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OCEAN STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
r s. Mail line to CO,ces, SOmfhan,, tOf, and Hrens<


TINE splendid new steamship WASHINGTON, l750 tons
L burden, Frederick Hewitt commander, will from
New York the list June next carrying the United States
mail
She will touch at Cowes and Southampton land pas
senpcrs and freight and deliver the mails for England
France, and Belgium, and will then proceed to Bremen
haven
Returning will leave Bremerhaven the 18th Of June
and Southampton the LIST of July where she will embark
passengers and freight from England, France and Bel
GUM Arrangements have been made TO forward goods
Havre up the last moment for which, desired
bills of adng will be signed by the agent at Havre
by railroads with all OF Eng
land and by steamboats, with all the continent. From Bre
men may be had all Germany, Austria Russia
Italy, Switzerland &c.
The Washington is built in the strongest manner, with
view of being converted into shipo-war, and subject at
any Inspection by officers appointed by the Pres
dent both during and after construction She has two
gines of 1000 horse power each, and accommodations for
I4O first class and "A second class passengers.
Passage from New York to Southampton or Bremen,
First class Sl2O
Second class 90
First class $3.50
Second class 60
She will carry about 800 tons freight, which will be
charged according the of the goods Offering All
pass through the post Office Parcels for which
bills of iadng will be signed, will be taken at So each
For passage freight, apply at the Office OF the Ocean
Steam Navigation Company "A William street, New York,
or to the agents at Southampton,
DAY. CROSKEY 81 ROSS,
Bremen G. A. HEINEKEN 81 CO.,
Havre WILLIAM ISELIN.
The Washington is intended to leave New York on her
second trip on the first of August next
The second of the line is in due of con-
sirncton and will be in readiness in the ensuing fall
New York. April n, 1917. April 2S--9t
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ICE, ICE EI-The subscriber has recently returned
from the north where he has contracted for large and
full supply the best Fresh pond ice do pretend
assert this is the only permanent engagement which
the public may rely but do obgae myself to furnish
dealers and an others with such quantities they may
want during the entire such prices the like
ticle can be obtained in and about the city
NJ b. Please make early application, my residence
itb street or at my coal yard Lenox's wharf, the
Long Bridge. JoHN PEIIlBONE.
mr. a. away
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lust arrived that much sought-after quality Of
j white pine "A merchantable and panel seasoned;
small lot ony--the only lot, however, In the market
A few barrels of calcined plaster.
IIemock fencing rails.
Together with seasoned Al select culs.
The above is Just landing Those who tobpy cheap
will find it advantage give call before is r. led
INTO the yard to be piled. JOHN PUkLL
Lumber-yard, on 7th street, Centre marke',
MAJ NJ .l,y
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Half Sections and Quarter Sections OF Vacant
occupy In the West OF Texas
ID ARE CHANCE, GRATIS.-The absence of number of
II allows to offer during the year lS4 800
of the best land families, and 100 single in
the colony of Castro whose prosperity is well ascerained
Castrovilc contains 1000 inhabitants. The village
of Quh nine miles from Castroville numbers 80 families.
The Vandenberg five miles further the road Mexico,
80 families. Similar establishments SUCCESSFULLY in
progress circuit OF the grant made by the gov
eminent of Texas 10 the subscriber.
Address for references to HENRY CASTRO, Director
General and Fondaor of the Colony, Casrovie, Texas.
March 4-2an6ns MAT Intel
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Tickets $l5--Shnres in propOrion
Certificates of packages Of 10 whole tickets $40
Do do 20 half do 10
Do do 20 quarter do 35
Do do 20 eighth do IL SO
Orders for tickets and shares and certificates of packages
in the above splendid lotteries will receive the prom
attention, and official of each drawing sent
Immediately after it is over, all who order from
Address j. IL G. MAURY,
Agents for j. W. Maury a. Co., Managers.
Successors to j. G.. Gregory a. Coz
March l2--d&cd. Washington city, ID. c.
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Plas OF these may be the auction rooms
The deeds above referred the following Wis 1897
June B j Greenea, r. Morris, others to H. Pratt r.
W. Francis and others, in recorded among land
records of Washington county in ber c, folio 1872 c.
1900 August G. Scott and others, commissioners de-,
T. Pratt T. o Francis and others; recorded in liber E,
NO o. folio 9 1900, September 30, G.. Scott aud others,
commissioners Ne, to Pratt T W Francis, and 9th
~ ~, W. Thornton and Others commissioner &c. to II.
Pratt, T. W. Francis, and others; recorded in ibe f. No.
6, folio 2O2 &c. 1911, June IL, T. Munroe superinten.
dent &c to H. Pratt and others; recorded in lber T. No
25 folio 472, &c 1901 September 10, w. Thornton and
Others commissioners &c H. Pratt and others record
ed in liber G., No 7, folio 2sl &c 1908 January 49, w
Il Dorsey to H. Pratt and others recorded in lber J. No
folio 1863 Nc. 1873, June 2 A. c. Hanson chancellor
Sc TO H. Pratt and Others recorded in lber G. No $.
folio 49O NC. 1887 October H. H. Pratt surviving trustee,
Tlghman, and deed endorsed dated Octobes 1887,
B. Tighman to H. Pratt ]. Dundas and C. s. Miller, In
trust, &c. recorded in liber W. b., No II, folio ILL., &C.
In making the sale, the undersigned acting as sole sur
vivng trustee, will convey such title only is vested in
him by the above recited conveyances.
The of sale will be one-thd cash, and the residue
in equal payments in nine and fifteen months the pur-
csers to give their notes. payable with interest those
periods secured by deed Of trust upon the prope and,
the of the Eastern Branch lands, be further
cured by satisfactory endosers The deeds, in all cases.
be prepared AT the expense of the purchasers.
JAMES DUNDAS Surviving Trustee.
A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
ADril 19-9aVts
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VTEIDsEICIx IL CO.'S Champagne.-Orlers will be
ceved and forwarded Rheims for the above cele-
braed Champagne wine, to come out next fall.
April I-Iaw3w STANISLAUS MURRAY
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Lee. For Rent, md possession given immediately n
t,H required, that large and coumodous dwelling house
EV street, between 18th and 10Th Streets opposite
die dwelling of VIM. Tbos Carroll, esq, and formerly oo-
cuped by the Hon. Judge Wilkins II is deemed unnoces-
AIRY give further descrp on of this property il can
be examined at any time by calling at the premises.
April 9-2aw4w NICHOLAS CALLAN Agent
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J\R. j. n. PIPER, homeopathic Physician, has
H. removed his office to Pennsylvania avenue, north
side, 10th street, ]. H. Gbbs's fancy store
DR.. Piper employs galvansm eecuo-nag netsm as an
agent in the cure of disease when necessary.
Hours of attendance Office for application above are
from to O'Clock in the mornings and from TO in tho
afternoon, March 81
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Great Sale of Public Lands i'm North Carolina.

Great Sale of Public Lands North Carolina.
THE President and Directors of the Literary Fund of
0 o" Fifty 0@ T 81 Sal apx McREs
of swamp land situate in Hyde in said State
bracing the region lying between Albemnrc and Pamco
Sounds.
These lands have been drained great EXPENSE under
the direction of skf engineers by of the legisla
re and are believed to be now in condition to be cleared
This drainage has been effected by two main o.na vi.
Pungo CSnaa extending from the lake to the river bo 81
that name, 6i miles in length, with average width q
gator Canal lake Of that name, to Pungo river
miles long, with an average width at bottom Of 80 sess
lateral bitches They are, therefore, navigablo for bat
teaux-one emptying into famco Sound. Their mouths
large portion of land abounds in juniper cypress and
other valuable timber for which the Eastern North
covered with and bamboo and the estimation oil
the engineers who surveyed it, of great fertility II Is
grain farmers, and the geers of shingles stavcs heading
Xc &c. and, with excellent juniper water thought to be
To emigrans now arriving in the ports of tho United
States in unusual numbers, especially those from Holland
respects, these lands will afford soil as fertile as any in
the northwestern States, with easy to the and
within three days sail of New York.
credit OF one, two and three years, viii be given TO
viii be waranted b" deeds viii BE- Withheld until ats the
final payment OF the purchase money.
The President and Directors of The Literary Fund will
attend al the shantee Pungo Canal the Goth day of
May next and will offer much 5000 of said land
for sale at public auction in quarter SECTIONS Of 100
EACH on the terms aforesaid and may If there be sufficient
inducemen continue said sale the following days,
until the whole body $4,000 acres, is disposed Of
PHEa m i
Washington county, to some point Pungo river
the general assembly ratified 18th day Of January Isi1
Given under my hand the executive Office in the city
!. ; d N''s' ''''S WILL VII /. 4 GRAHAM Gov. NO
And er o6cio Pres of Literary Fund.
/ II. w. GRAHAM, Sec. to Board,
June lids
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WINE STORE.

WINE
TONI H. BUTHMANN, Pennsylvania avenue, south side,
between Al and 9th streets has received selection of
superior Rhine Mosee and French Wines in boxes, con-
sisting Of
SieinberQer cabinet, Rudeshem Berg
Lebfraumch, Hockhemer
Marcobrunner, Niersteiner
Sparkling Moselle, Moselle Muscatel
Chateau Laour, Chateau Margaux
Branne Mouton, ST. Julien, Haul Sauterne.
Also received, London Brown Stout and small lot oil
very superior cigars. .
In store, assortment Of wines and liquors. as usually
kept and expect daily receive my supply of Caret ana
White Wine, in hogsheads from Bordeaux.
On hand, fine Port wine, and supply OF my supe-
rior Stomach Bitters.
Aprl23-3uf
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The Lives of the Lord Chanceors and keepers OF the
Great Seal of England from the earliest times till the reign
of King George w. by John Lord Campbell A. NJ f. K.
s. E., in three volumes octave, published from the London
edition. and for sale by f. TAYLOR; price So.
sWe need hardly say that shall expect with great
eres the continuation this performance but the present
of itself more than to give Lord Campbell
high station among the English authors of his age"
!. [London Quarterly Repev, December, 1915.
s'he volumes of which have given this imperfect
ce are unexpected addition to his services. They
look like good beginning towards the systematic cultva-
ton of long neglected provincehe literature of the Eng
lish law. "-Edinbugh Reuie,o, Arri, 1916
Also, Complete in octave volume,) The Lives of
Eminent Engs Judges OF the Seventeenth and Eighteenth
Centuries by ~ Welsby Recorder of Chester, American
edition !; price So u.s. April 26-3t
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A CARD.-WALTER HARPER Il Co, Pennsylvania
"A avenue between 9th and 10th streets, would take this
method informing their friends and purchasers generally
that they have received and opened this day another large
and beautiful assortment Of
Rich French Silks bcreges, lawns ginghams and quad
rifle and camels' hair plaids, "a new arice)
Rich embroidered robes of same material
Also British and domestic goods in great variety
BONNETS, PARASOLS, AND SUNSHADES.
We have opened choice assortment of ladies' straw
and boys leghorn hats paraso and paasoets, in great
variety of very beautiful green glace
We respectfully invite all TO call as above.
Anr1
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WI BAKERS American, Homeopathic and French
w. Chocolate, prepared Cocoa, Cocoa Paste, Broma
Cocoa Shells, &c.-To merchants and consumers who
would purchase the best products of the Cocoa free from
nduteraton, nutritious than tea coffee, and in
quality unsurpassed the subscriber recommends the above
articles manufactured by himself. His broIna and cocoa
paste delicate palatable and saluary drinks for nva
lids convaescents and Others pronounced by the most
eminent physicians superior other preparations His
manufactures always sale, in any quantity, by the
respectable wholesale grocers in The eastern Cities
and by his agents Messrs. Halves, Gray & Coz Boston
James NJ. Bunce Co.. Hartford, Connectcuti llussey
Murray, New York Grant " Stone, Philadelphia; Thos
V. Brundge Baltimore, andkellogg Kenneth CINCINNATI
Ohio. WALTER bhhEh,
Aprl 2I-2awlm WAS Dorchester, Massachusetts,.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY NIGHT, MAY 5, 18l7

- all sizes from 70 900 lbs, suitable for churches
fire, factories, steamboats, &c. They warranted OF
superior quality and tone and have obtained the premium
at the New York State fair" for several years past
have sold large number in this city and vicinity, and
refer any of the purchasers tone, quality &c.
recently sold (o 2,dSi lbs) the Catholic church
LAUREL Maryland has been heard eight miles, and gives
entire satisfaction An generally kept hand
Orders promptly attended to.
.at JOHN ii. HASKELL, Agent for
April 26-Ilt A. MENEELY, Baltimore, Md.
DENTAL SURGERY,
By c. ii. VAN PArTEN, Nj. d.
Permanent office and residence next door to Todds Hat
Store, Browns Hotel.
Dec 3l-ly
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NEW York Tailoring Esfablishmonf.-W Il. JEN-
IN NINGS g. CO., 23l Broadway, New York-Pennsyl-
ynnia avenue, 9th street, Washngonhave Just
ceved large of goods, suitable for spring and
summer wear, consisting OF light French and Enghsh
cloths cashmerette tweed, &c tor coats fancy and pam
single milled cassimeres, Goetha, linen, &C, Tor pants
Maseies Valencia and Chaly, for vests and great va
riev OF fancy goodsal which will be made 10 order in
usual style OF neatness and elegance at prices to suit
the times.
w IT, J. 81 Co have also on hand large assortment of
ready made garments, of best quality and most fashionable
STYLE togerner with Shirts cava undershirts suspendes
cloves hosiery &c, that gentlemen may in emergency be
fitted with fashionable suit nj moments notice
April lQ-Im, llntel.l
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CtERVANT Woman mt Private sNlc.--I have for pri-
- vae sale a servant aged about % years, and
male child wears old slaves for life The woman is
very superior cook and house servant generally.
X. w. DYER,
April 2s--eo3t Auc'r. and Commission Merchant
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DOARDISG.-MRS w MANN, formerly of Philadel
ID phia Place Ith and Streets having fitted up that
large and conmodious Pennsylvania avenue, two
doors of Jackson Hail. is prepared for the recep-
ton of boarders The house has undergone thorough
pair the chambers airy, of good size, and handsome
furnished
The whole arrangement is such to give boarders a
quiet and pleasant home at moderate charges.
April 2-eod2w
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CoLLEcroR's OFFICE, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE,
April lih, IS47.
NOTICE underwriters, ship-owners, mariners,
IN merchants and others Notice is hereby given, that
the light suspended on and after the LIST day of May next
and until it be and re, due notice Of
which will be given. HENRY HICKS, Collector.
April 2i--diw
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NEW Music-Just receivcd.-WM. FISCHER, Sta
IN TONERS Hail. Pennsylvania avenue two doors east of
18th street. this day received the following music
Scenes where first in early childhood, by Beames.
Mother, he's going away, composed by Lover.
NV home be where e'er thou art, Mrs by Beckett.
Rose of Alabama, composed by Hon. A. b. Meek
Mary Blame, music by A. G.. Still.
Brigand Lender and his Wife, by Mr.. Keller
The False Friend, music by Vincent Wallace.
had a Hope, Mrs. l.. A. Tarns
Lightly Won is Lightly Held, music by Mrs. Beckett.
Blow on Pirates Gee Is f. Baker.
Forget the World, Harmonious.
Mountain Wave,
We come again with song to greet you,
The Wild Old Woods music by Crosby.
Monterey March, composed by W katel
Mexican Hop Waltz w G. Peters
La Saison de Saratoga valse, by Chas. Grobe.
La Belle, valse brilante, by J. f. Muller
Lydia Waltz com posed by NJ Keller
Flower Dance, Viennoise Children. May
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rJNIIE FRANCO-AMERICAN, 90 Nassau street. New
L York.-Ths and beautiful French paper,
nencing on Monday April g. will be issued every Monday
Wednesday, and Friday the moderate OF SO year,
S3 for six months; 81 81 for three months.
Devoted democracy, liberty of religion, and
social ameloraon its columns win contain the
and copious commercial administrative, and judiciary in
formation and original literary works of the best writers OF
both worlds, consisting productions unpublished in
France; scientific agricultural, critical, and other articles
together with the Paris fashions, NC
The moderate price, both Of subscription and advertising
together with the quantity and interest of the
this paper advantages possessed by other OF the
kind in the United States.
Agent, D. MiCHhhD,
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DARAsOLETs.-We have just received POO parasolets,
of all qualities and prices, among them few rich dark
green, and many other desirable colos which invite
the attention of the ladies. d. CLAGETT az CO.
April l9-3tif
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Aiso tour tracts OF land situate in the District of Coun
bia ON the east side of the Eastern Branch the Potomac
being parts OF large tract called Bayy's Purchase and
numbered and designated in plat thereof recorded among
100, folio Is, &c, follows. viz:
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ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY, Glass No. o. for lsH.
To be drawn in Alexandria, Saturday, May 10, 1877
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LNANCY GOODS Fancy Goods I-Every description of
~, Just received and opened At !. H CHESS Ornamental
Hair Store between 9th and 10Th Streets Pennsylvania
nue. April 20-3if
NREAT INVENTION baby jumper THE above
~ psela and elegant assistant TO the nursery for sale at
H. GlBBS'S Fancy and Ornamental Hair Store, Pennsyl
wanna sf ns ae .; between 9h ana nun streets
FULLER's SODA WATER.
II W. FULLER, corner of Pennsylvania and
18th street. having had his apparatus newly timed to
prevent liability to contain nation by copper or other I'M
pures and secured an unlimited supply OF Boston Ice
eshing beverage in its highest state of perfection
The greatest variety in the city ofsUPERoR SRUPs all of
his own manufacture constantly supplied for the fountain
CUPERIOR MATCHEs.-The subscriber has just re-
matches, which are decidedly the best in ase Sold Whole
sale afs retail at Sationers' Hall W. ,,,s,,,,n
DLACK Lace shswls.-We have just received 10 black
April 2s~sdf ' r'''''' D. cLAGETT " co.
r EGAL Bibliosraphy.-A Thesaurus of American Eng
IL sh, Irish, and Scotch Law Books, together with
various editions and authority, TO which is prefxed
copous list Of Abreviatons- in vol; BY j. g.
Marvin. Just published, and this day receivedby
April "a +. TAYLOR.
U,DUCATION.-Rev. d. McCARTER's boarding school
II for boys, Stasbug, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania
The whole expenses for board, tuition &C., per session
The branches taught embrace all those of thorough
English and mathematical education, together with the
Latin, Greek German, and French languages.
Parents and guardians who may be looking Tor good
school in pleasant and healthy location, and easy of
viii suberve their interests by nquirng into the me
its OF this institution
The principal has had charge ofitfor the last eight
The summer session will Monday the Sd of
May. Payment at the end of the term.
For reference circular @c s e1nnninS ia
Principal and Proprietor Strasburg, Lancaster Co.. Pa
April 2i-d3w
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DOARDING.-Mrs STErTINIUS, opposite the City
,ccunied Mar 9-6teod
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IIOUsE-FURNISHING Goods at Cost.--The subsori-
ber being about close his business will dispose of
his stock for cash Persons in of
ing articles will find this chance obtain bargains
g. w. BOTELER, ir,
April 2l-6teof Opposite Browns Hotel
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"snaali Books On eat Subjects"
lust reprinted from the English editions, and sale
- by F. TAYLOR.
Small Books on Great Subjects-No 1, Philosophical
Theories and Philosophical Experience; No. 2, On the
No g. On Mans power himself, prevent control
Insanity; No a. An Introduction to Practical Organic Chem
sy No. 8, brief view of Greek Philosophy, mp the
age Of Percles; No g. brief View of Greek Philosophy
Christian Doctrine and Practice in the Second Century
No An Exposition ofvulgar and Common Errors adapt
ed to the year of Grace MDCCCLV, by Thomas Browne
Redivvus, Wilhom Kihand MD; No Q, An introduction
Vegetable Physiology, with reference to the Works OF
Criminal Laws No H. Christian Sects in the nineteenth
Century. Each Is mo, paper cover price - cents
The series will be continued
These little volumes are among the abcst and souncst
dsuisitons ON topics with morals and religion
thai has been good fortune TO They cpit
omies of wisdom and piety.-Nso Orleans Bee.
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GOODS, Fancy Good,

ENANCf GOODS Fancy Goods Livery description of
new and fashionable fancy goods gloves and perfume
just received and opened nj j. H. GlBBS'S Ornamental
Hair Store between oh and 10Th Streets Pennsylvania ave-
April 20-3tif
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NEW GOODS-The subscribers receiving a
IN large supply Of new goods purchased lately in New
York very reduced prices and they will offer them at a
small advance the We have now open in dress
materials @
3 rich embroidered silk berege dresses
2 do File de Chene dresses with yisites
rich grenadine do do do
10 dress patterns, rich plaid File de Chene
10 embroidered linen De Craze dresses some with vstes
10 pieces silk bereges style
20 do styles bereges, assorted
30 do do printed jaconets, certainly beauti-
full Ioof goods
10 do small spotted French musins, genuine
Embroidered Tarleton dresses &c.
pieces styles French chntzes
With many other and desirable goods to which we
particularly invite the attention of the ladies.
April 23-3tif ID. CLAGETT 81 Co
HALF Mourning silks.-We have now opened pieces
IL style balf-moumng glace silks, Just imported
April Z3-3tf ID. CLAGETf IL Co
MISS POLK can accommodate permanent ana tram
ltl silent boaders, in that large and double house on
street, door the Exchange Hotel square from
Pennsylvania avenue, and near to Al street
AnrlI
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DEPORTERs wANTED.-The undersigned is desi-
IL of securing the services of several experienced
senogaphers during the session of Congress- and will
be happy receive communications on the subject until
the Isl Of August next Gentlemen who reply this ad-
vertseent viii please qualifications and references
a, fully possible. Communications to be post paid and
addressed to CDR. j. A. HoUsToN, New YORK.
JAMES A. HOUSTON
Stenographer to United States Senate.
WASHINGTON, March 10, lsf7
Mar l5-duAug Ilntell