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NOTICE.
OFFICE OF THE CHEs. & Ono CANAL Co.,

OFFICE OF THE CHEs e. Ono CANAL Co.,
Frederick, August 10, lSi5.
INSTRUMENTS of guarantee, with ample Sc
i curity, assuring to the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company an aggregate transportation on the
entire canal of not less than hundred and nine.
ty-6ve thousand tons of tonnage per year, on an
average of years for five years, dating from the end
of six months after the canal shall be completed to
Cumberland, and the navigation opened to that
point, havIng been executed and delivered to the
company, and approved by the governor of Mary
land and State agents, the board of president and
directors of said company are now authorized to
borrow money on the bonds of the company, which
made preferred land absolute liens the entire
nett revenues Of said company to pay for the
pleton of said canal to Cumberland, to enter into
contract, contracts, for the completion of said
work, and to pay for the same directly in said
bonds,
pany are, therefore, now prepared to receive and
act upon proposals. either for the negotiation Of said
loan, or for the completion of the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal to Cumberland, for the bonds of the
company, preferred liens on the nett revenues Of
the company, as aforesaid. As stated in their re-
port of the 29h April, however, no contract will be
entered into for the completion of the work, for
bonds, unless the parties proposing can demonstrate
the satisfaction ofthe board that they have ample
means and resources, or have made such arrange.
mens to leave doubt Of their ability to finish
the work within the time prescribed, which must
not exceed two years from the commencement Of
the work.
Mere particular information may be had by APP
plicaton at the office of the company in Frederick
By order Of the board
THOMAS TURNER,
Clerk Ches. & Ohio Canal Co.
Aug. 22-3taw2w.
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r AND AGENCY IN TExAs.-The subscri

T AND AGENCY IN TEXAS.-The subscri
IL Der, having, during residence of nine or ter
years IN Texas, been connected with the land Offices
thereof and having acted the agent of his friends
IN the United States, in purchasing selling, holding
paying taxes upon, and giving general supern.
tendence TO their lands in Texas, respectfully offers
his services to such other persons abroad as may
wish to engage them.
REFERENCES.
His excelency Arson Jones, General Sam. Hous.
ton, General L. J. Rusk, General p. j. Henderson
Colonel James Love, Colonel James Riley, Hon
d. 5. Kaufman, Texian charge d'afaires, Wash
ington city; Matthew ST. Clair Clarke, do; King.
man q Co., do; General @. f. Mercer and the
Texian consuls abroad.
Many forfeitures are about to accrue from failure
to pay taxes; many claims, otherwise good, will be
barred by adverse possession of three years-hai
being the limitation; many titles of lands conveyed
IN the United States, cannot be admitted to record in
Texas, for want of proper authorization. Owing
to some one or other Of these causes, the best lands
are in a condition to be lost.
Having made it my business to become acquaint-
ed with all the laws relating to titles and being de-
ermned to attend diligently to all claims con6ded to
me, require, in all cases, advance in cash. suff-
cient to cover expenses Of investigation. When
that shall be DONE am willing to take contingent
interest in the lands for attention and services.
ROBERT ID. JOHNSON.
Galveston, August T. lS45.
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UNIvERSITY-ME MEDICAL
DEPARTMENTS.

TIME course of instruction will open Gas hereto
i fore) on the first Monday Of November and
close the last day of February under the follow
ing arrangement:
BENJAMIN W. DUDLEY M. d., professor Of the
principles and practice of surgery.
WIN. II. RICHARDSON, M d., professor of obstet.
RIGS and diseases of women and children.
THOMAS d. Mitchell, M. d., professor Of ma.
terra medica and therapeutics.
ROBERT PETER, M. D., professor of chemistry
and pharmacy.
LorAN G.. WArsoN, M. D., professor of theory
and practice.
JAMES M. Bush, M D. professor of special and
surgical anatomy.
LEoNlpAs M. LAWSON, M. D., professor Of gene.
raj and pathological anatomy and physiology.
ErHELBERr l.. DUDLEY, M. d., demonstration Of
anatomy.
The introductores will be given on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday,; and the didactic course
will open on Thursday November 9th. Professors
fees amount to Sos, payable in all in Advance
in the best money current where the pupils reeide
Naturalization fee, s.. Hospital ticket, with clini.
cal lectures, IS, Graduation fee, SOS. Dssecting
ticket, so.
The needful expenses Of living range between
two and three dollars per week. Gratuitous lee
lures las usual) in the month Of October. Further
information may be had by addressing letters, post
paid, to THOMAS ID. MITCHELL,
Dean Of the Faculty.
Aug S-w6t-LExMGroN KY, August, ls45.
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A GENcY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING

A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
n TON, ID. C.-CHARLEs De SELDNG, Gen
eral Agent, No IL, Todd's 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 ac-
counts of disbursing officers who may find 1t 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 ii
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, Phiadepha; Commodore John. Downs,
Boston; Hon. Henry l.. Ellsworth, Washington
Hon. E. H. Foster, Nashville, Tennessee; and
Thomas M. Blount, esq, Pensacola.
April ii
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ELIxER OF CALrsAYA BARK.

THIS preparation is particularly recommended to
Il persons of weak habit, and to such as reside in
low situations, where the nervous system is, in gen
era more or less relaxed. The addition of certain in
gradients has SO completely disguised the taste Of
the bark, as to render this eficaciousremedy a mos
palaable cordial thus peculiarly adapting il to con-
quer that repugnance which most persons expert
ence after taking for some time bitter potions, as ],
combines the greatest efficacy with highly agree
able favor. As apreyentive Of the ague it has
superseded the use of all other remedies, in such
parts Of the country it is known. Prepared only
by ]. Milhau, No. 1873 Broadway, New York.
Price 81 per quart bottle.
Sole agents. for the above, t. w. Dyott & Sons,
No. l32 North I'd street, Philadelphia.
~ b. Each bottle has the written signature OF the
sole proprietor ,,
Special depot at the bookstore Of Robert Farm
ham, corner Of Eleventh street and pennsylvania
principal druggists.
June S
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SUSQUEHANNA STONE.
NAVY AGENr's OFFICE,
Norfolk, It'll August, 1874

NAVY AGENTS OFFICE,
Norfolk, 7th August, 1916.
@ EALED PROPOSALS, in duplicate, will be re-
- ceived, until l2 O'Clock on the 5th September,
for the delivery at the navy-yard Of the following
description of Susquehanna flag and building stone,
for building slip No. AZ:
Thirty-6ve hundred superficial feet of flag Sus.
quehanna stone, in any convenient length not less
than feet and to square not less than q feet wide,
from 10 to IL inches thick, and free from veins and
Nineteen hundred and forty-6ve perches of best
Susquehanna building stone, Of large size, for the
erection of thick wals--to have flat surfaces and
no wide irregular chunks will be received.
Offers will be received for these two parcels to-
ether, and must state the price per foot and perch
.oreach, and be calculated for the total amount of
each parcel and expressed at foot in words at length,
for the total amount Of both bills.
Deliveries must be commenced Immediately after
the offers are decided, that the work may be be-
gun and carried on without stoppage or delay; and
the whole delivery must be made complete on or be-
fore the LIST day of October next.
Bond and security will be required, and 10 per
cent. retained upon all payments until the whole
contract is fulfilled.
GEO. LOYAL, Navy Agent.
Auo q-1awdw
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NAVY AGENT's OFFIcE,

NAVY AsENT's OFFICE,
Norfolk, August Z, l845
CEALED proposals. in duplicate, will be received
- until l2 O'Clock on the 4th day Of September
next, for the delivery at the naval hospital, the
spot where required by the master mason, of the
following stone bricks, and lime, for hospital wall:
One hundred perches best Susquehanna build
ing stone, good regular stuff for three feet wall.
Ninety-fve thousand plain, or common hard Bal
timore bricks.
Eighty casks offresh burnt Washington lime.
Offers will be received for the stone, bricks and
lime together but the price per perch, per thousand,
and per cask must be stated for each distinctly,
red out for the whole cost Of EACH and engrossed in
words at length, for The total amount of ALL ,#
Deliveries must be made as soon as the offers
are decided, so that the work may be commenced
and carried on without delay, and the whole must
be completed by the lst of October.
Bond and security will be required, and ten per
cent retained from all accounts until the contract is
complied with.
GEO. LOYAL,
Aug. 9--luw4w Navy Agent.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
BUREAU OF YARDS AND Docks,

BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS,
july 81, l545
The time limited for receiving proposals for work
to be performed and materials to be delivered the
navy-yard, Memphis, is extended from the '2lst
August, to o'clock p. m. of the 10Th of September
nert.
In cases where proposals are made embracing
more than one portion Of the work or of the mate
RAILS the ,rhole, required by the advertisement,
The department reserves the right of dividing and
accepting for such portions, or for the whole, as
may be deemed best for the public interest.
N B. Those papers which have copied the above
advertisement, will please copy this notice also.
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and intermediate ages r. rropOrtionate rates; and
the premiums payable semi-annually or QUARTERLY,
if preferred.
Buys and sells annuiiies-granis endo,rmsnts for
chidren-mGkss all contracts in ,chieh life The in
terea Of money is inpOired.
The policies of insurance may be made payable
to wife, child, any other person designated by
the assured BY an act Of the State of Maryland,
1910, chapter 2l2, assurances made by married
women on the lives of their husbands fully pro-
tected from all claims of creditors.
The proposals and rates, as well as blank forms
of application, may be obtained at the Office of the
company, or its agents
JOHN l. DONALDSON, President.
RICHARD b. Dorsey Secretary.
JAMES III, CAusTEN, Agent for Washington.
June 2--dly
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NoTICE.-Was committed to the Jail of Wash
~ ingon county, District of Columbia, on the 18th
July, ls45, negro man, who calls himself John
Smith. He is dark mulatto, about 6 feet high,
and about % or 30 years Of age. Had on, when
committed, striped summer coat and pantaloons,
a black fur hat, and has other clothing with him,
principally home made. He says he is slave,
and belongs to MIR. John Smith, who lives in
Henrico county, between Petersburg ard Richmond
Virginia, and about 20 miles from Richmond. He
has scar under the left eye, and one on the upper
lip.
The owner or owners Of the above described ne
gro man are hereby requested to come forward
prove him, and take him away, or he will be sold
for his prison and other expenses, as the law d.
rects.
ROBERT BALL, Jailei
A. HUNTER,
Aug. 7-1awtf Marshal ID.
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WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.

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r1NHE third academic year of this institution will
commence on the first Monday in September.
In order, however, to obviate the difficulty and
delay incident to the formation of new classes, and
especially to the examination and proper dispose
ton ofnew pupils, after the duties of the school
have been formally resumed, parents are earnestly
requested to send their sons early as possible in
the week preceding the first day of September. A
daily attendance by the pupils during this week, Of
from two to three hours, will greatly facilitate fu-
ture operations, and obviate much subsequent loss
of time.
Gated by the removal Of Mr.. Graut, has been in
trusted TO Professor Dovilliers, graduate of the
University Of Paris, and a teacher Of experience.
This gentleman will also give instruction in drawing
and painting. Specimens of his performance, and
of that of some of his late pupils in these desirable
accomplishments, may be seen at the residence of
the subscriber, corner Of 18th and / streets
Six young gentlemen can be received in the fam
ily of the principal of which Professor Dovilers
will be member, and in which, as far practical
BILE, the French language will be the medium of con-
versationa intercourse.
Parents residing beyond the Limits of the city,
either within the District or elsewhere, who
may desire for their sons an opportunity of
enjoying in the prosecution of their studies, the sin
gular advantages peculiar to the metropolis for de-
v6oping and stimulating the intellectual powers, as
well as for acquiring varied useful information, may
be made acquainted with the character of the High
School by consulting any of the gentlemen whose
names are appended, and of whom all Except those
marked with an astersk) either now have, or have
recently had, sons among its pupils.
The terms for boarders will he 1925 for the ac-
ademic year, payable semi-annually, and always in
advance.
This sum will be in full for board, lodging, wash
ing, and tuition in all the branches taught in the
school, except the Spanish, Italian, German, and
Hebrew languages
The terms for day scholars will continue as here
tOfore
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DR.. POWELL AND DR.. DIoSSY,
ocULIsTs AND oPHTHALMIc SURGEONS,

2el Broadioay, corner Of Warren street, Nsso York,
NONFlNE their practice to diseases of the eye,
~ operations upon that organ and its APPENDICES,
(nd to all imperfections Of vision. Testimonials
from the most eminent medical men of Europe and
america. Reference to patients that have been per-
|eeuy cured of amaurosis, cataract, ophthalmin,
Peeula, or specks the eye, strabismus, squint-
|ng, DC. Artificial eyes inserted without any pain
p operation, that cannot be distinguished from the
hatural.
SPEeTAcLEs.-Advice as to the kind Of glasses
suitable to particular defects Persons residing at
distance can receive advice and medicines by de-
Fcriplng their case under the following heads:
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BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES, ALEXANDRIA.

MI RS. MARY L. ELIASON will open board
wi ing and day school, at her residence, on the
corner of Prince and st. Asaph streets, on Monday
the 9th Of September next, for the instruction of
limited number of young ladies' in the severa
branches of thorough English and French educa,
ton.
The English department will be conducted by a
lady who was formerly teacher in the Albany
Female Academy, and has been for several years
teaching in the family of Mrs Eliason.
Great pains will be taken to teach well the prin-
ciples of science, the application Of which will re-
quire dgent study the part of the pupil; and in
order to accomplish fully this important object,
teachers Of the highest qualifications will be provided
for each department. The French teacher will re-
side in the family, and the pupils will be taught to
speak accurately, as well as to read and write the
French language.
To those young ladies whose parents desire it, a
course of instruction will be given in Latin, as the
foundation of modern languages.
The government will be parental and conducted
ON Christian principles. Alexandria is admirably
located for an institution Of this kind being retired
and healthy, combining the advantages of town and
country. Members Of Congress who have daughters
to educate, will find this institution convenient for
that purpose, as steamboats, ply hourly between
Alexandria and Washington city.
The scholastic year will be divided into two ses-
sions, of twenty-five weeks each, commencing on
the 9Th of September, and the 9Th of February.
TERMS.
For board and tuition in English nd French, per
session, payable in advance SIPS
Day scholars in English and Latin 20
Day scholars in French IL
Music and drawing at professors charges, and no
other extra charges will be made.
Each young lady must be provided with silver
cup and fork.
As the number of pupils is limited to thirty, it is
requested that application for admission be made
Immediately, either by letter. personally to Mrs.
Eiason, at her residence in Alexandria.
REFERENCES.
Right Rev. William Meade, Wildwood, Va.
Rev. Charles b. Dana, Alexandra, ID. G.
Rev. Dr. Sparrow, Theological Seminary Of Vir-
gina.
Rev. George A. Smith, Principal of the Fairfax
Institute
Henry Dainger6eld, esq, do.
LOUIS a. Cazenove, esq, do.
Hon. J. Mclean, Judge of the Supreme Court
United States, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Chas. M. Thruston, esq, Cumberland, Md.
Hon. Thomas III. Benton st. Louis, Mo-
Thomas D. Mdtter, M. D., Philadelphia, Penn.
Hon. Edward Stanly, Washington, North Caro-
lima.
Gen. Roger Jones, Washington, D. C.
Gen. A. Henderson, do.
Eustace Conway, esq.,, do.
Grafton Dulany, esq, Baltimore, Md
Hughes Armistead, esq, Baltimore, Md.
July 2S-3taw3m
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS,
August ll,h, 1S45.
TIME time limited for receiving proposals for
Il work to be performed, and materials to be fur
nished at the navy-yard, Memphis, is further ex-
tended to o'clock, p. M. of the 10th day of Octo-
Der next. Persons intending to bid, and wishing
further information, are referred to the engineer, A..
b. Warford, esq, at Memphis.
Those papers which have copied the advertise
ment Of the Dist ultmo, well as the "Cincinnati
Enquirer and Louisville Democrat" will please
copy this notice Also
Aug ltd
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
~ TON.--The undersigned offers his services as
D agent for claims upon either of the departments
! Congress.
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
accounts of disbursng officers, who may find it
convenient to attend personally, especially those
the navy. His experience and practical knowl
bge will afford many facilities.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
mount claimed and the extent of service required.
Communications (post paid) will receive immediate
ktention. CHARLES DE SELDING,
Room No. ii Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart, u. 8. N.
Commodore John Downes, U. s. N
Stephen Cambreeng, esq, New York.
A. Q. Dayton, ESQ.,, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department.
Rev. Septimus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate
John c. Riyes, esq, Washington, D. c.
John Boyle, esq,
James Hoban, esq,
Charles Q; Handy, esq, Purser y. $. Navy.
John De Bree, esq, !"
R. R. Waldron, esq, I"
April 9-tf
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|nITED BY THOMAS RITCHIE.
THOMAS RICHIE e. JOHN p. HESS
pRoPRIEroRs AND PUBLISHERS.

TERMS.
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month
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e., the time they have receive them ba nat without
MS VINO subscribe for year and do not Of the time OF
rg order discontinue at the end OFF viii be con
until they order the paper to be stopped,
pay arrearages
pprcEs FoR ADyERrisINe
Ivs Inns or less, three Insertions ~ w
4 ry additional insertion 70
Il - Entertainments charged in proportion.
discount made those who advertise by the
IN ,, 10 he made ia aipance, Those who have not
napasnity Of paying otherwise may remit by mail at
PI oasyspad The posmasters certificate of such
,.anco shall he sufficient receipt therefor The notes
p'llu ~ .naying bank will he received
,p Be gpsn 10 any order unless the money, OF
as,,,, certificate that has been remiitsd, aceomfa'
tsh ,..,. .t..u.J ..;,l n,.,,s. all "a,
Gsk,n out Of the post oDict.
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FRENCH AND ENGLISH BOARDING AND
DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES,

street, betieesn l2ih and 18Th Streets Washington
TINE MISSES HAWLEY, daughters ofthe late
i Rector of ST. Johns church ofthsc city, will on
the LIST Monday of next month (September) resume
the exercises of their school, at their mothers resi-
dence, as heretofore
They solicit the patronage Of the congregation of
| said church, and of their friends and the public
generally Should references be required satisfactory
ones will be given to persons in the District and in
the different States
The course of instruction includes all the branches
of English education taught in the best schools
in the United States, and is entirely under their
own direction.
French, music, drawing, &C., by the most APP
proved professors.
The scholastic year is divided into four quarters,
commencing LIST Monday in September, 25th No
vember, 10th February, and 29th April
Board per annum payable quarterly in advance)
$50. Washing and bedding extra.
Tuition ofhe LIST class. $40 per or in advance.
Do I'd class. .....S ="
DO Sd class ..5
For children under five or
six years of age. ..........3
Ink, pens, and pencils, SO cents. Fuel per sea-
son, SO.
The Misses Hawley, although impressed with
the responsibility of the task they have assumed,
promise to parents and guardians their unremitting
attention to the mental and moral culture Of those
committed to their charge
Their pupils, even during the hours Of recess,
shall be ever under the eye of one or more of the
teachers.
August 25--eo2w
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CnEsrEREIELn co. Va

CHEsTERFIELD CO., Va.
ST,HOMPSON M. BLOUNT, formerly Of Pow
L hatan county, Virginia, has not been heard
from by his friends for about seven years. BY the
death OF his father, there funds in my hands to
be used for his benefit and am anxious to learn
whether he still lives Any information concerning
the said Thompson M. Blount, directed to me at the
Coal Mine post Office, Chesterfield county, Va, will
be thankfully received
ELIJAH BRUMMELL.
Editors of newspapers generally, and particularly
at the South, will do an act Of humanity by giving
the above one or two Insertions
Aug. 2l--law8w