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supERINrENDENr's Orr1cE.

SUPERINTENDENT's OFFICE,
NoHFoLK. VA, December 4, 1859.
N 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, 1853, 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 itmay seem desirable.
The Department also reserves the right of accept.
ing the bid or bids which under all the circum-
stances shall 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
enty five 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 its accept
ance blythe Government. Every proposal must
be accompanied by q written guaranty, signed by
two responsible persons, to the effect that they
undertake that the party or parties making It
Wilt his Cor their offer be accepted, enter into
contract and bond with sufficient suretiee in the
sum of twenty five thousand dollars for the faith
full execution of the work, and no offer will be.
considered unless accompanied by such guaranty.
Plans and specifications of the building will be
furnished either by the Department at Washing.
ton, by 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 suc-
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,
II Roanoke Square, Norfolk, Va.
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CAAPEVlNl1 AND FURNISHING GOODS
GENERALLY. @ 9sss so
THE SUBSCRIBERS have just received, from
q the latest importations, q compiet assortment
OF the richest tore;gn and from eastern manufac-
turers all the varieties and styles of nestle Dry
Goods for House Furnishing, such as
Velvet Carpeting of the newest desigs-
Brussels pssy Do DO dc Dc do DO do do
Tapestry and Brussels for halls and,r -ps
SUPERIOR Ingram s's oa, Do eAe da Gu
Twiled and plain Venetian Carpeting, extra rich
4 Rich Chenele and Tufted Rugs
Chenele and Tufted Parlor Mats
l0,4 and 124 printed Druggets
l04, - 4, and 1914 Crumb Cloths
In Curtain Materials and fixtures, such as
Satin LANES, new style, and very rich
Worsted Damasks, all colors
Union Damasks, great variety
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 Sheetings, all widths and Qualities
Marseilles Quilts, all sizes
Bed Blankets, rery fne of every size
Satin Damask Table Cloths, from 8.4 to PA
Is Superior and low priced Damask Napkins
Diaper and Damask Towelngs.
Together with every other article in our line for
House Furnishing purposes, to which " respect
fully invite the attention of purchasers ASSURING.
them that the facilities we enjoy and the extensive
preparations we have made for an increase in this
branch of our business will enable US to offer in
ducements, both in price and tems, fully equal to
any similar establishment in the United States.
HOOE. BROTHER 3 CO.
Sept Fl IUnion and Alex. Gag
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COLUMBIAN COLLEGE. d. G.


THE next or Winter session of this institution
= will commence on the 10th of September and
continue Six months. The Summer session will
begin on the third Wednesday in April, and end
On 'ne 'nlro w wednesday IN july The terms
For the Winter Session.
Tuition ........,............... So6 90
Use of room. furniture, bed, library and
attendance. Observation-Disclosures. 30 90
For the Summer Session.
y ultlOn ................GI4 90
Use of room, furniture, &c........ II 90
Board is 50 Is per week. To those who do not
board In College the charge for tuition is the
same; and for the use of room, furniture, library.
and attendance, SIS for the winter session. and
5 ~ for the summer session. Admission fee s. 10:
and there's smallcharge for average DANA seach
session. Fuel and lights are charged at cost, and
washing at 81 cents per dozen. The necessary col
lege expenses of boarding student, exclusive of
books and stationery, are from $50 to s 1870 per an
mum. The bills of each session are PAYABLE in ad
vance, excepting those for board which are nava
BILE one halt 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
lts advantages available to larger number of stu
dents. Two additional professors hare been APP
lpointeo' one IN the department of Ancient Lam
guages and the other in that of Matte mates. The
scientific course has been extended 80 as to en-
brace practical surveying, the elements of enei
peering, and other kindred branches. Young men
WIZ ese not candloates Tor degree may, under
the direction Of the Faculty, select such studies as
are suited to their views and objects in life and
may receive a certificate of their attainment.
therein Youths who are not fully prepared to
enter the college classes will receive euch instruc
ton as willit them to enter upon the regular col
ege course. To-
The buildings are undergoing thorough repairs,
and the grounds are being laid out and improved
in manner that will add much to the convenience
and attractiveness to its already beautiful situation.
J, 1t Is believed the College never presented so
strong Inducements as it now does to young men
who desire to obtain a thorough and liberal educa-
ton. J. S. BACON.
Sept lO-lm President.
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snf .sasa, ~ n.s ~ Is 1e reguiat
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fpsss,an 9. &c ssns g afsst Appolhssd % 81.
they are IF suiicient ~ stssn Sfh ouS7itv Snd
canacitv. and IN III rssscfa SnfS4 ~ III ANS
- h nerforrc.a Ma sS,s 2 sss trcs.t.d ;nto ~
service oaf So witi1drSsvn wfthoot thes asaent 81
the Department. and any now beat proposed to Be-
employ viii be subject to like inspection and
acceptance.
fixleakA and gnxrantasA are referred, for. she
provsions Of law on the subject of their liabilities
TO the 9th section Of the "Act to change.the or
gsn..sasisc On o. soe Eost otnce Department., ap-
psuveo yuty =. iooo- .ts szs s
y aeslrnose That the service GO into operation
On the Ist 1uly, 1893, but the commencement may
De postponed until the lat October succeeding il il
oe aosoiuteIy necessary and 10 requested In any
event the contract will expire on the 30th June,
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PROPOSALS FOR TIMBER, &c.. FOR
ERIE AND DUNKIRK,

Wan DEPARTMENT.,
BUREAU CoRps TopoeRAPHIcAL ENaINEERs.
December 9, 1852
PROPOSALS will be received up to and includ.
= 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 u
100 pieces, each 20 feet long, hewed or sawed, S
by 10
3l3 pieces, each Is feet long, hewed or sawed,
6by 10 isst5f
50 pieces, each ID feet long, hewed or sawed,
Shy 10
1863 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
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sept2I

CsLOAKs, MANTILLAS, SHAWLS, &c The
" subscribers have this day received from New
York full assortment of the latest sty Of Lades
Winter Wrappings, such a.
French embroidered Velvet MantiiIas, with cuffs
Do do do do hood and cuffs
Do do do do cuffs and fkinge
g 5 Do do Cloth do sleeves
$ Plain colored and black Velvet MantiIlas
Cloth Coaks, embroidered and plain
Embroidered cloth Short Cloaks
Fur-trimmed Velvet Cloaks
Colored Cloth Cloaks GALLON trimmings
Black and colored do, velvet trimmings
Silk Mantias, with fringe and braid trimmings
Rich Cashmere Long Shawls
Do do Square do
Very fine Scotch Plaid Long Shawls
Do do Square do
I Rich embroidered White Grape Shawls
Very rich plain White Grape do
Do do Crimson do do
Do Cashmere Shoulder Scarfs
Do Embroidered Thibet Neck ties ~
Black Thibet Shawls, for mourning 8
Misses Plaid Bay State Shawls, &c
The above goods have been selected with great
care, and embrace all the most approved Partisan
styles. Ladies who prefer to have their Wrap
pings made up will find in our stock every variety
of cofored and blackwell Lyons Velvets, colored
Cloths, Silks, Thibet Merinus, French Sack Elan
nels. &C.. Together with every other article in
our line adapted to the season; all Of which will be
offered on the best terms. The Ladies of this and
the adjacent cities respectfully invited to CALL
Nov IL ,.,.g HOOE. BRO. & CO.
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THE SAFE AND COMMO.
seckSSzf dious steamer COLUMBIA, Cap.

- tain HARPER, having recently
been placed in fret rate order, will resume her
trips between Baltimore and this District on SAT.
URDAY, the lst March, leaving Commerce street
wharf, Baltimore, at O'Clock in the afternoon,
and at the same hour on 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.
j. j. WHEAT & BRO, Alexandria.
e. PiCKREL & CO., Georgetown
THOMAS B. RILEY, Washington.
Feb 28-tf saessataitt+3
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Jan %
United States Patent ONCE,
WASHINGTON. January %. ia


ON the petition of Frederick p. Dimpfel, of
" Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, praying for the
extension of patent granted to him on the
ninth of May, 1889, 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 (lS53)
1t is ordered that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Office on Monday, the fourth (4th) OF
April 1853, at IL O'Clock nj and all persons are no
tilted to appear and show cause, it any they have,
why said petition ought not to be granted. 80
Persons opposing the extension are required to
file in the Patent Office their objections specially
set forth in wrting 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
office, 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, Philadel-
phia, Pennsylvania; Express, New York, N. Y,
and the Daily Bee, Boston Massachusetts, once
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 to the Patent Office WITH
paper containing this notice.
Jan 21-law3w 4tazy
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R 3 1ll
Change of Hours.

On and after Monday, 18th of January, the pas
senger and trains will be as follows:
Leave Washington at and 81 a. M, 8. and 5
p. M On Sundays at a. m. and p. m. The
trains leaving at z a. m. and p. M. connect at
the Relay House with trains going West, and
at Baltimore with those going East, and by these
only sold the through tickets to Philadelphia
and New York.
Leave Baltimore at and 81 a. M, 4.45 and 6.35
D. m. On Sundays at a. m. and As D. m.
The first and fourth trains each way will be Ex-
press Mail Trains, stopping only at Washington
Junction and Annapolis Junction.
T. H. PARSONS,
Jan % Agent.
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War Department.,
Bureau OF Typographical Engineers,

DECEMBER 90, 1852.
PROPOSALS will be received until and includ-
u ing the 10th day of February next, for the fol-
lowing articles required at the harbor of BurIings
ton, Vermont:
~ sticks so feet long, (foundation)
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FOR NoRFoLK-FARE REDUCED.

r La THE STEAMER OSCEOLA
esE7sSse5z5E 57z5 leaves Washington for the above
= place every Thursday at O'Clock
a. M Returning, leaves Norfolk every Friday at
O'Clock p. N. Passage and fare 81.
She touches going and returning at one river
and the usual landings on the Potomac.
JAMES MITCHELL,
Oct 2-du Captain.
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PARKERss FANCY STORE.

"A CARD.-Having just returned home with the
"A largest assortment Of useful and fancy articles
eyer opened in Washington city, we invite our
customers to look at our stock, az we can now af-
ford them ct twenty i've per cent less than former
prices, as we now import most of our best goods
direct. Our Extracts we can now afford to sell ut
fftY cents per bottle-former prices seventy five
Cents; our Gloves, Razors, and Razor Straps, and
shaving material, also are manufactured for our
trade, and need no praise from US, az the public
already know them. Our Toilette articles serfe-s
rally are unsurpassed, and our prices have been
greatly reduced. 81
PARKER'S Fancy and Perfumerys Store.
{ Dec under National Hotel 4
IIORSE.sHOE ROBINSON, AND swallow
II BARN.-By Hon. John r. Kennedy; new
illustrated editions.
For salem Washington BY
s. s.s TAYLOR & MAURxY. .s9
Dec Booksellers, near Ninth street.
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BOOK NOTICE.


LIBRARY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
August "a, 1852.
A LARGE NUMBER OF BOOKS belonging
IA to this; Office are yet out. The members Of
the House, and others having them in their pos
session, are respectfully requested to cause them
to be returned. JOHN A. PARKER
Librarian House of Representatives.
Aug 26-du
Y,HE ECLIPSE OF FAITH. or : Visit ,oa Re.
y igious Sceptic.
Epistles to the Corinthians; an ATTEMPT 10 convey
their spirit and Significance. By j. H. Thorn
sermons, ia the order OF a tweivemonth ByN.
L. Fsothingham
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
De; Bookstore near 9Th street
HAMPERS MACAZINE FOR DECEMBER
Al received at the Washington agency.
81 TAYLOR & MAURY,S
Dec Bookstore, near 9th street,
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JUVENILE BOOKS FROM EONDON.-Pic-
u lures from French History freside amuse
ment; engravings.
A Day Of Pleasure, by Harriet Myrtle; large
engravings by Browne. si
The Pleasures Of the Country, with large illus
trations by Gilbert.
Naughty Boys and Girls, with large coiored en-
cravings.
The Arabian Nights Entertainments; complete
il one volume with many engravings.
"A 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
engfavings.
Watts Divine and Moral Songs, with thirty
beautiful illustrations by Cope. IS 80
Also, email collection Of oolored ToygBooks,
imported from London and just received BY B
Dec 90 FRANCK TAYLOR, 8
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LlROM and after this date we shall offer our
e large and we'll assorted stock at first cost,
embracing not only summer goods, but also sta
pies and fancy articles of every descriptions such
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IPLENDID ENGLISH JUVENILE BOOKS for
-, Christmas s.
The Picture Pleasure Book; 500 pictures
The Village Queen, or Summer in 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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r OOK OUT FOR COLD wEATHHR.-
IL MORNING ROBES. We have on hand seye.
raj fine Turkish Robes, silk lined, which we will
sell ct under cost, as we are out of this line.
English Merinoand Cotton first quality Hall. hose
several dozen OF above articles will be sold to
get dof them, at any prices.
Merino, hne Lamb's-wool Undershirts and
Drawers, of the very best quality, will be sold at
considerably below the actual value, as we are no
longer dealing in this line.
Silk Cravats and Scarfs of the finest quality. Of
all coiors SOLD atany prices to get rid Of them.
We are no lpHger dealing in GSntlemen's Fur
nishing Goodsj therefore we offer the!baIance Of
our woollen stock at less than the actual cost
g T. BASTIANELLT & CO.
Importers Of Fancy Goods, Perfumsry Jewelry.
Dec under Browns Hotel
4 HISTORY OF THE DIVISION or. THE
IA Presbyterian Church in the United States of
America; byea Committee of the SYNOD Of Nav
York and New Jersey. a $3.50 e. :, ~ : -"
TheS Spirit World, or the caviller Answered. hv
Joet 81. Ross, Nj. D. -S-.9A - -
Letters to Millenarian; by Rev. Al. VIII. noaon
Stories Of Ancient Rome; BY F. w. Ricnrd. with
Illustrations. at Z - q 1>'s 49, - S4sA
This day received and for sale By
TAYLOR & MAURY.
-Nov 2 Booksellers: near 9th ST.
n CROMATIC OPERA GLASSES .-Wehsvs
"A received another lot Of superior Acronatic
Opera Glasses. quality warranted, prices low
!: {. BASTIANELLI & CO.
Dec Is = .S''9'y y
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M OTICE.-The general estimation long EN-.
IN joyedby the Perfumes issuing from the pre-.
misses Of LUBIN, having led to a variety of WORTH
less limitations and counterfeits, notwithstanding
the signature affixed to each label accompanying
the genuine article, M. FELIX PROT, proprietor
of the Establishment LUBIN, has the honor of in
forming his friends and the publictha he has now
substituted for his former labels one Of q wholly
different descriptions and that he has caused to be
manufactured for his envelopes description Of
paper presenting, in form Of a watermark, theseal
of his house.
b In order, therefore. to avoid deception he re-
spectfully begs them pay special attention to the
LABEL appended to such articles as bear the name
Of his house, and to entrust the execution Of their
prdersonly to dealers of respectabi1ty, address
them directly to his premises, No. So Rue Ste.
Anne, PARIS.
Opening to-day in extracts-Helitrope, Gera-
MUM, Musk, Winter Blossom, New mown Hay
Jockey Club, Mousgeline, Amber, &C., &C., &c.,
with all the other choice articles of the
PARKER,S
Fancy Perfumery and Comb Store. under the Ma
Monal Hotel. Nov S-1awS &
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1000 cords best cobble quarry stone, for crib
ballast :
Proposals for materials similar in quantities and
quality will be received at the same time for Dun
kirk, New York,
The contracts will require the delivery to be
made during the month Of May next The whole
to be delivered by the 31st of May.
Inspection Of materials will be made as delivered,
out not In less quantity than third of the whole
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 be
forfeited to the United States if the contractor
should tail In his contract, be paid to the con
tractor on the final fulfiment of his contract.
All materials will be at the risk of the contractor
until inspected and received by the United States
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.
The contractor to be subject, when he has ma
terias in sufficient quantity ready for delivery to
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 to
fulfil his obligations.
The War Department reserves to itself the right
reducing any of the quantities of bid as to bring
the aggregate amount, according to its judgment,
below the limit of appropriations.
Colonel Corps Typographical Enainae1a.
Dec l0-d12t&12tawtFeb 10 81
To be inserted in the Republic, Inteigencer,
and Union, Washington; Courier and Enquirer,
and Express, New York; Commercial Advertiser
Buffalo, New York; Advertiser, Detroit, Michigan;
Albany Register, Albany, New York; Erie Ca
zette, Erie, Pennsylvania, twelve times daily then
twice week until February 10.
GLOvEss GLOvEsy GLOVES.
= PARKER has now stock of Ladies' and
NJ. Genflemen's Kid and all kinds of Gloves. in
all colors and in all No. of Bajon's make, with our
stamp in them.
Combs Combs! Conabsi
A most beautiful assortment of Paris Shell and
Buffalo Dress Tuck Combs, English Horn, Buffalo
and shell dressing and ivory fine 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.funery! e,Junery! Pe1umeryt
Extracts from every flower that blossoms, at fifty
cents per bottle. Real German Cologne, yery fine
fresh cold Cream, Rose, Musk, Lows brown Wind
sor Washing Soaps.
ShGring Materials. a
In this line we have aken great pains to have at
all times Fresh SHAPING Cream and Military Shaving
Cakes. Indeed, in fhis department of our trade
generally, We particularly invite the attention of
gentlemen who shave themselves.
PARKER'S Fancy and. Perfume Store,
sf -1.<s..A ~ ~,