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CITY OF WASHINGTON, SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 9, IS4s


w kentucky-subject to the Inspection ola Board OF
Vlsliers appointed by the Exeeuyehe Adlutant Gene
raj being lex oifcio) president Of the board
FACULTY. Incorporated with all the powers, privileges and
ing diplomas, which exercised by the trustees and fac
ulsy OF any college in the United States
i: r. JOHNSON, A. NJ" General Superintendent
w f. HorKlNs NJ" Joint do, and Professor OF Natu-
W. A. FORBES A. M. Professor of Mathematics and Civil
Engine ering.
T. J. WYcHr, A M, Professor of Ancient and Modern
r IL FoRREsrER esq, Professor of Law, Moral Science,
and Political Economy
j. q BLAINE A. B., Tutor.
j. h SWIFT, A M Principal Of Preparatory Department
W W. GAUSr, esq, Assistant
ms Institution WI be cauHy preserved from the con
o Or domination OF any particular sect or party, either Ia
The first year has closed with 1856 students. The AGA
demic year will hereafter the LIST of Sep
ember, and close the 4h of July, with public exam
nation.
The superintendent twice held the chair of Mathematics
and Natural Philosophy in Georgetown College; subse
ueniy that OF Natural Science and Civil Engineering in Ba
the Collegiate Institute noticed below
MIR. HOPKINS Tor eight years Professor of Natural
Science at West Point and received from Yale College the
honorary degree Of Master of Arts.
Mr.. FORBES graduated the Virginia Military Institute
and has been Professor Of Mathematics for the last five
Wyor a. the ySsna Military 81 Ns
lima where he was retained as Tutor till elected Professor
mails besides from Professor omsled Professor Long Gen
Quman, and other eminent scholars
Mr. FORESTER is popular speaker chaste writer, and
was for several years a member OF the Pttsburg bar.
Mr. BLAINE graduated No. in class OF 49, and has the
highest testimonials from eminent men, as to character
and qualifications.
Mr. SWIFT is graduate of Yale College, and has been
teaching ten years with distinguished ability and sue
Mr., GAuNr has taught years in the City School
Terms. Tuition is $50 $40 per year, in adpance
Boarding is $50 in the country, or 800 in town,
The cadets uniform ofbue CLOTH at SO so per yard
They are six hours day in school, and two hours
drill, lin good weather.)
Educated at West Point.
Feb. 2I-law3m
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NOTICE. have hand and shall constantly have
IN during the winter, number oil bounty land warrants
forty and hundred and sixty Orders
distance will be promptly attended to- Office OPP
posite the Patent Office w. b. WEBB,
Dec 2S-3tawI2 Attorney at Law
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| AMEN TUCKER, MERCHANT TALoRs have just re-
IL ceved, direct from New York, large and fashionable
assortment OF goods in their line, which they respectful
y lnvle the attention OF their friends and the public.
Pennsy lvania avenue, between a and 9th
March % 3aw2w
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The Wuseum OF Fashion, Fancy, and CurlosIty
TINE subscriber invites all those in Of rich and beau
tui articles in his lne call AT his old established
where they will be find something to please
them, antiquarians in particular
His stock of watches of the choicest kind those most
recommended from the mandatory of Joseph Johnson,
rs Church street. Liverpool together with others of
like celebrity.
The ewery consists of London and Paris manufacture,
8 well home fashion and fancy All articles in his
line, which numerous, will lie sold at New York.
Dec ri ROBERT KEYWORTH
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COTTON FRINGES.-We have received from the IL
~ ulactory $50 pieces of those superior cotton nges,
which have become noted for their cheapness and good
quality, all prices.
April 7-6tit d. CLAGETT " 90.
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\TEW BOOKs.-Lifs Of the Chevalier Bayard,

NEW BOOKs.-Iife OF the Chevalier Bayard, by
~ o. Simms History of the Mexican War, its origin,
ma detailed account OF its victories by Edward d. Mans
ed Esess Defence of Slavery it exists in the United
Paes; Ernest Clemenceau, British Philanthropy Illus
Eaed tale OF Guadeloupe in 1885, translated from the
eneh OF Sone, by lady of Charleston; Appleon's Ii,
(ay Manual catalogue raisonne of twelve thousand OF
Fe most important works in every department OF knowl
ge Agnes Suicklands Lives of the Queens OF England,
eveh'h volume; Life of Henry the Fourth, by g. P. K.
|ames; The Prose Writers of Germany, translated by
f,Ps Stevenss History of Georgia, volume Military
oVll Life OF General Hall, prepared from his manu-
p together with the History of the Campaign OF 1872,
The surrender of Detroit by his grandson, volume
ne Conquest of California and New Mexico in 1916, 1917,
}; NJ Cuts; Our Army at Monterey by T. B. Thorpe
Norman or Trials aad their Uses, by Mrs. Lincoln
|Ipsps' Just received by
February 10 F. TAYLOR.
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T1OARDIN<

DOARDING.-A married couple can be accommodated
ID with good board, moderate terms, on ID street.
side,) door from Sth Also vacancies io
seven eight young men, Every attention will be Raid
to their comfort and convenience. April 2-3'
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NOTICE TO MARINERS.

CoL1EcToR's OFFICE, KEY WEST Feb 7, 1913.
THE NEW LIGHT, Just completed at Key West, will
be shown the 10th inst Ii is tirst-cass stationary
light, and WILL probably be visible from ships deck at
the distance of twenty-five miles, in clear weather. 1t Is
situated eight hundred yards northeast of the site of the old
light The bearings and heretofore followed for
entering this may still be observed but, vessels APP
preaching the shpchannel in the daytime, will find five
lathons water the bar by bringing the buoy in range
with the lighthouse, and running for IT,.
S r. MALLORY, Collector
The Herald, New York Boston Post Daily Keystone,
Philadelphia Charleston Mercury; and Courier, New Or
leans will please publish the above thirty days, and send
their duplicate bills receiped the Fifth Auditors office
Fee 2l-30t
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE.

, 900 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES just arrived
C,e)OO from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Bal
tuore, purchased with cash. aud opened and ready
for sale store Pennsylvania avenue No. TO- be-
tween 7th and Sh Streets opposite Centre Market
Our stock consists $ follows:
800 pairs morocco and kid slips, 80 81 Is
300 do buskins and ties, 81 cents to $1 IL
300 do morocco and leather walking
shoes, rs cents to 81 25
500 do misses CATERS, slips, and walk
ing shoes, so cents to 81 rs
500 do chidren's do do 81 cents rs
400 do mems boots and shoes, 81 to 81 90
800 do boys boots aud shoes, 50 81 rs
300 do ladies' morocco slips and ties at rs cts, worth 81
We invite friends and the public give a call as
determined, if selling the loves, prices and keep
ing excellent assortment of shoes will ber
patronage, will have il.
March 29--2aw.w MAGRUDER Il co.
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CULTIVATION WANTED.-A situation In select school
~ or family teacher is wanted by graduate of dis
linguished college OF the middle States who has had
experience in teaching, and qualified instruct in the
Latin and Greek languages, in addition the
and higher branches OF English education The
satisfactory testimonials of character be produced
The advertiser is also permitted to refer to-
Rev Jno; W. Nevn. d. d. Hon. Alex. Thompson, LII.
Rev Philip Scha, PHI. ID. Thos. ID. Baird, esq, A. NJ
William M. Nevin, A. M. Rev. VIM II Coffin, NJ ID.
Pmil Green, M. ID. Hon. Sam'l A. Reneh, M. d.
Letters postpaid, stating salary &c) addressed p.
M. Shubey Landsburr, Perry county, Pennsylvania, will
meet with prompt attention. March lit"
MODERN 1NFIDELlTY.-The Errors Of Modern
WI lnidety illustrated and reuted, by NJ Schumacher
March y f. TAYLOR
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FRUIT TREES FOR SALE,

FRUIT TREES FOR SALE,
at the FaUiec Nurseries Moorsto,on, Burlington county,
NeW Jersey
LOT of thrifty and very choice fruit trees OF the fol-
"A lowing varieties Peaches apples, pears plums, cher
RES apricots, necarines besides ornamental trees shrub
berry, &C. of the usual varieties The fruit trees all in
waited for the market rpenng succession from the ear
lest Persons DESTROYS OF purchasing for spring planting,
who unacquaned with the different varieties can de-
pend best selection for the market family
Trees will be carefully packed carry with safety,
for which fifty per bundle will be charged All orders
unknown correspondents must be accompanied win
delivered in Philadelphia, free of expense after which:
they will be the purchasers risk All orders addressed
the subscriber, at the nnrsey, viii receive punctua at
tenon or John H. Baync, Alexandria, Va; John IL
King and VIM Cammack, Georgetown, ID. Q. Enoch
Tucker or Fitzhugh Coyle Washington city; and b. o..
Eaack Beltsve, Md. Descriptive catalogues furnished
gratis to postpaid appic1n65iHI,N PERKINS p,ope,or
March 23-law3w* Mooresown, N j.
NR. BANNINCs's BODY BRACE.-Thousands of per-
~ afflicted by pulmonary affections, dyspepsia, CON
pation, and various degrees OF local or general debility
have been relieved by this instrument IL Is particularly
adapted ailments prevalent at the SOUTH to
spinal weakness, distortions tendency OF the body to
lounge and doop boil, children and adults BY restor-
The subject breathes ieer and easier and thus many
of the chest, with attendant affections OF the
and lungs couDeracted, and full play gwen to
the organs of respiration
The brace may be had in this city by applying to Mrs.
Baldwin who will be in attendance at all times over the
store of Mr. Peter Bremen, tailor doors below ~ street,
on the north side OF Pennsylvania avenue gentleman
will aid adapting those who may call for the pur-
applications for single braces from distance as also
patent rights likewise be directed to Dr. banning
office, 437h Broadway, New YORK
Dr. Banning can refer if desired to some OF the most
professors OF medical and surgical science IN the
United States, well to numerous distinguished ladies'
and gentlemen this city and other parts OF the country
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II ID REV ID. McCARTER'S boarding
IL school for boys and young men, Srasburg Lancaster
county, Pennsylvania. The branches taught embrace all
those of thorough English education, together with the
Latin, Creek French, and German languages vocal and
instrumental music; plain and ornamental writing, draw
ing, &c
The whole expenses, including board, tuition wa shne
&c, per session of five months $55 There
charge whatever connected with this institution. Payment,
not required until the end of the
This institution has been in successful operation under
the of the present principal, for the last years
The principal has lately Enlarged his buildings, and viii
be prepared by the commencement of the session.
accommodate about sixty boarders
Summer session will commence the first Monday
May.
Parents wishing place their in a cheap and good
school, where they will enjoy every possible facility for
mental and moral improvement for circulars and
ences Nc, will please address
REV. d. McCARTER,
Principal and Proprietor, Strasburg, Lancaster co.. Pa.
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New and Elegant Dress Goods, SC.


fHE attention of the ladies of the city and vicinity is in
vited collection of very desirable French and India
goods which received and opened on Monday morn
ng, the 3D. instant, such
IL pieces small checked glace silk, wide
8" Pot de Sole silks narrow
" extra rich plain gassa silks
black Gro. de Rhncs
striped and plaid black silks
% latest styles Grenadines
10 plain and figured tissues, beautiful
30 " new style linen poplins
IL spring mousselines de lane
70 " new style Organdie muslins
10 real French chintzes
- ginghans
plain, pink, blue, white, and mode-colored
Bereges
striped, plaid, and figured Bereges, new styles
~ mourning and second mourning materials, great
variety
5carons French collars and capes
. embroidered clear lawn handkerchie!s, rich
Together with great variety of other rich goods, too
amerous TO mentona OF which have been selected with
care and will be shown with great pleasure to those
\ no may favor with call
Ap5-2wf PHI. HOOE 81 co.
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L ORD CampbeIrs Lives OF the Lord Chnncellors,
IL completed--The 4h and 9Th volumes OF the Lives OF
the Lord Chanceors and Keepers of the Geat Seal of Eng
land, by John Lord Campbell, this day received
Fen IN 4. TAYLOR.
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NEW DAILY EXPRESS LINE.
sirs hT I 81. a!ass

So hTI sa41.aaassa
Through by MniI Train from Washington, via Alex
nntIria, 10 fredericksburg, Richmond, and Peters
burg Virginia
The undersigned having made the necessary arrange
nents with the Steamboat and Railroad Companies pc
tween the above named places, now prepared unuSi
the name and style of ROGER ), DAkRACOiI, Al
LEN TO receive every description OF light goods anu lot
ward the same Gas above stately on reasonable terms
We trust by giving personal attention TO the DUST
ness to meet with encouragement and assure our renus
that nothing shall be wanting our part TO aiioo sa'is
faction. ,t.,
All light articles, such parcels and packages, winch
may be consigned care, Will be delivered Tree ol
carape merchandise other articles, winch may pc
TOO heavy the mail train, will have particular care
by the eight train.
T. w ROGERS Master Steamer Powhatan, -
b. r. DARRACOTT, Train captain r.. +. " T. H. II
WILLIAM H. ALLEN, Depot agent
Richmond, Va, May j, 1897 May 1-du
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PATENT OFFICE, Jan. 25, 1913.
nN the petition Lewis Cutting, Lowell Mass,

PATENT OFFICE Jan. 25, 1913.
nN petition Of Lewis Cutting, Of LOWELL Mass,
~ praying for the extension OF patent granted to said
Lewis Cutting for an improvement in spinning cotton for
| from the expiration OF said patent which
takes place the 18th day OF May, 1873
Ii is ordered that the said petition be heard the Patent
Office on the first Monday in May, Mt IL o'clock, M and
all persons notified appear and show cause, If
they have, why said petition ought not to be granted
Ordered Also That this notice be published In the Union
| and National Demokat, Washngtoni Pennsylva
Philadelphia; SUM- New York Herald, Providence Post.
Boston; Gazette and Republican Union Portsmouth, n.
H. week for three successive weeks previous to the
first Monday in May next. ,,, ,r
I EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner of Patents.
p s. Editors of the above papers will please copy, and
send their bills the Patent Office, with paper contain
ing this notice
CsPRlNG AND SUMMER CLOTHING AT THE NEW
- YORK MAMMOTH CLOTHING STORE,-We have
now hand, and constantly manufacturing, the most
fashionable styles of spring and summer clothing We
name in part
Dess and lrock coats of French, English, and American
cloths
Sacks of cashmeret Coddngton Tweeds, Orleans, and
other cloths
! Business irocks style, OF various goods
Pants of all qualities, Tor gentlemens wear
! BOYS and servants clothing, in great variety.
Also chamber robes shirts, bosoms umbrellas,
&c al of which will be sold great bargains for cash
Js, received lot of stitched bosom shirts, The unpe-
cedented low price OF VI each rron, eo,r
| Pennsylvania avenue, next door to ID, Cagett " Co.
April b-eo3tif
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OUT-POsT DUTY. hy Llcut. con. Aren

)uT-POsT DUTY, by Lieut.. Col. Arentchiidt, Ist
~ husSars
Light Troops service, by Lieut.. Col Leslie, Goth
ngs royal rifles
ne enee Of Onposts by Captain Jebb, royal engineers
fantry.
nnus OF an Officer Picquet and on Deachments, by
aP", heI, 'th Gragoon guads.
gn troops in the Field by Lieut. Mayne, 9th infantry
&rmes. 'f'
SeN6e and Management of Heavy Ordnance, for the
jRa, regiment of Artillery
rsoS,uQns and Man9uvres of Field Battery and OF
NSaue OF Batteries, by Capt. Gore, royal artillery.
|haaAwels Vlctories of the British Armies
1auetlsts Manual by Capt Griifths, royal artillery,
1y -
tactical Operations of Siege, by Major General Pas
r. royal engineers.
Taotne on the Attack and Defence of Fortified Places.
I've Sieees OF Spain by Wengton's Army, by Major
uaaGauay, $ tleh For6caons and Field Engineering.
fSnb hry ba ni,ugeA by Sir Howard Douglas.
'Ina,nnolsts MILITARY Field Pocket-book
'"s' imported rom London by F. TAYLOR.
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DLAID Striped Muslins, &c.--We have 500 pieces
i white muslins-in
Plaid mlslins at 12t cents
Do do I6 and 1S2 cents
Do do 20, 25, 81, and 81 cents
Satin stripes and cord, at all prices
DO plaids very fine
Plain cambrics
Jaconets, Null, Nansook, Book and Sacharlla musns
With variety OF other styles of goods which will be Of
fered great bargains. ID. CLAGETT " CO.
2I-6tif
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4 suIc
1t is situated the Falls church, (were there is a
schod) in good neighbohood, and is about ten miles
from each OF the cities OF Washington and Alexandria, over
good turnpike roads, Except miles which common
road and miles from Georgetown conains two hun
ired and hirtyve fifty OF which are in tinber and
for the last five years has been under of improve
ment, which has demonstrated that it may be brought to
high of fertility, with profit to the owner large
(now in good condon) set in grass planted with
choice fruit much of which is already in bearing The
dwelling and out-buildngs afford ample accommodation for
genteel family large frame barn. with stabllng in the
basement has been recently built in the best manner
There is mill seat the premises, having fall OF four
would be- but for the professional occupations OF the
The price will be moderate and the terms accommoda-
ting. For further particulars apply to
CHARLES DE SELDING,
No. II Todds Buildings, Pennsylvania avenue,
Washington city.
N. B-Mr. John Dun, residing on the adjoining farm,
will show premises those DESTROYS TO purchase.
Oct2 7-2aWH
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COMMISSIONER bERNARD's OFFICE,
Petersbalg, December "a, 1917
Us. IA Chancery

WALTER EVANS and others
ChaareTy
JOSEPH CooKERILE and others>
ID Y decree OF the Circuit Superior Court OF Law
ID and Chancery for the of Petersburg Virginia.
dered in the above November term, iSi7 the
dersgned of the commits of the d
rected inquire and who the kindred OF
Eliza Amanda Evans deceased, the part OF her father
Alexander Evans deceased late of Petersburg, the Of
her DEATH viz the Sh ofOcober, lSt3 and who the
parties representing such kindred and such entitled
portion of the real estate of which said Alexander Evans
died sesed The kindred referred OF the brothers
and sisters of said Alexander Evans deceased and their
representatives. 1t is represented that the said Alexander
Evans had four sisters the whole blood, Mary who
is said 10 have married Joseph Harper and oved
the State OF Tennessee where said that she and her
husband both died many years 1t is said she lett
George Harper but that he believed have been dead
many years, without issue and nlesate Nancy, whose
children known. 3. Sally, who is said to have died
dirty years ago in the State of Kentucky ntestate
unmarried, and without issue. A. Ellen, who is said
have been twice married, first John Hummer, and after
wards Samuel Walker. Iii said she died cdess
thct her husband IS also dead The said Alexander
Evans he'd and brother of the half blood, in
respect whom inquiry is The undersigned
desires that any person who be able give norma
ton respecting Mary Evans, VINO married Harper, her
husband Sally Evans and Ellen Evans, either of
her husbands either of them, will communicate the
him Petersburg, Virginia, by the LIST day of
April 1913 and If any OF these parties be living he desires
that they other Will communicate the fact him
by the time, thar he may comply with the order OF
the Court. ID. M BERNARD
Dec 23-2amtA prll Commissioner
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LConfidential.1
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, April IA, 1s47
SIR: The signal successes which have attended our
military operations since the commencement OF the pres
ent war; would to Justify the expectation that Mex
leo will be disposed to offer fair terms OF accommodation
With view to a result desirable, the President has
commissioned Nicholas p Trist, esq., of the State De
parment to proceed to your headquarters, or to the
squadron as to HIM may seem most ana De IN
readiness receive any proposal which the enemy may
see fit TO make for the restoration OF peace.
Mr. Trist is clothed with such diplomatic powers as
will authorize him to enter into arrangements with the
government of Mexico for the suspension OF hosltles
Should he make known to you, in writing that the con-
tngency has occurred, in consequence OF winch the
President is willing that further active military opera
tons should cease, you will regard such notice as d.
recton from the President to suspend them until further
orders from this department, unless continued or recon-
menced by the enemy; but in SO dong, you VIII not re-
tire from any place you may occupy or abstain IRON any
change of position which you may deem necessary to the
less on consultation with Mr. Trst change in the po-
son of your forces should be deemed necessary to the
success of the negotiations Tor peace unh hosulnes,
as herein proposed shall be nermed you Will continue
to carry on your operations with energy and push your
advantages as far as your will enable you to do
Mr. Trst is also the bearer OF despatch 10 tne Secre-
tary of Foreign Affairs OF the government OF Mexico IN
reply to one addressed to the Secretary OF State mere
You will transmit that despatch to the commander OF the
Mexican forces, with request that 1t may be laid before
his government at the same time giving information ha'
Mr. Trist, an officer from department for foreign al
fairs next rank to its Chief is at your headquarters or
on board the SQUADRON as the case may be.
You will afford Mr. Trist all the accommodation and
facilities in your power, enable him TO accomplish the
objects of his mission.
Very respectfully your obedient servant,
' W. l.. MARCY,
Secretary of War.
Major Gen. WINFIELD ScorT,r
Comd'g the army of the United States, Mexico
p s. Should suspension of hostlities take place. you
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rINHE RETREAT.-A boarding and day school for
young ladies' under the supervision OF the Bishop
Pennsy vana, Schoo-house Lane, 5 miles from Pha-
delpha near the crossing OF the Philadelphia and Norris
town railroad Miss Nj. A. Spaiard, prnc pal. Mrs E.
Spaard assistant principal Nj. Felix broui late profess
in the University oFrance teacher OF French and Latin
Mr.. ]. A. Getze teacher OF music.
Letters for Retreat to be addressed to box No $685. posi-
office, Philadelphia
Refer the Right Rev. Bishop Potter Rev ID II Macur-
dy No lbs North 18th DR.. c. Treiche,
Robert Ralston, esq, No 4, south Front street, Phadel
phia; and James g. Kempton esq., Mayayunk.
| July l9-law1y