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pOCKvlLLE ACADEMY.-The classical de
IL partment Of this institution has been for more
than twelve months under the care of Mr. Ors G..
WRIGHT, A. B., as Principal. He has proved him
self to be an able, successful and highly acceptable
teacher, and gentleman of dignifed department,
correct morals, and agreeable manners. A thorough
course of the Latin and Greek classics is taught to-
gether with the West Point course of mathematics,
including the different branches of the sciences,
helle-lettess, &c Students well prepared for
business or the higher classes of college.
Mr.. McCLENAHAN, esq, well known and fully
competent, gentleman Of high mathematical at
tainments, has charge of the English department
The price of tuition is from $40 to $25 per an
mum.
Boarding can be had in highly respectable families
at about one hundred dollars.
Rockville is remarkably healthy. The trustees
can honestly and confidently invite attention of
parents and guardians to their institution, as pre-
senting advantages rarely found for their sons and
wards in thorough instruction, safety of morals,
health, and cheapness of tuition and board.
JOHN MINES, President.
RIcHARD J. BOWIE, Secretary.
Jan 30
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NOTICE.
NOTICE.
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Postmasters, &c., &c.

10 mai contractors applicants for The appointment d
Postmasiers, &c., sc.
TINHE undersigned having been associated with
- the General Post Office Department for more
Than twenty years, and being perfectly familiar with
It's details OF business, now offers his services such
OF ms old friends the contractors may be disposed
70 patronize him, to transact any business which
they may have from time to time with the depart
ment and on such terms as will not foil to be ac-
ceptabe TO them. letter to him at any time, post
paid, will be promptly attended to.
10 applicants for the appointment of posfmasiers,
he will, upon the remission Of a fee Of s.,
postage paid that their petitions recommends
tons received and on file at the department or if
not, give them due notice thereof, and also give at
tenton to their interests until the decision of the
Postmaster General is made, and then notify them
of the result be it favorable or adverse It must be
certainly no small satisfaction, after the trouble of
procuring such testimonials to be assured that they
have been duly received and brought to the notice
Of the appointing power. To such as may favor
him in this particular branch of his agency he can
not fail to give entire satisfaction.
The undersigned will also attend to any claims or
other business which may be intrusted to his care
and supervision, before any of the departments of
the general government.
Address THOMAS b. ADDISON,
$3.50 ss a,se Washington City.
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CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PEILADEL
PHIA

GARPETINGS, floor furniture, silk and carriage
~ oil cloths, mattings, and window shades
House-keepers 'attention!''
100 pieces Brussels and Wilton carpetings
500 do super three ply imperial and ingram
do
1000 do medium and fine ingram do
300 do venjtian and damask, assorted widths
500 do hemp, cotton and rag carpets
so DO Nankin, Canton and Spanish mating
100 do duggets and woolIen floor cloths 3
100 do furniture oil cloths, "a to GA wide
1000 yards floor oil cloths, from to 8 yards
wide
600 transpa rent oiled window shades, Italian
moonlight and landscape views
1000 New England patent blinds
100 bales alicant mats, assorted sizes
200 do MANILA and jute mats
500 Wilton, Brussels and tufted hearth rugs
cases embroidered Partisan muslin curtains
2 do worsted carpet binding
500 dozen brass stair-rods
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, 10 and 90 north Second
street. up stairs at five per cent advance for cash or
city acceptances, with interest added.
J.SIDNEY JONES
Jan. 28-Iy
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NEW YORK CARPET WAREHOUSE.
REUBEN SMITH, Jr.

254 Broadway, opposite the City Hall, New York,
IMPORTER and dealer in carpetngs, floor oil
cloths, &c, would respectfully solicit the atten-
ton of dealers and others visiting the city, to his
tensive assortment of French Aubusson, Exminster,
Royal Velvet Wilton, Geneva Velvet Tapestry,
Brussels, Threeply Ingram and Venetian Carpet
ings Floor Ol-cloths, &C., tn which he is daily add
ing the newest and most elegant patterns, received
by the latest importations, comprising the largest
and richest assortment of carpetngs and floor oil
cloths in the United States. The strongest induce
ments are offered to purchasers as, from his great
facilities and long experience in the business, he is
enabled to furnish them with the latest and best
styles of goods at the most moderate prices.
March 3-2m
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NEW BOOKS this day received, for sale by F,
In TAYLOR
excepting House and Housekeeping" story Of
domestic life, by Mrs. Hail. vol.--50 cents.
"New Orleans as l found it," by Fl. Didimus;
voume--25 cents
Wandering Jew, parts and 10.
Thirwalps History Of Greece, complete in Q vol
umes, octave.
Number 43 Pictorial Shakespeare.
Number % Pictorial Bible.
Number Copland's Dictionary ofPractical Med
icine.
Voyages Round the World from the death OF
Captain Cook to the present time, volume, price
so cents, being volume l72 of Harper's Family
Library.
April
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OREGON SEED CORN.-I have to-day re
" ceived a few bushels Of this extraordinary
corn, introduced by General VIM. III. Harrisoni 3
1899, and which last year yielded 1914 bushels to
the acre, and shelled "a bushss to the barrel This
corn is well worth the agricultist's attention, as It's
yield is at least 90 per cent the common. For
full description OF il Patent Office report, 15t5,
page 434. Those in want should apply early, as the
supply is limited.
March l3 Corner Of E and 7th streets
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WE promise our customers to keep on hand a
wv supply Of our 80 boots. We are happy to find
they please so well and shall not spare pains to
please all who may favor us with call
J. f. FOWLER e. CO.,
18th and streets,
and w. MANN,
Sign Of the LARGE BOOT,
Pennsylvania avenue, 2 doors from Al street.
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TIME AMERICAN REVIEW, a wing journal
i of politics, literature, art, and science, pub
fifty cents per single number. The first numbers of
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ceived.
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enveoped, to any post Office in the United States II
application be made to
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March 81 Washington City.
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OFFICE OF Con-. OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
March 10. lS45,

DROPOsALS, SEALED AND ENDORSED
i Proposals for painting the Presidents Man
son," will be received at 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 ballusrade
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 exce-
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-rais, and balusters. 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 the work to be executed in
the best manner, subject to the inspection of such
person or persons as the commissioner may appoint
for that purpose. The contractor will have to enter
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
teigencer.
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGES, from Washing
ton to Tyler, complete in one large octave VOL,
embracing not merely the inaugural and annual mes
sagcs, usual in former compilations of this kind;
but embracing procamations, recommendations,
protests, vetoes, and all messages of moment, since
the foundation Of the government, with the advant-
&c Of having them PACED and indexed for immedi-
ate reference; price 90 IS. +. TAYLOR
JAN -fn atF
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NEW BOOKS.--veronica, novel, translated
IN from the German; Isabel, or the trials Of the
Heart tale for the young, volume, just received
for sale by F. TAYLOR, or for circulation from
the Waverley Circulating Library.
Also, Medicines and their Uses, and Mode OF
Administration, volume, by Doctors Michigan, Of
Dublin, and Reese, of New York.
Webster's Dictionary, octave, complete in one
volume.
Pictorial Bible, No. "a.
Pictorial Shakespeare, No. A.
Lady's Book for May, l545
April 20
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EOR SALE OR RENT.--A neat framed cot
i tage house containing six rooms, kitchen, COW
house, &C., with two squares of ground attached -
one of which is enclosed with fence, and is in
good state of cultivation situated near the bound
airy of this city. This property is in pleasant and
healthy locality; and having upon it two large and
never failing springs, elevated that water may b
conducted to any part of it, is admirably adapted u
an early garden, or a dairy. II will be rented on
moderate terms to a good tenant; sold cheap fol
cash; or exchanged in part payment for new me.
dunn sized comfortable brick dwelling suitably stu
ated in the LIST, I'd, or Sd ward of the city.
For further particulars, apply to
JOHN f. CALLAN,
Druggist, cor. 7th and E streets.
Mar C8-dtf 3
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VXILKINSON'S CEMENT--for restoring Chi
w ma, earthenware, glass, wood, and marble,
that are broken their former state Of usefulness,
without disfguring in the least and in such man
that fire. air, hot water will not affect them;
and the article repaired fit for in thirty minutes.
Also, Chinese diamond cement for the same pur-
pose. For sale by
]. F. CALLAN,
Jan 30 Corner Of and 7th streets.
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M EW STATIONERY--W. FISCHER has
IN just returned from New York, where he has
been replenishing his stock of stationery, blank
books, drawing materials perfumery fancy articles,
music, and musical instruments, embracing articles
of every description in his line. To a due appre
citation of his stock, and of the qualities of the ar
cles, an inspection will be necessary, and which he
respectfully invites at Stationers' Hall, where the
largest and most extensive assortment in the Dis
rct is kept constantly for sale, wholesale and RETAIL
at low and uniform prices
April Is
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l,2O0 pistols,
1900 swords, and

AL tic uuoVc drHHS must DC Indue OF mateIidl6 Oh
the best quality; and oil arms and materials to bs
subject to such proof test and inspection as is now
applied to similar 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
lshed patterns. The workmanship and finish must
be equal to those of the model arms; and the SIEVE.
raj parts must be Drowned, blued, case-hardened,
or polished, in the standard models. The forms
and dimensions Of the parts to be verified by veri-
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 nnvyyards, or to this
bureau.
All to be delivered on or before the 4th day o,
June, 1876: one-thrd at the navy-yard near Boston
and two-thirds at the navy-yard near New York; tc
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., az
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 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
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 Inteligencer, and Constitution, Washington;
Daily keystone, and Pennsylvania, Philadelphia;
Evening Post Morning News, and Journal of Com
merce, York; Morning Post, and Daily Times,
Boston,
April 23-2aw
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DARIS CONFECTIONERY.-C GAUTIER
y has just received by the express line from New
York
dozen Pate Fol de Gross
6 do troffle
do mushroom
5 do asparagus
10 do green peas, or petit poes
boxes assorted preserves
10 do English cheese
5 do gruaire
10 dozen Nachoutel cheese
A large assortment Of pickles
10 dozen boxes fresh Holsters
cases French bonbons
10000 cigars, prime quality
He is also ready to furnish parties at the shortest
notice, the best French style, with every article in
his line Of business made of the best materials and
at the most reasonable prices.
c. GAUTIER,
Corner of 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Jan 3O-tf
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SPLENDID HARP,

W FISCHER has just received one
w. Browns splendid rosewood improved
Patent Double Action Harps. Testimonials from
the best professors in favor Of these instruments can
DC DC seen at Stationers' Hall, where FIVE Superior
March
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CONGRESS BOOKS.

CONGRESS BOOKS.
TIME SUBSCRIBER has for sale sets of all the
Il books ordered, or subscribed for, by Congr
such as American Archives, State Papers, Execu.
tive Documents, Journals, laws of the United
States, Debates in Congress, Political Registers
Law Books, and many rare and valuable miscella.
neous works.
GEORGE TEMPLEMAN,
March 5 Opposite Fuler's Hotel.
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HoUsE-FURNTsHING WARERooMs.

DOTELER, DOM g. CO., Pennsylvania ave-
- nue., opposite the Centre Market, have in store
the most extensive stock of house-furnshing goods
that be found in the District, and all laid in al
such prices to enable them to sell as low as can
be found (of the same quality 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, combs, 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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JOHN s. SKINNER,
HENRY O,REIILY.

I5Sensible of the manifold courtesies with
which he has been honored by editors Of all parties
from the time when he established the first agrcul-
tural journal in America more than a quarter-cen-
fury 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
tnued, and reciprocate the services of editorial
friends who may now favor him with few inser-
tons ofthis notice.
April | Fl
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TWAvERLEY ACADEMY.--The undersigne

WTAVERLEY ACADEMY.--The undersigned
w respectfully informs the public that this nsti-
tuition will be continued the ensuing year for the ben
eft OF his own sons, and such others may be desi-
rous to avail themselves of it. The course Of instruc-
ton is extensive, embracing the ancient languages
and literature, the modern languages and full course
Of mathematics, history, and such other subjects as
comprise sound and practical education. In con-
sequence of several of the pupils having finished
their education, there are several vacancies at
present
Terms 3 40 per annum, payable quarterly in adj
vance. This charge includes everything but books,
stationery, and clothes.
ALEXANDER KEECH.
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AhpEN SEEDS AND RoOTS.--I have TO
garden seeds, to which invite he stten,;or Of -
dcners and others. They are all warranted fresh
and genuine. "e'
Also, Tuberose and Jaoobean lily roots.
For sale by
April 10 J.F. CALLAN
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MccULLocH's UNIVERSAL GAzET

McCULLOCH'S UNIVERSAL GAZET-
1x1 TIER completed Dictionary, geographical
satisca and historical, of the various countries,
places and principal natural objects in the world,
by j. b. McCuloch, esq; now completed, in two
large octave volumes of over LOO closely printed
pages each, American edition, in which the articles
relating to the United States have been grealy multi
pled and extended and adapted to the present con-
qion OF the country and to the wants Of its citizens
just completed
JAM 81 FRANCK TAYLOR.
W HIIE SATIN AND ENGLISH KID
w SLiPPERS.-Just received, a fresh supply
o. the latest style. Fine kid and morocco Paris
ues and slippers, for ST.
J. e. FOWLER & CO.,
Corner of llth and F streets; and
p. w. MANN,
between ID and Al streets, Penn. avenue,
Esh 90 Sign Of the large boot.
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TO Lawyers, Merchants, Mechanics, Farm
ers, and Public Officers, Sc.
AMERICAN GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY.


WASHINGTON.
ON retiring from his official station as Assstan
~ Postmaster General, JOHN 8. SKINNER
devotes himself to the transaction GENERAL AGEN
CT BUSINESS, particularly in connection with the va
rious departments of the national government-busi
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 oil
the general government at Washington, or with any
of the State governments, 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 the long-contnued connection of both
the undersigned with the newspaper press with the
post Office and other public organizations, will great
ly facilitate the prosecution ofinquires 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 aws--merchants
desiring remission of duties, &c.-mechancs or in
ventors requiring patents-and farmers having blu.
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 nquirers, from the North or South,
referred to circular concerning tag
ricultural improvement in the southern States
lately published in the Globe, Intellgencer, and
other journals.
Letters must be posi.tree, to insure attention; and
may be addressed to the subscribers, either at Al
bany, New York, or neutrality-suspicious. at
the latter place.
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EL0WER sEEDS-A superior lot Of choic,
l. Flower Seeds, to-day received for sale by
Mar IL j. F. CALLAN.
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PISTOLS, SWORDS, AND COPPER POW.
DER FLASKS FOR THE NAVY.

23d April, 1S45.
DROPOSALS will be received at this Bureau un.
i til 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: