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EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Of gARATnGA SpRINnC,

OF SARATOGA SPRINGS. N. Y.
Capital, S2OO,OOO.
i Insurance law Of New York, passed AprillO-
ls49, and has been doing a very successful bust
ness, and will insure dwelling houses, stores,
household furniture, and other property, on ia
vorable terms as any other responsible ompanyin
this country. "a -
The public are referred to the following letter
of the Hon. D. s. Dickinson, Senator from the
State Of New York for the standing of the Com
pany:
WAsHINaToN, March s, 1851.
am acquainted with some Of the officers of the
Empire Mutual Insurance Company, located at
Saratoga Springs. New York, and know others by
character. The Company is in the hands of gem
tlemen of high character for integrity and bust
ness capacity, and cannot doubt that 1t will be
prudently and successfully conducted. -.,..-
D. s. DICKINSON.
Directors. 81. ,...
Isaac Fowler, Samuel Pitkin,
Geo. Young,jr., Hermon Thomas,
II. H. Hathorn, VIM. H. Fleeman,
G. M. Dawson, Samuel Corning,
Theo. w. Sanders, Joseph Daniels,
p. M. Moriarty, George Clements.
Hon. John H. Boyd, .- ...
ISAAC FOWLER, President.
H. H. HATHORN, Vice President.
GEO. YOUNG, ia, Secretary.
WIN. H. FLEEMAN, Treasurer.
Applications for insurance may be made to &c.
WEED, agent, North street, CapitolHill.
March 6-f
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THE BOARD OF OFFICERS Of the army ap-
l. pointed under the sixth section of the act max
ing appropriations for the support Of the army,
approved August 81. 1852. which 10 in the follow
ing terms and figures, to wit:
SEC. 6. and be IL further enacted. That for the
pay and equipment as mounted rifemen, finding
their horses and forage, Of the volunteers serv-
ing under the command Of Captain John C. Fro
dred and forty six, as appears by the muster rolls
on file in the War Department, and for the sub
sistence and supplies consumed by said volunteers
in said service, one hundred and sixty eight thou
sand dollars 10 hereby appropriated out Of any mo-
ncy in the treasury not otherwise appropriated;
and the Secretary OF War 10 authorized and en-
powered to appoint three competent and disinter-
ested officers Of the army to examine and report to
Congress upon all such elaine as may be present
ed for funds advanced and subsistence and sup
plies Of all kinds furnished taken for the Of
said command whilst thus engaged in the public
service; and for the expenses Of said board Of OFF,
GERS the Of two thousand dollars 10 hereby ap-
propriated-
Being in session in Washington, D c., notifies
ali nersnns having claims against the United States
all kinds furnished taken for the of the vol.
unteers serving under the command of Captain
John c. Fremont. in California, during the year
eighteen hundred and forty six, to present the
same to the board at it's Office at the Of Penn
sylvania avenue and 18th street.
All documents presented TO the board not in the
English language must be accompanied by cor
rect English translation Of the same.
The National Intelligencer and Republic, Wash
ington, D. c.; the Boston Courier, in Boston,
Mass the New York Express, in New York city;
the Pennsylvania Inquirer, in Philadelphia. Pa;
the Republican, in St. Louis, Mo-. the Bulletin, in
New Orleans, La; and the Evening Picayune. in
San Francisco. CAL. are requested to insert this
notice twice week for four weeks, and send their
accounts with copy of their paper to the Office of
the board.
WAsHINeros, D. c., August Ia, 1852.
Sept l6-2aw4w
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STRAW AND COCO MATTINGS.-We have
- just received, per schooners "Mary Jane' and
"Mot Bedell, an extensive supply of Colored and
ing make, which we think will be found as good
as the country can afford:
a., Sd, and 6 4 extra Manning. All who pur.
chased this make OF US last season will remember
its excellence.
The same widths in irst-quality Gushing
This is a new kind, very good and cheap.
The same widths No. l Goquoa, fancy. These
last are an entirely new style. and quite pretty.
article ia of great for churches hotels halls ga
looms of steamboats,. and other public places where
there is much of thoroughfare. 1t is ndestructi.
BILE to dampness and will be sold less than ever of
fered before in this city.
Apl2 CLAGETr & DODEON.
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ENOR the purpose Of forming a company with
Il one thousa nd shares, of 81 900 each, for which
annum in return therefor, with a safe prospect OF
doubling the whole amount invested, (each and all
specialpartners,) free from assessment and liza.
bility, under the Revised Statute of New York.
DESTROYS of having influential parties through the
entire Union interested for the purpose of obtain
ing contracts with the Government to carry the
United States mail in steamers and vessels to nd
from New York, California, the East Indies, Eu.
rope, &C., proposals will be received for limited
number ofcertifcates f shares of $ 900 each.
OLIVER HOLDEN,
Genera lPa rtner land ChiefAgent of Company,
II Wall street, New York.
Banking and Commercial Houses in Europe and
the Americas, on application and investment o!
capital, will be appointed agents
Feb l-dtf
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JUST RECEIVED.

NEW and elegant Spring Styles of scarfs, era
IN watts, Stocks, Ties, Gloves Of every descrip.
ton, Suspenders, Handkerchiefs of silk and linen;
plain, figured and embroidered Hosiery of all
kinds; Umbrellas and Canes; with large supply
OF Gentlomen's Toilet articles, such ns Lubin md
Provost Extracts, Cosmetics, Pomatums, Soaps,
and best Farina Cologne; Brushes of every de.
scription; toRether with q large and complete
assortment Of Gentlcmen's Furnishing articles all
of the very best qualities, constantly on hand.
and for sale at reasonable prices, at ..t' ..aal
.-.Z H CHAS. H. LANES
Hat, Cap, and Gentlemen's Furnishing
Establishment, Penn avenue, near4I street.
March % 1854. ssbsg ss dr. VIZ .tB as : Sn.,
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NOTICE
Of the Establishment Of three additional Land Dis
tricts in the State Of Iotoo.
TN PURSUANCE of the act Of Congress, ap-
l. proved August 2, 1852, entitled can act to
create three additional Land Districts in the State
Of Iowa." do hereby declare and make known
that the land office for the "CHARIroN DIsrRIor,'
in said State, 10 fixed at the town Of CHARLTON;
that for the s'NoRrHERN DIsrRIcT," at FORT
DIES MONIES; and that for the "MIssouRI RIvsR
DrsrRIor," at the town of EVANSVILLE; the
sites which have been designated by the Presi.
dent Of the United States.
Given Under my hand, at the city OF Wash
ington, this second day Of September, A. D. 1884,
BY order of the President:
JOHN WILSON,
Acting Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Sept 3-law6w
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CHUBB, BROTHERS,

bankers and Dealers in Stocks, Land War
ID rants, Foreign and Domestic Exchange
Drafts onIRELANDf from FL and upwards payable
on demand, furnished In sums to suit.
Collections made, and Checks for sale on all the
principal cities.
Gooeynment, State, and other Stocks bought and
sold on commission.
Claims before the Departments romptly attcnded
to. Ren,ittances made at lowest rates in New
York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore funds, as de-
sired, for Notes or Drafts payable in the District,
Alexandria. Va, and other southern cities.
Banking HOUSE, opposite Treasury Department.
Mar LII Telegraph d2wl
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ROSSUTH'S DAGUERREOTYPE.
THE ADVERTISEMENT in the Baltimore Sun
L of the 18th, and the New York Times OF the
10th instant, by Whitehurst, claiming the credito
having taken the Likeness of this distinguished in
dividual, is not true.
The only Daguerreotype which has been taken
in America Of Governor Koksuth, was taken in his
rooms at Browns Hotel, by Bennett. and the only
original picture in this city may be seen al bic
Gallery, Seventh street. AL others are copies
individuals are also on exhibition at
BENEFITS National alieryE
Jan 26 Pa. avenue. near 7th atreet
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Price of EavelOpes.

When It 10 not Convenient to forward amount Of
order per mail express, reference to o respect
able New York house will be sufficient Ailorders
will meet with prompt attention, If addressed
WILLIAM MURPHY,
263 Madison street, New York.
Orderswili be attended to promptly II left at the
stores of Messrs She'll Mott, 20 Walstreet, or Of
Messrs. b. Jeroliman & Co., 134 William street.
N. b. Business cards, embossed in colors from
same dies, at TO per thousand. 15-.- !. Nov Is
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II. G.. FAINT,
Missouri.

+. .. EVANS, II. G.. FAINT,
Late Chief Clerk Pension Office. Missouri.
TVANS q FAINT, Attorneys and Agents, Cd.
" site Treasury Building, Washington, d. c.,
give prompt attention to claims against the Uni
ted States for pensions, bounty land, back and
extra pay, sc. Mr. Evans will give especial atten-
ton to rejected and suspended revolutionary PEN
sion claims
Highest prices paid for land warrants, and or
dcrs from distance promptly filed.
Refer to members Of Congress and officers OF
the Government generally.
June 16-d3m
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MURPHT'S .. ....
Self-sealing Advertising EAvslopes m Ia. 263
Madison street, New York. -.t


THE SUBSCRIBER, lin soliciting the patronage
i of all who may see this advertisement, feels
none ofthat hesitation with which new article IL
brought before the public. The experience Of
years has established their superiority beyond all
question; and he confidently refers to the testimo-
ny ofthose business men who have used these en-
velopes, and to his rapidly increasing sales, as
proof oftheir excellence. The following are afew
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 afording PERFECT SECURITY
AGAINST FRAUD.
I'd: The envelope cannot be opened withou be.
ing destroyed. ...
Sd. Neither wax nor wafersare requisiteto seat
them.
18th. Upon the miscarriage of a letter the sealin-
sures its immediate return to the sender, instead
ofbeing buried months in the dead letter Office.
5th. The envelopes are furnished al almost THE
SAME PRICE AS PLAIN ONES, with only tho
additional cost ofthe die, which will last for years.
9th. Each letter mailed il most effective adver-
tsement, sure to attractthe attention ofalthrough
whose hands it may pass.
The following il fist Of prices for dies engraved
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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-, FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,
GEa PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EVANS &
IN WATSON, No. 80 Dock street, opposite

49,, FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,
SGE PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EvANS &
H0M WATSON, No. 80 Dock street, opposite
the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyhole Cover sALAMANDERS
Fireand Thief ProofIRON CHESTS, warranted to
stand than Stni ch RoN
100 now in use. They also continue to makeths
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
We, the undersigned, were present, on the 18th
day of September, when Messrs. Evans & Watson
which time they consumed five cordsof woodoverit,
commencing at A. M. and continuing until p.
M. making five hours intense heat, amounting to
a white heat. The Chest remained in the Ere until
the next morning, when it was opened in our pre-
sence, and all the book and papers taken out,
having been preserved entire. The above. named
Chest, together with the books and papers, may be
examined by calling at the store Of Evans Wat
son SO Dock street.
THOs. HANSELL, 18th street above Arch
SAMUEL L. DAVIS, Ill N. 3dstreet.
Messrs. Euans + Watson.
GENTLEMEN: Having been prescntwhen the con
tents of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed to view, take pleasure in adding my
testimony to the professionally of papers. No
mark Of fire was any 9ft a,rpp,cr
pH,lXDrIrHIX: s Sept. ls, 1850.
BALTIMORE, June Is ,ls49.
Messrs. Exams + Watson, Phi.ddelehia.
GENrLEMENi Wehave Huch pleasurein recon
mending your Fire proof Chests to the notice ofthe
saved our books and contents effectualy after un.
dergoing q very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block Of buildings on Arch
street wharf, the Schuylkil, on the 9Th Of June
lS4s' or''v'ry re'P s1ssEXi,L & G1LL1Ns
Cast and Wrough Iron Houses, of all sizes an
patterns, made to order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pire-proo
frigerators, warrantedsuperiorto allothers, Water
Filters. Nov 30
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r YDIA: A woMAN'S BOOK, by Mrs. New
IL tn Grassland, author Of Partners for Life. s..
just published in Boston. and for sale by
TAYLOR & MAUEY,
Aug rs Booksellers, near 9th Of, q
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DUFF ENVELOPES, At ono dollar 4 thousand.
ID A now supply just received. Ass y wv
- - - 80 r TAYLOR 4 MAURY,
1. sertl6 WI. Booksellers. near 9Th It.
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$4,000!
$4,000! $4,000!
10 Prizes of $1,000!
Lottery for the benefit Of the
STATE OF DELAWARE,
Class 1876, for 1852.
To be drawn at Wilmington, Delaware, on Satur.
day, October 80, 1852.
Fourteen Drawn Numbers in each Package Of
Twenty. Ave Tickets.
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AUCTION NOTICE.

TyHE SUBSCRIBER respectfully announces to
i his friends and the public that he has COM
menced the Auction and Commission business on
bis own account and offers his services for the sale
of every description of real and personal property
upon the most favorable terms. a.. ..
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 Warrington as the Auctioneer Of the
late firms of Dyer & Bro. and Dyer & Mcclure,
he deems it unnecessary to say more than that bis
tiers Of business, and sales of any amount cashed
without delay.
Until permanent arrangements can be made for
the reception and sale of merchandise on commits
sion, persons wishing to employ an Auctioncer
will please call at the Office of A. RorHwELL, esq.,.
on D street, east Of It'll, where can be found
during business hours, ready and prepared to
June l0-dtf E. N. SrRATTON.
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sTickets $l0-Halves $5-Quarters 81 so.
Orders for Tickets and Shares and Certificates
of Packages in the above splendid Lotteries will
receive the most prompt attention, and an official
account of each drawing sent Immediately after il
is over to all who order from me.
Address F. E. O'BRfEN, Agent.
Sept % Alexandria. Va.
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MYER PHINEAs.

American steel PEN Manufa cturer,
ID ESPECTFULLY calls the attention Of his
II friends and patrons to his new Pen. called the
IMITATION QUILL PEN. which 10 unsurpassed
in flexibility and design, being the most perfect
imitation OF the quill ever made. This, together
with his new Double Elastic Patent Spring, New
York Commercial, Original, Bank Pens, Jenny
Linds, Suavetor, and Extra Fine Point also, his
superior, accommodating, and plain Holders Of all
patterns, ivory and cocoa Letter Stamps, can be
procured ut his establishment, No. l1S William
street, New York.
As also BY all the principal stationers in this
city. Aug 2s-Th&Satn
HAvING JUST RETURNED FROM NEW
II York, II affords me great pleasure to call the
attention OF my friends and customers, and the
public generally, to an inspection Of one Of the
largest pretest, and decidedly best selected stock
of French and English Cloths, Cassimeres, and
Vestngs I have ever offered in this city; all Of
which will be made up at the shortest notice, and
in my usual elegant style, for the lowest cash
prices.
WILLIAM TUCKER,
Penn. avenue, between ~ and 9th streets.
Sept 16-3taw3w
SLAvERY IN THE SOUTHERN STATES; by
~ Carolnian-pamphlet.
Tracts Concerning Christianity; by Andrews
Norton. 900 f."
Memorial of the Rev. John 8. Popkin, d. D.,
late Professor Of Greek Literature in Harvard Uni
versity; by Cornelius G, FELTON,, his successor.
Address delivered before the Alumni Of Harvard
University; by the Hon. Robert @. Winthrop
Aug 30 FRANCK TAYLOR.
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HN 81 wHITEHURST,S GALE.
AkA RY OF PREMIUM DA.
GUERREOTYPES,ove
Store Of DUvALL & BRO,
- between u and, 9Th streets,

Pennsylvania avenue. -..
This establishment possesses many advantage
over others In this city, being built expressly Tor
Daguerrean purposes. II contains one Of the finest
skylights in this country. and best arranged; for
which reason artists prefer Daguerreotypes taken
at this establishment above alIofhers.
There are now exhibition some of the largest
Daguerreotypes in the world, taken ut this estab-
lishment, with large collection of others, free to
the public at all hours of the day. Nav
Awarded the first medal at the late Fair OF the
Maryland Institute, in 1850 and 1851, and a pre-
MUM at the Great Exhibition at Castle Garden.
Galieriss.-No. BAT Broadway, New York; No.
POS Baltimore street, Baltimore; Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, d. c.; II Main street. Rich.
mond. Va; tynchburg, Va; Norfolk, Va; and
Petersburg, Va -.. -, ...'5. III y
j. H. wHrTEHURsT, Sole Proprietor.
Jan 30
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TOKE, TAR, AND LIME on hand, and for
~ sale at the Warrington Gas Works.--The Coke
a. fuel gives an intense heat, and ignites almost
as readily az charcoal. The Coal Tar 10 used
chiefly az paint, for the preservation of timber,
iron, &c. The Lime being highiyimpregnated with
ammonia, is of great value a manure, and far
superior to the ordinary lime when used for that
purpose. ....,.. Dec29-tf
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SPLENDID LOTTERIES,
FOR OCTOBER, 1852.


SPLENDID LOTTERIES,
FOR OCTOBER, 1852.
GREGORY & MAURY, MANAGERS,
(Successors to ]. w. Maury & Coz
$4,000!
$4,000! $4,000!
20 Prizes Of 1000!
Lottery for the benefit Of the
STATE OF DELAWARE,
Glass l02, for 1882
To be drawn at Wilmington, Del, on Saturday,
October 2, 1852.
10 Number Lottery-l4 Drawn Ballots.
GRAND SCHEME.
prize o.. $4O,OOO
do ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10000
l do Observation-Disclosures. $4,000
a. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 5000
do NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 5000 -
do Observation-Disclosures. 5000
40 prizes OF. Observation-Disclosures. 1000
90 do ................ 500
30 90 l~
&c. nc. O. &C.
Tickets Sl0--Halves $5-Quarters 81 80.
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VNlNE STORE.-JOHN H. BUTHMANN,
w .Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between
u and 9th streets, has received invoice of red
and white French Wines, viz:
Chateau Margaux, Chateau Mouton, Leoville,
st. Pierre, st. Julien lin quartsand pints, argauI
Medoc.
Chateau Coutet Haul Barsac Chateau Sauterne,
Haut- Sauterne.
Also, an invoice Of superior London Brown
stout, in pints.
My Olive brand Champagne having arrived at
New York in the ship Vaucluse from Havre, now
expect daily to receive It, together with a choice
assortment Of Wines, Brandies, Cigars, sc
Nov Is
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HUDSON RIVER FIRE AND MARINE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.
Office No. |, Todd's Building, adjoining
Bro,on's Hotel, Washington City, D. C.
Capital OO0 GALL paid in and securely invest
ed according to law.)
MILL insure merchandise. cargoes, d wellinps
w household furniture and other property.
anysohsrein this Dstriet or the joining States, on
the most favorable terms.
The public may rest ssured that ell losses sus
tanned by this company will be literally ndprompt
" 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 A 0ept
Jan IDLY ...s>' = -. - - ~.
HOME AND SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY. part 9
II Putnam's Semi monthly Library
Rob Roy and The Antiquary-Hart's edition of
the Waverly Novels. -
This day received for sale By
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Aogb Booksellers, near 9th 1t.
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SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK OF CAL.
" lFORNIA, 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 the United
States.
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 more safe and conve
nient to take certificates of deposit from the
"Bank Of the Metropolis" as we always pre-
pared to cash them upon presentation.
Investments, Collections and Remittances made
on the most favorable terms.
J. r ROBINSON,
T. L. SMITH.
ROBINSON & CO.,
Managers and Proprietors.
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SHIRTS. sHIRTsI SHIRTS,

SHIRTS! sHIRTSI sHIRTsI
NEW and beautiful styles of French embroider-
IN ed Shirts, in pleasing variety. Also, 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 In all
at y..E-f Enajr ~ CHAS. Fl. LANES
Hat, Cap, and Gents Furnishing
Mar % Establishment, Penn. NV, near Al ct.
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BANK OF THE UNION

Broton's Mayble Building, Warrington, d. c.,
CONTINUES to collect and discount approved
~ Drafts upon the several Departments Of Gov.
ernment buys and sells all kinds Of Uncurrent
Money at best rates sells drafts the principal
cities throughout the country, and, in fact,
made for all collections, in such funds as the par.
ties for whom collected may desire.
The highest market prices paid for LAND WAR.
RANTS at all times.
N. B. The public are assured that, notwith-
standing the attempts Of interested parties TO dis.
parage the circulation of our notes, the Issue of
this Bank are bought by the principal brokers in
and Washington, at as low q rate of discount ms
other notes emanating from Washington.
r. H. GALLAHER, President.
SAMUEL w. MARSH, Cashier.
Aug 27 -3tawImif
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A STEP FROM THE NEW WORLD TO The
"A OLD AND BACK AGAIN, by Henry b. Tap
pan; 2 vols.
Chambers's Papers for the People; vols. and
Appletsn's Mechanics Magazine for July.
TAYLOR MAURY,
. July IL Bookseller, near 9th ct.