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Transportation OF stores.

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, March a. 1919.
PROPOSALS. sealed and endorsed proposals for freight
the Pacific" will be received at this office until three
o'clock p Wednesday, the 18th day OF April, lSt9
for the transportation OF 5000 barrels mofe less) of
governme stores from the navyyaId at Brooklyn New
York. the port of Monterey, the of North
America. The offers state the price asked barrel
without distinction between and dry and each barrel
(or halt barre) of beef, pork, -four, rice, vinegar
pickles, whiskcy, dried apples will be considered
barrel all other packages be estimated the of 81
cubic feet barrel, whatever they contain and, in
the of all casks other than barrels the fhs
will be deducted No freight to be taken board dis
harged private account Intermediate port and
no prmage be allowed Fifteen iair-weather working
lay days be allowed each OF the ports of Brooklyn and
Monterey, for taking in and dischargng cargo Payment
be made by any agent in the United States, be
selected the bidder and designated the charter party
within thirty day, after producing satisfactory evidence Of
the delivery the cargo The vessel pass the usual
Inspection and be the Brooklyn navy yard by the LIST
day of May lSi9 ready to receive her cargo and not
presented tor examination within three days after being
notified of her acceptance, the bureau will consider itself
liberty offer the freight to the next lowest bidder
make such arrangements best subserve the public
interests. Mar 29-Iaw4w
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nv DoG-BREAKING, by Lieut. Col Hutchinson, l vol
~ ume London, 1913.
Observations on Dog breaking, by w. Floyd, Gamekeep
er, (pamphlet.) London, ls4S
Carpenters Anglers Assistant, volume. London, lS4S.
Johnson's Shooters Preceptor, volume. London.
The handbook of Angling, by EPhelnera, volume.
London, 1873.
The Anglers Handbook, one pocket volume. London.
Colored engravings. Price 81 cents.
The Sportsmans Cycopeda, l volume, thick octave.
London, lSiS.
Mils's Sportsman's Library, volume. Edinburgh.
The Horse and the Hound their uses and treatment,
horsemanshp, and horse dealing by Nimrod, volume.
Edinburgh.
The Rod and the Cum by Wilson, vol Edinburgh.
Just imported from London by +. TAYLOR, each with
numerous illustrations; also other works. English and
American, on the same subjects, will be found a! the adj
veTscr's. Feb %
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NEW Spring Goods.-The subscribers in
receipt OF the following and elegant goods, which
have selected from the latest mportations of Philade
thus early OF the antic pated demand
by those of citizens and soourners who making
preparations the approaching balls those who anti
cipate leaving the city thereafter In materials for
ball dresses we name
Embroidered Labrador, entirely new and beautiful
Hghcoored plain hermann
Embroidered silk tissues and grenadines
Light changeable glace silks
Rich changeable gros de Antiques
Pink, blue, and white glace silks
Do do do Italian grapes
Changeable striped and plaid Grenadines
Pink blue, and cherry embroidered illusions
Embroidered polka-musns, all colors
Light pink and blue plain mousseines dc aine
Plain, pink, blue and white bereges
Embroidered muslin robes
Coored silk illusions, plain
In silk and other dress goods we name
Changeable glace silk, every shade, very cheap
Very rich brocade silks
In figured and striped silks, great variety
Ezra rich black Gro de Rhines
Do do black striped and watered silks
New styles Mousseines de Laine
Do do French lawns and chintzes
Do Bereges Grenadines, &c
In fancy articles we name
25 new styles black silk vses and sacks
rs rich lace capes
rs worked collars and CHEMISTS
10 pieces style wide sash ribands
80 do do embroidered neck ribands
10 splendid white Grape shaws
boxes real net mits
80 dozen Bajous gloves, every shade and size
10 do white silk hose, embroidered ribbed, and plain
100 do clear lawn and linencambric handkerchief
Together with many other and desirable goods to
which invite attention, believing stock to be at
Mar 2o~2wif P. H. HooE II CO.
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Agency for Claims at Washington.

(NAHIAFS LIE SF.IADINO Notary PuDllc, COnveyancer,
y and General Agent, No. H. Todds Buildings, Pennsy
vana avenue Washington d. Co. offers his services for
prosecution of claims before Congress any of the
tive departments, before any boar of commissioners that
are may be appointed for the adjustment of spoations
collecting private claims and rents procuring pensions
whether revolution any other servce bounty lands, fol
return those arising under contracts treaties,
otherwise; buying and selling real estate, &c.
Particular attention paid to the settlement of accounts OF
discussing officers who may find it inconvenent give
their personal attendance.
Having been commissioned notary public, he is pre-
pared furnish egaized copies of document other
paper that may be required.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the amount
claimed and the extent of service required.
Communications (post paid) will receive immediate
tenton.
He has the honor refer the Navy Department and
the several bureaus connected with it, comproers and
dors offices oftle Treasury Department. and the senior
captains and in the and also to Dr. John Ho
mans, Boston; Barnard Henry, esq, Philadelphia; Rev
Sepmu Tustin chaplain of the Senat- Washington; Hon
Henry l.. Ellsworth, Fayee, Indiana; Thomas NJ Bount
ESQ., PENSACOLA, Florida; Hon G B Penrose, Lnncas,er
new esq, New York; Collins Lee, esq, Baltimore, MIDI
H b Readon, esq Norfolk, Va; Professor Goodridge
A. Il. Foster Nashville. Tenn MAY l6-lv
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ny n. GREEN. .g,.ctto.e~r.

VERY extensive sale of household furniture &c at the
National Hotel On Thursday, the 5th day Of April
next at 10 O'Clock A M, shall commence the sale aud
continue from day TO day until all is sold the whole
onal Coleman's Hotel, the greater part of which is
nearly and in excellent order. in part
very extensive assortment OF China, Glass
Crockery, Albaa, britannia, and Block Tin Ware Of
nearly every descr ption and OF fine quality
Mahogany Sofas, Ottomans, Dvans Lounges, Chairs
Cenue pier dining breakfast card and side Tables
Sdeboards, Bureaus, Wardrobes, Washstands, Bed
seads, &c.
Maple hi Oh and low post and French double and single
Bcdseads
Cane Office arm, laicy and wood seat Chairs
Washstands, dressing and writing Tables
Extensive assortment Of Brussels threeply and ingram
Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Crumb Cloths, &c.
Large lot OF excellent dining passage, and step O
Cloth, Straw Mating, &c
Fine paror and chamber Window Curtain
Venitian and painted Window Blinds.
Large French plate Mirrors and other Looking Glasses
Fine Plateau, with full set of Candelabras, GirandOes
Solar, hail. and other Lamps, Chandeliers &c.
Feather Beds and hair Mattresses, large quantity
Linen and sheets, Blankets, Quilts Counterpanes,
Comforts, NC.
Andirons, Shovels and longs Tenders, Stoves, &c.
large assortment of Cooking Coppers wooden, and
other Kitchen Requisites
Terms of sale All OF and under $685. cash
$2 and exceeding 500 two and four months credit
$50 wo four and six months for notes. in all
of credit, satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest
By order of the Trustees. A. GREEN,
Mar 27-eods Auctioneer.
18th Instant same hour.
B !. T. R shARItEEpT6; Trustees.
Ap 4-eods A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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JHOR sALE.-A valuable and beautifully situated farm,
II the Washington Race Course and about two and
nall miles from the Centre Market House, on fine road
This farm contains within small fraction OF three nun
dred acres about hundred OF which are OF good
woodland and the balance good cultivaon and the soil
much improved.
The i'm provements consist of story farm house,
a dwelling for farm hands, new two story stable and
coach house. barn and Courthouse and other small build
ngs extensive kitchen garden with extensive hot-beds,
and pretty extensive orchard of the most select fruit OF
various kinds. .
The whole is well fenced, the title ndisputable, the
price rate, and terms easy 1t is believed that more
healthy location is be found in this District and has
the of Rock creek crossing corner oil It, and
fine mill within forty yards of the land. The tract is
everywhere well watered with fine springs.
For further information, inquire OF Thomas Carbey, o.
Washington, or Lewis CarbeIy, OF Gcorge'own
Mar l0--tt
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TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

viii entered eur books unless As
payment Of the subscription be made in advance
forward money by letter the postage
paid by and all risk assumed by ourselves in
sxe transmission
The COUNTRY PAPER Published til weekly during the sss
sons of Congress and semi weekly during the recess
Subscriptions period than viii be received
terms propertionedt to the above annual rates.
90 PosrMAsTERs authorized to act a. agents and BY
sending us DAILY subscribers with $50 enclosed i've SEMI
WEEKLY subscribers with enclosed; Ave WEEKLY sub
oper with $40 enclosed will entitled copy the
ediuon as they furnish US subscribers for, srais-
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Important Sale OF reclaimed swamp Lands In North

THE president and directors of the Literary Fund Of
North Carolina in pursuance OF certain resolutions,
Tor sale FIFTY THOUSAND ACRES OF SWAMP
LANDS constituting par, Of the Literary Fund of the
bracipg the region lying between Pamco and Albemare
Sounds
These lands have been drained at great expense under
the direction OF competent engineers. and laid off into
tons The drainage has been effected by main canals
wit Pungo canal, extending from Pungo lake Pungo
river, six and half miles in length with average width
bottom OF 22 feet, depth feet and fall IL and ALI
with average width bottom of 80 feet, depth T. and
fall 10 feet together with sundry tributaries lateral
bitches These canals are navigable Tor baueauY and
emptyng the navgabe OF Pamlico sound their
mouths are accessible to sea going vessels
large portion OF this land abounds in Juniper cypress
and other valuable TIMBER for which the forest of
North Carolina is distinguished The residue consists OF
PRAIRIE covered with the and bamboo and in the
naon OF the engineers who surveyed IT. the whole OF 1t is
extremely fertile.
To grain farmers, and the geers of staves heading
and shingles, this land offers peculiar inducements.
To immigrants in the ports of the United States
toned 10 country similar in many respects, this land
offers soil believed 10 be fertile any in the northwest
ern States, with access to the and within three
days sail Of New York The juniper is pleasant,
getting shingles have enjoyed excellent health.
TIME PLACE The sale will take place in the of
Monday Se aSsu May snd viii be-
upcrnie nded by the members Of the board in person
according the maps and plates of the engineers
credit will be given OF one, two three, and four years,
be paid in equal instruments with interest from the day
Of sale.
Bond and approved security will be required and the
title withheld until the purchase money shall be paid in
full Certificates of purchase will be given and the titles
when made, will be warranted
TURNPIKE RoAD.At the time and place. this board
will receive proposals for completing the turnpike road
from Pungo lake to the town of Plymouth:
Given under my hand at the Executive Office, in the
CHAS. MANLY,
Governor of North Carolina, and ex-ofiico
President Literary Board.
BY orders
l.. CHEvEs MANLY, Sec. to Board.
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Wear made 70 Order.-BARNES

CENTLEMEN'S Wear made 70 Order.-BARNES
" IL MITCHELL now in full receipt of an extensive
stock of French English and American cloths cassimeres,
and vesngs embracing every variety of and beauti-
full style, color and quality, and would especially invite
entemen wishing cheap suits OF clothes, made to
order in fashionable and nice manner to call and exam
their supply before suiting themselves elsewhere, as
they intend offering very great Inducements TO all who may
do so make their purchases of them Handsome and
fits always warranted: . .
Also this day received and will be sold unusually cheap
Centlemen's black and fancy silk and satin cravats
Silk and nencambric handkerchies
Kid and every other kind OF gloves
Cotton and silk halfhose
silk, merino, and cotton net shirts and drawers
Together with every other article of gentemens wear
usually Ike pit in our line.
Mar 3I-3taw2wif
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American Hotel,
Broad,cay, corner of Barclay street, NeU York.

Broad,cay, corner of Barclay street. Ne,c York.
n,HE proprietors, TABER IL BAGLEY respectfully an
i their friends and the public that they have
leased this wel-known hotel and have made many i'm
portan improvements and repairs. new and splendid
ladies' ordinary will be completed, also additional
rooms on Broadway
1t is furnished entirely with furniture made cx-
pressy their order. 1t is their determination to
make of the best and most fashionable resorts for
the travelling public that be found in this
situation unsurpassed, being directly in front OF the
Park and Fountain, where the Croon is continually play
ing cooling aad refreshing the also within short dis
lance of the steamboat and railroad landings
The rabies will all times be beautifully supplied with
decaces of the and their wines and liquors,
having been selected with great cannot fail To give
satisfaction.
The propreors hope by personal poteness and atten-
ton 10 merit the support and confidence OF the public.
JOB TABER Boston
JAMES BAGLEY, Philadelphia.
New YORK, Feb. 2, ISi9.
Mar 4-lm
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Physiological naEn etism.

Second Class for Private Instruction.
yITILLIAM MANN, of Washington city, having recev.
w ed full of instruction in the above-named
science from DR. b. b. Williams, and being authorized to
teach the same his friends and the public
generally that a second class is now forming.
For terms, application may be made at his residence
on 9th street. and Streets between the hours
of 8 and 10 a. IN and 3 and 0 p m ,
The class will meet on Monday, Duh April until that
time an opportunity will be given to consult Mr. Mann on
the snbect Mar 3l--dA p9th*
NEW MUsIC.-Just received, the old established
Y Store door of 18th street, the following new
and popular music which will be sold one-thrd less than
it can be purchased elsewhere VIM. flSOHEh.
The Betty Polka dedicated to Mrs COL Bliss composed
" An Rsvoir. Ia comic song y by Charles Zeuner.
One hour with thee, No of Browns sacred songs
Deux temps quades figures OF crosses as composed
THE celebrated Polka ouadries by Roland.
Burdan uundries; par Paul Cizent
Uncle Ned Quickstep by j. Lensehow.
Uncle Ned, for the guitar
Oh Susanna, for the guitar.
Be kind the loved ones at home
L'Jortensia Galop; by Grobe .
Railroad Steam Galop; by Gungl
Will YOU co ne to my mountain home! as sung by the Or
phean family
| love but thee by p Lucer.
Kathleen Mavoureen, as sung by Dempster
The cot where was born; sung by tho Hutchinson lam
ly. !. n.oh
California Waltz; by Eliza X. Fz.
Summer Night Waltz; by l.. Strack
Fashion Polka by Weselsky.
Susanna Polka; by Muller
AprIl3
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INFORMATION WANTED

INFORMATION WANrED.-lu the month of Septein-
ber lSt7 my son, William j. Graves enlisted in the Uni
ted States army in the county Of Page, Virginia, and be-
came member of company b, I'd regiment dragoons
and discharged from the United States army on sur
geons certificate of ordinary disability the gene hospi-
tai, New Orleans barracks, the 2lst of August
since which time have heard nothing OF him. The sym,
pathsDg reader who give any further information
respecting my said whether he be living dead will
confer great obligation upon afflicted father by adj
dressing at Marksvie, Page county, Virginia.
Mar25 JAMES T. GRAVES.
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TvENDRICK'S New American Orchardist, 9th Edl-
IA tion--one volume Boston,
Guide the Orchard and Fruit Garden, adapted TO the
culture of American fruit by Lindley and Foyl vol,
New York.
Downngs Fruits and Fruit Trees of America, their cul
ture propagation, and management, ninth edition. 1919
4 vol New York.
The Fruit, Flower, and Kitchen Garden; by Patrick
Nel--l vol, Edinburg.
The Practical Gardener for Fruit Kitchen, and Flower
adens by G. Mcintosh late gardener the King OF the
Belgans--l volume, London.
And variety of practical works on every branch Of
gardening and agriculture, English and American
Mar "a FRANCK TAYLOR.
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National Rating hOuse.

TUST RECEIVED, direct from the Island of St Thomas
y per brig Annaostin, Capt Dorry, lot of the finest
genuine green turtle ever brought this market which
will be served up daily soup and all various modes
of cookery, and in the best possible style Also from Nor
iolk fresh oysters spced oysters, sheepshead
hogsh, DC, &c all of which will be served up at the
shortest notice.
0t- Families served as usual.
Aug. lS--n w. WALKER
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Notice removal Of the Land Office
"FalIs Croix,' Wisconsin, to "StIlyyater" In

Notice OF the removM OF the LanN omce from the
aFalIs st. CrOx, wisconsin, to "StAilxvater."
Minnesota Territory.
Under authority OF the first section of the of Con-
u gress entitled An for changing the location OF the
land office in the Chippewa land district and establishing
additional land district in the State of Wisconsin, APP
proved March 2, lSi9, | do hereby declare and make
known that and after the thrteth day of June next
USi9) land office for the sale OF the public lands in the
Chippewa land district shall be removed from the Falls OF
ST. Crox (Wsconsin) Saltwater in ST. Croix county,
Minnesota Territory
Given under my hand the city of Washington, this
twentieth day of March, ammo Domini 1879.
T. TAYLOR.
BY the Presidents:
RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Mar 3l-IaWI3w
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NREM 81 HOPKINS, late John nj. Orcm q Co., north-
~ west corner Market and Charles Streets Ballmore
would inform merchants and merchant allors that hey
have fitted the floors their tailoring ana c'ohinB
department. for the sale, by the piece, OF cloths cass
meres vestings taors trimmings and all ARTICLES adaped
to the trade. The liberal patronage bestowed upon them
in this departme of their business has induced them to
enlarge the warehouse enable them to meet their in
creased trade One the partners, who has had long
perience in business will devote his whole time to pur
chasing goods and buyers rely upon finding large
stock Of whafeyer desirable OF European and
American manufacture that money can procure.
New cIoth.rooms win be opened the LIST OF March.
En,r,nce on Charles street. Feb 27--eolm
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WASHINGTON CiTY, -. u, March ~, 1917
A YOUNG MAN, who speak beth the Spanish and
"A English languages, and is qualified TO give lessons to
boys in Spanish and who produce good recommended
tons qualifications for keeping Nc, and who
has yelled all through the North and South of the Unon
wishes to obtan a situation with any gentleman OF family
who may wish employ any person for that purpose, or
house-keeper.
Please address the subscriber, through the Post Office.
Mar l3-eodIw* ANTHONY ZUGESNAVAR.
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I,RENCH and Spanish Languages.-J MEIERE, late
professor United States navy, Yale College, &c.,
spectuy acquaints the citizens of Washington that he
plates giving instruction in the above languages
as well as in the English to foreigners.
Prof Meere fatters himself that his reputation in
suctor well established here require particular
references. -
For terms &c. address j. NJ the bookstores of Mesrs.
Franck Taylor Taylor " Maury, and Fischer, or at his
residence Mrs Williams opposite Mr. Franck Iayors $,
Peppsvlv,nia avenue Nov S-H
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FOR NOHEOLK.

FOR NORFOLK.
rT-A THE STEAMER OSCEOLA leaves Wash
ngton for the above place every Thursday at
O'Clock a, returning will leave Norfolk every Friday
at O'Clock M touching at Cone river going and
turning. Passage and fare So.
For Baltimore.
The Osceoa leaves for the above place every Sunday
o'clock returning, leaves Baltimore every Tuesday
at O'Clock p stopping going and returning at Cone
river, Va Leonardtown, Md, and ST. Marys river, Md
and at the Intermediate landings the Potomac for sig
nails to land.
Mar S-dlweodu JAMES MITCHELL.
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ID OBERT J. WALKER Will practise law In the
III Supreme Court of tho United States In answer TO
many letters he thinks proper say that he attend
claims before Congress any of the departments but
will devote his attention exclusively eases intrus,ed to
him in the Supreme Court.
Office Pennsylvania avenue, the Seven Build
lngs, washington, ~ W Mar 6-U
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steam Engine md Pumps for Dry Dock, New York.

BUREAU OF YARDS DOCKS,
March 30, 1919.
CEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed Proposals Tor Steam
- Engine and Pumps, Tor the Dry Dock at New York,
will received this office until IL m, the LIST
day of May next for constructing, delivering, erecting,
and putting in successful operation at the navy yard,
New York Steam Engine and Pumps capable of perform
ing the work required pumping out the Dry Dock said
Engine and Pumps to be warranted by the builder to per-
the within the specified, and to operate
successfully for the of year after com pletion
Particular spec caons of the work lodged with the
Navy Agent at New York. the Conmandant of the Navy
Yard there Engineer the Dry Dock to either of
whom this Bureau, DESTROYS of offering are
referred COPY which, request will be forwarded
by mail general plan OF the engine can be seen at the
Dry Dock office.
The time plee tho whole work will be the first of
January, 1850. JOS. SMITH
Apr I--law4w
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ny N. GREE,V, .aucttonecr,

BLOWERS, GREENHOUSE PLANTS. &c. AT AUG.
T. TION-On Friday afternoon, the 9Th instant shall
SELL at 4 D. M, at my auction room Concert Hall,
Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue fine assortment OF
towering plants, Wis
Roses-Hybrd Bourbon noiseues, theas, and aza.ias,
of every variety
Japoncas heioropes, &C. with many other choice flow
erng plants
The florist will be present, who will describe
riey.
Terms cash.
The ladies and gentlemen of Washington and George
town respectfully invited attend the sale, the
named plants in full flower, the most Of them
perpetual boomers and in fine order Please to be pune
tual to the time. A. GREEN,
Apr 4-3t Auctioneer.
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r UsBY 4 DUVALI., Merchant Tailors under the
Il National Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue, have just
ceved splendid assortment OF fashionable Spring and
genlcmen's of this springs importation. Our stock
present of superior French and English cloths,
vesng of variety OF color and quail
ity Also drap dee, bomlasn. drilling, silk, and Mar
settles vesng; with every other article suitable for tho
season All of which will make up in usual ele-
CANT slye, good terms they can be bought else
where.
Also of very rich cravats, gloves, suspend
ers handkerchefs, shirts, stocks, umbrellas Nc.
We respectfully solicit call from friends and the
public Mar 3l-3taw3wif
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CCHOOI BOOKS.-A general assortment of School
- Books will be found for sale at reasonable prices
elsewhere in the District at
Mrs ANDERSON'S Book Music and Fancy Store,
Pa. av between llh 81 18th streets
Feb I5-n