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oa.. for Superintendent. OF o. s. Naval Observatory.
BURrAU or oaDsAsoE AND HrpHoerAYuy,

BUREAU oE ORDINANCES AND HYDRosRAPuY, y
November 30, 1916
CEALED PROPOSALS viii be received at this bureau
- until O'Clock, m, of Wednesday, the S0th day OF
December next for building dwelling house upon Unver
sy Square, Washington, Tor the superintendent OF the
United States Naval Observatory.
Plans, drawings and specifications Of the building TO be
Of which viii furnish any further information desired.
The building is 10 be entirely finished and ready for
cuPauon by the first day OF July, lSH.
No proposal viii be considered unless accompanied by
written guaranty, signed by responsible per-
To the effect that he they undertake that the bidder
on bidders WILL IN his their bid be accepted, enter
Into contract within days thereafter, with good and
sufficient securities, 10 construct the house proposed
bond for one-haf tho amount of the contract will be
required. va r Er- a...sa.. .. IT.
Proposals be endorsed "Oer for building house for
Superintendent u, 3. Naval Observatory" - T..
To be published twice week In the National Intelligent
Ger, Washngonj Sun, Republican, and Argus, Baltimore.
Nov. 30-taw " .'. '
BUREAU OF ORDNANCE AND HYpRooRArnY,
December 10Th, 1886
The time for completing the house for Superintendent
u. 3. Naval Observatory, Is hereby extended from LIST
July 10 the LIST Seplenber lS47. .s .... IL.
The papers authorized publish the advertisement Of
the 3Oth ult viii copy this also, ....
BuREAu OF 0RDNAScE AND HYpRoGRApHY, a.r
.''.. December Ia, ls46.
Bidders for the house at the Observatory are informed
that there is TO be extra work their bids must include
excavation materials, and everything necessary for build
ing and finishing the house in mechanical and work
manke manner, and in style corresponding to that Of
the Observatory.
Papers authorized to publish advertisement of aOth
ulhmo will copy this.
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April 9-Iy
Agency for Claim. AZ Washington.

n NAAA~A<hS LIZ ShA<DhNe, Notary HuDc, conveyance.
~ and General Agent No. IL, Todds Buildings Pennsyl'
yana avenue Washington, d. c. offers his services COR he
prosecution OF claims before Congress OF the exec
tive departments, before any board Of that
are may be appointed for the adjustment Of spoations
collecting private claims and rents procuring pensions
whether revolution any other services bounty lands for
return duties those arising under contracts treaties
otherwise; buying and selling real estate, &c.
Particular attention paid TO the settlement of accounts Of
disbursing officers who may find IL inconvenent give
their personal attendance
Having been commissioned notary public, he is pre-
pared 10 furnish legazed copies of any document or other
paper that may be required
Charges will be moderate and regulated by the amount
claimed and the extent of service required.
Communications (poa paid) will receive immediate at
tention.
He has the honor refer TO the Navy Department and
The several bureaus CONNECTED with IT, conpoers and au
ditors offices OF the Treasury Department. and the senior
captains and pursers In the navy and also Dr. John Ho
mans, Boston; Barnard Henry, esq, Philadelphia Rev.
Septmus Tustin chaplain of the Senate Washingon Hon
Henry L. Ellsworth, Fayette Indiana; Thomas NJ Rloun
esq Pensacola, Florida; Hon. c. B. Penrose Lancaster
Pa; Judge T. Hartley Crawford, Washington; VIM. Az.
new, esq, New York; Collins Lee esq, Baltimore Nd;
H. b. Reardon, esq, Norfolk Va; Professor Goodrdge
New Haven, Conn; NJ hudson, esq New Orleans Hon.
L. II. Foster, Nashville, Tenn. .. W WIZ -
. May l6-ly . - 49,. '.. ...... ..r. ...#
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srEYENs a EninIONs.

lLate Fish 3 COD Hatters, BToions Hota.
WINTER STYLES.-We would announce 10 MEM
w bers Of Congress- strangers arriving in the city,
that shelves filed with beautiful stock OF bea-
and moesfin hats, manufactured with unusual de-
gree care and which, in point Of fabric and style we
challenge all competition We would direct especial
ton to the style andode OF shaping the bruins OF hats
lures OF the ....... . ~.
Those members of Congress having their sizes registered
with u.s. by sendingteir ORDERS will De furnished al their
quarters .. ..t.. .. -..
.s... WARDROBE ARTICLES.
In this department have usualn supply of ward.
robe, toilet, and fancy goods, of the best qualities
We solicit inspection of stock feeling condent in
being able 10 offer great inducements purchasers
M, III. STEVENS ~ EMMONS,
Dec l-eolOtif Hatters.
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GENERAL AGENCY.

THE undersigned hate doorkeeper of the House of Rep
resentatives of the United Sates and long clerk in
the departments at Washington, has resumed the business
general agent for claimants upon the several departments Of
the United States, well applicants for relief from the
Congress of the United States The undersigned no
other business but that of agent and therefore
his duties with promptness. Having been Of tn,
successful agents at the metropolis heretofore and being
generally known to claimants, and gentlemen standing
IN the various States he deems unnecessary put
alogue oil names to his card Information in relation
description of claims communicated applicants upon
their remtng retaining free of five dollars, and paying
postage. reasonable charge will be cases where
large claims are subsantiaed and collected. ..." J..
N. B. Titles real the city examined and real
estate rented, exchanged and sold. y. .'."
Office directly opposite the Treasury of the United States
Oct IS j. E. DOW,
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RICH AND Fashion AHr.u Ssnnna

RICH AND FASHIONABLE GOODS.
IUSI received, this morning, at WALTER HARPER a.
goods in New York '
Rich printed Cashmeres "".
Plain colored do
Royal Highland plads all wool ..r .. t.-
San-iaced royal plaids, bright colors b.
Printed Cashmere robes, Ia coors
R ri royal plaid Cashmere d'Ecosse
Rich Paris style do
Very rich Velonte pattern do
Rich sma-plad de lanes and Cashncros for childr,p
Magnificent detached bouquet do - - -.
g.H. IN SILKS. ...
Paris quality chameleon gros d Antique ....a.
Extra rich figured canelle
Rich chameleon Armure silks
Highland plaid do
Extra triple chain damask satin
26-inch rich satin Soutach poult de sole r..
Rich figured satin robes for evening dresses
Splendid silk robes, Volanse broche
Rivas 30 and 40nch black Italian ermisino for sntlj,
Pature, Lupin ~ Co.'s bombasns and plain Casrneres
Pink, blue, and white berages
Evening dress goods ...
Rich long Cashmere shawls
Rich square do and Broche shawls ..
Beautiful Terkerri shawls of entirely new design,
Real lndeux long and square shawls
Rich silk do =
Plain mode and black Cashmere shaws
Embroidered nencambric handkerchief, &c. ....
These goods Of the latest and approved styles
and designs, purchased at great reduction Of price La
dies may expect bargains by calling as above Mt
WALTER HARPER a. CO.
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
Dec. s-3eod IIntel.l
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TTNIvERsITY Of New York.--The lectures in this in.
~ stution will commence the last Monday of October
Valentine Mott M D., professor of the principles and
operations of surgery, with surgical and pathological
John Revere NJ d. professor of the theory and practice
Granville Sharp Paiso NJ D., professor of general and
Martyr Paine, NJ D. professor of the institutes of medi-
- cine and matera medica. lr.. -
Cunning s. Bedford, M d. professor of midwifery and
,db the W diseases 9 % women and children
VIM. H. Van Buren,, NJ D., prosector to professor Of
VIM Darling, M d., demonstrator of anatomy.
The fees for full course OF ectures amount Sl05 Tho
student can attend one or of the courses, he
he enters The fee for the diploma l. $50 The marcn
aton fee Is 80 The fee for admission to the dssectng
rooms and demonstrations IL SO. ag .......
The most ample opportunities for clinical instruction
r 70 hs m s G the ~ and the
matertd is abundant and cheap The dissecting rooms
WIZ! Th De S Spens Yr on u Isl Of ocS6er ~
College Buildings is visited daily; and the students have
an opportunity Of studying the various medical and surg
The Eye and Ear Infrmary, in which more than 400
patients are prescribed for annually Is open the students
The University Surgical Clnque is attended every Sat
nriny al the college buildings by Professor Mott and the
ed by professor More than 800 patients affected with
every variety OF maady are brought before the class u
The University Lying.in Charity under the charge Of
Professor Bedford ample in its arrangements During
have been attended by the students Of he unyes
In addition to these ncilties for clinical observation,
there are the various and charities Of the city,
possible aspect and character OF disease.
asss soss SSss & ss TO Sng %es k had in the
The number of students in attendance last was
o1 and the degree of Doctor Of Medicine conferred
B. Students on arriving in the city, BY calling at the
college building $50 Broadway and asking for the ianor
will be conducted to boarding houses.
Any further information respecting the institution be
BY orCer ..-
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U"issd state. and Foreign Agency at washington ca,

Unissd States and Foreign Agency washington CITY,
ID. &C.
HE undersigned have associated for the purpose Of trans,
acting business general agents, in the city OF Wash
ingion, D. g., under the firm and style of RICHARD s
cone & co. /,
They will attend the purchase and sale OF real estate
generally Ia all parts Of the United States;
To the formation OF companies here in Europe 6nr
the purchase disposal Of lands in all parts of the United
States;
To the prosecution Of claims government of the
United States for lands or money before the executive do
paItments or Congress;
To the obtaining remission of fines penalties and forfeit
ures, for alleged violation OF the revenue other as
To ths settlement of accounts with the Stale, Treasury
War, Navy, and Post Office Departments;
To the prosecution Of claims before any boards OF conn
mlssoners now existing or hereafter TO be provided
Long expere and extensive practical knowledge of
business, qualify the undersigned to perform any OF the
foregoing descriptions OF business which may be coded
70 their An extensive personal acquaintance with
present and former high officers Of government and
members OF either house OF Congress- renders particular
references unnecessary.
Letters OF inquiry merely will be answered freq OF charge;
but In all cases communications addressed the firm
De post paid
Charges will be reasonable. ....... .....
Oiiice Twelfth street, between Il and r streets.
RICHARD s. CONE,
ROGER g. WEIGHTMAN,
JAMES PRENTISS,
WILLIAM A. BRADLEY.
ADril I}-Iy
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NOTICE 60 owners OF real estate.-rhe SUBSCRIBE.
keep register In their general agency Office which
an persons having real estate for sale rent have the priv
iege, without charge, OF entering description of their
property free to the inspection OF such desire purchase
OF en and only In the event OF being employed agents
IN any negotiation In relation thereto will ssion be
charged Nonesidents, well citizens may find this
convenience also rs general intelligence reference
office. .... . .
We have for sale several houses and lots and large
tract OF land in Fauquer county, Virginia.
RICHARD BURGESS and
JOHN III. SMITH
Office h street, opposite the northeast corner of Full
leT's Hotel.
Nov
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rV,HE Sacred Mountains by j. II. Ii..dlev .u,hor

of Napoleon and his MarShals," volume octave
wings of Mount Arat, by Calco Bethlehem by Caeot
Mount Morah by Turner; Mount Sinai by Turner; Mount
HoI, by Harding Mount Pisgah by Turner; Mount Car
by Bamar Mount Tabor by Harding; Mount of Olives by
Harding, Just published, and this day received.
Dec III f. TAYLOR.
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n TuIrARY and Naval I.,tter. OF I'm. I.., WA, =

Nl cial letters OF the military and naval officers OF the Uni
ted States during the with Great Britain 1872 10
H. and 49, copied from, compared with, the originals
file In the War and Navy Departments; Including also
of Congress, reports of Committees Presidents MESA
yes, general orders proclamaons treaty OF peace, &c.
Nc, being full aud complete documentary history Of thai
period collected and arunged by John Brannan and com
pete in volume
few copies OF the above, the last remaining of the ed
ton, just received and for sale by
Dec. 8 r. TAYLOR.
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Removal the United states Agency and Notar,sI
Once. :.

TNHE subscriber has removed his office from street. to
the small office which has just been erected on Seventh
street. tico doors ADORE the Post Ooe, where he viii con.
unue to act agent for pensions, patents lands contracts
and claims of every description.
Being notary public and commissioner of deeds, &C.
for the States of Virginia, Illinois, and Alabama he will
attend in any part of the District of Columbia when his
services required. ~. Hs $500.
Within the past two years this office has been favored
with good share OF patronage many claims have been
advantageously settled, and large number in
progress. ... p. ..ss .a.r>.a. % 81
CLAIMANTS in all parts of the United States may consider
this permanent AGENCY, and may confidently ntrust
IT any business that requires agent attorney the
seat of government. . I'D '..
Persons making inquiries which require visits and exam.
nations at the departments will please enclose a small
retaining fee to remnerate for loss Of time and correspond
ence. 's a1Ea
All letters must be postage paid. s-.. .r....
EDMUND +. BROWN
Attorney and Agent for Claims.
Notary, Commissioner, &c
WASHINGTON CITY, July 8, 1916. -
July S-3tdN3tawcp6m
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NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.
- T. - ~

PACKETS FOR HAvnE--sseond Lins.
GAIL from New York the Ist, and from Have on the
- 10Th OF each month during tho year, and In the follow
ing rotation
NEW YORK.
Ship Utica Capt John A. PIERCE, LIST January, LIST May,
and ist sePten5er' g, Nh, NV p,.,.,.,, =, I'll.
ay, Isl June, mud LIST October. u ~
Ship Oneida Captain Jas Funk, lst March, LIST July, and
LIST November
Ship Baltimore, Captain John Johnson r LIST April LIST
August, and LIST December
ship Utica, Captain John A. PIERCE i6th February 10Th
June, and 18th October. f#.
Ship g. Nicholas, Captain N. w Eyeoigh, 10th March,
I6fh July, and 10th November, a....
Ship Oneida, Captain Jas, Funk 10Th April 10th August
and 18th December
Ship Baltimore, Captain John johnson, jr, 10th May,
18th September, and 10Th January. F'.e VII yfH !.
They aru all vessels OF the first Glass; and with ample and
commodous accommodations for passengers Goods sent
The agents viii be forwarded free nom all other charges
than the expenses that may be actually paid upon them
The price ofcabin passage Is $780, exclusive OF wines
and liquors. I. o.. ..t.
~ 100 IA BOYD 81 HINCKEN, Agents,
sTontine buildings, Wall street. New York.
2-ly
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To Member. OF Cenxrr.. and .tr.nxor..

HE subscriber would respectfully announce 10 them and
the public generally that he has lately received via
Charleston, per barque Louisa, large lot of prime and
genuine cigars which he invites their particular atten-
ton; and that he 10 the only authorized agent this Dis
rict for the sale OF the very celebrated sn-cured Lynch
burg premium Congress tobacco, much admired OF
which he has also just received full supply 10 which he
invites all those who fond of using the same call
see, and examine for themselves, the sign of the full
grown Indian five doors of Ia street. Pennsylvania
avenue: NATHANIEL Z. TYSON.
Dec. 5-eod
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G Il OR G E M. BIBB,

CoUNsELLoR-AT-LAw,
LAS established his Office in the city of Washington and
proers his services to the public in the prosecution
claims upon the Treasury of the United States in the agu
ment Of in the circuit of the district of Col
bia and In tile Supreme Court of the United States
His office is the south side of New York avenue be-
tween 9th and 10th streets E@..'
June l3--ly .....n. .... ..s..... ..#. ....
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UeUsrUs FISCHER.

A UGUsTUs FTsonEa, Attorney and Counselor n,
n Law, AUSTIN Travis county, Texas, will attend hith.
fully and promptly 70 any business connected with bis pro-
ession in this city, and the adjoining counties He viii
also attend amy business in the land Office such as pro
curing patents penectng titles, &c. Letters be paid
10 procure attention
REFERENCES
Hon J. p. Henderson, San Augustn.
Hon Ebenezer Allen, Austin.
Hon Memucan Hunt, Galveston.
j. ID; Groesbeck, Houston. ...# ..t..
Dolhonde IL Groesbeck, New Orleans.
Jan. III " .tl
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7'HE written signature the only safeguard .xaln.,

rTiE written signature the only safeguard against
commemorative public attention is invited and par
cuary referred to the advertisement setting forth the new
style OF labelling and the putting ofD Beckwith's anti
dyspePtc and dinner pills Also that of Dr. Dyos ap-
proved anti-blous pills. both of which, il may be seen
guard to be depended uponhe SIGNATURES of the
proprietors on the label of each box of pills =
All others which may be offered for by unprineiled
persons surely base countereits and will be reiecte
as such The pills that in the hands of who
purchased the genuine have all been exchanged for smell
as have the written signature of the proprietor. -
The sole agency for the sale of Beckwths anti
and Dyots antibous pills. is vested in the hands OF r
w. Dyou d. Sons, of the Columbian College, No 1872 North
Second street, Philadelphia who will execute any orders
for the same. ~. 1870 = - i
Druggists and all wholesale Dealers who wish to be fur
nshed with the genuine pills. will be supplied ON the most
hoerai terms, by applying as above MAY 2l--tf
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Ne .t" NJ M

Britain and Ireland oldestablished Emgrant Office, 81
' so : HERbMAN, KEENAN, 81 CO., Liverpool .
Passage to and from Great Britain and Ireland va Liver
packetships sailing every five days. = n.r -
The subscribers in calling the of old countrymen
for bringing out from the old country bes
that the business OF the house at Liverpool win be conduct
Those sending for their friends will at once see the great
importance of this arrangement it will preclude an n-
this line well known to be of the first largest class
commanded by men Of experience; and they sail every
those superior arrangements the subscribers look forward
for continuation Of that patronage which has been SO lib
any Il engaged do not embark the passage n
will be refunded as customary. For further particulars
Npp p',,~.i 49, = j. HERDMAN& co.. r8@s
HERpMAN ks q sGass s'. co New Ivs York
Mr.. THOMAS FITNAM saddle and harness maker, on
9th street, three doors north of Pennsylvania avenue is the
win attend to the transaction Of all business in their line
when required to do go 70 lafH IN =
payable At all the principal banking institutions throughout
the United Kingdom, on application above.
March lily
Tannaany Han, opposite the Park and CITY Hall N..-
TUE popreors of this extensive hotel the celebrity of
which has spread throughout the United States and
plan Of lodgings and table under distinct ORGANIZATIONS
was FIRST n'odeed into this country have recently added
fronting the Park, six stories high which has greatly in
creased the capacity OF their establishments for the enter
teinment Of the travelling public. The location of Tam
many Hall Is known to be only the most pleasant o
nience of business and near TO All the PRINCIPAL
places OF public The European style of enter
tsnment still maintained and the whole estsbshmen,
has recently been reed and put in perfect order the
whole being under the immediate superntendence OF Mr.
CHARLES BRowS, whose long experience in the business
enables the propricors all who may favor them
with their patronage ofeve attention which be pro
cured A. any other hotel in the city or country.
April 0-d9m
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PRINTS ONLY-NEw FALL STYLES
At the extensive establishment of

I ZEE IL BREWSTER, ~ Cedar street, New York. where
- are concentrated nearly all the styles of printed
cacoes which have been produced in this country or i'm
ported for the fall trade and offered for SALE for cash
approved credit at prices greatly reduced within the
few days
Purchasers are guaranteed the prices, and allowances
made for a given period. .
Catalogues Uenewed and corrected daiy) regulating the
prices placed in the hands of buyers and with
goods ordered
Sept 9dy
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HARTwELL's WASHINGTON HOUSE.

CHeHH Nlecf dbobe sfrenh door The Hall
- 60 philadelphia
FTlS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and refnrnished
l. and the proprietor has spared insure
to his visiters every comfort and convenience. The
dining saloon for gentlemen, well the private ord.
nary for ladies' are large and convenient The paors and
chambers are capacious and fitted up the modern
STYLE lhis house being in central position, the propre-
tor socs continuance of public favor pledgng himself
that no effort on his part shall be spared to them
every luxury the city affords.
r. bath house is attached to the hotel where warm
and cold baths can be bud at amy hour. -,--- ~
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Elegant aud Extensive Property for Sale.

IN TIE late residence of Mr. Armhed, Prince street
Ia In Alexandria. The house is brick built of the best
materials, handsomely finished and wearranged for COM
fort and convenience; contains fifteen rooms, Of them
large and airy, and has wide hall through the centre
Outhouses of brick, also covered with sting in
one range Of wood and washhouses ciste above ground
two bathing and dressing rooms. On the opposite
wing fine green-house and in the rear, brick wosory
double house for servants
The owergardens extend from Patrick to Henry street
The vegetable garden is large and productive.
IL is considered, by many the handsomes and most de-
sirabe residence In the District.
II wlh be sold low and on accommodating terms APP
Plcauon 10 WIN. ID. MUTT,
sept 2o-u At the Treasury DEPARTMENT
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New York Tailoring Establi.hment.
w. II. JENNINGS q Co., 23l, broadway, New York

Ieansfpdntd dueaut 9Th street, WaahiaRfoa
lave now ON hand and constantly receiving n larye
assortment OF cloaks overcoats ock dress and sak
coats merino velvet CASHMERE and fancy vests; French
English, and American cap pants; also, silk woolen and
cotton understands and drawers scar crayas handkeT.
chiefs gloves chamber robes and every article
for gentemans wardrobe.
W. +. j. Co. continue make order In their sual
style OF neatness and elegance any style of garment tina,
may be desired and the division of labor in their estab
lshmen confines each article cutters and hands excu
slvey employed in their several departments we are ena
bed to furnish suits Of clothes short notice. in ste OF
elegance rarely equaled, and very moderate prices
Nov 20--lmd MAT I'M f