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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-04-01

NOTICE.-JAs. A. HARRINGTON will con-
tinue the Cigar Business at the old stand with
an increased stock, where he would most respect-
fully invite the attention OF dealers and lovers OF
good Cigars and Tobacco, where they will find
large stock OF coed Cigars and every thing in tho
line at Northern prices. -
J. A. HARRINGTON
Corner of Main and 10th streets, Richmond.
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JAMES NJ. TAYLOR, Auctioneer.
mn 3l-itda
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SNIDER,S WINES.

/ HAVE lately received from WAsnIsoToN MoR.
Il TON. esq, at bordeaux, q well selected invoice
Of the best Red Wines OF MEDOC, embracing
small lot OF each OF the very choicest growths o
that celebra ted district.
This fact, and MIR. Morton's well known high
standing. also his god judgment in his selec-
tions. sufficient guarantee that these Wines
will be found trial, all that bespeak for tn.
If properly Treated
Among them are 100 dozens Of the CHATEAU
LARIVEAUX," which has already given such
great ction, from the Vineyard Of the Count
HAMEL.
80 cases, each dozen pints, same Wine.
30 dozens rare "CHATEAU MARGAUX,''
vintage OF lS47. The beat Of the first class Wines
Of Medoc
20 dozens "HAUT BRION," of Is47 The fourth
and delicacy. From the Commune of P.ssac.
10 dozens "CHATEAU LAROSE "uflSF. The
finest of the second-class. From the Commune of
ST. Julien.
90 dozens "MOUToN," Is47 OF the second
class. OF the Commune of Paliillac. A very su-
perior and favorit~ Wine.
20 dozens Of the celebrated "CHATEAU cos"
DesiOurnfl The choicest of the second class, and
by many best judges ranked good fret class.
business. have received some invoices of most ex-
celent RHINE and MOsELLE Wines. including
the SPARKLING SCHARZBERG. !" of 1916, and
two qualities Of the celebrated CHAM
PAGNE" Of Moet and Chandon, which I'M
surpassed; well some rare "AMONTILLA-
DO" and choice stock of '.SA UTERNES,"
BURG INDIES" &C., &c.
Orders will be very thankfully received nd deli
vered at Washington city, by Adams's Express,
Wine Merchant, No TO Walnut street Phila.
Nav
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AUCTION NOTICE.
rHE SUBSCRIBER respectfully a

rI'HE 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
With an experience Of twenty years in tho va
rious departments of Auction business, the last
four of which he has been personally known to the
citizens of Washington as the Auctioneer of the
late firms of Dyer h Bro. and Dyer & Mcclure,
he deems IL unnecessary to cay more han that his
personal attendance can be relied upon In all mat
ters OF business, and sales of any amount casbed
without delay.
Until permanent arrangements can be made for
the reception and sale of mere tndise COMMITS
sion, persons wishing to employ an Aoctioneer
will please call At the Office of RorsweLL, eco.
on d street, east Of Tth, where ! can be found
during business hours, ready and prepared 10
answer the calls Of the public Repeatedly.
june l9--dtf &. N. srRATTON,
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Poet Once Department,
nTTauro "a IS5s
NOTICE n HEREBY GIVEN that the ad

IN yertisement Of the 30th Of September, 1882
inviting proposals for service on the New Orleans
and Vera Cruz route no, being In accordance with
the act Of 30,h Of August last, establishing the
route. the same Ia hereby Withdrawn, and the fol.
lowing substituted in It's place. BY duly certi-
fled copy OF the act above referred TO. IL appears
that there is no clause la said law requiring that
the sesses 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, 10 be used in transporting
the mails on the Pacific line must be constructed
In accordance with the requirements Of the acts Of
Sd Of March, ls4S. and 9th June. isas, below
referred 10. =. ID. HUBBARD,
Postmaster General.
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DROPOSaLS FOR CARRYING the MAILS
i OF the United States from the let day of Jan
uary 1885, to the 3Oth day of June, 1884, inclusive,
in Illinois, will be received ut the Contract Office
Of the Post Office Department, in the city of Wash
ton, until the 9th day Of December, 1852, (to be
decided by the day folowing,) on the route and in
the manner and time herein specified, viz:
Route 4 .240. From Jacksonville, by Manchester,
Whitehall, Carrolton, Kane, Ierseyviile, 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 Breeze, instead Of Manchester and Whitehall.
Leave jacksonville daily, except Sunday, at II
a. m;
Arrive ut Alton next days by 2 a. m
Leave Alton daily, except Sunday. at p m;
Arrive at Jacksonville next days by 8 p. IN.
The mail is to be carried in preference to pas
srngers and to their exclusion, il required by the
size OF the meils Deduction will be made from
the mail pay for trips not run; and fines imposed
for those not performed ngreeably to contract
The Postmaster General may annui the contract
for repeated failures, for violating the Post Ollie
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 small Proposals for Route 4,240, lii
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 GER
tain routes in Illinois, &c.
s. d. HUBBARD,
Postmaster General.
Posr OFFICE DEPARTmENT, Oct. 81, 1882.
Oct 22-law4w
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.-Thc Old Red Sand
IN stone, or New Walks in an Old Field. by
Hugh Miller. l2mo.
REPOSITORY Discourses on the First Epistle Of
Peter, by John Brown, ID. ID. Svo.
Jane Bouveric, or Prosperity and Adversely, by
Miss Sinclair, author of Modern Accomplishments.
Reveries Of q Bachelor, Book of tho Heart, by
Tx Marvel. Sixth edition. I2mo.
The Soldier Of the Cross, by the Rev. Dr. Ley
burn. Second edition.
The Broken Bud, or "Reminiscences OF a Be.
rcaved Mother.
For sale at low prices, by
GRAY & BALLANTYNE, 7th at.
Sept % (Upon)
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NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPAN
Office No. rs Wall street, .Ner York.
MosRIs FRANKLIN, President; SPENCER s. BENs
DICT, Vice-presdent; PLIsy FREEMAs,
Actuary.
THIS COMPANY conducted upon the mutual
Il insurance principle, and alec upon the princi
pic of leaving proportion of the amount of tho
premiums interest IN the hands of insurers, has
greatly extended its business nd profits, ana
ferredits benefits atthe least possible and out
lay to insurers.
Insurance granted to persons "sitin z California
lowing officers: ....
VIM. Jones, NJ. D., medic a ie aminer NEAR cor
ner Of c and Sd streets. ..-
Peter q. Washington, agent, Apollo Hall Penn a.
,yvania avenue opposite Union Buildings.
June2
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When it is not convenient 10 forward amount Of
order per mail express, reference to a respect.
able New York house will be sufficient. All orders
will meet with prompt attention, If addr
WILLIAM MURPHY,
263 Madison street, New York.
OrderswilI be attended to promptly if left at the
stores of Messrs She'll & Mott 30 Wall street of
Messrs. H. Jeroliman & Co., 1874 William street
N. b. Business cards, embossed in colors from
same dies, Mt SS O per thousand Nov 25
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1J,HE LIFE AND CORRESPONDENTS OF
l. JOHN FOSTER, edited by J. +. Ryland !;
with notices of MIR. Foster as Preacher and
a Companion. BY John Sheppard. A new edi.
ton, two volumes in one, TOO pages; limo. cloth,
81 %. ;.. .... @... .. ...-.. e..
gin simplicity Of language. in majesty Of con
cepon, in the cloquence of that concisenets which
conveys in a short sentence more meaning than
the mind dares at once admit-his writings are
unmatched. NORTH British Rsuie,o.
YousG MANS CoussELLoR Seventh Edition
emo young man can read this work without pro-
fit. 1ts counseIs are not only safe, but have an
elevation and freshness which adapt them to the
present times. They show an intimate knowledge
Of even the moet secret springs Of human action.
II is not q book Of mere defamation; the reader
will find it profound well as lively. We noticed
the book with appreciation on its first appearance
and we rejoice to know that II has already reached
its fifth edition - Northern Chrisfisn AdUocafe
1 vol. l6mo., 252 pp., with engravings; muslin
g., cents; gilt edge 81 cents. .aa5..r, .a.r
For sale by ~ - ,.e.
~ INV GRAY AND BALLANTYNE, ,rr
Sent % Union .ans Seventh street.
DARIsIAN SIGHTS AND FRENCH PRIN-
Il ClPLES, seen through American Spcctacles;
l vol, illustrated. isI. ~ -. -N'.'- ..tl
Lossing's Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution,
Part IS ~. ... ...sa ..t. FkANCk TAfLoR.
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(Intelligencer and Union.l
SHIRTS, sHIRTsI SHIRTS

NEW and beautiful styles of French embroider
IN ed Shirts, in pleasing variety. Also, large
additional supply of Dress Shirts Of the fnest quail
ties and most approved makers, just received.
Shirts made to order in the best manner and
Iatest fashion, and good fits in all cases,
at ~ $3.50. - CHAS II. LANES
., 800. Hat, Cap. and Gents Furnishing
Mar az Establishment, Penn. av., near ~ st.
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MINORS LEDGE LlGHTH OUsE.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
BUREAU CoRPs ToPooRAPHIcAL ENdINEER

WAR DEPARTMENT,
BUREAU CoRPs ToPooRAPHICAL ENdlNEERs,
November 6, 1852.
VTlHE following is the law on this subject: "Io
l. wards the erection of lighthouse of granite
iron, or a combination Of both, on the outer Mi
not LEDGE at the entrance of Boston harbor, upon
plan to be approved by the Typographical Bu.
reau, a contract for the building thereof, to be
made with the lowest responsible bidder who shall
give sufficient security for the faithful perform
ance of the came, and the work to be executed In
strict conformity with the plan or plans approved
by the Typographical Bureau, under the supervi-
sion of such person the Secretary OF the Irea-
sury may designate, eighty thousand dollars"
Plans and proposals for the construction OF this
Lighthouse, in conformity with the law, will be
received at the office of the undersigned until and
including the 10Th day of next January.
The proposals can include or exclude the cost Of
illuminating apparatus; but the proposals will indi
cate the kind Of illuminating apparatus for which
the plan is adapted and the plans will exhibit the
position and dimensions Of the same, shape and
size of lantern. ..
J. J. ALERT,
Colonel Corps Typographical Engineers
Nov 0td&2tawtJan 10
Republic, Iuteiligenoer and Union, Washin gton;
Courier and Enquirer, and Express, Now York;
Boston Courier; and Baltimore Patriot, will publish
the above twenty times daily, then twice week
till 10th January.
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rOKE, TAR, AND LIME on hand, and for
~ sale at the Warrington Gas Works.-The Coke
az fuel gives intense heat, and ignites almost
as readily as charcoal. The Goa! Tar 10 used
chiefly as paint, for the preservation of timber,
iron, &c. The Limebeing highly imPregnatedwi with
ammonia, is of great value as manure, and far
superior to the ordinary lime when used for that
purpose. ..t... ~ ..t.-....,.I. ..l.. Dec29-tf
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MURPHY's
Self-seal,ng Advertising Envelopes No .Go3
Madison street, New York.


THE SUBSCRIBER, il soliciting the patrona gs
Il of all who may see this adve rtisemen mt, feels
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-
ny Of those business men who have used these IN
velopes, and to his rapidly increasing sales, as
proof of their excellence. The following are few
of the reasons for their popularity:
LIST. On the place occupied by seal a person
may have his name, business, and address con-
spicuously and beautifully embossed, colored or
plain, thus affording PERFECT SECURITY
AGAINST FRAUD.
Cd: he envelope cannot be opened without be.
ing destroyed.
Sd. Neither wa nor waters are requisiteto seat
them.
4th. Upon the miscarriage of letter the sealin-
cures it's immediate return to the sender, instead
OF being buried months in the dead letter Office.
9th. The envelopes re furnished at almost THE
SAME PRICE AS PLAIN ONES, with only the
additional cost of the die, which will last for years.
9th. Each letter mailed is a most effective adver-
tsement sure to attract the attention ofallhrnugh
whose hands it may pass.
The following is a list Of prices for dies engraved
brass, and OF envelopes Of the usual letter size,
either white or buff, of good paper, and made
above with name, address, &C.:
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Architects Office, United States Capitol,
WAsHINoroN, D. c., Sept. 25, 1852.

Architects ONCE, United States Capitol,
WAsHlNoroN, D. c., Sept. %, 1852.
CEALED PROPOSALS. will be received at this
- office until the Goth day Of November next, at
six O'Clock D. m, for executing the brickwork OF
the extension of the United States Capitol.
The price to be stated per thousand. kiln count y
which price is to the cutting Of all groin and
other arches and all jobbing also, all TOOLS scat
folding rig sing, and every thing necessary to the
execution Of the work. The bricks, lime. sand,
and cement, to be.furnished by Government
The successful bidder will be required TO furnish
approved security for the faithful performance OF
the work to the amount Of $4,000.
Each bid to be accompanied by guarantee
signed by two sureties. TO the effect that in case
the bid shall be accepted the bidder will enter into
contract for the aforementioned work, at the price
stated in his bid, at any time within thirty days
from the acceptance of the proposal; the sufciency
Of the said guarantUrs suretes to be certihec 10
by some person known to the Department of the
Interior.
The right will be reserved of accepting such bid
"a may be considered by the Secretary OF the lnte-
rior as most advantageous to Government.
Each bid to be scaled and endorsed /" Proposals
for Brick,oork Of the Ertenson Of the United States
Capitol "
The bids will be opened in presence Of such OF
the bidders may proper to attend, at the De.
partment of the Interior, Saturday, the 9th OF
November, vt IL O'Clock IN.
Architect Of the Extension of the U. 8. Capitol.
Sent 27-taw2m
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Orders for. Tickets and Shares and Certificates
Of Packages In the above Splendid Lotteries will
receive the most prompt attention, and an &C
count Of each drawing will be sent Immediately
after it s over to all who order from ne.
Address E. f. O'BRIEN,
Oct2l Agent, Alexandria, Va.
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Form for Bid ,ohere no change from ADDER
tisement is CONTEMPLATED bY The bidder.

81 (or we, the case may be) there write the
name names in full Of there state the residence
or residences 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, E.
quires in the time stated in the schedule contained
in such adver tise1ent, and by the following mode
Of conveyance, to witt Here state how il is to he
conveyed for the annual sum OF There write out
the sum in words at full length
Dated - (Signedl
The following is the form of the guara ntee,
which should be filled, the fret blank with the
name of the guarantors; the second with that of
the bidder; and the third and fourth with the be
ginning and terminating points Of the route; and
after being dated, should be signed by the guar.
aniors, who must be shown, by the written certih-
cate Of postmaster, other equally satisfactory
testimonial, TO be men Of property, and able to
make good their guarantee. This guarantee, SO
certified, should accompany each bid:
"The undersigned - guaranty that -,
ifhis bid for carrying the mail from ---to-
be accepted by the Postmaster General. shall enter
into the contract required by the Postmsster Gen
eral pursuant to such bid prior to 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.
1.-THE undersigned, Postmaster Of -, cert
fes that he is we'll acquainted with the guaranors
above named, and their property, and that they
are sufficient and able to make good their guar
antee."
Dated --. (Signedl
The bid should be sent under seal to the Second
Assistant Postmaster General. and the words
"Mail proposals- foreign mails'' 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 nnn-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 il 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 about the 18th Of Febru'
AIRY, 1855
ID. HUBBARD, Postmaster General.
Posr OrrIcE DEPARTMENT, Oct IS, 1862.
Oct 20 eo9w
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DJ-Prize tickets must be returned before they
can be renewed cashed
Aty- All orders from distance for tickets in tho
above splendid schemes will be promptly and
faithfully filed, and official drawings sent to all
who order tickets.
Address X. FRANCE GU,
Nov2 Managers, Baltimore, Md.
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KOssUrH's DAGUERREoTYPE.


THE ADVERTISEMENT in the Baltimore Sun
of the 18th, and the New York TImrs OF TIE
10th instant, by Whtehurs, ella inning the credit o.
having taken the likeness OF this disting ushed in
dividual, is not true
The only Dagucrreotype which has been taken
in America of Governor Kos suth, was take n in his
rooms at Browns Hotel, by Bennett, and the only
original picture in this city may be seen al his
Gallery. near Seventh street. All o,he copies.
Daguerreotypes of Madame Pulszky and other
disting uished individuals also exhibition
BENEFITS National alicry.
Jan 20 Pa. avenue, near 7th street.
HUDSON RIVER FIRE AND MARINE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.
Office No. |, I6dd's Building, adjoining
Bro,cn's Hotel, Washington City, D. C.
Capital 900, GALL paid in and securely invest
ed according to law
WILL insure merchandise cargoes, dwellings,
w household furniture aud other o. operty,
dnychere in this District or the nd Dining States on
the most favorable terms.
The public may rest assn red that all losses sus
tanned by this company will be literally prompt
ly adjusted at their office in this city. .-r0.,
ISAIAH BLOOD, President.
ALFRED NOXON, Vice President.
P. J. AVERY. Secretary.
JAS. A. REQUA, Actuary.
SAML. b. HICKCOX, General gent.
Jan IDLY
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SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK OF CAL
IFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO.
Oils OF EXCHA NC E, in sums to suit, on the
upon every principal city and town in the United
States.
Our facilities and arrangements arc better and
more perfect than any other house in California.
Persons carrying 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 We always pre-.
pared to cash them upon presentation.
Investments, Collections and Remittanccs made
on the most favorable terms
J. r. ROBINSON.
II. L. SMITH.
ROBINSON s. CO.,
Managers and Proprietors.
July l6-TuTb&Satly
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EnssEsxRCooR. GEoReK b SARGENT
COOK a. SARGENT,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
Corner OF Main and Second Strecte,
Davenport, fopG.
June30-dtf
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BROWNS HOTEL.

T.P. IL M. BROWN, PROPRIEToRs,
Pa. Avenue. between 9th and - h str cts
... wAsHIseroN, &C.
June l3-tt
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SELLING OFF AT COST.

SELLING OFF AT COST.
LNROM and after this date shall offer
l. large and we'll assor ted stock at first cost
embracing not only summer goods, but a so sta
Piles and fancy articles OF every description; such
Velvet, Tapestry, Brussels, Three ly.andothor
Linen and Cotton Shirts, Table Damasks
Damask Table Cloths. Damask Napkins
Toweliings, Sheetngs, and Pillow Linens
Bed Quilts and Counterpanes
Floor Oilcloths, Rugs, SC.
Together with every other article in our line for
hJuse fur nshing purposes.
Our stock of dress and other fancy goods being
much larger than we desire, and being determined
to carry strictly summer goods over to the next
season, we say emphatcaily that all such to be
sold regardless OF cost or value.
HooE. BROTHER & CO.
P.S.-We take this occasion to return thankn
to those OF our customers who have so promptly
responded to call in the way of settlements,
and we trust that all others having unsettled nc
counts " i'll do likewise.
JulyS II. d. & CO.
VHTINE STOKE.-JOHN H. BUTHMANN,
w Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between
- and 9th streets, has received an invoice Of red
and white French Wines, viz:
Chateau Margaux, Chateau Mouton, Leovillc,
st. Pierrs,St. Julien, lin quartsandpints, Margaux
Medoc
Chateau Coutet Haul Barsao Chateau. sautcrne,
Haut- Sauterne.
Also, an invoice of superior London Brown
stout, in pints.
Wy ODvc Orand champagne having arrived AT
New York in the ship Vaucluse from Havre, now
expect daily to receive It, together with choice
| assortment of Wines, Brandies, Cigars, &c.
Nov Is
nISCOvERY AND EXPLORATION Of THE
- Mississippi Valley, with the Original Maria
tives Of Marquette, Ailoney, Membre, Hennepin
| and Anastase DUuay, by John Culinary Shea; |
vol, Svo #
The Forest, by the Author of Lady Alice. SC.
| Mems Wives, by Thackeray. Appleton Popa.
lar Library. u
Lives Of Wellington and Peel. Appleton's Pop
uar Library. H.
| Manual Of the Mollusca, or n Rudimentary
Treatise on Shells, by 8. p. WOODWARD vol.
| London. ..H. ..trt...n .."
| This day received for sale by
| ... .I ." o.. TAYLOR & MAURY,
| Oct . booksellers, near 9th 81.