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General Agency ut Washington.

rTIIIRTYTHREE years experience as clerk in one of
Il the principal accounting offices OF the Treasury Odd
Audor) has qualified the subscriber to undertake gem
eral agency the OF the federal government
and the transaction any business with the public depart
ment before Congress- An intimate acquaintance with
all matters business in the several departments and bu-
reaus knowledge of the laws, and the principles esab
ished decisions the executive departments relation
transactions which he has become familiar from long
experience in the public service affords him advantages and
facilities which, perhaps, few others possess His attention
will directed prosecution OF claims OF every char
acte embracing revolutionary claims against the United
States individual States whether Tor lands
of all kinds Communication Tor half pay and boun
lies; claims growing of contracts with the United
States examination of titles and procuring patents for
lands of Duties remission OF lines or orfeures
under the other laws the prosecution of claims
arising of transactions connected with the Florida
Mexican wars claims before any board of commissioners
now or hereafter to formed the sale purchase of real
estate and generally the transaction OF any and every
description of business in which the services of agent
be required.
The subscriber extensively known in the city of Wash
ing the civil officers of the government to many officers
both the army and navy well rs to members of Con-
press to whom general reference is made. The following
Gentlemen selected whom, IT necessary particular
reference is requested, TO wit;
JAMES w McCULoH, First Comptroller of the Treasury.
ALBION X. PARIS, Second do do.
PETER HAGNER, Third Auditor OF the treasury
Gen. Thomas S. JEsUP Quart. Master General IT, S. A.
Gen GEORGE GBsoN Commissary General of Subsistence
Gen. ROGER JONES, Adlutant General
Gen. NATHAN TowsoN, Paymaser General
Col JosEP O. TorrEN, Chief of the Corps of Engineers
Col JOHN j. ALBERT, Chief of Typographical Engineers.
RICHARD SMITH, esq, Cashier Metropolis Bank
JAMES THOMPSON ESQ., Chief Clerk Third Auditors Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office lih street. opposite ~ E. Corner Fuler's Hotel
June 29-ly
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.First Principles Of Chemistry Z"


Professor, ~ Yale College, Of Science applied to the Arts
IN no department of science, usually taught in col
eges and schools has there been felt such lamenabe
deficiency of textbooks in that of chemistry None OF
the textbooks upon this subject in to meet
the wants teachers and for years 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 Profess
sor Siman has been induced to prepare elementary
work, which, have hesitation in saying is cacna-
ted III respect fill this long existing deficiency The
weknown reputation of the author is in itself sufficient
guaranty OF the of the work Every sheet has
cd through three able hands, and the book has been made
in all rcspects as complete possible.
The work is printed in limo. form of 1872 pages, on
good paper handsomely bound, and contains upwards OF
two hundred excellent Illustrations descriptive OF the sub
ject.
81 have examined Sliman's First Principles Of Chem
stry, and consider il decidedly the best elementary work
on that science with which have met, containing large
-anount of wel-arranged matter in small spaU& The
style is clear and concise il should be in textbook,
and easily comprehensive by the beginner 1t is work
admirably adapted the of schools and academies,
and of all who commencing the study Of chemistry
sIENRY S. PATTERSON, M. D.,
professor of Materia Medica, Pennsylvania College"
For sale by F. TAYLOR.
Price dollar June I6.
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NEW AND MOST EXPEDITIONS LINE

To Piney Point and the other landings on ne Potomac,
and to persons tcshing an agreeable excursion by the
Chesapeake bay to Baltimore
rn--s, THE public is hereby advised, that and
after Monday the 9th instant, the quick and
beantitnI steamer POWHATAN will semi-vveekly, in
eonnexion with the steamer AUGUSTA, between the
month of Aquia creek, Piney Point, and Baltimore.
Passengers by the Augusta, leaving Washington at or
Alexandria ga m. Mondays and Thursdays, ar
rive Aqua creek about IL where they take the supe-
rior Powhatan, arriving Piney Point between
and g, p The Powhatan thence proceeds Bati-
more, where she arrives by T. m the morning.
Returning, the Powhatan will leave Baltimore at p.
Tuesdays and Fridays. Passengers by her breakfast
Pney Point and arrive at Aqua creek by IL, m, where
they take the mail steamer Augusta and Alexan
dria by Al and at Washington by 8 p. m
The Powhatan will take in and put passengers at all
the landings on the Potomac.
Passage and fare between Washington Alexandria and
Piney Point and return 50 90
Passage to any other landings on the Potomac be-
low Aqua creek %
Passage between Washington Alexandra and
| Baltimore, (including meals) with the privilege OF
| returning the next day at charge of 81 only on
For further particulars apply to Capt j. W. Rodgers, on
| board the Augusta, or TO
GEO. MATTINGLY, Agent
June 3D-3taw
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Fauquier White sulphur Springs.

%HA THIS establishment favoaby known for the
EMI tive qualities of its water and the elegance and
ELL comfort OF its accommodation, will be opened for
the reception OF visitors the LIST June 1t is situated 81
miles from Alexandria, 30 miles from Frederickburg and
70 miles east of the Blue Ridge in one Of the most healthy
and delightful climates OF Virginia The direction and
management will be the heretofore, and the same
bucnon paid to the accommodation and comfort OF their
quests. We have abundant supply Of ice.
The season. commencing the LIST of June, will end the LIST
of October embracing months.
Lovers Music will find the band unsurpassed.
Board $40 per week. 80 per week for weeks, $50 per
month, $50 for the
For than day 81 80 per day, 30 for sim
gle meal 25 for lodging children under IL years of
age and servants half price horses 80 per day per
week 81 80, per month IS.
Tri-weekly stages will from Washington until LIST OF
July, after that time daily.
There will be line ostages from Fredericksburg after
the LIST of July previous which conveyances will be fur
nished ON accommodating terms.
May l4--IawtlstA Until DAN'L WARD.
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WINCHESTER ME DICAL COLLEGE.
Srr0,aA SeaafDm.

TIME LECTURES of the second session of the Win
l. chester Medical College will commence on Monday
the h of October and continue until the LIST of June next
under the following arrangement OF the chairs:
Hugh IL. MCGUIRE NJ d., Professor of Principles and
Practice of Surgery.
Daniel Conrad M. d., Professor of Anatomy and Phys
oogy.
J. Philip Smith, NJ D., Professor of Theory and Practice
of Medicine
John j. H. Suah, M. D., Professor of Obstetrics, Dis
Of Women and Children, and Medical Jurisprudence.
VIM A. Bradford, M. d., Professor of Maeria Medica
and Chemistry
FeesThe fee each Professor $40; Matrcuation fee,
(paid once ony) So; Dssectng ticket, $40; the whole
amounting to $il5 The graduation fee $40.
Excellent boarding and lodging will be furnished at either
the hotels private boardngh 81 to $3 week
The necessary expenses of student for the eight months
may be estimated at less than $3.50.
The Faculty are building splendid edifce which will
be ready the reception OF the class, by of
appropriation granted for that purpose by the last Legislature
DANIEL CONRAD, M. d.,
Dean of the Faculty.
Winchester, Va. July N-3awtl5th DC.
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CLASS No 2.-White Oak Timber.
g, g. pieces 60 feet long 21 by 2, inches Oh
5000 linear feet pomiscuous lengths average less
than As feet, Is by 1S inches.
CLASS No 3.--Sheatlimg Copper and Nails.
1850 sheets 81 or. hot rolled sheathing copper
LOO lbs. Ia inch copper sheathing nails
All of the above timber must be of the best quality,
sound straight and free from splits shakes and bad knots,
right angles and the pieces must be of size sufficient to adj
nit of being wrought the above dimensions free Of sap
Tie offers be made for each class and Tor eac OF
the abovenamed navyyards separately according to its
the TIMBER and per pound for the copper and nails be
distinctly stated, and the whole amount of each bid
rectly added up and expressed In words
All the timber and copper to be delivered at the several
yards before the day Of March subject such
reau shall direct and be satisfactory in all respects.
In conformity 6 1ss with . the R provisions OF the law approved
written guaranty signed by one or more responsible Per.
bidders WILL if his their bid be accepted enter into an
obligation within ten days after the bidder bidders shall
@ s ppss and Hs saoen
suretes, to furnish the materials proposed for
That the bureau may be enabled to carry said law into
execution, bidders required to accompany their bids
with certificate from navy agent district attorney,
Ger known to the Navy Department stating that the guar
anors their bids responsible persons and able
bidders TO enter into contract accordingly.
No bid will be considered which does not conform to
these rules in all respects, and the bureau itself
the right to reject the offers of any deaung bidder
tractor.
Bond and security will be required in one-thrd the esti-
mated amount of the contract and per cent in adi-
ton to the security by bond will be deducted from each
bill paid, until the contract shall be cancelled and ninety
will be paid within thirty days after the delivery
and approval OF the bills for each delivery of not less than
SIS, 900 in amount
BY order of the Bureau of Yards and Docks.
VIM. b. SCOTT, Navy Agent
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Union and National Intelligencer, Washington Argus,
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Army Portfolio.

A SERIES of views comprising sketch OF the encamp-
n of the United States army, under General Tay
lor Corpus Christi heights OF Monterey from the Salto
road, looking towards the city from the valley of
Satllo, from the base OF Palace HILL Monterey
othe city OF Monterey, seen from house.top in the
main plaza and Monterey, seen from independence
hi the Bishops Palace; with the village of Guada-
lupe and Sierra Sila, Saddle Mountain, in the dis
Skeched by Captain ID. p Whiting, 7th infantry,
U. s. A., and this day received for sale, Sationers
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue.
Price, for the series of o plates, 81.
June IS VIM. FISCHER
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a GELITARY Law, Courts Martial, Sc.-The Const

MILITARY Law, Courts Martial, SSc.-The Consti-
lI tuition and Practice OF Courts Martial, and the Law
of Evidence of such Courts, by Captain Simnons Royal
Of Judge Advocates, by Captain r. M. Hughes, Deputy
Judge Advocate General vel, London, 1876 Notes on
Military Law and the Proceedings of Courts Martial, by
Capt GriIiths Royal Artillery, vol, London Military
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 General Courts Martial, by Major Kennedy
Judge Advocate General of the Bombay Army, vol, Lon
don. Macarthur the Principles and Practice of Courts
Martial lvol,, London. Tyler on Military Law, vol,
London. Treatise Courts Martial, by Major Adye,
Deputy Judge Advocate, l vol, London, Military Law,
Constitutions and Practice OF Courts Martial, the Law OF Mil
tury Evidence NC, by Capt De Hart, OF the United States
Artillery, lvo, New York American Military Law and
the Practice of Courts Martial, by Lieut. OBen United
States Army, vol. Philadelphia = Macomb's Practice OF
Courts Martial, vol New York. Proceedings of Military
Court of Enquiry Generals Scott and Gaines vol
Washington. Proceedings of the Court Martial in the
Mackenzie case, by j. Fenimore Cooper vol, New York
Military Miscellany. History of Military Punishmens
&c., by I'll. 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
Soldiers, VOL, London. Official Letters Naval and
Military, the last War of Great Britain and the United
States, vo-and many others of the classification,
including also various Military and Naval Histories, Bio
gra plies and Memoirs, OF which just imported by
June Is F. TAYLOR.
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49, FOR SALE.-A two-story brick rough house
Ha pleasantly situated on New York avenue in full
A view of the Potomac, between 18th and 18th Streets
square 10.
contains eight rooms and dry and convenient cellar
with good yard in front and back and is well suited to
accommodate gentee family. 1t is within minutes
walk of the War and Navy Departments.
Also, number l6, in square 49, egiby situated on ii
street, near Gen. Eaons in the First Ward containing
9,199 square feet
Two lots numbered and in square 1884, situated ON the
of 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, east oil the
Capitol containing "a, LAG feet.
The terms of the above will be moderate, and made to
suit persons in moderate circumstance - 60, ,>,,-
March 6-2awu No. ii Todds Buildings, Penn. avenue.
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vrTAsHINCTON Han For Rent.-Wasbing,on Han

WASHINGTON Hall For Rent.-Washington Hall is
w situated the southwest of Pennsylvania
and 9th street, Washington city nearly opposite
Coeman's Hotel, commanding fine view, and is OF
the conspicuous buildings in the Metropolis. 1t is
nearly finished and offered for rent, in whole
part Its dimensions are-ength, 50 feet width 81 feet
four stories high with basement well suited for refec-
tory bowling saloon. The pavements vauted, and
the whole building finished in the best manner.
The ground story is suitable for extensive clothing
tablismnen grocery, exchange broker, bank In all
spects the very centre of business
The above intended for exhibitions other pub
lie purposes.
Ii the Hall is rented disposed of by the fall of the
year. it will be up 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.
May I4-la3w
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FH6ert above 1lth street, Philadelphia.
vTNHE annual of instruction in this institution will
commence on the first Monday in November next, and
be continued until the ensuing first of March The faculty
is constituted as follows:
William Darrach M. D., Principles and Practice of Medi-
cine.
John Wiltbank NJ d., Obstetrics and Diseases OF Women
and Children. -
Henry Patterson, NJ 3D., Matera Medica and Thera-
peutcs. -,
William r. Grant, NJ d., Anatomy and Physiology.
David Gilbert M. D., Principles and Practice of Surgery.
Washington l.. Alice, M. d., Medical Chemistry.
The Anatomical will be opened the first Mon
dav in October under the direction of Professor Grant,
sisted by A. f. Mcintyre M d., Demonstration of Anatomy
Iy-A pupils attending second of lectures (as
well those received dd eudsm those who have attended
their first in this insttuton) win be furnished with
the Clinical instruction at the Pennsylvania Hos
pita Pine street.
Naturalization, IS for each ticket SIS gradua-
ton, $50. -
HENRY s. PATTERSON,
July 26-lawtlstNov Registrar. No. 81 Arch street
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NEW DAILY EXPRESS LINE


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Trough by Mall Train from Warrington, via Alex
ahdrin, to Fredericksburg, Richmond, and Peters
burg, Virginia.
TE undersigned, having made the necessary arrange
ments with the Steamboat and Railroad Companies be-
tween the above named places, pre- pared under
de name and style OF ROGERS DARRACOTT a. AL
LEN to receive every description OF light goods, and for
ward the same Gas above stately on reasonable terms
We trust, by giving personal attention to the BUSH
with encouragement and friends
that nothing shall be wanting part to afford satsiac
ton.
All light articles, such parcels and packages, which
may be consigned care, will be delivered free OF
age; and merchandise other articles which may be toe
heavy for the mail train, will have particular by
the freight train.
]. w. ROGERS, Master Steamer Powhatfn.
B. f. DARRACOTT, Train captain, X. +. " p Il. r.
WILLIAM Ii. ALLEN, Depot agent, do
Richmond Va, May l. lS37-May diff
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IN THE late residence of Mr.. Armfeld, Prince street.
JEW in Alexandria. The house is brick, built Of the best
materials handsomely finished, and welarranged for
fort and convenience contains fifteen most of them
large and airy, and has wide hall through the centre
Ouhouses BRICK also covered with metal consisting in
range, of wood and washhouse cstern above ground
two bathing and two dressing rooms On the Opposite
wing greenhouses and in the brick two-sory
double house for servants.
The hovver-gariens extend from Patrick Henry
The vegetable garden is large and productive.
1t considered, by many the handsomest and most de-
sirabe residence in the District.
1t will be sold low and accommodating TERMS APP
plicaton to - VIM ID. MUTT,
Sept. 2-tf AT the treasury Department
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HARTWELI,S WASHINGTON HOUSE,


PHILADELPHIA
FyvS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and refurnished
4 and the proprietor has spared insure
his visiters every comfort and convenience. The
dining Tor gentlemen, well the private ordi
nary ladies' large and convenient The parors
chambers capacious, and fitted up in the modern
style Tnis house being central position the propre-
tor socts continuance OF public favor, pecging himself
effort his part shall be spared them
every luxury the city affords.
N B. bath house is attached to the hotel, where
and cold baths canbe had at any hour
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MARSEII.LEs LINE OF PACKETS,
Touching at Gibraltar to land passengers.

mAfNSEDALtCS LINE OE fACtALVS,
Touching at [rfbraftar to land passengers.
rNE aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
L from New York the LIST, and from Marseilles on
the lUtl OF each month, follows:
NEW YORK
Ship Prince de Jonvile, (new,) Capt w. W. Laurence,
Oct |, lSi6.
! ship Arcole, Qew,) Captain w r. Hoodess, Nov. l.,
$40
Ship Caston Capt. James Anthony, Dec. l, 1916.
Snip Nebraska, (new,) Captain James Watson Jan. l.
l67.
Ship --, ---, Feb. l, 1917.
FROM MAESELLES.
ship Prince de Joinvlle (new,) Capt. W. w. Laurence
Dec. 10, 1876.
Ship Arcoe, (new,) Capt w r. Hoodless, JAN 10, 1917
Ship CASTOR, Capt. James Anthony, Feb. 10, 1917.
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Capt. james Watson, March TO-
Isl.
Ship --, April 10, l6i7.
These vessels all OF the first class, and commanded by
experience. Their accommodations for passengers
unsurpassed Tor comfort and convenience Goods
the agents will be forwarded free OF all other expenses
than those actually paid.
For freight passage, apply to -
CHAMBERLAIN & PHELPS
I03 Front street; to
BOYD u HINCKEN, agents,
No.9 Tontine buildings, corner OF Wall and Water
streets, New York.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON, SATURDAY NIGHT AUGUST T. 1S47.

have from IL to "a inches spring, side not less than Il
inches, and to mould less than IL inches at the small
end
No. 2 Ten pieces of No to be ii feet in length, tc
inches, and mould less than II inches at the small
end.
No. 3. Ten pieces of No. be Is feet in length, &c
have from "a 80 inches spring, side not less than II
inches, and mould less than IL inches the small
end
No. 4. Ten pieces of No be Is feet in length, to
have from "a to IS inches spring, side less than IL
nches and mould not less than IL inches at the small
end.
No g. Ten pieces of No be II feet in length have
from 20 to 30 inches spring. TO side not less than IL inches
and to mould not less than IL inches the small end
The above fifty pieces To be OF the best white oak,
clear of splits, rot bad knots and other defects Diagrams
of the above will be furnished the contractor by the
mandant of the navy yard
Locust Iimber-By the cubic foot.
Fifty pieces of the very best yellow locust timber clear
of knots, ros splits, and stains.
Ten pieces each feet in length, square small end
ii inches.
Twenty pieces, each feet length to square at small
Twenty pieces, each feet in length to square at small
end IL inches
Yelow- Pine Timber.-By the cubic foot.
10000 cubic feet yellow pine plank stocks; be got
straight the siding way and rough squared to be of the
best southern yeowpine, of fine grain the of the
pieces Samples which can be seen on application
10 the yard. The stocks have sap
than oneeighh of the beadhs Of the face from each
half square less than II inches the small end
clear of sap and one half square less than ii inches
at the small end clear OF sap to be clear of heart wind
shapes, bad knots, and all other defects.
Seventyeight pieces of fine grain southern yellow pine,
of the following dimensions to be free from all defects,
such knots, shakes and have sap than
oneeighh OF the breadth OF the face from each corners and
to be got straight
d.. al II. T.at