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Transportation of stores.
NAVY DEPARTMENT..


Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, Dec. II, lS47.
PROPOSALS sealed and endorsed Proposals for freight
to Rio de Janeiro" will be received ut this office until
o'clock, p Thursday, the 10th day of January,
1913, for the transportation OF 5000 barrels nore ess) OF
government stores from the navyyard Gosport Virginia,
the consgnee the naval depot AT Rio dc Janero, in
the pe of Brazil The offers the price asked
per barrel, without distinction between wet and dry and
each barrel Cor half barel) of beef pork -four rice,
vinegar pickles, whskey dried apples will be consid-
cred barrel all other packages to be estimated at the
of 81 cubic feet barrel, whatever they may
board freight and no primaye to be allowed Fifteen
ar-weaher working lay days to be allowed each OF the
ports Gosport and Rio de Janero for taking in and the
for dischargng cargo. Payment to be made by any
navy agent in the United States, within thirty days after
producing satisfactory evidence Of the delivery of the cargo
The vessel must pass Inspections and be at the Gosport
maynard by the l day Of February SS ready TO receive
her cargo and if presented for examination within
three days after being notified OF her acceptance, the bu
ea will consider itself at liberty offer the freight to the
west bidder, or make such arrangements may
next Observe the public interests.
bas, su22-laWtJan 20
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r OOk OUTS PARKER, having opened a fancy and
IL perumery store between Al and 9th Streets Penn
syvania avenue six doors of Colemnn's Hotel (up
srs respectfully invites strangers and citizens
inc his collection of useful and fancy articles, consisting
part, of fine English and American hair, nail and tooth
brushes; shell and horn dressingconbs, very superior
teeth (ne) wrought tuck-combs for the evening; side
combs evening fans, rich recues, purses, perfumerie
&c, &C., &c.
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 of fancy articles
for the coming holidays ever opened in Washington.
SELBY PARkER'S
Fancy and Periumery sore Pennsylvania
Dec. left avenue. between Al and 9th
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TYPE AND ALL OTHER MANUFACTURED
CONNER'S UNITED STATES TYPE AND STEREO-
TYPE FOUNDRY,
Corner of Nassau aud 1nn streets, NeD York,
(yAN be had at eighteen per cent deduc ton from old
~ prices.-The undersigned respectfully inform the old
patrons of the type and stereotype foundry formerly known
as James Conners and more recently Conner Cookies
and the public in general that they prepared
orders for printing types presses, chascs imposing
stones ink frames and every other article necessary form
complete printing establishments favorable terms,
and Of good quality any other establishment in the
United States.
Borders cuts brass rule and all other articles
mred at this establishment at the reduced
New articles got up order being furnished with pat
The type this establishment is both in the style
face and the material of which il is made particularly
adapted for service in newspaper printing
All kinds of stereotype furnished
JAMES CONNER az SON
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New ChiIdrcn,. books for Is4s.

PECENTIY received by F. TAYLOR, some of them
II opened this day
Stories Tor Young Friends, by T: S. Arthur,
The Children's Year, by Mary Hewitt,
Christmas Blossoms by Uncle Thomas,
Sunny Hours, coored engravings
Flowers of Fable, selected from the best writers and illus
rated,
Little Stories for Little Folks, translated from the German,
Mothers Lessons for Little Girls and Boys,
Improving Stories by L. S. Arthur,
The Boys Treasury of Sports, Pasmes and Recreaons
with 400 engravings,
The Life and Campaigns of Napoleon, for Youth,
History Biography, aud Travels for Youthone volume,
coored engravings.
Also, and improved editions of many of the old works
of Miss Edgeworh, Mrs Holland, and other writers Gull
liver, Baron Trenck Mother Goose the Arabian Nights,
and Others coored toy books, many kinds oil
them just imported from London; Juvenile souvenirs al
buns portfolios pocket bibles, drawing books finely bound
miniature editions of standard authors velvet bibles and
books, gold and silver pencil and pens, card
cases. NC. &c. Dec %
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New York Tailoring Establishment.

VIZ T. JENNINGS 81 CO, 23l Broadway. New York,
w. Pennsylvania avenue, near 9th street, Washington,
have on hand full assortment of plain and fancy
English and French CLOTH cashmere and vestings for the
fall and winter wear, which they make up order in their
usual style of neatness elegance, 'nd durability which
surpassed by any establishment i'm this country each
article of dress cp and made by hands engaged
svey upon article, when the whole combined forms
suit not TO be SUI passed for or beauty.
W. T. J. a. Co. have also hand full assortment Of
garments ready made consisting of cloaks sack and
ovcrcoats body Sacks dress and ock coats black
fancy cashmere pnnts silk, satin, merno and other vests
made in and fashionable style, that gentlemen may
be furnished with handsome suit a moments notice.
Also, hand full assortment OF shirts, under shrts,
hosiery gloves, suspcnders and every article necessary
genileman's wardrobe.
Oct. I6--2m Nat. INTEL
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Wood for Sale!

OFFER for sale the wood 800 acres of the Of
i my father Alexander G, Bullet, deceased, lying The
Potomac river in Prince William county, Virginia,
which the wel-known fisheries OF Opossum Nose and
Timber Branch If no sale be made by the 10th OF January
1913, then shall employ twenty wood cutters. For
terms, apply on the premises. In the meantime
lorewarn all persons from irespassng in any
said estate. BENZ. c. BULLETT
Dec III NAT. Int 81 Alex. Caz.1
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Notice To Claimants.

TUCKER IL ADDISON, General Agents, Office 9Th
street, Colemans Buildngs,) four doors north of Penn
sylvania avenue.
Beverley Tucker and John E. Addison have associated
themselves for the purpose OF prosecuting claims OF all kinds
before Congress- and the several departments OF the general
government.
All communications (pos paid) addressed to the above
shall receive prompt attention Reference is made to the
following gentlemen; -
Hon. Geo NJ. Dallas, Vice President of the United States
Hon John Mclean Supreme Court OF the United States
Hon. Robert j. Walker, Secretary OF the Treasury.
Hon. Jno Y Mason, Secretary OF the Navy.
Hon. II. M. Il. Hunter United States Senate.
Clement Cox, esq, Georgetown, ID. G.
Jno. f.. Addison, attorney atlaw, will continue to give
attention business before the several OF
the District of Columbia and the adjoining counties OF
Maryland and Virginia. July B-ly
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TRsAsURY DEPARTMENT, Nov. "a, 1877.
CyEALED PROPOSALS win be received until the first
- Monday OF February lSi at the office of the commits
appointed for the erection of the custoh in the
city of New Orleans, for the following materials
Is 800 900 of good hard-burnt brick
The be mentioned
Il, 900 barrels of fresh lime }more or less.
1900 do hydraulic cement
$1,000 do sharp sand.
The above materials be delivered the levec in New
Orleans the site OF the present custom house AS
practicable, and in such quantities shall from time to
time be required, in conformity with appropriations made
by Congress, The proposals be addressed to Denis
Peur, Aicee La Branche, and William M Gwnn, colms
endorsed Seacd proposals for furnishing materials for
erection of a custom house at New Orleans"
When the proposals opened by the comin ssioners
they Will communicate copies, together with their views
and recommendation for the consideration of the depart
ment.
The communication of the commissioners will be adj
dressed the First Comptroller OF the Treasury, who
geher with the first Auditor OF the Treasury being the prop
officers connected with the cusom-house accounts will
give their views writing the proposals. the dc
partmen The right OF rejecting any bid IS reserved
of any furnishing any the before.
mentioned materials. X. J. WALKER,
Secretary of the Treasury.
Post and Boston Times; New York Globe Sun, and Her
aid Pennsylvania and keystone Baltimore Argus and
Baltimore Sun Inteigencer and German Gazette, Wash
ington; Cincinnati Enquirer; louisville Democrat; st.
Louis Unon and Natchez Free Trader until the 18th day
OF January lS4S and in all the daily papers of New
leans until the first Monday of February, lSas
Nov 27--dt26htJan
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Revolutionary Claims.

AM i'm possession OF authentic documentary evidence of
the services aud claims of the officers o: the Virginia
State line and navy half pay for life and ,unty lands
and of officers OF the continental lines oil he several
States pensions, communication pay, and bounty lands
The evidence will be furnished or the clsi prosecuted Al
The option claimant. Letters direoted Cen John
p Duva, Tallahassee. FloridA. pospad wi be attended
JOhN r. OOVAS.
Oct. 13-cpu
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Anniversary OF the American Colonization Society.

Annivcrsary OF the American Coloniz Society.
COLONIZATION RooNs, Washington, Dec. ~, 1877.
rTyIE fhiryhrst annual meeting Of the American Colo
niza,ion Society will be held in this city the 18Th
January lSAs, O'Clock p. M Several distinguished
speakers will deliver addresses that occasion The
boa I'd of Direct will day O'Clock
M, the colonization roons OF which the following di
rectors for life will please take notice;
Hon. s. Wilkeson New York, Herman Camp, esq, N Y,
Hon. Thos W. Williams, Rev. W. McLaD, Washing
Connecticut, ton city,
Rev. L. Bacon, ID. d., Conn, A. G.. Phelps, esq, N w.
Francis Griffin, esq, Miss, Steph Duncan, M d., Miss.
Gen. John II. Cooke, Virginia, John Murdoch, ESQ., Miss
Thos. X. Hazard esq X. l., James Railey, esq,
Rev. f. Burgess, ID d., Mass, Alvarez Fish, esq. "
John McDonogh, esq, La, David Hunt, esq, "
iona. Colt, esq, Conn, James Booman, esq, N. ",
Rev. J, b. Pinney Pa, Charles Brewer, esq, Pa
Elliot Crcsson, esq, Pa,
Auxiliary societies will please appoint delegates, accord
ing the 9Th article of constitution which provides that
leach of such societies shall be entitled delegate for
every five hundred dollars paid into the treasury of this
ciey within the previous to the annual meeting" I'm
portant business will before the board and il is de-
sirable that there should be full attendance.
Dec ~ W. McLAIN.
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NIOTICE.-The commissioners appointed TO receive
IN subscriptions to the capital stock OF the Potomac Nav-
CATION Company incorporated by the state OF virginia on
the 18Th March, lSl7 the OF dam and lock
navigation the north branch of the Potomac river from
that books of subscriptions thousand shares will be
opened until Ith day OF January next, AT the office OF
Messrs Corcoran and Riggs, Washington ana oil samuel
Jordon ~ Co., New York.
The law requi that two dollars each share be
paid at the time oil subscription
ALEXANDER HAMILTON,
JOHN A. STEMMLEE,
HENRY HOPKINS,
Dec. 2Ist2Sth, K 9thJan. commissioners
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IMPORTANT to house, and persons furnishing.
h., FIR Mar

TMPORTANTt to housekecpers and persons furnishing.
We have, furnishing rooms opposite Centre Mar
ket, up stairs, and complete assortment of goods
such
Furniture, beds, and mattresses
China, glass, and crockery ware
Hardware and cutlery
Plated ware, Albata and Britannia
Brushes and brooms, wooden ware and baskets
LookiDgglasses lamps and grandoles
And variety of fancy goods
We furnish houses plee in two days notice, and
at unusually low prices BOTELER ~ McGREGOR.
FOR RENT, a comnodious and welfurnished house, in
the neghborhood OF the City Hall, containing six cham
bers pariors, dining-room, and kitchen Inquire OF
B. q MEG.
Dec l-eod4wf
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VTJLLIss Poons, Mlustrated.--Poems of Early and
w Alter Years. N. r Willis. Complete in volume,
with numerous beautiful illustrations, engraved from
Leuzes designs Published for lS4s, and just received for
snle, IN rich bindings, by f. TAYLOR.
Dec 30
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NEW WINE STORE. No. IS Chestnut STREET
PHILADELPHIA.

TAMES BAILlE lato ofthe firm ofGowen, Jacobs Co.,
u respectfully announces that he has fitted up tho store, No
Is Chesnu street, doors below Third street. and one
Store whore he will keep weiisclccted sock Of tho most
approved varieties of wines brandes, queurA London
cigars, 40.
Private gentlemen hockeepcrs, and others in the soun-
~ are invited to cali and sxainne hisstock. Sept
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PATENT OFFICE, Dec. ], 1877.
an the petition OF Mary Ann Mead, administrative
~ OF the OF James Mead late OF the county OF Dear
born the State OF Indiana, deceased praying for the
of patent granted to James Mead and w Pier
son. of Wyis Pierson, deceased for machne
cutting lath, for from the expiration of
said patent which takes place the 3lst day OF December
l847
Ii is ordered the said petition be heard the Patent
Office on the fourth Monday in December, at IL o'clock
M; and all are notified to appear and show cause
any they have why said petition ought not to be granted
Ordered aIso That this notice be published in the Union
and Rationale Demokra, Washington; Pennsyvanian,
Philadephia Post Boston; Gazette Portsmouth, N. H.
Statesman; Columbus o Enquirer, Cincinnati and SEN
tinel indianapolis Ia, week for three weeks pre-
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner of Patents.
p s. Editors of the pers will please copy
and send their bill. in duplicate to the Pa'ent Office viii,
paper containing tho notice. II. b.
: Dec 7-w8w
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Princes Linnscan Botanic Garden and Nurseries,
Flushing, New York.

VNJM r. PRINCE & Co, successors OF VIM. Prince,
w and sole propretors of his great collection of fruit
trees and of the only extensive collection OF specimen
existing in this town, offer the select assortment
and of the largest and they challenge COM
parson with all others. This superiority any de-
eide by sending duplicate orders to us, and to other
nursery Superior peach l2 per 100 Pear trees,
to 10 feet OF bearing age, and cherries, pums uprco,
&c, of extra size Price catalogues will be sent to every
post paid applicant and may be at this oice, and at
the Congressional Library.
N. B. The public cautioned against deceptive
of our name and title by named Winter.
Dec 1875
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MAT. INTEL
THE TIMES,

EDITED BY DUFF GREEN.
THIS paper will be, far practicable full, fair and
candid record of passing events but its chief present
purpose is the abolition by
skiing the designs motives and end of political aboli-
ton to demonstrate that its prime Piles hostile to the
rights, property interests, prosperity and liberty of the
NORTH the rights and properly of the south and by
pea their intelligence and patriotism, the
and good of all parties, in Section in eff
fort to strengthen and pcrpetuate the Union.
The TINES will be published weekly in Washington city,
and to subscribers, through the mail for So 30
For copies 10 90
Publication office Pennsylvania avenue OF Four
and.a half street.
AGENTS.
Brook Shillngton, 81 Co., Washington.
Hugh Latham, Alexandria.
jAl persons who approve the purpose for which the
TINES established, requested agents for OBJ
tanning subscribers.
Editors throughout the country requested publish
his prospectus, and forward their papers in exchange
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TINE undersigned, their dry goods sore between
i 9Th and 9th streets, Pennsylvania avenue, beg leave
very respectfully call attention to their extensive
and splendid stock oil cloths cassimcrcs, and resgs, from
which they will have made up order at day two
notice. coats coaks pants and vests IN the and
most fashionable style, and at prices that will compare
with the cheapest houses east or north Of this.
Their this time being unusually large of the
styles and best MATERIAL and having been principal
y bought auction they believe gentlemen in want oil
this wear least twenty-five per cent by calling
them. 49,, =,
Handsome fts in all guaranteed our tailors"
arc second to none in the District Give us a call
BARNES ~ MITCHELL,
Between 9Th and 9th streets, Pennsylvania avenue,
Dec S--ltaw3wif
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4
r B. HILLS has just received choice supply of useful
q. and fancy goods, consisting Of
Looking glasses and plates, all sizes
Transparent window shades
sweeping, dust, scrub, aud other brushes
zers, rolling pins, clothes pins, washboard' &c
Razor strops brushes, and soap "a
Violin strings violins, accordeons, harnonicah'' ana
Wreath, polka, and all other tuck and side combs
Buffalo, ivory, and horn dressing COMBS
Ivory fine a, combs I,; all q Ss,nb brushes
Playing cards. bacLganmoIa, ,s boards che'' me
Cut and twisted six fringes, wide gmps
Sewing silk spool cotton, hooks and eyes
Whaelone and other trimmings
Hair bnids. curs Zephyr wors,ed
Worsted coats, caps, comforts, gloves, &c.
Fine fancy and common baskets
spool and stick silk, Lubin's and other extracts
Oils, marrow, and bandolne, for the hair
And variety of fancy articles and toys for children and
numerous other goods
My being thirds less than on the other side of
the avenue enables offer great Inducements to
chasers word to the wise is sufficient" trial E all
that required convince the public that this the place
for bargains
South side of Pennsylvania avenue, between 9Th and
Oct &-dlwSw2m
TT,IIE Married Womnns Private Medical Companion,
l. by Or, A. Mauriceaus professor OF diseases OF
women 3d edition. lSmo, PIP ESQ; price w. z'ooo copies
The great demand for this important work COT
another edition 1t is intended especially for the married
it discoses important which should be known to
them particularly Here every female can discover the
causes symptoms and the mcst efficient remedies and
most certain modes OF cure, IN every complaint 10 which
her sex is subject
1t important question TO the married why il is that
behold many married females sickly, debiliiaed
and postraed the and whether they
ceptble OF remedy They will here find these important
matters connected with discoveries in medical and physio
logical science, which meet this question.
This work is destined be in the hands OF every wife
and mother who has regard for her own health and well
fare, Is well that of her husband
The revelations contained in pages have already
proved blessing to thousands
To those yet unmarried, but contemplating marriage,
perhaps hesitang the popreiy of mourning the
sponsbltes attendant upon it, the importance of being
possessed OF the revelations contained in these pages,
Intimately involving their future happiness cannot be ap
preciated
Copies tciN be, sent by mail free Of postage.
On the receipt of one dollar, the 4" Married Woman's
Private Medical Companion" will be sent tree OF postage
any part The United States All letters be address
ed (post paid) Dr. A. NJ Mauriceau, Box ,224, New
York city, Publishing Office No 28 Liberty street, New
York For sale No. Ledger Buildings, 3D. street. be-
low Chestnut Philadelphia.
baltimore, VIM TAYLOR. 4 and Jarvis Buildings.
Sole agent for Washington, d. c. VIM. ADAMS, doors
from Al street, Pennsylvania avenue.
The trade supplied on the usual terms.
Dec. l5-C3m
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IT. w. IL II. G. SMITH,

IT. w. IL IL. G. SMITH,
Founders and Machiniss. Aisxandria, Va.
Office Pennsylvania avenue, u lew doors west OF
Browns Hotel
Nov. N-lmd
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In CHANcERy IN SOMERSET COUNTY COURT,
November form. 1SI7

In CHANcERY SOMERSET COURT
vOIIN Turner VS.. Mary Ellen Dsmnis3The object OF
y this suit is to procure decree for sale of certain
sna in w my sS by The I as
certain Marcelus Jones and certain Joseph Dennis
o Maneoh Point ei n sad m n e sd n
Turner has purchased the interest and of the said
hath departed this lite, leaving said Mary Ellen Dennis
his only child and heir at laws that the SAID Mary Ellen
gna, and beyond the jurisdiction of this courts that the
said lands difficult incapable of divisions and that
the defendant that the said lands should be sold 1t
heeupon uudged and ordered that the complainant, by
paper published city OF Washington once in each OF
five weeks before the 2Oh day of January next
give notice the said absent defendant Of the object and
substance OF this BILL and her to be and appear in this
court in by solicitor, before the I'd day OF
May to answer the premises, and to show cause,
any she hath why decree ought not to pass prayed
True copy. Test. w. T. g. POLK, Clerk.
CILKs.We have received, in addition our present
pieces rich satin.slriped changeable gro dA-
2 pieces doublc-wdth plain changeabe gro dAfrque
do changeable glace
9 dress patterns rich plaid Irish poPlns
% dress patterns extra rich silks
40 pieces assorted quality, styles, and prices
10 dress patterns real brocndes
Inviting the attention OF citizens and strangers the above
goods we can say that more varied and perfect assert
country. We will oler them at small advance the
cost oil importation. ID. CLAGETT " co.
Dec. Stiff
NOTICE.-The holders of the certificates of the second
~ instament OF the Peruvian indemnity hereby no
lied that the said certificates will be paid their present
alton the Fifth Auditor of this Department Amount
paid of ID instalment is 1884.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, November %, 1917
Nov. "a NAT. Intell
vNAvERLEY Novels complete, for SO TO- in five
w octave volumes, halfbound in cloth.
Dec Ii +. TAYLOR.
NOI COAL-Every variety, of the best quality adapt
~ ed In kinds and sizes to the several
For sale the wharf, lower end of 18th street. the
late residence OF Gen. Van Ness, deceased.
Nov. i7-2awsw 3. Nj. DERINGER.
American and French Restaurant.
TyHE subscriber being about his former busi-
OF Restaurateur retarns his thanks his former
in the District and strangers in general, and
hopes for a renewal Of their favor. He will reopen
The y1psertcaN md French RestHMr0wf,
street, 18th street, and only few steps from the
War Department, where he will have number of private
for dinner supper parties and feeling confident
giving satisfaction both in respect his culinary and
Of wines, well attendance and other comforts
hopes that the public in general will grant him share
OF their patronage
Due notice viii be given of the opening Of the above
adjustment.
Two three-story brick houses for sale.
Dec N-eodN JOS. BOULANGER.
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Eek HANGE HOTEL,
Washington City. C street. in the rear of Colcman's
and Brown's Hotels,
BY T. M. McILHANY, LATE OF VIRGINIA.
VJNIIS spacious establishment, having been newly ret-
ted and furnished in all its departments, is open
the public for patronage and support 1t is situated at
distances from the railroad depot, capitol pat
and general post offices. Boarder visiters and travel
ers will find pleasant and capacious rooms, neatly fur
nished upon moderate terms. Dec 2I-dlmo