The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-02-19

are in a condition to be lost.
Having made it my business to become acquaint-
ed with all the laws relating to titles and being de-
termined to attend diligently to all claims confded to
me, require, in oil cases. an advance in cash, suf
Gent to cover expenses Of investigation. When
that shall be done, willing to take contingent
interest in the lands for attention and services.
ROBERT d. JOHNSON.
Galveston, August 7, 1915.
T ANDRETH'S WARRANTED GARDEN
| IL SEED, direct from Philadelp hia-each pa
per bears the label and warranty of David Landreth
| For sale by A. q. GARDINER, F street, between
| Ninth and Tenth streets, Washington City. Ex-
tract from the "report" of the twisting committee
OF the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society," unani-
| mously adopted, and ordered to be printed.
LAspRETH's sURsERIEs AND GARDENS.
These extensive grounds are on Federal street,
near the arsenal The enrliest collec-
ton OF Camellios was made here Some of those
now in the possession of those distinguished nur-
sery-men ten feet high The Sc
lection of greenhouse plants is valuable and extern
"In the nurseries we saw great many Magno.
las, Of which there less than thirteen distinct
species and three varieties. One plant of the M.
grandifora is 20 feet high and in full bloom. Here
likewise the M. cordaa so feet high beautiful
M. elipuca in flower, and a magnificent specimen,
IL feet high, of the M. conspcun the curious Usage
orange, that retains its lucid foliage longer than any
| other deciduous tree.
"The nurseries are all very correctly managed
supplying every part of the Union, detail Of which
would occupy too much of our space; we therefore
content ourselves with stating that the stock is very
| large and IN every stage Of growth, consisting of
forest and ornamental tees shrubs evergreens, vines
and crcepers, with collection of herbaceous plants;
FRUIT trees of the best kind and most healthy condi
ZION; large beds Of Seeding apples, pears, plums, &c,
stocks for budding and graftng-a plan very supe-
| rior TO that of working upon suckers, which carry
with them into the craft all the dises SEES the pnrent
| stock.
| "GARDEN SEEDS
of the finest quality have been scattered over the
country from these grounds, and may always be de-
pended upon. The seed establishment of these
horticultursts is of the most extensive in the
Union, and its reputation is well sustained from year
to year.
ITO obyiate the chance of mixture OF the farino
of plants of the same family, they have established
another nursery, at suitable distance, that de-
generation cannot take place, and which secures to
the purchasers "a genuine article knowing thus
| the age, quality, and process Of culture Of every
plant, the supply from their grounds ID recommend
| ed with great confidence"
=" Since the date of the report from which the
above is extracted, the entire establishment has been
greatly enlarged The collection of camellias EN-.
| braces all the finer kinds, and consists Of some
thousands of various sizes; so likewise of roses and
other desirable plants, both tender and hardy, fruit
trees, &c.
whole is, as it has been for more than half cenu
| ry, under the successive management of father and
son, the most prominent in America.
Orders received at GARDENERS seed store,
street, where catalogues may be obtained gratis
Feb A-3t
/ CPLENDID EVENING DRESSES, SILKS
/ - embroidered robes, capes scarfs &c.-WAL.
TER HARPER & Co, Pennsylvania avenue, he
tween 18th and 18th streets, will open this day (d
rect from France per last Havre packet) a very
beautiful assortment Of the above goods, with many
others suitable for the present season. In the course
| Of this week we will receive our first supply o
| spring goods, comprising every description in ou
line that is new and desirable to which we woult
respectfully call the attention Of our friends and pur
chnsers generally.
| Feb. l4-3teod
Oh = REWARD.-Strayedo or stolen, on or abou
'Dc the 18th of January, large bright yellow
setter dog; very long and bushy tall hair long ant
fine; all four feet spotted white; more particularly
three, but cannot be discovered unless upon clos,
examination; in fine order when missing; hat
on steel chain, with the name of the undersigned
engraved on the plate. The above reward will b,
paid to any person delivering the said dog at my
CHARLES w. STEWART.
DoUoUETs AND CUT FLOWERS. TIL,
ID subscriber is fully prepared to make up Bou
quets with his usual taste. Cut flowers furnished
for decorating dinner tables, &c.
| JOHN DOUGLAS
Florist and Scotsman op. State Dept.
Dec ll--eof
| EtAME to the subscriber, on the 22d Of January
~ three stray hefers--one white buffalo, on,
black and white, and one red and white-which III,
owner can have by inqurng at Joness grocery store
near the Washington penentiery, proving prop
crty, paying charges, and taking them away.
| WILLIAM BOOTHMAN.
Washington, Feb 3--oaw3w
| WILLIAM c. BRENT, attorney and coun
w sellor at law, Washington, ID. c., will com
mence the practice Of his profession in connexiol
with Ii. II. DENT, ESQ. and in addition to tn
usual business Of the legal profession will attend
claims which may come before Congress, or eitbe
of the executive departments or bureaus, or befor
any domestic or international tribunal created for tn
adjustment Of private claims, ond in general to on,
claims or rights of property, in which his Profes
slonal services may be useful ..
Office (the same occupied by Mo DenD ~ street
west side, near City Hall
| ~ The undersigned will continue ssprornpt am
careful attention TO the branches Of business rcforre
i 70 IN the above card, and particularly to any case
in the Supreme Court Of the United States, in whic
he may be retained. W .'''.
H.H. DENT.