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AN ACT to amend the act approved the thirty
first August. eighteen hundred and hf y two, In
reference to the appropriation for continuing the
Be IL enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatipes of the United States Of america in Con-
grsss assembled, That for the purpose Of continuing
the survey of the Mexican boundary. il shall be
vided by the act approved thirty fret August.
eighteen hundred and fifty two, entitled can act
making appropriations for the civil and dipio-
matte expenses Of the Government for the year
ending the thirtieth June. eighteen hundred and
fifty three, and for other purposes" as may be re-
quired in running and marking said boundary,
under the treaty Of Guadalupe Hidalgo. on the
Rio Grande below the town called "Paso," and i'll
defraying any necessary expenses heretofore in
Cured, or that may hereafter be incurred, con-
Il ected with said survey.
Approved December %, 1852.
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BY A UTH o RI 7 Y.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES
Passed during the Second Session Of the Thirty
second Congress.
IPUBLIc RrsoLuT,os-No. IL

IPUBLIc REsoLuTios-No. IL
A RESOLUTION explanatory Of an act supple
mentary TO an act approved the twenty third
day of May, eighteen hundred and fifty.
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Rfprs'ento
t,vss of the United States Of Anerica in Congress
assembled That the third section Of act entitled
IAN act supplementary 10 an act providing for the
taking of the seventh and subsequent censuses OF
the United States, and to fix the number OF the
members of the House of Representatives, and pro.
vide for their future apportionment among the sev
eral States" approved twenty. third May, egh-
teen hundred and fifty, be so construed that no al
lowance as compensation be made to any person
for constructive or any other services rendered
Secretary to the Census Board after the fret day OF
June, eighteen hundred and fifty.
Approved December %, 1852.
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SNIDER'S WINES.

T HAVE lately received from WAsHISSToN Mon
l. TON, ESQ.,, at Bordeaux, a well selected invoice
of the best Red Wines of MEDOC, embracing a
small lot OF each Of the very choicest growths
that celebrated district.
This fact, and Mr.. Mortons well known high
standing, as also his good Judgment in his se!ec-
tions, are 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
LARlVEAUX," which has already given such
great satisfactien from the Vineyard Of the Count
Du HAMEL.
80 cases, each dozen pints, same Wine.
20 dozens rare "CHATEAU MARGAUX,'
vintage of 1S47 The best Of the first. class Wines
of Medoc.
20 dozens "HAUT BRIoN," of rs47. The fourth
and last of the first class Wines; Of remarkable fla
vor and delicacy. From the Commune Of Psssae.
10 dozens "CHATEAU LAROSE," of Is4T. The
finest of the second-class From the Commune Of
ST. Julien. 49,.
20 dozens "MoUToN," 1877 OF the second
class. OF the Commune of PauHtGc. A very
perior and favorit Wine.
20 dozens of the celebrated CHATEAU cos"
DestowneI The choicest OF the second class, and
by many best judges ranked good first class
business, have received some invoices Of most
cellent RHINE and MOSELLE Wines including
the Sparkling SCHARZBERG,' - of 1876, and
two qualities of the celebrated CHAM
PAGNE" of Moet and Chandon, which are I'M
surpassed; as we'll some rare "AMONTILLA-
DO,' and choice stock of '.SAUTERNES,"
BURG UNDIES," Sc, &c.
Orders will be very thankfully received and deli
xered at Washington ey ~ Adams Express
Wine Merchant, No rs Walnut street Phila.
Nav
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Architects ONCE, United States Capitol,
1910

Architects ONCE, United States Capitol,
WAsHINGroN, d. c., Sept. Is, 1852.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
- Office until the Goth dny 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 jobbing; 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 a guarantee
signed by two sureties, to the effect that in
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 proposals. the sufhciency
of the said guarantors sureties to be certified to
by some person known to the Department of the
Interior. .,.
The right will be reserved of accepting such bid
as may be considered by the Secretary of the Inte
rior as most advantageous to Government.
Each bid to be sealed and endorsed I" Proposals
for Brcktoork Of the Extension Of the United States
Capitol"
The bids will be opened in presence Of such Of
the bidders may see proper to attend, at the De-
partment of the Interior, Saturday, the 9th of
November, at IL o'clock m.
THOMAS U. WALTER,
Architect of the Extension of the U. 8. Capitol.
Sept 27-taw2m
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CHUBB, BROTHERS,

bankers and Dealers in Stocks, Land War
ID rants, Foreign and Domestic Exchange
Drafts onIRELAND from 81 and upwards payable
on demand, furnished in sums to suit
Collections made, and Checks for sale on all the
principal cities.
Government, State, and other Stocks bought and
sold on commission.
Claims before the Observation-Disclosures
to-. Remittances 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 If Telegraph d2w1
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PROFESSOR GROUPS

French Glass FOR Conversation & Reading,
Wiib be opened on Tuesday, the l4M inst, at .. N
TINE OBJECT OF THIS CLASS ia to aid in
i every possible way those persons in Washing
ton who desire to acquire an accurate knowledge
of French, and to learn not only to read, but to
speak the language fluently. Most persons in the
United States acquire their knowledge throug the
eye alone, and hence the number Of individuals
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 Class
promises very great advantages.
The members will meet at the rooms of Profess
sor D. E. GRoUx, a native of France, who will d.
rect and superintend the exercises, opposite
Browns Hotel, where tickets may be had.
REFERENCES:
Francis MARKoE, esq.,, c street, between Sd
and II streets.
WIN. S. DERRICK, esq, corner of and 10Th SITS.
Gen. N. TowsoN, corner of F and l7tn sts.
Maj. w. Rich, II street, between 18th and 18th
streets.
JOHN WILSON, esq. 18th st. between E & F SITS.
Capt. GEO. F. De LA Roche, Geor getown.
Col. PETER Force, 10th street, near d.
Rev. JAMES RYDER.
Rev. w. J. CLARKE, corner of 9th and sts.
Comm'r ANDREW HAYWOOD, corner of 18th and
II sts.
OTIsC. WIaHr, Rittenhouse Academy.
THOMAS CARBERRY, esq. Octs-H
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EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY,
OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.


Capital, 100000.
THIS company wasorganizcd under he Genera
L Insurance law of New York, passed Aprillo
lS49, and has been doing very successful bust
ness, and will insure dwelling houses, stores.
household furniture, and other property, on as IA
vorable terms as any other responsible Company in
this country.
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:
WASHINGTON, March 5, 1851.
lam 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
tlcmen of HI IA cha racter for integrity and bust
ness capacity, and cannot doubt that it wlilhL
prudently and successfully conducted.
D. s. DICKINSON.
Directors
Isaac Fowler, Samuel Pitkin
Geo. Young jr., Harmon Thomae,
II. II. Hathorn, VIM. II. Flceman,
C. NJ. Dawson, Samuel Corning,
Theo. w. Sanders, Joseph Daniels,
p. Nj. Moriarty, George Clements.
Hon John II. Boyd,
ISAAC FOWLER, President.
H. II. HATHORN, Vice President.
GEO. YOUNG, JR., secretary.
WIN. II. FLEEMAN, Treasurer.
Applications reinsurance may be made to &C
WEED, agent, North street, CaPisolHill.
March 6-tf
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JUST RECEIVED.

NEW and elegant Spring Styles of Scarfs, era
~ watts, Stocks, Ties, Gloves of every descrip-
ton, Suspendcrs, Handkerchief of silk and linen;
plain, figured and embroidered Hosiery of ali
kinds; Umbrellas and Canes; with large supply
OF Gentlemen's Toilet articles, such as Lubin and
Provost Extracts, Cosmetics, Pomatums, Soaps
and best Farina Cologne; Brushes of every de-
scription; together with a 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, near4I street.
March %
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IlnteIIigenceran and Union.
sHIRTsI SHIRTS, SHIRTS,

NEW and beautiful styles of French embroider-
IN ed Shirts, in pleasing variety. Also, a 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 Gents Furnishing
Mar ~ Establishment, Penn. Av., near ii ct.
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lowest 3 No. prizes)

Tickets $l0-Halves $5-Quarters So 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 it
IL over to ali who order from me.
Address E. E. O'BRIEN, Agent.
Sent % Alexandria. Va
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NEW BOOKS.-The Mystery Solved, or Ire
~ lands Mseries, the grand Cause and Cure, by
the Rev. Edward Marcus Dill, NJ. D., Missionary
Agent to the Irish Presbyterian Church; rs cents.
jamie Gordon, or the Orphan, illustrated; rs
cents
Shades of Character, or the Infant Pilgrim, by
Anne Woodroffe, . vols.; 81 SO.
Near Home, or the Countries OF Europe Described
with anecdotes and numerous illustrations, by the
author Of "Peep of Day." SC IS cents.
Far OFF, or Asia and Australia Described by the
author OF cline Upon Line" &c.; rs cents.
Holiday House, a series of tales, illustrated, by
Miss Cath. Sinclair; rs cents.
Olive Leaves, by Mrs. L. H. Sigourney, illus.
trated; 10 cents.
The Lost Senses, by DR.. Kitto; rs cents.
Living or Dead, a series of home truths by Rev.
J. c. Ryle; rs cents.
Wheat or Chaff, by the same; rs cents.
For sale by GRAY & BALLANTYNE
7th st., doors above Odd-Fellows' Hall
Oct IA [Union.l
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KOssUTH's DAGUERREOTYP

KOsSUTII'S OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
THE ADVERTISEMENT in the Baltimore Sun
i of the 18th, and the New York Times OF TIE
l 9Th instant, by Whitehurst, claiming the credit
having taken the likeness of this distinguished in
dividuai, Is not true
The only Dagusrreotype which has been taken
in America of Governor Kossuth was aiken in his
rooms at Browns Hotel, by Bennett, and the only
original picture in this city may be seen at his
Gallery Seventh street. All others are copies.
Daguerreotypes of Madame Pulszky and other
dlstn guished individuals are also exhibition at
BENEFITS National Gallery,
jan 6 Pa. avenue, near 7th street.
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nANCING ACADEMY.-FIRST COURSE
~ Mr.. F. R. Liable has the honor to announce
to the citizens of Washington, Georgetown, and
Alexandria, that his first course of dancin lessons
for the season will commence on Thursday, No.
vember 6, at his room over George md Thomas
Parkers grocery store, south side Of Pennsy lvana
avenue, between 9th and 7th streets, opposite
Browns new hotel.
Daysoftu ition-Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat-
urdays.
All the fashionable dances will beintroduced
and taught. Oct22-tf
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A NNALs OF THE ASTRONOMICAL OBsER
"A vatory of Georgetown College, containing
together with much other matter, the description
and use Of the Transit instrument and the Meri-
dian Circle. These instruments are SO described
that person with moderate requirements in mnth.
ematics may become familiar with everything
connected with the use of the two most useful in.
struments in an observatory. One vol. quarto, by
James Curley, s. J.
Just published-price SO.
Sept % FRANCK TAYLOR
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VIEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Office No. 6S Wall street, .Ne,c York.
MORRIS FRANKLIN, President; SPENCER s. BENE
DICT, Vice president; PLINy FREEMAN,
Actuary.
THIS COMPANY conducted upon the mutual
l. insurance principle and ALEC upon the princi
pie oil leaving proportion Of the amount of the
premiums on interest IN the hands of insurers has
greatly extended it's business nd profits and con.
ierred its benefits at the least possible nd out
lay to insurers.
Insurance granted to persons" listing California
Its agency at Washington comprehe ndst the iol
lowing officers:
VIM. Jones, M. D., medca lie Z a min err n ca cor
ncr of G and Sd streets.
Peter G. Washington agent, Apollo Hall Penn
sylvania avenue, opposite Union Buildings.
June2
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Oct S-lawtFeb 8
NOTIrE.

NOTICE.
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 is in the follow
ing terms and figures, to wit:
SEC. 6. And be it further enacted, That for the
pay and equipment as mounted ri1emen, finding
their own horses and forage, of the volunteers serv
ing under the command Of Captain John C. Ere
mont. in California, during the year eighteen hun
dred and fortyssis, 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 is heteby appropriated out OF any mo-
ney in the treasury not otherwise appropriated;
and the Secretary of War is authorized and en-
powered to appoint three competent and disiuter-
esed officers of the army to examine and report to
Congress upon all such claims as may be present
ed for funds advanced and subsistence and sup
plies of oil kinds furnished taken for the Of
said command whilst thus engaged in the public
service; and for the expenses OF said board OF OIL
GERS the sum of two thousand dollars is hereby aP
propriated-
Being in session in Washington, c., notifies
all persons having claims against the United States
for funds advanced and subsistence and supplies of
all kinds furnished taken for the use 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 its office at the corner Of Penn
sylvana avenue and 18th street.
All documents presented TO the board not in the
English language must be accompanied by a
rect English translation of the same
The National Intelligencer and Republic, Wash
jngton, 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.
WAsHINaToN, D. c., August ID, 1852.
Sept 16-2aw4w
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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 l25, for 1852.
To be drawn at Wilmington, Delaware, on Satur-
day, October 3d. 1852.
Fourteen Drawn Numbers in each Package of
Twenty five Tickets.
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NOTICE

To Pre- emption Claimants and to Lessees, Occu-
pants, and Permittess Of Mineral Lands.
Every person entitled to the right of pre- -emption
to any of the lands within the townships and frac.
tional townships above enumerated is required to
esta blsh the to the satisfaction of the Regis
ter and Receiver at Saltwater, and make payment
therefor as soon practicable after seeing this
notice, and before the day appointed for the public
sale, otherwise such claim will be forfeited And
every person having the right, under the act enti-
tied Gan act to create an additional land district
in the Territory of Wisconsin, and for other pur-
poses." approved Sd March, lS47, lessees, occu-
pants, permitees to enter to the extent of their
leases or permits any of the lands within the
townships and fractional townships above enume-
rated and who entitled, under the act entitled
can act to reduce the minimum price of the min
eral lands in the Lake Superior district, in Michi
gan, ana the Chippewa district in Wisconsin,"
approved 26th September, 1850, "to enter the land
covered by their leases, occupancy, and permits,
respectively" at the minimum price of S 25 per
acre; or, if covering more than one full section,
entitled con the surrender of such lease or per-
nit at the proper land Office, to purchase, if be
shall elect to do so, full section at the rate of
50 so per acre. s required to establish the same to
the satisfaction of the Register and Receiver at
saltwater, and make payment therefor soon as
practicable after seeing this notice, and before the
day appointed for the commencement of the public
sale Of the lands embracing the tract claimed
otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
JOHN WILSON,
Acting Commissioner of the General Land Office
July 30-lawl3w
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F. S. EVANS, II. q. FAINT,
Late Chief Clerk Pension Office. Missouri.
TVANS d FAINT, Attorneys and Agents, op.
IL site Treasury Building, Washington, d. c..
give prompt attention to claims against the Un'-
ted States for pensions, bounty land, back and
extra pay, SC. Mr.. Evans will give especial atcn.
ton to rejected and suspended revolutionary PEN
sion claims.
Highest prices paid for land warrants, and or
ders from distance promptly filled.
Refer to members of Congress and officers of
the Government generally.
June lS-d3m
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TAR BUILDERS AND RAILROAD COM
Y I RANIES.-The si,hscrihe Ia nov mart

TAR BUILDERS AND RAILROAD COM.
~ PANIES.-The subscriber is now part owner
of .'Fuller's Patent India Rubber Car Springs"
and cautions all persons interested of his deterni
nation to maintain his rights under this patent.
Fuler's patent is the original first, and only gen.
uine patent. Extensive arrangements made to
supply the springs to car builders, railroad COM
panies, and all who require to use this patent.
The price is fixed at fifty cents per pound in
Guiding the privilege to use the patent.
The American Institute have just awarded the
advertiser the first premium for the best India rub
Der car springs.
Orders from any part of the United States, Civ
ing the exact size of the piece of the rubber re-
CURED, will be promptly executed.
No other person has authority to make or vend
the India rubber springs, which operate by
precision of the rubber. HORACE H. DAY,
Oldest manufacturer of India rubber now in the
- businessin the United States, and owner of nine
teen Inda-rubber patents. Warehouse 20 Court.
land street, New York.
Public attention is called to the advertisement Of
Mr.. Day. He ia now the only person authorized to
manufacture and vend my patent in the United
States. W. c. FULLER.
BY his Attorney, G. M. KNEvITT.
New YoRK, 1851. Feb 4-taw6mo
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When it 10 not convenient to forward amount OF
order per mail or express, reference to respect
able New York house will be sufficient All orders
will meet with prompt attention, if addressed
WILLIAM MURPHY,
263 Madison street. New York.
Orders will be attended to promptly if left at the
stores of Messrs She'll Mott, 90 Wall street, OF
Messrs. H. Jeroliman & Co., 1874 William street.
N. B. Business cards, embossed in colors from
aame dies nj q 10 per thousand Nov 25
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NOTICE
Of the Establishment Of three additional Land Dis.
tricts in the State Of Io,ca.
TN PURSUANCE of the act of Congress-. an.
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 DIsrRIcr,''
in said State, lie fixed at the town of CHARLTON;
that for the "NoRTHERN DIsrRIcT," at FORT
DES MONIES; and that for the "MIssouRI RIvER
DIsTRroT,' at the town Of EVANSVILLE; the
sites which have been designated by the Pres.
dent Of the United States.
Given under my hand, at the city of Wash
ington, this second day of September, A. d. 1882
BY order of the President:
JOHN WILSON,
Acting Commissioner of the General Land Office
Sept 3-law6w
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coke, TAR, AND LIME on hand, and for
~ sale at the Warrington Gas Works.-The Coke
as fuel gives an intense heat, and gnites almost
chiefly as paint, for the preservation of timber,
iron, &c. The Lime being highlyimpregnated with
ammonia, is of great value as q manure, and far
superior to the ordinary lime when used for that
purpose. Dec29-tf