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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-03
Together with every other article in this
Books and Stationery.

Together with every other article in this line.
Books and Stationery.
Let school teachers attend 10 this branch OF his
stock, as he has The most approved editions of
Readers, Spoilers, Arithmeties, Grammars, &C.
ographies, PHILOSOPHERS, Chemstries, Algebras,
&C.. which are adapted to country schoos-,o-
geher with slate, pencils quilts, steel pens, paper,
SC. Cap and letter paper by the feam or halt
Team.
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
lie has provided himself in this line with all the
articles commonly wanted for his trade, together
with all the approved patent medicines OF ths
day
CROCKERY AND GLASS WARE.
HIS stock is full ia this line which he will sell
in sets complete, o. by the piece.
In addition to the articles enumerated, he has
few patent spring clocks, gloves, mittens, cigars,
nuts, with thousand Others, all OF which he win
sell on the most favorable terms fof cash or ap-
proved short credit.
n. b. Those who have been accommodated
with a credit, will please remember the terms and
live up 20 them.
December 5, 1916. 39-ly.
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General Agency at Washington.

rINHIRIYTIREE years experience clerk in one OF
the principal accounting offices OF the Treasury I'D
Auditor has qualified the subscriber undertake gen.
agency business the of the federal government
of business with the public depart
nen before Congress. An intimate acquaintance with
all of business in the several departments and bu
reaus, knowledge of the laws, and the principles esab
shed by decisions the departments relation
transactions with Which he has become familiar from long
experience the public service affords him advantages and
facilities which, perhaps, few Others possess Ills attention
will directed the prosecution OF claims OF every char
acter embracing revolutionary claims against the United
States Individual States, whether for lands or money
lies; claims growing OF contracts with the United
States oil titles and procuring patents Tor
lands OF duties, remission OF nes or orlelufes,
the other laws the prosecution OF claims
connected with the Florida
Mexican wars claims before any board OF commissioners,
and generally the transaction OF any and every
description of business in which the services OF an agent
be required.
The subscriber extensively known in the city OF Wash
ing, the civil officers OF the government to MANY ocers
both of the army and well to members OF Con-
gentlemen selected whom, II necessary, particular
reference is requested, to wit;
JAMES W. McCUILoH First Comptroller OF the Treasury
ALBION H. PARIS, Second do do.
PETER HAGNER, Third Auditor OF the Treasury,
Gen Thomas $. JEsUP, Quart. Master General u S. A.
Gen GEORGE GIBSON Commissary General of Subsistence
Gen. ROGER JONES, Adjutant General
Gen. NATHAN TowsoN, Paymaster General.
Col JOSEPH e. TorrEN Chief of the Corps of Engineers.
Col JOHN j. ALERT, Chief OF Typographical Engineers.
RICHARD SMITH, esq, Cashier Metropolis Bank
JAMES THOMPSON esq, Chief Clerk Third AUDITORS Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office on 18th street. opposite N E. corner fuers Hotel
June 29-ly
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sFirst Principles Of Chemistry !"

BY BENJAMIN SLLMAN, JR., M A.,
Professor az Yale College Of Science applied to The Arts
TN department of science, usually taught in col
eges aud schools has there been felt such lanentabe
deficiency OF textbooks in that of chemistry None OF
the textbooks upon this subject in seem to meet
the wants OF teachers and for past there has been
general inquiry for textbook better adapted for colleges
and higher academies than of those that have hereto
fore been before the public To supply this want, Profess
so Sillinan has been induced to prepare an elementary
work. which, we have hesitation in saying, Is calcua-
ted every respect fill this long existing deficiency The
weknown reputation fhe author is in itself sufficient
guaranty of the merits of the work Every sheet has
ed through three able hands, and the book has been made
in all respects complete possible
The work is printed in a 12mo form of 1872 pages, on
good paper, handsomely bound and contains upwards OF
hundred excellent Illustrations, descriptive OF the sub
ject
81 have examined Silliman's First Principles of Chem
stry and consider il decidedly the best elementary work
that science with which have met, containing large
amount Of wcll-aanged matter in small space. The
style is clear and concise, it should be in textbook,
and is easily comprehensive by the beginner 1t is work
admirably adapted the of schools and academies,
and Of all who commencing the study of chemistry
''HENRY S. PATTERSON, M. D.,
Professor Of Matera Medica, Pennsylvania College"
For sale by +. TAYLOR.
Price dollar. June IL.
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old Point Comfort Hotel, virginia.

fJNIIS splendid establishment, from
unsurpassed in the comfort and extent OF It's accommo-
by in the Union, will be opened for the
ton of vlsiters the LIST day of June Situated the
Chesa peake bay full view of the ocean, healthy
any spot the world and lying directly the great mail
between the north and the SOUTH 1t offers as resting
place every inducement the traveller, either in search OF
health pleasure with climate in early summer famed
Tor refreshing breezes can be described more
delightful heathyas the experience OF al persons
living acquainted here win prove-han that enjoyed by
US ali in the latter of August and the entire fall months
This with the great facility of reaching herebeing distant
only lew hours from most of large cities, with daily
mails both north and SOUTH and from eight twelve fine
steamboats, passing daily in every decon-nake 1t a most
desirable location Tor families and men of business, well,
also, delightful and safe for those whom fear OF
disease drives away from their homes.
The bath-houses have been greatly enlarged and i'm
proved, fitted up with hot baths, shower baths and private
baths, and still aording ample for the xpert
swimmer There is also splendid beach for those who
prefer surf bathing.
The table will be supplied with all the Injuries of the
sea and surrounding markets; the cellar and bar
best wines and liquors to be procured The most
magnificent public work in the country-oers military pa
tades and the loveest walks; the bay, the finest fishing
and sailing while for others there billiards. pins,
music and dancing, with obligng and efficient agents in
each department. We shall use every exeron TO make
Old Point all respects the most desirable waeringpace
in the county. ,. . ,-,,r,,.1,,
Nav 20-Iawcp MAT Intel
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TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

The of will upon our unss toe
payment OF the subscription be in advance
Distant subscribers forward
which viii DO paid by US aud all risk by ourselves
transmission
COUNTRY PAPER is published weekly during tho .e
sons of Congress, aud semi weekly during the recess
Subscriptions period less than received ON
terms propertionedto the above annual rates,
Of remittance payment subscrip
tons advertisements will be sufficient receipt therefor
notes OF any specie-pay ing bank will be received
authorized to by
ending us DAILY subscribers with encloed
WEEKLY subscribers with enclosed 1--WE WEEKLY sub,
cnbe with $40 enclosed will be entitled to Of the
edition as they Furnish us subscribers gratis
90 THE CosaRFsoSAI REerEk will be furnished them the
arse
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Glass No. White Oak Timber.

ESQ 90 pieces dec 90 90 feet long by y mG do
than Is /, ct, IS by Is inches
CLASS No 3.-Shsatting Copper and Mails.
l25o sheets 80 or. hot rolled sheathng copper
LOO lbs. II inch copper sheathing nails.
All of the above timber must be of the best quality,
sound straight and free from splits shakes and bad knots
ndmus be well hewn the sides parallel the angles
Of being wrought the above dimensions free of sap
The offers must be made for each class and for each OF
the above-n2med navy-yards separately, according to It's
the timber and per pound for the copper and nails be
distinctly stated, and the whole amount of each bid
recly added up and expressed in words
yards before the I day of March ubecto such
reau shall direct, and be satisfactory in all respects
In conformity with the provisions OF the law approved
written guaranty, signed by responsible per
sons, the effect that he they undertake that the bidder
obligation within ten days after the bidder or bidders shall
have been notified by letter through the post office Of the
acceptance of his their bids, with good and sufficient
suIeties, to furnish the materials proposed for
That the bureau may be enabled carry said law into
execution bidders are required to accompany their bids
with certificate from navy agent, district attorney,
Judge OF the district court or some responsible public o-
known to the Navy Department stating that the guar
antor their bids responsible and able meet
the requirements of the law in of the failure of the
bidders to enter into contract accordingly.
No bid will be considered which does not conform TO
the right to offers of any deutng bidder
tractor
Bond and security will be required in onethrd the esti-
mated amount OF the contract and ten per cent? in add
ton the security by bond will be deducted from each
bill paid, until the contract shall be cancelled and ninety
per will be paid within thirty days after the delivery
and approval of the bills for each delivery of not less than
Us 600 in amount.
BY order OF the Bureau of Yards and Docks.
WIN. B. SCOTT, Navy Agent.
G5To be published week for four weeks in the
Union and National lntellgencer Washington Argus,
Portland, Maine; Morning Post, Boston Argus, Albany,
New York Journal of Commerce, New York Pennsyl-
mond, Va. Beacon Norfolk, Va; Jefersonian, New Or
leans; Democrat, Pensacola; Standard, Raleigh, n G
Georgian, Savannah Mercury Charleston S. G. and one
copy of the paper containing this advertisement with tue
number of squares it contains marked thereon, be for
waIded to this Office with the bill for advertising.
Aug. 4-la4w
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g. FOR sALE-A two-sory brick rough house
E;:a pleasantly situated New York avenue in full
A view Of the Potomac, between 18th and 18th Streets
square no.
conains eight rooms, and dry and convenient cellar
with good yard in front and back and is well suited
accommodate genteel family. 1t is within minutes
walk of the War and Navy Departments.
Also, number 10, in square 10, egiby situated on II
street. Cen Eatons, in the First Ward containing
9,l99 square feet.
Two lots numbered and in square 994, situated the
of 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue of the
Capitol, containing "a l46 feet.
The terms ofthe above will be moderate, and made to
suit persons in moderate circumstances
For particulars apply CHARLES DE SEEDING,
March 6-2awu No. III Todd's Buildings, Penn. avenue
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r AND FOR SALEi.-i2O acres OF land fronting n tn

T AND FOR SALE.-l20 acres of land fronting on the
II Rockville turnpike, within mile OF the George
town corporation line, and north of land OF Mr.. John
Green embracing several beautiful sites for building, well
wooded and wacred 1t will be sold together, divided
TO suit purchasers.
Also the road, being the meeting house
lot and which will be divided if necessary into two parts
Aso 80 OF excellent land adjoining Tennay Town,
and Immediately north OF Mrs. Syless farm, well watered
The above lands convenient to the markets OF
the city and Georgetown and in order to close the sale OF
them they will be disposed OF very reduced prices, and
accommodating Apply either to Richard Smith,
or to Charles j. Nourse. Oct. 3-lawd
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To Piney Point and the other landings the Potomac,
and to persons Washing an agreeable excursion by The
Chesapeake bay to Baltimore.
r rr-..S THE public is hereby advised, that and
after Monday the 9th instant, the quick and
beautiful steamer POWHATAN will semNveeky, 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 81, M, Mondays and Thursdays
Aqua creek about IL m where they take the
rio steamer Powhatan, arriving at Pney Point between
and 8, p. The Powhaan thence proceeds TO Balti-
more, where she arrives by 4, the morning.
Returning, the Powhatan will leave Baltimore at p
Tuesdays and Fridays Passengers by her breakfast at
Piney Point and arrive mt Aqua creek by H. m where
they take the mail Augusta and arrive at Aexan-
dra by Al and at Washington by p.
The Powhaian will take in and put out passengers at all
the landings on the Potomac.
Passage and fare between Washington Alexandria and
Piney Point, and SD 90
Passage any other landings on the Potomac be-
low Aqua creek 90
Passage between Washington Alexandria and
Baltimore, (ncludng meals,) with the privilege of
returning the next day at charge of $l only 90
For further particulars apply Capt w Rodgers,
board the Augusta, or to
GEO. MATTINGLY, Agent.
-3tayV
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United States and Foreign Agency Washington city

THE undersigned have associated for the purpose OF
acting business general agents, in the city Wash
ington, ID. c. under the firm and style of RICHARD s.
COXE ~ CO.
They will attend the purchase and sale of real estate
generally in all parts of the United States;
70 formation of companies here in Europe. for
the purchase disposal of lands in all parts United
States;
To the prosecution of claims the government of the
United States for lands money before the executive de-
partrnents Congress-;
To the obtaining remission of fines, penalties and forfeit
ues for alleged violation of the laws;
To settlement of with the State, Treasury
War, Navy, and Post Office Departments;
To the prosecution of claims before any boards
mssioners now existing or hereafter TO be provided.
Long experience extensive practical knowledge of
business, qualify the undersigned 10 perform any OF the
foregoing descriptions OF business which may conRded
their 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 communications addressed the firm must
be post paid.
Charges will be reasonable.
Office Twelfth street, between and streets
RICHARD =. COKE,
ROGER e. WElGHrMAN,
JAMES PRENTlSS,
WILLIAM A. BRADLEY
anYil I'll
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n Military Law, Courts Martial Ssc-The Consti- n

MILITARY Law, Courts Martial, tSc.-The Consti-
Nl tuition and Practice OF Courts Martial, and the Law
Of Evidence of such Courts, by Captain Simmons Royal
fudge Advocates, by Captain r. M. Hughes, Deputy
Judge Advocate General, vols London, lS45. Notes on
Military Law and the Proceedings of Courts Martial by
Capt Grilhs, Royal Artillery, yol London Military
Law Authorities by Major W; Hough, l 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
dom Macarthur the Primo pies and Practice of Courts
Martial, vol, London. Tyler on Military Law, vol,
London Treatise Courts Martial, by Major Adye
Deputy Judge Advocate, l vol London. Military Law
Constitution and Practice OF Courts Martial the Law OF Mil
ay Evidence, NC, by Capt De Hart, of the United States
Artillery, vol, New York American Military Law and
the Practice of Courts Martial, by Lieut. O'Bren United
States Army, VOL, Philadelphia Mlacomb's 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 of Military Punshments
&c by II. Marshall; Deputy Inspector General vo Lon
don 1916 The Queens Negotiations and Orders for the
Army vol London The Dispatches and General Or
ders OF the Duke of Wellington, vol, London. Marshall
Military OF the last War of Great Britain and the United
States vol.and many others of the same classification
including also various Military and Naval Histories, Bio
graphes, and Memoirs, OF which just imported by
June Is f. TAYLOR.
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IN THE late residence of Mr. Amied, Prince street,
HELM in Alexandria. The house is brick, built of the best
materials handsomely finished, and we-arranged for
and convenience fifteen rooms, of them
large and airy, and has wide hall through the
Outhouses OF BRICK also covered with metal consisting in
range, of wood and washouses cste above ground,
bathing and two dressing rooms. On the opposite
wing fine greenhouses and IN the brick twostory
double house for servants.
The hower-garlens extend from Patrick Henry
The vegetable garden is large and productive.
1t is considered, by many, the handsomes and most de-
sirabe residence in the District.
1t will be sold low, and accommodating terms APP
pcaon to VIM. d. MUTT,
Sept 25--tf At the Treasury Department.
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WAR DEPARTMENT, Aug, 10, 1917.
CIRCULAR

To officers Of the United States army commanding at
Nerican ports the possession Of The United States
forces.
rNHE President has directed modification Of the duty
levied on books imported into Mexican ports in The pos
of the forces OF the United States The duty here
after will be twenty cent ad vaorem upon books OF all
kinds in lieu of the present duty. The modified duty will
be levied upon all books delivered the importers
their agents, after the receipt of this order.
w. l.. MARCY,
Secretary OF War.
Juv 81 1917.
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Circular.

TO officers Of the United States army conlmandng al Mer'
ports the possession of the United States forces
VNTHENEVEk duties imposed military contributions
w goods imported at ports and places in Mexico in
our military occupation shall remain unpaid during the
period limited by the regulations OF March 81 lS7, Gas
mod fled by the order of June H. l547 and shall appear
your satisfaction that the said goods could not be dis
posed of public auction for their prime cost, shown by
the invoice you authorized suspend such SALE with
the OF the parties interested, until favorable
circumstances occur provided you have believe
that after reasonable delay, the goods may be sold for
prime cost. w. L.. MARCY,
Secretary OF War.
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Army Portfolio.

A SERIES of views, comprising sketch OF the encamp-
"A ment of the United States army, under General lay
lor at Corpus Christi; heights of Monterey from alto
road, looking towards the city from the valley
Satllo from the base of Palace hill, at Monterey
olthe city OF Monterey from housetop in the
main plaza and Monterey, seen from Independence
HILL the Bishops Palace with the village of Guada
lupe and Sierra Silla, Saddle Mountain the dis
lance Sketched by Captain d. p Whiting, 7th infantry,
u $. A., and this day received for SALE Sationers
Hall, Pennsy vania avenue
Price, for the series Off plates, 81.
June IS- VIM. FISCHER
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HARTwELL's WASHINGTON HOUSE,

d60Ue SeUeHtN Hail.
PHILADELPHIA
VNIIS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and refunhed
J. and the proprietor has spared no means insure
to his vsiters every comfort and convenience The
dining for gentlemen, well as the private ord
nary Tor ladies' large and convenient The paror and
chambers capacious, and fitted up the modern
STYLE Tas house being central position, the propre
soics continuance of public favor, pledgng himself
that effort his part shall be spared them
every luxury the city affords.
N B. bath house is attached to the hotel, where
and cold baths canbe had ut any hour.
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nAMAsK TsbIe-cIoths and Naplsins-We have re-
IL naming quite assortment OF damask table-coihs
I'm cloths.) Also damask diapers, all widths, and nap
kns, assorted sizes and qualities Being DESTROYS 10
close them out previous fall purchases, we nave deter
mined offer them Tor cash. Any persons IN w
of the above goods have opportunity not often met WI"
TO buy bargains. 90
Aug d. Glaze L ~ w.
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Important New Work.

Important NEW WoIhs
L United STATES FINANCIAL DEPARIMENT.-
u The Treasury Department and its various fiscal bu-
reaus their origin organization and practical operations
illustrated being supplement to the Synopsis OF Treasury
for the adminstrao OF revenue laws, affect
ing the commercial and revenue system of the United
States in fourteen chapters by Robert Mayo, Md;
volume quarto. Price 81 80.
The above work. which has been for a considerable time
in preparation at the Treasury Department, has Just been
printed, copies of which are for sale by
WIN. @. FORCE,
Aug. Penn. avenue, corner of 10th street.
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T ANpoN FEMALE sEs11NARY.-rhe winter .ss.

T ANDON FEMALE SErIINARY.-The winter ses-
Il sion of this institution will open Wednesday, Sep
tember g. The Rector with pleasure announces that he
has associated with him. teacher Rev. Joshua Peter
kin, who will preside of the classes of the senior
department. Professor Engebrecht will have charge
classes in music and botany In the other departments the
Rector will be aided by three female teachers
and skill in their profession The location and organza-
ton of this institution commend the favorable notice
of parents search OF home school for their daughters
Terms For board and English branches, per annum
$50,
Music languages, and other ornamental branches extra
For circular, with full information address
Rev. r. III. PHILLIPS, Rector
Aug. 2i-eo3w Urbana, Frederick Co, Md.
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INCEST OF Maryland RePorts-Comprising mar
IL ris and McIenry, vols. Harris and Johnson xos
Harris and Gill; vols C and Johnson liz vols Danos
Chancery Reports 3vosBy William henry MOTIFS, 80 re-,
William Brown, and Frederick William bruno, Jt OF le
Baltimore bar Complete In volume, large octave
Price sic. Just issued from the press, and hls Gay re-
ceived r. Ah'LOn.'
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VDRUTF"S Map of the Valley of Me1co.-A and
ID correct map the valley of Mexico and the surround
ing mountains including map of the route between Vera
Cruz, Avarado and Puebla drawn by j. Godsborough
Bru is this day received for sale Satoners Hall, Penn
sylvania avenue doors of 18th Price 25
cents VIM. FISCHER.
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CREAT BARGAINS In Dress silks.-The subscribers
VI have in entirely too many very rich silk
goods, adapted the and approaching season,
which they determined reduce by offering them
unprecedentedy low prices.
Purchasers are respectfully invited call and for
themselves
They have also hand many other very desirable and
asonabe goods which they determined sell within
the next thirty days, to make for fall purchases
An opportunity is now afforded for real bargains
Aug 2i-2w p III. HOOE u co.
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NAVY AGENTS OFFICE, WASHINGTON, Aug 3, lSf7.
CEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed s. Proposals for Mate.
- rails for Docks will be received this office until
o'clock p m the 18th day of September next for the de-
livery of the timber specified n classes and z at each OF
navyyards at kuery, Philadelphia and Pensacola also,
for the delivery of the copper and nails specified in class o.
at the vy-yard Pensacola