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THE y MON.


TN pursuance of decree the Superior Court of Chan
ccry for the Richmond circuit made on the 18th June,
s47 undersigned will offer for SALE Wednesday, the
10Th November next, IL airiino ne fair
the following valuable Estates lying on James river and
No The upper plantation, adjoining the lands of Thos
acres large portion which river grounds
80 being Tnckahoe island with considerable
diaey in the line OF coal formation having pits now
cessul operation on each side OF and few years ago
coal mines extensively worked ON the prem
ises. thick seam of coal on the land adjoining this
tract has lately been opened and worked nearly the line
II Is believed that no lands in Virginia offer favor
able prospect for those who wish engage the coal bu
siness.
This lies a compact iorm-the buildings are near
lent heart.
No. 2. The tract formerly owned by James Curre de,
ceased, called EHslie, adjoining No and containing by
survey 765 OF which about 200 are low grounds
OF the best qualify On this there is am excellent
coed brick dwelng-ho with an ice-house and other
convenient out-houses.
No B. The lower plantations purchased of the late David
Meade Randolph, containing, by survey, 69I acres, OF
which about IA low grounds with large
body of second low grounds There is dwelling house
this tract which, at small expense, might be rendered
very comfortable residence
No. 4. A of land bought of Thomas Mann Ran
dolph having thereon grs and MILL and containing
about 1876 acres On about ~ acres southwest
OF this tract Mr. Randolph has reserved right dig coal
These tracts otland are contiguous each other They
form body OF land OF great fertility and in the highest
state of improvement Their vicinity to Richmond being
distant from twelve miles the advantages the
canal, which at the foot of the hills situation
do the least possible injury the affords of rga
ton and ola waierpower, there being perpea waste of
water points, with the value of the coil property.
make it perhaps the valuable that Of
fered for sale in Virginia Near 300 have been lined
with great benefit About 1000 bushels of wheat will be
sown before the sale.
The will be offered for sale at EHerae which is
nearly CENTRAL in the order abovedescrbed The
according to the decree, will be follows one-fouh
othe puchasemoney cash. and the residue in three equal
lnstanents OF one two and three years. bearing
from the first day OF January next when possession of
the property will be delivered the purchases executing
bonds the credit payments and receiving
till the purchase money shall be paid, and conveyance
directed by the court Mr. Jenkins residing the estate
will show it to any one DESTROYS of purchasing.
Is. w. LEIGH }c,
VIM. F. WICKHAM, }Oomf rs
Before the end of the year. the slaves, about 1870 in
ber the stock, crops &c. will be offered for SALE of which
due notice will be given.
Sept. l5-ctds b. w. L.
w +, w.
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General Agency mt Washington City.


MANY years experience as clerk in one Of the princi-
ltl pal accounting offices OF the Treasury department,
requiring general knowledge of public accounts the pn
cpes and usages governing their settlement and the de-
pament bureau to which they may respectively refer,
will be sufficient guaranty to claimants OF the subscribers
afcaonsto prosecute with precision and facility claims
oevey character and description against the general gov
ennent, and before Congrcss-especaly all claims grow
ing of the Mexican
States corporations companies distant agents, and ndi
vduas addressing their communications to (posage
paid) sCieorgetown, d. c." will be promptly acknowE
edged, and punctually attended to.
Office near the War Department, Washington
b. CLEMENTS.
REFERENCES!
Hon. A. X. PARIS, Second Comptroller Treasury.
Gen. N. TowsoN, Paymasier General
PETER HAGNER, esq, Third Auditor Treasury.
Hon. Gro. G.. WASHINGTON, Maryland
Hon. A. N. SHEPHERD, North Carolina.
Gen. A. q. BENNETT, Mississippi.
Rev. BENZ. Nj. MILLER Mobile, Alabama.
Hon A. L.. MrIs, St Louis, Missouri.
WIN. J. ANDERSON, esq, New York city;
fhy-Commercia Register Mobile Ala; Missouri Repub-
lean Mo- Commercial Advertiser N. Y; Free Trader,
Natchez, Mi, will please copy and forward account, with
paper containing advertisement, to b. y.
Sept 30-2mocp
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PROPOSALS FOR RATIONs.

HEADQUARTERS OF THE MARINE CoRPs,
QUARTERMAsTERs OFFICE, Washington, Oct Ia, lo4I
SEPARATE PROPOSALS will be received al this Office
- until I'D o'clock Monday the 10Th day OF Noven
Der next for furnishing the United States marines
at the following stations, for the year 1878, VIZ;
Chnrestown, Massachusetts,; .
BROOKLYN, Long Island, New York;
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
Gospori, (near Noriolk,) Virginia;
Pensacola, Florida and
Washington, District OF Columbia.
Each ration consist of pound and quarter of fresh
beef or three quarters of pound of mess pork eighteen
ounces OF bread superne -four the option OF the gov
eminent; and the of six pounds of good coffee,
twelve pounds of best New Orleans sugar. eight quarts
SALT four pounds of good hard brown soap and one and
half pounds OF good hard dipped allow candles, to each
hundred rations.
The beef required shall be delivered the order of the
officer of each station either in bulk by the
single ration and shall consist of the best and choice
portions of the carcass; the pork to be No. prime mess
pork and the groceries of the best quality OF the kinds
named, subject to inspection.
No bid will be entertained unless accompanied by the
names of two suretes (ol known responsibility for the
faithful performance of the contract
To be endorsed Proposals for rations for 1SiS'
AUG. A. NICHOLSON,
Cuartermaster Marine Corps
The North American and Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Portsmouth Gazette, New Hampshire; Boston Post and
Boston Times Boston New York Herald New York Eve
ming Post, and New York Courier and Enquirer New York
Baltimore Republican and Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Nor
folk Herald, Norfolk Beacon, and New Era, Norfolk Rich
mond Enquirer and Richmond Wing, Richmond Alexan
dra Gazette Alexandria, Va and the Pensacola Gazette
will give the above three insertions each per week. and
to this office for payment.
Oct I4-}tawtl5Nov
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Rv n. GREEN, .q.sctfO,,eer.

Ii GU Sch OLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT
II AUCTlON.-On Monday, the 18th Instant shall sell
the residence of Mr. Aquilla Rckets, G, 18th
street, the War office, excellent lot OF furniture,
viz:
Mahogany sofa, divans, ottomans, and arm rocker
Do sdeboard, dressing and other bureaus
Do dining, breakfast centre, and card tables
Do marbe-top pier table
Large mahogany frame mirrors NC.
Mahogany hat-rack, workstands, secretary, &c.
Cane and wood-seat chairs, lounges, &c.
Maple and walnut French post bedsteads
Warrobes, awshsands, rib, and toilet sets
Girandoes, solar, hall, and other lamps
Window curtains and painted shades
Andirons, shovel and tongs, and Tenders
3-py, ingram, passage and step carpet
Feather beds, bedding hair mattress, hearth rugs
China, glass, and crockery ware, among which are
some first rate cut-gass walters
Plated fruit baskets, walters, and German silver forks
Ivory-hande knives, mante ornaments, &c.
Cooking and other stoves, with good lot of kitchen
requisites
Also, good one.horse wagon nearly new, and well
made, with many other articles necessary
Terms of sale; All sums under $50, cash $40, a
credit of sixty and ninety days. for notes satisfactorily
dorsed, bearing interest A. GREEN,
Oct l4-3t Auctioneer.
r. SThe house is for rent sale. Apply to the present
occupant the subscriber. A. q.
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PROSPECTUS
THE
CONGRESSIONAL REGISTER.

With the commencement Of tho 3Oth Congress, we pro-
pose to continue the Congressional Register ON the same
plan as published during the last session viii contain
full and accurate report of the business proceedings OF
Congress- together with sketches of the debates which take
place in each house. The Congress be OF the
most important which has assembled for years. and II is
determination to give to the people complete history
of their proceedings and such price that every per
who takes interest in the of that body pro
n copy 1t is believed that the LIST session OF the Both
Congress will continue least eight months and we there
fore propose issue weekly mammoth sheet
torm their proceedings the unprecedented low rate Of
<a,.o <yayy,. .,e- -o.,,, c,r fhe sessJov
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colony of the United States To such audaciy could
oppose nothing bat fnnness and our vaoT.
bfertcans! You will find me, ever, leading In your
defence striving 10 free you from heavy yoke and pre-
serve your affairs from infamous violation, and your daugh
e and wives from the extremity OF assault The enc.
my raises the sword wound your noble 'front.' you draw
il likewise chastise the rancorous pride Of the invader
Mericans Forever live the independence of the country
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
MEXICO. September z, lS47
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Mexico, September z, 1917.

GrJFAiR-The ladies of ST. Pauls Lutheran Church in
Washington city purpose holding a fair in the Odd Eel
lows saloon ON 7h street, the city post Office, to
mence on Monday evening next, October 49, They Will
offer for sale the largest possible variety OF fancy and other
articles, and respectfully solicit the public patronage The
proceeds are to be applied the completion OF their
church.
narI
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DISTANT SUBSCRIBERS may forward MS money by letter,
the postage which will be paid by and all risk
sumcd by ourselves in its safe transmission.
Postmasters authorized to act agents and by
sending five DAILY subscribers with $50 enclosed,
five SEMI WEEKLY subscribers with $25 enclosed, five
WEEKLY subscribers with $40 enclosed will be entitled to
copy the edition they furnish subscribers
for,
NoTIoE.-Newspapers by publishing Prospectus with
this attached until the LIST OF December next will
ceve during the session of Congress- the Congressional
Register and Tri- Weekly Union.
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A Furnished House for Rent.

A FURNISHED house, to suit small family, can be
n had for very low rent IL is situated on the west side
of 10Th street. between and streets Not yards from
the house very good gentee boarding house. where the
family obtain their meals should they wish to keep
house.
Terms can be known by applying at the residence.
Oct. 9-3tt
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UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMSHIP

UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMSHIP
Xk1@NIND WASHINGTON For Bremen, via South
LZN1lxho ampton. The above ship will leave New
szaSE8Eu York for Bremen on Thursday, Ilth Novem-
Der, stopping at Southampton to land passengers.
Returning she will leave Bremen the Sd, and South
amptom on the 9TH December.
Passage from New York Southampton Bremen, $l20
Passa from Southampton Bremen TO New York; $3.50
For freight passage apply to the Ocean Steam Navi-
CATION pnny, As William street, New York.
Oct l3-2w
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CHINGL ES.-l20,0O0 best quality JUNIPER SHIN
- Giles, Just received and for sale by
WATERS " ZIMMERMAN,
OctS-6t Alexandria, Va.
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,iSoAK CoRDs.-Just received from the manufacturer
" 10 dozen cloak cords, assorted styles aud prices.
Oct l3-3tif ID. CLAGETT ~ CO .
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Revolutionary Claims.

AM in possession of authentic documentary evidence OF
i the services and claims of the officers of the Virginia
State line and navy halfpay for life and bounty lands
and of the officers of the continental lines of the several
States to pensions, commuiaon pay, and bounty lnnds
The evidence viii be furnished the claim prosecuted, mt
the option of claimant Letters directed Gen John
T. Dove Tallahassee, Florida postpaid will be attended
JOHN p. DUVAL.
Oct l3-cptf
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Half PAYABLE an adpnnes remainder the Isl Of March.
Each young lady will provide herself win silver
fork, table and teaspoon
No boarder will be allowed to shop, or raise accounts
without the express permission of the principal.
The boarders are expected attend church with the
family any charge for pew rent; nor are they per
mcd TO 20 abroad unless under the supervision of Mrs
c. or one of the teachers No departure from this rule will
be allowed unless by express agreement with the parent
guardian.
i IcHMoNp, 1871. July 26-3moawcp
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N IRIS. GEN. CARRINGTON'S Seminary for young
Nl ladies' the LIST of October, and closes
the st July Mrs Darlington spares pains to have
all the departments filed with competent teachers and
promise thorough an education as can be
obtained in any part of the Union.
Mrs C's dwelling is in a beautiful retired, and healthy
part of city, combining many local advantages not gen
orally found in city residence and the internal arrange
ments are such the comfort Of the inmates.
The boarlcrs considered members OF the family and
required its regulations but they govern
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-06-10

CPRING SUPPLY.-Weh have just received
- our Spring supply Of PAPER, BONNET
BOARDS, &C., comprising, in part,
600 reams cap and crown wrapping Paper
100 double cap and crown do do
500 ruled and plain cap and letter do
60 groce Bonnet Boards, some extra fine
100 doz Comly's Spelling Books
50, 900 Quilts Nos. 20, 80, 40, SO and 60
10000 Slate Pencils, English and German
cases English and German States, all sizes
Red, black, and blue Ink, in bottles, all sizes
English and American Ink Powder, blk and red
Indclible Ink, with and without the wash
Best English Bristol Boards and Drawing Pencils
India Rubber, French Crayons, Camels and Sable
Pencils [Stumps
India Ink, Port Crayons, Tracing Paper and
Letter and Note Envelopes, all sizes, some beauti-
full Tiers and Seals
Note Paper, all sizes and qualities; Motto Wa
Best English Mathematical Instruments, in wood
and fsh-skin cases
Dividers, Parallel RULERS, Protractors
Gunter's Scales, ivory and lockwood Scales
Ruling Pens, Carringtons Patent Rulers
Perforated Bristol Board
Tissue Paper, assorted colors; Drawing Books
Drawing Cards. best water colors; Red Tape
Patent Letter Clips, Inkstands with Pen Racks
Red Waters, in half and quarter pound boxes
Black WATERS, best extra super Sealing Wax, red,
black, and assorted colors
Copying Paper, and best Copying Ink
HaIfbound and full bound Day Books and Ledgers
with every other article usually kept in Station
cry Store Our supply of BOOKS is large and
we'll selected embracnga all the new standard works
Of merit and all the School Books used in the prin
cipal Colleges and Seminaries ofthe United States
all of which we offer at usual low prices fo1
cash. or to punctual customers. The highest mar.
ket price given in trade for RAGS
BELL & ENTWISLE,
apI Is King street, Alexandria, va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-06-10
WILLIAM S. JUSTIS,
Practical Clock and Watch Maker
and JeWehler,

dA1Au jew e11ers
No. so, Pratt Street, I'd door from Com
MERGE St., Baltimore,
ID RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens OF
1G-Chares county that he keeps at his e'ore a
variety of En- aang Articles szzaG JesVe1ry.
in part as follows:
Gold and silver Watches, watch chains and keys,
Do DO Spectacles, Spoons and Thimbles
Gilt and jet Jewery-Purses and Pocket Books
Perfumery, Soaps and Cologne-Spy Glasses
Penknives, Razors, Scissors, Knives and Forks
Tea and Table Spoons of all kinds
Work boxes-Guns,P Pistols and Percussion Caps
Violin Strings-Carpet and Travelling Bags
Whips and Canes, Snuff and Cigar Boxes
Umbrellas, Brass, Wood and Alabaster Clocks
Ladies' Fans, Harmonicas, Toy Watches
Rattles, Beads and Necklaces, Matches
Razor Straps, Shaving and Dressing Cases
Needles, Pins, Hooks and Eyes, Eyelets and
Trimmings
Whalebone, Bonnet and Ribbon Wire
Suspenders, Carriers, Leather Belts
Paper Hangings and Blinds-together with
many other articles.
Persons visiting the city would do well to call at
No. so, as he can sell any of the above articles,
and do all kinds of repairing cheap, if not cheap
er than any other establishment in the city.
n. B.-Clocks and Watches repaired at a mo-
ment's notice and ,carranted.
nov. Sly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-06-10
ST. ANNE'S FEMALE SCHOOL,
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND.

TRUSTEES:
Rev. E. M. VAN DEUsEN, Rector of St. Annes
Parish.
Vestrvmen of St. Annes Parish:
Hon. Chancellor JOHNSON,
A. RANDALL: Esq,
r. w. Gill,
Mr.. GEO. E. FRANKLIN,
Mr.. GEO. G. BREWER,
Mr.. JAMES SANDS.
Capt. P. F. VOORHEES,, U. S. N.
D. CLAUDE, nj. d.
OFFICERS:
Rev. EDWIN M. VAN DEUsEN, Rector and Vister.
Miss nj. MILLER, Principal.
Miss F.. CONVERSE, Head of the Family.
Miss A. SrRoBEL, Teacher of French and Music.
Miss G. l.. HAVEN, English Teacher.
Rev. II. Humphreys, ID. D., President of st.
Natural Philosophy.
st. Annes is a Boarding and Day School for
young Ladies, designed for thorough intellectual
and religious training. Right mental culture and
the influences of Christian home, are the great OBJ
ects of the Teachers labors.
TERMS.-For girls over IL years of age, 5000
per scholastic year of ten months, including every
expense, except French, Music and Stationery
For girls under IL years, $l70-a reduction of G25
for each, will be made from the above charges, when
two or more sisters are placed at the School En-
trance fee $25, or bed, bedding, towels and table
napkins may be furnished by the pupil Board and
tuition paid sem-annually iss advance. Vacation
August and September.
anil 92-6w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-06-10
E. WHITMAN'S
IL. w III MAN =
AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE,
AND SEED STORE,

.1VND SEED SIORE,
Corner Of Light g. Pratt streets, Baltimore.
H\HE Proprietor has the satisfaction to inform
n the Farmers and Planters of the South and
West that In addition to his mandatory in Balti-
more, he is also furnished from the various manu-
factories in Maine Massachusetts, New York,
Pennsylvania, and other parts of the country with
n the most improved kind of PLOUGHS,
S@@E-.fGRICULTUR. MACHINERY
- ss1;Sssa'sA and IMPLEMENTS, manufactured
expressly for him to suit the various soils and pur-
poses of the South and West His arrangements
enable him to sell Wholesale and Retail, at manu-
facturers prices, and renders his establishment the
largest and most extensive in the Union (for par
ticulars see Catalogue, which may always be had
gratis when applied for.)
At the Exhibition of the Talbot County Agrcul-
tural Society, held at Easton in November, 1916,
the Committee on Agricultural Implements, report
TO EznA whitman, Jr.
The Society's highest premium for
Best Flushing Plough, (Prouty & Mears' No 1888
Seeding do do 90 81 IS
= Subsoil &c do do GO So
Wheat Fan, l. II. Grants, SIS
Corn Shelter, E. Whitmans, SIS
Straw Cutter n. Hovey's, SIS
Fodder Gutter, J. Rogers, ga
q Harrow, Geddes', SO
ne nlSneSL Premium Deel awarded OH the
above Implements, at most of the Agricultural Ex-
hibitions in the United States-and the Prouty &
Mears' Centre Draught Plough alone, has received
more than $1,000 IN PREMIUMS.
Farmers wishing to purchase any of the above,
may find them for sale at the Warehouse of the
subscriber, who is the manufacturers only Agent
for the sale of them in Maryl land and vicinity.
For sale as above
200 Whitman's Wrought Iron Railway H
so Best Sweep Horsepowers-2, and horses.
100 Whitman's patent Thrasher, which thrashes
and cleans at same operation.
1000 Ploughs, embracing all the sizes made by
Prouty & Mears of Boston; Ruggles, Nourse
& Mason, of Worcester, and various other
manufacturers.
$50 Corn and Tobacco Cultivators, various pat
terms.
200 Wheat Fans, variety of patterns, among
which is l. II. Grants, N. Y.
@" Germ Shelters.
$50 Straw Cutters.
100 Corn and Cobb Crusbers.
A variety ofShovels, Spades Hoes, Rakes, Forks,
and articles in the Farming and Gardening line,
generally.
Also inst received from Philadelphia. general
assortment of GAttbEc SEEDS which we can
recommend fresh and pure.
EZRA WHITMAN,
Corner of Light and Pratt streets, Baltimore.
mar ll-6m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-06-10
JOHN M. OREM & co.
MERCHANT ,TAILORs.

MERCHANT 'TAILoRs,
No. $50 Baltimore Street, North-west cor
mer Of Charles, Baltimore,
"AVE received their Spring and Summer sup
ILL ply of Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestngs, sc. &C.,
which they will make to order in the best and most
fashionable style.
Gentsemem's Clothing.
On the second floor of their building, which has
been fitted up for the purpose, willbe found large
assortment of the finest and medium qualities of
Clothing ready made Of superior lyle and workman
ship. ~
No VARIATION IN PRICES, 81 price is dis
tinctly marked in figures on every garment.
The basement has been handsomely fitted up for
the sale of goods by the Piece-a very large assert
ment of CLOTHS, C.4SSLIERS, VESTLNGS
.4.ND 7.4ILOR'S TRIMMINGS, being always on
hand, at the lowest market prices, to which the at
tenton of purchasers is invited
apl sly.
The Onion will give the above three insertions
and send account to this Office for collection.