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MAYUAS OFFICE, II, 1913.
PURSUANT to a resolution of the Board OF Aldermen
and Board of Common Council, approved March %,
1919, proposals VIII be received at the Mayors Office until
o'clock p. Tuesday, the Sh day Of May next, for
furnishing and executing The work portcoes
and proposed erected the south tho
City Hall, plans and specicatio which will be ready
Tor reference in few days
Proposals will be received also for stuccoing
the whole brick OF the building such portion
oil "a may be required; ls with me sharp river
stone work
Proposals will also received for furnishing the stone
and executing the for the foundation and also
furnishing the lumber and executing the carpentry required
in covering in the porcoes preparing the of arches
&c. The right making separate contracts
for the portcoes and the steps well the other classes
of work
For particulars of and finish reference
be had to the drawings and specifications the Mayors
Office where all other information the subject be
obtained
The proposals be endorsed Proposals for finishing
the exterior of the City Hail."
AID 24-eod8M
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&OnUO1 hOAS.-A general assortment of School
BOOKS VIII Do found tor sac at reasonable prices
elsewhere in the District, r-~- -
Mrs. ANDERSON'S Book, Music and Fancy Store
- Ia. av between Ilh IL l2th streets
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NJOTICE-The coparinershp heretofore existing be-
~ tween JOHN E. ADDISON and BEVERLY TUCKER
has been dissolved BEVERLY TrCKER will continue to
tend promptly all business before Congress and the de
pertments as heretofore. March 2l-f
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BUREAU OF YARDS AND Docks,
MI. Ia 9Il 10 IN


March 3d. I8l9.
CEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed " Proposals Tor Steam
- Engine and Pumps, tor the Dry Dock at New York."
will be- received this Office until IL m., the LIST
day of May next for constructing delivering, erecting,
and putting in successful operation the navy yard,
New York. Engine and Pumps, capable OF perform
ing the work required in pumping out the Dry Dock said
Engine and Pumps be warranted by the builder
form the work within the time specified, and operate
successfully for the of one year after peiion.
Particular specifications OF the work lodged with the
Navy Agent mt New York, the Commandan OF the Navy
Yard there and the Engineer of the Dry Dock either of
whom this Bureau persons DESTROYS of offering
for copy which, request, will be forwarded
by mail general plan OF the engine be at the
Dry Dock office.
The complete the whole work will be the first Of
January, 1850, JOS. SMITH.
Apr l-iaw4w
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MONUMENT HILL ICE DEPOT.-JNO PETIT.
lVl BONE would inform his patrons and the public that
he has procured at considerable pains and expense,
prepared TO furnish families. hotel Keepers coheconers
and others with the article in such quantities throughout
the entire season) as they may desire.
Prices reasonable, and variation with those persons
who engage Of me in the beginning OF the season.
Wagons will run through the city daily
Orders received through the post office, and by Ino F.
Cailan druggist corner OF and 7h Streets and my
coal office, the Long Bridge.
Anrk- w6
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QY the Sd section of the act of The Sd March LAST en,,d
An act to provide for the settlement OF the accounts of
public officers and others who may have received
arising from mii,ar contributions otherwise in Next
co., II Is enacted that where questions in resnec n,
the refunding of duties collected in Mexico or the ems
sion OF penalties imposed the ground that the coroon
was improper the penalties wrongfully enforced The
shall be referred for the decision Secretary or
the Treasury, who is hereby authorized and reauired t
pay, under the direction of the President the United
States out of the money in the raised from con
buttons, be determined by him have
been Improperly levied imposed contributions
ments or penalties"
For the Information claimants under this section the
act notice hereby given that this department will require
that all claims shall be presented in writing setting forth
the character and amount OF the contribution
penalty for which remission OF duty claim
ed where when and wherefore the contribution,
ment or penalty was imposed, and to whom paid The APP
plcaton be verified by the oath OF the claimant corrobo
rated by the evidence OF dsine credible
Witnesses and to be accompanied by the certificate OF the
proper accounting officer that the contribution duties or
PENALTIES alleged to have been Improperly wrongiuily
vied imposed have been duly accounted for and paid
the treasury of the United States by authorized die
bursements or dc posites
W. NJ MEREDITH,
Ap H--eodf2w Secretary Of the Treasury.
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FOR NORFOLK.

IT, THE STEAMER OSCEOLA leaves Wash
= inRon for the above place every Thursday at
O'Clock M returning, will leave Norfolk every Friday
at o'clock D. M touching at Cone river going and
turning. Passage and fare 50.
For Baltimore.
The Osccoa leaves for the above place every Sunday
O'Clock a. M: returning Baltimore every Tuesday
at O'Clock D. IN stopping going and returning Cone
river Va Leonardtown, Md, and St Marys river, Md
and at tho intermediates landings the Potomac sig
mails land.
Mar S--dlweodu JAMES MITCHELL.
|CILLRsPIE ON Road-maklnG, with APP psndiz
NJ plank roads--l volume, and supplement--l849
Apl2 FRANCK TAYLOR.
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NEW style bonnets. parnsols, &c., this day
received and will be offered much below usual prices
among which
Is entirely style coored bonnets, the first that
has been intoduced into this city
Also $50 of the following description viz, Lyonese,
English straw, China pearl, pedal, and Florence
braid
Also $50 parasols and parasoes of the latest Partisan
Styles
To which the attention of purchasers respectfully in
viied. p. II. HOOE u co.
Ap l7-2wif
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ID EMOyAL.-GEoRGE IL THOMAS PARKER an
the public generally and particularly to their
friends that they have removed from the old stand
long occupied by them their warehouse oppo-
Browns Hotel, where they will be pleased to see their
old acquaintance and others who desire make
chases their line and would further inform them that
they there have in extensive and unusually we'll
selected stock pefior groceries, fine liquors. Wines &c.
which they will dispose of such will insure
mutual satisa ction Ap 22-3raw3w.
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Lives insured,
MORRIS ROBINSON. Pres

Lives insured, 10
NORRIS ROBINSON. President
SAML. HANNAY, Secretary ~
oi avenn .osnt W. Johnston M. d., opposite city
r9ss Oce' ' of the principles and operations
Of the COMPANY can be obtained on application at the
agents office.
ApriI7
:. ZACH aud span,sh Languases.-J. MElERE, lare
,,roGessor United States navy Yale College, &C., re-
.nectfly acquaints the citizens OF Washington that no
conem plates giving instruction In tho above languages
a. well as the English to foreigners
Prof Meiee attes himself that his reputation as an IN
structor is too well established here require particular
references . 49, rM..r.
For TERMS &c. address J. M, the bookstores OF Messrs
Franck Taylor, Taylor IL Maury, and Fischc or az US
residence at Mrs Williams opposite Mr. Franc a.
Pennsylvania avenue. N0''
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~ OWEN u SON, Merchant TaiIOrS, having
L.. ceived their usual supply oil Spring and Summer
Goods self cted by OF the rm respectfully invite their
| friends to give them call.
| APP 22-3taw6w tlnei W News
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MARCH report of the Mutual Ltfs insurance Conn
Nl pany of New York, Office No. 30 Wall
This institution, daring the month of March, issued
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NIOTICE.-Barard Tor Bernard) Peck, late private in
IN Lieut. Gogas company regiment United States how
calling upon . Jesse Z. DOW,
April No. 3, Union Buildings.
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II. r. MORSELL,
-atornsH-0t-L1W,
Respectfully tenders his professional services the public
Office on A street, near tha City Hall.
Ap 17-eod6t
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A YOUNG LADY, born and reared In Virginia, who
. has had several years experience in Teachings desires
obtain situation in public school, or private fani
" nsructress in the ordinary branches OF an Eng
education, and would also give lessons in French and
Spanish. GyRefer to Hon. H. s. FooTK
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OFFICE OF ARCHITECT AND SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLlc
BUILDINGS, City OF Washington, April IA, 1919.
CtEALED proposals, endorsed "Proposals the
- extension Of the Patent Office Buiding," will be
ceived this Office until the l Of May coming Inclusive
for constructing the wings the Patent Office Building,
agreeaby the plans and specifications in this Office
which reference may be had and after the 10th inst
Proposals will be received also for furnishing the
kinds OF materials required separate from the workmanship
OF the same, and which particularly enumerated in the
aforementioned specifications, being understood that
such materials be of the best quality Of the kind
affixed, and the work performed the same in the
ton OF the said wings be finished in the workman
like The plans and spec ications will show the
said buildings and the of
materials . ROBERT MILLS
Architect and Superintendent
Office ground floor of Patent Office Building, east end.
AD l5-dtlstMay
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r USBY s. DUvALL, Merchant TailOrs, under the
IL National Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue, have just
ceived splendid OF fashionable Spring and
Summer Goods, embracing the choice articles for
genuemcns wear of this springs importation.
consists of French and English cloths
and vestngs of every variety of color and quail
ity Also drap dete, bombasin drilling. silk. and Mar
soes vestngs with every other article suitable for the
season All of which will make up in usual ele-
CANT style, good terms they be bought else
where.
Also of very rich cravats gloves suspend
ers, handkeIchieis, shirts, stocks, umbrellas NC.
We respectfully solicit call from friends and the
public Mar 3I-3;aw3wif
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by the President OF the United state,

TN pursuance Of law, l. JAMES X POLK President ofthe
United States oi America, do hereby declare and make
known that public sales will be held at The aforementioned
land office, the State Of Missouri hereinafter desgnated
TO wit:
AZ the land office at SPRINGFIELD, commencing on
Monday the 9TH day OF June next, for the disposal Of the
public lands situated within the aforementioned townships
and parts ofiownships, viz
North Of HE base linz and rsa Of he nm principal meri
dian.
Townships twenty-five, tweniythree, and tweny.four,
OF range eleven.
Townships twenty three and twenty four, ofrange twelve
Township twenty-five, oil range nineteen.
Townships twenty three and twenty four Of range twen
ty.on-.
Township twenyihrce, OF range twenty-five.
Lands Appropriated by law for the Of schools military
or other purposes will be excluded from the sale.
The Offering OF the aforementioned lands will he com
menced the days appointed and proceed in the order In
which they advertised with all convenient dispatch
until the whole shall have been offered and the sale thus
closed Hut sale shall be kept open longer Than two
weeks and private entry Of any Of the lands will be adj
mited until afier Ihe expiration ofihe two weeks.
Given under my hand NJ ihe city oi Washington, this
twenty seventh day al February anno Domni one thou
sanl eight hundred and forty nine.
JAMES X. POLK
by the President:
RICHARD NJ YorSd,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
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C. Hersfons-DEAR Sin: feel IL to be my duty, both 10
you and The public 10 bear my testimony 10 the efficiency
OF DR.. Dresbach, Kuhn Pryors Dyspepic Cordial
was SO severely afflicted with the dyspepsia and my di
ges'ive organs so completely deaiged that could
retain nothing on my stomach, was wasted away To
skeleton suffered the acute pains, and had sea
sons Of almost dealy sickness naameh that expected
IN death an early release from my suerngs Fortunately
heard Of your Cordial and oi the wonderful cures hal
effected, and induced Try H. did at iirs almost
without hope. hut after had taken few doses began
hogan 10 recover their fncons nv spirits and by
The time had taken two boes the tone Of my stomach
was entirely restored and was placed IN the enjoyment Of
year has elapsed have had return Of the disease
Very truly, VIM REEFSNlDERS
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DRs. DREsBACH, KUHN 4 PRYOR's
DYSPEPTIC CORDIAL.

Mr. @. Hsrsoas SIR: Asan act ofjhsiice and to
lead others TO the same remedy. have come the deter,
mutation Of Offering You my voluntary tribute In favor Of
Messrs. "DnRsHAcII. KUHN Il PRroR's DrspRpric Con
DIAL .NN
For long time, have suffered from the effects OF Dys.
pepsia much thai my digestive organs would not per.
form their functions, almost every thing eat was imned'
lately elected from my stomach and The intense burning
in that region rendered my situation miserable
was fortunately advised by friend TO try your medi
cine and after using bottles, was completely relieved
from all the troubles which endured.
Accent SIR my warmes wishes for the Of this
valuable medicine and believe me, Sincerely yours,
JAMES ID. MASON.
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BY the President OF the United states.

IN pursuance of law, H. JAMES X. POLK, President of
the United States Of America, do hereby declare and
mentioned land offices in the Stale Of FLORIDA, al the
periods hereinafter designaied, 70 vii:
Monday me fourth day Of June next for the disposal Of the
public lands situated within the aforementioned town.
ships and parts OF townships, viz; &n
South Of the base line, and east Of the prncpa, mardan.
Township twenty three township twenty. four, except
sections eight, nine, ten, tieen and sixteen; and town
ships twenty-five, twenty six, and twenyseven Of range
Township twenty three; township twenty four except
sections one two, three ien eleven twelve thirieen four
hiryfve and thirty six and townships twenty five and
twenty seven, OF range twenty.ionr
Al the land office at ST. Augustine, commencing on Mon
day eighteenth day Of June next for the disposal ofthe
public lands situated within the aforementioned townships
and parts oi townships, viz
Sonh oT the base and east Of he principal meridian
Township twenty three; township twenty. four, except
sections thirteen, fourteen tweny'three twenty four TWEEN
iyfve, twenysx, thirty.ve, and ihirtysix township
twenty except sections thirty four and thirty
eleven, weve thirteen fourteen, fifteen, twenty three,
and twenty four, Of range twenty five
Township twenty three, except sections eighteen and
nneteen township twenty four except sections two and
thirty township twenty,f townshp twenty six,
cepi section thirty one; and township twenty seven Of
range tweniy.sik
Townships wentyihree, twenty.four, twenty-five and
twenty six, Of range twenty seven. }as-
Township wentyaeven, Of range twenty.nne.
Township twenty seven, Of range thirty.
Townships twenty six and twenty Of range thirty
Townships twenysx and twenty seven, OF range thir
ty.two,
Township twenty Beven, Of range thirty three.
Sections two ten, Inclusive fifteen TO twenty two, in
elusive and twenty to thirty four inclusive in town
ship twenty 'aeven, OF range thirty FIVE
Lands appropriated by law for the of schools militia
ry other puaposea, will be excluded from the sales.
The Offering Of the above mentioned lands will be
menced the days appointed proceed in the order
which they advertised, with all convenient DESPATCH
until the whole shall have been offered and the sales thus
closed But sale shall be kept open longer than
weeks and private entry OF any Of the lands will be adj
mitted until after the expiration Of the two weeks.
Given under my hand, nj the city OF Washington, this
twenty seventh day of February, Ammo Domni thou.
sand eight hundred aud fortyn
JAMES K POLK
by the President:
RICHARD NJ. YoUNo,
Commissioner OF the General Land Office
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MERCHANTS from the SOUTH and WEST would
wi be amply recompensed by making cheap purchases
for CASH. by calling at the
CARPET, on CLOTH WINDOW SHADE DEPOT
Nos. IA a %, North Second Street, Phiiadsiphia,
Second floor, door beioie Chrisf Church
1000 pieces Of Wilton. Brussels, Imperial, Ingram, Dam.
ask and yenifian Carpetinrs with OIL Cloths Mats Rngs
Looking Glasses Blinds, window Shades aud Msttlngs
Wholesale aud Retail, VERY LOW,
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WAsHiNoToh, January ~ lSl9
Mr.. G. Hersfons--DRAR STA ~ have been for some
nme ronpiea WIN SEX mtauuhe anu ake pressure W
DyspepIc Cordial have invariably found relief from
single dose, consider ii a valuable medicine.
Very respectfully, N w. McGREG0R
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j. E. CARVER,
RCTfTTfEETt MI IyNf,INEED

NO. 81 NORTH SIXTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA,
NIVES Drawings and Specific atoms contracts erect
" Dwellings, &c, and lay out the grounds for Country
Seats Cemeierea together with the arrangement 20
Trees to give the proper effect Also, Churches Hospitals
Prisons WaerWorks Gas-Works &r., on the latest and
aosi approved plans, Including heating, yenaing &C.
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WARRINGTON, November %, 1874
Nh O. Hratons This disease had to: some years
an alarming degree. Your Dyapephc Cordial deserves
than passing notice from me- My case was Of the
most Distressing nature and the conflict between my
mach and food was often severe, the stomach oahng the
food, and time after time throwing up--requenty with
pain Add 10 this greatly depressed spirits, With debility
weakened restless nights frequent starting with I'M
pleasant dreams. To describe my situation Is difficult
Physicians were consnlte various medicines tried but
nothing met my until met with your OHIO medicine,
named Drs Dresbach, Kuhn and Pryors Dyspeptic Cor
dial Soon after using il my sorered stomach became
soothed continued the medcinea perfect cure has been
eiieccd-my health IL good and has been for more
than year can any article OF diet without any
Inconvenience In my this valuable medicine Is in.
contestblr My Is well known to the Rev James NJ
Hanson having been associated with him. in the
room, for some years in the General Post Office
WIN. s. DARRELL.
am fully convince ed thai the above statement liz correct
JAS NJ HANSON. {,
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THIS is beevedto be the only article bearing the anove
/ title, as emanaiing from the Doctor The virtues Of
wild Cherry for relieving affections Of the Lungs md that
all important organ the Liver, has long enjoyed the conf
Cityof Phddeiph,a William NJ Spear Of the CITY
Of Philadelphia, being Only according law dep0ses
and says that he IL In possession Of the original recipe for
preparing Balsam Of Wild Cherry for affections Of the
Lungs which was given TO him by DR.. Wistar regular
educated Physician and that he believes to be the only
one " possession oany person except the ssd Dr. Wsar
sworn to and subscribed before me- and city seal affixed
on the hra day Of November D. eighteen hundred and
forty seven, JOHN swirr, Mayor H., 81
Acopyrght for the Basam is secured
Absurd may appear in the face OF the above under
able proof, Individual from Boston, Mass. recently an
piled to the United States District Court OF Pennsylvania Tor
an Injunction the General Agent for the United States
and the British Provinces 70 prevent said Agent from sell
ling the only genuine Dr. Wisar's Basam OF wild Cherry
(said individual claiming the rish) OF course the Hon
Judge Of said Court promptly refused H.
hsWisiars original Balsam Of Wild Cherry alone that
performs the cure Let them not deceive You nt-Look
WELT the mark ofthe genuine.
No Dr. wisar's Basam Of Wild Cherry can possibly be
the genuine without the written signature OF WIN NJ SPRAn
on the oniside wrapper surrounding each Bottle This
being the ouy genuine Balsam offered the public
% m q au wd o sS.fs Th de %Sss
with the signature Of WIN. NJ SPEAR.
A liberal discount TO druggists and dealers,
AGENTS.
NoricE TO riR PuBLic.-I have this day appointed T.
W. Doyrr a SOM No 1871 North Second street Phadel.
pho sole Wholesale furnishing Agents for the tony eenu
All orders for the Balsam addressed TO them, will be
prices, w NJ. SPEAR, Sole Proprietor
Also for sale by most Respectable Druggists and Merch
throughout the United States Mexico West Indies and
British Provinces who are In the practice Of selling Gen
uine Popular Medicines
m5- Far full particulars read Dyou's Ordee Of Heaih
10 he had Of the Agents. mar bly,
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To the Public.

ted principally and adjacent 10 The Mississippi and ST.
Crox rivers Those designated mineral are extremely
valuable; because, in addition TO the copper and other
found In them they well waered and have ready
market, either TO the South, by the Mississippi
river the East by the way Of the lakes and the
al lines OF communities alton that connect herewith
Valuable timber all other necessary requisites for
building and smelling found In great abundance, and
Of the finest quality The climate Is healthy and pleasant
the cold being rarely than in the northern part
u New York-and many Of the lands exceedingly fer.
tile producing all the grains and vegetables that be
raised in Massachusetts, or northern New York
Maps showing the localities Of the mInes and other vali
able information relating thereto derived from the geologi
notice will be prepared and deposited In the land Office
81 Crox for inspection early practicable before the
commence ment IL the public sales