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NOTICE.
To mail contractors applicants for the appointment Of
Postrnasters &C., &c.
NOTICE.

TIME undersigned having been associated with
i the General Post Office Department for more
than twenty years, and being perfectly familiar with
it's details Of business now offers his services TO such
Of his old friends Ne contractors may be disposed
to patronlze him, TO transact any business which
they may have from time TO time with the depart
ment, and on such terms as will not fail TO be ac-
ceptable them, letter TO him at any time, post
paid, will be promptly attended to.
To applicants for the appointment OF posfn'asfers,
he will, upon the remission of fec OF 70,
postage paid see that their petitions or recommended
tons are received and on file al the department or If
not, give them due notice thereof and also give at
ention to their interests until the decision of the
Postmaster General is made, and then notify them
of the result be it favorable adverse. II must be
certainly no small satisfaction, after the trouble of
procuring such testimonials. to be assured that they
have been duly received and brought to the notice
of the appointing power. To such asmay favor
him in this particular branch Of his agency, he can
not fail to give entire satisfaction. s s ffsb
The undersigned will also attend TO any claims or
other business which may be in,rusted TO his care
and supervision, before any Of the departments Of
the general government XXI ss isa
Address THOMAS B. ADDISON,
M Washington City
Anril AIM t.4af 4Fsssse.-s 1890 AZ
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C<OMMENCEMEhJT OF T'f4E SPRING AND
u SUMMER BUSINESS. -The proprietor of
the above extensive establishment. IN announcne 70
his customers Inc arrival OF part of his new and
splendid stock Of spring and summer fashions. bees
leave 10 asr,re them hat every article NOT Of hs own
uonpufacture has beey, purchased win ne creates
Discrimination AZ regards stve and quality and n
the very lowest rates for cash, and trusts that the
rep,,tat,on Il has AZ ong enoved Al he tace far the
most tasteful articles IN his line will be fully sus-
tanned The most assiduous and r,nremittne per
sonal attention will be given il being his wish 10
make his the most popular establishment IN the
country.
Genilemen's splendid black beaver hats, extra
light, for summer
Genslemen's splendid cashmere hats, extra light,
for summer, unsurpassed for fneness and evenness
Of texture and symmetrical figure. 3fis
Gentemens molsskin hats, richly Iustred and
most elegantly hnished. The undersigned believes
that the manufacture Of this most avorite wear is
nov psjscfed. lts peculiar qualities are, first the
YichHess and permdn@ncc OF its color; SECOND, its
great durability, from not icing liable TO crack or
break; third, being entirely waterproof and its
shape not altered 6y the heat Of summer; fourth,
the price being only about one-half Of the sum asked
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OREGON SEED CORN.--I have to-day re-
" ceived few bushels Of tina extraordinary
corn, introduced by General VIM. II. Harrisoni n
1899, and which last year yielded l2l busheIs to
the acre, and shelled bushsls TO the barrel This
corn IL well worth the akscuuFsts attention, a. ~
yield is Il least 20 per cent. over the common ror
full description oft Patent Office report ls4o,
page 434. Those in want should apply early as the
~ 'I-7 7-t "a JF. CALLAN,
March IL Corner Of z and 7sh streets.
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DRESIDENTS' MESSAGES from Washing
Il ton to Tyler, complete in one large octave vol,
embracing not merely the inaugural and annual mes
sages as usual in former compilations Of this kind;
but embracing proclamatons, recommendations,
protests, vetoes, and all messages of moment, since
the foundation Of the government, with the advant-
&c of having them PACED and indexed for immedi-
ate reference; price 81 Is. +. TAYLOR
Ian 7 Jf- f.lrf -EN
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OFFIcE OF Com. OF PUBLIc BuILDiNGs,
4 March l6, l845.

PROPOSALS, SEALED AND ENDORSED
L "Proposals for painting the Presidents Man
sion,o will be received at this Office until O'clock
p. m, on Wednesday, the 2lst day Of May next,
for painting with two coats Of paint the outside
stone, wood and iron work of the Presidents man
sion, which has been heretofore painted, including
the wings, terraces, portcos, roof and balustrade
also for painting with two coats of paint all the in
side stone, wood, and iron work of said mansion,
which has been heretofore painted, with the excep
ton of the east room, which will require but one
coat of paint; also for painting with one coat Of
paint all the walls which have been heretofore paint
ed and also for vanishing all the mahogany doors,
window sash, hand-rails, and balusters All cracks
and breaksto be stopped with putty by the contractor
The proposals to state the gross amount for which
each work will be executed. The materials to be
Of the best quality, and the work to be executed in
the best manner, subject to the inspection of such
person or persons az the commissioner may appoint
for that purpose. The contractor will have to enter
into bond, with approved security, for the faithful
completion of the work by the first Of October next
March 49,
Z To be published twice a week in the National In
telligencer.
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NEW BoOKS.---veronica, novel, translate
IN from the German; Isabel, OF the trials Of the
Heart tale for the young, volume, Just received
for sale by f. TAYLOR, or for circulation from
the Wayerlcy Circulating Library.
Also, Medicines and their Uses, and Mode OF
Administration, l volume, by Doctors Michigan, OF
Dublin, and Reese, of New York.
Webster's Dictionary, octave, complete IN one
volume
Pictorial Bible, No. %.
Pictorial Shakespeare, No.47
Lady's Book for May, ls45.
April % !"
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DOYS' HATS! BOYS HATS!!!.--I shall
ID open tomorrow morning another large assert
ment Of boys hats-all sorts and kinds adapted to
the present and approaching season, consisting Of
Leghorn hats, double brim
do do curled edge
do do single brim
Double brim white palmetto
Single do do
Varicgated do
Seanette, "a very fashionable hat, and warranted
TO wear WELL 8f- agA1
Genoa hats
Also beautiful assortment Of Bohemian Gypsy
hats for misses and children.
WB. TODD,
Fashionable Halter.
Sign Golden Hat, West Browns Hotel.
Nav 2-3t
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TT is IMPORTANT TO FARMERS AND
u GARDENERS TO BUY THEIR GARDEN
SEEDS WHERE THEY CAN GET THEM

CEMENT--for restoring Chi
w ma, earthenwsre, glass, wood, and marble,
that are broken, to their former state OF usefulness
without disfguring in the least and in such man.
ner that fire, air, or hot water will not affect them
and the article repaired fit for in thirty minutes
Also, Chinese diamond cement for the same pur-
j. F. CALLAN,
Jan 40 Corner Of and 7th streets.
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April 22-d6t3tawtf

"A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
IA TON, D. C,--CHARLEs DE- SEIDMc, Gen.
eral Agent, No. III, Todd's buildings, Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, d. c., offers his services TO
those who may have claims on either of the execu-
tive departments, or Congress- private claims on
individuals. gH ME
Particular attention paid to the settlement of ac-
counts Of disbursing officers who may find il incon-
venent to attend personally, especially those Of the
navy. M
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 rsosive immedi-
ate attention.
He has the honor to refer 10 the Navy Depart
ment, and the several bureaus connected with il;
Second Comptroller and Fourth Auditors offices,
and the senior purses in the navy; and also to Hon.
G. G.. CambreleDg, New York; Commodore Charles
Stewart, Philadelphia; Commodore John Downs,
Boston; Hon. Henry L. Ellsworth, Washington;
Hon. r. Fl. Foster, Nashville, Tennessee and
Thomas M. Blount, esq, Pensacola.
April III
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PISTOLS, SWORDS, AND COPPER pow
" DER FI.ASKS FOR THE NAVY. saEA


n BUREAU or ORDNANcE AND HypRooRApHy,
1gls&s m -i@ 03d April, lS45
PROPOSALS will be received at this Bureau un.
u til 8 O'Clock, p. M, of Wednesday, the 4th
day Of June next, for furnishing and delivering
the following pistols, swords, and copper powder
TASKS, for the naval service of the United States
viz: as
1900 pistols, e
se 200 swords, and sH
200 copper powder TASKS.
All the above arms must be made Of materials Of
the best quality; and all arms and materials 70 be
subject to such proof test and inspection is now
applied to similar arms and materials in the army Of
the United States. ai, sa
The materials and the forms and dimensions Of
al the parts must conform to those of the estab-
lished patterns. The workmanship and finish must
be equal TO those Of the model arms; and the scve-
raj parts must be Drowned, blued, case-hardened,
or polished, as in the standard models. The forms
and dimensions Of the parts to be verified by veri-
flying gauges already established.
Patterns Of the aforcgoing pistols, and copper
powder TASKS, may be seen on application TO the
commandment ofeither Of the navy-yards, or to this
bureau. Ffs si &tHS8
All TO be delivered on or before the 9TH day OF
June, l646: onethird at the navyyard near Boston,
and two-thirds at the nayy-yard near New York; 10
be delivered free Of charges except as to packing
boxes --for these fair allowance win be made. Y
Proposals for all or either of the above named
articles will be received, to be sealed and endorsed
Proposal for furnishing pistols, swords, &C., az
the case may be. q
Bonds, with two approved sureties in one-half the
amount of contract, will be required, to be entered
into within fifteen days after the time limited for re-
ceiving bids and ten per cent of the amount of all
bills will be retained collateral security for the
faithful performance of the contract, which will be
paid only on the satisfactory completion of it, and
ninety per cent Of all deliveries made will be paid
on all bills properly authenticated, according 70 the
provisions of this contract within thirty days after
their presentation to the navy agent.
v To be published twice week in the Globe, Nat
ional Intefgencer, and Constitution, Warrington;
Daily Keystone and Pennsy lvanian, Philadelphia;
Evening Post, Morning News, and Journal Of Com
merce, NcwYork; Morning Post, and Daily Times,
Boston. INN as 9Hals - er8s
April 23--2aw
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TIME AMERICAN REVIEW, wing Journal
u of politics. literature, art, and science, pub
lshed 10 New York at five dollars per annum, or
Fifty cents per single number. The first numbers of
the above work may be examined at the bookstore
Of the subscriber, where subscriptions will be re-
ceived. 4
The numbers will be regularly mailed, strongly
enveoped, TO any post Office in the United States if
application be made to
F. TAYLOR, Bookseller,
March 81 Washington City.
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SPLENDID HARP.

w FISCHER has just received one o
wv Browns splendid rosewood improved
Patent Double Action Harps. Testimonials from
the best professors in favor Of these instruments can
be seen at Ststioners' Hall, where five Superior
Pianos are for sale at the manufacturers prices.
March
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To Lawyers, Merchants, Mechanics, Farm
ers, and Public Officers, SC.
AMERICAN GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON.
an retiring from his official station as Assistant
~ Postmaster General, JOHN s. SKINNER
devotes himself to the transaction GENERAL AoEN-
CT BUSINESS, particularly in connection with the
rious departments of the national government--bus-
ness in which he is henceforth associated with
HENRY O'REILLY, of the State Of New York.
Persons in any part of the United States, who
have business TO transact with either department of
the general government at Washington, or with any
of the State governments, who require researches
Union, can have their requests promptly ATTENDED
to, by addressing the undersigned
Extensive acquaintance throughout the Union,
consequent on the ong-contnued connection of both
the undersigned with the newspaper press, with the
post Office and other public organizations will great
" facilitate the prosecution inquiries and transac-
ton Of business through their agency.
Lawyers, public officers, contractors, and others
having business arising under contracts, or under
the pension, post Office, patent laws merchants
desiring remission of duties, &c.--mechancs or in
ventors requiring patents--and farmers having bu
siness with the General Land Office, may find this
agency conducive to their interest in the way Of
promptness and economy. Claims under treaties
also attended to.
Special attention will be paid to those who wish to
buy or sell lands in Virginia and other southern
States and inquircrs, from the North South, are
respectfully referred to circular concerning Tag
ricutural improvement in the southern States, "
lately published in the Globe, Intelligencer, and
other journals. tS .., IN
Letters must be posi.free, to insure attention. and
may be addressed to the subscribers, either at AL
bany, New York, or Washington-pa particularly at
the latter place. - v,., KS
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CONGRESS BOOKS.

CONGRESS BOOKS
TINE SUBSCRIBER has for sale sets Of all the
Il books ordered, or subscribed for, by Congr
such as American Archives, State Papers, Execu-
tive Documents, Journals, Laws Of the United
States, Debates in Congress, Political Registers,
Law Books, and many rare and valuable miscella-
neous works.
GEORGE TEMPLEMAN,
March 5 Opposite Fuller's Hotel.
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April 3O-6t


GHEApER THAN EVER AT THE NEW
~ CHEAP CASH STORE.--The subscriber
respectfully informs the public that he has just re-
ceived a large and beautiful stock of new spring
goods, which he intends selling as he has heretofore
done, twenty-five per cent less than they can be
purchased elsewhere in the District. His advanta-
ges being such as to have enabled him to purchase
his stock very cheap. induces him 70 offer 70 the
public great bargains. Please call and examine my
stock before purchasing elsewhere, consisting off,
A large assortment Of new style balzarinc lawns
and bcreges " 8a4b.aps
A large assortment of new style cambria lawns
Do do silk and berege
shawls and scarfs s
A large assortment of lace muslins and cambrics
Do new style Polka and Nobe
skirts
81 assortment q d new style g Esaso.p Mo-
dena Rutland, and Braid bonnets
A large assortment Of new style sunshades, para
soets, and parasols
GENTLEMENs WEAR.
spelendid assortment Of wool-dyed black and
blue cloths
A splendid assortment Of wooLdyed black and
blue cassimeres
A splendid assortment of light cassimeres and
linen drillings
splendid assortment of fancy tweeds, all colors
Summer cloths, cashmerets, dmp d'e,es, and plaid
gambroons
Also, a very extensive assortment of domestics of
every description.
Gsntlemen's garments made up in the neatest and
most fashionable styles, at the shortest notice, and
warranted 70 ct and 70 please q all Y eas VS.,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9Th and 9th streets,
opposite Centrs Market.
April l9--2nw3w
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A fresh supply Of Dr.. Rush's Justly celebrated
INFALLIBI,E HEALTH PILLS.

i made from the recipe Of the late DR.. Benjamin
Rush, Of Philadelphia.
In the short space Of six months since they were
first introduced in this city, they have done much
good and gnined great celebrity.
have left few for sale with Jones e. Clark,
Greenleafs point; James Gull, near the Navy-Yard;
and John T. Killmon, Pennsylvania avenue, near
the railroad depot. aa
They may also be had at my office on Pennsylva-
mia avenue, between 18th and 18th streets, (south
sde.)
Oniv fspsire- ond-a.haif cents per bor.
EDMUND +. BROWN,
General Agent
April 5-eo3t tintel.l
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mountaineering WARERooMs.

,l s,.r - ,,-r..--',.S
ROTELEk, DoNN W, fennsylvana ave
~ nue., opposite the yentre Market, nave " s'ole
the most extensiye STOCK O nouseIurnisn'ng goods
that can be found IN the )isTlct ana aii iaa IN q
such prices as 20 enable them 20 sell as low as San
be found lof the same 9uality) anywhere. lheir
stock embraces general assortment Or
Cabinet ware and chairs
China, glass, and crockery ware
Plated Britannia ana uernnan - sliyer goous :.
Knives and forks IN sets OF d pieces, ana ae'
tached
Gornelins celebrated solar on anu 'aru amps
Hall lanterns and lamps
Shovel and tongs, andlrons ana lenders
LOOKING u'ensns VI osoiy uoso' - common
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CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL
PHIA

rARPETINGS, floor furniture, silk and carriage
~ oil cloths, mattings, and window shades.
House-kccpcu sattention!n $685.
100 pieces Brussels and Wilton carpetings
500 do super three ply imperial and ingram
1000 do medium and ine ingram do
500 do venjtian and damask, assorted widths
500 do hemp, cotton and rag carpets
500 do Nankin, Canton and Spanish mating
100 do drugges and woollen floor cloths 4
100 do furniture oil cloths, "a to 81 wide
1000 yards floor oil cloths, from l to 8 yards
wide ssl
600 transpa rent oiled window shades, Italian
moonlight and landscape views hi
1000 New England patent blinds ess "a tsa
100 bales alicant mats, assorted sizes a5
200 do manila and jute mats ,,i9s ssai3
500 Wilton, Brussels and tufted hearth rugs
cases embroidered Partisan muslin curtains
2 do worsted carpet binding l1ir sitri
500 dozen brass stair-rods N, x IA ie .,.ft
cases embroidered cloth and worsted piano
and table covers t.8 s q, siisa
This mammoth stock, laid in for cash, comprising
every variety Of pattern, will be sold Wholesale and
retail, at the warehouses;, 10 and 90 north Second
street. up stairs at FIVE per cent advance for cash
city acceptances, with intercst added.
NM s ]. SIDNEY JONES.
Leo rs 10 fHI w q ! t ID
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GARDEN SEEDS AND RooTs.--T have ~
NJ day received an additional supply Of seasonsble
garden seeds, to which invite the attention Of
deners and others. They are all warranted fresh
and genuine.
Also, Tuberose and Jacobean lily roots,
For sale by
April 10 J. +. CALLAN.
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TSOR SALE OR RENT.--A neat framed cot
II tage house containing six rooms, kitchen, cow
house, &C., with two squares Of ground attached
one of which is enclosed with new fence, and is in
good state Of cultivation-suated near the bound
airy of this city. This property is in PLEASANT and
healthy locality; and having upon il two large and
never falling springs, SO elevated that water may be
conducted to any part Of il, is admirably adapted to
an early garden, or dairy. Il will be rented on
moderate terms to a good tenant; sold cheap for
cash; or exchanged IN part payment for a new me-
dunn sized comfortable brick dwelling suitably su-
ated in the LIST, I'd, or Sd ward Of the city.
For further particulars, apply to
JOHN r. CALLAN,
Druggist, cor. 7th and e streets.
Mar O9-dff
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JOHN s. SKINNER,
HENRY O,REILLY.

81 5rSensble Of the manifold courtesies with
which he has been honored by editors of all parties,
from the time when he established the first agrcul-
tural journal in America more than quarter-cen-
fury ago, JOHN s. SKINNER adds this note for
the purpose Of saying that it will afford him great
pleasure to maintain the intercourse thus long con-
iinued and to reciprocate the services of editorial
friends who may now favor him with few inser-
tons Of this notice.
April
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FLOWER sEEDs.-A superior lot of choice
l. Flower Seeds, to-day received for sale by
Mar 10 j. F. CALLAN.
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WHlTE SATIN AND ENGLISH KID
~ sLiPPERS.--Just received, fresh supply
o. tne latest style. Fine kid and morocco Paris
ueS ana slippers, for 81.
J. Z. FOWLER & CO.,
Corner Of 18th and F streets; and
w. MANN,
Between Sd and Al streets, Penn. avenue,
"a, 90 Sign Of the large boot
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NIoRRISoN'S INFANT CARM1NATIvE
IVl is the best medicine in use for children subject
10 choic, fatulence, &c, and may be had at ia
cenis per vial at the drug store corner Of and 9TH
streets, III
April 10 !, r. CALLAN.
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WE promise our customers to keep on hand a
wv supply Of our 20 boots. Weare happy to find
they please 80 well, and shall not spare pains to
please all who may favor us with call.
]. E, FOWLER & CO.,
18th and streets,
and w. MANN,
Sign Of the LARGE BOOT,
Pennsylvania avenue, doors from Al street.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-11-20
BALTIMORE PRICES CURRENT,

BALTIMORE PRICES CURRENT,
FOR THE WEEK ENDING FRIDAY EVENING, NOV. IA.
COUPONS.-Sales at 78a 79c.
FLOUR.-There has been another advance in
the price of Flour this week
Howard Street Flour-We quote at Sc.
City Mills Flour we quote at S..
Susquehanna FIour-Is worth 1913.
Rae Flour is worth $4.25a $4,9l.
GRANNY heat-We quote white Wheat for
family flour, at l25 $50 cts prime reds, ll5 1872,
and inferior to good at IA is.
Rye.-Salcs of Md. at 10 IS cents.
Corn.-We quote good to best lots, both white
and yellow, at so So cents.
Oats.-Sales of nd. at So a 81 cents.
PROVISIONS quote Bacon at previous
prices, as follows:-Sides l-2 81 cts; Shout
ders 1-2 a Sd cts; Hams l-2 8 l-2, and as
sorted 3-4 s. Baltimore cured hams command 8
a 10 cts.
TOBACCO.-The market remains dull and but
few sales are made. We continue the following
quotations:
Maryland inferior and common $3.50 a So; mid
ding to good So a S.; good $3.50 81; and fine
I$7.25 $l2.
The total inspections of the week are 1914 hhds.
iof which $40 were Maryland,