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Leasing of 174, 555.if acres of Chickassw School
Lands.
TN conformity with of the legislature of the State
Mississippi entitled can act to provide for the eas
ing the Chickasaw school lands approved the 23d Feb
ruary A d., 1913, shall proceed to Offer said lands, al
designated, sat public auction to the highes
bidder gold silver at the minimum price oil six dot
lars per acre. lease for the term of ninety nine years
renewable 10 the lessee his heirs assigns forever
the civ of of the State CAPITOL the frs
Monday of december, A 1913, in tracts OF quarter
tons as the may have been and videe
under the authority OF the United States, beginning viii
the lowest number frstsad leasing to continue from day
day Sundays exceped) until the whole OF said lands
shall be Offered for lease, to wiz
In the county Of Iailahatchie.
Town ships 25 and rs, Orange west
Township rs, OF range west
26, Of range east
%, of range east
In tie county Of Pamela.
Townships q and 20, of range east
4" q, of range east
II, of range east
Containing in all about 7OoS7 " acres
In the county of Bolivar
Townships 25 and 26, of range west
81 and 25 of range west
Il and "a of range west
"a and 25 of range west
Containing in all about 23,6i6.73 acres
In the county of Coahoma.
Townships q, 2s and 20 Of range az west ,to.,
25 26, 81, %, 20, and 80, of range west
rs, a. %, and q of range west
Containing IN ai all about i2i, 81 acres
In the county Of Leake
Townships and 10 north, OF range east oo-
Containing in all about z,3zo 81 acres
detailed of said lands will be found posted at the
door of the houses respectively, OF the counties III
which said lands situaed and can be had by appica
ton TO the Secretary Of State And ali those who by alc
thew avail themselves Of the provisions thereof before 1ht
day of leasing, they viii forfeit the same; Sr,,,ps
Secretary of State
Jackson Nav r. ls,S May 2j-lawtlstDcp
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To Contractors for Masonry.

ENoNEER's OFFICE BAIT IL Ono RAILROAD,
Baltimore, May Is, lS4S
PROPOSALS. under seal, and suitably endorsed, will be
received by the undersigned up Saturday. the 10Th
proximo inclusive for the construction OF two large
viaducs upon the Washington Branch OF the Balt
more and Ohio Railroad The Little Patuxent river,
Factory and Northwest Branch al B.acens
burg.
These viaducs will heavy structures well worthy the
OF the first capacity for this kin. OF
work who are therefore invited to examine them he
plan OF the bridges may be the Companys off
No % Hanover street, Baltimore, where full Information
will be given by G p Manning, master of road.
Unexce pionabe recommendations must accompany fhe
proposals -.
By order of the President and Directors:
~ BENZ. H. LATROBE, b.
Nav 25-eo6t Chief Engineer.
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VI compile xon removing tan, spots reckles, and all
unsighuy eruptons OF the skin, besides being delightful
and refreshing accessory TO the toilet.
Also Rowand's kalydor, cold cream, fine soaps, and
every kind of perfumery hair oils, and rcstoratves
Lubn's and Bayey Blew's fresh and fragrant extracts in
almost every variety.
A splendid assortment of useful and ornamental fans,
consisting of ivory pearl, sandal wood Chinese, feather
palm leaf, NC .
All sorts of fashionable French fancy goods suitable for
presents, such monnaies cigar cases, smoking
caps, workboxes, fancy boxes, &c.
A new and beautiful supply of carved and plain tuck
combs in shell and buffalo hor side combs, dressing
combs.
HAIR TOOTH and nail brushes.
Fine Paris kid gloves, Bajous IL Alexanders.
An excellent Of silk gloves lace mts, misses
kid and Lse thread gloves, &c.
Also an excellent stock oil ladies' ornamental hair work,
orders for which and executed in very superior
manner ]. H. GIBBS, Fancy Store,
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
Nav 25-6uf
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Mexican Scenes and People.

We have received letter from Cuernavaca, which
ers to certain scenes that the writer has witnessed in
Mexico Among other things, he says:
90 In my last letter, mentioned the great quantities Of
tropical productions this region affords have since visit
hacienda that belonged Cortez and still in the hands
of his descendants. 1t Sunday the proprietor
politely carried through the sugar factory and showed
every stage of the preparation of loaf sugar AS
tered, the workmen--who were all lndans-were saying
their prayers in kind of chant previous resuming their
work. We rode the estate with much delight The
approach tue house through avenue of orange
nearly mile in length but this does not include
fourth OF its entire extentevery tree was loaded with the
rich yellow fruit and the odor from the opening blossoms
truly delicious Coffee, growing in with the banana,
formed with the sugar-cane, the principal crop. The nett
income from this estate averages about S26 O00
"We placed here it is supposed, to keep eye
Alvarez who is about leagues distant with small
force In reality have nothing do, in military way
AS my self, feel like bird just uncaged Every after
my horse and ride for miles in any direction
without the smallest apprehension. The peasantry are
humble and obsequous to fault
"Ihe Indians hereabouts known the Pinto tribe.
Nature have taken queer fancy paint their
bodies with every variety of hue presume it must be
abnormal alteration in the colong coat OF the skin
1t is said however, by the Mexicans depend upon eli
mate and that it attacking the whites Do not be aston
ished to see me ta'tooed like Hottenot."
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SENATOR FoorE OF MISUNDERSTANDING public man
of the present day subjected amount OF fed
Senator Fooe of Mississippi. No species
Of rdcue mvectve is spared, and all for the
that he is sound eliable and radical democrat who
afraid avo'v his opinions matters of public poll
cy with bodncss and candor The effect of this
abuse only commend the Senator the strong
y public respect and confidence. In proof of this
quote the following from the editorial of New York
neutral paper
''Mr Fooie of the members Of the United States
Senate from the State of Mississippi is certainly in fair
way become great man and great statesman. In
certain portion OF the throughout the country,
observe the podgions efforts making abuse viy,
and ds,o the efforts and speeches which he makes Con-
gIess. Some OF these abusive articles amusngv
absurd and interestingly malicious but the fact of such
articles being directed against SENATOR is proof
elusive that he must have talent Now Mr. Foote in
the exuberance of his imagination and wit, may be
strictly the of the dandy politicians the John
Donkey teraeurs but he is in fair way bring
the better traits of his intellectual character and
prove his mind he goes along Let Mr. Foote take
things cooy, pursue his pay attention
his and sanderers, look ahead with determ ned
spirit, and there is nothing thai prevent him from
standing among the first senators OF the land and
in a short time. Lancaster (Penn) InteHigencsr.
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POSTSCRIPT.
BY TELEGRAPH.

FOR THE UNION.

Democratic National Convention-Evcnins Session
BALTIMORE, May 24-9 pm.
The previous question having been Withdrawn, a
lengthy debate arose on the New York question, which
occupied till p. m when the question was moved and
carried on the amendment offered by Mr.. BARLEY,
giving both delegations from New York the right to
Eeian their seats, and cast jointly the whole electoral
vote. The following is the vote:
YEAs-Maine 9, New Hampshire 6, Massachusetts II,
emon Rhode Island ., Connecticut 6, New Jersey T.
Pennsylvania IS, Delaware Maryland 2, Texas d. Ten
nesee ., Kentucky TO- Ohio IA, Indiana 7, Illinois 0,
Iowa a. Missouri total 1876
NYs-Massachuset, J, Vermont l, Rhode Island ?,
pennsylvania 7, Delaware ., Maryland S. Virginia 7,
North Carolina IL South Carolina o. Georgia 10, Florida
. Alabama ., Mississippi 6, Louisiana 6, Arkansas 3,
tennessee A. Kentucky Ohio 9, Indiana 5, Michigan 5,
Wisconsin A., Missouri total 1875.
Pending the question on the amendment as amended,
'he convention adjourned
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Treasury DEPARTMENT,

Treasury DEPARTMENT,
cv, April IL, 1913.
EALED proposals viii be received under the OF 81
niaich last, until ), p. m, Saturday, the Nth Of
S 'oS for sixteen millions OF dollars of United States
ay o. july lSS, bearing six per cent interest per annum
iSo| emannudty, on the first days OF January and
r any bid be considered unless per thereof
IN some depository OF the United States at or be-
me date fixed for opening the proposals The bids, in
~ Eases, must be unconditional, and thout any refer
my 20 me bids OF Others and should state distinctly the
on nn offered The proposals should be sealed, and
Proposals TOR foan 81 1913" and addressed TO the
celafy OF the Treasury, Washington City, ID. G. The
ms winch may be accepted will be required to be paid
e deposita Of the United States nearest the places of
uence OF the persons respectively whose offers may be
Joeesslu but The amount OF the accepted bids from bid
veg not residing in the United States must be deposited
delphia, or New Orleans
M give an opportunity to all persons participate in
@ esthent oil funds in this stock bids will be received
or 'he lowest denomination of certificates authorized by
An oeliig Tor hity dollars well for higher
Ill under one thousand dollars will be
on the books OF the treasury but all certificates for
I sum ana upwards will be transferable the books of
option of ~ p ~ oeyery with coupons attached at the
~ lue bidder 10 avoid expense, confusion and
pHcation OF accounts, all certificates with coupons
tn WIZ be Tor the sum of one thousand dollars
suocesslul bidders viii be required TO deposite the
awarded in five equal nstalments in each of the
b S 3 july August, September, October, and Novem-
VI tne present year, except for sums not exceeding
. emy thousand dollars, where the bidder may be de-
, oTs OF making immediate payment, in which the
wnoe amount may be once deposited. The stock will
V nj interest in all cases from the date of depose.
me bids will be opened the Treasury Department
% N, on Saturday. the l7th of June 1913, in the pres
an persons who may desire to attend but, under
p9vslon Introduced into the of 3l of March last
ooae VIII be permitted to withdraw his bid On all bids
the amount deposited in advance will be i'm
mediatey returned. The whole premium on the amour
must be deposited part of the first payment
'uhed in July next.
II. J. WALKER
Secretary OF the Treasury.
Each Of the daily papers of Boston, New York, Phladel
pala Baltimore, Charleston, and New Orleans and in al
liner states the papers selected print the laws of TN
United States are authorized publish this advertisement
April lS-du7thJunen
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BY II. GRERv, .ss1csiomeer.

ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND SPANISH CIGARS,
" TOBACCO, SNUFF, &c,, nj aucton.-On Monday,
the I'D instant shall tobacconist Penn
syyania avenue, A street, 10 O'Clock, the
entire stock of the establishment consisting Of in part
100000 Of various brands Of good cigars, the most OF
which old, fine favored. and of the best qualify
10 boxes good chewing tobacco, various brands
200 dozen good smoking do do
Lot OF best Havana do do
I Connecticut seed do do
Half hogshead Kentucky do
large lot of Rappee and Scotch snuff in bottles and
bladders
Lotof piano and gnisar music, canes and stands
/ 300 empty cigar boxes
\ IL snuff canisers, different sizes
boxes pipes with lot of hon sehod furniture such
chairs, tables, feather beds, bedsteads, &c.
Terms Of sale All and under SD, cash
S25 credit of sixty and ninety days, for approved
dorsed notes bearing interest. A. GREEN,
May 1876 Auctioneer.
no. The above sale Is postponed until Friday next
the 10Th instant, same hour A. GREEN,
May 25-2t Aucuoneer
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tn the Editor offhe Union: :.

SIR The report of the first days proceedings of the
Democratic Convention held at Baltimore, as published
in your paper omts portion OF the proceedings of that
body Justice the democracy of the District requires
that this omission should be supplied
Upon the reading of the communication from the Dis
trict of Columbia, western member moved to lay the
same upon the table This negatved by large
vote motion was then made to refer the communica-
ton to the Committee on Credentials with instructions to
assign the delegates from the District of Columbia seats
in the convention honorary members, without the right
to vote This unanimously agreed to, and then the
convention adjourned until s. p. m.
When the convention reassembled, the delegates from
the District present took their upon the floor of the
convention and there of them are at the present
moment ONE OF THE DELEGATES
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The Whlg Convention.

The wings chuckling at the spectacle OF dvis
ions in Baltimore between the Hunkers and Banbuers,
and of the competition among the friends of various
candidates. But their turn is coming next. We wish
them safe deiverance from their competitors and
their divisions! Between their four civilians, Clay,
Mclean, Webster, and Corwn, and their two military
chiefains, Taylor and Scott they may find much
tention and heartbuming have found in our own
ranks.
The last sign comes from Judge Mclean. He was
holding the May term of his circuit court in conjunction
with Judge Huntington, in Indianapolis, when the follow
ing correspondence between himself and Mr.. Defees,
the editor of the Indiana State Journal appeared in that
paper
INDIANAPOLIS, May 7h, 1913
DEAR Your will be presented the consider
alton of the Wing National Convention for its nomination
the wing candidate for the presidency 1t has been
gently intmated of the public papers, that such
node of selecting candidate does your views,
and that you do fully accord in sentiment with the wing
party If not inconsistent with the which have
determined pursue in relation to the presidency would
be pleased to have AN answer for publication.
Yours, respectfully,
Hon JOHN MCLEAN, Cincinnati, Ohio.
CINCINNATI, May 10, 1913.
My DEAR SIR your favor, received this day,
have remark, that the nomination OF candidate for
the presidency by national convention adopted by
the wings in 1910, substitute for the Congress
which, up to 1929 the mode of designating the candi-
date.
convention nominated the wing candidate in 1871 and
on the 9TH June will perform the office. or
course every person whose is brought before wing
convention as candidate for the presidency, without any
reservation his part is bound by its decision. should
consider mpu,aion against my honor to suffer my
name to 90 before the whig without
tion if did coincide cordially and fully with the pro-
essed principles of the wing party.
Very truly yours,
JOHN MCLEAN
JOHN d. DEGREES, ESQ., Indianapolis, Indiana.
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From the New Orleans Commercial Times, May Is.
MEXICO

The barque Caharine, Captain Butler, arrived here las
night from Vera Cruz, having left that port the 18th
inst. She brings no news OF moment. The only paper
on board the Free American, of the 9Th inst, con-
The only subject of interest NOTICED therein the treaty
The deputies TO the Mexican Congress severely com
mented on by their Indifference and supneness IN allow
ing the government To langush in nacton, through the
want OF quorum to go to business.
The editor of the Free American finds great fault with
the authorities at Vera Cruz for vexatous conduct to the
trades people there.
observation-disclosures Captain Lentz, of the schooner
Reiampapo from Frontaro, (MexlcoD the 9th inst,
ports The United States bomb-brlg Etna and steamer
Scoume in port, officers and all we'll schrs. Exit
and Decatur loading for New York. The brig Frances
ANY Captain Gunby was lost off Froniaro, or about
the 10th ut loaded with coal for the government Yes
seI and cargo total loss No lives lost. The schr
alena was at Froniaro from Norfolk, with coal for the
government The brig Detroit, OF New York, and the
brig Lawrence, of New Orleans for Havana, were to sal
in few days.
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We stated in yesterdays paper that in consequence
of the alarm in the gallery of the church. the convention
had retired to the basement floor. This mistake,
which arose from the confusion of the Geographic bue-
tin II was the democratic State convention, TO nomi-
nate electors for President, &C., which assembled on
Tuesday, in the basement of the Universalist Church
Cen r f. Stansbury in the chair.
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nv X. w. DYER, .q.sciionefr.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO FORTE, &C.,
auction.On Tuesday morning next, the Both inst,
10 o'clock shall sell the residence of gentleman de
elnng house kee ping situated q street, between 18th
and 18Th streets, (the flag viii designate the house his
household and kitchen furniture amongst which enune-
bate follows:
. Mahogany hair-seat sofa
Do rocking. cane-seat, and other chairs
| Do dining, card and other tables
\ good toned piano forte, 8 octaves
3-piy and ingram carpets, step carpets, stair rods
China and glass
Mahogany bureaus wardrobes, washstands
Toilet set, beds, mattresses, bedsteads, &c.
With good lot OF kitchen requisites
Also, a good cooking stove and radiator
With many other articles necessary enumerate.
Terms of sale All of and under SD cash over
25 credit of and four months for satisfactorily
endorsed bearing interest r.. w DYER,
Nav 25-d Auconeer
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ny Il. GREEN, .9tscttOneer.
Silk IIandke Suspenders, 4

KU Il. GsREE-N, .4lCtOneeT.
t,HIRTs, Silk HandlxercIRiefs Suspenders, &c., mt
= Auction.-On Saturday the 9th instant, shall SELL al
Inv auction room, Concert Hall, Browns Hotel, at
O'clock D. m excellent lot of goods, per consignment
tiz.
dozen stitched bosom shirts
dozen do do superior, win STUDS
dozen assorted shirts
dozen imitation silk flesh coored undershirts
% geniemen's silk handker;hcls
dozen of II. Days superior gum suspenders
With many other articles of clothing, Ne.
Terms cash A. GREEN,
MAY 25-3t Auctioneer.
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Extract Of a letter, dated
PARIS. April Is. IS4t

The object of the present is to inform you that the
United States mails delivered at Southampton from
the steamer Hermann the 18th instant and that the
French mail with the letters for France did not reach
Paris until the 18th instant, although there are two mails
day from London to Paris. This fact exraord-
nary by the British mailseames the letters
the same day with the of her arrival There must
be something wrong in all this. The consequences of
this delay instances have been very disastrous
the mercantile interest orbear to make any comments
on such shameful conduct in the British post office.
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nv n. W. DYER, .s~cssonNrr.

OHN -"He " PuoHHC NuctOHs-Ihc tNctHcHI
L. italy built threestory brick house. Capitol Hill, adj
Joining the residence the Hon Judge Canch, having
rensve and commodous back buildings and good stable
and coachhouse attached will be offered for sale by pub
lie auction Tuesday, the 9Th day of June The
sale To take place the premises AT o'clock, p.
The of sale ourth of the purchase money
be paid the day of salc within three DAYS therea
and the balance in and three the
day Of sale the interest be paid semi annually and
he secured by bond and deed Of the property.
r.. w. DYER, Auctionecr.
May 2I-eo&ds
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The wing convention for the Columbus congressional
district of Ohio assembled on the 10Th inst The tide ran
in favor of Judge Mclean, his friends having succeeded
in electing Samuel Galloway delegate to the Wing
National Convention, and John Tees1ale alternate.
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DUFF GREEN AND BEN. Il. GREEN,
Afaxncus mud se[l0ra.nf. L<nE.

Office 4 street, beitUecn a. and ON streets,
WILL give prompt attention claims before any of the
w departments of the government, before Congress
and also the of the District and in the Su
preme Court OF the United States ,
Address Green Green Washington city, postage paid
Nov 1T
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LoR desirable dwsse. IN s s bx
Mr. Mechn and the late Capt Hezei For c9relu punc-
iaa hs rem. w % g ,s pher
IT, ho,sa. re- dry and pleasant and viii DO cleaned up
and mt in order Apply Mr. Dinow's. at the corner
near by, where the keys are.
NAV
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Tur HouR OF FREEpoM--The hand of the clock in the
of the great facade of the Tnieres still points
1uarter past twelve 1t is the hour the people made them
selves masters of the palace, and stopped the CLOCK
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DIED,

Saturday last after short
Illness JOHN McCOBB in the 10th year of his age
The Of the State Of Maine for
past highly esteemed and eneprsing merchant
District
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The Charestown Va Spirit eerson says that within
few days past, the wheat crop in various parts of that
county has suffered dreadfuy from the ravaRes of the fly
The and atesown wheat said be seriously in
iured
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MARRIED.

At Cottage Farm, Washington, by
6loER GEORGE w. HUGHES to Miss MARY A. RAY.
Georgetown the3d by the Mr. JOHN sIOUssA jr
to MissM
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SSS-A Card-I my name mentioned for the mayorL-
ty feel grateful the friendly feelings it manfests 1t
was done without my knowledge consent. have uni
formly declined the honor of being candidate and my
views are still unchanged.
May 25 JOHN BOYLE.
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PuNcH gives the following the Parisan fashions for
April Mob caps without crowns much in fashion
Large buses also greatly in vogue and threaten If
they greatly increase block the widest thoroughares
There is a Jonvie tie to be anywhere.
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TIM TREArY-The New Orleans Crescent Of the 18th
inst. has the following;
The Franco Aplcrican Of yesterday morning says:
sWe from Captain Holloway, of the propeller Col
Stanton which arrived yesterday from Tampico, that an
express reached that city the 9th ns bringing the i'm
portant that quorum of Congress had assembled
Querearo and were busy engaged upon the treaty Of
peace, which generally thought would soon be ati-
fed We also learn that the had broken Tam
pico, and was causing many deaths.
Although the date of the above from Queretaro is
stated, believe be authentic as pieo the
| shortest ronte from that place.
One of correspondents Vera Cruz mentions that the
yellow fever prevailing slightly at that lacethe
| Der of cases being about forty per week.
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Kentucky appears have unusual share of ongved
persons gentleman Green county in that State, has
sent the Louisville Journal for publication the follow ing
list old persons living that county Stephen Riggs,
93 Thomas Parsons 100 w. Thayer 80; James Warner,
81 ; Mrs Thurman, lsl Mrs. Emcury, 81; John Mann,
e6 James Turpen o. Peter Despair 80. Their united
ages $50 years. and the little than IS
years Three persons have recently died in that county,
whose ages follows; Mrs. Speaker, l13; John
Miles 80 Mrs Sands I05