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General Agency at Washington.

T,HIRTY-THREE years. experience clerk in OF
the principal accounting offices Of the Treasury I'D
Auditos) has qualified the subscriber undertake. gem
agency business the of the federal government
nent, before Congress An intimate acquaintance with
all of business the several departments and bu
reaus knowledge of the laws, and the principles esab
ished by decisions the executive departments in relation
transactions which he has become familiar from long
experience the public Services affords him advantages and
facilities which, Perhaps few others possess Ills attention
will be directed the OF elaine q char
acer, embracing revolutionary claims against the Unit ID
States Individual States, whether for lands money
lies ciaims growing out of contracts with the United
States examination otites, and procuring patents Tor
lands duties, remission oil lines or ioreitires
the other laws the prosecution OF claims
arising connected with the Florida
Mexican CLAIMS before any board OF commissioners
estate, and generally the transaction OF any and every
description of business in which the services OF an agent
may be required. -
The subscriber is extensively known in the city OF Wash
ing TO the civil officers of the government to many ocer
both OF the army and navy, well as to nesa
gentlemen selected, whom Il necessary p'e''
JAMES W Mderr First Comptroller ofthe Treasury
Ain,ov X pnaRis, Second do do
Gen. Thomas s. JEsUp, Quart Master General U. s. A.
Gen GEoRGE GsoN Conmissary General oil Subsistence
Gen. RooER JOKES, Adjutant General
Gen. NATHAN TowsoN, Paymaster General
Col JosEpl ToTrfN, 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 bird Auditors Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office l4h street, opposite N E. corner Fullers Hotel
June 29--ly
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"Fi.t Principles Of Chemistry ~
by BENJAMIN slLLMAN, JR., NJ. A.

SiILiMAN, M. A.,
Professor, q" Yate College, Of applied to the Ars
no department of science usually taught in col
leges ana schools, has there been felt such
deficiency Of textbooks in that of chemistry None of
the textbooks upon this subject in use,
the wants oil teachers, and for past there has been
general inquiry Tor textbook better adapted for colleges
and higher academies than any of those that have hereto
fore been before the public To supply this want PROBES
or Silnae has been induced to prepare elementary
work which, we have hesitation in saying, is calcnla
ted ia every respect 10 fill this long existing deficiency The
weknown reputation OF the author is in itself sufficient
guaranty OF the merits of the work Every sheet has
ed through three able hands, and IT, book has been made
IN all respects us complete possible.
The work, is printed in limo. form of 1872 pages,
good paper handsomely bound, and contains upwards OF
two hundred excellent illustrations, descriptive of the sub
ject.
81 have examined 'Simans First Principles of Chem
sty, and consider il decidedly the best elementary work
on that science with which have met containing large
amount OF wcll-arranged matter in small space The
style is clear and concise, should be in textbook,
and is easily comprehensive by the beginner 1t work
admirably adapted TO the OF schools and academies
"HENRY S. PATTERSON, M. D.,
Professor OF Materia Mcdca, Pennsylvania College"
For sale by f. TAYLOR.
Price one dollar. June Is.
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Old Point Comfort Hotel, virginia.

NIIIS splendid establishment from
unsurpassed In the comfort and extent of its acconmo-
dations by any i'm the Union will be opened for the recep
ton of visitors the LIST day of June Situated the
Chesapeake bay fun view of the ocean, healthy as
any spot world, and lying directly the great mail
route the north and the SOUTH II offers resting
place every inuceent the traveller either in search oil
health pleasure with climate in early summer famed
for its refreshing breezes, none can be described more
delightful more heahyas the experience OF all persons
wing acquainted here will provcan that enjoyed by
all in the part August and the entire fall months
This the great facility Of reaching heebcing distant
only few hours from most of large cities, with daily
mails both and SOUTH and from eight twelve fine
steamboats, passing daily every drectonnake II most
desirable location tor families and OF business, ms well,
also, delightful and safe for those whom fear OF
disease drives away from their homes.
The lighthouses have been greatly enlarged and inn
proved, fitted with hot baths, shower baths, and private
baths, and still Attending ample for the most expert
swimmer There is also splendid beach for those who
prefer surf bathing.
The table viii be supplied with all the luxuries of the
sea and surrounding markets; the cellar and bar with the
best wines and liquors to be procured The ortthe
MAGNIFICENT public work In the country-oiers military pa
iades and the loveest walks; the bay, the finest fishing
and sailing while for others there billiards. ten pins,
music and dancing, with oblgng and efficient agents IN
each department. We shall use every exerion To make
Old Point all respects the most desirable waeringpiace
JAMES S. FRENCH.
op-IaNscn MAT Intel1
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NEW AND MOST ExpnD1r1oUs LINE

TO Pney Point and the other landings on the Potomac,
and TO persons Wishing agreeable excursion by tie
Chesapeake bay to baltimore.
THE public is hereby advised. tla, on and
beautiful steamer POWHATAN will semi-,veekly, in
connection with the steamer AUGUSTA, between the
mouth of Aqua creek, Piney Point and Balti,nore
Passengers by the Augusta, leaving Washington or
Alexandria at VI, m, Mondays and Thrsdsvs.
rior steamer PoWhatan arriving q puy ro. between
5 y. The poWhata,- tncnce proceeds To Baltl-
more where She arri.ss by 4, a. the morning.
Reurni,,o, Powhatan will leave Baltimore p.
tuesdays and Fridays Passengers by her breakfast
Piney Point and arrive at Aqua creek by L. m where
they take the mail Augusta and Alexan-
dra by Al and at Washington by p. m.
The Powhatan will take IN and put passengers all
the landings on the Potomac.
Passage and fare between Washington Alexandria and
Piney Point, and return Ss3 90
Passage to any other landings on the Potomac be-
low Aqua creek 30
Passage between Washington or Alexandria and
Baltimore, (inclnding meals,) with the privilege of
returning the next day at charge OF IS only 3 90
For further particulars apply to Capt w Rodgers
board the Augusta, or to
GEO. MATTINGLY, Agent
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Elegant and Extensive Property for Sale,

kATIE late residence of Mr. Arneld, on Prince street,
Ex in Alexandria. The house is brck built OF the best
Materials handsomely finished, and arranged for
fort and convenence; contains fifteen rooms OF them
large and airy, and has wide hall through the
Ont-ouses OF BRICK also covered with metal consisting in
range, of wood and washhouses cistern above ground
bathing and two dressing rooms. On the opposite
wing fine greenhouse; and in the brick two-sioy
double house for servants ~
The owergarlens extend from Patrick Henry
The vegetable garden is large and productive.
1t is considered, by many, the handsomest and de-
sirabie residence in the District
1t viii be sold low, and accommodating terms APP
pcation TO WIN. d. MUTT,
Sept 25--tf At the Treasury Department,
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MILITARY Inv, Courts Martial Ssc,-The Cons,j

MILITARY Lavv, Courts Martial skc.-The Consti-
ltl tuition aud Practice OF Courts Martial, and the
ofEydenee of such Courts, by Captain Simmons Royal
Artillery I'd edition, enlarged vol London The Duties
qfJudge Advocates, by captain T. ~ Idaghes, Deputy
Military Law and the Proceedings of Courts Martial by
Capt Griffhs, Royal Artillery, VOL London Military
Law Authorities, BY Major " Hough, VOL CALCUTTA.
The Practice and the Forms of Courts Martial and Courts
Of Enquiry by Field Officer. vol, Dublin Practical
Remarks on General Courts Martial, by Major Kennedy,
Judge Advocate General of the Bombay Army vol Lon
dom Macarthur the Primo ples and Practice of Courts
Martial, vol, London. Tyler Military Law vol,
London. Treatise Courts Martial, by Major Adyc,
Deputy Judge Advocate, l VOL, London. Military Law,
Constitution and Practice of Courts Martial the Law OF Mil
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Ar,iIery VOL New York American Military lay and
States Army, vol, Philadelphia Macomb's Practice OF
Court OF Enquiry Generals Scott and Gaines, l vol,
Washington. Proceedings of the Court Martial in the
Mackenzie case by j. Fenmore Cooper, vol, New York
Military Miscellany History of Military Punshments,
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dom 1916. The Queens Negotiations and Orders for
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Military OF the last War Of Great Britain and the United
States vol.and many others of the classification
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raphes and Memoirs, most of which are Just imported by
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y Circular. Il.
TO officers Of the United States army comnaad;g at h'-
NJIiENEYEK duties imposed as military nlributions
w goods Imported al ports and places m Mexico IN
military occupation shah remain unpaid during the
period limited by the regulations OF March 81, lS Gas
mod fed by the of June III, 1879 and it shall appear
10 your satisfaction that the said goods could not be dis
posed of public auction for their prime shown by
the invoice, you authorized suspend such sac with
the the parties interested, until favorable
circumstances occur provided you have believe
that after reasonable delay, the goods may be sold for
prime cost. ~ ra,..- w. L. MARCY,
Secretary of War.
Wan DEPARTMENT. Aup 10. 1917. E|.
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WAR DEPARTMENT, Au


To officers Of the United States army commanding at
Mexican ports an the possession Of Me United States
forces.
NHE President has directed modification Of the duty
levied books imported into Mexican ports in the pos
session of the forces the United States. The duty here
after will be twenty per cent adj valocm upon books of all
kinds in lieu present duty The modified duty will
be levied upon all books delivered the importers or
their agents, after the receipt OF this order.
w. L. MARCY,
Secretary OF War.
Wan DEPARTMENT July 81. 1917 r.I...ff-
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ANDoN FEMALE sEaIINAny.--The winter s.s~

IL sion Of lhis institution will open "Wednesday, Sep
teinber B. The Rector with pleasure announces dat lie
has associated with him, teacher, the Rev Joshua Peter
KIM who VIII preside of the the
de partnent Professor tngebrech will have charge
classes in music and botauy In the other Departments
Rector viii be aided by three female teachers
and skill in their professions The location and organizt-
ton of This institution commend it the favorable
of pareus in search OF home school for
Terms For board and English branches per ann,ni,
$3.50 gl.i.f.,s,g- =,
Music, languages and other branches extra,
For ciIc ular, with full information, nddress i1r
Rev. II. Ia. PHILLIPS, Rector.
Aug. 2t-eo3w Urbana, Frederick Co.. Md
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United States mud Foreign Agency Washington city

Ds =.
TIME undersigned have associated for the purpose oil
acting business general agents in the city Wash
iigton, ID. O., under the firm and style of RICHARD
COXE IL co.
They will attend the purchase sale of real estate
generally all parts of the United States;
To the formation of companies here in Europe, fo
the purchase disposal of lands in all parts of the United
States;
To the prosecution of claims the government Of the
United lands money before the executive de-
parments Congress-
TO the Obtaining remission of fines penalties and forfeit
ures alleged violation OF the other laws;
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War, Navy, and Post Office departments;
10 the prosecution claims before any boards oil
missioners existing hereafter to be provided.
Long experience, extensive practical knowledge OF
business qualify the undersigned perform any the
foregoing descriptions OF business which may be cUnhded
An extensive personal acquaintance with
present and former high officers oil the government and
members of either house OF Congress, renders particular
references unnecessary.
Letters OF inquiry merely viii be answered free of charge;
but all COMMUNICATIONS addressed the firm
be post paid.
Charges will be reasonable
Office Twelfth street, between e and streets.
RICHARD s. COKE,
ROGER q. WElGHTMAN,
JAMES PRENTISS
WILLIAM A, BRADLEY.
April 23-lY
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ARMY Portfolio.

A SERIES of views comprising sketch OF the encamp-
"A men of the United States army, under General Tay-
or, Corpus Christi; heights OF Monterey from the Saltio
SaIto, from the base of Palace HILL Monterey
view otle city Monterey, rona house-iop the
main plaza and Monterey, from independence
hill, he Bishops Palace with the village OF Gaada
lupe and Sierra Sla, Saddle mountains, in The dis
lance Sketched by Captain ID. p Whiting, 18th Infantry,
y. s. A. and this day received for sale at Sationers'
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue. ~
Price, for the series of plates, $f
Jupe HC0E ~ WIN. FISCHER
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&$6Tss FON SALE.-A two-story brick rough house
#iiI pleasantly situated New York avenue, In full
x view Of the Potomac between 18th and 18th streets,
on square ITO.
conains eight rooms, and dry and convenient cellar
with good yard in front and back and is well suited
acconodate q gentee! family 1t is within minutes
walk OF the War and Navy Departments.
Also, number l6 in square 10, eligibly situated II
street, Gen Eatons, III the First Ward, containing
., I99 square feet.
Two lots numbered and in square 994, situated on the
corner of 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, OF
Capitol, containing "a li6 feet
The terms ofthe above will be moderae and made to
suit persons in moderate circumstances.
For particulars apply to CHARLES DE SELDING,
March 6-2awf No. IL Todd's Buildings Penn. avenue
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CHeSNf UOOVe SepeHH, IIUSOHtc
tse Philadelphia siaa stssfg
THIS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and refurnshed
i and the proprietor has spared means insure
his visiters every comfort and convenience. The
dining SAIGON for gentlemen Well the private ord
nary ladies' large and convenient The parlors and
chambers capacioIs, and fitted up the modern
style Tas house being in central position the proprc-
socits continuance of public favor pledgng himself
that effort his part shall be spared them
every luxury the city affords.
N b. A bath house is attached to the hotel where
and cold baths caribe had any hour.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON MONDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 80 1847.
Important New work.

TINTED STATES FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT.
u The Treasury Department and It's various fiscal bu-
their origin, organization and practical operations
illustrated being supplement the Synopsis of Treasury
Instructions for the adnnstra revenue laws affect,
ing the commercial and system of the United
States in fourteen chapters BY Robert MAYO Nj d. one
volume qnarto. Price ~ so.
The above work. which has been for a considerable time
in preparation at The Treasury Department, has just been
printed, extra copies OF which are Tor sale by
WIN. q. FORCE,
Aug 7 Penn avenue, corner of IOth street
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LADIES, SCHOOL.

U,IIE. SCHOOL on F street, recently taught by Mrs
- @ . der The direction of Miss r.. Wadlegb Miss
" ~ f, New England and has been for several years
nj Teacher it one Of the first schools in New Hamp
and in offering her services to the people OF this city.
pledges herelfo spare no efforts to merit the patro2age
,,t lnay be bestowed upon her All required aid will m
provided it the purpose OF the principal TO render THIS
school Inferior to none in the city.
Thorough instruction viii be given in the English
branches and in the ancient and modern languascs all of
which will be taught according methods approved and
pmotsed by the most accomplished teachers IN New Eng-
land. f-
Competent teachers of music and drawing are engaged
TEENS. ~ 80
English SO 90
Languages, extra 200
Dfayiug, 90
Music, F" Zoo
The bestol references may be had application @ p g.
johnson, 1871 street, July B-2awd
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{ AND FOh sALE.-I2O acres land fronting tn

IL Rockville turnpike, within mile OF the George
town corporation line, and north of land OF MIR. John
Green embracing several beautiful sites tor building, well
wooded and waered IL will be sold together divided
suit purchasers.
Also, 10 the road, being the Westinghouse
lot and which will be divided if necessary into parts
Also, 30 of excellent land adjoining Tennay Town,
and immediately north OF Mrs Syes's larm well watered
The aDoy1 lands convenient to the markets oil
the city and Geogeown and in order to close the sale of
the they will be disposed OF very reduced prices and
accommodating Apply either to Richard Smith,
or to Charles ]. Nourse. fct 3--lnwu
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tennessee Claims

Tennessee Claims
DY arrangement VITA Captain Milton "A. Haynes OF
ID Nashville he is authorized say that all claims OF
volunteers others insed to him, WIN be attended to by
as at Washington.
Aug 1876 CLARKE 81 QUANTRlLL.
Lfsa FOR RENT, the and commodious house on J.
E,J street west, occupied by Thos Richie, esq.
H Its in healthy and beautiful location and has adj
antagos possessed by few places OF residence in Washing
ton furnace which warns the whole house, bath room,
kitchen range, &c Possession given the 10th OF this
month.
For terms inquire of WIN, A. GoRDos, Quar,ermaster
Generals Office, War Department
July 9-3tawtf
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ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
Glass No. co. for 1871,
To be drawn in Alexandria, Saturday, the 25th of Sep
tember 1871.
Lowest tiree-number prize $500.

/. 10 number lOttery--IZ dfaWn baIOts.
Tickets SIO-Halves S5-Quarters So 50.
Certificates of packages of 25 wholes $l30 90
DO. do. IS quarters 81 80
Orders tickets and shares and certificates OF packages
the above splendid lotteries will receive the prompt
attention. and an official of each drawing sent inn
mediatey after it is all WHO order from Adj
dress, J. q. MAURY,
Agents for ]. W. Maury 81 Co., Managers,
Washington City, ID. c.
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Aug. 2I-d&cpif

TILTON'S Prose and Poetical Works, the whole
lfl complete in volume, large octave, beautiful cd
ton, London lS47.
1ohnson's Dictionary, verbatim reprint OLondon, lSi)
from the authors last folio edition, from his
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all the additions and corrections OF later photographers
the whole complete in volume large octave.
Shakespeare, London copy complete in volume octa
vo, fine paper and beautiful typography.
Horne Tookes Diversions OF Purley complete in Svo
vol.
Smiths Wealth of Nations, complete in octave volume
The Koran translated English Immediately from the
original Arabic, one volume
Roscoes History of Painting in Italy, edition., two vol
unes, London, ISf7
Count Grammonts Memoirs. edition, London, 1885,
l vol.
Works of Dean Swift, complete in two volumes octave
Middleons Lille and Letters OF Cicero complete in vol
Claenons History of the Rebellion, complete in vol Svo
Gibbons Decline and Fall, complete in vol. Svo
Gibbons Miscellaneous Works, complete in vol. Svo
Hume and Smoets History OF England complete in vol
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Mitford's History of Greece, 10 vols
Burnett's History of his own Times vols $40
Murray's edition OF Lord Byron, vol Svo
Sponsors Poeiical Works, com plete i'll i vol.
Works of Bishop Berkeley, vols; OF Archb Leighton, vol
Barrow's Works and Life, vos Mnsson Sermons, vol
Imported direct from London by +. TAYLOR, together
with many other valuable standard works OF British liter
AZURE, fine editions in every case ard this day opened
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INCEST the Maryland Repor's-CoInprls'ns le 3.
ris and McIIenry, vols Harris and John55o' rpln
IA ryia and t;l vols Gill and johnson, IL vols pia
(jbancerv Reports, vols.By William Henry Noit', ~,
William Brown and Frederick William bfunsi a., ,a.
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o. FOR RENT, large and convenient three-story
I brick house. with back building, all complete
L der, marble manies and large double lot will
Sauen Capitol Hill, adjoining the residence
A. DJwson esq, north Capitol gate. Inquire OF
l.. PEPPER,
April 29-Stawtfif For the heirs.