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such man as the Americans are likely to choose
for President, will be the signal for battle, MUIR
der, and sudden DEATH" from which he prays
GOOD Lord, deliver u.s." namely, him and his
master.
Joking apart, the Americans themselves best
know the men most worthy Of their choice They
want no foreign advice or meddllng in their affairs,
and matters have strangely changed if they will
permit the editor of the Times to 60 through his
harsh exercise on their soil at their expense.
Every ATTEMPT at intrusion ought to be met by a
good bucket of water to cool the courage Of the
incendlary, and extinguish the fame of his torch
The old feudal squaretoes of England, and their
influences, should confine themselves to the pre-
cincts OF their own preserves at home, and not
wander abroad. lest they be trod on by heels un-
mindful Of their tender cOrns.
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and tho bill rendered is only hundred thousand
dollars fraction only Of the amount paid to those who
arrived after the work DONE II should have been pro-
vided for in of the public bills. Il appropriation
and of public nature and of the most sacred nature
should least have had place in that deficiency ol
of fourteen millions which lately passed Congress lo
what be more deficient than nonpaymen ior aho: !:
two years, for such extraordinary services Even
this bill il passed once and with the least possioe
delay from legislative forms, it Will sun pe amos, hA
year before the claimants begin to touch 'her pay
The bill is carefully drawn, both WIN view 70 puone
and to private Justice II intended to settle up and pay
mn At pncs aft lust claims and close the door forever
upon all false ones A commission acquainted with the
subject familiar with every transaction IS to go to Cali
forna visit every district in which claims orinated call
ali before them allow the good, reject the bad, and bar
=. thai arc not presented them In this way and in
This alone can Justice be done to all parties just claimants
saved from dcpredatons of agents and spectators the
United States saved from paying false accounts and Cali
fonia prevented from becoming mine for the production
of false claims for half century to The great and
main facts that services have been rendered. that the United
States have received the benefit Of these services and tina
they been paid for, established by the depos
tons the mode of settlement and the detail Of payment
directed by the bill.
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Important to Banks.

TIME BANKERS MAGAZINE for October, 1913. con-
ains the opinion of Judge fancy (Chie Justice OF the
Supreme Court of the United Sates) delivered August
1913 in the case of Lowry Commercial and Farmers
Bank of Baltimore involving the rights of executors in the
transfer Of stock This opinion occupies pages, and
the worthy the attention of all Incorporated compa
ne..
The October number also the evidence of Messrs
Palmer Bates and Hodgson and other leading merchants
and bankers before the House of Commons in relation the
crisis of 1917 in Great Britain, (36 pages
of the valuable contributions to finance. Repor, of the
committee upon the failure of the Canal Bank United States
stocks; their liability taxation by the States exchanges
and stocks New York. Boston, Philadelphia, and Bali.
o. A volume of the Bankers Magazine com.
menced in July 1873 Among the articles in this volume
the following Biography of Eli Whitney, inventor Of
the cotton gin Dangers of Sureyship and their Remedy
House of Rotschid History of the Manhattan Bank OF
New York. Bank statistics of the several States important
law relating to banks bankers, Bulls notes, Nc.
Published monthly 81 pages Svo., at SO per annum.
Single numbers sold. Orders per mail to be addressed
j. SMITH ROMANS, Publisher,
Oct. 4-3ts Baltimore, Md.
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sacrificed The only officer on the frontier whom heard
the people speak well of, was Captain Camp, of the
Quartermasier Generals department.
General Hall spoke in the most indignant terms OF the
dastaiy conduct OF the troops except some two or three
hundred out of more than two thousand II you will
examine his reports and those of General Mcclure am
you will lind that those generals not spanng
IN terms OF reproach when speaking OF the conduct OF
their troops generally.
!, and other officers who passing about that time
on our way 10 attend the trial OF General Hull had no
other of knowing what had been the conduct OF
the officers and troops the frontier but what they said
of each other, and what the people who had suffered
much by their misconduct said OF them. Charges made
under such exaspeated feeling then seemed TO peade
the whole population, should all times be received with
great caution but thought then, and think now, that
investigation of the whole matter, and of the conduct
of all concerned, was due 10 the country.
am, sir, most respectfully, your obedient servant,
TIL. J. JESUP.
Col Henry NoRTHUP, late Capt. in the 27th Inf,
and an officer of Gen. Casss staff in the of 1912
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(tLOrHS, Cassimeren, and Vestings.-ln these goods
~ we have much larger assortment than have
had before Our assortment of fine black cloths will be
found TO with stock in this city. We
pieces black French cloths, Of Semonie and Woings
make
9 pieces black doeskin cashmere of the markes
10 doc plain black cashmere from 81 upwards
70 do black and coored cloths of medium quality,
decidedly the cheapest lot of cloths this city, rang
ing from 81 30 to $3 per yard
pieces superior black satin vesting
do very superior silk vestiny
do nerino vestings
Cloak cords, &c.
BLANKETS.--We have just received assortment Of
blankets which Will be found to compare in price and
quality with any goods of the kind in the market. We
would call particular attention the higher numbers
these goods something Also 200 servants blank
ers, very heavy.
FLANNELS We have on hand very extensive
soment of fiannes from the cheapest the very
We woad call attention bale which running
OIL % cents wide and all wool Also, heavy double.
milled flannel Scotields ~ Kogerss patent Hannels
w. NJ SINISTER IL CO,
Oct 3-3tif Corner of Seventh street.
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Havana Malls.
ic, and Instructions to Posfmdsfers.

Notice to the Public, and Instructions to Posf,nasters
IINHE steamship line established by of Con-
L gress, from Charleston South Carolina, by Savannah,
Georgia. and Key West, Florida Havana in the island
OF Cuba will 10 into operation by the departure from
Charleston OF the Isabethe first Of the lineon
the 10Th inst
The postage to or from Havana will be twelve and half
cents on single letter not exceeding half in
weight, with an additional twelve and half cents each
additional hall ounce, or fractional of an half
and must in all cases be prepaid when the
Havana No inland postage is TO be charged in addition
thereto. Postage on each newspaper from Havana
will be three in addition the inland postage and il
to be pre-paid as aforesaid.
The Havana bag will be despatched under the seal of the
post office OF Charleston, Savannah, Key West, the
ease may be-
The days Of departure from Charleston win be the
first and fifteenth Of each month
G. JOHNSON,
. Postmaster General
Posi- OrrIcR DEPARTMENT, Oct. 2, lSas.
Oct. 3-3td
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Transportation OF stores.
Navy DEPARTMENT,

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau Of Provisions and Clothing, Sept 10, 1913
PROPOSALS sealed and endorsed Proposals for freight
Macao" will be received at this office until o'clock
D. m on Thursday 9th day Of October iSiS for the
transportation oil 800 barrels (more less OF government
from the navyyard at Boston, 70 th
port of Macao in China be delivered TO the United
States naval stoekeeper, the senior naval officer
The offers must state the price asked per barrel
without distinction between and dry and each barrel
Cor half baels) Of beef, pork -four rice vinegar
pickles. whskey dried apples will be considered as
barrel all other estimated the rate OF 81
cubic feet barrel, whatever they may contain; and IN
the OF all casks other than barrels Ihe hhs
will be deducted. No primage TO be allowed Ten lair
weather working lay days 10 be allowed each OF the ports
Boston and Macao Tor taking in and dischang cargo
Payment be made by navy agent In The United states
within thirty days after producing satisfactory evidence OF
delivery the The vessel must pass the usna
inspection be the Boston maynard by the 10th day
of October 1StS ready receive her cargo and if pre-
scented examination within three days after being
fled of her acceptance the bureau will consider itself
liberty offer the freight the lowest bidder,
make such arrangements may best subseUe the public
interests.
Sept. l7-2awtd
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NEW Elegant Goods Ladies.-D CLAaerr
IN CO. respectfully inoim the ladies of the District and
,.ewhere that the following rich goods have just been
which brought by the steamer Acadia and may
be rlied as being entirely new in this country, viz:
Itch embroidered Paris cloaks all different pat
terms in shapes and colors
l carton rich real thread lace capes
do in regents do. do, very cheap
L, do real Mechn lace collars, something
8 do thread.lace collars hdkts., with cuffs TO
match, in sets, very rich
s do cuffs. both plain and embroidered
dozen embroidered dimty bands, for collars, &c
do Sheer grass-awn hdkfs.
carton hemstched second mourning linen cambria do.
IN DRESS GOODS.
80 pieces rich and style figured silks all shades of
color
20 pieces rich and new style Glassa chameleon silks
10 do do do do black do
5 dD do Levantine, very superior
l do superfine black Nankin Canton Grape, two yards
wide, very rch article
superfine mode-colored Thibet French Merino,
do do, high colors
do rich figured Cashmere PEcosse
l do do do Mousscines de Lame
do mode colors satinstriped
do do Cashmere d'Ecosse
do do plain, beautifully fine.
onr general stock Of fall goods both fine and coarse, is
complete any of which shall be pleased to show
sud sell low similar goods can be purchased in any
other city in the Union. ID. CLAGETT ~ co.
Oct 3-3tf
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T1ARM FOR SALE.-A very desirable farm, con-
II tanning about "a acres situated about mile north
OF the Capitol adjoining the lands Of Mr. David Moore
and Mrs Beale. Ii is all meadow land, high state OF
cultivation has fine of running through
it, beautiful grove Of young oak, and excellent site for
building
and years to be secured by notes with approved
endorsers, bearing interest from the day OF sale,
will be sold public auction Friday afternoon, the 9th
October next, at o'clock, the premises, and on the
above stated.
apply to Mr.. George Moore or Mr. David Moore adoin-
ing the premises TO the subscriber at his grocery store
on Capitol hill. JOS. lNGLE, Agent.
ht-The above property not being rs yet disposed of
private sale will be offered public auction above
stated. EDWARD G. Il G. +. DYER.
Oct
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RLACK ALPACAS.-We have in store about 10 pieces
OF black alpacas running from 25 cents to 81. Many
these goods are jet black, and very desirable.
Black Silks
We have just opened very handsome supply fblaek
silks of every grade which purchasers will do well to
anime before bu ying elsewhere.
Also black silk irnges for vises, with white, pink blue
cherry color, and nazarne blue florence for Innings all o.
which we will sell at very low rates.
Dress Goods.
We have pieces satin-striped cashmeres
0 pieces small figured do
0 do satin striped alpaca
90 do medium and low priced cashmeres and mousse
lines, with almost everything in the dress ise which we
will offer cheap.
pieces cherrycoor mazarne and light blue mousseline
Also good stock of French mernos
z, plaid long shawls, very cheap.
Staple Goods
900 yards huckaback diaper at l2t cents good goods
l case damask moreens an auction bargain
With good stock of domestic every description In
word stock is well assorted and our cellar is well
filled with servants wear, such Blankets osnaburg',
brown cotons, buraps, full cloths, nsey &c.
w. NJ SINISTER ~ CO.,
Oct. 3-eo3th Corner of 7th street
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Public Notice.

Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
October g. lSi3
ON or about the 2st of September, 1871, lone HENRY
" BRAINARD, representing himself 10 be police officer
pursuit of a mail robber, furnished by with
commission special agent of this department. for the
express purpose OF enabling him, the above business
to proceed TO New Orleans and return.
This commission WAS LIMITED TO THIRTY DAYS from It's
date and IS not Uafd for other purpose Longer
period. 1t has not been returned to me-
C. JOHNSON,
Oct4-3t Intel. Postmaster General.
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FOR RENT.

The farm adjoining the above containing about 50
of meadow land at occupied by Mr. George Moore
The land in fine te for cultivation; has upon il
excellent dwelling house, overseers house, barns,
SMOKE corn and other outhouses adons also the lands
of Mr. John A. Smith and Mr. Ephram Gilman, and has a
fine Of passing through its whole extent
Also for rent the frame dweing-house with brick back
buildings Capitol Hill, recently occupied by Mr. James
Moore, deceased having attached thereto garden, oil
from acres of land carriage house and stables,
and pump OF excellent water in the yard.
For terms, apply as above. JOS. INGLE,
Sept. 81 Attorney.
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Alexandria Boarding school.

VIE tweny-hlth annual session Of this institution will
commence On the I'd OF the ensuing month. The col
eouon o, philosophical and chemical apparatus, which
was previously large, has been increased during the pres
eua saoauoh' new and complete laboratory has been
asd up ana the astronomical Observatory rendered
e'mc'et eno ,nc number OF students being limited To
Iofy u" o whom board IN the family of subscriber
ana there being iou resident teachers constantly devoted
the teacher of french, and the teacher of dra,a oo
opportunity, it is believed is afforded for rapd
ment in literature and science. f ~
For board lodging, washing, and tuition $3.50 for IN.
school year Of nine months onebalf payable al the com
IN enent other the middle Of the term
Latin and Greek, French drawing $40 year extra
For further particulars see circulars.
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL
Sept 2S-eo3r
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ny n. GREEN. .Auct5oneer.

GOOD TWO-STORY FRAME HOUSE AND LOT AT
NJ AUCTlON.-On Thursday, the 9Th instant, shall sell
on the premises at IL o'clock, good frame house and
lot situated street, between 9th and 7h Streets being
the house belonging Mr. d. S. Waters. The house
ains or good rooms conveniently arranged The lot
runs back to an alley.
am authorized say any person purchasing the prop
ery to whom Mr.. W. is indebted, their account viii be
allowed out of the purchase money.
Terms cash, title indisputable Sale positive. fine
chance for a speculation. A. GREEN,
Oct. 4-N Alconeer
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JNVALIDs CHAIR.--One of Major SearIes u. S. A.
i Irdpeling InUaiids Chair" for house street,
perfect and useful article, the only in the United States
for sale
Inquire of Doctor John B. Blake, Washington city, or
George w Tucker, No los Walnut street, Philadelphia.
At
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LADIES'

Fail and Winfer Fashions
Mrs. S. PARKER will open OH Thursday, 9th October,
lVl fall and winter millinery, with handsome assort
ment of French fancy goods, the very latest styles.
Pennsylvania avenue, near Backwel's Hotel.
Oct. 3-3ti Sat Eve. News
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TUCKER 81 DANIEL, successors OF Tucker u Son.
l. merchant taiors three doors of Browns Hote,
having just opened their fall supply of cloths, casmere
and vestngs beg leave to invite the attention OF their Gus
toners and citizens generally thereto They think their
sormen for quality and taste cannot be surpassed by au
establishment here elsewhere and their prices,
they pledge themselves sell low such articles as they
offer can be purchased anywhere.
They offer, also, assortment of fancy articles, such %
gloves stocks, crava susPenders under garments dress
ing gowns, NC.
Sept. 27-3taw3w
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LII the personal estate of John w. Williams, deceased
IA late of Washington county, ID. c. having been com.
med to the undersigned for adm nistration will be sold
to the highest bidder for cash. Thursday the 9Th October
next at IL o'clock, consisting of quantity of household
and Kitchen furniture, at his late residence 18th street,
near Maryland avenue. WILLIAM +. PURCELL,
Administrator of John w. Williams, deceased
JOHN ROBINSON,
Oct 3-3t Auctioneer
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JUST received and now ready exhibition
y 1900 additional yards superine ingram carpetngs
900 yards rich and heavy 3ply do
40 pieces rich Brussels do
Also, 3 cases beautiful rugs to match the above goods
All of which we will sell unusually low. 90
Oct 3-3tif ID. CLAGETT co.
VXTM. M. sTEUART, late the Pension Office Offer,
w his services rs agent for procuring bounty iahds
scrip and pensions.
Office doors west of Wizards Hotel Washington, D. u
July 2I-eodtf
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ILLrNors.-The wing congressional convention
for the sixth district, held the 14h INST. at
Rock Island. COL T.. ID. Baker was nominated on
the second ballot. He received small majority
over M. r. Sweet, Esq, and f.. B. Washbume,
ESQ The Philadelphia nominations are well re-
ceived, though there were many devoted friends
of Mr. Clay in the district.
RHODE IsI.AND.-Thc State Assembly met at
Ncwpor, on Monday last
TAYLOR RATIFICATION MEETING AT ALBANIA
very large meeting took place at the capitol in
Albany on Tuesday evening, to respond to and
ratiiy the Philadelphia nomination. II was an
enthusiastic affair, and went off with but little DIS
tuytancc.
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SHIP HESay ALLEs-The passengers in tho Henry
Allen, from Charleston, sent us tho annexed testi-
monial -:
1--WE, the undersigned, cabin passengers in the ship
Henry Allen, on the passage from Charleston to this
port take this method of expressing their grateful
Acknowledgements to Capt. Geo. A. Me Nunn and his
officers for their gentlcmanly attention and kind
to ourselves during the passage and feel happy in
fdently recommending them, and the ship II. Allen to
the travelling community"
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ny n. ". DYER, .s.csioner.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE SLAVES, BuGGi ~ o., III
II QUORS, &c, AT AUCTlON.-On Friday, the 1otf
instant 10 O'clock M shall sell, by order Of the or
phans court personal effects Of the late Patrick Moran
his late residence the of S and Streets EN-
bracing very general assortment of good furniture some
fine liquors, Sc. Among the furniture are
Cane and other chairs, barroom chairs
Mahogany and extension dining tables
Window curtains, Venetian blinds, nantei orna'
ments
A number of engravings, some very fine
Dinner and tea ware, glassware, casters, &c
Parlor and chamber carpets
Is high and French post bcdstoads
IL rood feather bods, mattresses and bedding
Bureaus. washstands, toilet sets, &c.
With many other articles, and lot of kitchen re-
quisites -. -.
Also part of pipe Holland gin, half pipe br andy
Barrels whskey wine, &c
A lot of good cigars. &c
good TOP buggy and one without top.
3oclock precisely shall sell two servants, an old man
(he hostlor) and woman, good cook washer, and
ironcr.
ao6 credit Of 60 and 90 days, for approved endorsed
notcs bearing interest n. W. DYER,
Ian I6-eodAds Auctioneer
Tho house for rent Inquire Of Gregory Ennis Owen
Connolly. .t,lY ~ ..tt. +srs.g ~
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POPULAR LECTURES.
Third the Baptist Church, the Post


A SERIES of Popular Lectures, from eight to ten in
"A number, various subjects of public interest and
utility will be delivered in this church. commencing
Thursday evening" 9th inst The following gentlemen
have been engaged lecturers. Hon. Levi Woodbury.,
of The Supreme Court Gen. Quman (f orders for
vice do require his departure early day y Hon
Henry w Hlard, Of the House of Representatives Henry
r. Schoolcraft, and other gentlemen of distinction.
The course will be continued Thursday evening OF
each week.
Tickets 81 admitting gentleman and ladies the
course, and NAV be had the bookstores of VIM. M.
Morrison, VIM. q Force, at the store Of j. F. Caan and
the door, Admission for person to single lecture
25 cents; three persons, 30 cents
The first lecture will be delivered by Judge Woodbury.,
Thursday evening next, half o'clock Subject
"Some of the traits Of American character"
Jan 24-ind
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DOWERs'S Statue OF the Greek slave IL
exhibition the Odeon of Al street and Penn
sylvana avenue from o'clock m, until 10 O'clock
p. m.
Admtance Is Season tickets 81. Pamphlets l2i cts
Jan 24-f
NEW Course OF Lectures-Dr BoYNr rom at the urgent
IN solicitation of many persons who attended his last
course of lectures will give a Concert Halt
near Browns Hotel commencing on Tuesday evening,
January Is, at u o'clock.
at the door. Jan Alt
OsT or nislaid copy Journal OF the second
IL session Of the 18th Congress- for which the finder will
be suitably rewarded by leaving it Mt the Post Office,
House of representatives. u. s. Jan. A-3t
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ODD FELLUWB' HALAls
TINE MODEL ARTISTES, brought by Dr. Colyer from
Royal Academy Of London and Paris the only COM
pany in the United States will their representa-
lions of painting and sculpture, being exact and faithful
personicatons Of the works of the great masters
O'clock precisely.
The artistes, 20 in number have appeared in London,
Paris New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore and now
themselves the public Of Washington for shor,
time only, previous their engagements in Havana and
New Orleans.
Prices OF admission SO cents. tn
For particulars Of performance, &C., descriptive pro-
gramme 5...,
Reserved seats ladies' Doors open hafpast per-
sonifcatons commence at halfpast o'clock
Jan. 24--tf
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TIME Grand Musical Festival OF Mr. KnOoP, the eel
ebratcd voonceo prayer, at Carss Saloon, has been
postponed till Thursday evening, the 9th inst He will be
assisted by four distinguished sngersa lady and three
gentlemen and also by fine performer on the piano, who
will exhibit his great skill grand piano OF superior
tone excellence He is that the attractions of
this will greatly supnss heretofore presented to
the patrons and lovers of music in Washington may be
seen in the programme Jan 24-3t+
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m1n nOn TO $4,000 fsr tnvestsasnt In slAvss.-
9lU,UUU Boys and girls would be preferred but, to
avoid se paration, families will be tai en-
Proposals invited by letter. addressed TO A. b. Wash
ington city, postage paid at any time between this and he
LIST Of July. Jan N-swim
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CONGRESSIONAL eAis-In the district of Bucks and Le-
n'sh countess Pennsylvania represented in Congress ny
the late Mr. Hornbeck twhig) the democratic majority
last al was es6 that tho democra stand chance OF
cecrfng their candidate. -bhA. Clipper