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choice North Carolina and country Bacon and
lard; Tho latter cured by Jos 3. White. al.
so. Goshen and Mountain Butter, Cheese and
Fresh Crackers. A.slyyIII1'E 81 CO.
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New Goods Received.

! .Algeneral assortment Of Dry Goods, Grocer
leg, Hardware and Cutlery, t;rockery, Sad
dlery, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, &c.
which will be sold low for GasI, by.sS Z s.
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try, that having as much as he can we'll alton,
tons for 81 10. to tnre tho following Diseases, 8,
actiwith as much eff !iciency i'm relieving dissass
Dyspepsia, galioes, 3 Pilas, Fits Rllclina atisR
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Ye, Tho undessig med; iii iSe. iliis mc,iiod goI
q man nan well patronage ist liis pfofs
ions7aM from our iofs Ne HIissss ma
most ~ paIt incuIab having atfSiDa a
4x1o,yll cntlcaIs cured sii avery sfiu
even the sight Of which, ,dfew from from beholders
" embrace this mode of Ina 10 tile
iagor on many, and assist she cause os iiStsiiaii
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General Agency Mt Washington.

ITTNHIRTYTHREE years experience clerk in one Of
l. the principal accounting offices OF the Treasury I'D
Audtors) has qualified the subscriber to undertake gen
era agency business the of the federal
ment before Congress. An intimate acquaintance with
all of business in the several departments and bu
eaus knowledge of the laws, and the principles estab
shed by decisions in the executive in relation
almost every subject connected with public accounts and
transactions with which he has become familiar from long
experience public services affords him advantages and
facilities which, perhaps few others possess His attention
will be directed TO the prosecution OF claims OF every char
acer embracing revolutionary claims against the United
States individual States, whether Tor lands money
pensions of all kinds; Communication for half and boun
ties claims growing out of contracts with the United
States; of titles, and procuring patents for
lands OF duties remission OF fines or forelures
under the other laws the prosecution OF claims
arising of transactions connected with the Florida or
Mexican claims before any board of commissioners
hereafter be formed the sale purchase OF real
estate, and generally the transaction of and every
description of business in which the services OF agent
may be required. -
The subscriber extensively known in the city OF Wash
ing the civil officers OF the government many officers
both of the army and navy, well to members OF Con-
gress, whom general reference i. made The following
gentlemen selected whom, if necessary particular
reference is requested, to wit:
JAMES w. McCuLLoH First Comptroller Of the Treasury
ALBION X. PARRIs Second do do.
PETER HAGNER, Third Auditor of the Treasury.
Gen. THOMAS S. JEsuP, Quart. Master General U. s. A.
Gen GEORGE GIBSON Commissary General OF Subsisencs
Gen. ROGER JONES, Adutdnt General
Gen. NATHAN TowsoN Paymaster General
Col JOSEPH e. TorTEN Chief of the Corps of Engnees
Col JOHN ]. ALBERT, Chief Of Typographical Engineer
RICHARD SMITH, esq, Cashier Metropolis Bank
JAMES THOMPSON, esq, Chief Clerk Third Auditors Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office Nth street. opposite N E. corner Fullers Hotel
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Agency for Claims at Washington.

III.
~ and General Agent, No H. Todds Buildings, Pennsyl.
vana avenue, Washington d. C., offers his for the
OF claims before Congress any of the
tive departments before any boa OF commissioners tar
are or may be appointed for the adjustment of spolatons
collecting private claims and rents, procuring pensions
whether revolution other service; bounty lands for
return duties those arising under contracts, treaties or
otherwise; buying and selling real estate, &c.
Particular attention paid TO the settlement of O,
dlsbursing officers who may find it ineonvenien give
their personal attendance.
Having been commissioned notary public, he is pre-
pared to furnish egazed copies of any document other
paper that may be required
Charges will be moderate, and regulaedb by the amount,
claimed and the extent of service required
Communications (post paid viii receive Immediate
tenton.
He has the refer the Navy Department aud
the several bureaus connected with it, comproers and
ditors Offices of the Treasury Department. and the senior
pursers In the navy and also to Dr. John Ho
mans Boston; Barnard Henry, esq, Philadelphia; Rev.
Sepmns Tustin chap of the Senate, Washngton Hon.
Her L. Ellsworth, Fayete, Indiana; Thomas NJ Blouni,
EST Pensacola Forida Hon. c. b. Penrose, Lancaster
Pa; Judge r. Harley Crawford, Washington; VIM. AZ.
new esq., New York; Collins Lee, esq, Baltimore, Md;
H. B. Reardon esq, Norfolk, Va; Professor Goodrdge
New Haven Conn., NJ. Jndson, esq, New Orleans; Hon.
E. II. Foster, Nashville, Tenn
MAY 6-ly
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Feb. e6. 1913.
CyEALED PROPOSALS win be received until 8 p M,
> on the eighth of March, 1913, for five millions of dol
treasury notes. much may be liable In
under the of Congress of the 25 Janua
ry l5l7 payable years after The date of such
with interest the OF cent per annum paya-
BILE semi-annually No bid will be received below par.
The bids should distinctly, in all cases the premium
offered. Bids the rate OF premium accompanied
In the written proposals. with offer % fund the notes al
in the per stock authorized by the said act OF
18th January, 1917, viii be preferred
To give opportunity oil persons 10 participate IN te
investment of funds in these noeswhlch, on account Oh
the privilege of funding may hereafter be materially en-
HANGED in value-bds will be received for the lowest de
nomination authorized by the law, well as Tor
higher
The amount of the bids will be required to be paid IN
March, April and May, lSis.
The money payable the loan be deposited with the
Treasure of the United States the Treasurer OF the mint a.
Philadelphia, OF the branch mint at New Orleans or win
any OF the assistant at Boston, New York. Charles
on St Louis In all the bid, special de-
poste, any Of the points above speced with the officers
above designated, of the whole OF the premium
before O'Clock, p M the 9Th March, lSsS, will be re-
CURED. The premium will be returned at If the bid
is not accepted. -
McCLINTOCK YOUNG,
Acting Secretary OF the Treasury.
Feb 26-dtSthMar
0I-The daily papers in Washington, Charleston, Bat-
more, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, will copy the
above.
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Proposals for Bltuminous Coal /.

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and RePa5s,o
CEALED proposals endorsed Proposals for Coa) will be
y received at this bureau until o'clock M, OF the l7
places in the Gulf of Mexico the bureau may direct
board any vessel in the Gulf of Mexico that the com
tiy quantities OF the best binmnous lump COAL suitable
'or steamers may, from time 10 me during twelve
bureau fifteen days previous notice being given for Its
shipmen-the deliveries TO be made as soon thereafter as
practicable.
The coal must be such shall be approved by persons
who will be appointed by the bureau 10 inspect and ex
it before being shipped and the vessels employed
IN transporting shall IN no case, exceed the dfaughl OF
water specified by the bureau
twenty burden for each vessel to from
the next day after she is reported TO have arrived at her
place OF destination.
The commanding naval officer OF the United States
squadron in the Gulf of Mexico to have the right Of detan
if he should deem it expedent; in which demurrage
viii be paid by the United States at the rate agreed upon
urement of the vessel for each days tention over lay
days, must be stated in the respective offers
90 beyond the quantity they certainly deliver al the
times which may be specified in the orders as no exen-
viii be rgidly exacted
Bonds with two approved sureties will be required in
half the estimated OF the contract and ten cent
will be deducted from all bills which will not be paid until
the contract shall be completed according to It's terms the
remaining ninety per of all bills duly approved will
be paid within thirty days after their presentation to the
proper authority
Every o1er must be accompanied written
(sgned by responsible persons) the effect
that he they undertake that the bidder bidders, WILL
if his their bid be accepted enter into obligation
within five days, with good and sufficient sreties to fur
ns the coal proposed No proposal will be considered
unless accom- panied by such guaranty
The bureau the right OF rejecting offers submit
ted by persons who have failed no contract after
their offers had been accepted who, after entering
contracts failed fulfil them. The offers must state the
pits from which the coal will be taken
Gcj- To be published twice week, until the 18th Of
March, in the National Inellgencer and National Demo-
KRAFT Washington Morning Post and Daily Times, Boston
Journal of Commerce, Globe, Evening Post and SUM- New
York; Pennsylvania, Public Ledger and keystone, Pha-
delphia; Erie Observer, Erie, Pa Morning Post, Pitts
and Sun, Baltimoe Beacon apd Southern Argus Norfolk
Chronicle and Old Dominion, Portsmouth, Va.
Feb l6-2awtI5th March
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MANSION HOUSE,
No. 30 RrOadsCav, .Nesc York.

w j. BUNKER having newed his lease of this we'll
w known establishment respectfully invites contnu.
of the public patronage Situated in the vicinity of
the business district and convenient distance from the
various points of and departure from the city,
the Mansion House has also the advantage Of peculiarly
heahf location, being exposed to the winds and in
tho immediate neghborhood Of the Battery Such renova
and improvements required by tile lapse of time
and the demands of improved public TASTE constan
effected by the proprietor whose aim 1t is to render the
Mansion House pleasant and comfortable home his
guests.
MANSION HOUSE, Feb. 10, lS4S
The Richmond Enquirer, Norfolk Beacon, Cincinnati
Gazette Louisville Journal ST. Louis Republican, Nash
vile Union, Mobile Register, and Savannah Georgian,
will please the above three mes-renewed every
other day-and send the bill to the Mansion House.
Feb lI-eod3t
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rT,RAITE de rExploitauon des Mines par NJ. Oh.
/ Combes, Ingenieur Chef DIES Mines vols, and
atlas Paris. IAN
Cours sur lie Service DIES OFFICERS d'Artllere dams les
FORCES ID edition, vol, and atlas.
Dnnn on the Coal Trade. vol, London.
Planer on the Use of the Blowpipe in the Examination
of Minerals Ores &C., nc, with Notes by Mushprau and
Liebig vol, London.
Fenwick's Subterranean Surveying. vol London.
BRIDGES Practical Miners Guide vol, London.
Geology as q, Science, applied pracucalyi py 'ohn
Rookie. l vol, London.
Practical MineraIogy by Chapman vol, London
C,ibson's Certai mites of Geology. VOL, London.
Humble's Dictionary of Geology and Minealogy vol,
London. 80
Huchnsons Treatise on the Practical Drainage oil Land
vol, London =, ru
burgh =, -,
Mitche's Practical Assaying Graptbam on IRON IIed'
cold on Iron Bashfou's Calculations OF Earthworks Me-
Nails Tables of Excavations. Gasey Clements. Vicat
Ion Clements. Engineers and Contractors Pocket Book
fKeuvs Patchwork Tables Siby's Earthwork Tables.
! Just imported from London and Paris, by
Feb rs r. IAfLOh
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nR. RANxINa,s BopY BRACE.-Thousands

TAR. BANNING'S BODY BRACE.-Thousands of per-
IL sos afflicted by pulmonary affections dyspepsia CON
stipaon and various degrees of local general debility,
have been relieved by this instrument. Ii particularly
adapted numerous ailments prevalent at the south, to
spinal weakness, distortions, tendency of the body 10
lounge droop, both in children and adults BY reor-
ing the form POSTURE it enarges the chest
that subject breahes eer and easier and thus
of the chest, with attendant affections OF the
heart and lungs counteaced and full play given to
the organ. Of respiration
The may be had in this city by applying Mrs.
Baldwin, who will be in attendance at all times the
store of Mr. Peter Brenner tailor doors below A street,
on the north side Pennsylvania avenue. gentleman
will aid in adapting it those who may call for the pur-
pose.
Applications for single braces, from distance, also
patent rights may likewise be directed to Dr. Bannings
office, 437A Broadway, New York.
DR. Banning can refer, if desired, Of the
eminent professors medical and surgical science in the
United States well numerous distinguished ladies
and gentlemen this city and other parts OF the country
Oct. 15-ly
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HENRY JAIME Y.

Eighth stree near the General Pot Office
n II subscriber having enlarged his premises, and
doubled his force, determined to give even greater
satisfaction than heretoot in the manufacture OF his
Beautiful, Substantial, and Comfortable Boots.
would say those wishing to be speedily supplied with
the above and desirable article, that they would do
well to have their measures recorded my books Those
who wish readymade work will find the best stock in the
District on my Shelves excepting the inmitabe patent
Congress Boots together with every variety (or ladies,
gentlemen, and children) of Waterproof and Corksoe
boots and shoes.
MottoSmall profits quick sales and cash at the
ter n JANNEf.
Oct 4-eosatu lint Nat. Whig IL Marlboro GAIL
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r OOK QUITS. PARKER, having opened fancy and
IL periumery store between ~ and 9th Streets on Penn
syvania avenue doors east OF Colemans Hotel, tp
stas respectfully invites strangers and citizens TO exam
inc his collection OF useful and fancy articles consisting IN
part of fine English and American hair nai and too,h-
brushes; shell and horn dressing combs, very superior
combs, evening fans, rich retcule purses Perfumees
&c, &c, &c.
On Monday will be opened gimps. frnges, and buttons
for dresses -, VI,
On the 10th of this month shall return from New York
with of the nsvc experiments OF fancy uc0s
for the coming holidays opened "a WashnS!q9np
Fancy and Perfumery store, Pennsylvanla
Dee. 1Q-n avenue, between ~ ana ON sueeis-
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T,rIoUETrE FOR GENTLEMEN

I1TIQUETTE FOR GENTLEMEN-Being short rules
T. and reflections for conduc, in society," by the author OF
"Canons of Good Breeding = one small volume Just re-
ceived for sale by r, TAYLOR
SupJEcrs. Salnation., In,roductions Good Breeding
Fashion, Fashion contadstnguished from Good Breed
ing Dress Presentations, Visits, Appointments Letters
Notes. the Drawing Room, the Dining Room, Society
Morning Calls Evening Visits, &c, &c.
JAMS
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The Museum OF Fashion, Fancy, and Curiosity.
TIME subscriber all those in Of rich and beau
ul articles in his line, to call at his old established
store where they will be to lind something please
them, antiquarians in particular
His sock OF watches of the choicest kind those
ended the factory OF Joseph Johnson
Is Church street, Liverpool together with many others OF
The eweIry consists of London and Paris manufac nIs
a well az home fashion and fancys All articles IN his
line which very numerous, WIN lie sold ut New'SorR
Phiiadelphia, and Baltimore prices ~ vrY,,,opr,,8
Doc "a hObENA hExWOniH'
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NEW DAILY EXPRESS LINE.
,,.saE|sc EM 91as

Throuch bv Mall Train from WashinEtOn, via AIex-
andria, to Fredericksbur8, Richmond, and Peters-
burg, Virginia.
The undersigned having made the necessary arrange
ments with the Steamboat and Railroad Companies be-
tween the named places, are now PREPARED under
he name and STYLE of ROGERS, DARRACOTT, IL AL
LEN 10 every description OF light goods, and Tor
ward the same Gas above stately on reasonable terms
We trust by giving personal attention to the bust
to with encouragement, and assure our trends
that nothing shall be wanting our part TO afford salts
faction.
All light articles such parcels and packages, which
NAV be consigned will be delivered free OF
Iage and merchandise other articles, which may be
too heavy the mail train will have our particular care
by tho freight train
+ w ROGERS Master Steamer Powhatan,
b. F. DARRACOTT, Train captain. X. F. " p. K. X.
WILLIAM III. ALLEN, Depot agent,
Richmond, Va, May l, lSH,--Mayl -du
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oSPANIsH Language and Literature.-Just imported
y by F. TAYLOR from Paris and London, aud this day
unpacked small collection of Spanish instruction books,
easy Spanish extracts for students of the language, &C.
&c and also SIN all collection of the works oil
the most esteemed Spanish authors. Feb Ia
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TINE Disorders OF the Cerebral Circulation, and
l. the connexon between Affections of the Brain and
Diseases of the Heart by George Burrows M. D., vol
La enands Practical Treatise the Causes Synp
TOMS and Treatment OF Spermatorrhpa translated by II
j. McDouga Of the Royal College Of Surgeons of England,
l volume. This day received by
Feb II F. TAYLOR.
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A UGUsrUs FISCHER, Attorney and Counsellor at
"A Law Austin Travis county, Texas viii attend faith.
fully and promptly business connected with his pro.
also attend 10 any business land office, such pro.
caring patents, perecng titles &c Letters must be PAID
70 procure attention.
l. REFERENCES
Hon j. p. Henderson, San Augustin
Hon Ebenezer Allen, Austin.
Hon Memucan Hunt, Galveston
J. D. Gnoesbeck, Houston.
'Dolhoude ~ (sroesbeck, New Orleans Jan. IL
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DANCING ACADEMY,

MIR. +. G. Liable has the honor to inform the ladies
ll and gentlemen of Washington and Georgetown that
his dancing academy will reopen Tuesday, November
of tuition, Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays from
o. 10 8 p m. for young ladies; from TO p. m for
young masters.
N B. Those ladies and gentlemen who may feel DESTROYS
to receive instruction at Georgeown will please leave their
names at his residence in Washington
Ian ID U9tn
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Nl esteemed writers Of the English language in poetry
imported direct from London of them beautifully
illustrated. Among them will be found Campbell, Moore,
Goldsmith, Pope Byron, Hemans, Wordsworth Cowper'
Walter Scott Hood, Hewitt, Chanting Gray, Kebe, Lord
Bacon, Burns Blair. Johnson sterne southey, Milton,
them in style Of beauty equal to the expensive
souvenir and possessing peranence OF value not shared
by them Dec Is.
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STEPHENs ON the Engiish Constitution, q voIs.
- London Martins British Colonies volume, London
British Consuls Hand Book, by r Flynn, barster VOL
London Poriers Progress OF the Nation. (Brsh vols
London The Past, the Present. and the Future by H. c.
Carey, vol, Philadelphia lS4S On unseed CUES
tons OF Political Economy, by John Stuart Mill vol
cy of Great Britain, vol, Edinburgh Currency Invest-
gated, by John Taylor vol, London the Philosophy OF
Wealth, by John Crawford, VOL, London; Speeches
sheridan, Chatham, Curran and Erskne, each In
London Just received together with many other valua
BILE works, and DID, upon all the various branches
political economy. f. TAYLOR.
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NEW MUSIC.-Just received, the following new music,
IN Mt the old established store next door TO tuer's
Hotel which will be sold fourth less than half price,
WIN. FISCHER.
Fading Flowers. Music by E. Horn.
Jenny Limbs song of Home.
IT'S sweet night. BY Massett
The dying girls farewell. BY Earrus
Sleep gentle Mary BY w. ]. Lemon.
Plantation Melodies. BY Winnemorc
History of the World. By A. Clapp.
La Belle Savoyarde Polka. BY Bessner
Camilla Waltz. BY Richardson.
Pictures of Life waItzes. BY Strauss
ELAN Waltz. BY Bricher.
Cymbeline Waltz. BY l.. Strach.
La Caora Waltz. By ~ H. Blown
The Cricket Waltz. By Granger
Every country has its cha rms waltzes
Excelsior Waltz. BY ]. Munck.
The Weston Gaopade. BY kleber
The Wood Castle Gaop. BY A Schad
Railroad Galop. BY Gung.
Danzas Cubanns. BY T. Rocca
Verdis Quick Step. By G. L. White
Reeds collection for the guitar: ,
The Battle of Buena Vista descriptive fantasia for the
piano. Inscribed to Cen T. Taylor 10y O. Grobe copy
of music ought be upon piano in the county
Feb S-3ta2w
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THIS Morning Will be opened, direct from New
l. York. at G. w. Phillips's Cash

TTNus Morning Will be opened, direct from New
i York. at G. w. Phillips's Cash
New Silks cashmees, apacas, &C., among which
10 pieces rich changeable brocsde silks
do do do
Is do do Poult de Sole silks
do plain changeable do
do rich ottoman satins
do Turkey silks
do plaid popln silks
do white sntins, very superior
do wide black silks
5 do black and blue black silks
do satin plaid cashneres
10 do plain modo-coored silks
20 do printed silks
Also
20 Tartan plaid long scarfs
10 do very superior do
do half mourning do
Is Al Moche square shawls
80 Terkerri do
20 very superior iour-iace shawls
Together with many other goods for ladies' dresses to
which invite the attention of purchasers
Oct 2l-iftf G.. w PHILLIPS
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Jan %

DLANK Account Books.-Ledgers. day books, cash
ID books, blank books Nc., &c. Lately received by +.
Taylor (Some of them unpacked to-day large supply of
blank books every kind, size, and variety Of bindings of
the best and finest quality in every respect we'll all
other qualities down the lowest grade Of price, for sale at
unusually low prices.
Alo fine letter paper, ruled, at 81 80 per wrap
ping paper IS books at Is cents per
dozen. Bank books of all kinds and sizes.