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TN pursuance of law, JAMES K POLK President of
L the United States of America do hereby declare and
make known that public sale will be held az the land
Office AUGUSTA in the State of Mississippi connen-
cling Monday the seventh day of February the
disposal of the public lands within the aforementioned
parts of townships to witt
South Of the base line and ces of the principal meridian
Sections one two eleven twelve, twenty -hree twenty
our, twenty ve twenysix thirtyve, and hirtysix in
township six, of range five.
Sections twenynne, thirty thrty-one, ihrty-two, and
thirty three, in township seven, OF range twelve.
Fractional section thirty in township nine, and iac
onai sections tour, five, aud six, in township en
four situated on Petit Bots" island.
Fractional sections twenty seven, twenty eight, twenty
nine, thirty, thirty three, and ryfonr township nnc
OF range six and fractional sections twenty two, twenty
three, twentyfour, twenty-five twenty-sx, and twenty
island" =
Fractional sections six, seven, EIGHT and seventeen
township eight, OF range eight J; section thirty
our in township seven; and fractional sections one two
three and twelve, ia township eight Orange nne situated
on " Deer island
Lands appropriated by law for the use of 81 hools mill
tary other purposes, will be excluded the sale
The offering of the lands will be commence ed on the hay
appointed and proceed in the order in which they
are advertised, with all convenient despatch until the
whole shall have been offered and the sale thus
But the sale shall not be kept open longer than weeks
and no private entry of any of the lands will be admitted
Given under my hand at the city of Washington, h's
eight hundred and forty-seven.
BY the President: JAMES r. POLK
RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Commissioner OF the General Land Office
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C,UPERB STATIONERY, &c., for presents.--
y Painted PAPER mache portfolios, card cases, and ink
sandishes
PEARL she'll, velvet silver proclaim and painted port
foios, (French,) of richest patterns card cnses
Gold pens and pencil cases, at reduced prices silver DO
Inkstandishes, of most beautiful patterns with bells
New style of fancy bells
French pocketbooks and wallets
Work boxes, various Sizes inlaid and plain " ifH
Writing desks, fancy papeeries, OF new patterns 4 3
Every variety of motto waters E..a a D.Fry
Pearl enamelled, ivory and plain pcnho!asEs and n
per knives
Fancy paper aud envelopes of numerous patterns
Fine penknives and scissors, fancy paper weights
lnkstands, Of all patterns and sizes. fancy cards
Ladies' Writing Companion, Ladies' Pocket Companion
Games for youth pincsshions, and emery bags
Wax tapers and matches chessmen and boards
Scent bags, albums, PURSES ivory tablets :
Travellers chessmen, motto seals fancy playing cards
Visiting cards, Jenny Limbs note paper and waters
Jewelry boxes. Together with large and new as
sortment of FANCY AND STAPLE STATIONERY,
at the lowest prices For sale by
VIM. F. BAYLY, Stationer,
Pennsylvania avenue, between lith and 18th streets
Dec2
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Grand ct Sans Rival httraG tiOn!
A LA WILLIE DE PARIS
Corner PENNSYLVANIA avenue and nth stree

Corner Pennsylvania avenue and llM street.
TIME subscriber respectfully to his friends and
the public generally that he has this day opened and
ranged for public inspection his annual importation oaney
boxes, bon-bons, &c, which he invites attention.
Those PERSONS therefore, looking for hoyay
would find greatly their advantage calf " La Vile
de Paris" and the assortment, which, for
ness of pauer beauty Of style, cheapness cunot be
equalled IN this city elsewhere, hav
ing been selected by my resident Paris agent expressly for
this market.
On Christmas Eve will have exposed for sale 500
pound and fruit cakes, varying in weight from to 800
pounds also every variety OF pastry.
Dec 81 G. GAUTIER, Confectioner
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Halls photographic or quick PaIntings

nREMIUM awarded by the Judges Of Franklin Institute,
L rooms 10th street, two doors north oil inc avenue
side, first floor, front rooms entrance private ga
mission free Rooms for vsites (whether they wish 70
acquire knowledge of photography noD from TIL "
o'clock each evening, for few days only
Mr. b. HALL bcgs leave to invite the attention OF citi-
ns members of Congress- and strangers visiting the city,
to his and elegant system Of Landscape painting IN
aconnt of its ease acquisitions facility of execution, deli
cacy OF finish and brancy of colosng artists, amateurs,
and scientific have given 1t as their decided opinion
that his system is more perfect and IL better adapeu or
popular use than any other.
The paintings whilst hanging the WALL without rear
light the extraordinary appearance OF being high
" Illuminated whether viewed in the day time or even
Ing, 80. ca :. =
Mr. H. pledges himself to teach his system in fifteen easy
esons of one bour each II any not perfectly satisfied
with their proficiency during the first course, they will be
allowed the privilege of taking another without nrther
Ladies and gentlemen respectfully invited to ca and
Terms which are moderate, will be made known at the
saloon.
Dec M-St
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Omcial Notice.
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTArT GENERALS OFFICE,
Washnuton nhar2 1877

WAR DEPARTMENT ApJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington, December ~, ISH.
ITO enable this office promptly at ALL the
very applications daily received for informa
ton relative private soldiers, is absolutely necessary
the applicant should in all cases. furnish such particu
lars person inquired after may able
to give--such (f regulars) the time place OF enlist
ment regiment company to which the soldier belongs
where born personal appearance, and when and where
last heard from, &c; volunteers, the time aud place Of
enrolment, regiment and company in which serving and
when and where last heard from.
Unless particulars be given SO as to furnish some
clew search for the information sought among many
thousand names il will be how extended, and often
hopeless any attempt the calls
respecting the commissioned officers and OF the
army. r. JONES, Adj. Gen.
Oft :
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TIME Industrial History OF Free Nations, y vols,
l. octave, by McCuloch, London, IS47.
The Battle Tor Native Industry, being the debate the
laws, the importation and customs duties
bills and the other financial measures of the
(Brtish) in Parliament session. 1886 reprinted with
entire accuracy; vols, London, 1877.
Macgregors Commercial Statistics OF the United States
their productive resources, commercial legislation
tariffs commercial tariffs, navigation, port and quarantine
laws and charges, shippng imports and exports &c. Nc
Mc by John Macgegor OF the board OF trade
VOL, octave, London l8i7 Just imported from London
lby F. TAYLOR.
Also, the British Consuls Hand Book
Porter's Progress OF the Nation, vols.
Cravlord's Philosophy OF Wealth
The Royal Kalendar and British Red Book for lSH
Facts and Fguresa periodical record of statistics APP
piled to current questions
Adam Smiths Wealth of Nations, Edinburgh edition,
complete in vol.
Adam Smiths Wealth of Nations, 4th vol, with notes
eminent political economists and his Life, by Dugald
Stewart.
Adam Smiths Wealth of Nations, and additions,
by McCulloch, vol.
McCulloch's Principles Of Political Economy
McCulloch on Taxation and the Funding System
| McCullocl's Literature of Political Economy
McCuloch's Commercial Dictionary, London copy, with
all the maps charts NC; and many others, just Cor recent
y) imported from London, including all that Is new and
that is valuable upon all the various branches OF po
litical economy. y, a. .e.. q ".
Books stationery, periodicals. mathematical instruments
Tor anything else) imported order from .ondon Paris,
or any part of Europe FkANCk TAYLof,
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M M M
MARsEILLEs LINE OF PACKETS,
Touching at Gibraltar To land passengers.

MARsETLLES LINE OF PACKETS,
Tosachfng at Gibraltar To land passengers.
NIE aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
l. from New York the LIST, and from Marseilles on
the 10th of each month"; as follows;
~gRoM
Ship Pripce de Joinvie, (newD Capt W. W. Laurence,
Oct !, 1876, -
S46)
ship CASTOR, Capt James Anthony, Dec. J, 1876
Ship Nebraska, (new) Captain james watson, jan J.,
1917.
Ship -, Feb. ], 1S47.
MAnsEILT.Es
ship Prince de JonviIe, (new,) Capt w W. Laurence,
Dec. TO- 1916.
Ship Arcole (ncw,) Capt w R. Hoodless Jan 10, 1917
Ship CASTOR, Capt. James Anthony, Feb 10, loH
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Capt James Watson March 10,
1917
Ship -, -, April 10 1877
These vessels all of the rst class and commented by
of experience Their accommodations tor passengers
for comfort and convenience Goods sent
agents viii be forwarded free OF all other expenses
than those actually paid.
For freight or passage, apply to
CHAMBERLAIN ~ PHELPS,
1903 Front street; or TO
BOYD ~ HINCKEN, agents.
No. 9, Tontlne buildings, corner of Wall and Water
streets, Now York.
Sep, IL
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A. m. YOUNG, Merchant Tailor,

A. III. YOUNG, Merchant Tailor,
Three doors ,cest of Brown's Hofei Penn. avenue,
(UTEEPS constantly hand are assortment OF superior
II clothing ready made. Citizens, Members of Congress,
Nnd gentlemen visiting the city, who may wish 10 purchase
are respectfully invited call before they buy Clothing
also made to order at short notice.
Furnishing goods comprisinga large assortment OF the
best quality, for gentlemen's wear.
One price only. Terms cash
Dec A-3awlmif
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WEAR MADE TO ORDER

III HooE ~ co, Pennsylvania avenue, between !lh Il,
and 9Th streets in splendld assortment OF
cloths casses and vestings, which they are prepared
obaye made to order in the fashionable style, Of short
notice pon such terms cannot fail give satisfaction
10 those disposed pursue the economical mode
Of dressing handsomely,
garments of every description; handkerchief, gloves,
eravats, suspenders, hosiery, &c All Of which will be
sold at unusually low prices.
Dec In-3xvif
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r.. Railroad and Steamboat Line to Richmond and
efG Petersburg, Va, Charleston, S. O., NcChange Of
onrs-The public advised that the steamer Powhaia
leaves Bratieys wharf, Washington, daily at
instead of q. m hitherto Passengers by this line reach
Fredericksburg in FIVE, Richmond in eight and Petersburg
hours after leaving Washington. For further partc
ulars, apply to the Captain board, or to
GEO. MATTINGLY, Agent
Dec 9-3awlm
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CARD.-The subscribers would take this early occa-
n sion inform their that they having all
their made which will be ready for delivery by
the 18th They give this early notice. that no one
may be unprepared for them. Selling always to our GUS
toners at the lowest cash prices confidently count upon
general and prompt attention in return.
Any wishing their accounts previous to 18th Decem-
Der can get them by calling at the store. *
Dec. l6-lmif ID. CLAtfETT az CO.
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ID rBLE DEPOsITORY.-This day received the de-
ID positoy Of the Bible Society," street, iih, an
extensive assortment OF elegantly bound Bibles and Iesa
ments, suitable for holiday presents. Bibles varying in
price, according size and nish from SO to rs cents and
Testamens from 81 to 81 cents Prices oil each KIND liked
and marked.
Dec. Z3-3t
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II A. Beekmsn, from j. Whittngham's, 3s9 Broad
T.. way N. r., has this day arrived with a handsome
sorunen of rich French fancy goods, WIS rich silks and
evening dresses coiues, hats caps, embroderes French
jewelry and many other rich articles, Just imported
: o. Al Hands Hotel, first hoor.s Dec 23-lws
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yxTEBsTERs New Dictionary without abfidse-
w ment, l VOL quarto received by F TAYLOR,
Nov, 30 near Colemans HOTEL
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Notice to Prescription Claimants.

Every person entitled to the right of presumption any
lands within the limits of the townships and of
ships above enumerated required establish the
the satisfaction of the register and receiver OF the proper
land Office and make payment therefor pracfi-
cub after seeing this notice and before the day appointed
the of the public sale of the lands
bracng the tract claimed otherwise such claim will be for
ieed.
RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Commissioner OF the General Land Office
Oct. 20-laWl3W
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TIME CHARM FOR Isls, graceful groups
i beautifully coored, folio volume
The Floral Offering volume quaro, illustrated with col
ored bouquets of flowers
The "Forget Me Not" for IS3S
The Military and Naval Animal for 1913
The Parlor Book of Flowers with $50 enaravings
The Paror Scrap Book
The Offering OF Beauty, gin for all seasons
The Poetical Language of Flowers, l volume octave
with enored illustrations
The Opal richly bound and illustrated gift for the holy
days of 1878, edited by Mrs. Hale
sand variety of other books fine editions, partaking
more or less OF the character the abovesome OF them
beautifully illustrated, others finely bound, recently opened
by F. TAYLOR, many of them imported from London by
himself.
DEG. "a
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TOR THE LADikoS.-I have received another large in
l. voice OF fashionable fur articles.
Victornes, boas. NUTS &c, OF the most modern
A suit OF fine urs is very pleasant and appropriate
present for the hoydays OF this season.
Also, splendid assortment of chidens Paris castor hats
PEARL black and snowy white, with or without feathers.
Ladies' and misses beaver bonneIs, and the extern
sve stock of caps for youths and children be found in
this city.
In addition to the above, have received beautiful
sorment of pure white swans down vctornes and boas in
neat cases. and London made, for evening parties.
TODD'S Fashionable Establishment,
Concert Halt Buildings, west of Browns Hotel.
Dec 23--3tif
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OFFICE OF AGmr CLorn,re AND EoUrrAaE,

OFFICE OF ARMY CLorHNe EQUfPAGE
oEAIED PROPOSALS viii be received a, this office
until 10 O'clock M OF the slst day of the present
n Of akT suPPE and
At United States Clothing and EquPage Depot Schuyl
M may rea u on OF before tie h day Of
600 army blankets g. long by feet wde weight
,oS 1000 e { s s ssy blue n,sl ts a
4a0 do Cd fine blue cloth for dragon jackets
10000 do 7-S flannel cotton and wool
5000 do "a Canton flannel
loQOo do "a bleached cotton drilling
sn,OOO do 81 unbeached do
10000 do 7-s do do
1000 do 7-s bleached muslin
10000 do 7-S unbleachedd do
5000 dozen pairs woollen half stockings, sizes
$1,000 pairs laced bootees, assorted sizes
Hair puuies, red and white
Bands and tassels, red ami yellow
Metal cap equipments for engineers and Dragons
Pompons, engineer. artillery, and infantry
shouldcr-straps, ordnance, artillery and infantry
Epaulettes N. c. S. artillery and infantry
Worsted sashes, crimson and yellow
Do binding and cord OF all kinds
Hatchets
Spades
Drums, complete. artillery and infantry
Casks for one year from list April next
Lumber, ID common, per 1000 feet.
All of which be of domestic manufacture and must
in quality and all other respects to the standard
patterns sealed in this office and in the clothing Office No
rs broadway, New York. by which all supplies furnished
On contracts will be tested Samples of which, for wooen
and cotton cloths will be by mail with any additional
Information desired upon the subject TO manufacturers
wishing to offer proposals.
Contracts will be based upon accepted proposals. for the
faithful iulnent Of which two more securities will be
required Any delay in the execution OF an offered CON
rict beyond the deemed necessary by the ndersign-
ed (six days will be regarded canceing the accept
ance OF the FAVORED bid,
Bids are desired only from manufacturers regular deal
e in the article proposed to be furnished and none will be
respected considered from any who is not known as
manufacturer regular dealer in the desired supplies
which fact the reverse must be distinctly stated in the
bids offered well the and address OF the per-
intended be proposed securities in case contract
Obtained. ~
Letters containing proposals should be endorsed FRO
posas to furnish supplies and mate rails addressed to
NV 'a HENRY STANTON,
Dec IO-3tawt3lD As Quartennaster Gen. U. 8 A.
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D4,-6l b. D. a. 81, g. SO, "a, "a, IS, rs, ~, T3 Al
d. PAINE q co, Managers,
King Street, Msxandria, Va, Dee, n.
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1T1IIE written sgn.ture only safeguard ag.in.,

rVNIIE signature the only safeguard against
counterfets-Thc public attention is invited and par
cuary referred the advertisement setting forth the
STYLE ofabelng and the putting up Of DIR. Beckwths anti
dyspeptic and dinner pills Also that of Dr. Dyots ap
proved ambitious pills; both of which, it may be seem
guard be depended upon-he of the
propretors on the label of each box of pills.
All others which may be offered for sale by unprnciped
surely base counterfeits, and will be rejected
such The pills that in 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 Beckws ant-dyspeptc
and Dyots ambitious pills. is vested in the hands OF T.
w. Dyou Sons, Of the Columbian College, No. l32 North
Second street, Philadelphia, who will executs any orders
for the same s.a.. ..t
Druggists and all wholesale dealers, who wish to be fur
nished with the genuine pills. will hes Implied on the most
LIBERAL terms by applying as above May Att
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49, FOR SALE OR RENT, that large, CONNEXIONS,
Ea and we'll finished brick dwelling, situated the
x side of 9Th street, between G and H. near the
Patent Office. This dwelling is three stories high and con-
of twelve including the basement and kitchen
The the first and second floors handsomely
finished with mantels Of Italian and Egyptian marble. The
basement dining room "a comfortable aparmenD Is also
yard there large ciste capable Of holding four thou
sand gallons of rain There Is also convenient
the premises and extensive coal and wool
cellar in front, under the pavement which connects
with , the basement The dwelling has many other
convenences such requisite for large and gen
teel family, for which the house is well adapted
Inqurers who wish TO view the premises, may call at
the residence of the subscriber door the advertised
dwelling, at his marble yard and rooms, on street,
near the Union office. THOMAS BERRY
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TIOLYDAr Prcscnts.-S. PARKER will open on Tues
III day morning. the 2lt Instant one OF the most varied
and splendid OF fancy goods suitable or hoy
desiring rich presents very cheap prices VIII please
call, up stars, S. PARkER'S Fancy and Perluniery
Store between A and 9th Streets Pennsylvania avenue
1l-M
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A FURNISHED House the Southwestern
"A of 18th and streets; gentlemen can have
furnished suites of rooms, by making immediate
application The house situated in the most
and healthy part Of the city, where families and gentlemen
be supplied with their meals from Fulers Hotel, Will
lard's City Hotel, and one restaurants.
Dec 10-gi%
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DHIIADELPHIA MII.IINERY.-Mss DOYLE, OF
Philadelphia, has just opened at her establishment over
Fuler's Drug Stores corner of Twelfth street and Pennsy
yunia avenue of bonnes headdressSs, caps
towers and rband TO which she would respectfully m
wife the attention of the ladies OF Washington and US voin-
~, Entrance on 18th street. Dec 1876
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Notice to Presumption Claimants.

Every entitled the right of presumption to any
ands within the tracts above enumerated is required to
establish the same to the satisfaction of the register and re-
ever and make payment therefor, as practicable
utter seeing this notice and before the day appointed for the
commencement OF the sale of the lands embracing the tract
,lanIed otherwise such claim will be forfeited
RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Commissioner of the General Land Office
Oct. 30-laWl3W
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A LA WILLIE DE PARIS.

~ GAUTIER, importer and manufacturer of French
~. confectionery, respectfully informs the citizens OF
large Of Paris confectionery, bonbonniee, and
everything else in his line.
He Is also ready to supply every kind Of confectionery
the best style, and on most reasonable terms.
Having his agent in Paris, he is enabled to supply the
public with every novelty in the way of confectionery,
Among his large assortment may be found the following
10 cases Paris bonbonniere
10000 lbs assoned French confectionery
800 bottles fresh peaches
200 200 90 Pins Apples
100 do pears
300 900 different s sized jars brandy peaches
300 jars assorted preserves
Also 5000 lbs assorted preserves at the low rate of 81
cents per pound
have also on hand
100 boxes tsuilies
800 do asparagus
GOo DO petit pos - -
And most excellent assortment of English sauces.
The Paris bononniere of fancy boxes will not be open
until the I'D instant at 10 O'clock
Dec 9-2aw3vif
- store OF Boeler McGregor, opposite Centre Market,
(up stars) handsome assortment OF Comelius's solar
lamps and grandoles bronze and gilt candle sticks Nc
Also large size si-ramed pier glasses, with French
plates, all at unusually low prices
Dec. l5-3taw2wif
nREsENTs for the HoIydnys-The subscribers are
L now opening another splendid assortment of gold
watches guard and vest chains gold pens and pencils at
taohed, miniature cases and medalions, gold himbes,
pins and bracelets fine gold hoop coral and stone
and finger rings, silver card cases, &c., &c.
Also rst-rae of SILVER spoons forks cups
&c, besides great variety of other articles suitable for
Christmas presents all of which will be sold at the rey
sPECTACLES of every kind and focus constantly on
hand watches and jcwelry carefully repaired ,,p
nmsylvanla avenue, between 9th and 10Th streets.
Dec. 2l-dIw
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United States Bounsy Land Warrants.
A FEW bounty land warrants of 100 EACH which
"A be located in any land office in the United States
for sale low, 4 applied for Immediately; -
Dec. l6-8s CHS NQURSE.