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To tho Public.

The mineral lands included the foregoing proclama
ton chiefly situated between Lake Superior and the
Montreal river and Isle Royale In the northern penu
sula Michigan and rendered mmeusey valuable by
by the exhausess mines Of copper and other ores found
therein. 4.+a
number OF those mines have already been
discovered in the trap ranges within few miles OF Lake
Superior and from the geological character OF the cou
try and the explorations already made cannot be doubt
ed that others equally II valuable will be found
throughout this whole " mineral region"
IN Of the mines worked copperis found amoa,
pure and In fact most Of the native copper and ores yield
greater percentage than any other yet discovered In the
world, Slveris also found in considerable quantities.
All the necessary materials for the construction Of fur
naces and fuel for smelling are found IN abundance IN The
immediate neghborhood Of the mineral
The climate In the winter though cold, does not inter
pt the operations Of the mines lin fact that season 10
considered the most favorable for their operations
The proximity Of these mineral lands 10 the shore oil lake
Superior which several safe and excellent harbor
and the water communication thersfrom BY the SAUL Ste
transporting the products Of heee lands To the principal
markets Of the United States at very trhing cost
II likewise appears from the reports to this Office that
the agricultural ands Of fair quality producing the
nsua culinary vegetables aud grass y abundance, aud,
when properly Tiled they have been found favorable for
grain crops ALSO and for all these products lair price
aud good market win he found at the mines.
Timber--such az white and yellow pine, sugar maple,
yellow birch, &c Is, In many places very abundant and
by thirdly growth gives evidence Of the richness Of the
coil
able information relating thereto derived from the geolog
cal survey, ac. which be embraced in this brel
notice. Will be prepared and deposited IN the land Office
the SAUL Ste Marie for inspection, early as practicable
before the commencement Of the public Gales
RICHARD NJ YOUNG.
Commissioner ofthe General Land Office.
M,rR-laylIw
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LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES,
Passed at the I'd Session Of the 30M Congress

lruphc-NO 10
AN ACT 10 addition 10 the act entitled aAn act
toincorporate tho Washington, Alexandra, ard
Georgetown Steam Packet Company
De il enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-.
sentatires Of the United States Of America in Con.
gress assembled, That the act entitled "An act to
incorporate the Washington, Alexandra, and
Georgetown Steam Packet Company" approved
The third March, eighteen hundred and twenty nine,
be and the Same hereby is extended and continued
in full force and effect for further period Of twenty
years. commencing with the first day OF January,
eighteen hundred and forty nine PRovIDrD, NV.
ERrHxIras, That Congress may at any time here
after modify or repeal the same
See 2, Andbsh further enacted That no suit or &C
ton depending in any court whatsoever in which the
said corporation is plaintiff or defendant, shall
abate or be discontinued by reason Of the expira.
ton Of the original charter Of the taid corporation,
but the same shall continue and be prosecuted In
all respects II the said charter had not expired
and the president and directors who were in Office
at the time il expired, shall continue in Office under
and by virtue Of this act until others shall DO duly
chosen in their places.
Approved February 20, 1919.
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- D unn.-
DIED,

Al The resident OF her SON. Dr. William Hardy, Capito
Hill, MRS JULIA BROWN, In the 6eth year Of her age
As she lived she ed-a kind and aectionaie parent
warm ardent and sincere friend To her, the poor never
appealed In vain. In her the distressed found com
lotrr She le the world, peace with all mankind, and
fell aaleep In the armr Of her Redeemer
one who wraps the drspery Of her couch around her.
And lies down TO pleasant dreama.n
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BY the President OF the United States.

In pursuance or law, l. JAMES X POLK, President OF
the United States OF America do hereby declare aud make
known that public sales viii be held at the aforementioned
land offices In the State Of LOUISIANA, at the periods
hereinafter designated. to wit:
At the land Office at Naichitochcs, Commencing on Mon
day. the fourth ay oi June next Tor The disposal Of the
public lands situated within the aforementioned townships
Wig. 4Cf.& l4Hl
NorH ofthe base line, and rest Of the principal meri
dian.
Township elk, OF range four. Gtf is
Township six, Of range five
Township and eight, OF range seven.
AT the land Office at Opeiosas, commencing Monday
the eighteenth day of June next for the disposal Of the pub
lie lands within the aforementioned township, viz:
South Of He base line, and east IF The principal
rididn.
sections ihty.sx to ioysx inclusive, and sections
fifty, fnyone and Gywo, In township thirteen, ofrange
six. t
At the land Office at New Orleans commencing on Mon.
day. fourth day OF June next the disposal Of the
public lands within the aforementioned townships and
parts OF townships, viz
South ofe base line east of the principal meridian,
and east Of lie Mississippi fiper. VT
Townships ten and eleven, Of range seven.
TOwnshp eleven, OF range eight. tHs
Lands appropriated by law for the Of schools militia.
ry, otherpurposes will be excluded from the salcs
menced the days appointed and proceed In the order In
which they are advertised with all convenient despatch
until the whole shall have been offered and tho sales thus
closed.
But no sales shall be kept open longer than two wseks
and no private entry OF any OF the linda will be admitted
until after the expiration OF the two weeks g.i5
Given under my hand, the city Of Washington, this
twenty seventh day of February, ammo domni one thou
sand, eight hundred and fcrty.nine.
BY The President:
RICHARD NJ. YouNo,
Commissioner OF the General Land Oface
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II viii begin 10 be suspected by this time, we
think, that Gen. Taylor Is determined not to trust
himself In the hands OF his enemies during his Ad-
minis!rntion, bnt that he will be pretty likely to se-
ect agents To curry ont the policy he has declared
himself In favor of those who are in favor Of that
policy He Is beginning TO give pretty strong proofs
that he believes L his duty as well as the wishes Of
The people, that he should rather rely upon his
friends than his opponents, for faithful execution
of the contemplated measures Of his Administration
- Aubitrn M " Advertiser
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Senator WaIker.

The young Senator from Wisconsin, who has 30
highly distinguished himself during the recent ses-
sion Of the Sennte 10 said by the Lynchburg Virgin
r. Walker, formerly resident Of Lynchburg.
I'VE hnye (says the Virginian) read the report Of
the speeches delivered by Mr.. Walker, during The de-
blro and think they display talents Of no ordinary
character. With truly enlightened and patriotic
views, and powers of mind such as he has exhibited
II is evident that he Is destined to become con-
spicuous member Of the Senaten
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cospIlMEsTAnY.--on Friday night eighteen o.
twenty officers the army gave splendid dinner "a
Governor Marcy Ex-seerolary ofWar, at Messrs
Wizards City Hotel. Maj. Gen. Scott was invited
but did not attend. The entertainment cost abonl
two hundred dollars without the liquors The bills
Of fare were neatly printed on saith.
The INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF President Taylor Is
equal TO any we have had since the days Of Wash
ngton. The policy he intends to adopt is clearly
and explicitly marked out The address Is Just what
Il should be, nothing said which should not have
been said, and nothing omitted which meriied aiten-
don; il Il neither too long nor too short II is evil
IDENTIFY composed by Que who thinks correctly feels
correctly and acts In accordance with both thoughts
and feelings. Should the prescribed be strict
~ adhered to, the incoming administration win be
one oEthe most popular since the formation Of our
Government.
Modesty, exalted patriotism, and superior intellect
shine forth In every line
The people Of The United States should congram-
late themselves upon the election of President who
In the discharge of official duty will keep strictly
within constitutional limits, who mauifests no dis
position 10 concentrate all other powers Of Govern
ment In the Executive, and who win in all matters
Of moment listen to The admonitions of experience
and the counsels Of his constitutional advisers We
should rejoice that we now have President who
will not use his official influence for mere party pur
poses, nor the advancement Of sectional interest,
but who Is the President Of the people,. Crd.tords-
rifle, Ia, Jour, Wig.
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fPublic-No. lg.1

..l IPhbhc-No. 10.
AN ACT declarato,y Of the act for the admission
Of the State Of Iowa into the Union.
BE Il enacted ~ The Senate and House Of Repre-
SIGNATURES Of The United States Of America in Con-
gross assembled, That by the act entitled San act
for the admission Of the State Of Iowa into the
Union" approved December twenty eight, eighteen
hundred and forty six the United States assented
10 the application for the support Of common schools
as made in the second section Of The tenth article
OF the constitution Of said State, Of the i've per
cent Of the nett proceeds Of the sales Of the public
lands within the State Of Iowa, and Of the live
hundred thousand acres Of land granted 10 said
State by the act Of the fourth Of September. egh-
teen hundred and forty one said land to be selected
in legal subdivisions Of not less than three hundred
and twenty acres.
Approved, March 2, iS49.
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He II moderate but firm. Whg OF great ability
and industry shrewd intelligent modest and ailable
full Of natural witt and well read In tho history Of his
country and her pohtics--an undertaking friend OF
the Domestic Industry Of the country--a siaunch,
upright firm man. filling every Office heretofore held
rothe entire satisfaction OF The community. re-
publican In principle and practico safe sagacious
and profound councillor, and one fully competent to
meet the public expectation and exlgencles In the
high office TO which he has been selected by Prcsi
dent Taylor. Cumberland (1fi.) Ciriiia,l,
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IN pursuance ofaw, JAMES X. POLK, Prealent Of The
j United States OF America, do hereby declare and make
crown public sales will be held at the undermenon
ed land Offices in the State ofIowA at the periods herein
Al the land office at Fairfield. commencing on Monday
the fourth day Of June next for the disposal OF the public
lands situated within tile aforementioned townships and
parts Of townships, viz
North ofkhe base line, and teest he mn principal
meridian.
Townships seventytw and ylhree Of range TWEEN
ty.hree.
Townships seveny.two and seventy three Orange
" four.
Townships seventytwo ond seyeuiy,hree range TWEEN
ty eve.
Al The land Office at Dubuque, commencing on Monday
the eighteenth day OF June next for the disposal pub
lie lands situated within the aforementioned townships
10 wit st
North ot'He base line and ,pea Of he mn principal
meridian.
Township nuey.three, OF range seven.
Township ninety three, Of range eight
Townships niueiywo nney-ihrre, and ninety -four OF
range niue.
Township niuetyihrss. OF range teu
Townships nnety.two, nine'ythrer and ninety four OF
range eleven.
Lands appropriated by law the use Of schools militia.
ry, other purposes. viii be excluded from the sales
The Offering 81 the aforementioned lands will be
meuced the days appointed and proceed In the order
which they advertised with all convenient dispatch
until the whole shall have been offered aud
closed Hut sale shall be kept open longer than Two
weeks, and private entry nj the lands will adj
mted until after the expiration Of the TWO weeks
Given under my hand the city Washington this Nv
ty-seveuih day Of February, Domnl one thousand
eight hundred and forty nine
I,y The President:
RIcHAnD w. vorNe
Commissioned the General Land ohce
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[Public--No. 1871.

Public--No. 10
AN ACT msking appropriations for the payment
Of navy pensions for the year ending the thirteth
of June. one thousand eight hundred and fifty
Be- enacted BY the Senote and House Of Repre-
stntatires Of hs United States Of America IN Con-
gress assembled, That the following he and the
same are hereby Appropriated out Of any money in
the treasury not otLerwisc appropriated. for the
payment Of navy pensions for tho year ending the
thirtielh Of June. one thousand eight hundred md
fifty.
To pay invalid pensions, forty thousand dollars.
To pay tho pensions Of widows and orphans Of
officers seamen, and Marines fifty thousand dollars.
TO pay the pensions of invals who were wound.
ed on board q private armed vessels during the
last war with Great Britain, three thousand dollars.
ROBT. q. WINTHROP,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
q. NJ. DALLAS,
Vice President Of the United States, and
President Of the Senate, q
Approved, March ., ls4o.
JAMES X. POLK.
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ny the President or the United states.

ny tne Frestuent OIL tnc Qnltea StatoNs
IN pursuance Of law, l JAMES X POLK, President Of
the United States Of America, do hereby declare and
make known that public sales will be held at the under.
mentioned land oficss in the State OF ARKANSAS at the
periods hereinafter designated, TO wit:
Al the land Office at Helena commencing Monday, The
fourth day Of June for the disposal The public ands
situated within the aforementioned townships and parts
Of townships, viz.
North offte base line and east Of the Efh principal
-ls# '3.4f'a meridian.
Sections thirteen twenty three twenty four and twenty
FIVE east Of The 81 Francis river in township three, Of
Township nine, Of range seven
South or base tine and icest Of The ftth principal
meridian.
Township four and part Of island in sections thirty.
Al The land office at Waslngon Commencing on Mon.
day the eighteenth day o3dne next for the disposal OF The
public lands sitated within the aforementioned township
viz
South Of he base line and irest Of The mn principal
meridian. E
Township four, Of range nineteen.
Al the land Office Mt Champagnole commencing Mon.
day The fourth day Of June next for the disposal Of the pub
Viz
South offhe base line, and 1resf Of the ffth principal
meridian.
Townships eleven and fourteen, OF range seventeen
Township eleven, Of range eighteen,
Lands appropriated by law for the use OF schools militia
ry other purposes, will be excluded from the sales.
The Offering OF the above mentioned lands will be com
which they advertised with all convenient despatch,
until the whole shall have been offered and the sales thus
closed. tsss
But sale shall be kept open longer than two weeks and
private entry Of any OF the lands win be admitted until
after the expiration OF the two weeks. $500, ~.
Given under my hand a. the ely o. ans us
s'sn' ''''''e' an' ''''' "''' JAMES X POLK
BY ths President:
commissioner Of the General Land ONCE
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Notice 10 Pre-emptiom cIain,ans..

Every person entitled the right Of prcempon 70 any
o. the lands within the townships and parts Of townships
above enumerated II required 10 establish the same 70 inc
satisfaction Of the register and receiver OF the proper land
office, and make payment therefor % soon as
after seeing this noce and before the day appointed ior the
commencement, Of the public sale Of the lands embracing
The claimed otherwise such claim will be forfeited
R' RICHARD NJ YOUNG,
Commissioner ofthe General Land ONCE.
Mar T-iawl9w
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ne z1HyuHH, IH', OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
idem., rejoices in the rc-appointmeat Of
Edmund b. Glascock as Post Master Of Au-
gusta, but does not tell US whether Mr..
Glascock be opposed 70 the Administration
or not Does the Constifuiionalist still hold
that the Administration is pfoscriptivei
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The United States Snpreme Court, just before the
adjournment, decided the important question Of
boundary between the States OF Iowa and Missouri,
In favor Of the former and directed the appointment
OF commissioners (who were named) to run the line
according to the decision.
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NEW YnRK. March lG 1910.

New YoRR, March lG, 1919.
The English mail steamer Trent arrived to-day
from Bermuda. She reports that the steamer Hart
ford, bound out for California from New York, put
Into Bermuda in distress on the 4th instant. Six.
Teen Of the Hartford's passengers returned 10 the
Trent z
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Worth or slave Property.

Mr.. Senator Johnson. Of Georgia, Ia the course Of
debate In the United States Senate on the 28fh OF
February utmo, stated the estimated valuation Of
property In slaves al the astonishing sum Of len hun
drcd million Of dollars
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Notice OF the establishment or the Land or
ace for the Charlton District, In the State

nee Tor the Charlton District, In the state
OF Missouri.
IN pursuance ofthc FIRST section of the Of Congress-
entitled An act TO establish additional land Office IN
the State Of Missouri approved February 26h, 1870 do
hereby declare aud make known that tie land Office eres
ted BY said act L. esfabliehed the Town of Ml,n ~
the county OF Sullivan Of said State the site THIS day dt
signated by the President Of the Unirrd States ~,
Given under my hand at the city 81 Washington tnis
day February Donin one Thousand
eight hundred and forty .nne
ny order 9th President: ...,,~o
Ff Commissioner II the General Land ofice
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0s.The Republican party were trium-
plant on Friday last in the ward elections
Of Philadelphia city and county. They car
ried nearly every ward.
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young lady who was rebnked by her mother for
kissing her intended justified herself BY quoting the
passage; whatsoever ye would that men should do
unto you, do ye even unto t!iem.n
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nPa, was IL Windsor Castle that Mary Queen Of
Scots was confined In 2, asked little Anthony Au.
~, but Queen Victoria she, poor thing has been
confined in that castle repeatedly
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Notlce 10 Pre-emptlon cIaiment..

Every person entitled the right OF redemption 10 any
OF the lands within the townships and parts Of townships
above enumerated 10 required TO establish the TO the
satisfaction of The register and receiver Of the proper land
office, and make payment therefor practicable,
after seeing this notice. and before the day appointed for
Of the public sale OF the lands embracing
The tract claimed, otherwise such clnm-w be forfeited
RICHARD NJ YOUNG,
Commissioner Of the General Land ONCE.
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NotIc. 10 Presumption cIaInants.

Every person entitled to the right of prescription 10 any
Of The lands within the townships and parts Of townships
aboy, enrps atcs Is required TO establish the the
OF the register and receiver OF tho proper land
once sd make therefor practicable as
,er seeing This notice al before the day appointed for the
commencement OF the public sne Of the lands embracing
HE tract claimed Otherwise such claim will he forfeited
W.. ,aH RICHARD NJ. YOUNG,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Mar 6-lawl3w
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The lands embraced In the above proclamation loca
ted principally and adjacent To fe Mssisaipp and 81
Grox rivers Those designated mineral extremely
valuable; because, In addition to the copper and other
ores found In them they well watered and have ready
access to market, either TO the SOUTH by the Msssspp
river to the Last by the way Of the lakes and the never
al lines Of communication that connect herewith.
Valuable timber and all other necessary requisites for
building and smelling found In great abundance, and
Of the finest quality The climate Ii healthy and pleasant
the cold being rarely intense than la the northern part
q New York-and many Of the lands are exceedingly fer
tile producing all the grains and vegetables that be
raised In Massachusetts and northern New York
Maps showing the localities OF the mines and other valu
able information relating thereto, derived from the geolog.
cal survey &c, which cannot be embraced In this brief
notice, win be prepared and deposited In the land Office at
81 Crox for inspection early practicable before the
commencement Of the public sales
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Notice to Prescription Claimants.

Every Person entitled TO the right Of preempuon any
OF the lands within the townships and parts OF townships
Satisfaction Of the register and receiver OF the proper land
Office and make payment therefor practicable
after seeing this notice, and before the day appointed for
the commencement of the public sale OF the lands EN-.
hracing the racts claimed Otherwise ouch Claims will be
forfeited
RICHARD NJ. YOUNG,
Commissioner Of the General Land Once.
Mar 6-lawl3w
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by Ult FTtEItl'TII
BicnARD NJ. YoUSo,
Commissioner Of The General Land Office.
Notice TO Miners and Presumption Ciai,

An persons who were, The passage Of the act Of ls
March, 7, possession, by actual occupancy Of any
portion the mineral lands embraced in this proclamation,
under authority Of lease written permit from the Sec
rotary Of War; the purpose Of mining thereon and oil
persons who eal be II possession by actual occupancy
mine mines actually discovered before The ist d
March, le47 forth in the act Of LIST March, lS7 above
mentioned, authorized to enter aud purchase the same
at the price, the and condieions aud TO the extent
prescribed BY thai act and less any time before the
ay fixed the Of the sale Of those miner
al nds of making proof Of possession and occupancy and
ocompance with those TO the register and receiver
OF the land Office subject appeal 10 the Secretary OF
the Treasury aud all persons entitled 10 the right Of pre-
rmpou to any OF agricultural lands embraced in This
proclamation required to establish the same to the sat.
islacton the register and receiver and make payment
therefore practicable ger seeing is ,tiee and
before the day appointed for the commencement Of the pub
lie sale Of the lands embracing the tract claimed otherwise
| such prescription claim will be forfeited,
The certificate Of the mineral ngent at Sau Ste Marie
thai persons holding under leases permits, OF those r
the occupancy Of mine mines have paid up the per
centu o rents required by the above mentioned VII
| be conclusive on That pout-
Persons occupying under leases or permits will not
permitted renquish their rights under that occupancy
enter as settlers and where any sac leases or
may expire before the day OF SALE the rights granted 70 tn
holders thereby from entry under any other right till thu
day Of when they will be offered Ut public sale as min
eral lands ,.,, ,,a,,>,c
4 Commissioner. .