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Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

October 8, 1913.
PROPOSALS for carrying the mail Of the United States
june 1880 inclusive, in the State of Wisconsin, will be
received at the contract office of the Post Office Depart
ment in the city of Washington, until g. of the 4th of
December lSts to be decided by the following day, the
Me- 1S /" nm" sa nssn wy By
Grove, Yorkvlle, Rochester, Burlington, Spring Prairie,
to IaDesvie IS miles and back three times weet
Leave Racine every Monday Wednesday, and Friday at
Arrive at GAINESVILLE same days by IL p. m.
Leave GAINESVILLE Tuesday Thursday, and Satuf-
Arrive at Racine same days by IL p. m.
Extract from the act Of Congress of 3D. Of March, 1885, Sec
fon is.
'And be further euacfsd, That it shall be the duty Of
the Postmaster General in all future lettings of contracts for
the transportation of The mails 10 let the same in every
faithful performances without other reference to the mode
OF such transportation than may be necessary to provide for
ton shall any contractor hereafter be required 10
purchase out take at valuation the stock vehicles OF
previous contractor for the route"
Bidders are requested TO state in their proposals the mode
by which they intend convey the mail If the size and
weight of the mails the speed called for in the schedules
shall require it, the contracts will be made for two four
horse coach conveyance the may be- and in that
of conveyance Bnt coaches are NOT necessary for the
mails the route will be assigned 10 the bid that proposes
the cheapest mode OF transportation
Fust-Of bid tcere change from advertisement is
fsaalaated by the builder
81 Tor we, the may he There write the
in iull OF there the residence residences
hereby propose to carry the mail on No. from
to often the advertisement requires, in the
stated in the schedules, and by the following mode OF
conveyance 10 wt ere state how is To be conveyed
for the annual sum OF Is =.
Dated
Second-Of q guarantee TO accompany each btd
'The undersigned (here insert the name of the guaran.
uarantors guarantees that there insert the name o
bidder names of bidders the may be) if his (oi
their) bid for carrying the mail from
be accepted by the Postmaster General shall enter into
obligation prior to the OF January next with good
and sufficient sureties perform the service pronosed
G. JOHNSON.
Oct 5-iaw4w
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Engine and Machinery for Rope Walk.

BUREAU YARDS AND DOCKS
November 49, 1913,
SEAT.ED proposals. endorsed " Proposals for machinery
- for the rope-walk Memphis Navy Yard" will be
ceved this Office until IL o'clock OF January 49,
$780, for all the machinery including steamengine, boil
Nc, required for the rope-walk and tarng house
the Memphis Navy Yard ali to be of the best quality of
materials and workmanship and put and warranted to
work successfully all respects without any charge
to the government.
Particular specifications for all this work, arranged in
five classes, lodged with several navy agents and
commandauts OF navyyards in the United States either
of whC to this Bureau oil Offering
referred for copy, which, request, will be forwarded
by mail.
1hs time TO complete the whole will be and
half from said 10Th ol January
Nov I9-law4w JOS. SMITH, Chief of Bureau.
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Gs1Sn REWARD.-Ran away from the subscriber
.DlcO Luray, Page county, Virginia, on the 9th inst,
boy named Aaron He Is very black, 20 years OF age
about feet or inches high, has down look when spo
ken TO- very thick lips and heavy tongue He had when
he left domestic kersey ock coat, faded black color.
broad brim white hat. and other clothing with him, not
collected The above reward OF $50 will be given should
he be apprehended OF the State and 800 taken in the
State that may get him again All reasonable charges
will be paid if delivered to at Luray.
Aaron left in company with sPrightly yellow boy, red
complexion, red har and spotted tace no! tall
Aaron but heavier made Both OF the above boys good
coopers VIM. A. CHAPMAN,
Sept. 22-tf Luray, Page county, Virginia
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CPANIsH G ADMINISTRATORS new grammar of
~ the Spanish language, London
Urcullus's Spanish grammar, edited by Robinson.
Cubis Spanish grammar, 7th edition.
Grammatical de la Lengua Caseliana by Mariana Cubi
Seller.
Josses grammar of the Spanish language with practical
exercises.
Manescas Oral System of teaching the Spanish language,
edited by Rabasan.
Dufefs Nature Displayed in her mode of teaching Span
ish, 2 volumes, London.
Oilendori 8 New Method of learning to read write and
speak the Spanish language.
For sale by F. TAYLOR
Together with variety ofSpans dictionaries, exercise
conversation, and easy reading books students of the
language, lists OF which will be given future advertise
ments also, small collection o. the celebra ted
Spanish authors historians, novess poets, and
lists. Imported from Europe, by +. T.
July %
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eseEs r--y II
70 ~ Fiss tist Z ..,cs ..4s.isyl
ADAMS IA Co.'s ExpREsS

Office Psnnsgfpdnta drenuc, near RatroGa Depot.
TINE public respectfully informed that continue
L 70 run our express between Washington Baltimore
Philadcpha New York Boston, and all the principal cities
and towns for the safe and speedy conveyance OF mer
chandse, packages, bullion, bank notes, de-
Particular attention will be paid the collection and
payment of notes. drafts, buls, &c.
Custom house entries at Boston, New York Philadelphia
and Baltimore promptly attended to- and on reasonable
Our customers and others, ordering goods from the
east particularly requested TO order by ''Adams and
Co 5" Express which will insure their conveyance with
greater DIES paich.
Our xpress for Richmond, Petersburg, and the south
leaves daily at p. m, and arrives daily st ~ m.
express from the north arrives daily at ii and
II p. M, and departs daily at p: m.
Nov 3-codtf PHILIP J. BUCKLEY, Agent.
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seminary for the Education Of Young Ladies,

street, betaceen 10th and nth streets, opposite the
Presidents Square
JNHE Principal of this institution, Miss CARROLL hav
Il ing selected the position above indicated, will be
prepared to receive upils Monday the 4 OF Sep
TENDER.
All the departments OF English, Classical, and Mathe-
NAUTICAL learning, together with the Modern Languages,
Music, Drawing. and Painting, Nc will bs provided with
mpeiept and accomplished instructors
Miss Carroll will besow unremit,ed personal attention in
the instruction of her pupils with all the advantages which
have been acquired by much experience and the nsu
ton Will have the supervision OF her father Ex-Governor
Carroll, from Maryland, a resident of this city
The conditions of admtance, which will be moderate,
course of study &c Will be found in her prospectus, aud
any further information furnished by early application at
the institution the lst of September her present
residence, @ street. between Al and 9TH streets
REFERENCES.
Hon. John Y. Mason, Secretary of the Navy.
Hon Reverdy Johnson, v. 5. Senate.
Hon James A. Pearce, u. S. Senate.
Rev. DIR. Laurie, Washington.
Rev. X. K. Gulley, do
Rev. DR.. VIM, 5. Pumer Baltimore, Md.
Rev. DR. ). w. Green, do
Rev. DIR. breckenridge Kentucky.
Rev. DR.. Thomwell South Carolina
Rev. DIR Van Rensselaer,, New Jersey
Rev. DR.. Campbeli Albany, New York.
Hon. J. w. Crsiield Maryland.
Hon. J. q. Chapman, do
Aug 30-du
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HANGING Aeadcmy.-Mr. +. r. Liable has the honor
~ of announcing the ladies and gentlemen oil Wash
ington and Georgetown that his dancing academy will be
opened, the residence of his late father Pennsylvania
avenue nearly opposite Wizards Hotel, Tuesday, No
vember 7th
Days OF tuition in Washington Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday.
Days OF tuition in Georgetown, until the LIST OF December,
Mondays and Wednesdays.
Sept 3O-3awf
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Agency for Claims ut washington.

CHARLEs Die sElLDiNS, Notary Public, Conveyuncor
~ and General Agent, No. H. Todds Buildings, Pcnnsy
vana avenue Washington D. Co. offers his services for
prosecution OF claims before Congress of the
departments, before any boar, OF commissioners thai
may be appointed for the adjustment OF spolatons
collecting private claims and rents, procuring pensions
whether revolution or any other service; bounty lands, io
duties or those arising under contracts, treaties,
otherwise; buying and selling real estate, &c.
Particular attention paid the settlement Of OF
discussing officers who may find it nconvenient to give
their personal attendance.
Having been commissioned a notary public, he is pre-
pared furnish eguzed copies of any document other
paper that may be required.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
claimed and the extent of service required
Communications (post paid will receive immediate
tention.
lie has the honor refer the Navy Department and
the several bureaus connected with it, conpuoers' and
dors Offices OF the Treasury Department. and the senior
captains and puscTs IN the navy and also Dr. John o-
mans, Boston; Barnard Henry, esq., Philadelphia Rev.
Scptimus Tustn, chaplain OF the Senate Washngon Hon
Henry H. Ellsworth, Fayee, indiana; Thomas NJ Blount
esq, Pensacola, Florida; Hon: G. B. Penrose Lancaster
Pa; Judge L, Hartley Crawford, Washington; VIM Ag-
new, esq, New York; a. Collins Lce esq, Baltimore, Md;
H. Il. Reardon esq.,, Norfolk, VA Professor Goodrdge,
New Haven, Conn; NJ Judson, esq, New Orleans; Hon.
A. IA. Foster, Nashville, Tenn, Nay l6-lY
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NEW MUsIC.-This day received, the following new
lS music, at the old established door the
hotel OF 18th street, which will be sold al
third less than half prcemaking il only toar cents
w. FISCHER.
Look how the stars like jewels glisten.
The song of Blanch Apen BY Glover.
Six celebrated quaftetes of the fremont vocass,
ranged for four voices.
There is priceless gem. BY Eastman.
The Sarah Waltz BY Bohbock
July, beautiful waltz. BY Diser.
Clarisse Harlowe. with vignee.
The Bridal Belle Waltz. BY I}richer.
Guida Waltz BY Hartge.
Missouri Volunteers Quckstep.
The Hauser Grand March.
March of the Girondins.
Capt. f. w. Binders Quickstep.
Meirose Polka. BY Turner
Affection Polka. BY Veerck.
Priscilla Polka. BY Harge
Louisiana Nightingale Polka.
The Fancy Polka By b. Taylor
The Springfield Polka. by Klober.
Six studies. By Czerny.
Kindred Hearts-ior the guitar.
Oct2l-.3taw lAlex Cia4.
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JESSE Il. DOW,
Notary Public and General .Igenf,

Office, No. 3, Union buildings directly under the Uon
ONce, Uashington, ID. C.,
TTENDS to the prosecution of claims before Congress
"A and the various departments of the government Pen
sions and bouny-land warrants particularly attended
Bounty-and warrants purchased and sold. The heirs and
legal representatives OF the officers and of John Paul
Joness squadron in l779 will find it be their nere
to apply TO Mr. d. he having the rolls of the Bon Homne
Richard and Alliance and tell glance ioho and
uo NOT entitled share in the Denmark prizes. Per-
sons abroad who desire business be attended by Mr.
will be required in all pay postage and enclose
a retaining fee of $5.
Refer to the members of the 28h and 3Oh Congresses
generally
Mar 23-ly INTEL
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LUSBY ~ DUVALL, Merchant TaIIOrs,

Under CoIsmdn's Hotel, Pennsypd drenue,
TyAVE just received OF the latest mportatons, n spcn
L did assortment OF fashionable fall aud goods,
consisting OF French and English cloths cassimeres and
vestngs, which they will make order, in their
giant style, low as goods OF similar quality be
bought in this any of the northern cities
Also received and for sale very moderate pric cs gen.
ternens silk, Merno, and cotton shirts and drawers fine
IN usin Shirts suspender gloves, cravais kandke chie
stocks umbrellas hosiery, nc.
Our friends and tic public respectfully invited give
IS "A call. Oct3
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a
n pTiaons for the service Of the Post Office Department
for the year ending tile Goth June lSIy authorizes the
transportation OF the mail by the Charleston hey west
and Havana line, or by other steamers, TO such otheI
may deem practicable and expediant and appfoPnates
therefor the OF So 600 To enable said law TO De put
into operation,
Proposals for carving the mails of the United States from
the 81 of February 1919 30t June, 1851 inclusive
will be received Contract Office of the Post Office De-
partmen in the city Of Washington, until y, m OF the
the routes and in the and time herein specified
Wis
No 1889 From ST. Augustine, by Smyrna Indian River
San Iucs Jupiter, Miami, Key Largo, Indian Key Key
West Charlotte Harbor, Sarasota, Tampa, Cedar Keys,
ST Marks, Apaachicola, ST. Josephs, and ST. Andrews
10 Pensac ola, twice month and back, in steamboats,.
Separate proposals for sections OF the above routes as
follows will be considered, vizi
From St, Augustine to Key West
From Pensacola to Apalachcola.
From Apalachcoa TO Tampa.
From Tampa TO Key West, supplying in each the
Intermediate points.
Proposals weekly the above routes or sec
lions of routes, will also be considered.
NOTE.
Each proposal should be accompanied by a guarantee,
signed by responsible persons, in the following
manner, viz;
''rhe undersigned guaranty that +,
If his bid for carrying the mail from be
accepted by tue Postmaster General shall enter into an OBJ
hgaon prior the first day of february aert with good
and sufficient surctos, to perform the service proposed
This should be accompanied by the certfcae oil post
MASTER other equivalent testimony that the guaantos
tee
The proposal should be the department sealed,
endorsed Proposals for rone $685. In Florida" and
addressed the First Assistant Postma ster General
For the prohibition OF bids resu~ng from combination,
and and conditions which the contract Is To
he made. see the iasta annual advertisement.
c. JOHNSON, Postmaster General.
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Washington, Sept 10, lsis.
Sept 2D--lawi2w
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FINIE written kwnnture the ONLY snIe-u HHhfhSf
counterfeltsThe public attention is invited, and par
tcuary referred to the adveseent setting ioh NE new
dyspepc and dinner pills Also to that o Dr. Dyots ap
proved ambitious pills; both OF which, 1t may be seen,
guard be depended uponhe WRITTEN SIGNATURES OF the
proprietors on the label OF each box OF pulls
All others which may be offered for sale by unprncipled
surely base countercts, and w be rejected
as such The pills that were Ia The hands OF persons VINO
as Ina We the written signature Of the proprietor
The sole agency for the sale OF Beckwls ant-dyspepc
and Dyotts antibous pills. vested IN the hands OF l.
w Dyou Sons, OF the Columbian College, NO i51 North
Second street. Philadelphia who will execute any orders
for the same ,
Druggists all wholesale dealers, who wish to be fur
nsed with the genuine pills. will bcs uppled on the most
Inc, II terms by applying as above. May Aft
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IRIS. oARRINGTON formerly of Richmond Va.

Nl having the invitation of the trustees, taken charge
Presbyterian high school for young ladies' in Louis
yle beQs claims her tumer friends, and
express the hope that change al location will not prevent
them from inrusng their daughters 10 her Mrs. G. has
found Louisville than she was led TO expect and the
people Jealous the of educaton and she hunby
that the institution she is assisting to found may be-
come blessing the community for years To come.
heahines the city, and the easiness OF to
from and southwest, indicate it the very
place for school OF high character and neither pains
expense will be spared place al once beside the best in
the Union.
Mrs Darlington will receive limited number of board
ers who will be as daughters in her family.
Sept 30--d3m
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StOLDIEits' CLAIns.-Erncis A. Dickins oilers his
> services 10 procuring the settlement OF claims OF SOL
ers in the late with Mexico. In ordinary his
charge will be for procuring land warrant scrip or
pension certificate, IS for pay, meage clothing, &c,
So the under $50; If that sum- 10 per
cent; three months pay So All letters must DO
postpaid.
Mr.. f. A. Dickinss Office Ia at his residence street,
between 18th and 18th streets.
Oct 6-d2m
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FOR BAITIMORE.-TI

~Wa<an FOR BALTIMORE.-The steamer OCEO-
az LA WILL the LIST OF October, commence her
trips the above place. leaving Washington every Sunday
at o'clock returning leave Baltimore every Tues
day, O'Clock, p She will stop regularly going and
returning at Leonardtowu, Nd ST. Marys river Nd and
Cone river Va and all the intermediate landings the
Potomac, for signals or to land.
Oct. I-3tawtf j. MITCHELL Captain.
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a, 70 REwARD.-Ran away from the subscriber, on
MOU the 18th instant boy JOHN ~ years old and had
on when he lett pair Of old striped panaloous, dark
leans sack coat silk cap, with his head tied mp with
bandkercbiec which he generally under his cap
and he carried with him PAIR OF mixed jeans pants
and tweed sack coat said boy black, and has down
look good teeth; no other marks recolected
viii give fifty dollars if taken out of the State; twenty
dollars II taken in Fauquier county; and dollars If
taken in Culpepc delivered to me or secured In JAIL so
that get him again. ...ur-.
JAMES KIRKMAN,
Leon P. o., Madison county, Va
Nov l9-3w
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We have handsome article of gcntlemens sewed, calf
double soled, and light boots for So
We would particularly call the attention of the farmers
welt assorted stocks OF heavy bogans. We
ident if they will only give CALL they will regrt
the time spent in looking over our stock Ii you want
good aud cheap article please you Be particular
III calling at A. HOOVER ~ SONS.
Oppo Browns Hotel, doors from b. l.. Jackson Bros.
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National EEtluH-hOuS

TUST RECEIVED, direct from the Island OF St. Thomas,
j per brig Annaostin, Capt. Dory, lot OF the finest
genuine green turtle ever brought TO this market, which
will served up daily soup, and all the various modes
of cookery and in the best possible style Also from Nor
folk fresh oysters spced oysters shcepshead, mackere
fish, &C.. NC, all of which will be served up the
shortest notice.
o. Families served as usual.
Aug. lS-u w. WALKER,
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NORRIS ROBINSON. President.
SAMI. HANNAY, Secretary.
Charles De SEEDING, No. IL, Todls Buildings, Pennsy
avenue agent; w p Johnston. Nj 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.
1--nnIt
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THE UNION.
AGE NCY FOR CHA M y
III UushingtOn, ID. 4.

FERDINAND w RISQUE, Attorney and Counseor-at
81 ou Sas OPENED an oe at
City for the prosecution OF claims against The United
States either before Congress the several Executive De
partments of the government
He will attend TO claims of every description whatsoever
Washngton but Hose 10 Which his attention viii be par
ticulary and specially devoted, the following, viz
Revolutionary claims of all kinds Land claims generally
Bounty land claims for military services in the late
with Great Britain Applications for patents for useful In
venons Claims of all kinds arising out of the late
with Mexico, particularly for bounty lands treasury
scrp arrearages of pay mileage and for horses or other
the United States Letters addressed him. post paid
will be promptly attended to- He will also give his par
tcula attention prosecution of the claims OF indvid
uals against the War department, expenses incurred,
subsistence transportation furnished for the of voun
received inio the service of the United States
Fees reasonable Office in Lakemeyers European Hotel,
Pennsylvania avenue. between lith and 18th streets
TIE undersigned take pleasure in recommending the
public Ferdinand W. Risque, esq. as competen: and
faithful agent prosecute claims against the several
departments of The general government
Washington City, June, lSiS.
j. Y. Mason, Sec OF Navy, LINN BOYD. Kentucky,
w. ALLEN Ohio, ARMsTED BURT, s. Carolina,
n6 Rs ATGn s%o Missouri p fsrscs R e.
SIDNEY BREEsE. Illinois, w, L. GoGaN, Virginia,
SIMON CAMERON, Pa J. s. GREEN, Missouri
JEFFERSON DAVIS },r w. p. HALL, Missouri,
REvERDy JoiNsoN Md. ISAAC E. HOLMES, s Carolina,
H. JOHNSON, Louisiana, GEO $. HoUsroN Alabama,
JOHN A. DIX, New York, ID. s. KAUFMAN, Texas.
f. A HANNEGAN, Indiana, I BUTLER KING, Gorgia,
SAM. HoUsToN, , 4. w LeoN, Maryland,
THos. J. RusK, leAus' CHARLES 5, MokEHEAp Ky,
JACOB w. MILLER N Jersey, HENRY C. MURPHY, N Y,
]. D. WEsrCorr IT,, Florida DAVID OUTLAW, N Carolina
J. X. UNDERwooD Kentucky JoHN s PHELPS, Missouri,
United States senator's r. b. RuErr, South Carolina,
THOMAS CHlLDs, w. A. RICHARDSON, Illinois,
Brig. Gen. IT, s. A RoBERr G. SCHENcE, Ohio,
JAMES SHIELDS, A. ID. SINS, South Carolina,
- Big Gen. U. s. d. TnuMAy, Smith, Connecionl,'
w. s. HARVEY, CALEB b. SMITH, Indiana,
COL I'd Dragons IT, S. H. RoBERr SMITH, Illinois,
ALEX. H. STEPHENS Georgia,
BENZ. F. LARNEp, p. w. ToMPKINs, Mississippi
dct'g Pam ter Gen. u. S. H. X. TooMBs Georgia,
A. W. VENABLE, NJ Carolina,
w. S. PAIRoTT ID. WALLACE, South Carolina,
Late u. s. Sec. of Legation J. WENTWORTH, Illinois,
to 1Ierico HuGH WHITE, New York,
G. II. CRosMAV JAMES WILSON. N H.,
Mayor and e. N u. S. Il. Members House Of Reps.
July l3-3dN2aw3m
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~ afflicted by pulmonary affections, dyspepsia,
have been relieved by this instrument 1t is particularly
adapted numerous ailments prevalent Mt the SOUTH
spinal weakness, distortions, tendency oil the body
lounge and doop, both in children and adults. BY
my the form to erect posture, 1t enarges the chest
that the subject beahes eSr and easier and thus
conacons OF the chest with attendant affections of the
heart and lungs, councractcd, and m play given
the organs OF respiration
The brace may be had in this city by applying to Mrs
Baldwin,, who viii be in attendance ali times
oil Mr. Peer Brenner, tailor doors below 81 street,
the north side OF Pennsylvania avenue A gentleman
will aid in adapting 1t 10 those may call for the pur
pose. .
Apple for single braces, from distance rs also
for patent rights. may likewise be directed Dr. Banning
office, 1871 Broadway, New York.
Dr.. Banning reier If desired to of the most
eminent professors OF medical and surgical science
United States well shed ladies
and gentlemen this city and other parts of the country
Oct i5--ly