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k'HE MEniCA1ED INDIA RUBBER PuRtrS PLASTER
FOR PAINS AND SwELLINGs IN ANY PART OF THE
BoDf-Th'e ps'ets certainly be
triumph 81 art The rci OF making plaster especially
india ruher novel and
must enhance tic ,icacy Of pa'tf ,pp cation IN
the treatment Of dHeae, tbs and
other aei matter which crude allowed
escape through the plaster thus preventing their being
absorbed or taken the
der them Infinitely tupor plaers known For sale
by NJ ZACHRIsSON
NH go Chemist and D,uss,,, sbo..,. II.n
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A Lien L. CAPERTON as cx,c'or of Hugh
Cspcon, ard IN his right living art
Of e. pcrton & Crump Crump
the o'he s-rviNns tie interest Of Hugh
Caprt'n and OF the ai Allen T. Capeon hrm OF Ca
p'rinn & Crump and all the Capeon In the
hm OF Cnlmp Cdpcnn. All persons against eth
- oi SAID firms will them r. Cump persons
indebicdi' faf firms payment Cump
alone Is authorized close bushes. OF said IN.
ALLEN I. CAPERTON,
Richmond Mar.h 9O,h, Ist7 R NJ CRIMP.
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ENOk SAIt.-A quantity Of Window Sashcs,
slazsd be NJ tho'c ak~n Capitol also several
doors md Door ffumcs, suitable Tor biirrs Nppy the
untcuIgnsd. CHARLIE. uNvDs-E
NH 9S-Gt e,. r.t rse-..
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Retmnnd, 22d March. is47.
LyDeLburE virsnaE vii publish twice week ,i IA, m -
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Fauquier White Sulphur Springs.

3fA THIS establishment avoraby known for the
Will tive qualities of its and the elegance and
I'LL 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 Ridges in of the healthy
and delightful climates of Virginia. The direction and
management will be the mud 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
of October, embracing 4 months.
Lovers Of Music will find the band unsurpassed.
Board $40 per week, SO per week weeks, $50 per
month, $50 for the season
For than day 81 80 per day. cents for sim
gle meal 70 cents for lodging children under IL of
and servants half price horses so per day per
week 81 so, per month So.
Tr-weeky stages will from Washington until ls Of
July, after that time daily.
There will be line ofstages from Fredericksburg after
the LIST OF July, previous which conveyances will be fur
nished on accommodating terms.
May A--lawtlstA Until DAN'L WARD.
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General Agency at Washington.

TN1IIRTYTHREE years experience as clerk in one OF
the principal accounting offices OF the Treasury I'D
Auditors) qualified the subscriber undertake gen.
agency the OF the federal government
and of any business with the public depart
ment or before Congress- An intimate acquaintance with
all of business in the several departments and bu-
eaus, knowledge of the laws, and the principles esab-
sbcd by decisions the executive departments in relation
10 almost every subject connected with public and
with which he has become familiar from long
in public service, affords him advantages and
facilities which, perhaps, few others possess Ills attention
will directed the prosecution OF claims OF every char
acter embracing revolutionary claims against the Unt,d
States individual Staies whether tor lands money
pensions of all kinds communication Tor hall pay and boun
Ties claims growing out Of contracts with the United
States OF titles and procuring patents for
ands of duties remission OF fines or orieltures
under the other laws the prosecution OF claims
arising out transactions connected with the Florida
Mexican claims before any board OF comn ssioners
now be formed the sale purchase OF real
estate and generally the transaction of any and every
description of business in which the services OF an agent
be required.
The extensively known in the city of Wash
ing the civil officers OF the government to many officers
both of army and navy well members of Con-
eres TO whom general reference is made. The following
gentlemen selected whom, II necessary, particular
reference is requested, 10 wit:
JAMES w McCULLon, First Comptroller OF the Treasury
ALBION X. PARRs, Second do do.
PETER HAGNER, Third Auditor OF the Treasury
Gen. THOMAS - JEsUP Quart. Master General u. 8. A.
Gen. GEORGE GIBSON Conmissary General OF Subsistence.
Gen. ROGER JONES, Adlutant General
Gen. NATHAN TowsoN, Paymaster General.
Col JosEPM q. ToTTEN 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 Third AUDITORS Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office on lih street. opposite N E. corner Fuers Hotel
June 29-ly
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CLASS No. 2.--Whae Oak Timber.
go % pieces dec 90 long by 3 inches n
5000 linear feet promiscnous lengths to average not less
than 40 feet, Is by lS inches.
CLASS No. 3.-Sheathing Copper and Nails.
1850 sheets 50 or. hot rolled sheathing copper
LOO lbs IL inch copper sheathng nails
All of the above timber must be Of the best quality,
and must be well hewn the sides parallel, the angles
right angles and the pieces must be of size sufficient adj
The copper to be the best hot rolled sheahing copper
The offers must be made for each class and Tor eac of
number and be SO endorsed the price per cubic foot for
the timber and pound for the copper and nails be
recty added up and expressed in words.
All the timber and copper to be delivered the several
inspection at each place of delivery the chieof the bu
rean shall direct. and be satisfactory in all respects.
August TO- 1916 each offer must be accompanied by a
a he e By sy ss ss,
bidders will if his their bid be accepted into
notified by letter through the post Office Of the
acceptance of his their bids with good and sufficient
That The bureau may be enabled 10 carry said law into
execution, bidders required accompany their bids
judge of the district court responsible public Off
known to the Navy Department. stating that the guar
the requirements law in case Of the failure of the
bidders to enter into contract accordingly.
these rules in all respects and the
the right to the offers of any deaung bidder
Bond and security will be required in one-thrd the
mated amount OF the contract and ten per cent? in acdi-
ton to the security by bond, will be deducted
bill paid until the contract shall be cancelled and ninety
per cent will be paid within thirty days after the delivery
and approval of the bills delivery Of not less than
| IS, 900 in amount.
BY order Of the Bureau of Yards and Docks
| WIN. b. SCOTT, Navy Agent
GJ-To be published week for four weeks in the
Union and National Intelgencer, Washington Argus,
Portland, Maine Morning Post Boston Argus, Albany,
New York Journal of Commerce, New York; PennsyI-
vanisn, Philadelphia; Sun, Baltimore; Enquirer, Rich
Norfolk Va Taffe Nav Or-
leans; Democrat, Pensacola; Standard, Raleigh N. c.
Georgian Savannah Mercury, Charleston s. c. land one
number of squares il contains marked thereon be
warded to this Office with the bill for advertising.
| Aug. 4-la4w
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have from IL to "a inches spring. side less than II
inches, and TO mould less than IL inches the small
end.
No. g. Ten pieces of No. to be IA feet In length TO
have from 10 to "a inches spring, side less IL
inches, and to mould less than IL inches the small
end.
No. 3. Ten pieces of No. to be I6 feet in length to
have from "a to 30 inches spring. side less than II
end.
No. 4. Ten pieces of No. be Is feet in length to
have from "a to AZ inches spring, TO side not less than IL
inches and mould less than IL inches small
No g. Ten pieces of No. be IA feet in length to have
from 20 TO 30 inches spring. TO side not less than II inches
and to mould not less than IL inches at the small end.
The above fifty pieces TO be of the best white oak
clear of splits bad knots, and other defects Diagrams
OF the above will be furnished the by the
mandant OF the navy yard.
Locust Im,ber.-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 small end
ii inches.
Twenty pieces each feet in length, to square small
end ID inches.
Twenty pieces each feet length, to square small
end II inches
Yalo,u-Pine Tmber.-By the cubic foot.
10000 cubic feet yellow pine plank stocks; be got
straight the siding way, and rough squared be of the
best southern yeowpne, OF fine grain the centre of the
pieces per samples, which can be seen application
to the navy yard. The stocks not to have sap
than oneeighth of the breadth OF the from each
oehal square not less than II inches the small end
clear OF and one hall not less than ii inches
at the small end, clear Of sap be clear of heart wind
shapes, bad knots, and all other defects.
Seveny-eght pieces OF fine grain southern yellow pne
of the following dimensions; be free from all defects
such knots shakes, and rot to have sap than
oneeighth of the breadth OF the face from each corner and
TO be got straight.
R,,ft H. t,rf ,nf
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VXIAsHINGTON HAL For Hcnt.-Washington Hall is
w situated the southwest corner of PENNSYLVANIA
and 9Th street, Washington city, nearly opposite
Colemans Hotel commanding fine view, and is one OF
the most conspicuous buildings in the Metropolis 1t is
now nearly finished, and offered for rent in whole
part Its dimensions are-ength, 80 feet width 81 feet
four stories high with basement well suited for a reec-
tory or bowling saloon. The pavenents vauted and
the whole building finished in the best manner.
The ground story is suitable for clothing
adjustment, grocery exchange broker, bank In all
specs the very centre of business
The rooms above intended for exhibitions other pub
lie purposes
II the Hall is rented disposed of by the fall of the
year. 1t will be put up at 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 Sun, Philadelphia Ledger and New York
Herald will insert the above notice week for three
weeks, and send their accounts to the subscriber.
Nav ll-la3w
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WINCHESTER ME DICAL COLLEGE.
CerOnh SessfOn.

rINHE LECTURES of the second session of the Win
j. chester Medical College will Monday
the 4h of October and until the LIST of June
under the following arrangement of the chairs
Hugh ii. Mcclure, NJ d., Professor of Principles and
Practice of Surgery.
Daniel Conrad M. D., Professor Of Anatomy and Phys
oogy.
Phillip Smith, M. D., Professor of Theory and Practice
of Medicine.
John J. H. Sath, M. D., Professor of Obstetrics Dis
of Women and Children, and Medical Jurisprudence.
VIM A. Bradford, M. d., Professor OF Maeria Medica
and Chemistry
FsesThe foe each Professor is $40; Macualion fee,
(pad once ony,) SO; Dssectng ticket, $l0 the whoc
amounting to $Il5. The graduation fee $40
Excellent boarding and lodging will be furnished at either
the hotels private boarding 81 to SO week
The expenses of student for the eight months
may be estimated ut less than $3.50.
The, Faculty building splendid edifce, which will
be ready for the reception OF the ne. class by of
appropriation granted for that purpose by the last Legislature
OF Virginia.
DANIEL CONRAD, M D.
Dean of the Faculty.
Winchester Va. July 2l-3tawtl5tl DC.
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"Firrt Principles Of Chemistry -

by BENJAMIN SILLIMAN, JR., M A.,
Professor, IN Yale College of applied TO the Ats.
no department of science, usually taught in col
leges and schools has there been felt such amentabe
deficiency OF textbooks as in that of chemistry None of
the upon this subject in seem to meet
the wants oil teachers and for past there has been
general inquiry for textbook better adapted for colleges
and higher academies than any Of those that have hereto
fore been before the public. To supply this want, Profess
sor Sllman has been induced to prepare an elementary
work, which, we have hesitation in saying, calcnla
ted IA every respect to fill this long existing deficiency The
welknown reputation OF the author is in itself sufficient
guaranty OF the merits of the work Every sheet has
ed through three able hands, and the book has been made
in all respects Us complete possible.
The work is printed in l2mo form of 492 pages,
good paper, handsomely bound and contains upwards OF
two hundred excellent illustrations, descriptive Of the sub
ject.
81 have examined Sillimans First Principles of Chem
istry and consider it decidedly the best elementary work
that science with which have met, containing large
amount OF well-arranged matter in small space. The
style is clear and concise, it should be in textbook
and is easily comprehensive by the beginner 1t work
admirably adapted the of schools and academies
and OF all who commencing the study of chemistry
'HENRY 5. PATTERSON, M. D.,
professor of Matena Medica, Pennsylvania College"
For sale by F. TAYLOR.
Price one dollar. June l6.
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90 FOR sALE-A two-story brick rough cast house
E!J pleasantly situated on New York avenue, in full
view OF the Potomac, between 18th and 18th streets,
ltcontains eight and dry and convenient cellar
with good yard in front and back and is well suited
accommodate genee family. 1t is within one minutes
walk OF the War and Navy Departments
Also, number 10, in square 10, egibly situated II
street, near Gen Eatons in the First Ward, containing
9,199 square feet.
Two lots numbered and in square 1884, situated the
corner OF 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, of the
Capitol containing "a, las feet.
The terms of the above will be moderate, and made TO
suit persons in moderate circumstances.
For particulars apply to CHARLES DE SEEDING,
March 6-2awu No. III Todds Buildings, Penn avenue,
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NEW AND MOST ExpnDrTIoUs LINE

10 Pfnev ROM ana Wc OtHeT oh "fe otOfuC,
and TO persons wishing an agreeable excursion by tie
Chesapeake bay TO Baltimore.
..sv-., THE public is hereby advised, that on and
beauiilu steamer PoWIiATAN viii run seni-weekly, in
connexon with the steamer AUGUSTA, between the
mouth of Aqua creek, Piney Point, and Baltimore.
Passengers by the Augusta, leaving Washington at or
Alexandria at 81, M, Mondays and Thursdays, ar
rive at Aqua creek about II where they the supe
and g. p. The Powhatan thence proceeds to Bati-
more, where she arrives by 4, the morning.
Returning, the Powhaan will leave Baltimore p. IN.
on Tuesdays and Fridays. Passengers by her breakfast
Pney Point, and arrive ut Aqua creek by r. m, where
they take the mail steamer Augusta and Alexan-
dria by A and at Washington by.5 p. m
The Powhatan VIII take in and put out passengers at all
the landings on the Potomac.
Passage and fare between Washington Alexandria and
Pney Point, and return SO O0
Passage to any other landings on the Potomac be.
low Aqua creek b0
Passage between Washington Alexandria and
Baltimore Including meals) with the privilege of
returning the next day at a charge OF 81 only "
For further particulars apply to Capt j. W. Rodgers on
board the Augusta, or TO -
GEO. MATTINGLY, Agent
] June 3Q-3taw
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TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

The win books unless toe
payment OF the subscription be made n advance.
Distant subscribers nv letter the hostage
which viii be paid by and all risk by ourselves in its
sao transmission .l.
The COUNTRY PAPER published weekly during the Sea.
sions Of Congress and semiweekly during the
Subscriptions for period less than will received on
terms propsrtoned to the above annual rates.
postmsster certificate Of remittance
tons or advertisements will be sufficient receipt therefor
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POSTMASTERS authorized by
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cbers with $o enclosed will be entitled copy the
edition as they furnish us subscribers gratis
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terSA
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The above must average not less than five
feet in length for inch of the diameters, and be
straight.
By the piece
100 spruce poles less than 20 feet in length, inches
diameter, and straight.
$50 spruce poles less than 16 feet in length from TO
A inches diameter and light The whole of the
spruce to be fresh, with the bark on.
o. The following papers will publish the foregoing twice
Union and National Intelgencer Washington D. CT East
Hampshire Patriot, Concord, H.; Morning Post and Daily
Times Boston Journal Of Commerce Globe and Evening
delphia Chronicle and Old Dominion, Portsmouth; and
Beacon, Norfolk, Va,
July 26-2aw4w
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Army Port folio.

SERIES of views, comprising sketch OF the encamp-
n of the United States army, under General lay
or at Corpus Christi heights of Monterey from the Salto
road looking towards the city from the valley
Salo from the base oil Palace hill, at Monterey
view ohe city Monterey from house in the
main plaza and Monterey, seen from Independence
hill, near the Bishops Palaces with the village of Guada-
upe and Sierra Siila. Saddle Mountain, in the dis
lance Sketched by Captain d. L. Whiting, 9TH infantry,
IT, s. A., and this day received for sale, at Sationers
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue.
Price, for the series of plates, w.
June WIN. FISCHER
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Winchester, Va.
Pennsylvania Medical College,

Fabert, above 1Ith street, Philadelphia.
TTNIIE annual of instruction in this institution will
i the first Monday in November next, and
be continued until the ensuing first of March, The faculty
is constituted follows
William Darrach M. D., Principles and Practice of Medi
cine
John Wiltbank, NJ D., Obstetrics and Diseases of Women
and Children.
Henry s. Patterson M ID, Matera Medica and Thera-
peutics
William r. Grant, M. D., Anatomy and Physiology.
David Gilbert NJ D. Princip Piles and Practice Surgery
Washington L. Alice, NJ d., Medical Chemistry.
The Anatomical rooms win be opened the first Mon
day in October under the direction of Professor Grant,
sisted by A. F. Mcintyre NJ d., Demonstrators of Anatomy
SAL pupils attending second of lectures is
well those received nd cundem those who have attended
their first this inution) will be furnished with
ticket the Clinical instruction the Pennsylvania Hos
pal, Pine street.
FEEs-Maucuation, So for each ticket, Sl5 graclua-
ton $50.
HENRY s. PATTERSON
July H-lawtlstNov Registrar, No 81 Arch street
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nARrwELL,s WASHINGTON HOUSE.

Chesnu seef above seren neat door 10 Me Masonic Hall,
Philadelphia
THIS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and reumished,
i and the proprietor has spared insure
TO his vsiters every comfort and convenience. The
dining Tor gentlemen, well the private ordi-
nary Tor ladies' large and convenient The parors and
chambers capacious, and fitted up in the modern
style. Tas house being in central position the propre-
socs continuance OF public favor, pedging himself
tha no his part shall be spared them
every luxury the city affords.
NJ b. bath house is attached to the hotel, where warm
and cold baths canbe had at any hour
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n TILITARY Law, Courts Martial Isc.-,rhe Const-

HILITANf Law, Courts Martial xc:-The Const-
lNl tuition and Practice OF Courts Martial and the Law
OF Evidence of such Courts by Captain Simmons, Royal
Artillery, Sd edition, enlarged, vol London. The Duties
of Judge Advocates, by Captain X. NJ Hughes, Deputy
Judge Advocate General, vol, London, 1S45 Notes
Military Law and the Proceedings of Courts Martial, by
Law Authorities, by Major W. 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
Martial, VOL London Tyler on Military Law, VOL
London. Treatise Courts Martial, by Major Adye,
Deputy Judge Advocate vol, London. Military Law,
Constitution and Practice Courts Martial, the Law Mil
ary Evidence, &C., by Capt DE Hart the United States
Artillery, lvol:, New York. American Military Law and
the Practice OF Courts Martial, by Lieut. OBren, United
States Army, vo, Philadelphia. Macomb's Practice Of
Courts Martial, vol, New York. Proceedings of Military
Court Of Enquiry on Generals Scott and Gaines, vol,
Mackenzie case, by J. Fenimore Cooper vo New York
Military Miscellany: History of Military Punishments,
&c. by H. Marshall, Deputy Inspector General vols Lon
don 1916 The Queens Negotiations and Orders for the
Army, vol London. The Dispatches and General Or
ders Of the Duke Of Wellington, vol, London Marshall
on Soldiers VOL, London. Official Letters Naval and
Military, OF the last War of Great Britain and the United
States voland many others of the classification,
including also various Military and Naval Histories, Bio
graphes and Memoirs most OF which just imported by
| June IL +. TAYLOR. .
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Elegant and E.tens,ve Property for Sale

IN THE late residence of Mr.. Armfield Prince street,
12 in Alexandria. The house is brick, built of the best
materials, handsomely finished, and welI-anged for
fort and convenience contains fifteen rooms,
large and airy, and has wide hall through the
Out-houses of BRICK also covered with metal consisting
range, of wood and washhouses cern above ground,
two bathing and two dressing rooms On the opposite
wng fine greenhouses and in the brick twostoy
double house for servants.
The ower-garlens extend from Patrick Henry street.
The vegetable garden is large and productive.
1t is considered, by many, the handsomest and de-
sirabe residence in the District.
Ii will be sold low, and accommodating terms on ap-
plcaton to WIN. ID. MUTT,
Sept 25-d At the Treasury Department
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MOUNT st. Mary's College, Emnaitsburg, Md.--The
lVl annual session of studies this institution
the 18th of August Students should practicable,
ter before that date Board and tuition including the
tire classic and scientific course, also French, lodging,
washing, mending, and doctors fees, $ls2 per
Payments made sem-annualy, in advance.
also the Italian, German, and Spanish languages
each $l5 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 it.
JOHN McCAFFREY, President
July l4-dtAI5
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to holders six per Treasury Issued
under the net OF 2sth OF january, 1sf7,
TREASURY DEPARTMENT., July 3 IS4I.
A ARRANGEMENTS Will he made by which holders

A ARRANGEMENTS Will he made by which holders
"A of the above will receive the semi ANNUAL interest,"
which will be payable them months alter their re-
spectve dates from the Treasurer of the United States at
Washington Assistant Treasurcrs at New York, Boston,
and Charleston; Treasuers OF the Mint at Philadelphia
and New Orleans, the Collector of the Customs az Bni-
more. *. j. WALnbn,
July swift Secretary of the Treasury.
The National Integencer and German Gazette, Wash-
ingon; Argus and Sum- Baltimore; Keystone ana fenn-
syivanan, Philadelphia Evening Post, Gobe, ana gun,
New York Post and Times, Boston; Patriot chares'oh
Courier and Southener New Orleaus will copy.