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sNIDER'S WINES.

T HAVE lately received from WARRINGTON Mon
Il TON, ESQ.,, at Bordeaux, a well selected invoice
Of the best Red Wines of MEDOC, embracing
email lot of each of the very choicest growths o
that celebrated district.
This fact, and Mr.. Morton's well known high
standing, as also his good judgment in bis se!ec-
tons, a sufficient guarantee that these Wines
will be found. trial, all that bespeak for them,
if properly treated.
Among them are 100 dozens of the 'CHATEAU
LARiVEAUX," which has already given such
great satisfaction, from the Vineyard of the Count
pU HAMEL.
80 cases. each dozen pints, same Wine.
30 dozens "CHATEAU MARGAUX,"
vintage of lS47. The best Of the first class Wines
of Medoc,
20 dozens "HAUT BRIoN," ofls47 The fourth
vor and delicacy. From the Commune Of Pessac.
10 dozens "CHATEAU LAROSE," lSi7. The
finest of the second-cass. From the Commune OF
81. Julien.
90 dozens "MOUTON," ls47 OF the second
class. OF the Commune Of PauiilGc. A very
perior and favorite Wine.
20 dozens Of the celebrated "CHATEAU cos"
Destonrnei. The choicest Of the second class, and
by many best judges ranked good as first class.
business, have received some invoices Of most eX
cellent RHINE and MOSELLE Wines, including
the SPARKLING SCHARZBERG," of 1876, and
two qualities of the "CELEBRATED CHAM
PAGNE" of Moot and Chandon, which
surpas sed; as well as some rare "AMONTlLLA-
DO" and choice stock of ':SAUTERNES,"
BURG UNDIES," Sc, sc.
Orders will be very thankfully received and deli
sered at Washington city, BY Adams's Express,
free Of charge, by JACOB SNYDER, JR.,
Wine Merchant, No rs Walnut street Phila.
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w ,su,voro, So,,o,ohor1 $50
-,o,ose m,: 49,. on ~ =,
CohLS win pe rI1eNeu az 'nls Uiioe u Nv
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ve'npc. neA., iol s'aulns ain PuVlhs WIN Iooho
s s ,ne eat.lase.Wny u rthnsyN IVA, asenue
ot' i.!n sleet We. W aoh Cieehi iu1 t'tSnnS
anu Swung .u' pstoho oii eao', sue .ho'e o' anu
luInisui"E anu tuylns mug 10y, way neloss :'ie
eaie a. N' 'n''''''''o" VIVA '"o s'!ee'' WHICH
cfoss IT,
TIE width OF carriage way to be paved will be
about 10 feet. The stone to be used must not be
more than nor less than inches IN diameter. IL
is to be laid on bed OF good gravel inches deep,
ana well watered and rammed Persons proposing
VIII state their price per sunerhcial yard square,
including the necessary grading and all materials,
as we'll as the taking up OF the Old cutters and nag
ging.
The curbpg will be of New York blue stone. S
inches thick and Is inches deep the ton edge be
ing dressed to proper bevel and no piece less than
three feet long will be received This will be Get
on bed of gravel inches deep. The tagging
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Architect,s Once, United states Capitol,

WAsHINaToN, ID. c., Sept %, 1852.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
~ office until the Goth day of November next, at
six O'Clock p. M, for executing the brickwork Of
the extension of the United States Capitol.
The price to be stated per thousand, "kiln count"
which price is to the cutting Of all groin and
other arches and all jobbng; Also all tools, scat
folding, rig ging, and every thing necessary to the
execution Of the work. The bricks, lime, sand,
and cement, to be furnished by Government
The successful bidder will be required to furnish
approved security for the faithful performance of
the work to the amount of $4,000.
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 suciency
of the said qua sureties to be certified to
by some person known TO the Department of the
Interior.
The right will be reserved of accepting such bid
may be considered by the Secretary of the Inte-
rior as most advantageous to Government.
Each bid to be sealed and endorsed "Proposals
for Brick,Dork Of the Extension Of the United States
Capitol"
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, on Saturday, the 9th of
November, at IL O'Clock IN.
THOMAS U. WALTER,
Architect of the Extension of the U. S. Capitol.
Sept 27-taw2m
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PROFESSOR GROUPS

French Class for Conversation & Reading,
PIiib be opened Tuesday, the l4M inst, at 7 D. m
TINE OBJECT OF THIS CLASS is to aid in
l. every possible way those persons in Washing.
ton who desire to acquire an accurate knowledg &c
of French, and to learn not only to read, but to
speak the language huently. Most persons n the
United States acquire their knowledge throug h the
eye alone, and hence the number of individuale
here who read tolerably we'll, but do not compre-
bend a word OF French when spoken or even when
read, by another. To such persons such a Class
promises very great advantag es
The members will meet at the rooms of Profess
sor d. E. GRoux, a native Of France, who will di-
rect and superinend the exercises, opposite
Brown 3 Hotel, where tickets may be had.
REFERENCES:
FRANCIS MARKoE, ESQ.,, g street, between Sd
and Il streets.
WIN. g. DERRICK, ESQ.,, corner of and 10Th ste.
Gen. N. TowsoN, corner of and l7tn sts.
Maj. w. Rich, II street, between 7th nd 18th
streets.
JOHN WILSON, esq, 9Th ct between f & F sts.
Capt. GEO. +. De LA Roche, Georgetown.
Col PETER Force, 10th street, ncnrD
Rev. JAMES RYDER.
Rev. w. j. CLARKE, corner Of 9th and + sts
Comm'r ANDREW HARDWOOD, corner of l4th and
etc.
OTIs G. Weir, Rittenhouse A ademy
iHomAs CARBERaY, esq. OctS-tf
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Post Once Department,
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the az

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ad-
~ vertisement OF the 30th of September, 1852
inviting proposals. for service the New Orleans
and Vera Cruz route not being in accordance with
the act of 3Oth of August last, establishing the
route, the same is hereby withdrawn, and the fol-
lowing substituted in it's place. By a duly certi-
fed copy of the act above referred TO, it appears
that there is no clause in said law requiring that
the vessels for the conveyance Of the mail between
New Orleans and Vera Cruz shall be " ada pied 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, 1916, and 9th June. lS4S, below
referred to. S. d. HUBBARD,
Postmaster General.
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JUST RECEIVED,

NEW and elegant Spring Styles of Scarfs, era:
tion Suspenders, Handkerchief of silk and linen;
plain, figured and embroidered Hosiery of all
kinds; Umbrellas and Canes; with a large supply
Of Gentlemen's Toilet articles, such as Lubin and
Provost Extracts, Cosmetics, Pomatums, Soaps,
and best Farna Cologne; Brushes of every de-
scription; together with large and complete
assortment of Gentlemen's Furnishing articles, all
of the very best qualities constantly on hand.
and for sale at reasonable prices, at
CHAS. H. LANES
Hat, Cap, and Gentlemen's Furnishing
Establishment, Penn. avenue near street.
March %
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Tickets $20-Halves SO Quarters $5-
Eighths 50 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 E E. O'BRIEN,
Oct 81 Agent, Ale xandria, Virginia.
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mURPHY's
Self-sealing Advertising Envelopes ,No.2o3
Madison Street, New York.


E,HE SUBSCRIBER, IN soliciting the patronage
i of all who may see this advertisement, feels
none of that hesitation with which article is
brought before the public. The experience Of
years has established their superiority beyond all
Question and he confidently refers to the tesmo-
nv ofthose business men who have used these en-
velopes, and to his rapidly increasing sales,
proof of their excellence The following are a few
Of the reasons for their popularity:
LIST. On the place occupied by a seal person
may have his name, business, and address con-
spicuously and beautifully embossed, colored or
plain, thus afordng PERFECT SECURITY
AGAINST FRAUD.
I'd. The envelope ca not be opened without be-
ing destroyed.
Sd. Neither wa nor wafersarc requisiteto seat
them.
4th. Upon the miscarriage Of letter the sealin-
sures it's immediate return to the sender instead
of being buried months in the dead letter office.
5th. The envelopes are furnished at a most 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-
tisement to attractthe attention otallthrough
whose hands it may pass.
The following is list ofprices 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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AUCTION NOTICE.

TTlHE SUBSCRIBER respectfully announces to
i his friends and the public that he has COM
bis own account and offers his services for the sale
of every description of real and personal property
upon the most favorable terms.
With 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 s. Bro. and Dyer & Mcclure,
he deems it unnecessary to say more than that his
personal attendance can be relied upon in all mat
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 Auctioneer
will please call at the Office of A. RoTHwELL, ESQ.,.
on D street, east Of 7th, where can be found
during business hours, ready and prepared to
answer the calls of the public. Respectfully,
June l0-dtf E. N. STRATTON.
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PROPOSALS FOR CARRYING the MAILS
Z OF the United States from the lst day of jan
uary 1883, to 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, (to be
decided by the day foowing,) on the route and in
the manner and time herein specified, viz
Route I ,240. From Jacksonville. by Manchester,
Whitehall, Carroton, Kane, Jerseyville, Delhi
and Godfrey, to Alton, and back daily except Sun
day, in four house coaches; three of the weekly
trips to embrace Lynnville, Winchester Glasgow
and Breeze, instead Of Manchester and Whitehall.
Leave jacksonville daily, except Sunday, at IL
a. m;
Arrive at Alton next days by a. m
Leave Alton daily, except Sunday, at p m;
Arrive at Jacksonville next days by 9 p. m.
The mail is TO be carried in preference to pas
scngers, 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 Poet Office
laws. He may alter the contract or schedule,
provided he allows pro rata extra pay for additional
stock in case of increased expedition, No extra
pay will be allowed should the distance prove
greater than advertised The proposals should be
endorsed "Mail Proposals for Route 1920, lii
nois," and addressed to 1.-The Second Assistant
Postmaster General"
For further particulars to the conditions of
bidding, see notes attached to the late advertise
ment for proposals for carrying the mails GER
tain routes in Illinois, &C.
s. D. HUBBARD,
Postmaster General.
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Oct. 81, 1852.
Oct 22-law4w
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When it is not convenient to forward amount OF
order per mail express, reference to respect
able New York house will be sufficient. All orders
will meet with prompt attention, ifaddrcssed
WILLIAM MURPHY,
263 Madison street, New York.
Orders will be attended TO promptly if lcft nj tne
stores of Messrs She'll & Mott, 20 Wollstrcet orof
Mcssrs. II. Jeroliman & Co., 1874 William street
N. b. Business cards, embossed in coitES rom
s,r,e d;es nj eIO ner thousand Nov %
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VXIINE STORE.-JOHN II. BUTHMANN,
w Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between
Il and 9th streets, has received an invoice of red
and white French Wines, viz:
Chateau Margaux, Chateau Mouton, Leoville,
st. Pierre, st. Julien lin quartsandpint ,Margaux
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, l now
expect daily to receive It, together with n choice
assortment Of Wines, Brandies, Cigars, sc.
Nov IL
STRAw AND COCO MATTINGS.-we have
- just received, per schooners "Mary Jane" 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 good
as the country can afford:
A., 4, and 6 4 extra Manning. All who pur.
chased this make of US last season will remember
it's excellence.
The same widths in first quality Gushing
This is a new kind, very good and cheap.
The same widths No. Goquoa, fancy. These
last are an entirely new style, and quite pretty.
Also, a heavy stock Dundee Coco Mating. This
article is of great for churches, hotels halls sa
looms of steamboats, and other public places where
there lie much Of thoroughfare. II is indestructi-
BILE to dampness and will be sold less than Of
Apl2 CLAGETT & DoDsON.
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TOKE, TAR, AND LIME hand, and for
~ sale atths Washington Gas Works.-The Coke
fuel gives an intense heat, and ignitcs almost
as readily charcoal. The Coal Tar is used
chiefly paint, for the preservation of timber,
iron, &c. The Lime being highlyimpregnated with
ammonia, is of great value as a manure, and far
superior to the ordinary lime when used for that
purpose. Dec29-tf
IIntelli rencer nd Union
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$4,000!
$4,000! $4,000!
10 Prizes of $ 900!
Lottery for the benefit Of the
STATE OF DELAWARE,
Class 1875, for 1852.
To be drawn at Wilmington, Delaware, on Satur-
day, October 30, 1852.
Fourteen Drawn Numbers in each Package of
Twenty five Tickets.
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[Intelligencerand Union.
SHIRTS, SHIRTS, sHIRTsI

SHIRTS! SHIRTS! SHIRTS!
NEW and beautiful styles of French embroider-
~ 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 guaranteed in all cases.
at CHAS. H. LANES
Hat, Cap, and Cents Furnishing
Mar % Establishment, Penn. av., near d at.
HANGING ACADEMY.-FIRST COURSE
~ Mr.. F. r. Liable has the honor to announce
Alexandria that his rst course of dancing lessons
for the season will commence on Thursday, No
vember 6, at his room over George and Thomas
Parkers grocery store, south side of Pennsylvania
avenue, between 9th and 7th streets, opposite
Browns new hotel
Days tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat-
urdays.
All the fashionable dances will beintroduced
and taught. Oct22-tf
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SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK OF CA L.
lFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO.

SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK OF CALI
IFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO.
DILLS OF EXCHANGE, in sums to suit, on the
I'D 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.
Persons carrying or wishing to place funds in
California, will find it much more safe and convc-
nient 10 take certificates of deposit from the
"Bank Of the Metropolis We are always pre-
pared to cash them upon prcsen tation.
Investments, Collec tons and Renittunccs made
on the most favorable terms.
J. X. ROBINSON,
II. L. SMITH.
ROBINSON s. CO.,
Managers and Projectors.
Julv l6-ruTh&S
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KossUTH,s pAsUERREOTYPE.

KOSsUTH'S DAGUERRECTYPE.
THE ADVERTISEMENT in the Baltimore San
4 of the 18th, and the New yor Times OF thc
10th instant, by Whitehurst, claiming the creditoi
having taken the Likeness OF this inguished IN
is not true
The only Daguer reotype which has been taken
in America Of Governor KoEsuth, was takcn IN his
rooms at Browns Hotel, by Bennett, and the only
riginal picture in this city may be seen al his
Gallery near Seven street. All others are copies
Daguerreotypes of Madame Pu'szky and other
dstng uishc ID individuals also on exhibition at
BENEFITS National Gallery.
Jan26 Pa. avenue, near 7th street.
HUDSON RIVER FIRE AND MARINE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.
Office No. |, 7odd's Building, adjoining
Broacn's Hotel. Washington City, ID. Z.
Capital $500 900, GALL paid in and securely nvest-
ed according to law.)
WILL insure merchandise cargoes, dwellings,
w household furniture and other property,
any,cherein this District The adj dining States,on
the most favorable terms.
The public may rest assured that all losses aus
tanned by this company will be literally nfprompt
iy adjusted a their office in this city.
ISAIAH BLOOD, President.
ALFRED NOXON, VccPrcsidcnt
p. J. AVERY, Secretary.
JAS. A. REQUA, Actuary.
SAML. B. HICkCOX, General Agent
Ian l2-dly
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$67 500!
$4,000! $4,000! $4,000!
10 Prizes of So, 500!
Lottery for the benefit of the
STATE OF DELAWARE,
Class H, for 1852.
o be drawn at Wilmington, Delaware, on Satur
day, November 81, 1852.
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Form of u Certificate.

1.-THE undersigned, Postmaster Of -, certi
fes that he is we'll acquainted with the guarantors
above named, and their property, and that they
sufficient and able to make good their guar
antee."
Dated -. [Signed.]
The bid should be sent under seal to the Second
Assistant Postmaster General and the words
"Ma proposals. foreign mails' 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, 1885, but if the
bidder shall not consider himself able or prepare red
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 about the 18th Of Febru-
airy, 1855.
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 shall offer our
Il large and we'll assorted stock at first cost,
embracing not only summer goods, but also sta
Piles and fancy articles OF every descriptions such
Velvet, Tapestry, Brussels, Three ply, andother
Carpetings
Linen and Cotton Shirts, Table Damasks
Damask Table Cloths, Damask Napkins
Towelliugs, Sheetings and Pillow Linens
Bed Quilts and Counterpanes
Floor OIlc!oths, Rugs, &c.
Together with every other article in our line for
house furnishing purposes.
Our stock Of dress and other fancy goods being
much arger than desire, and being determine
to carry strictly summer goods over to the next
season, we say emphaticaly that all such to be
sold re gardcss of cost value.
HOOE, BROTHER & CO.
p. S.-Wc take this occasion to return thanka
to those of customers who have promptly
responded to our call in the way of settlements,
and trust that all others having unsettled ac
counts will do likewise.
Julys II. r. & co.
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Form for Bid chere no change from ADDER
tisenlent is contemplated bY the bidder.

81 Tor we, as the case may be) there write the
name names in full of there state the residence
or resdencesl hereby propose to carry the mail on
the route from New Orleans to Vera Cruz as often
the Postmaster Generals advertisement for
proposals on the same, dated October Is, 1852,
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 be
conveyed, for the annual sum Of There write out
the sum in words at full length.l
Dated - [Signed.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 certif-
cate of a postmaster, or other equally satisfactory
testimonial, to be men of property, and able to
make good their guarantee. This guarantee, SO
certified, should accompany each bid
"The undersigned - guaranty that -,
iihis bid for carrying the mail frola - 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
suretes. to perform the service proposed -
Dated. [Signedl
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SPLENDID LOTTERIES,
For November, 1852.

$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 Is, 1852
66 Number Lottery-l2 Drawn Ballots.
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WILLARD's HOTEL
Corner of Penn. Avenue and II tb.tree,
WAsHINeToN, d. G.
Junel3-tf HENRY A. WILLARD, Proprietor
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NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Office No. OS Val street, .Nc.c York
NORRIS FRASKLIN, President; SPENCER S. BESH
DICT, Vice-president; PLINy FREENAN,
Actuary.
THIS COMPANY conducted upon the mutual
Il insurance principle, and aIso upon he princi
pie of leaving proportion Of the amount Of the
premiums interestin the hands Of insurers, has
greatly extended its business nd profits, and con-
ferred its benefits he least possible and out
lay to insurers.
Insurance granted to persons" listing California.
Its agency at Washington conPrehe ndsthctol
lowing officers:
VIM Jones, NJ. d. medic lie raminer ,ucarcor-
ner of and Sd streets.
Peter G. Washin gton, agent, Apollo Hall Penn.
sylvania avenue opposite Union Buildings.
June
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$4,000!
rs Prizes OF 81 900.
Lottery for the benefit Of the
STATE OF DELAWARE,
Class 49, for 1852.
To be drawn at Wilmington, Delaware, on Satur-
day, November 20, 1852.