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INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.

Agricultural Dirsioa Of The Patent 0bfccIaterestins
Agricultural Information from the Sodh-A letter has beer
rece this office from Mr.. Glover, the naturalist dated
Tallahassee the gath ultimo, which gives information
that win be read with interest:
have finished my drawings the scale insect the
range, and searching daily in the cotton fields for the
aerpar, which has not yet made Its appearance here
OF it almost plantation but examination
il be the moths of the boil worm. fear the boil
will be the neighborng plantations this
they have made early appearance The crops
HouFishng in the neighborhood The weather
quite unsettled and have thunder storms, accompanied
with heavy rains, every day.
disease in has made its appearance mere
called by the of frenchng The ground liza
Bile french found in spots in the fields, and the corn
produced such spots yellow coored, striped and sick
looking, presenting great contrast TO the rest OF the
1.-THE Chill clover appears do we'll heard planter
praise it highly yesterday His crop looks exceedingly Well
" IL few OF the best fig cuttings sent here, think
they would prove highly productive, the fig - cultivated
easily the much abused aantus at the North and
may eventually greater source OF profit dried and
cured in a manner similar to the Smyrna figs of com
Tho only difficulty perceive affecting the sue
OF the cultivation OF the fig that they unfortunately
pen the and thus lose much OF their saccha
rine matter
proper method Of drying gs append the receipt of Mr.
Brownies
Thoe which are to be dried are left the till they
are dead ripe which known by drop of sweet liquid thai
appears hanging from the eye The figs being gathered
are placed wicker hurdles in dry airy shed and whe1
is off, they exposed every morning to the
during the hottest part Of the day To facilitate the
Of drying, the figs occasionally iaened with the hand
and in moist dull weather they placed in rooms warmed
by stoves When they thoroughly dried they packed
in baskets in boxes in layers, alternately with Iona
straw and laurel leaves, and this they sold :,
merchants IN some parts q The south Of France hg ar,
the hg tree and then dried the Of the ye being
harden their skins"
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Georgetown College, d. g.

NHE next session OF bs institution Will Monday,
the Sd Of September The preparatory department
who devote themselves moral intellectual
of those conhded 10 their spacious building
just been Completed be used exclusively m Accommodation
u the students Their domoy, Fairgrounds, study
hall, class rooms, &c will be entirely distinct those
other Students and officers especially assigned will
their pasmcs and preside their studies complete paa~
ton will thus be effected between the younger Older
Of which apparent who
least experience in the education Of youth
The observatory Of the college, its extensive philosophical
libraries
specimens and Shells afford the students Of This institution ad
vantages rarely to be met with.
b. A. MACUIRE,
Aug 5-dlm aqssse President
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

Custom House Dioiso Time Of transportation Boad-I
the port which the merchandise is to be transported be
not hundred miles distant by the pro-
posed the time inserted in the bond shall be twenty days
f hundred and less than two hundred and fifty miles
thirty days; if hundred and fifty and less than five
hundred miles, sixty days. and II five hundred miles,
ninety days. but if the distance be hundred and
fifty miles, the collector may at the instance OF the party
allow thirty additional days.
Receipt of Goods Tiae.Ninc months will be allowed
for of merchandise in bond between the At
anc Pacific ports of the United States around Cape
Horn four months by other routes between these ports
If the transportation within the time prescribed retarded
by accident other unavoidable cause regular protest
and due proof OF the accident other unavoidable
the collector may receive the goods, any part thereof
within reasonable time thereafter.
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Delightful Excursion.
a ap--n
8III,|1

a ~p-U THE YoUNo CATHOLIC FRIENDS SOCIETY
k6H1r inform their friends public thsy have
chartered the meteorological George Wash
ah il sif annual excursion 10 the White Hoasr Pavilion
thursday van of August society elohs
aud school nearly one hundrod poor children.
The committee families
comfort and pleasure,
Of Che dance
Dsne supper confectionery, se moderate prices
W experienced caterer
Ins boat VIII leave 0eorseiown O'Clock Washington
neock Navy Yard at ~, and Ale The
boat viii make second washngton wharf al
o'clock Returning, viii White House and 10
O'Clock, n.
Ieker admitting gen. and ladies children 81
De mad at the of j. f. Ellis
a. kenhedys bookstore and j. r. Calans drug store street
Washington L. kidwes High street,
and from members OF the socey boat
Committee Of .irrong snasats.
b Owens, Frank Nerhapy,
Peter MeGnnis, Neil Kelly ''
lewis Newton, WIN, rlahery,
X Eichofn Nicholas Cellan,
J. Fendai Cain, Thomas H. Burche
George Savage,
Aug7 u
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OFFICIAL.

TREASURY DrrARrMEsr, August ,, 1885
Notice - hereby holders
by the act of 1896 redeemsbe and 18th November
e56 that the whole Of that VIII purchased
this department. the
for which cent premium win BIO paid addition
expressed in the certificates.
the holders
States, that purchases 81
also be made during The period ,e following
For stock Of the loan of 1912, premium OF per cents stock
OF The loans OF 1917 and e4S prenum of 10 per and for
stock Issued under the OF $780, commonly Texanndau
nifty stock, premium OF six per
Interest VIII also be allowed at the stipulated ia The cori
Gates from the Isl July tho day here
day in addition, enable the ensarer dram party
Certificates transmitted this present no
cc should be duly assigned the Uned States
tied 10 receive the purchase money.
Payment for these stocks Will be made BY drafts upon the
ant heasurs at Boston, New York. Philadelphia parties
entitled to receive Tho money may direct
JAMES GUTHRIE II
Secretary OF the Treasury,
Aug 4-dilNov30 riniel. Il
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TWO WEEKS LATER FROM CALlFORNIA.-HIGHLl
INTERESTING INTELLIGENCE

The steamship Northern Light arrived at New York
from San Juan Sunday evening last with San Francis
co dates July l6the through passengers having made
the in the unprecedented time OF nineteen days and
twenty hours. The Northern Light brought Al passen-
gers and nearly million in treasure. The isthnus
route is reported perfectly healthy
The mines in California yielding better than for
several years past Gold in large quantities has been dis
covered near Puget Sound.
Colonel Walker is still at Realejo where he retrealed
from San Juan del Sur Captain French came down by
the last from San Francisco join the
party. Colonel Kinney arrived NJ San Juan with party
of twenty-our the 10th ut in the brig Huntress of
Philadelphia They are engaged in putting up building
in San Juan.
Colonel Walker ii is thought WILL IN consequence Of
the cruel deserton by the natives ut the
at San Juan del Sur Join his fortunes with the gov
ernment party Al present he Is recruiting Leon
which place he recently held court-martia and NJ,
Dewey tie person who set fire 10 the house San Juan
del Sur ordered be shot aud his sentence duly
eeuted. His companion, generally known ss "Sam the
Plunker was also sentenced TO similar fate, and given
an hour 10 prepare himself during which period he
aged to effect his escape.
General Guondirlo has left Mauagua with force Of 800
men to attack Leon in the rear and it is thought by this
movement to put end TO these neyerendng revolutions
Al present the government forces may be estimated fol-
lows Reyez, 500 men; Grenada, 500 men; Managua,
l2O0 men,
The government OF Costa Rica which has heretofore
kept free from these internal bros has considered this
row common cause, and proered the government 1000
picked men,
Inc Alta California Of the 10th umo thus sums up the
foriuights news;
The chief matter Of Importance during the past fortnight
mas been the celebration OF the 4h Of July in this city AZ
winch the usual amount Of patriotic enthusiasm was
shown Six independent military companies turned ont
making goody display Very few accidents occurred to
mar the festivities OF the day
dispute occurred on the LIST Of July between Mr. Sam
uel Hermann, of Louisiana, and residing in this city,
ana NJ Dillon the French consul NJ Dillon having writ
zen some offensive communications his government re-
pecung the French residents Of California the subject
ken up by Mr. Hermann, and the consul refusing TO
Pn he was slapped in the face by Mr.. Hermann. duel
between the parties was anticipated but did not anspre,
mere being disagreement respecting the weapons Mr..
HERMANN being the challenged party chose small swords
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DEPARTMENT NEWS.
STATE DEPARTMENT.

Notice Warincra.We make the following extract of
letter from correspondent dated photographic Office, Ad
miraty, London, the 10th ultimo
tThc Spanish government has given notice that the
18th June last 1885, fixed light OF the natural color would
be exhibited in the vicinity of the Hermitage Of Santa Gaia
lima the of the port of Gon in the province
OF Oviedo, the north coast Of Spain.
The height of the light is ITO feet above the level Of the
sea- and will be visible the deck Of ship from 10 to
IL miles in clear weather.
The position the light is in latitude 40 deg 35
10 north longitude deg 81 min. 40 west of
Greenwich"
This notice affects the following admiralty charts Bay OF
Biscay No. Ga Gijon Bay, No II and the Spanish light
house list, No. i55.
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sVHss Fauquicr White sulphur Springs, Virginia,
open for the receponf company, and in far
condition than they have been.
them having been published
Btcllgencer Baltimore the effect III at
they for the season. traced irresponsible
unworthy Of notice. II to state that there
shadow of foundation III aud subscriber trusts that nc will
victim magny and that the respectable
Journals given currency by transferring
will aisabuse public mind through the
dun. ALEX. BAKER.
July I3-d&cplm
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). Q. aeauInE, Auotionser.

sy D. q. MCGUIRE Auctfoneer.
n XCELLENT FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EFrEGg
IL public aucEoa.On Tuesday morning, August = ~
o'clock, shah sell al The residence Of gentleman declining house
the side Of 10Th south otreuu
syvana all HE ful NJ lets viz
Rosew ooi paror nicholson
Crimson velvet sofa and chairs
Walnut carved reception chairs, what-not
French plate maniel mirror, China vases
Marble top rosewood fancy tables ottomAns
Handsome oil paintings astral lamps
Tapestry, Brussels and other carpets oieloh
Window curtains, shades, rugs
Mahogany hair sofa aud rocker
Do marble top sdebonrd, caHE-seat chahs
Dining, breakfast, and other tables
Mahogany Frenc bedscads
Do dressing bureaus, wasbttands
Bolsters and pillows counerpsnes, blankets
Silver plated set, cake basket casters
French china and
Cut-glas tumblers, wines, gobieia, cutlery
Refrigerator, cooking and other
Together with excellent Of kitchen requisites and
housekeeping articles.
Terms All s25 S25 credit
90 and 80 days, for satisfactorily endorsed hearing
JAS, g. MCGUIRE,
Aug3-d Auciioneer.
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Coiton's Great Atlas Of the world.

rruE publishers a. H. Cotton Co.. York announce to
public volume of this work. (containn M
ponion which
artists have uning labor and for
money sry Aouand doars
y be- Of
second, will be issued January
1h. truly valuable contribution
country.
American enterprise undertaken great erecu
great rki itself to the patronage ofa
7--dM
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ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE.

Collections and Writings by Public Q6icusl. All colec
of objects of natural history and the like and all field
other like local information, taken obtained by
any public officer, civil military, IN The hne of his duty,
belong to the government
2. But officers Of the government civil military, may
lawfully make collections and take for their
provided the be done without neglect of public duty
expense the and provided also that it be done
without violation Of superior order in their respective de-
partments.
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NENERhL AGENCY AT WAsIINGTON.--The sui
scber, formerly Richmond Virginia. having
Department, claimants govern
especially revolutionary services
and pensions under the recent acts Of Congress,
Having David
he perhaps the index which made
revolutionary in The first auditors Office
Richmond. lie has also index
the other public offices in The Capitol Of Virginia These the
him hope a claim him just, will
able show il, where claimant himself entirely
unable DO II.
claims 30 March, giving
all who battle who
charges will be very moderate. FELIX RICHARDS.
REFERENCES
Hon. Henry A. Wise, Accomac, Virginia.
James Lyons, Esq, Richmond, Virginia.
James Heath, late Commissioner OF Pensions, Richmond
Virginia.
Stafford III. parkck Richmond, Virginia.
Hon, John 8. rendleton, Virginia
Hon. Samuel Chiffon, Washington, D. q.
William ]. Ward, esq, Baltimore.
Lewis Timberake esq, New York
March 7--dacply.
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Home school for Young Ladies,
Nori0ieh, Connecticut.
e. B. Wrh,ter, A. NJ, N. D., Principal

RaTKHErcRs.
Hon L. United Norwich Connecticut
Prof D. Phlsrck, Superintendent Common Schools Con
neciicut.
Harvey Lindsey, NJ. ID.
J. II. Phillips, esq., Petent Once, Warrington.
Circulars with further hc 10 be had Nor
rison's booi store, Pennsylvania avenue.
M 7-iO,dkcut
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rnsr orrlor DEPARTMENT.

Nete Pou Office Wrnkeour readers are, perhaps, not
that writing printing, embossing anything except
the address envelope containing circular subjects the
package postage and such circulars will not be for
wardcd unless the full letter rate is prepaid All envelopes
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a3- Fifth Ward.-a meeting VIII DE held az Cas-
Hotel Tuesday evening o
ganizng a democratic assnciaun,
Aug A-3
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1farkefs.

BALrlMonK, Aug 6.-Wheat opened cents better, and
closed about Saturdays prices. Corn dull at % 81
cents; white 80 90 Flour-10O bbls. Howard street
IS 10 market from IL to rs cents better 1900 bbls
City Mills sold-he price has not transpired.
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Heary .s,orn..--KiVcd IN LigAtniag.

Bosros, Aug. 6.There tremendous thunder storm
here Saturday night The dwelling of VIM. Smiley, at
Rochester, struck by lightning, and Mrs Smiley
killed The Neptune House, at Chelsea Bead, and tho dwell
ling of Thomas jackson, also struck.
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OHIO and Mississippi Railroad Injunction Case.
ST.. LOUIS Aug. G.-The injunction of the Ohio and
Mississippi railroad up Saturday, when the court
granted postponemen till Monday at the request OF the
defendants The principal points of the petition fraud in
deciding the road to Messrs. Page Bacon.
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Indian Var.

Sr. LOUIS, August 6.The Omaha Indians attacked the
combined forces of the Sioux Ohaynos and Apaches the
10th ult and defeated them after serious conflict killing
woundng many Logan, the chief Of the omaha was
slain.
Advices Fort Union that the Indians show signs
of hostility The government troops for Fort Pierce had ar
rived
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ny j. Q. MCGUIRE, Auotlonser.

ny j. O. MCGUIRE. Auotioueer.
FHEsAPEAkE AND OHIO CANAL BONDS Ar PUBLIC AUG
" uon.On Tuesday afternoon,
auction rooms, shall sell, without reserve
1900 Chesapeake and Ohio canal preferred bonds
$500 corporation Of Alexandria coupon stock. a.a
Terms cash, In current funds.
JAS. q. MCGUIRE
Aug 4-d Auciionesr,
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ny LEG X APH.
Ere and Loas Of Life.

New YoaK, Aug Cat fire in Chatham street las
night children of Mr. Isaac Jacobs burned death
Mrs. Hecht and her infant severely burned Mr. ia
cobs has been arrested suspicion of firing the store TIT
insurance 81 ,000
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Rob6eru.

SARATOGA, Aug 6.Robert Halsey, of Ithaca, has been
robbed Congress Hall Of 50 900 railroad bonds ewey
diamonds The burglars have been arrested, but the
property has been recovered.
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PIrTsnuRo, August 5.The river here has depth Of six
feet three inches and is falling.
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LOCAL NEWS.

The eIcursonsts who left Washington Tor Cape May
Saturday afternoon last with unexpected dappont
ment in consequence Of distressing accident board
Delaware steamer The particulars OF this accident thu,
given in telegrsphe despatch from Philadelphia:
1.-THE steamer General Mcdonald which started IRON this
city last night excursion Cape May got up by Mr..
jarrett Of baltimore, met with sad accident in the Della
ware river About nine o'clock the steamer when OF the
Lazareo, in collision with the schooner g. Pesse,
which struck her the larboard side, rskng the wheel
house, &C., clear ait, doing considerable damage Some
eight ten who in the barbershop
overheard and drowned before assistance could reach them
The schooner sustained but little damage. The accident
caused quite disappointment to large number Of
sons from Baltimore, who waiting New Castle for
the arrival of the steamer, the accident which compelled
them TO return home without accomplishing the trip to the
Capes."
Another despatch says
The Mcdonald had but $50 passengers board being
designed to take larger number Of Bamoreans at New
Castle The schooner showed light, but the night
dark and stormy that the pilot deceived to the dis
lance. Most Of the passengers being strangers it mpos
sble to give the of the lost the exact number All
accounts that there ten twelve in the
babershop at the time of the disaster all Of whom must have
been crushed to death drowned by being carried
board The steamer struck the schooner the arboard
side, and the boom of the latter entered the
crushing everything in its carrying away the wheel
house and all the rooms that side of the steamer
Since the above in type, have received the Penn
vanan Of yesterday morning which contains the following
additional particulars:
"Mr Coverly Of Beverly, sitting in his room, and
hurled overheard with great force receiving serious
he rescued
"Mr Walton attached to the Delaware County Republi
also hurled into the river and rescued by Cap
tain Spencer OF the schooner Maria L. Hail. but
sorry to say he very much injured Mr. Coverdale was
taken to Beverly board the Edwin Forrest at eight
o'clock Sunday morning and it is feared he is internally
injured
can agent OF the boat named Woolley, who resided at
Chester also injured.
The coored who is employed board the boat
knieceaner is missing and it is supposed he drowned
One of the agents Of Cannng Express also reported
10 be missing.
The Sun Immediately fired up and left her
wharf at Chestnut street about M for the relief OF the
Mcdonald
The pilot Of the Sun informs that all the passengers
taken from the Mcdonald and he estimates the number
at $50 at least.
The Sun arrived here at o'clock, and the passengers
earnest to get home heartily satisfied with Saturday
night excursions The Sun returned to the Lazareo took
the Mcdonald in tow and towed her into Wilmington Della
ware, where she will be repaired"
Since Saturday have been visited with very heavy
rains, which have had delightfully."- cooling effect At
yesterday the mercury stood at so.
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Steamboat Burnt.

New 0nLEANs, August 4.-The steamer Alton, with two
thousand bales of cotton, burnt Yazoo river few
days since.
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National Medical College,
Washington, D. c.

fh ihy fourth annual Of commence ON
1856. = - - " .''
FACULTY.
Thomas Miller NJ d.. Professor Anatomy and Physiology
VIM r. johnston M and Disease of
Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, NJ d. Professor of Maiera Msdica
and Hygiene
Jno Fred May H. d. Professor Principles and Practice of
surgery. !
Grafton Tyler NJ H. Professor Pathology and Practice or Med
icine and OF Cliaica Medicine.
Lewis Vi steiner, NJ d., Professor
Edward NJ scott, ~ D., Prosector and Demonstration
Thomas Miller, ~. d., Dean.
Like similar institutions in Europe, which
The regular lectures and The
under the roof
Practical Anatomy 10
MaIienlaing fee payable only s
bf"n"auhs
Admission the medical surgical clinic without charge
The lectures afternoon and evening thereby
enabling during hours al
tend =
For further information, address
THOMAS MILLER NJ. ID.
Dean of the Faculty.
NJ DE hadical students deiriDg situation resident
he Washington inrnay (Which the department of the
National Medical Coesel application
Ter 10 Joshua Riley, NJ d. of the Washington
who viii give any information that may be desired.
IL ~ unnecessary 10 state the
hospital Tor cincalJnsncon. Those application win
have precedence Six be chosen before
July 7, 1855.
July 10 eodlstNovd&sw
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By ). G. MCGUIRE, Auctioncer.

VERY VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY ON PENNsYI.
yania avenue, known rnts Hotel public
part lot 10 No. s5 fronting fee nses on
ss a s na
S" ns q & .aS SHd a brick house. with
Ie house Is butt Of The best materials and handsomely
and gas in every Of The bu ding The building
s back M soS w nl aI ose aa
azza running the full depth
lent pump Of water the whole enclosed with nneee,
and handsomely ornamenied with shubbery.
h f 0f restaurant ans
executive departments no property
cuped $50
ans % a s .s". Ct s"s
choice liquors wines cigars and bar fixtures win be sold
s ss and Of which vi" be furnished previous
Terms estate: one,bird eah the residue in one
and two years. with interest," secured by deed Of
-rhe property may be examined
July 26-eodSds Auctioneer
SIX Ean ssr DWELLINGS sOK KaNT-The
They four s'ores besides basement and attic
ar" s
ne ~ sa $ Vicinity Of s s and
house. occupied by Mr. q W Rgs. and GOV. Marcy
Riggs 4 Co.'s banking house. ''p' ''lD''' -
Aug l--1awaw [rnteLl A.. HYDE.
no chose OF customers sottIed the
which we them with me confident
tended to- beg leave that in
believe the failure attributable
appreciation of
huted TO utter indifference inability comply
cations IL is important that should discriminate
those w casse To enable
all those OF the former forward and BY
notes al short dates
fny ~ 3aw2wif HOOE, BRO, & Co
AND WARRANTS LoCATED.-The subscribers will To-
cate land warrants 10 Ohio Indiana Illinois, Iowa. and give
a correct description of the land located.
II examination this description
themselves take the and, giving for another
quantity. sh##
firm West will give the business his
personal supcrintendence,
MILLER BROWN,
,th street, opposite the Post Office, Washington.
July li-2aw3m
ID NCIBARDS. JAMES VI. D.. Homo Dpathic Physictan
Ii and sugeon graduate of the Homeopathic College
deipha
Office New York and 18Th street, up stairs OPP
posite the banking house Of Riggs Co., Washington c.
RErEREHcEs
Richard Gardiner, M. d., Philadelphia.
Walter Wilamson NJ. ID.
Alvan r. Small, NJ, d.
"A. Ruihwel, Washington.
Professor A, ]. Huntington, Washington
Jos $. Walter, NJ. d., Alexandria
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