The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-21

TNHE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS, with the
4 majority of the Stockholders, have determined
to construct on this turnpike Plank Road, running
from the city boundary Seventh street to the line
OF the District and Montgomery county, Mary land
and Tor that purpose will issue stock, to the
tent OF seven hundred and fifty shares of ttcenty
dollars each, and have appointed the undersigned
to solicit and receive subscriptions to the same.
Books are now open at office for the purpose.
FiUc dollars each share is to be paid at the time
| of subscribing, and like amount every sixty
days until the whole is paid.
The advantages of ouch road to the city, and
the property i'll the vicinity of the road, must be
apparent TO all conversant with its situation. There
Is but little doubt that similar road will be
built, connecting this road with Rockville and
Brookvile-the last in the midst of fine agri-
cultural country; thus opening direct and easy
route from Montgomery and the upper part OF
Anne Arundel counties to this city for the trans
portaton of the products Of that and the surround
ing country.
PLANK ROads being most extensively con-
structed throughout the country, and have every
,ohere proved profitable investments, paying lar &C
dividends to the stockholders, besides improving
| the value of property them, and greatly in
oreasing the trade in the places through which
they Pass.
A considerable portion of the stock has already
been subscribed.
Holders Of the old stock in the company are cnti
tied to share of stock for every tlpo shares
of the old which will be issued TO them on surren-
der of the old certificates The new road will pro-
baby be finished in less than twelve months and
ready for travel. The cost will be less than Sl5,
000 IL is thought IT will pay dividend of less
than five per cent the frat year after it is finished
and the dividends will steadily increase
CHUBB, SCHENCK & CO.,
August 9-dittf Bankers, opposite Treasury.
- MAST would call the attention of the public
~. generally but the ladies particularly, to his
new and elegant assortment OF French Jewelry
which will be opened to-day for inspection. He
enumerates in part
Diamond Pins and Rings, new and heavy style
setting
Ruby and Diamond Rings in great variety
Comedian Seals, surmounted with solid gold
charms, one very elegant and accurate like
ness of Henry Clay, which the ladies are in
Sited to call and examine
Massive Gold Bracelets, richly Enamelled do
New style Bracelets, set with Carbuncles and
Opals
In Breaspns and Earrings he is confident his as
sortment cannot be excelled, consisting of every
variety of Enameled, Plain, Pearl, Diamond
&c. Also, an endless variety of Cufpine, Cbate-
lains, Vest, and Fob Chains with other articles
usually kept at his establishment.
The above goods have been selected with the
greatest care and attention from new and
splendid stock and, they Of the richest style
and newest pattern, the subscriber s confident that
they cannot be surpassed July %
AND ONO CANAL BONDS
~ for sale Land Warrants wanted Checks on
all the principal cities for sale by
June 25-u CHUBB, SCHENCK co.
NOR sALE.-Four fine brick dwellings on 18th
Il street, five fine brick dwellings on 9th street;
one fine brick dwelling on 18th street; two frame
dwellings Sth street; brick dwelling on 18th
street; one brick dwelling on ID street.
The above buildings will be cold cheap, and on
accommodating terms.
Building Lots for sale on Sd street, "a splendid
lot,) 5th 9th, 18th, and NJ streets.
Building lots and dwelling houses
for which offer ready market.
MONEY to loan on negotiable paper
Office hours-7 10 10 m 3 to D. N.
GEO. b. ARMSTRONG,
june lS-eodu II street between and Sth.