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ELIxER OF cALrsAYA BARK.

THHIS preparation is particularly recommended to
II persons of weak habit, and to such as reside IN
low situations where the nervous system is, IN gen.
ernl more or less relaxed The addition Of certain in
eredents has SO completely disguised the taste OF
The bark, as to render this efcacious remedy, most
paatable cordial thus peculiarly adapting II to con-
auer that repugnance which most persons experi.
ence after taking for some time bitter potions, as II
combines the greatest efficacy with highly agree
able flavor. As apreventivs Of the sgue mas mas
nsr,s II he country as il is known. Prepared only
bv ]. Milbau, No. 1873 Broadway, New York.
Price 81 per quart bottle, ~ xu 49,. q o.,
Sole agents,for the above, =. w, Dyot q sons
N. B. Each bottle has the written signature Of the
sole proprietor Mu uAu
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 druggists.
June s
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4 GENCY FOR CLAIMS Ar WASHING

A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
n TON, D. C.--CHARLEs DE SELDMa, Cen
era Agent, No. IL, 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 1t neon
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 immedl-
ate attention.
He has the honor to refer to the Navy Depart
ment. and the several bureaus connected with 1T
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. E. Fl. Foster, Nashville, Tennessee; and
Thomas M. Blount, esq, Pensacola.
April IL
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and intermediate ages rt proportionate rates; and
the premiums payable sem-annually or QUARTERLY,
if preferred.
Buys and sell, annuities-granis endo,oments for
chiidrenmakes all contracts in rhich life or the in
terest Of money is inrolped.
The policies of insurance may be made payable
the assfireo. s.rtbnr nersnn designated by
1910, chapter 2i2, assurances made by married
women on the lives Of their husbands are fully pro-
tected from all claims Of creditors.
The proposals and rates, us well as blank forms
of application, may be obtained at the Office Of the
company, or its agents.
JOHN /. DONALDSON, President.
RICHARD B. Dorsey, Secretary.
JAMES Fl. CAusrEN, Agent for Washington.
June 9-d1y
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II AND AGENCY IN TEXAS.-The subscri-
IL Der, having, during residence of nine or ten
years In Texas, been connected with the land offices
thereof and having acted as the agent of his friends
IN the United States, in purchasing, selling, holding,
paying taxes upon, and giving a general superin-
tendence to their lands in Texas respectfully offers
his services to such other persons abroad as may
wish to engage them.
His excellency Arson Jones, General Sam. Hous-
ton, General L. J. Rusk, General p. J. Henderson,
Colonel james Love, Colonel James Riley, Hon.
ID. 8. Kahffman, Texan charge d'affaires, WASH
ington city; Matthew st. Clair Clarke, dol King
man e. Co., do; General c. F. Mercer, and the
Texian consuls abroad.
Many forfeitures about to accrue, from failure
to pay taxes; many claims, otherwise good, will be
barred by adverse possession of three years-that
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 some one or other of these causes the best lands
are in condition to be lost.
Having made it my business to become acquaint-
ed with all the laws relating titles, and being de-
termlned to attend diligently to all claims conded to
me- require in all cases, an advance in cash. sufi-
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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WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.

FHNEiE third academic year of this institution will
4 commence on the first Monday in September.
In order, however, to obyiate the difficulty and
delay incidentto the formation of new classes, and
especially to the examination and proper DISPOSE
ton ofnew pupils, after the duties of the school
have been formally resumed, parents are earnestly
requested to send their as early as possible in
the week preceding the first day Of September A
daily attendance by the pupils during this week, of
from two to three hours, will greatly facilitate flu
ture operations, and obviate much subsequent loss
OF time.
The department of modern languages, lately va
Gated by the removal of Mr.. Girault, has been in
trusted to Professor Doviliers, graduate of the
University Of Paris, and teacher of experience
This gentleman will also give instruction in drawing
and painting. Specimens of his performance, and
Of that of some Of his late pupils in these desirable
Six young gentlemen can pr- reeetse.'assdenne of
ily of the principal, of which Professor Doviliers
viii be member, and in which, as far practica-
ble the French language will be the medium OF con-
versational intercourse.
Parents residing beyond the limits Of the city,
either within the District or elsewhere, who
may desire for their sons an opportunity OF
ENJOYING in the prosecution of their studies, the sim
gular advantages peculiar to the metropolis for de-
yeoping and stimulating the intellectual powers, as
well as for acquiring varied useful information, may
be made acquainted with the character Of the High
School by consulting any Of the gentlemen whose
names are appended, and of whom all Except those
marked with an asterisk) either now have, or have
recently had, sons among its pupils.
The terms for boarders will be S225 for the ac-
ademic wear. PAYABLE semi-annually and always in
advance.
This sum will be in full for board, lodging, wash
ing, and tuition in all the branches taught in the
school, except the Spanish, Italian, German, and
Hebrew languages.
The terms for day scholars will continue as here
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
II TON.-The undersigned offers his services as
ian agent for claims upon either Of the departments
Tor Congress-
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
|of accounts of disbursing officers, who may hndit
inconvenent 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 paid) will receive immediate
attention. CHARLES DE SELDlNG,
Room No. IL Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue
REFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart, u. 8. N.
Commodore John Downes, U. s. N,
Stephen Cambreleng, esq, New York.
A. 0. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, treasury
Department.
Rev. Septimus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
John G. Rives, esq, Washington, D. G.
John Boyle, esq,
James Hoban, esq.,,
Charles Q; Handy, esq, Purser y, 8. Navy.
John De Bree, esq,
R. R. Waldron, esq,
April 9-H
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HARDWARE &c

HARDWAKEG &c
0IAMPBELL q COYLE, sign Of the Anvil, OPP
~ posite Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue,
are now receiving by the ship Powhatan, from
Liverpool As packages Of assorted hardware consist
ing Of the usual variety, particularly Of carpenters
tools and building materials.
Also on hand general assortment Of American
hardware
Bar iron, all sizes; steel, zinc, tin-plate
Lead pipe, rolled brass, cut, wrought, and horse
nails, &c.
All will be sold at small advance for cash, or to
punctual customers.
August 22--3tw3ws
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NTOTICE.-Wasc committed to the Jail of Wash
~ ington county, District Of Columbia, on the 18th
July, 1845, negro man, who calls himself John
Smith. He is dark mulatto, about feet hish,
and about % or % years of age. Had on, when
committed, a striped summer coat and pantaloons,
a black fur hat, and has other clothing with him,
principally home made. He says he is slave,
and belongs to Mr.. John Smith, who lives IN
Henrico county, between Petersburg and Richmond,
Virginia, and about 90 miles from Richmond. lie
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, as the law d.
ROBERT BALL, Jailei
A. HUNTER,
Aug. 7--Iawtf Marshal ID.
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DR.. POWELL AND DR.. DIossY,
ocuLIsrs AND opHTHALMIc SURGEONS,

26l Broad,cay, corner Of Warren street, Ns,o York,
G0NFlNE their practice to diseases OF the eye,
~ operations upon that organ and its appendages,
and to all mperfections Of vision. Testimonials
from the most eminent medical men Of Europe and
America. Reference patients that have been per-
fectly cured of amauross, cataract, ophthami1,
nebue, specks the eye, strabismus, or squint'
ing, &c. Artificial eyes inserted without any pain
ofoperaton, that cannot be distinguished from the
natural.
SpEcTAcLEs.--Advice as TO the kind of glasses
suitable to particular defects. Persons residing al
distance can receive advice and medicines by de-
scribng their case under the following heads:
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BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES. ALEXANDRIA,

MI RS. MARY L. ELIASON win open board.
lVl ing and day school, at her residence, on the
corner Of Prince aRd 81. Asaph streets, on Monday
the 9th of September next, for the instruction of q
limited number Of young ladies in the several
branches of thorough English and French educa-
ton.
The English department viii 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. Eliason.
Great pains will be taken to teach well the prin-
clples Of science, the application of which will re-
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 viii be taught to
speak accurately, as well as to read and write the
French language.
course Of instruction will be given in Latin, as 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
to educate, will find this Institution convenient for
that purpose, ~ steamboats, ply hourly between
Alexandria and Washington city.
The scholastic year will be divided into two ses-
SONS, OF twenty-five weeks each, commencing on
the 9th OF September, and the 9th Of February.
TERMS.
For board and tuitionsin English nd French, per
session, payable in advance Si25
Day scholars in English and Latin 90
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, it is
requested that application for admission be made
Immediately, either Ivy letter, or personally, to Mrs.
Eliason, at her residence in Alexandria.
REFERENCES. III
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. ]. Mclean, Judge of the Supreme Court
United States, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Chas. M. Thruston, ESQ.,, Cumberland, Md.
Hon. Thomas H. Benton, 81. 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 28-3taw3m
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CHESTERFIELD CO, Va.

vu>HoMPSON nj. BLOUNT, formerly of Pow.
haian county, Virginia, has not been heard
from bv his friends for about seven years. BY the
death Of his father, there funds in my hands to
be used for his benefit; and am anxious 70 learn
vhether he still lives. Any information concerning
he said Thompson M. Blount, directed to me at the
Coal Mine post Office, Chesterfield county, Va',wil
be thankfully received. nn,,,.up11
Editors of newspapers generally, and particularly
at the South, will do an act OF humanity ny giving
the above one or two Insertions.
Aug. 2l--law8w
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

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 2lst
August, to O'Clock p. m. of the 10Th Of September
neri.
In cases where proposals are made embracing
more than one portion Of the work or Of the mate
rails, or the ,choe, as required by the advertisement
the department reserves the right of dividing and
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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CyuILpREN's SHOES, CHEAP FOR CASH
u One of the most complete asaortments 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 av.,
two doors west Of Al street.
July "a
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS,

August 1lth, l845
TIME time limited for receiving proposals for
i 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 oco-
Der next. Persons intending to bid, and wishing
further information, referred to the engineer, a.
B. Warford, esq, at Memphis.
Those papers which have copied the advertise
ment of the Dist utimo, as well the "Cincinnati
Enquirer" and Louisville Democrat" will please
copy this notice also.
Aug ltd
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EDITED BY THOMAS RICHIE
THOMAS RICHIE q JOHN p. HESS
PRoPRIEToRs AND PUBLISHERS.

TERMS.
o.;v paper BY the yesr. in advance Sl0 o.
''a'' for less than year, 81 per month.
ssmL Weekly paper by the year, in advance 60
q for less than year 90 cts. per
month.
weekly paper by the year with an index 0o
W" % for ak months I 90
subscriptions the Daily for less than two to the Semi
weekly for less than four the Weekly for less than
w months will not be received
n not paid within the first six months the Daily paper
l be sl2 the Semi Weekly So and the Weekly 81 50 q
year 49,, ,,s.on,,,,,. 81, ,r ,,.,.rs =, .r,, ,,s ~,
ng for the they have received them ba wfhout
THOSE who subscribe for year and do at the time OF
hscrbing order discontinue theend Of it, viii be
until they order the paper to be stopped
and pay arrearages
PRICES FOR ADvERrIsING
twelve lnrs, or less, three insertions 81 90
= very additional insertion 10
longer advertisements charged in proportion
liberal discount made to those who advertise by the
year, :.
an opportunity paying otherwise may remit by mail
rr k pad The posmasters certificate of such
smittancs shall he sufficient receipt therefor The
- anv spsce. payng bank will be received
IA attention pA be eipeB any order unless the MONEY
MES IT, ., ~
IN, fsken out ef the post Office
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FREDERICK WHITE SULPHUR SERVINGS

FREDERICK WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
Il --situatod six miles east Of Winchester. Va.
and one mile and half from S,ephenson's depot.
on the Winchester and Potomac railroad--are now
open for the reception of company.
This water 10 inferior to none in the State, as il
holds in solution suphurcted hydrogen, iodine, and
msgnesla, imparting tone % the SYSTEM and acting
az powerful Alternative, as numerous vsiters can
tes,iy, having been visited for the last fifty years.
ana, mad u not been for its contracted accommoda-
IONS, must have been among the first watering
places 10 me Union. For the last FIVE years, the
MEDIATE between two and three hundred visitsrs.
Inc proprietor has endeavored to put this water
ing place on footing with the most fashionable and
comfortable places OF the sort, in plain styIe. and
will use every exertion in his power 10 make his
visiters comfortable.
sons leaving Baltimore in the morning cars will ar
rive at the depot at o'clock the same day, where
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 exerton to merit continuance Of il, by ma
''s s'% BsSScH zAS y. i s1sp. ss
Persons wishing to visi, this watering place arc
referred S.r d 70 my former visi,ers:
Ex.rresdent Tyler, Gen. r. Jones, J. c. Rives.
Chief Justice fancy, Mr.. J. N Bonaparte. Rev.
!. A, Collins, Reverdy johnson, Rev Charles c.
Austin, Baltimore
. Judge Nicholas, Richmond,
Messrs. A. M. Patton, ]. J. Chew, Fredericks.
Mr. John Cooper, Col. @. B. Cooke, Mr.. ---
Southgate, Norfolk, Va.
Jos. B. Skinner, Eden,on, N. G.
Hon. VIM. B. Calhoun, Massachusetts,.
Richard w. Barton, Virginia
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GREATEST WONDER OF THE AGE.

DATENT GALvANIC RING, AND MAG
NETIC FLUID.--These wonderful Kings,
and the Galvanic Fluid, have created great sensa-
N see them. both in New York and Boston. They
cure with astonishing rapidity rheumatism, govt,
tic-dooreux, fits, cramp, sick headache, indigestion,
paralysis, stiff joints, general debility, deficiency OF
nervous energy, and all nervous disorders. Ihey
produce ali the beneficial results Of the ordinary gal
yanic battery, or electric and magnetic machines,
without the injurious shocks which always accom-
pany their application. The secret OF preparing
the Ring was discovered by Professor Harmance
Christie, of London in October last, and they nave
been recently introduced into this country by Dr.
Chris,ie. who warns the American public, from the
beginning, to beware of spurious limitations 10
guard against fraud, he will appoint but one agency
In each of the cities Of the United States.
For sale by the only agentin this city. 80
o. FISH a. CO.,
Nos and 2, Browns hotel.
Aug Q6-3m
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YALE CuLLEur In a. ahEd


THIS department is under the direction Of the
tice of 4 sme court of Connecticut, and pro-
lessor nd the Hon. Samuel J. Hitchcock,
LIN Nor in the science and practice o.
Law, IL lGAc H. Townsend, esq, attorney and
counsellor at law.
There are two courses of instruction and study 10
the schoolone called the professional course, and
the other called the general course. The object Of
the professional course is to give thorough lega
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 a branch of liberal knowledge. A
course, with special reference to mercantile iaio Is
introduced as often as any class requests i.
The terms Of the professional course for tuition,
with constant use of textbooks, and ordinary use
Of the library, are as follows, payable IN advance,
unless for satisfactory reasons; For the whole course
Of two years, one hundred and nifty 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
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 general form
on the third Monday Of October, annually. Students
are advised to Join at those times, if conveniently 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 It by letter
postage paid, addressed to either of the instructors
New HAVEN, August lst lS45.
Aug 4-2aw2m
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HNGLIsH AND CLASSICAL SCHOOL

ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL SCHOOL
T. Will be opened on the first Monday Of Sep
TENDER next, at the Hall Of the Washington Be
nevolent Society," q street, between 9Th and thu
school, in which instructions will be given in the
elementary branches of an English education, in
the classics, mathematics, and the several depart
nents Of physical and mental science. The sub
scriber, teacher of fourteen years experience, and
late principal of respectable academy on the East
ern Shore ofMaryland, will devote his time exclu-
syely to the duties of this school.
For further information, inquire attheschool-room
between the hours of 2 a. m. and 3 p. m, for one
week prior TO the first Monday in September.
FRANCIS 8. DUNHAM.
Washington, August, l845.
References.
RI Rev. VIM. r. Nottingham, Baltimore; Rev.
VIM. J. Clark, Churchtown, Pennsylvania; Rev.
VIM. H. Rees, Snow Hill, Maryland; Rev. L. J.
Gilliss, Rev. J. w. French, Rev. Septimus fusion,
Washington city.
August 14--eod3ws
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POSTPONE OF PUBLIC LAND
i SALES IN IOWA.-Public notice il hereby
given, that the public sales Of lands, ordered by
dated the ninth day of May, 1645, to be held at the
land Office at Favfeld in the Territory Of o,ca, on the
fifteenth day Of September next, and on the tssenteth
day of October next declared to be postponed un
til, and to commence, the former on the eighteenth
day of May, l646, and the iaiier on the tcetsecond
day of june, 1886.
Given under my hand at the city Of Washington,
this 18th day Of August, ammo Domini one thousand
eight hundred and forty-fve.
BY the President:
JAMES SHIELDS,
Commissioners Of the General Land Office
Aug 29-laW3w
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TEA. OIL. SPERM CANDLES, &c.
.u.x;. "A la, tho schoouer Victory, gem

r HAVE received by the schooner Victory, gen.
i eral assortment OF new groceries, viz:
Prime imperial, gunpowder, young Tyson, ano
black teas; crushed, pulverzed, and loaf sugars su,
gar-house strip molasses; rice; FIVE hundred ganons
extra winter solar lamp OIL fall and winter Dleacneo
sperm oil, summer pressed sperm candies, NJ :.
terms OF the old stand Of 7th and streets
JNo. A. DONoHoo.
July J6-u