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Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-06-11
L. F. RIGGS q co.
CARRIAGES! $3.50 CARRIAGES

eIE aOOT 20 Gays Livery Dta6le, on Mdrke1 Sired,
COLUMBUS, MISS,
HAVE just opened new Carriage Repository.
Il where they are constantly receiving direct from
New York all kinds of Carriages and Buggies which
they offer at the lowest Mobile prices for cash or an
proved paper. Orders received and promptly execr
ted for any style of Carriage
March IL, 1858, 7.gm
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VIM. L. Harris, we are authorized to announce
candidate for Circuit Judge of the sixth judicial
district composed of the counties of Monroe owndes,
Oktibbeha Calhoun, Yallabushe, Tallahatchie, Car
roll, Choctaw and Chickasaw Electionin November.
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THE undersigned would most respectfully inform the
/ planters and the public generally, that he is now
to furnish them with as good
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United States Patent Office,

WAsHIsaToN, January 20, 1853.
ON the petition of Frederick P. Dimpfel, of
~ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, praying for the
extension of a patent granted to him the
ninth of May, 1899, for an improvement in
furnaces for economising fuel and consuming
smoke, for seven years from the expiration of said
patent, which takes place on the ninth (9th) day
of May, eighteen hundred and fifty three QS53:)
tits ordered that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Office on Monday, the fourth (4th) OF
April 1858, at IL O'Clock m and all persons are no
titled to appear and show cause, it any they have,
why said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension required to
file in the Patent Office their objections Specially
set forth in writing at least twenty days before the
day of hearing; all testimony filed by either party
TO be used at the said hearing must be taken and
transmitted in accordance with the rules of the
Caice, which will be furnished on application.
Ordered, also, that this notice be published in
the Republic, National Intelligencer, and Union,
Washington, d. C.; the American and the Pa
triot, baltimore, Maryland; Inquirer, Philade-
phia, Pennsylvania; Express, New York, N. Y,
and the Daily Bee, Boston Massachusetts, once a
week for three successive weeks previous to the
day of hearing, the 4th day of April next.
s. H. HODGES
Commissioner of Patents.
p. S.-Editors of the above papers will please
copy, and send their bills 10 the Patent Office with
a paper containing this notice
Jan 2l-law3w
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TO CONTRACTORS.
SUPERINrENDENT's OFFICE,


NoRFoLK, VA, December 4, 1882
l conformity with instructions from the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury. proposals will be received
at this Office for the construction of the new Gus
TOM House at Norfolk, according to plans and
specifications prepared by A. b. Young, esq.,, Su.
pervising Architect, until twelve O'Clock on the
Sd day of February, 1858, said proposals to con-
tain offers for the entire work, and also separately
for each part, the Department reserving the right
to contract either way as to it may seem desirable
The Department also reserves the right of accept
ing the bid or bids which under all the circum-
stances shal appear most favorable to the interests
of the Government, or of not contracting at ALL in
case the proposals with the incidental expenses
attending the construction of the building shall
exceed the appropriations at its disposal. Sew
enty i've per cent. of the amount of the work done
and materials furnished according to the CON
tract, said amount to- be ascertained by the esti-
mate of the Superintendent, will be paid every
thirty days. the twenty five per cent to be retained
until the completion of the building and it's accept
ance by the Government. Every proposal must
be accompanied by written guaranty, 81 gned by
two responsible persons, to the effect that they
undertake that The party or parties making it
will. II his or their offer be accepted enter INTO
sum OF twenty hive thousand dollars for the faith
fnl execution of the work, and no offer will be
considered unless accompanied by such qua ranty.
Plans and specifications of the building will he
furnished either by the Department at Washing
ton, W the Superintendent in this city, and also
blank forms for the bids. The proposals. will be
opened by the Superintendent and the Collector
Of the Customs, at twelve o'clock on the day cue
ceeding the expiration of the time for receiving
them, in the presence of the bidders, if they or
any Of them shall be present.
WALTER H. TAYLOR,
Superintendent of New Custom. House,
IL Roanoke Square, Norfolk, Va.
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CARPETING AND FURNISHING GOODS
GENERALLY. saa 81 81
THE SUBSCRIBERS have just received, from
the latest impOrtatiOns, compiet assortment
o, the richest foreign and from easter. manufac-
tuters all the varieties and styles of nestle Dry
Goods for House Furnishing, such as- =
Velvet Carpeting of the newest desig
Tapestry do do do do
Brussels do do do do q r.
Tapestry and Brussels for halls and ps
Superior Ingram do do
Twilled and plain Venetian Carpeting, extra rich
Rich Chenele and Tufted Rugs s.@
Chenele and Tufted Parlor Mats
10 and IL printed Druggets
10 4, 10 4, and 1874 Crumb Cloths
In Curtain Materials and fixtures, such as
Satin LANES, new style, and very rich
Worsted Damasks, all colors a.
Union Damasks, greatyariety
Extra rich Lace and Muslin Curtains
Medium and low. priced Curtain Muslins
Buff Linen for Shades, of every width
Brass Cornices, and suitable fixtures
Curtain Gimps, side and centre Tassels
Linen Sheelings, all Widths and qualities
Marseilles Quilts, all sizes
Bed Blankets, very fine, of every size
Satin Damask Table Cloths, from 8 to 24-4
Superior and low. priced Dainask Napkins
Diaper and Damask Towelings.
Together with every other article in our line for
House Furnishing purposes, to which VIC respect
fully invite the attention Of purchasers assuring
them that the facilities enjoy and the extensive
preparations we have made for an increase in this
b anch of our business will enable to offer in.
duceInents, both in price and terms, fully equal to
any similar establishment in the United States
..i4aInos HOOE.j BROTHER & co.
Sept2l IUnon and Alex. Gaz
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PROPOSALS FOR TIMBER, &c., FOR
ERIE AND DUHKIRK.

WAR DEPARTMENT
BUREAU CoRPs ToPoGR APHIcAL ENaINEeRs
December 9, 1852
PROPOSALS will be received upto and includ-
L ing the 10th day of February next for the fol-
lowing articles required at Erie, Pennsylvania:
Oak Timber
l73 pieces, each 80 feet long, hewed timber 10 by
l2O pieces, each 20 feet long, hewed or sawed, 6
by 10
BIB pieces, each is feet long, hewed or sawed.
6by 10
SO pieces. each IA feet long, hewed or sawed,
6by 10
sos piles "a feet long, to square IA at the big end
(Whether hewed or sawed will be stated in the
proposal.)
Cucumber or Black Ash, hewed or sawed. to be
stated in the proposal
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THE next or Winter session of this Institution
L will commence on the 18th of September, and
continue six months. The Summer session will
begin the third Wednesday in April, and end
on the third Wednesday in July. The terms are !.
For the Winter Session
Use OF room, furniture, bed, library, and
attendance. .........s. '.....,,..-...... 30 90
For the Summer Session.
Iulton..... ................... Sl4 90
Use OF room furniture, &o............ III 90
Board ia So 25 per week To those who do ~
board in College the charge for tuition is the
same; and for the use of room, furniture library.
and attendance, $l5 for the winter session. and
5 10 for the summer session. Admission fee g 10:
and there is smailcharge for average DANA Zach
session. Fuel and lights charged at cost. and
washing at 81 cents per dozen. The necessary COL
iege expenses of a boarding student, exclusive of
books and stationery, are from $50 to 80 per an
mum. The bills OF each session are payable in ad-
vance, excepting those for board, which are ma va
Bile one half at the beginning, and the other at the
middle of the session.
Several important changes have been made in
the department of instruction, which will give to
it greater extent and efficiency, and will render
its advantages available to larger number OF stu
dents. Two additional professors hare been an
pointed one IN the department of Ancient Lam
guages, and the other in that of Mathematics. The
scientific course has been extended so as to en-
brace practical surveying, the elements of engi-
neering, and other kindred branches. Young men
'o o. NOV conoiua'es ior degree may, under
the direction OF the Faculty select such studies an
are suited TO their views and objects in life, and
may receive certificate of their attainments
therein Youths who are not fully prepared to
enter the college classes will receive such instruc
ton as Will at them to enter upon the regular COL
eye course.
The buildings are undergoing thorough repairs,
and the grounds are being laid out and improved
in manner that will add much to the convenience
ana atracveness to its already beautiful situation
IL Il believed the College never presented go
strong Inducements as it now does to young men
who desire to obtain a thorough and liberal educa-
ton. J. s. BACON
Sept l0-lm President
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NAHAN'S INDUSTRIAL ORA WiNG.-Valu
lfl able to all carpenters, masons, iron workers
and other artisans.
Industrial Ora wing, comprising the description
and use of Drawing Instruments, the construction
of Plane Figures, the Projections and Sections oil
Geometrical Solids, Architectural Elements, Me
chanism and Typographical Drawing, with Re-
marks on the Method of Teaching the Subject.
By Professor Mahan, of West Point. vol. octa-
vo, with m ny engravings. Price 80.
Just published. FRANCK TAYLOR.
Dec liz
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D. f THE SAFE AND CONIMO.
t1sE dious steamer COLUMBIA, Cap.

tain HARPER, having recently
been placed in frat rate order, will resume her
trips between Baltimore and this District on SAT-
URDAY, the let March, leaving Commerce street
wharf, Baltimore, at O'Clock in the afternoon,
and at the same hour every succeeding Satur.
day during the season; and returning, will leave
Riley's wharf, Washington, at O'Clock, and AL
exandria at O'Clock every WEDNESDAY morn
ing, touching at the different landings on the Po-
tomac river, as usual.
For freight or passage apply to the Captain on
board, or to the following agents:
CHARLES WORTHINGTON, Bait.
]. ]. WHEAT & BRO, Alexandria
E. PiCKREL & CO.. Georgetown.
THOMAS B. RILEY, Washington.
Feb 2S-tf
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CIhe above sticks to be of hemlock brown
ASH or yellow pine; to be straight and /.
inches at the small end, of live timber
Kinds to be specified and prices of each
kind.)
2io sticks Of white pine {rOund IS feet long. and
To sticks OF square white pine, IS feet long, and
to square inches
ITO pieces OF white oak plank, IL feet long, aver
. aging - inches in width and inches
1000 white oak tree nails, feet long, to square q
500 pounds inch wrought iron spike
5000 perch stone.
All the timber to be free from cap. rents, splits,
Times of delivery as follows: One-third on the
10th day OF May, one third on the Doth day of
May, one.third on the 3lst day of May next.
The articles, as delivered on these several epeci
ned days. to be measured and inspected by an
agentof the United States, and if approved and
received, the quantities 30 approved end received
will be paid for according to contract price,
less III per cent. on amounts due, which per cent
will be retained by the United States until the
contract be completed when amounts so re-
tanned will be paid to the contractor, or will be
forfeited to the United States if the contractor fail
to fulfil his contract.
Each proposal will be accompanied with eyi.
dence that the proposer is able to fulfil his contract;
and the Department the right of rejecting
any proposal not satisfactory in all respects, and
o. REDUCING Quantities go as to bring the same be-
low amount appropriated.
Advances on contracts cannot be made; but pay
ments will be made as stated.
The places of landing materials will be pointed
out by the United States agent on notice to him by
the contractor. On this account the contractor is
not to be subject to delay of three days; but
such landing shall not be considered delivery of
said articles to the United States No delivery will
be acknowledged except in Quantities and times as
stated, and in accordance with this advertisement;
until delivered, inspected, and received, all arti-
c!es will be at the risk of the contractor and under
his care. But when delivered, inspected and re-
ceived. they will be at the risk and under the care
oil the United States. No delay to inspect and re-
ceive at times stated will be made or allowed on
the part OF the United States.
The proposals will be endorsed proposals for
Timber in Burling ton, - on the outside of the en-
velope, and will be addressed to the undersigned.
j. j. ALBERT,
Colonel Corps Typographical Engineers.
Dec -20td&2awFebI0
The Republic, Intelligencer, and Union, Wash
ington; Courier and Enquirer, and Express, New
York; Vermont Journal, Windsor, Vermont;
Albany Register, Albany Express, Albany, New
York, will publish the above twenty times daily
then twice q week until February 10.
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2PLENDID, ENG LIsH JUVENILE BOOKS for
~ Christmas s@-.1 ) q,
The Picture Pleasure Book; 500 pictures
The Village Queen, or Summer ia the Country:
with large celored plates
The Sunday Picture Book, with fifty engravings
of Sacred Scenes.
with all the American Juvenile Books, Toy
Books, &c at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Dec Bookstore. near 9th street.
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NJ OTlCE.--The general estimation Ionp en-
In joyed by the Perfumes issuing from the pre.
misses of LUBIN, having led to variety of worth.
less limitations and counterfeits, notwithstanding
the signature affxed to each label accompa win
the genuine article, M. FELIX PROT, proprietor
of the Establishment LUBIN, has the honor of in.
forming his friends and the public that he has nnv
substituted for bis former labels one of a wholly
different description and that he has caused to h.
manufactured for his envelopes DESCRIPTION d
paper presenting, in form of a watermark the aea
of his house. & sssg srf X - =
In order, therefore, to avoid deception. be re.
sPeculy begs them to pay special attention to the
label appended to such articles as bear the nam
OF his house, and to entrust the execution of their
orders only to dealers of respectfully, or address
them directly to is premises, No. IS Rue Ste.
Opening to day in extracts-Helitrope. Gera
mum, Muck, Winter Blossom, New-mown Hay
Jockey Club, Mousseline Amber, &C., sc &c,
with althe other choice articles of the same house
Fancy perfumery and Comb Store. under the Ma
tional Hotel. Nov 8-lavS
JUVENILE BOOKS FROM LoNDON.-Pic-
ment; engravings.,
a Day Of Pleasure. by Harriet Myrtle; large
engravings by Browne.
The Pleasures of the Country, with large illus
Naughty Boys and Girls, with large colored en-
cravings. Sc $50
The Arabian Nights Entertanmeuts; complete
IN one volume with many engravings.
Treasury of Pleasure Books for Young Chill.
dren, with one hundred engravings.
evenings at Home, with numerous engravings
The Kittens Mishap, by Mary Hewitt; colored
Waite Divine and Moral Songs, with thirty
beautiful Illustrations BY Cope.
Also, a small collection Of colored Toy Books,
imported from London and just received BY
Dec % FRANCK taylor. =
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81 GLOVES! GLOVES! GLOVES.
& PARKER has now a stock of Ladies' and
~. Gentlemen's Kid and all kinds of Gloves in
all colors. and in all No. of Bajouz make, with our
stamp in them.
Combs! Con.bsi Combs! $50
A most beautiful assortment of Paris Shell and
Buffalo Dress Tuck Combs, English Horn, Buffalo
and shell dressing and ivory hne teeth Combs.
Hair Brushes Hair Brushes! Hair Brushes
English, American, and French Hair Brushes in
one hundred new patterns; Tooth and Nail Brushes
in great variety-very cheap.
Pe,fun.eryi Peyumeryi Peussn,ery!'
Extracts from every flower that blossoms at fifty
cents per bottle. Real German Cologne, very fine
fresh cold Cream, Rose, Musk, Lows brown Wind
sor Washing Soaps.
Sharing Materials.
In this line We have taken great pains to have at
az times Efesh Shaving Cream and Military Shaving
Cakes. Indeed. in this department of our trade
generally, we particularly invite the attention of
gentlemen who shave themselves.
PARKER'S Fancy and Perfume Store,
under National Hotel.
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SELLING OFF Ar COST,

SELLING OFF AT COST.
LNROM and after this date we shall offer our
u large and well-assorted stock at first cost,
embracing not only summer goods, but also sta
pies and fancy articles of every description; such
as a.4s3'1, q l5slE
( Velvet, Tapestry, Brussels, Three ply, andother
Carpetings
Linen and Cotton Shirts, Table Damasks
Damask Table Cloths, Damask Napkins
Towellings, Sheetinga, and Pillow Linens
Bed Quilts and Counterpanes
Floor Ocloths, Rugs, SC.
Together with every other article in our line for
house furnishing purposes.
Our stock Of dress and other fancy goods being
much larger than we desire, and being determined
to carry no strictly summer goods over to the next
season, say emphatically that all such are to be
sold rega rdless of cost or value
HOOE, BROTHER CO.
P S.-We take this occasion to return thanks
to those of our customers who have 80 promptly
responded to our call in the way of settlements,
and we trust that all others having unsettled &C
counts will do likewise.
July q. b. co.
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FOR NORFoLK-FARE REDUCED.

THE STEAMER OSCEOLA
s43ssSs EE.5:7FS leaves Washington for the above
place every Thursday at 9o'clock
a. m. Returning, leaves Norfolk every Friday at
O'Clock p. m. Passag e and fare $4
She touches going and returning at one river
and the usual landings on the Potomac.
JAMES MITCHELL,
Oct 2-dtf Captain
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1000 cords best cobble or quarry stone, for cri
ballast
Proposals for materials similar in quantities an.
quality will be received at the same time for Dun
kirk, New York.
The contracts will require the delivery to b,
made during the month of May next. The Who'll,
to be delivered by the 31st of NAV
Inspection of materials will be made as delivered
but not in less quantity than of the hol
amount; and payments will be made for quaint
ties as delivered and inspected, less 10 per cent
upon the value thereof, which per cent. will b.
forfeited to the United States if the contracto,
should fail in his contract, or be paid to the con
tractor on the final fulflment of his contract
All materials will be at the risk of the contractor
untilinspected and received by the United State,
agent but after being inspected and received, the
materials being then the property of the United
States, will be at the risk of the United States.
terials in sufficient quantity ready for delivery, t.
no delay greater than three days for United
States agent to inspect and receive the same.
Each bid to be accompanied with certificates
that the bidder is responsible man and able t.
fulfil HE obligations.
The War Department reserves to itself the RICH
of judging of the bids in all respects and OF 8,
reducing any of the quantities of bid as to brine
the aggregate amount, according to its judgment
below the limit OF appropriations.
~. 70 Colonel one Corps Typographical Engineers.
To be inserted in the Republic, Intelligencer
and Union, Washington; Courier and ENQUIRER
and Express, New York; Commercial Advertiser
Buffalo, New York; Advertiser, Detroit, MICHIGAN;
Albany Register; Albany, New York; Erie Ga.
zete Erie, Pennsylvania, twelve times daily th en-
twice week until February TO- g
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PARKER,s FANCY sT0RE.

A CARD.-Having just returned home with the
largest assortment of useful and fancy articles
ever opened in Washington city. we invite our
customers to look at our stock, as we can now af-
lord them at twenty five per cent less than former
prices, as We now import most of our best goods
direct Our Extracts we can now afford to sell at
nifty cents per bottle-former prices seventy nve
centsi our Gloves, Razors, and Razor Straps, and
shaving material. also are manufactured for our
trade, and need no praise from us, a. the public
already know them. Our Toilette articles gene
rally are unsurpassed, and our prices have been
greatly reduced.
PARKER'S Fancy and Psrfumery Store.
Z Dec7 So under National Hotel.
HORSE. SHOE ROBINSON, AND SWALLOW
IL BARN.-By Hon. John P. Kennedy; new
illustrated editions.
s For sale in Washington BY
TAYLOR 4 MAUR.Y, 80
Dec Booksellers, near Ninth street, .
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War Department.,
bureau of Typographical ENGINEERS.

DECEMBER 90, 1852.
PROPOSALS will be received until and incud.
l. ing the 10th day of February next. for the fol-
lowing articles required at the harbor of Burlings
hon. Vermont: 9 7