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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-06

EyOR sALE-A BEAUTIFUL PONY BUILT, BLOOD
~ bas horse, Morgan breed, years old Is haods
every respect and just the thing for lady family.
WM be sold at great bargain. Apply at A3A Fourth
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-06

4IyO LET-rO DAGUERRTOTYPETS, MrLIngERs AM
l. mantie mabers, otoer business, IN the un1Qu
sly lie Of building 2b eowory, tn rooms third esE
with skyght rent SIS also stores second floor, viii
handsome large wndoss, rent $i2 ana SIS; back Tosn
IS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-06

dor sAIE-AN OLD ESTABLISHED IRON RAIL
IL mapufactory; new, substantial three story and
basement brick shop, rs by 80 feet, with steam engine,
and every facility for carrying the business To an
sing man, who wishes to establish himself
good business this is chance not often met with. APP
ply at l75 West Thirty. third rtreet.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-06

TI1O LET OR LgAsl;-PROPEkTY IN THE SECOND
given Immediately. Inquire or q +. AUBaEY, 20
Walker street, or Of Cap ain Leonard, At the sssoad
ward station house whsre he hey Of the premises can
be found.
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Arrival and Departure Of Ocean Steam err
ORNAMENTAL IRON WAREHOUSE.
JACKSON HALL.

FNHIS large and spacious store has lately been fit.
l. ted up by the subscriber, who has removed
from his former stand, between 9th and 10th str
and who is introducing many articles which IN
'irely now here. Great pleasure will be taken in
having his stock examined by the public.
The following comprise in part his Catalogue:
Perrhyn Marble Ma utes, durable and more b ,all-
hful than the marble and less than one halt uf the
price.
Iron Mantels, these also are well wo rthy of at.sn.
ton
Parlor and Cnamb,r Crates Of every variety c,
style and finish
Encanstic Tile, iur hall floors and vestbules
Painted Wire Window Shades and Signs
Iron Fire-proof Safes, from the celebrated manu-
"a tory of Edwards 4 Fernald
School Furniture and Office Desks
Queen's Patent Porta bic FORCES
Fairbanks Scales and Balances
Twowheel Gigs or Chaises and Harnesses
IRON BEDsTEADS AND FURNITURE.
Iron Bedsteads Of every variety
Spring Mattresses
Clothes Dryers
Hat and Umbrella Stands
Settees and Hall Chairs
Pier Slabs and Gilt Brackets
Bronzed Andirons and Tenders
Fire Set and Blower Stands
Marble Top Tables and Stands.
Foot Scrapors and Wash Stands
Also Otis Patent Ligh' ming Rods, thesegare supe
rior to any thing yet introduced.
IRON FENCES AND RAILINGs.
For Cemetery Enclosures, City Lots, Balconies, We
randahs, DC. OF these there is an endless variety
being Of Wrought, Cast Iron and Wire.
All orders will be promptly executed and dimen
sions taken when required.
Platforms Of the Fences may be seen at the Store
and selections made.
Wire Fences for Farming purposes, Wickersham''
Patent. RALPH HASKINs,
Jackson Hall, Pa. ave. bet Sd and ~ sts.
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No. 497.
Notice extending the time Of the reservation Of land.
heretofore sotttddlo from sale along tie route Of the
Cairo and Fulton Railroad and branches, in The
States Of Missouri and arkansas.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the reservation
of the lands heretofore withdrawn from market and
ordered to be withheld from sale entry Except fol
valid preemptons) until the 9th day of April next
as lying within the probable limits of the grant made
by the act entitled An act granting the right of way
and making grant of land to the Statesof Arkansas
and Missouri to aid in the construction of railroad
from point on the Mississippi opposite the mouth Of
the Ohio river via Little Rock to the Texas bOunda
~ line. Fulton, in Arkansas, with branches to
Fort Smith and the Mississippi river" approved Feb
ruary g. 1853, be and the is hereby further
tended and continued until further orders from this
Office.
Given under my hand, at the city of Washington,
this 23d day of January, 1854 By order Of the Presi
dent. JOHN WILSON,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
jan pa aw l3w
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INSTRUCTIONS
As 10 .Snanal I'D Ohnc,.


Postmasters and bidders will particularly no,,os
that the service to special Off res differs entirely from
that ON the eyular numbered in this resp.rt
that the contractors psy must be derived exclusively
from the net proceeds Of the once supplied sc.fh,a
CERTAIN sum, to be named by him that the exec
of net proceeds if any, heytn such sum be held Nv
the postmaster, subject to draft Of this Department
and that if the net proceeds fail short Of the amount
Of the bid or agreement, the suficiency cannot Nm
any case be supplied by this Department.
Postmasters cautioned against en- ployinr car.
riers and paying over the prooceds Of their Office.
without special authority firm this Department
Existing contracts and arrangements are 10 crsss
on the 30th June, 1854, and new contracts must t-
made, to take effect on the let July, 1854.
If no bids be made under this advertisement On
no one named contractor by the postmaster AT A
special oce before the LIST July, 1854, such Office win
be reported for discontinuRnce.
When a change of contractor becomes necessary.
the fact SHOW be promptly reported, with the r-ss
ons therefor.
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= mo. 1867
NOTICE OE WITHDRAWAL

From psiuate entry of certain lands lying r'fhin Ut
teen miles on each side Of The route 81 the proposed
railroad fress fraias Landing on the Asssfssippi
rirer, Arkansas. ria C1mtien, and near Fulton, 70
the Team boundary ti,se, and It's branches at Gum
dan.
In consequence of urgent representations on be
BRANCHES above mentioned. the PRESIDENT OF TIN
UNITED STATES by an order bearing date the 4th In
stant has directed that the public lands IN the un
dernentionei townships lying witmn aitsea h mnee
ches be withheld from sale or entry, except vaiio
pre- emption claims which nre excluded from the op
Grafton of this notice. all situated In the following
land districts in the State OF ARKANSAS 70 VII:
In the district of nds subject to sale at HELENA:
South Of TIE base line and east Of the ffh principal
Townships, IL, IL, IA, Is, and west fraction Of IL
Of range one.
So,h of the base line and ioest Of the principal ne
- rtdiufa. g.
Townships IL, Il, ID, H. IT, and IT, Of ranges l.
8. a, and S.
In the district Of lands subject to sale at CHANPAs
MOLE:
South Of the base tine and ,oest Of the fth prineipa
meridian.
Townships IL, Il, 10, H. 10, and 1s, Of ranges
Townships II, IL, IS, II, Is, 1e II, Is, TO- and 20
Townships IL, IL, Is, a. Is, 1e, IT, 49, 10, and q
of ranges IA, Is, 16, II, and Is.
Townships IL, IL, ID, IA, 10, 10, ana II, OF rang
10.
Townships II, IL, IL, IA. and Is, ofraage %.
In the district of lands subject to sale at Lrrr1
Rock:
South of the base line and aosst Of the 1h prtacpa
meridian.
Townships and 8, of range IL.
Townships 2, 8, 4. 5, 6, Z, and g, of range Is.
Townships 2, 5, 4, g, s, 9, and TO- of ranges IA
Is, 16, and II.
In the district of lands subject 10 sale at VASE
ENaToN:
S,uth Of the base line and ,oest Of the th principe
meridian.
Townships S, 6, Z, 8, Q, and 10, Of range Is.
Townships and 10, OF range 10.
Townships IL, IL, ID, IA, and Is, of ranges q, q
%, "a, Is, 26, and q.
Town hips 10, II, IL, 10, IA, and Is, of range 49,
Townships 10, H. II, ID, and IA, Of ranges 20, 60
81, and 80.
Townships 10, IL, IL, and 13, Of range SO.
Given under my hand, at the General Land Office
city of Washington, this 9Th day of January, 1854.
BY order of the President:
JOHN WILSON,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Jan o-1aw13w.
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THE WEEKLY STAR:
AN EXCELLENT FAMILY AND WASHING
TON NEWSPAPER.


The WEEKLY STAR is printed ON q
handsome double sheet, and contains
more reliable information concerning
what goes on in Washington, than is to
be found in all the other newspapers.
Its Washington news is of the earliest
and most reliable character, being sell
dom at fault. 1t has already given the
Daily Star wide reputation as the most
reliable newspaper at the Capitol. In
addition to its Washington News, the
WEEKLY STAR will contain original and
choice selections Of Tales and Poetry, the
latest and most interesting News from
Europe and all parts of the United States,
BY telegraph and otherwise, &C., &C.,
making it one of the best family news
papers published.
All orders, postage paid, accompanied
by the money, will be promptly attended
to. Fractions of a dollar can be sent in
postage stamps. Address
WALLACE & HOPE,
Proprietors Of the Weekly Star,
Washington city, D. G.
D Postmasters throughout the coun-
try are authorized to act as Agents, and
will be allowed commission of twenty
per cent. on all orders they may send us.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-27

Hen PRICE OF BREADsTUPFs AND FrEJ,
The general subject of the public talk is
Ire enormous prices now asked for arti-
les, not of luxury, but of the first neces.
=. Honest poor men, who are willing
ia work, and who have worked lustily
I'D honerably, are looking serious at the
nched and winter prospect before them.
: hey hear meaningless jargon about the
EASTERN wars, they ponder over to the
endless speeches of politicians, and try
= extract the sense and purport of the
protocols: but, after all, the stern fact of
re empty -four barrel and vacant coal
-t-a comes back to them naked and inex-
pllcable and hardly worth explaining.
&c half-dozen little mouths which are
. be fed clamor more loudly than all the
Russian batteries; and the long faces of
e bulls and bears upon the exchange
are gieeful when compared with the
oomy faces at home. And where there
: no actual want-as there very seldom
as In New England-yet the double cost
o. gram and flesh and fuel interferes sad
y with the established economy of indi-
l'oualS, particularly because it was not
'''reSeeh and has not been calculated
upon' and thus the contamination of ex.
'elleht schemes, involving future COM
Be'ehee' the provision for offspring, and
ne last lew years of life well at ease. il
SSciy mterfered with and indeGnitelv
po5tponed. Where there is no distress
there IS nevertheless much disanno;nt'
ment, and general arrangement Of dear-
IL cherished and honorable plans for the
Future. This is real and positive loss
Tor which success hereafter is little likely
% compensate. 1t implies a waste Of
GLae and Of temper, and leaves an impress
sion of wrong and injustice upon certain
minds which is by no means salutary in
IS infuence.-New Bedford Mercury.
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lILY EVENING STAR.
MORNING.

frarp the world Of Sunshine, laughing morn.
M flrth! come forth
e. f- 4, her shadows drive reluctant night;
= on Inc rose, and dry the diamond tears
as1 she has wept for thee.
she VIII turn in modest Joy TO thee her blushing
cheek,
90 % Thy searching gaze reveal her charms.
p. 10 heavens gate the lark ascends,
'alis thy coming with iocund song;
: be shakes the dew drop from his wing,
-rs With Joy into thy laughing face.
ernes the fever'd student, pale with thought
aried with the dark night viyiis;
s. ~ he lurns his thankful eye to heaven,
RS pure breezes fan his burning brow. --
7.'ase each sombre thought at once away,
-fle child arises from his couch.
"' ''ado~ins rom his eyes the glorious sun,
. GOWN, and offers up his oft taught prayer.
i.who sent thee forth to wake him I'M:
me hend my knee with thee, sweet child,
unity offer up to Him a prayer,
-' 70 me saaions weeping mother said
.eF my children to come unto me-
30 m, forbid them not.''-HildeT.
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-, hereby PROPOSE TO supply the SPECIAL post
Office at - with mails from -. as of,ep %
the Postmaster Generals advertisement for prom
sails for the ssms, dated January Q, 1854 requires
agreeahly to the rsons Of the $th section OF lie
act OF March 3. ls45-thst is, at conpenss,ion 10
be derived exclusively from the net proceeds Of post
ages collected at said special ofce, including the
postage on letters and papers sent prepaid by stamps
and not 70 exceed the sum d dellsrs p+r
apnum.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-27
THE UNION ACADEMY.

Cbr7aer Of 14h street and Netu York are,ue
TNHOSE parents wishing to secure select and eue,y
sody responsible school, for the correct and thor
ough training of their sons in the Classics and
er Mathematics, and also in Modern Languages and
Natural Sciences so that they may be fitted for Col
cal pursuits, respectfully invited to visit the
Institution, call upen the Principal soon, the
number Of pupils is limited and the vacant seats
few. H
No pupils will be admitted or continued, whose
character is known to be bad or doubtful.
No pupils ,ciU be admitted hence forth soho haze not
advanced beyond the primary branches
Circulars can be obtained at the principal Book
store. ga z. RICHARDS,
dec 20-Sm Principal.
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SHIRTB-sHIRTs-sHIRTs,

QUALITY, fit, and workmanship guaranteed, be.
" ing wholly manufactured by our artisans and
sealnstresses, on the premises of the Proprietor,
SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
Pennsylvania avenue, between Sd and ~ streets,
Opposite United States Hotel.
The reputation which these Shirts have acquired
amongst Members of Congress and q large number
of citizens induces the advertiser to invite those
gentlemen who have not tested them to give him a
call, feeling assured that they will, trial, admit
their superiority An experienced cutter is constant
ly employed, and good fit Is warranted In every
case. None but the most competent seanstresses
engaged, which is guarantee for the excellency
and durability Of the work.
An excellent assortment Of Shirts, Collars Bos
oms, Cravats, Handker chiefs, Suspenders, &C., con
stantly on hand. WM. II. FAULKNER,
side Pa. avenue, opposite q. g. Hotel
nov 4-0O1V.
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DoIsIAHD.

PREMIER ARTIST IN HAIK,
INVENTOR OF THE CELEBRATED GOSSANER
VENTILATING WIG AND ELASTIC BAND
TOUPACES.
No. ~ CHESTNUT STREET, opposite the Ssate
House, Philadelphia.
INSTRUCTIONS to enable Ladies and Gentlemen
l. to measure their own heads with accuracy:
For Wigs, Inches. Toupee3 4 Scalps, Inch
No. l. The round Of the No. !. From forehead to
head bask as far as
2. From TO head bald.
over the head to 2. Over forehead as
neck. far as required.
3. From ear TO ear s. Over the crown of
over the heal. the head
4. From ear to ear
round the fore.
head.
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EDUCATIONAL.
wM !. WHITAKER.

r.trespa.ef xstrQpolitan ssaoo, q Design Ns,ss.g
tn, ID. c.: Professor N the Departments 81 .art d
D,s;on Nsw Eeoland Normal InstitHte and Leo
tareS on Drawing in the Massachusetts State Inssi-
fikes, 80 =
RESPECTFULLY informs the ladies and gentle
IL, men of Washington and vicinity that he in
tends forming private classes for instruction In the
art Of Drawing and Design at the rooms of the Me-
tropoltan Mechanics Institute, Parker's Building,
Pa avenue, Washington city, to commence on Tues
day, December q, 1853.
Terms &C., can be obtained at the Rooms, on the
mornings of Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, be.
tween the hours of 10 and II o'clock.
doc Sl-d3m*
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CARD.
TO the Ladies Of Washington, Georgetown
Alexandria,, &c.

uENRY WEIRMAN'S Ladies' Misses, and Chi
L l. dren's French Shoes are sold by the under
isncd, on 18th street, just above Corcoran & Riggs
Banking House, in his new building, with the higl
marble steps, where he will receive Ladies' orders
and keep constantly on hand every variety OF La
lies', Misses land Children 's French Cater Walking
Shoes, White and Black Satin Caters. Slippers, SC.
made to order by II. Weirman, of Philadelphia, o.
Partisan styles. These Caters entirely dieren
from what are generally known "slopshop shoes;'
being all custom work, of superior workmanship
and warranted 10 give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and economy
will consult their interest by giving me call, anC
examine for themselves. c. WEIRMAN,
18th ST., just above Corc0ran & Riggs
aug 1S-lyeO Banking House
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FUNERALS.
-

CO. The subscriber is prepared to at
- tend, ut the shortest notice, TO any
calls in this line, and will spare pains render
entire satisfaction all who may desire his assistance
in performing the last tribute prospect to the dead
Hearse always in readiness. Mourning Caps and
Shrouds furnished when desired
The subscriber begs leave to call the attention OF
the public to his PATENT CORPSE PRESERVER.
which has been already tested in the families of sc
eral in this city. to whom he can refer as to
its efficacy in preserving the body from decompoa
ton for any length Of period.
J. w. PLANT, d street,
aug 8-eoly bet. 9th and 10Th streets,
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DOMESTIC DRY GOODS.

WYE have now the largest stock OF domestic Dry
w Goods to be found in the DistrieI, which We
are selling at very low prices, for instan.e-
l25 pieces yard wide Brown Cotton 1t go
$50 do u do heavy do do do
Leases good bleached do do
600 pieces fast colored Cslico dc
800 do Nous dc Laine, from 10 to lakc
100 yards superior fast cold Ginghan do
100 pieces white and red Flannel, 20 and Csc.
Heavy Blankets, COED sise and fne for 81.
is 900 yards beached Cotton, embracing all Of the
grades and makes from 81 to lSs<c.
10 cases Cotton sheotings, all widths
1000 yards Pillow Sip Cotton, all widths
The whole Of which will be sold ct tho very msl
lest price for the cash.
- YERBY, TEBBs l. yERBY,
Corner of7th street and II. avenue.
dec 1917 = E5~-a-
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tifuly manufactured and Is cheap as any establish

tifully manufactured and Is cheap any establish
ment in tn Union.
DOLLARD's HERBANIUM EXTRACT OR LUIS
TROUS HAIR TONIC,
prepared from South American herbs and roots, the
most successful article produced for preserving
the hair from falling out or changing color restoring
and preserving it in healthy and luxuriant stat
Among other reasons why Dollards hsir-cuttinu Sa.
loon, maintains its immense popularity is the fact
that his Tonic is applied to every head of hair cut
hs establishment consequently it is kept in better
preservation than under any other known applica-
offers the greatest guaranty of its efficacy. Sold
wholesale and retail at his Old Establishment 1T
Chestnut Street, opposite the State House, Philar
dslphis.
r. DoLLAED has at last discovered the NE PLUS uI-
IRA Of hair dye and announces it for SALE with per.
feet confidence, in its SURPRISING everything Of the
kind in USE 1t colors the hair either black or
brown, as may be desired, and is used without any
injury to the hair sk either by stain or other
wise can be washed of in ten minutes after the ap-
plication, without detractiDg from its efficacy Per
sons visiting the city invited to give him a call
Letters addressed to X. DOLLARD, III CHESTNUT
STREET, PHILADELPHIA, will receive attention.
ian
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Stuart's New York Steam Candles,
Fruits, &c.

ETUItbS &C
4 CHOICE variety of Stuart's celebrated steam
N Candies and Plums.
And just received from the Virginia mountains
superior lot Of Hams dried Cheese, and fresh Roll
Butter; Dramatically sealed Fruit; Cranberries;
Conserve Ginger; Pickles, spiced and in vinegar at
IS cents per loo; French Imperial Shred Gelentine
with French and English directions; fresh Olive Oil
Mustard Diaphene and all other kinds of Mustsrds;
Sap Sage and dairy Cream Cheese; fresh Prunse
Although Teas have advanced from 10 to 20 per Ct
continue to sell that superior Black Tea at SO cents
pound, with general assortment Of Ill the newest
and best Groceries, &c. Goods delivered.
q. NJ. p. KING,
corner of Vermont ave. l and 10th streets
h1a-tf
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BOUDIN0T, sCHOOLCRAFT, & CO.,
ILL., c. BoUDIN0r, late Of the Pension offce-JNo. j.
ScaooLCRAFr, late of the Indian office
Real Estate, Patent, Claim, and General
AGENTS.
Office north side of +, betsOeen 12M and 18th Streets,
WASHINGTON CITY.
N. B.-Particular attention paid to the Collection
Of Accounts for firms and individuals.
b. 3. d Co. devote especial attention to the pur-
chase and sale Of Real Estate commission renting
Houses, &c, and will take the entire agency and
charge Of property for owners.
We have now on hand a large amount OF very de-
srable property, both improved and unimproved for
fae or exchange, in all parts Of the city and its VI
cinity. f.s.1 .-
Persons desiring to sell purchase property would
do well to call on rs Immediately.
feb Sim -,
CARPETS Il OILCLOTHs-
~ good stock Of Carpets aud Oilcloths at low
prices, to close of.
VERIFY, TEBBs b YERBY,
Corner of It'll street and Penna. avenue.
&c 19-tf
SHAWLS, Long 4 quare-
- 500 new Shawls of all Styles at very low prices
VERIFY, TEBtS YERBY,
a.s.I sg.s Corner Of It'll street and Pa. avenue.
dec 19-tf -.
ORIENTAL PERFUMED CRYSTALS, or Spirit OF
" the Flowers, an entirely new perfume, and
new style, at BIRGES,
dec 2-H Walssds HotsL
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i-jRACE GREELEY IN NEW "MovE-
,.l~7- Mr. Greeley, in the Tribune Of
-ssrrday, comes out as a decided anti
SAVING advocate. He closes long ar
:.t-e on boards with this characteristic
a..beal: 9 We say to Young America in
,Ounting-houses and workshops, never
taHch your boards with razor. Despise
- dictates of fashion, and let the hair
- the face grow silken and soft, only
r.immed by the scissors. Your health
~l1 be improved; your teeth will be
zclnder; your liability to colds and bren-
eA.al and lung affections will be daily
r-sulted: your manly beauty-no des-
liable thing, as it is the type of what
I'D. Mt to be the dover of every man
VIII be indefinitely increased, and the
zae and pOetical contrast to feminine
o. clIness be once more secured, which is
possible under the starved, scraped
ssry caricatures which shavelings now
.-csent."
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GEORGETOWN FEMALE SEMINARY,

GEORGETowN, d. c.
TNHIS institution is open and in full operation
l. few more pupils can be admitted into the
family.
Terms for boarding pupils 5000 per session Of ten
months payable half yearly in advance.
French, music, drawing, &C., extra.
Day pupils from IS to $40 per quarter Of IL weeks
Circulars and catalogues to be had on application
to the principal. WILLIAM J. CLARK,
&C 28-dtf Principal