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REV. VERNON EsKRIDGE, U. s.N.

REV. VERNON EsKRIDGE, U.s.N
Greater freight Of Testimony cannot be giusn.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. Aug. Is, 1851
Mr.. j. B. Boush-Dear sir: While am, In general, OPP
posed patent medicines candor compels state that
have great confidence In the virtues of Hampon Vegetable
Tnctnre For several months past have used it in my
family and in dyspepsia loss of Appetite dizziness and
era debility with entire So my experience
extends therefore, pleasure in recommending to the
afflicted a safe and efficient remedy
Chaplain United States Navy.
Still another Witness for /" Hampton's Vegetable
Tsncturer'
This certificate from of largest and most enter
prsng armers-the Of those splendid exhibited
at the late Agricultural Fair and who in person. did the
ploughing with the same, that took the premium. We
condition such to despair of visiting the Fair,
much less taking such aborious part he did to the
establishment Of those who had his state short time
before:
Messrs Mortimer Dc MoiUbrdy-GENTs: Having been af-
icted with Chronic Infammatory Rheumatism for some
time, in its worst FORM tried every remedy that came
within my reach without any success In fact my suffer
scarcely able walk the dreadful pains and swelling
in my mbs had also ulcer formed on my right wrist
When In this condition. Mr. Scott Conductor on the sus
quehanna Railroad with several Others called my attention
to the many wonderful made by Hampons Vegetable
Tincture determined to give it trial. last resort
You well remember sufferings at the time got the
Tincture from you-they almost past endurance
am happy to inform you that, in short time after
taking it. relieved from pain and could walk without
difficulty and in about four weeks enabled to take
part In the ploughng match at late Agricultural Fair
The ulcer my wrist is now entirely cured and am In
the enjoyment OF the very best health with symptoms
Of my old disease all of which feel bound to say to
the great healing and qualities Of Vege
table Tincture.
NV great confidence 1t induced to recommend 1t
TO others and have also its good effects in num-
Der Of cases My little daughter had been In bad health
for me medicine seemed to reach her case or to
do any good until gave her this ncture Of iamp
TOMS which restored her to robust health do there
cheeruy bear testimony in favor of this valuable
medicine, and wish you to send me dozen bottles that
NAV always have 1t at hand. Yours, respectfully,
ELISHA y. HORNE,
Monckton Mills Baltimore county.
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asr Read the following certificate!
PHILADELPHIA, January 10, 1852.
This is to certify that Mr. NJ PARKER In possession
original receipts for ink and that he is fully authorized
by me to make and vend the same. b. ii. RAND.
27-tr
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CLOTHS CASsIMERES, AND VEsTINGS!
IN PIECES Black French Cloth, all grades
w 10 pieces Black Doesxin, some very superior
10 do Fancy Cloths
20 do Fancy Cassimeres
25 Vest Shapes, very pretty
pieces Black Satin
10 do Fancy Yestngs
With Undershirts Drawers, plain aud striped Half Hose
Gloves, Suspenders Pocket Handkerchief, Cavats &C.
Gentlemen wishing goods Of the above description will
call and examine stock, which they will find complete.
VERIFY MILLER,
mar 28-lm Opposite Centre Market.
THE OLD SOLDIER, for April, Illus
trated by his son John, is certainly very rich num-
ber
The LANTERN--A comic weekly uminary full Of fun
The PICK-Wit, humor, and humbug.
MY FRIEND wRIGGLES-Alau ght-rmoying panorama
of his fortunes and mIsfortunes. Illustrated.
All the Magazines, Weekly Newspapers and Cheap Pub.
locations published In Boston, New York, and Philadelphia
received and for sale published.
JOE SHILLINGTON,
apl4-trl 0deon Building, cor of AZ st and Pa av.
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DAPP's NICHE GOLD PENS-Patented
III discriminating all the properties in the finest
quill pen with the durability of the metal Recommended
by many well-known citizens of Washington.
For sale at the agency TAYLOR 4 MAURY'S
an Bookstore Ninth street
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.Stronner=Stil STRONGER I

Stronger-iShU Stronger!
Can any unpreudced mind in the world ask stronger
mony convincing prooof the great restorative and
curative powers Of Hamptons Vegetable Tncture than
given beowi The writer OF our most highly esteemed
citizens, Of integrity, and 1t Is extensively known
has been for long time suffering under disease his altered
appearance Is subject of remark and gives additional
testimony and weight to the certificate below He also
the old Doctor Dunan, whose great skill as ply
stefan well known to most Of the Oldest inhabitants of this
city: ,,o
Messrs Mortimer MoloJray 1t Ia with real
pleasure that able to attest to the general healing and
curative powers Hamptons Vegetable Tncure Some
time during last November was taken with very bad and
serious cough advised to take Cod Liver Oil and did
So but getting better, induced to try Tine
ture got bottle, and, before had used It, all my
cough left Permit also TO state, that for the last
fifteen years have suffered very much from Acute Rhed
tism and Vetgo, confirming me, at times to my bed am
fully convinced that my present good health to the use
Of The Tncture, and kind Providence.
You are my friends, at liberty to use this as you may
think proper and believe me yours very respectfully
NB-I can be seen any time at the Mayors office. G. D.
CLOUD OF WITNESSES.
We have certificates from Captain Canot brother to the
eminent physician to Louis Napoleon, President of the
French republic who cured of Rheumatism Of
years standings from Robt Gaut do of years
one from Mr.. Oldham, Baltimore Customhouse, of dread
full ofdyspepsa; from Jno Luke Of dys
pepsia and general debility and from j. X Stapeton
esq, of Baltimore, with hundreds of others
bloodw cure Scrofula, Rheumatism Colds, Cough Liver
Complaint Diseases of the Throat and Breast certain
relief In all nervous complaints.
We ask the afflicted to call those having this wonderful
- MORTIMER A MOwBRAY,
..... General Agents, Baltimore st.
Also for sale by c. stott 4 Co., Washington, d. G.
Joseph Moffett, 18th st., near n.
D. B. Clarke, cor. Md. av. 4 18th st
.A. ..a. X. 8. T. Cissell, Georgetown.
r. @. @. Berry, Alexandria, Va.
mar 26--tr And by Druggists generally, everywhere.
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CITY GAS STOCK FOR SALE!

% SHARES Of Washington City Gas Stock for sale at
10 the BANK OF THE UNION.
left WASH News
II OST--0n the Avenue yesterday LETTER ENyE-
LOPE, containing FIVE tendollar bills of the bank Of
Seldom withers Co.. and draft for fifty dollars on Corco.
ran Riggs The finder will be literally rewarded on eav-
ing IL at this Office 5--i
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DELAWARE COLLEGE


INHE SUMMER TERM will open the 2Sth Of April
/ The SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL attached embraces MET
CAMILLE, AGRICULTURAL, and other Departments.
4s- For particulars apply to
W. s. r. GRAHAM, President.
NEWARK, DBL, March 80. ap 6-tf
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NOTICE.
LII persons interested in the annual assessment OF
IN able property in the city of Washington for the
1852 hereby informed that the Board Of Appeal will be
session in the Assessors basement story City Hail.
Friday, the 18th instant, from m to and will
continue from day to day. Sundays excepted during the
hours for the purpose of hearing and deciding upon
appeals, until the 26th instant, inclusive
T. F. HARKNESS,
ap 10-eotd Secretary of the Board of Assessors.
nor SALE, Property and near Capitol Hill, al
it follows:
Brick House and Lot in square No 6SI fronting the
north side of the Capitol square
Lot No 15 in square 29 fronting the east side Of the
Capitol square
Lots 8, 10, IL, square 6Sl. near the Railroad.
Lots 3 and 9, in square 637, south of the Capitol.
Also Lot in square 705 the Eastern Branch and
Canal Apply at the office Of A, BOUTWELL,.
Scott ID street, 7th.
IITY PROPERTY FOR SALE.-The under
~ signed has in his charge belonging to sundry PERSONS
HOUSES of various sizes and value also
number BUILDING LOTS in eligible locations which
will be disposed Of on reasonable terms.
A. ROTHWELL,
ap S-eo2w Office on ST., near 9TH.
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CANTON MATING

CITY EXPRESS.
TINE subscriber this method of informing the pub
lie that he will from this day to his FIX
press Georgetown at o'clock and will deliver
packages every part Of Georgetown at moderate charges
Orders left at Cagett Dodson Washington, and Messrs
Engsh's and Lnthicums Georgetown, will receive his
strict attention. .
msr2e-f JAMES ARTHUR o'CoNNER.
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WHITE LINEN HANDKERCHIEFs-
w only n Fipi Also, Boys silk Handkerchief
only 1919 cents, at BROWNS Cheap Cash Store,
ap 2-tr Opposite Browns Hotel.
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70 the PublIs


eExNE kkA1A AGENCY IN WARRINGTON.
AfiAG surrendered everything possessed
IL on eaFis, in the shape 81 Property. Notes.
Gains and Accounis beth il JE.ssliaefer ana ~
gaia Tor the benefit o. The Creditors 81 he B.xt
or rHE UKIoE, ] now tender M Esssp4ef sFrpi,ss
Tor the further liquidation Of any labilt,es thas
may not be satisfied b. the proceeds ii nv assess
Whal halsnees viii be unsettled after ali ay avail
able effects 2re realized through my Trustees Il s
alone can show; but, let the balance 81 What il
nav 90 not ask or desire 10 Re yssasess fforssy
obligations sven fer ere cent il Is my Geselsni.
Ragion 10 struggle, IS lang as life and health are
SHARED me- 70 ogercosae adverse fortune GHd 70 pay
dollar Tor 5slisr. To this end therefore, and iuF
lie .rsSiaisasnce OF INV little heesehold ! Aerehs
offer rlv services as Gessrsl Igeas fer Gs2sss be,
fore Congress and iAe several Deparmsass q ;he
.Geverameas. ara will also undertake to eellecS
lions OF CLAIMS sgsiast inarsals IA W 4shin ssln
NY commissions orlSer1ices rendered shdil be
no more ihaa Hose charged hy other Agents ana
when employed BY persons who were bona he
holders 81 the Bast If 80 Ustena lo,es a' lae
time a is suspension, wslareceire frYn .hsas ~
PR two-thifds II nay tass ID 1hese issues, A1dRpw
lei those Indebted % me make the same efarss and
the same sacrifices ssd 10 cFedi,oS viii saaef
Nv numerous friends in Virginia and etseV here,
who have kaovn me fFosn eA&aehood viii, sn
safe still eon1se in me ana Them lretet al rsr-
sons who may aaye oecasien 10 employ % sssnt
atsshe Seat Of GorernEaent
{ | can be found Ltlhetaakce Of JNo. S. GALtkHEs,
j, 9Th street. between L and r or may be aaeTes
ed postage paid.) through The mail.
RIO. II. GAlElHER.
Washington City, Nov. is. 1852
r S-Any Editor, in Virginia or ELSEWHERE.
Who viii be kind enough to eapy the above for one
monihor more ana call the aitepiiQn6t his readers
10 H. can call me into his service in The transaction
Of such business as he maY aow orsenaaer have
requiring The attention Of an Agent the Seal Of
Government. r. II. q.
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FIRE ms ORANGE
Potomac Insurance Company,
Georgetown. nc.
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS.


TNHiS Company LAYING been reehartered with a
Il provision making The Stockholders individual
~ responsible 70 an amount sqral to the capital
stock heidb thSnh, viii eontinue 10 effect insu-
rance against loss BY fire on al kiads OF properly
at rates as low as security to the insured and to
the Company VIII Justify.
The capital stock OF this Company having been
psid 10 aud securgd according t6 the terms OF The
CHARTER, and in addition lo-whiGbs The Stockholders
being Individually Il spoBsibe for losses, Insurers
will risk peiher -fheir policy pr tie premiums
which theY have said, II
fAppiicaopt6r Insurance in person or BY letter,
addressed 10 the Companss Office, Georgetown,
~ G., will he promptly. !at.erdedlto.
The following named gentlemen compose the
Board Of Directors
JoHN MARBuRYs Georgeto,gn.
= BOBERE READ, =
RICH ARD CRtaSSHANK,' - l.
STEPHEN GASSEN
~, JOSHUA RILEY, e
WILLIAM EMMERT, -
JEREMIAH 0RNIE, ~.
WILLIAM H. EDES,lsw P@'s
DAVID ENGLISH, JR.,,
WILLIAM CLABAUGH, 4"
WILLIAM b. TODD, Washington
WM r. J0HNSrON
JOHN PURDY. a"
JOHN MARBBRY, Pres't.
Henry KING, secry. ~
Application can se made TO
JOHN G RIDENOUR,
Dec 9 '52-6m Harpers- Ferry, Va
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PURLIC SsvE.

Dl virtue ef . Decree cf ,Ee cifsnii Court a
~ Jefferson Ceuay pT0nenRees il the case Of
Mildred g. Tinheflate, 6uardIan, against Henry
I. IimSesiake and Others. aat b. virtue also Of
sathozily conferred oa u 81 lie said Mildred G.
Isniseriake aud HEAVY L. Tishbeflaae. Ne shaif
exfse p sale. q public aEctSoa.- IS. he highest
ssisdeF on ne premises = 9o'e5{E =. t., on Sa1-
lsseas tss lstA d4g 81 neeess5tr sxst that LOT Of
e sllisehea Y t5issropnFr. on which
,' - - IS hsyS Sscye emf nfelling House.
Isss sY George II Beck ailA. ESs5. III. Beckwi,h
chase -s-ss-aa 1s ~ put
issass OF Ssss- oae-;Ai-k Of iAe purchase
,lssss esshi ana sAe residue sso equal annual
aeass y sesT iassfese nom lie 3ay a ssIs ~ =,
q aaSyOn lie property = - : e.>sN
SAMUEL.J c M9oEE. s Special
LAWSON B0TTS ce.s,..s,
November u fSsa A. JfS1-at -.
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Virginia. 10 wit:

II the Circuit Court OF jefferson county, octo.
befk9, 1882,
JUS GrantAam, JeAs H.. SasiA aaa JoAa r. SmiA
PLAINTIFFS,
Cathpin. Fly, Henry F4yasmorihi ddam s. Daa-
drudge, IAitip r. DaHarkLge, .I0AA ". Daeata,
lHsiiiaas Camefaa, eis1yge w Giss, J1co3 Gt6erf,
Bsteflg 1'acksr Sstmaek Cameron, AatsoHg hsa-
aedy, .JSSepA Strakter .JlhA Ie4tk, Hattr y
BsrrsA, BsajaMia %. HstSs, saedfA q Ita6tr,
laAc, DEFENDANTS,
IN CHANCERY
ETyI1IS cause came On 10 De heard upon the papers
j formerly read therein, the decree Of The court
al its May FERN 1850 the exceptions TO the Gem
missionefs report decided on III sald decree, ant
the paper proved The 2SlA day ~ OclooeI, 1882 and
filed in this cause, ard was argued by ceafseI !:
Whefeapon The Court doth, as 10 the 5Ih Exception
to the commissioners report and which the couEt
in lis said tormer decree lett open Tor further ln
qurs, sustain said exception, aud recommA The
report 10 the commissioned, win liberty 10 the
paiutIH further 10 adduee plootot the item q SO,
excepted TO; aud as to the OH exception respecting
sshe discounts, the court being a opinion thar II
was nat competent Ter ihe <Estees, under The terms
otshe dsed OF trust executed BY William Gfanthanl,
10 continue the therein secured, in the bank,
by paying SAID discounts, and il not appearing to
The satisfaction Of the coaft on account OF what
notes those discounts were paid |doh sustain the
said exec psion and FecamH the said report 10 rec
specl 10 the items excepted TO- with instructions 20
the commissioner 10 conform his report thereuPon
20 theveMs presented in this order and with lioer-
~ to any tarty to take any additional evidence in
respect ID said items Aud ii being agreed between
the parties that the commissioner has erred IN
respect 10 The matter excepted toEy William Cam
erun named 10 the Isl exception sA4commissionef
is directed 10 reform his report agesaby to thesaid
exception; and the court to the claim OF The de-
PENDANT calhariue Fry, being OF opinion that the
bond tor the sum of $50 is not the individual debt
of William Grantham alone, but Of William Gran
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UNION HOTEL,

GE0RsGETO. nv, D. CT
THIS large and convenient hoase having bsen
4 thoroughly repaired and refilted, with enilrtly
new furniture ofhan5some ana comfortable style,
was opened "a Wednesday, tie 10th instant. The
subscriber invites The patronage OF the pnhlic :
those who favor him with their company may Be
assured et a hospitahle reception, The best fare3
and such comforts ard attentions as Will make bis
house compare iayorably with The besikept Hotels
in the Dsirietor elsewhere.
~OmRihuses constantly pass 10 ana from the
Capitol, running until II O'clock at night
WM. NJ. FITZHUGH.
November % 1S5ozet
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Extract from Philadelphia paper.

~nNE Of cur best Merchant Tailors on Chestnut
" street, who always had the reputation 10 make
the best and moot Fashionable Garments in the
city had the misfortune 10 get 50 crippled by Rheu
riatism that he was compelled toquit his business
He had a valuable stock Of Ready-maee Clothing
oh hand which be sold,for cash about 10 per cent.
below cost. The purchaser is Is AAC3 ROSE, from
Charlestown Jefferson county. va.
December lh lA53
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Trust Sale 81 Megree.,,.,,,-

5 III Cs,s,. g 80. 9 ssustp now Of record in
undersigned for certain gwen 70 The
dated August lS 1851 IS AZ, 'I rts specthsd
viii proceed 10 sell for reav o,.e ..s oloson
Court House in Charles,oNn Is r,F, = o. me
N DsCstsr. 1852. Negro ~ .,,- sss ste
aged about 81 years, and Aerssnn $3.50 aiarss
about years Said sale 10 taxe $780,, : seed
p ri Such title as is vested Is ~. snh0s ssees
pAieh is seieEei 10 Sc indispatable gill ~
the purchaser. JOHN C. UNSET ~ ''e" ven
November Is 1850 T.s
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Department.
Repair Nssop.

One new II foot iron Turning Engine Lathe, with
Screw apparatus attached 0ae ditto ditto Hand
Lathe.
The Factory is heated BY steam with pipes, on
thu most approved plan.
! There is an Office Store Room and Waste
House attached taIhe Factory
The further Improvements are a STONE Ni-
CHINE lSHOp. 50 By 80 let. 3 ssofiesaiiigh Eeas-
ed aud occupied.
A s4Ig MIL 100 BY IS feet weather board
ed with iron Waleg- Wheel aad occupied by the
Company.
A Two Story BRfcK BUILDING, occupied BY
the Company d a Store
Four large DIFFERING HOUSES. Two sto-
ries, stone and reHgl, east; Five BRICK TENE-
1fENI,Si two stories; and Ave WOODEN cor
Ia GES. one and a. hall stories
more detailed description Of said property is
deemed UNNECESSARY, az those who may desire 10
purchase will doubtless caFefaia examine (he
properly for themselFes--it Is believed however
that such an opportunity for profitable Investment
in manufacturing properly has rarely If ever been
offered in tie Emitted States. A H. HERR Esq
residing on the iSand, will STOW the premises 10
any oae deSiriRg 70 purchase.
The Winchester and Potomac Railroad runs
through the premises and within 100 yards Of the
Factorg-thus ofering every facility for trans
portstion
Terms of Sale, by direction Of said decree are.
as follows, to wit One-fourth Of the purchase,
maneg cash On the day Of sale, and the residue iii
three equal annual Pay ments each deferred paw
men TO bear interest from the day of SAFE and IL be
secured BY the boPds Of The purchase, and a deed
s0i trust upon the premises SO drawn to secure
the payment Of each iustalnreat ashley respective
" become due.
Sale TO take place on the premises al about l3
O'clock, NJ, ot the day above mentioned
ANDREW HUNTER,
Dec 2, 1852. Special Commissioner.
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. B. WEIGH. or CHARLESTON 4 y
GEORGE WASHINGTON


WEIGHS MAGNlFlCENTPORTRAIToR
WASHINGT0N-(2 GO by2S fhdhesl Engraved
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The ceiebFily 81 his efeas en:::ssyng has doubs.
mind q every person IN The Upiled STATES whoean
Every Artist Scholar, Statesman and Jurist, in
10 our own colntry and ia Europe, capable Of
Judging, has pronounced
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PeRrgcr Transcripts Of SrUAKrs wofld-fenowDed
painting, and sach, the only coyFseiiy engraved
portratk y exisfcnce
FIVE DOLLARS PER COPY.
The only merit this PoFlTaif Of Washington
possesses Is; thar the
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
and Tie most celebrated Scholars, AEtisls JuFisss
and Statesmen Of the United States pronouDceit
THE ONLY CORRECT PORTRAIT OF
WASHINGTON EVER ENGRAVED.
Particular attention is invited to the following
letter frUm the Hon. Roger B. Taney, Chief Jus
iiec Of The United States:
EAEffMoag. Jnne &c. 1852.
DsAR SIR--Accept my thanks for the Portrait of
Washington. As work Of sIl It's excellence and
beauir must strike every one who sees III and il
is no less happy ID It's likeness 10 the Father OF his
seoantrg. x Has my good fortune to haze seen him
In the DAYS Of my hoyhood, and his whole appear
anee Is vet strongly impressed on my memory -
The portrait you have iAsu appears 10 me 10 be
an exact likeness, representing perfectly the ex-
preston, az well a. the form and features OF his
face With great respect.
lam your OH servant.
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