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SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
JOHN n sMOOT,

JOHN n sMOor.
Sotah SIDE of Bridge street, ncrr High,
GEORGETOWN, D. G,
III AS received and is now Offering yery general
IL assortment of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
IN MS stock will be found a good assortment of
OF neU Style
Ligh; Spring Silks
Best make black do
Bereges, Grenadines, Tissues
bik modes and bright cold Challies
berege and Challey Deaines, MOuseelines
Real French Chintzes and Brillianus
Organdie and JacOnet Lawns
Real imported Lawns, fast colors, at l21<c.
Real French and Scotch Embroideries, cheap
Plain striped and plaid Bonnet Ribbons
Emb'd and plain Linen Cambria Handkerchief
great bargain
yaconet, Swiss, Nainsook, and Plaid MusIins
Rich figured and dotted do
Rajous Kid and Alexanderss Silk Gloves. all
colors ~
Ladies, Misses, and Cents Hosiery all kinds
Parasols OF every shade and price
hch English fast colors Prints at l2k
Win hrst rate assortment of
MEMS AND BOYS WEAR.
Also, Sheetings and Shirtings Of the best makes in
linens and Cottons
Table Cloths, Danasks, Napkins Towellings, Fur
mfure Chintzes, white Spreads
Domestic Goods generally.
Having made large purchases from the PhiladeI
pnia and New Ysrk auctions, am prepared to Of
fer gsaf inducements TO cash or prompt customers.
pio-lm j. III. SMOTT.
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PLEASURE TRIPS

TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION.
The Steamers GEO. WASH
zxEz5ssszzzss INGTON or THOS C0LLYER
can be chartered for public select parties TO vi.
the White House Pavilion, Mount Vernon, For
Washington, or other ,Iaces on the river.
The White House Pavilion is now open for visi
tors IL IS beautiful place for pleasure trips; it
has fine Ball and Dining room also a new Ten
Pin Alley
05- For particulars apply to the President of the
Company ar the Captains OF the Boats.
Mr. WILLIAM COKE is furnishing refreshments
on he boats, and is prepared 70 furnish parties on
the beet terms. ap 26-2m
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MUSICAL CONVENTION.

THE FRIENDS OF SACRED MUSIC in Wash
i ington, and citizens generally, are respectfully
informed that MUSICAL CONVENTION, under
the patronage Of the
UNION CHOIR ASSOCIATION
will be held in the Smithsonian Institution, on the
9th, 9Th, 10th, and llth of May, term ating with
PUBLIC CONCERT on Friday Evening, the lth.
The exercises will be under the direction of Prof
B. Woodbury., of New York, whose books have
been so generally adopted by the various Chors of
this city.
The Convention will hold three sessions each dav.
commencing at 10 a. m !, on Tuesday, the sth May,
during which Anthems, Chants, Trios, Duets, Solos,
and Glees will be practised, accompanied by course
of lessons in execution, style, delivery vocazatiOn
expression, articulation, &c The Public Concert
on the closing evening, will also be under the drec-
ton Of Prof. w.
This enterprise is earnestly commended to the al
tention of our musical brethren IN the District and
in adjoining cities Circulars stating more fully the
objects OF the Convention, can be had on applica-
ton to T. ]. Magruder, ID street, near 7th.
TERMS: Season Ticket, (embracing also the clos
ing Concert,) 81.
Single Tickets, (admitting to any one of the ses-
sions, or to the Concert only,) 25 cents.
Tickets can be had on application as above
my235t
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Form of G1aransss.
CANAL PACKET LIFE To POINT BOOKS

;nHE Canal Packet CONGRESS having been
i thoroughly repaired, and put in first rate n
order, will commence running On MONDAY go
the 30h instant, for the transportation of pa sseng-r
and light freight between Georgetown and the above
named point, on the most pleasing terms.
The Boa; will leave the wharf of w H. Ritter for
the Point OF Rocks on every MONDAY, WEDNES-
DAY, and FRIDAY mornings, at O'Clock, and the
Point Of Rocks for Georgetown on TUESDAY.
THURSDAY, and SATURDAYS, at the same hour,
stopping at the different landings along the line for
the reception and landing of passengers and freight,
gong and returning
Passage through either way S2 shorter distances
at the same rates. That is 10 say, from Georgetown
TO Great Falls so cents; Seneca Is cents Edwards
Ferry Sl.25; Manocscy Sl.50
Meals served regularly on board the Boat AZ mod
crate rates.
JOHN CROMBAUGH,
Proprietor,
CHARLES MERRELL,
ap 2J-lm Captain.
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BY j. c. MCGUIRE, Auction.er

I IMPROVED p PROPERTY AT THE NAVY
l. Yard al Public Aucion.-On TUESDAY after
noon, May 9Th, at 5K O'Clock, on the premises, /
shall sell Lot No. %, in Square No. sa2 situated al
the corner of south L and Seventh streets east
fronting Az feet on south street, by III feet on 7h
street, with the improvements, consisting of three
brick and one frame dwelling house.
Terms: One-fOurth cash the residue in 6, IL and
and lS months, for notes secured by deed of trust
on the premises, bedfng Interest.
JAS. e.. MCGUIRE,
ap U-eo&ds AFN6neer.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF DWELIING UOJJsE
i and Lot on Massachus etts avenue e-By yirtu.
OF deed IN trust the subscriber will SELL at public
auction, on the premises, on MONDAY afternoon.
May 2lst, at O'Clock, part of Lot numbered nine,
(9) in Square numbered four hundred and fifty-two
(4J2) fronting twenty (20) feet on Ma.sachusetts
avenue, between 9th and 7th sire cts west running
back one hundred and twenty nine Q29) feet, with
the improvements, consisting of an excellent frame
dwelling house. Terms cash.
NICHOLAS CALLAN, Trustee,
JAS. G. MCGUIRE,
ap ~ 3dW&dS Auctioneer
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q" Sam, you're q drunkard you re
alters drunk, and you habits is loose, mig
&c, your habits is loose" "Well, AZ
me dis, den, how de mischief am my ha-
bits loose when 1 is tight all de time?'"
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~ GREEN z sCoTT. Auetion..rs.

~ GREEN q SCOTT. Auctt0neers.
TTUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
i Estate.-By virtue Of a decree Of The Orphans
Court of the District of Columbia for the county of
Washington, approved by the Circuit Court of said
District sitting in Chancery, passed in the matter of
The petition Of Ann NJ Cross, guardian of the infant
children and heirs at law Of Washington Cross de-
ceased, 1 will, on THURSDAY, the 10Th day of
May, 1855, at 5x O'Clock p m, in front OF the prem
lSes proceed TO sell Lots numbered 81 %, %, 30 81
and S2 in square numbered l043, situate in the city
OF Washington and District aforesaid.
The above described property is situated at the
corner OF 18th street east and z street south
Terms OF sale: One-third cash, the residue in two
equal payments at six and twelve MONTHS with In
tereS ON deferred payments. The deferred pay
mems to be secured by the notes of the purchaser or
purchasers, satisfactorily endorsed.
Upon the full payment Of the purchase money and
interest, and the ratification Of the sale by the Court
the trustee will convey 10 purchaser or purchasers,
at his or their cost and expense, all the right tide
interest and estate i'm and TO said lots of gousd OF
which the said Washington Cross died seized
ANN M. CROSS, Trustee.
GREEN 4 SCOTT,
ap p2o-SI&M4,e e,9S lUth Auctioneers,
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ia pious old gentleman told his son
not to go, under any circumstances, a
fishing on the Sabbath but if be did, by
all means to bring home the fish.
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UVillany that is vigilant, will be an
oyer-match for virtue if she slumbers at
her post and hence it is that a bad cause
has often triumphed over a good one.
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Mr.. W. HENRY PALMER,
HITHERTO KNOWN AS
HOB r RE HELLER

III AS much pleasure in informing his friends and
IL the public in general that he has det' mined
On locaung himself in this city, and Is prepared TO
receive pupils for instruction ON the PIANO FORTE,
HARMONY and dCOMP0SITION. He Is permitted
% refer 10 Mr. George Riggs, JT., and Mr.. A.
kiec khoefer, and any communication addressed to-
him at Hdbus & Hitz's music store, Pennsylvania
avsEue, will have immediate attention
sp l5-u
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A GARD
: )" Economy IS tho road to aoealtA."
treat Reduction in the price Of Hats & Caps.

TNH undersigned, having made arrangements
Il with New York Hat Company to be con
stantly supplied with the very best MoIeskin or
DRESS HATS, got up in the latest style, offers
them at the unprecedented low price of $3.50.
worth from four to five dollars; second quality s3.
worth from $3.50 to 81; and q very good fashion,
able Hat at $3.50, worth from 90 to $3.50.
than they have been here ofcrs sold in this citv.
First rate beaver Hats S3,5J.
All kinds of seft HATS and CAPS very low.
IN order 10 sell al the above low prices the cash
system must be adopted; consequently those who
purchase will not be charged from fifteen to TWENTY
I'VE per cent. as an offset for bad debts.
ANTHONY,
(for many years In the employ of Todd
b Coz No. 3, Columbia place, 7th ST.
ap IS--u I'd door north of Penn avenue
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Amusomsnts.
ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
0bI0I CHOIR ASS0CIhfIRN

HE UNION CHOIR ASSOCIATION respect-
fully announce their first Anniversary Concert.
TO be gwen IN thr Smithsonian Institution on
~oNDsf ". ING My 1855.
when they Will present the Cantata of
T 81 e Pill GRIM FATHERS.
With Orchestral Accompaniment including n
Grand Piano Forte
The Concert will be uncer the direction Of F. 4
TUCKER, Conductor of the Association
Tickets 70 cents To b~ had at the stores of Tay-
lor Il Maury, llilbus HItz, and ther principal
book and music stores in the city; also from leaders
OF the various Chors belonging to the Association.
No tickets will be sold or money received AZ the
door.
The numbe rs Of tickets is limited, and each will
be accompanied by a pamphlet programme, con
tanning the words of the Cantata.
Prof SCHEEL will preside at the Piano Forte.
ap 30-eo3t&d
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U When an extravsgsnt friend wishes
TO oorrow your money, consider which
OF the two you would rather lose.
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LOR SALE.-A Pafr of BAY MARES. z years
\ otd next spring, we'll bred sound, stylish, ~
senue, spinted and capital goers. They are &S
well toroken and perfectly free from tricks, ana will
driving. The owner uarts with then, onIv hecause
nls purpose Is TO rcIrench his expenses. They can
oe seen al SouthHon's Qste Birch's) Stable on 18th
sueet, south Of Pa. avenue. For terms, or an op-
PortunIty 20 ty them, enquire the counter Of the
star once. They will be sold ba- gain.
apa au
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CELEBRATION OF THE LANDING

CELEBRATION OF THE LANDING
OF THE MARYLAND PILGRIMS.
Fs'HE PHILO DEMIC SOCIETY of Georgetown
College will celebrate the Landing of the Ma
ryand Pilgrims, on the 18th of May, at the site Of
Old st Mary's City, in st Mary's county. They
will leave this city in the Steamer George Washing
ton, on the l4th instant, and return on the l6ih
The Hon. Joseph r. Chandler, OF PENNSYLVANIA,
has consented 10 deliver the grafton.
For further particulars see the advertisement @!
the CoFsmittee Of the Young Catholics Friend So
ciety OF Washington.
JNO. C. G. HAMILTON,
RICHARD II CLARKE,
THOS 3. KING,
JNO. w. PRESCOTT,
H. hOUGuBOROUGH,
may 1-3t Committee of Arrancements,
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CHARLES HASKTNS, Architect.
(pd. drerIs, 6cttcser Tenth and Eleventh. Streets,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Al ILL continue TO furnish Plans, detail WORKING
" drawings cnd specifications OF buildings o.
every description, and also to supeiEtend ther tree
k!On feb -
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GRAND FIREMENS',
Military Club and Civic Ball.

THE FRANKLIN FIRE COMPANY take great
4 pleasure in announc ng TO the public tha, they
will give Grand Firemen's Military. Club, and
Civic Ball at the National Theatre, on TUESDAY,
EVENING, May 18th.
They assure the public that no pains or expense
will be spared to make this of the pagnifi
cent entertainments of tie season.
Particulars IN 4 future advertisement.
may 4-3t
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LOOK HER Ell

MORE BOUNTY LAND TO ILL who served
H1 In ANY WAR since l790, whether as Officers
sotners, Sailors, Marines, Clerks, Indians, Chap
Iains, wagon Masters, Teamstsrs, Landsmen, (oI
toeir widows or minor children) who have not yet
received null lGO acres and have been in service IA
Gays, VIII do well o. write TO Us, postpd4 and their
Land Warrants will be forwarded 10 them for the
above quantity, and no charge if they do not get it.
LLOYD & CO.,
GAIN Agents Office, opposite u. 8. Treasury,
Washington City, ID. G mar 6-3m
OLIVER WARE, PLATED WARE
~ AND FINE FANCY GOODS.-Silver
Conee and Tea Sets, Sugar Bowls, Cream Jugs
4oolets, Cups, spoons and Forks. Also, a great
ya1ety OF magnificent Fancy Silver Ware, suitable
fof presents.
fated Coffee Sets, CastOrs, Baskets, Spoons and
Forks, on best Albata.
Inc Nneies are warranted as represented, and
VIII be sold al 4 snail advance.
sao Pa. avenue beS gth and ION streets.
mar 29-u
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A LIZ RS

IA visiting the City should see Hunters Cata
lOgue of the Curiosities of the Patent Office Also
his Description of Powell's Great Picture.
feb % 3m~
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PREMIUM MINERAL WATER.

PREMIUM MINERAL WATER.
WE respectfully call the attention of all persons
w who wish TO be served with superior MINE
ed Silver Medal by the Metropolitan Mechanics
Institute TO our extensive mandatory.
In addition to the above also bottle Ale, POr-
ter, Champagne Cider, Root Beer and Mead, all OF
which will need but trial to decide in its being
equal if not superior, to anything of the kind in the
United States.
fresh supply Of the above always on hand.
Orders by nail or given TO our drivers will be
thankfully received and promptly attended TO.
ARMY q SHINN,
Union Bottling Depot,
No. 81 Green street, Georgetown, ID. G.
an 26-d2w
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fore them, stern and calm, his arms fold
ed and his brow compressed.
'Clari,-St Clare-it is your last meet
ing upon earth. Let it be brief. And
turning on his heel, he departed as 81
lently as he came.
With choking sob, the pale girl fold
ed her arms around her lover, while her
full lips wildly met his own in one long,
burning kIss-and then exclaiming, Fare
well oh, farewell p she sank at his feet,
without sens or motion.
Tenderly he raised her in his arms,
with bursting heart-and laying her
gently upon the sofa, pressed his lasl ca.
ress upon her cheek. Calling her atlen-
dent, he left the mansion Of suffering and
sorrow.
That night. Marie Thorn,on's earthly
troubles fled forever. Clarl was with
her 10 the last-cIosed her eyes in death,
and wept over one who had always been
a kind mother to her.
Thornton Kept aloof--and when in
formed Of her decease, manifested no
emotion. Without tear, he gloom,ly
left the mansion and did not return un.
til after the funeral obseouies, which
took place the second day after her death.
Her remains were taken to her farmers
plantation and laid with those Of her an
cestors.
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SslrttsN.
From nth,B BI,ioa rfa. Flag.
CLARL,
THE URSULINE NUN:
Oh
TEE FATAL VOW.
A THRILLING TALE OF THE SOUTH
~ Di VERNON.
CHAPTER |.

NIlal Il ~ !.
..Wh,n he sat beneath hereye, he felt
it,.pl.nlor on hi,n like bright spell.
Henri St. Glare, having left college,
remained at home some months on hlA
,ather's plantation but growing weary
.,i the monotouous life he led there. re-
aiesled Of bis indulgcnt parents permis-
sion To visit some OF the more Southern
States, which permission was granted ;
and no, many days passed before the
Young man found himself III the CreS.
cent Guy, sauuterin. along one OF the
principal lhoroughfares. |. was pleas
ant day and as he passed along, anus.
ing himself with observations OF the dill.
i.ren. iorn.s and faces he met. he saw
lady approaching, leaning on the arm OF
female slave. Notwithstanding her
rich and elegan, attire, she appeared sal
low and sickly; in fact, seemed like one
gradually sinking. INTO the grave. As
they met, the lady naturally looked up,
and Henri was struck with the familiar
expression Of her features, but it was not
until they had passed one another sever
al PAGES, that he suddenly recollec,ed his
own maternal aunt. whom he had not
seen for years. He Immediately turned
and retraced his steps for the purpose of
addressing her; and stepping before her
with a bow, he remarked:-
"Madam, can you remember an old
friend,"
She looked earnestly in his face for a
few seconds, and then extending her
hand, which he pressed warmly, she said
in broken feeble voice
81 do remember you, Henry, though
i. is long since | have seen you. You
are no. very much altered, but you have
grown taller and prouder looking. am
delighted to see you again. Will you
no, accompany me homes You perceive
that nv health is very delicate!'
"Indeed, dear aunt, do with sorrow.
But take my arm--lean on me. and |
will attend you"
Supported by Henri and the slave
who was called Ber.ha-the lady, whose
name was Thornton, moved slowly home
ward. They had only short distance
to traversee, and on reaching the house,
all ascended the marble steps and were
admitted INTO the richly furnished par
lor. Here the afflicted lady sank into a
softly cushioned lounge, and drew deep
and heavy sigh.
81 did not know of your second mar
rage aunt Maria" said the young man,
as he took seat on an ottoman near by.
Mrs Thornton placed her hand over
her eyes as if in pain.
81 will confide in you Henri" said she
at is now two years since | became the.
wife of Adelbert Thornton-and-and-
thousand times have had cause to re-
pent it," Here the unhappy woman
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45oftru.
The La dies Man"
BY DAVID BARKER, ESQ.

BY DAVID BARKER, ESQ.
Who is Ladies' MANI Not he,
The dem foiae,' art begot,en fop,
Who lives through life a dcvo;ee
To dancing hall aud ,allor's shop;
Who lacks for ballast, not for sail
Whose beard around the place he chews
Is like kirk on puppy's tail.
For ornament and not for use.
He cannot be Ladies' Man"
Who dreams that for world OF gold
The love OF women Can be won,
Or virtue can be bought and sold;
Nor he A Ladies' Man" | ween,
Who dares a ssert, or dares expect.
That traxpings can be made t" screen
The poverty Of intellect.
lie is of Ladies' Man" the kind,
Who lives to learn, and learns TO prize
The sterling briIl,ancy of mind
Beyond the brilliancy OF eyes;
Who feels that purity and love.
That native modesty and taste
Are gems which man should hold above
rtrs small circumference Of waist;
Who knows that all the toys Of earth.
The pride of rank, and power OF might
Are always tipped by moral worth
When weighed upon the scales OF right
He is 81. I.adies' Man"-the best
Who, though he tolls at sledgc or cart
HIS 90, a something in his breast
The dictionary calls heart.
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EXTREMES. Many fool h as passed for.
a clever man, because he has known how
TO hold his tongue and many clever
man has passed for fool because he has
not known how 10 make use Of it.
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The Lord will provide

The boy went f,r,h 70 labor with hear,
strengthencd-.faith encouragtd-and the
dawn OF brighter days flushing up hie's
orient. He did not go to the same store
no; Kind Providence directed hum
to another place and that nigh, when he
returned home. he was surprised to gee
br,gh, fire in the stove-a barrel Of flour
in one corner and all the necessities and
some Of the comforts Of life in tempting
array. around. No clue could be obtain.
ed from those who left the things. Of the
donors name--no,hing but the supple
sentence The Lord will Provide met
their eager search aAd with this they
were fam to be content.
Sunshine once again threw its euliven-
ing beam a,hwan the cottage; ever! thing
seemed to 80 well with its inmates and
as months los, themselves in the years.
there was left them only memory Of
those dark days, in which the world
seemed conspirins 10 cas.a gloom over
her and hers.
Flowers blossomcd in the little patch
Of ground attached to the cottage III sum.
mer, and in winter few choice exoiics
tempted the canary into belief that he
was in his own home, and Won from him
many song.
But years have passed by
The old man-,he miserly merchant
is dead. Arthur has grown up and
about to marry the daughter OF him who
,hurst the bank bill so hear,lessly ON Linn
t,nany, many years ago. The widow
still lives and goes abou, with bustling
tread, merry countenance and cheerful
voice.
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CHAPTER III

Fare the echo died with that deep word
a voice, smile.
A Young sweet anirit gnue --HENAys
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ELLSWORTH, COUNTY, MAINE; FRIDAY,

deadly pale. He gasped for utterance
but was silent.
The priest regarded him with cold
smile Of triumph, The time has come,
he said ;-'Clari is past fifteen. Is it not
well that there should he one member of
your family pure aud virtuoss p And
a sneer curIed his thin lip.
Thornton sank into chair-his hands
fell beside HIM with the action of despair.
At length he gasped for,h-'Fa,her J
submit-it must be So"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-13
mo. 52s.1

No 52S.
Notice OF the dfseansinuance of the United States
iand offices JenersOnv lie, Vinsennes, and VIM
anac, Indiana.
NDER provisions Of the the OF Con-
u ers June i2 1870, which declares at whenever
the public lands unsoid land dis
number hundred
distnct any any
unsoid the Of the
Of land Office shall hs subject sale at of the
existing Offices the district which the
office shall Of which the Secretary
shall notice - ard nasucs the th section OF
Treasury which
quantity usod snch
his such cOntnuxnce
public in order to close the land
point OF
approved loA0, fnasch
deroircd he Seefary Of the Interior
establish the Home Department. approved Sd March,
Is4e:
given of reports
land OF said districts reduced below
hundred thousand Secretary Of The Interior tth the
President difecd the Offices
yIscEssEs and WIsAAAo in The Indiana
discontinued and lands unsod Of the
be de subject sale at the land Office
A Ihe OF government OF said STATE
remaining unappropatsd by iaw subject
within the limits uf the districts discontinued
will be subject heretofore those Offices, from
the receipt this by the
public
they prepared appIca
JOHN WILSON
Commissioner of The General Land Office.
JAsuARy 25, 1856.
Jan 27--2aw6w lStarJ