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Sudden Death.-Mr. Chs. s. Black
ledge. aged about 90 years, was found
dead in his bed a, Newbem, on Saturday
morning. the 2Oth ult. lie died Of an en-
largement Of the heart, with the Fremont.
tory symptoms Of which he had long been
threatened. Register.
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Custom House Retrenchment--I

New York Express says thai Mr.. Score
larry Walker has issued orders. directing
a reduction Of ten per cent. to be made il
the wages Of ,huse employed in the vari
Gus Custom Houses throughout the coun
try. Il is also stated that this reduction
is applicable only to the laborers. ant
those of small salaries. aa~.s4. ta4Fax
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December 3.
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General Agency Mt Washington.

TIIIRTY-TIiREE years experience clerk in OF
the principal accounting offices OF the Treasury (&
Auditor 50 has qualified the subscr Der undertake gen.
er business the OF the federal government
ment, or before Congress. An intimate acquaintance with
all of business in the several departments and b
eaus knowledge of the laws and the principles estab
shed by decisions the departments In relation
transactions with which he has become familiar from long
experience the public affords him advantages and
facilities which, perhaps few others possess His attention
will be directed the prosecution OF claims OF every char
acer embracing revolutionary claims against the United
States individual States, whether for lands money
lies claims growing of contracts with the United
States examination of titles, and procuring patents Tor
lands; of duties, remission oil lines orfeures,
under the revenue other laws tile prosecution of claims
arising of transactions connected with the Florida
Mexican claims before board of commissioners,
be formed the sale purchase OF real
estate, and generally the transaction OF any and every
description Of business which the services OF agent
may be required.
The subscriber extensively known in the city of Wash
ing to the civil officers OF the government TO many officers
both of the army and well to members OF Con-
gress whom general reference made. The follow
gentlemen selected, to whom, necessary particular
reference is requested, TO wit:
JAMES w. MoCULLoH, First Comptroller ofthe Treasury
ALBION K PARIS. Second do do.
PETER HAGNER, Third Auditor of the Treasury.
Gen. THOMAS S. JRsup, Quart Master General u s. A.
Cen GEORGE GIBSON, Commssay General OF Subsistence
Cen ROGER JONES, AdJutant General
Gen NATHAN TowsoN, Paymaster General
Col JOSEPH c. ToTTEN, Chief of the Corps of Engineers.
Col JOHN ALERT, Chief of Topograp hical Engineers.
RIcHARD SMITH esq, Cashier Metropolis Bank
JAMES THOMPSON, esq., Chief Clerk Third Auditors Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office Nth street, opposite N f. corner Fuler's Hotel
June 29-ly
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TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

of will upon our books unrs
payment Of tho subscription be made in advance.
Distant subscribers forward letter the poxtass
which will be paid by u.s. and al k assumed
sale transmission
The COUNTRY PAPER published wsskly during the sss
sions of Congress and sont weekly during the
less than received ON
terms propsrtionsdte lhs above annual rsiss n
certificate Of remittance
tons advertisements will be sufficient receipt therefor
notes Of saX sPecieCsyins bank viii he received
Q fOsrMAsTEAs authorized agents and by
sending US DAILY subscribss with - Ave SEM
WEEKLY .uhcribsrs with $26 ensosed I've WEEKLY sub
with so enclosed win be entitled copy Of the
edition they furnish us subscribers for svstis 9
The CossssssIOsAL REorxx win be furnished them
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A GIVE SEHVICE,-Havng been authorized by the
"A Secretary of War raise company Of active young
to operate against the ggerlas those who anxious
enter the service will have fair opportunity This
corps IS designed operate between Vera Cruz and the
city of Mexico for the ofkeePg open The base OF
the operations of General Scott which will be active
service. Young from the surrounding country will
find this exciting campaigns and II they should feel
disposed to service by application the rendez
Washington, they will be mustered into the service
and instructed school OF the soldier, the squad and
company drill, which will render them fit for immediate
service arriving at the seat OF war
f. b. ROBINSON, Captain.
Sept2 MAT. Intel please copy.l
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TImbcr for Repairs to Dry Dock.

| NAVY AGENTS OFFICE,
Boston, August 81, 1917.
PROPOSALS will be received the navy agents office
at Boston, until Wednesday the 18th day OF September
next at IL o'clock, M for the following mber pieces
white oak (pasture timber, "a feet long, to be straight
every way and sufficiently large be worked to Is inches
squareIer piece pieces white oak Cpasure) tImber
80 long be straight way, and may curve the
other from 20 inches in their lengths, and must be
sufficiently large be worked to % inches square--pe
piece.
This timber must be free from and big knots
must be OF the rery best quality, the most erensre stgn
fd,ion term be delivered free OF expense to the gov
srnmen at the Charlesown navy yard, before the
first day April ISiS must be subject to such inspection
as the commandment of said navy yardnay direct appoint
and be in every respect suitable in the opinion of the cons
nandan for the purpose for Which il is intended, viz
pairing dry dock gaes-ohewise u viii be rejected
Should the contractor fail TO deliver this timber, in whole
or in part by the stipulated time il, when brought TO
the navy yard whole apart thereof should be REJECT
ed suitable TIMBER will be procured from some other source
TO supply deficiency and the contractor will be held res
ponsib for all excess any, the contract price
Each offer must be accompanied by written guaranty
signed by responsible persons, to the effect
he they undertake that the bidders WILL If his or their
bid be accepted enter into obligation within five days
after the bidder bidders shall have been notified OF the
acce ptance OF his their bids, with good and sufficient
| sureiies to furnish the timber proposed for. "a.
Bonds with two sureties win be required in third the
mount and payment be made In the usual way when
the whoe is delivered upon the presentation of approved
bills -
| JOSEPH HALL, Navy Agent
1 l,.t
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Foreign Mails No. L; from New York, ny Cc"es ana
Southampton, England, TO Bremen, Germany

Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Sept i, lSf7
THE United States mail steamship WASflNGj ny pr wiz
leave New York for Cowes, Southampton, ana pieh'eh
Haven on Thursday, the twenty-thrd instant
POSTAGE.
The inland postage to the city of New York. as wen as e
hostage by steamer New York. is to be prepaid before
can leave the United States all maiablc matter 10 be
conveyed by this line which is destined for Great bran
Ireland Hamburger, Holland, Belgium, France, liaiy,
Spain, Portugal other points in southern Europe us wen
as for points in Africa or Asia.
TO bremen and the points supplied through that oHice
such as Germany, Switzerland. Prussia Ausfla pehnurk'
Sweden Russia &c--u,pdid letters &c, may be sent
Postage to be collected at Bremen ,u,,, a.,
The rates postage this route, as estaDishea by Tue
net OF March g. 1915, are as follows :, :,
Inon all letters and packages not exceeding one
ounce in weight twenty -four cents over one-ha ounce In
weight and not exceeding ounce, iory-eght cents
and for every additional half ounce fraction OF AN ounce
fifteen cents.
Upon each newspaper, pamphlet and price current,
three cents
Inland postage, in all to be added whenever the
matter is transported by mail within the United States
G. JOHNSON, Postmaster General
Sept I-SvtSept %. llntcll
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ae,erine whether the bidder is competent and responsible


schedule of the articles, with samples, may be seen at
he Office the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in WASH
ngon exhibiting the ofmoney to be expended for
crease or diminish the quantity any Of the articles
or substitute others in lieu thereof to require at similar
prices such goods may be wanted for presents or other
PURPOSES In the administration Of the aairs of the depart
The whole in money to be applied to the pur-
chase Ina Of goods will be about Ss5 600; Of which some
the west Goods of American manulacture. all other
things being equal viii be preerred but all the
actue, will be when domestic article is bid
for that the sample of should accompany the bid to en-
with the samples to be exhibited at
The UpGsg The s na sSsy will snake
Ak the prices in dollars and gents N g. Which hs q they will
them srs IN ssn dsS Of Nav nes
Stunning the quantity of each article specified in this adj
se whole invoice before Sending on The goods viii be
Inspected New York or ST. Louis by an agent OF the uni
the purpose and to the conformity Of the articles
purchased with the samples exhibited when the contGt
which shall clause tina, if the articles are not
furnished within the time prescribed IL they are of in
saa Within FIVE days after notice Of such nsaciency
party shall furnish others in lieu thereof ofthe re-
chase them of Others and to charge any increase OF price
they be compelled 70 pay therefor 70 me
Bonds will be required IN the Of the s w1 TN
performance of the contracts Payment viii be made after
completed OIL the gOoush
New York and St Louis respectively to agent OF the de-
partment, upon duplicate invoice certified by him.
COMMUNICATIONS to be marked, Proposals for Indian
goods" "a, e.v.,x.,
and none will considered that made in the form
| and terms here rescribed: -,
Tor we) propose furnish for the service OF the In,
dian Department the following goods at the prices Affixed
to them respectively, viz;
! 800 There insert the list of goods)
oDeliverable the city of New York. St Louis, on
or before the day of - next and in case OF the
acceptance Of his proposal the quantity being prescribed
by tie departm Tor we) viii execute contract
codng this agreemep, spd give satisfactory security 70
the department. within ten days aer the acceptance OF this
bid and in of failure 70 enter iptq stch contract and
give such security, (or we) will pay !? States
the difference between the sums hidden by me lor nsl
and he which the United States may be Obliged to
pay for the same articles 'rs. T.
Each and every bid also be accompanied with
i'm the following FORM to be signed by one o.
YoJe ble persons, whose sucicncy must be cert
feJ nv s6,na -, who is known the de partfnen ele
personally or by his official positions
4 ar ~ u,., b.aL >ranty that $1,000, the above bid
Der VIII comply with the 'ated September IS 1871. /
me contract should be awarded to Re time prescribed
tor the execution OF the same within H. TsEAL1
| CsEAL4l
| @Il.L
| M W. MEL FAIRS.
- - Commissioner Of Indian a.
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MARSEILLES LINE OF PACKETS,
T0,cI,sue- mt Gibraltar to land 1IdssE7agc7ss


Touching at Gibraltar to land passengers.
TIME aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
i from New York the LIST, and from Marseilles on
the 10th of each month"; as follows;
Ship Prince dc Jonvle, (new0 Capt W. w. Laurence,
Oct. l, 1916.
Ship Arcole, (new,) Captain W. r. Hoodless, Nov. j.,
1916 -
Ship CASTOR, Capt James Anthony, Dec. !, 1916.
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Captain James Watson, JAM l,
IS47.
Ship Feb. l. l847.
MARsEULES.
Ship Prince de Joinville, (new,) Capt W. w. Laurence,
Dec 10, 1876.
Ship Arcoe, (new) Capt. w. R. Hoodlesa Jan 10, lS47
Ship Castor, Capt. James Anthony, Feb 10, 1917
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Capt James Watson, March 10,
l547.
Ship April 10, 1847.
These vessels all of the first class and commanded by
m IN of experience Their accommodations Tor passengers
are comfort and convenience Goods sent
to agents will be forwarded free of all other expenses
than those actually paid.
For freight or passage, apply to
CHAMBERLAIN E PHELPS,
lob Front street; or to
BOYD IL HINCKEN, agents,
No. o, Tontine buildings, corner of Wall and Water
streets, New York.
Sept. Is
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LADIES, sCHOOL.

THE SCHOOL on F street, recently taught by Mrs.
Il Crnlkshank and daughter, will be opened on Monday,
October under the direction of Miss l.. Wadeigh Miss
W. is from New England and has been for several years
successful teacher in of the first schools in New Hamp
SHIRE and in offering services people of this city
pledges herself to efforts merit the patronage
that nay pc bestowed upon her All required aid VIII be
school inferior to none in the city.
Thorough instruction will be given in the English
branches and in the ancient and modern languages all of
which Will be taught according methods approved and
Paced by the most accomplished teachers in New Eng
land
Competent teachers of music and drawing engaged.
English $500
Languages, extra 200
Drawing, IS 800
Music, Z" 1900
The bestot references may be had application G.
Johnson 18th street. July 26-2awf
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Circular.
TO oces Of The United States army commanding at Mesi-
yXTHENEVER duties imposed military contributions
w goods imported at ports and places in Mexico in
military occupation shall remain unpaid during the
period limited by the regulations of March 81, 1877, Gas
modified by the order of June H. 1879 and shall appear
your satisfaction that the said goods could be dis
posed of at public auction for their prime shown by
the invoice are authorized to 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. IL. MARCY,
Secretary of War
DEP, Aup.l
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VAR DEPARTMENT, Aug. 10, l347.

CIRCULAR
To officers of the United States army commanding at
Merriam ports in the possession Of the United States
forces
TIME President has directed modification of the duty
levied on books imported into Mexican ports in the pos
session of the the United States. The duty here
after will be twenty per aid valorem upon books OF all!
kinds, in lieu OF the present duty The modified duty will
be levied upon all books delivered to the importers or
their agents. after the receipt of this order.
w. l.. MARCY,
Secretary OF War.
Wan DrpAprvrNr Julv ri 1917
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FRESH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, sAND VESTINGS,
WHICH will have made to ORDER and in all cases
w raned to ft Among them will be found
pieces Bonjeans black cloth
do Byiley's do
do Smon's do
10 do ow-priced English black, blue, and fancy
colors.
These goods much superior to anything have
had in store.
20 pieces plain, ribbed, and doe-skin cassmercs of
Bonjean's. Byiey's, and Smons make,
which cannot be excelled in this any
other market
Is do style French plaid cassimeres, some
thing entirely
20 do fancy cassimeres, some fine and others low
priced
10 do rich black satin for vesting
do belmont black silk satin for vestng
20 do coored silk satin for vesting
As have made arrangements with of the best cut
make for this purchasers may depend
their clothes being made in the best manner.
Also have this day received
Genlemens silk handkerchiefs, linencambrc do.
Gum suspenders, lambswool and merino shirts and
drawers yg
Silk and lawn cravats, kid, silk, and buck gloves
Cotton and silk umbrellas
And in fact every article used for gentlemen of whom
only ask call.
Sep. S-dtf G. w. PHILLIPS.
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: aNDON FEMALE sEMINARY.-The winter ses-

I i
IL sion of this institution will open on Wednesday, sep
tembe 8. The Rector with pleasure announces that ne
has associated with him, teacher the rev. joshua refer
kim who will preside OF The classes o the senior
department Professor Engebecht will have charge OF the
in music and boany In the other departments the
Rector will be aided by three female teachers OF experience
and skill in their profession The location and organiza-
of this institution commend 1t to the iVoaDie nouce
parents in search OF home school Tor their daughters
Terms For board and English branches, per annurn,
$3.50
Music, languages, and other ornamental branches extra
For circular, with full information, address
Rev. X. IL. PHILLIPS, Rector,
Aup 2l-eo3yy Urbana, Frederick Co Md.
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elegant and Extena,ve Property Tor Sale.

E1eSnht Nhd ExtehsIve Property Tor Saie.
IN THE late residence of Mr.. Armfeld, Prince street,
Ella in Alexandria. The house is brick, built Of the best
materials, handsomely finished and welarrnged for
fort and convenence contains fifteen rooms, of them
large and airy, and has wide hall through the
Ouhouses of brick also covered with metal consisting, in
range, of wood and washhouses csem above ground
two bathing and two dressing rooms On the opposite
wing fine greenhouses and in the rear, brick two-sory
double house for servants.
The iower-gardens extend from Patrick Henry
The vegetable garden is large and productive.
1t is considered by many, the handsomest and de-
sirabe residence in the District.
1t will be sold low, and accommodating terms APP
plcation WIN. ID. MUTT,
Sept. 25-tf At the Treasury Department.
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FTNIIE written signature the only safegnrd against
CONFERENCE.-The public attention is invited, and par
culay referred the advertisement setting orthte new
style labelling, and the putting up oiDr BeckW anti
dyspeptc and dinner pills. Also TO that OF Dr. Dyous APP
proved ambitious pills. both of which, it may be seen,
protected from being countereited, by the only safe
guard to be depended uponhe WRITTEN SIGNATURES oil the
proprietors the label of each box OF pills.
All others which may be offered for sale by unprnclpled
persons surely base counerfes and will be rejected
such The pills that the hands of persons who
purchased the genuine have all been exchanged for such
as have the written signature of the proprietor
The sole agency for the sale of Beckwith antdyspeptc
and Dyotts ant-bious pills, is vested in the hands OF T.
w. Dyo Sons OF the Columbian College, No l32 North
Second street, Philadelphia, who will any orders
Tor the
Druggists and all wholesale Dealers who wish be fur
nshed with the genuine pills, Will be applied the
liberal terms, by applying as above May 2l--u
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nIssoLUTIoN OF pARTNERsmP.-T

nIssOLUTION OF PARTNERsHIP.-The firm here
~ tofore existing under the name OF Young steer is
tires on account Of declining health, will for the present de-
vote his attention exclusively to the settling up Oh e con
settle when called upon it svery important to US tha'
speedy settlements be made. a. H. A1 nE NJ
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r AND FOR sALsr.-I2O OF land fronting on the

II AND FOR sALc.-I3O acres OF land fronting on the
IL Rockville turnpike, within mile of the George
corporation line, and north of land of Mr.. John
Green, embracing several beautiful sites for building, well
wooded and watered. 1t will be sold together divided
to suit purchasers.
Also 10 the road being the meeting house
lot and which will be divided Unnecessary into two
Also 30 acres OF excellent land adjoining Tennaly Town
and Immediately north of Mrs Syes's farm, well waered
The above ands most convenientto the markets
the city and Georgetown; and in order close the sale
them, they viii be disposed of very reduced prices
accommodating terms Applv either Richard Smith
or to Charles j. Nourse. 0ct 3-Iawu
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NEW WINE STORE, No. So CHESTNUT STREET
JAMES BAlrE, late Of the firm Of (iowen Jacobs Co..
respectfully announces that he has fitted u the sorg No
% ohssnnt street, tow doors boow Third street, and one
door above Congress Hall Hoel north side as uWine
Store where he will keep weseecte stock OF the most
approved varieties OF Wines brandes, lqueurs London
cigars &c. ~ - ~
Private genlemen tekeepers and others In The conn.,
n.y. "ie ihsieo 10 call ana examine hissOck. Sept.
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IINSENCH and kSnXSh bonr1ein& ana Day school. -
The Misses HAwLEy, daughters Of the late Rector Of
Johns Church, of this city, have with their mother,
Mrs. HAwLEy, removed from street to Pennsylvania
avenue 18th and 18Th Streets and will resume the
exercises of their I'd Monday month"; 3h Sep
tember)
The course of instruction includes all the branches OF
English education taught in the most approved schools
the United States and is under their d
rection. French, music, drawing &c Nc. by the best
professors For reference and further particulars
spectus; which may be Obtained at the school
ALL
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Rugs, Oicloths, &c.-The subscribers


" have Just received full and general assortment OF
very rich house furnishing goods, to which they respect
fully invite the attention of their friends and the public
generally. They name:
25 different patterns rich Brussels carpetng
so do do in grain do
do do ply do
sets venetian carpeting
so extra rich cheneile rugs
80 imperial and ufted do
25 different patterns very rich floor oilcoths
so pieces rich new-style curtain damask
Is sets embroidered muslin curtains
80 rich cloth piano and table covers
so white imperial counter panes
250 pairs superior Whitney blankets, o., l04, Id, l24,
and 1874
TO pieces linen shcetings very low
do pillow slip sheengs
do rich floor baize, 3 yards wide
do do do. usual width
10 do furniture dimity
10 do superior huckaback toweling
100 dozen colored end towels, very cheap
10 pieces "a, 81, l0-4 table danasks
80 dozen satin damask napkins
$50 pieces cotton sheetings, all widths
Gilt curtain fixtures, Ne
All of which will be offered very low.
Sept I5-3w +. Ii. llOOE Co
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ankets, cnrpetlns,s, oil

NEW FALL GOODS such MS blankets, cnrpetns,s, OIL
IN cloths worsted damasks, embroidered curtain
ins waered moreens brocade damasks gilt rods and
ments white counerpanes furniture dmys cotton sheet
inps linen sheeings, damask table-clohs and napkins,
hlckabacks, diapers, crash bodered towels. table dia
per table and piano covers bed uckmgs pillow cot
rabe articles, Just received and will be sold cheap by
Aug % p. H. HOOE IL Co
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ssAa, FOR RENT, large and convenient three-story
Na brick house, with back building, alin complete
EG der, with marble mantes land large double lot, with
garden situated Capitol Ill., adjoining the residence OF
A. Dowson ESQ., the north Capitol gate. Inquire of
T.. PEPPER,
Anril 2q-3awtff For the heirs