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u
Il sON.-We have the pleasure of informing
the citizens and strangers of this city, George
town, Alexandria, and envrons that, after an alb
turn home the following named goods, il. our
department of the Dry Goods line; all of which
will be found to be decidedly the most magnificent
productions of their several kinds ever offered to
the public in this region Of country and the most
reasonable:
Elegant Gobelin Tapestry Rugs, which for beauty
and finish will be looked at with wonder and as.
constituent that such things can be produced by
the hands of man; they were the observed of all
observers who passed them to-day they
being opened.
cases rich Curtain materials, with all the be-
lodgings Tor curtains, at very low prices.
10 cartons elegant Muslin and Lace Under. Cur
tains, embroidered in application, unique raised
and rammaged or vine work.
Rich French and Swiss Oiled Furniture Chintzes
We shall be receiving by the next packets the
most extensive and best selected stOc of all kinds
OF Carpetng offered in this city ior sale be-
fore.
Such our facilities for obtaining goods in our
department, (Furniture,) that can confidently
assure all housekeepers in want Of any thing we
keep. that they can do far better by making their
purchases in our city than any other know of.
As we get all goods from first hands, and sell
them under about four-fiths the expense that
Northern retailers are under, the reason ia OBJ.
vious. All who would wish to feast their eyes are
cordially invited to our warcrooms, one door east
OF the corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th
street, and We will do our best to entertain them
at any time through the
Aug 2S-eo3f CLAGETT DODSON
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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 a
continuance of their patronage. Possessing, with
great experience in the 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
spect, will be fully sustained
Additions will constantly be made to the already
large and varied assortment of JOB and Fancy
Type, Borders, Rules, Sc, 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, now be-
ing executed by him, far surprising any thing yet
produced for the purposes of machine hand
printing.
They keep constantly on hand every article re-
quired in printing Office such Presses Cbases,
Gases, GaIleys, Stands, Furniture, Sc; all of
which will be furnished at manufacturers 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. & Fl. HAGAR.
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PROSPECTUS OF 1.-THE SIGNAL,"
a Whig Campaign Paper to he PubIished
at the City of Wnshinnfaa

at the City OF Washington.
Inc undersigned ID now publishing Wing
Campaign Journal, devoted TO the support of WIN.
FIELD SCOTT az President, and WILLIAM A
GRAHAM as Vice President.
TIRE SIGNAL" will be emphatcally National
Fress, designed for circulation in every section of
<hc country. The object of the paper will be to
"armonize the action, and promote the efficient
organization of the Wing party, as well as to diff
luce It's principles and arouse it's spirit and enthu
siasm.
1t VIII also furnish a convenient COMPENDIUM Of
&ILthe facts and documents bearing upon the case
tn'de by the respective parties and candidates a nd
preserve In a form for future reference a complete
'js'2fy OF the canvass. full index will be given
4" lHc last number, which will add materially to
tue permanent interest and value of the work.
The great popularity and success which attended
Tie Battery, published by the undersigned during
the last Presidential canvass, induces him retain
the same form and siZe in "THE SIGNAL"
''THE SIGNAL" is issued full. sized dou-
bic-royai sheet, printed good type. in quarto
FORM and contains a very large amount ofreading
matter.
The publication will be continued each week un.
al the election the results Of which will be given
IN full in the last number.
TERMS.
single subscription Observation-Disclosures. $50 sc
FIVE copies (beng at the rate of 40 cents
tor each subscriber) Observation-Disclosures. . 90
Fourteen copies (being at the rate Of SO
cents for each subscriber) .............. 5 90
ihIrty copies (being at the rate Of 49, cents
Toe each suoscrber) observation-disclosures. 10 90
flily copies (being at the rate of 80 cents
Tor each subscrlber) Observation-Disclosures. is 90
70 No paper will be sent unless the order is &C
conPanied by the money.
Alletters must be post paid. and addressed to
GEO. s. GIDEON,
Washin oton ID q
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SPECIAL AUCTION MOTTO

SPECIAL AUCTION NOTICE.
II N. STRATTON has located himself on the
u. south side of Pennsylvania avenue, corner of
Ninth street, lin the store lately occupied by c..
r. Byrne,) for the purpose of conducting exclu-
sively the
AUCTION AND COMMISSION BUSINESS
in all its varieties. The location is directly upon
the great thoroughfare of the city, and upon the
open space near the Centre Market; and the al
vantagcs arising thercirom unsurpassed for
the sale of every description of merc handise.
Personal attention given to sales of Furniture at
dwellings; also Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Dry
Goods, Hardware, Fancy Goods, Jewelry, sc.
received at the Auction Room, judicously ar
ranged and sold on the premises of the occupant
Real Estate and Stocks disposed of at public or
private eale.
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
euch as may wish to dispose of Libraries and
Works OF Art.
Consignmcnts are respectfully solicited, and
cash advances made whenever required
Sales Of any amount cashed without delay.
f. N. STRATTON,
General Auctioncer,
Penn. avenue and 9th street, south eide
Aug 5-df
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EOLIAN PIANOS.

4 FINE ASSORTMENT OF BOSTON PA
"A NOS, with or without the admirable Eoian
accompaniment, made by the old house Of Hallett,
Davis & Co., may be found at their New York
warerooms, 297 Broadway. Their southern and
western customers will be accommodated here
Prices to all customers the same as in Boston. A
fuli supply Of second hand Pianos. Pianos to let
Music at Wholesale and retail. Liberal discount
to the trade. GOULD & BERRY,
297 Broadway, New York.
o. Messrs. Gould & Berry are extensive pub.
ishers and dealers, wholesale and retail, in Sheet
Music and Musical Publications. Dealers in Pia.
nos or Music supplied on liberal terms.
July l-3mo
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Nfw pork ADVERTISEMENTS.
V,HoMAs G. sTEARNs, Oate. Chesebro,

J'HOMAs G. sTEARNs, (late, Chesebrough
Il and Stearns,) Importer and Jobber of Silks
Millinery, and Fancy Goods, l62 Broad way, New
York, has constantly hand a complete and
carefully selected assortment of Black and Fancy
Silks, Marcelines, Florences, Shaws, Ribbons
Embroideries, French and English, Grapes, Lisses
Silk Cravats, Gloves, Lace Mts, Dress Trim
mings, Bareges, Laces, White Goods, Hosiery
Linen Cambria Handkerchief, &c , &c. The un-
dersgned would invite the attention of his friends
and the trade generally, to an examination of his
stock.
THOMAS G.. STEARNS, l62 Broadway,
Between Liberty st. and Maiden Lane.
Aug 2S-3m
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MYER PHINEAs,
m q ri - Den n,

AHeTIcHh stetI Feh NnMHfacfUrer,
ID ESPECTFULLY calls the attention of his
IL friends and patrons to his Pen, called the
IMITATION QUILL PEN, which is unsurpassed
III ftexibility and design, being the most perfect
imitation of the quill ever made. This. together
with his new Double Elastic Patent Spring, New
York Commercial, Original, Bank Pens, Jenny
Limbs, Suavetor, and Extra Fine Point also, bis
superior, accommodating, and plain Holders of all
patterns, ivory and cocoa Letter Stamps, can be
procured at his establishment, No. llS William
street, New York.
As also by all the principal Stationers in this
city. Aug 2s-Th&SatU
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is NOW OPEN ON 18TH ST, ABOVE PA. AV.,
THE WASHINGTON EMIGRANTAND GEN
ERAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICE,
street, (Isinnd,) betDeen and 9Th street, east IF
the UindnniH.
A LII Foreign Emigrants (of whatever class,
n nation, or greedy in pursuit Of employment, are
requested 90 call and have their names registered
for situations: Citizens requiring help, male fc
male, by calling at the Office personally, or by
written communication, may have the opportunity
of securing IL Overseers, Walters, Porters, Coach
men, Farm Hands, Laborers, Cooks, Chamber
maids, Housemaids, Nurses, &c, may all find en-
ploymeut. Persons at distance supplied. All
letters must be prepaid to receive attention.
No office fee charged to newly al rived Emil
granite. Office hours from o'clock a. IN. until 81
p. m
J. THOMPSON GREHAM, Agent
Aug 10 So Tulm
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THE OLD ESTABLISHED LOOKING
GLASS WAREHOUSE OF 1894,

ID ICHARDS KINGSLAND, wholesale dealer in,
IL and manufacturer Of, Looking. Glasses, and
importer of Looking Glass Plates for House and
Store Windors.
Merchants and buyers generally respectfully
invited TO call and examine his large stock EN-.
bracng all the sizes and various styles now in use
in this country, from sic cent glass to the gorge
ousiy ornanented Mirror of fus hundred dollars and
upwards. June 26-3m
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VARIETY STOVE wAREHousE.

BARTLETT BENT, jr., No. 238 Water street,
ID New York, draler in Stoves OF every variety,
and most fashion Abe patterns; ships Cabooses, OF
latest styles and superior make. GAS OVENS,
of various Sizes, a newly invented article, com
bning the advantages of the old fashioned brick
ovens together with facilities for boiling similar
to the Range, but more compact, and less than
half the cost of the latter. FARMERS BOILER,
or Laundry Kettle, new article, for agricultural
or laundry purposes; size varying in capacity from
heating from to 60 irons at once. Iron Castings
generally, &c, &C. Descriptive catalogues for
warded, on application, to my address.
July 3-3n
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One Hundred Piano FOrtes.
II. GILBERT & cos

II. GILBERT q cos
Netc York Ware Rooms, 1893 Broad,oay, corner of
anthony street and opposite Broud,cay Bank and
Theatre
WHERE THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF
w Pianos aDith and ,cithout the celebrated I'm
proved Eoean. may be found-all of which have
the Metallic Frame, and are aoarrantsd TO stand
any climate, and giue entire saiJaction, and will
be sold at great bargains. BY an experience OF
ments, the Holean has been brought to perfection
attained by Others. Nearly two thousand Eoleans
have been applied for, and the demand lie rapidly
increasing. Elegant Boudor or Cottage Pianos,
convenient for small rooms. #. G. & Co 3 Pianos
admitted TO be superior to all Others otuing to
their trmness and long standing in tune. Prices
same as at the nianufGctory. Dealers supplied at
liberal discounts H. Wades and the entire
Boston catalogue Of music and instruction books
furnished at this store at wholesale.
HORACE WATERS, Sole Agent.
Constantly on hand an extensive assortment of
second hand Pianos in rosewood and mahogany
CAGES, varying in prices from $50 to $3.50. Sc
cond hand Eolean Pianos, from 5000 to $685.
grand Pianos, from $500 to 800. Prince &
Co.'s Melodeons, from $35 to $50; Carhart, $55
to $50 Guitars. from $40 to $75, Sc, &c:
Aug l4-3m
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CHARLES A. BAUDOUINE,
335 Broadxyay. New York.

Fashionable Furniture and Upholstery Mandatory
and Warehouse.
Importer Of rich Upholstery Goods and Bron yes,
such as Paris Clocks and Candelabras,
Mantel Ornaments, &c, &c.
LAS received by late arrivals a large and Gle.
IL giant assortment of Fancy Furniture, Paris
Clocks and Candelabras, Mantel Ornaments, &C.,
which will be disposed of at unusually low prices,
for cash or approved credit Aug l6-3m
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ITO DEALERS IN PLAYING CARDS AND
i STATIONERY.-Take notice, that at the Con-
gress Card and Stationery Mandatory, No. IS
Vesey street, New York, you can purchase Play
ing and Enameled Cards of every desc ription,
manufactured of a superior stock, and Of better
finish, and at lower prices, than 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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TWENTY THOUSAND GILT BLOCK LET.
l. TIERS of different sizes, for Signs, carved by
steam machinery. B. +. CRAGIN,

30 Nassau street, between the Poet Office
and the Custom house, New York.
The difficulty of procuring cheap and handsome
Signs is obviatcd 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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DREM1uM STRAWBERRIES. RuLnou,

DREMIUM STRAWBERRIES, BULBOUs
Il Flower Roots, Peonies, Rhubarb, Seakale,
Asparagus, and Patience Dock The present
being the proper period for planting beds of the
above, catalogues with prices will be mailed to
all applicants who enclose stamps. The collec-
ton OF trce5 is unrivalled, and an immense stock
will be cold the coming autumn
Prince's Nurseries, Flushing, New York.
Aug H-u WIN K. PRINCE s. co.
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BOOK NOTICE,

LIBRARY House OF REPREsESTATIvEs
August "a, 1852
A LARGE NUMBER OF BOOKS belonging
IA to THE Office yet out. The members Of
the House, and others having them in their pos
sesslon, are respectfully requested to cause them
TO be returned JOHN A. PARKER
Librarian House Of Representatives.
Aug 96 diff
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PAPER WAREHOUSE.
DUNCAN, LEWIS, and BARLOW,
No. l6l William Street, Ne,o York.
July 27-3m
SNUFF AND TOBACCO.

DETER LORILLARD, surviving partner OF p. &
i G.. Lorillard, No. ~ Chatham street, New
York, has constantly on hand and for sale Snuff
and fne-cut Tobacco of the very best quality, war
ranted to keep il any climate. full price current
sent by addressing above.
July l3-3m
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BOOK-BINDERS' BOARDS AND RUSSIA
LEATHER.

BINDERS BOARDS, from No. 25 to No. 60, nd
ID four hundred Skins Of Fresh Russia Leather,
for sale by the subscriber, at northern prces.
Also, five hundred Reams OF fine Printing Paper
"a 38, for sale at mill prices, without freight.
Inquire Mt the Republic office. J. GIDEON
MAY 90
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PEOPLES LINE,i
L.

PEOPLES LINE,i
From Foot of seventh Street.
p The Steamboat PHENIX con
eGGE5snFa5d.5 tinues to ply regularly between
Washington and Alexandria,
Leaves Alexandria at y, 80, IL, %, d! aud s..
o'clock.
Leaves Washington at 81, l0I, l2A, -, s. and
y O'Clock
This boat connects regularly with the cars both
to and from Washington by means Of regular
line of omnibuses, under the command of Com
modore Latham, well known to the travelling
public.
Passage on the boat cents; on the omnibus,
o. cents Passage for pleasure trip, up and do,cn,
only cents.
Carriages, wagons, carts and III kinds of freight
taken at the very lowest rates
July 81 S. SANDERSON Captain.
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RITTENHOUSE ACADEMY.

Corner Of Third street and Indiana arcnte.
TIVE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR will commcnc,
y on Monday, August 30.
o. c. WIGHT, Principal.
&. w, WILLARD, Assistant.
ID. L. SnOREY, Teacher of Greek and Latin.
II. +. COOPER, Teacher Of the Primary Depart.
mCut.
y f. GRoUx, Teacher Of Modern Languages
K GrBsoN, Teacher Of Drawing.
tircuIara may. be obtained by applying to the
Principal, or at the bookstore of William M. Nor
an & Co.
Aug l9-MWed& SattSept4
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SALE OF IMPROVED LANDSIN OHIO,
CEDED BY THE WYANDOTTS IN Is42.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that under the
" aut hority vested in this office, by the acts OF
Sd March, 1913, and 18th July, 1852 the unsold
portion Of the improved lands at UPPER SAN.
nth of March, 1912, will again be offered at pub
tic SAL, at Upper Sandusky, Ohio, on Monday,
the 9th day Of September next.
BY the provisions Of the net of 18th July, 1852,
the above lands will be offered subject to the mini.
mum price Of not less than two dollars and fifty
cents per acre, without regard to the valuation Of
the improvements.
Given under my hand, at the city of Washing
ton, this twenty eighth day of July, Ammo Domini
one thousand eight hundred and tiftytwo.
JOHN WILSON,
Acting Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
July %
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HISTORICAL Sketch OF THE ELEcTRIC

HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE ELECTRIC
IL Telegraph, by Alexander Jones.
Scenes and Thoughts in Europe, by George ii.
Calvert; second series.
The Laws Of Life, with Special Reference to tho
Physical Education of Girls, by Elizabeth Black
well, M ID. Price rs cents.
Arctic Journal or Eighteen Months in the Po-
lar Regions, by LieutenantS. Osborn, r. N. Price
% cents.
The Antiquary, Heart of Mid Lothian, Rob Roy
Black Dwarfnnd, Old Mortality. Lippencott's edi.
ton of Waverly Novels.
Practical Treatise on Business, by Edwin T.
Freddy.
Aug2 FRANCK TAYLOR
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COAL! COAL! COAL!

fTNHE UNDERSIGNED is now receiving his stock
Il of Coal, and begs leave to call the attention of
families and others DESTROYS of laying in their
Coal for the winter to the advantages of pur-
chasing at this time They not only put it away
dry and in better order, but they will be enabled
to purchase it upon better terms than at any other
period during the present season, Coal and
pains in selecting my Coal, and can confidently
recommend it as very superior article, which
will sell on as accommodating terms as any other
dealer south of Pennsylvania.
VIM. r. DOVE.
Aug l4-dlm [Inteligencer
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PIANO FORTE.

THE SPLENDID PIANO FORTE manufacture
A. by Nunns Clark, New York, for which q
PRIZE MEDAL was awarded by the Committee OF
Managers of the Exhibition Of all Nations at Lon
don. is now being exhibited at the National Hotel
in this city. The public are respectfully invited
TO examine it, July "a
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LAND AGENCY IN TEXAS.

'INfE SCBSCRlBERS, having been connected
L with the land offices of Texas for the last ff-
teen years, and acted as agents in purchasing
selling, paying taxes upon, Perfecting titles, and
giving general superintendence to lands, and
collecting debts in said State. respectfully offer
their ecrvi"es TO such persons may wish to en-
gage them.
Many forfetures are about to accrue from failure
to pay taxes. Claims otherwise good will be barred
hy adverse possession Of three years, that being
limitation. Owing to some Of these, among
other causce the best lands are in a condition 70
toe lost
Having made il our business to become aceuaint-
cd with all the lava relating to titles, and being
determined to attend diligently to all claims con,
hded to Us, We require in all cases an advance in
cash sufficient to cover the expenses Of investiga
ton; when thls shall be done, are willing to take
contingent intcres in the lands for attention and
services.
H. b. Martin,
r. d JOHNSON
GALvEsTow, August 7, 1852.
References: Colonel E. Allen, Attorney Gene.
raj; w. p. Ballinger, United States District Attor-
ncy, and y. q. Mills, Galveston; Colonel ] .
Riley, Messvs. Rice and Nichols, Houston; Co onel
II X, w. Hill, Thomas X. Price, esq., and Will
liam M Goodrich, esq New Orleans; Lucian Mi
nor, Louisa Court house, Virginia; and Texas Del
egation in Congress. Washington, D. C.
Aug 25-Tri- w6t*
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BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON RAIL-
ROAD.
Passenger Trains Run rs FOllows
$500 - k5k - -

sseN seE9 Ia ~ M
Leave Washington at 6 and n. m, IL. M,
and p. IN.
s. p. IN
On Sunday the I'd and Sd trains from Wash
ington, and the I'd and 4th from Baltimore, are
omitted.
Tickets and baggage che ks to Philadelphia and
New York can be obtained d trains leaving at
a. IN. and p. IN Passengerspi curing the same,
secure the free transport Of the" elves and bag
gage in baltimore and Philadelphia to the next
railroad station.
Communication tickets to Badcnsburg at s 13 per
quarter, will be furnished upon application at the
office. r. II. PARSONS
Ap 26-tf Agent
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FOT freight or passage, apply 70
EDWARD X COLLINS & CO.,
Moss Wallstreet,N N. Y.
BROWN, SHIPLEY CO.,
Liverpool.
E.G ROBERTS & CO.,
l3King 'sArms Yard London,
JOHN MUNROE s. CO.,
26RueNotre Dame des Victories Paris.
GEO. II. DRAPER, Havre.
The owners of these ships will not be account
able for gold, silver, bullion, specie, ewelry, pre-
cious stones, or metals, unless bills of lading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof expressed
therein. Dec