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College Of New Jersey.


FINHE next session of this institution will begin
l. on Thursday, The 18Th Of august
The following is list of the instructors
Rev. James Carnahan, d. d., president.
Rev. John Maclean, d. d. vice president and
Professor of the Greek language and literature.
Joseph Henry, M. D., IL. D., Professor of Nat
ural Philosophy.
John Torrey, M. D., LII. D., Professor of Chem
istry and Natural History:
Stephen Alexander, A. M, Professor of Mathe-
mates and Astronomy.
Rev. Matthew B. Hope, M. D., Professor OF
Bellies Lettres.
Evert M. Topping A. M, Adjunct Professor OF
the Greek and Latin Languages.
A. Carbon dc Sandrans, teacher of the French
language
and Assistant Professor of Mathematics.
N. Merritt Owen, A. M, Tutor in Mathematics.
John T.. Duffeld, A. NJ, Tutor in Greek.
Thomas w. Cattell, A. NJ, Tutor in Latin.
Henry J. David, Teacher, pro tenn, of the Ger
man Language
studied during the college course, and ample provis-
ion is made for the illustration of all the lectures
natural philosophy, chemistry, natural history, and
astronomy. The college possesses excellent APP
paratus, museum of natural history, comprising
valuable collections in zoology, botany, mneralogy,
and entomology.
The charge for tuition is s25 session, or $50 a
year.
There is no extra charge for instruction in French
60 German.
Connected with the college there are two refecto-
ries in one of which board is furnished at 81 rs a
week, and in the other at 80 IS. The highest price
for board in private families is 50 week During
the last year several students obtained board at
81 12I week each, others at 81 25, and at 81 so,
and some as low as IS cents.
Persons wishing to enter college, should, if prac-
ticable present themselves for examination at the
har,r af III nlla Ha 0r NJ
vious.
July 13-eod4w
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These ships are all Of the largest class and are
commanded by men Of character and experience
Their cabin accommodations all that can be de-
sired in point Of spendor, comfort, and convent
snce, and they arc furnished with every descrp-
ton Of stores Of the best kind Punetuaity in the
days of sailing will be strictly adhered to.
Price OF passage to Liverpool, 500. From Liv.
erpool to New York as.
Agents for ships Oxford, Mon,ezuma, Europe
Shenandoah, Yorkshire, Fidslia, Cambridge, and
New York,
GOODHUE a CO., or
c. II. MARSHALL, New York.
Barring, BROTHERS & Co,
Liverpool.
Agents for ships Stephen Whitney, VirgInian
Waterloo. and John r. Skiddy,
ROBERT KERMIT, New York,
T. & J. SANDS & CO., Liverpool
Agents for ships Patrick Henry, Ashburton, Hen
~ Clay, (nev, and Independence,
GRtNNELL, MINTURN, Il CO., NY.
CHAPMAN, BOWMAN, & Co, Liverpool
Agents Tor ships Roscius, Siddons, Sheridan,
and Garriek,
Elk. COLLINS & Co, New York,
BROWN, sHIPLEY, & CO., Liverpool.
Agents for ships Queen Of the West, Liverpool,
H0tunguer, and Rochester.
Woodruff q MINTURN, New York.
FIELDEN, BROTHERS, q CO., Liverpool
New York, March 2-lyd
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DR. BANNING,s BODY BRACE.

H. Thousands OF persons afflicted by pulmo-
nary affections, dyspepsia, constipation, and various
degrees Of local general debility, have been re-
lieved by this instrument II is particularly adapt.
ed to numerous ailments prevalent at the South, to
spinal weaknesses, distortions, tendency Of the
body to lounge and droop, both in children and
adults. BY restoring the form to an erect posture,
il enlarges the chest, that the subject breathes
freer and easier and thus many contractions Of the
chest, with attendant affections Of the heart and
lungs counteracted and full play is given 10 the
organs Of respiration.
The brace may be had in this city by applying to
Mrs. Baldwin, who will be in attendance at all
times at Mr.. VIM. T. Duvalrs, ~ street, first door
south of Pennsylvania avenue. A gentleman will
aid in adapting it to those who may call for the pur-
pose
Applications for single braces, from distance, as
also for patent rights, may likewise be directed TO
DR.. Banning's office, 423 Broadway, New York.
Dr. Banning can refer, if desired, to some Of the
most eminent professors Of medical and surgical
science in the United States, as well to numerous
distinguished ladies' and gentlemen in this city and
other parts Of the country.
July S-ly
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PINEY POINT PAVILION.

hNE OF the most convenient, splendid, and pic
~ turesque salt water bathing places in the
United States, will he opened for visiters on the 18th
instant, for the summer campaign. The pavilion
and It's accommodations have been put in COM
plee state Of repair and offer to the invalid pleas
ant resort for health and recreation The ba thing is
delicious, either in the houses or in the open surf
along the sounding shore,n fresh and constant
sea-breeze sets in in the afternoon and continues all
night TIL eight or ten in the morning The pavilion
commands view Of the debouchure Of the Potomac
INTO the Chesapeake bay, the river in front being
nearly ten miles wide. Ii is within eight hours
steammg from Washington, twelve from Baltimore,
and twelve from Richmond.
The steamer Columbia, Capt. Guyther, leaves
Baltimore every Saturday evening, stops at Piney
Point early on Sunday morning. and returns to Bal
umore on Wednesday. The steamer Oceols, Capt.
Mitchell, leaves Washington on Wednesdays and
Saturdays on her way to Norfolk, and returns
Tuesdays and Fridays, touching at the Point in
both directions, landing and receiving passengers.
The proprietor, with these advantages Of bis es-
adjustment, and with corps Of obliging servants,
good fare, good music, boats for sailing, and the
usual accessories OF watering place, together with
moderate charges, confidently casts himself upon
the public appreciation. ..
J.H. BIRCH,
United States Hotel, Washington,
June l7--iAf
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TO THE AFFLICTED.
'NOAD,S PATENT GRADUATE

" Il n Il II y II
CoAD'S PATENT GRADUATED
- ELECTRO-GALvAN APPARA-
TUS, with patent insulated poles, for
medical and other purposes --The under
signed is prepared to apply the above admirable, all
pervadng, pleasant, safe, and potent remedial agent
which has accomplished ,oonders, where all other
remedies fail; in the whole train of nervous and
rheumatic complaints, too numerous to be here
particuarzed and in the actual restoration of sight,
speech and hearing, where no destruction of the or
gan has taken place. Most respectable proof from
physicians and others will be exhibited at his
apartments, south side Pennsylvania avenue, sixth
house east of the market, and nearly opposite
Browns Hotel, where the splendid first size or
largest apparatus will be kept in readiness at any
hour, day night, that may be appointed; and the
second size, for abroad, when required, He has
received due instructions in their application from
the inventor; for which he was previously prepared
by many years experience in the use of electricity
in another form. ...''
As this is a subject to which justice cannot be
done in a newspaper advertisement, a communica-
ton will shortly be made to the public in another
way, embracing opinions Of eminent physicians OF
the apparatus, and selections from successfully treat
ed cases. @ ..-s.as. e .-
The undersigned having, twenty-five years ago,
been IN the practice, in certain cases. of aiding the
operation of the electric fluid by relaxing the sys-
tenn during It's use, in the vapor bath this sautary
practice viii be continued the bath invented by him
being peculiarly adapted to such service.
BOYD REILLY.
T. S.-B. X. has been appointed one of the gen
eral agents for the sale of apparatus and rights Of
use, in places not already disposed Of Ladies and
gentlemen who had not an opportunity of seeing
them at the Capitol, Gadsby's Hotel are respect
uy invited to examine and try their effects at his
apartments. They will find them by no means
shocking.
June 29--f
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AND AGENCY IN TExAs,TThs sub.

.
IL seTiber, having, during a residence Of Or ~
years in Texas, been connected with the land pihees
thereof and having acted the agent OF his friends
in the United States in purchasing, selling, holding
paying taxes upon, and giving a general superin-
endence TO their lands in Texas respectfully offers
his services to such other persons abroad as may
wish TO engage them.
REFERENCES.
His excellency Arson Jones, General Sam. Hous-
ton, General L, ]. Rusk, General p. ]. Henderson,
Colonel James Love, Colonel James Riley, Hon.
ID. s. Kaufman, Texan charge d'afaires, Wash
ington city; Matthew st. Clair Clarke, do; King
man d Co., do; General c. f. Mercer, and the
rexian eonsuls 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 Imitation; many titles of lands conveyed
in the United States cannot be admitted TO record in
Texas, for want Of proper Authorization. Owing
TO some other of these causes the best lands
are in a condition to be lost.
Having made it my business to become acquaint-
ed with all the laws relating to titles, and being de-
ermined TO attend diligently to all claims confded TO
me, require, in all cases, advance in cash, suf-
eient to cover expenses of investigation. When
that shall be done, am willing to take contingent
interest in the lands for attention and services.
ROBERT ID. JOHNSON.
Galveston, August 7, l645.
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EU ROPEAN HOTEL,
City OF Washington, near the Treasury
building, -

l. plenshed his well known hotel, renewedly
soieits the patronage Of his friends and the public
His tables will always be supplied with the best
the seasons afford; and whilst effort will be spared
to give entire satisfaction, his terms will be found
so moderate as to command attention from residents
and strangers. There are several elegantly furnish.
ed suites Of apartments and single rooms ready for
immediate occupation. Those who wish permanent
board will find it highly advantageous to call For
persons having business with the departments the
location Of the hotel is most convenient Foreign
will find their language spoken at this house. and
their comforts strictly considered Parties accom-
modated with refreshments of all kinds at the
shortest notice. Dinners sent to all parts of the
city as usual. .. .. l..a aaal.
L. GALABRUN.
June 81, lS46-4meodf ..M. ,...,r, q
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NARSHAL'S SALE.-ln virtue of writ
lNl Of fer Iacas, issued from the clerks Office OF
the circuit court of the District of Columbia for the
ounty Of Washington, and to me directed, shall
ex pose at public sale for cash on Saturday, the 22d
Of August next at the front Of the courthouse
door OF said county, at - o'clock m, the following
property viz: All the right title, interest," and claim
Flames c. Deneae, late Of said county That piece
or parcel of ground being lot No l2, in square No
I,043, as laid down on the ground plan of the city
Of Washington, with the improvements thereon
being an old framed house, one and half story
high, seized and levied upon as the property OF
said Deneae, and sold to satisfy judicals No A to
November term, l843, in favor Of William Clarke.
ALEXANDER HUNTER,
Marshal Of the District Of Columbia.
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John HERDMAN h CO., United states
- and Great Britain and Ireland, old es-
tablished Emigrant once, 81 south street,
New York.
HERDMAN, KEENAN, & CO., Liverpool
Passage to and from Great Britain and Ireland (via
Lverpoo) by the Old Black Ball Line, or any Of
the regular packet-ships sailing every five days.
The subscribers in calling the attention Of old
eountrymen and the public generally to their ua-
equalled arrangements for bringing out passengers
from the old country, beg to state that the business
Of the house at Live. foo will be conducted by its
branch. .,. .".
Those sending for their friends will al see
the great importance of this arrangement II will
The ships employed in this line well known to
be the first and largest class, commanded by of
experience; and they sail every FIVE days, offer
every facility that can be furnished. With those
superior arrangements, the subscribers look forward
for a continuation Of that patronage which has been
so literally extended to them for so many years
past In case any Of those engaged do not embark,
the passage money will be refunded customary.
For further particulars, apply BY letter, postpaid
J. HERDMAN e. CO.,
81 South street, New York.
HERDMAN, KEENAN, e. CO.,
Liverpool
Mr.. THOMAS FTTNAM, saddle and harness
maker on 9Th street. three doors north of Pennsyl-
vania avenue the agent Of this house for the CITY
or WLsHNGroN, ID. c., who will attend to the
transaction Of all business in their line, when
CURED to do so.
N B.-Drafs for any amount can as usual be
furnished payable at all the principal banking nstitu-
lions throughout the United Kingdom, on spplica-
ton above.
March l4-ly
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THE DAILY UNION
Pleasure Excursion 70 Piney Point, Old
Point, Norfolk, and Cape Henry.

a s-n. The steamer oSCE0LA will leay
R Washington for the above places, OF
Saturday next, the 25th inst, at o'clock, a. m.
and Alexandra at halfpsst 8, arriving at Pine,
Point about p. M, and at Old Point and Norfolk
early next morning. She will leave Norfolk agaiI
at 7, a. m, for the Point and the Capes, and re
return about 7, p. m.
Returning, the osceola will leave Norfolk Mon
day, at 5, p. m, and arrive at Washington mex
morning.
Passage and fare to Piney Point and return, 81
TO Norfolk, and return, &c. for gentleman and lady
sl0 and through TO Richmond for S.
Music will be in attendance.
JAMES mitchell,
July 81 Captain
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BOARDING.

MRS. M. GRIM, l0S Walnut street, (between
1Nl 4th and 5th,l Philadelphia, having connected
with her old establishment the large and commodi-
Gus house adjoining, is now prepared to sccommo-
date additional number Of genteel boarders. She
has several large and airy apartments for families
travellers, and others '' p .-.i ''
Warm and cold baths are attached to the house,
and every attention paid by herself and walters. ~
The situation ia central. Terms moderate.
lime 1Q-eo1un " VT
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NEW YORK and MARSEILLES Line
~ OF Packets.-The aforementioned ships
will leave New York on the LIST, and Marseilles
the 10th Of each month of the year, as follows:
FROM NEW YoRk.
ship Arcole new Eveisigh, LIST January and June.
ship CASTOR, Coulter, LIST February and July.
ship Nebraska, (newD Watson, LIST March and August
ship Prince De Jonye new Lawrence, LIST April and
september.
ship Missouri, sihssisr, LIST May and October.
FROM MARsEILLEs.
ship Arrole, new fyeleigh 10th March and August.
ship CASTOR, Coulter, 10Th April al september
ship Nebraska, tnew1 Watson, 10th May and october.
ship Prince De Jonyills, newt Lawrence, 10th June
and November.
ship Missouri, sihes,er, 10th July and December.
These are all fsst-sailing, coppered, and copper
fastened vessels, and commanded by men OF ex pc
rienoe. Their accommodations for passengers are
all that need be desired in point Of comfort and con-
venicncs, having excellent sta,e-room accommoda-
tons.
Punetualty in the days Of sailing from both ports
may be relied on.
Goods addressed 10 the agents will be forwarded
free Of other charges than these actually paid.
For freight or passage apply 10
CHAMBERLAIN a PHELPS, Projectors,
100 Front street, or 10
BOYD q HiNCKEN, Agents,
Tontine buildings,
corner Wall and wstsr streets, New York
March ely
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Net amount of accumulated premiums, s2l5, ST.
This company is organized on the purely mutual
principle and its business is restricted by the char
to the insurance OF lives and granting annuites
and endowments,
IL commenced, without CAPT tai on the LIST of Feb
ruATy, l643 At the close ofits second year, (3ls
January l945 il had issued 0e6 Policies and its
net accumulated premiums was s97 ,276. At the
termination Of the third year, on the 3lst January,
1896 the whole number Of policies issued was 3 1873
and its net accumulated premiums, after paying ali
losses and expenses, was s2l5, 57l; thus exhibiting
increase during the last year Of 047 policies is
sued, and SIZE, 27S of accumulated funds which il
rapidly augmenting by an annual income of $780,
900, growing out Of original and renewed premiums
and interest on investments.
This extraordinary success places the company
in a strong position, and it now ranks among the
safest institutions in the country.
Policy-holders participate in the whole Of the
profits, there being no proprietary interest sub
scrbed capital to absorb any portion thereof An
extensive and prosperous business promises large
dividends on the first division Of profits the LIST
of February, l64S, and persons now insuring will
share in these profits if they survive that period.
The premiums are paid annually, and are low
as any American company, and lower than the
English, with participation in the profits. Policy
holders are secured by investments in bonds and
mortgages on real estate in the city Of New York
and Brooklyn, worth double the amount loaned
thereon, and in stocks Of the State and city Of New
York.
The transactions of this company are on the
cash prnciple-consequen,ly the survivors Of par.
ties insuriDg with il will not be subjected to the
heavy drawback Of accumulated premium notes
reducing the benefit of the assurance to small pit
lance. '..a .. .rr
Persons may effect insurance on their own live,
and the lives Of others. A carried woman can insure
the life Of her husband, which will to her SOLE
use and that of her children.
Pamphlets explanatory of the principles o.
mutual life insurance, and illustrating its advan
tages, with forms of application may be obtained a
the Office of the company, 56 Wall street, or Of any
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G. EO RIG II NJ. Rim.

COUNCILLOR -AT-LAw,
III AS established his Office in the city of Wash
IL ington, and profFers his services to the public
IN the prosecution Of claims upon the Treasury of
the United States, in the argument of cases in the
circuit courts for the District Of Columbia, and in
the Supreme Court of the United States
His Office is on the south side Of New York ave.
nue., between 9th and 10th streets.
June bly,
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TNHOMAS ii. CHAMBERS, formerly con-
Il ductor to Dubois e. Stoddart, piano forte man.
ufacturer, No. 1856 Broadway, New York.
N. B.-All piano fortes sold at this establishment
are warranted to stand the action of any climate.
Reference in Washington, DR.. J. A. Houston,
Office Of the "Union."
June 3-6m
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DRICE-LIST Of splendid Goods, as this
Il day reduced at the New York Cheap
Lace store, between 10th and 18th streets,
Pennsylvania avenue.--In order to close as
many of our goods possible before the LIST Of Sep
tember, lat which time we commence more extern
sive business offer the ladies all Of our goods
at 20 per less than they can be bought in New
York by the largest quantity, viz:
French-worked collars of the latest style, from
IS cents to 81 1871, all of which we warrant
to be worth double the price asked
Lace collars at g. cents, worth IS cents
Inside handkerchefs, from 62t cents upwards
French breakfast caps, new article only so
cents--former price IS cents
large quantity Of gloves and ms at cost, from
3 cents to 37I cents pair
Linen and silk handkerchiefs, scarfs and era
watts, from l2t cents to Sl-such are SELL
ing everywhere for double the money
good assortment Of Suisse, Sacharila, book
and Tarlatand musins, IS per cent cheaper
than they can ever be sold again
Cambria and muslin edgings and nsertings,
from cents to IS cents per yard
Suisse muslin spencer capes, trimmed with lace,
81, worth 50
Muslin scarfs, 81, old price 81 so
Lisle caps, only cents a piece
Black and colored sewing silks, ! cent a skein
Best solid headed pins, only cents a paper
Quilngs or rouches, cents piece, worth 10
cents
Splendid flowers in wreaths, punches, &c, from
l2I cents to 25 cents-not half their value
A large and choice assortment, of bonnet caps,
from 6! cents to 25 cents
Neede-worked falls, from IS cents to Sal
ways sold from 81 to IS
Infants caps, only l2l cents worth 37I cents
Bonnet and cap ribands, from cent to 90 cents
Nets for capes, caps, scarfs, &c, from cents
to 81
Silk and cotton illusion nets for veils from IS
cents to so cents per yard
And ten thousand other articles, which we will
sell at precisely the first cost in New York.
BRAGDON g. TWOMBLY.
LII. % re
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A GENCY ATwAsHINGToN.-Thes sub

A GENCY AT wASHIN GTON.-The sub
IA scriber will undertake the prosecution Of claims
domestic or foreign before Congress or any o
the departments of the United States government
Claims for return Of dutes for lands; for pensions
before the Indian Commissioner; or those ari sing
under contracts treaties, or otherwise.
Having visited the principal cities Of Europe, in
which he has correspondents of long standing, he
will also undertake TO transact any financial bust
ness with that continent.
Communications "post paid I" addressed to
ROB'T. A. PARRISH,
Washington, ID. C.
REfER TO
William +. Hayemeyer, mayor Of New York.
John M. Scott, ex-mayor of Philadelphia.
Jacob G. Davies, mayor Of Baltimore.
William w. Seaton mayor OF Washington.
Office in Concert Hall, near Browns ii otel
Feb. 2S-6m
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NEW york ADVERTISEMENTS.
Tammany Hall, opposite the Park and
City Hall, Nassau street, New York.
IINHE proprietors of this extensive Hotel, the

.rINHE prOpriotors OF this extensive Hotel inc
i celebrity of which has spread throughout the
United States, and indeed throughout Europe, and
al which the European plan Of lodgings and table
under distinct organizations FIRST introduced IN.
to this country, have recently added TO the large
main building Of their Hotei an elegant addition,
fronting the Park six stories hgh, which has great
the entertainment Of the travelling public. The To-
cation Of Tammany Hall is known to be not only
the most pleasant Of any hotel in the city, but unsur-
passed in point Of convenience to men OF business,
and near all the principal places Of public smuse.
ment The European style OF entertainment Is sui
maintained, and the whole establishment has re-
Gently been re6tted and put in perfect order-the
whole being under the immediate superintendence OF
Mr.. CHARLEs BRows, whose long experience in the
business enables tbs proprietors to assure all who
may favor them with their patronage ofeyery atten-
ZION which can be procured at any other hotel IN the
city or country.
April 30-d9m
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vERANDAH HOTEL, Washington.
Located on Penn. avenue, one block from
Railroad DeDOt

THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
J. and the public that he is now prepared to make
arrangements with transient and permanent board
ers at moderate chsrges-viz:
Transient boarders, per day 81 90
Do do per week 90
Boarding, without room, per week 3 90
The dining and lodging rooms are large and airy
and neatly furnished
The coffee, relish, and private dining rooms will
be continued as usual. He trusts, from his close
application to the wants and comforts of his guests
las heretofore,) to have the same liberal patronage
extended to his establishment.
JOHN CoTTER, late of New York.
. July 7-lwif