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CO AL! co A Ii!

NTOW is the time /! Just arrived and now landing
IN a small vessel load go tons) of Coal, CAN
thracite) from Philadelphia Those in want of a
good article of this kind of fuel will please apply
early, as it would be preferred to deliver it from the
vessel, without slowing it. Apply to the under
signed, at his Lumber and Coal Yard, 7th street,
near Centre Market-where all kinds of Lumber,
with Lime, Cement, and Calcined Plaster, may be
had cheap for cash or short credit.
JOHN PURDY.
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MIR. GOODMAN,

Manufacturer and Iserter Of artificial Teeth
A .RTIFICIAL TEETH inserted from one to an
n. entire set, upon the late improved method, and
also upon the atmospheric principle, and in the most
superior manner. On fine Gold Plate from 81 to
six dollars; on Silver from So so to three dollars.
In all perfect satisfaction given, otherwise
charge made. Office on Pennsylvania avenue, near
18th street. april 2l-lm.*
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FNHE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .4ttthor of "J,t

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
i CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .4uthor Of "Ju-
mus Tracts" -Four Years in Great Britain" DC.
The work consists of two volumes octave, 504 pages
in each, and is embelIished with two engravings.
Its mechanical execution is in the best style of ele-
CANT literature The price of the work is follows
In fine muslin binding 50 90
DO do do gilt edge and side 5 90
in sheep, extra, library style s 90
In calf, super extra gilt 6 so
In Turkey morocco, super extra gilt n SO
Ihe publishers would state that booksellers are
furnished with the work only at the subscription
price; and hence all who subscribe when the agent
makes his applications will probably get the work
cheaper than by purchasing from the booksellers.
K. FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers,
Corner Of llth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
april ll-tf , r,-lts ,o- +, 49,, .,,.f. Il
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United States Agency and NOtariai Of
fice. established in IS43.

EDMUND F. BROWN, attorney and .agent for
IL Claimants Notary Public, Illinois Commissioner,
&C., continues to settle all kinds of business with
the several branches of Government with his
usual promptness, efficiency and fidelity; especi-
ally CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS, PATENTS, LANDS, PosT
OFFICE AND OTHER CONTRACTS, &C., FStreet, near
l4h street, Seventeen doors East Of The Treasury De-
part'nent, Washington City, ID. c.
I5P Letters must be post paid.
feb 6-1aw6m.
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nIANOs. PIANOs!! pIANos,,,.- TILE

nIANOS! PIANOS!! PIANOS!!!--TIE
subscriber respectfully informs the public that
he has now on hand and for sale several new nnd
fashionable Pianos of the best German manufac.
turers and Of the most beautiful patterns--one Of
them very splendid one They are all Of fine
tone and easy touch. In fact they are not exceled
by any instruments now in the District. He has
just finished one Of his own make This instru-
ment is particularly recommended. Also, several
second hand Pianos for sale. Keeps constantly on
hand secondhand pianos. J. Il. KAHI,.
Piano Forte Maker and Importer, south side Penn
syIvania avenue, betwesn 18th and 10Th sts
mar I'll 3taw3m
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.

BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
Just received, by the schooner Columbia, from
J New York.
u packages prime Butter;
Is boxes do Cheese;
do Pine Apple do;
$50 IA l-2 and whole boxes Raisins;
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
do Turkey Raisins (free from stonesD
leases Bordeau Prunes;
Also, on hand:
9 casks Currants;
5 cases Citron;
| do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and Jellies;
Cranberries in quarter bbls and by measure
Catsups Sardines Olives, Capers;
Anchovies, Curry Powder, &c. &c;
general assortment of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Hermetically sealed do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vermacilla;
Do Salad Oils, SC, sc;
Which, with his former stock, renders his assort-
ment complete, and to which attention is invited.
S. HOLMES,
7th street, nearly opposite Patriotic Bank
Dec lS-tf
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OLD MEN.-Old men, like old trees,
have rough bark, they give you their re-
collections as they do liquids, with trem-
bling hand, that spills half
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND L IFE INsU-
RANCE SOCIETY OF Ia )NDON.
Empowered by act Of Parl lament.
Capital 95OO,OOO sterling. OF 500, 200
naIIaps.


GpNrp.r AGENT FOR THE UNITI ID STATES,
]. LEANDER STARR, No. "a Wa, ust N: Yor X.
NHE rates of this Society are as 10 W as those OF
the American companies, and 10 wer than he
scale adopted by many London off ices. Loa ms
granted to the extent Of two-thirds tn amount of
premium paid, after the lapse of year.
Persons insured in the United States on the SC ale
of participation enjoy the important advantage Of
sharing in the whole business of the Society, which
in Great Britain is very extensive.
The public are respectfully requested to examl ne
the Distinguishing principles Of this institution
their tables of rates. their distribution of profits, and
the facilities afforded by their loan department be-
fore deciding to insure elsewhere.
Pamphlets containing the last Annual Report and
the society's Rates, together with blank form' and
the fullest information may be obtained upon ippl-
cation to any Agent or Sub-Agent.
GjT References of the highest character i'm the
United States given to applicants, # required as to
the standing, wealth, and security Of the above in
stuton.
T. l.. & A. THO. SMITH, Agents.
Office on street, near the Treasury Depart'nt.
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OLIVER wHITTLEsEY, ,

i lEhLIh III Anus, OliS, Uldss, &C., W. 5lreet, |
~ Todd's Buildings, Washington, d. c., has just
received from the original inventors and sole manu-
facturers, large supply Of the genuine
DOric Lamp.
This Lamp is simple in its construction, easily
trimmed, and will give light equal to twenty
sperm candles, at cost of one cent an hour.
Its superiority to other lamps consists in the fol-
lowing advantages: there is no brass other metal
that corrodes which comes in contact with the fluid
the external and internal draughts pass through
the body Of the lamp, producing more perfect
combustion, and keeps the lamp perfectly cool. 1t
be used with open doors and will be less affect
ed by wind currents of air, than any other lamp
Also, other improved Pine Oil Lamps Hall
Lamps and Lanterns, and dealer in Astral and So
lar Shades, Chimnes and Lamp Glasses of all
kinds, Lamp Wick, Pure Sperm Oil, M. b. Dyott's
81 Gould is Glass Fount Pine Oil Lamp all of
which are offered at wholesale and retail at the
loUest prices for cash.
~ B.-Dlrections TO be Observed IN using the
PINE OIL LAMPS.
In trimming the Doric Lamp the chimney is first
removed and the Lamp taken out of the ring, the
button and cone must be next taken off, and the
cone may be used for stand to set the lamp on
while trlmmng-after which the wick-h is
taken out and the wick raised above the tube sufi.
cient to cut off the black or crusted edge, which
should he done with sharp pair of scissors--the
wick-holder is then returned to its place, and the
wick should be perfectly even with the top Of the
tube-fill the Lamp, replace the cone and button,
and it is ready for use.
GTTo avoid accidents, the Lamp should never
be filled while burning. feb 5--tf
A CARD.-The undersigned begs leave to ten
n der his thanks to the citizens Of this com
munity for the liberal patronage which they have
bestowed upon him during the past year. and very
respectfully informs them that he still continues
the Auction and Commission business at Concert
Hall, near Browns hotel, where he will promptly
and with dispatch discharge all business in his
line, to the satisfaction Of any and all persons who
may favor him with it.
he would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
as possible, the 9teedI being at all times accepta-
BILE, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
jan 90 Auction and Commission Merchant.
A .GENCY AT WASHINGTON.-Th sub
N scriber, having been employed for several
years in the public departments at Washington,
and being familiar with the mode of transact ting
business for more than twenty five years, respect
fully offers his services icr the adjustment and col
lection of claims against the Government.
Prompt attention will be bestowed upon any bu-
siness entrusted to his care.
Charges reasonable, according to the labor in
Cured.
All communications must be post paid
N. B. The duties of the Agency will not inter.
fere in the least, with these of an Auctioneer and
Commission Merchant.
dec. BIN BE.NJA.AlIN HO.Na.NS.
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY;

Office No. III, Wall street, New York.
TNHlS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
i LY upon the most favorable terms, and at the
lowest rates of premiums. The annual premium,
If over $50, may be paid one-fourth in cash and
three-fourths in secured note payable in one year.
with six per cent interest, subject to assessments
if required by the Company; or it may be paid in
monthly or quarterly payments at the option of the
insured. There will be an annual dividend of pro-
fits paid in scrip certificates, bearing per cent in
terest, which interest is payable annually. The
Company Wi loan on their scrip two-thirds its
amount or it may be applied to the payment of fu-
ture premiums or to increase the amount insured
All persons taking policies become MEMBERS but are
not liable beyond the amount of their premiums
A married woman can insure the life of her hus-
band secure from any demands of his creditors for
any amount, the annual premium of which does
not exceed $500. The company will pay an equi-
table rate for Life Policies when they shall have
acquired value. All claims on policies will be
paid within three months after proof of the death of
the persons insured. The funds of the Company
must be invested only in stocks of the United States
States of Massachusetts,, New Jersey, New York,
in first mortgages on real estate, worth double the
amount loaned.
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert L. Patterson,
pulduHe NIeIle, Den LoW,
Lewis G. Grover, Charles S. Mackneu,
VIM. A. +. Pentz, Thos. B. Segur,
VIM. M. Simpson, Marcus i. Ward.
Henry McFaran,
ROBERT L. PATTERSON, President
BENZ. g. MILLER, Secretary.
JOSEPH L LORD. Agent.
JAMES STEWART, M. d., No. Q, Bond st.,
Medical examiner.
Washington, ID. G.
JOSEPH G. LEWIS, Agent, 7th street, nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank.
HARVEY LINDSLY, M. D., corner of 4 ! and
G streets, Medical examiner. feb eff
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GOOD AND ILL FoRTUNE.--GOod fortune
is the ordeal by fire, misfortune the ordeal
by water.
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NV HITE'S Compound Sirup of WILD
w CHERRY, Sarsaparilla, and other

NV THITES Compound Sirup of WILD
w CHERRY, Sarsaparilla, and other
MEDICINAL PLANTS. The preparer of the
above Sirup, having witnessed for many years its
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs, and in
truth, in all breast complaints tending to consump-
ton, has been induced by many of those who have
experienced its salutary operation, to offer it to the
public, under the full conviction that the timely use
of this compound will avert the fatal termination of
many cases.
The preparer adds to this notice the certificates Of
two respectable citizens who ascrbe their restoration
to health to this preparation.
This is to certify that my daughter received great
benefit from mixture called Compound Sirup of
Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla, prepared by Mrs. ].
G. White, on 9th street, between and E streets.
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
Sirup, and take pleasure in recommending it to
the public as a sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing.
]. K. HANSON,
II street, First Ward, Washington.
Mrs. J. c. WHITE Dear Madam,-It affords me
heartfelt satisfaction to lay before the public the ben
eft received from your Compound Sirup of Wild
Cherry and Sarsaparilla. | was taken, two years
ago, with bad cough, and tried great many things
that were recommended, and nothing did me any
good. was advised to try some of your Compound
Sirup Of Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla. My cough
was SO bad that hardly could go along, and after
taking the first bottle was so much better that
was able to attend to my business, and now / am
entirely clear. of my cough.
JOHN HAGERTY,
Ninth street. near l., Washington.
AGENTS
S. Redeem, First Ward Washington
10th streets
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farrell Dove + street, between
/ lth and 18th streets.
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandra, ID. C.
Price 81 per bottle, OF $40 per dozen. For sale
by j. G. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb l4-2awly Between ID and streets.
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GRIEF AND JoY.-It is easier to conceal
great grief than great JOY, though our ac-
quaintance sympathize more with the for
mer than with the latter.
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FREE ExHIBITIoM


DLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERREAN
GALLERY, and Photographic Depots, es-
lablished in l640, and awarded the Medal, -four
hrst Premiums, and two highest honors by the In
Stitutes of Massachusetts, New York, and Penn
syiyania, respectively, for the most beautiful col
pred Daguereotypes, and best apparatus ever ex-
hibited.
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing
ton city.
2O5 Baltimorestreet, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
BELLS Jewelry store.
Sycamore street. Petersburg, Virginia.
25l Broadway, New York.
rs Court street, Boston.
136 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
176 Main street, Cincinnati
449 Main street, Louisville, Kentucky.
l3 Main street, Lexington, do
Corner 4th and Chestnut Streets st. Louis, and
Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Portraits taken In any weather, in exquisite style.
Apparatus instructions, and all materials furnished.
dec II emp
CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
CHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET AND
L CHAIR MANUFACTURER Corner Of Penn
syIuania apen,e, and 18th street, Washington City
Venitian Blinds made to order. All work executed
punctually, and in the most workmanlike manner.
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms.
The subscriber thankful for past favors he has
received respectfully asks for continuation of the
same; he is always prepared to execute any work
In the above line.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
in exchange for new. nov Sly c. G..
n C. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP Tail ORLNIG
~. ESI.aBEISHuENT,P Pennsylvania aue,ue, OPP
posite Coleman's Hotel Washington city is prepared
to make up Clothing of every description in the
most modern style and at the shortest notice, and
not surpassed in workmanship by any establishment
IN the city. The following prices have been adopt
ed to suit the times:
Making and trimming Goats, best style, IS so
DO. do. Pants do 9 90
Do. do. Vests do. Is
Making Coats without trimmings 6 90
Do. Pants do. do, | 25
Do. Vests do. do. | 25
All work warranted to fit in a superior style.
z. 9. B. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession will readily ac-
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire.
Gentlemens Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior style.
N. B-Gentlemen and children's clothing cut to
order in the most fashionable style and so arranged
that there can be no mistake in making them up
dec 23-tf
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A HORSE! A HoRsE,.

- EAVFNbEE J "A IIONSE19 y $4,000
AJE have for sale a splendid, wellbred, i,
w and harness horse, young and saoole
Please call at the subscribers' House sound.
Store, Pennsylvania avenue, between a., uln,snlng
streets, South side. l.. s. BE- 81, ~ ano ioth
yelligencerl
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A NiHkAClTE COAL. A superior lot of
~ Butter and other Coal, cheap for cash only.
may be had of the subscriber. Orders received at
'ne once, opposite s. s. Colemans, or at the yard,
near the Long Bridge. ~.' T,.'.
f@NH--H JOHN PETTTBONE.
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MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
W PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW
YORK-MORRIS ROBINSON, President. Hav-
ing been appointed agent for the above named in
stitution, am prepared to receive applications for
insurance on life for ono or more years, or for the
duration of life. The advantages of the mutual
princile above the heretofore more usual joint
stock companies are SO great that it is only neces
sary to understand the principles of its operation to
give decided preference to the mutual plan. A
treatise on the subject and forms of application for
insurance can be had at my store on 9TH street. i'm
mediatey opposite the National Intelligencer office.
G. S. FOWLER, Agent.
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USEFUL MISCELLANY.
"Like the Landscape to the view'
Ever charming, ever new"


WAsuNGToN.-Th following analysis
of the epocbs in the life of General Wash
inpton. is made out from "Spark's Life of
Washington" which has just appeared. 1t
NAV interest some of the readers of our pa
per.
George Washington attended school till
he was sixteen years old. From sixteen to
nineteen his time was spent in surveying,
part of the time in private and part of the
time in public capacity From nineteen
to twenty he was absent several months in
the West Indies, with sick brother, and
the remainder of the time at home, settling
his deceased brothers estate. From twen-
ty to twenty-siX he was in the French and
Indian war. AT twenty-six he was mar
ried, and resided as private citizen on his
estate at Mount Vernon, till he was forty
three. AT this age he was chosen Com
mander-in Chief of the American Army,
which station he held eight years, and re-
tired at the age Of fifty-one, to Mount Yer
non. From fifty TO ffty-seven he pass
ed at Mount Vernon, in agricultural pur-
suits. AT the age Of fifty-seven he was
chosen President of the United States, which
office he held eight years, and retired again
to his favorite pursuits at Mount Vernon,
at the age of sixty-6ve. Here he resided
till his decease-three years. He died at
the age Of sixty Eight.
A traveller stopping at an inn down east,
rnL a.
York were getting along.
"Oh,'' answered the traveller, many OF
them have got upon their legs again.
Chow so; has trade become more brisk"
" No, no, mean that many who former
ly rode in their coaches, are now obliged
to learn to walk"
GRIEF AND JoY.-It is easier to conceal
great grief than great joy, though our ac-
quaintance sympathize more with the for
mer than with the latter
GooD AND ILL FoRTUNE.--Good fortune
is the ordeal by fire, misfortune the ordeal
by water
OLD MEN.-Old men, like old trees,
have rough bark, they give you their re-
collections as they do liquids, with trem-
bling hand, that spills half.
~ A new Literary Magazine in the
City of Washington. =S1s
Prospectus OF
THE TAJJSMAN AND ODD FETJ 0MS,
MAGAZINE.
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DRIME ROLL BUTTER
i bbs. prime Roll Butter
200 Venison Hams
500 bbls. and half bbls. Seneca Mills Flour
We shall be in daily receipt Of fresh Viraipi.
foil Butter, which will be sold 10 the trade low.
cu e, PICK,RELL Il co.
Water street, Georgetown
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THEoPHILUs FISK
Washington Cd. C. } April 10. ls4s

N. B. Those who forward ten dollars shall 70.
ceive eleven copies for one year; for twenty doars
twenty-three copies will be sent and for forty dol
lars fifty copies VIII be forwarded for twelve months
reducing the pnce 70 eighty cents per annum, for
volume Of nearly eight hundred pages Of choice H.
erary matter. april 27-eodlm
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LAWS OF THE UNITED ST.aTES--STERE-
OTYPED EDITION.
Published by authority Of Congress
VOL. 10 SEPARATELY.
TNHE subscribers will publish at the commence
ment ofthe present session of Congress, about
January l, 1916, "THE LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES" agreeably to an act Of Congress Of the
last session. and for the accommodation Of those gen
enen ,oho hare the earlier edition in nine Dolues,
volume ten containing the laws from the year 1889
to March 1845, will be published separately and
sold at the cost of paper and print An annual sup
plement on similar type and paper will hereafter
be published at the close of each session Of Con-
gress, so that the Laws of the United States may
always be had in neat and Uniform style.
tt4Nt4 LITTLE & BROWN,
Law Booksellers and Publishers, Boston.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-05-28
A side-Yicw of War.

A young man who is with our troops at San lsa
bel writes letter to friend in this City giving an
account of the late battles, from which we CLEAN the
following
al have this moment had my first view Of War.
The wounded. numbering about City, have just
came in, in wagons. May the Almighty, in his ini
mite mercy, direct my future steps so thai may lie
yer more witness the wounded brought in from
bnttlc field About 3 O'Clock Oh the
day Of the first battle, went about three miles
and half in the direction, (which was exactly de-
termincd by the smoke arising from the prairie,
which took fire from guns aad putting my ear
close to the ground could hear every discharge OF
artillery very distinctly; and even the fire OF our
patoons of musketry when the 5,h Infantry were
charged by the Mexican Lancers When in the
second battle our Dragons under Capt May were
let loose upon one of their battereshey charged with
such force that the horses headong upon and over
the cannon and before the enemy could recover
from the shock the 9Th Infantry charged furlousiy
upon them with the bayouet and ended the conflict
the enemy flying in every direction, leaving pack,
mules, &c &c. with Gen. Vega among the prison
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-05-28
VOL. w. NO. AZ.

Regiment, on board the steamer James L. Dov az.
rived here on Thursday morning the 18th instant,
aiter very pleasant passage Of three DAYS The
volunteers by the steamer Telegraph arrived on the
18th, and went Immediately into camp.
General Taylor left mere on the morning OF the
l4th Tor his camp, with large train Of wagons and
quitea formidable array of Artillery Dragons and
Infantry, amounting some SIX OK eight hundred.
There was an arrival from the upper camp this
fnoraing, which passed him on his march He has
doubtless ere this reached mia camp.
On the morning OF the 18th inst the Volunteers
under command of Captains Desha and Stockton.
with Regulars enough 10 swell the amount to about
one thousand, embarked on board the steamers Ne
va Leo and Cincinnati, and al O'Clock were land
ed al the BraZos Santiago and took up their line OF
march for the Rio GraDde ali under the command OF
Col Wilson-their march is for Barite. situated
about fifteen miles up the river where II Is unfer-
stood the Mexicans are collecting in considerable
forces.
The L. s. Fleet, consisting Of the Mississippi,
Cumberland Raritan. Lawrence, &c. which have
been here for some days, have down to the Riv-
the troops under the command of Col. Wilson 10
the South bank Of the River.
The steamers will be in readiness a, Barita 10 as
sist in the transportation OF arms and ammunition
The troops under command of Col. Wilson will
have with them days' ralioDs, and scarce q
blanket, with no tent nor any baggage train. A;
dark they had crossed 10 Boca Chice, and were on
their march to the river.
This morning the 10TH the sea is very high, and
the weather squally, 30 tha, the steamer Neva can
not get to sea, and ii il continues. mus, create
some distress in Col Wilson's camp, for provisions
and blankets