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CHEAP CASH SHOE Stores. E. Fow-
" Ter e. Co., 18th and F streets, and w. Mann,
Sign of the Large Black Boot, Pennsylvania avenue,
two doors from Al street
We beg to call the attention of our friends and the
public generally TO one Of the abandonment and best
assorments to be found in the District.
Among which may be found
Ladies' white satin slippers
do colored morocco and kid slippers
do Estes do do do
do fine French morocco slippers
do do kid Paris ties
do do kid and morocco village ties
do do CATERS and half CATERS
Misses colored morocco village ties
do do do slippers
do French morocco and kid slippers
do CATERS and half CATERS
Chidren's boots, slippers, ankle ties, and CATERS
Gentlemcn's boots Of every quality, from - SO
up to IS per pair
Genilemen's bootees at almost any price
Gentlemens CATERS
do slippers
Boys fine dress bootecs and coarse wear Il
In a word we feel confident 70 say, TINT we offer
inducements seldom to be met with. Times are
hard. Money scarce just now. Drafts must be
met and paid, and we must SELL and will, low.
Half soling, heeling, patching, anything m the
way of mcnding done to save our customers penny
and put one in our own pockets.
j. E. FOWLER q Co,
18th and F streets, and
w. MANN, Sign of the
LARGE BLACK BOOT,
two doors from Al street
April "a ea*
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PROPOSALS FOR COAL AND WOOD.

OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRE-
sENTArryEs UNITED STATES,
April l6, IS45
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
- Office until Monday, the 9Th day of May next,
at o'clock, p M for the delivery Of three hundred
tons of the first quality Butler coal, ard hum
dred cords of the best hickory wood, at the Capitol,
for the use of the House of Representatives.
Said coal to be delivered, well broken and SCREEN
ed, on or before the LIST day Of September next and
put into the vaults ofthe Capitol.
Said wood to be delivered, sawed into lengths Of
two feet, and piled away in the vaults appropriated
to the reception thereof before the LIST day of
September next.
Payment will be made for said coal and wood,
after the accounts therefor shall have been audited
and allowed by the Committee on Accounts Of the
House Of Representatives, at the next session Of
Congress.
b. B. FRENCH,
Clerk House of Representatives.
[Integencer, Constitution, and Madisonian.]
April l6
NorE.-April 10Th, ls45. When caused the
above advertisement to be inserted, supposed But
Ter coal (which is favorite coal with the furnace
keepers here) was generally in the market and open
to competition. | now understand that it is not
Proposals will therefore be received above, for
other coais of similar quality to Butler coal.
B. B. FRENCH.
[Tntelligencer Madisonan, and Constitution please
add the above note.
April 10
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commit it to the liberal spirit Of an enlightened
country.
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united, accompanies IL.
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THOMAS RICHIE,
JOHN p. HESS.
WASHINGTON April l9As
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NOTICE.
NOTICE
To mail contractors, applicants for The appointment Of
Postmasters &c., sc.

TO mail contractors, applicants for The appointment Of
Posinasiers, &c., &c.
THE undersigned having been associated with
j. the General Post Office Department for more
than twenty years. and being perfectly familiar with
Its details of business, offers his services to such
OF his old friends the contractors may be disposed
to patronize him, to transact any business which
they may have from time to time with the depart
ment and on such terms as will not fail to be ac-
ceptabe 10 them. A letter to him at any time post
paid, will be promptly attended to-
To applicants for the appointment OF posfn,asfers,
he will, upon the remission of a fee OF %,
postage paid see that their petitions or recommended
tons are received and file at the department. or II
not, give them due notice thereof, and also give at
tention to their interests until the decision Of the
Postmaster General is made, and then notify them
of the result be it favorable adverse. II must be
certainly no small satisfaction, after the trouble of
procuring such testimonials to be assured that they
have been duly received and brought TO the notice
of the appointing power. To such as may favor
him in this particular branch of his agency, he can
not fail to give entire satisfaction.
The undersigned will also attend to any claims or
other business which may be intrusted to his care
and supervision, before any Of the departments of
the general government
Address THOMAS b. ADDISON,
Washington City.
49,,
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April 3-6m
NEW YORK CARPET WAREHOUSE.
REUBEN SMITH, Jr.

254 Broadway, opposite the City Hall, New York,
IMPORTER and dealer in carpetings, floor oil
cloths, &C., would respectfully solicit the atten-
ton of dealers and others visiting the city, to his ex
tensive assortment of French Aubusson, Exmnster,
Royal Velvet Wilton, Geneva Velvet, Tapestry,
Brussels, Threeply, Ingram and Venetian Carpet
ings, Floor Oil-cohs, &C.. to which he is daily add
ing the newest and most elegant patterns, received
by the latest imporiations, comprising the largest
and richest assortment of carpetings and floor oil
cloths in the United States. The strongest induce
mens are offered to purchasers as, from his great
facilities and long experience in the business, he is
enabled to furnish them with the latest and best
styles of goods at the most moderate prices.
March 3-2m
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NOR SALE OR RENT.--A neat framed cot
~ iare house containing Sly rooms kitchen cow

NOR SALE OR RENT.--A neat framed cot
i age house containing six rooms, kitchen, cow
house, &C., with two squares of ground attached
one of which is enclosed with fence, and is in
good state of cutvation-situated near the bound
airy of this city This property is in pleasant and
healthy locality; and having upon it two large and
never falling sprngs so elevated that water may be
conducted to any part it, is admirably adapted to
an early garden, or dairy. 1t will be rented on
moderate terms to good tenant; sold cheap for
cash; or exchanged in part payment for new me-
dunn sized comfortable brick dwelling suitably stu
ated in the LIST, I'd, or Sd ward of the city.
For further particulars, apply to
JOHN F. CALLAN,
Druggist, cor. 7th and E streets.
Mar 04-dtf
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NEW GOODS, NEW GOODS, NEW GOODS.
IN The subscriber, Of the late firm of Bradley Es-
tep, and of the recent firm of Estep q Catlett,
tablished house" that he has just returned from the
North with splendid assortment Of Fancy and Sta
pie Dry Goods, consisting Of French, British, and
American manufacture and embracing every variety,
STYLE and description of seaSonable wear, all Of
which he offers for cash. or to prompt customers, at
the most reduced market prices Purchasers are re-
auested to call and give his stock thorough exami
nation before making their selections He names,
in part
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n oDEY'S LADYS BOOK FOR MAY, Is45,
Ois this day received, containing two engravings
and original literature, by Miss Leslie, Miss Gould,
Mrs Hale, Messrs Grnnd, Otis, Frost, and others.
Published for three dollars per annum; single
bers 25 cents.
Persons residing at distance are informed that
after the lat July next the postage this periodical
will be reduced TO Al cents per number.
Apply to F. TAYLOR, Bookseller, Washington
city.
April %
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WE promise customers to keep on hand a
wv supply Of our 50 boots. We are happy to find
they please so well, and shall not spare pains to
please all who may favor us with CALL
J. E. FOWLER e. CO.,
18th and + streets,
and w. MANN,
Sign Of the LARGE BOOT,
Pennsylvania avenue 9 doors from Al street.
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CPRING IION.-ELEGANT HATSl!-
y The subscriber, owing to the great demand for
the beautiful new style of hat introduced by him into
the city the LIST instant has been daily adding to
his stock, and now announces full and complete
assortment of different fabrics finished in that syle Of
elegance characteristic of his establishment, and
satisfactory to his numerous customers.
Nutria, Beaver, Moleskin, Cashmere, Russia, and
Silk Hats and at prices that cannot fail to suit any
who would wish to purchase good article.
Caps of all materials in the greatest variety and at
reduced prices.
w. B. TODD, Sign OF the
doilcn Hat west of Browns Hotel.
Mar %
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nj EW STATIONERY-W. FISCHER has
IN just returned from New York. where he has
been replenshing his stock of stationery, blank
books, drawing materials, perfumery, fancy articles,
music, and musical instruments, embracing articles
of every description in his line. To due appre
citation of his stock, and of the qualities of the ar
cles, an inspection will be necessary and which he
respectfully invites at Stationcrs' Hall, where the
largest and most extensive assortment in the Dis
trict is kept constantly for sale, wholesale and RETAIL
at low and uniform prices.
April IL
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TINE AMERICAN REVIEW, a wing journal
i of politics, literature, art, and science, pub
lished in New York at five dollars per annum, or
fifty cents per single number. The first numbers Of
the above work may be examined at the bookstore
of the subscriber, where subscriptions will be
ceived.
The numbers will be regularly mailed, strongly
enveoped, 10 any post Office in the United States, If
application be made to
F. TAYLOR, Bookseller,
March 81 Washington City.
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGES, from Washing
Il ton to Tyler, complete in one large octave vol,
embracing not merely the inaugural and annual mes
sages, usual in former compilations Of this kind;
but embracing procama,ions, recommendation,
protests, veoes and all messages Of moment, since
the foundation Of the government, with the advant-
&c of having them PACED and indexed for immedi-
ate reference; price ~ IS. F. TAYLOR
Jan.
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i GARDENERS TO BUY THEIR GARDEN
SEEDS WHERE THEY CAN GET THEM
FRESH AND GENUINE.-The subscriber re-
specially calls the attention Of the agricultural and
horticultural community to his Horticultural Ware
house and Seed Store, adjoining his Green House,
corner of 18th and streets, opposite the State De-
parment, where the farmer, gardener, amateur, and
seeddealers, provide themselves with fresh gar
den and flower seeds, all Of the best quality.
If any garden or flower seeds should prove to be
bad, when sown in proper time and manner, and
season the least favorable for such fresh seed will
be given, or the money returned.
Stockholders supplied by the pound, bushel, or
barrel, at liberal discount and on terms equal to
any wholesale and retail establishment in any of the
northern or eastern cities.
JOHN DOUGLAS,
Florist and Scotsman.
March 22-dtfIf
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CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL
PHIA


CARPETINGS, floor furniture, silk and carriage
~ oil cloths, mattings, and window shades.
House-keepers ''attention!"
100 pieces Brussels and Wilton carpctings
500 do super three ply imperial and ingram
do
1000 do medium and fine ingram do
500 do venjtian and dan,ask, 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 Ga wide
1000 yards floor oil cloths, from | to 8 yards
wide
600 transpa rent oiled window shades, Italian
moonlight and landscape views
1000 New England patent blinds
100 bales alicant mats, assorted sizes
300 do MANILA and jute mats
500 Wilton, Brussels and tufted hearth rugs
cases embroidered Partisan muslin curtains
9 do worsted carpet binding
500 dozen brass star-rods
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, lS and 20 north Second
street. up stairs at five per cent advance for cash
city acceptances, with interest added.
J. SIDNEY JONES.
Jan. 28-ly
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1000 pistols,
1000 swords, and

All the above arms must be made of materials of
the best quality; and all and materials TO be
subject to such proof, test, and inspection is
applied to similar and materials in the army Of
the United States.
The materials and the forms and dimensions of
al the parts must conform 10 those of the estab-
lishcd patterns. The workmanship and finish must
be equal to those of the model arms; and the seve-
raj parts must be Drowned, blued, case-hardened,
or polished, as in the standard models. The forms
and dimensions of the parts to be verified by verb
flying gauges already established
Patterns of the aforogoing pistols, and copper
powder TASKS, may be seen on appl1ktio to the
commandant of either Of the navy yards, or to this
bureau.
June, 1886 one-third at the navy-yard Boston,
and two-thirds at the navy-yard near New York; to
be delivered free of charges except as to packing
boxes--for these a fair allowance will be made.
Proposals for all or either of the above named
articles will be received, to be sealed and endorsed
Proposal for furnishing pistols, swords &C., as
the case may be.
Bonds, with two approved sureties in one-half the
amount of contract, will be required, to be entered
into within fifteen days after the time limited for
ceiving bids; and ten per cent of the amount of all
bills will be retained collateral security, for the
faithful performance of the contract, which will be
paid only on the satisfactory completion of il; and
ninety per cent. of all deliveries made will be paid
all bills properly authenticated, according to the
provisions of this contract within thirty days after
their presentation to the navy agent.
To be published twice week in the Globe, Nat
ional Intelligencer, and Constitution, Washington
Daily keystone, and Pennsylvanan, Philadelphia;
Evening Post, Morning News, and Journal of Com
mercc, NewYork; Morning Post, and Daily Times
Boston.
April 23-2aw
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NIoRRISoN'S INFANT CARMINATIvE
lNI is the best medicine in for children subject
to cholic, Hatuence, &c, and may be had at 12s
cents per vial at the drug store corner of and 7th
streets.
April 10 J. +. CALLAN.
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OFFICE OF Cow. OF PUBLIC Bu,LplNss,

OFFICE OF Con-. OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
March ID, lS45.
PROPOSALS, SEALED AND ENDORSED
i Proposals for painting the Presidents Man
sion,n will be received at this office until O'Clock,
p. M, on Wednesday, the 2lst day of May next,
for painting with two coats of paint the outside
o.one, sooa and iro work. of the Presidents man
sion, which has been heretofore painted, Including
the wings, terraces porticos roof, and ballusrade;
also for painting with two coats of paint all the in
side stone, wood, and iron work of said mansion,
which has been heretofore painted, with the excep-
ton of the east room, which will require but one
coat of paint; also for painting with one coat Of
paint all the walls which have been heretofore paint
ed and also for vanishing all the mahogany doors,
window sash, hand-ras, and balusters. All cracks
and breaksto be stopped with putty by the contractor
The proposals to state the gross amount for which
each work will be executed The materials to be
Of the best quality, and the work to be executed
the best manner, subject to the inspection of such
person or persons the commissioner may appoint
for that purpose. The contractor will have to enter
into bond, with approved security, for the faithful
completion of the work by the first Of October next
March 49,
To be published twice a week in the National In
teigencer.
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yTTAvERLEY ACADEMY.-T undersigne

VTTAVERLEY ACADEMY.-Th undersigned
w respectfully informs the public that this insti-
tuition will be continued the ensuing year for the ben
eft of his sons, and such others may be desi-
to avail themselves of it. The of nstruc-
ton is extensive, embracing the ancient languages
and literature, the modern languages and full course
of mathematics, history and such other subjects as
comprise a sound and practical education. In con-
sequence Of several Of the pupils having finished
present
Terms Sl4O per annum, payable quarterly in adj
vance. This charge includes everything but books,
stationery, and clothes.
ALEXANDER KEECH.
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CONGRESS BOOKS.

CONGRESS BOOKS.
TIME SUBSCRIBER has for sale sets of all the
i books ordered, or subscribed for, by Congr
such as American Archives, State Papers, Execu-
tive Documents, Journals, Laws of the United
States, Debates in Congress, Political Registers,
Law Books, and many rare and valuable miscella-
neous works.
GEORGE TEMPLEMAN,
March Opposite FuIler,s Hotel
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DARIS CONFECTIONERY &C. GAUTIER
L has just received by the express line from New
York
5 dozen Pate Fol de Gross
6 do troffle
do mushroom
5 do asparagus
10 do green peas or petit poes
5 boxes assorted preserves
10 do English cheese
do gruaire
10 dozen Nachoutcl cheese.
A large assortment of pickles
10 dozen boxes fresh Holsters
cases French bonbons
10000 cigars, prime quality
He is also ready to furnish parties at the shortest
notice, the best French style with every article in
his line Of business, made of the best Materials and
at the most reasonable prices.
C. GAUTIER,
Corner of llth street and Pennsylvania avenue
Jan 30-tf
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HoUsE-FURNIsHING WARERooMs.

WORCESTERSHIRE WAREROOMS.
pOTELER, DOM e. CO., Pennsylvania ave-
Id nue., opposite the Centre Market, have in store
the most extensive stock of house-furnishng goods
that can be found in the District, and all laid in at
such prices to enable them to sell as low can
be found (of the same quality anywhere. Their
stock embraces general assortment Of
Cabinet ware and chairs
China, glass; and crockery ware
Plated Britannia and German silver goods
Knives and forks in sets of 81 pieces, and de-
tached
Cornelin's celebrated solar oil and lard lamps
Walters and tea trays
Hall lanterns and lamps
Shovel and tongs, andirons and tenders
Cooking utensils of every description in common
use
Tin and wooden ware
Baskets, table mats, and looking glasses
Beds, mattresses, and bedsicads
Brushes, combs, spittoons, &C.
Persons furnishing can find every article used in
housekeeping at fair prices, and all delivered safe
without charge, or packed securely to leave the
city.
N. b. We have just received from the importer
good stock of superior French china dinner, DESERT
and tea sets.
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NEW GUITAR MUSIC, just received.--WM.
IN FICHER, Pennsylvania avenue, two doors
east of 10Th street, has just received the following
new music, which will be sold at four cents per
page:
You say we past forever; arranged by Weilland
In forest glades; do do do
When eight comes DER the plain; arranged by We'll
land
Heaven light this scene of misery; arranged by
Weilland
dreamt that dwelt in marble halls; arranged by
My heart returns to thee again; arranged by Wcil!and
The pilot; DO 90 40
Beautiful Venice; do do DO
Dermot Astore do do do
Oh why desire to light that face; do do do
Rondo from da File du Regiment; arranged by
Kuffner
Six popular German waltzes
Twas ten o'clock arranged by Weilland
Then you'll remembrance arranged by Weland
Rome thou art no more; do do do
| have come from happy land; do do do
Mary Gray; do do do
The GondoLcr; arranged by Balfe.
April 81
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CHEAP SHOE STORES.--You are hereby no
" tilted to be and appear at of our shoe stores
on or before the first time you want new pair Of
Boots or Shoes and then and there fl yourself from
a large assortment at prices to suit the times
J. z. FOWLER & Co.,
llth and r streets, and
w. MANN,
Sign of the LARGE BOOT,
Penn. av., near Al street.
April II
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NEW BOOKS.-Veronica, novel, translated
IN from the German; Isabel, or the trials of the
Heart tale for the young, | volume just received
for sale by f. TAYLOR, or for circulation from
the Waverley Circulating Library.
Also, Medicines and their Uses, and Mode Of
Administration, volume, by Doctors Michigan, of
Dublin, and Reese, of New York.
Webster's Dictionary, octave, complete in one
volume
Pictorial Bible, No. "a
Pictorial Shakespeare, No. AZ.
Lady's Book for May, 1e45.
April %
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NEW GOODS, SILKS, LAWNS, BALZA-
In RINES, &C., JUST RECEIVED.-We have
this day received, for spring sales, many new and
beautiful dry goods, to which we invite the atten-
ton of customers generally. We name in part
Is pieces rich heavy plain camelion poult de sole
20 g rich figured and satin striped do
5 extra width, rich black satin striped do
10 " corded and plain black do
25 new style lace lawns
AZ French jaconet do
25 " assorted balzarines
so C low priced mousse de LANES
IS cambria muslins
25 jaconet do
25 +" plaid do
SO " extra super Irish linen, cheap, and all
linen
SO :" medium and low priced do do
25 :" birdscye diapers
10 " 1874 Russia sheetings
10 l0-4 ia do do
10 cambria dimities
10 s. furniture do
100 Z" grass cloth skirts ..
100 :" corded do
10 g black alpacas lustre (silk chain)
10 {" blue black do do do
90 {" black and blue black French bombazines
10 +" do do super mousselin de
LANES.
Also for party dresses
Rich pompadour grapes
White, plain and figured satins
Tarton muslins, of all colors
Crepe leisses do
New STYLE thin material, together with blonde
Super white long and short kid gloves
do plain and embroidered silk hose; together
with every variety of fancy and staple dry goods
which we will sell at the most reduced prices.
Feb. 81 ESTEP & CATLETT.