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ffaai FOR sALE.-A two-story brick rough cast house
Eia pleasantly situated New York avenue, in full
X view of the Potomac between 18th and 18th streets,
on square lao.
Hcontans eight rooms and dry and convenient cellar
with good yard in front and back and is well suited
ACCOMMODATES geneel family 1t is within one minutes
walk OF the War and Navy Departments.
Also number IL, in square 10, eligbly situated on
street, near Gen. Eatons in the First Ward, containing
l99 square feet.
Two lots numbered and in square 1914, situated the
of 18th and Pennsylvania avenue, of the
Capitol containing "a, l46 feet.
The oithe above will be moderate, and made to
suit persons in moderate circumstances.
For particulars apply to CHARLES DE SEEDING,
March 6-2awu No. III Todd's Buildings, Penn
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WAR DEPARTMENT, Aug. 10, 1917.
CIRCULAR

To officers of the United States army commanding at
Aer,can ports IN the possession Of the United States
forces
TNHE President has directed a modification of the duty
levied books imported into Mexican ports in the pos
of the OF the United States. The duty here
after will be twenty per cent ad valoem upon books OF all
kinds in present duty The modified duty will
be levied upon all books delivered the importers
their agents. after the receipt of this order.
w. L. MARCY.
Secretary OF War.
WAR DEPARTMENT, July 81, 1917
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HE undersigned have associated for the purpose Of
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ington, d. o., under the firm and style OF RICHARD $.
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They will attend to the purchase and sale of real
generally in all parts of the United States;
To the formation of companies here in Europe fof
the purchase disposal of lands all parts the United
States;
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United STATES for lands money before the executive
parments Congress-
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Tor alleged violation of the other laws
To the settlement of with the State Treasury
War, Navy, and Post Obee Departments;
To the prosecution of claims before any boards OF COM
missioners existing or hereafter to be provided
Long experience, and extensive practical knowledge OF
business qualify the undersigned perform any OF the
foregoing descriptions OF business which be conhded
TO their An extensive personal acquaintance with
present and former high officers of the and
members OF either house OF Congress, renders particular
references unnecessary.
Letters OF inquiry merely will be answered free OF charge;
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EA THE late residence of Mr. Anied, Prince street,
A in Alexandria. The house is brick, built of the best
materials handsomely finished, and wel-arranged for
and convenence fifteen rooms, of them
large and airy, and has wide hall through the
Out-houses of brick also covered with metal
range, wood and wash-house above ground
bathing and two dressing On the opposite
wing line grcen-house and IN the brick tWo-sory
double house for
The fower-garlens extend from Patrick Henry
The vegetable garden is large and productive.
1t is considered, by many the handsomes and most de-
sirabe residence the District.
1t win be sold low, and accommodating terms APP
plcaton VIM. ID. MUTE,
Sept 21--tf At the Treasury Department.
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HARTWEIL,s WASHINGTON HOUSE,

ChesnnI Nfet uO0Ue SeDen ett door Tie aSohtc Hu
Philadelphia
THIS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and reurnshed
L. and tue proprietor has spared to insure
his visers every comfort and conveniene. The
dining for genenen well the private ordi-
nary ladies, large and convenient The parors and
chambers capacops, and fitted up the modern
style. Ths house oeiT in central position the propre-
solcits continuance OF public iavos sdeing himself
that effort his part shall be spared hem
every luxury the city affords
N. Il. bath house is attached to the hotel where
and cold batls canbe had at any hour.
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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; heights OF Monterey from the Saltio
road looking towards the city from the west valley
Saltio, from the base OF Palace HILL Monterey
view othe city ofMonerey, from housetop in
main plaza; and Monterey, from Independence
HILL near the Bishops Palaces with the village OF Guada
lupe and Sierra Sla, Saddle Mountain, in the dis
Sketched by Captain ID. p. Whiting, 7th infantry,
U. s. As and this day received for sale, Sationers'
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue.
Price, for the series Of plates "a.
June IS WIN. FISCHER
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Important New Work.

TINTED STATES FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT.
- The Treasury Department and its various fiscal bu-
renus their origin organization, and practical operations
illustrated being supplement the Synopsis of Treasury
Instructions tile administration of revenue laws affect
ing the commercial and system of the United
States in fourteen chapters, BY Robert Mayo MD; one
volume quarto. Price " 30.
This above work, which has been for a considerable time
preparation the Treasury Department. has lust been
printed, extra copies ofwhich are for sale by
VIM. @. FORCE,
Aug. Penn. avenue, corner of 10th street.
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DABIAsK Tabie-cloths and Naplxins.-We have re-
IL naming quite assortment OF damask table-coths
Gun clohs.) Also damask diapers, all widths, and nap
kns, assorted sizes and qualities Being very DESTROYS
close them previous tail purchases, have
mined to offer at cost ior cash Any persons in
Of the above goods have an opportunity often with
to buy bargains.
Aug Io-6tit ID. CLAGETT u co.
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Through tickets 20 Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old Point
Comfort, &C., VIA Richmond and Port Waitinli.
Whole fare, Ou{U.

TIVE public advised that through tickets continue to
L be given board the Potomac steamboat the above
places, at the low rate OF five dollars and fifty only
Guiding meals the Jq,nes river boat.
PASSENGERS leaving Washington at g. a. rh or Eexan-
dna ~, a. M on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays,
reach Richmond at p. m, Tin time its beautiful
scenery) where they lodge, and the next morning go by
tue Richmond and Petersburgh railroad and Port Waltha
steamboat line to Norfolk, which place they reach by p
For further Inflammation, apply to Captain J. w. Rod
gefs on board the Potomac steamboat, or to
GEORGE MATTINGLY, Agent
> ,,.6,,r
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INCEST OF the Maryland Reports-Com prisng Har
- ris and MeHenry, vols Harris and Johnson, vols.
ftarris and Gill, vols Gill and Johnson IL vols BANDS
Chancery Reports vols.-By William Henry Norris Geo
William Brown, and Frederick William Bruno, ir, of the
Baltimore bar. Complete in volume, large octave.
Price sic. Just issued from the press and this day
ceived. K. TAYLOR.
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rINIEE RETHEAT.-A boarding and day school for
young ladies' under the supervision oil the Bishop OF
PENNSYLVANIA, on Schoohouse Lane, miles from Phia-
depha the crossing OF the Philadelphia and Norris
Town railroad Miss M. A. Spaiard, principal Mrs e.
in University France, teacher OF French and Latin
Mr.. ]. A. Getze teacher OF music.
Letters for Ketreat to be addressed to box No S0o, post
office, Philadelphia
Refer the Right Rev Bishop Potter; Rev d. H. hlacur-
dy No North 18th street; Dr. c. Tetche custom houses
Robert alston, esq, No south Front street, Phlade-
phia; and James q. Kcmpton, esq, Mayayunk
lulv In-laNyIy
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June 303taw
st. John,s College, AnnapoIls. Md.

WILL resume the lectures and studies September 6th
w when pupils may join the several classes They may
be prepared in the grammar school tor collegiate standing
and then instructed in all the branches OF full scientific
and classical course The apparatus very valuable and
complete the library extensive besides the rich cabi
net OF minerals the State collection in geology deposited
here and the chief officers of the State government
members of the Board OF Trustees The modern languages
taught without charge. The expenses $3.50
per The site peculiarly beautiful and healthul
and there is railroad communication with Washington and
Baltimore. The annual commencement is the 2ld of
February HECTOR HUMPHREYS,
Aug. lI-2awIm President.
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S4O,OOO!
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
Glass No. 60, for 1877,
To be drawn in Alexandria, Saturday, the 18th of Sep
tenber, 1877.
Lowest tiree-number prize $500!


70 HlInDer IoIttfy--FZ uTtWn DaIIOts
Tickets $bI0--IaIyes S5-Quarters 81 80.
Certificates OF packages of 25 whoies $l30 90
Do do. % halves 65 90
Do do. % quarters 81 80
Orders for tickets and shares and certificates of packages
the above splendid lotteries will receive the prompt
attention, and official of each drawing sent inn
medately after it is all who order from Adj
Dress J. c. MAURY,
Agents for J.,W. Marry IL CO., Managers,
Washington City, ID. &.
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(tREAT BARGAINS I'm Dress siIks--The subscribers
VI have now in store entirely many very rich silk
goods, adapted TO the present and approaching season.
which they determined reduce by offering them al
unprecedenedy low prices.
Purchasers respectfully invited to call and for
themselves
They have also hand many other very desirable and
seasonabe goods which they determined to sell within
the next thirty days, make for fall purchases.
An opportunity is now afforded for real bargains.
Aug 2l-2w p III. HOOE 81 co.
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r AND FOR sALE.-IaO acres Of land fronting the

Y AND FOR SALE.-EaO acres Of land ffoht1hs on The
4 Rockville turnpike, within mile of the George
town corporation line, and north of land oil Mr.. John
Green embracing several beautiful sites for building, well
wooded and watered 1t will be sold together, divided
to suit purchasers
Also Is the road, being the Westinghouse
lot and which will be divided, If necessary into two parts
Also 80 Of excellent land adjoining Tennaly ToWI
and Immediately north OF Mrs. Syles farm, well watered
The above convenient TO the markets OF
the city and GeorgetowD and in order to close the sale OF
them they viii be disposed OF very reduced prices and
on accommodating terms. Apply either to Richard Smith,
or to Charles j. Nourse Oct. 3-lawt
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r ANDoN FEMALE sEMINARy.-Th. xv,n.. 60

I ANDON FEMALE SEMINARY.-The winter scs-
Ia sion OF this institution will open Wednesday Sep
TENDER g. The Rector with pleasure announces that he
has associated with him. teacher the Rev Joshua Peter
kim who will preside OF the classes of the senior
department Professor ngelbrech will have charge of thu,
classes In music and bony In the other departments the
Rector will be aided by three female teachers experience
and skill in their profession The location and organiza-
ton of This institution commend to the favorable notice
of parents in search OF home school for their daughters
Terms For board and English branches, per annum
$3.50.
Music, languages, and other ornamental branches extra
For circular, with full information, address
Rev. II. III. PHILLIPS, Rector
Aug. A-eo3w Urbana, Frederick Co., Md
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go FOR RENT the and commodious house on r
M,a west, occupied by Thos Richie, esq
LILA Ii is in healthy and beautiful location and has ad
vanges possessed by few places OF residence in Washing
ton furnace which warns the whole house. bath room,
kitchen range, &c Possession given the 10th of this
month.
For terms inquire of WM. A. GORDON, Quaremaser
Generals Office, War Department
July 9-3awf
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snIt-,yater Rathlng at Piney Point, Mary land.

rHE Potomac Pavilion, at this delightful watering place,
l. having been entirely refed and furnished anew is
open the reception and accommodation of visites
Piney Point is situated the Potomac river, its
mouth and commands othe debouche of that noble
river the Chesapeake bay 1t easy of access being
about hundred miles distant from Washington and Bal
The bathing at this place is at all times perfectly safe, as
there undercuent and the invalid and others can
enjoy surf bathing with the security. New bathing
have been erected and every attention viii be pas
to the comfort and convenience OF guests % the Invalid
this place pre- pleasant health and recrea
The Augusta leaves Washington every Monday
and Thursday o'clock, Tor Piney Gonl ana, re-
turning, leaves Wednesday and Saturday at ., a. M
The steamer Columbia leaves Washington every We'd
nesday g. M, tor the Point; eturng leaves every
sunday at d, a. w
The steamer Oceola leaves Washington every Sunday
O'clock a. m and every Thursday at O'Clock, p
reurnng leaves Point every Wednesday and Saturday
mornings. - -
Board per month $50 90
Board per week 90
Board per day 90
/ Children and servants half price.
KRkWooD & KELLER.
July I6-3awtlstS
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asa FOR RENT, large and convenient three-story
f1iia brick house. with back buildings all in complete
h1 der with marble nanels, and large double lot, with
ta0en, Capitol h adjoining the residence Of
A. Dowson $50 near the north Capitol gate Inquire OF
L.. PEPPER,
April 29-3awtf For the heirs.