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Class No. 2-Uhife Oak Timber.

CLASS No. 2-Whde Oak Timber
aso pieces doc 80 50 feet long by = inches o
5000 linear feet, promiscuous lengths, average less
than - feet, Is by IL inches.
Glass No. 3.-Sheathing Copper and Mails
1850 sheets s2 OF. hot rolled sheathng copper
LOO lbs % inch copper sieaihng nails.
All Of the above timber must be Of the best quality
sound straight and free iron, splits shakes, and bad knots
and must be well hewn the sides parallel, the angles
right angles, and The pieces must be of size sufficient add
The copper is 10 be the best hot rolled sheathng copper
The offers must be made Tor each class and Tor eac of
number and be endorsed the price per cubic foot for
,he timber and per pound for The copper and nails must be
recty added up and expressed in words
Az The timber and copper TO be delivered at the several
Inspection cash place of delivery the chief the
reaa shalt direct and be satisfactory in all respects
August 10, lSt6, each offer be accompanied by
The effect that he they undertake that the bidder
bidders w Al his their bid be accepted
have been notified by letter through the post office OF the
acceptance Of his their bids, with good and sufficient
surelies, To furnish the materials proposed for.
execution bidders required accom- any their bids
Judge of the distre. court responsible public Off
Ger known 10 the Navy Department. stating that the
the requirements OF the law, OF the failure OF the
bidders TO enter into contract accordingly
No bid will be considered which does not conform to
these rules in all respects and the bufeau itself
the right to re ecie offers OF defu,ng bidder
tractor
Bond and security will be required in one-third the es
mated amount OF the contract, aud ten per cent, add
the security by bond, will be deducted from each
bill paid, until the contract shall be cancelled, and ninety
per will be paid within thirty days after the delivery
and approval OF the bills or each delivery OF not less than
10 0VO
by order of the Bureau of Yards and Docks.
VIM. b. SCOTT, Navy Agent.
G5To be published once week for four weeks in the
Union and National Inellgcncer, Washington Argus,
Portland, Maine; Morning Post, Boston Argus, Albany
New York Journal oil Commerce, New York Pennsy[
vanlan, Phadel phia sun, Baltimore Enquirer, Rich
ond, Va. Beacon, Norfolk, Va Jr,iesonian, New Or
leans; Democrat, Pensacola Standard, Ra.gh, n. g..
Georgian, Savannah Mercury, Charleston, y c. and one
copy OF the paper containing this advert -eipcnt, vita the
number OF squares ii contains marked thereon, De for
warded 10 this office with the bill Tor advertising
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xfssS FOR sALE--A wo-story BRICK rough house
%iil pleasantly situated New York avenue, in iuh
view OF the Potomac, between i7, and 18th streets,
IA square no.
Itconans eight rooms and dry and convenient cellar
with good yard front and back and is well suited
ACCOMMODATE genteel family. 1t is within minutes
walk OF the War and Navy departments.
Also, number ID, square ~, egiby situated ON II
street. Gen Eaton's, in the First Ward containing
8, 1879 square feet.
Two numbered and in square 994 situated the
OF 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, OF the
Capitol, containing "A, LAG feet
The the above will be moderate, and made to
suit persons mode rate circumstances.
For particulars apply to CHARLES DE SELDING,
March 6--2awt No. III Todd's Buildings, Penn. avenue
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: : BACON CCLLEGE. \ y
THIS Hourishng institution located Harrodsburg
Ky, Zone of the moral and delightful villages ia
America long and Justly celebrated for its mineral
in the full tide of successful operation under the o
lowing faculty, viz
JANIS SHANNON President and Professor of Bellies Let
tres and OF Moral, Intellectual, and Political Science
SAMUEL HArcH. Professor of Natural Philosophy, Chem
istry and Geology. 3lsw
II II. WHITE, Professor of Mathematics and Civil Enei-
neeing.
G II. MATTHEW'S, Professor of Ancient Languages.
E. AsKKw Principal of the Preparatory department.
DIR. G. ID. REMAIN, Bursur
Ii is confidently believed that college in the Of
fers superior advantages for obtaining thorough euuca
ton on the mos. reasonable terms.
The session of months will commence on the
first Monday in September, which day desirable
that every student should be at his post Z
Extra classes he instructed ii necessary in Hebrew
French, and Italian.
Tuition in college proper $40 for the college year Board
in good families lincluding washing and ghs) be
had ut from w TO W Is per week.
JAMES SHANNON, President.
HARRopsBuRe, KY.--July S--law6wcp
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r AND FOR sALE.-IaO land fronting

+ AND FOR sALE.-IaO acres Of land fronting on the
IL 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 waered 1t will be sold together or divided
to suit purchasers.
Also, Is the road being the Westinghouse
lot and which Will be divided ii necessary, into two
Also, excellent land adjoining Tennally Town,
and Immediately north oil Mrs Syes's farm, Well waered
The above lands most convenient to tile markets OF
the city Georgetown; and order to close the sne
te they viii disposed of very reduced prices,
accommodating ADDIv either to Richard Smith,
or TO Charles J. Nomrse. let 3-lawu
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A THE late residence of Mr. Annhed, Prince street,
iK in Alexandria. The house is brick, built of the best
materials, handsomely finished, and welaTanged for
and convenience contains fifteen rooms, of them
large and airy, and has wide hall through the centre.
Outouses oil brick also covered with metal consisting in
range of wood and washhouses cstern above ground,
two bathing and two dressing rooms. On the opposite
wing fine green-house and in the brick twosory
double house for servants.
The tower-gardens extend from Patrick Henry
The vegetable garden is large and productive.
1t is considered by many, the handsomest and most de-
sirable residence in the District.
1t will be sold low, and accommodating terms on APP
plication VIM. ID. MUTT,
Sept. Rift At the Treasury Department.
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Through tickets Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old Point
Comfort, De-, via. Richmond and Port WaIthsII.
Whole fare, 50 80 only.
NEW DAILY EXPRESS LINE
- 60.

Trough by Mail Train from Warrington via Alex
andYia to fredericksburg, Richmond, and Peters,
burg, Virginia.
THE undersigned, having made the necessary arrange
with the Steamboat and Railroad Companies be-
tween the above named places, epared under
the name and style OF ROGERS DARRACOTT 81 AL
LEN receive every description OF light goods, and for
ward the Gas above stately on reasonable terms
We uus by giving personal attention TO the bust
ness to with encouragement and friends
that nothing shall be wanting part afford satisac
All light articles, such parcels and packages, which
may consigned care, will be delivered free OF cart
age and merchandise other articles, which may be
heavy the mail train win have particular by
the freight train.
]. W. ROGERS, Master Steamer Powhatan.
b. +. DARRACOTT, Train captain, h. +. ~ p. r. r.
WILLIAM II. ALLEN, Depot agent, do
Rchnlond Va. May |. lS31-MaY I-dtf
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CIRCULAR

To officers Of the United States army commanding at
Mertoan ports IN the possession 81 me United States
forces
NHE President has directed modification of the duty
levied books imported into Mexican ports in the pos
session forces the United States. The duty
after will be twenty cent ad valorem upon books of all
kinds, in lieu OF tie present duty The modified duty will
be levied upon all books delivered the importers
their agents, after the receipt oil this order.
w. l.. MARCY,
Secretary OF War.
WAR DEPARTMENT. July 81, 1877
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old Point Comfort Hotel, Virginia.

THIS splendid establishment from recent i'm
unsurpassed in the comfort and extent of its
ations by any tn the Unon will be opened for recep
of visiters the LIST day of June Situated the
Chesapeake bay, i'm full view OF the ocean, healthy
any spot the world and lying directly the great mail
between the north and the south, It offers resting
place every nducemen the traveller either in search of
health pleasure with climate in early summer famed
for its refreshing breezcs be described moro
delightful or more healhys the experience OF all persons
living acqua ned here will prove--tan that enjoyed by
all in the latter part of August and the entire fall months
This with the great facility OF reaching here-bcing distant
only few hours from OF large cities, with daily
mails both north and SOUTH and from eight to twelve fine
passing daily every directon-make
desirable families and men of business, well,
also delightful and safe retreat for those whom fear OF
disease drives away from their homes.
The bath houses have been greatly enlarged and inn
proved fitted up with hot baths shower baths and private
baths, and still aiiording ample for the expert
swimmer. There is also splendid beach for those who
prefer surf bathing
The table viii be supplied with all the Injuries Of the
and surrounding markets; the cellar and bar with the
best wines and liquors to be procured The ortte
magnificent public work in the countryoers military pa
ades and the ovelies walks the bay, the finest fishing
and sailing, while for others there billiards. enpins,
music and dancing with obgng and efficient agents IN
each department. We shall every excrtion make
Old Point all respects the desirable waterngpace
JAMES S. FRENCH.
May 2o-Iawcp MAT In'ell
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"a, FOR RENT. and possession given Immediately.

Sssb FOR RENT. and possession given Immediately,
At;a the conmodious and pleasant dwelling house and
c1 premises the of lith and New York
late in the occupancy of Francis Davidge, esq
Connected with the above is milk house, stable and
courthouse, large lot for garden &C..
with some fine bearing ruttress and excellent water
at hand
This is OF the most healthy situations in Washington,
with good view of and only square of the Pesi
dents grounds and the executive departments
Apply G. H. James, esq, next door, to
Aug 2-4t JAMES HARMED, 18th street
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St. Johns College, Annapolis, Md.

XlLl resume the lectures and studies September 9TH
w when pupils may join the several classes. They
be prepared in the grammar school for collegiate Standing
and then instructed in all the branches of full scientific
and classical course. The apparatus very valuable and
completes the library is extensive besides the rich cab
net OF minerals the State collection in geology is deposited
here and the chief officers of the State government
members of the Board of Trustees The modern languages
taught without charge. The expenses $50
per annlm The site is peculiarly beautiful and healthul
and there is railroad communication with Washington and
Baltimore. The annual commencement is on the I'D OF
February. HECTOR HUMPHREYS,
Aug. II--2awIm President.
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HARTWELL'S WASHINGTON HOUSE,
Chestnut abore seventh, door the Masonic Hal
Ehiludetpbto


THIS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and reurnished,
i and the proprietor has spared insure
to his vsters every comfort and convenience. The
dining for gentlemen, well the private ordi-
nary for ladies, large and convenient The paors and
chambers capacious, and fitted up in the modern
style. This house being in central position, the popre-
tor solcs continuance OF PUBLIC favor, pedging himself
every luxury the city affords.
N. b. bath house attached to the hotel, where
and cold baths canbc had at any hour
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499, 900 feet board measure.


The above plank to be of the best young white oak,
from 40 80 feet length, and average Al feet, from 10
vide at the butt-a clear Of the edge, sawed fair
and full the thcknes to be free from heart grain,
would njure them ship plank for which they will be
used The timber must have grown TO, and not
may have regular and fair but no short sudden
crooks will be received
plank will be received, and sap viii be allowed in the
measurement.
oak plank OF the quality all respects that above
mentioned, be so feet in length, averaging IA
sawed and full to the thickness free from heart shakes,
and defects above mentioned that would inure them as
keelsons, for which they VIII be used 49,
The dimensions given those by which they win be
measured and received
Phte oak plank stock
10000 cubic feet of white oak plank stock, to be of the
best young timber grown and exceeding sixty
miles from, salt In length from 40 to OF feet aver
aging Al feet Rough hewed, according 70 the growth OF
the tree from III 49, inches the top end, and from III TO
y inches at the butt, exclusive ola tonguepece OF from
necessary for which the will be paid One
inch sap each is included in the sizes given
inches at tie top end the butts being as the other logs
About oneourth may have regular and fair but no
be free from cross grain twist large knots, holes
and other defects.
The dimensions given are those by which the timber will
be measured and received
Yelloto pine plank stock.
30 900 cubic feet of longea fnegrain yellow pine
that has not tapped be roughbewed according 10
the yrovth OF the tree the heurtvood shall show
the lace 7lOhs OF diacter TO be from AZ TO 90 ee in
9Th and end be less than "a inches in the 40
a io,s nd undr those over that length be less
than II inches diameter when roughhewed clear OF axe
marks the whole be free from rngshakes, crosssrain
twist, and other defects. 90,
There must be six pieces in the above amount that WIN
straight long, ~ inches by 10 inches also SIX
pieces that will work 40 ee long, ~ inches by 40 cnes
with than inch sap each corner
AT THE MAYNARD, GosPoRT, VA.
By the cubic foot
10000 cubic feet white stocks 10 be got straight the
siding way, and rough squared the them not 10
exceed fourth OF the width of the face of the side a.
squared one-ha square less than IL inches at the
small end, and clear of wane, and half to square MOI
less than Ia inches at the small end, and clear of wane
Whih oak timbe.--By the cubic foot.
Me- l. Ten pieces Of No. 70 DO ten feet In length, to
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Spruce spars.-By the inch.
so spruce spars 9 inches diameter

straight
By the piece
100 spruce poles, less than 20 feet in length inches
diameter, and straight.
$50 spruce poles, less than IS feet in length from to
n inches diameter, and straight. The whole of the
spruce to be fresh with the bark on.
Co. The following papers will publish the foregoing twice
week, for four weeks prior the time above specified
Union and National INTEL gencer Washington d. c. East
crn Argus, Portland and Age. Augusta, Maine ); New
Hampshire Patriot Concord H.; Morning Post and Daily
Times, Boston Journal OF Commerce, Globe, and Evening
Post, New York Pennsylvania and Public Ledger Ph-
dephia Chronicle and Old Dominion, Portsmouth and
Beacon, Norfolk, Va.
July 26-2aw4W
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Saltwater IathInx at PIney Point, Maryland.

T,HE Potomac Pavilion, at this delightful waterpgp place.
having been entirely retted and furnished anew is
open the reception and accommodation visitors
Pney Point is situated the Potomac river, near It's
mouth and commands view Of the debouche OF that noble
river into the Chesapeake bay 1t is easy of being
about hundred miles distant from Washington and Bal
timore.
The bathing at this place at all times perfectly safe,
there is undercurrent and the invalid and others
enjoy surf bathing with the security New bathing
houses have been erected and every attention will be paid
the comfort and convenience guests To the invalid
this place presents pleasant for health and recrea
ton.
The steamer Augusta leaves Washington every Monday
and Thursday O'Clock, m for Pney Point, and,
turning, leaves "Wednesday and Saturday at 7, n.
The steamer Columbia leaves Washington every We'd
nesday at6, m, for the Point; returnng leaves every
Sunday at 8, a. m
The Oceola leaves Washington every Sunday at
O'clock "A. m, and every Thursday at O'Clock, p
returning leaves the Point every Wednesday and Saturday
Board per month $50 90
Board per week 100
Board per day 30
HARDWOOD Il KELLER.
July l6-3tawtIstS
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DKUFE'S Map the Valley OF Mexico.--A and
ID correct map OF the valley OF Mexico and the surround
ing mountains, including map OF the route between Vera
Cruz, Alvarado and Pueba, drawn by j. Goldsborough
ruH is this day received Statoner's Hail. Penn
sylvania avene doors east OF 18th street Price 70
cents WM. FISCHER.
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NUMBER 81.


NAVY AGESr's OFFICE, WASHINGTON, Aug. g. 1871
SEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed . Proposals for Mate.
- rails Tor Docks" will be received this office unt
O'Clock D. M the 18th day of September next, for the de-
livery othe timber specified in classes and at each oihe
yards at krery, Philadelphia and Pensacola ALSO
Tor The delivery OF the copper and nails specified in class
ut the navy yard Pensacola
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INCEST OF the Maryland Rcports-Coinprising Har-
~ and McHenry, vols. Harris and Johnson vols
Harris and Gill; vols Gin and Johpson IL vols Bland
Chancery Reports vos.-By William Henry norris, geo
William Brown, and Frederick William Bruno, Jr, OF the
Baltimore bar Complete in one volume, large octave
Price $40. just issued from the press and w, Day re-
ceived, r, IAfLOhi
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nAMAsK Tsbie-cloths and Naplxins.-We have
~ naming quite assortment OF danask abe-cioths,
Qn cloths) Also damask diapers, all widths, and nap
kns assorted sizes and qualities Being very DESTROYS to
close them previous fail purchases, have deter
mined offer them for cash Any i'm want
of the above goods have opportunity often met win
to buy bargains
Aug l6-6tif ID. CLAGETT az 20
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MARsELLEs LINE or PACKETs,

MARsEnLES LINE OF PACKETS,
Touching at Gibraltar to land passengers.
THE aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
i from New York the LIST, and from Marseilles on
The 10Th of each month, follows;
NEW YORK.
Ship Prince de Joinvile, (new.) Capt w, w. Laurence,
Oct. l, 1916
ship Acole (new) Captain w. 4. Iloodess, Nov. i,
Sl6,
Ship Gason Capt, James Anthony, Dec. ], lst6.
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Captain James Watson, Jan. !,
1877,
Ship - Feb i, 1917.
MARsEILLEs.
Ship Prince de Joinvlle, (new,) Capt. W. w. Laurence,
Dec TO- 1876.
Ship Arcoe, (new,) Capt w r. Hoodless Jan 10, lsi7
Ship CASTOR, Capt. James Anthony, Feb. 10, ISf7.
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Capt James Watson, March TO-
1871
Ship -, April 10, I947.
These vessels all first class, and commanded by
experience Their accommodations for passengers
unsurpassed for comfort and convenience Goods sent
tohe agents will be forwarded free OF all other expenses
than those actually paid
For freight or passage, apply to
CHAMBERLAIN u PHELPS,
lob Front street. or to
BOYD u HINCKEN, agents,
Nos, Tontne buildings corner of Wall and Water
streets, New York
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SERIES of views comprising sketch of the encamp-
"A ment OF the United States army, under General Tay
or, Corpus Christi; heights OF Monterey from the Saltlo
road looking towards the city from the valley OF
Salto, from the base OF Palace HILL at Monterey
view othe city of Monterey, from housetop
main plaza; and Monterey, seen from independence
hill, the Bishops Palace; with the village Of Guada-
lupe and Sierra Sla, Saddle Mountain, in the dis
Skeiched by Captain ID. z, Whiting, 7th infantry,
u. s. A. and this day received for sale, Sationers'
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue.
Price, for the series OF 8 plates "a.
June IS WIN. FISCHER
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Young Ladies academy Of the vI.itasio",

Young Ladies Academy Of the Visitation,
Northwest Of Park and Centre Streets Bd"'ore Nd
TIME duties of this in uton will be resumed the first
J. Monday of September
TERMS.
Board and tuition, per annum $3.50
Half boarding. -. w
Tuition for half boarders and day scholars In tho
higher branches, per annum 90
Elementary instruction, per annum -sfftl ~
The usual extra charges made for instruction in the
French Spanish, Latin and Italian languages for music
on the piano. harp guitar, organ, drawing and painting
oil painting, OF philosophical apparatus NC o.
The and elevated grounds of the academy pr.
sent believed peculiar advantages for the health and
recreation OF the boarders and other pupils.
Preparatory school attached 70 the saine institution
Tuition for pupils under the age of H. per annum SOS
Tuition for pupils under the age OF 10, ~
INK quis &c., q
Aug lS-d6thSep
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,I1AsHINoTON AND HIS GENERALs.-By J. T..
w Headley, in vols,the second volume this day
ceyed for sale by TAYLOR for circulation TO sub
scrbers only from the WsycrlY Circulating Library.
June "
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fsS FOR RENT large and convenient three-story
Hi brick house, with back building all IN complete or
I'LL der, marble manels, and large double lot, WIN
bauen, situated Capitol Ill., adjoining the residence VI
A. Dowson, esq, the north Capitol gate. Inquire OF
T.. PEPPER,
April 2--3tawtfif For the heirs
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QoAhDiNG--Mrs. HAMILTON, on Pennsylvania ayenue
~ nearly opposite Coemen's hotel has number of
rooms which she would be pleased let to permanent or
rooms, Terms moderate, ~ juns Inv