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Sale OF Public Lands- Fatal Accident.

BosToH, December IS The statement that Gov
ernor Boutwell, opposed the ratification Of the land
sales 10 unfounded. II is believed that the sale will
be confirmed. '' t'a r.. >' "a ""'"3 .. ",'
Abram Colly, well-k known citizen of Exeter,
New Hampshire, was burned to death while con-
fined to his bed by sickuess
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7 OsT.-On Saturday morning last, between
IL Browns Hotel and the Alexandria steamboat
wharf, bundle addressed to H. Cameron. The
finder will be literally rewarded by leaving the
bundle with Mr.. Cameron, over Todd's Hat Store.
Dec q
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District OF Columbia,
County OF Washington, to wit,
r HEREBY CERTIFY that Peter Bergman, of
l. Washington county and Disr riot OF Columbia,
brought before me. the subscriber, one Of the jus.
tees of the peace in and for sale county on this
9th day of December, 1852, a stray, q dark bay
horse about nine or ten years old, about fifteen
ha nds high; white star in the forehead chafed on
both sides by the harness, switch tail. The said
horse was hitchcd to a cart apparently not much
used.
Given under my hand and seal this 9th day of
December, 1852
SAM'L GRUBB, J. p. [ssAL.l
The owner will please come forward, prove pro-
perty, pay charges, and take him away.
Dec 2S-a* PETER BERGMAN
DANK OF THE UNITED SHAKESPEARE
ID have been placed in the Bank of the Republic
for the redemption OF the notes of this Bank.
BENJAMIN ELLERY, Cashier.
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HAVANA CIGARS.-We have received direct
II from Havana, to be sold commission,
20, 200 prime Cigars ofthe celebrated A M. brand.
They will be cold in boxes and punches only.
T. BAS1IANELLI & CO.,
Importers Of Fancy Goods, Perfumery, yewe'ry,
&c Dec IA
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CUTLERY. BRUSHES, AND COMBS.-We
~ have received from Europe a large assortment
of Razors, sundry makers, warranted best quality,
Also, 10 dozen London and Paris made Hair, Shaw
ing, and Teeth Brushes, from the most celebrated
manufacturers. One case Tortoise shell, Buffalo
and Truck horn Dressing Combs making the
largest assortment in variety Of pattern offered for
sale by any house here.
+. BASTIANELLI & CO,
Importers of Fancy Goods, Perfumery, SC,
Dec Under Browns Hotel, east
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CARDs-Our friends and customers are
n hereby respectfully notified that all open
counts upon our books will be made up to the 18th
instant, and handed in. We shall confidently ex-
pect prompt settlements, either by cash, notes at
short dates. HOOE, BROTHER & CO.
Dec 25 fUn:op1
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Class C.,
To be drawn in Baltimore, Md, Saturday, Jan
uary is, 1853.
SCHEME
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SPLENDID LOTTERY FOR JANUARY Is
20 Drawn Numbers in every Package of 26
Tickets. good Package Scheme.
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY
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Political Ru,aor.

BosroN, December 27.-N reported that General
Pierce closeted during Saturday at the Ire
mont House with Senator Hunter, Of Virginia
A. o. p. Nicholson, of Tennessee, and Hon. Caleb
Cushing, of this State.
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FERDINAND MOULTON,
Attorney and Counsellor Mt Law.
AT IRVING HOTEL,
Washington, d. c.
Oct 7-3m
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ID OSEW GOD # n + = Ii -" ~ AAN0
II DESkS.--Wc have received from Paris one
case of fine Rosewood Desks, viz:
IL extra Regency Desks, inlaid
IL double fold do
IL square l6 inch do
IL do l4-inch, plain
IL do IL inch, lined
The above Desks fresh imported from the
ma uiacturer's, and will be sold Mt moderate
prices quality warranted.
A Boy wanted.
T. BASTIANELLI & CO.,
Importers of Fancy Goods. Jewelry,
Perfumery and Brushes, under Browns Hotel.
Dec
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NEW SILKS ARD DRESS MATERIALS
~ GENERALLY. The subscribers have just
received the following, to which they respectfully
invite the attention OF citizens and sCourners, viz:
Is pieces very rich brocade Silks
% do elegant Brocades for evening
IL do rich plain rcpt Silks, all colors
- do rich plain Poult dc Sole, for evening
Is do rich figured Poult de Sole
10 do rich black figured Silks
Is do plain black Gro de Rhine
is do colored and black watercd Silks
IL do elegant Lyons Velvets, all colors
so do extra fine French Merinos, do
rs do do Cashmere d'Ecosse
So do do MousseIincs de LANES
10 do rich plaid raw Silks
10 do do French Merinos, for misses
dresses.
Together with full assortment of Mourning
Dress Goods
Dec 6-ec4w HOOE, BROTHER y w.
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RY TELEGRAPH..

Later Grom the Cope De Verde lslsmds-
Capture Of = supposed Slavcr-saesmer
West Wind in Distress, go. f5s.r.tsfs. p Z
Bosros, December 2i.-The brig choctaw mr.
rived at this port this morning, bringing dates
from Port Praya, Of the Cape De Verde
Islands, to November IS. pa. 'araSF ~ I,Fsstaz
She reports that the American schooner Advance,
Of New Orleans, had been seized by Commodore
Gregory, of the United States squadron, on the
coast OF Rica, on suspicion of being shaver. -
/ The schooner had been placed under the guns Of
the American squadron, but the authorities at Port
Praya had given notice to the commodore requr-
ing that the captured vessei be again placed in the
has Dor. the ground that he had right to siezs
yessel in neutral port without the consent of
the authorities. $3.50
/, Commodore Gregory accordingly replaced the
vessel, but Immediately despatched the United
States brig Perry TO Bravo to obtain the consent of
the Captain General to capture her. r'.. s., s..s
At the date Of the departure OF the ChoctaY,
the return Of the Perry was hourly looked for.
Should the Advance be recaptured she would be
sent to Baltimore In charge of ealing master
Walker, Of the United States sloop Of. war Dale
was not on board at the time the vessel was cap.
tpred. Search was made for him on come vessels
in the harbor, and also for some specie which wac
supposed to have been secretly taken away from
the Advance. '.' g.. ,.. w.
The crew of the Advance are said to be Ameri-
cans. s., IL. .t.t' 10.
The United States sloops Of. war Germantown
and John Adams were at Port Praya, all we'll 8
The steamer West Wind, bound from New York
Tor Australia, put into Port Praya, October IL,
leaky in her upper works-she was repaired by the
l7tb, and sailed on that day for her destination,
passengers and crew we'll. 'f~, ''
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LITTLE BEAUTY.
Tickets only 81, and Packages for $l4.
$4,000.

A package of 25 wholes costs 1926.
We send certificates of same for sl4.
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LID GLOvES.-Gentlemen's black, colored,
N. straw colored, and white Kid Gloves. Sizes
from u to los, Of fresh importations and best
qualities. BY the dozen or at retail, at moderate
and uniform prices, at
STEvENS'S Sales Room.
Dec 22-eo6tif Browns Hotel
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NJ OTICE.-Ou Office will be closed on Sa,ur.
~ day, (Christmns day,) and on Saturday, LIST
of January next. Persons having notes due on
those days will please attend to them previously.
Dec 22-6t CHUBB BROTHERS.
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Mobensack's worm syruD.

| HE most safe and elfcctuai renoodN ovor d;sco-
- vered for the destruction of worms either in
that 1t can be given TO tho most tondeT infant.-
ne hundreds Of cures performed daily by this
syrup should satisfy OIL Of It's unprecod6nt6d vir
tues, as no parent Will be without Il after once
giving 1t trial. This syrup Is entirely yootablo
and not composed of Calomel, Wnrmseed ana
Castor OIL and called vegetable a. many are,
Dut - entirely vegetable, and recommended BY
the head physicians of tho country. and In al
cases where Il docs not perform according 10 the
recommendations, the money Is returned. I
would further say, do not lot your children 20 70
PISi,naggpre grave, when 90 pleasant and safe a
remedy isat hand, and ono that has never failed
70 give satisfaction in cases Of Worms or Bowel
9i pPl1hints. when your children arc afflicted
bloated stomach, fever, Sudden starring in theif
.leeP, then Y your time 70 use this romody,it boz
ing ioT sale by every respectable storekeeper in
!he county, ThereSou can obtain a pamphlet OF
It's wonderful cures, as well as Of tll
Hobensack,s Liver Pills.
55.ese Pilis Pe.ng composed Of roots and plants,
plant DC, congestion Of tho Liver Ia known a
exist, from an inclination 70 vOnit BEING Dtesei1f
bitter taste IN tho mouth, yellow fuTTed tongue,
a s;ISt INC skin hot and ths pulse full and
Let the afflicted attend 10 it in time Thcse niiIs
VIII remove all symptoms in two yeel,S,l As a
LeInale they are unequalled ia Distractions
sitner total or partial, they have been found of
inestimable benefit restoring the fanetfonal del
IpsIlgeInentS @ healthy action, Purifying the
d 6iSod and other fluids g TO esctuaiy put 10
hight al complaints which may arise from female
Irregularities headache, giddiness. dizzincsS B
sight, pain in the side, back, &c. a -
Free 25 cents per box, with full directions. n,
careful and ask for HoBENaAckss Iavra Pftys n
they are the only genuine, all others being a ba-e
imitation. Prepared at Hobensncs Labaratorv.
Asksfs.sA. +. Barnes, clarl,sbnfof ..To.sthll n
winters, bridgeport Smith e Co., PfnntvteTvf,.
SMITH q Co, fetterman @. DotsOn. West linton,
y. illiam Staggs, staggsvilles J, NJ. foreman,
ParkeTsburE 20. StpalH. AfiddlAl,nrr.a
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GLANCES AT EUROPE: In series of let
Uters from Great Britain, France, Italy, &C.
By HORACE GREEDY, Octave, Cloth, Price
One Dollar. This volume comprises the obser-
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or Worlds Fair in Londons complete descriptions
OF the Cultivation Of the Soil in different coun-
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the Great European Capitals sand graphic Sketch
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Rome. &C., written in the frank, straightforward
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Al more authentic, instructive, and amusing
Book Of Travels has probably never been issued
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Whoever would obtain n fresh. .deguerreotype
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We confidently anticipate very extensive cir
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MILLER'S HOTEL.

TIME large three story brick building, ON Main
Il street, a few doors east of the courthouse
Fairmont Marion county, Va.
This new and commodiOus house has been
leased by the undersigned, and is now ready for
the accommodation Of the travelling public. II Is
situated in the business part of the town, at the
corner of Adams and Jefferson streets, and about
fifty Yards from the cOurt-houselot. There is a
large number of chambers, all with ire-places, Of
convenient size, and arranged in the most COM
Portable manner. The whole house has been fit
ted up with the very best furniture, &C., in n
style not TO be surpassed by any hotel in Wos-
tern Virginia. The beds and Mattresses new
and of the best quality, and every convenience
required in the chambers as well as the parlors,
Sc, has been provided with an eye TO the COM
fort and happiness Of those who may visit the
house.
The TABLE shall always be supplied with every
substantial, well luxury which this, fertile
and productive country, and even the markets at
a distance, If necessary, can furnish, served up
in the very best manner, while
THE BAR will afford TO those who uso them
without abusing the Most Choice Liquors, such
as dark and pale Brandy, Cherry Brandy, Old
Peach and Monongahela, besides Wines of vari-
Gus descriptions and of good quality. Attached
to the establishment is q fine, -
LARGE STABLE, we'll stocked with the bost prov
ender anduttended by careful and faithful hester.
Persons visiting this active and thriving town on
business or pleasure. will find at
MlLLER's HOTEL, quarters the most comforta-
bic, and on terms the most reasonable.
MILLER g. BELEW.
Feb 81 lS52-lv
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SAVE YOUR MONEY.

HARLEs P. FREEMAN & CO., (Late Free
~ man, Hodges &co.I) Importers and Jobbcrs,
IA Broadway, one door south of Liberty street,
New York, have on hand, and will DO roceivin
daily throughout tho season, New Goods, direct
from the European manufacturers, and Cash
Auctions, rich, fashionable fancy Silk, Millinery
Goods. Our stock of Rich Ribbons, comprises
signs imported.
Many Of our goods arc manufactured expressly
70 our order, from our own designs and patterns,
and stand unrivclled. We offer our goods for mott
RIGA can afford.
All purchasers will find it greatly to their In
terest to reserve portion of thofr money and
make selections from our great variety Of rich.
Beautiful Paris Ribbons, for Hat, Cap, Neck
and Belt.
Satin and TaGota Ribbons, of all widths and
colors.
silks, satins, volvots, and Uncut velyots for
Hats.
Feathers, American and French Artificial
Flowers.
Puffings, and Cap Trimmings.
Dress Trimmings, largo assortment.
EmbTOideries, Capcs, Collars, UndersleeYcs and
Fine Embroidered Rcvetie and fIemstitch Cam
brio Handkerchiefs.
Grapes, Lisscs, TartlOtons, illusion and Cap
:, valcnsiOs, Brussels, Thread, silk and Llslie
Thread Laces. =.
Kid. silk, Sewing Silk, LisliO Thread MOrIno
Gloves and Nitts.
Figured and Plain Swiss, Book, Bishop Lawn,
and Jaconct MuslinR. IN n
= Enslish, French, American aud Italian Straw
feb25 IT, Hl ,lac.f Eis
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New thanking House
m WAsHINGTON CITY,

IN WAShlN1tON Stffs
TIME undersigned having been induced to em-
Il bark in the Exchange and Banking business,
n the City of Washington, ID. c., ayails himself
of an early occasion to notify his friends and the
public generally of the fact, and to solicit their
encouragement. His Institution will be known
as the " Bank of the Union,'' and from which
not dollar will be issued, for circulation, that
will not be representedby something tangible and
substantial in the shape Of Gold and Silver, Drafts
on the United States Treasury, Northern Ex-
change, or Virginia Bankable Funds.
BY strict adherence to a legitimate issue upon
such basis, IL viii readily be perceived that the
public are protected, and the bank itself made 10
stand on the surest foundation. This enterprise
is entered upon after the maturest deliberation,
and it is gratifying to know that it meets with the
approval of experienced and sagaciOus financiers
of New York, Washington and Richmond
In addition to the issue of notes for circulation
" The Bank of the Union" will collect drafts on
the Government, and on the principal cities Of
the United States, and will negotiate for the pur-
chase or sale (on commission) of State Stocks
Guaranteed Bonds of Canal and Railroad Compa.
MES, and other good securities.
%. Any business connected with the differen
Departments of the Government, in Washington
will be attended TO on liberal terms.
RO. II, GALLAHER.
Richmond, Va, Oefober, 1S51.-tE
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Oils, TaIlow, Grease, and
Ohio Mineral Paint.

3Q0BsAA.R RE ss MAcHINEEY OIL. Pries g
$500 gallons Do DO
in casks Of various sizes. 90
200 barrels boiled paint oil. 90 90
5000 gallons do do do =,
in casks of various sizes. 90 go
$50 barrels tanners, OIL Various kinds and quail
300 gallons in casks of various sizes Various
kinds and qualities, from 50 % 80 cents Per
so lions Tallow Grease, for heavy bearings and
coarse machinery, in barrels or casks, Of any
consistcncy required. Price cents per ID.
$50 Tons Ohio Mineral Paint, in barrels at the
lowest market price.
Machinery Oil, warranted not 70 chill IN the
coolest weather, and considered by those using
It equal TO Sperm oil.
Boiled Paint OIL, equal TO Linseed oil, other
than for white. as Fsse
/ am constantly receiving large supplies Of the
above named articles, and my motto Is, Small
profits and quick returns" mr. POM
SO Water ST., (under the Pearle st; HOuse,l
vi NJ ~ .
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THE ARCmITECT


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