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sUsaUEHANNA STONE.
NAVY AGENT's OfFicE,
Norfolk 7th August 49,


kfs e Norfolk, 7th August, lS45
SEatED PRoposAts;in duplicate, will be re-
- ceived, until II o'clock on the 9Th September,
for the delivery at the navy-yard of the following
description of Susquehanna flag and building stone,
for building slip No. 49,
Thiry-fve hundred superficial feet Of flag Sus.
quehanna stone, in any convenient length not less
than feet and to square not less than ~ feet wide,
from 10 to l2 inches thick and free from veins and
Ntneteeh hundred and foriy-fve perches Of best
SusquehaIna building stohe Of large Size, for the
erection Of thick walls-to have fiat surfaces; and
no wide irregular chunks will be received.
Offers will be received for these two parcels to-
ether, and must state the triee per foot and perch
I. reach, and be calculated for the total amount o.
each parcel and expressed at foot in words at length,
for the total amount of both bills
Deliveries must be commenced Immediately after
the offers are decided, that the work may be be-
gun aud carried on without stoppage or delay; and
the whole delivery must be made complete on or be-
fore the LIST day of October next.
Bond and cscurits will be required, and 10 per
cent. retained upon all payments until the whole
contract is fulfilled
GEO. LOYAL, Navy Agent.
Aug. 9-law4w
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DR.. POWELL AND DIR. DIoSSY,
ocuLisrs AND opHrHALmrc. SURGEONS,

VNULIsTs MD UPHTHALMIC. sUKGEUNs, ~.
POI BrOad,cay, corner of Warren street, .Ne,o York,
NoNFlNE their practice to diseases of the eye,
y, operations upon that organ and its APPENDICES,
and to all imperfections Of vision. Testimonials
from the most eminent medical men of Europe and
America Reference to patients that have been per-
iecty cured of amaurosis, cataract, ophthamia,
neou@ or specks on the eye, strabsmus, or squint-
ing, DC. Artificial eyes inserted without any pain
Of operation, that cannot be distinguished from the
natural.
ofEerAcLEs.-Advice as to the kind Of glasses
suitable to particular defects, Persons residing a,
distance can receive advice and medicines by de-
sCrlOlhg their case under the following heads
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YALE COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL.

THIS department 10 under, the direction Of the
i Hon. David Daggett, LII d., late chief JUS
tice of the supreme court of Connecticut, and pro-
fessor of law; and the Hon. Samuel j. Hitchcock
LID, instructor in the science and practice Of
law; and Isaac H. Townsend, esq, attorney and
counsellor at law
There are two courses of instruction and study in
the school-one called the professional course, and
the Other called the general course. The object Of
the professional cottrse il to give thorough legal
education to those gentlemen who PROPOSE to enter
the profession of law. The design of the general
course is, more particularly, to communicate appro
PIRATE information to those who wish TO attend TO ju-
risprudence as a branch Of liberal knowledge.
course with special reference to mercantile iao, is
introduced as often as any class requests it.
The terms Of the professional course for tuition
with constant use Of textbooks, and ordinary Use
of the library are as follows, payable in advance,
unless for satisfactory For the whole
of two years, one hundred and fifty dollars For
one year, eighty dollars. For less than one year,
ten dollars a month For more than one year, and
less than two years, seven dollars month after the
first year.
The terms of the general course are twenty dol
lars for the whole COURSE for those who attend that
course only, payable in advance and five dollars a
month for any less time The professional students
will have the privilege of attending the general
course, and also any additional course at pleasure,
without extra charge.
The professional course commences on the first day
of October and the classes for the general form
on the third Monday of October, annually. Students
are advised join at those times if convenient; but
they are permitted to join at any other times.
For further information, reference can be had to
the catalogue of Yale college, the circular of this
department. A copy of the circular will be for
warded to any person who may request by letter,
postage paid addressed to either of the instructors
New HAVEN, August LIST, lS45.
Aug 4-2aw2m
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Navy AGENTS OFFICE,


Norfolk, August I, le45.
SEALED proposals, in duplicate, will be received
~ until IL o,cloek on the 4th day Of September
Next for the aelifert, Il the navg hospitel, on the
spot where required by the master mason, OF the
following stone, bricks, and lime, for hospital wall:
One hundred perches best Susquehanna build
ing stone, good regular stuff for three feet wall
Nineiy-fve thousand plain. or common hard Bal
timore bricks.
Eighty casks of fresh burnt Washington lime
Offers viii be received f5t The stone, BRICKS and
lime together but the price per perch, per thousand
and per cask must be stated for each distinctly car
ried for the whole cost Of EACH and engrossed in
words at length, for The total amount of ALL
Deliveries must DO made soon the offers
arc decided so that the work may be commenced
and carried on without delay, and the whole must
be completed by the LIST of Octobet.
Bond and security will lie ieduired. aud ten per
cent retained from all accounts until the contract is
complied with.
GEO. LOYAL,
Aug, 9-law4w Navy Agent
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BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES, ALEXANDRIA,

M RS. MARY L. EIIASoN will open a board
WI 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.
Tire Epglish department will be conducted by
lady who wns 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-
cipes Of science, the application of which will re-
ord~ 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 to
speak accurately, as well as TO read and write the
French language.
course of instruction will be given in Latin, us 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
to educate, will find this Institution convenient for
that purpose, as steamboats, ply hourly between
Alexandria and Washington city.
The scholastic year will be divided into two ses-
sons, 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 ~
Day scholars in French 70
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 is
requested that application for admission be made
Immediately either by letter. personally, to Mrs.
Eliason, a, her residence m Alexandria.
REFERENCES.
Right Rev. William Meade, Wildwood, Va.
Rev. Charles B. DANA Alexandra, D. C.
Rev. DR.. Sparrow, Theological Seminary of Vir-
ginia.
Rev. George A. Smith, Principal Of the Fairfax
Institute.
Henry Dainser6cd, esq, do
Louis A. Caze'lovc, esq, do.
Hon. ]. Mclean, Judge of the Supreme Court
United States, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Chas M. Thruston, esq, Cumberland, Md.
Hon. Thomas III. Benton, 81. Louis, Mo.
Thomas d. Mutler, M d.. Philadelphia, Penn.
Hon. Edward Stanly, Washington, North Caro-
lima.
Gen. Roger Jones, Washington, d. c.
Gen A. Henderson, do.
Eustece Conway, esq.,, do
Grafton Dulany, esq, Baltimore, Md.
Hughes Armistead, esq, Baltimore, Md.
July 2S-3taw3m
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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT OF THE
II COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, d. C.-In this

PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT OF THE
/ COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, d. C.-In this
school, pupils are fitted for admittance to the col
lege classes or for other objects. Students who are
unprepared for entering particular class may here
pursue the requisite studies; while those who arc
not designed for a profession can 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 nstruction--will have charge of the
school His whole time 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 superln-
tcndence of the faculty of the college.
CHARGES PER QUARTER.
Reading, writing, and elementary arithmeti "a 90
Arithmetic, geography English grammar, ge-
ography of the heavens, ancient and mod
ern history w
Natural philosophy, chemistry, algebra, ge-
ometry, surveying, bookkeeping, and COM
nosition s 90
latin and Greek classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have a room in the
college building will be charged, for libra
ry, room, bed, and furniture, per quarter 00
Table lights, and servant, per week Is
At less expensive table, where tea and cof-
fee excluded, per week 81
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.
h5.Bis payable in advance.
July 30-eod4w
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N1oTICE.-Was committed to the Jail of WASH
IN ington county, District of Columbia on the 18th
July, l845, a negro man, who calls himself John
and about % or 90 years Of age. Had on, when
committed, striped summer coat and pantaloons,
a black fur hat, and has other clothing with him,
principally home made. He says he is slave,
and belongs TO a Mr.. John Smith, who lives in
Henrico county, between Petersburg and Richmond.
Virginia, and about 20 miles from Richmond lie
has scar under the left eye, and one on the upper
lip
The owner or owners Of the above described ne
gro man are hereby requested TO come forward,
prove him, and take him away, or he will be sold
for his prison aud other expenses, as the law d.
reefs.
ROBERT BALL, Jaiei
A. HUNTER,
Aug. 7-lawtf Marshal ID.
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WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.

K'HE third academic year oil this institution VIII
D commence on the first Monday in September
In order, however, to obvate the difficulty and
delay incident TO the formation of new classes, and
especially to the examination and proper DISPOSE
ton of new pupils after the duties OF the school
have been formally resumed, parents are earnestly
requested to send their sons as early as possible IN
the week preceding the first day Of September A
daily attendance by the pupils during this week, OF
from two to three hours, will greatly facilitate flu
tirc operations, and obviate much subsequent loss
of time.
| The department Of modern languages, lately va
Gated by the removal Of Mr.. Giraut, has been IN
trusted TO Professor Dovilliers, graduate of the
University Of Paris, and teacher of experience.
This gentleman will also give instruction In drawing
and painting. Specimens of his performance, and
of that of some of his late pupils in these desirable
accomplishments, may be seen at the residence OF
tie subscriber, corner Of 18th and streets.
Six Young gentlemen be received in the fam
| ily of the principal, Of which Professor Dovers
will be a member, and in which, as far as practical
BILE, the French language will be the medium OF con-
versatonal intercourse.
| Parents residing beyond the limits Of the city,
either within tie District or elsewhere, who
NAV desire for their sons an opportunity OF
cnoying in the prosecution Of their studes the sim
guar advantages peculiar to the metropolis for de-
velopng and stimulating the intellectual powers as
well as for acquiring varied useful inoimnlon' may
be made acquainted with the character of the High
School by consulting any of the gentlemen whose
names are appended, and of whom all Except those
marked with an as,erisk) either now have, or have
recently had, sons anpng its pupils.
| The terms for boarders will he S225 for the ac-
ademic year, payable semi-annually, and always in
advance.
This sum will be in full for board, lodging, wash
ing, and tuition in all the branches taught in the
school, except the Spanish Italian, German, and
Hebrew languages.
The terms for day scholars will continue as here
tofore.
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II AND AGENCY IN TEXAS-The stfbscri-
IL Der, having, during residence of nine or ten
years in Texas, been connected with the land Offices
thereof and having acted the agent of his friends
m the United States in purchasing, selling, holding,
paying JARED upon, and giving general superln-
tcndencc to their lends in Texas, respectfully offers
his services to such other persons abroad AS may
wish to engage them.
REFERENCES.
His excellency Arson Jones, General Sam. Hous-
ton, Genetaf r. I. Husk, General p. J. Henderson,
Colonel James Love, Colonel James Riley, Hon.
d. s. Kaufman, Texian chafge d'asaires, WASH
ington city; Matthew ST. Clair Clarke, do; King
man & Co., do; General c.. +. Mercer, and the
Texan consuls abroad
Many forfeures about to accrue, from failure
to pay axes many claims, otherwise good, will be
barred by adverse possession of three years-that
being the limitation; many titles of lands conveyed
in the United States cannot be admitted to record in
Texas, for want Of proper Authorization. Owing
one or other Of these causes, the best lands
are in a condition to be lost.
Haying made it my business TO become acquaInt-
ed with al the laws relating to titles, and being de-
termned to attend diligently to all claims confded TO
me, require in all cases, an advance in cash, sufh-
cleft 20 cover expenses of investigation. When
that shall be ayne am willing to take contingent
interest in the lands IL. sttention and services.
ROBEHT ID. JOHNSON.
Galveston Aupua 4 I845
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NIAPoF NEW YORK BAY AND HARBoR,
IVl AND THE ENvIRONS, founded upon
trigonometrical survey under the direction OF f. X
Hasser, superintendent Of the survey Of the coast
of the United States. Published in l645
A. ID. BACHE, Superintendent
Complete on one sheet, price IS cents; or on
much larger scae covering six Sheets price 70 cents
a sheet For sale at the bookstore Of
FRANCK TAYLOR,
Penn. avenue, Washington city.
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Last likeness of General Jackson.
The admirable Daguerreotype of General jack
son, taken by Anthony, Edwards, q Co, few
weeks before his death has been purchased for the
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of the artist, and will be engraved in the hnes
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rem and others TO give perfect idea Of the good
and great old than any other likeness; and
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series Of portraits.
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GREATEST WONDER OF THE AGE.

GHEAIESI WONDER OF The AYE.
DATENT GALvANIC RING, AND MAG
Il NETIC FLUlD--These wonderful Rings,
and the Galvanic Fluid, have created great sensa
ton throughout Europe, and are attracting crowds
to see them, both in New York and Boston. They
cure with astonishing rapidity rheumatism, gout,
ticdooreux, fits, cramp, sick headache, indigestion,
paralysis stiff joints, general debility deficiency of
nervous energy, and all nervous disorders They
produce all the beneficial results Of the ordinary gal
vanic battery, or electric and magnetic machines,
without the injurious shocks which always accom-
pany their application. The secret OF preparing
the Ring was discovered by Professor Harmance
Christie, Of London, in October last, and they have
been recently introduced into TINS country y a.
beginning, to beware Of spurious limitations. To
Guard against fraud, he will appoint but agency
In each of the cities Of the United States.
For sale by the only agent in this city,
o. FISH g. CO.,
Nos. and 2, Browns hotel
Aug 26-3m
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

BUREAU OF YARDS AND Docks,
August 11th, lS45
TIME time limited for receiving proposals for
work to be performed, and materials to be fur
nshed at the navy-yard, Memphis, is further ex-
tended to o'clock, p. m, of the 10Th day of Octo
Der next. Persons intending to bid, and wishing
further information referred to the engineer A.
B. Warford, esq, at Memphis
Those papers which have copied the advertise
ment of the Dist ultimo, as well as the "Cincinnati
Enquirer and Louisville Democrat will please
copy this notice also.
Aug ltd
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no MAIL CONTRACTORS, POSTMAS-
Il TERS and all other persons having business
with the Post Office Department.-The undersigned
having been for several years employed in the &c
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
agent and attorney to contractors, postmasters,
and all others to whose business his experience may
be valuable. All affairs mtrusted to him, whether
relating to past, current contemplated transac-
tons with the department, shall be attended to as
promptly and efficiently as could be done by the
parties themselves, if on the spot Bidders for the
southern and western mail-routes to be declared on
the LIST of October next, will find it 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 all matters affecting their
interests. If collections are at any time required 10
be made by him, he will remit the proceeds without
delay. Communications must be postpaid.
FlTZHCGH COYLE.
Hon. Elisha Whittlesey, Garfield, Ohio, late Aud
itor of the Post Office Department.
NJ 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. Seaton, esq, Mayor of Washington.
Aug S-2aw2m
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CCHOoL BooKS.--FRANcK TAYLOR, booksel-
- Ter, few doors east of Coleman's Hotel, has
ment Of the school-books used 10 the District.
Aug 25
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

DUEEAU OF IARDs AND JoCks,
July 81, 1915
The time limited for receiving proposals for work
to be performed and materials to be delivered at the
navy-yard, Memphis, is extended from the 2ist
August, to O'Clock p. m. of the 10Th Of September
neEt.
In cases where proposals are made embracing
more than one portion of the work or of the mate
rails, or the whole required by the advertisement,
the department reserves the right of dividing and
accepting for such portions, or for the whole, as
may be deemed best for the public interest.
N. b. Those papers which have copied the above
advertisement, will please copy this notice also.
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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. Ihis
branch will receive particular attention Prices 70
W. MANN,
Sign of the large Black Boot, Pennsylvania aV.'
two doors west Of Al street
July "a
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TEA. OIL, SPERM CANDLES, &c.

TEA, OIL, SPERM CANDLES, &c.
r HAVE received by the schooner Victory, gen.
il eral assortment Of new groceries, viz:
Prime imperial, gunpowder, young hyson, and
black teas; crushed puverized, and loaf SUGARS SUI
ear-house strip molasses; rce FIVE hundred gallons
extra winter solar lamp oil fall and winter beacbed
sperm oil, summer pressed sperm candles, DC.
All of which can be sold on the most reasonable
terms at the old stand corner Of 7th and streets.
JN0. A. DON0f1OO.'
July 16-n
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
IA T0Y-Thc undersigned offers his services as
an agent for claims upon either Of the departments
o. Congress-.
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
Of accounts of discussing officers, who may find it
inconvenent to attend personally, especially those
of the navy. His experience and practical knowl
edge will afford many facilities.
Charges viii be moderate, and regulated by the
amount claimed and the extent Of service required.
Communications (post paid) will receive Immediate
attention. CHARLES DE SELDlNG,
Room No. IL Todds Building,
Pennsylvania avenue.
4 REFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart, U. 8. ".
Commodore John Downes, u. s.
Stephen Cambreleng, esq, New York.
A. o. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department.
Rev. Sertmus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
John G. Rives, esq, Washington, D. c.
John Boyle, esq. I"
James Hoban, ESQ.,,
Charles Q, Handy, esq, Purser y. s. Navy.
John De Bree, esq,
r, r. Waldron, esq,
April eff
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w lished in octave volumes, at the rate of six
novels for so cents, or 8 cents for each novel.
Volume second containing "Heart Of Mid Lo-
THAN. s'Bride Of Lammermoor, Legend Of Mon
trose, :" "Ivanhoe," "The Monastery" and "The
Abbott" is this day received
June II r. TAYLOR.