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BUREAU OF CONSERVATION, EQUIPMENT, AND REPArR,
Navy Agents Office Washington D. c., Sept 8, l847
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this office un-
~ til Thursday, the 7h day of October ensuing, 3
o'clock for furnishing and delivering the navy yard this
city, free from expense the government twenty thousand
pounds Of fiat bar ron suitable for shackes anchors
delivered at the navyyard Washington before the
day OF January much shorter
tractor accomplish it, all of which must be ham,
mered from blooms into rough bars, and then wrought
cicntions that will be furnished the contractor and can
be seen previously upon application this Office The
aforesaid iron Is required be OF the very best quality
free from all defects, and must be the that
specton may be directed and be in all respects 10 the
entire satisfaction of tho Commandment of the said navy
yard, it will not be received Bond, with approved
sureties in one-haf the estimated of tho contract
VIII De required, and ten per centum in addition will be
withheld from the Of each payment be made az
collateral security for the due and faithful performance of
the contracts which will account be paid until the
contract is complied with in all respects After dedl,ctng
ten centun payment will be made by the United States
within thirty days after bills duly certified and approved
shall be presented to the navy agent
Contracts and bonds 10 be executed within days after
they have been received by the whose offer may be
accepted, the bureau will consider itself liberty
offer IL the next lowest responsible bidder Every offer
responsible persons the effect that they
derake that the bidder bidders will If his their bid be
ccepted, into obligation within five days after
receipt OF notice. with good and sufficient sureties, fur
nish the iron proposed and proposal will be
sdered, unless accompanied by such guaranty.
To be published twice week for onr weeks, in the fol-
lowing papers, wits lnteligencer Washington D. G..
Hartford Times Hartford Connecticut; Journal OF Com
merce Evening Post, and Globe, New York Pennsyl-
yanian and Keystone at Philadephia; Morning Post,
WIN. B. sC6TT, Navy Agent
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roreign Malls No. I, from New York. by Covyes and
southampton, England, 10 Bremen, Germany.
posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Sept. I, 1871.

Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Sept l, 1917.
rI,iIE United States mail steamship WASHINGTON will
| leave New York for Cowes, Southampton and Bremen
Haven on Thursday, the tweny-third instant
POSTAGE.
The inland postage the city of New York. well the
postage by steamer from New York is 10 be prepaid before
Ecan leave the United States, all maable matter be
conveyed by this line, which is destined for Great Britain
Ireland. Hambupgh, Holland, Belgium, France, Italy,
Spain Portugal, other points in southern Europe, well
az 0f points in Africa or Asia.
70 reme asd to the points supplied through that Office
pph as Germany, Switzerland Prussia Austria Denmark,
Sweden, Russia, &c.-unpaid letters &c., may be sent.
Postage to be collected at Bremen
The Of postage this route established by the
act of March 5, 1915, as follows:
Upon all letters and packages not exceeding one half
ounce in weight twentyiour cents oneha ounce in
weight and not exceeding ounce, ortyeight
and for every additional half ounce, fraction OF ounce,
fifteen cents.
Upon each newspaper, pamphlet and price current,
three cents
Inland postage, in all cases, to be added, whenever the
is transported by mail within the United States.
C. JOHNSON, Postmaster General
Sept 1--wtSept %. TInte1
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MILITARY Law, Courts Martial, Ssc.--The Cons-
lvl tuition and Practice OF Courts Martial and the Law
Of Evidence Of such Courts by Captain Simmons, Royal
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
Capt Grfiths, Royal Artillery. vol, London. Military
Law Authorities; BY Major " Hougb, vol, Calcutta
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 pn 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
itay Evidence &c, by Capt De Hart of the United States
Artillery, vol, New York American Military Law and
States Army, VOL. Philadelphia. Macomb's Practice OF
Courts Martial, vol New York. Proceedings of Military
Court of Enquiry Generals Scott and Gaines, l vols
Washington. Proceedings of the Court Martial in the
Mackenzie case, by Fenmore Cooper vol, New York
Military Miscellany: History ofNIilitary Punshments,
@c by II. Marshall, Deputy Inspector General VOL, Lon
dom 1876 The Queens Regulations and Orders for the
Army vol London The Dispatches and General Or,
ders 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 vol.--apd many others of the classification,
including also yarios Military and Naval Histories Bio
graphes and Memoirs most OF which afe just imported by
June Is f. TAYLOR.
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..First Principle. Of Chemistry !,

by BENJAMIN SuJMAN, NJ. A.,
Professor Yale College, of Science applied to The drts
no department of science, usually taught in col
eges and schools, has there been felt such lanentabe
deficiency of textbooks in that of chemistry. None
the textbooks upon this subject in use
the of teachers and for years past there has been
general inquiry for textbook better adapted for colleges
and higher academies than of those that hereto
fore been before the public. To supply this want PROBES
sor Sliman has been induced to prepare elementary
work, which, we havp no hesitation in saying, cacula
ted in everSespect TO fill this long existing deficiency The
welknown reputation of the author is in itself sufficient
guaranty OF the merits Of the work Every sheet has
ed through three able hands, and the book has been made
IN all respects as complete possible.
The work is printed in l2mo. form Of 492 pages on
good paper handsomely bound, and contains upwards
two hundred excellent illustrations, descriptive Of the sub
lect.
81 have examined 'Simans First Principles of Chem
lsty, and consider decidedly the best elementary work
ON that science with which have met containing large
amount OF well ananged matter in small space. The
style is clear and concise it should be in textbook,
and easily comprehensive by the beginner 1t work
admirably adapted 10 the Of schools and academies,
and OF all WHO are commencing the study Of chemistry
professor Of Maeria Medca, Pennsylvania College"
For sale by F. TAYLOR.
Price dollar. June 10.
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Circular.
To officers Of the United States army commanding at Mri
ports the possession of the United States forces
VNTHENEVER duties imposed as military contributions
w goods imported at ports and places in Mexico in
our military occupation shall remain unpaid during the
period limited by the regulations of March 81 1917, Gas
modified by the order of June IL 1919 and shall appear
satisfaction that the said 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 cost w. L.. MARCY,
Secretary of War
WAR DEPARTMENT Aug. 10. 1917.
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Elegant and Extenslvc Property Tor Sale
{M THE late residence of Mr. Armed, Prince street,
JEW in Alexandria The house is brick, built of the best
materials handsomely finished, and wearrrged for com
fort and convenience contains fifteen rooms, OF them
large and airy, and has wide hall through the
Ouhouses of BRICK also covered with metal consisting in
range OF wood and Warehouses; ciste above ground
bathing and two dressing rooms. On the opposite
wing, fine greenhouse and in the rear brick twostory
double house for servants.
The Aowergardens extend from Patrick Henry street
The vegetable garden is large and productive.
1t is considered, by many the handsomest and most de-
siraDle residence in the District
1t will be sold low, and accommodating terms, APP
plication to VIM. ID. MUTT,
Sept. 25-U At the Treasury Department.
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States and Foreign Agency at Washington City

United States Foreign Agency at Washington City
D. G.
E undersigned have associated for the purpose Of trans
acting business general agents, in the city of WASH
ington d. O., under the firm and style of RICHARD s.
COKE " co.
They will attend the purchase and sale of real
generally in all parts of the United States;
To the 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 States for lands money before the executive de-
partments Congress-;
To the obtaining remission of fines penalties and forfeit
ures for alleged violation of the other laws
To settlement of accounts with the State Treasury
War, Navy, and Post Office Departments;
To the prosecution of claims before any boards OF
missioners existing hereafter to be provided.
Long experience, and extensive practical knowledge OF
business qualify the undersigned perform any the
foregoing descriptions OF business which may be conded
10 their care. An extensive personal acquaintance with
present and former high officers of the government and
members either house of Congress- trenders particular
references unnecessary. es,&
Letters of inquiry merely will be answered free of charge;
hut in an cases communications addressed the must
be post paid
Charges will be reasonable
Office Twelfth street, between T. and streets.
RICHARD S. COKE,
ROGER G. WElGHTMAN
JAMES PRENTISS,
WILLIAM A. BRADLEY.
April
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CARPET WAREHOUSE.

n CLAGETT IL co. have commenced receiving their
IL. supply Of Competing for the approaching season, and
would take occasion say that, although they have hereto
fore kept large and full assortment OF all kinds OF carpet
ngs yet they have determined this season TO keep much
larger stock all qualities and styles, purchasing always
from importers and manufacturers as well as combining
large dry goods business with their carpet house They can
certainly sell all kinds of carpeng cheaper than even the
northern carpet All carpeng sold by them warrant
ed as stated. They have in store
80 pieces superfne ingram carpetings
35 do fine do
20 do common do low-priced
10 Venetians, twilled and plain
10 pieces printed bookings
PA and l0-4 do do crunb-coths, all In one piece
With variety of rugs, starrods, &c.
Will receive next week large assortment Of
Administer carpeting very rich
Tapestry Brussels do-new article
Brussels of all qualities some very low
3-ply carpetngs, ingram, &c 49,
All of which will be offered at the lowest possible prices
for cash, or to punctua customers , ~,
Sept Stiff ID. CLAGETT co.
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Army Portfolio.

SERIES of views comprising sketch of the encamp-
"A men of the United States under General Tay-
or, Corpus Christi; heights of Monterey from the Saltio
road looking towards the city from the west valley OF
Sallo, from the base Of Palace hiI at Monterey
view ofthe city ofMonerey, from housetop in the
main plaza; and Monterey, seen from Independence
hill, the Bishops Palace; with the village Of Guada-
lnpe and Sierra Sia, Saddle Mountain, in the dis
lance. Skeoied by Captain ID. p. Whiting, 7h infantry,
u. S. A. and this day received for sale, at Sationers'
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue.
Price, for the series of plates, S4.
June 49, VIM. FISCHER
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RS ~ M
MARsEuLEs LINE OF PACKETS,
In lanai x16ra

MARSEHLES LINE OF PACKETS,
Touching at Gibraltar to land passengers.
TINE aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
i from New York the LIST, and from Marseilles on
the 10th of each month"; folows
NEW YORK.
Ship Prince de Joinvle, (new,) Capt W. W. Laurence,
Oct l, 1916. :,
Ship Arcoe, (new) Captain w. r. Hoodless, Nov. l.
.Si6
Ship Castor, Capt James Anthony, Dec. !, 1916.
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Captain James Watson, JAM l.
l37.
Ship -, Feb. i, l87.
MARsEI-LEs.
Ship Prince de Joinville (new) Capt. w W. Laurence,
Dec 10, 1886
Ship Arcole, new) Capt. W. r. Hoodless Jan 10, 1917
Ship Castor, Capt James Anthony, Feb. 10, lSl7
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Capt james Watson, March TO-
lSl7
Ship --, April TO, I847.
These vessels all OF the first class, and commanded by
men of experience Their accommodations for passengers
unsurpassed for comfort and convenience Goods sent
the agents will be forwarded free OF all other expenses
than those actually paid
For freight or passage, apply to
CHAMBERLAIN IL PHELPS,
1903 Front street; or to
BOYD 81 HlNCKEN, agents.
Nos, Tontine buildings, corner of Wall and Water
streets, New York.
SAINT ~
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HARTwELL's WASHINGTON HOUSE.

ChcnMt street ADORE seue nert door to e Masonic Hail.
PHILADELPHIA
THIS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and reurnished,
l. and the proprietor has spared no means to insure
to his visitors every comfort and convenience. The
dining for gentlemen well the private ordi-
nary for ladies' large and convenient The parors and
chambers capacous, and fitted up in the most modern
STYLE This house being in central position. tue propre-
socits continuance OF public favor, pedging himself
that effort his part shall be spared to them
every luxury the city affords
nh A bath house is attached the hotel, where warm
and cold baths canbe had at any hour
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Preparatory Department. of the Columbian G

Preparatory Department. Of the Columbian College.
TN this school pupils fitted for admission to the college
classes or Tor other objects
Mr. John Pickett, gentleman who IS amply qualified,
having passed through collegiate course and been en-
gagged for wears in the business of instruction. will
have charge of the school, His whole time and energies
will be devoted its interests and is hoped will thus
be rendered worthy of extensive patronage.
This school (Which will commence the LIST oil Sepem
ber will be under the constant superintendence OF the
Faculty of the College
QUARTER.
Reading writing, and elementary arithmetic -$4 90
Arithmetic, geography, English grammar geography 80
of the heavens, ancient and modern history %
Natural philosophy, chemistry, algebra, geometry,
surveying book keeping, and composition 90
Latin and Greek classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have room in the college
building will be charged for library room, bed,
and furniture w
Table lights and servant per week 2 so
05 A good sidewalk has been completed from the city
to the college.
COLLEGE HILL, d. c., Aug. "a, Is47-2aw3w
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CIRCULAR,

To officers of the United States army commanding at
Mercan ports an the possession of the United States
forces.
NHE President has directed modification Of the duty
levied books imported Mexican ports in the pos
session of forces the United States The duty here
after will be twenty per cent ad valorem upon books Of all
kinds in lieu of the present duty The modified duty will
be levied upon all books delivered the importers
their agents, after the receipt of this order
w. l.. MARCY,
Secretary OF War.
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DRUFF'S Map OF the valley OF Mexco.-A new

DRUFF'S Map OF the Valley OF Mexco.-A new and
ID correct map the valley OF Mexico and the surround
ing mountains including map of the between Vera
Cruz, Avarado and Puehla drawn by ]. Godsborough
Bru is this day received for sale at Satones Hail. Penn
WIN. FISCHER.
r AND FOR SALE.--l2O o fronting on the
IL Rockville turnpike, within mile of the George
town corporation line, and north Of land of Mr.. John
Green embracing several beautiful sites for building well
wooded and waered 1t will be sold together divided
to suit purchasers.
lot and which will be divided Unnecessary, into parts
Also, 30 OF excellent land adjoining Tennay Town.
and Immediately north OF Mrs Syless farm well watered
The above lands convenient to the markets OF
the city and Geogeown and in order close the sale of
them they will be disposed of very reduced prices and
accommodating Apply either Richard Smith,
O Charles J. Nourse. flct. 3--lawtf
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WASHINGTON TO BALTIMORE.

sa-r, THE STEAMER OSCEOLA having been
ES% fsr put in complete order, will ON sunday, The
iIth July, commences plying ,esp'sfii be.
tween the above places, leaving the lower END sedefck
street dock baltimore, every Tuesday at oiocs, D. m
Returning will leave Washington every Sunday, at
o'clock, a m.
rve Va. Currioman, Va, Lconardtown, Md, and Port
Tobacco, Md. , :
land, viz:
Point Look Out Piney Point, Blacksones PoPes Creek,
Nanlamoy, Chapmans, Md, Sandy Pont, dun roih''
Boyd's Hole and Quantico, Va.
For Norfolk.
The steamer OSCEOLA will leave Washington for the
above place COUGHING Pney Point and Old PonD every
Thursday at O'clock Returning, will leave Norfolk
every Friday at O'Clock, p. m.
Passage and fare So Passage and fare to Pney Point
and return, 50
Juy7 JAMES MITCHELL, Capt.
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49, FOR RENT, the and comInodious house on
&ssH street west, now occupied by Thos. Rchie esq
ILL 1t is in healthy and beautiful location, and has adj
vanages by few places OF residence in Washing
kitchen range &C. Possession given tho 10th of this
month.
For terms inquire of WIN. A. GORDON. Quarterrnaster
Generals Office, War Department.
jnlv 9-3tawH
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ACCOuNTa e., .,.;, .-

VXTAsHINGTON'S ACCOUNTANTS smile cngravinvs
w Of the public accounts and personal expenditures Of
Cen Washington during the Revolutionary War engraved
with entire accuracy Of imitation from the orr Rnas in hi.
own hand writing on file in the public archives complete
esng maer resolutions of Congress Of that period
circular letter OF Washngon 70 the governors Of the States
hs farewell orders the armies OF the United Stt4s the
army officers in reply and other speeches. stssrs ana a
including the funeral Grafton by Major Gen Leef
engrayed portraits busts, views Of Mount Vernon &c
Price 20 For sale by r. TAYLOR
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Coal Depot,
Lenor's Wharf, near the Long Bridge

Lenor's Whart, near the long Bridge.
and the public that he Is receiving daily the above
article of its various kinds and qualities (Which viii make
Butter Red Ash, Pine Knot, Broad Mountain Glover Hill
suitable for cooking ranges radiators CRATES %c
and have erected connections shed for the
of the coal from the dust and weather. and would state TO
that in case the quantity purchased should be found
sufficient for the season. Gas is the case very frequently
only small advance will be made on the price to supply
would request the citizens generally call before
king their purchases as resolved dispose Of the
article reasonable rates
N b. Each load accompanied by the certificate of a
Orders viii be received at the Butler Coal Office" Mr.
s. E Massoie's Drug Store on Pennsylvania avenue
John F. Calnn Drug Store of 7h and streets,
either of whom will receipt for y through the Post Or
ce at the yard on s street, near the hSTg
Sept 6-2aw6w ------
HAND BOOK Of Practical Perspective, London, 1917 !,
Wines Hand Book of Engineering. Drawing, and Map
Hayss Principles OF Symmetrical Beauty vo' London,
shnulewortb on Landscape Painting, London, 1916.
Hayer's Introducon Perspective, PRACTICAL Geometry,
prawiag RanGg r Pe5s ue'1 uo London
Deacons Elements of Perspective Drawing for beginners
caxse,s Introduction the Art of Painting in Oil Coors,
Son Sn,,wth,s Iaometrical Drawing, London.
Jopng's Practice of Isometrcal Perspective London
Manual for Teaching Drawing of Solid Forms Machine
v Models and Perspective, by Butler Williams, civil
gineer vol, London.
Browns Principles of Practical Perspective, vo large
ouaro, London.
Brooke Tayors Principles of Linear Perspective vol,
London.
Athmetcal Perspective, by g. e. Bernard, civil engi-
neer, vol, London.
Gwif on Shadows, vol, London.
The Art Of Painting in Oil, and in Fresco, by Mermee,
VOL London
Painting and the Fine Arts by azlit and Hayon vol,
London
Phiips's Lectures Painting, vol, London VT on
Just imported by f. ia ,i.soh.
On hand collection Of books. both English ana aet
can, the class of subjects too numerous 'oi e
limits OF an dverts enbent.
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NEW DAILY EXPRESS LINE


kxs8-ksknGn 49, xe7H@-T&X
Trough by Mail Train from washington, via Alex
T,HE undersigned having made the necessary arrange
tween the aboye named places are now pre- pared under
the name and style of ROGERS, DARRACOTT 81 AL
LEN oreceive every description of light goods and for
ward the las above stately reasonable terms
We trust by giving or personal attention to the bust
ness to meet with encouragement and assure our friends
that nothing shall be wanting our part to Afford satisac
All light articles such parcels and packages, which
ay be consigned care will be delivered free of
|age; and merchandise other articles which may be too
heavy for the mail train, will have our particular care by
]. W. ROGERS, Master Steamer Powhatan.
B: F. DARRACQTT, Train captain, r. F. ~ r r. r.
WILLIAM VILLAIN T. T. ALIEN I'LL DE, Depot agent, &c do
NEW AND MOST EXPEDITIONS LINE
To Piney Point and the other landings ON the Potomac,
and to persons ,sting agreeable excursion by the
Chesapeake bay to Baltimore.
ST. THE public is hereby advised, that on and
beautiful steaiper POWHATAN will run semi-weely in
eOnnexon with the steamer AUGUSTA, between the
Passengers by the Augusta, Leaving Washington or
Alexandria at ", M, Mondays and Thursdays, ar
I'VE at Aqua creek about u M where they take the supe-
steamer Powhatan, arriving at Pney Point between
and g. p The Powhatan thence proceeds to Balti-
more, where she arrives by 4, the next morning,
lon Tuesdays and Fridays Passengers by her breakfast
Pney Point, and arrive at Aqua creek by H. m where
they take the mail Augusta and arrive at Acxan-
dria by Al and at Washington by p. IN.
The poghaan will take in and put passengers ut all
Passage and fare between Washington Alexandria and
|Pney Point and return W. w
Passage any other landings on the Potomac be- :.
| Passage between Washington or Alexandria and
Baltimore, (including meas) with the privilege of
returning the day at charge OF 81 only 3 OO
For luther particulars apply Capt J. W. Rodgers. on
GEO. MATTINGLY, Agent
t,,ra