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VIZ AsHINGToN CITY DYING EsTAB-

VIZ AsHINGToN CITY DYING EsTAB-
w LiSHMENT.-F. WHEArLEY, of George
town, would most respectfully inform the citizens
of Washington and vicinity that he has taken the
stand at the corner Of lIth street and Pennsylvania
avenue, south side, formerly occupied by ]. Berk-
ley, where he invites his old customers, and as
many new ones as may be pleased to try his skill in
the art Of dying silk, wooen 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 ofhc public, and
with view to enlarge his business, and by exh-
biton of superior work to extend his reputation, to
take stand in the metropolis where he 10 prepared
to receive and execute all manner of ladies' and gem
temen's apparel in a superior stile. Shawls of
every material and texture cleansed, blcachcd, 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 tho
country. He has lately built and fitted up an extern
sive and complete dye-house and is prepared TO do
all kinds of work with despatch, and in q 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 gentlcmen's apparel
generally, done. The shape and set Of the coat
not in the slightest degree injured; and the color
warranted to stand and not in the least to rub
All kinds Of work will 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 atien-
ton of boardng-house Keepers iavern-keepers, and
others having curtains TO cleanse or color TO the
present, a more propitous time than the fall.
The work can he done better in good weather; and
there is less hurry in summer. May 6--dlms
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NEW GOODS now opened and ready for sale at
In the Fancy Store opposite the Centre Market.
J. H. GIBBS, having just returned from New York
goods, begs TO call the attention Of the ladies and
public generally to the following articles:
A selection 0fthe choicest extracts and pcrfumery
Of Lubns, Bayley, Blews, and Gueland, latest IN
vention. 'f sltfH'
Several descriptions Of the richest feather and 9TH
err fans. ~ @t
Also, beautiful finished plain fans
Ladies' and misses Lisle thread gloves, equal to
the finest silk y sb sa''f's
Best French kid gloves, ofthe most fashionable
colors, silk mits, &c.
A beautiful assortment Of ornamental hair pins,
breastpins, bracelets neck chains, glove chains
rows, gold and silver pencils, thimbles, &c.
A quantity Of hair brushes of every quality and
size. '5 esA
Shell, side, tuck, and dressing combs
Buffalo and English horn do.
Tooth and nail brushes of superior manufac-
ture. ai@ g{t8
The finest soaps, oils, pomades, shaving soaps,
creams, &c. '2'3t
Also, very elegant toilet bottles, suitable for
presents
A variety Of the newest style Of gimp cords for
dress trimmings, cords and tateels, fancy buttons,
sewing silk, purse twist, work and other baskets,
retcules, carpet bags, satchelS oos, DOLLS and
number Of useful and ornamental articles TOO nu-
mcrous TO mention. '.iH
J. III. g. has now on hand handsome and we'll
finished stock of ladies' hair work, to which he
would respectfully invite their attention.
May 9-6tif 3i sAa97es
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TT Is IMPORTANT TO FARMERS AND
j GARDENERS TO BUY THEIR GARDEN

TT Is IMPORTANT TO FARMERS AND
J. GARDENERS TO BUY THEIR GARDEN
SEEDS WHERE THEY CAN GET THEM
FRESH AND GENUINE.-The subscriber re-
spectfully 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 streets, opposite the State DE.
partment, where the farmer, gardener, amateur, and
sced-dealers 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.
Stockholders supplied by the pound, bushel, or
barrel, ut 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 aH
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EDITED BY THOMAS RfTCHIE.
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Wan DErARrMEsr, May ls45.

THE appropriations applicable to such objects
i are 80 limited by law, that no books, aliases,
maps, newspapers, or periodicals, sent to the War
Department without subscription or order previous
ly given can be paid for, considered public prop
erty All claims and accounts against the depart
ment must be rendered the close of the quarter in
which supplies Of any kind were ordered and fur
nished, 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 both Of September, 3lst Of December
3lst Of March, and 30th of june
May l3-2awIm
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Jan. 28-1y

X ENERAL AGENCY, WASHlNGTON.-T
VI l.. SMITH, late Register of the Treasury,
and A. THO. SMITH, Attorney and Counsellor al
Law, and late Chief Clerk of the Navy Depart
ment, has associated for the transaction of general
agency business at the seat of government of the
United States, under the firm of L. l.. q A. Tho.
SMITH, and will attend to the prosecution and col
lection of claims in the several executive depart
ments and before Congress; to the receipt of I'M
claimed dividends on the old funded debt and the
new oans to the refundment Of moneys paid for
duties under protest. to the settlement of public ac-
counts; to claims under Indian and other treaties;
to business connected with the French, Mexican,
Neapolitan, and Spanish indemniues to prescription
and other land claims; to the procuring of patents
for public lands, and for scientific and useful inven-
tons to the obtaining Of pensions; to the purchase
and sale of real estate stocks &c; and to whatever
business may require the aid of an agent attor-
ney.
The long experience Of the members of this firm
in their late official connection with the government,
has made them familiar with the forms and modes
of procedure required to be observed in the
ton of all kinds Of public business. In addition to
the advantages which they are thus enabled to Offer
thew pledge prompt and faithful attention to all
matters which may be intrusted to their care.
The charges will be regulated by the nature of the
business. Letters must be post paid.
This firm has been appointed the agents of the
National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society of
London, whose capital is $780, OO to effect life
insurance,
Office on F. street, near the Treasury Department,
and opposite the clearinghouse of Messrs Corco-
ran e. Riggs, April 2s-dlwstaw2w
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OREGON SEED CoRN.--I have to-day re.
~ ceived a few bushels of this extraordinary
corn, introduced by General VIM. III. Harrisoni n
1899, and which last year yielded l2l bushels to
the acre, and sbeIled a bushels to the barrel This
corn is well worth the agrculturists attention. its
yield is at least 20 per cent. over the common For
full description OF il see Patent Office report, 1S45
page 434. Those in want should apply early, as the
supply is limited.
March IL Corner of T. and 7th streets.
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April 3-6m
NEW YORK CARPET WAREHOUSE.
REUBEN SMITH, Jr.

S'4 Broadway, opposite the City Hall, New York,
IMPORTER and dealer in carpetings, floor oil
i cloths, &c, would respectfully solicit the aten-
hon of dealers and others visiting the city, to his
ilensiye assortment of French Aubusson, Byminster,
Royal Velvet Wilton, Geneva Velvet, Tapestry,
Brussels, Threeply, Ingram and Venetian Carpet
ings Floor Olcloths, &C., to which he is daily add
ing the newest and most elegant patterns, received
by the latest importa,ions, comprising the largest
anu ricnest assortment of carpetngs and floor oil
menis are offered to purchasers, as from his grea,
laciues ana long experience in the business, he is
enabled 70 furnish them with the latest and best
March 3-2m - Ptis
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NTlLKINsoN's cEMENT-for restoring Chi
w ma, earthenwsre, glass, wood, and marble,
that are broken to their former state of usefulness,
without dis6gurng in the least, and in such man.
ner that fire, air, or hot water will not affect them;
and the article repaired fit for use in thirty minutes.
Also, Chinese diamond cement for the same pur-
~ j. F. CALLAN,
Ian 40 Corner Of T. 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 a reduced price:
Air from the Opera La Double Echelle-varia-
tons. Composed by H. Roscllen,
II Desideria Pensce Romantque. Par IL Cramer.
lie Observation-Disclosures variations. Par Hunter
Fantasia for the Piano, or the most favorte airs in
Rossini's opera Of Othello:
Transyvania Waltz. BY VIM. yucho.
Transylvana March. BY VIM. Jucho.
OH native scenes-song. BY Phillips.
Son 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 WeilIand.
Fra Divolo Galop. BY Vereck.
May 5
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DIAPER AND FEATHER FANS--W. FIS-
CHER has just opened choice selection of
handsome paper and feather fans, at intermediate
prices, from cents to - each. Ladies would do
well 10 examine the great variety Of useful articles
for sale at Stationsrs' Hail. before purchasing else
whore.
April Is r,f =. b.,a.ro., ..,
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ID TAIRE.--F. Taylor has just received from
Paris volumes S and of the above valuable series.
completing and concluding the work.
aVoame contains the military writings and can,-
paigns of Federic, Lloyd, Gubert, Cessac, Carnot,
Thibault, and Jomini.
poleon each volume being large octave OF nearly
thousand pages, and accompanied with an atlas Of
engraved maps, military plans, &C. DC; price " Is
for each volume, and - IS for each atlas.
The earlier volumes Of this series treat OF the cam
he tactics. strategy, &C., &c, Of the Greeks, Ro-
mans. DC, a. detailed by Polybius, Thucydides,
Arrien. and others; the series commencing with the
earliest authentic military records, and coming down
continuously to the present time.
May -
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1900 pistols,
1000 swords, and
I ON conner nnuder


200 swords, and
l,20O 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 esiab-
lished patterns The workmanship and finish must
be equal to those Of the model arms and the aeve-
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 ver-
flying gauges already established.
Patterns of the aforegoing pistols, and copper
powder TASKS, may be seen on application to the
commandant ofeither of the navy-yards, or to this
bureau.
All to be delivered on or before the 4,h day OF
June, l046: one-thrd at the navyyard near Boston,
and two~thirds at the navy-yard near New York; to
be delivered free of charges, except 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, be entered
into within fifteen days after The time limited for re-
ceving blds and ten per cent. of the amount of al
bills will be retained as collateral security, for tie
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 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
iona Intellgencer, 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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E'oh SALE OR RENT-A neat framed cot
Il tage house containing six rooms, kitchen, cow
house, DC, with two squares of ground attached
one of which is enclosed with new fence and Is in
agood state of cultivaon-situated near the bound
airy OF this city. This property is in pleasant and
healthy locality; and having upon il two large and
never failing springs, so elevated that water NAV be
conducted to any part Of IT, is admirably adapted to
an early garden, or dairy. II viii be rented on
moderate terms TO good tenant sold cheap for
CASH or exchanged in part payment for new me-
dium sized comfortable brick dwelling suitably situ-
ntee IN the lat, I'd, or Sd ward of the city.
For further particulars, apply to
JOHN f. CALLAN.
Mar 29--df
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HoUsE-FURNIsHING wARERooMs.

HOUSE-FURNISHING WAREROOMS.
DOTELER, DOM & 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 low 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-
tached
Cornelin's celebrated solar oil and lard lamps
Walters and tea trays
Hall lanterns and lamps
Shovel and tongs, andirons and tenders
Cooking utensils ofevery 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
housekeeping 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 a
good stock of superior French china dinner, desert,
and tea aets,
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NEW GAMES.

NEW GAMES.
w FISCHER, importer Of fancy and staple
wv stationery, has just opened the following
new and interesting games for children and adults:
CHARACTERISTICS, an original game.
The Spirit Of Genius.
Master Rodbury and his pupils.
Doctor Busby illustrated
The beautiful game of kings.
The Pickwick cards.
Shakespeare in new Dress
The National Game.
Scientific amusements for the old and the young
the grave and the gay. Also, large assortment OF
Chessmen, Backgammon Boards, Checker Boards
and men, Dominocs, Graces, and Batiledorcs, kept
constantly for sale at Stationers' Hall, at reduced
prices for cash.
May 6-2aw4w
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COLORED CANTON MATTINGs-W have
~ just received 20 pieces colored Canton mattings
Of superior quality, a. q. wide, just arrived from
Canton. d. CLAGETf & co,
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CHEAP SHOE STORES You are hereby no.
~ tilted to be and appear at one of our shoe stores
on or before the first time you want a new PAIR OF
Boots or Shoes, and then and there fit yourself from
large assortment at prices to suit the times.
j. T.. FOWLER d Co.,
18th and F streets, and
w. MANN,
Sign of the LARGE BOOT,
Penn. av., near Al street.
Anil II
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PISTOLS, SWORDS, AND COPPER POW
DER FLASKS FOR THE NAVY.
BuREAU OF ORDNANCE AND HypRocRAppY.

BUREAU OF ORDNANCE AND HYDRocRArHY,
23d April, l845.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Bureau I'M
i til 3 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,
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To Lawyers, Merchants, Mechanics, Farm
ers, and Public Officers, &c.
AMERICAN GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY,
WASHINGTON N

nN retiring from his official station Assistant
~ Postmaster General, JOHN s. SKINNER
deyotes himself To the transaction GENERAL AGEN-
cy BUSINESS, particularly in connection with the va
rlous departments ofthe national goyernment-busi-
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 or who require researches
TO be made in the public records any where IN the
Union, can have their requests promptly attended
to, by addressing the undersigned.
Extensive acquaintance throughout the Union,
consequent on the longcontinued connection of both
the undersigned with the newspaper press, with the
post Office and other public organizations, will great
" 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
the pension, post Office or patent laws--merchants
desiring remission of duties, &c.-nechanlcs or IN
ventors requiring patents--and farmers having bur
siness with the General Land Office, may lind 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 or sell lands in Virginia and other southern
States; and nquirers, from the North or South, are
respectfully referred to our circular concerning ag-
ricultural improvement in the southern States, :
lately published in the Globe, lntelligencer, and
other journals.
Letters must be post free, to insure attention; and
may be addressed to the subscribers, either at AL
bany, New York, or Washington particularly al
the latter place. -
JOHN S. SKINNER,
HENRY ORElLLY.
Is-Sensibe of the manifold courtesies with
which he has been honored by editors of all parties
from the time when he established the first agricu
tural journal in America more than quarter-cen-
fury ago, JOHN S. SKINNER adds this note fol
the purpose of saying that it will afford him grea
pleasure to maintain the intercourse thus long con
tnued, and reciprocate the services of editorial
friends who may now favor him with few lnser
tons of this notice.
April l
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VIZ oRMsi woRMs,i woRMs!n
w Frey's vermifuge
Fannestock's do
Viewers Worm Tea
Shermans and Peters's Worm Lozenges
For sale by
April 10 J. +. CALLAN.
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LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining IN The Post O65ce, Washington Cify, May
Is, 1845.
U=Persons inquiring for letters in the following
list, will please say they advertised
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