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UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN AGEN
AT WARRINGTON CITY, D. c.

AT WASHINGTON CITY, D. c.
Gice on 18th street, bei,oeen Pennsylvania ap.nw }
street, knotcn as Kings GaIie,p)
TINE UNDERSIGNED, having opened n
j. above Office for the transaction Of domu|
and foreign agencies, invite the public attention.
the following prospectus:
They will attend to the purchase, SALE or )
change of lands and real estate generally, in
parts of the United States, Texas, or the WI
Indies.
To the formation of companies here, or in n
rope, for the sale or purchase of lands or coouir
lands in Texas or the United States; or the =
purchase, or exchange of the same, to, by, or u
individuals in this country or in Europe.
The purchase or sale of United States or 81
stocks, or any kind of public securities.
Negotiating loans on bonds and mortgagut
other securities.
Prosecution Of claims on the government Of 4
United States for lands or money, before either
he executive departments or Congress.
Obtaining the remission of fines and forfiiu|
incurred by alleged violations of the revenue
other laws.
Securing patents, and transacting any busin|
with the Patent Office.
Obtaining pensions, revolutionary, army
navy, and doing any other business COINED
Herewith.
Settlement of accounts with the State, Trsaa|
War, Navy, and Post Office Departments.
Collecting private claims and interest on the p
lie debt
Prosecuting claims before the various boards
Indian commissioners, or any boards hercafHl
tablished under treaties with foreign powers.
Preparing papers for presentation to ConCs
and the executive departments.
One of the firm of this agency will visit Eurq
and the other Texas in few weeks, either Of VIII
would attend to any business that may be conf
to his care. Their numerous European conespo1
ents, and those in Texas, afford them immed1
facilities for the transaction of any agency abHl
committed to their charge
Persons DESTROYS of emigrating to Texas, =
disposing of their estates in exchange for landil
that country, or those wishing to make investmd
there, may find itgreatly to their advantage to an
to this agency.
Persons having occasion to employ counsd
cases before the Supreme Court Of the Unit,
States, may confde their business advantageou
to this agency, who will secure the services Of !
most respectable members Of the bar, in cases wh
the selection is left to themselves.
Long experience in business, and intimate n
essional knowledge of forms necessary TO
adopted, qualify the subscribers to perform 4
trust committed TO their care in the most eactl
ard expeditions manner. Persons living ata1
tarce can avail themselves of this agency, with !
certainty Of having their business efficiently :
tended to, without the trouble and expense d
journey to the capital.
Charges will be moderate, and commensurate "
the nature of the business. Letters Of inqu1
merely will be answered without charge; but H1
cases, letters must be postpaid. !,
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SlGN OF THE LARGE BLACK BOOT IL
- removed next door to MIR. James Williams's
Cabinet Warerooms two doors from a. street, on
Pennsylvania avenue. We offer a large assortment
of boots and shoes suitable for the season. at prices to
suit the times.
w. MANN,
Sign of the LARGE BLACK BOOT,
Pennsylvania avenue, two doors from AZ street
April
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DRoFEssoR JoHNsoN'S COAL DoCU
l. MENT.-A few copies for sale by
Jan. F.TAYLoR,
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CoLoRED CANTON MATTlNGs.--WI,'S,na ,
" just received 30 pieces colored Canton ~
Of superior quality A q wide, Just , Srr,s' I,
Canton. ID. CLAGEll
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YI,HE sMUGGLER, novelty @. P. R.
Il James. Price IS cents.
June 20 i. TAYLOR.
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II OOK HERE.-Persons suffering from 4
IL coughs, &C., can be supplied with
Pease's Hoarhound Candy,
Browns Boneset, g N
McCulley's Sirup of May Apple anu Y
Cherry,
Swayne's, Strip of Wild Cherry,
Jayne's Tonic Expectorant,
Covert's Balm of Life,
Thompson's Life-preserver,
Wistar's Cough Lozengcs,
Sherman's Cough Lozenges,
Peters's Cough Lozenges, arg
by calling on c. Fl. JANE
corner Of l4th and Z sur
Where may also be found a full ana gea'F "A
sortment Of Drugs, Medicines, PeriumearJ I
Articles, Brushes, Combs, &c; all when
sold low for cash, or to punctual customers
Dec. 16
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DR. DYoTT's SIXTEEN STANDARDS

nR. DYOTT'S SIXTEEN STANDARDS
IL T. w. Dyott, Nj. D. sole proprietor.
DIR. Dyott's anti-bilious pill. ............. 25
Mahy's renowned plaster cloth. ;. rs, so and 81 90
Robertsons stomnchic elixir of health. ..... I so
Robertsons vegetable nervous cordial ..... l SO
Godbold's vegetable balm of life. ......... 1 90
Robertson's govt and rheumatic drops 49,. 90
Vicker's embrocation, for rheumatism, &C.. IS
Tissott's govt and rheumatic drops. ....... 2 90
DR.. Dyott's vegetable purgative compound. / 90
DR.. Dyott's vegetable tonic bitters. 1900. l 90
Robertson's worm-destroying lozenges. 500. so
Robertsons patent stomachic btters. ....... l 90
DIR. Dyott's circassian eye water. ........ 25
DIR. Dyott's nfallible toothache drops ..... IS
DIR. Dyott's patent itch ointment. .......... so
vicker's letter ointment. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 37g
Dyo,t's family medicine chests No. L.. 90 90
contain regulated supply ofthe No. g.. 40 90
above articles, with directions No. g.. 60 90
Remember these are the forty years tested med-
cnal preparations In the contents of each med-
cine chest will be found remedy for every disease
which the human body ia subject to- 1t is for these
and for these only that we hold ourselves accounta
BILE for the performance Of that for which they are
set forth.
II. w. DYoTT e. SONS.
For further particulars, see Dyott's Oracle of
Health, copies of which can he had gratis by APP
plying at the Office, No. l32 North Second street.
Philadelphia, or Of such persons keep the above
medicines for SALE Each article TO be had separate
Special depot at the book store of Robert
FarDham, corner of l1th and Penn. avenue
Washington city, also for sale by the most princi-
pal druggists.
June 5
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Notice to pre-empfion claimants.

Vofice 10 pre-enlpfaon CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled to the right of presumption
to any lands within the limits of the townships
above enumerated, is required to establish the same
to the satisfaction of the register and receiver of the
proper land office, and make payment therefor, as
soon as practicable after seeing this notice, and before
the day appointed for the commencement of the
public sale of the township embracing the tract
claimed, (above designated) otherwise such claim
will be forfeited.
JAMES SHIELDS,
Commissioner of the General Land Office
May l0--latf
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Notice to pre-emptioa claimants.

1VOEICe 70 We-eMPIf0H CIdlWdHtS.
Every person entitled to the right of pre-emption
to any lands within the limits of the townships
above enumerated is required to establish the same,
to the satisfaction Of the register and receiver of the
proper land Office, and make payment therefor, as
practicable after seeing this notice. and before
the day appointed for the commencement of the pub
lie sale of the township embracing the tract claimed,
(above designated;) otherwise such claim will be
forfeited.
JAS. SHIELDS,
Commissioner of the General Land Office
May 10--lawtf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-04-04
Fire aud Horrible Decd.

Our community was horror-stricken on last
Thursday morning by the reported death of
Mrs. Mary West. reict ofthe late VIM. West.
aged about 81 years, living four miles south
OF :hls place; whose half consumed bodies
We're drawn ont of the flames Of the burning
and destroyed dwelling ofthe deceased. The
hre Was hrst discovered by The npighbors a.
bout day light, butt had so far progressed that
1t was impossible to arrest the entire destruc-
ton OF the dwelling, smoke-house, and crib,
together with all their contents. The bodies
OF the unfortunate old lady and her grandson
were not discovered until a late honr-indeed,
1t was hoped they had escaped from the burn
ing edihce, for a whie,-and when discover
ed and drawn out. they We're a spectacle most
shoe king to behold. Nearly ali the limbs of
each were either entirely or partly burnt off,
their heads were gone, as if destroyed by
The fire. jury of inquest having been sum-
moned to the spot, after due examination,
found that the deceased had come to their
deaths ~ the violence Of some unknown per-
son or persons. on The morning of Thursday {;
and that the building was then fired. Mrs.
West Was known to be inpossession of sever
al hundred dollars in silver and paper money :;
and there is no doubt but the perpetrator of
the horrid deed just related, was in. pursuit of
this, and. very probably. obtained he whole
OF it.-jS1I i2 burB Hrfckr717
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-04-04

Confentnae7't. vs.. Riches.-The editor of the
Boston Courier in an article giving history of the
newspaper press in that city, speaks as follows of
his own success:
Encouraged by the countonance of a few ofour
merchants and auctioneers, and sustained by the
AID OF two Oh three friends, who had no object in
view but to crafty themselves by comforting fa-
Vof on us, we entered the field of competition.
with subscribers enough barely to pay the expense
OF paper and the outlay for materials necessary to
condnct the mechanical execution of the paper. 1t
gained favor with the public, sufficient to keep it
ID existence; and although we cannot boast of the
largest list of subscribers nor of the patronage that
attaches to the official journals of government. nor
Inc favor that Is bestowed on the accredited or
sans OF party, yet are grateful thai affords the
means OF comfortable Subsistence to those who
can 1--we on little. and whose wishes have never
strayed beyond the prcfnctr Of rigid prudence and
Eafneiv economy' 3 1@
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-04-04
4. Five shillings.

The following good story of MIR. Bancroh's
manner of getting rid of Office applicants !,
told by the correspondent of the Ballimo,
Patriot
"Mr. Bancroft did not enter upon the dwi.,
Of his Department until day ortwo after the
other Secretaries had : set in'-conspouen,Ir
he was correct in his conjecture that he would
be overrnn with the horde of applicants whom
the He DIS Of the other Departments had turn.
ed eff. 1t is said that he told his nesspnge,
to tell each applicant as he came into the An.
teRoom that the Secretary was busy but
would soon be disengaged, until the Ante.
Room should be filled, and then to let him
know the fact, which was accordingly DONE
Nj. Bancroft theraupon instead of sending for
The applicants to come into his room, one BY
one. repaired himself to the ante-ro0m, and
informed the crowd altogether that he could
do nothing in the way Of making removals l.
appointments-that it was a very delicate ba.
siness-th t politics constituted IN exceeding.
y unpleasant and improbable pursuit-aRd
he would most affectonately Big leave to ad.
wise all Of his democratic friends there assem-.
! bIed to 90 to their respective homes, and fol.
lowing their own proper pursuits. catlings and
professions, shank their stars tn t they had
something better to do than to fill poor clerk,
ships! what falling off was there, ny
COMMITMENT -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-04-04

moment. picked up some of the composition,
and as he started from the scene was arrested
by death, being instantly killed by piece OF
the sEell. which struck him on the right side.
of The neck. Just on the cheek, making wound
of abo.,t III q inches in diameter, severine the
iuoular vein. which killed him also instantly
His clothes-were much burned, and his body
dreadfully mangled.
Robot Bennett. step-son of Abraham Mo-
ses, No. $50 Hudson street, was In company
with Broderick, and was thrown into the air
several feet, falling in such manner as TO Sc
vereIy Gu, his Zip. Both his legs are broken
above the knee, and dreadfuIy mangled. so
that one must be amputated; tire other may be
saved. If notification does not set in. bis
life NAV be saved. IieH perfectly conscious,
and has been so all the time since the disas-
ter. These are all that we can hear of with
anv degree of certainty. 1t is said thata cant
man who WAS passing at the time, had an arm
blown off, and another young man was much
injured. The report of the expioslt was
heard al the distance of eight squares. The
glass in the windows Oh both sides of the
Street is more or less broken from Hudson
street 10 the River. piece Of the iron weigh
ing about two pounds. is said 10 nave taller
at the corner of Varick and Carmine streets
another piece weighing about 10 pounds lie"
towards the River, and entering the office O
George Leland. pork and provision packer
corner of Washington and Charlotte streets
knocked down y deCanter ont OF the hand CT
cartnan named Travis, who was standing II
the Office with several others, without lnjur.
10 any irdividual.--Iour. Of Com.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-04-04
From the Richmond Compiler
AbOiitiQMism,

The Baptist Church.-We regret to
state that AbolitiOnism has, by its mad
workings, caused division in the Baptist
Church, IN its foreign Missionary depart
ment, between lis northern and southern
portions-thus progressing IN the work
they begun at the last National Conyen-
ton, or Convention of all the Baptist AS
soclations of the Union, held in PhiIadeI.
phIa-which, it is to be feared, will result
IN final completion. At that Convention
the question of slavery was agitated with
great zeal by portion of the northern
members; and after much discussion, in
which much fanaticism as we'll as a great
degree Of Christian kindness and forbear-
ance were displayed, the following Res
CLINTON was adopted as a compromise:
"Resolved, That in cooperating toge,h-
er as members Of this Convention in the
work of foreign missions, we discIaim all
SANCTION either expressed or implied,
"hether OF slavery or Of anti-slavery but
as INDIVIDUALS. we are perfectly free both
TO express and to promote. elsewhere, orr
own views on these subjects in Christian
manner and spirit"
The Board of the Alabama Baptis, Con-
vention recently adopted series Of Reso-
lutions addressed to the Baptist Board Of
Foreign Missions. Their object was to
elicit from the latter declaration as TO the
rules by which it was governed relative to
the question Of slavery. The first resolu-
ton of the Alabama Board asserted the
following proposition:
"4fas when one party to voluntary
compact between Chris:isr brethren is no!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-04-04
The Wheat Insect.

A correspondent Of the New York Mir.
ror. gives the following account of an oc.
rurrence which came under his own no.
tice, and which may serve 10 throw some
light upon the nature and character Of that
plague of farmers, the wheat insect. lie
says:
ain the Spring of 1914, placed bag
containing halfa bushel of hlte flint wheat
in seed drawer. under glass, and near The
furnace of my green house. On The 9Th
of March, 1915, opened the bag, and 10
my surprise, found thousands of living IN
sects, such as are now presented YOU
some were on the poini of leaving the ksr'
mel. others were just commencing TO eat
through, and many were perfectly formed
and running about in all directions. SI
years ago, [ was IN the habit Of soaking
my early grains in salt brine, for the pur'
pose Of destroying the egg Of the insect
which assured my neighbors, much 10
their amusement and unbeIief, Wds en-
sconced in the kernel. Now, by accident
the fact is made manifest. The insect
would not have appeared until june per-
haps. had the wheat been sown. Inc
warm situations it occupied i'll the green
house, brought it thus early to maturity
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-04-04
punch " gives the following dialogue TO illus

punch gives the following dialogue TO illus
trate the system of tavern charges at Dover:-
Waiter how much is my glass Of brandy.and-
water?" 1.-The bill, SIR What los. 6d.."
Yes sir; brandy's 2s.-never charge less"
Well "Sugar, 6d.-never charge less" go
on WAX lights and apartment. S." why.
have only been here five minutes!' "That's
not our fault, sir; we never charge less Go
on" Servants 2s." "What p "Me. boots.
and chsmhermaid-we never charge less" well.
what next!" 1.-The use Of plate, glass and linen
Is. What do you meant" Teaspoon,
tnmbier and table cloih-never charge less but
we makes you present of ibe bling water"
cry well, there's your los. 3D., and shall write
to the Times. Yes. sir: pen. ink -na paper, Is
never charge lezs., ss as arts' - ;.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-04-04
From t.le Il ,stol statesman.
The Tnit< q States Navy.

The NAVY Of the United States, at this tire,
is composed Of 10 ships Of the lIne-oue rated
at l20 guns and nine 14's; Ta1ee. 5 guns {;
10 fiigatps Of the frs; class, IA guns each, and
2 SECOND class friga;es, So guns each; II
soops, 90 guns each, sloop Of l8 and 5 o.
l6 guns; briggs. 10 guns; schooners, 10
guns. and S schoon~rs Of rates not stated; |
steamer Of 10 gums. | If i, and Of rates not
stated; and 4 storrships and briggs. Total
number Of vessels, IS. In commissio 3 ships
of the iine. 9 frigateS, E Shops, briggs,
schoonefs, Steamers, and 8 storeships. Il,
ordiaGry-3 ships Of the line, / razee, sri.
gates, 5 sIoops, brig, 5 Schooners. 2 steam
ers. On Tie stochs-4 ships Of the line. fri
gates. sloopS. 3 steamers. storeship.
The number Of captains in the Navy, is SO;
commanders, Sc; lieutenants, 327; surgeons.
50; passed assistant surgeons, 26; assistan,
surgeons, al; pursers, 81; captains. %; passed
mdshiplnen, 1853; midshipmen, 3l4; masters,
81.
The rates Of pay, per annuln, prescribed by
law for the various grades of officers named
are as follows notwithstanding, in service
S4,500; do. on leave, S3 500; Of squadrons
$4,000; on other duty. $500; off duty, So.
500. Comrnanders--In sea service, S2,5OO
at Navy Yards. or other duty. So, 100; o.
leave. &c 81 500. Lputenai IS, command.
inc. 800; on other duty. 1880; waiting
orders. $1,000. Snrgeons-from 81, 900 t.
S2,7G0. depending on duty and length of lime
in service. Passed assistant surgeons
sea, ST. 200. at navy yards, &C., $l,l5O; wait.
ing orders. $3.50. Assistant surgeons-on
duty, $3.50; waiting orders. $3.50. Pursers-
Of ships of tine line. So 500; frigates, SO 900;
sloops or steamers Of first class, So 600; briggs
scnooners and steamers less than first class
81 500; at navy yards. Boston, New York
Norfolk and Pensacola, $4,000; Portsmouth
Philadelphia and " Washington, 50 900; naval
stations within U. S., S 500; receiving ships
Boston, New York and Norfolk. So 500; 9th.
er places, ST. 800. ChLpIans-n sea service
81 200; on leave, $500. Passed midshipmer
ON duty. $3.50, waiting orders, $500. Mid.
shIpmen-in sea service, $500: other duty
$3.50; on leave, &c. $500. Masters-on du.
ty, 81, 100; on leave, &C., $3.50.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-04-04
Hats: Hats. Hats; Hats:

4 HE subscriber has just returned from tn'
= North with a handsome assortment OF sPlIns
and summer Goods,
CONSISTING OF
Panama. Mems Boys and Infants Leg
horn and Palm Leaf HATS. :
of very style and quality; also the Spring sfys
mems and boys CAPS. Ladies Riding C'P,,'
latest styles and general assortment Of mems anU U
boys fur, silk, and wool HATS, which VIII *"
at wholesale and retail. cheap for cash. -,
In addition to the above, have just reee'...
per schooners Jonas Smith, and J. D. Jones' wv
Spring Style Of Gentlemens' Hefs.
Those in want of genteel article are invl'e0
call and examine them.
IL so.
II Ne'o Style Of Boys Hats
Just received and for sale by
G. MYERS, Fashionable Haus,
Market st., Wilming'D'
March 81 1sas 27.d
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-04-04

The wit Of that fellow Punch is ab.o,,..,
exhaustible. The following humuro,s 80 N.
we extract from late number, under tho 49,. :"
g College Of General Practitioners" RAJ
weep: a
A scheme, it appears, has been on foo, Co.,,
establishment of g College of General DOT the
TONERS. Now, since diseases very gene,.i,s .aea'
either imaginary. or such as would Oct 80 40
themselves if left alone, one highly ;mn "ead
branch of General Practice is the Treatment !ans
ses which do not require it. The General p. O.
TONER, though not a consulting physician ,sst'
consult his own interest. Verb. sat. son "Os
if the College Examiners are not saps. the, wy
take a hint from Punch. Teachers mus, S,. may
taught; and here, for the benefit of those wbasos
NAV concern, Is little.
Appropriate Examination Paper, acith Ana,.-..
o. What should be the medical trestmo,,
a common cold which in fact requires only ~h;. "
winc-whey and foot pan
A. Puhu: Artim: or. W. to be taken nh,
time and lsfuro Feb: three tablespoonful, w. w.
three hours, with EmpLaSt: Picis to the rep;o.!!
of the chest. ~....-
/ O. Ifyou ask patient to put out his too,r,
and find it perfectly clean, what would you dol
4. Shake my head, and say, "Ah !" or "Humm
+, Q. What is the meaning of Hum" sir,
4. Itmeans, Il see what is the matter w;,s
you"
j Q. How would you look on feeling pu,.
}, which proved natural and regular!
A. Very serious and would pretend to be ,l
culating.
Q. A lady, slightly indsposed, asks whetbe,
you don't think her very ill-Your answer!
A. should say that she would have been 90
she hadn't sent for me in time.
Q. Suppose patient. in perfect health, d.
mands what you think of his case?
4. should tell him, very mis:eriously, that b,
/, ought to take care of himself.
, Q. An anxious mother, sir, sends for you l.
see her darling child-What would you first dol
; 4. Begin by admiring it.
E Q. How long, in given case, would you sem
. in medicine!
4. AS long as the patient believed h;nselfiI
Q. That belief being erroneous. what wOul
: you send, pray!
= 4. think, Ti1ct: Cord: Comp with 9Th.
aqua Menthe PIP: or Mist: Camp@:
Q. Be SO good, sir. as to translate the wu
II "Iter."
; 4. Five shliings.