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VIRGINIA LAND OFFICE, February 81, lS4S.

VIRGINIA LAND OFFICE, February 81, lSi9
TN conformity act, entitled An act to reduce into
one the several concerning escheators, passed
the day of January, 1919, do hereby make known TO
the escheaor Of the county of Alexandria, dated the llh
day February l8S and received into the land office ON
the 18th day OF February l84S, that by inquests held on
the 10Th and 2st days of January, SS the following lots
and rentcharges have been iouhd escheaed 10 ns oo
monwealth, to witi
lot of ground in the town of Alexandria, the cor
ner of ueen and Fairfax streets, of which Ann Carney
died seised, without heirs containing about one quarter
of square. - .
of Duke and Pitt Streets of which Elizabeth Donaldson died
seised without heirs containing about one quarter OF
rentcharge of $685. payable the first day of Janun.
in every year, charged on an acre or hall square OF
ground in the of Alexandria, the side OF Al
fred street. between Duke and Wolfe The lot
charged is in the heirs of Thomas Swami deceased and OF
the said rent-charge John Mills died seised.
rent-chage Of S53 3S, payable the llth day oil Au-
gust every year. charged lot OF ground in the town oil
Aexandra, on the side of Union street, between king
and Prince Streets improved by three story brick house
The house and 0f InaSGd q ID seasd ana Oh
rentcharge SS3 49, payable the LIST day OF January
every year. charged half acre quarter OF square
of ground in the town of Alexandria, the northwest in
Is in VIM. H. Mcknight, Alexander Veitch, and Edward
Gray and of the said rentcharge, John Mills died sesed
house and lot of ground in the town of Alexandria, on
the side of street. and the westward OF
street containing about eighth of square, and OF
which Harry Tyler died seised, without heirs -
LOT of ground in the town Of Alexandria, and bounded
follows wit south by Princess street, tho east
by ROYAL the by Pitt and the north
10 Princess street, containing about half square and of
which Edward Hughes died seised, without heirs
| -T- 8. II. PARKER,
Fab 24-w6w Register Land Office.
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NEW DAILY EXPRESS LINE.
49, &M 3

Through by Mail Train from Warrington, via Alex
andria, to fredericksburg, Richmond and Pctors
burg, Virginia.
The undersigned having made the necessary arrange
ments with the Steamboat and Railroad Companies be
tween the above named place., prepared, under
the name and style of ROGERS, DARRACOTT, & AL
LEN receive every description of light goods and for
ward the (as above stately reasonable terms
We trust. by giving personal attention to the bus
ness to mee with encouragement, and assure our TREND,
that nothing shall be wanting part to afford salts
faction.
All Light articles, such parcels and packages which
may be consigned will be delivered Tree OF
carriage and merchandise other articles, which may be
too heavy for the mail train. will have our particular care
by the FIRE ight train.
J. w. ROGERS, Master Steamer Powhatan, ,
b. F, DARRACOTT, Train captain r. ~ az r. H. n
WILLIAM II ALLEN, Depot agent ~
Richmond, Va, May ], ls7,-Mayl-du
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POstponemcnt

of the Land Sales in the Indianapolis Fort ayne and
Winamac districts, in the State of Indiana.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the sales of the lands in
IN the MIAMI CESSIONS, in INDIANA, ordered by
proclamation Of the President of the United States dated
the 18th day Of May IS47 be held the Land Office
indianapolis, the 9th day of September, 1877; at the
Land Office Fort Wayne, the 10Th September 1917
and at the Land Office Winamac, the 9th Septem-
ber lS47 and which sales were by public notice. dated
I'd day of July, 1917, declared to be postponed until
and to commence on the 10Th December, 1847 hereby
declared to be still further postponed until and
land office Indianapolis Monday the LIST day OF
Nav 1913 at the land office at Fort Wayne on Monday,
the Sh day of May 1913 and the land office Winamac
on Monday the 18th day of May, lSiS
Given under my hand the city of Washington, this
fourteenth day of July, ammo Domin one thousand
eight hundred and lorty-seven.
By order of the President;
RICHARD NJ YOUNG,
Commissioners of the General Land Office.
Feb 24-lawSW
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NOTICE TO MARINERS.

CoL1KoroR's OFFICE, KEY WEST, Feb. =, 1873.
TIME NEW LIGHT, Just completed Mt Key West, WI
he shown on the 10Th inst 1t is irsclass stationary
light and will probably be visible from ships deck a.
the distance Of twenty-five miles. in clear H., wes,h oa the old
LIGHT The bearings and heretofore followed ior
entering this port still be observed but Hesse,s
kthoms water on the bar by bringing the buoy in range
WIN ''' Ns S. r. MALLORY, Collector
rh. usr,a New York Boston Post; Daily Keystone,
pbilndephin Charleston Mercury; and Courier New Or.
leans viii please publish the above thirty days. and send
,her dupcae bills receped the Fifth Auditors Office
Feb 2l-3Ot
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nR. BANNINa's BODY BRACE.-Thousands of per-

DR. BANNINa's BODY BRACE-Thousands of per-
~ afflicted by pulmonary affections, dyspepsia
paton and various degrees OF local general debility
adapted ailments prevalent the south,
spinal weakness, distortions, tendency of the body
lounge and droop both children and adults BY
ing the form posture, enarges the chest
that the subject breahes recr and easier and thus many
the chest with attendant affections the
heart and lungs counteraced and full play given
the organs of respiration
The brace may be had in this city by applying to Mrs.
Baldwin, who will be in attendance at all times the
of Mr. Peter Brenner, tailor doors below Al
the north side OF Pennsylvania gentleman
will aid in adapting it to those who may call for the pur-
pose.
Applications for single braces, from distance, also
for patent rights likewise be directed to Dr. Bannings
office, 4S7A Broadway, New York.
DIR. Banning refer, if desired, of the
eminent professors Of medical and surgical science in the
United States, well numerous distinguished ladies
and gentlemen in this city and other parts of the country
Oct 15-y
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NEW mUsIC.-Jus received the following new music
at the old established door Fulers HOTEL
which will DO sold at fourth sss than hall PRICE
Fantasy--words by James Steward, esq. iA
We are almost thereby J. b. Woodbury., esq s5v
Behold the Happy Home from the Opera Maid Of Honor
In this Old Chair, 30 90 do
Think of Me Off at Twilight Hour-by Bradford.
The Life Clock-ananged by J. b, Woodbury..
Come with thy Lutte to the Fountain, Duet
De Eel Cachers Glee-by Winnemore
Asdoro Wazes-by Bocca
The Pccolo Waltz-by F. II. Brown.
The Filoear Pofka--by do do
Kathinka Polka-by Strauss.
Oh, hasten then the Happy Day, quiek-s'ep
Feb 10
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BY the President Of the United States.

pursuance of the authority given by the first section Of
the of Congress-, entitled "An establish land
office the northen part of Michigan, and to provide Tor
the sale of mineral lands IN the State Of Mcbgan ap,
the United States of America do hereby declare and make
known, that have this day selected and designated the
SAuLT STE MARIE the site Of the land office for the Lake
Superior district in the State of Michigan created by said
act and that said office shall be- and hereby is ordered 70
be established at that place
Given under my hand, at the city of Washington this
day of December, Ammo Domini one thou
sand eight hundred and forty-seven
BY the President: JAMES X. POLK.
RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Commissioners OF the General Land Office.
Dec, 3O-laWl2w
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Fruit and Ornamental Treos.-Nursery Mt Linden
Hill, Washington.


HILL near Warrington.
UOR SALE at the nurseries OF the subscriber,
10 tensve assortment of fruit trees consisting OF APPLE
pear peach nectarine, apricot plum, cherry ounce, &c
Ornamental, Evergreen and Shade Trees.
The collection for and shade for streets
lawns very extensive, and of large growth amongst
which are Balm of Gilead silver fir, spruce and hem
lock, fir white Weymouth pine, Linden, sugar MAPLE
silver maple. tulip poplar European and American ash
Towering horse chestnut and variety Of others.
Also, thorn-pants for hedging Towering shrubs rose
bushes dubious roots dahlias, and hcbaceous plants
catalogue, with directions for planting can be had at
the stall the proprietor, in the Centre Markets the
seed store of John F. Caan the General Post Office
and of f. M. Lin,hcum, Georgetown; who, agents,
will receive and forward orders
All orders through the post Office, otherwise, will be
promptly attended TO-
branch of the establishment is located 18th street,
of citizens call and select for them
selves.
In this establishment about twelve thousand
apple and twenty thousand peach Trees OF size suitable for
this springs planting
The above trees being all raised under the immediate
Of the proprietor can be confidently recommended as
genuine and will be supplied fresh dug from the ground
Feb 9-Iawtl5Ap JOSHUA PEARCE.
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PATENT OFFICE, JAM 25. lSi8.
an the petition Lewis Cutting, OF Lowell, Mass.


N the petition of Lewis Cutting, Of Lowell Mass,
~ praying for the extension of patent granted to said
Lewis Cutting for an improvement in spinning cotton for
takes place on the 10Th day of May, 1873
1t ordered that the said petition be heard the Patent
Office on the first Monday In May, at IL O'clock, nj and
all persons notified to appear and show cause any
they have, why said petition ought to be granted.
Ordered Also That this notice be published in the Union
and National Dem9krat Washington Pennsyvanan
Boston; Gazette and Republican Unon Portsmouth, N.
H. week for three successive weeks previous the
first Monday in May next
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner of Patents.
s. Editors Of the above papers will please copy, and
send their bills the Patent Office, with paper contain
ing this notice.
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IMPROVED FARM In Fairfax county, Va, for Sale.
1t is situated the Falls church, (where there
schoo in good neighborhood, and is about ten miles
from each of the cities Of Washington and Alexandria,
good turnpike roads, Except two miles which common
lred and thyfve acres fifty OF which in timber and
for the last five has been under of improve
high state of fertility with profit to the owner large
part now in good condon set in grass planted with
dwelling and out-budngs afford ample accommodation for
geneel family large frame barn. with stabling in the
There is misea the premises, having fall of four
would it be, but for the professional occupations of the
owner
The price will be moderate and the terms accommoda.
ting For further particulars, apply to
CHARLES DE SELDING,
No. IL Todds Buildings, Pennsylvania avenue
Washington city.
N B.-Mr. John Duln, residing on the adjoining farm,
will show the premises those DESTROYS to purchase.
N-2aWf
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Postp Sales In tho Indianapolis,
OF Indiana.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the sales of the lands in
IN the Miami cessons in Indiana, ordered by proca-
nation of the President Of the United States dated the
day of May lst7 to be held at the land office at
land office Fort Wayne the 10th of September. 1917
and the land office at Winamac on the 9th September,
8i7 and which sales were by public notice, dated the
second day of July, lSi7 declared be postponed until,
and to commence the 10th December lS7 are hereby
declared be still further postponed UNTIL and to
mence the land office Indianapolis on Monday, the
first day of May ls4S the land office at Fort Wayne
Winamac Monday, the 18th day of May, lSB
Given under my hand, at the City OF Washington this
fourteenth day OF July, ammo Domlni l847.
by order ofthe President . -
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
July l6-Iaws.
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reserve at "Flat Belly's Village" OF

four. In the former reserve 'Flat Bely's Village Of
Functional townships twenty and twenty eight
the of Six miles square the forks of the
Wabash river, and fractional townships thrythIee and
thirty -four IN the former reserve ut Fat Belys Village,
Fractional townships tweny-seven and wenty.eight in
the former of six miles the forks of the
Wabash river and tract onal township thirty in the
former reserve at Seeks village" OF range nine
Fractional township twenty seven in the former
at Flat Rock" fractional townships twenty eight twenty
nine and thirty IN the former reserves at the Mouth Of the
township thiryone, in the former reserve Seeks Vii
lage," of range ten.
nno and thirty the former "Fla Rock. the
Mouth of the Aboite river" and the Raccoon Village"
Fractional townships twentyeigh. and twenty nne in
the former at the 'Mouth of the Abote rver OF
range twelve.
AT the Land Office at WINAMAC, commencing on Mon
day. the twenty fifth day of September next for the disposal
OF the public lands within the aforementioned townships
and fractional townships, 10 wit;
North of the base line and east Of the second principal
dian.
Fractional townships wentytour, twenty fve and
tysix in the former Great Miami Reserve" OF range
Townships twenty four twenty .fve and twenty six and
fractional township twentyseven in the former Great
Miami Reserve" OF ranges two and three
fractional townships twenty and twenyeight, in the
former "Grea Miami Reserve and the 'Reserve between
Eel and Wabash rivers" OF range four.
Fractional townships twenty seven and tweny-egh in
the former reserve between the Wabash and Eel rivers
Of range five.
Lands appropriated by law for the of schools militia
ny other purposes, and the alternate sections granted to
the State of Indiana for the purpose OF aiding said State
in opening canal to connect the waters of the Wabash
river with those Of Lake Erie by the act approved I'd
March, 1927 together with the which have been
ected and approved under the of 10Th August 1872
lieu of the portions Of said alternate sections covered by
individual Indian reserves under the treaties will be ex-
cluded from the sales.
The lands will not be sold for less price than dol
provided by the first section OF the act
titled "An grant the right of presumption actual
settlers the land acquired by treaty from the Miami In
dans, in Indiana approved the Sd of August, 1916.
And the offering Of the will be commenced on the
days appointed and proceed in the order in which
they advertised with all convenient despatch until the
whole shall have been offered, and the sales thus closed
But sale shall be kept open longer than weeks and
private entry of any of the lands will be admitted until
after the expiration of the two weeks.
Given under my hand, ut the city OF Washington, this
twenty-ffth day of May, Domini thousand
eight hundred and lorty-seven
BY the President; JAMES X. POLK.
RICHARD NJ YOUNG,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office
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PATENT OFFICE, February 3, lS4S.
NN petition John Thomas. O York city,

NN tho petition OF john Thomas Of New York city,
~ praying for the extension of patent granted said
John Thomas for improvement in floating dry DOCKS for
years from the expiration of said patent which takes
place on the 18th day of March, 1915
1t ordered that the said petition be heard the Patent
Office, the second Monday in March, IL O'Clock,
and all persons notified appear and show cause, if
Ordered, ALSO that this notice be published in the Union
and National Demokrat Washington; Pennsylvania
Philadelphia; Sun, New York Post, Boson Gazette
and Republican Union, Portsmouth N H.; Union, ST.
Louis week for three successive weeks previous
the second Monday in March next
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner of Patents.
p s. Editors of the above papers will please copy, and
send their bills the Patent Office, with paper contain
ing this notice,
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The Museum OF FAsnioS' F""cy, MI" O"H'osssy'
TIME subscriber invites all those in OF rich and beau
ttu articles in his ne to call at his old established
store where they will be find something to please
them, antquarans in particular.
His stock watches of the choicest kind those most
recommended from the mandatory of Joseph Johnson
Is Church street, Liverpool together with many others OF
like celebrity
The jcwelry consists of London and Paris manufacture
well as home fashion and iancyl All articles IN his
line which very numerous, will he sold at New York
Dsc "a ROBERT KEYWORTH.
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XIEsTERN PITUITARY INsTITUTE, Georgetown

TITEsTERN MILITARY INSTITUTE, Georgetown
visers appointed by the Executive-the Adjuan Gene
raj being lex oicio) president Of the board and
az
ing diplomas which are exercised by the trustees anu NV
u Of any college in the Gn,ea S g"
W F. HOPKINS, A. M Joint do, and Professor OF MAJ"
W. A. FORBES, A. NJ Professor of Mathematics and Civil
J. J. WYcnr, A. M, Professor of Ancient and Modem
H. FORESTER, esq, Professor of Law, Moral Science
and Political Economy.
j. R. SWIFT, A. Principal of Preparatory Department
w. W. GAuNr, esq.,, Assistant,
troll domination of any particular sect or party. either
religion or politics. 80
demic year will hereafter commence the let of Sep
tenber and close the 4th of July, with public e1amf
The superintendent twice held the chair Of Mathematics
and Natural Philosophy In Georgetown Colleges sug s
qeiy wa. - E,r ton vcars na Al has heen nrncpal Of
the Collegiate Institute noticed below.
Ys
honorary degree OF Master of Arts .,,u,,
and has been Professor Of Mathematics for the last NV
years-two years at the Virginia Military Institute c.
Mr.. WYcHE graduated at the University of North SaO
lima, where he was retained Tutor, till elected fos
of Languages in Jefferson College, Miss. He has esmU
malls besides from Professor Osed, Professor Long zen
Quitman, and other eminent scholars and
Mr. FORESTER is popular speaker chaste writer anu
for several years member Of the Pittsburg bar cha
Mr.. BLAINE graduated No in class of 3d. and ne s
highest testimonials from eminent men, TO character
and qualifications. ham
Mr. SwIrr is graduate of Yale College, and has been
teaching years with distinguished ability ana '''
cess. id
Mr. GAuNr has taught years in the City ochoo' "
Lexington y,.,,
Terms, Tuition is $50 to $40 per year, IN
Boarding is $50 in the country, 800 in town. PEI
everything furnished. ,,d
The cadets uniform, Of blue CLOTH at 80 ~ on
They are six hours day in school, and two nouns
drill Tin good wcather)
'Educated At West Point
Feb. 21-law8m
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PATENT OFFICE, March 2, l84s.
an the petition OF Solymnn Mcrrick, OF Spring

nN the petition OF SOlymnn Mcrriek, OF Spring
" field Massachusetts, praying for the extension OF a
patent granted to said Soyman Merrck for an improve
in the wrench, for years from the expi
ration of said patent which takes place on the 18th day
Of August 1919
1t ordered that the said petition be heard the Patent
Office the first Monday in July, at IL O'Clock, and
all persons are notified to appear and show cause, any
they have, why said petition ought not to be granted.
Ordered also that this notice be published in the Union
and National Demokra Washington Pennsylvania, Phil
Boston Gazette and Republican Union, Portsmouth,
II Post Ptsburg; week for three successive weeks
previous to the first Monday In July next.
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner of Patents.
p. s. Editors of the above papers will please copy and
send their bills the Patent Office with paper containing
this notice.
March 2-law3w
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~ w c. t5imms History of the Mexican War; It's origin,
and detailed of its victories by Edward u Mans
field Estess Defence of Slavery exists in the United
States Ernest Clemencaau British Philanthropy Illus
traed tale of Guadeioupe in 1888, translated from the
French of Soulie by lady of Chaneson Appeton's LII
brary Manual catalogue rasonne of twelve thousand OF
the important works in every department OF KNOW
eleventh volume Life of Henry the Fourth by g. r H.
James; The Prose Writer'S of Germany, translated by
Hedge Stevens's History of Georgia, volume Military
and Civil Life of General Hull, prepared from his manu-
scripts together with the History Of the Campaign OF 49,
and the surrender of Detroit by his grandson volume
The Conquest of California and New Mexico 1886 IS47,
by ]. M Cuts; Our Army at Monterey, by T. b. Thorpe
Ida Norman, Trials and their Uses, by Mrs. Lincoln
Phelps. Just received by
February 10 f. TAYLOR.
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,HAKU WI IUUNU, -,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Notice to Prescription Claimants.

Every person entitled to the right of presumption to any
lands within the townships and fractional townships above
enumerated is required establish the to the salts
faction and receiver of the proper land Office
and make payment therefor at the rate OF two dollars per
acre price fixed by the of Sd August 1885,
after seeing this notice. and before the day
pointed for the of the public sale OF the
lands embracing the tract claimed otherwise such claim
shall be forfeited. RICHARD M YOUNG,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Ma axu1Q v
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E,ostponement OF the Land Indiana polls
Fort Wayno and Winamac in O1

Postpone nlent of Sales tho indianapolis
Fort Wayne, and Winamac districts In the State Of
Indiana.
NOTICE hereby gven that the sales of the lands in
IN MIAMI cEssIoNs, INDIANA, ordered by proclama
ton Of the President ofthe United States dated the twenty
fifth day May 1877 be held the land Office at ndi
annapolis, the sixth day Of September S at the land
office at Fort Wayne the 10th September lS47 and at
the land office Winamac the 9th September, lS47,
declared to be postponed until and 10 commence ON
Monday, the twentieth day of December, l947.
Given under my hand, the city Of Washington, this
second day of July Ammo Domin thousand eight hun
dred and forty-seven
BY order OF the President
RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Commissioner of the General Land Office
july 3-laWtd
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ID EMOvAL.-JOHN FOY respectfully announces 70
II members OF Congress and strangers visiting the me,
tropolis that his heretofore kept in the basement
the Capitol, removed outside of the building Inc
white house the south gate Of the Capitol where Ms
old and all new customers will find the viands hesh
fowls &c. and his former establishment not found degen
Grated.
The house will be opened on Wednesday morning ne1t
when he will be glad to the smiling counenances
all his friends.
Ian
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AL persons who were, at the passage the of LIST
March, loH In possession by actual occupancy of any
portion OF the mineral lands embraced in
under authority oil lease written permit from tho Sccre-
airy of War; for the purpose of mining thereon and ali
who shall be in possession, by actual occupancy Of
l847 forth in the OF LIST March, lsf7 above men
toned authorized to and purchase the same nj
prescribed by that act and less any before the
day fixed for the OF the sale of those
compliance with those the Register and Receiver
Land Office subject to an appeal to the Secretary
empton to any the agricultural lands embraced in this
proclamation. required to establish the same to the salts
faction of the Register and Receiver and mako payment
therefor after set~g this ~oties and be-
fore the day appointed for the OF the pub
lie lands embracing claimed, otherwise
such presumption claim will be forfeited.
The certificate of the mineral agent at Sault Ste Marie
that persons, holding under leases psm or those in ths