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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-09-04
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,

FOR THE RAPID CURE OF
Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Hoarseness,
Group, Bronchitis, Incipient COnsump-
ton, and for the relief of Consumptive
Patients in advanced stages of the
disease.
So wide is the field Of its usefulness and so nu-
merous are the cases Of its cures, that almost
every section of country abounds in persons pub
licly known, who have been restored from alarming
and even desperate diseases Of the lungs by its
use. When once tried, its superiority over every
other medicine its kind is too apparent to escape
observation, and where its virtues are known, the
public no longer hesitate what antdote to employ
for the distressing and dangerous affections of the
pulmonary organs that incident 20 our climate.
While many inferior remedies thrust upon the
community have failed and been discarded, this
has gained friends by every trial. conferred benefits
on the afflicted they can never forget, and pro-
duced cures 100 numerous and too remarkable to
be forgotten.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-09-04
l2EgGY OF LIE c TIIB INSURANCE.
B. w. HERBERT,

CONTINUES to give prompt attention 20 all
\ branches Of the Insurance Business, and is
prcparcd to negotiate LIFE ,1.ND FIRE IN
SUR,LNCE in any amounts required, Ia the
Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Hartford,
Connecticut; Franklin Insurance Company Of
Philadelphia and the Insurance Company Of
the Valley OF Virginia.
With an experience Of nearly eight years in
the business, aud being possessed Of peculiar
advantages for asccrtdIuing The strength Of all
Insurance Companies dong business in this
and the Northern States. Special attention
Will be given to placing risks only in ComPa-
MES of undoubtcd responsibility, and where
fair dealing may be relied upon Ill case Of
loss.
Dwelling Houses, Stores, Mills, Barns, Fac
tories Merchandise, Household Furniture, and
every description of Personal Property in coun-
try or town, insured against loss or damage by
fire.
Life Assurance in the best Companies in the
United States.
The lives of slaves insured for two thirds of
their value. at lowest rates for period of one
to five years.
In ali cases Of loss, particular attention. i
given to secure 10 the parties insured liberal
adjustment and prompt payment Of their
claims.
Applications either in person or by letter
will be promptly attended TO, and any niorma-
ton on The subject cheetlully given, il address
sed to JOHN T. BRowN, Post Master, Charles
town, or b. W. HERBERT,
Agent for Jefferson County, Va.
P. S.-Agent's Post Office, CbaTIestown
IS Mr. Herbert will visit Shepherdstown
on the lst Saturday in each month.
October II, 1857. 48-Iy'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-09-04
H OLLOW A Y'S PILLS.


The want Of sterling medicinal to meet the
ills and neaessities Of the suffering portion Of
humanity, and one entirely free from mineral
and other deleterous particles, was severely
felt till this all powerful medicine was ushered
into the world HoItO,oays hratuabLe Pals have
become the HOUSEHOLD REMEDY of all nations.
Their attribute is TO PREVENT as well as to
CURE; they attack the RADIx or ROOT of the
complaint, and thus by removing the hidden
cause of disease reinyigorate and restore the
dropping energies Of the system, assisting ma
ture in her task Of VITAL and FUEcToNARY
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-09-04
Dyspepsia.

The great scourgc of this continent yields
quickly to a course Of these antisePtc Pills,
and the digestive organs are restored to their
proper tone, no matter in what hideous shape
this hydra Of disease exhibits itself, this scar
ching and unerring remedy disperses 1t from
the natient'S system.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-09-04
WOOL AND COUNTRY PRODUCE.

III E wish to notify our customers and
III the people generally that we will
give the highest price for WOOL in ex-
change for goods. All kinds of Country
Produce and Marketing will also be taken
in exchange for goods.
May % BAKER q BILLMYER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-09-04
CERTAIN, Quick AND EFFEcTUAL.
Every FAMILY SHOULD De ARMED

A family armed with Radoroy's Re"ay RsS'L-
lotors. and ResolcenL, are well fortified, for with
these Remedies YOU can resist break up and
drive out Of the system all diseases that have
ever afflicted humanity since the fall OF Adam
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-09-04
B. W. H e R B 3 R 7
: cHARLEsrowN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, VA,
NOTARY PUBLIC,

AND
General Insurance Agent and Collector,
IOFFERS his services 10 the business
~ community of Jefferson, Clarke, Fred.
Ierick and Berkeley counties, TO collect all
/ debts and attend to all kindred business in
/ the said counties.
| Mr.. Herbert is a graduate Of the Law
school of Harvard University, and has at
his command the best advisers al the
Charlesiown bar. He will punctually at.
tend to all business committed TO him and
refers TO the following gentlemen
! CharleStown--Ofi officers and Directors
Of The Branch of the Bank of the Valley,
/ Il. Keyes, Reyes & Kearsley, J. n. 4
1 l.. l.. SadIer.
/ Jefferson County--T. Il. Willis, Fry
/ e. Beckwilh, A. Timberlake & Co, ]. II.
l.. Hunter, agent Baltimore & Ohio Rail
road, Dufield's Depot.
Haper's Ferry--F. Beckham, agent
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad A. H..
Herr, and w. J. Stephens.
SheDherdstoo0n--E. |. Lee, John NJ.
Jewett, ]. E. SchIey. and A. Kumrck-
house.
Observation-Disclosures and Directors of
the Insurance Company of the Valley IN
Virginia.
Clarke Comty--Mann Page, Col.
Treadwell Smith, PeNdleton 81 Richard
son, s. ]. G. Moore and p. II. Powers.
Berkeley COMPREHENSIVE New
conner, DR.. Page, Jacob Vandoren, Jr.,
and \. NJ. Vanorsdall.
Bahimore--H. Winter Davis, ]. r.
Partridge, Geo. B. Coale, Randolph &
Laiimer, and Charles II. II. Brown.
Hartford, onn.--Oflicers and Direc-
tors of Hartford Fire Insurance Compa-
ny.
Eg- Agent for National Intelligencer,
for Jefferson County, Virginia.
December 5, 1857. Sly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-09-04
General Debility and Weakness.

From whatever cause LowNEsS OF SPIRITS
and all other signs of diseased liver, aud 9TH
er dSorganzation Of the system, vanish under
the eradlcatng influence Of this all powerful
antiseptic and detergent remedy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-09-04
Z. K. X.

To conclude, we would state that Railways
Ready Relief is an external and an internal
remedy; that it is impossible for pain 10 exist
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-09-04
II r.. R.

r ETnot the sick die for IN Rad'0Gy's r. n, IL.
r. Remedies there IS new iye Jor at 'o"0 "a'e
f,;,b ;u them
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-09-04
IA Drnrgists and DEALERS

To protect the Public against Spurious and High's
PeTuir0,.s IHifr50ss NEW LArEL has been prepared
bearing Juc sinlie Of the Propretor's signature:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-09-04
Tailoring Business

May ;. 1858
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-03-15
g@ AY ER'S
0 PILLS.
eEiillEEssaLsEIza1ssS
FOR ALL THE PURPOSES OF
FAMILY PHYSIC.
FOR ALL THE PURPOSES OF a

rmstE has long existed public demand for ar "t,o,
pertey safe In liza operation This been preps ID
Ia meet that demand and an extensive ts OF IT'S
has cnnGlusvoy shown with What sneceas ~ HucomPshos
the nuross designed. II Is easy to maze pnysicnl T
hut NOT easy To make the beat of all pi.h' which
Nh0uld have of the objections, but al tho adVan
,npea al every other. This has been attempted here
ara with what success we would respectfully submit to
thr uis decision. II has been unfortunate for the
patient hitherto that almost every Purgaye medicine is
acrimonious and irritating to the bowels. This il
Many If them produce 80 much gripping pain and Tevr
sun in the System TO than cOunterbalnnce the
good be derived from them. These pills produce
irritation or PAIN unless It arise nom previously exist
ing ObEtuction or arrangement in the bowels. Being
purely vegetable, harm arise from their in
amy quantity; but II Is better that any medicine should
be taken judieiOusy. Minute directions for their
in the several diseases which they applicable
given on the box. Among the complaints which have
bccu speedily cured by them, may mention Liver
CompRn in its various forms of Jaundice, Indigestion,
Imguor, and Loss Of Appetite, LstlessneSs Irnabty,
Bilious Headache, Bilious Fever, Fever and Ague, Pain
in tho Side and Loins for, in truth, all these but
the consequence of diseased action in the liver As
RpeIicnt they afford prompt and relief in Costfye
ness. Piles Collie, DysenteEy, Humors, Scrofua and
purity Of the blood; III short any and every where
pIrgatiyc is required.
They have also produced some singularly successful
cures in Rheumatism, Govt Dropsy, Gravel Erysipelas
PalpitatOn of the Heart Pains in the Back, Stomach
aud Side They should be freely taken in the spring of
the year, to purify the blood and prepare the system
the change of An occasional stimulates
the stomach and bowels into healthy action and restore
the appetite and vigor. They purify the blood and, by
their stinnlant action the crclatorT system,
vate the strength of the body and restore the wasted or
diseased energies of the whole organism. Hence an oc-
arrangement exists; hut rnnecessary DOSING should
he carried far as every purgative medicine
reduces the strength, when taken The thou
sand Cases III which physc is required cannot be
merted here but they suggest themseives to the
OF every body and this pin is found better
purpose than thing which has hitherto been available
TO mankind. Where their virtues known, the
public will longer doubt what remedy to employ when
in need of cahartie medicine. Being sugar-wrapped
harm arise from their in any quantity.
For minute directions, wrapper on the Box.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-03-15

In connection with the above, keep every kind Of
ScalinstrumentS and musioSl merchandise generally
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-03-15

SHEET MUSIC.
The Largest stock of sheet music, musical works &c. &c
In the Western county,.
~ Music sent to any address, postage free. "a
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-03-15
FARE AS Low AS BY ANY OTHER ROUTE.

For THROUGH Tickets and other information, enqulr
street, Wheeling, Va.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-03-15
10 YOTSEFFFpERS.

TN STORE and for sale 1t reiaeei prices, the fol1
articles, viz: Plate Warmers, styles aad pa
Coal Vases, hTs sets; FTeStaaas Of IiEsrsnt
Also, Ren,iers, Ash Pans, Coal Seutes, Toilet sets
ers Hearth Br0ons, assorted sizes Table, C5-e aai
Mats, Glazing and Vegetable Dishes, Plated S19oa'
FORKS Of the best quality, Clothes Travelling and Cap
kets OF various psttcrns side Ions. Ancs Meat Cii
and various other articles useful House Eespsrs
WM. HEBURS
decsS Nc. 81 Monroe stree
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-03-15

Music, Music, Music.
z IsP MUSIC, just received this mornings
4-l-ShOWeF OF PeaFts-Isa MarEeitlalse.
WHY. do Summer Roses RadeS Child OF the Regiment
Gambler Wife-HOok and Ladder Quick Step.
National Unon.-Odieer's Funeral.
Long long Weary D1y.-I have no Mother Nov.
Selma, or Star OF the eY=ning--No Night There
Song Of the CaptiVes-Fhe Day Our Mother Died.
Tarantel9.--The Rock Beside the Sea.
The Troubadour's SOng.-OAer the Lone Sea.
The Last Meeting with the Old Fclks.
And mention charge q loo
ing. Can and see. [oeI5l HATNE 4 CO.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-03-15

p Cheaper than Ever.
REAT DISTRESS and heavy lsses IN the East Railroad
VI Stock Bank Stock all goods forced the Market
and prices the Importer and 3anuIaetur
err have Just retHERed the Estert cities and have
purchased goods those FiasEs prices, and certO
my customers rla the public gepsTai geoas made up 70
fashionable way, ai read nade clothing lover than they
have been offered In this market You win get ane
clothes you heretofore paid for coarse
Gone and baY foe2gI - a y. ADAMS
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-03-15

E3sjsE 9
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-03-15
TRANSPORTATION.
Cl veland, Pittsburgh G. Wheel
ing Railroad.

% Es)s2 .Ill -
N and after Monday January eS is6s trains Will run as
LEAVE CLEVELAND:
1900 A. ST. Train stopping at all statOns arrive ut
Pittsburgh at 7;4D n, and at bridgeport i:si
PM.
LEAVE PITTsHUHGH:
1900 A. NJ Train, stopping all regular stations,
port Homer, scans, and Deep Run are nag
Stations for AL passenger trains,) arrives at
Cleveland at $50 T. 81 and at Bridgeport Ct
1914 ST.
9a5 NJ. EsPress Trsln, Stopping at all regular stations;
arrives at bridgeport At 7:2I NJ
LEAVE BRIDGEPORT:
1850 A NJ Express Train stopping at all regular stations,
lions for this train, arrives at Cleveland at S5
n and Mt Pittsburgh at Iz:25 P NJ.
225 r. ~ Mall Train stopping IT all stations, and arrives
Pittsburgh at I:4e p II.
hut train daily to CIevelsnf-ieAves Bridgeport
7:8OA. N
ConnecIIOua.
Connections made by ali through trains follows:
Cleveland with trains Toedo. Detroit Chicago
the Northwest also, for Eric, DunkiTk Buffalo, Niagara
Falls and Canada
At steubenviIe Beair with tie StsuhenViile Iad
ark, Gainesville, Zauesvle Wilmington ,Couu-
bus, Cincinnati, indianapolis and St. Louis
At Wheeling with Baltimore Ohio Railroad, Cum
berland HsrPers Ferry, baltimore and Washington City
Through Tickets can purchased at the vari
posite tie Ieyee, Wheeling, Va, and the Uaon Oce
81 Superior ST., Cleveland, Ohio
superintendants once, G & RR. JAMES FARMER,
Cleveland, Jan p, 1875. janS5 SuP't.
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GOLDEN BEE HIVE STOR

GOLDEN BEE HIVE STORE IS
STREET, WHEELING, VA =
TREMENDOUS STOCK OF DRY GOODS!
FALL AND WINTER SALES
g. -
a es Low s their stock h
81 @ ass az M q & q & T % aS@ sa.Ps9
nd quality French Prnt domb
sara Imported
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PENNsYLyAN1A RAILRoAD.


TINE GREAT CENTRAL ROUTE, connecting the Allan
Western States by KoiIway direct This road
also connects at Pittsburgh with daily line OF Steamers to
all ports the Western Rivers aud at Cleveland and SAM
dusky with Steamers to all ports on the North Western
Lakes; making the most direct hedPest aud reliable
route by which FREIGHT Gamble forwarded aud from
tue Great Vest.
RATES BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA AND PITTSBURGH
FIRST CLASs-Boots, Shoes, Hats and
Caps, Books, Dry GODS, Gin boxes bales a. - ,oo
aud trunks Drugs, Gin boxes and bales) 'S P A'S bs
SECOND GLASS Domestic Sheetng,l
shifting and Ticking, Gin original balssl -. :,
Drugs lin ensksD Hardware, Leather ~ A'V 'Os
I'm rolls or Ooxes)Wool and sheep Pelts
THIRD CLASs.-AnYils, Steel, Chains Cin
casks,) Hemp, Bacon and Pork, sailed ga 800 -,
Qoose Orin casks Tobacco manufacture oOc ter lVo IDS
ed, Except cigars Of eut) sc. &c.
FOURTH CbASS-OOffee, Fish, Bacon, Berf1
and Pork Tin casks or boxes, eastward) en- ~, a.,
Lard Lard OIL, Nails, Soda Ash, Ger Oo' ioo lbs
man Clay, Tar, Pitch. Rusn. &c.
RL0Ul-$I, per bbl. until further notice
| notice.
CoTToN--S2 per bale exceeding lbs weight until
~ In shipping goods from any point east of Phladel-
phia, be partcularto marx packages PsHnSYErHsid
dload" All Goods consigned to the agents thisr road
detention.
FREaHr AoESrs-o Evans 81 Elhy street Boston. ] p
Clarke No Astor House, and No William and John
MeDonald No Battery Plscc StwYurk; Pierce ZaRes-
xis irwin Co. aud sprinSrnaT Brown, Cincinnati
q hei1run, Madison Ind; Dumesrii, Bell 4 Co. and
Carter JeWett Louisville Ky. g O'Rey Co. Evans.
vile, Ind; Sass ST Louis $40; Harris wormlcy Co.
Wayne, Ind E Sneeder, PnilA Magraw Rooms BaIti-
more; d stewart Pittsburgh
II. Ii. HUSTON, GENT Freight Agent Philad
/ Iylyl HI LoMBAERr Supt., Altoona, Pa.
, 1858-12-03

AN ACT to appropriate money to supply
Deficiencies in the Appropriations for
Paper, Printing, Binding, and Engraving
ordered by the Senate aud House oi
Representatives Of the tbirty.third and
thirty-fourth Congresses, and which has
been executed.
Be Il enacted By the Senate and House Of
Representatives ofthe United States of amer
icG in Congress assembled, That for the pur.
pose Of defraying the deficiencies in the ap-
preparations for the paper for the printing,
for the printing, and for the binding, en-
craving, and lthographing ordered by the
Senate and House Of Representatives Of the
thirty-third and thirty-fourth Congresses,
the following sums of money are hereby
appropriated out of any money in the
treasury not otherwise appropriated:
To pay for paper, one hundred and four
thousand dollars,
To pay for the printing ordered by the
Senate and House of Representatives du.
ring the thiriy-third aud thirty-fourth Con
gresses, lfty-seven thousand six hundred
and nineteen dollars and ninety-four cents.
To pay for the binding, lithographing,
and engraving ordered by the Senate during
the thirty-third and thirty fourth Con
gresses, one hundred and seventy.nne thou.
sand five hundred and sixty-nine dollars and
sixty-four cents.
Approved March Ii, 1858.
, 1858-12-03

AN ACT TO enable the President Of the
United States TO fulfil the stipulation:
contained in the third and sixth Articles
of the Treaty between the United States
aud the King Of Denmark of the eleventh
April, eighteen hundred aud ffty-seven,
for the discontnuance of the Sound dues
BE Il enactcd By The Senate and House Of
Representatives. cfthe United States Of Amer-
ioa IN Congress assembled, That the follow
ing sums be and the same are hereby ap-
propriated ont Of any money in the treasury
not otherwise appropriated, to enable the
President Of the United States TO fulfil the
stipulations contained in the third and sixth
articles Of the treaty between the United
States and the King of Denmark, Of the
eleventh April, eighteen hundred and fifty-
seven, viz:
To carry ont the stipulation contained in
the third article of said treaty, three hun
dred and ninety-three thousand aud eleven
dollars
To carry out the stipulation contained in
the sixth article Of said treaty, fifteen thou
sand seven hundred and twenty dollars and
forty-fouF cents, or so much thereof as may
be necessary to pay the interest provided
for in said article.
Approved March 4, 1858.
, 1858-12-03

AN ACT making Appropriations for the
Payment of Invalid and other Pensions
of the United States, for the Year end
ing the thirtieth Of June, eighteen hun
dred and ffty-nine
BE IL enacted By The Senate and House
Of Representatives. Of the Unitsd States of
america IN Congress assembled, That the
following sums be and the same are hereby
appropriated, out Of any money in the
treasury not otherwise appropriated, for
the payment Of pensions for the year end
ing the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred
and ffy-nine.
For invalid pensions, under various acts,
three hundred and twenty-five thousand
dollars.
For pensions under acts Of the eighteenth
March, eighteen hundred and eighteen,
fifteenth May, eighteen hundred and
twenty-elght, and seventh June, eighteen
hundred aud thirty-two, eighteen thousand
dollars.
For pensions to widows of those who
served in the revolutionary war, under the
third section Of the act of fourth July,
eighteen hundred and thirty-six, the acts Of
seventh July, eighteen hundred and thirty
eight, third March, eighteen hundred and
forty-three, seventeenth June, eighteen
hundred and forty-four, second February,
and twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred
and forty-eight, and second section act Of
third February, eighteen hundred and City
three, two hundred aud fifty thousand dol
lars.
For pensions to widows and orphans,
under act of twenty of July, eighteen
hundred and forty-eight, first section act Of
third February, eighteen hundred and
Gfty-three, and under special acts, eighty
six thousand dollars.
For privatcer invalids, Eve hundred dol
lars.
For navy pensions to widows and or
phans, under act of eleventh August, eigh-
teen hundred and forty-eight, ninety thou
sand dollars.
Approved Feb. TO- 1858.
, 1858-12-03

AN ACT to alter the Time of holding the
Courts Of the United States for the State
OF South Carolina.
BE IL enaeted By The Senate and Houa
of Representatives. of the United State, of
america IN Congress assembled, That from
and after the passing of this act, the terms
of the district court of the United States
for South Carolina, at its sitting in Charles.
ton, shall be held on the first Monday in
January, May, July, aud October, in each
and every year, instead of at the times
heretofore appointed.
SEC. 2. Ana be IL further enacted, That
from and after the passing of this act, the
term of the circuit court of the United
States for South Carolina, at its sitting in
Charleston, shall be held on the first Mon
day in April, in each and every year, in
stead Of at the time heretofore appointed.
SEC 3. And be II further enaeied, That
all writs, recognizances, and process Of all
kinds. already issped, taken or made re-
turnable to the time hitherto appointed for
the terms of the said courts, shall be con-
shered and taken as made for the time
herein provided for the said courts.
Approved Feb. 10, 1858.
, 1858-12-03
AN ACT to supply an Omission in the En-
rOllment Of O cercain Act therein nor,.s

AN ACT to supply an Omission in the En-
rOllment Of cercain Act therein named
Whereas, the following clause of the ac,
entitled " An act making appropriations
for the support Of the army for the wear
ending the thirtieth June, eighteen hundred
aud fifty-eight," approved March third
eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, 10 wit,
For the manufacture of arms at the M.
tional armories, three hundred and siytv
thousand dollars" was omitted in the en-.
rollment Of the SAID act; therefore
BE IL enacted By the Senate and Hons.
of Representatives. of The United States of
America an Congress assembled, That the
sum Of three hundred and sixty thousand
dollars for the manufacture of arms at the
national armories be and the same is here.
by appropriated out of any money in the
treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Approved, Feb. 4, 1858.
, 1858-12-03

AN ACT to acquire certain Lands needed
for the Washington Aqueduct, in the
District of Columbia.
Whereas it is represented that the works
of the Washington aqueduct, in the Dis
trict of Columbia, are delayed in conse-
quence of the proprietorS refusal, in some
cases, to sell lands required for its construc.
ton at reasonable prices, and because, in
other cases, the title to the said land is i'm
perfect, or is vested in minors, or persons
non compos mentis, or in femme covert,
or in persons out Of the District of Co
lumbia; and whereas it is necessary for the
making OF the said agueduet, reservoirs,
dams, ponds, feeders, and other works, that
a provision should be made for condemning
quantity of land for the purpose there
fore
Be ii eHacted By the Senate and House of
Representatives Of The limited States of
America in Congress assembled, That it shall
and may be lawful for, the United States,
or its approved agent, to agree with the
owners of any land in the District of Co.
lumbia, through which said aqueduct is in.
tended to pass for the purchase or use and