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VIZ ASHINGTON CITY DYING ESTAB-
Wv LISHMENT-F WHEATLEY, of George.


town, would most respectfully inform the citizens
Of Washington and vicinity that he has taken the
stand at the corner of lIth street and Pennsylvania
avenue, south side, formerly occupied by j. Berk-
lev, where he invites his old customers, and as
many new ones as may be pleased to try his skill in
the art of dying silk, wooe, and cotton goods and
cloth dressing The preference which has been
given him by large portion Of the citizens Of
Washington, in carrying their work to Georgetown,
has induced him. for the convenience ofthe public and
with view to enlarge his business, and by an exhi-
bition of superior work to extend his reputation, to
take stand in the metropolis where he is prepared
to receive and execute all manner of ladies' and gem
temens apparel in a. superior stile. Shawls OF
every material and texture cleansed, bleached, or
dyed, and the border preserved.
He conceives it unnecessary further to commend
himself to the public, as he has long been known
and extensively patronized from every part OF the
country. He has lately built and fitted up an extern
sive and complete dye-house and is prepared to do
all kinds of work with despatch, and in style not
to be surpassed in this country He especially calls
the attention of gentlemen to the superior manner in
which coats and pants, and gentlemen's apparel
generally, done. The shape and set of the coat
are not in the slightest degree injured; and the color
is warranted to stand, and not in the least to rub.
All kinds of work will be thankfully received, and
done on moderate terms
N. B.--The present is the best season for cleans
ing and dying curtains; and he would call the atten-
ton of clearinghouse keepers, tavern-kcepers, and
others having curtains TO cleanse color, to the
present, as a more propitious time than the fall
The work can be done better in good weather; and
there is less hurry in summer. May 6-dlm
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TODD'S FASHIONABLE HAT AND CAP
ESTABLISHMENT
Sign of the Golden Hat, uest Of Brovn's
Hotel, WASHINGTON.

l1OIef, w uSNtUStOUs
COMMENCEMENT OF THE SPRING AND
" SUMMER BUSINESS.-Th proprietor of
the above extensive establishment in announcing to
his customers the arrival of part of his new and
splendid stock of spring and summer fashions, begs
leave to them that every article not of his own
manufacture has been purchased with the greatest
discrimination regards style and quality, and at
the very lowest rates for cash, and trusts that the
reputation it has long enjoyed the place for the
most tasteful articles in his line will be fully
tanned. The most assiduous and unremitting per-
sona attention will be given, it being his wish to
make his the most popular establishment IN the
country.
Genilemen's splendid black beaver hats, extra
light for summer.
Gentemen's splendid cashmere hats, extra light,
for summer, unsurpassed for fneness and evenness
Of texture and symmetrical figure.
Gentemen's moleskin hats, richly lustred and
most elegantly finished. The undersigned believes
that the manufacture of this most favorite wear is
now perfected. It's peculiar qualities are, first, the
richness and permanence of its color; second, It's
great durability, from not being liable to crack or
break; third, being entirely waterproof, and its
shape not altered by the heat Of summer; fourth,
the price being only about one-haf of the sum asked
for hat bu ia few years since.
The Partisan steel framed hat, for some peculiari-
ties very desirable.
Gentemen's pure white Oregon beaver hats, very
fine and rich
1ehuemens WINE, pearl, anu piue casSi'heie
hats.
Panama hats, with extra wide brims, "Oreans
pattern" very white and beautifully shaped
Gentemen's leghorn, double and single brims.
Ladies' riding hats, new style. sI a
Boys Genoa hats. I'll
Do Partisan hats. s ~,
A few cartons children's Florence caps, believed
to be all Of the kind ever imported, most tasefully
trimmed.
Infants fine leghorn hats, of select patterns,
A very large assortment of boys and children's
leghorn, scane,te, and other summer hats, une-
qualled in extent, variety, and style.
MILITARY AND NAVAL CHAPEAUX.
The undersigned will give his attention to the
finishing Of these according to regulations Also,
chapeaux for the diplomatic corps; together with
blue cloth caps, embroidered TO suit every branch
Of service, as
General staff, medical staff, typographical engi-
neer, ordnance artillery, infantry, revenue marine,
and navy.
Leather and other hat boxes, canes umbrellas,
&c.
Articles ordered sent directed, and delivered in
this city free of charge. Terms cash.
April 22-d6t3tawtf
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ENERAI. AGENCY, WESTINGHOUSE

GENERAL AGENCY, WASHlNGTON.--T
VI l.. SMITH, late Register of the Treasury
and A. THO SMITH, Attorney and Counsellor al
Law, and late Chief Clerk of the Navy Depart
ment has associated for the transaction of general
agency business at the seat Of government of the
United States, under the firm of L. L. q A. Tho
SMITH, and will attend to the prosecution and col.
lection of claims in the several executive depart
ments and before Congress-; to the receipt of I'M
claimed dividends on the old funded debt and the
new oans to the refundment of moneys paid for
duties under protest. to the settlement of public ac-
counts; to claims under Indian and other treaties
to business connected with the French, Mexican,
Neapolitan, and Spanish indemnties to prescription
and other land claims; to the procuring of patents
for public lands, and for scientific and useful inven-
TONS to the obtaining Of pensions; to the purchase
and sale Of real estate stocks &C.; and to whatever
business may require the aid Of an agent or attor-
ney..
has made them familiar with the forms and modes
of procedure required be observed in the ransac-
ton of all kinds of public business. In addition to
the advantages which they are thus enabled to offer
thew pledge prompt and faithful attention to all
matters which may be ntrused to their care.
The charges will be regulated by the nature Of the
business Letters must be post paid.
This firm has been appointed the agents of the
National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society OF
London, whose capital is S2,5OO,0O0, to effect life
insurance. fs
Office on F street, near the Treasury Department
and opposite the clearinghouse of Messrs. Corco-
ran q Riggs. April 29--dlwata"Sw
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TRANSPORTATION OF NAVAL STORES
Navy DEPARTMENT,
BUREAU OF Provisions AND CLOTHING,

NAVY DEPARTMENT., .t.l5rf Il
BUREAU OF PRoyIsIcNs AND CLorHINc,
May 10, l845.
PROPOSALS, sealed and endorsed Proposals
i for freight to Pensacola" will be received at
this office until Monday the Cd day of June next, at
o'clock p M, for the transportation of about two
thousand barrels Including quantity Of lumber,
&C., DC, &c.,) ofgovernmem stores, from the navy
yard, Gosport, Virginia. TO the navy yard at Pensa,
cola, Florida. Offers must specify the price asked
per barrel, without distinction between wet and dry;
five and half cubic feet of measurement goods and
thirty gallons to the gauge of all casks not usually
called barrels to be considered barrels whatever
they may contain; no primage to be allowed. Ten
fair-weather lay days to be allowed at each Of the
ports of Gosport and Pensacola, for taking in and
discharging cargo. Proposals must state the de-
scrpton, the name and the condition of the vessel,
and the vessel must pass the usual inspection and
be ready at the navy yard at Gosport to receive
cargo by the 18th day Of June. Bids not conform
ing in all respects to this advertisement, will not be
considered.
To be published once week until the ed Of June
in the Union, Constitution, and Intellgencer D. c.;
Baltimore Republican; Evening Post, Morning
News, New York; Times and Post, Boston.
May 1Q-1aU2
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To Lawyers, Merchants, Mechanics, Farm
ers, and Public Officers, &c.
AMERICAN GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
WASHINGTON

.nN retiring from his official station as Assistant
" Postmaster General, JOHN s. SKINNER
devotes himself to the transaction GENERAL AGEN-
CT BUSINESS, particularly in connection with the va
nous departments of the national government--busl-
ness in which he is henceforth associated with
HENRY O'REILLY, of the State of New York
Persons in any part of the United States, who
have business to transact with either department OF
the general government at Washington, or with any
Of the State governments, who require researches
to be made in the public records any where in the
Union, can have their requests promptly ATTENDED
to, by addressing the undersigned.
Extensive acquaintance throughout the Union,
consequent on the longcontinued connection of both
the undersigned with the newspaper press, with the
post Office and other public organizations, will great
y facilitate the prosecution ofinquiries and transac-
ton of business through their agency.
Lawyers, public officers, contractors, and others
having business arising under contracts, or under
the pension, post office, or patent laws---merchants
desiring remission Of duties, 6c.-mechanics or In
ventors requiring patents--and farmers having bu.
sness with the General Land Office, may find this
promptness and economy. Claims under treaties
with the Indian nations or foreign governments
also attended to-
Special attention will be paid to those who wish to
buy or sell lands in Virginia and other southern
States; and nquirers, from the North South, are
respectfully referred to circular concerning Sag
rcultural improvement in the southern States, y
lately published in the Globe, lntclllgencer, and
other journals. @
Letters must be posi.tree, to insure attention; and
may be addressed to the subscribers, either at Al
bany, New York, or Washington particularly at
the latter place, H R
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NOTICE.
To mail contractors, applicants for the appointment d
Posfmdsfers, &C., &c.

II
To mail contractors, applicants for the appointment o.
Postmasiers, &C., &c.
THE undersigned having been associated with
i the General Post Office Department for more
than twenty years. and being perfectly familiar with
its details Of business, now offers his services to such
OF his old friends the contractors, as may be disposed
to patronze 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-
cepabe to them. A letter to him at any time post
paid will be promptly attended to-
10 applicants for the appointment of p'stn'asters,
ne will, upon the remission Of fee OF s.,
postage paid, that their petitions or recommended
tons received and on file at the department, or, if
not give them due notice thereof and also give at
lenuon to their interests until the decision of the
Postmaster GenefaI is made, and then notify them
the result, belt favorable or adverse. II must be
certainly no small satisfaction, after the trouble of
procuring spch testimonials, be assured that they
pave beer duly received and brought to the notice
the appointing power To such as may favor
bun n this particular branch of his agency, he cam
Ac.ta to give entire satisfaction.
The undersigned viii also attend to any claims or
tther business which may be intrusted to his care
fnd supervision, before any of the departments Of
ne general government.
Address THOMAS B. ADDISON,
Washington City.
| April 3-6m
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TRANSPORTATION OF NAVAL STORES
NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
BUREAU OF Provisions AND CLOTHING,

NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
BUREAU OF PRovIsloNs AND CLorHrsc,
May 1, 1645.
PROPOSALS, sealed and endorsed proposals
Il for freight to China" will be received at this
bureau until o'clock, p. m, on Thursday, the 18th
instant, for the transportation Of 1900 barrels,
(more or ess,) in bulk, Of government stores from
the navy-yard at Charlestown, Massachusetts, to
the port Of Macao, in China. Offers must specify
the price per barrel without any distinction between
wet or dry barrels, Eve and half feet of measure
ment goods and thirty gallons to the gauge. Of all
casks not usually called barrels to be considered as
barrels, whatever they may contain. No JPrimage
to be allowed; and fifteen fair weather working lay
days to be allowed at each Of the ports OF Shsres-
town and Macao foraling in and discharging cargo.
Proposals must state the, description, the nsme
and the condition of the vessel; and she must pass
the usual inspection, and be ready at the navy-yard
at Charlesown to receive cargo by the 18th day Of
June next. Bids not conforming in all respects to
this advertisement viii not be considered. $500
To be published once week until May 90 in the
Union, Constitution and IntcIligencer, Washing
ton, ID. c.; Evening Post, Morning News, Plebeian,
Journal of Commerce, Sun, New York; Post,
Times, Courier, Boston; Eastern Argus, Portland,
Maine. ~
Proprietors Of the above papers viii be pleased to
send paper containing the advertisement to this
bureau
May l
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TT Is IMPORTANT TO FARMERS AND
Il GARDENERS TO BUY THEIR GARDEN
SEEDS WHERE THEY CAN GET THEM
FRESH AND GENUINE.--Thc 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-
par,ment where the farmer, gardener, amateur, and
stockholders, provide themselves with fresh gar
den and flower seeds, all Of the best quality.
: If any garden or flower seeds should prove to DC
bad. when sown in proper time and manner, ana
season the least favorable for such fresh seed wiz
be given, or the money returned.
Seed.deaers supplied by the pound, busnel, or
barrel, at liberal discount, and ON terms equai 20
anv wholesale and retail establishment in any Of the
JOHN DOUGLAS,
Florist and Scotsman.
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OFFICE OF Con-. OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
M,rch 10 IQdE

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
stone, wood, and iron work of the Presidents man.
sion, which has been heretofore painted, including
the wings, terraces portcos 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-rais, and balusters. All cracks
and breaks to 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 in
the best manner, subject to the inspection of such
person or persons the commissioner may appoint
for that purpose. The will have to enter
into bond with approved security, for the faithful
completion of the work by the first of October next.
March l6--
To be published twice a week in the National In
telgencer. fs, @
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War DEPARTMENT, May l845.

TINE appropriations applicable to such objects
Il are so limited by law, that no books, aliases,
maps, newspapers, or periodicals., sent to the War
Department without subscription or order previous
ly given, can be paid for or considered public prop
erty. All claims and accounts against the depart
men must be rendered at the close of the quarter in
which supplies of any kind were ordered and fur
nished, except for newspapers and periodicals SO
ordered, which will be rendered and settled yearly
The accounting quarters Of the fiscal year termi-
nate on the Both Of September, 3lst of December,
3lst of March, and 3Oth of June.
May l3-2awlm a st
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OREGON SEED CoRN.--I have to-day re-
" ceived few bushels Of this extraordinary
corn, introduced by General VIM. H. Hsrrison n
1882 and which last year yielded 12l bushels TO
the acre, and sbeIlcd II bushels 10 the barrel This
corn is well worth the agrcuituriss attention, its
yield is at least 20 per cent. over the common. For
full description of il Patent Office report 845
page asa. Those in want should apply early, as the
supply is limited.
J.F. CALLAN,
March 10 Corner Of Z and 7th streets.
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CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL

TARPETINGS floor furniture, silk and carriage
~ oil cloths, mattlngs, and window shades.
ouse-keepers ''attention!n
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, "a to Ga wide
1000 yards floor oil cloths, from l to s yards
wide
600 transpa rent oiled window shades, Italian
moonlight and landscape views
1000 New England patent blinds
100 bales alicant msts, assorted sizes
900 do MANILA and jute mats
500 Wilton, Brussels and tufted hearth rugs
5 cases embroidered Partisan muslin curtains
2 do worsted carpet binding
500 dozen brass stair-rods
S 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, 10 and 90 north Second
street. up stairs at five per cent advance for cash or
city acceptances with interest added
]. SIDNEY JONES.
Jan. 26-ly
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1000 pistols,
1900 swords, and

.
All the above arms must be made of materials of
the best quality; and all arms and materials to be
subject to such proof test and inspection as is now
applied to similar arms and materials in the army of
the United States.
The materials and the forms and dimensions of
al the parts must conform to those of the estab-
lished patterns The workmanship and finish must
be equal to those of the model arms and the seve-
raj parts must be Drowned bued, case-hardened,
or polished, as in the standard models. The forms
and dimensions of the parts to be verified by veri-
flying gauges already established.
Patterns of the aforegoing pistols, and copper
powder TASKS, may be seen on application to the
commandment Of either of the navy-yards, or to this
bureau.
All to be delivered on or before the 4th day OF
June, 1916: one-hrd at the navy-yard near Boston,
and two-thirds at the yard near New York; to
be delivered free of charges, except as to packing
boxes--for these a fair allowance viii 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., ms
the case may be. t 4 5a
Bonds with two approved siretes in one-half the
amount Of contract, will be required, to be entered
into within fifteen days after the time limited for re-
cevng bids; and ten per cent. of the amount of all
bills will be retained as collateral security, for the
faithful performance of the contract, which will be
paid only on the satisfactory completion Of it; and
ninety per cent. of all deliveries made will be paid
on 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 Intelgencer, and Constitution, Washington;
Daily keystone, and Pcnnsyvanian Philadelphia;
Evening Post, Morning News, and Journal of Com
merce, NewYork; Morning Post, and Daily Times,
Boston.
April 23-2aw
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A fresh supply Of DR.. Rusds Justly celebrated
INFAIJIRI,E HEALTH PILLS.

r HAVE just received another supply OF pills
Rush, Of Philadelphia. .
In the short space Of six months since they were
first introduced in this city, they have done much
good, and gained great celebrity
have left few for sale with Jones & Clark
GrcenIcafs point; James Gull, near the Navy-Yard
and John 7. Killmon Pennsylvania avenue, near
the railroad depot. iil ~ ~
They may also be had at my office on Pennsylva
MIA avenue, between 18th and 18th streets, (soutf
side)
Only t,oelre-and-a-half cents per bor. u psE
EDMUND F.. BROWN,
General Agent.
April 5--eo3t Intel.
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JOHN S. SKINNER,
HENRY O,REULY.

I5-Sensble of the manifold courtesies with
which he has been honored by editors of all parties,
from the time when he established the first agricu-
tural journal in America more than quarter-cen-
fury ago, JOHN S. SKINNER adds this note for
the purpose of saying that il will afford him great
pleasure to maintain the intercourse thus long con-
nued, and to reciprocate the services of editorial
friends who may now favor him with few inser-
tons of this notice
April
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NEW YORK CARPET WAREHOUSE
REUBEN SMITH, Jr.

f0a broadway, opposite the City Hall, New York
hpoRTER and dealer in carpetings, floor oil
COINS, &c, would respectfully solicit the atten.
OF dealers and others visiting the city, to his ex
bhsve assortment of French Aubusson, Exmnster
boyu Velvet Wilton, Geneva Velvet, Tapestry,
uSSe,s, Ihreeply, Ingram and Venetian Carpet
~, floor oil-cloths, &c, to which he is daily add
ne newest and most elegant patterns, received
me ,a,es. lmportations, comprising the largest
[ohs I. - assortment of carpetings and floor oil
on,s u .he United States. The strongest induce.
a,e 1nered to purchasers, as, from his great
fabled to furnish Them with the latest and hes,
| March 3--2m P'e''
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HousE-FURNIsHING wARERooMs.

HOUSE-FURNISHING WAREROOMS.
DoTELER, DONN & 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 as to enable them TO sell as low as can
be found (of the same quality anywhere. Their
stock embraces a general assortment Of
Cabinet ware and chairs b.
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 .ar
Tin and wooden ware
Baskets, table mats, and looking glasses
Beds, mattresses, and bedsteads s aa
Brushes, combs, spitoons, &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 a
good stock of superior French china dinner desert,
and tea sets. Tf asa HEUEtI
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'oh SALE OR RENT-A neat framed cot
mge house containing six rooms, kitchen. cow
Fuse, &c, with two squares of ground attached
OF which is enclosed with new fence, and Il in
ooo state OF cultlvation-situated near the bound
OF ms city. This property is in pleasant and
Lanny locality; and having upon il two large and
S lall,ng springs, so elevated that water may be
Inducted to any part it, is admirably adapted I'd
early garden, or a dairy. 1t will be rented on
t'aerate terms TO good tenant; sold cheap for
IN or exchanged in part payment for new me
I'M sued comfortable brick dwelling suitably sit,-
te IN the list, ID, or Sd ward of the city.
yfor further particulars, apply to
JOHN F. CALLAN,
aa ne Druggist, cor. 7th and E streets.