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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
OF Congress.
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
Of accounts of disbursing officers, who may find il
announcement 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. III Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue
~. REFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart, u. s. N.
Commodore John Downes, U. s. N
Stephen Cambreleng, esq, New York.
A. 0. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department
Rev. Septimus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
John c. Rives, esq, Washington, d. c.
John Boyle, esq,
James Hoban, ESQ.,,
Charles O. Handy, esq, Purser u. 8. Navy.
John De Bree, esq,
R. R. Waldron, esq,
April 9-tf
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PROPOSALS FOR RATIoNs.

HEAD QUARTERS OF THE MARME CoRps,
QuARrEaMAsrER's OFFIcE
Washington, October IA, l845.
CEPARATE PROPOSALS will be received at
- this Office until 10 o'clock, a. M, on Monday,
the nth day Of November next, for furnishing ra-
lions to the United States marines, at the following
stations, for the year 1886, viz:
Portsmouth, New Hampshire;
Charlestown, Massachusetts,;
Brooklyn, Long Island. New York;
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
Gosport, (near Norfolk Virginia;
Pensacola, Florida; and
Washington city, District Of Columbia.
Each ration TO consist Of one pound and a quar-
ter of fresh beef or three quarters Of pound Of
mess pork; eighteen ounces Of bread or superfne
four-at the option Of the government; and at the
rate of six pounds of good coffee, twelve pounds of
the best New Orleans sugar, eight quarts of the
best white beans, four quarts Of vinegar quarts
of salt, four pounds Of good hard bsown soap, and
one and a half pound Of good hard dipped tallow
candles to each hundred ratons.
The beef required shall be delivered on the order
Of the commanding oficer OF each swaon, either in
bulk or by the single ration and shall consist of the
best and most choice portions Of the carcass the
pork to be No prime mess pork, and the groce-
ries of the best quality of the kinds named, subject
TO inspection.
No bid will be entertained unless accompanied by
the names of two sureties, responsible for the faith
fnl performance Of the contract. To be endorsed,
proposals for raiions for 1886"
AUG. A. NICHOLSON,
Quartermaser Marine Corps.
The American Sentinel and Pennsylvania, Phil
| adelphs; the Portsmouth Gazette, New Hamp-
shire; the Boston Post, and Boston Times, Boston;
the New York Herald. the New York Evening
Post the New York Courier and Enquirer; the
Baltimore Republican and Baltimore Sun; the Nor
folk Beacon, the Norfolk Herald; the Richmond
Enquirer and Richmond Whig the Alexandria
Gazette, Alexandra, ID. c.; and the Pensacola Ga
zette, will give the above three insertions each per
week, and send the account accompanied by print
ed copy of the advertisement to this Office for pay
| ment.
Oct l3-eodtd
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DENTlS TRY, OR DENTAL SURGERY
- DIR. VAN PArrEs continues al hs pleasant and
central location Ia few doors west from Browns
and Colemans hotels.) He pledges himself to per
form any and every opei alton appertaining to his
can be done in any Of the eastern cities. II
He inserts teeth of any desired shade or size,
with without gums, sngly or in full sets, as
cases may require; and usually secures them 10 the
gums by that most clearly and comfortable prnci-
pie of atmospheric pressure. Yet, being fully com
petent to apply every known principle, his patients
shall always have the benefit of the mode best
adapted TO the condition Of their mouths.
Having been long established in Washington, he
deems it unnecessary TO expose PATIENTS names for
reference, but would suggest to strangers that they
inquire Of citizens.
NIB No charge for work that should come short
Of what was promised in the contract, ever any
charge for repairing, or even renewing, his work
Nov. lin.
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INT EDICAL NOTICE.-Dr. VIM A. Mellow
ltl ELL, with the view of directing his attention
more especially to diseases Of the chest will here
after practise his profession from the 18th of No
vember to the 18th of May, in the city of New Or
leans; and from the LIST of June the lst of Novem-
Der in Louisville, Kentucky--in order that at all
seasons his patients may enjoy the benefit Of suitable
climate. The mild temperature and humid atmos-
phere of New Orleans, rendering this peculiarly
salubrious winter residence for the consumpdve.
Nov ll-3aw3w
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DINE OIL LAMPS.-Two years. past expe-
i rience has proved that Colds Patent Pine Oil
Lamps arc the cheapest and best in use one lamp
will give much light as ten sperm candles, at the
cost Of half cent an hour 10 this kind Of lamp
no accident can occur, and the oil containing no
grease, will not irure the finest carpets fturned over
upon them. They are not only superior to lard
lamps, &C., but to gas and the best gas Axtxres in
the world, or to any other Tampa burning any kind
Of oil. For sale by
Oct27 J. F. CALLAN.
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BEALE H. RICHARDSON s. CO.,


Dealers in foreign and domestic dry goods,
No. 1913, MARKET STREET, BALTIMORE,
Three doors east Of Charles;
TIAVE now on hand large and well selected
II stock of staple and fancy dry goods, as fol-
lows:
900 pieces French English, and American broad
cloths, of every color, from common to superfne.
$50 pieces new style fancy doeskin, and plain
black French, English, and American cassimeres.
large assortment of black, blue, brown, olive,
wave, and gold mixed beaver cloths.
Black, blue, and drab pilot do.
1000 pieces sattnets, Tweeds, Kentucky jeans,
fulled liasey, and kerseys.
500 pieces white, red, and yellow plain and twill
ed fannels.
500 pairs riband-bound, Whitney, and rose blank
cts.
Servants do. white and colored counierpanes.
so pieces fancy plaid cloakings and cloak Innings.
Bleached, unbeached, and colored Canton han.
nels.
vEsTINGs
Silk satin, fancy, toilette, plain and fancy velvet.
Cashmere, merino, and swansdown vesiings.
DRESS GOODS
Repp Cashmere, Cashmere d'Ecosse, black and
fancy-colored alpacas.
French and English bombazines.
Grape de Pekin, Venetian grapes, mousselin de
LANES, silks, &c.
sHAwLs! sHAWLs!
Silk cashmere mousselin de laine, Grape.
Pain and embroidered Thibet, and blanket shawls.
LINENS LINENS!
ca, "a, 1914 and 1874 Barnsley shirtngs
Ga and 1914 cotton do.
Bleached and brown linen table-coths.
Birdeye, huckaback, and Russia diapers.
Fine and superfne linen cambria handkerchiefs.
White, black, and brown Hollands, Irish linens
VARIETY.
Silk handkerchiefs; black Italian, and fancy silk
cravats.
Silk and worsted serges, paddings, canvas, black
hastings, waddings patent threads, sewng-silk, sus-
pcnders, buttons tapes, hooks and eyes, spool cot
ton, az,
HOSIERY AND GLOVES.
900 doz. silk, worsted, and cotton hose
Woolen, Berlin, and kid gloves.
PRINTS AND BLEACHED GOODS
40 cases new-style fall prints.
30 cases bleached muslins and sheetings.
SO bales "a, 7-8, A., and 5-4 brown muslin and
sheetings
10000 lbs. cotton yarn, at factory prices.
In addition TO the above, we daily adding
large quantities of the most desirable and fashiona-
bic goods from auction and private purchases; to
which invite the attention Of the trade, assuring
ALL thawe can, and will, sell cheap Ms any jobbing
house in this or any of the eastern cities.
b. H. RICHARDSON e. co.
BALTIMoRE, Sept. 10, lS45.
Sent I3-tf
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next, with good and sufficient sureiies, to perform
the service proposed.
"Dated-."
Tie bid should be sent under seal TO the First As.
slstant Postmaster General, and the words small
proposals-Atlantic rouies," or "Gulf Of Mexico
routes" as the case may be, written on the face of
the letter, and should be, despatched in time 10 be
received by before the 18th day Of January next
which will be the last day for receiving proposals
under this advertisement.
The acceptance or non-acceptance of the bids will
be determined by the 3lst day of January next.
The service is To commence with the trip nearest
TO the first day Of May, 1916; but if the bidder shall
not consider himself able prepared to put the ser
vice In operation on about that day. he will
specify the day Of commencement in his proposals.
Offers to commence service an earlier date will be
considered. The contract term will expire with the
voyage ending on or about the 30th day of June,
1850.
C. JOHNSON,
Postmaster General.
Posr 0rricE DEPARTMENT.,
y, Washington ID, c. October Iads
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DENJAMlN ROMANS, .duefionser and Com.
ID mission Merchant, has taken that large and COM
modious building, known the Medical College,
corner of L and 10Th Streets where he il prepared
to receive merchandise of every description, for
public or private sale. The rooms are well cacu-
lated for the display Of goods capable Of accommo-
dating large company, and the building only one
square north Of Pennsylvania avenue
Sales Of real estate furniture, and personal prop
erty, attended to at any place within the city.
Nov 5-2w
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MEXICAN SCRIP FOR SALE.

A BOUT $500 in Mexican scrip, bearing pc
"A cent interest per annun and payable in seven
teen quarterly nsta ments seven OF which are a.
about to remove to Europe.
Offers received until the 25th Of October, l845 ;
addressed 10 p, No. 292 Broadway, New York;
This is good opportunity offered to capitalists
to make safe and profitable investment
Oct 7--r
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VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY In
" MONTGOMERY COUNTY NM FOR

VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY IN
Y MONTGOMERY COUNTY (Mp.) FOR
SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION - Under au,hori-
ty of deed of trust, executed ON the 18th August.
lS42, by John Poole and Ann r. Poole, his wife,
duly recorded in Lber B. s., No. ii, fotios 260 and
$685. one Of the land records Of Montgomery county.
Maryland, the subscriber will offer for sale on the
premises, near to Colesvle, Maryland the valua-
ble improved lands described in said deed, or so
much thereof as may be necessary to cover the debt
therein provided for. These lands consist Of part
OF tract called "Peacs Lot" being part Of tract
called Beaver DAM" and part of a tract called
"Snowdebs Manor enlarged" containing ffty-four
acres, two roods, and thirty-four perches more or
less Also, all that tract of land called Fine Mead
ows," il being part of two tracts of land. one
called "Saint Winoxberg," and the other Poplar
Point" containing thiry-four acres sixteen perches,
more or less. Also, all that tract parcel of land
called Addition" being part of tract called
"Good Luck" containing three acres one rood and
seventeen perches, more or less. Also part of the
Second Addition to Culver's Chance;" formerly
the property of Milberne Semmes, containing one
hundred acres more or less together with the build
ings and improvements on the said several tracts;
reserviDg, however, TO Edward Dawes, his heirs
and assigns forever, all the rights and privileges to
mill-race as described in certain deed from Rich
ard Smith and others to John Poole, dated the 18th
day Of August, l642.
The sale will take place on Thursday, the 9th
day of November instant, at IL O'Clock M. and the
terns will be as follows, viz Fifteen hundred dol
lars to be paid in hand; and the residue in six,
twelve, eighteen, and twenty -four months, with in.
terest from the day Of sale; the purchaser to give
notes satisfactorily endorsed and deed Of trust, to
secure the payment of said notes; and on compi-
ance with these terms, the subscriber will convey to
the purchasers all the right and title given in the
aforesaid deed The right is reserved to resell the
property, at the risk and expense of the first pur
chasers, on failure to comply with the terms in
ten days. RID. SMITH, Trustee.
Nov. 7-dt2~N oyf
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RroIsrrn,s OFFICE, Oct. l6. 1915.

REcIsrER's OFFICE, Oct l6, l845.
YTNo ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERNING
i iice is hereby gwen that the licenses issued to
tavern and shopkeepers retailers Of wines and spir.
ituous liquors, dry goods, hardware, medicines per-
fumery, watches and ewery, hats, boots, and shoes
also, to the keepers OF hackney carriages, billiard Ia
bes, and ten-pin alleys. porter-houses and confec
tionares, and for hawking and peddling, will expire
on Monday, the Sd day OF November next; and that
said licenses must be renewed at this Office within
ten days after that time between the hours Of lC
O'Clock a. m. and o'clock, p, m.
c. II. WlLTBERGER,
Oct 1S-dlm Register.
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DUBIOUS ROOTS--I shall to-day receive for
ID sale a case Of superb flower roots-hyacinths,
tulips, crocusses, jonquilles, anemonies, ranuncu-
lusses, &C., which l will sell very cheap, and
those who want must apply soon.
! am also hourly expecting a lot Of superior
flower seeds, put up in small papers for retail.
J. f. CALLAN,
Oct 30 Corner L and 7th streets 4
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wv EBSTER'S LARGE DlCTIoNARY--price
w reduced to so 50.--Two large volumes in
full leather bnding the finest copies in regard to pa
per and printing-points upon which great differ
ence exists-and the most complete and extensive edi
ton extant; the copies now offered containing (as
few do of those now in crculationt the large and
exceedingly valuable supplement, which was only
completed by the author Immediately before his last
illness, and which is published and copyrighted
since his death by his executors.
For sale "a few copies only remaining) by
Nov. IS F. TAYLOR.
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TTNION HOTEL, GEORGETOWN, ID. c.
u The subscriber, having leased this old-estab-
lished house for term of years, and having just
completed an entire renovation Of the premises, 10
as to place it equal footing with the first class
of hotels in the District, is now prepared to
receive permanent boarders, transient travel, on
the most accommodating terms.
The hotel is very large, and was built with ref.
erence to comfort and convenience. II is pleasant
ly located, in central part of the town. of conve-
nent TO the business portions Of IL and with
in short walk of the principal departments of
government c.
The house has been newly and handsomely fur
nshed, and pains shall be spared to render il in
every respect one Of the most desirable stopping
points in the District, if experience and attention
can effect IT,
GEO. III. HoLTZMAN.
Nov l4-3tawtf
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l a GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
~ IoN, ID. C.-CHARLEs De SELDNo, Gen.
efa Agent, No. II, Todd's buildings, Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, ID. c., offers his services to
'.nose VINO may have claims either Of the execu-
I'VE departments, or Congress, or private claims on
Particular attention paid to the settlement Of ac-
counts OF disbursing officers who may find il incon-
senent to attend personally, especially those Of the
Also attends as agent for nonresident property
"OClu.ers, collecting rents, procuring pensions, &c.
oharges will be moderate, and regulated by the
AMOUNT claimed, and the extent Of services required
NJ, communications (post paid) viii receive immedi-
ne mas the honor to refer TO the Navy Depart
Seh' and the several bureaus connected with Il;
second Comptroller and Fourth Auditors offices,
na me senior pursers in the navy; and also TO Hon.
o. q. Y Cambreeng, New York; Commodore Charles
pp.ewart, Philadelphia; Commodore John Downs,
Ipps,oni Hon. Henry l.. Ellsworth, Washington;
ron ron. 4; n: Foster, Nashville, Tennessee; and
1 April IL
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s. Il. LEWIS.

ATTORNEY AT LAW. CENTREyILLE, VIRGINIA,
various courts. He regards the report that he
is about to change his residence as somewhat fabu-
lous. Any business, therefore, in the line of his
professions shall receive prompt, efficient and salts
factory attention.
Aug. H-d3mif.
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.nLLENDoRFF'S NEW METHOD of learn
" ing to read write, and speak the German Ian
gusge. One volume, reprinted from the last London
edition. T. TAYLOR,
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r AND AGENCY In TEXAS.--The subscri-
| Der, having, during residence Of nine or ten
Years in Texas, been connected with the land Offices
hereof and having acted the agent of his friends
n the United States, in purchasing selling, holding,
having taxes upon, and giving general superin-
',ndence to their lands in Texas, respectfully offers
Ms services to such other persons abroad as may
wish TO engage them.
REFERENCES.
Hisexcelency Arson Jones, General Sam. Hous-
nm General T. J. Rusk, General P. J. Henderson,
Colonel James Love, Colonel James Riley, Hon.
n s. Kaufman, Texan charge diafiaires, WASH
noton city, Matthew St. Clair Clarke, do; King
man Co., do; General C. F. Mercer, and the
Texan consuls abroad.
MANY forfeitures are about TO accrue, from failure
10 nav taxes; many claims, otherwise good, will be
barred by adverse possession of three years--that
being the Limitations; many titles Of lands conveyed
N The United States cannot be admitted record in
Texas for want of proper authorization. Owing
10 some one or other Of these causes the best lands
are in condition TO be lost.
Having made it my business to become acquaint-
ed with all the laws relating to titles and being de-
lermined to attend diligently to oil claims con6ded to
me require, in all cases, advance in cash, suf-
Gent to cover expenses Of investigation. When
that shall be done, amSvillng to take contingent
interest in the lands for attention and services.
ROBERT D. JOHNSON.
Galveston, August Z, lS45
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WANTED from $1,000 to $1,000 for client,
wv payable in one or two years, which will be
secured by deed of trust property egibly sitra-
ted, newly erected, and cost $4,000
CHAS. s. WALLACE,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Nov 7--2aw3wif
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,tanre shall he sufficient receipt therefor The
I sany sn,cie- paying hank will be received.
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DANCING ACADEMY.

DhANSiANo hShDE4"i
MIR. F. G. Liable has the honor to inform the
lVl ladies and gentlemen of Washington, George
town, and Alexandria, that his Dancing Academy
will reopen on Tuesday, 4ih November, at his
dwelling house, on Pennsylvania avenue.
Days Of tuiiion-Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat-
urdays; from p. M. to p. M, for young ladies;
from to p. M, for young masters.
N. B. Those ladies' and gentlemen who may feel
DESTROYS to receive instruction at Georgetown, will
please leave their names with Mr. George Holtz-
man, Union Hotel, or at Mr.. LIS residence in
Washington.
Oct. 27--2taw3m lint and Georgetown Adv.l
(1ARpETlNGs, CARPETINGs, CARPET
" INGS, &c.-The subscriber has Just received,
and offers on the very best terms, Saxony, Brussels,
and ingram carpengs. He Names in part
500 yards rich Saxony carPetings, superb pat
500 yards extra super Brussels carpetings, SUI
perb patterns
500 yards medium Brussels carpengs, superb
patterns
1000 yards three.ply carpetings, rich patterns
1000 do best quality ingram oarpetlngs
500 do. medium do do.
10 sets Venetian carpetings, Of all the differ
ent widths and colors
10 pieces rich printed floor drugget, from ! !
to yards wide. Together with
100 hearth rugs, some OF which are very supe-
rior.
Also, floor oi-cloths Of every width and descrip-
lion.
The above goods offer inducements rarely to be
met with, and are to give entire satisfaction.
Nov 3-3teo2wif r, ESTEP.
NOR RENT-The subscriber will rent to
Il good and punctusl tenant the house lately oc-
cupied by him. and well known as the Globe Ho.
tel, situated on Pennsylvania avenue, and opposite
the National Theatre.
There is probably not better location in the city
e.. al hoto thon thio iu oil
quantity Of furniture now in the house, which will
be sold at valuation, should the tenant wish it. For
further particulars, inquire Of
JAMES MAHER, or of
n. w. DYER & CO.,
Auc. and Com merchants.
The National Integencer, Baltimore Sun, and
Richmond Enquirer will please insert, and send bill
to X. w. Dyer & Go.
Oct 25-3tawtf
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DERUylAN GUANO.-The subscriber offers
L for sale a portion Of the Orphcus's cargo of
PERUVIAN GUANO, just arrived at New York,
from the Chinchia Islands, in parcels Of five tons
and upwards, at $50 per ton Of 2,24O lbs.
Purchasers of smaller quantities will be supplied
by DAVID @. HARRIS, No. l55, Baltimore
street, at the following rates.
10 tons. ...".......... ....S52 5O
Under ton, 2. cents per ID.
SAMUEL X. GEORGE,
No. German street, Baltimore, agent for Peru
Wan Company.
Oct 23--2awlm