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NAVY sUPPLIEs-IsS4-,55
NAVY DsFAKrAasr,

| NAVY DrFAKrAasr
Bureau of Provisions ana Clothing April is is5.
SEpARATE PROPOSALS, sealed and endorsed Proposals 10,
n ~ sappis si be received t bureau until O'Clock
sns nss days notice except ior biscuit daysno
aa States nasyafds a. caresown, Brooklyn
lowing arees a. a, T. ,eaaias such aaaau. Only q e fol-
,e h e eI 80, % s bureau % By ,s
% e sad na'yyads during he fiscal year ending
r,au biscuit whhsy sugar .a coffee ee oases vinegar
,,am ss nVa, shall be aPsaoe aud Of e
,ssa S %,s. o. The crop preceding Of The
Of sao voc d best qaay ad y equal he description Of i
a @ya eaai,. az as gas, essential 70 "a. rop
bright baethe slaves and headings split or rved White
around sae headn good shipping order charge 10 de
The biscuit shan be made wholly sweet supsrane -four
The manufacture Of the 1858 lss must in ali cases be
Tho dates Q, the acquisitions iar shall b. y equal IL
Wei asS sns Ss baked thoroughly Kiln dried
with lhe heads wen secured in light whkey or
Ss s sss S %Ssy o% s a q which ).
according s sio be Tus sa ss. s
shall be distilled one year before delivery in
ss' Be s ~a ssn
1 se s and ss ns'ds no; LEES nan n
j wS and s ssh st aaa
inch nsa ' s 4. diagram good shipping
sugar according samples a the sud navyvoa.
tea s shall Be Of goot quality Young Hyson,
The coffee shall best Cuba, according to sample
dia rs psesans ne dates
ns monsses snail be Iy eqgs % The very best qualify Of New
aas sas MOI M w pine heads NOT ss. than \ inch he
Ie IN % and hsys -four i iron hoops
s sfs sns ss s sSa1s sa'%s
the vinegar shall be Of the rst quny vinegar
other Than acec acid and sl be delivered similar in
a. gs sssda ss e. HI % with '
sha DO thoroughly coopered and placed shipping
each half gallon Of onions gallon Of
peppers and thirteen gallons OF ghhn G hieh
shall weigh ninety pounds only paid and each half
rel shall then De filled with white vinegar
and vinegar shall conform and be equal respects
sha warrant and guaranty that they will keep
least two - n -
shall DC Of The crop Immediately preceding the
the latest immediately preceding dates the requison
for The same and shall be delivered gooa strong substantial
The apples the best quality and shall be prepared
by drying only, and shall be Of The crop
daey preceding the dates of the acquisitions same
bes! quality Saltwater SOAP and be deliver
ed good strong boxes Of about and
the contractor The price to be uniform the yards
FOREGOING described articles, embracing casks barrels half
This bureau direct and respects perfectly satisfactory
70 The inspecting officer said officer appointed Navy
parmcn All inspections TO be the delivery
may however be Inspected al the place manufacture
IN a esses % subject mai inspection at the place of delivery
The prices Of all be the saue
All the casks barrels and half barrels boxes shall
be marked with their contents aud the
above The year when manufactured upon
Samples fnierrd 70 IN u advertisement those selected
Tor me ensuing hsca year. and hare sHch
The quanlS which viii be required cannot be
n
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JOINT RESOLUTION relative provisions clothing
SINAI stor for 70 81 the

JOINT RESOLUTION relative provisions clothing and
OF the navy.
Resolved Of ofhe United
States America assembled, That
provisions clothing and small for ~ OF the may
rejected the
ms a m article
proposed furnished which fact, reverse must
have failed 70 comply with the conditions
previously entered into with United
option Of reoied IL
offered for tho supply party,
either IN his the his clerk
other person. The whole Of such bids shall be rejected the option
OF the departments and that firm shah
ceived suree for each whenever
deemed necessary government
OF the the Omitted
brands Of flour which known keep best distant stations
the Bureau ofFrovous Clothing appreciation
Secretary Of the hereby
the best terms, in market
Approved ~ March, 1854.
ApI9-fawtw
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The following specimen shows the familiarity with which
mariners disposed 10 take the chances Of war II
told BY officer Of the British feet in the Baltic
One morning few days since we saw a large vessel
eight ten miles ahead which fully believed TO he
Russian man-ofwar she made all sail get away and
showed no colors,
" As rapidly up with her she took 10 sail until
she under rcefed topsails lighting TRIM SO we beat
70 quarters and the pipe sounded loudly Hands bring
the ship into action For some three minutes everything
hustle casting the guns loose clearing the decks &c
Five minutes and every gun shot,od and prmed
and the standing with the matohnes in their hands,
waiting for the word 10 fire.
Just got within good distance the blnckguard ran
up American colors and coolly told he would have
boised them sooner but he wanted TO how smart
would clear for action
Wouldn't i be pity to rule such fellow out, under
the petition to dispense with priyateers3
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Captain AscosA.
EMPIRE HOTEL,
Quarters /" Reading Rifles"
Washington, ID. c., Nav IL, 1854


- Washington, ID. c., May IL, 1854
GrsTtrsKs have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
your of this date in which have in addition to the
handsome compliment corps expressed wish Of meet
ing them this evening for the purpose Of exchanging friendly
greetings citizens Of the great State Hardly know how
TO express you the deep Of obligation feel for myself
and in behalf of my corps and especially this
plment was entirely unexpected.
Our purpose having been to pay the capital hasy visit
merely with view Of seeing the Executive and the legisa
lure Of the nation in session. To effect this arrangements
bad already been made, prior the receipt Of your note
which sorry say puts ont OF power to meet you
the time designated the company being obliged to leave
this afternoon at five O'Clock. / only add gentlemen
that shall cherish with sentiments Of pride this honor
thus conferred upon u.s. and sincere regret that
forced deny ourselves the pleasure which such interview
would be sure TO impart.
have the honor to subscribe myself very respectfully,
your obedient servant
Sc ANCoNA,
Captain Reading Rifles
Tothe Hon. John Robins, ,, William II, White, William II.
Kurr, James Gamble John w. Forncy, j. Clancy Jones,
and others
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SPIRIT OF THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
From the Keokuk (Iowa) Despatch.

From the Keokuk (Iowa) Despatch.
1t was announced at Bologna that solar eclipse would
take place day at two The people focked to it
and impatient at its delay, called it to begin if it
actor who kept them waiting last it commenced
but the cloudy weather prevented its producing any
effect they up the violent hsngs angry that the
spectacle fell far short of their expectations We
mend the above to the few ultra papers that sanng
hard to nure the administration Of General Pierce There
some % kissing" bipeds that saved Rome but
they were of different caibre
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MILITARY VISITERS.

The Reading PENN Rifles commanded by Capt An
arrived in this city Monday evening" numbering 100
strong iner-looking company it would be difficult to
end the ctzen-sodery of the States Being received
as The guests Of the German Yeags commanded by Capt
shwartzman they Tuesday morning visited the Capitol
where they were welcomed in short and appropriate
speech by the representative from their district HON. .
CLANCY Jones In the afternoon they visited the Navy
Yard and Mount Vernon to which latter place they were
accompanied by delegations in uniform from eaet OF the
several companies comprising citizen soldiery fester-
day morning 10! o'clock the Pennsyvanans marched
10 the White House where the Hon Mr. Jones introduced
them TO the President and the Secretary of War The
pany salute was given. President Pierce evidently
viewed this fneooking corps with much satisfaction lie
gave them cordial and hearty welcome; and in his brief
remarks paid handsome tribute to sold Berks and 10 the
great State of Pennsylvania. Capt. Ancona responded
handsomely and in behalf Of his command returned thanks
for this cordial welcome and for the complimentary terms
in which the President had been pleased to speak Of his
company and Of Pennsylvania The President then passed
round and shook hands with each member of the Rifles
who were introduced to him by name and in doing met
with several who with him companons-in-arms upon
the battlcelds in Mexico To these passing back from
changed few words Then wishing all pleasant
sion and safe return to their homes the President retired
The band struck up favorite national air and the
pany proceeded TO the grounds visiting the noble
ran Statue of Jackson and viewing other matters of in
terest
The Rifles" at five o'clock yesterday afternoon took tho
for Baltimore homeward The following
epondence has been placed in hands for publication
The citizens of Pennsylvania resident in Washington
might well feel proud Of the exhibition the capital OF
the nation of excellent corps specimen of the ci
zensoldiery Of the "Keystone StateD
'". WAsHSGToS, May II, 1854.
DIAN The undersigned Pennsylvanians in Washing
ton, proud Of the czenso of old Berks at tn,
national capital and sharng in the universal admiration
the military bearing and personal department of yourself
your corps, beg respectfully to ask of you the privilege
meeting yourself and this Wednesday evening order
exchange friendly greetings citizens of the great
State Should you agree to meet us proposed portion
Of our number will call upon at at
o'clock,
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4 LEGANT Floor Oiieloths .-Jusi IN Is
IL sheets Of goods the above which rapidly
per diagrams.
Those aoduced
by the most faithfu workmanship materials will do call
and examine stock On of quality body
OF the cloth have exhibition fekc portrait Of
Washingon, which the
medal at the Worlds Fair New
Amongst the designs will mi
laying patterns OF flowers vsrepaed tiles body
Tapestry patterns AFTER rich velvet
Oak and walnut grained panels.
Marble granite, and porcelain uIcs chintx
Also, stock OF rich Berlin and Lcpsie table oicoths
8 4 wide.
Housekeepe In goods above line
call Ind difficult keep full Of such
w
May l6--3weod CLACETT d DODSoN.
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Japan AND THE JAPANESE, by Capt. Gciownin,
Russian navy vols, London.
sThe Japanese the Nineteenth Century from the Dutch Of Sic
bold vol London.
Account by K@mp physician to the Dutch embassy
Japan 1 vol, Gosdon
Japan, Geographical Hroricsis by Macfalanel vol
New York.
Jspsa and the Japanese by wa Of the East India Compsny
vol, New York
Jspons par N. Jsnogny, vol, Paris.
Jsrcn par frais.inet description Expedition
icsins, Se., he.; ves., Psris.
May ~ FRANCK TAYLOR.
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SALES TODAY.
By J. q. MCGUIRE. Auction.er.

by j. q. MCGUIRE Auctionser.
RusTEEs sALEBy virtue Of trust,
by John A. King deceased, Of Lber j.. A
49, Of the land records Of Washington county
Columbia will sale, premises city Wash
ngion and District of Columbia, Thursday
O'Clock in the atenooD numbered four square
beIed seventytw (720 containing
Terms onethrd cash. the balance in three and six months,
by by deed of
the complied within
the property will be esold purchaser
r. w. RISQUE, Trustee.
JAS. Q. MCGUIRE,
May Id Auctioneer.
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by GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneer..

VALUABLE UNIMPRovED PROPERTY ny THE Rail-.
road depot at auctionon Thursday the 18th instant, shall
sell, in front OF the O'Clock, valuable
building lot situated north D. North Capitol and
New Jersey the the residence Mr.
fronting the railroad depot being Of original lot No.
division Of square No 60 The 60 street.
ming back 2c0 feet incle sto alley.
We deem unnecessary anything relative 10 the To-
cation OF the well KNOWN and
tany wishing make
good investment than for sale Washing
TERMS fourth cash balance six twelve eighteen and
twenty four months purchaser for the deferred
bearing interest from day SALE deed hnd deed
OF trust taken. Title indisputable.
GREEN SCOTT
May 6-eotkds Auctoneers.
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TYPES Of Mankind Neurological Resesrrhes
based the Ancient Paintings
Crsnis Of Races &C., Aci by D. O. Mott, NJ George r.
Cliddon aF
Kew oadensa sketch ST. Marks Eve Yorkshire,
tales, selected from Cbnmhers's Miscellany.
An Historical Text Book and Atlas If Biblical Geogsphy by
Ivman Coleman.
TAYLOR MAURY's,
ApIs Bookstore, near 9Th u.
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TRANSPARENCY ocEAS--Commander Glynn Of
the United States navy has furnished the American Scen-
tfc Association interesting paper on this subject The
lowest depth nj which objects visible from the surface
under the most favorable circumstances he finds to be
twenty-five athoms $50 feet and the temperature at
that depth 80 deg Fahrenheit The peculiar transparency
of this spot lin the Pacific ocean, he attributes 70 It's free
dom from admixture with the comparatively turbd waters
Of the great rivers Of the east and northeast Of Asia and
partly to its high temperature Near Cape Horn the limit
of vision is about ten fathoms-sixty feet
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EXTENSIVE and superior Assortment OF M~stspGs.--
IL We respectfully stock OF the
shove article Al his time comprises think the most complete
and extensive that has offered community Aen
on particularly ssked those stock which are marked AZ
foIowsf
Extra contract a., 81, and GA white Gowqua
coiorcd do
Extra colored Fockkne BRUSSELS fgufes THIS entirely
n this
Extra white Manning cxahesvy quality and a, low
prices
Aso 10 delightful choo Loos, mats,
for
Those who yet used this article have no dsa what
small (hfy These
able offer for sails. the
compensate Of importation.
Also, 10 bales superior 81 A. and Ga msttBGs
10 bales Spanish and Manila coos Roth these
kinds heavy and strong and the covering for pub
Tic halls and tborougbfsrer.
Also, bale Of so gross mating and bindings.
All the above goods the best Of
their kind IN this country and win he sold prices which cannot
fail 10 satisfy
May IS-so3w CIAaETT poDsoN.
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Ihs quantities Of any or all may be Increased dmnhed
made, for specific quantities. quantities
VICE may ,eque 10 pe delivered al those respectively
CURED must establish agencies such places
Of PROVISION and cans shall h. S s , o. ,ns ~
be made supply the deficiency
in he contracts The record Of requsou duplicate copy
bureau forisons and Clothing al either OF The
yards aforesaid shall be evidence that such requon has
article Except soap) at
each the aforesaid aavy yards, and in case more Than aele
accept one OF the articles contained
none oilers viii be orwi,h notified and as eay a. oqaeaSa
contract VIII Transmitted them
time required for the regular transmission Of the mail
Of me rapeess eon viii ' b" eouea and n pc
IN addition will be wihhed payments
and any event 70 Be paid unit, in all respect.
aas PAID % n1 agent 81 w s nan daS S aer s
daS authenticated 3 shall have been presented TO him
Navy agents Portsmouth, New Hampshire Boston, New York.
This bureau. ''"'''''' ''' u
duplicate informing bidder Of the ac
Of his proposal win be deemed notification thereof
the meaning OF the of s46 and his bid win
Every offer made be accompanied LAS the act Of
% s by sI s s Ss .f sus g By s
more persons to The effect that they undertake that
an obligation within ave ay with good and .uei,s urete.
any proposal BY The required
bylaw The competency OF the guarantee be certified by the
articles required in inspection reception, just
rigid comparison will be
rompo and contract receiving fall below
attention also particularly directed joint
lion, in addition 10 the act OF the 10th August 1876.
Ertra from Of Congress approved august TO- Is4s.
s,oe And artaer enacted Tina, from after passage
Of this act proposal for supplies
OF the Navy, under The appropriation bill
the approved March third eighteen
shall be accompanied by written signed by
responsible the
bidder bidders Will hs their bid be accepted
obligation in such time a. be prescribed BY the secretary
Navy, with good and sufficient furnish supple.
No
guarantee. II after The
thereof the bidder bidders he shall fail
obligation within the time prescribed by Of
with good and sufficient urees furnishing the supplies the
some
persons furnishing supplies
guaranteed
furnishing the said supplies for the whole period Of the
charged said bidder bidders his
and immediately
the United States for the the Navy Department
OF debt against either said perrons.n
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PHrLAprLPHrA, May Philadelphia market dull and
unchanged
BALTIMORE, May 7Flour and dull-buyers offer
ing So, and holders asking ss H. Wheat-saes Of 800
bushels red at 81 o5 white at 81 IS 81 o. Corn-saes
Of 1000 bushels yellow at 20 cents white at "a 70 cents
Oatsaos Of 5000 bushels Maryland and Virginia at 80
60 cents, and advancing.
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Mrs Lyon, Of Black Rock, and her child, drowned
In crossing the Niagara river Saturday flaw Of wind
struck the boat and Vt capsized Her last words
leave me- and my child but The little one persisted
with her The feryman picked up by another boat
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The Ohio Statesman says the democratic press Of that
State without exception, cordially approve of the
Presidents veto of the bill donating 100000 acres of
land for the benefit of the insane.
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The servant OF Prussian officer day met erony,
who inquired how he got along with his fiery master
:" On exeelienuyF answered the servant We live on
very friendly terms every morning beat each others
coats the only difference is he takes his off be beaten
and keep mine on
EMIGRATION AT New YoaK-There arrived at this port
on Tuesday and Wednesday Goth and loth) 44ls emil
grants as follows From Antwerp 1885, Hayre 1881
Dublin, 2o4i Bremen 3b7 Glasgow, 20 Liverpool ST.
Some OF the vessels bringing these passengers and others
from Europe report having experienced very severe weather
and also seeing large quantities Of field ice and
ieeoergs The elpper-ship Challenge has since arrived
dismasted, bringing 1889 passengers
~ Y Journal Of Commerce
according to Mr.. Bayard Taylor the japanese are ex
eeedingly vulnerable the power of modern scientific
warfare They use the old matchbox gum the British
tower musket and 5000 armed with Porters or Colts
repeating rifles might destroy army of 100000 men
armed as the Japanese Our could run over
and sink whole fleets Of unks and the shore batteries
could be destroyed from position that would render their
operations harmless.
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~ GREEN AND SCOTT. Aus,,...,r.

TWo TWO STORY FRAME HOUSES AND LOT ar auc
iioNon Saturday, The 10th sen n ran1 y,
& premises ato O'Clock good story frssne house.
e ~. on which they stand being
~, ~ set inches on i<th between and
running back 100 feet to a
one bali cash; balance ~ years. Tor not.a
taken. $50 q us'a k"s" anu aeea OF uoAt
May is-d ehEhN SCOTT,
Aucponeors.
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BY GREEN & SCOTT, Auctsoneers.

VALUABLE BUILDING LOT NEAR THE RAILROAD DEPOT
nj anetion-on Thursday the 18th instant, shall
'front.' CT the premises Mt hafpa O'Clock Immediately
after The sale Of lot No O. No 6s0 north half
square fronting "a feet inches North Capitol
ming back 40 10 =
Terms One third balance twelve eighteen
moshs the purchaser
ing interest from the day Of sale
taken.
GREEN & SCOTT,
May I'D Auconeers.
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W. ii. KURTZ,
JAMES GAMBLE,
HENDRICK b. WRIGHT,
A. j. GL0SSBRENNER,
JOS. II. CHANDLER,
J. CLANCY JONES,
JOHN ROBBINS, Jr.,
W. II. WHITE,
J. w. F0RNEY,
ASA PACKER,
JOHN l.. DAWSON.
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INSCRIPTION ON A LooKIsd-GLAss.
just like the tickle sex, ] change, It's true;
But yefect--that's more than women do /,

man named Fitzpatrick, who was at work in a well
near Jamesons Mills Pickins county Alabama killed
by the caying in of the well He was heard speaking an
hour after the accident but got till next day
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w oi"k'1~I sooiety OF the District or CoIun-
-, mssuns Of the Pathological Society
nsE May ie 1854 the following resolutions were unsnnouy
adopted ''"'
hesoied, That the society uo.t az
os which thy have sustained both individually
by the deah OF their esteemed associate
assistant United army, yotivs rs
ons aud professional zeal this society great owe.
lis present existence. 80
Rssote That IN the decease Il Dr. Alexander Woherspoon
member
assa TO be poud the medical faculty Of this
who ~ MS cearnes Of Judgment
poession and kindness had himself
ana respected; and the community good physician.
soesd Iat e members OF this society sincerely
le with The family u The deceased in their
ana trust that IN this feeble
sociats they ia future gratifying
hssoIssd further, Thai OF
ixmy OF the deceased well published
this city.
BY order OF The society
ID. X. HAGNER, Secretary.
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NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS, NEW GOODsi-JUSr
~ opened
rs pieces handsome plaid and striped silks
do plains ik a choice coiors cheap
10 broc nde silks, great bargains
do siIk, makes
plain, plaid, and fgu, ed bereges
do plain, plaid, and figured tissue.
do black bereges and issues, Lupins make
10 do black cbneys do do
do black twisted silks
30 do black bombssins and apacas
is do colored for ladies' travelling dresses
10 do 6oe French, Oresndy, muslin, and lawns
go do hp~ IN
30 do Barkey's Irish linens, cheap
rs do plaid cambrics best atf2k cents
80 do plaid fine
65 do plaid, figured, and striped Swiss muslins
cry fine plain Swiss musiins
Cambria edEings, ipsernGs, and houncinss
rs handsome mspdiias, style
so plain and embroidered shnwfs
$50 style parssois
I25 style bonnets
ieces nbands
Of cloths, veings, twesds
drinss
A large assortment Of domestic goods Of ali kinds
Carpetngr, oilcioths and msi,ines.
An thcse wishing purchase cheaper
where will do well 10 call.
May t6--eoIwif HALL h BROTHER
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PHILADrLrluA, May 7-Ex President Fillmore, accom-
panied by the mayor and city council and number Of gen
temen visited the Girard College, the water works and
several other public places this morning III has been
cordially received by people He leaves in the
O'Clock train for New York where committee has been APP
pointed 10 receive him.
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Prices Of admission Orchestra paouee SO
cents otunda rs No charge
Seats be secured dry, rom 10 O'clock O'Clock