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NEW MUsIc-JUsT RECEIVED.

WIN. FISCHER has jus, received the following
w new pieces which will be sold at a reduced
price.
Grand march for the Inauguration-by Wagler
Grand msrch and quick step for the Inauguration
arranged for the Piano-by Goneke
Airline Grand March--by Niereck
Belvidere Quadrilles-by Murray's celebrated
Sand
I'll. Bergen Galop-by G. T. Rudolph
Castle Of Edinburg-a set of waltzos by c. A.
Ismbe
IL Button de Rose--Valse-hy Vicrcek
a.ms from the Opera Of the Bohemian Girl, ar
4 RAGGED for the Psno--by Charles w. Glover
Nv Bn,he Bonnie Bark v my Brids-by Huhsr.r
brand Vesper Chorus. feds
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CHANCELLOR KENT'S GUIDE TO JUDI.
~ CIOUS COURSE OF READING-Drawin
up at the request of the New York Mercantile Iii.
brary Association.
An additional supply just received, in pamphlet
form--price reduced to Is cents.
ian il F. TAYLOR.
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ADVERTISEMENT

advertisement
Ii@Observe CHARLES WILMER has NO con.
nection whatever with Messrs. WILMER and SMITH
and all orders and communications for CHARLES
WILMER, must be addressed in full to the
TRANSATLANTIC NEWSPAPER OFFICE,
5, SOUTH JOHN STREET, Liverpool
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THE CONSTELLATION.



The hrst number of our new paper will be issued
on the first day Of May next, with an entire new
dress-new type fine white paper with other impor
tant alterations and Improvements. The paper vii
be devoted TO a fearless exposition Of Democratic
principles il will jealousy and unremlttingly oppose
each and every effort TO establish mammoth mon
afchy bank and other mlschieyeus COMPOSITIONS and
consod atoms Of wealth, which subver the right Of
the people and undermine the pillars OF the Republic
will oppose oppressive and anti-republiesn iaff
system, the assumption OF The State debts by Tie Gene
raj Government and all oher federal principle.
prosperity as we'll as individual happiness. Against
ing, Incorporating war
The FARMER and the MEcaAsIC who produce all
the real capital Of the nation, will find in our paper
an answering champion Of their nalienabe rights
the long cherished principles Of the editors are toe
well known TO the public to require any pledge upon
this point. To the Miscellaneous Department parIi-
cular attention will be devoted the Ladies will al
ways md In columns choice selection from the
current literature Of the day well original CON
tnbutions from the most talented writer's Of which
country can boast. A general summary Of
Foreign and Domestic news will be furnished.
The conductors have already secured the aid and
corporation Of lsrg. number of the most distin-
gulshed literary and political writers Of the day
Judgements will also be made at the earliest period
possible, 10 smbesh our columns by the contribu-
tious Of correspondents from abroad. With this brief
and imperfect outline Of plan very respectful
ly submit claims to extensive patronage Tot he
consideration Of generous public.
THEOPHILUs FISK, r,,..
JESSE +. DOW, hD'iO"'
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OrFcE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUu.pIsGs,

OrSlcE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PuBuo BUn.pINGs,
April 10, l645.
PROPOSALS will be received at this office until
i o'clock on Saturday, the 26th instant for paw
ing, in front Of the Treasury building space of
about six thousand square feet. The tagging to be
ofhe same quality, and of the length, BREADTH
and thickness, of that in front of the new General
Post Office, and to be dressed and laid in the same
manner the proposals to state the rate at which the
paving will be executed by the square yard
tractor to all the old brick and rubbish to the
reservation south Of the Treasury building.
Proposals will also be received for furnishing three
hundred and thirty-four feet of granite curb-stone,
and setting the same in front of the new Treasury
building the granite to be of the quality, and
of the length, thickness, and depth of that at
the new General Post Office. The proposals to state
the cost per running footthe contractor TO remove
all the old curbstone and rubbish to the reservation
south of the Treasury building. The work to be exc.
cuted In the best Manner and to be completed by the
first Of August next. The proposals to be sealed and
endorsed Proposals for tagging in front Of the
Treasury building; ]" and " Proposals for granite
curbing in front OF the new Treasury building The
contractors will be required to enter into bonds with
sufficient surecs for the faithful performance of their
contracts.
To be published week until the 26th instant
in the Globe, National Intelligencer, Madisonan,
and Constitution
April l2-lawt26
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NEWS! NEWS! NEWS!

TRANS ATLANTIC NEWSPAPER OFFICE,
S, SOUTH JOHN STREET, Liverpool.
CHARLES WILMER,
Newspaper Forwarding and General Agent,
CONTINUES to supply to order, with greater
~ promptitude and regularity than any other
house. and on the most reasonable terms, "a London
Daily Paper for f6 los sterling per annum,) NEWS
PAPERS, PRICES CURRENTS, SHIPPING
LISTS, MAGAZINES, BOOKS, and STATION
cry, TYPE, PRINTERS and BINDERS MA
TERIALS, and Merchandise of every description, to
all parts of the UNITED STATES, CANADA,
NOVA SCOTIA, NEW BRUNSWICK, and
NEWFOUNDLAND, by the MAIL STEAMERS, sail
ing on the 4th and 18th of each month from LIVER
POOL, and to all the WEST INDIAN ISLANDS,
MEXICO and TEXAS, by the ROYAL MAIL
STEAMERS, sailing every fortnight from Southamp-
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JTAWKER ON SHOOTING AND FIRE.
III ARMS-9th edition-London, l8A--by Lieut..

IL u AhMS-Jln eultlOn-IOuuOb, tOt3-Dy l,ieut
Col. Hawker
British Gunner, by Capt spearman, London, 1874
Captain Simmons, (Royal Artillery on Heavy Ord
nance and Supplement to do.
Walkers Defensive Exercises
Robison's Mechanical Philosophy, vols
Mautells Medals of Creation-Geology and Organic
Remains-London, 1874
Darwin on Volcanic Islands, and the Geology of Aus
tralasa and the Cape of Good Hope--London 1874
Metcalfe on Caloric 9 vols
Hunt on Light and Photography, vol, London, 1874
Kaem,z on Meteoroogy, vol. London, lS45
Jones's Animal Kingdom and Comparative Anatomy
| vol 336 engrsvngs
Halls Animal Kingdom, vol
Reeds Chemistry
Lanes Modern Egyptians 9 vols
Great Oasis of the Desert, by Hoskens, vol
Jacob, on the Precious Metals
Finchsm on Laying off Ships
Niles Royal Naval Service
Shipwrght's Wade Mecum
Moselys Engineering of Mechanics and Architecture
Just imported direct from London, by FRANCk
TAYLOR, and this day received. Feb 3
TOLLERS LAW OF EXECUTORS-oheap.-
The Law of Executors and Administrators, by
Samuel Toer, with additions by Francis Whit
marsh, Barrister at Law.
| Fourth American edition, with references to the
principal American decisions, by v. ID. Ingrshsm,
volume octave 500 pages, in full lsw-bindng, price
| ~ Is, published at ~ SO,
For sale by FTAYLOH,
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PROPOSALS

For publishing, in the City of Washington, new
daily, seui-weeky, and weekly, Democratic RePub-
lican paper To be entitled
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GRAND SCHEMES.
J. G. GREGORY & co. MANAGERS.
$4,000 Dollars /!
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
CLASS No. l6, ron ls45.
To be drawn in Alexandria, ID. c., on Satur-
day, April 18th, ls45.
SPLENDID PRIZES:
10000 Dollars 10000 Dollars!
5000 Dollars 5000 Dollars!
$500 Dollars l,OI7 Dollars!
100 Prizes of 81, 200
Tickets Sl0-Halves S5-Quarters So 50.
Certificates of Packages of25 Whole. Tickets $3.50 90
Do do % Half do 65 90
Do do 25 Quarter do 80 so
$4,000!
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
Class II, for lS45.
To be drawn in Alexandra, d. c., on Saturday,
April 26th, l8l5.
Bhll4llhNl SJhtmE-
10000 Dollars 10000 Dollars
5000 Dollars $500 Dollars
$500 Dollars $3.50 Dollars!
Prizes of 1000 Dollars!
90 do of 1000 Dollars
90 do of 500 Dollars
20 do of 400 Dollars
&c. sc. sc.
&c NOS. III DRAWN BALLOTS.
Tickets Sl0-Halves s5-Quarters So so.
Certificates of packages of % Whole Tickets S12O
Do do % Half do 60
Do do 20 Quarter do 80
Orders for Tickets and Shares and Certificates Of Pack
ages in the above splendid Lotteries, will receive the
most prompt attention, and an official account of
each drawing sent Immediately after it is to all
who order from US. Address
J. G. GREGORY & CO., Managers,
Washington City, DC.
April 2-2aw3wd&cpif
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SECOND SUPPLY OF NEW SPRING GOODS

M have just received from New York large
w assortment Of Spring goods, bought within
the last week in New York. and at reduced prices
which we will offer 10 our customers al correspond
ing reductions from early purchases. We have re-
ceyed-
Rich new style bereges and bszarines
Do do polka gsuzes, new material
Ombreyed bereges, 10 pink and blue
Silk striped and printed bereges
case beautiful French jaconel., all eolors
1 do balzarine muslins
cartons satin striped berege sha~s, all colors
do Cashmere patterns, do
With great variety Of other styles Of shs~s, IN
Canton Grape, hermann, embroidered muslin, sc.
Also great variety Of other goods, 10 which we
invite The attention Of purchasers, assuring them that
will sell at the lowest possible prices and warrant
all goods as recommended.
D. CLAGETT & co.
Aurl q-3uf
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INlSH Co, fashionable halters, Browns hotel
i QUO door west OF main entIacc,) have now on
band an unusually weassortod stock Of gentlemen
HATS, Of their elegant and much admired spring
pattern, OF superior fabric and workmanship. Our
assortment comprises In part
First quality Beaver Moleskin, Cashmere, and
Brush HATS
Medium and low priced Hats, Of equally iashiona-
bic style.
FOR COUNTRY TRADE.
Black, drab and pearl low-crownsd Russia, Silk,
and Fur Hats
HOMEGROWN Pearl Sporting Hats.
For servants wear, cheap Angola and wool Hats.
LEGHORN AND STRAW GOODS.
large and varied stock Of gentlemen's, youths
Infants double sad single Leghorns
Extra hne single and double Palm Leaf
Together with full supply Of very cheap ones.
All the above goods We offer at exceedingly low
prices We invite the attention of our customers
and purchasers generally Our intention Is To sell at
the very smallest advance upon the cost Tor cash.
April Eft
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VALUABLE HOUSE AND LOTS FOR SALE
AT PUBLIC AUCTION

VALUABLE HOUSE AND LOTS FOR SALE
AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
~ Under the authority of decree of
I1nl the Circuit Court of the District of Co
sksK lumbia, sitting as Court Of Cbancery
in the case Of James Robertson Ell al
rs Mrs Clara F. Forsyth ct al, passed
the 22i day Of January, 1884, the subscriber will
offer for sale, at public auction, the premises, on
Thursday, the Sth day of May next, ensuing at half
past o'clock, p. m all the following lots in squares
No 81 in the city of Washington, viz: Lots No. 5,
g. TO- and East part oflot No9 with The Improvements
thereon, consisting of large two story brick house
and other buildings.
The terms of sale follows, viz one-fifth of
the purchase money to be paid in hand and the residue
in four equal half yearly nstaments, with interest
from the day of sae the payment TO be secured by APP
proved bonds notes. and on full payment the pur-
chase money with interest, and the sale being ra-
tilted and confirmed by the Court and not before the
subscriber, trustee, will execute to the purchasers
his or her heirs. at his their and request.
valid deed of conveyance of the premises sold with all
the rights title interest and estate therein OF the par
to the said suit, excepting that of the defendant, Mrs.
Clara F. Forsyth, widow Of the late John Forsyth
whose rights of dover shall be reserved, unless she
agreed, before the sale, to receive n Communication
thereof such reasonable allowances out of the pur
chase money the commissioners shall make.
RICHARD SMITH, Trustee.
ROBT. w. DYER & CO.,
ap l5-eop'SM Auctioneers.
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PUBLIC SALE.

DY virtue of a writ of Fire Facias, issued by John
ID ID. Clark, Esq one of the Justices of the Peace
in and for Washington county, ID. c., at the suit OF
the Mayor, Board of Aldermen and Board of Com
mon Council, against the goods and chattels, lands
and tenements, rights and credits of Nj. Gilbert and
to me directed have seized and taken in eYecu-
ton, one quarter cask Of Scotch Whisky, one Hand
Wagon, one Pine Double Wardrobe, one Mahogany
Writing Desk, two Hand Bells and one Cast Iron
Stove with Drum, two Sheet Iron Stoves, and lot
OF Tin Ware, and hereby give notice that, on
Thursday, the l7lh instant, at O'Clock, A. M, on
the square opposite the Centre Market in the city OF
Washington, will offer for sale the goods and chat
tells seized and taken in execution to satisfy the
writ Of Fire Facias aforesaid, by,publc auction to
the highest bidder for cash.
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p. m and in Georgetown, at Union hotel.
march 2l-u
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A MEXICAN COALs.-A Report, to The NyaV
"A Department Of the United States on American
Goals. by Prof w. r. johnson vol. Of 600 pages,
filled with Tabular Statistics, being the result of
s.re. Of Experiments determine the respective and
comparative values Of different kinds OF Coal for the
different purposes for vhscb fuel Is employed.
rn.,ab sS " TAYLOR,
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rOLORED CANTON MATTINGS.-We have
~ just received 20 pieces colored Canton Mattings
Of superior quality, A qrs wide, just arrived from
Canton. ID. CLAGETT & co.
ap 1876
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THE U. STATES NAUTICAL MAGAZINE,
TO be published on the first Of every month, edited
by a Lieutenant of the U. $. Navy-each num-
Der TO have Ga octave pages on fine paper, in good,
clear ,ype--for four dollars per annum.
No. l. for March, l8i5, ~ this day received by the
subscriber, and may be examined at his bookstore.
Its contents are, Prospectus England, and the Right
Of Search; Commodore Perry with plate; Sir Fan
els Drake; Gibratar Lightning at Sea; Coast Sur.
vey Of France; Island discovered; Notices to Mari
ners; Improved Capstan Iron Life Boat Steamer
Princeton; Gallantry Of young officer Naval In
teIIigence tribute 10 a deceased officer; advertise
mepts. F. TAYLOR, Bookseller
march 20 Washington City.
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III The above sale is postponed until Saturday,
18th instant at the same hour and place. ap II
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AMERICAN BATTLE GROUNDS.

Giving correct pictures taken on the spot, Of the
places in which the most remarkable battles have been
fought. These engravngs will Ne of the highest or
der Of art and we may mention, that in order to
sure pei manency in elegance, for which these designs
have already become celebrated we have engaged MIR.
SMILE for three years on American Scenes and
Incidents.
PREMIUM PICTURES AND ENGRAVINGS.
In addition to this, we have entered into perma-
nen engagement with the house Of RawJen, Wright
and Hatch, Of New York. for supply of most exqui-
site pictures, among which we may mention series
Of elegant
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GRAND SCHEMES.

April 9-3df
The New York herald., 1845-07-07
MONEY MARKET.


The sales of stocks during the week just closed have
been very limited account Of the adjournment of both
boards ofbrokers Thursday the Sd ins to Mon
day. in consequence of which only four days business
were transacted in the week. break in the week in
variaby has unfavorabe effect upon operations in ad
vance, and for day two afterwards The slight i'm
noticed in prices caused by the contracts
becoming due Friday and Saturday being settled
Thursday but the amount of stocks deliverable these
days must have been small, If we may judge from the
sales Of Wednesday and Thursday Notwithstanding
the little advance in quotations for most of the fancy
stocks the market continues much depressed, without
the smallest prospect of any permanent improvement
but on the contrary it appears probable that farther
decline prices will take place. Our recent advices
from Texas Of nature likely to prevent any very
extensive operations in commercial matters for
time The unanimous vote of the Texan Congress in
favor of annexation and the unanimous rejection OF the
terms offered by Mexico guaranteed by Great Britain
and France to acknowledge the independence OF Texas
bring affairs in that section of the world, which
agitatng and derangng all business operations
to close once; and until the effect OF these move
ments upon the Mexican government and people are
known, there must be much doubt and uncertainty
attached to any mercantile transaction to prevent any
activity in trade and to general depression in
our markets This question has assumed Importance
and an interest very few anticipated but all must
admit that stand upon the threshold Of event like
ly to produce vast amount of commercial embarrass
ment The probability Of war between the United
and Mexico greater, and is the opinion
of those intimately acquainted with the character of the
Mexican people, that declaration of war will immedi
ately follow the reception Of the dongs of the Texan
Congress- Whether hostties will be carried to any
tent another question but that there will be declara
ton of by the Mexican government do not for
moment doubt.
We annex comparative table, giving the quotations
for stocks in this market for each day during the past
week. compared with those at the close of the
week previous. There has been improvement in
most of the fancies
The New York herald., 1845-07-07
TRITON HOUSE,
Glen Cove. I.Ouu Vsvnnsl.

SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs his friends and
the public that he has improved the ron
Hotel" the head of the Steamboat Landing and il is now
thoTougy fitted and ready for the reception of Boarde
The situation Of this establishment for the purpose of Salt
Water Bathing, the eligible Long Island
as the lands attached TO the premises have extensive
are and the Bar aud Bowling Alley entirely dsco
the Hotel property the Subscriber offer his friends the
Of plentiful supply of good milk and butter and
such other comforts he together with his
attentions 10 the wishes of his guests will render residence
at the Triton House" extremely desirable.
Horses and Carriages to hire.
For terms, which will be moderate, apply to
- WILLIAM l.. JONES, Triton House.
Glen Cove, Long Island, June l. I845 j2i lw re