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Is great national Upon these wallis the people Of
poits The art Of printing being unknown they were
compelled to record their history on the walls Of their
public edi6ses with that view the lower stories Of
ceedingy well calculated to perpetuate the pictorial
representations OF their great national events and tn
VI %;h
cd entirely Of the sun dried bricks which he had de-
scribed and the consequence was, that when In the
lapse OF time the materials of tho upper stories de-
csyed they eventually fell in, and buried in their
debris the imperishable memorials beneath. SO
this sun dried bricks, which had once formed part
CT the masonry, exposed to the atmosphere,
they returned to their original state which was
nothing but earth, and thus those heaps OF ruins
became covered With kind of soil susceptible OF var
kinds OF cultivation adapted to the wants Of
the population That would explain to them the state
OF those ruins and would also for the excellent
preservaton 81 the monuments which were found DO.
meath them The result of those discoveries had been
completely 70 silence the common remark that there
was no human OF many the historic facts
related in the Bible They possessed now valuable
collection CT contemporary records executed at the time
when many OF tie most important events mentioned in
the Scriptures were performed inscribed by those who
were actors in those events and completely tally with
the facts by the sacred historians Dr Lay
ards npeecA was listened to throughout With profound
attention ard at its conc 'usion be loudly cheersd
The dismrssi Of Lord Palnorston was an event rs
looked fer az Loui. EapoieoDs coup detaf Men were
taken By surprise startled at the sudden
ment What il proanosti ,ates IN the whg cabinet one
is unable TO divine Some OF the morning papers assign
opposition TO free trade ard Parliamentary reform
Lord PalMerstons part, for his dismissal;
whe oth' ts and with mere likelihood attribute iti
the first piece to his prcrg Britain in antsgonirm
tie whole continent of Europe ard then choosing of
himself 70 give unquaiihtd approval by every
IN his powef 10 the late proceedings u Louis Napoleon IN
France. PiJe viii chow. Meanwhile, there ia not doubt
Lord John Ruset has dismissed from his cabinet OF
s ccyercs st members lord Granville hns appointed
his tuccessor, but the public have little guide them
in discussing the merits OF the election made for Lord
Granville ia comparatively unknown
The Queen or Spain and child are iriHs we'll. The
baptism, teegrapned here yesterday, takes pac. to
day Public opinion is hgh in her fayt for the humanity
sbe has display ed towards The British aud American
fortunate, connected with the Lopez expedition
Twentye,ght British subjects paricned by her landed
St Southampton, last Wednesday, out OF the Matrid
steamer. The Americans waiting for vessel
to convey them 70 America
Louis Napoleons election will be by euormous
meJory, judging tfCn the retuin already published.
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lVoRTHINGTON G.. sNkrHEN

CONTINUES to practice Law in the Supreme
~ Court, TO attend 10 cases before Congress, to
prosecute claims and settle accounts against the
Departments and Boards Of Commissioners, TO
procure patents at home and abroad, to obtain
pensions and bounty lands, 20 collect debts, divi
dends, legacies, and inheritauces in any part Of
the United States and in foreign countries, TO make
investments of funds in loans and stocks and on
bond and mortgage, and TO negotiate the purchase
and sale of loans, lands. and patent rights in any
State Of the Union. Particular attention paid to
California land title cases coming up to the United
States Supreme Court on appeal.
Communications, prepaid addressed TO "W G.
SsKrHEs, 5 Carroll Place, Capitol Hill, Washing
ton, ID. c." will meet with prompt attention.
3O-dIv-w
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Feb IL
WESTERN MILITARY INSTITUTE,

DrennOn Springs, Henry County, Ky.
TINHIS Institution offers those peculiar advan-
i tages, that, with a most thorough literary
course combines the essential parts Of the scien-
tfc one of the U. S. Military Academy, while it
promotes, by military exercise, that health physi
cal development and consequent mental vigor
which the ordinary system of education tends
rather to destroy. Under its methodical dstribu-
ton oime, and the habits of punctuality attained
by military discipline in situation remote from
the alurements, the vices, and the dissipations
usually incident to college life, the student
complish more than ordinary results. 1t affords
superior opportunity for the study of MoDERs
LANGUAGES and the science and practice Of En-
GINEERING Its Academic Staff consists of ten
experienced professors. The cadets in attendance
are from sixteen different States.
The ANNUAL SESSION commences the second
Monday in September, and the SEMI-ANSUAL one
the first Monday in February closing ON the third
Thursday in June
TEsMs: Tuition, boarding, rooms, furniture,
washing, fuel, hghts, servants attendance, field
music, use ofarms, and surgeons fee, s los per
mum. Modern Languages and Landscape Draw
ing are taught at an extra charge OF $40 per an
mum for each. Cadets received at any time
during the session, and charged proportionably
for the uneI pired part.
For further information apply TO Colonel b. r.
Johnson, Superintendent, at Drennon Springs, or
A. o. Smith, Treasurer, Louisville, kentucky.
Jan la--tApl
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PennsylVanla avenue
over others in this city, being built expressly for
Daguerrean purposes. IL contains one OF the finest
skylights in this country, and best arranged; for
which reason artists prefer Daguerreotypes taken
at this establishment above all Others.
There are now on exhibition some of the largest
Daguerreotypes in the world. taken at this estab-
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, and premium at the Great
Exhibition at Castle Garden, New York.
(Jaiierio.-No. 347 Broadway, New York; No.
205 Baltimore street, Baltimore; Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, d. C.; II Nam street, Rich
mond, va Lynchburg, Va Norfolk, Va; and
Petersburg, Va.
J. II. WHITEHURST, Sole Proprietor.
Iop
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WAsmNeroN, January 2s, ls52.
wAsHrverox. January 81 1880

WAsHISoToN, January 81, 1852.
Messrs. MAYO and MouLToH have in press n Com
pilation OF the Army and Navy Pension Laws and
Resolution of Congress relating to Pensions 1t
also contains the Bounty Land Laws, with the
Opinions of Attorneys General of the United States
and the Decisions, Rules, and Regulations adopted
by different Secretaries in reference to the execu-
ton Of those laws. The work having progressed
thus far, and being almost through the press, has
been submitted 20 my inspection. IL will also con-
tain the Official Forms of the Pension Office CO.
pious Index, and sundry Analytical Tables. | am
fully impressed with the belief that the work will
be highly useful one to many branches Of the
Government; and to the Pension Office almost in
valuable, as the compilation now in use is in many
respects detective. ! cheerfully recommend it TO
public patronage. j. +. HEATH.
Jan %
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MILLIONAIRE IATloNoFoAPITAL.

LNOR the purpose of forming company with
Il one thousand shares, of 81 900 each, for which
certificates will be issued paying ten per cent. per
annum in return therefor, with cafe prospect OF
doubling the whole amount invested, (each and all
specia partners,) free from assessment an d LA
bility, under the Revised Statute of New York.
DESTROYS of having influential parties through the
entire Union interested for the purpose of obtaip
ing contracts with the Government TO carry the
United States mail in steamers and vessels to and
from New York, California, the East Indies, Eu-
rope, &c, proposals will be received for limited
number ofcertifcatee of shares Of 8 900 each.
OLIVER HOLDEN,
GeneralPartner and ChiefAgcnt Of Company,
IL Wall street, New York
Banking and Commercial Housesin in Europe and
the Americas, on application and investment OF
capital, will be appointed agents.
Feb I-dtt
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WINE sToRE.-JoHN II. BUTHMANN,

XNTINE STORE.-JOHN II. BUTHMANN,
w Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between
d and 9th streets, has received invoice Of red
and white French Wines, viz:
Chateau Msrgaur, Chateau Mouton, LcoviHe,
ST Pierre, St. Julien, in quartsand pints, Margaur
Medoc.
Chateau Coutet Haut Barsac, Chateau sauterne, 2,
Haut- Sautcrne.
Also, an invoice Of superior London Brown
stout, in pints.
My Olive brand Champagne having arrived at
New York in the chip Vaucluse from llavre, now
expect daily TO receive It, together with choice
assortment Of Wines, Brandies, Cigars, &c
Nov Is
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eight nine, ten, eleuen, tDelus, thirteen, fourteen
fifteen sixteen ranoe one

eight, nine, ten, eleuen tiDeIUe, thirteen, fourteen
tyteen, sixteen, range one.
At the Land Office at KASK ASKIA, commencing
on Monday, the fifth day of July next, for the dis
posnl OF such sections and parts of sections, being
in the aforementioned townships, to witt
South " the base line and ,osst Of the third principal
meridian.
Townships one, two, three, four, five, SIX seven,
eight nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen fourteen,
fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, range one.
Townships one, t,o0, three, -four, fue sir. seuen,
eight, nine, ten, eleuen, ttoeiue, thirteen, fourteen
fifteen, sizteen seventeen, range two.
The townships herein designated in roman let
ters wholly within the limits Of "six sections
in width on each side of said road and branches"
and those in italics partly within said lims, as
designated on the diagrams which will be fur:
nished to the respective District Land Offices by
the Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Lands reserved for schools, military, or other
purposes will be excluded from sale
The lands will be sold subject to the right of to0y
granted by the said act of Goth September, 1850
the State of Illinois for said railroad and it's
branches. not exceeding one hundred feet on each
side thereof.
Each sale will be kept open for time sufficient
to admit of offering all the lands but not exceed
ing two weeks; and applications to make private
entries ofthe lands to be offered under this proca
nation, will not be received until after the close Of
the public sale.
Given under my hand, at the city Of Washing
ton, the third day OF April, A. d 1852.
MILLARD FILLMORE.
BY the President:
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CHARLES SEXTON.

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
OFFERS his professional services in the Supreme
" Court of the United States, in claims before
the Court Of Commissioners, and in claims against
the various Departments of the General Govern
mcnt and before Congress, in procuring patents,
IN obtaining pensions and bounty lands in collect
ing debts and inheritances, and negotiating the
purchase and sale Of lands in any part Of the Uni
ted States especially in prosecuting claims before
the Court OF Commissioners under our treaty with
Mexico, is prepared to give his full attention and
to California land Little cases coming up in the
United States Supreme Court on appeal
The latest maps of the States and Territories
compiled from the surveys Of the General Land
Office, and statistical information, embracing the
Improvements and population Of the Territories
and the important towns in the United States,
agreeable to the late census, be obtained at his
Office, on 9th street, opposite the Treasury Wash
ingtop. ID. &.
RsrERsNcEs: Hon. Justin Butterheld, Washing
ton City; his Excellency Alexander Ramsey, St
Paul, Minnesota; John X Livingston, Attorney at
Law, New York City; Peter n. Burnct, Attorney at
Law, Alviso, California; Messrs. Thomas Cowper-
thwait & Co, Philadelphia; Messrs. A p. Ladew
& Co, St Louis; Messrs. G.. Abernathy & Co.,
Oregon City.
Feb 7--2aw3m
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SNIDER'S CHEAP WINE STORE,
No. 76 Walnut Street, below Fourth, Phil


WINES, LIQUORS, Of all countries, Of direct
wv importation from the growers and producers,
to be had cheaper than at any other store and fur
nished to Members of Congress- and others at
WAsHINGToN CRY, on the shortest notice, freight
paid, by "Adams's Express"
SHERRIES, Sparkling CHAMPAGNE, as
MADEIRAS, MOET EXTRA,
PORTS, CLICQUOT,
RED WINE, DINET,
TENERIFFE, PERRUCHOT,
LISBON, HEIDSlCK,
MUSCAT, and many others.
MALAGA, HOCKHEIM,
CLARETs, of all sorts, RUDEsHEIM,
SAUTERNE, MARCOBRUNN.
BURG UNDIES, the largest stock in Philadelphia.
BRANDJES of all sorts, Dark and Pale in casks,
demijohn, in bottles, with somecheap, and some
very and old.
IRISH and SCOTCH WHISKY, MONONGA-
HELA, Bourbon, Jamaica Spirits, Sin, Preserving
Brandy, Blac kberry and Wild Cherry Brandies,
Scotch Ale, London Porter and Stout, In barrels Of
seven and eight dozen.
HAVANA CIGARS ofdirect impor tation, Of the
most reliable quality, always on hand, wholesale,
by the quarter box
The only establishment where all WINES, &C.,
sold directly from the original package in
which imported.
Hotels, country trade, and consumers supplied
Wholesale and retail, by the cask, ,demijohn, dozen
or package of assorted sorts.
Orders by post telegraph, giving limit in
price guaranteed to be satisfactorily filled, the
goods taken back.
A familiar personal acquaintance with all the
principal Wine. producing countries OF Europe, and
connexion with the best houses there, enable me to
offer good articles cheap. Call and examine.
JACOB SNIDER, Jn.,
Cheap Wine Store
Feb IL 76 Walnut street, Philadelphia.
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TNHE UNDERSIGNED have in press and will
publish in a few days, full compilation Of the
Pension and Bounty Land Laws from l776 till 1852
with their appropriate Accomplishments. There be-
ing but little more than the official forms and the
indexes yet TO be printed in completion of the
work we have submitted copy TO the inspection of
the Commissioner Of Pensions, who has politely ten
dered to us the suhjoned recommendation oft
ROBERT MAYO,
FERDINAND MOULTON
w Asut~n-o~ Ianuarv
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n uEECHY, by the author Of "widc, Wide
W World;" vols.
The Household of Sir Thomas Moore.
Hungary in 1851; with experience Of the
Austrian Police, by Charles l.. Brace.
A Historical Account Of st. Thomas, w L.,
and notices of st. Crox and ST. John, by Rev.
John 7. Knox.
Gaieties and Gravities, by Horace Smith
APPS fRANCK TAYLOR.
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lion. WIN. II. sTILEs's NEW WORK ON
IL AUSTRIA Austria in ls4S-49 being his
tory Of the late political movements in Vienna,
Milan, Venice, md Prague, and the revolution in
Hungary; with historical sketches Of the Austrian
government, &c, &c, with portraits. vols. svo.
by VIM. III. Stiles, late Charge at the court OF vi.
emma. For sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
May % oksellers, near 9th street.
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- FIRE PROOF CHESTS. for BOOK S

-
PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EvANS &
WATSON, No. 50 Dock street, opposite
the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyholc Cover SALAMANDERS
and more heat than any other Chests in tho coun
try. Also, Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS;
100 now in use. They also continue to makethe
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
We, the Undersigned were present, on the lth
day Of September, when Messrs Evans & Watson
tested one Of their salamander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cordso Of woodoverit
commencing at A. NJ. and continuing until p.
NJ making FIVE hours intense heat, amounting TO
n white heat. The Chest remained in the fire until
the next morning, when IL was opened In our pre-
sence and all the books and papers we're taken out
having been preserved entire. The above. named
examined by calling att store Of Evans & Wat
son, 50 Dock street.
THos. HANsELL, 18th street bove Arch.
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Me,,r,. Epans & Watson.
GkNTLEMEN: Having been prcscntwhcn thee con-
tents Of tho chest alluded 10 in the above certificate
were exposed TO view, TAX pleasure n adding my
testimony to the perfectsecurity ofthe papers. No
mark Of ,,s,P fre was SPParentOn any 9fthsm rnn,cv
PHrLAprtrH. Sept. TO- 1850.
BALTGnogs, June Is 1919
Hessrs. Euans & Watson, Phi.ddeiehia.
GKsTLEnES: We have much pleasure in recom-
mendng your Fire proof Chests 70 the notice ofthe
public, the one purchased from you having
saved our books and contents effectually after
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block Of buildings on Arch
street wharf on the Schuylkil on the 9th o June,
lS49. Yours, very respectfully,
RUSSELL & GILLINs.
Cast and Wrough.Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made to order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pire- proof
Doors for Banks and Stores, Patent Slate lined Re
frigerators, warranted superorto alloihers, Water
Filters. Nov 30
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nANCING AChDEMY.-FIRST COURSE 90
~ Mr.. r. r. Liable has the honor to announce
TO the citizens Of Washington. Georgetown, and
Alexandria that his fret course OF ncing lessons
for the season will commence Thursday, No
vember 8, at his room over George and Thomas
Parkers grocery store south side of Penns ylvania
avenue, between 9th and 7th streets, opposite
Browns new hotel.
Days ysoftuition-Tuesdeys Thursdays and Sat-
urdays.
All the fashionable dances will bentroduced
and taught. Oct 22-tf
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EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY,
OF SARATOGA SPRINGS. N. Y.
CanIfnI S2O0. 900.


THIS company was organized under the General
i Insurance law of New York, passed Aprill0-
l5s9 and has been doing very successful busi-
ness. and will insure dwelling houses, stores,
household furniture, and other property, on as ia
vorable terms as any other esponsibleCompanyi
this country.
The public referred to the following letter
of the Hon. ID. s. Dickinson, Senator from the
State OF New York for the standing of the Com
pany:
WAsHISeroS, March 5, 1881.
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
tlemen of high character for integrity and busi-
ness capacity, and cannot doubt that IL willie
prudently and successfully conducted.
ID. S. DICKINSON.
Directors.
Isaac Fowler, Samuel Pitkin,
Geo. Young, ,jr., Hermon Thomas,
H. II. Hathorn, VIM. II Flecman.
&. NJ DAWSON, Samuel Corning,
Theo. w Sanders, Joseph Daniels,
p. NJ Moriarty, George Clements.
Hon John II Boyd,
ISAAC FOWLER, President
II. II. HATHORN, Vice President.
GEO. YOUNG, JR., secretary.
WM. II. FLEENAN. Treasurer.
Applications for insurance may be made to =. &.
WEED, agent, North street, Capitol Hill.
March b-tf
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Office No. 6S Wall street, .New York.
MonpIs FpANKLIN, President; SPENCER s BsSr
DICT, ce-presdent; PLisy FRrEsAN,
Actuary.
THIS COMPANY conducted upon the mutual
Il insurance principle, and also upon the prnci
pie of leaving proportion OF the amount OF the
premiums on interest in the hands of ofinsurers, has
greatly extended it's business and profits, and con-
ferred its benefits at the least possible costand out
lay to insurers.
Insurance granted to persons visiting California
Its agency at Washington comprchends the FOL
lowing officers:
VIM Jonos, NJ. D., medioalexaminer, near cor
ner of G and Sd streets.
Peter G. Washington, agent, Apollo Hall Penn
sylvania avenue, opposite Union Buildings.
yune2
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DROPOSALS for CARRYING THE MAILS
Il of the United States on the following route,
from the lst day Of September. 1851, to the both
day Of June 1855, will be received at the Contract
Office Of the Post Office Department in the city Of
Washington, until 10 a. m Of the 18th day Of June,
1852, TO be decided by the next day:
35a0. From Bainbridge, Florida, by Chattahoo-
chic, Ocheesec, West Winton, Rckoo's Bluff. lola,
and Fort Gadsden, to Apalachicola, 200 miles
twice week and back, from 18th October to 18th
June of each year, and once a week residue.
From l5h October 10 l5h June.
Leave Bainbridgc every Sunday and Wednesday
at a. mi
Arrive at Apalachicoa next day by IL a. m.
Leave Apalaohcola every Monday and Thurs-
Jay at 10 p. IN;
Arrive at Bainbridgc next days by Op. IN.
From 10Th June 10 18Th october.
Leave Bainbridge every Sunday att a m;
Arrive at Apalachcola Tuesday by n.
Leave Apslachicola every wednesday at 10 n. IN;
Arrive at Bainbrdge Friday by ~ m.
Proposals for commencing at Chattahoochio arc
invited; also, for separate service between Balm
bridge and Chattahoochie.
Proposals for three times week service from
18th October to 18th June, and twice a week resi-
due ofyear, will be considered.
NOTES.
Bidders should state the mode of conveyance in
tended. The mail is TO be carried in preference TO
passengers, and to their exclusion, If required by
the size OF the Das Mail agents arc to be conveyed
without charge If the service be let to coach stage
or steamboat conveyance Deduction will be made
from the mail pay for trips not run; and fines i'm.
posed for those not performed agrecably TO the
contract in all particulars. The Postmaster Gene
raj may annu the contract for repeated failures
for violating the Post Office laws. He may alter
the contract or schedule, provided he allows pro
rata extra pay for additional stock made necessary
by the change; and one months extra pay, in
casos Of curalment, for the service dispensed
with. No extra pay will be allowed for excess Of
actual over advertised distance. should the distance
above designated prove to be short stated. The
proposals should be addressed TO the Second As-
sistnnt Postmaster General, endorsed "Mail Pro-
posals in the Strte Of Florida" and be accompa.
MED with guaranty Of one more responsible
persons; also, by certificate of one or more
postnasters setting forth that the guarantors are
able to make good their guaranty.
~ X. HALL, Postmaster General
PosT OFrrcE DEPARTMEST, April IL, 1852.
Ap l4-lawtw
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GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,

GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,
Glass l5
To be drawn in Baltimore, Md, on Saturday,
June s. 1852.
CAPITALS,
$40, 900! Sl9,l09 of $4,000! of S4 900!
s Of S20O0 100 Of $500 sc. sc. SC.
Tickets Sl2-Halves S6--Quarters $3.
Certificate Of package of % wholes ..... Sl70 90
Do do 25 halves .... 50 90
Do do 25 quarters 80. AZ 80