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United States Patent Office,

WARRINGTON, Jan. 10, 1850
ON THE PETITION OF SAMUEL TAY-
" LOR, Of Cambridge, Massachusetts, praying
for the extension Of a patent granted to him on
the 18th day Of May, 1912, for an improvement In
constructing brushes for dressing warps," for
seven years from the expiration Of said patent
which takes place on the 18th day Of May, 1856 !:
1t is ordered, that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Office on Monday, the 12th day Of
May next, at II O'Clock m; and all persons are
notified to appear and show cause, IL any they
have, why said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to
Ale I'm the Patent Ohice their objections, specially
set forth 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 transmitted In accordance with the rules of
the Office, which will be furnished on application.
The testimony In the case will be closed on the
I'd day Of May; depositons and other papers re-
lied upon as testimony must be filed In the Office
on or before the morning Of that day; the argu-
ments, IL any, within ten days thereafter.
Ordered, also, that this notice be published In
the Union, Intelligencer, and Star, Washington,
ID. c.; Argus, Baltimore, Md; Pennsylvanian,
Philadelphia, Pa; Journal Of Commerce, New
York, N. Y; and Post, Boston, Mass; once
week for three successive weeks previous TO the
18th day Of May next, the day Of hearing.
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner Of Patents.
p. S.-Editors Of the above papers will please
send their bills to the Patent Once, with paper
containing this notice. Jan 1S-1aw3w
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Eswamp and Overlooked Lands.o

DUBLlC NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE
IL Instructions Of the Secretary OF the Interior
public notice is hereby given that in order to
bring toa close the business under the act Of Con-
gress approved September %, IS5O entitled can
act TO enable the State OF Arkansas, and other
states, to reclaim the swamp lands within their
limits" and at the same time afford 10 parties
who claim that portions Of the lands selected un-
der said law are dry and ft for cultivation, an op
pOrtunity to introduce evidence, all lands so Sc
lected, to the approval whereof no objection be
made within SIX months from the date hereof,
viii be certided and patented to the States.
Such objections as are contemplated by the
above must be made under oath, and filed with
the register and receiver Of the proper land ONCE
for transmission to the General Land Once. The
necessary forms for afhdavits are In the hands of
said officers.
The following classes of land are exempt ffOm
ist Lands entered with cash, or located with
military bounty land warrants or scrip, after the
passage Of the act Of 18th September, 1850, and
prior 10 the passage Of the act Of I'd March, 1855
for the relief purchasers and locetors Of swamp
and overnowed lands
ID. Lands already patented TO the State under
the swamp law.
I'm all cases where objection Is raised testimony
must be taken before the register and receiver Of
Of said six months, as thev may appoint with the
consent Of the Commissioner Of the General Land
Once.
The lists Of swamp and overhowed lands are
open to inspection during the regular business
hours Of ihs Land Once.
Given under my hand, al the city OF Washing
ton, this 2lst day OF December, 1855.
THOS. A. HENDRICKS
Commissioner General Land Onoe.
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Talking Of 'conundrums.' b,
said Old Hurricane, stretching himself all over
Social Hall, and sending out one Of those
mighty puts Of Havana smoke which had
given him his name. Taking Of conun
drums, can any Of you tell me when q ship
may be said to be in love 2"
can tell car" snapped out Little
Just missed it," quoth Old Hurricsne.
mule Try again Who speaks frst %
10 secondly, answered Lemons, IL.
When she wants mate -
Not correct" replied Hurricane. "Tbe
question is still OPEN
W nen shes ship of great siIe,n tsishs
iu0uWvSuy pr1pounded Mr.. Smoothly.
said the Colonel, regarding the raasn,,o.
his face in his boots 0'
ricane. su nur-
when she's struck aback by q bssrr
swell, suggested Starlight S
Not as yet said Hurricane. "come
hurry along - Ne'
When she makes much of fast sailor 30
cried Smashpipes.
Here there was a great oroan and Sr,o.I.
pipes was thrown out of the window Whpp
peace was restored, Old Hurrica ane ttpropelleS',
again. fPSU
GU might have said, when she hugs tbe
wind, or when she runs down for a smseL :
or when she's after c0nsort,' or sometime
OF that sort. But it wouldn't have been right
The real solution is-'when she s attached 10
a buoy" ~
That's il, is it," said Smashpipes. who
had mysteriously re-appeared That's what
just stepped out TO tell the ladies Now.
some @ 3t you tell me when a ships beloved ,''
when the carpenter re-guards her
quoth Meister Karl (" Smas shpfpes Won mns,
find the cigars" ~''
And Smashpipes brought out his box os Re-
gahas, ana behold there came a great cloud
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OFFICIAL.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT., Dec. 1, 1855.
Notice is hereby given to holders Of stocks Of
the United States that this Department win pur.
chase to the amount Of 81, 500 600 Of said stocks
at any time when the same may be offered prior to
the 1st day OF June next, and viii pay therefor the
following prices, to Wit:
For stock Of the loan Of 1919, a premium OF ten
per cent for stock Of the loans Of 1s47 and 1sis,
q premium Of sixteen per cent; for stock issued
under the act Of 1850, commonly called Texas in.
demnity stock, a premium Of six per cent; and
for stock OF the loan OF Isi6, redeemable on the
I2lh November, lS46, IL received at the Treasury
prior to the lst day Of January next, a premium
Of2K per cent; IL received between the lst jan
uary and the 3lst Of March next, a premium OF
per cent and IL received after the 31st Of March
and prior to said LIST Of June next, premium oi
IN per cent. .t
Interest will also be allowed on said stocks al
the rates specified In the certificates from the Is,
July last, II assigned with the principal az the
certificates received prior to the 1st or January
next. After that date the interest will he allowed
in addition to the premium from 1st of January to
the date OF their receipt. In both cases one days
interest will be allowed In addition for the money
to reach the seller.
Certificates transmitted to this Department un-
der the present notice should be duly assigned to
the United States with the current half years In
terest II sent prior to the Ist Of January nex) by
the party entitled TO receive the purchase money.
Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts
upon theassistant treasurers at Boston, New York
or Philadelphia as the parties entitled to receive
the money may direct.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
dec 3-dtJunei Secretary Of the Treasury.
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BALL OF THE
MERRIE BACHELORS.

AT ODD FELLOWS HALL, NAVY YARD,
JANUARY "a, 1856.
A LTHOUGH FULLY AWARE OF THE
IA Imminent danger they again about to ex-
pose themselves to, from the concentrated fire OF
effects OF which have been made manifest to them
In the surrender at discretion" Of three Of their
number In one short year-nevertheless, being
desirous OF contributing their share to the happi-
ness OF the ladies', the "Merrie Bachelors beg
leave to announce TO the public that they will
have another Reunion on the night Of the cath in
slant, at Odd F fellows Hall, Navy ard, to which
their friends are respectfully invited.
IL Ladies, every Bachelor In town will be
there.
COMMITTEE of Reception
Ric'd Brooks, jr Joseph Carrico.
Committee on the part of Citizens
Joe Shillington, Rich'd Wallach,
Z Pepper. Pilling,
w Browning, VIM Gait,
White, VIM Thompson,
Jno Rainbow, Jas Barry,
Thos Dwyer, Greenup,
A Ryther, Albert Norton,
McCarick, VIM Sanderson,
Jno McNamee, Edmund Gates,
Jno Crawford, X Stevens
Floor Directors.
j A Crane, VIM Gaddis.
Executive Committee
Lem Gaddis, Jno Clarke, Queen,
C Miller, Ober Adam Gaddis
Committee Of Arrdngemsnts,
"MKRRIE BAcHELoRs.n
Tickets ONE DOLLAR
jan II, IA, ,l6, ,ls ,2l p, ,23,M-st
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United States Patent Office,

WASHINGTON, Jan. II, 1856.
ON THE PETITION OF ALONZO c. AR
~ MOLD, OF NorwaIk, Conn, praying for the
extension Of patent granted to him on the 23d
day OF A pril 1872, for an improvement In epunch-
ing machines for manufacture of covered but
tons" for seven years from he expiration Of said
patent, which takes place on the 23d day OF April
iS56:
1t is ordered. that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Oface on Monday, the 9TH Of April
1856, at IL O'Clock, m and all persons are
notified to appear and show cause, II any they
have, why said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to
6le I'm the Patent ONCE their objections, specially
set forth In writing, at least twenty days before
the day OF hearing; all testimony fled by either
party 10 be used at the hearing must be taken and
transmitted In accordance with the rules of the Of
fee, which will be furnished on application.
The testimony in the case will be closed on the
27th day Of March, depositions and other papers
relied upon as testimony must be filed in the ONCE
on or before the morning Of that day; the argu-
ments, IL any, within ten days thereafter.
Ordered, also, that this notice be published In
the Union, Intelligencer, and Star, Washington,
ID. c.. Argus, Baltimore; Evening Argus, Phila-
delphia, Pa; Journal Of Commerce, New YORK,
and Daily Post, Providence, r.. l., once week
for three successive weeks previous to the 1th or
April naxt, the day Of hearing.
CHARLES MASON,
.. Commissioner Of Patents
S-Editors Of the above papers will please
COPY, and send their bills to the Patent Once.
with paper containing this notice.
Jan lS-1aw3w
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BRIDAL Presents suill continues
to be the divinity in the upper circles of the
town. Every day there is grand wedding,
and the carriages of the guests fill the streets
of the neighborhOod. The great rivalry at
these weddings seems to be in regard to brid al
presents, and every succeeding nuptial show far
eclpses all previous exhibitions One entire
room is devoted to these gifts, (sOme malicious
persons call them temporary loans,) and the
articles of bljOutsrte are spread out labeled
with the names of the donors and frequently
with the accompanying notes The display is
equal to jeweler shop. There are knick-
knacks of use and ornament, ranging in val
ue from five dollars to FIVE thousand and the
aggregate cost of the presents often swells to a
fabulous figure. We have heard estimates
as high as twenty five thousand dollars.
mercenary wag remarked, ON gazing at
one of these grand shows, that "it was really
an object to get married" Among the latest
of these bridal displays, we noticed a novelty
in the shape of sacred vestments to be worn
nearest the person of the bride-a muslin
mystery Of lace and embroidery that vafhes all
description. But the subject is altogether too
delicate, we think, for public exhibition.
Besides, to find such q ruffied bosom in the
nuptial paradise is not exactly the thing.-N
Y Mirror
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7PRErrf-VERY.-" In passing up tie street
the other day." says the Fall Riyt.r NonitoT'
:" we met two little girls Of fseven Or eight sum
mers, who seemed to be enjoying Vacation
finely and all to themselves. Passing tbrougb
the streets unmindfUl Of what was going on,
they seemed as happy as two larks, and look
ed as beautiful as they seemed happy. Stop.
ping at one Of our candy shops, one Of them
made purchase of some candy-a large, nice
looking stick-and breaking il, gave her CON-
panion half, saying as she did it with the Ut
most simplicity imaginable-'HCre,M Mary, you
may have the largest half as you are smallest
Dear, artiess child, what lesson of unselfsh-
mesa was contained in thy simple words CD
bless you, and enable you through life 10 mani
fest the same gentle and sweet spirit Her
Mary, you may have the largest half, as you
are the smallest y What teachers children
sometimes are -
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MAssnRs.-Manner.m make the man. anstb.

MASskRs.-Manners make the man and the
want OF them the fellow. Manners also make
tne woman and, above all, manners male
one child. Nay, even manners make the doc
There are ill-behaved, untidy dogs 0ike noor
unfortunate Launcelot GObbo's1 who onIv
serve TO bring upon their owners disgrace
abuse and fsticuff; while there are cIesnIy
considerate, praiseworthy dogs; dogs who
VIII oher their paws to be wiped with narkin
before entering drawing room dogs vii,
proposes you in their favor az soon a. vor
LOOK at them; dogs whose refined and courte-
ousdemeaner willintroduce you to the acouaip-
lance VI the very persons you desire to know.
picking them out for you in a public walk
In another sense, manners make the man
that Is, they make his fortune. A ready smile
modest assurance, and patient and defer
entlal power Of attention, have carried a man
tdrther and higher than great talents or bril-
liant powers Of mind A pleasing address if
not the best letter Of recommendation, is GER
talniy the best assistant TO q good one.
spoonful OF honey will catch more flies than a
gallon OF vinegar Politeness is the current
coin which purchases the most for the least
outlay: Therefore, all these things consider
ca, mind your manners, young people, who
are just beginning the world
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NAVY DEPARTMENT,
NA An
BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION, &c,

BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION, &c,
January IL, 1856.
PROPOSITIONS WILL BE RECEIVED
Il by this bureau, until the 18th Of February,
for the following articles for the United States
steamer Mississippi, TO be delivered at the navy
yard, New York:
Two vertical tubnlar boilers TO be made of the
best charcoal bloom boiler plates tube sheets to
be one half inch, water bottoms and ash pits
en- sixteenth, shell three-eighths Of an inch In
thickness.
All the external parts 10 be double rivetted and
caulked on both sides where II can be got at to do
80 no screw stays to be used in the lews, water
bottoms, or steam chimney.
The crowns and sides OF shell to be stifened by
L iron, from which the braces are to lead.
The boilers will be about twenty-three and one
half feet front, by about eleven and one half feet
deep, and about twelve and half feet high ;
10 be furnished with the necessary man and hand
hole plates, furnace, hue and damper doors lugs
for grate bearers, and for securing boilers to the
snip. and 10 be tested when done at hydraulic
pressure Of Is lbs. per square inch
The tubes 10 be furnished by the government
and 10 be set by the contractors, the government
being responsible for all tubes condemned from
their defects and the contractor for all condemned
from bad workmanship.
The price to be per pound finished, less the
weight OF the Tubes.
Also, the prices per pound for snoh iron cast
ings may be required for engine asd boilers, OF
green sand, OF dry sand, of loan, and for one and
One-third sets OF crate bars, and for composition
castings (Of copper and TIM
Ihe Pdltefhs 10 DC lurnlSheu Dy the govern
ment.
The whole TO be done In the best menner and
TO be subject 10 the inspection and approval OF
such persons as the department NAV appoint
Drawings Of the boilers viii be furnished bid
ders on application TO the department
Payments will be made for one third their esti-
mated amount when the boilers are half COM
pleted the remainder when they have been test
ed satisfactorily by steam. For castings, when
delivered and approved
Bidders will be particular In stating their prices
and the time when they propose to complete and
deliver the work. Bond and good security will be
required for the faithful performance OF the work
and the fHlfllment OF the contract.
ll-1aWlW
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IHE DESCENDANTS OF THE PoErs. .-"It "A
impossible, says the London Athenaenv. " 10
contemplate the early death Of Byron's first
ehud' without rejecting sadly on the fates of
tne families of our greatest poets. Shakespeare
ana Milton each died without son, both left
daughters, and both names are not extinct
Addison had only one child, q daughter.
glrl OF some i've or six years at her father
death. She died unmarried at the age of
eighty years or more. Farbuhar left two girls
dependent on the friendship Of his friend vii
kes, the actor, who stood nObly by them while
ne lived. They had a small pension from the
government, and having outlfved their father
ana seen his reputation unalterably estab
hshed, both died unmarried The SON and
daughter Of Coleridge both died childIess. The
TWO sons OF Walter Scott without children-ope
OF the two daughters died unmarried, and the
SCOTS are now represented without a daughter
now little could Scott forSee the failure of
male issue. The poet Of the "Fairy Oueen''
lost child when very young by fire, when
the rebels burned his house in ireland. some
ot the poets had sons and no daughters. Tins
we read OF Chaucer's sOn-Dryden's sons-of
the sons OF Burns-Of Allen ROmsey's son-of
Dr. ioHng's son-Of Campbeli's sop-of
Moore s son-and Of Shelley's son. Ben John
SON survived all his children. Some-anS
those among the greatest-died unmarried.
Butler, Cowley, COngreye, 0tway, Prior, GRAY,
thompson, Cowper, Akenside, Collins, Cav,
Goldsmith. Mr.. Rogers still lives single.
some were unfortunate in their sons in a sad-
der way than death could make them.
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YOURS TRULY.-0liye MilIikin 4. as mveb
oil Wag as musician, and to make his vs.
gerry the more successful, be affects the dress
ard manner Of clergyman. With his white
cravat and sober black coat he makes NOT a
bad imitation. He was at one Of the hotels II,
Springfield a few weeks ago, and his decidedly
clerical appearance attracting the attention OF
the company as they sat down to dinner. be
was called upon to ask a blessing. He did
not refuse, and got on very well for q sentence
or two; but when he came toward the copcIu.
SION, he found, as it was his rst attempt. that
ne was utterly unable TO remember the usual
manner Of closing such An exercise. After
hesitating a moment, he recollected the usual
subscription of his letters, and he brought his
petition to close by adding, with great
solemnity, Yours truly, Oliver Millikin!5
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Robert Thompson, Scotchman, thir-
ty-hvs years of age, who had lived at the Nail
works, near Troy, becoming deranged, was
taken 10 Albany, and placed in the asylum
ior iunatlcs attached ID the Aims House.
during the night he managed to make his
escape from the room in which he was placed,
by forcing his body through the bars Of his
window, which were but six inches apart, and.
In nude state, made of His absence from
the building was not discerned until the next
morning, when, search being made for him.
be was found in a vacant lot adjoining s.
Johns burial grounds, stiff in death. His
lower limbs were badly mutilated, caused Ay
the heavy crust Of snow through which he had
walked.
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II. sEMkEN, JeweIer,
$50 PsHna. acsaRs, bstUsea 9fh and 10tk streets,
HAS RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY
L l. a magnificent assortment Of fine and q
rich imported JEWELRY, such as Flor IN
entine and Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas EN4
and CoTals, Garnets, Canoes, and a vari- -a1l18
ETY. OF richly chased Gold Jewelry or any descrip
tiOn, the very latest styles Also new lot of
fine London and Geneva WATCHES, warranted
timekeepers.
FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
A splendid assortment Of fine Silverware Pitch
ers, Castors, Creams, 6oblets, Cups, Forks and
Spoons, (sterllng,) Fish, Cake and Pie Knives,
Butter and Fruit Knives, Soup and Oyster Ladies,
Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons Salt Cellars,
Napkin Rings, etc, etc.
SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA
CastOIs, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and
Spoons.
FANCY ARTICLES.
French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments In
variety, Card Cases, PortmOnnaes, Cigar Cases.
And also large assortment OF
sPECTACLEs
In Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, to suit every
eve and age; Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, and
Opera Glasses,
III We take pleasure In showing our goods to
all, whether purchasers or not.
All our goods are warranted as represented, and
viii be sold at the lowest possible price.
III Jewery and Silverware made to order !;
Diamonds remOunted Gold Pens repointed, and
Engraving on Stone executed at short notice.
ChronOmeteTs and all kinds of fine Watches and
Musical Boxes put In Ierfect order at short notice
II. SEMKEN, Jeweler,
3}O IA. avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS.
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MORE NEW GOODS

John II. SMOOT, NO. 1I9 SOUTH SIDE
- Bridge street, near High, Georgetown, ID. C
has received an additional supply OF Fall and
Winter GOODS, making his assortment very
complete
I'm his stock will be found a first rate assort-
ment Of
Ladies' Dress G oods
Black Moire Antique Silks
Moire Antique Cloak and Dress Trimmings
Rich striped and Moire Antique Sash and Bonnet
Ribbons
Swiss and Cambria Bands Collars and Sleeves
Black and cold Cloths, for ClOaks
Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawls
With good assortment OF the best makes Flan-
nels, Blankets, and Dry Goods generally
My stock being desirable and cheap purchasers
Will find IL to their advantage to call before getting
fully supplied. J. II. SMOOT.
nov 13-n
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CON FECrIONERY.

FUNHOS. POTENTINI WOULD RESPECT
Il fully inform the citizens Of Washington that
he has purchased the well known Confectionery
establishment OF Ohm Miller, which he will carry
on with Increased facilities for minsterng to the
tastes OF those who may favor him with their pa
IOnage.
He will manufacture and keep on hand large
assortment OF fancy and ornamental CONFEC
TlONEkY, WEDDING CAKE, CANDIES,
yEI.LIES, CHARLOTTE Russo, BLANC
NANCE, and every other delicacy used at
BALLS AND SUPPER PARTIES
w hen desired, he will attend these or other
Festive occasions, and furnish tables with every
delicacy and luxury, served in the most fashion
able style, with punctuality and attention
lie has Just received a large assortment of for.
eign BON BONS, CONFECTIONERY FIGS,
PRUNES, &c, In fancy boxes and ornamental
cartons Also, ornamental FIGURES, PYRA-
MIDs ana other decorations for the table, at Din.
ner and Supper Parties.
THOMAS POTENTINI,
No. 279 Pennsylva avenue
between 10th and 1lth streets south side.
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WAYCHES,

WATCHES.
mi w. GAIT BRO, OFFER AT ALL
l'ls times every variety Of superior WATCHES
and CHRONOMETERS. They call particular
attention TO those made by
Jules Jurgensen, Copenhagen,
Cooper, Taylor & Dixon, London,
Tobias, Beesly q Blundell, Liverpool.
Also, VacherOn Constantine's celebrated
Geneva Watches, which from their size and finish
are peculiarly suited for ladies. Our facilities
enable us to offer the above at the lowest rates
III rREPAIRINs.-Watches and ChronOmeters
carefully repaired by skillfHl workmen
Nj. w. GAIT Il BRO,
32i Pa. avenue, betw. 9th and 10th sts.
Ian Eft
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NOTICE OF CONTINUATION,

JAMES III. SHEKELL HAVING SUCCEED
- ed to the business Of Shekell & Brothers, III
and located at No 279 + street, corner Of1f1f
18Th, will open January l. 1856. with an en- tI1U
tire new and fresh stock Of GROCERIES, VII
together with full and complete assortment Of
nne WINES, BRANDIES, CORDIALS, &c,
all Of which have been selected with care. ex,
clusively for families and to which he invites the
inspection Of his friends, the patrons Of the late
firm, and the public. intending to keep for sale all
the desirable varieties afforded by the firm.
dec 29-lm