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Tickets SI5--Shares IN proportion,
Certificates of packages OF 20 whole tickets $40
Do do 70 half do 10
DO do 20 quarter do 35
Do d. 20 eighth do IL 80
Orders for tickets and Shares and certificates of packages
in the above splendid lotteries, viii receive the prompt
attention, and an Official account OF each drawing
immediately after it is over, all who order from
Address j. c. MAURY,
Agents for ]. w. Mairy IL Co, Managers
Successors to ]. c. Gregory ~ COY
March I2-dNciftd Washington city, d. c.
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Foreign Mails 1, New York by Coves, Eng
land, TO Bremen, Germany.

land, to Bremen, Germany.
THE arrangements for regular conveyance of mails to
petcd that the WASHINGTON, the first steamship OF the
nc will leave New York for Cowes and Bremen Haven,
Tuesday, the first day of June next and aso on the
first day OF each second month thereafter.
1t expected that the second steamship will be ready to
depart the of the the first day OF each
Intermediate month, thus furnishing monthly mail in
each direction. Ofthe commencement OF the monthly ar
rangement, due notice will be given.
POSTAGE.
The inland postage the city of New York, as well as
the postage by from New York, is to be cpaid
on all rnaable be conveyed by this ne excepting
tat addressed Bremen places to which said mat
is not included in this exception To Bremen and to the
points supplied through that Office, unpaid letters Nc, may
be sent. postage to be collected at Bremen.
The rates postage established by the act OF March 3,
die United States and fore Countries are, the above
route follows. , ;.
Upon all letters and packages not exceeding one-hali
weight, twenty cents over one-ai ounce IN
for every additional half ounce fraction of ounce it-
cents.
Upon each newspaper, pamphlet, and price current,
three cents - :.
Inland postage in all cnses be added whenever the
matter transported by mail within the United States
The following the fourth section OF the act above men
toned -
any person carry transport any letter. packet, news
paper, printed circular current except news
apers in USE and intended for circulation in the con-
y which such vessel may be bound) on board tue YES
sels hereafter the United States MAIL rs
provided for in this and for every violation of this
VISION penalty of five hundred dollars is hereby imposed
TO be recovered by presenmen by nomaton qnifanl
Tor the OF the mformer and the other
hall Tor the of the Post Office Department"
G. JOHNSON,
Postmaster General
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, April 80, lsi7.
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MARsEILLES LINE OF PA KETs,
Touching at Gibraltar to land passengers,

MARsEILLES LINE OF PA KETs,
Touching at Gibraltar to land passengers.
TINE aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
l. from New York the LIST, and from Marseilles on
the 10th of each month, as follows;
YORK.
Ship Prince de Joinville, (new) Capt Wv Laurence,
Oct. i, 1916. ~
Ship Arcoe, new0 Captain W. r. Hoodless, Nov /,
SIG
Ship Castor, Capt. James Anthony, Dec. ], 1886
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Captain James Watson, jan l.,
iSi7.
Ship -, Feb. /, 1841.
MARsElIdEs.
Ship Prince de Jonve, (new) Capt. w. w. Laurence,
Dec. 10, 1916 - -
Ship Arcole, (new,) Capt W. r. Hoodess, Jan TO- 1877
Ship CASTOR, Capt. James Anthony, Feb. 10, 1871
Ship Nebraska, (new) Capt. James Watson, March TO-
1877.
Ship --, --, April 10, 1917.
These vessels are the first class and commanded by
experience. Their accommodations for passengers
unsurpassed for comfort and convenience Goods sent
TO the agents will be forwarded free OF all other expenses
than those actually paid.
CHAMBERLAIN Il PHELPS,
l03 Front street; or to
BOYD Il HINCKEN, agents,
No g., Tontine Buildings, corner OF Wall and Water
streets, New York.
Sept. Is
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J7LIxIR of the CallsayA Bnrk.--This pr

V1LIxIR of the Calisayn Bnrk.-This preparation is
and to such reside in low damp situations, where the ner
system is. in general more or less relaxed The add
taste of the bark as to render this eicacious remedy
most palaabe cordial thus peculiarly adapting il to
quer that repugnance which most persons experience al
bnes greatest efficacy witha highly agreeable flavor
as preventative OF the ague has superseded the use OF
a other remedies in such parts country ast known
For sale by McCLEkf CLEMENIo
Druggists, of nth ST. and Penn av washington
Mnn1 -
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NEW York Tailoring EstabiIshment.-W. L. JEN-
IN NINGS ~ CO., 23l Broadway, New York-Pennsyl-
ceved large assortment of goods suitable for spring and
wear, consisting Of light French and English
single niled cassimeres Coetha linen, &c, tor pants
Marscies Valencia, and Chaly for vests, and great
riey of fancy goods-al of which will be made order in
tcr usual style and elegance, prices suit
the times.
W.T.. x CO. have also on hand large assortment OF
ready made garments of best quality and fashionable
STYLE toge,er with shirts, cva undershirts suspende
gloves hosiery &c, that gentlemen may in emergency be
fitted with n fashionable suit at II moments notice.
Aprl l0--Im [Intell.1
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ROARDING.-MRS. w MANN formerly of Phiiade
ID phia Place llth and II streets, having fitted up that
targe and commodous house Pennsylvania avenue TWO
doors west of Jackson Hail. is prepared for the fecep
Ton Of boarders. The house has undergone thorough
pair the chambers airy, OF good size, and handsome
furnished
quiet and pleasant home, Mt moderate charges
April 2-eod2w
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CITY OF WASHINGTON, FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY IA, 1S47.

QELIs-The subscriber is prepared furnish bells OF
- all sizes from 20 TO 5000 lbs suitable for churches
fire, factories steamboats,, Ne, They warranted OF
superior quality and one and have obtained the premium
al the New York State fair" for several years past
have sold large number in this city and vicinity and
can refer 10 any of the purchasers tone quality &c.
one recently sold (oi 20Sf bs to the Catholic church
Laurel Maryland, has been heard eight miles, and gives
entire satisfaction An assortment generally kept hand
Orders promptly attended to.
JOHN H. HASKELL, Agent for
April 26-llt A. MENEELY, Baltimore, Md.
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I EGAL photography, n Thcsamus OF American
IL English, Irish, and Scotch Law Books together with
Continental Teases nterspersed with Critical Obser
vatons upon their editions and authority to which
preixed copious list of abrevaons by j. g. Marvin,
counselIor-at-aw Just published and for sale by
April % GEORGE TEMPLEMAN.
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lust reprinted from tile English editions, and Tor sale
j by iA t1 Hnn r. IAiLoh-
s,nall Rocks ON Great SubectsNo. !, Philosophical
Theories and Philosophical Experience; No. z, On The
sonnexion between Physiology and intellectual Science
No. g. On Mans power himself prevent or control
nsanity No g. An Introduction to Pract teal Organic Chem
sry; No s. brief view of Greek Phlosophy up to the
,g of Periees No s. brief View of Greek Philosophy
,.n tho age of Socrates the coming of Christ No q,
christian Doctrine and Practice in the Second Century
No 81 An Expo-ton of ngar and Common Errors, adapt
ID 10 the year of tiracc MDCCCLv, by Thomas Browne
sedivvus, wlhom kihand, MD No ., An introdnction
Vevembh. Physiology with reference the Works Of
)u CancoIle Lindsey &c. No 10, On the principles D.
criminal Laws; No IL, Christian Sects in the nineteenth
century Each in neat IL mo, paper cover, price Is cents
fine series win be continued slf 941l ~ fa ~. IA
These little volumes among the ables and sounde
acquisitions topics connected with morals and religion
mics of wisdom and piety.-Ncw Orleans Bee.
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nLAIN BEREGES.-Just received
il pieces plain mode colors
do do in pink and blue ,
These goods being exceedingly scarce we advise all
in want to call early. ID. CLAGEII w.
April 29-3if
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ICE, ICE, ICE THE subscriber has recently returned
from the north where he has contracted for large and
I supply the best Fresh pond ice do not pretend to
tai this is the only permanent engagement ON which
he public may rely but do oblgnte myself to furnish
ieas and ali others with such quantities as they may
van, during the entire such prices the like
icle can be obtained in and about the city.
M b. Please make early application, my residence, on
ilb street or al nv coal yard Bcnox's wharf the
Long Bridge. $50 JoftN Eel iiboNEf y
April g-2a,V4W
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.UPERIOR MATCHES,

SyUPERIOR MATCHEs.-Tle subscriber has Just
- ceived large supply of those inimitabe friction
matches which are decidedly the best in Sold whole
sale and retail at Stationers' Hall.
April 23-d3w W. FISCHER.
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MERIDIAN Hill for sale.

Meridian HILL for Bale.
TIME subscriber for sale this elegant and welknown
i mansion and farm, which is named from the monu-
ment it, marking the meridian line of the United States
The house is of brick and stuccoed IL 80 feet 'front.' and 81
Deep II and stories HIGH with ortico "a by IL feet
built by the late Commodore Porter in tie best
ner, and without regard to cost. .H
1t stands the hill the head of the avenue, directly In
front, and about mile from the Presidents House
commanding most beautiful and extended view Of the
Potomac river, the city of Washington Georgetown, Alex
andria, and the adjacent country. - .at..
Near the house servants quarters stables, Iceousc,
house. well of very pure soft water, garden large
peach and apple orchards with other choice fruits flowers,
shrubbery, Nc. "tN . sfH
The farm contains ITO of first rate land with worry
commodous farmhouse, and large barn, both OF brick
fine open wood of large growth covers about 10 acres near
the mansion, and the remainder is divided into meadow,
pasture, and arabic fields
on road leading from Georgetown, and can, when de-
It IS perfectly healthy all and though
side red one of the beautiful private residences in the
Union is still susceptible Of great Improvement and
gentleman of TASTE and Urtune offers desirable, and
very profitable investment
large portion of the purchase money may, IL desired,
for several years. secured on the prop
cry.
Possession may be had Immediately, with all the growing
crops, stock, farming utensils &c Also If desired, the
furniture of the house. ~ Ai
For terrns &c., apply Messrs. Souer & Brougton,
PHILADELPHIA Messrs. Souttcr, Brothers u Co., New
York or to the subscriber, on the premises.
- - aa a,ras9 j. FLORENTIUS cox a
WASHINGTON city d. c.. April 2I-eod2w
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PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY.

House or REPRESENTATIVES, UNITED STATES,
Of the Isth section Of ,he act 81 Of Con-
'. of the 10Th August, 1872 entitled AN legazing
n1@nkng 'l,lv included in the general approration
nv without authority of law, and TO fix and provide for
eiain incidental expenses OF the departments and Offices
government ana ior o'nei P"iPosos' WHICH sao ith
aSrc H. Ind be il further enacted, That all stationery
very name and nature, for the Of the houses
Congress and all stationery and job printing, of every
name nature for the use OF the several departments
men md p, se and osss IN Hsn de-
npns paper, and winc, and mail bags, furnished the
% offices and collectors Offices throughout the United
,s shall hereafter be furnished and performed by
% Nv The lowest bidder, foows The Secretary The
mate the Clerk ohe House of Representatives, the head OF
ssa dpsIns and sai such soecsors in the %
Soue establishment as the Postmaster General and the
~, nrooe shall respectively advertise once week Tor
lea 4 four weeks, more OF the principal papers
published in the places where such articles are to be fur
hnp such articles, the whole of any particular class
ii articles for doing such printing the whole or
sneh advertisement the amount, quantity, and descrp
ion Of each kind of articles be furnished, and
lone and all such proposals shall be kept sealed until the
law snecifed in such advertisement, for opening the
hen y s &c seh e the pres
nce of least two persons and the person Offering
10 furnish any class OF such articles, or TO perform
apy specified portion job of said work, and giving
satisfactory security for the performance thereof, under
forfeiture exceeding twice the contract price in OF
hre shall receive contract for doing the and in
the lowest bidder shall fail into such
and give such security within reasonable Time to be fix
I IN sch advertisements then the contract shall be given
10 the next lowest bidder, who shall enter into such
racl and give such security. And in Of failure
supply The articles, perform the work, by the person
into such contract he and his surees shall be La
bh for the forfeiture specified in such liqnda
he'd damages, be sued for in the name OF the United
States in any court having jurisdiction thereof"
Sealed proposals will be received at this office until
o'clock on Monday the 9th day of May next for furnishing
me articles of stationery hereinafter specified, for the
of the House OF Representatives during the thrtieh Con-
gres-each article to be approved by tue clerk, viz:
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TTHE FIsANCO-AMERICAN, 90 Nassau street, New
j York.--This and beautiful French paper, COM
nencing Monday April g. will be issued every Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday at the moderate rate OF So year.
S3 for six montis 81 80 for three months.
Devoted the OF democracy liberty of religion, and
social aelioation its columns will contain the most exact
and copious commercial administrative and Judiciary in
formation and original literary works OF the best writer's OF
both worlds consisting productions unpublished even in
France; scientific agrculrs critical, and other articles
together with the Paris fashions Ne.
The moderate price, both of subscription and advertising
together with the quantity and interest of the contents OF
this paper advantages possessed by no other OF the same
kind in the United States
AGENT j. MICHARD,
= I9hstreet between 4 and c.
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r VIA T. y,,,oQrsphyA Thesaurs of American, Eng
l,sb irish nd Scotch Law Books, together with some
on,inen,al Treases with critical observations on Their
v,rios editions and authority TO which Is prenxed a
copor,s list of IN Vol by .
Marvin Just published, and this day reeevedby ou
April ~ T. iAiHO'
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DLACTx Lace sha,vls.-We have Just received 10 black
April 2s-suf d. CLAGETT & co.
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fIss POLK can esoornmo<lAte permanent and tran
wi sent boaers, IN that large and double house ON
ree next door to the Exchange Hotel. one square rom
Pennsylvania avenue, and near TO ~ street IA VA Sd io
AprIl 1916
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ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY, Glass No. %, for 1917.
To be drawn in Alexandria, Saturday. May is, 1917.
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NEW DAILY EXPRESS LINE M
81 I

,neirta 10 Frcsierieksburg, Richmond, and Peters,
burg, Virginia.
TIME undersigned having made the arrange
,nents with the Steamboat and Railroad Companies be-
,een The above named places prepared, under
he name and style of ROGERS, DARRACOTT a. All
LEN 10 receive every description of light goods aud for
ward the same Gas above stately ON reasonable terms.
moss TO meet with ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, and friends
at nothing shall be wanting our part to afford sasiac
ton. lia,,
All light articles such parcels and packages which
@ and ,erchnndise or other articles which may be too
sayy for the mail train will have our particular care by
the freight train.
r. r. DARRACOTT, Train captain, H. r. " r. H. H.
WILLIAM III. ALLEN, Depot agent, do
Eichmond Va, May J. IS3I--May l--du
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FOREIGN MAILS.

NAVY DEPARTMENT, Maya 1917.
EALED proposals, endorsed, proposals carrying the
ceved the Navy Department, until the 18th day OF June
next for carrying the mail OF the United States once
month each way in good and substantial sea-scamers
ALSO proposals for carrying it in good and sub
stantia sail vessels, from Panama Astoria, in the
Territory Of Oregon, such other port in said territory
the department select agreeaby 10 the provisions
OF the 9Th section of act, entitled An act providing
for the building and equipment OF four naval steamships
on the October Isis the department rcserving the right
of requiring them to touch Intermediate points
the coast and from time to time, mt lite discretion, d
tons may deem necessary and proper for the proper
aud preservation of the mails their prompt receipt
rival which may be named ia the which nstruc
tons be strictly observed by the under such
The vessels to be employed for carrying the mails,
aforesaid whether for steam for sails must be well con-
structed of proper dimensions and suitable in all respects
for the service and the route for which they are Intended
and the department itself the right select the
proposals which, in its judgment, may present the greatest
advantages to the public service
The bidder embrace in his offer stipulation to
carry agent of the department with the mails free from
expense government, may omit his discretion
Such stipulation may induce preference to be given IN
favor of an ote in other respects equally favorable TO the
government, over an offer not containing it,
Bonds, with more good and sufficient sureties,
will be required in half the OF the contract for the
faithful performance Of said contract according to its
dons and spulaons; and ten cent will be deducted
from all bills, additional security not to be paid until
said shall have been completed annually, accord
ing to its terms and conditions The remaining ninety per
cent. of all bills duly approved, will be paid within
thirty days after their presentation by such navy agent as
may be designated by the contractor.
Each proposal must be accompanied with written guar
anty signed by more responsible persons, 10 the
effect that the bidder, bidders will his or their bid be
accepted enter into an obligation within five days from the
with good and sufficient sueties for the faithful performance
Of the Contract according this advertsemen aud no
posa bid, unless accompanied by such guaranty win
May 4-2uwtl5thJune
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DOARDINo.-NIrs STETTINIUS opposite the City
Is Hail. Louisiana avenues has several pleasant rooms IN
occupied Mh o-oeou
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Also Ionr tracts OF land Situate in the District Of Column
bia, the side of the Eastern Branch Of the Potomac
being pnrts of large called Bayys Purchase" and
numbered and designated in plat thereof recorded among
the land records of Washington county In ibcr W. b. Ne
I'D folio IL. nc. s follows. viz:
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DENTAL SERGERE

BY c. H. VAN PATrBN, NJ. ID.
Permanent office and residence door 10 Todd's Ha
Store, near Browns Hotel.
Dec 3l-Iy
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DORT, Madeira, and Champagne Wines.-South side
L Madeira wines, "Syningon's" brand, all grades
Sicily Madeir, wine
Lisbon do ""
Port wine, pure juice OF the grape
Do low-prced brand.
Holland gin, grapes
The above goods all under house lock- and
will be delivered pure imported. Samples and prices
my office. STANlSLAuS MURRAY.
April 2-1aw3w
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rVNEA, Tobacco, and Cgars.29S halt chests tea,
Il prising a good assortment of gunpowder imperial,
young hyson, Pouchong and Ooong Pouchong from low
grade to extra fine.
1871 boxes manufactured tobacco lbs and SIS, various
brands and prices, some very cheap and good.
10000 Havana, Principe and regalia cigars.
Samples my Office and will be offered lower prices
than ever known before in this city, ON liberal credits .
MAY 3--eodlw STAINS MURRAY.
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E,DUCATIOy.-Rev D. McCARTER'S boarding school
IL for boys Strasbrg, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania
The whole expenses for board, tuition, &C., session
OF months, $55
The branches taught embrace all those OF thorough
English and mathematical education, together with the
Latin, Greek, German, and French languages.
Parents and guardians who may be looking tor good
school in pleasant and healthy location and easy Of
will ubserve their interests by nquiring into the mer
It's OF this Institution.
The principal has had charge of fo the last eight years
The summer session will commence Monday the Sd of
May Payment at the end Of tho term. ~ la
For reference, circular, &c. containing full particulars
address REV. ID. McCARTER,
Principal and PROPRIETOR Strasburg, Lancaster Co., Pa
Anril 2l-d3W
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DR. j. II. PIPER, Homeopathic Physician, has
~ removed his office Pennsylvania avenue, north
side, near 10th street, J. H. Gibbss ancy store.
Dr. Piper employs galvanism electromagnetic US an
agent in the cure of disease when necessary.
Hours OF attendance office for application OF above are
from O'Clock in the morning. and from to in the
o0crnoon March b.
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rs number lottery--l3 drawn ballots
Tickets S2-Iialves $l0-Quarters S5-Eights So so.
Certificates OF packages Of 26 whole tickets $3.50 90
Do do. rs half do. 100 90
Do. do. rs quarter do 65 90
DO do. rs eighth do. 32 50
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$4,000

Sl5,0OO $4,000
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY, Glass No 26 for 1917
To be drawn at Alexandria, Saturday, May 30 1917.
20 number lotierylI drawn Nos. in each package of
twenty tickets.
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sI"s"'neent Lo,,eae. 10 be Draws In May. Isa7.
,. w. MAURY ~ CO., Managers,
('Sneeessors to j. q. Gregory o. Coz

! $50 600y 'I.
10 prizes of $4,000 l0OO0O2 prizes of $4,000
100000!
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Half Quarter Sections OF Vacant Land to
occupy the West Of Texas,

tt occupy the West OF Texas
ID ARE CHANGE, GRATIS.--Tle absence of a number OF
settlers allows offer during the year lS47 320acres
of the best land families and 100 single in
the colony of Castro whose prosperity is well asccrtaed
Casrovle contains 900 inhabitants. The village
of Quih nine miles from Cstrovile, numbers 90 families
The Vandenberg, five miles further the road to Mexico
so families. Similar establishments successfully in
progress the ccuit Of the grant made by the gov
eminent of Texas to the subscriber.
Address for references to HENRY CASTRO Director
General and Fondator of the Colony Cnstrovlle Texas
March 4-2am6m* MAT. Intel