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Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings,

Office of Commissioner OF Public Buildings,
WAsHISdToN, September 4, 1852.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office until
L 10 O'Clock a. IN. 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 TO Rock Creek; furnishing
furnishing and laying a flag foot-way across the
same at it's intersection with the streets which
cross it,
TIE width of carriage way to be paved will be
about rs feet. The stone to be used must not be
more than 5 nor less than inches in diameter. II
is to be laid on bed of good gravel inches deep,
and we'll watered and rammed Persons proposing
will state their price per superficial yard square,
including the necessary grading and all materials
we'll the taking up Of the old cutters and flag.
ging.
The curbing will be of New York blue stone, 5
inches thick and Is inches deep, the top edge be.
ing dressed to proper bevel, 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 gness in large pieces, from the quarries
near the Falls, and is to be laid on bed of gravel
inches deep.
Proposals for curbng will state the price per foot
lineal, and for tagging Fer foot superficial, in
GLIDING all materias.
If in grading il 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 material is to be removed by the contractor,
and to be at his disposal For such Of the old
40 useus piiSo VIII NC ShaTSSu W
contractors. s" p N..'..
This work will be divided into four sections, and
proposals. will be received for any or moro of
them. The first will commence at 18th and ex.
tend TO the centre of 18th street; the second from
the centre of 18th 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. 4 waH
The work 10 10 be executed in the best manner
within three months after its commencement, I'M
der the superintend ,nce of person to be appoint
ed by the Commissioner, aud his Judgment in re-
gard to il 10 to be conclusive between the parties
Security will be required tor the faithful perform
ance Of the contracts, and no deviation from the
terms will be allowed. ..l....
The proposals will be opened at 10 o'clock, a.
M, on the 9TH Of November next, in the presence
Of such of the bidders may attend at this office
H.l ggn.a sm WIN. EASBY,
Sept 6-lawt4thNov Com. Public Boidngs.
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i tnOFoS LIZ F'ot the
Il OF the United States from the lst day of jan
uary 1852 10 the 3Oth day of June, 1854, Inclusive,
in Illinois, will be received at the Contract Office
Of the Post Office Department, in the city of Wash
ton, until the 9th day of December, 1852, Ito be
decided by the day following on the route and in
the manner and time herein specified, viz:
Route 4, 240. From Jacksonville, by Manchester,
Whitehall, Carrolton, Kane, Jerseyville, Delhi,
and Godfrey, to Alton, and back daily except Sun.
day, in four-housc coaches; three OF the weekly
trips to embrace Lynnville, Winchester. q lasgow
and Brcese, instead of Manchester and whitehall
Leave jacksonville daily, except Sunday, at u
q. m; -.-t.
Arrive at Alton next days by 2a.m.
Leave Alton daily, except Sunday at 4 p. M;
Arrive at Jacksonville next days by D. IN.
The mail ia to be carried in preference to pas
sengers, 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 agreeably to contract.
The Postmaster General may annul the contract
for repeated failures for violating the Post Office
laws. He may alter the contract schedule
provided he allows pro rata extra pay for additional
stock in case of increased expedition. No extra
greater than advertised. The proposals should be
endorsed email Proposals for Route 4,240, lii
nois," and addressed to "The Second Assistant
Postmaster General"
For further particulars az to the conditions OF
bidding, see notes attached to the late advorise-
ment for proposals for carrying the mails on Ger.
tain routes in Illinois, &c,
,, 8. d. HUBBARD,
Postmaster General.
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT., Oct 81, 1852.
Oct 22--law4w
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WAsHINGToS, D. c., Sept. %, 1852. e.
GEALED PROPOSALS. will be received at this
y office until the 26th duy Of November next, at
elk O'Clock p. M, for executing the brickwork OF
Che extension of the United States Capitol. .' sJ
The price to be stated per thousand, s'kln count "
which price 10 to cover the cutting Of ali groin and
other arches and all obbing; also, all TOOLS scat
folding rig ring, and every thing necessary to the
execution Or the work. The bricks, lime, sand,
and cement, to be furnished by Government
3 The successful bidder will be required to furnish
approved security for the faithful performance of
the work to the amount Of $4,000. ,HJZ
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 sucicncy
of the said gunrantors suretes to be certified TO
BY some person known to the Department Of the
Interior. EA..n,
The right will be reserved Of accepting such bid
az may be considered by the Secretary Of the lnte-
rior as most advantageous to Government. s.a-
Each bid to be sealed and endorsed "ProposdS
for Brick,oork Of the Extension Of the United States
The bids will be opened in presence Of such OF
the bidders as may see proper to attend at the De-
partment of the Interior, Saturday, the 27th Of
November, at IL o'clock m. - IL. s..ss
Architect Of the Extension Of the U. 8. Capitol.
Sept T--tnw2m
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AUCTION NOTICE.

YJyHE SUBSCRIBER respectfully announces to
i his 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
personaI attendance can be relied upon in all mat.
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 ut the Office Of A RoTHw ELL, esq,
on b street, east of 7th, where can be found
during business hours, ready and prepared to
answer the calls Of the public. Respectfully,
o.. June l0-dtf g. N. STRATTON.
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When it ia not convenient to forward amount Of
order per mail or express, reference to respect.
able New York house will be sufficient. Ailorders
will meet with prompt attention, ifaddressed
WILLIAM MURPHY,
263 Madison street, New York.
Ordcrswili be attended to promptly if left at the
stores of Messrs. She'll Mott 20 Wall street or Of
Messrs. H. Jeroliman & Co., 1874 William street.
N. b. Business cards, embossed in colors from
came dies at 8 10 Der thousand. Nov Is
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rOKE, TAR, AND LIME on hand, and for
~ sale at fhe Washington Gas Vorks.-The Coke
as fuel gives intense heat, and ignites almost
as readily as charcoal. The Coal Tar is used
chiefly as paint, for the preservation of timber,
iron, be. The Limebeing highly impregnatedw with
ammonia, is of great value as a manure, and far
superior to the ordinary limo when used for that
nurpose. Hsal3 0ec29-H
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MURPAT,s
Self-sealing Advertising Envslopes.Ho. AGA

self-senling Advertising Envslopes NO .aG3
Madison street, New York.
TNHE SUBSCRIBER, lin soliciting the patronage
4 of all who may see this adve rtisement, 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 ofthose business men who have used these en-
velopes, and to his rapidly increasing sales, Us
proof of their excellence. The following are few
Of the reasons for their popularity:
lst On the place occupied by seal a person
may have his name, business, and address con-
sPcuously and beautifully embossed, colored or
plain, thus affording PERFECT SECURITY
AGAINST FRAUD. - -. s,4-,-F -.
Cd; he envelope cannot be opened without be-
ing destroyed
3d. Neither wax nor wafersare requisiteto seat
them. ,,.... ,....,.,. ...
4th. Upon the miscarriage of a letter the sealin-
suves Its immediate return to the sender, instead
OF being 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 of the die, which wilast for years.
6th Each letter mailed is most effective adver-
tisemen sure to attract attention ofallthrough
whose hands it may pass. zl.s!r yns@5
The following is a list prices for dies gravcd
on brass and Of envelopes Of the usual letter size
either white or buff, of good paper, and made as
above with name, address, &C.: ,.,
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Form for Bid where no change from ADDER
tisenlent is contemplated by the bidder.

81 Tor we, as the case may beg there write the
name names in FULL of there state the residence
or residencesl hereby propose to carry the mail
the route from New Orleans to Vera Cruz as often
the Postmaster Generate advertisement for
proposals the same, dated October Is, 1852, re.
quires in the time stated in the schedule contained
in such advertisement, and by the following mode
Of conveyance to witt Here state how It is to he
the.sum in words at full LENGTH
Dated - .ES [Signed.l
The following is the form Of the guara ntee,
which should be filed, 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 certiH-
cate Of postmaster, other equally satisfactory
testimonial, to be men Of properly, and able to
make good their guarantee This guarantee, so
certified, should accompany each bid:
srhe undersigned ---- guaranty that -,
ifhis bid forEarryisg The mail from ---- To-
be accepted by the Postmaster General, shall enter
into the contract required by the Postmaster 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. [Sgnedl
Form Of q Certificate.
"The undersigned, Postmaster Of -, certi
es that he is well acquainted with the guarantors
above named, and their property, and that they
arc suiuCieht anu dpIc " hdhc Boou BuuT-
antee."
Dated -. [Signed.l
The bid should be sent under seal to the Second
Assistant Postmaster General. and the words
"Mail proposals-foreign mais'' 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 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, 1858; but if the
bidder shall not consider himself able 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 on or about the 18th Of Febru-
airy, 1858.
s d. HUBBARD. Postmaster General.
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Oct Is, 1852.
Oct 90 eo9W
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[Intelligencer and Union.l
SHIRTS, sHIRTsl SHIRTS,

NEW and beautiful styles Of French embroider.
IN ed Shirts, in pleasing variety, Also, large
additional suppy of Dress Shirts Of the finest quail
ties and most approved makers, just received.
: Shirts made to order in the best manner and
attest fashion and good ts guaranteed in all cases,
at tEi Z wal s>ta CHAS. II. LANES
t@taf Hat, Cap, and Gents Furnishing
K Mar22 Establishment, Penn. av., near ~ st. ".
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EEKNEzERCooK. GRoReE b. SAasEsr
COOK G. SARGENT,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
Corner of Main and Second Streets
Davenport, foipa.
June 30--dtf
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SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK OF CAL
y ,'-i IFQRNIA,I SAN FRANCISCO.
Oils OF EXCHANGE, in sums to suit, on the
- "Bank Of the Metropolis" Washington, and
upon every principal city and town in The United
States. - r.., ,.... r....,....
Our facilities and arrangements are better and
more perfect than any other house in California.
Persons carrying or wishing to place funds in
California, will find it much more safe and convc-
nient to take certificates of deposit from the
"Bank of the Metropolis" as arc always pre-
pared to cash them upon presentation.
Investments, Collections and Remittances made
the most favorable torms. ...4.ur.t
J. Il. ROBINSON,
Il. L. SMITH
ROBINSON & CO.,
Managers and Proprietore.
I,,I,, l. tr,,r, &C
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SELLING OFF AT COST.

SELLING OFF AT COST.
PROM and after this date we shall offer our
Il large and well-assorted stock at first cost,
embracing not only summer goods but alao sta.
Piles and fancy articles of every description; such
as
Velvet, Tapestry, Brussels, Three ply, andother
Carpetings
Linen and Cotton Shirts, Table Damasks
Damask Table Cloths, Damask Napkins
Towellings, Sheetings, and Pillow Linens
Bed Quilts and Counterpancs
Floor Oilcloths, Rugs, sc.
Together with every other article in our line for
house fur nishing purposes.
Our stock of dress and other fancy goods being
much larger than We desire, and being determined
season, we say emphaticaly that all such are to be
HOoE. BROTHER s. CO.
n. S.-We take this occasion to return thanks
to those of our customers who have so promptly
responded to our call in the way of settlements,
and we trust that all others having unsettled &C
counts will do likewise.
JulyS II. & CO.
SEALRD PROPOSALS will be received bv
- the undersigned until the 22d day of Novem-
Der nexat u O'Clock, for filing 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 sured in
the bank before lifting; the distance Of ha ul from
the bank to the place of deposit is about 200
yards.
The amount of earth necessary to complete
the contemplated improvement is estimated at
$4,000 cubic yards; but should more earth be
quircd, the contractor must bind himself deliver
any additional quantity wanted at the came price
as the first. The whole to be completed by the Let
day Of April next. ..
VIM d. BRECKENRIDGE,
Agent for the Improvement Of the Public G rounds,
Sept 25-2taw
IFE OF FRANKLIN PIERCE, by Nathaniel
II Hawthorne, with ar authentic Portrait; price
81 cents. FRANCK TAYIpR :
Oct "
RLEAK HOUSE, No. 8, by Dickens.
II Blackwood's Magazine for October
GrahaIn's Magazine for November
Cooley Lady's Book for November.
Arthor's Home Magazine for November.
This day received for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Oct ~ Booksellers, near 9th st.J
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wILLARD's HOTEL,
Corner OF Penn. Avsnue and 14thstrsst
WASHINGTON, d. @. F.rrN. .
June l3-tf HENRY A. WILLARD Proprietor
r YDIA: A wOMAN's BOOK, by Mrs. New
Ia ton Croeland, author Of Partners for Life. I
Just published in Boston, and for sale by 'f5a
TAYLOR b MAURY,
Aug.2s Booksellers, near 9th Of
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WINE STORE. John H.aBUTHMA

YXTlNE STORE.-gOHN Fl. WBUTHMANN,
w Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between
a and 9Th streets, has received an invoice of red
and white French Wines, viz: ~" f-#e9 K. ~
81 Chateau Margaux, Chateau Mouton, Leoville,
St. Pierre st. Julien lin quartsandpints, Margaux
Medoc. 20 "a f5t-t' g.. ~ ib, ~ '"-L- .4s.,..
Chateau Coutet Haut Barsac ,Chateau-Sauterne,
Haul Sauterne. u s -.
Also, an invoice of superior London Brown
stout, in pints. .u.....
My Olive brand Champagne having arrived at
New York in the ship Vancluse from Havre, now
expect daily to receive IL, together with CHOICE
assortment Of Wines, Brandics, Cigars, &c.
Nov Is ~. -
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HUDSON HIVEN FIRE AND MARINE IN
sURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.
Office No. |, 1odd's B,1iding, adjoining
Bro,cn's Hotel, Washington City, D. C.
Capital $780, 900, Gall paid in and securely invest
ed according to law.)
NTILLinsure merchandise. cargoes, dwellings.
w household furniture and other property,
any'ehsrein this District or hsad dining Staies on
the most favorable terma 81 :, III
The public may rest assured that all losses sus
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.
... ..s JAS. A. REQUA, Actuary.
-. sAML. B. HICKCOx, General Agent.
Jan lady u. s"ta-s% 'ss.R' 20 1.AF
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$67 500!
$4,000! $4,000! $4,000!
10 Prizes of $3,50U 81,
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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HOTEL

BROWNS HOTEL.
r. P.& M. BROWN, PROPBIEToRs,
a.Ayenue, between eth and 7thstrsets
WAsHrSeros pc,
Junels-f
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Tickets $2O-Halyes 8l0-Quarters $5-
... ~ Eighths So so. .,g@t
Orders for tickets and shares and certificates OF
packages in the above splendid Lotteries will re
account Of each drawing sent immediately after it
is over TO all who order from me.
Address :. E51.I' E. O'BRIEN, rH q
n Oct 81 f. Agent, Alexandria, Virginia.
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S,TRAW, AND COCO MATTINGs.-- We have
- just received, per schooners "Mary Janc'' and
"Mott Bedell, - an extensive supply OF Colored and
White and Fancy Canton Mattings OF the follow.
ing make, which we think will be found as good
"A, S 4, and 6 extra Manning. All who pur.
chased this make'of us last season will remember
its excellence. ..,,s.s = IN r...,o
The same widths in irst-quality "Yushing.'
This is new kind very coed and ahsap These
last are an entirely new style, and quite pretty.
{ Also q heavy stock Dundee Coco Mating. This
article is Of great for churches hotels, halls sa
looms Of steamboats,, and other public places where
BILE to dampness, and will be sold less than ever Of
fered before in this city; , o,so,
Apl2 - CLAGETT DODSON.
CIMONS'S LECTURES ON GENERAL PA
y THEOLOGY; volume, 1852. 10 IT,. .
Nehgan's Practical Treatise on Diseases of the
Skin; volume, 1852. .n a ....s VI
Wilson on Constitutional and Hereditary syphi-
PIERRE and NeilPs Surgery; volume, 1852. y
"a Wilson's Anatomy, by Goddard, 9TH edition,
1852. @ ', 'am ,.''y 10 74a- as.l..5
Miller and sargcnt's Surgery. Sd edition,
1852. ls ~ r. g.. a.i 23i,.l eergg rs
Lectures on Surgery, BY Bransby B. Cooper; !
Recess Analysis Of Physiology. second edition,
MendchhalI's Medical Students Wade Mccum.
American Journal Of Medical Sciences, number
for October, 1854. NO. LE-s yg..a-rE sglg
Oct IL .,-t asi hraN H-s.-. b FRANCk TAfLOk.
nARIsIAN SIGHTS AND FRENCH PRlN-
Il CIPLES, seen through American Spectaclesj
/ VOL, with illustr atoms. - -. :. :.
Iossins's Field Book OF the Revolution, Part %,
just published and for sale By ,..rny
nonk.cllera M .r atrert.
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$4,000! .... '..
IS PRICES Of 81, 900.
Lottery for the benefit of the
STATE OF DELAWARE,
Class 143, for 1852.
To be drawn at Wilmington, Delaware, on Satur.
. day, November 20, 1852. .,,
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KOSSUTH'S DAGUERREOTYPE.
FTNHE ADVERTISEMENT in the Baltimore Sun
i Of the 18th, and the New York Times OF the
10th instant, by Whitehurst, claiming the credit
having taken the likeness of this distinguished in
dividual, is not true. veg n Z. h$ -
The only Daguerreotype which has been taken
in America of Governor Kofsuth, was taken in his
rooms at Browns Hotel, by Bennett, and the only
original picture in this city may be seen al HE
Gallery, near Seventh street. All others are copies.
Daguerreotypes of Madame Pulszky and other
distinguished individuals are also on exhibition at
', ~. BENEFITS National Gallery,
Jan 26 Pa. avenue, near 7th street.
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FOREIGN MAILS.

TN OBEDIENCE to the act Of Congress, approx
i ed August 80, 1852, which is in the words follow
ing, to wit: .''.
"An act TO provide for a tri monthly mail from
New Orleans to Vera Cruz via Tampico, and
back, in steam vessels.
"Bs it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatipes Of The United States Of America in Con-
gress assembled, That the Postmaster General be
and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter
into contract for a term Of five years, and for
sum not exceeding one hundred thousand dollars
year, with such person or persons as may offer
sufficient aud satisfactory security, after due pub
United States, upon the best terms for the United
States, three times month from New Orleans, via
Tampco, to Vera Cruz and back, in steam vessels
of not less than eight hundred tons burden, Of the
beet form Of construction adapted to the navigation
of the southern waters, the same to be ready in the
shortest possible time"-
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+ IFE OF FRANKLIN PIERCE, by Nathaniel
IL Hawthorne, with ar Authentic Portrait: nr;ce
81 cents. FRANCK TAYInp
Oct "
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SC. sc. &c. .u
Tickets $lO-Halves $5-Quarters 81 so.
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SPLENDID LOTTERIES,
For November, 1852.
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,
Glass l3l, for 1852.
o be drawn at Wilmington, Delaware, on Satur
Jav Novctnber e. 1889
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Form of q Certificate.

"The undersigned, Postmaster Of -, cert
fcs that he is well acquainted with the guaranto
above named, and their property, and that the
are sufficient and able to make good their qua
antee."
nat mad
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SPLENDID SCHEMES OF THE
MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES
( s4g@. For October, 1852.