The republic., 1852-01-06

NEW BANKING HOUSE IN WASHINGTON
CITY.
vINHE UNDERSIGNED having been induced TO
i embark in the Exchange and banking bnsi-
ness, in the City Of w ashngton u W ayai's nm
self of an early occasion TO notify his friends and
the public generally of the fact, and TO solicit their
encouragement His institution VIII be known az
1.-THE BANK OF THE UNION" and from which
not one dollar will be issued for circniation that
will not be represented by something tangible and
substantial in the shape OF GOId and Siiper, Dr9fks
on NE United States Treasury, Northern Erchdnge,
or Yirginia Bdnkabc Funds.
By a strict adherence TO n legitimate issue upon
such basis, it will readily be perceived that the
public arc protected, and the bank itsef made 10
stand on the surcat foundation. This enterprise 10
entered uyon after the maturest deliberauon, and
il is gratifying to know tina, it meets with the ap
proval of experienced and sagacious bnanciers OF
New York. Washington, and Riohmond,
In addition to the issue OF notes Tor circuiaiion'
"THE BANK OF THE UNION" will collect drafts
on the Government, and on the principal cities OF
the United States. and will negotiate for the pnr-
chase sale (on commission) OF State Stocks
Guaranteed Bonds of Canal and Railroad CoInpa-
MES and other good securities.
Any business connected with the different De-
partments of the Government, in Washington, wH
be attended to on literal terms. rms n c,,I.urK
RICHMOND, VA, October. 1851.
Dec l-2awH
ID OCKWELL'S SPANISH AND MEXICAN
IL LAW ,OF MINES AND REAL ESTATE, in
force in California Texas, and New Mexico, and
in the territories acquired under the Louisiana ana
Florida treaties when annexed to the United states,
vol. /; containing translation OF the mining or
dinances Of New Spain, Gamboa's Mining Ordl-
nancos the laws in relation to mines Of gold, SILVER,
and quic ckeilver contained in the "Novlslma he
copilacion," and the I" Recopiacion de las la
das ;" and in the DEGREES of the Cortes Of Spain
and OF Ferdinand VII also, OF the Laws and De-
crees of Mexico on the subject of Mines CooniSa-
tion and the Right OF Foreigners to hold Real Es-
Ia tc and Extracts from public documents and from
the Laws of California in relation to Mines and
Mineral Lands, together with Digest of the Com
mon Law the subject of Mines and Mining; by
John A. Rockwell, counsellor at law just issued
from the press. FRANCk IAiL LoK.
Also, the Civil Law of Spain and Mexico, with
notes and references, and history OF the Spanish
and Mexican law, together with the most i'm
portant acts OF the Mexican Congress; by G.
Schmidt, counsellor at law. New Orleans. vol
1851. Dec 10
II,HE OLD UARD OF NAPOLEON, from Ma
i rcngo to Waterloo. BY J. T. iicadley. With
illustrations.
The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World, from
Marathon to Waterloo. BY f.. ]. Greasy.
The Fall of Poland. together with History OF
the Country from its Origin. vols BY L. L.
Saxton.
A Lady's Voyage Around the World, BY Ida
Pieifier. vol
The Captains of the Old World. BY II. w.
Herbert. | vol. With illustrations
Revcrics of Bachelor, fine edition, with lllustra-
tions by Darley. vol 4to.
The Tutors Ward, novel, by the author Of
Uses and Abuses, &c.
Dec II FRANCk TAfLOk
NEW JUVENILE BOOKS True Stories from
IN Ancient History, by Mother.
True Stories from Modern History, by the author
of"Always Happy"
Reading.
The Winter Evening Book oil Pleasant ana useiul
Reading
The Conclusion of the "swiss Family Robin
son."
Peter the wbaler, and bis Adventures in the
Arctic Regions.
Dr. Brewers Guide TO the knowledge OF Things
Familiar.
The Daisy; or Cautionary Stories in Verse.
The Cowslip; or, more Cautionary stories In
Verse.
And many others, old and new. for youth of
every age, including few French Story Books I'M
ported from Paris by FRANCk TAYLOR.
Dec ~
ININELY-BOUND EDITIONS of tho Standard
II Authors in American and English Literature,
including all the Inost esteemed IN Prose and Poe
try cid and new, may be found at the bookstore OF
the subscriber, embracing the hnest editions, ss
well as those Of more moderate cost, many OF them
beautifully illustrated, others nchly bound IN IL
brary calf and Turkey morocco.
The subscriber bas lately made large additions
TO his stock Of the above descrption books OF per
manont value importing most Of them from Eu-
rope, and binding them for his own shelves.
Also, a few finely bound copies of the best edi
tious of the most valuable French authors, i'm
ported iii. cct from Paris.
Pocket Bibles, Pew Bibles, Family Bibles, Prayer
Books, in velvet, and other fine bindings with
clasps, 10th English and American
Dec 10 FRANCk TAYLOR.
JNYFE'S NEWLY INVENTED PATENT
il OBLIQUE POINTED PENS.--An additional
supply Of tho above just received by FRANCE
TAYLOR, cole agent Tor the patentocs for The DIS
trict of Columbia.
These psns differing radically in their construc-
ton aud action from those in general use, offer
many advantages not possessed by any other.
IL is not claimed that they viii be found TO suit
all Aandwritings neither that they will, like some
others convert all cxecrably bad writers into nc
conplishod pcnmcn on the instant. IL is certain.
however, that many who have been hitherto unable
TO make use Of any metallic pen whatever, have
been with tbosc. able To avail themselves OF that
privilege; and the public arc invited TO make trial
Of them. Dec lo
DOCKS FOR YOUTH-L0uis's School Days,
ID story for boys.
Chaniiclcer. a Thanksgiving story.
Gulliver JOY, and his three voyages.
Braggadocio, book for boys and girls, 10y Mrs.
r.