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vu,o CLAIMANTs-FRANCIs A. DICKINs

rTNO CLAInAANTS-FRANC A. DICKENS
Il continues TO undertake the agency of claims be-
fore Congress, and other branches of the govern
ment, including commissioners under treaties, and
the various public Offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring of pat
ents for public lands, and the confirmation by Con-
gress Of grants and claims to land; claims for prop
ery lost in or taken for, the service Of the United
Statcs property destroyed by the Indians, or while
in the possession of the United Sates invalid,
lutionary, navy, widows and halEpey pensions;
claims for revolutionary services whether for COM
mutation, halfpay, or bounty lands-as well those
against the State of Virginia the United States;
all claims growing out Of contracts with the govern
mcnt; or damages sustained in consequence OF the
action or conduct of the government; and, indeed,
any business before Congress or the public Offices,
which may require the aid Of an agent or attorney.
His charges will be moderate, and depending upon
the amount of the claim and the extent Of the ser
vice.
In the prosecution Of claims against Mexico, un
der the late convention, Mr.. Dickins and the Hon
G. p. Van Ness, hate Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plcnipotcntiary of the United Suites in
Spain, associated; and any claim sent to either
Of thcm will receive their united and prompt atten-
ton. %sst
Mr.. r. A. Dickins il known to most Of those
Who have been in Congress within the last few
pears or who have occupied any public station al
Washington.
His sffce is on r street, Sd door east Of the
Treasury Department
All letters must be postpaid.
May 18-1y
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TIME annual course of lectures in this institution
u will commence, az usunl, on the first Monday
in November, and continue until the first OF March.
FACULTY.
Harvey Lindsly, M. d., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Thomas Miller, M. D., Professor of Anatomy.
John M. Thomas, M. D., Professor Of Medical
Jurisprudence and Physiology.
William p. Johnston, M. D., Professor of OBJ
stetrics and the diseases of women and children.
Charles G. Page, M. D., Professor OF ChemIs-
Joshua Riley, M. D., Professor of Matsria Med
lea and Therapeutics.
John Frederick May, M. D., Professor of Sur
gerry:
my.
The conveniences afforded by the new and extern
sive edifce in which the lectures now delivered
are such as will facilitate very much the imparting
of medical instruction. The lecture rooms are adj
mirably arranged, well lighted, and warmed. The
museum is increasing daily in importance and inter-
est. The rooms of practical anatomy afford advan-
tages rarely equalled; they will be opened the first
week of October. The infirmary is under the inn
mediate direction of the faculty Of medicine, and
this, with the public dispensary, will continue to
present numerous and valuable cases for clinical in
sruction. Clinical lectures will be delivered at least
twice week, and operations performed before the
class.
The entire expense of course of lectures, by all
the professors, il $780, Demonstrators ticket $40.
Good board can be procured, at from $3.50 to - 90
per week. ela
WILLIAM p. JOHNSTON, M. D.,
Corner of 7th and F streets,) Dean.
N. B-Professor LlHDsLEY's health having been
completely restored, he has been rcinstated in the
chair Of Pathology and Practice.
Washington, d. c., June l2--2awtNov3
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TN w. q r.. C. SMITH, Wolf stree A..
Il dria, ID. c., Machinists, Iron. Bras. AsA

TN w. q r. C. SMITH, Wolf stre, -
Il {. dria, ID. c., Machinists, Iron, Bra, A|
Founders, manufacture %E
High and low pressure steam engines and,
Machinery, iron castings, brass castings '0aN|
Wrought iron work Of every descrip,ioo
Bells for churches, town, FIRE, and otber r
from 10 pounds to 5000 pounds weight Ps sas
tone. ~ wy
Ornamental railing for areas, cemetery Ia.
both ofcast and wrought iron, and Of xr,s, =. s
of patterns.
They are prepared to execute orders /, Il. /,
manner, with promptness, and at an low wv.
can be done by any other establishment, y n
country.
Communications by mail or otherwise ,u;n
with immediate attention.
+. w. & r. c. Smith have at all time. e.
pillow castings, of variety of approved pstt,ra.
Horse powers and threshing machines.
Corn shelters and fan castings.
Soda pumps.
Letter copying presses.
Cast iron pumps for wells, cistsrns, &C.
Spout ends, turn buckles, sash weights.
Crate fronts, mantel plates.
Rails for sliding dooors, and variety ofs,A.
hclcs for builders use.
Cast iron window sills, being better and a..
er article than stone.
Fine brick made from an imported FIRE clo,
Feb 4-ly
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DIR. POWELL


26l Broad,oay, corner Of Warren street, Ns,c York,
CONFINES his practice to diseases of the eye,
~ operations upon that organ and its appendages,
and to oil imperfecions Of vision. Testimonials
from the most eminent medical men of Europe and
America Reference TO patients that have been per-
fectly cured Of amauross, cataract, ophthamiH,
nebulH, or specks the eye, strabismus, or squirt
ing, &c. Artificial eyes inserted without any pain
Of operation, that cannot be distinguished from the
natural.
SPEcrAcLEs-Advice as to the kind Of glasses
sdAablc to particular defects Persons residing at
distance can receive advice and medicines by de-
scribing their case under the following heads:
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THE DAILY UNION
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES, ALEXANDRIA


M RS. MARY L. ELIASON will open a board
lvl ing and day school, at her residence, on the
corner Of Prince and ST. Asaph streets, ON Monday,
the 9th of September next for the instruction of
limited number of young ladies in the several
branches Of thorough English and French educa-
ton.
The English department will be conducted by a
lady who was formerly teacher in the Albany
Female Academy, and has been for several years
teaching in the family of Mrs. Eliason.
Great pains will be taken to teach well the prin-
cipes Of science, the application Of which will re-
order to accomplish fully this important object,
teachers of the highest qualifications will be provided
for eaCh department. The French teacher will re-
side in the family, and the pupils will be taught to
speak accurately, as well as to read and write the
French language.
course of instruction will be given in Latin, the
foundation of modern languages.
The government will be parental, and conducted
on Christian principles. Alexandria is admirably
located for institution of this kind being retired
and healthy, combining the advantages of town and
country. Members Of Congress who have daughters
to educate, will find this institution convenient for
that purpose, as steamboats, ply hourly between
Alexandria and Washington city.
The scholastic year will be divided into two ses-
sions, of twenty-five weeks each, commencing on
the 9th of September, and the 9Th Of February.
TERMS.
For board and tuition in English nd French, per
session, payable in advance $l25
Day scholars in English and Latin 20
Day scholars in French l2
Music and drawing at professors charges, and no
other extra charges will be made.
Each young lady must be provided with silver
cup and fork.
As the number of pupils is limited to thirty, it is
requested that application for admission be made
Immediately, either by letter. or personally, to Mrs
Elason, at her residence in Alexandria.
REFERENCES.
Right Rev. William Meade, Wildwood, Va.
Rev. Charles b. Dana, Alexandria, ID. G.
Rev. DR.. Sparrow, Theological Seminary of Vir-
GINA.
Rev. George A. Smith, Principal of the Fairfax
institute.
Henry Daingerfeld, esq.,, do.
Louis A. Cazenove, esq.,, do.
Hon. j. Mclean, Judge Of the Supreme Court
United States, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Chas. M. Thruston, esq, Cumberland, Md
Hon. Thomas HI. Benton, st. Louis, Mo.
Thomas d. Mitter, M. D., Philadelphia, Penn.
Hon. Edward Stanly, Washington, North Caro-
lima.
Gen. Roger Jones, Washington, d. C.
Gen. A. Henderson, do.
Eustace Conway, esq, do.
Grafton Dulany, esq, Baltimore, Md.
Hughes Armstead, esq, Baltimore, Md.
July 28--3taw3m
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UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN A1iPVs,

AT WASHINGTON CITY, D.
flee on 18th street, befsceen Psnnsyivsaio a..,..
(Fsfreet, knoicn as Kings GaileSsl
TNHE UNDERSIGNED, having op.,.d 4
i above Office for the transaction Al -
and foreign agencies, invite the public alteDaa.
the following prospectus:
They will attend to the purchase, sals q.
change of lands and real estate generally ~
parts Of the United States, Texas, or he W.
Indies.
To the formation of companies here, Or !, \.
rope, for the sale or purchase of lands, or coon.
lands in Texas or the United States; or h. "a
purchase, or exchange of the same, to, bv. a, N
individuals in this country or in Europe,
The purchase or sale of United States o, a..
stocks, or any kind of public securities.
Negotiating loans on bonds and ,morte,,r
other securities.
Prosecution Of claims on the government Of 4.
United States for lands or money, before ethr
he executive departments or Congress.
Obtaining the remission of fines and forfip-
incurred by alleged violations Of the revenue !
other laws.
Securing patents, and transacting any BUM.
with the Patent Office.
Obtaining pensions, revolutionary, army .
navy, and doing any other business conner
herewith.
Settlement of accounts with the State, Ttasr
War, Navy, and Post Offica Departments.
Collecting private claims and interest on Il. uk
lie debt.
Prosecuting claims before the various bond,
Indian commissioners, or any boards hereafter .
tablished under treaties with foreign powen
Preparing papers for presentation TO CoaUw
and the executive departments.
One of the firm of this agency will visit Euss
and the other Texas in few weeks, etherof yhn
would attend TO any business that may be coufA
to his care. Their numerous European corespok
ents, and those in Texas, afford them immda
facilities for the transaction of any agency abl
committed to their charge.
Persons DESTROYS of emigrating to Texas M
disposing Of their estates in exchange for land, +
that country, or those wishing to make invostuau
there, may find it greatly to their advantage 70 st
to this agency.
Persons having occasion 10 employ counsel ]
cases before the Supreme Court Of tho Umsl|
States, may confde their business advanhssoulJ
to this agency, who will secure the services Of N
most respectable members Of the bar, in cases wh|
the selection is left to themselves.
Long experience In business, and intimate pt|
essional knowledge of forms necessary 10 h|
adopted, qualify the subscribers to perform ly|
trust committed to their care in the most effective
and expeditions manner. Persons living at a.
lance can avail themselves of this agency, with Ill
certainty of having their business efficiently VI
tended to, without the trouble and expense q d
journey to the capital.
Charges will be moderate and commensurate will
the nature of the business. Letters Of inquF|
merely will be answered without charge; but, inl|
cases, letters must be postpaid.
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PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY.

PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY.
g HYATT, Agent for the Protection Insurance
-. Company of Hartford, Connecticut, offers to
insure houses mills, factories, barns, and their con-
tents, and all other descriptions Of insurabo proper
ty, against loss or damage by fire. The rates of
premium offered are as low as those of any other
similar institution, and every man has now an OPP
portunity, for a trifing sum, to protect himself
against the ravages of this destructive element,
which often in single hour sweeps away the earn
ings of many years.
The course the office pursue in transacting their
business, and in The ustment and paying Of loss
cs, is prompt and liberal.
For terms of insurance, application may be made
Browns Hotel, in the city of Washington, who is
authorized to issue policies to applicants without
delay.
D. w. CLARK, President
w. CONNER, Secretary.
s. HYATT, Agent.
T,,xn <
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GREAT ATTRACTION!
AT THE BALTIMORE CASH STORE.

d.
wv E will open tomorrow morning the following
wv articles for gentlemen's wear, viz:
peces green and black French cashmeret
black drap d'ete, a very superior article
" double-width tweed for sack coats
5 :" real French black cloth
8 super English do do
(" do do blue do
fancy-colored do
FOR PANTALooNs-
3 " single-milled black French doe-skin cas-
" double-miled black French doe-skin cas-
simeres
10 I" fancy-coored sngle-mied cassimeres
new style French linen drilling
" white do (super)
S very fine duck drilngs
IN vEsrNGs-
2 best English satin vesting
3 buff Valentia do
9 " double white Marscilcs vesting
10 fancy-colored silk do
90 {" do Marseilles do
All Of which we will have made up to order, In
the most fashionable manner, and at the shortest
tice--fts in all cases guaranteed.
On hand, and daily receiving
Gentlemen'e linen and buckskin gloves
:" best.mnkc kid gloves, white, black, and
!" best English silk gloves, white, black,
and colored
I" French cambria cravats
twilled silk cravats, (of Polka style)
I" white and colored silk pocket hdkfs.
g linen cambria hdkfs.-a large lot
cold bordered do do
very superior silk shirts
do Angola do
do cotton drawers
With many other articles not mentioned.
PITTMAN e. PHILLIPS.
May 23-eof INTEL "
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PROPOSAIs FOR INDIAN GOODS.

CEALED proposals. viii b. received q The oAcs
- Of he Commissioner Of Indian Affairs, Wash
ington City d. c., until Saturday Ne 18th DAY q
lowing goods, in the quantities annexed, or there
sbou for the use Of he Indiana; and deliverable at
the following places, viz:
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TNHE LAW LIBRARY, number for August,
4 just received. Also, Meeson and Welsby's
English Exchequer Reports, volume l1th, now
publishing at - SO per volume.
Augustl FRANCK TAYLOR.
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LINE FRENCH CALF BooTS-The latest
IL style just received, at the cheap cash store of
w. MANN,
Sign Of the large Black Boot, Pcnnsylvsnia av.,
two doors west Of ~ street.
July ~
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CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL
PHIA

CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL
PHIA.
IARPETINGS, floor furniture, silk and carriage
~ oil cloths, mattings, and window shades.
House-keepers 'sattention!n
100 pieces Brussels and Wilton carpetings
500 do super three ply imperial and ingram
do
1000 do medium and fine ingram do
500 do ventian and damask, assorted widths
500 do hemp, cotton and rag carpets
500 do Nankin, Canton and Spanish mating
100 do druggets and woollen floor cloths
100 do furniture oil cloths, "a to Ga wide
1000 yards floor oil cloths, from l to 8 yards
wide
600 transpa rent oiled window shades, Italian
moonlight and landscape views
1000 New England patent blinds
100 bales alicant mats, assorted sizes
200 do nismilla and jute mats
500 Wilton, Brussels and tufted hearth rugs
S cases embroidered Partisan muslin curtains
do worsted carpet binding
500 dozen brass stair-rods
cases embroidered cloth and worsted piano
and table covers
This mammoth stock, laid in for cash, comprising
every variety of pattern, will be sold Wholesale and
retail, at the warehouses, l8 and 30 north Second
street. up stairs at five per cent advance for cash
city acccptances, with interest added.
Tai, OQ To- ..i gfl
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nR DYOTT'S SIXTEEN STANDARDS
- T. w. Dyott, M. ID. sole proprietor.

DR.. Dyott's ambitious pill. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. IS
Mahy's renowned plaster cloth. rs, SO and 81 90
Robertson's stomachic elixir of health. $3.50. SO
Robertson's vegetable nervous cordial. i 50
Godbods vegetable balm of life. .......... 90
Robertson's govt and rheumatic drops. 49,. 9 90
Vicker's embrocation, for rheumatism, &C.. Is
Tissott's govt and rheumatic drops. ........ W
DR.. Dyott's vegetable purgative compound. ! 90
DIR. Dyott's vegetable tonic bitters. l %
Robertson's Misunderstanding lozenges. 50
Robertson's patent stomachic bitters. l 90
DR.. Dyou's circassian eye water. ......... 25
Dr. Dyou's infallibe toothache drops. rs
DR.. Dyott's patent itch ointment. .........- SO
Vicker's letter ointment. .:.............. 315
Dyott's family medicine chests No. l.. 20 90
contain regulated supply ofthe No. g. 40 90
above articles, with directions No. g.. 60 90
Remember these are the forty years. tested medi-
cinal preparations. In the contents of each medi-
cine chest will be found remedy for every disease
which the human body is subject to. tits for these
and for these only that hold ourselves accounts
BILE for the performance of that for which they are
set forth.
T.W. DYOTT & SONS.
For further particulars, see Dyott's Oracle Of
Health, copies Of which can be had gratis by APP
plying at the office, No. 132 North Second street.
Philadelphia, or of such persons as keep the above
medicines for sale. Each article to be had separate
Special depot at the book store of Robert
Farnham, corner of 18th and Penn. avenue,
Washington city, also for sale by the most princi-
pal druggists.
June
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Jan. 28-Iy

PROPOSALS for carrying the mails Of the Uni
i ted States from the Odd day of November,
1645, to the Both Of June, l847, inclusive, on
the following route in South Carolina, will be
received at the contract Office Of the Post Office De-
partment, in the city of Washington, until o'clock,
p M, of the 9th day Of October, l645 TO be dec-
ded by the LIST day Of November,) in the manner
and time hereinafter specified, viz:
No. 3l27. From Charleston, by Rantowie's, Adj
ams's Run, Jacksonborough, Ashapoo Ferry, Blue
House, Collins's Cross Roads, Pocotaligo, Coosaw-
hatchic, and Grahamsvie, to Savannah, Georgia,
l24 miles and back, daily, in two-horse coaches
from the 18th of October to the 18th Of june and
sulhies covered wagons during the residue Of the
year.
Leave Charleston daily at 10 a. M, arrive at Sa-
vannah next days by 10 a. m.
Leave Savannah daily at p. M, arrive at Charles
ton next days by 2 p. m.
Proposals for ri-weekly service will be sonsld-
cred
Proposals are also invited for daily transportation
in steamboats, between Charleston and Savannah,
with an expedited schedule, to be proposed by the
bidder
NOTES.
No proposal will be considered unless accompa-
MED by guarantee. IA
The following is the form of guarantee which
should be fled-the first blank with the name of the
guarantor, the second with that of the bidder, and
anu WIFI uiC dIlu tCtIHi-
mating points of the route; and after being dated,
should be signed by the guarantor, who must be
shown by the written certificate of postmaster, or
other equally satisfactory testimonial, to be man
of property, and able to make good his guarantee.
This guarantee SO certified, should accompany each
bid.
"The undersigned -- guarantees that --- if
his bid for carrying the mail from -- to - be
accepted by the Postmaster General, - shall en-
ter into obligation prior to the first day of Janu-
airy next, with good and sufficient sureties, TO per-
form the service proposed.
"Dated ----."
The following may be used as form for the bid,
chere change from the advertisement Is contemplated
by the bidder:
81 Tor we, as the case may be, hereby propose to
carry the mail on No. 1927, from Charleston to
Savannah, agreeably to advertisement, for per
annum."
For the prohibition of bids resulting from COM
bination, and the terms and conditions on which
the contract is to be made, see the last annual adj
vertisement.
The bid should be sent under seal, addressed to
the First Assistant Postmaster General, with SNAIL
proposals in the State of -," written on the face
Of the letter; and should be despatched in time to
be received by or before the 9th day of October
next, at 8 o'clock, p. m.
Contracts are TO be executed before the LIST day of
January next.
C. JOHNSON,
Postmaster General.
Post Office Department, 29th August l645.
August 29-lawt23Oct.
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CIRCULAR.
DR.. Beckacith's letter.

CAUTION to those whopurchase or take BECK
~ WITHS anti-dyspeptic pills.
have satisfactory evidence that Beckwith's pills
have been extensively couEterfeited in various parts
of the country, and particularly at New York, and
sold at prices much below what the genuine article
can be afforded at
Since the agency Of Mr.. Henry d. Turner, John
street, New York, ceased, on the 18th February,
1914, have appointed no agents, and now have
Of the Columbian College, Philadelphia. Those,
therefore, who wish to purchase or take the gen.
uinc pills. must obtain them either of myself, Of
those gentlemen, or Of persons known 70 purchase
them Of one or the other. DR.. Dyott & Sons are
enabled by me to sell upon the same terms az do
myself
Late Of Raleigh, N. c., Proprietor.
PErERsBuRG, juno 1, l845
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DYER PEARL

Corner of CSlv street and the Public
Square,
NASHVILLE, rENNEssEE. W
Deals in all kinds Of uncurrent money; attends
70 collections &c, &C., in Nashville, and the prin-
cipal towns in Tennessee. 1854
REFERENCE.
The business men generally Of Nashville.
John P. Heiss, Wilmington, ID. C.
May %
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CyCHOOL BOOKS.--FHAHcx TAYIoR, bookscl-
- Ter, few doors cast Of Colcman's Hotel, has
constantly on hand, at northern prices full assert
mont ofshe schoolbooks used in the District
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ELU GELS GERMAN DICTIONARY.
Il Complete dictionary Of the English and Ger
man and German and English languages, in two
volumes; compiled from authors Of established
reputation, particularly after the celebrated Gar
man dictionary of Hensus, and according TO
Walkers principles Of pronunciation by Messrs.
F1ugsl and Spcrschl. Just imported from Paris by
0ct2 f.g F.TAYLOR.
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VTVHE sMUGGLER, novelty @. p. R
i James. Pncs IS cents.
June 20 TAYLOR.
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and intermediate ages ut proportiona'e n.' ~,
the premiums payable semiannually or 0uAA''''
if preferred. 4
Buys and sells annuities-gvanis endcs~e@@
chiidrsn--nsakss all contracts in schich We @N'
tsres Of money Is involved. :. ..cn
The policies of insurance may be made l.IM
to wife, child, or any other person dsssns,
the assured. BY an act Of the State Of mayr -
1540, chapter 3l2, assurances made by ~. m 80
women on the lives of their husbands are 'un'
tected from all claims Of creditors. mm
of application, may be obtained at the Office o. :"
company, or its agents n..:a.,L
JOHN /. DONALDSON, Pres'u'''
RIcHARp b. DoRsEY, Secretary.
JAMES H. CAusrEN, Agent for Washins'o"'
. Juue 9L-dIv lI
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VUHOMPSON'S COMPOUND SYRul All
IL TAR AND WOOD NAPHTHA, . III
cure Of pulmonary consumption, bronchius ~. no.
chronic catarrh, influenza, obstinate oous l',rrp
ting blood, throat disease, or chrome NJ ss|
whooping-cough, Group, &c,c,YIAN
Sold by JOHN r. Suna.sh;nacn.