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United States Patent omoe.

DECEMBER 10, 1901.
ON the petition Of Ira Wing, of Belfast, New
~ York, praying for the extension of patent
granted to him for an improvement in the machine
Tor saving caves troughs for conducting water
from buildings, sc , for years from the ex-
piration Of said patent, which takes place on the
18th day of March, A. ID. 1852
Ii is ordered that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Office on Monday, the LIST of March,
1882 at II O'Clock m; and all persons arc notified
to appear and show cause. if any they have, why
said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required TO
file i'll the Patent Office their objections, speciical-
y set forth in writing, at least twenty days before
the day OF hearing all testimony filed by either
party TO be used at the said hearing must be taken
and transmitted IN accordance with the rules of
the office, which will be furnished on application
Ordered, also, that this notice be published in
the National Intelligencer, Republic, and Union,
Washington. ID. c.; Rochester Daily Democrat,
Rochceter, New York; Providence Journal, Provi-
dence, Rhode Island; Pennsylvania Inquirer, Phila.
dolphin, Pennsylvania and Pittsburg Gazette,
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, once week for three
successive weeks previous TO the Let day of March,
1852. THOS. EWBANK
Commissioner of Patents.
p. S.-Editors Of the above papers will please
copy, and send their bills TO the Patent Office with
paper containing this notice.
Dec l6-w3w
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DIED,


In this city, on Sunday night, after short i'll
ness, Mics MARY JOSEPHINE LADD. Funeral
this afternoon, at O'Clock, from Mr.. BoAKs, cor
ner a. street and Pennsylvania avenue, south side.
Relatives and friends invited to attend
The angel of death came early to this sweet
girl, and transplanted her from world of sorrow
and atfiction TO the calm serenity of Heaven. She
possessed exceedingly pure mind and gentle
heart; and the stricken family have the assurance
that she was fully prepared for an exchange OF
worlds. Her death was as calm and placid as an
infants sleep, and her face beamed with holy
expression. c.
On the 2lst instant, ANNA CATHARINE,
daughter Of JOHN p. and SARAH NJ. WHITE, aged
two years and four months.
The friends Of the family invited to attend
her funeral this afternoon. AID instant, at two
o'clock from the residence Of her father, New Jer
sey avenue, near street south.
Yesterday morning, Mrs. NANCY KING, wife
Of WIN. KING, ESQ.,, of the Navy Department.
Her remains will be taken 10 Gettysburg, Penn
sylvania, for intcrment.
On the 10Th instant, CHARLES EDWARD, son
Of WILLIAM and ELIZABETH a. HoovER, aged 5
months and II days
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County. State. Postmaster.
Office.
DISCONTINUED.

DISCONTINUED.
Axeville, Cattaraugus county, New York.
Tontine, Steuben county, New York.
Carroll House, Coos county, New Hampshire.
Moline. Randolph county, Alabama.
Old Town, Philips county, Arkansas.
Mooney, Philips county, Arkansas.
Enterprise, johnson county, Arkansas.
Rose HILL Robertson county, Tennessee
Mount Warren, Weakley county, Tennessee.
Antioch, Barren county, Kentucky.
Russell, Atchison county, Missouri.
Rural, Jasper county, Missouri
Poplar Bluff Butler county, Missouri.
Content, Boliver county, Mississippi.
NAMES CHANGED.
Brier Creek, Columbia county, Pennsylvania
name changed to "Fowlersvlle."
Gold Mine. Chesterfield district, South Carolina
name and site changed to Jefferson
Silo, Sullivan county, Indiana-name and site
chan oed to HBussoen''
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The CINcINNATI AND ST, LOUIS RAlLwAY.-Ihe
following despatch received yesterday from 81,
Louis, by c. Stetson, esq, chairman of the Execu.
tive Committee
Contract ratified in full Board, with one dis
sentipg voice. Three cheers for the road
40 JAMKs G. HALL"
Thus IL appears that the contract lately made by
the Board Of Directors with the New York com
pauy, for the construction of this entire line OF
railway has received the sanction of both the Ohio
and Illinois Board of Directors The work will
now go on, and, we hope and believe, will be
speedily completed. We cay, with Mr.. Hall
% Three cheers for the road ~
Cincinnati Gazette, Dec. 10
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WIRES WIGS. wIGss- MEDHURsr s

VXTIGsI WIGS! WIGS! MEDHURST &
w HEARD'S Wigs and Toupees stand pre-emi-
nent above all others An examination will prove
this no egotiscal boast Their peculiar light and
gossamer character, being shaped and fitted to the
head exactly the natural hair grows, every hair
having the appearance of issuing from the skin;
their elasticity, superiority OF material and work
manship; their style of finish and mode of arrange
ment-form each combination of improvement
that all competent judges have pronounced them
perfect heads of hair Citizens are invited to in
spect them at their mandatory, Hair dressing
Saloon, National Hotel, 9th street, Washington,
and 81 Maiden Lane, New York. Dec 23-eolmif
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TO THE DEAF,

nOCTOR HARTLEY, Aurist, from the Ear In.
- Urinary, SO Arch street, Philadelphia, bcgs to
inform those OF his patients in the mel ghborhood Of
Washington, with whom he has been in commu-
hicaton, that he has, in compliance with their spc-
cial request, made arrangements TO speni few
days in this city. Deafness, noises in the head
and all disagrccable discharges from the external
car, speedily and permanently removed, without
causing the least pain or Inconvenience; and he will
guarantee cure In all cases where maiformation
docs not exiat.
DR.. ii. may be consulted at his rooms, on Penn
sylyania avenue, between 9th and 10Th streets
north side, over Myers's dry goods store from &c
o'clock daily. Evenings by appointment
Thirteen years close and almost undivided al
tention to this branch of special practice has
bled him TO reduce his treatment to such degree
OF success as to find the most confirmed and OBJ.
stlnate cases yield by steady attention to the
means prescribed.
The following testimonials submitted with
confidence. They will show at least in what csti
nation his professional qualifications are held by
some OF the most distinguished medical men of the
country:
81 have had the pleasure 10 meet DR.. Hartley
in practice, and have been led to form favorable
opinion of his character, both in the profession and
az a gentleman. w. PARKER, NJ. D.,
Professor of Surgery &c.
ellis professional abilities will be duly apprcci-
ated by those who place themselves under his care
"JoHN Ii. WHiTTAKER, M. D.,
Professor of Anatomy, &C."
"From my intercourse with DIR. Hartley ! have
found his department correct and gentlemaniy.
''NALENTINE Morn, M. D."
cit Is pleasant duty to give my testimony in
favor Of the treatment adopted by DR.. Hartley for
the cure of deafness. The application is unat-
tended by pain Inconvenience, and its effects al
most instantaneous.
'H. p. HARDMAN,
Counselor at Law, % Chambers street,
"Wc have known several of partial deaf
ness treated by him with the most happy results.
DR.. ii. ID scientific gentleman, and produce
.TL
this difficult branch of the medical profession
Globe.
"Persons afflicted by diseases of the ear are re-
commended to pay visit to DIR Hartley, Aurist,
at No. 80 Arch street, above Third. He is we'll
educated professional man, and, having paid par :
ticunr attention to diseases affecting hearing, has
acquired, from his skill and experience, better
means of coping with this serious affliction than
those which are possessed by physicians in general
practice. "-Despatch.
Dec lS-tf
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Mrs. CHoATE's MILLINERY AND FAN
IFI cy store, Four-and-a-haIf street, near
pennsylvania Avenue--Mrs. e. keeps CON
stantly on hand very large assortment Of Milf
merry Goods, Bonnets, and Dress Caps, made 10 or
der she Is confident that her Bonnets cannot be
surpassed by any Othsr establishment in this city
Her Fancy and Trimming Articles are well select
ed, and every cxcTtion ID used 10 give satisfaction
Christmas and New Ycar's Presents of a superior
quality. Fairs supplied at a liberal discount. Don't
forget 4 street, one house north of Pennsylvania
avenue. Dec 22-dtf
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books FOR YoUTH-Louis's School Days

UOOhS T OK fUU ITI.-LOuls- s SCHOOL DRys, a
I'D story for boys.
Chandelier, Thanksgiving story.
CULVER JOY, and his three voyages.
Braggadocio, book for boys and girls, by Mrs.
Tuthill.
Stories for Chrstmas with beautiful illustrations,
by Rev. ii H. Weld.
The Young Emigrants
The Fairy Book, for young people.
The Chronicles of History, by Mrs. Hale and Mira.
Foster, many illustrations.
The Arabian Nights Entertainments. with GOO
engravings
Watts's Divine and Moral Songs for children,
with 30 beautiful illustrations.
An others, too numerous for the limits OF an ad-
vertisemont, embracing many entirely new, and
also some of the older ones of established reputa-
ton; some finely illustrated, others Of the lowest
grade Of price; also few English and French ju-
venle books, imported direct from London and
Paris by the subscriber.
Colored Toy Books in great variety
Dec % FRANCK TAYLOR
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TO WESTERN TRAVELLERS.
Express Mail Line from Baltimore TO Pitts.


(ImOugh IN Itcenfy ttoo and half hours.)
vFNIIIS Line TO Pittsburg over the Baltimore and
Il Susquehanna and Pennsy lyania Central Rail
roads Is now in successful operation. BY il passen-
gers leave Baltimore at y p. IN. (half an hour
after the time of arrival of the evening train from
Washington and proceed TO Harrisburg, where
they are transferred to the Central Railroad train
and proceed Immediately on without delay, cross
ing the mountains in daylight, and arriving in
Pittsburg at p. m. the day alter starting The
entire distance is performed by railway, with the
exception Of twenty eight miles, which is done in
first class coaches.
PASSENG Frs FROM THE WEST
Leave Putsburg in the cars of the Central Railroad
at a. In. and arrive at Harrisburg at 4 a. IN, the
next morning, where the Express Train of the Bal.
timore and Susquehauna Railroad will be in wait
ing, and proceed immediately on to Baltimore,
arriving there at a m, In time for the train to
Washington, which leaves at s. a. M. %. This
route is as reliable any offered TO the public.
SJ- Fare through (either way) $li.
For tickets apply to the Ticket Agent Of the Bal
timore and Susquchanna Railroad Company, at
Calvert Station, Baltimore the Ticket Agent OF
Pennsylvania Central Raroud Company, Pitts
burg. ALFRED GATHER,
superintendent of Transportation
Doc Ib-sdItn
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O r FICIAL L.
Willard Fillmore, President of the Unite
States OF America.

Willard Fillmore, President of the United
States OF America.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to
me that J. ENRIQUE r. FALLoN has been APP
pointed Vice Consul of the Mexican Republic at
Boston, in the State of Massachusetts, do hereby
recognise him SUCH and declare him free to
exercise and enjoy such functions, powers, and
privileges, as are allowed to the Vice Consuls of
the most favored nations in the United States.
In testimony whereof, have caused these letters
to be made patent and the seal of the United States
to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the city of Washing
ton the Goth day of December, A. ID. 1851,
Il. 81 and of the Independence of the United
States of America the seventy sixth.
WILLARD FILLMORE.
BY the President:
DANIEL WEBSTER, Secretary of State.
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Further News by the Georgia-Late from
Havana.

Further News by the Georgia-Late from
Havana.
New YoRK December 2I.-The United States
mail steamer Georgia, from Chagres, with the Cal
ifornia mails arrived at ten o'clock this morning.
with four hundred passengers and 5 100000 III
specie on freight, and 500, 900 in the hands OF
passengers
The Georgia was detained at Chagres three days
and half in consequence of the prevalence of a
severe storm, which prevented the enbarcation OF
the passengers, and which caused rise in
the river OF fifty feet, and created the heaviest
ireshet ever remembered TO have occurred there.
Much property destroyed, and men, horses,
and cattle came down the river and were swept out
TO sea by the powerful current, and destroyed.
Several vessels were lost near the mouth OF the
river, but the crews were saved. The schooner
Home, from San Juan, went ashore on the Sth in
slant below the town.
On the 10Th the river had subsded considerably,
and passengers were pushing up in hot haste to
reach the Northerner, which was the only steamer
at Panama. She met the Golden Gate off San
Diego, ten days and four hours from Panama.
From Havana We learn that Mr.. Owen, late
American consul, sailed in the Isabel, on the 10th,
for Charleston. He received salute from the
sloop- of-war Decatur on his departure. Judge
Sharkey had not arrived, but was anxiously ex-
pected.
The steamers Empire City and Philadelphia were
Havana the latter TO sail for Chagres on the 10th,
with four hundred and eighty passengers.
There were no steamers at Chagres when the
Georgia sailed.
The health of the place was good
General Herrera had arrived, and met a warm
reception
A company had started from Cauca, New Gre
| NADIA, where gold is reported plentiful.
The anniversary of the independence Of New
Grenada, the 2Sh ult. passed off with great en-
thusiasm.
Peter L. Parsons, ESQ.,, died on the 23d
Among the arrivals at Panama Arson
Dart, Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Oregon,
and MIR. Holbrook, United States District Attorney
for the
The news from the South Pacific is but little
later than has already been received The revou-
ton in the north of Chill has been quellcd by the
government, while in the south Gen. Bulnes, it is
thought, will soon restore order. He is opposed by
General Cruz, who has an army OF 400 regulars
and 500 militia letter states that should he be
successful, and the revolution succeed, the English
will meet but little favor from the government.
At Peru and Bolivia all is quiet. From Ecuador
we learn that Gen. Flores had been driven from
the place. The port of Coquimbo was under block
ade, except for ships of war, IN consequence of the
seizure OF the British steamer Fircliy by the revo
lutionists. The blockade was, however, after
wards raised The frigates Raritan, Falmouth,
and Supply, were at Valparaiso on the 10Th. The
st. Mary's had sailed for Talcahuana.
Letters from Callao to November 9th report bust
meas dull and no freight to be had. The American
ship Medora to sail the same day for Charles
ton, S. c., in ballast.
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ID LANKETs, Just received at the store of the
I'D subscribers-
bales superior Blankets, in 1914, lii, and
l2.4, Whitney, riband bound
Do. in 1914, IA, and 1874 Edinburgh, do do
Do in "a, 10 4, lid, and 1874, Mackinaw
Also, bale Grey Blankets, for servants horses
and for wrappings in travelling all of which " i'll
be sold ON the most reasonable terms.
CLAGETT & DODSON,
Dealers in Furniture and Dry Goods,
Pennsylvania avenue, doors east of 9th street.
Dec 20-eo3tif
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BEAUTIFUL FANCY GOODS.

StTRANGERS AND CITIZENS are called TO
~ view the varied aud beautiful Fancy Goods
now opening at PARkER'S Fancy Store, under
the National Hotel. II ia understood that by FRI
day, the 10Th instant, the entire amount of hs Sc
leotons will be ready for all who may be in search
of something REALLY EXTRA for the approaching
hoidaYs. For particulars call at the store.
(Ji-The display will be worth seeing and the ad
mittance free. PARKER'S
Fancy aud Periumery Store,
Dec l6-6t under the National Hotel
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Naval.

New YoRK, December 22.-The United States
brig Perry, Commander Foote, arrived this morn
ing from Port Praya. She left the ships John
Adams and Germantown, just returned from q
southern cruise. The whole squadron was in good
health.
The brig Perry has been absent two years. during
which time there have been deaths board.
She has during that time captured two slavers, the
brig Chatsworth and ship Martha, both of Balt-
more.
The Perry boarded on the lSth in latitude l60,
Ion gitude $50, the barque Baltimore, from Balt-
more. All on board were well.
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In the rear of Nat. Hotel, Louisiana Av.
TENHIS ESTABLISHMENT is now in perfect
Il pair, and is ready for the reception of tran
silent or permanent boarders,
From his long experience in the management Of
the first hotels in New England, the proprietor
feels warranted in declaring that for good order,
neatness comfort, and well -supplied table, the
Pavilion will compare favorabiy with any hotel
in Washington.
Terms for board and lodging one dollar and
twenty-five cents per day-for meals alone, three
dollars and fifty cents per week
Attached to the Pavilion well furnished parlors
for private dinners suppers, where parties can
be sure of obtaining all the dchcacies of the
at the shortest notice, and the most reasonable
terms.
Connected with the establishment arc commo
dious Bathing Rooms, where warm cold baths
may be procured at all hours.
Also, the famed Sulphur, Magnetic, Vapor, and
Shower Baths, can be had whenever called for
Dec 9-TuTh&Slm NJ. COPP
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Steamer IN Distress.

BUFFALO, December 22.--The steamer Empire
which left Cleveland on the l4th for this port, pu
into Gravelly Bay, Canada, Saturday. She
which the had been obliged to throw over tn,
deck load and five hundred or six hundred hogs
in order to tighten her.
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onice OF Ass,t comn,lssary of subsIstence.

ONCE OF Asst Coninhissary of Subsistence,
WAsHINGroN Arsenal, d. c., Dec. 10, 1851.
- EALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
~ office until IL O'clock m, on the 22d day OF
December, 1851, for furnishing fresh Beef to the
troops at this Arsenal for ono year, commencing
the first day of January, 1852, and ending the
thirty -hrst day OF December, 1852.
The Beef to be of good and wholesome quality,
(nccks and shans to be excluded cut into ratons
in such quantities may from time to time be
quired, and to be delivered three times week in
the Centre Market of Washington, within one
hour after sunrise, such market days as the As-
sstant Commissary of Subsistence may direct
The names of two responsible persons will be re-
quircd securities for the faithful performance OF
the contract.
J. l.. RENO,
Dec lO-cu6t BVt Cant. Ord. A. A. @. S.
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Ne,p OrIeana Markets and Marine Tntllligenee

Neto Orleans Markets and Marine Intelligence.
New ORLEANS, December .-Cotton-There
sales this morning of4 900 bales at full prices;
mdding, 7 a u. Sales of the week. AZ 900 bales.
Receipts this season, thus far, $780, 900 bales ahead
of last year.
Sales of mess pork at $l3 rs to Sl4. Freights
to Liverpool on cotton $l5 80. Exchange New
York, sight, a discount.
The steamship Union sailed for Chagres to- day,
via San Juan de Nicaragua, with one hundred and
thirty passengers.
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FURs! FURs, FURs.

wv ers generally, and TO the ladies particularly,
that he has received large and very handsome
selection of fine Furs of the fashionable styles
and superior workmanship. which he has
dy for their inspection, and TO which he invites THE
attention of all who may desire to purchase such
rich, durable, truly comfortable and seasonabe
additions to their wardrobe.
This assortment comprises Muffs, Yictorines,
Paatnes or Flat Boas, and Cuffs of splendid black
lustred Lynx, Stoue Martin Russian Fitch, Chin
chilla, Siberian Squirrel, Royal Ermine, Hudson
Bay Sable, Swansdown.
He has also received from Paris and London a
beautiful assortment OF Persian Lambskin Gooda
of the above description for ladies and children ;
ladies' Paris made Eg lantine Sacks, richly trimmed
with fur.
Also, general assortment Of low priced Furs
for misses and children
Dec ll-3taw4w
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DOYS' AND GIRLS BOOKs-TAYLOR &
I'D MAURY. Booksellers, near Ninth street. have
just opened, and have now displayed, the largest
variety Of Juvenile Books, for every age. Elc-
gantly bound Souvenirs and Animals, Prayer
Books, Bibles, and Illustrated Standard Books.
Dec %
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when America, with her gigantic hand stretched
across the ocean, will say, TO the oppressors In Eu-
rope, "we want no war; but, when we say stop, we
wish II TO be understood that if ma ters go iuI iher
the people Of the United States will redeem its
word, support It's principle Of international law,
and show that il is not indifferent inactive where
ever any foreign power dares to crush down in any
other nation the rising spirit OF. liberty" thank
you once more. The subject was one that was
likely to open my breast; but, after all, human
powers have their limits. The late hour at which
you have been pleased TO present me with this adj
dress, shows that you did not expect long speech
from me, especially after speaking for the last
fourteen days the hundredth and know not how
many times. You see want words. This shows
me that you do not expect an eloquent, elaborate,
or even long answer TO your address. thank
you that you have accompanied il with substantial
aid, and that you of those in the United States
who not content to register their names TO those
principles, but have hands ready to act with that
warm feeling which is worthy of great Republic
thank you, gentlemen.
Kossuth then shook hands with few of the lead
ing Wings, and withdrew.
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Markeis and .Siocks.

New YoRK, December %. The prevalence of a
snow-storm checks business operations.
Cotton is unsettled, and quotations cannot be
correctly given.
Sales of 500 bbls flour, State brands, at s4 "A
81 56t Rye flour SO 25
Sales Of cargo of Genesee white wheat at los
cents. Sales Of 1000 bushels mixed corn at 90
cents. Rye 76 cents.
Provisions steady. Mess pork $l5 Lard
81 81 cents.
Groceries are quiet. Rio coffee 8 g., cents.
Whisky % cents
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NEW BANKING HOUSE IN wAsHINGTON
CITY

TTNHE UNDERSlG NED having been induced to
Il embark in the Exchange and Banking bust
ness, i'll the City of Washington, ID. c., ayals him.
self of early occasion TO notify his friends and
the public generally Of the fact and to solicit their
encouragement. Ills institution will be known
"THE BANK OF THE UNION" and from which
not dollar will be issucd for circulation that
will not be represented by something tangible ami
substantial in the shape of Gold aud Silrsr Drafts
on tie United States Treasury Northern EFChaRge,
or Tnginia Bankdble Fnds
BY strict adherence to a legitimate Issue upon
such basis, il will readily be perceived that the
public are protected, and the bank itself made TO
stand on the surcst foundation. This enterprise is
entered ucon after the Inaturest dcberation, and
il is gratifying to know that it meets with the APP
prevail Of experienced and sagacious hnanCicrs of
New York. Washington aud Richmond.
In addition to the issue OF notes for circulation,
"THE BANK OF THE UNION'' will collect drafts
the Government, and on the principal cities OF
the United States and will negotiate for the pur.
chase or sale ION commission) of State Stocks.
Guaranteed Bonds of Canal and Railroad Compa.
mics, and other good securities.
Any business connected with the different De
partmcnts of the Government. in Washington. will
be attended TO on liberal terms.
RO II. GALLhIIER.
RIcHMoND, VA, October, 1851.
Dec l-3awu