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TRuAsURy DEPARTMENT,
march oh

Washington, March l6, ls43
CEALED proposals will be received at this Depart
~ ment until the 18th April next for building the
hus Of one f,ro three Iron Steamers TO be used as
Revenue Cutters on the coast, of the following
dimensions say one hundred and forty DiO) feet
on deck twenty % feet beam, and Ten 10Y
feet hold. Model, drawings and moulds for building
10 be furnished by the Department II is expected
that these boats will be built in reference Hunters
or Ericssons Propeers. The iron used in construc-
ton 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 and the other aer The
whole Of said iron work shall be weighed after 1t is
wrought and fitted 10 its appropriate place and previous
10 its being finally put together Payment will be
made according TO this nett weight per pound,
including coal bunkers, water tanks and gal
Ieys. 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
for such work will be separately stated, spar deck
Of white pine by inches to be laid, secured from
underneath with the wood screw bolts, caulked and
planned. Berth deck Of ash or yellow pine 81 by 6
inches spiked and boltcd to the berth deck beams,
also caulked ard paned ceiling planks Of white oak
to the flooring heads 5 inches thick, thence yellow
pine inches thick to the lower deck clamp-all Of
which will be estimated by the square superficial feet
The materials and weight used in the construction
TO be approved and the work to be inspected, by such
officer the Secretary Of the Treasury may appoint,
and the work 10 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 10y
each Of the parties Of the contract who, in the event
of their disagreement shall select a third, who are
to determine whether the work has been executed 10
all respects according to the proposals and agree
mcnt.
(Sgned) J. c. SPENCER,
Secretary Of NE Treasury.
march l7-d1m
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d ICHARD POLLARD has resumed the practice
IL Of the law. lie will attend the Courts Of Al
bemarle, Buckingham, Nelson and Amherst He
also offers his services for the ad ustment of claims
upon the Government. He will go to Washington
whenever business entrusted 10 his may require
him to do Having been merchant, as well
lawyer, he considers himself well prepared 10 settle
accounts. A seven years residence in Chill, Uni
ted States Charge dAifares, has given him know
ledge of the Spanish character and Spanish language
which will be useful in the furtherance and settle
meut Of business in connexion with these subjects
His Post Office is Warren, Albemarle county, Vir-
g,nia mar lJ-w4w
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HOUSE FURNISHING wARE-RooMs.-

HOUSE FURNISHING WARE-ROOMS.-
IL JNO. NJ. DOM, at the old established stand
Of Bo,eer s. Dom, on Pennsylvania avenue, opposite
Browns Hotel, continues To keep large and well
assorted stock OF House Furnishing Good, comprs-
ing almost every article used in Housekeeping which
he will sell as low as they be procured at any
other establishment in the District
His stock has been selected with care, and, although
no, all purchases for cash which he finds and
hard to get, he is nevertheless enabled to sell low
his profits are only less than formerly.
The upper rooms OF his establishment are well
filed with Cabinet Ware and Chairs, of almost every
description, Of good patterns and workmanship, per
haps the largest stock in the city at tins tme and at
as low prices. Persons furnishing would find IL to
their advantage 10 call and examine his stock before
purchasing, As they be fitted out at this estab-
lishment with parlor, dining room, chamber and
kitchen furniture, Except carpets and as the pre-
sent proprietor OF the establishment is dee rmned TO
sustain its reputation he solicits call from the
public.
Goods purchased here delivered TO any part Of the
city free Of expense to the purchasers.
7. 81. NJ. ID. has a furniture car, with a care
fu driver al all times at the service OF persons re-
moving march g-eo3u
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FOR RENT OR SALE.

A ND possession given the first OF April next
n the dwelling house and premises on the corner
of lith street and New York avenue, at present in
the occupancy Of Captain Page, of the Navy. This
is of the healthy and agreeable places Of re-
sdence in Washington, with a stable and carriage
house. wood-house, milk-nouse Sc, 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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FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.

7 OST red morocco pocket book, containing Sc
| 4 yenteen dollars--ten ON the Bank of Washing
ton, FIVE the Bank of Virginia, and two one dollar
Baltimore notes. The last time remember having
il in my possession was at the establishment of Mr.
Bell (on Pennsylvania Avenue, near a street.) to
whom paid small amount for dying a pair of pan
falcons. There were also several private papers |
appeal 10 the person who may have the pocket book
in his possession to return il to me- as il is all the mo
ney have in the world am old man, and on
my way to my children in the West and as the few
dollars will never compensate the person who holds
them for the deep remorse Of conscience which he
will most assuredly feel after this true and simple
statement of the facts.
Mr. Bell will pay the above reward and ask no
questions OF the person who may return what docs
not belong to him.
GEORGE X. TRAVERS.
April S-lr
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PICTORIAL HISTORY
THE UNITED STATES,

EROM the discovery Of America by the North
Il men to the present Timely JoHs FRosr, Pro-
fessor Of Bellies Letres Of the High School of Phil
lphia-Embelhsbeo by upwards of three hundred
original cuts designed by Croome expressly for this
work-Now in progress Of publication, aud TO be
completed in twenty monthly numbers, at the unpa-
rslleled low price OF twenty-five cents each the
whole forming four octave volumes.
full and copious History Of the United States for
families and libraries has long been called for by the
American people the publisher has the plea
and satisfaction Of presenting to the public such
a work. II is the result Of years of study and re-
search by one Of our ablcst writers and in order
that the noble deeds and striking scenes connected
with our history may be properly depicted, the pub
Usher has engaged the services Of superior and dis
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 the adj
miration of every lover Of his country; and one to
which every patriot may point evidence Of the
great degree Of perfection and refinement our liberal
institutions have secured us.
The first number appears this day, april IsD the
succeeding ones will appear promptly on the first Of
each month until the whole perfected At the con
clusion of each volume, complete index and title
page will be furnished.
The publisher pledges himself that the embe llish-
mens in the whole work shall exceed three hundred
and equal those in the first or specimen number in
style and execution. The distribution OF the pictures
will Of course be regulated by the subject, some
chapters being much more susceptible of rich p,cto-
rial embellishments than others. The succeeding
parts will contain the number of pages as this
Persons at distance who are desrous Of obtain
ing this work direct from the publisher will please
remit FIVE dollars, free Of expense OF postage post
masters franks always be obtained for req titan
ces for periodically and the whole will be sent
Clubs, by remittance of ten dollars will receiv,
three copies; by remittance Of fifteen, five copies
postape of each number. under an hundred miles
four and one-half cents upwards of an hundre,
miles, seven and one-half cents.
! individuals DESTROYS OF acting agents for thi
work, are advised to make application
E. H. BUTLER, Publisher.
| PHmaprLrun, 9Pii J. 1913. mar2S-5t
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UNUITION IN fRENCH.--The subscriber res
Il pectfuily informs those gentlemen who called
him since the formation Of his last class and such
others as may be DESTROYS Of studying the French
language, that he intends to open class early next
forth door above the War Department, or at his
school room on th street, the Washington Ii
brary, opposite the City Post Office, may be agreed
upon at the First meeting Mapesca's oral system.
with which the subscriber has been familiar for the
last fifteen years altogether pursued by him in his
classes.
Application for terms, SC. may be made to him. a,
his residence, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and ssiur.
days, after o'clock Z. NJ, or at his schooI-room OF
the alternate days from g. O'Clock TO 81 p. NJ
april i-d9t A. ~ GIRAULT
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AMOS KENDALL,
JOHN T.. KENDALL.
WRITING FLUIDS, COPYING AND WRITING
INKS.
march Is-ly

VIZ FISCHER, importer and dealer in fancy and
w staple Stationery, has recently received d.
rect from the manufacturers in London,
STEPHFNS'S PATENT BLUE BLACk WIKI
ING FLUID This article, which writes OF blue
at first has the peculiar operty of becoming an ~
tense black afterwards IT contains combinations cal
culated TO ensure higher degree of permsnenee
with greater facility Of writing more especially win
Steel Pens than ever can be attained by the black
dyes cJlors. or common Inks II has been In exten-
sve use in all climates for several years. II answers
admirably for use with the Copying Machine, and Is
u,ed in several of the Offices Of Government, par
ticuIarly the Department Of State
TERRY's COPYING INK.-The peculiar pro
pery of this Ink Is the facility with which IT renders
most perfect copy II also possesses every other
essential quality requisite IN the best writing Ink Tins
ink will yield copy within tweny-four hours after
writing. -
COOPER AND PH1LLIPS'S formerly Walkden)
EXTRA FINE BLACK WRITING lNk.-Also,
constantly on hand the best Inks, 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-This fluid has the property OF
writing Immediately black. 1t is the purest black
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and forms 10 incrustation about the pens or nkhod-
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X ALUABLE HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE
v OR RENT.-The subscribers autborz, d
10 sell that valuable two story Brick Dwelling House,
with dry basement, on Lot in the subdivision Of
Square No 573, near to- and west Of the line of the
railroad short distance north Of the depot.
Terms, $500 cash, $500 in twelve months, and the
balance at any time within ten years II not sold at
early day II will be rented 10 approved tenant
at a moderate rent.
JOHNSON & CALLAN.
march 8 [intelligencer.l
March l3-3tawlw
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GADSBY,S HOTEL.

WAsHlNGToN Cry, ID. c., March IL, lS43.
= In consequence of the great scarcity of money,
the charge for board at 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 onehaf the former
rates.
The proprietor feels grateful for the liberal patron
age he has received, and hopes by unceasng etten-
ton and low charges TO meet the appreciation OF all
who may honor HIM with their company.
VIM. GADSBY, Proprietor.
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VERY VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE,

OR LEASE, with the right to purchase. The
" subscribers are authorized TO sell or lease, Tor
ten To hlieen years, WITH THE RIGHT TO rUhcHAsh,
those two valuable building lots, commencing above
the junction OF 18th aud G. streets and fronting the
west side of said 18th strcet-cOntainIng together
about $4,000 feet of ground In the above valuable
property great bargains may be had by early appliea
ton TO JOHNSON & CALLAN.
mar I5-3t
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DEACH TREES-20,0 600 prime inoculated Peach
Il Trees for sale at my nursery, Hsddon6eld New
Jersey at the very reduced price Of ) cents each.
Reasonable charges for packing These trees are
from to 6 feet IN height, and Of good thickness
are two years old from the stone, and one years
growth on the incubation. The assortment is very
complete comprising twenty varieties well suited TO
the market refer 10 Capt. VIM. A. Weaver, Of
Washington DAVID ROE
april 5-eolw
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HORSES HORSES - HORSESlu
lust arrived at ". Rowles' stable on 9Th street
- near the corner OF ID, TWENTY-FIVE head Of
prime
WESTERN HORSES,
Which will be disposed Of on terms TO suit the
times.
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For approved paper al SIX month, al per cent
less for cash. Wood Type, Printing Ink, Presses
Cases, GalIeys, Brass Rule, Composing Sticks. Cha
SEES, and other Printing Materials, furnished with
promptitude and at the lowest prices.
Printers of newspapers who publish this advertise
ment with this note three times before the Isl Of
June, lS4} and send one Of the papers to the Foun
dry, will be entitled to payment of their bills on buy
ing four times the amount Of il.
March 25--d3lSsw3t
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EOR RENT, two or three rooms in the third story
OF the building occupied ty the Madisonian, at
The corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and Twelfth
street Apply at the office for further information.
April 3-tf
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NORTHEASTERN MAIf.-SUMMER AR
RANGMENT.
Posr OFFICE, WAsnNGroN CRY,
April 4h, l6i3.
THE NORTH EASTERN MAIL, ria Baltimore,
i &c. WILL until further notice, be closed at this
office al 81 p m. and p. m, and will arrive a.
and g. p IN.
WILLIAM JONES, p. NJ
April Aft
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Treasury DEPARTMENT,

- EALED PROPOLALS will be received at this
y Department, until the 18th April next, for Six
Engines, Boilers and Propeliers, constructed upon
the plan known Hunters Plan," two Of said En-
gines, Boilers and Propellers, to be delivered on
Lake Erie, as designated hy the Secretary Of the
Treasury the others at such place places, on the
Sea Coast the Secretary may direct.
Also, two Engines, Boilers and Propelers, upon
the plan known as " Ericssons Plan" to be de-
livered at place the Sea Coast, as the
Secretary of the Treasury may direct The En-
gines, Boilers and Propellers to be made Of the
very best materials to bear the proof and inspection OF
such person persons, may be selected by the
Secretary Of the Treasury The Boilers to have not
less than hundred (70O) fire surface cachwork-
ing pressure eighty 1907 pounds to the square inch
Proof two hundred aud forty (240) pounds. Six (6)
eighteen (lS) inch Cylinders with three (3) feet
stroke. The whole to be delivered as directed with
in five months from the time of receiving the Draw
ings and Plans for building. The proposals will state
the price for which the Engines, Boilers and Propel
lers will be delivered and put into complete opera
ton But as the application of the Engines working
to either Of the said plans is pa ent right the pro-
posas will also state the price asked including the
authority to the patent right, and also the price,
exclusive Of said authority. J. g. SPENCER,
march 20-dtl7A Secretary OF the Treasury.
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PROPOSALS FOR COAL.

NAVY AGENr's OFFICE,
Washington, April |, l843
TN pursuance of instructions from the Chief of the
/ Bureau Of Yards and Docks, proposals will be
received at this Office until o'clock Monday the
lth Of May next for the delivery of the follow ing
quantities and descriptions of Goals, viz:
Al the Nary Yard, Portsmouth, ~ H.
5000 bushels of Midlothian average Goals.
AtMe Nary Yard, Boston, Massachusetts.
5000 bushels average Midlothian Goals.
200 tons Anthracite coal
AT The Nary Yard, Nep York
1000 bushels average Midlothian Goals
l25 tons Anthracite coal.
Al The Nary Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
IS tons of Anthracite coal.
Al the Nary Yard, Washington, ID. c..
10000 bushels average Midlothian Goals.
10000 do. lump do.
10000 do. Cumberland do.
Athe Nary Yard, Norfolk, Va.
6OO0 bushels average Midlothian Goals.
All of the above Goals must be of The best quality,
and subject to the usual inspection when delivered
at the respective navy yards. Bonds with approved
security in twice the amount Of the contract i'll be
required Of the contractors for the faithful perform
ance of the contract. Payment will be made in
thirty days from the date Of each delivery deductng
herefrom ten per cent Till the whole is delivered to
the entire satisfaction Of the respective commandans
The Midlothian coal must be delivered five pecks
10 the bushel, and the Anthracite 2,2i0 lbs to the
ton In case The person or persons whose offers are
accepted shall fail TO enter into contract and give
such security within ten days IRON the date of the
notification OF his their offer being accepted
the contracts will be given TO the lowest bidder
Persons offering proposals will make and forward
them in duplicate, to this Office, endorsed offers Il
furnish I" Midlothian Goa" Cumberland coal - or
Anthracite coal, as the case may be.
WM B. SCOTT, Nary .7gen.
p5-2awt4may--{G Globe and lnlel)
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ARMY AND NAVY REGISTER.

ARMY AND NAVY REGISTER.
lust published and for sale at Staoners' Hall the
y official Army and Navy Register for lsi3, by or
der Of the Secretaries Of the Army and Navy IN com
pIiance with a resolution Of the Senate and House OF
Representatives.
March EFT
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SPLENDID HATS.-LEARy'S NEW fohh
y STYLE An additional supply OF these 'Piehan
new fashioned Hats will be offered for safe this day
Al TODD'S Fashionable establishment, six doors
Wa, NJ Hrovn,s Uot.L mar 27-3tif
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For tickets and shares and certificates of packages in
the above magnificent lotteries, address
j. G.. GREGORY & CO, Managers,
Washington, ID. c.
u5.An account of each drawing will be sent i'm
mediatey after it is over, to all who order tickets
from us. april 7-2aw3wd&cif
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
February %, lSi3.
SIR: return, herewith, the papers in relation to
the conflicting claims of Joseph Slater and J. h. Cow
an, assignee Of James Thompson, to the northeast
quarter Of section SO, township % north, range A
west. ! concur with you in the opinions expressed
in your letter of the 18th September, 1912, in rela
ton TO the conflicting claims in this case addressed
TO the register and receiver at Jackson, Missouri
and my decision is in accordance herewith
Very respectfully,
w. FORWARD,
Secretary Of the Treasury
THOMAS ii. BLAKE, Esq,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
march 3I-law6w
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THE MAMMOTH SCHEME!
$50, 900 $4,000 $3.50 10, 600!
Sixteen drawn ballots.
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY.
Glass M for l843
To be drawn at Alexandra, ID. c., Saturday, Nav
q, lS43.

Besides prizes Of $I5O-$l0O-SS0- S7O-S6O
$50-S40- 25-$20-$I5-S12-SlO
70 number lottery-I6 drawn ballots.
Tickets only $40; Halves $40; Quarters IS;
Eighths 81 50.
Certificates Of packages of 26 whole tickets 1910 90
DO. do 26 half do 1876 90
Do. do PC quarter do g. SO
DO. do 90 eighths do 80 rs
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on. The eighth number will be issued on the lst Of
May. Terms 81 50 per annum, in advance. Both
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Of literary character, and intended to be inter
pretng medium between the literary genius of the
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OF the best literary product ons, especially poeiical
N each language, with parallel versions IN the other.
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