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uARDWARE &c

CAMPBELL & CoYLE, sign Of the Anvil, OPP
\ nosite Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue,
are now receiving by the ship Powhatan, from
Liverpool As packages ofassorted hardware, consist
inc of the usual variety particularly Of carpenters
tools and building materials.
Also on hand general assortment Of American
hardware
Bar iron, all sizes; steel, zinc, tn-plate
Roofing tin, copper, sheet, pig and bar lead
Lead pipe, rolled brass, cut, wrought, and horse
nails, &c
All will be sold at a small advance for cash, or to
punctual customers.
August 22--3tw3ws
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CSHILDREN's SHOES, CHEAP FOR CASH
~ One Of the most complete assortments to be
found in the city, comprising every variety. This
branch will receive particular attention Prices to
suit the times.
w. MANN,
Sign of the large Black Boot, Pennsylvania av.,
two doors west of a street.
July "a
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YALEee0LLEGE Law SCHOOL.

THIS department is under the direction of the
Il Hon. David Daggett, LII D., late chief JUS
tice of the supreme court of Connecticut and pro-
f.ssor Of law; and the Hon. Samuel j. Hitchcock,
LID, instructor in the science and practice Of
law; and Isaac IL. Townsend, esq, attorney and
counsellor at law
Ihere are two courses of instruction and study in
the schoolone called the professional course, and
The other called the general course. The object Of
the professional course is to give thorough legal
educauon TO those gentlemen who propose 70 enter
the profession OF law. The design of the general
course is, more particularly, to communicate appro-
pirate information TO those who wish to attend to iu-
risprudence branch of liberal knowledge A
course, with special reference to mercantile lao is
introduced as often any class requestsit.
The terms of the professional course for tuition,
with constant use OF text books, and ordinary use
Of the library, are as follows, payable in advance,
unless for satisfactory reasons For the whole course
Of two years, one hundred and fifty dollars For
one year. eighty dollars. For less than one year,
ten dollars month. For more than one year, and
less than two years, dollars month after the
first year.
The terms of the general course are twenty dol
lars Tor the whole course for those who attend that
course only, payable in advance; and five dollars a
month for any less time The professional students
will have the privilege Of attending the general
course and also any additional course, at pleasure,
without extra charge.
Ihe professional course commences the first day
OF October and the classes for the general course form
| on the third Monday Of October, annually Students
advised to join at those tines if convenient; but
they are permitted to Join at any other times.
For further information, reference can be had TO
the catalogue of Yale college, or the circular Of this
department A copy Of the circular will be for
warded to any person who may request it by letter.
postage paid addressed to either OF the instructors
NEw HAVEN, August LIST, l645.
Aug 4-2aw2m
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GREATEST WONDER OF THE AGE.
~ aTRNT GALVANtC RING, AND MAG

nATBNT GALvANiC RING, AND MAG.
NETIC FLUlD.--f1ese wonderful Rings
and tie Gelvnnic Fluid have created a great sensa-
ton throughout Europe, and ice attracting crowds
TO see them, both in New York and Boston, They
cure with astonishing rapidity rheumatism, govt
tic-doloreux, fits, cranp, sick headache, indigestion
paralysis, stiff joints, general debility, deficiency o.
nervous energy, and all nervous disoShSrs. They
produce all the beneficial results Of the ordinary gal
vanic battery, or electric and magnetic machines
without the injurious shocks which always Accom-
pany their application. The secret Of preparing
the Ring was discovered by Professor Harmari,s
Christie, Of London, in October last and they hav,
been recently introduced into this country by Dr. A
Christie, who warns the American pubic, from tn,
beginning, 10 beware Of spurious limitations II,
guard against fraud, he will appoint but one agency
in each OF the cities of the United States.
For aale by the only agentin this city,
o. FISH q CO.,
Nos. and 2, Browns hotel.
Aug 26---3m
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GCHOOL BOoKS.--FRANcK TAYLOR, booksel-
- Ter, few doors east Of Colemsns Hotel, has
constantly on hand at northern prices, full assort
ment Of the schooLbooks used in the District
Aug IS t-
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DISAPPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC LAND
SAL ES I'M IOWA p.,hl,e r,n4;ao l. b...l.-

DOSTPONEMEN OF PUBLIC LAND
Il SALES IN IOWA.--Public notice is hereby
given, that the public sales of lands, ordered by
proclamation of the President of the United States,
dated the ninth day of May, l845 TO be held at the
land Office at Fairfield in the Territory Of IoUa the
fifteenth day of September next, and on the tsentieih
day of October next, declared to be postponed un-
til, and to commence, the former on the eighteenth
day Of Mary 1886, and the latter the hoensy
day of June, 1916.
Given under my hand at the city OF Washington,
this 26th day of August, ammo Domini one thousand
eight hundred and forty-fve.
JAMES X. POLK.
BY the President:
JAMES SHIELDS,
Commissioner of the General Land Office
Aug 29-1aw3w
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FRENCH AND ENGLISH BOARDING AND
DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES,

IN oSLISol- rOn IOolNH lhbiJIso,
Fsi,ssi bet,ceen 18th and 18th streets, Washington
THE MISSES HAWLEY, daughters ofhe late
i Rector of st. Johns church ofthis city, will on
the LIST Monday of next month (September) resume
the exercises Of their school, at their mothers resi-
dence, us heretofore.
They solicit the patronage Of the congregation of
said church, and of their friends and the public
generally Should references be required satisfactory
ones will be given to persons nthe District and in
the different States.
The course Of instruction includes all the branches
of English education taught in the best schools
in the United States, and is entirely under their
own direction.
French, music, drawing &C., by the most APP
proved professors.
The scholastic year is divided into four quarters,
vember, 10Th February, and 28th April
Board per annum payable quarterly in advance)
$50. Washing and bedding extra.
Tuition ofthe LIST class. .Si0per DR. in advance.
Do I'd class. .....S f"
DO 80 class. ......5
For children under FIVE or
six years ofage:.
Ink, pens, and pencils, SO cents Fuel per sea-
son, 49,
The Misses Hawley, although impressed with
the responsibility Of the task they have assumed,
promise to parents and guardians their unremitting
attention to the mental and moral culture of those
committed to their charge
Their pupils, even during the hours of recess,
shall be ever under the eye of one or more Of the
teachers.
August 25-eo2w
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(tHALLENGE OF BARLETTA an histori-
~ cal romance of the times Of the Medici, by
Massimo D'Azeglio; translated from the Italian by
c. Edwards Lester, author Of ''Glory and Shame
of England" &c. Just received at
Augs ERANCK TAYLoRs.
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CAPIToL-HILL FEMALE SEMINARY.

CAPITOL-HILL FEMALE SEMINARY
M ISIS TAYLOR, who succeeded Miss WHrT-
wi WELL and MISS McCoRMIcK as principal Of
this institution, will be prepared again 70 receive pu-
pills on Monday, the LIST of September next.
The situation, at the corner Of New Jersey ave.
nue. and south b street, opposite the Columbian
Engine house, is well known on the hill az central,
healthy, and pleasant; and the instrucress trusts,
from her past experience in teaching, and efforts for
the improvement of her pupils, to gain the appro-
baton of those committing them TO her charge.
Her attention will be particularly directed to the
discipline and morals of her school; and il will be
her endeavor to have her pupils acquire thorough
knowledge of the studies pursued
The scholastic year will be divided into four terms
of twelve weeks each--commencing Let September,
23d November, 18th February, and 10th May.
By this arrangement, no charge will be made for
the August vacation.
II 10 desirable that scholars enter at the commence
ment Of the term.
Studies pursued as follows Moral and lntellectu-
al Philosophy, Logic, Rhetoric, Composition, Nat
ural Philosophy, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Min
eralogy, History, Geography, Grammar, Arthme-
tic, Reading, Writing, and Orthography, together
with the elements of Geometry, and the Latin and
French languages.
Charges for tuition will be from IS to go, in
GLIDING Latin and French, according to the attain
ments Of the pupil and studies pursued payment of
which will be required in advance.
Instruction in music on the Piano will also be Civ
en- to small number of scholars, out Of school
hours, at $40 per quarter for one alone, or 10 where
two more entered together. A deduction
from the usual charges will be made to patrons
sending more than one pupil.
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ELIJAH BRIIMMELL
TEA, OIL, SPERM CANDLES, &c.
r HAVE received bv the schooner Victory. a ger

INV II ftctIVtu Uy tIc ScIIVVfItf ICtUI BtfI'
i era assortment OF new groceries, viz:
Prime imperial, gunpowder, young hyson, and
black teas; crushed pulverzed and loaf sugars STU
eur-house srup molasses rice; five hundred gallons
extra winter solar lamp oil, fall and winter bleached
sperm OIL summer pressed sperm candles, &c.
All of which can be sold on the most reasonable
terms at the old stand, corner Of 7h and d streets
JNo. A. D0NOHOo.
July 16--f
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The Croton (.MutuaD Insurance Company

The Croton (.Hutuai) Insurance Company,
OFFICE NO. Is WALL STREET, IN THE CITY OF
NEW YORK.
T,HIS COMPANY insures marine, inland navi-
i CATION transportation, and fire risks. BY Its
charter the profits are to be paid back to the assured
in proportion to the amount Of premiums paid by
them respectively. The rates and terms of insur-
ance will be moderate and liberal, and the assured
subject to no responsibility.
TRUSTEES.
James Harper, Abraham Van Nest,
John B. asala, William B. Cozzens,
J. Leander Starr, Charles L. Vose,
Edward Richardson, Joseph b. Nones,
James Phalen, Robert Lane,
John J. Herrck, Samuel Sherwood,
George c. De Kay, Zadock Pratt,
Samuel A. Lawrence, Herman D. Gould,
Theodore A. Meyer, James Cook,
William P. Furnss Films T. Aldrich,
John t. Gilchrist Lawrence Hill,
Loring Andrews, Thomas Monahan,
Cyrus Cbenery, William Fl. Townsend,
George Whitaker, John Breasted,
Edwin r. Tremain, Leonard Appeby,
George Palen, James Cruikshank,
William Burgoyne, Asa s. Crosby.
Sas M. Crandall,
SAMUEL A. LAWRENCE, President.
JOSEPH B, JONES, Vice President.
N. CARRoLL, Secretary.
til & A. TTIOS. SMITH, Agents.
once stect, near the Treasury Department.
June 24-eod3m
A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
II TON.-The undersigned offers his services az
an agent for claims upon either of the departments
OF Congress.
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
Of accounts of disbursing officers, who may find i
inconvenent to attend personally, especially those
of the navy His experience and practical knowl
edge will afford many facilities.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by thu
amount claimed and the extent of service required
Communications (post paid) will receive immediate
attention. CHARLES DE SELDING,
Room No. ii Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue
REFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart, u. s. N.
Commodore John Downea, U. s. N
Stephen Cambreleng, esq, New York.
A. o. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Trcasur!
Department.
Rev. Septmus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
John C. Ryes, esq, Washington, d. @.
John Boyle, esq,
James Hobap, esq,
Charles Q. Handy, esq, Purscr U. s. Navy.
John De Bree, esq, I"
R. R. Waldron, esq,
April 9--tf
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FREDERICK WHITE SULPHUR SPRING,

FREDERICK WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
Il situated six miles cast Of Winchester, Va,
and one mile and half from Stephenson's depot,
on the Winchester and Potomac rairoad-are now
open for the reception Of company.
This water is inferior to none in the State, as it
holds in solution suphureted hydrogen, iodine, and
magnesa, imparting tone to the system, and acting
as powerful Alternative as numerous visitors can
testify, having been visited for the last fifty years,
and, had it not been for its contracted accommodate
tons, must have been among the first watering
places in the Union. For the last five years, the
improvements have been increased so as to accom-
mediate between two and three hundred vsiters.
The proprietor has endeavored to put this water
ing place on footing with the most fashionable and
comfortable places Of the Sort in plain style, and
will use every exertion in his power to make his
visiters comfortable.
1t is easy Of access for all the Atlantic cities. Per-
sons leaving Baltimore in the morning will
rive at the depot at o'clock the day, where
coach will be in readiness to take them Immediately
to the springs.
The proprietor feels thankful for the encourage
ment he has received from the public, and will use
every exertion to merit continuance of it, by ma
king those comfortable who may give him CALL
BRANCH JORDAN, Proprietor
Persons wishing TO visit this watering. place are
referred to my former visiters:
Elk. President Tyler, Gen. r. Jones, J. C. Rives.
Chief Justice fancy, Mr.. J. N. Bonaparte, Rev.
]. A. Collins, Reverdy Johnson, Rev. Charles c..
Austin Baltimore.
Judge Nicholas, Richmond.
Messrs. A. M. Patton, J. ]. Chew, Fredcricks
burg.
Mr. John Cooper Col. @. B. Cooke, Mr., ----
Southgate, Norfolk, Va.
Jos B. Skinner, Edenton, N. G.
Hon. VIM. b. Calhoun Massachusetts.
Richard w. Barton, Virginia.
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PROPOSALS for carrying the mails of the Uni
i ted States from the 22d day of November
lS45, TO the 30th Of June, l847, inclusive, on
the following route in South Carolina, will be
received at the contract Office Of the Post Office De-
parment, in the city of Warrington, until O'Clock,
p m Of the 9Th day Of October, l845, TO be deci
ded by the LIST day Of November,) in the manner
and time hereinafter specified, viz:
No. 1927. From Charleston, by Rantowle's, Adj
ams's Run, Jacksonborough, Ashapoo Ferry, Blue
hatchie, and Grahamssille TO Savannah, Georgia,
l24 miles and back, daily, in two-horse coaches
from the 18th of October to the 18th of june and in
sukes or 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 tri-weekly service will be consid-
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.
The following is the form of a guarantee which
should be illed-the first blank with the of the
guarantor the second with that Of the bidder. and
the third and fourth with the beginning and term-
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 $500 be
accepted by the Postmaster-G General, - shall en-
ter into obligation prior to the first day Of Janu-
airy next, with good and sufficient surcties, to per-
form the service proposed.
"Dated -."
The following may be used as a form for the bid,
,chere change from The advertisement Is contemplated
by The bidder:
~ for we, as the case may bel hereby propose to
carry the mail on No. 1927, from Charleston to
Savannah, agreeaby 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, the last annual adj
vertisement. Nalis'e'
The bid should be sent under seal, addressed to
the First Assistant Postmaster General, with mail
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 9 o'clock, p. m.
Contracts 10 be executed before the LIST day of
january next.
Postmaster General.
Post Office Department, 29,h August, l6l5.
II nfOQ0ct
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CHEsTERriELD CO., Va.
rVHOMPSON 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 lenrn
whether he still lives. Any information concerning
the said Thompson M Blount, directed to me at the
Coal Mine post Office, Chesterfield county, Va, will
be thankfully received.
ELIJAH BRUMMELL.
Editors Of newspapers generally, and particularly
at the South, will do an act Of humanity by giving
the above ono or two insertions.
Aug. 2l--law6w
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good dining-room servant. None
w need apply unless well recommended A
slsye would be preferred. Apply at this Office.
July Aft
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CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL
PHIA.

CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL
PHIA
(tARPETINGS, floor furniture, silk and carriage
~ oil cloths, mattings, and window shades
House-keepers ''attention!"
100 pieces Brussels and Wilton carpetings
500 do super three ply imperial and ingram
do
1000 do medium and fine ingram do
500 do venjtian 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 manila and iute mats
500 Wilton, Brussels and tuffed hearth rugs
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;, Is and 90 north Second
street. up STAIRS five per cent advance for cash or
city acceptances, with interest added
J. SIDNEY JONES.
Jan. 99---Iv ~
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To MAIL CONTRACTORS, PosrMAs-


i TIERS, and all other persons having business
with the Post Office Department. The undersigned
having been for several years employed in the ac-
counting branch of the Post Office Department, is
intimately acquainted with the operations Of that
department, and well qualified to attend to any in
terest connected Herewith. He offers his services
as agent and attorney to contractors, postmasers,
and all others to whose business his experience may
be valuable. All affairs intrusted 10 him, whether
relating to past or current, contemplated transac-
tons with the department. shall be attended to as
promptly and efficiently as could be done by the
parties themselves if on the spot. Bidders for the
southern and western mairoutes, to be declared on
the LIST of October next, will find it to their advan-
tage transmit their papers to him for preparation.
They, and all others who may employ him, shall
constantly be advised Of all matters affecting their
interests II collections are az any TING required TO
delay. Communications must be postpaid.
FlTZHUGH COYLE.
Hon. Elisha Whttlesey Garfield, Ohio, late Aud
itor Of the Post Office Department
M. st. Clair Clarke, Washington, late Auditor OF
the Post Office Department.
John Marion, esq, Chief Clerk Of Post Office
Department, Washington
Hon VIM. Cranch, Chief Justice Of u s. circuit
court, ID. c., Washington.
WIN. w. Seaton, esq, Mayor of Washington.
Aug S--2aw2m
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~ Mp on OREGON; b the Exploring Eye
- ANt .vmn-nr;ce al o,,ts A few copcs for sale
July %. n " -
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P. s. Copies Of the prospectus, containing full
exposition Of the course of instruction and system
Of discipline, with numerous testimonials, may be
obtained on application, by letter or otherwise TO
the subscriber.
EDWIN ARNOLD, A. NJ, d. C. L.,
Aug. 2-w6t Principal.
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RKFERENCEl

Rev. VIM. T. Sprole, Hon. J. Y Mason, ColonelS
Burche, VIM. s. Derrick, Silas Fl. Hill, LAWS III.
Machen, VIM. Dundas, Daniel Gold, John 3 Nee
han. John P. Inele, James Adams, and John UNI
derwood, esqs. Aug l9-5taw2w-
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Postmaster General.
Post Office Department, 29th August, 1916. h
August 29-lawt23Oct. ..
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-07-29

IL BURNT DISTRICT.-It is astonisb
eng now soon a calamity, however fearful.
geases 10 interest commercial gentlemen.
coniiagration, We observed more than ono
merchant, ON business intent, who had cho-
sen a part OF Broad street as the nearest romtc
lor ms destination. pass up the mass of ruin
and devastation without ever dircctina ~
eyes to the smouldering property. or the bnsy
crowd engaged in removing it. but with his
whole thoughts concentrated inwardly. bc
passed on needless OF all but the speculation
ON which he was meditating.
Workmen are actively engaged in bringing
order out of confusion, and they are most in9o
z dustrious in their occupation. In Broadway
a singular feature presents itself. The co1I'
III the cellar of one of the houses late adioin3
inf Waverly House, has ignitcd, and the giow-
ing furnace, we might almost say the yTo,ma
Nesuvius sends out a torrent of flame that NE
tracts the attention of every passer by. We
do not hear oi any further recovery of holi.s
~. !. Com. Ad0. Of Iiursduy.
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II EOFFS TONIC AND ANTT-DYSPEP.
HP TIC FILLS This Medicine has been
known 10 :hc public for The last twenty years, and
has obtained considerable celebrity as u remedy hr
Dyspepsia. Experience has shown these Pills 10
hc the best family Medicine that can I've used
They operate gently NJ n pufgarivc. producing nci-
ihcr sickness nor debility. They can be used nj, al
times by persons of all ages, without regard 10 diet.
drink, or exposure To vet and cold.
AS an Ant billions medicine. every person using
them will snon become satisfied of The snperior
efficacy. There hns been ISSUED a pamphlet 90
he had of the Agents. IN which is SET forth more
fully The nature and operation Of tic medicine, To-
gelher with sumo Of tho diseases in which il is
most applicable.
The prnprielors have been compelled 10 a tier The
form OF ihc wrappers enclosing heir Pills. OWING
Ia The many countcrieiis that havc been distributed.
All persons purchasing are rcIucsicd To he we'll
satisfied they are genuine. Fur sale by PRYOR g.
PAUL. Druggists, Wheeling, Va. General Agents
for The PropncluIs. ia %