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UNIVERSITY OF rSs.syl.ar, Medical Medical, Depart Depart

Il UNIVERSITY OF PsnnsyIvani., Medical Depart
u naent, Session of lsAs-'A8.-The medical leetured
will Monday, the 10th day OF October, ans
be delivered under the following arrangement
Theory and practice of medicine, by Nathaniel Chap
man. M. ID.
Anatomy by William f. Horner, NJ. ID.
Nlateria Medca and Pharmacy, by George h. Wood,
M d.
Chemistry, by James B. Rogers M. ID.
Surgery. by William Gibson, M. ID.
Obstetrics and the diseases of women and children, by
Hugh l.. Hodge, M ID.
Institutes OF medicine, by Samuel Jackson M. ID.
Clinical instruction, at the Penns vana Hospital, by
George b. Wood, Nj d., ON medicine, and George w. Nor
ris, M. d., on surgery twice q week.
Demonstrative Instruction in medicine and
week. by the Professors of the Medical Faculty assisted
by w w. Gerhard M. d., and Heary III. Smith, NJ ID.
Preliminary lectures will be delivered daily from the I'd
the lIth OF October, inclusive
The for practical anatomy will be open from De-
tober LIST to the end OF March ensuing John Nel M D.
demonstrator.
Amount of fees for lectures in the University SI05
Matriculating fee tpaid once only
Hospital fee 10
Practical anatomy 10
Graduating fee 80
The commencement will take place early in April.
w. +. HORNER, M. D.,
Dean of the Medical Faculty.
1856 Chestnut above Thirteenth, opposite the u s.
Mint, Philadelphia.
July 27--3tawtl6Oct
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DROPOsALs for carrying the mails of the United States
the LIST of November, 1913 to the LIST OF july 1880
on the following route in Texas will be received at the
Post Office Department. in the city of Washington, until
o'clock, of the 18th OF September next to be decided
by the next day.
Texas 450 miles and back. steamboats, once week,
LIST July LIST November residue OF year, once in
five days
Schedule from LIST July to LIST November
Leave New Orleans every Saturday at p. arrive at
Galveston next Monday by pm
Leave Galveston every Tuesday 10 m; arrive at
New Orleans Thursday by 10 a. IN.
Schedule from LIST November to LIST July.
Leave New Orleans every 9th day at m; arrive at
Galveston in 4S hours
Leave Galveston every 9th day at p arrive at New
Orleans in AZ hours
Proposals for twice week service, either the whole
part of the year, will be considered.
NOTES
signed by responsible persons the following
manner viz:
50 The undersigned guaranty that
If his bid for carrying the mail from to be
pied by the Postmaster General shall into
obligation prior the first day of November 'ert, with
good and sufficient suretes to perform the service pro-
posed"
MASTER other equivalent testimony, that the guaranors
are property and able make good their guaranty
The proposal should be sent TO the department sealed
endorsed oProposas for route No in ;" and
addressed to the First Assistant Postmaster General
For the prohibition of bids resulting from combination,
and the and conditions which the contract is to be
'''N'' So N'O c. JOHNSON,
Postmaster General
Post Office Department, July 81, 1848-1nw4w.
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CyOLDIERS' CLAIMS.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS offers
- his services in procuring the settlement of the claims of
soldiers who enlisted during the Mexican In ordinary
of this class he charges for attending to claim be-
fore the departments at Washington and getting i settled
whether for bounty land scrip, pension five dollars for
pay mileage, clothing &C., ten per cent on the amount
covered y dollars over if under that sum- five dol
lars He will furnish free of extra charge any form neces-
sary enable party prepare and forward to him
claim for prosecution if requested by letter, (post paid0
and directed to him, at the city of Washington.
Mr. Dickins has been for more than twelve years largely
engaged in the prosecution of claims at Washington both
against the United States and foreign governments and is,
known of those who have held pub
lie offices there during that period He will attend prompt
to all business conded him. His Office Is at his resi-
dence on street, between 18th and l4h streets.
July l2-dlm
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HyHE signature tho only safeguard against
counterfcits-The public attention is invited and par
cuay referred the advertisement setting forth the new
style oabeng, and the putting OF Dr. Beckwths anti
dyspeptc and dinner pills Also to that of Dr. Dyotts ap
proved antblious pills; bo of which, it be seen
are protected from being countereited by e only safe
guard depended uponthe WRITTEN OF the
proprietors the label of each box of pills.
All others which may be offered for sale by unprncped
persons surely base counerfes, and will be rejected
as such The pills that the hands of persons who
purchased the genuine have all been exchanged for such
as have the written signature OF the proprietor
The sole agency for the sale OF Beckwihs antdyspePc
and Dyos anti bilious pills. is vested in the hands Of I.
W. Dyott Sons OF the Columbian College, No l32 North
Second street, Philadelphia, who will execute any orders
for the same
Druggists and all wholesale dealers, who wish be fur
nshed with the genuine pills, will hes Implied the most
LIBERAL terms, by applying as above. May att
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A Foreman Wanted-The post of foreman to the South
n Caronan office will be the LIST October next
the present incumbent going into business at that time
DESTROYS of obtaining the siuaton must present the
most satisfactory references capacity and skill in the
management OF printing office and also as to sobrety
and good morals He only be capable OF carrying
on newspaper, but be good book and job printer
great deal of this kind of work is done in the office Pref
erence would be given married who would take
charge the apprentices; and to such convenient and
spacious dwelling, attached the Office would be furnished
at low rent.
Address the subscriber, post paid
A. G. SUMMER,
Columbia, s. G.
N. B. To a suitable individual possessing the proper
qualifications, would sell interest in the office in order
to the proper mechanical management oil the esab
southern country. "A. G D.
July 26-W3t
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OUT-pOsr DUTY. by Lieut.. Col Arentchildt, list

nUT-POsT DUTY, by Lieut.. Col. Arentchildt, LIST
~ hussars ~o,
Light Troops on service, by Lieut.. COL Leslie, 6O!h
Kings royal rifles
Hints to Officers Piquet service, by Capt Glasse goth
infantry. J..
Duties of an Officer Picquet and on peachments, by
Capt. Ker, 7th dragon guards.
Light Troops in the Field by Lieut. Mayne 9Th infantry
Jackson on the Formation, Discipline ana Economy oi
Armies. :,
Service and Management of Heavy Ordnance for the
Royal Regiment of Artillery.
Evolutons and Maneuvres of Field Battery and OF a
Brigade of Batteries by Capt Gore, royal artillery
Maxwels Victories of the British Armies
ArtlIersts Manual by Capt Grifths, royal artillery
4h edition.
Forication for the Rhine Frontier, by Lieut.. COL Hum
frey. c,p
ley, royal engineers
Maloe on the Attack and Defence of Fortified Places
The Sieges OF Spain by Welngton's Army, by MAJOR
General Jones.
Macaulay's Field Fortications and Field Engineering
Military Bridges, by Sir Howard Douglas
STEAMBOATS, Military Field Pocketbook
Just imported from London by r. IAYLOh
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To Timber Getter. and others.

TO Timber GetterH nn0 OtheKn
1OR SALE, large OF heavily timbered land, lying
H in Norfolk and Princess Anne counties, miles from
Norfolk containing about TOO acres, and known that
part of the Old Plantation" devised by the late Thomas
Talbot
The timber consists chiefly Of large heart pine and oak
trees Gall forest and is excellent for ship building
and other naval purposes will yield besides large guam
titles OF house timber and fire wood. The tract is distant
about a mile from a good landing, which furnishes
venent water communication nth the Gosport yard
desired the timber will be sold without the land and in
convenient parcels. Apply to DIANA TALBOT,
Executrix.
Norfolk July 7-tw4W
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once OF Committing Engineers and Councillors fol
PRtcntecs.


T1OR mpa ring information the subject Of Inventions
and on the application of chemical and mechanical sci
ence to the arts agriculture manufactures and mnes and
for procuring and defending patents in the United States
and in foreign countries,
Professor WALTER r. JOHNSON, late of Philadelphia and
a. C. RoBBINs of Washington city, Ito be aided by HAz
ARD KNowLEs esq., late machnist of the United States
Patent Ofce associated themselves together for the
above branches Of professional business
either in their office, at the Patent Ohice or before inc
courts and will devote their undivided attention to Tor
wardng the interests others who may con-
suit the place business in their hands Mr. Knowles
has the past twelve years held the Of machnist in
the United States Patent Office and resigns that situation
in order take part in the present undertaking. His tai
and peculiar fitness for the important office 50 long
filled by him. have been fully recognised by inventors
wherever the Office itself is known . -
The Office of Messrs j. e. R. is on street, opposite the
Patent Office Washington D. c., where communications
(po,t paid will be promptly attended to- examinations
made drawings, specifications, and all requisite papers
prepared and models procured when desired on reas9na
Bile terms Letters OF inquiry expected to be answered al
ter examinations had must be accompanied by lee OF
five dollars.
In the duties their office which pertain to the patent
laws Messrs 81 r. will be assisted by legal gentleman
highest professional character, and fully converani
with mechanics and other scientific subjects.
WASHINGTON, d. c., June l, 1913.
June
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n TAGNIFICENT PIANOs.--The attention of the public
M (bu particularly those persons who may wish to pur-
nation of those recently received for sale the old
shed next door to Fuers Hotel One of the instru
ments a magnificent, full grand octave piano. in
rich rosewood case highly polished and carved solid legs
This beautifully finished instrument, unequaled by any
appreciate its superior qualities and applied for early,
win be sold at great bargain Also other piano fortes
of Boston manufacturer with octaves metallic
frames, harp pedal Nc. &c. constantly on hand which
will be warranted for twelve months and sold from 1925 to
$50 less than the quality be purchased for else
where-anyhing to the contrary Notwithstanding.
Juy 28-3taw3w VIM. FISCHER.
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ELOQUENCE SPEECHES of

PARLIAMENTARY ELoaUENCE. Speeches of Can
nng and from his writings, volume,
Of $50 pages full bound in leather price (ha price, rs
cents The Selected Speeches Of Wyndham and Husks,
son. complete in volume of GIG pages price (haf
prce) Selected Speeches of Patrick Henry Fisher
Ames, John Randolph Edward LIVINGSTON, Gouverneur
rett Josiah Quincy and other distinguished Americans,
complete in volume Of 53l pages, full bound in leather
- f. TAYLOR.
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TN ru,susncs of law, l. JAMES K POLK, President of
the United States Of ss ao hereby hs declare "nSss
mentioned land offices in Wisconsin, at the periods here
matter ,h saa Office at FALLS OF ST CRoIx RIVER
commencing on Monday, the fourteenth day OF August
msn,oned townships and fractional townships, viz
No,th of the base line and eest Of the fourth principal sr
~ dian
rownsbips twenty, five and twenty-six OF range
Townships twenty five, tweny-six and twenty seven, oil
townships twemyeght and twenty nine, of range sew
townships tweny-egh twenty nine, thirty, and thirty
two, OF range eighteen =,
Township thirty, and fractional townships hV-ohe an"
thirty two, of range nineteen -,
Fractional townships twenty-nine and thirty, and town
ships hirty-one and thirty-two, OF range twenty
At the same place commencing Monday, the twenty
eighth day of August for the disposal OF the public
lands within the aforementioned townships and fractional
townships, to wit;
North of the base line aud of the fourth principal
ridian.
Fractional townships wentysix and twentyseven, and
townships twentyeight twcntynne lhiry thifyohe' ana
thirty two, of range twenty -one 49,,
Fractional townships tweny-sx, twenty-seyen ana
twepty-eieht, and townships twentynne, thirty mirV
one, and ,hirty-rwo OF range twenty-five;
Fractional townships twenty and twenty nine, ana
Fractional townships rwenty-nine' thirty, and ihry-one
At,be land Office at GREEN BAY, commencing Mon.
he ay of August next for the disposal of
the nubc lands situated within the aforementioned town
ships and fractional townships, VIZ;
North of the base line and east Of the fourth principal me
' ridtan.
Townships thryfve, hirty-six and hlrty-seven' and
fractional township thiriyeight, OF range twenty:
Fractional townships hirtyfve hirty-six thirty seven,
and thirty-eight, of range twenty one; =, A., -
Fractional townships thry-fve, thry-six hirty-seven,
| and thirty eight of range twenty-five.
Lands appropriated by law for the of schools, mill
tay or other purposes will be excluded from the sales
fhe Offering Of the above mentioned lands win be com
on the days appointed and proceed in the order in
which they advertised with al convenient despatch
closed But no sale shall be kept open longer than two
weeks and private entry OF any OF the lands W DC ad
mted until after the piraton OF the two weeks
Given under my hand at the city OF Washington this
eighth day of Nav ammo Domin thousand eight hun
dred and forty-eight. ,.,,,. :, ,,o,v
BY the President: JAMES N. POLh.
| RICHARD M. YOUNG, -
| Com missioner of the General Land Office
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TINE POTOMAC PAVILION, at this delightful water
ngpace will be open, usual for the reception and
accommodation OF visers, on the 10Th OF June. Piney
Point situated the mouth of the Potomac river,
mandng "A noble and picturesque view OF the Chesa
peake Bay Ii OF being about one hundred
miles from the cities of Baltimore and Washington The
bathing this place all times perfectly safe, there
is undercurren and the invalid and others can enjoy
surf bathing with the greatest security The bathing houses
have been put complete order, and will be well attended
To the invalid there is place that present as many
for the promotion of health, resort for
pleasure and recreation. and regular breeze
renders the air all times perfectly pure and elastic
An excellent cotion band will be in attendance all the
A number of new and safe fishing and sailing
Board per month $50 90
week W
day 80
Children and servants half price.
The steamer Columbia will leave Washington for Piney
Point every Wednesday at a. returning VIII leave
the Point on Sunday at a.
The Osceola leaves Washington for the Point
every Sunday att and Thursday at a. return
ing will leave on Wednesday and Saturday morning.
A. w. KIRKWOOD,} p,onr.,ors
F. L. KELLER, i'P
June l-3ta wtlsJ al y&2awtlSept
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Lives insured lO4
MORRIS ROBINSON, President.
SAMr. HANNAY, Secretary
CHARLES DE SELDING, No IL Todd's Buildings,
Pennsylvania avenue, Agent.
W. i JOHNSTON M. d., opposite City Post Office,
7th street, Physician.
Pamphlets explanatory Of the principles and operations
OF the company be obtained application at the
agents office.
July 4-law4w MAT. Init
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TIME American Quarterly Register and maaaxins
i conducted by James Stryker.-Ths valuable period-
cn 10 lust issued from the press of E. c. ~ Bidde oil
Philadelphia Il may be had at hebooks,ore Of the sub
scrber who 10 the agent for this city, and who receive
subscriptions and deliver copies all that to taue
WILLIAM M. MORRISON
.fesr.ar Penn. avenue Washington city.
M For the character and design of the work. reference
is also made 10 Hon. John A. Bryan opposite Wizards o-
tel Pen usylvania avenue. -, June 3--2awu
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FIRST PREMIUM AN.

cIELPHO's FIRST PREMIUM AN
- GLESEA LEG.-Introduced into the
' United States and made solely by William
Selpbo "a Spring street, New York This
description of artificial leg derives its
name from the celebrated Marquis OF
Angesea, who lost his leg in the battle Of
" ateroo by whom it has been adopted and worn ever
since its first invention by the late ingenious Mr. Potts.
London whom the present artist was Tor eleven years
pupil and assistant.
81 have seen the artificial leg of Mr.. Sepho; its con
structon appears excellent and well calculated to answer
all the objects desired. But the best of all the proof
those who wear them this ID positive and undenable
Some of my friends, whom have muuated, Inform me
VALENTINE MOTT,
professor OF Surgery, University New York"
Also selpho's ARTIFICIAL Hand.-An entirely new and
useful substitute for lost hand, arranged that the
wearer can open and shut by means of the remaining
stump. w. S. will give further information by aPpics
tion or by letter. post paid He also refers to DIR. j. 5
Wear op. Magnetic Telegraph Office, Columbia, South
Carolina who is authorized to receive orders.
July Ism
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Old Point Hotel.


an the 18th day of August 1913. at mid day, on the
premises shall sell the highest bidder, the new
front building which forms portion OF the establishment
at Old Point Comfort in Virginia, known the od
Point Hotel" 1t is under lease Nh French (who
owns other buildings connected with the establishment
rent of 1880 per annum, payable scmi-annualy'
This building necessary to the keeping up OF the e
tabllshment, that whoever owns the old establishment
must always be willing to rent il but should he ai
So there doubt but the United States authorizes
would grant leave suitable outhouses ON the ad
cent public grounds establish independent no
tel The building built in 1896 is spacious airy ana
beautiful, with front of upwards Of 300 feet, and is in-
sured in good offices the amount OF $4,000. .
There are the Old Point Hotel upwards OF oW
visitors and the salubry of the place, the attraction
the Qualifications there, and its great accessibility WIN w
permanent place OF public resort The pesen.
rent, after paying insurance premiums, Nc would neu
per cent. annually on $50 900 or $4,000.
The above building held by in trust for Hugh A.
Caands creditors, and we required TO sell so as
close the trust.
One of u.s. or some one interested in the trust, will be
Old Point from the 18th OF August till the day of SALE
make further explanations exhibit the lease con-
trnct made with Mr.. French.
TERMs-A credit of 8, IL, and Is months for approved
endorsed negotiable notes. N
We authorized by Mr. French to say that he WY
receive private offers for the property owned by him at va
Point. DAVID MAY,
THOS WALLACE,
Aug. 6-2awtds. Trustees of II A. Garland
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roR NOR rOLK-TwO TRIPS WEEK.

rr-A The steamer OSCEOLA having discontinued
her trips to Baltimore until further notice.
wiI on Wednesday, the 18th July, making two
trips week to Norfolk. Leaving Washington every We'd
nesday and Saturday at O'clock Returning, leave
Norfolk every Monday and Thursday at O'Clock, p M
Passage and fare SIS on. -,
Sac touches, going and returning at Piney Point, Old
Point Cone river, and the usual landings the Poomac
JAMES MITCHELL,
July 81 Captain.
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M ~. IOUNG,
of the General Land Office.
Hstice To Pre-Empton Claimants.
JESSE f. DOW,

OHce No. g. U~iow Bsiidiwgs, directly under the Union
O6Scs, Wilmington, d. C.,
TTENDs the prosecution Of claims before Congress
IA and the various departments Of the government PEN
and bounty-land warrants particularly attended
Bounyland purchased and sold The heirs and
legal OF officers and of John Paul
Joness squadron in l779 will find be to their nteres
apply TO Mr. d., he having the rolls OF the Bon Homme
Richard and Alliance and tell glance rho are and
pho are not entitled share i'm the Denmark prizes Per
sons abroad who desire business be attended to by Mr.
a retaining fee of IS.
Refer to the members of the 18th and 3Oth Congresses
generally.
Mar 28-1y INTEL
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TINE 10th article of the articles of association of the
l. Washington and New Orleans Telegraph Company
provides the completion of the line the shall
notify meeting OF the stockholders OF the line by both pub
lie advertisement and printed notice. transmitted by mail
TO each stakeholder weeks before the time
pointed for such meeting, be holden in the city of Wash
ngton. And at such meeting pres dent, who shall be
oco director and also beard of directors consisting OF
eight persons, five of whom shall have power to transact
any business also secretary and treasurer, shall be
elected by the holders of majority of the stock
of said company represented at such meeting in
by proxy Each person entitled certificates of stock shall
have for each share which he shall be entitled
on all questions said meeting"
The said line of telegraph being completed so far
to work wire from, Washington to New Orleans the
stockholders hereby notified, in conformity with the
article above quoted that meeting of the stockholders of
the said line will be held the Office of the magnetic tee
graph the city of Washington Thursday, the l4th
ay of next 10 o'clock in the forenoon for the
purpose OF carrying the provisions of said 10th article Of
the articles of association.
B. B. FRENCH,
w. w. SEATON, Trustees.
DANIEL GOLD. }
WASHINGTON. July %, 1913.
Aug. 4-tm
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CULLIvER's TRAVELS, with four hundred graphic
VI illustrations from French designs, vol. London.
The Pilgrims Progress. fine English edition, with more
than hundred beautiful illustrations. Imported by
JulyN r. IAfLoh
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Near Haicoffs Mills fen miles from Bahimos. Maryland,
VXTILI commence the scholastic year, September 9th.
w The charge board and all connected w IN
it, and tuition in English $40 per
mum. Apply the principal,
July 25-2awtlstNoy Mrs LINCOLN PHELPS,
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CHEAP LEDGERs.-Largo size, Finest quality
~ medium paper, and of superior materials and work
manshp every respect Russia ends and marble edges
Price for ledgers of 5qures 81 25 OF quires, 81 10
+. TAYLOR.
And blank books of various sizes and descriptions, AT
prices correspondingly low
Aug g.