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SPECIAL AUC11or NOTICE:

SPECIAL AUCTION NOTICE.
t. N. STRATTON has located himself on the
II. south side Of Pennsylvania avenue, corner OF
Ninth street, lin the store lately occupied by G.
R. Byrne,) for the purpose Of conducting eIciu-
sively the ~ 2ags't
Auction AND COMMISSION BUSINESS
in all it's varieties The location is directly upon
the great thoroughfare of the city, and upon the
open space near the Centre Market; and the ad
vantages arisng therefrom are unsurpassed for
the sale of every description of mefch andise.
Personal attention given to sales of Furniture ut
dwellings,; also Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Dry
Goods, Hardware, Fancy Goods. Jewelry. SC
received Mt the Auction Room, or judiciously arr
ranged and sold on the premises Of the occupant.
Real Estate and Stocks disposed Of at public or
private sale. .F- #t' III
E. N. s. has for several years assisted at the
Trade Sales in Boston, New York. and Philadel-
phia, and he particularly offers his services to
such as may wish to dispose of Libraries and
Works Of Art "a. --..t.. me. .
Consignments are respectfully solicited, and
cash advances made whenever required. ... .,
Sales of any amount oashed without delay.
E. N. STRATTON,
General Auctioneer,
Penn. avende and 9Th street, south side.
Aug 6-dtf ......... ..... ..... .s -.
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FURTHER CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.

FURTHER CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.
SINCE THE NOTICE from this office of the 10th
- January last, which appeared in the newspa-
pers of this city, cautoning the public against re-
ceiving certain drafts purporting- to be those of
recently stationed at Santa Fe, New Mexico, a
third forged draft OH the .Quartermaster General
has been presented for payment. II is numbered
ll3, Santa Fe, N. M, lst May, 1851, in favor Of
Easton, Captain and Assistant Quartermaster.
It is known, from official advice in this Office,
that the only genuine drafts Of Captain Easton on
the Quartermaster General arc numbered from
to II; all of which have been long since paid.
Captain Easton having ceased to draw, there are
consequently genuine RATS of his now in circu-
lation. - %. ~. ... .s.,... .'...... .
By direction OF the Quartermaster General:
VIM. A. GORDON, Chief Clerk.
QUARTERmAsrER GENEaAL's OFFICE,
. WAsHINaroN CITY. February ID, 1852.
Eeh1d
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We want all our correspondents to send for
packages in the above magnificent scheme.
Do not fail to have at least one chance for the
$4,000. a. >" "" W"
1t is not necessary to hold prizes until the expi-
ration of the forty days. We will renew or cash
them Immediately after the dra wing.
Prize Tickets must be returned before they can
be renewed orcashed $3.50 +'t '. ~
All orders from distance for tickets in the above
splendid schemes will be promptly and faithfully
filed, and official drawings sent to all who order
tickets. ... . =. ..-a. ,..-.ss r..s ..E,1
Address r. FRANCE & CO.,
Aug27 Managers, Baltimore, Md.
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MILLIONAIREASSOCI OF CAPITAL
NOR the purpose of forming a company with
Il one thousand shares, of s. 900 each, for which
certificates will be issued paying ten per cent per
annum in return therefor, with safe prospect OF
doubling the whole amount invested, leach and all
specialpartners,) free from assessment and lia-
bility, under the Revised Statute of New York.
DESTROYS of having influential parties through the
entire Union interested for the purpose Of obtain
ing contracts with the Government to carry the
United States mail in steamers and vessels to and
from New York, California, the East Indies, Eu.
rope, &C., proposals will be received for limited
number ofcertifcates of shares of 81, 900 each. d.
OLIVER HOLDEN,
GeneralPartner land ChiefAgent of Company,
Z .,.. IL Wall street, Now York.
Banking and Commercial Housesin Europe and
the Americas, on application and investment OF
capital, will be appointed agents. .
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JUST RECEIVED,

NEW and elegant Spring Styles of Scarfs, era
IN watts, Stocks, Ties, Gloves of every descrip-
ton, Suspendcrs, Handkerchefs of silk and linen;
plain, figured and embroidered Hosiery of all
kinds; Umbrellas and Canes; with large supply
of Gentlemen's Toilet articles, such as Lubin and
Provost Extracts, Cosmetics, Pomatums, Soaps,
and best Farina Cologne; Brushes of every de-
scription; together with large and complete
assortment of Gentlemen's Furnishing articles, all
of the very best qualities, constantly on hand.
and for sale at reasonable prices, at
= .''.s '7'' .'-" ''. CHAS. H. LANES
Hat, Cap, and Gentlcmen's Furnishing
Establishment, Penn. avenue, near4l street.
March % ' .. ''.
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MURPHY,s
= : - y #.HH# MURPHY's
Self alin8 Advertising EnvslOpes, NO .263
Madison street, New York.


Self alin8 Advertising EnvslOpes mo .263
Madison street. New York.
TNHE SUBSCRIBER, in soliciting the patronage
l. of all who may see this advertisement, feels
none of that hesitation with which new article is
brought before the public. The experience of
years has established their superiority beyond all
question; and he confidently refers to the testmo-
nv Of those business men who have used these en-
yelopes, and to his rapidly increasing sales,
proof of their excellence. The following are few
ofthe reasons for their popularity; $780,. . a..
J list. On the place occupied by seal person
may have his name, business, and address con-
spicuously and beautifully embossed, colored or
plain, thus afording PERFECT SECURITY
AGAINST FRAUD. ',.r = .r-s' a .'ii
I'd. The envelope cannot be opened without be-
ing destroyed.
Sd. Neither wa nor wafersare requisiteto seat
them. ...,,... ..s-. .- . ....... :. ..i .....
4th. Upon the miscarriage OF a letterthe sealin-
sures its immediate return to the sender, instead
ofbeing buried months in the dead letter office.
Z. 5th. The envelopes are furnished at almost THE
SAMEPKfCE AS PLAIN ONES, with only the
additional Of the die, which will last for years.
9Th. Each letter mailed is most effective advcr-
tsement sure to attractthe attention ofallthrough
whose hands it may pass ,...t....
The following IL list ofprices for dies engraved
on BRASS and Of envelopes Of the usual letter size
either white or buff, Of good paper, and made as
above with nnnjB, address, SC:
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EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE
... rf ..s COMPANY, ,t.

OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.
Capital, S2OO,OOO.
THIS company was organized under the General
i Insurance law of New York, passed Aprill0-
lS49, and has been doing very successful bust
household furniture, and other property, on az IA
vorable terms MS any other resPonsibeCompanyi
this country. 49,.
The public are referred to the following letter
of the Hon. d. 8. Dickinson, Senator from the
State Of New York for the standing of the Com
pany: w
wAsHINeroN, March S, 1851.
lam acquainted with some of the officers OF the
Empire Mutual Insurance Company, located at
Saratoga Springs. New York, and know others by
character. The Company Tin the hands OF gem
temen of high character for integrity and bust
ness capacity, and cannot doubt that 1t Willie
prudcntly and successfully conducted.
- D. s. DICKINSON.
.s- Directors.
Isaac Fowler, Samuel Pitkin,
Geo Young, IT, Hermon Thomas,
H. H. Hathorr, VIM. II. Fleeman,
g. M Dawson, s. Samuel Corning,
Theo. w Sanders, Joseph Daniels,
p. M. Moriarty, George Clements,
Hon John II. Boyd,
ISAAC FOWLER, President.
II. ii. HATHORN, Vice President.
GEO. YOUNG, JR., Secretary.
WEI. Fl. FLEEMAN, Treasurer.
Applications for insurance may be made to &c.
WEED, agent, North street, CapitolHill
March Off
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CHUBB. BROTHERS,

bankers and Dealers in Stocks, Land War
ID rants, Foreign and Domestic Exchange
Drafts onIRELAND from Ell and upwards ,pay able
on demand, furnished in sums to suit. go 80.
Collections made, and Checks for sale on all the
principal cities. ~" II #.- '..
Government, State, and other Stocks bought and
sold on commissions. a '-t.. &c.. D."
Claims before the Departments promptlyatt
to. Remittances made at lowest rates in New
York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore funds, as de-
sired, for Notes Drafts payable in the District,
Alexandria. Va, and other southern cities.
Banking House, opposite Treasury Department.
Marl-if Telegraph d2wl
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STRAW AND COCO MATTINGS.-We have
- just received, per schooners "Mary Jane" and
"Mott Bedell, an extensive supply of Colored and
ing make, which think will be found as good
as the country can afford:
A., Sd, and 6 4 extra Manning. All who pur
chased this make of US last season will remember
its excellence. -!.. .5HG tss-.E. -a#
The same Widths in fret Equality "Yushing.'
This is new kind, very good and cheap. .
The same widths No. l Goquoa, fancy. These
lastare an entirely new style, and quite pretty:
article is of great for churches, hotels halls,
looms of steamboats, and other public places where
there lie much of thoroughfare. 1t ia indestructi.
BILE to dampness, and will be sold less than ever Of
fered before in this city. ..' ....a
Apl2 CLAGETT & DODSON.
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NJ OTICE.-Thc general estimation long en-.
~ joyed by the Perfumes issuing from the pre-
misses of LUBIN, having led to a variety of worth
less limitations and counterfcits, notwithstanding
the signature affixed to each label accompanying
the genuine article, nj. FELIX PROT, proprietor
of the Establishment LUBIN, has the honor of in.
forming his friends and the public that he has now
substituted for his former labels one of a wholly
different description, and that he hos caused to be
| man ufactured for his envelopes description oil
paper presenting, in form Of n watermark ,thcseal
of his house.
In order, therefore, to avoid deception, he re-
spectfully begs them to pay special attention to the
label appended to such articles MS bear the ma me
of HE house, and TO cntrust the execution of their
orders only to dealers of respectabilty or addrcss
them dIestIy to his premises No. SS Rue Ste
Opening to day in extracts-Helitrope, Gera
mum, Musk, Winter Blossom, New mown Hay
Jockey Club, Mousscline, Amber, &c, SC Sc,
with all the other choice articles OF the house.
| PARKER'S
Fancy Perfumery and Comb Store, under the Ma
| tional Hotel. Nov Saws
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ASTRONOMY, com
IL plete, with many engravings, in one large
quarto volume, London; comprising Plane As.
tronomy, by Peter Barlow, of the Royal Military
Academy; Nautical Astronomy, by Capt. Rater, OF
the Board of Longitude; Physical Astronomy, by
Sir John Hersohc; the Figure OF the Earth, Tides,
Waves, sc SC, by Airy, Astronomer Royal
Price 81 so. ..
Julyl2 .' FRANCK TAYLOR.
THE MORMONS, OR LATTER DAY SAINTS,
OF their rise and progress peculiar doctrnes pres
cnt condition, &c; by Lieutenant j. w. Gunnison
Typographical Engineers.
just published and for salo by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Aug 10 Booksellers, near 9th at.
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Whole Tickets $2O-Halves Sl0-Quarters $5-
..Ea.. .r.,.g Eighths 81 SO. u... -.
Orders for Tickets and Shares and Certificates
OF Packages in the above splendid Lotteries will
receive the most prompt attention, and an official
account Of each drawing sent Immediately after it
10 over to all who order from me. 'i'' N 3'' ~ .
Address a~ E. e. O'BRIEN, Agent,
Aup2l .. Alexandria, Virginia.
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NEW STEAM PAPER MILL AT May
LANDVILLE,
Near West Philadelphia.
THE SUBSCRIBERS beg leave to inform their
l. friends, and the trade generally, that they
have their PAPER MILL in operation, and are
prepared to furnish, short notice all kinds of
PRINTING PAPER,
ofany size or weight required, at prices from ten
to fifteen cents per pound. according to quality.
Orders addressed to the subscribers, Philadel.
phia post Office, willreceive prompt attention.
Feb l4-tfN r. G. & p. ii. WARREN.
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When il is not convenient to forward amount OF
order per mail express, reference to respect
able New York house will be sufficient. All orders
will meet with prompt attention, if addressed
WILLIAM MURPHY,
O., .,. 263 Madison street, New York.
Orders will be attended to promptly if left at the
stores of Messrs She'll & Mott 20 Wallstreet, or OF
Messrs. H. Jeroliman & Co., 134 William street
On M d;ea nj @ IN ner thousand Nov 25
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KOssUrII,s DAGUERREOTYPE.

THE ADVERTISEMENT in the Baltimore Sun
Il of the 18TH and the New York Times OF the
10th instant, by Whitehurst, claiming the credito
having taken the likeness OF this distinguished in
dividual, 10 not true.
The only Daguerreotype which has been taken
in America of Governor Kossuth, was taken in his
rooms at Browns Hotel, by Bennett, and the only
original picture in this city may he seen at his
Daguerreotypes of Madame Pulszky and other
dsting uiahed individuals also on exhibition at
d.. BENEFITS National Gallery,
Jang6 Pa. avenue, near 7th street.
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JNDESTRUCTIBLE JUVENILE BOOKS
i Printed on linen. with engravings, admirably
got up, and cannot be torn.
Juvenile Books Of every variety for all ages, and
School Books. .| 80
For sale at low prices By ..
TAYLOR Il MAURY,
Aug9 Booksellers, near 9th St
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RNsu FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,
AZ PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EvANS &
WATSON, No. SO Dock street, opposite
the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyhole Cover SALAMANDERS
Freand Thief ProofIRON CHESTS, warranted to
stand more heat than any other Chests in the coun
TOO now in use. They also continue to makcthe
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
We, the undersigned, were present, on the 18th
day ofSeptembet, when Messrs. Evans Il Watson
tested one OF their Salamander Fire Proof Chests
which time they consumed five cordsof wood OVERT,
commencing at A. M. and continuing until 2 p.
M making five hours intense heat, amounting to
a white heat. The Chest remained in the fire until
the next morning, when it was opened in our pre-
sence and all the books and papers taken out,
having been preserved entire. The above. named
Chest, together with the books and papers, may be
examined by calling atthc store of Evans Wat
son, SO Dock street. .. ....
THOs. HANsELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL L. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Messrs. Euans + Watson.
GENTLEMEN: Having been present when thecon
tents chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed to view, take pleasure in adding my
testimony to the professionally of the papers. No
mark Of fire was apparent on any ofthsm.
PHris tDRtiy Sept. ls, 1850. ' AANN'oA'
BALTIMORE, JuneIs, ls49.
Messrs. Exams f. Watson, Phi.adelehia.
GENTLEMEN We have much pleasurein recon-
mending your Fire proof Chests to the notice ofthe
saved books and contents cffectualiy after un.
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf, the Schuylkil, on the 9Th June,
lS4S f0oF''veFy Fe'P sUssEyir, & GI1L1Ns,
Cast and Wrough Iron Houses, OF all sizes an
patterns, made to order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Piro-proof
Doors for Banks and Stores, Patent Slate lined Re
frigerators, neutrality-suspicious. allotners, Water
Filters. Nov 30
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S64,7S0! g."
8 Prizes of 10000.
Lottery for the benefit of the
STATE OF DELAWARE,
Class F, for 1852.
To be drawn at Wilmington, Delaware, on Satur
day, September 25, 1852.
Is Drawn Numbers out of Is.
SPLENDID SCHEME.
splendid capital of. 1854 $50
do prize of............... 10000
do do .............. 10000
do do ............... 10000
do do .......-...... 10000
prizes OF. Observation-Disclosures. 5000
so do ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1000
397 do ........N...... 260
r.. T. r..
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JOHN WILSON,
Acting Commissioner ofthe General Land Office.

Il NOTICE
TO Pre-. emption Claimants and TO Lessees, Occu-
h pants, and Permiftees of Mineral Lands.
b Every person entitled to the right of emption
to any Of the lands within the townships and frac-
tional townships above enumerated is required to
esta bsh the to the satisfaction of the Regis
ter and Receiver at Saltwater, and make payment
therefor soon practicable after seeing this
notice, and before the day appointed for the public
sale, otherwise such claim will be forfeited And
every person having the right, under the act enti
tied "An act to create additional land district
in the Territory of Wisconsin, and for other pur-
poses," approved Sd March, lS47, lessees, occu.
pants, perttees, to enter to the extent of their
leases permits any of the lands within the
townships and fractional townships above cnume-
rated, and who entitled, under the act entitled
can act to reduce the minimum price of the min
eral lands in the Lake Superior district. in Mchi.
gan, and the Chippewa district, in Wisconsin"
approved 26th September, 1850, "to enter the land
covered by their leases, occupancy, and permits,
respectively" at the minimum price of 81 % per
acre; or, If covering more than one full section
entitled con the surrender of such lease or per-
NIT at the proper land Office, to purchase, If he
shall elect to do 80, one full secton at the rate Of
81 so per acre. is required to establish the to
the satisfaction of the Register and Receiver at
Saltwater, and make payment therefor a. soon as
practicable after seeing this notice. and before the
day appointed for the commencement of the public
sale Of the lands embracing the tract claimed,
otherwise such claim will be forfeited. Oh. -'
80 80 ,--. JOHN WILSON,
Acting Commissioner of the General Land Office.
July 30-lawl3w .a
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DY our agreement, bearing same date with The
ID above, Mr.. Snethen's interest in the American
and Foreign Agency ceased on the 3lst u!t. The
business Of the Agency will hereafter be cond ted
solely by the undersigned. Office south corner o,
Fifteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue, near
the Treasury Department.
AARON II. PALMER, at Wizards.
WAsHINdTos, January |, 1852.
Ian Q-wff
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TYPOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL AC-
VI COUNT OF JAPAN, from the earliest period
at which the Islands were known to the Europeans
down to the present time; by MacFarlane, vol.
japan and the japanese, with IL illustrations; by
Talbot Watts, M. d. .......-
Japanese Manners and Customs in the Nineteenth
Century; by Siebold. .....
Sicily, Pilgrimage; by II. T. Tuckerman.
Bristed's Five Years in an English University;
new edition, in vol. .......
Upjohn's Rural Architecture; l vol.
For sale by FRANCK TAYLOR.
Sent '.rs
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YDIA: A wOMAN'S BOOK, by Mrs, New
IL ton Crosland, author Of Partners for Life.
Just published in Boston, and for sale by .,
~. ..''.'. TAYLOR & MAURY,
Aug rs Booksellers, near 9,h at,
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OF the United states,

ny tho President or the UnltcO States.
TN PURSUANCE OF LAW, l, WILLARD
Il FILLMORE, President of the United States of
America, do hereby declare and make known that
public sale will be held at the Land Office at
SALTWATER, in the TERRITORY OF MIN
NESOTA, commencing on Monday, the first day
Of November next, for the disposal of the public
lands situated in the following named townships
and fractional townships, viz:
North Of The base line and tcest Of the fourth prin-
cipai meridian. ...
Fractional townships thirty-seven and thirty
eight, on the right bank of st. Croix river, and
townships thirty mine. forty, forty-one, and forty
two, OF range twenty. ..
Townships thirty-eight, thirty-nine, and forty,
Of range twenty-one. .'s ~.
An Island in sections thirteen and twenty-four,
in township twenty, and townships thirty-eght,
thirty-nine, and forty, of range twenty-five. -.
Townships forty, forty-one, and forty-two, OF
range twenty three. s... 49,. E...... . ~.
in township twenty-nine, and an island in section
four, Of township thirty, Of range twenty -four.
Townships thirty seven and thirty eight of range
Townships thirty-seven, thirty-eight, thirty.
nine, and forty, Of range twenty-six. :. -.
Townships thirty-eight and thirty nine, OF
range twenty seven. C+ 1850. 49,
Township thirty-nine, of range twenty-eight.
Lands appropriated by law for the use of schools,
military and other purposes, will be excluded from
the sale. ..' ''.'
The Offering of the above mentioned lands will
pc commenced on the day ar ,olnted, and Will pro-
coed in the order in which they advertised.
with all convenient despatch, until the whole shall
have been offered and the sale thus closed but the
sale shall not be kept open longer than two weeks,
and private entry or locations for land bounties
heretofore granted by any law of Congress for
military services rendered to the United States,
Of any of the lands, will be admitted until after
the expiration of the two weeks.
Given under my hand at the city of Washing
ton this twenty-ninth day Of July, Ammo Domini
one thousand eight hundred and fifty-two.
..'@''.' WILLARD FILLMORE.
BY the President:
JOHN WILSON,
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY, CITY
&c.. OF WASHINGTON.
THE copar tnership of PALMER & SNETHEN
i is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Mr..
Palmer 10 solely authorized to settle the concerns
Of the firm, and to receive all letters and commu
nications that may be addressed thereto or to this
Agency. AARON II. PALMER,
w. G. SNETHEN.
w AsuINaroN. October % 1881.
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ENTERTAINING BOOKS FOR THE
YOUNG.

BLOSSOMS OF CHILDHOOD; by the author of
ID the "Broken Bud;" l6mo. rs cents.
Bunbuiy's Glory, Glory, Glory, and other mar
ratives. % cents. .. ..
Commandment with Promise; by the author of
"The Week." sc; illustrated. rs cents.
The Listener; by Caroline Fry; illustrated. 81.
Infants Progress; by the author Of "Lttle Henry
and his Bearer" illustrated. rs cents.
Jamie Gordon, or the Orphan; illustrated. IS
cents
Rhymes for my Children; by Mary Lundie Dun.
can. % cents.
GRAY & BALLANTYNE'S
Aug % Bookstore, 7th street.
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F. s. EVANS, Ia, e.. FASr,
Late Chief Clerk Pension Office. Missouri.
LryANS ~ FAINT, Attorneys and Agente, op-
Il site Treasury Building, Washington, ID. c.,
give prompt attention to claims against the UNI.
ted States for pensions, bounty land, back and
extra pay, SC. Mr.. Evans will give especial atten
ton to rejected and suspended revolutionary pen
sion claims ..... ....
Highest prices paid for land warrants, and or
ders from distance promptly filed.
Refer to members Of Congress and ofiicors CT
the Government generally.
Iune lS-d3m