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=NorleE TO CONTRACTORS.
WHEELING < BELMONT SUSPENSION
RpItIEE


79HsbSS and Specifications fer the masonry OF tle
n aIEtmeuts and HIng ais Of the Wire suspension
Etaae Al Wheeling i'll be- ready for the inspection OF
Contractors al the Office Of the Company; from tHc
FIRST 70 TIE SEVENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER
I.rNf. The work VII be let on the It'll.
Aa fd- from PARTIES Who are Hat prepared for mime
ae and VIGOROUS prosecution 1i their contracts VII BE-
entertained hy tte Boari
With avey. = the earliest possible commencement OF
work the foundations. proposals Will BE- received ON
TIE SECOND UAY 81 AIGl' 81 Tor the imued ate de
iveri OF $40 pcr~hfs ri Stone 81 tile Island opposite
Madison street and 1o1 perches the Wheeling shore.
tire specifications for which are now ready.
tn the SEVEN I'll nf September, proposals VIII also
he ed Tor furnishing JGoou pounds OF No 10 Iron
VIE
Parties proposing for any part Of tins contract must
sPeeit the quality OF the rou from which the wire y III
be made the greatest lengths in which they viii srce IN
deliver IT, aud the greatest monthly quantities they
supply after the trst uf April next
i- material VII Ae subjected In close inspection
mist he free faH flaws 1t eta he produced. ana
Fale at lcsSnsnrt los than 80 tons per quaie inch
OF saeilru-
df tts .eirs 5etaa pounds viii N required OF hefife
tie htst et NoveateE Hetp pounds more ur lftafe
thefFzt day Mari. and tl'c balance the
tetHH pounds per month Thereafter, aat the WHaie IS
delivered
Proposals VIII he received tarthe whole or ans rar
tInH=ut ttIa quantity herein ,pecItcd.
ii -rder at tin Board
Ifl0M - SN FEN f.Y Prf4't.
-. Parties wishing further information can apply
tafHs president ot the Company CT to thas Ect H.
Engineer. Philadelphia. Jul, -, bW.
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MARBLE 4 EEsH4a4 STONE

BI1IIBING STONE, WINDOW 4 DOOR
CAPS x SiLES DRESSED OR ROT Gil
GoTucr .HafHet aad H5aros streets,
Opposite The Post Qfee.
Z He stsrubcr respectfully H1efHs fc cI,7ens Of
Nh,slg I'D vciilty tA-I he Is Ut spatet to furnish
Asfit Or rec stone Slabs and aaa.m2l. iettrfe 10
otitf klsot contrast for furnishing ba 4lHs Stone et
gj llIHds ou thrlnoSt favorable term!
AH orders Thankfully received ~ promptly attended
lie tss on hand tv sr1e sfoe1 tt' very Lest qua
IT. af Ffcc .tone Usd s. I'll iru'h Medic of an itts
r. oder in ~ IH9s N'I.N GllIIN.
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so, 000 n$20.000 /! $4,000 !!

1AIl7f FFItVII ID I3JlISI = OItt''E' =
BraWs AHe, q. 1917. - Nos: T. drawn
ballots. Pfjzn3oogo 10000, 10000,
1900, ) o; 25 Of GOO, 50 Of 560.
Tickets lodollars: certificate OF %
whole tickets will cost $50 dolls. shares
IN proportion.
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by 1n-EGRApn

"a lew moro sets left of those tine tmvarniehz5
- n coach and Buggy Harness, at
aHg " CI.ARK'S
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4otNeeHaHt.~ SEMINARY
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---tI-ffI- / ~ IHI- IN'1a' .0IIT ~. -
a.5 ts#r-sI, - HaEUuH 4 NAkENAAa#
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e Market is aoI. with a down
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LATaNL LnMaNl

TAeT NED Paints slyay ON hand aud i,r sale Al
2FA Ip4 BfHEIDAFFEE =
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& ers r7-r flotrer. ta+fsr ;tsd Eera=tur Gtne aHe
- Jf-F Fa5eHee5 Hg sitIt w + & HEHaNfEttN.
a4a Fl Ne.s2 Monroe .
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- t6ftt ED This morning by Greens Express hue
@-N assortment OF Rich New FAN 81 les. Dress GIug=
t&"s. SENSENEI RHODES
Jl IL
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y e s>9s4 lis uaauaaon Land .na par saie Low by
\ - - - F.. 40 Il BERRY. = alter street.
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(1AhD-A very destructive shell, for the of naves
~ and forts defending harbos from naval attacks has been
invented and lately fully tried by the subscriber Pha
dephia This shell, having been fired Of cannon,
vessels side by its explosion the instant and in the
IF its penetrating without ard the distance of the
el from the place of dschaging the she'll lite nature is
Such that vessel carrying any of The different kinds oil
cannon cam with the Shells blow pieces another and
tort with them can destroy fleet by opening the batteries
On the vessels as soon they within effective range
which, with Finch guns, distance within 81 miles,
md proporionably with smaller sizes.
The shell Is the discovery invention OF five years at
entve study and experimenting in chemistry and gunney
permenal proceedings prepared aud tried by the sub
-cnberhe guns used being 6pounder carronade, IL
FOUNDER howitzer long agbtbored y2poander cannon
ana o4pounder Palxhan gun, until nj last the shell mas
by the aid OF all sizes and kinds OF has been
Examined by competent officers and pronounced an mn
povement above any shell yet invented or known either
in Europe or the United States.
The subscriber, having sufficient compensation OIL
cred him the right of the invention, and believing
that government could keep missile so snple and
easy of preparation secret from another, DESTROYS OF
granting all the of it, and secure his rights 10 the
invention by letters patent in France England and other
countries He NOT having interested any person
with him in the shell, wishes form interest with n
person persons sufficient capital TO patent and
iactue shell i'm Europe dispose of rights to pre-
pare it, of such European governments may
order and to whom it will be lawful and allowable sell.
this invention, have actual trials OF the shell from can
non and Inspection, satisfy themselves that II is entirely
handle anywhere will keep in all climates, Is
free from all liability OF spontaneous combustion, is OF little
cost and OF preparation in almost country, and
its value and superiority fully made manifest, with terms
'N'''N' VIM w HUBBELL,
No. rs, South Fourth ST., Philadelphia
n.
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United States and Foreign Agency Washington CIR,


DC. 10
TIME under have associated for the purpose nj ,
acting business general agents, in the city OF Wss
ington d. c.. under the firm and style of RICHARE n
fCOXE az co. %
They will attend the purchase and sale of real s.,.,
generally in all parts of the United States;
To the formation of companies here In Eurone g.
the purchase disposal of lands in all parts OF the nt
States;
To the prosecution of claims the government of th
United States for lands money before the executive de-
partments Congress-
To the obtaining remission of fines, penalties, and ors,
ures, for alleged violation of the other laws
To the settlement of with the Stale, Tea,uyv
War, Navy ,and Post Office Departments; -
To the prosecution of claims before boards OF COR,
missioners existing hereafter 10 be provided
Long experience and extensive practical knowledge Of
business Equality the undersigned to perform any Of The
foregoing description OF business which may be cou6e
TO their care An extensive personal acquaintance with
present and former high officers of the government ma
members OF either house of Congress, renders paronst
references unnecessary.
Letters of inquiry merely will be answered free of chave.
but in all cases communications addressed the firm mus
be post paid
Charges will be reasonable.
Office Twelfth street, between and streets.
RICHARD s. COKE,
ROGER G. WEIGHTMAN
JAMES PRENTISS
WILLIAM A. BRADLEY
April 23-ly
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Agency for Claims at WashinSton.
CHARLES DIE SELDING Notary Public Conve


~ and General Agent, No. H. Todd's Buildings Pennsy
vana avenue, Washington d. c. offers his services .or the
prosecution of claims before Congress of the exec
tive departments, before any board OF
may be appointed for the adjustment of spoatons
collecting private claims and rents, procuring pensions
whether revolution any other service; bounty lands for
anties those arising under contracts treaties
otherwise; buying and selling real estate, &c.
Particular attention paid the settlement of oil
disbursing officers who may find it inconvenien give
their personal attendance.
Having been commissioned notary public, he is pre-.
pared furnish legzed copies of any document Other
paper that may be required.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the amour,
claimed and the extent Of service required.
Communications (post paid) will receive immediate a..
tenton.
He has the honor refer the Navy Department and
the several bureaus connected with IT, compolers au.
ditors' offices of the Treasury Department. and the senior
captains and in the navy; and also Dr. John o
mans, Boston; Barnard Henry, esq, Phadclphin Rev
Septmns Tnstin, chaplain OF the Senate Wushngon Hon
Henry i. Ellsworth, Fayette, Indiana; Thomas ~ Bount
esq, Pensacola, Florida; Hon c. B. Penrose, Lancaster
Pa; Judge T. Hartley Crawford, Washington; VIM Az
new, esq, New York; Collins Lee esq, Baltimore Nd
II. b. Rearhon, esq, Norfolk, va Professor Goodridgs
New Haven, Conn; M hudson, esq, New Orleans Hon
E. H. Foster, Nashville, Tenn. III
Nav l6-ly
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Bnrtine's Lotion.
FINDINGS TO the Arnicted.-For pland

FINDINGS TO the AfnictedFor glandular iunors, hum
l. bago eryspnas, ring-worm salt rheiun, pinl-
PIES and all kinds OF eruptons OF the skin, old and ul
fever sores, weakness of the urinary organs uor al
bus, it is excellent remedy For neuralgia and other
complaints fever and ague, and ague the breast
and face, cramp in the stomach and bowel complaint,
headache and toohache, it acts like charm. But above
ALL in the of tendnous and capsuar INJURIES prains,
and wounds every description, shows in
shing manner Its magical powers.
The proprietor of Bartnes Lotion is in the city OF
Washington and will give his personal attention those
who afflicted with any ofthe above complaints. He of
this article the public knowing its value gem
ern remedy for various complaints and feeling that he is but
doing justice to his fcow-mcn, in thus placing within their
reach such simple and cheap To any person that
is afflicted and will make trial of one bottle OF the above,
and does find immediate relief herefrom alter using il
according the directions, the proprietor binds himself,
upon receipt of the empty bottle, refund the price paid
for the lotion.
The proprietor can be every day from i a m, to
II Mr.. VIM. q. Foces corner OF Pennsylvania ave-
and 10th street, where the article always be OBJ
tanned rs per bottle also all tue principal drug
stores in the United States.
To those who are afflicted, and unable, through pow
crty purchase the article the proprietor feels pleasure
in having it in his power TO supply such with the lotion
gratis Agents wanted, whom liberal discount viii be
made. .ra LEWIS III. UALSEY, Proprietor
Principal depot 325 Broadway, New York.
Ian Ty-dIm~
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(1OHRANs Speeches, volume octave, new English
~ edition, with portrait Sberidan's Speeches, volume
ocavo London edition. 1915 Speeches of Lord Erskine,
new edition London 1886 volume octave; Speeches OF
ec Speeches ofGeorge Canning, volume octavo Speech
es OF Wndham and Husk!sson together in volume oca.
vo Speeches of Phillips Cnrran, and Gratan together in
vol oc Speeches of Chatham, Burke Er.kne, and Mack
ntosh together in volume Select Speeches Of Patrick
ton, Goveneur Morris, Josiah Quincy, Gason Pinkney,
and other AMERICANS, volume octave the
Political Writings Of William Legget edited by Theodore
Sedgwick, volumes Legislative Speeches and Reports
OF Daniel D. Barnard volumes Speeches of c. Calhoun,
! volume Speeches OF Daniel Webster, volumes /;
Speeches OF Henry Clay, volumes and many Others,
numerous for the limits of advertisement many of them
imported from London direct, by F.TAYLOR, 81
Jan IA Bookseller, Washington.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, February 9, 1871.
CtEALED proposals will be received until the tenth day
- April next, inclusive, for loan of eighteen millions of
dollars under the Of the 2Sh January last authorizing
the issue of treasury notes. &c., treasury to be
issued under said act payable after the date
said notes, with interest at the rate of six per per
mum, payable semannuay The bids, in all cases. must
be unconditional and without any reference the sup
posed bids of others they may be considered The
bids should state distinctly in all cases, the premium
feed No bid will be received below par To give OPP
porunity to all persons participate in the investment OF
funds in these noieswhch account OF the privilege
funding may hereafter be materially enhanced i'm value
bids will be received Tor the lowest denomination OF
authorized by the law, well rs for higher
The department reserves the right of fixing the periods
when the MONEY be paid, be required
until the money actually paid The money payable
the loan be deposited with the Treasurer of the Uni
ted States the of the mint Philadelphia of
the bnch mint New Orleans, with any the
ant at Boston, New York; Charleston, St.
Louis. X. j. WALKER,
Feb 9-d1wNwtl0A Secretary of the Secretary
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VALUABLE Timber Land at AuetiOn.-On Saturday,
February "a about II O'clock by virtue ia decree
of the Hastings Court of Norfolk city, the suit of Andrews
u.s. Cookies administrator and others, the undersigned will
sell Saturday, the 9th day ofFebrary lSl7 front OF
the Beacon Office in Norfolk city, public auction to the
highest bidder all that tract OF valuable forest tinbered
land, in the county of Warwick ofwhch M. Cooke died
seized md possessed, md which purchased of Rich
ard E. Parker, deceased. ~
The contains fifteen hundred aud hiryseven acres,
more less is heavily tmbeed the prime pal growth be-
ing white oak OF the best Kind OF all sizes and ages and is
considered ranking first in the best of tmbered tracts in
Virginia. The land Is convenient water, and lies
tiguous TO the property of VIM q. Young esq who will be
pleased TO give any information in respect 10 II.
credit of twelve months will be given except for so
much rs will be sufficient to pay the expenses OF sale and
the costs of suit which will be required in cash The pur
chaser give bond, with good security, for the deferred
payment, and the commissioner will retain the title TO the
property till the whole is paid NJ COOKE,
Feb 4-3tawtls Commissioner
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THE UNION.
CONCORD ACADEMY.


HE next session OF this institution will commence the
ist OF February and terminate the soth of June follow
ing
COURSE OF INSTRUCTION.
1ns Lamp and Greek ancient history and &C.
Mathematics, comprising arithmetic, algebra, geometry
plane and spherical trgonomeuy, nautical astronomy and
man. A. M.
The French, Spanish and Italian languages-Proiessor
Natural philosophy, comprising mechanics, hydrodynan
sic, pneumacs, acoustics, electricity and galvanisn OPP
ucs, and astonony-Proiessor l.. M Coleman, A. NJ
Moral philosophy Proiessor f. W. Coleman, A. NJ
TERMS.
Board lncluding washing, bedding and fue) and tut
zion, tor the session of five months Sli5 payable in adj
vance.
to the gentlemen whose given below; and Tor the
superior qualifications OF his assistant, l.. NJ Coleman,
of Virginia. F. w COLEMAN,
Principal
Address. Concord Academy Caroline county, Virginia
RrrEREycRs.Hon John Y Mason Secretary of the Ma
Cook: Por,snoah i kobss G. sanard, esq. Rdhnoad
M asss n Ts sess ssss,i a Airy
Richard Baylor Bay, Essex Sol Col Wn Amss,ead. Ala
bama Hon Thomas H. Bayly. member of Congress; Judge
Daniel Coleman, Aabamai VIM r. Johnson, ESQ., Pc
Nm A. Gibbons, ESQ., New Jersey; General Bernard
Gentlemen who either have had. or who at present
have, sons wards members of the institution
iesuhoiai VI VIC P'"'eaSois vi oo Sh'efsHy Oh VIZ
gina
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Nov 30, 1876.
Mr. L. M. Coleman is n distinguished graduate of the
schools of ancieu. languages, modern languages mathe
MATES, natural philosophy. chemistry, and moral phlso
ply in the University Of Virginia. and has received from
that institution the degree Of master of arts;
During his residence the University, his smdies
pursued with unrng diligence, and were rewarded with
unusual share OF success in every subject which his
attention directed We therefore regard him adj
mirably prepared the duties of instructor
of youth, and cheeruly recommend him. not only
well grounded in the several branches taught in the
butn M n Of,
blemished character and conciating manners.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Professor of Ancient Languages
M. SCIIELE DE WERE,
Professor of Modern Languages
EDWARD ii. COURTENAY,
Professor of Mathematics
VIM. b. ROGERS,
Professor of Natural Philosophy
w. H. McGUFFEY,
Professor of Moral Philosophy
r. L. ROGERS, spa
Prof. Chem and Mat Med
Jan 2-dlw&cp3w
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Nv n. GREEN. .s~cttoneer.

ITOU SEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE PIANO
III FORTE AT AUCTION.--On Saturday, the 9th in
slant shall SELL the residence OF gentleman declining
house keeping, 9th street, between and NJ Streets
at IL O'Clock, m good lot OF furniture, consisting Of in
part
: Mahogany bureaus, dining, and other tables
Cane seat and other chairs
Feather beds and bedsieads
Painted wardrobes and washsands
Paror, passage, and chamber curpets rugs, &e
China, glass, and crockery ware.
Also good piano one together with good lot of
kitchen requisites, cooking-stove, &c
q order Terms cash. A. GREEN.
Feb 2i-dts Auctioneer
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C0rnsy COrnsI

C0rnsI COrnsI
TAR. /. ZACHARIAH, jr, Of Baltimore Maryland
~ specially informs the ladies and gentlemen Of Wash
mgon that he is proes sionaf tour, and will re-
rate upon all who may confde in his experience and skill
He is prepared hard and soft cons bunions club
nails nails penetrating the flesh, chiblains de-, in five
minutes, without the least pain blood, In that
they will never return.
Dr. T. has operated for the last three tho
Baltimore, and has numerous certificates Of his skill which
can be by calling him nj his No Concert
Hail. He likewise refers the public the following
mendations which are in hi. possession.
BALTIMORE, August 9th, 1916.
"We the undersigned. having examined Dr. /. Zachari-
ah js method of curing corns, bunions, &c do
hesitate recommend him to the public and say thar his
method is most rational one, well ms effectual
"Prof y. R. Smith, John Whitridge, NJ; p
&c Chas B. Gibson F. E. CharardsM D."
cember 18th, 1886
"CHRoPEDY.-Ths is branch of science which lie too
often spoken of sghtngy because of the number Of mpos
ters who have, from time time, deceived the public.
Those who suffer from the gevous Inconvenience OF cos,
No "a North Gay and the relief they will derive, ii
not permanent will certainly be ebecua for very long
time, while the comfort and satisfaction will be worth
times the cost Dr. L. has testimony OF his skill and abil
ity from the celebrated Sir Ashley Cooper and diploma
from the Academy of Medicine Havana, besides very
strong recommendations from of the eminent
physicians Of Baltimore. To these may add our own
testimony from the satisfaction and comfort we have
derived from the Doctors skilfl mode of operation We
may add that his charges quito Notwithstanding in
deed, compared with the satisfaction he affords the suf-
ierer."
G5-Lades and gentlemen waited their residences,
if required, by leaving orders as above. Feb lS6t
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NOTICES.. w. TUCKER, respectfully announces to
his old friends and fellow citizens that hc is still can
with fidelity ond despatch. An his work IS done under his
immediate supervision. He makes all kinds of genes
mems clothing Corpulent will do well have his
make OF drawers they will abdominal supporters
He also pays great attention to childen's clothing His
residence and place of business street, adjoining the
Exchange Hotel. Cutting and repairing attended to.
Terms cash. Feb 22-3tMW&F.
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IMPROVED Farm Fairfax county, Virginia, TO

IMPROVED Farm In Fairfax county, Virginia, for
SacIt is situated the Falls Church, (where there
is school) in good neghborhood and about ten miles
from each Of the cities of Washington and Alexandria, and
eight miles from Georgetown over good turnpike roads,
with the exception of about two miles.
1t contains 235 go in mber and for the last five
has been under of Improvements which has
demonstrated that it may be brought to high state OF
fertility, with profit TO the large part (now in
good conditio) grass planted with choice fruit,
much OF which already in bearing The dwelling and
buildings afford ample accommodation for genteel
family. large framed barn, with stabling in the
basement has been recently built it, in the best manner
There is mlseat the premises having fall Of II feet
So desirable place is seldom in markets would be
bRt for the professional occupation of the owner.
The price is fixed al S25 per The accommo-
danga reduction Of per for cash If sold be-
fore the LIST of May next will be for rent to good tenant
who will carry the mprovem at a low rent.
Mr.. John Dulin, residing the adjoining farm, will
show the premises.
For further paItic ulars, apply to
CHARLES DE SELDINCi,
No. IL, Todds Buildings, Pa avenue, Washington, D. c.
EelS vIy
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HENRY G. SEnIPLE,
attorney at Lar,


WILL practice in the of law and equity of Mont
w gomey and Lowndes counties, in the circuit court of
the United States Mobile, and in the supreme court Of
Alabama
RErERENcEs.-Judge Beverley Tucker Professor of Law
in the University of William and Mary, Virginia Judge
William H. Cabel President of the Court OF Appeals of
virginia. Simon Greeneai, Royal Professor of Law Cam
bridge, Mnssachuseus H. w and J. j. Fry and Charles F.
Osborne, Richmond, Virginia Gwafhmey, Forbes, IL Co.
and Beers Il Smith, Mobile, Alabama Fisher IL Co.. Bos,
ton; A. Thornton, New York, William G. Maitland of New
York. Dot 2o-cp6m
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GENERAL AGENCY.

THE undersigned, late doorkeeper the House of Rep
Iesentatives Of the United States and long clerk in
for ms ,e o.
The United States as well as applicants for relief from tho
Congress OF the United States The undersigned has
his duties with prompness Having been Of the
successful agents at the metropolis heretofore. and being
in the various States he deems unnecessary pu,
slogue OF names 70 his card Information in relation any
description Of claims communicated to applicants upon
their reinitting retaining free Of five dollars, and paying
postage reasonable charge will be made in where
large claims substantiated and collected.
~ b, Titles to real in the city examined and real
ostnte rented, exchanged, and sold
Ocs directly opposite the Treasury of the United Stated
Oct 20 m j. E. DOW.