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Ep,caTroN-TBE MEMBERS AND

HEDUCATtON.-THE MEMBEkS AND
friends Of M. :. Church, land all Others
friendly to the object) residing in the District Of
Columbia, are respectfully invited to meet in the
Foundry Church, on TOMORROW friday EVE
MING the Goth instant at O'Clock, TO consider the
prophety Of establishing School or College in this
city, on the Joint stock principle, to be under the
patronage ofthe NJ. 4. Church. ap1s-a'
~LECTURE-Tfi CONCLUDING Lee
ture for this season will he delivered at
Columbia Hall, Capitol Hill, on THIS Thursday
EVENING. at O'Clock.
Amer the lecture Vocal and Instrumental Music
will be introduced.
The public are invited to attend. Admission free.
ap l9-lt
n ATTENTION, BEN. FRANKLIN TARGET
= = Company No. l-You are hereby notified TO
yj (j attend an adjourned meeting OF the Corps Al
W W The Hall of the Franklin Engine House, on
FRIDAY EVENING, the 10th instant at * o'cik.
punctual attendance IL necessary as business
OF importance will be brought up for your consider
alton. w. H. BEARDSLEY, Sec.
ap le-4
NOTICEABLE PERSONS INTEREST
ed in the Annual Assessment Of taxable
property in the city of Washington for the year
1855 are hereby informed that The Board Of Appeals
vii! be In session in the Assessors Room, in the
City Hall, on WEDNESDAY, the l'ih, frUm a m
to D. m, and will continue in session from day TO
day Sundays eXcepted) during he same hours for
the purpose Of hearing and deciding ppm all appeals
until the 18th instant, inclusive.
IF. HARDNESS,
Secretary d The Board Of Appeal.
apr l0-dt96th
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goo RE WARD.-Ran away, on the morn
p&Oing Of the 9th instant, from the residence of
Mr.. Greenea,, 1874 Ninth street, EMILY, a dark
mBlatro girl, aged between ~ and Is years. Had
on when she left blue cotton frock aRd apron and
brown hood. She Is probably concealed somewhere
in the city.
The above reward will be paid for her apprehen
sion II taken within the District and returned to Mr.
Greencaf, suitable reward if found out of il and
secured so that can get her.
EDEN BEALL,
ap 1873. Montgomery county. Nd
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CHEAP GROCERIES,.
Hams. Shoulders, Smoked Beef, Ass
lust received choice LOT OF HAMS. sH0UL-
81 DERS, and prime SMOKED BEEF, best in
market, and constantly on hand Layer Rails ns,
Malaga Raisins, in whole. half, and quarter boIes
iruLes jars Pickles, Preserves, choicest brands
If Wines, Liquors, Cigars, Tea, &c, Crockery, Of
all description, Patent Soaps, Soap Powder, Small
Iiominy, Heckers' Farina, SyIups, Moasses, Sugars
and Coffee, very cheap, with full assortment Of
the Gest Groceries, and such articles usually found
in Family Grocery.
Call and judge 10: yourselfat
r. MILLER'S,
81 o,h
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The Current Operations Of the Treasury
GeprtmeDt.-0n yesterday, the 18th April
ther. wele Of Treasury Warrants entered on
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Preparatory Department
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE.
WAsnIsoros, D. G.

A. j.. oUiNCHE, A. NJ, Principal
Pupils prepared the philosophical
Of the College aud business education also
those WHO dcrc In the appropriate classes Of this school
and OF the College fs-. ssE
The principal has for been engaged, with eminent
Mississippi In teaching classical school The faculty
Of The College give their thus securing the pupils the
thorough discipline OF the College itsolE s s8#
College
omnibus viii. !. Ia expected be provided ts n
The tuition for ,,e year is $50.
The begins Tie last Wednesday September and closes
the last Wednesday in June. -.t 4,
Reference may printpal
to any OF the faculty trustees Of the College. 9t
sep ll-eodl0t*
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Georgetown College, ID, G.

institution will Monday,
lhe September. The preparatory department and cole
conducted able and
tase,ves the moral and intellectual advancement
conded heir and spacious building has
cope,cd be used exclusively for accommodation
Younger Students Their dorntoy, sounds, study
hall rooms will be Distinct from those OF the
and officers especially assigned will attend them IN
preside their studies complete
effected betwccn the and Older udents,
be apparent all those WIN have the
least ~ the education Of youth m II t8At
The observatory the college, its extensive philosophical appa
rrtus cabinet of minerals, geological
specimens ses afford the students of this institution ad
vantages rarely TO be met vita. .
Aug 5-dlm t% Hs5Hf N President.
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Washington Aqncduct.
OFFICE OF Tne WAanlHsros AorEppCr,
lS1s


r#. H+et Washington, March z, 1850
and
dams, tunnels, and other work Of the Washington aqnedneI
Proposals. received the sh May viii be opened al of
that day
pocs aud specifications ohe work will be ready for
am and Goth day of April
viii be
bridges described IN The plans and specifications
warks be completed under the
all uOhnisIied VIII
be subject appropriations by Congress- The engineer
appropriation and
appropriation holding sufficiently decide when and
works shall be stopped funds become available.
want OF
will pad IT, the Judgment Of
tho the work has been properly executed 30 ar has
specie upon United
per will dillon Of nil that the work
shall paid their full monthly specie.
All bids should be seacd and endorsed Proposals for work on
the Washington Aqucducf.o
the right amy all The bids
they be deemed such
considered most conducive The OF the
responsible PERSONS the effect they under
bidder bidders WILL " his their bid be accepted,
within days, with good and sufficient
securities, completion the work undertaken said
certificate of the United States
judge United States district ocer oi
general individual known o the Engineer De
Of War that the able 10 make good their
guarantee
Bids viii be opened presence of bidders any
Nj. G, MEIGs
Capt. OF Engnoes in charge
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/" should auid acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought TO min;
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And days o, auId lang syne.v

" should aud acquanlasce be forgot, I..3
And never brought to min;
Should mud acquaintance Be forgot
And days o. sud lang syne."
The members o The June, le33
the junior class the ending June, 1882 sophomore
class OF the ending June 1851 the Freshman class Of the
ending June 1885, hereby requested assemble Ia
Washington, d. C BY the third OF March, D 1887 latest
brighten the links Of The caa love iendrho which
lives greeting sympathy untiney
some OF their most promising compecrs. E4Q .N
preliminary meStipg OF Che sefappoined cofnsce VIII be
held on the D Monday In sepsmber A. d. 1885, the United
Siatns ttoe Chesnu setween Fourth aud Finn
which those nenbers Of the casses whom be
senent invited 10 Hiend when e will be
adopted 10 secure as full an attendance possibIe.
IN the me those whom this addressed will be
e0ough furnish The secretary otthe
their respective post Offices
T3' EDWARD J. GRANT, M. D.,
OF Trenton N. j., Chairman Of Committee
ALEXANDER q. BART, NJ. D.,
4 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
}. NEWTON LIGTrNER asa't p
.s.H4 e4.af. .6.a Of Lancaster, Pennsylvunia,
PHILIP PENDLETON,
tH of Winston, Aleghany Co., Md,
5-s.t0 5AMUEL 2. RICHARDS, ~
Naista Iron GLASS Works, n. J
LEWIS w. WASHINGTON,
Of Montgomery county, Maryland
HfF Comuiee.
Jons WEIDNAr, Of Lebanon, Pa, Secretary. 8 tA
March 27--IawtAar3 [Intcli genccrl tf
All In the civilized countries Of The world
cd to notice this their editorial columns
bes Of the through tho four d
visions Of the globe aud all throughout the United
States OF America gatutous insertion
caonay between this date and the ID Of March, D. 1887
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OFFICE or THE COMMANDING OFFICER,
Washington Arseual. August ~. 1c5,

0EALCD PROPOSALS. will be received this Office until
ber 10th meddan for building srmoy Washington
city, u. Co. tie public lying between the
south Canal street the morrill, Seventh the and
Sixth the appropriation OF $4,000 having
made by C0naess for the
builders esrng this building will
call this Office specifications bill
work. and receive additional eaplanaton up
leisure lls office
No proposals received experienced ard
builder, work superior
distance unknown the undersigned,
will expected satisfactory before the bid be-
accepted. 4.a5 t4.
proposals made according items of the bill
work. (Which have been calculated with pecison tho proposer
find the correct
experienced apponted will be always
the ground OF building after the work
The absence OF the c0nnandg officer that the contract
strictly complied witl~ - 49, u
WIN. II. BELL, 33s
srtRIttgs Major Commanding Washington Arsenal
Aug a1- 2awt9Oct Hut h Bait. SUM-
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Appointment of superintendent OF Buildings
and G grounds at the University OF Virginia.

meeting Of the board Of vte Of the unver-
siy Virginia, offered tho following res,uon
which adopted: t
Having believe the experience Of past years,
University might, with psopey
unversy, bs relieved from the supervision and
buildings and other public property OF the University
all the outdoor duties might with advantage be conlded TO
who would devote his whole time
dschase Of these and other duties for suitable
Resoed subject be referred TO the executive
authority divide the duties Of the proctor In he
power them the appoint
assistant, salary exceeding 81 400, n in
opuiun University w0nd be promoted by
appointment div.on ator between the proctor and
perintcndent.n
undcrsgnsd, proctor Of
University The executive conmi'tec VIII
18th September make The appointment
authorized by the abovs resolution and 70 no ~ who may DC
that viii be expected that
be appointed should M qualified TO take the charge
management hundred contiguous
University eli the buildings ~ the Uni
public grounds and them IN repair, and hav.
suitable knswedEo Landscape gsrdenios ornamental planss OF
trees, &C. M sfts -rIsft3AE u1.s rfIt8.d1
Any information desired will be cheeYfuy given Appi
seud their appcanops the urdessRped, endorsed
Appcatio, for u Buildinxs and Goisds
T. r. PRENTfs,
Auausr, n, 1855. sr University Of Virginia
AuuI GEO
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IA. ~. GILL ct,
-

his office his resd in Fsanka Row,
lie will continue devote
principally the United States supreme Court
Having law he Will
give opinions legal questions
oic. appeals The chief justice
of he District of Coumba and Will also assist the
preparation aud trial of suits concerning patents
Tie viii nio opinions and arguments for
having either OF the departments and
win claims before board established ior their
adjudication,
Oct 2S-du
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Completion Of Panama Railroad

Reduction Of Fare TO California.
n -F> United sotcs mail steamships leave New York
.@&04 for ARpiiwal and IDi Of month,
NNA&E3 connecting with mail from Panama San
Francisco. a3Etr R38A 1913 NO
These steamships bren Inspected approved the Navy
Department, and guaranty speed aad safety
The Panama tarOad miles l0ng) from
The baggage passen-
gerx checked through Francisco pssscn
geis enhagxed Panama
The paid New York all OF the trip
Reserve kept New York, Panama,
San francisco, of accdent that
the Ia entirely reliable. tf 4Hfttetg 0i4f34
Passengers they arrive AApn-
wall. e7Hihs 8tt Eft'ltE1
Conductors through by aud take charge OF
women and children without other protectors.
For through tickets the lowest apply n the agency III
West street. New York. l. w. RAYMOND
kJarR -btf y 3
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rRorosHD nArk5 OF aSILIHH'
Rrig Inrk. tJnin LIperpAnI,

EDWARD X, COLLINS,
No. So Wall strce, Ny.
BROWN, 5BiPLEY, T. CO.,
sTErHEN EENNARD 4 Co,
b,l ~ Austin rfiare, London.
III" Y Paris.
GEO. II DRAPER, Haye.
The enes these ships accountable for go'd
specie ewsry precious stones or metals unesa p o'
ladng signed erefr and the value heeot
Ap 25--dff 4v HtlV a85
Iso commodious ourstoy and attic honss
the corner Of street, House con
.ny Adessroon 49 Solicitors Once, Treasury Department
l5--eu 4s5 satyt sfs
Academy of the visitation,
Frederick Ciiy, Nd. it
E exercises OF this will Mondays the
L LIST OF september .Aaa8# Na @s.f
TERMS noAgpERs- G.#l
tuition
Washing, cnding and other -
Music on piano. harp, guitar forms additional chage
in the Ffercb Spanish ernan ana auh
painting likewise extra charges Entrance ee
BoaIsrs semi annually IL advance f
nils during the and The charge es
mated The date OF their entrance
Aug i9~-taa4ws
MICHAEL. NUURsk, Neit0
grc for me Mutual Is C'apany, Harbsrd Conn.,
ofnce No. aei Thirteenth street.
aAi men tlnnk me mortal hu, 'hcn,scives'--
low hy omission Of fhers whose circun
prompt fund for their widows and
children IN case of death.
Aus i4-law5w Unit
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Stopping aonlbamplon bDb going and returning, Ihey oHti
oceedng London aud avre advantages over
route, for the economy Of time and money
Passage from Nop York TO Southampton sad Bremen.
F cabin main saloon, si3oi first cabin S~ saoon ai'
sseopd do, 500. Eaa .a,. - 7ss
All lcitsfs newspapers through the p. Zee.
o isdpa win he rigpsd on tho day Of sailing
An experienced -ntseon IL attached TO each ship Ts
Forlreight passage, apply To - F8ss
7Es'<F q. H. SAND, III South William st.. N. Y,
O. A HEtNEKEN a Co., Bremen. tsa
CROSKEY X TO southampton.
lag s#t WILLIAM IEELlN, Havre.
Har G--dty
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- - NEW YORK, HREmEN, AND SOUTH-
AMPTON UNITED STA TEs MAIL 5TEAMEKS.-
The shrs conerising ths line are the WASHING
zsaGGcAx1 TON, Capt. T. Cavendy; HERMANN Capt. Ed
ward Higgins. M M s% iatE3
These stop Southampton both going and returning
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Law Notice.

Bows, STANTON, AND WALKER. stH
JUM r. BROWN, FRED p. STANTON, and J. KNOX WALK
W Err have formed partnership for practising law in the Supreme
Court of United the Of cisns In WashinEon
and the courts Of Tennessee Osss in Washington and Mem
phs Of the will always be found eiths place, and
letters addres them will receive attention.
April Ig-leod IInteI. and Sentinel copyl u
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On r street, betpesn l2h and 9Th, Washington.
I duties be resumed the 18Th 6eFtem
ber and In conncxon above wish infbr
their they intend opening establishment
III boarding pups the Isl of November next.
railroad aud turnpike sixteen miice
from city, md southeast Of Laurel village. 6 IL
be had at The principal bookstores
in Washington and BALTIMORE. 81 rst1 1sSHss
Ann 4--d4ik iksodt
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EnglI.h and Erench Boarding and Day sehool.

English and French Boarding and Day school.
Iss BROOKE, from Philadelphia will open boarding
DI day school for ladies Monday september TO- 1855
Miss p1ooke viii be assisted by The competent
every dSparRient.
lady, recepdy Paris engaged gov
will he pupils
thai language.
Drawing will bo taught in various elegant styles.
"My friend Miss Brooke, lady, great
lci!Sence, whose qualifications
pishsnents in English literature, ene her high consideration
"AI4ONZO POTTER
Mics Brooke is well known lady who entirely
pable conducting successfully the young
is every way worthy Of the patronage q parents
& REyExxEcEs.
The hight Rev. Alonzo Potter, d. d. LII d.
The Right u. w. Doane, ID. D., LII. ID.
Professor Dslas Bsche, Superintendent Coast
Professor Joseph Henry, Secretary Uf Smithsonian Institute
Gen. John Mason, Wxshingou, d. ~. .ls684E
William W. Coscoraa, Washington, d. c.
John D. Meehan, esq, Librarian 10 Congress-
Hon. James Campbell, Pos <master General. A
Hon. Ellis Lewis Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Of Penn
W. woodward, Judge the Supreme Court
cf Pennsyivania. Ray a YaA #4A ss49 .a@ ta
Gsosps Vail, NJ. c., New Jersey.
Lieut. NJ r. Maury, l.. L., " g. Observatory.
Circulars, stating be had principal
o Miss Brooke, No. lSo Pennsylvania avenues
Aug Ip--c0da 5#tt. ~ ..tse
THN MIbSES HAWLEY'S Fr@ach and English
Boarding and Day School will be rcopcned Monday Sep
mber at ihcf osdence No. l6 Pennsyvana
l7th and 18th streets.
AuC dCuv
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IrIsANCIs LAMB, Looking -GisTa Portrait, Pic
tuc-fane manufacturer a37 Pennsylvania e.Faor
mirrors Of all sizes and Of the elaborate se and finish
tany and will delivered and
in New York. thereby SAVING the OF boxing
freight, and rick of byeaLaes.
The public respectfully invitcdto call. art sg43
mel l6-c jSmif
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TO OUR sUBsCRlBRRs.

The of viii be upon books unless
The payment OF the subscription be made In sdvsnos.
Dsns may fossd Is money by letter poassc
Of which wiz ts paid by and all
a transmission.
The COUNTRY PAPER u pub'iALsd weekly during
of Cossess, sad semi weekly during recess.
Subscriptions period year viii be received on
terms proponiossd % the sbsvs rstss.
ly7-POSTAAsTERs suthoriEed agents and
by sending DAILY subscribers, $50 enclosed;
sys sEMI-WEEKLY subscbers, with S25 enclosed will an
uued copy gratis.
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TsHIRTEENTH INSTALmENT.-Weo open o-dny
l. ecnth tnaaneD Of celebrated
We ake all the mills produce named
Our names are branded them guarantee
great cxenilencs. sB ~ f195I5 III
Housews cotton soft, admirable article for lades
and children's
Shaker ongcoth, p shade
wife," an excellent shirna cotton.
son - ~ III :
low priced 10 fine. lIr "a
100 pieces assorted white fannc Is per
ths finest Noe in the lot
per yard upwnrds.
loo pieces superior bachsd, unbeaohed
hannels. ftg-N
rs pieces fne autumn sInshams, assorted.
White cambrics plaid musihs, Nsnsook SWISS sndmu musns
regular qualities, usus!ly 'tcS prices.
a large lo Of bisnkets coaios roion rseetngs, &c.
New supphes daily.
One proyerbaiy low prize only.
Goods cannot be taken The
invalids,) nor will they he exchanged back.
Delay in settling balls present expected
Good articles, pficsg may
cases. PERRY BROTHER
la tfkA t5gAf " Genital Btores,' building,
Sep 2-etecn M A Opposite Centre Market.
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ID pHILIIT'S, Mobile, Alabama, will prncttse tn
The Supreme Court of The United saies,' court Of claims
connected with his prnicsaon. Office
I'd floor northeast of m street and Louisiana avenue
June 9y.lmf NJ .--
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50. Joseph's Academy for Young Ladies',

Near Emmiusburg Frederick County, Nd.
THE ths
Augst, Thursday IN Jun. The
4l5o per payable
atty There charges music dtavg paint
Italian German, Latin The
primary eoparcd Of pupils under ninc years
l00 per payable half yearly in advance
Letters inquiry addressed MOTHER SUPE
RtpR Of IT. Josephs Academy, Ennmabufg Frederick county
Maryland.
JaIy B-diyear. HsF r.tW H4s a-
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TT MAY BE BEsT to state at once the classes oi
i goods thar we ofar especial bargains
cases french merinoes, ali coors
100 pieces btnck and fancycooed silks, entirely
400 pieces nanns per yard up to ns
numbers.
In ailnen goods probably much hs largest cheaper,
mourning goods thorough have offered
< 100 pairs fine aud cheap blankets, all
Table diapers and damasks, assorted styles
lU cartons shlrt hosoms, MI linen, patterns.
Dress goods In great ptousion many designs
Shawls and scarfs Of the modern styles.
New supplies rccsived daily. fi
Those b settled July s be paid before commencing
a ta 4iHM lN ut4kH a4k}S. .t&
regular puncta customers habuulDy
ssis their bills invited call make their
selections ssly slf taa ,ff.gssR s4
{l7-Ons price only.
Good articles piccs and hir dealing may relied In
all cases.
4tPft PERRY 4 BROTHER,
y HCenta Stores,, west building
Aug Jl-4n Opposite Centre Market.
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MsshiD yton National Monument ONCE.
August I, 1855,
4 citing managers Washington Ma
II Monument Society," eld The 3lst ultmo, The follow
ing resolution adopted;
Rod That secretary give notice, by advertisement to be
inserted National lneigencsr, Union, and The American
orssn ison Commissioner Of The tere
appointed general agent this
ahd has entered .ie dples OF his Office. .ls
A uue COPY, 1eet: CHAS. q. TUCKER,
Secretary of w. N. M. Society
Aug 2-d3w
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COURT OF CIIAIDS.-Thc undersigned viii attend
which may be couided him commissioned
pointed by of Claims take testimony attorney
He be found daily the CAPT
immediately opposite TIE Office Of be clerk Of the
Court OF Claims. JOHN s. TYSON
Aug S--2aw3,vN Int. and Star fr nj
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Cottage Home School for Young Ladies,
Wassachasefts arsnse, bet,ceea 10th and 1lth
THE sixth academic year CONNIE ncs Mon
day, September g. The of instruction arranged
four departments and embraces all
cation. N' f6-nkfe III st III 5r TIKI l4s
at Miss NJ. A. Cox, Principal. So gs.s 4as Hs-
Madam Dorman Teacher Of French.
MIR Gibson, Teacher OF Drawing and Painting.
Mr YeteH, Teacher OF Music.
CifculArs bc obtained At tho bookstores.
Aug x23-eolm
WANTED, immediateiy-A thoroughly qualified teacher Of
the Latin and Greek languages boarding
ada Virginia The appcsn! 10 be single gentleman, gadu
si5o and board. Address, with full particuiass X
5t.4. 81 Il. l.. BROCKETT,
Aug 3l-dat Alexandria, Virginia.
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EDWARD X. COLLINS,
No. 5s Wall strcet, n. Y.
BROWN, 5BiPLEY, d CO.,
Liverpool.
STEPHEN KENNARD K CO.,
~ Austin Tfiare, London.
D. @. WAINWRIGHT h CO.,
Paris.
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AND WARRANTS fsOCATED.-T'he subscribers will
la Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, give
q description the land located.
IL upon examination this proves they will
hensves land giving for another for the
quantity
resides West give
personal superinendencs.
MILLER b BROWN,
7tl street, opposite The Post Office, Washington D. c.
t4-1awAn
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT..
The Treasury Department consists of the Offices o the Sec
retafy OF the Treasury two comproers commissioner Of
the customs, sir auditors treasurer register solicitor light
house board and coast
The following brief indication Of the duties Of ese
several offices and OF the force employed therein respectively
Secreary 0fcc.Hon James Guthrie, Secretary Of the
Treasury Hon. L. g. Washington, Assistant Secretary
engineer in charges architect and three
temporarily employed and twenty three clerks The Secre
try the Treasury charged with the general supervision
Of the fiscal transactions of the aud o the
cuhon Of the laws concerning the and navigation
Of the United States He uperntends the survey Of the
coast the lighthouse establishment the marine hospitals OF
he United States, and the construction of certain public
buildings for custom houses and other purposes
First ComproJsrs OaiceElisha Whittlesey, esq, Comp
roer and fifteen clerks He presoribes the mode Of keep
Ing aud rendering accounts for The civil and diplomatic
wee as well as The public lands and revses and cor titles the
balances arising thereon
Secoad ComproNer's O6rce.-John VI. Brodhead, esq,
Comptroller, and clerks lie prescribes tho mode
Keeping and rendering tho Of the army, navy
end Indian departments Of the public services and revses and
eertihcs the balances arising thereon
Office of Commissioner of The Hugh j. Anderson,
eq Commissioner and eleven clerks lie prescrbes the
mode Of keeping and rendering the Of the
revenue and disbursements aud for the building and repair
ing &c and reyscs and cerdes the balances
Mlnng thereon,