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NEW AND MOST ExPEDIT1oUs LINE

NEW AND MOST EXPEDITIONS LINE
To Piney Point and the other landings the Potomac,
and to persons acishing agreeable ercusion by the
Chesapeake bay to baltimore. "a
r ED~.h THE public is hereby advised that and
after Monday the 9th instant, the quick and
beautiful steamer POWHATAN will semi-,veekly, in
connexon with the steamer AUGUSTA, between the
mouth of Aqua creek, Piney Point, and Baltimore.
Passengers by the Augusta, leaving Washington
Alexandria at 81, a. m Mondays and Thursdays, ar
Aqua creek about IL m, where they take the supe-
ror Powhaan, arriving Piney Point between
and 8, p The Powha thence proceeds Balti-
more, where she arrives by 4, m. the next morning.
Returning the Powlaan will leave Baltimore at p.
Tuesdays and Fridays Passengers by her breakfast
Piney Point, and arrive Aqua creek by IL, M where
they take the mail Augusta and arrive Aexa-
dria by Al and at Washington by p.
The Powhatan will take in and put out passengers at all
the landings on the Potomac
Passage and fare between Washington Alexandria and
Piney Point, and return SO 90
Passage to any other landings on the Potomac be-
low Aqua creek 80
Passage between Washington Alexandria and
Baltimore, (including meals,) with the privilege of
returning the next day at charge of 81 only 90
For further particulars apply Capt w Rodgers,
board the Augusta, or to
GEO. MATTINGLY, Agent.
June
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.Frrst Principles Of Chemistry ~

Df BENJAMIN SILIIMAN, Nj. A,
Professor, IN Yale College of applied the Arfs
no department of science, usually taught in col
eges and schools, has there been felt such lamenabe
deccncy OF textbooks in that of chemistry None
the textbooks upon this subject in
The wants OF teachers, and for past there has been
general inquiry for textbook better adapted for colleges
fore besn bes ,h nn any OF ihose mat nave he6eo
sor Slnan has been induced to prepare elementary
work. winch, we have hesitation saying is cacua-
ted inevery respect to fill this long existing deficiency The
welknown reputation OF the author is in itself sufficient
guaranty Of the merits of the work. Every sheet has pass
ed through three able hands, and the book has been made
III al respects as complete possible. ~
The work is printed in limo. form of 492 pages,
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
str, and consider decidedly the best elementary work
ON that science with which have met, containing large
amount OF welarranged matter in small space. The
style is clear and concise it should be in textbook,
and easily comprehensive by the beginner Its work
admirably adapted to the Of schools and academies
and oil all who commencing the study of chemistry.
"HENRY S. PATTERSON, M. d.,
Professor of Matera Medica, Pennsylvania College"
For sale by +. TAYLOR.
Price one dollar. June l6.
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TN this school pupils fitted for admission the college
i classes, or for other objects
Mr. John Pickett, gentleman who is amply qualified
having passed throuh collegiate course been en-
gagged for several in the business of will
have charge OF the school, His whole time aud energies
VIII be devoted to its interests and is hoped it will thus
be rendered worthy of extensive patronage.
This school will be under the constant superintendent
OF the Faculty of the College.
CHARGES QUARTER
Reading, writing and elementary arithmetic 81 90
Arithmetic, geography English grammar geography
Of the heavens ancient and modern history 8 90
Natural philosophy, chemistry, algebra geometry,
surveying, housekeeping and composition 8 90
6ann ana creek classics 10 20
Pupils who board, and have a room in the COLLEGE
building, will be charged for library, room, bed,
y, ana furniture s 90
Iao,e' hghts, and servant per week 2 80
to the college. ~
COLLEGE HILL, d. c., Aug. "a, ISf7--2aw3w
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SLAoo iNO. S.--VHue Ouk IUtOeT.
a 90 pieces ice % 20 feet long 2 by q inches
5000 linear feet p5omiscuous lengths, average less
IMAM I'D iee 10 by 10 inches.
CLASS No, 3-Steathing Copper and Naas.
], 25o sheets 80 OF. hot rolled sheathing copper
LOO lbs II inch copper sheahing nails
All of the above timber be of the best quality
sound and free from splits shakes and bad knots
and must DO well hewn the sides parallel, the angles
right angles and the pieces must be OF size sufficient adj
nit of being wrought the above dimensions free of sap
The copper is be the best hot rolled sheahing copper
number and be so endorsed the price per cubic foot for
distinctly stated and the Whole VI, Oh eaeh bid
rectly added up and expressed in words.
yards before the tay March next subiect such
inspection each place of delivery chief of the bu-
In conformity with the provisions Of the law approved
August 10. 1916, each offer must be accompanied by
sons the effect that he they undertake that the bidder
or bidders will, if his their bid be accepted
obligation whin days after the bidder bidders shall
have been notified by letter through the post office, OF the
acceptance Of his their bids with good and sufficient
sureies, to furnish the materials proposed for.
That the bureau may be enabled carry said law
execution bidders are required to accompany their bids
with certificate from navy agent, district attorney,
Judge of the district responsible public Off
known the Navy Department stating that the guar
antors to their bids responsible and able
the requirements OF the law OF the failure Of the
bidders to enter into contract accordingly.
No bid will be considered which does conform TO
these rules in all respects and the bureau itself
the right reject the oilers of any dcautng bidder
tractor
Bond and security will be required in one-thrd the
mated amount OF the contract and ten cent? in adi-
ton the security by bond will be deducted from each
bill paid, until the contract shall be cancelled and ninety
per cent VIII be Pad Wl'n thirty days aer the dsye
$5 900 in amount.
BY order of the Bureau Of Yards and Docks.
VIM. b. SCOTT, Navy Agent
GsTo be published once week for four weeks in the
Union and National Intelligencer Washington Argus,
Portland, Maine Morning Post, Boston Argus Albany,
New York Journal of Commerce, New York Pennsyi-
vanian, Philadelphia; Sun, Batmore Enquirer, Rich
Va Nnrfnl Vo Naxy flr-
leans; Democrat, Pensacola; Standard, Raleigh, M G.
Georgian savannah; Mercury Charleston s. G. and one
number of squares it contains marked thereon, be for
warded to this office with the bill for advertising.
Aug. 4-la4W 49,. III
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Cumberland, "A,
BACON COLLEGE.

rT,HlS hourishing institution, locaed Harrodsburg
KY, Zone of the moral and delightful villages in
America long and Justly celebrated for mineral waters
in the full tide Of successful operation under the fol-
lowing faculty, viz;
JAMES SnANNoN, President ind Professor of Bellies Lot
tres and OF Moral intellectually and Political Science.
SAMUEL HATCH Professor OF Natural Philosophy, Chem
istry, and Geology. q t4s'a'y
H., II. WHITE, Professor of Mathematics and Civil Eng-
neerng.
G. II. MATTHEWS, Professor of Ancient Languages
D. AsKEw, Principal of the Preparatory department.
Dr.. q. ID. RUNY.,N, BuIsar. y i yH
1t is confidently believed that college in the west Of
ers superior advantages for obtaining thorough educa
ton on the most reasonable terms
The next session of ten months will commence on the
first Monday in September on which day it is desirable
that every student should be at his post.
Extra classes be instructed, ii necessary in Hebrew
French, and Italian.
Tuition in college proper $40 for the college year Board
in good families (ncludng washing and Ights) can be
had at from Ss2 to 81 % per week.
JAMES SHANNON, President
HARRopsguRG, KY.--JulY S--laW6Wcp ~
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TO our SUBSCRIBERS.

The name OF entered upon our hooks ne IN
payment OF the subscription be made in advance " ~
Distant subscribers money rts tbs
transmission. - - $500 al -
The COUNTRY PAPER is published ti WEAKLY auyin~ hs ...
sons OF Congress and semiweekly during ftttss
Subscriptions for period Less than year = M Ls .eov.s nm
terms propertioned to the above annual rates 'N w
postmastes certificate remittance III pavntns r s,hs.
tons advertise will be ecsir thsrsor ra
notes any speciepay ing bank will be received - "
to nv
sending DAILY subscribers with sFNf
WEEkLY subscribers, with Sa5 enclosed; WEEKLY sub
ssoes with $40 enclosed VIII be entitled to copper
edition as they furnish subscribers for ,n.. ~,
90 Tar CoNsRSoa.L REelsrEK will be furnished them on thu
teras l ~ 1'"-.fSsla7 I'D -
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CARLTON HOUSE,

THE proprietor of this establishment begs leave TO inform
= his friends and the public generally, that his house.
iarsed was reonens 3 repaired ana considerably en-,
June The whole of the ground floor has been included in
nished throughout
The proprietor trusts that in the Carlton will be found all
the comforts and quiet of private house, together with the
living and attendance OF fashionable hotel and solics
from his patrons continuance of the avors hitherto be-
slowed, pledging himself his endeavors to
give general satisfaction. PRESTON H. HODGES.
Aug 2}--2w
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NIMTTARY LAW, Oourts nIartiaI Skc-The Consti.

MILITARY Law, Courts Martial Skc.-The Consti-
ltI tuition and Practice OF Courts Martial and the Law
Of EVIDENCE OF such Courts by Captain Simmons, Royal
Artillery, 3D. edition. enlarged, vo London. The Duties
OF Judge Advocates, by Captain r. NJ Hughes, Deputy
Judge Advocate General, vol, London, lS45 Notes on
Military Law and the Proceedings of Courts Martial, by
Capt Grifiths, 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
Judge Advocate General of the Bombay Army, vol, Lon
don Macarthur the Principles and Practice of Courts
London. Treatise on Courts Martial, by Major Adye,
Deputy Judge Advocate, vol, London. Military Law,
Constitution, Practice OF Courts Martial, the Law of Mil
tary Evidences &c, by Capt De Hart Of the United States
nlley, vol, New York. American Military Law and
the Practice of Courts Martia by Lieut. OBren, United
States Army yo,, Philadelphia. :, Macomb's Practice Of
Courts Martial, vol, New York. Proceedings OF Military
Court of Enquiry on Generals Scott and Gaines vol
Mackenzie case, by j. Fenmore Cooper vol, New York
Military Miscellany: History Of Military Punishmens
Nc, by Marshall Deputy Inspector General, VOL 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
on soldiers vol. London Official Letters Naval and
Military, Of the last War of Great Britain and the United
States, vo-and MANY others of the same classification
including also various Military and Naval Histories, Bio
graphes and Memoirs, OF which just imported by
June Is F. TAYLOR.
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Young Ladies' Academy Of the Visitation,
Northeast Of Park and Centre Streets 6daor Md'
TIME duties of this institution will be resumed the first
j. Monday of September.
Board and tuition, per annmn Si@ o
Half boarding, .la,.-. =, a.
higher branches, per nnnuh = ~ 49,
Elementary Instruction, per ahfuh = .r.4, ~
The usual extra charges made Tor instruction in the
rpb sSnonish Latin and Italian languages for music
an te 3tslu harp guitar, organ drawing and painting,
nil paintng use Of philosophical apparans, DC.
e extensive and elevated grounds of tile academy pre-
sent il IS believed peculiar advantages for the health and
81 s school hd % s ese
u.s.
Tuition forpupils under the age Of a. per S25
Tuitlontor pupils under the age of TO- T. 30
Ink, qplis ocea, ...l. lt ...l jill. Il. 90 3
Aug is-d6diSep tla 81. d-.4 49,.
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Chesnn street above seUeNh, The Hail.
PHILADELPHIA
NHIS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and relmished,
l. and the proprietor has spared no means insure
to his visitors every comfort and convenience. The
dining for gentlemen well the private ordi-
nary for Indies, large and convenient The parors and
chambers capacous, and fitted up the modern
style. This house being in central positions the prope-
tor solicts continuance of public favor pedgng himself
that effort his part shall be spared them
every luxury the city affords
N. B. bath house is attached the hotel where warm
and cold baths canbe had any hour.
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~ FOR sALE.-A two-story brick rough house
Mia pleasantly situated on New York avenue in full
A view of the Potomac between 18th and 18th streets,
square no.
Itconains eight rooms, and dry and convenient cellar
with good yard in front and back and is well sted
acc0nQdatea gentesi llnily 1t is within one minutes
Also, number l6 in square IS, eligbly situated H
street. near Gen Eaton's, in the First Ward, containing
Two lots numbered and in square 1884, situated on the
OF 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, OF
Capitol, containing a, lag feet
The terms ofthe above will be moderate, and made
suit persons in moderate circumstances.
For particulars apply to CHARLES DE SEEDING,
March 6-2awn No IL Todd's Buildings, Penn. avenue.
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'NAMAsK Tnblc-cIoths and Nnpii s,--We have re-
main ia quite an assortment OF daras tabeblotis,
On coths) Also daaiask diapers, all widths hnd nap
kns assorted sizes and qualities Being very DESTROYS
c,se Them out previous to fall purchases we have deer
,ninad to offer tns acos for cash ANY. persons want
-, h ahnve ds We an opfoft,Inty not often with
to buy bargains. e,,,r,. q "a =
Aug I6-6tif -. CLAOEl III ~ -
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II AND ZrOR SALE.-I2O acres land fronting tn

r AND FOR SALE.-L%O acres OF land fronting ON the
IL Rockville turnpike, within mile Of the George
town corporation line, and north OF land of Mr. John
Green, embracing several beautiful sites for buildings well
wooded and 1t will be sold together, divided
to suit purchasers. bf,
Also Is the road being the meeting
lot which will be divided, if necessary into parts.
Also 80 of excellent land adjoining Tennaly Town,
Immediately north OF Mrs Syless farm, well waered
The above lands convenient to the markets OF
the city and Georgetown and in order close the sale OF
them they will be disposed OF very reduced prices and
on accommodating Appy either to Richard Smith,
or 10 Charles ]. Nourse tfE Oct. 3-lawu 4
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rJHE RETREAT.--A boarding and day school for
l. young ladies' under the SUPERVISION q the bishop OF
Pennsyvanip, on School-house Lane, miles from Phia-
delpha near crossing Of c fhadelpna and MOTIFS
town roiiroad. Miss M A.. Spafard, prime pal MIS- IL
Spaard assistant principal M Felix Dsou,p, late Proes-
the University rance, teacher Trench and Latin
LISTERS ioi Rsrsoi addressed to box No 1863 pos,
Office, Philadelphia. IL. ii 1 A. f-t-,
Refer 10 the Right Rev Bishop Potter; Rev b. H Macur.
dy No l5s North 18th street DR. o. Trriche, custom house;
Robert halston esq, NOD, south Front street. Phtasiai-
July l9-lawIY
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{esSA FOR RENT. and possession given Immediately
sA.H the connodions and pleasant dwelling house and
2 premises on the corner of 18th street and New York
late in the occupancy of Francis Davdge
Connected with the above is milk house, stable, and
carrlagehousc, coalhouse large lot for garden, &c.
with fine bearing fruess and excellent water near
at land.
This Of the healthy situations in Washington
with good view of and only square the Pres-
dents grounds and the executive departments
Apply to G. II. James, esq, next door, or to
Aug. 2-it JAMES HARMED, 18th street.
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June 30--3taw
et. Johns College, Annapolis, Md.

MILL resume the lectures and studies on September 9th
w when pupils may join the several classes. They may
be prepared in the school for collegiate standing
and then instructed in all the branches of full scientific
and classical course The apparatus very valuable
completes the library extensive; besides the rich cab
net of minerals the State collection in geology deposited
here and the chief officers of the State government
members of the Board Of Trustees The modern languages
taught without extra charge The expenses SIS,
per The site is peculiarly beautiful and healthul
and there is railroad communication with Washington
Baltimore. The annual commencement is on the I'D Of
February HECTOR HUMPHREYS,
Aug Il-2awlm President.
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Total lives insured
MORRIS ROBINSON, Pres


"a THE late residence of Mr. Armied, Prince street,
k in Alexandria. The house is brick built Of the best
materials handsomely finished, and wearranged for
fort and convenence contains fifteen rooms, of them
large and airy, and has wide hall through the centre.
Ouhouses of BRICK also covered with metal consisting
range of wood and warehouses; csten above ground
two bathing and two dressing rooms. On the opposite
wing, fine greenhouses and In the brick twostory
double house for servants va
The ower-gardens extend from Patrick Henry street.
The vegetable garden is large and productive.
1t is considered, by many, the handsomes and most de-
sirable residence in the District.
1t will be sold low and accommodating TERMS APP
pcaton VIM. ID. MUTT,
Sept 25--tf At the Treasury Department
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WAR DEPARTMENT, Aug. 10, 1s47.

CIRCULAR
To officers of the United States army commanding at
Merican ports IN the possession Of the United States
forces
7NHE President has directed modification of the duty
levied books imported into Mexican ports in The pos
of the the United States. The duty here
after will be twenty per cent ad valoem upon books OF all
kinds, in lieu OF the present duty The modified duty will
be levied upon all books delivered the importers
their agents. after the receipt of this order.
w. L. MARCY,
Secretary OF War.
WAn DrrAu Inlu
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Army Portfolio.

SERIES of views, comprising sketch OF the encamp-
~ inent OF the United States army, under General Tay
lor Corpus Christi heights OF Monterey from the Sao
road, looking towards the city from the west valley OF
Saltilo, from the base of Palace hill, Monterey
ofthe city OF Monterey, from housetop the
main plaza; and Monterey from Independence
hill, near the Bishops Palace with the village Of Guada
lupe and Sierra Sia Saddle Mountain, in the dis
lance. Sketched by Captain d. p Whiting, 7th infantry
U. s. A., and this day received for sale, Statoners
Hail. Pennsylvania avenue
Prices for the series of plates, 81
June 49, VIM FISCHER
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States and Foreign Agency mt Washington CITY


TIME undersigned have associated for the purpose OF
acting business general agents. in the city OF Wash
ingon d. O., under the firm and style of RICHARD ).
COKE & co. n ett
They will attend the purchase and sale of real
generally in all parts of the United States;
To the formation of companies here in Europe, for
the purchase disposal of lands in all parts of the United
States;
To the prosecution of claims the government of the
for lands money before the executive de-
partnens Congress;
To obtaining remission OF fines penalties, and forfeit
ures for alleged violation of the other laws
To settlement of accounts with the State Treasury,
War Navy, and Post Office Departments;
To the prosecution of claims before any boards oil com
missoners existing or hereafter to be provided:
Long experience, and extensive pracuc knowledge oil
business qualify the undersigned TO perform any OF the
foregoing descriptions OF business which may be cohded
to their An extensive personal acquaintance with
present and former high officers OF the government and
members of either house OF Congress, renders particular
references 10y 80 is- ~ 80 80 81 VA q
Letters inquiry merely will be answered free pf charges
but Ia all cases communications addressed 70 the hrm must
be post paid. $50; 81 ~
| Charges win be reasonable - q -~-- p a----
Office Twelfth street, between and streets.
I----1 --f'- 7'''t'aih r. RICHARD s. OOKB,
tA---- .--- ROGER c. w ElLsHTrNAN,
- .c@n1 JAMES PRENTISS
WILLIAM A. BRADLEY. y
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INCEST OF the Maryland neports-ConpIflns ga.
~ rs and Mcfehry vols Harris and ;epasfop, lnd,
Chnncery Reports yosBy William Henry sGniis, 81 h
William Brown and Frederick William brihe ~
p.i,ao ,b,r Complete in one volume, large octave
Price $40 Just issued from the press ana rayf ds ~
ceived. .tl,li 70 -
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DRUFF'S Map of the Valley Of Mexlc0.--A and
ID correct map the valley OF Mexico and the surround
ing mountains, including map of the route between Vera
Cruz Alvarado, and Pueba, drawn by j. Godsborough
Bru day received for sale Statoners Hall, Penn
syvana avenue, doors of 18th street Price rs
VIM. FlSCHEh.
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THE Potomac Pavilion, this delightful watering place,
Il having been entirely reftted and furnished anew is
open the reception and accommodation of vsites
Piney Point is situated the Potomac river, its
mouth and commands view OF the debouche of that noble
the Chesapeake bay easy of access being
about hundred miles distant from Washington and Bal
timore
The bathing this place is at all times perfectly safe,
there is under-curren and the invalid and others
enjoy surf bathing with the security New bathing
houses have been erected and every attention Will be paid
the comfort and of guests 10 the invalid
this place presents pleasant resort for health and ecrea-
The steamer Augusta leaves Washington every Monday
and Thursday O'clock m Tor Piney Point, and
turning, leaves "Wednesday and Saturday att, u. m.
The steamer Columbia leaves Washington every We'd
nesday g. nl Tor the Point; returning leaves every
Sunday at d, a. m.
The steamer Oceoa leaves Washington every Sunday
o'clock a. m, and every Thursday at O'Clock, p
returning leaves the Point every Wednesday and Saturday
mornings .o 90
Board per month $50 90
Board per week %
Board per day %
Children and servants half price
HARDWOOD ~ KELLER.
July l6-3tawtlstS
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Important New Work.

Important New Work.
United STATES FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT.
~ The Treasury Department and its various fiscal bu-
reaus their origin, organization, and practical operations
Illustrated being supplement- TO the Synopsis of Treasury
instructions for the administration revenue laws affect
ing the commercial and system of the United
States in fourteen chapters. BY Robert Mayo MD; one
volume quarto Price So 50.
The above work, which has been for considerable time
in preparation at the Treasury Department. has Just been
printed extra copies OF which are for sale by
WIN. q. FORCE .
Aug Penn. avenue, corner of 10th street
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Navy AGENTS OFFICE WASHINGTON, Aug g. 1877
SEALED PROPOSALS. endorsed s. Proposals for Mate
~ rails for Docks, will be received this Office until g
O'Clock, p m, the 18th day of September next for the de-
livery of the timber specified in classes and each ofhe
navy yards kittey, Philadelphia and Pensacola also
for the delivery of the copper and nails specified in class
at the navy-yard, Pensacola.