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GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY

For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, and Consumption
TIME great and only remedy for Colds, Coughs,
i Asthma, and Consumption, is the Hungarian
Balsam of Life, discovered by the celebrated Dr.
Buchan Of London, England, and introduced into
the United States under the immediate supern-
tendence of the inventor.
The extraordinary success of this medicine in the
curse of pulmonary Diseases warrants the American
agent in soliciting for treatment the WORST POS
SlBLE CASES that can be found in the commu-
nity cases that seek relief in vain from any Of the
common remedies of the day, and have been given
up by the most distinguished physicians confirm
ed and incurable The Hungarian Balsam has
cured, and will cure, the mos, desperate of cases.
II is no quack nosrum, but standard English
medicine, OF known and established efficacy,
Every family in the United Suites should be sup
piled with Buchan's Hungarian Bslsam Of Life, not
only to counteract the consumptve tendencies of
the climate, but to be used as preventive medicine
in all cases Of Colds, Coughs, Splitting of Blood,
Pain in the Side and Chest Irritation and Soreness
of the Lungs, Bronchitis, Difficulty of Breathing,
Hectic Fever, Night Swcats, Emaciation and Gene
raj Debility, Asthma, Influenza, Hoping Cough,
and Group,
us%Sod in large bottles at 81 per bottle with full
directions for the restoration of health.
Pamphlets, containing mass of English and
American certificates, and other evidence, showing
the unequalled merits ofthis great English remedy,
NAV be obtained of the agents gratuiously.
DAVID F. BRADLEE, sole egentfor the United
States, ll9 Court street, Boston,
r. w. DYOTT& SONS, general Wholesale agents,
No Iy2 North Second street, Philadelphia.
Special depot at the Bookstore Of ROBERT
FARNHAM corner Of Eleventh street and Penn
sylvania avenue, Washington city, Also for sale
by the principal Druggists
June
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PATENT OFFICE.

ON the petition of James Simpson, of the city Of
~ Baltimore, praying for the extension of "a pat
ent granted to him for wrought iron railroad
plates for Streets, for years from the expira-
ton ofsaid patent, which takes place on the 23d
day of August, 1645 also, for an extension of the
patent granted to the said James Simpson, for
turning short curves on railways" for seven years
from the expiration of said patent, which takes
place on the 30th day of August, 1886
II is ordered, That the said petitions be heard al
the Patent Office, Monday, The 18Th day Of August
nert, at IL o'clock M; and all persons notified to
appear, and show cause, ifany they have, why
said petition ought not to be granted.
Ordered, also, That this notice be published in the
Union, National Intelligencer, Constitution, and
United States Journal, printed in Washington City;
Republican and Argus, Baltimore; Spirit of the
Times, Philadelphia; Morning News, New York;
Boston Post, Boston; once week for three success.
sye weeks previous to the 28h Of August next.
II. H. SYLVESTER,
Acting Commissioner of Patents.
July 12, lSa5.
p. s. Editors of the above papers will please copy
and send their bills to the Patent Office with paper
containing this notice.
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BEDFORD MINERAL SPRINGS,
.abost j mile south Of he borough Of Bedford, PEN
s,IrsJ,io

.9boh mule south Of The borough Of Bedford, Penn
syirdlid.
ESPY L. ANDERSON, proprietor, respectful
T. y informs the public that he has fitted up and
newly furnished the above celebrated waterng-place
in a style of superior attraction and comfort, and
that it is fully prepared for the reception and
accommodation of a very large number of vsiters.
The extensive buildings which have been erected
within the last three years. and other improvements
that have been made on liberal scale and at great
expense, with the important natural advantage of a
salubrious climate, rich and diversified mountain
scenery, hunting grounds Astounding in game, and
waters whose medicinal virtues are unsurpassed by
any in the world, have placed the Bedford Springs
amongst the most attractive and fashionable sum-
mer resorts in the United States.
Mr. Anderson has the qualification to announce
to the patrons of the springs and the pub
lie, that the establishment will be placed under the
superintendence of Mr.. A. S. Barnum, proprietor
of Barnum's Hotel in Cumberland, Maryland
whose reputation and superior qualifications give
the fullest assurance of comfort and enjoyment to
all who may seek this retreat either for health OF
pleasure. (Barnum's Hotel at Cumberland will Of
course, be continued az usually large number Of
experienced servants and an excellent band Of mu.
sic have been provided for the season.
June 25-d2wtw2w
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FREDERICK WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
~ situated six miles easf of Winchester Va.

FREDERICK WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
L situated six miles east of Winchester, Va,
and one mile and half from Stephensons 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 il
holds in solution sulphnreted hydrogen, iodine, and
magnesia, mparting tone to the system, and acting
as powerful Alternative, numerous vlsiters can
testify, having been visited for the Last fifty years,
and, had it not been for its contracted accommodate
tons, must have been among the first watering
places in the Union. For the last five years, the
improvements have been increased SO as 70 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 exertion 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 wall ar
rive at the depot at o'clock the same day, where
coach will be in readiness to take them Immediately
o 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 1t, by ma
king those comfortable who may give him call.
BRANCH JORDAN, Proprietor.
Persons wishing to visit this watering place ART
referred to my former visiters:
Chief Justice fancy, Mr.. ]. N. Bonaparte, Rev
J. A. Collins, Reverdy johnson, Rev. Charles G
Austin, Baltimore va :.
Judge Nicholas, Richmond.
Messrs. A. M. Patton, J. j. Chew, Fredericks
burg.
Southgate, Norfolk, Va.
Jos. B. Skinner, Edenton, N. G.
Hon. VIM. b. Calhoun, Masso chusetts.
| Richard W. Barton, Virginia.
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WAR DrpARrMENr, June Is, ls45.

TINE Thanking privilege Of this department and
Il all its bureaus will cease after the Both instant
The chiefs Of bureaus will therefore, give the ne
cessary instructions to their several officers and
agents. to reduce all public correspondence and pa
pers, far a strict compliance with the laws and
regulations for the discharge Of their duties will JUS
tify.
All officers of the army and others subject to the
orders of this department, will be required to OBJ.
serve the same economy in their public correspond
ence and to keep and certify their postage accounts
in duplicate as required in all other public dsbnrse
mens, and be governed by such forms and further
regulations may be published and required by the
Post Office Department, in relation to postage nc.
counts. G. BANCROFT,
Acting Secretary Of War.
Tune 95-2aW4w
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
n TON, d. C.--CHARLEs De SELDINe, Cen
eral Agent, No IL, Todd's buildings, Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, ID. G., offers his services to
those who NAV have claims on either of the execu-
tive departments or Congress, or private claims on
individuals.
Particular attention paid to the settlement Of ac-
counts of disbursing officers who may find it incon-
venent 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. -
ment. and the several bureaus connected with II;
Second Comptroller and Fourth Auditors Offices,
and the senior pursers in the navy and also to Hon.
G. G. Cambreleng, New York; Commodore Charles
Stewart, Philadelphia; Commodore John Downs,
Boston; Hon. Henry l.. Ellsworth, Washington;
Hon. E. H. Foster, Nashville, TENNESSEE and
Thomas NJ. Blount, esq, Pensacola
April II
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DR.. POWELL AND DR.. DIossY,

~ ocuLisrs AND OPHrHALMIc suRoEoNs,
26l Broadscay, corner Of Warren street, JMw York,
roNFiNE their practice to diseases of the eys,
~ operations upon that organ and its APPENDICES,
and 10 all imperfections Of vision. Testimonials
America. Reference to patients that have been per
fectly cured Of amaurosis, cataract, ophthaluae,
nebue, or specks on the eye strabismus, or squint-
ing, &c. Artificial eyes inserted without any pain
of operation, that cannot be distinguished from the
natural. tS
SPEcrAcLEs.-Advice as to the kind of glasses
suitable TO particular defects, Persons residing at
distance can receive advice and medicines by de-
scribing their case under the following heads:
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nEpICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE CO
lumbar COLLEGE.

l4U
nuE annual course of lectures in this institution
will commence, ms usual, on the first Monday
= Noyember and continue until the first of March.
FACULTY.
Harvey Lindsly, M. d., Professor.of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Thomas Miller, M. d., Professor of Anatomy
John NJ. Thomas, NJ d., Professor of Medical
JURISPRUDENCE and Physiology.
William P. Johnston, M d., Professor Of OBJ
-,.,rcs and the diseases Of women and children.
Charles G. Page, M. d., Professor of Chemis-
Joshua Riley NJ. D., Professor Of Materia Med
"a and Therapeutics.
John Frederick May, M. d., Professor of Sur
gerry.
|Omy. -
ave edGce in which the lectures now delivered,
ace such as will facilitate very much the imparting
Of medical instruction. The lecture rooms are adj
m;r0bIv arranged, well lighted, and warmed The
museum is increasing daily in Importance and inter-
est The rooms of practical anatomy afford advan-
t,ses rarely eouaed; they will be opened the first
week of October. The infrmary is under the i'm
mediate direction Of the faculty OF medicine, and
his with the public dispensary, will continue to
resent numerous and valuable cases for clinical in
S,mcton Clinical lectures will be delivered at least
twice week, and operations performed before the
class. :,
The entire expense of course of lectures, by all
,he professors, il $50. Demonstrators ticket SO.
Good board can be procured, at from $3.50 to S3 90
per week. o>o-ro,,
Corner of 7th and + streets Dean.
June l2-2aw
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COLUMBIA HOUSE,
Chestnut street, between 9Th and 7th streets,
PHIL ADEI PIIIA.

Chestnut street. between 9Th and It'll streets,
PHILADELPHIA.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends
l and tho travelling puolic, that they have taken
the above hot, Sc, Formerly known as the Marshall
,Gouse) and lave made extensive alterations and
in ,provements in its INTERIOR having spared no ex-
pen TO render it one Of the most pleasant and lash
sonal We houses in the city The parlors are numer-
Gus. the chambers large and well arranged and the
fm;,nro ntrely new. Its Iocations in the most CEN
l,l mar, ., he ci,S, near to all the places of public
amusement !, Nd convenient to the depots OF The
Southern Wss,. m, and Northern routes
The tablss a;I supplied with all the delicacies
Of iho viii d res are Of the choicest brands,
ana I 'oasoi' Inc WI, elected
The proprieors hop. b, their personal attention
ana experience in the business ia ,beir pa,ronaee
70 those who may favor them " pNZtR e. |6
BAGLEY, MACK
James Bagley, (late of Jones's Ho,, uJ..,;,,
Henry G. Mackenzie, ttormerly of III ?" A""'"s'
ton House.
Peter l., Ferguson.
July 5, l545-dlm
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ELlXER OF CALISAYA BARK.

ELlXER OF CALISAYA BARK.
This preparation is particularly recommended to
i persons of weak habit, and to such as reside in
low situations, where the nervous system is, in gen.
era more or less relaxed The addition Of certain in
gradients has completely disguised the taste of
the bark, as TO render this eiicacous remedy, most
paa,abe cordial thus peculiarly adapting il to con-
quer that repugnance which most persons expert
ence after taking for time bitter potions as it
combines the greatest efficacy with highly egree-
able flavor. As preventive Of the ague il has
superseded the use of all other remedies, in such
parts of the country as is known. Prepared only
by J. Mihau, No. 1873 Broadway, New York.
Price 81 per quart bottle.
Sole agentslfor the above, T. w, Dyott & Sons
No 1870 North Cd street, Philadelphia.
N. b. Each bottle has the written signature OF Tho
sole proprietor. ,,,
Special depot at the bookstore Of Robert Farm
!, ham, corner Of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington city; also for sale by the mos
principal druggists.
June
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PATENT OFFICE.


ON the petition of William Carlock, of the city
~ of New York, praying for the extension of a
patent granted to him for ''an improvement in the
manufacture of stocks for the neck" for seven
years from the expiration Of said patent which
takes place on the 9th day of August, 1886
sordersd, That the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office on the first Monday Of August next, at
IL O'Clock, M; and all persons notified to ap.
pear, 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 and lntelligencer, Constitution, and United
States Journal printed in Washington city; the
Republican and Argus, Baltimore; Spirit of the
Times, Philadelphia; Morning News New York;
and Boston Post Boston, twice week for three
successive weeks previous to the first Monday Of
August next.
H. II. SYLVESTER,
Acting Commissioner of Patents.
July IL, 1S45.
P. S. Editors of the above papers win please
COPY and send their bills TO the Patent Office, with
paper containing this notice.
July 12-tw3w
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CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL,

CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL,
PHlA.
CARPETINGS, floor furniture, silk and carriage
" oil cloths, mattings, and window shades
House keepers "attenton!n ~
100 pieces Brussels and Wilton carpctings
500 do super three ply imperial and ingram
do
1000 do medium and fine ingram do.
oO0 do venjtan and damssk, assorted widths
o00 DO hemp, cotton and rag carpets
o0O do Nankin, Canton and Spanish mating
Ivy do druggen and woollen floor cloths
Ivy DO furniture oil cloths, 3-4 TO Ga wide
Sooo yards moor oil cloths, from to yards
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 jute mats
500 Wilton, Brussels and tufted hearth rugs
5 cases embroidered Parisian muslin curtains
2 do worsted carpet binding
500 dozen brass stair~rods
S cases embroidered cloth and worsted piano
and table covers taa l
This mammoth stock, laid in for cash, comprising
every variety of pattern, will be sold Wholesale and
retail, at the warehouses;, Is and 90 north Second
street, up stairs at five per advance for cash
CITY acceptances, with interest added.
J.SIDNEY JONES.
Jan. 26-ly
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PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY.

- HYATT, Agent for the Protection Insurance
y. Company Of Hartford, Connecticut, offers to
insure houses mills factories, barns and their con-
tents and all other descriptions of nsurabe proper
ty, against loss or damage by fire. The rates Of
premium offered are az low az those Of any other
similar institution, and every man has now an OPP
portunity, for triaing 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
10 the above named agent, at his office, opposite
Browns Hotel, in the city of Washington, who Is
authorized TO issue policies to applicants without
''''y' ID. w. CLARK, President.
w. CONNER, Secretary.
8. HYATT, Agent.
June Sly
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ERESH TURNIP SEEDS.--s00 lbs. Of prime
Il Turnp Seeds, of various sorts, viz:
Early White Flat, large White
Norfolk Stubble, Red Top
Norfolk green, yellow, and white Garden Stone
Turnip.
With thsjargest assortment Of Flower and Fege-
table Seeds to be met with in the District
Where quantity is purchased, the wholesale price
will be charged. Dealers supplied at the northern
prices, with the usual credit.
JOHN DOUGLAS,
Florist and Scotsman, opposite the State Department
July 14-2weod
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w ANTED-a good dining room servant. None
wv need apply unless well recommended. A
slave would be preferred. Apply at this Office.
July 2l--n
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- ECENT IMPROVEMENTS, by Andrew
TX IRE, being supplement to his Dictionary OF
Arts, Manufactures, and Mines" vol, lS45,
The World in a Pocket-book, or Universal Popu-
lar Statistics, small volume, l545
May IL - AAfLoR'
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june
OHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE.-
" C. S. FOWLER, importer, has Just received
at his store 7th street, opposite The National In
eligencer Office large assortment OF the above
goods--makng his assortment very complete;
among which are the following beautiful goods:
Purple and gold, blue and gold, crimson and gold,
green and gold, buff and gold, white and gold,
and white China dinner sets, and detached
pieces
India China, white and gold-banded China casse-
roles round and huted
India China compoers, shell leaf, fued, and oc-
tagon
India China dessert, sugars, fruit baskets, bowls,
custards and stands &c, to make dessert sets
to any size wanted
Blue. buff, gold banded, and white China tea
sets, Chinese, Grecan, French, and American
shapes
Same by the dozen
Rich coffee cups and sauccrs
Vases, alumet holders, Cologne stands, &c.
Flowing blue, white, granite and other Liverpool
dinner sets and detached pieces
Beautiful toilet sets and tea ware
Rich decanters, various colors
Cut and pressed-gass bowls, dishes, pitchers,
water bottles, wine, champagne, hook glasses,
and goblets and tumblers of all kinds
Solar lamps, for lard Or oil
Girandoles, hall lamps, chimneys, and wieks
Elegant walters, plated baskets, casters, candle
sucks and shutters; brass ditto
Britannia coffee and tea sets, looking-gasses, &C.
Fine ivory balance knives and forks, in sets Of 81
pieces, and by the dozen; also, an inferior arti-
Gle, and silver plated forks.
In store, large assortment of ware suitable for
common purposes, which will be sold at reasonable
prices, wholesale or retail. Stoneware at factory
prices.
June 26--3aw4wif
A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
n TON.-The undersigned offers his services as
an agent for claims upon either of the departments
or Congress. .
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
Of accounts Of dsbursng officers, who may find il
nconvenlent to attend personally, especially those
Of the navy. His experience and practical knowl
edge will afford many facilities
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
amount claimed and the extent of service required.
Communications (post pad) will receive immediate
a uenon. CHARLES DE SELDING,
Room No. ii Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
c commodore Charlie. Stewart, U. s. N.
c commodore John Dowaes, U. S.
81 ephen Cambreleng, esq, New York.
A. o. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Dep utment.
A. T. Smith, esq, Chief Clerk Navy Depart.
ment.
Rev. septimus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
John c. Riyes, esq, Washington, D. c.
John Boyle esq,
James Eloban, esq, "
Charles .. Handy, esq, Puraer U. s. Navy,
John De Bree, esq,
r. K. Waldron, esq.
April 9-tf
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NAVY BEEF.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau Of Provisions and Clothing,

Bureau OF PROVISIONS and Clothing,
July 8, lS45.
PROPOSALS. sealed and endorsed Proposals
i for navy beef, under advertisement of July 8,
l545, will be received at this Office until O'Clock
p. m on Friday, the 18th day of August next, for
furnishing and delivering, on or before the first day
Of November next, at the following navy-yards,
three thousand two hundred barrels of navy beef,
viz:
At Charlesiown, Mass. 500 barrels.
At Brooklyn, N. Y. 1900
At Gosport Va. 1900 ("
5000