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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-23

PoRE.-Thls article has advanced from 81 to
s. per hUrirei. wi,a.a few days past. But liz
tle IS lu market.
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sNIDER,s WINES.

HAVE lately received from WAsHINoToN Mon
Il TON, esq.,, at bordeaux, a we'll selected invoice
of the best Red Wines of MEDOC, embracing a
small lot of each of the very choicest growths O
that celebrated district.
This fact, and Mr.. Morton's we'll known high
standing, also his good judgment in his selec-
tions, sufficient guarantee that these Wines
will be found trial, all that bespeak for them,
If properly treated. .. ...nl..
Among them are 100 dozens OF the CHATEAU
LARIVEAUX," which has already given such
great satisfaction, from the Vineyard of the Count
pU HAMEL.
80 cases, each dozen pints, same Wine. W
20 dozens "CHATEAU MARGAUX,"
vintage of lS47 The best of the first. class Wines
20 dozens "HAUT BRION," of ls47. The fourth
and last of the first class Wines; of remar kabe IA
vor and delicacy From the Commune of Pessac.
10 dozens CHATEAU LAROSE," OF ls47. The
finest of the second-class. From the Commune Of
ST. Julien.
20 dozens "MoUToN," Is47 OF the second
class. OF the Commune of Paaiilac. A very su-
peror and favorite Wine.
90 dozens of the celebrated CHATEAU Co.'S"
by many beat judges ranked as good first class.
beg also to say, that in again prosecuting my
business have received some invoices of most ex-
cellent RHINE and MOSELLE Wines, including
the Sparkling SCHARZBERG," of 1876, and
two qualities of the "CELEBRATED CHAM
PAGNE" of Meet and Chandon, which are un-
surpassed; we'll some rare "AMONTILLA-
DO,' and a choice stock of '.SAUTERNES,"
BURG UNDIES," &C., sc. ,f.s. la
Orders will be very thankfully received and deli
vered at Washington city. by Adams's Express,
Wine Merchant, No rs Walnut street PhiIa.
Nav " '.' '
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AUCTION NOTICE.

YJlHE SUBSCRIBER respectfully announces to
i his friends and the public that he has COM
mepced the Auction and Commission business on
his own account and offers his services for the sale
of every description of real and personal property
upon the most favorable terms. fr.r ....
rious departments of Auction business, the last
four Of which he has been personally known TO the
citizens of Warrington as the Auctioneer OF the
late firms of Dyer Bro and Dyer + Mcclure,
he deems it unnecessary to say more than that his
personal attendance can be relied upon in all mat.
tiers OF business, and sales Of any amount cashcd
without delay.
Until permanent arrangements can be made for
the reception and sale of merchandise on commits
sion, persops wishing to employ an Auctioneer
will please call at the office of A. RorHwELL, esq.,,
on d street, east OF 7ib, where can be found
during business hours, ready and prepared to
answer the calls of the public. Respectfully,
June l0-du a. 5. n. STRATUM.
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omce OF Oommlssioher Oh Fuohc b"huinSs,
WASHINGTON September a. 1897.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office until
Il 10 O'Clock a. m. on Thursday, the 4th OF No
vember next, for grading and paving with round
stone the carriage-way of Pennsylvania avenue
from 18th street west to Rock Greek; furnishing
and setting curbstone on each side thereof and
furnishing and laying flag foot-way across the
same at its intersection with the streets which
cross it.
TIE width of carriage way TO be paved will be
about "a feet. The stone to be used must not be
more than S nor less than inches in diameter II
ia TO be laid on n bed of rood gravel inches Deep
and well watered and rammcd Persons proposing
will state their price per superficial ward SQUARE
including the necessary grading and all materials
as well as the taking up Of the old cutters and flag
einc
r. NJ. v.,- .,,. ,. =
no h; WIN re- y; vi ao - ~ rue Sn
u'ioh anu 40 'eop' .no .op s IL, &c
ing dressed W ueNe:, uo nT pee iese 'ha
mr. ,o1' ,ong VIII oG So a.. u T. IA a. ue SO.
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Post Office Department,

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the ad-
IN vertisement OF the 3Oth of September, 1852.
inviting proposals for service on the New Orleans
and Vera Cruz route not being in accordance with
the act of 30th of August last, establishing the
route, the same is hereby withdrawn, and the fol.
fed copy of the act above referred to, it appears
that there is no clause in said law requiring that
the vessels for the conveyance of the mail between
New Orleans and Vera Cruz shall be - adapted to
purposes" Bidders will therefore govern
themselves accordingly. -. .. ..
The vessels, however, to be used in transporting
the mails the Pacific line must be constructed
in accordance with the requirements of the acts OF
Sd of March, lS45, and 9th June, lS4s, below
referred to. s. D. HUBBARD,
Postmaster General,
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Oct S-lawtFeb s : ... s.a..r. s-. :. .


PROPOSALS. FOR CARRYING the MAILS
Il of the United States from the lst day Of jan
uary 1853, to the 30th day Of June 1854 inclusive,
in Illinois, will be received at the Contract Office
Of the Post Office Department, in the city of Wash
ton, until the 9Th day of December, 1852, Ito be
decided by the day following,) the route and in
the manner and time herein specified, viz: ,.
Route 4,240. From jacksonville. by Manchester,
Whitehall, Carrolton, Kane, Jerseyville, Delhi,
and Godfrey to Alton, and back daily except Sun.
day, in four-house coaches; three Of the weekly
trips to embrace Lynnville, Winchester, Glasgow,
and Breese, instead Of Manchester and Whitehall
Leave Jacksonville daily, except Sunday, at IL
a. M; ....
Arrive at Alton next days by "a. m.
Leave Alton daily, except Sunday, at p. m;
Arrive at Jacksonville next days by 8 p. m.
The mail is to be carried in preference to pas
sengers, and to their exclusion, if required by the
size of the mails. Deduction will be made from
the mail pay for trips not run; and fines imposed
for those not performed agreeably to contract
The Postmaster General may annul the contract
for repeated failures, for violating the Post Office
laws. He may alter the contract schedule,
provided he allows pro rata extra pay for additional
stock in case Of Increased expedition No extra
pay will be allowed should the distance prove
greater than advertised. The proposals should be
endorsed email Proposals for Route 4240, Hi
nois," and addressed to "The Second Assistant
Postmaster General"
For further particulars as to the conditions OF
bidding, see notes attached to the late advertise.
ment for proposals for carrying the mails on GER
tain routes in Illinois, &C.
Sd. HUBBARD,
Postmaster General.
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Oct. 81, 1852.
Oct dw
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mURPHY'S
Self-seaiing Advertising Envelopes No. AGA
Madison Street, New York.

8,N o.
Madison Street, New York. .s.
TNHE SUBSCRIBER, in soliciting the patronage
i of all who may see this adve rtisement, feels
none Of that hesitation with which new article ia
brought before the public. The experience of
years has established their superiority beyond all
question and he confidently refers to the testino-
ny of those business men who have used these en-
veopes, and to his rapidly increasing sales, as
proof of their excellence. The following are few
ofthe reasons for their popularity:
LIST. On the place occupied by a seal a person
may have his name, business, and address con-
spcuously and beautifully embossed, colored or
plain, thus affording PERFECT SECURITY
AGAINST FRAUD. ~.N'ml@ 6a tasa E1El,
I'd. ihe envelope cannot be opened without be-
ing destroyed. .t...
Sd. Neither wal nor wafersare requisiteto seat
them.
4th. Upon the miscarriage o a letter the sealin-
sures its immediate return to the sender, instead
Of being buried months in the dead letter Office
5th. The envelopes are furnished at almost THE
SAME PRICE AS PLAIN ONES, with only tho
additional cost Of the die which will last for years.
9Th. Each letter mailed is most effective adver-
tisement to attract the attention ofalthrough
whose hands it may pass. =
The following ia list ofprices for dies engraved
brass, and Of envelopes of the usual letter size,
either white or buff, of good paper, and made as
above with name, address, &C.: r.,s.n,f ...a.
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When 1t ls 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
-..s ~. 'a.. WILLIAM MURPHY,
263 Madison street. New York.
Orderswili be attended to promptly if left at the
stores of Messrs She'll Mott, 30 Walstreet, or Of
Messrs. H. Jerofiman & Co., 1874 William street.
NJ B. Business cards, embossed in coors from
came dies, at 8 10 per thousand. Nov Is
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Tickets $20-Halves S10-Quarters So
Eighths 50 So.
Orders for tickets and shares and certificates OF
packages in the above splendid Lotteries will re
ceve the most prompt attention, and an official
account Of each drawing sent Immediately after it
is over to all who order from me.
Address E. OBRIEN,
Oct 81 Agent, Alexandria, Virginia.
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Form for Bid ,ohere no change from ADDER
tisenaent is contemplated by the bidder.

81 Tor we, as the may beg There write the
name names in FULL Of there state the residence
or residencesl hereby propose to carry the mail on
the route from New Orleans to Vera Cruz often
the Postmaster Generals advertisement for
proposals. the same, dated October Is, 1852, re-
qures, in the time stated in the schedule contained
in such advertisement, and by the following mode
Of conveyance, to wit: Here state how it is to be
conveyed for the annual sum OF There write out
Dated - Isigned.l
The following is the form of the guarantee,
which should be filed, the first blank with the
the bidder; and the third and fourth with the be
ginning and terminating points of the route; and
after being dated, should be sigred by the guar
antors, who must be shown, BY the written certif-
testimonial, to be men Of property, and able to
make good their guarantee. This guarantee, so
certified, should accompany each bid
hs bid in1 the that
be accepted by the Postmaster General, shall enter
into the contract required blythe Postmaster Gen
era pursuant to such bid, prior 10 the 18th of Feb
ruary next, with at least two good and sufficient
sureties, to perform the service proposed !"
Dated. [Signedl
Form of a Certificate.
"The undersigned, Postmaster of -, cert
ies that he is we'll acquainted with the guarantors
abvve named, and their property, and that they
are sufficient and able to make good their guar.
antee."
Dated -. [Signed.l
The bid should be sent under seal to the Second
Assistant Postmaster General, and the words
"Mail proposals. foreign nails written on the
face Of the letter; and should be despatched in
time to be received by before the Sd day of Janu-
airy next, which will be the last day for receiving
proposals under this advertisement.
The acceptance or non-acceptance OF the bids
will be determined by the 9th day of January next
The service is to commence with the trip nearest
to the fifteenth day Of February 1853; but if the
bidder shall not consider himself able or prepared
to put the service in operation on or about that
day, he will specify the day of commencement in
his proposals. The contract term will expire with
the voyage ending on or about the 18th Of Fcbru.
airy, 1855.
D. HUBBARD Postmaster General.
Pesr OFFICE DEPARrMENT, Oct. IS, 1852.
Oct 20-eo9w
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lU- Prize tickets must be returned before they
can be renewed or caehed.
NJ 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.
Address X. FRANCE Il 60,
Noy2 Managers, Baltimore, Md.
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War Department,

.....s..-.. ......,.. War Department, ....
e. #., OcroBER 20, 1852.
PROPOSALS. will be received until, and includ-
il ing the first day of December next, for the
following articles required on Lake Michigan:
$50 pieces. II iach square, 80 feet long, hewn
white oak timber "-.,
$50 pieces do IS feet long, do
100 pieces do 60 feet long, do
10 pieces, l6 inches square, so feet long, do
100 round white-oak piles, 80 feet long
5000 lbs inch bolt iron, in pieces OF IL or 10
500 cords Of good hard stone, for crib ballast, no
IL. n, soft or sand stone. Each cord Of stone to
yield 1913 feet solid measure.
The foregoing articles to be delivered at New
Buffalo, (Lake Michigan,) as follows,
One-third of the timber by the 3lst day OF next
March; one-third By the soth day Of next April !;
~ the Be- sa as ns1 oows
third by the slst day Of May next; one. third by
the 3Oth day of June next. ..g..
The articles, rs delivered on these several speci
fed DAYS, to be measured and inspected BY an
agent Of the United States, and If approved and
received, the quantities 30 approved and received
will be paid for according to contract price, less ~
per cent. on amounts due, which per cent. will be
retained BY the United States until the contract be
completed when amounts 80 retained will be paid
to the contractors or will be forfeited to the United
States If the contractor fail to fulfil his contract
The hewn timber to be free from sap, splits, and
Proposals for the same kinds of materials, guam
tities quality and times of delivery will also be
received for Black Lake harbor, Ottawa county
Michigan. .....#. .,.L-
Each proposal will be accompanied with evidence
that the proposer is able to fulfil his contract; and
the Department reserves the right of rejecting any
proposal not satisfactory in all respects.
=. Advances contracts cannot be made. But
payments will be made stated. .......
The places of landing materials will be pointed
out by the United States agent on notice to him
by the contractor. On this account the contractor
is not TO be subject to delay OF over three days
but such landing shal not be considered delivery
Of sad articles 70 the United States. No delivery
will be acknowledged except in quantities and
times AZ stated, and in accordance with this adver
tisement; until delivered inspected, and received
ali articles will be at the risk of the contractor and
under his care But when delivered, inspected
and received, they will be at the risk and undei
the care of the United States. No delay TO inspec
and receive ut tmes stated will be made or allow
ed on the part of the United States ...-
The proposals will be endorsed "Proposals io
Timber on the outside of the envelope and will b
addressed to the undersigned. .l
...sr Col. Corps Typographical Engineers.
To be inserted in the Republic, Intcliigencer, ant
Union Washington; Courier and Enquirer, New
York; Commercial Advertiser, Buffalo, New York
Advertiser, Detroit; Commercial Advertiser, Chi
cago; twenty times daily, and then twice weei
till December LIST.
Oct 2l-d20t & atawtDecl
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SELLING OFF AT COST.

SELLING OFF AT COST.
LNROM and after this date shall offer our
Il large and well-assorted stock at first cost,
embracing not only summer goods. but also sta
Piles and fancy articles of every description; such
Velvet, Tapestry, Brussels Three ply, and other
Carpetings
Damask Table Cloths, Damask Napkins
Towellings, Sheetngs, and Pillow Linens
Bed Quilts and Counterpanes
Floor Oilclohs, Rugs, &c.
Together with every other article in our line for
house. furnishing purposes.
Our stock OF dress and other fancy goods being
much larger than we desire, and being determined
season, we say emphatcally that all such to be
'''' - HOoE, BROTHER & co.
P.S.-We take this occasion to return thanks
to those OF our customers who have 80 promptly
responded to our call in the way Of settlements,
and we trust that all others having unsettled &C
counts will do likewise.
Julys H. B. & co.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by
~ the undersigned until the 22d day of Novem-
Der next at IL O'Clock, for filing up the northwest
corner of the square south of the Presidents House.
The proposals must be made for doing the work
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 ia about 200
yards.
The amount of earth necessary to complete
the contemplated improvement is estimated at
900 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. BRECKENRIDGE,
Agent for the Improvement OF the Public Grounds.
Sept 25-2aw .n....
| 7 IFE OF FRANKLIN PIERCE, by Nathaniel
| IL Hawthorne, with an authentic Portrait; price
| 81 cents. FRANCK TAYLOR.
Oct y
| DLEAK HOUSE, No. 8, by Dickens.
| II Blackwood's Magazine for October.
| Grahams Magazine for November
| Godey's Lady's Book for November,
Artbur's Home Magazine for November
This day received Cor sale by
| TAYLOR Il MAURY,
oct ~ BOOKSELLERS, near 9th at.
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CTRAW AND COCO MATTINGS.-We have
- just received, per schooners "Mary Jane" and
"Mott Bedell," an extensive supply OF Colored and
White and Fancy Canton Mattings of the follow
ing make which think will be found as good
as the country can afford:
49, S 4, and 6 4 extra Manning. All who pur
chased this make of US last season will remember
its excellence.
The same widths in rst-quality Gushing
This is a new kind, very good and cheap.
The same widths No. Goquoa, fancy. These
AIso, heavy stock Dundee Coco Mating. This
article s of great use for churches hotels halls, ga
looms of steamboats, and other public places where
there lie much of thoroughfare. 1t is indestructi-
BILE to dampness and will be sold less than ever Of
fcred before in this city. ..... ..-.-
Apl2 1886 #a. CLAGETT Il DODSON.
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SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK OF CAL
lFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO.

SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK OF CAL
lFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO.
Oils OF EXCHANGE, in sums to suit, on the
~ Bank OF the Metropolis" Washington, and
upon evory principal city and town in the United
States. .,s.a ..s- .-.... ... ., ....~..
Our facilities and arrangements better and
more perfect than any other house in California.
Persons carrying or wishing to place funds in
California. will find it much more safe and conve-
nient to take certificates of deposit from the
"Bank of the Metropolis" as always pre-
pared to cash them upon presentation. =
Investments, Collections and Remittanccs made
on the most favorable terms. ....
J. r. ROBINSON,
Il. L. SMITH.
ROBINSON & CO.,
Managers and Proprietors.
July l6--TnIh& Safly
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EsENEzEB Cook. GEORGE b .SAReRsr
COOK &, SARGENT,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
Corner of Main and Second Streets,
Davenport IONA.
June 30--dtf
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.g.. KOSSUTH'S DAGUERREOTYPE. .-
THE ADVERTISEMENT in the Baltimore Sun
i of the 18th, and the New York Times OF tke
having taken the likeness of this distinguished in
dividual, is not true aE e.. re. sss : ..s......
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 be seen at his
Gallery, near Seventh street All others are copies.
Daguerreotypes of Madame Pulszky and other
disting uished individuals are also on exhibition at
BENEFITS National Gallery,
Jan 26 Pa, avenue. near Tth al rect
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WILLARD's HOTEL,
Corner ofRenn. Aysnus sand l4thstrsst
WAsHINeroN, ID. @. rE
Janel3-tf HENRY A. WILLARD, Proprietor
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SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.
Office No. |, Iodd's Building, adjoining
Bro,on's Hotel, Washington City, d. C..
Capital 100000, (al paid in and securely invest
ed according to law.)
WILL insure merchandise cargoes, dwellings,
w household furniture and other property,
any,otere in tis District the einins t4ies on
the most favorable terms. ..t ,'.'.a ,......
The public may rest assured that all losses sus
tanned by this company will be literally ndpromps
fy adjusted at their Office in this city.
ISAIAH BLOOD, President.
ALFRED NOXON, VicePresident
P. j. AVERY, Secretary.
JAS. A. REQUA, Actuary.
SANL. B. HICKCOX, General A gent.
Jan l2-dly 20
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yoke, TAR, AND LIME hand, and for
" sale atthe Washington Gas Works.-The Coke
40 fuel gives intense heat, and ignites almost
as readily as charcoal. The Coal Tar 10 used
chiefly as paint, for the preservation Of timber,
iron, he. The Limebeing highly impregnatedw with
ammonia, 10 of great value as manure, and far
superior to the ordinary lime when used for that
nurpose. Dec29-tf
r--r---- Infellinence OF and uninn.l W.
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$4,000 Dollars!

.-. a.., $4,000 Dollars!
n" l Twenty Drawn Ballots.
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,
Glass z,
To be drawn in Baltimore, Md, Saturday. Novem-
. Der 81, 1852.
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BROWNS HOTEL.
TIP. & M. BROWN, PROPRIETORs,
Pa. Avenue, between eth and TIN streets
WAsHIseros,D.C G.
Junel3-tf ~
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sHIRTs, sHIRTsi sHIRTsi

sHIRTsi sEIIRTsi sHIRTsI
AJEW and beautiful styles of French embroidcr-
IN cd Shirts. in pleasing variety, Also, large
additional supply OF Dress Shirts Of the finest quail
ties and most approved makers, just received.
Shirts made TO order in the best manner and
latest fashion, and good fits guaranteed in al cases.
~ n CHAS. H. LANES
Hal, Cap, and Cent? Furnishing
Mar 20 Establishment. Penn. nv., near 4. ct.
GEOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL AC-
A1 COUNT OF JAPAN, from the earliest period
n which the Islands were known to the Europeans
down to the present time; by MacFarlanc, vol.
Japan and the japanese, with ~ illustrations; by
Talbot Watts, M. d.
Japancse Manners and Customs in the Nineteenth
Century; by Siebold. ID
Sicily, o Pilgrimage; by H. T. Tuckeyman
Brisied's Five Years in an English University;
pew edition, in I vol
6piohn's Rural Architecture; vol.
For sale by FRANCK TAYLOR.
Sepf4