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SMALL BUT DESIRABLE FARM FOR

a SMhl.L bUI DESIRABLE FARM FOR
"a SALE, situate little below the junction of
the "old Leesburg roadn and the Middle TURNPIKE.
about ~ miles northwest Of Alexandria, containing
between 80 and "a acres
The western part Of this tract, for nearly half
mile, binds on the Leesburg road the eastern por-
uon OF me middle turnpike. This land, like the
surrounding country, is not only very elevated, but
remarkably level, commanding during the sered
leaf of autumn the finest view Of Alexandria the
heights Of Maryland, and the Potomac river
About 25 acres are cleared at the west end. ON
which their is old dwelling-house, and also out
houses, all in dilapidated state, with WE'LL il is
said Of the best water and the place unsurpassed
IN point OF health. This part is tenacious soil and
admirably calculated for meadow. The east end is
partly clay, partly gravel; ntermedately there are
about 80 acres IN young growth the balance cleared
An opening made through these woods from the
western to the eastern portions of the farm, would
produce the finest effect regards landscape. The
centre ofthe tract (Which in shape is nearly an OBJ
long) presents desirable spot for the erection
of a dwelling, the same being but about quarter of
mile south Of the Middle turnpike and gradually
inclining easwardly TO deep ravine running in a
southeast direction.
From this spot the view is magnificent, in the en-
phatic sense Of the word To gentleman of taste
and fortune, it offers (for a summer resdence)
every nducement being AN easy drive Of one hour
at most from Washington, Georgetown, or Alexan
dra; ana 10 market man, every advantage and IA
cility which health, improbable SOIL and contigu-
lty to three markets can afford. This part of Fair
fax IS rapidly improving and will continue to inn
prove; and more especially in this immediate neigh
borhood, where the Middle turnpike, the Columbian
turnpike, and the Leesburg road all ntersect the last
named a good most beautiful summer road; the
other two, the very best urnpkes through all sea-
sons Of the year. with unusually moderate tolls.
Those who wish to purchase will come; those who
desire only delightful ride are invited to come.
Sale to take place on the premises, Tuesday,
10 nj m i
fair, if not the next fair day
Title unexcepionable. Sale positive, and terms
made known on the day of sale.
CHRISTOPHER NEALE and
THOMAS GRIMES,
Attorneys in fact for Mary p. Allison, Matilda AL
lison, and James III. Allison, heirs and devisees,
&c, Of Jno. Allison and d. f. Allison, deceased.
May 3l-2awts
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slant. No expense has been spared
to make this beautiful summer retreat equal to any
of It's kind in the Union. The pleasure grounds
have been very much improved; new arbors have
been erected and boats provided for the accommoda-
ton of parties of pleasure who wish to participate IN
aquatic excursions. Visitors leaving Richmond in
the morning cars, can arrive at Piney Point the
same day, by intercepting the Oseola or Columbia
at Aqua creek. The 0seola also leaves Old Point
Comfort twice week-vz: Monday and Thursday
evenings at o'clock-for Piney Point. Fare 81,
meals included.
Fish of all kinds, oysters, hard and soft crabs,
and, indeed every luxury, abound here; and the
citizen may escape the heat and dust of the city, and
spend few days at Piney Point for so small an
amount to warrant the proprietors in erecting
extra accommodations, believing that a generous
public will reward with their patronage the energetic
measures taken in catering for their comfort
Board per day will be III IS; per week, " %;
| and per month, SOS.
Thankful for past favors, the subscribers will In
cessantly continue to merit them.
TYLER & BURCH.
June 9-2aw3w
A band of good musicians has oeen engaged for
the season. and bathing is included in the charge of
81 25 per day.
p s.. The steamboat for the Point leaves Norfolk
at o'clock, p. m. every Monday and Thursday.
To B.
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A CARD.-The subscriber, finding it impossible
n TO close his old business for want of time and
attention, has appointed Mr.. john ScRivENER his
collector All accounts and notes unpaid will be put
in his hands for immediate settlement. TO save any
further delay he is authorized to close all accounts
put in his hands, either by money or notes at snort
dates.
All accounts due d. CLAeErT & Co., standing
over six months, will also be placed in his hands Tor
settlement All those who make settlement with
HIM will receive my thanks. ID. CLAGErI'
May IL.
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TITO BROKERS' THROUGHOUT THE UNI
i TED STATES.--All prizes in any of the
authorized lotteries drawn in the United States will
be paid on demand in specie funds, at the usual dis
count, at the old-estabished Office Of
CHAS. MCINTYRE & Co,
General agents for payments Of prizes,
No. IS, Wall street, New York
The official drawings are received at the office
by express and the prize money paid at moments
notice. Orders for tickets in the lotteries of ID.
Paine & Co., or J. G. Gregory q Co., will be sent
by return of mail, and the drawings transmitted
free of postage.
June l1-law6m
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nDMoCRATIC REVIEW FOR JUNE, ls45,
IL is this day redeived, price IS per annum, or so
cents the single number. The present number COM
pletes the seventh year Of this work, and offers
convenient point for subscribers TO commence.
The work will be regularly forwarded, strongly
enveloped, any post Office in the United States, #
application be made to F. TAYLOR, Bookseller,
Washington City.
June s.
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NoTICE.-Thc undersigned having assumed
IN other and important duties, his further prose.
cuton Of claims against the general government is
necessarily precluded.
The unfinished business now in his hands will be
passed over to such agents in this city the parties
in interest may designate. r,r
Washington city, May 10, ls45.
May 20-d1m
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A FACT IMPORTANT TO THE LADIES
"A In order to reduce our very large stock of bon
net ribauds, we SHALL for the next ten days sell "a
good, rich, and fashionable rband, rom 70 10
cents per yard, positively jus, one-half The worth OF
them This fact is worth the - nouce o. a.. VINO
s,r ca, BORDERS. cspe trimmings, &C., which will be
Sold as,onishnely low, in order to close up the
rerooants soon. A full assortment Of rich nets,
aIoves mi,s. veils French worked collars, and in
s;Js bsndkerchefs at the cheap lace store, Pennsy
ysna avenue, between 10Th and llth streets.
J.T. & c. KING.
June 17--3t
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
n TON, d. C.-CHARLEs De SELDNG, Cen
eral Agent, No. IL, Todd's buildings, Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, d. 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 ac-
counts of disbursing officers who may find it incon-
venient 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.
C. 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 M. Bount, ESQ.,, Pensacola.
April IL
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Blanks on ,Driting paper.


Book work on printing paper.
For composition per thousand ems, for small plea
Do do brewer
For press work and paper, per token, for royal
Do do medium
Separate proposals will be received, during the
same period, for printing, folding, and stitch
ing, in blue paper printed covers, and cutting,
III 900 copies Of the laws, resolutions, and treaties
of the United States that may be passed or ratified
at the LIST session Of the 29h Congress- agreeably to
the conditions prescribed in the act of the 10th April
1sl6 stating the price per page Of the IL 900 copies
covers, and cutting.
Proposals will also be received, during the same
period, for printing, paper of the best quality
and binding, in blue morocco, in the best manner
500 copies Of the Biennial Register, of the Goth Sep
tember, lS45.
The proposals to state the price per page for the
500 copies, and the price per copy for binding.
May 22-law4w
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PATENT oFFioE, June IL, 1915.
IONS RELATING TO POSTAGE


T N consequence Of the heavy correspondence ofth
Patent Office, (Which is supported exclusively
from its own revenues,) all of which WILDE sub.
ect to postage on the LIST day Of July next the i'm.
dersigned feels obliged to give notice that after the
Both day of June instant, all letters and packages
addressed TO the Commissioner of Patents, not ex.
pressly relating to the business with which this Of
hce is, by law, charged, must be post paid or they
VIII receive no attention, and ioi not be taken from
the post office.
Models, which have heretofore occasionally been
sent by the mall must hereafter be sent by private
conveyance, and at the expense of the applicant ex-
cept when delivered to the agents Of this Office au-
thorized to receive and transmit them.
Letters containing assignments of patents to be
recorded in this Office, (as the recording is done at
the expense Of the Office without charge to the per-
sons interested must be post paid.
All letters requesting copieaof papers and records,
Seeds reports, and other matters merely personal to
the WRITER'S, and not relating 10 the legitimate bust
ness the Office, must be post paid
- for copies must also be transmitted free OF
postage.
Postage on letters addressed 10 the Commissioner,
on business connected with applications for caveats,
and the issue of letters patent and all proceedings
lating thereto will be paid by the Office.
As postage on letters and PACKAGES after the Both
instant is TO be charged according to the weight, il
is desired that applicants will omit the use Of
wooden rollers tin cases, and other things used for
the convenience of transmission which, without be-
ing necessary, greatly increase the weight Of their
communications, and consequently the postage
charged upon them. a,
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner of Patents.
The editors of the following papers will insert
the above notice twice week, four weeks, and send
their bills to this Office for settlement--viz: The
Union, National Integencer, and Constitution,
Washington; Republican and Argus, Baltimore; En-
guirer, Richmond; keystone and American Sentinel,
Philadelphia; Morning News, New York; Argus,
Albany; Republican Herald, Providence; Post and
Times, Boston; Times, Hartford; New Hampshire
Patriot, Concord Eastern Argus, Portland; Patriot,
Montpelier; Statesman, Columbus, Ohio; Kenuc-
ky Yeoman, Louisville.
June l1-2aw4w
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NJAPIER'S HISTORY OF THE PENINSU-
IN LAR WAR, CHEAP.-History of the war
in the Peninsula and in the south OF France, from
1907 to 1914 by COL Napier; good eoilon N inli
leather binding, the whole work complete for 81 10.
For sale "a few copies only by ,uon
June IL r. lhiLon' j
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NEWS! NEWSl! NEWS!!!
TRANSATLANTIC NEWSPAPER OFFICE,
South John street, Liverpool.

CHARLES WILMER, Newspaper, Forward
~ ing, and General Agent, continues to supply to
order, with greater prompltude and regularity than
any other house. and on the most reasonable terms,
"a London daily paper for &c los. sterling per
num- newspapers, prices-currents shipping lists,
magazines, books and stationery, type, printers and
binders materials, and merchandise ofevery descrip
ton, all parts of the United States, Canada, Nova
Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland, by the
mail steamers, sailing on the 4th and 18th Of each
month from Liverpool, and to all the West ndia
islands, Mexico, and Texas, by the royal mail
steamers, sailing every fortnight from, Southampton
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EXPLoRlNG EXPEDITION, four volumes
Il price 50 per volume. This day receiver y sio
TAYLOR, to be completed in 5 vols, Tor VIZ,
strongly and handsomely bound In coth win
many eDgravings and maps juno AZ
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CHALLENGE BLACKING.-Th undersign-
u ed agent for the manufacturer Of the above
inimitable backing has just received seventy five
dozen boxes fresh made, which will be sold at the
factory prices -, ,-,,
May 81
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TIARPS.--REMoVAL OF WAREROOMS
IL TO 2sl BROADWAY, OPPOSITE WASH
INGTON HALL, NEW YORK.. F. BRowNE,
from London, maker and importer Of double ana
single action harps has constantly for sale as above
a very fine selection of these beautiful instruments
in every variety Of finish, superior in tone, toucn,
and perfection OF inish to any that can De obtained
elsewhere, the certificates OF all the hrst 'aens anu
elite of musical taste will sufficiently prove. Please
observe the number-25l Broadway. Harps re-
paired strings, sc. a..
Mr.. Fischer, Stationer's Hall, Washington City,
will attend any inquiries orders for the subscrl-
Der. -; r. pnoWn
London and New York, established 1910.
May 26-lm
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
IA 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
announcement 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. Ill Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue
PREFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart, u. S. N.
Commodore John Downes, U. S. N
Stephen Cambreeng, esq, New York
A. o. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department.
A. t. Smith, esq, Chief Clerk Navy Depart
ment.
Rev. Septimus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
John G. Rives, esq, Washington, d. c.
John Boyle, esq,
James Hob6n, esq, I"
Charles O. Handy, esq, Purser U. s. Navy
John De Bree, esq,
r. r. Wadron, esq,
April 9--tf
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JAMES I. DICKINS,
ATTORNEY AND COINS

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
DRACTISES in the Supreme Court of III,
Il United States, and The several courts ofthe Di
tricl OF Columbia; prosecutes claims before Con
gress and the several Departments of the Genera
Government; and, in general, does all business re
curing an agent or attorney, Office, Nod, ives
wing of the City Hall, Washington city, ID. c.
Oct 26-dly
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PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY.

PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY.
O HYATT, Agent for the Protection Insurance
y. Company of Hartford, Connecticut, offers to
insure houses Mills factories, barns and their con-
tents and all other descriptions Of nsurable proper
ty, against loss or damage by fire. The rates oil
premium offered are as low as those of any other
similar institution, and every man has now an OPP
portunity for a triAing sum, to protect himself
against the ravages of this destructive element
which often in single hour sweeps away the earn.
ings Of many years
The course the Office pursue in transactng 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. ,,u p.,
w. CONNER, Secretary.
s. HYATT, Agent.
June Sly
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ADVERTISEMENT.

U5-Observe CHARLES WILMER has no con
necton whatever with Messrs. Wilmer & Smith,
and all orders and communications for Charles
Wilmer must be addressed in full to the
TRANSATLANTIC NEWSPAPER OFFICE,
:. 5South John street, Liverpool.
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GREAT ATTRACTION!

GREAT ATTRACTION!
AT THE BALTIMORE CASH STORE.
WE will open tomorrow morning the following
w articles for gentlemen's wear, viz
2 peices green and black French cashmeret
black drap d'ete, a very superior article
double-width tweed for sack coats
s I" real French black cloth
super English do do
90 do do blue do
I" fancy-colored do
FOR PANTALooNs-
single-mled black French doe-skin cas-
smeres
doube-milled black French doc-skin cas-
simeres
10 % fancy-colored single-milled cassimeres
g new style French linen drilling .>
4 white do (super)
S I" very fine duck drillings
IN vEsTNGs-
9 best English satin vesting
3 buff Valentia do
. double white Marseilles vesting
10 fancy-colored silk .,.. 40
All of which we will have made up 70 order IN
the most fashionable manner ana al the shortestno-
tce--fts in all cases guaranteed.
On hand, and daily receiving
.nen,Iemen's linen and buckskn gloves
best-make kid gloves, white, black, and
colored
best English silk gloves, white, black,
and colored
French cambria cravats
twed silk cravats, (of Polka stye)
white and colored silk pocket hdkfs.
linen cambria hdkfs.--a large lot
cold bordered do do
very superior silk shirts
do Angola do
do cotton drawers
With many other articles not mentioned.
PITTMAN g. PHIL
May 23-eof lntell
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r AW NOTICE TO STUDENTS.-Mr. Hof-
IL mans law institution No. III South 9TH
street Philadelphia, is established for legal educa
ton, by means of thorough union of practice with
theory, upon a plan contained in his circular TO
Students which will be sent any part Of the Union
upon application: The plan consists of a course of
reading, adapted to each students wants-of the
practical proceedings in moot court-and OF daily
lectures These commence LIST October and end LIST
June The moot court then begins, and ends its
session LIST of August The two remaining months
are occupied in their customary studies, by all who
prefer no intermsson. Students enter on any day
Of the year, and only for six months at time. Fee
$50 so. The library is extensive in law, literature
and science. The building is dedicated exclusively
TO the students--is airy and well furnished.
DAVID HOFFMAN.
May s-law2m
WE promise our customers to keep on hand a
w supply of our SO boots. We are happy to find
they please so well, and shall not spare pains to
please all who may favor us with call.
j. T.. FOWLER g. CO.,
llth and F streets,
and w. MANN,
Sign Of the LARGE BOOT,
Pennsylvania avenue, 9 doors from Al street.
WIFI SATIN AND ENGLISH KID
w SLIPPERS.-Just received fresh supply
Of the latest style Fine kid and morocco Paris
ties and slippers, for 81.
J. E. FOWLER & CO.,
Corner Of 18th and streets; and
w. MANN,
Between Sd and ~ streets, Penn. avenue,
Sign Of the large boot.
Feb. %
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SUPERIOR GERMAN COLOGNE.
VIZ FISCHER, importer Of stationery, Perch-
w mcnt, &c, has Just received 90 dozen gen
uine Farina Cologne, which he will sell at 81 IS o
box, or 81 cents a bottle, for cash
NAV 30
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DLUE LAWS OF CoNNECTICUT.--one
IL small volume--price IL cents.
May7 F. TAYLOR
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Jan. 28Iy

BALTIMORE TYPE FOUNDRY News,
BOOK, and Job Printers, can be furnished at this
u established Foundry with every description of
pc suited to their use, from Pearl to forty lines
a, together with plain, fancy and Job letter, COM
alIon borders, initial letters for books, and very
"a al variety of cuts suited TO every purpose.
Brass Rule, plain and waved, OF all sizes.
rnnung Ink Of every quality, for news, book and
fcy work.
|rnnhng Presses Of the mos, approved construc-
%, always on hand, and Power Presses of every
fcnpton furnished at manufacturers prices, at
ort notice.
Eases, Chases, Sticks, Furniture of all kinds, as
j as every other article required in printing Of
p.
Stereotyping carefully attended to and executed in
best manner
Old type taken at 8 cents per pound in exchange
new.
, Orders from printers for any thing they wan,
be furnished with fidelity and despatch by
May 6-2aw +. LUCAS, Jr., Proprietor.
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CHARLES wILLMER'S
AMERICAN NEWS LETTER

~.
I s published for transmission by every steamship
i sailing from England for America; and its lead
ing feature is to give, at glance account of ev-
cry important event that has occurred in Great Brit
ain, Europe, or Asia, in the interval between the
sailing of each steamship, whether in politics or
commerce. correct and comprehensive shipping
list, in which will be found faithful record Of the
arrival and departure of American vessels at and
from all the British, European, and Asiatic ports,
with notices of such casualties disasters may
from time to time occur-a complete prices current,
in which the greatest care is taken to give the latest
reports of the markets for the various descriptions
Of American produce, from the most unquestona-
BILE thus combining, in Sheet neicspa-
per, shipping list, and prices current.
Annual subscription, payable in advance, l2s. Cd.
sterling.
All orders must be accompanied with remit
tancc or reference in England for payment.
NOTICE. t'~
All communications must be postpaid and adj
dressed
CHARLES WILMER,
Transatlantic Newspaper Office,
South JOHN STREET,
Liverpool:
Or thew will not reach CHARLES WLLMER's
Office.
NO connection with Messrs. WILMER & SMITH.
Oct. 3l--lawly
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NOTICE.
NOTICE.
70 mail contractors applicants for the appointment Of


70 mail contractors, applicants for the appointment o.
Posimasters, &C., &c.
|INHE undersigned having been associated with
u the General Post Office Department for more
ban twenty years. and being perfectly familiar with
details Of business, now offers his services to such
his old friends the contractors as may be disposed
& patronlze him. to transact any business which
fey may have from time to time with the depart
(ent, and such terms as will not fail to be ac-
fptable to them. A letter TO him at any time, posi-
nd will be promptly attended to-
10 applicants for the appointment of posfrnasters
will, upon the remission of fee of s.
aags paid, see that their petitions or recommends.
ons received and on file at the department. or, il
ot give them due notice thereof, and also give at
fnuon to their interests until the decision Of the
osmaster General is made, and then notify them
the result, be il favorable or adverse. II must be
eralny no small satisfaction, after the trouble oil
occurring such testimonials, to be assured that they
ave been duly received and brought to the notice
the appointing power. To such as may favor
i'm in this particular branch Of his agency, he can.
|ot fail TO give entire satisfaction.
The undersigned will also attend TO any claims OF
her business which may be intrusted to his care
Pa supervision, before any of the departments Of
be general government.
Address THOMAS B. ADDISON,
Washington City.
April Arm