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do postmasers' bonds, on foolscap, two on
... sheet, per ream ... &
do oaths for postmasters, assistants, and
mail-carriers, on foolscap, 4 on sheet,
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do postmasters commissions, on folio post,
~ two on a sheet, per ream ="
200 do Email failures especial reportsn and
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ed on both sides, and cross ruled, per
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40 do post bills, on foolscap, six on sheet,
with captions and signatures, per
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(These post bills will be required in quantities
them.
All book or pamphlet printing the department may
require, per 900 for composition, and per to-
ken for press work. H 49,.
Specimens Of each kind of blanks may be seen at
the messengers room in the department.
lfany printing not herein described be ordered, il
is to be done at price to be fixed by the depart
ment proporionably equal to that Of the kind which
Is mos, like it. ......e..E "a ....r. .-.y ..
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Partment to be receipted for and accounted for by
the printer, on demand
The work must be executed in the best manner,
with new and perfect type a.... 4
Inc department reserves the right TO prescribe the
leuer on which i,s printing shall be executed.
In order to secure uniformity, blank forms for
proposals WI, De furnished on application to the de
partment- zach proposal must be signed by the in
dividual or hrm making IL, and mus, specify the
price, and but one price, for each and every item in
the foregoing ADVERTISEMENT otherwise il viii not be
considered. t
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imony Of the ability Of the bidder to perform the
work. t 81
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JIG Thu establishment, 90 faso1Ably known for
lhs curative qaalities Of lis water, and the eisgnnce
and comforts OF It's accommodations, VIII be open
for the reception Of visitors on tho FIRST OF
JUNE. Il Is situated my miles from Aiexsndna,
IS miles from fredericksburg and ~ miles
east Of the Blue Ridge, in OF the most health
and delightful climates in Virginia. The direction
and management will be the as heretofore, and
the same attention paid TO the comfort and accom-
mediation of their guests. " ss')H taHa
Lovers Of music viii find the band unsurpassed.
The season, commencing the first Of June, will end
the first Of October, Board, 50 for one week; SO per
week for two weeks; $50 per month; $50 for the
season. For more than one day, OIL SO per day; SO
cents for single neal IS cents for lodging. Chil-
dren under twelve years Of age and servants halt
price. Horses SO cents per day. per week, 50 Sc
per month, S. '
! Tr-weekly stages will run from Washington un-
Ill lst Of Julyi after thai time, daily. -,-....-..
There will be daily line Of stages from Freder.
icksburg after LIST Of July, previous to which con,
veyances will be furnished on accommodating
terms. .. . Ga. ..Is ......- ... ....
A m
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Notice Of reoffering of certain lands III
the Wyand0tt cessi0n. .r

The lands in the Wyandou cession withdrawn
from the public sale held at Upper Sandusky in
September last, and also the lands which were bid
off but not paid for at the sale, will be again
offered at the sale ordered by the above proclama
ton, to be held at that Office, commencing on Mon
day, the fifteenth day Of June next. Lists Of
these lands will be distributed by The Register and
Receiver Of said land Office.
JAMES SHIELDS,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
March I6, 1886.
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Proposals for printing.
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
Nav 20 la16-

Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
May 80, 1886.
TN compliance with the seventeenth
i section of the act of Congress, "legalizing and
making appropriations for such necessary objects
have been usually included in the general appro-
priation 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 purposes" approved August 26, 1642:
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this depart
ment until 3, p M of Monday, 18th June next,
for executing the following descriptions of printing
when ordered at any time between July l, 1916,
and June &c. 1847, Gn quantities stated, more or
less, viz r..
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- REINFORCEMENT J
OF the public land sales In the Grenads
district, in the state or Mississippi.

Il public sales Of lands ordered by proclamation Of
the President Of the United States dated the TWEEN
ty-ffth day Of February, 1916, to be held at the
land Office at Grenada, in the State of Mississippi
on the twenty-ffth day Of May, 1846, and on the
eighth day of June, 1896 declared to be postpo
ned until and to commence, the former on the first
Monday, being the 9TH of September next, and the
latter on the fourth Monday, being the 26th Of Sep
TENDER next. ss.ra. .s5t +, e..g..,..-.. . ..
Given under my hand, at the city Of Washington
this sixth day of May, A. ID. 1916.
r gf ". JAMES X. POLK.
BY the President egs.r,' a.. nj t...e...
JAS. SHIELDs, an.t ..#t su.a trt .saa. III
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Nav 6---lawta XIII.
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May 81.
OLD POINT HOTEL,


-vs OLD POINT HOTEL, ~ i ~,
NOV one of The mosI splendid and extensive O.
4 Y Adjustments in the country, will be opened
for vsitsrs on the LIST of June. ~ ~. tt.0Er
Since The last season, beautiful building h,s
been erected, froaung three hundred and ten fen
and very many alterations and improvements have
been made in other respects The grounds have
been much improved, fine walks made to the bath.
houses, and for those who prefer surfbathing, no
place can present q finer beach
No expense has been spared TO render this, for
comfort and pleasure IN every respect the FIRST place
in the country The beauty of the scenery, and the
salubrity of the climate, make this the most atiae-
tive place in the Union.
The walks in and around the fort, together with
the music of the splendid band. are alone well worth
visit here.
Situated on the Chesapeake bay, on the great line
of travel between the North and South, il offer an
agreeable resting place to all persons going north.
Il is within "a hours of New York, 10 or Philadel
phn, IL of Baltimore, Washington, Aiexandria, and
Annapolis, of Richmond and Petersbursh, and
within one hour Of Norfolk and Portsmouth,, there
by enabling persons engaged in active business to
place their families in of the most agreeable and
healthy spots in the whole country, where they
be visited at any time within few hours.
Throughout the summer from 10 10 Of the fines,
class steamboats, touch here daily, NOV be- in every
direction, offering every facility fcr reaching here Or
getting away, and from the chcapness of the fare
holding out great Inducements to travel.
The services of active and efficient agents have
been procured, and no exeriions will BE- spared to
render comfortable all who may favor US with their
company 80 INTERESTINGLY
JAMES 8. FRENCH.
Nav 2l-eodgt TIptellicenccr l-t
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DAN'L WARD,
May ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Agsnt
ID EMOvAL-walter, Harper a

ID EMOVAL.-walter, Harper a Co.,
IL have, with especial reference 10 the better ac-
commodation Of their customers, removed TO the
new and commodious store, Pennsylvania avenue,
between 9Th and 10th Streets where their arrange
ments to ample room and light afford unusual adj
yantages TO purchasers in the selection Of goods IN
their particular line
la addition to their former stock Of fashionable
goods, they will open this day several cases OF
cent importation, consisting in part Of very beau
tiful assortment of
Dress Silks,
Plaid, amber, striped, transverse, and figured
36inch black and buebla,k watered
Plaid, glaze, and China wash silks
Silk muslin, very beautiful and cheap,
French Bereges and Balzsrines.
New and rich designs ....
Embroidered, amber-strped, and igured
Graduate and pyramid robes, rich eolors
Plain, black, satin stripe, and plaid, new make.
Their assortment of lawns and gnghams will be
found complete.
Painted linen lawns and embroidered Swiss.
Their shawl and straw room, being well adapted
Of that branch, will always contain full assortment
TO all the varieties suited TO the season.
Oar friends and purchasers generally are respect
fully invited TO CALL and may rely that they will re
ceive all the advantages in prices to be derived from
the facilities we possess in furnishing them.
May 30-dlw
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c. APPLETON,

m -"-.- :. ~ V q ttUteIl CHI. AVENUE
Persons wishing 10 purchase the patent right for
the above mill, power, &c, tor any other PAXTON on
the United States OF Territories will be Immediately
attended TO on addressing l.. c. Gum through NJ
post Office until the 9,h instant; AFTER which address
letters (post psid) to Ross, Gum, & Green, stb
street, near tho 9th avenue, New York.
June I-5ts
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ana Intermediate ages ~ proportionafe rates; and
the premiums payable scm-annually or QUARTERLY
if preferred. T8lT
Buys and sells ennpities--granis endowmeni, JEa.
ch''dren-rnakts al contracts In ,chick he Of the IN
tersst Of money Is Involved @
The policies of insurance may be made payable
70 wife, child, or any other person designated by
me assured. BY an act Of the State Of Maryland,
ls4O, chapter 2l2 assurances made by married
women on the lives of their husbands are fully pro
tected from all claims Of creditors.
The proposals and rates, as well as blank forms
of application, may be obtained OF the ofHcc OF The
company, or its agents.
JOHN I. DONALDSON, President
RrcHAsp B DoRsEr, Secretary.
June 2--dIy h#
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Notice 10 pre-emption claimants.

= --0TVFtee 10 Ft-e"tPtfVF ttu'"3u7ttS'
Every person entitled to the right of presumption
to any lands within the limits of the townships
above enumerated is required to establish the same
the satisfaction of the register and receiver of the
proper land Office, and make payment therefor, es
soon practicable after seeing 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. ~ 10.
at JAMES SHIELDS,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Feb 25--latd .
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.nR. BITCHES once ON PennsvIyania
- avenue, Horth side, three doors above 18th
street. an
EOR RENT-Tbat large brick building over
- the stores Of Messrs Piftman and Phillips and
Mr.. Ferry, at the corner Of 7th ST. west and Market
space, occupied by Mrs. Turpin as boarding houc.
The house contains twenty rooms, good kitchen
ana cellar. Attached 10 it is large yard and wood.
mouse, TO contain sixty cords Of wood. IL in aplea
ant and central location for yearly or transient
boarders and CONVENIENT TO the market Posse ssinn
given the LET Of October next 49,
For further particulars, inquire Of the subscriber,
residing in the house.
June 2--Tu&Th2w AHlln ~ n.
E,REsH saratoga water for sale, BIZ
II y. y. CAf.LAN,
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A GRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
"A have now on hand the largest supply OF az
r'cuitural implements for sale in this District which
will be sold at Baltimore prices, and purchasers
invited TO examine them before sending off their
orders 1fh .r,Hs Saf, sst 3f S37EIH = lf."
30 grain cradles complete, received to-day.
Hsaa.a, J. f. CALLAN.
June z sMM sh# tA 4aHB I ~ hTIT-g.fH- r.
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EOR SALE.--Patent rights for Yitx-
IL gssald's burr stone mill, horse power snS
ihreshing machine, (now exhibiting IN the sair y bv
the county or State, ON favorable terms Tor Ksn.
lucky, Missouri, Iowa, and Wisconsin, by the un.
address letters (pos, paid) 20 Canoillon' csr'ii
county, Kentucky, or Lagrange, Lewis county, Mis-.
sour. H.r - ~
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NOR SALE--A thoroughbred riding. horse, Of
= hne size and figure, years old this spring, and
perfectly gentle, is offered for sale for cash. His
pedigree is LEFT at Messrs Walker q Kimmel's sta
BILE, where the horse may be seen.
May 2D--3,s
PALTI MORE LIFE INSURANCE
u COMPANY, Incorporated I'm 1870,
No. Is South street, charter perpetual
This company makes assurances on lives for one
or more years, or for life, at the following rates
per annum, per one hundred dollars.
.dse One year. Screen vsnrs life.
20 81 90 Sl12 $7O3
80 30 - 4 81 q 70
4b ....s.r 81 Ip8 3 10
90 30 4gt 100
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DATAPsCO FEMALE INSTITUTE at
u ElIicOtt's Mills, near baltimore, Mary

- DTUggIst5, NIcHHUHu, va.
May 25--2sw2w la wtIstsept ID. q. ...-.,.Ia
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SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 90 1916.

oombisation or any I'M urous reduction of fare NJ
aforesaid, the Board of Public Works shall be the
sole judge; and their order shall be obliratorv ON
either or both of the said companies Propided
The stockholders of the Petersburg Rail Road Com
pany, IN general meeting, gree to this section
T. BE nfuyther enacted, That in case the authori-
ties oi the State of North Carolina shall at any
time ny legal process otherwise, deprive the Pc
tersburg Rail Road Company of any of the privi-
ieges and advantages of its charter obtained from
that State by any act heretofore done, or omitted
to be done by the said Petersburg Rail Road Com
pany, or by any means whatsoever prevent the
aforesaid Petersburg Rail Road Company from con-
Quoting their operations much of their Rail
Road as lies within tho State of North Carolina or
on any part thereof by reason of any act he,eto-
Rall Road Company, then all the rights privileges
and immunitcs hereby granted to the aforesaid
Seaboard and Roanoke Rail Road Company shall
cease and be determined until the State OF North
Carolina shall rcinstate the Petersburg Rail Road
Company I'm all the privileges granted them in the
several acts passed for their benefit by the said
State, or until the Legislature OF Virginia shall
otherwise direct Prorided ho,cerer That this sec
ton shall not be in force until the Petersburg Rail
koad Company shall agree to the hird* section of.
TINS act, which confers the Board of Public
works the power so to regulate from time to time
tne !are Tor passengers on each Rail Road between
weldon and Baltimore and Weldon and PETERSBURG
as to prevent an injurious competition
.. This act shall be in force from the nassino
thereof. 's
Relating to the sale of the Portsmouth and Ro-
anoke Rail Road.
July9 Thtds j. b., Jr. I'd Aud.
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lGWGOlPJG AN HOTEL.
CITY OF WASHINGTON, NEAR THE TREAsJJ
RY RUIJ DINO

THE subscriber, having fully prepared and re-
Il plenlshed his well known Hotel renewedlv so.
licits the patronage of his friends aud the public
his tables will always be supplied with the best the
season affords; and whilst no effort will be SHARED
to give entire satisfaction, his terms will be found
so mode rate to command attention from resi-
dents and strangers. There are several elegantly
furnished suites of apartments and single rooms
permanent board will find it highly advanta seous
to call. For persons having business with the De-
partmcnts the location of the Hotel is most conve
hient. Foreigners VIII find their language spoken
at this house, and their comforts strictly consider
ed. Parties accommodated with refreshments of
all kinds at the shortest notice. Dinners sent TO Ii
parts of the city as usual. L. GALARRUN
WAsHNGToN CITY, July 2--2m
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lilsikAla try, viii be opened for visitors on the
| lIIlIanR LIST of June.
| sSe4-ssA Since the last season. n beautiful
Building has been erected, fronting three hundred
and ten feet, and very many alterations and inn.
provements have been made in other respects The
grounds have been much improved, fue walks
made TO the Bath Houses, and for those no prefer
Surf bathing, no place can present finer beach
NO expense has been spared to render this for com.
Tort and pleasure, in every respect, the first place
IN the country. The beauty of the scenery and the
saubrity OF the climate, together with the va rious
sources OF interest and amusement make this the
most attractive place in the Union.
The walks in and around the Fort together with
the music of the splendid Band, arc alone we'll
Bay, on the great line Of travel between the North
ana South, 1t offers agreeable visiting place to
those going North.
It's within "a hours OF New York. IS Of Ph:la-
dclphia, IL OF Baltimore, Washington, Alexandria
and Annapolis, of Rio hmond and Petersburg and
within hour of Norfolk and Portsmouth, thereby
enabling persons engaged in active business TO
place their families in of the healthy and
agreeable spots in the whole country where they
can be united at any time within a few hours
Throughout the Summer from T to 10 of the finest
class Steamboats, touch here daily, moving in every
direction, Offering every facility for reaching here
or getting away, and from the chca pness of the
fare, holding out great inducements to travel
The services of active d efficient gents have
been procured: and no exertions will be spared to
render comfortable, all who may favor us with
their company: JAMES; s. FRENCH
May 81
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THE STEAMER AUGUSTA.

- css--7 The Richmond and Petersburg r.
GSzIp8Asss,rR. Cars, will hereafter leave Richmond
-et+T-txa-.sx- every SATURDAY MORNING at g.
O'Clock, Tor Port Walthal; when the passengers
VIII take passage in the Augusta for Old Point or
any intermediate place Returning the Augusta
viii leaae Norfolk at S o'clock on Sunda morning
touching at Old Point and landing or taking in
passengers whenever required This arrange,Hent
VIII continue during the Old Point.
VIM. II. GARNETT & Co,
AugI con-.
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MISCELLAN EOUS.

ERESH SEEDS.--We have just received
Il another fresh and full supply of GOOD SEEDS,
White Norfolk do, White Flat, Globe and Long
White do Ca6bages- Savoy, Flat Dutch,
&c., and all other seasonabe Seeds. For sale at
the Drug Store, Sign of the Big Mortar.
Aug4 CHAS. III. HEINITSH Agent
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Bluffs
CONTAMINATED COMPOUND SYRUP OF
SARSA

kNoR the cure OF all diseases arising from an
a impure stale of the blood
The great popularity of Sarsaparilla, and its es-
to any encomulh of it's virtues or aClduce anv evi
dtncc in ITS favor 1T is true that it has been here
toiore subject to frequent changes of reputation,
owing 10 ignorance OF the proper mode of extract
ing its virtues, the inferior quality of the root
used. Hence also the nefficacy of many prepara-
lions OF it offered to the public. The proprietor of
TINS syrup can assert with confidence,
pared from the best materials with the oreatest
pharmaceutical care and accuracy, and in the best
mode to obtain the active principle in the most
concentrated state, answering the desderatum of
exhi6lung large quantity of Sarsapari la in a
small dose A supply of this Medicine for sale at
the MEDICAL, EMPOPIIrM
July9 Corner of Hipb and M;ddIc Ct
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I RON AND BRASS FOUNORY.-The
u subscriber, grateful for the liberal patronage be-
slowed upon him since he has been carrying on bu-
sIness, respectfully solicits its continuance.
lie takes this occasion to say that he is prepared
to execute any order, in Iron or Brass, upon the
most reasonable terms, and in a manner not to be
excelled in this city elsewhere, in durability or
finish.
Church, Steamboat, and other BELLS, furnished
upon the shortest notice, and warranted.
All orders, (for cash or city rcfercnces) will be
promptly attended to. NELSON CORY
July Ii Norfolk
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TTO THE LADIES AGAIN.-Wc call n

INO TIL IL LADIES AGAIN.-We call the
4 attention of the ladies again to this superior
article, NYMPH SOAP for Me compilation. Its con
slant use will change the most bilious complexion
ihto one OF radiant whitencss; while OIL the neck
hdnds and arms it bestows dclicacy and fairness
winch its continued use will happily protect, with
every appearance of youthful charm to the most
advanced period of life. The genuine only for sale
at the Drug Store, SigR'of the Big Mortar
July 80 CHAS. III. HEINITSH, A gent.
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nANiEL :. CHERRY. Manufacturer and
~ Dealer in Stoves, Iron, Copper and fin Ware,
&c, &c, corner of High and Crawford streets,
Portsmouth, Va. 30 Ian "a
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NOTICE.

x- From and after this date
NNSSSS9 and until further notice, the
CaS---IM Passage and Fare by the Bal
ssSS..tsEetimore Steam Boats between
'-SrzS-s-HS1 f1s.saesza.ss Norfolk and Baltimore
WILL BE 81.
Passengers for Washington by this route will
have tickets issued to them board the boat en- :
titling them to passage through Washington
Tor So 6O-Meals on board the Boats included
Passengers taking this route to Washn gton will
land in Baltimore in time for the o o'clock morning
train to that city, and arrive in time breakfast
o hours ahead OF the New Rail Road and Steamboat
line. JAS f. HUNTER
june 10 Agent b. ;. p. co.
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W fl. II; HODGES e. CO., Wholesale and
w Retail Dealers in Books Music and Mu
seal INSTRUMENTS, Lamps. and all kinds of Fancy
Goods-Crawford street, Portsmouth Va
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TERMS or THE Old DOMINION, (wEEKLy.)
One copy 50 per yearly Mail
by the Carrier, So So
Gs>To be paid in advance.
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TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

G- IiceicetineS or less make a sgnure: longer one,
charged in proportion, and are to be paid Grin
advance.
Adverusements ordered in only once twice a
week, will be charged so cents per souar. ior the
nrst Insertion, and Sls cents for each subsequent
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- WHEELER, Attorney and Counsellor at
~. Law, Portsmouth Va
G5- Office in Bourke's New Building, High street.
where he will be pleased TO sec all persons hayin%
business in tho line of his profession. Sep rs o