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To the Public.

THE undersigned respectfully inform their and ends
the public generally that they have lately opened Office
the Exchange Bank Of Seldom Withe Co.. 7h
city OF Washington d. Co. for the transaction business
and especially for the Of claims
buying securing
the titles thereof The junior a. Men Lathsm) lawyer
by profession, and will attend business
District. The senior partner Orchard NJ Young) having
Commissioner the General Land Once,
and localities of the public lands
and Judge for pe,uades himself that he will
able render satisfaction business which
edge OF the and OF the country where capitalists desire
their funds.
Liberal upon intrusted their
when They
Me Seldom withers Co., and members Of Congress
generally.
RICHARD NJ YOUNG
j. Men. LATHAM.
Dec al--ow
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B UNION: WASHINGTON THURSDAY MORNING, JAN. s. 1852

Invalid Pensions.
BY Mr. TAYLOR The petition Of VIM. wnder
praying Congress purchase the building the
and 18th Streets ia Washington city, rented Of him
by the government referred TO the Committee Public
Buildings.
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Dec. Ia-d3m

CARD-We, the subscribers respectfully
having with their bills win
and presented them the oath the present month
In order that continue the business poftsby
and which
and indeed OF the importance this
me every when presented.
CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY, d co.
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WHTTEHURsT's and extensive Gallery ofPre-
miup Daguencoypes the OF Duva Bo between
~ and 9th streets, Pennsylvania
This gay advantages others being built
the second hoor and this
tains one Of the largest sgs In this country and is ths
and II facility
for copying paintings having its superior
the world where obtained beautiful and highly finished
all though cloudy preferable
for children, Post. promptly attended to.
Awarded the medal Fair OF Maryland
tuie, and premium nj the late Fair nj New York.
GALlRErsNo 205 Baltimore Baltimore; 3f7 broadway,
New York Pennsylvania Washington, ID. n Main
street. Richmond Virginia Lynchbug Virginia Norfolk Viz.
ginin and Petersburg Virginia.
These galleries ee The public all hours Of The day
,. II. wHITEHURST.
l2-d3m Sole propfietar
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JUST OcENED.The particular
10 the following
20 very superior and cheap long cashmere shswls
10 hne Scotch long shawls high coiors
20 dozen superior silk hose, all grades
10 boxes superior embroidered handkerchief.
The above, with variety Of other cheap and useful goods
worthy the attention Of buyers
VERIFY n MILLER,
Penn opposite Centre Market between 9TH
Dec IS-mf
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DANCING ACADEMY.-First se.-M f.. r. LIABLE
has honor Washington George
will Thursday, November his
George Thomas PaTkes grocery south side Pennsylvania
between 9th streets, opposite Browns hotel
Days of tuition: Tuesdays Thursdays, and Saturdays.
fashionable will be introduced taught
l4--du
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CARDTbe attention Of the public respectfully
n OF rich cabinet French China dinner
and service,
double and single hair together with
Of useful household furniture which
expressly
and viii be sold exceedingly fo cash. liberal credit
satisfactory paper.
DYER a MCGUIRE,
Sept led Auouoneers
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EURs Fursi Furs I-WM. b. TODD his
ladies particularly that he
ceved large and handsome selection Of fine s, Of the
fashionable workmanship which he has
ready for their Inspection and which he invites the aen
ton Of all who desire purchase such ch durabe truly
Portable, and seasonabe additions 10 the wardrobe.
This comprises mu vctones palatnes fiat boas
and cufsof splendid black used MARTINI Russian
fitch cnehla Siberian squirrel royal ermine Hudson Bay sable
swansdown
London a
ment Persian lamb skin goods the above descriptions for ladies
and children.
Ladies' Paris made eglanine sacks, richly trimmed with
Also general assortment OF priced iurs for misses and child
ll-3taw4w
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HOUSEKEEPING GOODs-sELLING OFF CHEAP
Ill TO MoVE-We would desire 10 call the attention of
generally goeds which
a greatly reduced prices TO move. We have
good which will sell 25 per
yard, put up In 12yard pieces
qualities, heavy undressed from 7 TO rs cents,
and all cheap
cloths, yards by a. which shall offer from
today 81 as These goods certainly very cheap,
all who cloth OF the size should call and see
pieces heavy damask ranging from SO
81 per yard and all cheap
90 dozen damask napkins various prices
25 piano and table cloth covers, cheap
pieces cashmeret, plain
100 pieces Russian diapers Of oil qualities
SO dozen towelngs, from I'll 23 per dozen up
bleached including all the choice brands
which promise to sell as chenply as they can be
had in the country
full Of Blankets fine goods
will offer cheap in order TO close them out before
moving.
hand will be sold cheap they
bought North any reasonable quantities, such
plaid domecs annels colored
cacos and almost article in the dry goods line, which
DESTROYS Of closing - IL
W. M. SINISTER CO.,
JanG-eod2w 7ih street, the Avenue.
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GREAT BARGAINS IN DRY GOODs-sELLlNG OFF
VI TO MOYEWe would respectfully inform customers and
public generally selling of styles Of
goods other goods have reduced the
ofthe bulk before removal
we would call the attention Of all buyers OF dry goods
generally, and In the following viz;
French mousselnes
so do medium goods from Is 10 37f cents
do figured French printed (all wool mousselines
SIT cents, suitable for children
do Ga plain (all wooD mousseines in purple,
net cherry, and blue
25 do all the desirable shades. Some
few dark browns in the LOT that will sell without
regard
do English merinoes, all good coo and cheaper than
Also hand a fine assortment of colored
and waiered silks which we closing out very
cheap
Is do rich black gros de kine which recommend
good wearing goods and very cheap
do plaid popin rich goods at 37i cents yard These
goods make rich a dress plaid silk at 81. Call
Our stock of black goods well assorted and shall here
branch
DESTROYS closing out the stock in order get in an entire
supply early in the spring.
We also have hand full OF ladies merno
all qualities, and necks necks,
short sleeves and low nec short sleeves and high nec which
will ofer very cheap.
w. NJ. SINISTER CO,
Jan 6-eod2w 7th the Avenue.
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NEW Fashionable Tailoring EstabIishment.-H. =.

NEW Fashionable Tailoring EstabIshment.H =.
LOUDON co mems and tsior, Browns Hotel
Pennsylvania have opened their
well stock goods
cloths, furnishing generally.
Army, navy, mnrine will find
fswords epaule sashes and
articles the latest regulation OF their respective prescribe
An experience Of years legitimate tailoring, and
goods desire please cash
protect against high prices inducements that we
offer and respectfully solicit patronage
l6-dan
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gPLENDID NEW srLKs.-CLAGETT, NEWTON MAY,
~ CO., respectfully ladies, resident and
iourpe wasbngron they just received 100 pieces
goods the elk line exhibited In this
city very importation the prices Of which guaranty be-
the import,
Dec 93-d1w CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY, n co,
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THE BANK or THE UNION, In Browns Msrbi.
building now open for the transaction Of exchange and
general banking business.
no, n, GALLAGHER, President
Wv. MARsH, Cashier.
Dec lett
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Further Details BY shs AtIan,,s.

We find in the New York journals the following sum.
mary OF the results and incidents OF the late election IN
France and Of the public feeling in Paris in regard 10 The
turn which events have taken in that country:
PARIS Tuesday morning. o'clock
The following is the result Of the polling al the twelve
arrondissemenls OF Paris
Yes i3ool7
no 60,l6l
the department.:
les l,776,OO0
NO 100000
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HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,

After the reading Of the journal
Anniversary or the BATTLE or NEW ORLEANS.
Mr. BRIGGS moved that when this House adjourn,
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LAW AND AGENCY NOTICE.

WOrthington g. Snethen
CONTINUES practise the Supreme Court 10 attend
before prosecute claims
against the departments
and bounty lands legacies
the United foreign
and negotiate the purchase
patent rights, any State of the Union.
Particular attention paid California land
10 the United states Supreme Court appeal.
Communications, prepaid addressed w. G. Snehen Carroll
Place, Capitol Hin, Washington, d. Co. will promp,
tention Oct a5--dfy
Canton Mattings, Floor OilcIoths Competing, sc.
THE subscribers receiving schooner staesman
from New York
50 pieces ~ extra heavy white Canton matings
90 do 5-4
20 Ga
A. redch cd
Is 5-4&64do
10 do A fancy
do English oilcloh, 18 feet wide
do American ocoh, from twelve eighteen feet
wide
rs do low-priced American ocoh, from
wide
10 do Cocoa matiings for basement, sc.
Also constantly hand full OF i'm
ported and American Competing, such s.
Tapestry velvet tapestry Brussels English and American Brussels,
imperial three and and low
priced rag hemp and cotton both striped and plaid together
with other article furnishing which
are prepared and fully determined offer asgood
other dealers in this country
Apls-u p H. HooE co.
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CARD-BoYD REILLy's unique portable, medicated, or
simple IA Ia T Vapor Bath and electro gavsnc Apparatus,
applied during the cold
convenience address him through the pos, Office.
Jan 3-d2w
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QnONZED SHOVEL AND ToNGs, STANDS, FANCY
bronzed andons polished steel and pierced
and wire fsnders Of 81 pieces detached
plated spoons Forks Sc Of pattern winters together with
general assortment nearly article belonging 20 house
keeping For sale low by
j. w. BADEN,
Pennsylvania avenue, near 9th street.
Dec ls-2aw4wif
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A FTER thanking patrons the increased
patronage ertended during beg 10 assure
them that shall positively receive the cash notes
short dates for all amounts due by the LIST We feel u
only requisite 70 add that the Of friends will
contribute to our temporal webeng and doubt VIII give
them pleasure.
Dec l6-J0uf BROTHER
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I'VE AND OPERA GLAssEs.-MR. BECkEL, opucian,
II from broadway York. has again arrived this
where he will time, and ~ the weak sighted, after
careful with his superior spectaces
gsses &c The his have given and the
introduction Of his the Observatory and Coast
Survey the best full Of the public He
can be seen al the store Of Dyer 4 Mcclure.
Jun 1-2wd TTeL1
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All the accounts received within the last eignI ~
from the great centres OF commerce and manulac'g
concur in confirming previous statements as 10 lne
provement in commercial transactions. Specuau9n \
been busy in the commercial mart as at the slooA
change. As soon az apprehension, whether Ien u !,
fancied ceased 10 the crisis OF 1852, eyerypog
gagged in commerce FASTENED to make large purcoasee'
the hope OF a corresponding proht UnioHunaea%s n
retail trade has not recovered so quickly from the ss
preston. The Paris shopkeepers have as yel w
but few sales for the jour de Fan but they seem "
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s3,2e6,22O IS

The operation of this system has been most satisac-
tory The large receipts OF gold from California have
no doubt aided vastly in the establishment of this
financial policy of the government. but would have
worked well under any circumstances 1t has a
vatve influence upon the currency of the beneficial
character, and we trust it will long be preserved
At election for directors Of the Phenx Mining and
Manufacturing Company of the State of Virginia Cum
bertrand coal company held this day the following gen.
ucmea elected Directors for the ensuing year. viz
-Talman J. Waters, John c. Zimmerman, Sen. Alex.
Hamilton Emanuel Burckle, G. b Lamar, William s.
Wetmore, John T Irving VIM. II. Gerhard, John A.
Stemmla Frederick Pentz.
At 8 meeting Of the stockholders of the Cumberland
gentlemen elected Directors for the ensuing year
Wiz Washington Tyson, Charles NJ Thruston, Mary
land W. Young E. w. Durham, David Hoadey Charles
Day, Henry Coggi, D. Randolph Martin, G. B. Lamar,
C. B. White, W. II. Appleton, New York; Thomas W
Gale; Lowell Holbrook chosen President of the
Beard
The earnings Of the New York and Erie Railroad Com
pany during the month Of April amounted to $500 S22 95
an of "A for the month this year OF the
receipts in April 1852 25 0s from passengers
and mail and s1s7. 400 81 from freight.
The value Of merchandise and precious metals imported
into this port during the month Of April in each Of the
past two years was annexed -
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tine ncrcsse In the shipments Of cotton to Liverpool Up
wards Of eleven thousand bales we're exported last week
that port The shipments Of specie for the wock added
TO the above would not swell the amount much During
the present week the outward movement Of precious
metals likely to be considerably larger than for
the Asia leaving this port ON Wednesday for Liverpool
The mporatons continuing large and the exportation
Of merchandise limited the sup ply Of foreign exchange
has become much reduced and quotations have advanced
so that shipments of specie can be made proftably.
The value of merchandise exported from this port dur
ing the month Of April, 1852 annexed:-
ExroRrs FROM THE PoRr OF New York, ArxIL, 1882
Foreign Merchandise.
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portion of this went TO England direct from Chagres,
and the balance by way Of this cityNew York OF The
above aggregate. sl0195142 from California and
Mexico Since. after the first discovery of gold in
California several large English banking houses have had
agents in San Francisco and in the mining regions buying
up gold dust and shipping it to London. large
Of dust has been drawn from California in the way Of
commerce In payment for cargoes Of merchandise sent
out direct from English ports.
The annexed statement exhibits the quantity and value
Of certain articles exported from this port during the
week ending May j, inclusive, distinguishing the dss.
ration and extent Of shipments 10 each place.
COMMERCE o. PoRT Or New YoRR--WErRLr Exroars
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sll.4s9.72G

According to this table There has been slight decrease
in the aggregate Including specie in the total the fall
ing Of has been S72 423 The amount Of duties paid in
April, 1852, on imports, was 81, s06,595 o6.
The London Times in noticing the rise in Consols to
par gsays-Ths is the highest price which has been
reached since June 1916 when the quotation was loO
after having in the previous month Of December, been
lOlh The Three and a-half Per Cents had then
Gently reduced 70 81 per cents for ten years and
per cents thereafter and the Bank rates of discount
the same as at the present time namely Pa per cert.
The stock of bullion. however, much lower, it,
amount being about f1e,o0o0o0.
The annexed statement exhibits the quotations in this
paarset for the principal public securities at the repec
tive periods named -
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During the past two weeks prices have been ounc
steady II will be that the railroad sec,si
ties have slightly improved. Shares o. a speculative
character have been buoyant and operations more
extensive The great influx Of gold has had tendency
inate prices for al those stocks represeung oompa.
which benefited By the activity Of trade and the
olsay a people TO travel The railroad interest Iso
Laby syoraHy affected by whatever gives impetus
trsls s. aug o.ag AMI Il rises and falls Ia the
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CREeoRY,s cALIFoRNIA rAckAaElNnrARcr

CREGoRy's CALIFORNIA PACKAGE AND PARCEL
Express per steamers Northern Light and Crescent
'y wednesday, 9th Of May, at T.. M-he subscribers
will forward special express BY the above steamers shin
Iers ere requested to hand their goods early Tues
day order to have them corded and sealed In time for
Shipment Packages must be put water proof condo
ton, and not exceed 100 lbs weight each and be
panied with invoices Parcels and letters to day
calling. THOMPSON s. HiTCHCOCK
Eaaag'S aaa Agents. "; r,a1!. cssasS Wsns.gs;,.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.

NEW MEDICAL BOoKs.-A PRACTICAL WORK ON
the Nature and Treatment Of Diseases of the Urinary
organs yH Bostwiek Id practising physician and sur
geou and lecturer these complaints Price reduced
81 50 coorcd plates. Extract from the Boston Medical
and Surgical yournsl"t may be said fearlessy to be
equal TO Aotons Records great work the family
Of diseases and far superior to anything OF the kind before
published In this country" Author Of work on Secret
Vice and their terrible consequences This Is without
doubt the most truthful and important on this sub.
jcct published. Price 81 Author Of book on Natu.
raj Death Diet &c Family Physician; Cause Of Quackery
40 &c. For sale nc 222 and Of the
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HOTELS.


DoWELT0N HOUSE, NEWBURGH THIS LARGE
and splendid family Hotel situated mile above the
age on an cminence commanding extensive view Of
the river and Highlands and surrounded by deghtfnl
country viii be reopencd early in June noxt tei
Is located in park Of II with numerous walk and
abors and shaded by several hundred trees
Inc private Parlors and Bed Rooms venti
ated and most OF them other The
keaang Room Billiard Room, Bathing Rooms and Bowl
ing Alleys are all well arranged for extensive Hoto and
IN fact All tho appointments of the ue equal not u.
perior TO any similar establishment in America For the
liberal patronage bestowed by many fmi
lies season upon this establishment the subsc rbers ten
der their grateful Acknowledgements Comm seve-
raj times daily by railroad and steamboats, at moderate
fares Families single gentlemen wishing TO make ar
rangements for Rooms for the please address
as above. BLAKE RIFE
DAvlLION, NEW ROCHELLE.-THTS FIRST CLASS
and delightful summer boarding house, replee with IA
ctes for enjoying the bathing fishing riding sailing and
other rscreaons of this fashionable watering place lei now
oren for the reception Of guests and the securing
s IN. A. FOREMAN
II ICHMoND NIL HOTEL STATEN ISLAND fLATE
- the Richmond Seminary -. y. Kellett beus to in
form the pnbc that the Seminary will be entirely re-
modelled for select family hotel open the season on
the LIST Of Jane Particulars can be obtained az s. W BE-
nedicts store No. o Wall street. New York.
THOMAS BIRDsALL's HOTEL EUROPEAN PLAN).
~ Prince street, New York, opposite Metropolitan
Hotel and Nblo tThcatre lodgings DC per night 81 %
per week. Good beds and Meals at all times, and all
the raritie the markets Afford Oysters and every refresh
ment, both st table and bar, that can be desired.
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much larger portion of the aggregate export Of
chandse from this port in tho month Of April went to
Europe than usual Liverpool took full half Of the
total France, Bremen. and Belgium, larger amounts
than usual while to ports this side Of the Atlantic the
shipments have fallen off considerably
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COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS.
MONEY MAR X II T /.

MoNpaY, May So Il. M
The stock market opened quite bucysnt this morning
The influx OF good from all parts of the world has
had favorable effect prices the feelings Of specu-
Istors At the board Erie Railroad advanced per
cent Nicaragua Transit Company So per cent Reading
Railroad, 81 stonngton, 81; Harlem, u Delaware and
Hudson. =. AT the second board the market was well
sustained Erie Railroad went up u per cent Hudson
River n Phenix Coal Company, ii Harlem, u; Canton
Company y; Delaware and Hudson, l. Stonington, u;
New Jersey Zinc, u from prices current in the morning
There was not so much activity this afternoon.
The Bowcry Bank has declared semi annual dividend
OF four per cent
The issue five hundred thousand dollars OF fund
cd bonds Of the New York and Harlem Railroad Compa-
n.y. having fifteen years to run, and bearing interest at
the rate Of per cent per annum, has been taken by
biessrs Biachford 4 Rainsford, at par.
hereport from the Assistant Treasurers Office gives
The statement of receipts and disbursements Of
that department during the month of April, 1862
ASSISTANT TREAsuREn's OFFICE
NV YoRK, April 1852
April l, lo52-Balance ............... S2Sl5iSi3 II
On account of Customs. 81 so85a5 o6
Patent fees... LAS 90
Post Office de-
ulg arsmsnt "a 24 Sss i o,a %, .
4,s75,6l5 90
Payments.
On Treasury drafts .......... 1928, 232 As
On Post once do.,........t,. 5o,oe2 ae-la7952e oz
April = ls52-Balsnce ss2se22o IS
April !, 1852 by balance Of funds to pay
interest and coupons. ...,......,,...... 2S172 II
Additional appropriations. $4,000 90
s4o,172 II
On instslment due July !, ls51... 3sS 90
I" Jan J. 1852. 312l 50
" Treasury notes ............... ESQ so
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Total in tive years. go.
S21,l25.GI

Total. sf.6l67e2 s7,sf9,9A S5,57S,420 Sa.0s0565
Total amount reed Panama. above in 1850 Sl2 4G66
In 1851. 1i,65S,oaj
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w hlchLsl NArCHESi-I AM SELLING WAR.
ransa god and silver Watches at the Following low
fu slled Sl5 English patent levers Ss 10 SOS Enrsm
phess levers hest quality SO gold levers full jeweisd
tio ana NO ladies gold watches jewerea ktS JDVT
Ass;st, ~ sIexfaat syt 39Vsry '''S''
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MISCELLANEOUS.

RILLIARDs.-THE VERY TABLE USED by GENERAL
Washington FOX exercise, with eight others, Of IRON
SAnn street an entrance 49 Fulton Phadephians
coming to New are invited 70 try them Now
patent Tables at b9 Chestnut street.-the bost
roems IN this country Patent Cue Points, fsm French
tips, to fit all sized cues, for sale.
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OFFICE OF NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CON
~ pany No 52 wall street, New York, Sd May 1874
semi annual dividend Of cent has this
eared by tho Beard Of DIRECTORS payable the 9th
The transfer book will DO closed from this date the 9th
inclusive. w. c. KELLOGG, Secretary.