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New-York daily tribune., 1843-08-23

u Our new Corporation Strcet-Sweepers are
in luck However poor fist they may make OF
their business, these pouring rains carry off nine,
tenths OF all the garbage and leave them very lit-
tie TO do
New-York daily tribune., 1843-08-23

u The rains have greatly injured the Cotton
Crop in South Carolina. 1t is backward, too,
New-York daily tribune., 1843-08-23

u" Gen. ZoLLlcoFrER, the able and excellent
Wing Editor OF the Nashville Banner, has retired
on account of III health, and Donald McLEe1,,
formerly OF Baltimore, and capital Washington
letter. Writer has succeeded HIM.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-08-23

WASHINGTON IRvING.-The Paris correspond
ent of the Intelligence says that direct intelll
gence had been received from Mr.. Irving. He
had so far recovered from the malady with which
ne was confined for several weeks as to be able
to pass days abroad on his feet and in his car
mage, observing the popular excitement aad the
preparations for defence. He felt not the least
apprehension for himself: indeed even the British
ladies looked TO his hotel for refuge in case of an
assault from the troops at the gates
New-York daily tribune., 1843-08-23

u" 1t rained in Albany all Monday night, as
here.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-08-23

FRolssARr's CHRoS1cLEs.-Our readers well
know our opinion of this great historical work OF
the Middle Ages, which is now being repubshed
by Winchester, 30 Ann-street. No library can
be compiete without it. The sixth part is this
morning issued, with ten engravings. 1t may
be had at this Office, with all the back numbers.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-08-23

u The New World Monthly Serial Supple
ment, containing the August Part of Chuzzlewit,
and the progressing stories of James, Lever AIMS
worth and Lover, is issued. Price l21 cents
There are two stories by Lover: one Of them
Tom Burke of Ours is month in advance,
and issued here before it's in Europe.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-08-23

u There was heavy rain at New Haven on
New-York daily tribune., 1843-08-23

u The recent Loco Foco Convention in So
merset County, Maine, denounced the late Bank
fupt Law as most atrocious measure OF Wing
rascality. 1t happened that one OF the Com
mi,tee which reported this resolution and several
of the Delegates who adopted it had themselves
taken the benefit Of this rery la,c
New-York daily tribune., 1843-08-23

SABBATH TRAcrs.-The advocates of the OBJ.
servance of the seventh day of the week (Satur.
day as the Sabbath, are issuing series of Tracts;
Office 1876 Fulton-st. We DO not see as they do.
and We think the attempt to change the practice
Of Christendom on this head would create much
confusion and inconvenience; but they conduct
their argument IN Christian spirit, and tortify il
with torclbe citations from Scripture and History.
We learn that they have sent Rev. Geo. B. Utter
on mission to Europe to procure documents in
support OF their doctrine and information with re-
gard to It's progress In the Old World
SPECIE OF THE WoRLD-The entire specie of
the world Is estimated By Jacobs at Sl,9J0,OOO,
600. In Europe there Is supposed to be $1,000,
u00, 1000; and Mr.. Merrill, OF Cnion. Penn. saws.
that, according to the best authorities, the paper
circulation OF Europe is fourteen Tunes the specie
currency.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-08-23

u An Englishman, agent Of a manufacturing
house, now here, informs US that, notwlthstand
ing the Tariff, he can buy English manufactures
here in the retail way much cheaper than IN the
old country, so great are the rents, taxes, msur-
ince and other charges there on the retail dry
goods man. What does the Journal of Com
nerces master cother say to this
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT--sEssIoV OF 1854.
TINE Lectures will commence on Monday, NO
Il vember the 9th, and be continued, under the FOL
lowing arrangement To the middle Of March ensu-
ing.
Practice and Theory Of Medicine, by Nathaniel
Chapman, Nj. ID.
Chemistry, by Robert Hare, M ID.
Surgery, by William Gibson, M. d.
Anatomy, by William f. Horner, NJ d.
Institutes of Medicine, by Samuel Jackson, NJ "
Materia Medica and Pharmacy, 10y George b.
Wood, nj. ID.
Obstetrics and the Diseases of Women and Chill
dren by Hugh l.. Hodge, M. ID.
A course of Clinical Lectures and Demonstrations,
in connexion with the above, given at the Philadel
phia Hospital.
Clinical Medicine by w. W. Gerhard, NJ ID.
Clinical Surgery, by Drs. Gibson and horner.
Clinical Instruction in Medicine is also gwen from
the LIST day of November to the 3lst day OF March,
by DIR. Wood, in the Pennsylvania Hospital.
The rooms for Practical Anatomy will be opened
October lst and continued SO to the end Of March.
They under the charge of Paul Beck Goddard,
NJ d., Demonstration, with supervision on the part
of DIR. Horner
w. f. HORNER, M. d.,
Dean Of the Medical Faculty.
1863 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia,
September 2, l843.
Sept. 4-2awdlc till Nov. Is.
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VALUABLE GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS
Y for sale by F. TAYLOR.
American State Papers, vols. folio, relating TO
the public lands.
Laws of Congress respecting the sale and DISPOSE
ton of the public lands, with the instructions from
the Secretary Of the Treasury and commissioner of
the General Land Office, judicial opinions Sc vols.
Svo.
Reports of the Secretaries Of the Treasury on f.
nance, public credit, national bank, manufactures,
SC, commencing with the Reports Of Alexander
Hamilton, 2 vols. Syo.
Official Opinions Of the Attorney General from
the commencement of the Government down TO
March, l6il, compete in volume, octave.
Treaties between the United Ststes and the Indian
tribes, complete from 1878 to 1897, VOL published
by the Indian Office, vol. octave also contained
in a small separate volume the Indian laws and trea-
ties made before the Revolution by the Colonies and
the Crown price 81 25.
Legislative and Documentary History Of the Bank
Of the United States including the original Bank of
North America, l volume, octave.
Laws of the United States, 9 volumes, complete
up to 1889 the congressional edition. with the pam
phlet Laws Of Congress from 1889 TO the present
time.
he late Census of the United States in volumes
And almost any other document, whether Execu-
tive or Congressional, that has been published at the
seat of Government, can be procured.
Applications by mail, if post paid, will be prompt
ly attended to. aug 81
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LAND IN CHARLES CITY COUNTY, VA,
CON JAMES RlVER) FOR SALE


THiS es ate, called and known by the name of
4 STURGEON POINT, recently the residence
oil w m. III. Minge, deceased, contains one thou sand
acres, well adapted to the growth of w heat Corn and
Oals, IN one of The best neghborhoods in Virginia
beng directly opposite The TWO Brandons and in that
region OF country mraculousy mlroved lay calcar-
Gus manures adjoining the fine estate lately urchased
10y the President of the u. States the improvement
OF which by marl lime ard clover, must be seen TO
he believed One hundred acres of this land ha been
lined with singular and wonderful effect-tour hun
dred cleared, half very recently and in fine heart
and one of the most beautiful and commanding sltua
tons the river The certainly improved condition
IN the health of the lower James, together with the
certainty of the crop of Wheat, particularly on lined
lands renders this an opportunity OF Investment whlch
seldom occurs, in almost every instance, these
lands purchased by those Tho yclepi the Ju-
dcious of the country, who thus exercise their
jud gmen In purchasing, and their cunning IN decry-
ing the lower country, and keeping up the humbug
of unhcal Illness for the purpose OF sitting all oppo-
slilDn.
There is on this land upwards of 1000 cords of
oak word sufficiently convenient to the landing, at
which there is and substantial wharf belong ing
to the estate where vessel OF any burden can lie
is within 90 miles of Fortress Monroe, Old Point,
aTording steady and increasing demand for such
wood
The buildings consist of small but comfortable
dwelling-house, with five rooms, kitchen, smoke
house, store-house, dairy, and cehouse, with large
barn and stable, the two latter somewhat out of re-
pair; lne spring Of water, and the facility Of living
uneqnalled. The river and creeks abound with fish
and wild fowl and the forests and fields with game
Of all sorts, including innumerable deer and turkeys.
r AS have been offered ten thousand dollars
cash this land will state my terms to he ($l2,-
O0O) "a 600 cash. $4,000 in two years and 80 900 in
three years, the two last payments to carry interest
LON the date and to be satisact ,ry secured My
son residing near, and who has the management OF
this estate Will show it to any person DESTROYS to see
it, and any communication made to in p, tiers
burg will be ATTENDED to-
JNO. MINGE.
Sent, 2-W1W or If
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NOTICE.

TINE United States steamboats, Colonel Harvey
and General Taylor, no longer required for mill
tary operations in Florida, offered for sale. Bids,
therefore, will be received by captain J. M. Hill,
Asst @. NJ, st. Augustine, f. F." to be endorsed
Bids for steamboat Colonel Harvey or General
TAYLOR" as the may be, until the 9th of Sep
tember (next month"; at which time they will be
opened and submitted TO the Commanding General
of the 9th military department, for his decision as
TO whether either of the boats shall be Sold Bidders
would therefore do well to be liberal in their offers
especially as both boats are in excellent order and
condition coppered, and in every respect fitted for
immediate service.
They are as good sea boats any others in the
southern waters If not better They WILL in q short
time be at Savannah to be laid up where they may
he seen and examined. The terms of sale are cash,
in specie or its equivalent.
THO. F. HUNT,
1t. Col. and Act'g q. NJ. Gen1.
DEPUTY @. NJ. GENERALS OFFICE,
st. Augustine, Aug. II, IS43.
NoTE-The Colonel Harvey was built for the
public service in Baltimore, in the winter Of l940 by
r. b. Culey--the engine by Messrs Reeder & Sons,
of that place. her boiler is new having been put in
last winter. The Gen. Taylor built in Charles
ton in lS40, has a low-prcssure engine, and new
boiler which was put in last month.
Il. F. HUNT,
sept l-dt25th Sep ID. q. NJ. G..
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CtHEAP REPRINT OF THE BEST ENGLISH
~ MAG AZlNES, published in New York in hook
form, fine paper and in large type, at one-third
the English prices.
The Quarterly Review" The Edingburg Re
view" "1he Westminster Review" and the Fo-
reign Quarterly Review.
Terms-For the four, SO per annum
For either three of them, 81 per annum
4" For either two of them, IS p " anhum.
" For either of them singy, 81 per annum.
For Backwood's Magazine (monthly) 81 per an
mum,
For the Dublin University Magazine, 81 per annum
For the Christian Observer, So per annum.
These may be examined at the bookstore of +
TAYLOR, whore subscriptions will be received.
june II
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HUNT'S MERCHANTS MAGAZINE AND
il MERCIAL REVIEW. established July,

II COMMERCIAL REVIEW established July
1889, by FREEMAN HUNT, Editor and Proprietor.
With the number for July, 1913, commenced the
fifth year of the existence of this standard periodical
1t is The only work of the kind in this any other
country and although many devoted to the inte-
rests and of the commercial and business COM
muny, il has become indispensable work of re-
ference to the Statesman and Political Economist
throughout the commercial world It's contents en-
brace every subject connected with Commerce and
Navigation, Agriculture and Manufactures, Currency
and Banking Fire and Marine Insurance, Mercan-
tile Ri graphy, Mercantile and Maritime Law, the
Laws and Regulations of Trade, (including inpor-
tant d, cisions tho different Courts Of the United
States, Great Britain, &c.
The Commercial Regulations, Port Charges, Ia
ris, Com ercal Treaties, etc. OF all Nations with
which have commercial intercourse with all altera-
tons in the same, collected and published from
time to time in this Magazine which is also the re-
postory FIR full and authentic Statistical Tables the
Commerce, Trade, Navigation, Resources Popula-
ton Banking or Currency of The United States and
the principal 'untrie. of The civilized world.
Ii has and will continue to be the aim ofthe Editor
and Proprietor Of the Merchants Magazine to avoid
every hing Of a party, political, sectional bias or
bearing ia the conduct of the work-openng its pages
the free and fair discussion of antagonsc doctrines
onnecled with The great interests OF Commerce, Ag-
riculture, Manufactures, and the Currency.
The Merch nls Magazine is published on the first
fevery month at five dollars per annum, payable in
advance Apply TO f. TAYLOR, Bookseller, Wash
inglon who will have the work forwarded by mail TO
any part of the United States.
-. A few complete sets Of the work embracing
eight semi-annua volumes can be procured by ap
plying as above. july 1T
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OXFORD BIBLES.-Just imported direct from
~ London, by Y. TAYLOR, and this day received,
large collection of English Bibles of every size,
from the smallest Pocket Bible to the large octave
volume printed in large type and more beautiful pa
per than can be found any other editions whatever
and bound in every variety of plain and cheap well
as in rich aud ornamental bindings. For sale at pri-
ccs as low be found (havng regard to tho qua
hy) any where in the United States.
Also large Quarto Family Bibles, best American
editions for sale at prices much lower than they have
heretofore been sold for in Washington, aug ~
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ON AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY AND
~ GEOLOGY, by Professor J. L. w. Johnson, in
three volumes, complete, cheap edition-addressed
to practical agrculturists who possess no previous
knowledge of Chemistry or Geology.
VOL |. On the Organic Elements of Plants
Vol 2. On the Inorganic Elements of Plants.
Vol. 3 On the Improvement Of different soils by
mechanical means and measures
Just received, for sale by F. Taylor, who has
for sale ali of the best works every branch of
Agriculture and Husbandry. Many of them entirely
new sept
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,rHE THEORY, PRACTIC AND ARCHI-

i lecture OF BRIDGES of Stone, Iron,
Timber and Wire, in three large volumes, London,
ls43 with 80 engravings. The Theory OF Bridges
Ivy James Ham, Kings College, London; Prnci-
pies Of con struction, translated from Cauhey Theo
~ of the Arch &c, by Professor Mosely; Papers
on Foundations, by T. Hughes, civil engineer; Es-
saws and Treatises, Ivy VIM. Hoskng, single copy
imported per Great Western, by F. Taylor, is this
day received also Buck Obique Bridges, vol
auar,o Bland on the Construction Of Arches Piers,
Buttresses, &c vol. octave; Hart on the Con-
struction of Obique Arches, vol quarto Sir How
ard Douglas on Military Bridges, vol. octave; Ma
yier Lecons sur les Points ct Chaussees vols Paris
Popc on Bridge Architecture The Princ pie, Con.
strucion. and Practical Execution Of Biidgcs 10y
Ithel Town; The Mcchan'cal Principles of Eng-
neerng and Architecture, by Professor Mosely, one
vol London, 1913; Walon'S Problems, llu traiive
of the Principles of Theoretical Mechanics | vol
London, 1913; Transactions Of Inst ute Of Civil
Engineers, vol 81, quaito, London, 1913; Pfofe.-
sonsl papers Of the Royal Engineers, vol 8, quarto
London, 1913; Nicholson on Masonry; Shaw's OPP
era,iye Masonry Barlow the Strength of Mate
rials; Turnbuli on the Strength and Stress of Cast
lion Beams and Columns Vicat on Clements Ro-
binson's Mechanical Philosophy, vols. Ediuburg
and n variety Of valuable works on Architecture,
Engineering and Construction, IN which the SWINE
subjects treated OF.
-. Books, Stationery, Periodicals and any thing
else imported to order from England and Franc.
iuly2O +. TAYLOR.
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CHEAP hooks


II TAYLOR has on hanl large and valuable
i collection of Books in every branch of Litera-
ture, Science, and Art Law Medicine and Surgery;
Theology; History; Botany and Agriculture; Clas-
steal Literature and TRANSACTIONS; Poetry and the
Drama Geology and Mneralogy Chemistry Math-
ematcs and all other of the Practical Sciences
whic. he offers for sale at extreme low prices-many
Of them at cost, of them at less than cost, and
in every at the lowest price at which the same
can be purchased in any Of the Northern cities
Purchasers ordering from distance may rely on
finding this to be the The advertiser purchases
little from the Mott booksellers hut chiefly at the
trade sales, (wholesale auctions where they lay in
Their supplies, and at the prices with them He
Is able, therefore, TO sell at small advance as
any bookseller any where in the nteJ States, and
willing TO do This is known to all those who have
taken the trouble 10 ascertain the fact.
Foreign editions he imports direct from London and
Paris, buy ing them for cash in advance in those cities
and hey not sold for lower prices any whore in
the United States than in his establishment.
good collection of French books will be found
with the advertiser, to which additions constantly
made also few of the best authors in the Spanish,
Italian, and German languages, with the best books
of instruction in EACH while the subjects Of His
tory, Naval and Military Science and Service, Geol
ogy and Mineralcgy, Currency, Finance and Legisla-
ton, and on Engineering, Architecture and Mechan-
les, in all their various branches good collections
probably not for sale in the United States those
which may be found at his store
Orders from distance it may be relied upon,
will be promptly attended to-, and upon the same
terms as if the purchaser were upon the spot
Books, Stationery and Periodicals. any thing else,
imported to oder from London and Paris
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NJ ANTUAMAklNG-

MRS f. b. ROBINSON, respectfully informs
INI the ladies' OF Washington and ITS vicinity that
she has removed from her late residence on street
to 9th, above F, nearly opposite Mr.. Asbury Tuck
cr's, where she will be glad to her old customers
and those who may favor her with a call Her re-
sidence is pleasant and free from the dust and noise
where she is prepared TO execute work in her line in
he neatest and most fashionable manner,
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POST OFFICE BUSINESS.

THE undersigned continues to transact business
i for mail contractors, pensioners, draughted yo-
unteers and claimants generally, at the seat of Go
yernment.
He has blank bids ready for persons DESTROYS Of
bidding for mail contracts. The old service and pay
upon any route given at the shortest notice and adj
vice as to bidding communicated if desired. No APP
pcation attended TO, unless accompanied by fee of
five dollars and no letter taken from the Office I'M
less the postage is paid No person having business
at the seat of Government need attend in person. if
full descrip ion of tie business is communicated,
and full power of attorney sent on by mail
Ten per cent charged upon all old claims allowed
by the proper authorities, after the allowance is made
Nothing charged unless the claim is allowed.
Refer to the members OF the Twenty-Soventh Con-
gross generally.
JESSE f.. DOW,
Washington, 9Th street, near General Post Office.
March 2l-lyif
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FOR RENT

A PLEASANT furnished chamber. where there
II are no children and entirely free from dust and
noise The location is in 9th, Just above street,
and to person who is fond of study and retirement
II will be both pleasant and agreeable Epqure of
X at this office, iuy 81
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For Tickets and Shares or Certificates OF Packages
in the above Splendid Lotteries-address
J. G.. GREGORY & CO, Managers,
Washington City, ID. O.
Drawings sent Immediately they are over to all
who order as above.
august l9-d&cif
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BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL Mrs. C.
- BnEscHARD Burr respectfully informs her friends
and the public that her Boarding and Day School for
Young Ladies will reopen on Monday, the lth Sep
TENDER, at the corner of and 9th streets.
In this Institution all the branches of thorough
English and French education viii be taught by com
petent and experienced teachers. The house will be
considerably enlarged, rendering it of the most
pleasant aud spacious in the city. It's location is
central and unsurpassed for health and retirement
TERMS:
Board and Tuition in English and French, per
annum, $40
Day Scholars
English and French, First Glass, per quarter,
payable in advance Is
English and French, Second Class, per quarter,
Do 10
English ar and French Third Glass, per quarter,
English, First Glass, per quarter, Do 10
English, Second Glass, per quarter Do 8
English, Third Glass, per quarter, Do
charges
For further particulars apply to the Principal.
Sept 6-d&cN
CLOSED FOR lMPROVEMENT-Th New
~ YORK Cheap Lace Store, between 10th and It'll
streets, Pennsy vania avenue will be closed for one
week, TO degenerate and make larger the inside of
the store, so that the Ladies will not be obliged to go
past ior the want of room as they have done. When
we open again, which will be the last of next week,
we snail have the cheapest lot of LACE GOODS, Of
all descriptions, that were brought to this city,
although goods are higher than they have been, and
the prospect that they will still be higher there
are but few Lace Goods in the country. / have Just
returned from the East with splendid assortment Of
Goods which were bought (the most ofthem) at New
York auctions, consequently we sell them cheap
er than ever. Ladies will do well to wait till next
week. JAMES Il. KING.
sept eO3s