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LIFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH

ID. Appleton 4 Co., 200 Broad,oau VEN York
Have now ready the fourth edition
7 IFE OF oFJoHNRANDoLPH OF ROANOKE
IL BY Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes l2mo.
Portraits; So so.
" Mr.. Garland has given us a daguerreo. OF
a character more eccentric and variable than Ura
nus itself, and withal, two volumes of exceedingly
choice historical reading III Rep,lbio
The biography of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. - Charleston .uer
ciru
"a good life OF this remarkable man has n /.
been desired. Mr. Garland has furnished an ex
tremely readable book; the two volumes not only
contain the history of bis life, and analysis of his
character, but an interesting account of the poll
tics and the public men Of the day ri Crescent
" Since Kennedy's life of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American BIZ
ograPhy, which will at all compare in interest with
this work 1t must be read by multtudes with in
tense interest. - -Neioark Daily advertiser
" MIR. Garland has made good use of his mare
rial, and has given striking and accurate por
trature OF the erratc and brilliant subject of his
pen. ."-[.Ntw Orleans Della
This book fills blank in the biographical no.
tees Of distinguished Americans The two VOL
umes gives us faithful account Of his whole ca
reer an analysis of his celebrated speeches &c ~
philadelphia Eaqpirer
As biography, il is marked by drectness
and unity of purpose, and by comprebensiveness
and variety of Manner Boston Post
IL is one of the most interesting A american BIZ
ographles with which we are acquainted. ~ Epe
ming Post.
lhe work is written in easy and beautiful
style, and is replete with striking passages. The
author is intimately acquainted with American
literature, nnd the great men who, at different
times, have played distinguished part in the
drama of the Republic. 1t forms a valuable addi-
ton to our national history. - Democratic R,pielo
March Id tw-w
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VNLLIAM TUCKER, Merchant Tailor

w LILLIAN TUCKER, Merchant Tailor
w LANE TUcKER's building, Pennsy ylvania
avenue, between Four-and -a-haf and Sixth streets
respectfully calls the attention Of members of
Congress, strangers, and the public generally, to
his large and well-seected stock Of cloths, cass-
meres, and vestings, all Of which he is prepared
to execute in his usual elegant style. shall have
in the course of two weeks some more Of those
fine, rich, and superior over-garments which have
been much admired for their style, quality and
comfort and being determined to do business or
the cash principle, my motto is small profits and
quick returns
the best manner, according to the late regulations.
Wanted, two or three good coat hands none
ou the best workman need apply. Nv. v.22-3ts
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NATIONAL THEATRE.

Second night of the celebrated
SEGUIN OPERA TROUPE!
Tuesday spening, December 23d, 1851, will be
performed BelIini's favorte Opera Of
LA SOMNAMBULA.
Principal Characters by Mrs. SEGuiN and Messrs.
J. BIsHoP and Mr.. SEGUN.
LA CACHUCA.....B BY Miss ANNIE Walters.
GRAND OVERTURE By the ORCHESTRA
To conclude with the amusing Farce of
UNCLE JOHN.
Uncle John. n................. Mr. Charles Hill.
Doors open at g. o'clock performance will
commence at II. The Box Office will be open
daily, from 10 o'clock, A. NJ, to Ar. NJ.
An efficient police will be in constant attendance
to preserve strict order. Dec. %.
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l6s,l Prizes, amounting 10 SIT. .5ss $50
From the LIST of December, lS45, to the LIST of
June, 1855. there will he Twenty Drawings, which
will take place every Six Months and from the
LIST OF June, 1856, TO the LIST of June 1895, there
will be Forty Drawings, at which period all Bonds
must be drawn.
The lst of June and December of each wear
mentioned in the Prospectus for the Drawings to
take place, those of the Series and One Month
after there will be the Distribution of the Money
Prizes among the Bonds of these Selected Series,
according to the Prospectus.
The Repayment Of the Bonds and Dividends
will be made by the Chief Electorate Hesse Bank
at Cassel.
ON THE lst OF DECEMBER, 1851,
Will take place, by AUTHORITY OF THE Gov
ERNMENT, the Thirteenth Drawing of Twenty
Series, or Five Hundred Bonds of ths above men
TONED Loan, which must gain in the Distribution
on the lst of January, 1859, the following Five
Hundred Dividends
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PUBLISHERS CENTRAL AGENCY,
NEW ORLEANS AND MOBILE.
ADAMS A Co. ExPaEss OyyIcE,
To Ea.at Ssrx~s

ADAMS Co. ExraEss OysIcE,
~ Camp Street.
A TTENTlON is respectfully called to my new
~ undertaking an General Agent for all News
papers, Periodical Magazines. &c, published in
the United States and Europe. | shall receive
and canvass for subscribers, as we'll as collect all
accounts against parties here and in Mobile that
may be entrusted with, having had an experience
OF over ten years IN the Book and Newspaper busi-
ness as proprietor of The Mobile Literary Depot
hatier myself that can and will give general satis-
faction.
The following are the rules that have adopted
|. Principal Office TO be in New Orleans, where
shall conhne myself strictly To the interest of my
agencies alone, for which shall charge the usual
commissions, or such as may be agreed upon
2 shall conhne myself strictly to the CASH
p''nc'pia accompanying my orders (when draft
can be had for the amount) with sight check
when not so accompanied, the publisher can draw
on me al sight for the amount from receipt Of the
ofder' or u requested in writing, will enclose the
cash ltst II and remit but in all such cases il shall
be at the risk of the Publisher
3. Publishers wishing me to act for them are
expected 10 FURNISH me with written authority,
aud send me specimen copies of their publications
free OF charge.
My object is to establish General So,.they,,
Local .lgencyJor Publishers throughout the Union
New Orleans in central pace, commanding the
whole Valley Of the Mississippi, Texas aud other
p
Publishers to have good Agency for the better
circulation of their publications In the hope
that my efforts in this enterprise will be properly
appreciated and duly encouraged by your favors,
| hereunto annex blank Certificate Of Agency,
which you ill and return to me by return
mail
Respectfully, your OBI Serv't,
M. BOULLEMET,
Proprietor Qfths Mobile Literary Depot
N. BIN the above do not ask for u sole
agency, but merely authority to receive and col
lect subscriptions.
New Orieans.-Lumsden, Kendall & Co. d.
Corcoran a. Co. J. ID. B. DeBow.
.Ns,o York.-Wilmer& & Rogers, II. Long& Bro
James Gordon Bennett, Stringer & Townsend.
Phiiadeip iphia.--L. A. Cooley, Geo. r. Graham,
Andrew McMakn.
Bosion.--C. A v. Putnam, T.. Liltell & Co.
Washington, ID. C.-Fisher & DeLeon Hon w.
j. Allston, M C
Charleston S. C.-Walker & Richards.
Montgomery, .9ia.--A. p. Pfster.
.uobile.-C c Langdon, Messrs Balentyns &
Mcclure, Messrs Thadeus Sandford.
Louisville, XIV II Halderman, Saml II yman
81, Louis, JMo.--Joseph M Field, Ansel Ed
wards.
| Liperpooi.-Wimer e. Smith.
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SALOON no LET.

TE'O respectable and thor ughy competent PET
Il son will be let the Saloon under the Nation
al Hail, in the city OF Washington, together with
all the places IN the Theatre above set apart for
freshments.
The advantages Of this saloon exceed, perhaps,
those Of any other in the country being sufficient
ly extensive to have attached a Restaurant, Bill
lard rooms, &c. &c. The great saloon is sccessi-
ble not only to the audience of the Theatre, but
also from the street, during the day well the
evening.
Applications (post paid) can be addressed to
The Propretors Of the National Hall, " at the
Republic office; Washington city.
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Beautiful Fancy GOods!!

STRANGERS and citizens are called to view
- the varied and beautiful Fancy Goods, open
ing at Parker's Fancy Store, under the Nstior al
Hotel. II is unde rs,ood that by Friday the 18th
inst. the entire amount Of his selections will be
ready for all who may be in search of something
really ertro for the approaching Hodays--for
particulars call at the store.
I5The display will be worth seeing and the
admttance free. PARKER'S
Fancy and Perfumery store, under National Hotel.
dec. l6-6t-d.
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S. GRISWOLD q co.

Successors 10 Daniel Pratt & Co.
)ESPECTFULLY informs the public that
lO they are now manufacturing
COTTON GINS
at Prattsville, Autauga county, Alabama.
Their arrangements for manufacturing nre exten
sive and complete, which will enable them to furn-
ish Gins to planters on the most favorable terms
AS to the superiority Of their Gins, they have on
ly TO refer to the reputation which the mAnufac-
ture and sale Of over 10 900 has acquired for them
throughout the entire cotton growing region.
From 25 years experience, with every facility and
good workmen, they are confident that they will
be able to give satisfaction to all who may patron
ize them.
NFTheir Gins are warranted to perform well.
Engagements for Gins can be made with their
travelling agents, who will call on planters gene
rally, or by letter directed to Prattville, Autauga
county, Alabama
supply OF Gins always on hand with Camp
eeh Co. Mobile, and n. Kendall, & Cerfsr Co.,
Nsp ORLEANS.
s. GRlswoLD e. Co
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DRY GOODS IN CHARLESTON, s. g.
DIRECT IMPORTATIONS

c. & f. l.. KERRISON. g. CO.,
DlRECT IMPORTERS. of European Dry
IL Goods, are happy to inform their friends and
customers, that they are now receiving by every
arrival from Europe, additions to as complete a
Stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, as has ever
been offered in their market. Good Goods are
furnished at ioo prices, and those who purchase in
their city, are invited to examine their Sfyles,
which will be found peculiarly adapted to the
Southern Trade.
Ladies Dress Goods and Domestic Fabrics in every
variety of .Ntgro Cloths Bankets and Plantation
Dry Goods, complete assortment. House Keeping
articles in their line in every variety, together with
a full stock of Cassmeres, Vestings, and Cloths.
Also Linens, which will be found free from any
mixture Of cotton.
All articles sold, are guaranteed to prove re
presented. Terms Cash, or city acceptance.
C. q e. l.. KERRISON, & CO.,
2O9 Northwest cor. of King and Market SITS.
Charleston, Sept. 9, 1851. law6 I
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Pension aud Bounty Land AEsncy.

YuNHE subscriber has opened IN the city Of Wash
i ington AGENCY for the prosecution OF
alr descriptions of claims against the General
Government.
His perfect knowledge of all the Pension Laws,
and the places where deposited all evidences Of
service now extant, will enable him TO establish
many claims which have long renamed suspend
cd for want Of proof and proper attention.
lie, therefore, offers TO the public his services,
particularly in the following cases, viz;
Suspended and rejected claims under all the Pen
sion Laws:
Applications for increase Of pension, under any
Of the Pension Laws, where the pensioners are
dissatisfied with their present allowance.
For all those widows who received, or are enti-
tied TO receive, the ten yea pension due the 4th
OF March, lS4S; under the acts Of July Uh, 1888,
March Sd, lo43, and June l7th, 1914, being those
who were married before the Ist of January, 1894,
he VIII undertake to establish, under the act of
February I'd, lS4S, their claims To pensions for
life. commencing on the 4th of March, lS4S, when
their pensions under the foregoing acts termi-
uated.
For all those widows of revolutionary officers
or soldiers, who were married after 1893, but be-
fore January I'd, 1900, he will undertake TO estab-
ish their claims to pensions for life, commencing
on the 4th Of March, l648, under the act Of July
%, l84S.
To all those widows ofrevolutionary pensioners
whose claims have been rejected or suspended for
wan. VI piooi ol seTVice, OF lnOSc VINO IN the
receipt OF a pension under any of the pension
laws, less than that received by their husbands
under the acts Of May 18th, 1923, or June 7th
1882, he will ensure the same amount per an
mum that their husbands received from the time
the pension is made to commence by the law un-
der which they claimed or have been pensioned
BOUNTY LAND,
For the surviving. or the widows, or minor child
rem OF deceased officers and privates, who served
in the war Of 1912 with Great Britain, the Mexi-
can war, or IN any of the Indian wars, since 1880.
Terms moderate, where the claim is established,
other,oiSe no charge.
The subscriber is also appointed Agent for the
District of Columbia for the British Commercial
LJe Insurance Company, established in 1890, and
empowered by act of Parliament, for the insurance
of lives and the endowment of children in Lon
don, New York and Washington city Capital
3,000,0 900.
Communications addressed to the subscriber,
Washington, ID. c., will receive prompt attention.
M. THOMPSON,
| .1ttorney and Counsellor at La,c, and Commits
missioner Of Deeds for North and South Carolina
| WAsHINToN CRY. October 81, 1851. .--ftsw-
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100 DOLLAkN KEWARO I!

~ AN away from the subscriber, October 9th
lO 1887, from his residence en- Willow Swamp,
South Edlsto River, Oangeburg District, South
Carolina, negro man named HOWARD, about
six feet high, and otherwise well proportioned
and of black complexion, full faced, high fore
head, a prominent nose, and no whiskers having
on one of his arms the letter s, or mark resemb-
ling 1t. He had scar the inner ankle Of, I
presume, the left foot. He speaks with plaus-
bility and ease; is rather assuming in his address,
yet miId and humble in his manners lie is a
keen, shrewd fellow, walks fast and quite erect,
and is apt to bear uncommonly much on his toes
when hurried He said that he originally be-
longed to farmer named Joshua Lee near CIn-
ton, in Virginia; either there or Norfolk or Rich
mond, IN that State, presume be took up quar-
ters.. Any person finding and apprehending the
same, and delivering him safely into the hands or
the subscriber, shall receive the above reward OF
one hundred dollars, besides reasonable expenses
that he may be at in coming and returning.
WILLIAM RILEY
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PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBERIA

PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBERIA
/ TOR, neat Book Of 800 octave pages, illus
trsted with engravings. Price 81, payable nva
riably when subscribing, to enable the author to
have 1t done in the finest style Of the Arts.
Editors who copy this, and postmasters wht
will frank remittances, are authorized to act III
agents for the work, and retain 25 per cent com
mission. Confident Of the most liberal support in
this enterprise, shall endeovor to merit il, and |
close a hasty penned Prospectus upon the noun
tain waves of the Ocean, as well as the draughts
for steel plates relr.staIrg the author before the
4" lnqoIsaters," ana American Ladies and Gentle
men IN Havana, throwing bags Of gold as an Of
American Consul EDWARD STIFF,
Author of The Texan EmigVnt," and late edi
o rof the Cherokee StrtineN" at Cedar Rluf
fNarcu IA.
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THE INVITATION FROM CONGRESS Mr. Will
liam Hunter, chief clerk of the State Depart
ment, accompanied by Mr.. Edward Curtis and
Simeon Draper, waited upon Governor Kossuth
at twelve O'Clock TO-DAY, by appointment, and
presented TO him certified copy of the resou.
ton of welcome passed by Congress. Mr. Hun
ter also handed to him private letter from Mr.
Webster, which, it is supposed, related to his
visit to Washington.
Governor Kossuib opened these papers, and
after reading them, remarked, with much emp-
ton, that he felt highly honored to receive this
mark of attention from Congress il was the
chief honor Of his life, and he would preserve
and remember it as among the most signal OF
all distinctions that could be conferred upon an
individual. His first duty now was, TO hasten
to Washington, TO take the earliest opportunity
to express his gratitude to the government and
Congress.
He had already made arrangements with the
cities OF Philadelphia and Baltimore, which
would detain him during the n, xt week in the
meantl ne, he would convey to Mr.. Webster, by
letter, his thanks for the kind offer to introduce
him to the Preside { and he hoped on Monday
week, or within day or two after, to be present
in Washington. Bot Of the particular time OF
his arrival he would advise the distinguished
Secretary of State in writing.
Gov. Kossuth then expressed bis thanks 10
Mr.. Hunter for the acceptable manner in which
he had personally discharged his duty.-N. Y
Epening Posi-, Of Friday.
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M. THOMPSON,

COMMISSIONER Of Deeds ofNorth and South
" Carolina Agent for Revolutionary Pens on
Claims, Bounty Lands, and every other descrp
ton OF Claims against the various Departments Of
the General Government and before Congress.
Aso, Agent for the British Commercial Life In
surance Company; Capital 1900 900.
GS Office one door Hest Of Jackson Hall, Penn
syIpania .8penue, WAsBISeros, ID. C..
p. s. Refer, If necessary, to the Heads of De-
Iartments and TO Memb-r congress generally.
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LOST.

DETWEEN ninth and four-and "a half streets,
1J& the Avenue, on Tuesday morning last, a
roll Of money, containing one twenty dollar gold
piece, another Of two and half dollars, Il five
franc piece, and two small bank bills. The per-
son will be literally rewarded on leaving the
money at this Office. dec. A.
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Pacific Mall Steamship CompAny.-The only
Line for CaiIfonla and Oregon.

VVNHE public are informed that, under the new
l. arrangements of this company, steamers in
spected and improved by the Navy Department,
and carrying the United States mails, will con.
tinue to leave Panama and San Francisco on the
LIST and 18th days of each month, unless detained
by unavoidable accident, and will touch at Aca-
pulco, San Diego, and Monterey The follow
ing steam packets belonging to the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company, one of which will be al
ways in port at each end Of the route, are now in
IL Dactf
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c. & E. L. KERRIsoN q co.
Direct ImPortersW
+ . r Il ! G N d X Y -G . 0 d S

In Charleston, South Carolina,
NT0ULD respectfully inform their friends and
w those who purchase Dry-Goods in their
city, that they are prepared. and offering a
very large and well assorted stock Of Foreign and
Domestic, Staple, and Fancy Dry Goods, selected
for and particularly adapted to the Southern trade.
Importing direct, they feel assured Of being able
to sell goods as low in Charleston, as they can be
bought in any other market in the United States.
They would call particular attention to Linen
Goods, OF every description; the make will be
found of best finish, and perfectly free from any
smirtrc Of cotton. Also to their stock Of Dres
Goods, which will be found second to none in the
market.
Terms Cash, or city scceptances.
c. Il r. l.. KERRISON s. co.
March Ia
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sglsD MONEY plsrsIpurIo

Loan Of the Gousrsnlsst Of the Electorate " Hssu
S6,725,0OO to Be reimbursed ruth Sl6, ,5So,6I0.
EXTRACT or THE ELECTORAL EDicr.
THIS State Loan, contracted in the Year lS45,
| by the Government Of the ELEcroRArE oy
HEssE, and with the consent of the Chamber Of
Deputies, through the Banking House of MEssRs
RorHscHlLD AND Sous. consists of 6725 Series of
e25 Bonds each, to be redeemed by 60 Distribu-
lions IN such manner that the received Capital
of SO, 725 900 will be repaid with Sl6,56S, ,6l0, in
the follnwinp I6S log D,videods
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TACTIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY
/ (ONLY through line for California and Ore

TACTIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY
/ (ONLY through line for California and Ore
gon. THE public are informed that under the
new arrangement Of this Company, steamers in
spected and approved by the Navy Department.
and carrying the United States mails, will con-
tinue to leave Panama and San Francisco the lst
and 5th days of each month, unless detained by
unavoidable accident, and will touch a Acapulco
San Diego, and Monterey.
The following steam packets belonging to the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company, are now in the
Pacific, one of which will be always in port at
each end of the route
OREGON ! ,099 tons. REPUBLIC / 200 tons
PANAMA -. /, ,0S7 tons. CAROLINA 600 tons
CALIFoRNIk ,050 tons. COLUMBUS GOO tons
TENNESSEE 300 tons. lsTHmus - tons
NoRTBERNER 200 tons. UNICORN. GOO tons
CoLUmBD 800 tons. Fremont. 600 tons
ANTELOPE. - tons.
The new steamship COLUMBIA will ply be-
tween San Francisco and ports in Oregon await
ing at the former port the arrival of the mails and
passengers from Panama, and returning without
delay with the mails and passengers for the steam
er from San Francisco.
A regular line Of propsllers will be kept up for
the transportation of freight and transient passen-
geps between Panama and San Francisco.
The well known steamship SARAH SANDS,
Of 500 tons burthen, now under charter TO the
company, and peculiarly commodious in her cabin
arrangements, will be kept running as an extra
family boat.
One of the above steamers will keep up the con-
nection between Acapulco and the other Mexican
ports.
The connection in the Atlantic will be main
tanned by the United States mail steamships
GEORGIA 5000 tons. CRESCENT CRY 500 tons.
Ono 5000 tons. CHEROKEE / 300 tons
EmrIRECITY2 900 tons. PHmADELPHIA | 100 tons
Leaving New York for Chagres on the llth
and Goth ofeach month.
The new steamships Ell DORA DO and FAIL
CON will form direct line between New Or
leans and Chagres, leaving at such periods as will
insure little detention possible on the 18TH
mus, and forming with the Pacific steamships
through line to and from New Orleans, and ports
in Mexico, California and Oregon. Passages from
New Orleans be secured from Armstrong
Lawrason q Co., agents, at that place.
The fare for through tickets from New York to
San Francisco has been reduced from
S400, IN state rooms, TO $3.50.
$3.50, in lower cabin, to $500.
5000, in steerage, to sl65.
The rates from New York to Chagres will b.
at the lowest adopted by any safe sea steamer be-
tween those ports.
For choice Of berths, apply at the office Of the
Company, 81 and 55 South street, and at their
agency, III West street.
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no Members on Conrrcss nnd Olhors.

ANDSOMELY furnished parors and suits
j u Of rooms for rent, by Mrs, FLruRY, on the
North side OF Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th
and lOth streets, and adjoining Gibbs fancy store
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SPLENDID SCHEnEs.
or The
MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES,
For December, 1851.

10 be drawn IN The City Of Baltimore, under
the uuperinlendence OF State Commissioners.
+. MORRIS a CO., Managers.
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ECLECTIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE OF CINCINNATI.
FACULTY..

Chartered in l845. Total No. of JMatric,lla,.ts
from l645 to 1851 1854.
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PAPERS NISLAiD.

DIAPERS in the case Of Thomas Crown, govern
ment contractor for brick, &c The finder will
be literally rewarded by restoring them to The
office Of the National Hotel, or to me
BEVERLEY TUCKER.
ETThe Union, Republic, and Telegraph, will
insert daily Cor one month, and forward binsu
his Office oct. 3 VI
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attorneys at La,o, Washington City, ID. C..
DRACTlCE in the Supreme Court of the
Il United States, and in the Courts of the Dis
trict of Columbia and attend promptly to all
claims against the United States, or Foreign Gov
ernnents er
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$4,000 10000! 70 900! 10000
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,

To be drawn in Baltimore, December aOth, 1851
RICH SCliIME