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ARCHITECT,S OFFICE.
Opposite the Exchange Bank


HENRY EXALL would make known to his friends
and the public, that his attention is now exclusive
~ given to the ARCHITECTURAL DEPARTMENT
OF his business and finding the demand for his services ia
TINS line Increasing constantly, he has established al
Ohce, and procured the assistance of of the best
Architects in the country MK. LYBKocK who will gen.
orally be found in the Office thoroughly educated to
the business in the best Academies in GERMANY sDent
several years in the study and practice of his profession
in italy and France and for the asst four wears has had
charge OF OF the leading offices in the city of New
York. where he has planned and superintendent many
the most prominent public and private buildings in the
city and surrounding country some of which are
the Metropolitan and ST. Nicholas Hotels several of the
finest and large number of the best private
dwellings and stores. He will show to persons visiting
the office many specimens of his work as we'll as a
large collection of other plans in every variety OF stye
Having had for many years the satisfaction of pleasing
by whom have been employed to make plans and de
signs Will continue to give my personal attention all
work done In the Office and superptend the erection of
Buildings where my attention is required. Particular
attention Will be paid to proportions fitness STYLE d.
rab'ty Of materials and economy Of execution Ipro
pose to furnish designs for all kinds of public buildings
Mills, Factores1 Railroad Depots and Bridges Ware
houses. Stores in all the modern Styles Dwellings of
every description, suited to country. Interior
decorations for Stores Saloons public Halls &C. Monu
ments Tornbs, Vaults Railing &c, for Cemeteres-
And to make out full specifications with working draw
pgs for every building proposals. make contracts
and generally supernend every part of the work to it's
completion. if desired will take the liberty to refer
those who do not know to some ofmy fellow citizens
by whom have been employees among whom, are
Mrs. Bruce, Conway Robinson VIM. II. Macfarland
James Lyons, Arthur and James NJ Morson Robert c.
Stanard, VIM H. Haxall Bernard Peyton, Wellington
Goddn. James Bosher Lewis D. Crenshaw. Jas. Thomas
Richadson " Co, Alex. puval Joseph Allen James
Wsrrick and John Wickham, Esqures of Richmond
Builders are assured that plans made for them viii
be used i'll any way to their dsady but proper
regard for the interest of all with whom DEAL will
rust insure that reward seekPentyof business and
fair remuneration.
te HENRY EXATJ
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Office snperin tendentlof Streets,

FEBRUARY 9Th, 1859.
DROPOsALs will be received at this office until
Tuesday the 18th of this month"; at 10 o'clock NJ for
the following work
LIST culvert on Dock street. from Shockoe Creek to
street. and up 18th street to Cary street depth not
less than feet capacity feet wide and feet high
clear side walls to average two feet thick laid in tho
flags, and covers of strong granite Slabs laid in
cement mortar.
3D. A cuvert about $50 feet long, commencing on
Clay street. near 1t and running up Clay to 9Th and
along 9th to Marshall depth from ls lei feet capa
city ct feet wide and 3 feet high, clear; side walls,
flags and covers aboveand to be laid in cement
tar.
3rd culvert connecting the cuverts in the Valley
north of Clay street and between 9Th and 9th
length about lao feet capacity feet wide and feet
high clear and built abovebut little excavation is
needed.
4tl cuvert about 1872 feet long at the intersection
OF Adams and Canal streets capacity feet wide and
died.
The estimate for the FIRST is So 90 per ineal foot for
the second SO 2 and for the third and fourth So 90
loot No bids beyond the estimates will be considered
The contracts must be signed within tea days after the
date OF the award they will beconsdered as abandon
ed 80
For further information apply,o
fe l0-dtd BATES. Supt. Streets.
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HUSTINGS COURT, Feb. -.

Commonwealth Us. Albert Monroe.-Charged
with msdemeanour The court met at o'clock,
aud after examining the prisoner upon the charge
of steainga quantity of pig iron, the property of
Messrs. Anderson & Souther from one of the
wharves at Rockets. determined to send him on
for trial for the offence before the Circuit Court.
He was accordingly remanded to Jail.
The prisoner stands charged with another Of
fence of similar character, and will probably be
examined upon it on Monday.
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NEW BOOKS
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Truth. or Psrss Clateton-A Narrative OF Church
History in the Seventeenth Century, by Rev. G.
B. Taylor, author oil Thankfnlness, &c.
Charity and the Clergy, being review by Profess
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Lord John Russell's Memoir of Thomas Moore.
Scrapes and Escapes, the adventures of Stu
dent, by one of the Faculty illustrated.
Guizots Shakespeare and His Times,
The Footpath and Highway. or Wanderings of an
America in Great Brtalnln 1851 and 1852 by BENZ.
Moran
THE LOFTY AND LOWLY-OrC Good in All, and
None All Good, by Maria j McIntosh, author of
Two Lives, Charms and Counter Charms &c &c;
vols l2mo; Paper 81, cloth. ................15 SO
One OF the ablest and most absorbing tales we have
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EXPERIENCE OF LIFE tale by e M sw ell au-
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LADY BIRD, a Move by Lady Georgana Fuller
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ALLIoON's HISTORY OF RUROPE-Hlstor of F.
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4 GROCERIES,, &c.-On THURSDAY the nth
* February, will sell at 10 o'clock at our auction
store, an assortment Of Groceries, viz:
Bacon Sides and Shoulders
Lard and N K Rum
Rectifed Whiskey
Coffee Sugars
Green Rio Coffee, Java Coffee
Solar Lamp Oil
Cigars, Window Glass, Candles
Green and black Teas, &c.
TERMs-Under 800 cash. $780, and over four months
sredit for approved paper
DAVENPO RI, ALLEN & CO.
fe IA Arcts
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TO-DAY Is ST.. VALENTINES DAY--devoted as
the story goes, by the feathery tribe to ma
ting and by the lasses to coquetry and mischief.
For weeks past the counters of the booksellers
have been strewn with valentines, and if the post
office folks don't experienced pressure to day, there
is interpreting the signs Of the times. AS
before remarked, all the booksellers are literally
provided with these missives but we desire
specially to direct attention to superb lot to be
found at MIR. SMIrH's Periodical Depot oppo site
the American. Our word for it, he can supply
adenands from the handsomest to the most
absurd and quizzical.
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TWO DAYS LONGER
THE AZTEC CHILDREN.
NEW RACE OF PEOPLE, 3 Ia FEET HIGH,
Monday and Tuesday, Feb 18th a nd 9Th.
MADAME ROSALlE DURAND
SIG. ANTONIO NOyExrI


SIG. ANTONIO NOvELLI.
WILL positively SING both nights
w Open from 10 to L., from to s. and from
to O'clock, each day. The following opinion of
the members of the Senate and House of Representa-
tives will give idea OF these little people, who bays
been visited during the past year by nearly all the citi
zens OF New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash
ington but no adequate conception can be formed of
them without personal inspection:
WASHINGTON, 9th January, 1859.
The Aztec children under the protection of their guar
dia visited us at the Capitol to-day and Members of
Congress we are pleased to add testimony in their
beha'Lto that which has before been given.
We consider them altogether the most remarkable
specimens of animated nature have ever witnessed;
agreeable, sprighty, interesting and manifestng much
Intelligence and think no person would fail them
it correct idea could be formed respecting them from
any historical account which might precede their
Lewis Cass James LORI
Wm ii Seward Reuben ROBBIE
geo w Jones Fay McMuin
John b Weller John Petit
Flames Il Beale
w Brooke Ricb,d yatea
Washburn, Jr Sherrard Clemens
Ana Parker Lincoln Clark
Josh Sutherland ID X Cartier
John Appleton John johnson
and others.
During their sojourn in Washington the A ztec Chill
<en visited President Fillmore and Family at the Ex
ecative Mansion Mrs, Fillmore and other ladies' pre
sent received them ia the kndest manner: and as an
'sVldehce OF the interest felt in these singular children
ased splendid gold comb, studded with TIVE ny three
diamonds to be presented to Signorita Bartos
ius comb will hereafter adorn her head.
= Tickets % cts children half price,
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BY WELLINGsTON GODDIN
NALUABLEsaBU HLDING ON VALLEY
STREET. BETWEEN BROAD AND MAR
SHALL STREETS-Will be sold on FRIDAY after
noon the 18th February 1853, upon the premises COM
mencng at o'clock, most valuable building lot on the
west line otValey street. between Broad and Marshall
streets fronting A feet running back about 1870 feet to
Union street will be divided into lots of 80 feet
each This is really valuable property.
TERMs-One- third cash. balance at ) and months for
approved endorsed negotiable paper or title withheld
ell w. GODDIN, Auct.
ARGE NUMBER of LOTs IN DU-
A Walls ADDITION FOR SALE AT AUCTION.
WI be sold on THURSDAY, the 18th day of February,
1898 upon the premises. commencing at 81 o'clock 10
lots situated in Duvas addition the corner of St Ste
phen and - Streets adjoining the residences of Mes.
sleurs r. Rebman and r 7 Booker, on some of which
there is a fine spring of fresh water.
Also live lots in the said addition at the corner of ST.
Paul and Federal streets, near the Federal spring
Also lot on st Paul street, adjoining the residence of
Mr. Geo Nicholson.
Also, newly erected frame tenement on the west
ern side OF Second, Cave street.
Ey The sale will commence with the tenement ON Sc.
cond street.
TERMs-Onethird cash; balance at and months,
for negotiable notes. satisfactorily endorsed or title re-
tanned.
fe IL w. GODDIN Com'r
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Il Y GEO. b. SUMNER.


RARE CHANCE FOR ANTIQUARIAN
A UCTION SALE OF GOLD, SILVER
IN AND COPPER COINS MEDALS, &c.-On
MONDAY morning. the 2lst instant, commencing at 10
O'Clock at thelarge the store of Mr. Elias Halo
NO LOG Main street will be sold ut public auction very
large large collection of old and very valuable Gold Sill
yer and Copper Coins Medals and Pocket Pieces
psng from 1000 to ,2oo pieces belonging
OF Abram Levy deceased
These coins took Mr. Levy fifty years to collect and
riosities.
Also livery line gold patent lever Watch; collection
OF beautiful Oil Paintings also, Chamber Furniture
ssting of high post mahogany Bedstead and Bedding,
Bureau Washstand, Secretary and Book Cases. pair of
handsome Ottomans, Chairs rocking Chairs Carpet &C.
N. b The above will be openfor examination on and
after Thursday the 18th instant when catalogues the
Coins can be obtained and the public both ladies' and
gentlemen respectfully ihvitedto avail themselves of
seeing such large and fine collection OF great curios
ties and which is said to be the valuable in the
United States
scF Terms cash.
By order of JACOB A. LEVY
Executor of Abram Levy deceased
Sale to be conducted by GFo.J. SUMNER. Auct
te S--td
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MADAME ANNA BlsHoP's CoNcERTs.-Lovers
of music will be pleased to observe that Mad.
Anna Bishop intends giving couple of grand
concerts in this city during the present week.
She will be assisted by talent of the highest Or
DER and will most assuredly present entertain
ments worthy Of the most liberal patronage.
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On Saturday last quite number of free ne
groes and slaves were brought before the Mayor
upon the charge of going at large without regis
tiers or passes. 1t is needless to say they were
appropriately disposed of.
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The CAPTIVE 1sREALTrEs.-ko sisters magnificent
raining ofthe c .ptve I>ra-ites glad per-
celve, excitlrg much attention 1t is indeed noble
numrh Of genius ami art. aad the more deserving Of
pa ronaee because the creation Of an American ar
list The psi AERIAL hgur.s stand oft in the foreground
with boldaess relief which once atess the skill
of The painter the grouping sf,uess, and the finish
elaborate aad artistic The ehet of light and shade is
beautifully exhibited in the fevd atmosphere of an Eas-
tern twigl and the whols pie of those wonder
n creations which the admrtr of the fine arts will vie
with delight Productions like these f,om the studio
of Mr. Rossterae a'culaed 10 improve and refine the
taste. purify the mind, CRAFTY the eye and move the
heart by their silent yet eloquent appeals We trust the
citizens of Rchmon d Will by visiting Odd Fellows
Hal again and again attest their appreciation one of
she nobest wasks CT art which has yet emanated from
the studio aa American painter.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
BY WELLINGTON GODDIN.
MOST BEAUTIFUL AND DEsrRARL,

lNl LOCATED LOTS ON CLAY AND 9TH SITS
FOR SALE AT AUCTION.-will be sold ON TU BS
DAY afternoon the 18th February 1885, upon the pre-
misses, commencing o'clock that most beautiful and
desiraby located half acre lot the corner of CLAW and
It'll street. 1t will be divided into FIVE suitable size
building lots having fronts the line of 9TH street.
four of them 81 feet and the lot fronting 43i feet
each running back 100 feet to alley 10 feet wide
The location of this property and the dcsirabeness of
the neghborhood it being convenient the market de-
pot and other public Places renders it peculiarly vaua
Bile as residences for genteel families
TERas-One-third cash; balance at and Io months
for negotiable notes. interest added and title retained
till last note shall be paid.
lie 5 w. GODDIN Auct.
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Local fntelIigeneemnCity Affairs, &

BRUTAt AssAULT.--Louisa Moore, Lysande-
Wood and Parker, whites, were arraigned ber
fore the Mayor Saturday morning upon the charge
of assaulting and beating free coored woman
named Mary Ann Brown, on the 9th inst. The
woman lives on 18th Streets laundress, and
had undertaken to wash some clothing for Louisa
Moore. On the day mentioned Miss Moore cali
ed for the articles when some difficulty occurred
about the price charged. She called in her
friends Wood and Parker t. settle the matter,
which service they performed in the handsomest
mannerby fogging the negro. The Mayor, DEEM
ing the ease an aggravated one. held the white
parties to bail ia the SUN of 5000 each. They
rendered security.
Ey We have seen the AZTEC CHILDREN, aud
unhesitatingly pronounce them the greatest Gu
riositiss in the lacd. They not, is
generally supposed, in any way deformed, or de-
yeloped beyond natural proportions On the con-
tary, they are, though only 294 and 33a inches
high, respectively, of perfect symmetry, and af-
ford spectacle agreeable it is extraordinary
to gaze upon. The boy .Maximo" is 10, and
the girl "BartoIo" 8 years of age-and they are
to certain degree inteligent-on some points
quite intelligent. The boy, or rather youth
says-"How dye do ~ in English. and
friendly and affectionate So also the girl. Are
they in very truth of pigmy race! Is there such
tribe nation of the human family We
are told that they are of nn unique species of
mankind--few ia number and empI Dyed, doubts
less account of their sngularity, in the Pa
gan temples of Ixmaia, in Central America
The complexion is olive, and the lower portion
of the face rather prominent, as is usual, with
the Aztec We are glad to see so much
interest taken in these wonderful children. The
African Church was filed Friday and Saturday
evenings, by delighted audtories.
1t affords us pleasure to announce that Mad.
Durand has recovered from her late indispostion
and viii in conjunction with Signor Norvelli APP
pear to night and sing several favorite airs.
On Friday evening the watchmen arrested a
negro man in the neighborhood of Rockets, up
on the charge of stealing about bushel of coal,
which be had in bag He told them his en-
pIoyers had given him the coal, but not creditng
the story, they locked him up. Saturday NOR
ming he proved to the satisfaction of the Mayor
shat the coal really belonged to him, and was dis
charged from custody.
On Saturday last quite number of free ne
groes and slaves were brought before the Mayor
upon the charge of going at large without regis
tiers or passes. 1t is needless to say they were
appropriately disposed OF.
lNsoLENT.-A negro woman Ia slave) was
hauled up before the Mayor Saturday and
ordered to be punished for using insoIent language
towards Mrs. j. w. Woody, lady residing in
Duvas addition to the city.
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ARGE NUMBER ssF EOTs I'm DU.
III GREAT REDucrIoN IN TuE ns

ktI GRRAT REDUCTION IN THE srh$sD
@APR1CE OF HATS CAPS AND BOOTS. HHV
In buying your Hats and Boots, go right to Head a.
Quarters, J. H. ANTHONY Columbian Hotel corner,
where Moleskin Hats OF best quality selling So so
Silk Hats OF the latest fashion ...........
Fine calfskn sewed Boots. ..........a
Together with an assortment Of CLOTH plush and oil silk
Caps soft fur and wool Hats, silk, gngham and cotton
Umbrellas, at low prices. ocl
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BY DUNLOP. MONCURE a. co.

GROCERIES AT AUCTION.-On TUES.
~ DAY, 18th Febr commencing at 10 o'clock, we will
sell at store general assortment of Groceries, oonss-
ting in part Of
50 hhds Sugar, prime quality
Laguayra and Rio Coffee
o Molasses, new and old crop
Rye, Whiskey, part old and very superior qua
lily
Tall0w Candles
Apple and peach Brandy
Gunpowder and Pouchopg Teas
Mustard
Coffee Sugars
80 hhds prime Bacon
TERMs-Under 800 cash. over that amount months
credit for approved and negotiable paper
lzy Sale without regard to weather.
DUNLOP, MONCURE & CO..
fe 10 A,o.s
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INsoLENT.-A negro woman Ia slave) was
hauled up before the Mayor on Saturday and
ordered to be punished for using insoent language
towards Mrs. J. w. Woody, lady residing in
Duvas addition to the CITY.
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aUTTA PERCHA AND INDIA RURHER



VINHE above Pump, for the first time being intro.
duced INTO Virginia, was invented and practically
operation have been and still in constant use and to
all appearance are in every respect perfect as when
first put up Letters Patent this invention were OBJ
tanned Oct. 2Sth, 1851, since which time the Pump has
been introduced into nearly all the Northern and West
ern States and in every place where known is rapidly
coming into general use. No philosophical principles
admit of water being raised with greater facility than
is done by this Pump and no intelligent observer with
knowledge OF the materials of which it is mainly
most favorable conclusions in regard it's durability and
extraordinary utility Pump has just been construct
ed and put in operation in the the store of
Barnes Sweeney nearly opposite the north end of the
Old Market on Franklin street where the lovers of no
vety and mprovemeneof Richmond or soiourners from
abroad, are most respectfully invited cali and examine
Ii
tB Il will give any man of ordinary enterprise an
opportunity to make fortune on limited amount of
capital by calling on me at the Columbian HOTEL during
the present week. from to IL O'clock A. NJ or to p
NJ. A. e. BABCOCK
ID @0--tI PrOprietor
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4 NOMMlSSION AND FORWARDING
~ BUS1NESS.-The subscriber having taken one of
the houses of Messrs L. d. Crenshaw Il Co.. Immediate
y on the basin for the purpose conducting COMMITS
SION AND FORWARDING BUSINESS, most res.
pectiuy offers his services tohs friends and the public
generally. He will use his best Forts to give satisac
ton to those who may patron ehi 1n
F.v SUTTON, jr.
N b. Liberal advaces made on consignments
o2-itf