicago to Gr?*eu liay; also with Chicago and Rock Island Railroad to L.i S;?lle, mid there connect with I Hi not-- Rivcr Liue of Steamboats. or Express Train of lilino s Central and Chicago and Mississippi R-ilroiid>. or connecting at Rock Island with reg uiar liue of steamers for all points above and be r?w. .:i.iking tue cheapest and most direct route to St. L'i'iis Rock l-iind. Minnesota, and the Great We-i Tin .v.iiei Lake Shore Railroads from But" taloa id I Mink.rk ?? ?nnect * ith ihis line at Toledo lor in i_ the '.mo, i rci i ind 'outinuous line 01 railroads il:?* \tlantie Schboard to the Valley ofilie VIi>'i-~i|?;>i Running time to Chicago. hours : t?> Si. IjT.mi- 5o hour* Four Daily Trams i>v rniirmot, .ill the v.'av l'wo Daily Lrte? bv sieM'ii ts. <?n Lake Lrie Thu- the ir?v, k'r niuf -h'ptifr can see at * glaio-e ltr?i no >t rn-i live <-un enter 1 i.e lisis as com petitors. i.gcrs .'fc.-te.t (Mtot.'vrli troin Now \ort will I'rivilege .it ?toppiinr it ,iuy point ?>u the roih?. tod resiiCiiug sent- :it Irisiire. ?Miher by the N- a' Vork and Erie Kai:ro. .1 via Dunkirk. New Vork mi Erie and Utit??l?? .ind New Vork <'itv Rjnlr,. :d via Buifilo; People's Line of Steaint>oats. Hud-'Mi River or Harlem and New Vork Central Raiii ads via Albany and Buffalo. For nnv further information, through ticket*, or freisrfit. apply :'t the Company's Office, No. li*3 Broadway, corner ol Dev street. New York, to JOHN F. PORtER, General Agent, or L. P DUNTON. Ticket Agent. Xi Xai\TK.Y'S I V I (? (> U A T IN(; C<i It li i A L, 1y I'RELY Vegetable in its <-?t?|>OMition. "l n i ? invaluable < 'ordsal is extracted! r?in Herbs auo Roots which have >een feund alter yearn of cj prrime. by tin must ?ki:!tn! m ivsicians. to be i,ex.-,.t.j ol q 11.- ilies tiie most beneficial in'th? disease* tor which it is recommended ; and hence whilst it 18 presented to the public as an ?.?liica cious remedy, it i? also known to be of that char acter on which re 1 a nee may be placd as to it safety, (h cases of Iinpoteucy. ilu'iuorriiugcs Disordered Sterility. Menstruation,or Suppression of the Men*e?, Flupr Albns or Whiter, or for Debility ar-.i-.nz from any cause, such as weakness fr ini s. ?kiic.-s, where the patient ha* been confined to 'jed for ?oine time, (or temaleh after confinement, aioriion or miscarriage. thi* cordial caunot he excelled in its salutary effects or in loss of muscular energy, irritability, physica Erostratiou, seminal weakness, palpitation of the eart, indigestion, ahiggishness, decay ot the pro creative tunctions. nervousness, Arc., where a toxic medicine is required, u will be found eijua if not superior to any compound ever used. To Females.?Henry's Invigorating Cordial is one of the uio?t invaluable smlicine* in the nianv complaint- to whi-n females arr subject, it.a? si?ta nature to brace the whole ?ystem, check ex ce?ses, and create* renewed health and happiness Less siiti -r ;c disease, and unhappiMwi amont ladies would ex ? i. were they generally ta aiiopl the use oftlus c< rdiaL Ladies who are debilitated by tbo->e nbstmctiona which females are liable to are retired i?y ibe Ui-e of a bottle or two to Idoorr and to vigor. Voting Meu.?That solitary practice, ?o latal to tne es stence of man. and it is the young who are mo'i ? i,?? 10 become us victims, from an ignorance ot ' *?t; danger >o which they sabjeet them-elvea cati" ? Xcrrirtu OrMllt}, weakness of the system and piwoai wre J?*cfy. Many ot you may now be suffering misled ?- to the iWmo? source of dis r-? it..?ije'i w <>y by eKcwsn aa / .* iTOuaht O.I the i?-??l ceiiiS'Hre i ri | c y, lUVOlUnt *'< MMniiti! ?m -s'iiip. vi'iknc-\ mil shrivelling ot t1 i K' Til*! iwr ?"? iitvoo* i? I ?hi. or any wther ? ??.is- (if> <??)? ? >? <(u< ?strtci' d it*uieer? ?? of the ? < i % i ..!?,?>(! h >v of re ii> in* the )?!.?? ? <? - of j Ixi. i , anil bodily c? , ? > ? c H ?ij'V - !?v;i> ? ?? ?;or?l i n >nedi si ?? jiii"?li vngeta''> v iH s.d n???re to re cii -? wiiK>rinr! '?? a heahhy state. r.nd v !, h- vi- i' ? rv ;<??? to v ?? 'i |0*sc?se* rare virities is a eener?l reiuoc rii ???*<. >, trtr wr-ngth'-ner of'?h?- system. V" a Toi.lc ?'rdiclM, it ? uas>Srp?????' U , d nm place thi* cordial on i toot in a with ,|tracl ?M-dictne* <nd. as i? < u?t utiary, app ?nd ?? oii^ li?t oi n 11 iin ei'.I.M"ins, eertihcutes, iVc.. begin n i?r witu ? Hear what the Pi-. *, her says," and ?ui;h lik* ; ?? s not necessary, ibr "HwirjrV in via orst htf tk>rdiai " only rtetjds n trotl M prvve Ifcai it MriUaccomplish all we say. The (Genuine "He?ir|'i lnrlgvrttlN| Cvr* dial " i? j.iii up ;n right ox. |?aunei lottJrv and i* *??' ;y rcogni ? <\ 'tn 'He msuu* i inrer's >.;oatur? on ihe li-t.ei , i ott < . ;in connterfeii ?l<'.'l is lorjtery.) ?>oUI tor %>. per ti 'le u tor is; $|r> pe? toua Prepare*! only l>y ii. E. COH KN, No. S, b mnklm Row. Vine -treet. below Eighth, Philadeitihia. Pa to vi hoin ail orders mnat be addressed. For sale by all rr?|?ectable dniK^ists and marchanta through out the country ; an-l l>y W. i\. GJLMAN Washington, M. C, CANBV or HATCH. Baltimore PEEL ft. STEVENflL AUrsndris Vs. T AKK N () T I C K~. N? v* GlKllli KECKIVBI). |> W BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR. | ? nnder the l/nitw States Hotel, would re ?pei tfullv inform hi* customer* and the ptihlir i{?i nralh, that he hnsjuM received New Fall and vVinter Good*, in great variety. Huch as Cloths i "ssimeies, and Ve?tine?. oi the latest import a ' on, and ia prepared to have them made up at ne 'honest no'ice, m the inost^ fashionable man orr, and at low rates of prices. Having made arrangements to go into the ' ttoaiiy-made Clothine business" extensively this season, he (eela contnlent mat he can otler to those wishing to purchase a stock of Cothmg. not inferior to any hi tins city, and not made up ai ? the north, as is usually tlie case with work sold here; but cut in his own e?t?blishm?nt, and made by our own needy citir.ena in this dull season, at low rates of prices. Ha is enabled, therefore, to coni|?ete with northern work in i?iint of price, and as to quality and style, he will leave t,,r thost who lavor bun with a call to judge. He can sell whota suits, Coat. Pants, aod Ve?i at the following low rates. Good suit for business purpose-, out of cloth oi cassmiere, (or thesmail sura of Hi Dress and Frock Coats, from 11" to OvernxMits ol different stylea, irom.?..$lV to 12.') Black and lancy Pantaloons, froflt/>??$3 ?'?Oto $10 Silk and velvet V?-t?, from........ .$2 fiO to $10 ! Thia stack of Clothing is of a superior quality, j snd has !>een made up aince he received (tie fail \ and winter fashions. He MepaoeMtanUyoti hnuda large aMOlttuMii of fancv articles?such n? qiovev cravat*, <-oHa'? umbrellas, dec. 8ole agent for the ssl? ??( -*,' itt's ?eiK?rt a Fashions in thi* city. Sept 14?li BAKTLETT'S AMERICAN bXFLOK lu{f Expedition?Personal narrative ofex ;>'oraiious and incident* in Texas, New Mexico, California, Sonoru, and Chihuahua, y J. K. Bart , let*. I'niied .Slate* Commissioner during that pe riod, in two volumes, with maps and illustration*. The Hive of the Bee Hunter, a re|*>sitory of | Sketches. including peculiar American character, , scenery, and rural s|K>rtK, by T B. Thorpe, author o' Tom Owen, the Bee Hun'ers, Arc., illustrated by "ketches from nature. Fartuingdalr, a novel, by Carolina Thouiu. Our Parish, or aunal* of Pa*tor and People. ! Ju?i received and for sale by R. FARNHAM, Corner of Penn. avenue und 11th st. TAKE NOTICE, IltAVE now on hand a large assortment of every description of Spectacles, from the lowest price to the very best quality used, and having been for a long time engaged in manufac luring, and adjusting Glasses for the most difficult and defective vision s, therefore can with confidence guarantee to benefit and improve the s'ght of all wli<> ueeil. Call at 418, Pennsylvania aveuue, Sign of ih ?ir*re Spread Eagle- A. 0. HOOD. Feb 7 |Organ.| Wr \ TC II lis, JEWELHY, SILVER and Plated Ware at Reduced Price*.?In anticipation of the approaching dull season, we I'll-r our culm- stock of elegant Gold Watches. Rich Jewelry, Pure Silverware Ate., al greatly reduced rates. Pen-ons would do well to examine our ' nieiit. which is by lar the largest, most fashionable, and best selected ever otiered to our customers. M. W. GALT Ar BRO., 324 Penn. aveuue, between Sth and 9th streets. Fell 16?.'3tif IT id GLOVES,?A fresli supply of Gent's L li. ht-colored Kid Gloves at STEVENS'S Feb 2-1?3?if Sales Room. Brown's Hotel. A NEW EDITION. IN ONE VOLUME^ Of Mr. Ki.vgslev's Popular Work, I1YP.VTI A; Or New Foes with an Old Face, By the autnor of '? Yeust," "Alton Locke," Arc. 1 vol. 12mo, Price $1 25. OF the author of " Hypatia" the London Spec tator says : "Take him all iu all, England litis no literary man of his years who can set up beside him a* his equal in variety and quality ol endowments and in richness of promise." ?? Unsurpassed by any kindred work i;\ the Eng i?h language."?National Intelligencer. Published by CROSBY. N1CH0LLS ic CO.. Bws'on ; and tor >ale in Washington by Taylor at maury. rpAYl.nit Cc MAURY'S DOLLAh LET. 1 ter balance, in universal use. Price SI. April 21 Uooksiore. near Vlh si. IMPORT VST BOUNTY-LAND BOOK? Ju?t issued, a second edition of Triplett's Pen sion and Bounty-Land Laws, containing the new txiuniy-lnnd act of 1 S-"?fand embracing a digest ol all .he laws, decisions, aiid forms, relating to pen sions; to olficers and soldiers of the revolution, their widows and children ; to army and militia invalids and their willows; to navy and marine invalids, their widows and children; and to Ixiunty laud? provided tor by evvry act from the Revolu tion tit, and including that of March 3, 1955; so nrrarnred as to be intelligible to every claimant. This work is highly recommended by the Com missioner of Pensions. Price S2, mailed tree to any part of the United States, (except California.) TAYLOR Ac MAURY, Bookstore, April 21 near 9th st. LAW NOTICE* 1 SHALL hereafter have an office perma nently 111 Washington for the oractice ol mv profession, and will give careful attention to any business entrusted to my charge in the Supreme Court, the Court ol Claims, in the Land, Patent or 1 cnsion, office#, or in any of the Departments.' Business from the Southwest may be sent to me through V . H. Ivy. Attorney at Law, New Or ;can*. who huts been associated with me in the practice in that city, and who will continue to at tend to any business there which may be placed in my charge. J. D. B. DE BOW, Late Superintendent of Census, w ashington, D. C., April 20, 1855 _Ap1 21?law lm AMERICAN E.\GI NEErTnc7 lllusl trated by branches of mechanical arts sta tionary. marine, and locomotive engines, manu facturing machinery, printing prwsses, tools prist steam, ?aw, and rolling mills, from buildings. &c ' kLp a,"d mo/:t imProved construction' by G. Weissenborn, Civil Engineer; parts one and two now ready $1 each. Sole agents for Washington, TAYLOR &c MAURY, Apr 14 Bookstore, near 9th st. pOUMT OF C L AI MS.? Digested summa yy ry and alphabetical list ol private claims which have been presented to the House of Rep resentatives from the First to the Thirty first Con gress, exhibiting the action of Congress on each Claim, with reference tothe journals, reports, bills ic elucidating its progress, compiled by order ol the House of Representatives. A few copies for Mlrl,y,. r farnham. Apr 14 |Y?"TI1 W?UTH, by tile author of Xi Mary Larion, "The Moorland Cot t aire* w "Crawford," Arc. 37J ceom. g Kings and Queens, or Life in the Palace bv John S C. AI)boii. new edition, just received and <t,r "ie l,y R. FARNHAM. LAW NOTICE^ IIrow i>, St anion, and Walker. W"M" 7i FREL) P- STANTON, ? ' nwd J- KNOX WALKER, have formed a partnership for practising law in the Supreme Court of the United States, and the Court ol Claims in \\ ashington. and in the Courts of Ten nessee. Offices in Washington and Memphis. One ot the parties will always be found at either place, and letters addressed to them will receive prompt attention. April 21?tteod C (HI R T OF C L A I MH] 1 Washington City, D. C. N addition tothe Fraetlceot Law, as here tofore. ,n all the Coons of the District, and in tbe Supre ne Court of the United Stales, th- un ?ler.igned will devote himself assiduously to the i rosecution of Claims against the Government, in the alcove Court, (established in this city by act of Congress, approved March. 1*35.) which has cogmxance of all claims arising under the Consti lution. or founded upon any Ihw of <5ongre?s or upon any regulation of an Executive Department, or upon any contract, express or implietf with the Of.vernnieiit of the United States, or any of its of fi- ers or agents. When the claim is established in Ibis Court, and an appropriation made by Congress (or the purpose, the claimant will be paid at the 1 reasaryof fhe United States. All Claims against the Government must hence forth be prosecuted in said Court, and not before Congress as heretofore. M. THOMPSON, Attorney and Con ntellr* at Lav, , . Wa?hikoto* Citt, D. C. Ayfril 21?Imtf (_1 K ACE LEE, by Julia Kavanah. author J of Daisy Burns, Madeleine. Nathalie, Ac. The Summer Land; a Southern Story, by a child of the sun. Just published and for sale by R. FARNHAM, Ap"1 1? Corner Penn. avenue and 11th at. AKUiUNKNI %KV AMI)" FHACTH AV Ire si se on Perspective for begmaers, sim plified tor the use of jnvrnile students and am*. t?nr? m ?<ehitecture painting, fec.j also adapted lor ?cboots and privau- instructors, fourth edition revised a,,d enlarged, by George Payne, srt.st eighty-six iIIii??trations, w cents. Rudiments Of the Art of Building, m five mth t'Oij, vix 1. General principles of construction; i Materia s ,.s^i ,n l.mldmg, 3. Strength of ma tenals, 4. Use of materials; 5. Working drawing-, specifications, and estimates, illustrated with 111 woodcuts, by Edward Dobaoa. author of the Rail , ways of Belgium. Ate. Elements of Me. hanisru, elucidating the scien [ (tie principles of the ..radical construction ot machines, lor the use of sc hools and students in mechanical engineering, with numerous specj mens of modern machines remarkable for their utility and ingenuity, illustrated with '4C3 ens rav ings, by T. Kaker, author of Railway Kfigineering, Jost received, and for sale st the Bookstore of It I-ARNHAM corner of l|th street snd Fenn ?vlvsma avenue. 11ME1 limb: LI ME J?To Plasterers '??'lder?,?We have now on hand, at ShbLi S I atent Kilns, one thousand barrels ol Lime, and are now making two hundred barrela daily which we will .ell on the best terms. We would call the particular attention ol plas terers to this superior srticle of Lime. It is free troin coal cinders or other sediment, it l?eing burnt altogether by wood which makes it a very superior a.ticle for plastering, white coating, and hard finishing fiive us a wall, and you shall be pleased * J 8 KELT Jr CO. ! July 27?U RAKI PENSION n<M>k.S. ? Lands Id Illinois to Soldier* of the Late War," giving the names of each soldier to whom a patent war issued for land lying in the military bounty laud district lor service* in the late war, (with Eng land ;) the description of the tract of land granted to each, with the date of the patent; the company and regiment in which they severally served, and by whom each patent wan received. A tingle copy for sale. Old Peuaion Rolls of Indiana and North Caro lina List of Pensioners of the United States under the act of 18th of March, 1^1$, showing the rank and line in which each served Virginia Muster Rolls. Virginia Pay Rolls. List of Rejected and suspended Pensions, with the reason* lor the rejection or suspension. For sale in Washington by TAYLOR <V MA1TRY. WANTED?A Situation as Teacher of English, Mathematics, and Latin; also, the rudiuieuis of Greek, if desired. All ofwhioh will be iitughi in the most approved maimer. The applicant is an experienced teacher, of good address*, and will furnish the best references, both in regard to character and ability. None but 11 liberal salary need be ottered For particulars, address SETH FRINK, Dec 8?tl Pittsfield, Massachusetts. TAKE N OTIC E.?Housekeepers and others are reminded that the following list ot articles are of the very best description, and can be purchased from the subscrilmron as low terms as any other house in the city. A 'arge assort ment and supply always on hand Oils of all kinds. Qoeeuswar Paints, Brushes, Camphine. Clocks, Varnish, Lamps, Turpentine, Chandeliers Window Glaus. Girondoles. China, Vases. Earthenware. Britannia ware, Glass, ike., &c., tec. Goods sent to any part of the city free ot charge. Country dealers will do well to call. O. S. WHITTLESEY, 7th street, Opposite Seldeu <fc Withers's Bank Mar (Star.) CLOTHING. A CsmpllmcnUry Card and Invitation to tile Public. "TYTHEN I HAVE EARNED ONE HUN YY DRED ^DOLLARS OF MY OWN MONEY, I will trade on one hundred dollars, and when 1 have earned one thousand dollars. 1 wilt trade upon one thousand dollars, and so increase my business and capital in propor tion.'' I will never take credit or give my own promise to pay notes, but will pay cash for all my goods when purchased. I will keep down my ex penses, and will not pay bijjh, enormously high rents, nor live Above my income, and will deal fairly with all men. Maxims likathese and for mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu facturing, as well as the import and export trades during these last five and twenty years, have en abled GEORGE P. FOX, U. S. A., U. S. N., Tailor, and l'Inventeur des Modes, to progressively rise from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern in Wall street a f*w years ago, to be the present sole proprietor ol the store (25 feel front by 10f> feet deep) op|>ositc Pearl street, NO. 321 BROAD WAY. It is nlso equally true that with money, cash in hand, FOX?GEORGE P. FOX?has, during the ?past few months, made extensive purchases, at ruinously low prices, of fine CLOTHS, PA8IHONABI.K VKKTIWCJS, CAHSI.B1KRKS, and other articles connected with ihe Tailoring Business, on importation, and from respectable city merchants, who arc in want of discounted money at any price or loss, owing to an over stocked market and the eircuuiBlances of hard times, (A. D. 1854.) FOX?GEORGE P. FOX?while most thankful to the public for the liberal patronage received, still maintains his reputation tor at all times sell ing the most fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and Correct Fitting. READY MADE GARMENTS, Dress, Frock Coats, Overcoat^, Vests, Pantaloons, Cloths, Cassimeres, Velvet Vesting*, tSrc.,<fcc., and is determined not to be outdone in liberality oi dealing, nor undersold by the least nor the biggest house in the trade. He is also equally determined, to the best of his ability, to employ a meritorious laboring class of Journeymen Tailors ; and others who are suffering dreadful privations for want ol employment, and therefore offers, on and afier this date, until ihe beginning of the year 1850. the resources of his magnificent Tailoring Establish ment. free of profit on the cost of all his goods, combined with his own gratuitous services, to his friends and the publicv to be considered as a sort of present HOLIDAY OR NEW YEAR'S GIFT! exampleizing wealthy gentlemen. United States Departments, the Executive, Officers of the Army and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens, the pres ent imperative duty of solvent tradesmen and merchant* to employ their fellow-men. aid and assist the inauguration oi a better state of trade all over the world from the commencement of the New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty five. 1 am, fellow-citizens, (representing one ot the links of Commerce,) yours truly, ever grateful and obliged, GEORGE P FOX, .. Untied Slates Leader of Pa*hton?, ... ,Pf.. Headquarter/. No. 321 Hroadiraf, s" : l. s. ? GEORGE P. FOX. 5' * Dec 19? GEmi;MEN'S DKKKS* SlIIHTS, of bent quality. -A large assortment, nt the lowest market prices, constantly on hand, WALL Ar STEVENS, 322, Penn. avenue, next door to Iron Hall. Jan 5 (News.) N OFFICIAL. ARMY AND NAVY MINIS TER for lSST). The Navy Register for the United State* for the year 1865. Official Army Register for 1855. Just published and for sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S Feb. 27 Rookstore, near 9th street OVELTIEH, Invention*, and Curiosities in Art* and Manufacture*.?Price 50 cents, (ray's Fables, profusely illustrated. The Ladies' and Gentlemen's Letter Writer. Shooting, by R. Blakey Just imported from England bv TAYLOR te MAURY, Oct 18 Bookstore near 9th St. The youth of madami: i >i. lon> gueville, or new Revelation* of Court and Coavent in the seventeenth century, from the French of Victor Cousin, by F. W. Ricord. Faggots for the Fireside, or Facts and Fancy, by Peter Parley. Just received and for sale by Nov 12 R. FARNHAM. GEIW SCARFS. TIES, CRAVATS, 4tc. Every variety of size, style, and shape oi new and desirable Scarfs, Napoleon Ties, Cra vats, Ate., of late importation, and nt moderate prices, at STEVENS'S Dec 7?3tif Salesroom, Brown's Hotel. N"e"w YEAK'S PREMEfcTS^-M. W OALT A: HRO. will open this day a magnifi cent assortment of Wstches, Jewelry, Silver Ware, and Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, to which they invite the attention of purchasers. M W OALT fr. BROTHER, Jan 3?9t Penn. air., betw. 9th and 10th *t. VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE. WHITE SATIN AND KID BOOTS and Slippers. Just received a general ss aortment of the above; 'workmanship and materia of the best,. AI?o an elegant supply ol Toilet Slipper*, em bracing the French embroided. Wilton, snd Ve/ vet. GEO. BURNS,' 340 Prnnsylvsnia avenue. Adjoining Patterson's Drug Store. THE UNDERSIfiNEI) would respect fully inform his filends snd citizens gene rally that he has resumed the Grocery business, and ia now located at the corner of Pennsylvania nveniie and Thirteenth street, where will be found a choice selection of Groceries, Tea*, Wines, Liquors, Cigars, Arc. Special attention i* invited to his assortment ot Tea*, Liquor*, snd Cigars. The above goods are all of the best quality, and for *ale very low for cash. R. D. TWEEDY, Corner of Pennsylvania avenne and 13th street, south side. Nov 9?dlwflreolw UKOWSKJ'S YEAK OF THE WAR, IjT A Year of the Wsr, by Adam G. De Gou rowski, a citizen of the United States. Just published, an<> tor sale at TAYLOR Ar MAURY'S, Fab 1 Near 9th St. HUDSON KIVKK KAILKOAI). Summer Arrangement. m ? 1 N Kw YORK TO A ND FROM <wlJ?.LiaBs ALB AN Y AND TROY.?(Ju and Hlier Monday, May 8, 1854, the train* will rwa as follows: GOING NORTH. Leave New York, from the office uu? a ot Chambers street and Collece Place, at 6, a. in. Express tram tor Albany and Ifray, connecting with Northern and Western traias. Through in 4 hours from Chambers street. 7, a. in. Poughkeepsie Way Passenger Traill, stopping at all stations, and carrying way mail from New York to Poughkeepsie. 9, a. m. Mail Train for Albany and Troy, stop Cing at Paekskill, Garrison's, Cold Spring, Fish ill. New Hamburg, and at all mail stations north of Poughkeepsie. 10, a. 111. Peekskill Way Passenger Train, stop ping at all stations. 12, in. Way Train for Albany and Troy, sto?oing at Yonkers, Tarrytown, Sing Sing, Crugers, PeeKw kill, Cold Spring. Fishkill, New Hamburg, Pouga keepsie, Ilvde Park, lihiuebeck, Barrytown Ti voli, Oakhill, Hudson, Coxsackie, Stuyvesant, anu Castleton; and connecting with the Express Train leaving Albany at 6.30, p. m., for Bulfalo, and at Troy with Northern Trains for Montreal. 1, p. m. Poughkeepsie Way, Freight, and Pas senger Train, stopping at all stations. 5, p. m. Way Train for Albany and Troy, stop ping at Dobbi'i Ferry, Sing Sing, Peekskill, Cold Spring, Fishkill, New Hamburg, Poughkeepsie, and at all stations north. 4.10, p. m. To Poughkeepsie, stopping at all way stations. 4, p. in. Express Trains to Albany and Troy, stopping at Peekskill, Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck, aud Hudson, connecting at Albany with the Western Express Train at 11, p. m., for Buffalo. 5.30, p. m. To Poeknkill, stopping at all way stations. 6.30, p. m. Emigrant and Freight Train for Al bany and Troy, stopping at all Time Table Sta tions. 11, p. m. To Tarrytown, stopping at all way stauooff. GOING SOUTH. Leaves Troy at 4.30, a. in., and Albany at 4.45, a. m. Express Passenger Train for New York, stoppiug at Hudson. Rhinebeck, Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, and Peekskill. Leaves Troy at 4.45, a. m., and Albany at 6 a. in. Way Mail and Passenger Train for New York, -tapping at all mail stations. Leaves Troy at 8.30. a. m., and Albany at 8.45, a. in. Express Train for New York, stopping only ?t Hudson, Rhinebeck, Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, and Peekskill. Leaves Troy at 10.45, a. in., and Albany at 11, a. in. Way Train, stopping at Castleton, Stuyve sant, Coxsackie, Hudson, Oukhill, Tivoli, Barry town, Rhinebeck, Staatsburg, Hyde Park, Pough keepsie, New Hamburg, Fishkill, C?ld Spring, Garrison's, and Peekskill. Leaves Albany at 1.45, p. m. Way. Freight, and Passenger Train l'sr Poughkeepsie, stopping at all stations. Leaves Troy at 4.30, p. in., and Albany at 4.45, n. m. Express Train stopping only at Hudson, Rhinebeck, Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, and Peekskill. Leaves Troy at 4.30, p. m., and Albany at 4.45, p. 111.. from Albany. Milk, Freight, and Passen ger Train, stopping at all stations. LEAVE POUGHKEEPSIE FOR NEW YORK. At 4.30, a. m Way Freight Train, stopping at all stalious. At 6.30, a. m. Way Passenger Train, stopping at all Time Table stations except Manhattan. At 4, p.m. Way Passenger Train, stopping at all stations. LEAVE PEEKSKILL FOR NEW YORK. At 6.30, a. m.. and 3.20, p. in., stopping at all way stations. LEAVE SING SING FOR NEW YORK At 6, a. m., slopping at all way stations. Passengers are requested to procure tick ets before entering the cars. Tickets purchased in the ears will be Scents extra. Trains will stop a su" cient time rft Poughkeep sie for refreshments. Freight forwarded to Le west and north as ex peditiously, safely, and neaply as l>y any other line. ED UND FRENCH, Superintendent. Nkw York, May 8, IS' May 10?tfeo Bill lor Injunction. In the Circuit Court in the District of Columbia, fitting In Chan cery Christopher Adams, complainant, ? vs. James Guthrie, 1 Amos Adams, Isaac N. Comstock, ? Defendants. Samuel Bvington,and Hichard Wnllaeh, J THIS bill of complaint in the above stated cause states, that the said complainant, on or about the twenty-fifth day of November, A. D, lSf>l, entered into a contract with the United States government, agreeing to supply the government with live mil lion of brick for the extension ofthe Capitol. That said complainant, on or about the 12th day of Jan uary, A. 1). 1S52, assigned to one Samuel Strong, the said contract; the said Strong agreeing nnd promising to pay to said complainant the sum oi tour thousand dollars. Tne bill further states that the said Strong, on or about the 'id day of February, A. D. 1&52, as signed the said contract, or one moiety thereof, to Amos Adam* and Isaac N. Comstock, ofthe city of Albany and State of New York, and received from the said Adams and Comstock their obligation or promise for the payment of four thousand dollars, or thereabout, as well as a lien of thirty per cent, on the moneys to be paid by the government on said contract, until the said sum of four thousand dollars nhould be pnid ; which lien said Strong duly assigned to the complainant in this bill. The bill further states that sometime in the year I9M the said Amos Adams and Isaac N. Conrfstock as signed their right, title.and interest in the contract to one Samuel Hyington as partner and associate ol Richard Wallach, the said Byington and Wnl lach having notice of the said lien of thirty per cent, on the moneys to be paid by the government on said contract. The object of said bill is to obtain an injnnction against said defendants inhibiting the said James Guthrie, and all persons acting for him, from paying the said moneys to any of the defend ants, or their representatives, nnd the defend ants and their representatives from receiving the said moneys until the sum of thirty-six hun dred dollar*, and the interest thereon, should be paid tn 'be complainant or his legal representa tives, sn(i such other and farther decree as to this court shall seem right and proper. The said Amos Adains and the said Isaac N. Comstock, named in the caption and body of the bill, still residing in Albany as aforesaid, beyond the reach of the pro cess of the court. It ia, therefore, by the court ordered this 1st day of January, A. D. 18S6, that the matters and things stated in the aforesaid bill of complaint agrinst the defendant*, shall be taken forcon fested against the said Amos Adains and Isaac N. Comstock, and such decree made in the pre mises against them, and each of them, as the court shall deem right, unless the said defendants appear in the court on or before the second Mon day in May next, and answer the said bill, and ? show cause if any they have why a decree as prayed for by the complainant should not be passed by the court. Provided the complainant cause this order, and the substance and the object of the said bill of complaint, to be published in some newspaper in the city of Washington, twice a week foi six successive week*, the first insertion thereof to sppear at least four month* before the second Monday in May next. Given at rules, the first Monday of January, 18.V), being the first day of January, 1SW. Test: JOHN A. SMITH, Clerk of the Circuit Court. Washington CofJtTY, D. C. S. SPENCER, et al. Solicitor for complainant. True copy, Test: JNO. A. SMITH, Jan 4?2aw6w Clerk. MAKHLE MANTLEM,?Marble work*? The subscriber begs leave to inform hi* friends and the public that he has increased hi* stork of Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna, Rroekedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and black marble, richly carved and plain, of the l>est quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he offers for sale low for cash. Also. Marble Monti m#*nts, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern Marble for window sills, lintels, steps, and plat form* ; Marble tile, counter and table top*; *oap stone, calcined plaster, $2 7.r> fer barrel. Also on hand a large lot of Connecticut I'.row Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for building purposes. He invites the attention o builders snd other* to his stock, and willendeavo* tn give satisfaction to all who may favor him w t> their orders. WM. RUTHERFORD On E st.. bet. 12th and 13 Get. f*?flm. (m) TKAVK.MNU and Packing Trunks ot all qualltie*.-?A large variety constantly on hand, and for aale cheap by WALL fc STEVENS, HARPER'S NAUAZINE for June, at SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore, bunny Fern's u?w book, second series of her Leave*. Reginald Lyie, by Miss Purdue. Rival Beauties, or Love aud Diplomacy. Knickerbocker Magazine, tor June. Behind ilie Scenes, by Lady Bulwer. Diokrnt't Household Words, lor Jyne. Ail the new books aud magazines received aa fast as published, and lor sale at JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore, Odeon Building, corner 41 street NEW AND IMPORTANT BOOKS Is rael aud the Gentiles, by Dr. Isaac Da Costa. Paley'a Evidences of Christianity, with Notes and Auditions, by Charles M. Nairne. Lectures delivered hefore the Young Men's Christian Association of London. Words 10 Win Souls, twelve sermons by emi nent Divines of the Church of England. Letters and Remains of the late Rev. W. H Hewitson, 2 vols. The Works of the Rev. Edward Bickersteth, 16 vols. Autobiography and Reminiscences of the Rev. Wrn. Jay, of Bath. Scripture Testimony to the Messiah, by John Pyne Smith, D. D. For sale by GRAY <Sc BALLANTYNE, FIN LI JEWELRY.?1 have Just received a new supply of the latest styles of 1 welry aud have just finished a tine lot oftpu.e silver ware, such as Tea Sets, GobleU, Cups, Spoons, Forks. Ladles, Butter, Fish, and Pie Knives Napkin Rings, icc., dec. All of which I will sell at much lower prices than is usually asked for the same quality of goods at other establishments in this city, and will warrant every article as repre sented at time of sale. H. O. HOOD, 418 Penn. avenue, between 4} and 6th streets. EW HOOT AND SHOE STORE? Samuel W. Taylor & Co , have opened the spacious New Store on Penn. avenue, next to Messrs. Geo., & T. Parker's opposite Brown's Hotel, for the sale oi'Ladies', Gentlemen's, Misses', Boy's and Servant's BOOTS, SHOES, GAITERS and SLIPPERS. In opening this establishment our aim is to be come popular by keeping good articles at very low prices. Uj'Arrungemeuts have been made with the best Northern' Manufacturers for a regular supply ot every article exclusively to our order. By respectful attention to the wants of those who will favor us with a call, we hope to merit their future confidence and patronnge. S. W. TAYLOft. Ac Co. Penn. avenue,opposite Brown's Hotel. A uk 5IW?lw PURE SILVER WARE.?A Magnificent assortment.?M. W. GALT <te BRO. call at tention to their unusually large assortment of Sil verware, consisting of? Solid silver Tea Sets, complete. Silver Pitchers, solid silver Castors. Silver Cups and Saucers, Goblets. Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels, Sugar Sifters Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives and Forks. Olive Spoons, Salad Tongs, Vegetable Forks. Fruit Knives, Ice Tongs, Desert Knives. Soup, cream, and gravy Ladles. Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars. Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Strainers. Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks ol every variety. Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, icc. Also, a very large assortment of Fancy Silver ware, suitable for wedding, birth-day, and other presents. The above is by far the largest and most varied assortment ever offered to our customers. Being of our own manufacture, it is warranted pure sil ver, and offered at as low rates as similar goods can be purchased for in any city in this country. M. W. GALT & BRO., Sign of the Golden Eagle, Penn. av., between 9th and 10th streets. EOPLE'S EDITION OP CHANGING. Works of Rev. Dr. Chanmnjr, in six volumes, bound. Price $'2 25. The same six volumes bound in three. Price two dollars. Memoirs of William Ellery Cheuuing, 3 vols. Price J1 75, with Portrait engiaved on steel. Ware on the Formation of the Christian Char acter. Price 50 cents. A large supply of the above just received at TAYLOR & MAURY'S March 10 Bookstore, near Ninth street P1.AY1NO CARDS.?W.C.ZANTZINGER has just received a very large assortment of the best American, English, and French Playing Cards of every description, aud at the most rea souable prices, wholesale and retail. STATIONERS' HALL, Adjoining Kirkwood House. Dec 7?3taw2wif MRS. COWDEN CLARKE new Novel. The Iron* Cousin, or Mutual Influence, by Mary Cowden Clarke, author of "The Complete Concordance to Shaksj>eare." Tegg's Dictionary of Chronology. Leeture* in the True, the Beautiful, and the liood, by M. N Cousin; increased by an Ap|?endix on French Art; translated by O. W. Wight. TAYLOR fr. MAURY'S PENSION LAWS.?The last edition, com piled t>y the Commissioner of Pensions in 1S4&. In addition, the resolutions, laws, and ordi nances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay to of ficer* el the line and the stall of the army, the hos pital department, and medical stall", and of the quartermaster's department: half-pay of the line under the resolve of October 21st, 17b0; under other resolutions, to officers, to officers of themed icnl department and medical staff, chaplains ; and commutation pay under the resolution of March 22<1, 17S3; together with the names of the officers of the continental line of the army in all the States who served to the end of the war, and acquired the right ot commutation pay ; with the names of officers killed in battle, or who died in service. Price SI ; sent postage free to any part of the Uni ted States. For sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore, Feb 14 Near N nth street. EARL OP CARLISLE'S DIARY. Diary of Turkish and Greek Writers, by the Right lion, the fori of Carlisle, edited by C. C. Felton, Greek Professor in Harvard University. The noble Earl is well and favorably known in this country, having travelled here while be bore th e title of Lord Morpeth, and his work will be read with great interest by all who have devoted any attention to the mighty eventa which are now takiug place in the Eastern World. The period embraced in his journal is one of deep signifi cance, being at the very commencement of hos tilities, and the persons introduced have since played eminent pari* in this terrible historical tragedy. Professor Felton has added full and co pious notes to the American edition, and the work is beautifully illustrated. It will hereafter be re garded as a valuable, historical record of this in erecting period. Just published and for sale by R. FARNHAM, June 12 Cor. 11 at. and Penn. av. NEW WORK I)Y HENRY ROl.ERS, author ofthe "Eclipseof Faith," entitled A Defence of the Eclipse of Fnth, by its author, be ing a rejoinder to Professor Newman's "Reply;" and, in order to give the American public the whole matter at a glance, there ie included in the same volume the " Reply to the Eclipse of Faith," by F.W.Newman, with his chapter on the "Moral Perfection of Christ." For sale by GRAY & BALLANTYNE, Seventh street. New edition of dick.ens'8 com. pletc Works.?The complete Works of Charles Dickens, in five volumes; price #7 50. The Missing Bride, or Miriam the Avenger, by Mrs. Emma D. E. N. Southworth; paper $1, hound SI 25. The Pickwick Papers complete, 50 cents. Just published, and for sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S May 31 Bookstore, near 7th ti. MRS. E. E. alexander run accom modate a lew Gentlemen with Board; or a Lady and Gentleman, on I street, between 6th snd 7th, No. 502. The House is situated a short distance from the Patent Office and other Depart ments. Nov 10?tf SITUATION WANTED.?By a young Frenchman, who comes well recommended as a waiter in a hotel or family, or Vaiet d* Cham brr. Apply at this office. Mar 15 MIuT A. MrMADDOX'8 Boarding house, no. 4.1? e street, belwoen 6th and 7th streets, near the corner ol 7th street, Washington, D. C., is prepsred to accommodate BOARDERS by the month, week, dav, or meal. Residence within two or three minutes' walk of the Patent. General, and City Post Offices. Gentlemen san have Board with or withont Rooms. Dee 8?eot f Water-color PICTURES-- Memni. TAYLOR & MAURY bog to announce turn, at the suggestion of several of our citizen*, the Pictures uow on exhibition at their Store will be Rallied lor. Eleven prizes ; sixty chances, at %*>? April 10 Bookstore, Dear Ninth street. rpHE LITERARY life AND COR RE 1 spondence of the Countess of Blessingtop Harper's Story Book lor April. Looinis's Practical Astronomy. Just published and for sale by April 10 R. FARNHAM. T?7"ater color pictures.?Messrs. YV TAYLOR & MAUHY beg to announce that, at the suggestion ot several of our citizens, the pictures now on exhibition at their store, will be rallied for. Eleven Prizes?60 chances at $5. Bookstore near 9th street. April 7. NUW city directory.- Washington and Georgetown Directory, just published. Congressional Directory for the Second Session ot the Thirty-Third Congress of the United StatcB ot America. For sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S, Feb 22 Bookstore, near Ninth street More new books at taylor & MAURY'S.?Julia Kavanagh's new novel, Grace J^ee ; paper 75 cents, cloth $1. Life of Stun Houston, with portrait; price $1 25 A Long Look -Ahead, or the First Stroke and the Last, by A. S. Roe ; price $1 25. The Old Inn, or the Traveller's Entertainment, price $1. The Summer Land, a Southern Story, by a Child of the Sun. April 10 Bookstore, near Ninth street. CASH MUSIC AND PIANO STORE OF HORACE WA.TEH.8 No 333 Broadway, New York. OPPOSITION TO THE COMBINATION. MUSIC Ai. greatly reduced rates. Notwithstanding the combi bination of Music Dealers ?o keep up the prices of nou copyright music against the interests of Native Composers, and their refusal to extend to Mr Waters the courtesies of the trade, he is making immense sales?having abundant evi 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 ef the largest and best selected in the United Slates. He has also made a Great Reduction in the Prices of Pianos, Melodeons, and Musical Instruments of all kinds. Superior toned 6J Oct??ve Pianos for $175, $200, and $2'^5, interior of as good qui*lity, and instru ments as strong and as durable as those which cost $500. Pianos of every variety of style and price, up to $1,000, comprising those of Ten dif ferent manufactories; among jhem the celebrated modem improved Horace Waters' Pianos, and the first premium iEolean Pianos of T. Gilbert ic Co s. make (owners of the JEolean Patent.) Second-hand Piano* at great bargains. Prices from $40 to $150. Melodeons from five diflerent manufactories, including the well-known S. D. dt H. W Smith's Melodeons, (tuned the equal tem perament.) The Best Make in the United States. Prices $15, $60. $75, $100, $115, $125, $135, $150. Smith's Double Bank Melodeons' $200. Each Piano and Melodeon guarantied. The best terms to the trade, schools, dec 12J per cent, discount to Clergymen and Churches. Ail orders promptly attended to. Music sent to all parts of the coun try, |K>st paid, at the reduced rates. General and select Catalogues and Schedules of prices of Mu sical Instruments forwarded to any address free ol charge. Feb 16?d3m Mrs. beecher stowed new Work.?The May Flower and Miscellane ous Writings, by Harriet Beecher Stowe. The Country Neighborhood, by Miss E. A. Du puy, author of The Conspirator, &e., &c. Foster's First Principles of Chemistry, illus trated. Adapted specially for classes. Tri-colored Sketches in Paris, during the vears 1851-2-3. Just published and for sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore, Ap"'I? near 9th st. rpAYL?)R & MAURY'S ELASTIC PEN, JL No. 27.?This Pen, which is manufactured by Perry 6c Co., London, expressly for Messrs. Tay lor he Maury, will be found unequalled in all the requirements of a good steel Pen. Sold in gross boxes, price $1, at TAYLOR fc MAURY'S Book and Stationery Sjore, April 17 near 9th st. T1IE COMING STRUGGLE.?The Coin ing Struggle among the Nations oftha Earth, or the Political Events ol the next Fifteen Years, described in accordance with Prophecies in Eze kiel, Daniel, and the Apocalypse. Reprinted from the sixtieth-thousand London edition. "For sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore, near Ninth street. THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC CONNECTED I UNITED STATES MAIL. ROUTE! ONLY 50 HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW YORK! AND 36 HOURS TO CINCINNT1!! C( IlK At.O A MISSISSPPI RAILROAD / Tke otdy Railroad Routs from the Ijawrr Mustesippt to the Atlantic! TIMK FROM 8T. L0UI8 TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HOURS >^The Strainer WINCHESTER leaves JI^SUOUC the Altou wharf boat at St. Louis daily (Sundays excepted) at 7 o'clock, a. m., anc the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat at St. Louis daily at 5.30, p. m. The steamers connect at Alton (only 25 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 7, a. m., lake the cars at Alton at 10, a. re., and arrive at Chicago the next morning in time to take the earliest mornipy trains going east. Passengers leaving St. lx>uis by the Reindeer at 5.30, p. m., take the cars at Alton (Saturday ex ceptel) at 9 p. in., in time for the evening trains rest. This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Cential and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago ? nd Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy route from St. Louis to points on the Mississippi river, at and alwve the Upper Rapids, aa well na to points on the Illinois river at and aliove Pekin. The trains of the C. and M. railroad connect at Carlinville, Virden, Springfield, and Bloomington, with good Stage Lines tor Hillsboro', Waverly, 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. 1JS9- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets to Chic ago, can b- had at the offices of the Michigan Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New York and Erie railroads, St. Louis. 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. E. KEATING, Sup't C. te M. R. R. NEW YORK., May 51, IM3^Thf under signed has this dsy opened an office, No. 42 William street, (Merchants' Exchange,) for the transaction of a general brokerage business. Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government, State, and city securities bought and sold. Promissory no??*s, bills of exchsage, and loans negotiated. Sep 21?tf EMANUEL B. HART. ENERAL AGENCY*?The undersigned X most respectfully informs, by this notice, his riends and the public in general, here and esle where, that he ha* opened an Agency Office for the prosecution of claims of every description sgsinst fhe government, before the several depart ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty ands extra pay, and arreerage pay, and will at. end to the buying and sel'ing of real estate, the renting ot houses, and a general collecting busi ne?*; he will also furnisn parties at a distance with such information as they may desire from the seat of government. Charges will be mode sate. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th rtreet Rirnwon. Hon. J. C. Dobbin, Secretary of the Nai>y Hon. J. Davis, Secretary of War. N. Callan, esq., President of the Hoard of mon Council. Gen. Jehn M. McCalla, Attorney at Lam>. James H. Caustin, esq. W. C. Reiki all, State bepartment. SAMUEL G. TAYLOR. Jan 17?U H ECK.ER?> FARINA, prepared ex . . pressly lor families, a delicate mid appro priate food for all seasons, and one ol the most economical, nutritious, aud wholesome prepara tions ever brought to the table, eminently com bining the gratification of the palate with ample and healthful sustenance of tf?e body. Strictly speaking, Heckem' Farina is neither striugent uor laxative, but restorative, strengeu iuir tne digestive and absorbent system. In dis ordered bowels, diarrhae, dysentery, and even in cases of cholera, when food ia deemed admissible by the physicians, Heckera' Farina cannot fail to be salutary ; and wherever known is extenaiveiy used in hospitals and private practice. The prea ervation of health or the prevention of sickness is at least as important as the curing ol disea e. People in health should therefore use Heckers Farina freely, a? common food, to preserve the in estimable blessing. n 11V For sale by grocers and druggists general y. Wholesale by Charles F. Pitts, 12 street, Baltimore; Uingee & Brother, 97 b<outh Front street. Philadelphia; S G. Bowdlear& Co., 17 Long Wharf, Boston ; and by the manufacUi rers, Hecker & Brother, at the Croton Mills, 201 Cherry street, New York. Heckera' Farina Jelly, made In double Boilers, which render burning or scorching im possible, is now exhibited daily at the Fair of the Metropolitan Mechanics' Institute in Washington. Mar 8?2w. . * NEW NOVEL, by the autiter of " Mary Barton,"?North and South, by the author of Crawford, the Moorland Cottage, &c. Price 37i cents. _ ? . . Kings and Queens, or Life in the lalace, by John S. C. Abbott. Price $1. > Just published, and for aale at ' TAYLOR & MAURY'S March 3 Bookstore, near 9th st. DUTCH HERRING.?15 kegs, 1854, Vollwn, Holland. For sale by ?rT?no SHEKELL BROTHERS, No. 40, opposite the Centre Market. Dec. 23?lw ADEIRA NUTS,latest growth ; 1 cask just received by SHEKELL BROTHERS, No. 40, opposite Centre Market. Jan 6?3tif a RRIVAIi OF NEW ENGLISH J uvenll* J\_ and other Books.?Odds and Ends lroin an old Drawer, by Werdna Retnyu, M. D. Pippins and Pies, by Stirling Coyne. Charade Dramas, for the drawing room, b/ Anae Bowman. Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages ol Litera ture, by the Rev. Robert Aris Willenott. Heir of Selwood, by Mrs. Gore. Matilda Lonsdale, or the eldest sister, by Charlotte Adams. A Tour rouad my Garden. Hildred, the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton Cros and. Dashwood Priary, or Mortimers College Lite. Horses and Hounds, a practical treatise oh their management, by " Scrutator.' Outlines of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the Chemical Laboratory at Giessen, 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. Mayne Reid. On Sale at TAYOR & MAURY'S jaa, 24 Bookstore, near 9th st. PAPER m'oISTENER.?a New Inven tion for Moistening the leaves of a Copying Book, Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Moisten ng the Fingers when Counting Bank Bills ; also useful for various other purposes. It will be found an indispensable article for every Desk. It iB perfectly simple aud cheap, and must come ia to general use. The following are a few complimentary opin ions of the Press: Paper Moistk.ner.? ^ new and very neat use ful 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 moistening stamps, See., with the ongue. It is a putent article, vary simple and cheap, aud will be universally adopted as soon as t i? seen.?Boston Transcript, Sept. 1854. Taper Moistener?A new invention for mois ening postage stamps, envelopes, oheets in a copying book, counting bank bills, &c? The common way of moistening stamps with the tongue is very disagreeable and inconvenient; also the usual way of wetting sheets in a copying book, by using a brush which has t? be dipped in water, is inconvenient and very difficult te give paper an even moisture, which is very desirable for copying letters. This article obviates these difficulties, besides being useful for various other purposes. It is also perfectly simple and cheap, and must come into general use.?[Boston Pott, Sept., 1864. Paper Moistener.?A newly invented and very useful little contrivance for moistening postage stamps and envelopes, and for wetting sheets in a copying boek, Arc. It costs but little, and will save the tongue a good deal of unpleasant work. [ Bo t ton Traveller, Sept., 1S>54. Agent for Washingten, TAYLOR & MAURY, Jan. 17 Bookstore j^C4tr *** * rilHE ART UNION OK LONDON. Plan I for the current year. The list it now open and every subscriber of SO 50 will be entitled to I. An impression of a Plate, by J. T. Wlllmore, A. R. A., from the original picture, by J. J. Chalon, R. A., w A Water Parly." II. A volume containing thirty Wood Engra vings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byron's poem of" Child Harolde and III. The chance of obtaining one of the Prizss to be allotted at the general meeting in April, which will include? The right to select for himself a valuable work of art from one of the public exhibitions. Statuettes in bronxe of Her Majesty on horse back, by T. Thorneycrofl. Copies in bronze, from an original Model in re lief by R. Jefferson, of " The entry of the Duke of Wellington into Madrid." Statuettes in porcelain or parian. Proof impressions of a large lithograph, by T. H Maguire. arter the original picture by W. P. Frith, R. A., " The Three Bows," Iroin Moliere s " Bour geois Gentilhomme." Honorary Secretaries for Washington. Messrs TAYLOR & MAURY, Booksellers. Jan. 24 GLENWOOD CEMETERY. Tiiim reaijtikul burial place of the DeaThaving just been dediciyed with appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now open for the reception of the remains of deceased persons. The Mausoleum has capacity for a hundred oodies, in which such friend* ?f the dead,** may apply, can place the departed until they select sites for graves. The plan of the incorporators is one of equality n regard to the lots, which will not be put up publicly for sale, (although they usually bring a premium,) making the early selections of lots the most desirable. Until an office is established in the city of Wash ngton, applications will be punctually attended to at the present office, in the east wing of the build ng on entering the Cemetery. Visiters are requested not to drive fast through be Cemetery grounds. WM. 8. HUMPHREYS N. B. Glenwood is situated a short distance due north of the Capitol. Aug 27?3m NEW book*.? Plato on Immortality of the Soul, translated from the Greek by Charles S. Stanford. Florence Egerton j or, Sunshine and Shadows, by the author of Clara Stanley, Arc. Sketches of Western Methodism. Biographical, Historical, and Miscellaneous, illustrative of Pio neer Life, by Rev. Jas. B. Finley. For sale by GRAY ft BALLANTYNE. THE NATIONAL HOTEL, TN 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. The fable will be furn:shed with the best the maiketscan afford, and served in the best style, and no expense or labor will be spared to render the house, in every respect, equal to any in the country. The subscriber, therefore, truststhat a generous public will continue the liberal patronage which has al ways been extended to the house. Persons de siring to procure rooms for the winter, can do so at any time after the 20th, by calling at the Hotel. E. D. WILLARD. Washington city, November 14, ISM. Not 16?if '? UNDER GARMENTS FOR THE SEA aon.?The largest and best assortment of all qualities, will be found at WALL Sc STEVENS, 322, Pann. avenue, next door to Iron Hall. Jan S (Newa.)