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NEW CLOAKs, Se.-Jus, received
IN 10 rich velvet coaks style
10 very rich cloth coaks handsomely trimmed
10 very rich velvet sacks, with hoods
rich cloth sacks with hoods
rich velvet mantilas, styles, sc.
which respectfully OF purchasers beiort
making selections feeling confident entire satisfaction
particular can be given
Nov 3o-d4wn HOOE BRO, co.
JAMES L. EDWARDS, late Commissioner OF PEN
Smith, attorney ataw, formerly OF Ogdens
burg opened office in Washington city FOL
claims before Congress
the They prom
business that be nustee
Reference be made members Of The las
Congress.
Letters post paid addressed smith, wlardh
Hotel, will be duly attended TO.
Sep l0-dly
Alexandria boat.
a ~u The hvorite steamer GEORGE WASHINGTON
Eufsk(o-e will following hours coach
In Washington. Boats fare I2k
81 The coach will leave the Capitol for the boat
on, IL, |, ~, and
Leaves Alexandria NJ 8, ,gY, II, l, QK, and a.
Leaves Washington at sS, los, IN, lk,sk1 and ~.
Nov ll-dn JOB CoRsON, Captain.
a eSpr. The steamer OSCEOLA WILL Saturday,
instant, commence making "Trip week TO the
xkzkk above plsce-Ieavng Washington Saturday
soelock, Returning leave Norfolk every Monday at
O'Clock, p.
Passage and fare s.
She Will touch, going and returning and
landings the Potomac
Dec o--du JAMES MITCHELL, Captain.
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THE BOSTON American Almanac for 1854, voIum
Of $50 closely printed giving in addition 10 the usual al
full authentic, varied information concerning
of the and Stale and dgestng
official and relating
finances legislation, public Institutions, internal
and OF the United States and of
lists Of public officers imports
lists navy lists judiciary, expenditures, Sc sc
Price Sl mail t1fing
Nov % FRANCK TAYLOR.
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no sportsmenJ W. BADEN PENNSYLVANIA avenue, near gu,
opened small lot OF superior double barre
sis.la~ ~stzs., ana et upus
supply Dixon sons powder hasks, 8, 10
and ~ ounces
Shot pouches and belts
Single and double game bags, dram bottles
English French, and American
Gun waddns, powder horns. sc.
Octl7-la w3w
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CARDThe attention of the public respectfully requested 10
rich cabinet French China dinner,
service mantel cut glass silver plated
double and single hair together with general
useful household furniture all of which has selected with
manufactures expressly for the city unde
will be sold exceedingly for cash. liberal credit Tor
satisfactory paper - = -
DYER n MCGUIRE,
AucuoneerH
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VIRGINIA Locomotive and Car Works, Wolfe stree.
and river Potomac, Alexandria, Vrenia-smilh Perkins
locomotive tenders,
stationary and boilers chilled car wheels and a1es
patent chilled and wrought spe, machinery and castings
orally.
The undersigned having erected extensive shops and pro
cured the machinery prepared TO
engines and machinery of all kinds
"''' '''p'''' '''' - r. C. SMITH,
Late Of Alexandria Iron Works.
THATCHER PERKINS,
Late Machinery the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Aug20--diy
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rAs FITTING, GAS FIXTURES, sec.-oas fttipg neatly
and promptly executed by experienced wokmen, moderate
prices
for sale handsome collection Of cbsndeers pendants,
brackets &c. all OF the manufacture Of the celebrated house OF
Cornelius Co, Philadelphia which viii be disposed q At their
prices % W. BOTEbLR,
: s- Psnnsyivania avenue, opposite Centre Market
Nov la-oawew
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EORDONy Digest OF the Laws Of the United states
coming 1851, including also the viii
foreign powers decisions relating
ststuory law by Thomas r. Gordon compe
volume OF !, ,l67 pages. This day received
Nov "51 FRANCk TAYLOR.
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D
pcuy and plain Brussels ply and cRrpeunRs
Just received additional supply ofhe above description
all entirely different patterns
lions Of colo from heretofore in this ali from
celebrated manufscory or John Crosey Sons, London
Also additional supply Of elegant Materials Brockit
all silk.
sncs laines English furniture
oiled Turkey figured all
the tassels, gmps, and borderinHs 10 match
goods arrival
make stock perhaps the complete Of retail
tabishment in the country.
intending urnHh
fully invited 20 call and eramine them.
CLAGETr a DoDsoN
Dealers in all kinds Of furniture ry-goods
Sept 17-3eom
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THE CIVIL LAW of Spain and Mexico, arranged ON
principles Of the modern codes, with notes and references
introduction the Spanish and Mexican
law, inbodypg appendix OF important
Congress- Schmidt,
at-aw-complete Orleans, 1851 This
ceyed. FRANCK TAYLOR.
Nov 10
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William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Wa.
IE of this institution will open Wednesday, the
9Th of October Since have
full organic and
carefully
the all classes of
The whole department. includes
fifteen classes For proficiency eight Of these the degree
Bachelor Of Philosophy proficiency
cng the ancient languages the degree of A D. and for prof.
cheney in all, Che degree A. NJ.
Faculty
Right Rev John Johns, d. d. President
Philosophy and the Evidences OF Christianity.
Judge Beverly Tucker Professor OF Municipal and Constitutional
Law.
Benjamin g. Ewell Professor
Morgan J. Smead, Ph. D., Professor OF Languages.
Henry A. Washington Professor History and Political Economy
Rev Slas Totten D. D., Professor Of Intellectual Philosophy
Bellies Letters, Rhetoric.
Robert Gatewood, Adjunct Professor OF Mathematics.
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HANGING ACADEMY.-FirstC Course.-Mr +. r. Liable
the citizens OF Washington George
dancing lessons the
Thursdsy, November at his
grocery south side OF
avenue 7 opposite Browns hotel
DAYS OF ifron Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
All the will be introduced and taught
nosvA-
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MRS. CBoATE's Millinery aud Fancy store, Four-
MI half Penn ayenueNrs G. keeps constantly
hand large assortment OF millinery goods bonne and
dress made order She IL confident that her bonnets
other establishment this city Her faucy
trimming articles wen selected aod exeron used 10
give Christmas NewYears
quality. supplied liberal discount Don't forget ~
street, house north Of Pennsyivanin avenue,
DorQ I'D m
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THE sale useful and fancy articles for the pur-
chase of for suffering Of the city still continues
Odd Fellows Hall, through the day aud evening.
We regret hear that 50 important and benevolent cause should
poorly The articles offered for
many beautiful and addition, those celebrated and de
gh musicians the harp engaged for the evenings
/ entertainment.
| Dec I2-du
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QnoNZED SHOVEL AND TONGs, STANDS. FANCY
bronzcd andons polished steel shovel and pierced iron
and tenders OF 81 pieces. detached
plated spoons forks, sc of with
nearly every article belonging
keeping. For sale low by
J. w. BADEN,
Pennsylvania avenue, 9th street
Dec is-oaw4wif
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Brown's Hotel, city OF wa.bingto

THE popretor respectfully their establishment
open reception Of guests It's front h Of white
covering ninety
between srh and seventh streets and is sin stories in height
that Of the largest and
elegant buildings ount, repee with all the mod
improvements Rodng every desirable convenience and
comfort 10 both ladies gentlemen all It's departments
been newly furnished superior sy and has been
spared In even worthy ofhe public patronage
r. r. h M. BROWN,
Dec B-eodow Proprcors.
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enced the evils the credit they have de
teined In future furnish articles their line low for eas
or prompt customers and solicit continuance Of public iaVo
Oct 9-2awlm Intel x Telegraph
DRYOR ~ DAvIDGE win practise Ina tho suprems
l Couu ofthe United States.
JAMES w. PRYOR.
OF Montgomery, Alabama.
WALTER ID, DAYIDCE,
Oct 5-lawltDec4 Washington, District OF Columbia.
DEACH-GROwERs reminded that now IL the
for destroying the peach gubs that destroying ihe
The will exceed two cents per All other ui
benefited by IL.
will forwarded proportion the received
c. Lewis 7t will receive attention.
- S''' LEWIS s. co.
WAsmsoroS, Sept. S, 1851.
DEAR have tried suggestion the preparation fol
The about sixty trees early
they arva Of the
pest peach orchards far convinced that
apphedi
my unusually thrifty and fruitful this season.
Yours &c. . r.rr
j. c. LEWIS esq. CHAS. O. PAGE.
Oct l7-2aw5ur
ii informs the pubic that
proprietor the line Of mail coaches running
Washington Winchester by the way OF eesbug He
good good In his employment
experienced sku and accommodating drivers The
made for the accommodation convenience
who him thu patronage The
respectfully solicited Once al Potomac
House, Pennsylvania avenue, between Sd and AZ streets
Augl-dly
VIRGINIA Locomotive and Works, Wolfe stree.
and river Potomac, Alexandria, Virginasmith Perkins
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sNIDER's WINES

| SN1DER'S WINES.
| r HAVE lately received from wAsHrsoroN Mon
L TON, esq, at bordeaux, we'll, 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.. Morton's well known high
standing, as also his good judgment in his selec-
tons. are sufficient guarantee that these Wines
will be found on trial, all that bsspeak 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
DU HAMEL. .r"
30 cases, each dozen pints, same Wine.
90 dozens rare CHATEAU MARGAUX,"
vintage Of ls47. The best Of the frat. class Wines
of Medoc. ..... ,..r.
20 dozens s.HAUT BRIoN," of ls47. The fourth
and last Of the first class Wines of remar kable ia
vor and delicacy. From the Commune of Pessae.
10 dozens "CHATEAU LAROSE." of lS47. The
finest Of the second-class. From the Commune of
20 dozens "MOUTON," ls47. Of the second.
class. OF the Commune of Pauillac. A very su.
perior and favorite Wine. a.j ...,...
90 dozens Of the celebrated s'CHATEAU cos"
Dest0unsl. The choicest Of the second class, and
by many best judges ranked as good AZ fret class.
beg also to say, that in again prosecuting my
business, have received some invoices of most ex-
cellent RHINE and MOSELLE Wines, including
the "SPARKLING SCHARZBERG," of 1886, and
two qualities Of the CELEBRATED CHAM
PAGNE" of Moet and Chandon, which are I'M
surpassed; as well as some rare "AMONTILLA-
Do" and a choice stock of ssSAUTERNES,"
UNDIES" &c, &C.
Orders will be very thankfully received and deli
yered at Washington city By Adsms's Express.
Wine Merchant, No rs Walnut street Phila.
NAV 8
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NOTICE.
NOTICE.
THE BOARD OF OFFICERS Of the army a

TIME BOARD OF OFFICERS OF the army ap
i pointed under the sixth section of the act max.
approved August 81, 1852, which is 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 own horses and forage of the volunteers
ing under the command of Captain John G. Fro
mont, in California, during the year eighteen hun
dred and forty six, as appears by the muster rolls
on file in the War Department, and for the sub.
sistence aud supplies consumed by said volunteers
in said service, one hundred and sixty eight thou
sand dollars lie hereby appropriated out Of any mo
ney in the treasury not otherwise appropriated;
and the Secretary of War 10 authorised and EN-.
powered to appoint three competent and disinter-
ested 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 all kinds furnished or taken for the of
said command whilst thus engaged in the public
service; and for the expenses Of said board Of Off
GERS the sum of two thousand dollars is hereby ap
propriated-
Being in session in washin gton, d c., notifies
all persons having claims against the United States
for funds advanced and subsistence and supplies OF
all kinds furnished taken for the of the vol
unteers serving under the command Of Captain
John G. Fremont. in California, during the year
eighteen hundred and forty-six, to present the
to the board at it's Office at the corner 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
jngton, d. c.; the Boston Courier, in Boston,
Mass |; the New York Express, in New York city;
the Pennsylvania Inquirer. in Philadelphia, Pa;
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.
wAsHIseros, D. c., August Il, 1852.
Sept l6-2aw4w
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Architects once, United states Capitol,

WAsHlNoroN, d. c., Sept. 25, 1882.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
y Office until the 26th 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 s to the cutting of all groin and
other arches and all jobbing; also, all tools, scaf
folding rigging, 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. at'
Each bid to be accompanied by guarantee
signed by two sureies, 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, ut any time within thirty days
from the acceptance of the proposal; the suciency
of the said guaranors sureties to be certified to
by some person known to the Department of the
Interior. .. p. "nt1hatA n.y.
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 Bricktcork Of the Extension Of the United States
Capitol."' -..- .,. Es- ! ~ s,gA n.y.
The bids will be opened in presence OF such Of
the bidders may proper TO attend, at the De.
partment Of the Interior, Saturday, the 9th Of
November, at l2 o'clock m.
THOMAS U. WALTER,
Architect Of the Extension Of the u. s. Capitol.
Sent 27--taw2m '' =, s...." 49,
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Office Of Commissioner Of Public Buildings,
WAsHINGToN, September 4, 1852.

Office OF Commissioner OF Public Buildings,
WAsHINaToN, September 4, 1852.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office until
10 O'Clock a. m. on Thursday, the 9TH of No.
vember next, for grading and paving with round
stone the carrage-wa of Pennsylvania avenue
from 18th street west TO Rock Creek; furnishing
furnishing and laying a flag foot-way across the
came at its 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 5 nor less than inches in diameter. 1t
is to be laid on bed of good gravel inches deep,
and well watered and rammed. Persons proposing
will state their price per superficial yard square,
including the necessary grading and all materials,
we'll as the taking up Of the old cutters and flag
gng.
The curbing will be of New York blue stone, 5
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
will be of gneiss in large pieces, from the quaTries
near the Falls, and 10 to be laid on bed Of gravel
9 inches deep.
Proposals for curbing will state the price per foot
linenl, and for tagging Fer foot superficial in
more than fifteen inches deep, fair allowance will
BIO 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
contractors.
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 18th street, the second from
the centre Of 10Th to the centre Of 2st street, the
third from thence to centre Of Gath 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 curbing and flag
gng; as distinct contracts may be made for these
works.
within three months after its commencement, I'M
der the superintend snce Of person to be appoint.
ed by the Commissioner, and his judgment in re-
gard to II is to be conclusive between the parties
Security will be required for the faithful perform
ancc of the contracts, and no deviation from the
terms will be allowed. .r...
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.
WIN. EASILY,
Sept 6-lawt4thNov Com. Public Buildings.
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PROFESSOR GROUx'S

French Glass for Conversation & Reading,
WILDE opened on Tuesday, the l4fh inst, at D. M
TIME OBJECT OF THIS CLASS 10 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 throughthe
eye alone, and hence the number Of individuals
here who read tolerably well, but do not compre-
bend word of French when spoken or even when
read, by another. To such persons such a Glass
promises very great advantages. "'
The members will meet at the rooms Of Profess
sor D. f. Gnoux, native Of France, who will d.
rect and superintend the exercises, opposite
Browns Hotel, where tickets may be had.
REFERENCES:
FRANCIS MARKoE, esq, G street, between Sd
and Al streets. H." a.. g.
WIN. 3. DERRICK, esq, corner OIL and 10Th SITS.
Gen. N. TowsoN, corner of + and I7tn SITS. XIV
Maj. w. Rich, street, between 18th and 18th
streets.
JOHN WILSON, esq, 18th st. between & + SITS.
Capt. Gro. +. De LA ROCHE, Georgetown.
Col. PETER FoRcE, 10th street, near ID.
Rev. JAMES RypER. ~ .
Rev. w. j. CLARKE corner Of 9th and f SITS.
Comm ANDREW HARDWOOD, corner of l4th and
III SITS. 80 -
OTisC. WIoHr, Rittenhouse Academy. ,...
THOMAS CARBERRy, esq. .a..,. Oct S-tf.
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Form for Bid wters no change from ADDER
tisen,ent is contemplated by the bidder.


al Cor we, as the case may beg there write the
name or names in full of There state the residence
or residences] hereby propose to carry the mail on
the route from New Orleans to Vera Cruz as often
proposals the same, dated October Is, 1852, re-
quires, in the time stated in the schedule contained
in such advertisement, and by the following mode
Of conveyance to wit: state how it is to be
conveyed for the annual sum OF There write out
the sum in words at full LENGTH
The following ia the form of the guara ntee,
which should be filled, the fret 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 I,
after being dated, should be signed by the guar
antors, who must be shown, by the written certif.
cate Of postmaster, other equally satisfactory
testimonial. to be men Of property, and able to
make good their guarantee. This guarantee, 80
certified, should accompany each bid:
"frhe undersigned ---- guaranty that -,
ifhis bidfor carrying the mail from --- to
be accepted by the Postmaster General shall enter
into the contract required by the Postmaster Gen
eral pursuant to such bid, prior 70 the 18th of Feb
ruary next, with at least two good and sufficient
sureties, to perform the service proposed"
Dated. [Signed].
Form Of a Certificate.
"The undersigned, Postmaster Of -, certi.
ies that he is well acquainted with the guarantors
above named, and their property, and that they
antee."
Dated -. [Signed.]
The bid should be sent under seal to the Second
Assistant Postmaster General. and the words
email 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. 1853; but if the
bidder shall not consider himself able or prepared
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 or about the 18th Of Febru-
airy, 1858.
8. D. HUBBARD, Postmaster General.
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Oct IS, 1852
Oct 20-eo9w
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JUST RECEIVED,

NEW and elegant Spring Styles of Scarfs, era:
IN watts, Stocks, Tics, Gloves of every descrip-
ton, Suspenders, Handkcrchefs of silk and linen;
plain, figured and embroidered Hosiery of all
kinds; Umbrellas and Canes; with large supply
of G entlemen's Toilet articles such as Lubin and
Provost Extracts, Cosmetics, Pomatums, Soaps,
and best Farina 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, near4 street.
March % %. -.... -, -
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:, KOssUTII,s DAGUERREOTYPE.

KOSSUVHsS DAGUERREOTYPE.
THE ADVERTISEMENT in the baltimore Sun
i Of the 18th, and the New York Times of the
18th instant, by w hitehurst, claiming the creditof
having taken the likeness of this distinguished in
dividual, is not true.
The only Daguerreotype which has been taken
in America of Governor Koasuth, was taken in his
rooms at Browns Hotel, by Bennett, and the only
original picture in this city may be seen at HE
Gallery, near Seventh street. All others are copies
Daguerreotypes Of Madame Pulssky and other
guished individuals also exhibition at
=.s ~ BENEFITS National Gallery,
Jan IS Pa. avenue, near 7th street.
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Post Office Department,

OCTOBER 10, IooZ.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the adj.
IN yertisement of the 30th of September, 1852,
inviting proposals for service on the New Orleans
and Vera Cruz route not being in accordance with
the act of S0th of August last, establishing the
route, the same is hereby withdrawn, and the fol-
lowing substituted in its place. By 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 " adapted to
war purposes" Bidders will therefore govern
themselves accordingly. t.. t,
The vessels, however, to be used in Transporting
the mails on the Pacific line must be constructed
in accordance with the requirements of the acts Of
referred to. s. d. HUBBARD,
Postmaster General.