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DRoPosALs for CARRYING lhe mas OF the United

PROPOSALS. for carrying the mails of the United
l. States, from the lst OF July, lo43, to the 3Oth
of June, lSi7, in Virginia, will be received at the
Contract Office Of the Post Office Department, in the
City of Washing on, until O'Clock, p. m, Of the
18th day OF June, 1913, to be decided the next day,
on the route and in the and time herein spe-
Gifted, viz:
2479 From Cumberland C. h., by Physic Springs,
Gravel Hill, Diana Mills, SCOTS Ferry, and Car
ters Bridge to Charlottesville 60 miles and back,
twice a week, with a semi-weekly branch from Ora
vel Hill by Eldridge, to Buckingham h., II miles,
TO run in due connection
Leave Cumberland c. h. every Wednesday and Sa-
turday at a. m. arrive at Charlottesville next days
by p.
Leave Charlottesville every Monday and Thurs
day at a. m. arrive at Cumberland C. h. next days
by p. m.
The following is the form Of guaranty which should
be filed the first blank with the name of the qua
ranor the second with that of the bidder, and the
third and fourth with the beginning and terminating
points of the and after being dated, should be
signed by the guarantor, who must be shown by the
written certificates Of postmaster, or other equally
satisfactory testimonial, TO be Of property, and
able To make good his guaranty. This guaranty, so
certified, should accompany each bid
"The undersigned -, guarantees that -, "
his bid for carrying the mail from - to -, be
accepted by the Postmaster General, shall enter INTO
obligation prior 10 the first day OF July next with
good and sufficient sureties, to perform the service
proposed
Dated -"
The bid should be sent under SEAL addressed TO the
First Assistant Postmaste, General with Mail Pro-
posals in the State of Virginia written on the face
Of the letter; and should be despatched in time tob
received by before the 18th June next at O'Clock,
q.
For the prohibition Of bids resulting from comb-
nations and the terms and conditions which the
contract is To be made, the general advertisement,
recently published, for Alabama and other South
western States.
c. A. WICKLIFF, p. W. G..
May 5-law4w
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WRITING FLUIDS, COPYING AND WHITING
w FISCHER, importer and dealer in fancy and
wv staple Stationary. has recently received dI-

NIT FISCHER, importer and dealer in fancy and
w staple Stationery, has recently received di-
rect from the manufacturers IN London,
STEPHFNS'S PATENT BLUE BLACK WRIT
ING FLUID.-1his article, which writes Of blue
at FIRST has the peculiar operty Of becoming IN
tense black afterwards It contains combinations cal
culated to ensure higher degree Of permanence
with greater facility Of writing, more especially with
Steel Pens than ever can be attained by the black
dyes, cJlors, or common Inks. 1t has been in extern
siye use In all climates for several years. II answers
admirably for use with the Copying Machine, and j,
used in several Of the Offices Of Government, par
ticularly the Department Of State.
TERRY'S COPYING lNk.-The peculiar pro-
perty OF this Ink is the facility with winch It renders
most perfect copy. 1t also possesses every other
essential quality requisite in the best writing Ink This
NIX will yield a copy within twonty-lour hours after
writing
COOPER AND PHiLLIPS'S formerly Walkden)
EXTRA FINE BLACK WRITING INK.-Also,
constantly on hand, the best lnks, black and red,
made in this country by Maynard & Noyes, ID. Felt
& Co, and Edward Kent, for wholesale and retail
at Stationers' Hall.
STEPHENS INSTANTANEOUS BLACK
WRITING FLUID.
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TOOTH DROPS. kLINEs-cure eGectualy

Entered according 10 act Of Congress, in the year
1872 by Comstock & Co.. in the Clerks office of the
Southern District Of New York.
BY applying TO our agents in each town and village,
papers may be had free showing the most respecta-
bic names IN the country for these facts, that no
one can fail to believe them.
L5rBe sure you call for articles, and not be
put off with any stories, that others good
Have these none, should be your motto-and these
can be true and genuine without our names TO
them. All these articles to be had wholesale and re-
tail only Of us.
COMSTOCK & Co, Wholesale Druggists,
81 Maiden Lane, New York and Of agents.
G. STOTT, Druggist.
april 24-,r
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BL NIX BOOKS.


Ofthe most durable kind made from The finest linen
paper, and bound In a manner unequGHed in This
country for strength and dural ity Books made by
their predecessors upon the plan still followed, have
been in use upwards of sinty years. without givinh
way, and any of their superfne books which may be
ordered will be warranted to stand usage Tor that length
of time
Oreers from public offices, institutions, and ndv
duas, will be attended To with prompiness, and fair
rates. HOGAN Il THOMPSON
No. 80 North 4h St, and No. los,
Chestnut, St, Philadelphia.
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From 8 to 10 in the morning,
And 7 10 9 in the evening,
HOWARD UoItSg

No. 10 Haina street, Phaakiphia.
THIS new establishment has lately been opened
Il with the view of accommodating those ladies
aud gentlemen who prefer a quiet home while they
sojourn 10 tins city. Terms same the best hotels
s. SNEETSER
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ARMY AND NAVY II

ARMY AND NAVY r. GlSTER.
lust published and for sale at Ststioners' Hall the
J official Army and Navy Register for loi3, by or
der of the Secretaries Of the Army and Navy IN com
pliance with resolution Of the Senate and House of
Representatives..
March 22-u
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NEW MUSIC.

I UST received the following pieces Of New Music
y at the old established Store, two doors east Of
18th street, Pennsylvania avenue, w FISCHER.
Yes will share with thee my loYe-byW. J. Lemorc.
My early home-by l.. J. Chad~ck
Il see thee sweetly smc"--by N. Thorbecke.
7 he mountsIneers rcturn--by Mrs. g. g. Ely.
The deyoted-Tyrolcsn--b + W. Dalquer
The grave digger-by kalwada
Tell me ye w,rged wlnds-by &. Corricr
Wieb all around grew drear an dark-by g. Paagi.
Want cab - comic, dedicated TO W. T.. Burton.
worts by "Strass"
On struggle ulore-words by Lord Byrn.
ap lift
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LANGUAGES.


bANpD ApES.
Pirate and Glass Instruction.
DROFESSOR ALFRED SCHUCKING Oate Of
Il New Orleans would inform the ladies and gem
uemen of Washington and its vicinity, who wish TO
acquire an accurate and practical know ledge Of the
French or German language in a manner as eXpcdi-
tIous and pleasant - consistent with thorough
study that his classes for instruction in the above
languages will be open
From 8 to 10 in the morning.
And 10 9 In the evening"
Private and Class Instruction may also be had
the residence Of students at convenient hours
Mr. Schuckngs experience and success as q
teacher n various American Institutions both at the
North and South, and author Of a German Gram
mar, well known TO many. Besides references
aud commendatory letters from some 1.-THE most
distinguished scholars in the country, Professor,
Cub, A. IL. Everett, FIR Lieber, and Others may be
seen at his residence 10Th street near Pennsyl-
wanna avenue, (Mrs. McGunnigles.)
Addresses may al be left at the bookstores Of
Nessrs Morrison and farnham.
nov l7-3twau
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WHATMAN'S ORA WING PAPER
" FISCHER, Importer and Dealer in superior
w q. Stationery, Parchment, and Rodgers fine
Cutlery has us received direct from The Manufactu-
rer large supply Of Whstmans superior Drawing
Paper, made expressly to order ofthe following sizes
all which are constantly kept for wboless OF retail
AT Slntoncrsi Hall.
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DIR. Inns

Celestial Balm Of Chna-A positive for the piles
aud all external angs-a internal irritations
brought to the surface by friction with this Balm -
in coughs sweled throat, tightness of the
chest this Balm applied on flannel will relieve and
cure at once. Fresh wounds or old sores rapid
ly cured by IT,
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MANTUAMAKING.

MRS T. b. ROBINSON, residence d. between
INI and It'll streets, respectfully informs the la
dies of Washington CITY and It's vicinity, that she Is
prepared to execute work, according to the latest
Parisan fashions, in a style inferior to none in the
United States.
Stf
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SARSP

coor the hair any shade you wish but will not color
the skin.
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PICTORIAL HISTORY
THE UNITED STATES,

EROM the discovery of America by the Nor'h-
l. men TO the present Timely joins FROST ITO
lessor of Bellies Lettres of the High school OF fh
adelphia- Embellished by upwards of three hundred
original cuts designed by Croome expressly Tor lhs
work.--Now in progress Of publication, aud TO De
completed in twenty monthly numbers at the unpa-
ralleled low price Of twenty-five cents eaoh inc
whole forming four octave volumes
A full and copious History Of the United States for
families and libraries has long been called for by the
American people: the publisher has now the plea
sure and satisfaction of presenting to the pubic such
q work II is the result OF years OF study ana re-
search by one Of ablest writers ana IN order
that the noble deeds and striking scenes connected
with history may be properly depicted, the pup
Usher has engaged the services OF superior ana os
tinguished artist
In CARRYING out this undertaking. great investment
of capital has been required, and much mechanical
skill emp Dyed 10 render II work worthy OF 'he aa-
miration of every lover of his country; and one 10
which every patcot may point as evidence Of the
great degree Of perfection and refinement our liberal
institutions have secured us.
The first number appears this day, (Aprii lst) the
succeeding ones will appear promptly on The hrst oil
each month until the whole is perfected AT The con
cusion Of each volume, complete index and title
rage will be furnished I~sU
The publisher pledges himself that he embe llish-
ments in the whole work shall exceed three hundred
and equal those in the first specimen number IN
style and execution The distribution OF the pictures
will Of course be regulated by the subject, some
chapters being much susceptible of rich picto-
rial embellishments than others. The succeeding
parts will contain the number OF pages as tins
Persons at a distance, who are DESTROYS OF obtain
ing this work direct from the publisher, VIII please
remit five dollars, free Of expense OF postage, (fosl
masters franks always be obtained for renttan-
ces for periodically and the whole will be sent
Clubs, by remittance of ten dollars, will receive
three copies; by remittance Of fifteen, hive copies
Postage of each number, under an hundred inies,
four and one-half cents upwards of an hundred
miles, seven and one-half cents.
Individuals DESTROYS of acting as agents Tor this
work. are advised TO make application.
f.. H. BUTLER, Publisher.
PmLADELPHIA, .4priI !, 1913. mnr2o-5t
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DIR. BARTHOLOMEW

Erpeciordni will prevent cure all incipient con
sumption, Coughs and Colds taken in time, and is
delightful remedy. Remember the name, and ge
Comstock's.
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Comstock's Compound Extract There !. no other
preparation of Sarsaparilla that exceed equal
this. If you are sure 10 get Comstock's, you will
find it superior to all Others. Ii does not require
pulling.
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For tickets and shares and certificates of packages in
the above magnificent lotteries, address
J. G.. GREGORY & co, Managers
Washington, u. c.
n5~An account Of each drawing will be sent, i'm
mediatey after IT is over, TO all who order tickets
from ms. may l-2aw3wd&oif
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COMsTOCK,S VERNE

. COMSTOCK'S VERMIFUGE will eradicate
all Worms in children or adults with certainty
quite astonishing Ii is the that made, and
sells with rapdity almost incredible, by Comsock
4 Co., New York.
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VIZ ILL be published, in the City Of Washington,
w by the 2Olh Of April, the first number OF the

" N''S
weekly
GERMAN NATIONAL GAZETTE"
newspaper devoted to the POLITICAL social and lite
rary in erests of the day Terms Per annum ~ 90,
strictly in advance. A number of correspondents IN
Europe, amongst them some of the ablest German
writers of the day, engaged for the paper, which
will also contain English articles.
In connection with the above is published the
monthly
GERMAN IN AMERICA"
of mammoth size, now the largest paper IN the uni-
The eighth number will be issued on the lst OF
May. Terms 81 50 per annum, in advance Both
papers sent 10 address for 81 90, in advance.
The German in America" is paper principally
of literary character, and intended TO be an inter
preting medium between the literary genius OF the
Saxon and Anglo-Saxon race. Ii will exhibit some
of the best literary product ons, especially poelca
in each language with parallel versions in the other
To those therefore Of the EnglishAmerican public,
who studying the German language, or wish 10
become familiar with German literature, this paper
is strongly recommended Il contains complete
list of all books, periodicals, etc published IN Ger
many. Business men who deal. or wish to DEAL with
the American population of the German tongue,
will find It greatly their advantage 10 adrertis IN
this paper. 1t has already SECURED circulation
which extends the whole Union, the contiguous
South Canada, and Germany and by far exceeds that
of any other German paper in the Unionits tenoen-
cy being not of local, but of universal character
Besides this the rates of advertising in both papers
exceedingly low, so as to enable every body TO
advertise who can be pro6ted by it.
ns-Publishers will oblige by early communcat.
ing copies Of pubca ions which will be critically
noticed. We intend to furnish the German public
here and on the other side of the Atlantic, with a
complete review of all productions Of the American
press worthy of notice.
All communications must be addressed
L. A. SAGE s. Co.
German Publishers, Washington, ID. G.
al Papers who will insert the above, will entite
themselves to the thanks of the publishers, and ex-
change of courtesy. April b--3t
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TO FAMILIES AND INvALIDs.

TINE following Indispensable family remedies
NAV be found at the Drug Stores. Remember,
and never get them unless they have the signature Of
"COMSTOCK s. CO." on the wrappers, as all 9th
ers by the same names base impostons and coun-
terfets. If the merchant nearest you has them not,
urge him to procure them at IL Maiden-lane, the
next time he visits New York, to write for them.
No family should be week without these rene
dies.
Badness
Balm Of Columbia, for the hair which will stop il If
falling out, or restore it on bald places; and on chill
dren make it grow rapidly, those who have lost
the hair from any cause.
All ycrmin that infest the heads Of children in
schools are prevented killed by it at Find
The name of "COMSTOCK & Co" on it, or never
try it. Remember this always.
RHEUMATISM and LAMENESS positively
cured aud all shrveled muscles and limbs are res
tored in the old or young, by the Indian Vegetable
Elixir and Nerve and Bone Linament-but never
without the name of Comstock & Co on it.
PILES, SC. are wholly prevented, or governed if
the attack has on, if you use the only true
Hays Linament, from Coms,ock Co. All sores,
and every thing relieved by it that admits of an out
ward application. 1t acts like charm. Use 1t
HORSES that have Ring Bone, SPAWN, Wind
Calls, sc. cured by ROOFS SPEClFlCi and
FOUNDERED horses entirely cured by Roofs Foun
der Ointment. Mark this, all horsemen.
DALLEY'S MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR
SAIN E.-The most extraordinary remedy ever in
vented for all new or old BURNS AND SCALDS
and sores, and sore EYES. 1t has delighted thou
sands. 1t will take all pain in ten minutes, and
no failure. 1t will cure the PILES.
Inns SPREAD PLASTERS.-A better and
nice and useful article made. All should
wear them regularly.
LIN'S TEMPERANCE BlTTERS-On the prn-
cple of substituting the TONIC in place of the
SFIMULANT principle, which has reformed so
ny drunkards To be used with
Inns BLOOD PILLS, superior to all others for
cleansing The system and the humors affecting the
blood and for all irregularities of the bowels, and
the general health.
HEAD-ACHE.-Dr Spohn's Headache Remedy
viii effeclualiy cure sick Headache either from the
nerves bilious. Hundreds Of families are using it
with great JOY.
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DIR. sPoHN,s ELEXIR OF HEALTH.

for the certain preventionof Fevers any general
sickness keeping the stomach in most perfect order,
the bowels regular, and determination to the sur
face. Colds Coughs, pains in the bones, hoaneness,
and Dropsy are quickly cured by it. Know this by
trying.
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NDIA HAIR DYE

French Plaster is a sure cure
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/ doZ cut-g lass Inkstands fountain movable top
per doz.
l doz wafer stands, cocoa per do.
doz erasers, Rodgers and Sons, ivory handles,
per doz.
doz penknives, Rodgers & Sons blades, per
doz.
doz penknvcs, Rodgers s. Sons, . blades, per
doz.
doz desk knives, Rodgers and Sons, blade,
per doz.
doz. ink, in quarts, black, Maynard s Noyes,
per doz.
doz Stephens blue, changeable, per doz
Id. waters, red, per h.
5000 waters, for u. S. seal, per 1000.
5000 waters, for Department seal, 1000.
bush. black sand, per bushel.
! III. pounce, per 10.
so lbs. sealing wax, best extra, superfne scarlet
per Id.
50 lbs. sealing wax, best super6ne, per h.
lbs India rubber, prepared, do.
lbs. Irvine, gili net, per ID.
20 lbs. do. seine, do.
10 lbs. do. coarse, for packing per ID.
pairs paper shears, Rodgers s. Sons, inch
blade, per pair
pairs 81 inch blade, per pair.
doz. scissors, per doz.
Each proposal must be signed by the individual or
firm making ii, and must specify price, and but
price, for each and every article contained in
the schedule Should any articles be required, not
enumerated they are to be furnished at the lowest
market prices, according TO quality. Blank propo-
sails will be furnished at the Department to persons
applying for them, and as, without uniformity there
in, the Department could find it difficult 10 make
decision, will be taken into consideration unless
substant ally agreeing herewith.
The proposals to be addressed TO "The Depart
ment OF State" AMI endorsed" Proposals for Sta
toneryn Notice will be given to the person to
whom the contract may be awarded, who will be re-
quired within five days thereafter to give bond with
two sufficient sureties for its due performance.
The Head of the Department is in all cases to de-
eide whether the terms Of the contract have been
complied with, and to reject any article which may
be, IN his opinion, of inferior quality, well as TO
annu the contract upon any failure to comply with
the terms within reasonable time.
PROPOSALS will also be received during the
same period and subject TO the same conditions for
the execution of such printing may be required by
the Department for year from the LIST July, lS43,
consisting Of
IL 900 copies Of the laws, resolutions and treaties
Of the United states that may be passed ratified at
the t session Of the 2Sh Congress, agreeaby to the
act Of Doth April 1918, stating the price per page for
the 900 copies, and per copy for folding aud stitch
ing in blue paper printed covers.
500 copies OF the Biennial Register-statIng the
price per page for the 500 copies and per copy for
binding in blue morocco.
Other book work-stating prices
For composition per 1000 ems for small plea.
do. do. BREWER
For press work and paper per token for royal.
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THE MAMMOTH SCHEME
$50, 0OO!-S30, 600 $4,000 !-1O, 900!
Sixteen drawn ballots.
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY.
Glass NJ for lS43.
TO be drawn at Alexandra, ID. c. Saturday, May
81 lS43.

Besides pr yes Of l5O-slOO-sS0-S7 0-S6O
-S40-S25- S20-S l5-S12-Sl0
7s number lottery-l6 drawn ballots.
Tickets only 500; Halves sI0 Quarters IS
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ID ETERS' COUGH LOZENGES are now rapid
ly superseding all other preparations for the
lief of Coughs, Colds, Asthma Whoopng cough,
Ilghness of the Chest, Bronchitis, and similar pull
monary affections.
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PROPOSALS FOR sTATI ONERY AND
PRINTING.
DrPARTMsNr oF SrArE

DEPARTMENT on SrArE, 4th May, l643.
IN pursuance of the Act lcgalizing and making
Il appropriations for such neeessa objects As have
been usually included in the general appropriation
bills without authority Of law and To fix and provide
for certain incidental expenses Of the Departments
and Offices of the Government and for other Pur-
poses" approved the Goth August, 1872 sealed pro
posals viii be received at this Department until
o'clock, p m, on the 10th June next, for furnishing
such articles Of stationery be required by II
for year from the Isl day Of July next, as emu
merated in the subjoined schedule and estimate OF
quantity; but II is to be understood by persons pro-
posing that the Department is to be at liberty TO take
either less greater quantity Of any article than
IS specified, according to IFS wants during the year
Each article TO be of the best quality and to be deli
vered without delay, when ordered.
SCHEDULE.
PAPER, HAND MADE OF LINEN, LAID OR MOVE
S reams Folio Post, satin or plain finish, to weigh
when trimmed not less than 49, lbs. per ream, per
ream. .
25 Fooscap, similar finish, to be when trim
med 10! by I6 inches, and weigh not less than l6 lbs
per rcam, per ream.
% reams Quarto Post similar fnsb to weigh not
less than lbs. per ream, trimmed per ream-
~ reans Note paper, similar finish, gilt, per ream
III do. do. plain, do
ENVELOPE PAPER, HAND MADE, SMOOTH.
20 reams Super royal yellow, per
10 reams Medium, yellow or buff, per ream.
10 reams do white, do.
reams Blottng-paper, royal, do.
300 cards Metallic Pens per dozen cards, (Perry's
such may be required)
5000 Quilts, sos, per 900.
5000 do. pens, per 1000.
3 gross Black-lead Pencils, Monroe's, per gross.
doz Red-lead Pencils, per doz.
doz. Ivory Folders 9 inch, per doz.
doz Red Tape, No. 81, do
do. do. No. 49, do.
A., do NJ, AZ
do. do. No Is do.
3 do. Silk Taste, narrow, do
3 do. do. wde do
do. Pounce Boxes, ivory do
do. do. cocoa do
/ do. Sand Boxes, do. do
a IL. LII. u
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PILES, SC. are wholly prevented, or governed if
the attack has come on, if you use the only true
HAYS Linament from Comstock & Co. All sores,
and every thing relieved by it that admits of out
ward application 1t acts like charm Use it