davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15
GENERAL AGENCY,

TINE undersigned late dookeeper of the House of Rep
resenatives of the United States, and long clerk in
the departments Washington has resumed the business
general agent for claimants upon the several departments
the United States, wei applicants for relief from the
Congress of the United States The undersigned has
other business but that of agent and therefore attend
his duties with prompmes Having been of the
successful agents the metropolis heretofore, and being
generally known to claimants aud to gentlemen OF standing
in the various States, he deems il unnecessary put
aloue of names his card Information in relation any
description of claims communicated applicants upon
their renting retaining free of five dollars and paving
postage reasonable charge will be made in where
large claims subsantiated and collected.
N b. Titles real in the city examined, and real
estate rented, exchanged, and sold
Office directly opposite the Treasury Of the United States.
Oct. 20 IN J. T.. DOW.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15
NEW MUSIC, th,. day rece,ved.-v

NEW MUSIC, this day receivcd.-WM. FISCHER.
pennsylvania avenue, two doors Of 18th street.
has this day received the following music, which will be
sold reduced prices
One word with thee music by Hodson
Sequel TO Fanny Gray music by Mrs Wylde
Pm merry, yet I'm sad music by G. White
oh sing that saddenng strain; by Mrs b ack-
wood
They bid me forget thee music by Mrs. Blackwood
The Only Child music by Jos. r. Knight
Old Willow Brook music by ]. A. Fay
Speak Gently music by L. B. 'olnszewitz
The Little Maid music by the Hutchnsons
Terences farewell TO Kathleen music by Patro
Happy Home of my Childhood by Geo. Hood
oh weep not ; music by II. Russell
Sally in our Alley; by Templeton
None remember thee by Mrs. Norton
Oh sing that song again Schubert
Oh come with music by Burgmuller
In the Greenwood Free; music by Richards
The Angels Watch music by Fessenden
And must they part; music by Weig
Old Year. fare thee well music by J. Long
The Dream is DER; music by Geo. Lindley
Happy heart could thy beating be; by Lafenn
Wake my Love; music by Loder
/ cannot fatter If / would by Lodcr
With thee now will weep by Larenn
My Forest Harp; music by p Strong
March'3
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15
NEW SPRING GOODS,

(NEO. w. PHILLIPS, of the old firm of Putnam Phil
VI lips, CO., would beg leave call the attention OF
members of Congress (who about leaving the city, and
strangers generally his late arrival of fresh spring goods
amons them may be found the following articles worthy of
attention;
Rich Barona plads, new article for ladies' dresses
Fine French Gnhams
Fine silk pressed lawns these very beautiful
Fine figured appet muslins
Sacharia robes
Tucked robes
Tambourcd robes
French embroidered robes, something extra
very cheap lot OF linencambrc handkerchief
fresh lot OF those French cloths and doeskn cassimeres
which he will have made the shortest notice, and fits
guaranteed in all cases. together with many other articles
numerous to mention, all of which he will sell the
lowest cash prices. GEO w. PHILLIPS
Mar IBID
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15
NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.


TOEM HERDM A Il CO., United States and Great
Britain and Ireland odesablished Emgrant Office, oil
South street, New York. .t W.,
HERDMAN, KEENAN, 81 CO., Liverpool
Passage and from Great Britain and Ireland a Liver
pooh by the Old Black Ball Line, OF the regular
packetshps sailing every five days
The subscribers calling the attention of old connymen
and the public generally their unequaled arrangements
bringing OUT the old country beg TO state
that the business of Liverpool will be conduct
ed by its branch
Those sending for their friends viii at see the great
importance of this arrangement, as a. VIII preclude an UNI
necessary delay OF the emigant The ships employed IN
this line well known to be of the rs and largest class
commanded by of experience; and rs they sa every
five days, offer every facility that can be furnished Win
those superior arrangements the subscribers look Forward
for u continuation of that patronage which has been so lib
orally extended them for years past In case
of those engaged do not embark, the passage money
will be refunded customary. For further particulars,
ppY by letter, postpaid.
J: HERDAIAN& Co,
81 South street, New York
~ s HERDMAN, KEENAN, & co, Liverpool
N. B.-Drats for any amount usual be furnished,
payable all the principal banking Institutions throughout
the United Kingdom, ON application as above
March lily
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15
PATRIOTIC BANK WASHINGTON. March e 1871
TTNIIE President and Board Of Trustees this In

TTNIIE President and Board OF Trustees of this In
sttution have been induced by various conside
with this bank saving institution, the
useful and secure plan adopted in the northern cities,
where these institutions of the greatest importance
peciaIy the laboring classes OF communities for the
saiekeepng and accumulation OF their earnings, which,
without safe depository apt to be squandered or 9TH
erwise lost.
The following are the terms on which deposites will be
received:
First All remaining on deposte twelve months and
over, shall be entitled to interest the of per
annum all sums remaining six months and but
less than twelve months at the rate OF 81 per cent
mum all sums remaining depose less than six months
shall be entitled to interest at the of per per
the interest to be calculated by calendar months, and
interest TO be allowed on fractional parts oil month
Second No less than five dollars shall be received
on deposite.
Third No sum hundred dollars shall be with
drawn at any time without ten days previous notice
shall any less than five dollars be Withdrawn
less interest dcposies, to close account.
Fourth. The deposites and payments shall be regularly
entered in the books of the bank and deposit
ing money shall be furnished with duplicate of his or her
account in which every depose payment shall be regu
larry entered rs soon made.
Fifth. cashbook and ledger shall be kept the bank
in which the deposes of money and payments shall be inn
mediately entered
S,rth. book shall be kept the bank in which every
deposor shall be at liberty designate heperson
whom, the event of his her death, the money
shall be paid if not otherwise disposed of by will
safe and unques onabe securities
BY order of the Board of Trustees;
G. c. GltAMAlER, President.
March S-2aw6w
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15

NTEADOWs's New Grammar of the Spanish Lam
lNI guage London, 1916.
Del Mars New Guide to Spanish and English Converse
ton, London, 1876
,Dcconaro Frances-Espanol Espano-Frances, par NJ
Nunez de Taboado, vols, Paris
Neuman's Spanish and English Dictionary vols
Cubi's Spanish and English Dictionary vols
Neuman and Barcs Spanish and English Dictionary,
vol
Cubi's Spanish Grammar
Josse's Spanish Grammar, improved by Sales.
Cubi's Spanish Translator.
Duief's Nature, displayed in her mode of teaching Span
ish 2 vols.
And other works of instruction and practice in that Ian
guage too numerous for advertisement and few of the
esteemed Spanish authors in history and fiction i'm
ported from London and Paris, by +. TAYLOR of
them just opened Feb ~
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15

1Vl VALLEY, its discovery and settlement by Spain
France, and Great Britain and its subsequent history up
the year 1886 volumes octavo Life and Voyages of Co
umbus by Washington Irving, abridged by himself vol
une Tales OF Women's Trials, by Mrs. s c. Hall VOL
An Exposition of the apocalypse, by David Lord VOL
Letters, Conversations, and Recolecons of S. T. Cole
RIDGE vol; Is cents Education and knowledge by Ed
ward Everett wolf The Life of Christ, in the words Of the
Evangests, complete harmony of the Gospel History of
the Saviour, vol, with many illustrations.
March 10 T. TAYLOR.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15
q IL d IL G f Nj. BIB IL,

CoUNSELLOR-AT-LAw,
TAS established his office in the city Washington and
proiers his services the public in the prosecution
claims upon the Treasury Of the United States, the argl
ment of in the circuit courts of the district of Column
bin, and in the Supreme Court of the United States.
His office is the south side of near the Treas
uary building.
June I3-Iy
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15
r AND FOR sALE.-IaO acres Of land fronting ON IN

IL Rockville turnpike, within mile OF the George
town corporation line, and north of land of Mr. John
Green, embracing several beautiful sites building, well
wooded and watered will be sold together, divided
suit purchasers
Also, ID the road being the meeting house
lot, and which viii be divided, necessary into parts
Also, 30 acres of excellent land adjoining Tennay Town.
and Immediately north of Mrs Syles farm well watered
The above lands convenient TO the markets OF
the city and Georgetown and in order close the sale OF
Them they will be disposed of very reduced prices and
accommodating terms Apply either to Richard smith,
or to Charles J. Nourse. Oct 3-lawu
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15
POTOMAC BRIDGE.


OFFICE COMMISSIONER PUBLIC BUILDINGS
March 30, lS47.
OROPOSALSw will be received this Office until clock
Il the 18th day of April next, for repairing the Long
Bridge the Potomac river, agreeable the plans and
specifications in this office 9'.
The proposals will be in divisions FIRST for removing
the timber pen, pier, from IFS present position, and fixing
securely and substantially north Of the present snke pier
Second, for repairing, putting together and raising the
present frame of the bridge the of the
lIuteUl .+It-'. Mar 30--dtl5A
NEW Choice Goods for SprInK.W alter Harper 81 90
IN Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 10th streets,
have in soe received by the latest arrivals full and
plee assortment Of , ~ .
Rich spring silks, style French bereges lawns and
ginghams Fouard and silk nliIslIs
Rich embroidered dresses
Lace, silk, and light Cashmere shawls
Embroidered lace capes collars, and handkerchefs, in
great variety
Irish nen l04 and I24 sheetings, diaper and napkins
Linen cambria and silk handkcrchefs
With general assortment OF house furnishing articles
all OF which will be offered at the lowest market price.
Our friends and purchasers generally respectfully
ved to call and examine stock before making their Sc
lechons March 25-eo3tif
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15

The quantities of any all may be increased or dmn
shed as the service may hereafter require The
will therefore be made not for specific quantities, but for
such quantities as the service require be delivered
those navy-yards respectively.
Contractors not residing at the places where deliveries
delay may arise in furnishing what may be required and
when contractor fails promptly comply with requs
ou the navy agent at the port where the article articles
required TO be delivered shall be authorized purchase
such article articles and the shall be liable for
any excess oil cost over the contract price.
Separate offers must be made for each article, each OF
the aforesaid navy yards, and bidders whose proposals
accepted (and none others will be forthwith notified, and
early as practicable contract and bond will be transmitted
returned to the bureau within five days. exclusive of the
time required Tor the regular transmission of the mail
Bonds, with two approved surees one-ird the est
mated amount OF the respective contracts will be required
and ten per centum in addition will be withheld from the
amount OF all payments thereof collateral
cuy, addition to the bond gwen perform
ance and not IN any event to be paid until it is in all
spects complied with; and ninety per cenum OF the
amount of all deliveries made will be paid by the navy
agent within thirty days after bills duly shall
have been presented to him.
Blank forms of proposals may be obtained application
to the Navy Agents Portsmouth, New Hampshire Bos-
ton, New York. Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington Nor
folk, Pensacola and at this Bureau.
Every offer made must be accompanied Gas directed in
the act OF Congress making appropriations for the naval
vice for 1857 approved 10th August, lS46) by
guaranty, signed by Responsible persons,
the effect that he they undertake that the bidder bid
CATION within five days, with good and sufficient suetes
furnish the supplies proposed. No proposal will be consd
cred unless accompanied by such guaranty.
Mar l9-lawtAp26
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15

rs M IL

l..all H2&, AZ t,tfff }xR2& &mA0E
NEW YORK AND HAvRE UNION LIME OF
t.isf fsuft " packets a a.s ~
GAIL from New York the 9Th 18th, and 2th and IRON
the year and in the following rotation;
PROM NEW
Ship Albany Crawford 9Th January May, or September
ship Svie de Gasse, Rich, 10th January May, and Sep
Ship Louis Philippe castof, Gath January. May, and
Ship Duchess dorleans Richardson 9Th February, June
Ship Burgundy. Walton 10Th February, June. and octo
Ship Iowa, Lines 9th February, June, and October
New ship, Sh March, July, and November
Ship Havre Answorth, 10th March, July and November
Ship Sully Edgar 24th March, July, and November
Ship Argo, Anthony 9Th April, August, and December
Sdp Zurich Thompson, 18th April, August and Deem
ship Francis whedon oath April August, and Decen-
. Der. fAt'A u 'l 4t
Ship Albany, Crawford oath February June, and October
Ship Sivie dc Grasse, Rich, list March, July and Nove-
ship Loui. Philippe. Castoa. 9Th March, july and No
Ship Duchess dOrleans Richardson, 9th March, July,
Ship Burgundy Walton, April, August, and December
Sht Iowa. Lines, 9sh April, August, and December
New ship, 24th April, August, and December.
Ship Havre Answorh, 1st January, May and Septenl-
Shin Sullv Edgar, 9Th January, May and September.
Shin Argo Anthony, 2i January, May and September
Ship Zurich Thompson, LIST February june, and October
Shin Francis Whedon, 9Th February, June, and October
anpIv TO "a N'' 'Ai'' FOX ( LIVINGSTON,
% Broad street, or
VIM WHITLOCK,
46 South street, New York
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15

NI0TsCE-The undersigned respectfully inform their
IN friends and the pubc that they this day
into copermership in the Misunderstanding all its
branches under the name style, and firm, of James Wi
lams Il Son. and they hope to merit and obtain share
of public patronage Their 7t street. ODD
posits shn oljScs Of the National Inieiiigenocr 0
- ,-1fI7l.l I'fT- ~ s JAMES WILLIAMS.
Mar l6--M ~ At. 4. WILLIAMS
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15

THE Mutual Life Company Of New York,
No Sc Wall street.-Net amount OF accumulated pre-
mums invested in mortgages and New York State and city
stocks, S292, 900
This company organized the purely mutual princi-
pe and its business is restricted by the charter to the in
OF lives and granting annuities and endowmens
and ranks among the strongest and safest institutions IN
this country The whole of the profits the benefit
of the policy An extensive and prosperous bust
promises large dividends the first division of profits
the LIST February lSiS and persons insurng will
share in these profits if they survive that period
The premiums are paid annually, semi-annualy, or
quarterly, desired and low any American
pany, and lower than the English, with participation in
the profits. Polcyhoders secured by investments in
bonds and mortgages real in the city of New York
and Brooklyn worth double the amount loaned thereon and
in stocks of the State and city of New York.
The transactions of this company the cash prnc-
pie Consequently the survivors of parties insuring with il
will be subjected the heavy drawback ofaccumulaed
premium notes, reducing the benefit of the
small pittance. ae
Persons may effect insurance their own lives and the
lives of others married insure the life OF
her husband, which will her sole and that
her children
Pamphlets explanatory of the principles of mutual life in
surance and illustrating its advantages, with forms OF
pcaton, be obtained the Office Of the agent OF the
company at the city OF Washington.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15
Lac Notice.
GEORGE H. HICKMAN.

GEORGE H. HICKMAN,
CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND,
Will attend promptly business conded his care.
Particular attention paid to collections. He refers
ION. Reverdy Johnson, United States Senate.
lion w. Fell Giles, House of Representatives.
James CT. Beuett. esq.
l.. L. Franklin, esq.
BALrIMoRE.
Gen Columbus ODonncI,
Hon. John G.. Legrand,
Jau.es NJ Buchanan, ESQ.,,
DIR. MORGAN Forrest, United States Marshal,
David Stewart esq,
Thomas Ferguson ESQ.,,
Messrs. w. H. Buck 81 Co.,
Col. N. Hickman
MARLBORO,
Col. William d. Bowie.
EAsroN,
Hon S. Francis Thomas
LEoSARDrowN, MD.
H. G. S Key, esq. jan 2s-3taw2rn
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15

DOARDrNG.-Mrs. STETTINIUS, opposite the City
ID Hail. Louisiana avenue, has several pleasant u
occupied Mar 9-6teod
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15
JOHN BRANNON, Attorney a. Law,

Ueaon Le,cis county, Virgnia,
IlLL practice in the superior and inferior of the
w counties of Lewis, Braxton Gilmer, and Harrison
Being thoroughly with the theory, and having
been extensively engaged in the practice of surveying he
will be pleased to attend any business that line He
will also act as land agent
REFERENCES.
His Excellency VIM. Smith, Governor of Virginia Hon.
James M. Mason Senate of the United States Hon. Henry
Bednger, House of Representatives; James H. Piper esq
Acting Commissioner fthc General Land Office Washing
ton city w. G. Singleton, A. s. Tidbal, and John Bruce
esgs Barton 81 Williams and Jos H. Sherrard, Wnches-
ter, Virginia. trE.. Feb 25-lOtcp*
DR. j. H. PIPER, Homeopathic Physicisn,i has
IL removed his Office Pennsylvania avenue, north
sde 10th street. J. III. Gibbs's fancy
DR.. Piper employs galvanism electromagnetic
agent in the cure Of disease when necessary
Hours of ndance Office for application of above
from o'clock in the morning. and from in the
afternoon. n...rt March 81
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15
DUFF GREEN AND BEN. IL. GREEN,
.1ikOrueua and eLi0ra.nI. Loac.

Ofce on + street, the Treasury Department,
WILL give prompt attention claims before any of the
w departments of the government before Congress,
and also in the OF the District and in the
preme Court of the United States
Address Green Green, Washington city, postage paid
Nov. lS-if
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15
HUNTINGTON, Ia, June 81, 1916.
Dr.. S,IlrII:


DEAR / of your "ndian vegetable sugar
coated pills. and find them selling fast that think
had better send two gross Immediately. L. ey give
such general satisfaction that people least twenty
miles for them; and generally known agent for
them, would be very sorry to get out.
Yours respectfully,
SAML. MOORE ~ co.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15

MARsEuLEs LINE OF PACKETS,
Toschiss at Gibraltar to land passe'ssrs.
rJNHE aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
i from New York the LIST, and from Marseiles on
the 10th Of each month, as follows;
FROM
Ship Prince de Joinvile, (new,) Capt W. w Laurence,
Oct L. 1886.
sSa6.
Ship CASTOR, Capt. James Anthony, Dec. ], 1886
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Captain James Watson, JAM J.,
1877. 49,,
Ship -,-, Feb. l, 1877.
MARsKIIIEs.
Ship Prince de Joinville, (new,) Capt w W. Laurence,
Dec. 10, 1876.
Ship Arcoe, (new) Capt. w. r. Hoodless Jan. TO- 1877
Ship CASTOR, Capt. James Anthony, Feb. 10, lSH
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Capt james Watson March 10,
lS47.
Ship -- --, April TO- I847
These vessels all of the first class, and commanded by
of experience Their accommodations for passengers
unsurpassed for comfort and convenience Goods sent
to the agents will be forwarded all other expenses
than those actually paid
For freight or passage, apply to n,,r,,, ms
s-- itt te ft'Gtttfit lob Front street; or to
sts4F A4n sa BOYD x HINCKEN, agents,
No. 8. Tontne Buildings, corner of Wall and Water
streets, New York.
Sept, 10 n, 4.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15
Bewarey

II G.. Benz. Smith be written with pen the bot
of the box, all ''sugar- coated" pills counterfeit!
Principal office l79 Greenwich street, large brick block,
New York Price IS box
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15
Navy DEPARTMENT.

BupKAu or cossrrucpioN, EerIrmEsr, AND RrrAiRs
tt W. AN w +-ftt+ t1''f March 9, 1871.
CEALED proposals. endorsed proposals for chain
- cable iron will be received this bureau until 8
O'Clock m, of the fifteenth day of April next for fur
nisbing and delivering AT the navyyard Washington, all
the necessary for the links shackes, swivels boxes
and pins, 10 make
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15
rs i M M

S8 i~ wv Shk&k
packets FOR HAvRE.-Second Line.
GAIL from New York the lst, and from Havre the
- lGh OF each month during the year, and in the follow
ing rotation, y
Ship Utica, Capt John A. Perce, LIST January, LIST May,
and lst September.
Ship St. Nicholas, Capt Nathl w. Eveleigh, LIST Fcbru-
airy, LIST June and LIST October.
Ship Oneida Captain Jas Funk lst March, LIST July, and
LIST November
Ship Baltimore, Captain John Johnson, r lst April LIST
August, and LIST December.
HAvRr.
Ship Utica, Captain John A. Perce, 18th February, 10th
s'une, and leth October.
Ship ST. Nicholas, Captain N W. Eveleigh, 10th March,
l6th July, and 18th November.
Ship Oneida Captain JAS Funk, 10th April 10Th August
a I'd 18th December.
Ship Baltimore, Captain John johnson, jr., 18th May
18Th September, and 18th January
They are all vessels the first class, and with ample and
ommodious accommodations for passenger Goods
the agents will be forwarded free from all other charges
than the expenses that may be actually paid upon them
The price of cabin passage $780, exclusive Of wines
and liquors
..H BOYD q HINCKEN, Agents.
,. 8 Tontns buildings, Wall street, New York
March Ely ~ 81
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15

|
These ships all Of the largest class, and command
ed BY Of character and experience. Their cabin
all that be desired in point of SPLEEN
dor csmcrt and convenience and they furnished with
every of of the best kind Punctuay in
the days of sailing will be strictly adhered to. 5
Price Of passage to Liverpool $l00 From Liverpool to
New York, E25.
Agents for ships Oxford Montezuma, Europe, Shenan-
doah YORKSHIRE Fitfeiin, Cambridge, and New York;
hri 02Ni6 GOODHUE a. CO., or 1870 iit w
rub ,51sA alHC. H. MARSHALL, New York
fIeunl i4aiea BARRING, BROTHERS IL CO., Liverpool.
Agents for ships Stephen Whitney, Virginia. Waterloo,
and Jshn r. Ssdddy H
~ m ~ ROBERT KERMIT, New York.
E1s's ~ T. 81 j. SANDS IL CO., Liverpool.
Agents for ships Patrick Henry, Ashburton, Henry Clay,
(new.) and lndePsn ass r,,r,,,rpN :. ~ w
CHAPMAN, BOWMAN, ~ CO., Liverpool.
Agents for ships Roscius, Sdds, Sheridan, and Gar
rick; IN ~
BROWN, SHIPLEY, d CO., Liverpool.
Agents for ships Queen of the West, Liverpool Hon-
guer, and Rochester: ~,., ln
NO. XXI /, FLELDEN, BROTHERS, 81 CO., Liverpool.
New York. March 2-lyd