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Touching at Gibraltar to land passengers.

Touching at Gibraltar to land passengers.
NE aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
i from New York the LIST, and from Marseiles on
the 10th of each month, follows;
Ship Prince de Joinville, (new) Capt w. w Laurence,
Oct l, 1916.
Ship Arcoe, (new0 Captain w. r. Hoodless Nov ],
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Ship Castor, Capt. james Anthony Dec. l. 1916.
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Captain James Watson Jan.
iS7.
Ship -, - Feb l, lS7
MARsEuLES.
Ship Prince de Joinvlle, new,) Capt w. w. Laurence,
Dec. 10, 1876
Ship Arcoe, (new) Capt w. r. Hoodess, Jan 10, lS47
Ship Castor, Capt James Anthony, Feb. 10, lS47.
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Capt James Watson, March 10,
ISl7.
Ship -, --, April 10, 1917.
These all of the first class, and commanded by
Of experience Their accommodations for passengers
unsurpassed for comfort and convenience Goods
the agents will be forwarded free OF all other
than those actually paid.
For freight passage apply to
CHAMBERLAIN ~ PHELPS,
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COLLECTORS OFFICE May g. 1877
(NITf TAxES-Notice to the Nogligent.-An persons
~ whose taxes on city property household furniture re-
main unpaid hereby notified that payment rennir
within sixty days from the above date default whereof
the law will be enforced by levy and sale of einuuent
property. A. ROTHWELL ColIectnr
Nav 7--2aW2mif - 'N'~N
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L EGAL Bibliography.-A Thesaurus of American Eng
IL lish rish and Scotch Law Books together with
Continental 1reatises, with critical observations their
various editions and authority, to which is prefxed a
copious list of Abreviaons-conp in vol; BY j. c.
Marvin. Just published, and this day received by
April "a ?" +. TAYLOR.
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ITO Contrnctors--The Weveron Manufacturing Com
Il pany will receive proposals Weverton, Maryland
until the LIST day of June for the construction OF from
1900 to 1000 perches of heavy dry masonry
BY order of the boardi GEORGE JACOBS,
June I-3tw President
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Fifth Auditors Office, llth May, 1877
IRON information this day received this office from
l. the superintendent of lights Key West it appears
that the lighthouse destroyed by the Indians in 1885, and
recently rebuilt at Cape Florida was to have been t for
tionery light.
May 1l-d2w
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FRANKLIN INSURANCE OFFICE, May 49, l847
A Election Will be held at this once ON the farst
Monday OF June next (tlle THU by the stockholders of
the Franklin Insurance Company OF Washington for twelve
directors conduct the affairs OF the company
year. Polls open from 10 to o'clock, p. IN.
. Cf1AS. BRADLEY,
May l8-2awtd Secrc,ayv
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DR. J. II. PIPER, Homeopathic Physician, has

~ removed his office Pennsylvania avenue, north
slde near 10Th street, j. H. Gibbss fancy store.
Dr. Piper employs galvanisn electromagnetic as an
agent in the cure of disease when necessary.
Hours OF attendance at office for application ofabove
from TO O'Clock In the, morning. and from to in the
afternoon March 81
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I EGAL photography, N Thessnus of American
IL English Irish, and Scotch Law Books, together with
Continental Trcases, nterspersed with Critical Obser
upon their various edt tons and authority which
petxed copous list OF abrevations by j. G.. Marvin,
counselor-ataw Just published and for sale by
April y GEORGE TEMPLEMAN.
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DORT, Madeira, and Champagne Wines.-South side
L Madeira wines, "Symington's' brand all grades
Sicily Madeira wine
Lisbon do
Port wine, pure juice of the grape
DO lowprced brand.
Holland gin, grapes
The above goods all under custom house lock, and
will be delivered pure imported samples and prices
a my office STANlSLAUS MURAL
April 2-Iaw3w
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Half Sections and Quarter Sections q Vacant
occupy In the West OF Texas


ID AXE CHANCE, GRATIS.--The absence of n number OF
settlers allows me TO offer during the lsi7 800 acres
OF the best land families, and 100 single in
the colony OF Castro whose prosperity is well asceraned
Casrovile contains now 900 inhabitants. The village
OF Quih nine miles from Castrovle, numbers 80 families
The Vandenberg five miles further the road 10 Mexico,
30 families. Similar esablshm successfully in
progress the circuit of the grant made by the gov
eminent of Texas TO the subscriber.
Address for references TO HENRY CASTRO, Director
General and Fondator of the Colony, Casovie, Texas.
March 4-2am6n* Nat Intel |
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200 reams of blank circulars of page, quarto post
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page
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pages
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70 mail contracts of pages, on folio
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..smnIi Books ON G, eat Subjects,


Just reprinted from the English editions and for sale
Small Books Great Subece-No l, Philosophical
Theories and Philosophical Experience; No. 2, On the
connexon between Physiology and Intellectual Science
No On Mans power himself, prevent control
Insanity No L. An Introduction Practical Organic Chem
isuy No s. brief view of Greek Philosophy, up to the
ACE of Perces; No o. A brief View of Greek Philosophy
from the age of Socrates 10 the coming of Christ; No. 4,
Christian Doctrine and Practice in the Second Century
ed to the year of Grace MDCCCLV, by Thomas Browne
Redivivus Wilhom kihand, MD; No 9, An Introduction
10 Vegetable Physiology with reference the Works OF
Du Candole, Lindsey &c No 10, On the principles OF
Century Each in Is paper cover, price rs
The series will be continued
These little volumes among the ablest and soundest
dispositions topics connected with morals and religion,
that has been good fortune to peruse They epit
omies of wisdom and pieiy.--Neio Orleans Bee.
WASHINGTON Hall For Issnt.--Washington Hall il.
w situated the southwest OF Pennsylvania
avenue and street, Washington city, nearly opposite
Coleman's HOTEL commanding fine view, and is OF
the conspicuous buildings in the Metropolis. 1t is
now nearly finished, und offered for in whole
part Its dimensions are-ength, 80 feet width, 81 feet
tory bowling saloon. The pavements vauled, and
the whole building finished in the best manner.
The ground story suitable for extensive clothing
adjustment, grocery exchange broker, or bank In all
spects the very centre OF business.
The above intended for exhibitions other pub
the Hall is not rented or disposed of by the fall of the
year, will be put auction and rented to the highest
bidder.
For further particulars apply by letter. paid to the
subscriber. hOBEhI hEf WORTH,
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington city.
The Baltimore Sun, Philadelphia Ledger, and New York
weeks aud send their accounts to the subscriber.
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pEDFORp MlnernI springs.-Mr. ANpERsoN. I'D

BEDFORD Mineral springs.-Mr. ANDERSON, pro-
~ peor, respectfully informs the public that this esob
hshment will be opened and prepared for the accommoda
uon OF visiters by the 18th of this month
The attractions of this fashionable watering place are
100 well and widely known require enumeration in
card TO the public.
The services of Mr.. MARTIN, whose activity energy,
ana amiabe disposition, the manager OF such estap
hinent, have hitherto commended him to the favorable
regard OF the patrons of the springs during the two last
summers have been engaged Experienced and attentive
servants and fine band music have also been secured
The road from Cumberland, the western terminus OF tho
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and from Holidaysburg,
lhe Pennsylvania canal and Chambersburg,
minus of Cumberland Valsy Railroad, to Bedford, have
been much improved, and are in good order
May l7-2awtiug
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Proposals for Printing, Binding, and Stationery.
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
May %, 1877,
pursuance OF the act of Congress, approved the 26h
August, 1892 sealed proposals will be received the
Post Office Department until the Both June next, O'Clock
for executing the following job printing of the Post
Office Department. for four years, from the LIST of July,
lSf7, Wis
PRINTING.
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BOARDING.

MRS. STETTINIUS having several pleasant rooms un-
1Vl occupied can accommodate families single gentle
with board The situation very pleasant and de.
sirable one for summers residence, Louisiana avenue
nearly opposite the City Hail.
MAY 6-6teod
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ENOh Rent or saie-A genteel two-story Brick House,
L on Capitol Hill, the residence of b. b. French
esq There is pump Of good water the yard gate
peaches and grapes and the house, pleasantly located in
the vicinity the public grounds offers Of the
sirable residences the hill will be rented very low to
good tenant sold accommodating terms INQUIRE of
Mr.. Basset, East Capitol street. or Of H KING.
May 22-eoStif~~ AT the Post Oalce Dcp1rtment
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rIUtE ERANCO-AMERJCAN, 90 Nassau street, New
l. fork'-This new and beautiful French paper COM
mencing Monday April g. will be issued every Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday at the moderate rate OF 50 year,
So for six months 81 bJ for three months
Devoted TO the of democracy, liberty OF religion and
social ameioaton its columns will contain the most exact
and copious commercial administrative, and judiciary in
formation, and original literary works OF the best writers OF
both worlds consisting of productions unpublished even in
France; scientific agricultural, critical, and other articles,
together with the Paris fashions, nc
The moderate price, both OF subscription and advertising,
together with the quantity and interest of the
tins paper advantages possessed by other OF the same
kind In the United States.
Agent ]. MlCHARD,
I9hstrect between and q.
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~ EpORTERs WANTED--The undersigned is des
IL rous of securing the services of several experienced
tnographers during the session Of Congress- and viii
he happy receive communications ON the subject until
he Isl Of August Gentlemen who reply to this adj
,ertisement viii please qualifications and references
as fully possible Communications to be post paid and
sddre:sed TO ''Dr j. A. HoUsroN New YORK"
JAMES A. HOUSTON,
Stenographer TO United States Senate.
WASHINGTON, March TO- lSf7
Mar l5-dtlAug llntel.1
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DOARDING.-Mrs. STETTINIUS, opposite the City
ID Hail. Louisiana avenue has several pleasant
occupied. Mar 9-6teod
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DLACK Lace shawIs.-We have lust received 10 black
ID lace shawls assorted prices.
April 23-3tif ID. CLAGETT IL co.
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AND FOR SAIAE-12O land fromtan~ on u.
IL Rockville turnpike, within one mile of the (,coru.
town corporation line, and of land of Mr. John
Green embracing several beautiful sites for building well
to suit purchasers e-' - NA'~.0A
Also Is the road, being tho house
lot and which will be divided if necessary into two parts
Also 30 acres of excellent land adjoining TennalIy Town
and Immediately north Of Mrs Syless farm well watered
The above lands convenient to the nj
the city and Georgetown and in order close the sale OF
the they VIII be disposed of very reduced prices and
on accommodating Apply either to Richard Smith
Vi 10 CHarles y. Nourse nct. 8-lawu
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FLORENE's NEW HOTEL,


THIS elegant Hotel is open for the reception OF
l. travellers The proprietor solicts visit from those
whose business pleasure may call Them the city OF
New York The Hotel is designed to be conducted upon
the European system, and with the adoption of all modern
Improvements.
Nsers at all times procure apartments with with
out board Those who may wish TO take their meals in
the Hotel do in private apartments of great beauty,
the public Restaurant saloon of elaborate and costly
magnicence, probably without equal on the continent
of America,) and upon economical terms.
The proprietor faers himself that his house will be
found upon trial at least equal any known establishment
in point OF elegance economy, and desirabily.
The kitchen is under the direction of American, French,
and Italian cooks. JOHN FLORENCE, Jr,
April 30-d3m Proprietor.
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A IREY's Drawing Pencils-Made out of the native
"A Cumberland lead at Keswick England and preferred
by European artists and draughtsmen all Others
small supply, graduated to every degree of hardness
May ~ F. fAYDoR.
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III ALE Mourning siiks.--We have now opened peces
II new style half-mourning gace silks, Just Imported
April 2-3tif IL. CL4AGETT " CO.
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yNTAsHINGrON and his Generals, by Headley, author
w of" Napoleon and his Marshals." Just published
Msy6 f, TAYLOR.
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per rean.

80. plain. La, per Isam-
] ream best handmade denny paper, plain
best handmade medium paper,
2 reams best hand made double cap paper,
200 dozen cards steel pens: Department to have the
liberty Of selecting from all the different kinds
manufactured, English or American, in the mar
ket, per dozen cards.
holders to each gross per gross.
$ other steel pens, in boxes, with one
dozen holders to each gross
1000 opaque quilts, No. 80, per thousand.
ated per dozen.
Sc Cohen's red lead pencils :.
best red lead pencils
2 g 9-inch ivory folders
100 $ red tape, No. ID
! g pieces silk taste
! - cocoa sand-boxes
l 4" wafer stands
bottles Maynard y ,Noyes's black ink "
hali-pnt bottles Amold's red ink
CD pounds red waters, best, per pound.
best scarlet seaing-wax
s prepared India-rubber
dozen cutglass inkstands, "a inches
square pillared or plain per dozen
:. desk knives, Rodgerss best
g erasers, Rodgers's, ivory handles in
l, :. best paper shears. SINGH blades /"
% Sc scissors
10 pounds cotton Irvine, assorted sizes, per pound
bushel black sand, per bushel
Each bidder furnish with his proposals sample,
and but one sample, of each article bid for.
Each article must be bid for and no than price
named for any one article.
Bids fully conforming the advertisement will not be
considered.
The and conditions annexed to the advertisement
for printing are, as far as to be incorporated in
for staonerY and the head of the department
WILL in all judge Whether the articles rendered by the
contractor of the quality required by the contract.
The will be awarded the lowest and best bid
der and bond and security will be required for its faithful
performance
The stationery is be furnished it may be ordered by
the Department. and at the contract prices whether the
quantities exceed or fall short of those estimated.
May 3I-law4w G.. JOHNSON, Postmaster General.
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WYNN. FISCHER, Sationers' Hall, Pennsylvania ave-
w nue. doors OF 18th street, has this day
ceived the following music, viz;
Battle of Buena Vista, composed by Chas. Grobe.
Aladdin Gallop, arranged by z. J. Bishop.
The Hall Waltz, composed by Margaret w. Newton
La Serpent, valse comp pour le piano par Strong
The Watcher, with variations, by j. Il. Woodbury..
The Consent, waltz, answer TO La Requete, by M B
Clapp.
First OF May, valse brliante, composed by V. Dster
Cottage Watzes composed by Henry Hasg.
Vienna March, arranged as duet, by j. +. Gordon
Volunteers Grand March, by Henry Cmmer.
Philadelphia Gals, arranged us u quick STEP by Chas
Cirobe.
Favore values for the guitar, composed by Senior
DAguado.
Mountain Maids invitation for the guitar by ]. f. Could
"IIe doeth all things WE'LL for the guitar.
oft the gale, serenade for the guitar, by j.
A. Still
Mary Blame, Ethiopian melody, arranged for the guitar,
by j. A. Sui. May IL
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EDUCATION.
Rev d. lPCarters Boarding School for Boys Strasburg
Lancaster county, Pennsylvania.
rINIE whole expenses board, tuition &c, $1l0 per
Il annum For references and circulars containing all
particulars, address
Rev. ID. MCARTER,
May l5-dlm Principal and Proprietor.
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PATENT OFFICE, oath May, 1877.
CEPARATE proposals will received this Office

C,EPARATE proposals Will be received mt this Office
y until 10th day of June next, for furnishing all the
stationery "a list OF which Is below) and executing all the
printing and book binding that may be required by this
Office for the year commencing on the first day Of July,
1917, and ending the Both day of June, 1913 All the
articles be furnished and work to be executed must be
the best quality and in the best manner, delivered with
delay such times and in such quantities may be
required, and to the satisfaction of the Commissioner
Bonds with approved security, to be given by the per-
son persons contracting Specimens OF the printing and
binding may be this Office. 1t is to be understood
take either less greater quantity of any article than is
specified according 10 its wants during the year.
Stationery.
reams folio post paper, ruled to pattern
70 do cap paper, ruled
70 do letter paper, wove and laid, ruled
II do envelope paper
do boiting paper
5000 quilts (SO)
5000 steel pens, assorted
3 gross lead pencils (hard and soh)
20 dozen red tape
gross silk taste
pounds waters
25 pounds sealing-wax
dozen ink, red and black, In quarts
pounds India rubber
] pound pounce
] bustel black sand
] dozen penknives blades
l dozen erasers
l dozen inksands
] dozen sandboxes
dozen ivory folders
dozen wafer stamps
dozen pounce boxes
1000 circulars
900 iifomations
200 envelopes
1000 Patent Laws
Letter books
Records of patents (manuscrpts)
Records tor assignments
Received letters
Books Qbrary) miscellaneous
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner Of Patents.
NAV 26-law3w TIpteliyencer and National Zeitung I
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Charles W. MISUNDERSTANDING,
ATE of Germany, professor of music and pupil oil the
IL celebrated Spohr having determined to make this city
place residences respectfully oilers his services to in
struct the piano forte, guitar, vocal music, &c.
Com Levin M. Powell, u. s. N John II. Saunders, esq.
VIM ]. Mcdonald, esq. q. O. Granmer, esq
Rd. Key Watts, esq Dr. A. j. Schwartze, jr
NJ b. ANY communication addressed to Mr. s., and left
a the music of MIR. Rd Davis Mr.. Garrett Ander-
son. at residence OF DIR. Schwartze, Pennsylvania
avenue, I'd door from Sd street, will be promptly attended
to. May S-2w1uTh&S-
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BUREAU OF YARDS AND DO

BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS,
Navy Agents Office, Washington, May 81, ls47.
PROPOSALS will be received this office until three
o'clock Wednesday, the 3Oth day of June next, for
the delivery Of the following quantities and qualities OF
Goals the different yards hereinafter stated, VIZ
III Portsmouth, New Hampshire
10 tons best red ash anthracite
-dk Boston, Massachusetts,
80 tons white ash anthracite egg size. screened
60 tons best red ash CRATE coal, screenedx
100 tons Beaver Meadow, best quality
$50 tons Midlothian, best quality
to be delivered al Chelsea hospital
1t Nep York.
100 tons broken and screened Lehgh, egg size
200 tons Iackawana CRATE size, broken and screened
200 tons best Cumberland, lump
at PHILADELPHIA.
20 tons best quality Allegheny Goals
10 tons broken and screened Lehigh
1T Washington, d. q.
$50 tons strictly lump, best quality Virginia Goals
$50 tons average lump best quality Virginia Goals
ut Norfolk Va.
100 tons best quality average Virginia coal
100 tons lump average Virginia coal
Each offer be accompanied by written guaranty
gned by one or more responsible persons to the effect hat
or their bid be accepted, enter into an obligation within
ten days after the bidder bidders shall have been notified
ny h through the post ed oas OF the "a 81 h 10, .,
Goals proposed for Nopoposol will be considered unless IL
accompanied by such guaranty and conforming in all
respects TO this advertisement
Each proposal be endorsed Proposal for COAL
All the above Goals to be subject TO the usual nspec-
lion at the respective navyyards, and to be the entire
satisfaction OF the respective commandments thereof 10 be
otYefed Tree OF expense To the government the deliveries
commence within thirty days from the date OF tie
tac and be completed in ninety days from the time.
Bond and security will be required one-trd the esta
ted amount OF the contract and ten per cent deducted
IRON each bill, until the contract is completed In of
flufe to deliver according contract, the government will
supply the deficiencies the expenseit any, and
above the prices stipulated-of the contractor.
Proposals will be received the time for all the
esh beef vegetables and other provision supplies that
may be required at the navy-yard and naval hospital in
This city, and for any shipping that may be upon the station
o the year commencing the LIST day of July next and
ending on the Both day OF June lSs the said proposals to
conform in all respects the stipuatons herein required
Tor the offers for Goals. VIM. b. SCOTT,
Navy Agent
To be published twice week in the National Inteli-
gencer Republican and Argus, and Sun, Baltimore Rich
nond Enquirer Richmond; Spirit of the Times, and
Daily Key Stone and Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia.
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To be published twice week ia the National Inelli
gencer; Republican and Argus, and Sun, Baltimore Rich
lnond Enquirer, Richmond; Spirit of the Times and
Daily keyst and Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia.
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MARINE JOU X y A l..
PORT OF NETWORK.

MINIATURE AIMASAc.....-Trus DAY.
TIRE THs MOON tULL sss
Rise.....6 ~ Sets ....5 q Sets. = Mora