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MISS CARROLLs'S SEMINARY for young ladies,
lV1 snow in operation street, between Al and 9th
streets
An omnibus, driven by careful person, will start daily
from the end of the city, in the neghborhood OF the
war Department. and from such other remote points in the
city, or from Georgetown, be desired, TO convey
pupils to and from the institution May A-eodu
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For Norfolk.
For Baltimore.

For BALTIMORE.
r@h The steamer OSCEOLA WILL the 23d
instant, commence her regular trips the
above place.
Leaving Washington every Sunday, at O'clock
returning leave Baltimore every Tuesday, at O'Clock,
p. IN.
She will touch regularly, going and returning, Leonard
town. Md. MachOduc, Val and Cove river, Va; and at
all the intermediate landings the Potomac, for signals
or to land. fi
Apis ]. MITCHELL Captain
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TUCKER ~ ADDISON, General Agents, office 9th
street, olemans Buildings) four doors north of Penn
sylvania
Beverley Tucker and John T. Addison have associated
themselves Tor tho purpose OF prosecuting claims kinds
government .--f :. 81 -01' ~ ''
All COMMUNICATIONS (po psid) addressed to the above
shall receive prompt attention Reference is made TO the
following gentlemen " 1T -.1 -n -l .tEi I|
Hon Geo M Dallas, Vice President OF the United States
Hon John Mclean Supreme Court of the United States
Hon. Robert Walker, Secretary of tho Treasury. Is, h
Hon Jno Y Mason, Secretary Of the Navy. -.''r 4
Hon r. M. I, Hunter United States Senate. F.
Clement Cox esq, Georgetown, d, c. ~
Jno r. Addtson, attorney -af-aw will continue give
personal attention business before the several
the District of Columbia, and the adjoining OF
Maryland and Virginia fF ffHi %, .HH July bly,
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CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the office OF
- the Clerk of the House of Representatives of the United
States, until Saturday, the first day of July, lS at IL
O'Clock meridian furnishing for the OF said House.
one hundred cords of the best hickory WOOL saving the
same lengths of two feet, and depostng it in the vaults
of the Capitol. f.s g
Sealed proposals will also be received at the time
and place, furnishing hundred tons OF the best an
hracite coal we'll broken and screened be deposited IN
the vaults of the Capitol The wood and coal to be
ued and weighed the expense of the furnishing
the same and be delivered and packed away before the
first day of October next
Bond security, to be approved Of by the Clerk for the
due performance Of the contract will be required
Clerk of House Representatives of the United States
May 26-tlJuY .ato
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r OOK OUTS. PARKER, having opened fancy and
IL perfumery store between a and 9th Streets Penn
sylvana avenue, six doors of Colemans Hotel Cup
sars respectfully invites strangers and citizens to exam
inc his collection of useful and fancy articles consisting,
part of fine English and American hair nail, and tooth
brushes shell and horn dressngco very superior
teeth (ine) wrought uckcombs for the evenings side
combs evening FANS rich retcues, purses, pcrfumeres
&C., &c., &c
On Monday will be opened gimps fringes, and buttons
for dresses.
On the 10th of this month shall from New York
with of the extensive assomens OF fancy articles
for the coming holidays ever opened in Washington
SELBY PARkER'S
Fancy and Perfumery store, Pennsylvania
Dec. loft avenue, between "A and 9th streets
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NEW and Cheap Furnishing Storc.-The subscribss
IN have opened new Houseurnishing Store, on Penn
syvana avenue between 10th and 18th Streets next door
to r. w. Overs auction rooms, where they intend keeping
on sale a full assortment of all articles used in genee
house ping embracing #Er
Cabinet furniture
China glass, and crockery-ware
Hardware and cutlery
Plated, Britannia, and albata
Tin and Japanned ware
Wooden ware, baskets and brushes
Looking. glasses
Solar lamps and grandoles
And a variety of miscellaneous and fancy articles.
They have with the determination sell low
as the same goods be had in any Market and
commodating They invite call from all house.keep
and others wishing purchase Goods delivered free
of charge. -
April 2l-eo4w McGREGOR ~ MITCHELL.
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I'M the O,phnns, court for Baltlmorc county.-Upon

IN the Orphans court for Baltimore cOunty.-Upon
L the application of Joseph Anthony and Others claiming
be distributes and representatives of john alias John
p. Anthony, and John Anthony the younger late of the
city Baltimore, intesate deceased, the latter of whom
resided of the southern States in the year 1926 1t
this 18th day OF May in the year lSS ordered by the Or
phans for Baltimore county that the first day Of Sep
iember next be- and the same is hereby appointed for all
entitled distributes, next OF kin OF the said
deceased, be and appear in person by attorney in
this court and make known and establish their respective
rights and claims the estate OF the said deceased that
distribution may then be made of the And it is fur
Their ordered that the said petitioners give notice of this
der all crested in the said estate by causing
copy thereof to be published week for three
sive weeks before the first day of July
of the newspapers published in the city OF Baltimore and
in the cities of Washington and New Oheans
CHARLES HOWARD,
JOHN BURNES.
True copy taken from the original
Test: ID M. PERINE,
May 9-w3w Register Wills for Baltimore county.
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sir My wife has been afflicted with dis
Of the heart and with terrible rupture for fifteen years
troubled with shortness OF
breath futerng the heart which has been
frequently unable leave her bed The
tried almost remedy for
but little beneh When she had taken but three
bottles excellent medicine entirely relieved of the
disease heart and the rupture has almost entirely
She also had much swollen We
had idea cond benefited had such comp
cation dseases But appear relieved
her oil the dropsy that this
appear almost like fcton but is nevertheless sober reality
your ssParia certainly valuable medicine and should be
used y every that suffering have been dsbe-
ocular demonstration Yours respectfully iI.l-I -'F
WILLIAM TOWsER, 1 james street.
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StITUATION WANTED.--A situation in "A select schoo
~ or family q teacher is wanted by graduate of "a dis
nguished college of the middle Sates who has had
experiences in teaching and qualified to instruct in the
Latin and Greek languages, in addition To the
and higher branches of English education The most
satisfactory testimonials of character can be produced
The advertiser is also permitted refer .e q f.s.
Rev. Jno. w. Nevin, D. d. Hon Alex Thompson, LII. d.
Rev, Philip Schaf, Pm. D. Thos d. Baird, ESQ., A. M.
William M Nevin, A. M. Rev. VIM. II Coffin, M. ID.
Prail Green, M. ID. Hon. Saml A. Rench, M ID.
Letters postpaid, stating salary, &c) addressed p
Shubley Landisburs Perry county Pennsylvania will
meet with prompt attention. March l4--tf*
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B, Purchase mono but such a. have wrappers tina
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THIS instrument, which has relieved many thousands
of breasts pulmonary, and spinal weaknesses and
distortions also of constipation, piles, and particularly OF
female weakness the symptoms OF which so well KNOWN
can be had OF Mrs BALDWIN, the OF Mr. Peter
Bremen, tailor doors below AZ street. the north side
of Pennsylvania avenue. gentleman in attendance on
gentlemen Orders for instruments from distance to
forwarded TO DIR. Banning, 437I Broadway, New York.
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THE RETREAT.-A boarding and day school for
young ladies, under the supervision OF the Bishop of
Pennsylvania School-house Lane, miles from Pha-
depha the crossing of the Philadelphia and Norris
railroad Miss M. A. Spafad, principal. Mrs E..
Spaard assistant principal Felix Drouin, late profess
the University ofFrance teacher ofFrench and Latin
Mr.. ]. A. GetZe, teacher of music.
Letters for Retrea to be addressed to box No 858 post
Office, Philadelphia
Refer the Right Rev Bishop Potter; Rev H. Macur-
dy No l2S North 18th Dr. c. Teiche custom house,
Robert Ralston, ESQ., No. A. south Front street, Phadel
phia; and James G. Kempton esq, Mayayunk.
July l9--laWlY
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! y . DYSPEPSIA. - ~ ! !
No fluid or medicine has been discovered which
nearly resembles the gastric juice saliva in decomposing
food and strengthening the organs of Digestion as this
preparation OF sarsapatla positively every
of dyspepsia however severe chronic: Ri. y
BANK DsfARrsr,r, Albany. 10.
nDH s,R; have been afflicted Tor several wears
with dyspepsia FORM attended with sourne.s Of
stomach Appetite extreme heartburn great aversion
rc,.,n srrsIi povon tr.a vi
remedies but they little e6s6 ia removing complaint
Undue about try
sapailA and with little confidence but AFTER using
entirely removed would earnestly recommend the
o those who have h~en afhicted AZ have been
rod Yours, &C. wv. W. VAN ZANDT
N. b. Purchase mono but such ~ have wrappers that
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From Professor Mott, of Ne0 York, and others. .
The undersigned have examined Dr. Banning's novel
views the mechanical pathology of many affections OF
the vscera and believe them to be highly interesting and
worthy the serious attention of the medical profession
Valentine Mott, Stephen Brown,
Stephen Il. Kirby, Alex. b Whiting,
J. Kearney Rodgers, H. Mclean.
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FTUW TTVtSSOT UOUuUH, OF IHNuHtIITtU'
have examined Dr. Banning's instrument for the relief
Of weakness requiring support and have made practical
experiment of the salne and astonshed the results.
have also listened his views of its applicability to an
extended class OF Diseases and think them be highly i'm
portant, therefore cordially recommend them the
rous consideration of the medical profession
PAUL b. GODDARD, M. d.
Philadelphia, Feb. %, 1876.
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DR.. BANNING: Kind Sir The following extract from let
written by the undersigned to her BROTHER Prac-
Using physician in central New York The writer is the
bereaved OF clergyman well known and much la
mened aud her testimony is entitled to the highest conf
dence She cheeruly consents to its publication, IT, in
your Judgment, it may aid in commenting your useful
brace the patronage OF those who would be most benefit
ed by its
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-08-24
T2UBLIc-No. SOL

AN ACT for the relief Of The bonafde settlers IN
der the acts for the armed occupation and set
Element Of II palt Of the Territory Of Florida.
BE il enacted by The Senate and House Of Rep
reseat"tipes ofhe United Stutes Of America in
Congress assembled, That in all cases in which
proof shall be made TO the satisfaction Of the Com
missioner of the General Land Office that any per-
son who obtained permit under the net, entitled
"An act 10 provide for the armed occupation and
settlement Of the unsettled part Of the peninsula Of
Floldu,' approved August fourth. eighteen hun
drtd and farly two, and who was an occupant I'M
der that act, and The act amendatory thereof. ap-
proved Juue fifteenth, eighteen hundred aud forty
four, and who actually occupied or settled under
said acts, and did not voluntarily relinquish and
abandon the same, but continued to reside on said
frontier south of SAID line specified in said act of
of eighteen hundred and forly-two, thereby aiding
TO effect the object of said acts, and who has not
received the lands provided by said ncIs, such
settler shall be entitled to grant and patent for
the land so occupied or settled by him, the same
as if all The conditions and stipulations Of said acts
and requirements of the General Land Office in
relation thereto had betn fully and strictly fulfilled
and complied with.
Sec. 2. And be il further enacted, That in all
cases where The lands settled or occupied by such
settler or any part thereof were or are not legally
subject TO donation under the said acts on any &C
count whatever, then such settler NAV locate his
right or the part nerfered with on any vacant
public lands in the same, OF any adjacent town
ship.
SEC. 8, find be IL further enacted, That this
act shall extend to, and be construed and execut-
ed for, The benefit of the widow and heirs Of any
settler, according to the principles of The fifth Sec
ton Of said first above-recited act.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-08-24
[PUBLIC-No. 81.
AN ACT respecting certain surveys in the State
of Florida


Be ii enacted By The Seanic and House of Rep
rcsentatircs of The United States Of ,America in
Congress assembled, That the Commissioner of
the General Land Office is hereby authorized and
directed 10 cause to be surveyed, as as prac-
ticahle, the islands and keys, and other lands in
South Florida, nterspcrs9d with water which can
not conveniently be connected with the regular
public surveys; and also the private claims or
grants which have been duly confirmed situate in
said State; and that such surveys of said Islands,
keys, and lans interspersed with water as aiore-
said may be made by such persons on such terms,
and in such mode and manner as said ConImis-
sloner may deem most expedent and proper, with
out connexon thereof with the other public sur
veys, by township lines; but tho expense thereof
shaN not exceed the maximum price per mile
heretofore allowed for surveys BY the United
States in other States or Territories; and the sur
veys OF said private claims or grants may be nude
hy such persons, and on such terms as said Com
missioner may deem most expedient and proper;
but the expense thereof shall not in any case ex-
coed twenty five per centum on the said pice
heretofore allowed in addition to such price: Pro-
uided, howeuer That 1t shall he the duty Of the
President at some convenient time, and before
offering any of said islands for sale, to have an
examination made by, and report from, board
of engineers, TO ascertain whether any of said
islands or parts Of them, and if so, which of them
should be reserved from sale for the use of the
United States; and that all islands or parts of
islands recommended by such board 10 be reserv-
ed for public use shall be reserved from sale.
APPROVED June %, 1913.
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APPROVED July 5, 1918.
TPUBLlc-No. 81. !

AN ACT further to extend the time for locating
Virginia military land warrants, and returning
surveys thereon to the General Land Office,
ResOlred BY The Senate ami House Of Rep
resentatires Of The Uaiicd States of 1merico i"
Congress assembled. That the act entitled "An
act further to extend the time for locating Virginia
military land warrants, and returning surveys
thereon to the General Land Office" approved
August nineteen, eighteen hundred and forty one.
and as to all warrants issued prior to the the tenth
day of August, eighteen hundred and forty, and no
others, be, and the same is hereby, revived and
continued in force until the first day Of January,
eighteen hundred aud fifty.
SEC, 2. .4nd be il further en0cief, That the
same RICH, and privilege Is hereby alsn os'e"deh
for The sane time to all such warrants as have II
sued subsequent to said tenth day Of August, A. ID
eighteen hundred and forty; Prortded. Ihhi be-
fore the location thereof, it shall be shown to The
satisfaction Of The Secretary Of the Treasury that
such warrant was issued justly and legally, and
that the person who received SAID warrant was
legally entitled TO the same,
APPROVED, July 5, 1913.
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PROVED, July s, 1913.
TPuBLIc-No SO |
AN ACT to incorporate the Washington Gas Light
Company

AN ACT to incorporate the Washington Gas Light
Company.
Be il enacted By The Sc0dic and House Of Rep
resentaiiues Of The United States Of AmCrica in
Congress assembled, That John r Cnllnn, Jacob
Bigelow, B. b. French, w. II. ilarover, NJ. p.
Callan, W. A Bradley, and w. ". English, and
their present and future associates are hereby de-
clared to be bodv polite and corporate, h> he
name and style Of the "Washingtnn Gas Light
Company" and, by the same name, shall have
perpetual succession and shall he able to sue and
be sued. plead and be impIeaded, in all courts of
law aud equity in the District If Columbia and
elsew here; and 10 make and have n common sea,
and the same to break, alter, and renew at pleas
ure; to ordain and establish such be laws, oIdn-
ances, and regulations, and generally to do every
act and thing necessary TO carry INTO effect this act
or 10 promote the objects and design of this corpor
alton.
SEC. 2. And be il further enacted, That the
capital stock of this corporation shall not exceed
fifty thousand dollars; that share in the sane
shall be twenty dollars; and books Of subscription
to The said capital stock, or to such portions there
of as from time 10 time may, by the directors for
the time being. he deemed proper and necessary,
shall be opened by the appointment or under the
direction of the directors hereinafter named sub
iect to such rules limitations, and conditions, as
bv them shall be prescribed; and The stock Of the
said corporation shall be deemed personal proper
ty.
SEC. 8. .and be ii further enacted, That the
stock property and affairs Of the said corporation
shall be managed and conducted by or under the
direction of five directors being stockholders; that
the said directors shall hold their offices for one
year from the second Monday, and shall be elected
on the first Monday in January, in each year, IA,
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81 so PER ANNUM.
v hole Number 432,

the constitution; will preserve The integrity of the
Union, aud the sovereignty Of the people.
ReSoipea, That The conduct of those wings who
have condemned the Mexican war, aud so liberal
y sundcred the administration in selecting for
THEN standard bearer, the great champion of that
war,-ls most eloquent comment upon the sin
cerity Of their declarations and their former dread
Of military Che(iains'
Resolred, That we most heartily approve tho
nomination Of Cass and Butler, by the Baltimore
Convention both of whom were associated with
the primitive Democracy of the government, and
we believe they are destined TO bear our standard
to II certain and glorious triumph.
Mr. Thomas OF FairIee, presented the
following which was unanimously adopt
ed.
Rc'olrea, That we unanimously approve Of the
nomination of Isaac f. Redncid, rps day made,
and will promote his election, by all honorable
means, 10 u seat in the Congress Of the United
States.
Voted, That The thanks Of the conven-
ton be presented to the officers for the
able and impartial manner in which they
have presided over lis deliberations.
Po'ed, Tina, the proceedings, signed by
the officers, be published in the Age and
Patriot, and such other democratic papers
as may see fiji
The convention was addressed by
Messrs. Villas, Kldder, Davis, Perrin, Cobb
and others, all Of whom gave evidence tina.
democracy in the Cd congressional district
vas never in better condition than at
the present time
On motion the convention adjourned
sine die.
J. p. KIDDER, President.
I
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TPUpLIC-No. So. |

AN ACT giving the consent Of the government of
the United States to the State Of Texas 10 cX.
tend her eastern boundary, 50 as TO include within
her limits one half Of Sabine pass, Sabine lake, and
Sabine river as far north as the thirty second de-
gree of north latitude.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives of the United States Of America in
Congress assembled, That this Congress consents
that the legislature fihe State of Texas may eA-
tend her eastern boundary as 10 include within
her limits one-half Of Sabine pass, one half of Sa-
bine lake, also one-haIr of Sabine river, from its
mouth as far north as the thirty second degree Of
north latitude
PPPRovED, July s, 1913.
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fPuBLIc-No, SO

AN ACT to re-rsrabIrsh the collection Districts Of
Brunswick. in the State Of Georgia.
Be enacted By The Senate and HuSe Of Representa-
tires mine Unittd States Of incrica IN Congress IN.
sembiei, That so much Of The act entitled IAN
act in relation 70 certain collection dis tlCts and
for other purposes approved June fifteen, cah
teen hundred and forty four, relates 10 the col
lection district Of Bruuswisk, in the State of Geor.
gia, be, and tee same is hereby, repealed and
The said district is hereby re.esrabIlshed and re
stored in all respects as it was before the passage
Of said net.
APPROVED July 10, 1913.
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APPROVED July 8, 1913.
tPuBLlC-No. 60. I

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