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OFFIcE OF Cow. OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
March l8. lS45.

. 7 2
PROPOSALS, SEALED AND ENDORSED
IL proposals for painting the Presidents Man
sion," 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 ballustrade;
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 as the commissioners 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 l8--
To be published twice week in the National In
telligencer.
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1000 pistols,
1900 swords, and
l. 900 conner powder

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 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, 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 aforcgoing 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, l846: onc-hrd at the navy-yard near Boston,
and two-thirds at the navy-yard near New York; to
be delivered free Of charges, except as to packing
boxes--for thesea 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 suretes in one-half the
amount Of contract, will be required to be entered
into within fifteen days after the time limited for re-
ceving 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 it; and
ninety per cent of all deliveries made will be paid
on ali 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 Inteligencer, and Constitution, Washington;
Daily keystone, and Pennsylvania, Philadelphia;
Evening Post, Morning News, and Journal Of Com
merce, NewYork; Morning Post, and Daily Times,
Boston.
April 23-2aw
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NEW BOOKS this day received, for Gale by F.

NEW BOOKS this day received, for Gale by F.
In TAYLOR
Excepting House and Housekeeping" story Of
domestic life, by Mrs. Hall; l vol.--50 cents.
"New Orleans as / found it," by III. Ddimus; l
volume--25 cents.
Wandering Jew, parts and 10.
Thirlwalps History Of Greece, complete in 2 vol
umes, octavo. -
Number AZ Pictorial Shakespeare.
Number % Pictorial Bible.
Number Coplands Dictionary ofPractical Med
icine.
Voyages Round the World from the death of
Captain Cook to the present time, volume price
so CENTS being volume 172 of Harper's Family
Library.
April
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To Lawyers, Merchants, Mechanics, Farm
ers, and Public Officers, SC.

To LaUyers, Merchants, Mechanics, Farm
ers, and Public Officers, &c.
AMERICAN GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY,
WASHINGTON.
ON retiring from his official station as Assistant
~ Postmaster General, JOHN 8. SKINNER
devotes himself to the transaction GENERAL AcEN-
CT BUSINESS particularly in connection with the va
rious departments Of the national governmentbusi-
ness in which he is henceforth associated with
HENRY O'RElLLY, 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 ong-continued 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 aws--merchants
desiring remission Of duties, &c.--mechanics or in
ventors requiring patents-and farmers having bu.
siness with the General Land Office, may find this
agency conducive to their interest in the way of
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 inqurers, from the North or South are
respectfully referred to circular concerning Tag.
ricultural improvement in the southern States, y
lately published in the Globe, lnteligencer, and
other journals
Letters must be postfree, to insure attention; and
may be addressed to the subscribers, either at Al
bany, New York, or Washington-particu at
the latter place. -
HENRY O'REILLY.
ISSensibe of the manifold courtesies with
which he has been honored by editors Of all parties,
from the time when he established the first agricul-
tural journal in America more than quarter-cen-
fury ago, JOHN s. SKINNER adds this note for
the purpose of saying that it will afford him great
pleasure to maintain the intercourse thus long con-
nued, and to reciprocae the services of editorial
friends who may now favor him with few inser-
tons of this notice;
April
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DRESIDENTS' MESSAGES, from Washing
i ton to Tyler, complete in one large octave VOL,
embracing not merely the inaugural and annual mes
sages as usual in former compilations Of this kind;
but embracing proclamations, recommendation,
protests vetoes, and all messages Of moment, since
the foundation ofthe government, with the advant-
ge of having them PACED and indexed for immedi-
ate reference; price 81 25. +. TAYLOR
Jan. Z
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April 30-6t

CHEAPER THAN EVER AT THE NEW
" CHEAP CASH STORE.--The subscriber
respectfully informs the public that he has Just re-
ceived large and beautiful stock Of new spring
goods which he intends selling as he has heretofore
done, twenty-five per cent. less than they can be
purchased elsewhere in the District. His adyanta-
ges being such as to have enabled him to purchase
his stock very cheap, induces him to offer 10 the
public great bargains. Please call and examine my
stock before purchasing elsewhere, consisting Of
large assortment of new style balzarine lawns
and bereges
A large assortment Of new style cambria lawns
sbawls and scarfs
large assortment Of lace muslins and cambrcs
Do new style Polka and Nobe
Be- assortment do new 'yi' P Eeapol.au Mo,
dena, Rutland, and Braid bonnets
A large assortment of new style sunshadcs, para
solets, and parasos
GENTLEMEN's WEAR.
spelcndid assortment Of wool-dyed black and
blue cloths
A splendid assortment of wool.dyed black and
blue cassmeres
A splendid assortment of light cassimercs and
linen drillings
splendid assortment of fancy tweeds, all colors
and qualities
Summer cloths, cashmerets, drap d'etes, and plaid
gpmbroons
Also, a very extensive assortment ofdomestics of
every description.
Gentlemens garments made up in the neatest and
most fashionable STYLES at the shortest notice. and
8 T. WALL,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 9th streets,
opposite Centre Market
April 19-2aw3w
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March 22-dtff

VIyILKINSoN'S CEMENT--for restoring CHI
wv ma, earthenware, glass, wood, and marble
that are broken TO their former state Of usefulness,
without disfiguring in the least and in such man
ner that fire. air. or hot water will not affect them;
and the article repaired fit for in thirty minutes
Also. Chinese diamond cement for the same pur-
J. f. CALLAN,
Ian 10 Corner of Z and It'll streets
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NEW BOOKS.--vcronica, novel, translated
IN from the German; Isabel, or the trials Of the
Heart tale for the young, volume, just received
for sale by +. TAYLOR, or for circulation from
the WaverIey 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, lS45.
April %
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II fresh suppiyof DR.. Rushs Justly celebrated
! INFAfJIBI,E HEALTH PILLS.

NThLIIDIFI TIENhII II Il II1I1aJ.
r HAVE Just received another supply Of pills
i made from the recipe of the late DIR. Benjamin
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,
Greeneafs point; James Gull, near the Navy ard;
and John T. Killmon, Pennsylvania avenue, near
the railroad depot.
They may also be had at my Office on Pennsylva.
MIA avenue, between 18th and 18th streets, (sou,h
slde.)
ONLY ticeipe-and-a-talf cents per bor
EDMUND F. BROWN,
General Agent
April 5--eo3t INTEL
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CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL
pHIA

CtARPETINGS, floor furniture, silk and carriage
" oil cloths, mattings and window shades
House-keepers s'attention!n
100 pieces Brussels and Wilton carpetings
5e0e do super three ply imperial and ingram
80 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 wooen floor cloths
100 do furniture oil cloths, "a to GA wide
1000 yards floor oil cloths, from l 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
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
S cases embroidered cloth and worsted piano
and table covers
This mammoth stock, laid in for cash, comprising
every variety of pattern viii be sold wholesale and
retail, at the warehouses, 10 and 20 north Second
street, up stairs at five per advance for cash
city acceptances, with interest added.
J. SIDNEY JONES.
Jan. 28-ly
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7 A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
IA TON, d. C.--CHARLEs DE SEEDING, Gem
eral Agent, No. Ii, Todd's buildings Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, ID. c., offers his services to
tive departments or Congress-, or private claims on
Particular attention paid to the settlement of ac-
counts of disbursing officers who may find il ncon-
venent to attend personally especially those of the
navy.
Also attends as agent for nonresident property
holders, collecting rents, procuring pensions, &c
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
amount claimed and the extent of services required
Communications (post paid) will receive immcdi-
ate attention. tibs8 sF
He has the honor to refer TO the Navy Depart
ment, and the several bureaus connected with it;
Second Comptroller and Fourth Auditors Offices,
and the senior pursers in the navy and also to Hon.
c. C. Cambreleng, New York; Commodore Charles
Stewart Philadelpha; Commodore John Downs,
Boston; Hon. Henry L. Ellsworth, Washington;
Hon. Z. H. Foster, Nashville, Tennessee; and
Thomas M. Blount, esq, Pensacola.
April IL
DOYS' HATS! BOYS HATs!!!.---I shall
ID open tomorrow morning another large assert.
ment Of boys hats--al sorts and kinds adapted 70
the present and approaching season, consisting Of
Leghorn hats, double brim
do do curled edge
do do single brim
Double brim white palmetto
Single do do
Variegated do
Seanette, Ia very fashionable hat, and warranted
to wear well.)
Genoa hats
Also a beautiful assortment Of Bohemian Gypsy
hats for misses and children
w. BJTODD,
Fashionable Halter.
Sign Golden Hat, West Browns Hotel.
Nav 2-3t @a3tE
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FLOWER SEEDS,--A superior lot Of choice
l. Flower Seeds, to-day received for sale by
Mar Is J. +. CALLAN.
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JOHN s. SKINNER,
HENRY O'REILLY.

EOR SALE OR RENT.--A neat framed cot
II tage house containing six rooms, kitchen, cow
house, &c, with two squares Of ground attached
one of which is enclosed with new fence, and is in
good state of utivation--situated the bound
airy of this city, This property is in pleasant and
healthy locality; and having upon il two large and
never falling springs, so elevated that water may be
conducted TO any part Of it, is admirably adapted to
an early garden, or dairy. Il will be rented on
moderate terms to a good tenant; sold cheap for
cash; or exchanged in part payment for a new me-
dunn sized comfortable brick dwelling suitably sit,-
ated in the LIST, ID, or Sd ward Of the city.
For further particulars, apply to
JOHN F. CALLAN,
Druggist, cor. 7th and E streets
Ma OQ-dH
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NEW STATIONERY.-W. FISCHER has
Nv just returned from New York, where he has
been replenishing 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
clation of his stock and Of the qualities Of the art
cles an inspection will be necessary, and which ne
respectfully invites at Stationers Hall, where the
largest and most extensive assortment in the Dis
ct is kept constantly for SALE wholesale and retail,
at low and uniform prices.
April l8
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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 re-
ceived
The numbers will be regularly Mailed strongly
enveloped, to any post Office in the United States, if
application be made to
F. TAYLOR, Bookseller,
March 81 Washington City.
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HoUsE-FuRNIsHING WAREROoMs.

HOUSE-FURNlSHlNG WAREROOMS.
IDOTELER, DONN & CO., Pennsylvania ave-
ID nue., opposite the Centre Market, have in store
the most extensive stock of housc-hrnishing 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 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 ofevery description in common
use
Tin and wooden ware
Baskets, table mats, and looking glasses
Beds, mattresses, and bedsteads
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. %4a.,,.
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CONGRESS BOOKS.

CONGRESS BOOKS. s
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 miscea-
neous works.
GEORGE TEMPLEMAN,
March 5 Opposite Fuler's Hotel.
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NTAVERLEY .ACADEMY.--The undersigned
w respectfully informs the public that this instr
tuition will be continued the ensuing year for the BEN
eft of his own sons, and such others may be desi-
to avail themselves of it. The course ofinstruc-
ton is extensive, embracing the ancient languages
and literature, the modern languages, and
of mathematics, history, and such other subjects as
comprise sound and practical education. In con-
sequence of several Of the pupils having finished
their education, there are several vacancies at
present. tls
Terms $40 per annum, payable quarterly IN adj
vance, This charge includes everything but books,
stationery, and clothes.
ALEXANDER KEECH
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TT is IMPORTANT TO FARMERS AND
j 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-
seed-dealers, can provide themselves with fresh gar
den and flower seeds all Of the best quality.
Z 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
barrel. at liberal discount, and terms equal to
any wholesale and retail establishment in any Of the
JOHN DOUGLAS,
Florist and Scotsman.
March OO-dtfIf
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nv HlTE SATIN AND ENGLISH KID
w SLlPPERS.-Just received, a fresh supply
Of the latest style. Fine kid and morocco Paris
ues anu slippers, for 81.
]. L. FOWLER & CO.,
Corner Of llth and F streets; and
w. MANN,
Between Sd and Al streets, Penn avenue,
FL, oo Sign Of the large boot.
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PISTOLS, SWORDS, AND COPPER POW
DER FLASKS FOR THE NAVY.

BuREAu OF ORDINANCES AND HYpRooRArHy, VI
23d April, l645.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Bureau un.
Il til 3 o'clock, p. M, Of Wednesday, the 4tf
day Of June next, for furnishing and delivering
the following pistols, swords, and copper powder
TASKS, for the naval service Of the United States
viz:
1900 pistols,
1900 swords, and
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McCULLoCH'S UNIVERSAL GAZET-
w TIER completed Dictionary, geographical,
statistical, and historical, of the various countries,
places, and principal natural objects in the world,
by J. B. McCulloch, esq.,; now completed, in two
large octave volumes Of over LOO closely printed
pages each, American edition, in which the articles
relating to the United States have been grealy multi
pied and extended, and adapted 70 the present
quon Of the country and to the WANTS of s citizens.
Just completed
Jan. 80 FRANCK TAYLOR.
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WE promise customers TO keep on hand a
w supply of our 80 boots. Weare happy to find
they please so well, and shall not spare pains to
please all who may favor us with call.
J. z. FOWLER e. CO.,
1Ith and F streets,
and w. MANN,
Sign of the LARGE BOOT,
Pennsylvania avenue, 2 doors from Al street.
NGORRISON,S INFANT CARMINATIvE
lV i the best medicine in use for children subject
to choc, fatulence, &c, and may be had at 12i
cents per vial at the drug store corner Of and 9TH
streets.
April 10 j. r. cALLAN'
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-26

Ned Norway found, says the New Orleans Plea
yune 10y the police Thursday night, in that state which,
aliiieral language, is styled =" beautifully blue"
his stave between the fourth and fifth ribs.
Then you hain't wotc :" said the Waterman.
YES, have, though" said Ned: but what Of that
voting don't 90 GOOD nobody but the President,
and Governor and members cf Congress- aud sich like
folks feer emit his face the tavern because ne
has voe-y0tn' dOni pay the washerwoman nor foot up
t4Oi's b. tells yon what Is, old Teller, vo-in .
boreil don't sc; teller liquor, cosi be lection
times"
But aint at liberty 10 where you please aud
do you please 2" said the Waterman
mot BIT OF IT, said Nod "because tell you again,
I'm slave, and is every that bsint money. It's
al very well u tell folks about freedom, liberty, and all
that Of thing; 1t LOOKS remarkably well in Fourth Of
July speeehes-bu, tell you like New England rum, IT
don't bear ana zng. You just 90 into reseurat down
tell the landlord you're freeman and voted for
President Polk. that you dinner, but haint got
money give him for il: if he don't paies rous
and "saere Disu" you
tell you again, that this here liberty withou, money j.
like tie rmin without the leg Of muuon-&e the nut
shell without the kernel-hke-"
"Thar do" said the watchman-for BY this time they
had far the calaboosc-thai do for the present
you get into the calabooso without mOney-thouah
reckon you can't get without jail fees"
Ned put in for the night. and whether he should
pay 1il-ees or Bvt-no having the money-was left on
open question: TO be decided morning by the Rscor.
der