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y the President OF the United States.

TN PURSUANCE OF LAW, |, WILLARD
L FILLMORE, President of the United States of
America, do hereby declare and make known that
public sale will be held at the Land Office at
SALTWATER, in the TERRITORY OF MIN
NESOTA, commencing on Monday, the first day
of November next, for the disposal of the public
lands situated in the following named townships
and fractional townships, viz:
North Of the base line and ,oest of the fourth lrin-
cipdi meridian.
Fractional townships thirty-seven and thirty
eight, on the right bank of st. Crox river, and
townships thirty-nne, forty, forty-one, and forty
two, OF range twenty.
Townships thirty-eight, thirty-nine, and forty,
of range twenty-one.
An island in sections thirteen and twenty-four,
in township twenty, and townships thirty-eight,
thirty-nine, and forty, of range twenty-five.
Townships forty, forty-one, and forty-two, of
range twenty three.
Hennepin Island or lot s, section twenty-three,
In township twenty-nine, and an island in section
four, of township thirty, of range twenty -four.
Townships thirty seven and thirty eight Orange
Townships thirty-seven, thirty-eight, thirty
nine, and forty, OF range twenty-six.
Townships thirty-eight and thirty nine, of
range twenty-seven.
Township thirty-nine, of range twenty-eight
Lands appropriated by law for the use of schools
military and other purposes, will be excluded from
the sale.
The Offering of the above. mentioned lands will
be commenced on the day ar pointed, and will pro-
coed in the order in which they are advertised
with all convenient DESPATCH until the whole shall
have been offered and the sale thus closed; but the
sale shall not be kept open longer than two weeks
and no private entry or locations for land bountes
heretofore granted by any law of Congress for
military services rendered to the United States,
Of any of the lands, will be admitted until after
the expiratic-. OF the two weeks.
Given under my hand at the city of Washing.
ton this twenty ninth day of July, Ammo Doniini
one thousand eight hundred and ifty-two.
WILLARD FILLMORE.
By the President;
JOHN WILSON,
Acting Commissioner of the General Land Office,
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I YDlA: A WOMAN'S BOOK, by Mrs. New
IL tn Crosand, author Of Partners for Life.
Just published in Boston, and for sale by
TAYLOR s. MAURY,
Aug 2S Booksellers, near 9th at.
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AUCTION NOTICE.

THE SUBSCRIBER respectfully announces to
i his friends and the public that he has COM
mepced the Auction and Commission business on
his own account and offers bis 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 Warrington as the Auctioneer of the
late firms of Dyer & Bro. and Dyer & Mcclure,
tiers 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 at the Office of A. RorHwELL, 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 lO-dtf K. N. SHRATTON.
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cHN < wHITEEURST'S GALLE-
~ IsS~fa RY or PREMIUM Di-
RTss}x srsI-t{fl4 GUERREOTYPE.S,ovcrt the
S}ysSs5iSH8E5R Store Of DUVALL & BRO,
y between 4. and 9th streets,

~ - bctWeth - anu OIIl sIFVtT8,
Pennsylvania avenue.
This establishment possesses many advantages
over others in this city, being built expressly for
Daguerrean purposes. II contains one Of the fnCst
skyghts in this country, and best arranged; for
which reason artists prefer Daguerreoypes taken
at this establishment above all Others.
There are now exhibition some OF the largest
Daguerreotypcs in the world. taken at this estnh-
lishment, with large collection of others free TO
the public at all hours of the day.
Awarded the first medal at the late Fair OF the
Maryland institute, in 1850 and 1851 and pre-
MUM at the Great Exhibition at Castle Garden.
Galleries.-No. BAT Broadway, New York; Nc.
205 Baltimore street, Baltimore; Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, D. G.; II NlNIn street Rel
mond, Va Lynchburg, Va; Norfolk, Va; ANU
Petersburg, Va.
j. II. wHITEHURsT, Sole Proprietor
Ian 40
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MURPHF's
sealing Advertising Envelopes NO. 2G3
Madison Street, New York.

THE UBSCRIBER, in soliciting the patronage
l. of all who may zee this adve rtisement feels
none ofthat 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 testimo
ny ofthose business men who have used these en-
velopes, and to his rapidly increasing sales, as
proof of their excellence. The following few
ofthe reasons for their popularity:
LIST. On the place occupied by seal a person
may have his name, business, and address con-
spicuously and beautifully embossed, oolored or
plain, thus afording PERFECT SECURITY
AGAINST FRAUD.
I'd. rhe envelope cannot be opened withos be-
ing destroyed.
Sd. Neither wa nor wafersare requisiteto seas
them.
4th. Upon the miscarriage of a letter the sealin-
sures it's immediate return to the sender, instead
ofbcihg buried months in the dead letter Office.
5th. The envelopes furnished at almost 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 ofalthrough
whose hands it may pass.
The following is list ofprices for dies engraved
BRASS and Of envelopes of the usual letter size,
either white or buff, Of good paper, and made 40
above with name, address, &C.:
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Mrs. sOUTHWORTHS NEW NOVEL
1Yl VIRGINIA and MAGDALENE, or the Eos.
ter Sisters; l vol.
The Coquettc, a novel, by the author of Mise
rimus; vol.
The Black Dwarf and Old Mortality, being vol
Hart's edition Waverly Novels; 25 cents.
just published, and this received for sale by
. TAYLOR & MAURY,
SeptT Booksellers near 9th ct
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HAVING JUST RETURNED FROM NEW
IL York, it affords me great pleasure to call the
attention Of my friends and customers, and the
public generally, TO inspection Of one of the
largest, prettes, and decidedly best selected stock
of French and English Cloths, Cassimerce and
Vestngs ! have ever offered in this city; all of
which will be made up at the shortest notice. an d
in my usual elegant style, for the lowest cash
prices.
WILLIAM TUCKER,
Penn. avenue, between ~ and 9th streets.
Sent l6-3taw3w
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STRAW AND coco MATTINGS.-We have
~ just received, per schooners MARY Jane" and
"Mott Bedell, an extensive supply of Colored and
ing make, which we think will be found as good
as the country can afford:
-, a, and extra Manning. All who pur,
chased this make OF us last season will remember
its excellence.
The same widths in frst-quality Gushing
This is new kind, very good and Cheap.
The same widths No. l Goquoa, fancy. These
last are an entirely new style. and quite pretty.
article is Of great use for churches hotels, halls
looms Of steamboats,, and other public places where
there ie much OF thoroughfare. 1t is indesructi-
BILE to dampness and will be sold less than ever Of
fered before in this city.
Ap12 CLAGETT & DODSON.
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SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK OF CALL
IEORNIA. SANeFRANCISCO.

SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK OF CALL
IFORNIA, SAN"FRANCISCO.
Oils 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
Persons carrying or wishing to place funds in
California, will find it much more safe and conve.
nient 10 take certificates of deposit from the
"Bank of the Metropolis" as we are always pre-
pared to cash them upon presentation.
Investments, Collections and Remttances made
on the most favorable terms.
J. r. ROBINSON,
Il. L. SMITH.
ROBINSON & CO.
Managers and Proprietors
July l6-TuTh&Satly
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1FE OF GENERAL FRANKLIN PIERCE, by
- Hon d. W. Bartlett; vol, portrait, rs cents.
Life OF General Franklin Pierce, and Biography
Life and Public Services of Henry CLAW, by Epes
Sargent and Horace Greeley; vol, portrait; 81.
Aug 81 FRANCK TAYLOR.
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SELLING OFF AT COST.

SELLING OFF AT COST.
LNROM and after this date shall offer our
embracing not only summer goods, but also sta.
Piles and fancy articles of every description; such
Velvet, Tapestry, Brussels, Three ply, and other
Carpetings
Linen and Cotton Shirts, Table Damusks
Damask Table Cloths. Damask Napkins
Towellings, Sheetings, and Pillow Linens
Bed Quilts and Countcrpancs
Floor Oilcloths, Rugs, &c.
Together with every other article in QUE line for
h )use- furnishing purposes.
Our stock of dress and other fancy goods being
to carry strictly summer goods over to the next
season, we say emphatcally that III such to be
HooE, BROTHER co.
p. S.-We take this occasion to return thank8
to those Of our customers who have 80 promptly
responded to our call in the way OF settlements,
and We trust that oil others having unsettled &C
counts will do likewise.
July II. n. & co.
GEALED PROPOSALS will be received by
~ the undersigned until the I'D day of Novem-
Der ncxtnt IL 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 measured in
the bank before lifting; the distance Of haul from
the bank to the place of deposit ia about 20,
yards.
The amount of earth necessary to comnlet,
the contemplated Improvement ia estimated a
| II 900 cubic yards; but should more earth be re-
quired, the contractor must bind himself to deliye
any additional quantity wanted at the same pric,
as the first. The whole to be completed by the ls
day Of April next
VIM. D. BRECKENRIDGE,
Agent Tor the Improvement of the Public rounds
Sept 25r-2taw
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Office OF Com missioner OF Public Buildings
WAsHINGToN, September 4, 1859.

WAsHINeToN, 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 carriage-way of Pennsylvania avenue
from 18th street west TO Rock Creek; furnishing
and setting curbstone each side thereof, and
furnishing and laying 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 70 feet. The stone to be used must not be
more than nor less than inches in diameter. 1t
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,
as we'll as the taking up of the old cutters and flag
ging.
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 gneiss in large pieces, from the quarries
near the Falls, and ia to be laid bed Of gravel
inches deep.
Proposals for curbing will state the price per foot
lineal, and for tagging Fer foot superficial, in
GLIDING all materials.
If in grading it 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 stone
as may be used fair price will be charged to the
This work will be divided into four sections, and
proposals will be received for any one or more of
them The first will commence at 18th and ex.
tend to the centre of 10Th street, the second from
the centre of 18th to the centre Of 2lst street; the
third from thence to centre of Oath 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 curbng and flag
cling; as distinct contracts may be made for these
works
The work is to be executed in the best manner
within three months after its commence ment I'M
der the superintend sncc of person to be appoint
ed by the Commissioner, and his judgment in re-
gard to 1t is to he conclusive between the parties
Security will be required Tor the faithful perform
ancc of the contracts, and no deviation from the
terms will be allowed.
The proposals will be opened at 10 O'Clock, a.
m, on the 4th of November next, in the presence
of such of the bidders may attend at this Office.
VIM. Easily,
Sept 6-lawt4thNov Com Public RuiIdinps
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THE LOST SENSES: Deafness and Blindness

i
l. BY DR.. Kitto.
"Tbis is work of great interest, from one of the
most learned and accomplished writer's of the age,
revealing the mysteres OF the world in which those
live who have been deprived of the of ght
hearing. Ever since his boyhood, for more than
thirty years, DR.. Kitto has passed life of great
activity as scholar, in state Of the most intense
deafness to which any living creature can be sub
jected. His account of himself, and of his discrim
mating remarks on the condition of the blind.
(James Mitchell, Laura Bridgeman, and others,
are replete with profound thought on the interest
ing phenomenon presented in the progress of their
mental training D Christian Observer.
Kitto's Daily Bible Illustrations Morning Sc
ries. vols. l2mo. 81.
Vol. l. Antediluviens and Patriarchs.
2. Moses and the Judges.
g. Samuel, Saul, and David.
T. Solomon and the Kings.
Evening series. vols. l2mo. 81.
Vol |. Job and the Poetcal Books.
g Isaiah and the Prophets.
3. The Life and Death of our Lord.
4. The Apostles and the Early Church.
For sale at GRAY & BALLANTYNE'S
Bookstore, 7th street, two doors above
Sept II Odd Fellows Hall.
sONALADvENTUREs OF THE TIMEs's
L "Own Correspondent" in Italy. vol.
Bleak House, by Dickens, part 7, l2b cents.
Anna Hammer, Romance of the Present, from
the German of femme; % cents.
Lossing's Pictorial Field Book of the Revolu-
ton, part 81; % cents.
The School for Fathers, on old English Story; by
Gwynne.
Heads and Hearts, or my Brother the Colonel, a
novel; so cents.
Sept 81 FRANCK TAYLOR.
VXTlNE STORE.-JOHN H. BUTHMANN,
w Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between
q and 9th streets, has received an invoice of red
and white French Wines, viz:
Chateau Margaux, Chateau Mouton Leoville,
St. Pierre, ST. Julien lin quartsand pints ,Margaux
Medoc.
Chateau Coutet Haut Barsac Chateau sauterne,
'Haut-Sauternc.
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 1t, together with a choice
assortment of Wines, Brandies, Cigars, sc.
Nov IS
HUDSON RIVER FIRE AND MARINE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.
Office No. l., Ibdd's Budding, adjoining
Bro,cn's Hotel, Washington City, d. C.
Capital 100000, GALL paid in and securely invest
ed according to law
NJILL insure merchandise cargoes, dwellings,
w household furniture and other property,
any,Dherein this District or the adj dining States on
the most favorable terms.
The public may rest assn red that all losses sus
tanned by this company will be literally and prompt
ly 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 Agent
Jan IDLY
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EBENEZERCooK. GEORGE B SARGENT
COOK d SARGENT.
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
Corner of Main and Second Streets.
Davenport, Iotod.
juno 30--dti
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THE UNITED STATES HOTEL,
PennsytDaniadoenne, bettceen 3dand 4 Astreets
WASHINGTON. DC.
w. N. b. JUDKINS, Conductor
Mar
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Acting Commissioner OF the General Land Office.
July 30-lawl3w
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within the boundaries Of the Missouri Territory
but on the erection Of Wisconsin, it was, along
with Iowa. Incorporated into that Territory Soon
afterwards. however, Iowa being set off into a
distinct government, western Minnesota fell, for
several years, within its jurisdiction until the
erection Of both Wisconsin and Iowa into sov-
erelgn states, gave occasion and necessity for
lis being organized into separate territory, by
Itself. as at present.
Thus, il will be evident, that the history Of
Minnesota, before IFS organization, is, in great
part, Intimately blended with the history and op-
eratiOns of its various rulers during the period oc
over three and half centuries which have elapsed
since road was first opened for the settlement Of
civilized mankind in this western Hemisphere
n its earliest stages find this history to be almost
identical with that of Canada and Louisiana, or
rather, with the history Of French expor,alion,
settlement, and domination in the valleys of the
st. Lawrence and the Mississippi and the fact
that both these mighty rivers have their sources
in the hear, of Minnesota, would seem to render
it proper to divide our preliminary historical in
vestigatIOns into two periods, contemporary with
The discovery Of each Of these streams.
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ROUGH NOTES
FOR AN INTRODUCTION TOA
HISTORY OF MINNESOTA.
By DR.. Thomas Foster.
CHAPTER /.

CHAPTER /.
Various names and sovereigns Of Minnesota. Names
under American rule. History identical with early
Canada and louisiana.
The space Of earth now called Minnesota, has
10 times past borne many other names : and been
possessed by three civilized nations besides our
selves. The French, the Spanish, and the En-
glsh successIyely claimed sovereignty over it.
FIRST a small division OF it, east Of the Mssss ppi
was included by the French in "Nouville France"
or Canada; while the large area. ives, Of the great
river, was considered by the same nation as an
integral part Of their Louisiana. The SPaniards,
in the primitive days Of American geography,
embraced the whole extent in the unknown and
vaguely defined boundaries Of their Florida. The
English considered it an appendage to their pro-
vince Of Virginia also, az part Of what Coke, IN
mis- eoyrsphica description Of our country in 1898
terms "the English province Of Carolana, by the
Spaniards called Florida, and by the French, La
Louisiana; as general thing, however, 1t must
be remarked, Caoana does not appear to have
been applied to regions above the 40th parallel Of
north Latitude. When the independent existence
of our Republic threw the plains Of Minnesota
under American rule, The ordinance Of 1897 recog-
nized the east side Of the Mississippi, within the
limits Of the old northwe Territory subsequently,
az state after state came ont Of this political
division, eastern Minnesota became, successively,
p portion of the Indiana Territory, then of the
Illinois, Of the Michigan, and lastly Of the Wis
consin Territory. Meanwhile, the two-,h'rds Of
Minnesota lying west Of the great river, continued
under foreign rule for considerable period after
the promulga,ion Of the ordinance Of 'e7. Being
portion of the Spanish province of Louisiana, it
remained subject 10 their authority, until the
French, under Napoleon Bonaparte. for a short
period, resumed possession Of their ancient pro-
vince only to reinquish it entirely for money
consideration, to the United States Government
during The presidency of Jefferson; when the
entire province became permanently "annexed"
to the domain Of the American Union. The Minre-
. sofa portion Of the province then came for t,me
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FTRNITU RE.

TO buy second hand furniture, is TOO
ssssEt1ssgN much like buying second hand gar
ments We take II for granted that
~eo y the people Of Territory, would
rather prefer to have their chairs washstands bureaus
and tables made order, and expressly Ter their
use; although old furniture might be bought for less
ney Then we think our people would rather have arti
cles made of the timber that grows here i'll the Terrific
ry, manufactured by mechanics, who have cast
their lot in Minnesota, for better, for worse.
We will make promptly to order, whatever articles Of
furniture may be wanted Of have not what is desir
ed hand) aud will warrant goods better and all
things considered, cheaper than they be imported.
Undertaking promptly attended to.
STEES HUNT,
Manufacturers OF Cabinet Ware and Furniture, Third
street. st. Paul
ST Paul, May p, 1852. 6-tf
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ROOTI.ESS

USt for people to expect prosperity who practice the
L. bad economy Of buying wretched sale boots and
shoes when they can find genuine custom made work;
both sewed and psgged women's shoes gcntlemen's
coarse ana line boots, custom made upon honor, of the
best material, next door TO Dr. Barbour's Apobecarv
shop and nearly opposite the Post Office Third street.
ST Paui where You may always find ready take your
measure, when in, JOHN QUINN.
p. 5. Prices fine calf boots, Sc COS second quality
50 so; best Kip, ST 80; best brogans, 81 90.
Jan. 29. al,f
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j. III. RYERS.

Corner Third and Roberts SIS, Paul, Mn.
NANUFACTURER Of zinc, tin, sheet iron and cop
Avl per, informs the citizens of ST Paul that he keeps
hand large of stoves which he Will sell
very low for cas Call and before buying elsewhere;
also, tin of the best quality wholesale and
tail. Indian traders would do well TO call and examine.
Paul. limo g 1852. 7-ly
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L. 5. NEWELL,
Commission Merchant,

A ND Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Hardware
"A cook, parlor and heating stoves of all kinds,
eced from the Troy, Cincinnati and st. Louis markets
comprising the most varied assortment of double oven
and ranges, the Eastern market affords Hollow
ware kettles pois ovens, sklets furnaces frying pans
waffle irons, shovels, tongs, DC.
Also-Farming utensils ploughs, cradles rakes hoes
shOves, scythes, snaths, axes saws, sad irons,
spring balances, coffee mills, wire, nails tacks &c
Japaned ware of all kinds. lamps and candlesticks
brass, iron ard D brtania and kitchen ware, and
coffee pots, spoons, ladies' skmmers, coffee and
gar boxes; scrub bac king aud other brushes hydraulic
apparatus; WELL ostern and house pumps of all sizes
water rams, lead pipe sheet bar and pig lead, &C. &c
at stand Third, Roberts street, SAINT Paul
Minnesota. +. s. n.
September 4, 1851. 20u
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JNo. JOS. NOGRIDGE.
Commission Houses Saint Louis.
TWICHELL 4 MDGRIDGE,
COMMISSION FoRwARIING MERCHANTS,
HtORNER Commercial and Pine streets, St. Louis
- Will promptly attend to all tonsgnments, and will
make liberal cash advances. Orders for purchasing will
be promptly filed at the lowest ptssibe prices.
REFERENCES
Geo. Collier, Page Bacon, Ctarless, ! G, x;
Blow & Co, Chouteau & Valid, 80
II. ID. Newcomb & Bro, w. B. .Reynolds-Louisu,le.
Ellis g. Morton. S,rader r Gor} han, r::,:
Hosea e. Frazer, Springer Whitenan
T. C. Twichell & Co.--Nen Otiedns.
ju II. sly