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AMUsEmENTs ELsEWHERE.

WALNUT STREET THEATRE, PHILADELPHIA
w Wednesday, evening, Nay p. will be reformed the
jmired play OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Walter, Mr J.Wai
lack, Ir Sir Thomas Clifford, Mr. Whestly Jslia Mrs Ms
To conclude with the farce Of TOO MANY COOKS
SPOIL THE BROTH-Gregory Granite. Mr.. Chapman;
Fanny, Mrs. w. X. Blake.
Tomorrow, Mrs. Mason will appear.
OPERA HOUSE, CHEsNU1f STREET, Philad-l phIs,-
OWednesdav Evening May &C. will be presented the operf
of ZAMPA-Zampa Nj Frzer; Bruno Capurr Mr. seguir;
Apbonso de Monza, Mr. Holman; Count Lugsno Mr Bow
Dandola Mr.. W. +. tombstone; Lorenzo de Matetzi
Mr.. Kelly; Diego de Marozzi, Mr. Jersey; Camilla, Mrs.
Seguin.
The Mountain sylph" is preparation and viii be
Oily produced
Pces-Dresa circle and rsruues 90 cent? Family circles
Is cent?; Private boxes, s.
Doors ~ oclock-to Commences At eight o'clock
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"A FOR SALE OR To BEJLEAsED-The large 1
ina story House. No 324 Broadway. dooI
theatre being built, between Anthony and Pearl
streets. Apply to H. CHEsEBROUGH
2lS Tenth street. or TO
J. CHESEBROUGH,
m26 II IN cor Of 1gtl ar and lrh kvenne
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EROM AUCTION-A lot fine str ped Jaconet Muslins at
IL Is. per yard, usually sold at q. Cd.
10, fine Needle work Collars 3D. usually sold Is
% Under Hdkfs. Is. V l2s
80 White DEM Wells IS. ":
dered Muslin Robes from i4s large rch Needle
Work Collars; Cambria and Lawn Hdkfs real and imitation
Laces Gloves Ribbons Lace Cspes Caps &c &c 20 cent
below the usual prices. w. SCOTT co,
my26 3tissrc No. ST. Broadway.
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Paue,s Portable Windmill.

GEORGE PAGE, machinst and manufacturer of agri-
VI cultural i'm penents and other useful inventions,
spectiuy informs the public that he has completed his
engagements for the manufacture of his newlyinvened
portable windmill, which is intended for plougng on level
lands, grinding, theshng, and other agricultural purposes,
and for machine shops carpenters shops, and other csab
lishments requiring power for driving machinery.
The windmill is built upon tower Of any height,
cordng the OF the wheelthe height and diameter
should be in proportion the size OF the wheel The wheel
is divdedinio large number of spaces, by arms, and is
supported by rods from the shaft, which project forward
ron the centre BY this urrang the sails can be
made and long, and fill any desired surface OF the
to the by hinges the side, and brought the
wind by lever and spring, independently OF each other
by this means all surplus power salowed to pass through,
and the the sails brought instantly the
wind, and may be operated by the snaes, breeze and
also accommodated to laws OF wind which strike upon
only part OF the wheel, but give regular motion
the mill This windmill is sell-adjustng IN every parcu-
lar The vein, or ta-piece, is adjusted by gearng
TO counterbaance the power used and always keep the
wheel square the wind. The vein is also constructed
evolve when the wind strikes either sde and ope-
upon the gearing throw Itself Instantly into the
direct course OF the wind.
One of these mills has been constructed at his establish
ment in this city and all persons interested respectful
y invited TO call and it in practical operation 1t has
been attached to his portable grism and used for grind
ing all kinds of grain which has been effected in
to call forth the admiration of all who have witnessed
performance.
Orders received his machine shop in Baltimore,
this city. June 24-eol3n
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CITY OF WASHINGTON, FRIDAY NIGHT, JULY 16, 1S47


IN pursuance OF law, T. JAMES X. POLK President OF
,ie United States of America, do hereby declas and
make known that public sales will be held the ander-
mentioned land Offices in the State of FLORIDA at the
PERIODS hereinafter designated TO wit;
q lhe and Office at ST AUGUSTINE, commencing OH
MONDAY, the twelfth day of July next, for the disposal
OF Tie pubic lands within the limits of the aforementioned
townships, to wit.
South Of The base line, aud of the principal merdian
Township twenty-five, OF range tw enty-eight.
nine.
Townships eighteen and nineteen, and section six, in
township twenty, of range thirty.
townships eighteen, nineteen and twenty-one, of range
thry-onc.
Iownships eighteen and nineteen of range thirty-wo.
township eighteen, of range thirty-three
~ the land Office at NEW EVANSVILLE, commencing on
MoNDAi the nineeenthday of July next, for the disposal
oil The public lands within the limits of the aforementioned
townships, and fractional townships, TO wit;
ot q fhc base line, and east Of the principal meridian.
township nine, oil range fourteen.
fractoaa townships twenty-scven, wenty-eigh TWEEN
Township tweny-seven and fractional township thirty
hVe, on the imam land, Of range sixteen.
Township tweny-seven and fractional townships thirty
three and hty -ve the main land, OF range
ON the muin land and townships thirty three and thirty,
tive, OF range eighteen.
Townships thry-two, try-three hiryiour and thirty
fve, oil range nineteen.
Lands appropriated by law for the of schools, militia
purposes, Will be excluded from the sales
The saes will each be kept open for weeks, (uness
the lands are disposed oi) and longer and
private entries of land in The townships offered, will be
admitted until after the expiration OF two weeks rom the
commencement oil said sales.
Given under my hand at the city of Washington, this
sixth day of April, ammo Domni thousand eight
hundred and iorty-seven. JAMES X. POLK.
By the President:
RICHARD NJ YoUNG,
Of tho (,ppar Top1Ol iica
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THE PARLOR MAGAZINE.
II. r. HeUGfkeU, Editor.

THIS Magazine, formerly under the care of d. Mead
r. Meadlev, author Of Napoeon and his MarsaPIs q
washington and his Generals, Letters from Italy,"
destined fill large place in public destinations
will only maintain present enviabe reputation but
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panon Of many cifce to which Stranger glad
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make this MAGAZINE OF the day and,
while awaiting himself of assistance from the best writer's
1t will continue maintain its high moral tone, and
nothing will be admitted into its columns which will min
which the author iyng, would wish 10 blot 0'''
The design Is TO oef e pubic Magazine containing
while i'll different PATH and is exposed to the
same objections.
1t is issued monthly, commencing with May, containing
81 pages OF original printed on fine paper in hand
with splendid steel engraving and colored
flower in each number, with occasional music and is got
up every respect the best style of the making
yearly volume of 1874 pages, full OF choice illustrations and
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Back numbers and volumes always on hand.
Price only VIZ per year. II in advance copies for 80.
Tie press and the public are daily awarding the very
highe editorial ability Magazine,
and the beauty and taste with which it is embelished,
placing in the first rank in respect; among the
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a charm Q a work like ths"-Nsw York Evangelist
Under the editorial charge Of T. ieadey the most popular
writer predict still interest will be taken
in this already well and valuable Magazine The
caanie.
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| June 12-3t Isl Nassau ST., N. Y.
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by BENJAMIN SILLIMAN, r., M. A.,
Professor, IN Yale College, Of Science applied to the As
TN no department of science, usually taught in col
eges and schools has there been let such laentabe
deficiency of textbooks in that of chemistry None of
the textbooks upon this subject in use,
the wants OF teachers and for years past there has been
general inquiry Tor textbook better adapted for colleges
and CHER academies than any of those that have
sor Sliman has been induced prepare elementary
work, which, we have hesitation in saying is calcna
ted in every respect ill this long existing deficiency The
welknown reputation the author is in itself sufficient
guaranty OF the merits of the work. Every sheet has pass
ed through three able hands, and the book has been made
in all respects as complete as possible.
The work is printed in i2mo. form of 1872 pages,
good paper handsomely bound, and contains upwards OF
two hundred excellent Illustrations descriptive of the sub
ject.
81 have examined 'Siman's First Principles of Chem
isry, and consider it decidedly the best elementary work
that science with which have met, containing large
amount Of we-arranged matter in small space. The
style is clear and concise it should be in textbook,
and easily comprehensive by the beginner is work
admirably adapted to the OF schools and academies,
and OF all who are commencing the study of chemistry.
'IIENRY S. PATTERSON, M. d.,
professor of Maeria Mediea, Pennsylvania College"
For sale by f. TAYLOR.
Price dollar. June l6.
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PATENT OFFICE, June 3, l347.
an petition of John Elgar, city OF Ralti-

PArENT OFFICE, June 3, IS47.
ON the petition OF John El,ar, of the city OF Rall
~ more praying Tor the extension OF patent granted
him Tor improvement in "wheels Tor railroad carriages,
for years from the expiration OF said patent which
takes place the 18th day OF November, lSif-
1t is odeed that the said petition be heard the Pa
Office the fourth Monday Of October next (25th)
ut IL O'Clock, and all persons notified appear and
show cause, any they have why said petition ought
to be granted.
1t also ordered that this notice be published in the
Union and National Zeiung, Washington; Sun and Re-
publican Baltimore; Pennsyyanian, Philadelphia Globe,
New York and POST Boston, week for three weeks
previous to the fourth Monday of October
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner OF Patents
p. s. Publishers of the abovcnaned papers will please
copy and send their b receiped the Patent Office,
with paper containing the notice. T.. u.
June S-w3w
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MILITARY Law, Courts Martial tSc.--The Consti-
1l tuition and Practice OF Courts Martial, and the Law
of Evidence Of such Courts, by Captain Simmons Royal
Artillery, I'd edition, enlarged, vol London. The Duties
Of Judge Advocates by Captain T. NJ Hughes, Deputy
Judge Advocate General, vol, London lSl5. Notes
Military Law and the Proceedings of Courts Martial by
Capt Griitls, Royal Artillery, vol, London. Military
Law La. authorities, by Major W Houyh ! vol, Calcutta
Of Enquiry, by Field Officer. vol, Dublin. Practical
Remarks on General Courts Martial, by Major Kennedy
Judge Advocate General OF the Bombay Army, VOL, Lon
don. McArthur the Principles and Practice Courts
Martial, vol, London Tyler on Military Law, vol
London. Treatise Courts Martial, by Major Adye
Deputy Judge Advocate VOL, London. Military Law
Constitution, and Practice Of Courts Martial, the Law Of Mil
tary Evidence &c, by Capt DE Hart of the United States
Artillery, vol New York American Military Law and
States Army VOL, Philadelphia = Macomb's Practice Of
Courts Martial, vol, New York. Proceedings OF Military
Court OF Enquiry on Generals Scott and Gaines, VOL,
Washington Proceedings of the Court Martial in the
Mackenzie case, by j. Fenmore Cooper vol, New York.
Military Miscellany. History of Military Punsments,
&C., by H. Marshal Deputy Inspector General vol, Lon
don, lol6. The Queens Regulations and Orders the
Army, vol London. The Dispatches and General Or
ders Of the Duke of Wellington, vol, London. Marshall
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Military, OF the last War of Great Britain and the United
States, vo-and many others of the classification,
including also various Military and Naval Histories, Bio
graphes, and Memoirs, most oil which just imported by
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FLORENCE's NEW HOTEL.

NO. 40O BToadody, corner OF Walker street, NeO York.
i EUROPEAN
THIS elegant Hotel is open for the reception OF
i travellers. The proprietor socits visi from those
whose business pleasure may call them the city
New York The Hotel is designed be conducted upon
the European system, and with the adoption OF all modern
improvements.
out board Those who may wish to take their meals in
the Hotel do so in private apartments of great beauty
the public Restaurant saloon of elaborate and costly
magncence (probaby without equal on the continent
of America,) and upon economical terms.
The proprietor fiatiers himself that his house will be
found upon trial least equal any known establishment
in point of elegance, economy, and desirablity.
The kitchen under the direction of American, French
and Italian cooks. JOHN FLORENCE, Jr.,
April 30-tl3m Proprietor
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BEDFORD Mineral Syringe.

DEDFORD Mineral springs.-Mr. ANDERSON, pro
ID preto respectfully the public that this estab
ishent will be opened and prepared for the accommodate
ton Of vsers by the 18th OF this month.
The attractions this fashionable watering place
well and widely known to require enumeration in
card to the public.
The services of Mr.. MARTIN, whose activity energy,
and amabe disposition, the OF such estab
lishment, have hitherto commended him the favorable
regard OF the patrons of the springs during the last
summers have been engaged Experienced and attentive
and fine band music have also been secured
The road from Cumberland the western terminus OF the
Baltimore and Ohio railrond and from Hodaysburg on
the Pennsylvania canal, and Chambersburg,
minus OF Cumberland Valley Railroad, Bedford, have
been much improved, and are in good order.
Nav l7-2nMtAup
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IL Rockville turnpike, within mile of the George
corporation line, and north of land of Mr. John
Green, embracing several beautiful sites for building well
wooded and watered 1t will be sold together or divided
suit purchasers
Aso 10 the road, being the meeting
lot, and which will be divided necessary parts
Also 30 acres OF excellent land adjoining Tennaly Town.
and Immediately north of Mrs Syless farm, well watered
The above lands convenient to the markets OF
the city and Georgetown and order close the sale
the they will be disposed of very reduced prices, and
on accommodating terms Apoy Richard Smith,
or To Charles j. Nourse rct. 3-lawu
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HARTvyELL's WASHINGTON IIa

CNesrN s'eef a6ore sepent door to The Masonic Hall
PHILADELPHIA
HlS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and refurnshed
i and the proprietor has spared insure
to his vsers every comfort and convenene. The
dining saloon for gentlemen, well the private ord-
nary Tor ladies, large and convenient The paors and
chambers are capacous, and fitted up in the modern
STYLE This house being central position, the poprie-
tor solcts continuance OF public favor, pedgng himself
that effort his part shall be spared recure them
every luxury the city affords.
N. b. bath house is attached the hotel where warm
and cold baths canbe had at any hour
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lust reprinted from the English editions and for sale
d by r. IAfLoh.
Small Books on Great Subects--No. l., Philosophical
Theories and Philosophical Experience NO On the
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isy No o. brief view of Greek Philosophy, up The
are OF Percies; No 9, brief View of Greek Philosophy
from the age OF Socrates TO the coming OF Christ; No. 4
Christian Doctrine and Practice in the Second Century !;
No g. An Exposition ofVugar and Common Errors adapt
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These little volumes among the abest and soundest
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thai it has been good fortune peruse They epi,
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NOTICE to the stockholders OF the Magnetic Tele-
IN graph CompaDy.-In compliance with the fourth
OF incorporate said company passed by the
Legislature of Mary land at their late session. you here
by notified Congress Hall, in the city of Pha-
depha Tuesday the 9th day of July next at 10 o'clock
for the purpose OF choosing PRESIDENT board of d
ectors and other officers of said act il shall
be deemed expedient TO accept the provisions thereof.
The said 9Th day of July istle time OF the regular annual
meeting according existing regulaons.June 9Th, 1871.
SAMUEL f. b. MORSE,
b. b. FRENCH.
GEO. C. PENNIMAN.
June l2-luw3w ii. ]. ROGERS.
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szs=s FOR RENT, the and commodious house on +
HsH street west occupied by Thos Richie, esq.
x 1t is in healthy and beautiful location and has ad-
possessed by places of residence Washing
ton furnace which the whole house, bath room,
ktcnen range, go. Possession given the 10th OF this
month";
For terms inquire Of VIZ. A. Goxpoy, Quartermaser
Generals Office, War Department
July e-SawG
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Of the General Land Office.
Notice to Pre- emption Claimants.

Every person entitled the right OF presumption to any
lands within the townships above enumented is required
TO establish the to the satisfaction of the Register and
Receiver of the proper land Office, and make payment
therefor practicable after seeing This notice. and
before the day appointed Tor the commencement OF the
public sale OF the lands embracing the caimed other
wise such claim will be forfeited
RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Commissioner OF the General Land Office
April9 lawI3w
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Army Portfolio.

A SERIES of views comprising sketch OF the encamp-
IA ment OF the United States army, under General lay
lo al Corpus Christie heights of Monterey from the Salto
road, looking towards the city from the valley of
Satllo, from the base OF Palace HILL Monterey
view OF the CITY OF Monterey, ffoma nousetop In the
main plaza and Monterey, from Independence
hill the Bishops Palace; with the village of Guada
mpe and Sierra Sla, Saddle Mountain, in the dis
Skeched by Captain ID. L. Whiting, 7th infantry,
u 5. A., and this day received for SALE Sationers
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue.
Price, for the series of 8 plates, 81.
June - VIM. FISCHER.
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tory."The subscribers having taken the above esab-
llshnent with all its valuable patterns ana machinery,
from John Waclnau prepared TO execute orders
for articles mentioned below from any part oil the Uni
ted States. They viii manufacture marine ana stationery
sugar mills, blowing cylinders, cylinder and tubular
and ali de scrlpuons OF machinery and castings.
All orders by person attended 10 with punctu-
atty aud despatch. MURRAY ~ HAZLEHURST.
baltimore, June I6-Iaw6wcp
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PATENT OFFICE, June Il, 1917.

PATENT OFFICE, une Il, 1871.
IN the petition of Alexander Mitchell, of Belfast Ireland
~ pray ing Tor the OF patent granted Tor
method OF obtaining foundations and OF mooring ships
buoys and other floating bodies, Tor years from
expiration OF SAID patent which takes place the 4th day
OF July, loi7-
1t is ordered that the said petition be heard the Patent
Office Saturday, July s, lSl7 IL o'clock, m and all
persons notified appear and show cause il any they
nave, why said petition ought not to be granted.
Ordered, also, that tins be published the Union
and National Democrat Washington Pennsy vanan Phil
adelphia; Globe New York and Post, Boston three
times previous 10 said day.
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioners OF Patents.
H. D. Editors oil the abovcnamed papers Will please copy
and send their bills the Patent Office, with paper
tanning the notice. June zl-law3x
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Two Surgeons and Pursers In the Nnvy.The subscr-
l. bcrs importing gold epauleus and trimmings under
the regulation OF the LIST of june 1917. Surgeons passed
assistants assistants and pnrsers be supplied the
shortest space of time necessary import the same Oil
naned above) describing rank, will please send their
orders and address, by mall 10 BAILEY ~ co.
formerly Bailey and Kitchen,
June lI-2aW3m 1876 Chesnut-street, PHILADELPHIA,
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NATIONAL LIME IxILNs,

Corner Of Ifcenty5frst street and New York
EFT all the peopl. take notice, that the undersigned has
IL purchased the beiorc-named lime kilns and is and
always will be prepared furnish the best lime,
shortest notice. the cheapest cash short credits
Calcined plaster and cement Of first quality always on
hand. GEO. w. HARDNESS.
May 26-eo3t& Iaw4w