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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16
W. CoNANT, WIN. A. WALDRON, ID. SETsZEl
New Furniture Ware-ROOms.

NANT, RON & Co,
NAOuLD Re pecfulIy inform their fien Is and the
w public generally that they receiving, at
heir Furniture Ware. Rooms, Main ST.. doors
below the Norvcll House, their stock of Rose Wood.
Mahogany, Walnut. and other Furniture together with
great many article, in the way of House keeping that
useful well ornamental, b II have before
been introduced to ti, market. All OF which have been
selected from houses North enjoying the highest rePu-
u'ion for good and faithful work.
They have aso connected with their establishments
Manufacturing Department,
in Which they have engaged wokmen Of skiilnnd eApe'
reuce ant therefore prepared to lave mnde to OF
der, of good mn.erul, any piece OF furniture THU
IN y he ordered They would add that rney are pre-
pared offer greater Inducements to persons wanting
tpytng in tie way of FURNITURE, than has ever be-
been offered in this market. And they hope by as
suous attention 10 business and receive at easi
portion ol the public pat onoge.
CONANT. WALDRON & co.
y. B.-We would say 10 our cid friends and custom
tEat continue manufacture, at our old stand
Bridge ST. MI kinds Of T bueco M,ulds nnI til"
I'k", and we socitu continuance Of their iavors
marl3ts G, Co.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16
WATCH q JEwELRy ESTABLISHMENT
Geld and Silver Ware Mandatory.
ii. SILVERTuORN& CO,
Main St. Lypchburg, Va.


4 WE have Just received from the Mott cite:
"a a large supply OF Watches aud Jewclfy, which
t7k purchased in person aud We can therefore
warrant every article sold.
In the stock viii be found fine gold and silver lever
Watches from the enrst CHRONOMETbk, down 10
plain article all of which genuine and perhaps ia
best az sortnent ever opened IN this market
In the Jewelrv line will say that article can be
called for which arc able 70 offer.
LARGE AND wgIL SELECTED srOoK Of rentlemens
Vest and Fob Chains and Ladies Breast Pms and Ear
Rings, \ c, W u be found very attractive.
GoIp AND SILVER W ,RE--We invite special attcn
,ion also to our facilities in manufacturing Gold and
Silver War large assortment OF which - kept oon-
stanty on aSad and deserves the inspection oil all who
wish to purchase.
RrpAiRlsa.--Wa Jewclrs and all articles "f
Gold and Silver Ware repaired and improved or the
shortest notice.
Persons visiting = ypolhurg an desiring ans article
in our line will find their advantage 70 call and eK
anime the stock, Ne anxious To exhibit these
goods knowing that the superiority % our imPoitaons
and the unsurpasse lrkmanshp of ayr manufacturing
carrct be oxeeed.
NAV DTS
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16
New Drug Concern

x2rhe subscribers having associated themselves To-
NJ getlreT under the stye aud firm of II. Thompson
Ii & Co, and having purchased of Mr.. John p
Wright, Jr, his entire interest in the Arothccsry
and Drug business as formerly conducted by him,
under the supervision OF Dr. j. Il Thonpeon beg leave
that they intend continue the business in the
same house, where they receiving supplies
Of fresh DRuGs, MEDICINES, CHgMcALs. PAINTS OLs
GLASS, DYE-STuPFs &c;-al-5, complete assortment
Of Surgical Instruments Fancy Attcles, &c, &c,
bracing every sptiele usually kept in well regulated
Drug Store.
Particular attention will be paid prescriptions aud
medicines for families and all pharmaceutical
preparations made they appear in the medical Jour
mails
To Physicians the subscribers would merely stnte,
that members of the profession they feel the necessity
of selling such medicines only are known to be pure
and nnadUAe'ated.
They most respectfully solicit a continuance of the
liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon the busi
ness, and by guweariea efforts merit the conf
,denee of the public,
JAMES II. THOMPSON,tM. D.
ROBERT s. PAYNE, NJ. D.
l..
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16
TAKE NOTICE
ID q \ q u II | n c. S |"

IOilN w. SMITH having heea by common coanseut,
- President of he"Do Nothing S1ci,ty' Ia the past
ght months takes pleasure in Announcing to lis friends
and the public generally that b. urang"u.,"' made
with Messrs. w. W ctrN ich & Bro uf the IIashiag
ION ionse, h, has 'akrn charge OF tn Bi r. where he
"'' De pleased to them. aud b, the AID of the" pa,-
lie hopes 10 be abIs 10 DO Sometime, rrohta-
,ae pa sha always he supplied with ii . ncsi Ii ,nors
cigars ma lobncco that tho country affords snd ,va
tjv 20-IActs
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16
MISCELLANEOUS
For Rent.

FIsHE.u .eriber having made arrangements Ia enY'
the city, ishe. To rent the hau-e and lot where be-
nos I've. tr the remainder OF The year t"r terms APP
n, fo II y.eii. or Mr. Henry ]. Brown.
.., IN e. 1. WlNGFIELD-
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16

n A comfortable FANNY RESIDENCE With a
III garden attached. the residence OF MAJOR jas.
Garland, be had, for reasonable rent by catly up
plicat6n 10 either Of the undersigned
JAS. \. HAMMER,
WIN a. MILLER,
iaa 6.is -NM. c. HOILINS
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16
PIEDMONT WORKS. Lynchburg, Va.
RAILROAD CAR MANUFACTORY
"a = syss.,s 9 49, y

lNnESE WORKS hive been sci IN operation with
l all the latest Lupyorcd Machpvy for Wood and
Il IN work. and upon sculn commensurate with tho
.uit. Of the : outI and Wet FOR Car construction
More thnn hundred oil I'LL description have
IL % ma J. Mt these work. or the Virginia d. Tennessee
II, i Roud.
President aud Engineers of Rail Roads are respect
lilly nyt ID bestow thcr patronage, they may
ly upon tn wing their work fnshed in strict pance
~. thsIr own plans and NV ines; after the most
.oluye plans ri Gonsructon 1T prices satisfactory
southern ail-ItOads
W u. 10 longer be compelled - obtain tleir Cars from
the srth. subject large expense mud rick OF TRIMS
portht.n. GEO. q. CURLE Proprietor.
THE undersigned having Ind charge of the above
Works from thrir commencement, under the turner
Proprietor Maj. A Ellison Jr.; asks L. sny 10 the
Ra-Roud public that lac hns engaged with the present
Proprietor and will continue it, munng, meE hoping by
pi- long experience in Rad Iond works and
tenion Ia the work entrusted 10 him. merit the up
probation ind liberal patronage oi the public
a. NEfTLETON, Manager.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16
WANTED TO HIRE.-Tbe .ub.criOe1.

w wish to hire Con their work the Va. T. Tenn
-ssroad, in the Nountaa region of Va, number OF
strong and boys for which liberal hire will De paid
They have had long experience in the management II
aegroes, and themselves large owners. Hired
eroes will receive the treatmrn' in f"sTt
chat they give their own. Oae 0f H.
Lybchborg, any tine, till the 10Th Of January tho
Washington Hotel or at NcCorkle Simpson & mes,
Mcdaniel a. Hurts. They will also buy an,l
boys. dec IS dacts1 SCOTT g. ADAMS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16
Gather the Rosebud willie you may
Old Time is swiftly flying;
And that same flower that blooms to-day
To morrow npY be diving

Gather the Rosebud Willie you may.
Old Time is swiftly flying;
And that same flower that blooms to-day
To morrow may be dying
4 LII who desire of themselves family, or friends
n correct. highly finished, and UNFADlNG DA-
GUERREO1YPE LIKENESS, or one of those Ill
most breathing Stcreoscapc Pictures, should embrace
the present opportunity tas delays dangerous Of
calling ut the Gallery of MINNIS & CO. They have
II large anl beautiful assortment of Gold Lockets Pins,
Rings, Bracelets &c. with every styl of Case aud
Frame, in which to place Pictures any one OF which,
iIlel with Likeness taken in their inmitable style,
will once. make the most heautul-and at the same
time, tie most acknowledgement that can be ade.
aud one that will be treasured up sacred memento,
long after the loved doner shall have passed away.
They have in their possession every late and mpor
tam Improvement in Chemicals and Apparatus known
in art, and prepared take pictures ia every
style and warranted please. cali from the citizens
OF Lynchburg and surrounding country is respectfully
solicited, whether they may wish pictures not.
GALLERY in Lynchburg on Vain st , two doors from
Bridge st, adjoining the Store of DR.. Lymar Syc
amorn St, Petersburg, and Main ST. Richmond, Va.
G. w. MINIS.
sepsls Us. TANNER.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16

r., IN rssssss..s7 NJ TICE.-Ihe Ticket office of
sx.f s. = ,-sss---Ha2theV & I, Railroad Company,
Lynchburg will hereafter be closed always five minutes
before the departure the trains Passengers are
e-lcd 10 apply early at the flee and procure tickets
they will post ely be chargeden cents in addition
the regular eflue; they also requested
procure change. II, will be changed tor less
amount that s. 50. INO. E. McCRERY, 7. Agt
july l9-ls
IL All papers advertising for this Co. copy.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16
Summer Arrangement,
~ r. p
VA. d TENN. RAILROAD.
vncroaao3 Qnea1 aud Chappe of HOufs

an aud after Monday. April ID. IL, Expre, nil
~ and Passenger Team will leave Lyuohhurg daily,
trxcept Sundays nj A NJ. and arrive nj Big Spungai
l0I M,
Returning leave Big Spdug ai3 As Z. NJ. and ar
rive in Lyuchbsrt at 7. 7. N.
Stopping raeh way. only at Forest Go2ies Lontys,
l.ibctty. Oak Mulrn. Lisbon, Bulord's. Bou-ack'.
Gi.h's Mill Big Link, Salem. Dyar- Thomas and b.
Sp,ng. THOS. SHARP, Geu'l Supt.
mar 20 Il
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16

NOTICE
FENlE subscriber iatrd with him in hnsiress on
the ST day ofJuly 1884 MI. Jno. v Wheeler
7 business of the viii be cu6ductel un-
der the sly lea md firm of CEl RGE NJ. UCkER x
60 In making this change it, bu,inr-~ nke occn<ion
10 rturn thanks to my friends and the public Tor the
very liberal patronage kindly bestowed upon
whle alone aud beg, in behalf Of the concern,
the patronage which il wild be their highest aim de-
All persons having rlaims against will please pre-
Them Immediately for settlement, those nIebt-
ed i'll obge very much by coming forward and
Hing al their earliest possible convenience.
GEORGE NJ. RUCkER.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16
No. =, and Damaged PERUVIAN

~ GuANO.--Ne are receiving and have ia
OF of No. and damaged Guano, which we will sell at
cducc pIicus LEE 4 co,
sep II, Richmond.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16
SO,TIs-slBE RAILROAD
lsss NJ Il. !.

40 ~ ~ siil..'.. ...,;.s
4 PASSENGER TRAIN OF CARS leaves The u,
"A pot, in Fciel shntg ,,ty de,. Sunday excepted
att o'oioc., a. 81 an nrriva, M ui,c," at jhp in
tcrreotion ol the Richmond mud DuNiae Ha.-lto'd
nj - u'eockA. connecting by haJ Rund with Alcs.r
/. fiagg Cos Stage lirc nr Chu,uitr Clnt-I iaasr,
Halifax Court House. Donvtlr mud Greensboro. /.
aud arriving nj FuIWvile 1870, A Nj connecting
there with Mcssrs. tiugE Caldwell Co. Stage Line
lor Lynrhburg.
Rclurniue. ihe t1iin leaves lruyillc /, =. Nj,
n BarkeN.ilr at "a T. N. aui,inE ~ Petersburg it
time Ion The Trains ga.re Noah Snlth. connecting
every Tuesday aud lua7y naih flr APpamultaN Rail
Rondwih the sph udfi slea n,hips Roaooke mud Jnmr
t'wh tor NV York vlar 'on,c CITY Punt nj ~ NJ.
mud every "Wednesday ~ IN townships i.I Phln"lpliu
which l"yr Nity Point n the same hour.
L ssorgers prcierrtng 70 Petersburg III"
night, take thc ulurni, TN N.aIIt ~ IA 4 N.
the James River boels Ton Old Ht. AlaIh onl Balti
more ut 8 a. NJ thr H. 'he oeb at oo ilok
A N.
Arrangements have been made hy which through tick
els between The following poilts noY be procured al
the nnexed mites:
between rcicrsbug aud Lynehhar., through in
hutcoa hours, ---.- .#---..---- 1890. = ul
between Poiershure aud the Sweet Sulphur
Springs, through intwo dave, 49,. -----.- "a
/, tween Petersburg and " HE Sulphur y + nes,
through in days.. 49,. $500. 10 "a
Between Petersburg = Dansre, through ia tWen
Between Petersburg Gtrc shore y G, thu
Between Petersburg aud Salisbury. y . tb.uuft
inthree day s..----.-.# T.
between pctc, sburg aud Charlotte. $500.
\ freight train leaves the p"Irrshurg Depot every
Monday "Wednesday and tuiay morning mt =, a. M.und
returns the snme days ANY person wishing 10 see tho
rites # hei - -, at,.n freight Thy calling ON
| the Agent f.p#i-pta. =
dcc3a, e.J.WALL Supt
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16

yAaxl OPPOSITION LINE-Leaves Nor
1919 veil House daily at 7, A. for Peters
burg ard Richmond. Returning, leaves Appomatiox
Depot after arrival ofthe cars, and Lynrhburg by B.
p. N. Fl 81 THE PROP
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16
otflcr Va. \ Tenn. RAiL.RoAp Co.

Lynrhburg Sept 20. 1888.
From intimate acquaintance with Mr.. Geo q.
Gnro. feel confident TINT the Picdi1 III or s,undrr
his nungrmcnt will fully minimum its reputation
making Ruil. Road Cars we'll in any and all
hrunrhrs or mrchuicnl Operations.
JND. ROBIN MCDANIEL, President
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16
Ilardware.--Fall Importation, 1854!
Pr. MOOREN Co,

Importers and Uhoiesale DeaierS in FOREIGN
and DOMESTIC HiRDU4RE,
No "a peaIl st, opposite Mr. II. w Frys,
Richmond, Va,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16

"A, To n y.eii. or Mr. Henry !. Broan.
soy lis Ct. WlNGttELD-
Jehu Williams,
DEALER IN WATCHES, JEWELKl,
SILVER AND PLATED WARE
IlAS iu-t returned from the Moth with A,
/ very extensive as-nrtmeHt ~ - abo'e ~
articles and j. now opening, door below the I'LL
Starn 81 Juo. Mcen. n large stock Of Gold s-s~~
and SILVER Lagcr Watches from sumo OF the hrs, n'snu-
factories in Europe-snne at which will be warrLhtei
10 keep good time fni twn yeats.
Also "A splendid assortment oi JEW LRf, consisting
in part oi Genilemens Fine Gold Fob.F aud G, AZ
Chains Seals, Keys and Brooches. n Yer, grea, Va
nety ol Ladies Breast Pins Ear Rings, CuH Pms in
gee Rings aud Bracelets, und endless variety u othet
articles that - i'll flcuse.
silver and Plated Ware,
Such N Silg"r Goblct., Cups mud Mugs; fsbc, De
srrt aud Tea Spoons; Sugar longs aud Sihu-, Tea
Straincr. Salt and Mustard SPOONS, Tnbe and Desert
Eurks.
ALBATER Table, Desert aud Ten Spoons; do Fork
aud Butter Knives Cake and Gard Baskets, ,e IN
Plated and Brtania Castors,Silysr fuit Knives 10
Cu<e Knives. Silver Penrl ana ortoise Smell Cal Ca
-r.: Port Monies &c aud every kind Of articles usGn
ly kept in Jewellers Store, which, Offer to my inchds
md old Customers with the thu II sell
is low and favorable terms, any IN the ftate
md hope have the pleasure p speedy Gull, uld ex
anime Tor themselves and test the truth OF the above
serton.
t-Y- Watches and Jewclry repaired at shoIt notice
aud moderate TERMS and highest price given ior old
Silver.
oct Gts JEi1U WILLIAMS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16
GAS FITTING.

TAM fully rreesred TO introduce Gas Pipe into Stores.
Dwellings, OF Factories al the shortest notice. Hav
ing had several years experience in the business my
YORK nav be relied periec, Lam ready - give
estimates any time Will also furnish siesm-Pipe
JAMES cJELAND,
Praet cal Gas Filter Man ~,
Wilson & Franklin's old stand up stair.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16

Having terminated our legal controversy with th HaNo IT.
license his invention trfo not the
slightest claim that machines infringe other patent
The right 10 the machines which have sold and shall
hereafter sell is unquestionhhle.
We distinct patents Sewing Machines, covering all
the nice points Of the invention and all the machines Of other
manufacturers Infringe OF them our parnt
the spring whereby the cloth &C. held 10 the feeding
apparatus yielding innVed by all the machines
oered In the market Those who buy the inferior and p
ratieal machines, hereby distinctly apprc that shall
compel them pay for the privilege Of using thom.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16

RECEIVING AND ON HAND,
- BBLS Smarts G, Sugar,
- IS Ground. Clarified & Crushed Do.
20 hoxcs I.nnf Sugar,
10 bhls N. o. Moasses.
10 binds. Z r. do,
100 bags Rio Coffee
50 " Lnguim do,
10 Prime old Java do,
SO boxes Adumanlinc and Sperm Candles.
Large lot of Glover Orchard. Grass aud Timothy Seed.
Call soon we selling rheap
l. 1 - Z.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16
MISCELLANEOUS
GAS. GAs.! CASH.

DERsoNS wishing their houses fitted for burning
L Gas will find some strong Inducements Uttered by
applying to The subscriber. have good worknen and
super Tor stock OF materials. A. q bAhNEf
n. B.--An orders Tor fitting up Tobacco fncfories
received within sixty days, payment will %; be required
befo e the Isl Of June. 1855
r-its
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16

The Immense Superiority

Of Singers Sewing Machines has been completely estabd
They universal appicatouthe machine doing all
kinds OF doing perfectly They only superior
In contTivaneo but uneuad In mechanical finish They
form all work required and CONTINUE too without getting out
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16
Singers Sewing Machines.


hich are the ouiy Sewing Machines Of any utility viii
w he used without MAKING THE OWNER LlABLE
SUIT for patented privileges, sun sold
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16

iune 30 HATCHER LOCKWOOD n co.
MONEY WANTED

vi mo in Cash BiAs, which hay been stand
ng open on my Books much longer than is agreeable
convenient these night times This ID notiy all per-
owing such bid of long standing, due
me that. without exception payment will be enforced
after the st October. b. 4. SAOkE TT.
LIS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16
HOUSE &LoTFoR RENT.

~ Ricbreraw' ae aud Buchanan Reco,lor
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-16
Machines to Sew with a Single Thread

which by ample trials have been proved superior TO ali others for
stitching linen and all thin bsaso for sewing leather
either with thread sk-and for quilting Innings We
also prepared exhibit aud sell emhnderug machines
ducng entirely and beautiful resuL Machines Of
both shuttle and single thread may he Ind for small
difference In These found 10 ho popular Ma
chimes for hat binding stitching carpet hay handles and 9th
peculiar work, will h. supplied at short notice
Machine NeeiesSk Twist spnas rrce Gor Linen Thread
ether articles with Sewing Machines hand
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-04-20
4 .GENCY AT wAsHINGTON.--To

! 4 GENCY AT WASHINGTON N.--To
N Claimants--FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues to undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government;
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
halEpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for Communication, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c. of soldiers, sailors and marines; well those
against the State Of Virginia, the United States
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
Decd any business before Congress orthe public of
ices which may require the aid of agent attor
ney.s His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr. A. Dickins is known to most of those who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd (m)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-04-20
rAzETEER oFTHE UNITED

NJ .States.--A new and complete Gazetteer OF
the United States, giving full and comprehen-
sive view Of the present condition. industry and
resources of the American Confederacy, embrace
ing also important Typographical and historical in
formation, from recent and original resources, TO-
gethcr with the results Of the census of 1850, and
population and statistics in many cases 10 1853,
by Thomas Baldwin and ]. Thomas ID. ID.
N. B-This work contains at least ten thousand
names Of places not found in any other book OF
the kind and presents large amount of new and
valuable matter unattainabe in any other source.
This new matter is all Of recent character, and
in many instances embraces statistics and popula-
ton to 1863, obtained since the census was taken.
This gives il inesimable value over every other
work Of the kind in existence. Just received and
for sale at r.. FARNHAM'S,
Corner Of l1th street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-04-20

ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
NJ most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution Of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting of houses and general collecting bus
ness he will also furnish parties at distancs
with such information as they may desire from
the seat Of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. c. Dobbin Secretary of the Navy
Hon. ]. Davis, Secretary Of Var.
N. Callan, esq, President Of the Board Of Com
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, attorney at La,c.
James III. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddal, State Department.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Ian Tiff 4,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-04-20
TO CONTRACTORS.

OFrIcK OF COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC BUILDINGs,
February 81, 1854.
nROPOSALS will be received in this Office
until Saturday, the 22d of April next, at 8
O'Clock, p. M, for grading and graveling so much
of Maryland avenue, between Seventh street and
the Potomac bridge, as is not now graded and
gravelled as may be directed by the Commission
er Of Public Buildings.
The work is 10 be of the best character, and to
be done to the acceptance of the Commissioner,
or such person as he may appoint to inspect il;
and all that is to be done must be done by the
1st day of October next.
The gravelling must be at least twelve inches
in depth at the centre of the street, tapering off
gradually to six inches in depth at the sides. Sc
curity will be required for the faithful perform
ance Of the work. Any surplus earth from the
grading must be deposited at such place within
reasonable distance, as the Commissioner shall
designate.
Proposefs will state the price per cubic yard
for the grading, and per superficial yard for the
gravelling, including gravel and all materials.
B. B. FRENCH,
Commissioner OF Public Buildings.