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PICTORIAL HISTORY
THE UNITED STATES,

EROM the discovery OF America by the North
Il men TO the present Timely JONI FRosr, Pro-
fcssor Of Bellies Letros Of the High School Of Phil
adelphia-E mbellished by upwards of three hundred
original cuts, designed by Croome expressly Tor this
work.-Now in progress Of publication, and TO be
compl, ted in twenty monthly numbers, at the unpa-
ralleIed 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 now the plea
sure and satisfaction of presenting to the public such
q work II is the result Of years OF study and re-
search by one Of our sblest writers and IN order
that the noble deeds and striking scene. connected
with our history may be properly depicted the pub
Usher has engaged the services Of superior and dis
tDguished artist.
In carrying out this undertaking. great invcstmcn,
Of capital has been required, and much mechanical
skill emp Dyed 10 renter IL a work worthy Of the I'D
mirstion of every lover Of his countyi and one TO
which every patriot may point evidence OF the
great degree Of perfection and refinement our liberal
institutions have secured ne.
The first number appears this day, april ls) the
succeeding ones will appear promptly on The brst oil
each month until the whole Is perfected. Al The con
clusion Of each volume, complete index and title
cage will be furnished.
The publisher pledges himself that The embel
ments in the whole work shall exceed three hundred
and equal those in the first OF specimen number IL
style and execution The distribution OF the pictures
Will OF course he regulated by the subject, some
chapters being much more susceptible OF rich p'cio
rial embellishments than others. The succeeding
parts will contain the number OF pages as this
Persons at distance, who are DESTROYS OF obtain
ing this work direc, from the publisher, will please
remit five dollars free OF expense OF postage Post
masters franks always be obtained for roai'taB
ces for periodicals. and the whole viii be sent
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Tur,suny DEpARfnrSr,


Washington, March Is, ls43
StEALED proposals will be received At this Depart
- ment until toe 18th April next, for building the
bulls of o, hro, three Iron Steamers 10 be used
Revenue Cutters on the sea coast Of the following
dimensions say: " one hundred and forty 4O) feet
on deck twenty three (2S) feet beam, and len (I0)
feet bold. Model, drawings and mouIds for building
TO be furnished by the Department II is expected
that these boats will be built 10 reference TO Hunters
or Ercssons Propcllers. The iron used in construc-
ton must be American, and Of the very best quality
and is 10 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 10 its appropriate place and previous
10 It's being 6nally put together. Payment will be
made according 10 this nett weight per pound
including coal bunkers, water tanks and gal
leys The chain plates, bobstays and all nsn
work necessary to The hull spars, rigging sails and
guns will be included IN the proposal and the price
Tor 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 aud
planned Berth deck OF ash or yellow pine q by G
inches spiked and bolted to the berth deck beams,
also cauikcd ard planned ceiling planks Of white OAK
Ia the flooring heads ) inches thick thence yellow
pine inches thick to the lower deck camp--all Of
which will be estimated by the square superficial feet
The materials and weight used in the construction
20 be approved and the work TO be inspected by such
officer as the Secretary Of the Treasury may appoint
and the work 10 be done according 10 the direction Of
The Superintendent
The vessels to be completed within sir month,
from the day Of delivering the moulds and plsus 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 cven
Of their disagreement, shall select third who arc
TO determine whether the work has been executed 10
all respects according TO the proposals and agree
ment.
(Signcd) j. C. SPENCER,
Secretary Of IN, Treasury
lin.
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FOR RENT OR SALE,

A ND possession gwen on the first OF April next,
n 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. Thi.
is one Of the mos, healthy and agreeable places Off
sidence in Washington, with stable and carriage
house woodhouse, milk-nouse, Sc, 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.
ranled not TO smoke. Apply TO
JAMES HARMED,
march 9I-3t Thirteenth street
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DESCRIPTION.

List of Treasury notes referred t. in the above no
tice drawn in favor Of Richard s. Graves order,
dated severaly the 9th October, 1872 and deliver
ed the day, signed by W. b. Randolph, Acting
Treasurer Of the United States, and countcrsgned
by Michael Nousse, acting Register Of the Treasu-
ry,yiz
of 1000 each.
On warrant No 30l4. No to No. $3.50 notes
Of $500 each.
On warrant No. 30l4. No. TO No. 800 notes
Of 500 each
Of $50 each.
On warrant No. 30l4. No. lone note of S64
On warrant No. 30l3. No. 81 TO No. 500 notes
Of 800 each.
On warrant No. 30l3. No. g. note Of s92 %
On do do. No "a. note Of $50 90
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SUMMER ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAILS.
Posr OrrIcr, WAsurseros CRY,
Ill IN 1917

Posr Orrrcr, WAsnrSeros CRY,
.1pr'i 10, lS43.
NOR the summer, two daily mails established
Il between Washington and New York
The first is closed at Washington at 81 p. m. and
departs by the afternoon train Of cars at p m ar
rNes at Philadelphia by O'Clock the next morning,
and at New York at o'clock the same day. This
mail connects with the great Eastern Mail to Boston,
&c. and with the Norihcrn Msiito Albany, &c. which
depart from New York at s o'clock, D. m.
The second is closed al Washin ton at o.. p. m.
departs in the train Of cars at O'Clock the next
morning arrives at Philadelphia by p. m, and at
New York by III or IL p. m.
Those in Washington who dcpositc letters or pa
pers FOR any points TO the East North Of New
York WILL therefore, observe that they should he de-
posted in the Post Office before 81 p m.
The mails from Philadelphia, New York, and in
tcrynediate places, arrive at a. m. and u p. m
From Albany Boston, and other places East and
North Of New York city, at a. m. only.
| usAs the additional mail TO Philadelphia and
New York doe. not travel on Sunday from Baltimore
to New York, no mai, for the North, except for Bal
timore, is closed at Washington on Saturday night
and none arrives on Sunday at u p. M as on othe'
days.
April l0--1 MAT Int and Globel
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DOUNTY LANDS TO SOLDIERS or TIE
ID LATE wAR---S0ldiess, or their heiv. who
ave- OF may hereafter receive, cethcstss for bounty
lands are Informed that the subscriber has engaged the
services Of faithful aud competent agent nov rcsld
ing the Territory Of Iowa whose carr may be safe
" nirusted the selection and location Of said lands In
can be obtained until The location is made, and II is all
important that good and valuable lands should be
lected To do this, agent should be employed who
can attend personally 10 the subject Persons hold
ing certificates above, aud who may desire TO make
them of value, can have their respective locations
made upon liberal terms BY applying pod paid to the
subscriber.
Reference may be made to General George Glib
son, Washington City
HENRY II. SYLVESTER.
Washington City, ID. C., April 5-d&ctf
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DhACh IhEEs.-2O,UVO prime noculated Peach
i Trees for sale at my nursery, liaddon6ed 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, oil
Washington. DAVID ROE.
april 5-eolw
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SWORDS UNCLAIMED

- IA swords, prepared Ia obedloscs TO various
~ buttons Of Congress- and intended To have been
Prsssstcd to Otccrs Of the Navy Tor gailantry and
good conduct ~ the actions with The enemy in which
they were respectively engaged hase recent, been
found IN the Navy Department .l
These officers being not now 10 the service and
perhaps not living, the swords properly belong and
will be delivered upon The production Of satisfactory
evidence, 10 the nearest male reiahre.
The names OF the officers 90 whom voted, and the
actions IN which they distinguished themselves, are
subjoined
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VERY VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE,

or LEASE, with the righ, TO purchase. The
" subscribers authorized to sell or lease, for
ten To fifteen years, WIN Tur rrcHr TO rurCnNt,
those two valuable building lots, ncing sbov,
the junction OF 18th and q streets and fronting the
ives, side Of said 18th understanding together
about - 90 feet Of ground In the above valuable
property gr a, bargains may be had by early appl,ca
Ton to JOHNSON 4 CALIkN.
mar IL q
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NOR RENT, two story brick dwelling house q
i G. street, between l4th and 18th streets. II il a
desirable reridence for private famiJyit contains
seven rooms, kitchen and pantry-sso, green
house and small garden.
The above house is also for sale. Apply to
JOHNSON Il CALLAN,
april SIT General Agents.
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.

a MOS KENDALL and JOHN T.. KENDALL,
"A offer their services TO such rs may have business
with the Government Of the following description
viz:
Obtaining contracts from the Post Office and other
Executive Departments.
Procuring patents, and other business connected
with the Patent Office.
Procuring pens,ons--rcvolutioDary, army, and ma
w aud other business in relation thereto.
Settlement Of accounts, whether with the State,
Treasury, Wa, Navy, or Post Office Departments.
Prosecuting Of claims against the Goyernmcnt,
whether lands, other property, or money, before
any Of the Ex, cutive Departments or Congress.
Our office is in Todds rooms, number 10, where
yops l.. kEspALL viii be found during business
hours AMos kESpALL viii also attend at the
Office TO consult and advise, aud will prepare
cases for presentation to the Departments, or to Con-
gress His knowledge OF the forms and details oil
public business, derived from service in the public
Offices will enable him TO perform this service m the
most effective manner; and those who intrust with
business may rely upon e utmost promptitnde, and
the use OF al proper TO bring II 10 successful
issue Our charges will be moderate depending for
their amount on the nature Of the
Persons at a distance will find II much cheaper TO
employ us in any business they may have with the
Goverume nj, tan 10 come 10 Washington themselves
We will also attend TO the purchase, sale, or ex-
change OF real property IN tie District and the West
ern States using our best endeayors prohtably 10
tons of The kind Of property wanted to be purchased,
or proposed TO be sold or exchanged.
An letters on business should be addressed 10
Messrs. Kendall, 4 Co., agents, and must be post
pad -
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GADSBY'S HOTEL.

WAsHNGroN CRY, ID. c., March II, lS43
III In consequence of the great scarcity of money,
the charge for board at this Hotel will be one dollar
and fifty cents per day. I 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, aud hopes by unceasiDg sten-
ton and low charges to meet the appreciation OF all
who may honor him with their company.
VIM. GADSBY, Proprietor
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AMOS KENDALL,
JOHN T.. KENDALL.
WRITING FLUIDS, COPYING AND WRITING
INKS.
VIZ FISCHER, importer and dealer in fancy and
w siaple Stationery, has recently received di-

VIZ FISCHER, importer and dealer in fancy and
w staple Stationery, has recently received d.
rect from the manufacturers in London,
STEPHtNS'S PATENT BLUE BLACk WRIT
ING TLUID.-Tbis article, which writes OF blue
at first, has the peculiar opery OF becoming an ~
tense black afterwards II contains combinations cal
cuIated 10 ensure a higher degree OF pcrmanence,
with greater facility Of writing. especially with
Steel Pens than ever can be attained by the black
dyes cJlors or common Inks. II has been In extern
siye use IN all climates for several years II answers
admirably for use with the Copying Machine and .
used in several Of the Offices OF Government par
tculsrly the Department Of State.
TERRY'S COPYING INk.-Tbc peculiar pro-
perry Of this Ink - the facility with which renders
a most perfect copy II also possesses every other
essential quality requisite IN the best writing Ink This
ink will yield copy within t~en'y-four hours sf,er
writing.
COOPER AND PBiLLIPs'S formerly walkden)
EXTRA FINE BLACK WRITING INk.-Aso
constantly on hand, the best Inks, black and red
mad. in this country by Maynard Il Noyss, ID. Feit
x Co, and Edward Kent, for wholesale and retail
at Stationers Hall.
sTEPHEN'S INSTANTANEOUS BLACK
WRITING FLUIDs-This fluid has the property OF
writing Immediately black. II IS the purcst black
ink ever offered to the public. il has no sediment,
and forms no pcrust itou about the pens or Inkbold
or, and flows with remarkable facility.
mar 2<-3t
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PROPOSALS FOR COAL.

NAVY AGENr's OFFICE,
Washington, April l, lS43.
TN pursuance of instructions from the Chief of TIE
/ Bureau of Yards and Docks, proposals will De
received at this Office until O'Clock Monday the
4,h of MAY next for the delivery Of the following
quantities and descriptions of Goals, viz:
Al the Nary Yard, Portsmouth, n. H.
5000 bushels of Midlothian average Goals.
title Nary Yard, Boston, Massachusetts.
1000 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.
95 tons of Anthracite coal
Al the Nary Yard, Washington. ID. c.
10000 bushels average Midlothian Goals.
10000 do. lump do.
10000 do Cumberland do.
AtMe 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
lherefrom per cent Till the whole is delivered 10
the entire satisfaction of the respective commandments.
The Midlothian coal must be delivered five pecks
70 the busheI and the Anthracite 2,240 lbs to the
ton In case the person persons whose oilers are
accepted, shall fail TO enter into contract and give
such security within ten days from the date of the
notification of his their offer being accepted,
The contracts will be given 10 the next lowest bidder.
Persons offering proposals will make and forward
in xl.nofA fp az .ST..ra -
furnish Midlothian Goa, !" +" Cumberland coal" or
" Anthracite coal, /" as the case may be-
WM. b. SCOTT, Nary agent.
p5-2awt4may-(Globe and Intel)
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NORTH EASTERN MAII.-SUAiMER AR
RANGMENT.
Posr OrrIcE, WAsnNGroN CRY,
.iprl Alb, lo43.
TINE NORTHEASTERN MAIL, ria Baltimore,
Il sc. will, until further notice. be closed at this
office at 81 p. m. and p m, and will arrive a. m.
and 81 p. m.
WILLIAM JONES, p. NJ
April 4--u
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Box tickets 50 cents, or three to families for 90
gallery Is cents children half price,
The entertainment to commence at O'Clock. Ar
efficient police in attendance. apll-N
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MANTUAM AKING.

MRS T. b. ROBINSON, residence ID, between
lVl and It'll streets, respectfully informs the Ia
dies Of Washington City and It's vicinity, that she IL
prepared 10 execute work, according 10 the latest
Partisan fashions, in style inferior TO none IN the
United States.
April 5-u
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T OSr-A red morocco poke, book, containing a
IL small amount OF money and few cards, witt
the owners name on them. The finder viii receive
liberal reward and the thanks Of the owner II Ief
al the Mad,sonan Office. ap6-1
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I UST published and Tor sale al Stationers' IIaIIihc
y official Army and Navy Register for 1919 by or
der OF Ia. Secretaries Of the Army and Navy
phaDce with resolution Of the Senate aod House Of
Representatives.
March 22-f
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w ILL be published, in the City of Washington,
w by the both Of April, the first number Of the

weekly
GERMAN NATIONAL GAZETTE"
newspaper devoted to the political, social, and lite
rary in erests Of the day. Terms Per annum 81 w,
strictly in advance. number Of correspondents IN
Europe, amongst them some Of the ablest German
writers OF the day, engaged for The paper, which
viii also contain English articles
In connection with the above is published the
monthly
GERMAN IN AMERICA"
Of mammoth size, the largest paper in the Uni-
on The eighth number will be issued on the LIST OF
May. Terms 81 50 per aDnum, in advance. Both
papers sent to one address for " 90, in advance
The German in America is a paper principally
Of literary character, and intended TO be an inter-
preting medium between the literary genius OF the
Saxon and AngIo-Saxon race. II will exhibit some
Of the best literary product ons, especially Poeticai
in each language, with parallel versions in the other
To tbos- therefore Of the English-American public
who are studying the German language, or wish to
become familiar with German literature, this paper
IS strongly recommended L contains complete
list of all books, periodicals, etc, published in Ger
many. Business who deal or wish to deal, with
the American population Of the German tongue
will find II greatly 10 their ADVANTAGE TO adrerfis in
this paper. 1t has already acquired circulation
which extends the whole Union, the contiguous
South Canada and Germany, and by far exceeds that
of any other German paper In the Uniop-its tenden
cy being not Of local, but Of universal character
Besides this the rates Of advertising in both papcr
are exceedingly low, so as to enable every body t'
advertise who can be pro6ted by IL.
MTPubIishers will obligc by early communcat
ing copies Of new publ,ca ions which will be critically
noticed. We intend to furnish the German public
here and on the other side Of the Atlantic, with
complete review Of aIf'productions Of the American
press worthy OF notice.
All communication must be addressed
r. A. SAGE & Co.
German Publishers, Washington, ID. c.
riPapers who will insert the above, will cptiil
themselves to the thanks Of the publishers and ex
change Of courtesy. April 6-J
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& PLENDiD HITS -LEARY's Mn 1Unn
- STYLE An additional supply Of these splendid
n. fashioned Hats will be offered for sale this day
II TODD's Fashionable establishment, six door.
WsN Of Browns Hotel. mar T-3ui
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For tickets and shares and certhcates oil packages In
the above magnificent lotteries, address
J. G.. GREGORY co. Managers,
Washington, ID. c.
I5-An account Of each drawing will be sent, i'm
mediately after it is over, to all who order tickets
from us april 7-2aw3wd&cif
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FLAX AND COTTON CANvAss-COPPER
AND IRON.

BUREAU OF Cox, Eaur., & REPAR,
29th March, l843.
DROPOSALS will be received at this Bureau, I'M
Il til o'clock, p m, of the 30th April next, for
furnishing and delivering, by the lst September next
at the Navy Yards Brooklyn, New York, and Cos
port, Virginia, respectively, the following quantities
of Flax and Cotton Canvass, viz:
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THE MAMMOTH SCHEME
5000 $50, 900 !-$15, 900 lilo 600!
Sixteen drawn ballots.
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY.
Class M for l643
To be drawn at Alexandra, ID. c., Saturday. May
q, lS43

Besides prizes of l5O-S100-$S0-S70-
$50 S40-$25-$20-$15-
10 number lottery-l6 drawn ballots.
Tickets only $50; Halves $40; Quarters IS;
Eighths 50 50.
Certificates of packages Of 26 whole tickets S270 90
DO. do &c half do l35 w
Do. do 20 quarter do 81 SO
Do. do 26 eghths do 80 IS
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ARRIVAL OF
INDIAN CHIEFS
WARRIORS AND BRAVES!
FROM THEIR NATIVE WESTERN wII.Ds,

ON TOUR THROUGH THE UNITED STATES.
IN consequence Of the numerous solicitations the
Indians have consented TO give
GRAND ENTERTAINMENT
THEIR saw AGE NNERS,
And Customs of Singing, Dancing, Feastng, &C. ac-
companled with their own Music, Sc,
Wednesday Evening, April l2,h, 1913,
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march l6--dtlma'

The Old School Republican, Ohio; Kentuckian,
Louisville, Ky; Yeoman, Frankfort, Ky. Boston
Times Philadelphia Sentinel; New York Union &
Aurora Hartford Patriot Eagle; Argus, Albany,
n. Y; Hills New Hampshire Patriot and Cincnna-
Ii Republican, will publish the above advertisement
aud send one paper containing the same TO the nspec
ton Office
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German Publishers, Washington, ID. c.
SiPapers who will insert the above, will cn'hlc
themselves to the thanks Of the publishers and ex'
change Of courtesy. April 6-3t
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POST OFFICE BUSINESS.

march l6-eodtals
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NAVY DEPARTMENT, April 4, l943
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ARMY AND NAVY II GIsTER.

march l7-dIm