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Office of Commissioner Of Public Buildings,
WAsHINGToN, September A. 1852.

Office of Commissioner Of Public Buildings,
WAsHINGToN, September H. 1852.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office until
/ 10 O'Clock a. m. on Thursday, the 4th Of No
vember next, for grading and paving with round
stone the carrage- way Of Pennsylvania avenue
from 18th street west 10 Rock Creek; furnishing
and setting curbstone each aide 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 IS feet. The stone to be used must not be
more than nor less than inches in diameter II
ia to be laid on bed of good gravel inches deep,
and we'll watered and rammcd Persons proposing
will state their price per superficial yard square,
including the necessary grading and all materials,
well as the taking up of the old cutters and flag
gng.
The curbinr will be of New York blue stone, 5
inches thick and Is inches deep, the top edge be.
ing dressed to proper beve and piece less than
three feet long will be received. This will be set
on bed Of gravel inches deep. The tagging
will be OF gneiss in large pieces from the quarrics
near the Falls and ia to be laid on bed Of gravel
inches deep.
Proposals for curbng will stae the price per foot
incaI, and for tagging Fer foot superficial, in
GLIDING all materials.
II in grading it becomes necessary TO cut or fill
more than fifteen inches deep, fair allowance will
be made for any excess above that depth. All sur
plus mate rial is to be removed by the contractor,
and to be al his disposal For such of the old stone
may be uaed a fair price Will be charged to the
contractors.
This work will be divided into four sections, and
proposals. will be received for any one or more of
them, The first will commence at 18th and ex
tend 10 The centre OF 18th street; the second from
the centre of 10Th to the centre Of 2lst street, the
third from thence TO centre Of Gath street, and the
fourth from thence to west side Of Goth street.
Proposals for the grading and stone paving will
be separate from those for the curbipg and flag
ging; as distinct contracts may be made for these
works.
The work ia to be executed in the beat manner
within three months after it's commencement, un-
der the superintend snce OF person to be appoint.
ed by the Commissioner, and his judgment in re
gard TO IL Ia to be conclusive between the parties
Security will be required Tor tho faithful perform
ance Of the contracte, and no deviation from the
terms will be allowed.
The proposals will be opened at 10 o'clock, q.
M, on tho 4th Of November next, in the presence
of such of the bidders may attend at this office.
F.m. VIM, EASILY,
Sept 6-lawt4thNoy Com. Public Buildings.
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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 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-
lowing substituted in it's place. BY duly cert-
fed copy of the act above referred to, it appears
that there is clause in said law requiring that
the vessels for the conveyance of the mail between
New Orleans and Vera Cruz shall be I" adapted to
war 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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AUCTION NOTICE.

THE SUBSCRIBER respectfully announces to
i hiss friends and the public that he has COM
menced 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 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 it unnecessary TO say more than that his
ters of business and sales of any amount cashed
without delay.
Until permanent arrangements can be made for
sion, persons wishing to employ an Auctioneer
will please call the Office Of A. RoTHwELL, esq.,.
on D street, east Of It'll, where can be found
during business hours, ready and prepared to
answer the calls of the public. Respectfully,
Junn l0-dtf e. N. SIRATTON.
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TOKE, TAR, AND LIME on hand, and for
- sale atthe Warrington Gas Works.--The Coke
as fuel gives an intense heat, and ignitea almost
as readily as charcoal. The Coal Tar is used
chiefly as paint, for the preservation of timber,
iron, sc. The Lime being highlyimpregnatedw with
ammonia, is of great value as manure, and far
superior to the ordinary lime when used for that
purpose. Dec29-tf
lIntclli nencer and Hmm
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SHIRTS! sHIRTsl SHIRTS,

NEW and beautifulstyes Of French embroider-
IN ed Shirts, in pleasing variety. Also, a 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 all cases,
at CHAS. H. LANES
Hat, Cap, and Gents Furnishing
Mar % Establishme Penn. av., near II at.
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VXTlNE sToRE.-JOHN H. BUTHMANN,
w Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between
a and 9th streets, has received an invoice of red
and white French Wines, viz:
Chateau Margaux, Chateau Mouton, Leoville,
ST. Pierre st. Julien i quarteandpints, Margaux
Medoc.
Chateau Coutet Haul Barsac Chateau Sauterne,
Haut-Sauterne.
Also, an invoice of superior London Brown
stout, in pints.
NV Olive brand Champagne having arrived at
New York in the ship Vaucluse from Havre, now
expect daily to receive 1t, together with choice
assortment of Wines, Brandies, Cigars, &c.
Nov IL
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MURpHy's
self-sealing Advertising Envelopes,ro.SOa
m. NHx KDrr


(glHE SUBSCRIBER, in soliciting the patronage
l. of all who may see this advertisement, feels
none 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 testimo-
ny of those business men who have used these en-
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 person
may have his name, business, and address con-
spicuously and beautifully embossed, colored or
plain, thus affording PERFECT SECURITY
AGAINST FRAUD.
Cd. The envelope cannot be opened without be-
ing destroyed.
Sd. Neither wa nor wafersare requisiteto seat
them. .
4th. Upon the miscarriage of a letter the sealin-
surcs it's immediate return to the sender, instead
ofbeing buried months in the dead letter Office
5th. The envelopes are furnished at almost The
SAME PRICE AS PLAIN ONES, with only the
additional cost ofthe die, which will last for years
9Th. Each letter mailed is most effective adver-
tsement sure to attractthe attention ofailthrough
whose hands it may pass.
The following is a list efprices for iesengraved
on BRASS and Of envelopes of the usual letter slze
either white or buff, of good paper, and made as
aboye with name. address, &C.:
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Tickets $2O-Halves Sl0-Quarters SIS
Eighths So so.
Orders for tickets and shares and certificates OF
packages in the above splendid Lotteries will re
ceive the most prompt attention, and an official
account Of each drawing sent Immediately after it
is over to all who order from me.
Address +. +. OBRlEN,
Oct 81 Agent Alexandria, virginia.
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When it is not convenient to forward amount OF
order per mail or express, reference to respect
able New York house will be sufficient. All orders
will meet with promp, attention, ifaddresssd
WILLIAM MURPHY,
800 Madison street, New York.
Orders will be attended to promptly if left at the
stores of Messrs She'll & Mott, 30 Wallstreet. or OF
Messrs. H. Jeroliman s. Co., 134 William street.
NJ b. Business cards, embossed in colors from
same dies at GlO per thousand Nov Is
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SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK OF CAL
IFORNIA. SAN FRANCISCO.

SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK OF CAI.-
IFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO.
DILLS OF EXCHANGE, in sums to suit, on the
ID "Bank of the Metropolis" Washington, and
upon every principal city and town in tho United
States.
Our facilities and arrangements arc better and
more perfect than any other house in California.
California, will find il much more sa fe and conve
nent to take certificates Of deposit from the
"Bank of the Metropolis as always pre-
pared to cash them upon presentation.
Investments, Collections and Renittanccs made
on the most favora bic terms.
J. r. ROBINSON,
T.. l.. SMITH.
ROBINSON s. CO.,
Managers and Proprietors.
I,Iv
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Form for Bid wItere no change from ADDER
tisenlent is contaminated by the bidder

81 Cor we, as the case may oe) 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 as often
! as the Postmaster Generals advertisement for
proposals on the same, dated October 49, 1852, re-
quires in the time stated in the schedule contained
in such advertisement, and by the following mode
OF conveyance, 10 wit: Here state how it ia to be
conveyed,l for the annual cum of there write out
the sum in words at full LENGTH
Dated - tSigned.l
The following is the form of the guara ntee,
which should be filled, the first 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
antors, who must be shown, by the written certii.
cate of postmaster, or other equally satisfactory
testimonial, to be men OF property, and able to
make good their guarantee. This guarantee, 30
certified, should accompany each bid:
tThe undersigned - guaranty that -,
ifhis bid for carrying the mail frsm - to--
be accepted by the Postmaster General shall enter
into the contract required by the Postmaster Cen
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.
"The undersigned, Postmaster Of -, certi
fies that he ia well 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 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 about that
day, he will specify the day of commencement in
his proposals. The contract term will expire with
the voyage ending on about the 18th of Febru-
airy, 1858.
S d. HUBBARD, Postmaster General.
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Oct. IS, 1852.
Oct 20-eo9w
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SELLING OFF AT COST.

SELLING OFF AT COST.
LNROM and after this date we shall offer our
~ large and well-as5orted stock at first cost,
embrnci not only summer goods, but also sta
pies and fancy articles Of every description; such
as
Velvet, Tapestry, Brussels, Three ply, andother
Carpctings
Linen and Cotton Shirts Table Damasks
Damask Table Cloths. Damask Napkins
ToweIlings, SheetngF, and Pillow Linens
Bed Quilts and Counterpanes
Floor Oilcloths, Rugs, &c.
Together with every other article in our line for
house. 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, cay emphaticaly that all such are to be
'''0 - - 1''-' " HOoE, BROTHER s. co.
P.S.-We take this occasion to return thankG
to those of customers who have so promptly
responded to call in the way of settlements,
and trust that all others having unsettled &C
counts will do likewise.
July & ii. d. & co.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by
~ the undersigned until the 22d day of Novern-
her next at II O'clock, for filling 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 POO
yards,
| The amount Of earth necessary to complete
| the contemplated improvement 10 estimated at
| $4,000 cubic yards; but should more earth be re-
CURED the contractor must bind himself TO deliver
| any additional quantity wanted at the same price
as the first The whole to be completed by the lst
day of April next .-.
Agent for the Improvement of the Public Grounds.
Sept 25-2taw
z IFE OF FRANKLIN PIERCE, by Nathaniel
IL Hawthorne, with authentic Portrait; price
37} cents. FRANCK TAYLOR.
| Oct "
| DLEAK HOUSE, No. s, by Dickens.
I'D Backwoods Magazine for October.
Graham's Magazine tor November.
Godoy's Lady's Book for November.
| Arthur's Home Magazine for November.
This day received for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
| Oct 10 BOOKSELLERS, near 9Th Of.
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HUDSON RIVER FIRE AND MARINE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.

sUNANCE COMFANf OFF NEW fUNN'
Capital $500, 900, (al paid in and securely invest
ed according to law
WILL insure merchandise cargoes, dwellings,,
w household furniture and other property,
any,cherein this District the nd dining States on
the most favorable terms.
The public may rest assured that all losses sus
tanned by this company will be literally andprompt
IL adjusted a their Office in this city.
ISAIAH BLOOD, President.
ALFRED NOXON, Weep President
P. J. AVERY, Secretary.
JAS. A. REQUA, Actuary.
SAML. B. HICKC0X, General Agent
Jan l2-dlv
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$4,000!
rs Prizes OF S 1000.
Lottery for the benefit Of the
STATE OF DELAWARE,
Class l43, for 1852.
To be drawn at Wilmington, Delaware, on Satur.
day, November 20, 1852.
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r yDIA: A woMAN's BOOK, by Mrs. New
" ton Crosland, author of Partners for Life.
T.. TAYLOR & MAURY,
Aur 25 Booksellers, near 9th Of
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KOssUTH,s DAGUERREOTYPE.

KOSsUTH'S DAGUERRlOTYPE.
THE ADVERTISEMENT in the Baltimore Sun
4 of the 18th, and the New York Times OF TIE
10Th instant, by Whitehurst claiming the credit OF
having taken the likeness Of this distinguished in
dvduai, is not true.
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. Allothers are copies.
Daguerreotypes of Madame Pulszky and other
distin guished iyiduals are also exhibition
BENEFITS National Gallery,
Jan 26 Pa. avenue, near 7th street.
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CTRAw AND COCO MATTINGS.-We have
- Just received, per schooners C. Mary Jane" and
"Mott Bedeli," an extensive supply of Colored and
White and Fancy Canton Mattings OF the follow.
ing make, which we think will be found as good
as the country can afford:
a., 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 first-quality "Y ushing
This is q new kind, very good and cheap.
The same widths No. Goquoa, fancy These
Last are an entirely new style, and quite pretty
ALSO, heavy stock Dundee Coco Mating. This
article s of great use for churches hotels halls sn'
looms of steamboats, and other public places where
there is much of thoroughfare. 1t ia indestructi-
BILE to dampness, and will be sold less than ever Of
fered before in this city.
Apl2 CLAGETT & DODSON.
SIMoNS'S LECTURES ON GENERAL PA
- THEOLOGY volume, 1852.
Neligan's Practical Treatise on Diseases of the
Skin; volume, 1852.
Wilson on Constitutional and Hereditary Syphi-
lis; l volume, 1852.
Pierrio and Neill's Surgery; volume, 1852.
Wilson's Anatomy, by Goddard, 4th edition,
1852.
Miller and Sargents Surgery, Sd edition,
1852.
Lectures on Surgery, by Bransby B. Cooper; l
volume, 1852.
Reese's Analysis Of Physiology. second edition,
1852.
Mendenhall's Medical Students Wade Mecum,
third edition, 1852.
American Journal of Medical Sciences. number
for October, 1852. "
Octl2 FRANCK TAYLOR.
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EpEHEzERCoox. GEoReE B.SAnoEr,
COOK 81 SARGENT.
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
Corner of Main and Second Streets,
Dducnport ,ioirG
Junc30-dtf
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BROWNS HOTEL.
TIP. & M. BROWN, PRoPRIEToRs,
Pa. Avenue, between 9th and 7thstreets
WAsHINeros d. G,
JunelS-tf
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$4,000! $4,000 $4,000!
10 Prizes of $500!
Lottery for the benefit of the
STATE OF DELAWARE,
Class H, for 1852.
To be drawn ut Wilmington, Delaware, on Satur-
day, November q, 1852.
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$4,000!
20 Prizes Of $1,000!
Lottery for the benefit of the
STATE OF DELAWARE,
Class 1877, for 1852.
To be drawn at Wilmington, Del, on Saturday,
November l3, 1852.
66 Number Lottery-l2 Drawn Ballots.
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prize of. $4,000
do OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 2l,740
do NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10000
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VIEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE. COMPAN
Office No. 6S Val street, .Neao York.
MonRIs FRANxLIN, President; SPENCER S. BEHE
DICT, Vice-president; PLINv Freeman,
Actuary.
THIS COMPANY conduct ed upon the mutual
4 insurance principle, and also upon the princi
pie of leaving proportion of the amount of the
premiums on interest in the hands insurers, has
greatly extended its business and profits, ana
ferredis benefits at the least and out
.ay to insurers.
Insurance granted to person. listing California
Its agency at Washington comprehensive oi
lowing officers:
VIM Jones, NJ. D., med q lie xaminer ,nearcor-
ner of c and Sd streets.
Peter G. Washington, agent, Apollo Hall Penn ,
,ylvania avenue opposite Union Buildings.
June2
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Tickets $l0-Halves $5-Quarters So SO.
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DARISIAN SIGHTS AND FRENCH PRIN.
Il CIPLES, seen through American Spectacies;
4 VOL, with iliustra atoms.
Lossing's Field. Book Of the Revolution, Part IS
just published and for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Octl5 Booksellers, near 9th street.
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z IFE OF FRANKLIN PIERCE, by Nathaniel
| IL Hawthorne, with an authentic Portrait; price
| 37} cents. FRANCK TAYLOR.
| Oct
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SPLENDID LOTTERIES,
For November, 1852.

For .NODCHtDGT, ICCA.
GREGORY & MAURY, MANAGERS.
Successors to j. w. Maury & CO..
$4,000!
$4,000! $4,000! $4,000!
Lottery for the benefit Of the
STATE OF DELAWARE,
Class 1871, for 1852.
TO be drawn at Wilmington, Delaware, on Satur
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to seduce some Hungarian regiments from their allegiance
to the Emperor and of being agent Of Kossuth and
Mazzni, and who. upon these charges, had been
fenced to death by Austrian court-maral the Both
ult. was executed the 9Th inst On the day person
named Gosler executed upon charge Of high treason
by couspiring to bring about revolution.
SWEDEN
powder magazine at Loudden near Lidngobro ex-
loded on the 9th The shock shattered several thousand
nes of in the city of Stockholm particularly in the
palace The magazine contained $500 cwt OF gunpowdcr
and the loss is estimated at 10000 thalers Two bodies
only have been found among the ruins.
The destruction of the magazine was 20 complete that it
impossible to find where the building stood. The
accident caused by saving through the iron plates
which guarded the when the heat sparks thereby
occasoned fire to grains in the woodwork In
Stockholm it thought there u fearful earthquake
the sittings of the Cabinet Council moment
suspended. The persons engaged in saving were sup
posed to be prompted by plumber.
TURKEY
The Paris correspondent Of the Morning Chronicle states
that complete counterrevoluton has taken place the
Government Of the Sultan. Reschd Pacha the most
liberal and enlightened minister placed at head
of the affairs of the Ottoman Empire has been dismissed
and has been succeeded in the Cabinet by minister who
is known to be devoted to the interests Russia
find confirmation of the report however in any other
PAPERS
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Schanners.
Arrivals at the Principal Hotels.

NERANDA r. Stewart Ryan, and
Miss sye DR. syle, Martin, La Wakin, H
man. Gallagher Cochran, W 7 Cochran Mobe Carver
Heart Mass Buck G. W sshrsnim, Ys GholsOn and
Miss servant, Howard
Tenn; Fl Estes Mrs Howurd, T B Lincoln Mr. Smith, Dry
der XVI McNu, Va; DR. Elliott Mr. Reynolds Phil Mr. Hurlbert
Indiana.
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Ia Re.a. Alesico DIR Hawkins, Cary Tucker Price,
q Wales La; Porter Tenn T NJ Stirling Hoffman,
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Waugh Miss Wiley Woolfok
Mr. Estl and lady, Miss johnson, Greenwich Coast
vey Brtton N o.
CITY ..E Stevens Wisdom, o. w Austin, Iosey,
Robb Mobile; Fletcher Gogvesor ohio Miss Baxter Miss
Miss Donoho Smith, Miss;
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W Banton f W Wren and family Miss Curtss La I W
Vermont.
TUFTS. Minor, Lowe Miss W Threadg, Vim Craig,
Ala II Norris w Norris Md; W A Thomas, La.
ARCADE M Church, Smith, Miss ] JONES' VIM
Epns fIassel Davis, NJ tioet, G Jks Chaplin
Greenee Deming Brooks, La Mr. Miller Mr. Netes Ark.