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GROVER & BAKERS PATENT SEWING
MACHINE.

mACAhkNE-
Patented February nth, 1861.
TFNHE inventors and proprictors, after a long time
IL spent in perfecting and simplifying their in
vcntion, and having now received United States'
Letters Patent on the same, are prepared to offer
for sale the exclusive Right of Territory for States,
Counties and Cities; Machines, with the right TO
use. This is entirely an original invention, mo-
thing at all similsr having ever before been offered
to the pubic the right of the invention is therefore
uncontested. Our Machine, by the use OF two nee
dies, supplied with thread from spoos, forms
neD stitch, which will not open or ravel-in fact,
fast stitch. II is adapted to the sewing all kinds
Of fabrics, also on leather in straight circular,
or other seams IL Ia capable OF being worked at
great speed, and requires but little power. BY
means Of the feed -carrage, which is compact and
convenient, the stitch may be regulated to any
length. The needle strikes perpendicularly upon
the table of the Machine, and affords an opportuni-
may be desired. The Machine is worked by trea-
die, hand, power, is easily regulated, and being
compact and simple in construction, is not liable
Machine, on trial, will corroborate all the stato-
ments here made The price of one of our Ma
chimes, complete, (Which will be carefully packed
go TO any part of the world is one hundred and
twenty five dollars. Applications for right of ter
ritory, or the machines With right to usc as we'll
as all inquiries respecting them, and all orders en-
closing money for machines, will be promptly at
tended to. All letters to be post paid, and adj
dressed to the proprietors and patentees.
GROVER & BAKER,
July l-3taw3m II Milk ct, Boston, Mass.
A MEXICAN SILVER bought and sold by
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LSOR 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 9Th street; brick dwelling on 10Th
street; one brick dwelling on ID street.
The above buildings will be sold cheap, and on
accommodating terms.
Building Lots for sale on Sd street, "a splendid
lot,) 5th, 9th, 18th, and Nj streets
WANTED-Building lots and dwelling houses,
for which offer a ready market.
MONEY to loan on negotiable paper.
Office hours-7 TO 10 a IN, 3 to 5 p. m.
GEO. b. ARMSTRONG,
June l9-eodtf II street between and Sth.
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IRON FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS,
FarminVtOn. Conn.

THE subscriber is prepared to furnish to order
Il all kinds of Iron and Composition Castings,
Shaftin of every description, together with the va
rous species Of work usually done in any estab-
lishment of this kind. The attention Of manufac-
turers is called to article of fan bellows for
light and heavy blast, which is warranted superior
power for the same blast, and, when in motion,
making'no noise. Having an assortment of sugar.
pan patterns, with facilities for making large
quantities, dealers will find it for their interest to
Draughts of machinery, patterns, and work of
every description furnished on the most reasonable
terms.
All orders promptly attended to, and work care
fully packed and shipped, as directed, to any part
OF the country.
June 1l--law3m JOHN DEFINING.
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DIED,

On Wednesday, 10th instant, at Georgetown,
D. C., CHARLES b. LUCAS, in his 3lst year,
son of WILLIAM and ELIZA LUCAS.
At Fort Leavenworth, Missouri, June 81, 1851. .
THOMAS F., infant son Of MARY II. and DR.. Jos.
K BARNES, u. S. Army.
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arrival of the Cherokee.

New YoRK, July PIP p. m.-The steamer
Cherokee has arrived in four days from Havana,
with one hundred and eighty California and New
Orleans passengers. The news from Havana pos
sesses no interest.
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MARRIED..

by the Rev. DIR. MASON, BRADLEY T. JOHN
SON, of Frederick, Maryland, to JEANNE c.,
daughter of Hon. r.. M. SAUNDERS.
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accounts. The total receipts TO the present time
are 94O,O 900 bales. Stock on hand as, 900 bales.
Freights TO Liverpool are IS. Sd. Sterling Elk
change s, a lOi per cent
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admitted 10 Ba;i.

NEW ORLEAEs, July ls.-Dr. Hunt, who shot
Frost in the late duel, has been admitted to
bail.
Cotton lie very much unsettled by the Asia's
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NEW GOODS.-The subscribers beg leave to
l$ inform their customers that they have Just re-
ceived new supply of the following articles, to
which they invite attention, namely:
Black Chally for mourning dresses
Do Grenadine do do
Do Poult d'Soie, Gro de Rhine and India silks
Do Bombasins and Silk Warp Alpacas, very
light
Do and fancy Bercges and de LANES
Fancy French Organde and Lawns
Plain and figured Jackonets for dresses
Do Swiss and Polka Musins
Black and fancy Foulard Silks
French embroidered Chemisets, Cuffs, and Col
lars, of every variety and price
Very handsome lace and embroidered under
Sleeves
Ladies' gauze, merno and silk Vests
Richardson's and Gray's undressed Irish Linens
English and American bleached long Cloths
Ladies' and gentlemen's kid, silk, and Isle
thread Gloves
Also, every description of gentlemen's and
youths Wear, and great variety of other
Goods, all of which will be disposed of on the
most accommodating terms.
We also beg leave to call the attention of house
keepers to our new supply Of
Linen and cotton Sheetinge, damask Table
cloths
Napkins, Towelling, white and colored Marseilles
and Allendale Quilts
Table and Piano Covers, embroidered and lace
Curtains
White and buff Linen for Window Blinds
English and French Curtain Chintzes
A, 5-4 and Ga white Mattings
A, ga, and Ga fancy colored Ma 'tings, new
style
"A, sd, and GA plain and colored eocoa Mat
tings
Very superior English and American floor Oil
cloths, new designs, and very handsome
And large stock of French and English Velvet
Tapestry
Brussels, 3-ply, and Ingram Carpets, at very re
duced prices.
HOOE, BROTHER & CO.
May 2l-fdtf
WASHINGTON CITY
Private Family PROTESTANT Boarding
School,
ENGLISH AND FRENCH,)
For the careful and thorough instruction of
YOUNG LADIES
In all the branches of study, both solid and orna
mental which are required in
AMERICAN FEMALE EDUCATION.
Located on Indiana avenue, near the City Hall.
Rev. r. w. CUSHMAN, A. M,
Mar l7--dly* Principal
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LITTELL,s LIVING AGE. No. a7o-1al CT.

ooarENrs r+-
l. Fichte, biography " Chambers Papers for
the People.
3 Southern Gates of Egypt Chambers Journal.
g. Geyser Fountains in Californa.-San Fran
cisco Papers.
4. Episodes Of Insect Life Part II.--Fraser's
Magazine.
5. Correspondence between Mirabeau and de la
Marck.-E Examiner.
6. A Real Sister of Charity Dickens House
hold Words
7. Quakerism, the Story of my Lifc.-Aue-
nGunl.
s. The Anglo-Sa Race.-Alen0um.
9. Thackerays Third Lecture.-Eraminer
10. Australia Chambers Journal.
PoETRY: Lies Evangels; Resigning; Love
Fragment.
SHORT ARTICLES: Ravignau, the Jesuit; Things
to be found out; Hindoo Beggar; Postage Stamp
in Great Britain; Curious Present; The Wise Man
and the Serpent
WAsHINoToN, December 81, lS45
or all the Periodical Journals devoted to Litera-
ture and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country this has appeared to to be the most
the current literature of the English language but
this, by its immense extent and comprehension, in
cludes a portraiture of the human mind in the ut
most expansion of the present age.
J. G. ADAMS.
Published weekly at SO yearly
E. LITTELL & Co., Boston,
And sold by JOS. SHILLINGTON,
July 2l-dtw&wlw corner Pa. av. and a st.
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AGENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHINGTON
CITY.

NHARLES B. CLEMENTS tenders ms services
" to the public, General Agent at Washing
ton city, for the prosecution of claims before Con-
gress and the several Executive Departments of
the Government, such invalid, revolutionary,
and widows pensions; bounty land arising out OF
the of 1912, the Indian wars since 1880, in
GLIDING the Indian Of 1911, the Seminole
of 1886 the Black Hawk war, and the war
known General Waync's war, from 1872 to
1895.
Also, claims of all kinds arising out of the late
war with Mexico.
All communications (post- paid) addressed to
him at Washington city will receive prompt atten-
ton. Feb
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ARcHITEcT's OFFICE, U. S. CAPITOL,
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WAsHiNGToN, July 8, 1851.
GEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
~ this Office before the Goth instant, for the
following building materials:
5000 perches Of select building stone, measuring
from to feet in length and not less than feet in
width, with good natural beds.
5000 perches of large building stone, from to
feet in length.
5000 perches of the best building stone, of ordi
nary dimensions.
Samples of the stone to accompany the proposals.
5000 barrels of first quality wood burnt lime,
each barrel to weigh not less than 260 lbs.
1000 barrels of best hydraulic cement.
$4,000 bushels of clear, sharp river sand.
The whole to be delivered on the grounds of the
Capitol, at the expense of the contractors or be-
fore the first of December next, required, at ouch
times and in such quantities may be directed.
and to be subject to the inspection and approval of
the Architect.
All the stone to be measured in the wall, and
twenty-five cubic feet TO be allowed to the perch.
THOMAS u. WALTER,
Architect of the Extension of the Capitol.
July LEO
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- 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 aud Diamond Rings in great variety
Comedian Seals, surmounted with cold gold
charms, one very elegant and accurate like
ness of Henry Clay, which the ladies are in
vited to coll and examine
Massive Gold Bracelets, richly Enamelleddo
Newtstyle Bracelets set with Carbuncles and
Qpals
In Breastpins and Earrings he is confident his
sortment cannot be excelled, consisting of every
variety of Enamelled, Plain, Pearl, Diamond,
&c. Also, endless variety of Cuffpins, Chate-
ains, Vcst, and Fob Chains, with other articles
usually kept at his establishment.
The above goods have been selected with the
greatest care and attention from n and
splendid stock and, they of the richest style
and newest pattern, the subscriber is confident that
they cannot be surpassed. July %
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VXTORTH KNOWING.-Those who wish a
wv permanent place to procure the best Boots
and Shoes plain or fashionable, would do well to
call at JANNEY'S, Eighth street, near the General
Post Office. June 27-dlm.
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NJ oTICE.-HooE, BROTHER & co. beg
IN leave to inform their customers that they have
Just received from the latest importations a rich
and beautiful assortment Of
French Embroidered Muslin, Cambria, and Lace
Sleeves, Cuff, and Collars
Cambria Flouncings, Insertings, and Edgings
Also, Jaconet Canbrics, India, Null, and swiss
Muslins for dresses, TO which they invite at
tention. July lift
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POSE Omse operatlona

The POSTMASTER GENERAL has established the fol-
lowing new Post Offices for the week ending
the 10Th July, 1851
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THE NEW YORK O. LIVERPOOL UNITED
STATES MAIL STEAMERS.
The ships comprising this line arc
The ATLANTIC. ......-... Capt West.
Inc rh aC C.'-.--.....'--C capt. Nye.
The ARCTIC. ...-.......... Capt. Luce.
The BALTIC. ............. Capt. Comstock.
The ADRIATIC. .......... Capt. Grafton.
SESE& THESE ships having been built by
%fGHae contract expressly for Government
M1<&1 seryice every care haa been taken in
their reconstruction, also in their engines to en-
sure strength and speed; and their accommoda-
ionsforPassengersare unequalled foreleganceor
comfort.
Price of passage from New York to Liverpool,
$3.50. Exclusive ofextrasize state rooms 325;
from Liverpool to New York, f35.
An experienced surgeon is attached to each
Noberthcan be secured until paidfor
PROPOSED pATEs OF SAILING.
From NstD York. From Liverpool
Saturday, July 9Th. Wednesday, July 9Th.
Saturday, 80 10th. Wednesday, a. 23d.
saturday August 3D. Wednesday, Aug. 9th.
Saturday, 18th. Wednesday, " 10Th.
Saturday, 3Oth. Wednesday, Sept. 3D..
saturday, Sept. 18th. Wednesday, 3" 18th.
Saturday, :" 9th. Wednesday. Oct. LIST.
Saturday October 18th. Wednesday, =" 10Th.
Saturday, 25th. Wednesday, 90 18th.
Saturday, Nov. 9Th. Wednesday, Nov 18th.
Saturday, 22d Wednesday, 90 Goth.
saturday, Dec. 9th. Saturday, Dec. 18th.
Saturday, " goth. Saturday, 27th.
For freighto passage apply to
No SO Wall street, NY.
BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO.,
Liverpool.
Z. G. ROBERTS & CO.,
Is Kings Arms Yard London
Or l.. DRAPER, jr.,
Boulevard, Montmartre, Paria.
The owners of these ships will not be account
able for gold silver bullion, specie jewelry, pre-
cious stones, or metals, unless bills of ladng are
signed therefor, and the value thereof expressed
therein July 26
FOR LIVERPOOL. - United States Mai
steamship PACIFIC, Captain Ezra Nye.-This
steamship will depart with the mails for Europe
positively on Saturday, I'd Aug, at ~ O'Clock,
M. from her berth, at the foot of Canal street.
No berth secured till paid for.
All letters must pass through the Post Office.
For freight or passage, having unequaIled ac-
commodations for elegance comfort, apply to
EDWARD K COLLINS,
SO Wall street, N. Y.
Positively no freight will be received on board
after Thursday evening, July 3lst.
July %
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Price Of Dies
Price of Envelopes.

When il is not convenient to forward amount of
order per mail express, reference to respect
able New York house will be sufficient All orders
will meet with prompt attention, If addressed
WILLIAM MURPHY,
263 Madison street, New York.
Orders will be attended to promptly If left at the
Of Messrs. She'll Mott 30 wall street. or of
Messrs. IA. Jerohman & Co, 1874 William street.
N. II. Business cards, embossed in colors from
same dies, at $40 per thousand. Nov IS
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NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS OF TEXAS.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT March %, 1851.
THE STATE OF TEXAS having, by acts of it's
u Legislature, passed during the sessions Of l64S
and S49 called upon the creditors of the late repub
lie to file at hetreasury of the State previous to the
lst of September next the evidences of their respec
tive claims, and Congress having, by act ap
proved 9th September, 1880 authorizing the issue of
ten millions of five per cent stock to the said State
of Texas, directed that five millions of said stock
should not be issued to Texas "untl the creditors
of the State holding bonds and other certificates
of stock OF Texas, for which duties on impor's
were especially pledged, shall first file at the
Treasury of the United States releases of all
claims against the United States, for or on &C
count of said bonds or certificates, in such form
as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of the
Treasury and approved by the President of the
United Stntes:" Now, in order that this Depart
ment may automatically know the amount of the
claims for which the duties on imports were thus
required to file the amount and description of
them at this Department previous to the lst of Oc
tober 1851, and to execute release to the United
States Of their respective claims, agreeaby to the
President of the United States pursuance of the
VIM. l.. HODGE,
Acting Sscretaryof the Treasury.
FORM OF RELEASE.
Whereas, by an act of Congress approved Sep
TENDER 8, 1859, ten millions of dollars, in five per
cent. stock, to be paid to the State of Texas,
Tor CONGREGATIONS In said act mentioned, with a
proviso that more than five millions of said
stock shall be issued until the creditors of the
State, holding bonds and other certificates of
stocks of Texas, for which duties on imports
were specially pledged, shall first file at the
Treasury of the United States releases of all
claims against the United States for or on account
of said bonds or certificates And whereas the
is creditor of the State of Texas
holding, and the owner of, the following described
bonds certificates of stock of Texas (as the
may be,) and for which the duties mentioned in the
said act were specially pledged.
(Here describe the bonds certificates.)
Now, for the purpose of complying with the pro-
Visions of said act, and for good and valuable
consideration, hereby release to the United States
all my claim in law or equity against them for or
scribed.
Witness my hand and seal at this
day of 1851.
Sealed and delivered in presence of
1.-TWO witnesses.)
Mar 26-lawtSept31
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DERSONS having claims against balance due
IL from the United States to William Lindsey,
seaman, deceased, are Hereby notified to present
themselves at the Office of the Fourth Auditor of
the Treasury within two months from the date of
this publication.
June llth, 1851. June ll-d2m
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE

NATIONAL MONUMENT
tDeey journal, 10 bs published in TYashlngton tins
der the sanction Of Ite Warrington National AIonu-
BeIli Society.
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A MEXICAN SILVER bought and sold by
N July LIFT CHUBB, sCHENCk & co.
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FRurrs.- Watermelons in the Centre Market,
yesterday, were cold at from III to % cents a
piece; apples at the came prices per peck pears
from BIZ to so cents per peck; and peaches from
one to two cents a piece.
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could, when he almost lived at my house.
IA letter was shown witness, dated 2Sth March,
think this looks a-itte like her handwriting.
II received letter written in the hand
signed by her, would suppose it to have been
written by her.
Mr.. Bradley declined Offering this letter in evil
dcnce Mt this time.
Wtnesg resumed. do not think he ever stated
TO me what was the of his l-treatment Of
his wife. l have reason to know any cause
for il.
He waseopposed to her talking with any one, even
TO her coming down stairs and being alone with
me. He objected 10 no person in particular IL
offended him much for her to speak with lady
with gentleman He regarded her as his and
thought he had right to do with her as he thought
proper did not think SO; did not think she should
be deprived of all liberty. II she combed her hair,
smoothed it, or fixed herself up neatly, he would
rave, and say she fixed up to receive and So
naming no one in particular. He dressed himself
every day two three times; but never wished her
TO be dressed. He had nice wife, who kept his
clothes ready for him, and many shirts for him
TO put on as he desired.
The witness again repeated the conversation at
tending Days visit, when. with bis wife and her
sister, they went up into the garret.
During his visits there within the five weeks pre-
cedng her death they appeared to be pleasant,
affeotionate, and loving together she never APP
peared TO be afraid of John. She trusted herself
with him Mt all hours. objected TO her going out
walking with him. / had a fear that he would do
her some harm.
IN Goddard swOrn.-Produccd bullet which
given him by DIR. Stone the one taken from
the body OF the deceased. Saw the pistol taken
from the accused; cannot say whether two or four
barrels were loaded with ball. The loads were
drawn by Mr.. Bose; two barrels had no loads in.
Or. Robert X Stons.-On the evening of Nav
18th last was sent for to visit young woman who
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Office. County. State. Postmaster.
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OMNIBUsEs. Mr.. Joseph W. Davis has pur-
chased the Citizens line of omnbuses between
Washington and Georgetown.
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Issued from the United States Patent Office for tho
ioeek ending July %, 1851, and bearing date July
%, 1851.
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The owners of these ships will not be account
able for gold, silver, bullion, specie, jewery, pre-
cious stones, or metals, unless bills of lading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof expressed
therein. july 26
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MORE HOME EVIDENCE.

JNHE TESTIMONY OF ONE OF OUR LAWYERS
i Mr.. JAS. L. HAMILT0N-DEAR SIR Although the
number and respectabiity of the testimonials Of which
you already in possession to the efficacy Of your
Medicine, "THE GREAT VA. REMEDY" in the diseases
which 1t Is designed to sufficient in my opinion,
to establish its reputation and for it such patronage
will adequately reward you for the discovery of so ines
Unable Medicine-yet the great benefit which have
witnessed from its employment in the Of several
friends to whom had recommended it, constran me TO
contribute for such as may think to make
OF it, this formal acknowledgment OF its sanitary virtues
My Dyspepsia of long duration, and very
aggravated in Its character manifested by almost total
destruction of the digestive functions great debility
volsness, emaciaon, and impaired appetite, with pain,
and burning sensation in the left side of the chest pap
taton Of the heart vertigo and congestion In the head
and other symptoms indicative of the worst type of
the disease by the Of three four bottles of
paration been entirely relieved The Of my friends,
in which your Medicine taken, Dyspepsia Chro
mic Headache and Sore Throat in all of which it proved
ecacious after the trial of vast number of other
dies without benefit Your medicine pleasant to the
taste cordial, and in my experience corrects all de-
of the somach restores the wasted eneebed
energies of the digestive organs and impars strength and
termination to the whole system.
Very respectfully, yours &C..
j. HOWARD GRIFFITH,
Marshall Buildings,
Baltimore, Aug. oath, 1850.
For SALE in large small quantities. by the Proprietor
or by those buying it to sell again.
Office of the Proprietor, 200 N. GAY ST.
mar "a Baltimore, Md.