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whose skill is derived only from practice, Is far be-
hind the times. Science is now lending her aid TO
the arts In all their departments expanding their
powers, multiplying their uses, and perectlng their
works respectfully suggest that this aid is no where
more important than IN the various operations con-
nected with naval establishment. When we con-
slider the number and variety Of the materials which
used the costumes of many Of them, and the high
Importance that they should all be Of the best aud
most durable kinds, the propriey OF subecting them
to all necessary tests, and Of improving their quality
far possible, will at once be admitted. This
be done only by the union of science with practical
skill. The knowledge which we obtain from erpe,i-
is always slow, always costly, and NOT always
sure; that which we obtain from experiment, partc-
ularly in physical SCIENCE rarely deceiyes and sell
dom fails, richly to repay The experiments which
have already been made under the direction of this
Department, have impaired to il degree Of infor-
nation which could not have been derived from any
other source and which will more than repay their
cost, in the building of sing ship. These expert
ments, however are but the beginning of what might
be accomplished in the same way. If the Depart
ment in condition to avail itself Of the improve
ments which daily made in practical science, the
most important results would lie realized n the
improved quality Of our ships, and in the general
economy Of the service. Respectfully Recommend
the subject to the favorable consideration of Con-
gress
shall, in few days, have the honor to lay before
Congress code of rules and regulations for the Navy
prepared IN obedience to their directions
invite attention To the existing laws on the sub
Ject oil Navy pensions, which appear TO me 10 need
many changes and notifications
have thus, sir, submitted without reserve, my
views of the present condition and actual require
mens Of our naval service 1t is my duty to do this
without reference to any other considerations.
Whether my recommendations shall be adopted or
not, must of course depend the view whch may be
taken of them by the legislative department of the
Government. In presenting my own views, l simply
discharge my own duty, to those to whose better
judgment all the measures which have proposed must
be referred.
All which is respectfully submitted.
A. Z. UPSHIJR.
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WIGS, ToUPEEs, OR sCALPs,

OR artificial Hair, TO initiate Nature-Mr DUNK
~ OF New York, deems IT only necessary to an
nounce to fashionable world that he has just ar
rived in the Metropolis, where he intends to remain
but for short time, as he must leave for the South
In the interim, he offers for the inspection OF DIS
eliminating community elegant assortment Of
Wigs and Tops, Scaps got up under his own I'M
mediate inspection which for taste and durability he
hst,ers himself meet the appreciation of all who
honor him, with their commands. Apply al his room
at Browns hotel, where he will be ready to receive
calls.
Ladies requiring his professional services will lie
attended to at their residences.
A most magnificent assortment Of ladies' Wigs and
Fronts dec 9--Gt
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FRENCH AND SPANISH NGUAGEs.

A N. GIRAULT, for twelve years teacher in
IA Philadelphia, and for the last six years the
Principal of French and Engl sh boarding school
for young ladies in Bordentown, New Jerscy) re-
specially informs the Public that he has Just re-
moved with his family to this city, which he intends
making his permanent residence, and that he is now
prepared to give lessons in French, Spanish, Eng
sh either in schools private families, at his
sidence, Pennsylvania avenue, 10Th street. opposite
the Seven Buildings.
For information respecting his moral character and
professional abilities, he respectfully refers to
Maj. T. l.. Smith, DIR. VIM. Jones, p. NJ,
Adjt Gen. A. Jones, w. w. Corcoran Esq,
Francis Markoe, jr. Esq Hon. James Buchanan,
Hon. Robert J. Walker Col w. w. Seaton,
Maj. James ~ Barker Hon. Dudley Selden.
An evening French class for gentlemen is now
forming and will meet at Mr. d.'s residence on Mon
day next at 7 O'Clock.
Another similar class will be held at his office lat
Mrs. Daviss street below l0th) as a suffi-
cient number of scholars shall have been engaged.
Mr.. e. may be found at his residence daily from
III to O'clock, and at his Office from 2to - O'Clock
where application may be made to him for admission
to either class or for private lessons.
dec 6-d6t
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I USBY g. DUVALL, Merchant Taiors, ad-
IL joining the National Hotel, have Jus, received
direct from New York large and general assortment
of super6ne French and English Cloths, Csssimerss,
and Vesings, which they will make up to order in the
mot fashionable manner a. reduced prices for cash,
or on time TO punctual customers. They have also
received great variety of Fancy Articles for Gen
tlenens wear, such Scarls Cravats Stocks, Hand
kerchief5, Gloves Suspenders, Silk and Merno Shirts
and Drawers Linen Shirts, Hosiery Umbrellas,
Dressing Gowns, &c, The public respectfully
invited to give a call. dec 10--3aw2wif
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INTERESTING TO THE LADIES OF WASH.
lNGTON, GEORGETOWN, AND ALEXAN-

INTERESTING TO THE LADIES OF WASH.
INGTON, GEORGETOWN, AND ALEXAN-
DRlA
A BRANCH Store Of F. PULVEMACHER'S
"A Lace Emporium, No. 81 Pratt street, Baltimore,
will open for few weeks at the south side Of Penn
sylyania avenue, opposite Mr.. Keyworths jewellery
store, between 9th and l0th streets, where he will
sell laces, ribbons, embroderies and Swiss muslns,
cheaper than ever oiie I'd before in Washington
Black and blue black silk vc.vets for bonnets and
cardinal capes.
Uncut velvets Of every shade and color, at 81 IS
per yard.
Coz pieces of the richest and most fashionable
thr aid aces, from SO cts per yard and upwards, to
81 90 por yard
500 pieces thread edgings, from cts. per yard
and upwards.
200 pieces real French and Saxony black silk,
filled laces, from % cts per yard TO 81 90.
5000 pieces Lille laces, edgings, and insertings.
very new style of Application lace.
100 pieces OF piumes d'Austrich, for bonnets and
turbans.
New style Of mousn dc lame, all wool, % cts per
yard, worth A cts.
Cap Nets of every description begnn ny from 3
cts. per yard worth l2B cts.
very rich assortment Of Silk Hosiery, beginning
from 62s cents per par-worlh 81 25.
Velvet, Plush, and embroidered Mousln de Lame
Points, at 81 cts. per piece.
Second Mourning 1hibet Prints, TO- cts per yd.
SILK and Worsed Mitts, Of every description
Premium qualities Ladies' Kid Gloves, 81 cts per
pair, worth 62l cts.
French Artificial Flowers, with feathers, 10 cts.
per bunch.
Heaviest Black Silk Diamond Nets, for Wells,
81 ~ per yard, worth 81 rs.
Night caps, trimmed with lace, l6 cts. per piece.
Black ribbed cashmere hose, 81 cts. per pair,
worth Is CTS.
Silk cords and tassels 81. cts. per piece, with a
great many fancy articles too TO mention.
The goods will be ready for examination on Mon
day the 18th of December.
One price and no abatement. dec lO-3t
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POSTPONENlENT OF PUBLIC SALES OF
UNITED STATES LANDS IN THE STATE
OF ALABAMA.

POS lPONEMENT OF PUBLIC SALES OF
UNITED STATES LANDS IN THE STATE
OF ALABAMA.
NOTICE is hereby given that the public sales Of
~ land ordered by Executive proclamation, dated
October 18th, 1872 to be held at the land Offices at
Huntsville and Lebanon, in the State of Alabama, will
DO postponed as follows:
The sale at Huntsville, declared to commence on
Monday, the twenty-third day of January next, will
be postponed until and commence on Monday the
Seventeenth day of April next
The sale at Lebanon, declared to commence on
Monday, the sixteenth day of January next, will be
postponed until, and commence on Monday, the
t,ceniyJourth day Of .4pril nert.
The sale at the e6ice declared to commence
on Monday, the sixth day of February next,
will be postponed until, AMI commence on Monday,
the eighth day of May next, and
The sale at the sIme Office, declared to commence
on Monday the twenty-sev,nth day of February
next, will be postponed until, and commence on Mon
day, the tpentv-second day Of May next
Given under my hand, at the cily Of Washington,
this tenth day Of December, A. ID. 1872
b. the President
Tho FL BLAKE,
Commissioner of Gene, al Land Office.
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WINTER ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAILS.

Posi- OFFICE, WASHINGTON Cry,
December 10, 1872
II The great NORTHEASTERN Mail, via
Baltimore, &c, WILL during the remainder of the
Winter season, arrive, once day only, at 6. P. M.
and be closed at p NJ
The great WESTERN Mail, vie Cumberland,
Meeiiag, &c, will arrive daily at IL A. M, and be
closed at Q p. nj.
The great SOUTHERN Mail, via Fredericks
burg, &c, will arrive daily, at P NJ, and be closed
at 9 p. M.
All other Mails will arrive and depart as hereto
fore.
VIM. JONES, P. M.
Dec. I2-tE
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NTOTICE.-My brother, Robert S. Buckley hav-
~ ing died, and left me all his estate of what ma
turc or kind soever, in the District Of Columbia and
appointed me executor of his last will and testament
and in conformity thereto, letters testamentary hay
ing been granted to me, hereby notify and request
all persons who have contracted for the purchase Of
any lots and made any payments thereon, or paid
any other debts due TO my deceased brother,
to his agent, William s. Nichols, Of Georgetown, at
any time during the last eighteen months, TO notify
James T. Dickins, ESQ.,, Attorney at Law, Of WASH
ington city, Of the fact and all payments must be
made to the sand James ]. Dckins, whom have con-
stituted and appointed my only true agent and aor-
ney for the District Of Columbia, and whose acts
alone will recognise, as have fully authorized and
empowered him TO sell and dispose of all my proper
ty in the said District, and TO receive, collect sue
for and recover all debts and moneys which are due
my deceased brother or myself, may hereafter be-
come due OF owing 10 me and who is also fully
thorzed and empowered to give full receipt and
acknowledgement for The
ISAAC Buckley. 4
Andalusia, Bucks county, Pa, Nov. 25 1912, -,
Agrecably to the above notice, I request all per-
sons who have made any payments as aforesaid, or
who wish TO make any purchases, or complete their
titles TO call on me as soon as possible.
have also great many squares and lots in the
city Of Washington 10 dispose of, any Of which may
be had al great bargains by early application.
Office on Pennsylvania avenue near FuIler's Ho-
tel where all business requiring agent or attorney
will be promptly attended to,
JAMES T. DICKINs,
dec l-d2w Washington,
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FOR SALE

TWO SERVANT LADS about sixteen years old ;
i one of them well qualified house servant, ost-
Ter, and dryer-the other good farm hand-both
Of them stout and of sound constitutions 1t is de-
sired to sell them together tosome who may wish
them for his use, and not for the trade. Their
characters for honesty and sobrety uncxcepton-
able. A line to A. T., through the Washington City
Post Office, between this and the 25h December will
receive attention.
Dec. l2-2tawt25Dec.
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Mr.. HACKETT

Respectfully announces to his friends, that his Ben
eft and last appearance in Washington, is fixed at
the NATIONAL THEATRE, for
MONDAY EVENING, DEC. ~,
When will be performed (6rst time here) Shaks
peares varied and wellcontrased characters in his
most humorous Co nedy, entitled the
MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR,
or, Falstag OutUiasd.
IT Wherein the IMMORTAL BARD has conrivcd to
combine The hi chest diversion with the saIulary
moral lesson, and shown how couple ofmerry vet
honest wives, met the impudent advances of IA vain,
old coxcomb, and by an innocent and sportve
quetry misled him to be nearly suif,cated in buck
basket we'll ducked in the river, soundy thrashed in
female disguise and eventually exposed 10 the
laughter and ridcule of all observers.
Sir j. FALSTAFF, (,he amorous mighty
Mr. HHCKErT.
Shallow, (the country jusce) Mr.. Phillips.
Slender, (his cousn) Henry
Mr.. Ford, (the jealous husband) Held.
MIR Page, (the secure husband) Mat hews.
DR.. Caius, CHE French Physciap) TuihilI.
Sir Hugh Evans, (the Welsh parson) Collins.
Fenton, Tin love with Anne Page) Young.
MIS- NJ: F Psss and merry Mr. Mr.. h Mclean
Anne Page Miss Somers.
Mrs. Quickly, Miss Hughes
sTOher characters ia small bills.
To which will be added the popular Iiece, in one
act, called
MONSIEUR MALLET,
Or, the Pot OE:c Mistake.
M. Maet, exled General of Napoleon,
Mir. HACKETT,
The whole to conclude with the ludicrous scene OF
A MILITIA TRINlNG.
JOE BUNKER, the Yankee Major
Mr. HACKETT.
Hateful Parkins, independent Dis-orderly,
Mr.. Collins,
The Militia Company, by an awkward squad.
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TO THE LADIES.

A RMAND, PROUST & cos. Agency, Pennsyl-
L MIA Avenue, between Sd and a. streets, will
close on Wednesday next. They WILL therefore, sell
at the lowest prices the remainder of their goods.
Dec. l2-3tt
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SUPERIOR OLD BOTTLED WINE

THE subscribers offer for sale very reduced
l. prices, a large stock of c. DICE old Madeira and
Sherry Wines, in boxes Of and dozen bottles
each.
These Wines were imported by General Walter
Smith, and may be had at prices to suit the tim e.
f. g. A. II. DODGE, Georgetown.
Dec. 9-3tif
MI RS. ABERCROMBIE having put her house in
lVl complete order for the winter she will be
pleased to receive Members and their families. Her
house is pleasantly situated the Avenue, front
door on lth street. opposite the city Post Office.
All possible attention will be observed to render
Mrs. Abercrombie's house desirable to boarders.
dec 9
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NEW MUSIC.


JUST received the following pieces of New Music,
y at the old established Store, two doors east OF
10Th street. w. FISCHER.
Bonnie Charlie, fayorite Scotch song.
The Woodland Call, Duet, by +. J. Loder.
The Poets Elegy-Weepfo for a star from our frma-
ment taken-Lines on the death of Thomas
Haynes Bayly, Esq, arranged for two voices.
My heart is in the yellow leaf by F. Weiland.
My soldier wears a tartan plaid by J. Barnett
Fall of the Oak; words by G. Hill, Esq of Wash
ton, music by j. H. Hewitt
Miss Lucy Long.
Shun not the village churchyard, .Duett written by
i. III. Bayly, Esq
Kate Anderson, my Kate; by N. CROUCH.
Time was thy locks were brown, friend John BY
+. j. Loder.
There's bliss in the morning Of love; by j. A.
Wade.
Wishes; by s Nelson
Come Come Soldier come !-Glee.
watch for thee Serenade, by r. Thomas.
A Mothers love; words adapted to beautiful
German melody, and dedicated to Amelia
by W. C.. Peters
Farewell FAREWELL for the Guitar, by F. Weiland,
Swiss Girls Dream, do do
My fondest, my farest, do do
Sleep my child, do do
Be il folly or frenzy, do +. knlock.
Merrily, merrlly sounds the horn for the Guitar
I'll build for thee an altar for the Guitar by
ID. c. Yon
L'nvitatione a la Chlsse; by G.. Blessner.
Dream is past, arranged quick step by F. Wei
Vienna Snipes Waltz by J. X. Cpl.
Quadriles from Tampa, for two performers.
Hail Columbia, with variations.
NAV "a
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BOOK BINDING.

The subscriber has resumed the above business and
will feel very grateful to his friends and the public for
a share of heir patronage.
He will furnish at the shortest notice
BLANK BOOKS
Ofevery description ruled and bound any pattern,
the materials and workmanship equal to any in the
United States he will also orders for all
Linds of MACHINE RULING
MANUSCRIPTS, PERIODICALS, AND
MUSIC
Arranged and bound in the very best style and at
sonabe prices.
OLD BOOKS rebound, MAPS mounted and var
nished, PORT FOLIOS of all sizes and descriptions
manufactured to order
gsPar,cular and personal attention will be paid to
orders for confidential work at the public Offices
elsewhere.EK
The subscriber having been for many years
gagged in the above business and having aprac,ical
ledge of the various branches feels perfectly safe
in assuring the public, that he will he able to execute
orders for every description of work in style that
not fail 10 give satisfaction.
His Bindery is the south side Of Pennsylvania
between fourteenth and fifteenth streets oppo-
site the Post Office Department.
JOHN A. BLAKE
WASHINGTON, July Goth, lS4l.
N b. All orders left at the Madisonian Office will
be promptly attended to. July 81
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may 2Sly

NATIONAL READING ROOM.--The under
" signed, at the solicitation of many members of
Congress and citizens of Washington, who have
long felt the OF establishment ofthis kind has
opened Reading ROOM in the Of his store on
Pennsylvania avenue, next door west of the American
Hotel The room il handsomely fitted up, and files
of the latest papers from every portion of the country
may always be found on hand. he has also made
rangements TO obtain the English newspapers by the
Boston and New York line of steam packets in ad
vance of the mail This arrangement, he trusts, will
meet with share of general patronage, owing tn the
numerous calls of transient persnns who are in w ash
ngion for papers from theif different sections Of
try.
He respectfully invites all strangers as well as the
where they will be permitted to read the latest journals
grotuitously. ANDREW X. JENKINS.
Jan S-Gteoif
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NOR SALE. -Forty-seven thousand dollars in
j. Certificates Of the United States Treasury, hea
ing the interest of eight per ccnum per annun, until
payment shall he made 10y the Mexican Government
in money or Treasury notes receivable at the Mexi
can custom houses in payment of duties upon goods
entered for importation or expectation, according to
the article of the Convention of the lih of April
1899, between the United States and Mexico, and the
act of Congress of June i2,h ISi0
The owners Of said Certificates Of the Treasury
Department OF the United States for the above sum
of $1,000, purposinp To make visi, in Europe will
sell either said amount in its totally in suit
purchasers, on accommodating terms, for silver or
gold. Offers to be addressed through tho pos, office
to s. H. & Co. In case of parity Of offers members
Of Congress shall be preferred. Offers received until
the 18th inst s. III. 4 Co,
W.smNoros, ID. c. March q, lsi2,
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CLINTON HALL BOOK STORE
NASSAU AND BEEKMAN STREETS,
NEW YORK


NASSAU AND BEEKMAN STREETS,
NEW YORK.
T s. REDFIELD, PUBLISHER, BOOKSELLER, sNu
y STArIoNER, has for sale, at the above place
wholesale and retail at the lowest cash prices an
extensive assortment of Theological Classical, Mis-
ceaneous and School Books aso Blank Books
and Stationery.
JUST PUBLISHED,
The fifteenth edition of g SIX HUNDRED PICTO-
RIAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE BIBLE AND
VIEWS IN THE HOLY LAND" 3 vols Syo.
An idea may be formed of the estimation in which
this work is held by the religious community, from
the fact, that THIRTY THOUSAND COPIES have
been sold within the past eighteen months :! Price,
two dollars per volume
Also, beautiful volume, entitled " Eastern Arts
and Antiquities, with several hundred engraving,
400 PIP l6mo., price 81. Also, Bible Quadrupeds
l6mo., beautifully illustrated, price, 81.
All new works received soon as published.
Orders from abroad respectfully solicited, and
promptly attended TO.
New York, May IL.
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THE undersigned has the honor to inform his
4 friends that he has established, with the consent
OF the Postmaster General, agency in Washing
ton for the transaction Of all such business with tie
Post Office Department those interested may see
tit 10 ntrust TO his charge After a service of five
in the contract Office and q corresponding clerk
with credit TO himself and satisfaction to his oficia
head the undersigned feels no hesitation in attending
to any business that may be conided to him. Claims
before Congress, land patents marshals and mail con-
tractors accounts fines, sc. pensions and patents
for useful Inventions other similar business, re-
quirng an agent at the seat Of Government, Will be
attended to with despatch
All communications 10 receive attention, must be
post paid aud enclose retaining fee of five do lars,
proporonate TO the service 10 be per-
formed.
The undersigned refers to the members of Congress-
generally to the heads of bureaus at Washington, TO
his late brother clerks, and to the principal mail
tractors in the Union.
The undersigned has blank bids, guarantees, and
certificates, ready for bidding, and will send them 10
those requiring them. When it is considered that a
large number of bids at every letting aside for
some informally IN the guaranty Ir certificate he
feels satisfied that the contractors will find their
count in procuring the blanks Fl ON him. statement
of the old pay and services on routes desired, will
also be forwarded with the blanks.
The undersigned having been formerly employed
clerk in the Patent Office, and, from his expert
ence, being familiar with the routine of business in
said office, will attend TO preparing and filing speci-
fcaons and other papers including drawings, for pro-
curing patents, and Will transact all such other busi-
ness connected herewith may require agent at
this place To inventors residing at distance it
may be proper TO state that in order TO expense
by furnishing the undersigned with a neat model of
their invention machine, or of the parts claimed
their improvement, the cubica dimensions of which
should not exceed, if practicable, 10 y inches,
and the duplicate receipt for their patent fee, the
former of which may, in most instances, be forwared
by private conveyance but if otherwise the cost of
carriage to be paid-the whole business Of procuring
the patent may be transacted through the mall and
the presence OF the inventor or applicant here is thus
rendered unnecessary.
The office of the undersigned is situated on Sth
street, near the Patent Office and Immediately OPP
posite the northwest angle or corner of the General
Post Office Building
The charges of the undersigned will be moderate
and when the application for patent may prove un-
successful, IL no such viii his charge exceed
500 the reversonary interest of the applicant in the
patent fee of $780, already paid into the Treasury of
the United States. JESSE E. Dow