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- MAST would call the attention OF the public
~. generally, but the ladies particularly, TO his
new and elegant assortment OF French Jewclry
which will be opened to-day for inspection. lie
enumerates in part
Diamond Pins and Rings, new and heavy STYLE
setting
Ruby and Diamond Rings in great variety
Comedian Seals, surmounted with solid rpld
charms, one very elegant and accurate ike
meas Of Henry Clay, which the ladies are in
vited TO call and examine
Massive Gold Bracelets, richly Enamoled do
New style Bracelets, set with Carbuncles and
Opals
In Brcastpins and Earrings he s con id emf h is as
sortment cannot be excelled, consisting Devcry
variety Of Enamclled, Plain, Pearl, Diamond,
&c Also, an endless variety OF Cufpins, Chate-
lains, Vest, and Fob Chains, with other articles
usually kept at his establishment.
The above goods have been selected with the
greatest care and attention from new and
splendid stock, and they Of the richest s
and newest pattern, the subscribcris confdent that
they cannot be surpassed. July 23
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OFFICE OF CORRESPONDENT
Washington city.

A Ill PERSONS having business in the city Of
"a Wasf ington are informed that the under
signed has esta bshed here an OFFICE OF CORRE-
sPONDENCE, for the purpose Of giving any in.
formation desired by any person in any part Of the
world. No business, whether public or private, III
oi an honorable character will be excluded from the
correspondence Of this office Persons wishing 60
know how TO proceed in any business they may
have before Congress, in the public office. &c.
will be disoreetly advised; and where professional
other aid is necessary. the best will be procured
recommended.
The undersigned will regard all matters com.
municated TO him in conneuion with this office he
sseredly confidential and will, by himself and
through such agents ne " may be necessary for
him to employ, usc every possible precaution 10
preserve them Inviolae.
Every letter Of inquiry must contain a fee Of fp,
dollars, which will generally be the only remune-
ration required; bot should IL not compensate for
the service 90 be rendered the proper amount will
be stated in a satisfactory letter in reply.
o. Address postage prepaid)
THOMAS e. CONNOLLY
Office Of Correspondence, Washington, ID. G.
wAsHISeroN Cry, January 10, 1852.
Mr.. THosks G.. CosSotLy ia known to
worthy citizen, gentleman OF intelligence, and
as a clear, accurate, and ready writer; and
gard him ne cminently qualified for the able,
prompt, and faithful performance Of the useful do.
tes connected With bis and original design Of
an OrrTcs OF CoRnrsPoHoeNcs.
RICHARD WALLACE,
~ ). Marshal fgr The District of Columbia
WALTER LENOX,
Mayor u Washington City,
10 GALES
fSenior editor Of the - -tionsl In,ellieencer'' 81
r. vs. LATHAM, Banker
Jan ~ iawtfi. y-Gm
uARPER's NEW MONTHLY MACHINE Er
Il April
BisckwOod's Magazine Tor March.
Reel IN Bottle, or Jack in The Dyidrume,
by Rev HenryT. Cheever.
TAYLOR n nAURY,
plar 81 Booksellers, near 9th ct
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HISTORY OF KENTUCKY, from lie Earliest
II Settlement; by II. S. Arthor.and w. H. Car.
penter, ! vol
History Of Georgis, from its Earliest Settlement
TO the Present Time; by r. s. Arthur and w n
Carpenter, vol.
=, Romance OF sporting, or Wild Scenes and Wild
Hunters; ! vol svo., plates.
lhe swamp steed, or the Days Of Marion; n go
nance OF the American Revolution
Just published and for sale by
TAYLOR A. MAURy
mar ~ Booksellers, near 9th street
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NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

HOOE, BROTHER & CO., Penn. avenue. be-
IL tween 7th and Sth streets, have lust received
and are prepared to offer to the citizens of the cities
OF Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, and
the surrounding counties of Maryland and Vir-
gaia, full and complete assortment of French
English, and India Fancy and Staple Dry Goods
OF the most recent importatons. They name
Very elegant Brocade Silks, dark colors
Extra rich BroCadc Silk, for evening
Rich plaid Silk, new styles
Extra heavy plain Poult de Sole
Heavy watered Silks. all colors
Real Irish Popns, richly watered, all shades
Very lustrous black Silks, all widths
Superior wide colored Silk Velvets every shade
French Merino and Thibet Cloths, a great va
riety
French Nous dc LANES, new designs
French Cashmere de Cossc, latest styles
Richly embroidered Chemiscttes, with sleeves
to match
Real vaenciennes Lace Chemisettes and Cuffs
Richly embroidered Muslin Capes, Collars, and
Elegantly embroidered and lace trimmed
Handkerchiefs
White embroidered Canton Grape shawls,
from $l2 to $T5
Velvet Cloaks and Mantllas, new styles
Silk Mantilas and Visitcs, also new styles
Real Cashmere Shawls, long and square
Real Cashmere and Thibct Scarfs
Long and short sewing silk Mitts and Cloyes
Bajiou's celebrated Kid Gloves, every size and
shade
Black Silk Laces. black and colored Silk
Fringes
Thread Laces and Inscrtngs wide IN d narrow
Muslin and Cambria RufhnRs
Muslin and Cambria lnsertings and Edgings
Sash, Neck, and Belt Ribbons, &c, &C.
Together with many other entirely new and de-
sirable goods, suitable for the present and ap-
preaching scasons, to which weekly additions will
be made, 80 that purchasers may be assured offind
ing at all times during the season the most fash
HOoE, BROTHER & co.
Sept ll-n Union l. Alex Caxcttel
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MOasE,s rELEGRApu.

V'HE office Of the Western Telegraph Compan v
is removed 70 the rooms over Gilman spothe-
cary shop, on Pennsylvsnis avenue, few doors
west Of Browns hotel
This is the only direct line Of telegraph from
Washington to Wheeling and Pittsburg, where IL
connects With other lines extending TO Detroit
Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, st. Louis. Nash
vile, Memphis, Vicksbure, and the whole western
country.
The northern Morse Office is a few doors east Of
the National hotel.
The southern ~ on 7th street, opposite the Ma.
honni Inteii,genco office. AMOS KENDALL,
Jan President Western Telegraph Co
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WAsHfreros January

WASHINGTON, january 70, 1852
Mcssrs. LITTLE & Baows: think you have laid
the profession under great obligations, in the re-
publication OF the English Reports in Law and
Equity" in THE country.
The low price at which the volumes are offered
will enable the bar generally In this way 10 fur.
nish their libraries with the current English Re-
poris, Of which many Of them have heretofore been
deprived They will thus have a ready acces- 10
the decisions OF courts sitting at the fountain
head OF the law, whence have been derived for the
most part, the several systems. or less mod-
ned, daily administered by the courts OF this coun
try. And. however modified these systems NAV
be, II IL manifest that these decisions must shed
great light upon the investigation of most of the
cases arising here.
Your plan, also, will furnish the profession in
this country with the cascs IMMEDIATELY AvTgn
rHK PUBLICATIONS ~ EsoLAsD, a cosapsaATios
OF THE rIasT NPoRTASoE; for, If the naports of
cases decided are OF any value. the sooner they
are In the hands OF the profession the better. /
sincerely hope your encouragement from the bar
VIII be commensurate with the merit Of the enter.
prise.
am, with great respect. your obediont servant
SAMUEL NELSON =,
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WAspINoron J,nua,vo Dc Ist

WAsaISoTos, January &c, 1852.
Messrs. LITTLE BRowS- Cenasmen. By your
publication Of the Englsh Law and Equity Re
ports, ! think an important benefit 10 conferred on
the legal profession in this country. The fidelity
with which these Reports appear to have been thus
FAR made, their compact and convenient arrange
ment, their early publication, bringing down the
decisions Of all the important Courts to a period
lar within those OF any Court in our own ooun.
try, together with their obcspnc.. ought to be
sufficient recommendations TO insure their general
use.
With great respect, am your obedient servant
". ". CURTIS
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WAsuSoTos, suPssNx Couar Roon.

psSTLsNrsi have examined your rcpublica-
ton Of the current English and Common Law
Reports, and like very much the design and ere
cution oft.
Neither judge nor lawyer can very well do
without the contemporary decisions OF the Eng
lish Courts. have found them always go instruo-
tive and useful, that have hitherto read them In
any form in which they have been published
Hereafter will do 40 in yours.
The Courts in England are daily netting upon
cases presenting important and also new features
All OF va must acknowledge that they are adjudi.
Gated with very able and discriminat tin o acuteness
and with great learning.
Wishing your publication every success. I am.
gentlemen, respectfully, your obedicnt servant.
JAMES NJ. WAYNE
Messrs LITTLE x Bows, Boston, Mass,cbuaetts
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'ssTLvssN: am much pleased with your re-
PRINT Of the Englsh Reports in Law and Equity.
u you continue to furnish them at the same price
and as well executed az the present volumes, and
Win the same promptness, they will receive the
general patronage Of the Bar.
You're, &c, r. C. CRIFR
Messrs. LirTLs e. Bsov~
March rs
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PROPOSALS for carrying the mails of the Uni
L ted States on the following route, from the lat
day Of July, 1852, to the LIST day OF July 1856, will
be received at the Contract Office of the Post Office
Department in the city of Washington, until 9
a. IN. of the l4th day Of May, 1852, to be decided
by the next day:
l0,l5S From Columbus, by South Bloomfield,
Circleville. Chilcothe, Waller, Waverey, Pike
ton, and Lucasville, to Portsmouth, 81 miles and
back, daily
Summer Schedule: from April ID October /.
Leave Columbus daily at a. m, arrive at Ports
mouth same day by 9p
Leave Portsmouth daily at 5 a. m, arrive at Co
lumbus same day by 8 p. M
Winter Schedule: from October | to March 81.
Leave Columbus daily at a. m, arrive at Ports
mouth same day by ~ p. m.
Leave Portsmouth daily at a. m, arrive at CO.
umbus same day by - p. m.
NOTES.
Bidders should state the mode of convey vance in :
tended. The mail s to be carried in preference to
passengers, and to their exclusion, il required by
the size Of the mails. Mail agents are to be A.
vcyed without charge if the service be let to
sta &c conveyance. Deduction will be made from
the mail pay for trips not run; and fines imposed
for those not performed agreeably to the contract
in all particulars. The Postmaster General may
annul the contract for repeated failures. for vo
lating the Post Office laws He may alter the con
tract or schedule provided he allows pro rata ex ira
pay for additional stock made necessary by the
change; and one months extra pay, in cases of
curtailment, for the service dispensed with. No
extra pay will be allowed for excess Of actual
advertised distance, should the distance above de-
sgnaed prove to be short stated. The proposals
should be addressed to the Second Assistant Post
master General, endorsed "Mail Proposals in the
State Of Ohio" and be accompanied with qua
ranty of one more responsible persons; also,
by certificate ofone or more postmastcrs. setting
forth that the guarantors able to make good
their guaranty. For form Of bid and full instruc-
tions see the late advertisement for Ohio route
N. X. HALL,
Postmaster General.
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, March %, 1852.
Mar 25-laW4w
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pnoPosALs FOR CONVEYING THE

Il '"f'ed states Mails on the following route
IN Arkansas, from the let Of July 1852, the let
OF July 1854, will be received at the Contract Office
OF tho Poet Office Department, in the CITY of w nsh
neton. until the Sd day Of May next to be decided
by the following day, viz:
1901 From Little Rock by Plum Bayou Pine
uf. Rob Roy, New Gascony, Riohlabd. Swan
Lake, Niccottoo, South Bend, Arkansas Poet, and
Belleviile. 10 Napoleon, 27s miles, ri weekly and
back, with additional ui-weokly trips via Mary
Brownsville, Aberdeen, ST. Charles, and White
river, 22S miles and back; also a tvicc-n- week
branch from aberdeen. via Clarendon, Waterway,
DuvalPs Bluhs, Dee Arc, Augusta, Grand Glaze,
Vile, go miles and back.
Leave Little Rock daily, except Sunday, at
a. M;
Arrivcat Napoleon next days by II p. m;
Leave Napoleon, via the Arkansas river Mon.
day, Wednesday, and Friday, at o. m. and via
the White river, Tuesday, Thursday, and satur.
day at p. IN;
Arrive at Aberdeen Wednesday, Friday. and
Arrive at Little Rock Wednesday. Friday. and
Sunday, by IL m, on uhc Arkansas river trips and
Thursday, Saturday, and Monday by 6 a. m. on
Leave Aberdeen Tuesday aud Saturdays o. m;
Arrive at Bstesville Thursday and Monday by
a. m;
Leave BatesviIlc Thursday and Monday at
o. m;
Arrive at Aberdeen next days by D. m;
Proposals. to run by different schedule, or 90
connect the main route with the branch at differ,
ent point will be considered.
NOTES.
Bidders should state the mode Of conveyance in
tended The mail is TO be carried in preference TO
passengers and 10 their exclusion, II required by
the size Of the male. Mail agents arc 10 be con.
veyed without charge. Deduction will be made
from the mail pay for trips not run; and fines i'm
posed for those not performed agreesby 70 the
contract In all particulars. The Postmaster Gene
raj may snnu the contract for repeated failures or
for violating the Post Office laws He NAV alter
the contract or schedule, provided he aliows pro
rata extra pay for additional stock made necessary
by the change; and one months extra pay, in
csses OF curtamcnt, for the service dispensed
with No extra pay will be allowed for eIcess OF
sctua over advertised distance. should the distance
above designated prove 10 be short stated The
mails are to be taken 10 and from the poet offices
named; alec to and from any other Offices within a
quarter OF mile Of the river, that may be estsb-
lshed during the contract term The bds should
be addressed TO the Second Assistant Postmaster
General, endorsed "Msil Proposals in Arkansas
and be accompanied with gunran tee of one or
more responsible persons; aIso, by certificate of
one or more postmssters, sctting forth that the
guarantors are able TO make good their guarantee
y. X. HALL, Postmaster General
PosT OFFICE DsrARTmgsr, Feb. rs, 1862.
Mar 5-lawIw
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PROFESSOR CROUx,s

French Class for Conversation Il Reading,
V'H BE- opsn,d on Tuesday, the l4n inst, at p. N.
TIVE OBJECT OF THIS CLASS 10 to MD In
Il 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 10
speak the language fuenty. Most persons in the
United States acquire their knovledge throug oh the
eye alone, and hence the number OF individuals
here who read tolerably we'll, bot do not compre-
bend word OF French when spoken or even when
read, by another. To such persons such Class
promises very great advantages
nc members will meet at the rooms of Profess
.or ID. = esovx, native Of France, who will di-
rect and suPerintcnd the exercises, opposite
Browns Hotel, where tickets may be had.
REFERENCES.
FsASols MAREoE, esq., G street, between Sd
and a. streets.
WV. $. DraRicx, csq., corner of and 18th ste.
Cen. N Towsos, corner Of and I7,h SITS.
MAI w. RicH, street, between IL tn and 18th
streets.
JOIN WILSON, ESQ.,, 18th at. between f & SITS
Capt. Gro. y. De Ia RocHx, Georgetown
Col PrTsa FoRor, 10th street, near ID.
Rev. JANIS RYDER.
Rev. w. J. CLARKE, corner Of 9th and SITS
Comm AsDsrw HAYWOOD, corner of I4tb and
n alta.
Orrs c. wreHr. Rittonhou.e Academy.
THOMAS CAsssHsv, esq. Oct s-u
INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE, for January.
The War in Hungary, by General Klapkn. late
Governor Of Comorn; 2 vols., London
Man and bis Migratons, by II. G.. Latham
Lsdy's Voyage Round the World, by Ida
PfcifYer. -
Adrian, or the Clouds OF the Mind by G. PR
James and NJ. X. Field; vol.
Nicaragua; People, Scenery, Monuments, &c.
by r. q souier q veIs with naps and fllustra-
tions. Franz TayI Oh
Dec 81
( 0E's DRAWING BOOK OF LANDSCAPES,
" Foliage, &c.
walks and Talks OF an American Farmer in
England, With illustrations, being Potnsm's Semi
monthly Library.
Feb Is FRANCK TAYLOR.
A NNALs OF THE EMPIRE CITY, from its
IA Colonial Days to the Present, in series Of
Five Tales. BY New Yorker. Tale lst-Tbe
Quadroon; or, New York under the English.
Just published, and for sale by
Feb2I FRANCK TAYLOR.
A BUCKEYE ABROAD; or, wsnderings in
IA Europe and in tbe Orient by Samuel s.
Cor Jost published BY Putnam, and for sale by
TAYLOR MAURY,
Mar III booksellers, near 9th street.
TIVE SWAMP sTEED; or the Days Of Marion
Il and his Merry Men; novel.
Marie FRANCK TAYLOR.
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LNOR the purpose Of forming a company with
II one tbousa nd shares, of y 900 each. for which
certificates will be issued paying ten per cent per
annun In return therefor, with a safe prospect OF
doubling the whole amount invested, leach and Ill
AZ special psrtners) free from assessment and ia-
biity, under the Revised Statute of New York.
DESTROYS Of having influential parties through the
entire Union interested for the purpose Of obtain-
ing contracts with the Government TO carry the
United States mail in steamers and vessels to and
from New York, California, tho East Indies, Eu-
rope &c, proposals will be received for limited
number ofcerti6cstes Of shares Of 81 900 each.
OLIVER HOLDEN,
GeneralPnrtner, and Chief gent OF Company,
II Wall street, New York.
Banking and Commercial Houses in Europe md
the Americas, on application and investment o,
capital, will be appointed agents
Feb I-dtf
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ID ~. HOOE n co.. Wholesale IN retaildesl-
l crs In Carpeting, Floor Oil Cloths, Mattines,
RuFs, Curtain Materials, sbeeting, Blankets, and
house furnishing goods generally
Pennsylvanissvepue,b etwcenfth I'd stbstreets,
Washington, ID. G..
Aug 20--tf fUnionl
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" Nrf''F'NIVfF yNIUHfy y, TSoZ.
GrsTLEMsS; publication like that in which
you arc engaged, Of the English Law and Chan.
Gerry Reports, II promptly and accurately executed
cannot iaiI OF great usefulness TO the profession
including both the Bench and the Bar The WORK
90 lar as you have preceded in IL, appears to be
accurately and well done, and ia certainly fur
nished at a cheap rate.
With great respect, yours,
y. V. DANIEL,
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II, ls4S: Provided, That no Register or Receiver
shall receive any compensa ton out OF the Treasury
for past services who has charged and received lille
gal fees for the location of such warrants 1nd
pr0uided, )iuihr, That no Register Receiver
shall receive for his services during any year
greater compensation than the maximum now al
lowed by law"
Where parties may desire to avail themselves Of
the privilege OF having their warrants located
through this office, provided for by the act OF
2sth September. 1850, they must take the neces-
sary steps to pay to the Register and Receiver the
fees tn which they entitled The same course
must be observed by persons remote from the Dis
trct Land Offices in making applications by letter
to those officers. Without the payment OF those
fees the warrants cannot be located.
BY the terms of this law the fees follows:
For 40 acre warrant, fifty cents each to Regis
ter and Receiver-total 81.
For an S0-acre warrant, one dollar each to Regis
ter and Receiver-toial 81.
For a l60 acre warrant, twodollars each to Re-
gister and Receiver-to,al 50.
J. BUTTERFlELD,
Mar 25-2aw3w Comini ssioner.
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When IL IL not convenient TO forward amount Of
order per mail express, reference to a 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 II cft al the
stores Of Messrs She'll Mott, 20 Wall street or Of
Messvs. II. Jcroliman h Co, 1874 William street
N. n. Business cards, embossed in colors from
ssme dies at 10 per thousand Nov 2S
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FORMS AND REGULATIONS
For the Assignment OF Land Warrants and
Locations.


GENERAL LAND OFFICE, March %. 1852
DY THE FIRST SECTION ofthe act of Congress,
- entitled "An act making Land Warrants as
signable and for other purposes" approved March
y 1852. II isprovided That all warrants for mill
tary bounty land, which have been or may hereafter
be Issued under any law OF the United States. and all
valid locations of the same which have been or
may hereafter be made, hereby declared 10 be
assignabie, by deed or instrument of writing made
and executed after the taking effect Of this act ac
cording to such form, and pursuant to such regu'
lations may be prescribed by the Commissioner
of the General Land Office, SO to vest the as.
signee with all the rights Of the original owners OF
the warrant or location"
In accordance with the provisions of THE section,
the following forms are prescribed for the assign
ment Of the warrants and locations referred to, TO
wit:
FORM FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE
WARRANT.-No, l.
For value received, !, A. b., to whom the within
warrant No. ---- was issued, do hereby sell and
assign unto c. d., of and to his heirs
and assgns forever, the said warrant and author
ize him to locate the same. and receive patent
therefor.
Witness my hand and SEAL this - day of -,
ls5
Attest: A. b. IsEAL.l
G. II.
Form of Acknowledgment trhere the rendOr is knOicn
to the officer taking the acknowledgment.
STATE OF ----, COUNTY OF
On this - day Of -, in the year ----,
personally appeared (here insert the name Of the
ioarrantee) to me well known, and acknowledged
the foregoing assignment to be his act and deed;
and certify that the said (here insert the name Of
iparrantee) is the identical person to whom the
within warrant issued, and who executed the fore
going assignment thereof.
(OHcer's signature
Form of acknowledgment ,chere The rerdor is not
knoirn to the officer, and his identity has to lie
proued
STATE OF -, COUNTY OF -.
On this day of -, in the year --,
personally came before me (here insert the Of
the ,oarrdnfee) and there insert the and resi-
dsnce Of iDitnfss,) and the said (here insert the
Of the cifnesS) being well known to me
credible and dislnterested person, was duly sworn
by me, and on his oath declared and said that he
well knows the said (tere insert the name of the
rarTanee, and that he is the same person TO whom
the within Warrant issued, and who executed the
foregoing assignment, and his testimony being
satisfactory evidence to me of that fact the said
acknowledged the said assignment to be his act
and deed (Otice's signature
FORM FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE LO-
CATION.-No 2.
For value received, ], A. r., to whom the within
certificate of location issued, do hereby sell
and assign unto C.. d., and to his heirs and assigns
forever, the said certificate of location, and the
warrant and land therein described, and authorize
him to receive the patent therefor.
Witness my hand and seal, this - day Of
-, lS5
Attest: A. Il. [sEALl
E. F.
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DHILIP BARTON KEY will attend TO any
business he may be entrusted with bcfor either
ofthe Courts Of this District; and will also attend
to the prosecution of Claims before Congress md
the Departments. once on street
Julv I7-ff