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IMPORTANT TO ALL LITHOGRAPHIC
ESTABLISHMENTS IN AMERICA.

THE UNDERSIGNED are owners of the largest
i Quarriss IF photographic Stones in Solenhofen,
bavaria, Germany,) the only place in the world
where stones fit for Lithographic purposes are
found. They keep constantly on hand the most
srtenspe stock of this article, and being constantly
supplied from THEIR OWN QUARRIES, they
can OF course sell at a much LOWER RATE than
dealers who have to buy second hand themselves.
Besides the Y.ilo,o first quality stone, they beg to
coll the attention Of the trade to their excellent
kind of Blue and Blue Gray color, so peculiar to
their Quarries, which, up to this time, came in
larger quantities exclusively from Quarries Of the
undersigned 10 this market
Merely FIRST QUALITY stone is imported by
the subscribers.
Being always prepared, all orders will be
promptly and punctunlly attended to.
JEGEL & SCHWARTZ,
Propretors Of the famous Quarries and
Importers of Lthograpbic Stones at
Solenhofen, (Bavaria, Germany
Depot: IL Gold street, New York
Sept 6-3m
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i Merchant Tailor. has received a very elegant
and complete stock of new goods. and invites the
public to call and examine them. He latters him
self that he will be able this fall to serve his Gus.
toners q little better than ever before, as he has
allowed himself more time, and taken greater
pains than usual in laying in his stock.
Prices will be low, and all work will be done in
the very best manner.
Sept 22-3taw3wf
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CEALED PROPOSALS will be received by
- the undersigned until the 22d day of Novem-
Der next at II O'Clock, for filling up the northwest
corner Of the square south of the Presidents House.
by the cubic yard and the earth to be measured in
the bank before lifting; the distance Of haul from
the bank to the place of deposit is about l 200
yards.
the contemplated improvement is estimated at
ZOO cubic yards; but should more earth be re-
quired, the contractor must bind himself to deliver
any additional quantity wanted at the same price
the first. The whole to be completed by the lst
day of April next.
WIN. D. BRACKENRIDGE,
Agent for the Improvement of the Public Grounds
Sept 25-2taw
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THE UNDERSIGNED ARE MANUFAC-
L turing a water. proof Travelling Bag which
combines the qualities of life preserver with the
other good qualities of such an article; and they
beg leave to call the attention of the public to the
following note from the Postmaster Of the city of
Washington:
Posr OFFICE, WAsHINeroN CRY,
September 20, 1852.
I have examined Messrs. Robbins & Aliens
" Water and Alright Bags" and consider them
worthy Of public attention. i submitted one (of
the medium size Of carpet bags) to the following
test. viz: by immersion in tub Of water for
forty. eight hous. The papers with which it was
filed were taken out perfectly dry. 1t required
the weight Of forty eight pounds to sink it.
consider the invention Of great value to travel
lers, as a substitute for the common oarpet-bag,
as the contents will be kept dry, and they will
serve all the purposes of the life-preserver.
W. A. BRADLEY.
The same article will be used in the transporta-
ton of mail matter.
ROBBINS & ALLEN,
Aliens Grove, Walworth Co., Wisconsin.
Sept 2l-triw &w3w
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TYPE FOUNDRY.

VIZ AND II HAGAR would respectfully call
w the attention Of editors and printers in the
United States to their establishment and solicit
continuance Of their patronage. Possessing, with
great experience in tbs business, ample facilities.
they hazard nothing in saying that all orders with
which they may be entrusted will be filled with
promptness and correctness; and that the reputa
ton hitherto possessed by the foundry, in this re-
spect, will be fully sustained.
Additions will constantly be made to the already
large and varied assortment of Job and Fancy
Type, Borders Rules. &C., now to be found in their
Specimen Book-specimens OF which will from time
to time be issued Arrangements have been made
by which the services Of eminent Punch Cutter
have been secured, and Book and Newspaper Type,
of an entirely new and beautiful cut, are now be-
ing executed by him, far surprising any thing yet
produced for the purposes of machine or hand
printing.
They keep constantly on hand every article re-
quired in printing Office, such Presses, Chases,
Cases, Galleys, Stands, Furniture, Sc; all Of
which will be furnished at manufacturer prices.
Old type received in exchange at nine cents per
pound.
Specimen Books will be furnished gratis upon
application by printers
Editors and publishers wishing estimates will be
furnished with the same in detail by informing US
of the nature of the work desired to be executed.
Aug l0-3m W. & H. HAGAR.
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New pork advertisements.
INDIA RUBBER GOODS.

II H0DGMAN, No. 81 Maiden Lane and SO
IL Nassau street, (frst corner from Broadway,)
respectfully invites the attention Of his old custom
ally 10 his stock Of India Rubber Goods Of his own
manufacture, viz: ..,s
s Goats, Capes, Ponchos, Pants, Overalls, Leg
gings, Caps, Gloves and Mittcus. Life Preservers,
Oyershoes. Carriage Cloths, Pinno Covers, Machine
Betting. Steam Packing. Door Springs. &C.; and
every description of Rubber Goods man nfactured
will also be found as above.
My goods defy competition comparison-are
warranted proof against decomposition in any eli
mate, and are offered for sale in large small
quantities, upon the best terms. Orders solicited
and promptly attended to by .
.. b. HODGMAN,
q Maiden Lane and SO Nassau st., N. Y.
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METALLIC oVERSHOEs.

THE NEW BRUNSWICK RUBBER COMPA-
/ NY would respectfully call the attention of
dealers in the above articles to their extensive
stock at their Warehouse, No. 90 Maiden Lane,
New York, where they have on hand and are con-
stantly receiving from their factories full supply
which they fatter themselves are equal to any and
inferior to none manufactured either for beauty or
wear; and before purchasing, would again take
the liberty of requesting q call from the trade,
where they can be supplied with Boots, Shoes, or
any kind of Rubber Goods, on he very best terms
JOHNSON LETSON, President.
Sept ll-6w
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STEAM ENGINES AND MACHINERY.
DADDLE WHEEL AND PROPELLER STEAM
L Vessels, Marine Engines and Boilers, Station
airy Engines and Boilers, High Low Pressure i;
Pumping Engines and Machinery for Water
Works and draining lands; Cotton, Woollen, and
Flax Machinery; Corn, Flour and Saw Mills !; Su-
gar Mills and Refneries; Turbine Water Wheels.
Mill Gearing. Shafting and Puliies, furnished from
the best establishments. ... ,.
Specifications, Contracts, Plans, and Working
Drawings, prepared, and personal superintendence
by w. b. LEONARD & f. W. SMITH.
Office, rs Merchants Exchange, New York,
where all communications must be addressed.
REFEREScEs: E. X. Collins, esq., agent N. Y.
and Liverpool U. S. M. Steamers; G. H. Sand,
esq.,, President Ocean Steam Navigation Company.
Senf 3-9Tn
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p. J. STEERS REMOVAL.

ID J. STEER, Merchant Ihilor, having removed
i to one OF the fine new stores lately erected
by Mr.. Fowler on 7th street, few doors above
Odd Fellows' Hall, has now the pleasure to invite
all his friends and customers to call and see him,
where he will be able to exhibit his superior stock
of new goods to great advantage, and where he
intends to keep such general stock Of Gentle
mems Furnishing Goods as his elegant store and
fine location will demand.
Very grateful for the continued patronage that
has followed him since his removal from the Ave-
nue., he can now assure his friends that bis ar
rangements are such as to enable him to serve
them much more satisfactorily than ever before.
Oct 2-eo3wif
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IRON HALL, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
known as SHANKS'S Building.

MIR. GOODALL, Professor and Teacher Of Dane.
lYl ing, Department, SC, g., has the honor
Of announcing to his patrons that he has taken the
above elegant suite Of assembly rooms, and In few
days will issue bis prospectus respectfully solicit
ing an early call from parents who intend their
children to join his Juvenile Academy-also ladies
and gentlemen honoring his evening classes with
their patronage.
p. s. Several rooms to let over the ballroom,
also the assembly room on off nights.
Apply to Mr.. SHANKs or Mr.. GooDALL, at
Sept 10 Mrs. WILLIS'S, F and 18th streets,
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ITO DEALERS IN PLAYING CARDS AND
i STATIONERY.-Taken notice, that at the Con-
gress Gard and Stationery Mandatory, No. IS
ing and Enamclled Cards of every description,
manufactured of superior stock, and Of better
finish, and at lower prices, than can be purchased
of any other house in the United States. Be par
ticular to call and examine for yourselves before
purchasing. Aug 2l-3m
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Nnu 1gork aoperiisen,r,iis.
!. w. FABER,s POLYGRADEs LEAD
PENCILS. .tysf r.
~, BEWARE OF coUNTERFEITs,

n BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITSf rt44a
TTNHE we'll established reputation Of these Pen
l. ellis. which have obtained the Prize Medal at
the Worlds Fair Of 1851 in London, as well a. in
Prussia, Bavaria, and Sa xony; being also strong
ly recommended by the Royal Academies Of Paris,
Berlin, Munich, and r me, has induced some I'M
principled persons to initiate them, and TO cell
these limitations. sometimes of very inferior quail
ity, to the public as genuine. Several parties in
this country have already been brought to justice
for selling counterfeits. There are others who. in
order to avoid the law, have the stamp the PEN
ellis slightly changed from A. w. FABER into W.
Il Fabr, Il. G. Fater. A. w. Fabre, n. X. Faus,
Il. W. Paure. Be therefore careful 10 examine
the stamp. Look for the fac simiis Of the sigma.
ture Of A. w Faber on the labels round the
dozens.
A. W. Faber's Polygrades Lead Pencils, most
exactly graded from four to twelve degrees of
hardness put up in dozens. crosses. or in elegant
fancy DRAWN =. boxes, as well as Carpenter PEN
cils, red, white, and drawing chalk, Creta Laevis
of twelve TO two hundred different colors and
shades, Slate Pencils, India Rubber in Cedarwood
Lead Points for Pencil Cases, are sold by all the
respectable Stationers In the whole civilized world
A. w. FABER,
Aug 26-3m Manufacturer.
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TTSHOMAS G. STEARNS, (late Chesebrough
i and Stearns,) Importer and Jobber Of Silks,
Millinery, and Fancy Goods, l62 Broad way, New
York, has constantly on hand a. complete and
carefully. selected assortment of Black and Fancy
Silks, Marcelines, Florences, Shawls, Ribbons,
Embroideries, French and English, Grapes, Lisses,
Silk Cravats, Gloves, Lace Mts, Dress Trim
mings, Bareges. Laces, White Goods, Hosiery,
Linen Cambria Handkerchief, SC, &c. The I'M
dersigned would invite the attention of his friends,
and the trade generally, to an examination of his
stock.
THOMAS G. STEARNS, 1872 Broadway,
Between Liberty st. and Maiden Lane.
Auo 2S-3m
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Arrival OF the Empire City, &c.

New YoRK, October 40 p. m.-The Empire
City has arrived at New Orleans with Havana datcs
to the goth. Political affairs quiet, and the
city was healthier. Freghts to the United States
had improved. A political prisoner, whose name
was not given, was garroted at Havana on the
9th.
Judge Coucklin, Minister to Mexico, has left for
Washingt He sails from Norfolk or Pensacola
soon.
Senator whiteomb, of Indiana, is dangerously
i'll in this city.
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OEEIoE OF DA upHIN AND susa. CoAL Co,

No. 81 Wall st., N. Y, Sept. %, 1852.
NOTICE To CONTnAOTOnS.-rTup
IN will be received until the 18th day of October
next for the Graduation, Masonry, and Bridging
of that portion of the Dauphin and Susquehanna
Coal Company's Railroad extending from near
Rausch Gap, on the line now open Tor travel, to
Auburn on the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad,
a distance OF about thirty one miles. AZ o..
The character Of the work is such as TO render
it we'll worthy the attention of Contractors, and the
payments will be made in cash. ... ..a. ~
The Directors reserve the right of rejecting
any proposals that may be deemed unsatisfactory.
Plans profles. &C., can be seen, and further in
formation obtained, on application to the Chief
Engineer, Richard b. Osborne, at the Company's
Office, No. 70 South 4th st.. Philadelphia after tho
9Th of October next, or on application to tho UNI
dersigned. ts
Proposals to be addressed to A. G. Jaudon, Sec
rotary, (marked Proposals for Grading, &c.,) at
the Office No. 81 Wall st.. New York. ~. ~, g..
THOMAS CHAMBERS, .~
Sept 24-dtOct Is - President.
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CHARLES A. BAUDOUINE,
335 Broadway, New York.

Fashionable FURNITURE and Upholstery Manuf dcfory
and Warehouse.
Importer Of rich Upholstery Goods and Bronzes,
such Paris Clocks and Candelabras,
Mantei Ornaments, &C., &c.
IAS received by late arrivals a large and Gle.
IL giant assortment Of Fancy Furniture, Paris
Clocks and Candeiabras, Mantel Ornaments, &C.,
which will be disposed of at unusually low prices,
for cash approved credit. Aug l6-3m
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FASHIONABLE HATS.

"ARNOCKS, HArTERs, 275 Broadsoay. Luins
w House, ~. Y respectfully remind Gentle
men in search OF Fashionable Hat, that they can
be found located as above. They deem il no inn
propriety to say that their long established repu-
ample guaranty for the style and character of
Hate at all times emanating from them. Army
and Navy Caps of the new United States reg ula-
ton, manufactured in a superior manner, and fur.
nished complete. r& % Sept S-3m
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BOOK NOTICE.
LIBRARY HOUSE, OF REpRRsRNrArl

LIBRARY HOUSE, OF REPREsENrArIvEs,
August "a, 1852.
A LARGE NUMBER OF BOOKS belonging
"A to this Office yet out. The members of
the House, and others having them in their pos
session, are respectfully requested to cause them
to be returned. JOHN A. PARKER
Librarian House Of Representatives.
Aug 26-dtf
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COLUMBIAN COLLEGE,, ID. G.

COLUMBIAN COLLEGE,, ID. G.
THE next or Winter session of this Institution
i will commence on the 18th of September, and
continue six months. The Summer session will
begin on the third Wednesday in April, and end
on the third Wednesday in July. The terms are
For the Winter Session.
Use of room, furniture, bed, library, and
For the Summer Session.
Tuition s. IA w
Use of room, furniture, &c................ IL 90
Board is 81 IS per week. To those who do not
same; and for the use of room, furniture, library,
and attendance, SIS for the winter session, and
8 10 for the summer session. Admission fee $l0
and there is smalcharge for average damages each
washing at ST. cents per dozen. The necessary col
lege expenses of a boarding student, exclusive Of
books and stationery, are from 8 $50 to 5 80 per
mum. The bills of each session are payable in ad-
vance, excepting those for board, which are paya-
Bile one half at the beginning, and the other at the
middle Of the session.
Several important changes have been made in
the department of instruction, which will give to
1t greater extent and efficiency, and will render
its advantages available to a larger number Of stu-
dents. Two additional professors have been ap-
pointed, one in the department of Ancient Lam
guages, and the other in that of Mathematics. The
scientific course has been extended, so as to en-
brace practical surveying, the elements of engi-
neering, and other kindred branches. Young men
who are not candidates for degree may, under
the direction of the Faculty select such studies
are suited TO their views and objects in life, and
may receive certificate of their attainments
therein. Youths who not fully prepared to
enter the college classes will receive such instruc
ton will fit them to enter upon the regular col
lege course.
The buildings are undergoing thorough repairs,
and the grounds are being laid out and improved
in manner that will add much to the convenience
and attractveness to it's already beautiful situation
1t is believed the College never presented so
strong inducements as it now does to young men
who desire to obtain thorough and liberal educa-
ton. J. S. BACON,
Sept l0--lm President.
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TWENTY THOUSAND GILT BLOCK LET.
l. TIERS of different sizes, for Signs, carved by
steam machinery. b. F. CRAGIN,
90 Nasaan streef hetueen the Poaf Office

and the Custom house. New York.
The difficulty of procuring cheap and handsome
Signs is obviated by the OF these Letters,
having two great advantages over other signs-
they can be packed and forwarded to any part Of
the world without injury. and put up in the de-
sired situation with very little trouble.
o. Gilt letters warranted not to change colors.
July 5-3m
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DLEASANT ROOMS, WITH BOARD
i Mrs. THOMPSON will have, on the first of
October, several vacant pleasant Rooms which che
would be pleased to let to permanent boarders on
accommodating terms. Apply corner of 9th and
H streets. Sept 30-3tawlw
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TOSTLER, Teacher OF Music, respectfully
N announces to the public that he can be found
at his residence on d, between Is and ID streets.
Orders left at the Music Store of Mr.. Davis, or
at Herrn Reichenbach's Piano Store, will be
PROMPTLY attended to. Oct 2-3t
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o. knights Templar.-A Special Assem-
bly, Of Washington Encampment, No. l., will be
held on Wednesday evening next, (the 9Th in
stant.) at seven O'Clock.
By order Of the M. E. g. G.
JOHN P. WHITE,
pecorder
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GCOTT AND JACKSON, by Headley. The lives
- of Winfield Scott and Andrew jackson, by the
author Of "Napoleon and his Marshals," &c, &c. /;
with portraits.
s'voices of Nature to her Foster Child--the Soul
of Mani" q series of analogies between the Natu-
raj and the Spiritual World; by Cheever.
Outlines Of Moral Science; by A. Alexander, d. D.
Progress Of Nations; BY Z. c. Seaman.
Archibald Cameron, or Heart Trials
.rs At g., r,.s..u,.. TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Oct5 . ., Bookstore, near 9th street.
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DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES.
Corner OF Och

Nornef Oh YIN ma E Streets,
Rev. r. r. LlPPlTr, A. M, formerly Professor
IN p Z. Theological Seminary, Virginia, Priv
cipai.
THIS INSTITUTION, in which are thoroughly
l. taught all the branches necessary to furnish
comolete and finished female education, 10 now
in successful operation. The Principal. relying
on an experience in teaching of nearly t,cenfg
years, and corps of faithful and accomplished
assistants in spery department offers his insttu-
ton with confidence to the patronage Of the public
TERMS English, Mathematics, and Ancient
Languages, from SIS to $l2 per quarter of eleven
weeks. Modern Languages, Drawing, aud Music,
extra.
Sept l7-eo4w
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Oct 8

O1-The only original Talbotypc eItant or
Henry Clay may be seen at Thompson's Gallery;
and also number Of fine Daguerreotypes of Scott,
Clay, and Fillmore. Also fine collection of Oil
Paintings, from the beat European and American
artists. They are from the large establishment of
J. s. Earle, ZIG Chestnut street. Philadelphia.
July 3
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EVENINGS AT DONALDSON MANOR, OR
II The Christmas Guest, by the author Of
"Charms and Counter Charms" vol.
just Published, and for sale by .
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Sept Il Booksellers, near 9th Ut.
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Terrible Gale.

CHARLESTON, October 4.-Tampa Bay and the
surrounding country was visited by terrible gale
on the 18th of September. 1t destroyed all the
wbarves and damaged the sugar crops and orange
groves.
The Saranac sailed TO-. day.
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SNUFF AND TOBACCO.

SNUFF AND TObACCO,
DETER LORILLARD, surviving partner of P.
L G. Loriard, No. AZ Chatham street, New
York, has constantly on hand and for sale Snuff
and fine cut Tobacco of the very best quality war
ranted to keep in any climate full price-current
sent by addressing as above.
July l3-3m
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PAPER WAREHOUSE.
DUNCAN, LEWIS, and BARLOW,
No. l6l William Street, NeD York.
July 27-3m
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drr;onI of the Ohio.


NORFOLK, October 4.-The steamer Ohio, from
Aspinwall for New York, put in here to-day short
Of coal. She brings three hundred and one pas-
sengers. 81 100000 in gold freight and $780,
600 in the hands of passengers. Her crew and
passengers are well.
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Arrest of a Dsfdultsr .

New YoRK, October AIR. Bowen, cashier Of
Brown & Bro, was arrested TO- day on the charge
of being defaultsr in the sum of $3.50 900, grow
ing out of several years' speculations in stocks
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Post ONCE, Buffalo, N. Y,

AUdU5T, IL, 1862.
CIR: ! have made a careful examination of
- Robbins and Aliens Patent Mail Bag and
Clasp, and take great pleasure in recommend
ing it, particularly for the facility it affords
in opening and closing mails in large offices, its
protection against storms, and entire safety, as it
may be doubly guarded by the of a double
lock. 1t far surpasses any thing of the kind have
ever seen, and would beg leave earnestly to
commend to the honorable Postmaster General it's
immediate adoption, believing it will very mate
rally promote and advance the interests OF the
Post Office Department.
have the honor to be, most respectfully, your
obedient servant,
JAMES o. PUTNAM, p. NJ.
By CYRUS P. LEE, Assistant.
Hon. N. K. HALL, Postmaster General, Washing.
ton, D. G.
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DANK OF METROPOLIS STOCK, Cnrpo
ID ration of Washington stock, Patriotic Bank
stock, for sale by CnUBB BROTHERS,,
Bankers, opposite the Treasury.
Sept 23-eod2w