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General Agency Mt Washington.

rTNIRTYTHREE years experience as a clerk In one OF
the principal accounting offices OF the treasury (3d
has Qualified the subscriber to undertake.
era agency the seat OF the federal government
and the transaction of any business with the public depart
Inent before Congress. An intimate acquaintance with
all matters of business in the several departments ana D
eaus n knowledge of the laws and the principles estab-
isbed Inv the departments, In relation
almost subject connected WIN pubic accounts ana
with which he has become familiar from long
in the public SERVICE affords him advantages and
facilities which, perhaps few others possess Ills atention
will be directed oil claims OF every char
acer embracing revolutionary claims against the United
States or individual Suites, whether or lands or money
pensions OF all kinds communication Tor nan pay ana pou
lies claims growing of contracts with the United
States examination of titles, and procuring patents Tor
lands of duties, remission OIL hhes or ioelufes
under the other aws the prosecution oil claims
ou of connected with the FLORIDA
Mexican wars claims before any board OF commissioners
estate and generally the transaction oil any and every
description of business in which the services oil an agent
may be required , c,,, 4,
The subscriber is extensively known in the city of Wash
ing the civil officers OF the government 10 many oicers
bo of the army and navy well as TO members OF Con-
ress 10 whom general reference Is made. The follow ing
Gentlemen selected whom, II necessary particular
reference is requested TO witt ;, r., nv
JAMES w. MCCU1LoH First Comptroller oil the treasury
ALBION X PARIS Second do - TO-
PETER HAeNER, Third Auditor Of the treasury .
Gen. Thomas ;. JEsUP, Quart. Master General u o A.
Gen GEORGE GIBSON Conmissary General OF Subsistence
Gen. ROGER JONES, AdJutant General.
Gen. NATHAN TowsoN, Paymaster General. -
Col JOSEPH G.. TorrEN Chief of the Corps OF Engineers.
Col JOHN j. ALBERT, Chief OF Typographical Engineers
RICHARD SMITH. esq, Cashier Metropolis Bank.
JAMES THoMpsoN esq., Chief Clerk Third Auditors Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office 18th street. opposite N E. corner Fuers Hotel
June 9-ly
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"F'irst Principles OF Chemistry -

. . bf BENJAMIN SnIIMAN, JR., M. A.,
PROFESSOR an Yale College, Of Science applied to the drts.
no department Of science, usually taught in col
eges and schools has there been fell such lanentabe
deficiency OF textbooks in that of chemistry None of
the rxbooks upon this subject in use,
he Fas Oh teachers and Tor past there has been
gen inquiry Tor textbook better adapted for colleges
ana Sher academies than any of those that have hereto
fore been before the public TO supply this want Profess
sof Silman has been induced to prepare elementary
work winch, we have hesitation in saying, cascula
ted every respect fill this long existing deficiency The
wel7lnown reputation the author is in itself sufficient
guaranty OF The merits of the work Every sheet has pass
ed though three able hands, and Il book has been made
IN all respects as complete possible.
1ip work Is Printed in l2mo. form of 1872 pages,
goodpaper handsomely bound, and contains upwards OF
two Hundred excellent Illustrations, descriptive Of the sub
jeot.
81 have examined 'Slmans First Principles Of Chem
uy, and consider it decidedly the best elementary work
that science with which have met containing large
amount OF wel-ananged matter in small space. The
style clear and concise it should be in textbook
aud iseasiy comprehensive by the beginner. 1t is work
admirably adapted to the use of schools and academies
anu OF all who commencing the study of chemistry.
"iENRY s. PATTERSON, M. D.,
professor of MateTia Medica, Pennsylvania College"
roe s.Ee 81 . +. TAYLOR.
Price doia.. June TO-
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Fauqaier whste sulphur Springs.

f THIS establishment favorably known for the
E1 tive qualities of its and the elegance and
comfort OF It's accommodation will be opened for
the reception OF visitors the LIST June. 1t 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 Isl OF June will end the LIST
of October, embracing months.
Lovers of Music viii find the band unsurpassed.
Bord $40 per week, 10 per week for weeks $50 per
month, $50 for the season
For than day 81 80 per day, so for sim
gle meal Is for lodging children under IL years of
age, and servants half price horses 50 per day. per
week 81 so, per month 49,
Irweeky stages will run from Washington until LIST OF
July, after that time daily
There will be line stages from Fredericksburg after
the LIST Of July previous which conveyances will be fur
nished on accommodating terms.
May I-lawt1stA Until DAN'L. WARD
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WINCHESTER MEDICAL COLLEGE,
., SerOnh Session.

TIME LECTURES of the second session OF the Win
l. chester Medical College will commences on Monday,
4 of October and continue until the LIST OF June next
under the following arrangement OF the chairs:
Hugh H. Mcclure, M. d., Professor of Principles and
Practice of Surgery. -.
Daniel Conrad, M d. Professor OF Anatomy and Physi-
ology.
j. Philip Smith, M. d., Professor of Theory and Practice
of Medicine. ~
John j. H. Saith, M. d. Professor of Obstetrics, Dis
Women and Children and Medical Jurisprudence
VIM A. Bradford, M. d., Professor OF Matera Nedca
and Chemistry
FeesThe lee each Professor is $780, Naturalization fec
(pad once ony,) $5; Dssectng ticket, $l0; the whole
amounting 10 Ssli5 The graduation fee $40.
Excellent boarding and lodging will be furnished at either
hotels private boarding at VIZ to 3 per week
necessary expenses of student for the eight months
may be estimated at less than $3.50. 80,
The Faculty are building splendid edifce which will
ready the reception OF the next class, by means OF an
granted for that purpose by the last
" DANIEL CONRAD, M. D.,
Dean of the Faculty.
Winchester Va July 2l-3tawtl5th DC.
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NEW AND MOST EXPEDITIONS LINE

To Pney Point and the other landings on NE po on
Chesapeake bay to baltimore
sN--n THE public is hereby advised, that on and
2sessa77 after Monday the 9TH instant, the quick and
heautnl steamer POWHATAN will run semweekly, in
connexion with the steamer AUGUSTA, between the
month of Aouia creek, Pney Point and Baltimore.
Passengers by the Augusta, leaving Washington at or
Alexandria at 81, a. m, Mondays and Thursdays
i've at Aqua creek about IL M, where they take the supe
rior Pow hatan, arriving at Pney Point between
) and g. p. m The PowlIaan thence proceeds Balt-
more where she arrives by 4, the next morning
Returning, the Powhatan will leave Baltimore at
Tuesdays and Fridays Passengers by her breakfast at
Piney Point and arrive at Aqua creek by H. where
they take the mail Augusta and arrive heXan
dra by a and at Washington by p.
The Powhatan viii take in and put out passengers AT all
the landings the Potomac
pinev Point, and return So 90
Passage any other landings on the Potomac be- 80
low Aqua creek %
Passage between Washington Alexandria and
Baltimore, (includng meals,) with the privilege oil
returning the next day a charge of 81 only %
Fo further particulars apply TO Capt j. w Rodgers ON
board the Augusta, to .
GEO. MATTINGLY, Agent
June 30-3taw
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Notice to Mariners.

New HAVEN HARBoR, CoNNEcTIcUT.
A CLOSE examination OF the Southwest Lodge,
n Gently made by Lieut.. Commanding J. r. Goidsbo-
rough United States navy, assistant in the survey,
that the least water upon it 81 feet at low
water spring tides A. d. BACHE,
July 33-dIm Superintendent U. s. Coast Survey
NEW Music this day received
IN Tell me that you love, (song composed by Chas H.
Granger.
The Sailor Boy, (song,) composed by Gibson
Sweet is the Smile OIL my Mary, (song0 by G. Barker
NH,n'ial. Semi, MUSIC, PIX DE YiJmipg.,
Strong. -
Crouch. .
Oh were a Bird music by ga Lady"
Hndoo Mother.
Death of Major RinggoId, (song D by G. w. Mnnick
Yesterday, Ca ballad, music by j. Blockley.
1t is the Chime music by Hart
miss Thee, my Mothers music by 9; w. Glover
Gpsey Girls Song, composed by s. Glover
The Old Granite State, Hntchinson's, quartette
The above music, together with many other new
pieces this day received tor sale at reduced price at
Stationers' Hall, Pennsylvania avenue. -
Juy VIM. FlSCiEh.
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Pennsylvania Medical College,

ENbeff, Ub0Cc LIN street, I,HHduetVHtu-
TVNIIE annual oil instruction IN this lnsttuton win
/ commence on the first Monday in November next and
be continued the ensuing first OF March The faculty
is constituted as follows:
William Darrach, NJ d. Principles and Practice OF Nled-
cine.
John Wibank M. d., Obstetrics and Diseases OF Women
and Children. :, rl
Henry S. Patterson, NJ. d., Maerla Medica and lhera-
peutics. ,p,;,
William r. Grant, Nj. d., Anatomy and Physiology
David Gilbert. nj. d. Principles and PIactce OF surgery
Washington l.. Alice, M. d., Medical Chemistry -
The Anatomical rooms will be opened on the first Mon
dav in October under the direction OF Professor Grant, as
sisted by A. f. Mcintyre, M. d., Demonstration OF Anatomy
ma All nups attending second course of lectures (as
veil those received ad ede those who have attended
their first course this nsituton,) will be furnished with
Clinical instruction the Pennsylvania Hos
pital, Pine street. -
FeEs.Matricu 5 for each ticket, SD gradua-
ton, $50. r,lxx
HENRY s. PATTERSON,
July 26-IawtIstNov Registrar, No. "a Arch street
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M TLITARY Law, Courts nfartied, dsc.-The Const

MILITARY Law, Courts Marital, xlc.-The Consu-
ll tuition and Practice OF Courts Martial, AID the Law
ofEvence of such Courts, by Captain simmons Kcyal
Artillery 3D. edition, enlarged vol, London The Duties
Of Judge Advocates, by Captain r. M. Hughes, Deputy
Judge Advocate General, vols London, 1870. Notes ON
Military Law and the Proceedings OF Courts Martial, by
Capt Grilhs, Royal Artillery, vo London Military
Law Authorities, by Major W Hcnsb, ! v9l Calcutta.
OF Enquiry, by Field Officer. vol Dublin Practical
Remarks General Courts Martial, by Major Kennedy,
Judge Advocate General OF the Bombay Army VOL, Lon
don Macarthur the Principle and Practice of Courts
Martial, vol, London. Tyler Military Law, vol,
London. Treatise Courts Martial, by Major Adye,
Deputy Judge Advocate, l vol, London Military Law
Constitution, and Practice of Courts Martial the Law Of Mil
ay Evidence, &c by Capt De Hart of the United States
Artillery vol, New York American Military Law and
the Practice of Courts Martial, by Lieut. O'Brien, United
States Army, VOL, Philadelphia Macombs Practice OF
Couns Martial VOL, New York Proceedings OF Military
Court of Enquiry Generals Scott and Gaines, vol,
Washington Proceedings of the Court Martial in the
Mackenzie case by ]. Fenmoe Cooper, vol, New York
Military Miscellany: History of Military Punishnents,
&C. by H. Marshall, Deputy Inspector General, vol, Lon
don 1916 The Queens Negotiations and Orders for the
Army, l vol London. The Dispatches and General Or
ders Of the Duke of Wellington, VOL, London Marshall
Soldiers vol London. Official Letters, Naval and
Military, OF the last War of Great Britain and the United
Staies l voland many others of the classification,
including also various Military and Naval Histories, Bio
gaphes and Memoirs, OF which just imported by
June IL +. TAYLOR
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Class No. YELLOW Pine III

CLASS No 2.--Whte Oak Timber.
go g pieces dec 60 feet long Hs by 3 inches Sa
5000 linear feet promscuous lengths, average less
than 45 feet, Is by lS inches
CLASS No a. heau.ing Copper and Mails
80 sheets 81 or hot rolled sheathng copper
LOO lbs II inch copper sheathing nails.
All of the above timber must be of the best quality
sound straight and splits, shakes, and bad knots
and be well hewn the sides parallel, the angles
right angles and the pieces must be of size sufficient to adj
The copper is be the best hot rolled sheathng copper
Tie offers must be made for each class and Tor each of
number, and be endorsed the price per cubic foot
the TIMBER and pound for the copper and nails be
distinctly stated and the whole amount OF each bid cor
recty added up and expressed in words
All the timber and copper be delivered the several
yards before the LIST day Of March next such
Inspection at each place of delivery the chief of the bu
reau shall direct and be satisfactory in all respects
In conformity with the provisions OF the law approved
August 10, 1916. each offer must be accompanied by
written guaranty signed by responsible per
Or bidders w his aheif bid Bs aecAd did !H
obligation within days after the bidder bidders shall
have been notified by letter through the post Office OF the
sureies, to furnish the materials proposed for.
That the bureau may be enabled to carry said law into
with certificate from navy agent, district attorney
judge of the district court or some responsible public oi
known the Navy Department, stating that the guar
their bids responsible and able to meet
the requirements of the law of the failure of the
bidders to enter into contract accordingly. =
these rules in all respects and the bureau to itself
the right to reject the offers of deautg bidder con-
tractor.
Bond and security will be required in one-thd the est-
mated of the contract and per cent, in addi
ton TO the security by bond will be deducted from each
bill paid, until the contract shall be cancelled, and ninety
cent will be paid within thirty days after the delivery
and approval OF the bills for each delivery of not less than
IS 900 in amount.
BY order of the Bureau of Yards and Docks.
WIN. b. SCOTT Navy Agent.
D5-To be published once week for four weeks in the
Union and National lntelligencer, Washington Argus,
Portland, Maine; Morning Post, Boston; Argus Albany,
New York Journal of Commerce, New York; Pennsyl-
vanian Philadelphia; Sum- Baltimore Enquirer, Rich
mond, Va Beacon, Norfolk, Va. Jefersonan, New Or
leans Democrat, Pensacola Standard, Raleigh, NJ G.
Georgian, Savannah Mercury Charleston S. G. and one
copy of the paper containing this advertisement with the
number of squares contains marked thereon, to be for
warded to this office with the bill for advertising.
Aug 4-la4w
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CITY OF WASHINGTON, TUESDAY NIGHT AUGUST 10, lSn

have from II to "a inches spring. side less than l2
inches, and TO mould less than II inches the small
end.
No. 2. Ten pieces of No to be II feet in length, to
inches and 10 mould less than IL inches the small
end. .
No. 3. Ten pieces of No. TO be 10 feet in length TO
have from "a to 30 inches spring. side than II
end.
No 4. Ten pieces Of No to be Is feet in length to
have from ~ to AS inches spring. to side less thnn IL
inches and mould not less than IL inches at the small
end.
No g. Ten pieces of No be ii feet in length to have
rom ~ to 30 inches spring. to side less than IL inches
and to mould not less than IL inches at the small end.
The above nftY be of the best white oa
clear of splits bad Knots and other defects Diagrams
of the above will be furnished contractor by the com
mandant OF the navy yard.
Locust Imber-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, TO square at small end
ii inches.
Twenty pieces, each7 feet in length, square small
end Is inches,
Twenty pieces each feet in length, 10 square at small
end IL inches
YeAlow-Pine Tmber.--By the cubic foot.
10000 cubic feet yellow pine plank stocks; be got
straight the siding way and rough squared be OF the
best southern yeowpine, of fine grain to the the
pieces rs per samples, which be application
to the yard. The stocks o have MOI
than eighth of the beadhs of the face from each
onehalf to squarE less than IL inches the small end
clear of sap, and one halfto square less than IA inches
at the ial eid clear OF sap to be clear of heart wind
shapes, bad knots, and all other defects
Seveny-eght pieces of fine grain southern yellow pine,
of the following dimensions; be free from all defects,
such knots shakes and not to have sap than
oneeghth the breadth of the face from each corner and
to be got straight.
d., a. L., E,ot
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$50 FOR sAIE-A two-story brick rough cast house
El pleasantly situated New York avenue, in full
-EX view Of the Potomac between 18th and 18th Streets
square ITO.
tcontains eight rooms, and dry and convenient cellar
with good yard in front and back and is well suited
accommodate geneel family 1t is within one minutes
walk of the War and Navy Departments.
Also, number is, in square 10, eligbly situated on II
street. Gen. Eatons in the First Ward, containing
9,l99 square feet
Two lots numbered and in square 99f situated on the
OF l2h and Penny east oil the
Capitol, containing "A, lag feet.
The OF the above will be moderate, and MADE 10
For particulars applv to CHARLES DE SEEDING,
March 6-2awn No. III Todds Buildings Fenn- avenue
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ALEXANDRIA LOTTERYClass No. So, for 1917.
To be drawn Alexandria Saturday, the 18th Of August
ISi7
10 number lottery-l3 drawn ballots.
HARTxVELL,S WASHINGTON HOUSE,

Chestnut above sepenh door to the Masonic Hail.
PHILADELPHIA
THIS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and refumished,
Il and the proprietor has spared means TO insure
to his vsers every comfort and convenience. The
dining for gentlemen well the private ordi-
nary ladies, large and convenient The parors and
chambers capacous, and fitted up in the most modern
STYLE. Ths house being in central position the propre
tor soicts continuance of public favor, pedging himself
that no effort his part shall be spared 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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WASHINGTON Hall For Rent.-Washngton Hall is
w situated the southwest of Pennsylvania
and 9th street, Washington city, nearly opposite
Colemans Hotel commanding fine view, and is one OF
the conspicuous buildings in the Metropolis. 1t is
nearly finished, and offered for rent in whole or in
part Its dimensions areength 50 feet width, 81 feet
four high with basement well suited for refec-
tory bowling saloon. The pavements vaulted, and
whole building finished in the best manner.
The ground story suitable for extensive clothing
Enlistment grocery exchange broker, bank In all
spects the very centre of business.
The above intended for exhibitions other pub
lie purposes.
Ii the Hall rented disposed of by the 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 KEY WORTH,
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington city.
The Baltimore Sun, Philadelphia Ledger and New York
Herald, will insert the above notice week Tor three
weeks, and send their accounts to the subscriber.
Nav ll-Ia3w
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Army Portfolio.

A SERIES of views comprising sketch OF the encamp-
n OF the United States army, under General Tay-
or at Corpus Christi heights of Monterey from the Ssltlo
road looking towards the city from the west valley OF
Saluo, from near the base OF Palace hill, at Monterey
view othe city OF Monterey, from housetop the
main plaza and Monterey, from Independence
hill, near the Bishops Palace; with the village of Guada-
lupe and Sierra Sia, Saddle Mountain, in the dis
lance. Skeched by Captain d. p Whiting, 7h infantry,
u. s. A., and this day received for sale, at Satoners
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue.
Price, for the series of plates, "a -
Inne Is WM. FISCHER
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LATIE late residence of Mr. Armed, Prince street,
l in Alexandria The house is brick, built OF the best
materials handsomely finished and wearranged for
and convenience; contains fifteen most oil them
large airy and has wide hall through the centre
Outhouses brick also covered with metal consisting, IN
one range wood and washouses, cistcn above ground
two bathing and dressing rooms. On the opposite
wing fine greenhouse; and In the rear BRICK wostofy
double house for servants.
The owergarens extend from Patrick to Henry street
The vegetable garden is large and productive
1t is considered by many, the handsomest ana most de-
sirablc residence in the District
II will be sold low and accommodating terms, APP
ploaton 10 VIM. ID. MUTT,
Sept 25-f AT the treasury department
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Through tickets tn Norfolk Portsmouth, Old Point
Comfort, &c. via. Richmond and Port WaIthaII.
W'hOic fare s. 80 only.
NEW DAILY EXPRESS LIME
sN~voS rYsrysf,7zfc,y,
s,ii.assl~ l

s~- Warrington, via Alex
."ria, TO fredericksburg, Richmond, and Peters,
burg, Virginia.
TEE Undersigned having made the necessary arrange
i mens with the Steamboat and Railroad Companies be-
Meen the above named places, prepared, under
the name and style of ROGERS, DARRACOTT ~ AL
LEM toreoeve every description of light goods and for
ward the same (as above staed) reasonable
We trust, by giving personal attention the bus
hess to meet with encouragement assure Our friends
at nothing shall be wanting part afford sasac
l6h,
All light articles such ss parcels and packages which
may be consigned care, will be delivered free
and merchandise other articles, which may be
heavy for the mail train will have particular by
dle freight train
]. w. ROGERS, Master Steamer Powhatan
b. +. DARRACOTT, Train captain, X. f. ~ p. II. r.
WILLIAM fl. ALLEN, DEPOT agent, 80 do
hicnlnond, Va, May /, 1Sy7-May I--ttr