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Mobile register and journal., 1845-04-03
th .llAA REWARD-Ranaway from the sub
R GOO scrihei about the 29Lh Of June last m,

d. .lAA REV ARD-Ranaway from the SUD-
Up SOO scribe, about the 29lh Of June last my
negro man JOHN, % years old. about leet b or
inches high, dark complexion, little round shout
dered has beautiful set 81 front 'eeih' raiher stu
mid in appearance but very pleasing when spoken to.
John is brick layer by trade. purchased him of
Mr. James E. Zunz, about years ago. and he pur-
chased him from Mir. Ensign-a Of Mobile, neither
Of whom can recolIect where he came from or Of
WHOM he was purchased by them. The above reward
will be maid for the cton Of any white person
decnyng said negro away, or fifty dollars for the APP
prehcnsion Of the boy aui his delivery me in Mo-
bile, or twenty dollars for his commitment any
iail so that can get him.
mh5 J. NJ. ROBERTSON.
l6J- The New Orleans Pcayune and the Montgo-
Mobile register and journal., 1845-04-03

SUGAR CURED HAMS-Canvassed aud I'M
y canvassed, of extra quality aud small size, in
store and for sale by
WRIGHT & CUNNINGHAM,
loo Grocrrs "a Dainhiu-st
Mobile register and journal., 1845-04-03

DROOMS, SEQ doz Shaker Broon,s; u doz III
ID do: 10 doz Whisk Brushes; 10 doz Shoe 40 /;
black Scrub do; Clamp Scrub do; round and Spare.
Window do Alcant and Manila Mats, in store
and for sale by WRIGHT & CUNNINGHAM,
mh24 Grocers, 5S Dauphin street
Mobile register and journal., 1845-04-03

n AW notice.. W. Les ESNE will prac-
IL tice Law in the counties Of Mobile, B,ld~ in,
Washington, Clarke aud Monroe, and attend reeu-
arly the sessions of the Circuit Courts held in those
counties. now 229tn
Mobile register and journal., 1845-04-03

BOVINE a. CO.
Stat0ners, Printers, Lth'graphers. Engrauas and Acc
count Book Manufacturer,
149 Pearl-st., corner Water and Beaver SITS, NJ Y,
Invite the attention Of Dealers throughout the
try to their assortment Of Blank Books and Station
AIRY which they offer for sale the most favorable
Tel ms. mh7 S3Km0
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FIRE INSURANCE.
HNHE NETWORK EQUITABLE INSUlt-
Il RANCE COMPANY continue 10 take risks at
the usual rates of premium against loss damage by
fire, TO buildings and merchandise, cotton in ware
houses. etc.. in Mobile and vicinity
LAMBERT SUYBAM, President.
JOSEPH STRONG, Secretary.
Directors.
Adm. G. Thompson, Silas Holmes,
Lambert Suydam, Shepherd Knapp,
Robert +. Smith, Christian II. Sand,
Paul Spoford, Henry Yates,
Harvey Weed, Peter A. Hargous,
James E. Cooley, Robert A. Robertson,
Loseph Bouchaud, John q. Jones,
John r. Nesmith, George Rapey,
Joseph w. Duryee. Henry Rowland.
James o Ward, James Gilepsle,
Gardner Sager. -. 2 z
All losses and damage promptly adjusted and paid.
nov22 242 F.B. CLARK, Agent. At Water-st.
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I AW NOTICE-The firm Of MURPHY PEAR
| As1N, Claiborne. except as to old matters, nav
ing been heretofore dissolved by mutual consent, the
Undersigned will attend 10 all business committed to
his charge in the Courts Of Monroe, Clarke, WASH
mutton, Conecuh and Wilcox, aud The Supreme Court
Of the State JACOB PEARSON,
| mbl4 S9f At Claiborne, Monroe county, Ala.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-04-03

u.
lpRANDY-l2 hall pipes GODDARD Brandy, for
Id febll saie by l.. f. MONTANDON & CO.
a. ALr-The cargo of the ship Scotland for sale by
- mhS LAIRD 4 LIrTLEJOHN.
* UGAR-lo0 binds choice, for sale by
- mhal SMITH, DABNEY 81 CO.
GAGGED HAMS-5 bbs for sale by
ID mh20 SI&IIJONES.
SWEET OlL-l00 boxes and basket, for sale by
y mh2I T H. CHEEvER, 40 Commerce-st
ID ICE-IO tierces and 20 half tierces, for sale by
III mh2l SMITH, DABNEY & CO.
SALT-l900 sacks, afoat in the bay, for sale by
- mh2l SMITH, DABNEY co.
INALKIRK ALE-25 casks. pure article, for
| II sale by [mh22I s. l. & |. ]. JONES'
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SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY-A fresh supply
- of this aighly esteemed remedy for caughs, colds,
sc. just receiver at the Planters Drug Store, sign
or The Blue Mortar. southeast corner of Dauphin
and Wp,er streets. (mh29) BLAIR co
Mobile register and journal., 1845-04-03

SARATOGA WATER, CoEGREss SPRINGS
y 25 boxes, IN pint battles, just received per brig
Morea and for sale wholesale or retail by
mb27 MOSEI.Y n TUCKER, Druggists
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APOTHECARIES' SHALL,

No. so ROydl-sfrea.
n THE SUBSCRIBERS beg leave 'e
4 :; 4: :: !; !: ::
Mansion House, under the above name
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NOTICE.
To mail contractors, applicants for the appointment Of
P0stnlasters, &c. &c.

10 mail contractors, applicants for the appointment q
Postmasiers, &c., &c.
vJNHE undersigned having been associated with
Il 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 to them. A letter TO him at any time, post
paid, will be promptly attended to-
10 applicants for the appointment OF postrnasfers,
he will, upon the remission of fee OF 50,
postage paid that their petitions or recommended
tions received and file at the department. or il
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 il favorable or 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,
AnriI 3--6n, er fa
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OFFICE OF Cow. OF PUBLIC BurLDrNes,
PROPOSALS.. SEALED AND ENDORSED

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, portlcos, roof and balustrade;
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-rails, 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
the best manner, subject to the inspection of such
person or persons as 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 IS
To be published twice week in the National In
telligencer.
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CHEAP CASH SHOE STORES.--J. E. Fow.
~ Ter & Co, 18th and streets, and w. Mann
Sign Of the Large Black Boot, Pennsylvania avenue
two doors from At street.
We beg to call the attention of our friends and the
public generally to one of the handsomest and best
assortinents 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
Children's boots, slippers, ankle ties, and CATERS
Gentlemen's boots of every quality, from ~ SO
up to vs. per pair
Gentlemen's bootees at almost any price
Gentlemen's CATERS
do slippers
Boys fine dress bootees and coarse wear
In word, we feel confident to say, that we offer
inducements seldom TO be met with. Times are
hards Money scarce just now. Drafts must be
met and paid, and we must sell, and will, low.
Half soling, heeling, patching, anything in the
way of mending done to save our customers penny
and put one in our own pockets.
J. E. FOWLER e. CO.,
18th and streets, and
w. MANN, Sign Of the
LARGE BLACK BOOT,
two doors from Al street.
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ID OCKvlLLE ACADEMY.-The classical de
~ partment of this institution has been for more
than twelve months under the care of Mr.. OrIs G.
WMGHT, A. B., as Principal. He has proved him
self to be able, successful, and highly acceptable
teacher, and gentleman of dignifed department,
correct morals, and agreeable manners. A thorough
Of the Latin and Greek classics is taught, to-
gether with the West Point course of mathematics,
including the different branches of the sciences,
belle-lettess, &c. Students well prepared for
business or the higher classes of college.
Mr.. McCLENAHAN, esq, well known and fully
competent, gentleman Of high mathematical at
tanments has charge of the English department
The price of tuition is from $40 to S25 per an
num-
Boarding can be had in highly respectable families
at about one hundred dollars.
Rockville is remarkably healthy. The trustees
can honestly and confidently invite attention Of
parents and guardians TO their institution, as pre-
senting advantages rarely found for their and
wards in thorough instruction, safety of morals,
health, and cheapness of tuition and board.
JOHN MINES, President.
RICHARD ]. BowIE, Secretary.
Jan 80
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TODD'S FASHIONABLE HAT AND CAP
ESTABLISHMENT,
Sign Of the Golden Hat, soest of Bro,on's
Hotel, Washington.

COMMENCEMENT OF THE SPRING AND
| " SUMMER BUSINESS 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 assure them that every article of his
manufacture has been purchased with the greatest
discrimination regards style and quality, and at
the very lowest for cash, and trusts that the
reputation has long enjoyed as the place for the
most tasteful articles in his line will be fully sus-
tanned, The most assiduous and unremitting per-
sona attention will be given, 1t being his wish to
make his the most popular establishment in the
country.
Genlemen's splendid black beaver hats, extra
light, for summer.
Gentemen's splendid cashmere hats, extra light,
for summer, unsurpassed for ineness and eyenness
of texture and symmetrical figure.
Gentemen's moleskin hats, richly lustred and
most elegantly finished. The undersigned believes
that the manufacture of this most favorie wear is
now perfected. Its peculiar qualities are, first the
richness and permanence of its color; second, It's
great durability from not being liable to crack
break; third, being entirely waterproof, and its
shape not altered by the heat af summer; fourth,
the price being only about one-half of the sum asked
for hat Blu ia few years since.
The Partisan steel. framed hat, for some pecuar-
ties very desirable
Gentlemen's pure white Oregon beaver hats, very
fine and rich
Gentemen's white, pearl, and blue cashmere
hats.
Panama hats, with extra wide brims, "Orleans
pattern" very white and beautifully shaped.
Gentlemen's eghorn, double and single brims
Ladies' riding hats, new style.
Boys Genoa hats.
Do. Partisan hats.
A few cartons children's Florence caps, believed
to be all of the kind ever imported most tastefuly
trimmed.
Infants fine leghorn hats, of select patterns
A very large assortment of boys and chdren's
eghorn, seanete, 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 as directed, and delivered in
this city free of charge. Terms cash.
w. B. TODD.
April 22-d63tawtf
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April 3-6m
NEW YORK CARPET WARE HOUSE.
REUBEN SMITH Jr

254 Broadway, opposite the City Hall, New York,
IMPORTER and dealer in carpetings, floor oil
i cloths, &c, would respectfully solicit the atten-
ton Of dealers and others visiting the city, to his
tensive assortment of French Aubusson, Exmnster,
Royal Velvet Wilton, Geneva Velvet, Tapestry,
Brussels, Threeply, Ingram and Venetian Carpet
ings Floor Oil-coths, &C., to which he is daily add
ing the newest and most elegant patterns, received
by the latest importatons, comprising the largest
and richest assortment Of carpenngs and floor oil
cloths in the United States The strongest induce
ments 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 .:t
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BY THOMAS RITCHIE
THOMAS Richie & JOHN p. HESS,
PRoPRIEToRs AND PUBLISHERS.
Terms.

TERMS.
Daily paper by the year in advance $40 90
for less than year, 81 per month.
Semi Weekly paper by the year in advance 90
(" for less than a year, 90 cts. per
month.
Weekly paper by the year with an index) 90
[" Tor six months l Oh
subscriptions TO the Daily for less than two TO the Semi
Weekly for less than fonr the Weekly for ess than
six months, will not be received
II not paid within the first months the Daily paper
will be sia the semiWeelly &c. and the Weekly 81 80
year. =
Subscribers discontinue their papers at any time by
paving for the time they have received them. ptol
Those who subscribe year do not at the time OF
subscribing order discontinue tho end OF IT, will be CON
dered subscribers until they order the paper stopped
and pay arrearages
PRICES FOR ADvERrIsING.
Twelve LINKS. or less, three insertions 81 90
Every additional insertion ah
Longer advertisements charged in proportion.
AIberal discount made to those who advertise by the
year
III payments to be made in advanes Those who have not
opportunity oil paying otherwise may remit by mail
eur risk, posfagead The posmasters certificate Of such
remittance shall he sufficient receipt therefor The notes
OF any spscie-paying bank will be received.
No attention % be any order unless the money! o,
pasmastsss certificate that has been remied, aeeompa
Mes IT, N t.ft.r =
@ Letters 70 the Propreors charged With postage iH
be taken ont u the post office.
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PISTOLS, SWORDS, AND COPPER POW.
DER FLASKS FOR THE NAVY.

BUREAu OF ORDNANCE AND HYpRoGRAPHY,
23d April, I845.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Bureau un
i til O'Clock, p M, Of Wednesday, the 4tl
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
200 copper powder TASKS.
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 us is now
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 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 veri-
flying gauges already established.
Patterns of the aforegong pistols, and copper
powder TASKS, may be seen on application to the
commandant Of either Of the navyyards, or to this
bureau.
All to be delivered on or before the 4th day Of
June, 1886: one-third at the navy-yard near Boston
and two-thrds at the navy-yard near New York; "a
be delivered free of charges, except as to packing
boxes--for these fair allowance will be made.
Proposals for all or either Of the above named
arucles VIII DE received 10 pc sealed anu 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 re-
ceiving 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 ali bills properly authenticated, according 70 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 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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Dogs HATS!! BOYS HATS Ill shall
ID open tomorrow morning another large assert
ment Of boys hats--al sorts and kinds adapted to
the present and approaching season, consisting Of
Leghorn hats, double brim
do do curled edge
do do single brim
Double brm white palmetto
Single do do
Variegated do
Seanette, Ia very fashionable hat, and warranted
to wear well)
Genoa hats
Also beautiful assortment of Bohemian Gypsy
hats for misses and children.
w. b. TODD,
Fashionable Halter
Sign Golden Hat, West Browns Hotel.
MAY 2-3t 4s
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To Lawyers, Merchants, Mechanics, Farm
ers, and Public officers, SC.
AMERICAN GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
N w EItINLI IIN III
WASHINGTON.


ON retiring from his official station as Assistant
~ Postmaster General, JOHN S. SKINNER
devotes himself to the transaction GENERAL AGEN-
cY BUSINESS, particularly in connection with the va
rious departments of the national government-busi-
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 ong-continued connection Of both
the undersigned with the newspaper press, with the
post Office and other public organizations, will great
Fly facilitate the prosecution ofinquries 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, &c.-mechanics or in
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 nquirers, from the North South, are
respectfully referred to circular concerning Gag
ricultural improvement in the southern States
lately published in the Globe, Intelligencer, and
other journals.
Letters must be postJee, to insure attention; and
may be addressed to the subscribers either at Al
bany, New York, or Washington-part at
the latter place.
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n ENERAL AGENCY, WESTINGHOUSE
VI L. SMITH, late Register of the Treasury,
and A. THO. SMITH, Attorney and Counsellor at
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. d 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 un-
claimed dividends on the old funded debt and the
new loans to the refundment of moneys paid for
duties under protest; to the settlement of public &c.
counts; to claims under Indian and other treaties;
to business connected with the French, Mexican,
Neapotan, and Spanish indemnities; to presumption
and other land claims; to the procuring of patents
for public lands, and for scientific and useful nven-
tons; to the obtaining Of pensions; to the purchase
business may require the aid of agent or attor-
ney. ..s-s ,s5
The long experience Of the members of this firm
in their late official connection with the government
has made them familiar with the forms and modes
of procedure required to be observed in the transact
ton Of all kinds of public business. In addition to
the advantages which they thus enabled to offer,
they pledge prompt and faithful attention to all
matters which may be iritrusted 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 S2500,0O0, to effect life
insurance.
Office on F street. near the Treasury Department,
and opposite the clearinghouse Of Messrs Corco-
ran q Riggs. April 29--dlw3taw2w
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April 22-d6t3tawtf

A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING.
II TON, D. C.-CHARLEs De SELDING, Gen.
eral Agent, No. IL, Todds buildings, Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, ID. c., offers his services to
those who may have claims on either of the execu-
tive departments, or Congress, or private claims on
individuals.
Particular attention paid to the settlement of &C
counts of disbursing officers who may find it incon-
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 immedi.
ate attention.
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
G. c. Cambreleng, New York; Commodore Charles
Stewart, Philadelphia; Commodore John Downs
Boston; Hon. Henry L. Ellsworth, Washington
Hon. E. Fl. Foster, Nashville, Tennessee; and
Thomas NJ Blount, esq, Pensacola.
April IL