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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING.
IN TON, ID. C.--CHARLEs DE- SELDINa, 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, Congress, or private claims on
individuals.
Particular attention paid to the settlement Of ac-
counts of disbursing officers who may find il incon-
venient to attend personally, especially those Of the
navy.
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 receive immedi.
ate attention.
He has the honor to refer to the Navy Depart
ment, and the several bureaus connected with IL
Second Comptroller and Fourth AUDITORS Offices
and the senior pursers in the navy; and also to Hon
c. c. Cambreleng, New York; Commodore Charles
Stewart, Philadelphia; Commodore John Downs
Boston; Hon. Henry L. Ellsworth, Washington
Hon. f.. III. Foster, Nashville, Tennessee; and
Thomas M. Blount, esq, Pensacola.
April III
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II AND AGENCY IN TExAs.--Ths subscri-
IL Der, having, during residence Of nine or ten
years in Texas, been connected with the land Offices
thereof, and having acted the agent Of his friends
in the United States, In purchasing, selling, holding,
paying taxes upon, and giving general superin-
endence to their lands in Texas, respectfully offers
his services to such other persons abroad as may
wish TO engage them.
Hisexcellency Arson Jones, General Sam. Hous-
ton, General Il. ]. Rusk, General r. j. Henderson,
Colonel James Love, Colonel James Riley, Hon.
ID. 8. Kaufman, Texian charge d'afiaircs, Wash
ington city; Matthew ST. Clair Clarke, do; King
man q Co., do; General G.. F. Mercer, and the
Texan consuls abroad.
Many forfeiturcs are about to accrue from failure
to pay taxes; many claims otherwise good, will be
barred by adverse possession Of three years-,hat
being the limitation; many titles Of lands conveyed
in the United States, cannot be admitted to record in
Texas, for want Of proper authorization. Owing
to or other Of these causes the best lands
are in condition to belost.
Having made il my business TO become acquaint-
ed with all the laws relating to titles and being de-
erm,ned to attend diligently to all claims conded to
me, require in all cases, an advance in CASH suf
cient to cover expenses Of investigation. When
that shall be done am willing to take contingent
interest In the lands for attention and services.
ROBERT d. JOHNSON.
Galveston, August 7, l645.
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sUsoUEHANNA STONE.
NAVY AeEsr's orrIcE,

Norfolk, 7th August, lS45.
CEALED PROPOSALS, in duplicate, will be re-
~ ceived, until IL O'Clock on the 5th September
for the delivery at the navy-yard Of the following
description Of Susquehanna flag and building stone
for building slip No. 40:
Thirty-fve hundred superficial feet of flag Sus
quehanna stone, in any convenient length not less
than feet and to square not less than q feet wide
from 10 TO IL inches thick and free from veins; and
Nineteen hundred and forty-fve perches of bes
Susquehanna building stone, of large size, for the
erection Of thick walls-to have flat surfaces; and
no wide irregular chunks will be received
Offers will be received for these two parcels To-
ether, and must state the price per foot and perch
.oreach, and be calculated for the total amount Of
each parcel and expressed at foot IN words at length
for the total amount Of both bills.
Deliveries must be commenced Immediately after
the offers are decided, that the work may be be-
gun and carried on without stoppage or delay; and
the whole delivery must be made complete on or be-
fore the LIST day OF October next.
Bond and security viii be required, and 10 pei
cent. retained upon all payments until the whole
contract is fulfilled.
- GEO. LoYALL, Navy Agent.
Aug. 9-Iaw4w
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PENNSYLVANIA UNIvERSITY--MED
DEPARTM ENT.

TIME course Of instruction will open Gas hereto.
i fore) on the first Monday Of November, and
close the last day of February under the follow
ing arrangement;
BENJAMIN w. DUDLEY, M. d., professor of the
principles and practice of surgery
WIN. Fl. RICHARDSON, M d., professor of obset-
RIGS and diseases of women and children.
THOMAS ID. MITCHELL, M. d., professor of ma
terra medica and therapeutics.
RosERr PErEn, M. D, professor Of chemistry
and pharmacy.
LorAs g. 'wArsos, M. D., professor of theory
and practice.
JAMES M Bush, M. D., professor of special and
surgical anatomy.
LsoNrDAs Ne. LAWSON, M. D., professor of gene
raj and pathological anatomy and physiology.
ETHELBERr l.. DUDLEY, M. d., demonstration OF
anatomy.
The introductories will be given Monday,
Tuesday, and Wednesday,; and the didactic course
will open on Thursday, November 9th. Professors
fees amount to Sl05, payable in all in adcanee,
in the best money current where the pupils reside.
Naturalization fee, S.. Hospital ticket, with clint
cal lectures, S. Graduation fee, SOS. Dissectng
ticket, $40.
The needful expenses of living range between
two and three dollars per week. Gratuitous lee
lures Gas usual) in the month of October. Further
information may be had by addressing letters, post
paid, to THOMAS d. MITCHELL,
Dean of the Faculty.
Aug. s-w6t-LExMeroN KY, August, 1916.
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ECLECTIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE, CIV
IL cENNATI, OHIo--The Fall and Winter Course
of Lectures commences in this institution on the
first Monday in November, and continues four
months; which is Immediately followed by the
Spring and Summer Course, which also continues
four months.
The arrangements for the session are as follows:
B. L. Hill, M D., on Anatomy. ......... $40 90
JAS. HI. OLIVER, M. d., on Chemistry and
Pharmacy. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10 %
L. e. JONES, M. d., on Botany, Thempeu-
tics, and Matera Medica. ............... 10 90
Fl. Cox, M. d., Surgery and Medical Juris-
prudence. 10 90
A. H. BALpRipGE, M. D., on Obstetrics and
Diseases Of Women and Children. 1883. 10 90
T. ". MoRRow, M. D., Physiology, Pa
thology, and Theory and Practice Of Med
lcne OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~ w
Matricnlation fee, three dollars Payments for
tickets in advance.
This institute was chartered by the last lcgisla-
ture Of Ohio, and is under the control Of board of
trustees. The course of instruction will embrace
everything of any value taught in boththc old regu-
lar colleges and the reformed or botanical school Of
medicine. Candidates for graduation will be ex-
pected to comply with the usual acquisitions.
Boarding can be had at two dollars per week. Per-
sons wishing fnther information will address let
ter (post paid) to the undersigned on Sixth street,
between Vine and Walnut Lecture rooms at
Fourth Street Hall.
T. ". MORROW, M. D.,
Dean Of the Faculty.
Aug. 2l--4t
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FREDERICK WHITE SULPHUR SPRING!

FREDERICK WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
Il situated six miles east of Winchester, Va,
and one mile and half from Stephenson's depot,
on the Winchester and Potomac railroad-are now
open for the reception Of company.
This water is inferior to none in the State, as II
holds in solution suphureted hydrogen, iodine, and
magnesa, imparting tone to the system, and acting
as powerful Alternative as numerous visers can
testify, having been visited for the last fifty years,
and had il not been for its contracted accommoda-
tons, must have been among the first watering
places in the Union. For the last five years, the
improvements have been increased so as to accom-
modate between two and three hundred visitors.
The proprietor has endeavored to put this water
ing place on footing with the most fashionable and
comfortable places Of the sort, in plain style, and
will use every exerton in his power to make his
visiters comfortable.
II is easy Of access for all the Atlantic cities Per-
sons leaving Baltimore in the morning will ar
rive at the depot at o'clock the same day, where a
coach will be in readiness to take them Immediately
to the springs.
The proprietor feels thankful for the encourage
ment he has received from the public, and will use
every exertion to merit continuance of it, by ma
king those comfortable who may give him CALL
BRANCH JORDAN, Proprietor.
Persons wishing to visit this watering place are
referred TO my former visiters:
Ex-President Tyler, Gen. r. Jones, J. c. Rives.
Chief Justice fancy, MIR. J. N. Bonaparte, Rev.
J. A. Collins, Reverdy Johnson, Rev. Charles c.
Austin, Baltimore.
Judge Nicholas, Richmond.
Messrs. A. M. Patton, J. J. Chew, Fredericks-
burg.
Mr.. John Cooper, Col G. B. Cooke, Mr.
Southgate, Norfolk Va.
JOS B. Skinner, Edenton, N. G.
Hon. VIM B. Calhoun, Massachusetts,.
Richard w. Barton, Virginia.
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NOTICE.
s , NOTICE.
0rricE OF THE CHEs. & Ono CANAL Co.

OFFICE OF THE CHEs. e. Ono CANAL Co.,
Frcesrick, August 10, 1645.
INSTRUMENTS Of guarantee, with ample Sc
i curity, assuring to the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company an aggregate transportation on the
entire canal Of not less than one hundred and nine.
average of years for five years, dating from the end
of six months after the canal shall be completed to
Cumberland, and the navigation opened to that
point, having been executed and delivered to the
company, and approved by the governor of Mary
land and State agents, the board of president and
directors Of said company are now authorized to
borrow money on the bonds of the company, which
are made preferred .and absolute liens on the entire
nett revenues Of said company to pay for the COM
petion Of said canal 10 Cumberland, to enter into
contract or contracts, for the completion Of said
work, and to pay for the same directly in said
bonds
The board of president and directors Of said COM
are nov 70 rscs, :,
loan, or for the completion Of the chesapeake and
Ohio canal to Cumberland, for the bonds Of the
company as preferred liens the nett revenues Of
the company, as aforesaid. Az stated in their re-
port of the Goth April however, no contract will be
entered into for the completion Of the work, for
bonds unless the parties proposing demonstrate,
to the satisfaction OF the board they have ample
means and resources, or have made such arrange
ments as to leave no doubt Of their ability to finish
the work within the time prescribed, which must
not exceed two years from the commencement OF
the work.
More particular information may be had by APP
pcation at the Office of the company in Frederick
THOMAS TURNER,
Clerk Chcs. q Ohio Canal Co.
Aup 00-3tawow N'4
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,,pn1cAr, DEPARTMENT OF THE co.
lumbar COLLEGE.

r,rIr animal course of lectures in this institution
a,;Il commence, as usual, on the first Monday
No.smher and continue until the first of March
FACULTY.
u..v I.indslv. M. D., Professor of Pathology
AM Thnmas Miller, M. D., Professor of Anatomy.
iohn M Thomas, M. D., Professor of Medical
,ursprudence and Physiology.
William P. Johnston, M. D., Professor of OBJ
.,.,r;cs and the diseases of women and children.
Charles G. Page, M. d., Professor of Chemis-
try. =, n p..c...o. ~ Nr.,ar;. M.d-
John Frederick May, M. D., Professor of Sur
gerry. - =, n non,,..,o. oc Ano,.
omy. 80, a.
.ve elfce in which the lectures are now delivered
are such as will facilitate very much the impartng
az medical instruction. The lecture rooms are adj
m;rably arranged, well lighted, and warmed. The
museum is increasing daily in importance and inter
est. The rooms of practical anatomy afford advan-
aees rarely equaled; they will be opened the firs
wsek of October. The infrmary is under the i'm
nsd;ste direction Of the faculty of medicine, and
,his with the public dispensary, will continue to
nr.sent numerous and valuable for clinical In
strc,ion Clinical lectures will be delivered at least
twice week, and operations performed before the
class. !,
The entire expense Of a course of lectures, by al
the professors is $50. Demonstrators ticket SO
Good board can be procured, at from $3.50 to - on
per week. ,,np 1orYNCroN ~ r.
Corner of 7th and F streets Dean.
June paw
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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT OF THE
il COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, ID. C,-In this

n
i COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, d. Gin this
school, pupils are fitted for admittance to the col
lege classes or for other objects Students who are
unprepared for entering particular class, may here
pursue the requisite studies; while those who are
not designed for a profession can select such
branches as will suit their objects in life.
Mr. Thomas w. Tobey--a gentleman who is
amply qualified, having passed through collegiate
course, and been engaged for several years in the
business Of instruction--will have charge of the
school. His whole time and energies will be deyo.
ted to its interests; and it is hoped it win thus be
rendered worthy of extensive patronage
This school will be under the constant superin-
tendence Of the faculty of the college.
CHARGES PER QUARTER.
Reading, writing, and elementary arithmeti IA 90
Arithmetic, geography, English grammar, ge-
ography of the heavens, ancient and mod
ern history S 90
Natural philosophy, chemistry, algebra, ge-
ometry, surveying, bookkeeping, and COM !.
Latin and Greek classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have room in the
college building will be charged, for libra
ry, room, bed and furniture, per quarter 90
Table, lights and servant, per week 25
At less expensive table, where tea and cof-
fee are excluded, per week ] SO
Instruction will be given in French and German,
without additional expense, to those who study the
languages.
There are three vacations in the school--four
weeks in August, ore at Christmas, and the first
week in May.
The next session viii commence on Monday,
September ist
I5TBills payable in advance.
July 30-eod4w
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YALE COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL.

THIS department is under the direction of the
i Hon, David Daggett, LID, late chief JUS
tce of the supreme court of Connecticut, and pro-
lessor Of law; and the Hon. Samuel J. Hitchcock,
LID, instructor in the science and practice OF
law; and Isaac H. Townsend, esq, attorney and
counsellor at law. Nssss
There are two courses of instruction and study in
the schoo-one called the professional course, and
the other called the general course The object of
the professional course Is to give thorough legal
education TO those gentlemen who propose TO enter
the profession of law. The design Of the general
course is, more particularly, TO communicate appro
pirate information to those who wish TO attend to ju
risprudence as branch Of liberal knowledge, A
course with special reference to mercantile iaio, is
introduced as often as any class requests il.
The terms Of the professional course for tuition,
with constant use of textbooks, and ordinary use
of the library, are 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,
ten dollars month. For more than one year, and
less than two years. seven dollars month after the
first year.
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 FIVE dollars a
month for any less time. The professional students
will have the privilege of attending the general
course, and also any additional course, at pleasure,
without extra charge. @
The professional course commences on the first day
of October and the classes for the form
on the third Monday Of October, annually. Students
advised to join at those times, if convenient; but
they are permitted to join at any other times.
For further information, reference can be had to
the catalogue of Yale college, the circular Of this
department A copy Of the circular will be for
warded to any person who may request i by letter,
postage paid addressed either Of the instructors
NEW HAVEN, August LIST, lS45
Aug 4-2aW2m
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FRENCH AND ENGLISH BOARDING AND
DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES,

Fsi,esi, bsfceen l2ih and 18th streets, Washington
THE MISSES HAWLEY, daughters ofthe late
j. Rector of st. Johns church ofthis city, will on
the LIST Monday Of next month (September) resume
the exercises Of their school, at their mothers resi-
dence, as heretofore.
They solicit the patronage ofthe congregation Of
said church, and of their friends and the public
generally. Should references be required, satisfactory
will be given to persons in the District aHd in
the different States.
The course Of instruction includes all the branches
of English education taught In the best schools
in the United States, and is entirely under their
own direction.
French, music, drawing, &C., by the most ape
proved professors.
The scholastic year is divided into four quarters,
commencing LIST Monday in September, 25th No
vember, 10th February, and 28ih April.
Board per annum payable quarterly 10 advance)
$780, Washing and bedding extra
Tuition ofthe LIST class per ar. in advance.
Do ID class. .....8
Do Sd class .....5
For children under FIVE or
six years ofage. ..........3
Ink, pens, and pencils, SO cents. Fuel per sea-
son, ".
The Misses Hawley, although impressed with
the responsibility Of the task they have assumed,
promise to parents and guardians their unremitting
attention TO the mental and moral culture of those
committed to their charge.
Their pupils, even during the hours Of recess,
shall be ever under the eye Of one or more Of the
teachers.
August 25-eo2w
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and intermediate ages at proportionate rates; and
the premiums payable sem-annually or QUARTERLY
if preferred.
BUYS and sells ann,dies-grants endc,cmenfs for
chiidren-makes all contracts in ,chich iVf or the in
teresi Of money is inpoiped.
The policies of insurance may be made payable
to wife, child, or any other person designated by
the assured By an act Of the State of Maryland,
1910, chapter 2l2, assurances made by married
women on the lives of their husbands are fully pro-
tected from all claims Of creditors.
The proposals and rates, as well as blank forms
of application, may be obtained at the Office of the
company, or its agents.
RICHARD B. DoRsEy, Secretary.
jams H, CAusTES, Agent for Washington.
June ably
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DIR. POWELL AND DIR. DIOSSY,
ocULIsrs AND opHrHALMIc SURGEONS,

| $50 VeULIsTS AND UPHTHALMIC sUHGEUNsy
26l Broad,cGy corner Of Warren street, Nero York,
GoNFlNE their practice to diseases of the eye,
~ operations upon that organ and its appendices,
and to all imperfectons Of vision. Testimonials
from the most eminent medical men Of Europe and
America Reference to patients that have been per-
iecuy cured of amaurosis, cataract, ophthalme,
neou or specks on the eye, strabismus, or squint-
ing, &C. Artificial eyes inserted without any pain
o. operation, that cannot be distinguished from the
natural.
srEcrAcLEs.-Advice as to the kind of glasses
suitable to particular defects. Persons residing al
distance can receive advice and medicines by de-
scrlpmg their case under the following heads:
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BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES, ALEXANDRIA.

M RS. MARY L. ELIASoN will open a board
Ivl 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 a
lady who was formerly teacher in the Albany
Female Academy and has been for several years
teaching in the family Of Mrs Eason.
Great pains will be taken to teach well the prn'
ciples Of science, the application Of which will re-
quire diligent study The part of the pupil and in
order TO accomplish fully this important object
teachers of the qualifications will be provided
for each department. The French teacher will re-
side in the family, and the pupils will be taught to
speak accurately as well as to read and write the
French language stf M R
To those young ladies' whose parents desire il, o
course Of instruction will be given in Latin, 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 fo
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 on
the 9th of September, and the 9th of February
TERMS. tift
For board and tuition in English nd French, per
session, payable in advance Sl25
Day scholars in English and Latin ~
Day scholars in French lS
Music and drawing at professors charges and no
other extra charges will be made.
Each young lady must be provided with silve,
cup and fork.
As the number Of pupils is limited to thirty, it il
requested that application for admission be made
Immediately, either by letter, personally, 10 Mrs
Eliason, at her residence in Alexandria.
REFERENCES.
Right Rev. William Meade, Wildwood, Va.
Rev. Charles b Dana, Alexandria, d. G.
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. Miitter, M. d., Philadelphia, Penn.
Hon. Edward Stanly, Washington, North Caro-
lima. agQ
Gen. Roger Jones', Washington, D. c.
Gen. Henderson, do.
Eustace Conway, esq, do.
Grafton Dulany, esq, Baltimore, Md.
Hughes Armistead, esq, Baltimore, Md
july 28-3taw3m S