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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-06
TlNHE AGRICULTURAL TOOL AMI

n MILLING BUSINESS will be continued Inv the
undersigned under the style end firm of II S. Whit
tsmnre & Brother. ~
- + -rsons wishing TO purchase AGRICULTURAL
~ 10 wll hfa to their interest to eve CALL as
our tock we think be surpassed in oualty'and
will ne sold at prices o suit the times
Tie hrm of H. 5. Whlemore 4 Bro is alone au
thol ised to settle the affairs of Whemore McNamee
% II. s. WMITTEMORE
CA WHTrTEMORE
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Two THE STOCKHOLDERS OF RI

\ LYNCHBUkG hose L. FIRE INSURANCE
CoMfANY-The Board of Directors Of the Lynch
ourg Bose and Fire Insurance Company at meeting
held on the - day Of the present month declared
dhidend OF per of The Tro6s Of the lust ak
months, which will be paid TO The Stockholders on AMI
aftef the 18th inst. G. I. WILLS, Sec'y
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NOTICE II. 7. NORMAN, of thel lie rm of
Y Moorman Martin, would inf rm the friends md
cnst, mers of the late firm that he will continue the
Grocery and Commission Business,
ut the cd stand of N Il where he will make every
exerton to give satisfaction his friends Gus ;omers
and he public generally
II will keep constantly on hanl large and we'll Sc
leotcd stock of GROCERlES, DRY GOODS, &c.
~ Special attention paid to the sale or forwarding
of Tobacco, Wheat Flour. &c, &c.
ian2ts THOS 7. MOORM.N.
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l. TlNUE THE FOUNDRY BUSINESS in all its
branches and asks continuance of the bral patron.
age extended TO Whittemore, McNamee Il Co.
JAMES McNAMEE
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WASHINGTON HOTEL,

L1 NO FIBINtI, ' n.
NE undersigned having purchased the iniei i
Il Vim. Leftwieh * Son 10 his long e.taLr he
and well known Hotel will hereafter conduct III am
under the style of a
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Lynchburg Furnishing WarerOOm.

subscribers have removed Il
IL the New Granite Front Building, second do !,
above John Hoins.and Immediately opposite Thurman
4 SCHOOLGIRLS Hardware Store.
Jan Its WILSON & RANKIN
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1" Herring Run course" promise to be
highly interesting. A number of cele-
brated nsgs will contend for the prizes.
A new hotel called the Fayette Street
House, has recently been opened in our
city. 1t is well situated, handsomely ar
ranged, and promises to do good busi-
ness.
Miss Jenny Busk, the young lady to
whom alluded some time ago, gives her
concert tomorrow night at the Assembly
rooms. She possesses musical talent in
an extraordinary degree, and In all re-
spects deserving. She has fair prospects
Of full house. 1t is her purpose to visit
Europe and receive instructions from
some Of the best masters there
This has been decided mineral wa
ter day. Abiding to the fact, allow me
to say that Messrs. Rogers & Coleman
keep superb article, free from all iniu-
rlous drugs, and pleasant to the taste.
Randall, under Barnum's, likewise keeps
a delightful soda fountain.
The Hippodrome is about to absquatu-
late. 1t has attracted full and fashion,
able houses. / would advise the actors,
male and female, to have their costumes
washed before they again exhibit. Also
to have the big monkeys tail fastened
better, as it came of the other day in the
height of the excitement. RORERICK.
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ICIAL
TREASURY DKpAPT

TREASURY DEPARTslENf, Jan. l, 1854.
Notice is hereby given to the holders of the follow
ing described stocks Of the United States that tits
department is prepared to purchase at any time be.
twesa the date hereof and the first of June next,
portions of those stocks amounting in the aggregate
TO seven millions dollars the manner and on the
terms hereinafter mentioned, to wit:
In case Of any contingent competition, within the
amount stated preference 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 CON-
pounded of the following particulars:
LIST. The par vslue or amount specified in each
certificate.
"a: premium on the stock of the loan author
ILed 6y the act of July, 1916, redeemabe November
r. 1890, OF SIX per cent the stock of the loan au-
thorlzed by the act of 1872 rsdeemable 3lst Decem
Der 1867 OF fifteen and ahalf per cent the stock
Oh tne oans authorized by the acts OF lS47 and lS4
ana redeemable, the former on the 31st December,
ieo' ana the latter the 30th June 1869 of TWEEN
y-one per cent; and on the stock Of the loan au
thorizei by the act of 1850, and redeemahe on the
List OF december, 1854, commonly called the Texan
Indemnity ten per cent ~
ID Interest on the par of each certificate from the
lst OF 1any 1854 to the date Of receipt and settle
nent at the treasury, with the allowance flor the
money TO reach the owner) of enc days interest in
Payment for said stocks will be made in drafts OF
the treasurer of the Untef States the assistant
treasurer at Boston, New York, Philadelphia, as
the parties may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE,
Jan 3-dt1stJune Secretary of the Treasury.
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FRESH BEEF AND VEGETABLES FOB
THE NAVY.
NAVY AGENTS OFFICE, May IL, 1854.

NAVY AGKNr's OFFICE, May III, 1854.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this Of
- fee until Thursday, the Sth day of June. 1854.
at noop for the supply of such quantities Of fresh
beef and vegetables may be required the Wash
iugton station during the fiscal year commencing
the LIST day of July next, and ending the 3oth
June, 1855.
The beef and vegetable must be of good quality,
and the best the market affords and each article
must be offered for by the pound.
Bond with approved security will be required in
half the estimated amount Of the contract, and
ten per centum IN addition will be withheld from
the amount of each paym ant to be made, colste-
rsl security for the due performance of the contract,
which will on no account be paid until it is fully
complied with
Every offer made must be accompanied las direct
cd in the act of Congress making appropriation for
the naval service for 1S46, approved 10th August,
1870 by written guarantee, signed by one or more
responsible persons, to the effect that he they
dertake that the bidd bidders WILL If his the
I'D be accepted enter into an obligation, within five
days, with good and sufficient sureties, to furnish
the articles proposed.
No proposal will be considered unless sccompa-
Died by such guarantee.
taay l2-F4w A. @. ALLEN, Navy Agent.
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PUBLIC NOTICE,
CENTRAL LAND OFFICE.

April 5th, 1854.
M HEREAs, by an act of Congress approved 18th
OF March, S54, entitled Fan act for the relief
al settlers on lands reserved for railroad purposes"
every settler public lands .swhich have BEEN or
may be, Withdrawn from market in consequence Of
proposed railroads. ana soho had settled thereon prior
U saeh pitscrdwdt shall be entitled to pre- empton
a t3e ordinary minimum. to the lands settled
and cultivated by them: Provided they shall prove
up their rights according to such rules and Tegua-
uohs as may be prescribed by the Secretary Of the
Interior, and pay for the before the day that
may be fixed by the Presidents proclamation for
the restoration Of said lands to MARKET
Public notice is hereby given, by direction Of the
Secretary ofthe Interior, that all such settlers will
be entitled to the right OF presumption given by the
said set upon furnishing PROOF satisfactory to the
district ofhce) that the settlement on which the
claim Is predcated is of character to entle the set
tier to right Of pre-emptos, under the provisions
oil the act Of 4th September. lS4I, and made by
such settler prior to the Withdrawal" of the land
i1r the purpose statei-no ''decaraton, Of course,
teing necessary under the circumstances; provided
payment be made for the same 'before the day that
nlay be fixed by the Presidents proclamation tor
the res GRAFTON of said lands t. market"
JOIN WILSON,
l4-Law6w kHnrnrn
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BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENCE.
BALTIMORE, Nav l6-IOPN

Ex-President Fillmore left here, this
morning, IN the III o'clock train for Phil
adelphia, en- route homeward. He was
escorted to the depot by quite large
military and civic procession, accom-
panied by the Mayor and the committee
of arrangements.
1 love good music, and, at this present
writing, have the benefit Of an exquisite
concert without paying for ticket. Our
celebrated Blues Band, under direction
Of Captain Holland, have their room on
the opposite side of the street, and night
ly discourse most eloquently. This corps
of musicians have few equals. Their SER
vices are IN constant requisition. There
Is something in the sweet, mellow, melo-
dIouS strains, which penetrate ones in
most soul, and cause him to exclaim-
Muse hath charms to sooihe Tire savage brea=, ,,
TospiH rock and bust a hornets nest;
IL fingers on the hours sweetIy sped
And ecbees softly round a cabbag e head,
Who 50 figid, so unpoetic, so void Of
romance, so callous to love, that have no
place IN the secret chamber of their souls
for sweet concord of sounds! am not
that individual, and, therefore, return my
sincere compliments to the Blues Band
for its many agreeable serenades.
The Greys' Band is also very fine
one, but its location is further off, and |
am less indebted to it for musical enter.
tainments.
Gudgeon fishing is now quite in season.
hundreds go out daily, either to the Pa
taPsco, near the Relay House, or to Her
rlng Run, where these delicious fish are
to be caught in great abundance. Par.
ties OF ladies' and gentlemen may be seen
a. d; all tunes on these fishing expeditions.
The sport is exquisite.
The Spring races this season over the
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GERMANS CELEBRATED TOOTH WASH

FgNHlS delicious article combines many meritori
4 Gus qualities that it has now become . stand
arc fayorite with the citizens of New York, Phla-
depha and Baltimore. Dentists prescribe It In their
prsctice most successfully, and from every source
tie most fiattering laudations are awarded it
Infamed and bleeding gums are immediately ben
fitted by its use its action upon them is very mild
soothing, and effective. II cleanses the teeth so
thoroughly that they made TO rival pearl In the
wilderness. and difuses through the mouth such .
delightful freshness that the breath is rendered
dujsiteIy sweet 1t disaffects sll those impurities
which tend to produce decay, and as a consequence,
when these are removed the teeth must always re
main sound.
Prepared only by Francis GERMAN, Druggist PHIL
adalrha, and sold by w. III GILMAN, Washington,
and by all Druggists, at only Is cents a bottle.
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FRESH ARTICLES.

IMPERIAL Prupes in small glass kegs; extra quail
i fly new Eeme Figs in small boxes; bunch Raj
sins, very fine Cox's English Shrei Gelatines;-
French Imperial Gelatines in shred and rolls, these
Gelatiues perhaps superior to any article Of the
kind introduced in this city; French and Eng
sh directions furnished Theoretically sealed Fruit
pure Extract of Tomato, Sardines, Fresh Olive Oil
TASKS aud bottles, Sap Sage Cheese English dairy
do, Jellies of all kinds, Saddles. Firth Ross best
London Mustard, put up in metal, very superior
French and American do. of all kinds, Bakers Bro
ma, Cocoa and Chocolate, Millards do. cask Du-
rant, Maglory brand, vintage 1913 Brandy, and one
do. Grape Juice Port These unsurpassed for me-
dicinai and other purposes and warranted pure
Carnena, Sago Tapioca. sweet Cider black Tea at so
cents per pound, warranted to plcase-pure white
CASTLE Soap, Montgomery county and other Hams,
&c, &c. Goods delivered.
Emp. KING,
corner of Vermont ave. and 10th streets.
ap 19-Wtf st Johns SQuere.
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FUNERALS.

@V-1 The subscriber is prepared 10 at
zS tend, at the shortest notice, to any
calls in this line, and will spare pains to render
entire satisfaction 10 all who may desire mis- assistance
in performing the last tribute of respect 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
era in this city. to whom he can refer to
its efficacy in preserving the body from decOmposi
ton for any length of period.
J. w. PLANT, ID street,
aug S-eOly bet. 9Th and 10th streets.
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UNDERTAKES, &c.
CABINET MAKER & UNDERTAKEN.

'tsnE undersigned would respectfully inform his
/ friends acquaintance and the public morally
that he still continues to execute all orders in his
line of business in the best manner and at the short
est notice.
REPAIRING neatly and promptly executed
FUNERALS attended to at
0ls.zEzszII the shortest notice, and in the best
manner. Bodies preserved in the meSt perfct man
7ser, euen in the 1u'7HeSt Weatfer.
Thankful for past favors, he would respectfully
solicit, and will cndeayor to merit continuance of
the same ANTHONY BUCHLY,
Pr ave., s. side, between 9th and 10th SITS.
Residence: Mr.. Martins D street, Sd house east of
It'll street. mar lily
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UNDERTAKEN.

= UNUERIAhEN.
7 WOULD respectfully return my thanks to the
i citizens of Washington and its vicinity for their
past patronage, and say that owing to the frequent
calls in the Undertaking branch Of my business, 1
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 that Is requisite to my business, and
therefore fully prepas to meet any order after
q few moments notice, aud assure those who may
give call that will spare pains to carry cut
their orders TO their entire satisfaction.
JAMES L. HARVEY,
1th ST.. between G and II.
N. B-CaIls attended to at all houls of the night.
mar Ply
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FOR BALTIMORE.

The Steamer 0SCEOLA leaves
ss2 Washington for Baltimore every
TUESDAY MORNING, at Z o'clock and Alexandra
al S o'clock.
Returning leaves Baltimore every THURSDAY
at 4 O'Clock p. m.-Stopping at Leonardtown, ND,
s. Mary's River Md, kinsale and Cone River, and
the usual landings on the Potomac, for signals or
to land passengers. JAS MITCHELL.
an 4E3m Captain
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TO THE CITIZENS OF GEoReFToWN

BUCKLEY co. respectfully inform the citi.
y . Gems of Georgetown and it's vicinity. that thev
are prepared to undertake every description of work
In GAS FITTING. They have secured thu services
OF some OF the best workmen from the North and
their charges will be found low as in any of thos
cities.
They have always On hand an elegant assortment
OF d&s Fixtures to which they would invite the ex
arninatios OF the public
SOUTH side Of Bridge street, between Washington
AMI Jefferson.
Orders left at Linthicum's Hardware Store will h.
Puactually attended to. ian cor
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Gadsby's HeteI-w. aApsBY
GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS,

"ARRlN'S SUPERIOR DRILLED-EYED
w NEEDLES, the best needle 10 the market.
Also, Fishing Hooks and Fishing Tackle Of every
description.
For sale, wholesale any retail by
e. K. LUNDY,
Bridge street, bet Congress and High,
ap zS-u Georgetown.
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jected at the option of TIE department.; end that Co
partners of any firm shall rot be received A. SIRE
ties for esch other; and that whenever il nav \.
deemed necessary, for the interest of ths govern.
msnt and the heslth Of the crews Of the Unit,d
states vessels 30 procure particular brands OF nou
which are known TO keep best on distant stations.
the Bureau of Provisions and and Clothing, win
the appreciation of the Secretary Of the Navy, be,
and hereby IL, authorized to procure the same on
the best terms. Ia market overt
Approved q March, 1854.
no 2S-law4w
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VARA, or the Child of Adoption, an original
work of great beauty and intere SITS 81
Kenny Mills or, the Earnest Worker. 40c
LIS it possible to make the best Of both Worlds 90
cents ' w
81 Is ~ N''er'
Bottoms Evidences, 75c.
Browns Diseourses on the Sayings and DoinRs Of
our Lord, new edition, 81 :.
Holiday House. by Miss Sinclair, new edition, SOC
Infants Progress, new edition, Soc
Physcal Theory of Another Life, by Isaac Taylor
IN, . .- ~ .... .l r
w Tiaefs Humihties, or, the Theory Of Preashing.
The Lamplightsr =
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
AS.N-a eesntp Seventh stTest,
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SCRIBNER'S COAX on. u

THE healing and restorative 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 infamatory
sccumulations, which are formed on the surface or
skim knewn as burns, bruises, bois, wounds infiict-
ed by cuts, and other external gatherings For in.
tanned eyes, Catarrh the head the bleeding Piles,
Sea sickness, and Autumnal and other feyer. it is
one of the most certain and effective remedies In
ternaly taken agreeable to 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 habit of the body
For sale by w. Il. Gilman, Chas. stott 4 Co., and
Kidwell lawrence, Washington; J. 8. Kidwell
Georgetown.
DAY VAN DEUSEN, Proprietors.
decl9-6m. l23 Chambers etroat NJ
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FIR Z SEQ, DECOR ATIVE,

+ II L CO, ID e CORA TIVE,
AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF
ORN A M E N TAI PAINTING
Tue Undersigned respectfully inform the citi-
i zens of Washington and its vicinity that, hay
ing determined on locating themselves permanently
in this city. as FRESCO, DECORATIVE, AND Or
NAMENTAL PAINTERS, they shall az all times be
prepared to devote their attention to decoration in
any style of the interior of Churches Public Halls
Private Dwellings, &c.
HUBERT SCHUTTER,
HENRY KAHLERT.
Pa ave, g. side, between 18th and 18th SITS.
mar 20-Smh
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tifully manufactured and as cheap any establish
mont IL In Union.
DOLLARD'S HERE ANIUM EXTRACT OR LUIS
TROU5 HAIR TONIC,
prepared from South American herbs and roots, the
most successful article produced for preserving
the hair rom falling out changing color, restoring
and preserving it in healthy and luxuriant state.
Among other reasons why Dollards hair-cutting Sa-
loon, maintsins its immense popularity is the fact
that his Tonic applied to every head of hair cut at
his 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, Ut
Chestnut Street, opposite the State House, Phila-
delphia.
Il. DoLLARD has at last discovered the NE PLUS UL-
IRA of hair dye and announces it for sale with per-
feet confidence in its SURPRISING everything of the
kind now in 1t colors the hair either black
brown, may be desired, and is used without any
injury to the hair skin, either by stain other
wise, be washed off in ten minutes after the ap-
pication, without detracting from it's efficacy. Per-
sons visiting the city invited to give him CALL
Letters addressed to r. DOLLARD, 1T CHESTNUT
STREET, PHILADELPHIA, will receive attention.
jan 23-1y.
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CLOTHING, CLOTHING,
~ SPRING STILES,
CUSTOM DEP ARTMENT

CUSTOM DEPARTMENT.
WALL STEPHENS, Pennsylvania avenue. be.
Tween 9Th and 10th streets, next door to Iron Hail.
also three doors east of National Hotel invite citi
Gems and strangers to an examination of their new
assortment Of Spring Cloths and Cassimeres, White
and Colored Marseies Silk, Satin, and other Vest
ings, embracing the finest assortment of desirable
goods for the coming season that We ever offered,
which we will make to order in the most superior
styles much cheaper than the usual city prices for
similar goods.
We therefore invite all purchasers wishing to con-
suit economy, to examine our present assortment
before making their selections.
Also, cor sGintiy ia nd large assortment of
peTior ready-msde Clothing for gentlemen and boys
Of al qualities which, for STYLES and elegance of fin
ish, cannot be alusiied in this uity.
1t
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AMERICAN & FOREIGN AGENCY,

opposite the Treasury Department, HdltiRoto7l,
VNDER the direction of AARON HAIGHT PALMER,
- Counsellor of the Supreme Court Of the Uni
ted States, ard Consul General Of tte Republic Of
Ecuador, for the United States, established for the
prosecution and recovery of claims of American
Gems on foreign Governments; or the United States
before Congress, the Executive Departments of the
Federal Government and Boards OF Commissioners
sitting In Washington; recovery of debts, lsgaciss,
and inheritances in the United states and foreign
countries; investments IN United States and State
seeurites; collections generally, remitanres, and
other money business. having efficient and relic
tories of the Union, in Mexico, Central and South
America the chief cities OF Europe, IL Australia In
dia and China, the undersigned prepared TO give
his prompt and faithful attention to all business
that may be contided 70 his agency.
feb l5-W1y AARON t. PALMER
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PHILADELPHIA ADVERTISEMENTS.

.4rR FO WLERS, WELLS s. CO.,
NJ Phrenoiogists and Publishers, 23l Arch st,
W Tbelow Seventh, Philadelphia. All works on
7 PhrenologY, Water Cure, Magnetism, ana
ea.>S Photography for sale at New YORK prices
examinations day and evening,
Cabinet free to visitors. may ll-3m
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r. 8. BARBARIN,
DENTIST
CONGRESS- Strict. FIVE DOORS NORTH OF BRIDGE H..
GEORGET0WN, D. O.
nov ls-f
Gas FIXTURES.

VILE subscribers take pleasure in announcing to
l. the public that their stock of GAS FIXTURES.
some OF tbs best and latest patterns has
oeen received ana that they prepared to sell
al the lowest rates Persons in want of Gas Fixtures
wiil please call and examine they will no doubt
End it to their interest
Dwellings and public buildings fttsd with gss-su.
bling q: the usual rates
dec lS-tf Nv. THOMPSON 4 BROTHER