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WAR DEPARTMENT, May ls45.

WAR DEPARTMENT, Way Io4o'
THE appropriations applicable to such objects
Il are so limited by law, that no books, aliases,
maps, newspapers, or periodicals, sent to the War
Department without subscription or order previous
ly given, can be paid for, or considered public prop
erty. All claims and accounts against the depart
men must be rendered at the close ofthe quarter in
which supplies of any kind were ordered and fur
nished, except for newspapers and periodicals. so
ordered, which will be rendered and settled yearly.
The accounting quarters Of the fiscal year tcrmi-
nate on the Both of September, 3lst of December,
3lst of March, and 30th Of June,
May 13-2awlm
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April 3-6m

CHARLES s. FOWLER, importer, store on
~ seventh street, opposite the National lntelli-
gencer Office, is now opening fresh supply of
goods, consisting, in part Of
White and gold-band China dinner sets
Casseroes, 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 singy, plain white do
Vases, alumet 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 colors
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, castors
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 ard silver-plated forks
In store, large assortment of ware suitable for
common purposes, which will be sold at reasonable
prices, wholesale or retail.
May i-2aw4w
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PISTOLS, SWORDS, AND COPPER POW
DER FLASKS FOR THE NAVY.
BvREAu OF oRpSAScE AND HYpRoonArnY,

BUREAU OF ORDNANCE AND HYDRoeRAPHY,
23d April, l645.
L til 3 o'clock, p MI, 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:
1900 pistols,
1000 swords, and
1000 copper powder TASKS.
All the above arms must be made of materials of
the best quality; and all arms and 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-
shed patterns. The workmanship and finish must
be equal to those Of the model arms and the seve-
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 ver-
flying gauges already established.
Patterns of the aforegoing pistols, and copper
powder TASKS, may be seen on application to the
commandment of either of the navy-yards, to this
bureau.
All to be delivered on or before the 4th day of
June, 1876: onethrd at the navy-yard near Boston,
and two-thirds at the navy-yardnear 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 sureties in one-half the
amount of contract, will be required to be entered
into within fifteen days after the time limited for re-
ceving bids and ten per cent, of the amount of all
bills will be retained as collateral security, for the
faithful performance of the contract which will be
paid only on the satisfactory completion of it; 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 Intellgencer, and Constitution, Washington;
Daily keystone, and Pennsylvania, Philadelphia;
Evening Post, Morning News, and Journal of Com
merce, NETWORKS Morning Post, and Daily Times,
Boston.
April 23-2aw
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EDITED BY THOMAS RITCHIE.
THOMAS RICHIE e. JOHN p, HESS,
PRoPRIEToRs AND PUBLISHERS.
TEAMS.

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q" /" for less than year, ~ per month.
Semi Weekly paper by the year in advance 90
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month =
Weekly paper by the year with an index 90
/" for six months ! 90
Subscriptions the Daily for less than two TO the Semi
weekly for less than four to the Weekly for less than
six months. will not be received
II paid within the first six months the Daily paper
win be Sia the semiWeekly So and the Weekly 81 80
year.
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paying for the time they have received them b WITHOUT
Those who subscribe for yeer and do not at the time OF
subscribing order discontinue at the end of IT, Will be CON
sdered subscribers until they order the paper to be stopped
and pay arrearages.
PRICES FOR ADvERrIsINo.
Twelve Inns or less, three Insertions 81 90
Every additional insertion 20
Longer advertisements charged in proportion
liberal discount made to those who advertise by the
year.
an payments be made advance Those who have not
opportunity of paying otherwise, may remit by mail at
risk, paid The postmasers certificate OF such
remittance shall he a sufficient receipt therefor The
Of any spece-payn bank will be received.
No attention cH he girs any order unless the money
posmastrs certificate that has been rsmiffed aecompo-
IL.
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Be taken out " the post Office.
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NAVY AeENT's OFFICE,

NAVY AGENT > oFFICE,
Washington, May Is, l845.
PROPOSALS will be received at this office until
Il o'clock on Monday, the 10th day Of June
next, for the delivery Of thirteen hundred cords Of
best quality seasoned pine wood, upon the wharf at
the navy-yard in this city, to be corded, inspected
and approved by such person as the commandant
may designate, free of expense to the government;
one half thereof to be delivered on before the last
day of August next, and the residue on or before
the first day Of January following.
The offers for the above wood must be sealed and
endorsed, and accompanied by a guaranty from
two responsible persons, stating their willingness to
join in the bond as suretes in case the offer is
cepted. No offer will be considered unless it cor
responds with the foregoing stipuations A reser-
walton of 10 per cent. will be made from each pay
ment until the contract is completed.
w. b. SCOTT,
Navy Agent
To be published in the Union, United States
Journal, Constitution, and lntegencer in this city,
twice week till 10th June.
May l5-tawtl6J
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NEW MUSIC.-WM. FISCHER, Pennsyva-
Y mia avenue, two doors east of 18th street, has
THIS day received the following new music, which
will be sold at reduced price:
AR from the Opera La Double Echelle--varia.
tons; Composed by III. Rosellen.
Desideria Pensee Romantique. Par FL Cramer
LIE Diadtme-brilliant variations. Par Hunter.
;, Fantasia for the Piano, or the most favorte airs in
Rossni's opera of Otheo.
Pennsylvania Waltz. BY VIM Jucho
aransylvania March. BY VIM. Jucho.
On nauve scenes--song. BY Phillips
9oIt murmurs the gale Music by John A. Still.
remember, remember the aged elms SO gray
song Music by VIM Jucho.
the guitar. By Weiland.
Fra Divolo Gallop. BY viereck
May 8
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PROPOSALS FOR FLAX AND COTTON CAM
VAS, HAMMOCK AND BAG STUFF, AND
TWINE.

BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION, EaUIrMEsr, AND REPAIR,
18th May, lS45
PROPOSALS, sealed and endorsed, will be re-
Il ceived at this Bureau until O'Clock, p. M, of
the 10Th June next for furnishing and delivering the
following quantities of fax and cotton canvas ham,
mock and bag stuff, and flax and cotton Irvine,
viz
Flar Canrass.
Weights TO be
borne.
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CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN sCHILL
~ Err and GOETHE from l794 to 1905, translated
by George III. Calvert, | volume, 1S45; Eothau, or
Traces Of Travevl, brought home from the East,
volume, IS45; Human Magnetism, its claims to q
dispassionate nqdiring being, an attempt to show
the utility of IFS application for the relief Of human
suffering, by w. Newman, M. r. S. L., volume,
Is45. The first and second volumes of Wiley and
Punam's Library Of Choice Reading; volume sec
ond, 1.-THE Amber Witch"
Just published, and this day received for sale
by \. TAYLOR.
March ~
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JAMES |. DICKINs,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
DRACTlSES in the Supreme Court of the
i United States, and the several courts ofthe Dis
trict Of Coumba prosecuies claims before Con
gress and the several Departments Of the General
Governments and in general, does all business re-
curing an agent or attorney. Office, No. A. wesl
wing Of the City Hail. Washington city, d. @.
Oct 26--dlv
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CHEAP 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 new pair Of
Boots or Shoes, and then and there t you eff from
a large assortment at prices to suit the times.
J. Z. FOWLER 81 Co,
1lth and F streets, and
w, MANN,
Sign Of the LARGE BOOT,
Penn. av., near II street.
April IL ~ -
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ExPLoRING EXPEDITION, volumes large
II octave, and an atlas Of maps, beautifully
printed, and giving many hundred engraved Illus
irations; the whole got up in style notapproached
by any other publication hitherto issued in this
country. Price for the set, SOS. A few copies this
day received by F. TAYLOR.
March Is
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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, COM
binaon borders, initial letters for books and 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, al
short notice.
Cases, Cbases, Sticks, Furniture Of all kinds, as
well as every other article required in printing Of
fee.
Stereotyping carefully attended to and executed in
the best manner.
Old type taken at cents per pound in exchange
for new.
a5- Orders from printers for any thing they want
will be furnished with fidelity and despatch by
May 6-2aw +. LUCAS, Jr., Proprietor.
WHITE SATIN AND ENGLISH KID
w SLIPPERS.-Just received, fresh supply
Of the latest style. Fine kid and morocco Paris
ties and slippers, for 81.
j. L. FOWLER & CO.,
Corner of llth and + streets; and
w. MANN,
Between Sd and Al streets, Penn. avenue,
Sign Of the large boot.
Feb. ~
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CHEAP CASH SHOE Stores. E. Fow-
~ Ter & Co., 1lth and F streets, and w. Mann,
Sign Of the Large Black Boot, Pennsylvania avenue,
two doors from a. 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 colored morocco village ties
do do do slippers
do French morocco and kid slippers
do CATERS and half CATERS
Children's boots, slippers, ankle ties, and CATERS
Gentlemen's boots of every quality, from ~ SO
up to 90 per pair
Gentlemen's bootecs at almost any price
Gentlemcn's CATERS
do slippers
Boys fine dress bootees and coarse wear
In word, we feel confident to say, that we offer
inducements seldom to be met with Times are
hard. Money scarce just now Drafts must be
met and paid, and we must sell, and WILL low.
Half soling, heeling, patching, anything in the
way of mending done to save our customers penny
and put one in our own pockets.
J. Z. FOWLER & Co.,
18th and + streets, and
w MANN, Sign of the
LARGE BLACK BOOT,
two doors from Al street.
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ERENCH BOOKS FOR YoUTH.-Just i'm
Il ported from Paris, by F. TAYLOR, and this
day opened, collection Of French juvenile books
OF instruction and amusement, for young people of
every age; embracing more than fifty varieties Of
kind and price, Of them beautifully illustrated
in ornamental binding.
May IA
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q ENERAL AGENCY, WASHINGTON

~ ENERAL AGENCY, WASHlNGToN.--T
NJ l.. SMITH, late Register of the Treasury,
and A. THO SMITH, Attorney and Counsellor al
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.. d A. Tho.
SMITH, and will attend to the prosecution and col
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 refundment of moneys paid for
duties under protest. to the settlement of public ac-
counts to claims under Indian and other treaties;
to business connected with the French, Mexican,
Neapolitan, and Spanish indemntes; to pre-emption
and other land claims; TO the procuring of patents
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 an agent attor-
ney. Il
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 be observed in the transac
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 ntrused to their care.
The charges will 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 S2,50O,0O0, to effect life
insurance.
Office on f street, near the Treasury Department,
and opposite the clearinghouse Of Messrs. Corco-
ran & Riggs. April 29-dlw3taw2w
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A CARD.-The subscriber, finding il impossible
IA to close his old business for want OF Tune and
attention, has appointed Mr. JcN scsrv,skR his
collector. All accounts and notes unpaid WIN De put
in his hands for immediate settlement 40 save any
further delay he is authorized TO close all accounts
put in his hands, either by money OF notes at short
All accounts due d. CLAeErr & Co, standing
over six months will also be placed in his hands for
settlement. All those who make settlement with
him will receive my thanks. ID. CLAGETT.
May IL.
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pApER AND FEATHER FANS.-w. FIS-
Il CHER has just opened choice selection ~
handsome paper and feather fans, at intermediate
prices, from cents to 50 each. Ladies would do
well TO examine the great variety Of useful articles
where o'S
April 25
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PATENT OFFlcE, May 81, ls45.

OrttSEy way 81, iOfc
CEPARATE PROPOSALS will be received at
- this Office until the 25th day of June next for
furnishing all the stationery, Ia list of which is be-
low,) and executing all the printing and book-bind-
ing that may be required by this Office for tbs year
commencing on the LIST day Of July, l845, and end
ing on the Both day of June, 1916. All the articles
TO be furnished, and work to be executed, must be
of the best qualify and in the best manner delivered
without delay, at such times and in such quantities
may be required, and to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner. EOS.
Bonds, with approved security, to be given by the
person or persons contracting. Specimens of the
printing and binding may be seen at the Office. Ii
Office is to be at liberty to take either less great
er quantity ofany article than is specified, according
to its wants, during the year.
STATIONERY.
reams folio post paper, ruled to pattern
20 do cap paper, ruled
~ do letter paper, wove and laid ruled
10 do envelop paper
is4 do blotting PAGER
5000 quilts (S0)
5000 steel pens, assorted
gross lead pencils (hard and soft)
20 doz. red tape
5 gross silk taste
a lbs. waters
25 do sealing-wax
? dozen ink, red and black, (Hoover's,) in
2 lbs. India rubber
do pounce
bushe black sand
doz. penknives, blades
l doZ. erasers
doz inkstands
doz sandboxes
doz ivory folders
doz wafer stamps
! doz pounce boxes
1000 sheets parchment, ruled to pattern, and cut
to size ~
500 sheets vellum, cut to size
PRINTING.
1000 circulars
1000 informations
1000 envelopes
1000 patent laws
500 heads Of patents-copperplate and vellum
furnished by the Office
BooK-BINDING.
Letter-books
Records of patents (manuscripts)
Records for assignments
Received letters
Books Qibrary) miscellaneous.
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner of Patents.
p. s. The United States Journal, Intelligencer,
and Constitution, please copy.
May 22--tJune25
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NAVY AGENTS OFFICE,

NAVY AGENTS OFFICE,
WARRINGTON, May IL, 1845.
DRoPosALs will be received at this Office until
o'clock, on Saturday, the 18th day of June
next for the delivery of the following articles at the
navy yard in this city, viz:
Timber.
1900 cubic feet ash logs, l6 to 20 feet long, and
20 to 80 inches diameter, (for blocks and dead
eyees.)
Iron.
5000 lbs. ZIG inch round iron, (for small chains
and rivets for blocks, &C.,
1900 SIG do do do do
SO tons best gray pig iron, or No. /, (for cast
ings for tanks cambooses, and chains.)
5000 lbs. English or Java block tin, for making
brass and composition.
Copper.
20 sheets braziers copper 70 by 30 inches, and
so or, for cambooses, DC.
Miscellaneous.
boxes double sheet tin, large size, for cam
bosses
SO Tbs spelter SOLDER for braZing.
ream fine sand paper, various purposes
Paints
300 lbs. Spanish whiting dry
400 =" do brown 8"
100 " litharge
rs verdigris
10 " lumber
100 /" French yellow ochre "
100 g black lead I"
10 (" stone ochre
so gallons raw linseed oil
10 :" spirits turpentne.
The above articles are to be delivered at the navy
yard in this city, before the LIST day Of August
next free Of expense to the United States; to be Of
the very best quality, and in all respects satisfactory
to the commandment of the yard. Offers must be
made for each class of articles separately, and
dorsed on the back, as none others will be consd-
ered
10 per cent. will be retained on every payment
till the completion of the contract.
VIM. b. SCOTT,
Navy Agent.
To be published once week until 14th June in
the Union, Integencer, Constitution, and United
States Journal, Washington; and Republican and
Sun, Baltimore.
May l3-lawtl4J
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SuPERloR GUITARS, &c.--Just opened at
- stauoners Hall thirty Spanish guitars, (some
nom the celebrated makers, Martin and Coupa, J
az intermediate prices from $3.50 to $50 each. Also
tne best quality Of strings for the same, at the low
est prices for cash. VIM. FISCHER.
May
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Strips STRIPS
cross. le'thwise
Cotton Canvas.

Cotton Hammock and Bag Stuff.
800 bolts hammock stuff, each bolt to weigh 100
pounds avordupois aa
240 bolts bag stuff, each bolt to weigh IS pounds
avoirdupois
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Commodore Charles Stewart, U. s. N.
Commodore John Downes, u. s. N
Stephen Cambreleng, esq, New. York.
A. o. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department
A. t. Smith, esq, Chief Clerk Navy Depart
ment.
Rev. Septimus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
; John G. Rives, esq, Washington, d. G.
John Boyle, esq,
James Hoban, esq.,, I"
Charles Q. Handy esq, Purser U. s Navy.
John De Bree, esq, I"
R. R. Waldron, esq,
April 9-tf
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WE promise our customers to keep on hand a
wv supply of our 80 boots. Weare happy to find
they please SO well, and shall not spare pains to
please all who may favor us with call.
j. E. FOWLER g. CO.,
llth and streets,
and w MANN,
Sign of the LARGE BOOT,
Pennsylvania avenue, doors from Al street
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DRoFESsoR JOHNsON's COAL DoCU-
Il MENT.--A few copies for sale by
Jsn.6 7fHft sI5''1 FfAYLoR,
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
IA ToN.-The undersigned offers his services as
an agent for claims upon either of the departments
or Congress.
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
of accounts of disbursing officers, who may find it
nconvenient to attend personally, especially those
of the navy. His experience and practical knowl
edge will afford many facilities.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
amount claimed and the extent of service required.
Communications (post paid) will receive immediate
attention. CHARLES DE SELDING,
Room No. IL Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue.
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CIGN OF THE LARGE BLACK BOOT is
- removed next door to Mr.. James Wiamss
Cabinet Warcrooms, two doors from Al street, on
Pennsylvania avenue. We offer large assortment
Of boots and shoes suitable for the season. at prices to
suit the times.
w. MANN,
Sign of the LARGE BLACK BOOT,
Pennsylvania avenue, two doors from Al street.
April l
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NAVY DEPARrMENT,
BuREAu OF Provisions ASb CLOTHING,

CEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed Proposals
~ for Navy Clothing and Clothing Materials"
will be received at this Office until O'Clock m on
Tuesday, the 27th day of May next, for furnishing
and delivering Con receiving thirty days notice. at
each or either of the navy yards at Charlesiown,
Massachusetts,, Brooklyn, New York, and Gosport,
Virginia, such quantities of any or all of the follow
ing named articles of Navy Clothing and Clothing
Materials, as may be ordered by the Chief Of this
Bureau, or by the commandments Of said navy yards
respectively, during the fiscal year commencing on
The LIST day Of July and ending the 3Oth day
of June, l646, viz:
biue cloth pea jackets. 1000
Blue flannel shirts (wool-dyed), 500
Materials for. .4,50O
Blue flannel under shirts. ................75
Materials for. ...................75 $50
Russia linen frocks. ...................3,200
Materials for. 5000
Russia linen trowsers. Observation-Disclosures. . 500
Materials for. ...................2,5O 500
Black silk handkerchief ..............5 5000
Wooden stockings. ...................l2,000
Do stocks. 10000
Pumps (pairs). ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10000
Mattresses 1.-TWO covers for each). ........7,0 900
Blankets. ..................... 5000
Hats ................... 5000
Blue dunoaree in the niece ner ward