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THE LITERARY WORLD
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EDITED BY C. y. HOFFMAN.
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ectons from foreign journals of whatever is
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CANEASSERS WANTED, apply to WIN @. FORCE,
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will be allowed
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JAMES BA1IE, late 1.-THE firm Of Gowen, Jacobs " Co..
respectfully that he has fitted the store, No
80 Chestnut street, few doors below Third street, and
door above Congress Hall Hotel, north side Wine
store where be will keep we-seleced stock of the
approved varieties of wines, brandies lqueurs, London
brown sont Scotch ale, and the finest brands of choice
cigars, NC.
Private gentlemen, hoekeepers, and others in the
try, invited to call and examine hisstock Sept
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INTERESTING RELIC FOr SALE.

TNHE IDENTICAL PRINTING PRESS ut which DR.
l. BENJAMIN. franklin worked while apprentice in
London is offered for sale. Fl I3aI
II is now In the United States Patent Office w ashng-
on where II was deposited its arrival from London
1912.
Public institutions, societies, or individuals who may
wish TO possess this valuable and interesting rec will
please address the Hon. EDMUND BURKE, Commission
er OF Patents, Washington city,
. 4 JOHN b. MURRAY,
Nov 22-2awu IL, Old Slip, New York.
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IN CHAScERY SOMERSET COUNTY COURT
ro,,u November term lS47.
IVHN Turner Mary Dem he obiect "a

.nis SUIT is to procure decree for sale Of certain
anos In Somerset county, held by the com pIainant
tenant In common with the defendant The bill states that
a certain Marcelus Jones and certain Joseph Dennis
were seized IN lee as tenants common of certain lands
Nanteoke Point, in said county that the said John
Turner mas purchased the interest and of the sa
aceus Jones IN said lands that the said Joseph Dennis
hah departed This iie leaving the said Mary Ellen Dennis
only child and heir at laws that the said Mary Ellen
tennis resides IN the city oil Norfolk in State of Vir
gna and beyond the jurisdiction of this court that the
o lands are dithca or incapable Of division; and that
~ ,ne interest and advantage of the complainant and
Tue defendant that the said land. should be sold n i
esopon adludged and ordered that the complainant by
ushg copy OF this order TO be inserted in some news
kper published in the city of Washington once in each
successive weeks before the 10Th day of January next
s noce TO the said absent defendant of the object and
c Oh his oii and warn her to be and appear in this
M IN person or by solicitor, before the ID day OF
etn next 10 answer the premises and show cause
y he hath, why decree ought to pass as prayed
True copy. Test, w r n poix' Se.i
Dec. 2-law5w O'N'N, S'O'A
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p EOPENED.-This old and we'll known establishment
has been thoroughly renewed and modernized regard
less of in its every departments and now ready for
the better accommodation of the public. 81
A public collation. will be served (grats) tomorrow
Saturday. from II to O'clock Of which patrons and the
public are are respectfully invited to call and parake.
NOV u w. WALKER.
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A. II. YOUNG, Merchant Tailor,

Ihree doors pest Of Brotons Hotel, Penn. avenue,
EEPS constantly on hand lnre assortment Of superior
IA clothing, ready made Citizens, Members of Congress-
and gentlemen visiting the city, who wish purchase
are respectfully invited to call before they buy Clothing
also made TO order Il short notice.
Furnishing goods. comprising large assortment OF the
best quality, for genemens
One price only. Terms cash.
Dec. 3-3awlmf
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TmPORTANT to houseLcepers and persons furnishing.
We have, at furnishing rooms opposite Centre
ke up stairs, new and complete assortment of goods,
such ,a.4
Furniture, BEDS and mattresses
China, glass, and crockery
Hardware and cutlery
Plated ware, Albata and Britannia ware
Brushes and brooms, wooden and baskets
Looking-gasses, lamps, and grandoles
And variety of fancy goods
We can furnish houses plete in days notice, and
at unusually low prices. BoTELER IL McGREGOR.
FOR RENT, commodous and we'll furnished house, in
the neighborhood of the City Hall, containing six cham
bers, two parlors dinngroom, and Kitchen Inquire Of
b. IL McC
Dec l--eod4wif
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PATENT OFFICE Dec 7, 1847.
NV the petition Mary Ann Mead, adnninistratrfx

NV the petition OF Mary Ann Mead, administratrfx
~ OF the of James Mead late of the county Of Dear
born in the State of Indiana, deceased praying for the
tension OF patent granted to James Mead and w. Pier
son. executors of Wyis Person. deceased for machine
Tor cutting lath, for years from the expiration of
lS41:
II ordered that the said petition be heard the Patent
uince on the fourth Monday in December at IL o'clock,
m; and all persons notified to appear and show cause
they have why said petition be granted
Ordered ALSO That this notice be published in the Union
Philadelphia Post. Boston; Gazette, Portsmouth, N H.
Statesman Columbus O.; Enquirer, Cincinnati and Sen
ne, Indianapolis, Ia week for three weeks pre-
"ous to the fourth Monday of December.
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner of Patents.
o. Editors of the above-named papers will please copy
ana send hoir bills in uplicate the Patent Office With
paper containing the notice. T.. b.
Dec 7-w3y
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NJ ing establishment 9th street, CoIemans Hotel
JOHN H. GIBBS particularly invites the attention O
members of Congress and the public generally the
above establishment where neither trouble expense ha
been spared render il the best of the kind in the
try.
He has on hand very extensive of toilet and
wardrobe articles in the selection of which he has made
his peculiar study unite taste fashion, and elegance
Gentlemen wishing all that is desirable the
above business will do well to visit this estab hment
n b. private room for fitting on wigs and oupees
Dec. lO-3t* lN.- M u II - N III
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NOTICE 10 Hous,xecuey..

THE subscriber would respectfully inform his friends
i and housekeepers generally, that ne las recently
ceived large addition to his stock of furniture consisting
In part Of
Marble top dress bureaus
Do do centre tables
Do do Wristbands
French and other bedsteads
Cabinet chairs. for the sick
Office and rotary Office chairs
Mahogany and black walnut parlor chairs
Cane aud wood-seat chairs of all kinds, rockers do
Seee cradles, looking glasses, portable shower baths
And great variety Of other furniture.
Also, large assortment of SOFAS Of and elegant
patterns and various prices and bed sofas very low
prceall OF which will be sold great bargains Those IN
want of furniture respectfully invited TO call and
anime for themselves at the store under Odd Fellows
7th street, between ID and L streets s. d. BROWN.
Dec l0-3eod*
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nc inc peoplo,. Repre.enta,lve. N congre...

THE undersigned, at their dry goods store. between
9Th and 9th Streets Pennsylvania avenue, beg leave
very respectfully call your their extensive
and splendid stock Of ots cassuass and uestimgs, from
which they will have made up order, day twos
notice. coats, coaks, pants, and vests, the and
most fashionable style, and at prices that will compare
with the cheapest houses east north of this
Their assortment this time being unusually large of the
newest styles and best MATERIAL and having been principal
this at least twenty-five per by calling
them.
Handsome fits in all guaranteed, our " taors'
second to none in the District Give call.
BARNES Il MITCHELL,
Between 9th and 9th Streets Pennsylvania avenue
Dec S-4taW3wif
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n FOR SALE OR REST, that large. commodio

Mfh FON snLH On HENT, that large, cOmmodious,
#;9 aud we'll finished brick dwelling, situated the
- east side OF 9Th street, between G and H. near the
Patent Office This dwelling three stories high, and
sIsts OF twelve rooms including the basement and kitchen
The parors the first and floors are handsom ely
finished with manels Of Italian and Egyptian marble The
basement dining In comfortable apartnen) is also
furnished with mnnteLpeo of Egyptian marble. In the
yard there is large ciste, capable OF holding four thou
sand gallons of rain water There is also a convenient
bahouse ON the premises and coal and
cellar IN front, under the pavement, which
with the basement The dwelling has many other
conveniences, such requisite for large and gem
teel family for which the house is wen adapted
inquirers who wish view the premises, may call at
the residence Of the subscriber door the
dwelling or mt his marble yard and rooms, street,
near the Union office. THOMAS BERRY. 4
Nov0 dtr
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MISS M. E. WILSON. having permanently located in
fashionable dress maker An experience ten years in
fashionable community juslfes her in thinking she
Her facilities for receiving the latest fashions and furnish
ing trimmings are ample. TLtlu VI m
South side Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th
Streets second story Of ]. b. Hlps variety store.
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NEW DAILY ExPRESs LIME gsaia y
- gN

Trough by BIAil Train from vWashaagtou, Via Alsx-
sndrie, 70 Frcdericasbass, RicA1Aend, and Pstsrs-
burg, Virginia. IVA
THE undersigned having made the necessary arrange
mens with the Steamboat and Railroad Compan be-
tween the above named places, prepared ur{er
the name and style Of ROGERS, T,at,ACOTT q AL
LEN, toreceve every description OF s goods and
ward the same Gas above stately resemble
We trust by giving orr personnl attention the bust
ness to meet with encouragement and friends
that nothing shall be wanting part afford sasac
=
All light articles suoh as parcels and packages, which
may be consigned to our will be delivered free ofca
heavy for the mail train, will have Particular care by
the freight train. f'iSfa.& tgi ~ -3aps s8saa8yE|
J. w. ROGERS, Master Steamer Powhatan fr
B. +, DAkRACOTT, Train captain, H. F. IL p. r. X.
WILLIAM II. ALLEN, Depot agent do
Richmond, Va, May /. 18S7-May l-dtf 3t
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Medical Card,

Medical Card. aas4r frH
nR. GRAFTON TYLER may be found every day (Sun-
~ day excepted) at the City lnirmary, Washington be-
tween the hours of III and IL o'clock
Office and residence Gas heretoore) corner of Washing
ton and Gay streets, Georgetown. Dec. 8-3l%
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nFFIChAL Documents of the Last War; plete
" In one voiume-The official letters of the military
and naval officers of the United States during the war
with Great Britain in 1872 l3 IA, and rs, together with
executive messages, reports of Committees of Con
gress proclamations, orders, despaches both Aner
and British treaty of peace &c. other documents
bearing on the subject; compiled in 1923.
few copies, all that remain of the whole edition. for
sale by t Al r. TAYLOR T
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nRAWN numbers OF the susqushanna Lottery,
IL Glass No. 2. -. rse lh n
43. 80, 63, 8, q, Ia, 81, 50, 81, rs, l6, as, 6.
ID. PAINE u Co, Managers,
Dec. o. King St, Alexandria, Va
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TTNHIS instrument which has relieved many thousand
L of breasts pulmonary, and spinal weaknesses and
distortion also OF constipaon piles and particularly
female weakness, the symptoms ofwhich well known
can be had OF Mrs BALDWIN, the of Mr. Pete
Brenne tailor doors below al street. the north side
of Pennsylvania gentleman in attendance OF
gentlemen Orders for instruments from distance to be
forwarded to DIR. Banning, 437a Broadway New York.
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m FOR HENTThat desirable residence, together with
k the furniture therein, street north, Immediately
Mrs Commodore Stewart, and recently of the Chew.
alier Husenan, charge d'afaires from usra. The
adjustment has lately been put in complete repair. The
property is very egiby situated and the furniture of the
best and mos. elegant kind Persons wishing will
be pleased make application Richard Smith, esq.
cashier of the Metropolis Bank who is duly authorized
make the necessary arrangements
1T
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XX7EBsTERs New Dictionary without abridxe-
w ment 1 VOL quarto received by r. TAYLOR,
Nov. 30 near Colemans Hotel
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TMPHUVED FARM Ina FairfAx county, Va, Cor Sale.
It is situated near the Falls church, (where there
schoc) in good neghborhood and is about ten miles
from each OF the cities of Washington and Alexandria over
good turnpike roads, Except two miles which
road and eight miles from Georgetown
dred and thry-fve fifty OF which in timber and
for the last hve years has been under OF improve
ent, which has demonstrated that may be brought to
high state OF fertility with profit the owner. large
choice fruit, much of which is already In bearing The
dwelling and out-budings afford ample accommodation for
geneel family large frame barn, with sabng the
stone basement has been recently built in the best manner
There is mill seat the premises, having fall of four
teen feet So desirable place Is seldom in market nor
would it be, but for the professional occupations of
owner .
The price will be moderate, and the terms
ting For further particulars, apply to
CHARLES DE SEEDING,
No. ii Todds Buildings, Pennsylvania avenue,
Washington city.
n. B.-Mr. John Duln, residing the adjoining farm
will show the premises those DESTROYS to purchase.
Oct 27-2awf
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TN the Press, and Will be psbllshed W1thtm svstk
i two, neWeton much enlarged and Improved, OF
the Guide to the Capitol Of the Und Ssases and the Ma
tiona Executive Offices illustrated by diagram plans do.
signaling the several congressional executive buid
ngs and the relative position Of the disrsn Departments
Of the governmenteir bureaus and officers rooms also
the comm ee rooms in the Capitol with diagram plane Of
each congressional hail. designating each membsrs sAa;
with map Of the city also table showing the residence
of members here and with regard the heads OF the
ecutive offices of the government. giving summary of
their official duties: thus embracing within small
pass, every information useful members Of Congress-
different officers of the government and all persons hay-
business with Congress the public Offices OF AeaOs
condemnation with regard to the public buildings.
BY ROBERT MILLS
Dec lS-Steo sfI Asaa sHiN Architect.
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NENTLEMEN's WEAR MADE TO ORDER.--P. II.
~ HoOE co, Pennsylvania avenue, between 7th
and 18th Streets have now in store splendid assortment Of
cloths cassmees. and vestngs, which they prepared
to aye made TO order in the most fashionable style, at short
notice, upon such Terms cannot fail TO give satisfaction
10 those WHO disposed pursue the economical mode
OF dressing handsomely ttt
Also in store complete ASSORTMENT of gentemen's under
garments, OF every descriptions handkerchels, gloves
cravats snspenders, hosiery, &c All of which will be
sold at unusually low prices.
Dec I0-3wif -.,-...tt.a-.-- sTa.e. lfr rrtiF.
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wAsHIHGTON TO BALrrbaOnn,

4 sse>u THE STEAMER OSCEOLA having been
tH42 6Ur put in complete order, will, Snndsy, the
llth July, commences plying regularly be-
dock, Baltimore every Tuesday, O'Clock, p m
r stunning will leave Washington every Sunday, at
o'clock, --. ,Is XXI.
She will stop regularly going and returning, at Cone
river, Va, Currioan, Va, Leonardown, Md and Port
Tobacco, Md. ~ n Af's9i &, .l63 B.
And will touch at the following landings for signals
land, viz, essse t8t ,su-e}s ,s3f5,i8I
Point Look Out Pney Point Blaokstones Popes Creek,
Nanamoy, Chapman's, Md, Sandy Point, Bluff Point,
Boyds Hole, and Quantico, Va. sg .sa a8
For Norfolk
The steamer OSCEOLA will leave Washington for the
above place COUGHING Pney Point and Old Poin every
Thursday at O'Clock, Returning, win leave Norfolk
every Friday at O'Clock, P m. g}s
Passage and fare S. Passage and fare Piney Point
and return, IS 9aI d aglE8 gei lta.aastt
Juy7 JAMES MITCHELL, Capt
p Phil North Amsrieom Nov g.
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T,WNE Sheffield Rasors.-John Gibbs begs % call
the attention OF members OF Congress- and gentlemen
who shave themselves hs large and elegant supply OF
fine Sheffield razors, all of which warranted Shave
well or the money returned. e
Also razor strops, shaving brushes soaps, creams, &c.
Hair-dressng Saloon, CoeInan's Hotel. Dec. l0-3t*
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TINE propretors of this hotel have secured the aid Of
mr.. George w Yeott as their general agent in
authorized in every matter relating thereto in
purchasing and making all and engage
nent necessary for conducting the business fully as the
prcpretors themselves could do and all the
Of the house must be through him alone.
The house having been enlarged thoroughly repaired and
reinrnshed will be opened on the 10Th Of October.
Having secured the services of Mr.. f. r. Thompson as
caterer Formerly of Coemans) they trust TO render the
house every way worthy of patronage.
Sep I5-eod2nif
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osr" coral breas'pin, with three acts, for which
second u .,era reward w be given byIcang No g.
' ''oiy' treasury building. Nov 22--d
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DOARDING.-Mrs. WIMSATT'S house, situated on
- Pennsylvania avenue, Immediately opposite jackson
Hail. being dsengagcd prepared for the accommodation
of mess of members of Congress, others visiting Wash
ngton during the approachin session. ~ Dec 3-d6t
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THO LET.-A house pletey and elegantly furnished
i and most eligbly situated in the First Ward.
Apply to Richard Smith, cashier of the Metropolis
Bank. Oct rs
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CILKs.-We have received, in addition present
pieces rich satin striped changeable gro DIAL
pieces double-wdth plain changeabe gro d'Afrque
do changeable glace
6 dress patterns rich plaid Irish popins
80 dress patterns extra rich silks
40 pieces assorted quality, Styles and prices
10 dress patterns real brocades
Inviting the attention of citizens and strangers to the above
goods can say that moe varied and perfect assert
cost Of poriation. B. CLAGETT s. Co
Dec Stiff
NJOTICE-The holders of the certificates the second
IN instalmen of the Peruvian indemnity hereby no
fed that the S said certificates viii be paid on their present
paid Of ID instalment is 1857. s44.
Treasury DEPARTMENT, November "a, lsf7.
Nov. "A MAT. Intel.l
HENRY JANNEY,
Eighth street near the GemeroI Pot O&ce Us
THE subscriber Z. ng enlarged his premises, and
satisfaction than heretofore in the manufacture OF his
Beautiful Substantial, and Comfortable Boots.
would say hose wishing to be speedily supplied with
s soSs and that Ss would bo DO
who wish ready made work will find the best stock in the
Congress Boois together with every variety lor ladies'
gentlemen, and childen) of Waterproof and Cork.sole
Moto-small profits quick sales, and cash at the
Oct 4-eosa,f Tint Nat, Wing, 4 Marlboro CAL
STEAM tho Anllion.--An Elementary Treatise on
- the Nature and Management Of Steam, and the Princ
pies and Arrangement the Engine with notes, appendix
&c. Just published, price 81 cents
Dec +. TAYLOR.
MTANTED--A man servant, who can come well recon-
w mended for industry sobriety, and honesty Apply
this Office. Oct 30
LNRENCH Worked Collars, Lace Cspss, Berthcs &c.
10 extra rich French worked collars, cuffs to match
do tssttl do do without cuffs
2cartons medium price and quality French collars
200 extraordinary cheap French collars running from so
TO 81
3ca rtons extra fine lace capes
do medium and low priced lace capes
do real thread lace berthes
do Imitation, very pretty
do 4 lace chemisets.
All of which will be offered cheaper than the same de-
scr.ption of goods can be purchased in the District
Dec Stiff D. CLAGETT IL co.
d LCH Fan Silks, Cashmeros Moussellnes, Quadrlle.
~ and six plaids, this day received lived BY
(NHINA, GLASS, AND CROCKERY-We have lust
~ received house furnishing store, opposite Centre
Market over Barnes Il Mchels dry goods store full
sorment of the above goods, consisting in part Of
French china dinner and tea
Gold band teas, cofees, plates, fruit baskets, &c.
English china tea sets, banded and plain
Best white granite dinner
Flowing blue and printed do
White, granite, flowing blue, and printed teas, cof
lees bowls, pitchers, teapots, sugars, and creams
White, granite, flowing blue, and printed toilet
Cut and pressed tunblers wines, goblets, decan-
ters, DC. 74E
White and pressed Dishes fruit bowls, finger bowls
49, Lamps, candlestcks, castor cruets, &c.
With great variety of other articles, which offer
the best Please call and look before you pur
chase. BOTELER az Mc(1RECIOR
Oct N-2aw4wif
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adjacent to the residence Of Colonel G

(Adjdcent 10 the residence OF Colonel Gdrdtner.)
INSTRUCTION is given by Miss Heaney, principal, in
each department. oil her school, on the system OF mater
nal education OF daughters
Assistants will be duly engaged as required but the chie
duties Of tuition and the personal OF ber pupils viii
always belong 10 herself
direct her exetons, ructress in
this community promote limited and appropriate es
adjustment for young ladies engaged in the useful and
modern pursuits OF learning and accomplishments, mostly
esteemed by the simple regulations proper for their i'm,
provement and welfare at home, precludng the school
forms and assoc iations found prejudicial to Them.
Having made all essential arrangements for family board
ing scholars, in healhiu and pleasant residence,
(near the south gate of the Capo all OF her ability viii
be done realize the advantages desired.
Interests OF concern to parents may be learned more par
ticulary by the kind attention of Mrs General Macomb,
the Presidents square, and Mrs Robert Beae near
the Capitol. -
Young ladies finishing school studies may have tuition
days per week. at convenient hours partlcu
larry Tho French, Italian, Spanish languages, music,
drawing, and painting, and once week in dancing.
Terms per quarter.