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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-14
Virginia House.

ME undersigned being under obligations 10 the
Il public for the patronage bestowed upon his
exertonS to please and give them satisfaction, be-
fore he was turned on: Of house and home by the
act Of incendiaries, (Which was an entire loss)
informs the that he has hOisted the fay Of the
Virginia House, on Pike street, the property for
merly occupied by c. w. Smith, short distance
West Of the Northwestern Hotel, now occupied
by Mr.. Rust, where he Will continue tp use every
exertiOn to make all who may favor him with q
call, feel comfortable and at home.
N. DENT.
ClArksburg, Dsc. IL, ls5l.--M
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-14

For Judge of the Court Of Appesls-5,h see,,ot
Hon. GEO. III. LEE OF HaFrisons
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-14

On this - day of -, in the year
-, personally came before me (hcre
insert the name of the person to whom
the certificate of location issued) and
(here insert the name and residence Of
witness) and the said (here insert the
name Of the witness) being well KIN own to
me as credible and DISTINGUISHED person,
was duly sworn by me, and on his oath
declared and said that he we'll knows the
said there insert the name of the person
to whom the certificate of location issued }
and that he is the same person to whom
the within certificate of location issued,
and who executed the foregoing assign
ment; and his testimony being satisfac-
tory evidence to me of the fact, the said
there insert the name of the person to
whom the certificate of location issued
thereupon acknowledged the said assign
mcnt to be his act and deed.
{ O6icer's Sig''0ture.)
Assignment No. and acknowledgment
must be endorsed upon the warrant, and
No. g and acknowledgment upon the GER
titicate of location; and must be attSsted
by two witnesses, acknowledged before a
Register or Receiver of Land Office, a
Judge of Court Of Record, JUSTICE of
the Peace, or Commissioner of Deeds
resident in the State from which he de-
rives his appointment; and in every in
stance where the acknowledgment is made
before any officer other than the Register
or Receiver of Land Office, it must be
accompanied by certificate, under seal
of the proper authority, of the official
character of the person before whom the
acknowledgment was made, and also Of
the genuinensss of this signature.
All assignments of bounty land war
rants issued under the act Of September
are invalid and void.
The same section provides "that any
person entitled to pre.emption right to
any land shall be entitled to use any such
land warrant in payment of the same, at
the rate of 81, rs per acre, for the guam.
tity oflsnd therein specified"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-14

Form of acknowledgement where the ven
der is known to the officer taking the
acknowledgement,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-14
Officers Stgnature.)
Form for tie assignment Of The Location,

For value received, 1, A. b., to whom
the within certificate of location was issu-
ed, do hereby sell and assign unto G. d.,
and to his heirs and assigns forever, the
said certificate of location, and the war
rant and land therein described, and au-
thorizc him to receive the patent there
for.
Witness my hand and seal, this -
day Of --, 1875
ALlnsL. A Z EsrA1
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-14

For Judge Of the Twenty-hrst Circuit,
Col. A. J. SMITH,
Col. G. ID. CAMDEN.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26
FAIRFAX AND POTOMAC PLANK ROAD!

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the Books of Sub
scripton to amount not exceeding SIXTY THOUSAND
of Capital Stock to be divided into shares Of Fifty
D1lars each for the construction of the FA1kFAx AND
POTOMAC PLANK ROAD" will be opened the Sd day of
MAY, 1852, at the following named places:
At the Office of ALFRED Moss Fairfax Courthouse under
the superintendent of the Commissioners.
At the MAYORS OFFICE in Georgetown, ID. Co. under the
Supsrintendcnce of VIM H. Tenney, o. NJ Linthcum Henry
Addison, Samuel Cropey, H. L. ofutt and Francis Dodge
0 any three of them.
At the oce of NICHOLAS CALAN Washington, D. c. under
the superintendent of Nicholas Callan Ephrm Wheeler
fitzhugh Coye Samuel Bacon George l.. Parker, VIM. H.
Gunnell, Wm. A. Bradley Montgomery King and r. W.
Latham any three q them.
At the house of CRoMmE LewnIiile, Fairfax county,
under the supGInter leuce OF - Crorbic, VIM Nelson.
Thomas Ap c. JONES' Francis Crocker, A. Foster, Joshua
Gibson, and James Sherman any three of them.
At the SCHOOL HOUSE at Falls Church, Fairfax county,
under superintendence of Auu Coe, Alexander q.
Davis VIM. T. Dulin, Wm. Ball, Daniel IL. Barrett Il. o.
Powell. and George Risey, any three of them.
At the house of JAMES Cross, in Centrevile Fairfax
county, the superintendent of John r. Pugh A. s.
Grigsby James Machen, james A. Evans, r. NJ Whaey b.
L. Rose and John MILAN, or any three of them.
At the house of JAMES PALMER, Pleasant Valley Fairfax
county the superin of james Palmer, Alex
ander uaght, DIR. - Hart, Wm. ii. Wrenn, Sas Hutch
ison H. Cockrc, and Talmadge Thorn, any three OF
them, q. w. HUNTER jr,
i. D. RICHARDSON,
JARED MEAD,
WILLIAM 4 RUMSEY,
THOMAS II LOVE,
NOAH DEY0,
JANIS HUNTER,
THOMAS MOORE,
ALFRED MOSS,
mar 27-3m Commissioners.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26
FROM THE WASHINGTON "USIoS," APRIL 10, 1s47.l
GLORIOUS Achievement.

"Victory follows victory in rapid succession
1t was o settled maxim that we could never cease
this war with honor until we had taken the castle
Of San Juan de Ulloa Thanks be TO our diStda-
gutshed and skiIfm generaI-to his brave officers
and men-to the gallant officers and men of our
navy, this great achievement has been effected
with little loss of life our part We hare taken
Me Gibraltar Of the Western Continent We hare
added Reto IdurcLS 10 our Dredh. THE GRATK-
TUDE AND ADMIRATION or A FREE
PEOPLE ARE DUE TO MAJOR GENERAL
SUIT We congratulate our country again
upon inc prowess Of their army and navy. In
'eSS "d" eecen months, succession of dchieUements
mas poured N upon us achich ,coud qrdcc the annals
% any people under The sum- Let our countrymen
rejoice, and let them pour out their thanks to the
brave men who have done honor to the character
Of this free country.
"a .feH de joie was fired this day, by CAPTAIN
Mordecai at the arsenal in this city. The mani.
festations Of peoples joy will spread as far and
as fast as the glorious news is circulated Of the
capture of Vera Cruz"
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26
MIR. J. X. GooDALL,

Professor and Teacher Of Dancing, Department, Ca
Isthenic, Sceptre and The more athletic indian
club exercise. for gentlemen, from London,
JTAs the honor TO inform the families Of this neighbor
hood that at the request OF many Ladies ana zen
enen he will take up his residence in or ,ne
purpose of teaching the above indispensable branch o
geneel education snd having studied under MT MASON
and MIR TESE OF London also practice oi sixteen years
and tmonias from the first families, and parents and
guarans of YOUTH enable him to impurt all the fashion
sbia oIaaant Dances in style that will not only do him
credit Int give general satisfaction to his patrons.
MIR goopHLL is making arrangements for an elegant suit
% rnoms and due notice will be given 10 his pupils: he
snecnly soc early call to enable him to fully carry
ont his plans relative to bis classes
MIR a. will a 80 devote ali his spare time TO gentlemen
wishing study and ctse the Violin and Violoncelo,
and who wish continue them with the aid of masters
and as guaranty Of his ability he need only mention that
he Musical Director and Leader Of the National Theatre
orchestral Band and he respectfully invites all to inspect
his testimonials from families and schools he has taught
during long period In England
Mr @. will also give lessons in Singing, and intends 70
form Voca and 1nsrume tai Classes and in the Interim
will lie huppy to give private lessons in any Of the above
branches.
Address at Mrs BAYS, loor 10 Dougass's green
house q street north jy 15-eo3t
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26
Heaven.

Heaven is reality, not seen by the eyes Of
tiesh but made known by revelation, and re-
ceived by faith. Heaven is a rest from toll,
trouble, temptation, and sin. Such a rest is
very desirable, if it were only sweet sleep !;
but Heaven is more
1t is a state of delightful activity. Every
faculty and every affection will find appropri-
ate exercise; and probably latent powers not
here KNOWN will there be awakened into ac
tiyity-powers suited to the new condition in
which the soul exists
Heaven is full of light; all darkness and
doubt are absent. knowledge will there be
clear, and will possess Transforming efficacy:
stiii, knowledge in Heaven will be progressive :
the pleasure will partly consist in ever learn
ing something unknown before.
heaven Is region of perfect love; all the
heart and mind, and strength. will be oxertod
in loving; and if the power Of loving sbond @ -
the progress of the immortal soul, be increasod
a thousand fold, all this increased abiEtv viii
be kept constantly in full stretch by the lowell.
ness and glory of the objects of affection,
Christ is the centre of attraction in Heaven
From him radiate the rays Of divine glory
which enlighten, attract and beautify, all tn,
innumerable host of worshippers He whc
loves, connot be satisfied without a return O
affection. And the more exalted and excellent
the character of the person beloved, the sweetei
the sense of his favor Heavenly Joy consist,
IN LOVING with all the heart, and in being loved
AS heaven Is society, the members are hap.
Py, not only in loving their King but in mutual
love. There will exist no envy, nor jealousy
nor apathy: every soul will be TRANSPARENT fc
every other, and all will see that nothing but
pure love exists in every breast -
Heaven is place of peace--sweet noooo ia
uninterrupted harmony all disturbinS ,i,a aIel
ments will be left behind In the symSo,;ool
heavens, or the Revelations, we read Of wars. war"
but in the Heaven where saints and angels
dwell and worship, war can have no place
The atmosphere is exempt from all malaria. !,
is purity itself; all sin and iniquity arc denied
admission into that holy place.
Heaven is place of song high affections
are expressed in celestial music Oh how
eleyatlng, how delightful the melodies. Heaver
is an unchangng state; for all change is ad
vancement in knowledge, in dignity, in happi
ness.--Rev. DR.. Aierander.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26
june 20-tr
QSScs Of the General Insurance
Agency.
Located on Seventh street, bet1oeeen ID and e. nearly
opposite odd -FeilowS Hall,

Locdted Seventh street, bet1ceeen ID and H. nearly
opposite 0dd-Feilocs' Hall,
yITHERE Policies will be granted on Life Health, Fire,
w and Marine Risks, In the following companies viz
AMERICAN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT Capital 100000 Rates
of premium reduced Is per cent Payable cash annually
semannualy and quarterly Lives Of slaves insured at
the same rate others BENJAMIN SuIMAN, President;
BENJAMIN NoYEs, Secretary.
WASHINGTON COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COM
PANY, or GRANVILLE New YoRR-the largest and safest
mutual insurance company In the world Capital Sg36S6
and 10000 MEMBERS designed for farm property and
detached dweinghouses which will be insured at
seventh of the rates usually charged by stock companies
s. s. CowEN, President; A. BISHOP, Secretary.
COLUMBIAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMSTERDAM,
NEW YORK Capital $l25000, besides large surplus cash
fund Policies issued Fire. Marine, and Inland navigs-
ton and transportation risks at the usual rates Of other
responsible companies. L. q. GARDINER, Presidents ALDEN
T. MALLERY, Secretary.
UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, or FoRT PLAIN, NEW
York Capital $173000 beside large surplus cash fund
under the system the stock mutual plan
PETER j. WAGNER President; JOSIAH Cook, Secretary.
Bs- since the above agencies have been established
have insured S40O0000 Of property, and paid eight
leses full satisfaction Of the claimants In
funds Gentlemen b3ving property uninsured respect
fully invited 10 call ct this Office where ample references
and full explanations will be ebeerfuy given.
Agencies granted by JAMES T. CLOSE,
General Agent for the States of Virginia and
mar s-llm Maryland, and Dist Of Columbia
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26
AUCTION NOTICE.

E subscriber respectfully to his friends and
i the public that he has commenced the Auction and
Commission business his account and offers his
services the sale every description and
property upon the most favorable terms
With experience Of twenty years in the various de
partments of Auction business the last four Of which
has been personally known 70 the citizens Washington
the Auctioneer Of the late firms Of Dyer Bro and Dyer
MCGUIRE he deems IL unnecessary TO say than that
his personal attendance be relied upon in all matters Of
business and sales of amount cashe without delay
Until permanent arrangements be made for the
cepton and sale Of merchandise commission
wishing to employ Auctioneer VIII please call at the
Office Of A. Rothwo esq., street, east Of 7tl, where
be found during business hours ready aud epared TO
answer the calls Of the public. Respectfully,
june g-dtf H. N. RATION.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26

A GENTLEMAN Called on Sat-
N urday last and stated that he really believed he owed
his present existence under Providence to tn Of amp
toms Vegetable Tncure lie reduced and debitaed
that he unable 10 walk square at time for many
months and gradually grew weaker but induced TO
try this medicine is hale, active Call and
ret pamphlets gratis at Winners Cheap Cash Stationery
Store where Is for SALE direct from the manufacturers
RS- Sixth street. Louisiana avenue.
iune 20-tr
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26
HoUsE-FURNIsHING GOODS /!

WE HAVE on hand an excellent assortment Of FURNI.
wv TURE such
Mahogany, marbletops and plain Bureaus
Mahogany Sofas, Parlor and Rocking Chairs
High and lowpost mahogany, maple, and black walnut
Bedsteads
Warirobes, Wash-sinks and Stands
Dining and Breakfast Tables
Feather Beds, Mattresses and Cots
Lookingglasses, Clocks Willow Carriages
Baskets Of every description
.nalrS cane and woodseat, and nurserockers
aIge assortment OF woodseat and office Chairs
tNnluren furniture, Of all descriptions.
so ewellseleced stock OF Crockery With all other
ue'es pertaining 70 the Housefurnishing line
os -. ISRAEL GREEN,
"A @o-sou 7th st, doors above Penns. sv.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26
PIANOS, MUSIC, 60.

THE subscriber has Just repCnscd his stock Of superb
4 Pianos Ills assortment is nU" complete. Magnih
cent Louis XIV and central 6lS and octave rotewood
panos of unsurpassed volume of tone and 81 gance Of
finish from the celebrated mandatory Of Chrkerng, Bos
or. and az and octave rosewood Pianos, Of beautiful
tone and fnish, from the best New YORK makers
Secondhand Pianos taken in part pay,
The large number of Pianos which have been sold by tho
subscriber is good evidence ther quality and reasonable
ust received three thousand copies Of Muc bracing
ali the newest songs instrumental pieces by the best
comnossrs RICHARD DAVIS,
jy yl5-co3t Pennsylvania avenue,
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26
The New Gallery!

ECONOMY is THE FOUNDATION OF PROSPERITY
dollar saped dollar made" why not be frugal in
the purchase Of DAGUERaEoTYPEs by calling at THOMP-
SONS where hundreds go away weekly satisfied
they do not pay to1much His long experience this
ana his excellent location, enable him satisfy
~ Don't forget the place THoMPSoN'S .SKY.LIlJLT7
oALLEh1, Lane fuckers Buildings, where kenesses
june S-tf - ~
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26
-HATMAN,s DRAWING PAPERI

w Letter Paper To- I2z, 10 1s, 90 and "a ~. ouirc
The celebrated IA lily IIJ RAZDls 3llL conts -,
Fancy Cut Paper for Picture Frames
few Of those pretty Crate prons at repcad nrces
Shaving Soaps, Tooth Brushes, SC. &c. at
WIMERS Cheap Cash Stationer,, Store
9th street Louisiana av.
RS- HAMPT0NS vEaETA BI,E TINCTII'RF a aI,ra,s ~,
hand, direct from the manufacturers, lima Iay-tr
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26
REPLENIsH YOUR LIBRARIES!
Books going at Greatly Reduced Prices

boOAs SoihS NJ
rIE subscriber, having determined a larger
store in order TO increase his business TO such extent
will fully supply the varied demands of the public for
RELIGIOUS Books, respectfully to the citizens Of
the District and strangers visiting the city, that with view
of closing out his old stock, he will sell TO those who will
buy literally poR CASH at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES
until the 10Th Of July.
Ills stock consists in part Of large assortment Of
Family Bibles, Hand aud Pocket Bibles
Foxs Book of Martyrs-Quarto Family edition, beaut
fully illustrated
Bunyan's Complete Works, with numerous engravings
Simmons Scripture ManuRl-invaluable to heads Of
Families and Sunday.scbool Teachers
Several Commentaries, and many Religious and Hstor.
cal Standard Works
Miscellaneous, Juvenile, Prayer, and Hymn Books
Albums, Autograph Books, and Annuals
Sunday. school Libraries
School Books Blank Books, and Stationery
Handsome Portfolios, Porte-monnaies
Writing Desks and Gold Pens
Fancy Work boxes and numerous Fancy Articles
Bohns View Of Washington City, Dawn OF the Millen-
mum, Portraits OF bishops Asbury and Carroll, Litho
graphic Prints, &c.-al CHEAP FOR CASH.
Ca Please 10 call and select the REsT works.
A. GRAY,
7th street opposite 0dd-Fellows' Hall.
June 25-tr Wash. Newsl
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26
NEW FASHIONABLE TAIL0RIga ESTABLISH.
MEEr

Vt +. LOUD0N Co., Mems MERGERS and Tailors,
H. Browns Hotel, Penns sylvaEia avenue have just
opened their with lae and welseected stock
Of goods for genemens such Cloths Cassimeres
yestngs, and Furnishing Goods generally.
Army, navy, marine, and revenue officers will find an
assortment the best Swords Epaules Sashes Passants
AMI such other articles the latest regulation Of
their respective corps prescribe. .
experience of many years in legitimate Tailoring
and select stock of Goods-a desire to pleasewh
the cash system to protect customers against high prices
inducements that offer, and most respectfully
cit patronage. nov 17-f
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26

INOR RENT-A Brick Housp on New York G5s
Il avenue, between 18th and 18th streets The B:I
person who occupies the House at would dispose
his entire Furniture at very greas bargain For further
particulars inquire at
~ l8-St STEWARDS Grocery, II and 18th sts
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26
Coats, Pantaloons, and Vests !!
AND CIOTHING OF EVERY VARIETY!

WE desire to call especial attention to large and
w tensve assortment of New and Fashionable Ready
made SUMMER CLOTHING, of all qualities, for MEN and
BOYS which have just received and determined to
cell cheaper than similar goods be bought for in the
District.
Also, Travelling and Packing TRUNKS: HAT BOXES.
yALISES, CARPET-BAGS, SATCHELS &C., &c, with a
complete assortment of all kinds of HOUSEHOLD EURNI
TURE. WALL & STEPHENS,
SUCCESSORS TO WILLIAM WALL
Penna. avenue between 9th and 10th streets,
June 25- next door east of the Iron Binding.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26

HUDSON RIVER FIRE AND MARINE INsyh-
ANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK,
Office, Tbdds Bmlding, adjO,,aing Broion's HeE,
WASHINGTON CRY. d c..
CAPITAL 100000!
fAH paid IN and securely uivested, according TO tdac,
yITILL insure Merchandise, Cargoes dwellings House
w hold Furniture aud other property, dyloeTe in this
District The adoiniRg States, on the most favorable terms
Tn. public may rest that all losses sustained
y this company will be hberaay and promptly adjusted
heir office in this city
ISAIAH BLOOD, President.
T. @. MORGAN, Vice President.
P. j. AVERY, Secretary.
JAS A. REQUA, Actuary.
fah7-tfl SAMUEL r. UICRroy General ,rcrt
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26
Elections Preceding the Election OF
Electors.
Annual State Elections.

In most Of the above States, members of Con-
gress will be chosen the day of the State cleo
tions. Election Of Presidential electors Noyem-
Der 2.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26
Who is Winfield Scott?
what has He done 40 merit Our Grati
tudot

tudot
These questions have been thus answered:
At the age of twenty-one, and in the summer
of 1907, he volunteered into troop of Virginia
horse. 81
In 1872 he fought the battle of Queenstown
Heights.
In 1873 he was the instrument of saving our
Irish citizens, taken in arms against the British
from the savage penalties of the English law of
constructive treason.
In the same year he fought, as Colonel in the
battle of Fort George.
In 1914 he made new army and restored the
military spirit of the country-took Fort Erie
fought the battle Of Chippewa-and fought the
good fight of Lundy's Lane
In 1882 he won the proud title of the !" Hero
of Humanity" by nursing the sick and dying
troops of his army, upon which the Asiatc chol
era fell blightingy, on its march to the field of
the Black Hawk war.
In the same year, by negotiation, and not by
force of arms, he brought the Black Hawk war
to just and favorable issue.
In the same year he soothed the spirit of South
ern Nullifcation, and saved our country from
civil discord
In 1886 he served against the Seminole Indians
in Florida.
In 1887, with admirable energy and tact, and
without troops, he calmed the patriot disturbances
In the same year he effected the removal of the
Cherokees in manner that won the gratitude of
the noble tribe and the admiration Of his whole
country.
In 1889 he earned the distinguished title of
"The Pacifcator of the Northeastern Boundary"
and saved his country from bloody and waste.
full war with Great Britain.
In l847 he opened the splendid military drama
of the second conquest of Mexico, by reducing the
city of Vera Cruz and the impregnable Castle
of San Juan dUlloa after an active siege of but
four days.
April the 9Th, he fought and won the admirable
battle Of Cerro Gordo, and opened to the Ameri-
cans the path to the dominion of the entire West
ern Continent.
On the 10Th of April he entered the city Of
Jalapa.
| On the 22d of April he occupied Perote
On the 18th Of May, he took Puebla.
On the Goth of August, he won the three great
victories of Contreras, San Antonio, and Churu-
busco.
On the 9th of September, he fought and won
the brilliant battle of Molino del Rey.
On the 18th of September, he carried by storm
the terrible Heights and Fortress of Chepultepec
scattered the Mexican army from the gates of
Belen and Sar Costume, and made u lodgment
in the capital of Mexico.
On the 18th of September, he marched his ar
my of heroes, scarce six thousand men, into the
halls of the Montezumas, and broke the Spanish
dominion in America.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26
NEW RESTAURANT.

EsSE p. WILSON, of New York, has opened a
sD new, airy, and welappointed RESTAURANT, near
the southeast Capitol gate at the old Capars stand where
he will pay every attention and furnish everything good to
the inner man, fair and not exorbtant prices The
Of things eatabe and drinkabe will be found at his
house CnI and frV them jy Tim
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-26
SHIRTS! SHIRTS !! SHIRTS u!

New York. Thankful for the encouragement he has
ceved from the members of Congress- citizens, and stran
gers he hopes by strict attention TO business and
determination to please, to merit continuation OF past
fayors.
wM. H. FAULKNER, Sign Of the Shirt.
B The only place in the city where Shirts made to
order. Jan 2-eoG