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JAMES p. TUSTIN

( nFFERS his services to his friends in the Dis
~ trct or elsewhere as a Collector, Copyist, and
Agent. Communications addressed to the adver.
tser at Washington, (post paid,) will meet with
prompt attention. Residence, 9Th street, immedi-
ately in the rear Of the Patent Office.
NAV 2O--;3taW6m .-. ..ss.
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JOurneymen Shoemakers Wanted. .s
yXTANTED Immediately, by the subscriber, 10
w first rate workmen [of both branches to whom
good wages and constant employment will be given
q, 7a1a MALCOLM DOUGLASS.
Manufacturer of, and dealer in Boots and Shoes,
south side of Pa. avenue, between and l o streets,
oct l0-2w . "'
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NOTICE.

T7HE Undersigned having been appointed scaven-
i ger for the seventh ward Of the city-respectfu-
y informs the citizens of that ward that he is pre-
pared to execute the duties fhis Office with promp-
ness, any orders leftat his house. on Maryland ave.
nue., at the corner Of 9th street. or at Mr.. Lloyds
lumber yard, corner of Virginia avenue and 18th
streets, will be promptly attended to.
Z sept l4-eodlm raR THOMAS AWARD.
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This Company was incorporated in 1918, with a
perpetual charter, and capital of S250,OO0, with
liberty TO increase to S500,00O, and insure against
loss or damage by fire, on Dwelling Houses Stores
Manufacturing Establishments, Household F arni.
ture and Merchandise in general, on the most IA
vorable terms.
The ample means and successful business of the
Company, has enabled it to pass through many ex-
tenslve conflagrations and to meet its losses with
the most satisfactory prompmess; and any losses
which it may sustain risks taken at this Age ncy,
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 apy loss
or damage, the Company is pledged, by resolution
OF the Board OF Directors to submit the same to
arbrators, indierenty chosen or, at the optisr Of
the assured, the jurisdiction of the proper Court cf
this city will be acknowledged.
BOARD or DIRECTORS.
Ihomas X. Brace, Samuel Tudor, ...a
Griffin Steadman, Joseph Morgan,
James Thomas, Ward Wooabridos
Joseph Church Sikss B. Hamilton, ..
Frederick Tyler, Robert Buel .-f
Samuel z. Broughion, Miles A. Tutile sa
e. White, john L. Bos,oeHI
Ebenezer FloWer, Joesph PrDtt,
''S /" Thomas r. Brace, Presit emf.
s. L. Loomis, Secretary. may i, tas2m.
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ELEGANCE AND ECONOMY

II ME elegant, light and highly finished Mole
Il skin Hat, made by the celebrated house of
Beebe 81 Costar, Broadway, New York, we offer
for SALE Gentlemen will please observe that these
hats are "comme il faut' in all respects Also,
Leary & Co.'s much admired style, full assort-
ment. ..E "
Gentlemen about changing their hats are politely
requested to give ua CALL Our present stock will
be found unusually handsome and at exceedingly low
prices.
Hats of the last fashions sold at twenty per cent.
less than usual prices.
TO THE LADIES.
We would announce that our entire stock of chill
drens Cops is now arranged for sale. We solicit a
call, as the goods are freely shown at all times.
STEVENS Sc EMMONS,
oct s-6teo Hatters, and 2, Browns Hotel
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A CARD.-The undersigned begs leave to ten
~ 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 soon
as possibe the meedd, being at all times accepta-
BILE, and at this time peculiarly Indispensable
A. GREEN, =.
ian 90 Auction and Commission Merchant.
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GENTS WANTED.

A FEW MEN Of the proper qualifications, can
II find useful and profitable employment in
circulating valulnle work, designed to illustrate
Bible Geography, for the use Of Sunday Schools.
Apply at this Office. june 20-tf
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TO THE AFFLICTED.

nOAD'S patent graduated electro-galvanc appa-
~ ratus, with patent insulated poles for medical
and other purposes. N
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 par,cularized) 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 aparments south side Penn
sylyania avenue, sixth house East Of the market,
and nearly opposite Browns Hotel, where the
splendid first size largest apparatus viii be Kept
in readiness at any hour, day or night that may pe
appointed l. 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 expert
ence in the use of electricity in another form.
As this is subject to which justice cannot bc
done in newspaper advertisement, communlca-
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. sdi an a 'a9
The undersigned, having twenty-five years ago
been in tn practice, in certain cases, of aiding the
operation Of the electric fluid by relaxing the system
during its use in the vapor BATH this salutary prac-
tice will be continued the oatn invented by him
being pecuHarly adapted to such service. 1
',,8 .'trlr.a,r 4 l.l.' BOYD REILLY
p. s. 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, fect1
at his apartments; they will find them by no meam
shocking. ae july II
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MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.

Rafes Of Charges belDeen Ne,o York, PhiladeIphia
Wilmington, Baltimore d Washington.
INOR every ten words, not exceeding one hun
l. dred, exclusive Of the Address and Direction.
When a communication exceeds that number the
price on all words exceeding one hundred will be
redncel To one third the nrica
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PEACE VS.. WAR 49,!

BLESSED are the peace makers"
TENO the Public generally, and to my friends in
IL particular wish to say one word we have been
informed, aud verify believe the report to be true ;
that many families are much in want ofsuch House
hold goods as may be found among the assortment
constantly kept at Our Store both new and SEcoSD
HAND OF almost every variety and description, and
be had two months hence. Purchase now gentlemen
ifyou wish to keep peace at home.' A word to the
wise is uffcient. Please call on the subscriber.
LAMBERT S. BECK.
South side Penn. Ave. between 8 and 9th Sfs
N. b. A large assortment of Paior, cooking
and air tight Stoves both new and second hand, for
burning either wood or coal septl If
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y ""s" DIR. ROSES at pgf.
,NELEBRATED TONIC MIXTURE for Fever
~ and Ague and Bilious Fever. This great reme-
dy never fails in curing Fever and Ague, thousands
who have been cured know its value, and thousands
more may know it when attacked by that bone break
ing disease if they but prove its virtue. @ !.
Prepared at Dr. Roses Laboratory Phila and sold
.by JOSEPH BEARDSLEY,
Penn. avenue, near Twelfth street Agent for oil Of
DR.. Roses celebrated remedies. sept 24--lm
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SSC00cS.S .SNNC>Q
ESgrALGSER1 R1'

DERSONS wishing TO enjoy themselves dur
l. ing the approaching winter, should see well
To the condition Of their mouths. A splendid as
sortment Of TEETH with or without imitation
gums) may be~seen at DR.. Van Patterns; and
ne is prepared tn execute anything in the line of
his profession in the most perfect and professional
manner. 49, ts l!t4
N u. His patrons are earnestly invited to call
ard if amy repairs are found necessary they will
be gratuitously and cheerfully made.
Terms moderate, as usual.
Pennsylvania Avenue, between 9th and 7th SITS.
and next to Todd's Hat Store. oct 27--tf
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ar Communications destined for any place bo
yond the termination Of the TEIEoRApH will be
faithfully written out at the last Station and put in
to the MAIL.
June LOTT AMOS KENDALL, President.
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FIRST WARD HARDWARE AND
VARIETY STORE

"A ARIEIH SIOkE.
NyHE subscribers respectfully inform the cit
Il of the First Ward and parts ad dacent hertt
that they have opened Store of the above descnl
ton on Pennsy sylvania Avenue, between 18th anu
18th Streets where good assortment of Mechan.
les and House-keepers Hardware, Brushes, Cedar.
ware, Baskets, &c. &c, will be constantly kept on
hand All articles in their line will be sold as low
for CASH. or to punctual customers, as they can be
bought in the City or Georgetown and deliv cred
free of expense.
april 23-6 JOS. L. SAVAGE & co
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BRICKLAYERs WANTED,

BRICKLAYERS WANTED, .9l
ITO work on the Temperance Hall, to receive pay
i in stock bricklayers, friendly TO the Temperance
cause, who would be willing towork for stock in the
building, or give day or two for the good Of the
cause, can go to work Immediately materials are on
the ground and the work ready, apply to,
sept l4tf 8. PARKER, or
NGz A3 && Ah n GEO. SAVAGE
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LAMPS. LAMPS

.ntupsa s LAMPS. LAMPS!!
8THINE OIL and Solar Lamps of the most ap
IL proved patterns and sold at the lowest prices
A constant supply of FRES H Pine Oil-Pure
Spcrnl- Solar and Summer Oil--Burning Fluid
Chm ey's Globes Wiks, &c. for sale by
81 aaa GHUAE o. WHITTLESEY.
iy 5tf atE G st. Todd's Buildings.
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WASHINGTON AGENCY

I'ha fire insurance Company, OF Hart
ford, Connecticut
"A PPLiCATION for insurance or ,be ,sne,v.l
IA- Of policies, and all business connected with
the Office, may be made to the subscriber. aeen, Of
the Company for the District Of Columbia, and Il.
ciniy, with full power TO receive and issue policies
on terms as favorable as any other Office.
3. ID. A. HALL, Agent
Washington, Ist April 1876.
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DARLOR ROOMS to let, on 18th street, be
tween and F. Enquire at this Office
oct 29--6tsod
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD
#t@ assAs tstissl 6sasA El1|l
-Ssss51 ASssgassyz. E45#FE55I e.
TRANspoRTArToN OPFIcE, }

Washington, June I, ls45.
VHNHE public are respectfully informed that
IL and after Thursday, the 4th inst, passenger
train will be started daily (Sunday esceped at l29
o'clock A. M, reaching Baltimore in time to con-
meet with the Philadelphia train of cars. Ash
z By order: SAML. STEITINIUS, ..
June 2-tf ... 5r.E la4sgEs Agent
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Carriage Springs. ,4 ,4,..e M.
Nd OWLAND'S Elliptic Springs ] to n in. by
RN 3, 4, s, 6 and plate, for sale low, by
.... ........'... .#..#- +. WHEELER,
oct l0--lm Penn. avenue, near 7th st.
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lust PUBLISHED, and for sale at the Book
,J Store of u. Ward & Son, Pennsylvania Ave-
nue., near the Rail Road Depot, and at j. Ken
nedy's Book Store on F, near 18th street,
No. 1 of the OPegOnian;
Or, History of the Oregon Territory containing
the Laws of Oregon, with Description Of the Po-
litical condition Of the County, well as its CHI
mate, Resources, Soil Productions, and Progress In
Education, With Map. BY CHAnuEs SAxToN,
of Oregon City, Q J.. june l3-6m
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FRANCIS Y. NAILOR.

FRANCIS Y. NAILOR.
Pensyipania Avenue near 3rd street, Washington
CITY, ID. c.
Copper, Tin, Sheet Iron and Stove Manufacturer.
Ro fling, Guttering, Spouting, etc.
Also, on hand, choice collection of Stoves, va
risus patterns, which he will dispose of on moderate
terms oct l9-tf ..a.
Washington telegraph., 1846-03-25

LATER FROM MrxTcO.-The French
barqnr Anax. Pomnnres. arrived yesterday
from Vera Cruz. TVe have papers from
The city ~ Mexico N fhe NH ut ard from
Vera Cruz ro Ihe 22i. We have looked
over the papers pretty caref'lly. b'it find
nothing in them Of much Importance. unless
il be that ihe declarations of III IieMpo in
in favor nf a monarchy ior Mexico with the
discussions growing cli ni them, are oi
some MON nj IS sldica,ing the tendency q
one parry ihere. and az confirming tie re-
ports that have been some time a.ioat in
this country ana IN Europe touching thT
project of placing q King i'll Tie Halls M
ihe Mnntcznmas." Ei TiemPI breaks
ground ho'Iiy fIr a monarchy. az ihr un!y
form Of government that can render ihs-
people IF Mexico happy. 10 establish
1t, says that paper. I've mnsi choose a
foreign Prince, and he mus, b. of the Span
ish branch Of the Bourbon family. We
want "A king 10 strengthen our alliance y .th
the European powers; tD restore M H. OF-
derby their responsibility ana INFLUENCE; iD
govern u by their Vie measures. anl
ave IL from unr own foolish AMI backward
policy Ei Iiemp0 scouts the Rrpiibii
can Institutions of this country. anI thinks
hat Mexico wants no:Aing but a aing )
government, based upon European exfrac
tion. 10 resist our aE-ression-i 1t even
advises President Parcdrs 10 iiniia Na
po'enn by ,lrfniing new dynasty, a.'h ugh
N p-cii.rs a fIFrign Prince iae rri'rFt-
finn III tile drririnrs Il lrncairi. i'll 'he cIrN
NJ MeEicn- hy XIX TEMPO, ani unIer tha
very eye of ihe Government las caused
4 tremendous sensation there. anI brought
out Il violent opposition from lhr n'hrr pa
prrs, Mexico Is indeed an ualor Un4te c.un-
try.
Washington telegraph., 1846-03-25
ANOTHER HoaRIBLE OUTRAGE By THE
BA~DrTTIl- KATo-KA MURDERED &


BANDrrTIl-TA.KA. ro-KA MURDERED &
ScsLPEDll-Onr country (says the Chero-
kee Advocate Of the 5,h insi.) has been
disgraced and the feelings of our people
shocked by another outrage by the Band!lti.
surprising in horror and atroci.y any that
has bcen heretofore committed.
On Saturday night last sometime aiier
dark. Ia. ka-to-ka. a sprighlly and manly
Cherokee, was decoycd into The hands ut
thr Bandits. who have % long infested our
country, ami murdered and mangled in The
most horrible manner. u seems that a
number Of citizens met al a house in Going
Snake District, about ten miles on this
side of the state line, for the purpose of
dancing and amusing themselves. After
they had been thus engaged for sometime.
Wheeler Taught. mixed blood Cherokee.
came n the Place where Ihe penp,e were
assembled and invited 1'a ka -ka. one Of
The managers "a thc dance, 10 ~ with him
4 short distance aud get a little whisky
which he said, be had concealed. Ia
ka.to ka having long been intimate with
him and believing him To be a friend. com
Piled without hesitation with the invitation
and stepped of in company with him.
They had been absent but few minutes
before The report Of a gun and the yells
or several men were heard. Taught soon
re-appeared ~ the dance without Ia ka
'o-lSa- bit remained only a short time bc-
fore hn tel. The absence Of la ka-to ka
however excited no notice. a. none sus-
prcied any danger until the next morning.
when his body was found. tie had been
shot twice, stabbed eleven times, and the
scalp taken from his head. Around him
were discovered the places where twelve
horses lad been hi;ched and the tracks
of perhaps NJ many prrsnn=-ihe ones no
doubt who tad neTprrraied the dasiardiv
ana airocion- deed. a iug VA alsn found
which Fangh' bud borrowed from Creek.
The horses. Faughi's among ghc others.
were tracked from Wlsonvilie, the liiile
place just across the line al which the
Refugees" are congregalei, aui she
others back tr the same place. and there
i no doubt lut the ouilarvel Siarrs anl
their friends are the dasrards who did The
murder.
Fanghi has been arrested AMI l. il ihe
hands of ihe Light Horse aGi witt TX tried
~ Az accomplirr.
Ia ia-ip.ka j. said, 20 have been one ut
he party that killed James Starr. sr.
We obtain the above particulars relating
70 the murder from a person who was
present 1t The dance.
Washington telegraph., 1846-03-25

We publish the following statement
from the Washington Union, showing the
compensation and emolumenis received.
and the amount of fines, penalties and
forGeitures retained by each Of the several
collectors at the ports of Boston, New York
Baltimore, Charleston, Savannah, and y.
Orleans during the four years ending on
the 30ih of June, 1915. compiled from a
communication made to the House Of Rep
resentatives by the Secretary Of the Treas
ury:
The collectors Of Boston, during four
years. retained S3i 91s; the collectors OF
New York, S53. 3.05n; the collectors of Phil
adelphia, 2S,S73: collector Williams, OF
Baltimore, for two years, eight months and
twenty days, 1I,542; the collectors of Sa-
vannah, for three years and nine months.
SS,134; the collector of Charleston, sell
9ls; and the collector Of New Orleans,
Sl5,974.
Washington telegraph., 1846-03-25

TIE TrBe F5uHf1iu ef Eio7H-nre.-No mean
principle no bad ission. no dishonest purpose wns
ever eloquent. No man can mn warmed ani trans
ported by sentiment which hr- ~ WI heart de-
spscs. The true fountains of eio1nrnce thrn- arr
IA the moral na'urc-in the natural love of truth.
justice. honor. generosity. which ihr Almighty
has implanted IN ever human heart. in thu srnii-
menis Of devotion 10 God, OF sympathy with men.
uf aitachmcn 10 our native land. and the strong
desire. which every good man feels. for the we fare
and happiness Of his sPccies--the heart that has
never felt itself warmed By these noble mpnlses,
can never touch those cords Of sensibiliiy which
vibrate through the heart Of universal humanity
BuFRgP-
Washington telegraph., 1846-03-25

FROM TExAs.-By the steamship Gdt-
res,on We have late papers from the new
State. The State Legislature Assembled
at Austin ON the 10th February. General
Edward Burleson was chosen President oi
the Senate; ii. p. Bee Secretary; Mr.
Miles Sergeant Arms. In the House oi
representatives, Mr.. Crump, Of Austin
counry, was chosen Speaker; James H.
RAYMOND Clerk; Mr.. Hardeman Sergeant
alarms. The official returns for Govern
Or give Henderson 500 VOTES; pr Mlier
1872. For Lieutenant Governor Zen
Darnell has nominal majority by the DIN
cill returns, but in several counties, from
which returns were noLreceived, II Is s'a-
ted that his opponent obtained malorIties'
and il was therefore asserted that Gen. ID
would decline the place.
The auAurati1n Of Governor was ap-
pointed u take plare On "Wednesday, 18th
inst, with appropriate ceremnnials. Inc
flag Of the Republic of Texas would On
The occa SION be lowered BY The voluntary
acton Of the citizens who have illustrated
il and connected it with The most honorable
recolleciions. and give place to the glorious
ensign of the Union. henceforh 10 be the
national standard of Texas, as Of her SIS
ter States.
The following is an extract Of 4 private
letter, dated ar Galveston. 2>ih ult.:
The Houston boat has this moment ar
rived, and the steamer Galveston l. ringing
her bell. Houston and Itusk, out a 5i
votes. have received D each. frr Senator'S
Gen. Houston is expected here every hour.
TO proceed on his way 10 Washington"
". d. Bal.
Washington telegraph., 1846-03-25

The Vicksburg InielIigencer furnishes
another specimen Of Mississippi legislation.
II it is not exactly stealing, it comes as
near it as the chap did who Iaoi. a cloak
off nail. ! he in'elligencer says;-
Some time ago r. N. Johnson Of Yazoo
county, left power of attorney with q
friend, 10 purchase tract of land ifcfn Tie
Stale. His friend made purchase Of The
wrong tract, and paid The first ,ns'a 'nien'.
Mr.. Johnson. upon the discovery. fled h's
bin for relief. in the Superior Court ci
Chancrry, which relief was granted him
The Chancellor aunuled his contract thus
made by mistake, and his title 10 The land
reverted TO the State. aad now belongs to il.
Mr.. johnson presented his petition to the
Legislature TO refund him the m 'ney paid.
and they refiised-ihus getting The land
back, and keeping Mr.. Johnspn's S3.o00!
One would suppose, if they Kept this sori
of game up long, they might pay at least
the Planters Bank bonds.
Washington telegraph., 1846-03-25

The NEWSPAPER Press AND Talent.
The Americans are now the most aiding
nation on earth. There are more newspa
Per= and periodicals. annually issued from
The press in this country than in all ihc rest
III the world. Where there are more rea-
ders, there must ultimately hc more writers
than any where else. WHO Is 20 supply
the matter which is 10 be impressed cn ,he
hundred millions of sheets bat ycariy issue
from the press in the United Sia'esl A
mercans, let me tell you, those who thus
obtain access 20 the public mind are al this
moment exeiiing a greater influence upon
the character and destiny of our country
Than any other class. except that which min
isfnrs ai The altars of religion. VIII these
most important stations continue 10 he Ii lcd
by men from the ordinary pursuits &c lite.
wilhonI the academic education and classi-
cal culture, however great their natural
endowmenisl By no mrans. The sharp
competition Of these establishments will
gradually enlist 4 higher grade II talent
and acquisition ia their service. talent aud
acquisition mol which have failed in other
pursuits. but which could any where com
mand success.-BarHHa-
Washington telegraph., 1846-03-25

RESCUED FROM PERIsHING.-Manys sin
gular rescnes of late have occurred Of per
sons breaking in the ice, but the most
remarkable occurred in the Territory OF
Iowa. sir. llobspn was crossing he river
at Fort Madison. in a sleigh. when the ice
gave away, and precipitaied him into the
river. a man. named Ward Ellis, who
wis near, humanely went ~ hi~ assistance
All he cruld see was HubsDn's cap. and
fearing in his attempt 70 save him be would
only bring up that. be reached farther down
as 10 get hold Of his neck. when Hob
son, in his struggles, caught two Of Ellis
fingers IN his teeth, which he held un to,
until in this way he was brought to the
surface and saved. Ellis fingers were
! bitten 10 the bone.