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PINEY POINT PAVILION,

nNE of the most convenient, splendid, and pic
~ turesque salt water bathing places in the
United States, will be opened for visers on the 18th
instant Tor the summer campaign. The pavilion
and Its accommodations have been put in COM
Pete state Of repair, and offer to the invalid pleas
ant resort for health and recreation. The bathing is
delicious, either in the houses or in the open surf
along the sounding shore.n A fresh and constant
sea-breeze sets in in the afternoon and continues all
nightull 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
steaming 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
timore on Wednesday. The steamer Oceola, Capt.
Mitchell, leaves Washington on Wednesdays and
Saturdays on her way to Norfolk, and returns on
Tuesdays and Fridays, touching at the Point in
both directions, landing and receiving passengers.
The proprietor, with these advantages Of his es-
adjustment and with corps Of obigipg 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. II, BIRCH,
United States Hotel, Washington,
June l7--iff
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EU ROPEAN HOTEL,
City OF Washington, near the Treasury
building

NE subscriber, having fully prepared and re-
Il plenished his well known hotel, renewedly
solics 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
ers will find their language spoken this house, and
their comforts strictly considered. Parties accom-
modated with refreshments of al kinds at the
shortest notice. Dinners sent to all parts of the
city usual. ..
:. L. GALABRUN.
June 81 lS46-4meodif
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DRICE-LIST OF Splendid Goods, as this
II day reduced at the New York Cheap
Lace store, between 10th and nth streets,
Pennsylvania avenue. In order to close as
many Of our goods possible before the LIST of Sep.
TENDER, lat which time we commence more extern
sve business, offer to the ladies' all Of our goods
at 20 per cent. less than they be bought in New
York by the largest quantity, viz;
French-worked collars OF the latest style, from
25 cents TO 81 l2t, all Of which we warrant
to be worth double the price asked
Lace collars, at g. cents, worth IS cents
Inside handkerchefs, from 62J cents upwards
French breakfast caps a new article only SO
cents--former price IS cents
A large quantity Of gloves and ms at cost, from
3 cents to 37l cents pair
Linen and silk handkerchiefs, scarfs and cra-
watts, from l2i cents to Sl-such as are SELL
ing everywhere for double the money
A good assortment of Suisse, Sacharila book,
and TaIlatand musns, 25 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 81
Muslin scarfs, 81, old price 81 so
Lise caps, only 3 cents a piece
Black and colored sewing silks, cent a skein
Best solid.headed pins, only cents paper
Qungs rouches, s cents a piece worth 10
cents
Splendid flowers in wreaths, lunches, &c, from
l21 cents TO % cents-not half their value
A large and choice assortmen. 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 37J cents
Bonnet and cap ribands, from cent to 90 cents
Nets for capes, caps, scarfs, &c. from 3 cents
to 81
Silk and cotton illusion nets for veiIs from 25
cents to so cents per yard
And ten thousand other articles, which we will
sell at precisely the first cost in New York.
BRAGDON e. TWOMBLY.
Julv 01-iff
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nR. BANNING's BODY BRACE

II Thousands Of persons afflicted by pulmo-
nary affections, dyspepsia constipation, and various
degrees Of local general debility, have been re-
eyed by this instrument. Il is particularly adapt.
ed to numerous ailments prevalent at the South, to
spinal weaknesses, distortions, a tendency Of the
body to lounge and droop, both in children and
adults BY restoring the form to erect. posture,
1t enlarges the chest, that the subject breathes
freer and easier, and thus many contractons of the
chest, with attendant affections Of the heart and
lungs, counteracted and full play Is given to the
orgnns 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. Duyall's, ~ street, first door
south Of Pennsylvania avenue. A gentleman will
aid in adapting il 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.. Bannings Office, 423 Broadway, New York.
DIR. Banning refer, if desired, to some Of the
most eminent professors of medical and surgical
science in the United States, well as to numerous
distinguished ladies and gentlemen in this city and
other parts of the country.
July sly
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AND AGENCY In TExAs.--lThe sub

II AND AGENCY In TExAS.--!Ihe sub
IL 4 scnber, having, during residence of y or III
years in Texas been connected with the lard ofoes
thereof and having actsd tho agent of his friends
in the United States in purchasing, selling, holding,
paying taxes upon, and giving general superin-
tendence 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 Il. ]. Rusk, General p. j. Henderson,
Colonel James Love, Colonel James Riley, Hon.
ID. s. Kaufman, Texian charge dafaires, Wash
ington city; Matthew ST. Clair Clarke, dol King
man q Co., do; General C. +. Mercer, and the
Texan oonsuls abroad.
Many forietures 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 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 titles, and being de-
termned 10 attend diligently 10 all claims confded TO
me, require, in all cases, advance in cash, suff-
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 ID. JOHNSON.
Galveston, August 7, l645.
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PLEASURE Excursion 10 PAey Poiat, Old
Point, Norfolk and Cal ne Henry.

a ~eu The steamer oScEoLA win leave
RR Washington for the above places, on
Saturday next, the 25th inst, at o'clock, a, m
and Alexandra at halEpast 8, arriving at Piney
Point about S p, M, and at Old Point and Norfolk
early next morning. She will leave Norfolk again
at z, 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 al Washington next
morning.
Passage and fare to Pney Point and return, 50;
TO Norfolk, and return, So; for gentleman and lady
$40; and through TO Richmond for 81.
Music will be in attendance. ..-
JAMES mitchell,
July II Captain.
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TO THE AFFLICTED.
TOAD'S PATENT GRADUATED
~ CTRO-GALVANIC APPARA-

" ELECTRO-GALVAN APPARA-
TUS, with patent insulated poles, for
medical and other purposes.---Th under
signed is prepsred to apply the above admirable, all
pervading, PLEASANT SAFE and potent remedial agent
which has accomplished ioonders, where all other
remedies fail; in the whole train of nervous and
rheumatic complaints, (too numerous to be here
partcularized,) and in the actual restoration of sight,
speech, and hearing, where destruction of the or
gan has taken place. Most respectable proof from
physicians and others will be exhibited at his
apartments, south side Pennsy vania 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 or night that may be appointed; and the
second size, for use 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, o 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.
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 its use in the vapor BATH this sautary
practice will be continued, the bath invented by him
being peculiarly adapted to such service.
BOYD REILLY.
p. S.-B r. has been appointed one of the gen
era 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
fu'y invited to examine and try their effects at his
apartments, They will find them by no means
shocking
June 09-tf
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Net amount of accumulated premiums, S2l5,57l.
This company Is organized on die purely mutual
principle and its business is restricted by the char
ter to the insurance Of lives, and granting annuities
and endowments.
II commenced, without CAPT tai, the LIST Of Feb
ruary l643 At the close OF its second year, (3ist
January l645) it had issued 066 Policies and its
net accumulated premiums was s97,276. At the
termination Of the third year. on the 3lst January,
lS46, the whole number of policies issued 2, l33
and It's net accumulated premiums, after paying all
losses and expenses, was s2l5, ST.; thus exhibiting
increase during the last year Of 047 policies is
sued, and sllS,27S of accumulated funds, which is
rapidly augmenting by an annual income Of $3.50, :
900, growing out of original and renewed premiums
and interest on investments.
This extraordinary success places the company
in a strong position, and II now ranks among the
safest institutions in the country.
Policy-hoders participate in the whole Of the
profits, there being no proprietary interest or sub
extensive and prosperous business promises large
dividends on the first division Of profits the LIST
Of February, lS46, and persons now insuIing 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 secured by investments in bonds and
mortgages 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 principle-consequentl the survivors Of par.
ties insuring with it will not be subjected to the
heavy drawback Of accumulated premium notes
reducing the benefit Of the assurance to small pit
lance
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 enure her sole
use and that Of her children.
Pamphlets explanatory Of the principles Of
mutual life insurance, and illustrating its advan.
tages, with forms of application may be obtained al
the Office Of the company, Sc Wall street, or Of any
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NTARSHAL'S SALE.-ln virtue of writ
WI Of feri aeias, 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
Of lanes c. Deneale late Of said county. That piece
or parcel of ground being lot No 70, in square No.
l,043, as laid down on he ground plan of the city
Of Washington, with the improvements thereon,
being an old framed house, one and a half story
high, seized and levied upon as the property Of
said Deneae, and sold to satisfy judeias No "A to
November term, lS43, in favor Of William Clarke.
ALEXANDER HUNTER,
Marshal Of the District of Columbia
Iulv 00-dta
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M M M


John HERDMAN * CO., United states
y and Great Britain and Ireland, Old es-
tabIished Emigrant ONCE, 81 South street
New York.
HERDMAN, KEENAN, & CO., Liverpool
Passage to and from Great Britain and Ireland (vil
LiverpooD by the Old Black Ball Line, or any o.
the regular packet-ships sailing every five days
The subscribers in calling the attention of ole
eountrymen and the public generally to their un
<vuualled ARA, oments for bringing out passenger
from the old country beg to state that the bushes,
of the hous, at Li.sspool will be conducted by il
branch. ..r ... .a
Those sending for their friends will at once Sc,
the great importance of this arrangement it viii
preclude an unnecessary delay of the emigrant
The ships employed in this line are well known tC
experience; and as they sail every FIVE days, offe
every facility that can be furnished. With thos,
superior arrangements, the subscribers look forwart
for continuation of that patronage which has beer
so literally extended TO them for so many year:
past. In case any of those engaged do not embark
she passage money will be- refunded customary
For further particulars, apply by letter, postpaid
J. HERMAN q CO,
81 South street, New York
HERDMAN, KEENAN, & CO.,
..# Liverpool
Mr.. THOMAS FITNAM, saddle and harness
maker on 9Th street, three doors north of Pennsyl
vana avenue is the agent Of this house for the CIT
OF WAsHrscroN, d. c., who viii attend to tn
transaction of all business in their line, when re
qulred to do so.
". B.-Drafts for any amount usual b
furnished ayabe all the principal banking institu
lions throughout the United Kingdom, on epPlica
ton above. a..
March l4-ly ...
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BOARDING.

M RS. M. GRIM, l09 Walnut street, (between
1vl 4th and 5th,) Philadelphia, having connected
with her old establishment the large and commodi-
Gus house adjoining, is now prepared to accommo-
date an additional number Of genteei boarders She
has several large and airy apartments for families,
travellers, and others. a..
Warm and cold baths are attached to the house,
and every attention paid by herself and walters.
The situation is central. Terms moderate.
June l9-eolm s.r......t r-...4r.
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TOHN EARLE, Jr., 81 CO., Merchant
81 TailOrs. No. 40, WASHINGTON street,

John EARLE, Jr., 81 CO., Merchant
- TailOrs, No. 40, Washington street,
Boston, would respectfully inform their numer-
Gus friends and the public generally, that they
have received large supply of most elegant and
fashionable cloths, oassimeres, and other goods,
which they are prepared to make up in their usual
superior style, at short notice, and very low prices,
and forward to any part Of the United States The
attention Of
MEMBERS OF CoNGREss, NAVY AND ARMY OFFICERS,
and gentlemen in the employ of government, is par
ticularly invited, to many Of whom they already
known, and beg to render their grateful acknow
Judgments for their long-continued patronage.
A liberal credit, as heretofore, will be given.
They have appointed
Ch De Seldig, No. H. Todd's Buildings, Penn. .ap.
Washington, ID. c.,
heir agent, who is duly authorized to receive
payments and orders, which will be promptly at
tended to. Nov. 1-3tawt
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BEAUTIFUL REsIDENCE roR SALE


YsHE subscriber will sell, at private sale, that
IL beautiful residence on the heights Of George
town, al the north termination Of Congress street
This properly is too well known 20 persons in the
neighborhood TO require description. But to induce
non-resldens 10 view il, would state that the build
ings Of the most durable and complete finish
very eommodious, and possessing great advantages
for gentleman easy fortune, who wishes to re-
tire from the hustle and noise OF the town or city
There are attached TO the part now offered for sale
about ten acres Of land but il desired, 80 or 50
acres more might be bought with the property. The
buildings contain eleven rooms altogether. Few
places exceed this property for salubrty Of air. and
for the many advantages connected with it, As il
is presumed that any one wishing To purchase would
view the property, il is not deemed necessary to
give more particular description. This property
was the residence Of the Hon. John G. Calhoun
while he was Secretary Of War The subscriber
will receive proposals for this property, and will
show il TO any desiring 10 see IT, AS Il Is with
out the limits Of Georgetown, Il Is free from any
other than u county tax, which is very ineonsidsn
bic. b. MACkALL.
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q RGE M. BIBB,

CoUNsELLoR.Ar-LAw,
III AS established his Office in the city OF Wash
IL ngton, and proffers his services to the public
in the prosecution of claims upon the Treasury o
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 III. CHAMBERS, formerly con.
l. ductor to Dubois e. Stoddart, piano forte man.
ufacturer, No. 1886 Broadway, New York.
NJ bali piano fortes sold at this establishment
are warranted to stand the action of any climate.
Reference in Washington, DIR. j. A. Houston,
Office fthe "Union."
Inne 2-6m ------
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vERANDAH HOTEL, Washington.
Located on Penn. avenue, one block from
Railroad Depot. ... ...

TINE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
i and the public that he is now prepared to make
arrangements with transient and permanent board
ers at moderate charges--yiz:
Transient boarders, per day 81 0O
Do do per week 90
Boarding, without room, per week 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
los hereofore,) to have the same liberal patronage
extended to his establishment.
t.. JOHN COTTER, late Of New York
JulV fluff
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STEAM BETWEEN NEW YORK AND
LIVERPOOL.

'" ""'S'@E " W.T. UT"
s. stewards fees.
Fare per Great Britain, according to the size and
position Of the stae-rooms, plans Of which may be
seen at any Of the agencies.
For freight or passage, or other Information, ap'
ply in New York, TO
RICH'D IRWIN,
80 Front st.
New York-March 23-d9m
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NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS
Tammany Hall, opposite the Park and
City Hall, Nassau street, New York

Cuy Hail, Nassau street, Now nofh-
YNHE proprietors of this extensive Hotel, the
III celebrity Of which has spread throughout the
United States, and indeed throughout Europe, and
at which the European plan Of lodgings and table
under distinct organizations was first Introduced IN
10 this country, have recently added 10 the large
main building of their Hole. an elegant addition,
fronting the Park, six stories high, which has great
y increased the capacity Of their estnh 'ishment for
the entertainment Of the travelling public The lo-
cation of Tammany Hall is known 10 be Dot only
the pleasant Of any hotel in the city, but unsur-
passed in point Of convenience 10 men of business,
and near 10 all the principal places Of public amuse-
ment The European style Of entertainment is still
maintained, and the whole establishment has re-
Gently been reftted and put in perfect order--the
whole being under the immediate superintendent 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
tion which be procured at any other hotel in the
city or country.
April 30-d9m
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NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS
sak Mk ~

Jackets for HAVRE---second Line,
II Sail from New York on the lst, and from
Hawe on the 18th Of each month during the year
and in the following rotation;
tf #Iu" FROM NEW YORK.
ship Utica, Hewett, lat January May, and september
ship ST. Nicholas Pel LIST February June and october
Ship Oneida, Funk, list March, July and November
Ship Baltimore, Johnson, LIST April, August, and Dec
FROM HAvRE.
Ship Utica Hewitt 10th February, June, and October
ship ST. Nicholas Peu 10th Marsh, July aud November
ship Oneida Funk 10th April August, and December
ship Baltimore, johnson, 10th May, September and Jan
They are all vessels Of the first class, and with
ample and commodious accommodations for passen.
gers Goods sent to the agents will be forwarded free
from other charges than the expenses that may be
actually paid upon them. ..
The price Of cabin passage is 500, exclusive OF
wines asa liquors. .
BOYD Il HINCKEN, Agents,
9Tonine buildings, Wall street, New York.
March 2--ly ..... .. "....
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A TTRACTIvE work for young ladies
"A and young men.-Just published, counsels
and parents; by Rev. Matthew Hale Snith, with an
introduction by the Hon. John Quincy Adams.
This popular and attractive work, that should be in
the hands OF every young person in the country,
can be had at the house ofW II. Dietz, on street,
neer l3th--price so cents per copy. '''
July ST. ~ .f w ''as.s''F Pea
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A SYSTEM OF TACTICs.--For Sale at
"A the Congressional Globe printing office, in the
rear of Jackson Hail. ga System Of Tactics or
rules for the exercises and maneuvres Of the cnva-
ry, and light infantry, and rifemen Of the United
States, published by authority Of the War Depart
ment The work Is printed on fine writing paper,
and contains SO plates, engraved on steel Pnce 50
per copy. oa'sfrF sSr.. Boo 800"
June lo-6tTTh&S TIntel.l
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lanes p. TUSTIN offers his services to his
J friends in the District or elsewhere as Collect
or Copyist and Agent. Communications address
ed to the advertiser at Washington (post paid,) will
meet with prompt attention, Residence 9th street.
immediately in the rear Of the Patent Office.
MAY lS-3taw6m [Col. Foup,l