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The "mneru lands included the foregoing proclama
Ton chiefly situated between Lake Superior aud the
Monrca river aud Isle R6yale In the northern PENN.
snla Michigan, and rendered immensely valuable by
by The eXhlussse mnes OF copper and other ores found
therein.
Aeonsiderlhe number o those mines have already been
discovered in The trap ranges within lew miles Of Lake
Superior and from the geological character OF the
Try, and the explorations already made cannot be doubt
ed that others cIndiy il valuable, will be found
throughout This whole " mineral rpgon.n
In OF the mines worked copper is iond almost
pure and in fact, Of the native copper and ores yield
greater percentage than any other discovered Ia the
world, s,lveris also found IN considerable quantities
All the necessary materials for the construction OF fur
naces, and fuel for smcHg are found in abundance IN The
immediate neighborhood OF the mineral
The climate in the winter though cold does not inter
rnp operations Of The mines Tin fact that season Is
considered the most favorable for their operations
The proximity OF these mineral lands 10 the shore oi lake
Superior which several safe and excellent hnrborf,
and the communication therefrom by The SAUL Ste
transporting tie products OF these lands 10 the principal
markets Of the United States very trinng cost.
II likewise appears from the reports 10 this Office, thai
the agricultural lands Of lair quality, producing the
usual culinary Vegetables and rass IN abundance, and
when properly Tiled they have been found favorable fol
grain rro,a alsn and for all these products fair price
and good marker will be found nj the mnta.
Timber such M white and yellow pine 9tisnr maple
yellow birch IN many places, very abundant, and
by lis thrifty growth gives evidence Of the cess Of the
soil
Maps showing the loeaes Of The mines and other valu
able Information relating thereto, derived from the eeoloe
cal Puryey Sc, which cannot be embraced in this brie
notice will he prepared and deposited in the lind Office At
The S,u SIZE Marie, for inspection early Praclicnbe
before the commencement OF the public sales,
RICHARD NJ YOUNG,
Commissioner of,he General Land Office.
Nh g. Tau
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In pursuance OF law, l. JAMES X POLK, President OF
the United States OF America do hereby declare and make
known that public ales will be held Al the aforementioned
land Offices In the Stale OF LOUISIANA, az the periods
hereinafter designated, To wit:
Al the land Office Nairhiiorhes, commencing Mon
day ihr ionrib oy Of lime neat for The disposal of The
public lands situated within the aforementioned townships
Wiz
North ofihe base line and iresi ofae principal meri-
dian.
Township six, II range four
Township six, oi range five. y,.Y
Township seven and eight, OF range
Al the land office OpelOusas, commencing Monday
the eighteenth day OF June the disposal Of the pb
lie lands within the aforementioned township, Wig.
South Of The base line, and east of The principal
ridian.
Sections iriy.-x to forty six Inclusive AMI sections
fifty, h,, QUE and hiy Two, In township irieen Of range
six
Al the land Office al New Orleans commencing on Mon.
day the fourth day Of June next for the disposal Of the
public lands within the undermt ntioned townships and
parts ol townships viz:
South Of he base line east Of the principal meridian,
and east Of lie Mississippi irer.
Townships ten and eleven, ol range seven
Township eleven, Of range eight s4
Lands appropriated by law Tor the OF seoos militia.
ry other purposes, viii be excluded from the snles
Tie offering OF the above mentioned ands will be
m-nce the days appointed, and proceed the order In
which they advertised, with ali convenient despatc,
until the whole shall have been offered and the gales thus
closed,
But Gales shall be kept open longer than weeks,
and private entry of any Of the lands will be admitted
until after the expiration Of the two weeks.
Given under my hand, ut the city Of Washington this
twenty seventh day OF February, domin thou,
sand eight hundred and ioriyn mine, g&
JAMES K POLK.
ny the President:
RICHARD NJ Yorng,
Commissioner OF The General I and Office
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LITELL's LIVING AGE.

MANAGEMENT Of an English Railway, 10;
The Lost Snuff Box, COZ
Last Campaign and Death ofItofer. a.,
Foreign Miscellany Colonization British For.
eign Policy WIN. Henry narber; The unted
States, .I.t. Gl6
g. The Menngens, Jl8
Poetry Sonnet by Hurley Colernlee, Cig
Short Articles Paiins Metal Spar The Glazing Scene
wonderful lnyeniiona 0s6, fork for Building Bou,-
bardmenl from Bslloons; Sea Weed Bread, CI5 -Cheers
aud IIissea Honor TO Dir jackson, GIG
WAsmsoroa, DRc. "a, 1916.
of AL the Periodical Jourala devoted 10 literature and
science which abound in Europe and In this country this
has appeared 10 me 10 be uaeiu II contains indeed
the exposition only Of The literature OF the Enelsh
language, hut this by lis Immense extent and eompreen-
sion, includes poriraiure OF the human mind In the Ut
mort expansion al the present age.
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Hy the Pre.ident ORR, U.,s. ss.ss..

N pursuance oflsw, L. JAMES X POLK prssi,eu ofthe
u,ed saaes e. Amerie, do hereby declare and make
land Offices The State % WISCONSIN periods here.
Al the land ofce Fails Of S. crox river comnene
g on Monday ne fourth sy e June nexl or s disposal
townships, and paris Of townships, viz
North crime base Tine and nesf ofnie fourth principal
meredan.
Fractional townships twenty-five, and iownaps TWEEN.
ysix thirty thirty one and lhytwo range seventeen
Fractional townships twenty-five aud twenty six and
townships ihiryone tryfwo, and lhiylhres, Of range
Fractional township twenty ss. and townships ,wsn's.
Townships thirty three, thirty four, and ihry-fse Of
range twenty.
day Of September next for the disposal Of all the public
lands within the townships and fractional townships above
ores 10 be offered for sale quaerqnarer sections
parts sections any Covered BY those mining leases
which shall be terminated by the day fixed for the com
visions Of the approved The third day % March eg
aiiionai l,n s IL ~ % az a5 y AMI
Al the Ind Office al Mineral Point commencing on Mon.
day. the eighteenth day OF June Ion the disposal Of the
vnraut public lands within the townships
and parts Of Townships viz
North Of the base line and resf Of The fourth principal
meridian. v
Townsh.ps fourteen fifteen, and sixteen, Of range
townships fourteen hfeen, and sixteen, 81 range
Townships twenty wenty.oae, and twenty-five, Of range
two Of range four.
Townships nineteen rsl, aud twenty, Of range FIVE.
Townships eighteen, nineteen, and twenty, o. range
Townships eighteen nineteen and twenty, Of range
eight. 4 alaaF
Fractional townships eighteen and townships nineteen
and twenty, Of range nine,
Fractional fownshps eighteen, and townships nineteen
aud twenty, Of range ten
Fractional townships eighteen and nineteen and town.
ship twenty, Of range eleven.
Fractional townships nineteen and twenty, Of range
twelve.
Fractional township twenty, Of range thirteen
Lands appropriated by law for The OF schools mil
ny and other purposes will be excluded from the asles
The offering Of the aboveme nioned lands viii be
msnced on The days appointed and prpceed IN the order In
which they advertised with ali convenient despatch,
mill The whole shell have heen offered and the sales Thus
closed hut sale shall be kept open Longer than
weeks aud no private eny OF Of the lands will be adj
mititd until aler The expiration Of the Two weeks.
Given under my hand, al The city Of Washington, this
twenty seventh day OF February, ammo Domni thou.
sand eight hundred aud fnrty.nine,
JAMES X. POLK.
BY the President: tH
RIcuARD NJ, Youso,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office
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Circular 10 Registers and Receivers.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, February q, 1919
A QUESTION Of much importance has arisen in Trla
~ ton 10 Mexican bounty land warrants that may
lie located by bond fde purchasers.
F,rst--WheIe warrant is forged
Second, Where The assignment OF transfer Is forged
Third, Where the power Of attorney il forged.
Several cases OF this description having been presented
10 the consideration OF the Commissioner OF The General
Land Office, he informs me that In his judgment they are
null and void, and that The land covered by uc locations
remains the property OF the United States in which view
this department fully In order, therefore, In
luce greater caution npon the part oi purchasers you win
please TO show this circular 10 all persons proposing Ia
make locations with Mexican bounty land warrants
and cause copy Of these Instructions 10 be posted IN the
public position your Office As these iorgeries
believed be augmeniinp number, this notice Is leem.,
necessary for the protection Of the Interests Of the govern
men and the people.
r., J. WALKER,
March Civ Secretary Of the Treasury
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Proposals for Anne rican w alter rotted II emp.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Rnreau Of Construction, Equipment and Repair,

March l. 1919.
Under The Joint resolnonei Congress, approved May
u 9 lsls entitled Resolution respecting contracts Ipf
hemp the oi the American navy" sealed proposals
viii be received al lids bureau, nr The United states hemp
agencies al IonFylls, Kentucky on - IONS Mssoiri
10 be forwarded by item unopened toihis breaal far de
verng un!tr contract fora fern not exceeding i've years
nes and upwards, the ton 10 consist Of 30
pounds No bid viii be considered al iaer rate than
10 be opened The I0th day 81 May The depart
men viii then determine whether The confaeia shi be
awarded N0deiyeiJ viii be required sooner ttn the In
day Of January, lsN
The said hemp mnsi he rqual in qualify % The hesi ior
eian hemp anl IA all easeF Of equality OF bid, the contract
will be given The hsmperowse The pnsnhiy required
annually VIII be about 900 iopa,
The said hemp must DC ihoronahly drsgfed eleanen,
free from shlves and mns MOI lose more tha sStttn per
Of tow and waste When ischelled 10 the Satisfaction
ose nsessors ssay Tor a gnn s sg mn mus, be
conference, made rom twenyone yarns prepared and
tested by the Inspectors or by their direction win bear al
least an pounds aud Us length. eoor aud other proper
ties must be entirely satisfactory 10 the inspeetor The
chief ~ dis bureau, IL will n6I be received u win be in
Epeced aud tested II the relecve places 81 delivery
The respective United States hemp agents 10 certify bills
for the hemp which may pas inspection and be received
By them according 10 the contracts which may be entered
into; ninety per cent Of which bills 10 be payable within
thirty days after their prcsenaiion I, such navy agents as
may he agreed upon and named in the confraeis.
Persons offering mae, state the price IN words and fg
ures CLEARLY and lceIbyD asked per Of 2o pounds
BY The sad hemp agent, and payable as above spec6ed
Every offer be accompanied, as directed In the act
approvsi 10Th August 1si6, ~ written guaranty signed
by ur responsible pertons, 10 he certified by
dertske thai the bidder bidders will II his or their bid be-
accepted, enter into obligation within hteen DAYS after
cieni sureties 10 Gmnisl tie supplies proposed No pro,
posa, viii be considered nies ACCOMPANIMENT ny such qua,
Bonds with two approved surrcs IN oue,half The ssli.
mated nf the respective contracts win be required
and Ten per cenh,m IN addition WI be wnlheld from ne
los The duo aul M'hi rerprnNnee o. ie respective con
tracts which viii ~ account be pail until Tie contracts
.li.I Ia In fhpir IL
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UsIrgp srArss PATENT oFplcr

March 10, 1919
IN THE PETITION OF WILLIAM STEELE, OF NEW
York, praying for the extension OF patent granted 10
which takes place an The seventeenth day Of August eigh.
teen hundred and forty. nne
Is ordered thai the said petition he heard the Paleni
Office the Isl Monday Of August next, IL OF lock-
and all persona arc toed % appear ami show cause =
any they have why said petition ought ii be granted
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner oi Patents
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Washington, March - lHi9,
Pnrslant TO The Ith section Of The ast 81 Congress mp
proved 81 March, S9 entitled An act carry into efe,
certain pulfions of the treaty between the United States
Of America and tas republic OF Mexico, Of the second day
81 Febrnsry, thousand eight hundred and forth eight,
notice hereby given that the boar ocommissoners Gre
Atd by that act Will meet IN the city OF Washington on
Monday he sixteenth day OF April next 10 receive aud
anime all claims OF citizens OF the United States upon the
republic Of Mexico which provided ion by the treaty
a'orehnd and which may be presented to the said board OF
commissioners and TO decide thereon according 10 the pro
Visions The said treaty, and OF he r and nm articles
Of the unraied convention concluded NJ the city Of Mexico
on the twenieth day Of November thousand eight
bunlredand forty three.
March 2G--1t JOHN NJ CLAYTON.
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Treasury Department, March 10, 1910.

PURSUANT TO the provision contained IN the first section
Of an aci Of Congress entitled can ACT making appro.
priaons for the civil an diplomatic expenses OF Govern
ment FOR the ending the thrtirth &c June, eighie
hundred and hify, and Tor other purposoa, approved
March 3 1912 hereby give notice that the principal and
Interest OF all such scrip has been issued prior The
first day Of July 1919, may be issued under the ninth
ton Of the act of Congress entitled "An raae ft
limited time additional military force, and Tor other
purposes approved February ~ St7, win upon The pre-.
aennfon 81 the The Treasury of The United States
he redeemed and paid the said rsi day Jnly ls49
and that all inttres ouch tsrp win cease said day
w MEREDITH
Mar l3-dlmtf Secretary Of the Treasury.
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NOTICE TO EMIGRANTs FOR OREGON
IN CALIFORNIA OR NEW MEXICO. DESIRING 10
PURCHASE ARMS FROM TIE UNITED STATES Tie
following regulations will govern IN issuing and
mnnon, under the resolution Of Congress, approved
March "a, lSt9
Each applicant mnsf ennl 10 the War Department
alarit thai II Is his bona f3s intention mifate
gon, California; New Mexico as the may be ;
requires.
! On receipt OF any application aud affidavit, above
stated sufficient supply Of The aud ammunition de-
sguaied by linn, to and eqnip each applicant may he
sold without deriment the public seryi, and
NOT men me apple ant may receive sach other arms and
ammunition he shall select upon the conditions
D. Arms and ammunition furnished above will be de.
vered to each applicant TO his authorized agent the
nearest convenient arsenal where the may
be. The place Of delivery desired BY the applicant should
be designated GEO. w. CRAWFORD,
Secretary OF War,
WAN DKpARr,Irsr March IL is1q--oaw9W
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IN pursuance Of law, l. JAMES X POLK, President oil
the United Safes Of America do hereby derare and
make known that publ. saee viii be held 1t TIE under
mentioned land ofieeE IN the State Of ARKANSAS The
periods hereinafter designated, To Wit:
Al the land Office Helena, commencing Monday the
oh day Of lane for the disposal OF the public lands
situated william the aforementioned townships and parts
Of townships. viz;
North orie base line and easi Of he ffh principal
meridian. Ng
Sections thirteen, twenty three twenty oar and twenty
FIVE, ui The 81 Francis river, IN township three of
range four .=
Township nine, Of range seven.
South o. he base line and trest Of The nm principal
meridian. ,ts 4, st /.
Township FOUR and part OF island in sections thirty
thirty three, township thirteen range one
AT the land office al Washington, commencing on Mon
day the eighteenth day u June for the disposal
public lands situated within the aforementioned township
VIZ: tlSa4e
South Of the base line and 1cest Of The nm principal
meridian.
Township four, o. range nineteen.
Al the land Office At Cianpaanole commencing Mon
lie lands situated Within the undenentoned townships
viz;
South qfHe base line, and nest of the nm principal
meridian Ra
Townships eleven and fourteen Of range seventeen.
Township eleven, Of range eighteen.
Lands appropriated by law for The use Of schools militia.
ny, other purposes, will be excluded from the sales.
The offering OF the above mentioned lands will be
which they advertised, with all convenut despatch.
until the whole shall have been offered and the sales thus
closed.
Hut sale shall be kept open longer than weeka
private entry any Of the lands win he admitted until
AFTER the expiration OF the Two weeks.
Given under my hand. nj the city OF Washington this
JAMES x. PoLK.
ny the President:
RicHARp NJ, YorNn, fa
Commissioner the General Land oHice.
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By the President Of the United States.
p"rs''anrs Of law ! lanes POLK, irsade" Of
known that pnblic sales viii be held NJ the uuier
mentioned land offices in the state Of FLORIDA at The
periods hereinafter designated. Lp VII;
Al the Land office at Newnausve. commencing on
Monday Ihe fourth das Of Inne nex uhe disposal Of he
public lands situated within the aforementioned tow n
ships and paris Of townships, viz;
So,ah Of he bage RRs and east Of ne principal nardd,
Township iwen, ,il,reei township twenty four; except
TONS eight, nine, ie fifteen, and sisieen and town
ships twenty hvf twenty sS, and twenty Esyfn. Of range
Townsip twenty three; township twenty four except
een twenty three, twenty four, twenty five, twenty
h,y.f and lhiltysix and townships twenty-five aud
Al the land Office al 81 Augustine, commencing Mon
day, the eighteenth day 81 June next for the disposal Of the
public lands situated withintbe aforementioned owDshps
and parts OF townships, VIZ;
Sonh efthe base line and east Of he principal
Township iweniy-lhree; township twenty four, except
sections thirteen fourteen twenty three four TWEEN
~ i've, twenty six thirty i've, aud thirty six; township
twenty five except sections tnriy four and thriy
ship twenty six township twenty seven except section,
eleven twelve, thirteen, ioa,ieei,, fifteen, twenty three
| and twenty four Of range twenty-five.
Township twenty ,hsse, eM,'r. sections ssi , ama
thirty one towna,p twenty five, township tweny.ss, ex
cep section thirty and township twenty seven, Of
Townships twenty thee, twenty lonr, twenty Eve, and
twenty.six, OF auge twenty seveIl.
Township twtniy .seven OF ranle twenty-nIne.
Township twenty seven, Of range thirty.
Townships twenty nix and twenty seven, o range dirty
townships twenty sis and twenty Of range thir
tystwo
Township twenty reeyen Of rnnse thirty -ilTee.
Sections ten inclusive, fneen 10 twenty Two, in
elusive, and twenty 10 thirty ior inslsNeln Town
ship twenty seven, OF RANGE thirty five
Lands appropriately law fn The nae Of arhoos militia
~ Other purposes viii be excluded from the saea.
The Offering 81 Tue above mentioned lands will he com
menced the days apponi d and proceed IN the order "a
which Ihey are advertised, with all convenient dePpaeh
HE whole shall have been offered and the sales Ihf
co1ed Hut no sale shall be Keep open longer an wt
weeks and no private entry q any q he lands VIII be nd
med until after the expiration OF The two weeks.
Given under my hand al the city Of Washington this
sand eight hundred aud forty nine.
JAMES X. POLK.
BY the President
RICHARD NJ YoTEd,
Commissioner al the General Land OlFire,
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Tie lands embraced in the above proclamation are loca
ted principally and adjacent to the Mssiaspp and
Croix rivers. Those designated mineral extremely
valuable becanae Ia addition The copper and other
found in Ihem they well waered, aud have ready
access 10 market either 10 the South, by the Mississippi
river or Ia the East by The way of the lakes and The
bl lines Of communication thai connect herewith,
Valuable timber AMI all other necessary requisites for
building and smeling, found great abundance and
Of The finest quality Tie climate Is healthy and pleasant
the cold being rarely intense an IN the northern part
o New York many Of the lands exceedingly
tile, producing all the grains and vegetables that be
raised IN Massar hnseiis and northern New York
Mapa showing The localities Of the mines, aud other Waltz
cal survey, &c, which be embraced In this brief
notice. VIII be prepared and deposited in the land Office
ST. Croix for Inspection early practicable before iha
commencement " The public sales.
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j. nc. CARVER,
ARCTfITECT AND ENGINEER.

NO. 81 Honril sIxTH STREET, rHrtApslrurA,
OWES Drawnga and Specifications contracts 10 erect
Dwellings No. and lay on y. grounds Tor Ceonry
Trees give The proper eject hs Churches Hospitals
Prisons, Water Works. Gssworks, &c on the latest and
most approved plaus, Including healing venulang &C.
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Commissioner Of The General Land Oaiee
Notice 10 Presumption CIaimants.

Every person entitled riphl The pre- emption
any The lands within the sections and parts Of sections
Office, and make payment therefor practicable
amer seeing this notice, and before The day appointed for
inE The nset clme4 Otherwise such lam viii be forfeited
RICHARD NJ YOUNG,
Commissioner OF HE General Land Office.
a
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Notice 10 Prescription CInimn nts.

Every person entitled 10 the right OF preempiion any
Of the lands within the townships and parts OF townships
above enuneraed IL required 10 establish the the
satisfaction Of the register and receiver Of the proper land
office, and make payment therefor practicable
after seeing this notice. and before the ny appointed for ths
commencement IL the public sale Of the lands embracing
the tract claimed Otherwise s,icll claim will he forfeited
RICHARD NJ. YOUNG, :
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.