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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

Washington, March l6, Is43.
- EALED proposals will be received al this Depart
~ ment until the 18th April next, for building the
bulls Of one tr0, three Iron Steamers TO be used
Revenue Cutters on the coast, of the follow ing
dimensions, say: one hundred and forty (Ii0) feet
deck twenty three (25) feet beam and ten (I0)
feet hold. Model, drawings and moulds for building
TO be furnished by the Department Ii is expected
that these boats will be built in reference to Hunters
or Ericssons Propeers The iron used in construc-
tion 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 putup and the other after The
whole of said iron work shall be weighed after il is
wrought and fitted TO its appropriate place and previous
TO 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, a spar deck
of white pine by inches to be laid, secured from
underneath with the wood screw bolts cauked and
planned. Berth deck of ash or yellow pine q by 6
ncbes spiked and bolted TO the berth deck beams,
also cauIked ard planed ceiling panks of white oak
to the flooring heads inches thick, thence yellow
pine inches thick TO the lower deck clamp-all of
which viii 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 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 by
each of the parties of the contract who in the
of their disagreement shall select a third, who are
to determine whether the work has been executed in
all respects according to the proposals and agree
ment.
(Signed) J. G. SPENCER,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
march l7-dlm
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AN ACT granting pension TO certain widows of
Revolutionary soldiers

AN ACT granting pension TO certain widows of
Revolutionary soldiers.
BE enacted by the Senate and House Of Rspyesenta-
ipes the United States Of .4neriea IN Congrss assem-.
bed That the widow of any person who served in the
War Of the Revolution in the set forth in the
act approved the seventh day Of June eighteen hun
dred and thrty-two, entitled "an act supplementary
to the act for the relief Of certain surviving officers
and soldiers Of the Revolution, " and whose widow,
In virtue of act approved the seventh day of July
eighteen hundred and thirty Eight, entitled can act
granting half pay and pensions to certain widows, "
and an act approved the twcntythird day of August
eighteen hundred and fory-wo, amendatory thereof,
and resolution approved the sixteenth day Of Au-
oluton decarative Of the Pension Of July seventh
eighteen hundred and thirty-eight" received or is
entitled to annuity pension for the term of five
years from the fourth of March, eighteen hundred
and thrty-ix, shall be entitled to receive the
annuity or pension which she received is entitled
to receive under said acts said resolution either
OF them for and during the further term of year
from the fourth day of March, eighteen hundred and
iorty-three, or during such portion Of said term
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. g. find be it further enacted, That the sum Of
three hundred and eighty thousand dollars be- and the
same is hereby appropriated out of any money in the
Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay the
nuities or pensions in and by this act granted.
JOHN WHITE,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
WILLIE P. MANGUM,
President Of the Senate pro tempore.
Approved Sd March, l843.
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UNUIrION IN FRENCH.-The subscriber res
Il pectfully informs those gentlemen who called
him since the formation OF his last class, and such
others may be DESTROYS Of studying the French
language that he intends TO open class early next
week. either at his residence Pennsylvania avenue,
fourth door above the War Department, or at his
school room llth street, over the Washington Ii
brary, opposite the City Post Office, may be agreed
upon at the First meeting Manesca'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, &c. may be made to him, at
his residence, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days, after O'Clock p. NJ at his school-room on
the alternate days from 6. o'clock to 81 p. NJ.
april 4-d3t A. N. GIRAULT.
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sAs8hH Otbtkky uAss~u Az lCtS-
InN the petition Of samuel X. ysnaings, ps aging
~ Tor an extension Of patent granted TO him, fol
an apparatus for tho speedy generation and conye-
nent, prompt, and agreeable application OF heat 70
The human system, which patent expired on the 2oth
day OF January, 1928 but by special Congress
passed the Sd VI March, S43 is renewable for four
teen years subject to the rules and usages Of the
Patent Office.
II is ordered, that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office on the LIST Monday in June next at II
o'clock Nj and all persons are notified 10 appear
and show cause, If any they have, why said petition
ought not TO be granted.
ordered, also, that this notice be published in the
niadisonian and National Intclligencer, printed at
washington, ID. C.; the Journal of Commerce, print
Cd al New York; the Baltimore Sun, printed at Bat
more The American Sentinel and Mercantile Adver-
user printed at Philadephia and the Times printed
AZ bos'on-onee week for three weeks previous 70
the first Monday in June.
ii. l.. ELLSWORTH.
r. s. Editors of the abovenamed papers will
please copy, and send their bills to the Patent Office
with paper containing the notice.
marI7-law3w
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d lCHARD POLLARD has resumed the practice
III of the law. He will attend the Courts of Al
bemare, Buckingham, Nelson and Amherst. He
also offers his services for the adjustment Of claims
upon the Government. He will go to Washington
whenever business entrusted to his may require
him to do so. Having been merchant as well as
lawyer, he considers himself well prepared to settle
accounts. seven years residence in Chill, Uni
ted States Charge dAHares, has given him know.
ledge Of the Spanish character and Spanish language
which will be useful in the furthcrance and settle
mcnt OF business in connexion with these subjects.
His Post Office is Warren, Albemarle county, Vr-
ginia. mar l5-w4w
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FOR RENT OR SALE,

A ND possession given on the first Of April next,
IA the dwelling house and premises on the corner
Of l4th street and New York avenue, at present in
the occupancy Of Captain Page, of the Navy. This
is Of the most healthy and agreeable places of
sdence in Washington, with stable and carriage
house, wood-house, mik-housc &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 21-3t Thirteenth street
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- TX swords prepared In obedience to various rsso-
~ buttons Of Congress, aud intended 10 have been
presented to Officers of the Navy for gallantry aud
good conduc, IN tho actions with the enemy in which
they were respectively engaged, have recently been
found IN the Navy Department.
These officers being not nov in the service, and
perhaps not living, the swords properly belong, and
VIII be delivered upon the production Of satisfactory
evidence, to the nearest male reiaiirs.
The names Of the officers to whom voted, and The
actions IN which they distinguished themselves, are
subjoined
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PROPOSALS FOR COAL.


NAVY AoEsr's OrFlcE,
Washington, April 1, l643.
TN pursuance Of instructions from the Chief of the
| Bureau of Yards and Docks, proposals will be
received at this Office until O'Clock on Monday the
AIN of May next, for the delivery Of the following
quantities and descriptions OF Goals, viz
Al The Nary Yard, Portsmouth,, NJ H.
$500 bushels Of Midlothian average Goals
Al the Nary Yard, Boston, Aiassachusetts.
5000 bushels average Midlothian Goals.
l. 200 tons Anthracite coal.
Al The Nary Yard, Neio York.
1000 bushels average Midlothian Goals.
1876 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
Atthe Nary Yard, Norfolk, ia.
5000 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 will 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 deducting
heerom ten per cent till the whole is delivered to
the entire satisfaction of the respective commandments
The Midlothian coal must be delivered five pecks
to the bushel and the Anthracite 2,24O lbs. TO the
ton. In case the person persons whose offers are
accepted, shall failto enter into contract and give
such security within ten days from the date of the
notification of his or their offer being accepted,
the contracts will be given TO the next lowest bidder
Persons offering proposals will make and forward
them in duplicate, to this office, endorsed offers to
furnish Midlothian coal" " Cumberland coal" or
Anthracite coal" as the may be.
WIN. b. SCOTT, Nary agent.
Neutrality-suspicious. and INTEL
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DEACH TREES.-2O,00O prime inoculated Peach
i Trees for sale at my nursery, Haddonfeld New
Jersey, at the very reduced price Of cents each.
Reasonable charges for packing. These trees are
from to 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 to Capt. VIM. A. Weaver, of
Washington. DAVID ROE.
april 5--eolw
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VERY VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE,

on LEASE, with the right to purchase. The
" subscribers authorized TO sell or lease, for
ten 10 hiteen years, WIN rHr RIGHT TO PURCHASE,
those two valuable building lots, ncing abov,
the junction OF 18th and streets and fronting the
west SIDE Of said 18th street-coDtaining together
about $4,000 feet Of ground. In the above valuable
property great bargains may be had by early spplica
ton to JOHNSON h CAILAN.
mar 1875
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State Territory or District !

of "-
On this day of personally appeared before
the Of the A. B., resident Of in tha coun-
iy OF aged ryears, who being first duly sworn,
according to law, doth her oath, make the fol-
lowing declaration, in order TO obtain the benefits of
the provision made by the act of Congress- passed
the Sd March, ls43, granting pensions to widows of
persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow Of who was here insert
the rank the husband held in the army, navy milf
tia, as the case may be- and the regiment, corps or
vessel in which he served and the annual amount of
the pension which he received under the of July
I, 1888.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year
above written before
march 2l-3td&3ts
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VALUABLE HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE
OR RENT.-The subscribers are authorized
10 sell that valuable two story Brick Dwelling House,
with dry basement on Lot A in the subdivision of
Square No. 573 to, and west Of the line of the
railroad, short distance north of the depot.
Terms, $500 cash, $500 in twelve months, and the
balances al any time within ten years. II not sold at
early day 1t will be rented TO approved tenant
at a moderate rent
JOHNSON s. CALLAN
march IIntelligencerl
March l3-3tawlw
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NOR RENT, two or three rooms in the third story
l. 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-u
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GADSBY'S HOTEL.

WASHINGTON CRY, d. c., March II, lS43.
III In consequence of the great scarcity of money,
the charge for board at this Hotel will be dollar
and fifty cents per day The 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 meet the appreciation of all
who may honor him with their company.
VIM. GADSBY, Proprietor.
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Treasury DEPARTMENT,
w AsHINGToN, 18th March, lS43.

g. EAIED PROPOLALS, will be received ut this
- Department, until the 18th April next, for Six
Engines, Boilers and Propeers, constructed upon
the plan known Hunters Plan, two Of said En-
gines, Boilers and PropelIers, to be delivered on
Lake Erie, as designated Ivy the Secretary Of the
Treasury the others at such place places, tho
Sea Coast as the Secretary may direct.
Also, two Engines, Boilers and Propellers, upon
the plan known Ericssons Plan" to be de-
livered at some 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 or persons, as may be selected by the
Secretary of the Treasury. The Boilers to have not
less than hundred (7OO) fire surface each work
ing pressure eighty (sO) pounds to the square inch
Proof two hundred and forty GAO pounds. Six (6)
eighteen (l6) 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 patent right the pro-
posals will also state the price asked, including the
authority to use the patent right and also the price,
exclusive of said authority. j. e. SPENCER,
march 20dtl7A Secretary of the Treasury.
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JOHN TYLER.
PENSION OFFICE,

: fENBION OFFICE,
March g. IS43
In order to carry into effect the foregoing Act, the
applicant who may claim pension must make a 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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ARMY AND NAVY. REGISTER.
Just published and for sale at Statoners Hall the
- official Army and Navy Register for lS43, by or
der of the Secretaries of the Army and Navy com
pliance with resolution Of the Senate and House OF
Representatives.
March Oft
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For approved paper at SIX month, or at per cent
less for cash Wood Type, Printing Ink, Presses,
Cases, GalIeys, Brass Rule, Composing Sticks, Cha
ses 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 LIST of
June, 1913, and send of the papers to the Foun
dry, will be entitled TO payment OF their bills buy
ing four times the amount of il.
March 25--d3t&sw3t
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Action.

NORTHEASTERN MAIIs-SUMMER AR
RANGMENT.
Posr OFFICE, WAsnINGTos Cry,
.4prit 4h, l643
THE NORTH EASTERN MAIL, ria Baltimore,
i &c. will until further notice, be closed at this
office at 81 p. and p. m, and will arrive al
and 81 p. m.
WILLIAM JONES, p. NJ
April 4--tf
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PROPOSALS for carrying the mail of the United
i States from the Isl Of July, l643, to the 30th
of June, is46 inclusive, on the following route In
linois, will be received at the Contract Oce of the
Post Office Department, in the City of Washington,
until O'Clock, D. m of the 10th Of May, l843, TO
be decided by the 18th of May next) in the manner
and time herein specified, to wit
ILLINOIS.
No. 42O5. From Chicago by Cazenovia, Addison,
Bloomingdale, Elgin, Udina, Deerheld, Hampshire,
Corral, Marengo, Amesville, Belvidere, Cleveland,
Rockford, Vanceburgh Silver Creek, Freeport,
Milleyille, Scales Mound, West Plumb river and
Elizabeth, to Galena, 1855 miles and back, three
times week in four-horse coaches, with a tri-week
y branch in two-horse coaches from Gaena, Illinois,
by Fair Play to Dubuque, l6 miles and back, to run
in due connection.
Schedule from LIST .4prit TO Isl Of December.
Leave Chicago every Tuesday, Thursday and Sa
turdsy at a. M arrive at Galena next days by 10
p m.
Leave Galena every Tuesday, Thursday and Sa-
turday at a. m. arrive at Chicago next days by
8 p IN.
Schedule from LIST December 10 Isl Of .7uil
Leave Chicago every Tuesday, Thursday and Sa-
turday at a. m. arrive at Galena next Thursday,
Saturday and Monday by 5p. IN.
Leave Galena every Tuesday, Thursday and Sa-
turday at a. m. arrive at Chicago next Thursday,
Saturday and Monday by SIP. IN.
NOTES.
No proposal will be considered unless il be accom-
panied by guarantee, signed by one respon
| sble persons, in the following manner, viz:
| The undersigned - guaral tee that, -, IL
his bid for carrying the mail from -, to 49, be
accepted by the Postmaster General shall enter into
obligation prier to the LIST day Of July next with
good and sufficient sureties, to perform the service
proposeds
This should be accompanied by the certificate of
Postmaster, other equivalent testimony that the
guarantors men Of property, and able to make
good their guaranty
The proposals should be sent to the Department
sealed, endorsed Proposals for route No. -" and
addressed to the First Assistant Postmaster Gene
raj.
For the prohibition of bids resulting from combi-
nations, and the terms and conditions which the
contract is to be made the last annual advertise
meni.
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
March 9Th ls43.
c. A. WICKLlFFE
~ axxtIO rna
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r OST-A rsd morocco pocket book, containing .
IL small amount Of money and few cards. with
the owners name on them. The finder will receive
liberal reward and the thanks Of the owner IL left
al the bladisonian Office. ap6-3t
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SPLENDID HATs-LEARY's NEW YORK
~ STYLE An additional supply Of these splendid
new fashioned Hat. will be offered for sale this day
at TODD,s Fashionable establishment, six door
West Of Browns Hotel. mar 2I-3ui
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j. l.. EDWARDS,
Commissioner Of Pensions.
DECLARATION.

In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress
of the Sd March, ls43 granting pensions for one
year To certain widows who have received pen
sons under the act Of July 7, 1885,
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w ILL be published in the City of Washington.
w by the 10th of April, the first number OF the


weekly
GERMAN NATIONAL GAZETTE"
newspaper devoted to the political social and lite
strictly in advance. A number of correspondents in
Europe amongst them some of the ablest German
writers of the day. are 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
on. The eighth number will be issued on the lst of
May. Terms 81 so per annum, in advance. Both
papers sent to one address for 81 90, in advance.
The German in America" is paper principally
OF literary character, end intended TO be an inter-
preting medium between the literary genius of the
Saxon and AngloSaxon race. 1t will exhibit some
OF the best literary product ons, especially poetica
in each language with parallel versions in the other.
To those therefore Of the English public,
who are studying the German language, or wish to
become familiar with German literature, this paper
IS strongly recommended IL contains complete
list OF oil books, periodicals., ETC. published in Ger
many. Business men who deal. or wish to deal, with
the American population Of the German tongue,
Will lind greatly to their advantage to advertise in
this paper. 1t has already acquired a circulation
which extends over the whole Union, the contiguous
South Canada, and Germany, and by far exceeds that
of any other German paper in the Union-its tenden-
cy being not Of local. but Of universal character.
Besides this, the rates Of advertising in both papers
are exceedingly low, so as to enable every body to
advertise who can be pro6ted by it.
DTPublishers will obhge by early communicat-
ing copies Of new publications 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'productons Of the American
press worthy Of notice.
All communications must be addressed
2. A. SAGE & Co.
German Publishers, Washington, ID. c.
xlPapers who will insert the above, will entitc
themselves to the thanks Of the publishers, and ex-
change Of courtesy. April 6-3t
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II ATS-NEW FASHION.--Th New Yoor sry,e
IL " introduced BY Leary Co., received at
TODDS
Fashionable Establishment, 6 door, west Of Brown
"o's' mar stiff
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PRINTING TYPES,

Ornaments, Borders, Rules, &C. Of the best metal
cast IA original matrices, and very accurately finish
ed-all Of which they have determined TO seil at
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES,
fiaeins the Book and Newspaper founts as follows ;