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TW q VI
sKYLlGHT Is NOW COMPLETED, and AM
BROTYPES and DAGUERREOTYPES are now
this monter size Skylght Gallery to surpass
anything in this part of the country. Come and
iyT yourselves We prepared 10 put up ILLNESSES
IN every known style of Art. Now on hand, Morocco,
velvet Pearl, Shrl Union. Pspier Mache and Jewel
Eases of every size and price. Also. Gold Frames,
toId Lockets. and Gold Pins designed for pictures
Also Ambrotype and Dssnerreotype stock aud mate
nails wholesale to country operators. at New York
Ynces. OSBORNE'S Gallery,
my - Sign of the Flags.
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rsy- Unir Cu,tiug...To strangers

he city ard citizens you wish to get your Hair
mi IN The latest aud post becoming style. l rud
,5yise you to call on HoBSoN. at his Hair Cutting
shaving. ShsmposinT and Bathing room, under the
American Hotel, Entrance on llth street.
NIB. Whiskers Dyed either Black or Brown color.
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~ FENCING AcRdcmy.---P. Wiibachel
takes pleasure Il informing his fssd. sna
~. IA a0a Main street. Terms % for coufs
Of II lenross In cisssss ma H-Sm
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my Is
COMMISSIONERS, SALE OF REAL
" ESTATE IN AND NEAR ROCK ETaTS In

COMMISSIONERS, SALE OF REAL
~ ESTATE in AND NEAR ROCKETTS.-In
pursuance of decree entered on the I'D of March,
1876 in the suit of freeman vs.. freeman and ais by
the Circuit Court Of the city of Richmond the under
signed appointed Commissioners for the purpose by
the said decree win, On THURSDAY, the 10Th day
OF Msy, 1885, commencing at the hour of o'clock r.
NJ proceed to sell ON the premises ia the order adj
vertised, the following pieces of property to wit:
tract ct Land In the county of Henrico about
half mile below the city of Richmond adjoining the
Powder Magazine. containing about three acres more
or less being the property which Nathaniel Free
man. decd. lately resided.
ALSO-4 lots of Land at Rockets, in the city Of
Richmond, with the buildings thereon nearly oppo-
site the store of Mr. Richsrd o. Hask ms and fronting
ON Lester and Poplar streets.
TERMS OF SALE-One-fourth cash. and on credits
of and II months to the residue the credit iu-
sranents to interest from the day of sale; the
purchasers TO give negotiable notes for the credit in
stsments and the title to the property be retained
until the whole purchase money is paid and convey
ance directed by the Court
JOHN HOWARD. lc.
JOHN b. YOUNG, coih H.
Sale conducted by GoDoIN ARPERsoN, Aucts.
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EVhNlTURE, DC. AT AUCTJON.-Wfu
a pc soid Il our store on MONDAY 26th fnsf af
~ O'Clock. large lot 1t Househoh Furniture. con
md Book Csss; Mahogany Sofas; Tefs.s -retse- :
0sirE hehlserntorE Bureaus s splendid Mshoss-
ny noSkins Chains; Bedsteadss extension Tables,
1Carpetg Mattresses splendid Mahoasnv Fresch
bsdstead and Spring Mattress; Cookinr Stnxss. n
Office Chaira &C. ' ''"sos' 40
ALSO-5 cases Young Hyson Tea: 2 aar,;;oh.. =.
ing tobacco 'ss S1nok-
., ALSo-A large lot of Tin Ware. consistins of cof
Zee Urns; ChafngiD dishes; Steak and Fish Dsh.. H.
L. B. COOK L CO,
NY - Aurfionesrs
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by Dickinson. HiIl & 60.
COMMISSIONERS, SALE OF SLAVES.
" Under decree of the Circuit Court of Rich
mond in suit of "Hof &c., Roeanni, &cr will be
sold on MONDAY the 18th day of May, at 10 O'Clock,
A M, at the auction room of Dickinson, Hill < Co.
slaves-consistins Of woman named Mary and four
children, the eldest about years old. Terms cash.
BY order Of the Commissioned
DICKINSON, HILL 4 CO.,
my 14-dtds Auetioneas.
POSTPONEMENT-The shove sale of slaves 10
postponed to MONDAY, the ID Of June, at the same
hour. my 6
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experiment and application iustify the
~ ISrrnnstlng this the best Hair Dye In existsnce.
ayss psck or brown instantly, without the lesst
ssss private roomsl st Ratchcler's Wig Factory
The genuine for sale by
.nn BENNETT, BEERS & FIsuER,
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ysy- IrccIles, Ireches, Leecics...I hnv,

TIfFVIftSf IsFVVHtNf IItVCHCHss"E
INST rsceiv by Adams Express lot of superior
Swedish LEECifES, which will he applied upon the
most reasonable terms | eau be found at all hours
of the dag the hair dressing under the Amer
can Hotel and at nj ght 25th street. between Main
and Franklin. my8 X. C. HOBSON.
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rHRUSTEE'S SALEOF LAND IN HE
u RICO. NEAR RICHMONn ON Tile Nh

FOR HIRE.-A NEGRO MAN from the
country, he 10 Tanner by trade can turn his hand
to most any kind of business Apply to
DAME l. HUNT,
my 22---6t Cor. 7th and Byrd sts-
EOkG EtS. LOWNES, 156, Main street,
" near 7th-Grates; Tenders; Summer Fronts
!square, circle and eleptic psttsrns) Ornamentals;
Iron Rail; Balconies Verandahs, &c.
Remember the number and give me call after ex-
aiming elsewhere Imy 2l-6m
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VALkUAgLE FARM IN ORANGE COUN-

VALUABLE FARM IN ORANGE COIN.
TY FOR SALE AT AUCTION.-As my bust
engagements in Richmond are such as TO preveut
me from giving that attention to my farming opera
tons that they require, have determined to self my
Farm in Orange county at auction, ON THURSDAY
nth Of July next.
HAWFIELD 10 situated In one of the most healthy
FERTILE and in all respects desirable sections of Vr
gnia, being Immediately at the foot of the South
west Mountains and less than five miles from the Ra-
pid Ann Station on the Orange and Alexandra Rail-
road Also within few miles of the Plank Road from
orange Court-house to Fredericksburg 1t contains
by recent survey $50 acres, of which 600 cleared
anu 10 hgn state OF Improvement. The whole of it
set peautuiy In orchard grass, timothy and clover
a large portion OF the tract is branch meadow land;
t as oolh Dotton ana nigh land Is very productive
grass tners can De raised very large quantity of
Aoy Snu suock
. ~ !. won W"terso, having seven constantly running
st On ~ ara Is capable OF being divided into
of tbsm Vi 1oeo ~ acres each with water In all
Vi T FELL
cs.red !. "a wasee iand on the tract All that is not
it might be cleared with much pro bv 1obsec .,
being constructed will pass within mile of the 900
land the timber could be Turned to good accnnm,
The buildings are commodious and in eYceilsnt or
de-. They consist of large framed dwelling bouse
with basement which if finished off p,opid rive rsn
good rooms. A few years ago it WINS nantes and mot
in complete repair Large stable harm con- Lopss
and negro cabins in good order to which have addsS
recently shelter covered with shingles IOx IN feet
with large hay loft above and cattle shelter ion
long, afiordnx every convenience for tha
of stock, proyender Implements Nc
MY operations at HAWFIELD for the mast seven
wears have been with a view to a steady and nerms
nentimprovement of the land, and think its present
condition will show that have not been uusuecess
full. Besides having two hundred bushels Of
sys had on the farm for the
CATTLE which show that it is well adapted to yrszins
1t israrely that farm in such condition and having
such rare advantages as HAWFIELD, is offered ia
1 I'M III
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VALUABLE REAL Il TA1AE FOX
Y SALE.-The subscribers will offer for sale at
public auction on FRIDAY, the goth June next, the
following highly valuable real estate, viz:
|. The weil-known fine Brick Store House, oR
Main street. Danville, Va, now occupied by james
r. Lipscomb. Esq. 1t is l35 feet long, with sky
lights erected especially for fine Dry Goods bust
ness.
2. One lot opposite the Farmers Bank.
8. so fine building lots near the Richmond and
Danville Depot.
The sale will be positive. Terms accommodating
and nude known on the day OF sale.
GEkST 4 LISBERGER.
On the same day the subscriber will offer for sale
his private Dwelling House, near the Depot togeth-
er with two fine building lots.
my 5--lawtds s. LlSBERGER.
ID Y virtue of Deed of Trust executed ON
ID the Path of January, 1855 by Patrick H. Bridge
water, and duly acknowledged In the Clerks Office
of Heurico County Court shall, at the request OF
the parties interested proceed to sell the 18th of
May, at the hour of II O'Clock M, in front OF the
Court House of Henrco county, six acres OF land.
more less, lying in the county of Henrico about
miles below Richmond. on the Williamsburg road,
upon which there Is smail house. The title TO the
above property is believed to be good but shall con.
vey only such title as s vested in me.
TERMs-One-t third cash, and upon a credit OF three
and six months for eotiable notes. satisfactorily
dorsed inter. st added from the day of sale to the
residue. A. b. HUTCHESON,
Trustee.
The above sale 10 postponed until the first MON
DAY in June, at the same tim. ard place.
my l6--tds A. b. HUTCHINSON, Trustee.
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Ny John u. %. Payne.
UyRUSTKES sALE or HANDSNDIE

Ny John u. %. Payne.
USTEES, SALE or Handsome
FRENCH GARDEN HILL.-As trustees in deed
OF trust, made TO secuIe to Vincent Baresmin the
sum OF $500, we shall proceed to sell an FRIDAY.
3oth inst, al O'Clock r. M ON the premises that
beautifully located Cottage Residence, on the west
side OF 9Th street, north Of Leigh street. and adion-
ing the cottage residence OF VIM. r. Richie. Esq
rs feet to wide alley.
This sale viii be made 1t the risk and cost OF the
former purchaser, who failed 70 comply with tina
Terms will Be accommodating, and made known
JOHN r. D. PAYNE. r...ses..
C. II. SUTTON,
Sale conducted BY JoHs R. D. PAynE. Auet.
my 20---tds
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~ To Fathers Mothers and the public

~ To Fathers Mothers. and the public
OF lsrge-Disease and Pain cured Electrically by
Prof. Chas. De Grs.hs ELECTRIC OIL Rheuns-
tism, Sprains, Bruises, Felons Govt, Neuralgia,
Eruptions, Burns. &c. &c, all of the above com
plaints vanish under the application of my Electric
Oil. Read what Mr., Knode of Maryland says of the
Electric Oil: The Oil goes like "hot cakes" am
out send supply immediately Beware of an imita-
zion article, none genuine unless signed CHAS. DE
GRATH, the original and only manufacturer of the
Genuine Electric Oil. Sold by Purcell, Lsdd Co.,
and all Druggists in Richmond and the United States.
Cts
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yIr- Card. -Thomns w. keesee, Aucti

ear (Oica with George J. Sumner No. 20 Pearl st.,
viii attend in person TO the sale of Real Estate,
Household Furniture, Stocks of Merchandise, Horses
Ae.
ALso.-To Renting out Houses and Hiring out Ne.
groes.
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prsccs OF medicine, tenders his professional service
10 ths eitizens of Richmond and vicinity.
Office over his Drug Store, corner Franklin and lit
streets 49, nay 10-Im
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EY-TO the Ladies of Richm0nd.---We nre
prepared to Clean, Dye in fancy colors, Grape
Shawls, Silk Dresses Silk Capes, &c, well they
can be done in New York, elsewhere. Silk Dresses
cleaned and grease wine spots removed, without
ripping. Specimens of work at all times be seen
at our office. DENNIS BROTHER,
Successors TO ]. w. Hines. Franklin st.
my 2l-2w* Opposite Metropolitan Hail.
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n Board of Trnde-- Committee of Ar

LEWIS WEBB Chairman
JAMES DUNLOP, BENZ. w. RICHARDSON.
BsHJ. C. GRAY, JOHN II. CLAIBORNE.
40 ?S-tx
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JOHN LANAHAN,
Pastor of the Exeter Street M. E. Church,

Pastor of the Exeter Street M. E. Church,
Chronic or Periodical Nervous. or Sick Head ache
of long standing has been cured by iss inv CORA
tor and estoratve, where gentle siimuant is want
ed believe it superior to all the cordials be
fore the public to ;he Youth and Old dye, the Single
and Married, we offer the most valuable remedy.
Gall and get sTs, .s and see
L Co, Richmond; bv DR.. COOKE, Fredericksburg; by
all the Druggists in Petersburg by MORTIMER {
MoWBRAY, Baltimore, and by Druggists and Store.
- 81 per bottle; 6 bottles Tor Ss.
my 6-d&c
" A Perfumed Breath.-- What lady Oh
gentleman would remain under the curse OF disa-
greesbie breath when by using the Balm OF Thou
sand Flowers q q dentifrce would not only render
it sweet, but leave the teeth white u alabaster ,
Many persons do not know their breath Is bad, and
ths is SO delicate their friends will never men.
ton it. Pour single drop OF the "Balm' Oh your
tooth brush and wash the teeth night and morning.
fifty cent bottle will last year.
4 Beautiful Complexion may be acquired by using
the .Balm of Thousand Flowers" 1t will remove
TAM pmples and eckles from the skin. leaving 1t OF
a soft and roseate hue. Wet towel pour on two or
three drops, and wash the face night and morning
Sharf2g Made Easy.-Wet your shaving brush n
either cold water, pour on two or three drsPs
of "Baim of sThousand Fowers," rub the beard we'i
and it will make beautiful soft lather much faciiita-
ting the operation of shaving Price only 50 cents
FOR sale by FErRIDcE Co., pIoprietors, and ell
dfaesi'0' BENNETT. BEERS FISHER.
fs I2-d6m Agents, Richmond.
skIr DaIIey,a Genuine Pain Extractor
will subdue the pain and Inflammation from the Sc
yersest burns or scslds in ffom one to twenty min
atesand that it will heal the wounds without scar
and effectually cure Fever Sores--Pes-Sslt Rheuni
-Intiammatory Rheumatism-Sore and lnHamed
Eyes-Cuts- Wounds Bruises-Old and Inveterate
sores-scald Head-corns and Bgnions-Erysipelas-
Spraius-Swslngs-E elons--Chilbl Bites of In
.scts--Swelled and Broken Bresst-Sore Nipples -
Eruptons-and all other intiammatory and cutaneous
liseases where the parts affected can be reached.
Don't be about the many diseases named
tdbe cured by only reflect that the few,
but positive properties which tho Daley Salve alone
contains and heretofore enumerated-one TO FOUR
can reach not alone the aforementioned diseases,
hut many more Lot enumerated
Qaery.-Do NOT REGULAR BRED PHYSICIANS PRE-
scRInE cALoMEL iawARDLY FOR SCORES OF DIP
FEREHT DISEASES
Each BOX of GENUINE DALLEY's PAIN ExrRAc'
ron has upon il Steel Plste Engraved Label with
.hs sienatures Of G.. v. CLiCkENER Co. pro-
nrIstors. and HENRY DALEY, Manufacturer. All
atlers are counterfeit Pnce rs cents per box
s5v- All orders should be addressed to G. " Click
easy 4 Co, 81 Barclay street. New York.
FOR sale wholesale and retail by
<Ss KENNETH BEERS FISHER.
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MERCHANTS, INSURANCE. COMPA-
vi NY OF RICHMOND-A spticiency OF stock
having been subscribed to the incorporation of
,lle company mseting of the stoekhoider: will be
sxLl at Goddins Hall on TUESDAY evening, 9th
Nay ct 8 o'clock for the purpose of organizing the
la6ps1y VIM. II. CHRISTIAN, !
WM. g. PAINE.
AUG. ANDERSON,
1NO. PURCELL, : Comn.
IL APPERS0N,
ROSCOE B. HEATH,
MO Is LEWIS GINTER,
CITY BA THs-I7th 7 Il Z y =, BE.
tTWEEN MAN AND GARf sIh l.: ,: nay
Warn and shower Bstha, invite my friends and
the public generally to give me cal; the PRICE ,o
attsshed to it is liked up in superior style. AID
Shavinl, Hair Cutting. Dressing and Sham po9@nins
Also Cunping Bleeding, Leeching and Tooth Draw
nr will he done es before, III the quickest and best
manner Please give me call and don't forge. tns
sign CITY Bathsn 18th street, between Main and
60 s,ras,s GEORGE BECkING.
my lQ---llnF
UKInGFOhD e. CO.'S WE ss fs EA-
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Alex. Nses. Ancs.

STOCK SALE GROGKRIRa wrx.
- TURES, &c-Wi1 be sold At suction q nON
DAT. May 18th, ct 10 O'Clock. It the store 81 II n
Kinksr nth sheet shove the old liefisrv
bis entire stack Of Groceries embrseise sepsrs -
sormsnt for retail store: also. the Store rixfures
and License for the present year.
The houss u very dssirabIe stand for rstaii ero-
Gerry. and rent cheap ALEx MOTT
my IS Aucfionerr.
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KInGFOnD q CO.'S WE "a f.. e. NAM EX-
- PREss-Rates Of fIegh. per NV hps Oh ~ III

N. b Receipts gwen through 10 a4i
places and Goods forwarded to all parts OF the M
led States and CaBadas. Apply TO
D. g. BRiDGFORD CO..
my23 On the Dock.
AGEK BEEH IN BO1s1LEs for FAM
IL lily USE-P. WiLBACHEk, No. 20s Man
ST sole agent for Sesgers Baltimore Brewery, is pre-
GA, ed 10 execute orders for Lager Beer In quart ana
,,iat bottles, expressly adapted TO family use.
No c hatse for carriage. my -
1.!EK BECK -keceived per steamer
i psiyid, re- from the Baltimore Brewery, 81 Or
legs Lager b ser; 10 half do do.
p. wILBACHER,
No 2D8 Main street
EMPTY KEGS urchased at the highest prices
my %
CODA WATER Va TIA NJ Il Am sY.
- RUrS.-1 keep on ice .lstant supply OF those
delicious Syrups Of all the choice truit layofs wtb
my icy cold Soda Water J. y. sAUkkon.
myz3 No VI paaip 81
IlUANDINls-alrs GANNAWAy, eeEpeT
- of 5th and Cary street. can accommodate ttfee
families with Board-having three very fine large
ehambers unoccnpisd, Also, several young geutls.
neu my 9-6t
NiOTICE-TU NY CUsIOMKKs AND
IN THE PUBLfC.-I have ia store fresh and 81
psrior lot OF MILL OFfAL At very reduced prices,
MEAL. white and yellow OATS CORN snd HAY,
and very superior article OF CORN MEAL Tor fhsis.
siy oss, which viii sell low for cash, or to pnnctusi
customers. Send in your orders. -, ..
my A--12s wv. COSBY
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70 the populaee. and the Captain General was or
visit 70 distant part Of the Island.
The U. s. ship Cyane had touched at Havana
put aailed again on q cruise TO the Gulf
Inc British ship Australia arrived on the 23d q
havana with another cargo of Asiatics-volun
ut .rry emigrants-356 In number, for colonsstion
ms Trade has all the pernicous features of the
African coast trade-the same violence, deception
ano sa fraud practised upon the ignorant Since the
ln April last, 1875 have been thus introduced into
Ouna; and according to plans 10000 viii be Inn
of slavery
sugar mad advanced In Havana. The differ.
enI Qualities were quoted from to 10 rials accord
ing 70 quality. Clayed molasses rails; Muscova.
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WASHINGTON, Feb 90
On entering the reporters gallery of the Senate
Chamber to-day, l found Mr.. Hale, of New Hamr.
shire, addressing full Senate and crowded gal
leres, the subject of the instructions given to
the Governor of Kansas and to Col Sumner, and
incidentally the Kansas laws, &c.
Mr.. Toombs of Georgia, followed Mr.. Hale, and
made pertinent and forcible rejoinder. Taking
up Mr.. Hale's intimation that the South subdued
the North by purchasing its "dough-facesr Mr.
Toombs repelled the assertion. He selected the
annex alton of Texas one of the cases cited and
defended the South, nearly one-half of the people
of which, and he among them, were opposed to an
nexation, and the people of the North one-half OF
whom were for it. He placed himself between Mr.
Hale and Mr.. Hales own constituents and defend
ed the latter from the charge of "dough-faceism,
and of being influenced by mercenary considers
tions in their political course
Mr.. Hale Is of medium height, rudy complexion
inclining to corpuleney forty years old bright
and well informed but by no means elegant, digni
fed or scholarlike Mr. Toombs Is about the same
age, quite dark, rather larger, and severe In man
ner and expression. He Is very effective speaker
though hardly more polished than his competitor
His defamation is more effective but Hale's vii
and power of repartee probably make up for this
Hale's voice Is clear and good, but not powerful
Toombs' voice Is heavier and more effective, bui
he manages ii injudiciously to crack it before
he progresses tar In speech.
In the House Mr.. Barbour, of Indiana, has indi
Gated his purpose of trying to get bill through re
quiring jury trial to convict any person of con.
tempt Of court Mr.. Houston, and think Mr.
Lecfher at once objected, and SO the proposition
could not be entertained. This move, Of course
relates to the Passmore Williamson case.
Mr.. Bliss, Of Ohio Q very estimable and gentle
manly member. has presented resolution favor
ing the estah lishment Of an agricultural professor
ship In the Smithsonian Institution, and the re-
moval thence OF the duties Of this class now per
formed in the Patent Office. This would be re
sretted by every citizen Of the Republic who has
enjoyed an opportunity Of observing the good wori
that has been and is being contaminated by tbs
Patent ofdce, a. In Agricultural reports evince
and a. the daily papers al this city are making
manifest 10 evefy reader. st A.b. Q.
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SPRING IS AT HAND-From Alabama papers
we learn that immense iocks of wild pigeons are
swarming In the woods, attracted by the abundant
crop OF acorns, not yet fallen from the oak trees.
lathe neighborhood of Elyton they have roost
which our journal says, is dangerous to approach,
from the number of branches broken off and tall.
Ink from the weight of the birds.
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Colonel Fremont and his MaripOsa Grant.
Col Fremont has at length got his great Mari
posa estate fully confirmed TO him, and if he can
succeed in taking possession of it, may be regard.
ed as one of the richest men living. The patent
was signed by the President last week, and deliy-
cred by him at the White House to Col Fremont
in person. Patents are now generally signed by
the Private Secretary of the President, who Is
thereunto authorized by an act of Congress; but
Gen. Pierce signed this one with his own hand
The instrument is engrossed upon parchment and
covers twelve sheets, including, on large sheet
of parchment, finely executed map of Las Mari.
posas, as surveyed by the United States Surveyor
General.
in extent, and is situated about 225 miles from San
Francisco in earterly direction. 1t embraces
the town of Mariposas, containing from 5000 to
1000 inhabitants, and q number of other small
towns and settlements and it is estimated that
there are upward of 1900 people now On the es
tate.
Col. Fremont bought this land on the 10th OF
May, 1876, of Alverado, Ex-Governor of Califor.
MA for 50 0OO In cash. and at the time the old Cal
itornians laughed at it as very extravagant price,
After long litigation, his title has been fully con.
frmed by the Supreme Court of Washington
OF the value of Col Fremonts grant it is impos-
sbe to speak with defniteness as it is, apparent
ly, almost beyond calculation. Messrs. Palmer,
Cook & Co, bankers of San Francisco, who have
advanced heavily to pay the taxes upon it, and to
defray the enormous expenses of the suit, own
one undivided half interest in the property. Col.
Fremont alone owns the other half
Already about thirty five millions worth of gold
dust have been taken from the track and the per
eentage of earth which has yet been worked, even
imperfectly, is exceedingly small. This Is owing
to the scanty supply of water to be found on the
track and canal is projected, at cost of $780,
600 TO supply this deficiency When this is compile
ted the revenue TO be derive from the estate will
amount to many millions per annum.
EceninS Post
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CokFIRMATIoNs.-We learn that the Senate,
has confirmed the appointments Of John B. Nor.
man as surveyor of the customs at New Albany,
Ind, vice James NJ. Morrison, declined Wood.
lord Nal ry, collector OF the customs for the dis
iriet OF Brunswick, reappointed Henry ID. Nor
ton surveyor of the customs at Copano, Texas, re.
appointed John A. Csvedo, surveyor Of the Gus.
Stay