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Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25

CAtD.
To sis Ladies Of Woshii igton, Gsovssovn, Aier-
HENRY wEIRMA, >-dies, mis.e., and
Ii children's French tocs ar "a by the IN
dersigned, on 18th street just above orcoran a.
Riggs Banking House n his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
variety Of ladies', misses, apd childrens French
gaiter walking shoes white and black satin CATERS,
slippers, &c., made to order by II. Weirnan, OF
Philadelphia Of the best French gaiter materials,
and in the latest Parisiah styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as" slop-shop shoes !" being all custom
work, Of superior workmanship, and warranted to
give perfect satisfaction
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy, VIII consult theif interest by giving me a
call, and examine for themselves.
G. WE1RMAN,
18th street. Just above Corcoran & Riggs's
Nov. 9-1yeo. (m) Banking Hou,e
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ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD

The cheapest, most comfortable, and expedi-
ti0us route to the White Sulphur Springs,
passing the Alum, Warm, and Hot Springs.
r.. .EEa ARRANGEMENTS having
Ax4R~kN@ been made with the owners of the
new and splendid steamer GEORGE PAGE to
run between Alexandria and Washington, a dis
tance of six miles, in connexion with the trains
on this road and the Washington railroads the fol-
lowing schedule will take effect on and after
Thursday, June l, 1854:
A train from Alexandra TO Gordonsve, and
intermediate stations, will leave the depot corner
of Duke and Henry streets, at 7 O'Clock, a.. m.
on the arrival OF the Boat from Washington giving
ample time for Breakfast on board arriving at
Gordonsvile at half past 10 o'clock, connect
ing nj that point with the trains on the Virginia
Central railroad 10 Richmond, Charlottesville, and
Staunton.
A train from Gordonsville TO Alexandra, and in
termedate stations, will leave Gor6onsville al
III o'clock, on the arrival of the cars on the Vir-
ginia Central road, arriving at Alexandria at half
past O'Clock, thus allowing time to connect with
the trains leaving Washington city for the NORTH
and for dinner on board the boat.
A train from Alexandria to Warrenton and in
termedate stations will leave Alexandra daily
Sunday excepted at O'Clock, p. M, arriving at
Warrenton 81 o'clock, p. IN.
On Sunday will leave at o'clock, a. m.
Train from Warrenton TO Alexandria and inter-
mediate stations will leave Warreuton daily Sun
day cepted) at quarter before o'clock, a. m.
arriving at Alexandria at haEpast O'Clock, a. m
On Sunday will leave at quarter past l2 O'Clock,
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l POCALYPTIC sKETCHEs.-Ien eni,

A POCALYPTIC sKETCHEs.-Lecture
"A. on the Book Of Revelation, by the Rev. John
Cumming, ID. d.; IS cents.
Benedictions, or the Blessed Life, by the Rev.
J. Cumming, ID. d.; IS cents.
School Books and School Requisites at the low
est price, for sale at the bookstore of
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
On 7th street, near Odd Fellows Hall.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25

OVERLAND AND FOREIGN CORREs-
~ pondence Taylor & Maury have just i'm.
ported small lot OF the celebrated Overland and
Foreign Correspondence Pepper, which will be
found OF an unusually fine quality.
Book and Stationery Store,
MAJ near 9th stro~t.
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BRANCH OF sTATIONERs HALL,
Nos. ia and l76 Pearl areet, Ne1 York.

n NOLLINS, BOVINE q CO.., Importers OF
" foreign and dealers in domestic stationery
are now offering one OF the largest and best Sc
lected stocks 10 the trade that be found in this
market Our stock comprises all the various
styles and qualities wanted in the United States
and Canadas, consisting OF bath post, plain and
gih edge; plain gilt and embossed note; cap, let
ter commercial note, commercial packet, and folio
post; fiat cap, DENY, medium royal, sup. royal
American and English drawing papers plain, EN-
bossed, and colored cards card, perforated, Bris
tol, bonnet, and straw boards blank, pass, and
memorandum books, Of every variety; fancy, mar
bic, and colored papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and stee
pens, cutlery, &c, with endless assortment OF
ststioners' goods and envelopes Of every descrip-
tion. COLLINS, BOVINE a. co.
11th u doors north of Penn. avenue.
Oct. A+lYs lml
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EDwARD LYCETT, Sem, Book Binder,
L Potomac Hall, corner of Eleventh-street and
Maryland avenue, over Clarke's Drug store, Wash
ington, d. @.
Every style OF book kbinding executed, either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy colors
calf
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound.
Mr.. LYcETT respectfully suggests to his friends
that while much has been done TO transmit family
records, little care has been taken TO preserve pa
rental likenesses. lie takos this method 10 inform
his friends, and those desrous Of perpetuatng per-
sonsl remembrances, that daguerreotypc like
nesses can be inlsid ON the inside covers of fsmi.
B bibles, presentation-books, or keepsakes, speci-
mems OF which can be seen at lns bindery, or he
can be addressed by letter, whichwiIl be promptly
attended 10. fsif
Mar 12--meod (m)
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ExAMPLEs OF MACHINERY AND

TXAMPLES OF MACHINERY AND
IL Mill-work-Being plans, sections, and eleva-
ton OF works in several departments of Machine
ry, Mill-work, and General Engineering, with de-
criptons oftheir construction, action and practical
application 10 various branches of industry.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore Of
X. FARNHAM
Corner Of fllth ST. and Penn. avenue.
May IL
DENSION LAWS.-The last edition, COM
Il piled by the Commissioner of Pensions in
lo49. In addition, tie resolutions, laws and ordi-
nances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay TO Of
6cers Of the line and the staff OF the army the hos
pital department, and medical staff, and OF the
quartermasters department; halfpay of the line
under the resolve of October 21st, 17S0; under
other resolutions TO officers TO officers OF themed-
ical department and medical staff, chaplains; and
commutaiion pay unde the resolution of March
22d, 1888; together withthe names ofthe officers
Of the continental line ohe army in all the States
who served to the endof the war, and acquired
the right OF commutatioi pay; with the names OF
officers killed in battle or who died in service.
Price 81 sent postage fee TO any part of the Uni
ted States. For sale at
TAYLOR & MURYS Bookstore,
Feb IA Near Ninth street.
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THROUGH TICKETS.

*Passengers for Luray, and New Market will
take the train leaving Alexandra at 7 o'clock
a. m, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays,
connecting with the stages at Culpeper Court
House.
*Passengers for Lynchburg will take the train
leaving Alexandra at o'clock, "a. m, on Mon
days Wednesdays and Fridays, connecting with
the stages at Charlottesville.
II Passengers for the White Sulphur Springs
will take the train leaving Alexandria daily con-
Meeting with the stages at Staunton.
Freight trains running daily, Sundays ex-
cepted. Per order: w. b. BROCKETT,
June l-tf Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25

A UTOBiOCRAPHY OF A JOURNEY
IA man Printer-The Workingman's Way in
the World, being the Autobiography ofa Journey
man Printer.
Classic and Historic Patriots by James Bruce.
just published and for sale at
TAYLOR az MAURYS
Feb 2o Bookstore, near 9th street
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June s Corner OF Penn. avenue and il,h St

GREECE AND THE GOLDEN HORN,
" by Stephen Olin, ID. ID.
The Parsh-Side, by the Clerk Of the Parish OF
Edgefeld.
First Lessons in Gentleness and Truth, by Aunt
Alice.
The Home of the Mutineers on Picairns
Island.
Cummings Lectures on the PARALLELS and Mi
racles.
Fern Leaves from Fanny's Portfolio, second
series.
A very large and fine assortment of Stationery,
Just received and for sale at low prices by
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
June 7--3t Seventh street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25

DUssO-TURKIsH CAMPAIGNS, by
IN Colchesney, RIA.
The Whimsical Woman by Emile r. Carlen.
Crystalline, by r. w. Shelton, A. M.
The Myrtle Wreath, by Minnie Myrtle.
Melbourne Of the Chincha Islands, by George
w. Peck.
Modern Necromsncy, by the Rev DR. Boiler.
On sale al TAYLOR a. MAURYS
Msu Bookstore. near OH :,
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25
d ARTLETT's AMERICAN EXPLOR-

ID ARTLETT'S AMERICAN EXPLOR-
I'D Ing Expedition,-Personal narrative of ex-
plorations and incident, in Texas New Mexico,
California, Sonora, and Chihuahua, by J. r. Bart
lett, United States Commissioner during that pc
riod, in two volumes, with maps and Illustrations.
The Hive OF the Bee Hunter, repository OF
Sketches, including peculiar American character,
scenery, and rural sports, by T. b. Thorpe author
of Tenn Owen, the Bee Hunters, &c, illustrated
by sketches from nature.
Farmngdale, novel, by Caroline Thomas.
Our Parish, or annals of Pastor aud People.
Just received and for sale by
X. FARNHAM
June S Corner OF Penn. avenne and Lib 81
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25
EANNY FERNS NEW BOOK.-second

NANNY FERNS NEW BOOK.-SecOnd
IL series of Fern Leaves, composed Of entirely
new matter. This second offering of her Leaves
is decidedly superior TO anything which has y-t
issued from her spirited pen.
Lady Bulwer's new book, Behind the Scene.
This work is very brilliant and wonderful ability is
displayed in almost every page.
The Dodd Family, one of Levers funniest speci-
mems Of inimitable humor and satire.
Graham's Magazines for June.
All the New Books and Magazines received as
fast as published, and for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Building, corner Al street and Penn.
Nav 30--3t avenue.
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Sep 21-dtn
A FRICA AND THE AMERICANFLAc,

A FRICA AND THE CANFLAC,
"A by Commander Andrew II. Foote, u. s.
Navy, commanding United States brig Perry on
the coast Of Africa.
Alone, by Marion Harland, author Of Robert
Remer's Letters, Kate Harper, &c.
Cornne, or Italy, by Madame de Stael.
Field Book for Railroad Engineers containing
Formulas for laying Curves, determining Frog
Angles, Leveling, calculating earth work, &c,
together with Tables of Radii, Ordinaies, Loga-
rithmic and Natural Sines, Tangents, &C., by
John B. Hench, A. NJ, Civil Engineer.
Just received, and for sale at the bookstore Of
r. FARNHAM,
May IL Corner Of 11th st. and Pa. avenue.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25

FERN LEAVES, FROM FANNY'S
I Portfolio, second series.
Life in Abyssinia, by Mansfield Parkyns.
American Fruit Growers Guide, by F. R. Ell
lott.
Lectures on Pulmonary Consumption, by The.
ophius Thompson, M. d., F. r. S.
Alone, by Marion Harland
Theological Essays, two vols4 by Thomas De
Qnincey.
Pocket Book of Mechanics and Engineering, by
j. w. Nystrom, c. E.
Chemistry of Common Lite No. 2, by Johnston.
Just received at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
MAY 3l--3t Bookstore near 9th 81
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25

IyOR sALE.--severaI fine building Lots
IL In Square 270. Tnquire Of Mr.. ID. w. spsIs
ing, between 9th and 10th streets.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25

HARPER'S MAGAZINE for June, at
Ill SIIlLLINGTON'S Bookstore.
Fanny Ferns new book, second serias of her
Leaves.
Reginald Lyle, by Miss Pardoe.
Rival Beauties, or Love and Diplomacy.
Knckerbocker Magazine, Tor June.
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer.
Dickenss Household Words, for June.
All the new books and magazines received as
fast as published, and for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Building, corner AZ street
June 3--3t and Penn. avenue
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring 10 obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested to communi-
cate directly with the editor of the PEOPLES jour
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
Patent business of every description promptly at
tended to. Persons wishing for information rela-
tive to patents inventions, may at all times con-
suit the undersigned, 1cltholu charge, either per-
sonaly at his Office, or by letter. To those living
at distance, he would state, that all the needful
steps necessary TO secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, just well if the party were
present. All consultations and business strictly
confidential Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States, model of the inven-
ton is always necessary. In size il should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor Of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &c,
No. S6 Nassau street, New York.
Nov. 23-#
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DRosPECTUs or DE BOWS RE-

l. VIEW, volumes XIV and XIV, adapted pri
marily TO the southern and western States OF the
Union, including statistics Of foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly in
New Orleans, at 50 per annum, in advance.
gs- A few complete sets of the work, thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely 600 TO ESQ pages
are for sale at the Office, New Orleans deliverable
in any ofthe large cities or towns. Sep 7-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25

CCHOOL BOOKS OF ALL THE KINDS
- used in the District, blank books for compo-
stion pens, ink, states, and everything requisite
for the schoolroom, for sale at low prices,,by
GRAY a. BALLANTYNE
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25

T'HE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, deyo-
u ted to Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly at l2s Fulton street, N. Y, (Sun
BuildingsJ by Mum & Co.
Terms: 81 year; 81 in advance, and the re-
msinder in six months.
Sep. ~
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MisftIlantpus.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.

~ ~ Nv ~ ~ q " ~ ~ "A ~
A N Illustrated Record Of Agriculture, Nc
IN chanics, Science, and Useful Knowledge,
published monthly, by ALFRED L. BEACH, No.
So Nassau street, New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent by Mall to any part oft the United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages Of letter
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
Profusely Illustrated with Engravings
Farmers, mechanics, inventors manufacturers,
and people ofevery profession, will find in the Pro
PIES JOURNAL repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited to their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, ffy cents polums.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
office stamps, or bills, at the risk of the publisher
The name OF the post Office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired TO be sent, should be
plainly acrittsn Address postage paid,
ALFRED E. BEACH,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York City.
Va Two volumes are published annually
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
sale. Single copies 10 cents each, to be had at
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country,
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25

IN LINGTONS Bookstore
The Dodd Family, by Charles Lever, author OF
Charles O'Maey.
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer Lytton.
The Lamplighter, one of the most fascinating
books ever written.
Everything in the Book, Newspaper, and Sta
tionery line for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S
Bookstore, Odeon Building, corner 4l
May 23-3t street and Pa avenue
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25

IfCONOMY, Neatncss, and PunctuaIity
IL combined in the production Of shirts. ste
VEINS, Browns Hotel, takes the measure and
warrants his shirts only t, but TO be OF good
quality and style. Gentlemen annoyed with = bad
fitting shirt be suited by leaving their orders
at STEVENS'S
June f--3tif Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25

~ the Metropolis, Bank of Washington, and
Patriotic Bank Blank Notes and Bills of Exchange,
for sale by w. G. ZANTZINGER,
Statoners' Hall, adjoining Irving Hotel.
Nav 21-3tif
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25

ENT,s SUMMER UNDER-GAR-
VI ments, of SILK, Gauze Mcrino, Gauxe Cot.
ton, Lisle Thread, &c., large supply just re.
ceived at LANES
Gents Furnishing Store, Pa. sv, near ~ st.
May 3-eod2wif Qnt., Star1
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JULES BONNET,

n ENTLEMEN,s HOsIERY--of SIX,
" Lisle Thread, white and brown Cotton, fancy
and striped ditto full and varied assortment
just received at LANES
Gents Furnishing Store, Pa. sv., near A. ct.
May 5--eod2wif (Int Starr
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MisIeIIana0as.
DR. nnoR.E,s

INVIG GORATING CORDIAL,
A Phenomenon in Medicine.--HeaIth Re
stored and Life Lengthened, by DIR. BIorse's
Invigorating Elixir or Cordial.
The Empire County argus., 1854-10-21

Sec. g. And be further enacted, That such register,
upon the receipt of such instructions shall give notice by
vicinity of the said lands of his readiness to receive ppica-
tons of claimants to which notice shall be attached the in
structons of the said Commissioner.
SEC. And be further enacted, That such commission
shall meet Immediately after the time for filing such
claims and shall hold their sessions at the town of Vncen-
mes. They shall have power compel the attendance of
witnesses administer all necessary oahs and to hear and
decide in summary all matters respecting such claims
Minutes of the proceedings, decisions. meetings, and ad-
journmens of the said board shall be regularly entered by
the register in book kept for that purpose together with
the evidence adduced in each particular case upon which
their decisions may have been made.
SEC Aaid be 1t further enacted That every claimant
to any tract of land granted any part, subdivision
thereof who produce to such commissioners regular
chain of title from the original conrmee himself who
show to their satisfaction continuous and connected
possession in himself and those under whom he claims for
period of twenty years or more next preceding the filing
OF his claim or show such claim title wonld in
the courts Of Indiana bar action eectment such ca
mant shall be confirmed in his title.
SEC 8. And be further enacted That said commits
siones shall before the first day of September egh
teen hundred and vve transmit to the Commissioner Of
the General Land Office transcript of their decisions in
favor of claimants which shall contain fair statement of
the evidence which each respective claim is founded
and also transcript of their decisions against claimants
with like statement of the evidence and the
rejection.
SEC And be further enacted That the Commissioner
of the General Land Office upon the receipt of such tran
script shall issue patent to each claimant confirmed in
his title by the said commissioners and where any such
claims have been rejected the said Commissioner. upon ap
picaton of the proper shall have power to .evse
such decisions of the said board and may if in his opinion
the evidence warrants it, such decision and issue
patent therefore to such claimant ProUided That this
right to revise shall not extend to those claims rejected
where the lands have been confirmed by the said board
to other claimant: And prorided further, That the
patents so issued shall only be REIMBURSEMENT of the title
of the United States. and shall not be construed into
abridgment of the rights of third persons.
SEC And be further enacted That the commissioner
appointed by the President shall receive compensation of
eight dollars per day. for each and day he may be
gagged in the discharge of the duties imposed by this act
and the register and receiver shall receive such conpensa
creou of the Commissioner of tho General Land Office
SEC 8 And be fioth9 enacted. That it shall be the
duty of the Commissioner of the General Land Office
prescribe such rules and regulations may be necessary
give full effect to the provisions of this act.
Approved July 81, 1854.
The Empire County argus., 1854-10-21

The FIRST COMMERCIAL News FROM JAPAN.-It
will be recollected that some two or three months
ago, Immediately after the receipt of the news of
the success of Commodore Perry at Japan Mr.
Silas E. Burroughs, one of our prominent mer-
chants fitted out one of his ships, (the LADY
Pierce,) and having laid in cargo Of presents set
sail for Jeddo. By the Joven Jdhap, from Hong
kong, at which post the Lady Pierce arrived just
one day befo,e the selling of the former, though
the arrival is not reported, advces have been re-
ceived from Mr.. Burroughs which give very fiat
tering account of his reception. From letter
received by gentleman in this city, we are per.
mitted to make the following extract Full advices
are expected by the Stephen Baldwin, which was
to sail two days after the Joven Jdhap.
"Hongkong, August Is, 1854.
Dear ---: We arrived here yesterday, in
twenty days from Japan, all well, and have made
one of the most successful visits that country on
record. We received more courtesy, attention and
hopitality, without guns and fighting men, than
Com. Perrys squadron with their force | did as
pleased in Jeddo, being without any restriction and
have received from the Emperor great variety of
beautiful presents. They were perfectly amazed
and charmed at my having brought to the country
the shipwrecked japanese Du-zo no-skee, who Is
the first one of that people returned from for
eign lands The Japanese Com. Perry took with
him were not received, and all of the American
officers were of the opinion that none would be al
lowed to return When related our visit, and the
reception of Du-zono-skee, and all the honors ex-
tended to me, they were surprised.
You can have no idea of the reception-there
were near 5000 in, on and alongside the Lady
Pierce at time. All did as they pleased, and all
conducted themselves with the greatest proprety
The japanese said they were much more pleased
with my visit than that of Com. Perry, who had
too many guns. They were poor-they had no
guns-and did not like to see them in Japan. They
said the Emperor ordered that should have ALL in
every way, that Com. Perry received No guard
was placed on the Lady Pierce, or restrictions on
me, and landed when and where I pleased."-
Herald. ~
The Empire County argus., 1854-10-21
TPublic, No. 53.1

AN ACT supplementary to act entitled "An act to
thorze notares public to take and certify oaths, arma
tions and Acknowledgements in certain cases"
BE enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives.
# the United Scates of 4ner,ca IN Congress assembled
That all the powers and authority conferred in and by the
above recited act approved September sixteenth eighteen
hundred and fifty upon notaries publcn the States and
Territories be and the hereby vested in notaes
public within the District of Columbia.
Sec. 2 And be further enacted, That notaries public
be and they hereby authorized to take deposons and
do such other in relation evidence to be used in the
courts of the United States, in the and with
the same effect commissioners to take
OF bail and aidavts may now lawfully take or do.
Approved July 20, 1854.
The Empire County argus., 1854-10-21
[Public, No. 49.1

AN ACT making appropriations for the payment of inva
lid and other pensions of the United States for the year
ending the hireth of June, thousand eight hundred
and ffty-fve.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives.
of the United States Of america Congress assembled
That the following sums be, and the hereby APP
proprated of any money in the treasury oheru sc
appropriated for the payment of pensions for the year
ding the hireth of June, thousand eight hundred and
ffty-fve:
For invalid PENSIONS under various acs three hundred
and twelve thousand five hundred dollars
For pensions widows and orphans under acts of the
fourth of july thousand eight hundred and thirtysx
and twentyfrst of july thousand eight hundred and
forty-eight ninety-six thousand dollars;
For pensions to widows under acts of the seventh of July
Thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight third of
March, thousand eight hundred and ortythree and
seventeenth of une thousand eight hundred and 70
four, ten thousand dollars
For pensions to widows under the acts of the second of
February thousand eight hundred and forty eight and
twentynnth Ofuy, thousand eight hundred and forty
eight, ffty-sx thousand dollars
For pensions and half pay to widows and orphans under
act of the third of February, thousand eight hundred
and fifty three three hundred and sevenysx thousand
hundred dollars.
Approved July a. 1854.