davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
FLANK ROAD -WAsUiNGTOrA ROCK
WILLIE TURNPIKE COMPANY.

fI'liE PRESIDENT AND DlRfIIDRS, with tic
Il majority Of the Stakeholder, have determined
b. cons,ructo on thisturnpikca Plank Road. running
from the city boundary on Seventh srcctto the line
Of the Districtand Nontgomcrycounty Mary land.
aud for that purpose will issue neto stock, 20 the
tent Of seven hundred and fifty shares, Of t,cent,
dollars each and have appointed tho undersigned
90 solicit and receive subscriptions to the same.
Books arc open AZ our office for tho purpose.
Five dollars each share is 20 be paid al the time
Of subscribing, and like amount every sixty
days until the whole is paid.
The advantages Of such n road 20 the city and
the property n the vicinity Of the road, must be
appa rent 20 oil conversan Mt with tssituation There
is bot little doubt that similar road will soon be
built, connecting this road with Rockville and
BrOOkville-the last in tho midst Of fine agri-
cultural country thus opening direct and easy
route from Montgomery and the upper part OF
Anne Arundel counties TO this city for the trans
portaton Of the products ofthat and the surround
ing country.
Plank Roads arc being most extensively con-
structed throughout the country, and have eperp.
tobsrt proved profitable investments, paying large
dividends 20 the stoc kholders, besides improving
the value Of property near them, and greatly in.
crcnsng the trade in the places through which
they pass.
a considerable portion Of tho stock has already
been subscribed.
Holders Of tho old stock in tho company arc onti.
tied to one share of netg stock for every ico shares
Of the DID, which will be issued 10 them on surrcn.
der Of the old certificates The new road will pro.
bably be finished in Ices than twelve months and
ready for travel The cost will be lcss than 4 s.,
900 II is thought II will pay dividend of not lcsr
than five per cent the first year after il IL finished
and the dividends will steadily increase
CHUBB, SCHENCK h CO.,
! Angus 9-difti Bankers, opposite Treasury.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
HOOf, bNU HEX q co.
Sept lift Union Alex. Gazettol

- MAST would call the attention Of the public
~. generally but the ladies particularly, to his
new and elegant assortment OF French Jewelry,
which will be opened to-day for inspection. He
enumerstcs in part
Diamond Pins and Rings, new and heavy stylc
scttng
Ruby aud Diamond Rings in great variety
Comedian Scale, surmountcd with solid gold
charms, ono very elegant and accurate like
ness of Henry Clay, which the ladies are i'm
vited TO call and examine
Massive Gold Bracelets, richly Enamellod do
New style Bracelets, set with Carbuncles and
Opsls
In Breastpins and Earrings he il confident hisas-
sortmcnt cannot be eIccllcd, consisting of every
variety Of Enamelled, Plain, Pearl, Diamond,
&c. Also, endless variety Of Cudpins, Chate-
lains, Vest, and Fob Chains, with other articles
usually kept at HE establishment.
The above goods have been selected with the
greatest care and attention from n ncw and
splendid stock and, rs they Of the richest style
and newest pattern, the subscribcris confident that
they cannot be surpassed July %
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
PROFESSOR GRoUx,s

French Class for Conversation g. Reading,
UtH be opened on Tuesday, the ian inst, at y. m.
rI'HE OBJECT or THIS CLASS IL to aid in
Il every possible way thosc persons in Washing
ton who desire 90 acquire accurate knowledge
Of French, and 90 learn not only Co read but 90
speak the language nucntly. Most persons In the
United States acquire their knowledge through the
eye alone, aud hence the number OF individual Il
here who read toiorably we'll, but do not compro-
bend a word Of French when spoken, or even when
read, by another. To such persons such Cass
promises very great advantage.
The members will meet at tho rooms Of Profca-
cor ID. +. GRoUx, a native Of France, who will di-
rect and sUpcrinicnd the exercises, opposite
Browns Hotel, where tickets may be bad.
REFERENCES:
FRANCIS MARxoE, esq, c street, between Sd
and 81 streets.
WIN. ;. DsRRIcg, esq, corner of aud 10Th ste.
Gen. n TowsoS, corner Of + and 18th SITS
Maj w RfcH, II street. between nth and 18Th
streets
JOINS WILSON, esq, 18th ct, between y & = sts.
Capt CSC. =. De Ia RocHE, Georgetown
Col. PETER FoRcg, 10Th street. near d.
Rev. JAMES RYDER.
Rev. w. J. CLARKE, corner Of 9th and " sts
Comm ANDREW HAHwoop, corner of 18th and
~ ats.
orrs c. wionT, Rittonhousc Academy.
Thomas CARasRHy, GEO. octs-d
INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE, for January.
The War in Hungary, by General Klapka. late
Governor Of Com0rn; 2 vols, London.
Man and hs Migrations, by X. g. Latham
Lady, Voyage Round the World, ~ Ida
PicifIer
Adrian, or the Clouds Of the Mind. by G. p. r.
James md NJ. X. Field; ! vol.
Nicaragua; People, Scenery, Monuments, 30.
by 4. g squier; 2 yols., Witt maps and Hlustra.
tious. FRANCK TAYLOR
Dec 81
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

HOOE, BROTHER & CO., Penn. avenue, be-
Ii tween It'll and Sth streets, have just received
and prepared to offer to the citizens Of the cities
of Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, and
the surrounding counties OF Maryland and Viz
gaia, full and complete assortment Of French,
English, and India Fancy and Staple Dry Goods,
of the most recent importations. They name
Very elegant Brocade Silks, dark colors
Extra rich Brocade Silk, for evening
Rich plaid Silk, new styles
Extra heavy plain Poult de Sole
Heavy watercd Silks, all colors
Real Irish Poplins, richly watered, all shades
Very iustrous black Silks, all widths
Superior wide coored Silk Velvets, every shade
French Merino and Thibct Cloths, great va
French Nous dc LANES, new designs
French Cashmere de Cosse, latest styles
Richly embroidered Chcmisettes, with sleeves
to match
Real valenoiennes Lace Chemiscttes and Cuffs
Richly embroidered Muslin Capes, Collars, and
Caps
Elegantly embroidered and lace trimmed
handkerchief
White embroidered Canton Grape Shawls,
from Sl2 to SIS
Velvet Cloaks and Mantillas, new styles
Silk Mantillas and visitcs also stylcs
Real Cashmere Shawls, long and square
Real Cashmere and Thibct Scarfs
Long and short sewing silk Mitts and Gloves
Bajiou's celebrated Kid Gloves, every size and
shade
Black Silk Laces, black and colorcd Silk
Fringes
Thread Laccs and Insertings wide and narrow
Muslin and Cambria Rulings
Muslin and Cambria lnsertings and Edgngs
Sash, Neck, and Belt Ribbons, &c, &c.
Together with many other entirely and dc
sirable goods, suitable for the present and APP
preaching seasons, to which weekly additions will
be made, 80 that purchasers may be assured offind
ing at all times during the the most fash.
ionable styles, at the lowest prices.
HooE, BROTHER & co.
Sept ll--if tUnion Alex. Gazettol
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
WIN. II. u. CUOSS.
.qlimneu and Cotnsellor al Lnl

WAsHtScTON CRY, ID. C.,
Practices in the courts Of the District Of Colum.
bia, and will offend to the collection Of debts aud
TO the prosecution Of claims Of every description,
including those for bounty land under the act Of
Congress lately passed Office in the City Hall.
OCtf
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
nASorNe AcADEnY.-FIRsT COURSE

~ Mr.. r. X. Liable has the honor to announce
60 the citizens II Washington, Georgetown, and
Alexandria, that his first coursc Of dancing lessons
Tor the season will commence on Thursday, No
vcmhcr q, nj his room over George and Thomas
Porkcrs grocery store. south side Of Pcnnsy vania
avenue, between 9th and 7th streets, opposite
Browns new hotel.
Days oftuition-Tuesdays Thursdays and Sat
urdays
All the fashionable dances will beintroduced
and taught. Oct 22-tf
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
-, FIRE pRooF CHESTS, for hooks.

HeNu FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for ROCKS.
~ PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EVANS x
WATSON, No. SO Dock street, opposite
the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Kcyhole Cover SALAMANDERS
Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted to
stand more heat than any other Chests In the coun
try. Also, Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS;
100 now in use. They also continue to max the
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
We, the undersigned, were present, on the 18th
day of September, when Mcssrs. Evans & Watson
tested one of their Eaamander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cordsof woodoverit,
commencing at A. M. and continuing until p.
NJ, making five hours intense heat, amounting to
n white heat. The Chest remained in the fire until
the next morning, when it was opened in our pre-
scnce, and all the books and papers were taken out
having been preserved entire. The above named
Chest, together with the hooks and papers, may be
examined by calling at the store of Evans Wat
son, SO Doc k street.
THOs. HANSELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Me,rs. Exams & Watson.
GENTLEMEN: Having been present W hen the con
tents of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed to view, l tako pleasure in adding my
testimony to the professionally of the papers. No
mark Of fire was apparent on any OF then np,v
PHILADELrHrA, Sept. 10, 1850.
BALTIMORE, June is, lS49
Hesas. Exams q Watson, Phi.adelehia.
GESTLEMEN: We have D.uch pleasure in recon.
mendng your Fire proof Chests to the notice the
public the purchased from you having
saved our books and contents etlcctuaily after
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf the Schuylkil, on the 9th of June,
RUSSELL GILLINs.
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made TO order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pire- proof
Doors for Banks and Stores, Patent Slate lined Re-
irigerators, warranted SUPERIOR to all hers, Water
Filters. Nov 80
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN.
SURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.

INCORPORATED IN April lS49, AND DECLARED A
pIyIDEsD oF25PER CENT. ON IL MONTHS BUSINESS.
Business Of the Company confined TO Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act OF Incorporation
100000.
Office No IS Camp Street, bettoeen GrarieT aud Com
streets, Neto Orleans.
This Pcrmanentfund to be invested as per char
ter for the benefit Of the policy holders, n bonds
and mortgages on unincumbcrcd real estate Valued
at double the amount loaned thereon and in stoc ks
of the State and of the United States government,
This company, being organized solely for the
protection of the policy holders and their families
against want and poverty, is in its operations a
great national benevolent institution, conducted
upon tho mostsecurc aud solid principles, and at
tording, for small annual sum, paid during Lie,
large and handsome legacy TO widows and chill
drcn after death.
All policy helders, whether for life or shorter
terms, who continue tho insurance till death par
tiripatc in the whole ofthc profits Of the company
Creditors can insure the lives OF debtors. A
married woman can effect insurance on the life Of
her husband, for the sole benefit and OF herself
aud children free from the claims o Il rcditors.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
UNITED SEATES AND
PACIFIC MAIL SYEA COMPANY.

ONLY THROUGH LINE FOR
SAN FRANCISCO, VIA HAVANA AND
CHAGRES.
On TUESDAY, Feb. "a, at >, p. m
The Splendid Double Engine Steamship
GEORGIA..
Onequaed in her accommodations and speed.
Three Thousand Tins.
ID. ID PORTER, U. 5. N, Commander
1IFs WILL SAIL ON TUESDAY, Feb "a
-an1Hn1k at precisely two o'clock, D. m, from
her pier at the foot Of Warren street, North
River, with the Government mails for Chasrcs
connecting with the iavorite United States Mail
Steamship
NORTHERNER,
to sail, without any delay, for San Francisco on
the arrival OF the passengers and mails at Panama
For passage and freight. apply at the office III
West street, foot of Warren street, North River.
n Bills OF lading signed at the office on the
morning Of sailing
Feb I2-ts
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
TO PRINTERS.

TYPE, PRESSES, AND EVERY MATERIAL
L NECESSARY FOR FURNISHING NEWS
PAPER, BOOK, AND JOB OFFICES, can al
Ways be had at the long established BALTIMORE
TyPE FOUNDRY, Bank Lane, adjoining Barnums
City Hotel greatly reduced rates, on six months'
creditor approved notes, or aliberaldiscount all
'nu,cd he mi ie maid
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19

ID Lnw, will attend promptly TO any business n
bis profession in the city Of Richmond, (incudinp
case. in the Appellate aud Federal Courts) and
burg.
% Office No. 3, Law Buildings, Richmond
Virginia. Aug 6-tf
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
Mrs. CHohTE's MILLINERY AND FAN
wi cN store. Eomr-nIld- nh IC sircct. ne n

Pcpnsy lNnnia Avcpue.-Mrs. 4. keeps con
stanty on hand very large assortment Of Mill
merry Goods, BOnnets, aud Dross Cape, made 10 or
der. She IL confident that her Bonnots cannot be
surpassed by any other establishment in this city.
Her Fancy and Trimming Articles well select
CD and every cscrtiOn IL used 10 give satsfsction.
Christmas and New Yoar's Presents of superior
quality. Fairs supplied at liberal discount. Don I
forget q street, ono house north of Pcnnsylvsnia
avenue. Dec 22-du
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
lIrINE sTONE.- IOnN n- RrTuMANN.

w Pennsylvania avenue. south side, between
a. and 9th streets has received an invoice # rcd
and white French Wines, viz:
Chateau Margaux, Chateau MoUton, Leoyirle,
81 Pierre, St Julien, la quarts and pints, MargauI
Medoc.
Chateau Coutct liaut BarBsc, Cbatea U. Sautsrno,
Ilaut Sautcrnc.
Alec, an invOi.r Of superior London Brown
stout, in pints
My Olive brand Champagne having arrived at
New York in the chip Yauciusc from liavrc, now
expect daily 10 receive u, together with n choice
assortment OF Wines, Brandies, Cigars, &c.
Nov Is
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
ALEXANDRIA boat.

= The favoritc steamer G EORGE
SeSSy ,.y4S1 WASHINGTON will depart al
the following hours A coach
connects with the boat in Washington Boats
fare ~ cents Coach fare 8, cents
The coach will leave the Capitol for tho boat at
+, -, lli,2
Lcavcs Alexandria ats, y, Il3.2l.
Leaves Washington NJ -, 10, ~ 81
FEB I'D JOB CORSON, Captain.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
PRICES OF TYPE.

And larger sizes at equally low prices.
Fancy letter Of every description Combination
Borders, Flower & uts, and Ornaments in great va
riety
Wood letter Of every description. from to rs
lines Plea, at manufacturers prices.
Smith, Washington, and Power Presses, Of tho
GLOWING sizes and prices, viz:
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19

EDWARD X COLLINS & CO.,
No so Wallstreet, N. Y.
BROWN ,SHIPLEY & CO.,
Liverpool.
T.. q ROBERTS & Co.
Kings Arms Yard London
JOHN MUNROE & CO.
20 Rue Notre Dame des Victories Paris
GEO. II. DRAPER Havrc
for freight or passage, applyto
ihfowners Of these ships willnot be account
eoie Tor gold silver bullion, specie jewery pre-
cIous stones metals unless billsof ladin are
signed therefor, and theyalue Their eof c xpressed
thcTelh. Dec
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
FOR LIVERPOOL.

FOR LIVERPOOL.
- United States mail steamship PA
~ - ClFlC, Captain Ezra Nye-This
steamer will depart with the United
states mails for Europe positively Saturday,
February 2lst, 1852, at u O'Clock, NJ, from her
berth, At the foot of Canal street
no berth secured till paid for
fortreight or passage, having uncquallcd &C
comm0daiions for elegance and com fort. apply TO
EDWARD X. COLLINS & Co.
SO Wall street. n. Y
The steamship ATLANTIC will succeed the
PACIFIC, and sail on March 9TH.
FEB I1-tFcb2I
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
b C-ATHE SAFE AVID connopr-

slX Gus steamer COLUMBIA, Capt.
HARPEa, having recently been
placed n fret rate order, will resume her trps be-
tween Baltimoresnd this District on SATURDAY,
the let March, leaving Commerce street wharf,
Baltimore, at O'Clock in the afternoon a nd the
came hour on every succeeding Saturday during
the season; and returning, will leave Rilcy's
wharf, Washin gtOn, at 6o'clock and Alerandria
At O'Clock every WEDNESDAY morning. touch
ing az the diderentia ndings on he POtomacriyer,
usual.
For freight Or passage apply TO thcCaptainon
board, or 10 the follovin 2 agents.
CHARLES WORTHlNGTON, Bait.
J. J. WHEAT & BRO, Alexandra.
Y. PICkREL & co, Georgetown.
THOMAS u. RILEY, washin gton.
Feb2s-tf
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19

JRUsrEEs.
John Hagan Samuel Stewart
Peter Conrey,jr. Henry $. Buokncr
Robert !. Ward John 3. Allison
Isaac Johnson WIN. T.. LcycriCh
Joseph Walker Edward sparrow
Maunscl white
PETER tONREy,Ir., Prcstdcnt Board Of Trustee
DtRECToHC.
Joseph ". stanton Geo. w Smith
John l.. Lewis Junius Bcbce
y. e.. Hall NJ VI. Cohen
John l.. Safiarans Edw. Jcnncr Cor
r.. W ScWcll A. Van Bibbcr
Cornelius Fcllowcs William n. White
J. MDrxan Hall Thco. II. McCalcb
=. N. Barton u. VI. Norman
Andrew Carr G.. e. Sncthcn.
IouN IIASAN. Prcsidcntof the Company
low. JESNga COKE, Wee President
A. J. WEDprHnURF, NJ. ID. Medical Board OF
TuonAH HUET, VI. ID. 4 Consultation
H. G.. HEAHTT, ACtUary.
p. l.. Coon, Attorney.
RICHARD BEfN, VI D., No. 27i Magazine street.
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office daily
from - 20 2O'clOck, p. m.
by the Charter only . s. oOoistskcn on alingle
life.
~ This Company is prepared TO entertain APP
phcatons for Life Insurance, and issue Policies on
all sound and healthy White persons and Ncgroca,
az the Table Of Rates established by the Board,
which re- lees than the rates charged by the New
York and London offices, and withoutthcir rcstric-
tons 10 residence in tho South. BY the charter,
Dividends Of Profits arc declared annually, ana
thc profits draw interest, and can made availa-
bic nj once to the extent of two. thirds of their
amount where the party hss paid his premiums In
full.
~ California Permits al New York aud London
Rates. Prospc,tus, Table Of Rates and all inior-
nation ne 20 Life Insurance, and all papers ncccs-
sary 10 effect Insurance can be had at the office II
the Company.
" Office hours, a. m. TO p. IN
August by
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
HUDSON RIVER FIRE AND MARINE IN
SURANCE COMPANY or NEW YORK.
MATTHEW sr. CLAIR CLARKE bas re-

vi opened an office for the transaction Of Law and
agency Dusincss ou y street, near the Department
OF the loteriOr aud nearly in Of WIZARDS Bo-
fal, where he byards Dec l-dam
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
FOR MOUNT VERNON AND FORT WASH

FOR MOUNT VERNON AND FORT WASH
1NGTON.
rare, round trip, 81. From Alexandria as
cents. Children half price.
The boat will return 10 Wash
$3.50 ington at O'Clock y. "a The
swift new steamers GEORGE
WASHINGTON or THOMAS COLLYER will
leave Warrington at 10, and Alexandria AT II
O'Clock a. m. every Monday, "Wednesday, and
Saturday.
Coaches leave the Capitol for the boat al o,
O'Clock a. m. Coach fare 10 ccnts. Pcrs ne uiFh,
ing the coaches % call for them will apply 10 Geo
4 Tho5 Parker & Co.
JOB CORSON
SAMUEL GEDNEY, Captains
Fob ~ -TuThSSat
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
From Ne Ns,s Iort E5eniag Post.

Tattlo & Brown. Of BJstOn, ~ Nhyse enterprise
the reading public has 30 OficB been indebted for
the most valuable American and foreign books,
propose 90 publish, by crptOn, new series 81
/ thc English Reports in Law aud Equity. This
rios will contain ali the authoritative decisions II
the House Of LDrds the Courts ~ Equity, the Privy
/ Court, the Queens Bench, the EEchcquer, Common
! Pleas, SC.
The profession are assured that this series will be
| the most complete 1T any reports now published.
A careful examination u the JiTisf and lam jour
nal for series Of ycars discioscs The fact that many
important cnscs are here reported which are not
found iu the coutcmp0r1ucyus rcports Of Mccson n
Wclsby, Manning, q ranger Scott. AdolphUs &
Ellie, and other rcpOri.rs; and The Inn Journal
alonc during the fret seven ycars 81 ITS existence,
polished over one thousand casos not then else.
where reported.
Asto the character 0i the reports of tho claw
Journal" aud ''1bc Iuust" bot little need De
said In England they arc regarded az Of high
. authority, aud cited with appreciation and re-
. spcct In The English courts and BY their most en-
/ iucnt elementary writers.
They arc cited with confidence. and ne autho
rty, in tic Judicial opinions Of Judge story, an1
! other eminent American judges, and in the writ
.iugs Of Grecnleaf, Kent, Angel, PHILIPPE, Chiuy
and othersi and, for accuracy, cleorness and bre
v'iY are equal 10 any EDgiish rcport now put
/ i8hcd.
A frv corie. Of both thssersriodic,is havo brer
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-19
LAW LIBRARY.

a REPUBLICATION OF ENGLISH ELEMEN-
TARf LAW BOOKS. Fifth Series-forty. ono
volunee From this series much Of the usolcss
matter Of earlier series has been omitted
Tcrms-Twelvc dollars year hound; Ton dol
lars year in nuubers-in advance
The Cheapest Lam Periodical IN the United staf,,
IL - our determination TO sustain the Law Lii
brary as The Cheapest Series Of reprints of Eiemen
tary English Law Publications in the country
The Editorial Department will we trust bo fund
July TO realize the expectations Of those who have
enjoyed Smith Mercantile Law Smitb's Jc.di,,
Coscs, Sugden on Powers, Broom's Legal MAJ
iins, Archboids Nlsi Prius, Archbold's Landlord
and Tenant, Crabb on Real Property Smith on
Contracts, White & Tudor's Leading Cases, Cooto
on Mortgages, &c, &c.
The high reputation which the Law Libr,,v,,
has acquired throughout the United States by The
character Of lite volumes, and by the cbcap rate al
which it's valuable contents have been presented 10
the profession, is the best evidence VIC can mako
OF its merits, and its clnims TO your support Wa
hope md will aim to retain this high character
Weannex few from the many Testimonials re-
coivod from distinguished jurisis in various paris
of the United States:
From the Hon. JOHN TAYLoE LoMAx. Of
Virginia.-"Thc references in my Digest have been
numerous TO the excellent trcatisos published in the
Law Library Tor the extensive circulation which
that periodical merits, aud has doubtless attained
hns made these authorities, il is presumed, rene
rally accessible throughout the United Statcs -
From the Hon. ELLIS s." Your pubIie,
ton y cheap, and of immense value to tho profe.
sion"
From the Hon. JOHN M. CLAYTON. s.ns,o,
from Delaware" You are entitled 20 the TIM n ks
- very member of our Profession for the Law
L'"Nry.' IL il an excellent thing for US"
From the Hon. v. RIDDLE -o OF the numerous
trehtises the Law Library has placed within our
reach, at cheap rate there are few, If any which
would not have procured, even nj the great prico
Of imported Lnw Books."
T. Il j. w. JOHNSON
No. i97Ehcstnut street. Philndelpbinr
April ~
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-04-22

A Democrat COMING TO HIS SENSES
The Winchester (Va.,) Republican re-
lates the following:
Soon after the defeat of one of our worthy
Wing candidates for the Legislature last
December, staunch old Democrat who had
never flinched in allegiance to his party, en-
tered his office. so you would not vote for
me, he jocularly observed; you are regularly
wool-dyel; don't believe you would vote
for the best Wing alive?' what will you
bet on that?' "A hat Done said the
old Democrat drawing himself up to his full
height, and adding; Il ,rW vote for .Wiilard
Fillmore in preference 10 any Democrat they
can bring out. This is the sentiment Of
more than one