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Proposals for Bituminous Coal.
=, NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau OF Construction, Equipment, and Repair,

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau Of Construction, ECU pment and Repair
SEALED proposals endorsed Proposals for Coal will be
received al this bureau until o'clock p M of the l7
March next, for furnishing and delivering such ports
places in the Gulf of Mexico the bureau may direct
on board any vessel in the Gulf OF Mexico that the
mandng naval officer may direct its arrival such guam
NY or quantities OF the best bitunous lump COAL suitable
Tor steainers as may, from time TO me during twelve
months nom the date OF the contract be ordered by tn
bureau, on fifteen days previous notice being given for
shpmept-ihe deliveries TO be made thereafter
pracucable
The coal must be such shall be approved by persons
who Will be appointed by the bureau inspect and
anime before being shipped and the vessels employed
in transporting II shall ia case, exceed the draugh OF
water specified by the bureau.
One lay day Sundays excepted) to be allowed every
twenty-five tons burden for each vessel to from
the next day after she is reported have arrived her
place OF destina ton.
The commanding naval officer OF the United States
squadron in the Gulf of Mexico have right delain-
ing vessels longer tan may be deliver the COAL
he should deem it exPeden; in which denurrage
will be paid by the United States the agreed upon
The rate of demurrage asked per cusomhouse
Of the vessel EOS sseh days dc lay
days, must be stated in the respective offers
TO 90 beyond the quantity they certainly deliver the
times which may be specified in the orders, extern
sion of time will be granted in all forfeit
nres will be rigidly exacted
bonds with two approved sureties will be required in
half the estimated of the contract and per
will be deducted from all bills which will be paid until
the contract shall be completed according its the
remaining ninety per OF all bills duly approved will
be paid within thirty days after their presentation to the
proper authority.
Every offer must be accompanied by written guaranty
(sgned by responsible persons) TO the effect
that he they undertake that the bidder bidders, will,
his their bid be accepted into obligation
within five days. with good and sufficient surees to fur
nsh the coal proposed No proposal will be considered
unless accompanied by such guaranty
The bureau the right of rejecting offers submit
ted by who have failed into after
their offers had been accepted who, after entering into
contracts failed fulfil them The offers must state the
pits from which the coal will be taken.
o. To be published twice week, until the 18th of
March, in the National ntegencer and National Demo-
KRAFT Washington Morning Post and Daily Times Boston
Journal of Commerce. Globe Evening Post and Snn New
York Pennsylvanian, Public Ledger and Keystone. Pha
dephia; Erie Observer Erie Pa Morning Post, Pitts
burg; Enquirer, Richmond, Va Republican and Argus
and Sum- Batimore Beacon and Southern Argus Norfolk
Chronicle and Old Dominion, Portsmouth, Va.
Feb I6--2awtl5th March
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DANCING ACADEMY.

MIR r. c. Liable has the honor to inform the ladies
wi and gentlemen of Washington and Georgetown thai
his dancing academy will reopen Tuesday November
3D. at his dwelling house, Pennsylvania avenue DAYS
of tuition Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from
D. 10 p. m for young ladies; from to p. for
young masters.
B. Those ladies and gentlemen who may feel DESTROYS
receive instruction nj George,own will please leave
names mt his residence in Washington. -"
jan l-2aw3m ~ fA.lta.l
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J7REE EXHIBITION.-PlumbcN National Daguerrean
L Gallery and Photographic Depos established in 1910,
and awarded the gold and silver medals four first Pemi-
chusets the New York. and the Pennsylvania exhibitions,
the splendid coored Daguerreotypes and best
paratus.
Concert Hall, Pennsvlpusta aye,ae " ashtngton CJtv
Rr0tcn's Hotel.
2O5 Baltimore street, Baltimore, adjoining Campbell.
jewellery store.
Sycamore street, Petersburg, Virginia.
PSI Broadway, New York.
rs Court street, Boston.
1876 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
l76 Main street, Cincinnati.
Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Portraits taken in any weather, in exquisite style. AP
parat is, Instructions. and all materials furnished
S--,'
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II oTICE.-Ths undsr.,gnsd respectively give. no

NJ OTICE.-The unders,Kned respectfully gives no
tice that having been associated in the practice OF
the law with the late Clement Cox, for months be-
fore his deeease he will proceed with the unfinished bust
in his hands, and will have therein il II shall be
cessay, the assistance of more experienced counsel The
undersigned further offers his professional services TO the
public generally and promises the most prompt attention
10 whatever business he may be intrustsd with.
WALTER s COX, Auomey-atlaw
Jan. 3l-3iaw2w
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rr,HE Married Woman. Private Medical Companion,

TIME Married Woman. Private Medical Companion,
i by Or. A. M Mauriceau, professor OF diseases OF
women 81 edition. lomo, PIP 2o0j Prise vi z'ooo eoP'''
cold IN three ssonths. ~
The great demand for this important work (o
which thousands sold) has compelled the issue
another edition. intended especially Tor the hhIreu
dlscoses i'm porrant which should DC known
them particularly. Here every female can discover ia,
causes, symptoms, aud the most encent Ieheules aiu
most certain modes OF in every complaint 10 "hich
her subject.
IL an important question the married why IL is that
we behold SO many married females slckly, deblated,
and prostrated the and whether they sus
cepble OF remedy They will here find these importan,
matters connected with discoveries IN medical and physlo
logical science, which meet this question.
This work destined be in the hands OF every wife
and mother who has d regard for her health and wei
far, as well as that OF her husband
The revelations contained in its pages have already
proved blessing TO tnu,,sards
TO those yst unmarried, but contemplating marriage,
perhaps hesitaring 10 the propre OF mourning the
sponsibitles attendant upon IT, the importance Of being
osessed the revelations contained In these pages,
intimately involving their future happiness, cannot be APP
precaied.
COPIES lciH be sent By mail free Of postage.
On the receipt Of one dollar, the Married Womans
ANY part o. the United States. All letters address
ed (post paid to Dr. A NJ Maurceau, Box !, e24 New
YORK city Publishing Nice No I2S Liberty street, New
York For sale at No y Ledger Buildings I'D street, be-
low Chestnut, Philadelphia.
Baltimore WM. TAYLOR. 4 and Jarvis Buildings
Sole agent for Washington, d. c., VIM ADAMS, doors
from A street, Pennsylvania avenue.
The trade supplied on the usual terms.
Dec, i5--d3m
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Revolutionary Claims.

AM in possession OF authentic documentary evidence OF
the and claims of the officers Of the Virginia
State line and navy half pay for life and bounty lands
and of the officers of the continental lines oil the several
States to pensions, continuation pay, and bounty lands
The evidence will be furnished claim prosecuted
he option of the claimant Letters directed Gen. John
PDuval, Tallahassee Florida. postpaid, will be attended
to. John r DUVAI
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THE TIMES.


EDITED BY DUFF GREEN.
IlS paper VIII be- as far practicable full, fair, and
candid record OF passing events; but its chief present
purpose IS to eounteract the abolition by
masking the designs motives, and end political
ton 10 demonstrate that its principles hostile the
rgn properly interests, prosperity, and liberty OF the
Peais to their Intelligence and PATRIOTISM the wise
aud good OF all parties, in every section, common eff
forI to strengthen and perpetuate the Union
The TINES viii be published weekly in Washington city
and sent to subscribers, through the mail, for 50 SO
For copies Ia IN
Publication Office Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Four
AGENTS
Brook Shiingon ~ Co., Washington.
Hugh Latham, Alexandria.
0JA persons who approve the purpose for which the
tanning subscribers.
Editors throughout the country are requested TO publish
ms prospectus, and forward their paper, in exchange
A PUBLICATIONS. de In Geometrie Descriptive nm,
"A Ombres, la Perspective, la Gnomonaue, ct aux
Engrenages par Oliver vol quao, and auarto alias IF
Illustrations, Paris, 1917 Browns persperiv ' as a.
quao, London First Principles of Symmetrical Be,n,v h.,
HAY, decorative painter to the Queen Woods PerspectIve
Drawing. Cawse's Art Of Painting in Oil Color Mar;
NEE Painting in Oil and Fresco Brook TayIors Linen
Perspectivc, Jopings edition. Bernards Arhmetrical
Perspective. Landscape Painting in Water Coors L
Shuttleworth. Handbook Of Practical Perspectve bey
cons Elements OF Perspective drawing. Cwilt ON Sha
dows Phillips Theory and Practice OF Landscape Paint
chlnery, and Perspective, by Butler Williams civil en-
gineer. Phllipss Lectures on Painting vol Ionao
The Works OF Sir Joshua Reynolds, vols london Paint
ing and the Fine Aus, by Haztt and Havdon' i vol
Edinburgh. Weale's Architectural Engineer,ng and NJ
chanical Drawing. Witness Mapping and EnpineeYng
Drawing Jamiesons Map. making and Mechanical Geo
grnphy. Jacksons Stretching in the Field, Plan Drawing
Military Reconnaissance, NC. Engineering Field Work
by r Bruf, civil engineer Just imported from London
and Paris by F. TAYLOR, together with others no, men
-- .co nc.r- so'nr o 'uc'n eIl,'rey new Mar
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Vp1n 0NM1 10 &H0,OOV TOT mVestmeht IN SnveSs-
I'D lO,O Boys and girls would be preferred ; but, to
avoid eparaton, families will be tai en-.
Proposals invited by letter. addressed 10 A. b. Wash
ngon city, postage paid any time between this and the
LIST of July. Jan 20-swiif
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TN ID. MOsELY, United States Attorney, VIII attend
the several States and federal courts held a, Nash.
vile.
Particular attention paid to the collection of claims
Office in tbs courthouse ~ Nashville, Tennessee
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J,OR SALE OR RENT.--rwo houses 9Th, between
T. and streets north large two-sory brick,
with cellar and back buildings pump of excellent water
the yard, and large side lot attached the other
frame stories high, with back building, containing
eight rooms. For terms, apply TO Il. JONES.
Nav l9-tf Init
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r ORD Canpssu's Lives OF the Lesd ChA~ecalsrs.
IL mpleted The 4h and 6h volumes Of the L!yss Of
lie Tord Of the Geat 6eal u Eng
land by John Lord Campbel, this day received.
FEB II +. TAILOR.
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DUFF GREEN AND BEN. Il. GREEN,
y4ffOr,sers 0nd COaeaseH0rs-Os- kosc.

Office street, near the Ireassry Department,
WILL give prompt claims before any of the
w departments Of the government or before Congress-
and in the OF the District and In thc SUI
preme Court of the United States.
Address Green Il Green, Washington city. postage raid
Nov. ST
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I OOk QUITS. PARKER, having opened u fancy and
Ia perumey between AZ and 9th streets, Penn
syvania avenue, six doors OF Coeman's Hotel, Cup
saO respectfully invites strangers and citizens
Inc his collection of useful and fancy articles, consisting
part of fine English and American hair nall and tooth
brushes; shell and horn dressng-combs, very superior
teeth (ine) wrought uckcombs for the evening; side
combs evening fans, rich recules purses, periumeres,
Ne. &c, nc.
On Monday will be opened gimps, fringes, and buttons
for dresses.
On the 10Th of this month shall return from New York
with of the assortments of fancy articles
Ccr the coming holidays ever opened in Washington.
SELBY PARkERS
Fancy and Perfumery store, Pennsylvania
Dee. l0--u avenue between al and 9th streets
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TO THE LADIES.
GREAT FEMALE MEDICINI

GKEAT FEMALE MEDICINE.
Dr. Townsends Sarsaparilla sovereign and speedy
for pent consumption, and for the general pros
ration OF the SYSTEM whether the result of ine
cause, produced by reguariy illness,
accident.
Nothing be surprising than its invgoratng Ell
lecs the human frame. Persons all weakness and las
stude from taking it, become robust and full of en-
ergy under its influence 1t Immediately the
ervelesness OF the female ffame which is the great
oil barrenncss. tff#r
1t wi expected of us, in of delicate ma
ture, exhibit tfcaes of cures performed; but
the afflicted that hundreds OF have been
ported to
ALBANY, Aug. IL, 1874
Dr. TOWNSEND My wife being greatly distressed by weakness and
general debility and suffering continually by and
having where medicine
great and also hearing for such
described bottle your of
na and followed the directions In short period
her complaints and restored health Being
the benefit she take thus acknowl
edgng it, and recommending it to the public
" NJ d. MOORE
Corner of Grand and Lydius
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'IO LET.-A house completely and elegantly tn nished
L and most eligbly situated in the First Ward
Apply Richard Smith, ESQ.,, cashier Of the Metropolis
~"~' ffs Dot rs
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n aldson-
Companion the Work Table Ladies' Pocketbook of
Knitting-by Miss Lambton The Book of Knitted Lace
Knit Sha vi and Scarf Book The Ea gle knitting Book and
Ladies' Preceptor--20 patterns Crochet Miscellany
by Mrs. Gaugan The Crochet Collar Book Knitted Lace
Collar Receipt Book Crochet Baby Cap Book Crochet
D'Oyey Book. Imported from London by
March +. TAYLOR.
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Lives insured ~
NORRIS ROBINSON, President
SAMr. HANNAY Secretary.
CHARLES DE SELDISe, No IL Todd's Buildings,
Pennsylvania avenue. Agent
w. p JOHNSTON M. D., opposite City Post Office,
9TH street, Physician
Pamphlets explanatory of the prnc plies and operations
the company be- obtained application at the
agents Office a.t+
March 7--law4w INK. ......
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HISTORY OF the Bank OF England. ITS ,inr. Al

HISTORY OF the Bank OF England, IT'S tiIhrs ana
IL traditions, by John Francis, Q vols London, 1877.
The Progress of America, by John Macgregor, secretary
TO the Board OF Trade vols, London. lo47
Eis's British Tariff for l847 and lc4S
Political Economy and the Philosophy Of Government by
Sismondi. VOL. London, l8i7.
History the Royal Navy by Sir Harris Nicolas, vols,
London, 1917
The Past and Future of the British Navy by Capt. the
Hon. E. Piuuket r. N, VOL, London, 1917
Modern Agricultural Improvements, by Cnthber w.
Johnson London, 1917.
British Almanac and Companion for lo45.
Sonh's Household Surgery, or Hints on Emergencies,
vol, London, lS47.
AID many other books of value imported from Lon
don by F. TAYLOR, and just unpacked
Feb 20
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TO TIE FAsHIONAnLEs.

WIGS, TOUPETS, B3AlDS, AND CURLS.-The
w subscriber h ivng arrived, Is prepared
all requiring his artistic vices in the way of orna
inenta head oil hair As his stay is limited, he viii be
pleased the Immediate calls of all who may
qure his embelshng touch in Tie way of moderate OF
lux head of hair.
Apply al his room, over Egan Sons store, Pennsyva
MIA avenue, where he will all times be found during his
THOMAS QUIRK,
March 6-3tif OF 400 Broadway, New York.
ga FOR RENT, a commodious dwelling house on
bs,iI Pennsylvania avenue, in the known the
&I SIR Buildings" This house has been thorough
repaired cellar garret.-Price $3.50 per year,
Enquire a the Union Office
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Corner of Grand and Lydius streets
TO MOTHERS AND MARRIED LADIES.

This Extract of Sarsapara has been expressly pre-
pared in reference female complaints. No female, who
has suppose she is approaching that crca Pc
rod the of life should neglect take it, ii is
certain preventive for any of the and horrible
diseases to which females subject this time OF life
This period may be delayed for several years by using this
medicine. Nor is less valuable for those who APP
preaching womahhood it is calculated assist
by quckenng the blood and invgoating the system In
deed, this medicine is invaluable for all the diseases
which women subject
1t braces the whole sysem renews permanently the
ural energes-by removing the imp OF the bodyno
80 far stimulating the system 10 produce subsequent
relaxaton which the of most medicines taken for
female weakness and disease
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COULD NOT WALK.

That DR.. Townsend's Sarsapaa is the very best RENE
dy for female complaints there is disputing. Thou
and thousands of weak and debtaed females that
Frustrated by those diseases to which females are
subject in the enjoyment of robust health
NEw YoRk, Sept %, l847.
Dear SIR My wife has for the last year been very
health being reduced by
ey liable She bad at
entirely unable walk and az helpless
child using your Sasapalla and she mmed
y regain her strength her complaints en her and after
bottles she restored Being singular have
might good publish She used number of rene
that did her good previously Yours respectfully
JOHN MULLEN, 81 Norfolk street
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yXyORKs ON CHEss.-The games of the Match at
w Chess played by the London and Edinburgh Chess
Clubs with variations and remarks, by w. Lewis.
Fifty Games Chess played between the author and the
best players in England France, and Germany by w.
Lewis.
Lessons in Chess, by w. Lewis.
Chess played by Phildor and his contempon-
ries
Chess Made Easy by G. Walker:
Chess board Companion, by w. Lewis
The Art of Chess play, by Geo. Walker
Philidor Chess.
Gianutio and Seenus on the Game OF Chess, translated
by Sarratt.
Chess for Beginners, by w. Lewis.
Imported from London by f. TAYLOR
Mar g.
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DISEASE OF THE HEART RUPTURE, AND pRoPsY

NV foRE, July ~, 1915
Dr. TowSsLSp Dear sir wife has been afflicted
OF the heart and with terrible for fifteen
The the troubled with
breath and Auerng of the which been
essns and has frequently unable to leave her bed The
tried
such with when
bottles OF eent medicine entirely the
disease the heart and the has almost entirely
She mas also had the dropsy and much swollen
had idea that could benefited
cation OF diseases But has may appear
her OF the drory am that this strange
appear almost like felton, but nevshsless reality
Your saaPara 10 certainly valuable medicine should
used by every th suffering
rve this account, they liberty
ocular demonstraion. Yours, respectfully, w
WILLIAM TOWsER, James street
DYSPEPSIA
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In Pnze-No. 6374.-John II. Mclaughlin and the

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req 1o-ollnooo ~. N 'I.-NAsItNoa OleIM.
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suppose that the many couneres possess any its quail
ties many oil The limitations OF Jones's soap nothing
but common soap. Joness soap used by physicians.
But once more, reader, be careful OF cheap counterfe
and limitations. See the of T. JONES is on thA
wrapper and buy it nowhere else but at
j. +. CALLAN'S,
March 6-eo3t Corner ofEand 9TH streets
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Furnished Rooms In tho First Ward for Rent
A FURNISHED parlor and three cha inbers with the
"A of kitchen, If required, in the LIST Ward, G
street, between nth and 18th Streets the War Depart
ment Apply 10 b. Jost, Restaurant.
DecS
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CIGARS CIaARSi CIGARSI-Just received direct
~ from the Havana, per barque Colon, avery large and
superior stock OF cigars consisting OF the oiowBJusy
celebrated brands.
10000 Cortez regalia
10000 Upman rcgalia
10000 Silva cigars
10000 Cortez, La Norma size
10000 Chiron do
10000 Ida small size
5000 Tulipan
10000 Queen brand
10000 Columbia
5000 La Gratitude
10000 Steamboat Principe
The above lot of cigars some OF the choicest branos
that iacered i'll Havana part oil them are some
nj the subscribers own importation.
Also 900 cigars of various brands; when
will be posed of good terms can be purchased IN
any of the northern cities The public hoekeepers and
yrocers are respectfully invited call aud examine this
magnificent lot ofcigars. W. H. WINTER,
East OF Coeman's Hotel, sign of Jim Crow, Penn. av
Sent
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DYSPEPSIA.
No nuid or medicine has been discovered which
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BREMEN MAILS.
BREMEN MAILS.
Notice to the Public and Instructions to Postasfers
Posr OrrIcr DEPARTMENT, March !, lSSe.

Single letter limited to half an ounce.
Writers may prepay the following places and coun
ties send unpaid, they pay the United States
postage only--which last IL advised.