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ST. CHARLES HOTEL

~ ter balances.--The subscriber has this day
received supply of the above valuable balances
The simplicity Of their construction nsures perfect
accuracy in weights from half ounce to two hun.
dred and forty pounds, and their convenience and
durability will recommend them to merchants and
others who are in want Of the latest and most ap-
proved scales
-. ...'. FlTZHUGH COYLE,
General commission and agricultural warehouse
near the corner of Sth street and Pa ay.
Aug lS-3tawIw p HE H ..a
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GENERAL LAsD 0FrIcK,
ITO the holders OF Virginia Military
Land Warrants-ConeIess Ia aying by AI

ITO the holders OF Virginia Military
Il Land Warrants.--congIes having, by al
act approved 29th July last, extended the time for
locating continental land warrants, the Virginia
military district, Ohio and for returning surveys
thereon 70 this Office. until the first day Of January
such warrants now locate the same in the said
district. Oh r... .ra
From report made to this Office by the surveyor
OF the military district in OHIO, il appears that the
quantity ofldnd yet remaining TO be located is about
go 900 acres lying principally in Scioto, Pike, and
Adams counties. -..-
As the time for locating, and the quantity to be
located are limited, and Congress has made no
provision TO satisfy warrants OF this charpeter In
scrip, holders will perceive that if the present op
portunity officiating their warrants be lost another
may not offer. ..--- . ,a
JAMES II. PIPER, ..H
Acting Commissioner.
A,o,,st 10 I.uI0., -r, ~
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WILLIAM G. BRENT, Attorney and
w Counsellor at Law. Waahington ID g.

~ COuhseior AZ LAW, Wilmington, ID. C.,
4il commenee the practice Of has profession in con-
nexion with III, III. DENT, Kss.; and in addition to
the usoa business Of the legal profession, will attend
70 claims which may come before Congress- or either
ofthe executive departments or bureaus, or before
any domestic or International tribunal created for the
adjustment of private claims, and ia general TO any
Claims or rights Of property IN which his profess
sionsl services may bs useful
otee (Ihe same occupied by Mr.. Dent) a street,
west side, near City Hall ....
IL The undersigned will continue prompt and
careful attention 10 he branches OF business referred
TO IL the above card and particularly to any cases
in the Supreme Court ofths United States, in which
he may be retained. -.
,..- -. III. III. DENT.
Feb. l2-eof National Inieligencer.l
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Il ductor TO Dubois & Stoddart, piano forte man.
ufaeturer, No. 3S5 Broadway, New York.
N. bah 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 2-6m
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TEACHER wANTED.-A

ERENCH TEACHER WANTED.-A
II gentleman who is qualified to teach the French
language may hear Of a SITUATION by addressing the
sobscribert One competent TO teach the other mod.
ern languages and drawing would be preferred.
For particulars address .-5..
'.s.. r. M. SMITH,
Principal of Warren Green Boarding School,
Wsrrenton, Virginia. a# ...
Aug l2--2aw2w .-.#
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VALUABLE FARM AT PRIVATE

SALE--ih ne sale of The yauHble farm owned
6y The late Basil Loyeess, and advertised by f. T..
Blair, esq, agent for the heirs, having been post
poned on account OF the extreme heat, is now for
private sale. This farm contains 2OC acres Is about
nye miles from the city, the 7th street turnpike;
l2o acres is IN wood, great portion Of it in oak
and chesnuL 6t for feneing. A more particular de-
seriPuon of the farm be had on application at the
auction store OF r. w. Dyer.
1.-THE farm be not disposed Of by Thursday, the
lst day Of October next, it will on that day be sold
al auction at 4 O'Clock p. m. For terms &c apply
TO F. p. BLAIR, Agent, or
X. w. DYER,
July l6--lawt lstOctif .s Auetoneer
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Mad. BUJAC'S French and English
WI Academy for Young Ladies', corner of
Alsquith and Jackson streets, formerly McEldeHy's
Mansion, Baltimore.
The duties Of this academy will be resumed the
frat Monday in September.
August l9-eo3w
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THE same old tricks.-Ihave mi. d.y con

TNHE same old tricks have this day com
Il meneed To sell off my large assortment OF sum.
mer and fall clothing at reduction Of hrty-three
per cent less than the price have been selling, as
wish to clear out all summer goods to make room
for large and fashionable winter supply, which |
am now making up; and will sell at less prices than
they have ever been offered. Choice goods and new
styles, at
VIM. MARSHALL'S
Auction store, Penn. av., between 9th and 10th sts
Aug 27-2w
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DOARDING.--Mrs Gassaway, nearly op-
I'D poste to Browns, has three handsome
rooms vacant, which she will let with or without
board. March f9--u
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August 26-lw

INFORMATION WANTED, respecting
i my brother, Mr. John Hall, q stage driver by
occupation, who has been absent about 19, and has
not been heard from for IL or l3 years, and who is
now about 40 years of age. tits supposed that he
is in some part of the State of Missouri, or in some
other of the western States Should this notice
meet the eye, or come to the knowledge Of Mr..
Hall, he will be pleased to write to me immediate
y directing his letter to this city, the most any
ous solcitude is felt in his behalf by his inquirng
and affectionate sister. Should the said Hall be
dead the fact of his death, and the circumstances
attending it, communicated to me- would be consid.
cred great qualification. 2l rEE.
JANE BRONSON.
Washington, Aug. 26. @ @tH
[Southern and western papers will oblige the SUBJ
scriber by copying the above notice.
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ENNGLISH, Classical, and Mathematical
IL School, 4l street, between Pennsylvania ave.
nue. and c street. This school will be reopened on
Tuesday, lst September. Circulars containing
terms, &c, may be had at the school room. Terms:
6, 8, and 10 dollars. ~
"a c. w. FEEKS.
August as-lw ~
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G. v. Farnham's English and Classical
Seminary ''

VNHE fall term 6f this school will commence on
Il Monday, September 7th, \ continue eleven
weeks. The same course Of ihs,ruction viii 90 fol.
lowed as heretofore IN both the English and CLASH
cal departments. a
Tuition in the English department, s. SO
Do Classical do s so
Aug. 27-eOd6i llntebgencer.l
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For Rent.

flEa THE brick dwelling-house (three story
r. ul lately erected ON the east side Of Thirteenth
MhI street, one square south Of Pennsylvania ave
nue, VIII be rented TO coed nan, on moderate
1erms. Apply to Mrs. May llrooks, corner Of +
and fifth streets, or p. ii. Bgooks atthe Union"
omee, Aug. 27-3ts
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CARRIAGEs! Carriages! Carriages,:

CARRIAGES! Carriages! Carria ges.-
- have this day received, from the north, lot
Of superior light carriages suitable for two and four
persons also in store large assortment Of carriages
Of every kind and style, which will sell very low
far less than cost-to customers Secondhand car
rages taken in exchange at fair prices
VIM. MARSHALL, Auetioneer,
Penn. av., between 9Th and 10Th streets
Aug. 27-2w
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Every additional insertion 10
Longer Advertisements charged in proportion.
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STYLE FOR GENTLEMENS' HATS.
EARY a. CO., Astor House, N. Y, will
IL introduce the fashion for the season, Thursday,
September g.
Customers having their names registered with us,
by forwarding their order, will meet with attention.
Circular, descriptive OF our style, will be forward
ed by addressing US post paid.
Au1 07-6t
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III ID. MosELEY, United states Attor-
Il ney, will attend the several State and federal
courts held at Nashville.
Particular attention paid TO the collection OF
claims.
Office in the court-house at Nashville, Tennessee
ERANCATELLps French Cookery
IL The Modern Cook, practical guide to the eul-
mary art and all its branches adapted well for the
largest establishments for the use Of private fam
lies. By Charles Elme Frnncalelli, pupil Of the
celebrated Careme, and late Mai,re d'Hotel and
chief cook to her Majesty the queen. volume,
with numerous illustrations; 1886 F. TAYLOR,
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NJ RS. POTTER, Pennsylvania avenue, near
Ifl the railroad depot, would be happy TO receive
private families or transient boarders.
April 27--3twG .arg
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CERvANT BOY FOR HIRE have for
- hire likely servant boy. He Is good wait
er and house servant.
For further information, apply to
r. w. DYER,
Auctioneer and Commission Merchant.
Aug. 26-3t
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CLINTON HOUSE, late National Hotel
~ corner of Water and Walnut streets, Chillico.
the, Ohio, Turner & HotsenpiIer, propnetors. n
August 29--dlm GE
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nR. RITCHIE's ONCE on Pennsylvania
~ avenue, aorth side, three doors above l2th
street.
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For sale in Washington by
Aug. % J. F. CALLAN.
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CtITY Innrmary and Dispensary.-The

August I2-Iawl2w oerT - ~
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July 25-3taw4w
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Medical appreciation Of the Rose oint-
ment for letter.
A LTHOUGH the superiority OF the

Aug "a
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

The Boring Irishmaa,-Aiter the
fight of the 9th became general, a pri-
vate, an Irishman, found bunch of
chaporal between himself and strap
ping Mexican. The Mexican raised
his piece, and, taking deliberate aim,
pulledtrigger; the piece did not SO off;
the Mexican again raised his musket
and snapped it, Paddy all the time
looking on; at the second failure to dis
charge his piece, the Mexican, in de-
lirium Of wrath, threw his musket a.
way, and went through various gyra-
tons of despair, Paddy, installing
these eccentricities for challenge for
a fist fight, threw away his musket, and
placing himself in an attitude tblt
would have delighted dcafBurke, sang
out, ooh, by the powers, you'll not
find me amiss with the fists j that's
yer. game" Lit. ---, who was OBJ
serving this singular exhibition Of cool
ness and chivalry, ordered the soldier
to take up his proper weapon; and
send the Mexican to his long home,
which was done accordingly.--[N. o.
Tropic, July Cd.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

Notwithstanding govt in your head
you're govt all over"
"Yes,' Roger, yes; it has got hold OF
my whole system, sure enough. But
its apoplexy Pm afraid Roger. |
have tinnitus, giddiness, congestion,
lethargy, every symptom in the book
"Dang the books, it's them has done
it! s aA
ssThere's Doctor Imray's Family
Physiker; you've give yourself over
ever since you bro't it home. And
then there's Doctor Winslow's book,
and Doctor Frankun's,' as made you
believe, between 'em, that you'd got a
turned head and pendulum belly"
"Pendulous, Roger, pendulous."
Swell, it's all one. And then their
plaguey formoluses for making up your
own prescriptions. YOU'LL prescribe
yourself into heaven; you will some
day, with your blue pills and hydrean-
gea powder
"Hydrage powders"
1t can't be good for nobody to swal-
low so much calumny. And then you
dabblin' with them deadly pisons, tho
you know as we'll as | do, that three
Prussian7 acidulated drops would kill
a horse"
"You mean Prussic acid. Bat in
some affections, Roger, it is of great SER
vice."
"Yes, like Oxonian acid, for boot
tops. Then there's the newspapers.
/ do believe there amt quack med
icine advertised, but you've tried Fem
all, from Cookies Anti-biling Pills,and
the Febrifuges, to Sarcy Barrilla.-
Lord! Lord! the heaps of nasty mes
ses you have swallowed surely! Not
to forget the Horse Eliotson that the
two-legged specious could ketch the
CHAMBERS.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01
NO. 81.

Susquehanah, to Baltimore. The sud
den curves of those streams, the shall
lows, rocks and islands. bars and quick
sands, make the descent one of some
difficulty and peril. The mountain
torrents OF this region render the
spring currents swift and tempestuous-
angry and turbid-the old man knows
the channel right well, and in. six or
eight days his raft reaches Baltimore
in safety. The amount of pine lum-
Der he yearly conveys TO that port is
not less than 100000 feet, and often
100000.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

Destructive ConRagration. We
arc panied to announce the destruction
by fire of nearly the whole village of
Providence in this county. On the
morning Of the 18Th, about 2 O'Clock,
A. NJ, the packet Erie came through
the village, which was then nearly all
on fire and it was not without difficulty
that it could be preserved the fire
falling upon it in showers. The par
ticulars have not reached US. All we
know is that all the buildings, tavcrns,
stores and dwellings, on the bank, that
were near each other were burned
The fire is understood to have origina-
ted in the store Of G.. Il. Abel.
Providence is situated SO miles up
the canal at the head Of the great rap
ids OF the Maumee river, and the last
canal feeder towards the lake is ia
ken out.-Toledo Blade.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

Hard Fare.---A ST. Louis paper
tells this story Of the hardships ofvol-
unteer service:
/" The Yolsnteers at Fort Leavenworth
do not seem very well pleased with
their fare. One Of them remarked to
a friend the other day that " they had
been there week, and he had not
seen bit Of fried chicken yet, and as
for pie, he didn't believe they ever
would have any. He was determined
on one thing.--if they didn't begin to
feed like white folks soon, he'd raise
fuss"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

Passage of the Corn La,o BiH-De-
Feet eff she irish Corrcion Bits---
RESIGNATION of SIR r. PEEPS Mn
istry-New Ministry ander Lord
John Russelt-Recepiion Of the
Oregon Treaty--Ne,o Pope elect
ed.
The Steamship Cambria, left Liver
pool on the 9TH, and arrived at Boston
on Friday.
In the House of Lords on the even
ing ofthe 25th ult., the now Corn Bill
brought forward by Sir Roiert Peel
and heretofore passed by the lower
House, passed its third reading without
a division. The triumph of this great
free trade measure is therefore COM
plete.
On the same night the above passed,
the House of Commons refused to pass
the Irish Coercion Bill, and left Sir
Robert Peel's ministry in minority Of
10 in the vote thereon. On Saturday,
the 9th, Peel proceeded 10 the Isle of
Wight, for the purpose Of rendering
his own and his colleagues resignation
to the Queen, who was at that place.
1t was accepted-most graciously, prob
ably. On Monday night, Peel made
a .engthed exposition Of his motive for
resigning, in the House of Commons.
The new Cabinet is not yet definite
~ formed but the Wings are again TO
hold the seals Of office. Lord John
Russell is to be at the head OF the Min
istry.
The Marquis of Lansdowne over the
Home Department.
Sir George Gray over the Foreign
Department.
Earl Gray over the Treasury.
Lord John Russell over the Ex-
chequer.
MIR. Chas. Wood over the Board
of Trade.
Earl of Clarendon Chief Secretary
Of Ireland.
Mr.. Tavon Chief Secretary at war.
Hon. Fox Maui. Attorney General.
Sir Thomas Wild, Lord Lieutenant
of Ireland.
Earl of Rasborough $50 written)
Commander in chief, or the Duke of
Wellington seems to be set down as to
remain in that office. Most of the
members belonging to the old Mel
bourne cabinet.
The Duke Of Wellington remains at
the head of the army, without a seat
In the Cabinet. The London Times
regards the new Ministry favorably.--
Sir Robert Peel views il not only with
out jealousy, but with friendly eye.
The general impression was that the
new Premier will hastily wind up the
business of the session, and desolve
Parliament 10 the course Of the Au-
tumn.
Markets considering the ministerial
interregnum, were firm.
The news Of the settlement Of the
Oregon question hal reached England
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01
MEDICAL NOTICE.
DIR. CREIGHTON,

BOYAEY19 RIEII310lA[I2
Most respectfully informs the citizens ofPotosi ano
the public in general, that he has located himself
IN Potosi, w. II. and offers his professional SER
vices to those who may favor himwith their pat
ronage, and iatieTs himself that he is competent
10 cure any disease that is within The reach Of
Medicine. His Medicines peculiarly cal
eulatsd for the cure fLiver Complaints, Dispep-
sia, Fever and Ague, affections Of the Lungs and
Kidneys, Weakness ofthe Stomach, General de-
biity Of Females, &c. Ofice opposite Messrs
LangWorthy's store.
Po'esi, W T., Aug 90. 1874
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

IN .4dcenturouS Lun,bermdn-
A correspondent Of the Buffalo Pilot
gives the following account Of Peter
Buudy, the celebrated lumbcrman Of
Allegheny:
add you ever hear Of ono Peter
Bundy, "a noted lumbermsn Of this
towr? He is at the head of thc'crsit,'
or. as Mr.. G.. wonld say, tho mug
wnmp Of the concern He has
fine saw mill, and owns more than H.
100 acres OF land. Although the IA
Their of several hardy young men
attached, like himself to the pine board
and the ralt--he is still in the prime
Of manhood. He stands six feet two
in his stockings, has large sinewy frame
great strength, and eyineing
though not severely. the marks OF the
exposure and hardships incident TO his
calling His shrewdness, intelligence,
and patient, though indomitable ener-
Nv, have given him a wide local call
ing. he cuts and saws his own lum-
Der, draws il to townsville, drops it
into the Canastoga, arraBges it into
RATS, and awaiting himself Of the
spring freshcis, pilots it himself, down
the Canas'ogs, Tioga, Chcmung and
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

9th ult. The impression we gather
from what is said Of the news in our
letters and the Matamoros papers, con-
firms the intelligence we have hereto
tore given as to Mexican affairs, de-
rived from various sources. General
Bustamente was chosen President OF
Congress, and in the absence of Pa
rcdes was to act as Presidential the
Republic.
The Sc. Mary's, off Tampico, is
said to have exchanged few shots
with the fort called the Barra. IN. O.
Tropic.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

Canales almost taken.--We learn
that Canales came very near falling
into the hands Of the PhiIistiucs' a few
nights since. Capt. McCullough's
company, who were at Reynoss, re-
ceived information that fandanso was
to come of about fifteen miles from
that place, and that Canales was to
honor the party with his presence
They repaired 10 The vicinity Of the
rancho, AMI waited in the darkness for
the lion OF the night TO make his APP
pearance. When every thing was un-
der way the Ringers walked in and
politely requested an Introduction to
Monsieur Canales. The gentleman
had not arrived; but two Of his officers
were there and received an invitation
to ride out TO Reynosa and pay visit
to Col. Wilson. The Col. we are in
formed received them very graciously,
and insisted on their becoming his
guests until General Taylor should
have time to attend to them"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

From Merico.--Papers from the
.ity Of Mexico have been received in
he camp at Matamoros as late as the
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

HH A correspondent Of the Saint
Louis RevoiIle tehs the following:
Signor Paidi relates an amusing
circumstance which occurred 10 him
self on the second day. He had yield
cd up his horse to an officer, mounted
himself upon a male, and was attend
ing at the artillery train, making him
self generally useful-music had been
laid aside for the time--when one Of
the enemy's guns commenced playing
upon the spot near where he Stood
The aim, he said was bad, the gun
would sometimes come near, and again
far; at length shower Of canister
came, carrying away his cantecn, graz
zing his cap, slightly wounding his
foot, and starting his mule off like
mad, right towards a detachment of
the enemy's cavalry. lie in vain tried
to stop his headiong progress, and
could not conceive what made him
below and cut up in such an outrage
ously frantic manner, when looking
behind him. the cause was explained -
the mules tail had been carried away
by a shot Like ship without a
rudder, he was beating fast on lee
shore, when his rider was forced TO
shoot him, to stop his progress.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

OF The lady Of cx-President Ty-
Ter presented him with lively boy on
Sunday, the l2th instant, whom they
have named Daniel Gardner Tyler.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

Hov 10 pick SPREE say said
an urchin to another in the street the
other day. You're the fcller what
stole my marbles
No amt
'Then Tina liar, am l?'--and with
ont more ado he commenced a violent
battery on the person Of the unolfend-
ing lad.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01
RIla{DIDAIh ETOII9jl8e
EDWARD CRONIN, A. NJ, M. ID

Having permanently located in ?iatievlle, Wis.,re-
spectuy tenders his services to the citizens OF the
village and the surrounding country in all the vari-
Gus branches of his profession, including Medicine,
Surgery and .4ccouchenaent Office on Main
street.
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