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United States and Foreign Agency mt Washington city

E undersigned have associated for the purpose OF trans
aching business as general agents. in the city OF Wash
lng,on, D. "a under the firm and style of RICHARD 5.
They viii attend the purchase and sale of rea estate
generuly-in all pnrts of the United States;
10 the formation of companies here in Europe for
the purchase disposal of lands in all parts of the United
States;
To the prosecution of claims the government of the
United States Tor lands money before the executive de
parlnents or Congress-
To the obtaining remission of fines penalties and forfeit
ures for alleged violation of the other lavs
To the settlement of accounts with the State Treasury
War, Navy, and Post Office Departments;
To the prosecution of claims before boards OF
mlssioners now existing hereafter 10 be provided
Long experience, and extensive practical knowledge OF
business qualify the undersigned perform any OF the
foregoing descriptions of business which may be confded
to their care. An extensive personal acquaintance with
present and former high officers OF the government and
members OF either house of Congress, renders particular
references unnecessary.
Letters OF inquiry merely viii be answered free of charge
but in all cases communications addressed 10 the firm mus
be post paid.
Charges will be reasonable.
Olhce Twelfth street, between and streets.
RICHARD s. COKE,
ROGER G. WEIGHTMAN,
JAMES PRENTlSS,
WILLIAM A. BRADLEY.
April
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April 23-Iy
Agency for Claims at Washington.
(NHARl.EG DE SELDING Nntarv Pnhlic Conr

COnVeyancer
~ and General Agent No. III, Todds Buildings Pennsy,
vania avenue, Washington, d. Co. offers his services
prosecution OF claims before Congress
tive departments, before board OF commissioners t
are or may be appointed for the adjustment of spoation
collecting private claims and rents procuring pensions
whether revolution any other services bounty lands o
return duties those arising under contracts, treaties
otherwise; buying and selling real estate, &c.
Particular attention paid to the settlement of
dsbursng officers who may find it inconvenent give
their personal attendance
Having been commissioned notary public he is pre-
pared 10 furnish leaized copies Of any document Other
paper that may be required.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
claimed and the extent of service required.
Communications (post paid will receive immediate
tention.
He has the honor to refer to the Navy Department
the several bureaus connected with conpolers and a
dors offices of the Treasury Department. and the senior
captains and in the navy and also DR. John Ho
mans, Bosop Barnard Henry, esq, Philadelphia; Rev
Septmus Tustin chaplain of the Senate Washington; Hon
Henry l.. Ellsworth, Fayette Indiana; Thomas NJ Boun
esq, Pensacola, Forida Hon. c. b. Penrose, Lancaster
Pa; Judge T. Hartley Crawford, Washington; VIM Ag.
new ne ESQ., New York; Collins Lee ESQ., Baltimore Nd
New Haven, Conn., M. hudson, esq, New Orleans; Hon
E., II. Foster, Nashville Tenn.
Nav
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NEW SPRING GOODS.

CEO. w. PHILLIPS, of the old firm of Pittman Phil
lips 81 Co.. would beg leave call the attention Of
members Congress who about leaving the cit) and
strangers generally his late arrival of fresh spring goods
amons them may be found the following articles worthy of
attention.
Rich Barona plads a article for ladies' dresses
Fine French Gnhams
Fine silk pressed lawns these very beautiful
Fine figured appet muslins
Sacharila robes
Tucked robes
Tamboured robes
French embroidered robes, something extra
A very cheap lot OF linenoambric handkerchiels.
fresh lot of those French cloths and doekin cassmere
which he will have made up the shortest notice. and fits
guaranteed in all cases, together with other articles
too numerous mention, all of which he will sell at the
lowest cash prices. GEO. w. PHILLIPS
Mar IBID
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CHUBB Il sCHENCK,
Stock and Exchange Brokers, Washington, ID. c.,

Stock and Exchange Brokers, Washington, d. c.,
coffee opposite the Treasury Department.
HECKS and drafts payable in any of the principal cities
~ bought, sold, and collected.
Orders for the purchase sale of stocks executed
promptly, the most favorable terms. Notes and drafts
payable in Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, col
eced and RENTED for promptly charge of quarter
per Particular attention given to claims against the
government.
REFERENCES;
Messrs Corcoran & Riggs; Hon. John Y Mason, Secre-
a vy s Of The Nays VIM Seden, ESD, Treas; U 81 J.
W McCulloh, esq, LIST. Comp. Treasury Washington
Mossrs J. W. Clark, q Col; Holbrook, Brothers. Boston
nessrs n: W. Clark Dodge az CO.; Grevnwoys Henry Il
smith; Wolcou y slade p. II. Sehcnck, esq; l. n, St
John, esq, New York Messrs T.. w Clark Co.; Harris
" Coi Ludlow, Beebee Co.; Price Newlin az CO.;
Mercer Brohers Co, Philadelphia. Messrs. Alex Brown
sons sam Harris sons; g. c. Jamison, esq cashier
Robert Mcke, esq, cashier Josiah Lee esq Isaac Mum
Roe esq Bai'lmo re hess5s pnye & Purcell; Thos B.
Richmond w NJ Martin esq. CRareston. Messrs
Whitaker Sampson, Mobile. Messrs. Martin & Co.. New
Orleans Messrs. +. w. Clark Il Brothers St Louis.
Messrs. Ellis ~ Morton, Cincinnati Messrs J. p Curtis
Il Co, Louisville Messrs. Werrick, Martin ~ Co.. Pitts
burg Hon. X. c. ScheDck, of Ohio,
Feb T-3taw8w
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"a Americana" popular dictionary of arts, science,
iieamre history politics, and biography just Issued by
Elementary volume of one of the most valuable works OF the
age has been well prepared and brought up the year
lSH by Professor Henry Vethake, of the University oil
Pennsylvania The numerous subscribers who have been
waiting its completion perfect their and all
who register of events of the last een years for the
whole world obtain this volume separately price
dollars in cloth, two dollars and fifty in ea-
er, to match the style in which the publishers have been
selling it,
Subscribers in the large cities be supplied appl-
cation any of the principal bookstores and persons resi-
ding in the country have their matched by sending
volume in charge of friends visiting the city.
Lea IL Blanchard issue catalogue of their numerous
publications or libraries sent gratis, application by mail
or otherwise. March S--,teod
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TIME Written slgnature one only sn1eguar.I agninst

WFTttcH shIeHnafU aXnfhst
cOunterfeifsIhe public attention Is invited, and par
tcuary referred 10 the ADVERTISEMENT setting forth the
dyspeptc and dinner pills Also To that of Dr. Dyot APP
proved anbilous pills. both Of which, it may be seen,
projected from being countereited by the only safe
guard be depended uponthe of the
propretors on the label of each box of pills.
All others which may be offered for sale by uprncpled
persons surely base counerIes and will be rejected
such The pills that in the hands of persons who
purchased the genuine have all been exchanged for such
as have the written signature of the proprietor
The sole agency for the sale of Beckwiths andyspeptc
and Dyofs antbious pills, is vested in the hands OF T.
W. Dyott Sons, OF the Columbian College, No. I32 North
Second street. Philadelphia, ,who will any orders
for the
Druggists and all Wholesale dealers, who wish to be fur
nished with the genuine pills. will be supplied the most
liberal terms, by applying above. May 2I-f
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GENERAL AGENCY.

THE undersigned late dooreeper of the House of Rep
resenatives of the United Sates and long clerk in
the departments Washington has resumed the business
general agent for claimants upon the several Departments
the United States well applicants for relief from the
Congress of the United States The undersigned has
other business but that of agent and therefore attend
his duties with prompness Having been of the most
successful agents the metropolis heretofore and being
generally known claimants, and gentlemen of standing
ia the various States, he deems it unnecessary put
alogue of names his card. Information relation any
description of claims communicated applicants upon
their remittng retaining free of five dollars, and paying
postage reasonable charge will be made in whore
large claims substantiaed and collected.
n b. Titles to real estate in the city examined and real
rented exchanged and sold.
Office directly opposite the Treasury of the United States
Oct. 2-6m j. +. DOW.
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NEW MUSIC, this day rcceived.-WM FISCHER. I

NEW MUSIC this day rcceived.-WM. FISCHER,
In Pennsylvania avenue, doors of 18th street,
has this day received the following music, which will be
sold reduced price,
One word with thee music by Hodson
Sequel to Fanny Gray; music by Mrs Wylde
Pm merry, yet Pm sad music by G. White
Oh sing that saddening strain; by Mrs ack.
wood
They bid me forget thee music by Mrs. Blackwood
The Only Child music by Jos. p. Knight
Old Willow Brook music by j. A. Fay
Speak Gently; music by E. b. 3ohnszewitz
The Little Maid music by the Huchinsons
Terence's farewell TO Kathleen music by Patro
Happy Home of my Childhood ; by Geo. Hood
Oh weep not music by ii. Russell
Sally in Alley; by Templeon
None remember thee !; by Mrs. Norton
Oh sing that song again; Schubert
Oh come with me music by BurglnuIer
In the Greenwood Free music by Richards
The Angels Watch music by Fessenden
And must they part; music by Weigl
Old Year, fare thee well music by j. Long
The Dream is DER; music by Geo Lndley
Happy heart could thy beating be; by Larenn
Wake my Love music by Loder
cannot haiter If would by Loder
With thee now will weep; by Larenn
My Forest Harp; music by Z. Strong
March %
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IL Rockville turnpike, within mile of the George
corporation line, and north of land of Mr. John
Green, embracing several beautiful sites for building well
wooded and watered 1t will be sold together, divided
to suit purchasers.
Also ID the road being the meeting house
lot and which viii be divided, If necessary into two parts.
Also 80 of excellent land adjoining Tennay Town,
and Immediately north of Mrs. Syes's farm, well watered
The above lands most convenient TO the markets OF
the city and Georgetown; and In order to close the sale
the they will be disposed of very reduced prices, and
on accommodating terms Apply either to Richard smith,
or 10 Charles j. Nourse, nOct 3-lawtt .
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NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.
IL M M
NEW YORK AND HAyRE UNION LINE OF

RNk SR4&- sxsszs
HEw YORK AND HAvRE UNION LINE OF
PACKETS
GAIL from New York the shs 10Th, and 24t and from
~ Havre the lst 9Th, and 2ah OF each monh during
the year, and in the following rotation
FROM
Ship Albany Crawford sh January May, or September.
Ship Sivie Gasse, Rich, 10th January May, and Sep
tember - =.
Ship Louis Philippe. Castof Oath January, May, and
Ship Duchess dorlesns, Richardson 9Th February, June,
and October.
Ship Burgundy, Walton 10Th February June, and octo-
ber
Ship Iowa. Lines 2ith February, June, and October.
New ship 9Th March, July, and November.
Ship Havre, Ainswort 10th March, July and November
Ship Suly, Edgar, 2tth March, July, and November.
Ship Argo, Anthony 9Th April, August, and Decenber
Ship Zurich, Thompson, 10th April August and Dece
Der -
Ship Francis ], whedon, 24h April August and Deem
ber
Ship Albany Crawford, 2ith February Jnne ana
Ship Sivie de Grasse, Rich, LIST March, july ana No'e
Der. -, NJ
Ship Louis Philippe, Castof, sth March, July, and No
vember. a., ~, I'll,
Ship Duchess dOrleans, Richardson, 9th March, July
Shin Burgundy Walton, LIST April, August and December
Shin Iowa Lines, 9Th April, August, and December
New ship, 9th April, August, and December.
Ship Havre Ainsworth, LIST January, May and Septem-
Der. =. ,e.,
Ship Suly Edgar, 9Th January, May, and September,
Ship Ayo, Anthony, Oath January, May and September
Ship Zurich Thompson LIST February, June, and October
Ship Francis l. Wheon Sth February, June, and October
Anplw to - ~ FOX LIVINGSTON,
% Broad street,
VIM. WHITLOCK,
46 South street, New York.
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The quantities of any all may be increased dmin-
shed, as the service hereafter require. The
VIII therefore be made not for specific quantities. but for
such quantities as the service may require be delivered
those navy-yards respectively.
Contractors residing the places where deliveries
required must establish agencies places that
delay may arise in furnishing what may be requed and
when contractor fails promptly TO comply with requis
on, the navy agent Mt the where the article articles
are required to be delivered shall be authorized purchase
such article articles and the shall be liable for
any excess OF cost over the contract price.
Separate offers must be made for each article each Of
the aforesaid navyyards, and bidders whose proposals
accepted (nd none others will be forthwith notified anda
early practicable and bond will be transmitted
returned to the bureau within five days. exclusive the
time required for the regular transmission of the mail
Bonds with two approved sreties in one-thd the esti-
mated amount OF the respective contracts, will be required
and ten per centum in addition will be withheld from the
amount OF all payments account thereof collateral
cury in addition 10 the bond given perform
ance, and not IN any event to be paid until it is in all
spects complied with and ninety per centum OF the
amount of all deliveries made will be paid by the navy
agent within thirty days after bills duly authenticated shall
have been presented to him.
Blank forms of proposals may be obtained application
to the Navy Agents at Portsmouth,, New Hampshire Bo
ton, New York. Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Nor
folk, Pensacola, and Mt this Bureau
Every offer made must be accompanied (as directed in
the act of Congress making appropriations for the
vice for 1867, approved 10th August 1876 by written
guaranty, signed by responsible persons,
the effect that he they undertake that the bidder bid
ders WILL if his their bid be accepted into obi
CATION within five days, with good and sufficient srees
cred unless accompanied by such guaranty.
Mar I9--IawtAp&
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" Merchant Mill for Sale. The Subscrr
Der offers for sale that well known and valuable proper
Turnpike road less than miles distance from Ba
more city.
1t has the advantage of the entire stream of Joness
Falls with about twenty feet of water fall The dam
which was built within few yearsand the m-seat pos
natural advantages superior any on the stream
The mllhonse is built of i'm the substantial
four stories high and very spacious 65 by R
eet, which, well as the requisite machinery for
featuring Hour in the best manner all erected entirely
in 1884, OF the most approved construction, and with
the best materials without regard to expense.
There two water-wheels of and hall
feet diameter and of twelve feet face, which made
the preceding year and the MILL with fair supply of
water, capable OF manufacturing hundred fifty
barrels OF flour daily. corn knwhich could be put up
at small expensewould enable the proprietor keep the
mill at full work during the year, this being the
gest and cheapest markets for
The supply of water in Jones's Falls is more abundan
than that OF other stream this city. The Rock
Mill property is peculiarly well adapted for a factory oil
lubrty. and its proximity to Baltimore city, where labor
and provisions are cheap and abundant All the other
powerful seats ON this occupied by fac
tories or by the company which supplies the city with wa
There the premises twos,ory millers house, al
house. all oil stone, and never-iang spring of the pue
water There about land attached Ot
the inl-sea the greater part of which, though now M
wheat, is upland meadow of the quality aording
abundant support for wagon situations dwell
lings for operatives, unsurpassed for healthness.
Ten thousand dollars of the purchase money would be
required in cash. but the payment the ue would be
made very accommodating, if satisfactorily secured o
principal and interest Twenty sand dollars might
main, at annual ground rent OF twelve hundred dollars,
payable half yearly For further particulars apply to
March ~ Baltimore, Md.
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NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.

TOHN HERDM q CO.. United states ana erDs =,
- Britain and Ireland od-esablished Emsran oice' o'
South street, New York. 80 ,,,
HERDMAN, KEENAN, ~ Co, Liverpool
Passage to and from Great Britain and Ireland Na Liver
pooD by the Old Black-Bal Line, or any oil inc egai
packet-shps sailing every five days.
The subscribers in calling the attention OF Ola
and the public generally their unequaled arrangements
for bringing out passengers from the old country beg 10 STARE
that The business of the Liverpool will be conduct
ed by its branch. -. a. 100,
Those sending for their friends will at once see ,he grea
Importance this arrangement, II VIII preclude an I'M
necessary delay of the emigant The ships employed In
This line are well known be of the first and largest class
commanded by men of experience; and they sail every
five days. offer every facility that can be furnished WIN
those superior arrangements the subscribers look forward
for a continuation of that patronage which has been SO no
orally extended them for many years past In case
any of engaged do embark the passage money
will be refunded customary. For further particulars
~ J. HERDMAN & CO,
81 South street, New York.
HERDMAN, KEENAN, IL CO., Liverpool
B-Drafts for any amount can as usual be furnished
payable all the principal banking institutions Throughout
the United Kingdom, on application as above
March I4-lY
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q f. o II G 4 M. BIBB.

COUNSELLOR AT-LAw,
IJAS established his office in the city of Washington and
potters his services to the public the prosecution OF
claims upon the Treasury of the United States the arg,-
ment of in the circuit of the district of Column
bia and in the Supreme Court of the United Staess
His Office is the south side of near the Treas
uary building.
June bly,
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POTOMAC BRIDGE.

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
March 30, 1917
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office until o'clock,
the 10Th day of April next, for repairing the Long
Bridge, the Potomac river agreeable to the plans and
specifications in this office.
The proposals will be in two divisions first for removing
the timber pen, pier from present position, and fixing
securely and substantially north of the present unken pier
Second, for repairing, putting together and raising the
present frame of the bridge the causeway of the
(lntell1 Mar aW-tl5A
NEW Choice Goods for Spring.-Water Harper Il Co
~ Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 10Th streets,
have in store, received by the latest arrivals, full and
plce assortment Of
Rich spring silks, style French bereges, lawns and
ginghans Fouard and silk muslins
Rich embroidered dresses
Lace, silk, and light Cashmere sbaws
Embroidered lace capes, collars and handkerehefs, in
great variety
Irish linen, i04 and l24 sheetings, diaper and napkins
Linen cambria and silk handkerchiefs
With general assortment of furnishing articles
all of which will be offered at the lowest market price
Our friends and purchasers generally respectfully
vted to call and examine stock before making
lections March 25-eo3tif
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fiFFa FOR HENT-A three-story brick dwelling house
Vii the side of 18th street, square south oil
L..A Pennsylvania avenue This house is new, having
been built last summer, contains seven fine rooms, with
kitchens attached and is in the immediate neghborhood
the departments and the business part of the city. Rent
$50 per Apply at the corner Of and 9th
opposite the Wesley chapel--of
Feb 20-2awIw FRANCIS j. BROOKS.
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HUNTINGTON, Ia, June 81, 1876.
DR.. SMITII;

IT. :
DEAR am most out of "lndian vegetable sugar
coated pills. and find them selling fast that think you
had better send me two gross immediately. TLey give
such general satisfaction that people Mt least twenty
miles for them; and it is generally known am agent for
them, would be very sorry TO get out.
Yours respectfully,
SAML, MOORE.& CO.
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PACKETS FOR HAVRE.-Second Line.
GAIL from New York the LIST, and from Havre the
- 10Th OF each month during the year, and in the follow
ing rotations st
Ship Utica, Capt John A. Perce LIST January LIST May,
and LIST September -
Ship St Nicholas, Capt. Nathl W. Eveeigh LIST Febr,-
ary LIST June, and LIST October
Ship Oneida, Captain JAS Funk LIST March, LIST July and
LIST November.
Ship Baltimore, Captain John Johnson IT, LIST April LIST
August, and list December
HAvRE.
Ship Utica Captain John A. Pece, 18th February 18th
rune and 18th October.
Shin St Nicholas, Captain N. w Eveeigh, 18th March
10th July, and 10th November: -
Ship Oneida Captain Jas Funk 10th April, 18th August,
adj 18th December.
Ship Baltimore Captain John Johnson, jr 10th May,
18Th September, and 18th January.
They are all vessels of the first class and with ample and
ommodous accommodations for passengers. Goods sen
the agents will be forwarded free from all other charges
than the expenses that may be actually paid upon them
The price of cabin passage is 800, exclusive of wines
and liquors.
BOYD & HINCKEN Agents,
9 Tontine buildings, Wall street, New York.
March Ply
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If G. Benz Smith be not written with pen the bot
OF the box, all ''sugar-coaed pills counterfeit!
Principal office 79 Greenwich street, large brick block,
New York Price 25 cents box
Nov 5-Gm
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THE UNION.
a. FOR SALE

60 FOR sALE--A two-story brick rough house
4iI pleasantly situated on New York avenue, in full
iE view OF the Potomac, between nth and 18th streets,
on square ITO.
tcontans eight rooms anda dry and convenient cellar
with good yard in front and back and is well suited 10
accommodate genteel family. Ii is within minutes
walk OF the War and Navy Departments
Also number 49, in SQUARE 70 elgiblv situated ON VI
street, near Gen Eaton's, in the First Ward containing
9,l99 square feet
Two lots numbered and in square &c., situated on the
of 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue of the
Capitol, containing n i46 feet.
The terms OF the above will be moderate and made 10
suit persons in moderate circumstances.
For particulars apply to CHARLES DE SELDING
March 6-2awu No III Todd's Buildings Penn avenue