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Texan Annexation.
En- Senator Preston dnneIation--Mr. clay a sup
porter Of the Terdn claim to the RIO Grdnde-Ine ds'
plank on ch,eh rchgry bases Is opposition 70 ns a.
mmisfrafion on account OF the origin % "e "a'
knocked from under their feet
We are at length in possession of document wmch
will put the wings and their Baltimore champion, Mr.
Kennedy, TO sHAMEwe care not whether they attribute
the Of the war to the annexation of Texas the
march OF our army to the Rio Grande. The following
extract from speech of lillian c. Preston late wing
Senator from South Carolina, delivered in the United
States Senate in the of 1883, convcts Mr. Clay
OF being great advocate of the annexation OF Texas
until he thought he could obtain abolition votes by Cppo-
the Rio Grande as the southwest boundary between the
United States and Mexico. After thus bringing up Mr.
Clay to the support Of the Texan claim to the Ro Grande,
in addition to showing that General Taylor advised the
occupying of posts that river the most
certain means Of PRESERVING PEACE and avoiding
uar call upon the wing editors and politicians to
acknowledge the wrongs they have done their country
and to order disarmament of their forces as punish
ment for the commission of heinous an offence 10
susstantate what we here assert, we will now let MT
wa, VIM C. Preston speak, and, while he speaks we will
look on and the wing abusers OF Mr. Polk flying In
shame from his presence. He says:
1t is strange that which has been urged ftoeve
gears past should now. for the first time be met by tenn
pest of opposition and il is pey strange that he should be
found riding upon and directing the Storm soo 'cas the
FIRST man to propose the anneraton Itras as one OF the
made President. Yes, Mr.. President, Mr.. John Quincy
adams had hardly assembled the presidential chair before
the injury inflicted upon the country by the treaty OF
in the making Of which has been since understood he
United States in iss4, he insiii.tea Regulation
Clay, (whose heretofore has been allcays con-
necied with opposition the cession, and with ad
should glad to ind Standing on The same ground thar
occupied from ISIS to 1929 the President instructed Mr.
orousy urge negotiation for reaequistion OF Texas and
q ne s2uts,osM ne Of he Unted States a,
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JAMES w. McCULoH, First Comptroller OF the Treasury
ALBION X. PARIS, Second do do.
PETER HaeNER, Third Auditor Of the Treasury.
Gen THOMAS S. JEsUP, Quart Master General U. s. A.
Gen. GEORGE GIBsoN Commssary General OF Subsistence
Gen ROGER JoNEs Adlutant General.
Gen NATHAN TowsoN, Payu,aster General
Col JOSEPH c. ToTIEN, Chief of the Corps of Engineers
Col JOHN J. ALBERT Chief of Typographical Engineers.
RICHARD SMITH, esq, Cashier Metropolis Bank
JAMES THOMPSON, ESQ., Chief Clerk Third AUDITORS Office
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..Ffrst Principles OF Che mistry;"

\ by BENJAMIN SIILIMAN, ik., Va A.,
Professor Yae College, of Science Applied 10 the Arfs
IN department of science usually taught in col
leges and schools has there been felt such lanenabe
deficiency of textbooks in that of chemistry None OF
the books upon this subject in USE meet
the teachers and for years past there has been
general inquiry for textbook better ada pied for colleges
and higher academies than of those that have hereto
fore been before the public. To supply this want Profess
Silman has been induced 10 prepare elementary
work, which, have hesitation in saying is calcutta
ted in every respect to fill this long existing deficiency The
we'll known reputation OF the author is in itself sufficient
guaranty of the merits of The work Every sheet has pass
ed through three able hands, arid the book has been
in all respects as complete possible.
The work is printed in limo. form of 1872 pages,
good paper handsomely bound, and contains
two hundred excellent Illustrations descriptive of the
ject.
VI have examined 'Siman's First Principles of Chem
isty and consider decidedly the best elementary work
on that science with which have met containing a
amount OF wel-arranged matter in small space. The
s'y is clear and concise it should be in book,
and easily comprehensive by the beginner Tits work
admirably adapted to the of schools and academies,
and OF all who commencing the study of chemistry.
HENRY S. PATTERSON, M. d..
Professor of Ma,eria Mcdica, Pennsylvania College"
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r AND FOR SALE.-I2O acres or land fronting ON IN

I AND FOR SALE.-I2O acres Of land fronting the
IL Rockville turnpike, within mile of the George
town corporation line, and north of land of Mr. John
Green, embracing several beautiful sites for building well
wooded and watered 1t will be sold together, divided
to suit purchasers.
Also 10 acres the road being the meeting house
lot and which viii be divided, necessary into parts
Also 30 acres OF excellent hand adjoining Tennaly Town,
and Immediately north OF Mrs. Syess farm, well waered
The above lands most convenientto the markets
the city and Georgetown; and in order close the sale
them they will be disposed of very reduced prices and
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A GIVE SERVICE

A GIVE sERvICE.-Having been authorized by the
"A Secretary of War raise company of active young
men 10 operate against the gucrlas, those Who anxious
10 enter the service will have fair opportunity This
corps is designed operate between Vera Cruz and the
city OF Mexico for the purpose okeePng open the base OF
The operations of General Scott, which will be active
service. Young from the surrounding country will
find this exciting campaign and if they should feel
disposed to the SERVICE by application at the rendez
vous in Washington, they viii be mustered into the service
and instructed the school OF the soldier the squad and
company drill which viii render them fit for immediate
service on arriving at the seat of war.
L. b. ROBINSON, Captain.
Sept2 MAT Intel. please copy.1
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MILITARY Law Courts Martial, Ixc.-The Consti- 7

MILITARY Law, Courts Martial, SSc.-The Consti-
1tl tuition and Practice OF Courts Martial, and the Law
OF Evidence OF such Courts, by Captain Simmons Royal
Artillery 81 edition, enlarged vol, London The Duties
Of Judge Advocates, by Captain r. M. Hughes Deputy
Judge Advocate General, vol, London, 1915 Notes
Military Law and the Proceedings of Courts Martial by
Capt Gri'fths, Royal Artillery, yo London Military
Law Authorities; by Major w: Hough: vol, Calcutta.
The Practice and the Forms of Courts Martial and Courts
Of Enquiry by Field OFFICER yol Dublin Practical
Judge Advocate General Of the Bombay Army vo
don Macarthur ON the Principles and Practice of Courts
Martial, VOL London Tyler Military Law, l VOL,
London Treatise Courts Martial by Major Adye
Deputy Judge Advocate, l vol, London Military Law
Constitution, and Practice Of Courts Martial the aw OF Mil
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Washington Proceedings of the Court Martial in the
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Military, OF the las. War Of Great Britain and United
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Haven, on Thursday, the twenty-third instant
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NEW WOOD YARD.--Tbe undersigned beg leave
IN inform the citizens Of Washington that they have
opened wood yard in the First ward street, be-
tween 18th and 18th. They will also continue their yard
old stand in Georgetown, and keep constantly hand
all kind of wood and coal, which will be delivered in
Washington Georgetown the lowest market prices.
Orders left at either yard will be promptly attended
JABEZ TRAVERS q SON.
Sept l4-eo3t InfeLl
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claimed, handing out pomscnously; but everybody
fused.
won't nobody hev il r. he inquired.
81 vow tew gracious Won't carry it anuher mint"
Show yos tickets :" exclaimed the conductor, entering.
to which he added" We at Auburn gcnterss~."
Here, take it." says the old Yankee In high state OF
exeitement Jest ruer be locked up in ysur dodoted
Old jail here than travel by night in these wagins mans
e'enay showing his tckesunnin agin cross dogs, or,
whats an aiihred sight wuss, old wimen" -
AS he eaped from the his waggsh toenor shouted
after him, :" Show your ticketsv'
DurH your tickets and the hull bin' you" he shout
ed back as making tracks for the hotel he disappeared in
the darkness.-Sf Louis Reueius n ~ as
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i
IL sion OF this institution viii open on Wednesday, Sep
tember D. The Rector with pleasure announces that he
has associated with him. teacher the Rev. Joshua Peter
KIM who will preside of the classes Of the senior
department Professor Engebrecht will have charge of the
classes in music and boIny In the other departments the
Rector viii be aided by three female teachers of
and skill in their profession. The location and organiza-
ton OF This institution commend it TO the favorable notice
of parents in search Of home school for their daughters
Terms For board and English branches, per annnn,
$3.50,
Music languages and other ornamental branches,
For circular, with full information, ADDRESS
Rev. r. ii. PHILLIPS, Rector,
Aug. 24--eo3w Urbaua. Frederick Co Md
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CHEMISTRY applied to the manufacture OF Soap
~ and Candles ITO engravings, by Campbell Morfit.
The American in Paris, by John Sanderson, vols.
Tam's Fortnight Rambes, and other poems by Thomas
MacKellar author of "Droppings from The Heart"
No. ii, Dombey ~ Son. =
Thiers's Consulate and Empire, part7.
Sept IA. r. TAYLOR.
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LAW NOTICE.

TOHN X. WALLACE, of Fauquier county, Virginia,
y will, after the first week in November open Of
Washington city, for the practice of law in the Dis
trict OF Columbia and contiguous counties in Virginia
He will also undertake the settlement and collection of
claims the United States and promises the dill
gence regard all business committed TO his manage
ment.
He refers the members of the Senate and House
Delegates of Virginia for the last four years
Sept. H-3t [Richnond Enquirer.]
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pRUFF0S Map of the Valley OF pIexico.-A new and
ID correct map of the valley OF Mexico and the surround
ing mountains including map of the route between Vera
CRUZ Alvarado, and Pueba, drawn ]. Coldsborough
Bru, is this day received for sale Statoners Hail. Penn
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Heir. OF sally Harris ana jeremiah Allen.

Heirs Of Sally Harris an Jeremiah Allen.
Mrs ELIZABETH BIGGS died about September, 1874
INl leaving by her will, legacy the children other
decea brother Jeremiah Alen and to the daughters
deceased Sally Harris understand that Mrs.
Harris married named Harris, of Charlotte county,
Virginia (probably Richmond Haus,) and afterwards
moved Kentucky Tennessee have heard that Jere-
mah Allen removed from Bmnswick county Tennessee.
desire pay the legacies and would be thankful any
person. who knows the parties, Tor any information which
they give, either to the heirs me, that may
know where they now reside
VIM. w. TALBY,
Executor OF Elizabeth Biggs, deceased.
Sturgenvlle, Brunswick county Va.-Aug. 16-Imsw
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p. J. STEER, who will hereafter conduct the business
his account, tenders his very hearty thanks his
former patrons and friends for the fvors heretofore extend
ed him. and solicits their continuance He hopes by
faithful business, to be able give great
faction in future. The arrival OF new goods will be n
nounced very soon. SCOTS New York fall and winter
ia shIona inst received Sent 2-2awImif
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IL toiore existing under the name of Young Il Steer is
this day dissolved by mutual consent Mr. Young who
of declining health will for the present de-
his exclusively the settling up of the
and hope those indebted will be prepared to
settle when called upon, 1t is very important that
speedy settlements be made. A. III. YOUNG,
p J. STEER
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chanan to the democracy of Berks county The position
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gives interest to whatever escapes from his PEN explana-
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WV AND MOST EXPEDITIONS LIVE


To Piney Point and the other landings the Potomac,
and TO persons w,aing agreeable excursion by the
Chesapeake bay TO Baltimore.
xlvs> THE public is hereby advised that and
agszsss. after Monday the 9Th instant, the quick and
beautiful steamer POWHATAN via semi-weekly in
connexion with the steamer AUGUSTA, between the
mouth OF Aqua creek, Pney Point, and Baltimore
Passengers by the Augusta leaving Washington at
Alexandria 81 m, Mondays and Thursdays,
Aqua creek about IL IN, where they take the supe
steamer Powhatan, arriving Pney Point between
and 6, p The Powhaan thence proceeds to Balti-
more, where she arrives by a. a. the morning.
Returning the Powhatan will leave Baltimore at p.
Tuesdays and Fridays Passengers by her breakfast
Piney Point, and arrive at Aqua creek by H. m where
they take the mail steamer Augusta and arrive Aexan-
dda by Al and at Washington by p.
The Powhaan viii take in and put out passengers at all
the landings on the Potomac.
Passage and fare between Washington Alexandria and
Pney Point, and return So 90
Passage to any other landings on the Potomac be-
low Aqua creek so
Passage between Washington Alexandria and
Baltimore, (ncuding neals,) with the privilege OF
returning the next day at charge of 81 only 300
For further particulars apply to Capt j. w. Rodgers
board the Augusta, or to
GEO. MATTINGLY, Agent.
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ID ICH Fall Silks Cashmeres Mousseiincs, QuadriIe,
II and silk paids, this day received by
Sept7-tif WALTER HARPER ~ Co
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counterfeitsThe public attention is invited, and par
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proved anti-bous pills. both of which, 1t may be seen,
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proprietors on the label of each box OF pills
All others which may be offered for sale by unprincipled
surely base contereits and VIII be rejected
such The pills that in the hands of persons who
purchased thy genuine have all been exchanged for such
have the signature OF the proprietor
The sole agency the sale of Beckwhs antidy spepuc
and Dyots antblious pills. is vested in the hanas OF T.
w. Dyoi Sons OF the Columbian College, NO I5z North
Second street, Philadelphia, who will execute any orders
for the same
Druggists and all wholesale dealers who wish to be fur
nshed with the genuine pills, will be upped on the most
liberal terms, by applying above May lit