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vv,UIR TY-THREE years experience S a clerk in or
the principal accounting offices OF the Treasury I'D
Auditors) has qualified the subscriber TO undertake gem
I agency the seat OF the federal government
md he transaction of any business with the public part
nent or before Congress An intimate acquaintance with
iii matters of business in the several departments and bu
an. knowledge of the laws, and the principles estab
hed by decisions the executive departments relation
tansactions with which he has become familiar from long
in public service affords him advantages and
facties which, Perhaps few others possess. His attention
Viii he directed prosecution of claims of every char
acer embracing revolutionary claims against the United
States or individual States, whether for lands money
ensons of all kinds Communication for half pay and boun-
has. claims growing of contracts with the United
States examination of titles and procuring patents for
lands Of duties, remission OF fines fOeitures
nnder the other laws the prosecution of claim.
,pg out of connected with the Florida
Mexican wars claims before any board of commissioners
estate and generally TO the transaction OF and every
description of business in which the services OF agent
may be required -
The subscriber is extensively known in the city of Wash
ing the civil officers of the government, to many officers
both of the army and navy well members of Con-
gress to whom general reference is made The following
Gentlemen selected whom, If necessary particular
reference is requested, 10 wit;
JAMES w. MoCULLoH First Comptroller of the Treasury.
ALBION K PARIS, Second do do.
Cen THOMAS S. JEsup, Quart. Master General u. s. A..
Gen GEORGE GIBSON, Commissary General OF Subsistence
Gen. ROGER JONES, AdJutant General
Gen. NATHAN TowsoN PaYmaser General.
Col. JOSEPH g. TorrEN Chief of the Corps of Engineers
Col. JOHN j. ALERT, Chief of Typographical Engineers.
JAMES THOMPSON, esq. Chief Clerk Third Auditors Office
RICHARD BURGESS
Office l4th street, opposite N. E. corner Fullers Hotel
June 29-ly
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Transportation OF stores.
NAVY DEPARTMENT.

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, March II, 1S49
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 1919,
for the transportation OF 5000 barrels (more ess)
govcrnme from the navyyafd Brooklyn, New
York. the port Of Monterey, the coast of North
America The offers the price asked per barrel
without distinction between wet and dry; and each bar rel
Tor two hall barels) of beef pork -four rice vinegar
pickles, whskey, dried apples, will be considered
barrel all other packages be estimated ut the OF 81
cubic feet barrel whatever they may contain and
the OF all casks other than barrels, the bs
will be deducted. No freight to be taken board, dis
charged private account at any intermediates port and
primage be allowed. Fifteen far-weather working
allowed each OF the of Brooklyn and
Monterey, for taking in and dschaging cargo Payment
be made by any navy agent in the United Sates be
selected by bidder and designated in the charter party
within thirty days after producing satisfactory evidence OF
delivery the cargo The vessel must pass the
inspection and be the Brooklyn yard by the Isl
day of May, 1919, ready to receive her and, If
presented for examination within three days after being
notified of her acceptance the bureau will consider itself
liberty offer the freight TO the next lowest bidder, tc
make such arrangements may best subserve the public
interests. Mar 29-law4W
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TTHE Trade, the Galleries, and tho Fossil Fuel
Great Britain, history and description, VOL, octa
vo London
Dunn Ginning engineer) the Winning and Working of
Galleries, Ventilation, Statistics of, &c, VOL, London,
1913, plans and engravings
Belgium, vol, London.
Bndge's Practical Miners Guide, vol, London.
Fenwick's Subtenaneous Surveying, vol London.
Jacob on the Precious Metals 2 vo,s., London.
The Of the Blowpipe in Minerals, Ores, Furnace
Products &c, by Professor Paltner, Assay at the
Royal Feyberg Smelling Works, translated from the Ger
man, by Mushpai,, of the Gesen Laboratories, with
preface by Prof Liebig, vol, London.
Mche's Manual of Practical Assaying, vol, London
HaskeFs Engineers Guide in Boring vols, London.
Snm's Practical Tunneling, vol. quaro, London.
Leithart, Mineral Veins, 1 vol London.
Plefx to Davcy's Copper Ore Tables, vol London.
Rockies Geology a Science, vol. London
Chapman's Practical ineralogy, vol. London.
Tables of Earhwork and Excavations, by Kelley. Bash
forth, Mcneil, and others.
Trae de pExpoi,ation des Mines par M. Oh. Combes,
Ingeneu Chef DIES Mines, vols and atlas Paris 1874
Cours lie Service des OFFICERS dArtilere dams lie For
ge approuve par Ia Mnlse de la Guerre vol and atlas
Paris, 1876
Just i'm ported from Europe by F. TAYLOR.
On hand other works, English and American, the
same class of subjects Feb 2S.
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Notice tho removal OF the Land Once from the
Falls st. CroIx" Wisconsin, to "StiIlwater." In
Minnesota Territory.
Under authority of the first section of the of Con-
u gess entitled An act for changing the location OF the
land office in the Chippewa land district and establishing
additional land district in the State of Wisconsin,,
proved March 2, 1919, do hereby declare and make
known that from and after the hirtieh day OF June
Si9 the land office for The sale OF the public lands in the
Chippewa land district shall be removed on the Falls OF
ST. Coix (Wisconsin) to saltwater, in ST. CIoix county,
Minnesota Territory.
Given under my hand at the city Of Washington, this
twentieth day of March, ammo Domlni 1919.
Z. TAYLOR.
BY the Presidents:
RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Mar 3l-lawI3W
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lNOR SALE.-A valuable and beautifully situated farm,
near the Washington Race Course and about two and
half miles from the Centre Market House, ON fine road
This farm contains within small fraction oil three nun
acres about hundred of which are OF good
woodland and the balance in good cultivation and the soil
much improved.
The consist of story farm house,
dwelling farm hands, new two-story stable ana
house. barn courthouse, and other small build
ngs an extensive kitchen garden with extensive hobeds,
and pretty extensive orchard of the most select fruit oil
various kinds. :, i,
The whole tract well fenced, the title indisputable the
nrce moderate and terms easy believed that more
healthy location be found in this District and has
the convenience Rock creek crossing corner of IT, and
fine mill within forty yards of the land. The tract is
everywhe well waered with fine springs .
For further information, inquire OF Thomas Caroery o.
Washington, or Lewis Carbey, of Georgetown
Mar lO-u
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Agency for Claims at Washington.
CHARLES DE sELDING Notary Public. Cony,


u and General Agent, No. H. Todds Buildings, Pennsyl
vana avenue Washington, c. offers his services for the
prosecution OF claims before Congress any of the
departments before any boar of commissioners TIA,
are may be appointed for the adjustment of spolaons,
collecting private claims and rcnts procuring pensions,
whether revolution any other servce bounty lands fol-
return those arising under contracts treaties,
otherwise; buying and selling real estate, nc.
Particular attention paid to the settlement of OF
discussing officers who may find it nconvenient give
their personal attendance.
Having been commissioned notary public, he is pre-
pared furnish egalized copies Of any 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 at
ention
He has the honor refer the Navy Department
the several bureaus connected with it, comptroers and
dors offices of the Treasury Department. and the senior
captains and the navy and also to Dr. John Ho
MANS Boston; Barnard Henry, esq, Phadeipha; Rev.
Septmus Tustin, chaplain OF the Senate ashngton Hon
Henry l. Ellsworth, Fayee, Indiana; Thomas M. Blount,
ESQ, PENSACOLA Florida; Hon G. b Penrose, Lancasler,
Pal Judge T. Hartley Crawford, Washington; VIM. Ag-
new esq, New York; T. Collins Lee, esq, Baltimore Md;
H. b. Reardon esq., Norfolk, Va; Professor Goodridge,
New Haven, Conn; NJ Judson, esq. New Orleans; Hon.
A. H. Foster. Nasbville Tenn MAY l6-lv
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NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau Of Construction, Equipment, and Repair,

NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repair,
Under the joint resolution of Congress- approved May
~ g. 1873, entitled "Resoluon respecting contracts for
hemp for the of the navy" sealed proposals
will be received at this bureau the United States hemp
lto be forwarded by them unopened to this bureau
for delivering under contract. at either of the said
ne bss quality Of Amerea~ uater rotted hemp in qusn;
on es o. ys IONS s and Upwards the ton to Of z
two hundred and forone dollars ton The proposals
w Sen @ee e s
awarded No delivery will be required than the LIST
The said hemp must be equal in quality to the best
foreign hemp and in all cases of equality of bid the con
qured annually viii be about 500 tons.
The said hemp must be thoroughly dressed cleaned free
cent of and when ha,chelled to the salts
faction of the inspectors ready for spinning Its strength
of inch in circumference, made from twenty-one
yarns as prepared and tested by the inspectors. or by
length, color, and other properties be entirely salts
factory to the Inspectors or the chief Of this bureau or 1t
The respective United States hemp agent, certify bills
by hem according to the contracts which may entered
into; ninety per of which bills to be payable within
may be agreed upon and named in the contracts.
Persons offering the price, in words and fig
when delivered inspected tested approved, and received
by the said hemp agent and payable as above specified
Congress making appropriations for the naval SERVICE APP
proved 10th August 1876 by written guaranty signed by
responsible persons Ito be certified by
official peronage) the effect that he they undertake
that the bidder bidders WILL if his their bid be accept
cd obligation within fifteen days after the
submitted for sgnaur with good and sufficient
sureties furnish the supplies proposed No proposal
will be considered unless accompanied by such guaranty
Bonds with two approved sureies in one.half the est
mated amount OF the respective contracts will be required
and per in addition will be withheld from the
OF each payment be made collateral security
for the due and faithful performance of the respective
ra the
complied with in all respects according to their terms
Offers must be made in strict conformity with the terms
this advertisement The persons offering by
chich navy agent they wish their bills paid, if their offer
accepted. and by tch hemp agency they wish to
II they should be executed within fifteen days after
they received by the agents, the department will
slider itself at liberty accept other offers in place OF those
thus neglected.
Mar 4--2aw lS0hMay
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0N DOG-BREAKinG, by Lieut.. Col. Hutchinson, vol
~ ume. London, 1913.
Observations on Dog breaking, by W. Floyd, Gamekeep
err (pamphlet) London, 1913.
Carpenters Anglers Assistant volume. London 1873
Johnsons Shooters Preceptor, volume. London.
The hand of Angling, by Ephemera, volume
London 1913
The Anglers Hand book, one pocket volume London
C3ored engravings. Price 81 cents.
The Sportsman's Cyclopndia l volume thick octave.
London lS48
Millss Sporsnans Library, volume. Edinburgh.
The Horse and the Hound, their and treatment,
Craftsmanship, and horse dealing, by Nimrod, volume
Edinburgh.
The Rod and the Gun, by Wilson, vol. Edinburgh
Just imported from London by f. TAYLOR, each with
numerous illustrations; also other works, English and
American on the same Subjects will be found at the adj
vertisers Feb u.
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NEW Spring Go0ds.-Tbe subscribers in
IN receipt of the following and elegant goods which
selected from the latest OF Phadel
pbia thus early consequences of the anci pated demand
Tor the approaching balls, those who anti
cpae leaving the city thereafter In materials for
ball dresses name
Embroidered Labrador, entirely new and beautiful
High-colored plain hermann
Embrode red silk tissues and grenadines
Light changeabe Rlace silks
Rich changeable gros de Antiques
Pink, blue, and white glace silks
Do do do Italian grapes
Changeabe striped and plaid Grenadines
Pink blue, and cherry embroidered illusions
Embroidered polkamuslins, all colors
Light pink and blue plain mousselnes do lano
Plain pink, blue, and white bereges
Embroidered muslin robes
Colored silk illusions, plain
In silk and other dress goods we name
Changeabe gace 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 Mousselines de Lame
Do do French lawns and chntzes
Do Bereges, Grenadines, &c.
In fancy articles name
Is new styles black silk visites and sacks
Is rich lace capes
rs worked collars and CHEMISTS
10 pieces style wide sash rlbands
80 do do embroidered neck rlbands
10 splendid white Grape shawls
boxes real net ms
30 dozen Bajou's gloves, every shade aud size
do silk hese, embroidered, ribbed, and PLAIN
100 do clear lawn and linencambrc handkeGhieis
Together with many other and desirable goods, &c
which invite attention. believing Stock to De NJ prs
Mar 2O~2wif P. H. HooE & co.
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American Hotel,
Broad,cay, corner Of Barclay street, New York

Broad,cay, corner Of Barclay street, NeO York
vJNHE proprieors, TABER u BAGLEY, respectfully an
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
Broadway
1t is furnished entirely with furniture made ex-
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 country
Its unsurpassed, being directly in front OF the
Park and Fountain, where the Croon is continually play
ing cooling ahd refreshing the also within short dis
lance of the steamboat and rairoa, landings
The tables will all times be beautifully supplied with
the decaces of the season. and their wines and liquors.
having been selected with great cannot fail to give
satisfaction.
The propreors hope by personal poteness and atten-
ton to merit support and confidence OF the public
JOB TABER, Boston,
JAMES BAGLEY, Philadelphia.
NKw YORK, Feb. rs, 1919.
Mar Aim
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Jan IA
SANDS SARSAPARlLLA,
IN QUART BOTTLES

nor the removal and all arising from
an Of the or ns
rmpes Botchss Bie. Chronic sore
stubborn Ulcers syphile; Symptoms sG.ea
Drop.y Exposure or mprudence in Life Also Chronic
propee! psasspar with hs sascta.i
ns @H as sdn'y s ha. Sssn SO
S"' sH hs
established its merits oI value ana
pa such not furnished in the
wSo Ssvs us %s e. capable sun
and struggling with disease PuIhss eeanes ana %
ANOTHER CURE OF sCRoFULA.
The following striking and will be permanent cure Of
scroue commends itself to all similarly al
SOUTHPORT, Conn, Jan. /, ls,s.
% A ss AFFLICTED HSaS
different Of the body the glands Of the nsn wss
finding remedies used the disease attacked
S oesn which but
this heard Of nS aS no
relieving her than any she had eve, n
her friends she found her quite restored
since the and her health dm gSsn %
nghbos all knowing to these facts and think very highly
sands 'a's Vpnrs with respcct, JULIUS PIKE
letter received from Mr. N Harris gentleman
well known in Louisa county, Va.
"Grsrlrnrs boy of mine with your sar
sapara attacked with scrofua and OF kcofuous IAN
lily. Yours, truly, an w u.pp,s
"FnEprncKs HALL, Va. July IT, lsts"
SANDS almost unnecessary to direct at
tenon well known and SO deservedy popular 81
who wish TO the extrac
sarsapara induced try worthless compounds bearing t
name but containing of the virtue oil this valuable
think confer greater beneh on our
directing their attention TO me saveIemn Oh h'
The bottle has recently been
larged to quart those who wish really good article
medicinal value OF the root
The experience thousands has proved its efficacy curing th
which recommended and at the present
time other perhaps this medicine useful in
pairing change Of seasonHome Journal Sep saS
Prepared sold Wholesale and retail, by A. b. D. SANDS
Chemists 100 Fulton street. corner oil William New
York a.
CO. and d. W. H. Gilman Sold in Alexandria BY
Cook Pell, and in Georgetown by r. T. Cissell
Sold by druggists generally throughout the United State
and Csnadas. Price 81 per bottle; six bottles for S.
lar 1s-t9Juy-
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Important Sale Of rscIAImsd swamp Lands in North

important Sale 81 reclaimed swamp Lands NORTH
Carolina.
THE president and directors Of the Literary Fund
North Carolina, in pursuance OF certain resolutions
& FIFTY xCREs Of SWAMI
LANDS. constituting part Of the Literary Fund Of the
bracing the region lying between Pamco and Albemahe
Sounds
These lands have been drained at great expense under
the direction of competent engineers and laid OFF into
The drainage has been effected by canals
Pungo canal, extending from Pungo lake Pungo
dvor six and half miles in length with an average width
bottom of ~ feet. depth feet, aud fall IL feet and ALI
gator canal from gator lake Pungo river long
with average width bottom of 30 feet depth T. and
fall 10 feet together with sundry tributaries or lateral
empying The navgabe of Pamco sound
mouths are accessible 10 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
maon of the engineers who surveyed IL the whole OF is
To grain farmers and to the geters slaves heading,
and shingles, this land offers peculiar Inducements
To immigrants in the ports OF the United States
toned a country similar in many respects, this land
States with access to the sea, and within three
and the hands engaged during the las. two summers in
getting shingles have enjoyed excellent health.
Washington, in Beaufort county by public auction, com
mencng Monday, the 2lst day OF May and will be
superintendent by the members OF the board in person.
fERMs.The land will be sold sections Of about 100
according TO the and plates OF the engineers
be paid equal naments, 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 same time and place, the board
will receive proposals for completing the turnpike road
from Pungo lake to the OF Plymouth.
Given under my hand the Executive Office, in the
city of Raleigh, this 9th day of March, A. ID. lSI9
CHAS. MANLY,
Governor OF North Carolina and exoflicio
President Literary Board.
By order,
L. CHEvEs MANLY, Sec to Board
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oRrm 3 HOPKINS. late John M. or.m & Co., north

OREM u HOPKINS, late John M. Orsm q" Co., n"rh-
~ west corner Market and Charles streets, Baltimore,
would inform merchants and merchant taors mat ,ney
fitted the floors their tailoring ana ctothihS
rtmen the sale, by the piece OF coths cassi,
meres vestngs ailors trimmings, and All arlces aoapeo
to the trade. The liberal patronage bestowed upon theh
in this departm their business has induced them to
enlarge their warehouse enable them to meet their in
trade OF the partners who has had long
perencc in business. will devote his whole time TO pur-
chasing goods and buyers rely upon finding large
stock of Whatever is most desirable OF European and
American manufacture that money can procure
New cloth. rooms will be opened on the LIST OF March.
En,rance ON Charles street. Feb N-eolm
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lctIse law in the
-, I

ID OBERT j. WALKER Will practise law ~ the
IL Supreme Court of the United States In answer to
many letters he thinks proper say that he
claims before Congress any OF tue departments but
will devote his attention exclusively intrusted
him in the Supreme Court.
Office Pennsylvania avenue, the Seven Build
ings Washington, d. G. Mar eff
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National Estipx-house.

lust RECEIVED, direct from the Island Of St. Thomas
y per brig Annalostn, Capt. Dorry, lot of the fine 81
genuine green turtle brought this Market which
will be served mp daily in soup, and all the
of cookery, and IN the best possible style Also from Nor
folk fresh oysters spiced OYSTERS sheepshaad mackere
hogiish &c, &c, all of which will be served up at the
shortest notice.
0J- Families served s usual.
Aug. lS-u w. WALKER.
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Notice TO Claimants.


TUCKER IL ADDISON, General Agents, office on 9th
street, (Coenans Buildings0 four doors north OF Penn
sylvania
Beverley Tucker and John E. Addison have associated
themselves for the purpose prosecuting claims OF all KINDS
before Congress- and the several departments OF the general
government.
All communications (post paid addressed to the above
ha receive prompt attention. Reference is made to the
following gentlemen:
Hon Geo NJ Dallas Vice President of the United States
Hon John Mclean, Supreme Court OF the United States
ioa Robert J. Walker, Secretary OF the Treasury.
hon yno Mason, Secretary oi the Navy.
Hon X. N. T. Hunter, United Stntes Senate
Clement Cox, esq, Georgetown, ID. G.
Jno b. Addison, atorney-ataw, will continue to give
personal attention business before the several courts OF
The District of Columbia, and the adjoining counties OF
Maryland and Virginia. July l3-ly
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IMPORTATION WANrED.-In the month of Septeni-
ber ISi7, my son, William Graves enlisted in the Uni
ted States army, in the county of Page, Virginia. and be.
came member of company b, I'd regiment dragons,
discharged from the United States army on
geons certificate of ordinary disability the gene raj hosp
ta New Orleans barracks, the 2st of August Is is
since which time have heard nothing OF him The sym
pahising reader who give any further information
respecting my said whether he be living dead will
confer a great obligation upon afflicted father by adj
dressing at MarksvilIe, Page county, Virginia
Mar25 JAMES T. GRAVES.