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Additional News by the Arctic.

NEW UHhI
INpIA.-The Indian mail brings intelligence that
the ship Ariel from Jeddo, with four hundred pill
grims on board bound for Bombay, was wrecked
on the 18th of June on Kenery Island and over
one hundred lives lost.
ITALy.-Radetzky has issued proclamation al
leging that fresh attempts at insurrection have
been made, and that he is prepared to adopt rigor-
measures for its suppression. Italy is again
declared under martial law. MaZzini has issued
address calling the friends of liberty to pre-
pare for Italys regeneration.
The Rothschild's have taken the new Austrian
loan.
TuRKEy.-A great fire took place in CONSTANT
nople on the 18th of July, destroying one hundred
and forty buildings
CoMMERcIAL.-At Liverpool, Baltimore flour
quoted at 2ls. 3D.; white corn 2S to 29s.; yellow,
27s. to 27s. 3D.
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Mt Office is hereby given that, under the author
l< ity vested in this office by the act of 3d March.
1S43, the unsold portion of the improved lands at
Upper Sandusky, in Ohio, ceded by the Wyan-
at public sale at the Land Office at Defiance, Ohio
on Monday, the 18th day OF September next.
The act of Sd March, lS43, fixes the minimum
price of these lands at two dollars and fifty cents
per acre, and requires that the value of the i'm
provements, ascertained by the agents of the War
Department shall be paid in addition to the price
of the land.
The sale will be kept open no longersthan is alb
solutely necessary TO offer the lands, and not ex
ceeding two weeks.
Given under my hand. at the city of Washing
ton, this seventeenth day of July, Ammo Domini
one thousand eight hundred and fifty lone.
JOHN WILSON,
Acting Com'r General Land Office
July 2l-Iaw6w
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EXPORT of FLouR.--The shipments of flour from
Baltimore TO foreign ports during the week ending
on Thursday last amounted III the aggregate 10
within fraction of 10000 barrels. OF this large
amount 1881 barrels shipped to Liverpool,
1921 TO Brazil, 2,000 to the River Plate, 100 to
Bremen, and ,309 to the West Indies The total
value of foreign imports for the week amounted
to $l23,964 81. The whole quantity of flour ex-
ported from Baltimore to foreign ports since jan
uary |, 1851, is 253, ,455 barrels.
Baltimore American
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The RICHEST MAN IN Iowa A MINER.-Thomas
Seven, a persevering industrious lead miner, who
has pursued his vocation with great patience and
perseverance,, and amid great dscouragements and
difficulties, has at last reached the point of his
hopes--the richest lead mines in the Union, which
makes him the richest man in Iowa. The dscove-
ry was made about six months since, but not till of
late fully developed. Ii is cavern, full one hun
dred and fifty feet below the surface, and its was,
and floor, and roof, almost the pure
Chicago AdpPrtiser.
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BoARDING-HOUsE,

MRS. ROBINSON formerly residing nearly
Iva opposite Wizards HoteD would respectfully
inform her friends and acquaintance generally
that she has taken large and oommodious house
on the north side of Pennsylvania avenue, between
vellers, be either permanently or transiently
accommodated on the most reasonable terms.
The house ia situated in one Of the most healthy
locations in the city, and being adjacent to the
Capitol Grounds, affords a fine view of the same,
and the short walk to its shady groves furnishes an
additional inducement to summer visitors, as also
to members of Congress and other visitors to the
Capitol during the inclemency of the winter sea-
SON. April 23-eod3m
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A FATAL MALApY.--Wc learn, says the Wash
ington (Geo) Gazette that malignant disease,
bearing many OF the characteristics of smallpox,
prevails 10 considerable extent in a neighbor-
hood of Oglethorpe county but little distaut from
the line of this (Wilkes) county. Several persons
have died under its effects and in some instances,
whole families down with the disease. As it
seems to partake of contagious nature, we hear
that every precaution has been taken to prevent
its spreading.
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Grabbing FEAT.-Near Holdaysburg, Pa, two
weeks ago, a man named Cope undertook for a
wager to cradle ftoo Of ioheat ia t,po hours.
At four O'Clock, in the presence of large number
of persons to rake and bind after him, he showed
himself to be the finest GRADER ever in that
part of the country, but he failed by eight minutes
in accomplishing the task. He cut more grain
than some of the boasted reaping machines
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Local Matters.

The UNION AcADEMY.-Mr. u. Richards, who
has been principal of the preparatory department
of Columbian College for nearly three years past,
has made very heavy yet commendable outlay in
erecting the most capacious and every way conve-
nent building, Con the corner of Fourteenth street
and New York avenue,) for school purposes, there
is in this District. The desks and chairs are from
Mr.. S. Wales's mandatory, Boston, and of the
best quality and latest patterns. beautiful sett
of pnuematic, hydrostatic. electrical, astronomical,
and chemical apparatus, has been secured from the
firm of Chamberlain and Ritchie, Boston. A full
faculty of instructors is engaged, and nothing will
be lacking to render it academy of the most
thorough and desirable character.
The building is to be dedicated on the 2sth of the
present month, on which occasion b. B. French,
esq, will deliver an grafton.
We call attention, also, to the advertisement OF
the Union Female Academy, under the charge of
Mrs. ". Richards, where young ladies enjoy
advantages Of tho first order, and where special
attention will be given to such wish to prepare
themselves for teaching.
Mr. Richards dcscrvedly enjoys high reputation
teacher; and since he has been in midst has
displayed oommendable spirit of enterprise in
the line of his profession. His excellent lady has
the reputation of being thoroughly competent
and successful nstructress
The UNION BUILDINGS, situated on street north,
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets west,
fronting on Pennsylvania avenue were sold by Dyer
& MCGUIRE to William III. Winder, for the SUN OF
$ll,7OO. These buildings front seventy feet on f
street, and one hundred and fifty nine feet
deep, containing eleven thousand one hundred and
thirty square feet. They contain five Offices the
ground floor, large rooms on the second and third
stories, back buildings, and other improvements.
They we're formerly occupied by the Globe print
ing establishment, and now in the occupancy
of the proprietors of the Union newspaper.
Perry THErrs.-o occasionally we hear of pilfer-
ings and of at least half dozen persons in the
same neighborhood being dospoied of goods in a
single night. In many instances the kitchens are
entered, and culinary utensils distracted; and in
passing put the rogues help themselves to edibes,
If there be any on the premises. On Saturday a
slave boy, named Robert johnson, was apprchended
for stealing seven chickens, which he had carried
from door 10 door in champagne basket, with a
view Of selling them. He was punished with twenty
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FOR MOUNT VERNON AND FORT WASH.
INGTON-THREE TRIPS.

h CTs "a THE steamboat THOMAS COLL
Hzy54S $YER will leave Washington at 10
clock, Alexandria at l0b. on
Monday, Aug. IL; Wednesday, Aug. l3; And Fri
day, Aug l5. The boat will land at Fort Wash
ington. giving passengers time to view the fort.
Fare, round trip, /; Alexandria, rs cents; chill
dren half-price.
The Union line of coaches leave the Capitol at 81
O'Clock. For seats in the coaches apply TO Mr.
Reeside, Georgetown, or Geo. & Thos. Parker,
Washington.
The Mount Vernon trips the most pleasant
trips that can be made from Washington.
SAMUEL GEDNEY, Captain.
Aug ll--MTu&Th
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TT,HE UNION FEMALE ACADEMY, ON ID

IL street, between and New York avenue.
Mrs. IL. RICHARDS will commence the second
year OF her Seminary for Young Ladies, September
the purpose, and fitted up with the beat furniture.
The young ladies will have acccss, free of charge,
to the library, and the large aud beautiful collection
Of neto apparatus in the Union Academy. They
will also have the privilege of attending the semi
monthly Lectures on Philosophy, Chemistry, &C.,
by the Principal of "The Union Academy" Cir
culars obtained as above. .
Aug 9-eod3w
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SPoRT IN ST. LAwRENCE "A bear weighing over
three hundred pounds killed at Pierrepont, ST.
Lawrence county, the 25th ult. Four years
ago he had been shot and the ball found in the
for him, and escaped from one of them with the
oss of foot. boy of fifteen finally brought him
down, after hard chase.
Ospego (N Y.) Times, 9th.
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FORM OF RELEASE.


Whereas, by act of Congress approved Sep
tember 9, 1885, ten millions of dolars, in five per
cent stock, are TO be paid to the State of Texas,
for considerations in said act mentioned, with a
proviso that no more ethan 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
undersigned is creditor of the State Of Texas,
holding, and the owner of, the following described
bonds or certificates of stock of Texas (as the case
may be) and for which the duties mentioned in the
said act specially pledged
Here describe the bonds or certiticates.)
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 equity against them, for or
on account of the (bonds or certifcates) above de
scribed.
Witness my hand and seal at this
day of ,lS5l.
Sealed and delivered in presence of
(Two witnesses.)
Mar 26-lawtSept3l
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ing purposes. The valley of the Miembres, which,
at its nearest point 10 seven miles distant, con-
tains many acres OF land which could be irrigated
by that river. In the immediate vicinity Of the
mines small patches, capable OF irrigation, fit
for garden spots.
sANrA RIrA DEL Conan, May l5. 1851.
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Price of Dies
Price of Enuslope,

When it is not convenient to forward amount or
order per mail or express, reference to respect
able New York house will be sufficient. All orders
will meet with prompt attention, il addressed
WILLIAM MURPHY,
263 Madison street, New York.
Orders will be attended TO promptly if lett at the
stores of Messrs She'll Mott, 20 Wall street or OF
Messrs H. Jerolimsn & Co., 1874 William street
N. B. Business cards. embossed in colors from
same dies, at $40 per thousand NoY ~
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NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS og TEXAS.
TnnAsynr D.sAarnrsr. March p, 1851;

TREAsuRY DEPAaTMEHT, March %, 1851.
TTNHE STATE OF TEXAS having. by acts Of it's
IL legislature, passed during the sessions Of l648
and lS49 called upon the creditors Of the late repub
lie TO file at the treasury Of the State previous the
lst of September next the evidences Of their respec
tive claims, and Congress having, by an act ap
proved 9Th September, 1850 authorizing the ss ue
ten millions OF five per stock to the said State
Of Texas, directed that five millions of said stock
should not be issued TO Texas until 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 tie
Treasury of the United States releases of all
claims against the United States, for
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 tho
United States:" Now, in order that this Depart
ment may automatically know the amount OF the
claims for which the duties on imports were thus
pledged, the holders owners OF all such Claims
are 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
annexed form, which has been approved by the
President of the United States in pursuance oil the
above act of 9th September, 1850
VIM. l.. HODGE,
Aeting SecTetaryof The Treasury.
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THE UNION ACADEMY.

Corner Of 14h street and Ne,0 York Auenus.
A NEW AND COMMODIOUS BUILDING has
-Abeen erected to be furnished throughout in the
most approved modern STYLE and TO be opsrsd the
lst day Of September, 1851. The register is fast
fliing up with the names of applicants for admis
sion. Circulars obtained of the principal, corner
of l4th and /, or at r. Farnham's Bookstore.
Those desiring to enter should apply immedi-
ately. Il. RICHARDS,
Aug 9-eod3w Principal.
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June l5-eOuu street between ana otn
NEW GOoDS.-The subscribers beg leave to
In inform their customers that they have just re-
ceived a 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 Bereges and de LANES
Fancy French Organdie and Lawns
Plain and figured Jackonets for dresses
Do Swiss and Polka Muslins
Black and fancy Foulard Silks
French embroidered Chemsets, Cuffs, and Col
lars, of every variety and price
Very handsome lace and embroidered under
Sleeves
Ladies' gauze, merino, 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 Sheetings, damask Table
cloths
Napkins, Towelling whiteand colored Marseilles
and Alendale 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 6-4 white Mattings
A, 5-4, and 6-4 fancy colorcd Ma Gngs, new
style
Al, 5-4, and Ga plain and colored cocoa 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.
Nav O1icdtf
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North Carolina Election.

RALEIGH, August l0-Returns from all the coun-
ties in the eighth district, except three, indicate
the re- election of the Hon. Edward Stanly, Union
Whig, by an increased majority Colonel Rufiip,
Democrat. The following is the vote:
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DIED,

At Kensington, England, MARY CATHARINE,
daughter of DAVID MvNRoE, of this city, on visit
to Europe.
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Rufiin's mai.

Stanly's gain so far 139. Carteret, Hyde, and
Jones counties remain to be heard from, which
all three Wing, and gave Stanly majority of $50
two years ago.
Outlaw, Whig, is undoubtedly elected in the
Ninth district.
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DIED IN HARNEss.-Mr VIM. Ramsey, late
editor and proprietor of the Sidney (Ohio) Yeo-
man, dropped dead on the 18th ultimo while seated
at his table, in the act of writing editorial.
Charleston Courier.
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LARGE USE OF GUANo.-Major John Jones, OF
Wheatland, has, says the Cecil (Md.) Whig, pur-
chased sixty tons Of best quality guano, at cost
of upwards of $4,000, for his wheat fields this fall.
He expects his next crop to reach, with ordinary
luck twelve thousand bushels
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NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN

THAT, at the expiration of elk weeks from this
a. date, will demand from the Commissioner OF
Pensions duplicate of Bounty Land Warrant
Certificate No. q 294, for 100 acres, issued to me
the subscriber, September 10. lS4S, the same
was frauduentiy obtained from the post office,
Washington city. JOHN GLOW,
Late Private Company &C."
First Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers.
PHILADELPHIA, July 20, 1851.
July 3l-law6w
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Tremendous Storm IN Connerlic,.t

HARTFoRp, August ga tremendous storm
passed over this city this afternoon. Trees were
uprooted, and some roofs of houses were blown Off
In Windsor we learn that house was blown
down and q woman killed.
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-Four Persons Dro,cned.

PROVIDENCE, Aug. 10.-Yesterday afternoon Mr..
Rufus Reed. a brewer, and his two daughters, be-
longing to Providence, and two Misses Potter, of
Providence Island, with two other persons, were
upset in a sailboat, and the four young ladies
drowned. The others rescued.
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LITrELL's LIVING AGE. NO. 370-I2g CT

LITrELL's LIVING AGE. No. 370-I2B cts
CONTENTS.
l. Hartley Coleridge- Christian Remembrancer.
3. Margberita Pusterla Christian Remenbrancer.
3. Great Britain and America Times
Impending Disaster in Europe Morning
Chronicle.
8. Prussia and Russia Times.
8. Census of Great Britain and United States
Times.
z. Census Of Great Britain--N Morning Chronicle.
5. English Church and American Bishops
Morning Chronicle.
y. Brazil and the Slave Trade-Ddily NetDs
10. German Pilgrimagcs to London-DeT Frey
schutz.
II. New Hospital for Diseases of the Chest
Spectator.
IL Mr.. Greedy and the British Anti h-slavery
Meeting.
l3. Proposed Meeting on Copyright Examiner.
With short articles.
WAsHIsGToN, December 81, lS45.
OF all the Periodical Journals devoted to Litera-
ture and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country this has appeared 10 me to be the most
useful. Il contains, indeed, the exposition only of
the current literature OF the English language but
this, by it's immense extent and comprehension in
cludes portrature Of the human mind in tho ut
most expansion of the presentage.
J. @. ADAMS.
Published weekly at So a year, by
f. LITTELL h Co., Boston
And sold by JOS. SHlLLTNGToN,
Aug ll-dtrw&wlw corner Of Pa. av. and 4, ct
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TOALI COAL! COAL!-Now is the time to lay
" in your Coal. w. Il. DOVE is now prepared
to furnish families and others with Schuylkll and
Lehigh White Ash, Peach Orchard, and Lyken
Valley Red ASH of various Sizes Also CunIber-
land Coal, from the most approved mines, screened
and free from slate and other impurities, at the
lowest cash prices, from his yards the canal in
the of the late General Van Ness's. or Penn
syvania avenue, between nth and 18th streets.
First Ward.
2,240 pounds to the ton. Send in your orders.
1Inlu L
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CHARLESTON STEAMSHIPS.


PHILADELPHIA AND ATLANTIC STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY's LINE BETWEEN
PHILADELPHIA AND CHARLESTON, s. q.
>sRr+e> Steamer ALBATROSS, Captain James
..ss-llaisAs B. Peck.
steamer OSPREY, Captain John Power
These sea steamers are unexceled for sea quail
ties, ,afety and speed, aud no pains expense il
spared in securing comfort and convenience to pas
sengers
The sailing days are WEDNESDAY, Of each
week, at 10 o'clock, a. m.
RATES OF FARE.
To Charleston, Ladies' Saloon, State Room, $40
Do Gentemen's do. do. 20
Do. Steerage, 10
To Havana, taking the Isabel at Charleston, 90
Savannah, through ticket, p
For freight or passage. apply at the company 3
office, No. 81, South Wharves, Lombard street
wharf
No freight received on morning of sailing.
Agents in Charleston, John Fraser & Company,
and John IL. Holmes. [July 26-d3m
THE NEW YORK Il LIVERPOOL UNITED
STATES MAIL STEAMERS.
The ships comprising this line are
The ATLANTIC. .......... Capt. West.
The PACIFIC C............ Capt. Nye.
The ARCTIC. C.............. Capt. Luce.
The BALTIC. Capt. Comstock
The ADRIATIC .......... Capt. ration.
EEs THESE ships having been built by
&k3XBecontracte expressly for Government
service, every care has been taken in
their construction ,as also in their engines, to
sure strength and speed; and their accommoda-
tionsforgassengersar unequalled foreleganceor
comfort.
Price of passage from New York to Liverpool,
8 100, Exclusive use ofextraszestate rooms 1875;
from Liverpool to New York, f35.
An experienced surgeon Ia attached to each
ship.
Noberthcan be secured unit paidfor.
PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING.
From Netp York. From Liverpool
Saturday, July 5th. Wednesday, July 9th.
Saturday, I" 10th. Wednesday, 4" 23d.
Saturday, August ID. Wednesday, Aug. 9th.
Saturday, az 10th. Wednesday, IS goth.
Saturday, q 30th Wednesday, Sept 3D..
Saturday, Sept. 18th. Wednesday, 90 I7th.
Saturday, q 9th. Wednesday, Oct. let
Saturday, October llth. Wednesday, '' 18th.
Saturday, 90 25th. Wednesday, " 29th.
Saturday, Nov. sth. Wednesday, Nov. 18th.
Saturday, &c 22d. Wednesday " Goth.
Saturday, Dec 9th. Saturday, Dec. 18th.
Saturday, :" goth. Saturday, =" 9th.
EbWARD K. COLLINS,
No SO Wallstreet, N. Y.
BROWN, SHIPLEY CO.,
Liverpool.
E. G. ROBERTS & CO.,
l3 Kings Arms Yard London.
Or l.. DRAPER ,jr.,
Boulevard, Montmartre Paris.
The eowners of these ships willnot be account
able for gold silver, bullion, specie, jewery, pre-
cious stones, metals, unless bills of lading
signed therefor and the value thereof expressed
therein. July 26
FOR LIVERPOOL. - United States Mail
steamship ATLANTIC, Captain Jas. West-This
steamship will depart with the United States
mails for Europe positively on Wednesday, Au-
gust 9th, at IL O'Clock. M, from her berth, at the
foot of Canal street.
No berth secured till paid for.
For freight passage, having unequalled ac-
commodationsfor elegance or comfort, apply to
EDWARD X. COLLINS,
Sc Wall street, NJ Y.
The steamship PACIFIC, Captain Ezra Nye,
will succeed the Atlantic, and sail on Saturday,
August 10TH at IL o'clock, Nj.
No freight will be received on board after
Monday, the 4th of August.
Aug5
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THos. EWBANK,
Commissioner of Patcntl

MORTGAGE BONDS OF the principal rail
1fI roads paying ssvsn TO nine per cent. on the
inventment for sale. We can recommend them
as safe and profitable investments,
CHUBB, SHENCK & CO.,
July 3l-eodlm Bankers, opposite Treasury.
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Aug i dcowtf
United States Patent omce.


ON the petition of Sewall Short, of New Lon
" don, Connecticut, praying for the extension
of patent granted TO him October 9th, 1887,
for an improvement in railway ovens for seven
years from the expiration of said patent, which
takes place on the 9th day of October, 1851
IL is ordered that tho said petition be heard at the
Patent Office the 29th day of September, 1861, at
IL o'clock m; and all persons notified to ap-
pear and show cause, if any they have, why said
petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to
file in the Patent Office their objections, specifically
set forth in writing at least twenty days before the
day ofhearing 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 Intelligencer, Republic, and Union, Washing
ton, ID. c.; Daily Bee, Boston, Massachusetts,
Providence Journal Providence, Rhode Island;
Courant, Hartford, Connecticut; Chronicle, New
London, Connecticut; Express, New York; Phia-
delphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, unsyvania, once
week for three successive weeks previous to the
29th day of September next.
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.
August 2-w3w
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L>OR 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 Sh street; one brick dwelling on 18th
street; one brick dwelling on ID street.
The above buildings will be sold cheap, and on
accommodating torms.
Building Lots for sale on Sd street, "a splendid
lot,) 5th 9th, l2th, and Nj streets.
WANTED-Budng lots and dwelling houses,
for which offer ready market.
MONEY to loan on negotiable paper.
Office hours-7 to 10 a. m, to 8 p. m.
GEO. b. ARMSTRONG,
June l9-eodu II street between and Sth