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New-York daily tribune., 1845-05-27

Passengers taking either OF the above lines wall ,rrer1
b, IN ample tiine Tor he Morning TrAin OF Cars for
s.,S; or West > The boats ave ard su1stantial
frn<ted with ns a:i elegant Sate Rooms ad for sp>s
,.J accommodations arr anuvsllsd on the Hudson.
49, - E,rsicht Lrksa al HcSieYsI.e Rles
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TODD'S FASHIONABLE HAT AND CAP
ESTABLISHMENT,
Sign Of the Golden Hat, vest Of Bro,cn's
. . Un5oJ Woob;o rfoo ....

COMMENCEMENT OF THE SPRING AND
~ SUMMER BUSINESS.-The proprietor of
the above extensive establishment in announcing to
his customers the arrival of part Of his and
splendid stock of spring and summer fashions, begs
leave to them that every article not of his own
manufacture has been purchased with the greatest
discrimination as regards style and quality, and at
the very lowest rates for cash. and trusts that the
reputation has long enjoyed the place for the
most tasteful articles in his line will be fully sus-
tanned The most assiduous and unremitting per-
sonal attention will be given, it being his wish to
make his the most popular establishment in the
country. ...:u.'...,
Gentlemen's splendid black beaver hats, extra
light, for summer. .s.
Gentlemen's splendid cashmere hats, extra light
for summer, unsurpassed for fneness and evenness
of texture and symmetrical figure.
Gentlemen's moleskin hats, richly lustred and
most elegantly finished. The undersigned believes
that the manufacture of this most favorie wear is
now perfected. Its peculiar qualities are, first, the
richness and permanence of its color; second, its
great durability, from not being liable to crack
break; third being entirely waterproof, and its
shape not altered by the heat of summer; fourth
the price being only about one-haf of the asked
fer hat blu ia few years since.
l. The Partisan steel framed hat for some PECULIAR
ties very desirable. . ..
Gentiemen's pure white Oregon beaver hats, very
fine and rich.
Gentlemen's white, pearl, and blue cashmere
hats. . a.s.
Panama hats, with extra wide brins, "Orleans
pattern" very white and beautifully shaped.
Gentlemen's leghorn, double and single brims
Ladies' riding hats, new style. ....
Boys Genoa hats.
Do. Partisan hats.
A few cartons childrens Florence caps, believed
to be all of the kind ever imported, most tastefuly
trimmed.
Infants fine leghorn hats, of select patterns.
A very large assortment of boys and chidren's
leghorn, seanette, and other summer hats, une-
qualled in extent variety, and style.
MILITARY AND NAVAL CHAPEAUX.
The undersigned will give his attention to the
finishing of these according to regulations Also,
chapeaux for the diplomatic corps; together with
blue cloth caps, embroidered to suit every branch
Of service, as
General staff, medical staff typographical engi-
neer ordnance, artillery, infantry, revenue, marine
and navy.
Leather and other hat boxes, canes, umbrellas,
&c.
Articles ordered sent directed, and delivered in
this city free of charge Terms cash.
w. B. TODD.
April 22-d6t3tawtf
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CHEAP CASH SHOE Stores. E. Fow-
~ Ter & Co., 1Ith and F streets, and w. Mann,
Sign of the Large Black Boot, Pennsylvania avenue,
two doors from 4, street.
We beg to call the attention. Of our friends and the
public generally to one of this handsomest and best
assortmens to be found in the District.
Among which may be found
Ladies' white satin slippers
do colored morocco and kid slippers
do Estes do do do
do fine French morocco slippers
do do kid Paris ties
do do kid and morocco village ties
do do CATERS and half CATERS
Misses colored morocco village ties
do do do slippers
do French morocco and kid slippers
do CATERS and half CATERS ..
Children's boots, slippers, ankle ties, and CATERS
Gentlemen's boots of every quality, from 50 so
up to 81 per pair
Gentlemen's bootees at almost any price
Gentlemen's CATERS
do slippers
Boys fine dress bootees and coarse wear
In word, we feel confident TO say, that we offer
inducements seldom To be met with. Times are
hard. Money scarce Just now Drafts must be
met and paid, and we must sell, and will, low.
Half soling, heeling, patching, anything in the
way Of mending done to save our customers penny
and put one in our own pockets.
j. E. FOWLER g. Co.,
18th and F streets, and
w. MANN, Sign of the
LARGE BLACK BOOT,
two doors from Al street.
April "a
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VHARLEs s. FOWLER, importer, store on
~ seventh street, opposite the National intelli-
gencer Office, is now opening fresh supply of
goods consisting, in part, Of
White and gold-band China dinner sets
Casseroles, compoticrs fruit baskets, and most
other kinds Of dishes required to make large
and complete dinner sets, which are sold as
they are wanted
Rich China tea sets, plain white do.
Beautiful coffee and tea cups and saucers, by the
dozen or singly, plain white do.
Vases, allumet holders, cologne stand, &c.
Flowing blue, white granite, and other Liverpool
dinner sets and detached pieces
Toilet sets and tea wares, &c.
Rich decanters, various colors
Wine and champagne glasses, hook do goblets
Cut and plain glass bowls and dishes, &c.
Solar lamps for lard or oil, girandoles, hall Ian
terms and lamps, chimneys and wicks
Elegant WATERS plated baskets, casters
Britannia coffee and tea SETS looking glasses, DC
Fne ivory balance knives and forks, in sets of 81
pieces, and by the dozen; also, an inferior arti-
Gle and sver-plated forks
In store, large assortment of ware suitable for
common purposes, which will be sold at reasonable
prices, wholesale or retail.
May 7--2aw4w sa
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TT IS IMPORTANT TO FARMERS AND
i GARDENERS TO BUY THEIR GARDEN
SEEDS WHERE THEY CAN GET THEM
FRESH AND GENUINE.-The subscriber re.
specially calls the attention Of the agricultural and
horticultural community to his Horticultural Ware
house and Seed Store, adjoining his Green House,
corner of 18th and G Streets opposite the State De
seed-deaers can provide themselves with fresh gar
den and flower seeds, all Of the best quality.
If any garden or flower seeds should prove to be
bad, when sown in proper time and manner, and
season the least favorable, for such fresh seed will
be given, or the money returned.
Seed-dealers supplied by the pound, bushel, or
barrel, at liberal discount and on terms equal to
any wholesale and retail establishment in any of the
northern or eastern cities.
JOHN DOUGLAS,
Florist and Scotsman.
March 22-dtfIf
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ON the petition of John and Charles Bruce, of
~ Jersey city, praying for the extension of a pa
tent granted to them for an improvement in ship
biscuit and cracker machine for seven years from
the expiration of said patent, which takes place on
the 18th day of March, 1886
1t is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office, on the first Monday in September
next, at IL o'clock, M. and all persons IRE notified
to appear and show cause, if any they have, why
said petition ought not to be granted.
Ordered Also that this notice be published IN the
Union, United States Journal, Constitution, and In
tellgencer printed at Washington; the Sun, printed
at Baltimore; the Keystone and Sentinel, printed at
Philadelphia; the Journal of Commerce, printed at
New York, and the Post, printed at Boston, once a
week for three successive weeks previous to the first
Monday in September next.
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner Of Patents
p S.-Editors of the above papers will please
copy and send their bills to the Patent Office, with
a paper containing this notice.
May l3-w3w
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NOTICE.
.. NOTICE.
To mail contractors, applicants for the appointment Of
Postnasters, &c., &c.

~ "uH eoHHdCtoTS, dPPucdHIS J0T inc appointment q
Postmasters, &C., &c.
ITNHE undersigned having been associated with
y the General Post Office Department for more
than twenty years. and belng perfectly familiar with
Its details Of business offers his services to such
OF his old friends the contractors, may be disposed
to patronize him, to transact any business which
they may have from time to time with the depart
ment, and on such terms will not fail to be ac-
cepable to them. letter to him at any time, post
paid, will be promptly attended to.
10 applicants for the appointment of postnasters,
ne will, upon the remission of fee of IS,
postage paid see that their petitions recommends
tons are received and file at the department. Or if
not, give them due notice thereof and also give at
Iention to their interests until the decision of the
Postmaster General is made and then notify them
OF the result, be it favorable adverse 1t 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 as may favor
HIM in this particular branch of his agency, he can
not fail to give entire satisfaction.
The undersigned will also attend to any claims or
other business which may be ntrused to his care
and supervision, before any of the departments Of
the general government
Address THOMAS B. ADDISON,
Washington City.
April 3-6m
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OFFICE OF Con-. OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
" March 10 lS45
PROPOSALS, SEALED AND ENDORSED

PROPOSALS, SEALED AND ENDORSED
i proposals for painting the Presidents Man
sionn 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 ballustrade
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-ras, and balusters. All cracks
and breaks to 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 as 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,
To be published twice week in the National In
.teIgencer.
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NEW GOODS now opened and ready for sale at
lN the Fancy Store opposite the Centre Market.
]. II. GIBBS, having just returned from New York
with an elegant and extensive variety Of fancy
goods, begs to call the attention of the ladies' and
public generally to the following articles:
selection of the choicest extracts and pcrfumery
ofLubins, Bayley, Blews, and Gueland, latest in
vention.
Several descriptions Of the richest feather and 9TH
er fans.
Also, beautiful finished plain fans
Ladies' and misses Lise thread gloves, equal to
the finest silk.
Best French kid gloves, ofthe most fashionable
colors, silk mits, &c.
A beautiful assortment of ornamental hair pins,
breastpns bracelets neck chains, glove chains, ar
rows, gold and silver pencils, thimbles, &c.
A quantity of hair brushes Of every quality and
size.
Shell, side, tuck, and dressing combs
Buffalo and English horn do. a.
Tooth and nail brushes of superior manufac-
ture.
The finest soaps, oils, pomades, shaving soaps,
creams, &c.
Also, some very elegant toilet bottles, suitable for
presents.
A variety of the newest style of gimp cords for
dress trimmings, cords and tasses, fancy buttons,
sewing silk, purse twist, work and other baskets,
reticues carpet bags satches, portfolios, dolls, and
number of useful and ornamental articles too nu-
merous to mention. !.
]. H. G. has now on hand handsome and we'll
finished stock Of ladies' hair work, to which ne
would respectfully invite their attention.
Nav Stiff
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War DEPARTMENT, May l845.

THE appropriations applicable to such objects
i are SO limited by law, that no books, aliases,
maps, newspapers, or periodicals, sent to the War
Department without subscription order previous
ly given can be paid for or considered public prop
erty. All claims and accounts against the depart
ment be rendered at the close of the quarter in
which supplies of any kind were ordered and fur
nshed except for newspapers and periodicals so
ordered, which will be rendered and settled yearly.
The accounting quarters of the fiscal year termi-
nate on the 3Oth Of September, 3lst of December,
3lst of March, and Both of June.
Nav l3-2aWlm
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CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PIILADEL
IT,. PHIA ...-

0ARPETINGS, floor furniture, silk and carriage
~ oil cloths, mattings, and window shades
House-keepers "attention''
100 pieces Brussels and Wilton carpetings
500 do super three ply imperial and ingram
a...n do
1000 do medium and fine 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 druggets and woollen floor cloths
100 do furniture oil cloths, "a to GA wide
1000 yards floor oil cloths, from l to 8 yards
wide
900 transpa rent oiled window shades, Italian
moonlight and landscape views
1000 New England patent blinds
100 bales alicant mats, assorted sizes
200 do MANILA and ute mats
500 Wilton, Brussels and tufted hearth rugs
5 cases embroidered Partisan muslin curtains
2 do worsted carpet binding
500 dozen brass stair-rods
5 cases embroidered cloth and worsted piano
and table covers
This mammoth stock, laid in for cash, comprising
every variety of pattern, will be sold wholesale and
retail, at the warehouses, lS and 90 north Second
street. up stairs, five per cent advance for cash
city acceptances, with interest added.
J. SIDNEY JONES.
Ian Q2-Iv
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OREGON SEED CORN.--I have to-day re-
" ceived few bushels of this extraordinary
corn, introduced by General VIM. H. Harrsoni n
1899, and which last year yielded 12l bushels to
the acre, and sheed ii bushels TO the barrel This
corn is well worth the agricutursts attention, as its
yield is at least 90 per cent over the common For
full description Of ii see Patent Office report ls45,
page 434. Those in want should apply early, as the
supply is limited.
IF. CALLAN,
March IL Corner of and It'll streets.
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NEW MUSIC.-WM. FISCHER, Pennsylva-
IN MIA avenue, two doors east of 18th street, has
this day received the following new music, which
will be sold at reduced price:
Air from the Opera La Double Echelle-varia.
tons. Composed by III. Rosellen.
II Desderia Pensee Romantique. Par III. Cramer
LIE characterization variations. Par Hunter.
Fantasia for the Piano, the most favorite airs in
Rossini's opera of othelo.
Pennsylvania Waltz. BY VIM. Jucho.
Pennsylvania March. By VIM. Jucho.
Oh! native scenes-song. BY Phillips.
Soft murmurs the gale. Music by John A. Still.
remember, remember the aged elms so gray
a song. Music by VIM Jucho.
The Lyre-a collection Of airs, Marches &c, for
the guitar. BY Weilland.
Fra Divolo Gallop. By Viereck.
May 8
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To Lawyers, Merchants Mechanics, Farm
ers, and Pubic Officers, &c.
AMERICAN GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY,
WASHINGTON.

ON retiring from his official station as Assistant
" Postmaster General JOHN s. SKINNER
devotes himself to the transaction GENERAL AGES-
CT BUSINESS particularly in connection with the va
rious departments of the national government-busl-
ness in which he is henceforth associated with
HENRY O'RElLLY, 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
TO be made in the public records any where in the
Union, have their requests promptly ATTENDED
to, by addressing the undersigned.
Extensive acquaintance throughout the Union,
consequent the long-continued connection of both
the undersigned with the newspaper press with the
post Office and other public organizations, will great
ly facilitate the prosecution of inquiries and transac-
ton of business through their agency
Lawyers, public officers, contractors, and others
having business arising under contracts, or under
desiring remission of duties, &c-mechanics or in
ventors requiring patens--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
with the Indian nations or foreign governments
also attended to.
Special attention will be paid to those who wish to
buy sell lands in Virginia and other southern
States; and inquirers from the North or South, are
respectfully referred to circular concerning Sag
rlcultural improvement in the southern States"
lately published in the Globe, Intelligencer, and
other journals.
Letters must be postree, TO insure attention.; and
may be addressed to the subscribers either at AL
bany, New York, or Washington-particu at
the latter place.
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VIZ ASHINGTON CITY DYING ESTAB-
w LISHMENT.-F WHEATLEY, of George

w LISHMENT.-F. WHEATLEY, Of George
town, would most respectfully inform the citizens
of Washington and vicinity that he has taken the
stand at the corner of 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue, south side, formerly occupied by J. Berk-
ley, where he invites his old customers, and az
many new may be pleased to try his skill in
the art of dying silk, woolen, and cotton goods and
cloth dressing. The preference which has been
given him by large portion Of the citizens Of
Washington in carrying their work to Georgetown,
has induced him. for the convenience ofthe public, and
with view to enlarge his business and by an exhi-
btion of superior work to extend his reputation to
take stand in the metropolis, where he is prepared
to receive and execute all manner of ladies' and gen
tlemen's apparel in superior stle. Shawis OF
every material and texture cleansed, bleached, or
dyed, and the border preserved.
He conceives it unnecessary further to commend
himself to the public, he has long been known
and extensively patronized from every part of the
country. He has lately built and fitted up an exten-
sive and complete dye-housc, and s prepared TO do
all kinds of work with despatch, and in style not
to be surpassed in this country. He especially calls
the attention of gentlemen to the superior manner in
which coats and pants, and gcniemens apparel
generally, done. The shape and set Of the coat
are not in the slightest degree injured and the color
is warranted to stand, and not in the least TO rub.
All kinds Of work win be thankfully received, and
done on moderate terms.
N. B.-The present is the best season for cleans
ing and dying curtains; and he would call the aten-
ton of clearinghouse keepers, tavern-keepers, and
others having curtains to cleanse or color, to tho
present, as a more propitious time than the fall:
The work can he done better in good weather; and
there is less hurry in summer. May Slim
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PISTOLS, SWORDS, AND COPPER pow
DER FLASKS FOR THE NAVY.
BUREAU OF ORDNANCE AND HYpRoGRApHY,

Odd April, lS45.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Bureau un.
i I'll O'Clock, p. m, of wednesday, the 4th
day of June next, for furnishing and delivering
TASKS, for the naval service Of the United States,
VIZ
1900 pistols,
1000 swords, and
1900 copper powder TASKS.
All the above arms must be made of materials of
the best quality; and all arms and materials to be
subject to such proof test and inspection as is now
applied to similar arms and materials in the army of
the United States
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 seve-
raj parts must be Drowned bued, 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 aforegoing pistols, and copper
powder TASKS, may be seen on application to the
commandant of either of the navy-yards, or to this
bureau.
All to be delivered on or before the 4th day OF
June, 1886 one-third at the navyyard near Boston,
and two-thirds at the navy-yard near New York; to
be delivered free of charges, except as to packing
boxes-for these fair allowance will be made.
Proposals for all or either Of the above named
articles will be received, to be sealed and endorsed,
Proposal for furnishing pistols, swords" &C., as
the case may be.
Bonds, with two approved suretes in one-half the
amount Of contract will be required, to be entered
into within fifteen days after the time limited for re-
celving bds and ten per cent of the amount of all
bills will be retained as collateral security, for the
faithful performance of the contract which will be
paid only the satisfactory completion Of it; and
ninety per cent. of all deliveries made will be paid
on all bills properly authenticated, according to the
provisions of this contract within thirty days after
their presentation to the navy agent
To be published twice week in the Globe, Nat
ional Intelligencer, and Constitution, Washington;
Daily Keystone, and Pennsylvania, Philadelphia;
Evening Post Morning News, and Journal of Com
merce, NewYork; Morning Post, and Daily Times,
Boston.
April 23-2aw ......
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HoUsE-FURNIsHING wARERooMs.

HoUsE-FURNISHING WAREROoMS.
DOTELER, DONN e. CO., Pennsylvania ave-
ID nue., opposite the Centre Market have in store
the most extensive stock of house-furnishing goods
that can be found in the District, and all laid in at
such prices as to enable them to sell as low as can
be found (of the same quality anywhere. Their
stock embraces general assortment Of
Cabinet ware and chairs
China, glass, and crockery ware
Plated Britannia and German silver goods
Knives and forks in sets Of 81 pieces, and de-
tachcd
Cornelin's celebrated solar oil and lard lamps
Waters and tea trays
Hall lanterns and lamps
Shovel and longs, androns and tenders
Cooking utensils of every description in common
use
Tin and wooden ware
Baskets, table mats and looking glasses
Beds, mattresses, and bedsteads
Brushes, combs, spittoons, &c.
Persons furnishing can find every article used in
at fair prices, and all delivered safe
without charge, or packed securely to leave the
city.
N B. We have just received from the importer
good stock of superior French china dinner, DESERT
and tea sets.
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April 3-6m
NEW YORK CARPET WAREHOUSE.
REUBEN SMITH, Jr.

@o4 broadway, opposite the City Hall, New York,
TMpoRTER and dealer in carpetings, floor oil
cloths, DC, would respectfully solicit the atten-
n n assortment of French Aubusson, Exminster,
nnoyal Velvet Wilton, Geneva Velvet, Tapestry,
brussels, Threeply, Ingram and Venetian Carpet
nss Floor Oil-cohs, &C., to which he is daily add
Ing the newest and most elegant patterns, received
oy me latest importations, comprising the largest
oin,h assortment of carpetDgs and floor oil
oa, III uie United States. The strongest induce
mens are offered to purchasers as. from his great
aoinies ana long experience in the business, he is
ehaoied 10 furnish them with the latest and best
March 3-2m P''''''