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st. Johns College, Annapolis, Md.

WILL resume the lectures and studies September 9th;
w when pupils may Join the several classes. They may
be prepared in grammar school for collegiate standing,
and then instructed in all the branches of full scientific
and classical course The apparatus valuable and
complete the library extensive besides the rich cab
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POstlOnemttU bnIes The
Fort Wayne, and Winanlnc districts the state OF
Indiana.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the sales OF the lands IN
ton of the President ofhe United States dated the twenty
fifth day OF May, 1871 TO be held the land office Ind
annapolis the sixth day of September 1917 at the land
office at Fort Wayne the 20lh September, Iss7 and
the land Office at Winamac the 9th September 1877
are declared be postponed until and commence
Monday, the twentieth day of December, 1917.
Given under my hand, the city of Washington, this
bred and torty-seven
BY order OF the President,
RICHARD M YOUNG,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
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NOTICE to Prc-emption claimants.

Every person entitled the right of pre-empton any
lands within the townships and parts of townships above
enumerated required establish the TO the salts
faction register and receiver of the proper land office,
and make payment therefor as soon as practicable after see
ing this notice. and before the day appointed for the
nenceent the public sale of the lands embracing the
tract claimed, otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
RICHARD M YOUNG,
Commissioner of the General Land Office
Nav 26-IalyI3W
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INCEST Of the Maryland Report~-e

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Sale OF Improved Lands In Ohio ceded by the Wyan-
lott In

NOTICE is hereby given, that in virtue Of the authority
vested in this office by the of the Sd March, 1913,
the improved lands in Ohio, coded by the Wyandotts by
the treaty of 18th March, 1892 which offered under
the Presidents proclamation of 10Th June, 1915, and
manned unsod, will again be offered public sale the
land Office at Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Monday, the
eighteenth day of October next
The of Sd March, 1913, fixes the minimum price OF
these lands dollars aud fifty per acre, and
quires that the value of the improvements ascertaned
by agents the War Department. shall be paid in adj
dition to the price of the land.
The sale will be kept open longer than absolutely
necessary offer the lands and exceeding weeks
Given under my hand u the City of Washington this
fourth day of August Domin thousand eight hun
dred and forty-seven.
RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Commissioners of the General Land Office
Auu
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Pages Portable Windlni


CEORGE PAGE machnist and manufacturer of agr-
NJ cultural implements and other useful Inventions re-
specially informs the public that he has completed his
engagements for the manufacture of his newly-nvened
portable windmill, which is intended for ploughng level
lands grndng threshng, and other agricultural purposes
and for machine shops carpenters shops and other esab
lishments requiring power for driving machinery.
The windmill is built upon of any height, ac-
cording to the size OF the wheethe height and diameter
should be in proportion to the size OF the wheel The wheel
is divided into large number of spaces by arms. and is
supported by rods from the shaft, which project forward
from the centre. BY this arrangement the sails can be
made and long, and fill any desired surface OF the
Wheel the shaft of which is horizontal Each sail hung
to the arm by hinges the side, and brought to the
wind by lever and spring, independently of each other
BY this means all surplus is allowed 10 through
and ut the time the sails brought instantly 10 the
wind and may be operated by the smallest breeze; and
also accommodated to flaws of wind which strike upon
only part OF the Wheel but give regular motion to
the mill This windmill is selfadiusting in every parllcu
lar The vein, apiece, is adjusted by gearing so as
to counterbalance the power used, and always keep he
wheel square the wind The vein is also constructed to
revove when the wind strikes either side and to ope
rate upon the gearing throw itself instantly into inc
direct course of the wind. ~
One of these mills has been constructed at his establish
men in this city; and all persons interested respectful
y invited to call and il in practical operation II hS
been attached TO his portable grtmll, and used Tor Bnu
ing all kinds of grain which has been effected in manner
to call forth the admiration of all who have witnessed us
performance.
Orders received at his machine shop in Baltimore, OF
this city June 2t-eod5m
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For Sale OF Lense.

For Sale Lense.
THE Washington City Orphan Asylum lots OF ground,
which were given this institution years since
by Congress- in order to permanent fund
its support will be sold leased upon the most favorable
terms both as price, and the time times of payment
AS the trustees who hold these lots for the asylum are as
they been anxious carry out the purposes OF
Congress- and from this propertynow
entirely unproductive-and they have never been able
obtain the appraised value VIXEN given now doer-
mined dispose of the for less, 1othose VITO desire
make a safe investment therein.
These lots thus designated:
Lots A, s, and 8, in square No 259
Lot2 &C. " l28
Lots 3, 4, s, 6, and7'' 8. 2s2
Whole OF square T" Pa
Do do &" 400
For further information, please apply to
N. TOWSON,
President Board Trustees; to
JAMES HARMED,
June l4-3m Treasurer.
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Commissioner Of tue General Land Office.
July 3-lawd
ponenent Land Sales the Indians polls,
Fort Wayne, and WinaInac Districts In the State

Postponenient Of the Land Sales In the Indianapolis
Fort Wayne, and Winanac Districts In the State
OF Indiana.
NOTICE hereby given that the sales of the lands in
IN the Miami cessons in Indiana, ordered by procla
nation Of the President of the United States dated the
genyh day of May, lSi7 TO be held at the land office a
indianapolis, the sixth day of September ls7 at The
and at the land office al Winamac the 9Th September
lSi7 and which sales were by public notice, dated the
second day of July, ISi7 declared be postponed until
and commence, the 10Th December lSi7 hereby
declared TO be still further postponed until and TO com
mence, the land Office at indianapolis Monday, the
first day of May 1918 the land office Fort Wayne
Monday, the 9Th day of May 1885, and the land office
Wnamac Monday, the 18th day of May 1913.
Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, this
fourteenth day of July, ammo Dornni 1917
BY order ofthe President
RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Commissioner of the General Land Office
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Reference may be made Right Rev. VIM Meade, D. D.,
Bishop of Virginia Right Rev Manton Easburn, d. d.,
Bishop of Massachusetts Rev. George Woodbridge Rich
mond DR. Francis H. Deane, Richmond; TazeweH Tay-
Commodore Joseph Smith, Washington; Hon. George
Goldthwae Montgomery Ala; John A. Campbell, esq,
Mobile Ala Rev Robert b. Hail. Roxbury Mass. and
Rev. M. A. De Wolfe Howe, Philadelphia, Penn.
Am 2O-2awIO
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T UPIN,s ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS received 20 pieces Lupins
IL bombasins from the lowest to the highest number
which will be sold at q small advance on importers prices
Sept 4-3tf ID. CLAGETT " co.
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NC,
II of the General Land Office.
NOTICE,

NOTICE.
In pursuance of the provisions Of the of Congress-
proved I'd March, 1888, entitled sc An establish town
at ST Marks Florida the register and receiver OF the land
office Tallahassee will be required prior to the day OF
saIe ascertain the value of any Improvements which
may have been made the lots designated in this procls
ton respectively and the purchaser public sale of
lot which there such improvements other than the
thereof SHALL in addition the to be paid to
the United States, be, and hereby is required pay the
owner of the improvements the value OF them as thus
ceained and if payment therefor shall be made upon
the day which the purchased the lot shall be
again offered at public sale the next day of sale, and
such person shall be capable of becoming the purcha
of that OF any other lot offered at that public sale
Propidcd That any lot offered, and bid off the last
day of the public SALE shall be thus paid for the
may be entered private sae upon paying to the United
States the which twas bid OIL and the OF
the Improvements the previously ascer,aned value there
Of"
BY the of Congress aforesaid the minimum price OF
each lot is fixed twenty-five dollars, and each
lot, at twenty-five dollars per mere.
RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Commissioner of the General Land Office
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Mrs. Comegys' Boarding School for Young Ladies',
RLu1cn ANIL


TIME central location of this Seminary, within few
minutes walk of the depot of the Baltimore and Wash
ngon railroaden minutes travel by railroad from Wash
ington and an hour and half from Baltmore-renders
it easy of travellers from every section of the
try.
The beauty quiet and healhulness of Mrs C.'s resi-
dence with the advantages of spa water neny
favorable for the development of the physical intellect
and moral powers of youth.
Mrs c. will endeavor by the most earnest exertions to
make the character ofts seminary as high as that Of any
other school in the country Every opportunity will be
given for the elegant and sci
holds prominent place in Mrs. Cs system of education
and she regards the speede and surest method of at
tanning that discipline which is The main object of all study
by the habits of application which forms and the aid
which it affords in acquiring knowledge OF other
branches.
will be the constant aim of the principal to make the
discipline, the studies, and all the internal arrangements of
the school conform Christian principles, and serve to
plant in the hearts of her pupils deep reverence for sacred
things, and hearty love for the Saviour. Those who be-
come members OF her family will excite the same solcimde,
and receive the jealous this respect as her
children and they will thus be expected to govern
their least actions by the rules of Christian duty
Mrs. Conegys will be assisted by teachers of ability and
energy thoroughly acquainted with the branches ntruste
to them.
TERMS.
One-haf in advance-remander in March.
For board and tuition in all the English branches for the
-. zaf1
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Agency for CIainls mt Warrington.
(NHARIAIES DE SEIADING Notary Public Convey


~ and General Agent, No H. Todds Buildings Pennsyl.
vania avenue, Washington d. Co. offers his services for
prosecution of claims before Congress any OF the
tive departments or before any board of commissioners
may be appointed for the adjustment of spoiaons,
collecting private claims and rents, procuring pensions,
whether revolution any other servce bounty lands,
return duties those arising under contracts, treaties
otherwise; buying and selling real estate, &c.
Particular attention paid the settlement of
discussing officers who may find it announcement give
their personal attendance.
Having been commissioned notary public he is pre-
pared furnish egalized copies of any document other
paper that may be required.
Charges viii be moderate, and regulated by the
claimed and the extent of service required.
Communications (post paid) will receive immediate at
tenton
He has the honor refer the Navy Department and
the several bureaus connected with it, comprolers ard
ditors offices OF the Treasury Department. and the senior
captains and pursers in the navy and also Dr. John Ho
mans, Boston Barnard Henry, esq, Philadelphia; Rev.
Sepmns Instin chaplain of the Senate, Washngon Hon.
Henry H. Ellsworth, Faye1e, Indiana; Thomas NJ Blcun
esq, Pensacola, Florida Hon. G. b. Penrose Lancaster
Pa; Judge T. Hartley Crawford, Washington; VIM Az
new, ESQ., New York; ~. Collins Lee, esq, Baltimore, Md
II. B. Reardon, esq, Norfolk, Va; Professor Cooddge
New Haven, Conn; M hudson, esq, New Orleans; Hon
May I6-ly
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TUCKER 81 ADDISON, General Agents, office on 9Th
street, Coeman's Buildngs four doors north of Penn
sylvana avenue.
Beverley Tucker and John E. Addison have associated
themselves for the purpose OF prosecuting claims of all kinds
before Congress- and the several departments of the general
government.
All communications (post pad) addressed the above
shall receive prompt attention, Reference is made the
following gentlemen:
Hon. Geo. M Dallas, Vice President of the United States
Hon. John Mclean Supreme Court of the United States
Hon. Robert Walker, Secretary of the Treasury
Hon Jno x Mason, Secretary of the Navy.
Hon H. M. L. Hunter, United States Senate.
Clement Cox, esq, Georgetown, d. G.
Jno r. Addison attorney -at-law, will continue to give
personal attention TO business before the several
the District of Columbia, and the adjoining counties Of
Maryland and Virginia. July I3-Iv
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Quarter SECTIONS OF vacant Lana 10
| c~cuuv in he West of Texas,

sccuuv In the West Of Texas,
~ ARE CHA NOE GRATIS-The absence of number OF
n settlers allows me offer during the St7 $50 acres
of the best land TO families and 100 single men in
inc assov S contains now 900 inhabitants The village
of Quhi nine miles from Casoyille, numbers 30 families
The Vandenberg five miles further ON the road to Mexico
50 families Similar establishments successfully in
progress the vast circuit of the grant made by the gov
Address for references to HENRY CASTRO. Director
General and Fondato of the Colony. Castrovie, Texas
March 4-2am6m* MAT Intel ]
MUTUAL Insurance New York, No. DO
Yl Wall eet.satement presented to the trustees at
special meeting held Sth day of June, 1877 ~
Gross of receipts this date S21SoS o. o.
Deduct expenses and losses paid Ho ~
MAJ, ,o,,r,,l,,sd rond SlO4 3s9 81
In bond and mortage on unencumbered real
estate in the city of New York and Brook,
yn, valued at twice the amount na Loaned ooa Ha
United States, State and city of zoe z.o 40
Deposite in Bank OF New York .,idI oa
| Cash on hand i'e3a w
Due from agents 4''11 o' IN AZ, 600 @,
| Deduct losses not paid 5000 90
S399, 339 GA
M. ROBINSON, President
s cHAR HSs1 b sEEpN No. H. rodds Buildings
Pennsylvania Avenue, Agent.
w. p. JOHNSTON, M. D., Corner of F and It'll streets,
Physician June l4-2aw3m
Mutual Life Insurance Company, New York.
CTATEMENT of the condition Of the Mutual Life Insur-
- Company ofNew York; on the 3lst day of July,
IS47.
Number of policies issued to LIST May, lSi7, 1851
Do. do. since list May, 1877 BIZ
Total policies issued 3S4S
Gross ofreceips to LIST May, lS47 $545,744 81
Received within the last three months 1853 rs
Total receipts 6I7,29S q
Amount invested and cash hand
LIST May 1917 1876, 2s2 20
Amount invested and cash on hand
the last three months 49O63 90
5,345 10
ASSETS INVESTMENTS.
Bonds and mortgages real estate in the cities
the amount loaned thereon $4,000 OO
civ of New York l2O,575 AZ
Deposite in the Bank of New York 1881 81
Cash on hand and in hands of agents 5,93s 90
42S,s45 70
Deduct losses unpaid 5000 on
s425,345 70
MORRIS ROBINSON, President.
SAMUEL. HANNAy, Secretary.
CHARLES DE SELDING No. IL, Todds Buildings,
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, ID. e., Agent
w. p. JOHNSTON M d., Corner of and It'll Streets
/ Physician. Aug. lS-2awlm
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