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BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES, ALEXANDRIA.

AIRS. MARY L. ELIASON will open 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 viii be conducted by
lady who formerly teacher in the Albany
Female Academy, and has been for several years
teaching IN the family Of Mrs Ehason.
Great pains will be taken to teach well the prin-
cipes Of science, the application of which viii re-
quirc diigen study on the part of the pupil and in
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 to
speak accurately, as well as TO read and write the
French language.
To those young ladies whose parents desire it, a
of instruction will be given in Latin, the
foundation Of modern languages.
The government will be parental, and conducted
on Christian principles. Alexandria is admirably
located for an 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 for
that purpose, as steapboats 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 Alps
Day scholars in English and Latin 20
Day scholars in French 80 ~
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, or personally, to Mrs.
Eliason, al her residence in alexandria.
REFERENCES.
Right Rev. William Meade, Mwood Va.
Rev. Charles b. Dana, Alexandria, ID. c.
Rev. DR.. Sparrow, Theological Seminary of Vir-
gina.
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 H. Benton, ST. Louis, Mo.
Thomas ID. Mitter, NJ 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 28-3taw3m
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE Co
lumbar COLLEGE.


TINE annual course Of lectures in this institution
in November, and continue until the first of March,
FACULTY.
Harvey Lindsly, M. D., Professor of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Thomas Miller, M. d., Professor Of Anatomy.
Jurisprudence and Physiology.
William p. Johnston, NJ d., Professor Of OBJ
sterics and the diseases Of women and children.
Charles G. Page, M. D., Professor Of Chemis-
Joshua Riley, M. D., Professor of Materia Med
lea and Therapeutics.
John Frederick May, M. D., Professor Of Sur
gerry. :,
omy.
The conveniences afforded by the new and extern
siye edifce in which the lectures now delivered
are such as will facilitate very much the mparing
of medical instruction. The lecture rooms are adj
mirably arranged, well lighted, and warmed. The
museum is increasing daily in importance and inter-
est The rooms of practical anatomy afford advan-
tages rarely equalled they will be opened the first
week Of October. The nfrmary is under the inn
mediate direction of the faculty of medicine, and
this, with the public dspensary. will continue to
present numerous and valuable cases for clinical in.
structon. Clinical lectures will be delivered at least
twice week, and operations performed before the
class.
The entire expense of course Of lectures by all
the professors, is $50. Demonstrators ticket So
Good board can be procured at from $3.50 to % 90
per week.
Corner Of 7th and streets,) Dean.
June l2-2aw
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Said beef 10 be Of good quality, and subject, with
the barrels 70 the usual inspection Of the officers OF
thoss yards. and al some sworn inspector 10 be
designated ny the commandments respectively. Pay
ment for the same 70 be made by the navy agents at
the ports Of delivery, within twenty days aer deliy-
cry, upon producing the customary duplicate bills
and certihcatss Of inspection.
Bonds, with two sufcties, in one-ihird the amount
Of the Contracts, viii be required; the sueency OF
the surety TO be certified by the United staies dis.
tct attorney o. navy sgcn nearest tho residence OF
the contractor. Separate proposals will be received
fur the delivery al each station.
Bidders will please notice the difference between
this advertisement and the one from this bureau Of
26ih June.
Bidders whose proposals are accepted (snd none
others) will be forthwith notified thereof and three
days over and above the ordinary time required for
the regular transmission Of the mail viii be allowed
for them TO signify their readiness To enter into con-
tract; and five days and above the time rcquir-
ed for the regular transmission Of the mail will be
allowed for the execution and return OF contract
and bond; at the expiration Of which periods, II no
answer be received, contract and bond returned,
the supply will be offered the next lowest bidder,
according 10 law.
To be published once a week until August Is, in
the Union, Constitution, and lniegencer, WASH
ington, d. G.; Boston Post, and Times, and Courier;
New York Morning News, Evening Post, Journal
Of Commerce, and Sun; Philadelphia Pennsylvania
and keystone; Baltimore Republican.
Proprietors Of the above are requested to send a
copy Of the paper containing the advertisement to
this bureau.
July 8
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DR.. POWELL AND DR.. DIossY,
ocuLIsTs AND oPnTHALMc sURcEo

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, ophthalme,
nebule, specks on the eye, strabsmus or.squint,
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-
scribing their case under the following heads:
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FREDERICK WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
j. situated six miles east Of Winchester, Va,
and one mile and half from Stephenson's depot,
on the Winchester and nptomac rairoad--are now
open for the reception Of company.
This water is inferior to none in the State, as IL
holds in solution suphureted hydrogen, iodine, and
magnesa, imparting tone to the system, and acting
powerful alternative, as numerous visiiers can
testify, having been visited for the last fifty years,
and, had il not been for its contracted accommoda-
tions must have been among the first watering
places in the Union For the last Ave years, the
improvements have been increased so as 10 accom-
modate between two and three hundred visitors.
The proprietor has endeavored TO put this water
ing place on footing with the most fashionable and
comfortable places Of the Sort in plain style, and
will use every exertion in his power TO make his
visters comfortable.
1t is easy Of access for all the Atlantic cities Per-
sons leaving Baltimore in the morning cars will
rive at the depot at 3 o'clock the day. where a
coach will be in readiness to take them Immediately
to the springs.
The proprietor feels thankful for the encourage
ment he has received from the public, and will use
every exerton to merit continuance of t, by ma
king those comfortable who may give him call
BRANCH JORDAN, Proprietor
June 9-tf
Persons wishing to visit this watering place are
referred to my former visiters:
Ex-Presdent Tyler, Gen. r. Jones, j. G. Riyes
Chief Justice fancy, Mr.. J. N. BonaParte, Rev.
J. A. Collins, Reverdy Johnson, Rev. Charles Z.
Austin, Baltimore.
Judge Nicholas, Richmond.
Messrs. A. M. Patton, ]. J. Chew, Frcderoks-
burg A.
Southgate, Norfolk, Va.
Jos. b. Skinner, Edenton, N. G.
Hon WIN. b. Calhoun, Massachusetts.
Richard w. Barton, Virginia.
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YALE COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL.

THIS department is under the direction of the
i Hon. David Daggett, LID, late chief JUS
tice of the supreme court of Connecticut, and pro-
lessor Of law; and the Hon. Samuel J. Hitchcock,
LID, instructor in the science and practice Of
law; and Isaac Fl. 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 course is to give thorough legal
education to those gentlemen who propose to enter
the profession Of law The design of the general
course Isl more particularly, to communicate appro-
pirate information to those who wish to attend to ju
risprudence as a branch of liberal knowledge. A
course, with special reference to mercantile aic 10
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
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 course form
the third Monday Of October, annually. Students
are advised to Join at those times il convenient but
they are permitted to join at any other times.
For further information, reference can be had to
the catalogue of Yale college, or the circular of this
department. copy Of the circular will be for
warded to any person who may request il by letter,
postage paid addressed to either OF the instructors
INV HAyEs, August lst, ls45.
Aug A-2aw2m
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WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.
INHE third academic year Of this institution wi
] commence on the first Monday in Septembe

UNHE third academic year of this institution will
Il commence on the first Monday in September.
In order, however, to obviate 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 early 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
Of time
The department Of modern languages lately va
Gated by the removal Of Mr.. Graut has been in
trusted to Professor DovilIiers, a 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
the subscriber, corner Of 18th and streets.
Six Young gentlemen can be received in the fam
ily of the principal Of which Professor Dovilliers
will he member, and in which, far as practical
BILE, the French language will be the medium OF eoii-
versationa intercourse.
Parents residing beyond the limits Of the city,
either within the District OF elsewhere, who
may desire for their sons an opportunity Of
enjoying the prosecution Of their studies, the SIN
gular advantages peculiar 10 the metropolis for de-
veoping and stimulating the intellectual powers,
well as for acquiring varied useful information, may
be made acquainted with thu character 81 the High
School by consulting any Of the gentlemen whose
names are appended and Of vhori all (exccpi those
marked with an as,crisk) either row have, or have
recently had, sons among its pupils.
The terms for bcardcrs will h 1926 Cor the ae-
sdemic year, payable aemi-annualiy, and always IN
advance.
This sum viii he IN fall Cor board. lodging, wash
ing, and tuition IN all the branches tnnghi ~ the
school, except the spanish, Italian, German, and
Hebrew languages.
The terms for day scholars wili continue AZ here
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
BuRE.u or YARDS AND Docks,

BUREAU OF YARDS AND Docks,
JrLY 81, l845.
The time limited for receiving proposals for work
to be performed and materials to be delivered at the
nayy-yard, Memphis is extended from the 2lst
August, TO o'clock p. m. of the 10Th Of September
nerf.
In cases where proposals are made embracing
more than one portion Of the work or of the mate
rails, or the rho, as required by the advertisement,
the department reserves the right of dividing and
accepting for such portions, or for the whole, as
may be deemed hes; for the public interest.
N. b. Those papers which have copied the above
advertisement, will please copy this notice also.
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ELIXER OF CALIsAYA BARK.

THIS preparation is particularly recommended to
Il persons of weak habit, and to such reside in
low situations, where the nervous system is, in gen.
era, moro or less relaxed The addition of certain in
gradients has so completely disguised the taste of
the bark, as to render this efcaciousremedy most
palatable cordial; thus peculiarly adapting it to
quer that repugnance which most persons expert
ence after taking for some time bitter potions, as it
Combines the greatest efficacy with highly agree
aoie havor. As preventive Of the ague it has
superseded the use Of all other remedies, in such
parts OF the country as il is known. Prepared only
by J. Milhau, No. 1873 Broadway, New York.
Price 81 per quart bottle.
Sole agentslfor the above, T. w. Dyott & Sons,
No. 1872 North I'd street, Philadelphia.
N. D. Each bottle has the written signature Of the
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 most
principal druggists.
June s
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PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY.

O HYATT, Agent for the Protection Insurance
-. Company ofHartford, Connecticut, offers TO
insure houses mills, factories, barns and their con-
tents and all other descriptions Of insurabe proper
~, against loss or damage by FIRE. The rates OF
premium offered are as low an those Of any other
similar institution, and every man has now an OPP
portunity, for a triAing sum, 10 protect himself
against the ravages Of this destructive element,
which often in single hour sweeps away the earn
ingsof many years.
The course the Office pursue in transacting their
business, and in the adjustment and paying Of loss
es, is prompt and liberal.
For terms Of insurance, application may be made
TO the above named agent, at his Office, opposite
Browns Hotel, in the city OF Washington, who Is
authorized to issue policies TO applicants without
delay. NM =, any -,
w. CONNER, Secretary.
s. HYATT, Agent
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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, al
the wharf at the western termination Of @ street.
J, MeCUTCHEN.
Aug 2--eod3t'
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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 disbursing officers, who may find il
inconvenent 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 paid) will receive immediate
attention. CHARLES DE SELDING,
Room No. III Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart, U. 8. N.
Commodore John Downes U. g.
Stephen Cambreleng, esq, New York.
A. o. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department.
Rev. Septmus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate
John G. Rives esq, Washington, ID. Q.
John Boyle, esq,
James Hoban, ESQ.,,
Charles Q. Handy, esq, Purser y. s. Navy.
John De Bree, esq,
R. r. Waldron, esq,
April 9--f
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EDITED BY THOMAS RICHIE.
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ysar. .,,. ,... ~,
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of any specie paying hank v II be received.
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C,HILDRRN,s SHOES, CHEAP ron CASH
~ One Of the most complete ss-orimenis 70 oe
found in the city, comprising Every VARSITY ih.
branch will receive particular ai'ennen. fnoss 70
suit the times. 49, ,~
Sign Of the l~,rs HAD Bee, Psnasylssn. ss-,
two doors west Of a street
July ~
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PROSPECTUS OF THE NEW LIBRARY
il OF LAW AND Equity, under the drec-
ton OF Francis j. Troubat, esq, Of Philadelphia;
Hon. Ellis Lewis, Of Lancaster; and Wilson Nc
Csndless, esq, Of Pittsburgh.
This work contains the best productions Of Eng
lsh law authors, without regard to priority Of claim
on the part OF any American publisher. Such books
arc now no,oriously too dear. The reason is, that
~ fast rs they appear, they become monopolies in
the hands Of booksellers in the Atlantic cities. I'm
der the plea Of right, acquired by the addition Of
no'es Of American decisions, the latter claim an
divided Title 10 those works, and set burdensomc
price on them, The Publishers OF the work now
offered 10 the profession throughout the Union, will
not respcc, such titles, but will reprint the standard
British law books M fast a. they cmanae from the
London market Should new editions Of the works
q such writers Sisrkie, the Chiitys, Stephen,
and Archhold, appear, they shall also be included;
and dir,sts az equity and law decisions--works
Which have been studiously kept out Of the Law
Library puhlishsd nj ladeiphis--sball have
plsos IN The proposed new one, together with every
nsw valuable English treatise on chancery or COM
mon hw.
nf- This work will be issued monthly, in num-
brrs q 100 pages. printed on fine white paper, end
good nsw long primer type, al seven dollars per an
num- ' ISAAC q. M'KINLEY,
J. M. q. LESCURE.
H.rr,.burr. Pa, July !, ls.s--Jaiy LIFT
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CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL

CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL
PHIA.
0tARPETINGS, floor furniture, silk and carriage
~ oil cloths, mattings, and window shades.
House-keepers ''attenton!"
100 pieces Brussels and Wilton carpetings
500 do super three ply imperial and ingram
do
1000 do medium and fine ingram do
500 do venjtian 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, 3-4 to Ga wide
1000 yards floor oil cloths, from l to yards
wide
900 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
S cases embroidered Partisan muslin curtains
2 do worsted carpet binding
500 dozen brass stair-rods
5 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, l6 and 20 north Second
street. up stairs at five per cent advance for cash or
city acceptances, with interest added.
J. SIDNEY JONES'
Jan. 28-ly HtH
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DATENT POCKET TELESCOPE LETTER
Il BALANCES !.-Also large letter balances
Of the finest finish and quality, suitable for public
Offices, banks, and contingencies. just received
by
VIM. +. BAYLY,
Penn. avenue, doors west Of llth street.
August lid
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Wy ANTRD-sg good dining-room servant. None
wv ned apply unlc~. well recommended A
sl.ss could y PREPARED. Apply q, this Office.
Juy lid
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vr,o BROKERS THROUGHOUT THE UNI
TED sTATEs.-All prizes in any Of the
.oshorptd iot,eriss drawn in the United States will
h. rad On demand specie funds, at the usual dis
coant q ne old-ssisblished Office Of
CHAs. MCINTYRE a Co,
Gcnerai agents Cor payments Of prizes,
No. rs, Wall street, New York.
The oaicisl drawings are received at the Office
BY exprsss, and the prse money paid at a moments
notics. Orders Coo tickets In the lotteries Of ID.
psins a Co, o. J. q. Gregory a Co, viii be sent
" return q mail, and The drawings transmitted
fFss % postage.
June ll--lswem
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NAVY BEEF.
NAvy DEPARTMENT

Bureau Of Provisions and Clothing,
July 8, l845.
DRoPoSAI.ss sealed and endorsed Proposals
III Esr navy beef, under advertisement Of July 8,
ies5,s vii b. received at this Office until o'clock
. m on Friday, the 18th day Of August next, for
Furnishing and delivering, before the first day
a. November next, a the following nayy-yards,
three thousand two hundred barrels Of navy beef,