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Old Point Comfort Hotel, virginia.

rTNIS splendid establishment from improvements
unsurpassed in the comfort and of its acconmo
daons by in the Union, will be opened for the recep
of visites the 1st day of June. Situated on the
Chesapeake bay, in full view Of the ocean, as healthy as
any spot in the world, and lying directly great nail
between the north and the south offers as resting
place every nducement the traveller either search Of
health pleasure with climate in early summer famed
for its refreshing breezes, be described
delightful or more heathys the experience Of all
wing acquainted here will provehan that enjoyed by
all in the latter part of August and the entire fall months
This with the great facility of reaching herebong distant
only few hours from of large Cities with daily
mails both north and south, and from eight twelve
steamboats, passing daily in every directionnake
desirable location families and of business as we'll
ALSO delightful and safe for those whom fear of
disease drives away from their homes.
The batlhouses have been greatly enlarged and inn
proved fitted up with hot baths shower baths and private
baths, and still aitordng ample for the expert
swimmer There is also splendid beach for those who
prefer surf bathing
The table will 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 forthe
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. ten-pns
music and ing with obging and efficient agents
each department We shall every exerion make
Old Point in all respects the most desirable Waeringplace
in the county. $500 = u....
JAMES s. FRENCH.
May 20--lawcp MAT. Inell
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s'First Principles Of Chemistry -

- by BENJAMIN SuLIMAN, JR., M. A,
PROFESSOR IN Yale College Of Science applied TO the ts.
no department of science, usually taught in col
eses and schools, has there been felt such lamenabe
deficiency OF textbooks in that of chemistry None
the textbooks upon this subject in USE
e wants Oh teachers, and Tor past there has been
general inquiry for textbook better adapted for colleges
ana higher academies than any of those that have hereto
lore been before the public To supply this want, Profess
sor Silmnn has been induced to prepare elementary
work, which, we have no hesitation in saying is cacna
ted IA every respect TO fill this long existing deficiency The
wenknown 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 as complete possible.
The work Is printed in limo. form of 1872 pages,
good paper handsomely bound, and contains upwards OF
two hundred excellent illustrations descriptive OF the sub
lect.
81 have examined 'Sliman's First Principles of Chem
sry and consider it decidedly the best elementary work
on that science with which have met containing large
amount OF wel-arranged matter in small space. The
style is clear and concise it should be in textbook,
and easily comprehensive by the beginner Iii work
admirably adapted to the of schools and academies,
and OF all who commencing the study of chemistry.
''HENRY s. PATTERSON, M. d.,
Professor of Matera Medica, Pennsylvania College"
For sale by F. TAYLOR.
Price one dollar. June IL.
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NEW AND MOST EXPEDITIONS LINE

10 Plney Point and the other landings on the Potomac,
and to persons tciang an agreeable excursion BY the
Chesapeake bay to Baltimore.
THE public is hereby advised that OF; on and
beautiful steamer POWHATAN will semi-weekly, in
connection with the steamer AUGUSTA, between the
mouth of Aqua creek, Piney Point and Baltimore.
Passengers by the Augusta leaving Washington at or
Alexandria at 81, M Mondays and Thursdays, ar
ror steamer Powhaan arriving at Pney Point between
and g. p The Powhatan thence proceeds TO Balti-
more, where she arrives by 4, m the next morning.
Returning the Powhatan will leave Baltimore at p m.
Piney Point and arrive at Aqua creek by IL, n where
they take the mail Augusta and arrive at Aexan-
dria by Al 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
Piney Point, and So 90
Passage any other landings on the Potomac be-
low Aqua creek 90
Passage between Washington Alexandria and
Baltimore, Cncuding meals,) with the privilege of
returning the next day at charge of 81 only 90
For further particulars apply to Capt j. W. Rodgers, on
board the Augusta, or to
GEO. MATTINGLY, Agent
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FOR SALE. nHnN
The Mount Savage Iron Works, Railroad De-, Allie
ghany County, Maryland.


DY VIRTUE of several executions issued upon iudy
ID ments standing in Allegheny county court ayans tis
Maryland and New York Iron and Coal Company bet, ar
known the Mount Savage Iron Company and TO me d-
recedone the of John Wright Robert Samuel Pal
mer, and Charles Weld for the English bondhold
Forbes &cI have seized and taken all the real and pes
nal property of said company and will proceed 10 sell the
same TO the highest bidder ut the Office of the com panv
Mount Savage, Maryland, Thursday the 7h ay Of De-
tober next, at IL O'clock This properly includes ms fol-
lows;
known as The Mount Savage iron works embracing n ROLL
ing m 20 by l75 feet in size first class blast ,rna
with three reiineries for the of ia
and third furnace, which has Just been built larger ca
paclty than the other and foundry pre,ared for
castings OF every description, with air-nace cnpoa
steam engine, NC The rolling mill all the rear
ing machinery and fixtures make 600 tons
OF finished rails Ii has six re- heating furnaces and
seventeen pudding furnaces double suueexer forge ham,
puddle rolls train of great roughing roll,
and the roughng roll merchant and rail ain with
an assortment of fifty rolls of different patterns and sizes
manufactured at West Point foundry capable of dischar
gng 200 cubic feet per minute pressure ofom
q to 3bs the square inch and to blow the third fur
mace Just built has been fitted up and put Ia readiness for
immediate operation large condensing blowing engine
with blast cylinder of 10 feet inches In diameter and 10
foundry, and of the approved construction and work
mauship power eqa to that of the LARGEST ella IS EN-
CINE used for like purpose in England or Wales and can
readily do the work Of four first class furnaces and their
fneries besides blowing the blacksinih's fires
Secondly A large and profitable brick ward for the
making OF bricks in which there is steam -engne and
every grinding clay and finishing from
three four thousand bricks per day. These bricks are
known to be fully equal the best Stourbrdge bricks
Thirdly. railroad nine miles in length extending from,
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NIILrFARY Law, Courts Martial xc.-The Consti-

MILITARY Law, Courts Martial &c.-The Consti-
itl tation and Practice OF Courts Martial, and the Law
of EVIDENCE of such Courts by Captain Simmons, Royal
Of Judge Advocates, by Captain r.. ~ Hughes, Deputy
Judge Advocate General, vol, London, 1916 Notes
Military Law and the Proceedings of Courts Martial, by
Capt Griiiths, Royal Artillery, vol, London. Military
Law Authorities, by Major W Housh, vol, Calcutta
The Practice and the Forms of Courts Martial and Courts
Of Enquiry, by Field Officer vol, Dublin Practical
Remarks on General Courts Martial by Major Kennedy,
Judge Advocate General Of the Bombay Army, vol, Lon
don Macarthur the Principles 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
ary 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. OBren, United
States Army, yo,, Philadelphia. Macomb's Practice Of
Courts Martial, vol, New York. Proceedings OF Military
Court Of Enquiry on Generals Scott and Gaines, vol,
Washington. Proceedings of the Court Martial in the
Mackenzie case, by j. Fenimore Cooper, vols New York
Military Miscellany: History of Military Punishments,
Nc, by H. Marshal Deputy Inspector General, vo Lon
don, 1916 The Queens Regulations and Orders for the
Army, vol, London. The Dispatches and General Or
des Of the Duke OF Wellington, vol, London Marshall
on Soldiers, vol, London. Official Letters Naval and
Military, OF the last War of Great Britain and the United
States, voand 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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SLAss NO z--WHHe YAK IHHOCT.
20 pieces go feet long 81 by "a inches
5000 linear feet promiscuons lengths, to average not less
CLASS No. 3-Shcatting Copper and Mails.
1850 sheets 81 OF. hot rolled sheathing copper
l,ioo 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
and must be well hewn the sides parallel, the angles
NIT of being wrought the above dimensions of sap.
The copper is 10 be the best hot rolled sheang copper.
the navy-yards separately according to its
number and be SO endorsed the price per cubic foot for
distinctly stated and the Whole a%oant of each bid
rectly added up and expressed in words.
yards before day March next subject to such
inspection each place of delivery chief the
In conformity with the provisions of the law approved
August 10, 1916, each offer be accompanied by a
sons the effect that they undertake that the bidder
or bidders will if his their bid be accepted
have been notified by letter through the post Office OF the
acceptance of his their bids with good sufficient
That the bureau may be enabled TO carry said law into
execution bidders are required to accompany their bids
Judge OF the district responsible public o
Ger knownto the Navy Department, stating that the guar
antors to their bids responsible and able
the requirements OF the law in OF the failure OF the
No bid will be considered which does conform
these rules in all respects and the bureau itself
the right to reject the offers of any deuIng bidder
tractor.
Bond and security will be required in one-thr the est-
mated amount OF the contract and per cent, addi-
ton the security by bond will be deducted from each
bill paid, until the contract shall be cancelled, and ninety
per cent Will be Rad Wlthn thirty days alter the delivery
So coo in amount.
by order OF the Bureau of Yards and Docks
VIM. b. SCOTT, Navy Agent
GjTo 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-
vaniSn, Philadelphia Sun, Baltimqre ENQUIRER. Rich
leans; Democrat, Pensacola; Standard, Raleigh, n g
Georgian, Savannah; Mercury Charleston, s. G. and one
number of squares it contains marked thereon be for
warded to this office with the bill for advertising.
b Aug. 4-la4W
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MILLIONS Prose and Poet'c"l Works. the whole
ltl complete in volume large octave, beautiful ed
ton, London, 1917.
Johnson's Dictionary, verbatim reprint (London Sl)
from the authors last folio edition. II came from his
hands I773 giving all the quotations, and striking out
all additions and corrections OF later lexcographers
the whole complete in volume large octave
Shakespeare London copy complete In one~volume octa
vo, fine paper and beautiful typography.
Horne Tookes Diversions of Purey, complete In one Svo
vol
Smiths Wealth of Nations, complete in one octave volume
The Koran translated into English Immediately IRON the
original Arabic, volume octave
Roscoes History OF Painting in Italy, new edition. two vol
umes, London 1917
Count Grammonts Memoirs, edition, London, 1876,
vol.
Works of Dean Swift, complete in two volumes octave
Mddletons Lie and Letters of Cicero, complete in vol
Svo.
Carendons History of the Rebellion, complete in vol Svo
Gibbons Decline and Fall, complete in ! vol Svo
Gibbons Miscellaneous Works, complete in vol. Svo
Hume and Smoet's History OF England complete in VOL
Svo
Mitford's History of Greece, 10 vols
Burnetts History of his own Times, vols Svo
Aurrays edition of Lord Byron, vol. Svo
Spenser's Poecal Works, complete in vol
Works OF Bishop Berkeley, vols; OF Archb Leighton vol
Barrow's Works and Life, vo Massilons Sermons vol
Imported direct ffom London by f. TAYLOR, together
with many other valuable standard works OF British liter
ature fine editions in every case and this day opened
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this school pupils fitted for admission the college
classes, or for other objects.
Mr.. John Pickett, gentleman who is amply qualified
having passed through collegiate course and been en-
gagged Tor several years in the busine of instruction. will
have charge OF the school, His whole time and energies
viii be devoted to its interests and it hoped it will thus
be rendered worthy OF extensive patronage.
This school will be under the constant tencnce
of the Faculty of the College
CHARGES QUARTER.
Reading writing, and elementary arithmetic 81 90
oil The heavens, ancient and modern history 5 90
Natural philosophy, chemistry, algebra geometry,
surveying, book excepting, and composition 90
b Lar ana creek Classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have a room in the college
and furniture r on
Iaoie lighs ana servant, per week 2 SO
W good sidewalk has been completed from the city
TO the college. ~
COLLEGE Hill, D. c., Aug, "a, Isi7-2aw3w
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BACON COLLEGE.

p --I-I
THIS hourishing institution, located ut Harrodsburg
Ky, Zone of the most moral and delightful villages In
America, long and justly celebrated for waters
in the full tide CT saossssfd oPssa4e uner
lowing faculty, viz:
JAMES SHANNON President and Professor of Bellies Let
Tres and of Moral Intellectual, and Political Science.
SAMUEL HATCH. Professor OF Natural Philosophy Chem
istry and Geology. S5uas'
H. II. WHITE, Professor of Mathematics and Civil Eng-
neerng.
G. II. MATTHEW'S, Professor of Ancient Languages
f. AsKEw, Principal of the Preparatory department.
Dr. q. ID. RUNYAN, Bursar
1t is confidently believed that college in the west Of
crs superior advantages for obtaining thorough educa
ton on the most reasonable terms.
The next session of ten months will commence on the
first Monday in September which day it is desirable
that every student should be at his post.
Extra classes can be instructed, if necessary Hebrew
French, and Italian.
Tuition in college proper $40 for the college year Board
in good families Cncludng washing and lightsl can be
had at from ~ to 81 % per week
JAMES SHANNON, President
HARRopsBuRa, kY.-July s-Iaw6wcp
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States md Foreign Agency Mt Washington City

United and Foreign Agency Washington City
ID. &C.
THE undersigned have associated for the purpose OF
i acting business general agents. in the city OF Wash
ngton, d. O., under the firm and style of RICHARD s.
COKE ~ co.
They will attend to the purchase and sale of real
generally in all parts Of the United States;
To formation of companies here in Europe, for
purchase disposal of lands in all parts of the United
States;
To the prosecution of claims the government of the
United for lands money before the executive de-
partmens Congress;
To the obtaining remission of fines penalties, and forfeit
res for alleged violation of the other laws;
To settlement of accounts with the State, Treasury
War Navy, and Post Office Departments;
To the of claims before any boards oil
missoners existing hereafter to be provided.
experience, and extensive practical knowledge of
business qualify the undersigned perform any the
foregoing descriptions OF business which be conhded
their care. An extensive personal acquaintance with
present and former high officers of the government and
either house OF Congress- renders particular
references unnecessary
Letters of inquiry merely win be answered free charge;
but in all addressed the firm
be post paid,
Charges will be reasonable.
Office Twelfth street, between E and streets
| l-r RICHARD $. COKE,
ROGER Q. WElGHTMAN,
JAMES PRENTISS,
WILLIAM A, BRADLEY
Apr 23--ly
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An THE late residence Of Mr.. Arnield Prince street,
lx in Alexandria The house is brick built Of the best
materials handsomely finished and well-aranged for
fort and convenience; contains fifteen rooms of them
large and airy, and has wide hall through the
Ot-houses of brick, also covered with metal consisting
range of wood and washhouses, csern above ground
two bathing and dressing On the opposite
wing, fine greenhouse; and in the rear brick tvo-stoy
double house for servants.
The Hower-gardens extend from Patrick Henry street
The vegetable garden is large and productive
1t considered, by many, the handsomest and de-
sirabe residence in the District
1t will be sold low, and accommodating terms, on APP
plcation VIM ID. MUTT,
Sept. 25-tf At the Treasury Department
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nAMAsK TabIc-cIoths and Napkms.We have re-
H. manning quite assortment oil damask table-cotIs
On cotbs) Also danask diapers, all widths, and nap
kin assorted sizes and qualities Being very DESTROYS TO
close them previous TO fall purchases have deter
mined to offer them for cash Any persons in want
Of the above goods have opportunity not often met WIN
TO buy bargains. -.-,,.- 6 co
Aug lb-buf IL. CJAOEll * W
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Circular.

Circular.
TO officers Of the United States army commanding at Mri
VNTHENEVER duties imposed military contributions
w goods imported at ports and places in Mexico in
military occupation shall remain unpaid during the
period limited by the regulations of March 81, l8 Gas
modified by the order Of June 1910 and it shall appear
your satisfaction that the snid goods could be dis
posed of public auction for their prime cost shown by
the invoice you authorized to suspend such SALE with
the of the parties Interested until favorable
circumstances occur, provided you have believe
that, after reasonable delay, the goods may be sold for
prime w. L. MARCY,
Secretary of War.
WAPD rp,p An
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Young Ladies' Academy Of the Visitation

Northwest corner of Park and Centre Streets Baimore Nd
THE duties this institution will be resumed on the first
l. Monday OF September.
Board and tuition, per annnln $50
Half boarding, 90
Tuition for half boardcrs and day scholars in the
higher branches, per annum so
Elementary instruction., per annum 10
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, &c
The and elevated grounds of the academy
sent believed peculiar advantages for the health and
recreation of the boarders and other pupils
Preparatory school attached to the institution
TERMS.
Tuition for pupils under the age of a. per annum S25
Tuition for pupils under the age of 10, O
Ink, quills, nc,
Aug l5-dt6thSep
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Army Portfolio.

A SERIES of views comprising sketch OF the encamp-
~ ment OF the United States army, under General Ta
o at EoIPus christi height, OF Monterey from The Sailo
Satlos from near the base of Palace hi Monterey
view ofthe city OF Monerey, from house-top in 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
Skeched by Captain ID. p Whiting, 7th infantry
y. s. A., and this day received for SALE Sationers
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue.
Price, for the series of plates, "a.
June 49, WIN. FISCHER
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1Hh FUN SNAAH.-A tWO-St0ry DTlck rough Cast house
E;H pleasantly situated on New York avenue, in full
-x 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 S
accommodate geneel family. 1t is within minute 8
walk of the War and Navy Departments.
Also, number Is, in square 10, eligbly situated H
street. Cen Eatons in the First Ward, containing
9,l99 square feet.
Two lotsnulnbered and in square 1884, situated the
corner of 18th street and avenue of the
Capitol, containing "a, l46 feet.
The terms ofthe above will be moderate, and made to
suit persons in moderate circumstances.
For particulars apply CHARLES DE SELDING,
March 6-2awtf No. IL Todds Buildings, Penn avenue.
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HARTwELL's WASHINGTON HOUSE,

CNcSHU uUOUG SGUeNtH
PHILADELPHIA
THIS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and reurnished
L and the proprietor has spared no means insure
to his vsiters every comfort and convenience. The
dining for gentlemen, well private ordi-
nary for ladies, large and convenient The paors and
chambers capacions, and fitted up in the modern
style. This house being central position, propre-
solcts continuance of public favor, pedging himself
that effort his part shall be spared them
every luxury the city affords.
N. b. bath house is attached the hotel, where
and cold baths canbe had at any hour
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DIGEsT OF the Maryland Reports-ConprlslnB Ha'
- rs and McHenry vols Harris and Johnson i, LIB
Harris and GILL; vols. Gill and johnson, IL vois. ~
Chancery Reports, volsBy William Henry MOTIFS ~ IL
William Brown and Frederick William bruno, j., y, le
pai,n,ore bar Complete in volume, large octave
aI id NV '"s' ''' f. TAYLOR.
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@iig the commodious and pleasant dwelling house and
--A premises the corner Of 18th and New York
late in the occupancy Of Francis H. Davidge esq
Connected with the above is milk house, stable and
carriageonsc, coal-house large lot for garden, &c
with fine bearing rutress, and excellent water near
hand.
This is one OF the most healthy situations in Washington
with good view of and only square east of the Pres
dents grounds and the executive departments
Apply to G. II. James, esq, door, or to
Aug. 2--4t JAMES HARMED. 18th street