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IN this county, on the 18th inst. Mrs MAR.
GAkEi NJ WALKER, aged 4G years; and On
The l9th. Mr.. JAMES WALKER, husband OF
Inc above, sged Sc years Thus within one woui
mas wife and husbahd-InoIher aud father beou
removed from time 10 eternity, leaving siI or.
phsh Children TO mourn their sad bereavement.
In this County. on the l4ih inst, after long
and painful illness, Mr.. WILLIAM II. WAD
DIE. aged about IS years.
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FROM VERA CRUZ TO MEXICO.

FROM VERA CRUZ To MEXICO.
As there are many inquiries respecting
!he distance between the cities of Vera
Cruz and MrNico, we have obiuined by the
kindness OF a friend the following schedule
Of distances on the route
Leave Vera Cruz FOR Cahpo, IN
Tuesday evening, at o.
clock, r. m, distance about 20 miles.
Arrive AZ Calapo on "Wednesday
between j aud : O'Clock, .. IN.
Leave Calapo on Thursday NOR.
mug, for PcWiea, distance 81 miles.
Between CIllpo and PerotrA YOU
90 up the mountain until y"u
reach height ot upwards Of
1000 feet above the level VI
the sea.
Arrive at Peroea 10 the evening.
Leave Perotea on Fuday morn
ing, at o'clock, a. M, for
Puebll, distance % miles.
Arrive same day al Puebla, at
o'clock p. Ia.
Leave Puebla nn Saturday morn.
n. a, o'cluck, a. M, distance 80 miles.
Arr,ve same day IA Mexico, Il.
bout ( p. IN. Ab al half way
between Puebla aud Mexico,
you descend for upwards 81 20
miles AZ d rapid gulc. --
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MARRICD

~ Tina Town. on Thursday evening lat. ty
ihs Rev J F. W. Freeman. Major BENJAMIN
MORROW to Miss MARY JANE. daughter Of
The late Gov. Hawkins Of Warren county.
We acknowledge our fee. and wsh he hsppy
couple much joy.l
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NOMINATION OF GEN. TAYLOR.
The Wings Of Philadelphia, IN general
Town meeting, on the l0,h lust. nomina.
ted Gen. Tay Tor for the Presidency.
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The Markets.


COTTON sells at II NJ. Corn comes in
freely and sells at 63 TO G5 Flou, has advsne
cd. and sells at S! 81. Bacon Fay.
sHsriAs Obserrer
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Agricultural Meeting.

IRilE members cf the Meek cnburg Agricnliu-
- raj Society are cal ed 10 meet IN Charlotte.
on Sliufday, the 9Th day Of May neat 4 fall
meeting Is desired as business Of very great i'm.
i"rtance viii come % FIR consid ration. By or.
der of 4NDW SPRINGS P,esileof
if'H % le51.
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FURTHER CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS.
The Washington Union of the 9Th in.
slant, states that The President is about TO
call for 5000 more volunteers, immediate
" for the public service. They are prin.
eipaIIy intended 10 fill up the places of the
volunteers whose time is about to expire.
Although many may renew their engage.
menl It is thought best to provide for any
contingency by the present call. These
troops are intended 10 strengthen The three
divisions Of the army, VIZ q, Santa Fe,
the army in the direction Of the Rio
Graude aud The column Of Vera Cruz.
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NEGOTIATIONS wIru YFyIco

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Herald states tina, Nicholas p.
Tris', Esq. former consul al Havana, and
Tor the last eighteen months chief clerk in
the Department Of State, left Washington
III the Southern boat on the 18th instant
Tor Vera Cruz, 10 the capacity of spe.
cial bearer Of dispatches TO Gen. Scott
The precise character uf the document"
Is, oi course. unknown, but it is rumored
that Mr.. Trist carries with him TO our
land and naval commanders in Mexico, the
definite aud final purpo,es of our govern.
men', both IN regard to the further prose.
rui'on Of The war, and The prospective res
!orailon Of peace.
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CAMDEN, APRIL 81.

COITON.-There is very liito coming in.
and prices remain az quoted las, ceL 10 to | |
cents.-C0mden Journal.
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8T Late accounts from Europe bring
Information Of a reduction in the price of
bIeadsluiis ami ri.e of ! in Cotton.
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vs. No INTEL. ence from the army Of
LmpnrlanCc.
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United states and Foreign Agency mt Washington City


HE undersigned have associated for The purpose OF an
acting business general agents. in the city of Wasb
ington, d G., under the firm and style Of RICHARD
COKE u co.
They will attend the purchase and Of real e.,,,
generally in all parts of the United States;
To the formation OF companies here in Eurone r..
the purchase disposal OF lands in all parts of the Cned
States; .....
To the prosecution Of claims the government of ,ha
United States for lands money before the executive de-
parunents Congress;
To the Obtaining remission Of fines penalties and forfeit
ures for alleged violation of the revenue other laws;
To the settlement of accounts with the State, Treasury
War, Navy, and Post Office Departments;
To the prosecution of claims before boards OF COM
missioners existing hereafter to be provided
Long experience, and extensive practical knowledge
business, Equality the undersigned to perform any of Inc
foregoing descriptions of business which may be con6d
their care An extensive personal acquaintance with
present and former high officers of the government and
members of either house OF Congress, renders partcus
references unnecessary.
Letters of inquiry merely will be answered free charo
but in all communications addressed the firm ms,
be post paid.
Charges will be reasonable
Office Twelfth street. between F. and streets.
RICHARD S. COXE
ROGER c. WEIGHTMAN
JAMES PRENTISS
WILLIAM A. BRADLEY
Jv
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bago, erysipelas, letter rngworm salt rheum PIN
pies, and al kinds OF erupons OF the skim old and nj
GERS fever Sores weakness of the urinary organs uor al
bus it is excellent remedy. For neuralgia and other
npan fever and ague, and aue in the breast
and face, cramp in the stomach and bowel complaint
headache and toothache, it acts like charm But above
all in the of cndnou and capsar injuries, sprans
and wounds every description, it shows in most aston
ishng manner iis yy}agical powers.
The proprietor of Bartine's Lotion is now in the city of
Washington, and will give his personal attention to those
who afflicted with any oithe above complaints he Of
fer thi. article tie public, knowing its value as gem
cra remedy for various complaints and feeling that he is but
doing justice his iellow-men in thus placing within their
reach such simple and cheap To any person That
afflicted and will make trial of one bottle OF the above
and does not find immediate relief hereirom, after using it
according the directions, the proprietor binds hinsel
upon receipt of the empty bottle to refund the price PAID
for the lotion
The proprietor can be every day from II a nj 70
IL M at Mr. VIM e. Forces, corner Of Pennsylvania ave-
and 10th street, where the article always be OBJ
tanned at 10 cents bottle also all the principal drug
stores in the United States
To those who afflicted and unable, through pow
er to purchase the article the proprietor feels pleasure
in having in his power TO supply such with the lotion
gratis. Agents wanted to whom liberal discount will be
made LEWIS II. HALSEY, Proprietor.
Principal depot 325 Broadway, New York
Jan E3-dIuA
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, February 9, 1917.
EAbED proposals will be received until the tenth day OF
- April next, Inclusive for loan of eighteen millions of
dollars, under the act of the 2sh January as authorizing
the issue Of treasury notes, &c., be
issued under said act payable years after the date of
said notes. with interest," at the nte OF per
num- payable semi-anuually. The bids in all cases,
bo unconditional, and without any reference the sup
posed bids of others, they may not be considered The
bids should state distinctly, all cases. the premium Of
ered No bid will be received below par To give OPP
portuny to all persons participate in the investment of
funds in these noteswhich, OF the privilege of
funding, may hereafter be materially enhance in value
bids viii be received for the lowest denomination of notes
authorized by the law, well as for higher sums.
The department the right OF fixing the periods
when the money must be paid, to be required
anticipate the wants of the government allow any
est until the money is actually paid. The money payable
the loan be deposited with the Treasurer the Uni
ted States, the of the mint Philadelphia
the branch mint New Orleans with any OF tho
treasprers Boston, New York, Charleston or ST.
Louis. X. ]. WALKER,
Feb 9--diw&wtl0A Secretary of the Secretary.
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TO BUILDERS.


GEALED PROPOSALS will be received for the materi-
- ais and construction of the building the Smithsonian
Institution, at the office of the Institution, i'm the city of
Washington up the 10th day of March, lS47, O'Clock
Office from the 10Th of February the 10th day of
March.
For the further information of tors taking pre-
paratory steps for estimaon The following Approximate h
mansions and quantities given;
The building will consist of a centre, two connecting
ranges and two wings of the following dimensions, viz;
Centre building 204 feet long, So feet broad, and 81 feet
high.
Connecting ranges each go feet long, 40 feet broad and
% feet high.
East wing 80 feet long, 50 feet broad and ~ feet high
West wing, 16 feet long, 30 broad and AZ high
The towers shown the plans, vary from 60 I40
feet in height
Quantities.
10000 feet of rubbe facing, foot thick
10000 cubic feet dimension stone tor cutting
10000 cubic feet of backing
10000 cubic feet of foundation and concrete
200, 600 best hard brick
100000 feet b. NJ white pine timber
10000 feet b. NJ. yellow pine narrow plank
$4,000 feet b. M. white pine plank
800 squares of roof of either galvanized iron tin,
copper.
The face work and trimmings will be either Of white
lght-colored MARBLE of butt other Rhcoored sand
stone of uniform color and best quality from the upper
Potomac of granite blue neiss; and may
state IN their proposals the expense OF facing the building
with each or any one of the above materials.
The time allowed will be five Per
estimating will be required furnish security for the
faithful performance ofhe work the amount ofoneourh
OF their bids and the of their securities will be stated
IN their proposals. The Building Committee reserve 10
themselves the right of deciding which proposition
they may consider the most
ROBERT DALE OWEN,
WILLIAM ]. HOUGH,
w. w. SEATON,
Feb 5-st Building Committee
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THE Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York.
i No. Sc Wall street.Net amount of accumulated pre-
miums invested in mortgages and New York State and city
stocks, 1921, 600.
This company is organized OH the purely mutual prnc
ple and its business is restricted by the charter to the IN
surancs OF lives and granting annues Qnd endowmens
and ranks among the strongest and safest institutions in
this country The whole of the profits enue to the benefit
of the policy holders. An extensive and prosperous bs
promises large dividends the first division Of profits
the LIST February, l8lS and persons nsuring will
share in these profits if they survive that period
The premiums are paid annually semi -annually, or
quarterly if desired, and low any American COM
pany, and lower than the English, with participation in
the profits Policy holders secured by investments in
bonds and mortgages real estate ia the city Of New York
in stocks of the State and city of New York.
The transactions of this company the cash prnc
pe Consequently the survivors Of parties insuring with it
viii be subjected the heavy drawback OF accumulated
premium notes. reducing the benefit of the assurance to
small pttance
Persons may effect insurance their own lives and the
lives Of others. A married insure the life OF
her husband, which will enure her sole and that OF
her children.
Pamphlets explanatory Of the principles of mutual life in
rance and illustrating its advantages, with forms of APP
pcation, may be Obtained the office Of the agent of the
company 81 the city of Washington.
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Tsmmany Hall, opposite tho Park and city Hall,
York.

rTHE propretors of this extensive hotel the celebrity of
indeed throughout Europe, and at which the European
plan of lodgings and table, under distinct organizations
first introduced into this country, have recently added
the large main building of their hotel an elegant addition
fronting the Park, six stories high which has greatly in
creased the capacity of their establishment for the enter
tainmen of the travelling public. The location of Tam
many Hall is known to be only the most pleasant oil
nience to men of business and all the principal
places of public amusement The European style of
imminent still maintained, and the whole establishments
has recently been refed and pat in perfect order the
whole being under the immediate uperniendence of Mr.
CHARLES BRowN whose long experience in the business
enables the proprietors to assure all who may nvor them
with their patronage every attention which be pro-
cured Mt any other hotel In the city or country
April 30-d0m
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- and good sofas (new patterns at $lS S21, 1923, 1925
2S S3l, and s, (and bed sofas at $l7O just received
from the Also hand and constantly receiving
from the manufacturers the north and in this vicinity
great variety sof excellent mahogany, black walnut, and
other rocking chairs Office, office and cabinet
easy chairs for the Sick chren chairs and various kinds
of beseads cribs aRd cradles, mattresses Nc, and
riey of rich mahogany medium and low priced furniture
all kinds. Also pianos from of the most celebrated
manufacture in Massachusetts, Also, have manufac-
ted establishment pianos, and eolians and
splendid musical instrument and other kinds of insiru-
nens made to order. Pianos tuned nj short notice.
Members of Congress and all others in want of good urni-
very low prices, respectfully invited to call at
BROWN ~ WILSON'S
New and Cheap Furniture Warehouse, Odd Fellows Hall,
7th street, near the avenue.
Goods carefully matted boxed and to the adoin-
ing countless any of the States, by railroad
IopD n--,f
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April 3-ly
Agency for Claim. at wa.hingson.

CHARLES DIE sELDING Notary Public, CONVEYANCE
~ and General Agent, No. H. Todds Buildings Pennsy,
vania avenue, Washington d. c. offers his for the
prosecution of claims before Congress execu
tive departments before any board of L.
may be appointed for the adjustment spoliaons
collecting private claims and rents. procuring pensions
whether revolution or any other service; bounty lands for
return duties those arising under contracts, reates or
otherwise; buying and selling real estate, Nc
Particular attention paid to the settlement of of
dsbursng officers who mny find it Inconvenience to give
their personal attendance.
Having been commissioned a notary public, he is pre-
pared to furnish legazed copies of any document Other
paper that may be required
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the amoun
claimed and the extent of service required.
Communications (post paioD will receive immediate at
tention.
He has the honor refer the Navy Department and
the several bureaus connected with it, conptroers and an
dors offices of the Treasury Department, and senior
captains and Pser in the navy and also to DR. John Ho
mans, Boston; Barnard Henry, esq, Philadelphia; Rev.
Septnus Tustn chaplain of the Senate, Washington; Hon
Henry L. Ellsworth, Fnyete, Indiana; Thomas NJ. Boun
esq, Pensacola, Florda Hon. c. b. Penrose, Lancaster
PH Judge T. Hartley Crawford, Washington; VIM 40.
new esq., New York; Collins Lee, esq Baltimore, Nd;
New Haven, Conn; NJ Judson, esq, New Orleans; Hon
E. II. Foster, Nashville, Tenn.
MAY l6-1y
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CURRAN's speeches, volume ootavo, new English

(NURRANs Speeches. volume octave, new English
~ edition. with portrait Sherdal's Speeches. volume
octave, London edition, 1916 Speeches of Lord Erskne,
new edition. London, 1876 volume octavo Speeches of
the Earl of Chatham, volume octave, London, 1915 Sc
ect Speeches of George Canning, volume Speech
of Windham and iusksson, together in volume
Speeches of Phillips, Curran and Graitan, together in
vol oct; Speeches of Chatham Burke. Erskine, and Mack
ntosh together in volume Select Speeches of Patrick
Henry, Edmund Randolph Fisher Ames, Edward Lvings-
ton, Govcrneur Norris Josiah Quincy, Castor, Pmkney,
and other distinguished Americans, volume the
Political Writings of William Legget, edited by Theodore
Sedgwck volumes Legislative Speeches and Reports
of Daniel ID. Barnard volume Speeches of G. Calhoun,
volume Speeches of Daniel Webster Volumes !;
Speeches Of Henry Clay volumes and many Others
for the limits Of an advertisement, many of them
imported from London direct, by +. TAYLOR,
Jan II Book seller Washington.
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Tune at Reduced Prices.

OTHER PRINTING MATERIALS MANUFACTURED AT
CONNER'S UNITED STATES TYPE AND STEREO-
TYPE FOUNDRY,
Corner Of Nassau and Anm streets, New York.
(tAN be had at eighteen per cent deduction from old
~ prices.-The undersigned respectfully inform the old
patrons of the type and stereotype foundry formerly known
James Conners and more recently us Conner Cookies,
and the public in general that they prepared to execute
orders for printing types presses chases cases, imposing
stones ink frames and every other article necessary to form
complete printing establishments favorable terms,
and of good quality any other establishment in the
United States
Borders cuts brass rule and all other articles manufac-
ured at this establishment the reduced rates.
New articles got up order being furnished with pat
The type this establishment is both in the style OF
face and the material of which it is made particularly
ada pied for service in newspaper printing
All kinds of stereotype furnished - ~
N b. The type this paper is printed on is from the above
establishment.
Dec 26-
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These ships all of the largest class and are command
ed by Of character and experience Their CABIN nc
COMMUNICATIONS that be desired in point oil splen-
dor comfort and convenience and they furnished with
every description of stores OF the best kind Pnneinay III
the days of sailing will be strictly adhered TO-
Price passage Liverpool, 500 From Liverpool to
New York, E25 .
Agents for ships Oxford, Monezuma, Europe, Shenan-
doah, Yorkshire, Fidela, Cambridge, and New York;
GOODHUE CO.,
G. II. MARSHALL, New York.
Barring, BROTHERS CO., Liverpool.
Agents for ships Stephen Whitney, Virginia, Waterloo
and Jshn r. Skiddy;
T. e. j. SANDS 81 CO, Liverpool.
Agents for ships Patrick Henry, Ashburton, Henry Clay
(new,) and independence;
CHAPMAN, BOWMAN, 81 CO.. Liverpool.
Agents for ships Roscus, Sddons, Sheridan, and Gar
E. X. COLLINS 81 Co, New York
BROWN, SIMPLIFY, 81 CO., Liverpool.
Agents for ships Queen of the West, Liverpool Hottin
guer, and Rochester:
FIELDEN, BROTHERS, IL co. Liverpool.
New York. March 2-lyd
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IL Mk re
rOHN HSRDMAN & CO., United states and Great

Mk 40 MR
TOIIN HERDMAN & CO.. United States and Great
d Britain and Ireland oldestabished Emigrant Office, 81
South street, New York.
HERDMAN, KEENAN, IL CO., Liverpool.
Passage and from Great Britain and Ireland (va Liver
pooh by the Old BlackBal Line or any of the regular
packet-shps sailing every five days.
The subscribers in calling the attention of old countrymen
and the public generally to their uneguaed arrangements
bringing from the old
that the business of the house at Liverpool will be conduct
ed by its branch
Those sending for their friends will see the great
importance Of this arrangement, it will preclude
necessary delay of the emigant The ships employed in
This line well known be of the first and largest GLASS;
commanded by of experience; and they sail every
five days, offer every facility that be furnished. With
those superior arrangements the subscribers look forward
for continuation of that patronage which has been lib
orally extended to them for so many years past In
any Of those engaged do embark the passage money
will be refunded customary. For further particulars
pply by letter. postpaid.
]. HERDMAN IL CO.,
81 South street, New York.
HERDMAN, KEENAN, 81 Co, Liverpool.
N B--Drafts for any amount usual be furnished
payable all the principal banking institutions throughout
The United Kingdom application as above
March lily
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IIlstorique ct nIIIitaIre, Com

DIBLIOTHEQUE Historique ct Militaire, Conn
ID peted.-F TAYLOR has Just received from Paris the
concluding volume of this valuable work, which is now
complete in six Volumes octave, with six accompanying
military aliases
Volume l, Les Tactques DIES Grecs; Thucydide, Keno
phon, Arren.
Volume 2 Essa sur les NIices Romanes, Polybe.
Volume g. Cesar, Vegece, Onosander les Institutions de
PEmpereur Leon, Fronn, Poyen, Stratagemes Rses de
Foard Santa Cruz, Jolly de Mazeroy, Cessae, Carbon
Nisas Domin ne.
sizes plans qui accompaguent les Commentaries de C6
presentent travail precieux II sera consulte par
tous les gems nsuits ct surout par ceux qu vousron
enir comprendre les operations miaires de grand
homme de guerre."
Volume A. LIistorc politique Militare DIES franaas
Montecucul Turenne, Feuriere, Puysegur lie Marecha
Sake.
Volume g. Frederic II, Lloyd Guibert, LacueeC essac
Carnot, Thiebault, Jomini
Volume g. Memories pour servir l'ilistore de France
Louis Napoleon.
Also variety Of works military and naval science
and service in all their branches imported direct from Lon
don and Paris by F. Taylor
~s*Books, stationery, periodicals, or anything else, mn
ported to order from any pan OF Europe. Jan %
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GENERAL AGENCY.

ME undersigned late doorkeeper of the House of Rep
resenatives of the United States, and long clerk in
the departments at 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 and therefore aeno
his duties with pronipness. Having been OF til,
successful agents at the metropolis heretofore and being
generally known TO claimants, and gentlemen of standing
in the various States, he deems it put a
alogue OF names 10 his card Information i'm relation
description OF claims communicated applicants upon
their renting retaining free OF five dollars, and paying
postage reasonable charge will be made where
large claims are substantiated and collected.
~ b. Titles 10 real estate in the city examined, and real
estate rented, exchanged, and sold
Office directly opposite the Treasury of the United States
Oct 90 III 4fe ..I- j. T.. DOW.