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Ncics 70 actual settlers on lands of The United
States originally rcithdrGlon from market on Ge'
count Of the railroad grant.
Under act of Congress, approved Sd March, 1858,
entitled ''An act to extend pre- empton rights to
certain lands therein mentioned, - the redemption
laws of the United States they now exist are
extended over the alternate reserved sections Of
public lands along the line of the railroad herein
before mentioned, where the settlement and i'm
provement were made prior to the final allotment of
the alternate sections to the said railroad. There
FORE all claims by pre-emption TO any of the alter
nate sections of public lands within the limits
originally reserved will attach, if predicated upon
settlements made prior TO the 4th February, 1885,
the date of the final allotment.
Claims within the six miles limits must be proven
up at any time before the day herein fixed for the
commencement of the public sale, and TO be
paid for at the rate Of two dollars and fifty cents
per acre. Claims outside of the six miles, and
within the limits of the original reservation, must
be proven up prior to the restoration of said lands
to private entry.
Soldiers bounty land warrants, at a dollar and
twenty five cents per acre, may be received in
Dayment for either class of lands; one warrant
only however can be located by each pre- emptor.
Immediately after the close of the public sale
directed by the foregoing proclamation of the Pre-.
sident, applications will be received Tor the Pur-
chase at private entry, or location by warrants OF
the lands reserved to satisfy this grant, outside OF
the six miles limits, in such order as to prevent
confusion and insure accuracy, in accordance with
instructions 10 be issued TO the registers and re-
celvers. SObN VlLooN,
Commissioned of the General Land Office.
May 26-wl3w
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vy,eE BOURBON PRINCE-The History of the
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ynsef, A Crusade in the East; by J. Ross
Browne. ST..
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Emile F. Carlen.
Ellen Linn, a Franconia Story; by Jacob ABB
bott.
The Planter, or Thirteen Years in the South; by
a Northern Man. FRANCA IAI LOh.
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u,HE LAW OF COMMANDATARY AND Ii
MITED PARTNERSHIP IN THE UNITED
STATES. By Francis j. Troubat, of the Phila-
delphia Bar.
Feb FRANCK TAYLOR.
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al ol tnefn Will De COntr
Washington Irving,
Nathl. Hawthorne,
Fitz Green Halleck,
Rev. DR.. Hawks,
Hon. Geo. Bancroft,
Rev. DR.. Robinson,
Prof. b. Silliman, jr.,
Rev, DR.. Wayland,
Ri. Rev, Bishop Pot
ter, of Pa,
Rev. E. H. Chaplin,
Prof. Gillespie,
Pres. II. P. Tappan,
II. W. Lon gfellow,
w. c. Bryant,
Goo Vim Nnrt,s
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ltors to the wor
Prof. Lieber
X. B. Kimt.a.l,
r. VALID Emerson,
Mrs. Kirkland,
Hon. E. G. Squier,
Prof. Henry Reed,
Donald G. Mitchell,
Miss Warner, author
of Wide World,
E, P. Whipple,
Miss Cooper,
Rev. Orville Deweys
Miss Sedgwick,
6 ,. Sumner,
&C, &c.
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Township thirty three, Of range two.
Township thirty three, OF range three.
Lands appropriated by law for the use of schools,
military and other purposes, together with sftbose
swamp and overlooked lands made unfit thereby
for cultivation" If any, granted to the State by
the act entitled can act to enable the State of Ar
kansas and other States to reclaim the Swamp
lands within their limits" approved September
%, 1850, rciA be srcIuded from the sales
PARTICULAR lists of the sections and parts of sec
tons not heretofore offered at public sale in the
particular townships bove MENTIONED will be de-
posted with the register and receiver at the Sault
Ste Marie before the day of sale. The Offering of
the lands will be commenced on the DAYS appoint
ed, and will proceed in the order in which thew
are advertised with all convenient despatch M
til the whole shall have been offered and the
thus closed but no sale shall be kept open longer
than two weeks, and no private entry or location
by land warrants for bounties heretofore granted bv
any law of Congress tor military services rem.
dered to the United States of any of the lands
will be admitted until after the expiration of the
two weeks. ....rr- ... f-..
Gwen under my band, AZ the city Of Washing
ton, this eighteenth day OF May, Ammo Domini
one thousand eight hundred and fifty three.
FRANKLIN PIERCE
By the President:
JOHN WILSON,
Commissioner of the General Land Office
NOTICE TO PREEMPTION CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled to the right of pre.emp-
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PROPOSALS FOR srAr1orERY.
OFFICE OF THE sroarrAar OF tn. ssr4

June 7. 1853.
TN pursuance of the "act legalizing and making
i appropriations for such necessary objects as
have been usually included in the general appro-
priation bills without authority of law, and to fix
and provide for certain incidental expenses Of the
Departments and offices of the Government, and
for other purposes approved the 18th of August,
1912, sealed proposals viii! be received at this office
until 10 O'Clock a. m. on Tuesday, the 9th of July
next, for furnishing the following articles of eta
onery for the Of the Senate each article to be
Of the very best quality, and to be approved by the
Secretary, viz:
500 sheets parchments, is by % inches, pre-.
pared on both sides, per sheet
reams engrossing paper, very smooth and
thick, 26 by 10 inches, when trimmed, per
ream
so reams cartridge paper, very tough and with
very smooth surface; the size to be 81 in
ches by Is inches, and to weigh not less
than rs pounds to the ream, perrea
275 reams cartridge paper, very tough and with
very smooth surface; the size to be 10 in
ches by "a inches, and to weigh not less
than % pounds to the ream, per reaIn
so reams white soft wrapping paper, per ream
Is reams white single fiat cap paper, satin
finish, per ream
s reams white legal cap paper, satin finish,
Of the very best quality, per-ream
25 reams white velum cap paper, satin finish,
faint lined, of the very best quality, per
ream
so reams white velum cap paper, satin finish,
second quality, faint lined
25 reams white vellum cap paper, satin finish,
second quality, plain
rs reams white laid 4to. post paper, highly
glazed and hard calendered, gilt, faint
lined and to weigh not less than lbs. to
the ream
so reams white vellum 4to. post paper, highly
glazed and hard calendered, gilt, faint
lined, of the very best quality
Is reams white laid 4to. post paper, highly
glazed, and hard caendered, gilt, and to
weigh not less than lbs. to the ream
80 reams white laid Bath post paper, highly
glazed, and hard caIende.ed gilt, faint
lined, and to weigh not less than I lbs to
the
Is reams white veum Bath post paper, biz hly
glazed, and hard calendered, gilt, faint
lined, of the very best quality
10 reams white laid Bath post paper, highly
glazed, and hard calendered, gilt, Of the
very best quality
25 reams white vellum Bath post paper, highly
glazed, and hard caendered, gilt, of the
very best quality
SO reams blue vellum Alto. post paper. highly
glazed, and hard calendered, gilt, faint
lined, of the very best quality
10 reams blue vellum Bath post paper, highly
glazed, and hard calendered, gilt, faint
lined, of the very best quality
5 reams white velum 4to post paper, satin
finish, black border, faint lined, of the
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A Useful Publication.

We indebted 10 The courtesy OF Colonel Charles
Gardner Il this city. for copy OF dictionary compiled
by him. containing the OF all the officers who hsy,
been commissioned. or who have been appointed. q,
served in the army of the United States from the nau,
ration OF Gen. w ashinglon in 1859. to the hra a,
January, 1858. with every commission OF EACH ineluO,
the distinguished officers OF the volunteers and miI6,
who served in any campaign or conflict with an enemy
and of the navy and marine corps who have served viii;
the land forces indicating the battle in which every ,1
officer has been killed or wounded aud the special word.
of every brevet commission Colonel Gardner hs.
engaged four years on this work. which mus, hsys ;.
quired great industry and research 10 procure the nee.
sary materials He has furnished book which has lon.
been needed and trust that he will meet that eneoo
agement which he richly deserves.
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Reduction of the EXpenditures

Most OF readers may be that there has been
service fund in the treasury, as well as IN
other departments OF the government 10 other words,
that the Secretary OF the Treasury has heretofore as
sumed authority empl ~ what called "secret in
speciors OF the CUSTOMS, and 90 compensate tbem with
out specific appropriation from Congress- out OF moneys
accung from the enue in the hands OF collectors.
But it is not well known 10 the public how much job
bling and waste of the public money has taken place I'M
der this name OF sicret service in the collection oil the
revenue Indeed Inc enormites of Galphnism and Gsr-
dnerism which have signazed the last four years have
had tendency throw minor ma pracces during the
same period, into The shade
This form of expenditure hidden, as il is, from the
public eye, of all others the most liable 10 abuse This
may be readily inferred from list OF the names OF the
men employed upon such service. In very many cases
they are persons Of knowledge experience IN the
business of Importation and way qualified by their
residence pursuits in life to render any eicen, aid in
The protection of the Even with the most judi
cous selection Of agents. The benefit The must
bs extremely doubtful, because a single discovery Of i'm.
porsnce would be likely at once to unmask the npe cor
and thus, order 10 earn the money he receives the
agent must necessary do acts which, of themselves, by
revealing his agency tend disable him for any further
useful service
But OF the policy OF these appointments, or even OF The
kind OF persons employed. il is not our present purpose
TO speak Upon these points we may have something TO
say hereafter Oar object Is only to state that this
mode of taking money from the treasury H. for the present
at least end Mr. Guthrie, in hunting out the various
irregular channels with their several preiex,s, through
which The public funds been allowed TO pass. has
discovered this amongst others and not regarding IT az
proper jus,6sbie has terminated all such
pigments Some of nese appear TO have been limited
in point OF time, Oners in their terms are unlimited,
But all alike have nos been SWEEP, away Ia this meas
of the Secretary OF the Treasury The public will rscox
n.e vigorous conn ,encement Of much needed reform
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Water for the City.

We mentioned yesterday that bill was introduced in
The Maryland legislature, the 18Th Of February, in
cooperating company 10 supply waller 10 Washington
and Georgetown from some point on the Potomac. We
have since been informed that the proposed company
is private entirely not connected with the
men IN Congress during the late session having the
object in view. sketch OF the proceedings OF the Ma
ryand legislature before states that, the 24h
of March, message received from the governor,
transmitting communication from the Secretary of War
Of the United States relative to the introduction OF sup.
ply OF water into this city. On the 3oth bill re-
ported in consequence of that communication giving the
OF the State such plan passing within its ju-
risdicion the Presden, of the United States might de-
eide on. This correspondence and subsequent action
grows out OF the appropriation made by the last Con-
gress in view OF the survey and report of Lieut. Meigs,
which mentioned particularly when they were pub.
lshsd, time The appropriation sno sufficient,
and was not intended TO be so but il will suffice for
beginning, and be followed. doubtless, by others when
required the work progresses. The bill granting the
consent of the Maryland legislature has been snaly
acted yet, but there is TO apprehend any
but favorable response 10 application reasonable
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Paul Ju1ten,a Concert.

Our readers referred 10 the announcement OF a
farewell concert, to be given at Caruss Saloon
evening. by this far famed young artist Paul Juens
musical in this country well in Europe has
been most signal success and he is known not only
remarkable instance OF pecocous talent bu as having
already achieved very high rank among the most emf
nent masters Of his art He will be assisted Monday
by several artists Of well known talent and We have no
doubt that his concert will attract and highly crafty
numerous and bran, auditory.
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Nrw ARTICLE OF sEMP.--Tbe New Orleans papers
speak highly of specimens Of hemp made from Inc hofes
of the okra, or "gumbo" plant through apatenfed pro
cess invented by Mr. Jean Blanc. They state 'ha 'he
merit OF this hemp consists in the cheapness OF Tvs oul'
ture the abundance of the raw material Inc quekness
with which il grows giving they understand tee efop'
year lie sppsrior Weld TO the acre Of FIVE times as
much AS The Kentucky hemp; ts more durable qualities
in water or damp than any other hemp, and it's easy
manufacture into bagging II is stated that the article
can be produced the North well al the South.
though not 80 profusey.
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, nited stste. and Pru..ian closed Mail

By existing regulations in Prussia, letters received from
the United States, exceeding in weight three and half
ounees. and which contain articles other than written
matter or coined money, cannot be treated mail mat
Ter and il is requested that packets OF this description be
hld from The United States and Prussian closed mail
The despatch post offices at New YORK and Boston are IN
stucted take note OF and be governed by hese
tons accordingly.
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The Hon. Linn BOYD is again candidate for Congress
in The first district Of Kentucky The rumor TO The con-
trary is unfounded OF the reelection OF the distln'
gushed ex-Speaker there is no doubt lie VIII pfobaoS
have no opponent.
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Levi Jones, removed
John Cochran district of New York, New York. vice
Zebedee Ring, whose commission has expired.
Isaac w. Miekle. at Camden. New Jersey, vice Philip
J. Gray, removed.
NAVAL OFFICERS.
Heman j. Redfeld district OF New York, New York,
vice David A. Bokee, removed
Nathaniel b. Eldred, district of Philadelphia, Pennsyl-
vana. vice Peter L. Ellmaker. removed.
ATTORNEYS
Miguel Antonio Oiero to be attorney of the United
States for the district OF New Mexico. in place OF E. p
West, resigned.
George f. Shepey, be attorney OF the United States
for the district of Maine, in place of Thomas A. Debos
removed.
Lucus B. Peck be attorney OF the United States for
the disrc, Of Vermont, in place Of Abel Underwood re-
moved
Nathaniel s. Price, to be attorney OF the United States
tor the northern district OF Mississippi in place of Wood
son L. Lyon. removed.
Samuel w Inge, to be attorney OF the United States
for the northern district of California, in place OF Calhoun
Benham, removed.
| MARsHALs
| William Nj. Addison to be attorney OF the United
States Tor the district OF Maryland, in place OF T. Col
] Inns Lee removed
Wesley Jones, be marshal of The United States for
the district of North Carolina, ia place OF George Little
removed.
Charles Chapn be marshal OF the United States for
the district OF Vermont. in place of John Pees, whose
commission has expired.
John W. Watkins, to be marshal of the United States
for the district OF Maryland in place Of Thomas H. Kent,
removed.
PogTMAsTERs.
Daniel Wa,rous, at Lyons, New York
William l.. Tucker. at Palmyra, New York.
John Miller, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
C. X, Dixon, at Jackson, Mississippi
William Harrison Sigouney, al Waterlown, New
York
Willie B. Dortch, al GAINESVILLE, Tennessee.
A. P. Moderwell, at Columbia, Pennsylvania.
Charles l.. Cooke, al Portsmouth, Virginia
Thomas Perry, at Rome. Georgia.
Jacob G. Davies. at Baltimore, Maryland.
| Joseph c Snow, at Bath, Maine.
| N. L. Woodbury., at Portland, Maine.
Warren Hathaway, at PASSPORT. Maine
Joseph s. Noyes, a, Belfast, Maine.
| Thsmas X Lane, at Saco, Maine.
Edgar Whdden, at Calais, Maine.
| I. P. Theobad. al Gardiner. Maine.
! Isaac v. Fowler, al New York city, New York.
IL w. Grey, at Cleveland. Ohio.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Leander Chapman 10 be surveyor general OF the Uui
ted States for the district northwest OF the Ohio,
bracns the States of Ohio Indiana, and Michigan vice
Charles Noble, removed.
James II. Birch. of Missouri. TO be register OF the
land Office at Pa,tsburg Missouri, vice Thomas T. Birch
removed.
William Brown, Of Missouri to be receiver OF public
moneys at Pattsbug, Missouri, vice John T. Hughes re.
moved.
Willis A. German, OF Indiana, 10 be governor of the
Territory of Minnesota, place of Alexander Ramsay,
removed.
John A. Dix, 10 be ass slant treasurer OF the Unitsd
States at New York, in the State OF New York, in place
OF l.. Bradisb. removed
Lewis A BrdsaI 10 be superb iendent of the branch
OF the mint OF the United States in California.
Robert Ewing, OF Pennsylva MIA, TO be treasurer Of
the mint Philadelphia, in p'ce OF Edward c. Dale,
resigned