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The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-02-06

O. Prepared with great care, az the Labora-
iOry Of O. Q. WO0DMAN, Vicksburg, and sold
Wholesale and Retail hv
o. o. WOMAN a. co. YazOo City.
And BY most u the Druggists and Merchants Ia
lhe state. Dec. Id, l845. 24-tf
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-09-05
By A. G. Chadwick,

TERMS OF THE CALEDONIAN.-$l, so
if paid within the year; $500 if delayed be,
yond that time. No paper discontinued till
all arrearnges are paid except at the option OF
the publisher 81.
Advertisements inserted at the usual prices
Transient advertisements to be paid in advance
The daily union., 1846-04-01

ITO CLAIMANTS.-Franc A. Dickins
i continues to undertake the agency Of claims be-
fore Congress, and other branches Of the govern
ment including commissioners under treaties, and
the various public Offices. He will attend TO pre-
empton and other land claims, the procuring of pat
ents for public lands, and the confirmation by Con-
gress of grants and claims land; claims for prop
erty lost in or taken for the service of the United
Suites; property destroyed by the Indians while
in the possession Of the United States invalid revo-
lutionary, navy, widows and halfpay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for COM
mutation, halfpay, or bounty lands-as well those
against the State of Virginia the United States;
all claims growing out Of contracts with the govern
ment; or damages sustained in consequence Of the
action or conduct of the government; and, indeed,
any business before Congress the public Offices,
which may require the aid Of an agent attorney.
His charges will be moderate, and depending upon
the amount of the claim, and the extent of the
vice.
In the prosecution of claims against Mexico, un
der the late convention Mr.. Dickins and the Hon
c. P. Van Ness, late Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary Of the United States in
Spain, are associated; and any claim sent to either
of them, will receive their united and prompt atten
ton.
Mr.. F. A. Dickins is known to most of those
whol eve been in Congress within the last few
years who have occupied any public station at
Washington.
His tfice Is on f street, Sd door east of the
Treasury Department.
All letters must be postpaid. May l6-ly
The daily union., 1846-04-01
GooDs.-Ths,

SPRIkG GOODS---The subscriber takes grea'
- pleasure in informing his frieHds, and persons
generally, that he has just received from the New
York and other markets very superior and care
fully selected stock of spring goods to which he re-
speelfully invites their attention. His stock con-
sists, in part, as follows;
Light broeade ehangeable, and plaid silks
Ombre, berege, and balzanne
Graduated and plaid do, very rare article
Light mousselines, in great variety
French and English lawns
Graduated lawn, and white muslin robes
Plaid Swiss and jaeonet muslins
French, English, and Scotch gnghams
Plaid pink gingham, for ehildren's wear
English and Canton Grape shawls
Befege shswls and searfs
Grass and corded skirts
Drab and white watered merlno, for skirts
Cambria and furniture dimIty
Table aud birdeye dlaper
Russa, Scotch, and English toweing diaper
1874 linen and cotton sheeting
Curtain muslin
EIemstitched and bordered linen-cambric hand
kerchiefs
Gentlemen's plain and colored bordsred linen
eambrc handkerchief
Fancy silk handkerchiefs
Parasols, parasolets, and sun-shades
Shaded silk fringe, for trimming dresses
great variety Of bonnets and bonnet-ribsnds
Also, a few pieces of very superior French and
English cloths and cassimeres
Shaded and striped esssimeres
Satin, silk, and Msrssaes yeslngs.
Together with great variety Of other goods Tor
ladies', gontsmens, chidrep's, and servants wear
all Of which will be sold at the lowest market price
by GEO. w. ADAMS,
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 9Th sts-
March 27-eo3t
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A MOST BEAUTIFUL and III EALTHY
~ RESIDENCE For SALE-The auh-

scrber being desirous of returning to Barbadoes in
March, offers for sale his residence, called "The Re-
treat" in Washington county, d. c. The improve
ments consist of spacious brick mansion, with
every out-budlng requisite for the accommoda-
ton of large family or a boarding school. tits
situated on the Rockville turnpike road, about
one mile from the corporation line of George
town, and three from the public departments.
1t will be sold with thirty-four or sixty -four
acres of land, forty of which are in a high state
Of cultivation the balance in wood and pastu-
rage. On it is large young orchard of choice
fruit, which has been In bearing only two years.
There is also an abundant supply of excellent water
from well close TO the kitchen, from whence it Is
raised to cistern in the second story BY force
pump.
The title is indisputable, and terms will be made
easy to an approved purchaser.
better opportunity for any wishing to pos
sess most convenient and healthy residence in
good and friendly neighborhood, and so near to the
seat Of government, will not probably occur again
directly, the subscriber having spared no expense in
securing every comfort for permanent home Be-
ing anxious to return to Barbadoes he is willing to
make great sacrifice on what it has cost him Pos
session be given on the first Of March, or earlier
if desired. For further particulars apply on the
premises to RICHARD p. PILE.
Feb IS--eotf
The daily union., 1846-04-01
GREAT English Remedy for coughs
" colds, asthma, and Consumpt tion.-rhe

n hEhI Enslsn htmedy Tor coughs
" colds, asthma, and consumption.-rhe
great and only remedy for Colds, Coughs, Asth-
ma, and Consumption, is the Hungarian Bal
sam of Life, discovered by the celebrated DR..
Buchan Of London, England, and introduced into
the United States under the immediate superin-
tendence Of the inventor.
The extraordinary success OF this medicine in the
curse Of pulmonary diseases, warrants the American
agent in soliciting for treatment the WORST POS
SlBLE CASES that be found in the commu-
nifty; that seek relief IN vain from any of the
common remedies Of the day, and have been given
up by the most distinguished physicians as confirm
ed and incurabIe The Hungarian Balsam has
cured, and will cure, the mosl desperate Of cases.
Ii Is no quack nostrum, but standard English
medicine, Of known and established efficacy.
Every family in the United States should be sup
piled with Buchans Hungarian Balsam of Life, not
only TO counteract the oonsumptve tendencies Of
the climate, but to be used preventive medicine
in all cases Of Colds, Coughs, Splitting Of Blood,
Pain in the Side and Chest, Irritation and Soreness
Of the Lungs Bronchitis, Difficulty Of Breathing,
Hectic Fever, Night Sweats, Emaeiation and Gene
raj Debility, Asthma, Influenza, Hopping Cough,
and Group.
n-SoId in large bottles at 81 per bottle with full
directions for the restoration of health.
Pamphlets, containing a mass Of English and
American certificates, and other evidence, showing
the unequalled merits ofths great English remedy,
may be obtained Of the agents gratuiously.
DAVID F. BRADLEE, sole agent for the United
States, ll9 Court street. Boston.
T. W. DYOTT& SONS, general Wholesale agents,
No. 1872 North Second street, Philadelphia
Special depot at the Bookstore Of ROBERT
FARNHAM, corner Of Eleventh street and Penn
sylvania avenue, Washington city. Also for sale
by the principal Druggists
June
The daily union., 1846-04-01
FOR THE LADIES.

THE subscriber takes pleasure in announcing TO
l. his friends and customers, that he is now in the
Dry Goods, having selected them with
the greatest from the most fashionable French
importers in the United States.
SILKS.
Ombre plaid silks and plaid gro de Naples, from
fifty cents up.
Plaid gro. de France, gro de lspshan and stripe
French and India fouard and second mourning
silks.
Plain black and bue-black and satin stripe silks.
BEREGES.
California plaids and French mousselncs de laines
Ombre satin stripe and plaid bereges, very rich.
Lama Pyrmida robes and ombre embroidered
bereges.
Plaid swiss muslins and white graduated robes.
Colored French lawns and printed aconets
French and English muslin ginghams.
Fine corded cambrics and lace stripe muslins
SHAWLS.
Damask and rich canton Grape shawls, embr'd.
Sd plaid hernana silk and embroidered berege
shaws.
Satin stripe and rich printed Berege Shawls.
Embroidered berege and Grape de chine scarfs,
splendid.
Lisse and embroidered ribands, searfs, and fancy
cravats.
VARIETY.
Black and white heavy English silk hosiery.
French kid gloves, all coors and numbers.
Heavy English halffngered black silk mits.
Ladies' and misses bonnets, New York style.
Fringed and plaid bonnet and neck ribands.
Varlegaed frnges, for trimming dresses.
French wrought collars and inside handkerohiefs
Hemstitched and REVERE linen cambria do.
French bombasins and super Alpacas.
Syphde and corded skirts and watered moreens
Linen cambrics and fine French linen lawns
Summer fannes and fine black lastings
White and colored Irish linen, for shrtings
Ladies' silk and merino vests
Silk furniture and floor oil cloths, cheap.
White and colored Canton mattngs, superior and
cheap.
Gentemen's French chameleon silk umbrellas,
splendid.
Superfne black French cloths, cassimeres, and
vestings.
Plain large size parasolS and ladies' silk umbrel-
las.
Fringed parasols, psrusolets, and shades, from
seventy-f FIVE cents TO eight dollars.
Rich window shades and transparencies, and
fringes, complete.
Florida water, cologne, perfumery, and fans.
with large assortment Of goods suitable for
children, and servants, which will be
ola al small advance for cash.
GEORGE sTETTINUS.
March 24-3teor
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nR. SMITHS (sugar-coated) ssImproyed
IL Indian Vegetable pills., arc dsilv ef


eclng some of the most astonishing and wonder
fu cures that have ever been known, in conse-
quence Of which they have now become shin
ing mark, against which all the arrows of dsap-
pointed hope, envy, and uncharitableness are level
led without distinction. The town and country
are alike filed with their praise. The palace and
the poor-house alike echo with their virtues. In
all climates under all temperatures they still re-
tain their wonderful powers, and exert them unal-
tered by age situation. They simple in their
preparation, mild in their action, thorough in all
operations, and unrivalled in their results. They
are anti-bous, and-dyspeptic, and anti-mercurial;
and they are peculiarly beneficial in the following
complaints: fever and ague, yellow and bilious fe
vers, dyspepsia, Group, liver complaint, sick head
ache, aundice, asthma, dropsy, spleen, piles, collie,
distinctions, heartburn, furred tongue and foul
stomach, nausea darrhea, costiveness, loss of ap-
petite, sallow complexion colds, and in all cases of
torpor of the bowels, where a cathartic an ape
rient is needed
N B. No sugar-coated pills can be genuine, unless
every box has on it the signature of G. BrNJ'N
SMITH, NJ. ID.
For sale in Washington by
J. +. CALLAN,
corner of Z and 7th streets.
March l4-df
The daily union., 1846-04-01
T. w. DYOTT g. SONS.
CT. JEANS'S METTALfNE GALvAN-
- IC STRENGTHING PLASTERS.-

The following article is copied from the Brooklyn
STAR in which paper it appeared editoriay The rep
utation of the Rev. DR.. Cox is sufficient TO warrant
the public that, far he is concerned this test-
monial in favor of the galvanc plaster is entirely
free from deception; and, in fact, all of the certif-
Gates obtained for these plasters of the
exceptionable character
"We take pleasure in referring our readers TO the
following certificate in connexon with the adver-
tisement in our columns to-day. Emanatng, rs il
does, from the good heart and sound head Of gen.
tleman well and favorably known in this COM
munity as the Rev. S, H. Cox: d. D., Of this city,
any commentator Of ours would be wholly super
fuous. The certificate ITSELF in connexion with
scores Of others Of like character, speaks for itself
and sceptics have only to see, examine, and Judge
for themselves.
81 have had the pleasure and the profit proving
lately the value Of the 'galvanie strengthening
plaster in its application my right shoulder
where felt a novel sensation Of rheumatism. II
seems well adapted to its end; and without a knowl-
ed dge ofts tsconsttuent properties caring scientific
ally about its chemical or galvanic action, [ am
happy, from experience to commend its sanative
virtues TO all with whom my name may possibly
have influence safe, neat, protecting, pleasant
and efcacious preparation Of the sort; which, with
out any disparagement Of others, may be safely and
appropriately praised on its own account
SAMUEL II. cox.
.'Rusurban, Brooklyn, N. Y, Dec. 4, 1s45"
These nlasters can be had in Washington, Of
J. F. CALLAN
The daily union., 1846-04-01
New Work on the Mineral egion OF Lake
SuUerfOrl


TN PRESS, and soon will be issued from the
i press Of Chas Wilcox, Detroit, Michigan, a
work entitled "Repors Of WIN. A. Burt and Bella
Hubbard, esqrs, on the geography, topography, and
geology Of the United States surveys OF the Mineral
Region OF the south shore Of Lake Superior for lS45,
accompanied by list Of working and organized
mining companies, a list Of mineral locations, by
whom made and correct map Of the Mineral Re
gion delmearing the township and section iaes and
their connexion with the location lines, and also a
chart Of Lake Superior reduced from The British 3D.
niralty survey, by J. Houghon, Jr., and t. w Rris-
tol" or the reports (which are, together with the
field notes of the surveys, returned TO the General
Land offce,) published in this work, nothing need
be said as the names Of their authsrs are suf-
fcent to warrant them the most extensive celebrity.
They abound in facts Of which every reader should
he in possession. After these reports, follow a
lengthy extract on minerals and Mineral Veins, "
from DR.. Houghton's report of lS4l; description
Of Stanard's rock; a table Of coasting distances
around Lake Superior, the fullest and most perfect
yet published; list Of working and organized mi
ming companies the list containing sixty different
companies, giving the names and residences OF their
officers the names Of their superntendents, and the
numbers Of the locations belonging TO each, with
other important information, and list Of the mine
raj locations together with the of the persons
by whom they were made. The maps are the most
correct that be issued at the present tlme and
embrace the very latest information.
To the of science, the capitalist the explorer,
the sailor and the general reader this work is ndls-
pensable. Address orders, postpaid, 10 Houghton
& Bristol, Buffalo, New York.
March 25-4t'
The daily union., 1846-04-01
nERFUMERIEs, HAIR BRUSHES.

Il COMBS.-S. PARKER has just returned
from Ne~ York with the best and largest assort-
ment of fine fancy goods ever opened m Washing
Buffalo tuck combs, shell and Buffalo dressing do.
and very fine article Of fne-teeth combs, a large
assortment of new style FANS reticues hair brushes
nail and tooth do.
In Pertumeries We have most varied assortment
Of odors for the handkerchief, coognes, lavender,
&ci oils for the hair, pomatum, beef marrow, hair
washes, hair dyes, &c. &c. DC.
s. PARKER,
Perfumery and fancy store, between 9th and 10th
streets, Pennsylvania avenue
March 27--6tif columbian Fountainl
The daily union., 1846-04-01

ITO FARMERS.-We have in store:
Il 5000 yards cotton OsnRburghs, of the best
makes, and very stout
5000 yards buraps, Nos. |, 9, and
SO pieces penltentlary PLAID cottons
10 bales assorted stout brown do
With a variety Of materials for house servants
wear, in stout jeans, couonades, &c.
To which we ask attention from all in want Of
the goods named above, we are certain they will
find 1t to their advantage to call and examine our
stock before purchasing.
D. CLAGETT & co.
March 24-3tif
The daily union., 1846-04-01
IMPORTED FROM ENGLAND.-British

L Naval Biography, VOL; British Military Biogra
ply, vol; Memoirs Of Admiral Sir Sydney Smith,
9 vols; Memoirs of It. General Sir Thomas Pic
ton, 9 vols; Memoirs OF Admiral Earl Howe,
yol.; Gennie's Military Memoirs, VOL; Magrath's
Historical Sketch Of the Art of War, / vol; South
eye Naval History of England, vol; Col. ST.
borne's History OF the Waterloo Campaign. VOL.
1t. Col. Simcoe's History Of the Campaigns of the
American Revolution, vol. Ekin's Naval Battles;
and many other works of Naval and Military Biog-
raphy and History, Naval and Military Science and
Service, &c. For sale by -----
March +. TAYLOR
The daily union., 1846-04-01

IL ty, Va, near Alexandria, ID. C.--Ths
second tiTm of the eighth annual session of this
institution, will commence with February, and
continue to the second week in July, from which
time To September first the annual vacation ex-
tends.
The subscriber believes that he can offer to pa
rents having sons to educate very peculiar sdvan.
ages in the arrangements, discipline, and instruc.
ton Of his school. His system is adapted 10 a Sc
ect number Of pupils, with view to the exclu-
sion OF bad materials, and the best results to boys
Of good character, disposed study willing to sub
NIT to discipline and capable Of being Influenced by
honorable and yirtuous motives. A much larger
amount Of time and labor is devoted to them than
is common in schools generally the number Of
assistant instructors is large in proportion to the
pupils, and Of high character for com mpetency and
hIthfulness; and the course Of instruction in
the different departments, including the English
language, the classics, and mathematics is thorough
and extensive. The French department continues
to enjoy the very valuable services Of Professor
De Louue.
References can be given, If desired TO gentlemen
in the cities Of the District, in Virginia. Maryland,
and numerous other States, whose sons have been
educated at this institution during the eight years Of
its existence.
Further particulars will be communicated on ap.
plicaton to the subscriber, Theological Seminary p
o., Fairfax county, Virginia.
GEORGE A. SMITH, principal.
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TREasURr DEPARTMENT,
March n, 1886.
SEALED PROPOSALS. will be received a

Nldrcn ~, 1880.
GEALED PROPOSALS will be received a,
- this department addressed to the Secretary OF
the Treasury, (enveioped and distinctly endorsed
thereon Proposals for Revenue Steamers,') until
IL o'clock noon Of the 30th day of April next, for
the following materials, work, and equipments, re-
quired for the iron revenue steamers Polk and
Walker, now under construction at Richmond Va.
and Pnsburg, Pa.
IL 10 TO he distinctly understood that all the work
shall be executed in the best manner and subject TO
the inspection and approval Of the experimenting
other officer ordered by this department and that all
the materials and equipments shall be Of the best
qualify, and subject 10 like inspection and appro val
at the places OF devery-Richmond and Pits
burg-all packages necessary in the transportation
to be provided at the expense Of the contractors.
Printed forms Of proposals, enumerating the arti-
ces required and character Of work for each class
and each vessel separately will be furnished to per
sons desirous of bidding on application TO the col
lectors Of the customs at Baltimore, Philadelphia,
New York, and Boston, or to Captain Henry d.
Hunter, at Richmond, or Captain Richard Evans,
at Pittsburg.
Mr. Capes, constructor at Richmond will exhibit
plans Of the work, and give every information re-
auired at that place. and Mr. Carpenter constructor
at Pittsburg, may be consulted on the same subject
on application to the collector Of the customs at
New York from the 30th day of March (nstant) to
the 7th day Of April, and to the collector of the
toms at Baltimore from the 10th day of April to the
l7th day OF April, at which places Mr.. Carpenter
will attend on those daes and from the 2lst day OF
April to the closing of the contract at Pitsburg,
Pa.
Shipwright's work, Sails and saimaker's
Joners work, stores,
Rigging, Ship-chandlery,
Rgger's work, Nautical instruments,
Painters work, books, and charts,
Spars, Boats,
Blocks, Cabin and ward-room fur
nture
Sufficient sure,ies will be required for the faithful
performance Of the contracts; and any difference
arising relative to the quality Of articles furnished or
character of work executed, shall be submitted to
the decision of two arbitrators-one to be chosen
by the government and one by the contractor
who, failing TO agree, shall choose third, and their
decision shall be final.
r. J. WALKER,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
Three times a week until April 2sth in the Wash.
ington Union and Intelligencer, Philadelphia Key
stone, Richmond Enquirer, New York Globe, Bos-
ton Post, Baltimore Argus, and Pittsburg Morning
Post. March 27-3taw4w
The daily union., 1846-04-01
THE DAILY UNION
HATTERs!-M. H. STEVENS a EN-

HATTERs!-M. III. STEVENS A EN-
IL MONS, 1 AZ 2 Browns Hotel, wishing
10 present everything new and TASTY IN their line,
and in accordance with the suggestion OF number
Of their fashionable customers, have supplied them
selves with Bssbs & Cosi1's spring style Of hats.
Having now a full assortment of this as well as
Leary q Co.'s style, gentlemen can have an oppor-
tunity Of comparing and deciding between the ema-
nations Of these fashionable houses.
To the questionable, still continue to sell our
out Of style hats at from 20 to Is per less than
regular prices. ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,o,s
(ate o. Fish & Coz
March 26-9t
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ana intermediate ages az proportionae rates; and
the Premiums payable semi-annualiy OF suARTKALr,
if fprefered.
Buys and sells annuitis'-sTants inducements for.
ehitda-rnakss all contracts IN Vhieh Iit OF the in.
isrssi Of money Is inpo!psd.
The policies Of insurance may be made payable
to wife, child, or any other person designated by
the assured. By an act Of the State Of Maryland
lS40, chapter 2l2, insurances made by married
women on the lives Of their husbands are fully pro-
tected from all claims Of creditors.
The proposals and rates. as well as blank forms
Of application, may be obtained al the Office Of the
company, or lis agents.
JOHN ]. DONALDSON, President.
RIcHARp d. DORsEr, Secretary.
June DIV
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TARRANT's EyERvEsENT sELTZ-
II A 10 NJ tha Ilan.t d.linkt
March 26-9t

Il Err APERIENT Is one OF the most delight
ful, healthrestorng, and nylgorating preparations
offered to the public. II has met with the
decided success and is generally prescribed by all
experienced medical for its valuable properties,
for its portability and convenience Of its form, and
its certain and positive efficacy in every variety Of
climate. In all those diseasesto which the residents
Of warm climate liable, It exerts healthy ac-
ton over the system and proves itself very agree
able and useful medicine. 1t possesses the eferyes-
eence and pungency of soda-water, while its taste,
agreeableness, and gentle, though sure action upon
the bowels resembles the natural waters Of the
seltzer spring than any other medicinal preparation
ever submitted for public favor
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by
JAMES TARRANr, druggist, &c,
26e Grsenwich st., cor Warren, N. York.
And at Giman's drug-store near Browns Hotel;
sole agency for the District.
The daily union., 1846-04-01
WILLIAM II. WARD, attorney al
Wv law, CITY Of washington. will fniIh.

fully attend to all professional business.
Claims and business with any Of the departments
Offices of government will receive prompt atten-
ton.
Especial attention given to collections, and the
proceeds remitted in bank drafts on any part Of the
United States.
Collections made in the southern and western
States.
Legal writ ngs and translations attended to.
Office on Pennsylvania avenue near Browns Ho-
TEL ..
Feb. 94-lawd&9tws