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TO THE AFFLICTED. A

S TO THE AFFLICTED.
CtOAD'S patent graduated elec,ro-galvanic appa-
" ratus, with patent insulated poles for medical
and other purposes. isg I"
The undersigned is prepared to apply the above
admirable all pervading, pleasant, safe, and potent
remedial agent, which has accomplished wonders,
where all other remedies have failed, in the whole
train of nervous and rheumatic complaints, (too
numerous to be here particularized) and in the
actual restoration Of sight, speech, and hearing,
where no destruction Of the organ has taken place.
Most respectable proof from physicians and others
will be exhibited at his apartments, south side Penn
sylyania avenue, sixth house East Of the market,
and nearly opposite Browns Hotel, where the
splendid first sze or largest apparatus will be kept
in readiness at any hour. day 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 exPeri-
ence in the use Of electricity in another form.
/ As this is a subject 10 which justice cannot be
done in newspaper advertisement, communica-
ton will shortly be made to the public in another
way embracing opinions Of eminent physicians Of
the apparatus, and selections from successfully
treated eases. 2i' faJ sAs'aFil21 Al'l iaA oH
0sa The undersigned, having twenty-five years ago
been in tho practice in certain cases. Of aiding the
operation Of the electric fluid by relaxing the system
during its in the vapor BATH this salutary prac-
tice will be continued, the Datn invented by him
being peculiarly adapted to such service.
.iatd .s f@7l8 l'aa BOYD REILLY
4 p. 8. B. r. has been appointed one Of the
general 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 see-
ing them at the Capitol or Gadsby's Hotel are re-
spectfully invited to examine and try their, fdct'
at his apartments; they will find them by no mean
shocking. july II
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THE MUTUAL Benefit LIFE In :
SURANCE COMPANY;

once No. III, Wall street, New YOrk.
THIS Company continue TO insure LIVES ON
I Is LY upon the most favorable terms, and at the
lowest rates Of premiums. The annual premium
il over $50, may be paid oDe-fourth in cash and
threefourths in secured note, payable in one year
with six per cent. interest subject to assessments
If required by the Company or itmay be paid in
monthly or quarterly payments at the option of the
insured. There will be an annual dividend OF pro-
fits paid in scrp certificates, bearing per cent in
terest, which interest is payable annually. The
Company VII loan on their scrip two-thirds its
amount, II 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, 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, R fRSs
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Pulling or extra citing Teeth.
Dry Goods. Dry Goods !! !.

Dry GOOOSs DRy 0iOO0S ~ 4
NNHE subscriber has just returned from the
- North with q well-assorted stock OF Spring
and Summer Goods, among which may be found :
Rich French Lawns and BaIzarnes lal sf
Graduated Lawns and Ginghams ID at6
Mourning Lawns and Ginghams ta
French, English, and American Prints
Black and Bue-black Silks sal la aaj.easa
Swiss, Null Book, and Plaid Muslins iIf.
A, Black and Blue-back Alpacas, Black Grape
Shaws and Scarfs, rich Berege Silk ol alii !.
Worsted & Embroidered Canton Grape Shawls
Rich Berege and Silk Scarfs 0g I sfa
White, black, and lead colored Moreen for skirts
Grass and Muslin Skirts aaa,
Irish Linen, Table Diaper and Marseilles To-
sfla IL let Covers u d ~ s6 81 OIL At1G@
Plain and Hemstitched Linen-cambric Hand
So keschiefs
Parasols and Parasolets
Marseilles and Satin Vestings
Fancy Cassimeres, Summer Cloths, sc.
Boys wear Of every kind and quality
4 Hosiery and Gloves Of every description anu
g ta' price
Bonnets, Paris Lace, English Lace, Lace Nsa-
politan t1f
English Straw, Rutland Braid, and Florence
,tsrA Braid.
In fact, have full assortment of all xinds
seasonable goods, and will sell at small advance
tor cash or TO punctuaI customers.
s4sI Hu siasa9 WILLIAM n. RILEY,
Corner 9Th street, and opposite Centre Ma ket
apnl ~-u 4eGt8 VT y NHf1 t3FR .fttit't ,ts II
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JUST PUBLISHED, and fe = sale Al The BOOK
y Store p y: Ward 4 Son. PennsyIvsnia Ave-
nue., near tbe Rail Road Depot and at j. Ken.
nsdy's Book ssors, en near Hsh street, ~ 8 IS
Nc. "a ihe OISsenian, sua4
Or History of ths, Oregon Territory containing
the Laws Of Oregon. with Description Of the Pc.
ticsl condtion al ths Con AIRY, - we'll Is H. Cl.
msts, Resodrcss Soil, Prod icons, and Progress IN
EducpiOn, WiAh 4 MAG. 4 By CnAnLrs SAxros,
Of Oregon Chy. DE- dtAeA june l3-6m
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TOOTH ACHE CURED.
DR.. Van Ratlen, i

a regularly qualified Physiciaa, as well as an
experienced DENTIST, cures tooib-ache, in all
cases where il is proper and desirable TO save the
sching tooth, for which. the charge Is but Fifty
pulling or extracting Teeth. sA
DIR. Van Patten extracts teeth with as much
skill and little pain as any other dentist in this
country, and charges but SO cents per tooth.
particularly Of citizen physicians, before allowing
themselves to be humbugged by travelling pretend
ers, who would never have left large cities (from
which they usually pretend to haiD unless they
were sadly deficient in skill ID 81 ts
DR. Van Patterns Office and residence, next door
to 1odis Hat store, near Browns Hotel Jan 8--tf
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CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL
tHARLEa CALVERT, la CABINET and

CHEAP CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALI
(,HARLEa CALVERT, la CABINET AND
" CHAIR MANUFACTURER, Corner Of IeSn-
syIusHia ovesue end l6fh street, Washington Csty-
Venitaa Blinds made TO order. A1work executed
punctually, and inthe most workmaniike manner.
Funerals attended at, the shortest notice. and on
reasonable terms ftg
The subscriber thankful for past favors he has
received, respectfully asks for continuation OF the
same; he Is always prepared to execute any work
Old Furniture repaired and varnished also taken
In exchanges for now. nov Sly ItS Q. z.
n G. BEVERIDGE'S CHE.aP TAILORING
". EST.dB!iSHMEN'T,P Pennsylpsnia aventse, OPP
posite CoismGs Hotel Washsmgton 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 beenadopt-
ed to suit the times :N fss qs8 8t sif Z.
Making and trimming Coats, best style, @s SO
. Do. ) do. a Pants do 2 90
Do do, Vests do. m rs
Making Goats without trimmings B 6 90
Do Pants E, do. M do, 8tg l4 25
Do. Vests do. do. f4t e3a IS
All work warranted to fit in superior STYLE
C. C. 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.
Gentlemen's Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior style. a8iFt fsH' 81
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 ias nt 5&F49 @ aN
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Conpeund strip Of WILD
wv CHERRY sarss parilIa, and other

yXIHITES0 Compound strip Of WILD
wv CHERRY, SarsspariIla, and other
.MEDICINAIs1 PLANTS. Che prepsrer Of tn
above ssup, having Witnessed for many years its
extraordinary e6scss in, obsensts coughs. and in
truth in all breast complaints tending 10 consuup-
lion. has been induced by many Of those who have
experienced lis saluiary operation, TO offer il 10 the
pubic, under the full conviction that the timely use
of This comp und will avert the fatal termination Of
many cases. 81 ~ E6sdapg sf ee
The preparer adds to this notice the certfcatez of
two respectable citizens who ascrbe their restoration
10 health 70 this preparation. %ita2
This is to certify that my daughter received great
benefit from mixture called Compound Sirup Of
Wild Cherry and Ssrsaparilla, prepared by Mrs. j.
G. White, on 9th street, between d and E Streets
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
si-up, and take pleasure in recommending II to
the public as sure and speedy remedy for coughs
however violen. or long standing 1laF#
.aG ata J. X. HANSON,
asua H street, First Ward Washington.
Mrs. ]. G. WHITE Dear Madam,--It affordf me
heartfelt satisfaction to lay before the public the hem
eft i received from your Compound Sirup of Wild
Cherry and Sarsaparilla. was taken, two years
ago. with bad cough, and tired 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 80 bad that hardly could 90 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. ~ FAB
JOHN HAGERTY,
Ninth street. near L. Washington,
AsEETs. ,
s. Redeem, First Ward, Washington.
Lewis Clephane, Penn. avenue, between 9th. and
10th streets.
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farrell Dove, F street, between
llth and 18th streets. a$$
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandria d. c.
Price 81 per bottle, or $40 per dozen. For sale
by J. C. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb l4-2awly Between ID and E streets.
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LOTS FOR SALE.-I will sell
Y on reasonable terms all or part Of Lots Nos
and g. in Square No. RAT, fronting 100 feet on l4th
streat west and l60 feet on l. street NORTH the burnt
Cottage) containing about $1,000 square feet Of
ground. The title indisputable and unincumbered.
ab REBECCA X. BILLING,
.a3 .Aii street, between 9th and 10th sts
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United States Agency and Notariai Of
Ace. eetablished In 1643.

TNDMUND +. BROWN, .attorney and .agent Jor
II Claianis, 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 esgeci-
ally CT AIMS on PENSIONS, PATENTS, LANDS, Posr
Drr,cE AND OTHER CoNTRAcTs, &c., 7th street,
a title north ofihe Post Office ..
nT Letters must be post paid,
feb 6--law6m. Q aD4
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vNHESua scRIsER keeps constantly onhand agood
= assortment Of HARpwARE, including holloto
,Udye Wood Ware, Brushes, Baskets, Jap. Tin Ware.
Door Mats, and large collection Of Miscellaneous
foods to which he invites the attention of pur-
cnasera believing that he can and does sell as low
as any Other house in the city. HN l3s
Jan 3l-ld he4t GEO SAVAGE.
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FROM LIVERPOOL TO PHILADELPHIA.

These are frst-class Philadelphia built Ships,
having spacious and elegant cabins. and combiin-
ing every quality to render them safs and expedi-
tons conveyances. They are abundantly supplied
with stores Of the best kind and sail punctually,
taking advantage Of the tow and ice-boats on the
DelaWaSe.1e4lilo ue f0Dii lalisl p io l3aii8s3
Passage to Liverpool, $50; to Philadelphia, EGO,
without wines. Sy,ef 81 t,, !.
HI, & A. COPE & CO., Philadelphia.
e#ltol BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO., Liverpool.
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JUST RECEIVED.

NOW anding cargo of White Pine Lumber.
In consisting Of A, 6-4 and s-4 Select and com
mon cuttings, Hemock Rails, Cherry, Ash, Poplar,
and Maple, together with general assortment of
building materials, which will be sold low for CASH
or short notes.
FOR RENT.-Two nearly new . story brick
houses on lth street. between q and II streets
Enquire at the Lumber Yard, 18th street and Ca
nal. WARD & LEHMAN
june Lift 'H
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TIME LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
i CLAY. BY Calvin Cotton. .A,ithor aJ,I

j CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .apttor "Ju
mus 1Tacts," -Four Years IN Great Britain, DC.
The work consists oftwo volumes octave, 5O4 pages
in each, and is embellished with two engravines.
Its mechanical execution is in the best style of ele
giant literature. The price Of the work as follows
In fine muslin binding #tG $4 90
Do do do gilt edge and side S 90
In sheep, extra, library style s 90
In calf super extra gilt $50
In Turkey morocco, super extra gilt ,7i60
The 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.
r. FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers,
Corner Of llth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
april ll-tf f4
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A Card.

HNHE undersigned, considering himself duly
- qualified, offers his services to the citizens
Of Washington for the drawing Of plans and spe-
ciications of dwelling other houses, and also as
measurer Of builders work. Charges moderate.
II may be consulted between the hours Of Q and
IL O'clock, A. M. at Mr.. Purdy's Office, Lumber
Yard, 9TH street, MarketHouse square.
fob 27-tf JOHN G. HARDNESS.
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III - ~ : = ~ :.
n A LARGE PAPER FOR $liA YEAR.
aa Now publishing in the city Of Philadelphia,
SCOTT'S WEEKLY PAPER.
A large size Family Newspaper, Neutral in Poll
tics and Religion, and devoted to Literature Truth,
News, the Arts, Sciences, Health, Temperance,
Morality, Amusements, Mechanics, Education, the
Farmer, Markets, &c. The subscription price,
ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR,
when subscribed in Clubs Of Five, and less when
over that number. ssf NJ ssaD BaMi1
Gf Persons acting as agents, and procuring sub
scrbsrs are allowed copy gratis for their trouble
CT Remember--Scot Philadelphia "WeekIy
Paper is not reprint of any other. The matter
with which it is printed is not taken already set up,
from any daily paper. It is all entirely fresh,
and consequently of the choicest kind. No other
weekly paper has many able contributors nor has
any Of them SO much original matter.E0a
EHE G. CONTENTS G
Are varied, and consist Of every matter that can
interest," amuse insruct--such as Stories, Poetry
Legends, Biographies, Statistics, History, and the
very latest News from all parts Of the globe. The
prices Of the staple products Of the country, in all
the principal markets, as well as the price Of cattle
in all the Atlantic cities, are condensed into brief
space in each number, thus rendering the Weekly
Paper desirable and useful article in every family,
containing, as it Does variety that encompasses all
tastes centering in the social circle.
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I iRXOTRSTONs ON THE FOTOMAC.

a IN 1.-THE public are hereby advised
! that the quick and beautiful stssmsr
sPOWHATAN now leaves Brsdisy's wharf daily,
q ga. M, for Aqua creek, and returns BY a p.
M; thus giving ladies and gentlemen disposed to
make ii pleasant excursion down the river an op-
Portuniiy Of doing so on any day they may prefer.
The boat passes In full view Of Fort Washington
and Mount Vernon and the other objects Of interest
on the river. $al
Passage for the round trip ST.. III ligiaeq r
june 24-tf ]. w. ROGERS, Captain.
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From the National htelIgeneer.

-I- From The N0fi0SaI InfeHgencer.
FLATTEmSe CoMPLIMENT.--So great was the
admiration which the specimens Of Photography from
the Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery command
ed at the late Fair that anumber Of gentlemen des-
,us oftestying their high appreciation Of the per-
fection to which Professor Plumbe has brought this
beautiful art. have presented him with handsome
Gold Medal, accompanied by highly Compliments
ry letter, expressive of their admiration Of his genius
a. an artist, and his worth a. man. .-se
june l6-2tawly. bgs.e5 rpa a
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.aWS OF THE UNITED SI.aTES-STERE-
F,}s lg5F OTYPED EDITION. ~

80 PW6llShtd by duH0ITIy u CO1lgTeSs. ~ ---1-
..g.a t.tsI VOL, 10 SEPARATELY, a,,
TNHE subscribers viii publish at the commence
ment or the present session of Congress, about
January |, 1846,, ,"",THE Laws OF THE UNITED
STATES" agreeably to an act Of Congress Of the
last session, and for the accommodation Of those gem
teen ,cho have the earlier edition IN nine pol,nnes,
volume ten, containing the laws from the year 1889
to March l845, will be published separately and
sold at the cost Of pepper 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.
5 81 LITTLE & BROWN,
Law Booksellers and Publishers, Boston.
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i I'd . aH
This Company was incorporated in 1919 with
perpetual charter, and capital Of S26O,00O, with
liberty to increase to $5OOOOO, and insure sgainss
loss or damage by fire, Dwelling Houses Stores,
Manufacturing Establishments, Household Farm.
turs and Merchandise in general, on the most ia
yorable terms. 3Ca r. sB sil aiCgu 4 jN g}I
The ample means and successful business Of the
Company. has enabled it to pass through many ex-
tensive conAagations, and TO meet its losses with
the most satisfactory prompmess; and any losses
which il may sustain on risks taken at this Agency,
will be literally adjusted by the agent, according to
the usage Of the best Fire Companies, and aid
with promptness in current funds.
In case differences should arise touching any loss
or damage. the Company ID pledged, by resolution
Of the Board of Directors, TO submit the same 70
arbitntors, indiersntly choSen or, at the oqsr u
the assured the Jurisdiction Of the proper Court Ct
this city will he acknowledged. a
4 tas' BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Thomas X. Brace, Samuel Tudor, ~ lf
Griffin Steadman, Joseph Morgan.
James Thomas, Ward Woodbridge,
Joseph Church Silas B. Hamilton,
Frederick Tyler, Robert Buel,
Samuel E. Bro.ghtOn, Miles A. Tutth,
E. White, .John L. Boswell,
E5e,ezer FIoaoer, Joesph Prpft,
1tit Hat 4'i Thomas X. Brace, President.
s. L. Loomis, Secretary. may l. taw2m.
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WAsHNGTON AGENCY

Rtpa 81re fRsurance Company, OF Hart
ford, Connecticut. Il FAF,K
~ PPLtCATION for insurance. OF lhs renewal
"a Of policies, and all business connectsd with
the ofice. may be made to the subscriber. agent Of
the Company for the District Of Columbia. and VI
cinity, with full power to receive and issue policies
on terms AZ favorable as any other Office. f
ysfs4 s,9 sta5 e4t ID. A. HALL, Agent 4
Washington, lst Aprib ls46. i8gh tae
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HHARLES PASCOE, Boot and Shoe Store
Y on seventh street, between d and E streets.
On hand general assortment Of all articles kept
in Boot and Shoe store, which are offered at pri-
ces that cannot fail to please. 4I a arYH.l a
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awORTHINGTON @. sNETHEN. a
ATT0RNEYsANDC DC0UNSELLORA AT AW

ATT0RNE Y'AND G C0UNSELLORA ATLAW
MI ASHINGroN, ID. g., practices in the SUI
wv pssns Codrt of ths Uniied STATES and in sew
erst courts Of shs Ditrct q Colon bis, and prose-
seusss 81 nshfss q tlains asain st the Unked
-sts'ss Sshsr bsfOss Consrsss Or ,ahs diisrntIde-
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HARPERs, PICTORIAL BIBLE.

HANFENS' FICIOHIAL bIbLE.
TNHE subscriber has made arrangements for bind
i ing this splendid Bible in the most elegant and
substantial manner. Specimens Of the binding may
be seen at Mr.. X. Farnham's Bookstore, corner Of
Pennsylvania avenue and lth street. Persons hav-
inp COPIES to bind are assured that no pains or ex
pense will be spared to produce binding which
will correspond with the beautiful typography and
superb embellshmentspf the work.
Orders will be received oy the subscriber, at his
bindary, Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Fullers Ho-
tel or at Mr.. Farnhams Bookstore, as above. Please
call, If possible, during the present week
Binding of every description faithfully executed
by JOHN A. BLAKE,
june 2O-u .44 ..* Bookbinder.
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IIERE,S THE PLACE, 18th street ans
Il Canal.--Just received, and now landing car
go Of bords sawd laths, pailings, post rails, joist
scantling, sills together with an assortment of 2
"a white pine and cypress plank.
Also dressed flooring, N. @. joists and stepping.
& FOR RENT.---A brick house on filth street.
april 25--6 WARD & LEHMAN,
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LOTS FOR SALE.

LOTS FOR SALE.
VI No.22, IN reservation l. containing 3 ESQ
IL feet or thereabouts, near the Railroad Depot
will be sold en- reasonable terms, by
b. HOMANS, Auctioneer.
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NEW CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY
LIN Conec ted up to date by the Postmaster o
the House of Representatives. For sale by
june S-f ~ p aMHa2 +. TAYLOR. Z
TOHN E,DGAR'S Musical Academy street near
y I'm. j. E. will give instruction upon the Piano,
Guitar, Flute, Violin, and also in vocal music.
Terms $l2 rer quarter. sept lift
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n DIRECTORS. refaag-at #
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert L. Patterson,
Guillaume Merle, Seth Low, sf
Lewis G. Grover, Charles 8. Macknett,
VIM. A. F. Pentz, Thos. B, Segur,
VIM. M. Simpson, Marcus L. Ward.
Henry McFarlan, Hs. N l
BENZ. G. MILLER, Secretary.
JOSEPH l. LORD. Agent.
JAMES STEWART, M. d.. No. 2, Bond st.,
Medical examiner. ,g4s saE, 4. .gas
Washington, ID. G.
JOSEPH @. LEWIS, Agent, 7th street, nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank. at
4 HARVEY LINDSLY, M. d., corner Of Al and
@ streets, Medical examiner. III feb eff
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+ CIRCULARS, etc. etc,
Neatly printed at this office.
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FOR BALTIMORE.

n and THE commolious steamer CoLuM-
ma, Captain Geo. Guyther, having
resumed her regular trip. win leave Rsy's wharf,
in Washington, ct 8, end Alsxsndria at O'Clock,
in the mornins Of Wednesday, the 25tn inst, and
of every succeeding Wednesday, for Baltimore; and
returning, will leave Commercs street wharf, in
that city for the District OF Columbia, At o'clock
in the afternoon of every Saturday, taking of and
landing passengers and light freight at all the usual
landings on the Potomac river. g. 4T
Freights will be taken At low rates and without
any charge for wharfage at Baltimore.
june 25-tf 1aI5s VIM. GUNTON, President.