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RAG CERTIFICATES.

RAG CERTIFICATES.
nH the lst day of July the Premiums ON ag Csrtii-
Gates are to be awarded All persons conendng for
the Premiums will please have their Certificates handed
in on that day Aessrs. Hugh Douglass K h. Gardner
and s. H. Looms will be the Judges and award the Pre-
NUNS which will be paid on the same DAY
jelS-til ju!yI W s. WHITMAN
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have thus exposed the Organization, b< cause
believe it to be duty owe to my God and my
country / was deceived and cajoled into the mat
ter as many have been, by fattering representa-
tions of its purity and goodness, only to find It
base fraud and contemplate political trick, set on
foot and still carried on By men whose love of
Office, power and distinction outweigh their devo-
ton to principles, and the good order of society
and the happiness Of their country | have here
toore declared to the Vice President Of the Order,
my determination TO against the Order, and
myself fully to the members my ab
hoirence of its deceit and fraud, its base corrupt
sims, and its vile hypocritical pretensions.
Some day 10 the last term of the February Court
at Lswrenceburg, 1 joined the Order, was con-
Quoted into the Council by W. W. Caldwell late
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All of the papers designated in classes Z, 8, and
9, to be made of the best materials, and finished in
the best manner, free from adulteration, white or
blue color, as may be required, and with the ex-
ception of Glass 81 to be of the regular standard
sizes Of their respective kinds and of such weights
as may be required by this office. The right is re-
served of ordering greater or less quanty of each
aud every kind contracted for, at such times and
in such quantities as the public service may re-
quire.
Each class will be considered separately and br
subject to separate contract; but bidders ma off
for one or more of the classes in the same proposal
and the privilege is reserved Of requiring bidder
who may have more than one class assigned him
to take all such classes forfeit his right to any
class.
Samples, mot less than one quire) OF each kind
OF paper bid for, and but one SAMPLE for each
KIND, must accompany each bid and, In classe
z, &, and y, be numbered to correspond with the
number OF the paper proposed for in that sche-
dule, and. in he frs. SIX classes, to be properly
designated on the sample, or 1t will not be con-
sidered. All proposals and sample must be
transmitted to this Once free Of postage or her
expense.
Each proposal must be signed by the individu
al or firm making IT,, and must specify the price
per pound (and out one price for each) Of every
kind Of paper contained in the class proposed for
All The paper in the several classes must be de-
livered al such place or places as may be desig-
mated IN Washt gton city, in good order, free of
al and every extra charge or expense, and subject
to the inspection, CONT weight, and measure
ment OF the superintendent, and be in all respects
satisfactory.
Blank ferns FOR proposals. will be furnished at
this Once to persons appl ying for them; and none
will be taken into consideration unless substan.
TALLY agreeing herewith.
Bonds, wi, h approved securities, will be requir-
ed and the supplying OF an inferior article in any
Of the classes, or failure to supply the quantity
required a. any time, will be considered viola
ton Of the contract.
Each bidder is required to furnish with his pro-
Posals satisfactory evidence Of his ability to exc
cute them; and proposals uaaccomPanied by such
evidence will BE- rejected.
The proposals will be opened In the manner re-
CURED by law, % on the first Tuesday after the
first Monday in December next, (4th,) at 10
O'Clock a. m, at the Office Of The Superintendent
Proposals will be addressed to the "Superip-
tendentof the Public Printing Capitol Oft the Uni
ted States, Washington, - and endorsed 90 Proro-
sails for supplying Paper,n
A g. SEAMAN,
Superintendent OF the Public Printing
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Information for Travellers.
THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAJ

THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAIL
connections, now Offers the fullest inducements to
Travellers between WASHINGTON, BALTI-
MORE, and all portions Of the WEST, NORTH
WEST, and the SOUTHWEST.
The connection between the Trains from Wash
ington and the Trains bound West from Balti-
more is always promptly made at the Washington
junction (ately called the Relay House, miles
from Baltimore. This is the only change Of cars
required between Washington and the Ohio river
Baggage Is checked through to Wheeling at the
Washington Station, and rechecked and trans-
ferred there, with the passengers without charge
for those holding Through Tickets for points be-
yond. The connecting Trains leave Washington
daily at a. m. and Az p. m. On Sundays atthe
latter hour only.
At WHEELING direct connection is made
with the trains Of the CENTRAL OHIO RAIL
ROAD, running from Bellaire, on the Ohio, near
Wheeling, through Cambridge, GAINESVILLE, and
Newark, to COLUMBUS. These trains connect
and Sandusky Railroad for Sandusky, Toledo
Detroit, Chicago, st. Louis, etc. ~
At COLUMBUS the c. o. Railroad trains con-
meet with the fast trains Of the Little Miami Rail!
road 20 Xenia, Cincinnati, Louisville, etc. At
xENlA ION Little Miami Railroad) connection is
formed with the trains through Dayton, to Indian
aPolis, Terre Haute, Lafayette, Chicago, Rock
III Passengers holding Through Tickets for
Memphis, Vteksbxrg, Natehsx, Nsw Orleans,
ETC., which also sold at Westinghouse trans
ferred at Cincinnati to the Mail Steamers on the
Ohio. Tickets for Evansville, Cairo, and St.
Louis are sold by this route.
IL. For CLEVELAND, and via Cleveland to
Toledo, Detroit, Chicago, ETC., tickets sold,
when the Ohio is navigable between Wheeling
and Wellsville (forty miles) where a connection
with The Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad is
made
Travellers are requested to notice that while this
is the only route afording Through Tickets and
Checks In Washington II is also the shortest,
most speedy, and direct to nearly all the leading
points In the great West. The distance from
Washington to Cincinnati Is but $50 miles, being
about 100 miles shorter than by any other route!
. FARE, BY THROUGH TICKET, FROM
WASHINGTON To Wheeling, 80 sol Colum-
bus, sl3 IS; Dayton, BIS So Cincinnati, s1e co;
Louisville, by railroad, S1S IS, by steamer from
lend, s12 so; Toledo, SIS go; Detroit, SIS 90
Chicago, 800 65 and S19 so; st. Louis, 500 so and
S25; Memphis, s25; New Orleans, s3l; etc.
IL FOR FREDERICK AND HARFER'S
FERRY, MARTINSBURG, CUMBERLAND,
BERELEY SPRINGS, BEDFORD SPRINGS,
PIEDMONT, OAKLAND, and FAIRMOUNT,
passengers may lsave Washington at a. m. or
TX P. N. For the minor way stations between
Baltimore and Wheeling, take 9 a. m. train from
Washington.
H. For trains 70 and from Baltimore, Annapolis,
etc, see special advertisements.
H. For further information, Through Tickets,
&C, apply to THOMAS II. PARSONS, Agent,
at Washington Station.
JOHN H. DONE,
Master Of Transportation,
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Baltimore.
may 2n
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SA very interesting discovery of the re-
mains of an ancient city has recently been
made in Ecuador. The ruins are situated at
some eight leagues from the city Of Lola, in
the centre Of the mountain called Tamba-
blancO. Towards an angle of the north, in an
extensive plain, is to be seen beautiful tenn
pie Of "a yards long and ten wide, with pillars
perfectly worked and liz good condition. To
the south Is seen magnificent palace of 80
yards long, with n gateway, worked in the
same style as the temple, spacious saloons and
apartments, with enclosed baths, which con-
veys the idea Of gardens. To the east stand
several buildings, forming streets, which,
though Of less magnifcence, are Of the same
material The former populousness of this
city may be estimated by the size Of the two
IantheOHs On each side, each at least half a
grand league In extent. with places set apart
Ter interring the dead. The government has
taken measures u have the ruins further ex-
plored-
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Marriage, its duties ard disquelincations, and
their remedies; with Autographs, illustrating the
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sive Treatise On the Duties and Ceuselties Of sin
gle and married ife-happy and fruitful alliances,
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sultng from empirical practice-an essay on al
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marriage. Its pefusal is particularly recommend
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TO which every human being is entitled.
Price TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Per copy, o,
Five Copies for One Dollar. Mailed free Of post.
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B-Those who prefer may consult DR.. LA
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Proposals for furnishing the Paper for the
Public Printing.

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC PRINTING,
Washington, September 20, 1855
IN pursuance Of the provisions of the " Act to
L provide for executing the public printing, &c
received at this office, inhe Capitol, until the first
Monday I'D day) of December next, at twelve
O'Clock, m, for furnishing the paper that may De
rsqui.ed for the public printing tor the year com
mencing on the LIST day OF December, 1885, and
ending on the LIST day of December, 1856. -
The subjoined list specifies, as nearly as can be
ascsrtained, the quantity Quality and description
Of each kind Of paper that VIII be required
CLASH.
10 900 reams fine printing paper, uncalendered, to
measure "a by 80 inches, and to weigh
forty-fve pounds to the ream of 4s0 sheet;
Glass
1900 reams fine printing paper, calsndered to
measure "a by 80 inches, and to weigh
hfty-six pounds to the ream CT 4S0 sheets
CLASS g.
5000 reams superfns sized and calendered print
ing paper, 10 measure "a by 80 inches, and
to weigh fifty-two pounds to the ream of
$50 sheets.
CLAss4.
300 reams supesfne hard sized and calendered
printing paper, to measure "a by 50 inches,
and to weigh foIty-eight pounds to the
resm Of $50 sheets.
GLASS;
!, 600 reams superfre sized and calendered map
paper, of such sizes as may be required,
corresponding III WelSnl Win pal pr TlecS-
uring 10 by "a inches and welg hing twen-
ty pounds per ream Of ls0 sheets.
CLAss6.
200 reams superfne plate paper, (calende red or
uncalendered, as may be required, 10 by
"a inches, and of such weight per ream as
may be required.
The fibre of the paper of each CT the above classes
10 be of linen and cotton free from all adulterati
with mineral or other substances of a fair while
ness, and put up in quires Of twenty four sheets
each and in bundles Of two reams each, each ream
to contain 4e0 perfect sheets. Uniformity in color,
thickness, and weight will be required; and no
bundle exclusive of wrappers) varying over or
under five per cent from the stan ard igbt will
be received, and the gross weightwil in all cases
be required. Mixing of various thicknesses in the
same bundle to make up the weight will be con-
sidered violation of the contract.
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Darcy ASTRONoNY.-"C Cesar" said a ne
gro to eolOred friend of his, which do you
tink is de most useful Oh de comets-de sun or
Ge moon ~
Well, Glenn, don't tink / should be able
10 answer dat question, scein' as how neber
had much hook laTnin."
Wen, Cesar, peek de moon orter take
Ike fust rank in dat Patiklar.''
Why so, niger"
Bee use de moon shines in de night when
We need de light, and de sun shines in de
day time, when de light am OBJ no conse-
Guence."
Well, Glenn, you is de most larned darkey
| ever SEED; guess you used to sweep out q
sch0Jl-hOuSe for libin"
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CoUGHs.CoLDs, HOARsENEss, &c.

pERSONS predisposed to Pulmonary Aztec
H. lions and this the most trying season, owing
to the sudden changes in temperature; yet by a
little care, adopting warm clothing and supply
Ing themselves with good prescription or cough
remedy they may easily ward off what may else
LER'S COMPOUND GUM ARABIC SYRUP
has been so long known and highly appreciated
as one Of our most innocent, yet eficacious plea
sant and lsince the reduction In price,) ecoDomi-
cal remedies, that II may be recommended and
used with the utmost confidence. 1t is sold at %
cents, or three bottles in one, SO cents Wholesale
by PATTERSON MARIN and STOTT
co. and retail by most Druggists. In Alexan-
dria by PEEL L. STEVENS; Georgetown by
MIR. CISSELL. oct 2
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n taO ION
is necessary only TO those who have

5 necessary only to those who have not yet used
my superior Black Tea at fifty cents pound
against the imposition that Is daily attempted By
some persons Of elastic conscience to palm of Tea
representing tito be the same kind as mine. The
way to nail the deception to the forehead OF the
which can be had gfatuitously The balance Of
the chop mark forty-fve boxes Of this article OF
the latest importation is In my store, and by the
box families have Ii reasonably less than al re-
tail
One hundred and ten Magnolia hams, the last
to be received this season, to be had only at my
store.
Green conserve and preserved ginger. All the
condiments necessary for American, French, and
English preserving and pf644ng. Purecider VIM
ear. glass and stone jars all sizes for jellies
preserves and pickles. with variety Of fresh gro
ceries unsurpassed. n. NJ p KING.
Corner of Vermont avenue, and is street, north
east OF Jackson Statue sept s.
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ExIGNl.-I am composed of IL letters:
Ny 9, Ii, 9, 4, 4, s, is an animal of the East
ern continent.
Ny Is, 5, II, Is, is delicious fruit.
My ), 10, Is, ), 2, Is, is tall tree.
Ny Is, 2, Is, mischicvous animal.
Ny 3, 5, IA, s, IL, is carpenters tool.
My Ia, Is. IL, s. 8, is very useful fruit
My 2, /. IL, IL, is female name.
My 5, II, 3, 8, is part of the neck.
Ny z, IL, 6, is a cardinal number.
Ny whole is q distinguished general.
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PROPOSALS FOR RATIONs FOR 1856.

Headquarters MARINE CORPS
q 1artermaster's Office, )
Washington, October 8, 1855.
SEPARATE SEALED PROPOSALS WILL
~ be received at this Office until 10 o'clock a. m ,
ca Thursday the 9Th day of November next, for
furnishing Rations 10 the United States Marines
at the following stations, for the year 1856, viz:
Charlestown, Massachusetts;
Portsmouth, New Hampshire;
Brooklyn, Long Island, New York;
Philadelphia Penn ylvania;
GoSpOrt, near Norfolk Virginia;
Warrington, Florida and
Washington city, District OF Columbia
Each ration to consist OF one pound and quar-
ter OF fresh beef or three quarters of pound of
mess pork, eighteen ounces Of bread made OF SUI
Perfne -four, or superfine fine -four, at the option
or the government; and at the rate Of six pounds
OF good coffee, twelve pounds Of the best New
Orleans sugar, eight quarts Of the best white
four pounds of good, hard brown soap, and one
and a half pound or good, hard, dipped tallow
candles to one hundred rations
The beef required shall be delivered on the or
der OF the commanding officer Of each station Ell
ther In bulk or by the single ration, and shall
consist Of the bes. and most choice pieces of the
carcass; the pork to be No. prime mess pork
and the groceries 10 be Of the best quality Of the
kinds named. All sub ;ect to ms pec,ion
No bid will be entertained unless ACCOMPANIED
by the names OF two suTeies known to this office
docsed Proposals for Rations for the year 1856
and addressed to the Quarterm ster Of the Mari ne
Corps, Washington, District Of Columbia.
g. F. LINDSAY,
Major and Quartermaster U. g. Marine Corps,
The following named papers will publish the
above twice a week until the sth Of November
next, and send duplicate accounts, together with
printed copy Of the advertisement, to this office
for payment, viz:
Patriot, Concord, New Hampshire; Gazette.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Post, Boston
Massach usetts; Times, Boston, Massachusetts ;
Journal OF Commerce, New York; Eagle, Brook.
Ign, New YORK Pennsylvania, philadelphia,
Pennsylvania; Evening Argus, PhHadelphia'
Pennsylvania Star and lntelli 9encer, Washing,
ton city; News, NoIf'lk, Virginia and Demo
cr1t, Pensacola, Florida
"The price 10 be paid for this service is to be at
rate not exceeding seventyfve cents per square
OF 700 BREWER ems for the first insertion and tbir
ty seven and a half cents for each subs eauent in
sertion. Let 1t appear in the fist number after the
receipt hereof, which number you Will b. pleased
10 transmit 10 this Office as soon as published
oct 9-2awtNov6
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SOMETHING TO OLD AND YOUNG.
PROFESSOR WOODS
HAIR REST ALIVE

THIS preparation, although less than two years
~ before the public; owing 10 its wonderful ef-
obtained celebrity and sale perfectly an
parsleled. IL las without the ordinary appliance
used for such purposes, won its way, and been
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in the United States, the Canadas, and the West
India Islands. Nor is this result surprising when
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It's merits, solely as established by actual tests
That this preparation viii actually Restore gray
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the certificates OF distinguished gentlemen and
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CARLILE, III, June "a, 1883.
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