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SNIDER'S WINES.

! I HAVE lately received from WAssIHoros MoR
| Il TON, esq, at bordeaux, well selected invoice
| Of the best Red Wines Of MEDOC, embracing
small lot OF each Of the very choicest growths o
that celebrated district. r..' ...t.r. ssrS -..n
This fact, and Mr.. Morton's we'll known high
standing, as also his good judgment in his seec-
tons, are sufficient guarantee that these w ines
will be found trial, all that bespeak for the IN ,
If property treated. W sfg .r# '5 .fu-t ..-a.
Among them 100 dozens Of the CHATEAU
LARlVEAUX,' which has already given such
great atisaction, from the Vineyard OF the Count
DU HAMEL. ." .'' 1921 s7." ~ .'".
30 cases, each 2 dozen pints, same Wine.
20 dozens rare .sCHATEAU ,MARGAUX,"
vintage OF ls47. The best Of the first class Wines
of Medoc .,
30 dozens s.HAUT BRION," of 1877 The fourth
and last Of the fret cIass Wines; of remarkable la
vor and delicacy. From the Commune of Psssac.
10 dozens "CHATEA LAROSE" OF lS41. The
finest of the second-cIass. From the Commune of
50. Julien Alfe 'lH r.r.l..aaa Ht.sA saEai
M 20 dozens s'MOUTON," lS47 or the second
class. OF the Commune of PauiIlac. A very su-
perior and favorita Wine. fi.+. ~ @r54 #H
90 dozens of the Gel bratcd "CHATEAU Co.'S
by many best judges ranked good as frst class.
Ibeg also to say, that in again prosec uting my
business, have received some invoices Of most ex-
celIent RHINE and MOSELLES Wines, Including
the ''SPARKLING SCHARZBERG," of 1876, and
two qualities of the "CELEBRATED CHAM
PAGNE" Of Meet and Chandon, which are I'M
surpassed; as well as some rare"A MONTILLA-
DO" and choice stock Of '.SA UTERNES,"
'.BURG UNDIES," Sc, sc.
Orders will be very thankfully received md deli
yered at Washington city. by Adams's express,
Wine Merchant, No rs Walnut street Phila.
May,S ...rs ........-.-
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DROPOSAL$ FOR CARRYING the MAILS
i OF the United States from the lst day of jan
uary, 1885, to the 30th day of June, 1854 inclusive,
in Illinois, will be received ut the Contract Office
Of the Post Office Department, in tho 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 $40. From JAG ksonvllle, by Manchester,
Whitehall, Carrolton, Kane, Jerseyvi vile, Delhi,
and Godfrey, to Alton, aud 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.
a.. m;
Arrive at Alton next days by 2 q. IN ..
Leave Alton daily, except Sunday, at p. m;
Arrive at Jacksonville next days by p. m.
The mail ia to be carried in preference to pas
ngers, 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 ngreeably to contract
The Postmaster General may annuI the contract
for repeated failures. for violating the Post Office
laws. Ho 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 1910, ILL.,
nois," and addressed to "Thc Second Assistant
Postmaster General"
For further particulars az 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. -I..... ,-atu-.
~.tl S. d. HUBBARD,
Postmaster General.
Posi- OrrIcs DEPARTMENT, Oct. 81, 1852.
Oct 22-law4w
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Post Once Department,

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the ad-
IN vertisement OF the 30th of September, 1852.
inviting proposals. for service the New Orleans
and Vera Cruz route not being in accordance with
the act Of 30th of August last, establishing the
route, the same ia hereby withdrawn, nd the fol-
lowing substituted in it's place. By duly cert.
fled copy Of the act above referred to. II 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 q ada pied to
purposes" Bidders will therefore govern
themselves accordingly. as. ..a#5 III ..
The vessels, however, to 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, ls45, and 9th June. l84S, below
referred to. ...rrAe.GE s. d. HUBBARD,
Postmaster General.
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.-- AUCTION NOTICE.

TNHE SUBSCRIBER respectfully announces TO
L his friends and the public that he has COM
mepccd the Auction and Commission busne on
HE own account, and offers his services for the
of every description Of real and personal property
upon the most favorable terms.
With an experience of twenty years in the 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 Bro. and Dyer = Mcclure.
he deems il unnecessary to say more than that his
| personal attendance be relied upon in all mat
ters OF business, and sales of any amount cashed
| without delay. 1854. ,,, .... .... ..t,.. ,
Until permanent arrangements can be made for
the reception and sale of merchandise on commits
sion. persons Wishing to employ an Auctioneer
will please call 1T the Office Of A RornwsLL, ESQ.,.
on D street, east Of 7fh, whore ] can be found
during business hours, ready and, prepared to
answer the calls of the public. Repeatedly,
| Juno 10--dH r, N. STRATTON,
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architects once, United States Capitol,


20 Fag8t 40" WAsHiSaroN, d. c., Sept. %, 1852.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
y Office until the 26th day Of November next, at
six O'Clock p. M, for executing the brickwork OF
the extension of the United States Capitol. ~.
The price to be stated per thousand, "kin count"
which price is to the cutting of all groin and
other arches and all jobbing; also, all tools sca
folding, rigging, 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. 'aF .
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 proposals. the suhciency
Of the said guarantors sureties to be certified to
by some person known to the Department Of the
Interior. g'" ls.sa,' ~ a'''
The right will be reserved Of accepting such bid
as may be considered by the Secretary of the Inte-
rior ~ most advanta geous TO Government.
Each bid to be sealed and endorsed " Proposals.
for Bick,cork Of the EItension Of ne United States
Capitol" Hs% ~s- ll.' 8sl gov '1@s.H 100.
The bids will be opened in presence Of such Of
the bidders may see proper TO attend at the De.
partmcnt of the Interior, on Saturday, the 9th OF
November, at IL O'Clock m. ~ A..L ~. . = "o..
-. ~ q tTa THOMAS u. WALTER, WI
Architect of the Extension Of the U. s. Capitol.
Sept 27-taw2m g4# #a' a..' sai...." A.'t
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.-The Old Red Sand
~ stone, or New Walks in Old Field. By
Hugh Miller. l2mo.
REPOSITORY Discourses on the First Epstle of
Peter, by John Brown, d. D. Svo.
Jane Bouverie, or Prosperity and Adversely, by
Miss Sinclair, author Of Modern Accomplishments.
Revsries of Bachelor, Book of the Heart, by
II, Marvel. Sixth edition. 12mo.
The Soldier of the Cross, by the Rev. DR.. Ley
burn. Second edition. ar'
The Broken Bud, or Remnisc onoes of Be-
reaved Mother.
For sale at low prices, by
GRAY BALLANTYNE, 7th ST..
Sept % (Union)
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NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPAH
Office No. 6S Hall street, JNep York.
Morris FRANKLIN, President; SPENCER 8. BENZ
DICT, Vice.president; PLINy FREEMAN,
.... Actuary. -...,..l., ....,-,s
THIS COMPANY conducted upon the mutun,
l. insurance principle, and also upon the princi
pie of leaving proportion of the amount of the
premiums on interest in the hands of insurers has
greatly extendedits business and profits, ana con-
ferred its benefits at the least possible and
lay to insurers. 2 Ill
Insurance granted to persons visitin California.
Its agency at Washington comprehendsthe tol
lowing officers: .. .I,..,. ~. ,t..-
VIM. Jones, NJ. D., mcdica lie xaminer ,nea cor
ner of and Sd streets. . u.'.,@5 ym,7HW
Peter G. Washington, agent, Apollo Hall Penn
sylvania avenue opposite Union Buildings.
June .u.a..a ~ mthf #.a .,.tHg 49,
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TINE LIFE AND CORRESPONDENTS OF
i JOHN FOSTER, edited by J. E. Ryland
with notices of Mr.. Foster as n Preacher and
q Companion. BY John Sheppard A new edi-
ton, two volumes in one, 100 pages; l2mo cloth,
81 IS. .....-. 3. ..s... - - 81.
ain simplicity Of language. in majesty Of con.
ccption in the eioquence Of that conciseness which
conveys In q short sentence more meaning than
The mind dares at once admit-his writings arc
unmatched. "-North British Repieto. aaa
YoUNo Mars Seventh Edstion.-
"No young man can read this work without pro.
fit. 1ts counsels not only safe, but have an
elevation and freshness which adapt them TO the
present times. They show an intimate knowledge
Of even the most secret springs Of human action.
II 10 not book OF mere declamation; the reader
will find il profound well lively. We noticed
the book with appreciation on its fret appearance,
and rejoice to know that II has already reached
its fifth edition Northern Christian Adcocats.
vol. lSmo., a5a pp.. with 2 cngravings; muslin
62f cents; gilt edge 81 cents. fs itsl &c..
For sale by ~ E!iLL -.... .
Sent % sa.. CUnion I 5i Seventh street. .
TlARIsIAN SIGHTS AND FRENCH PRIN
Il CIPLEs. seen through American speotacies
VOL, illustrated. go - f.,ai
LOSING Pictorial Field Book Of the Revolutions
| Part % sl-.s.. FRANCK TAYLOR.
| Oct 10 l.. In. .|Is f. 1
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.........., Dc Il Owls
Industrial Resources and Progress OF the
Southern and Western States,
In three large and closely printed polumes, small
type double columns; handsome print, paper, and
binding. Being digest and abridgment Of the
t,celpe uolumes of De Boio's Repie,p } Price $40;
or SO 80 per uolume.
n ESlROpS of supplying the large and contin.
ries Of tie Rcpieto in twelve volumes now exhaust
ed, and which it would require very large outlay
TO reprint, the editor has been induced to make a
selection of all the important and valuable papers
contained in them from the beginning, condensing,
rcarranging and completing to date, and throw
ing the subjects, after the manner Of the encyclo
puedias, into alphabetical order In this manner
everything of interest and importance will be pre-.
served in a convenient form for reference; and the
volumes will constitute the only repository for the
shelves of the library, of such Information, which
by means of the monthly numbers hereafter, will
always be brought down to date.
The volumes will embrace the gist of everything
that has appeared in the Reuie1o relating to the
Southern and Western States, Gan imperfect indie x
Of which will be found at the opening of the 10th
| volume TO wit:
Their History, Population, Geography, Stats.
tics; Agricultural products-oi Cotton, Sugar, To.
bacco, Hemp. Grains, NavasStpres, Sc, Sc. Man
of all branches. Internal Improvements COM
piete statistics of Railroads.; results, profits ex
penses, costs, advantages, miles in projection, con-
structien. completed, &C.; Plank Roads, Canals,
wealth and progress relative condition, whites and
blacks; Slave Laws and Statistics, management
and amelioraton of slavery; origin, history, and
defences Of slavery and slave institutions; the val
liable treatises of Harper, Hammond, Drew, on
! slavery, sc. Commerce the South and West in
all of its minute particulars, &c; together with
historical and statistical sketch Of each of the States
and cities; the domestic and foreign trade, re-
sources, manufactures, &c, OF the United States
the Census Returns from 1870, with the complete
statistics Of the Census Of 1850.
The volumes will be issued in September, Octo-
Der, and November, 1852; and orders are solicited
in advance, payable on delivery to merchants OF
to the parties themselves. -r ....
DE BOWS REVIEW, OF which this is condepsa-
ton, is published monthly in New Orleans, and
other southern and western cities, liz to lao pages
email print, fine paper and engravings, and treats
of all the great industrial matters relating to thu
Southern and Western States, and incidentally o.
| the North and the Union. Terms So per apnum
The volumes hereafter will be uniform with The
condensed series.
A few sets Of the complete work may be had Al
the office, in twelve large and handsomely bound
volumes. Price $40. Single numbers supplied tt
make up sets, and binding furnished on reasonable
terms.
Orders on commission merchants in cities Of
towns, payable sale Of crops, received as each.
49, J. ID. B. De BOW,
Editor De Bows Review,
lime 10 Merchan Exchanp New Orleane
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InteiIigonceFAnd Unlon.I
xHIRTsI sHIRTsi sHIRTsl

SHIRTsI sHIRTsi sHIRTsi
Anew and beautiful styles of French embroider-
~ cd Shirts, in pleasing variety. Also, large
additional supply Of Dress Shirts Of the finest quail
ties and most approved ma kerr, just received.
Shirts made TO order in the best manner and
latest fashion, and good t.guaranteed IN ailcase
Al w E's CHAS. II. LANES
to- Hat, Cap, and Gents Furnishing
Mar - Establishmsnt, Penn. av., near ~ St
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When it is not convenient to forward amount Of
order per mail or EXPRESS reference to a respect-
able New York house will be sufficient ANorders
will meet with prompt attention, if addressed
....,. ....= , WILLIAM MURPHY,
''..-' --' 263 Madison street, New York.
Orders will be attended to promptly ifisft at the
stores of Messrs. She'll Mott 20 of
Messrs. h. Jeroliman & Co., 134 William street.
N B. Business cards, embossed in colors from
came dies, at s 10 per Thousand ..-.. Nov %
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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 ac-
after it is over to all who order from me. I'D -
a. Address +. +. O'BRlEN,,
Oct 81 Agent, Alexandria, Va.
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SELLING OFF AT COST.

o.
LNROM and after this date we shall offer our
Il large and well-assorted stock at first cost,
embracing not only summer goods, but also sta
pes and fancy articies OF every description; such
Velvet, Tapestry. Rr"sSo'., rhrce ply, and other
Linen and Cotton Shirts, Table Damasks
Damask Table Cloths, Damask Napkins
Towellings, Sheetings, and Pillow Linens
Bed Quilts and Counterpanes
|, Floor Olcloths, Rugs. &c.
Together with every other article in our line for
house. furnishing purposes. ,.l
Our stock of drcss and other fancy goods being
to carry no strictly sammer goods over to the next
season, We say emphatcaily that all such to be
sold regardless Of cost h or value e. oru,
p. S.-We take this occasion to return thanks
to thOse of our customers who have promptly
responded to our call in the way of settlements,
and we trust that all others having unsettled &C
counts will do likewise.
July 3 ...-t-.s o. ........ II. b. & CO.
XATlNE sTORE.-JOHN IL. BUTHMANN,
wv Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between
and 9th streets, has received an invoice of red
and white French Wines, viz:
Chateau Margaux, Chateau Mouton, LeoviIle,
st, Pierre, ST. Julien lin quartsandpints ,Margaux
Medoc. + l IssIg.s.. - .a.a... =, 4. 49,.
Chateau Coutc tHaut Barsac Chateau. sauterne,
Also, an invoice Of superior London Brown
| stout, in pints. s 500 " ~ ~. ..."' ...".
My Olive brand Champagne having arrived at
New York in the ship vaucluse from Iiavre, now
expect daily to receive II, together with choice
assortment of Wines, Brandies, Cigars, sc. "."
Nov Is ." ''' ..
| nISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION OF The
~ Mississppi Valley, with the Original Nara
tives Of Marquette, Alloney, Membre, Hennepin,
and Anastase Douay, by John Culinary Shea; /
VOL, Svo $3.50.
The Forest, by the Author Of Lady Alice. sc.
Mems Wives by Thackeray. Appleton's Popu.
lar Library. .. a..... .,..IiuHnlr 81
Lives OF Wellington aud Peel. Appleton's Pop
ular Library. - ... ..',.....t ,t'
Manual of the Mollu.ca, or a Rudimen tary
Treatise on Shells, by 8. p. Woodward; vol
London. .. .Is.-..'. ,.I,-g. -
This day received for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
OctT Booksellers, near 9Th ct.
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KOSsUTH,s DAGUERREOTYPE.

~ a.- KOSSUrH'S DAGUERREOTYPE.
THE ADVERTISEMENT in the Baltimore Sun
i of the 18th, and the New York Times OF the
18th instant, by Whitehurst, claiming the credit
having taken the likeness of this distinguished in
dividual, is not true " ''"'
The only Daguerreotype which has been taken
in America of Governor Kos suth, was taken 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 others copies
Daguerreotypes Of Madame Puszky and other
distinguished individuals also on exhibition at
r.. -t ~. ..a. BENEFITS National Gallery,
Jan 26 Pa. avenue, near 7th street.
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HUDSON RIVER FIRE AND MARINE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.

sURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.
Office No. /, Iodd's Building, adjoining
Bro,on's Hotel, Washington City, d. C.
Capital BOO, 900, Gall paid in and securely invest
ed according to law.)
WILL insure merchandise cargoes DIV elings
wv household furniture and other property,
anyoherein this District the adj dining Staies on
the most favorable terms. ~".t'
The public may rest assn red that all losses sue
tanned by this company will be literally and prompt
ty adjusted at their Office in this city.
ISAIAH BLOOD, President
ALFRED NOXON, Vice President
p. J. AVERY. Secretary.
JAS. A. REQUA, Actuary.
SAML. b. HICKCOX, General Agent
Jan 12-dly "' ~ .. %
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SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK Of CAL
..t IFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO.
Oils OF EXCHANGE, in sums to suit, on the
ID Bank Of the Metropolis" Washington, and
upon every principal city and town in the United
States. Ea a,, F.I rHH IrEHNE sHE-.1H H0 hg|
Our facilities and arrangements are better and
more perfect than any other house in California.
Persona carrying or wishing to place funds in
California, will find it much moro safe and convc
nient IN taLe certificates of deposit from the
'"Bank of the Metropolis" as are always pre-
pared to cash them upon presentation. s.-,
Investments, Collections and Remttanccs made
on the most favorable terms. .n.t1. H lr
-. }. r. ROBINSON,
r. L. SMITH.
ROBINSON & CO.,
D 49,. Managers and Proprietoru.
July l6-TuTh&Satly
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9OKE, TAR, AND LIME on hond, and for
" saie atfks Washinston Gas Works.--Thc Coke
as fuel rivcs intense heat, and ignites almost
A. resdi(y Al charcoal. The Coal Tar 10 used
ebiefiy M paint for the preservation of timber,
iron, he. The Limebeipg highly impregnated with
ammonia, 10 of great value A. q manure, and lar
superior to the ordinary limo when uscd ior tna'
purpose
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War Department

OcroBER 20. 1852.
PROPOSALS. will be received until, and includ-
i ing the fret day Of December next, for the
following articles required on Lake Michigan:
$50 pieces. IA inch square, 80 feet long, hewn
white oak timber o. 800
$50 pieces do As feet long, do ...
100 pieces do 81 feet long, do
10 pieces, is inches square. go feet long, do
100 round white-oak piles, 80 feet long
5000 lbs II inch bolt iron, in pieces OF - or 10
500 cords Of good hard stone for crib ballast. no
soft or sand stone Each cord of stone to
yield 1923 feet solid measure. ..4
The foregoing articles to be delivered at New
One-third of the timber by the 3lst day of next
March; one-thrd by the 3Oih day of next April
one. third by the 3lst day of next May.
The stone to be delivered as ioliows:
One. third BY the sOth day of April next; one
third by the 3lst day Of May next; onc.third by
the 30th day Of June next. a,-1ay 'aiE .-.-
The articles. as delivered on these several spec.
fed days, to be measured and inspected BY an
agent OF the United States, and ii approved and
received, the quantities 30 approved and received
will be paid for according to contract price, less 10
per cent. amounts due, which per cent. will be
retained by the United States until the contract be
completed, when amounts 30 retained will be paid
to the contractors will be forfeited to the United
The hewn timber to be free from sap, spite, and
imperfections. n# ihyss- s5 w
Proposals for the same kinds Of materials, guam
titles, quality, and times Of delivery will also be
received for Black Lake harbor, Ottawa county,
Michigan. g1. .'-...~ L...
Each proposal will be accompanied with evidence
that the proposer ia able to fulfil bis contracts and
the Department reserves the right of rejecting any
proposal not satisfactory in all respects
: Advances on contracts caunot be made. but
payments will be made rs stated a.-- 81.
The places of landing materials will be pointed
ont by the United States agent on notice to him
by the contractor. On this account the contractor
10 not to be subject TO delay OF over three days
but such landing shall not be considered delivery
of said articles to the United States No delivery
will be acknowledged except in quantities and
times as stated, and in accordance with this adver-
tisement; until delivered. inspected, and received
all 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 under
the care Of the United States. No delay to inspect
and receive at times stated will be made or allow
ed on the part OF the United States. y
The proposals will be endorsed "Proposals for
Timber on the outside of the envelope, and will be
addressed to the undersigned. .-.
Col. Corps Typographical Engineers.
To be inserted in the Republic, Intelligcncer, and
Union. washington; Courier and Enquirer, New
York; Commercial Advertiser, Buffalo, New York;
Advertiscr Detroit; Commercial Advertiser, Chi
cage; twenty times daily, and then twice week
till December lst. 60.
Oct 2l-dsOt & 2tawtDoci =. -l------. - 80
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