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lows;
CoNGREss.
S'aie Rights .4ai-BQnk Federal Uhigs.
Republicans.
Francis Mallory, William NJ. Goggn,
George b. Carey, John Taliaierro,
John w. Jones, John NJ, Bolts,
VIM. o. Goode, Culhbert Powell,
Z. w, HUBBARD, Richard W. Barton.
Walter Coles, Alex, II. H. Stuart,
R, ", Il. Hunter, Geo, W. Summers-7.
Thomas w, Gilmer,
Linn Banks,
W. A. Harris,
George W, Hopkins,
Samuel l.. Hays,
Lewis Steenrod-l3.
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HENRY A WISE,

HENRY A WISE,
a bank man only under certain qualifications
Distribution, Ami-IariIi,
The Richmond Enquirer says, we are not cum
ming enough to seduco these gentlemen, nor are we
absurd enough to make the attempt. We believe
that Mr. Gilmcr will under no consideration vote 70.
Bank Of the United Srtcs-iHo Mr. Mallory
and dH'o Mr. Hunter. Yesterdays mai. brought US
the following piece Of evidence about DR. Mallory,
which we hail with pleasure:
".No National BaHk,-Wc are pleased to learn
that DR. Mallory made Il speech in opposition to .
new National Bank on the morning Of the election
ut Hampton, "-OH DomiaioR.
STATE SENATE.
This body stands Is dem. II feds, last year tie,
House..
Last year the House stood GO dem 70 fed
This year, so fur as we can determine, the feds
will have two majority, making loss 10 the BanI,
party of eight.
The Democratic majority on the popular vote il
likely to exceed jOOO While last fall Mr. Van
Burcn had but little over 1900. This is n mos,
glorious result snch us we expected from the sod
Dominion" The Richmom Uhig--thc federal
organ in the Srtc--ullirmed that Virginia would
Ego for John Tyler, the President" whatever
might be the principles of his administration! But
its hopes are wilhcrcd, aud it find. that Virginia
goes for her PRINCIPLES" and not for "John
Tyler the PRESIDENT" 1t owns the defeat in
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STATE ELECTIONS.

In VIRGINIA, the result seems to be as fol-
lows:
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The PHILADELPHIA Shirt oCthe Times. spenkina
Of the late preservation in the Pns,oce of that civ
saws: "rhere are but few of our citizens who are
not now convinced of the wicked, partial, aad un-
constitutional course pursued by our Postmaster in
his nppointmen,s. To satisfy those few incredu-
ous ones-incredulous because too unsophi,cated
10 believe any man calling himself republican, so
destitute of republican principles, and so bent upon
carving out, muugrc the consequences, his system
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A CARD.


a BoLlTION.--FoNTAINE II. PETTIS,
IN Counsellor at Law, late of Virginia, having To-
Gated himsefin the city of New York for eight years
last paa respectfully tenders his Acknowledgements to
his friends in the South for their confidence and pat
ronage in various matters of business and solicits
their continuance He has had much Iperience both
in this State and that Of causing fug
slaves be secured and will conteto effect such
objects whenever called upon His plans are SO well
matured by having at his command the most efficient
aid located at different points, and successfully har
monizing that he cannot but fatter himself that he
will have complete in future than hereto
fore indeed, if clothed with full authority, he
cause any fugitive slave to be secured who may be IN
the United States, north of Mason and Dxons line.
All the statutory enacments of this State this sub
ject have been pronounced unconstitutional by the
highest tribunals. II will therefore be that the
provision made in the constitution this subject, are
paramount TO all other enactments whether State or
Federal There thousands of fugitive slaves in
This city and It's environs, and they continue to null
tply rapidly.
These being, at hest very unpopular cases in this
quarter Che having the Aboli,ions,s the flesh, and
the DEVIL to contend with it will be necessary for
those wishing to his services to forward him
power of attorney, duly executed and minutely de-
scrptve Of the fugitive, and also fee Of $40 TO defray
preliminary and contingent expenses. His universal
charge for securing such slave is $780, and all reason
able expenses.
Mr. Pettis will promptly and faithfully attend to
any business conded to him. touching his profession.
All letters must be post paid
New York March II, lS4l-d&c6m.
gsr The Alexandria Gazette will copy the above,
and send their bill to me at l64, Broadway New
York. F. III. PETTIS.
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The provisions viii be inspected at the time and
place Of delivery and all expenses TO be paid " con
tractors until they are deposited at such store
as may be designated by the agents Of the Depart
ment. -.
The Commissary General reserves the privilege OF
;ncreasing diminishing the quantities. or Of
sing with one or more articles at any time before en-
terng into contract and also Of increasing or reducing
the quantities Of each delivery onehird subsequent
to contract on giving sixty days previous notice.
Bidders not heretofore contractors, are requires
accompany their proposals with evidence OF their ap
w. together with the Of their sureties whose
responsibility must be certified by the District Auof
new OF by some person well known TO the uosefn-
ment otherwisether proposals will not be acted on
Advances cannot be- made In any case ana es'
dence Of inspection and full delivery will be required
at this Office before requisiton will be made upon me
Treasury for payment which will be effected IN sucn
public money as may be convenient TO the points OF
delivery the places Of purchase, the residence OF
the con,ssc,ors the option Of the Treasury Depart
ment. =,
No drafts ON this Office will be accepted or paid UNI
der any circumstances.
Each proposal will be sealed in separate envelope,
and marked Proposals for furnishing Army Subsls'-
ence."
iuly 3-3tawt25Sept
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DRANDYWINE SPRINGS, DELAWARE.
ID GEORGE FERREE, Proprietor has again been
induced, from the encouragement which he received
last season, to open this celebrated and fashionable
watering establishment, for the reception Of visers
the 10th Of June. The extensive preparations which
have been made and the selection of the best servants
together with the facility Of reaching the Springs will
make them very desirable summer retreat.
By the morning line Of Cars from Washington city
visiters will reach the Springs in time for dinner
daily conveyance be had from the Springs to New
castle in time to meet the Cape May boats which af
ford opportunity Of visiting the Springs going TO,
and returning from, the Capes.
Rooms can be engaged by calling on the Proprie-
tors Of the Madison House. No. 80 North Second
street, Philadelphia, or at the Springs.
June 3-2m
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OF KNOWLEDGE AND CON-
4 PLETE LIBRARY OF REFERENCE, in 2
volumes, of eleven hundred pages each just received
by F. TAYLOR.
For sale in full leather binding at SO rs for the set
published at six dollars)
Il contains complete Gazetteer; a Chronological
and Historical Dictionary Law Dictionary; CLASH
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sentences, and quotations, in general USE from the
their translations in English Dictionary Of Maxims
and Proverbs of all countries, translated; an Ency-
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for immediate reference, too extensive TO be named
within the limits of an advertisement A few copies
only received. aug 10
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE u. STATES.
TN pursuance of law, j JOHN TYLER President Of
i the United States of America do hereby declare
Land Office at DANVILLE, in the State of Illinois
commencing on Monday, the 9th day of August next
for the disposal Of the public lands within the limits
of the aforementioned townships, to wit:
North Of the base line and east Of The third principal
meredidn.
Townships twenty six twenty seven and twenty
eight, except the western tier, sections six seven
eighteen, nineteen, thirty, and thirty-one in each
township, of range seven.
Townships twenty seven, twenty-eight, twenty
nine, and thirty, of range nine.
Townships twenty seven, twenty eight, twenty
nine, and thirty, Of range ten.
Townships twenty seven, twenty-eight, twenty
nine, and thirty, of range eleven.
North Of The base line and aoest of The second principal
meridian
Townships twenty eight, twenty nine, and thirty,
of range fourteen.
Lands appropriated, by law, for the Of schools
military, or other purposes will be excluded from
sale.
The sale will be kept open for two weeks (unless
the lands sooner disposed of,) and no longer and
private entries of land in the townships offered
will be admitted until after the praon of the two
weeks
Given under my hand, at the city Of Washington,
this thirtieth day Of April, Ammo Domini, 1871.
JOHN TYLER.
By the President
JAS. WHIicoMB
~ Al. n an.
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THESS.-New Treatise on Chess, by George
~ Walker. vol. London; 1S4l just imported
by F. TAYLOR.
Also, selection of Games, actually played in
London by Mcdonnell, Bourdonnais, Des Chapel
los, Lewis, and others. vol London.
Studies of Chess, by Philldor.
Gianutio and Gustavus Scnus Chess, transla-
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The Chess Player, by Waker,-contsining also
Frankin's Essay the Morals Of Chess The three
Games played at one and the same time by Philidor-
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Chess made Easy,by Walker giving the Rudiments
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Hoyle's Games-and other works on the
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IspEFrsmE posrpoSEMEsr or ruHLIc LAsD
SALES AT CHICAGO, and also (Wiih me e.r-
cepfion Of Township "a ~ Range ~ az
Diron, Illinois, heretofore adrerfised 10 DC
held in August 1S41.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. STATES
0yHE Public Sale Of lands directed by the Execu-
Il tive proclamation, issued the 18th Ut February,
l64l 10 be held the Land Office at Chicago, IN the
State OF Illinois, commencing on Monday, the mimi
day Of August next, is, In consequence Of urgent
representations from the settlers Of the injury which
will result 10 them by insisting the sale al the time
aforesaid hereby declared TO be postponed without
day.
Notice is also given of the indefinite postponemsnt
for the the foregoing of the entire sale
directed by the proclamation aforesaid TO be held at
the Land Office at Diron, in the same State, com
lnencing Monday, the sixteenth day Of august
next with the exception Of township frenfy for N Of
range nine e. the sale of which township win be held,
commencing the day heretofore ordered aforesaid
The sale at the Land Office at Quincy, in the same
State Of fractunal townships two and thee n, bor-
derng on the Illinois river, Of range three east, will
take place a. ordered in the proclamation aforesaid,
commencing on Monday, the Sixteenth day Of August
next.
Given under my hand at the city Of Washington,
this twenty ninth day ofJune, ammo Domini lS4l.
JOHN TYLER.
By the President
JAMES WHTcoMB,
july 3 Commis'r Of the General Land Office
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STATIONERY, OF SUPERIOR QUALITY,
- FOREIGN AND AMERICAN.-The sub
scribers have constantly hand extensive assor-
nent of Foreign and American Stationery, Of the
finest qualities and they receiving, by each arrival
from london and Paris new varieties of the best Sta
tionery articles of those citiest
They are also engaged in manufacturing almsst all
kinds of American Stationery, and particularly of
BLANK BOOKS,
Ofthe most durable kind made from the finest linen
paper and bound in manner unequaiied in this
country for strength and durability Books made by
their predecessors upon the plan still followed have
been in use upwards Of siIty years, without giving
way, and any of their superfne books which may be
ordered win be warranted 10 stand usage for that length
of time.
Orders from public offices, institutions and indiyi-
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BY Tnr PREsIpENr OF THE UNITED STATES.

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
TN pursuance OF law, |, JoHs TYLER, President OF
i the United States Of America, do hereby declare
and make known that public sale will be held at the
Land Office at GENESEE, in the State Of Michigan,
for the disposal of certain tracts Of land hereinafter de-
signaied, which were coded to the United States by
the Saginaw tribe Of the Chippewa nation, by the
treaty concluded with these Indians the l4th OF
January 1887. commencing on Monday, the thirteenth
day Of September next, TO wit
North Of The base line, and East Of the meridian.
One tract Of forty thousand acres, the west side
Of Saginaw river lying within the limits Of township
fourteen, Of range three.
Townships thirteen fourteen, and fifteen, Of range
four and townships thirteen, fourteen and fifteen OF
range five except the fractional sections, ten, fifteen,
and sixteen in township fourteen of range four the
surveys of which incomplete, and that portion Of
section three in township fourteen, of range five,
served for the of light house
One tract of six thousand acres, on the north side
OF the kawkawling river bordering ON Saginaw bay,
situated in townships fourteen and fifteen, OF range
five
One tract of two thousand acres the east side of
Saginaw river in township thirteen, of range five
One tract Of five thousand seven hundred and sixty
acres both sides Of Flint river, known as Reaum 5
Village, situated in townships nine and ten Of range
five
One tract OF eight thousand the village of
Otusson, one tract of one thousand acres at Memo
quets village and one tract of six hundred and forty
the Great Bend all situat ed the north side
Of Cass river designated the official plat of survey
Flint ryer in township eleven, of ranges six and
seven.
One tract OF ten thousand acres al the Big Lick
Rock situated both sides of the Shiawassee river
in township nine, of range three
One tract Of three thousand acres, at the Little
Forks, the south side of the Tetabawasink river
in townships thirteen and fourteen, of range two.
One tract Of six thousand acres, at the Backbirds
town. on the south side of the Tetabawusnk river in
township thirteen of range wo and townships twelve
and thirteen, FRANCE three.
The lands here described to be sold for the
elusive benefit of the aforesaid tribe OF Indians under
the provisions Of treaty concluded with them the
23d January, 1898, ratified by the Senate the ID
July following the first article of which fixes the mi
nimum price at five dollars per acre. under which sum
bid will be received, and which lands not sub
ect to entry under any presumption law Of Congress
The sale win be kept open for two weeks, (nnless
the lands disposed off, and longer; and
private entries of land in the townships so offered
will be admitted until after the expiration Of the two
weeks.
Given under my hand at the city of Washington,
this ninth day Of June, ammo Domini IS4l.
JOHN TYLER.
BY the President:
JAMES WHITcoMB,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
june ~ whist Sept.
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JOURNAL AND CORRESP oNDEN CE of Miss
y Adams, daughter Of John Adams second President
Of the United States written in France and England
in l7S5, vol.
The Life and Times Of Red Jacket being the Legend
the History ofthe Six Nations by w l.. Stone, vol
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THEOLOGICAL COLLOQUIES, by Rev. T.
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The Secretary of Macchiave, or the Siege of Flo
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COLLECTIONS OF THE NEW YORK HIS
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