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Commissioner Of the General Land Office
NOI'lCE,.

NUIICE.
In pursuance of the provisions Of the act of Congress-
proved I'd March, 1888 entitled An establish town
ST. Marks Florida the register and receiver OF the land
office at Tallahassee will be required prior to the day OF
sale, ascertain the value of Improvements which
may have been made tie lots designated in this proca
ton respectively and the purchaser public sale OF
lot upon which there such improvements other than the
the United States be- and hereby is required to pay to the
of the Improvements the value of them as thus as
ceraned and if payment therefor shall not be made upon
the day which the purchased the lot shall be
again offered public sale the next day OF sae and
such person shall be capable OF becoming the purcha-
of that of any other lot offered at that public sale
PoUded That if any lot offered and bid Oft on the last
day of the public SALE shall be thus paid for the
may be entered private SALE upon paying the United
STATES the Which twas bid OIL and 10 the owner OF
the improvements the previously ascertaned value there
Of"
BY the act Of Congress aforesaid, the minimum price of
each town lot fixed twenty-five dollars and OF each
lot, al twenty-five dollars per
RICHARD NJ YOUNG,
Commissioner OF the General Land Office.
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yXTantcd a situation as teacher by a graduate of a

w British University, who can produce the salts
factory recommendations from trustees of academies in
the United States of which he has been principal and
from several private families for strict morality and
thorough capabity 10 instruct in the Latin Greek and
English languages and in all the other branches necessary
Tor admission to the American colleges Letters
to A. b. post Office city OF Baltimore, Maryland will be
Immediately attended to. Nav 2l-s,cp*
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HEADQUARTERS, Sd BRIGADE,
Aqua Nueva, Mexico, March s, 1917.
SIR In my official report to you of the killed and
wounded OF my command the battle of the 22d and 23d
ultimo, Internationally omitted the of Dr. Thos
Johnson my interpreter who fell from his horse early
the action Of the 3d. from the effects of wound
the breast.
desire that this correction may be made in my official
report.
Respectfully. your obedient servant,
JOSEPH LANE,
Brigader General commanding Sd Brigade
Brigadier General Wool.
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by X. ". DYER, .q..cttoneer.

ENOR SALE AT AUCTlON,--On Saturday, the 29th
Il May, AT o'clock p. m, win offer public sale the
two-story brick house on the OF and Goth streets
late the residence of Major j. Forrest deceased Also the
TWO lots adjoining. The neighborhood is well known
to require description.
Terms Of sale Oneth cash, and the balance in one
two and three years, be secured by the purchasers
bond, with approved sureties bearing from the av
OF sale. II the complied with in two DAYS
from the day of sae the property will be resod at the risk
and cost of the purchasers
May I2-eodNds X. w. DYER Auctonaer
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By II. GREEN, .4ucftOneer.


HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, COW,
IL &c. AT AUCTION.On Friday the 18th inst, shall
sell the residence of S Holiness who is declining house,
keeping, the of + and 9th Streets IL o'clock,
a m, excellent assortment of furniture viz
Mahogany Sofas sdeboards and bureaus
Do parlor and plush covered rocking chairs
Do dining, breakfast, and centre tables
DO India rubber covered sewing and chairs
Do marbe-top pier table, fine hat ruck &c.
Do bookcase and secretary, dressing table, &c.
Do washstands and painted wardrobes
Cane and wood-seat chairs, bedsteads
Hall, solar, and other lamps, looking glasses &c.
Feather beds and hair mattresses
China, glass, and crockery
Three-ply and ingram carpets
Fine passage oil-cloth
Cooking and other stoves refrigerator
Also, a good lot of kitchen utensils
And good mich COW, with many other articles not
necessary enumerate.
Terms All sums of and under 1925, cash ; over $25 "a
credit of sixty and ninety days. for satisfactorily en-
dorsed, hearing interest. a. GREEN, Auctioneer
May 2o-dts
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Trustees Sale of Real Estate.

QY virtue of decree of Charles county court sitting MS
IL court of equity, the undersigned trustee. will sell al
public auction, in Port Tobacco Tuesday the 22d day
OF June next, between the hours of and clock ID m
the real estate OF which the late DIR. Francis Neale died
possessed, called and known 'Cioosc Creek
300 acres more or less situate, lying and being in Charles
county, Maryland The of the decree follows
Three hundred dollars cush, 10 be paid the day Of sale
on the ratification thereof by the the balance in
three equal annual nsalments of two aud six wears
from the day OF sale the interest to be paid annually to the
several guardians OF the infants of the said Francis Neae
The purchaser or purchasers further give bond wi
security, TO be approved by the trustee, the payment of
said instruments; and upon the ratification of the sale and
the payment of the whole of the purchase money! and moi
before the trustee is authorized deed for said
property the purchaser thereof and obis heirs free clear
and discharged OF all claim Of the parties cause or OF
claiming FROM by, under them OF
any of them Possession will be given LIST ay of
ary 1913 This property will be sold subject TO the widows
DOVER and be disposed of under the decree for less
than the valuation laid upon 1t by the commissioner
twelve dollars and fifty cents per
May 2i-Iaw3w N. STONESTREET Trustee
(,ANTON Grape shawls--This day received a fresh
~ supply, at all prices ranging from rs $50 to which
we invite attention
may 2i-3,if p. II. HooE 81 CO
STRAw Mating, OiIcloths, dsc.-Ths day received
- ~ pieces "A white and colored mating
10 do 3D. do do do
10 do super floor oilclohs.
All Of which win be offered low by
may 2i-suf PH,HooE co.
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BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS,
Nayv Auept,s Office oitb M,


i o'clock Friday the 25i of June, ensuing for thc
delivery of the following articles, the navy yard Pen
cola, in Florida, during the year commencing the It
day of July and ending the Both day June lss
upon the conditions hereafter specified, viz;
CLASS NO. l.
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M ArcHEs AND JEWELERY.-Jus received by the
w last arrivals English gold and silver patent lever
wacncs-some from the most celebrated makers--with
chalns seals keys, and great variety of fine jewellery
by the subscriber '"
May 25-3t ROBERT KEYWORTu
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IUsT Pub ished-Army Reguietions.-The new eo,
tion OF the General Regulations for the Army issued bv
authority of the War Department. is now for sale ~, o NY
office. - ~ w"
The book can be transmitted by mail any part of the
country Tor 10 cents postage. Orders enclosing The al
and post paid, will be promptly filed Price ST. Der COW
y, 90 80 j. g. ). GIDEON.
May zo-3ul 9th Wa shinoton
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GUNNER Couatcrpanes--Just received super mo.
- dunn, and ow-prced white MarseiIes coun,erpane,
>" $3.50 -, - = and III ID. CLAGETT IL Co 7
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LIlROM the Auctions-from the Auction, In N,xy
l. York.-Spendid goods fifty per cent below regular
prices Save your money Il have to-day received from
the above source lot OF goods follows at my store be-
tween i2t and 18th Streets Pennsylvania avenue Wis
LOT Zeland shaws, choice article three dollars less
than the regular price
lot twisted silk shawls, SO i2s, now selling every
where for SIS 80 ~
lot umbn, very pleasant and beautiful shawl, at So
usual price SO
! lot silk and zephyr, at S2-regular price $5
= eight quarter berege, at $2 70, very cheap
zephyr, at 81 50
- satin-srpe scars, at 81 25-usual price So
berege scarfs, at ST. pery fo,o
l " Paris rbands, at very low price
7" extra style, for summer hats
In addition
Gentlemen's cravats lades's do.
Do pocket handkerchiets, in silk and linen at
very low prices ' "
Ladies' and gentemens kid and silk gloves Is cents per
pair lower than regular prices
French and Swiss worked collars, the cheapest ever in
this city "
Gentemen's cravats at great bargains
French ilower gauze wells, Swiss book, and carleton
musns, very cheap
small lot ladies' embroidered dress handkerchief which
will sell at cost to close Them
have lot OF thread and other kinds of rich aces which
WIN close at cost not intending purchase any more lace
cheap. r. IRA GIlCN -"
May 2l-3t Between 18th and 18th streets Penn av
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ChlId's Nurse Wanted.

AIANIED, genteel white woman, child's nurso
w To one who can come well recommended and vii
perform her duty faithfully liberal wages will be paid and
a permanent place secured. Apply this Office ' '
March 25-3t
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HEApouARTERs. Sd BRIcApr.

Brigadier General Wool,
u. S. Army, Aqua Nueva, Mexico.
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E'OR SALE OR RENT.-Tyo hons.s on 9th. be,xen
l. and M streets north one a large two-story bncs
w cellar and back buildings, pump of excellent war
IN 'ne yard, and large side lot attached the Other
frame, two stories high, with back building contains
egnt rooms. For terms, apply to y. JONES
May is-n Until On the premises
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|
400 barrels OF lime
%
The offers be made for each class of articles sepa
include all the articles in the GLASS; distinctly stating the
price oil each and every article enumerated in the seT
pound ton, hundred foot, Dozen &C. and the car.
eu out or the whole quantity, and correctly added up y
e loot and the whole amount of the class bid for expressed
IN words All the articles be of the best quality
oc ueilvered at the navy-yard Pensacola, free oil er
pence 70 tue government at such times within the sp
year, ana IN such quantities within the stipulated
III the contract, as may be required and subject to M
usual inspection, and be the entire satisfaction om
monthly.
Inc bureau reserves itself the right increase d.
unlsh the quantities Of the articles named in the seve'
classes to ths amount of fifty per cent, according the
wants oil the service.
Gach oner must be accompanied by a written guaranty
oy one or more responsible persons, the effect mh
NC VI ey undertake. that the bidder bidders will DE-
oi usf DID be accepted enter an obligation within
zen DAYS after the bidder bidders shall have been notified
oy letter. through the post office the acceptance Of b.
~ ueir dds, with good and sufficient sreties furnish
the supplies proposed for
40 proposal will be considered unless accompanedN
guaranty and conforming in all respects this adveI
BOND and security will be required in one-hird the es
naeu amount OF the class classes conta ned the con
contract is cancelled.
Ia case oil failure to deliver according to contract h
govehnen VIII supply the DEFICIENCIES if any, ana
e prices stipulated, the expense the contractor
- VIM. b. SCOTT, Navy Agent
w De published twice week until 25tl June, in h
i'u , ih,ehgencer, Richmond Enquirer Baltimore Ne
pooncan az Argus, and the Sun
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-07-03

o. TnK TseArr.--Tbe Washington CORES.
pondent Of the PhiIadelphs Ledger who seems
to be well informed on all subjects on which he
writes, maintains bis opinion that a treaty of
peace will soon be concluded In regard to the
terms Of the treaty he says:
SNOW, although am not officially informed,
mark what say in regard TO the treaty which,
told You repeatedly. Mr.. Trist carried with
him in his p,cket. We shall ask for nothing
but Upper California aud New Mexico, and Of
fer to pay for them literally. And we will i'm
medistely. on concluding such a treaty, and on
the ratification Of il by the Mexican Congress,
be ready to evacua,e the res, of The conquered
territory. The ls'hmus Of Tehuantcpcc will
no: be forgotten. but friendly promise to treat
for the right of way will probably be taken in.
etead of an express stipulation to do 20.
IL we do not annex any portion south of the
36th degree Of north latitude. the Wllmot pro.
viso will be pot rid of without fight. and our
own country as much pacfed as Mexico her.
self" ..........-.. ..
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Our Next Member.

Mn EpIroR The time is approaching when
we should think about selecting a candidate for
the Legislature, We have heard of a goodly
number Of persons who have been mentioned as
candidates, and the claims OF this person and that
person. and of this side and that side Of the river
Now we, who are not Office hunters, think the 10
cal habitaton OF the candidate is Of much less i'm
portanee than his ability. his honesty and intesri-
ty. And as for the claims of any one TO ofhee,
we look upon il as q hnmbug. as well as anti'Te.
publican. Offices were made for the people and
not for the benefit OF offeeholders. who are,
or at least ought to be- the servants ofthe people.
II there are any claims or rights in these matters
they belong 10 the people, who have right and
should exercise that right in selecting snch per
sons who are best calculated to promote their in
terests, ss we'll as the interests OF the public
Such man we think we find in the person OF
ALEXANDER JORDAN. Esq, of Sunbury' and
a, he has consented to serve if nominated and
elected, let every good democrat and citizen put
HI. shoulder 10 the wheel and insist upon bis
nomination His election would follow oil course
and would allsy all excitement and DIVISION
MAsY OF OLp TuRBUT
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Com SUMNER OF 1916 In looking over the
prices of grain, &c, in former times we find that
in the winter following the cold June of 1916,
the price ofcorn was from 81 90 to 50 10 per
bushel. Rye 81 IS to So, butter 81 cents. Hay
s25, Flour SO, sc.
twill be Sseollected by som. of our readers,
that in this town we had sigh, fall Of snow on
the sth OF June. II also showed in Boston. and
several inches fell in Bangor There was frost
almost every night Of the first week in June In
the interior Of the State, at that time, icicles
were seen pending from the trees. and the foliage
was blasted. At Portland in fifteen hours, the
Thermometer descended from ST to 81 degrees.
In HslIowell, IT showed on the 9th. 7,h, and
9Th Of June. and on the 10Th, ice was formed oi
a fourth OF On inch in thickness-birds wers so
benumbsd, as to be taken by the hand A,
Montpelier. Vermont. on the sth snow was more
than foot deep. In Cabot. VI. the snow Wal
eighteen inches deep
An account from Vermont, dated August 2ist
of that same year. says-'rhs mountains srs
covered with snow. and the atmospheric unusual
ly cold" II showed in New England on every
month that year ssesrt Jaly - rovt.mouth Jos,
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uaLr.MORE MARKET.

Office oftAe BAlrIsoms AssHicAs, June 2s.
GRAIN-No sales OF Wheat, Several parcels
which reached the market to-day have been
stored
Sales of Maryland yellow Corn at SIS cents, and
Of white at So a IS cents.
One or two parcels of Oats sold to-day a, Sc
q 81 cents.
OF bbls at % cts but we hear OF no transactions
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GEsEEAL TAILoR's PoRrRAr Mr.. Atwood,
the artist, who repaired 10 the head quarters Of
Gen Taylor short time since 10 procure like
ness Of the old hero for citizens OF Philade Phia,
has arrived at New Orleans with portrait that
has thrown the good people that city into &C.
staeirs The New Orleans National says:
Upon careful examination OF Gen Taylor's
portrait, there will be found marked upon IT all
the Peeuliarities which, we presume, IA the ply
zeal, TO be characteristic of the mind, The very
high and rather narrow forehead, which in Gen.
Taylor even more than in the portrait, strongly
resembles Walter Scotts suggests the greatest
facility Of thought and expression. The rehee.
tive faculties are large, and the heavy brow de-
notes kind disposition and love for quiet hu-
NOR, The eye is the prominent point small
and set deeply in the head, You see miTrored in
il ell the virtues and amenities OF life. You see
there the spirit that prompts Gen. Taylor TO
hear the bumblest soldiers wrongs, and person
ally attend to their redress that makes him
loved a. . neighbor and friend, that so marked
ly speaks the honest man. But ss you look, you
can discover in the depths of the mind that are
thus but imperiecily displayed. that latent FIRE
that you can imagine must be exhibited in the
excitement Of the battlefield, and gave TO that
calm and patriotic face sternness Of purpose as
unyielding ss the founGstions Of the earth
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SANTA ANNA AND GENERAL WoRTH.-It ,p-
pears that Gen. Worth on his way TO Pueba,
had brush with the renowned Santa Anna, who
as usual, run. The affair took place at Amozo.
qua. Santa Anna commanded his cavalry, sup.
posed TO be near 5000 in number--in person.
Col. Duncan gave them something like seventy
round shot from his battery; and Major Bonne
vile, with detachment was enabled to reach
position from which he gave them severe fire
Of muske:Iy. Near 20 Mexicans were killed
or wounded, and the scampering of the rest is re-.
presented as amusing in the extreme. Santa
Anna, it is thought. was endeavoring to get be-
tween the commands OF Gen. Worth and Quit.
man, with the intention Of having q brush with
the latter. but if this was his intention, he was
most signally foiled. lie has since published a
flaming account Of the affair, as usual boasting Of
his success.
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Carr. r. X. Scorr. Of Company II. Of the :st
Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, has arrived
at New Orleans from Mexico. and will be in
Philadelphia in few days for the purpose Of re.
eruiting. The following non commissioned Of.
hcers are in the party, viz ;--Messrs Crosson,
Farnnm, Hambright, Glenn, Rore, Sli,z, Shear.
man and Lnff.
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An ArPLicAsT-it is said that a man has ap-
piled TO the President for the Office Of turnkey 10
the halls Of Montezuma. He offers TO divide the
fees with the government, and thinks he could
get rich at that.
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o. NFws-We are indebted 20 the Phiiadel.
phia Ledger, for news from the seat Of war, by
express, "a hours in advance of the mail The
proprietors Of the Ledger spare no expense or
trouble in getting the earliest intelligence.
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THE Fsur Caor.-The fun crop promises
to be 70 sbundsnt in the central part of New
York. that agricultural correspondents to the
newspapers are writing communications 10 in.
s,ruct The farmers how to preserve their trees
against the evil effects ut tim great bsaring--
One writer in the Syracuse Journal. says the,
he has trees ,rsnsplsnied only q year ago. and
which are q, the present time not more than
two OF two and q half inches through at the
ground, which show from six hundred to one
thousand peaches. nearly the siae Of pigeon
sggs, and these are BY no means rare instances.
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One ofthe Westmorelsnd, Pa, volunteers late.
ly returned from Mexico with trophy Of vcto.
~ in the shape Of 4 live Mexican wife, with
black eyes, long flowing black hair, &c.
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WHAr DAY MAY BaIse FoRrH-On the lot
uiiimo, Mrs. Margaret Day. wife OF George W.
Day. Of Bucks county, Pc, wss safely delivered
Of four children, three girls and boy.
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The BALTIMORE BATTALION returned from Mex
leo, have arrived at their homes in Baltimore.
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90 We refer our readers to the advertise.
ment Of Dickson 4 Co, OF Philadelphia one Of
merous articles kept BY them. are Of = superior
quality, and their extensive assortment, will al.
ways enable purchasers to buy with great advan.
tage.
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DosA1ios,-Harmer Denny, OF Pittsbnrs, has
given / acres Of land, said TO be worth in the
market, full $4,000, as site for the erection
of a public hospital.
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TnE ASri.GAMnLISG LAw.--On THURSDAY last
the ist of July, the law passed at the last session
of the Legislature for the suppression Of gaming
within the Commonwealth went into effect. Its
provisions are OF the most stringent nature, and
though we have published the law in full. re.
ference to its provisions now may be useful as
showing the liabilities which are incurred by a
violation Of them. Persons who keep any apart.
ment for gambling purposes, or knowingly suf.
fer il 20 be used for gambling. are liable, upon
convinction, to a fine of from $50 to 5000 Any
person exhibiting the implements Of gaming, or
engaged in gaming for livelihood, 10 liable, upon
conviction, to imprisonment in the pen,ent:ary
from one to five years and q fine Of $780, Any
one inviting or persusdng another to visit q
place used for gaming purposes. shall, upon con-
viction, be held responsible for the money or
property lost by such persuasion or invitation
and fined from $50 TO $500. Summary power 10
given to police officers TO break open doors and
make arrests where there is any suspicion that
gambling is carried OH, and il is the duty of all
sheriffs, eonstables and prosecuting attorneys to
inform upon and prosecute offenders against the
act. under penalty Of $50 to $500
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-07-03

CI THE CORNER STONE Of the New German
Reformed church was laid on Sunday last, with
the usual ceremony. The day, though warm,
brought together large number of persons to
witness the proceedings
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-07-03

CO NEwsrArER PosIAGE-The Post Maste.
General has concluded not to exact prepay ment
on newspapers sent from the Office Of publication
IN any case. This is we'll. 60 far, and we think
he will find the late law in restoring postage on
newspapers within 30 miles, law enacted ex.
'l0sivsly to break down the Country Press, for
the benefit Of the larger city establishnents,--to
be a. odious and more unpopular than the other.
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~ TAvLoR MEETING Al HARRIsBuRe.-A
large and respectable meeting was held at har-
risburg, few days since. in favor Of Gen Tsy.
lor as our next candidate for the Presidency
Judge Dock, Of Harrisburg, presided at the NEE.
ting The Hon, Simon Cameron introduced to
the audience John NJ Read, Esq, OF Philadel.
Phia, late Attorney General Of Pennsylvania, who
addressed the meeting in an eloquent manner.
The meeting was composed almost exelusively
Of democrats. and some Of them the most distin.
guished democrats OF the state.