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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-09

NOTICE. warn all persons against
In trusting CORLENA RHODES on my account. a.
do not intend to pay any debt contracted by her
and will not be In any wise responsible for her con.
tracts or liabilities BENZ. RHODES
OnnEe G. H., May 6. 1884. mys TA
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E'OR RENT.-A room, suitable for Lode
l. ing: in the building opposite Goddin Apper.
sons Office on llth street, between Main and Bank
streets $50
my9 TOLER COOK Ayen..
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.

FUTURE DAYS. Yea
BY DAVENPORT. ALLEN co..
ROOTS, SHOES AND HATS AT AUG
- TON .-on Wednesday. nth May, we will sell
e our Auction Store, at 10 O'Clock, $50 cases Boots
shoes snd Hats. All fresh and reasonable Goods.
TEsms-Under 800, cash; 500 and over, months
credit, for approved paper
mye bAvENf0RT, ALLEN L CO. Auet
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND
Yin HANOVER COUNTY-Pus to q decree
entered In Hanover County Court, on the 25th day
Of April, 1854 in suit therein then depending in
the style OF Raeland vs. Raeland. l. as the Commits
soner IN the said decree named, will proceed on
WEDNESDAY, the 3Ist of May, 1854, between the
hours OF IL and O'Clock, TO sell on the premises at
public auction, the LAND of which Edward p. w
Ragland ded, seized supposed to contain about $50
acres more or less lying near the Slash Church and
adjoining the lands of Patrick Perrin, Jno G. Brock
aud hers
TERMs--One-third cash the balance upon crs-
dit of oue,and two years. with interest from the dav
of SALE the purchaser to give bond with approved Sc
curty for the deferred payments and the title to be
retained until convey is decreed by the Court
The title Is believed to be unquestionably good
but selling as Commissioner shall convey only such
title as authorised by the said decree.
WILLIAM J. RAGLAND,
my dds Commissioner.
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WALKING CANES.-Just resolved.
w another lot of Walking Canes of every d.
scriptisn. ABRAHAM LEVY
No. SO Main st, sign of the Red Coat
1850
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7 LIGHTER FOR SALE.-1he subscri-
IL bers have for sale first rate LIGHTER. so
tons burthen An early application 10 solicited, IS
bargain will be given.
wharf, Rocketts.
36t AHA NoiI q W.
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United States Patent Office.
' WASHINGTON March 1874

nN the petition of RALPH BuLKLEY, of New York,
~ praying for the extension OF patent grant
ed 70 INN on the Sth day OF ay, $780, for improv-
ment In Life Preservers. for seven years from the
expiration of said patent. which takes place on
the eighth day Of May, eighteen hundred and fifty.
four QS5p:
1t is ordered, that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Office on Monday, the Sth day of May,
next at II O'Clock, m; and all persons are notified
to appear and show cause, if any they have, why
said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to file
IN the Patent Office their objections, specially set
orth In writing, at least twenty days before the day
Of hearing all testimony fled by either party to be
used at the said hearing must be taken and trans
United in accordance with the rules of this Office
which will be furnished on application.
The testimony in the will be closed on the Sd
OF May dispositions and other papers relied upon
testimony must be filed in the Office on or before the
morning OF the 4th of May; the arguments Of any
within two days thereafter.
Ordered Also that this notice be published in the
Union, Inteligencer and Evening Star, Washington,
D. e., Evening Argus, Philadelphia, Pa, Scientific
American New York: Post, Boston, Mass, and In
quirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, week for three sue
cessve weeks previous to the eighth day of May
next, the day of hearing.
CHARLES MASON,
Commissis ner of Patents.
P. S.-Editers ofthe above papers will please ccpy
and send their bills TO the Patent Office with pa
per containing this notice. mar 7-Tu3w
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GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS

I'HE subscriber has personally selected in kuIope
i All the finest Vegetable and Flower Seeds, among
which are all the best English Cabbages as Fariy
York, Large York, Nonperial, Enfield Market. Lon
don Market Wheeler's Imperial, Shillipg's Queen
Sprotbro, Michels Albert Fiat Dutch &c the finest
Broccoli, as Wilcove, White Cape, Walcheren Caui,
flowers, Early Peas, Onions, &c; English Turnips IS
Red Tankard. White Tankard, Laing's Improved
Ruta Bags, skirving's Liverpool Kuta Bag, &c
with all the leading vegetables in the trade, and
what are specially suited to the American climate
The whole are warranted genuine and of the fiaest
quality and are offered to the public, in large o,
small quantities, at low prices. The Floaer seeds
comprise every tsing new and rare.
JOHN SAUL, Nursery Scotsman.
Seed store corner of Seventh and II. streets
Nursery Seventh street, between and z stcee t.
mr. l3-lw+
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OFFICIAL
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Jan. /, 1854.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Jan. !, 1854.
Notice Is hereby given to the holders OF the fellow
ing described stocks of the United states that this
department is prepared to purchase at any time be
tween the date hereof and the hrst OF June next,
portions of those stocks amounting IN the aggregate
to seven millions dollars, IN the manner ana on the
terms hereinafter mentioned to wit:
In case Of any contingent competition, within the
amount stated preferences will be given In order OF
time in which the said stocks OF either kind may be
offered The certificates duly assigned to the United
States, must be transmitted to this department;
upon the receipt whereof, price will be paid com
pound of the following particulars:
1st The par value or amount specified In each
certificate . -:
Oh A premium on the stock Of the loan author
ized by the act of July, 1916. redeemabie November
L. 1855 of six per cent? the stock Of the loan au
thorised by the act of 1872. redeemable 3lst Decem
Der, 1852 of fifteen and a-half per cent; the stock
of the loans authorized by the acts Of 1S47 and 1S4S
| and redeemable, the former on the Slst December,
1857 and the latter on the goth June 1852 of TWEEN
ty-one per cent; and on the stock Of the loan
thorisei by the act of $780, and redeemshle the
2Ist of December, 1884, commonly called the Texan
indemnify ten per cent.
3D. Interest on the par of each certificate from the
LIST of Jany 1854 to the date of receipt and settle
ment ut the treasury, with the allowance (for the
money to reach the owner) Of one days interest in
addition. a
PAYMENT for said stocks will be made in drafts o.
the Treasurer of the United States the assistant
treasurer ut Boston, New York. or Philadelphia, al
| the parties may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE,
Jan 3-dt1stJune Secretary of the Treasury.
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TO CONTRACTORS.

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS, /
February Il, 1854.
PROPOSALS. viii be received in this Office until
Saturday, the ed Of April next, at O'Clock
p. m, for grading and graveling SO much Of Mary.
land avenue, between Seventh street and Potomac
bridge, as is not now graded and grayelled, may
be directed by the Commissioner of Public Builo.
ings.
The work is to be Of the best character and to be
done to the acceptance of the Commissioner such
person he may appoint to inspect it, and all that
is to be done NUT be done by the first day Of 0cto-
ber next
The graveling must be at least twelve inches in
depth at the centre of the street. tsperng of gradu
ally to six inches in depth at the sides. e..
Security will be required for the faithful per.
Torrance of the work
Any surplus earth from the grading must bs de-
posted at such place. within a reasonable distance,
as the Commissioner shall designate.
Proposers will state the price per cubic yard for
the grading, and per superficial yard for the gravel
ing, including gravel and all materials.
B. B. FRENCH,
Commissioner Of Public Buildings.
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ORNAMENTAL IRON WAREHOUSE.
JACK SON HAIL..

ORNAMENTAL IRON WAREHOUSE.
JACKSON HALL.
THIS large and spacious store has lately been At
L ted up by the subscriber. who has reno red
from his former stand, between 9Th and 10th lleet
and who Ia Introducing many articles which sn-
;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 Msnteis, durable and more beau
ifal than the marble and less than halt of the
prico.
Iron ManteIs these also are well wo rthy Of atten-
ton
parlor and cn.nb.r Crates Of every variety Of
style and finish
Encanstic Tile, ior hall floors and vestibules
Painted Wire Window Shades and Signs
Iron Fire-proof Safes. from the celebrated manu-
factory of Edwards Fernaid
School Furniture and Office Desks
Queens Patent Portable FORCES
Fairbanks Scales and Balances
Two-wheel Gigs or Chaises and Harnesses
IRON BEDsTEADS AND FURNITURE.
Iron Bedstesds of every variety
Spring Mattresses
Clothes Dryers
lat and Umbrella Stands
Settess and Hall Chairs
Pier Slabs and Gilt Brackets
Bronzsd Andirons and FsnderS o
Fire Set and Blower Stands
Marble Top Tables and Stands.
Fost Scrapsrs and Wash Stands.
Alao Otis Patent Lightning Rods, thsse are supe.
ror to any thing yet introduced.
IRON FENCES AND RAILINGs
For Cemetery Enclosures, City Lots, Balconies We
randahs, &c or these there is an endless variety,
being Of Wrought, Cast Iron and Wire.
All Tders will be promptly executed and dimen.
sions taken when required.
Patterns Of the Fences may be seen at the Store,
and selections made
Wire Fences for Farming purposes, wickersham's
Patent. RALPH HASKINS,
jackson Hall, Pa ave. bet. Sd and ~ sts.
feb2-tf
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United States Patent Office,
WASHINGTON March ID 1874

q 1.-THE petition of WILLARD DALMYPLE, Executor
~ of Samuel Sawyer, late of Boston, Massachn.
sets, deceased, praying for the extension of patent
granted to the said Samuel Saw en- the 10th OF
June, 1910, for an Improvement in Machine for
Cutting Corks, for seven years from the expiration
OF said patent which takes place on the tenth day
OF June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four:
1t is ordered, that the said petition be heard Mt the
Patent Office Monday, the Goth day of May
next, at II O'Clock, M, and all persons notified to
appear and show cause, If any they have, why said
petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to file
In the Patent Office their ohections specially forth
IN writing, at least twenty days before the day OF
hearings al testimony filed by either party to BIZ used
at the said hearing must be taken and transmitted
in accordance with The rules of this Office which will
be furnished on application.
The testimony ia the case will be closed on the
10th of May dispositions and other papers relied on
~ testimony. must be filed in the Office on or be-
fore the morning of the goth Of Mays the arguments
il any. within ten days thereafter.
Ord red, also that this notice be published in the
Union. Inteligencer and Evening Star, Washington
D. O.; Evening Argus, Philadelphia. Ia; Scientific
American, New York Post, Boston, Mass; and In.
quirer, Cincinnati, Uhio once week for three sue
cessivs weeks previous to the 18th day of Nay
next, the day Of hearing.
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner of Patents.
p. S-Editors ofthe above papers will please copy
and send their bills to the Patent Office, with paper
containing this notice. mar l5-W5w
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ENGLISH PURITAN SIRNAAEs.-The fol-
lowing names are given in Lowers
English Sirnames," as specimens of the
names of the old Puritans in England
about the year 1868. The names are
taken from the jury list in Sussex coun-
~. They will cause smile in our day
Faint-not Hewett, Accepted Trever,
Redeemed Compton, Make-Peace Heaton,
God-Reward Smart, Stand-fast-on-high
Stringer, Earth Adams, Called Lower,
Meek Brewer, Be-courteous Cole, Re-
pentance Avis, Search-the-Scriptures
Moreten, Kill-sin Pimple, Return Spell
man, Be-faithfuI Joiner, Fly debate Rob-
erts, Fght-the-good.f ght.cffaith White,
More-fruit Fowler, Hope-for Bending,
Graceful Harding, Weep-not Billing,
Seek-wisdom Wood, Elected Mitchell,
The pesce-of-God Knight.
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United states patent once,
Washiucfop. March 4 1874

nN the petition of SAMUEL r. B. MORSE, of Pough-
" keepsie, New York, praying for the extension
of patent granted to him on the Goth of June,
1910, for an improv in mode of communicating
information by signals by the application of electro
magnetism, for seven years from the expiration of
said patent, which takes place the Goth day of
June, 1851
1t is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office on Monday, the 22d day of May next,
at II o'clock m and all persons notified to ap-
pear and show cause, if they have, why said De
ttiOn ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension required to
file in the Patent Office their objections specially act
forth in writing at least twenty days before the day
OF hearings all testimony td by either party to he
used at the said hearing must be taken and trans
United in accordance with the rules of the Office
which will be furnished on application
The testimony in the case will be closed on the
18th Of May depostions and other papers relied on
"a testimony, must be filed in the office or before
the morning Of the 18th May: the arguments, if
any, within ten days thereafter.
ORDERED also, that this notice be published in the
Union, Intelligeneer, and Evening Star, Washing
ton, d. C.; Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa; Scen-
fifc American, New York; Post, Boston, Mass and
Inquirer Cincinnati, Ohio, week for three sue.
ces sve weeks previous to the ed day Of May next,
the day Of hearing.
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner Of Patents.
P. s-Editors Of the above papers will please COPY
and send their bills to the Patent Office. with "a
per containing this notice mar 6-M3W
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FRUIT AND EVERGREEN TREES. &c

FRUIT AND EVERGREEN TREES, &c.
NHE Subscriber has to offer to his patrons and the
L public, an extensive collection of Fruit, Ever
green, and Ornamental Trees, in great variety and
Of the finest quality, comprising the following Pear
trees all the leading varieties, fine large trees fit for
Immediate bearing Apples, fine large trees, of all
the choice kinds Cherries large thrifty trees of all
the best varieties; Peaches, Aprcots De- large col
lection Piums, all the choicest kinds, as Jefferson
Green Gage, Washington, &c; 10 OGO Gooseberries
the fine large Lancashire varieties 10000 Currans.
Red Dutch, White do, Victoria, Black Naples 10 GEO
Kaspberries, Fastof, Antwerp, Red and White, &c;
Evergreen Trees many thousands of Norway Spruce
Larch, slver FRS, &c; together with all the more
rare Evergreens, as Dedrus DeodOra, G. Libabi Ju.
nipers, English and Irish Yews, Himalayan Pines,
and FRS ArbOrvitas several varieties. The greater
part Of the above, having been personally selected in
Europe, are Of the rarest and finest quality, and will
be disposed OF, either in large small quantities, at
very low prices JOHN SAUL,
Nursery and Scotsman.
Seed store corner Of Seventh and Ii streets.
Nursery. seventh street, between o and streets.
l3-Twf
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REMOVAL.
WEST END DRUG STORE.

'INHE undersigned. thankful for past favors would
Il inform the public that he has removed to TIN
store formerly occupied by L. Savage opposite thu
Seven Buildings, which he has fitted up in handsom,
style.
His stock of MEDICINES are very select to tn.
dispensing Of which he gives his entire personal at
tention.
He has . very large assortment of Perfumery ant
Toilet Articles, and his stock otherwise cannot b.
surpassed in this city.
Congress and Blue Lick Waters on hand and ;
fresh supply of Bedford shortly expected.
Any similar Waters can be Furnished if applica
ton is msde to him, and warranted genuine.
He respectfully solicits q share of puolic patron
age, and hopes by prompt attention to business, t,
merit the same. ). B. MOORE,
Chemist Druggist, opp Seven Buildings.
mar 1Lp0Rt
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REMEDY FOR THE BITE OF MAD Dec
As story of mad dogs has been raised,
the following, which we clip from an ex-
change, may be worth perusal:
"ASaxon forester, named Gastell, now
of the venerable age of 81, unwilling to
take to the grave with him secret Of
srch import, has made public in the
LeiPsic Journal, the means which he had
used for fifty years, and wherewith he
affirms he has rescued many human
beings and cattle from the fearful death
Of hydrephobia. Take Immediately warm
vinegar or tepid water, wash the wound
clean herewith, and then dry it ; pour
then . few drops of muriatic acid, be-
cause mineral acids destroy the poison Of
the saliva, by which means the evil effec,
Of the latter is neutralised."
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SCRIBNER'S COAX OIL"

THE healing and reste rative properties of this
i valuable specific have now been satisfactorily
established. Its beneficial and curative effects have
been fully tested in the removal of those inamatory
accumulations, which are formed on the surface or
skin, known az burns bruises, boils, wounds nfict
ed by cuts and other external gatherings. For in
famed eyes, CatGrrh on the head, the bleeding Piles
Sea sickness, and Autumnsl and other fevers it is
one of the most certain and effective remedies. In
ernaly taken agreeable te directions, it is safe and
mild, and immediate In relieving sick headache,
Diarrhea, bleeding at the nose, and excessive Hem
orrhags from internal eruptions and injuries from
too full and phlethoric q habit of the body.
For sale by w. H. Gilman, Chas. Stott & Co, and
kidwen Lawrence, Washington; J. 8. kidWell,
DAY L VAN DEusEN, Proprietors
dec19-am 123 Chambers street, N.
Tampa, Sperm and AID a m anttne Can
dies, &c.
WE hsve received and row opened our fAli sap
w ply of new LAMPS, selected by ore of our
drm in New York and Philadeiphia, which We In
vite ladies and gentlemen 70 call and examine. Col
ored and white Sperm Candles Adamantine Candles,
patent spring Candlesticks, with shades.
Bookbinders Paste Brushes and Gold Leaf
Night Tapers, Stove Lustre
Spermacetti, Lard, spd Solar Lamp OIL
With our usual assortment of Window and Coach
Glass, Painters and Artists Materials. For sale
Wholesale and retail 1T our usual low prices fol
cash, or on time to punctual customers.
., HOWELL 4 MORSELL,
Successors to o. Whittleeey,
nov 1o-o street. (Todds Buildiue1
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POPULAR AND FAMILY MEDICINES

X NEUICINES
GOLD BY KIDWELL LAURENCE, Pennsyl-
~ vania avenue and 14th street. Washington, anc
JOHN L. KIDWELL, High street, Georgetown,
O., comprising in part:
Dr.. Jaynss Family Medicines-Dr. Roses FalniI,
Medicines-Wistars Balsam Of Wild Cherry-Ayere
Cherry Pectoral-Sands' and Tewsand's Sarssparil
IA. H. and John Bulls do-Rose's and Schwartze'
de-Milhau Elixer Calisaya Bark-Wo,fs Aromat
Scheidam Schnapps-Kidwe]rs Extract Beech Drop.
-Watt's Nervous Antidote-Osgood's India Choio-
gogue- Tonic Mixture-IIamptons Veee;a
bic Tincture- Green's Originated Bitters-Hoofand's
German de-Blake's and Cannoa's do-Rushton's
and Shines Cod Liver Oil, together with all the NOS
approved medicines of the time
Agents fer the sale ofSeymour's Galvanic Abdomi
nal Supporter, Ssyneurs Obstetrcal Supporters and
Mr.. Belts Abdominal UIcro Supporters.
fresh supply of Saratoga and Bedford Water.
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UNDERTAKEN.

WOULD respectfully return my thanks to the
Il ctizens OF Washington and its vicinity for their
past PATRONAGE and say that owing to the frequent
calls in the Undertaking branch Of my business, /
have been induced to discontinue the manufacture
OF furniture, and turn my attention fully to the
UNDERTAKING. have spared no pains to have
every thing tnat is requisite t. my business and
am therefore fully prepared to meet any order after
a few moments notice, and assure those who NAV
gave me call that will spare pains to carry out
their orders to their entire satisfaction
JAMES F. HARVEY,
It'll st., between G and H.
N. B-Calls attended to at all hours of the night,
mar Ply
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ICE!-ICE!l-ICEiil

('HE Undersigned returns his thanks to the public
l. for their very liberal patronage for the past ss
years. and hopes to merit continuance of the same
Having the agency Of large eastern Ice Compa
ny, will be enabled to supply dealers by the cargo
and his customers by the ton, or in such smaller
quantities as trey may require through the season
at one stated price.
Orders received by Charles stott & Co, druggists
corner Pennsylvania avenue and street; John Il
Given Co, wood and coal dealers, corner 14th and
streets; at my Office, Monument Hill; or they may
be directed to me through the post Office.
JNO. PETTIBONE.
mar S-eOd2m Int & Union law
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LIFE INSURANCE.
FINIIE HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE. COMPANY

Lax u ANHOndNVE.
INlE HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
l. with perpetual charter, embracing the advan.
tages of both the joint Stock and Mutual Plan one
strengthening the other, and making great saving
In the EXPENSE are taking risks favorable terms
as any other company. Annual dividends declared
on all policies in the mutual department, which are
usually equal to the premium notes given. Per.
mits on California, Australia, and Sea policies grant
cd at reduced rates.
Life policies after term Of years cancelled and
their equitable value returned in cash.
Risks on the lives OF Slaves taken on favorable
terms.
ously given by calling on G. BIRGE
feb TT Agent, Wizards Hotel,
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NEW AND sEasoNABLE GooDs.

VNHE subscriber begs to call the attention of per
i sons refitting their houses to his new stock of
PAPER HANGINGS and BORDERS. just received
superior lot of Silver" Papers Of the very latest
styles and best finish, these papers uarrantcd
nerer to tGr,sh. Velvet papers, large variety at
prices to suit all purses.
Gold papers from 81 4 cents per piece to $3.50
Gold and Velvet from 1o 90 cts per pi.o. to Gs5
Silver and Velvet from 112 cts. per piece to s225
Glazed papers from % cts to Sis per piece
Unglazed, Sc loo. 12x 15c. 1Sc. and 25c.
Oak and other limitations at reduced prices. All
kinds Of Decorative and Ornamental papers, Statues,
Groups &c.
Paper hung by experienced hands All work war
ranted to give satisfaction.
Pers DESTROYS to purchase would DO well to call
as my assortment is Of such description as to suit
the most fastidiCus.
JOSEPH T. K. PLANT,
No. Washington Place,
18th street, D doors south of Il street.
mar 11-eotf