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JAMES BUCHANAN,
Secretary of State.
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner of Patents.
S. BARTON,
DR.. POWELL AND DIR. DIoSSY,
ocuLrsrs AND opnrHALMrc SURGEONS,

26l Broadtoay corner Of Warren street, Neto York,
rONFlNE their practice to diseases of the eye,
~ operations upon that organ and its appendages,
and to all imperfections of vision. Testimonials
from the most eminent medical men of Europe and
America. Reference to patients that have been per-
fectly cured of amaurosis, cataract, ophthalmia,
nebue, or specks on the eye, strabsmus, or squirt
ing, &c. Artificial eyes inserted without any pain
of operation, that cannot be distinguished from the
natural
SPECTAcLEs.-Advice as to the kind of glasses
suitable to particular defects. Persons residing at
a distance can receive advice and medicines by de-
scrbng their case under the following heads
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COLUMBIA HOUSE,
Chestnut street, between 9th and 7th streets,
AprI pufA

Chestnut street, between 9th and 7th streets,
PHILADELPHIA.
ME subscribers respectfully inform their friends
l. and the travelling public, that they have taken
the above house, formerly known as the Marshall
House,) and have made extensive alterations and
improvements in its interior, having spared no ex-
pense to render it of the most pleasant and FASH
onable houses in the city. The parlors are numer-
GUS, the chambers large and well arranged and the
furniture entirely new Its ocaonis in the most CEN
trail part of the city, near to all the places Of public
amusement and convenient to the depots of the
Southern Western, and Northern routes.
The tables will be supplied with all the delicacies
OF the season. The wines Of the choicest Brands
and have been carefully selected.
The proprietors hope, by their personal attention
and experience in the business, to give satisfaction
to those who may favor them with their patronage.
BAGLEY, MACKENZIE, e. co.
James Bagey, (ate of Joness Hotel.)
Henry c. Mackenzie, Formerly of the Washing
ton House.)
Peter l.. Ferguson.
July 5, l645-dlm
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BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES, ALEXANDRIA.

n.
MI RS. MARY L. ELIASoN will omen board
lVl ing and day school, at her residence, on the
corner of Prince and ST. Asaph Streets on MONDAY.
the 9th of September next, for the instruction of
limited number of young ladies' in the several
branches Of thorough English and French educa.
ton.
The English department will be conducted by q
lady who was formerly teacher in the Albany
Female Academy, and has been for several years
teaching in the family of Mrs. Eliason.
Great pains will be taken TO teach well the prin
ciples Of science, the application Of which win re-
quire diigent study on The part of the pupil and il
order TO accomplish fully this important object
teachers of the highest qualifications will be provided
for each department. The French teacher will re
side in the family, and the pupils will be taught ia
speak accurately, as well to read and write the
French language.
To those young ladies whose parents desire il, 9
course of instruction will be given i'm Latin as the
foundation Of modern languages.
The government will be parental, and conducted
on Christian principles. Alexandria is admirably
located for institution Of this kind, being retired
and healthy, combining the advantages Of town and
country. Members Of Congress- who have daughters
to educate will find this institution convenient fol
that purpose, as steamboats, ply hourly between
Alexandria and Washington city.
The scholastic year will be divided into two SEES
sions, OF twenty-five weeks each, commencing on
the 9th of September, and the 9Th of February.
TERMS.
For board and tuition in English nd French, per
session, payable in advance Si25
Day scholars in English and Latin : 20
Day scholars in French lS
Music and drawing at professors charges, and no
other extra charges will be made.
Each young lady must be provided with silver
cup and fork.
As the number of pupils is limited to thirty, it il
requested that application for admission be made
Immediately, either by letter, or personally, to Mrs
Eliason, at her residence in Alexandria.
REFERENCES.
Right Rev. William Meade, Wildwood, Va.
Rev. Charles B. Dana, Alexandra, ID. C.
Rev. DR.. Sparrow, Theological Seminary of Vir
ginia.
Rev. George A. Smith, Principal of the Fairfax
Institute.
Henry Daingerfeld, esq.,, do.
Louis A. Cazenove, ESQ.,, do.
Hon. J. Mclean, Judge of the Supreme Court
United States, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Chas. M Thruston, esq, Cumberland, Md.
Hon. Thomas II. Benton, st. Louis, Mo.
Thomas ID. Mutter, M. D., Philadelphia, Penn
Hon. Edward Stanly, Washington, North Caro-
lima.
Gen. Roger Jones, Washington, D, C.
Gen. A. Henderson, do
Eustace Conway, esq, do.
Grafton Dulany, esq, Baltimore, Md.
| Hughes Armistead, esq, Baltimore, Md.
July 2S-3taW3m Il.
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TERMS HENCEFoRwARD.


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ordered at once, the price is brought down to about
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These rates afford high inducements to agents
and others to interest themselves to procure sub
scrbers.
The cash system and payn nj in adpance must be
uncompromisingy adhered to. The past rclaxa-
ton of has caused accumulation of not far from
$4,000 of debts due to the work. Hereafter, this
must be wholly reformed; nor must either the most
eminent political friend, or the intimate personal
one be displeased on experiencing its application
in the stoppage of their numbers, if they neglect
this rule the vital necessity of which, at the pres
ent reduced rates, must be obvious to all.
No communications will be taken from the post
office unless free ofpostage.
All communications, both on editorial and pub
fishing business must be addressed henceforward Ia
the undersigned Those relating to the settlement
of the past debts due the work will be still addressed
to Mr.. II. c. Langley, 8 .astor house, the past ar
rangements with whom, publisher, have reached
''''' J.L. oSULLlvAN,
Mlv. Ia45 1876 Nassau street, New York.
Last likeness of General Jackson.
The admirable Daguerreotype of General Jack
son, taken by Anthony, Edwards, q Co., lev
weeks before his death, has been purchased Tor inc
use Of the Democratic Review. IL is IN the hands
of the artist, and will be engraved in the fines
style of mezzotint of extra size IL is most beau
ufu and interesting work, declared by, Mr. Van BIZ
rem and others to give perfect idea OF the goot
and great old man than any other likeness; ant
ought to be possessed and framed by every fnent
who loves or reveres his memory Those wh'
subscribe early, will receive ii one Of the regula
series Of portraits.
To the democratic press.
r n H., tic al
TO interest themselves in aiding to carry the WORK
safely and successfully through the crisis of TIN
great reduction of price. Every editor inserting th
prospectus, with an editorial notice, (and sendlnl
a copy ofthe paper Marked shall receive the Re
view for year
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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT OF THE
II col IIMRIAN col ECsE ID C-In This

i COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, ID. Gin this
school, pupils are fitted for admittance to the col
lege classes, for other objects Students who
unprepared for entering particular class, may here
pursue the requisite studies; while those who are
not designed for a profession select such
branches as 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 the
business Of instructon--will have charge of the
school, His whole time and energies will be devo-
ted 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
CHARGES PER QUARTER.
Reading, writing, and elementary arithmet "a 90
Arithmetic, geography, English grammar, ge-
ography of the heavens, ancient and mod
ern history Oh
Natural philosophy, chemistry, algebra ge-
ometry, surveying, bookkeeping, and com
Latin and Greek classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have a room in the
college building will be charged, for libra
nv, room, bed, and furniture, per quarter 5 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 the
languages
There are three vacations in the school--four
weeks in August, ore at Christmas, and the first
week in May.
The next session will commence on Monday,
September LIST.
IPBs payable in advance.
| July 30-eod4w
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THO MAIL CONTRACTORS, PosTMAs-

w MAIL SON RhClOkS, fOSlMhS-
Il 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 10 contractors, postmasers,
and all others to whose business his experience may
be valuable. All affairs inirusled TO him, whether
relating to past current, contemplated transac-
ions with the department. shall be attended to az
promptly and efficiently as could be done by the
parties themselves, il the spot Bidders for the
southern and western mail-rouies 10 be declared on
the LIST of October next, will find il to their advan-
tage to transmit their papers to him for preparation
They, and all others who may employ him, shall
constantly be advised of oil matters affecting their
interests II collections are at any time required TO
be made by him, he will remit the proceeds without
delay. Communications must be postpaid
FlTZHOGH CoYLE.
Hon. Elisha Whittlesey, Garfield, Ohio, late Aud
tor 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, d. c., Washington
VIM. w. Sea,on, esq, Mayor Of Washington.
Aug S--2aw2m
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING

A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
II TON.-The undersigned offers his services as
an agent for claims upon either Of the departments
or Congress.
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
Of accounts Of dsbursing officers, who may find il
inconvenient 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 the
amount claimed and the extent of service required
Communications (post pad) will receive immediate
attention. CHARLES DE SELDING,
Room No. ii Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue
+. ..a REFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart, u. s. N.
Commodore John Downes, U. 8.
Stephen Cambreleng, esq, New York.
A. 0. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department.
Rev. Septimus Tuston, Chaplain to the Senate.
John G. Rives, esq, Washington, D. c.
John Boyle, esq,
James Hoban, esq.,, "
Charles Q. Handy, esq, Purser U. s. Navy.
John De Bree, esq,
r. R. Waldron, esq,
April 9-tf
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TRANSPARENT WINDOW SHADES, &c
lust RECEIvED.-S. p. FRANKLIN has
.) lust received from New York large collection
of beautiful transparent window shades, Of all va
rieties, styles and patterns, varying in price from
81 so TO $40 per pair.
He has also just received a small lot Of CRATE
aprons, a newand beautiful article for ornamentng
the fronts OF coal CRATES.
Also, worsted trimmings, such as cords, tassels,
&c; bell cords and tassels ditto for pictures grd
shades; and lotof Philadelphia manufactured We
netian blinds.
In store, ss usual, splendid collection Of French
and American paper-hangings; all Of which will be
disposed Of at northern prices.
July H--e02wH
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TTICKORY. OAK, AND PINE WOOD FOR
III SALE.-The subscriber is prepared to furnish
wood of the best quality at reasonable prices. Per-
sons wishing to lay in a supply for the winter, will
have the opportunity Of making good selection by
early application at the old-established wood yard
on 10Th street west near the Seven Buildings, or al
the wharf at the western termination Of @ street.
J. McCUTCHEN.
Aug 2-eodSt'
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CHILDREN'S SHOES, CHEAP FOR CASH
~ One of the most complete assortments to be
found in the city, comprising every variety. This
branch win receive particular attention Prices 10
suit the times.
W. MANN,
Sign of the large Black Boot, Pennsylvania av''
two doors west Of Al street.
July "a
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and intermediate ages NJ Proporuonate rates; and
the premiums payable semi-annually or QUARTERLY,
if preferred.
chidren-,nakes all contracts in which life or the in
terest Of money is inpolped
The policies Of insurance may be made payable
to wife, child, or any other person designated by
the assured. BY an act of the State of Maryland,
1910, chapter 2l2, assurances made by married
women on the lives Of their husbands fully pro-
tected from all claims of creditors.
The proposals and rates, well as blank forms
Of application, may be obtained at the Office of the
company, or it's agents.
JOHN l. DONALDSON, President
RICHARD b. Dorsey, Secretary.
JAMES HI. CAusrEN, Agent for Washington.
June 2-dly
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CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PTIILADEL.
P1IA.
CtARPETINGS, floor furniture, silk and carriage
~ oil cloths, mattngs, 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 venjtan 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 Cd wide
1000 yards floor oil cloths, from 1 to 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 jute mats
500 Wilton, Brussels and tufted hearth rugs
5 cases embroidered Partisan muslin curtains
9 do worsted carpet binding
500 dozen brass stair-rods
S 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 20 north Second
street, up stairs at five per cent advance for cash
city acceptances, with interest added
J.SIDNEY JONES.
Jan. 28-1y
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TO THE LADIES.
WI E have constantly on hand large supply of
w the prettiest and best work in our line of
business TO be found in the city, consisting, in
part, of
Fine French morocco Paris ties
Do do kid do do
Do do do slippers
Do do morocco cottage shoe
Do do do walking shoe
Do half, whole, and shoe-gaiters, black and CO.
lored.
Also, one of the handsomest assortments of chill
dren's shoes to be found in any establishment in the
District.
Mr.. Charles Mann, an experienced cutter, will take
measures for those who prefer it, at the same price
as store-work. He has now many customers who
think him one Of the best filters they have ever tried.
The best materials employed in our shoes, and all
work sold by us warranted.
W. MANN,
Sign oftie large black boot, Pennsylvania avenue, 2
doors east of Al street.
Aug.9
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yITANTED-ag good dnng-room servant. None
w need apply unless well recommended. A
slave would be preferred Apply at this Office
July 2l-H
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NAVY BEEF.

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau of Provisions and Clothing,
July 8, l645
PROPOSALS, sealed and endorsed Proposals
Il for navy beef, under advertisement Of July 9,
1885," will be received at this Office until 3 o'clock
p. m, on Friday, the 18th day of August next, for
furnishing and delivering, or before the first day
of November next, at the following navy-yards,
three thousand two hundred barrels of navy beef,
viz:
At Charlestown, Mass 800 barrels.
AT Brooklyn, N. Y. 1000
At Gosport, Va. 1000
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ELlXER OF CALISAYA BARK.

'INHlS preparation is particularly recommended to
l. persons Of weak habit and to such as reside in
low situations where the nervous system is, in gen.
era more or less relaxed The addition Of certain in
gradients has completely disguised the taste Of
the bark, as to render this ecacious remedy, most
paata6e cordla thus peculiarly adapting it to con-
quer that repugnance which most persons expert
ence after taking for some time bitter potions as il
combines the greatest efficacy with highly agree
able hayor. As preventive of the ague il has
superseded the use Of oil other remedies, in such
parts OF the country as is known. Prepared only
ny ). MIlhau, No. 1873 Broadway, New York
Price 81 per quart bottle
Sole egents,for the above, T. w. Dyott e. Sons,
No. l32 North I'd street. Philadelphia.
sole proprietor.
j. MILHAU.
Special depot at the bookstore Of Robert Farm.
ham, corner Of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington city; also for sale by the mos
principal druggists.
June
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PENNSYLVANIA UNIvERSlTY-MEDICA
DEPARTMENT.

THE course of instruction will open Gas hereto
Il fore) on the first Monday Of November and
close on the last day Of February under the follow
ing arrangement;
BENJAMIN w. Dudley, M. d., professor of the
principles and practice of surgery
WIN. III. RICHARDSON, M. d., professor of obstet-
RIGS and diseases Of women and children.
THOMAS ID. MITCHELL, M. d., professor Of ma
terra medica and therapeutics
RoBERr PETER, M. d., professor of chemistry
and pharmacy
LorANG @. WArsos, M. D., professor of theory
and practice.
JAMES M. Bush, M. D., professor of special and
surgical anatomy.
LEoNIpAs M. LAWSON, M. D., professor Of gene
raj and pathological anatomy and physiology.
ErHELBERr l.. DUDLEY, M. D., demonstrator o f
anatomy.
The introductories will be given on Monday,
Tuesday, and Wednesday; and the didactic course
will open on Thursday, November 9th. Professors
fees amount to $l05, payable in all in Advance,
in the best money current where the pupils reside.
Naturalization fee, IS. Hospital ticket, with clint
| cal lectures, s. Graduation fee, SOS. Dissecting
ticket, $40.
The needful expenses Of living range between
two and three dollars per week. Gratutous lee
lures Gas usuaD in the month of October. Further
information may be had by addressing letters, post
paid, to THOMAS d. MITCHELL,
Dean of the Faculty.
Aug S-w6t-LExNGroN, KY, August, lS45.
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REFERENCES.

P.S Copies of the prospectus, containing full
exposition Of the course of instruction and system
Of discipline, with numerous testimonials, may be
obtained application, by letter or otherwise, to
the subscriber.
EDWIN ARNOLD, A. M, D. C. L.,
Aug 2-w6t Principal.
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The Croton l.NutuaD Insurance Company

The Croton I.NutuaD Insurance Company,
OFFICE NO. IL WALL STREET, IN THE CITY OF
NEW YORK
HNHIS COMPANY insures marine inland navi-
i CATION, transportation, and fire risks. BY Its
charter the profits 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,
]. Leander Starr, Charles l.. Vose,
Edward Richardson, Joseph b. Nones,
James Phaen, Robert Lane,
John J. Herrick, Samuel Sherwood,
George C. De Kay, Zadock Pratt,
Samuel A. Lawrence, Herman ID. Gould,
Theodore A. Meyer, james Cook,
William p. Furniss, Elias I. Aldrich,
John Il. diluhrizt, Lawrence fill,
Loring Andrews, Thomas Monahan,
Cyrus Chenery, William II. Townsend,
George Whitaker, John Breasted,
Edwin r. Tremain, Leonard Appleby,
George Palen, James Cruikshank,
William Burgoyne, Asa S. Crosby.
Silas M. Crandall,
SAMUEL A. LAWRENCE, President.
JOSEPH B. JONES, Vice President
N. CARROLL, Secretary.
I'll. e. A. THOS. SMITH, Agents.
Office F street, near the Treasury Department
June 24-eod3m
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PUBLIC SALE OF A SPLENDID HOTEL
OF THE FIRST CLASS
pY VIRTUE, and in pursuance Of, the au-
ID thority vested in them by two deeds Of trust,
the subscribers will offer at public auction, in the
city of Baltimore, on Thursday, the 18th Of Octo-
Der, 1845, at O'Clock, p. M, at the Merchants
Exchange, that very extensive and valuable proper
ty in said city, known as
THE EUTAW HOUSE HOTEL.
The lot on which il stands is situated at the north
west corner of Baltimore and Hutaw streets, con-
tanning upwards of $4,000 square feet Of ground,
and fronting liz feet on Baltimore street and 1876
feet on Euaw street, to alley 66 feet of which
the last named street form yard planted with orna
mental shrubbery of various kinds.
The house is FIVE stories in height, oseIed with
slate, occupying the whole front OF the lot Ba,ti
more street, running back 1876 feet on The wesl to
the alley, and 100 feet Eutaw street, having an
area in the centre of the building fo light and air;
with two main entrances, one from zach street, thai
from Baltimore street leading to the private parors
and family rooms, the other Eutaw street to the
public part of the house.
The basement or lowest story is divided into five
stores on Baltimore street, two on Eutaw street,
and dressing-room kitchen, pantry, larder, man,
Cling, ironing, drying, wash and bath rooms.
The second story has parlors on Baltimore
street, and on Eutaw street; a smOkng-ro0m, Of
fee, ladies' dining-room IS by IS feet, and gentle
mems dinng-room 96 by 30 feet with servants
hall, chambers billiyfd-room, china closet, &c.
There are upwards IF 200 rooms in the house, of
which % are parloF.
This building was erected in 1885, expressly for
hotel, and is believed possess every convenience
usually to be found in those of the first Glass; is
most egiby situated in agreeable part Of the city,
having wide and much frequented street on each
of its fronts. It is in the best order in every
respect for the reception of company and will be
kept by the present proprietor until sold. This
property offers great inducements TO a person who
could combine with activity and energy sufficient
capital to conduct the business of the establishment
to advantage.
The house is completely furnished, and in good
style; and the purchaser of it can obtain the furn
ture, portion of it, on reasonable terms, by ma
king suitable arrangements with the trustees.
The terms, which will be accommodating will be
made known at the time Of sale.
JACOB ALBERT
ROBT. A. TAYLOR, Trustees.
SAM'L JONES, JR.
July 19-lawts
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DATENT POCKET TELESCOPE LETTER
BALANCES l!.-Also large letter balance,
Of the finest finish and quality, suitable for publ,
offices, banks, and contingencies. just received
VIM. +. BAYLY,
Penn. avenue, doors west Of llth street.
August lid
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SUSQUEHANNA STONE, BALTIMORE
BRICKS, AND WASHINGTON LIME.

Aug. 9-law4w