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BY tho President Of tho United st..e..

pursuance Of law, /, JAMES X. POLK, President o
Il ue United States of America do hereby decar and
mentioned land Offices in the State OF FLORIDA at the
periods hereinafter designated, to wit
Al the land office at ST. AUGUSTINE, commencing on
MONDAY, the twelfth day of July next, for the dispose
OF the pubic lands within the limits OF the undennentioned
townships, to wits
South Of base line, and east of theprincipal meridian
township twenty-five, OF range twenty-eight
townships twentyo and twenty-five, OF range twenty
nine.
Townships eighteen and nineteen, and section six, in
township twenty OF range thirty.
townships eighteen, nineteen and twentyone, Of range
thuy-one.
Townships eighteen and nineteen, of range hirty-two
township eighteen, OF range thirty-three.
AZ the land office at EVANSVILLE, commencing on
MONDAY the nineteenth day of July next, for the disposal
OF the public lands within the limits OF the aforementioned
townships, and fractional townships TO witt
Soh 81 the base line and east Of the principal meridian
Township nine, OF range fourteen.
FRACTIONAL townships wenty-seven, tweny-eght, wen-
y,nine, and thirty, the main land, OF range fifteen
Township twenty and fractional township thirty
five, on the main land of range sixteen.
township twenty and fractional townships thirty
three and hirtyve the main land of range seventeen
township twenty fractional township thrty-two
on the main land, and townships thirty and thirty,
hve OF range eighteen
Townships thirty-two, thrty-t three, thryiour and thirty
iVe OF range nineteen.
Lands appropriated by law for the Of schools militia
ry, other purposes, will be excluded from the sales.
the lands disposed of,) and longer; and
private entries OF land in the townships offered, VIII be
admitted until after the expiration OF two weeks rom the
commencement ofsaid sales.
Given under my hand, the city Of Washington this
sixth day of April, Dolnin one Thousand eight
hundred and iorty-seven. JAMES X. POLK.
By the Presidents
RICHARD M. YouNG,
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DEDFORD Mineral springs.-Mr ANDERSON, pr

DEDFOID Mineral Springs.-Mr. ANDERSON, pro.
ID prietor respectfully the public that this esiab-
shnlent will be opened and prepared for the accommodn-
ton Of visiters by the 10th OF this month.
The attractions of this fashionable watering place
too well and widely known require enumeration in
card to the public.
The services of Mr.. MARTIN, whose activity energy
and amabe disposition, the of such estab
isment, have hitherto commended him the favorable
regard OF the patrons of the springs during the last
summers have been engaged Experienced and
and fine band have also been secured.
The road from Cumberland the terminus of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad and from Hodaysburg,
the Pennsylvania canal, and Chambersburg,
minus of Cumberland Valley Railroad, Bedford, have
been much improved, and are in good order.
May I7-2awtAug
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FLORENCE's NEW HOTEL,

IN EUROPEAN
THIS elegant Hotel is open for the reception OF
l. travellers The proprietor socits visi from those
whose business pleasure may call them the city oil
New York The Hotel is designed be conducted upon
the European sysie and with the adoption OF all modern
improvements
Visiters at all times procure apartments with with
out board Those who may wish to take their meals in
the Hotel can do in private apartments of great beauty
or in the public Restaurant saloon Of elaborate and costly
magniiicence, (probaby without equal on the continent
OF America,) and upon economical terms.
The proprietor ilaers himself that his house will be
found upon trial at least equal to any known establishment
in point of elegance, economy, and desirabty.
The kitchen is under the direction OF American, French
and Italian cooks. JOHN FLORENCE, Jr.,
April 30--d3nl Proprietor.
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"Firat Principles OF Chemistry :

Professor, Yale College, Of Science applied to the Arts
TN department of science, usually taught in col
eges and schools has there been felt such lamenabe
deficiency of textbooks in that of chemistry None of
the textbooks upon this subject in to meet
the of teachers and for years past there has been
general inquiry for textbook better adapted for colleges
and higher academies than any of those that have hereto
fore been before the public. TO supply this want Profess
Sllinan has been induced TO prepare elementary
work. which, have hesitation in saying is calcna-
ted in every respect fill this long existing deficiency The
wcknown reputation of the author is in itself sufficient
guaranty of the merits OF the work Every sheet has pass
ed through three able hands, and the book has been made
in all respects complete as possible.
The work is printed in i2no. form of 1872 pages, on
good paper handsomely bound, and contains upwards OF
two hundred excellent illustrations descriptive OF the sub
ject
81 have examined 'Slinan's First Principles of Chem
isiry and consider it decidedly the best elementary work
that science with which have met, containing large
amount of we-arranged matter i'll small space. The
style clear and concise it should be in textbook,
and cnsly comprehensble by the beginner It'll work
admirably adapted to the of schools and academies,
and of all who commencing the study Of chemistry.
.TlENKY s. PATTERSON, M. D.,
professor Of Maerio AIedca, Pennsylvania College,:
For sale by +. TAYLOR
Price dollar June IT,
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NEW sonp md Candle FaetoFy-The subscrIber has
IN recently fitted up the building formerly occupied
warehouse on Lenoxs wharf, where he is now manufac-
turing superior article brown and fancy soap Having
workman from Scotland, he determined not
to be outdonc either quality price Orders left at
the factory or the National Hotel, will be promptly at
tended to- Remember the place is at Lenoxs wharf near
he Long Bridge. JAlShD ooLitMAN'
N b. Now on hand few thousand pounds dry soap,
which VIII be seli lnsr j. "
Iuna3 --lndif
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.Small Books on Ga eat sabjects,'


Just reprinted from the English ediiions and for sale
u by +. TAYLOR.
Small Books on Great subiects-No l. Philosophical
Theories and Philosophical Experience; No. q On the
connection between Physiology and Intellectual Science
No. 3, On Man power himself, to prevent or control
Insanity No An Introduction Prac teal Organic Chem
stry; No g. brief view of Greek Philosophy up to the
age Of Perices No g. brief View OF Greek Philosophy
from the age OF Socrates the coming OF Christ No. Y,
Christian Doctrine and Practice in the Second Century
No. g. An Exposition ofVulgar and Common Errors adapt
ed the year of Grace MDCCCLV, by Thomas Browne
Redivivus, Wilhom khand, MD No 8, An introduction
to Vegetable Physiology, with reference to.the Works OF
Du Candoe, Lindsey, ne. No. 10, On the prime piles Of
Criminal Laws No. H. Christian Sects in the nineteenth
Century Each in neat IL paper cover, price 20
The series will be continued
These little volumes among the ablest and soundest
disqusons topics connected with morals and religion,
that it has been our good fortune They cPit
omes Of wisdom and piey .--Nep Orleans Bee. .
NOTICE TO the stockholders Of the Magnetic Tele-
IN graph Company In compliance with the fourth
ton OF act To incorporate said company passed by the
Legislature of Maryland their late session. you here
by notified to meet Congress Hall, in the city of Pha-
deph Tuesday the 9TH day of July next at 10 O'clock
for the purpose OF choosing president board of d
and oer officers in OF said act if shall
be deemed expedent to accept the provisions thereof
The said 9th duy OF July is the time OF the regular annual
meeting according to existing regulaons-June Sth 1917
SAMUEL +. B. MORSE,
b. b. FRENCH.
GEO. C. PENNIMAN.
June l2-law3w ii. J. ROGERS.
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Poto,nso Pavlllon-pinex Point. Md.

1OtOSHac TNVHhoh-F1ney Point, Md. J
rTNHE subscribers having taken this popular and healthy
place OF recreation and reftted Pavilion with new
firn,re BEDS mattresses, &c. respectfully announce that
will be open tor the reception of vsiters on the 18th Of
June Particular has been observed the selection Of
scrvans and one of the best in The country has
been engaged The table will present all the delicaces Of
the Potomac river and OF the surrounding
fish, crabs, Nc, in variety of cookery The bathing
at the Pavilion at all times excellent will be rendered very
houses which will be properly attended Pney Point Is
easy OF access being about 100 miles distant WASH
ington and Baltimore, with steamboats, regularly touching
and landing passengers at the wharf from those cities,
Norfolk, &c A steamboat will also convey passengers
thrice week to and from Aqua Creek to the Pavilion;
thus giving ysers from Richmond aud the South safs
and delightful conveyance. To the invalid this place pre-
sents pleasant resort for health and recreation.
Excellent fishing may always be had during the season
No charge will be made for anuse nlents.
Board per month $50 90
DO per week 800
Do per day i 50
Children and servants half price, Families for the season
taken moderate rate. sfft95 I
June 2-3tawtJl HARDWOOD d. KELLER.
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TITO Surgeons In the Navy.-The subscri-
l. bers importing gold epaules and trimmings under
the regulation OF the lst of June, ls47 Surgeons, passed
assistants assistants and pursers can be supplied IN The
shortest space Of time necessary import the same Oil
(amed above describing rank will please send their
orders and address, by mail, to BAILEY ~ GO.
formerly Bailey and Kitchen,
June ll--2aw:sm 1876 Chesnut-street, Philadelphia.
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A NDREW J. POWELL, Donndsonville, la, agent for
n the purchase OF sugar estates Louisiana, would
spectiuy gentlemen wishing to pur
chase sugar estates Louisiana. He has had expert
ence OF many wears as surveyor in the State thereby
aurng familiar knowledge the lands in the sugar dis
rcts and the purchases that may DO made.
whether i'm improved wild lands But moderss
charge will be made where information is furnished.
june 2-Im
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General Agency Mt VVashlngton.

TNIIIRTYTIREE years experience a clerk in one of
the principal accounting offices of the Treasury I'D
Auditors) has qualified the subscriber undertake
era agency business at the of the federal
and the transaction Of any business with the public depart
ment, before Congress- An intimate acquaintance with
of business in the several departments and
eaus knowledge of the laws, and the principles estab-
sed by decisions in the executive departments in relation
almost every subject connected with public and
with which he has become familiar from long
experience in the public service, affords him advantages and
facilities which, perhaps, few others His attention
will be directed the of claims char
acer, embracing revolutionary claims aans the United
States individual States, whether for lands
pensions of all kinds communication for half and boun
ties claims growing out OF contracts with the United
States; examination of titles, and urng patents Tor
lands of dues remission OF lines or
under the other laws the prosecution Of claims
arising of connected with the Florida
Mexican claims before any board OF ssioners
estate and generally The transaction OF and every
of in which the services of agent
NAV be required
The subscriber extensively known in the city of Wash
ing TO the officers of the government to many officers
both of the army and navy, well members of Con-
ress TO general reference il made. The follow
Gentlemen selected whom, IL necessary, particular
reference is requested to wit:
JAMES w. McCULLon, First Comptroller ofthc Treasury
| ALBION r. PARIS, Second do do.
Gen. THOMAS $. JEsUP, Quart Master General u. S. A.
Gen. George BsoN, Colnmssay General of Subsistence.
| Gen. ROGER JONES, Adjutant General IS
| Gen. NATHAN TowsoN Paymaster General
Col JOSEPH g. ToTrEN Chief Of the Corps of Engineers
Col JOHN j. ALERT, Chief Of Typographical Engineers
| RlcHARp SMITH, esq, Cashier Metropolis Bank
JAMES THOMPSON esq, Chief Clerk Third AUDITORS Office.
| RICHARD BURGESS.
Office 18th street, opposite N E. corner Fui'rs Hosl.
June 29-ly
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Army Portfolio.

SERIES of views, comprising sketch OF the encamp-
"a men of the United States army, under General Tay-
or, Corpus Christi heg hts of Monterey from the Salo
road looking towards the city from the west valley of
Saltilo, from the base OF Palace hill, Monterey
view the city Monterey, from iosetop in the
main plaza and Monterey, from Independence
hill, the Bishops Palace; with the village oi Guada-
lupe and Sierra Sia, Saddle Mountain in the dis
tance. Skeched by Captain u p. Whiting, 7th infantry,
U. s. A., and this day received for sale at Sationers
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue.
Price, for the series oil . plates, ST. -
June Is WIN. FISCHER
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TO SUBsCRIBBR0.

Ins name Of Pson viii be upon bes unsss
payment of the subsc ription be I'M ADVANCE
Distant subscribers forward bv letter.
on which Will be paid by and all risk By ourselves
safe trsnsmission -
The COUNTRY PAPER d published trtweekIy during ne SEES
sions Of Congress- and semi weekly during the
Subscriptions for periodcss than srms
proporoned to the above
certificate subscrip-
tons advertisements will BE- sufficient receipt therefor The
notes Of any specie paying bank WILDE received.
POSTMAsrERS authorized agents.
ing DAILY subscrbsr with enclosed; SEMI
WEEKLY subscrihs with SIS sncosed ave WEEKLY sub
scoers with $40 enclosed Will be entitled copy the
edition as they furnish us Subscribers for grafis
90 THE CoNexrsnoSAL RxasrrA furnished thsa he
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VULCAN WORKS, late avVatchmans Engine Fac

VULCAN WORKS, late ssyvatchn,an's Engine Fac
toryn-The subscribers having taken the above esab
lishment with all valuable patterns and machinery,
from John Wachnan are now prepared to execute orders
for the articles mentioned below from any part OF the Uni
ted States. They will manufacure marine and stationery
engines machinery for grist mills, saw mills, rolling mills,
and sugar mills blowing cylinders, cylinder and tubular
boers ocootive engines, cars carwheeIs and trucks,
and ali de scr iptions o machinery and castings.
All orders by attended TO with punctu-
aIifvand despatch. MURRAY IL HAZLEHURST.
baltimore. June I6-1aw6wep
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l Rockville turnpike within one mile of the George
town corporation line, and north of land of Mr. John
Green embracing several beautiful sites for building well
wooded and 1t will be sold together, divided
to suit purchasers.
Also ID the road being the Westinghouse
lot and which win be divided, il necessary into two parts
Also, 30 ofcxceleni and adjoining Tennaly Town.
and Immediately north OF Mrs Syes's farm, wen watered
The above lands are onvenient the markets oil
city Georgetown; and order 70 close the sails OF
them they will bc disposed of very reduced prices ana
~ 90 Cbarjc. + Nourse 0ct. 3--lawu
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PATENT OFFICE, June S, ISl7
N tho petition Elgar, of the city OF BaltI-

nN petition OF John Elgnr, of tho city OF Bal-
" more praying for the extension OF patent granted to
him for an Improvement 'wheels for railroad carriages
for seven years from the expiration OF said patent which
takes place the 10Th day of November, 1871
II is ordered that the said petition be heard the Pa
tent the fourth Monday of October next, (25th)
o'clock and all persons notified to appear and
show cause any they have why said petition ought not
TO be granted. 49, , ,
1t IS also ordered that this notice be published in the
Union and National Zeitung, Washington; Sun and Re-
publican Baltimore Pennsyivanian, Philadelphia Globe,
New York and POST Boston, week Tor three weeks
previous to the fourth Monday of October
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner of Patents.
p s. Publishers of the abovenamed papers will please
copy and send their bills receiped TO the Patent Office,
with paper containing the notice. Il. b.
S-W3W
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TlOlsIhAhT AND MINIATURE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
L Brdenthal respectfully informs the ladies' and gente
OF Washington and ats vicinity that she has located
herself at Mrs Sbryocks on 7h street, near street,
where she is prepared take portraits and miniatures
of excellence which she arters herself viii be pleas
ing Her moderate, and she respectfully invites
a call 10 examine her specimens.
Madame =. will take few scholars to learn the French
language and drawing fappcaton be made early, she
has a class now forming June I2-3f
PATENT OFFICE, June IA, lSg7.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY NIGHT, JULY T. 1917.


IA FOR sALE.-A wo-story brick rough cast house
i:l pleasantly situated New York avenue, in full
~ view of the Potomac, between 18th and 18th streets,
on square ITO.
Itcontans eight rooms and dry and convenient cellar
with good yard in front and back and is well suited to
ACCOMMODATE genteel family. II is within minutes
walk of the War and Navy Departments.
Also, number 10, in square 70, eligbly situated H
street. near Gen Eatons in the First Ward, containing
9,l99 square feet.
Two lots numbered and in square 1884, situated on the
corner OF 18th street and avenue of the
Capitol, containing "A, i46 feet
The terms ofthe above will be moderate and made to
suit persons In moderate circumstances.
For particulars apply TO CHARLES DE SEEDING,
March 6-2awt No. ii Todd's Buildings, Penn avenue.
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MEDICAL CARD.-Doctor Francis M. Gunnel tenders
ltl his professional services the citizens of Washington
vicinity. Office 9Th street, between and New
York avenue. Residence Dr. j. S. GunncPs, Presidents
square.
May 3I-3*
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NArIoNALLrnIE KILNs.

Corner of Imenty:fs street aud Ncic York Avenue.
EFT all the people take notice. that the undersigned has
IL purchased the before named lime kilns and is and
always will be prepared to furnish the best lime, at the
shortest notice. the cheapest for cash short credits
Calcined plaster and cement OF first quality always
hand. GEO. W. HAhhNESS
Nav 26--eo3t& Iaw4w
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NEW GOODS.-This day received
In pieces rich black gros de Rhine, for vesettes,
ties, &c. s,a-
20 pieces rich black silk laces and fringes
20 g. rich dress silks newest styles
30 &c French nuslins and lawns
Is handsome ginyhams
10 linen lustres tt
IS super undressed Irish linehs
:" super pillowcase sheeting
s I" linen sileeng, (lul width)
" furniture dmity, (striped and pain)
80 toweing from l2a cents up
Is I" satin daInask table cloths
Is dozen I" napkins
10 I" fruit Doylcys
pieces dainask table diapers
IS colored linen and cotton table covers
30 cloth table and piano covers
rs Houghs patent skirts
Also u complete assortment of mourning goods, such
bobazines, alpacas oussene de lanes, bereges, ang
hams lawns, cacoe love wells and handkerchic grapes,
&c. &c.o all of which invite particular attention,
determined to otter great inducements.
June I2- Z. III. IIOOE 81 co.
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BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, June a. lS47
A general meeting OF the stockholders OF this bank
"A viii be held at the clearinghouse Monday, the 9th
day OF July for the purpose OF eecung trustees Tor
the ensuing year. .
The polls will open 10 O'clock m, and close at z
o'clock, p. IN.
BY order of the board:
June 4-eodJ 3oNdLJy5if RID SMITH, Cashier,
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NEW DAILY EXPRESS LINE
- IM asaEEaIEA|E

- IM saEaaEAEER
Trough by Mail Train from Warrington, VIA Alex
andria, fredericksburg, Richmond, ind Peters
burg, Virginia.
THE undersigned having made the necessary arrange
ments with the Steamboat and Railroad Companies be-
tween the above named places, prepared under
the hume and style of ROGERS, DARRACOTT " AL
LEM every description OF light goods and for
ward the Gas above statad) reasonable terms.
We trust, by giving personal attention to the bust
|pess with encouragement, and friends
nothing shall be wanting on our part to afford satsiac-
ton.
All light articles such parcels and packages which
may he consigned care will be delivered Tree OF
age and merchandise other articles which may be too
heavy the mail train, will have particular by
the freight train
J. W. ROGERS, Master Steamer Powhatan.
b. f. DARKACOTT, Train captain, K. +. ~ 7. r. Il.
WILLIAM ii. ALLEN, Depot agent, do
Richmond, Va, May ], lS3I-May l-dr
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Chesn street above seUenfh door to tie Masonic Hail.
PHILADELPHIA
HlS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and reurnished
Il and the proprietor has spared means to insure
to his visiters every comfort and convenene. The
dining saloon Tor gentlemen well the private ordi-
nary Tor ladies, large and convenient The parors
chambers capacious, and fitted up in the modern
STYLE This house being in central position the propre-
tor soics continuance OF public favor, pedging himself
that no effort his part shall be spared them
every luxury the city affords.
N b. bath house attached the hotel, where warm
and cold baths aid at any hour
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4 SELECTION OF Leading Cascs upon Coi"nntrciai
"A Law decided by the Supreme Court OF the United
States with Notes and Illustrations BY James p. Hol
comb author of Inroduction to Equity Jurisprudence;
&c. / vol, IS47, New York ~ x,,r
smith, volume, greatly enlarged from the third and last
London edition, BY James =. Hocombe and VIM. \.
(iholson 1 volume, New York, 1917
Iuncf stD. f. TAYLOR.
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&ffh FOR RENT, large and convenient three STORY
HJ brick house, with back building all in complete or
- -. DER with marble mentes and large double lot with
A. Dowson, esq, near the north Capitol gate. Inquire of
.,a - 49, J. T. PEPPER,
APrI N1--StaWun For the heirs
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Half Quarter Sections Vacant to
occupy In the West OF Texas,

D ARE CHANCE, GRATIS-The absence of number OF
IL settlers allows offer during the year lS4 32O
OF the best land to families, and loo single in
the colony of Castro whose prosperity well ascerained
Castrovie contains LOCO inhabitants. The village
OF Qulhi nine miles from Castrovle numbers 90 families.
The Vandenberg five miles further the road Mexico,
30 families. Similar establishments successfully in
progress the circuit OF the grant made by the gov
eminent of Texas to the subscriber
Address for references HENRY CASTRO, Director
General and Fondator of the Colony, Casfove, Texas.
March 4-2an6n* Nat. Intel
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DRUFF'S Mop OF the Valley OF Mexico.-A and
ID map of the valley OF Mexico and the surround
ing MOUNTAINS including map OF the route between vera
Cruz Alvarado, and Puebla, drawn by j. Godsborough
Bru is this day received for sale at Satoners da Penn
sylvana avenue doors east OF 18th street. PTIce 70
cents WIN. FISCHER.