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STATE or VIRaIsiA,
Page county, 10 ivit' ,...
The Commonwealth Of Virginia,
compliments, .....
| IA rL....-
Charles IL. Finn, administration Of I 0S
John ID, Richards, deceased de-
PENDANT ~. ... b..
A Ia court held for the county Page, at the
n courthouse, on Monday, the 2Jd day Of Feb
ruary,, 1886, sitting as court Of chancery.
This day came the complainant by Francis II.
Jordan, esq, the attorney for the Commonwealth,
and iled her bill against the defendant for the re-
coyery oflhe residuum the personal estate of John
d. Richards, deceased in the hands Of the said admin
slrator unadmnstered for the and benefit Of the
literary fund, being jurisdiction ofthis court.
Aud It appearing by satisfactory evidence that there
is no person entitled TO take the reslduum under the
laws Of this Commonwealth directing the distrbu-
ioa Of intesates estates. IL IS ordered that Pub-
cation be made for three months in some newspaper
published at the seat of government Of this State,
and in some newspaper published al the seat Of gov
eminent Of the United States, as the law requires.
The said John ID. Richards deceased, was a ma
tive of the county Of Frederick, IN this State,
and died lnteslate, as far as 10 known and be-
leyed about the year 1888, some where near Tusca-
oosa, in the State Of Alabama, leaving the sum Of
eight hundred and fifty dollars in the hands of the
said Charles II. Finn, when acting as deputy sheriff
for the county ofPsge, and who has since qualified as
the administrator Of the said John D. Richards, de.
ceased. And ii is further ordered that all persons
claiming an interest in the glh uBiisposed Of resi-
dunn distributes OF the deceased, do appear
here the first day Of the next June term OF this
court, being the fourth Monday in the month, and
make themselves defendants 10 the said bill And II
no person shall accordingly appear, and show
sufficient title IN himself or herself the court will
decree the undisposed Of resduum aforesaid TO the
Commonwealth, for the benefit Of the literary fund.
4 copy-test:
VIM. E. LAUCK, Clerk.
March am
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ID EMoYAL.-waiter, Harper A Co.

ID EMoYAL.-Walter, Harper a. Co.
III have, with especial reference 10 the better aG.
commodation Of their customers, removed TO the
new and eommodious store, Pennsylsania avenue,
between 9th and 10Th streets, where their arrange
nents as to ample room and light afford unusual ad.
yantages 10 purchasers in the selection Of goods in
their particular line. 'I Eat ~ HN.#
In addition 10 their former stock Of fashionab ole
goods, they will open this day several cases Of re.
cent importation, consisting in part Of very beau
tiful assortment Of
Dress Silks,
Plaid amber, striped, transverse, and figured
36-lnch black and blueblack watered
PLAID, glaze, and China wash silks
Silk muslin, very beautiful and cheap.
French Bereges and Balzarines.
New and rich designs
Embroidered, amber-striped, and igured
Graduate and pyramid robes, rich coors
Plain, black, SATIN stripe, and plaid, new make.
Their assortment Of lawns and gInghums will be
found complete.
Painted linen lawns and embroidered Swiss.
Their shawl and straw room, being we'll adapted
of that branch will always contain a full assortment
to all the varieties suited TO the season.
Our friends and purchasers generally are respect
fully invited to call and may rely that they will
ceiVe all the advantages in prices TO be derived from
The facilities we possess in furnishing them.
May 30-dlw
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EREE EXHIBITION Plumbe Nation
i, al DAGUERREAN Gallery, and Photo

EREE EXHIBITION lumbe Nation.
L. al Daguerrean Gallery, and Photo
graphic Depots, establishedin l840, and award
ed the gold and silver medals four first premiums,
and two highest honors, at the National the Massa-
chusctts, the New York, and the Pennsylvania ex-
hlbions, for the most splendid colored Dasuerreo-
types, and best apparatus. s,s a~f,.. p ~ ~. aoa
Concert Hail. Pennsylvania apenue, Washington City,
near Broion's Hotel. W Hr ~
2O5 Baltimore street, Baltimore, ad joining Camp
BELLS jewellery store.EfjF
Sycamore street, Petersburg, Virginia. .a."
PSI Broadway, New York.
IS Court street, Boston.
l36 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
It's Main street, Cincinnati.
Broadway Saratoga Springs PIP I'D
Portraits taken in any weather, in exquisite style.
Apparatus, Instructions, and all materials furnished.
June eff ~ W u-..
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NEW and valuable wOrk.-Memoirs of the
~ Administrations of Washington and John
Adams, edited from the papers of Oliver Wocott,
Secretary of the Treasury; by George Gibbs, IN 2
large vols, this day received and for sale by
GEO. TEMPLEMAN.
June
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BY the President OF the United states

u -N'~"N'ss W ttsN -Ohf',f 'ysst.s@o
pursuance OF law, !, JAMES II. POLK
President Of the United States Of America, dc
hereoy declare ana make known thar pubic sales
VIII be held at the aforementioned land othees, N
| the State OF MISSISSIPPI, at the periods herein
after designated, 70 wit
Atthe Land Office at GRENADA, commencing
on Monday, the twenty-ffth day Of May next, for
the disposal Of the public lands within the under
mentioned townships and fractional townships, VIZ;
North Of The base line, aud east Of The Ch0eidi0 me-
ridian.
Townships lone, twenty-five, tvenly-three,
twenty i've twentysx, twenty-seyen, and fraction
al township twenty-eight, Of range one.
Townships twenty Ave, twenty-sx, and fraction.
al townships twenty-seyen, and twenty-elght, OF
range two, ...., .y.
Fractional townships twenty-sx, and twenty
seven, of range three, r.........
Fractional township twenty-six, OF range four.
Township twenty-three, and fractional township
tventy-four, of range seven.
North Of The base line, and ieesi Of n Ch0eGto me-
- ~ ridiar. ..
Townships twenty-three 10 twenty-seyen inclu-
s;va and fractional tovnshin6 tVentv-eight and
tventy-nue. of range one. :. ~.
Townships twenty. twentv-oue. twenty-three
,v,ntv-four tvsntv,6ye Iwsntv-sevsn. twenty
sight- and fractional townshins twenty-nine and
thirty. Of range TWO. w. - y ~
: Az M Inc SAME PLACE. commencing ON
Monday. The eighth day of June next, for the dis
posaI az The nublie lands within the undermsn-
TONED ,ownsbins and Sraetiona townships. 10 wit
ridisn. -
Townships twenty to twenty-nine inclusive, and
fractional townships thirty and thiry-One, of range
three.
Townships twenty 10 twenty inclusive, and
fractional townships twenty-eght, twenty nine,
thirty and thirty-one, Of range four.
townships twenty TO twenty-four inclusive, and
township twenty-seven, of range five
Fractional township twenty, and townships TWEEN
ty-oIe twenty-five, and twenty five, of range six.
Fractional township twenty-one, Of range seven.
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EFT MY FARM last evening without my
IL consent, and has not yet returned, my negro
man WINDSOR. He is 26 years old, about five
feet eight or nine inches high, quite black, full per-
son, broad nose, thick lips clumsy feet, has scar
on one Of his hands, and think also on one of
bis cheeks, but am not sure. He changes his dress
so often that it is useless for me to attempt to de-
scribe il. He is cunning, artfu fellow and when
charged with anything mean assumes very conf
dent air as II he feels insulted offer a reward of
$40, if apprehended in Prince Georges county or
the District Of Columbia; if Beyond that, of $50
f! u IN. n.. ISAAC GEORGE.
Mr.. WELBY, Prince Georges county, Md.
Nav OF qteods
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E,INE Watches, Jewelry, and silver

ENINE Watches, Jewelry, and silver
Il Ware.--SAM'LW w. BENEDICT, No. Wall
street, New York, would call the attention of per-
sons visiting the city to his large assortment of
chronometer, duplex, lever, and other fine watches,
imported direct from the best makers in Europe,
and will he warranted perfect in every respect, and
correct time keepers. Also handsome pattern of
anchor escapements. Watches for ladies'. .. 40
Mr.. Cottier, who has been at the head of the re-
pairing department for the last five years, will give
bis personal attention to the repairing of all fine
watches. .. 49,. . ar...
Spoons, forks, cups and every description of sill
yer ware.
May 20--d3w
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C. APPLETON

" y ,. HoteI Penn. avenue.
Persons wishing to purchase the patent right for
the above mill, power &C. for any other portion Of
the United States or Territories, win be Immediately
attended 70 on addressing l.. G. Gum through the
post office until the 9th Instant after which, address
letters (post peid) to Ross, Gum, & Green, 9Th
street, near the 9th avenue, New York
June I--5t-
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WILL be sold at auction on the premises

MILL be sold at auction on the premises
w on Saturday, the llth July on a credit OF one
and two years, equal payments, bearing interest
from the day Of sale bonds and approved security to
be given, the farm of 206 acres, owned and oc-
eupied by Basil Loveless, at his death. IL lies
Just within the north western limit OF the District
Of Columbia, about FIVE miles from the city, on
the turnpike, which branches half mile beyond
The farm into the roads leading TO Rockville, Brook
vile, and Coleville, Maryland. 100 acres are
in wood great portion of it oak and chestnut fit for
fencing. There several fine springs, and rich
bottom of 40 acres, adapted to meadow, with good
mil-seat on Rock Creek. The rest is on the eIeva-
led plain which divides the waters of Rock Creek
and the waters Of the Eastern Branch Of the Poto-
mae. A height not far from the road, eligible as
building ate, commands fine view of the surround
ing country The Sugar Loaf mountain, in Mary
land, some 30 miles distant, is distinctly visible.
The homestead on the road was used as a tavern,
and proved profitable. The soil is well adapted to
clover, 10 kind and easily improved. The place is
recommended to purchasers by its high and healthy
situation, its ncighborhood to one of the best mar
kes in tho Union, and it's immunity from taxation,
the taxes within the District and out of the city be-
ing litile more than nominal The sale will GER
ainly be made at the time appointed, without bid
ding in by any of the heirs, none Of whom able to
become the purchaser. The title is believed to be
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NOTICE.-L. W. Buckley & J. w. Tyson,
IN uader the firm of Buckley and Tyson, have
opened their office on F street, near the Treasury
Building, Washington, for the transaction of gen
era exchange business Bills of exchange, promis-
sorry notes, drafts, or bank notes, payable in any
part of the United States, will be purchased COL
lected. ....H. .#
l.. w. Buckley will transact business at his office,
No. ITO Walnut street, Philadelphia.
June 5--d2w = ....
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Alexandria Piano ware room.

LNOLIAN PIANOS -WILLIAM PRATT,
III professor of music, King street, near Wash
ington street, Alexandra, has constantly on hand
an assortment of superior Piano Foftes, manufac-
tured by Nunns & Clarke, of New York, without
and with Coleman's beautiful Eolian Attachment,
all richly finished, with harp pedal, completes sew
eral in both rosewood and mahogany, Just re-
ceived and for sale on the most eligible terms Old
pianos taken in exchange.
Nav II-eod2w
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NEW TRANSLATION OF HoMERs
! ILLIAD; by VIM. Munford, OF Virginia
'pst received for sale by IN a7
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June 6

BOARDING HOUSE for rent in the city of
ID Baltimore. The building is large, and the in
terror conveniently arranged and most desirahly sit
,iated for permanent boarders or transient custom
Rent moderate, and possession given by the 10Th of
June. Inquire Of
nv - RoBT. KEYWoRTH, Penn. av.
T,n~s q,& '.i
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OFrrcE OF TRANSFORMATIONS B. & o. R R.,

OFrIcE OF TRANSFORMATIONS 3. & o. R R.,
Washington, June 2, 1916.
THE PUBLIC are respectfully informed that
Il on and after Thursday next the 4h inst,
train of cars will be despatched from this depot daily
Except Sundays) for Baltimore at l2l O'Clock, p.
m, by which passengers will be able to connect
with the 3 O'Clock train for Philadelphia
By order:
SAMUEL STETTINIUS,
June 2-6t Agent.
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ID looms TO LET.-Four furnished or un.
IL furnished rooms may be had, near or within
square Of the Department Of State and Treasury
Departments. The situation is healthy, being on
the rising ground on lith between ri and streets,
and free from the annoyance Of dust Inquire OF
49, Mrs. ELIZA McDUELL,
May 9--3taw On the premises.
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DgEAUTIFUL COUNTRY RESI-.
ID dence, farming land, &C. for sale

10 EAUTIFUL COUNTRY RESI-
- dence, farming land, &C. for sale.---
The country sess, formerly occupied by Joseph
Nourse, esq, on the heights Of Georgetown, just
above tho corporation line, on the Tennallytown
road, with 30 acres OF land excellent ho,Ise, out
buildings, sssbes, dc. and situation most healthy
and prospect beautiful, within fifteen minutes' walk
bfGeorgetown, /. tAa,,, yF.gyy.E
Also, 10 acres Of land upon the same road, at
The one-mie stone. This tract has good orchard
upon part Of H. and several beautiful sites for build
ing, The tract will be DIVIDED TO suit purchasers.
Also. Is acres, upon the same road, near the
meeting houss, with good orchard, &c, s
/ Also, 30 acres Of excellent farming land well
watercd, adjoining Tennallytown.a I.,I NJ
\ yAsit " very desirable toscose the salc OF the
above property, vii % disposed Of upon the most
reasonable tsrms, ifesxly spplicsppnbe rnsdeto
sgfssi sissE,i7 sNCHAs J.,NoURSE,
Z, 80 Exahsnge Office, Penn. av
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binding for Harper's Pictorial Bi-
ID bIe.-Subscnbers to this work caI have their
copies bound in the same style, and by the same
wsorkmen, with the copy now exhibiting at the Ma.
ucnal fair, for AZ.
Numbers on hand TO complete imperfect sets
June F. TAYLOR.
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Fine watches, Jewelry, and silver Ware
SAMUEL w. BENEDICT,

"' No! s Wall street, .Ns,o York, .n..
MOULD call the Attentions Of persons visiting
w the city to his large assortment of chronome-
ter, duplex lever, and other fine watches, imported
direct from the best makers in Europe and will be
warranted perfect in every respect, and correct time
keepers. Also handsome pattern of anchor es-
eapements Watches for ladies'. 1n.
HMr. Cotcr who has been at the head Of the re-
pairing department for the last FIVE years, will give
his personal attention to the repairing Of all kinds Of
watches. 1Ear #srr Haat n uL-HHal.f .g#
Spoons, forks, cups and every description of sill
yer ware. oata,'f May 30--lm
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT A.

AUCTlON, ON blh stfcct--On lues-
dsy, the 9Th instant shall sell on the premises, at
O'Clock, p. M, part Of LOT No. l8 in square No.
lO7, fronting on 9th street west 80 feet inches.
running back SO feet, near the corner Of ID street,
adjoining the Farmers Hotel, and containing 1880
square feet 4a- --.. .... a..-..
The aboye-deseribed property is in the most rap
IDLY improving aud business part OF the city, and
presents many incemnndset TO persons wishing TO
make good investment.
Trms--0 ne-tbird cash; balance in and IL
months for notes bearing interest.
80. ,.. - A. GREEN,
June 4-4 Auctioneer.
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9ppsted 10 make sale and distribution among the heirs
June 3--2awts, \ tInteleencerl tr.--a ats ..,
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QOARDING.-Mrs. Gassaway, nearly op
ID posie to Browns, has three handsome
rooms vacant, which she will let with or without
board March I9--tf
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.THlLDREN in search of their father.
~ The subscribers; children, and no,o on
y SURVIVING relatives far they know, of Luther
r. Hildreth, are anxious to obtain some information
respecting their father He LEFT Tioga county,
Pennsylvania, in the spring of 1928, expecting i'm
mediatey to return. Soon after he left information
was received that he had suddenly died. They
have lately learned that the report of his death was
false, and that he is probably now living and resides
in some one of the southern States. Should this
meet his eye, he is earnestly entreated to let his
anxious children know where he is, especially if he
is in adversely. ...
Any information respecting him will be gratefully
received. Letters may be addressed to u.s. or to J..
Emery, esq, P. M. WeIlsborough, Togo county,
Pennsylvania. ..-.. . a..
Will publishers throughout the United States
copy this notice
.- ., GEO. HlLDRETH,
CHARLES HILDRETH,
HARRIET BACON,
i... LUCY ANN SEAMAN.
luna
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ROARDING.--MRS. HAMILTON, on Penn
- sylvanis avenue nearly opposite Coleman's
National Hotel, has several large and airy rooms
vacant at this time. Among them are some suitable
for families, which she would be pleased to Gil with
members of Congress, permanent, or transie
boarders me June 5--6teoJ
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'JHER's HISTORY OF THEFRENCH-
Il REvoLUTION,-com 10 TWO large
volumes, for 81 "a. r. TAYLOR.


- HOUSE FOR SALE OR RENT
Viii will sell comfortable brick house, two
,Mlll and half stories high, in McKelden's row,
Gin street, between g and III streets, with good
yard attached TO IL, in an excellent neghborhood; il
would be a desirable residence for small family;
or Will rent u for $3.50 per annum. Apply to
o.. j. F. CAL.LAN.H
June 3
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POSITION EMENT
or the public land sales in the Grenada
district, In the State of Mississippi.
DUBLIC NOTICE IS hereby given, that the
i public sales Of lands ordered by proclamation Of
ty-fhh day of February, 1876, to be held at the
land Office at Grenada, in the State Of Mississippi,
on the twenty. fifth day of May, 1916, and on the
eighth day Of June, 1886 declared TO be postpo
ned until, and to commence, the former the first
Monday, being the 7th of September next, and the
latter the fourth Monday, being the 18th of Sep
tember next
Given under my hand, at the city Of Wash ington
this sixth day of May, A. D. 1876,
JAMES X. POLK,
BY the President
JAS. SHIELDS,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
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March . m
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-06-11

AN ExPLolr.-The Newark Advertiser
contains letter from all officer in the
army Of Gen. Taylor, in which is related
the performance Of a gallan, exploit by
Gilbert. Dudley.s youth Of 10, attached 10
the army:
Returning two days ago from one Of
our mos. advanced picke,s, whittier he
had been sent to convey orders, he came
Unexpectedly upon two Mexican soldiers.
who had apparently. just rowed across
The river, and were refreshing themselves
in a cool shade. having placed their mus.
kets in thoughlless security agains, .
neighboring tree. Gilbert was equal to
The emergency; he sprang to the musksts.
threw one upon the ground, and stepped
upon il, while with the other he menaced
the lives of his opponents. They covered.
and reluctantly pursued the course which,
he indicated. lie carried The two mus
ke,s upon his left shoulder. drew his
sword as a sort Of paci6caior, and thus
marched them, at a respectable distance IN
advance, straight into camp!
From them some desirable information
was obtained. after which they we're led
blindfolded out of camp. set safely 10 their
boats and dismissed. When Gilbert was
asked how he was able to make such .
double prize. he gave the Paddy.s reply.
and said, Faith. | surrounded 'em!"
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The OREeoN BILL.-A disagreement OK.
isis in The committee on Territories, in re.
gard to the provisions Of the Oregon Bill.
and Mr. Westcon, from that committee.
gave notice tina, when the report came up
for consideration. he should move post.
ponemsn. ofthe whole subject TO the first
Monday in December next. Mr. Benton
gave notice tina, when Mr. VS. motion
came up, he should have something TO say
on the subject.
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AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY.

AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIEIN
vas. assembly attended the 30,h an
niversary of this well known institution
at the Tabernacle.
Within the year 81 auxiliary societies
have been established, making the whole
number about 1000. 4S3. 900 books have
been printed, being $4,000 more than at
any previous year. The Bible for the
blind has been siereotyped-a new lsmo.
edition Of the Bible has been prepared.
and Portuguese ,eslamemfor distribution
among The Portuguese sailors
Grants Of bibles and tesiamenis have
been made TO armed vessels, and mer-
chants and whale ships; and books sent