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NOTICE.


To mail contractors, applicants for the appointment
Post,nasiers &c., &C. "A
TIME undersigned having been associa.eu WIN
Il the General Post Office Department ior mo M
than twenty years. and being perfectly famllar WY.
its details of business offers his services "
of his old friends the contractors, as may DC dlsP1;'s
to patronize him, to transact any business xns.
they may have from time to time with tne usia y,
ment, and on such terms as will not faii 70 ~
ceptable to them A letter to him at any ume w
paid, will be promptly attended to- ..,r,
To applicants for the appointment OF po'fns"s q
he WILL upon the remission OF a rec o. T.
postage paid, sec that their petitions or recon'e'
tons are received and on file at the department. o
not, give them due notice thereof and also w a,
tention TO their interests until the decision % .'
Postmaster General is made, and then nouly u,',,
Of the result, be it favorable or adverse u mus.
certainly no small satisfaction, after the uoum.
procuring such testimonials, TO be assured ,ha'ug
have been duly received and brought 10 inc nv,s
of the appointing power. To such as may h~
him in this particular branch of his agency, nc
not fail to give entire satisfaction.
The undersigned will also attend to any calns
other business which may be intrusted to nss
and supervision, before any Of the department
the general government.
Address THOMAS B. ADDlson,
washington Cry
April 3-6m
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A MOTHER REMoyAL.-The proprietor of

A MOTHER REMOVAL-The proprietor of
n the United States Agency and Notarial Office
has removed from Pennsylvania avenue to + street,
near 18th, second square east of the Treasury build
ing, being opposite J. Kennedy's book store, and
next door to the residence of Gov. Paris, second
comptroller where he continues to devote his whole
time to the prosecution Of claims Of every descrip-
ton, including pensions, patents, lands, contracts,
&C.; also conveyancing and notarial business.
Persons at distance having business in this city,
may save the Inconvenience and expense Of a jour
ney, by communicating all the particulars TO this
agency, and will be promptly attended to-
All letters must be postage paid, and will be n
sidered confidential when necessary.
EDMUND F. BROWN,
Notary public, commissioner Of deeds for Illinois,
&c.
n Aug 30-2awlm
lIntelllgencer, Constitution Journal and Rsel
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J,o cLAIMANTs.-FRANCIs A. DIcKINs

'vO CLAlMANIS.-FRANCI A. DlCklNS
l. continues to undertake the agency Of claims be-
fore Congress-, and other branches Of the govern
ment, including commissioners under treaties, and
the various public Offices He will attend To- pre-
empon and other land claims, the procuring Of pat
ents for public lands, and the confirmation by Con-
gress of grants and claims land; claims for prop
orty lost in taken for, the service of the United
States; property destroyed by the Indians, or while
in the possession of the United States invalid revo-
navy, widows and halfpay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for com
mutation, halfpay, or bounty lands--as well those
against the State of Virginia the United States;
all claims growing out of contracts with the govern
ment; or damages sustained in consequence of the
action or conduct of the government; and, indeed,
any business before Congress the public Offices,
which may require the aid of an agent or attorney.
His charges will be moderate, and depending upon
the Of the claim, and the extent of the ser
vice. .t..fyIe z
In the prosecution Of claims against Mexico, I'M
der the late convention, Mr.. Dickins and the Hon
G. P. Van Ness, late Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Penipotentiary of the United States in
Spain, are associated and any claim sent to either
Of them, will receive their united and prompt atten-
ton.
Mr.. r. A. Dickins is known to most of those
who heve been in Congress within the last few
years CT who have occupied any public station at
Washington.
His .fice is on F street, Sd door east Of the
Treasury Department.
All letters must be postpaid.
May l6--ly
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UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN AGFSc !;

AT WASHINGTON CITY, D.
flee on 18th street, bet,oesn Pennsylvania au,, =,
street, kflotcn as Kings Gallery
TINE UNDERSIGNED, having Opened 4.
i above Office fof TIE transaction 81 5s,N.s N.
and foreign agencies, invite the public attention
the following prospectus:
They will attend TO the purchase, sale, or ,y.
change Of lands and real estate generally II N
parts of the United States, Texas, or he YVES,
Indies.
To the formation of companies here or in r..
rope, for the sale purchase Of lands or cooprns
lands in Texas or the United States; or tbs Nm
purchase, or exchange Of the same, to, by, or WIKI
individuals in this country or in Europe.
The purchase or sale of United States or St,,
stocks, or any kind Of public securities. i,
Negotiating loans on bonds and mortgages. Or
other securities -
Prosecution of claims on the government Of Il,
United States for lands or money, before either
he executive departments or Congress,
Obtaining the remission of fines and forfeiture,
incurred by alleged violations of the revenue Or
other laws.
Securing patents, and transacting any business
with the Patent Office.
Obtaining pensions, revolutionary army Or
navy, and doing any other business connected
herewith.
Settlement of accounts with the State, Treasury
War, Navy, and Post Office Departments. :"
Collecting private claims and interest on the pub
lie debt.
Prosecuting claims before the various boards d
Indian commissioners, or any boards hereafter e.
tablished under treaties with foreign powers.
Preparing papers for presentation to Congress
and the executive departments.
One of the firm of this agency will visit Europ,
and the other Texas in few weeks either Of whom
would attend 10 any business that may be con6asd
TO his care. Their numerous European correspond
ents, and those in Texas, afford them immediate
facilities for the transaction of any agency abroad
committed to their charge.
Persons DESTROYS Of emigrating to Texas, and
disposing of their estates in exchange for lands in
that country, or those wishing to make investments
there, may find it greatly to their advantage to apply
TO this agency.
Persons having occasion to employ counsel in
cases before the Supreme Court of the United
States, may confide their business advantageousy
to this agency, who will secure the services Of the
most respectable members Of the bar, in cases when
the selection is left to themselves.
Long experience in business, and intimate pro-
essional Knowledge of forms necessary to Be
ADOPTED, qualify the subscribers to perform any
trust committed to their care in the most effective
ard expeditions manner. Persons living at a dr.
taLce can avail themselves of this agency, with tn.
certainty of having their business efficiently at
tended to, without the trouble and expense Of .
journey to the capital.
Charges will be moderate, and commensurate with
the nature of tho business. Letters Of inquiry
merely will be ancwered without charge; but in Al
cases, letters must be postpaid.
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ELIxER OF CALISAYA 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 i'm gen.
era less relaxed. The addition of certain in
gradients has completely disguised the taste Of
the bark, to render this effcacious remedy most
paatabe cordia thus peculiarly adapting it to con-
quer that repugnance which most persons expert
ence after taking for time bitter potions as il
combines the greatest efficacy with highly agree
able flavor. As preventive Of the ague il has
superseded the use Of all other remedies in such
parts of the country il is known Prepared only
by j. Mihau, No. 1873 Broadway, New York.
Price 81 per quart bottle.
Sole agents for the above, t. w. Dyou & Sons,
No. 132 North I'd street, Philadelphia.
N. b. Each bottle has the written signature of the
sole proprietor.
J. MILHAU.
Special depot at the bookstore Of Robert Farm
ham, corner Of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington city; also for sale by the most
principal druggists.
June
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THE ROYAL WEST INDIA MAIL STEAM
PACKETS

Leave Southampton for Madeira, the West
Indies, &c., direct, on the I'd and 17th of
each month, returning taDice a month in
due course.
TIME public is respectfully informed, that the
1 British Royal Mail Steam-packet Company 8
steam vessels offer commodious accommodation for
passengers, and ply regularly between the UNDER
mentioned places, viz:
From ENGLAND to BARBADoEs, (via Madera) on
the ID and 18th of each month.
From BARBADOS, about the 9th and Oath, to
GRENADA; thence along the northern islands to ST..
THOMAS and PoRTo Rico, and back by the same
route to BARBADoEs.
From BARBADoEs, about the 9th and oath, to To-
bago and DEMERARA; thence, about the 9Th and
Goth, to Tobago and GRENADA.
From GRENADA, about the 18th and 26th, to
TRINIDAD and back.
From GRENADA, about the 18th and 26th, calling
at Jacmel in Hayt, to JAMAICA, st. Jago de Cuba;
and thence back TO JAMAICA and Jacmel, and on to
PoRro Rico and ST.. THOMAS; from whence the
steamer proceeds towards ENGLAND, via BERMu-
DA and Faya, alternately.
From ST.. THOMAS, about the 18th, to BERMUDA;
thence about the 2lst, to Nassau and HAVANA leav-
ing the aforementioned place about the 29h, for IA
MAIcA.
From JAMAICA, about the 10Th, to Santa Martha,
Carthagena, CHAGREs, and San Juan de Nicaragua,
and back by the same route; leaving CHAGREs about
the 25th, and reaching JAMAICA about the Sd.
From JAMAICA, about the Sd, to HAVANA, VERA
CRuz, Tampico, and back by the same route to HA-
yANA; thence, about the 10Th, TO Nassau, BERMUDA,
and England
Also, By sailing vessels.
From GRENADA, about the 26th, to LA GuAYRA
and Porto Cabello, and back to LA GuAyRA, thence
TO ST.. THOMAS; arriving there about the 18th.
From Havana, about the 9Th, to HoSDuRAs, and
back TO Havana.
The fares (Which include the use Of bedding and
linen, stewards fees, and all other charges, except
for wines, spirits, malt liquors, and mineral waters
are moderate. For example: that between Havana
and Jamaica, is fifty dollars; and between other
places nearly proportionate, having reference to dis
lance and time.
BY this continuous chain of steam communication,
an opportunity offers Ito persons remaining on
boardj Of evnding the gor OF climate during winter
without mourning the risk of residing for any length
of time in a West India colony.
The steam-packes carry experienced surgeon
Z. CHAPPELL, Secretary,
SIS Moorgate street, London.
July l6-1am3m
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IN WAR. C. SMITH, Wolf sree Az. :
Il dria, D. C., Machinists, Iron, Brass ,nS ~,

TN WAR. C. SMITH, Wolf s,ree Az.
l. ) dria, d. C., Machinists, Iron, Brass, ana ~
Founder, nianutacture---
High and low pressure steam engines and hal.
Machinery, iron castings, brass castings,
Wrought iron work Of every description.
Bells for churches, town, fire. and other na,,.,..
from 10 pounds to 5000 pounds weight ma 4
tore, ns
Ornamental railing for areas, cemetery lot, !.
both of cast and wrought iron, and of gr;s, -
Of natterns. VARIETY
They are prepared to execute orders in IN, 4.
manner, with promptness, and at as low r..s !.
can be done by any other establishment IN = :
country. y
Communications by mail or otherwise, win -.
with immediate attention.
Il. w. h r. c. Smith have at all times 4, :,
plow castings, of variety Of approved patterns w
: Horse powers and threshing machines.
Corn shelters and fan castings.
Soda pumps.
Letter copying presses.
Cast iron pumps for wells, cisterns, &c.
Spout ends, turn buckles, sash weights,
Crate fronts, niantel plates.
Rails for sliding dooors, and variety ofolb,,,
ticles for builders use.
Cast iron window stills, being better and ch,s,
er article than stone.
Fine brick made from an imported fife clay
Feb 4-lS
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THE DAILY UNION
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Ru.~ an on y..,, Avn Door,. Julv q. is45.
CEAJ-ED PROPOSALS. endorsed I" Memphis
- Nnvv Yard. - will be received at this Office
until o'clock q. m Of the 10Th August next for fur
nishine and delivering materials and for executing
work Al Inc navy. ward. Memphis, Tennessee, as
Saows .
For making the necessary excavation to reduce
,hs bh,fT >, he s-,ahl;shsd sraNs III tNe ward and
for srsdire Front or Ch;ckaaw street for furnish
ing mater;as and building about 300 pcrches YER
teal WALL for the delivery Of IL 800 perches stone,
.arsi.,one limestone. or both for the necessary
png on the eastern side of Wolf river to secure the
shore for The delivery of 272, 400 pressed brick
and 544 gCO salmon brick for the delivery of
ia3. 500 fet fboafd measure assorted lumber, cy-
nres,s WHIT and yellow pine for roofing and inside
work of buildings for constructing the foundations
for nine buildings for various purposes Tor making
22I 600 cubic wards Of entertainments and for clear
inc he whole ground abou thirty-two acres) of the
unde,sroWth and trees. -
Peysons making off - 49,. $3.50 A.
cubic ward g. w. .o r.,
~ ,,r;s NY. p.ssL - ~
s .~ ~, s. ao p..sn ILL., ~
81, n.y se ouo,c ises TUT s'one ue ~ III
III, Nec lor ca.h nu ~ inns. y. 10, ,os
p,'cs vhen uiivoh anu hhisneu aIco ns 70 ue
pam lne pr'ce per tnousenu Ior each hnu o. Drick
ss nv p0' III ,u
~ s ~ o .nS ~. , =, :S no pie Po.
~ -, @ e III ~ n.",.;a &c,
~, any VIZ" c'' . a"u
y. P.oe III peIcn 11r INC iou,a au walls TOT t
nc Wy nus. s.a'e 'ne sross sum LOT
me MOE Jou ne con.l"c'os 70 nave me Goou
whlSn - upon .he grouna' Ing srave' upon iron,
" W., SITE. nus. % pIeIervea anu sPreao
Ian upon NY suee, M.sr mas oeen grauea me
a,s. P''u io' a. INC same ra'e Per ya'u as OK
0a .Ta
Iessves lne ilgn! o.
u,min'snlng or increasing .he quahaty OF materials
anu q. 'ne amount woih IN tne several portions o.
hc es.ma.es mere iuInisned ana should the qaant-
nes u materials ana !ne amount OF work be IN
creased beyond me esumates' the same price as Is
sPecnea ioI tnat KING or description OF materials OF
WORK snalI oe pad 70 the contractor and no more;
ny ma.srIais any WON mus. pe suIlec, 70 IN
Specuon ana approval OF persons 70 DC appointed ny
ana unuer instructions rom TINS bureau ana none
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
BuREAu OF YARDs AND Docks,

BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS,
July 81, ls45
The time limited for receiving proposals for work
to be performed and materials to be delivered at 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 portion Of the work or Of the mate
rails, the whoie 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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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS,
August 1lth l645.
THE time limited for receiving proposals for
i 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, referred to the engineer, A.
B. Warford, esq, at Memphis
Those papers which have copied the advertise
ment of the Dist ultimo, well as the "Cincinnai
Enquirer and Louisville Democrat" will please
copy this notice also.
Aug ltd
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April 36m

I OOK HERE.-Persons suffering from W.
IL coughs, &c, can be supplied with
Pease's Hoarhound Candy,
Browns Boneset ,wz
McCulley's Sirup Of May Apple anu W.
Cherry,
Swayne's Sirup Of Wild Cherry,
Jayne's Tonic Expectorant,
Covert's Balm of Life,
Thompsons Life-preserver,
Wistar's Cough Lozenges,
Sherman's Cough Lozenges,
Peters's Cough Lozenges, ,,urs
by calling on c. Fl. yAMbo,.
corner of 18th and sireeg :.
Where may also be found a full and geneFIS srd
sortment Of Drugs, Medicines, PerfgmelIy, iii b
Articles, Brushes, Combs, &c; oil when W"
sold low for cash, or to punctual customers
Dec IA
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GHlLDREN'S SHOES, CHEAP FOR CASH
" One of the most complete asaortments to be
found in the city, comprising every variety. This
branch will receive particular attention. Prices TO
suit the times.
w. MANN,
Sign Of the large Black Boot, Pennsylvania av.,
two doors west Of Al street.
July "a
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BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES' ALEXANDRIA,


M 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 several
branches of thorough English and French educa-
6oh
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 win be taken to teach well the prin-
cpfcs Of science, the application of which win re-
qure diligent study the part of the pupil and in
order to accomplish fully this impoftshi object,
for each department. The French teac,, will re-.
side N the family, and the ,ups win be taught to
speak accurately, as well to read and write the
Frcrca language.
To those young ladies whose parents desire H. 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. Alexandra il admirably
located for an Institution Of this kind being retired
country. Members Of Congress who have daughters
TO educate, will find this institution convenient fol-
that purpose, as steamboats, ply hourly between
Alexandria and Washington city.
The scholastic year will be divided into two SEES
sions, of twenty-five weeks each, commencing or
VIC ON OF SeptemDer, anu the otn OF repfuai y.
TERMS.
For board and tuition in English nd French, pei
session, payable in advance $i2s
Day SCHOLARS in English and Latin n
Day scholars in French "a
Music and drawing at professors charges, and nc
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 j,
requested that application for admission be made
Immediately, either by letter, or 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
ginia.
Rev. George A. Smith, Principal of the Fairfax
Institute.
Henry Daingerfcld, esq, do.
Louis A. Cazenove, esq, do.
Hon. J. Mclean, Judge Of the Supreme Cour
United States, Cincinnati, Ohio.
\ Chas M Thruston, eeq., Cumberland, Md
Hon. Thomas H. Benton, st. Louis, Mo.
Thomas ID. Miitter, 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 Duany, esq, Baltimore, Md.
Hughes Armistead, esq, Baltimore, Nd
July 28-3taw3m
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DoYS' DRESS BoOTs-Philadelphia made
ID boots for little boys.--with considerable
trouble we have got them up and now offer them at
our usually low prices, for cash, puncual Gus
toners. W.. MANN,
Sign ofhe large black boot, Pennsylvania avenue, 3
doors east Of 4 street.
Aug.
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NTAPIER'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 edition IN full
leather binding, The whole work complete for " IS.
For sale "a few copies only by
June ~ r. TAYLOR.
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LINE FRENCH CALF BoOTS.-The latest
Il style just received, at the cheap cash store Of
w. MANN,
Sign Of the large Black Boot, Pennsylvania av.,
two doors west Of a street.
July "a
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THE LAW LIBRARY, number for August,
Il just received. Also, Meeson and Wesby's
English Excheqner Reports, volume l1th, now
publishing at 20 so per volume.
August FRANCK TAYLOR.
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Washington, Dec. Is, 1874.
REFERENCES.

Z. kINGMAN q Co.
Washington, Dec. Is, 1914.
REFERENCES.
Hon. George Evans, Maine.
/" Shepard Cary, do.
I" Levi Woodbury., New Hampshire.
" Daniel Webster, Boston.
Chas. w. Cartwright, esq, do.
Messrs Gosler& Co. do.
Hon. C. p. Van Ness, collector, New Yor6
I" Edward Curtis, do
" Aaron Ward, do
I" VIM. A. Moseley, do
James B. Murray, esq, do
Hon. james Buchanan, Pennsylvania.
" Walter Forward, Pittsbug, do.
+" Judge Campbell, Philadelphia, Pa.
I" Calvin Blythe, collector, do. do.
Jas. Hoy, jr., esq, postmaster, DO. 40.
J. r. Tyson, esq, DO do n.
Henry NJ Watts, esq, U. S. Dist. AttorFy "a
Commodore Stewart, New Jersey.
Hon. VIM. Cost johnson, Maryland
z. Collins Lee, esq, U. s. Dist. Atty, Bal'lmos'
Hon. Hugh A. Garland, Petersburg, Virginia.
F" /. E. Holmes, Charleston, South Carolina
Richard Yeadon, esq, do. do.
Hon. Ephraim III. Foster, Tennessee.
Dixon FL Lewis, Alabama.
d. l.. Clinch, Georgia.
" Thos. B. King, do.
" Alexander Barrow, Louisiana.
{" Samuel Houston, Texas.
Gen. M. B. Lamar, do.
Gen. Memucan Hunt, do.
Hon. d. G. Burnett, do.
Jonas Butler, ESQ.,, do.
Frost Thorn, esq.,, do.
Jan 81
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uowARDs SUPREME COURT REPORTS,
II vol ID. English Ecclesiastical Reports, vol
FRANcK TAYLoRs.
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GADSBY,S HOTEL.

Corner Of Pennsyivania apenpe and Third street.
HNHE subscriber having opened the house re-
i Gently erected, within one square of the rail-
road depot, is prepared to receive his friends and
the public generally. The house is admirably CAL
culaied for the convenience Of guests, the fur
niture suited to the rooms, and the proprietor,
determined TO offer comfortable home to those who
may favor him with their company, respectfully
solicits share Of the public patronage.
WILLIAM GADSBY
q ~uJI