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r AND AGENCY IN TExAs.-Tbe ,ub.cri

r AND AGENCY In TExAs.--The subseri
IL Der, having, during residence Of mine or ten
years in Texas, been connected with the land Offices
thereof and having acted the agent Of his friends
in the United States, in purchasing, selling, holding
paying taxes upon, and giving general superin-
tendence to their lands in Texas respectfully offers
bis services TO such other persons abroad as may
wish to engage them
~ ReFERENcks:
His excellency Arson Joneo, General Sam! .Hous-
ton, General +. J. Rnsk, General p. J. Henderson
Colonel James Love- Colonel James Riley, Hon
ID. s. Kaufman, Texan charge d'affaires, Wash
ington city, Matthew ST. Clair Clarke, do; King.
man & Co., do, General c. F. Mercer, and the
Texian cunsulp abroad
Many forfeiturts are about 10 accrue; from failure
10 pay la2es; many claims, otherwise good, will be
barred by adverse possession OF three years-thai
being the limilation many titles Of lands conveyed
in the United States, be admitted to record in
Texas, for want of proper authorization. Owing
to some one or other Of these causes the best lands
are in condition to be lost
Having made it my business TO become acquaint-
ed with all the laws relating to titles, and being de-
termned to attend diligently to all claims confded to
me, REQUIRE, In oil cases. an advance in cash, sufi-
cient to cover expenses Of investigation. When
that shpll be done am willing to take contingent
interes. in the lands for attention and services.
ROBERT D. JOHNSON.
Galveston, August T. lS4.. y,
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ALEXANDRIA BOARDING SCHOOL.

ALEXANDRIA BOARDING SCHOOL
THE tweniy-second annual session Of this in
i stituton will commence on the 9th of Septem-
Der.
The course of study is extensive, and embraces
all the branches of finished education.
The principals of the institution devote themselves
personally to the instruction and government Of the
students, and are assisted in the various depart
ments of the school by able and experienced teach
erS.
Besides The daily examinations and recitatons,
the students, at the end Of every six weeks, care
fully review all the studies they have passed over
during that period, and are rigidly examined upon
them, in order to revive and permanently fix them
in their minds. The result Of this examination,
together with statement of the scholarship, morals,
order, &C, of each STUDENT 10 recorded, and, by
means of printed certificates, regularly transmitted
to parents and guardians by mail.
The institution 10 provided with extensive
collection of philosophical, ASTRONOMICAL and chem
ical apparatus models, Diagrams minerals, and pre-
pared specimens Of natural history; which greatly
contribute 10 the advancement Of the students in the
study OF the different sciences. Ya4
Full courses of scientific and popular lectures
upon natural philosophy, astronomy, and chemistry,
are delivered annually.
Particular attention is paid 70 the preservation Of
sound morals, and to the cultivation Of good man
ners and correct habits among the studeBts.
The discipline ofthe school is strict and hrm, but
afiectonate and salutary; endeayorng 70 act upon
the moral principle in the students, rather than
through feeling Of degradation or admiration.
Terms for board, lodging, washing, attendance
upon lectures, and tuition in all the branches taught,
except the modern languages and drawing, one hum
dred and sixty dollars per year of forty-six weeks
each quarter payable in advance. French, Spanish,
and drawing, each six dollars per quarter extra.
For circulars giving further particulars. apply to
CALEB s. HALLOWELL & BROTHER,
Principals, Alexandra, d. G.
Sept S-3td63c
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A GENcY FOR CLAIMS Al WASHING.

A GENCY FOR CLAIMS All WASHING
II TON, D. C.-CHARLEs De SsLDiNo, Gen.
eral Agent, No. H. Todd's buildings, Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, D. c., offers his services to
those who may have claims ON either Of the execu-
tive departments, OF Congress, OF private claims on
individuals.
Particular attention paid to the settlement Of ac-
counts of dsbursing officers who may find it incon-
vepient to attend personally, especially those of the
NAVY. -
Also attends as agent for nonresident property
holders, collecting rents, procuring pensions, &c.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
amount claimed, and the extent Of services required
Communications (post paid) will receive immedi-
ate attention.
He has the honor to refer TO the Navy Depart
ment, and the several bureaus connected with it;
Second Comptroller and Fourth Auditors Offices,
and the senior pursers in the navy; and also to Hon.
c. G. Cambreleng, New York; Commodore Charles
Stewart, Philadelphia, Commodore John Downs,
Boston; Hon. Henry l.. Ellsworth, Washington;
Hon. q. H. Foster, Nashville, Tennessee; and
Thomas M. Blount, ESQ.,, Pensacola.
April IL
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PUBLIC SALE OF A SPLENDID HOTEL
OF THE FIRST CLASS.

pY VIRTUE, and in pursuance Of the au-
- thority vested in them by two deeds of trust,
the subscribers will offer at public auction, in the
tity Of Baltimore, on Thursday, the 10th Of Octo-
Der, ls45, at o'clock, p. m, at the Merchants
Exchange that very extensive and valuable proper
ty IN said city, known as
THE EUTAW HOUSE HOTEL.
The lot which it stands is situated at the north
west corner Of Baltimore and Eutaw streets, con-
tanning upwards of $4,000 square feet of ground
and fronting ll2 feet on Baltimore street and 1856
feet on Eutaw street. TO alley; 66 feet Of which on
Che lasi named street form yard planted with orna-
mental shrubber3 OF Various kinds.
The house is five stories il height, covered with
slate occupying the whole front Of t6 LOT ON Balti-
more street, running back 1876 feet on the wet 10
the alley, and 100 feet on Eutaw street, having an
area in the centre Of the building for light and air;
with two main entrances, one from each street, that
from Baltimore street leading to the private parors
and family rooms the other Eutaw street TO the
public part Of the house
The basement or lowest story is divided into five
stores on Baltittiors street, two on Eutaw street,
and dressing-room. kitchen, pantry, larder, man
Cling ironing, drying, wash and bath r0ofnr.
The second story has parlors on Balim0fe
street, and on Eutaw street; smoking-room, Of
flee, ladies' dining-room IS by 25 feet, and gentle
mems dnDg-room SO by 30 feet, with servants
hail. chambers, billiard-room, ching closet, &c.
There are upwards Of 200 rooms in Abe house, of
which y are paflors.
This building was erected IN 1885, expressly for
hotel, and is believed to possess every convenience
usually be found In those Of the FIRST class; is
most egibly situated in agreeable part ofths city,
having wide and much frequented street on each
of It's fronts. II is now in the best order in every
respect for the reception Of company, and will be
kept by the present proprietor until Sold This
properly offers great inducements to person who
could combine with activity and energy sufficient
capital to conduct the business Of the establishment
to advantage. ..,
The Eo!se IS completely furnished, and in good
style; and the purchaser Of it can obtain the furni
ture, or portion ii, on reasonable terms by ma
king suitable arrangements with the trustees.
The terms, which will be accommodating, will be
made known at the time of sale.
JACOB ALBERT,
RoBT. A. TAYLOR, Trustees.
SAML JONES, in.
III, "a to,r,s
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T,RUsTEE,s SALE oFvALUABLEL LOTS

vTRUsTEE's SALE oFvALUABLEL LOTS
Il BY virtue Of an act Of Congress- passed 10th
July, 1870 and OF the decree Of the Circuit Court of
the District of Columbia, and Of the Orphans Court
for the county of Washington, made III the cause of
Lewis G. Davidsons heirs, shall offer at auction,
on the iIth day of October next, commencing at
halfpast O'Clock in the afternoon, the following
lots, situated in the city Of Washington, viz:
Lots Nos. to 8, inclusive, in square No. l6l
Lots 2, 4, 8, g. II, 70, a, Is, l6, 10, 20, and
H. 81, in square No 1863
Lots Nos, l. TO g. inclusive; and Nos. IS to 10, in
elusive, in square No. 1876
Lots Nos. 4 to 9, inclusivej and Nos t6, II, and
Is, in square No l27
Lots 4, SIS, IL, 10, Is, l6, and II, in square
Lots Nos 2, 3, a, and 10, in square No, 1859
Lots Nos to 5, inclusive, in square No. ITO
Lots and 7 TO 1g, inclusive, in square No. l65
Lots to 25, inclusive, in square No. te3
Lots Ito s, Inclusive, and Nos. 8 to f6, inclu-
sire and No. I8,in square No. 1874
These lots are numbe.ed according 10 pavidson's
subdivision, and are in the neigfbothbod Of the
Presidents House. The sale will commence IL.
square No. 165.
TERMS: One-third Of the purchase-money in cash,
the residue In one and two years. with interest from
the day of sale, to be secured by the purchasers
bonds, with approved security, and deed of trust
on the property sold, with power to resell for any
default in payment On the payment u the Pur-
chase and the ratification Of the sales, deed
Of cdnveyance ~ fee simple will be. executed, the
deeds at the cxpense Of me purchasers. Title indis
putable. If the terms Of sale be not complied with
in three days. reserve the right to resell at auction
for cash credit at the risk and cost of the default
ing. purchasers, after three days notice.
Plats Of the lots can be seen at the Office Of Mr.
Redin, Georgetown, and all information obtained on
q -. " SAM. q. DAVIDSON,
Sen I0-3tawts Trustee.
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CHEsrERrIELp CO., Va.
rNHoMPSoN M. BLOUNT, formerly of Pow
i hatan county, Virginia, has not been heard
from by his friends for about seven years. BY the
death Of his father there funds in my hands to
be used for his benefit; and am anxious to learn
whether he still lives. Any information concerning
the said Thompson NJ Blount, directed to me at the
Coal Mine post Office, Chesterfield county, Va, will
ELIJAH BRUMMELL.
Editors of newspapers generally, and particularly
at the South, will do an act Of humanity by giving
the above one or two Insertions
Aug. 21--law6w
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BEALE H. RICHARDSON T. CO.,

DEhLE II. nlCIIhhDoOlN - w.
Dealers in foreign and domestic dry goods,
No. 223. MARkEr STREET, BALTIMORE,
Three doors east of Charles;
HAVE now on hand large and well selected
IL stock Of staple and fancy dry goods, as fol-
lows:
wooLLENs.
200 pieces French, English, and American broad
cloths, of every color, from common TO superfne.
$50 pieces new style fancy doeskin, and plain
black French, English, and American cassimeres.
A large assortment of bIack, blue, brown, olive,
wave, and gold mixed beaver cloths.
Black, blue, and drab pilot do.
1000 pieces sattinets, Tweeds, Kentucky jeans,
fulled linsey, and kerseys.
500 pieces white, red, and yellow plain and twill
ed ffannels.
900 pairs ribrnd-bound, Whitney and rose blank
cts.
Servants do. white and colored counterpanes.
SO pieces fancy plaid cloakngs and choak Innings.
Bleached, unbleached and colored Canton fan.
nels.
Silk satin, fancy, toilette, plain and fancy velvet.
Cashmere, merino, and swansdown vestngs.
DRESS GOODS
Repp Cashmere, Cashmere d'Ecosse, black and
fancy -colored a!pacad
French and English to1ybazints.
Grape de Pekin, Venetian Srspes, mossselin de
lanes, silks, &C. tttt
sHAwLs, sHAwLs..
Silk, cashmere, mousselin de laine, Grape.
Pain and embroidered Thibet, and blanket shawls.
LINENS. LINENS.
GA, 81, 1914 and 12.4 Barnsley shirtings.
GA and r. cotton do.
Bleached and brown linen tsble-cloths.
Birdeye, huckaback, and Eudsia diapers
Fine and superfne linen canibtic hafdk erchlefs
White, black, and brown Hollands, Irish linens
VARIETY.
Silk handkerchiefs; black Italian, and fancy silk
cravats.
Silk and worsted serges, paddings, canvas, black
hastings, waddngs, patent threads, sewing silk, sus
pehdsrs, buttons, tapes, hooks and eyes, spool cot
ION, SC.
HSsfEFY AND GLOVES.
1000 doz silk, wofsteS, and cotton hose
Woollen, Berlin, and kid gloves.
PRINTS AND BLEACHED GOODS.
40 cases new-style fall prints.
30 cases bleached musns and sheetings.
SO bales "a, TO, "A, and 5-4 brown muslin and
sheetihgs,
5000 lbs. cotton-yarn, at factory prices.
In addition to the above, we daily adding
large quantities of the most desirable and fashiona-
be goods from auction and private purchases; to
which We Invite ths attention Of the trade, assuring
all, thatwe can, and will, sell as cheap any iobbng
house in this or any of the eastern citieo. "a,
B. H. RICHARDSON e. co.
BALTrMoRE, Sept 10, l645.
Sept. l3-f
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DR.. POWELL
ocuLIsr AND opHrHALMIc SURGEON,

ocULIsT AND oPHTHALMIc SURGEON,
261 Broadoay, corner Of Warren street, sNs,o York,
CONFINES his practice to diseases Of the eye,
~ operations upon that organ and its appendages,
and to all imperfectons Of vision. Testimonials
from the most eminent medical men OF Europe ana
America. Reference to patients that have been per-
fectly cured of amaurosis, cataract, ophthaImla,
nebule, or specks on the eye strabismus, or squnt
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
distance can receive advice and medicines by de-
scribing their case under the following heads:
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M EESON AND WELBY'S EXCHEQUER
INl REPORTS, eleventh volume, with the decis-
ions in the American courts just published for sale
by FRANCK TAYLOR.
Also, vol. English Ecclesiastical Reports, con-
tanning ID and ID volumes of Curtes's Reports;
edited by b. Gerhard, Of the Philadelphia bar.
Volume Howa6i's Reports of the Supreme
Court Of the United States
Bouvier's American Law Dictionary, second edi.
ton, enlarged 2 vols
Volumes 43 and A English Common Law Re-
ports.
Russell on the Law Of Factors and Brokers; l
vol.
Joynes on Limitations; vol.
Lambert on Dover; vol.
Selection Of Legal Maxims, classified and illusi
trated, by H. Broom, esq, Of the Inner Temple,
barrister vol, London, l845.
Taylor on the Law Of Landlord and Tenant l
vol.
The Law of Marine Insurance; by John Duer, Of
New York.
Also, the late numbers of the "Law Library
and of the "Amercan Law Magazine" for which
subscriptions will be taken and the copies regularly
forwarded to any post Office in the United States, by
FRANCK TAYLOR.
Law books imported to order from England and
France
Sept. II.
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NayAL SroRrkErprR's OrrIcE,

Navy-yafd, Washington, 18th Sept, 1845.
CEALED PROPOSALS endorsed Proposals.
- will be received at this office until 10th Of
October proximo, at IL O'Clock M, to furnish a
good vessel vessels to take on board at this yard
one set of water tanks, measuring about 100 cubic
feet, and deliver the same at the United States
navy-yard, Boston.
Also, for the United States navy-yard New
York, / set of watertanks, measuring $500 cubic
FEET, which will be ready to ship on the LIST of Mo-
sefribsr, lS4S; and chain-cables, weighing about
108, 800 pounds, {now ready.)
Also, for the United States navy-yard, Philadel-
pha, chain-cables, weighing about 70 900 pounds;
Bids to state at what time the vessels will be fur
nished, and the price per cubic foot for which the
tanks will be taken, and per ton of 1000 pounds for
the chan-cabes and anchors.
J. m. SELDEN, Naval Storekeeper.
Sept. l3-eotlOOct.
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GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
~ TON.-The undersigned offers his services as
IA agent for claims upon either of the departments
pr Congress-.
Particular attention will be paid TO the settlement
B accounts Of disbursing officers, who may find il
|nconvenient TO attend personally, especially those
y me navy. His experience and practical knowl
Pcs will afford many facilities.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
mount claimed and the extent Of service required.
communications (post paid) will receive immediate
Pttention. CHARLES DE SELDING,
Room No. ii Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart U. 8. N.
Commodore John Downes, u. 8. N
stephen Cambreleng, ESQ.,, New York.
a. y. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Rev. Septimus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
yohn z. Ryes, ESQ.,, Washington, d. c.
John Boyle, ESQ.,,
james Hoban, ESQ.,,
Charles Char Q; Handy, ESQ.,, Purser U. s. Navy.
T. r.. Waldron, ESQ.,, :"
April 9-tf
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and intermediate ages r. rroportionate rates, and
the, premiums payable sem-annually or QUARTERLY,
if preferred. ,,i4 .se II, 4ss !. ,r
Buys and sells annuiiies-grants endo,cments for
cildrcn-makes all contracts III ,chieh lie the in.
terest Of money is inpoiped.
The policies Of insurance may be made payable
to wife, child, or any other person designated by
the assured. By an act Of the State of Maryland,
1910, chapter 2l2, assurances made by married
women on the lives of their husbands arc fully pro-
tected from all claims Of creditors,
The proposals and rates, well as blank forms
Of application may be obtained at the Office of the
company, or its agents.
JOHN !. DONALDSON, President.
RICHARD b. DoRsEY, Secretary.
JAMES H. CAUsrEN, Agent for Washington.
June 2--d1y
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GENERAL AGENCY AND ATToR-
NEY'S OFFICE.

ITO THE PUBLIC.-The undersigned respect
fully states that he has opened an Office in this
city, to which all persons having claims or business
Of any kind with Congress, or any other depart
nent or branch of the government, may apply.
As any enumeration that could now be made Of
the matters aboHt which the aid Of the Office might
be desired would be imperfect foie 10 attempted at
this time. Suffice il to say, for the present, that
the arrangements adopted contemplate the transac-
ton Of business Of every description and variety,
and to almost any extent. .r,..j.,t,,,t
Charges will be moderate. All ACCOMMODATIONS,
to ensure prompt attention, must be postpaid, ard
enclose reasonable consideration for the time &c,
necessary in preparing the proper answers respect
lively.
Office at his dwelling, on Louisiana avenue, near
Coenan's and Browns hotels.
\. H. BURDfNE.
WAsHMcros. Sept. ls, fs45.
Publishers of newspapers Who .fnsy insert The
above, and send their paper to this agency will 10.
only receive its thanks, but be entitled to equva-
lent in its services, whenever called upon
Sept 1S-eodlm
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EDITED BY THOMAS RITCHIE
--------------------
THOMAS RITcHlE a JOHN P. HESS
paopRIEToRs AND PUBLISHERS.

Terms.
n.u. naper hy the year. 10 advance ,s,t Sio %
ps' RI, ~ less than year, 81 par mbnth. 8
s.ui weekly paper by the year. In advance 0o
~a q for less than year, 50 cts. per
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w.,kly paper by the year with an index) w
VS. for six months ,.s. 90
hscnntons the Daily for less than two TO the Semi
lly Tor less than four to the Weekly for less than
opt saiwithin the HTst ss mspths tbs phily paper
~, ia the Semi Weekly 50, and The Weekly 81 80
yesr ,.sv a,scon,;n,. thsir ,sn.rs n, anv time by
for the they have received them; hat not pithota
no subscribe for year and do not at the time OF
order discontinue Ut the end of It, will be con-
subscribers until they order the paper obe stopped
md pay arrearsges.
PRIcRs FoR AnSERrIsIkG
r.,lys Inns, or less three insertions VI 90
i,s sddlo tssiismsh sAais6ais itSbotlioh
Liberal discount made to those who advertise by the
ysar. ,.a. .x.. Th,~. vha hsv. No,
appotunity Of paying otherwise may remit by mail at
eur shall Re suffcie therefor The notes
AZ any spsciepaying bank " red
No ATTENTION oil se gi'sn 20 Inlsss &c money, "
Istrrsts NJ pyeprssrsi charged wfA postage wa
4 e. 80 eftks bca eFss '--N-----sN
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Aug. 7-lawtf

A N ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF DRY
n GOODS--Opening at the new store on Penn
sylvania avenue, severaldoors west Of Browns Ho-
TEL stock of fresh fall dry goods, which is not only
general and complete, but comprises the choicest
ections of the northern markets. Will you call and
look at them' Don't confne your shopping between
7h street on the cast and 9Th street on the west,
when, by diverging little from the accustomed
track, you may derive advantage in more than one
particular. Don't fail to call. Remember that my
goods are all fresh and bright No old goods.
JAMES b. CLARK,
Next door east of Giman's Drug Store, and six
doors west of Browns Hotel.
Sent 17-3teoifA1tw
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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND.


1,ACULTY OF PHYSIC.-SEssIoN Of 1886 IS
The lectures will commence on Monday,
November Sd, and continue until the LIST Of March
Obstetrics aud medical Jurisprudence. - IcHARD
Wuuor HALL, MD.
fNemisru and pharmacy -WiLLiAM e. A. AKIN,
M, d. - 49,
s5Npcsallics, naisria ,nsdiea, and hgeins AsiuEI
CHEw, M. D.
.snaiomy and physiology. u osErH RoBY, M. ID.
Theory and practice Of nedicine.--ELIsnA BART
LETT, M. d.
!. Utmonsiraior of anatomy. w. MnrEN-
BERGER, M, d.
Instn,clior, in clinical medicine and clinical sur
s,ry sSery day at the Baltimore 1nhrmary, opposite
H. Nedical 'tollegS. The to9ms, fof practical
anatomy will be opened October LIST, and remain SO
until the end Of March following, under the charge
Of the demonstration. Fees for the entire course,
100; naturalization fee, IS; graduation fee, $40; elm
cal ticket free dissecting ticket optional with the
student. Comfortable board may be obtained in
the vicinity of the Medical College for 50 so to So so
WILLIAM E. A. AKIN, M. D.,
Dean of the Faculty.
g., IA 5,,ttNoH 1
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GREATEST WONDER OF THE AGE.
nATENT GALVANIC RING, AND MAG

i NETIC FLUID.--These wonderful Rings,
and the Galvanic Fluid, have created great sensa-
ton throughout Europe, and are attracting crowds
TO see them, both in New York and Boston. They
cure with astonishing rapidly rheumatism, govt,
c-doloreux, fits cramp, sick headache, indigestion,
paralysis, stiff joints general debility deficiency of
nervous energy, and all nervous disorders. They
produce all the beneficial results Of the ordinary gall
vanic battery, electric and magnetic machines,
without the injurious shocks which always accom-
pany their application. The secret secre. Of preparing
Christie of London, in October last, and they have
been recently introduced into this country by DR.. A.
Christie, who warns the American public, from the
beginning, to beware of spurious limitations. To
guard against fraud, he will appoint but one agency
in each Of the cities of the United States.
For sale by the only agent in this city,
o. FISH q CO.,
Nos. and q Browns hotel.-
Aug 26-3m