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FOR SALE. th
The Mount Savage Works. Railroad &C.. In Ale
ghany Coanty, Maryland.

by VIRTUE Of several executions issued upon Iudg.
ments standing in Al!eglany county court against tie
maryland and New York Iron and Coal Company, better
Snown as the Mount Savage Iron Company, and d-
seeea-9ne at the suit Of John Wright Robert samuel Pal
l[s another, at the snt Of William Cary, and John NJ
mai properly oil SAID company and win proceed sell the
same 10 the highest bidder, al the of com panv
ober noxt, II O'Clock This properly includes as fol-
owss ss 100
First. Those extensive and valuable iron works we'll
known the Mount Savage iron works embracing roll
ing MILL 200 by l75 feet in size first class blast n,rnn
and third urnace which has Just been built Of larger Gu
pacy than the other TWO and a foundry prepared for
engine, &c. The rolling mill contains all the gear
ing, machinery, and fixtures necessary make 1900
pudding furnaces double squeezer forge ham,
two sets puddle rolls tain of great roghng rolls.
of fifty rolls of different patterns and sizes.
The first class furnaces blown by blowing engine,
manufactured at West Point foundry, capable of dsehar
p sbs the square inch and blow the third fur
immediate Operation large condensing blowing engine,
with blast cylinder Of 10 feet 6nches IL diameter and 10
feet stroke. This also manufactured the West Point
foundry and Of the most construction and work
anshp Its power equal 70 that Of the largest class en-
readily do Of four first Glass furnaces and her
fneries. besides blowing the blasks,ni,h's fires.
making Of rebrIcis in which there is stea.engine and
g a ossna nal The So
known be fully equal the best stoubridge bricks.
the works to the dspo, Of the Banors and Ohio Rsoaa
Company at Cumberland This road for more than
BY the company It is no, only valuable now. BUT must
increase in value every day Al the coal taken from the
transported over it; and all that which taken from any
Of the Frosburg coalf must be transported
Fourthy. Lands containing upwards of 1890 acres Of
which 062 lie adjoining and the town Of Cum
coal basin The lands Cumberland bought,
for heil known value as iron ore lands and others for their
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General Agency Mt Washington.

FEHIRTY-TIiREE years experience clerk in one OF
the principal accounting offices OF the Treasury (3d
Auditors) has qualified the subscriber TO undertake gem
era agency business the of the federal governments
and the transaction OF any business with the public depart
men or before Congress An intimate acquaintance with
all matters of business in the several departments and b
reaus, knowledge of the laws, and the principles esiaD
sbed by decisions in the executive departments IN relation
subject connected with public accounts and
transactions with which he has become familiar from long
experience in public service affords him advantages and
facilities which, perhaps, few others possess lis attention
will be directed the prosecution oil claims oil every char
acte embracing revolutionary claims against The Unt2d
States individual States, whether Tor lands or money
pensions of all kinds; Communication Tor hall pay and bon
ties claims growing of contracts with the United
States examination of titles, and procuring patens tor
lands of duties remission OF lines or orleres,
the other laws the prosecution OF claims
irri sing connected with the Florida or
Mexican claims before any board OF commissioners
estate and generally TO the transaction of any and every
description of business in which the services OF an agent
may be required - i
The subscriber extensively known in the city OF Wash
ing the civil officers OF the government 10 many ocers
both the army and navy, well TO members OF Con-
gress to general reference is made The following
gentlemen selected, whom ii necessary, particular
reference is requested, to wit: -
JAMES w. McCuIIoH, First Comptroller oil the treasury
ArpnN * PAppfs Second do do.
PETER HAGSER, Third Auditor of the treasury,
Gen THOMAS s. JFsuP, Quart Master General U. = a.
Gen GEORGE GIBSON. Commssary General OF Subsistence
Cen RooEs JoNEs Adjutant General
/ Gen NATHAN TowsoN, Paymaster Gonera
Col JosEpu G. TorrEN, Chief OF the Corps OF Engineers
Col JOHN j. ALERT, Chief Of Typographical Engineers.
RcHARp SMITlI, esq, Cashier MeiIIooPos iiank So
JAMES THOMPSON, esq, Chief Clerk Third Auditors Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office 18th street. opposite M E. corner Full'rs Hotel
June 29-Iy
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BY BENJAMIN SILLIMAN JR, M. A.,
Professor, Yale college Of Science as applied 10 the drs.
TN department of science usually taught in col
eges and schools has there been felt such amentabe
deficiency of textbooks in that Of chemistry None OF
the textbooks upon m subject now in use, meet
the of teachers and for years past there has
general inquiry for textbook better adapted for colleges
and higher academies an of hose that have hereto
fore been before the public To supply this want Profess
Sillman has been induced prepare an elementary
work. which, have hesitation in saying is cnlc ALA
ted ~ every respect 20 fiji this long existing deficiency The
we-known reputation ottie author is in itself sufficient
guaranty of the merits of the work Every sheet has
ed through three able bands and fe book has been made
in all respects as complete possible
he work is printed in limo form of 1872 pages,
good paper, Handsomely bound and upwards of
two hundred excellent Illustrations, descriptive of the sub
ject.
Ihave examined 'Sillian's First Principles of Chem
isy, ard consider IL decidedly the best elementary work
ON that science with which have met containing large
amount of well-aranged matter in u small space. The
style is clear and concise, it should be in textbook
and Is easily comprehensive by she beginner Iii a work
miaby adapted to the Of schools and academies
and OF all who commencing the study Of chemistry
.'HENRY 5. PATTERSON, M. d.,
Professor of Maiera Medica, nnsylvania College,
For sale by f. TAYLOR.
Price one dollar. June i6.
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The last offer OF a valuable stock Farm.

n e u
WEE subscriber having twice heretofore oneieo ior sale
his Fiantauon Gienhora, (under uniavoaoie ciIcu-
stances, ho~eyer,) without eecng SALE or even attrac
ing many buyers now offers IT for the last ume Anu as
advertisements seem to be considered OF 70 DC
dregarded atogeher he hereby gives public assurance
that the representations about TO be made shall DC seuy
true, white ne respectfully invites purchasers 10 examine
the properly for their own satisfaction.
place. then, is situated on the south fork OF Rock
tsh river IN Nelson comfy State OF virginia. twenty hee
miles from liowardsville, (Which Is ninety mes above
Richmond on the James River Canal,) to winch point
rom ths region, wel-graded turnpike road Is now III
progress oil cosrncon Whereby an easy ana cheap trans
poriaon wni be insured to an excellent market ne
tract contains about 0 acres, OF which 2So are superior
ow grounds WIN much meadow land, a'arge portion OF II
being so situated and supplied with water that m9n pe
readily and thoroughly irrigated About ooo acres OF me
highland IS OF excellent qualify and hes avoaby ior cult
vntion hall OF IT being ae sdy cleared and substantially
enclosed and where not IN corn, being Wen SET IN Clover,
tothy ocbard grass and herds grass, au OF which gro"
luxnfiantiy oneveEy part OF the lan9
This place - remarkably Well umbered having an ample
supply ol OAK, hickory, and poplar ior ue ana oler pr
poses ana an nexhansble stock OF chestnut ana locust
which furnish The most durable material Tor fenclng III Is
also unusually well wateed there being upon 1t numerous
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Tlmber for Repairs to Dry Deck.
NAVY AoENT's OFFICE.
Bost1p AuUllst "a 1917

Boston, August 81, 1877.
CROPOSALS win be received at the navy agents Office
M Boston, until Wednesday, The 18th day OF September
next at IL O'clock m, for the following tmber pieces
white oak (astnre) timber, 81 feet long. be straight
every way, and sufficiently large 10 be worked to . inches
squareper piece pieces white oak (pasure) timber.
80 feet long, be straight way, and may the
Other from IL % inches in their lengths and must be
sufficiently large be worked TO y inches square--per
piece ~
This timber must be free from shakes and big knots
must be Of the rery best qnag, IN the most e3snre sgnt
fcaton 0 the term be delivered free OF expense 10 the
enment at the Charestowm navy yard, on or before ne
first day of April 1878 be Sub ect 10 such inspection
as the conmndant of said navy yard may direct appoint
and be in every respect suitable m the opinion of the
mandan- for the purpose for which it is intended, viz
pairing tae dry dock gaesotherwise VIII be rejected
Should the fail TO deliver this timber, in whole
IN part by the stipulated time; il, when brought to
the yard The whole part thereof should be reject
ed, suitable timber viii be procured from some other source
supply The deficiency and the contractor VIII be held
ponsibe foe all excess, if any, the contract price,
Each offer must be accompanied by written guaranty,
signed 10y responsible persons TO the effect
that he they undertake that the bidders WILL if his their
bid be accepted, into obligation within five days
after the bidder bidders shall have been notified of the
acceptance OF his her bids, with good and sufficient
sureies TO furnish the timber proposed FOR.
Bonds with suretie will be required in one third the
amount, and payment be made in the usual way when
the whole delivered upon the presentation of approved
bills.
JOSEPH HALL, Navy Agent
Sept 4-lawt2QS
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Posr orrlcr pfrAnrmENr, Sept. l, 1871

Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Sept l, 1871.
rINHE United States mail steamship WASHINGTON will
/ leave New York for Cowes, Southampton and Bremen
Haven on Thursday, the twenty third instant.
POSTAGE.
The inland postage the city Of New York, well as the
postage by steamer from New York. be prepaid before
can leave the United States all msable matter 10 be
conveyed by this line, which destined for Great Britain
Ireland. Hamburger, Holland, Belgium France, Italy,
SPAIN Portugal other points in southern Europe as wen
rs for points in Africa Asia,
10 Bremea apd the points supplied through that Office
nch as Germany, Switzerland. Prussia Austria, Denlnik
sweden Russia &c-uayaid letters, Nc., may be sent
Postage to be cole cled at Bremen.
The rates of postage this route as established by Inc
act of March 3, 1916 follows; .
Upon all letters and packages not exceeding one-hai
ounce in weight twenty cents over one-hnf ounce IN
weight and mot exceeding ounce, tofy.eght cents
fifteen cents
Upon each newspaper, pamphlet, and price current
three cents.
Inland postage in all cases be added whenever the
matter transported 10y mail within the United States
&. G. JOHNSON, Postmaster General
I co,
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MARsELLEs LINE OF PACK ETs,

Mf .AER EAN
MARSEILLES LINE OF PACK lTS,
TOucti,sg at Gibraltar to lard passengers.
THE aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
from New York the LIST, and from Marsellles ON
the 10th of each month, rs ollows'
FROM NEW
Ship Prince dc Jonville, (new0 Capt W. W. Laurence
Oct. l, 1876. .
Ship Arcole, (new,) Captain w. R. IIoodless, Nov l.
SIG.
Ship CASTOR, Capt. James Anthony, Dec ], la6.
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Captain James Watson, Jan. l.
ls7,
Ship --, -, Feb. l, 1Sf7
MARSEIIIEs.
Ship Prince de Jonvie, (new,) Capt. w. W. Laurence,
Dec 10, 1916. : - ,o,-
ship Arcoe (new) Capt. w r. Hoodless, Jan 10, 1917.
Ship CASTOR, Capt. Janes Anthony, Feb. 10, lS4I -
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Capt James Watson, Mnrch ~
47.
Ship - , April 10, ls47.
These vessels all the first class, and COMMANDED Dy
men of experience Their accommodations Tor passengers
unsurpassed for comfort and convenience Goods sent
the agents will be forwarded free OF all other expenses
han those actually paid.
CHAMBERLAIN & PHELPS,
l03 Front street; or to
BOYD 81 HINCKEN agents,
No. 8, Tontine buildings, corner of Wall and water
|feets New York.
Ssnt
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Circular.

Circular.
To officers Of he United States army coDmanding at Aer
parts IN he possession of the Uaitcd States forces.
VXTHENEVER duties imposed military contributions
w goods imported AZ ports and places in Mexico in
our military occupation shall remain unpaid during the
period limited by the regulations of March 81 iSi7 Gas
modified by the order of June H. lai7 and shall appear
your satisfaction that the said goods could NOT be dis
posed of Mt public auction for their prime shown by
The invoice, you authorized suspend such SALE with
the OF the parties Interested until favorable
circumstances provided You have believe
that after reasonable delay the goods may be sold for
prime cost. w. L. MARCY,
Secretary of War.
WAR DEpARrNiENT, Aug 10 1917.
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Elegant and Extensive PROPERTY


An THE late residence of Mr.. Armield Prince street.
aiA in Alexandria The house is brick, built of the best
materials handsomely finished and wetlarinped for
fort and convenence contains fifteen rooms, OF them
large and airy, and has wide hall through the
Ouhouscs of brick also covered with metal, consisting, in
range wood and wash houses, csern above ground
two bataing and two dressing On the opposite
wing, fine greenhouse; and in the brick two-story
double house servants.
The howergardens extend from Patrick to Henry street
The vegetable garden is large and productive.
II is considered by many, the handsomest and most de-
sirable residence in the District.
II will be sold low, and on accommodating terms, APP
pication VIM ID. MUTT
Sept. 25--tf At the Treasury Department.
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CARPET WAREHOUSE.


IN CLAGETT IL co. have commenced receiving their
IL supply of Competing for the approaching season. and
would take occasion that although they have hereto
fore kept large and full assortment OF all kinds oil carpet
i,gs yet they have determined this season TO keep much
larger stock of oil qualities and styles, purchasing always
from importers and manufacturers well as combining
large dry goods business with their carpet house They can
northern carpet All carpetng sold by them warrant
ed as stated. They have in store
30 pieces superfine ingram carpetings
35 do fine do
20 do common a do low-priced
10 sets Venetians twilled and plain
10 pieces printed bookings
12-4 and 1914 do do crumb-cohs all in one piece
With variety of rugs, stair rods, NC.
VIII receive next week large assortment Of
Administer carpeting, very rich
Tapestry Brussels do-new article
Brussels of all qualities, some very low
3-ply carpengs, ingram, &c.
All of which win be offered at the lowest possible prices
for cash, or to punctla customers.
Sept Stiff D. CLAGETT & 60.
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Chestnut ADORE seventh, door te Masonic Hall
PHILADELPHIA
FUNHiS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and refurnshcd,
IL and the proprietor has spared means to insure
to his visiters every comfort and convenience. The
dining SAIGON for gentlemen well the private ordi
n,ry for ladies' large and convenient The parlors and
chambers capacons, and fitted up the most modern
style Tnis iousc being in central position the proPre-
tor socits continuance o.! public favor edging himself
that effort his shall be spared TO them
every luxury the city affords
N. b. bath house is attached the hotel where warm
and cold bnths canbe had at any hour.
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Army Portfolio.

SERIES of views comprising sketch OF the encamp-
m of the United Smrcs army, under General Tay-
lor Corpus Chrsti heights of Monterey from the Salto
road looking towards the city from the west valley OF
Saltilo. from the base of Palace HILL Monterey
view othc city OF Monterey, trona honsotop in the
fnnin plaza. and Monterey, from Independence
hin, the Bishops Palace; with the voge of Guada-
lupe and Sierra Sia, or Saddle Mountain, in the dis
Ske etched by Captain ID. p Whiting, It'll infantry,
II. S. A. and this day received for SALE Sntioners
Hail. Pennsylvania avenue.
Price, for the series of plates, 81.
June WIN. FISCHER
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N 1ILlTARY law, Conrts MnrttaI tyc.-1ls C,onsti

MILITARY Law, Courts Martial, Ggc.-The Consti-
1fl tuition aud Practice OF Courts Martial and the Law
ofEyidence of such Courts, by Captain Simmons Royal
Artillery, 81 edition, enlarged vol, London The Duties
Of Judge Advocates by Captain X, M. Hughes, Deputy
Judge Advocate General, vol London 1915. Notes on
Military Law and the Proceedings of Counts Martial by
Capt Griiiith Royal Artillery. lvol, London. Military
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 General Courts Martial, by Major Kennedy
Judge Advocate General Of the Bombay Army vol. Lon
don Macarthur the Principles and Practice of Courts
Martial l vol, London. Tyler on Military Law VOL
London. Treatise Courts Martial by Major Adye
Deputy Judge Advocate, ! vol London. Military Law
Constitution and Practice Of Courts Martial the Mil
itary Evidence Sc, by Capt he Hart, of the United States
Artillery vol, New York American Military Law and
the Practice OF Courts Martial, by Lieut. Oriep United
States Army, VOL, PHILADELPHIA Macomb 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. Fenmore Cooper vol New York
Military Miscellany. History military Prmshnents
NC, by II. Mara Deputy Inspector General vol, Lon
don, 1916 The Queens Regulations and Orders for the
Army vol London The Dispatches and General Or
ders ofthe Duke of Wellington, vol, London. Marshall
Soldiers, vol, London Official Letters, Naval and
Military OF the last War of Great Britain and the United
States vol-and many others of the classification,
including also various Military and Naval Histories, Bio
sraphes and Memoirs OF which are just imported by
June Is +. TAYLOR
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Conf Depot,
L.cnnr,s Uyhnrf. Xedr the Long Rri.

Lenor's Wharf, near the Long Bridge.
L and the public that he Is receiving daily the above
article of its varons kinds and qualities (Which wiz make
Butler Red Ash, Pine Knot Broad Mountain, Clover Hill
suitable for cooking ranges, radiators CRATES, furnaces &C.
and have erected connections she'd for the preservation
the coal from the dust and weather; and would state to
those persons who may obtain their stock OF me 10 the ia
that in case the quantity purchased should be found not
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 ma
king their purchases, am resolved 10 dispose OF the
article q reasonable rates.
N b. Each load accompanied by the certificate OF
Orders will be received the Butler Coal Office y Mr.
E. Massoetts Drug Store ,on Pennsylvania ayen1e'
John F. Callan, Drug Store corner OF 7th and streets,
{eher of whom win receipt Tor me , through me Ios. VI
oe or at the yard on 's street, JOHN se srf
sept6-2aw6w -
HAND HOOK of Practical Perspective, London, 1877
III Lanzi's History of Painting translated by Roscoe
Wines Hand Book of Engineering. Drawing, and Map
Hayss Principles OF Symmetrical Beauty, vol London,
shutleworth on Landscape Painting, London, ls45.
Hayters Introduction TO Perspective Practical Geometry
D Wood's Manual Of Perspective, vol, London
Deacons Elements of Perspective Drawing for beginners
Cawses Introduction the Art of Painting Oil Colors
sopwh's Isoretrical Drawing London.
JopIng's Practice of IsometcaI Perspective London
Manual for Teaching Drawing of Solid Forms Machine
ry Models, and Perspective, by Butler Williams cv,
Rineer vol, London.
Browns Principles of Practical Perspective vol large
quarto, London
Brooke Tayors Principles of Linear Perspective, vo
London.
Arthmetical Perspective, by c. E. Bernard, civil eng
neer, vol, London
Cwt on Shadows, vol, London.
The Art of Painting in OIL, and in Fresco, by Mermee
! vol, London.
Painting and the Fine Arts by azl,t and Hayden vol
London.
Phillips Lectures Painting, vol, London 80, -,
Jus, i'm ported bv r. TAYLOR.
On hand collection Of books, both English and Anel
can, the class Of subjects, too numerous 'or e
limits of advertisements
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United States mud Foreig Agency mt Washington city


~. g.
ENIE undersigned have associated for the purpose OF
acting business general agents, tie city oil Wash
ngton, ID. c.. under the firm and style of RICHARD s.
COKE " Co
They viii attend the purchase and sale of real estate
generally in all parts of the United States .
TO the formation of companies here in Europe, for
the purchase disposal of lands IN all parts of the United
Salcs
To the prosecution of claims the government of the
United States for lands money before the executive de-
lartments Congress-;
To obtaining remission of fines, penalties and forfeit
ures for alleged violation of the or other laws;
To settlement OF with the State, Treasury
War, Navy, and Post Office Departments;
To the prosecution of claims before any boards of
missiouefs existing or hereafter to be provided
Long experience, and extensive practical knowledge
business, qualify the undersigned 70 perform any of the
foregoing pton OF business which be conhded
their care. An extensive personal acquaintance with
present and high officers of the government and
members OF house of Congress, renders particular
references unnecessary.
Letters inquiry merely will be answered free OF charger
but in all communications addressed tie firm must
be post paid.
Charges will be reasonable.
Office Twelfth street, between and streets.
RICHARD 5. CONE,
ROGER g. WElGH1MAN
JAMES PIENTlSS,
WILLIAM A. BRADLEY.
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SCHOOL BOOKS of every kind In In District
- OF Columbia neighbohood, will be found for
as below.
Great pains have been taken the best editions
In every case and substantial bindings and they will be
sold a as low prices (havng regud the quality they
can be procured anywhere in the United states.
Aug Is 7, TAYLOR, Bookseller.
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Total lives insured III
SAMUEL HANNAY, Secretary
CHARLES DE SEEDING, No. ii Todd's Buildings,
Pennsylvania avenue, Agent.
w p. JOHNSTON d., of and 7th streets, ply
scian Sept. Paw I'm
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FOR RENT, the new and commodious hou

kesA FOR RENT the and commodious house on +
Wd street west now occupied by Thoe Richie, esq.
III 1t Is in healthy and beautiful location and has all
vnntapes possessed by places of residence in washing
ton furnace which the whole house, bath room
kitchen range &c. Possession given the Both OF This
For terms inquire Of WIN. A. GoRpow. Quarsrrnastcr
Generals Office, War Department
inIy 9--2awn