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From the KeVelIle, April
chihuahua md Santa Fc.

We give below extracts of letter from a respon-
sibe source in Santa Fe is dated that city, March
l5th and directed friend of in St LOUIS The
are confirmed by letters from other sources
.You are aware that Colonel Mitchell left some months
since for chihuahua, and joined Col, Donphans com
mand. He was the master-spirit and directing hand in
the late battle of Sacramento He behaved with great
GOODNESS and Judgment Major M, l.. Clark also dstn
guished himself 1t OF the most remarkable bat
Ties record-a bold and daring act on The part of the
American forces You will receive by other channels
inll report. Captain p Thompson, u s. dragons, ac
mpanics Col Mitchell
"a fer the arrival OF Colonel Mitchell in chihuahua
incident characteristic of the occurred. He was d
rected to make search of all the principal houses for
traband of war He arrived at the residence of Governor
Tras who bad deserted the city, and found his house
locked. He called for the key. An Engshnan, Mr.
him that the governor had left the house and contents
his charge and that he Col Mitche or no should
enter, saying under the British flag, and any viola
ton would be reported TO his government Col Mitchell
remarked that he must go m and sam he had Key
which would open the door lie sent his sergeant for
two howiizers lit the MATCH ana was advancing, when
senior Englishman begged him not to hre, as his
brother was in the house, and Surrendered HIM the
key. An examination made, ana nothing but pfi-
vate property found which respected am INFORM
ed by reliable authority that depedatons were com
mtted the city, the troops being good h scpline In
fact this march and engagement of Col Donphans was
brilliant affair, and will confer great glory all con-
cerned. MAJOR Walker, U. S. army, is quite sick still
Major Spalding is here also"
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n TORE New Goods just received.-The subscribers
lNl have just received per express, important
addition to their stock Of fancy and staple goods to which
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NJ B. There is now, the bank ut the Catharne ur-
mace about of pig iron, OF the blast OF lSao any
,oon of which will be sold the purchaser OF the prop
.rty who may desire commence immediate operations
March ~ lSlT.--dItcptd
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University Of Virginia.

TIME next annual session of the University viii com
the LIST of October and continue without in
corruption uul the 10Th Jnne. The faculty iscomposed
follows
Gessner HARRISON NJ d. professor of ancient languages
M Schele de We're, LID, professor OF modern langua
ges.
Edward H. Courtenay LID, professor of mathematics
Mr. William b. Rogers, professor of natural philosophy
Robert E. Rogers, M D. professor Of chemistry and ma
terra medca.
James L. Cabel, M. d. professor of anatomy and sur
gerry.
Henry Howard, M, D., professor of medicine
VIM H. McGuHey, ID. ID. and LII. d., professor OF moral
Philosophy
Mr. John B. Minor, professor OF law.
To be admitted into the University the student must be
sixteen of ages but the Faculty authorized TO
dispense with this requiston in the OF application for
admission by two brothers, of whom may be under the
are of sixteen.
If the applicant for admission has been student any
other Incorporated seminary he be received into
the University unless he produce certificate from such
seminary, other satisfactory evidence the Faculty, with
respect TO his general good conduct.
The whole necessary expenses, exclusive of clothes,
books, and pocket money, are estimated as lollows
Board, including furniture and attendance, for nine
months 600
Fees. if single professor be attended, $50 1.-two,
$50 each If three more, S25 each say 10
Fuel and Candles to be furnished by the Proctor
cost, and per cent commission--estmated, II
only student in the dormory, at $50 if
in the room at 10
Rent of entire dormitory, SIG; for half, if occu
pied by two students s
Use of library and public rooms Is
2l5
Good washing may be had from S $40 for the
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TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

The of win upon our books unss
payment of the subscription be in advance
Distant subscribers by letter the postage
on which will be paid by and all by
safe transmission
The COUNTRY PAPER published weekly during tho ses
sions Of Congress and semiweekly during the
less received on
terms propsronedt TO the above annual rates.
certificate remittance payment
lions advertisements will be sufficient receipt therefor
notes Of specie paying bank will Ia received
o. POSTMASTERS authorized to agents
sending DAILY subscribers with encloed SEMI
WEEKLY subscribers with ensosed five WEEKLY sub
scre with $40 enclosed will be entitled Of the
edition as they furnish us subscribers for, gratis
G THE CosSRKosAL will be furnished
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Doctor Amoti's italian vegetable Panacea.
PreserUGtile of HeoItb

,Eh sd CURE for dysentery, diarrhen bilious and
nver com paints dyspepsia &c. &c.-Doctor Amati,s
aan vegetable panacea prepared by Messrs
aue Sarus az Co., Is offered public for the
cure ana prevention OF the above prevalent diseases It's
success mas been emineny shown many cases of maa-
ai ana bilious attacks fevers, cholera mofbus dysentey
dyspepsia disorders of the liver chronic summer
complaints and others peculiar children female com
plants, NC. - o eoni-
me ingredients composing the above preparation have
oeeh made known TO- and fully examined by Distinguish
Ga physician, who has given 1t his unqualified Appreciation
suffering under any nercual disease may fully
Pend upon being relieved by the of the panacea Manv
families who have used it, testify its mild and safe
ton 1t is therefore confidently recommended to ali who
may be afflicted with any of the complaints above named
The propeors do not think necessary ID publish here
any one OF the numerous certificates which they
recornmendatoy OF the panacea, the pamphlet which
each bottle, will be found sufficient to render
ample information. " Aei
Inc panacea can be had wholesale and retail of the
Prleors on ilih street, near Pennsylvania avenue also o
avenue. = e' anu Scw AofK
picSepy ~ elements, cor of 18th and Penn avenue
~: ?; patterson, corner of 9th and Penn. avenue
NJ Delaney, cor of a st. and Penn avenue
~ %. Garke, cor llth st. and Maryland avenue (anJ)
ana Oh others IN the city, and also Of the ipal
IN Georgetown and Alexandria
Sept. 10-.}tawIm
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.LO0k for g.. ~. Fhnips's Cash Store.

FRESH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, sAND VESTINGS,
(WHICH will have made to order, and in all cases
w ranted II fit. Among them will be found
pieces Bonjean's black cloth
do ByiUey's do
do SImoni's do
10 do low-prced English black, blue, and fancy
colors.
These goods much superior to anything / have
had in store.
20 pieces plain, ribbed and toe-skin cassmeres of
Bonean's, Byilleys, and Simons make,
which cannot DO exceled in this any
other market
Is do style French plaid cassimeres, some
thing entirely
20 do fancy cassneres, some fine and others low
priced
10 do rich black satin for vesting
do belmont black silk satin Tor vcstng
20 do coored silk satin for vesting
As have made Arrangements with OF the best cut
make this season, purchasers may depend
their clothes being made in the best manner,
Also, have this day received
Gentemen's silk handkerchief iinencambrc do.
Gum suspenders, lainbswool and merlno shirts and
drawers
Silk and lawn cravats, kid, silk and buck gloves
Cotton and silk umbrellas
And in fact every article used for gentlemen of whom
only ask call.
sep. S-dfu G. w. PHlLLlPS.
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Coal Depot,


Lenor's Thart, near the Long Bridge.
TIME subscriber would respectfully inform his patrons
Il and public that he is receiving daily the above
his present stock equal the Di5rct) consisting
Butler Red Ash, Pine Knot, Broad Mountain, Clover Hill
suitable for cooking ranges radiators CRATES, furnaces Nc
have had considerable expense, my yard panked,
and have erected commodous shed for the preservation
of the coal from the dust and weather; and would
those who may obtain their stock of me in the fall
that in the quantity purchased should be found not
sufficient for the season, Gas is the frequently
only small advance will be made ON the price TO supply
the deficiency
would request the citizens generally to call before
king their purchases am resolved 10 dispose OF the
article at reasonable rates.
N. b. Each load accompanied by the certificate of IA
sworn weIgher.
Orders will be received the Butler Coal Office ;" Mr.
S. T. Massoleti's Drug Store, Pennsylvania avenue,
opposite Colemans Hotel or they may be left with Mr..
John f. Caan Drug Store, corner OF 7th and T. Streets
(either of whom will receipt for through the Post Of
ice the yard, l3A street. near the Long Bridge
JOHN PETTlBONE.
Sept 6-2aw6w
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deerne whether the bidder eompeen and responsib

TlTAT.lTI
or nor ''0 Duae' Is competent ana Responsible
"a A 81 alb or H., u,,o. , 49,,
~ eou. c 9 te auciss, WIN sap'es may be seen AZ
~ ~ ie oo,lissohel o. iaah hnalrs In wash
go exhiong me amount oil money to be expended for
@ pu zoe department reserves the right to in
or ~ III u,hish tne Iuan,y OF any OF lhe articles named,
$50, ohers Ia lieu tnereo or 10 require at similar
purposes in he as y DC wasa ,pr pseseen ., oer
ment - Ne administration Oh 'he ana'rs Oh 'he depart
re ,,bo,o .,..
chase Of d H IA money 10 be applied 70 me pur-
a. N OOo ,,1 - ,. pe ABOUT SooVVi OF whicn some
he west Cooa nc "a we seapoIo ana he residue IN
things being eoual vI 1 maiuaoure, an o'le'
nles of blapLetts aud i peeIea ou as all the sam
nctre il will he necessar iu are OF oresh manu-,
for tot The san,nn Of T. St e, domestic ace Is bd
Ia ha a.ar,,,,, 20 li ~ me bi, 10 en-
with The Mes m he hh;aa e is Oh eiuu quality
TIL. ,,ar,, dr,nos,s, 10 s','ss,. Al, -, 81,
invoice Of ali ibe TENS en,acsd ' i a h w make an
~, raas H., al,ra - oS. - '3'o s ana al
furnish them deliverable in New York and ST. fomjs WIN
peciivey on or before the fifteenth day of NAV nay,
Stunning the quantity each article as specified in this adj
vertsen, and extending the cost MAKING an aoeaa, r
the whole invoice before sending on RE goods viii b
nspected Now York ST. Louis by agent of the Uni
cd States, who will be appointed by the department for
the purpose and conformity of the articles
purchased with the samples exhibited when the contract
shall be made, and with the of the contract itself
winch shall contain a clause that II the articles
furnished within the time prescribed if they of in
sufficient quality in the opinion of the agent aforesaid
and ii within five days after notice such insuicency
mari Ahall EtHt
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ID w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor, would inform

his friends and the public generally that he has just
received his stock OF fall and winter goods, direct from New
York. bought in person. and selected with great care in
view of ie great competitions such cloths,
and vestngs of the latest mporations which goods will be
made to order in superior style, and cheap can be
made in the United States His stock viii be found larger
wishing purchase clothing good terms will do well
defer making their purchases until they call and examine his
stock am fully pre- pared to compete with the times, and
all ask is call think can show you goods that
rot be found other in this city, unless you find
Always on hand large and fashionable assortment OF
ready made clothing OF my own make cloth cloaks and
ovecoats irock dress and sack coatsn short have on
hand every article needul for gentlemens w3ar fine
dunn, and lowprced clothing, suit the condition OF all
Do mistake the store, o. under the u s. Hotel, be-
tween 3D. and a streets.
Sept. 20-3if p. w. b.
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PROPOSALS. for carrying the mail OF the United
States from the close of navigation to Both june 1850,
inclusive Michigan, will be received at the Contract Of
fec OF the Post Otce Department, in the city of Washing
until g. M of the lst day of November 1917, be
decided on the day, wit:
No. 1881 From Michigan city, Indiana, by City West
Chicago, Illinois, GO miles and back, daily, during suspen-
sion of navigation.
Leave Michigan city daily at 3, a. m, arrive Chicago
same day by 7, p.
Leave Chicago daily at !, m arrive at Michigan city
same day by 4, p.
NOTES.
Each proposal should be accompanied by guaranty
signed by responsible persons, the following
manner, VIA
1.-THE undersigned guaranty that !,
if his bid for carrying the mail from be
accepted by the Postmaster General shall into OBJ
legation prior 10 the first day Of December ner with good
and sufficient setes to perform the service proposed
This should be accom- panied by the certificate of post
MASTER other equivalent testimony that the guarators
of property, and able make good their guaranty
The proposal should be sent to the department sealed
dorsed Proposals for No. 1881, - and
addressed to the First Assistant Postmaster Gcneral
For the prohibition of bids resulting from combination
and the terms and conditions which the be
made, see the last annual advertisement.
G. JOHNSON,
Postmaster General.
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lNTARsIIAL's sALE.In virtue of two wrs of feri ia
wi eias issued from the clerks office of the circuit court
of the District of Columbia for the county OF Washington
and dreeted shall expose 10 public sale for cash
Tuesday the 10Th day of October next at The front of the
courthouse door said county the hour OF ~ o'clock
the following properly, vzi Lots Nos. and origna) in
square No 3lS in the city of Washington seized and levied
upon the properly of VIM. Buist and sold satisfy ju
dicias No 10 TO March term 1885, and No 81 udicals
October 1916, of said court, favor of Robert BUST
against said VIM. Buis,.
ALEXANDER HUNTER,
Sept 22-dts Marshal of the Dist of Columbia.
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10 go Ah
MIAasEMLEs LINE OF PACKETS,

MARSEILLES LINE OF PACKETS,
Touching at Gibraltar to land passengers.
TNHE aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
i from New FORK ON the lst and from Marseles on
the 10th of each month, as follows;
Ship Prince de Jonviie, (new) Capt w. w. Laurence,
Oct. l, 1896
Ship Arcole (new,) Captain w. r. Hoodess, Nov. l,
4sl6.
Ship Castor, Capt James Anthony, Dec. ], 1916
Ship Nebraska, (new) Captain James Watson, Jan. i,
1917.
Ship ---, -, Feb. ], 1917.
MARsEILLES
Ship Prince dc Jonviie, (new,) Capt. w w Laurence,
Dec 10, 1876.
Ship Arcoe Gew) Capt w. r. Hoodless Jan. 10, 1871.
Ship CASTOR, Capt James Anthony, Feb. 10, lS47. -
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Capt. James Watson March 10,
l5f7.
Ship --, -, April TO- 1917
These all OF the first class, and commanded by
ofexperence Their accommodations for passengers
unsurpassed for comfort and convenience Goods
the agents will be forwarded free OF all other expenses
than those actually paid.
For freight or passage apply to
CHAMBERLAIN q PHELPS,
1913 Front street;
BOYD " HINCKEN, agents.
No. g, Tontne buildings, of Wall and Water
Streets New York
Sept.
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Circular.

10 oeers q me United States commanding at Mri
can Ports tm ne possession of the United States forces
M HENEVER duties imposed as military contributions
w on goods imported at ports and places in Mexico in
our military occupation shall remain unpaid during the
period limited by the regulations of March 81 ls7 Gas
modified by order of June III, 1879 and shall appear
satisfaction that the said goods could be
posed of public auction for their prime shown by
the invoice are authorized to suspend such sale with
occur provided you have to believe
that reasonable delay, the goods may be sold Tor
prime cost. w. l.. MARCY, +,
Secretary of War.
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Iid payable an aduGtice reaindCr Tie Isl Of March.
Each young lady will provide herself with silver
fork, table and teaspoon.
No boarder will be allowed shop raise accounts
without the express permission of the principal
The boarders expected to attend church with the
family free of any charge for pew they per
United TO 20 abroad, unless under the supervision of Mrs
c. OF the No departure from this rule will
DO allowed, unless by express agreement with the parent
guardian.
IcHMoNp, 1917, July 26-3noawcp
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CIRCULAR

CIRCULAR
To officers Of the United States army commanding al
hcr'can ports IN the possession of The Un,ted Sfatcs
forces.
TNHE President has directed modification of the duty
session of the forces United States The duv here
after WI be twenty per cent sd valorem upon books Of all
kinds, In lieu OF the present duty The modified duty will
be levied upon all books delivered to the importers or
their agents, after the receipt of this order.
w. L. MARCY
W. r-u..r I'll. ,o.r Secretary OF War
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A Card TO the Ladies'.

MISS M. E. WILSON, having permanently located in
lVl Washington, offers her services to the ladies
fashionable dress maker An experience of ten years
fashionable community Jusiies her in thinking she can
give satisfaction to all.
Her facilities for receiving the latest fashions and furnish
ing trimmings ample
South side Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th
streets, second story OF j. b. HIPS variety store.
22-2a
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NEW AND MOST EXPEDITIONS LINE

To Piney Point and the other landings on the Potomac
and to persons lyshing agreeable excursion by The
Chesapeake bay to Baltimore.
,yl-rss THE public is hereby advised, that on and
.asastru.& after Monday the 9Th Instant the quick and
Ieautiiul steamer POWHATAN wsn run sem-veehy, in
connexion with the steamer AUGUSTA, between the
mouth of Aqua creek, Pney Point, and Baltimore.
Passengers by the Augusta, leaving Washington at OF
Alexandria 81, a. Mondays and Thursdays,
rive Aqua creek about IL where they take the supe
steamer Powhatan, arriving at Pmey Point between
and q, IN. The Powhatan thence proceeds TO Bau-
more, where she arrives by H. the next morning
Returning the Powhatan will leave Baltimore at p.
Tuesdays and Fridays. Passengers by her breakfast
rney Point, and arrive at Aqua creek by IL, m, where
they take the mail Augusta and arrive A!exan
.lria by A and at Washington by p. m.
The Powhaan will take in and put out passengers at all
the landings on the Potomac.
Passage and fare between Washington or Alexandria and
Jiney Point, and return So 90
Passage TO any other landings the Potomac be-
low Aqua creek %
Passage between Washington or Alexandria and
baltimore, (includng meals,) with the privilege OF
returning the next day at charge OF 81 only 90
For further particulars apply TO Capt j. W. Rodgers
board the Augusta, or to -
GEO. MATTINGLY, Agent.
June 30--.6taw
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Mrs. GEN. CARRINGTON's Seminary for young

a RS. GEN. CA6RINGTON'S Seminary for young
wi ladies. the LIST of October and closes
the 3lst OF July Mrs Darlington spares pains TO have
all the departments filed with competent teachers and
ventures to promise thorough education be
obtained in any part of the Union.
Mrs. C.s dwelling is in beautiful, retired and healthy
part Of the city, combining many local advantages gem
orally found in city residence; and the internal arrange
ments such ensure the comfort OF the inmates.
The boarders considered members of the family and
required to conioto its regulations but they govern
ed by the law of kindness.
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HARTwELL's WASHINGTON HOUSE,

Chestnut ADORE seuent door TO the Masonic LaH
PHILADELPHIA
fES Hotel has been greatly enlarged and renrnished,
Il and the proprietor has spared means to insure
to his visitors every comfort and convenene. The
dining SAIGON for gentlemen, well as the private o-
nary for ladies' large and convenient The parors and
chambers are capacious and fitted in the most modern
style Inis house being in central Position, the roprle-
tor socts continuance of public favor, pedging himself
that effort his part shall be spared to secure them
every luxury the city affords.
N b. bath house is attached to the hotel, where warm
and cold bans oanbe had at any hour.
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FOR RENT, the new and commodious h,

Tsi1 FOis RENT, the new and commodous house on +
& 1t in healthy and beautiful location and has adj
anages possessed by few places of residence Washing
ION nrnace which warns the whole house, bath ROOM
month. " - - ~
, FOR terms inquire of VIM. A. GORDON, Quartermaser
Generals Office, War Department.
iI,lr II
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT..
In the medical department. the session is of the same
enRth the academic session, (nne months,) which
enables the students complete curriculum of studies
extensive that OF any other medical institution in the
Union, by attending only two lectures day. They have,
moreover, the advantage of daily rigid examinations the
subjects discussed in the daily lectures.
The expenses of the medical students the as
those of other Students with the addition of dssectng
fee OF So.
VIM. S. KEMPER,
Proctor and Patron, University of Virginia.
Juy 29-2nW2mcp
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No III, 1Odd buildings Pennsylvania aUenuc, Washington,
GENT for claims, notary public, and commissioner OF
"a deeds, ior tle States OF Maine, New Hampshire, Yer
mont Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New
York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland Virginia,
North Carolina South Carolina Georgia. Florida Alabama,
Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa. kentucky,
Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan.
Sept %
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,AsPETINGs.-The subscribers would call special at
~ enon their superior assortment OF carpetngs Their
SOCK IS very complete, comprising all lie usual styles Per
sons rom The bordering counties OF Maryland and virginia,
as wen as Baltimore will find their advantage 10 ex
anime their stock before purchasing elsewhere
sept zo-5tf D. CLAGETT ~ co.
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(tARPET WAItEHOUSE.-Our stock OF carpetng OF
~ all kinds will be open for sale this Monday morning.
aud would respectfully invite all in want of carpetngs
of any grade call We have carpetings from I2t
cents up. We shall have opened
D sets Administer carpeting, superior article to Inn
peria
10 sets tapestry Brussels
80 pieces best quality do
30 do good Brussels, at ST. Is per yard
90 do ingram, superline, fine, NC.
sets twilled Venetian
sets plain do
600 rugs, at any price, from So up
pieces Ga printed booking
3 do PA do
With many other desirable goods in the carpet way.
All goods sold by warranted stated, and will be sold
very low for cash. or to punctual customers.
Sept A-3tif ID. CBAGETT ~ co.