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" The . hnericun Udummy <>/ the Hn/fluti Inm^ua^e, l* a work of profound investigation, and does infinite honor 10 the philological learning and general literature of tins Country, llappy the man who can thu* honorably identify hi* name with (he eliateure of our vernacular tongue, 'l'hrre i* no other way in which mortal man could more cllectually secure immortality heneclh (be *kie*. Obelisk*, arcbee, and triumphal monument* aeem to be a* irauaient a* the bubble of military reputation. No work of art can wilhatand the inceuunl eirokea of rune. The unrivalled i'arlhenon, glowing iu pnli*hed marble, and which, for more than two thousand year* continued from the numinil of the citadel of Athen* to cu?t Us broad uplenJor* acioaa the plain* below, and al dig the coaal* and headland* of Attica, i* now crumb ling to ruin*, after being despoiled of it* moat exi|uh*ne material* by ravage war and hrartlea* man.? 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TAVI/JR LAND AOKNCY IN TEXAS, Ac. 1MIE subscriber having, during a residence of se ven or eight years in Texan, been connected witti lite Laud ottices thereof, and having acted ui agent iu holding, selling. |>uyiiik taxes upon, and giving a general superintendence to lands 111 Texas, resoeulluily i,Iters bis services to such other persons abroad as may wish to engage theui. ROBERT D. JOHNSON, Galveston. RSrBHBNUU. Hi- Excellency Auson Jones; Col. James IUley, Tax in Charge d'Atlaues, Washington, Hon G W I'm ell, Texan Minister to England and France, Gaa J J'. Heudersou and Col. Love, Galveston; John Tniiberlake, Eao., Charlottesville, Va.; Texan ('OUeul Now Of Italia, and Malthew St Ciaii Claikt, Kaq , Waahiuglou. lu ottering ury service* as hand agent in Texan, I liaie thought proper to make known vjuie of ttie ?iiftirullir* attending claims tielil ill Texas by persons reaidmg i" lb? United blatn Ut. Many forfeit all legul r ik111 to accrue from failure to pay taxea. Uii. 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I wt?h, however, to be perfectly understood,' that, having made up my mind to attend diligently to all claims ronhdrd to ma, and to look to thatamploymenl mainly for a support, and believing that I am qualified to discharge the duties I otter to take upon inyaelf, an l having made it tuy business to become acquainted with all the laws relating to title, and having ottered the most satisfactory reference aa to uny tttneaa and integrity, I require in all cases an advance m cash fully sufficient to cover llie expenses o( investigation When this shall b? done, 1 am willing to lake a contingent interest in the land for attention and service. R D JOHNHON F. 8. I will also attend to the collection and settle merit of such daunt ai may be en trusted to rue eb 14?cp3m I 'TMlK C RENCY PRINCIPLE, by Tl ss Tuoke ? 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All Watches warranted to keep good time of the money returned. Watches and Jewelry repaired in the best manner and warranted, by the best workmen, and much lower than at any other place. Gold and Silver Pencils, Gold Chains, keys, and Ladies' Bracelets, Pins, and Sterling Silver Spoons, Silver Cups, Forks, &c. for sale very low. G. C ALLEN, Importer of Watches and Jewelry, Wholesale and retail, No. 30 Wall street, New York, (up stairs.) feb 10?dam ENTISTRY?VALUABLE DISCOVERY.? Why will you have the tooth-ache, when you can have it permanently and effectually cured by calling on DR. PAIGE, in 7th street, three doors north of the Intelligencer office. He has an entire new preparation, that will cure it in a few minutes, without pain or inconvenience, an that it may afterwards he filled and made a valuable tooth for life, thereby obviatinf the pain and danger of huving it extracted. It is one of the greatest discoveries of the age, and never fail* of the desired effect. , Teeth inscrtod, from one to a full set, by the new and latest improvements. Teeth extracted by new J instruments, with very little pain. All work on the most moderate terms. dec 17?If ERRORS CORRECTED. IN THE PROPOSALS for carrying the mail in Maine, Route No. 37, Maine, it should read from Patten, Penobscnt county by UmcnUtu, Masardis and Aroostook to Fort Kent, 91 miles, &c. Koine No. 3.r> Maine, 3rd line insert Parkman in lieu of Guilford. In route, No. 4, in Maine advertisement, read " same'" instead of " near/," so that it will read arrive at Portland, same day by 'j p. m. Route No. i!47, N. II. insert 5 P. M. instead of S A. M. in return trip. In route, No. 10(>4, State of New York, the sched1 iila has it " Central Square," it should bo " Union , Square." In the proposals for carrying the mails in the State of New York, the date, at the bottom of the Notes, is printed January 13th, 1844 ; it should be January 13th, 1845 Feb. 3?lawtl5A PIANO FORTES. WM FIBCH ER has for sale several very superior in-drumenta from the unrivalled manufactory of Mr. (lan.Kt-niUti. whufta Plan,.* am ,l?nmn(l l.u ll.n most competent judges to excel in ttery particular those imported from Germany. Me lias also in store two other fine instruments, one with Wsllier's Harmonic attachme.nt, and the, other with Coleman's ifkilian attachment. Persons desirous of possessing first rate instruments are invited to call and try them before purchasing elsewhere. mar. 3 3taw2w NKW WORKS BY MRS ELL18?L^dt'to the End ; or, tie Bennets Abroad complete for 15 cents. No til, Harper's Pirtorinl Bible. No. 8, Thiilwall'* History of Greece. The 1st volume complete of the Wandering Jew. No. 3, the Nevilles of Garrrtstown. Just received by PRANCH TAYLOR, march '21 Immediately east of Coleman's. CHEAP WRITING PA PER?Just received by F. TAYLOR i A Urge lot of extra fine bloe satin Surface, feint lined ktier paper, firm, smooth and clear, for %2 50 per ream?equal in quality to that which has hereto f,,re bean aold in Washington, for not Iras than four , dollars. Goad common latter paper, at a lower price. Fine smooth toalscap, a atipenor article, for f9 TS per ream, ruled. mar SELECTIONS EHOM THE EUINBUKG HE VIEW, /" TOMPRI81NG nil the best article* in that JourV V I la I since ila commencement?ti otBlii* OCUtOi Puns edition?printed in English. Imported direct from Parie by , V. I'AYLOR Also, Paris edition (in English) of Lingard's His lory of England, in 8 volumes octavo. Mi third's Iliatory of Greece, 10 volumes, lamdon edition; and many other line editions of standard works, just imported by the advertiser. COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, I>. C. r11HK WIN TEH SESSION of *ix mouth will X commence on the first Wednesday ol November. Tuition in the College classes JP2C 00 Library, room, bed, and furniture - 17 (HI Table, gilts, and servants, per week 2 - > At a less expensive table, where tea and coflee are excluded - 1 50 Studems, not boarding, are charged for? Tuition - . . . 2ti 00 Library room and servants - - 12 00 Those who enlet a College class pay on admission a matriculation fee of $10. A small chutge lor average damages. Much pains have been taken to bring the expenses of education here within the means of the greatest number Boarding, including lights, care of rooms, fee., together with tuition, room rent, and oilier charges, amounts to about ?!56 for the College year.? This is exclusive of fuel, which is furnished at cost, and washing at 37J cents per dozen?the amount ol these items varying with the habits of the student. Students may tie admitted at any time?charges in proportion. Bills payable in advance?half st the opening, Uie balance at the middle of the session. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT. In Una School pu[ are titled for admission to the College classes, or .* ' other objects : students who or- ?nr.f .r I.. .... tciing a u..j here pursue Ibe requisite studies; while those who re not designed lot profession can select such branches as will suit their objects in life This school will be under the constant superindencc of the Faculty of the College. Ckargts per quarter. Heading, Writing, and Llcoientary Arithmetic - . ft 00 Arithmetic, geography, Knglish grammar, geography of the heatena, ancient and moderu-history - - . 5 00 Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Algebra, Geometry, Hurveying, Book-keeping, arid Composition - - - 8 00 Italia and Greek Classics . - 10 00 Pupils who board and base a room in the College building williie charged for Library, Room, Bed and Funiuure, per quarter - - - 5 00 Table, Lights, and Servant, per week - 2 25 At a leas expensive table - -15 Instruction will be given in French and German, without additional expense, to those who study the Collcoc Hill, Oct. 16, 1844. Oct 141 ? Ia3wd&.law4wcp TI1E NEW YORK WEEKLY MIRROR. N elegantly printed periodical, of sixteen quarto .fi. pages?in published every Saturday morning, and forwarded by the earliest mails to subscribers residing out of this city. (Subject to new-paper postage only.) l'lie Weekly Mirror is as faithful a history of the week's opinions, news, pleasures, politics, literature, and all manner of bringings forth, as the Kdilois and their many assistants can jiossibly bring together?completed, as i arduous dally task of compilation, comparison, research and comment. It has also the essentials and the spice of Foreign News, and, in short, the most comprehensive budget that can be made up of each week's doings, the world over! Those who cannot afford a daily, or who live in the country where they do not care for advertisements, or who want a paper that tells them everything once a week, will find the Weekly Mirror exactly to their mind. Postmasters throughout the Union, will frank all remittances. Any postmaster remitting five dollars will receive' two copies of the work. The " Daily Evbnino Mirror" is six dollars per annum. Two copies will be furnished for ten dollars. Address all communications (post paid) to MORRIS, WILLIS & FULLER, corner of Ann and Nassau sts., N. Y. nov 14?If pALMERS' ENDLESS SELF-COMPU 1 ING r SCALE?consisting of a logarithmic combination of numbers, arranged in two circles, one of which revolves within the other, which process constantly changes the relation of the figures to each other, and solves an infinite variety of problems. Its advantages are clai ned to be a great saving of time, a complete sav ing of mental labor, and complete accuracy. May be examined at the Bookstore of F. TAYLOR. Price 8*2 50. Oct. H?3t I^NCYCLOI'/KDIA AMERICAN A ?CIn up -Jg J volumes octavo, latest and best edition, (n ol the kind designed for auction) full bound in lea-.er, with marbled edges, in best style?complete for 18 dollars, (published at $2 50 per volume unbound.) For sale (two copies only at that price) by I jan 13 F. TAYLOR. PRICE REDUCED. SWAIM S CELEBRATED PANACEA for the cure of Scrofula, General Debility, While Swelling, Rheumatism, Di-eases of the Liver anil Skin, and all diseases arising from Impurity of the Blood or the effects of Mercury, j Swaiin's Panacea has been for more lhan 90 years I relnhrnted In itiis rniinhv nn.l IT 11 r... J ?u .vi ? "*"aui dinary curen? lor certificates of which reference in made in the directions and hooka accompanying the Ponncen. Ii hna been used in hoapilal 'and private practice, and has had the singular fortune of being tncommended by the most celebrated Physicians. Amongst others, by?YV Gibson, M. I)., Professor Surgery, P?. University; Valentine Mott, M. D. Prof. Surgery, N. Y. University , W. P. Dowees, M. D. Pi. Midwitery, Pa. University ; N. Chapman, M. D , Professor rhysic. Pa. University ; T. Parke, M, D., President College Physicians, Philadelphia; i>r. Drd Valle, Professor Medicine, Havana; June Lourenco lJa Lux, Professor Surgery, Lisbon , J. Chiprnan, Member Koyal College Surgeons, London. The recommendations of many Physicians and eminent persons, such as (?. W. Krving, late Minister to Spain ! Sir Thomas Pearson, Major General British Army; (filbert Bobertson, British Consul. &c., (tr., and also the wonderful cures effected by Hwnim's Panacea, have for many years made it an invaluable remedy. The Panacea does not contain mercury in any form, and being an innocent preparation it may given to the most tender infant. Planters will find Swaim's Panacea, a valuable plantation medicine. It being suited to diseasis peculiar to tropical climates. See letter in the pamphlet from Koswell King, Jr agent for the estate of Pierce Butler, Ksq. Georgia. The retail price has been reduced to one dollar and fifty cents per bottle (containing three half pints,) or ! three bottles for four dollars. | Cautiov.?Observe thai the name of Wm Swaim is written on the label over (he cork of each bottle? to counterfeit which wuuld be forgery. ALSO, SWAIM'S VERMIFUGE. A valuable family medicine, being a highly approved remedy for all di-eascs arising from debility of the digestive organ*?such as worms, cholera morbus, dysentery, lever and ague, bleeding pile*, trek headache, Ac Ac. See the pamphlet with the article. ? For sale by all the respectable druggist* in the United State*. Wholesale orders to be addressed to William Swalm A Son, Philadelphia, or to H. II Schieffelin A Co., druggists, New York, General Agents for the Panacea and Vermifuge. Feb. 13?2w RUTHERFORD'S INSTITUTES?CHEAP. T) UTHERFORD'S Institute* ol Natural I.aw, JU being the substance of a course of lectures on Grotiu* " de jure Belli *t Paeis.n Best edition, two volume* in one, in full lew binding, complete for ft M)?published at $4 fwv sale, (rw copies only, by F.TAYLOR. Jan. 81? tf MM I thrill?JuUrriMl liupruveiueul DJ Ui?(_>ovemuieol?a Distribution of It* Pioceeds ol the ales of Ibe Public Isand. Assumption ol tne Stale Debts -?ii abiogatloa of the Kxeculive Veto, as unconstitutional and inexpedient. We liope to make ilia pa|*r worthy of the roiili(leuce ami auppoit uf llie Democratic parly. It shall be the laitliful expositor of their principle" and tbe ever ready medium to convey their sentiments end wul'-e to the public. The Demo alio cau.r, is the cam. of truth and justice. It courts the li|(lil. It shuns no investigation. And we are determined to nee whether a paper, conducted with a devotion o the fjrtuctfUt, rather than to the men, of our party to furtbei the great cause of human progress, rattier than the mere advancement of particular individual", will not coinoieod itself to the confidence and lavor of thepeoplc. A? soon as the all engrossing tonics of the election* are over, wt shall devote a lil*ral portion of our collinn.k Is. .awl. .7 I I I . pa mi./t II ll'lll I w "i general iiifniuiw ? endeavoring (o present ?uch mailer as will amuse, instruct, ami rdify The proceedings of Congress will receiva particular attention, ami a lull and comprehensive summary will b? given, including the ye and nays upon aU important questions. The pajier, for the present, will be issued semw weekly during the ren-ss, and daily during the sessions of Congress, at five dollars per annum, in advance. W. A. HAKK1H. Oct. 5?if JNO. HKART. ' I' 11K WKKKLY VOIJJMi:, ItiRTtlWN A.M> 1 COUNTRY? being a revival of Waldia'. Select Circulating Library ? will commence on 1st January, Igiving weekly euteeo large quarto id pages, closely printed, and oo hno paper, for lour dollars per aununi "The whole will be printed and finisher! with the same ease and accuracy at book-work. The bity iwu numbers will form two volumes truly wurliiy of preservation, of 416 pages eoch ; equal in quality to 1,200 pages, or three volumes of Rees'a Oyclwtm;dia. Kach volume will be accompanied by a title, page and index." Subscriptions to the above will be received by the subscribers, at whose Hookstorc a specimen of the wom nu? oe sren, ami oy Whom uie worn will "*> regularly forwarded, strongly enveloped, to sny pd?t office in the United States. F. TAYLOR, , Bookseller, Washington City. nov II? 31 ' I Tat ~W XKCEai-N O JI. V\ , Oy Lug eue ?ue, uuiu I 1 ber 5, Just published. F. TAYLOR, nor ll?3t Mibo BKLMfcRS NOVKLS AND 1 ALLSComplete in one volume with s portrait. ocx 10 Just published K. TAYLOR MEDICAL COLLEGE. C ^HK building it tbe corner of E and 10th street', . at present occupied as a Medical College, to be let. Possession to be had 1st Not next. JOHN P. VAN NESS, oct 10?(Nat Int A Glol*) JUBLIC AND PRIVATE UfB OK LORD EL DON, with selections from his correspondence, by Horace Twits, esq., one of her Majesty's counsel; 2 volumes. Life of Richard the Third, as Duke of Gloucester and King of England, by C. A. Halsted , complete in one volume. Just published, and this day received for sale by V. TAYLOR, Or for circulation (to subscribers only) from the \Vu verley circulating Library. November 14 1MIE NATURAL HISTORY OK COURTSHIP, . by " Punch," with illustrations ; price 26 cents. The Complete letter Writer, by " Punch," with illustrations by Leech ; price 25 cents. Christmas Carol, by Dickens, illustrated copy; nrice 75 runts Just published and this day received by November 14 F. 1 AYLOR. EAUT1FUL SOUVENIRS FOR 1845-"The Diapcm " for 1845. Uuarto, with eleven Mr7. zotlnl engravings. " The Gift " for 1845 ; superbly bound, with elegant engravings. " The Liter?rt Souvenir ; " with ten engravings. " The Laiit or the Laie; " splendid octava edition, with engraved illustrations. Jnst received at FRANCK TAYOR'S. Sept. 1211. R/T JSC ELLA NIES OF SYDNEY SMITH? IVI. Cheap edition?Complete without abridgment for 5(1 ceni*. F. TAYLOR, oct 10 T N I'RODUCTION TO D'AU HI ONE'S H1STOi RY OF THE REFORMATION ?The Reformers before the Reformation ; the Fifteenth Century ; John Huss and the Council of Constance ; by Bonnechose, Librarian to the King of France, transi lated by Campbell Mackenzie. pnmnl.l. >' ??l 1 uul..|iiv?v ill win IWIUUIC , U* CCIIOI. F. TAYLOR. Oct. 99? tf CHEAP (AKPETLMC WE have this day received? 50 pieces Brussels Carpeting, unusually eheaj 1(1 do do 3 ply do do do 75 do Ingrain Carpeting, from 50 cents to $1 per yard- J '? | Also, 900 Rugs, all bought at auction, and will lie sold very grcut bargains, much below tt; market price. KHTEP fc CATLETT. [% I EDIC1NES, their uses and mode of admioistraJ VI lion ; including a complete Conspectus of the throe British PharmacoprEics, an account of all the new remedies, and an Appendix of Formulas by J. M. Neligan; with notes and additions, by David m. i Reese, A. M., No. 3. i Just received by F. TAYLOR _ k pKTKR I'LODDY, and other oddities, by Joseph I C. Neal, outlier of Charcoal Bkrtcbes, with ten engraved illustrations ; price 50 cents. 00(16 f. TAYLOR. ARIER'S~ PICTORIAL BIBLE, No. 11, tb7? day received by F. TAYLOR, ocl 96 POLITICIAN S ltKOISTI.ll f?r 1*44?showing J the complete election of all the States by conn tie*. Just published. F. TAYLOR. oct 96 .. M jl Sjjj Kanks history ok the pop eh Cheap edition?Complete for two dollars. Fina paper and good ty|>e. Just issued. Oet96?St f. TAYLOR. Books of Chkivitan ballaDh. yy ' I'll beautiful illistrations and decorations, end , . J Kill) one quarto volu ?i? juat published, and this daj received by F. TAYLOR. 8epl 26 Rl:Vl'K FRANCAIRK DE8 FAMILLES~ET L)K8 PENH ION NATS, i to !? published month y in New York lor 3 dollar* j>er annnm. The firm number, which i? juat taaued, may be a ?amincd at the Book*! ore of F TAYLOR, who will receive *nb*cription* for the puhliaher.j Oct 16?3? OCHURCH \VlTHOf)f~A BlSHOP, or the Coniroverey lietween the Re*. Doctor* Poll* and Wainwright, with a preface by tha latter, and an Introduction anil Note* by an Anti-Rectarian; in pamphlet. Jiut puhliahed in New York, and thia day received for aale by F. TAYLOR Oct 16?3t 'ItHK HEKCHKN TRKR; a Tale told in Rhym A By F. W. Thorn**, author of 'Clinton Bra I haw," Ac. One volume?juet publiahed in Near I Y ark ?e.t lM. 1 ' 4 " TOT MIP DT OctSI?3i p TAYLOR VKW Booiit AT rhAwrriraifiu- ! a r?C""*', r?n I Ad?nlnn,? in ih? P.rtfic Ocrtn, rlu.mg lh? Cf??.? of th, cltpfm M,rc?-MOUUy on-UrC.pt. B.nj. Morr.ll, h> Th.* J. Jarnh?, ?ilh engrrringi Th- W?oH?w| Jnw, by B,?, Nn ,f ^No. j. K.n.Ufl, Life o| An.lr*w Jirk.no-?* I