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PUBLIC NOTICE.
PENsIoN OrFrcE. February *

PENSION OFFICE. February15, 1853 3
TINE ATTENTION of this Office has been drawn
ito Autographed circular letter, addressed bvce
tain claim agents of Washington city, and exten.
sivey to persons believed to be interest
ed IN claims for revolutionary PENSIONS which it is
deemed proper to notice, as we'll because of its di-
rect and unauthorized reference to the Pension
omce, as because it has become the subject of re.
peated and annoying correspondence and inquiry
ey those to whom it has been sent. In one part of
this letter it Is stated that the writer for the time
being - Government claim agent, and in another
place that he is duly authorized agent uouche for
g the department. Again, he requests his corre-
~ liications, to address The Pension. Office To the
many applications touching such references no
special answer has been given; and it is proper to
give general notice that agents haze been uutho
rsSed TO refer TO this office for testimonials of char
Gcfer or qualifications, Uill such testimonials be
gioen. Claim agents become SO OF their own
choice, without any reference to this Office or con-
yIdual merits and qualifications for public support
The Pension Office ought not to afford any partial
discrimination by endorsing any of them, nor will
it do so
The circular letter referred to- which it is thought
proper thus officially to notice, is founded upon
printed volume published by the United States
Senate IN 1852, (Senate Executive document No
81, 32d Congress,) containing report from the
Pension Office, in compliance with a call from the
Senate, of all suspended and rejected pension claims
i0sh marginal notes of the cruises of suspension or
rejection. This volume is doubtless in the hands of
many agents; but ii does not authorize nor has this
office ecer authorized, the preension that such agents
haps any privileged access to the files of the Pension
Bureau or that they possess any information
E. HEATH,
Feb l6-d2w Commissioner of Pensions.
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DROPosALs ssr4 CARRYING THE MAILS

| DHOP OSALS FOR CARRYING THE MAILS
OF the United States from the Gates hereinafter
ssatso % the LIST day of July, 1854 in the Territory
al v p, VIII De received at the Contract Office Of
rug Iost Omce Department, in the city of Wash
,ngaon' until a. m. of the lat day of August
1858, to be decided by the Sd of August, 1858, on
the routes and in the manner and time herein
5093d From Council Bluffs, by Fort Laramie TO
Salt Lake city, l,040 miles, and back, once
month.
Leave Council Bluff the 10th of each month;
Arrive at Salt Lake city by the 9th of the follow
ing month.
Arrive at Council Bluffs by the 9th Of the follow
ing month.
Proposals to carry only to Fort Laramie, 55(
miles, by schedule to be specified by the bidder
will be considered. aonns
Bids to carry by the round trip are invited.
This contract is to go into effect on the 10th Of
October, 1853
5O94d From Salt Lake City. by American Fork.
Provo City, Springfield, Payson, Summit Creek,
Nephi City, Fillmore City, Red Creek, Parovan,
Johnson's Springs, Cold Creek Santa Clara, and
San Bernardino, Cal, to San Diego, 600 miles
and back, once month
Leave Salt Lake City the Goth of each month";;
Arrive at San Diego by the 18th of the following
month;
Leave San Diego on the Doth of each month;
Arrive at Salt Lake City by the 10Th of the fol
lowing month.
Bids to carry by the round trip are invited
This contract is to go into effect on the goth of
October, 1858.
5095d From Salt Lake City to Tooele City, 50
miles and back, once week.
Leave Salt Lake City every Monday at m;
Arrive at Tooele City by s p m same day;
Leave Tooele City every Tuesday at 6 am;
Arrive at Salt Lake City by s p IN same day.
This contract is to go into effect on the Goth of
October, 1858.
NOTES.
Each proposal should state the mode in which it
is proposed 10 carry the mail, and be accompanied
by q guarantee, signed by one or more RESPONSE
bic persons, in the following form, viz:
'sThe undersigned - guarantee that -, If
his bid for carrying the mail from - to - be
accepted by the Postmaster General, shall enter
into obligation, prior to the 10th of October next
with good and sufficient sureties to perform the
service proposed
This should be accompanied by the certificate of
postmaster, or other equivalent testimony, that
the guarantors are men of property and able 10
make good their guarantee.
The proposal should be sent to the Depar tment
sealed, endorsed Proposals for Route NO. -
and addressed to the Second Assistant Postmaster
General
For the prohibition of bids resulting from COM
blnalion, and the terms and conditions on which
the contract is to be made, see annual advertise
ment for New York, or New England, dated 18th
December 1852. s d. HUBBARD.
- Postmaster General.
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, February 9, 1858.
Feb 5-law4w
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SEWING MACHINE.

SINGER'S PATENT STRAIGHT NEEDLE
- PERPENDICULAR ACTION SEWING MAJ
CHINE-Secured in The United States bg co distinct
PATENTS the first granted August IL, lS5l-te second
April 49, 1852 .-The only machine privileged to
use a straight needle. Within short time it has
been awarded seven gold and silver medals at
Fairs in different States. in less than two years
the great reputation of this labor saving machine
has been established in this country and in Eu-
rope. What spinning machinery is to the old
spinning wheel, Singers Sewing Machine is to
the other modes of sewing. 1t has already trl
unphed over inyeterate prejudices arising from
the sale OF imperfect and worthless machines 1t
has been introduced extensively into large manu-
iacturlng establishments, and into the hands of
lndlVldual operators. 1t sews every variety of ma
Eerlals, coarse or fine, CLOTH or LEATHER with
marvellous rapidity and surprising strength and
beauty, performing the work fast aa ten per.
sons, and much better than it can be done hv
hand. This machine is compact, ornamental
durable, and is easily adjusted and operated. Full
printed directions for using it are furnished with
each machine The price, with all pparatus corn
pete, is 5 l25.
Some persons are endeavoring to sell Territorial
Rights for Sewing Machines which make a dophle
tambour ravelng stitch with two NEEDLES and
orders are received for such machines to be fur
rished for $25. These machines are not in a form
to be of any practical use. The two needles cut
and weaken the materials sewed, and thew use
twice the quantity of silk required for good ma
chimes. They are quite inferior to Wilson'S Ie-
row & Blodgett's, and other machines which the
public have tried and rejected, and would be bad
property if they could be had for nothing.
Exclusive rights TO use and sell to Others Singers
Sewing Machines, in any part of the territory Of
the United States not disposed of, will be sold on
reasonable terms, and so as to insure to the pur-
chasers immense profits The right to make These
machines is never sold.
Either of the Express companies, merchants
visiting New York to buy goods, furnish conve-
nient medium to procure machines; and draft
payable to order in New York, will always
insure machine, perfect and complete, being
sent as directed.
The machines in operation, and finished speci
mems of their work, may always be freely exam
ined at our offices, No. 25S Broadway, New York;
No PSI Washington street, Boston; No 81 South
Fourth street, Philadelphia; No. l59 Baltimore
street, Baltimore; and No. 1877 Elm street, Gin.
cinnati
NIB Machine Needles, Silk. Twist on spools.
Linen Thread sc manufactured for these ma
chimes expressly, always on hand and for sale
Black Silk ST per pound colored 81 so.
Dec 24-3m /. nj. SINGER & co.
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SELLING OFF ar Cosr.


LNROM and after this date we shall offer our
Il 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
Velvet, Tapestry, Brussels, Three, ply, andothel
Carpetings
Linen and Cotton Shirts, Table Damasks
Darnask Table Cloths. Damask Napkins
Towellngs, Sheetings, and Pillow Linens
Bed Quilts and Counterpanes
Floor Oiicloths, Rugs, sc.
Together with every other article in our line fol
house. furnishing purposes
Our stock of dress and other fancy goods being
much larger than we desire, and being determined
to carry strictly summer goods over to the next
season, say emphaticaly that all such are to be
sold regardless of cost or value
ia HOOE, BROTHER & CO.
P. S.-We take this occasion to return thanks
to those of our customers who have so promptly
responded to our call in the way of settlements,
and we trust that all others having unsettled &C
counts will do likewise
July H.B. & co.
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UNITED STATES MAILS.

PROPOSALS for carrying the Mails of the
Ill United States on the following routes from
the lst day of April to the 30th day of June, 1885,
will be received at the Contract Office of the Post
Office Department, in the city of Washington, un-
til 10 O'Clock a. N of the 18th day of March next
to be decided by the next day.
? 3540 From cambridge, Georgia, by Chattahoo-
che, Ocheesee, West WintoH Rickoe's Bluff lola
and Fort Gadsden, to Apalachicoa, Florida, 200
miles and back, three times week, from 18th Oc-
tober to 18th June of each year, and twice a week
residue.
From 18th October to 18th June.
Leave cambridge Sunday, Wednesday, and
Friday at a. M;
Arrive at Apalachicoa next days by ii a. M;
Leave Apalachicola Monday, Thursday, and
Saturday by 10 p. M;
Arrive at cambridge next days by 10 p. m.
From / 5th June to 9Th October.
Leave cambridge Sunday and Wednesday at 5
am;
Arrive at Apalachicela next days by IL a. M;
Leave Apalachicoa Monday and Thursday at
10 p. M;
Arrive at Bainbridge next days by 10 D. IN.
Proposals are invited for six times week ser.
vice from 18th October TO 5th June OF each wear
NOTES
Bidders should state the mode of conveyance
intended. Mail Agents are to be conveyed with
out 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
PoeSa ioi 'iioSo ~. pctiotHied, dgreeaDly TO the
contract in all particulars The Postmaster Gen.
eral may annul the contract for repeated failures
or for violating the Post Office laws. He may alter
the contract or schedule. provided he allow pro
rata extra 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 over
advertised distance, should the distance above
stated prove to be short stat ed
i The proposals should be addressed to the Second
Assistant Postmaster General, endorsed email
Proposals for Route $780, and be accompanied
by guarantee of one or more responsible persons;
also by a certificate of one or more postmasters,
setting forth that the guarantors are able to make
good their guara tee. S. d. HUBBARD,
Postmaster General
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
February s, 1853. Feb l0--law4w
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NOTICE

OF the DiscontiRuance of the United States Land
Office at Pialcefnes Indidnd
HINDER the provisions of the second section OF
" the act of Congress approved June 10, 1870
which declares g that whenever the quantity OF
public land remaining unsold in any land district
shall be reduced to number of acres less than
one hundred thousand, it shall be the duty of the
Secretary of the Treasury to discontinue the Land
Office for such district; and if any land in any
such district shall remain uneold al the time of the
discontnuanceofa land office, the same shall be sub
ject to sale at some of the existing land offices
most convenient to the district in which the land
office shall have been discontinued, of which the
Secretary of the Treasury shall give notice'' and
inasmuch as the duty above required has been deuolved
upon the Secretary Of the interior By the Act to es-
tablish the Home Department. approved Sd March,
lS49:
Notice is accordingly hereby given that the Sec
Rotary of the Interior has directed that the Land Of
fee at VINcENNEs, in the State of Indiana, be dis
continued, and the lands remaining unsold al the
time of the discontinuance to be subject to sale
at the Land Office at JBFFERsoNyILLR, in said
State.
Lands remaining unsod, and unappropriated
by law, and subject to private entry within the
limits of the VINCENNEs district, will cease to be
subject to entry heretofore at that office from
the date of the receipt of this notice blythe Regis
ter and Receiver thereof and the land officers at
JEFFRRsoNvILLE aoH giUe public notice of Tie day on
cich they tciH be prepared 10 receUe applications for
entries of dny such lands at their Office,
JOHN WILSON,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Feb 7-3taW6w
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SALT.
maE suRseRlRRp -

THE SUBSCRIBER being largely engaged in
i the Salt trade in the city of New York, would
inform merchants and consumers that ne keeps
constantly on hand Ashton's, Worthington's, and
other brands of Liverpool fine Salt, Liverpool
ground alum Salt, Turks Island, Bonaice, ST.
Ubes, and other kinds Salt, and refined
ground rock Salt, in bags of fifteen and seven
lbs. Also, Mineral and Ashton Salt in the same
sized bags. Also, cases and bags of Salina Salt
and cases of ground rock Salt, for sale upon the
most favorable terms.
Orders are solicited and promptly attended to
by SAMUEL HOTALING,
AT his Salt Warehouses, l0l and l03
Broad street, and 297 Washington street.
Jan 3l-6w
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ENAMELLED COTTAGE CHAMBER FUR
NITURE.
Mathews s. stacy. sac Broadway,

Corner Spring Street, Neto York, Opposite st. Nj
cholus Hotel, Prescott and CoIlGmore Houses.
ATOW OFFER at wholesale and retail the most
In extensive assortment of Enamelled Furniture
tp be found in the United States, all from original
designs, including Oriental, Serpentine, Open Cot
tge, High Post, and other patterns. Also Rose
wood, Mahogany, Oak, and Black Walnut cham
Der and parlor suites. TfS
M. & s., deyoting themselves exclusively to the
manufacturing department of this business, assure
purchasers they can procure of them well seasoned,
durable, and elegant furniture, at prices varying
from S25 to $500 per suite.
n. B.--No connection with any other firm in the
city. Feb S-3n
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ENAMELLED AND ORNAMENTAL cor
TAGE SETS.

NO. NOS broadway, East Sfues below Grand
St. Mandatory No. 40 Greene ST.. Ny.
ENAMELLED AND ORNAMENTAL cor
TAGE SETS.
DULLES & BYRNE, after years of experience
" in the manufacture of genuine first class En-
amelled Furniture, take pleasure in informing
their old patrons and the public generally that they
still continue to sell at rates far below all compe
titiou, their assortment being the most extensive
and varied of any establishment in the United
States being made throu9 bout of the first class of
materials and kiln dried wood, from the latest
Partisan and Italian styles Persons of the most
peculiar tastes in regard to color, shading, orna-
menting, Sc, can always find their taste suited
at our warerooms Our facilities such as TO ena-
bic TO finish at the shortest notice Sets in
Der and style, as ordered in the shortest space of
time A written guarantee in all cases will be
given, if required, on all Furniture sold at our
establishment in regard to its being proof against
over heated rooms or a tropical climate Orders
through thepost punctually attended to. The great
est bestowed in boxing that the least injury
will not be sustained in transportation. Mattresses
Pillows, Palliasses Sc, &C., at the lowest rates
GILLIES & BYRNE,
No. 49, Broadway, New York, below
Grand street, East side.
ROBERT GILLIEs,
THOMAS JAY, BYRNE. Jan 27--3nn
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SODA WATER APPARATUS, FOR MAN
~ UFACTURING, ORA WING AND BOTTLE
ING, of the latest and most approved construction,
manufactured, and Tor sale, with explicit printed
directions for its use, by
JOHN MATTHEWS,
Corner Of First Avenue and Ttrentl-Sirth street,
Opposite Bellevue, Ne,o York.
The only establishment devoted exclusively to
the manufacture of Soda Water Machinery, &c.
an the United States, and where may be found a
large assortment Of every article connected with
the business, including materials, &c. Established
20 years. Jan 22-3m
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BENHAnI, WHITNEY & CO,
No. 272 Pearl Street, .Neec York,
MANUFACTURERS Q

MANUFACTUERS OF
Plain, Japanned, and PIanished Tin Ware
A ND DEALERS in Hard,odre, Britannica and
II Glass Ware, such as Table Cutlery, Britannia
Urns, Tea and Coffee Pots, Candlesticks, Table
Casters, Soup Ladies', Fluid and Oil Lamps, Pitch
ers. Tumblers, Table and Tea Spoons, Plated and
German Silver Spoons, Forks and Ladies, Tinne
and Enamelled Sauce Pans, Masin Kettles, Fry
Pans, Shovel and longs, Sad Irons, Iron and Brass
Wire, Brass Kettles, Sheet Iron, Tin Plate, Block
and WARRANTED. Feb l4-6w
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FLOOR OIL CLOTHS.

ALBRO & HOYT,
Nos. az and "a John Street New York,
.ManptactWrers Of Floor OIL Cloths,
OFFER to the trade on liberal terms general
" assortment of the above goods, in various
widths, of feet, feet g. feet 6, feet g. feet
feet, II feet, Is feet, Is feet, and "a feet; also
CARRIAGE OIL CLOTHS
In widths of Baths, 7-8ths, and 4-4ths; also
TABLE OIL CLOTHS
4-4ths, 5-4ths, and 6-4ths wide.
These goods are well seasoned, and will endure
any climate. Jan l7-6w
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DOSEWO FRENCH WRITING
IL DESkS.-We have received from Paris one
case of fine Rosewood Desks, viz:
10 extra Regency Desks, inlaid
u double fold do
IL square 16-inch do
70 do l4-inch plain
IL do ~ inch, lined
The above Desks are fresh imported from the
manufacturers, and will be sold at moderate
prices; quality warranted.
Boy wanted.
T. BASTIANELLI & CO.,
Importers of Fancy Goods, Jewelry,
Perfumery and Brushes, under Browns Hotel.
Dec7
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Feb I-2aw4m -

ID RITISH ALMANAC AND COMPANION, A
ID YEAR BOOK OF GENERAL INFORMA-
TON, for 1855 giving lists of the House of Lords,
House of Commons, the Households, British Minis
try, Law Courts, Bishops and Deans, Foreign Min.
listers in England, Queens Ministers abroad Gov
eminent of Scotland of Ireland, of the Colonies, of
London, of the Public Institutions, Chronicle of
portant Public Acts, Abstracts of Parliamentary
Documents, Chronicle of Occurrences, Public I'm
Wellington Chronology, Railways of
the Continent and of America, Cost of War, Eiec-
trio Teiegraphs, Gold Discoveries and their Re.
suits, and much other useful matter ] vol. l2mo.
Just imported from London by
Feb IL FRANCK TAYLOR. i
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MIN llork advertisements

JOHN I. SMITH,
WHOLESALE UMBRELLA AND PARASoL
MANUFACTURER,
234 and 235 Broad,cay, .Neao York.
THE MOST EXTENSIVE IN THE WORLD!
rs now prepared to offer his customers and mer-
Il chants generally such an assortment OF UNI
RREIJAS and PARASOLS, which for beautu,
quality, finish and prices cannot be equalled by
any house in the United States
Partisan Rashions.-W Walking Cane Umbrellas,
Folding do, Trunk do, self-opening do, Sylphide
ParasoIs Also, very rich Silk Umbrellas and
Parasols, mounted on ivory, pearl, and PALM wood
handles, in the greatest variety. Very superior
mourning and halEmourning Parasols.
Buggy Umbreilas. Extra quality, with and with
out joints.
You respectfully invited to call and examine
the stock before purchasing.
JOHN l. SMITH, Manufacturer.
Feb 00-6w
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STRAW GOODS.

TINE SUBSCRIBERS invite attention to their
4 stock of Panama, Leghorn, Canton and Pedal
Braid Hats, Florence, Silk, and Fancy Straw
Bonnets Of every description, constantly rnanufac-
turing under their own inspection; comprising one
of the best assorted and largest stock of goods to
be found in the city, and at prices which will de-
fly competition. LELAND & CO.,
III Pearl street, corner of Pine,
Nov 27-4m New York Civ
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.sEvery Day Brings Something New"
BUCkINGHAM'S
National Periodical Depot, ssadcr the Ma

BUCkINGHAM'S
National Periodical Depot, uaadcr the Ma
tionaJ Hotel.
TIME SUBSCRIBER respectfully announces to
L. his friends, strangers, and the public, that he
has opened his new National Periodical and News
paper Depot, under the National Hotel. Pennsyl-
vania avenue, near the corner of 9th street, and
cordially solicits their patronage.
shall keep constantly on hand great variety
of all the cheap publications, Magazines, Period-
Gals, American and Foreign Reviews, acting edi-
tlons of the Modern Standard and Minor Drama,
together with the Weekly, Literary, and Daily
Newspapers, &C., SC.
Also Letter, Note, and Cap Paper, Envelopes,
and Fancy Stationery of every description, and a
wel-selected assortment of Visiting and Playing
Cardss all of which now offer at the most moder-
ate prices. ~
Having made arrangements with several of the
largest publishing houses for their works as soon
as issued. i am fully prepared to execute with
promptness all orders entrusted to my care. Par
ticuiar attention will be paid to sending. by mail
or otherwise, all publications to any part of the
United States.
E. F BUCKINGHAM,
National Periodical Depot
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THE musirCAL woRLD AND rrmrs.

A LARGE WEEKLY JOURNAL OF SIXTEEN
"A pages. edited by RIoHARD SroREs WINS, and
which the best musical composers and writers in
this country make their medium of communica-
ton with the public, contains during the year 2O8
pages Cor 1926 WORTHY of the very best music OF all
kinds; also brilliant and instructive ESSAYS on
Music; complete course OF familiar instruction
in Harmony, which anybody understand; a
vast amount Of attractive musical reading, anec-
dotes, and sketches of celebrated musicians Of
musical history, &c.; the most fearless and truth
full criticisms of musical publications and perform
ances, and the very pick and cream of Musical
News, Novelty, and Incident, both foreign and
domestic; the whole forming the most complete
and valuable record of Musical Art it is possible to
obtain. The wants of Country Choirs, and of la
dies wishing for now music, but who are not living
near music stores, are especially attended 10.
TERMS One copy, S 8; two copies, SIS; FIVE
copies, 5 10; and person sending us a club of
nve, gets an extra copy for his trouble. Address
DYER 4 WILLIS. publishers of The Musical World
and Times, 257 Broadway, New York. sis9
HeANoTHER MUSICAL JoURNAL.-The subscrib-
ers also publish The Monthly Musical Gazette, an
elegant journal of EIGHT pages, each number con-
tanning FOUR pages of Music (making FORTY EIGHT
pages Year, and great variety of interesting
musical reading matter. The Monthly Musical
Gazette is designed for the especial benefit of the
thousands of music lovers whose musical know
ledge and tastes demand easy and simple music,
ana whose purses require that it should be furnish
ed at the cheapest possible rate.
TERMS One copy, so cents; three copies, s. l;
ten copies, SO; twenty copies. SIS; and person
sending us a club of twenty, gets an extra copy
for his :, trouble. Address DYER & WILLS.
N B-Clergymen will be supplied with The
lIusscaI tVorld and Times at one dollar year; and
with the The Monthly Musical Gazette at twenty
five cents year.
: Agents wanted to obtain subscribers for the
above named publications Liberal commission
allowed. @ Ut III
Now is The time to subscribe, as the new volume
commenced on the first of January, 1858.
Jan Ram