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TRANSFORMATIONS or STORES.
Navy DEPARTMENT.,

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureaf Of Professions and Ciothi,sg March i6, 1919
PROPOSALS sealed and endorsed Proposals Tor freight
10 Macao,' will be received ut this Bureau until three
o'clock r. NJ Thursday, the 9Th day OF April lsi9 for
the transportation of 800 barrels ess Of Govern.
men stores from the navy yard Boston, Massachusetts,
10 the port Of Macao in China there 10 be delivered the
United States naval sorekeeper the senior naval officer
The offers must state the price asked per barrel
half bsrres) OF beef pork fonr vinegar pick
les whsey, dried apples will beconsderedas barrel
all other peckagea to be estimated nj ie Of 81 cubic
feetlo barrel whatever they may contain and In the
of all casks other than barrels the fhs will
he deducted No primage the allowed Ten ftir.weah.
working nydays TO be allowed at each OF the ports Of
Bosion and Macao for taking In and dscboraing cargo
he made by agent in the United Saies
be selected by the bidder and designated In the charter
party, within thirty days after producing satisfactory evil
cence Of the delivery OF the The vessel must pass
the usual inspection and be at the Boston navy yard by the
18th day Of April sia ready TO receive her CARGO AID
presented examination within three days alter beine
notified OF her acceptance the Bureau will consider itself
at liberty offer the freight 10 the neu lowest bidder or
make such arrangements may best pubserve the public
interest Mar2i-lawtd
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Circular to Registsra and Receivers.

TREASURY DErARrMgNr february 81, 1919.
A QUESTION OF much Importance has arisen in rela
IL ton 10 Mexican bounty Land warrants that mas
be located by bona ffe purchasers.
Firsi.--Where warrant Is forged.
Second--Where The assignment transfer is forged.
Third-Where the power OF attorney Is forged
Several Of This description having been presented
the consideration OF the Commissioner Of the General
Land Office, he informs that In his judgment they are
null and void and that The land covered by such locations
remains the property oi the United Staas, in which view
this department fully coucrs. In order, therefore, TO in
uce greater caution upon the part Of purchasers, yon viii
please show this circular 10 all persons proposing 10
make locations with Mexican bounty land warrants
and cause copy Of these instructions 10 be posted in the
most public position In your Office Astese orsefies
believed 10 be snsmenng in number this notice Is deemed
necessary for HE protection of the interests Of the
ment and the people.
II, J, WALKER,
March Ga W. Secretary of the Treasury
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IN pursuance OF law, l. JAMES X PoEK, President Of
the United States q America DO hereby declare and
make known that public ses'will be held at the uner-
mentioned land offices In The State OF FLORIDA, al The
periods hereinafter designated, towit:
Monday The fourth day Of June next for the disposal OF the
public lands situated within The aforementioned
sbips and parts OF townships, viz;
South Of he base line, and east Of The principal arid!a
Township tweniylree township twenty four except
ons eight nine, len, flieen and sixteen; and
ships twenty Eve twenty SIX and twenty seven Of range
Township fwenyihree; township twenty four, except
seclionsune iwo hree ten eleve twelve thirteen four.
feen twenty three, twenty four, twenty FIVE tweny.sx,
tfty FIVE and thrtyfx; and townships twenty five and
twenty seven, Of range twenty four
Al the land office at ST. Augustine, commencing Mon.
day the eighteenth day Of June next for the disposal OF the
public lands situated within The underline ntioned townships
and paris OF townships viz
South he base line and east Of the principal meridian
Township twenty three township twenty four except
sections thirteen, fourteen twenty three, twenty four we,
twenty except sections thirty, four and thirty 1--WE nw
ship twenty,sx; township twenty'seven except sections
and twenty our, Of range twenty-five. 80
Township twenty three except sections eighteen and
nineteen township esssp, sess iwo and
cept section thirty -one; and township twenysevnn, Of
range twenty.slx
Townships twenty three, tweny.four twenty-five and
twentysix, OF range twenty seven
Township twenty seven, Of RANGE twentyninc
Township twenty -seven, Of range thirty,
Townships twenty nix and twenty Of range thirty
Townships tweny.six and twenty Of range tlr.
ty.iwo.
Township twenty Of range n,iry.thrce.
Sections two to ten, inclusive, ieen 10 twenty two III.
elusive and twenty TO thirty four inclusive Ia Town.
ship twenty seven, of range thirty FIVE.
Lands appropriated by law for the of schools militia
ry other pusposes will be excluded from the sales
The offering ofe above mentioned lands will be
menced the days apponl d and proceed IN The ORDER IN
which they advertised, with all convenient despatch,
unit, the whole shall have been offered and the sales thus
closed Hut sale shall be kept open longer than two
weeks and NO private entry o. am, 9TH lands viii be adj
milted until AFTER HE expiration OF ile Two weeks
Given under my hand, at the city OF Washington this
twenty day Of February, Ammo Domni one thon
sand eight hundred aud ioriy-nine.
JAMES K. POLK.
ny the President:
RICHARD M YouNu,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office
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py,he President Of the United states.

TN pursuance Of law, L. JAMES X POLK, President Of
The United States Of America, do hereby declare and
make known that public sales viii be held al the under
mentioned land office, In the State Of MISSOURI herena
ter designated, TO wit:
At the land Office at Springfield, commencing on Mon
day, the fourth day of June next, for the disposal OF the
public lands situated within the townships
and parts Of townships, viz:
North Of the base line, and ,red Of the nm principal
meridian. 9s
Townships twenty-five, twenty three and twenty four Of
range eleven.
Townships twenty.ihree and twenty.fonr, Of range
twelve
Township twenty two, Of range nineteen.
Townships twenty aud twenty -four, Of range TWEEN
fy.one. At
Township iwenty.three Of range twenty-five.
Lands appropriated by law for the of schools militia
ny other purposes Will be excluded from The sale
The offering Of the above mentioned lands will be com
menced on the days appointed and proceed in the order IN
which they advertised, with all convenient despatch,
until the whole shall have been offered and the sale tins
closed.
But no sale 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 at the city Of Washington, this
twenty seventh day OF February, anna domini one
thousand eight hundred and orty.p
JAMES X. FOLK.
Gy HE President
RICHARD M YorNr
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
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Criminal Court has been adjourned until Tuesday.
Strange TO tell that in oil cases tried, land we
guess there have been about forty,) including as
eauit assault and battery, mayhem, riot, burglary,
one man has been seni 10 the penientary, and he
for an "nssault in attempting TO pick Capt. Cod
tdrdis ppcket
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NOTICE TO EMIGRANTs FOR OREGON
IN CALIFORNIA. OR NEW MEXICO. DESIRING TO

NOTICE TO EMIGRANTS FOR OREGON,
~ CALIFORNIA, OR NEW MEXICO. DESIRING TO
PURCHASE ARMS FROM TIE UNITED STATES The
following regulations will govern in issuing and
muntion, under the resolution OF Congress, approved
March 3D. 1919
l. Each applicant must send 10 the War Department an
affidavit ha u II his bona 6e intention emirraie
ron, or California New Mexico the case may be
and must stale distinctly what and ammunition he
requires.
4 on receipt Of any application and affidavit above
stated sufficient supply OF the and ammunition de
sgnsted by him, to and equip each applicant may be
delivered 10 him his order payment Of the there
Of Provided the government has such arms and the
can he sold without erimen TO the puble service and
not then The apple may receive such other aud
ammunition as he shall select upon the conditions
Arms aud ammunition furnished as above will be de-
vsred 10 each applicant 10 his authorized AT the
convenient arsenal where the arms may
be The place 81 delivery desired by the applicant should
be designsted GEO w. CRAWFORD
Secretary u War.
WAR DEPAnrnksr, March Is, 1879 -2aw3w
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RICHARD NJ. Young,
Commits inppr.
To the Public,

The "mnnr1l lauls' included the foregoing proclama.
ion cheiy situated between lake Superior aud the
Montreal river and on Isle Royale, in the northern penin
sla Michigan and rendered immensely valuable by
by the ekhsess mines OF copper and other ores found
therein.
considerable number Of toso mines have already been
discovered In the trap ranges within few miles Of Lake
SUPERIOR and from The geological character OF The
try and the explorations already made, cannot be doubt
ed that others egaaly IL valuable will be found
throughout This whole mineral region"
In Of the mnesnow worked copper Is found almost
pure aud, in fact, mosi Of the native copper and ores yield
greater percentage than other discovered IN the
world Silseris also found in considerable quantities.
All The necessary materials Tor fle construction of fur.
naces and fuel Tor smelling found IN abundance in the
immediate neichhorood % the mineral
The climate in the winter, though cold docs not Inter
ript the operations OF tie mines ;u itc thai season Is
considered The favorable for their operations
The proximity OF these mineral lands To Tire shore Of lake
Superior on which several safe aud excellent hartors
aud the communication therfrom by the Siult Ste
Marie, lakes Huron, Erie, &c furnish ready means Of
Transporting the products Of these lands 10 the principal
markets of The United States Al very trinng cost.
II likewise APPEARS from The reports 10 this office, that
the agricultural lnds Of fair quality, producing The
usual culinary vegetables anil g1nss IN abundance, and
when properly tiled they have been found favorable for
and good market will be found al the mines
Tmber-such aa white and yellow pine, sugar maple,
yellow BIRCH &c Is, In many places, very abundant, aud
by lbs thrifty growth gives evidence Of the richness OF The
soil.
Mans showing The localities of the mines aud other va.
cal survey &c, which capno be embraced IN this brief
notice win be prepared and d posted in Tie laud Office
the au Sic Marie for inspection, early pratiicabc
before the commencement Of the pnhlic sales.
RICHARD NJ YOUNG,
Commissioner ofihe General Land Office.
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March 10, 1919
IN TIE PETITION or WILLIAM STEELE, OF NEW
" YORK praying Tor ihe extension Of patent granted In
said William Steele for improvement in making brush
az, for years nom the expiration OF said patent,
which takes place the seventeenth day Of August eig.
teen hundred and fofiy-n
ordered that the said petition be hear Of the Patent
Once the Isl Monday OF August uexi, al " oclock
aud oil persons notified TO appear and show cause il
any they have, why said petition o,shl not 10 be granted
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner Of Patents.
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by the Pre.Ident OF the United state.


In pursuance Of law, JAMES r. POLK, President OF
the United States OF America do hereby declare and make
public sales will be held the
land Offices In The State Of LOUISIANA at the periods
hereinafter de- ipnaied, 10 vii: tG
At the land Office ii Nstchroches commencing on Mon
day, the fourth day OF June Tor the disposal Of the
public lands situated within tie aforementioned Townships
VIZ
North olhe base line and uest Of the principal meri-
dian
Township SIX, of range four.
Township six uf range five.
Township seven and eight, Of range seven 1
At the land Office at Opeousas commencing Monday,
the eighteenth day OF June next the disposal Of pub
lie lands within The aforementioned township, viz: Il
South Of the base line, and east Of The principal me-
riiirn.
Sections thiiysix to ortysx inclusive, and sections
| six, III
Al the land Office ii New Orleans commencing on Mon
day the fourth day OF June next the disposal Of the
public lands within the aforementioned townships and
parts Of townships, viz.
South Of the base line east of the principal meridian,
| and easi ef he Mississippi ,ircr.
Townships aud eleven, of range seven.
Township eleven, OF range eight. Q8 IS ee
Lands appropriated by law Tor the Of Schools militia,
ry, other purposes, will be excluded from the sales
The offering of the above mentioned lands will be
mence the days appointed. and proc order In
until the whole shall have been offered, and the sales thus
closed.
Hut sales shall be kept open longer than two weeks
and private entry of any Of the lands win be admitted
until after the expiration of the two weeks
Given under my hand at the city Of Washington, this
twenty seventh day Of February domnl ihou-
JAMES X. POLK
ny Tie President:
commissioner Of the General Land Office
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BARBER EMBRO CATION
4 FOR HORSES O.

V[70 This preparation will cure SiraIns, T75N
KIM BRUISES, Stiffness Of joints, Cuts, Old (ffXS
Ulcers, on both man and beast II has-l-l-
cured tIcera OF fer years siaiding Relief Va given In
Spavns by lis application And for Tistnla and Poleey
II liz a sure cnre.
ton Of the horse and TO DESTROY WORMS which give
much pain 10 that noble beast. tfrNNti
farb,rs Hss Tails, tfpr Coughs and Cafarrh) are my
own preparation, and t,r,mreted TO the world 10
specific, hui the best found SUM fltt3 81.
Hr- Sodai SrorTs Drug Store, also az mo. p. CAL.
LAN'S ith street.. ~
ID All Diseases treated, by the rulscrber on scien
iihr principles He is regular bred Psrrier, sud can
the calls Of the publIc Iianlsl GEO, BARBER
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ny the President or che United states.


pursuance ofaw, JAMES X. POLK President oftls
United States Of America do hereby declare aud make
land Offices State al the % RODS here
matter designated, To wit:
lug Monday the fourth day Of June Tie disposal
Of The public lands situated within the aforementioned
townships, and parts OF townships, VIZ;
North QfAte base line and rest Of fourth principal
DiereddH. 4t-
Fractional Townships twenty-five and townships iwen
six thirty, thirty one and thrtytwo VI range
Fractional townships twenty-five and twenty six and
townships rhrtyone ihrtytwo, and hir'yree, OF range
fractional township twenty six, aud townships twenty.
nine, thirty three, and hiryiour Of range nineteen
Townships thirty three thirty four, and thirty five, Of
Al The same place, commencing on Monday, the third
day Of September next for the disposal OF all the public
lands within the townships and fractional townships above
enumerated which have BEEN shall be- reported before
ores, be offered for gale n arterqarter sections, al
not less than five dollars per except the sections and
which shall be terminated by the day fixed for the com
mencemeni Of The public sale in accordance with the pro-
Teen hundred and ortyseyen entitled creaiesn
additional land district In the Territory Of Wisconsin, and
for other purposes"
Al the land Office at Mineral Point commencing Mon
day e eighteenth day Of June next for The disposal q me
vacant phl,c lanls within the aforementioned townships
and parts oi townships, viz;
North ef NE base line and est Of The fourth principal
.tN.l. meridian.
Townships fourteen, Gieen and sixteen, Of range one
Townships fourteen, fifteen, and sixteen, of range two
Iowhsips twenty twenly.one, and twenty-five, Of range
Townships nineteen, twenty tHenty.one, and twenty.
two, Of range four
Townships nineteen and twenty, Of range Eve
T0wnahips eighteen, nneeen ami twenty, Of
Townships eighteen, nineteen, and twenty, ol range
seven,
Townships eighteen, nineteen and twenty, Of range
eight.
Fractional townships eighteen, and townships nineteen
and twenty, Of range nine. &
Fractional townships eighteen, and townships nineteen
and twenty, Of range len stF
Fractional ownshps 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 schoo- militia.
ry and other purposes viii be excluded from the sales
Tie Offering of The aforementioned lands will be
menced on HE days appointed and proceed il the order "a
which they advertised, with all convenient despatch,
until the whole shall have been offered and the sales thus
closedi but no sale shall be kept open longer than two
weeks and no private entry Of Of the lands will be adj
miiied unfil after the expiration 81 The Two weeks
Given under my hand at the city Of Washington, This
twenty seventh day Of February, ammo Domin one thou
sand eight hundred aud forty nine ".
JAMES X POLK,
BY the President
RICHARD NJ Young,
Commissioner ofthe General Land Office
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Notioe 10 pro. emp,ion CIaimnmts.

Every person entitled TO the right OF pre- empton to any
of the lands within the townships and parts OF townships
above cnmeratcd IL required establish the TO the
satisfaction Of the register and receiver Of the proper land
office. and make payment therefor as practicable
after seeing this notice. and before the day appointed for
the commencement OF the public sale OF the a,s emra
cling the tract claimed otherwise such claim viii be for
Fitted. RICHARD NJ, YOUNG,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
march 5.lawl3w
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by the President ofthe United States.
IN puralauce Of law L. JAMES X. POLK, President Of the
limited States OF America do hereby declare aud make
ed land offices IN the State Of IOWA. at the periods herein
after designated, 10 Wit;
Al the laud office at Fairfield commencing Monday,
the fourth day of Inne for the disposal Il the public
lands situated within The aforementioned townships and
paris Of townships, viz:
North ofe base line and irest Of the ma principal
Townships stveny,two aud seventy tlree Of range TWEEN
fy.Ihree,
Townships seventy two and seventy three Of range
ty.four.
Townships seventy oud seventy three Of range TWEEN
~. Eve.
Island in section twenty three, township stventytwo
nf range inurteen
Al tie hud Office AT Dubuque, commencing on Mond,y,
the eighteenth day o June next Tor the disposal the pub
tic snhs situated within the aforementioned townships
TO wit
North Of The base line and pesf of he mn principal
meridian.
Township nineiy.llree, Of range seven
Township nneiy.fhrce, OF range eight
Townships uiney'two, nnetythrse, md ninety FOUR Of
range niue,
Township uuey.ihrte, OF range ten.
townships uileiywo ninety three, aud ninety four Of
rauae eleven
Lands appropriated by law for the use schools militia.
ry or other purposes viii be excluded from the sales
The offering 81 the ahov, mentioned hns will be com
mecei the days appointed sm proceed IN the order
which they advertised, with all convenient dispatch
until the whole shall have been offered, aud the ,es thus
closed Hut sale shall be kept open longer than fwo
weeks, and no private enry any nj the lands will be adj
Given under my hand eiiy Of Washington his wsn
y.sevenh day OF February ammo Domi one thousand
eight hundred and Griy.ni
By the President,
RicnARp W. youNa,
Commissioner Of the General Land Once
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TUE BLACK CODE OF TIE DISTRICT or coLuM.
BIA being complete disested Cole Of all the Laws NJ
large general aud municipal relating 10 the coored pnpu
on whether fre- slave IN force In the District Com
ba aud within The limits Of the Corporations OF Washing
and Georgtiowu the lst of November, isis; tile
whole arranged according subjects ihe laws them
esives, by Worihineton a. Snetben. Counseor.at Law
lust published IN pamphlet price 50 cents For sal. by
ian 2-n r. TAYLOR
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G6ce, Pennsylvania drerits, near Railroad Depot
TUE public respectfully informed that continue
run our express between Washington, Baltimore, Phla
dthisl New York, Boston, and all the principal cities
towns Tor the sale and speedy OF merchandise
packages bullion, bank notes, ter.
Particular attention will be paid the collection and pay
meni Of notes, drafts, hills, &c.
Custom house entries at Boston, New YORK Philadelphia
and baltimore PROMPTLY attended to, and reasonable
terms.
Our customers and others ordering goods from The east
particularly requested 10 orde1 bv sAd0s s. En-
press which will ensure their conveyance with ereai de-
sl,a,ch.
Our express for Richmond, Petersburg and The soatb
leaves daily al p, M and arrives daily NJ IA u. M
Our express from the north arrives daily nj Ma m and
"a u. m, and departs daily NJ p. m
81 feb l6-tf PHILIP j. BUCKLEY, Aren't.
FASHIONABLE CLOTUING.-we have on
Il hand large and elegant stock Of READY.MADE
GOODS for genemenR Fine dress and frock Coats
dOrsay Coats Oyerroas OF various styles and qualities
pantaloons aud Vests in great variety with every other
article OF dress To outfit gentleman In The best style and
without delay.
some very Handsome white silk ana other for
ing wear.
Also fine Shirta; white, black and other kid Gloves.
With Crsvais and many otherprey aud desirable Goods
ior renilemen'a use.
WE also prepared 10 make up any garmentto order
AZ rhort notice Ia the best style.
Terms cash, or 70 on SHIRT credit Only
one price. YOUNG 4 OREM,
feb G-dn 3doors west 81 Browns Hotel
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To The Public.

The lands embraced in the above proclamation are locs-
ted principally and adjacent 10 the Mississippi and 81
Crox rivers Those designated mineral extremely
valuable because IN addition 10 the copper and other
found ia ihem they well waiered and have ready
TO market either 10 the Snnih by The Mississippi
river 10 the East by e Of the lakes and the
al lines Of communication that connect herewith
Valuable timber and all other necessary requisites
building and smelling, found In great abundance
Of the finest quality The climate is healthy and pleasant
the cold heinp rarely intense than In the northern part
of New York-and many OF the lands exceedingly fer.
tile producing NIL the grains and vegetables that be
raised In Massachusetts and northern New York.
Maps showing the localities Of the mines and other valu-
able information relating thereto derived from the geologi
cal survey &C. which he embraced In this brief
notice. will be prepared and deposited in the land Office
81 Crox for inspection early practicable before the
commencement Of the public sales.
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A Mass MEETING or MECHANICS will take place
in front Of the City Hall, on Monday Qhis) Evening,
seven o'clock. The object we believe is TO review
the Of the Commissioner Of the Public Buildings
and Grounds, which have not been beneficial 10
those who obtain living "in the Of their face
Dr. Donglass's doses are nanseaiing, In the extreme,
10 everybody except himself
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Notice to Prescription Claimants.

Every person entitled The right Of pre-. onpNon any
Of the lands within the sections and paris Of SECTIONS above
enumerated, s required to establish the to the salts
faction OF the register and receiver Of the proper land office
and make payment therefor practicable amer
ing this notice, and bere the day appointed for The
mencemeni OF the public sale of the lands embracing the
tract claimed otherwise such claim viii be forfeited
RICHARD NJ YOUNG,
Commissioner OF The General Land Office,
Mar i,y