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vNR. BANNING's BODY BRACE.-Thousands of per-
IL afflicted by pulmonary affections, dyspepsia CON
spaton, and various degrees OF local general deo
have been relieved by this instrument. Ii is particularly
adapted ailments prevalent at the south, to
spinal weakness, distortions, tendency OF the body to
lounge and doop both in children and adults BY resor
ing the form posture, enarges the Chest so
of the chest with attendant affections of the
heart and lungs couDtetaced and full play given to
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 over the
store Mr. Peter Brennor, tailor doors below AZ street,
on 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, as also
for patent rights may likewise be directed to Dr. Banning
office, 437A Broadway, New York.
Dr. Banning refer, if desired, some OF the most
eminent professors Of medical and surgical science IN e
United States, well distinguished iaoies
and gentlemen in this city and other parts Of the country
Oct 16-ly
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TMF1tOVED FARM In FNirfnI county, VA, i0r s"1e
situated the Falls church, (where there IS
schoo) in good neighborhood, and is about ten miles
from each Of the cities of Washington and Alexandria over
good turnpike roads, Except two miles which common
oad) and eghtmiles from Georgetown conains two hum
ired and thyfve acres fifty of which are in timber and
the last five has been under course OF improve
ment which has demonstrated that it be brought to
high of fertility with profit to the owner large
choice fruit much of which is already in bearing The
dwelling and out-budings afford ample accommodation for
geneel family large barn. with stabing in the
stone basement has been recently built in the best manner
There is miseat the premises, having fall OF four
teen feet So desirable place is seldom in market; nor
would be- but for the professional occupations OF the
owner
The price will be moderate, and the terms accommoda'
ting For further particulars, apply to
e CHARLES DE SEEDING,
No III Todd's Buildings, Pennsylvania avenue,
Washington city.
NJ B-Mr. John Dulin residing the adjoining farm,
will show the premises those DESTROYS to purchase
Z-2awG
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| PATENT OFFICE, March 2, lS4s
an the petition OF SoIyman Merrick, SPRING

PATENT OFFICE, March z, IS4S.
an the petition solyman Merrick, Of SPRING
" field Massachusetts, praying for the extension of a
patent granted to said Soyman Merrick, for improve
in the wrench, for years from the exp
ration of said patent which takes place the 18th day
of August, lSi9-
It is ordered that the said petition be heard at the Patent
Office on the first Monday in July IL O'Clock, and
all persons notified to appear and show cause, If any
they have, why said petition ought not to be granted
Ordered also, that this notice be published in the Unon
and National Denokrat, Washington Pennsyvanan Phil
adephia The True SUM- and The Sun, New York Post,
Boston Gazette and Republican Union, Portsmouth, N
Post, Psburg; 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-laW8w
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ID EMOvAL.-JOHN FOY respectfully announces 70
II members Of Congress and strangers visiting the mo,
opos that his rooms heretofore kept in the basement o.
the Capitol, removed outside OF the building to he
old and all will find the same viands, mesh,
fowls &C., and his former establishment not found degen-
Grated. .r-t
The house will be opened Wedn4sday morning next
when he will be glad to the smiling countenances o.
all his friends.
Ian
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WI. IOUNV, ~
of the General Land Office.


Every person entitled the right of to any
lands within townships and fractional townships above
establish the the salts
faction of the receiver of the proper land Office
and payment therefor at the rate OF two dollars per
acre the price fixed by the of Sd August 1886 soon
as practicable seeing this notice. and before the day
nointed for the commencement of the public sale OF the
lands embracing the tract claimed; otherwise such claim
shall be forfeited. RICHARD M fouNG,
Commissioner of the General Land OfiIce
CO--Iu 1QU
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Notice to Prescription Claimants

Every entitled to the right of presumption to any
lands within the townships and fractional townships above
enumerated is required to establish the the salts
faction of register and receiver of the proper land office
and make payment therefor the of two dollars per
the price fixed by the act of third August 1896 soon
practicable after seeing thus notice and before the day
appointed 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.
Feb A-IaWSW
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PATENT OFFICE, Jan. rs, ls43.
0N the petition OF Lewis Cutting OF Lowell. Mass

nv the petition OF Lewis Cutting, OF LOWELL Mass,
~ praying for the extension of patent granted TO said
seven years from the expiration Of said patent, which
takes place on the 18TH day OF May, lS4s-
ordered that the said petition be heard at the Patent
Office the first Monday in May, IL o'clock, M and
all notified to appear and show cause, if any
they have why said petition ought to be granted
Ordered ALSO That this notice be published in the Union
and National Demokrat, Washington; Pennsyvanian
Philadelphia; Sun, New York Herald Providence Post
Boston Gazette and Republican Union, Portsmouth. ~
H. week for three successive weeks previous the
first Monday in May 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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Post pom ment OF the Land Sales In the Indiana
Fort Wayne. and Wlnnmnc dlstrlcts In the Ste

OF the Land Sales In the Indianapolis
Fort Wayne, and Wmnmnc districts In the State OF
Indiana.
NOTICE Is hereby given that the sales of the lands In
the MIAMI cEssIoNs, INDIANA, ordered by proclama
ton of the President ofthe United States dated the twenty
fifth day of May, lSi7 to be held the land office at Ind
anapois the sixth day of September ls at the land
Office at Fort Wayne the 10Th September lS47 and a
the land office at Winamac the 9th September 1917
declared to be postponed until and 70 commence or
Monday, the twentieth day of DecembeI lS7.
Given under my hand, the city of Washington, this
day of July Ammo Domin thousand eight hun
dred and forty-seven
BY order OF the President,
RICHARD NJ YOUNG,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
July 3-lawtd
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INTIQUETTE FOR GENTLEMEN-Beng short rule

IINTIQUETTE FOH GENTLEMEN-Beng short rules
II and reflections for conduct in society, by the author OF
'Canons of Good Breeding )" small volume, just
ceived for sale by f, TAYLOR.
SUBJECTS: Sautatons, lntroducons, Good Breeding,
Fashion, Fashion conradistnguished from Good Breed
ing Dress, Presentations VISITS Appointments, Letters
Notes. the Drawing Room, the Dining Room, Society,
Morning Calls Evening Visits, &C., &c.
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COMMISSIONER bERsAEp's OFFICE,
Petersburg, December "a, lsd7.
WALTER t ys anu 0'hsf' m cbane,yv.

I In rbaucsyy
JOSEPH CocKERnLK and others
DY decree OF the Circuit Superior Court OF Law
ID and Chancey for the of Petersburg Virginia.
de red in the above November term lS47 the
designed, of the commissioners OF the court d
reced inquire and who tho kindred Of
Eliza Amanda Evans deceased, the part OF her father
Alexander Evans deceased of Petersburg the time Of
DEATH viz the Sth of October lS43 and who the
parties representing such Kindred and such entitled
portion OF the real of which said Alexander Evans
died seed The kindred referred consist Of the brothers
and of said Alexander Evans, deceased and their
1t is represented that the said Alexander
said have married Joseph Harper and removed 10
the State OF Tennessee, where Is said that she and her
husband both died many years Is said she e som
George Harper but that he is believed have been dead
many years. without issue and inestae Nancy, whose
children known. g. Sally, who is said TO have died
thirty years ago in the State Of Kentucky Interstate,
unmarried and without issue. a. Ellen, who is said TO
have been twice married first John Hummer and after
wards Samuel Walker Its said that she died chlldess,
and that her last husband also dead The said Alexander
Evans had two sisters and brother Of the half Blood IN
respect whom no inquiry is necessary The undersigned
desires that who may BIO able to give nforna-
respecting Mary Evans who married Harper or her
husband son. Sally Evans and Ellen Evans either OF
her husbands, either of them, will communicate the
same 10 him at Petersburg, Virginia, by the LIST day OF
April 1913 and if any OF these parties be living, he desires
that they other will communicate the fact 10 him
by the time, that he may comply with the order OF
the Court. ID. M. BERNARD,
Dec. 2S-2amtAp nll Commissioner
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n n ULLERs Physics and Mstsorology, ~ - m"i'
wi er Professor of Physics the Uniyers Oh
frst American edition. volume. with oos enRraVin2s
This day published. r,vrop
Feb II r. lAILoh
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In Pri1eUnted District Court for the District
Louisiana.

In States District Court
Louisiana.
TUESDAY, February 8, A. D., lS4S.
Present-Hon. Theodore H. McCaicb.
an notion c. T. Stewart prize agent in the cases ofthe
~ United States al the schoones Nonata, Union,
Pueblana Isabel Mahoncse, Ormgo, and four rowboats,
all of which prizes captured at IamPco excepting
the first named and suggesting to the court that prize
lists been furnished him of the officers and crews OF
the follow ing vessels witt the steamers Mississippi,
Princeton, Spire, Vixen, brig Porpose, and schooners
Refer Bonita Petrel and Nonata and further sug-
costing the that there may be other persons claim
ing capors of the above-named prizes do file their
claims such they have in the Office of the clerk OF this
court within forty days from the date hereo and that in
default thereof they be psrpeualy excluded from hersnf
asserting their said ella If such they have TO share
In the distribution Of said prize funds: -
Feb. IS3wlw Clerk
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VXTEsTERN MILITARY INSTITUTE, Georgstown,
w Kentuckysubjectt to the inspection 81 B0 ssn.
raj being 1e eek ocio O president Of the board
FACULTY Incorporated with all the powers na
% degesi and ID! ana su sins
ulty of any college in the United States
w F. HOPKINS, A. M Joint do and Professor OF Maui
W. A. FORBES. A. M, Professor of Mathematics and Civil
j. J. WYcuE, A. NJ, Professor of Ancient and Modem
r. H. FORESTER, esq, Professor of Law, Moral scenc
and Political Economy
]. G. BLAINE, A. B., Tutor
j. h. SWIFT, A. Principal of Preparatory Department
w. w. GAuNr, esq, Assistant.
This institution will be carefully preserved from the con-
troll domination OF particular sect party either ~
The first year has closed with 1876 students. Tho AGA.
denic will hereafter commence the lst OF sep
TENDER, and close the 4h of July, with public e1m
nation. -,
The superintendent twice held the chair of MathemsH
and Natural Philosophy in Georgetown College; subS
queny that of Natural Science and Civil Engineering in bs
the Collegiate Institute noticed below
Mr. HorxlNs was for eight years Professor Of NatuS H.
Science at West Point, and received from Yale College y"
honorary degree OF Master of Arts.
Mr.. FORBES graduated at the Virginia Military Institute
and has been Professor of Mathematics for the last NV
years--two year the Virginia Military Institute.
Mr. WYoHE graduated at the University of North thar. Ga~
of Languages in Jefferson College, Miss He has esms
mails besides from Professor Omsed Professor Long, o'
Quitman, and other eminent scholars. Id
Mr. FORESTER is popular speaker, chaste wrl'ei,
Tor several years member of the Pittsburg bar
Mr. BLAINE graduated No. in class OF 38, and mas
highest testimonials from eminent men, to chsfS'
and qualifications -
Mr. SWIFT is graduate of Yale College, and has oo s
| teaching ten years with distinguished ability ana '''
cess. 4, NJ
Mr. GAUNr has taught years in the City Soho" :"
Lexington. ,o
Terms, Tuition is $40 to $40 por year, IN adpa
Boarding is $50 in the country, 800 in town. Pey'
everything furnished. "
hecadcts uniform OF blue cloth, at So % AL
They are six hours day in school, and two noun =
drill, lin good wcather)
Educated at West Point
Feb 21--law3m
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T>IE RETREAT.-A boarding and day school for
young ladies, under the supervision OF the Bishop OF
Pennsylvania School-house Lane, miles from Pha-
delphi the crossing of the Philadelphia and Norris
railroad. Miss M. A. Spaiard, principal Mrs E.
Spafad assistant principal Felix Drouin late profess
the University of France, teacher french and Latin
Mr. ]. A. Getze, teacher of music.
Letters for Retreat be addressed to box No $685. post
Office Philadelphia.
Refer to the Right Rev. Bishop Potter; Rev D. H. Macur
y No lS North 18th street; Dr. c. Teiohe custom house,
Robert Rason esq, No 4, south Front street, Phadel
phia; and James G. Kempton, esq, Mayayunk
Juv
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NEW MUSIC-Just received, the following new music,
IN the old established door TO Fuer's
Hotel which will be sold eourth less than half price.
VIM. FISCHER.
Fading Flowers. Music by +. Horn.
Jenny I.ind's song of Home.
IT'S sweet night. BY Masset
The dying girls farewell. BY Barrus.
Sleep, gentle Mary. BY w. J. Lemon.
Plantation Melodies BY Winnemore.
History of the World. BY A. Clapp.
La Belle Savoyarde Polka. BY Blessnsr.
Camilla Waltz BY Richardson.
Pictures of Life watzes BY Strauss.
ELAN Waltz. BY Brcher
Cymbene Waltz. BY l.. Suach
La Calora Waltz. BY N. H. Blown.
The Cricket Waltz BY Granger.
Every country has its charms, watzes
Excelsior Waltz BY J. Munck.
The Weston Gallopade. BY Klaber.
The Wood Castle Galop. By A. Schad.
Railroad Gaop. BY Gung
Danzas Cubanas BY F. Rocca.
VerdPs Quick Step. BY G. l.. White.
Reeds collection for the guitar
The Battle of Buena Vista descriptive fantasia for the
piano Inscribed to Gen. Z. Taylor, by c. Grobe copy
of this music ought be upon every piano in the county
Feb S-3ta2w
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MAPS and illustrations for Theirs History OF the
ltI Consulate and the Empire being geographical opo-
graphical and military maps, plans of battles, campaigns,
sieges, &c illustrating the history.
Just imported from Paris, by f. TAYLOR, few OF
the above answering well for the American for the
French editions
Also single of the vignetes and engraved designs
Illustrating the work, which be imported Ito
der) by the advertiser from Paris. Feb IL
LIME EDITIONS, in rich bindings, just opened by +.
l. TAYLOR, most OF them imported direct from Loadon
by himself and many of them illustrated with beautiful en-
Cravings.
Murrays edition of Byron, complete in volume octave
Do do do in 10 small volumes.
Milton, 2vols octave, l20 illustrations by Harvey.
Do / volume with illustrations reduced from Martins
Goldsmh's Poetica Works, vol octave, London copies,
with engravngs from the Etching Club.
Thomson's Seasons, volume, octave, very numerous
illustrations.
Shakespeare Gallery, Byron Gallery, .Wavery Gallery,
each in volume quarto, spendidy bound and lusa
ted.
Gibbons Roman Empire Hume and Smollet. Robert
sons complete historical works, fine London editions
Shak speare, Knights cabinet edition, IL vols.
Burns Allan Cunnngham's edition, very numerous en-
cravings
Wilson's and Bonapartes American Ornthoogy, edited
by Sir William Jardine, vols octave, London, numerous
colored engravings.
London Tesaaients, Oxford Bibles, in calf, Turkey
rocco and velvet; and many other editions numerous
for the limits of advertisement, among which will be
found fine copies of Of the standard works of English
literature, science and Dec. %
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yJNIE signature only safeguard against
CONFERENCE.-The public attention is invited and

TTNE written signature the only safeguard against
counterfets- public attention is invited, and par
tcua referred to the advertisement setting forth the new
style labelling and the putting DR. Beckwiths anti
dyspeptc and dinner pills Also to that of DR. Dyos APP
proved anti-bious pills. both OF which, it may be seen,
protected from being counerteed by the only safe
guard be depended uponthe WRITTEN SIGNATURES of the
propretors on the label of each box of pills -
All others which may be offered for sale by unprinciped
persons surely base counerfeits and will be rejected
such The pills that in the hands of persons who
purchased the genuine have all been exchanged for such
have the written signature OF the proprietor
The sole agency for the sale of Beckwhs anti-dyspepc
and Dyots antbous pills. is vested in the hands OF T.
WDyott 81 Sons, of the Columbian College, No. 1872 North
Second street, Philadelphia, who will execute any orders
for the
Druggists and all wholesale dealers, who wish be fur
nshed with the genuine pills. will bes upPlied the most
her terms, by applying s above May 2l-u
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Mutual Life Insurance. Company Of New York.
No. 66 WALL STREET.
TATEMENT OF the affairs of this Institution al the Gloss
~ OF the h year from the osmon say February
LIST, lSi3 10 February 1, 1913.
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ccupancy OF a mine mines, have paid up tho per
centum Of required by the above mentioned win
be conclusive on that point.
Persons occupying under leases permits, will be
permitted to enquish their rights under that occupancy
miis expire before the day Of SALE the rights granted
TO the holders thereof will be regarded reseving the lands
covered thereby from entry under any other right till the
day of ssle when they will be offered public sale min
ernl lands.
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MRS. =. PARKER will open, Tomorrow morn..r a.,
lNX handsome assortment OF French feat hers, are" "
8. Parker :.
Fancy and Perfumery Store between Il and On m s
Pennsylvania avenue. Dve
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SAMUEL HANNAY, Secretary.
CHARLES De SELpINa, No. IL Todd. Buildings, Penn.
avenue, Washington, D. c., agent.
W. r. JOHNSTON, M D., TIN street, opposise City PS
Office, physician.
Pamphlets explanatory Of the principles and operations
aoapt,s ojIies - ~ Feb IS
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

FBeM MExfo.-lhc ship Constantine,
which arrived on the day before yesterday
from Vera Cruz, brought to the Pieayme,
intelligence from the city Of Mexico, as
late as the 9th ult. The news is oi
some interest
PREnEs, vino is growing more lormida.
bic every duy, has seized the mint al
Guanauato, from which he has drawn
S6O0,uOO Tor the expenses Of the troops
under his command, and has issued Il
monunciameulo declaring the present
government iaithIess 10 the country III
making peace with the United Slates.
lie proposes plan for the formation ei
new government, with power TO raise
men and arms, To oyerlurn the present
rulers, and renew the war.
The utmost disorder prevails through.
out the whole country. The advance
guard ol Rarcdss, commanded by Jafaula,
has entered Quereluro, where they have
added to their supply of arms aud money.
and slight skirmsh had already taken
place. The troops sent by the govern
ment, under the command Of Geneml,
Mnon, Euslamenle oua Pedro Cortzar
against the pfoHpiriati1S are deserving
rs iasi as thcy come IN presence ot Iht
insurgents.
Ex.Lieut, Filden, who was concerned
in the murder and robbery Of Mexican
has been arrested by ordarol the Supreme
Government, aud ordered immediately on
ol the Republic.
Bad accounts have been received from
the Legion ol s.. Patrick, which Is com.
posed Of deseflefs from the American
army A letter SAYS, "the c0hdEeid oI
specie lrum Quefglaro for the capital has
al last reached lis destination in safety,
Ia the infinite gnlihcaaon Of the foreign
commercial haases 10 which the money
was consigned. Il WIS escorted by. the
s.. ParIek Legion. who pfoteeledityerY
faithfully all they reached Tula, about
fifteen leagues from Mexigo, when they
took II into their hsnds to lay hands upon
it. upon some prcteXl of mrcquiled ser
wee. Word reached Mexico ol the pro
ceediug, and tfaop- wcfe at once dispatch
cl To prevent the eouzuumallon OF TIN
scheme. Precisely how 1t was lhwartel
we arr mol taid-not by loroe, we lee
assured lint the money did at last reael
Mexico. Ia the infinite relief OF the Pres
Iden,. who is SAIL 10 nave been IN thi
utmost distress whiia The safety oi tn
money was doub,iul.
y o Bulletin, Jaiys
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

ScENE Is rig llorsr ar RErREslSTArl.
yGs.-DafIug Dshaia in Ia, Housa the
othor day. on tho GuiI aud Diplomatic
Appropriation Elll. Ne md lhc following
scene as reported for the National In.
lelhgeneef
Mr.. Hudson also spoke through his
h3ut On the subject ol the power oi the
General Government aKrf slavery m the
new Territories. Towards the rlase OF
lis speech-
MrLahm wished To ak III, gentleman
this question, entertaining tbe views the
gentleman had expressed on the subject
OF slavery, wouil he vote lor Cen Taylor
tor President:
M Hudson would answer the gentle
man very checr.uiiy The gcudcmnn he
presumed, well understood that there were
two classes OF men devoted TO the nsti.
tuition OF slavery iva tins country, elias, of
men in the south, who born with the
institution uboat them, and all their early
associations connected with Il, had recon.
cIlrd themselves To o., aud saw les evil
IN il than northern mon were supposed to
see, although he believed all men must
admit II to be a caiauily,-
Here the hammer 10 and the hourcx.
plred, but NJ liehAu hutlng obtained
the hoor yielded 10 To-
M Hudson, Who .u continuation ol
his reply said there was another elias,
from the north, who are often known as
dough-iaces, who regarded the institution
precisely as he did, but who nevertheless,
ior the sake ot thc ioavcs aud fishes, were
willing 10 bow to the slave power 10 the
slave iusiimh1ns-io do any thing and
every thing iof the purpose OF getting
promotion, Now, li he were called on Ia
select between men OF that DESCRIPTION
, II he was compelled to give his vote ioI
either, he should vote for Gen. Taylor in
preference to Gen, Cass just a- ha would
vote loran honest man iu preference toa
hPocrits' (Roars OF laughter and ap.
pIausc, which was suppressed by the
Chair)