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DOCK OF THE ARMY, by John Frost; VOL,
ID New York, l845.
Military Maxims Of Napoleon, translated by Aker-
fy; vol, l645.
Manuel du Matelot Canonnier; VOL, Paris, 1645.
Bulletins Officials de la Grande Armee, dictes par
pEmpercur Napoleon; vols, Paris:
Revolutionary Orders of General Washington;
vol, 1874. 1000 80 i4eta
Military Annual; vol, London, 1874
The War in France and Belgium in 1873. contain
ing minute details of the battles of QuatTc-
Bras, Ligney, Wavre, and Waterloo; by
Capt. w. Siborne; 2 vols, London, le44.
Lieut. Ward (U. 8. Navy on Ordnance, Gunnery'
and Steam; VOL, 1645.
Lieut.. Harris Annual Army List; vol, Lonaon'
l845. r.vrop
May Is r. 90.
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JOHN s. SKINNER,
HENRY O,REIII,Y
OFFICE OF Con-. OF PUBLic BUILDINGS,

PROPOSALS, SEALED AND ENDORSED
i Proposals for painting the Presidents Man
sion," will be received this office until O'Clock,
p. M. on Wednesday, the 2lst day Of May next,
for painting with two coats of paint the outside
stone, wood and iron work of the Presidents man
sion, which has been heretofore painted, including
the WINGS terraces, porticos, roof, and baustrade
also for painting with two coats of paint all the in
side stone, wood, and iron work Of said mansion,
which has been heretofore painted, with the excep-
ton Of the east room, which will require but one
coat of paint; also for painting with one coat of
paint all the walls which have been heretofore paint
ed; and also for vanishing all the mahogany doors,
window sash, hand-rails and bausters All cracks
and breaks to be stopped with putty by the contractor
The proposals to state the gross amount for which
each work will be executed. The materials to be
Of the best quality, and thework to be executed in
the best manner, subject TO the inspection of such
person or persons the commissioner may appoint
for that purpose. The contractor will have to
into bond, with approved security, for the faithful
completion of the work by the first of October next
March 49,
To be published twice week in the National In
tegencer.
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IMPROVED REFRIGERAToR.--Th sub
scriber would call tho attention of citizens to AN
improved Refrigerator manufactured by him, which
for utility and economy surpasses all others. A
small quantity Of ice will keep reservoir of water
(attached) perfectly COOL the ice not mixing with
the water il - kept pure; tho samo ice keeps every
thing cool in the refrigerator, and needs but to DC
seen to be appreciated Coolers for water can be
tachcd to old rcfrigerators, at short notice, by
JOSEPH HI. NEVETT,
Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Fuler& Co.'s Hotel.
May l2-eo6t N ss,a
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NEW MUSIC-WM. FISCHER, Pennsylva-
In MIA avenue, two doors east of 18th street, has
this day received the following new music, which
will be sold at a reduced prices
Air from the Opera La Double Echelle---varia-
tons. Composed by III. Rosellen
II Desidera Penste Romantique Par II. Cramer.
LIE Diademe--brilliant variations. Par Hunter.
Fantasia for the Piano, the most favorite airs in
Rossini's opera of Othelo.
Pennsylvania Waltz. By VIM. Jucho
Pennsylvania March. BY VIM. Jucho.
OH native scenes-song. By Phillips.
Soft murmurs the gale. Music by John A. Sull.
remember, remember the aged elms so gray
song. Music by VIM. Jucho.
The Lyrc--a collection Of airs, marches, &C., for
the guitar. By Weilland.
Fra Divolo Gallop. BY Viereck.
May
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C,oLoRED CANTON MATTINGs.--w have
~ ust received % pieces colored Canton msttings
of superior quality, "A q. wide, just arrived from
Canton. ID. CLAGETT a. co.
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All the above arms must DE maue vi materials OF
the best quality; and all arms aud materials to be
subject TO such proof test and inspection as Is now
applied to similar arms and materials in the army Of
the United States
The materials and the forms and dimensions OF
al the parts must conform TO those OF the estab-
lished patterns. The workmanship amt hnish must
be equal TO those Of the model arms; and the sc7e-
raj parts must be Drowned blued, case-hardened,
or polished, as in the standard models. The forms
and dimensions Of the parts to be verified by veri-
flying gauges already established
Patterns Of the aforegoiug pistols, and copper
powder TASKS, may be seen on application to the
commandant of either of the navy yards, to this
bureau.
All to be delivered on or before the 4th day OF
june 1886 one-third at the navy-yard near Boston,
and two-thrds at the navy-yard near New York; to
be delivered free of charges, except as to packing
boxes--for these fair allowance will be made.
Proposals for all or either of the above named
articles will be received, TO be sealed and endorsed,
Proposal for furnishing pistols, swords" &C., as
the case may be.
Bonds, with two approved suretics in one-half the
amount Of contract will be required, to be entered
into within fifteen days after the time limited for re-
ceiving bids; and ten per cent of the amount of all
bills will be retained collateral security, for the
faithful performance of the contract which will be
paid only on the satisfactory completion of II; and
ninety per cent of all deliveries made will be paid
on all bills properly authenticated, according to the
provisions of this CONTRACT within thirty days after
their presentation to the navy agent.
To be published twice week in the Globe, Nat
ional Inteigencer, and Constitution, Washington;
Daily Keystone, and Ponnsylvanan, Philadelphia;
Evening Post, Morning News, and Journal of Com
merce, NewY York; Morning Post, and DAILY Times,
Boston.
April 23-2aw
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COX SALE OR RENT.-A neat framed cot
tage house containing six rooms, kitchen. cow
house, DC, with two squares Of ground attached
one OF which is enclosed with new fence and is in
4 good state of cultivaton-situaed near the bound
NY OF thls city. This property is in pleasant and
healthy locality; and having upon il two large and
never failing springs, elevated that water may be
conducted to any part Of it, is admirably adapted to
an early garden, or dairy. 1t will be rented on
moderate terms to good tenant; sold cheap for
ashi OF exchanged in part payment for new me
nun sized comfortable brick dwelling suitably stu
ated IN the LIST, I'd, or Sd ward of the city.
For further particulars, apply to
JOHN +. CALLAN,
I Mar 2s-dd ''e''''
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To Lawyers, Merchants, Mechanics, Farm
ers, and Public Officers, &c.
AMERICAN GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY,
NMt WASHINGTON.

.nN retiring from his official station as Assistant
~ Postmaster General, JOHN S, SKINNER
devotes himself to the transaction GENERAL AGEN-
or BUSINESS particularly in connection with the va
rious departments OF the national recommendations
ness In which he is henceforth associated with
HENRY O'RElLLY, of the State of New York.
Persons in any part of the United States, who
have business to transact with either department of
the general government at Washington, or with any
of the State governments or who require researches
to be made in the public records any where IN the
Union, can have their requests promptly attended
to, by addressing the Undersigned.
Extensive acquaintance throughout the Union,
consequent on the longcontinued connection of both
the undersigned with the newspaper press, with the
post Office and other public organizations, will great
y facilitate the prosecution of inquiries and transac
ton of business through their agency
Lawyers, public officers, contractors, and others
having business arising under contracts, or under
the pension, post office, or patent laws--merchants
desiring remission of Duties &c--mechanIcs or In
ventors requiring patens--and farmers having bu
siness with the General Land Office, may find this
agency conducive to their interest in the way Of
promptness and economy. Claims under treaties
with the Indian nations or foreign governments
also attended TO.
Special attention will be paid to those who wish to
buy or sell lands in Virginia and other southern
States; and inquirers, from the North South, are
respectfully referred TO our circular concerning Gag
ricultural improvement in the southern States, !"
lately published in the Globe, lntelligencer, and
other journals.
Letters must be post:free to insure attention, and
may be addressed to the subscribers, either at Al
bany, New York, or Westinghouse at
the latter place.
JOHN s. SKINNER, +
HENRY O'RElLLY.
Is-SensbIe of the manifold courtesies with
which he has been honored by editors of all parties,
from the time when he established the first agricu-
tura journal in America more than quarter-cen-
turv ago, JOHN S. SKINNER adds this note for
the purpose of saying that it will afford him great
pleasure to maintain the intercourse thus long con-
nued, and reciprocatc the services Of editorial
friends who may now favor him with few inser-
tons ofths notice.
April |
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Jan. 28--1y

n ENERAL AGENCY, WASHINGTON It.
VI l.. SMITH, late Register Of the Treasury,
and A. THO. SMITH, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law, and late Chief Clerk of the Navy Depart
ment has associated for the transaction of general
agency business at the seat of government of the
United States, under the firm of L. l.. & A. Tho.
SMITH, and will attend to the prosecution and coli
lection of claims in the several executive depart
ments and before Congress; TO the receipt of UNI
claimed dividends on the old funded debt and the
new loans; to the rcfundmcnt Of moneys paid for
duties under protest; to the settlement of public
counts; to claims under Indian and other treaties;
to business connected with the French, Mexican,
Neapolitan and Spanish indemnities; to pre-emption
and other land claims to the procuring of patents
for public lands and for scientific and useful inven-
tons; to the obtaining Of pensions; to the purchase
and sale Of real estate, stocks &C.. and to whatever
business may require the aid of agent or attor-
ney.
The long experience of the members of this firm
in their late official connection with the government
has made them familiar with the forms and modes
of procedure required to be observed in the
ton of all kinds Of public business In addition to
the advantages which they thus enabled to OFFER
they pledge prompt and faithful attention to all
matters which may be intrusted to their care.
The charges viii be regulated by the nature of the
business. Letters must be post paid
This firm has been appointed the agents Of the
National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society of
London, whose capital is S2,5O0,0OO, to effect life
insurance. f
Office on F street, near the Treasury Department,
and opposite the clearinghouse of Messrs, Corco-
ran & Riggs. April 29--dlw3'aw2w
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TX A00 LAND OFFICE PARCHs
for sale lot Of 15 900 psrchmcns of the land Office
size. Also. an assortment Of other sizes for deeds,
official commissions, and psinten' uses; oil of
which he will sell at the lowest prices. M
Also, lot of cheap cap and letter paper, ruled
and plain, IL IS and II SO per ream; blank books,
and other stationery, at the most reduced prices
WIN. F. BAYLY,
Penn. av, between 18th and 18th streets.
MAY l4-eod4t
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CIGN OF THE LARGE BLACK BOOT is
- removed next door 70 MT. James Wnliamss
Cabinet Warcrooms. two doors from Al street, on
pennsylvania avenue We offer large assortment
of boots and shoes suitable for the season, M prices to
suit the times.
..t s,,s. w. MANN,
Sign Of the LARGE BLACK BOOT,
Pennsylvania avenue, two doors from Al street.
April /
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baltimore TYPE FOUNDRY. : News,

BALTIMORE TYPE FOUNDRY. = News,
ID Book, and Job Printers, can be furnished at this
well established Foundry with every description Of
Type suited to their use, from Pearl to forty lines
Plea together with plain, fancy and job letter,
binaton borders initial letters for books and a very
great variety of cuts suited to every purpose.
Brass Rule, plain and waved, of all sizes.
Printing Ink Of every quality, for news, book and
fancy work.
Printing Presses Of the most approved construc-
ton, always on hand, and Power Presses Of every
description furnished at manufacturers prices, at
short notice.
Cases, Chases, Sticks, Furniture Of all kinds, as
well every other article required in printing Of
fce.
Stereotyping carefully attended to and executed in
the best manner.
Old type taken at cents per pound in exchange
for new.
as Orders from printers for any thing they want
will be furnished with fidelity and despatch by
May 6-2aw F. LUCAS, Jr., Proprietor.
CHEAP CASH SHOE STORES-J. E. Fow-
~ Ter e. Co., 18th and f streets, and w. Mann,
Sign Of the Large Black Boot, Pennsylvania avenue
two doors from 4. street.
We beg to call the attention of our friends and the
public generally to one Of the handsomest and best
assortments to be found in the District.
Among which may be found
Ladies' white satin slippers
do colored morocco and kid slippers
do Estes do do do
do fine French morocco slippers
do do kid Paris ties
do do kid and morocco village ties
do do CATERS and half CATERS
Misses colorcd morocco village ties
do do do slippers
do French morocco and kid slippers
do CATERS and half CATERS
Chidren's boots, slippers ankle ties, and CATERS
Gentlemen's boots Of every quality, from ~ so
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CtHEAP SHOE STORES - You are hereby no
" tilted to be and appear at one of our shoe stores
on or before the first time you want a new par OF
Boots or Shoes, and then and there fit yourself from
a large assortment at prices to suit the times.
J. f. FOWLER a. Co.,
lIth and F streets, and
w. MANN,
Sign Of the LARGE BOOT,
Penn. av., near 4, street
Anru II
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NAVY Acrxr,s Orp,cr

NAVY AGEsr's OrFIcE,
WASHINGTON, May l2, l645.
DROPOSALs will be received at this Office until
Il o'clock, on Saturday, the 18th day of June
next for the delivery of the following articles at the
navy yard in tins city, viz: 81
Timber.
1900 cubic feet ash logs, Is to 20 feet long and
20 30 inches diameter, (for blocks and dead
eyes.)
1900 lbs. TIC inch round iron, flor small chains
1000 do do do
1900 do do do
so tons best gray pig iron, or No. l, (for cast
ings for tanks, cambooses, and chains.)
5000 lbs. English or Java block lin, for making
brass and composition.
Copper.
20 sheets braziers copper ~ by ~ inches, and
SO o., for camboOses, &c.
Miscellaneous.
2 boxes double sheet tin, large size, for cam
SO lbs speltcr solder, for brazing.
rcam fine sand paper, various purposes.
Paints.
300 lbs. Spanish whiting (dry)
400 (" do brown
100 " lithargc
10 :" vcrdlgrl5
10 1" lumber
100 " French yellow ochrc "
100 black lead
10 &c stone ochrc
SO gallons raw linseed oil
10 g spirits turpentine.
The above articles are to be delivered at the navy
yard in this city, before the lst day of August
next, free expense TO the United States; to be Of
the very best quality and in all respects satisfactory
to the commandant Of the yard. Offers must be
made for each class of articles separately, and
dorsed on the back, none Others will be consid-
cred.
10 per cent. viii be retained on every payment
till the completion Of the contract
VIM. B. SCOTT,
Navy Agent.
To be published once week until l4th june in
the Union, Inteligencer, Constitution and United
States Journal, Washington; and Republican and
Sun, Baltimore
May l3-lawtl4J
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FRESH DRY GOODS. Again, again, and yet
Il again, within few days, has James b. Clarke
made large additions Of the choicest styles for adies
gentemcn's, and children's wear. Many having
been bought at the auctions north, and all being
bought well, will be disposed Of at extremely low
prices for cash or TO punctua customers. All who
are in want Of good a. well as cheap goods arc
earnestly invited TO call and examine my well as
sorted and general stock or scasonable dry goods.
Fancy colored and plain black bcrcges at 25 cts.
Handsome styles, lawns, ginghams and calicoes
Jaconet, Swiss, striped, and cambria muslins
Brocade and damssk curtain muslins
Fine and heavy damask table diapers
Birdseye, huckaback, and Rus towellings
Super shifting and collars
Linens, from 37i cents up
Single .Milled.
Tweeds, checked linens, DC, for sacks
French cassimercS, doeskins, &C., for pants
For 6ous' and servants Wear.
Linen and cotton drillings, plain and striped gam
broons, cottonades, jeans, Krenilin, Mexican mix
lures, &C., &c. 6lsa @ $50
Kesfings.
Elegant light silk, buff, cashmerct, superior white
and coorcd Marseiles and English satin vestpgs
MdUks and Sc01s.
Rich ga embroidered cashmere, and black, and
light colorcd berege shawls and scarfs
About 1000 dozen hosiery and gloves, embracing
100 varieties of kinds, quality, color and size.
Green berege for wells
Fans of several kinds
Parasos, parasolettes, and shades
Beautiful and new styles of bonnet and cap rib
ands.
Straw B0nnefs.
Plain and lace neapolitans, gimps, Florences,
birdseye brilliant, modenas, pedal, and willow bon
nets and hoods. Childrcn's leghorn and palm leaf
hats. All of which will be sold, as bought, on the
very best terms.
JAMES B. CLARKE,
Op. Cen. Market, and No. 2 from 9Th ct.
May l4-3teod
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M oRRISoN'S INFANT CARMINATIVE
lSl is the best medicine in for children subject
TO choc, hatuence, &C., and may be had at ~.
cents per vial the drug store corner of and 9Th
streets. E
April 10 J. +. CALLAN.
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EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA!!!-FME CT
II CARS just received Of the following justly celc-
bratcd brands, viz:
5000 Planters, very superior, warranted genuine.
5000 La Alabama, very fine do. do.
IS 900 Ell Parsiso, very fne, do. do.
10000 La Constantia, very fine, do do.
10000 Justa Lunz, very fine, do. do.
All of the above have just been received, and are
positively genuine. as, !,
Also in store 800 900 Cleans, various brands, all
Of which will be disposed Of low a. can be pur-
chased in any city Of the Union. Ky u a1
w. HI. WINTER,
No. 6, east of Coleman's Hotel, sign Of Jim Crow
MAY 12--3teod
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CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL
pIJTA


PEIA
6tARPETINGS, floor furniture, silk and carriage
~ oil cloths, mattings, and window shades.
House-keepers ''attention!"
100 pieces Brussels and Wilton carpengs
500 do super three ply imperial and ingram
do
1000 do medium and fine ingram do
500 do venjtian and damask, assorted widths
500 do hemp, cotton and rag carpets
500 do Nankin, Canton and Spanish mating
100 do druggets and wooen floor cloths
100 do furniture oil cloths "a to ga wide
1000 yards floor oil cloths, from | to 8 yards
wide
900 transpa rent oiled window shades, Italian
moonlight and landscape views
1000 New England patent blinds
100 bales alicant mats, assorted sizes
300 do MANILA and jute mats
500 Wilton, Brussels and tufted hearth rugs
S cases embroidered Partisan muslin curtains
9 do worsted carpet binding
500 dozen brass star-rods
5 cases embroidered cloth and worsted piano
and table covers
This mammoth stock, laid in for cash, comprising
every variety Of pattern, will be sold wholesale and
retail, at the warehouses, l6 and 20 north Second
street. up stairs at five per cent advance for cash or
city acceptances, with interest added.
]. SIDNEY JONES.
Jan. 28--ly
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HoUsE-FuRNIsHING WARERooMs.

HOUSE-FURNISHING WAREROOMS.
DOTELER, DONN g. CO., Pennsylvania ave-
ID nue., opposite the Centre Market, have in store
the most extensive stock Of house-urnishing goods
that can be found in the District, and all laid in
such prices as to enable them to sell as low
be found (of the same qunlity) anywhere. Their
stock embraces general assortment Of
Cabinet ware and chairs
China glass, and crockery ware
Plated Britannia and German silver goods
Knives and forks in sets of 81 pieces, and de-
tached
Cornelin's celebrated solar oil and lard lamps
Walters and tea trays
Hall lanterns and lamps
Shovel and tongs, andirons and tenders
Cooking utensils Of every description in common
use
Tin and wooden ware
Baskets, table mats, and looking glasses
Beds, mattresses and bedsteads
Brushes, conbs spittoons, &c.
Persons furnishing can find every article used in
housekeeping at fair prices, and all delivered safe
without charge, or packed securely to leave the
city.
N. B. We have Just received from the importer a
good stock of superior French china dinner, DESERT
and tea SETS
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CHARLES s. FOWLER, importer, store on
~ seventh street, opposite the National Intel-
gencer Office, is now opening fresh supply of
goods, consisting in part, Of
White and gold-band China dinner sets
Casscroles, compotiers, fruit baskets, and most
other kinds of dishes required to make large
and complete dinner sets, which are sold as
they are wanted
Rich China tea sets, plain white do
Beautiful coffee and tea cups and saucers, by the
dozen or sngly, plain white do.
Vases, allumet holders, cologne stand, &c.
Flowing blue, white granite, and other Liverpool
dinner sets and detached pieces
Toilet sets and tea wares, &c.
Rich decanters, various colprs
Wine and champagne glasses, hook do. goblets
Cut and plain glass bowls and Dishes &c.
Solar lamps, for lard or oil, girandoles, hall Ian
terms and lamps chimneys and wicks
Elegant walters, plated baskets, casters
Britannia coffee and tea sets, looking glasses, &c
Fine ivory balance knives and forks, in sets of 81
pieces and by the dozen; also, an inferior arti-
Gle and sver-plated forks
In store, a large assortment of ware suitable for
common purposes, which will be sold at reasonable
prices, wholesale or retail.
May 7--2aw4w
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PISTOLS, SWORDS, AND COPPER POW
DER FLASKS FOR THE NAVY.
BuREAu OF oRDSAscr AND HypRoeRArH,

. BUREAU OF UKDNANCE And tIlpKuGKAFHY,
23d April IS45.
ID ROPOSALS will be received at this Bureau un-
i Ill 3 O'Clock, p. m, of Wednesday, the 4th
day of June next, for furnishing and delivering
the following pistols, swords, and copper POWDER
TASKS, for The naval service of the United States
viz: .a
1900 pistols
a.. and
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March 22--dtGf