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NAN AGENTS OfFTcR,

Macy AGENTS OFFIcR,
Norfolk, August Z, lS45.
SEALED proposals. in duplicate, will be received
~ until ~ o'clock on the 4th day Of September
next, for the delivery, at the naval hospital 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
Ninety-fve thousand plain, or common hard Bal
timore bricks.
Eighty casks offresh burnt Washington lime.
Offers will be received for the stone, bricks, and
lime together; but the price per perch, per thousand
and per cask, must be stated for each distinctly
ried for the whole cost of EACH and engrossed in
words at length, for the total amount ofall
Deliveries must be made as soon as the offers
are decided, so that the work may be commenced
and carried ON without delay, and the whole must
be completed by the LIST of October.
Bond and security will be required, and ten per
cent. retained from all accounts until the contract is
complied with.
GEO. LOYAL,
Aug. 9-law4w Navy Agent
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WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.
TINE third academic year of this institution ,

vUNHE third academic year OF this institution VIII
i 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 sons 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
ture operations, and obviate much subsequent loss
of time.
The department of modern languages, lately va
Gated by the removal of Mr.. Girault, 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
the subscriber, corner Of 18th and | streets.
Six Young gentlemen can be received in the FAM
y Of the principal, of which Professor Dovilliers
will be a member, and in which, far as practical
be the French language will be the medium of con-
versatonal intercourse.
Parents residing beyond the limits Of the city,
either within the District or elsewhere, who
may desire for their sons an opportunity Of
ENJOYING in the prosecution Of their sudies the sim
guar advantages peculiar to the metropolis for de-
welcoming and stimulating the intellectual powers, az
well as for acquiring varied useful informal ton, 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 asterisk) either now have, or have
recently had, sons among its pupils.
The terms for boarders will be 1925 for the &c.
ademic year, payable semi-annualy, 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
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PENNSYLVANIA UNIvERSlTY-M
DEPARTMENT.

TIME course of instruction will open Gas hereto
i fore) on the hrst Monday Of November, and
close the last day Of February, under the follow
ing arrangement:
BENJAMIN w. DUDLEY M. D., professor of the
principles and practice of surgery.
VIM. H. RICHARDSON, M. d., professor of obste-
rics and diseases of women and children.
THOMAS d. MITCHELL, M. D., professor of ma
terra medica and therapeutics.
RoBERr PETER, M. D., professor of chemistry
and pharmacy.
LorAN q. WArsos, M. D., professor of theory
and practice. -
JAMES M. Bush, M D., professor Of special and
surgical anatomy.
LEoNIDAs M. LAWSON, M. D., professor Of gene
raj and pathological anatomy and physiology.
ETHELBERr L. Dudley, M. d., demonstration of
anatomy. s
The ntroductories 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 adpance,
in the best money current where the pupils reside.
Naturalization fee, IS. Hospital ticket, with clipi-
cal lectures, IS. Graduation fee, SOS. Dissecting
ticket, $40.
The needfal expenses oflving range between
two and three dollars per week. Gratuiious lee
lures las usua) in the month of October Further
information may be had by addressing letters, post
paid, to THOMAS ID. MITCHELL,
Dean Of the Faculty.
Aug. Embellishments, KY, August, ls45
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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 will receive particular attention Prices 70
suit the times.
Sign Of the large Black Boot, Pennsylvania av',
two doors west Of A street.
July "a
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FREDERICK WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
Il situated six miles east of Winchester Va,
and one mile and half from Stephenson's depot,
on the Winchester and Potomac railroad--are now
open for the reception of company.
This water is inferior to none in the State, as i
holds in solution sulphureted hydrogen, iodine, and
magnesa, imparting tone to the system, and acting
as powerful Alternative, as numerous visiters can
testify having been visited for the last fifty years,
and had it not been for its contracted accommoda-
tons, must have been among the first watering
places in the Union. For the last five years, the
improvements have been increased so as to accom-
MEDIATE between two and three hundred vsiters
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
visers comfortable
II is easy of access for all the Atlantic cities Per-
sons leaving Baltimore in the morning cars will ar
rive at the depot at 3 o'clock the same 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 it, 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-President Tyler, Gen. r. Jones, J. c. Rives.
Chief Justice fancy, Mr.. J. N. Bonaparte, Rev.
J. A. Collins, Reverdy Johnson, Rev. Charles G.
Austin, Baltimore.
Judge Nicholas, Richmond.
Messrs. A. M. Patton, j. J. Chew, Fredericks-
Mr.. John Cooper, Col. G. B. Cooke, Mr. --
Southgate, Norfolk, Va.
Jos. b. Skinner, Edenton, N. G.
Hon. VIM. B. Calhoun, Massachusetts.
Richard w. Barton, Virginia.
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TTANTED-a good dining.room servant. Non
w need apply unless well recommended. 4
slave would be preferred. Apply at this ONCE.
July 21--n
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
~ T0N.--Thc undersigned offers his services as
hn agent for claims upon either of the departments
pr Congress.
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
bf accounts Of disbursing officers, who may find it
nconyenent to attend personally, especially those
b the navy His experience and practical knowl
Fdge will afford many facilities.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
bmount claimed and the extent Of service required.
Communications (post paid) will receive immediate
Ptention CHARLES DE SELDING,
Room No. IL Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart, u. 8. N.
Commodore John Downes, U. s. N
Stephen Cambreeng, esq, New York.
A. 0. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department.
Rev. Septmus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
John G. Rves, esq, Washington, d. c.
John Boyle, esq,
James Hoban, esq.,,
Charles o, Handy, esq, Purser y. s. Navy.
John De Bree, ESQ.,,
r. Waldron, esq,
April 9-f
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CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL
PHIA.
CNARPETINGS, 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 venitian 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 I'd vide
1000 yards floor oil cloths, from l to 8 yards
wide
OO, transpa rent oiled window shades, Italian
moonlight and landscape views
1000 New England patent blinds
100 bales alicant mats, assorted sizes
900 do MANILA and jute mats
500 Wilton, Brussels and tufted hearth rugs
S cases embroidered Partisan muslin curtains
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
city acceptances, with interest added.
J.SIDNEY JONES.
Jan. 28-1y
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS,
August I1th, 1S45.
TINE time limited for receiving proposals for
II work to be performed, and materials to be fur
nshed at the nnvy-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 are referred to the engineer A.
B. Warford esq, at Memphis.
Those papers which have copied the advertise
ment of the 2lst ultmo, as well as the "Cincinnati
Enquirer" and Louisville Democrat" will please
copy this notice also.
Aug ltd
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ELlXER OF CALIsAYA BARK.

MS preparation is particularly recommended to
! persons OF weak habit, and to such as reside in
y, SITUATIONS, where the nervous system is, in gem
more or less relaxed. The addition of certain in
eIen.s has so completely disguised the taste Of
oark as to render this eflicaciousremcdy, most
a@Gle cordial; thus peculiarly adapting il to con-
-. na' repugnance which most persons expert
el'er taxing for some time bitter potions, il
4" 'he greatest efficacy with highly agree
mayor As preventive of the ague it has
perseded the use of all other remedies, in such
T Oh the country as tits known. Prepared only
- MHhau, No. 1873 Broadway, New York
{qce 81 per quart bottle.
ooe agents,for the above, t. w. Dyott & Sons
w. ~ l ~ North I'd street, Philadelphia
foe proprietor
J. MILHAU.
~, upech depot at the bookstore of Robert Farm
wy, corner Of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
r snGe, Washington city; also for sale by the mos
nIhcipal druggists.
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And on hand all other kinds manufactured by the
above makers, which will be sold at New York
prices. July s
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oApIENT POCKET TELESCOPE LETTER
BALANCESli.--Also large letter balances
wy nnest finish and quality, suitable for public
''' banks, and contingencies. just received
n VIM. F. BAYLY,
Anon, rem avenue, doors west of llih street.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
BUREAU OF YARps AND Dock,

49, BUREAU OF I AKDS AND DOCKS, NJ
JcLY 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 2lst
August, to o'clock p. m. Of the ION Of September
nerf.
In cases where proposals are made embracing
more than one portion Of the work or of the mate
rails, or the ,ohoie, 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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NTOTICE.--Was committed TO the jail Of WASH
IN ingon county, District of Columbia, on the 18th
July, ls45, negro man, VINO ca'ls himself John
and about % or % years of age Had on, when
committed striped summer coat and panialoons,
4 black fur hat, and has other clothing with him,
principally home made. He says he is slave,
and belongs to Mr.. John Smith, who lives in
Henrico county, between Petersburg aud Richmond,
Virginia, and about 20 miles from Richmond lie
has a under the left eye, and oneon 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 VIII be sold
for his prison and other expenses, as the law d.
reefs.
ROBERT BALL, Jailei
A. HUNTER,
Aug. 7-lawtf Marshal ID.
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|,HALLENGE OF BARLETTA--an biston-
I cal romance Of the times Of the Medici, by
Massimo D'Azeglio; translated from the italian by
G. Edwards Lester, author Of "Glory and Shame
of England &c. Just received at
Aug9 FRANCK TAYLoR'S.
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TO THE LADIES.
VIZ 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-gaters, black and CO.
lored.
Also, one of the handsomest assortmenis of chill
drens shoes to be found in any establishment in tho
District
Mr.. Charles Mann, an experienced cutter, will take
for those who prefer it, at the same price
as store-work. He has many customers who
think him Of the best filters they have ever tried
The best materials employed in our shoes, and all
work sold by us warranted.
Sign ofhe large black boot, Pennsylvania avenue,2
doors east Of Al street.
Aug9
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q Ean CARDS pERRY,s PENs.-w.

- Ean CARDS PERRY'S PENS.-W.
.A,COO FISCHER, importer of fancy and
staple stationery, has just received, via New York,
per ship Victoria, direct from those nmtable manu-
iacturers James Perry e. Co., $500 cards Of their
best metallic pens, consisting of the following kinds,
which will be sold at reduced prices, wholesale and
retail at Stationcrs Hail. Sd door east Of 18th street,
Pennsylvania avenue:
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Tie Croton (.NutuaD Insurance Company,
OFFICE NO. 10 WALL STREET, IN THE CITY OF
NEW YORK.
ITNHIS 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
|sublect 10 no responsibility.
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ITO MAIL CONTRACTORS, POSTMAS-
l. 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 to contractors, postmasters
and all others 10 whose business his experience may
be valuable. All affairs intrused to him, whether
relating past, current, contemplated transac-
tons with the department, shall be attended to as
promptly and efficiently as could be done by the
parties themselves, il the spot. Bidders for the
southern and western mail-routeG, to be declared
the LIST of October next will find it their advan-
age 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 at any time required to
be made by him, he will remit the proceeds without
delay Communications must be postpaid
FITZHUGH COYLE.
Hon. Elisha Whittesey, 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. 8. circuit
court, d. c., Washington.
VIM. W. Seaton, esq, Mayor of Washington.
Aug 8--2aw2m
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SAMUEL A. LAWRENCE, President.
10SEPH B. JONES, Vice President.
N. CARROLL, Secretary.
til. e. A. THOS SMITH, Agents.
Office street, near the Treasury Department.
June 24--eod3m
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TRUSTEES.
James Harper, Abraham Van Nest,
John B. asala, William b. Cozzens,
\ Leander Starr Charles l.. .Vose;
Edward Richardson, Joseph B. Monies,
James Phalen, Robert Lane,
John J. Herrick, Samuel Sherwood,
George G, De Kay, Zadock Pratt,
Samuel A. Lawrence, Herman d. Gould,
fheodoreA. Meyer, James Cook,
William P. Furniss, Elias +. Aldrich,
ohn L. Gilchrist, Lawrence HILL
4oring Andrews, Thomas Monahan,
Cyrus Chenery, William III. Townsend,
George Whitaker, John Breasted,
Edwin R. Tremain, Leonard Appleby,
ieorge Paen, James Cruikshank,
William Burgoyne, Asa s. Crosby.
BIas NJ. Crandall,
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Aug. 9-law4w
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SUSQUEHANNA STONE, BALTIMORE
BRICKS, AND WASHINGTON LIME.

Aug. 9--law4w