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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-03

does from tnat UauOnal ScnOoi 0i SteTlihg mefN,
the West Point Academy, has lev supeiiers in
This or any other coun.ry. Tie almost magic
power OF analysis possessed by Dr. McGutiey,
which has been exhibited not only in his lecture
room and The pulpit, bu in his various ADDRESSES
delivered in different paris OF The Stale, ami his
acknowledged superior atainmen!s in all The
branches OF knowledge kDowntp our age, give
The assurance that, in The department OF Mea-
p.ysics, Morals and Political Economy, The Uni
versi,y is unsuf passed. The extensive scientific
arainmenis Of Professor William b. Rogers are
knoyn and appreciated, moi onlr il this country
bur'in Europe and b. The aid Of valuable
apparatus bi. success in his peculiar department,
as teacher, is remarked by all who have had
the pleasure OF attending his course. The course
Of study in the School Of Chemistry is being mane
more extensive every year, every Improvement
in APPARATUS or the methods Of Illustration is la
ken advantage Of, and all who are acquainted
with Dr. Rogers, know ,ha. lac has The happy
faculty Of impaning TO others his abundant store
OF Chemical knowledge, so as 10 be al once com
pretended b. the dnlirsl Mad His laboriousel.
forts will soon az ccmplish his expressed desue;o
make his School inferior 10 no School OF Chcmis-
try in The country. With sach talents and al
.ainmenls The Academic department cannot be
other than mine Of scientific AMI classic lore,
.ine1ha ussibie and open 10 all.
+ The Professional Departments OF The Univer-
sity are not inferior in lheh respective appica-
tons. The Medical School offers adyan' ages
hardly 10 be found anywhere else Although The
wan. Of clinical instruction, and OF an adequate
number of subjects for The dissecling room, IS 10
be regretted; yet asa theoretical, and therefore
preparatory school OF medicine, il is inferior 10
none in the Union. The Professors are able and
experienced and, blythe length Of the session, are
enabledto devote more time than usual 10 their
classes; and the students on their part have time
and opportunity 10 digest The studies they pursue.
The school is amended, for The most paIi, as pre-
paralory course; and The sinien!s who attend it,,
almost invariably distinguish themselves among
The large classes Ina. annually attend The Medical
Schools of Philadelphia.
But Oh all departments atihe University, the
School of Law seems 10 present more induce
mems 10 The student, who designs TO make this bis
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General Agency at Washington.

IrTNHIRTYT1REE years experience as clerk in one OF
Il the principal accounting offices OF the Treasury Cd
Auditors) has qualified the subscriber to undertake
business the of the federal government
the Of any business with the public depart
nent, before Congress. An intimate acquaintance with
all OF business the several departments and bu-
reans knowledge of the laws and the principles estab
ised by decisions the executive departments in relation
every subject connected with public accounts and
nsactions, which he has become familiar from long
experience in the public SERVICE affords him advantages and
facilities which, perhaps few others possess His attention
will directed OF claims OF every char
acte embracing revolutionary claims against the United
States Individual States, whether for lands money
pensions of akinds communication Tor hall pay and boun
lies claims growing out OF contracts with the United
States examination OF titles, and procuring patents Tor
lands of uties remission OF fines or orieures,
other laws the prosecution OH claims
arising oil tran sections connected with the Florida
Mexican claims before any board OF commissioners,
hereafter be formed the sale purchase OF real
estate and generally the transaction of any and every
description oil business in which the services OF agent
may be required.
The subscriber extensively known in the city of Wash
ing, the civil officers of the government TO many officers
OF army and navy well as TO members of Con-
gentlemen selected whom, IL necessary particular
reference is requested, TO wit:
JAMES w McCuLLoH, First Comptroller of the Treasury
ALBION X. PARIS, Second do.
PETER HAGNER, Third Auditor OF the treasury
Gen. THOMAS 3 JEsur Quart. Master General u. 5. A.
Gen GEORGE GIBSON Comnissry General OF Subsistence.
Gen. ROGER JONES, Adlutant General
Gen. NATHAN TowsoN, Puymaster General.
Col JOSEPH O.. TorrEN Chief of the Corps of Engineers
Col JoHS j. ALERT, Chief Of Typographical Engineers
RICHARD SMITH, esq, Cashier Metropolis Bank.
JAMES ToNPsos esq, Chief Clerk Third Auditors Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office on Nth street, opposite ~ r. corner Fuers Hotel
June ply
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.Fsr.t Principle. OF Chemlstry,"

- Df BENJAMIN SlILIMAN, M. A.,
Professor ." Yale College Of ssce applied to the Arts.
no department Of science, usually taught in col
leges and schools has there been felt such anenabe
deficiency OF textbooks that OF chemistry None OF
he textbooks upon this subject in use,
w wants OF teachers, and for years past there has been
and sh ny Tor textbook better adapted for colleges
u suef ucademes than of those that have he
fore hSen before the public TO supply this want PROBES
sor pnah has been induced to prepare elementary
woi hch, we have no hesitation in saying, is calcna
ea y every Respect 70 m this long existing deficiency The
weikhown reputation othe author Is in itself sufficient
guaranty of the the work Every sheet has pass
cd through three able hands, tie book has been made
IN all respects as complee as possible.
Inc work Is printed N l2mo form of 492 pages,
good paper handsomely bound and contains upws rs of
two hundred excellent Illustrations descriptive Of the sub
lect H2 N IL
81 have examined 'Sman's First Principles of Chem
istry and consider decidedly the best elementary work
that science with which have met containing large
aino,hlt OF weI-aranged matter in small Space. The
style is clear and concise, it should be in textbook
and is 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 Materia Aledca, Pennsylvania College"
For sale by itset, frs.e n +. TAYLOR.
Price one dollar au 'tttr a.t Is June l6
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Fauqu,er white sulphur Springs.

3S THIS establishment favoraby known for the
Eii1 tive qualities of its water and the elegance and
- comfort of its accommodation, will be opened for
the reception OF visitors the LIST June. 1t situated 80
miles from Alexandria, IS miles from Fredericksburg, and
~ miles east OF the Blue Ridge in one Of the most healthy
and delightful climates of Virginia. The direction and
management will be the as heretofore and the
attention paid to the and comfort OF their
guests We have an abundant supply of leo, $50
The season, commencing the Is Of June, win end the 1s
OF October, embracing months. 81 i hts
Lovers of Music viii find the band unsurpassed
Board $40 per week, 80 per week for weeks $50 per
month, $50 for the season.
For more than day 81 SO per day. 80 for sim
ge meal cents for lodging children under IL years Of
age and servants half price, horses 80 per day. per
week w Co. per month $8. {, 2h az it1ESst 3
Ir-weeky stages will from Washington until LIST OF
Ihcre WIN be line ofstages from Fredericksburg after
tne Isl Oh Jy previous to which conveyances will be fur
nished on accommodating terms '--s 2
May 4-IawtlstA TIntl DAMP WARD n
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NIILITARY Law, Courts Martial, Sc.--The Consti-

NIILITARY law Courts Martial tSc.-The Consti-
ltl tuition and Practice OF Courts Martial and the Law
Of Evidence Of such Courts by Captain Simmons. Royal
Artillery, 81 edition. enlarged, vo London. The Duties
Of Judge Advocates, by Captain r. NJ Hughes, Deputy
Judge Advocate General, VOL, London, 1915. Notes
Military Law and the Proceedings of Courts Martial, by
Law Authorities, BY Major w Hough, 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 on Military Law, vol,
London Treatise on Courts Martial, by Major Adye,
Deputy Judge Advocate vol, London. Military Law,
Constitution, and Practice OF Courts Martial, the Law Of Mil
itay Evidence Ne, by Capt De Hart of the United States
AriIlery, vol, New York American Military Law and
the Practice of Courts Martial by Lieut. OBren United
States Army, vol, PHILADELPHIA. Macomb's Practice OF
Courts 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 j. Fenimore Cooper lvol, New York
Military Miscellany: History of Military Punshnents
&c, by II. MARSHALL Deputy Inspector General VOL, Lon
don, 1916. The Queens Negotiations and Orders for the
Army, vol, London. The Dispatches and General Or,
ders Of the Duke of Wellington yol London Marshall
Soldiers, lvol., London. Official Letters, Naval and
Military OF the las, War of Great Britain and the United
States, vo-and many Others of the same classification
including also various Military and Naval Histories, Bio
graphes, and Memoirs, OF which just imported by
June IL F. TAYLOR.
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CLASS No. 1.-YeHow Pine Timber.
CLASS No, 2.-White Oak Timber.

CLASS No, 2.-White Oak Timber.
a pieces $ feet 81 long HsSy 90
5000 linear feet lengths, to average no, less
than As feet, Is by 18 inches 3atI ll8.' .Il1a-
CLASS No 3.-Sheathing Copper and Mails gi
1880 sheets 81 hot rolled sheathng copper s'a
LOO lbs. u inch copper sheathing nails. V ssa
All Of the above timber must be Of the best quality,
and must be we'll hswn the sides parallel. the angles
right angles and the pieces be Of size sufficient
The copper be the best hot rolled sheathng copper
Tie offers must be made for each class and for eac of
number and be endorsed the price per cubic foot for
hs ad per Pound FL the BE-
rectly added up and expressed in words ma
All the timber and copper to be delivered the several
yards on or before the LIST day Of March subject such
inspection at eaeh place Of delivery the chefof the bu
In conformity with the provisions of the law approved
August 10, 1916, each offer must be accompanied by
Written gnarany signed by one or more responsible per.
WIN, psssespsd as .e i "aa &c"
have been notified, by letter through the post Office the
acceptance Of his their bids, with good and sufficient
That the bureau may Be enabled 10 carry said law into
execution, bidders are required accompany their bids
Judge of the district court responsible public Off
Ger known to the Navy Department. stating that the guar
anors to their bids responsible persons able
the requirements Of the law in of the failure OF the
Sa nd 2 s1ieT into Sontsas assGrdhng
these rules in all respects and the bureau itself
the right to rejectthe offers Of any deaung bidder
Bond and security will be required in onehird the
mated of the contract, and per cent in ad
ton to the security by bond, will be deducted from
bill paid, until the shall be cancelled, and ninety
will be paid within thirty days the delivery
and approval of the bills for each delivery Of less than
$5. 900 in amount. y t7A Z
BY order of the Bureau of Yards and Docks re i "
VIM. b. SCOTT, Navy Agent.
GJ-To be published once week for four weeks in the
Union and National Inielligencer Washington Argus,
Portland Maine; Morning Post, Boston Argus, Albany,
New York Journal of Commerce, New York; Pennsyl-
vanian Philadelphia; Sun, Baltimore Enquirer, Rich
mond, Va; Beacon, Norfolk, Va; Jefersonian, New Or
leans; Democrat Pensacola Standard, Raleigh, N; G.;
Georgian, Savannah; Mercury Charleston, s. O. and one
copy of the paper containing this advertisement with the
number OF squares il contains marked thereon, be for
warded to this Office with the bill for advertising
Aug 4-la4w ~ sff
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WASHINGTON Hall For Rent--Washington Hall is
wv situated on the southwest of Pennsylvania
avenue and 9th street, Washington city nearly opposite
Colemans HOTEL commanding fine view, and is OF
the most conspicuous buildings the Metropolis 1t is
now nearly finished and IS offered for rent in whole in
part Its dimensions are-ength, 81 feet width 81 feet
four stories high with basement well suited for a reec-
tory or bowling saloon The Payements vaulted. and
the whole building finished in the best manner. e..
The ground story suitable for extensive clong
adjustment, grocery exchange broker, bank. In all
specs the very centre of business.
The above intended tor exhibitions other pub
lie purposes
If the Hall is rented disposed of by the fall of the
year will be put up auction and rented the highest
bidder. ~ fsslf.4 Ifii' .f5
For further particulars apply by letter. paid the
subscriber. ROBERT KEYWORTH,
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington city.
The Baltimore Sun, Philadelphia Ledger, and New York
Herald will insert the above notice week for three
weeks, and send their accounts to the subscriber. 7t
Nav l4--Ia3w Nta g.lt y. $50 t,s.t 1e-
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- FOR sALE.-A two-story brick rough house
Ria pleasantly situated New York avenue, in full
view ofthe 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 sued
accommodate geneel family II is within minutes
walk OF the War and Navy Departments
Also, number 10, in square 10, eigbly situated ii
street, near Gen. Eatons in the First Ward, containing
Y, 1919 square feet.
Two lots numbered and in square 1884, situated the
corner OF 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, east of the
Capitol, containing "a, l46 feet. W
The terms ofthc above will be moderate, and made to
suit persons in moderate circumstances. l.ei fs
For particulars apply to CHARLES DE SELDINCi,
March 6-2awu No. III Todd's Buildings. Penn avenue.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 49, ls47

have from IL "a inches spring, side less than ~
inches and mould less than IL inches the small
end. - 4fr afn
No 2. Ten pieces of No 10 be IA feet in length TO
have from Is TO "a inches spring, side less Than ~
inches and mould less than IL inches al the small
end.
No g. Ten pieces of No. 3 to be l6 feet in length to
have from "a 10 30 inches spring. side not less than IL
inches, and mould not less than IL inches the small
end.
No L. Ten pieces OF No. to be Is feet in length, to
have from ~ TO 4S inches spring. TO side not less than u
inches, and TO mould not less than II inches the small
end
No g. Ten pieces of No be IA feet in length have
from ~ to 10 inches spring. side less than IL inches,
and TO mould not less than IL inches al the small end
he above fify pieces To be of the best white oak,
OF the above will be furnished the contractor by the
mandant OF the navy-yard.
~ Locust Iimber.-By the cubic foot.
Fifty pieces of the very best yellow Gust TIMBER clear
OF kpots, rots, splits, and stains
IA inches.
Twenty pieces, each7 feet in length to square at small
Twenty pieces each in length to square small
end IL inches p
YeilowPine Timber.-By the cubic foot
straight the siding way, and rough squared; be Of the
best southern yellowpne of fine grain TO the centre OF the
pieces, as per samples which be application
10 the navyyard The stocks not to have more sup
one-ha square less than IL inches the small end
clear OF sap, and onehaf square less than II inches
nj the small end, clear of sap be clear of heart wind
shapes, bad knots, and all other defects. af.e
Seveniyeigh pieces OF fine grain southern yellow pine,
OF the following Dimensions TO be free from all defects,
such us knots shakes and rot not to have sap than
oe-eghth of the breadth of the face from each corner and
to be got straight
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NEW AND MOST ExPEDIrIoUs LINE

b
To Piney Point and the other landings on the Potomac,
and to persons iCising agreeable excursion by the
Chesapeake bay to BALTIMORE, tr Esq
.ru--.h THE public is hereby advised, that aud
after Monday the 9th instant, the quick and
beau tiiu steamer POWHATAN viii 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 VI, a. M Mondays and Thursdays,
Aqua creek about IL M, where they take the supc-
or Powhaan, arriving at PIney Point betwten
and q, p The Powhat thence proceeds Balti
more, where she arrives by 4, m. the next morning.
Returning the Powhatan will leave Baltimore at p. m
Tuesdays and Fridays Passengers by her breakfast at
Piney Point, and arrive mt Aqua creek by H. n where
they take the mail steamer Augusta and arrive Mt Aexan
dria by "A and at Washington by D p. m. =,
The Powhaan will take in and put out passengers at all
the landings on the Potomac. .,
Passage and between Washington Alexandra and
Piney Point, and return y" w
Passage to any other landings ON the Potomac be- . 20
low Aqua creek . :"
Passage between Washington Alexandria and
Baltimore, (ncuding meals,) with the privilege oil . 90
returning day "a charge OF 81 only NV
For further particulars apply Capt j. w. Rodgers on
board the Augusta, orto Gro AZ. r~rrN.,rv
June 30-3taw $50
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Army Portfolio.

SERIES of views, comprising sketch OF the encamp-
"A ment of the United States army under General Thy
lo Corpus Christi heights OF Monterey from the Satlo
road, looking towards the city from the west valley OF
Suilo, from the base OF Palace hill, at Monterey
view OF the city OF Monterey from houseop in the
main plaza and Monterey, seen from Independence
HILL near the Bishops Palace with the village OF Guad-
upe and Sierra Sila, Saddle Mountain, in the dis
lance Sketched by Captain ID. +. Whiting, 9TH infantry,
IT, S. A., and this day received for sale, Statoners
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue.
Price, Tor the series of plates, "a.
June IS- VIM. FISCHER
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NRw HAVEN HARBoR, CoNNEcrfcUr
CLOSE examination OF tho Southwest Ledge
"A Gently made by Lieut. Commanding j. r. Goldsbo
rough United States navy, assistant in the survey
shows that the least water upon it is o. feet low
spring tides. A. ID. BACHE,
July a3-dlm Superintendent u. s. Coast Survey.
NEW Music this day received Hat
IN Tell me that you love, (song0 composed by Chas. H.
Granger. s1tic2
The Sailor Boy. (song,) composed by Gibson.
Sweet Is the Smile OF my Mary, (song by G. Barker.
Nuptal Song, music by De Valming .tetats,
OIL tiIIrl1 Sr-i~ -rays Light hap
Strong f 49s .&..
Crouch
Oh, were a Bird; music by GA Lady"
Hindoo Mother. at
Death of Major Ringgold, (song D by G. W. Minnck ~
Yesterday Ga BALLAD music by ]. Blockley. 4J.M u
1t is the Chime music by Hart. $50 rt'tsj ,tt
miss Thee, my Mother; music by 9. W. Clover. m
TIE I'D Granite s;ae. Hutchinsons. ousr,e,e ~
The above new music together with many other new
pieces this day received Tor sale reduced price AZ
Statoners' Hall, Pennsylvania avenue
July % tftt = 4lqi& VIM. FISCHER.
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White oak plan
$4,000 feet board measure.

The above plank 10 be of the best young white oak,
from 40 80 feet in length and to average A feet from 10
2 inches wide at the top end and from IL to 10 inches
wide the bu--al clear OF the edge, sawed fair
full the thckness to be free from heart gan
twist shakes knots, holes, and all other defects that
would injure them ship plank for which they will be
used. The timber must have grown near and not
cecding 90 miles from, the salt water About one fifth
may have regular and fair curve but short sudden
crooks will be received.
The dimensions above given those by which the
measurement.
$1,000 feet, inch board of Il inch white
oak plank the quality in all respects that above
mentioned, be from 40 to 80 feet in length, averaging Il
feet width IL inches, clear OF sap all to be straight,
sawed fair and u to the thickness free from heart shakes
and defects above nentioned that would inure them
keelsons, for which they Will be used.
The dimensions given those by which they viii be
ms Iandrc received.
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MOUNT 81. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Md.-The
wi annual session of studies this institution
on the 18th of August Students should, practicable
ter before that date. Board and tuition, including the
tire classic and scientific course. also French lodging,
Payments made sem-annunlly, in advance.
NUN also the Italian, German, and Spanish languages
each SIS per annum
prospectus of the college, explaining the OF
studies, requisites for gaduato and system of discipline,
will be sent to any person applying for il.
JOHN MCCARTNEY, President.
July l4-dtAl6
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HARTNELL's WASHINGTON HOUSE,
Chestnut above seventh door to the Masonic Hail.


THIS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and refushed
Il and the proprietor has spared means to insure
to his vsiters every comfort and convenience The
dining for gentlemen, well as the private ord
nary ades large and convenient The parors and
chambers capacious, and fitted up in the modern
Style tbs house being in central positon the proprle
solic continuance of public favor, pledgng himself
that effort his part shall be spared to them
every luxury the city affords.
N b. bath house attached to the hotel, where warm
and cold baths canbe had at any hour.
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-UL.lI1L SRCQf0 S[06JON4
THE LECTURES Of the second session oil the Win
chester Medical College will commence on Monday
the 4 of October and continue until the LIST of Juno next
under the following arrangement of the chairs, 5ia 4
Hugh II: McGnire, M D., Professor of Principles and
Practice of Surgery q 'it a4t a3
Daniel Conrad, M d. Professor of Anatomy and Physi-
oogy. sss sftse FL ~ 'l4is
i Philip Smith, M. d. Professor of Theory and Practice
John ] H. Saith, M. d. Professor of Obstetrics, Dis-
Of Women and Children and Medical Jurisprudence
VIM A. Bradford, M. d., Professor Of Matera Medica
and Chemistry t a3ss2i tt 3r,asl4sG6.
FeesThe fee to each Professor is 2O Naturalization Zee
(paid once ony,l $5; Dssecng ticket $40; the whole
amounting to $il6 The graduation fec $50. rgg
Excellent boarding and lodging will BIO furnished at either
the hotels private boarding 81 So per week
The accessory expenses of student the eight months
may be estimated at less than $3.50.
The Faculty are building splendid edfce, which will
be ready for the reception OF the class by
appropriation granted for that purpose by the last legislature
s 'T1-.f sla DANIEL CONRAD, M. d.,
eevf Dean of the Faculty.
Winchester, Va. July 2l-Stawfl5th DC.
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Notice TO holders of is
under the act OF asth Of january, IsA5,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT. July 3, 1917.
A ARRANGEMENTS VIII he made by which holders
IA OF the above viii the interest,"
wlichwIl be pay able them six months after their
speCiive dates, Treasurer of the United States
Washington Assistant Treasurers New York, Boston,
and Charleston; 1reasurers OF the Mint Philadelphia
and New Orleans the Collector of the Customs Balt-
more. TX. j. WALKER,
July S-wit Secretary of the Treasury.
The National Intcgenceg and German Gazette, Wash
ngton; Argus and SUM- Baltimore; keystone and Penn
syivanan, Philadelphia Evening Post, Globe, and Sun,
view York Post and Times, Boston; Patriot, Charleston
Courier and Southemef, New Orleans, will copy