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OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE PUBLIC PRINTING
Washington. September 20, 1856.
TN pursuance of The provisions Of the "Acl
il 10 provide for executing the public print
ing" &c, approved August 20, 1852, sealed pro-
posals will be received at this Office, in the CAPT.
iol, until the first Monday I'D day. of December
next, al twelve o'clock, IN, for furnishing the
paper that may be required for the public printing
for the year commencing on The LIST day Of Decem-
Der, 1856, and ending on the Isl dayof December,
1856.
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ascertained, the quantity, qualify, and description,
OF each kind of paper that will be required
Glass l..
10000 realms fine printing paper, uncalendered, to
RS measure "a by 3S inches, and 10 weigh
f~orty-fve pounds to the ream OF $50
sheets.
1000 reams fine printing paper, calendered, 10
measure "a by 80 inches, and 10 weigh
ffy-six pounds 10 the ream Of $50 sheets.
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5000 reams superine sized and caIendered print
ing paper, to measure "a by 80 inches
and 10 weigh ffiy-two pounds 10 the ream
of $50 sheets.
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printing paper, TO measure "a by 30 in
ches, and TO weigh forty-eight pounds 10
the ream of $50 sheets.
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! 900 reans superfne sized and calendered map
paper, of such sizes as may be required,
corresponding in weight with paper
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twenty pounds per ream of $50 sheets.
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200 reams superfne plate paper, (calendered or
uncalendered, as may be TequiredO 10 by
"a inches, and Of such weight per ream as
may be required.
The fibre of the paper of each ofthe above classes
TO be of linen and cotton, free from all adulteration
with minera or other substances ,ofa fair Wilderness,
and put up in quires oftweniy-four sheets each, and
in bundles of two reams each, each ream TO con-
tain $50 perfect sheets. Uniformity in color,
thickness, and weight will be required and no
bundle exclusive of wrappers) varying over or
under five per cent. fromthe standard weight will
be received, and The gross weight will in all cases
be required. Mixing of various thicknesses in
the same bundle TO make up the weight will be
considered a violation of the contract.
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r. r. HIBBARD'S WILD CHERRY BITTERS
AN EXCELLENT REMEDY.

IBBARD'S Wild Cherry Bittcrs Is the
jul best Purifier of the Blood and the best anti
dote for Dyspepsia we have ever found. 1t is the
best Strengthening Bitters for all who are debili
iated by sickness or whose nerves have been
shattered from excitement or overworking them.
selves that can be found in any other purgative in
the world. II IS perfectly harmless and gentle in
its nature, and when once used will be found
highly beneficial, especially 10 females. Try il
and become convinced; our word for il, you will
not regret il.
Spruce street, New York; and ]. GIBBS, corner of
9Th and E streets; A. B~AssETT, POS d street; and
E.. H. WERNER, Pennsylvania avenue, Washing
ton, D. c.; and by dealers and druggists gener-
ally. July l0-3m
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100 600 copies SOLD '11Lloyd's

- #phEAI oIEAhEOAI WOhh VIII
be ready on or about the 24ih Of October.
Contentst
First Application of Steam.
Life of John Fitch-Engraving of his first Boat.
Life Of Robert Fulton-Engraving Of his first
American Boat on the Hudson River.
Robert Fulton and Livingston's first Ohio River
Boai-Correct Likeness-Ful Particulars.
Latrobe's First Boat.
First Sieubenville Boat.
First Explosion on the Western Waters; from
an Eye Witness.
Maps Of the Western Waters Towns, Cities
and Distances laid down correctly,
Of Killed and Wounded; List of Steamboats,
now aAoat.
Correct Views Of Piusburg, Wheeling, Cincin-
matt, Louisville, ST. Louis, and New Orleans, in
1855; sketch Of each place Population, Bust
ness, &c, &c.
Fast Time OF Boats on the Ohio and Mississippi
Rivers
List of Sleamboat officers on the Western
Waters. :.
The New Steamboat Law-Wnh Comments
Life Boats.
Disasters on the Lakes Names Of Lost, Killed,
and Wounded.
The High Water in 1910, 1882, Is47.
List OF Plantations on the Mississippi River.
Important United States Supreme Court Steam
boat Decisions.
Three hundred pages, with one hundred en-
cravings, handsomely bound. BY RENTING One
Dollar, OpostpaidJ you will receive a copy Of the
above work.
Orders from the trade solicited, and agents
wanted in every town and city 10 canvas for the
work.
Address JAS. I. LLOYD & Co.
Post Office Buildings, Cincinnati, o.
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IT AW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Court
ofthe United States.-ROBERTJ. WALKER
and LOUIS JANIN have formed a copartnership
under The name of +" WALKER & JANIN," for the
argument of cases in the Supreme Court OF the
United States, at Washington city, where both
will attend throughout the future sessions Of that
court. They may be addressed al Washington,
New York, or New Orleans.
Ian lQ-eo3m
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NJ Ew BOOKs.-The Heiress Of Haughton,
IN or the Mothers Secret. a novel, by the au-
thor Of Emily Wyndham," "Ravensclif," &c.
Price 37t cents.
WAIKNA, or Adventures on the Mosquito
Shore, by Samuel A. Bard, with sixty illustrations.
Price ST. 55.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Sculpture, and
Pointing, by James Jackson Jarvis. Price sl-25.
Just received.
R. FARNHAM,
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 1lth street.
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children's French shoes are sold by The un
dersigned, on 10Th street, Just above Corcoran ~
Riggs Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he viii receive In
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety of ladies', misses, and children's French
gaiter walking shoes, white and black SATIN CATERS,
slippers, &c, made to order by H.. Weirman, OF
Philadelphia Of the best French gaiter materials,
and in the Ia,est Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as" slop-shop shoes; = being all custom
work, OF superior workmanship, and warranted to
give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and econ
oaly, will consult their interest by giving me q
call, and examine for themselves.
G WElRMhN.
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A VALUABLE EARN IN VIRGINIA,

IA 1000 Acres) for Sale-Having leased for
a term of years, "The Fsuquier White Sulphur
Springs" TO persons whose high reputation war
rants the beliefthey will be kept in the best style,
the undersigned now offers for sale The valuable
farm which surrounds the Springs.
II contains upwards of $50 acres of low grounds
remarkable for extraordinary crops of corn, and
capable Of being made the best possible mea ows.
As part OF this land yielded 100 bushels ola stayle
acre, in 1853, the twelfth year of successive Iti-
walton, without manure and in 1854, bad as VAS
the season, produced 10 bushels-the Farm Is
easily susceptible of division, and is certainly one
of the best in Virginia.
Terms Onethird on the LIST OF December next,
and the balance in one and two years thereafter,
with interest from date of delivery.
For further particulars inquire ofthe subscriber,
by letters addressed TO "Warrenton Springs, Vir-
ginia, /" or TO Washington, DC.
May LIT THOMAS GREEN.
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I'D ETTERs TO THE PEOPLE on

IL Health and Happiness, by Catherine E.
Beecher. Paper 37A cents cloth, so cents.
History ofthe Council Of Trent, fromthe French,
by John McClintock, ID. ID. Price 81.
Harpers' Picture Books for the Nursery, by
Jacob Abbott, in three volumes, each complete
in itself. Price so cents each. (.
New volumes Of Harpers' Story Books. Price ST..
Just received al
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Aug l6 Bookstore, near 9th street.
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
OFFICE No. 292, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Corner of 10th street, over Savings Bank


Corner of 10th street, over Savings Bank
THIS CEMETERY Is laid out ON the plan
il of the celebrated Greenwood of New York,
a quarter miles north OF the Capitol, North Capt.
tol street, leading directly 10 the Gateway, This
company have received a charter from Con-
gress, appropriatiag this ground for ever to burial
purposes, making a fee title to the purchaser, and
prohibiting all encroachments from Legislation or
otherwise, which is Of vast importance to those
who wish their dead TO repose where they have
placed them for it has become a custom in all
cities whef the burial ground becomes valuable
for other purposes, to sell il, and throw the dead
promiscuously into one large pit, and legal mea-
sures cannot prevent il, as no titles are given to
the ground.
N. b. Office hours from 10 a m, TO IL m, wher
pamphlets containing the Charter, Bylaws, and
a Map of the Grounds, and all other Information
can be obtained.
All orders left with Mr.. James F. Harry
410, 7th street, or any other undertaken, will be
promptly attended 10. June lily
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TAYLoR & MAURY have the honor to

TAYLOR Il MAURY have the honor TO
il announce the completion Of preparations Tor
the festive season. 10 addition to their ordinary
stock, (Which has always been characterized by
elegance and w rietyJ they have received
A choice selection Of beautifully illustrated aud
t~asiefully bound Books.
Articles OF" %vertu," in Porcelain, Bronze, and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks, in papier macbe and rosewood.
Card Baske $, lnkstands, Ladies' Csbas.
Cigar Stands and Gases, Poriemonnaies
Taper Stands, &c.
Together with a general assortment OF novelties
remarkable for q combination Of the useful wih
The ornamental at prices suitable to the artisan OF
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9th street.
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FxCELsIoR; HELPS TO PROGRESS

ID in Religion, Science, and Literature.
A new monthly magazine, edited by the Rev.
James Hamilton, d.. d., of London. Price 81 SO
per annum.
Although nominally a young Mems Magazine
il will be n main effort of the conductors to pro-
vide for young men that healthful stimulus and
the aids TO improvements, which many Of them are
now SO anxious TO secure.
The editor has secured the assistance of many
able and excellect contributors, and every effort
will be made TO render the work worthy the pat
ronage and support ofthe christian public.
Agents for the District,
GRAY Il BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street.
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NEW GROCERY, WINE AND LIQUOR
STORE.

.E.L. .E olOnC. .at Er#.# H.#.U Fl
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public, that he has opened a
a new store, No. 474, Penn. Avenue, between
I'D and 4 and a half street, Fizgerald's Build
ing, two doors east Of the United States
Hotel,
Where he intends 10 keep constantly on hand a
large and varied assortment of Foreign and
Domestic
WINES, La $ s e 8,
And Fine Groceries,
Consisting Of fine Teas, Sugar, Flour, Soap,
Olives, Raisins, Figs, Sardines, Anchovies, Otard.
Marrett & Co, Pinet Il Co, and Colonel<Cha
bard's Brandies, in cases, demijohns and casks
Old Jamaica Rum, Sherries, Madeira, Port of
various descriptions; st. Julien Claret, Cha
teaux Margaux, in cases; Champagne Cider,
Brandy Fruits, Reynolds Edinburg Ale, Anne
settle, Maraschino, Curacao, Absynth, Champagnes,
and a large and various description of Havana
Segars.
Also, Porter, Ale, and Cider. d
Families are particularly requested 10 call and
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere
Members Of Congress are also informed, that
their orders will be promptly attended TO, and de-
livered AT their houses on the shortest notice.
A general assortment of Fine Havana Segars,
imported direct by the subscriber, at Wholesale
and Retail.
officers Of the United States Navy can have
their Mess Stores put up at the shortest notice.
A general assortment OF
PRESERVED MEATS, SOUPS, &c,
Put up at the shortest notice, and warranted 10
keep on long voyages.
Country orders punciually attended 10, and
Country Produce, Of all descriptions, received on
JONAS p. LEVY,
No. Ala Penn. nveuue, north sideO between
Sd and Al streets, two doris east OF the United
States Hotel Oct 4-3t
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NOR SALE or LEASE, Lot n. squar

IL 256, fronting on Pennsylvania avenue, the
site on which the Apollo Hall formerly stood.
The lot has a front Of IS feet 4 inches, by an aver.
age depth of about S. feet.
The terms Of sale will be: One fourth in cash
the balance in one, two, and three years, with
interest, satisfactorily secured; or il will be leased
for a term, from one year up 10 twenty.
There Is no use in recapitulating the command
ing appearance of the locality Of the above lot, as
il is generally conceded TO be one Of the best lots
now vacant on Pennsylvania avenue.
Inquire Of WIN Morrow, 1874 G street, or at Il
G.. DYER's..
Nov S-en2fir
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FORAGE WATERS, the great Music and
IL Piano Forte dealer, 1893 Broadway, New
York, prefering 10 share a large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il TO the sharpers OF
Wall street, TO raise available means TO enable him
10 stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at a large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures also those of several OF the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from hiS
own factory, and Melodeons of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo make- al
iording an opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere Each instrument warranted. Second
5and Pianos al great bargains-pnces from $50 IA
10 Sl60. Music and musical instruments OF all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads OF schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues OF mu
SIC and schedule o. factory prices of Pianos, Melo
deems and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 2l-d3m
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GREAT COMPLAINTS having bee,

" made of the irregularity of the running fthe
boats between Washington and Alexandria, for
the accommodation Of the public, the undersigned
has determined 10 run the steamer GEORGE
PAGE as follows, viz:
and AZ, p. m.
From Alexandria, Vt, 81, l04, a. m; l2!, 2, 4,
and 81, p. m.
Omnibuses connecting with the boat will leave
the corner of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue at 9, ~, ct, and IL, a. m; 1913, "a, and ~,
p. m.
Nov TT GEORGE AGE.
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IODERN LANGUAGEs.-D. e. Groux,

I'VE a native of France, teacner of Medern Lam
guages, especially. French, Spanish, and German
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
atty. Professor of Numcsmatics, for the classif-
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
an 7h streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent al that place.
Sep 2l-dtf
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COAL,-COAI!

THE consumers Of Coal are respectfully inform:
IL ed that the undersigned can furnish them
with a superior article, and at the very lowest
price. Punctuality and just weight is his motto,
and he assures all that may favor him with their
orders that they will have no cause TO complain.
Call at the Yard on Sd street, a few steps south Of
PA. avenue. III. G. narrower,
Sent. lin
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MAscULrYEs AND FEMEN1NEs.-The number
Of males born is always greater than the fe-
males by about four per cent. At twenty years
OF age this preponderance is entirely lost, and
there arc more males than females. At seventy
the sexes are about even, and the ultimate age
of the human being is reached without any
decided advantage TO either sex. There are
now 430 American women above one hundred
years Of age.
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L otal ana pers anal.

The VarietIes.-Itis with pleasure we state
that Mr.. John I. Ford zone of the lessees Of The
Baltimore Holiday street theatre) has reftted and
adorned the Varieties in a style of unsurpassed
elegance, combining comfort with his admirable
improvements. II is emphalically ga drawing
room theatre where the spectator may sit as
costly as al home, while Witnessing the we'll
chosen Entertainments Net only has the house
Iron Hall, Pennsylvania avenue between Tenth
and Ninth ~slreets) been judiciously fashioned, but
a remarkably talented corps of actors and ac-
tresses engaged, who, by their artistic excellence,
bear the name of "the star company so appro-
priately applied TO them.
The manager presents, nightly, the best dramas
and comedies; the characters in them being ADM
rably performed, 10 the general satisfaction of the
auditory.
We heartily approve his determination not 10
minister TO viscious appetites, by the production
of slang and indecent plays, but such only as can
ediiy while they make no deleterious impressions
upon the mind.
Fire.-Yesterday morning, about eleven o'clock,
the Perseverance engine-house was discovered
on fire the match of the incendiary, it is cur
rently believed, having been applied to two parts
of the building. The apparatus was removed in
an uninjured condition, but other property of the
company, in the second story, was consumed, in
Guiding a beautiful national flag. The bell, hav-
ing been detached, by the flames, from its fast
ening, fell on the outside of the engine house,
while the sleeple toppled through the roof. Little
more than the bare walls are left standing a sad
monument of incendiarism.
The Columbia engine-house was consumed by
fire five or six years ago and the Northern
Liberties engine house, about two years since,
was destroyed by a similar agency and now the
Perseverance has Served as food for g the de-
vourlng element"
Snow.-In nearly all the cities north of Wash
ingion, the newspapers have chronicled the fall of
snow. On Wednesday morning, the Philadel-
phians welcomed 'the first of the season. and the
North American thus POLITICALLY speaks Of il:
'slowly and silently the NAL white flakes, pure
as infant souls, fell down among the emerald grass
and the still blooming flowers Of the fall etc. We
have yet had no snow in this meridian, but, from
the feel of the weather, and the appearance of the
clouds, yesterday evening, we shall not be sur
prised if we soon have a visitation of"small white
flakes, pure as infant souls" or, in plain language,
SNOW,
Washington and Alexandria X ailroad.-
The track between the two cities is nearly com
pleted, and, on Monday week, the locomotive and
train of cars. will make their first journey. Al
least, such is the present calculation.
Avenue aIouse.-Mr. Dexter, formerly of the
National Hotel, having become the lessee Of the
Avenue House, corner of Louisiana avenue and
Seventh street, has reftted il in a style Of beauty
and comfort, and made such arrangements as
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John H.. BUTHMANN. Importer and

~ Dealer in Wine, Brandy, &c, has received
his supply Of Bordeaux Wines, TO say
300 cases Of Red and White Wine, consisting OF
Chateau LATTE, Chateau Margaux, Chateau,
LeoviIe, Margaux Medoc, St. Julien, ST. Estephe,
Haut Sauternes, &c.
25 hogsheads Of Claret and White Wine.
Also, received by former arrivals
IS cases St Peray sparkling.
% cases Of Rhine Wines, some Of il Of very
high grade.
Likewise Sparkling Moselle.
N. B.-From Bordeaux a NAL cask of extra
superior Cognac, $40 per gallon.
1nnr @3iir
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LAW PARTNERSHIP.
OUERT y. WALKER &LOUIs JANIN

III have formed a co-partncrship under the firm
of" WALKER & JAN1N," for the management and
argument Of cases in the Supreme Court Of tho
United States, and before the Court of Claims, nj
Washington city.
Address: Washington, d. G.
May l0-3meod
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4 PoCALYPTC SIX ETCHEs-Lectr

A POCALYPTC sKETCHES-Lectures
IA on the Book of Revelation, by The Rev. John
Cumming, ID. d.; IS cents.
Benedictions, or the Blessed Life, by the Rev.
J. Cumming, ID. d. IS cents.
School Books and School Requisites Al The low
est price, for sale at the bookstore of
GRAY " BALLANTYNE,
On 7h street, near Odd Fellows Hall
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CARD

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
City Of austia, Teras.

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Ciiu Of .4,istin, Tsras.
REFERENCES:
Hon. Al. Butler, u. S, Senator, S. Carolina.
Hon. ID. X. Atchison, u. $. Senator, Missouri.
II. M. II. Hunter, IT,. 8. Senator, Virginia.
James M. Mason, II. s. Senator, Virginia.
Col. S. Cooper. Adj. Gen. u. s. A. Wash, ID. G
Thomas Green, esq, Washington, DC.
c.. c. Jamison, Prest Bank Of Bait, Bait, Md.
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