Philadelphia Advertisements, V: B. Palmxr, agent, Third and Chesnut Sts Jewelry & Silver Ware. GOLD LEVERS* 18 chrat. cases, full jewelled, $35 to $5O; Gold Lepine, 18 caratcases,jew elled, $25 to $3O; Silver Levers, fnll jewelled, $l7 to $3O; Silver plain and:Lepine. s6tosl4; Gold Pencils, $1,50 to $4. * Togethefwiti a assortment of Breast Pins, Bracelets, Finger Rings, &e., of diamond, opal, turquois, garnet, &c., at the lowest prices, and war ranted to be equal to any sold in the city. Also, alarge stock of Silver Ware, Spoons, Forks, Butter Knives, &c. Tea Spoons as low as $4,25, the silver warranted to be. equal to half dollars. Britannia and Plated Ware, of the latest pattern, and finest quality, sold at a small advance on the importing price. Cooper, (London,) Tobias and Robinson Watches always on hand. Persons wishing to purchase any thing in the above line, are requested to.call,after having look ed elsewhere. S. M. HOPPER, Feb. 1, 1848. No. 66 Chesnut st., Phila. Watches, &c. JOHN C. FARR, at 112 Chesnut street, Phila., imports direct from the Manufac-tfVwj turesand offersgreatinducements to buyers otTbm't/ Gold and Silver Lever . . . Watches. Gold and Silver Lepine . . . Watches. Gold and Silver Anchor . . . Watches. Double Cased Silver Verge . . Watches: with H to 4 oz. cases. Gold Jewelry and Silver Goods in great variety; Marble, Ebony and Gilt Mantel locks, Musical Boxes, playing 2 to 12 tunes ; also Watch-makers’ tools, Lunette, Patent and Plain English Glasses, Fusee-chains, Main Springs, Gold, Steel and com mon hands, Jewels, &c. &c., with a general assort ment of watch materials, diamond pointed Gold Pens, and other goods in the line. Orders are so licited with the assurance that every article will be charged at the lowest cash price, April 18, 1848 Cheap Watches and Jewelry AT the <c Philadelphia Watch and Jew- £SL elry Store,” 96 North Second Street/ corner of Quarry. dytTow ft old Lever Watches, full jewelled, 18 'carat cases, - $45 00 Silver Lever Watches, full jewelled, 38 00 Silver Lever Watches, seven jewels, . , 18 00 Silver Lepine Watches, jewelled finest quality, - - - Superior Quartier Watches, Imitation Quartier Watches, - ' Gold Spectacles, - - Fine Silver Spectacles, - Gold'Bracelets with topaz stones, - 350 Ladies Gold Pencils, 16 carats, - 2 00 Gold Finger-rings 37i cenu to4sB; Watch Glass es, plain, 12± cents; patent, Lunet 25. Oth er articles in proportion. All goods warranted to he what they are sold for. 0. CONRAD. On hand,'some Gold mul Silver Levers, Lepines and Quartiers lower than the above prices September 6, 1847, Importers of Watches and Dlanu faeturers of Silver Ware. /'1 OLD Levers, full jewelled, (13 jewels,) 840; Silver Patent Levers, «• $2O; Gold Guard Chains, .... $l2; Gold-Pencils, - - _ _ §2; Silver Tea Spoons, ----- £/); Silver Table Spoons, - - - - $l2; Silver Desert Spoons, - - - - $9; Gold Fob, Guard and Vest Chains of every stvle, Ear . Rings, Breast Pins, Rihgs, Miniature Cases, Diamond Pointed Pens in Gold and Silver Cases, Diamond Finger Rings, Pins, Bracelets, &c., Silver Cups, Tea Sets, Butter Knives, Ladle 6, Purse Clasps, Brittania ware, Plated Castors, Cake Bas kets, Candlesticks, &c , Time Pieces, Work Boxes, Fans, China- Figures, Cologne Bottles, Riding Whips, with a great variety of Fancy Goods at the lowest prices. The highest price paid for Gold and Silver. J. & >V. L. WARD, 106 Chesnut street, Philadelphia March H, 1848. 2y-7 Dimer & Co.’s Express. !n their own Cars and in charge of Messengers. iS now running daily between Philadelphia, Lan caster, Columbia,Wrightsville, York, Baltimore, South and West, and also from Philadelphia to New York, North and East, for the forwarding by mail trains of valuables, parcels, bundles, light boxes and the transaction of any commissions en trusted to them at very reasonable rates. The Express leaves Philadelphia at midnight, thus enabling persons sending by it to have their orders filled and received the following morning. A messenger always accompanies each car, who will receive and deliver at 'all the offices on the way. The proprietors wish to make their line a general public convenience and pledge themselves nothing shall remain undone which the public convenience mayTequire. All goods must be marked by “ Miller & Co.’s Express.” CHAS. NAUMAN, Agent for Miller & Co.’s Express, Railroad Office, Third sued; Philadelphia, Columbia, Wrightsville, York, and Museum Building, Baltimore. [nov 9 ’47-41-tf REMOVAL. JUNGERICH & SMITH, TVholes.ale Grocers, No. *253 Market street, north side, between sth and 6th streets, first door below 6th. Having removed from the old stand, No. 12 Decatur street, to the spacious house, No. 223 Market street, they tender their grateful acknowledgements to their kind friends in the city and county of Lancaster, for the very liberal patronage they have enjoyed. The new location affording them many facilities not.-previously possessed, enables them to offer to Merchants and dealers additional inducements to give them a call in their new place. Their stock is heavy and has been selected with great care, they are enabled to sell on the lowest possible terms. ’ To all country produce entrusted to them, they will devote their attention and make speedy returns. September 1, 1847. " 18-ly Hardware and Cutlery. EOWLBY '& BRENNER, No. 69, Market Street, Phila. The subscribers offer for sale for cash or appro ved credit, one of the largest and most extensive assortments of 0 FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC HARDWARE, Cutlery and Tools, to which they particularly in vite the attention of the Merchants of Lancaster county. Purchasing their goods in very large quantities, direct from manufacturers, (thereby saving the com mission ,)/which are selected from the choicest pat terns of the various makers, and constantly receiv ing fresh additions, they feel confident that the inducements they offer in a very superior assort ment, comprising all the new improvements, with the lowness of price, will make it an object to pur chasers to visit their establishment. Feb. 29, IS4B. Wholesale Soot and Shoe Store.. CHEAP FOR CASH. NO. 35 South Third, above Chesnut street, Phil adelphia. The subscriber has established, and continues \n~ do an exclusive cash business, and suffering no losses, he is enabled and determined to sell ROOTS AND SHOES by the package or dozen, at lower prices than any other regular Shoe house in this city. He keeps constantly on hand a good assortment of Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Shoes, of East ern and-city manufacture. Small dealers supplied at the same prices as large ones. Purchasers will please examine the market tho roughly, and they will find there is no deception in this advertisement. THOMAS L. EVANS, No. 35 South Third, above Chesnut street. Philadelphia, March 14, IS4B-7. Tennet’s Washington Gallery of Daguerreotypes, ‘\TP- 234 North Second Street, N. W. corner of I XI Callowhill Street, Philadelphia. The Like nesses taken and beautifully colored at this well known establishment, for One Dollar , and univer sally conceded to be equai in every respect to any in tbe city. Pictures taken equally well in cloudy and clear weather. A large assortment of MedaL liens and Lockets on hand, at from $2 to $5, inclu ding the picture. The Subscribers respectfully invite the citizens of Lancaster county, to call and'examine spicimens of the latest improvements in the art of'Daguerreotyp ing which will be exhibited cheerfully and with outcharge. T. & J. C. TENNET. ■ 6mo-23. July 4, 1848. Cheap Watches, Silver Ware, and Jewelry. %??v EULL Jewelled Gold Patent Levers, s4o;j&!vwi Gold Lepines, $3O; Silver Levers, $2O. Gold Guard, : Vest and Fob Chains, Gold and Silver Pencils, Finger Rings, and Thimbles, Spectacles, Ear Rings, Miniature Cases, Medallions, Fancy Card Cases, Fans, &c. Silver Table and Tea Spoons, Tea Setts, Forks, Ladles, Butter Knives, Cups, &c. Fine Plated Castors, Cake Baskets, Can dlesticks, Britannia Ware, Waiters, DIACON’S PATENT LAMPS, &c. Also, Gold Patent Lever Watcnes, from 540 to $l5O. Watches and Clocks repaired. Superior Diamond Point Gold Pens at SI 50. J. & W. L. WARD, 106, Chesnut st., above 2d st., Philada. Feb. 8, 1848. 2-ly Cabinet Furniture. H CLARK, Cabinet, Sofa-Chair, Sofa, and • Bedstead Manufactory, No. 143, South 2d —i Bt'reet, Philadelphia. The advertiser respectfully invites she attention of the public to his store of. CABINET FURNI TURE, comprising a.xariety of patterns of every article.kno/yyn in the business,, and of the latest style of finish, which he will sell at the lowest Cash prices. Every article sold at this establishment warranted of the best materials and workmanship. - Philadelphia; Feb. 22. 6m.4 M. JL Root’s G aery of Da&neraeo- - ! 'types. NO. 140 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Now is -the time! Those who,visit the city during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays should not fail to visit the splendid Portrait Gallery of M. A. Root, 140 Chestnut street. , There is no charge forthis interesting and beau tiful exhibition, and the likenesses mlde by Mr. Root’s newly improved Daguerreotype process are decidedly the most accurate and life-like ever ta ken, having been awarded premiums in the princi pal cities, arid in New York at the last exhibition of the American Institute, the first medal for the best Daguerreotypes, over all competition. While the pictures are such rich and perfect gems of art, |our prices are the lowest possible with good materials. Visitors should not neglect the opportunky of securing portraits of* the best qual ity—-fdr such, only will not fade. Prices $1 50, $2 00, $2 50, $3 00* $4 00, $5 00 $8 00, $lO 00, and upwards to $5O 00, varying with the size; and style of the frame or case. Unrivalled- perfection.— U. S. Gazette. The perfection of art. —Boston Star. The best ih every point of view. —Pennsylvania Inquirer. \ Very beautiful. —Boston Bee. Best ever exhibited in this country.— N. Y. Sun. The lightning has at last reached the Daguerreo type. —North American. Life-like and inimitable.— N. Y. Tribune. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS sufficient to fill a volume might be given, but all are invited to call at the Gallery and judge for themselves. M. A. ROOT, 140 Chestnut st., 3d door below sth. dec. v 47 Fhiadephia China Store. THE subscribers, proprietors of one of the oldest and,most ! exte»sive China Stores in the .United States, have now on hand a very large supply of Common Ware, Granite Ware , China Ware , and Glass Ware, J embracing all the varieties eyjjr imported, which they will sell in large or small quantities, wholesale or retail, to suit the wants of the people, at prices to* defy competition. The advantages to be derived from having a large stock to select from, ought certainly to be apparent to every one; only two need be mentioned: • Ist. The variety to please the taste.' 2d. The advantage of purchasing at the lowest prices for it is certainly evident to every thinking iftind, that the larger the business doue, the small er the profit required. It is so in every branch of trade. The manufacturer to. the wholesale package dealer; the wholesale package dealer sells to the jobber, and the jobber to the retail country dealer ; so that the farmer or the'eonsumer of the article pays at least four profits ! Why pay so many profits when you can come directly to head quarters 7 14 00 10 00 5 00 8 00 1 75 TYNDALE & MITCHELL, April 25, 1848-13) 219 Chesnut st., above 7th st. Oliver Evans 9 Salamander, Fire & Thief Proof Iron Chests, WARRANTED equal to any other make, and have never been injured by Fire or Burg lars, in a single instance. He also keeps on hand a full supply of Common Chests, made of lighter iron, at lower prices. Letter Copying Presses and Books. Trucks for Stores, Factories, &c. Druggists’ Presses. Eagle Glass Paper. Portable Shower Baths, &e. Packing Levers. Hoisting Machines. Refrigerators and Water Filters. OLIVER EVANS, 61 South Second st., below Chestnut, Phila. REFRIGERATORS for cooling and preserving Meat, Butter, Milk, and all articles intended for Culinary purposes. WATER FILTERS.—OIiver Evans’ celebrated Water Filters, for purifying water that is blackish or muddy whether by rains, minerals, or otherwise, can be had of all sizes and pricey, at the Ware rooms, No. 61, South Second street, two doors be low Chestnut, Philadelphia Sept. 28, 1847. Economy in Light THE attention of purchasers is invited to the ex tensive variety of \1 URPHY’S I. ATEST IMPROVED SAFETY PINE OIL LAMPS. The construction and improvements of these Lamps render them suitable for any purpose or place where artificial, light is required; the brilliancy and magilicence of which have not been equalled, and at one half the expense of anv yet invented. They are perfectly free from any unpleasant odor. Also —A general assortment of Solar, Lard and Oil Lamps, Flud, Cnndelabras, Chandeliers, Hang ing Lamps for Churches, Stores, Halls, Lodge Rooms Factories, Hotel and Billiard Saloons, Lamps, with Shades, designed for reading, &c. All manner of Gas Fixtures, of every pattern, style and finish. Having every facility for manufacturing, the u*- dersigned is prepared to sell, wholesale and retail, as cheap as any manufactory in the United Slates, and the articles are warranted equal in appearance and construction to any that can be produced. Merchants and Dealers will find it to their advan tage to call and examine the stock and prices, which cannot fail to give satisfaction. {KT Manufactory, No. 191 North Second street, Philadelphia. [July 25, IS4S—-26-3m Venetian Blinds. H CLARK, Venetian Blind Manufacturer, No. . 143, South 2d street, Philadelphia, has con stantly on hand a large assortment of • VENETIAN BLINDS , manufactured of the best materials, and by compe tent workmen, which he will sell, wholesale or re tail, at the lowest cash prices. Purchasers, desirous of a good article, are invit ed to call and examine. Orders punctually attend ed to. [Philadelphia, Feb. 22, 1848—6m-4 Philadelphia Daguerreotype Establishment, EXCHANGE, 3d story, Rooms 25-27. —Daguer- reotype Portraits of all sizes, either singly or in family groups, colored or without colors, are ta ken every day, in any weather. Copies of Daguer reotypes, Oil Paintings, Statuary, &c., may also be procured. Ladios and Gentlemen are requested to examine specimens. April 18, 1848. Davis & Chew, CABINET WARE-ROOMS, No.2l6,S.Secondst ., West side, Philadelphia. HOUSEHOLD GOODS, cheap and of good qual ity—such as Beds, Bedsteads, Bureaa, Chairs, Tables, &c. Cash paid for Old Furniture or taken in exohange for New. Old Furniture repaired. Feb. 1,1848-6 tn ISAAC BARTON, TTTHOLESALE GROCER, Wine and Liquor \Y Store, 135, 137 North Second Street, Phila [June 13, ’4B-20-ly. PATENT SAFETY FUSE FOR BLASTIN'**. — Just received, a fresh supply of the above, lor sale by the barrel at manufacturers prices, by BOWLBY & BRENNER, Feb. 29, 1848-o-ly] No. 69 Market st., Phila Bibles and Testaments. THE undersigned, Treasurer and Librarianof the Lancaster County Bible Society, informs the" public thathe has received asupply ofBIBLES AND TESTAMENTS, English and German, in plain and fancybindingfe, and for sale as follows :—. BIBLES. English. TESTAMENTS. Quarto, $2,50 Gilt, 30 cents. Octavo, 1,00 Common, 12} “ Duodecimo from 30 to 50 do. 7 “ Gilt Morocco, 75 German from 75 cts. to $1,62}; TcstamentslB cts. and give, us a call. Persons too poor to purchase can have a Bible or a Testament, or both gratis, “without money and without price.” J. W. HUBLEY. North Queen Street, 2d door aßove the Post Office. July 18. 3mo-25. Bookbindery. THE undersigned hereby returns his sincere thanks to his respected pa- Irons, and the public in general, forthe liberal encouragement in his business, BOOK-BINDING; and makes known, at the same time, that he still continues at his old AND WELL KNOWN STAND, in North Prince Street Lancas ter, JPa., to carry on his business, in all its various branches. His work, in regard to beauty, durabil ity and cheapness, cannot be exceeded by any other in the State. At the same time, he deems it not superfluous here to remark, that he likewise continues the bus iness of writing POWERS OF ATTORNEY, LET TERS, DEATH CERTIFICATES, RENUNCIA TION DEEDS, &c., for his German countrymen, as desired ; and will also send moneys for them to any place in Germany, with perfect safety, July 4, 1848 Salisbury Handle Manufactory and Turning MUI. THE subscribers tender their thanks to their friends for the patronage extended to them in the business in which they are engaged, and res* pectfully solicit a continuance of their favors. • They now inform their friends and the public generally, that they still continue to manufacture at their establishment at Salisbury, (on the Phila delphia and Lancaster turnpike, one mile east of Kinzer’s and one mile north of the Gap,) Broom, Brush, Hoe, Shovel and Fork Handles, Plastering Lath turned and sawed, Palling, Bench Screws, &c. They have also, an excellent Turning Mill con nected with their establishment, and are prepared to do all kinds of Turning in wood, such as Porch Columns, Cabinet, Coach and Wagon Turning ol all kinds with promptness and despatch. They have now on hand a lot of seasoned lumber, suitable for Cabinet Makers use, which will be turned to-order or disposed of on reasonable terms. * Also, a large, lot of prime'Ash Plankwhich will be sold low mid sawed if wished to any size. Any communications directed to Gap Post Office, Lancaster county, will meet with prompt attention, sept 7 ’47-32-ly A. F. & 6. C. SLAYMAKER. W. & F. LANGENHEIM. iy-12 PHILIP C. RANNINGER. ly-23. TI9IBER &C., FOR THE NAVY, Navy Department, Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs, July 12, 1848. SEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed “Proposals for timber,” or “lumber,” as the case may be, (naming the yard, for which the offer is intended*) will be received at this bureau until three o’clock, p. m., of the 25th of August next, for furnishing and delivering at the several navy-yards, respec tively, the timber, lumber, and other articles here inafter specified. One-fourth part of all thearticles required must be delivered on or before the first of July, one-fourth on or before the Ist "Sept., one fourth on or before the first of November, and the balance on or before the 30th of December, 1849 — except the spruce spars required at Pensacola, all of which must.be delivered on or before the first of November, 1848. And in case of failure to deliver the articles within the times and in the proportions above specified, the bureau shall have the right to supply any deficiency, and the contractor shall be responsible for any excess of cost over the contract price. All the timber, lumber, and other articles must be of the very best quality* Subject to the inspec tion and customary measurement of the yard where they are deliverable, and be in all respects to the entire satisfaction of the commaudants thereof. The white oak timber must be rough squared, ac cording to the growth of the tree; to have no wane exceeding one-fourth the width of the face of the side as squared. ;• All the yellow pine timber must bo of the very "best quality of “ long leaf, fine grain, southern yellow pine;” to be hewed to a fair edge, and to have no more sap than one-eighth of the breadth of the face from each corner; and the contents of all sap to be excluded in the measure ment of the timber. The oak and pine must be felled between the Ist of October and Ist of March,- and must have grown within sixty miles of the sea coast; must be stripped of the bark, or hewed within twenty days after it is felled, and placed clear of the ground, of which satisfactory evidence must be given by the contractor, by the production of certificates signed by two respectable witnesses, with their deposition, on oath, before some judge of the court, or magistrate, within the township or county where the timber was felled. Separate offers must be made for each tiavy-yard, keeping each class of articles, if embracing more than one, distinct; the cost of each item must be carried out, and theaggregalc correctly footed up. Bidders are cautioned against offering for more than they can furnish, as no extension of time will, under any circumstances, be granted, and forfei tures in all cases will be rigidly enforced; but no offer not embracing the whole of any one class will be considered. The offers of persons who have heretofore failed to enter into contract after being notified, of the acceptance of their offer, or, having contracted and failed to perform, will he considered only at the option of the bureau. Every offer must be accompanied by a written guaranty, signed by one or. more responsible per sons, whose responsibility must be certified to by the navy agent, or some person known to the bu reau. that if the offer be accepted, the bidder will, within five days after being notified, enter into contract with good and sufficient sureties to furnish the articles proposed, agreeably to the terms of this advertisement. Bidders are particularly cautioned to endorse their bids as above required, to prevent their being opened previous to the time specified ; and all bids not conforming to the terms of this advertisement, particularly in correctlystating the amount of each item, and the final aggregate of each class, will be rejected as informal. The price of all manufactured or sawed lumber will be estimated and determined by (i board mea sure;” the square and round timber, unless other wise specified, by the cubic foot , according to the rule of measurement adopted at the yards, which is as follows: for round or eight square timber, take the mean diameter of thelog, elearofbark ; deduct from this diameter one-fourth, the remainder will be the reputed square of the log; multiply this re puted square in inches, by itself, that product by the length in feet, and divide by 144, will give the contents in cubic feet. For rough square timber, take the mean diameter of the breadth and depth in inches, and the length in feet; multiply the mean depth and breadth together, and this product by the length, and divide by 144, will givethe con tents in cubic feet. Bonds with two approved sureties will be requir ed in half the amount of the contract, and ten per cent, in addition will be deducted from all bills, to be withheld as collateral security, until the contract is fully completed ; the balance, or ninety per cent,* will be paid on each delivery, by the navy agent named in the contract, within thirty days after the presentation of approved bills. To prevent unnecessary correspondence, bidders are informed that those only whose offers are ac cepted will be notified immediately after the bids shall have been opened and determined. NAVY-YARD, KITTERY, MAINE. Class No. 1. White-Oak Timber , (by the cubic foot.) 40000 cubic feet of white-oak plank stocks, to aver age 45 feet in length, and none to be lessthan 35 feet in length —one-half to squarenot less than fourteen inches, and one-half to square not less than twelve inches at the top end of the stick ; all to be free from cross grain, large knots, and other defects. CLASS No. 2. White-oak Knees , (bp the siding inch.) 400 white-oak knees, the nett siding of one-halfto he seven inches, and the nett aiding of the other half to be eight inches; the arms to be in length five feet; the bodies to be in lengths from five to seven feet, averaging six feet. The bodies are to be sided to the diameter of the arms, the siding size taken at the middle of the length of the arm, (clear of bark ;) three-fourths of the siding or diameter to be considered the nett siding of the knee, the moulding size of o-thc body in the middle of its length to be full, and one-half the nett siding of the knee ; one half of knees to be square, and one fourth to form an angle from eighty to ninety degrees, the remainder to form an angle from ! ninety to one hundred degrees; the length of the arm to be measured from the back of the I body as moulded by the angles given. j CLASS No. 3. Lumber , aboard measure.) 2000 sup. ft. let qua!. 5-inch clear white pine plank 2000 Jo 4 “ “ < 3000 do 3 3000 do 2J “ 10000 do 2 «•' 10000 do H 600 do U “ 10000 do 1 “ 1500 do 10000 do 10000 do 500 do 1000 do 4000 do 2000 do 2000 do 6000 do 2000 do 2000 do 3000 do - (i inercht’ble “ 1 .« « U “ 1 “ 3 “ 2 1 “ 2" « li “ H “ 1 “ Black Walnut, (board measure.) 500 sup. feet Ist qual. 4-inch black walnut plank 500 do 3 do 1000 do 2 do 500 do IJ do 2000 do 1 do boards White-oak dim nsion 3tvff, (board measure.) 25 pieces, 14 feet long, 17 inches wide, 7 in. thick 25 do 17 do 1G do 7 do 20 do 14 do IS do 7 do 12 . do 14 do 17 do 8 do 12 do 17 do 16 do 8 do 12 do 14 do 18 do 8 do 12 do 14 do 17 do 9 do 12 do 17 do 16 do 0 do 12 do 14 do IS do 9 do 12 do 14 do 17 do 10 do 12 do 21 do 16 do 10 do 12 do 14 do 18 do 10 do The whole to be pasture oak, square-edged and straight, free irom large knots, shakes, and all other defects ; there must be at at least three inches sawed from the centre of the stick, to avoid the centre of the heart. CLASS No. 4.* Live-oak Tender, (by the cubic foot,) 10000 cubic feet of promiscuous live-oak timber, from twelve to twenty feet in length, averag ing sixteen feet in length, to side straight 12 to 15 inches the moulding way, to be the nat ural curve of the tree, not to be hewn, but left in its natural state; the whole to be sound, free from shakes and other defects. 1000 cubic feet of Jive oak keelson pieces, from twenty-five to thirty feet in length, averaging and a half feet in length, to side from end to end, straight, (seventeen inches;) moulding way to "be straight, or a regular curve from end to end, of not more than six inches jn thirty feet, to be not less than fourteen inches (moulding way) at the top end of the stick, and hewn square ; the whole to be sound and free from shakes and other defects. CLASS No. 5. White-pine Timber, (by the cubic foot*) 5000 cubic feet of merchantable white-pine timber, from thirty-five to fifty feet in length, averag ing forty-five feet in length, to be rough squared not less than sixteen inches at the top end of the stick. Locust timber, (by the cubic foot.) 200 cubic feet of the first quality of Long Island locust timber, in lengths from eight to twelve feet, to average fourteen inches in diameter, and not less than twelve inches. CLASS No. 6. Black-spruce Spars, (by the piece.) 8 bl’k-spruce spars, 55 ft. long, 11 inches diameter 18 do 46 do 10 do 12v do . 40... da 10 do 14 • do 38 do 7 ’ do 6. do 34 do 8 do 14 do 27 do 6 do 8 do 26 do 5 do 20 blk-spruce poles, 20 ft. long, 4 inches diameter 18 do 18 do -3 i do;. . The whole to be straight, free from large jknots, fresh, and with the bark oh. I ; CLASS No. 7. White-ash Oars, (by the foot in length.) 24 first quality white-ash oars, 18 feet long ! 36 do 16 do 50 do 14 do 18 do 13 do : , Lignumvita, (by the pound.) 1000 pounds Istqual. ligniimvitae, of 9 in. diameter 1000 do ■ do t 1000 do - of 7 do 1000 do ' of 6 do 1000 do ofs do 1000 do of 4 do . Hickory Bars, (by the piece.) . 100 rough split hickory bars, 6 feet long, to be straight, and to square three and : a half in ches at the butt. 18 rough hickory bars, 14 feet long, to be straight, and to square (5 feet above the butt) five by t five inches, to be free from knots and all de fects. <* NAVY-YARD, CHARLESTON, MASS. ; CLASS No. 1. White-oak Timber, 4*c., (per cubic foot.) 40,000 cubic ft. best quality white oak plank stocks, to average forty-five feet long, and none less than thirty-five feet, to square from 12 to 14 inches, and average thirteen inches at the top end of the sticks. 5,000 cubic : feet white-oak promiscuous timber, length from twenty-five to forty feet, and from fourteen to twenty-four inches square, equal proportions of the different lengths and sizes. 5,000 cubic feet white oak curve timber, in lengths from twelve to thirty feet; to be sided straight one way from twelve to eighteen inches, and to curve the oiher way from ten to eighteen inches; the different lengths and curves in equal proportions. All the above promiscu ous timber to beS>f the best quality. 5 cords white-oak butts of the best quality, free from knots, in lengths from six to twelve feet, and from twelve to eighteen inches di ameter in the middle, clear of the bark. 5 cords best quality/hickory butts, iu lengths from six to eight feet diameter in the middle, clear of bark, from nine to fifteen inches. CLASS No. 2. Yellow Pine Timber , (per cubic foot.) 40,000 cubic feet fine grain long leafed yellow pine plank stocks, best quality, to average 45 feet in length, and none less than thirty-five feet; to square from twelve to ..fourteen in ches, and average thirteen inches at the toj) end of the sticks. Yelloiu-pine Mast Timber. 15 pieces 54 feet long, 17 by 17 inches square 3 do 5i do “ “ do 3 do 45 do “ “ do 3 do 42 do ‘ J *• do 3 do 61 do 15J 154 do 3 . do 55 do “ “ do (j do 54 do “ “ do 3 do 52 do “ “ do 3 do 49 do “ “ do 3 do 56 do 15 15 do 3 do 53 do “ “ do 3 do 54 do “ “ do 3 do 51 do “ “ do 3 do 50 do 14 14 do 3 do - 47 d® “ ~i do 6 do 45 do “ “ do 3 do 42 do “ “ do 12 do 54 do 13* 13* do 3 do 52 do “ “ do 3 do 49 do “ “ do 3 do 47 do “ “ do 3 do 44 do “ “ do 3 do sft do 13 13 do 3 do 47 do “ “ do 6 do 45 do “ “ do 3 do 42 do “ “ do 3 do 54 do “ •“ . do 6 do 51 do “ “ do 3 do 48 do “ “ do 9 do 54 do 12J by. 124 di> 3 do 51 do “ do 3 do 48 do “ “ do 3 do 55 do “ “ do 3 do 54 do 12 by 12 do 6 do 51 do “ “ do 3 do 48 do “* " “ do To be square and of parallel widths; must be all heart, except four inches on ;the two opposite an gles, which may be sap. 30,000 Feet white pine one inch boards: One-flalf of the quantity to be of the best quality No. 2’s, and one-half to be of the best quality No. 3’s. 2,500 feet yellow oak boards 1 inch thick. 2,500 do do 5 do Length from fifteen to twenty-five feet, width not less than eight inches. CLASS No. 4. White-oak Boat Knees, {per siding inch.) 200 white-oak boat knees inarms not less than four inches diameter, clear of bark, and the bodies and arms to be not less than thirty-two inches long. One-third of the whole number to be square. 24 white-oak boat knees for cheeks. The bodies arms to be from eight to ten feet long, nett, siding to be from ten to twelve inches, and to form an angle from 110 to 116 degrees. The bodies to be sided to the diameter of the arms, including the bark. The moulding size of the bodies to be from fifteen to twenty inches. NAVY-YARD, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CLASS No. 1. White-oak Timber, (by the cubic loot.) 20,000 cubic feet of white-oak plank stocks of the best quality, length not less than thirty-five feet, averaging forty-five feet, half to square twelve inches, and half to square fourteen inches and upwards, at the top end of the stick. CLASS No. 2. Yellow-pine Timber, (by the cubic foot.) 25,000 cubic feet best quality long leaf, fine grain i southern yellow-pine_ plank stocks, length not less than thirty-five feet, averaging forty five feet; half to square twelve, and half to square fourteen inches and upwards,-at the top end of the stick. Yellow-pine Beams , (by the cubic foot.) The following best quality, long leaf, fine grain southern yellow-pine beams of the following lengths and sizes, and got out by a mould * that will spring six inches in forty-five feet. . 1 piece 464 feet long, 191 in* sided, 17 in. raoul’d 1 do 46j do 191 do 17 do 1 do 43 do 19; do 17 do . 1 do 40 do 19j do 17 do 8 do 47 do 17t do 16 do 3 do 46i do 17 i do 16 do 1 do 46 do 17l do 16 do 1 do 4o{- • do 171 do 16 do 1 do 441 ' do 174 do, 16 do 1 do 434 <l° 17! do 16 do 1 do 431 <l° 174 do 16 do 1 do 42 do 17# do 16 do 1 do 361 do 174 do 16 do 1 do 35j do 164 do 124 do 1 do 37 do 16i do 121 do 1 do 38 do 164 do 121 do 1 do 394 do 164 do 121 do ' 2 do 39f do 164 do ’ 121 do 3 do 401 do 164 do 124 d»S 4 do 41 do 164 do 12l do 1 do 4U do 16l do 121 do 6 do do 164 do 124 do 2 do 42 do I6i do 124 do 3 do 434 do * 164 do 12i do 7 do 43 do 164 do , 12; do plank “ boards “ base b’ds “ cypress plank <( u boards white ash plank “ boards Mast Timber (fine-grain long-leaf yellow pine.) 16 pieces, 54 feet long, 17 by 17 inches square 3 do 51 do “ “ do 3 do 45 do “ “ do 3 do 42 do .“ “ do 3 do 61 do 154 164 do 3 do 55 do “ “ do 6 do 54 do “ “ do 3 do 52 do “ *• do 3 do 49 do “ “ do 3 do 56 do 15 15 do 3 do 53 do “ “ do 3 do 54 do “ “ do 3 do 51 do “ “ do 3 do 50 do 14 14 do 3 do' 47 do “ “ do 6 do 45 do “ “ do 3 do 42 do “ “ do 12 do 54 do 134 13* do 3 do 52 do “ “ do 3 do 49 do 134 134 do 3 do 47 do “ “ do 3 do 44 do “ “ do 3 do 50 do 13 13 do 3 do 47 do' “ “ do 6 do 45 do “ “ do 3 do 42 do “ “ da 3 do 54 do “ (( do 6 do 51 do “ <f do 3 dy 48 do “ “ do 9 do 54 do 124 121 do 3 do 51 do “ “ do 3 pieces, 48 feet long, 17 by 17 inches square! f 3 do 45 do “ “ (e do 3 do 54 do 12 by 12 do 6 do 51 do “ “ “ do 3 do 48 do “ “ “ do To be square, and of parallel widths ; must be all heart, except 4 inches on the two opposite an gles, which may be sap. Spar Timber , yellow pine , (per cubic feet.) 4 pieces, 50 feet long* 18 in. diameter 4 from butt. 4 do 53 do “ “ do do “ 1 do 42 do 20“ do do bowsprit 1 do .34 • do 19“ do do “ 4 do 68 do 17“ do in the centre, for yards The pieces having the dimensions “ 4 from the butt,” are yards, (except the two short ones,) and can be tapered off—the 18 inch to 11 inches at the * CLASS No. 3. Lumber— (board measure.) CLASS No. 3. a small end } "the two short sticks to work 15 in* ches at the small j end; they are required to be lined, full towtrds the email ends. White pine Timber, tluysubic foot.) 5000 cubic feet of white pine timber of the best quality, in lengths of 45,50, and 55 feet and upwards, to; square not less than fifteen in ches at the top end. Locust Timber , (by the cubic foot.) _ 200 cubic feet best quality Long Island locust tim ber, to average,twelve inches diameter, not less than ten inches. 20 pieces yellow Long Island locust, 12 feet long 7 by 9 inches. 1 piece of yellow |Long Island locust, 4 feet long, to square 22 by 22 inches. 8 pieces yellow Long Island locust, 7 feet long, to square 8 by 12 inches. Ask Timber , (per cubic foot.) 4 ash logs, I.4d*eet long, 20 inches diameter. 200 inches round ash timber, 24 to 30 in. dpmeler. Elm Timber , jper cubic foot.) 2000 cubic feet eastern mountain elm, in lengths of 12 feet, to square as • follows, viz.: 1,000 feet 16 inches, 500 feet 18 inches, and 500 feet 20 inches. ’ CLASS No. 4. Lumber, sc. 3000 feet j-inch oak boards, board measure 2000 “ 1. “ “ « “ “ 100 ’.vhite ash oars, 16 feet long, per piece 100 do 15 do 100 do 14 do 200 do 13 do 100 do 12 do 50 do 11 do 20 do 10 do CLASS No. 5. ■ Spruce Spars , <£c. 25 spruce spars, to 60 feet long, of proportion ate size, peKpiece 25 spruce spars, 45 to 50 feet long, of proportion- ate size, per piece 2000 inches spruce spars, 4$ to 9 inches, equal pro portion of each size, per inch 200 straight spruce poles, of large size, per piece. CLASS No *6. Hickory Bars, 4-c., (per piece.) 38 rough hickory bars, 4 by 4 inches, 6 feet long 12 do do Üby 6 “ 14 <£ 50 do do 5$ feet long, to rquare 3 inches one foot fiom the butt. CLASS No. 7.1 = Lig7iumvtttt, (per ton of ;2240 lbs.) 1 ton lignumvitce, from ltf to 17 inches in diameter. 1 do , do 14 to 15 :do do 2 do do 12 to 13 do do 2 do do 10 to 11 do do 2 'do «do Bjto do <lq 2 odo do 7fto 8 do do ' 2 do do 6sto 7 do do 2 do do ssto 6 do ' do 2 do do 4, 4£andd do do To be of the best quality St. Domingo lignumvi t®, straight and round, free from checks, and not less than three feet long. NAVY-YARD, PHILADELPHIA CLASS No. 1 Live-oak Keelson pieces, (price to be given per cubic foot.) 20 pieces not less than 30. feet in length, moulded 19 and sided 19$ in the smallest place. 10 pieces not less than 27i feet, in length, moulded 19 and sided 19$ in the smallest place. 10 pieces not less than 25 feet in length, moulded 19 and sided 1.9,! in the smallest place. 40 pieces, making 80 plank. To side 18 inches and mould 6s, when complete ly finished in the ship ; but they must be got 4n pairs —that is, two together—with an allowance of six inches between them, for the purpose of taking out .the heart of the tree ; which allowance of 6 inches imay be increased to 12 inches at the butt, if neces sary. They are to be allowed 1$ inch larger the A fair curve of 10 or 12 inches in their lengths will not be objected to, but they mnst.be straight the siding way. CLASS No. 2. White Pine , fyc., (board measure.) 15,000 ft. 1 inch pannel boards, length 12 to 16 ft. 7,000 ft. 1$ inch do do 12 to 16 ft. 15,000 ft. 1$ inch do do 12 to 16 ft. 200 superficial feet black walnut branch veneera, (per superficial,.foot.) NAVY-YARD“, WASHINGTON, D. C. CLASS No. ]. Lumber , (board measure.) 36,000 superficial ft. 1 in. white pine, com’n cullings 3,000 do 2 inch do do NAVY-YARD, GOSPORT, VA. CLASS No. 1. White Oak , sc., (per cubic foot.) 30,000 cubic feet of the very best white oak plank stocks, to average 45 feet in length; to be not less than 13 inches square at the small end; to have no wane exceeding one fourth the width of the face of the side as squared. White Oak pieces , as follows: 10 piece* of No. 1, to be 10 feet in length, to have from 18 to 24 inches spring, to side not less than 12 inches, and to mould not less than 12 inches at the small end. 10 pieces of No. 2, to be 14 teet in length, to have from 18 to 24 inches spring, to side and mould as No. 1. r 10 pieces of No. 3, to be 16 feet in length, to have from 24 to 30 inches spring, to side and mould as No. 1. 10 pieces of No. 4, to be 18 feet in length, to have from 24 to 48 inches spring, to side and mould as No. 1. 10 pieces of No. 5, to be 14 feet in length, to have from 20 to 30 inches spring, to side and mould as No. 1, These fifty pieces to be of the very best white oak, to be clear of wane ; the ends to be sawed off square, and are to be free from splits, shakes, and bad knots. Diagrams of the above fifty pieces will be furnished the contractor on application to the commandant of the yard. White Oak or Hickory. 6 butt pieces, 8 feet in length, not less than 6 in ches diameter at small end. 6 butt pieces, 12 feet in length, notless than 6 in ches diameter at small end. S butt pieces, 14 teet in length, not less than 6 in ches diameter at small end. 30 hickory butts, 7 feetflong, to be from 7 to 11 in ches diameter at small end. All the butt pieces are to be delivered with the bark on them , and are to be clear of knots and aro to be straight. j CLASS No. 2. Yellow Pine , (per cubic foot.) 20,000 cubic feet of yellow pine plank stocks, to average 45 feet in length, to be not less than 13 inches square at the small end, to be sawed off square at the butt and top ends Masts $ Spars. (Pieces of fine-grain yellow pine.) 25 pieces, 54 feet long, 17 by 17 inches square. 5 do 51 do do do 5 do 45 do do do 5 do .42 do do do ’5 do 61 do 154 do ISi do 5 do 55 do do do 10 do . 54 do do do 5 do 52 do do do 5 do 49 do do do 3 do 56 do 15 do 15 do 3 do 53 do do 3 do 54 do do do 3 do 51 do do do 3 do 50 do 14 do 14 do 3 do 47 do do do 6 do 45 do do do 3 do 41 do do do 12 do 54 do 131- do 13J do 3 do 52 do do do '3 do 49 do do do 3 do 47 do do do 3 do 44 do do dd 3 do 50 do . 13 do 13 do 3 do 47 do do do' 6 do 45 do do do 3 do 42 do do do 3 do 54 do do do 6 do 51 • do do do 3 do 48 do do do 9 do 54 do 124 do 12$ do 3 do 51 do do do 3 do 48 do do do 3 do 45 do do do. 3 do 54 do 12 do 12 do 6 do 51 do do do 3 do 48 do do do To be square and of parallel widths; must be all heart, except 4 inches on the two opposite angles, which may be sap. CLASS No. 3. White Oak Plank and Boards , (board measure.) 500 sup. ft, 12al8lt. long, Baloin. wide*,2in.thick 500 do do do 14 1000 do do 14. 500 do .do 20 in. wide 14 500 do do 20 do 1 White pine Plank and Boards , (board measure.) 4000 sup. ft,4 ih. clear white pine, not under lOin. 4000 do 3 do do 15000 do 2 do usual breadth 20000 do 1J do do 30000 do 1 do do 10000 do { do do 10000 do 1 in. merchantable pine do 5000 do 2 do do To be of the taest Susquehanna plank and boards. ' 1200 sup. feet, 12 to 20 feet long, 18 to 24 inches wide, U inch thick ; a proportion “of each breadth. 1200 sup. feet, 12 to 20 teet long, 18 to 24 inches wide, 1 inch thick; a proportion of each breadth. CLASS No. 4. Hard-wood Plank and (board measure.) 15000 sup. ft, white ash, 2 in. thick, 10al6 in. wide 1000 do 2' do 24 do* 7000 do 14 do 10a20 do a proportion of eaoh. 15000 sap. feet white ash, i in. thick, 10 inches upwards wide. • ' 1000 sop. feet_cherry boards, to be 16,18, and 20 inches w;de, a proportion of each. 1000 sup. ftbl’k wal. 4 in. thick 10 in. and up, wide 1000 do .. 3 do 10 do 1000- do *V 2$ do 10 . do * 1000 i.do 2 do 10 do =' 1000 1 do 10 to 20 in. wide. a proportion of'each breadth. 1000 sup. feet black walnut f inch thick, 18 to 20 inches wide, a proportion of each brpadth. 1000 sup. feet bay-wood mahogany, 4in. thick, 10 inches and upwards wide.' 1000 sup. feet bay-wood mahogony, $ in. thick, 12 to 18 in. wide, a proportion of each breadth 1000 sup. feet bay-wood mahogany, $ in. tliick r J2 to 18 in. wide, a proportion of each breadth. 50 ash oar rafters 26 feet in length, to be 5 in. square at the looms. The blades tobe one-third the length of the rafter, and? 7 inches wide and 2 in. thick at the blade end, (per piece.) CLASS No. 5. Cypress Boards, (board measure.) 3000 supVfeet, 26 feet-in length, 8 to 10 in. wide, 1$ inch thick. 1000 sup. feet, 18-fcet in length, 8 to 10 in. wide, 1$ inch thick. Ehn Plank and Boards, (board measure.)?' 20000 sup. feet, 28 feet in length, 8 to 10 in. wide, U inch thick. 20000 sup. feet, 25 feet in length, 8 to 10 in. wide, 1; inch thick. 1000 sup. feet, 50 feet in length, S to 10 in. wide, 1$ inch thick. 1000 sup. feet, 18 feet in length, S to 10 in. wide, H inch thick. . 2000 sup. feet, 20 feekfti-length, 7 to 9 in. wide, 1 inch thick. , 2000 sup. feet, 12 to IS feet in length, 24 in. wide, 3 inches thick. ~ 2000 sup. feet, 12 to IS feet in length, 24 2$ inches thick. * 2000 sup. feet, 12 to IS feet in length, 24iti.~wide, 2 inches thick. NAVY-YARD PENSACOLA. CLASS No. 1. Y ellotv Pine, (board measure.) 2000 feet of 1 inch, and 3000 feet of 1$ inch, tobe from 16 to 20 feet long, and from 12 to 14 inches wide. 4000 feet of 2 inch, and 4000 feet pf 2$ inch, to be •from 20 to 30 feet long, and from 12 to 14 inches wide, rough edged. 5000 feet of three inch, from 40 to 60 feet long, 12 to 14 inches wide. 12000 feet 3$ inch, and 12000 feet of 4 inch, from 40 to 60 ft. long, 9 inches wide, with square edge. ? 10000 feet of 5 inch, and 10000 feet of 6 inch, to be from 40 to 60 feet long, 12 to 14 in. wide, shape oftree. AH this to be of the best hne-grained long leaf yellow pine, free from shakes, bad knots, and all defects ; clear of sap. CLASS No. 2. White Oak Plank, (board measure.) 2000 feet 1$ inch, and 4000 feet 2 inch, to be from 20 to 30 feet long, rough edged. 5000 feet 2$ inch, 7000 feet three inch, 10000 feet 3$ inch, 10000 feet 4 inch, 8000 feet 4$ inch, 15000 feet 5 inch, and 15000 fee*6 inch— to be from 40 to 60 feet long, to average 45 feet, and to be from 12 to 14 inches wide at top end. All this to be of the best white oak, free from shakes, bad knots, and all defects; and no short crooks. CLASS-No. 3. Live Oak, (per cubic foot.) 7000 feet live oak promiscuous timber, at least 2500 feet to be from 15 to 20 feetlong, to side 10 to 15 inches, and rise from a straight line from 10 to 45 degrees, averaging 20 degree’s ; none to be less than ten feet long, or to rise ices than 9 inches. To bo.-all sided, but not hewn moulding way, and measured clear ot wane ; to be of the beat quality and free from all defects. CLASS fro. 4, Mast Timber, (per cubic foot.) 5 pieces 54 feet long 17 by 17 inches. 4 do 66- do do 1 do 51 do do 1 do 45 do do 1 do 42 do do 1 do 33 do do 1 do 30 do do 1 do 61 do 15$ 15-J 1 do 55 do do 2 do 54 do do 1 do 52 do do 1 do 49 do do 1 do 37 do * do 1 do 31 do do 3 do 54 do 12$ do 12$ 1 do 51 do do 1 do 45 do do 1 do 48 do do 1 do 33 do do 1 do 30 do do 26 pieces. This timber to be nicely hewn, and to hold their sizes nett. They must be straight, and of parallel widths from end to end; may have 4 inches sap on the two opposite angles, all the rest heart; must be of first quality of long-leafed yellow pine, in every way suitable for mast timber, and subject to the inspection of the navy-yard 5 11 inch will be allowed. CLASS No. 5. Bed Cedar , (per cubic foot.) 50 sticks best quality red cedar timber, from 15 to 18 feet long, to be from 9to 11 inches in diameter at the small end. Also i ton lignumvifcE, from 6 to 12 inches in di ameter,‘(per lb.) CLASS .No. G. Live-oak Knees, (per cubic foot.) 50 6 inch knees, arm 4 to 5 body 5 to 7 feet. 50 6 inch do 4 to 5 do 75 7 inch do 4fc to 5 do 100 8 inch do. 5 to 5j do 50 9 inch do 5 to 5j do 20 10 inch do 5 to 5$ do 10 12 inch do 5 to 5J- do One fourth of these knees may vary from two to ten degrees from a right angle, but as many must be acute as obstuse angled. jr* CLASS No. 7. Black Spruce Spars , (per stick.) 10 sticks, from 55 to 60 feet long, 15 inches in cen tre or slings. 20 sticks, from 37 to 40 feet long, 10 inches in cen tre or slings. 40 sticks, from 30 to 35 feet long, 7.J- inches in cen tre or slings. 25 sticks, from 25 to 30 feet long, 6i inches in cen tre or slings July 25 lOWA LAND SALES. By the President of the l'lilted States. In pursuance of the law, I, JAMES K. POLK, President of the United States of America, do hereby declare and make known, that public sales will be held at the undermentioned Land Offices in the State of lOWA, at the periods hereinafter des ignated, to wit: At liie land office at lowa City, commencing on Mond&y, the 26th day of September next, for the disposal of the public lands within the undermen tioned townships, and parts of townships, viz: North of the base line, and west of the fifth princi- pal meridian. Township eighty, of range fourteen. Townships seventy-six, seventy-seven, seventy eight , and eighty, of range fifteen. Townships seventy-six and eighty, of range six teen. Township eighty, of range seventeen. Township eighty, of range eighteen. Sections two, four, six, eight, ten, twelve, four teen, eighteen, twenty, twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-six, and twenty-eight j the south half of the south-west quarter, and the south half of the south east quarter of twentyrnine; Sections thirty, thirty one, thirty-two, thirty-three, and thirty-four, the south half of the south-west quarter, and the south half of the south-east quarter of thirty-five, and Section thirty-six, in township seventy six j the north half of the north-east quarter of Section one, and all the even numbered sections, (except Section sixteen,) in township seventy-seven; townships seventy-eight (except the west half and south-east quarter of the south-west quarter of Section nine teen, the southhalf of Section twenty-nine, and the south half of the north-west quarter and south hall of the north-east quarter of the same section, Sec tions thirty : one and.thirty-three, and the south-west quarter, and south half of the south-east quarter of Section thirty-five,) seventy-nine, eighty and eighty one, of range twenty. Sections two, four, six, seven, eight, ten, twelve, and fourteen; west half of the south-west quar ter of fifteen, Sections seventeen, eighteen, nine teen, twenty, twenty-one, and twenty-two, the west half and south-east quarter of the south-west quar ter, and the south-west quarter of the south-east quarter of twenty-three, Sections twenty-four and twenty-five, (except the north half of the north east quarter, and north-east quarter of the north west quarter ofthelatter,) and Sections twenty-six to thirty-six inclusive,in township.seventy-six; all the even numbered Sections, (except Section sixteen,) in township seventy-seven; Sections' one to six inclusive, the north half,*the north half of the south east quarter and thenorth-east quarter of the south west quarter of seven, Sections eight to iourteen inclusive, the north half of the north-west quarter and the north half of The north-east quarter of fif teen, and Sections eighteen, twenty, twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-six, twenty-eight, thirty,thirty two, thirty-four and thirty-six, in township seventy eight; and townships seventy-nine, eighty i and eighty one, of range twenty-one. . At the same place, commencing on Monday, the sixteenth day of October n6xt, for the disposal ot the public lands within the undermentioned town 4 ships and parts of townships, viz North of the base line, and west of the fifth princi pal meridian. j Township seventy-six, (except the north half, the north half of the south-east quarter, and the north half of the south-west quarter qF Section one, the north halF of thre* and the -north halCof five,) all the even numbered Sections, {except Section six teen,) in townshipseventy-seven; all the evennum bered Sections in township seventy-eight; and Sec tions one, two, lots .one, two, three, four, six, and cast half of seven, in Section three, and the north west quarter and horth-caat quarter.of the south east quarter of Section eleven, in the same town ship ; and townships seventy-nine, (except Section thirty-one,) eighty and eighty-one, of range twenty two. Township seventy-six; Sections two, four, six, eight, ten,, twelve, and fourteen, the kouth half, the south half of the north-west quarter, and the south-west quarter of the north-east quarter of Sec tion seventeen, Sections eighteen, nineteen, and twenty, the south-wes* quarter, the west half and south-east quarter of the north-west quarter, and . the south-west quarter of the south' half,' and the south Half of the north-west quarter of twenty-seven*. Sections twenty-eight to thirty-four inclusive, tion thirty-five (except the north-east quarter of the north-cast quarter,) and Section thirty-six, ,in town ship* seventy-seven ; all the even numbered Sec tions (except Section sixteen,) in township seventy eight; Sections one to fifteen inclusive, the north half of the south-west quarter, and the north half of the south-east quarter • of seventeen; Sections eighteen and twenty, the north half of the north west quarter, and the north half of the north-east ’quarter ot twenty-one, Section twenty-two, the north half, the north half of the south-west quarter • and thc-north halfol the south-east quarter ot twen ty-three, Section twenty-four, the east half and north-west quarter of the north-east quarter of twen ty-five, and Sections twenty-six, twenty-eight, thirs ty, thirty-two, thirty-four, and thirty-six, in town- ship seventy-nine; and townships eighty and eighty. - i one of range twenty-three. ' . ' Township seventy-six; township seventy-seven (except Sections one, three, the north half of the north-east quarter, and the north-east quarter of the 4 north-west quarter of five, the north half and the south-east quarter, and north half of the south-west quarter of eleven, and the north half of .the north east quarter, und the north half of t)ie north-west quarter of thirteen,) Section two, the north-east quarter of the north-west quarter, and lot’s one, two, three, and four of Section three, Sections four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, (except lot? numbered nine, and the south-east quarter of the south-east quarter,) ten, twelve, fourteen, seven teen, eighteen, nineteen, and twenty, the north west quarter of the north-west quarter of uventv one, Sections twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-air, and twenty-eight, the north-west quarter, the west hair and north-east quarter of the south-west quar ter, and the north-west quarter of the north-easi quarter of twenty-nine, and .Sections thirty, thirtv onc, thirty-two, thirty-four, and thirty-six, in town ship seventy-eight; and townships seventy-nine, (except the east half, and the east half of the south west quarter of Section twenty-five ;) eighty and eighty-one, of range twentv-four. . Townships seventy-six, seventy-seven, seventy eight, seventy-nine, eighty and eighty-one, of range twenty-five. Townships seventy-nine, eighty, eighty-one, ; eighty-two andj eighty-three, of range twenty-six. North of the base line, and east of the fifth princi pal meridian. The following tracts situated on the Islands in the Mississippi river, lot 9 five and six of Section seventeen, lots five and six of Section twenty, frac tional Section twenty-one, lottwo, of Section thirty one, and lot four or Section thirty-two in township of range seven. ■' At the land office at Fairfield, commencing on Monday, the second day of October next, for the disposal of the public lands situated within the un dermentioned townships and parts of townships, viz: North of the bane !ine, and west of the fifth priori- pal meridian. Sections one and two, the north-east quarter, and the north-east quarter of the north-west quarter of three, Sections four, six, eight, ten and twelve, the north-east quarter of the north-east quarter of thir teen, and Sections fourteen, eighteen, twenty, twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-six, twenty-eight, thirty, thirty-two, thirty-tour and thirty-six', in town ship seventy-two, of range thirteen. ; All the even* numbered sections (except sectioif sixteen,) in township seventy-two, all the even num bered sections (except Section sixteen,) in township -seventy-three, and Sections one, three, eleven and in the same township, of range lourteen. Sections two, four and six, the south-westquarter and the south half of the south-east quarter of seven, Sections eight, ten, twelve and fourteen, the south half and north-west quarter, and the west half and south-east quarter of the north-east quarter of sev enteen, and Sections eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, (excqpt the north-east quarter of the north-east quarter ,)lwenty-two, twenty-four,twenty six, twenty-seven, (except the north half of the north-east quarter,) twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one, thirty-two, thirty-three, thirty four, thirty-five (except the east half and north-west quarter of the north-east quarter,) and thirty-six, in township seventy-two ; and all the even numbered sections (except section sixteen,) in township seven ty-three, of range fifteen. Townships seventy, seventy-one, seventy-two, seventy-three, seventy-four and seventy-five, (ex cept the north half of the north-east quarter of- Section*one in the latter,) of range twenty. Townships seventy, seventy-one, seventy-two, seventy-three, seventy-four and seventy-five, of range twenty-one. At the same place, commencing on Monday, the thirtieth day of October next, for the disposal ot the public lands within the undermentioned town ships,, vizt Townships seventy, sevonty-one, seventy-two, seventy-three, seventy-four and seventy-five, ol range twenty-two. Townships seventy, seventy-one, seventy-four and seventy-five, of range twenty-three. Townships seventy, seventy-one, seventy-four and seventy-five, of range twenty-four. Townships seventy, seventy-one; seventy-four and seventy-five, of range twenty-four. Townships, seventy, seventy-one, seventy-four and seventy-five, of range twenty-five. At the land office, at Du Buque, commencing on Monday, the twenty-fifth day of September next, for the disposal of the public lands within” the fol lowing named townships and parts of townships, to wit: North of the base line,-and west of the fifth princi. pal meridian. Township ninety, of range six. North of the base Jjne, and east of the fifth princi pal meridian The following tracts situated on Islands in the Mississippi river, fractional Section five, lots five, six, seven, eight and nine, of Section six, lots five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten and eleven, of Section seven, fractional Sections eight and seventeen, Jots five, six, seven, eight, nine and ten, of Section eighteen, fractional Sections nineteen and twenty, lots one and two of Section twenty-nine and frac tional Section thirty-two in township eighty-four, and lots one and two of section thirty-one, and fractional section thirty-two in township eighty-five of range seven. Lands appropriated bylaw for the use of schools, military or other purposes, will be excluded from the sales. - The offering of the above mentioned lands will be commenced on the days appointed, and proceed in the order in which they are advertised, with all convenient dispatch, until the,whole shall have been offered, and the sales thui» closed. But no sale shall be kept open longer, than two weeks, and no private entry of any of the lands will be admit ted until after the expiration of the two weeks. Given under mv hand at the City of Washington, this nineteenth day of June, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight. By the President: JAMES K. POLK. Richard M. Young, Commissioner of the General Land Office. NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTION CLAIMANTS. Every person entitled to the right of pre-emption to any of the lands within the townships and parts of townships above enumerated, is required to es tablish the same to the satisfaction of the Register and Receiver of the proper Jaud office; and make payment therefore a$ goon <u practicable after seeing this notice, and before the day. appointed for the commencement of the public sale of the lands em bracing the tract claimed, otherwise, such claim will be forfeited. RICHARD M. YOUNG, Commissioner of the General Land Office. July 11 24~13t Sprecher & Rohrer’g Cheap Hard- Ware Store. HARDWARE, Glass, Paints,Oils, and Varnishes at that long established stand, East King st., Lancaster, formerly occupied by Howett&Krieder, a few doors east of the Court House, next door to the Drug Store of James Smith, and opposite'Geo. Messenkop’s Hotel, whieb they have recently taken and where they will carry on the business. They moat jespectfirlly beg leave to idyite the attention of their friends and acquainiances to their stock of Hardware, which they have juati opened and will sell at the most reasonable prices, includ ing every variety of Iron and Steel, Latches; Locks, Bolts, Hinges, Screws, and all kinds of building materials, every description of Files, Blacksmith’s Bellows, Saddlery, best warranted Edge Tools, Planes, and Veneers. Also a complete assortment of CEDAR WARE, such as tubs, buckets, butter churns, together with every article in their line. They will keep constantly on hand every variety of Coal and Wood Stoves) also a highly aDDroved COOKING STOVE. . 8 . J m The attention of young beginners is particularly called to their full and complete ■ assortment of household utensils. ’ Determined to spare, no. pains to accommodate purchasers, and by steady adherence to business, they expect to merit a continuance of the liberal patronage thus far bestowed upon them. GEORGE D.SPRECHER, „ REUBEN S. ROHRER. Old Metal and Flaxseed taken in exchange for good.. , ■ . jan 13-50 SHAWLS.— A large assortment:, of.lohgimnd eqaarge French Shawls for sale at reduced P ri ce*. C. HAGER & SON.
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