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rated from the animals for several weeks They
arrived in London, he il Liverpool. As soon
as he reached London, he went to see them
On his appearance outside the csge, one Of the
strangest scenes was presented that was ever
beheld. The lions, tigers. leopards, all recog-
nized him at once. When he entered among
the group. they crouched, ;hey crawed, they
lssheG their tails, with every demonstration of
delight in behodng him once more. He
scratched the neck ofthe great male lion, and
his majesty growled forth bis qualification in
notes which sounded like distant thunder.
In ancient and modern history, instances are
known Of attempts made 10 tame single ami
mails /; but till the present era there is no such
mighty exhibition Of human over animal power
as Mr.. Van Amburg presents Yet the fests Of
familiarity performed in London are nothing. it
is said, to those performed in the United States.
A writer in CINCINNATI paper, describing a
midnight visit to the aninals Of Raymond a.
Warnings Mensgerie, in their winter quarters
in that city, with Drcsbach, the famous keeper,
says: 1T was sight worth walking ten miles,
we I0unO, contrary 10 tnc dsset.'ou VI ho'utoi
historians. an elephant lying down. 1t has al
ways been asserted that these animals sleep
standing. The different Gagged animals were
reposing in the most graceful and classical at,i-
| ,udee. The lion aud the Tiger, the leopard and
the panther, were lying with their paws nfiec.
tionately twined about each other, without re-
gard TO species or nativity. Ia cages contain
ing more than one animal, it is q never-failing
custom for one to keep watch while the others
sleep. The sentry is relieved with as much.
regularity as in well regulated camp Of SOL
diers, although not, probably, with as much
precision in regard to time. The sentinel PAGES
back and forth, and is very careful not to touch
or do sny thing to arouse his comrade. Occa-
sionally he lies down, but always with his bead
toward the front of the cage, and: never sleeps
until he is relieved. This singular custom
Her Dresbach informs US, since his connection
} with the Menagerie, he has never known to be
violated.
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300 pounds OF best iron rods Tor rivets
The plate be of the best quality of American
ron free from bsers, each plate cut correctly its size,
kept level from the shears and each plate marked in white
paint with its size in feet and inches
The bar iron also be ofthe best quality of American
iron, rolled and to LENGTH and free from tags
ends The flat iron rolled with edges The pieces
marked H to be best quality hammered iron.
The ianch iron must bear TO work TO angle length
wise, without cracking
Bonds, with approved sureties in one half the
amount of the contract will be required and per
addition will be withheld from the of each pay
ment collateral security the faithful performance
the The baance ninety cent? will be paid
for each delivery, within thirty days after Of
bills, approved in Eipcao by the commandment of The
yard, by the navy agent named In the contract.
Every offer must be accompanied with written qua
rany and the responsibility Of the guarantor certified
the navy agent known to the bureau that
If the offer be accepted the bidder WILL within FIVE days
after being noed enter into contract with good and sufi
cent suees furnish the articles proposed agreeaby
the terms specified in this advertisement.
Bidders particularly cautioned endorse their
Proposals. for Plate and Bar Iron"
All offers made in strict conformity with this advor-
selaen in every particular, will be rejected informal
persons only whose offers accepted with DO noii-
fled. July l-law4w
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CONDITIONS.

CONDITIONS
1 Each bid be, for separate number on the
heduJe Nc for cash to be deposited at one of the fol-
lowing places credit of the Solicitor of the Treasury
sshedale Of property it is deposited, to wit, , -
The United States Treasury at Washington, District of
Columbia; the Assistant Treasurer at Boston and New
Each bid be accompanied with a guaranty, in
the form given below which must be certified by collect
or officer marshall United States district attorney
or postmaster, that the guarantor is good and the party
making it is responsible for the amount:
On receiving certificate of deposite signed by one of
the repositories above-m deed
os to the property described in the bid and paid for
will be executed and acknowledged by the Solicitor Of the
Treasury free OF all charge to the purchaser Such con-
veyance will be SENT free of expense, TO any post Office in
the United States as may be requested. =, =, .,-,..
the Solicitor whether there shall be one or more bids for
S. Before bidding, all persons are requested to make
themselves acquainted with the situation vaue and title
of the property they intend to bid for so as to rely upon
Alter the last day receiving them the bids will be
opened in the of such officers OF the as
shall be able to attend; and viii be examined and passed
upon fast practicable Notice will be given promptly
each %h9s bd no m Written
at length, and in legble hand The bidder should give
The Of the post office to which communications for
8 Bids must be sealed, and marked on the outside in
addressed to the soci,or of the Treasury Washington
Q. Form of bid, guaranty. and certificate.
in the State OF hereby offer the United States the
sum of dollars in cash, for their right, title, interest
and claim property described in number lin the
printed of the Solicitor Of the Treasury upon
The and conditions therein menoned and hereby
in consideration the premises, agree, in my bid
shall be accepted by said Solicitor to deposite that
sum- lawful money of the repositories mentioned
in said within thirty days after my bid shall
be accepted and notice thereof sent to me by mail
Dated l8aS ylt5tt
For value received, guarantee to the United States the
performance ofthe above undertaking by the sgne thereof
In his bid be accepted.
Dated lSiS sI
certify that the above guarantor is responsible for the
sum mentioned in the above bid
10 Pats the lands at Boston be the office
the United States district attorney in that city, and in the
Solicitors office in Washington
H. Bids not performed the part of the bidder, accord
ing the specified in the above conditions may al
the option of the Solicitor, be declared null and void In
all where fraud may have been practsed against the
United States the Solicitor may, before executing the
veyance, declare the bid invalid and OF no effect
" r. H. GlLLET,
July III Solicitor OF the Treasury.
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DREES'S RAILWAY PRACTICE, a collection oil
ID working plans and practical details OF Construction LIST
and I'd series, volumes quaro.
Woods Practical Treatise Railroad and Locomotives,
volume owl
Trats Praqae des Chemns de Fer, par Menard, vol.
urne. Brussels. e, ~. - ,,'.
Tredgold on Railroads and Carriages.
Wishaws Analysis of Railways. Badnall on Railways.
Railways, their construction and management, by Lee
Pambour on Locomotives Gordon on Locomotives.
Masonry and Stone Cutting, by Nicholson.
Guide 10 Railway Masonry, by Nicholson.
Shaw's Operative Masonry
Vca on Clements Paisley Clements. lotion Mortars
Haskefs Engineers Guide in Boring
Engineers and Contractors Pocket Book for 1s4s.
McMell's Tables for Excavations and Entertainments.
Bashforth's Calculations of Earthwork.
Sibley and Ruherford's Earthwork Tables.
Guide to Measuring and Vauing of Artifcers' Works.
Kely's Earthwork Tables Hau and Hoskng Bridges.
Gwiit on Arches. Bland on Piers and Buttresses
Buck on Oblique Bridges Hart on Obli9ue Arches.
Imported from London by F. TAYLOR, together with
many other valuable works the same class OF subjects
June7.
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Once Of Consulting Engineers and COunsellors for
Patentces,

E'oR imparrg information on the subject of inventions,
and the application of chemical and mechanical
the agriculture, manufacturers and Mines and
for procuring and defending patents in the United States
and in foreign countries,
Professor WALTER r. JOHNSON late Of Philadelphia and
T. c. RoBBNs, of Washington city, Ito be aided by HAz
ARD KNOWLES, ESQ., late machinist of the United States
Patent Office have associated themselves together for
prosecution OF the above branches of professional
either in their office, the Patent Office before
cour and will devote their undivided attention
wardng the interests OF inventors others who may
suit them, place business in their hands Mr. Knowles
has for the past twelve years held the post of machnst
the United States Patent Office and resigns that situation
in order to take part in the undertaking. His tai
ents and peculiar fitness for the important office long
filled by him. have been fully recognised by inventors
wherever the Office itself is known.
The office of Messrs J. Il r. is street, opposite the
Patent Office, Washington d. c., where communications
(post paid will be promptly attended examinations
made, draw ngs, specifications, and all requisite papers
prepared and models procured when desired
BILE terms Letters of inquiry expected be answered M
ter examinations had, must be accompanied by fee of
five dollars. 5.s4
In the duties their office which pertain to the patent
laws Mcssls j.. r; viii be assisted by legal gentleman
of the highest Professional character and fully
with mechanics and other scientific subjects.
/ WASHINGTON, D. c., June l, lS48.
June B-lAW3mdNcD + 81
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June l--3ta wtlstJ ulyE2awtlSept
4 GRICULTURAL AaENCY.-John g. Skinner & Son.

A GFICULTURAL AGENCY-John 8. sAauner Il son.,
"a IF G.. Sknner,) editors OF the Plough, the Loom,
and the Anvil offer their services to their friends south Of
the Delaware and the public generally agents for the
land and for the purchase of whatever the country
may need from the Cities in any way connected with agr
culture, such implements, Seed grain, fruit and
mental trees and domestic animals of all sorts, ercspt
horses. ~ .fs-rT
The advantages agency offers only those of CON-
siderable familiarity with the sources of supply udg
ment and unailing in selecting, and determination
denounce and expose every attempt at wfa imposition
in regard blood quality whether of ANIMAL vegetable
tree, implement The cover Of the Plough, the Losm
ANVIL" already circulating largely throughout the
States offers suitable medium for all who may wish to
advertise once. the whole country; but those who
would avail of it themselves be advertised that they
will have pay in advance for the of this medium
the of IS for quarter $40 for half and $l5 for
whole page, which amount, however, will be afterwards
deducted from commissions, in a cases where these
amount to. $50 more.
Among other institutions, general agencies and insu
offices, who wish the people in the country be
formed of the great benefit to be derived from having
such establishments would perhaps do well thus
make known the advantages they otter every class
and condition of life of their existence and great public
utility towns people already apprized but there
generally as they should be. ~
Address s. SKINNER " SON.
July 20. Philadelphia.
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Editors and proprietors.


Editors and proprietors.
y 4, FIRST number issued Saturday, July ah, lSlS
THE WESTERN CONTINENT will be conducted upon
plan different from that of any journal sou tn of New
FA Mwl bc exclusively devoted literature and gem
HfHt neaxence, preserving strict neutrality upon all po-
bucai and secaraa questions.
WIN he mainly devoted 10 the reprinting, from the best
foreign magazines of such articles may be of greatest
merit no periodical literature of Europe is abundant
and valuable sustained is great expense and by
al cheap rate OF those articles which could not otherwise
be Iead except at the OF importing several costly
magazines and journals cannot but be acceptable the
The Western Continent will contain original contribu-
uons besides the editorial notices and criticisms which
WIN always make part of its contents The editors have
made arrangements which will, they trust, always insure
so much original matter should entue their journal
support PoT w,, mo,.ou., ...s,,,,, .r.., >, -, .
Partment OF their paper. Foreign and domestic intel-
gence-Politca literary, and scientific drawn from the
most authentic sources-w be always found in their jour
nal One OF the editors OF the paper will devote his eXcu
sva attention to those selections which designed
great part, TO contribute to its interest
southern friends for support in this ermkng Although
In the opinion that interest could be by de-
voting It's columns political discussion they have deter
mined TO keep the journal aloof from such topics yet
ing to establish family newspaper they feel justified in
relying for support upon the kindred feelings and
sympathes of the people of the south.
Two dollars year. payable invariably in advance.
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Twelve copies is
will do US the favor to act agents for the Continent.
All communications to be addressed posk-paid)
EDITORS WESTERN CONTINENT,
July 6--aaw2w Baltimore, Md
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NICHOLS Architecture Heavens, VOL, Ed
IN inburgh. many engravngs,
Nichols CONCENTRATIONS OF the Solar SYSTEM VOL, Ed
inburgh, many engravings -
Practical Astronomy and Geodesy, by Professor Mar
Professor Muer's Physics and Meteorology vol, Lon
don, lS47.
As,ronomie Pracque, par Franceur, VOL, Paris
Cieodesie par Francrur, vol, Paris,
Elementary Illustrations of the Celestial Mechanics of
Laplace, VOL, London,
Ferguson's Lectures, vol,
Mackay on Longitude vols,
Kelley's Sphercs, vol.,
IJutton's Mathematical Tables, VOL,
French Nautical Almanac for 1850,
British Nautical Almanac for 1851.
Imported from England and France, together with many
other works of the same class of science, by
April II F.TAfLOh.
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i shooting; by the author of the "Oaklegh Shooting
Codes" vol, Edinburgh. I'm,
The Horse and the Hound their uses and treatment and
practical instructions in horsemanshp and horsedealing
10y Nmrod. vol, Edinburgh - -, ~.
The Sportsmans Library; by John Mills VOL, Edin-
burgh c a. ..l = ai,.r-...u. ,, .,.
a. 6shn trolling hotto fishing and salmon fishing, with
he history Of river fish and the modes of catching
The Shoo,sr,' Hand Book l vol, Edinburgh
Instructions Young SPom IN IA All 'na rcate 70 Guns
ManIv EXERCISES vol, and Defensive Exercises, 1 VOL;
by DonalJ Walker, London. La f,. Il t..i ,i.gt ~
oY nn s Book Of Archery, ancient and MODERN vo
nndon many engraving Just received from London by
F. TAYLOR VINO mas on hana a. various arr co'ecson OF
in all their branches
July g. t
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A PRINTER, who has had considerable experience In
n newspaper offices, wishes to obtain employment In
south southwest i ~ tN .A- VISA 81
Having lived several years in the and part of
the SOUTH he would prefer 70 live IN the ono or other of
those sections of the Union Would have objection
take charge of country stablshmen-he paper
democratic principles, and support the nominees Of
the Baltimore convention. The advertiser publshod h
democratic country newspaper in lS40 Satisfactory refer
will BIO given of his qualifications printer and Of
his orthodoxy the political church which he bsongs.
Address o. p post paid, through the post office
June o.
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LNOR SALE, large tract of heavily tmbeed land, lying
II in Norfolk and Princess Anne counties, miles from
Norfolk, containing about 100 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 TALL native forest, and is excellent for ship building
and other naval purposes 1t will yield besides large guam
titles OF house timber and fire wood The
about mile from good landing, which furnishes
venient communication with the Gosport navy yard
If desired, the timber will be sold without the land
convenient parcels. Apply to DIANA TALBOT,
Execuux.
NOrfOk Julv 7--tW4
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CoLLKcroR's OFFICE, June a, IS4s.
(tTTY TAxEs.-Notlce delinquents.-AlI persons
whose taxes upon real personal property remain due
and unpaid are hereby notified that shall continue
in after the LIST day of August will be proceeded
against for the enforcement of collection directed by
law py levy and sale OF the property charged with such
unpaid taxes.
A. ROTHWELL,
June 23-2awtdf Collector.
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Salt Water Bathing at p,ney p.int, Md.

TINE POTOMAC PAVILION, at this delightful water
ngplace will be open, usual for the reception and
accommodation of visers, the 10Th of June. Piney-
Point situated at the mouth of the Potomac river
manding a noble and picturesque view of the Chesa-
peako Bay easy access being about hundred
miles from the cities Of Baltimore and Washington The
bathing this place all times perfectly safe there
Is undecurrent, and the invalid and others enjoy
surf bathing with tine greatest security The
have been put complete order, and will be well attended
To tho invalid there place that present many
attractions for the promotion of health, for
pleasure and recreation and regular breeze
renders the air at all times perfectly pure and elastic
An excellent cotion band will be in attendance all the
season. A number OF and safe fishing and sailing
Board per month $50 90
=" week 8 90
day 80
Children and servants half price
The Columbia will leave Washington for Piney
Point every Wednesday at 6 a. returning, will leave
the Point on Sunday at a. m.
The steamer Osceoa leaves Washington for the Point
every Sunday att M, and Thursday at
ing, will leave Wednesday and Saturday morning.
A. W. KlRKWOOD,l pxorri.,,r.
F. l.. KELLER, AioP''o
1-3t3 xyt1st II 2a w Sent
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IIAND BOOK for Travellers In the United States
IL giving very extensive and detailed information OF
routes distances, &c and full descriptions Of al
ing localities, with l3 engraved illustrations, and large
and highly finished map OF the United States Of rsmaI able
one pocket volume isse, Of 2s4 pages price 81 60
Jun,S f. TAYLOR
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QUEENS OF ENGLAND, by Agnes Strickland, lAth
w vol Biographical and Political History of Congress,
by H. g. Wheeler VOL 1913; Be hune'a British Female
Poets, vol, iSaS Evangene, by Loneeow, vol lsaS
Bryhnts Poems, full and complete edition, vol, lsae
Philosophy vol, 1913; Diplomatic and Official Papers OF
Daniel Webster while Secretary Of State, vol. 1913 Do
nestle Animals of Farm, Alentheir breeding
ing, feeding, and management, vol, 1913
June n F. TAYLOR.
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FOR NORVOLK-TWO TRIPS A WEEK.

nH-k The steamer OSCEOLA having discontinued
her trips to baltimore until further notice,
WILL on Wednesday, the 18th July, commence making two
trips week to Norfolk Leaving Washington every We'd
nesday and Saturday o'clock, Returning, leave
Norfolk every Monday and Thursday at 4 o'clock p m
Passage and fare IS %. Hl
She touches going and returning, at Piney Point, Old
Point Cone river and the usual landings tile Potomac
m .. JAMES MITCHELL,
July a. IT, 49, .t.t..tt ts tuN Captain
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Lives insured l0l
NORRIS ROBINSON. President.
SAMr,. HANNAY, Secretary.
CHARLEs De SEEDING, No. III Todd's Buildings,
Pennsy lvania avenue, Agent.
W. p. JOHNSTON, M. D., opposite City Post Office,
7th street, Physician.
Pamphlets explanatory Of the principles operations
of the company can be obtained application at the
agents office
July 4-law4w NAT, Init
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COLDIERs' 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 GLASS; he charges for attending claim
fore hedepartments at Washington and getting settled,
whether for bounty land scrip pension five dollars for
pay, mileage clohing, &c, per the
covered ify dollars overs If under that sum, five dol
lars He will furnish free OF extra charge, form
sary to enate party prepare and forward to him
claim for prosecution if requested by letter, post pad
and directed to him. at the city of Washington
Mr. Dokns has been for than twelve years largely
engaged in the prosecution OF claims Washington both
against the United States and foreign COVE is
consequently, known of those who have held pub
lie offices there during that period He will attend prompt
all business confided to him. His Office is resi-
dence street, between 18th and I4th
July I2-dIm
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SHORT HAND

VXTOODHOUSE'S Practical Stenography, yol London
w Short Hn's Short Hand, by an Old hepor'e''
pocket vol London
Meats Standard of Short Hand; VOL, LONDON
Hnton's Easy and Practical System oil snort manu-
VOL, London
Just imported direct from London, by r r,vrop
Also, Bigelow's selftaught StenograPhef
Toundrow's Guide to Short Hand
Goulds Art of Short handwriting
June IL, 1913
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INDIAN reates.--Treatics between the United S.ates
and the various Indian tribes complete from lI!s TO
Is37 also the laws OF the colonies, and the laws oil te
State governments since 1868 In relation to Indians anu
Indian affairs and the proceedings Of the Congress OF the
ADMINISTRATIONS and the laws passed by Congress on tue
me sub;eots The whole collected into one volume large
oc Yu" q -" S"PS F. TAYLOR.