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President of the Boa
President of the Board of Aldermen.

Now, heartily approving of the object of this res
olution, and III ready compliance with the request
which it contains, hereby appoint Thursday, the
18th day of the present month"; to be observed in
this city as day of general Thanksgiving and
Praise to Almighty God; requesting that all secu-
lar employment may be suspended during the day;
that all ministers of religion and all citizens may
assemble III their respective places of worship to
offer up their gratitude and praise TO the Creator of
the Universe, for the manifold mercies with which
he has favored our city during the past year. IA its
exemption from pestilence and famine, and espe-
cially in its merciful exemption from that awful
pestilence which has, during the year. spread death
and terror in every continent and country of the
world; in the continuance of peace, and in the en-
joymcnt of health and plenty; to mplorc of him a
continuance of these blessings and to vouchsafe to
our country the preservation Of domestic tranquility
and social ORDER and the advancement of public and
private virtues that he would be pleased to preserve
and strengthen, by the ties of concord and affection
our National Union and perpetuate our free insti
tutions and public liberty; that he would shed
abroad through our land the spirit of brothery love
and liberation; and, finally, that he would gra-
cousy infuse into all hearts the principles, and CON
form all lives to the practice of the benign prccepts
of the Gospel of the Redeemer.
Given under my hand and the seal of the city of
Washington, this 18th day of November, lS49.
L.. 81 w. w. SEATON, Mayor.
10 enable all persons connected with
the Republic TO participate in the services
for which this day is set apart, no paner
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Hon. WIN. II. SEWARD, of New York,
and family, arrived in the city last even
ing, and have taken rooms at Wizards
Hotel
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IOtaI number 81 Icagues. ...,........yS
This route follows the usual mule track, and is
much longer than the more direct one selected for
the rnilroad.-N D Pic. I'LL
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THANKSGIVING DAY.
A Proclamation.


Whereas the Board of Aldermen and Board of
Common Council of this city did, on the 10Th ulti-
mo, adopt the following preamble and joint resolu-
ton, to wit:
JOINT RESOLUTION setting aside day of thanks
giving and praise for our exemption from cholera.
Whereas it has pleased Divine Providence to af-
iiict the earth with most awful pestilence, which
has visited every land and almost every city, town,
and village, spreading mourning and desolation in
It's path wherever 1t went and whereas, in his new
err failing mercy, he has spared this city from the
visitation of this dreadful scourge, it becomes US,
the inhabitants of the metropolis of Christian land
while as individuals our hearts silently cherish
grateful sense of kindness and protection TO offer
some general and public acknowledgement of this
most signal manifestation of the watchful care and
indulgent mercy of a benignant Providence: Be it
therefore
Resoloed, &C., That the Mayor be, and he is
hereby, requested to issue proclamation inviting
all the inhabitants Of the city to abstain from their
usual secular occupations on Thursday, the twenty
ninth day of November next, and devote it 10
thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God for his
most marked indulgence and beniicence in cx-
empting our city from the devastating pestilence
which has visited this country with such fearful VIC
lence during the past summer; and that the rever
end clergy be invited to unite, in such manner as
they may deem most appropriate, in this public
evidence OF the city's gratitude.
SILAS ii. HILL,
President of the Board of Common Council.
W. LENOX,
President nft no ard nf
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To enable all persons connected with
the Republic to participate in the services
for which this day is set apart, no paper
will be issued from this office tomorrow.
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OARPETlNo, Floor Oa1cloths, and FuSpsSAiaG
" Goods 0sneraliy.--P. N. KOOE " Co., Marker
Space 7 and b streets, would respectfully ask
the attention and housekecpors rally their
very extensive Of furnishing dry goods OF
description adapted TO Tho present and approaching
sons, among which they name
5000 yards superior ingram carpeting new spring de-
signs ,
500 yards superior imperial 3pIy carpeting, English
1850 yards ~, "a and 8 Venetian carpeng, for pas
1880 yards tapestry and Brussels carpeting, low
priced
100 yards chntz baizes, ia and 81
~ pieces floor ocioths, from yards wide
rs different dcsgna OF very superior English oiicoths
which win be to fit any shaped passage or
hall, in one entire piece, some Of which very
rich and elegant
l75 pieces premium mattings, every width
Also shectings, counsrpanes, table danasks
Dssnask tab-cbohs, satin danask napkins f
ToweIlIngs, table and piano
Door mats, chcueie and tutod rugs, 30.
All ofwhich are dssrn.nsd 70 offer upon such terms
AZ insure sale any who may favor with call All
we ask comparison q sock and prices Win those
Of our nsighboxs. Ap H-eawlwtf
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NEW MUsIC-Jua recsiyed, at the old-established
~ store, door cast of Twelfth street, Pennsylvania
nvcnne, the following and popular music which will
be sold at usual reduced price, four cents page
VIM. FISCHER.
Flcurs Ialcnnes, from the operas of Nor
ma, Ernanni, Belissari, Linda, &c.
Loves first step is upon the rose by ]. kilbock.
You ask me why struggle not: by u p Cunnngton.
Tho Sabbath bells. by Chas. Grobe.
The lark sings blithely in the sky; Tor the guitar.
Come, loved one, smile, from Linda, do
When thou the verdant bowers from the German.
Italian Gems. Nos l. 2, 5, and g. from Donnze operas,
arranged by A. lie Carpenter.
la dance, quadrilles arranged for per-
formers, by G.. w. Hewitt
Anna Bishops fantastic quadries, founded her
favorte airs, arranged by herself
The celebrated medley overture introducing the most
popular airs, sung by A. Bishop, by Bochsa.
The Alton March, by Car Whitweil.
Dearest Mae, with varationsi by Charles Grobc
Oh Susanna, do do by +. l.. White.
The Bachelor Polka by Prof Lenschow.
The Soldiers Song, from the Ambuscade, arranged as
Trio. by J. c. Morton.
President TayIor's Triumph, march: by GungI
Oh Susanna, quicksept by +. L. White.
The Virginia Rosebud by +, Reiman.
The Main Truck by Henry Russell
The May Queen, in three paris by Dempster.
The Floss Gems, being collection of operate pieces
for the flute: by Manuel.
Beauties for the flute by Nicholson May ~
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From the New Orleans Crescent, Ma

From the New Orleans Crssccut, May H.
Coon NEws-VERY LATE FROM THE CREvAssE.-
Mayor Crossman received express, at late hour last
mig h from the Mr. Saves plantation, which
brings the cheering that the operations were going
on successfully with every indication of those employed
being able i stop the further flow OF water during the
day Saturday, The messenger left the crevasse at half
past 10 last night The stories current during the even
ing of the increase OF the crevasse we are pleased to
learn, destitute of truth Should no untoward &C
cden occur our citizens Of the inundated districts WILL
in day or two, be once more on dry land
THE CREvAssE AT SAuvE's-D During yesterday evening
the contradictory reports h ing about town
to the condition of the crevasse at Sauve's plantation
We glad to be able TO relieve by the following the
anxious fears caused by those rumors The letter which
append comes from Z. q. korshey, esq, civil engi-
neer who is well known gentleman OF high attain
ments in his profession. We give il without alteration
CaRRoLLror, May 100 p
have this moment returned from the Snuves,
and would like report something definite can at eas,
appeensons created by the report of this after
noon hat he work had given way" 1t 10 not lrue that
any Of the work. have given way though point Che
only portion of the line of spes not yetdrven the water
The ground rapidly But the spaes both sides of this
breach nteen feet wide, stand wh great hnness,
a wss At by the pe driver he
he continued during the night as should he DONE and
nav be ad with sand bags before morning leaving no
great difficulty in any other portion OF the work II IL should
ress believe the injury would be nearly wholly ire
parable
with energy There should be complete relays OF hands
Keep every part the work going night and day.
Two DAYS work would be piisLedat least
so as TO admit the building Of levee. Can possible
that shall be furnished Shall only the
three spledrve the ground be kept work, when
ten good hands, Of experiences and mecauca Ok H.
viii mi each of them Ordinary laborers dt nj
once work, and men should be employed with
special reference to IT, lt
Those have made themselves familiar with the
geography Of the above and the ground below,
not yet be Of the terrible calamity which must io
failure stop the For several miles above
The current directly upon the beach and II abandon
working. rapidly melt thoss high
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A French Scene.
The following is the mode in which they settle pres-
dental dues and brothery brawIs in France 1t ex
tracted fyom Paris paper
considerable sensation has been created 10 Paris by
quarrel which took place two days ago between the
President OF the republic and his COUSIN Napoleon Bona
parte, the late ambassador Madrid 1t is hardly
sary that the quarrel has with respect
the dismissal of the latter from his office ambassador
II appears that Napoleon, in the first place. called upon
his sister, the Princess Demldof when his language with
respect the President violent that she nmaed
to him that she would dispense with his further visits
He then proceeded to the Palace of the Eysee, and had
an interview with the President very violent scene
took place respecting the letter written by the President
the subject of Napoleon Bonapares speech the deputa
ton which waited him at Bordeaux, the of
which, and after great deal of ecrmnation both Sides
Napoleon suddenly called the President BASTARD and told
him that he not only kites egg put into the eagles
nest but that the whole OF the Bonapate family knew
to be SO. followed which battles description. The
President flew 10 his sword, and declared that he would
Immediately fight the slanderer but the attendants inter-
feed and the parties separated Still the President
insisted that the stain his henor should be wiped
by a duel and appointed two friends make the arrange
nens on his side for meeting In the meantime, how
ever council of ministers called the subject,
and it was resolved that the duel should net be allowed
NJ Odon Barro and all the ministers, declared that the
President the first magistrate in the State could not
fight and that such thing could be thought Of In
this the affair at present remains, but it is
sary say that The affair creates immense sensation
Paris, and greatly complexities the position of all parties
at the of the election.
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The Office of Commissioner of Patents, ably filled ny
the Hon. Edmund Burke, has last been conferred on
the author Of admrsble work The history and prn-
cipes of hydraulic inventions from the earliest hmes
The New York Tribune, whilst IT comedies % MI Ew-
because Mr. does not add these qualities OF an able
politician and compiler Of statistic: bearing on the RsSs
r;rht ~ 49, Cd To- Mr. Burke in thss paricuar-to"
rood Commissioner and something more The dhculty,
we infer with the Tribune, really that Mr. T. noea
Wthout desracting from the msrits of Mr.. Ewbank,
whose character talents we appreciate, can truly
be said of Mr. Burke that more capable and acceptable
oubc officer never filled the important station from which
he has been removed and thaa 10 b honest capable,
and faithful the constitution, were the tests Of oiic'a
service under the present dynasty a. the American people
no, now be deprived Of his invaluable sstyicss
lAlba~y Argus
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SANDS SARSAPARILLA,
IN QUART BOTTLES,

EOR the removal and of all diseases arising from
impure blood habit Of the
iula Kings Evil Rheumatism Obstinate cutaneous Erupton
Rnswom or letter scsld Head. Enlargement
scl or DroPy Exposure or mpudsncs IN Life Also chronic
Ia th. preparation strongly concentrated all the medicinal
the most s.ar the most potent .%ps Of the vege
table kingdom, fully patients
Qualified and the appreciation Of the public and
far , Sn aoua bearing The Of
p Diseases have been cured such y are not furnished in the
who capable doing for the million. still suffering
the of s and inusss new vgor throughout the
ANOTHER CURE OF scRoFULA
The following striking and will be of
an Of scrofua commends itself to all similarly a
SOUTHPORT Conn, JAM l. isss
Me.. s-D. Gen,emsn sympathy for the afflicted induce.
the case my ~s sha was severely scsd with the
snarh and a her IL ns %aS er suffering o1e
and finding relief from the Remedies used the
be laid which done but without benefit
pa The first bottle produced effect
h her r.. a s ni hna .na
her friends she found her health quite restored
ing the thoroughly ead'caed from
shbor, al knowing to these facts and think highly of
Yours with respect JULIUS PIKE
Extract from letter received from Mr. ~ w Harris gentleman
have cured negro boy Of mine with your s.r.
"FsrDrrrsr, HALL Va, July II, Isss-
s.sDs smsss TO direct at
preparation wish to use the extract
.,S. ; INDUCE. Iced; =, try wohs the
and think cannot confer greater benefit esd
sand Tn. bottle Ia. 1sssnsy been e1 ns
viii iaa all % good s
IN. q shen.nd. IA: proved 4. se.ey curing
time than other perhaps hi. medicine
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PROPOSALS. FOR FUEL.

PROPOSALS. FOR FUEL.
HEADQUARTERS MARINE C,RPs,
QUARrERMAsTER's OFFICE,
Washington, May III, lst9.
CEPARATE PROPOSALS will be received at this office
~ until ii O'Clock, Monday the 10Th day of June
next tor furnishing such quantities of best oak wood
lhIacite or biiumnous COAL may be required the
quarterly requisio of the commanding officer OF
The following stations from LIST July l59 the Both June
1850, viz:
Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Charlestown Massachusetts.
Brooklyn, Long Island, New York.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Gospsrt, Norfolk, Virginia.
Pensacola, orida.
Washington, District of Columbia.
Each proposal will separately the price per cord
the wood per for the best anthracite and
bushe Tor the bituminous coal.
Wood coal will be furnished the option of gov
ernmen and will be delivered, piled and measured,
such point each commanding officer may designate,
tree OF expense to the United States.
Persons desrous Of proposing for the supply
tain the probable quantity that will be required by refer
ence to the several commanding officers.
No bid will be entertained unless accompanied by the
names OF two sureties OF known responsibility.
To be endorsed Proposals for Fuel"
AUG. A. NICHOLSON,
May E3-w3w Quarermaster Marine Corps
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Netice of the reuoval OF tho Land Once from the
Croax,~ Wisconsin, 70 saltwater" In
Minnesota Territory.
FINDER authority of the first secon ofhe of Con-
u grcss entitled An act for changing the location OF The
land the Chippewa land district and establishing
an additional land district the State of Wisconsin,, ap
proved March 2, 1919, do hereby declare and make
known that and after threth day of June
iS9 the office for The sale OF the public lands in the
Chippewa land district shall be removed from the Fails OF
ST tfox (Wsconsn) Saltwater" in St Croix county
Minnesota Territory.
Given under my hand fhs city of Washington, this
wentetl day of March, ammo Domini 1888
Z. TAYLOR.
BY the President;
RICHARD M. YOU'VE,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Mar 3I-lawI3W
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CAUTION EXIRA.
b. The RtEL cLsPP engaged With ,ons man ofs
fns-sena
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rheh he have seli r.
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OLD
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THE ORIGINAL
OF THE
DOCTOR
Townsend,
DISCOyERER
GENUINE
TOWNSEND SARSAPARILLA.


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C.~parea wish tho Old Dr..,
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Securing, Fer.sensi.9, Acid " Compound"
OF S. p. TOWNSEND.


sHSAPARtLLA, IMITATION
Heavenfnrsd shoas
,.nt rs.'snes Ie~n.ss .rt and which d bring down
Dr.
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We understood, bo,s
medicine
genuine ~rnune Tenr ecn,ss all the properties the articles os-
II,
AGENTS NJ DISEASE NJ
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ndrmiy
TOWNSEND SDuGHr and FOUND
Grand Usiversal CsneeniraseA H~medy,
.nh the h and tho tno~lsdse Of all nd IT, and
Fyfol
.Tra.sc~.dssC Power e Heal:
raised thousand.
Principal Office ZOE Nassau street. N. r.
Price dollar per bottle, bottles for five dollars.
For sale in Washington by the following druggists Sam
Butt of Pennsylvania and l2h street,
opposite the Irving Hotel e. D. & w. H. Gilman, Penn
,ylvania avenue, Browns Hotel j. Caan, corner
and 7th Streets opposite the General Post Office M
Delany of Pennsylvania and A street and
Ridgey & Co., Pennsylvania avenue, the West Mar
ket APP lS-d&sw9m.
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Lives insured, lOl
MORRIS ROBINSON. President
SAMI- HANNAY, Secretary.
Charles De Selding, No. H. Todds Buildings, Pennsyl
avenue agent; W. Johnston, NJ d. opposite city
Post Office TIN street, physician
Pamphlets explanatory OF the principles and rations
Of the company lie Obtained application at the
agents office
Nav r.
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UvOR sALE.-A valuable and beautifully situated farm,
near the Washington Race Course, and about two and
hall miles from the Centre Market House, hne road
This f. rm contains within small fraction oil three hun
dred acres hu inbred Of which of good
woodland and the balance in good cultivation, and the soil
much mproved.
The provernents consist story farm house,
dwelling tor farm hands, new two-story stable and
barn and house, and other small build
xs an extensive kitchen garden with extensive hotbeds
prey orchard of the most select fruit Of
rious kinds.
The whole well fenced, the title indsputabe, the
price moderate, and easy believed that more
healthy be nd this District and has
the convenience Rock creek crossing of it, and
a fine mill wiihn forty yards of the land The tract is
everywh here well waered with fine springs.
For further information, inquire of Thomas Carbery, o.
Washington, Lewis Carbery, of Georgetown.
Mar Ii--f
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r@A THE STEAMER OSCEOLA leaves Wash.
ingron for the above place every Thursday at
O'Clock returning, will Norfolk every riday
at O'Clock p. m, touching Cone going and
turning. Passage and fare IS.
For Balumore..
The Osccoa leaves tor the above place every Sunday
O'Clock M returning leaves Baltimore avery Tuesday
o'clock p stopping gong aud returning Cone
rver Va, Leonardfown, Nd and 81. Msry's river Md
and ths intermediates landings this Polomac, sig
malls o land
Mar o-dlwsodu JAMES MITCHELL
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loan M. McCALLA, late Second Auditor o.
Treasury, offers his the prosecution OF claims
the government, before Congress, the departments
the settlement of military accounts and agency bus-
generally He will also practise law in the District
Letters addressed him bus should be post paid
HIS office the of 9th and Louisiana avenue
opposite the Telegra phi office.
WASHINGTON Cry, April 26-eo6mif
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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
Nav q ism

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
May 8, 1919.
ON the petition OF Edward Reynolds, SaIena New
" Jersey praying for the extension of patent granted
to said Reynolds Tor improvement in bending feoes
carriage wheels, &c. for seven years from the expiration
iS49-
II ordered that the said petition be heard the Patent
Office, the 9th day Of July at IL o'clock and
all notified appear and show cause, il any
they have, why said petition ought be granted.
Ordered, also, thar this notice be published the Union
and Globe Washington city; Republican and Argus, Bal
timore; Pennsylvania, and Keystone, Times, PhiIa
delpha Posf, PittsbuTg True American Trenton True
sun, New YORK; Post, and Times Boston Herald. Pov
dence Republican and Gazette. Portsmouth, New Ramp
shire week for three successive previous
the 9th day Of July
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner of Patents.
p 8 Editors OF the above papsrs please oopy, and
send their bills the Patent Office, with paper containing
this notice. May lI-Iaw3w
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CM1~8sRl1 R~sA-n.ha~g, a. ppssAix
NJ On plank rsads--l volume, and supplement-iSl9
ApE FRANCK TAYLOR.
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National Hotel for Rent.
THE NATIONAL HOTEL. in the city of Washington
formerly kept by Coleman, and in tho posse sson
OF the trustees OF Blackwell, is offered Tor rent.
Persons DESTROYS OF leasing the property are requested to
apply person. by letter addressed The ProPretors
OF the National Hotel, Washington city,
Early possession may be had April 3-eoifu