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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-04
LlOmEIGN AND DOMESTIC HEAVY =.

LNOREIt:N AND DOMESTIC HEAVY NJ
II & FANCY HARD WARE. W WHOLESALE & Sy
RETAIL, SPRING, ls55MaiH Sirtf, gRchbHrg, Ia GasA
We have just received supply for the Spring. of -
Hardware Cutlery inns, Pistols, Hunting Tackle Building
Materials Carpenters. Miwrghts Tools Farm
ing Utensils Carriage and Buggy Trimmings Saddery Shoe
makers Findings Floor and Table oil Cloihs,
Window Cnrnice and Shades Wood and Willow louise
keeping articles of description Fishing Tackle
&c &c; which renders stock the extensive
desirable have yet offered for public favor embracing
greater variety than any in the State.
Those desiring to purchase will find superior class OF
goods and at satisfactory prices and all who merely
see many articles that entirely shall take great
pleasure In showing SIMPSON & BRO
l2dNtts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-04

A pples, applcs.-JO barrels Of Green .ur,..
"A part Of them Ppplns just and for sale 81
:, dec 2eb sa0t tea .5 LEE g. JOHNSON.
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NOTICE TO THOSE TT NAY CONCERN

All persons indebted again requested come
forward and make immediate payment bills been
standing much longer than agreed upon.
LEWIS
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-04

~ express large and varied assortment the above named
desirable garments which added former supply
the most complete and extensive assortment to be found
where and taking into the advanced of the
season we have determined from this date reduce
hitherto low prices, with view diminishing stock
dec 81. BlRROIGIIS. IIAEEK & 90
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-04
BUILDING MATERIALS AZ COsT.-p

RUuDhNG MATERIALS At GOSp,-Hav
- ing determined to close stock Carpenters
hardwae and building Materials including extensiue
sor'ment OF LOCKS, HINGES, SCREWS, WINDOW
glass &c, &c, the whole stock now offered nj c,s
Those wishing anything in that line would consult their
ess by giving me call before purchasing elsewhere
mar l4.ts wINcroS
Md Rye Whisky and Brandy
" A large stock Of old Whiskey
French Brandy, Apple Brandy Rum Gin &c
ror s'ie py loec l2-tsl LEE & JOHNSON
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-04

~ The Ladies of the city OF Lynchburg all others
ing the city, particularly invited to call at The cheap cash
and examine large stock OF FANCY GOO consist
ing superior black and coored Silks French Merinos
French Mousns French pads cheap high coored Delanes
rich Emboieres Hosiery &c Also 1900 yards of superior
English Calico warranted perfectly fast coor the low price
of la cents Come and all they selling fast Twill
take off per all cash bills $40 in
r. HARRISON LEWIS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-04

atein OF years from Mr. C. II Lynch his Fire Proof
nudng Lately erected in this city directly opposite depot
OF v u I X r. and Immediately between the Railroad and
ahal Tor the purpose of carrying general GROCERY
COMMISSION AND FORWARDING BUSINESS under the
and firm of BLACK a PErTYJoHN. AYE offer TO our
friends and the public generally, selcc.
STOCK OF Groceries Liquors sc, in exchange or
purchasing
good supply Of Lime. Plaster and kobs IN hand
"hch Will b" sold as low as other city
All goods consigned 10 will lie forwarded with dis
Pateh and part ar attention paid the of them
we oher our vices for the sale wheat Flour
Tobacco Corn, Oats, &C. Charges reasonable and no
pains spared TO render satisfaction. sales rendered
~ soon rs madc i. J. BLACK,
Ats. 4 pE'r'rV I1Itv
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-04

u TNTION.-LYN(HKlK l. NWOKT-
y ING WARE-Hol SE-where will be found the largest
assortment of Illuminated Steel; fine Double Single uns,
tles Deans English solfCocug Five Shooter; Colts AL.
Ten aud Thnrbers Royolyers and Single Pistols; Powder
iaSs Aho Belts ana Pouches Game Bags Cleaning Rods
Nppe Wrenehes Eleys Cocks aud c. Percussion Cans,
Gun Wads aud Wire Cartridges all Curtis & Harvev
binnnd Powder and American Powder all kinds
ca bullets Buck and Small Shot Liquor Fiasks Rogers
rocket cutlery Bowie Knives, RazorS fine assortment of
fnri Monies Gold, Silver Ivory Crooked Sword ami
ram canes and every thing in our line Gun makers
with despatch and warranted, by N ~
WIN. Is. & {. FISHER, opposite the
sep io'ts Norveh House Lynchhurg Va
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-04

IL received the following articles which the subscriber
would respectfully invite attention of his friends
public assuring them that by calling
the Family Grocery they will finn largest and best Beef
Tongues this market; also lot Dried Beef
Bologna Ssusages Dried sheep Tongues superior lot OF
Brooms, fine article of Black, Imperial and Gunpowder
Teas good of Hosiery ladies' and
children also many fancy articles such Perfumes Soaps
Cloth Hair and Hair Brushes Pocket and Toilet Combs Long
Combs for children and other articles tedious
mention all of which will be sold cheap for cash in
change for Bank he added above list
Spices of all kinds ground papers, family
superior article of Mustard and Red Pepper Call quick
efore all gone. j. II. SOLOMON.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-04

3 NEW CONCERN.-rhe UNDERSIGNED having taken
IN house formerly occupied by G. n b. Sepoe,
above AGREE MeCanahans old stand, and door
Murre a. Straon Main Lynchburg Va begs leave
call of his friends and the public generally 10
bis of Groceries Liquors. &c. which he is offering
cash in exchange for country produce Particular
paid the sale Of Flour Wheat Corn, Tobacco
kc.,--also the receiving and forwarding of Goods
may 22cAdsy. JOHN LuNSF0RD
IyLEASE READ THIS NOTgCE.-An persons
owing and bills to me, most earnestly
0uested TO and settle waiting for
money to go North. [sep 7ts b II LEWIS
ElINR LHQUORHCE..
~ rs cases Ane lex, 9Deisoss" brand,
As - "F. c."
= 90 mass, "Ottomsn's"
Just received, and for svlo low by -..,..
aug 25ts LEE yOnNSoN.
AYBGRO GOODs.-staunton frilled kerseys and
shseps Gray Satnsts Plaid Linseys Blankets and Cot
ton Osnabnrgs for sale by THOs. }. DAVIS co.
AT0yICE.--Re indebted to me VIII please come
~ a. - -''' . '''''' A. g. ENGLEDOvE
GANTONlNE, CH1NOIDINE, OILS, BOSE
- Gcsanun, Cronslls, Gelatne Cocoa e int reeeyed
~ xlssasssssl nor H.ssi zssYqA. sIA0LIH ""
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-04

~ nave just received n splendid In, a
dec cots a, - ,,.,..
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-04

" on can keep yourself warm and con, fo =, !. RI
Il and escape cold and rheumatism nv ca,,'n '"ocs
rock or overcost of the real Castor Beaver The
has good assortment of the genuine article and
suit Come and get good coat made TO v anu trimming to
" 49, $500 '""' tueee1h1 WIN. l.. PAGE
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-08-23

SEC T. Ind Be further enacted That the Commissioner
Of the General Land Office upon the receipt ofsuch trans
crp OF their decisions shall issue patent 10 such claim
ant 80 confirmed in his title by the said commissioners
and where any such claims been rejected the said
Commissioner upon application Of the proper person. shall
have power revise such decision Of the said board and
may If In his opinion the evidence IT,
such decision and issue patent therefor such claim
ant Pr0Udd That this right TO revise shall not extend TO
those claims rejected where the lands have been
frmed by the said board TO other claimant: AHd
provided further That the patents issued shall only be
REIMBURSEMENT OF the title of the United States and shall
not be considered construed into abridgmen Of the
rights OF third persons.
SEQ g. lind be afurtAer enacted That Immediately after
the passage Of this the Commissioner of the General
Land Office shall give directions the register and
ceyer of the land Offices Indianapolis forthwith 10 trans
fer the land offices Vncennes the books documents
maps pats surveys and all other papers and writings de-
posted the land Offices at Indianapolis by the register and
receiver of the land offices Vincennes and which orgi-
nay deposited in the land Offices at Vincennes and
transferred from said offices TO the land Offices
indianapolis under the provisions of the act or abosbng
land Offices under certain circumstances and for other pu
poses approved June the twelfth eighteen hundred and
forty and the said land Offices at Nncennes hereby
re-estabshed and reorganzed fully and eeciualy tor
the transaction Of business and the sales OF the public lands
within said Vinceunes land district If said land Offices
had been abolished by the provisions of the ec last
aforesaid. E- a@"
SEo o. And be further enacted That the commissioner
appointed under this act by the President shall receive MS
full compensation for his services salary at the rate ef
three thousand dollars per annum payable quarterly out
OF the treasury and the register and receiver shall
ceve such compensation for their services under this
may be just and proper the discretion of the Com
missioner Of the General Land Office. .."
SEC TO- And be further enacted That it shall be the
duty Of the Commissioner of the General Land Office TO
prescribe such rules and regulations may be necessary
give full effect to the provisions of this act.
Approved August 1s, 1856
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RAyELLERs washipgios cities ad-
Railroad Company has made
provision ticket them and cheek their baggage
Washington all leading cities the West,
Northwest, and Southwest #Es #aGt E.s +. a
Memosrs Of Others the AdIournmen will find
peculiarly avail themselves Of the recently
extended facilities Of this line which the only that
afford through tickets and checks In Washington
The trans daily from Washington station at and
direct Washington Junction eay
lIouse Benwood heeiing connecting Henwood di
Central Ohio railroad Zanesvile, Newark Co
lunbus, Xena, Dayton LOUISVILLE Indianapolis Chi
Tes baue vineepnss Aon S. Louis, sprisgd.d aun
Burlington aiena Rock Island Dubuque, Cairo, Memphis,
hatcher, Vicksburg, and New Orleans.
Passengers desiring he entire road BY daylight
arlington AT and reaching Cumberland at AZ, ..
unr SIS morning, when they resume The p
accommodation uan leaving there at that time for Wheeling,
where IL arrives at a. |. m. .a..... II.
BY D., from Washington they reach Ben
IN day, hours from ashig
Cincinnati night In 26
running time between Washington and Cincinnati
Careful comfort perfect safety
dna objects this and travellers rely them In
securing It's advantages
Por further particulars, tickets hc inquire ofTHOMAs W Ph
SONS, AGENT Washington station, WILLIAM :. wOODsiDE,
Master OF Transportation, Bainorc. #r "...
Aug9-dr20
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Proposals for Deepening the outlets OF the Mis-
sissippi river into the Gulf OF Mexico.


Washington, Auga' "A, le5o
PROPOSALS will be received day Of
suesnl capacity hrush
1 ~ ,,ss ssa S The ea Of o ~sn sas,s wa
sppop BY aet Of Congress Of STA Juiy 1915, three hun
requested 70 state The aloouI or which they vii
eoauas. y open ean q s esasns speeinsa we
sisssea The level ordiaay low water
1 an oes .. ses opp n'sa Sy The sssl,'a q war and
asy opea such widln
s for e residue Of hs appropriation aleI .Le aoan Of then
po,a The s.Ie pI,esa ,o opening ana keeping each
out wen d~ansd width q ,S nu"drea ies,
The Isan ,, which = may be psoposss 70 ,ns work
led lhe propo.aifor each depth.
tary War, pToposes method accomplishing
contemplated aud 20 accept sihs proposal of any bder for s
Tor the other pass, Is reserved. .. &. a. .,.r
ehsr channel which ,hs work ast order
present condition,
q s ~ss na O. The Ss Of
e nas Sss @ s sO
officer officers appointed for that purpose by The seerrta o.
viii paid ae each has been eop:s,sa found
formabs, respects s,puaons eonae,
win se made on assoun. q any work done open
plstea, examined and approved, as above specified
n @ . cent % Of s whs
q. Keeping ~i be paid hs e.p,
contracted for viii expi
whole during which The channes kept
open, twenty retained the hr payment and the
the keeping
channels open, will be paid bu will be made until af
channels been examined each period OF
officer officers ed by the Secretary OF War,
all respects conformabe .f
accompanied evidence Of ability
In way and within the proposed and should be
addressed the Engineer Department washington and
dorsed Proposals for opening channels outlets OF the Mssis
fpp rivern srit
within proposals Be
pired they be opensd considered will be
with bidder bidders plan of
evidences Of ability satisfactory
10 the Secretary of
To be thirty days in the National nteleencer
Evening Star Washington the Commercial Bu'en and the
New Orle Mobile Mobile the
and the philadelphia the Day Book and
OF Commerce. New York Times Post
Republican, and the Pilot ST. Louis Enquirer
Cincinnati and the Democrat, Louisville. a "
advertising with containing I'D
veisemenl, be to Engineer Department
Aug5-dUt
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You beeby cautioned against spurious limitations Of Dr. De
aEiecnc O,l,n ,hal parry who
my copyrighted This genunr) Electric Oh has cured the
mayor Of piles and reuma lem, no, Hon Jobn W
OF Huntington, r.. kiirgsuh. took OF his
clutches day and Than 100 Others ir ihadephs
pnbssed philadelphia Ledger.
Phsdpbia would
scamp soiy rascsi ~ eounens In HARRISBURG Pa
John Wyhe ESQ.,, druggist there, caused the
OF Valentine who attempted an imi'a
valuable remedy. II
PHILA AprLrut, May s, 1856.
To TIE Psoyis Drfrisfs throughout he United Safss
List by Prof De Crabs Electric oi Joe Free Wes
Philadelphia Mr. Rodentok Montgomery eouhiy
span Ogden No $50 Fourth street iLham
Maryland Provide ce shingles aud ceked
breast Mr VIM sp.Hce fcIun AID neurasn
Henry Campbell Marion, OF burns and scarlet eyefi and
eighteen others. -,
iEvery dgss knows the only genuine Electric OIL Z
and proprietor at his old ofee TO which
Allor must he o the genuine.
Prcf CHAs. DE GRATH,
Old once, 80 south 9Th street, near Chestnut
p..-,. A., .s.# FaH CHARLES srOTT,
hi. tn ~ .... Washington, d. G.
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Proposals for Fuel.

..E oyYIcE U. 8. PksITxHrIARY, ID. c..
.a.,-.. ese..s1l,.H sa Washington, August g. 1856
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this Office until Mon
day 23h August 1885, twelve O'Clock, for furnishing the
prison with
cords Of good WOOD Of medium size and
II free ofiop wood ...
20 cords good pine wood taa
go while ash anthracite coal Coal be cean and
free from slate other foreign substance 224o pounds
sH as ##t..& .A =.
To delivered before OF October, 1885, such
the Pentenay grounds warden designate
#1a 1a.11'r ~ a# THOMAS THORNLEY,,
... .# .s ~. -r Lsa# ~ fI.g Warden.
For Sale.
thousand packed In bales Of hy pounds
also, wheeibaows wash stands and other articles
4. THORNLEY,,
Aug5 Warden.
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TO OUR sUBsCRIBERs.

The name Of person win be upoh books unless
ne payment Of The subscription be made In aassnoe.
Distant subscribers may Oney BY letter. Ossaze
Of which viii BE- paid BY ua aud ak By
safe transmission,
The COUNTRY PAPER is pabnshed uiweeky during The
slons of Gong and seIn weekly during recess.
Subscriptions Tor period less than year viii be received o.
terms proporoned the above annual rates.
Qy-PosTmAsTERs authorized 10 act sgens and
by sending DAILY subscriber, with $50 sncOsedi OF
sEnI-wEEKLY subscribers with sS enclosed will be
tiued TO copy sraiis. - ...
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THE lsh commence
Monday September 49, The includes the usual
Rnh branches the and modern languages mahemacs
and natural science ssE ~ IT," =
This Institution affords advantages which highly commend 10
ths attention OF guardians The teachers,
composed of gentlemen profession excellent
te Of phosophca chemical and astronomica the
arrangement of such accommodations
students orcd the opporuni all times of aemonsang
ucay such principles nt enable the student 10 obtain
hsvs sound thorough and practical education.
Terms BOARD and taon, ssJ per session payable quarterly
IN advance.
n. l., BRCCKETr,
Aug la-cod2mo Principal.
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United states Court Of Claims

THE undersigned O. DevercuI OF New York city, apd
Thompson of Washington, ID c. attorneys and eonnselors-
saw for The legal prosecution Of claims or credit
of government, In the Court of Claims
immediate and careful attention 70 bust
meas matters at Washington which may iuus,ed their
cuman in u city OF New
York. or elsewhere in part OF The Union
They be consulted time, personally or oy ee ne'
Information 70
departments can
be furnished application by The parties neresed
w T-T = = John q. DEyEREUX,
No. % Broadway, corner Wall street, New York city.
M. THOMPSON, 2
#E" Washington city.
~ B.J Devereur a commissioner Of the Couu Of Claims.
Jan 3l--3tawt6f + tintei.l ""f
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THE College of p. James. Maryland -Embrsc'na the
collegiate eommerca and preparatory Department. has one
session esch from the first Of ocobe the 6 OF August
per board ,u''on sc two hundred and
any dollars No entrance fee. 4i1t
#.4e ~ JOHN u. KERfoOT Rector, hry
July i-lswam College ST James, p. o., Maryland
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wARRANT-So,ice is hereby given ihat ane m s
Ia No. si Issued November 1855, 10 James Caidwe' 'of
upders,Gned when hhs nevs In.
Lu"
Auausr s, iss6. Uess e. 4. #.a. -, ns.v'yy
Aug 7--law6w #...M#" JAMEs Chbp"nss'
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BY AUTHORITY.
LAWS OF TIE UNITED STATES.
[Public g..


AN ACT TO extend the jurisdiction of the corporation OF
the City Of Washington over the lower Eastern Branch
or Nayy-yard bridge and TO regulate travel upon the
upper Eastern Branch Benning's bridge, and for
other purposes.
BE enacted the Senate and House Of Representatives Of
The United States Of AasTea in Congress assembled That
the bounds OF the corporation of the City of Washington
be- and the hereby extended far as TO compre
bend the lower Eastern Branch Havyyard bridge and
the said corporation hereby empowered TO adopt rules
and regulations for the safety and security opropery and
of the persons crossing the said bridge.
SEC O. And be further enacted That II shall not be law
full for any person persons TO ride drive or lead any
horse mule other animal the wooden part or the
upper Eastern Branch Bennngs bridge at faster gait
than walk to discharge any gun other re-srm on
under the said bridge from the causeway leading
thereto and all persons violating either OF the provisions
OF this section shall forfeit and pay for each and every
such offence penalty Of not than ten nor less than
five dollars TO be recovered in the of the United
States before any magistrate of the county OF Washing
ton and District Of Columbia the money when collected
to be handed the levy court and by them applied
to such repairs and improvements Of the road leading to
the bridge, as from time TO time may be required.
Approved August ls, 1856.
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Public 63

AN ACT to reimburse the State of Vermont the expenses
incurred by her in paying her militia called out in egh
teen hundred and hiry-eght and eighteen hundred and
Be enacted BY the Senate and House Of Representatives Of
the United States of 4meica Congress assembled That the
Secretary OF the Treasury be- and he is hereby authorized
and directed to pay to the State of Vermont out of any
moneys in the treasury otherwise appropriated the
of four thousand and nine dollars and eighteen
the being the expended by said State in
ing and subsstng her militia called out to preserve the
neutrality of the United States then involved in the
troubles on the Canada frontier
Approved August l6, 1856.
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II Public Ga.

AN ACT for the improvement of the navigation of the
Paapsco river and to render the port Of Baltimore
cessibe to the war steamers of the United States.
Be enacted by The Senate and House Of Representatives.
Of The United States Of america Congress assembled
That the Of hundred thousand dollars be and the
Is hereby appropriated out Of any money in the
ury otherwise appropriated to be expended under the
direction of the Secretary of War; in deepening the chan
mel of the Paapsco river and in rendering the port
vessels of the United States. - +. .
In the Senate Of the United States august l6, 1856.
The President of the United States having returned to
the Senate in which it originated the bill entitled can act
for the improvement of the navigation of the Paapsco
river and render the port of Baltimore accessible the
of the United States" with his objections
thereto Senate proceeded in Of the
on to reconsider the same and Resolved That the said
bill do pass twothrds Of the Senate agreeing pass the
same
Attest ASBURY DICKINS Secretary
In the House Of Representatives. Of The United States Au
gust l6 1856
The House Of Representatives having been notified by the
Senat that the bill emitted, "An for the improvement of
the navigation of the Paapsco river and render port
of Baltimore accessible the of the United
States had been returned by the President with his OBJ
jections the Senate in which il originated and that
the Senate having proceeded in pursuance OF the
said bill do pass, two-thds of the Senate agreeing to
pass the same" the House Of
in pursuance Of the constitution TO reconsider the said
bill and
Resolved That the said bill do pass two-thirdg Of the
Attest WN CULLOM
Clerk II. Reps o. States.