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lust published, and this day received, for sale BY
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TasAsuRY DEPARrMESr,

July ou, ictos
NOTICE TO sppleamis toy reasoal q lost Certificates
~ Of Stock for payment u lost Treasury drafts OF
T,sa,srv notes From The Imperfect torn IN winch
publications are frequently presumed at this Depart
mem, for renewal OF certificates Of stock or payment OF
Trsasury drafts or Treasury notes. lost destroyed,
il 4 deemed proper TO inform those whom Il may con-
Germ that the Department expects every such spplea-
ton TO be accompanied by the following documents
4. A statement on oath affirmation, by the APP
plcant showing the in,e place, and all other cir
cumstances attending the loss or destruction OF the
certificate draft note with letter, number date
amount the rate of interest il bears The time 10 which
interest if any has been paid in whore favor It was
issued when made payable together with every
other particular relating TO IT, within The knowledge
Of the applicant
applicant with two surees reciting the particulars
heieinbefore specified by which such applicant and
his sueties sh all jointly and severaly agree 10 pay To
any person who may establish valid claim to the GER
tifrale draft note alleged to have been lost or
des royed the full value thereof demand with inte-
rest until paid and also to pay to the United States
any which shall appear TO have been eIroneouSy
paid to such claimant pursuant to the sali apPica-
lion, with interest until paid Such instrument IS 10
torney of the United States or Judge Of Supreme
or Superior Court of any State, by whom The sum
cheney Of the surelies, in double the amount claimed
must be certified.
i 8 A copy of public advertisement of the loss OF
destruction Of the certificate drah or note made ny
the party in a newspaper published at or near the
place. Of such loss or destrueton accompanied ny he
nfd ,v Of the printer publisher Of the same, that
The sad had been inserted III the said
paper 0' ''N ]. C. SPENCER,
iuly u-6w Secretary Of the Treasury.
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II UNITS MERCHANTS MAGAZINE AND
IL COMMERCIAL REVIEW, established July,
1889, by FREEMAN Hunt, Editor and Proprietor
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every thing of party political, sectional bias or
be,ring n the conduc of the work-openng it's pages
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PROPOSALS FOR CHAIN IRON.

NAVY AGENTS OFFIcE,
Washington, July %, l643.
d ROPOSALS will be received at this Office un-
i Ill O'Clock on the first day of September ensu-
ing to deliver at the Navy Yard in this City, the fol
lowing Chain Iron for eighteen Chain Cables, lI-l6
inches in diameter, each so fathoms long, constut-
ing the following bill Of Iron, viz:
35 100 links ll-l6 inches in dameter-20. inches
long
$50 links 1915 inches in dameter-22s inches
long
20 feet 3. inch by 2, Oval pin Iron
80 do % do 2 do. do
10 Swivel, 1913 Shackle, and 10 Box pieces.
Specifications OF the Swivel, Shackle Box pieces
and Oval pin Iron, be seen application at this
Office; all of the above Iron must be the very best
American and undergo such proof, under the increas-
ed tests and inspection as the CommandaDt OF the
Yard may subject it to to be delivered free of ex-
pense to the Government and in as short time after
the Contract is made as is possible, which time will
be designated in the Contract
Bonds with good and sufficient sureties in double
the amount Of the Contract will be required, and a
reservation made from each payment OF lO per cent
till the Contract is completed.
VIM. b. SCOTT, Navy Agent
To be published three times week till first Sep.
TENDER next, in the following papers, (Which will
please forward copy of the same to the Navy
Agents ofice,) viz --Morning Post, Daily Times,
Boston; Journal of Commerce, Aurora & Union, New
York; Republican Herald Providence, r. l.; Amer
lean Sentinel, Public Ledger, Philadelphia n alonal
Enquirer, Democratic Signal, Harrisburg Pa; Sun,
Republican, Baltimore Enquirer, Richmond Daily
Morning Post Pittsburg, Pa. Mad sonan, Intelligent
GER, and Spectator, Washington City aug3
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NEW MUSIC. Just received the following pieces
IN of new Music, at the old established store, two
doors east Of 10Th street Pennsylvania avenue
W. FISCHER.
The mournful good night by J, III. Hewitt.
The admiral aud shark, by H. Phillips
Love can meier survive esteem, BY J. @. Andrews
False one breathe my last adeu, by A. J. Morales
If / had but thousand year, by II. Russell.
The Indian girl, by G. MachoId
Aud lang syne, with new arrange ment by s. Nelson
John Anderson's game, by G. J. Bennett
Loves chosen hours, by \. II. Brown.
Vesper song at sea.
The true heart OF woman by A. Lee
When thou vert true, words by y. w. Thomas,
Esq. music by J. IL. Hewitt, inscribed to Mrs. Ro-
bert Tyler.
The minstrel child for the guitar.
The vulture Of the Alps, by J. J. Hutchinson.
Our fathers hearth QUARTET by N. A. Baldwin.
The alpine horn, by j. H. Hewitt.
Saratoga lake waltz, by r. G. Graubs.
Seminary waltz, by w. &. Glynn.
La Mexicana yalso, by W. V. Wallace.
Spanish souvenir waltz, by II. A. Andrean.
La deseada waltz, by w. v Wallace.
La Speranza waltz, by J. III. Cornell.
Woodsde waltz, by Miss NJ l.. McGregor
Les perles valser, by w. V. Wallace.
Real Scotch 1usdriIles, lin two setts) by Julien.
The cognette, dance, by c. +. Rudolph.
Regatta galloppe, by j. Munck
Emma's gaopade, by II. Rohback.
Grand austerlitz march aud quick step, by G.. w.
Hewitt.
Rochester fremen's quick step, by w. c. Glynn.
The young huitist, collection Of the most ad
mred operas, selected and arranged by Toulon.
aug9
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NOTICE
July ll-6w
OF REDEMPTION OF TREASURY NOTES

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, June %, lS43.
Notice is hereby given that this Department Is
ready to redeem all the Treasury notes of the United
Sizes heretofore issued and not included in the no
zee given by this Department on the 10Th day OF
April last and according to the provisions OF differ
en acts Of Congress, interest on the said Treasury
notes which become due before the thrty-first
day of August next will cease on that day and on
all remaining Treasury notes now outstanding, and
which become due at any subsequent time, interest
will cease the days when they respectively be-
come due.
The notes included in this notice will be redeemed
by the Repositories of the United States in the city
of New York, or at the city Of Washington, or at
the Treasury. J. c. SPENCER,
Secretary of the Treasury
June 29-2awt26aug
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MANTUAMA klNG.

MRS E. B. ROBINSON, respectfully informs
lNl the ladies of Washington and its vicinity that
she ha. removed from her late residence street
to 9th, above F, nearly opposite MIR. Asbury Tuck
ers, where she will be glad TO see her old customers
and those who may favor her with call. Her re-
sdence pleasant and free from the dust and noise,
where she is prepared TO execute work in her line in
he neatest and most fashionable manner.
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NEW BOOKS.-Tbis day received tor sale Ivy
IN r. TAYLOR
Vol. of Agnes Strickland's Lives Of the Queens
Of England new and cheap edition at 80 cents per
volume
Lights, Shadows, and Reflections Of Wings and
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The Physical Diagnosis of Diseases of the Lungs
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The Wish-ton-wish by Cooper-pice so cents
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No Of the cheap edition of Lord Byron's Works
published at IS cents per number Large type, fine
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=, Par 10 Of Professor Murray's Encyclov ajia OF
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no 6of Marun Chuzzlewit-p price 81 cents
and All other cheap publications Of the day.
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June 90 laws

TEHE BUILDERS GUIDE Cheap - Hills
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w ASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL for YOUNG
wv CENT? .EMkN- The suhscrihers hnAng been

w ASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL for YOUNG
w GENTLEMEN.-Th subscribers ha, ing been
induced to believe that, notwithstanding the numer-
Gus schools now in the city, scholastic institute,
which should offer to young gentlemen peculiar adj
vantages for acquiring a knowledge at once sound
and practical of the Latin, Greek, French and Spa
nsh languages and whose advantages for instruction
in Mathematics and Bellies Lettres &c. should be in
fcrur to those OF no other, would meet with support
and encouragement have resolved 20 unite their en-
erges and abilities IN effort TO establish IN Wash
ngton such an Institution.
OF their qualifications for the accomplishment of
such an enterprise and of their competency TO con-
duct school Of this character in all ITS departments,
they would prefer that parents should Judge from ac-
tial experiment and personal observation, rather
Than from any description Of their own. To induce
parents, then to cntrust to their care, for limited
time, their sons, or wards, with view to the exper-
ment alluded to, they have published prospectus
embraclnga full view of their mode of instruction
and discipline of the Of studies TO be pursued
and containing terms, testimonials, sc.
To this prospectus, copies of which may be procu-
red at Mr. Farnham's bookstore, they respectfully
call the attention of parents, and beg leave only to
state that period of nearly twenty years has elapsed
since they completed their studies. at their re-
spectiye universities and entered upon the duties Of
that profession in the practice Of which they have
been constantly engaged that this office was origi-
nally bssumed by them, not as temporary measure,
not as a means Of support while waiting preparing
for some other station, nor as last resort after
failure in other projects pursuits, but their first
and unbiased choice that II has since been practs
ed not because IL presented 10 them farer prospects
for fame or emouments than other vocalions 10
which they have devoted their talents and acquire
mens, but simply because they preferred tins procs
sion to any other.
T. ARNOLD, ID. G. l..
A. N. GIRAULT, A. M.
Washington d. c.. August 3, lSi3-2awStif
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~ ROCERlES.-l have on hand aud will sell, on
VI as reasonable terms can be had in the city, a
general assortment Of Groceries, such
Flour, family and superine,
T,as, Of various brands, some Of the best
Coifecs, Java, Laguira, Rio and ST. Domingo
Sperm Oil and Candies,
Shad and Herring for family use, by the bril-
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Bacon, hams, shoulders and sides,
And all other articles usually KEEP, in my line. !
invite attention particularly TO lot of very fine Hams
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Between 18th and l4th streets, adjoining
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r ECTUREs ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF

I ENT UNtS ON THt FIIILObDTH1 OF
IL NUMBERS and the adaptation Of Arithmetic
Facts end Arguments on the transmission Of Intel
lecual and Moral Qualities from Parents TO on
spring. Productive Farming or familiar digest Of
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others vegetable chemistry, by j. A. Smith, price
81 cents Johnston's Lectures Agricultural Chem
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LIBRARY OF CoSGREss, July 10, lS4

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS-, July 10, lS43.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Library will be
IN closed on the 26tb instant, aud will not be open
ed until Thursday the 7lh Of September in order to
enable the workmen 10 carry into effect the law OF
March Sd, lsi3 directing the construction of 4" two
furnaces under each end Of the FIRST story of the
ire Of the Capitol for warming the rooms and passa-
ges upon and above the said ri story, including the
Congress Library ROOM, aud for laying the floor OF
the principal Library room with hydraulic cement
ns-Persons who have books from the Library are
requested to return them by Tuesday next,
J. 5. MEElIAN, Librarian.
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NEW MUSIC.

NEW MUSIC.
JUST RECEIVED, the following pieces Of New
y Music at The old established store two doors east
Of 10Th street, Pennsylvania avenue.
w FISCHER.
The Ship on Fire-a descriptive scene, ". Rus
sell
Thou Oh, thou hast loved me-by " r. Bishop
Our Friends Of Uld--by r. ~ CROUCH.
Oh say not that Hope-by Miss Smith.
Yes should like TO Marry--by J. J. Craven
New Brighton Gallop-by Mask.
Ocean Wave Quick Step-by a. Dodworth.
Csirn, Quick step--by A. Dodworth.
jun.2
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A CARD.--Jhe following Card was publ he'd ~
"A March last, and Is now re-pubiisbcd for the
accommodation Of those who neglected attending 10 ~
The Undersigned respectfully but mos, earnestly
requests all persOEs indebted To him prior TO ls43 To
call at his store before the 5th day Of month,
June ~ lie VIII be constrained TO place all debts
without Distinction, then outstanding the hands of
an officer for collection, prompt settlement OF item
icing Indispensable. w. FISCHER.
July 25-eodgt
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Il Containing, also, Time Tables Interest Ia
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MRS. ELLIS'S POETRY OF LIFE" Nice
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No. 10, Brande- EncynloI GdiL 25 cents.
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July law4u
OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

= i : u = July 7 TN, fT'Fo'
PROPOSALS for carrying the mails OF the Uni
l. ted States on the following route in Michigan,
from LIST of December, 1919, to 3Oth of June, 1876,
will be received at The Post Office Department in the
City of Washington, until y. m. of the 29th day OF
September next Ito he decided by the next day. in
the manner and time herein specified, viz
1881. From Saginaw by MackInsw TO Sault de
st. Marie 81 8 miles, once month, from LIST of De-
cember TO Both Of March, in each year.
Leave Saginaw on the LIST of January, February,
March, aud April, at 6 a m. arrive u, Saut de ST.
Marie he 18th Of said months by p. m
Leave Saut de ST. Marie on the 18th of December
January February, and March, at 6 a. m arrive at
Ssganaw by the Both by 6 p IN.
IL Propose to carry tscies month piu be consi
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For Tickets and Shares or Certificates Of Packages
10 the above Splendid Lotteries-addross
J. G.. GREGORY & CO, Managers,
Washington City, ID. c.
Drawings sent Immediately they are over to all
who order above.
august l9d&cif
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NOTES.

No proposal will be considered unless Il be accom-
paniedby guarantee, signed by one or more respon-
sibe person., ia the fol owing manner, viz:
The undersigned - guarsniee that ----- il
bis bid ioi carrying the mail from Kaskaskia TO Sa-
lem be accepted by the Postmaster General, shall en-
ter into an obligation prior To the lat day of October
next, with good and sufficient sureties To perform the
service proposed"
This should be accompanied by the certificate Of
Postmaster or other equivalent testimony, that the
guaraniors are men of properly, and able 10 make
good their guaranty.
The proposals should be sent to the Department
sealed, endorsed Proposals for route No. Alas, and
addressed TO the First Assistant Postmaster General.
For the prohibition Of bids resulting from combina-
tions, and he terms and conditions on which the
tract is TO be made the last annual advertisement.
G. A. WiCKLlFFE
July 2I-law4
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Posr Orrlcs DlrAnrnsrr

PROPOSALS 6r carrying the mails OF the U nj
'ed o,atss, irem the 10 OF October, lS43, TO Both
Of Jans io4o, ~ illinois, i'll be received at he Post
oihee pa''men' IN the City Of Washington, until
y. ~ o. Tue eleventh day ofsepember next 90 be
decided 10y the dsy) ON the route and In the
ner and Time herein specified viz:
4li5, From kaskaskia, by Sparta, Elkhorn, Nash.
Vile, Grand Point, Walnut Hill, and Mount Zion
to Salem 30 niles and back twice week
Leave Kaskaskn every Monday and Friday at 9
a. m arrive at Salem next days by & p. IN.
Leave Salem every Monday and Friday at a. m !;
arrive a, kaskaskia nett day bv 6p. m.
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CfCEROS RATIONS-translstcd by Prof.
~ Duncan, Of Aberdeen University, vol octsy.,
lsrg. type. few copies just imported Ivy F. TAY-
LOR. Price 81 IS, (English price, ten shillInfs
sterling. Jolly TIT
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NOTES

-NO
No proposal will be consiered unless il be accom-
panied by guarantee, signed by more respun-
slble persons, in the following manner, viz:
The undersigned -- guarantee that -, if
his bid for carrying the mail from - to - be ac-
ceped by the Postmaster General shall enter into en-
obligation prior TO the list day of December next with
good and sufficient suretes, TO perform the service
proposed"
This should be accompanied by the certificate of a
Postmaster, or other equivalent testimony, that The
guaIanlors are men of property, and able 10 nuke
good their guaranty.
The proposals should be sent to thu Department
sealed, endorsed Proposals for route No. -" and
addressed 10 the First ssstant Postmaster General
For the prohibition OF bids resulting from combi-
nations, and the teras and conditions which the
contract is to be made, the last annual advertise,
ment.
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ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,

Tickets Sl0--Haves S5-Quarters ~ 50. -
Certificates OF packages ~ Whole Tickets sioo oo
Do do. 90 Half do oo w
Do do 90 Quarter do 70 w
For Tickets and shares or certificates OF packages
in the above splendid Manifestations
]. q. GREGORY x Co., Managers,
Washington city, ID. c.
all who order as above juy2O-