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In another part of to-day's paper, we publish an
article which we copy from the Washington Union,
headed "The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS progress and its
policy" lis an interesting and satisfactory state
ment of the principles and policy by which Presi-
dent Polk is guided IN administering the affairs OF
the general government The sentiments and doc
trnes Of the democratic party, as avowed at Balti-
more in May, le44 and at the polls last fall will be
fairly carried out; and the administration will no
doubt enjoy the confidence and support Of the peo-
pie and Congress Of the United States, and COM
mand the respect and admiration of all persons and
powers who can or will divest themselves Of preju-
dice in Judging of the 'Young Hickory" Of Ten
nessee, and his able constitutional advisers.
Juniaia (Pa.) Times.
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A MEXICAN HARDWARE HOUSE-Jus
IL opened, between 10Th and 18th streets, Penn
sylvania avenue. The cheapest store in the coun-
try!
100 kegs best quality new cut nails, at ~ cents
per pound
Wilson's kaughphy mills, IS cents; such as other
stores sell at 62t cents
Best quality sad.irons, wrought handles, only S
A great variety of hollow ware, at one-half the
Hinges Of all descriptions and styles, at least Is
20 per cent. cheaper than be bought elsewhere
Screws at the manufacturers prices
Sprigs, lacks, and brads, uncommonly cheap
Also a splendid assortment of American and inn
ported cutlery, cheaper and better than any this
side of the Atlantic; with great profasion Of
Files, panerons, chsels chains, steelyards, scales
Axes, drawing knives, hatchets hammers
Vices, patent balances, bells
Sand-paper, glue, sauce-pans, tea-kettles
Pumps, lead pipe, tin, curry-combs, brushes
Sleeves, saws, SCISSORS, raz0rs
Spades, shovels trowels enamelled ware
Thnmblatches, augers, pincers, rules, bits, screw
drivers
Hat-hooks and pins, patent latches, catches
Blind and sash fastenings, faucets, molasses-gaes
Knobs, axle-puleys, bolts, picks, forks
Foot-scrapers, woven wire, dividers
Candle-sticks, lamps, locks Of all descriptions
Whips, rat-traps, &C., &C., at New England
prices.
Carpenters and cabinet-makers supplied with ma
terals at reduced prices. A liberal discount made
to those buying to sell again.
WOODWARD e. KING.
N. B. We shall receive, via packets, from Boston,
next week, the most splendid assortment of mortise
and rim locks ever in this part Of the country.
Also beautiful assortment Of American cutlery,
warranted superior to any other mandatory and
at prices which cannot be beaten in this part Of the
United States.
Aug. 2--3t Wa X.
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CLOSING OUT CLOTHING, WITHOUT
~ REGARD TO COST.-To make room for
my fall stock being determined to close out my
summer stock of clothing, without regard to the
cost, ] offer, viz:
Marseilles vests from so cents to 81 SO, handsome
style
Tweed conts, 90 SO, and upwards
Summer coats, rs cents, and upwards
Summer pantaloons, rs cents and upwards
Silk vests, 81, and upwards
With large and handsome assortment Of
Fine cloth dress and ffock coats
French AMI English cashmere pantaloons
Silk and satin vests, fine shirts, collars
Handkerchiefs, scarfs, socks gloves, &c.
Which will sell equally low, for cash. Call
and for yourselves, and save nearly one-half at
VIM. MARSHALL'S
Auction and commission store, Penn. av,
July 31--eo9t between 9th and 10th SITS.
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CoURT MARITAL ON BOARD THE NORTH CARO-
LINA.-We understand that the naval court martial
upon the trial Of Captain p F. Voorhees,, of which
Commodore Downes is president, and which ad
journed at Washington the 14th ult., has been d.
rec,ed by the revising authority to re-assemble at
New York, on board the North Carolina, yesterday,
the 5h of August, for further action in refer
ence to the above Commodore Downes, the
president of the court, and b. F. Haett, esq, judge
advocate, arrived yesterday morning from Boston, to
attend the re-assembling of the court.
[.Nsr York Morning .Nscs Of august 6.
IPWe understand the court is convened for the
purpose of reconsiderng its sentence in the case Of
Captain Voorhees,
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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT OF THE
il COLUMBIAN COLLEGE d. C-In this

DREPARAIORf DEPARTMENT OF THE
i COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, d. Gin this
school, pupils are fitted for admtance to the coli
lege classes, or for other objects. Students who are
unprepared for entering particular class, may hero
pursue the requisite studies; while those who are
not designed for a profession can select such
branches us will suit their objects in life.
Mr. Thomas w. Tobey---a gentleman who is
amply qualified, having passed through collegiate
course, and been engaged for several years in tho
business of instruction---will have charge of the
school, His whole tine and energies will be devo-
ted to its interests and it is hoped it will thus be
rendered worthy Of extensive patronage.
This school will be under the constant superin-
tendence of the faculty Of the college.
sHARGEs PER QUARTER.
Reading, writing, and elementary arithmet ~ 90
Arithmetic, geography, English grammar, ge-
ography Of the heavens, ancient and mod
Natural philosophy, chemistry, algebra, ge-
ometry, surveying, bookkeeping, and COM
Ll aH'' s@d Greek classic. 10 9 GO GO
Pupils who board and have room in the
college building will be charged for libra
ry, room, bed, and furniture, per quarter S 90
Table, lights, and servant, per week. 2 25
At less expensive table, where tea and cof-
fee are excluded, per week SO
instruction will be given in French and German,
without additional expense, TO those who study tho
languages
There are three vacations in the school-four
weeks in August, one at Christmas, and the first
week in May.
The next session will commence on Monday,
September LIST.
Is=Bis payable in advance.
July 30---eod4w
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REMAINS OF DANIEL BooNE.--The Frankfort
(Ky.) Common wealth says the remains of Daniel
Boone and wife were brought to Frankfort on the
23d ut, under the care Of Colonel VIM. Boone, OF
Shelby county, the Oldest surviving nephew of the
deceased, and Messrs. Thomas L. Crttenden and
Philip Swigert, of Frankfort. These gentlemen
visited Missouri as a committee for that purpose,
being charged by the Frankfort Cemetery Company
with the patriotic duty of removing to the land Of
their early vicssudes and trials the remains Of the
noble and fearless pioneers.
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r. AND FOR SALE.--A small tract Of land be.
IL longing to the heirs of the late Basil Loveess,
containing about 206 acres, more or less, lying in
Washington county, ID. c., on the Rockville and
Washington turnpike, about five miles from the
city, will be sold at private sale reasonable terms.
This land is well watered and well wooded, is in a
healthy neghborhood, and has been for many years
much admired by travellers for its beautiful situ-
alton and good water. II lies between the lands Of
Capt. Carbery and Francis 2. Blair, esq, running
back TO Rock creek. Persons wishing TO purchase,
would do well to call and examine this valuable
property before they buy elsewhere.
Mr.. John Burroughs, who lives on the place, will
BENoNI LoVELESS.
Aup. T-Iaw6w+
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NEW BOOKS AT FRANCK TAYLoR'S-
In No. 16. The Wandering Jew.
A Chance Medley Of Light Matter, by L. G.
Grattan.
No. IS. Harper's Pictorial Bible.
The Travels of Marco Polo, greatly enlarged from
manuscripts recently published by the French So
ciety of Geodesy, with copous notes, &C., by Hugh
Murray, F. R. s. E.
Aug. 7
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GEORGE THoMPsoN.--It is said that this celebra-
ted orator, who has recently been in office in the
East Indies, who has lately advocated reform in
the corn laws at home, and who is so well known
in this country, is about to revisit the United States.
We hope the men Of property and standing" in
State and Washington streets, will not mob him, as
they did once before, even though he should touch
upon the exciting subject of abolition. Let him
speak, and then him in the way of free dis
cussion Boston Times.
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Washington, February 10, lS45.
CABINET AND CHAIR WARERooM,

PENN. AVENUE, DOORS WEST OF Al STREET.
las. WILLIAMS keeps constantly on hand a
d good assortment of furniture, cane and Windsor
chairs, china, glass, and crockery-ware. He will
sell low for cash; receive monthly payments-for
all sums under 800, from one to six months; over
800, from one TO nine months.
N. B. Hand-ra for SALE Old furniture taken in
exchange for new. Furniture and chairs repaired
and repainted.
Aug, 7-lw3w
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yXTARREN GREEN BoARDING-SCHOOL
wv Warrenton, Fauquier county, Virginia.
vacancy has occurred in this institution, in the de-
partment Of modern languages. Those wishing the
situation will address the principal without delay,
the next school-lerin will commence the first
Monday in September.
X. M. SMITH, Principal
I5-Parents and others wishing information in
regard to this school will be furnished with cata-
logue by addressing as above.
Aug 7-2awtlSept
Nat. INTEL
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De- Young Hickory Cuban adjourned
meeting Of this club will be held tomorrow (Fri-
day. night, at o'clock, in the hall Of the Franklin
Engine-house. As this will probably be the last
meeting of the club, full meeting is desired.
JAS. w. SHEAHAN, Secretary.
AupiIst
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FEMALE EDUCATION.

MYTH the intention of aiding in the education
wv OF younger sisters, Miss Rosa M. MOUSSE
proposes opening small and select boarding school
at the Highlands, the late residence Of her father,
Major 9. J. Nourse, situated on the heights above
Georgetown, and three miles from the city of WASH
ington. The position is remarkably healthy, con-
venent and easy Of access and the house large and
commodioos. The young ladies' will be furnished
with the means Of attending church in Georgetown,
ana WIZ be considered in every respect as members
Of the family.
The school will open on the LIST OF October and
as the number will be limited il will be necessary
that all applications be made as soon as possible.
Should references be required, the highest will be
given to persons In the District Of Columbia and
most Of the States, rrD,,s
Payable quarterly in Advance
Board including bedding, washing, &C.;
complete course Of tuition in English and
French, useful and ornamental needle
work. ..per annum. $25O w
Erira-per quarter
Spanish. ...................... w
German. .................... w
Italian .....--.-....-..... w
drawing. ........... .................,- w
Music on the piano, harp, and guitar, each. is O0
No extra charge for the use of a large and well
Each young lady must be provided with silver
cup fork, table and tea spoon and half dozen nap
kins.
Direct to Miss Rosa M. Nourse, Washington, d.
c., care of Major c. ]. Nourse.
From Mrs. Madison TO Miss Rosa M. .Notrse
MY DEAR Rosa: have derived so much satisac-
ton from the numation OF your plan of educating
your younger sisters, with few additional compan-
ions, the Highlands, SO long known TO me as the
residence Of your family, that cannot but express
to you my qualification, as well in regard TO your
sisters as to those of your friends who shall avail
themselves Of the high and honorable devotion Of
your time and talents to the duties of education
know how efficiently you will be aided in the
intellectual and domestic departments; and you are
aware how highly | value home education when
SO sustained. With every wish for the success of
your establishment, and every sanction which my
judgment can confer,
lam, very affectionately, yours,
D. P. MADISON.
Washington, February 10, 1916.
From the Rector Of ST. Johns Church, Georgetown,
DC.
In reference to the above, it gives pleasure to
say, that if parents wish for their children faithful
guardian, an accomplished teacher, kind friend,
and beautiful example in manners and in life, |
know of none whom would more highly recon-
mend than Miss Rosa M. Nourse.
ALEXANDER SIIIRAS.
February 10, 1845. cp2m
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We search after three thngs--honor riches, and
repose. He who lives retired from the world, gains
honor he who is contented with what he has, is
rich he who despises the world, and does not oc-
cupy himself with ii, will find repose.
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MOST SPLENDID +!
$4,000 !-25, 900 !--Sl5,00O!!!
GRAND ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,

Class A, for l845.
To be drawn in Alexandria, ID. c., on Saturday,
9th Of September, l845.
10 number lottery--l3 drawn ballots.
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OFFICE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U. s.,
August 7, 1885.
To the Editors ofthe Union:


GENTLEMEN: notice in your paper of last even
ing article headed Operation of the new post
Office law" giving an approximate estimate" OF
services performed for the government by the Post
Office Department for IL months, of $685. 800.
Under the new law, the Postmaster General is re-
qued 'to cause accounts TO be kept of the postage
that ,coud be chageabie at the rates prescribed in
this act upon all matter passing free through The mail
sAnd the sums thus chargeabe shall be paid TO the
Post Office Department from the contingent funds of
the two houses of Congress-" &c. See section 6,
1t will, of cturse, be the duty of the Clerk Of the
House of Representatives, in making up the est.
mates for the next fiscal year. TO estimate, as nearly
as possible, the sum that will be necessary to meet
the demand Of the Post Office Department upon the
contingent fund of the House.
In view of this duty, have already made rough
estimate and as allthe information upon the subject
seems to be interesting suboin it; promising that
this estimate will, in my opinion, fall much below
the reality.
estimate the length of,he next session of Con-
gress at 200 days.
Documents Of which extra numbers are always
ordered to be printed, taking the usual extra num-
Der, and the documents of the last session as the
guide for weight, and the postage VIII amount o mt
| 10 SlI, 078 90
Average for miscellaneous documents 4,l60 90
| Postage on documents of which no ex-
| ira number is ordered 3,OO0 w
| Bound journals, executive documents,
and reports Of committees, sent to
| members, under the Clerks frank,
| after the close of the session 1888 %
Letter postage of members, averaging,
! as sent and received, six letters per
! day for each member, at 10 cents
| each 2I,l20 w
Speeches ranked by members 5000 W
| All postage for and on account of the
House of Representatives, during
| the time Cor. ress is not in session 5000 90
Total estimate for one year S57,066 %
| am, very respectfully, yours,
b. B. FRENCH,
Clerk Ho. Reps
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DISSOLUTION OF CoPARTNERSHlP.
r To c. KING, by mutual consent, have this
y day dissolved copartnership. All accounts
against the firm will be settled by G. King, who
has bought out the concern and will continue in the
business. All persons having accounts with the
firm will call and settle them as soon as possible.
Our customers will accept our warmest thanks
for their liberal patronage.
1T & c. KING.
July 29--tf
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Orders for tickets and shares and certificates Of
packages in the above splendid lottery will receive
the most prompt attention, and official account Of
the drawing will be sent Immediately after it is over
to all who order from u.s. Address
J. G. GREGORY & CO., Managers,
Washington City, d. G.
July 29-2aw6wd&cpif
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By II. Green, Aucfioneer.

By II. Green, .Aucfioneer.
A GOOD SADDLE-HORSE, AND TWO
IL WAGONS AT AUCTION.-On Saturday,
the 9th instant, shall offer for sale, opposite the
Centre Markethouse, at 9 o'clock a. NJ
A good saddle horse, sound and gentle
/ new two-horse wagon, well made
l market wagon
Terms cash. A. GREEN,
August 6--3t Auctioneer.
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From the Baltimore American, Aug. Z.


The official paper the Washington Union speaking Of
the OF the troops OF the United states
nsties that step "A compact concluded Tor The admission
Of Texas State Of the Union says the paper ABOVE
named sis as binding ratified reay yet IN both cases
the legislation OF Congress be required LOT the eN1
sion Of our re- venue system. compact raIhed by me
United States and Texas gives rights to the latter over the
former and supernduces corelatye duties-among the
cleares OF which the right TO protect against tha na
sion which would threaten the existence OF me
Besides Texas has the most solemn form, authorized
and our aid against INVASION and the occupancy
by troops hut she has made no such request
laws The compact OF annexation Is CON
cluded and binding in good faith, and law upon boh
parties compact gives TO Texas the light oil protee
ton against she has invoked the exercise OF that
right"
The process of annexation itself has been somewhat
anomalous II would doubtless have been better II Con
gress special provision for the defence oil Texas
in the event Of the acceptance OF the annexation reso
tons nasmuch there abundant for appre
bending hostes the part OF Mexico But because that
duty was egected does not follow that the President
should neglect his The compact Of annexation has now
the force law and the requisition Of the constitution
which binds Executive TO that the laws faithfully
administered his warrant for securing this law OF
| nexation its full force and validity.
the Of Great Britain TO defeat annexation
which gave aspect entirely to that question: had been
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Approved, June 90 1916 $3.50,
One more remark, and we have done, at present,
with the article of the National lntelligencer. II
concludes by casting dark, vague, and unjust sus'
picon over the military movement of Col. kearney.
II speaks of "destnation not altogether pacifc;'
and again, second time, Of "a real destination not
yet divulged." These the dark suspicious of a
jealous mind Docs not the Intelligencer know that
its SLY nsinuaon has fact whatever to justify it:
The EDITORS mind is sado,cedby his imagination. The
excursion of Col Kearney's force among the Indian
tribes is moi ne,c thing. 1t is sort Of annual visit
which was fully explained in the "Union" some
two months ago.
But enough to-day with our wing neghbor
We turn from the barren moor to the 'fair
mountann--from this mornings National lnteli'
gencer to the manly and patriotic article from the
"Batmore American Mark the contrast
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We continue the transations from the French
Courier in New York, upon the transactions in
Mexico:
The New York herald., 1845-01-31
News for EurOpe.

The new steam ship Cambria, very strong and
sea-worthy steamer, will leave Boston tomorrow
afternoon for Halifax and Liverpool.
Her letter bags will close in this city at Adams
& Co.'s. in Wall street, and the Post Office, at 81
O'Clock this afternoon.
-Four or five thousand Evening Heralds, contain.
ing the latest intelligence that may arrive from any
part of this continent before two o'clock this after
noon, will be published at half past 2.
These papers, in wrappera, can be obtained at
the desk at that hour at two cents per copy
The New York herald., 1845-01-31
City Intelligence.

Police Office, Jan. 30.-ANorHxR BABY-Bishop
Hughes has been blessed with another chiI-this time
hae boy but is yet infant he has delivered him.
self OF by Transferring to the Commissioners OF the
Aims House. he doesn't like nurse his children him.
self disapproyes of bottle process About seven
10. evening the door be the Bishops dence
was rang vol nily of the servants gong to
the door chubby little urchin in basket up quail,
which qne frightened her from her propriety she
ever look the basket and child to the Bishop, who
quite saisied seeing ticket in the blsket with the
Tame cf John Holland thereon. Only few days ago,
female infant lett at the Bishops door, which he
at once transferred to the commissioners. Where do all
these children from, and how does it happen that
they are lefs at the Bishops door
MILLING THE GLAzE-A small sized rogue named John
Hungerford broke pane Of glsss in the window Of the
store Of Simpson Wilson. No 10 Chatham street. and
stole three silver watches worth $25 He was detected
the watches were found in his possession.
A New NJ. PA few days since of the officers Of
lost his pocket book containing about ao and
psns hsar ne O. r Mi
OF his neighbors informed him that his puppy dog
had picked up Pocket-book containing that sum Of
money, and trotted home with it in his mouth The off,
does not know whether pay the award to the puppy
or the MASTER or to keep it himself.
TAK,ro APpx.-Gsorge Green arrested, and com:
mtted for stealing from Geo. Patterson one length OF
stove pipe, worth twenty five cents.
GRoss CoNDucr.-A man, named Garrit florence, was
arrested and held to bail for reckless and gross conduct
having while driving horse the corner of Frank
lin srset and Broadway, highly respectable
lady, who was crossing the street at the tina florence
had Embarrassed his horse, and whipping him for
some subHornness, when he broke from him, ard ran
over the lady.
BURGLAR AND RECEIVER ARREsrEp-Oficera Relyea
and Cocefar last night arrested negro named Groves,
on charge breaking open the auction store Of Mr. u-
grah3m l23 Fulton street few nj hts since and stealing
about $500 worth Of property. man, named John Nc
Brierty was also arrested charge Of receiving and
purchasing portion Of the property knowing to be
olen aMcBrerty keeps junk shop in Cross street.
ABsrRAcTING SHrP's WArcH.-A woman named
Jane Barnes was arrested and committed for stealipg
watch worth $40 from the schooner New Yorker, lying
At the foot of James slip, East river.
COrOncr's Ohice-JAN. 80 -ARREsr IN THE Como.
NER's OFrIcE-Ab u:4 o'clock, Joseph Gnlick ent red
the Coroners Office, and seizing Mr. Richard White re-
his prisoner and that unless he appeared beore the
Court OF Revision he would lodge him in the lowest dun
geon of the Eldrdge street jail Mr. White exhibited his
grey hair and protested that he the age and
was not liable 10 do military duty Mr.. Gulick was
cessvey polite and kind and pleasing little banter
occurred between him and the Deputy Coroner. who
finally politely showed him the dosr, and Mr.. bowed
himself out
The New York herald., 1845-01-31
Amuscments.

PAIMo's OPERA HousE.-The Ethiopian troupe
at this establishment acquitted themselves admira-
bly, last evening They are, without exception tho most
chaste harmonious, and scientific corps ever embodied
together in this city There ladies and gentle
men well trained together their performances tes6ed
last evening. The house most beautifully attended
and the frequent encores they received proved ut once
that they had received the favor Of their patrons Now
all thst would wish spend pleasant evening we would
advise by oil means to 40 there tonight
The New York herald., 1845-01-31
New York. Friday, january II, Is45.
WEEKLY PICTORIAL HERALD.
Members of Congress Settling
Debate.
PROmEMADERS IN BROADWAY.

The Illustrated Herald OF this week will con-
tam spirited and excellent engraving, represent
ing the late highly interesting duel, in which two
honorable members of Congress were concerned /;
also, view of an ingenious mode of enabling
pedestrians TO encounter successfully the horrors
and difficulties OF the mud in Broadway, and
other streets of the city Price 81 cents.