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90 cement
The offers be made for each class of articles sepa-
atey according its number and be endorsed and
include all the articles in the class, distinctly stating the
price of each and every article enumerated in the istper
pound tom hundred foot, dozen, Nc, and the
ed out for the whole quantity, and correctly added
the foot and the whole OF the class bid for expressed
in words. All the articles be of the best quality,
be delivered nj the navyyad Pensacola free OF ex-
year, and In such quantities within the stipulated
IN the contract may be required, and subject
usual inspection, and be to the entire of
commandant OF the said navyyard. Payments be made
monthly.
The bureau itself the right increase or di-
mins the quantities. of the articles named in the seveal
classes, TO the amount of fifty per cent according the
wants OF the service.
Each offer must be accompanied by written guaranty,
signed by responsible persons, the effect
he they undertake that the bidder bidders will f his
their bid be accepted, obligation within
days after the bidder bidders shall have been notified
by letter. through the post oihce, OF the acceptance
their bids, with good and sufficient sueties furnish
the supplies proposed for.
No proposal will be considered unless accompanied by
such guaranty and forming in all respects this
tIsement
Bond and security win be required in one-thrd the es.
tinated the class classes contained
tract and 10 per cent deducted from each blu until the
contract is cancelled
In of failure deliver according contract the
government will supply the DEFICIENCIES, if any, over aud
prices stipulated at the expense of the contractor
MayN WIN Il. SCOTT, Navy Agent
t- To be published twice week, until 18th June in the
UnIon Intelgcncer Richmond Enquirer, Baltimore Re-
publican & Argus, and the Sun, Daily Times Boston;
New York Globe and sum- New York city; Pennsylvania
Philadelphia.
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n ID. MOsELY United States Attorney, Will attend
the several States and federal held at Nash
VILE.
Particular attention paid to the collection of claims
Office in the courthouse Nashville, Tennessee
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beautifully Country Residence, about fou
miles from BaltimOre, Tor sale.

49, ON Tuesday, the 18th of May, at o'clock, at the
Ha Exchange, that very desirable country seat or iar
-6s1- the properly and residence OF Chas H. McBsir,
esq, situated the old Frederick road and adjoining the
estate oil Jas. Swan, esq
This properly lies the slope of Hunting Ridge,
IN an elevated and healthy region, in respectable neigh
borood, and in the vicinity of churches and schools. IL
contains 80 OF land 10 Of which under cultivation
and The balance covered by young timber II is copiopsy
waered by streams running through it, and abounds in
springs. The soil is of the best description readily inn
proved by clover and plaster and adapted grain,
fruit vegetables Several hundred choice fruit have
been planted out, part of which will be in bear the APP
preaching season.
The Improvements all new, having been erected
within three years they consist of the main dwelling,
overseers house, barn, dairy and cehouse. The dwelling
is cottage, tasieuly built in the Gothic style, and
capable OF accommodating large family II stands on an
emnence which overlooks the bay and city, and wide
expanse OF country; the prospect perhaps unsurpassed in
beauty and extent by any in the State The other build
ngs suited To the size and purpose Of the farm Per-
sons desirous OF purchasing are invited to view The prem
ses.
TERMS Oneth cash, balance in q, II and Is months,
with interest. r. LENNON a. co. .
April 1-3tnwtd-
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TO sUBsCRIBERs.

The nans eeue Psseon viii be spen
pay ment Of u eubscrtptisn be lin dJhnce
Distant su6scrbsrv ~ letter The postage
which vii he paid BY u.s. and al k ~ ourselves
safe transmission. :, $3.50.
The COUNTRY PAPER IL published wssAly during the SEES
sions Of Congress- and semi eekly during
on terms
proportionsd to the above annual
pomasters remittance
advertisements will 10 sufficient receipt The
notes Of any specie pay wing bank will be received
POSTASTERS and
ing DAILY subscribers with $50 encoedi or Ave BENZ
WEEKLY subscriber with S95 sncosed Eve WEEKLY sub
scrbe with enclosed will he entitled copy the
edition as they furnish US subsc ribers for yratis
terms
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Foreign Malls No. L. from New York by Covvcs, Eng
land, Go Bremen, Germany.
HE arrangements for regular conveyance of mails to
and from Europe by the above route are 50 far
line, will leave New York for Cowes and Bremen Haven,
Tuesday, the first day of June and, also, the
first day OF each second month thereafter.
expected that the second steamship will be ready 10
Intermediate month"; thus furnishing monthly mail in
each direction OF the commencement OF the monthly ar
rangemen due notice will be given.
POSTAGE.
The inland postage the city of New York. well ms
the postage by from New York. is to be prepaid
all maabe be conveyed by this line, excepting
that addressed to Bemen or TO places to which said mat,
is included in this exception To Bremen and to the
points supplied through office, upaid letters &c., may
be postage TO be collected at Bremen
1885, provide for the transportation OF the mail between
the United States and foreign countries are on the above
route, as follows; , , >,
weight and exceeding ounce ortyeigh cents; and
for every additional half ounce fraction OF fiji
teen cents.
Upon each newspaper, pampnle ana price current,
Inland postage in all cases. be added whenever the
matter transported by mail within the United States
The following is the fourth section OF the act above men
toned
And be it further enacted, That it shall not be lawful for
person carry transport any letter. packet, news
paper printed circular price current Except news
aers in lse and intended for circulation in the
try which such vessel may be bound) on board the yes
sells that may hereafter transport the United States mall as
provided for in this act and Tor every violation OF tins pro-
VISION penalty Of five hundred dollars is hereby imposed,
to be recovered by presentnen by information qufani
acton-one-ha for the OF the inormer and the other
half for the of the Post Office Department.
G. JOHNSON,
Postmaster General.
posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, April 30, 1917.
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FOREIGN MAILS.
Navy DEPARTMENT. May4, 1877.

NAVY DEPARTMENT, Maya 1917.
CEALED proposals. endorsed proposals for carrying the
- United States mail from Panama to Oregon will be
ceved AT the Navy Department. until the 18th day of June
next, for carrying the mail of the United States once
month each way, in good and substantial sea-seamers
Also separate proposals for carrying it in good and sub
stantia sail vessels from Panama to ASTORIA in the
the department may select agreeaby TO the provisions
Of the 9th section of act entitled can act providing
for the building and equipment OF four naval steamships
approved March 1871, for term OF years. commencing
the Isl October lS4S the department reserving the right
requiring them TO touch at two intermediate points
the coast, and from time time, its discretion, du-
tons as may deem necessary and proper for the proper
and preservation OF the mails their prompt receipt
aud delivery from and to the points of departure and
rival which may be named in the which instruc-
must be strictly observed by the under such
The vessels to be employed for carrying the mails, rs
aforesaid whether for for Sails must be well con-
sructcd OF proper dimensions and suitable In all respects
for the service and the route Tor which they are intended
and the department to itself the right 10 select the
proposals wGb in its Judgment present the greatest
advantages to the public service.
The bidder may embrace in his offer stipulation To
Of the department with the mails, free from
expense TO the government omit 1t at his discretion
favor OF an oer, in other respects equally favorable to the
government, over an offer not containing IT,
will be required in half the amount OF the contract tor the
faithful performance of said contract according to ITS con-
dlions and stpuatons and ten cent will be deducted
from all bills additional security, not to be paid until
said shall have been completed annually accord
ing terms and conditions Tie remaining ninety per
cent. OF all bills duly approved, viii be paid within
thirty days aer their presentation by such navy agent
may be designated by the contractor.
Each proposal must be accompanied with written guar
any, signed by responsible persons to the
effect that the bidder bidders, will il his or their bid be
accepted obligation, within five days from the
with good and sufficient s,rees for the faithful performance
of the Contract according to this advertisements and no pro,
posal bid unless accompanied by such guaranty, will
be considered
Nav 4-2awtl5thJunc
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Great Sale Pnbiic Lands North Carolina.
HE President and Directors OF the Literary Fund OF
FIFTY THOUSAND ACRES
of swamp land, situate in Hyde county, in said State,
bracing the region lying between Abemarle and Panlico
These lands have been drained at great expense under
The direction of skul engineers by Of the ega
tue, and believed be in condition to be cleared
and cultivated. s4
This drainage has been effected by two main canals vixs
Pungo Canal extending from the lake the river both Of
that name 6a miles IN length with hn average width 81
gator Canal from the lake OF that name, TO Pungo river
miles long, with average width bottoa. Of 30 feet.
depth off, and fall of 10 besides sundry tributaries or
lateral bitches They are. therefore, navgAb'e for bat
teaux-one emptyng into Panlico Sound Their mouths
are accessible TO sea-going vessels
large portion of land abonds in juniper, cypress, and
other valuable timber, for which the forest Of Eastern North
covered with and bamboo and in the estimation Of
the engineers who surveyed it, oil great fertility. II is
grain farmers and the Heers OF shingles, slaves heading,
NC, and with excellent juniper water, is thought be
favorable to health than parts OF the low country.
To emiganis now arriving in the ports of the United
States in unusual numbers especially those from Holland
respects these lands will afford soil fertile any in
the northwestern States with easy access 10 the sea and
the great markets of The world Tor its productions, and
within three days sail of New York
credit oil one TWO, and three years, viii be given to
m on % eed @ be- mill s
inal payment Of the purchase money
The President and Directors of the Literary Fund win
attend the shantee Pango Canal the 10Th day OF
May next and Will otter much 1000 acres OF said land
Tor sale public auction. in quarter sections of 100
each, on the terms aforesaid aud may there be sufficient
inducemen continue said sale the following days,
until the whole body, 5o,Oooacrcs is disposed Of.
constructing ing A TURNPIKE ROAD from Plymouth. in
Washington county, point Pungo river,
the general assembly ratified 18th day of January Isi7
Given under my hand ct the executive Office in the city
WILL. A. GRAHAM, Gov. N. C.
And oGieio Pres. of Literary Fund
II. w. GRAHAM, Sec TO Board.
1T
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The City Lunch"


NLD-EsTABLISHED Drug 5tofc nHu otner rIoPef
~ ~ for sae.-The subscriber offers TO sell that well
known and elgbly situated large three story brick dwell
ling house. store, and yard Patrick street. Frederick
Nd adjoining the City Hotel, the principal tavern, ana
within Short distance of the courthouse, banks, acade
N.Y. ra road, &C. The house and back buildings extend
ing twenty rooms above ground, with dry cellars under the
whoete front cellar being oored and pasered and the
yard having therein a well OF good water, and also ny
dant This properly considered the best located IN the
city AN extensive trade oil almost any description put
more especially the drug business which has been dn
ring the last twenty years. and still Is, most successfully
carried in it, Possession be had on the last oil De-
cember next.
Also the half Of lot No. 275 adjoining wosory
house fronts 80 feet Patrick street, ana exenus
back $50 feet being very desirable location, only short
distance tho railroad depot and In iui view OF ue
cars the times OF their arrival and departure. .
Also building lot the Point oil Rocks, in Maryiand
well situated tor warehouse, small tavern, II beg
the canal and railroad and at spot where ihey
closely approach each other For any further particulars
sale, which will be very accommodating, APP
plication may be made to Thomas w. Morgan esq at
Frederick, the subscriber in Washington city, "
April H-eod2n WIN. FISCHER
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lust reprinted from the English editions and for sale
y by Il. lAfLoh-
Small Rocks ON Great Subects--No. 1, Philosophical
Theories and Philosophical Experience; No =, On The
connexion between Physiology and intellectual Science
No g. On Mans power himself, to prevent control
Insanity No A. An Introduction 10 Practical Organic Chem
istrv; No g. brief view OF Greek Philosophy up to the
ay, Of Perces; No g. brief View of Greek Philosophy
from the age of the coming Of Chrst NO T.,
Christian Doctrine and Practice in the Second Century
Nc H An Exposition of Vulgar and Common Errors, adapt
ed 20 the year OF Grace MDCCCLV, by Thomas Browne
Redivivus Wnhon kihand, MDi No 9. An introduction
10 Vegetable Psychology with reference the Works OF
Du Candoile Lindsey, dc. No 10, On the principles OF
Criminal Laws No. III, Christian Sects in the neteen'
Century Each in neat Is no. paper cover, price - cents
The series will be continued.
These lre volumes among the ablest and sonndesi
disausons topics connected with morals and religion
tha good fortune peruse They are cPri
omies of wisdom and pety-Ns,o Drleans Bee. --
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~ the State of Rhode Island praying tor the extension Of
patent granted 10 The said Turner for glazing Ialise cot
ton waddng, Tor years from the expiration OF said
patent, which takes place the 25i day of July, 1877
II is ordered that HE said petition be heard the Patent
Office, on the LIST Monday in June at IL O'Clock,
and all persons notified appear and show canse il
any they have, why said petition ought be granted
Ordered, ALSO that this notice be published in the Union
and National Ieung, Washington Pennsylvanian and
dence Rhode Island; Post and Times, Boston, once
week for three successive weeks previous 10 the Isl Mon
day in June next. EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioners OF Patents.
p s. Editors of The above papers will please copy and
send their bills the Patent Office, with paper contain
ing this notice. April 29-Iaw3w
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Ches a6ovc seventh, nsTf door 20 INC 7Hus0"e 1
philadelphia III
T,IS Hotel hes been greatly enlarged and reurnished,
i and the proprietor spared no means TO insure
TO his visiters every comfort and convenience. me
lining saloon for gentlemen well the private ordi
nary Tor ladies' are large convenient The parors and
chambers capacous, and fitted up in the most modern
stve This house being central position, the propre,
Tor socits OF public favor pedginB himself
that no effort his part shall be spared to secure them
every luxury the city affords.
H. b. bath house attached to the hotel, where warn
and cold baths canbe had al any hour.
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ICE, ICE, CEiThe subscriber has recently returned
fiom the north where he has contracted for large and
u supply of the best Fresh pond ice. do not pretend 70
that this is the only permanent engagement on which
Inc public may rely; but do obgate myself furnish
eaers and all others with such quantities as they may
want during the entire season. al such prices as the like
iicle can be Obtained in and about the city
b. Please make early application, at my residence,
lath street or my coal yard, Lenoxs wharf, near the
aong Bridge JOHN TEA iiDoNE'
April 9--2aw4w
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CITY OF WASHINGTON, TUESDAY NIGHT, MAY IS, 1S47.
DELINaUENT LANDS IN ALLEaANY COUNTY.

to or more
o acres n
June Gland
e to
W.
C f Ann C
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Meridian Hill for Sale.


THE subscriber offers for sale this elegant and welnown
L mansion and farm, which is named from the monu-
The house of brick and succeed, is 80 feet 'front.' and 81
v Ge n S J polso e Py Il sa
ner, and without regard 10 cost.
front and about one mile from the Presidents Houses
commanding most beauill1 and excluded view Of the
andrin, and the adjacent country.
Near the house servants quarters, stables ce-house
wasl house, well of very pure soft wate garden large
peach and apple orchards with other choice fruits flowers
The farm contains 40 acres of first rate land with very
commodous farmhouse, and large barn, both OF brick
tine wood OF large growth about 10 acres
the mansion and the remainder is divided into meadow
pasture, and arabic fields
on n road leading from Georgetown, and can, when de-
sired, be subdividsd into lots to great advantage.
sidered one OF the most beauiil private residences in the
Onion, is still susceptible OF great improvement; and to
gentleman of TASTE and fortune, oilers arare desirable, and
very profitable investment.
large portion the purchase money may, if desired,
remain interest for several years. secured on the prop
Possession may be had Immediately with all the growing
crops stock farming utensils, &c Also II desired, the
furniture OF the house.
For terms, Nc, apply Messrs souter & Broughlon.
Philadelphia; TO Messrs. soutter Brothers u Co., New
York Of to the subscriber on the p%s"isfs; cox
Washington city. ID. O.. April 2I-eod2w
lust arrived that sousht-after quality of
W6 n, PINE Ere Ss and Psns ass
few barrels OF calcined plaster
Hemlock fencing rails. -
The above il iust landing. Those who 10 buy cheap
will find II nm nj TO give call before is ted
lnto the yard TO be PILED JUN fohLy
Lumbcr-yard, on 7th street, Centre maikus.
Mar H-eo3txlaw3w
yIT BAKERS American, Homeopathic and French
w. Chocolate, prepared Cocoa. Cocoa Paste, Bsona.
Cocoon shells. ,&c,-To merchants and consumers who
would purchase the best products OF the cocoa free from
,dniteraron, nutritious than Coffee and
lusiy unsurpassed the subscriber recommends the above
irriclcs manufactured 10y himself His bronna and
PASTE, delicate. palaabe and salutay drinks of
ids convalescents, and Others by the
eminent physicians superior any other preparations His
manufactures always sale, any quantity, by the
most respectable who~-sae groccs in the eastcfA ees.
md by mis- agents, Messrs uswes Gray e. Co., l0st1
lanes M Buncc Co., Hartford, Connecticut Hussey
Murray, New York; Grant n Stonc Philadelphia Thos.
Ohio. WALTER BAKER,
April 2l-2ewlm WAS Dorchester Massachusetts.
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FLORENE's NEW HOTEL,
NJ, 400 Broaa,pau corner of Walker street, Nec York.

IN STYLE
TNHIS elegant Hotel is now open for the reception OF
i travellers The proprietor solicits visit i,om those
whoe business or pleasure may call them the city Of
New York The Hotel is designed to be conducted upon
the European system, and with the adoption OF all modern
Improvements. 80. -,
Vsiters all times procure apartments with or with
out board Those who may wish to take their meals IN
the Hotel do in private apartments OF great beauty
or in public Restaurant saloon OF elaborate and costly
magnicence probably without an equal on the continent
Of America and upon economical terms -
The proprietor hatters himself that his house viii be
found upon trial least equal TO any known establishment
in point of elegance, economy, and desabiliy
ne kitchen is under the direction Of Anlercan French
and Italian cooks JOHN FLORENCE, Jr.,
Anril 3)--d3m Proprietor.
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EGAL Bsbliography.-A Thesaurus of American, Eng
l,sh Irish and Scotch Law Books, together with some
outneul Treascs, with critical observations their
various editions and authority TO which IL prehxed
con,ous list of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In vol by j. "
Marvin Just published, and this day received by op
April "a - IA boN
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UNR. y. H. PIPER, Homeopathic Physician, mas
removed his office TO Pennsyivania avenue, north
ID near lOh street. over j. II. Gibbss fancy store.
D, Poer cn ploys galvanisn eirco-magnetism as an
agent In the cure OF disease when necessary
Hours of attendance Mt Office for application Oh ABOVE, e
aSor,oon ' ~ " March 81
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Devoted the of democracy liberty of religion, and
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NEW DAILY EXPRESS LINE
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Trough by Mall Train from Washington, via Alsr
burg, Virginia.
TIME undersigned, having made the necessary arrange
,neuis with the Steamboat and Railroad Conpapes be-
tween the above named places now pre- pared under
the name and style OF ROGERS, DARkACoTI " Al
LEN TO receive every description of light goods, aud Tor
ward the same (as above stately reasonable terms
We trust, by giving our personal attention to the bust
ness to meet with encouragement and friends
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Ton. u.,t.l
NAV he care, will be delivered tree oil cart
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the freight train.
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!. r. r. DhKRACOTT, Train captain. X. +. u p r. r..
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MARSEILLEs LINE OF PA KETS,
Taaachfnx at Gibraltar n ks.ad uussetsxerR.

Touching at Gibraltar to io'sd passengers.
THE aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
i from New York on the lst and from Marseiles on
the 10th Of each month, as ioows
Ship Prince de Joinvie, (new,) Capt. w. w Laurence,
Oct. l, 1876. . 40
Ship Arcole, (new,) Captain w. X. Hoodless Nov ],
$40.
Ship CASTOR, Capt James Anthony, Dec. !, 1916.
Ship Nebraska, (new) Captain James Watson, jan ],
1917.
Ship -, Feb. /, l8H.
MARSEuLES.
Ship Prince dc Jonvile, (new,) Capt W. W. Laurence,
Dec. 10, 1916.
Ship Arcole (new) Capt w. H. Hoodless, Jan 10, lsi7
Ship CASTOR, Capt. james Anthony, Feb. 10, l8i7
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Capt James Watson, March TO-
1917
Ship --, -, April TO- l8f7.
These vessels all Of the first class and commanded by
of experience Their accommodations Tor passengers
unsurpassed for comfort and convenience Goods sent
the agents will be forwarded free OF all other expenses
than those actually paid.
For freight or passage, apply to
CHAMBERLAIN 81 PHELPS,
lob Front street; or to
n BOYD IL HINCKEN, agents,
No. 9, Tontne Buildings. corner of Wall and Water
Streets New York