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ed public stations
Fifth. The decision Of the committee Of reception
to be final with regard to costume.
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Skx ONLY REGULAR LINE OF PACKETS FOR
S2N NEW ORLEANs.-The following well known,
daOns for cabin cabin Storage pas
and will osvely sail advertised passage Free
viz
The SILA HOLMES. Capt. Berry, MONDAY, Aug 3oth.
The SOUTHERNER, Capt. Palmer Sep emder 6ih.
The HUDSON, Capt Page, September 18th
Persons wishing to proceed to New Orleans win do well
first class ships commanded by the trade
and will sal pnncddly their appointed days To secure
0V aaas 'pp'' ~ W. a. T. TAPsCoTT ss South st.
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General Agency mt Warrington.

yHIRTY- THREE years experience clerk in of
the principal accounting offices OF the Treasury I'D
Audor's) qualified subscriber undertake gen
agency the seat oil the federal government,
of any business with the public depart
lnent before Congress- An intimate acquaintance with
OF business the several departments and bl
reas, knowledge of the laws, and the principles esab-
lshed by decisions the departments relation
every subject connected with public accounts and
TRANSACTIONS with which he has become familiar from long
public service, affords him advantages and
facilities which, perhaps, few others possess His attention
will directed OF claims OF char
acter, embracing revolutionary claims against the United
States individual States, whether for lands money
pensions of all kinds communication Tor al pay and bon-
hes claims growing out OF contracts with the United
States titles and procuring patents tor
lands of duties, remission OF INES or forieitures
under the other laws the prosecution of claims
arising connected with the Florida
Mexican claims before any board OF commissioners,
hereafter be formed the sale purchase OF real
estate generally the transaction of any and every
description OF business III which the services OF an agent
may be required
The subscriber extensively known in the city of Wash
ing, the civil officers OF the government 10 many officers
the and well as 10 members OF Con-
grcss to whom general reference is made. The follow ing
gentlemen selected, whom, If necessary particular
reference is requested to wit: .
JAMES w MoCuLLon First Comptroller ofthe Treasury.
ALBION h. PARRis Second do do.
PETER HAeSER, Third Auditor oil the treasury.
THOMAS s. JEsup Quart. Master General U. s. A.
GEORGE GIBSON Couiinissary General ofSubsstence.
Gen. ROGER JONES, AdJutant General
Gen. NATHAN TowsoN Paymaster General.
Cot JOSEPH c. TorrEN Chief the Corps of Engineers
Col JOHN j. ALERT, Chief OF Typographical Engineers.
RICHARD SMITH, esq, Cashier Metr0Poiis BANK. "a
JAMES THoMrsoN esq, Chief Clerk Thfd AUDITORS Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office on l4th street. opposite ~ h. corner Fulsrs Hotel
June 2Y-Iy
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"yirst Principles OF Chemistry -

pf DENJAMIN SIIMAN, JR., M A,
Professor in Yale College, of Science applied 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
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
u set aeaue'es Than any OF those that have hereto
sor Siina1 has been induced to prepare elementary
work, which, we have hesitation in saying is cacna-
ted IN every respect to 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 pass
ed through three able hands, and he book has been made
in all respects complete possible
The work Is printed in Emo form of 1872 pages, on
good paper handsomely bound and contains upwards OF
two hundred excellent illustrations, descriptive OF the sub
ect.
81 have examined Silliman's First Principles of Chem
sry and consider it decidedly the best elementary work
on that science with which have met, containing large
amount OF well-aanged matter in small space. The
style is clear and concise, it should be in textbook,
and Is easily pehensible by the beginner Iii work
admirably adapted to the OF schools and academies,
''HENRY S. PATTERSON, M. D.,
Professor of Matera Medica, Pennsylvania College"
For sale by F. TAYLOR.
Price one dollar. June 49,
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WINCHESTER ME DICAL COLLEGE.


TIME LECTURES of the second session OF the Win
i chester Medical College will commence Monday
the 4h Of October and continue until the LIST OF June next
under the following arrangement Of the chairs:
Hugh H. Mcclure, M d., Professor of Principles and
Practice of Surgery.
Daniel Conrad, NJ d. Professor of Anatomy and Phys-
oogy.
j. Philip Smith, M. D., Professor of Theory and Practice
of Medicine.
John j. H. Srath, M. D., Professor of Obstetrics Dis
of Women and Children, and Medical Jurisprudence
VIM. A.. Bradford, M. d., Professor OF Maeria Medica
and Chemistry
FecsThc Tee each Professor $40; Naturalization fee,
(paid ony) So; Dssecting ticket, $40; the whole
amounting to $il5 The graduation fee $40
Excellent boarding and lodging will be furnished at either
the hotels private boardnghouses 81 SO per week
Tho necessary expenses OF student for the eight months
may be estimated al less than $3.50.
The Faculty are building splendid edifce, which will
be ready for the reception OF class by OF
appropriation granted for that by the last Legislature
DANIEL CONRAD, M. d.,
Dean of the Faculty.
Winchester, Va. July 2l-3tawtl5th DC.
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Tauquier White Sulphur Springs.

&;h THIS establishment favoraby known for the
Ei;a tive qualities of its water and the elegance and
comfort OF its accommodation, will be opened for
the reception OF visitors the LIST June. 1t is situated 80
miles from Alexandria, IS miles from Fredericksburg, and
20 miles east of the Blue Ridge in of the most healthy
and delightful climates of Virginia The direction and
management will be the heretofore, and the
attention paid to the accommodation and comfort of their
guests. We have abundant supply of ice.
The season, commencing the LIST of June, will end the LIST
of October, embracing months
Lovers of Music win find the band unsurpassed.
Boards $i0per week. 20 per week for weeks, $50 per
month, $50 for the
For than day 81 SO per day, 50 for sin
gle meal Is for lodging, children under IL years of
and servants, half prices horses 80 per day. per
week 81 80, per month SIS.
Tri-weekly stages will from Washington until LIST OF
July, after that time daily.
There will be line stages from fredericksburg after
the LIST of July previous which conveyances will be
nished on accommodating terms
May H-lawtlstA Until DAN'L WARD.
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MILITARY Law, Court. Martial, Sc.-The Consti-

MILITARY Law, Courts Martial, Ssc.-The Consti-
tl tuition and Practice OF Courts Martial, and the Law
ofEydenee of such Courts, by Captain Simmons Royal
Artillery, "a edition, enlarged vol, London The Duties
Of Judge advocates, by Captain r. M Hughes aag Deputy
Judge Advocate General, vol, London, 1870 Notes
Military Law and the Proceedings of Courts Martial by
Capt Gritths, Royal Artillery, vol London Military
Law Authorities, by Major "; Hough, l 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
DON Macarthur the Primo ples and Practice of Courts
Martial, vol, London. Tyler Military Law, vol,
London Treatise on 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, &c by Capt De Hart Of the United States
Artillery vol, New York American Military Lay and
States Army, VOL, Philadelphia Macombs Practice of
Courts Martial vols New York Proceedings of Military
Court OF Enquiry Generals Scott and Gaines, i vol
Washington. Proceedings of the Court Martial in the
Mackenzie case by ]. Fenmore Cooper vol, New York
Military Miscellany History of Military Punshments
&c by II. Marshall, Deputy Inspector General vol, Lon
don 1876 The Queens Negotiations and Orders for the
Army. vol, London The Dispatches and General Or
ders Of the Duke of Wellington, vols London Marshall
Soldiers, vol, London Official Letters, Naval and
Military oil the last War of Great Britain and the United
States vo.-and many others of the classification,
including also various Military and Naval Histories, Bio
aphes, and Memoirs, most OF which are Just imported by
June Is f. TAYLOR.
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CLASS No. al White Oak Timber
90 pieces dec s. feet long by . inches Sa
5000 linear feet promiscuous lengths to average not less
than 45 feet, Is by lS inches.
CLASS No. 3-Sheathing Copper and Nails.
1850 sheets 80 or. hot rolled sheathing copper
l,lo0 lbs. IL inch copper sheathng nails
All Of the above timber must be of the best quality,
0ana straight and es from sps ss and Pad
right angles, and the pieces must be of size sufficient to adj
The copper is to be the best hot rolled heathing copper
The offers must be made for each class and Tor each of
number and be 50 endorsed the price per cubic foot for
the timber and pound for the copper and nails must be
distinctly stated, and the whole amount OF each bid cor
recty added up and expressed in words.
All the timber and copper to be delivered at the severa
inspection each place of delivery the chieof
reau shall direct, and be satisfactory in all respects.
August 10, 1916, each offer must be accompanied by a
written guaranty signed by responsible per
bidders WILL if his their bid be accepted enter
obligation within days after the bidder bidders shall
have been notified by letter through the office, of the
acceptance of his their bids, with good and sufficient
srrTeties, TO furnish the materials proposed Tor
That the bureau may be enabled TO carry said law into
executions bidders required to accompany their bids
with certificate from navy agent district attorney,
Judge of the district court some responsible public OIL
Ger known the Navy Department. stating that the
anos to their bids responsible persons and able to
bidders to enter into contract accordingly
No bid will be considered which does not conform to
these rules in all and the bureau itself
the right to reecthe offers of any deiaulting bidder
Bond and security will be required in one-thr the csti-
mated amount of the contract and per addi-
ton the security by bond, will be deducted from each
bill paid until the shall be cancelled and ninety
cent will be paid within thirty days after the delivery
and approval Of the bills for each delivery of less
$5, 900 in amount.
by order Of the Bureau of Yards and Docks
WIN. b. SCOTT, Navy Agent
NSTo be published week for four weeks in the
Union and National ntelgencer, Washington Argus,
Portland, Maine; Morning POST Boston Argus, Albany,
New York Journal of Commerce, New York. Pennsyl-
vanian, Philadelphia; Sun, Baltimore Enquirer, Rich
mond, Va. Beacon, Norfolk Va. Jefersonln, New Or
leans; Democrat, Pensacola; Standard, Raleigh, N. c.
Georgian, Savannah Mercury, Charleston S. O. and
copy of the paper containing this advertisement with the
number of squares contains marked thereon be for
warded to this office with the bill for advertising.
Aug. 4-laIw
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pennsylvania Medical College,

Fibert above IlM street, Philadelphia.
TNIE annual of instruction in this institution will
i commence the first Monday in November next and
be continued until the ensuing first OF March The faculty
is constituted follows
William Danach, NJ D. Principles and Practice of Mcdi-
cine
John Wiltbank NJ d., Obstetrics and Diseases of Women
and Children.
Henry s. Patterson M. ID, Materia Medca and Thera-
pentics
William r. Grant, NJ D., Anatomy and Physiology.
David Gilbert M. D., Principles and Practice of Surgery
Washington l.. Alice, M. D., Medical Chemistry
The Anatomical will be opened on the first Mon
day in October under the direction of Professor Grant,
sisted by A. f. Mclnyre NJ d. Demonstrates Anatomy.
ry-Al pupils attending second of lectures Gas
well those ad euden those have attended
their in this nsution,) will be furnished with
ticket the Clinical instruction the Pennsylvania Hos
pal, Pine street
FKrs.-Maucuation, So; for each ticket, SIS gradua-
ton, $50.
HENRY s. PATTERSON
July 26-1awtlstNov Registrar, No. 81 Arch street
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NEW AND MOST EXPEDITIONS LINE

To Piney Point and the other landings ON me Potomac,
and to persons acising agreeable excursion by the
Chesapeake bay 10 baltimore
sH--.s THE public is hereby advised, that on and
after Monday the 9th instant, the quick and
beautiiu steamer POWHATAN will run semi-weekly, in
connection with the steamer AUGUSTA, between the
month of Aoua creek, Piney Point and Baltimore
Passengers by the Augusta leaving Washington at or
Alexandria ~, m Mondays and Thursdays, ar
rive at Aqua creek about IL M, where they take supe-
or Powhaan arriving at Pney Point between
and g. D. The Powhafan thence proceeds TO Balti-
more, where she arrives by A, the next morning.
Returning the Powhatan will leave Baltimore D.
Tuesdays and Fridays Passengers by her breakfast
Pney Point, and arrive at Aqua creek by IL, M WHERE
they take the mail Augusta and arrive Aexan-
dria by ~ and at Washington by p. m.
The Powhaan viii take in and put passengers at all
the landings on the Potomac.
Passage and fare between Washington Alexandria and
Pncy Point, and return S3 90
Passage TO any other landings on the Potomac be- 49,
low Aquin creek O
Passage between Washington or Alexandria and
Baltimore (incuding meais,) with the privilege oil
returning the next day charge OF 81 only W
For further particulars apply to Capt j. W. Rodgers, on
board the Augusta, or TO f - gh
GEO. MATT1NGLY, Agent
June 30--3aw
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49, FOR sALE-A two-sory brick rough house
biia pleasantly situated New York avenue, i'm full
A view of the Potomac, between 18th and 18th streets,
square TO
Itcontans 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 49, egiby situated II
street, Cen Eaton's, in the First Ward, containing
y, 1879 square feet.
Two lots numbered and in square &c., situated the
of 18th street and Pennsylvania east OF the
Capitol, containing ~ lag feet.
The terms the above will be moderate, and made to
suit persons in moderate circumstances. =. -
For particulars apply TO CHARLES DE SELDlNJ,
March 6-2awu No. III Todds Buildings, Penn avenue.
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w situated the southwest Of Pennsylvania
and 9th street. Washington city nearly opposite
the most conspicuous buildings in the Metropolis. 1t is
now nearly finished and offered for rent, in whole
part Its dimensions are-lengh, 80 feet width 81 feet
four stories high, with basement well suited for reec
tory bowling saloon. The pavements vaued, and
the whole building finished in the best manner.
The ground story is suitable for extensive clothing
tablishnent grocery exchange broker, bank In all
spects the very centre of business
The above intended for exhibitions ohcrpub-
lie purposes.
year, it will be put up auction and rented to the highest
bidder.
For further particulars apply, by letter, post paid, the
subscriber ROBERT kEYWORTH,
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington city
The Baltimore Sum- Philadelphia Ledger and New Yor,
Herald, will insert the above notice week for three
weeks, and send their accounts to the subscriber.
Nav li--la3w
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have from IL "a inches spring. side not less than II
inches, and to mould not less than IL inches AT the small
end.
No. g. Ten pieces of No TO be II feet in length, to
have rom IL 10 "a inches spring. to side not less than IL
inches, and mould less than IL inches at the small
end.
No. 8. Ten pieces of No. be Is feet in length, to
have from "a to 80 inches spring. side not less than IL
inches and mould less than IL inches at the small
end.
No. 4. Ten pieces of No to be Is feet in length, 10
have from "a AZ inches spring, 10 side not less than II
nches and to mould less than IL inches al the small
end.
No g. Ten pieces of No to be IA feet in length have
from 20 30 inches spring. side less than IL inches,
and mould not less than IL inches at the small end
The above y pieces TO be OF The best white oak,
OF the above viii be furnished the by the
mandant of the navy-yard
Locust TimJer.-By the cubic foot.
Fifty pieces OF the very best yellow locust TIMBER clear
of knots, rots splits, and stains.
Ten pieces, each feet in LENGTH square at small end
II inches.
Twenty pieces, each feet in length square small
Twenty pieces each feet in length to square small
end IL inches
Yelo,c-Pme 1imber.-By the cubic foot.
straight the siding way and rough squared to be of the
best southern yeowpine, of fine grain the of the
pieces per samples, which be application
to the navy yard. The stocks to have sap
square less than IL inches the small end
of sap and half square less than ii inches
AT the small end clear OF sap TO be clear OF heart or wind
shapes, bad knots, and all other defects.
Seventyeight pieces of fine grain southern yellow pine,
of the following dimensions be free from all defects,
such knots shakes and ro not TO have more sap than
oneeghh of the breadth OF the from each corner and
to be got straight.
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IN THE late residence of Mr. Annhed, Prince street,
lWA in Alexandria The house is brick built of the best
materials handsomely finished, and wearranged for
fort and convenience; contains fifteen OF them
large and airy, and has wide hall through the centre
Outhouses of brick also covered with metal consstng in
range, of wood and wasbouses csten above ground
bathing and dressing On the opposite
wing, fine greenhouses; and the brick two-sory
double house for
The owergardens extend from Patrick to Henry street
The vegetable garden is large and productive.
is considered, by many the handsonest and most de-
sirabe residence in the District
II will be sold low and on accommodating TERMS on APP
plication 10 WIN. ID. MUTT
Sept. Psf AT the treasury department
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40S. 600 feet board measure.


The above plank to be of the best young white oak,
from 40 so feet length, and A feet from 10
wide at buttall clear OF the edge, sawed fair
and full the hckness to be free from heart cross gran
would njure ship plank for which they will be
used The timber must have grown near TO- and not ex-
ceedng 60 miles from, the salt water About onehfth
may have regular and fair curve but no short Or sudden
crooks will be received.
plank will be received and no sap will be allowed in the
measurement
oak plank OF the quality in all respects AS that above
mentioned be from AZ 81 feet length averaging a
sawed fair and full the thickness free from heart shakes,
and defects above mentioned, that would injure them as
keesons, for which they will be used ~
The dimensions given those by which they will be
measured and received.
White oak plank stock
10000 cubic feet of white oak plank Stock to be of the
best young timber grown and not exceeding sixty
miles from, salt In length from NJ TO oz ee, aver
Tree from IL l3t inches top end, and from IA to
22 inches at the butt exclusive OF ongue-piece OF from
necessary Tor which the contractor will be paid One
inch sap each corner is included in the sizes given
aeIes al the top end tHo b",s beSg as the other logs
About onefourth may have regular and fair curve but no
be free from grain twist large knots, holes,
and other defects. .
The dimensions given those by which the timber will
be measured and received
Yeiiow pine plank stock.
ZOO cubic feet OF ong-leal, fnegran yellow pine
that has not tapped be rough-hewed according to
the growth of the tree that the heart-wood shall show
the 7Os the dameer to be from ~ to % feet IN
length and top end be less than IA inches in tue 10
i os and und.r those over that length be less
than diameter when rough-hewed, clear OF axe
marks whole be free from ringshakes, cross-grain,
twist and other defects. -,
There be six pieces in the above amount that WIZ
work straight SO feet long, u inches by 10 inches also SIX
pieces that will work 40 ieet long, inches by 10 nches
with not more than inch sap on each corner
AT THE MAYNARD GosPoRT, VA.
By The cubic foot.
10000 cnbc feet white oak stocks TO be got snght the
siding way and rough squared, the them not TO
exceed OF the width of the face OF the side as
squared one-half to less than IL inches at the
small end and clear OF waue and one half TO square not
than IA inches at the small end. and clear of wane
I'D Wh,te oak timber.--Ry the cubic foot.
No. 1. Ten pieces of No. be feet in length, to
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HARTWELL's WASHINGTON HOUSE,

Chesmu above seventh nert door to the Masonic Hail.
Philadelphia
,HIS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and refumished,
and the proprietor has spared no means TO insure
TO his vsters every comfort and convenience. The
dining SAIGON for gentlemen, well the private ordi-
nary ladies, large and convenient The paors and
chambers capacous, and fitted up in the most modern
STYLE This house being in central position, the proprie-
socts continuance OF public favor, pedgin2 himself
effort his part shall be spared to them
every luxury the city affords.
NIB. bath house is attached the hotel, where
and cold baths canbe had at any hour
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Timber and Copper for the Navy

NAVY AGENT's OFFICE, WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 1917.
CEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed g 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 in classes and q each ohe
navy yards Kitery, Philadelphia, and Pensacola also,
for the delivery of the copper and nails specified in class B.
at the navy-yard, Pensacola.
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MOUNT 81. Mary's College, Emnaltsbars, Md.---The
Ivl annual session of studies this institution
the 18th of August Students should if practicable en-
ter before that date Board and tuition including the
tire classic and scientific course, also French lodging,
washing, mending and doctors fees, $Is2 per annui
Payments made semannualy, in advance.
mum also the Italian, German, and Spanish languages
each SIS per annum.
prospectus of the college, explaining the course OF
Studies requisites for graduation, and system OF discipline
Will be sent TO any person applying for IL.
JOHN MCCARTNEY, President.
July 14-dtAI5
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Spruce spars.-By the inch.
80 spruce spars, inches diameter

The above spruce spars average less than five
length for inch of the dameers, and be
straight.
By the piece.
100 spruce poes less than 20 feet in length inches
diameter, and straight.
100 spruce poles, less than l6 feet in length, from
A inches diameter, and straight. The whole of the
spruce to be fresh, with the bark
o. The following papers will publish the foregoing twice
n week, for four weeks prior the time above specified
Union and National ntcgenccr, Washington, D. c.; East
ern Argus, Portland, and Age, Augusta, Maine; New
Times, Boston; Journal Of Commerce, Globe and Evening
Post, New York Pennsyvanan and Public Ledger Phila
delpha; Chronicle and Old Dominion, Portsmouth and
Beacon, Norfolk, Va.
July 26-2aw4w