The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-22
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PLANK WASHINGTON AND ROCK
WILLIE TURNPIKE COMPANY
KuNUE PRESIDENT A ND DIRElNrORS. with tie

TIME PRESIDENT AND D]HECIORS, Win
Il 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, Maryland,
and for that purpose will issue stock TO the
tent of seven hundred and fifty shares, of t,centy
dollars each, and have appointed the undersigned
to solicit and receive subscriptions to the same.
Books are nov open at our office for the purpose
Flee dollars each share is to be paid at the time
of subscribing, and like amount every sixty
days until the whole Ia paid.
The adyanta gcs of such a road to the city, and
the property in the vicinity of the road, must be
apparent to all conversant with its situation There
is but little doubt that similar road will soon be
built, connecting this road with Rockville and
Brookville-the last in the midst OF fine ngri-
cultural country thus opening direct and easy
route from Montgomery and the upper part oil
Anne Arundel counties to this city for the trans
portation of the products of that and tho surround
ing country.
Plank Rodds are being most extensively con-
structed throughout the country, and have ecery-
,ohere proved profitable investments, paying large
dividends to the stockholders, besides improving
the value of property them, and greatly in
creasng the trade in the places through which
they pnss.
A considerable portion of the stock has already
been subscribed.
Holders of the old stock in the company are cnti
tied to oe share Of eto stock for every f,Do shares
of the old, which will be issued TO them surren-
der of the old certificates. The new road will pro-
badly be finished in less than twelve months and
ready for travel. The cost will be less than y 49,
900 1t is thought it will pay dividend of not less
than five per cent the first year after il is finished,
and the dividends will steadily increase.
CHUBB, SCHENCK & CO.,
August 9dftf Bankers, opposite Treasury.
- MAST would call the attention OF the public
-. generally, but the ladies particularly, to his
and elegant assortment of French Jcwelry,
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
Cornelian Seals, surmounted with solid gold
charms, ono very elegant and accurate like
ness of Henry Clay, which the ladies are in
yited 10 call and examine
Massive Gold Bracelets, richly Enameled do
New style Bracelets set with Carbuncles and
Opals
In Breastpins and Earrings he is confident his as
sortmcnt cannot be cxcellcd, consisting of every
variety of Enamelled, Plain Pearl, Diamond,
SC. Also, an endless variety Of CufTpins, Chate-
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 and
splendid stock and, they of the richest style
aud newest pattern, the subscriberis confident that
they cannot he surpassed July %
THEsAPEAKEA AND OHIO CANAL BONDS
" for sale. Land Warrants wanted Checks on
all the principal cities for sale by
June psf CHUBB, sCHENCK co.
ENoR sALE.-Four fine brick dwellings on 18th
Il street; five fine brick dwellings on 9th street;
one fine brick dwelling 18th street; two frame
dwellings Sth street, one brick dwelling on 18th
street; ono brick dwelling on ID street
The above buildings will he sold cheap, and on
accommodating terms.
Building Lots for sale 3d street, "a splendid
ot) 5th, 9th, 18th, and NJ streets.
WANTED Building lots and dwelling houses,
for which offer ready market.
MONEY TO loan on negotiable paper.
Office hours--7 TO 10 IN 3 to p. m.
GEO. Il. ARMSTRONG,
June l9-codu II street between and Sth.