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1'o CLAIMANTS FRANCIS "A. DJcKINs

II " hlN o--r nhINOl0 A. DkShAlN,
i 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-
empton and other land claims, the procuring of pat
ents for public lands, and the confirmation by Con
gress Of grants and claims 10 land claims for prop
erty lost in taken for, the service of the United
States; property destroyed by the Indians, while
in the possession Of the United States invalid, rcvo-
lutionary, navy, widows and halfpay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for
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 agent or attorney.
His charges will be moderate, and depending upon
the of the claim, and the extent of the ser
vice.
In the prosecution Of claims against Mexico, un
der the late convention, Mr.. Dickins and the Hon
G. p. Van Ness, late Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotcntiary of the United States in
Spain, are associated and any claim sent TO either
Of them, will receive their united and prompt atten-
ton. ~ s
MIR. F.. A. Dickins is known to most of those
who hove been in Congress within the last few
year. CT who have occupied any public station Al
Washington.
His .hHce Is on r street, ID door east of the
Treasury Department.
All letters must be postpaid.
May l8-1y
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4 YALE COLLEGE Law SCHOOL.

YALE COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL.
THIS department il under the direction o. the
Il Hon. David Dsggett, LID, late cniei JUS
tce Of The supreme court o. Sonnscfa a iS
LID, instructor in the science and practice o.
law, and Isaac H. Townsend, esq, attorney and
counsellor at law.
Tbere are two courses of instruction and study Ia
the school-one called the professional course, and
the other called the general course. Tho object OF
the professional course is to give thorough lega
education 10 those gentlemen who propose to enter
the profession Of law. The design Of the general
course is, more particularly, to communicate sppro-
pirate information 10 those who wish TO attend to ju-
rsprudcnce a. = branch Of liberal knowledge.
course, with special reference 10 merca'ise lao, ID
introduced as often a. any class requests il.
The terms of the professional course for tuition,
with constant use Of textbooks, and ordinary use
of the library, as follows, payable in advance,
unless for satisfactory reasons: For the whole course
Of two years, one hundred and fifty dollars. For
one year, eighty dollars. For less than one year,
tan dollars month"; For more than ono year, and
less than two years, seven dollars month after the
first year. m
The terms of the general course are twenty dol
lars for the whole course, for those who attend that
course only, payable in advance; and Ave dollars
month for any less time The professional students
course, and also any additional course, at pleasure,
without extra charge i
The professional course commences on the first day
of October and the classes for the general course form
on the third Monday of October, annually Students
are advised to join a, those times, il conveniently but
they are permitted TO Join at any other times.
For further information, reference can be had to
the catalogue of Yale college, or the circular of this
department. A copy of the circular will be for
warded TO any person who may request il by letter,
postage paid addressed to either Of the instructors.
New HAvEH, August LIST, lS45.
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THE ROYAL WEST INDIA MAIL STEAM
PACKETS

Leare SOUTHAMPTON for Madeira, the Vest
Indies. Be. direct on the I'd and TIN of
.ccb .no,,tl ..t.,..;nr 49,, onU =,
s"e' "'o's"'' 'e'"'""'S t~see "'o''" 80
due course.
THE public is respectfully informed, that the
4 British Royal Mail Steam-packet Company's
steam vessels offer commodious accommodation for
passengers, and ply regularly between the under
mentioned places, viz.
From ENoLAND TO BARBADOS, iva Madeira) on
the "a and Tin Of cach month:
From BARBADoEs, about the 9Th and 24th, TO
GRENADA; thence along the northern islands to 81.
THOMAS and PORTO RICO, and back ny the same
route TO BARBApoEs' -
From bARBADoEs, about the 9TH and 24th, 70 10.
bago and DEMERARA; thence, about the 9Th and
2Oth, to Iooago and GRENADA
From GRENADA, about the llth and 26th, to
TRINIDAp and back. ".
From GRENADA, about the llth and 26th, calling
at Jacmel IN Hayti, to JAMAICA, -. Jago de Cuba;
and thence back to JAMAICA and Jacmcl, and on to
PoRTo Rico and ST. THOMAS; from whence the
steamer proceeds towards ENsLAND, VIA bERhU-
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NTOTICE.--,Was committed to the Jail Of WASH
lN ington county, District of Columbia, on the 18th
July, 1645, negro man, who calls himself John
Smith. He is a dark mulatto, about 6 feet high,
and about % or % years of age. Had on, when
committed, striped summer coat and pantsloons,
black fur hat, and has other clothing with him,
principally home made. He says he is slave,
and belongs to a MIR. John Smith, who lives in
Henrico county, between Petersburg and 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, az theta d.
reefs.
ROBERT BALL, Jailei
A. HUNTER,
Aug. 7--Iawtf Marshal ID.
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"A MOTHER REMOvAL.--The proprietor Of
IN the United States Agency and Notarial Office
has removed from Pennsylvania avenue to F street,
l4th second square east Of the Treasury build
ing, being opposite J. Kennedy's book store, and
next door 70 the residence of Gov. Parris second
comptroller, where he continues to devote his whole
time TO the prosecution Of claims Of every descrip-
ton, including pensions, patents, lands, contracts
DC; also conveyancing and notarial business.
Persons At distance having business in this city,
may save the Inconvenience and expense Off jour
ney, by communicating all the particulars to this
agency, and win be promptly attended to. 'a
All letters must be postage paid, and will be n
sidcred confidential when necessary.
EDMUND F. BROWN, s
Notary public, commissioner Of deeds for Illinois,
&c. ~
Aug. 30-2awlm
M IIntelligencer.. Constitution Journal and Bee
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NOTICE.

; 4 s
To mail contractors, applicants for the appointment
PosfrIasters, &c., &c. !,
TIME undersigned having been associa.eo VIZ
i the General Post Office Department ior nor s
than twenty years, and being perfectly familiar WIN
its details Of business now offers his services 20 su.
Of his old friends the contractors as may De ospV.
to patronizc him, 10 transact any business VII
they may have from time to time WIN !ne oePa,.
ment, and on such terms as will not faii 70 % ~
ceptabe TO them. A letter to him at any ume, y"
paid, will be promptly attended to. ,.,.
To applicants for the appointment OF pos'msaa q
he will, upon the remission OF Zee o. r.
postage paid see that their petitions or recom.. -
tons are received and on file at the department.
not, give them due notice thereof, ana aso =.
enton TO their interests until the decision ., ~
Postmaster General is made, and then n9uIy III 4.
of the result be it favorable or adverse. u nIs u
certainly no small satisfaction, after the uouo.I
procuring such testimonials to be assured .ns' W. ~;
have been duly received and brought 70 Ino no ~,
Of the appointing power. To such as may nM
him in this particular branch of his agency, nc -
not fail TO give entire satisfaction.
The undersigned will also attend to any cain. -,
other business which may be intrusted 70 =. ~.
and supervision, before any Of the department
the general government. .r,,eoN
Address THOMAS B. ADDlSur,
Washington Cry
q r.
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THE DAILY UNION
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES, ALEXANDRIA.


AIRS. MARYL. 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-
ton.
The English department will be conducted by
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-
qure dilgent study on the part Of the pupil; and in
order 10 accomplish fully this important object,
for each department. The French teacher will re-
side in the family, and the pupils will be taught to
speak accurately, 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, az 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
sons, 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 $l25
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, il is
requested that application for admission be made
Immediately, either by letter, or personally, to Mrs.
Eliason, at her residence in Alexandra.
REFERENCES.
Right Rev. William Meade, Wildwood, Va.
Rev. Charles B. Dana, Alexandria, d. C.
Rev. DR.. Sparrow, Theological Seminary Of Vir-
ginia.
Rev. George A. Smith, Principal Of the Fairfax
Institute.
Henry Daingerfeld, 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 Fl. Benton, ST. Louis, Mo.
Thomas d. Mitter, 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 26-3taw3m
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a 8 a family medicine. 4 mild and gentIe purea-
~ tive and nurifier Of The blood. The general
nae of these celebrated nils ,hrouphout the 3Jnited
states for these frtv years mast and The stYonp rec
ommendatons thew have acquired from ali classes
Of our fellow-citizens places them in q much more
elevated situation IN public Estimation. than any
other remedy which has heretofore been introduced.
The following are among he many diseases for
which Dr. Dvotl,s celebrated pills arc 40 deservedlv
distinguished for curing. By their connteractinr
properties n removing The bile from the stomach
thew prevent and cure the bilious fever: Chile or
apue and fever: sprine and fall feyer. yellow fever:
billions cholic: peurisv: dvsenterv worms. billions
vomiting: sick and foul stomach. ,..-I :. E401's
Bv cIeansino the bowels and stomach from ali inn.
nur;ttes thew reatore The losa of annet;te remove
aa,niencv c,,re The bendarhe hab;tpsl cos,;venes.
colds co,,shs astbma enert;c Gre hvnochondr;.
bvs,er;caI coronlan,s s,rang,,arv grsvsf a.
Nv n general and conious ,,se' thew viii he found
yer,, hen.6c;aI IN c,r;no ,h rhsnn,.,r, .nJ ,o,,,
Iumbspo Or main. in ths hack 'VNGN 80 $50
All impurtiea IN he blood weld n their hannv
eacts wbs,hsr nrocssd;ne f,o,,, cons,;,m,;ansi
ment. or from ;nd;screet ;n1amnerance
These celehrsted nils h.Ye Near ,sed % Vs.,
great advantage in curing the dvspepsia or indees-
ion hronoh;,,s Iv.r nss,,r, as ~ q "
They are A. 'nfslI;bIe ,psd;c;ns Sor f.ro.le cor,
plants generally and esnecalIv for remoy;nc hose
distractions which are he source of their ailments
Al certain per;ods. ,hev nosssss he s;nsn, sd.an'
,srs ,v.r w., s,h.r yr-m.,; ~ III.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
BUREAU OF YARDs AND DOCKS

JULY u, l64o
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 2Ist
August, to o'clock p. m. Of the 10Th Of September
merit
In cases where proposals are made embracing
more than one portion Of the work or Of the matte
rails, or the Whole, required by the advertisement
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 18th, l645.
TIME time limited for receiving proposals for
u 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-
further information, are referred to the engineer, A..
B. Warford, esq, at Memphis.
Those papers which have copied the advertise
mcnt Of the Dist ultimo, well the cincinnati
Enquirer" and Louisville Democrat" will please
copy this notice also.
Aug ltd
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UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN AGENCY

AT WAshiN6I0h CITY, ID.
flee on I2fh street, besssn Penn,yivomis su.n :,
r street, kNo,oM as Kings Gallery
TINE UNDERSIGNED, having ope.,a a.
i above Office for the transaction Of dome.Ss
and foreign agencies, invite the public attenton =
the following prospectus:
They will attend TO the purchase, sale. ar AZ.
change of lands and real estate generaIv in IN
parts of the United States, Texas, or the Wes.
Indies.
To the formation of companies here, or in RI.
rope, for the sale purchase Of lands, or coonrn,
lands in Texas or the United States or the ~
purchase, or exchange Of the same, to, by, or with
individuals in this country or in Europe.
The purchase or sale of United States or St..
stocks, or any kind Of public securities.
Negotiating loans on bonds and mortgages. or
other securities.
Prosecution Of CLAIMS on the government Of IL.
United Siatesfor 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 businsm
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
Indian commissioners, or any boards hereafter a.
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 Europe
and the other Texas in few weeks, either Of whom
would attend TO any business that may 10 conkded
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 il greatly to their advantage to apply
to this agency.
Persons having occasion to employ counsel in
cases before the Supreme Court Of tho United
States, may con6de their business advantageously
to this agency who will secure the services Of the
most respectable members Of the bar, in cases where
the selection is left to themselves.
Long experience in business, and intimate pro
essional knowledge of forms necessary 70 "
accepted, qualify the subscribers to perform any
trust committed to their care in the most effective
ard expeditions manner. Persons living at dir
iaEce can avail themselves of this agency, with The
certainty Of having their business efficiently AZ
tended to, without the trouble and expense Of 4
journey to the capital.
Charges will be moderate, and commensurate with
the nature of the business. Letters of inquiry
merely will be answered without CHARGE but IN al
cases, letters must be postpaid.
. l.t. d ~
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CHILDREN's SHOES, CHEAP FOR CASH
~ One of the most complete assortments to be
found in the city, comprising every variety. This
branch will receive particular attention. Prices to
w. MANN,
Sign Of the large Black Boot, Pennsylvania sv.,
two doors west of Al street.
July ~
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nR. DYOTT'S SIXTEEN STANDARDS
IL r. w. Dyott, M. ID. sole proprietor.

DR.. Dyott's anti-bllious pill. ............... rs
Mahy's renowned plaster cloth. rs, SO and 81 w
Robcrtson's stomschic elixir of health...... ! 50
Robertson's vegetable nervous cordial. $500. gu
Godbold's vegetable balm of life. ........ 90
Robertson,s CONT and rheumatic drops $780,. 90
Vicker's embrocation, for rheumatism, &C.. 70
Tissott's govt and rheumatic drops. O0
DR.. Dyott's vegetable purgative compound. w
DR.. Dyott's vegetable tonic bitters.. ! w
Robertson's commissioning lozenges. 50
Robertson's patent stomachic bitters. %
DR.. Dyott's circassan eye water ......... 10
DR.. Dyot's infallible toothache drops. rs
DR.. Dyott's patent itch ointment. .......... gu
Vickers letter ointment. ................. 37s
Dyott's family medicine chests No. L.. 20 %
contain regulated supply ofthe No. g.. 40 00
above articles, with directions No. g.. 60 90
Remember these the forty years. tested medi-
cinal preparations In the contents of each medi-
cine chest will be found remedy for every disease
which the human body is subject to- 1t is for these
and for these only, that we hold ourselves accounta
bic for the performance of that for which they are
set forth. 8
T. w. DYOTT g. SONS. 4
For further particulars, see Dyott's Oracle OF
Health, copies Of which can he had gratis by APP
plying at the office, No. l32 North Second street,
Philadelphia, " of such persons as keep the above
medicines for SALE Each article to be had separate
Special depot at the book store of Robert
Farnham, corner of 18th and Penn, avenue,
Washington city, also for sale by the most princi-
pal druggists
June 5
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ELIxER OF CALTsAYA BARK.

THIS preparation is particularly recommended to
Il persons of weak habit, and to such as reside in
low situations, where the system is, in gem
cra less relaxed. The addition of certain in
gradients has SO completely disguised the taste Of
the bark, to render this efcacious remedy, most
paatable cordia thus peculiarly adapting il to con-
quer that repugnance which most persons expert
ence after taking for some time bitter potions as il
combines the greatest efficacy with highly agree
able favor. As a 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. Dyott & Sons,
No. l32 North I'd street, Philadelphia.
N B. Each bottle has the written signature of the
sole proprietor.
J. MlLHAU.
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 druggisls.
= June 5
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PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY.

PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY.
q HYATT, Agent for the Protection Insurance
y. Company of Hartford Connecticut, offers to
insure houses, mills factories barns, and their con-
fonts, and all other descriptions of insurabe proper
ty, against loss or damage by fire. The rates Of
premium offered are as low as those of any other
similar institution, and every man has now an OPP
portunity, for a trifing 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 transacting 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.
d. w. CLARK, President.
w. CONNER, Secretary.
s. HYATT, Agent.
June sly iei9Ea
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,s3 e. KINGMAN 4 co.
Washington, Dec. Is, 1874
ay REFERENCES.
Hon. George Evans, Maine.
IA" 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.
" Edward Curtis, do
/" Aaron Ward, do
6 VIM. A. Moseley, @ do
James B. Murray, esq, do
Hon. James Buchanan, Pennsylvania.
t" Walter Forward, Pittsburg, do.
/" Judge Campbell, Philadelphia, Pa.
I" Calvin Blythe, collector, do do.
Jas. Hoy, jr., esq, postmaster, do. do'
J. r. Tyson, esq, DO DO.
Henry M. Watts, esq.,, u. s. Dist Attorney, Pa
Commodore Stewart, New Jersey.
Hon. VIM. Cost Johnson, Maryland.
u. Collins Lee, esq.,, u. s. Dist. Atty Baltimore
Hon. Hugh A. Garland, Petersburg, Virginia.
I" /. E. Holmes, Charleston, South Carolina
Richard Yeadon, esq, do. do.
Hon. Ephraim H. Foster, Tennessee.
Dixon HI. Lewis, Alabama.
d. L. Clinch, Georgia.
I" Thos. B. King, do.
I" Alexander Barrow, Louisiana.
I" 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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NIAPIERs 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 IL r. TAYLOR.
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TN WAR C. SMITH, Wolf stree A.
i dria, ID. c., Machinists, Iron, Brass, and -
Founders, manufacture
High and low pressure steam engines and hoa.-
Machinery, iron castings, brass castings.
Wrought iron work Of every description.
Bells fer churches, town, FIRE, and other pu,r...
from 10 pounds TO 5000 pounds weight, md A,
tone.
Ornamental railing for areas, cemetery Ion. =.
both of cast and wrought iron, and Of great y.,.,
Of patterns. N
They are prepared to execute orders in III. i.
manner, with promptness, and at as low rsi.s .
can be done by any other establishment, n 4.
country. fN aaH sly h
Communications by mail or otherwise, win u...
with Immediate attention.
+. w. & r. C. Smith have at all tines n, "A
plow castings, of variety of approved pattern.
Horse powers and threshing machines.
Corn shelters and fan castings.
Soda pumps.
Letter copying presses.
Cast iron pumps for wells, cistcrns, &c.
Spout ends, turn buckles, sash weights
Crate fronts, mantel plates.
Rails for sliding dooors, and variety ofo,h.,.
ticles for builders use.
Cast iron window stills, being better and chan
or article than stone.
Fine brick made from an imported FIRE CLAW.
Feb 4-ly