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BIZ the President ofthe United States.

By the President ofthe United States.
TN PURSUANCE of law, /, JAMES X. Polk,
i President Of the United States of America, do
hereby declare and make known that public sale
will be held at the land office at ILWAUKEE, in
the Territory of Wisconsin, commencing on Thurs
day, the eighteenth day fSepember for the dis
posa Of the aforementioned lots of public land stu
ate north Of the base line and east Of the meridian,
to wit:
Lots numbered three, FIVE, and six, of section
thrty-two, in township seven, of range twenty-five,
which being an even-numbered section lying within
the five mile limits of the grant for the Milwaukee
canal and reserved to be disposed of for the benefit
of the United States by the act Of June 49, 1885, ent-
tied can act to grant quantity of land to the Ter
ritory Of Wisconsin, for the purpose of aiding in
opening canal to connect the waters of Lake Mich
gan with those of Rock river" is not therefore SUBJ
ject to be sold at less minimum price than two
dollars and fifty cents per acre.
Also, the west half Of the northwest quarter OF
section nine, in township eight, of range fifteen
The sale will be kept open no longer than is found
necessary to offer the lands.
Given under my hand at the city of Washington,
this 18th day of June, ammo Domini one thousand
eight hundred and forty-fve.
JAMES X. POLK.
BY the President
JAMES SHIELDS,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
June 1S-lawtf
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NOTICE.

NOTICE..
To mail contractors, applicants for The appointment
Posfnasfers, &c., &c.
TINE undersigned having been associated WIN
Il the General Post Office Department ior NOR q
than twenty years, and being perfectly familiar wiz
its details Of business, now offers his services 70 sI
OF his old friends the contractors as may be dlsp9s
to patronize him, to transact any business VIM
they may have from time to time with the oeIalr
ment, and on such terms as will not fail TO pew
ceptable to them. A letter to him at any time, Nv
paid, will be promptly attended to.
To applicants for the appointment OF pcs'mssAWss
he will, upon the remission of fee Of
postage paid that their petitions recommends
tons are received and on file at the department ol
not, give them due notice thereof, and also gyeI
ention to their interests until the decision o. ~
Postmaster General is made, and then notify ny y.
of the result, be it favorable or adverse. II mus
certainly no small satisfaction, after the trouble
procuring such testimonials, to be assured thalmy
have been duly received and brought to the neus
of the appointing power. To such as may a%
him in this particular branch of his agency, nc 0"'
not fail to give entire satisfaction.
The undersigned will also attend to any claims
other business which may be intrusted to ms uj
and supervision, before any Of the departments
the general government.
Address THOMAS B. ADDISON.
Washington City,
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By the President of the United STATES.

By the President Of the United States.
TN pursuance Of law, l, JAMES X. POLK,
Il President Of the United States of America, do
hereby declare and make known that public sales
will be held at the aforementioned land Offices, in
the State of MISSOURI, at the periods hereinafter
designated, to wit:
At the land Office at SPRINGFIELD, commen-
cling on Monday, the twenty-ifth day of August
next for the disposal of the public lands within the
following townships, to witt
North Of the base line, aud ,cest of the h pr;neipal
meridian
Township twenty-nine Of range fourteen
Township thirty-four Of range nineteen.
Township twenty-four Of range twenty.
Township thirty-two of ranges twenty-one and
twenty-four.
Townships thirty-three and thirty.four of range
twenty-five.
Townships thirty, thirty-one, and thirty-two, Of
range thirty-two.
Fractional townships thirty, thirty-one, and thir-
ty-two, of range thirty-three
At the land Office at FAYETTE, commencing on
Monday, the first day Of September next, for the
disposal of the public lands within the following
townships, to witt
North Of the base line, and ,cesi Of the Vh principal
meridian.
Townships sixty-ave and sixty-six of range four
cen,
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1T1o cLAIMANTs.--FRANcIs A. DICKINs

VI w 81 hhNSio N. DlOhlIvAo
i continues to undertake the agency Of claims be-
fore Congress, and other branches Of the govern
fnent, including commissioners under treaties, and
the various public Offices. He will attend to pre-
enpton and other land claims, the procuring of pat
ents for public lands, and the confirmation by Con-
gross of grants and claims 10 land; claims for prop
erty lost in taken for the service Of the United
States; property destroyed by the Indians, or while
in the possession of the United States; invalid revo-
lutionary, navy, widows and halfpay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services whether for com
mutation, halfpay, or bounty lands--as well those
against the State Of Virginia as the United States
ali claims growing out of contracts with the govern
ment; 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:
CT Van Ness, late Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Penipotentiary Of the United States in
SPAN associated; and any claim sent to either
OF them will receive their united and prompt aten-
ton.
Mr. F. A. Dickins is known to most of those
who, eve been in Congress within the last few
years, or who have occupied any public station at
Wash,rg ton.
His .ffice is on street, Sd door east Of the
Treasury Department.
All letters must be postpaid.
May l5-ly
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EASES HOARHoUND CANDY.-W.
Fischer, the authorized agent, has Just received
fresh supply of the above inimitable candy for re-
lievng coughs, colds, hoarseness, &c. &C., which
will be sold at the manufacturers prices discount
of one-third by wholesale. For the genuine arti-
apply at Stationers Hall.
June 3
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=. hlNGMAN q Gu
Washington, Dec. Is, 1914.
REFERENCES.
Hon. George Evans, Maine.
Shepard Cary, do.
F" Levi Woodbury., New Hampshire.
" Daniel Webster, Boston.
Chas. w. Cartwright, esq, do.
Messrs. GosIer& Co. do.
Hon. c. p Van Ness, collector, New YORK..
Z" Edward Curtis, do
/" Aaron Ward, do
VIM. A. Moseley, do
James B. Murray, esq.,, do
Hon. James Buchanan, Pennsylvania.
" Walter Forward, Pittsburg, do.
Judge Campbell, Philadelphia, Pa.
Calvin Blythe, collector, do. do.
Jas. Hoy, jr., esq, postmaster, do. do.
J. R. Tyson, esq, do do.
Henry M. Watts, esq, U. s. Dist. Attorney n
Commodore Stewart, New jersey.
Hon. VIM. Cost johnson, Maryland,
y. Collins Lee, esq, U. s. Dist. Atty, Balfmo,.
Hon. Hugh A. Garland, Petersburg, Virginia.
!" |. E. Holmes, Charleston, South Carolna.
Richard Yeadon, esq, do. do
Hon. Ephraim II. Foster, Tennessee.
Dixon HI. Lewis, Alabama.
Il. Clinch, Georgia.
Thos. B. King, do.
Alexander Barrow, Louisiana
Samuel Houston, Texas.
Gen. M. B. Lamar, do.
Gen. Memucan Hunt, do.
Hon. D. G. Burnett, do.
Jonas Butler, esq, do.
Frost Thorn, ESQ.,, do.
Jan 81
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military or other purposes, will be excluded from

military or other purposes, will be excluded from
sale.
The sales will each be kept open for two weeks,
unless the lands are sooner disposed OF and no
longer and no private entries of lands in the town
ships 80 offered will be admitted until after the ex-
piration Of the two weeks.
Given under my hand at the city of Washington,
this ninth day of May, ammo Domni one thousand
eight hundred and foriy-fye.
JAMES X. POLK.
BY the President:
JAS. SHIELDS,
Commissioners of the General Land Office.
Notice to presumption claimants.
Every person entitled 10 the right Of presumption
to any lands within the limits of the townships above
enumerated is required to establish the same to the
satisfaction of the register and receiver of the proper
land Office and make payment therefor, as soon as
practicable er seeing this notice. and before the day
appointed for the commencement of the public sale
Of the township above designated embracing the
tract caimed otherwise such claim will be forfeited
JAS. SHIELDS,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
May l0--lawtf
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OOk HERE.--Persons suffering from OO~
IL coughs, DC, can be supplied with
Pcase's Hoarhound Candy,
Browns Boneset, ,rs,
McCulley's Sirup of May Apple ana W.
Cherry,
Swaynes Sirup of Wild Cherry,
Jayne's Tonic Expectorant,
Covert's Balm of Life,
Thompson's Life-preserver,
Wistar's Cough Lozenges,
Sherman's Cough Lozenges,
Peters's Cough Lozenges, ro
by calling on C. II. james,
corner Of 14th and strees
Where may also be found full and generrs .,c
sortment of Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery, mi,
Articles, Brushes, Combs, &c; all which WIZ
sold low for cash, or to punctual customers
Dec. IL
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DRoFEssoR JoHNsoN's COAL DoCU
Il MENT.--A few copies for sale by
jane F.TAYLoR.
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JAMES PRENTICE,
. CHARLES S. WALLACE,
.dttoney, Counsellor at Laac, and Solici

in Chancery,
Will continue to practise in the several courts OF
the District Of Columbia, investigate titles prepare
legal Instruments and attend to all business apper
tanning to his profession.
May
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SIGN OF THE LARGE BLACK BOOT is
- removed next door to Mr. James Wlsms's
Cabinet Warerooms, two doors from Al street. on
pennsylvania avenue. We offer large assortment
OF boots and shoes suitable for the season. at prices to
suit the times.
w. MANN,
Sign of the LARGE BLACK BOOT,
pennsylvania avenue, two doors from ~ street.
April
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Notice to pre-emption claimants.

Notice to presumption claimants.
Every person entitled to the right of presumption
to any lands within the limits Of the townships and
parts of townships above enumerated, is required ia
establish the same to the satisfaction of the register
and receiver of the proper land office, and make
payment therefor, practicable after seeing ih
notice, and before the day appointed for the com
mencement of the public sale Of the township EN-
bracing the tract claimed, (above designated) other
wise such claim will be forfeited.
JAS. SHIELDS,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Nav 10--Iawtf
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Notice to pre-emDfion claimants.
Every person entitled to the right of pre-empton
to any lands within the limits of the townships
above enumerated, is required to establish the same
to the satisfaction of the register and receiver OF
the proper land Office, and make payment therefor,
practicable after seeing this notice. and before
the day appointed for the commencement of the
public sale of the township embracing the trac,
claimed, (above designated) otherwise such claim
will be forfeited.
JAS. SHIELDS,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
May l0-lawtf
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DR. DYOTT'S SIXTEEN STANDARDS.
II Il. w. Dyott, Nj. ID. sole proprietor

i 1h. QUITS StAlEEN SIANDARDS.-
II I. w. Dyott, Nj. d. sole proprietor.
DIR. Dyott's ambitious pill. .............. 25
Mahy's renowned plaster cloth. /. .25, SO and 81 OC
Robertsons somachic elixir of health. 49,. l Sc
Robertsons vegetable nervous cordial. 49,. l Sc
Godbold's vegetable balm of life. -. ....... 1 OC
Robertson's govt and rheumatic drops. ..... 2 OC
Vicker's embrocation, for rheumatism, &C.. 25
Tssotts govt and rheumatic drops. .. 9 OC
DR.. Dyott's vegetable purgative compound. :. l OC
DIR. Dyotps vegetable tonic bitters .... | OC
Robertsons mountaineering lozenges. 80. SC
Robertson's patent stomachic bitters. ...... l OC
DIR. Dyott's circassian eye water. ...... q
DR.. Dyott's infallible toothache drops. ...... rs
DIR. Dyott's patent itch ointment. ..... SO
vicker's letter ointment. .............. 37I
Dyot's family medicine chests No. L.. 90 O0
contain regulated supply ofthe No. g.. 40 90
above articles, with directions No. g.. go 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 ia subject to- tits for these.
and for these only, that hold ourselves accounta-
BILE for the performance of that for which they are
set forth.
T.w. DYoTT SONS.
For further particulars, see Dyotts Oracle Of
Health, copies of which can be had gratis by ap-
plying at the Office, No. 1872 North Second street,
Philadelphia, 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 llth and Penn. avenue,
Washington city, also for sale by the most princi.
pal druggists.
June
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BIOGRAPHY OF OREGON AND GA, =,
VI FORNIA, and Of the other territories on 4
Northwest coast; with a new and beautiful mp "
those countries by Robert Greenhow. a.,
just published, and this day received for s%s'
Mayer f. TAiLo~
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Notice to presumption claimants.

Every person entitled to the right Of pre- emptior
to any lands within the limits of the townships
above enumerated is required to establish the same
to the satisfaction of the register and receiver Of thu
proper land Office, and make payment therefor, a
practicable ater seeing this notice, and befor,
the day appointed for the commencement Of the pub
lie sale of the township embracing the tract claimed
(above designatedD otherwise such claim will b.
forfeited.
JAS. SHIELDS,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
May l0--lawtf
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1NHE SMUGGLER, novel-by @. p. r
J. James. Price IS cents.
june 20 FTAfLok.
The New York herald., 1845-01-25

tFrom the United Brokers' Annual Circular dated Dec
81, Is4tl
viii be found that the tsta import into this port dn
ring tue present year has amounted to 49 900 bales be-
ing decrease Of 65 sD bales compared with sst year
bur exceeding that OF ls4l by Is6, 90 ) bales.
Tho export from this port ints to 50 Q01 bales
against II 900 bales Ia s43, and rs $50 bales ls4l
The stock In liverpool declared this day s TAO $50
isa2
The total deliveries for homs consumption from the
ports OF the United Kingdom l6 $50 bales being an
average weekly delivery Of ~ 0 bales against 2o 75o
arrive with greater accuracy at the actual
OF the prsseut efmats be made of the stock
now held hv spnners, which is generally supposed
less by 30 600 bales than 3ls scember ls.3 this
amount therefore, must be added to the apparent weekly
consumption
Prices OF the middting I'D fair qualities Of Am erican
are now Brazil III Egyptian 2td and Surat lld
H. below the quotations in February when the market
was at its highest point aud from which with short
intervals the decline has been progressive until within
the last three weeks. when there rally OF "a to I'd
perlb On compari,on with the quota the close
Of 1919 the above qualities will found IA TO Id per
lb below that period.
LIVERPOOL Corror MARKET or is44 In ad iition ia the
Information previously given we annex the following
from the Circular OF highly respectable house en- gagged
in the Cotton trade at this port.
10 January the sales OF Cotton of vast magnitude
averaging weekly upwards OF 5000 bales and of this
amount specuators took than half II was the
supposed confirmation OF shortness n the coming supoIv
qnence 20 an sivance upon prces-which had already
risen hty osat from the lowest-ef an additional
II per 10 The month Of February 4fer the week rmi-
nNns on the Sd, when the sales $40 bales,
week previously kuown) was much loss animated than
January but the receipts the American having
by the aiyce fallen of bales from the correspond
lag period Of the preceding year. holders still felt great
The New York herald., 1845-01-25
NEW YORK HERALD.
PICTORIAL HERALD.
Splendid Number!
THE CHASE OF THE CHIVALRY | /
PRINTERS IN PHI!
The Herald Press Room.

The Weekly Herald, to be issued this morning,
will be an exceedingly rich number. 1t will con-
tain beautiful engraving Of the Press Room in
this establishment, as it is seen every day in the
year, with four double cylinder presses and the
steam engine in motion, with all the men and boys
at work.
Another engraving will represent the scene Of
the late duel at Hoboken, between two eminent
printers and militia officers of this city.
The third engraving will represent the chase Of
he chivalry, through Maryland, by the police,
when they were securing the country for a chance
to get a crack at each other. Price only Ct cents.
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Thaatricals, &cs


Ole Bull performed at the Philharmonic socistys Con
cert, Philadelphia, ON wednesday evening The pspers
state that his performances were Of their Usual excel
ence and Miss Barry received several rapurous encors
rentaman amateur with hne voice. made his first sp
pesrauce successfully The managers Of the society have
ssd 10 OLE Bull beautifully embossed and chased
vs,e FOR having volunteered his services the occasion
~ cssses gave his farewell concert in Philadelphia
Last evening sM
"oId Heads and Young Hearts" has been brought out
with great success at both houses in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Booth has come out with spicy card against Mr.
Burton, the manager Of the Arch street Theatre Phia
dolphin. Nt.
Mrs~Yernap recently ofthe Park Theatre, In this city,
made - = sace before New Orleans audience
on the ian rS4 Mrs Maaprop, In sheridan's stsr
ling comedy OF ,hv<. Rivals" hM
Mr. booth arrived h New Orleans the 18th instant
and commenced his ensagement at the American Thea
tire the l4,h supportsd by Mr. and Mrs. Walsck, and
the other menber of the company at this popular estah
lishmsnt ~ahHafE
Mrs. Booth IL engaged at tho Baltimore Museum.
The Swiss Bellringers made their appearance In s.
vannsh on the goth inst, af.t vga 8fpfH H 81.
The New York herald., 1845-01-25

NEws FROM MBxIco.-The Crusoe, Chase, ar.
rived yesterday from Tampico, with advioes to the
9Th instant.
There is nothing decisive by her. Tampco had
declared against Santa Anna No later intelligence
from the Capital is received Every thing was in
doubt and confusion.
All Interested in the fate Of Mexico are now
anxious for later advices
The New York herald., 1845-01-25

AFFARs IN CANADA.-The Provincial Parliament
were engaged on the 18th inst in debate relative
to the payment Of losses incurred by the inhabitants
Of Canada, during the rebellion. The question
seems to be whether the Home or Colonial Go.
vernment shall "foot the bills"
The New York herald., 1845-01-25

The GALE LAST NIoHr.-There was quite gale
Of wind last night from the southeast 1t was ac-
companied by torrents Of rain. All vessels on the
coast at the time must have felt it severely. We
hope none of them were in dangerous situations
when il came on.
The New York herald., 1845-01-25

vneINIA U. 8. sENArE.-It is not yet decided
when Senator from Virginia shall be elected.
The two branches, ono whig and the other loco
foco, seem to be trying to stave each other off
This election is an important one, as it settles
which party is to have the majority in the United
States Senate.
The New York herald., 1845-01-25

LAuNcH-The Sectional Floating Dry Dock
Company yesterday launched new section OF
their dock, OF 1000 tons lifting capacity.
The New York herald., 1845-01-25
The Enaliah NcWs.

The Cambria has at last arrived, and removed a
great deal OF anxiety which was beginning to be
felt respecting her. We give, usual, very full,
comprehensive and careful abstract of the highly
interesting intelligence which this steamer has
brought TO US from the other side of the Atlantic.
We have not space to enter on any review OF the
news. It is, however, gratifying to the CONNER
cial community, and will have favorable effect
upon our markets. We can only refer our readers
to the ample rssxne which we give. where they will
find all the important details Of the news under
their appropriate heads.
The TEXAS MEETING LAST NIsnT.-We have only
room this morning to refer to the ample and graphic
report Of the extraordinary meeting at Tammany
Hall last night 1t is quite evident that flame has
been kinded on this Texas question which nothing
can quench. The way in which Governor Wright
was handled is very significant.
The New York herald., 1845-01-25

:, Fresh HALrBur.-The schooner VIM Wallace,
forty halibut She has been absent just week and hsa
had pretty tough time Of IT, She has lost q cable sad
snchor There sre we eleven other vessels
out-GteSesstsr Telegraph
The New York herald., 1845-01-25

THK SPoLs AT WAsHIN0ToN-ln ripping up the
apportionment of the spoils dealt out by Congress
to different newspaper establishments in Washing
ton, cur correspondent seems to think that Bail
and Rves have had more than their share. We
don't think 90. We know, from long experience,
that newspaper at Washington can't live a day
without the drippiDgs frem Congress, and while
the members of Congress are plucking the public
goose, we really cannot see why the various news
papers thsre should not have an equal chance.
What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the
gander. +.
The New York herald., 1845-01-25

BURNS ANMvERsARy The natives OF Scotland
and the admirers Of Robert Barns hold their meet
in this evening At Tammany Hall. instead Of al
TIE usual place Of meeting, in consequence Of the
death Of Mr.. Freeman, landlord Of the Blue Bon.
net House.