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PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY.

OFFICE THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE U. S.,
JUNE II, 1914.
IN pursuance of the I" Act legazing and max ing
appropriations for such necessary 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 puT-
poses" approved the 26lh of August, 1912, sealed
proposals will be received at this Office until o'clock
2. NJ Tuesday the Goth Of July xt for furnish
ing the following articles Of stationery for the OF
the Senate, each article 10 be Of the very best quality
and to be approved by the Secretary, viz
so rcams Cartridge Paper
80 reams white quadruplc Cap Paper for enve-
100 reams white single fiat Cap Paper, for enve-
20 reams white vellum Cap Paper, satin finish,
plain
SO reams white vellum quarto Post Paper satin
fnish faint lined
so reams blue laid quarto Post Paper, .atin, gilt
rs rcams white velIum Note Paper, satin finish,
gilt
20 reams blue vellum Note Paper, satin finish,
gilt
ream blotting Paper
3 gross black Lead Pencils
dozen red Pencils
10 dozen Cap Portfolios
do do with locks
5000 clear Quilts, No. 80
1000 Opaque Ouills No. so
dozen four blade Penknives, pearl handles,
silver tipped
dozen ivory wafer Stamps, chequered
2 dozen ivory wafer Stamps, plain
dozen ivory Folders, 9 inches long and inch
wide
3 gross small barrel Steel Pens
SO cards Gillot's Peruvian Pens
sc boxes Pratts small Steel Pens
gross Windles Bullion Pens
60 cards Perrys 3-Poii Pens
90 cards Perry's fat Spring Pens
gross Wright's back Sp.ng Pens
dozen small Pen Handles
dozen quart Jugs Black Iuk
5 dozen half pint jugs Black Ink
dozen ounce bottles Red Ink
100 pounds Red Waters
dozen boxes Transparent Waters
100 pounds large Red Wax, or 10 sticks to the
pound
Is pounds Red Wax, % sticks to the pound
3 dozen Ebony Standishes, inches long and
inches wide, fitted with cutglass inks and
sards ] "a inches square. with a division
for wefers and top for The sane, and d.
vision for pens
dozen cuiglass lnkstands
30 gross Red Tape, No 10
8 dozen jspanned WsEr Boxes
I pound India Rubber, 40 pieces TO the pound.
By the oct approved June II, 1874, the Secretary
Of the Senate and the Clerk of the House Of Repre-
ssntaiives are directed, in the future disbursements
OF the public moneys for the Of their respective
bodies, TO c.nne their purchases exclusively TO arti
Giles the growth and Of the United States
provided he same be procured of such growth
md manufacture of suitable quality and at asonabe
prices, upon good terms as to quality and price
be obtained Of foreign growth and manu- 'acturen
lions Of American industry; and all persons making
proposals TO supply any article will state whether
the same is Of the growth and manufacture of The
United States
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TO WOODCUTTERS.

SEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed A" Proposals for
wood" will be received until tho LIST day Of Au-
gust, for the furnishing and delivery, The wharf
at the Penitentiary, in the District of Columbia, be-
tween the LIST Of August aud the LIST of October next
free Of all expense to the United States Of hun
dred and fifty cords Of sound, well seasoned, mer-
charitable red oak wood, and twelve cords OF sound,
well-seasoned, merchaLtable, spruce-pne wood, the
payment for which will be made on tho delivery of
the whole JOHN Ii. DADE Warden.
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C,TATIONERY AND FANCY ARTICLES
- w. FISCHER, Importer and Dealer in Fancy
and staple Stationery, has just received by the schoo
ner Frank the remainder Of his FAN purchases. an
enumeration Of which will be given in sub.equen, I'D.
yertisements. Members OF Congress and strangers
visiting the city will find the most extensive sssort
mept a, The lowest and uniform prices at Ststioner,
Hall, east Of l2,h street, Pennsylvania avenue.
nov 27-3taw2w
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'ArESr Orricr, June "a, 1914.

Patent OrrioE, June "a, 1914.
SEPARATE proposals will be received at thi.
- Office, until the 10Th July next, FOR supplying
Fuel of the following kinds and quantity and deliy,r
ed at the Patent Office, viz;
10 tons red or grey ash Anthracite Coal, broken
and scrcend, and in quality like a specimen in The
office.
500 bushels (maple) Charcoal
- cords best qusI,y oak wood (young growth to
be delivered on the 1t October--to be corded ami
inspected II the office.
3 cords best yellow pine wood, TO be delivered on
the 1T October-to he corded and in,rscied =, m.
Office HENRY L. ELLSWORTH
June 2s 0ntel)
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NOTICE TO PREEMPTIoN CLAIMANTS.

NOTICE TO PREEMPTION CLAIMANTS.
y Every person entitled to the right Of pre-cmption
any lands within the limits Of the townships above
enumerated, is required TO establish the to the
satisfaction Of the Register and Receiver OF the pro-
per Land Office, and make payment therefor soon
prnoiioabi, cer seeng this notice. and before the day
appointed for the commencement Of the public sale
OF the township, embracing the tract claimed above
designated otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
THO. H. BLAKE
Commissioner Of The General Land Ofe,
june ~
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" description-s large and complete assortme n,
hand Tor sale by the subscriber, many Of
which are just received, embracing the finest quail
les as well as the cheaper kinds all Of which will
be sold at prices much below the usual rat.h y
p TAYLOR,
June ~. Bookseller
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second COmptroiLer's O6ice.

Juoe %, lS44.
SlR: As the "Act to continue the pensions OF
certain widows, passed the 18th June inst, revives
and extends the act granting pensions to the w'dos
OF certain revolutionary soldiers approved the third
day Of March, 1913, il does not appear to me that
any thing further is necessary to enliie wild ~
who wrs inscribed on the ension list under the acI
of 1913 TO continuance of pension by virtue OF
the nc, If June H. IS4i, except to produce proof
Of identity.
Under former laws, the proof has consisted Of the
oath Ct the pensoner that she is the identical per-
named IN the original certificate in her posses
sion, copy of which certificate was required to be
SET out in The oath.
Under the law of june IS44 the pen sioner should
be required to make oath that she is the identical pei
son who drew pension under The act Of March,
1913, but she cannot set out copy Of the certificate
granted under the latter act the certificates Were
required 10 be surrendered upon The last aymeu of
the pension which became due under that act
have prepared form, copy Of which is here
with transmitted which, when filled up and properly
executed, will IN my judgment, be sufci, ut vouch-
CT on which the pension agent may pay such pension
the roll, of their respective agencies I'M
der the act of March s. 1913.
AS widows, who We're never placed on the pension
lit prior to he act Of June, 1874, whose Claims have
sub equenty been admitted will I've furnished wit b
hension certificates from the War Department, they
will be required to set out copy of their cerlicate
IN the oath of Identty, agreeaby to the old forms.
Respectfully,
ALBION X. PARIS,
Comptroller.
J. l.. EDWARDS, E,q
Commissioner Of Pensions.
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NOTICE TO PRESUMPTION CLAIMANTS

NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTIoN CLAIMAN rs.
Every person entitled to the right Of pre-emp,ion
10 any lands thu the limits OF the ,ownsb above
enumerated is required 10 establish the same 10 the
satisfaction of the Register and Receiver Of The Ia nd
Offices, and make payment therefor soon as pra.ti
cable aler 0erg ihu notice, and before the day ap-
pointed Tor the enhancement Of the pub &c sale of
the township embracing the tract claimed above de
signated, otherwise such claim will be- fortified
THO. H. BLAKE
Commissioner y the General Lind Office
June %.
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NOTICE TO PRE,EMPTIoN CLAIMANTS

OfFOE 10 THIl'EWF ION OLHIMHN .
Every person entitled 10 the right Of presumption to
any OF the lands above enumerated ls required TO
tabsh the same TO the satisfaction of the Register
and Receiver ofthe proper Land Office, and make pay
ntM therefor, as soon practicable alter seeing this
hee, and before the day appointed for the
nent Of; the public Sale Of the tract claimed above de-
signat,d otherwise such claim will be forfeited
THO. III. BLAKE
Commissioner ofhe General Land Office
iune %
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NAVY AeEsTs' OYvIc.,
WashlnRton. Jnno 10. 1914

PROPOSALS will be received at ,hi, Office TN
i the 18th July next, at 3 O'Clock, 7. NJ. for sup
plying the Naval station, Washington the men in or.
binary at the yard, and the Navy Hospitals with all
the fresh provisions and vegetables that may be re-
quired for the next twelve months, commencing Goth
July, 1874.
WIN D. SCOTT,
june l9-2awt20. Navy Agent
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A CARD.--The subscribers would inform their
"A customers that their bills will BIO rendered on or
before the LIST day of July, and TO which they would
call their immediate attention Their payments be-
ing extremely heavy and their only dependence being
from collections, On the absence of banking faciI
tes,) they compelled urgently To request all per-
sons indebted to them to come forward and scharge
the amounts Of their respective accounts.
june 27-6 if ESTEP g. CATLETT.
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UNITED STATES OF AMERIC

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
State Of founty-s
Be Il kno,cn, That before me-
in and for the county aforesaid personal.
ly appeared and made
oath in due form OF law that she is the identical per
son who drew pension under the act Of the 81 OF
March, ls43 account Of the revolutionary service
Of her husband the late (here give the name Of the
she makes this affidavit for the purpose of draw
ing pension under the act Of Congress passed the
lTtn Of June, l64 entitled "An ect to continue the
pensions Of certain widows !" that she has not inter-
married, but continues t. be widow that she pow
resides ID In the county Of
and has resided there for the space of
years, and that previous thereto she resided in :.
Sworn 10 and subscribed
is4
In presence Of
Before me-
Justice ofhe Peace.
certify that the above named afiiant is personally
known TO me, and that she is the same individual
who drew pension stated by her in the foregoing
affidavit.
Justice Of The Peace
Knor all mnr by these presents, That l. 4,
OF /, IN the county OF ,
and State Of revolutionary pension
er OF the United States do hereby constitute and APP
point of in the
county OF and State Of
niy true and lawful attorney for me- in my name to
receive from the agent Of the United States for pay
ing pensions in my pension from
the day OF 10 to the
day Of Is
Witness my hand and seal this day OF
Sealed and delivered in presence Of
STATE OF COUNTY, IS.
BE tkne'cn, That on the day Of
rs before the subscriber,
in and for said county, personally appeared
above named, and acknowledged
the foregoing power of attorney to be her act AID
deed
Ia testimony whereof | have hereunto set my
hand the day and year last aforementioned.
Before me,
STATE OF COUNTY. s..
BE II knorn, That on the day Of
,lS before me
in and for said county, duly authorized by the laws
OF said State to administer oaths, personally appear
co the attorney
named in the foregoing power Of attorney and made
oath that he has no interest whatever in the money
ne authorized to receive, by virtue Of the foregoing
power OF attorney, either by any pledge mortgage
sale, assignment, or transfer, and that he does not
know believe that the same has been so disposed
OF 10 any person vha ever.
S'oorn and subscribed the day and year last ADORE men
toned.
Before me,
june 27-d2tc3t
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NO. 6--HARPER's PICTORIAL BIBLE just
received by +. TAYLOR.
June 2I-3i
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ClBBON'S DECLINE AND FALL OF THE
VI ROMAN EMPIRE.-A bcsstiful London .d,.
ton, jus, imported by +. TAYLOR, complete for six
dolsrs beautifully printed the finest paper with
q biography OF the author and = steel engraving
from Sir Joshua Reynolds portrait Of Gibbon. and
new and cop,ous indsI adding much 10 the value Of
the WORK. The best and cheapest edition sItsnt
June M--3,
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$4,000!

ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY
Glass No rs, for 1874
To be drawn in Alexandra, d. c., on Saturday the
18th of July 1874
SPLENDID PRIZES:
10000 dollars 1900 dollars
5000 dollars 3 500 dollars
1927 doa's 5000 dollars
$500 dollars.
40 prizes of 81 600.
80 Of $1,000 Of 800.
&c. sc. &c.
Whole Tickets sl0-Halves s5-Quarters So 50.
Certificates Of packages Of IS whole tickets, sl3O
DO d. 60 half do OS
Do do 25 quarter do 80 so
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$4,000,

ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
Class ID, for 1914,
To be drawn at Alexandria, ID. G.
On Saturday, July 90, 1914.
10 Number Lottery-l4 Drawn Ballots.
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NEW NOVEL BY JAMES.
- OSE D'ALBERT-a romance by G. p. X.
IL JAMES, author of Darney. This day reoeiv-
ed Harpers cheap ejition) for sale bv
June 26-3t. +. TAYLOR.
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SPLENDID LOTTERIES.
June 24-eodts
JIG. GREGORY & co. MANAGER.

NLEA HNDNIA LO I Elk
Class No. e. for 1874
TIC be drawn at Alexandra, d. c., on Saturday the
9Th Of July, 1874
ID Drawn Numbers out of &C.
CAPITALS.
$4,000 dollars 10000 dollars
5000 dollars 1900 dollars
l,750 dollars 500 dollars
10 prizes Of 80 900.
Is Of $4,000 of 500.
&c. &c &c.
Tickets Sl0-Halves S5-Quarters 50 so
Certificates of Packages of % Whole Tickets 500
Do do % Half do 50
DO do % Quarter do 25
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june 27-d2tc3t
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14
NUMBER g67
J pOWHaTaN HOUSE,

ICICHMOND, VIRGINIA.-On the of April
last this fashionable and popular Hotel passed into
the hands Of the subscriber whose whole time and at
tention directed TO the comfort and qualification
Of his guests 1t has just been repaired and Is now
in good order for the reception of company The ac-
concentrations are superior, and sufficient for 40
persons Many Of the rooms are large, and fitted up
especially for the of travelling families and ALL
are furnished with excellent beds and hair mattresses.
His table served with every Wand Of the season. pre-
pared in good old Virginia style. 4gH gE38sgE
To the old patrons of the house he would say that
he has made many alterations and additions for the
better and he assures his friends who have been in
the habit Of calling HIM for the last ten years at
Dbrells Springs and the Warm Springs, that at the
Powhatan House they will find him no less deserving
their encouragement.
The position Of the Powhatan House is decidedly
the best in the city, 1t is elevated, dry, airy, unin-
numbered by other houses and very the business
streets, railroad depots, steamboat and packetboat
landings 24aa a5salA CHS. u. DIBRELL.eat
IFGood hacks and porters always ready to con-
vey passengers and their baggage to and from the
House. 3a je29-3m.e
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From the Boston DaiIy Mail.

[
+. A REALLY Coon ARTIcLE.-A Always anxious to ben
eff, our readers in every possible way, we would now
recommend To their notice article prepared by Ransom
& Stevens, Druggists, which is fully deserving Of conf
dence and every way worthy to he relied on We mean
the Dandelion and Tomato Panacea. Compounded from
nine Of the best medicines produced in the vegetable
kingdom the Dandclion, Tomato and Sarsaparla form
ing the chief ingredients, which well known and uni
versally admitted to the most hcalthfu properties
the science ofmedcno has yet discovered. We called
the of these gentlemen yesterday and had the
pleasure of perusg letters, OF which were from
Physicians of the highest responsibility, and others from
gentlemen Of undoubted integrity, all speaking IN the
highest terms Of the good effects of the medicine They
also hold in their possession nnumerabe certificates from
persons some with whom we are acquainted and in
whose word e can place tho fullest confidence of the
wonderful cures performed by its such Asthma
Erysipelas, Dyspepsia, Salt Rheum, Chronic Diseases
Rheumatism Scrouln and for all impurities of the blood
and from our own knowledge and confidence in the gen.
had its virtues we have hesitation in recommending
as one fhe best Alternatives and purifiers ofhe bio
before the public For anything the apothecary ne
we would recommend the store of these gentlemen 325
Washington street. inferior to none in this city their
high moral worth and strict integrity being sufficient qua
ranty TO the public against any attempt at imposition.
In copying the ubove from the Mail, we happy in
being able to endorse every word OF IT. having tried the
Dandeion and Tomato Panacea ourselvessvih the hap
patronage and that success will crown their
efforts Give them call at their store Amory Hull
buildings 325 Washington street, second door north OF
West street. Daily Times.
For sale in Philadelphia, by Il! W. Dyott g. Sons, No.
las North Second street, and at the Book store of X.
FARNIIAM, corner of 18th street and Penn, avenue,
and at the most respectable Drug stores in the District
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- THE AMERICAN L.aBoRER,

devoted to the cause Of Protection to Home
Industry embracing the Arguments, hepoI's, anu
seeohes of the abest Civilians Of the United States
in favor of the Policy of Protection to American La
bor. With the Statistics of Production in the United
States. &c, &C. In monthly parts, and now for the
first time published complete in one volume. Price,
AL Jus, received and Tor sale at the corner oil lin
street and Pennsylvania avenue, BY
may13 ~ 'nNA'b''
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: rEpuAN PRINTING.

He Proprietor and Publisher OF the German Ma,
ona Gazette is prepared to PRINT WIN neaaness hno
@d@e in pamphlet form or otherwise. Documents &c.
Carefully translated into German
- ''o ~ : p A. SAGE,
mavls-Im Publisher of the !" National Zeltung.
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y SOMETHING NEW! iaN
cIGN AND AWNING PRINTING.-Ihe new

DIGN AND NVVINfIN' = INH11 II =
FRANKLIN JOB PAINTING OFFICE IN + street, between
9th and 10Th is prepared to execute every descrlp-
ton of Printing, from poster down to visiting
card with elegance, despatch, and at the most rea-
sonable nr,ces. Having procured extensive as
sortment of the largest wood letter. some more than
one foot in size) this office is enabled 20 print on
canyass'for signs, awnings, exhibitions, NC, &c, al
one-onrh less than the cost of having them painted
Business men, strangers, and Others who may have
printing of any description to do VIII ma u 70 .e
advantage to call at the above Job Printing oihce'
may lS-lm
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RI lis0a D.aRBY,S GAZETTEER, OR,

UNIVERSAL 'GEOGKAPHICALT -UICTIUN-
ARY-Containing description of the Empires,
Seas, Harbors, Rivers, Lakes Mountains Capes, &c.
in the known world with the Government, Customs,
and Manners of the inhabitants the extent, bounda-
rics, and natural productions of each country and
the trade, manufactures, and curostes Of the cities
and towns Third edition, with ample additions and
improvements. BY VIM. Darby. Price 80 SO per
copy, containing about 1000 pages. Tho work con-
tans the name of every county included in the cen
s,s Of 84O with the elements Of their population re-
spectivey which will be found in the tables under
the head of the States. For sale at the bookstore of
R. FARNHAM, "
may 3D. ~ Cor 1lth street and Penn. av. q,
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FRESH GROCERIES.

IN FRESH GROCEhlEo.
i HE subscriber is now in receipt OF his SPRING
GOODS, per packet Alexandria, from New York
His assortment comprises nearly every article in
lis line, among which are the following, viz.
SuGARs-Loaf powdered crushed
Lump, brown, New Orleans, Muscovado, Porto
Rico, Havana, and clarified
Neutrality-suspicious. Porto Rico, N. Orleans,
New iberia, and Sugar-house syrup
CoFFEE-Mocha, Java, Angustura, Rio, Marical-
bo Cuba, and st. Domingo
TEAs-Old Hyson, Gunpowder, Imperial Young
Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Black. Particular at
tention paid to the better quality Of Teas.
SpIcEs-Nutmeg and Mace, Allspice and Cloves,
Pepper, Ginger SIC.
FRulr-Raisins, Prunes Gin jars), Figs, Apples,
Tamarinds, SC.
FIsH-Shad, Salmon, Mackerel, Cod, and Herring
CANDLEs-Wax (white and colored), Sperm, Tai
low, and Adamantine
OIL--Sperm, Lard, and Salad
SoAp-Fancy, Windsor and Common
FLouR-25 bbls. superior New York, 80 bbls Vir-
ginia assorted brands M a
INSTRUMENTATION Tin the comb), Maple su-
gar, Macaroni, Vermcelli, Pickles, Sweetmeats,
Sardnes, Catsups, &C., sc. Pearl Barley, Irish
Moss, Hams, Pine Apple, Sapsago, and N. York
Cheese. Salt, Brooms, &C., SIC.
S. HOLMES, 7th street.
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GIRLHooD AND WoJMa.NHooD.

u GIRLHOOD AND WOJNANHOOD
DY the author Of Woman in America.-This work
is intended to show the effects of right training OF
the mind. The pictures are drawn from human
nature and exhibit varieties OF female character as
seen in childhood, and followed by full develop
ment in womanhood. Just published and for sale at
the bookstore of r. FARNHAM,
iel2- Corner OF ! tn ST. ana rem. aV.
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HENRY CLAY KNIVES,

y UST received, very superior lot of Pearl and
Buck Penkniyes, of the Henry Clay pattern.
Also, general assortment of fine Cutlery, such as
Razors, Penknives, Scissors, Erasers &C., together
with fancy and staple Stationery in the greatest va
riety and at the lowest prices. For sale by
'tIi fHf Haa VIM f. BAYLY, Stationer,
may1- Penn. av, btw. llth q i@'h s'rce"'
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Taaae ROSE WOOD WORK BOXES. alabus
LADIES' Rose Wood Work Boxes, Gentlemens
Travelling Cases, Port Folios with or without locks,
Ladies and Gentlemen's Pocket Books For sale by
l WIN. F. BAYLY, Penn. ave.,
mayl6 doors west OF 18th st.