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Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-06
SCHOOL BOOKS. D Parents, Guardians and Teachers of

Alabama and MIssIssippI.
 FTNHE undersigned would respectfully call yoHr 1 fenlon 10 the following list of School Bnoks, universally adopted and highly recommended by all who are interested in the cause of education:
 Alabama Series of Rsadas-No l. The Primary Primer, new edition; No 2, The Chd's Reader new edition; No 3. Exercises in Reading, new edi- tion; No l. Porter's Rhetorical Reader, new edi. tion; Webster's Elementary Speler; MeIrcal Sto- ries in Chemistry and Philosophy; Olney's Geogra- phy and Atlas; Olney's Introduction to Geography The Book of Commerce; Watts Improvement o the Mind; Bullion's English Grammer; RnIhon's Greek Grammer; Olmstead's Natural Philosophy f; Comstock's Natural Philosophy; Comstock's Chem is,ry; Comstock's Physiology; Preston's Book Keeping; The Scholars Companion; The Scholar s Compan,on; The Scholars Reference Book; WeD- ster's School Dictionary; Abercrombie's Moral Feelings; Goodrich's Ecclesiastical History; Lin- coIn's Botany. Burrett's Geography of the Heav ems; Aexander's Evidences of Christianity; Stones s Rhetorical Speaker; Hodges Logic; Willaid's His tory of U. $. 8 vo; WiIlard's History of U. s.. abrdged; Willard's Universal History; Parley's Natural Theology; Bible; Newman's Rhetorc Newman's Political Economy; Buffers Analogy; Kame's Elements of Criticism; Davies' first Les sons in Arithmetic; Davies Arithmetic; Davies Key to Arithmetic; Davies Algebra; Davies Key 10 Algebra; Davies' Elementary Geometry; Dawes Bourdon's Algebra; Davles' Legendre's Geometry; Davies Surveying; Davies Anal, ,tica Geometry; i;
 
 Davies Shades and Shadows; Anthon's Latin Les- sons; Anthon's Latin Prose Composition; Anthons Latin Prosody; Anthon's Cicero; Anthon's Cesar 1; Anthon's Sallust; Antbon's Horace; Anthon's Greek Lessons; Anthon's Greek Prose Composition; Am thon's Greek Prosody; Anthon's Jacobs Greek Reading; Anthons Greek Grammar Anthon's Die tionary of Antiquities Anthons Classical Diction- ary Andrews and Stoddard's Latin Grammar; An, drews' Question to Latin Grammar; Andrews First Lessons in Latin; Andrews Latin Reader; An drews Viri Rone; Andrews SalIast; Andrews La tin Exercises; Andrews Key to Latin Exercises; Donnegans Greek Lexican; Greek Testament; Ainsworth's Latin Dctionaryi Cooper's Virgil; Homeri Ias; French Guide; Bomar's Leviznc's French Grammar Vie de George Washington Re- cuell Dranlatique; Recreatons, Ins, at Emusantes; Adventures of Telemaque; Boyer's French Dicon- ary The Young Choir; The School Singer; Bur rows' Pianofore Primer; Meinete's Instructor; Hunten's Instructor.
 l have also constantly on hand R large and well selected stock of Blank Books and Stationary; Law, Medical, Theological and Miscellaneous Books and will fill all orders with promptnes, at very low pri ces. At 29 Dauphin street. opposie hs large Green Hat. (octlS 2l9cmo) s. w. ALLEN. .
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OFFICE OF THE MERCHANTS INs. Co. }
 M.L;lD lod N..a.s.ha. 1914

A T meeting ofthe Board of Directors, the fol- "A lowing resolution unanimously adopted, viz.
 That this office, for the purpose of giving to it's customers advantages similar those offered by the Mutual Insurance plan, will grant to all partes doing business at their office, from this date, coMmIs. SION OF TEN PER CENT. the amount of premi- paid by them. and that this commission shall be allowed on all Cotton policies now open
 noy23 THOS. w. Mccoy, Secretary.
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MOBILE AND MONTGOMERY REGULAR
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ts FJfsGgo Aa The and splendid double tc-Jets5l=-zrA,S Sgine steamer SAM DALE, F. NJ. s.s onson master w i'll leave forNJoHt- gomery e,ely WEDNESDAY at o'clock PM. and arrive Friday morning. Lea'e Montgomery every FRIDAY at o'clock PM, and arrive in Mobile Monday morning. For freight passage, having superior accommoda ions, apply on board or to
 dec3 CAMPBELL, OWEN &'CO. Agents.
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CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES-At whole. V sale and retail, consisting of TEAS-Ponchong, Hyson. Young Hyson, Inpe- rial and Gunpowter WINES-Blackburn's Madeira and other brands. Sicily, London Particular, Pale and Brown Sherry, old Port in wood and bottle, Cham pagne in quarts and pints, Claret Tn whole and half casks and bottles, etc IIQUORS-Choice brands Irish and Scotch Whskey, Swan Gin, old Jamaica Rum, etc FRESHNESS Cordias, Smeeimeats in great variety
 PICKLES-Underwood' of all kinds SPICES-Whole and ground FRUlT-Rasins in whole, half and quarter box es, Malaga Grapes, Figs, Prunes. Filberls. English Walnuts, etc OAT MEAL-Buckwbeat Flour, Pearl Barley Crackers and Biscuit PROVISIONS-Fulton Market Beef. Pork and Hams, Western sugar cured Hams, Beef Tongues. etc
 SPERM OIL and Candles SOAP, &c-Cogaie's Brown, Yellow and Fancy Pearl Starch in small and large boxes DEMIJCHNS of all sizes LONDON PORTER and Scotch Ale in pints and quarts
 BRO0MS, Brushes of all kinds, Fails and Tubs SUGARS-Crashed, Powdered and Clarified OILS-D Lynchy's best Florence, Marseilles do CHEESE, Butter, Cranberries FlSH-Mackere m whole, half and querier bar rels and kits, Salmon, smoked and in kits Together with many other articles m the line, all of which is offered for sale hy
 JOHN O'REILIY & CO, declS north east corner Conti and Water. sts
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NEW GOODT--WATCHES JEWELRY, " NHOUSE.KEL,PLN(I ARICLES. ETC-

NEW GOODT--WATCHES. JEWELRY, " MOUNTAINEERING ARIICLES, ETC. have just returned from New Ydk after selecting a new and excellent assortment of he above articles | of the hest and latest fashions, ,uch as fine Gold Watches of every style; Gold Foh Guard and Vest Chains; Bracelets; Necklaces; Breaches, Rings, with Oriental, Topaz, Amithyst Garnet, Opal, Torquoise, Gold, Stone, Cameo and Pearl selts, all of the real stone; Gold Pencils aud Pens; Lockets ThImbles; Miniature Cases; Key.; Spectacles; Sill yer Tea Sets; Hair Clasps; Spoons Forks; Cups; Plumbers; Ladels; Gravy Spoons; Fruit and Desert Knives; Marrow Spoons; Solar Lamps; Fine Plat ed Castors; CandleslIcks; Sall Stands Shutters and Trays; Walters in sets; Iapaned Walters, A rich article; Military Goods, consisting of every thing an offer wishes to equip himself with; Whale Bene, Maaca, Hickory, Patridge, Ebony and Span- ish Wood Canes, with and without gold and silver mountngs; Fine Accordsns, from 10 to 20 keys; Flutes from to keys; Fine Double Barrel Grus, Damascus and twist, warranted to be real and the best assortment m this city Revolving Pistols; Percussion Caps, Walkers and T. B's. best; many other fancy articles too numerous to mention, and will be sold at fair and moderate profit. My friends and the public will please accept my thanks for the liberal patronage heretofore extended 10 me; and l shall endeavour to merit it.
 JAMES COMING,
 No. l2 Dauphn street, helow Water st.
 N. B.-Clocks and Watches repaired and war ran,ed. Chronometers rated. Cash or trade given for old gold and silver. nov1S
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EXCHANGE HOTEL.

EXCHANGE PLACE, BALTIMORE. HNHE subscriber respectfully announces to his IL friends and the public, that he has purchased Mir. ERASTUS COLEMAN'S interest, and be- comes sole lessee of the above establishment.
 The Hotel is located convenient to all the PRIN- CIPAL STEAMBOAT LANDINGS and RAIL- ROAD DEPOTS, and offers every inducement for comfort. The rooms are large and airy, apd fur nished in style surpassed by any similar eslab- shment in tine URited States.
 From the experience the Proprietor has mad in the management of FIRST RATE HOTEL, he faters himself that every department of the estab- shment will be conducted in style to please those who may favor him with call.
 dec14 n124u JOHN WEST.
 Hardware and ship ChandIery. PuNHE subscribers give notice that by virtue O. a U deed of conveyance and trust, executed by the late John Bartlett, Jr, deceased for certain and purposes therein mentioned and duly recorded the office of the Clerk ot the County Court of Mobile county they will for the present, continue the bus ness of the said Bartlett. on Commerce and Front streets, and they invite the of said estaO lishmenl to purchase as heretofore, their supplies during the present season.
 Mir. ARCHIBALD WHITNEY is their agent and is fully authorised collect and receipt for all moneys due for goods, and merchandise, upon the books of sald Bartlett. MOSES WAKING. .
 decl2 l0Kmo s. w. ALLEN.
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MoBlLE AND GREENE COUNTY REGULAR

WEEKLY PACKET
 Hsees~ Ia The passenger steamer DALLAS, S{ti5}sdigeS Thomas Adams, master. will leave szsss ssEEts.:s5 :5sz Mobile every WEDNESDAY eve- s n,ns ?! onchck. anu HtrVe at thes' Ferry on fhklphl morning. Leaving Chies' Ferry every FflDff al II AM, Fnchr's same day al l2 frie same day at PM., WIthers' on SATURDAY al AM, Csnfy's same day al l2 NJ, Demopolis on SUNDAY at AM, Moscow 10 AM, Beokley's Landing al l2 M.. James and TompkIns' about 5 M., Gays PM, Tuscahoma , PM. Will arrive in Mobile on MONDAY morning.
 Her accolnmodal ions of superior order, with splendid cabin and ladies' cabin, furnished with bed steads 1.-the hItst and approved style.
 she is also provided with a superior fire eng ne and bose ol freight or passage, apple on hosr4 ur
 an4 To CA MPBEIL, OWEN & co.
 pf- The Marengo Patriot, Sumter county W hig. Greensboro Beacon and Eutaw Wing will please copy the above for two months and forward their ac count 10 Us for payment. C. o. & CO
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COPARTNERSHlP- undersigned have O formed Ceparlnership and will continue the Commission and Factorage Business in the city of Mobile, under the sty and firm of HORTON & CLOCK. All business entrusted 10 us will be promptly attended to. GUSTAVUS HORTON,
 myl7 l4Stf D. CLOCK.
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OFFICE FIREMEN's INSURANCE Co.,, }

OFFICE FIREMEN's INSURANCE Co.,,
 Mobile. November 23d, lS44. { VTSHE following Resolution was this day adopted .l by the Directors of this institution:
 That this office with the view ci placing its cus- toners on equality with those doing business with the Mutual Isurance Offices, will, from this date. al low all persons doing business al this office COM. MISSION OF TEN PER CENT the amount of al preaIums paid by them, and shall extend all Co- ton policies now open.
 noy25 JAS. T. FRANKLIN, Secretary.
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NOTICE-The subscribers having purchased the ' well known Drug establishment of Mir. George F. Marlow, will continue the business in all it's branches, at the old stand, south eas, corner of Dauphin and Watersheds.
 Mobile, July lst, 1844. BLAIR & co.
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OFFICE ALA. LIFE lEs. AND TRUST Co.
 AIob,ie November 18th, lS44. YNHE following Resolution was this day adopted l by the Trustees of this institution:
 That on and ailer ths date this company will re- turn TEN PER CENT upon all premiums for insur ance and that this will be allowed all open Cotton policies now running, from the commence ment of the season.
 noy27 246tf N. O.J TISDALF., Secretary.
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FOR MDNTGOMERY-We eekly Packet.
 s fsfzhSo ss The fine passenger steamer NEW t.1l9sslz7k,NWO ORLD, J. Bryan master. will fsass.zss.f run regular weekly packet throughout lhe for ihe above and all inierne- diate landings. leaving Mobile every SATURDAY ng at o'clock, and Montgomery every MON- DAY morning at 10 o'clock.
 For freight or passage, apply on board oc2S
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CoPARTNERSHIP NOTICE-On the Ist Q Q
 V May next, GEORGE R. CLAYTON, of Coum- bus, Mississippi, becomes partner in the house of P. T. HARRIS & Co.,. Of this city. The Commits sion Business wil from that day, be conducted un. der the firm of HARRIS, CLAYTON & Co. ap29Ky
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FOR COLUMBUS AND ABERDEEN.

FOR COLUMBUS AND ABERDEEN.
 rs S~ifsssG E. The steamer MINERVA, Capt. I5JJtsNA q. Burgess, will run regularly r,szE2ss during Ihe season the above and all intermediate poris For freight passage apply on board or to ABERT x PRENTICE,
 nov26 Comme rce-st. WEEKLY PACKET FOR GAINESVILLE.
 6Sas"~- h The steamboat NEW ERA, J. w.
 kEs61tsftiES les mpser, will ply during the pre- ssssNizxsz3R sent season, regular weekly pack ct between Mobile and Gainesville leaving Mobile every SATURDAY EVENING, at , o'clock
 For freight passage, having superior accommo- datons, apply on hoard or to
 nov29 MOSES WARiNG, Agent, SS Front-st.
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NO MONOPOLY

NO MONOFULF.
 ID E G R U 5 HI E & M A R $ HI, BUTCHERS, MOBILE JN.aRABT,
 STALLS B AND 35. CHIPS, Steamtosts and Families supplied on the S most reasonable terms.-Clubs, Families, Par. ties and others supplied with Game of all kinds, and the best Meats the market affords at the shortest sotice. nov9Ky
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-06

OFFICE MOBILE INSURANCE CoMPANY,2
 Mobile, November 25, lS44. A T A MEETING of the Board oi Directors thus LA day, the following resolution unanimously adopted:
 Resoired That from and after the 23d instant, d commission of ten per cent will be allowed on all premiums paid to this company, and that this resol- ton shall be applicable to all cotton policies now open. [nov26KmoJ TH0S. s. KING, Sec'y.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-06

NEW-xOBg PACKETS Aas, A-lz siIJ Line GfE4 TgNBE FOLLOWING VESSELS BL TIT FOR . ibe liade vii hereafter compose his line, via: Ship MARY FRAMES, A Hubbard, master. Bark VERNON.
 Bark REFORM.
 Rrg SELMA. NJ. Smith master
 Bng LINDEN. r. W Williams. master. Btig SARAH BROWN. J. M. Norton master Brig MOBILE.
 Rris WETUMPKA, J. Fowler, master. Brig ALABAMA, Dudley, master The above vessels have handsome accommodations for passengers and will sail punciualiy as ad,e ertis- ed. All freight consi igned to the Agent in Mobile, or to STBRGES & CHAIRMAN, the Agents in New York, will be forwarded AS directed free of charge for commission
 JOHN c. RYAN, Agent, deel1 No IS St Ncbae,-street.
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II AW NO1ICE-JoHN T. TAYLOR and E. n. A BULLOCK have formed a partnership in the Practice of the Law under the name and style of TAYLOR & BULLOCK.
 They will practice in all the Courts of Mobile county, and wi! aitend regularly the Circuit and County Courts of Washington, Clarke, Monroe Conecuh and Baldwin.
 Otiice-On east side of Royal street, four doors north of Dauphin street. dec6 5gmo IT AW NOTICE-JoBS W WOODWARD and Tao A MAS WOODWARD have associated in the prac- lice of the Law, and will practice in the Courts of Law and Equity in the following counties, viz:- Macon, Russell, Lafayette, Ran iolph, Tallapoosa Benton and Talladega; also, in the Sspreme Court al Tuscaloosa.
 6c- Office at TaIladega Ala. dec9Ky N AW NOTICE-J. ". LESESNE will prac- AI iice Law m the counties of Mobile, Baldwin, Washington, Clarke and Monroe, and attend regu- arly the sessions of the Circuit Courts held in those counties.
 Messrs. CAMPBELL and CHANDLER will attend to the issuing of wits for during my present ab- sence on the Circuit. nov7 229tn J. w. LESESNE. S1fA TIERCES Rice, in store and for sale by ] ~ Ls27 HUMPHREYS, WALSH & co.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-06

MOBILE & MONTGOMfRY wEEKLYPAcKET. E1aslzSVR. BuIIard master, will run during rSsEsSsssts s s-s the regular weekly packet, leaving Mobile every SATURDAY, at 5 o'clock PM, and Montgomery every MONDAY, at 10 o'clock AM.
 For freight or passage apply on board or to
 ort30 MOSES WAKING, Agent.
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THE UNDERSIGNED having disposed of his Il stock of Drugs, Medicines, &c., to Messrse Blair & Co.,. takes this opportunity ot returning his thanks to friends and the public, for their lib eral patrt ge, and would solicit continuation of that pa,ro tge for his successors Messrs. Blair & Co., i,l5 l7Scmo GEO. F. NARROW. ~ RTNERSHIP-THoMAs ANDERSON, of O Marengo county, and $. II. N DicKsoE, of Mobile, have associated themselves together in lhe Cotton Factorage and Commission Business, under the firm of ANDERsoE < DICKSON. All business entrusted to their care, by their friends and the pub lie, will receive due attention. Office at No. 69 Commerce st. THOS. ANDERSON,
 noy3OKmo s. H. N. N..DICkSON. HNHE Subscribers having formed Copartnership \ for the transaction o a Factorage and Commis- sIon Business in the city of Mobile, under the style and 6rm of WALKER HOLMES, would respect fully solicit the patronage of their friends and the public generally. ROBT. L. WALKER, myS0 l5+Ky co&cp BURWELL HOLMES.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-06
CHEAP VARIETY STORE,

No. 62 Commerce seee. MI R ISRAEL LEAVITT most respectfully inc WI forms the citizens of Mobile and vicinity, that he has removed from Water street to 62 Commerce street, where can be tound Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes. Hats. Hardware, and general furnish ing store, which would be too numerous to mention. He advises all in want of goods to call and examine before purchasing elsewhere. He has large lot o f Fannes and l2 Blankets, which he will sell very cheap: The highest price paid for dry COW hides.
 nov26 245Mmo
 M OTICE-ln consequence of the death of Mir. " CH. DRUM, the partnership heretofore exist ing under :he st, le ofCH. DRUlN & .LECE SINE, was dissolved on the 1st October.
 The name of the firm will be used in liquidation only by ihe surviving partner, who will continue the same Commission Business in his own name.
 decls J. LECESNE. CNUFF-Maccoboy in bottles and jars; Scotch C in bottles and bIadders, fresh lot just received and for sale at wholesale and retail at the Planters Drug Store.
 BLAIR $ CO, Sign of the Blue Morter,
 dec27 south eas, corner Dauphin and Water.sts. 1S BBLS old Monongahela Whiskey, 10 Loxes 1O manufactured Tobacco, 8 half chests superior Black Tea, half chests Old Hyson Tea, received per ship Susan E. Howell and for sale by
 dec27 WHITAKER & SAMPSON. IRISH POTATOES & SCOTCH HEARINGS. 1 800 hampers Irish Potatoes
 hO kits Scotch Herrings:-landing from ship DumfrIesshlre from Belfast and for sale by
 dee23 JAMES MAGEE & co. 66 Comme rec st D USsET AND KIP BROGANS-A large and lU extensive assortment of Oak and Hein ,ock TarRed Brogans, Jersey make, on hand and for sale | at greatly reduced prices by
 dec27 LATON 6 CO.,, 42 Water.st. TYR 00II SEGARS, lmperials, Trabucos, SOSOOO Prncipes of Cometa, Rapidsz l and other brands, landing from brig Galveston. dss22 Fer sale by C. LEBARON.
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HARRISON'S SPECIFIC OINTMENT.- \ For the cure of White Swellings and other ts:: mors, ulcers, sore legs, old and fresh wounds, spran and bruises, swellings and inflammation, scald head sore breasts ol woman, rheumatic pains, eruptions, chiblains, whitlues, bes, corns, and external dis eases generally. It is for sale by
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-06

The universal verdict of those who have had ooca- sion to or administer these Lozenges establishes their inlability as care for worms. For sale b, all the principal Druggists in Mobile, at New York prices, and on enquiry will be fuund in all the towns and ,iiagss in the stae-for sale by
 HAVILAND, CLARKE & O. Mobile.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-06

CLASSIFICATION of Steamboats hy the In O surance Companies nt Mobile:--
 FIRST GLASS.
 Montgomery New World Dallas l.owndes Eliza New Era
 Carolina James Hewitt Sam Dale Marengo
 SECOND GLASS.
 Gen. Harrison John Duncan Factor Belle Poulle Queen of the South Marquette
 Viola Alabama
 Noxubee Bourbon
 Ruby Minerva
 Victoria. Mobile Insurance Company,
 THoMAS $ KING, Secretary. Firemeh's lnsulnnce Company,
 J. r. FRANKLIN, Secretary. Merchants Insurance Company,
 THOMAS W. MCCOY, Secretary. Alal Life lns. and Trust Co, nov26 N. 0. j. TISDALE, Secretary. Agency Of the Protection Insurance Com pary of Hartford, Conn. in Mobile A COMMISSION often per ce'a will be allowed "A on all premiums paId to this office on polices issued on and alter this day. Fire, River and Marine risks will be taken at tho lowest customary rates of premium, and persons doing business with this company can rely q prompt settlement of any claim Tor loss they may osses that may occur without the delay of referring the clalm to the office in Hartford. nos25 JOHN c. RYAN, Agent, IS St. Michael-s st.
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P. B. TYLOR

ABCITONEER--No. 4, Hagan's Buildings.
 CoNTI sTREET-MOB1LE. U Respectfully teuder of his services to hIs former patrons and the pubic for he sale of STocKs, RIAL ESTATE, DAMAGED COTToN, FURNITURE, &c.. with assurance of giving prompt attention any bus ines eonhded to his care nov4 22Stf
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-06

PICkENSvIILE WEEKLY PACKET. he iYsSaaa,S h. The seame, CAROLINA, Peter tc-1k.lz=z4, Carroll master will run as a regular Es4s packet the ensuing between MobiIe and PIckens,iIIe; leaving Mobile every WEDNESDAY evening al 6 o'clock PM.
 For freight passage apply on board or 10
 ocl28 NJ. WAKING.
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JAMES COMING,
PLANTATION FOR SALE.

N. B.-Clocks and Watches repaired and war ran,ed Chronometers rated. Cash or trade given for old gold and silver. nov18
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nNIONS-i00 bbls Silver Skin, in fine order NJ in store and for sale by JOHN PHILLIPS,
 dec17 corner of Cont and Watersheds
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ID UTTERED 6rkns Orange county, landing ID and for sale low from the wharf hy
 dec27 E.C. CENTR & co.
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WARE .Ss CHEsB ROUGH,
 GROCERY MERCHANTS, No. 4 Commerce-street, Mobile, Alabama. Edward M. Ware, Aaron c. Chesbrough, i3 21f
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HOFFEE, Onions and Potatoes, landing from V ship Nile and for sale low from the wharf by
 dsc27 J.H. RIVERS & co
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ALD SCHIEDAM GIN-In stone jugs, packed O in eases containing one dozen each, for sale by dec27 ROBERT $. BUNKER,
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-06-21

ITEMS OF News. The Annual commence.
ment Of Mount St. Mary's College, at En-
mittsburgh, is to lake place on the 25th inst
The New York Express states that the L.
S. Revenue Cutie? Spencer, has been ordered
to sea with sealed instructions-G coree w
Matscll has been chosen Chief of Police for tke
city of New Y0t!..-The death of Stephen
II, Lutkins, Esq, for Is years magistrate and
useful citizen, is announced in the Jersey City
Advertiser.-&sov. Marcy, Secretary of War,
accompanied by Major General Wool, left Al
bany on Tuesday to inspect the U. S. Arny at
Springfeld-Forty dwelling houses ard
a Court house in place of the one recently de-
stroyed by fire, are now in course Of erection
in Carlisle. The celebrated Comedian. Mr..
Strickland, died on the evening Of the 18th at
Lambeth, in TIE 47th year of his age.-P
T. Scruggs, a Methodist preacher Of standing,
is nominated for Congress in the Tenth District
of Tennessee Col. R NJ. johnson presided
at a meeting 1T Washington day Or two ago
in relation to the death Of Gen. jackson, at
which resolutions of respect to the snemory, OF
the deceased, were adopted. Morris
has been ordered out to make explorations en-
the line Of the Illinois and Michigan Canal,
with reference to the subject Of national ship
canal.-Rev. Jason Whitman has resigned
the pastoral charge of the Second Unitarian
Society, Of Portland, Maine--Tha receipts
of the New York Custom House last weel.
were S346,S!5. This exceeds the receipts o.
the same week last year by s4S,47l.