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AMouNr OF ColEA0E Tbs Money
Coined 10 The United States during lhe
fhy-lise years that the mint has been 10
Operation has been 10 gold ifiy-two mil
/ lions Of dollars 10 silver. sixiy-pine mil.
lions: ID copper. one million one hun.
dred sthoussnd; total. Sl22 500 0OO.-
| The average amount coined for the last
three wears hiss been about six million and
| one-haIf dollars.
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BOARDING SCHOOL

.4t WILLOW HILL, one mile from
Keraeyspiite Depot, let Co. Va
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were IsScotta Wing Yss-w1y % %
you ask ! Because you call The. WhiRs
Mexicans. Pshaw you are loo young
10 understand politics. But did Polk sivs
Santa Anna . pass to return 10 Mexico /:
Don't talk TO me. my son, I'm 10 hurry.
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The beautiful flowers unfold their frs-
Grant leaves to catch The pearly drops
from heaven. A modest woman oosns
her lips only 70 LEI fall precious pearls.
The brightness of which ascends 10 heaven.
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Wheat Reaping Machines.

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Chair.making B. Painting.

Of ali kinds attended 10.
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General Agency at Washington.

vTyHIRTY-THREE years experience as clerk IN one OF
IL the principal accounting olces OF the treasury tSd
Auditor qualified the subscriber to undertake gen.
era agency the Of the federal government
ment before Congress. An intimate acquaintance with
all matters business in the several departments ana bu-
reaus knowledge OF the laws and the principles estab
bed by decisions the executive departments, in relation
almost every subject connected with public accounts and
sactions with which he has become familiar from long
in the public service, affords him advantages and
facilities which, perhaps few Others possess His attention
will be directed the prosecution OF claims Oh every CHAR
acer embracing revolutionary claims against the United
States or individual States whether Tor lands or money
pensions OF all kinds; Communication Tor nan pay ana poun
lies claims growing out OF contracts with the United
States examination of titles, and procuring patents Tor
lands; of duties or remission Oh hues or oreues
under the revenue other laws the prosecution OF claims
arising ont of transactions connected with the Florida or
Mexcan wars claims before any board OF commissioners,
estate and generally transaction OF any and every
description of business in which the services OF an agent
may be required - :. a., -. ruy,
The subscriber extensively known in the city oil Wash
np the civil officers OF the government, TO many ohcers
Nom of the army and navy well TO members OF Con-
ress 10 whom general Reference is made The following
Gentlemen are selected, whom necessary, particular
reference is requested, 10 wit; - ., r
JAMES w McCULLoH First Comptroller OF the treasury
ALBION K PARIS, Second do do
PETER HAeNER, Third Auditor OF the treasury, g
Gen. THOMAS 5. JEsuP, Quart Master General u 8 A.
Gen. GEORGE GIBSON, Commssary General oil subsistence
Gen. ROGER JoNEs, AdJutant General
Gen. NATHAN TowsoN Paymaster Coneral
Col JOSEPH e. TorrEN Chief OF the Corps of Engineers
Col. JOHN j. ALERT, Chief of Typographical Engineers
RICHARD SMITH, esq, Cashier Metropolis Bank.
JAMES THoMpsoN esq, Chief Clerk Third Auditors Office
RICHARD BURGESS
Office 4th street, opposite A. E. corner fuisrs Hotel
June ely
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have from IL "a inches spring. side not less than ~
inches and TO mould less than IL inches the small
end.
No. 2. Ten pieces of No 10 be Ii feet in length TO
have rom IL to "a inches spring, side less than
end.
No. 8. Ten pieces of No 8 to be I6 feet in length to
have from "a 80 inches spring, side less than
inches, and to mould less than IL inches the small
end.
No L. Ten pieces of No. to be is feet in length to
have from ~ TO AZ inches spring. to side less than IL
inches and mould not less than II inches at the small
end.
No g. Ten pieces of No. be IA In length TO have
from ~ to 30 inches spring. side less than IL inches
and 10 mould not less than IL inches at the small end
The above fifty pieces be of the best oak
clear of splits bad knots and other defects Dagra ms
of the above will be furnished contractor by the COM
mandant of the navy-yard.
Locust Iimber-By the cubic foot.
Fifty pieces of the very best yellow locust timber clear
Of knots rots, splits and stains
Ten pieces, each feet in length, square small end
II inches
Twenty pieces, each7 feet in length to square at small
end Ii inches
Twenty pieces, each feet in length square ut small
end IL inches
Yeliow-Pine 1mber-By the cubic foot
10000 cubic feet yellow pine plank stocks to be got
straight the siding way, and rough squared be the
best southern yellowpne Of fine grain the of the
pieces, us per samples which be application
to the navy yard The stocks have more sap
than one-eghth OF the breadhs OF the face corner
one-ha to square less than IL inches at the small end
clear OF sap and one-ha square less than ii inches
shapes, bad knots, and all other defects
'"n'v-eight pieces of fine grain southern yellow pine
s ~ e 'i"rensons to be free from all detects,
s,eh ,s t,", sh,I.s . % not to have sap than
onetighh 81 the breadth Of the face ~ ooci' ana
to be got straight.
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Fauqu,cr white sulphur Springs.

A THIS establishment favoraby known for the
ES.1 i've qualities OF its water and the elegance and
NELL comfort of its accommodation, will be opened for
the reception OF visitors the LIST June 1t is situated
miles from Alexandria, 30 miles from Fredericksburg, and
20 miles east of the Blue Ridge in of the healthy
and delightful climates of Virginia. The direction and
management will be the heretofore and the
attention paid to the accommodation and comfort of their
guests. We have abundant supply Of ice.
The season, commencing the LIST Of June, will end the LIST
of October, embracing months.
Lovers of Music viii find the band unsurpassed
Board: $40 per week. ~ per week for 2 weeks $50 per
month, $50 for the
For than day 81 80 per day. so for sim
gle meal 20 cents for lodging, children under IL years of
and servants, half prce horses 90 per day per
week 81 SO, per month So
Tri-weekly stages win from Washington until LIST OF
July, after that time daily
There will be line OF stages from Fredericksburg after
the LIST of July previous which conveyances will be fur
nished on accommodating terms.
May A-lawtlstA Until DAN'L WARD. =
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TTNIE LECTURES OF the second session of the Win
i chester Medical College will commence on Monday,
the 4h of October and continue until the LIST OF June next
under the following arrangement of the chairs;
Hugh II. Mcclure, M. d., Professor of Principles and
Practice of Surgery.
Daniel Conrad, NJ D., Professor Of Anatomy and Physi-
ology
J.Phlip Smith, NJ d. Professor of Theory and Practice
of Medicine. :,
John ]. II. Straith M. d. Professor of Obstetrics Dis
of Women and Children and Medical Jurisprudence
VIM. A. Bradford nj. d., Professor OF Materia Medca
and Chemistry.
Fees-The tee each Professor is $780, Naturalization fee
(paid ony,) SO; Dssectng ticket, $40; the whole
amounting to SlI5 The graduation fee $40.
Excellent boarding and lodging will be furnished ut either
the hotels private boarding 2 to S3 week.
Tho necessary expenses of student for the eight months
may be estimated at less than $3.50.
The Faculty are building a splendid edifce which will
ready the reception OF the class by means OF
appropriation granted for that purpose by the last legislature
DANIEL CONRAD, M. D.,
Dean of the Faculty.
Winchester Va. July 2l-3mwtl5th DC.
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"First Principles OF Chemistry -

',f BENJAMIN SILLIMAN, M. A.,
Professor IN Yale College, of Science applied to the Arts
no department. of science, usually taught in col
eges and schools has there been felt such lamenabe
dencency Of textbooks in that of chemistry None of
the TEXTBOOKS upon this subject in use,
Tue wants OF teachers and for past there has been
geheLn INQUIRY Tor textbook better adapted for colleges
ana ger academies than any of those that have hereto
sor S,inan has been induced to prepare elementary
work. WHICH, We have hesitation in saying, is calcua-
ted every respect to fill this long existing deficiency The
weFknown 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 rs complete possible.
Ihe work Is printed in limo. form of 1872 pages,
good paper handsomely bound, and contains upwards OF
two hundred excellent Illustrations, descriptive the sub
ject
81 have examined 'Silmans First Principles of Chem
istry and consider il decideds the best elementary work
ON that science with which have met containing large
anlouM OF wellarranged matter in small space The
STYLE 5;ear aud concise, should be in textbook
and IL easily comprehensive by the beginner. 1t work
admirably adapted to the of schools and academies
and OF all who are commencing the study of chemistry
sHENitY S. PATTERSON, M. d.,
Professor of Aiateria Medical Pennsylvania College"
For sale by +. TAYLOR.
Price one dollar. June 49,
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Notice 70 Mariners.

New HAVEN HARBoR, CONNECTICUT.
4 CLOSE examination OF the Southwest Ledge,
n Gently made by Lieut. Commanding ]. r.. Godsbo-
rough United States navy, assistant in the survey
shows that the least water upon il 81 feet at low
water spring tides. A. ID. BACHE,
July 23-dlm Superintendent u. s. Coast Survey.
NEW Music this day received
IN Tell that you love, (song,) composed by Chas H.
Granger
The Sailor Boy, (song,) composed by Gibson.
Sweet is the Smile my Mary, (song) by G Barker.
Nuptia Song, music by De Valming. Esls.
Oh, think my Spirits always Light bysP
Strong. .sss sssl5e - "a. M - ss ~ sss
Crouch. - $4,000 ~'"nTr''@en--
Oh, were l a Bird music by "a Lady"
Hndoo Mother.
Death Of Major Ringgold, (songD by G; w. Minnick
Yesterday, "a ballad, } music by j. Blockey.
1t is the Chime music by Hart.
miss Thee, my Mothers music by G: w. Glover
Gipsey Girls Song, composed by S. Glover.
The Old Granite State, Huchnsons quartere.
The above music, together with many other
pieces are this day received for sale reduced price
Stationers' Hail. Pennsylvania avenue.
July Is WM FISCHER.
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CLASS No. l.-YeNo,g Pine Timber
Class No. 2.-Whae Oak Timber.

CLASS No. 2.-WhHe Oak Timber.
81 g pieces lee g long 2sby 3 inches eh
5000 linear feet pyomscuos lengths, average less
than As feet, IL by IL inches.
cLAssNo a.---Sheatling Copper and Mails.
1850 sheets 81 or. hot rolled sheathng copper
LOO lbs. IL inch copper sheathing nails.
All Of the above timber must be of the best quality,
sound straight and free from splits, shakes and bad knots,
right angles and the pieces must be Of size sufficient to ad
nit Of being wrought to the above dimensions free Of sap
The offers be made for each class and Tor eacl of
ne n be 10 m e sas %
the timber and pound for the copper and nails must be
rectly added up and expressed in words.
All the timber and copper be delivered at the several
Inspection at each place Of delivery as the Chief Of the bu
reau shall direct and be satisfactory in all respects
August 10, 1916, each offer must be accompanied by
written guaranty, signed by one or more responsible per-
bidders will, if his their bid be accepted,
obligation within days after the bidder bidders shall
acceptance of his their bids with good and sufficient
surees, to furnish the materials proposed Tor.
That the bureau may be enabled TO carry said law into
aIe 70
judge OF the district court or some responsible public Oil
Ger known TO the Navy Department stating that the guar,
the requirements of the aw in 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 bueau itself
the right to reject the offers OF deaultns bidder con-
Bond and security will be required in onethrd the esti
mated amount of the contract and ten per addi
ton to 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 Tor each delivery of not less than
$5, 900 amount
BY order of the Bureau of Yards and Docks.
VIM. b. SCOTT, Navy Agent
GJ-To be published once week for four weeks in the
Portland Maine Morning Post, Boston Argus, Albany,
New York Journal of Commerce, New York; Pennsyl
vannn Philadelphia Sum- Baltimore Enquirer, Rich
nond, Va Beacon, Norfolk, Va. Jetersonan, New Or
leans; Democrat. Pensacola Standard, Raleigh N; c.;
Georgian Savannah; Mercury, Charleston S. Q. land
copy the paper containing this advertisement with tue
number of squares marked thereon be for
warded to this Office with the bill for advertising.
Aup. 4-la4W
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w situated the southwest of Pennsylvania
avenue and 9th street, Washington city, nearly opposite
the conspicuous buildings in the Metropolis 1t is
nearly finished, and offered for rent in whole or in
part Its dimensions areength, 80 feet width, 81 feet
four stories high with basement well suited for efec-
tory bowling saloon. The pavements vaulted, and
The ground story is suitable for extensive clothing
abshmen grocery exchange broker, bank In all
spects the very centre of business
The above intended for exhibitions other pub
lie purposes.
II the Hall is not rented or disposed by fall of the
year. will be put up auction and rented to the highest
bidder.
For further particulars apply by letter, post paid to the
subscriber. ROBERT kEYWORTH,
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington city
The Baltimore SUM- Philadelphia Ledger, and New York
Herald, will insert the above notice week for three
weeks, and send their accounts to the subscriber.
Nav l4-Ia3w
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TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

The Of person entered upon our unless tao
payment Of the subscription be in advance
Distant subscribers by letter the
sai transmission - N''>''N ~
The COUNTRY PAPER Is published weekly during hs ses
sions Of Congress. and semi weekly during the recess
subscriptions period less be received nm
terms propsrtionedto the above annual rates. -
posmasers certificate of remittance payment ubscro
tons OF Advertisements will be sufficient receipt The
notes OF any specie-psying bank will be received.
Uf~ POSTMASTERS authorized as bv
sending us DAILY subscribers with encosed SEMI
WEEKLY subscribers with $25 enclosed; i've WEEKLY
WIN so enclosed win be entitled TO copy Of the
edition as they furnish us Subscribers gratis. =
no The CosanFsoSAL REosrsK furnished them the
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n TILITARY Law, Courts Martial. tse.--The Con,

MILITARY LAW, Courts Martial Stc.-The Consti-
ltl tuition and Practice OF Courts Martial and the Law
Of Evidence of such Courts, by Captain simmons Royal
Artillery 3D. edition, enlarged vol London The Duties
Of Judge Advocates, by Captain r.. M. Hughes, Deputy
Judge Advocate General, vol, London, 1915. Notes
Military Law and the Proceedings of Courts Martial by
Capt Griiths, Royal ARTILLERY, vol London. Military
Law Authorities, by Major W; Hough, VOL Calcutta.
The Paccc and the Forms of Courts Martial and Courts
Of Enquiry, by Field Officer. yol Dublin Practical
Judge Advocate General of the Bombay ARMY vo Lon
don. Macarthur the Principles and practices of Courts
Martial, vol, London Tyler on Military Law, vol,
London. Treatise Courts Martial by Major Adye,
Deputy Judge Advocate, VOL, London. Military Law,
CONSTITUTIONS and Practice of Courts Martial the Jaw Of Mil
tary Evidences &c. by Capt De Hart Of the United States
Artillery. vo New yorf American Military Lay and
the Practice OF Courts Martial by Leut OBren, United
States Army, vo,, Philadelphia. Macolnbs Practice OF
Courts Martial, VOL, New York. Proceedings on Military
Court OF Enquiry ON Generals Scott and Gaines, vol,
Washington. Proceedings Of the Court Martial in the
Mackenzie case, by Fenimore Cooper vol, New York
Military Miscellany: History of Military punishments,
NC, by Fl. Mahal Deputy Inspector General vols LON
don 1916 The Queens Regulations and Orders for the
Army, lvo London. The Dispatches and General Or
ders 81 the Duke Of Wellington vol London, Marshall
Soldiers, sot., London. Official Letters, Naval and
Military, OF the last War Of Greet Britain and the United
States vo-and many others of the classification,
including also various Military and Naval Histories, Bio
graphies and Memoirs, most of which just imported by
June Is f. TAYLOR.
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NEW AND MOST ExPEDITTOUs LINE

To Piney Point and the other landings on me fotomae,
and to persons wish'ng an dgreedoe excursion oy Me
Chesapeake bay to baltimore
cn-.,. THE public is hereby advised, that on and
after Monday the 9th instant, the quick and
heanr,iu steamer POWHATAN will scmi-geekly, in
CONNECTION with the steamer AUGUSTA, between the
mouth OF Aania creek, Piney Point and Baltimore.
Passengers by the Augusta leaving Washington at or
Alexandria at ", n m, Mondays and Thursdays,
rive at AQUA creek about IL m where they take the supe
or steamer Powhatan arriving al Pney Point between
and g. u. The Powhatan thence proceeds Balti-
more, where she arrives by 4, m the next morning.
Returning, the Powbatan will leave Baltimore p m.
Tuesdays and Fridays Passengers by her breakfast
Piney Point, and arrive at Aqua creek by IL, where
they take the mail Augusta and arrive at Aexan-
dria by a and at Washington by p.
The Powhaan will take in and put out passengers at all
the landings on the Potomac.
Passage and fare between Washington Alexandria and
Pney Point, and return So 10
Passage TO any other landings on the Potomac be- 80
low Aqua creek w
Passage between Washington or Alexandra and
Baltimore, Qncluding meals) with the privilege oil
returning the next day at a charge OF 81 only w
For further particulars apply TO Capt j. w. Rodgers, on
board the Augusta, or to -
| GEO. MATTINGLY, Agent
! June 30-3taw
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CO. FOR sALE.-A two-story brick rough house
Es'H pleasantly situated New York avenue, in full
A view of the Potomac between 18th and 18th streets,
square 40.
Iconains eight rooms, and dry and cellar
with good yard in front and back and is well suited
accommodate genteel family 1t is within minutes
walk OF the War and Navy Departments.
Also, number 16 in square ~, eligbly situated on III
street. Cen Eatons, in the First Ward, containing
9,l99 square feet.
Two lots numbered and in square 1884, situated on the
of 18th and Pennsylvania east OF the
Capitol, containing "a, LAG feet.
The oftle above will be moderate, and made 10
suit persons in moderate circumstances. .. ,,,-o,
For particulars apply to CHARLES DE SEEDING,
March 6-2awu No. III Todds Buildings, fenn avenue.
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Hilbert, above Ilth street, Philadelphia.
rTNIIE annual course OF instruction in this institution will
i commence on the first Monday in November next and
continued until the ensuing first of March The faculty
is constituted as follows
William Darrach, NJ d. Principles and Practice OF bled-
cine. 49,
John Wibank M. d., Obstetrics and Diseases of Women
and Children.
Henry S. Patterson NJ d.. Matera Medca and Thera-
peutcs. M
William r. Grant, NJ D., Anatomy and Physiology.
David Gilbert M D.. Prnci Piles and Practice OF Surgery
Washington l.. Adee, M. d., Medical Chemistry.
The Anatomical rooms will be opened on the first Mon
in October under the direction of Professor Grant,
sisted by A. f. Mcintyre M. d., Demonstration Of Anatomy
fs.Ai pupils attending second course of lectures Gas
we'll those received ad enden those who have attended
their first course this nstution,) will be furnished with
rck to Clinical instruction the Pennsylvania Hos
pita Pine street. -
Naturalization, IS for each ticket, $15 gradua-
HENRY S. PATTERSON,
July 26-IawtlstNov Registrar. No. "a Arch street
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Army Portfolio.

A SERIES of views comprising sketch OF the encamp-
n ment of the United States army, under General lay
Tor AT Corpus Christi heights OF Monterey from Sato
road looking towards the city from the valley of
Saulo, from the base OF Palace hil at Monterey
view OF the city ofMonerey, from house-top the
main plaza and Monterey, seen from Independence
HILL the Bishops Palace; with the village OF Guada-
iupe and Sierra Sla, Saddle Mountain, in the dis
lance. Sketched by Captain ID. p Whiting, 7h infantry,
IT, s. A., and this day received for sale, at Sationers
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue.
Price, for the series Of D plates, "a.
Tune Is VIM. FISCHER
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HARTwELL,s WASHINGTON HOUSE,

abope seventh, door to the Masonic Hall,
Philadelphia
THIS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and reurnished,
4 and the proprietor has spared no means to insure
to his vsters every comfort and convenience. The
dining for gentlemen, well the private ordi-
nary ladies' large and convenient The paors and
chambers capacious, and fitted up in the modern
style. This house being central position, the propne-
tor soic continuance OF public favor, pedging himself
that no effort his part shall be spared to them
every luxury the city affords.
N b. bath house is attached to the hotel, where
and cold baths canbe had at any hour.
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MOUNT st. Mary's College, Enamitsburg, Md.--The
ltl annual session Of studies this institution
on the 18th of August Students should practicable en-
ter before that date. Board and tuition including the en-
tire classic and scientific course, also French lodging
washing, mending, and doctors fees, $lS2 per annul
Payments made semi annualy, in advance.
Music and drawing extra charges-each $40 per
mum also the Italian, German, and Spanish languages
each SIS per annum. 1859 -
A prospectus of the college, explaining the of
studies requisites for graduation system of discipline
will be sent TO any person applying for H.
JOHN MCCARTNEY, President.
July Il-dtAI5