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Mr.. Walker subsequently withdrew his call for

Mr.. Walker subsequently withdrew his call for
the previous question.
Alter another attempt to get in amendment
| Mr.. McRae seized the occasion and renewed his
amendment, and spoke in explanation.
Here the convention got into confusion, which
| several members endsavored 90 help along.
The president finally assumed the authority to
decide the manner OF voting, and stated the order
OF thequestiOns before the cony ntion 70 be- first,
on the amendment of the genll man from Misss-
sippi; second, that of the gentleman from Vir-
| ginia; third, on the report of the committee.
The question was then taken on the first PROPOSE
/ ton, and il was rejected.
The question being taken on the second PROPOSE
/ ton it shared the same fate.
The question then recurring ON the proposition
| of the committee organization, il was adopted
The convention, after exciting debate of three
hours, has decided To vote by States-each State
having one vote. There are nine States represent
ed Alabama, Arkansas Florida, Georgia, Missis-
sppi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Vir-
| gihia.
The convention then adjourned to o'clock,
p. IN.
AFTERNOON SEssIoN.-Mr. Il. Warner, of Geor-
gla, offered the following resolution:
ResOired, That when the delegates are called on
from State TO vote, the Secretary shall call the
names Of such delegates in their alphabetical order;
that the delegates shall then vote their names
| called, the Secretary taking down the votes so
given, and the majority Of such votes shall be
| sdered the vote of the delegation OF the State.
Provided, This mode of voting shall be required
yeas and nays.
The'qucstion being taken, the resolution was re-
jected.
Gov. Brown, of Tenn, re-offered the resolutions
which he had withdrawn in the morning, referring
the questions which may come before the conven-
ton 10 "A committee.
MIR. Weller, of Alabama, offered an amendment
that the committee prepare the resolution for adop
ton by the convention, aud address To the PEG
| pie and referring all suggestions which may be
made for the action Of the convention, whether in
favor of resolutions otherwise, without debate, To
said committee.
On motion Of Major Polk, the amendment was
laid ON the table
Governor Brown then made addition to his
resolution, making il the duty Of the committee to
report on all suggestions which they may deem
proper for the action of the convention.
After short address from Judge Tucker, OF
Virginia, against the resolutions and reply from
Mr.. Dawson, of Georgia. the question taken
on the resolutions, and they were adopted.
The convention then adjourned until 10 O'Clock
to-morrow morning.
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FURTHER NEWS ny THE AMERICA.
France.

France.
The debate ON the electoral bill had commenced.
The hall was densely crowded. There was "A great
excitement After the presentation Of an enormous
number Of petitions from all parts Of France against
the bill, and after preliminary contest on the
question OF urgency, IL was carried against the
Mountain party by 4O7 10 239 votes.
General Cayaig nae, whose name was first on the
list Of speakers, ascended the tribune. lie rested
his opposition 10 the the letter and spirit
Of the constitution, which required lie first prin-
cipe the right Of universal suffrage, and the bill
was not 20 regulate, but 10 destroy that right. Be
sides, il was ill-timcd and dangerous; i-timcd,
because IL would have for effect TO raise, for the
next two years, insurmountabe difficulties in the
way OF the government; and dangerous, because
II would serve TO make and consolidate hostile
party, composed Of all those who should feel that
they had been unjustly deprived Of privileges
that bad been conferred upon them by the consti
tuition. He was listened 10 with absorbng attcn-
ton, met with no interruption in the course Of n
long speech, and sitting down was loudly
chcered by the whole left The next important
orator was Victor Hugo, who had delivered glow
ing harangue on universal suffrage.
On "wednesday, the first speaker OF Importance,
M dc Montalembert, gave the Lcgitimists an ar.
gumcnt in favor of the bill
Emanuel Arago replied to him.
NJ Theirs was 20 speak Thursday.
On Wednesday there we're rs members present,
and immense crowds around the Hall Of Assembly.
a sensation was created by the presenting of pc
tifion demanding an appeal 70 the nation cor
respondent OF a leading London paper says: There
can be no doubt whatever that the cabinet Is only
watching an opportunity for suspcnding law, and
placing the country under the yoke Of the army
The obstinate forbearance of the people has 80 far
deprived the government Of the long sought pre-
text for declaring martial law.
While all this IL going on, the more important ne
gotiations concerning the map Of Europe are pro
crossing at Claremont, Paris, and st. Petersburg
The two branches arc reconciled Henry V. ~ TO
mount the throne Of France extending TO the Rhine.
Austria will be induced 10 give up as much of Dom
hardy as she cannot conveniently guard, 20 form a
kingdom for one OF the Orleans family. Prussia Is
TO be tempted with many stray fragments of
Faderland as the Russ Gallo armies can wrench
from the country, which must be the ally Of Eng.
land.
correspondent Of the London Globe Of Thurs
day, states that conciatory despatch has been
sent TO the French Charge in London, aud the az.
sertion had favorable effect upon the Boursc
Rome and the Italian states.
The Pope is accused Of attempting To escape from
Rome, and again wishing TO place himself under
the protection Of Austria, but IL too closely watched
by the French. Unless the Pope yields TO liberal
institutions, there IL reason 10 apprehend that the
Papal government il near its end.
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RE DE La srESoGRAPuIE

HIsToIRE DE La sTENOGRAPHiE
IL Depus les temps anciens jusqu's nos jours ]
vol, Paris, 1850.
Manuel Pratique du Consulat. par r. A. DE
Mensch
Historic de la Conquete dc PAngleterre par les
Normands, par Thierry; vols
l. Historic dc France, par Thicrry, vol.
Recits des Temps Meroyingiens, par Thierry, 2
vols
Dix Ans d'Etudes Historiques. par Thierry, vol.
Guvrcs completes de Beranger vol
Picciola, edition illustrce, vol.
Imported from Paris direct, by
June o FRANCK TAYLOR.
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COILS, Coughs, .Asfhma, Influenza, Group,
Whooping Cough, md Consumption.
1--WE uniform success which has attended the
4 Of this prepsration-its salutary effects,
power 10 relieve and affections of the lungs,
have gained for IL "A celebrity equalied by other
medicine We offer Il 10 the afflicted with entire
confidence ia its virtues and the full belief that IL
will subdue and remove the severcst attacks Of dis
upon the throat and lungs. These results as
they become publicly known, very naturally at
tract the attention Of medical men and plilanthro-
pists every whcre. What h their opinion Of CHERRY
PICTORIAL may be seen in the following:
yALESriSE Morr. NJ. D., Professor Of Surgery
Medical College. New York, says:
cit gives me pleasure Ia certify the value and
efficacy Of Ayers CHERRy PEcTORAL. which con
slider peculiarly adapted e. cure diseases OF the
throat and lungs."
From EpwARD IliTcHcOcK, NJ ~, III. D., Pres,-
deni Of dgihersf College
J. e.. AyEs- Sir: have used your CHEaRy Psc-
rORAL in my own Of deep-seated bronchitis,
and am satisfied from IL chemical constitution
That il il an admirable compound for the relief OF
nrynRisl and bronchial difficulties. II my opinion
10 its superior character be Of any service,
you are ut liberty to use i ss you think Progsr
AsHsssr, Sept ~, is49.
From BESIAaiS SrLLIAAS, ". D.. III. D., etc. {,
Professor of Chemistry. Min0alOgy, SC, Yale
College, member Of ue literary, historical. ph,lo-
soDhicai and scientific socisfies Of diaer'eo aud
Epops.
deem the CHERRY PecTORAL admirable com
position from some Of the beet articles m the Mate
RIA Medica, and very effective remedy for the
class Of diseases II IL intended 10 cure
New Haven, Ct, Nov. l. 1919
READ THE EVIDENCE.
HARrroRD, Jan. 20, ls47.
DR. j. G. AyER-IJear Sir. Having been rescued
from a painful and dangerous disease by your med
icine gratitude prompts me 20 send you this
know, lcdQfncnt not only in justice 30 you. but for
the information Of others in like affection.
slight cold upon the lungs, neglected at first,
became 80 that splitting OF blood, a violent
cough and profuse nightswcats followed and fast
ened upon me. | became emsciated, could not
sleep, was distressed by my cough, and pain
through my chest, and in short had all the alarm
ing symptoms OF quick consumption. No medi-
cine seemed at all TO reach my case, until provi-
dentialy tried your CHERRy PgCrosAL, which soon
relieved and now has cured me.
Yours with respcct r. A. STEWART.
Prepared by J. G. AVER. Lowell, Mass.
Sold in Washington, ID. G., by II. y. w. II.
Gilman; Georgetown. DR.. Lnthicum; Alexandra,
Cook Peel; Richmond. Purcell, iadd Co and
druggists generally. Feb. 10 dlytrlawSw
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DLANNETT's BITTERS.-1hisa article Is high
Il ly recommended for the cure Of dyspepsia, in
Digestion iistulency, general debility, liver COM
plants, and all the train Of symptoms commonly
called nervous affections II b. one OF the most de-
srabe tonicc offered Ia the public. II creates
a healthy action throughout the system, restores
the appetite cqualizes the circulation, gives tone
and energy Ia the system, and creates power OF
ly vegetable composition, and recommends itself TO
the attention of hose suffering from the above dis
orders.
For sale by X. - Patterson aud n. ID. w.
II. GfLMAN, Washington, ID. &. Orders received
by the general agents for the proprietor,
VIM. r. HICKS CO,
lag and l5l Front streets, New York.
April 10 DIR. W&wIy
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BALTIMORE, June SO p. IN,
The steamer Cherokee arrived at New York this
evening, bringing California mails To the LIST of
May, and one hundred and fifty thousand dollars
in gold, consigned TO Adams & Co.
The Ala California says that three steamers,
since March LIST, have taken over three and a half
millions of dollars in gold The Placer Times says
John Berry, lately returned from Trinity, repre-
sents that gold plenty in beds and bars, and in
streams, but fine that il required 10 be worked
by quicksilver machines. Six thousand persons
were at the middle fork Of the American river,
waiting for the waters 10 subsde that they might
commence operations. Some large operations have
been made in Gold Run creek; one man sold his
claim 10 one hundred and fifty feet along the creek
for 10000. Others sold out equally well. Mr..
at San Francisco on the lat Of May, by the keeper
Of hotel there.
British steamship sailed from San Francisco
for Valparaiso with $500 900 in gold.
The citizens Of Sacramento City strongly in
favor Of admission TO the Union.
The Legislature adjourned after the passage of
80 acts, and II joint resolutions. The whole
try clamors for Immediate admission.
Flour, per barrel, at Oregon, 80 90 l0 Anne
rican rough lumber, per M, % %; pork, rs p
for mess; lard, 81 a c. per pound; potatoes one
hundred pounds, Sl2 SIS.
There was great excitement at Panama. The
officers of the Echo had coored boy arrested for
robbing The natives ntcriered and rescued the boy;
next day he was re-arrested, when a fight took
place Semptor, OF New York, and FIVE or six
lives shot. The Americans turned out; IL
was only by the great cxertions Of the Governor
and the American Consul that general and seri-
Gus fight was prevented.
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OrrIcE OF CoNNfssIoSER PUsLic BUIDfNos,
May 81, 1850
PROPOSALS. Will. he RECEIVED at hi

OFrICE o. CoMNissIoSER PUsLIC BUIDfSos,
May 81 1850. (
PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED at this
Il office until Saturday the sth Of June, inclusive.
for cxcavatng line Of trench for a culvori 18th
street. from the north side Of New York avenue 20
the canal distance about 100 feet; the depth will
be, for the greater part Of the distance, about SIX
feet, less the width four feet six inches. So
much Of the earth may not be necessary 20 MI in
over the culvert (pcrhaps two-thirds) is TO be re-
moved b. the low grounds east Of the street about
midway between the two extremes Of the line. The
contractor will also be required to I'll in over the
culvert as directed, during the progress Of its con-
structiOn.
Additional or separate proposals will be received
at the same time for filling the low grounds, south
Of the circular road, below the Presidents cnclo-
sure. The earth TO be excavated and used for the
purpose s favorable for excavation, and the trans
portation not generally more than two hundred
and fifty yards; the filling must be graded may
be directed. ]. MUDD,
Commissioner Public Buildings.
June did IGlobe and Intel
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SEA-BATHING.

FINHlS magnificent establishment is open for
l. the reception OF visters. Surrounded entirely
by salt water, il affords every facility for Sea Bath
ing. There are very capacious and well arranged
Bath Houses with Hot Baths, and Shower Baths,
and fine Surf and splendid Beach for those who
prefer the open
The Hotel, situated directly on the Bay, and in
view of the Atlantic, presents beautiful prospect;
while Fortress Monroe, the largest military work
in the Union offers TO the viaiter splendid prone
nades, daily military parades, and fine music No
place can be more healthy, or possess finer eli
mate than this does through the entire summer
and fall months; proverbially healthy, having had
no cholera here last summer; nor have we ever ep-
idemic diseases of any kind, fever and ague, or
bilious fever.
With drinking water unsurpassed in excellence,
offer the attractions Of fine Band Of Music. and
the most beautiful Ball. Room in the Union.
JAMES s. FRENCH.
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NOTICE.


.liii dence for sale, containing one hundred and
sixty acres, hall i'll fine timber and well watercd;
a fine two.story house, "A by 20 feet with every
convenience, eight miles from Washington city.
fine barn with stone basement, complete for
stock, &c. For particulars inquire of Mr.. JERE
MlAH ORME, Georgetown, and Messrs. Middle
ton & Beall, Washington city, D. c.
Possession given Immediately, and bargain for
cash. May 29-2aw4w+
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NASHVILLE, June SIS, p, IN.
The convention met at ten O'Clock to- day Sew
eral delegates were announced, and were admitted
TO seats The names of gentlemen composing the
committee ordered to be raised were announced,
consisting Of two from each State, or of one from
each State, as have but one delegate in convention.
Mr.. McRae, Of Mississippi, submitted series of
resolutions declaring the spirit of the convention
conciliatory, TO preserve the Constitution and the
Union--which made that territory acquired by
the United States belongs to the several States,
TO be governed by them through their agents in
Congress; recommending that II the North will
not accede to the South its rights as guaranteed
by the Constitution, the formality of the assoca
ton will be broken, and lead TO non intercourse
that Congress has no right to discriminate between
species of property held under the Constitution.
Referred.
Mr.. Chester, Of Tennessee, offered resolution
providing for the appointment Of a committee on
printing.
The convention adjourned till ten o'clock to-
morrow.
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I OST mislad, certificate of stock in the
IL Western Telegraph Company, numbered one,
for 5 100, signed by John F. Pickre, president,
and assigned TO Alfred Vail. Persons are hereby
and transfer has been stopped and application made
for new certificate. The finder will be suitably
rewarded on leaving the same at the Office Of
Chubb & Schenck May 20-d3w'
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nEsIpENcE WANTED.

WANTED To rent commodous house, will
w requisite out houses, within less than al
hours ride of the Treasury Department
Address room No. 10, General Land Office.
Anril gg-tf
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POTOMAC PAVILION, PINEY POINT.

TINE SUBSCRIBER, having leased the Piney
i Point Bathing Establishment, begs leave to in
form his friends and the public that il will be
opened for the reception of visters the 18th day
of June.
Every effort the part of the subscriber will
be made TO render visiters comfortable in all
spects.
Excellent and experienced clerks, barkcepers,
cooks, and servants, have been engaged for the
son.
The table will be supplied with all the delicacies
afforded by the sea, we'll the best provisions the
markets OF Washington, Baltimore, and Norfolk
can furnish
The wines and liquors have been carefully select.
ed by gentleman who well knows the value Of
those articles. They will be of the highest grade
Of quality.
Fishing and sail boats, with experienced fisher
men, will be always at the command of visitors.
Board, per day, s 80; per week 50; four weeks
June 3-6t GORDON FORBES
LITTELL's LIVING AGE. NO. 3I7-I23 cts.
CONTENTS.
/. Theodore Parker.-British Quarterly Revie,o
}. The Polynesians; and New Zealand.-Edin
bsugh ReUieio.
3. The Legend Of Pompagne. Frasu's Maya
sins
4. "LHomme Propose" Men Monthly Maya.
! zias.
| 5. News of the week-Thc Church. &c-Spec-
| tator.
PoETRY-Lovc in Death-The swallow and the
! Sparrow-November Day-The Portrait.
! SHORT ARTIcLEs.-Tbe G reat swimmer bsery-
atory at Brooklyn, New York.
WAsHSGToN, Dec. "a, 1916.
OF all the Periodical Journals devoted "a itera-
ture and science which abound in Europe and in
this country this has appeared 10 10 be the most
useful IL contains indeed, the exposition only Of
the current literature Of the English language but
this by It's immense extent and comprehension in
cludcs a portraiturc Of the human mind in the ut
most expansion Of the present age.
j. q. ADAMS.
Published Weekly at six dollars year, by
+. LITTELL K Co, Boston
And sold by JosEPH SHILLISGToS, corner Of O. II.
and Pennsylvania avenue.
June 3-d& trwlw&w
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WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA boat

p THE splendid and swift new
ShrI1sYYIE5E1S steamboat THOMAS COLLYER
az.z will depart at the following hours
Leave Alexandria, I, 81, o.! I03, IL m; and at
u, p, %, 8, 6, p. m.
Leave Washington, III. 81, sh Sun, Ilh 2sm,
l2h. 37m., IN. and In. 5lm., and p, IN.
Leave Washington, A, 81, g.
0Ei-Two splendid coaches connects with the above
boat. Through tickets Is, cents; boat fare only
IL cents. Persons going and returning, round
trip, halfprice Passengers will take the Thomas
Coyer coaches to connect with the comfortable
and swift boat. JOB CORSON Capt
June I'D
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DIED.

Az Port Gibson, Mississippi May 2sth. FREDE-
RICK J. POOR, aged - years, son Of Moses Poor,
esq, of this city
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NASHVILLE, June SIS,

The further voting was then postponed till We'd
nesday next.
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limited STATES PUBLIC DOCUMENTS,
~ old and new, Of every kind. and al books OF
an official character, always be- had. on appli
cation 10 TAYLOR & MAURY,
June BOOKSELLERS. near 9th st.
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THROUGH LINE TO CALIFORNIA, VIA
CHAGRES,


Carrying the United states Mail.
THURSDAY, JUNE IS, At O'CLOCK. p. NJ,
From the pier foot Of Warren street, N. X.
{Ek The new and elegant double en- ainc
1-HE> steamship GEORGIA, ID. ID. PoR-
u8 TER, U. :. Navy, commander, will
be despatched above, with the Government
mails for the West Indies aud the Pacific
The books arc now open for passage 10 Charles
ton, Savannah, Havana, New Orleans, and Cha
grcs and for through tickets 20 San Francisco. To
secure through tickets, carly application must be
made, ss only small number remain unengaged.
An experienced Surgeon u attached Ia the GcOr-
gia. The accommodations for PASSENGER Of each
class are unsurpassed by any steamship afoat.
The passengers for New Orleans are transferred
at Havana to the superior double engine steam
ship FALCON, and proceed from Havana direct to
New Orleans.
RATES OF PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK TO
CHAGRES
Standec berth ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10
Storage, found bed and separate table,. 80
RATES or PASSAGE FROM PANAMA TO
SAN FRANCISCO.
state room berth. . 5DD
Storage bcrths. found bed, aud separate table $50
RATES OF PASSAGE.
To Hivana. To y. ORLEANS.
State-r room bcrths. ........ $40 $50
Standec berth, forward cabin SIS %
Storage, found bed and board 25 25
Freight tO Chagrcs viii be taken nj 20 cents
per cubic foot The bills 81 lading must all be
signed board the vessel the day before sailing
For freight or passage. apply, 70 ,
June It'd us West street. New York.
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MAY 20, 1850.
TERM.

Board per day ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS W O
BY the week, at the rate of (per day)... i so
By the month, at the rate Of (per day). 90
Children under IL years of age, and servants,
half price. May l6-TTh&S2m
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AND ALEXANDRIA, boats

WANTS A PLACE AS A DOMESTIC IN A
utv. either "a servant ~ mus
man OF good habits and suitable age A letter adj
dressed to H. n. Y, left at Mr.. Dyer's auctioneer
will be attended to.
N. B.-Rcferences can be given to the Oldest citi-
Zens, relative TO the applicant. June 5--tf
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GADsBY.s HOTEL
DLANNETr,s BIrrERs.

Corner of Pennsyivsnia avenue and Id co,
Near Railroad DEPOT, Washingfon.
Ori inf
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BOARDING
NOTICE.

MRS. THOMSON will have vacant on the LIST of
lVl June two large rooms on the second floor
corner of 9Th and II streets. May 22-tf.
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TELEGRAPHIC.

The Connecticut Legislature.
WEDNESDAY, June 5--p. IN.
The House OF Representatives voted again for
Senator to-day, without coming to a choice.
The second ballot was as folowa.
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pRs. FRYE a. HoLmRAD.

OFFICE Pennsylvania vaenue. near the corner OF
" a street, Washington, ID. G. June l3-ly
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UNION LINE OF ONINIBUSEs BETWEEN
WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN.

WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN.
ON and after Thursday, June 9th 1850, the pro-
" prietors of the Union Line Of Omnibuses will
commence running Night Line by the following
schedule:
Leave High street, Georgetown, at u, $, s., 9,
81, 10, I0s.
Leave the Capitol Gate, Washington, at 81, 50,
g., 81, TO-, l0s, IL,
Fare, ten cents.
Thankful for the liberal patronage which has at
tended the establishment of the Union Line, they
still hope, by strict attention TO the wants of the
community, 10 merit and receive their patronage.
June 5-dIw
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CARD.
CARD.
DEDFORD MINERAL SPRINGS ESI

DEDFOHD MINERAL SPRINGS-ESBY l..
II ANDERSON, proprietor respectfully informs
the public that this celebrated and fashinabe wa
tering- place Is now open and fully prepared for
the reception and accommodation Of visitors
Experienced servants and fine band of music
have been engaged, and every provision made to
secure the comfort of visiters.
BEDFORD, June 3, 1850. June 6-3taw2m
HORACE MANN's ARITHMETIC, pract-
II cally applied, for advanced pupils and private
reference, designed a sequel to any Of the ord.
nary text books ON the subject
Minife's Mechanical Drawing Book, illustrated
with fifty six steel plates, I'd ed.
Text book of Geometrical Drawing, abridged
from the Syo. edition for the of schools, illus
trated with forty eight steel plates.
For sale by TAYLOR 4 MAURY.
June6 booksellers, near 9Th street.