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Old Point Comfort Hotel, virginia.

NIS splendid establishment from recent
l. unsurpassed the comfort and of its ncconmo
by any the Union, will be opened for the recep
the LIST day of June. Situated the
Chesapeake bay in full view Of the ocean, healthy
any spot the world and lying directly the great mail
between the north and the SOUTH offers a resting
place every inucemcnt the traveller either in search OF
health pleasure with climate in early summer famed
tor refreshing breezes, none can be described moro
delightful more healtyas the experience OF all persons
wing acquainted here will provehan that enjoyed by
all part August and the entire fall months
This the great facility of reaching here-beng distant
only few hours from of large cities, with daily
mails both north and south, and from eight to twelve fine
boats passing daily every direction-make it
desirable location Tor families and men Of business well.
also as a delightful and safe for those whom fear Of
disease drives away from their homes.
The lighthouses have been greatly enlarged and inn
proved fitted up with hot baths shower baths and private
baths and still afordng ample for the most expert
swimmer. There is also splendid beach for those who
prefer surf bathing. Nlett
The table will be supplied with all the Injuries Of the
and surrounding markets the cellar and bar with the
best and liquors be procured. The tOrt-he most
magnificent public work in the countryoffers military pa
aides and the lovcest walks the bay, the finest fishing
and sailing while for others there billiards, ten-pin
music and dancing. with obging aud efficient agents in
each department We shall use every exertion to make
Old Point in all respects the most desirable waterngpaco
JAMES S. FRENCH.
May 20--Iawcp MAT Intel]
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Class mo. I-YelLom Pine IYnlbcr.
CLASS No. White Oak TIM

CLASS No. 2.-Whfte Oak Timber.
s g pieces s g feet long inches Sa
5000 linear feet promscuous lengths average not less
than Al feet, IL by Is inches.
CLASS No. 3.-Sheathing Copper md Nails.
1880 sheets 80 OF. hot rolled sheathing copper
LOO lbs l3 inch copper sheathing nails
All Of the above timber be of the best qualify
sound, straight and free from splits shakes and bad knots
right angles and the pieces must be of size sufficient to adj
The copper be the best hot rolled sheahing copper
The offers must be made for each class and Tor each OF
number, and be embossed the price per cubic foot for
he timber and per pound for the copper and nails must be
rectIy added up and expressed in words.
AL the timber and copper to be delivered at the several
inspection ut each place of delivery the chief the bu-
reau shall direct, and be satisfactory in al respects.
In conformity with the provisions of the law approved
August TO- 1916, each offer be accompanied by a
written guaranty signed by one or more responsible per
bidders will if his their bid be accepted
obligation within ten days after the bidder bidders shall
have been notified by letter through the post office Of the
acceptance of his their bids with good and sufficient
suretes, 10 furnish the materials proposed tor
That the bureau may be enabled 10 carry said law into
execution, bidders required to accompany their bids
with certificate from navy agent district attorney,
known the Navy Department stating that the guar
enors to their bids responsible and able to
the requirements OF the law in case of the failure of the
bidders to enter into contract accordingly.
No bid will be considered which does not conform TO
these rules in all respects and the bureau itself
the right to recth oilers OF any deiaultng bidder
Bond and security will be required in third the es
mated amount OF The contract and ten per cent IN add
ton TO the security by bond, will be deducted from each
bill paid until the shall be cancelled, and ninety
per cent. will be paid within thirty days after the delivery
and approval OF the bills Tor each delivery OF not less than
x5, 900 amount
By order of the Bureau OF Yards and Docks.
VIM. b. SCOTT, Navy Agent.
GJ-To be published once week for four weeks in the
Union and National Inteligencer, Washington Argus
Portland Maine; Morning Post, Boston; Argus, Albany
New York Journal OF Commerce, New York; Pennsy-
vanian Philadelphia; Sum Baltimore Enquirer, Rich
lnond Va Beacon, Norfolk, Va; Jehersonan, New Or
leans Democrat, Pensacola Standard, Raleigh N. c.
Georgian Savannah; Mercury, harleson s. G. sand one
copy the paper containing this advertisement with the
squares il contains marked thereon be for
wardcd to this office with the bill for advertising.
Aug 4-lalW
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NEW AND MOST EXPEDITIONS LINE

To Piney Point and the other landings on the Potomac,
and TO persons scshing an agreeable excursion BY the
Chesapeake bay TO Baitmore.
xll---N THE public is hereby advised, that and
after Monday the 9th instant, the quick and
beautiful steamer POWHATAN will semweeky, in
connection with the steamer AUGUSTA, between the
mouth OF Aqua creek, Pney Point, and Baltimore.
Passengers by the Augusta leaving Washington at or
Alexandria at ", M, Mondays and Thursdays ar
Aqua creek about IL m where they take the
rior steamer Powhatan arriving at Pney Point between
and 8, p. The Powhatan thence proceeds TO Balti-
nore where she arrives by 4, the next morning.
Returning, the Powhatan will leave Baltimore al p
Tuesdays and Fridays Passengers by her breakfast
Piney Point and arrive at Aqua creek by H. M where
they take the mail Augusta and arrive at Aexan-
dra by Al and at Washington by p.
The Powhatan will take IN and put out passengers at all
the landings on the Potomac
Passage and fare between Washington Alexandria and
Piney Point, and IS 90
Passage any other landings the Potomac be.
low Aqua creek 5O
Passage between Washington Alexandria and
Baltimore, Qncludng meals,) with the privilege of
returning the next day at charge OF vi only 90
For further partic apply Capt j. W. Rodgers
board the Augusta, or to
T,,pa Qn
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nf BENJAMIN SHLfMAN, Jk, M, A.,
Professor IN Yale College, Of Science applied to the arts
no department Of science, usually taught in col
eges and schools, has there been felt such lamenabe
deficiency OF textbooks in that OF chemistry None OF
tue textbooks upon this subject in meet
The wants OF teachers and for years past there has been
general inquiry for textbook better adapted for colleges
and higher academies Than any of those that have hereto
fore been before the public. To supply this want, Profess
sor Sinan has been induced to prepare elementary
work, which, we have hesitation in saying is cacna-
ted IN every respect fill this long existing deficiency The
weienown reputation 1.-THE author is in itself sufficient
guaranty of the work. Every sheet has pass
ed through three able hands, and the book has been made
IN all respects as complete possible. lps
The wotk is printed in l2mo. form of 1872 pages, on
good paper handsomely bound, and contains upwards OF
two hundred excellent Illustrations descriptive of the sub
ject.
81 have examined 'Sliman's First Principles of Chem
sty and consider il decidedly the best elementary work
that science with which have met containing large
amount of we-arranged 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 to the of schools and academies,
and of all who commencing the study of chemistry.
"HENRY S. PATTERSON, M. d.,
Professor of Materia Medica, Pennsylvania College"
For sale by ~ +. TAYLOR.
Price one dollar. June Is.
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M ILITANY I.nyv Court. MortIsl tSc.-The Consti.

4 ILITAkf Law Courts Martial Sc.-The Consti-
lfl tuition and Practice OF Courts Martial, and the Law
of Evidence of such Courts by Captain Simmons, Royal
Artillery, 3d edition. enlarged, vol London. The Duties
Of Judge Advocates, by Captain H.. NJ Hughes, Deputy
Judge Advocate General, vol, London, 1885, Notes on
Military Law and the Proceedings of Courts Martial by
Capt Griiths, Royal Ar,ilery, vol, London. Military
Law Authorities, by Major "; Housh, ! vol, Calcutta
The Practice and the Forms of Courts Martial and Courts
Of Enquiry, by Field Officer vol, Dublin Practical
Judge Advocate General Of the Bombay Army, vol, Lon
don Macarthur on the Principles and Pracce OF Courts
Martial, vol London Tytler 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
tary Evidence, Mc by Capt De Hart Of the United States
ArlIery, lvcl., New York. American Military Law and
the Practice OF Courts Martial by Lieut.. Orien, United
States Army, vo, Philadelphia. Macomb's Practice OF
Courts Martial, VOL, New York. Proceedings of Military
Court of Enquiry on Generals Scott and Gaines, vol,
Mackenzie case, by j. Fenimore Cooper, vols New York
Military Miscellany: History OF Military Punisiments,
&C., by H. Marshall Deputy Inspector General vols Lon
don, 1876 The Queens Regulations and Orders for the
Army, vol London. The Dispatches and General Or
des OF the Duke Of Wellington, vol, London Marshall
Military, OF the last War of Great Britain and the United
States, voland many others OF the same classification,
including Also various Military and Naval Histories, Bio
graphie and Memoirs most OF which Just imported by
June Is +. TAYLOR
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Elegant md ExtensIve Property Tor Sale.
fA THE late residence of Mr. Armed, Prince street.
;il in Alexandria The house is BRICK built OF the best
materials handsomely finished, and wc-arrangcd for COM
tort and nvenience; contains fifteen rooms, of them
large and airy, and has wide hall through the
Uut-houses BRICK also covered with metal consisting,
one range wood and wash-houscs above ground
two bathing and dressing On the opposite
wing greenhouse; and in the rear, brick twosory
double house for
The iowergardcns extend from Patrick Henry
The vegetable garden is large and productive.
Ii considered, by many the handsomes and de-
sirabe residence in the District
1t will be sold low, and accommodating terms APP
plication to WIN. ID. MUTT,
Sept 25-tf At the Treasury Department.
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Circular.
To officers of the United States army commanding at Meri
can ports the possession of the United States forces.
WHENEVER duties imposed as military contributions
w goods imported al ports and places in Mexico in
our military occupation shall remain unpaid during the
period limited by the regulations of March 81, lSH Gas
modified by order OF June H. 1917 and it shall appear
TO your satisfaction that the said goods could be dis
posed of public auction for their prime shown by
the invoice you authorized suspend such sae, with
the parties interested, until favorable
stances occur, provided you have reason TO believe
that after reasonable delay, the goods may be sold tor
nrine cost w. l.. MARCY,
Secretary of War.
W.v Drp,pTuFNr. AuQ 10. 1917
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Spruce spars.--By the inch,
80 spruce spars, 9 inches diameter

The above spruce spars must average moi less Than
feet in length for inch of the dameers and
straight.
BY the piece.
100 spruce poles, less than 20 feet in LENGTH inches
diameter, and straight.
$50 spruce poles, less than l6 feet in length, from
4 inches diameter, and straight. The whole Of the
spruce to be fresh, with the bark
Or The follow ing papers will publish the foregoing twice
week, for four eeks prior the time above specified
Union and National Inelgencer, Washington, D G.; East
Hampshire Patriot, Concord N H. Morning Post and Daily
Times, Boston Journal of Commerce, Globe and Evening
Post, New York Pennsylvania and Public Ledger Phila
delpha Chronicle and Old Dominion, Portsmouth and
Beacon, Norfolk, Va.
IIlu aNx
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BACON COLLEGE.

rTyIIlS nourishiig institution, ocared at Harrodsburp
KY. Zone of the moral and delightful villages in
America long and Justly celebrated for wats)
the full tide of successful operation under the fol-
lowing faculty, viz;
JAMES SHANNON President and Professor of Bellies Let
tres and Moral Intellectual, and Political Science.
SAMUEL Hatch, Professor OF Natural Philosophy Chem
lstry, and Geology.
H IL WHITE, Professor of Mathematics and Civil Engi-
neering.
G H MATHEWS, Professor of Ancient Languages.
Il. AsKEw, Principal of the Preparatory department.
DIR. G.. d. RuNYAN, Buisar
1t confidently believed that college in the west Of
ers superior advantages for obtaining thorough educa-
ton the reasonable
The session of months will commence on the
first Monday in September, which day it is desirable
that every student should be at his post.
Extra casses be instructed IL necessary in Hebrew,
French, and Italian.
Tuition in college proper $40 for the college year Board
10 good families Qncladng washing and ghts) be
had AT from 81 TO 81 25 per week.
JAMES SHANNON, President.
HARRoDsBURe, KY.-July S-law6wcp
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WAR DEPARTMENT, A
CIRCULAR

To officers of the United States army commanding at
Mer,oan ports IN the possession of The United States
forces.
1,HE President has directed modification OF the duty
levied books imported into Mexican ports in the pos
session OF the the United States The duty here
after will be twenty per cent ad vaorem upon books oil all
kinds in lieu OF the present duty The modified duty VIII
levied upon all books delivered the importers or
their agents, alter the receipt of this order
W. L. MARCY,
Secretary OF War.
WAR DEPARTMENT July 81, 1871.
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Army Portfolio.

SERIES of views, comprising sketch OF the encamp-
"A ment Of the United States army under General Tny-
lo Corpus Christi heights of Monterey from the Stlo
road, looking towards the city from the west; valley OF
Salo from the base OF Palace hill, at Monterey
the city oil Monterey, from houseop in the
main plaza and Monterey, seen from Independence
HILL the Bishops Paace with the village of Guada-
mpe and Sierra Silla, Saddle Mountain, i'm the dis
lance Skeiched by Captain ID. p. Whiting, 7h infantry,
u s. A., and this day received for sale, at Stationers
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue.
Price, for the series of plates, $i
June 49, WIN. FISCHER
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dTfI
Mill pleasantly situated on New York avenue, in full
x view Of the Potomac between 18th and 18th streets,
square l70.
tcontains eight rooms, and dry and convenient cellar
with good yard in front and back and is well suited to
ACCOMMODATE geneel family 1t is within minute s
walk OF the War and Navy Departments.
Also, number Ii, in square 10, eligibly situated II
Gen. Eatons in the First Ward, containing
y, 1919 square feet.
Two lots numbered and in square 994, situated the
OF 18th street md Pennsylvania avenue, Of the
Capitol, containing "a, lao feet.
The OF the above will be moderate, and made to
suit persons in moderate circumstances.
For particulars apply to CHARLES DE SELDING,
March 6-2awn No. III Todds Buildings, Penn avenue.
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NEW DAILY EMPRESS LINE
E{enE gYIBaM9

.as.-ssAzg~s ~ lAl TsEessaatag
Trough by Mail Train from Washington, via Alex
andria, to fredericksburg, Richmond and Peters
burg, Virginia.
INHE undersigned, having made the necessary arrange
l. ments with the Steamboat and Railroad Companies be-
tween the above named places, now prepared under
the and style OF ROGERS, DARRACOTT ~ AL
LEN toreceve every description of light goods, and for
We trust by giving our personal attention to the busi-
noss with encouragement and our friends
that nothing shall be wanting part to afford satsiac-
ton.
All light articles, such parcels and packages, which
may lie consigned care, will be delivered free oca
age; and merchandise other articles, which may be too
heavy Tor the mail train, will have particular by
the nei ght train.
j. w. ROGERS Master Steamer Powhatan.
b. +. DARRACOTT, Train captain, r. +. ~ L. IT, X.
WILLIAM H. ALLEN, Depot agent, do
Richmond. Va, May l. IS37-May l-du
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June 30-3taw
st. Johns College, Annapolis, Nd.

WILL the lectures and studies September 9th;
w when pupils may Join the several classes They may
be prepared in the grammar school Tor collegiate standing
and then instructed all the branches OF full scientific
and classical The apparatus is very valuable and
completes the library is extensive besides the rich cabi
net OF minerals the State collection in geology is deposited
here and the chief officers of the State government
members of the Board of Trustees The modern languages
taught without charge. The expenses $3.50
per annum The site is peculiarly beautiful and heahiul
and there is railroad communication with Washington and
baltimore. The annual commencement is on the I'D OF
February. HECTOR HUMPHREYS,
Aup. il-2awIm President.
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ssi;j the connodious aud pleasant dwelling house aud
EQ- premises the of 18th and New York
tvnoe, late in the occupancy of Francis Davidge esq
Connected with The above is milk house, stable, and
carriagehouse, coalhouse, large lot for garden, &c.
a hand.
This OF the most healthy situations in Washington
with good of and only square OF the Pres
dents grounds and the executive departments
Apply TO c. II. James, esq, next door, or to ti
Aug. PIT JAMES LARNED, 18th street.
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Young Ladies' Academy of tho vh.,taton,

Young Ladies' Academy of the Vi%t"uon,
Norfhrcsi corner of Park and Centre streets BdAmor Nd
TIME duties of this institution will be resumed ON the first
l. Monday of September
BOARD and h,ition per annum Sl50
Half b,,a rdina %
Tuition for half boarders and day scholars in the
higher branches per annuih ~
Elementary Instruction, per annum 10
The usual extra charges made for instruction in the
French Spanish Latin aud Italian languages for music
on the piano. harp guitar, ogan drawing and painting,
oil pAinng OF philosophical apparatus &c.
1he extensive aud elevated grounds OF the academy pro
sent il believed, peculiar advantages for the health and
recreation OF the boardcis and other pupils.
Preparatory school attached TO the same institution
TERMS.
Tuition for pupils under the age of H. per SIS
Tuition Tor pupils under the aye of TO- 20
Ink, quills &c, q
Aug Is-du6thSep
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: mARTWELL,s WASHINGTON HOUSE,

Philadelphia
INTIS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and refunshed
i and the proprietor mas spared insure
to his vsiters every comfort and convenene. The
dining for gentlemen, well the private ordI-
nary for des large and convenient The parors and
chambers capacios and fitted up in the modern
Style This house being central position, the proprie
soics continuance OF public favor, pedging himself
that effort his part shall be spared them
every luxury the city affords.
B. bath house is attached to the hotel, where
and cold baths canbe had at any hour.
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nAMAsK Tabe-cloths and Napkins.-We have re-
IL naming quite assortment OF damask tabe-ciohs,
I'm cotls) Also damask diapers, all widths and nap
kns assorted sizes aud qualities Being very desirou 70
close them out previous fall purchases have deter
mined to them for cash Any persons IN want
OF the above goods have opportunity not often met WIN
To buy bargains. = -, ,1-rrr & "a
Aug I6-6uf IL. obApbi ~
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Mk Mk M

MARSEILLES LINE OF PACKETS
Touching Gibraltar to land passengers.
TNHE aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
i from New York the lst and from Niarseles on
the 10th OF each month, as ioows
Ship Prince dc Jonvie, (new) Capt. w. w. Laurence,
Oct. |, 1876.
Ship Arcole, (ncw,) Captain w. r. Hoodless, Nov. l.,
lsi6.
Ship Castor, Capt james Anthony, Dec. ], 1896
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Captain James Watson, Jan. l.,
lSi7.
Ship --, Feb. l. 1917.
MARsEILLES
Ship Prince de Joinville, (new3 Capt W. w. Laurence,
Dec 10, 1876.
Ship Arcole ew Capt. w. r. Hoodless Jan. 10, 1917.
Ship Castor, Capt James Anthony, Feb. 10, 1871.
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Capt James Watson March TO-,
I547.
Ship -, -, April TO- lS47
These vessels all OF the first class and commanded by
experience. Their accommodations Tor passengers
unsurpassed comfort and convenience. Goods
the agents will be forwarded free OF all other expenses
than those actually paid.
CHAMBERLAIN IL PHELPS,
.altss. lO3 Front street; to
BOYD 81 HINCKEN, agents,
No. 0, Tontine buildings, of Wall and Water
streets, New York.
SoYf
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INCEST Of Maryland Reports .Co,nprsing 10 .
rs and McIIenry vols Harris and Johnson r,d
and :, vols Gill and Johnson, IL vols bihno )
Chancery Reports, voisBy William Henry nol7, 10
William Brown, and Frederick William nf''lc, y, "a o
p.i,i'ror bar Complete in volume, large octave
Price $40 Just Issued from the press ana tns day re-
ceived.
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TINE Potomac Pavilion, this delightful watering place,
having been entirely refed and furnished anew, is
open the reception and accommodation of visiters
Pney Point is situated the Potomac river, near its
mouth and commands view OF the debouche of that noble
river the Chesapeake bay 1t is easy of access being
about hundred miles distant from Washington and Bal
timore.
The bathing this place is all times perfectly safe, as
there is under-cuent and the invalid and others can
enjoy surf bathing with the security New bathing
have been erected and every attention VIII be PAID
the comfort and convenience of guests To the invalid
this place presents pleasant resort health and recrea-
The steamer Augusta leaves Washington every Monday
and Thursday at o'clock, M Tor Piney Point, and
turning. leaves on "Wednesday and Saturday att a. m
The steamer Columbia leaves Washington every We'd
nesday at g. m, for the Point; retornng leaves every
Sunday at 8, n. ~ az
o,clock A. m and every Thursday at o'clock, y.
etunng leaves the Point every Wednesday and Saturday
mornings. - o
Board per month $50 90
Board per week 9W
Board per day %
HARDWOOD & KELLER.
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Timber and Copper for the Navy.

NAVY AGENTS OFrIcR, WASHINGTON, Aug. g. 1917.
SEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed 8 Proposals for Mate
~ rals Tor Docks" will be received this office unt
o'clock p M, the 18th day of September next the de-
livery the timber specified in classes and 2 each
nayyyards Kittery, Philadepha and Pensacola Also
for the delivery of the copper and nails specified in class 3
at the navyyard Pensacola.
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DOARDING--Mrs. HAMILTON, on Pennsylvania avenue
ID nearly opposite Coeman's hotel has number ot
which she would be pleased let permanent or
transient boarors among them several very fine front
rooms. Terms moderate. juno |.
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ESs FOR RENT, large and convenient hree-sory
FH brick house. it back buildings all Ia complete Or
A der, wItnmafbe mauteis, ana large double lot win
GEN. situated Capitol tiIi adjoining the residence OF
a. DoVgson esq, the north Cspilol gate Inquire oi
J. 4, PEtrbh,
April 29-Stawt'f For the hetfs