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The Legislature Of Illinois.

CHICAGO, Jan. 10. - The Governor
issued proclamation yesterday, conven-
ing the General Assembly for THURSDAY.
the 9th of February. The subjects to be
submitted are the districting the State
into Senatorial and Representative DIS.
tricts; to prevent Eastern manufacturers
and jobbers from selling their stocks By
samples; to authorize counties to borrow
money, and issue bonds, for the erection
of public buildings; to pass a law con.
solidating railroads in the State with
those in other States, and to make mutual
interests of the same; and other local
interest.
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HS- WHY HAVE We TWO EYES THAT WAS the
question which Mr.. NHEArsroNs entrapped nature
iato answering. in the Lew theory of vision. In
June, 1853, Prof WEEATsToNE detailed the true
theory OF elnocular VISION together with descrip-
ton an diagram of his illustrative apparatus. which
ne hrst called the STEREoscoPE. CATER two Greek
words, meaning Solids. see,O for which, in Is4O
ne was awarded the RoysI Medal. Its pract: cal
has been applied to Daguerreotypes WUITEIIURST
has introduced some valuable improvements in the
angles and also in the cooring by which they super
sede any thlng we have yet seen in Photography We
ADVISE all who have not seen them to cali at his Gal
iery, over the store of Duvall Bro, near four and
aclaW street - -
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nov 2-1awts&ds
BY j. c. Mcguire. Auetton..r

[ xoNERNMENT SALE OF ARTICLES remaining
~ on baud from the repairs of the Presidents
!iouse.-On MONDAY morning, the 10th instant ut
III O'Clock, on the ground between the Presidents
House and Navy Department shall sell lot of ar.
ucles no longer needed at the Presidents House.
comprising
Pannelled Bulkhead and Archways, with glass doors
and rash, in good order
Lot OF panaelled Work, Doors, Sash, Shutters
Lot OF old N. G. Lumber, suitable for fencing
Lot OF Iron and Lead Pipe. Registers, old Brick
Lot OF " hite Marble and Blue Stone Hearths
Lot Of Italian White Statuary Mautes, part of which
are in good order and very valuable
Lot OF dark Marble Mantes, partly broken
Together with miscellaneous collection of Lumber
number of Bronze and Gilt Parlor Brackets
Two large marble-top Side Tables
Hall and Office Stoves brass mounted
Crates. Androns, Tenders, Shovels and longs, Fire
Stands, &c.
Lot of Russia Iron Stovepipe and Fireboards Sheet
Ziuc, Tin Screens, Blowers
Lot OF Bedsteads, Carpets, Oi!cloth, Straw Mating
&c.
Terms cash, in specie.
JAS. C. MCGUIRE,
Jan I'D Auctioneer.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
BIZ HOUSES PRINTING fELRGRAPH,
EXPRESSLY FOR THE ErENrse s7.sR
inaugural Address Of Governor Liron. OF
4aryland.

- Maryland.
ANNAPOLIS, January IL. w-Gov.
ernor Lyon, Of Maryland, WINS ln.ucur.
ated to-day. The following is svnons;s
OF his inaugural message: lie saws if it
that he is impressed with a sense of b;v
oIc.Sl responsibility, and will maintain
the honor and dignity of the State. He
congrstulates the people in general upon
tne prevailing prosperity. lie approves
or the late pesorns, both elective and in.
diclary. He fcccmmends strongly the
perfection Of ssystem Of general educa-
ton, and commends attention to the pro.
motion OF agriculture and its interests.
he intin,ates that it would be better not
700 soon to reduce the scale Of taxation.
lie rejoices at Maryland s favorable po-
si'lon on the slavery question, and her IA.
Vorable relations with the General Govern.
ment. He commends attention towards
internal Improvements, manufactures etc.
and to keep them free from political in.
fuences.
= He considers the election of Geners,
Pierce as an evidence of the certain Pr.
gress OF Democratic principles. He con-
graduates Maryland on her general favor
aoie position. And wishes her to MAIN
tam her rights etc. He spurns the idea
OF disunion' and will rely on the intelli-
gence of the people and legislature for
support. The message occupies three
columns. And is dignified as well as
good document.
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II AR RIED

In Baltimore, by the Rev. Richard Brown. THOS.
A. GADDESS to SYDNEY, youngest daughter of
Peter Heprun, Esq, of this city.
Alabama papers please copy.]
On the 10th instant, by the Rev. G. M. Butler,
JAMES X. SMITH, Of Philadelphia, to GEORGE
daughter of VIM. G. w. White, Esq, of this city
On the 10Th instant, by the Rev. DR.. Butler, WIN.
land, and ELIZABETH ANN, eldest daug htet of
WIN. Thompson, ESQ.,, of this city.
At Baltimore, on the 10th instant, by Rev. Mr.
Reed, NORMAN 8. BESTOR, of New Almaden
California, to WILLIE J. CHILDs, of Baltimore
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F All Vocalists and Sneakers. who desire =

ES- All Vocalists and Speakers, who desire clear,
strong and sweet voices, should make frequent use
OF Bis Compound Cod Liver Oil Candy. This
agreeable remedial agent strengthens the organs or
the throat and lungs, and frees the air cells from all
DISTINCTIONS; thus giving the voice its free and nat
ural scope and compass.
Don't fail to give it trial if you would exec, as
vocalist or orator.
This Candy needs but fair trial to convince the
most skeptical of its superior excellence.
y. ID. GILMAN, Druggist, is the only appointed
Agent.
p. s.-As remedy for whoopiny cough, and the
dry: barking cough to which croupy children are
subject, it has no equal.
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Baltimore Corresponosncs.
BALTIMORE, January l0Hll

Tickets now out to the Junior Assembly,
which is to take place soon. 1t will be brilliant
affair. The elite, beauty and elegance of our city
will be in attendance. All the young damssls just
bursting into womanhood, with the bloom, beauty
and innocence Of youth upon their tender cheeks,
may be seen at this entertainment. At no period,
perhaps, since Baltimore became city, has Il been
able TO boast of much female beauty. / refer
teens and just about making their debut into society
Inc gallant heart that can Withstand the overpow
er1ns charms of such tender loneliness, must be
harder than adamant.
The Senior Assembly, or Bachelors Ball, il also
D progress, and viii come or during the winter.
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ID T. ID

On the 10th instant, KATE, youngest child of b.
F. and E. E. Dyer aged years and 9 months.
In Baltimore, on the morning of the eth instant,
Mrs. DOROTHY ANN JACOBS, in the 6sth year
OF her age ''Requiescat in pace.''
On the 5th instant, ut his residence in Prince
Georges county, Md, Mr.. RICHARD HYATT in
the 10Th year OF his age formerly merchan, of Bal
timOre.
On the I'd ultimO, near Sargent's Bluff. OF the
Missouri River, in Iowa. CHARLES LEWIS, aged
about 20 years. He was the eldest son of General
Warner Lewis, the present surveyor general of Wis
consin, Iowa, and Minnesota.
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MARSHAI.,S SALE

virtue Of two wrts Of eri facias issued from the
Clerks Office of the District of Columbia, for tlc
county Of Washington, and to me directed, 1 shall
expo-e to public sale for cash. TUESDAY, the Path
day OF January next at the front of the Courthouse
door of said county, at IL O'Clock m, the following
property, viz All that lot, piece, Isrcel of ground
lying in the c ty of Washington and designated
on the plat of said city, part of Lot No. 1, our)
hundred and twenty feet or less to ether with
all and singular the improvements thereon, seized
and levied upon as the property of Andres Fisher
aud sold to satisfy Judicial No. 10 to March Term,
1854 in favor Of John Purdy. Also, No. 20 to said
term in favor of John Andersen use of Jno Purdy.
JONAH d. HOOVER,
Marshal of the District Of Columbia.
dec 27-dts
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"r"sHn'th H0tei for the Greet Metropolis, Wa.h-
'A'o1 City, ID. C-Ws are correctI, informed tia,
TIE N!es-r.. WILLARD who new have one o. the mos,
beautiful hotels in the world. have purchased 3,
square Of land IN the Fist Ward of our CITY, OIL
WHICH Trey are iaakn2 preparations To build hotel
WHICH VIII accommodate more than one thousand
p'rSons IL Is their intention bave the noble hotel
'pn for the puslic in about two and half years II
Il 10 be called the I" Metropolis for All Nations We
say success TO The young and enierprsing gen,iesen
VINO hive Gone - much for the credit OF our city
MAY they long be with us; and may they ever be, a.
usy nave been, upon The top OF thc full tide Of pros
pcriiy .-UrioH
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No Steamer vet. &c

BALTIMORE, Jan. IL, 12A P. M.-The
steamer has not yet arrived. Several
ships are out over their time from Balti-
more, and apprehensions for their safety
are felt.
Governor Lyon was inaugurated to-
day. Ex-Governor Lowe intends to spend
the winter in Georgia.
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THE RED BOOK-RoyA Calender and
i Register for England, Scotland, Ireland, and
the Colonies for the year 1854; containing Lists Of
the Army, Navy, House Of Parliament, Ambassadors
Church, Judiciary, Peerage, Baronetage, and nearly
every Once and Post Of the British Government and
Colonies. This day received, from London direct,
by FRANCk TAYLOR.
jsn az
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~ Now Ii THE TIME.-The display of daguerrvo-
types at PLUMB'S GALLERY. PENNSYLVANIA ave
nue. is truly magnificent. The proprietor is doing
handsome business, and hundreds are delighted with
the splendid pictures they obtain there. Let it be
duly remembered L nd patronixed. Enterprise with
genius deserves support, and what is gratifying al
ways attains 1t. This accounts for the success OF
plumos Gallery Cameo Daguerreotypes taken in
all weathers. dec7-
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Organization Of the New Jersey Leei,lature

TRENTON, Y. j., Jan. ii. II M.-The
New Jersey Legislature Organized to-
day and elected VIM. c. Alexander Pres
ldent of the Senate, and John W. Fen.
nimore Speaker of the House. The Gov
errors message has been delivered. 1t
is an able document.
Hon. II. A. Muhlenberg's rem aims
passed through Philadelphia last night.
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GAS FIXTUREs.

NNHE subscribsr takes pleasure In announcing TO
i the public that his stock of GAS FIXTURES,
comprising Of the best and latest patterns has
been received, and that he II prepared TO sell af
the lowest rates. Persons in want Of Gas Fixtures
will please call and examine-thsy Win no doubt
find Il to their interest.
Dwellings, and public buildings htted with gns-tu-
binb 1t tho usual rates. NV. TH0APeON.
de- 16-H
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Baltimore Markefs

BALTIMORE, Jan. IL, II M.-Flour-
Sales of 1000 bbls. Howard street, and
City Mills, at 81 l2a; white prime wheat,
l 40 81 IS cts; red, Goa 81 GO cts,
5000 bushels sold. Corn, white, "a 65
cts; yellow, 6S 60 cents, 20, 900 BUSH
els sold. No change in other articles.
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~ The inimitable THOMPSON is daily engaged
IN taking those wonderful STEREOSCOPE POR
TRAITS, which are winning for him such au enyia
Die reputation. THOMPSON has msny imitators,
public wish for Portraits possessing all the attributes
OF perfection, brilliant but unfadng, let them try
THOMPSON. His pictures, Pope said of his
friends. VIII bloom in their colors for a thousand
years. His Gallery Is on Pennsyl vunia avenue
between and 9th streets. Try him.
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I1CR SALE-A FARM, in Fairfax county, Va Is
IL n,iles from Alex andria, laying on the Ok road,
between Fairfax Courthouse and Occo4uan Mills,
about miles from Berk's Station on the Railroad.
1t contains about 2-2 acres, good stream of water
runs through it, between three and four hundred
fruit trees, dwelling and out houses and we'll tim
b-red. For information apply to
VIM WASHINGTON,
dec 10 Capitol Hill.
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~ Joe ShillingtOn receives all the NEW
Books and NEWSPAPERS as fast as published. lie
is agent fer IIarper's aad all the other Magazines
and our readers will always find large and good as
sOrtment OF Blank Books and Stationery at his Book
store, Odeon Building, corner Of street and Penn
sylvania avenue. aug 10
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NATIONAL GUARDS
C0TIll0N PARTY,

GTNHE "NATIONAL GUARD take pleasure in an
nouncing to their friends and the public gene
rally that they will give Cotillon Party at Island
Hall, ON THURSDAY EVENING, January the 10th,
1854
Ticksts ONE DOLLAR.
Particulars SVEN in future notice.
ian S-6t*
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~ - @ MO00tRB,. AUetfODeors~
GUPERIoR STOCK OF GROCERIES AMI, Ii
~ Fquers, Stand Casks, stnfs Fix<ures. Drsy AZ
at Auction -0n SATURDAY morning, Jsnusry IA
at 10 O'clock, at the 0roesry etors Of q r.. Byrpe
EF9 corner Of 10th street and Pennsylvania aveuue
l SNAIL sell his entire stock vithoaf reserve com
g s7s.y .stEst g1uai aEr. .-.etf
Loaf ., nrovp, pulyerised and crushed Sugars 80
sase, no. and EAeuayrs Coffee = ION
Hasmanene, Sperm, and Mnsls Candles -
IasuIe. brown, Windsor, lad fsIsy Scars a.l -
nPeuss. soucnoug, ana 0olonx Isss s-fF-.. 80
Spieee, singer. Cloves, EutmesS. S,arrh
deserves, f,ckiss Olive Oh = - ~
5,VVo pounds superior hrkin Butter. NJ ,,s.s ~,
superior Port, Msdsira, Muscat ana Shsrsy WIpea
Pale end DARK Ccgnnc Brandy VIE
Pure Holland Gin, Jamaica Rum
SupaT1:F od Rye Whiskey. Domestic L;ouor.
scotch he, ba.tied Lslao-s = -
Tobacco and Cigars = -
Glass, Stone, and Earthenware. &c. =
Iron Self, Drsy, Platform Scales
Counter Scales, Wheelbarrow Truck :
Large Butter Refrigerator, capable o. huanne tvo
thousand pounds = . =.
Lot Of Coal, &c. A4sl&Bd
Terms: $50 and under cash over that sum n srua.
II OF two and four months fbr Asfactoriy endors,d
notes, bearing interest. 'fea 49,
JAMES enquire.
Jau lV-0 Aurfjoueef
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NOR X L n T-Furnished front Parlor and
Chambers. upon very moderate terms, and the
Il. alS, fuel, lights, and servants attendance fur
nished if desired.
For further information apply to Sylvester Co.,
druggists. corner Pa. avenue and 18th SITS.
jan 10-3t*
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NOR RENT-A twostory frame HOUSE and back
IL building, in all containing nine rooms, situa-
ted on IL street. between 4th and 9th streets one of
the most pleasant and healthy locations in the city
The house Ia undergoing thorough repair ard will
Be ready for immediate occupation. To good and
pnuctual tenaut The rent will be moderate. Appl;-
cation to he made t, the subscriber at his residence
lew doors west Of the premises or at his Office on
Louisiana avenue, adjoining the Bank of Washing
ton. THOS q NOW
Jan Ut Justice of tho pa,re
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DURE MILK-Families and others wishing
L to be supplied with pure country Milk, from
+. P. Blair's Silver Spring Farm, at cents quart,
can be served by leaving their orders with
SHEKELL BAILEY,
Successors to ]. B. Kibbey Co.,
No. S, opp. Centre Market
N. Bit will be delivered. wherever ordered, dali
ly, In the morning, in any quantities desired small
or large. jan 3-dlw
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DARRY's TRIO OPHEReUs, Lyons's
ID Kaitharon, Adams Lussrals, superior Ok Mar
row, Pcmade, Lubin's Extracts, Cologne, Bay Rum,
Transparent Toilet Soap, in bars, &c for sale low,
at LAMMOND'S, It'll st.
ian 4-eo3t
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Destructive Fire at Louisviils,

LOUISVILLE, Jan. Eight warehouses,
situated on Water street, between Fifth
and Bullitt, and on Fifth street, between
Main and Water, were burnt late on Sat
urday night. The loss is estimated at
$50, 900,
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1T the NetioHGi Teatfe, we promised TO night,
representation OF Bulwer's celebrated comedy O..
Money Bulwer stands sgh as novelist and
dramatic writer, we should like To see him try hi.
hand at The Clayton Buiner treaty, which is about,
To BE- brought on thu boards in another house, IL
would Ho doaLt be s'iite entertaining as the for
hirr There Is a good ''star'' company at the Ma
ton'i. who could undertake 10 perform airy piece
mA' night be presented to them, and rith sali.iac
hdn TO their Audience The entertainments of to-
night will conclude with the petite comedy Of ''Per
fectlOu.,
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tor sale by Druggists everywhere.

No. CONSUMPTION AND SPLITTING BIoop.-See the
certificate Of Mr.. Turner II. Ramsey many wears
proprietor OF the Farmers Hotel, fredericksburg
Va, and late of the City Hotel, Richmond, Va
DR. John Minga, of the City Of Richmond, thong b
regular physician, and Of course opposed to what
he called quack medicines, obliged to say that
It's good effects in the case of Mr.. Ramsey were won
derful indeed.
He had been given up by several physicians; had
Tried most OF the quack medicines, and was on the
verge OF despair as well as the grave, when he tried
Carriers Spanish Mixture
We refer the public to his full and lengthy GER
tihcate around the bottle, stating his cure.
***cee advertisement.
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A5 New style OF Daguerrectypcs, On Paper and
and citizens invited to call and
examine the New Style Of Pictures now made at
kooI Cos Gallery, Pa. avenue, near eth street.
Admittance free. ian 4-dtf
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ENOR RENT-A fame HOUSE, with seven rooms
i and fise large cellar, above ground, situated
Ca Vermont avenue, between II ard I streets and
In fall view of Jackson Statue. To a punctual and
good tenant the rent will be low. Enquire at Kings
Family Grocery, corner Of 18th and streets where
had. ;,n T:et
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3fOR RENT-Two two story comfortable frame
n HOUSES, with rooms in each, on 22d st., be-
treen Pa. avenue and st. Rent moderate AppIy
t GEO. +. kIDWELL,
At Grieves' Smiths Lumber Yard,
10Th street, near tn. canal, or on premises.
ian
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VSoR REAT-Two new brick HOUSES, on Sth st.
L west, tetween X and l. streets north. about loo
yards nor h of the Northern Market. Rent Sl4 Der
month. Inquire of EFQUEEN.
Grocer, 9TH street, between and j streets
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Dir"er to hon. henry kay.-Tbe dinner proposed
/" t+ given 10 the Hon. Henry May, will take place
On Tie 10Th inst 1t will come of, we understand,
al Fields Hotel, on Capitol Hill.
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Northern LRosts.-It is doubtful whether an,
other part "f Washington is making such rapid steps
IL the onward path o? improvement as this portion
Of city, Thi- remark will be better illustrated by
few striking facts lots that few years lso brought
only four or five cents per foot now worth tel
ortwelve times that sum. Building operations have
not, IA customary, beer Suspended during the win
tn. Notwithstanding this Indictment season of the
year, workssen are busily occupied In erecting
houses of eNy description, both of brick and wood
OF The latter kind. namely, frame houses, they ap
pear 10 rise az if by the wand Of enchantment, and
the observer in a walk about this neiglborhood will
sc continually evidences of its increasing pros
perity. We believe that we should not be far from
the mark in prsphecying that this will be a most
thckly inhabited portion OF the city in The course OF
ssnle years Every thing indicates that a large pop
nlatioa fixing their homes in this district of the
eity, and that some OF its streets will hereafter b.
Trading thorOugiIfares not perhaps rising with the
avenue, although that may be even possible, bul
still the centres of busy ncighborhoods. The fol
lowing Is instance Ut this remarkable increase in
the value Of real estate In lei3, building lots on
street sold freely at four cents per square foo:
Al a sale few weeks since, in the sxms neighbor-
hood, thirty cents were readily Obtained
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"';''dn3ton aud Baltimore RdIIocd.-Thc lncrcas-
- Traffic On this line Of Rsilrsai is Evidenced from
s iaet that the receipt of lift aecruin 10 the
s'i's OF Maryland, OF the passase fares received
uufns the past year amount to SO, 49, bang ar
iHfreAse OF Sl0,S@9, so over the pre-, ieus YEAR
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MET NCRSE.-A middle aged WOMAN
w wants situation a. vet nurse. Application
70 be made at N. Keepe's Grocery Store on Pa ave
nue. between 21st and ed streets.
ian 1N-of&
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me ''"y"f The lion Henry A. Iuhlenburg, accom-.
i'nied by Committee Of the house of Represents.
u''s' passed through Baltimore y.strraay, On its
S'y u Healing Pa, where the remains will be
intsrsSd
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WANTS.

"ANTED-A good and competent child's
W. NURSE, to take charge of an infant about 2
mouths old. Apply at second door above Beers Ho-
tel. 81 street A middle aged woman preferred
jan 11-2t*
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CARPETS q OILCLOTHS-
" good stock Of Carpets and oileloths at low
YERBY, TKBBs 4 YERBY,
Corner of7th street and Psnna- avenue,
60 1911
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The Washington dqaeduct-Ncccssary measures
have been taken to prosecute the for the Wash
ington Aqueduct, ..and they may soon lie expected
!" be IN inli vior soEie small tracts of land belong
ing to private individuals, have been valued and
bought, BY the purchase Of two of hch the reauis
tic right Of way through the State of MARYLAND for
about mile and three quarters has been obtained.
tract Of land belonging 10 Burge IS Willet serving
For the northern abutment of the dam and the com.
mcncement Of the alu,duct has been secured to
the government for Sl0c, and portion Of the land
III .. '" Anderson, required for the squeG q t line,
has been apprsisei at $685. Houses, tools, and the
necessary machinery, have been got already; tn.
former, which are intended quarters for the large
force now employed On ths dam and in the vicinity
OF the Falls were framed and prepared in G. org
town. The iron works for derricks and the necessa-
~ masonry ami quarry tools have been prepared I'm
tx; maehiAe shops of Washington, and in part by
tie smiths employed in Washington for the aouc
luct
The following are the financial statistics Of this
important work to the city:
In the first place, So 900 were expended for the
purpose of finding out convenient place for obtain
ing good supply Of water for Washington and
Georgetown which resulted in the selection of the
treat Falls Of the Potomac. 100000 farther were
then appropriated to the work, part of which has
been expended. leaving balance of $4,000 in the
Treasury on the first of October last. This remain
ing balance will be expended in the prosecution OF
tie work ly July next, and the estimate of the
amount required fer the ensuing year, ending june
1875, = lad at 100000