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march 9l-3 81
TREAsnRY DEpARTMENT.

Washington, March l6, lS43.
S,EALED proposals will be received at this Depart
- ment until the 18th April next, for building the
hus of one ttco or three Iron Steamers TO be used
Revenue Cutters on the sea coast, OF the following
dimensions say {" one hundred and forty Oi0) feet
on deck twenty-three (2S) feet beam, and ten (l0)
feet hold. Model, drawings and moulds for building
TO be furnished by the Department. II is expected
hat these boats will be built in reference TO Hunters
or Ericsson's Propeller. The iron used in construc-
lion must be American and OF the very best quality,
and IS TO be painted with two good coats Of red lead
Zone before the work put up and the other aer The
whole of said iron.work shall be weighed, after Il IS
wrought and fitted to its appropriate place and previous
10 lis being finally put together. Payment will be
made according TO this nett weight per pound,
including coal bunkers, water tanks and gal
cvs The chain plates, bobstays and all iron
work necessary to The hull, spars, rigging sails and
Guns will be included in the proposal and the price
r. such work will be separately stated, a spar deck
az white pine by inches to be laid, secured from
underneath with the wood screw bolts, caulked and
ni,,ed Berth deck Of ash or yellow pine ~ by 6
,ob,s spiked and bolted 10 the berth deck beams,
also cauiked ard planed ceiling planks OF white oak
10 the flooring heads inches thick, thence yellow
zinc A inches thick TO the lower deck olamp-all OF
ybich will be estimated by the square superficial feet
The materials and weight used in the construction
10 he approyed and the work TO be Inspected by such
officer as the Secretary Of the Treasury may appoint
and the work TO be done according to the direction Of
the Superintendent
| The vessels TO be completed within sir months
from the day Of delivering the moulds and plans Of
| building.
The workmanship to be inspected previous to de
livery by two competent judges one TO be chosen b,
each Of the parties of the contract, who In the even
! of their disagreement shall select a third, who ar,
TO determine whether the work has been executed
all respects according to the proposals and agree
! ment - $500.
! (Signed) >: y SRI NGbh,
Secretary Of The Treasury.
march l7--dlm
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NOR RIlNT OR SALE.

A ND possession given on the first Of April next,
n the dwelling house and premises on the corner
of 18th street and New York avenue, at present in
the occupancy Of Captain Page, of the Navy. This
is one of the most healthy and agreeable places OF re-
sdence in Washington, with stable and carriage
house. wood-house mik-nouse &c, an additional lot
Of ground for garden, some choice bearing fruit
trees, and excellent water near by.
The House will be put in good repair, and war
ranted not TO smoke. Apply to
JAMES LARNED,
march 2l-3t Thirteenth street.
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SWORDS UNCLAIMED.

OK swords, prepared in obedience TO various feso-
y buttons of Congress and intended 10 have been
presented to Officers of the Navy for galaniry and
good conduct in the actions with The enemy IN which
they we're respectively engaged, have recently been
found In the Navy Department.
These officers being not now IN the service aho
perIaps not living, the swords properly belong and
will be delivered upon the production Of satisfactory
evidence to the nearest male reidiirt
The names Of the officers TO whom voted, and The
actions in which they distinguished themselves, are
subjoned
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GADSBY,S HOTEL.
WASHINGTON CRY, ID. c., March II

WAsnrNGToN CRY, ID. c., March II, 1913
s5 In consequence of the great scarcity of money,
the charge for board this Hotel will be dollar
and fifty cents per day. ! he same price will be
charged for board at the Ladies Ordinary. Liquors
and wine of all sorts reduced to one-haf the former
rates.
The proprietor feels grateful for the liberal patron
age he has received, and hopes by unceasing aten-
ton and low charges TO meet the appreciation OF all
who may honor him with their company.
VIM. GADSBY, Proprietor.
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AN ACT granting pension To certain lw'dows Of
Revolutionary soldiers. s.

AN hCI granting pension 10 certain l"ido"s Oi j
Revolutionary soldiers. s.saF
BE Il e,.aeied by The Ss,uae 'll House u hspssse,aa
fires Of he United Stats Of .iasriea ia Congress
bed That the widow Of any person who eryed Ia tie
War Of the Revolution IN the manner set forth Ia the
act approved the seventh day of June eighteen hun
dred and thiry-two, entitled an act supplementary
10 the aet for the relief of cert 40 surviving OIL
and soldiers Of the Revolution " and whose widow,
in virtue of AN act approved the seventh day OF July
eighteen hundred and thirtyeight entitled can act
granting half pay and pensions to certain widows,
and an act approved the twenty third day of August
eighteen hundred and forty -two amendaiory thereof
and resolution approved the sixteenth day Of Au-
gust eighteen hundred and iortytwo entitled "a res
outon declaratye Of the Pension act OF July seventh,
eighteen hundred aud thirty received, or is
entitled To an annuity pension for the term oil I'VE
years from the fourth Of March, eighteen hundred
and thiry-ix, shall be entitled TO receive the same
annuity pension which she received or is entitled
TO receive under said said resolution either
OF them, for and during the further term OF one year
from the fourth day of March, eighteen hundred and
iorty-tbree, during such portion OF said term as
said widow shall survive, subject in all respects,
however, TO the rules limitations, and conditions, IN
and by said acts and resolution made and approved.
SEC. 2. find be IL further enacted, That the sum Of
three hundred and eighty thousand dollars be- and the
same is hereby appropriated out OF eny money in the
treasury not Otherwise appropriated TO pay the at-
nules or pensions IN and by this act granted.
JOHN WHITE,
Speaker Of The House Of Representatives..
WILLIE +. MANGUM,
President Of the Senate pro ienipore.
Approved Sd March, lS43.
JOHN TYLER
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For approved paper at six month, or at pc. cenl
less for cash Wood Type, Printing Ink, Presses
Cases, Galleys, Brass Rule, Composing STICKS Cna-
ses and other Printing Materials furnished WIN
promptitude and at the lowest prices.
Printer, of newspapers who publish this advertise
ment with this note three times before the lst oil
bne Is4} and send one Of the papers 10 the Foun-
dry will be entitled to payment Of their bills on buy
ing four times the amount Of it.
March 95-d3l&sv3t
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YN co,,,, ,,cs, 49, ~, !.
N tohfliANCE WIN uie i'lh section OF Inc
patens r seb Seeessr, abIse,s hava ps,-
ally inelll In IN, gsneraI ,1nrooria,ion tiII ,,h
an; a,,,ba.,,s, ~ oand 4, Gr'aot a',,d a., 49,
tain incidental ex penses Of the Department and Off
Gers of the Government. and for other purposes .
approved August 6, ls42 fealed proposals Win be
received at the Inspection Office of this DEPARTMENT
until the first DAY of MAY next for furnishing for
one year, OF for longer period as the Department
may see it, and in such quantities and nj such times
as NAV be ordered mail hays of the folIoying de-
seription, 10 wit
CANVASS NAu macs
-
no' ! size, 40 inches long ana 81 inches vide 10
W n'aue ., cotton canvas weighing 10 OF. TO the
ya'u, o y inches width te yarn Tor the fabric 10
oe doubled and twisted and hve-iold
NO. SIZE, Al inches long and "A inches wide, to
yard, OF 81 inches width, the cloth 10 be woven in
every respect like that OF the first size OF bags
NO SIZE, 81 inches long by - inches wide
weighing III o. TO the yard the cloth to be woven as
abIse described; The numbered sized bags TO have
eaeh ten eyeletholes, with good and sufficient cords
passing through u,em' Inc number sized bags 10
nave e'sh' cyeiethoies WIN eoids' Inc number
s,Aeu bags 10 nave SIX eyelethoes win cords, as
aforementioned, and the whole to be marked inside
ana outside thus ~. 81 MAIL" and to be deliver
cd Tree from expense and subject to Inspection.
LEATHER MAI. BAGS.
Pouches or hays ,Lat oman and are laced a the
end
o.; NJ
NJ a nc "'InoS ione anu oo '"cnes "iuo'
:. NJ 90 10 10 10
m
he man body oil The pouches are to be made OF
GOOD substantial bag-ieather well tanned the bot
to OF good sSrthS Iealher ana III an oval or round
,orni' ms 'he department may d'recti the seams 10
DC closed toSether WIN copper rve sci al not more
than an men part The mouth or opening oil The
pouches 10 DC covered WIN nap WIN SITS cut iato
10 receive the staples winch are TO be securely IN
serted n'o tle oag at distance apart not exceeding
TWO ana nan inches, with cham passing through
,en 50 as 10 secure the contents OF the Dag When
,och Is anNeu 10 IL, against peing ansracted. 10
'he 'op ana Dottom OF each pouch handie Is 10 DC
put
Horse vat bags, made IN saddie-Dags form;
oizc NO l. Body 40 inches long and ~ inches wide
NO a. 90 DO rs 90
NO ). az 90 90 10 DO
Illus OF oo"o"'s Oh size NO !, ~ oy - Nhencs'
90 40 no III oy = 40
~ 90 40 NO. .. III Dy ~ 90
Inc morse man bags are 10 De mace OF good SUD
stantiai bag leather wen tanned the seams TO DC
closed together Dy good ana strohg sewing, OF oy
rvets to be done so as neither to chae the horse nor
me rider and me NOUN or opening which Is on tIe
Sn ~ W otoa " nap '''''' " '"''
IT, ~ ~ d".o.od ,;o. 81 h.,,s s,,oh so .ro
nc , 'lo' ~ oas' ie SUI 70 s
.P'y Isl ~. ,' 80. e W. Va IN, r' 'e
" s1o iioi' '''ein "'i o1 l'Iiuehy n III p
eu,"i oe',oo anu, 40 ''o iens.'' VI an sun .e'
VIII o.sl h, ,ha 1871 sa1 a. nd,ors 81
WHICH eAists oc'"ee" u'o opSuis anu uiamo'eie VI
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JOHN TYLER.
PENSION OFFICE.

PENSION OFFICE,
March ., 1913.
In order TO carry into effect the foregoing Act, the
applicant " no may claim pension must make de-
claration under oath before magistrate in the
county where she resides, which declaration must be
duly authenticated. The official character and sig
nature Of the magistrate must be certified by the pro-
per officer under his seal of Office and the magistrate
must certify that the declarant is personally known
to him.
j. l.. EDWARDS,
Commissioner Of Pensions.
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I'll Y AYENuE PROPERTY FOR SALE

VALUABLE AVENUE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
TINE subscribers are authorized to sell that vaua-
i bic three story Brick House, adjoining to, and
West Of, the European Hotel, Gate Fuller's) with a
commodious store or room for two Offices, on the
groupd floor, good cellar, SC. better opportunity
for safe and profitable investment in city property
seldom presents itself Apply TO
JOHNSON Il CALLAN,
march Is
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ARMY AND NAVY REGISTER.
JUsT published and for sale at stationers' Hall the
official Army and Navy Register for lS43, by or
der of the Secretaries Of the Army and Navy IN com
plance with resolution OF the senate and House OF
Representatives.
March PITT
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Rank
Names.
NAVY Drr,srurSr, March 81, lsA3.

TYPES AT REDUCED PRICES.
GEORGE BRUCE & CO, Type Founders, at
VI No. - Chambers street. near the Post once,
New York, have on hand an unusually large stock OF
their well known
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PRINTING TYPES,

Ornaments. Borders, Rules, SC. Of the best metal
cast in original matrices, and very accurately finish
ed-all Of which they have determined to ell at
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES,
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c. A. WICkLIFFE.
march l6-dtlmay

march l6-dtlmay
The Old School Republican, Ohio; kcntuckianr
Louisville, Ky. Yeoman, Frankfort ny. ) Boston
Times Philadelphia Sentinel New York Union
Aurora Hartford Patriot & Eagle; Argus, Albany
n Y; Hills New Hampshire Patriot and Cincinna
Ii Republican, will publish the above advertisement
and send one paper containing the same TO the lnspec
lion Office.
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VIZ FISCHER, importer and dealer in fancy an'
w staple Stationery, has recently received o.
rect from the manufacturers in London,
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march l7-dlm
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-21
THE MIER PRISONERS.

The schooner Richard ST. John, Capt Everson, from Tam
pco arrived ut this yesterday, bringing among other
passengers Mr.. Samuel H. Walker, native Of Maryland,
who escaped from the prison Tacubaya the Goth Ju-
~, and Mr. Darymplc native Of New York, who escaped
with Gen. Green from Perotc In addition those who
capped with Gen. c. from the walls of Pcrotc informed
by Mr. Walker, that himself aud three Others Wm Cope
land OF Va, ID. H. Gats OF Aa and James Charles Will
of England, effected their delivery from Tacubaya on
the Both OF July Copeland having escaped the 29h alone.
Walker, Gats and Wilson, made their way from Tampi.
but owing the vigilance OF the Moxcans they were
rcaken four times. The irs time they rccapturcd
they effected delverance by btbe for the puly of
81, head from the base and degraded Mexicans and
at other times by the msy stratagcms The prison.
Tacubaya continue work the Streets but tho rgor-
treatment that has been extended them has been
teally mitgated since the nrmsce between Texas and
Mexico. The chains have been taken oil, the convict
versecs have been Displaced and the brutal uans who
task masters; longer allowed cudgel and
rate the unfortunate captives. Mr.. Walker informs us,
that nine prisoners have died prison their arrival
Tacubnya and when he left il hourly expected that
Judge Usher, formerly member of Congress in Texas,
would die OF consumption, neglect and ilcatment. The
prisoners occupied in improving the in front
OF Santa Annals palace. Since their escape, Copeland has
not been heard ofGattis left the road ck Wilson
embarked at Tampco for n. York. and Mr.. Walker urri.
we'd in this city stated in tho schooner Richard
JOHNNY. q. Tfopie
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-21
An Eloquent Letter from Young Wing in Nh,
b.. .lLJulifiny

The time for Wing Organization hns-arrived. Ny j7lg-
and my feelings both tell Mat the for de-.
ton is band. The fire of patriotic zeal Isiledjn 1870
is not yet exnguished. The bitter Matters Of misfortune
and iTeochery have passed IT, and for smoihered
r1iames and subdued its ardor. But
''Sul in their ashes live their wonted fires"
The promohean flame from Heaven, and no effort of
men devils can eXnguish ii.
al om pleased observe the signs of the times In
party perceive union steadas,ness principles, and
cheering hopes born Of vue courage and patience No
thing wanting but action and possible IN
concert
ave want active committees or societies, in every coun
y town, and neighborhood-call them what you please
Clay Clubs Wing Clubs Wing Committees or any thing
else, 50 they be animated by living soul, and the true
Wing spirit.
I'VE want both old lAborers and labores the field
Let pains be taken call forth youthful talent aud energy
and to encourage eoquence, whether the tongue or of
the pen; and let us forgive faults and discard rigid crit
csm, wherever perceive that warm and honest heart
speaks from the abundance of patriotic feeling At the
same me let the old be respected councils and
let US not fail to press their wisdom service that
enthusiasm may be regulated by experience and that our
united action may command the respect OF the whole coun
Try.
1--WE wan, devoted spirit Of patriotism, which will
make sacrifices for the public coed Let every Whig i'm
mcdatey determine to devote literally his time talents and
money, the cause until its supremacy established up
on sure basis. Ola how willingly would this be DONE #
each Of fully how important the present
Crisis m the history O country glad n perceive
already evidences Of this spirit Witness elegant
and sensible contribution to your paper, Of the 18th inst
over the signature OF "Chub Rock" by who has never
written for the press before Permit hail his udyent
to the ranks Of Wings militant and the name Of the par
y to call upon him sheahe tie sword till the victory
be won May similar patriotic impulse, call forth our
champions from town and country il valley and plain
from every farmhouse and logcabin I'LL army shall be
like the sands Of the sea- or the stus of the sky for multi
tude.
"What recommend to others, will not fail to do my.
self You shall hear from from time to time, during
the campaign, aud whenever you think any Of my sugges
tons will be useful you liberty publish tlcm or
make what use Of them you think proper"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-21
no TIE wn1Gs OF HANOVER

observed paper Of tho st OF the month"; call made
on tho Wings Of this county, assemble ut the Court
House, on next Court day, for the purpose Of forming
Ciay CLUB, aud for general organization approve Of tho
call and ITS object ND hope and believe that every Wing
IN the county IS mdWd by similar impulse in this matter
and that this meeting will show that the enthusiasm Of
lsIO kindlod now, aud destined increase until the
greatest wish OF every Wing bosom Is consummated IN
l'i, by tho election Of IlLyRy CLAY tie Presidency II
the United States. Surely tho people Of Hanover vino
have suffered ~ with their cOuntrymon By the
muo Of Jackson, Van Buren, mud Tyler have reason SUI
hcIont 10 urge them cxcTon IN the coming con-
test The determination huh from power the miserable
pareHhesis that holds the place in the Government intend
cd Tor honest mentho fixed resolve save the country
from the OWLS which will be tic certain consequence
Of carrying into operation the Of the Loco Foco
party under Whatever leader they may select and the patriot
&C. purpose u electng the iusfous citizen of this
my other age country, HENRY CLAY, a native Of
county 10 the Presidency is motive strong enough 10
- action every member Of party. The who
Indifferent and inactive now, docs deserve be cal
led Whig be numbered among the friends Of tho
gallant lIAREY Of the West. But / will not believe thnt
any such belong party Let every Wing be- at his
post the next Court day, prepared do his duty on that
day and every day thereafter, until The country Is redeem
cd by the election u HENRY CLAY.
HANOVER
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-21

the sentiments Of the pSople' while tho Van Burenltes
say ha, the vote ,esas bo tickets were for Vsn
pressed themselves.
IL listen to these parties shall geta tho truth
tS they quito wide apart in respect to every other
State Here tor example, Calhoun will tell that
this tina, " the other County is to for Calhoun
and Van Barenir will that there than
ax Calhoun men in any County named.
Riches Circular will bring out the truth. Attend to
bis fNs,heNrhing letter.,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-21

ToBACCO.--We arc glad to learn that number OF our
agricultural friends whom gave Cuba tobacco seed
have been very successful in the cultivation OF the plants
Our friend L. Sherey has small aud beautiful crop Of this
Tobacco. Tho leaves very argc and the plant remark
bly, thrifty OF them measured with foot rule, and
found be eight six inches high, aud is not done
grow yet-
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-21

\ letter iTcm Washington the n. " American, says
The Hon X. NJ I. Hunter and the Hon. II. Barnwc
Hhcu hcve-ho,h brilliant aids you know, of Mr.. Cal
hc0n. when their heads together, saw them
dsy slssetAiaS must como oft, eh ~
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-21
Maasnchnsenr.

The Van Bwcniies and Cahounitos arc wrangIng over
The state Of public opinion in this Commonwealth The
late Locooco Convention nominated Van Buren, Delegates
to the National Convention by q vote Of 335 to IsC The
Calhoun say that vote Is not fair exponent Of
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-21

- Two men have carved fortunes for themselves.
The suhcy Of the eoncnds,ory critque yesterday
NhS, N NeSsrus DTeaa;" and the Editor OF the Wing
~ Publishing IT. The Captain and the Boys will please
f.,-A
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-21

eteer : IN circulation in New Hampshire addressed
Nj Webster, asking him be candidate for the Prcsi-
icney, mex, An is said may be expected
Mt w is informed OF the extent and respeca.
Si.,yy X the application.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-21

An immense ~ler meeting took place at Springfield.
nhHois, at which only person present A long
s,yns ri resolution adopted, lOudng the Admnistra-
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-21
H0YT L. CO.'S NEW OFFICE,
Under the Exchange Hotel.
ga. nOnl S3n. nOnIl sl4 nRs I


We ash particular attention Scheme
Of Lottery advertised IN this today by HOYT co,
be- drawn October 18th SI3 This decidedly best Scheme
that has been offered 10 the public both regards the
largene Of the Capital the Scheme
superior chances offered to advcnturers Lotteries.
To those who know good Scheme III
nothing but those who fearful and hating
two opinions would say SEND IMMEDIATELY TO HOYT
& cos COURT OF FORTUNE FOR A TICkET, aud the pro
liability s that for $50 invested oOOO 100000
Of the other splendid but look the Scheme and then
declI
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-21

IL The steamer reached Lynchburg safely-altho' she
had trying time OF II in consequence Of the storm, Thurs
day night She her return Tuesday we
believe; but the long level Of the canal in order
she lower than Maiden's Adventure for the
prescnf.