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OFFICE OF SECRETARY AND TREASURER,
SoLpIERs' HONE,


Near The city Of Washington.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
- office until Monday, (noon,) the 2sth Of July,
1861, for the construction of two buildings ct the
Soldiers Home, somewhat 5imilar to the two
now there known as officers quarters.
!; The plans and specifications may be examined
at this Office, where all information relative to
the location sud character Of the buildings will
be given.
Every offer fer the construction Of theee build
ines must be accompanied by responsible writ
ten guaranty that, if the bid should be accepted
the party OF parties WILL within ton days, enter
into an obligation, with good and sufficient se-
curity, to erect the proposed buildings according
to theplsns and specifications which have been
or may hereafter be furnished and adopted.
The proposals will state the difference between
facing the walls with white stone or marble, sim
liar to the buildings already erected, or facings
with the best pressed bricks; or bidders may, in
addition, make such proposals as 10 other mate
risls as their experience may suggest.
In deciding on the bids, regard will be had 10
the materials offered, and the right will be re-
served by the Board of Commissioners of the
Soldiers Home 10 accept such offers only as may
be deemed most advantageous for the institu-
ton and also TO reject the whole should none
Of them be deemed acceptable.
All bids TO be sealed and endorsed "Proposals
Cor Building" and addressed TO
BENJAMIN KING,
Asst Surgeon, Secretary and Treasurer.
July 3-dtd
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PENSION OFFICE, JUNE ., 1881.
TO all iohon Il may concern


A PPLlCATIoN having been made under the
"A act Of 23d June, 1850, for the reiesuo OF the
land warrants described herein, which arc alleged
to have been iost or destroyed notice il hereby
given that, ut the date following the description
Of each warrant, q new certificate OF like tenor
will be issued, ii no valid objection shoald then
appear.
No. 27,674, for 50 acres, issued under the act
Of Sd March, 1855, in the name of William Tsy-
lor, and granted on the 18th day Of March, 1856
August I, 1851.
No. 3oss5, for lso acres, issaed under the sct
Of March, 1855, in the name of Susanna Hub
bard, widow Of JolD Hubbard, deceased and
granted on the l6th day Of June, labs-August
81, 1861.
No. 3,ll6, for l60 acres, issued under the oct
of ls47, to Augustus Ingram, private of Captain
Murray's company, second regiment Of Tennessee
infantry-Septembe 8, 1851.
No. 46,745, for l2o acres, issued under the act
of March, 1855, in the name of Jacob Gulick, and
granted on the oath day of January, lsb6-Sep-
tember 2l, 1861.
No. b6,6o2, for 80 acres, issued under the Act
of September, 1850, in the name Of Elizabeth
Wells, widow of Daniel Wells, and granted on
the 9th day of September, ls54.-September
20, 1861.
No. At, 800, for 100 acres issued under the act
of March, 1856, in the name of Alexander Orme,
and granted on the 18th day of October, 1885,
September 2s, 1861.
No. 7l,e26, for leo acres, issued under the act
of March, 1865, in the name Of Amos Arthur,
and granted on the 18th day of August, 1851
October H. 1861.
No 6s,b2o, for go acres, under act Of ls47, and
bearing date May 9Th, 1850, in favor Of Michael
Ropp father of Samuel Ropp, deceased, third
Indiana volunteers, Mexican War.-October l3,
1861.
No. 64,52e, for l2o acres, issued under the
act Of March, 1855, in the name Of James Long
and granted on the 3lst day OF March, 1869.
October 10, 1861.
JOSEPH q. BARRETT,
Commissioner.
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ARMY SUPPLIES.
OYylcE OF ARMY CLOTHING AND EoUrPAsg,
Corner OF Rooard and Mercer Streets,

OrFicE OF ARMY CLOTHING AND EouIPAsg,
Corner OF HotoarI and Mercer Streets,
Ntv Ycrh, Jpiv 9, 1861.
= EALEp PROPOSALS are invited and will be
- received at this office until the lst Of Au-
gust next, for making by contract The following
Army Clothing, to be made Of materials furnish
ed by the Government, the articles to be delv-
cred at the United States Ddpot Of Army Cloth
ing aud Equipsge in this city, That is to cay
100000 infantry forage caps.
100000 infantry Uniform coste
10000 blue flannel sack coats.
100000 trowsers.
100000 flannel shirts,
100000 drawers.
200 900 greatcoats.
10000 leather stocks.
The above articles must be as we'll made in
every respect as the sealed patterns in this Office
where they may be examined. All articles made
under contracts herein invited, will be received
under rigid inspection made by sworn inspectors
appointed By authority of the United States.
Proposals will be preferred for each kind of
garment separately, and for moderate, though
not small quantities of each. Bidders will state
the quantities they will contract for, and the
shortest periods within which deliveries will be
made.
Each bidder In bis proposals will distinctly
state his place of business, and the names, ad-
drss, and responsibility of two persons proposed
as sureties for the material delivered, and the
quality Of the work required and he will also
state the shortest periods within which delivery
will be made.
Bids for clothing will be accepted only from
tailors In extensive business, dealers in clothing
accustomed to employ many operatives In that
line.
1t Is to be distinctly understood that contracts
are not transferable without the consent of the
proper authority, and that any sale, assignment,
or transfer, without such consent, (eIcept under
process Of law will be regarded as an absn-
donment for which the contractor and his sure
ties will be held responsible.
Delivery Of clothing is to commence ten days
after the material shall have been issued, and
the whole contracted for 10 to be promptly de-
livered according to the terms Of each contract.
Payment will be made on the delivery ofone hall
ofthe amount ofspy article contracted for, provid-
cd appropriations for atpurpose be made by Con-
gress; but one-tenth Of the amount due for each
delivery shall be retained till the contract is com.
pleted and the sum retained shall be forfeited to
the United States In case of defalcstion or non.
fulfllment by the contractor.
Forms Of proposals and guarantee will be fur.
nished on application to this Office; and no pro.
possl will he considered that does not conform
thereto.
Proposals will be endorsed, "Propossls 70.
Manufacturing Army Supplies" and Will be ad.
dressed to
Major D. Il. vINTON,
Qusrtermaster Q. 8. Army, N. Y.
il ltd Box 3,29e Post Office
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Gentlemen's Ready-made Clothing.
OUR present assortment Of GENTLEMEN'5
~ READY-MADE CLOTHING offers to citi-
Lens and strangers wishing an immediate outfit
superior inducements, embracing, at this time,
all styles and qualities of Dress and Business
Garments and Overcoats, in all varieties. Fine
Shirts and Under-clothing of all kinds. Kid
and other Gloves Of best quality. Scarfs, Ties,
Oravats, Stocks, Hosiery, &C., &c. All of which
we are offering at our usual low prices.
k6S- Clothing made to order in the most su-
perior manner WALL, STEPHENS, b co.,
mar 27--u 322 Penn avenue.
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Odeon HALL Odson HALL Odeon Hall /

Odeon HALL Odeon HallI 0deon Hall |
The Cheapest and Best Spring and Summer
Clothing in Washington can be had at
W1EsENFELD co.'s,
Corner Of Four-snd-s-half street. and Penn. az.
Spring Overcoats and Busters,
AT WIEsENFELD & cos.
Elegant Dress Suits, at lowest rates,
AT WIESENFELD & cos.
Beautiful Business Suits, at trifing cost,
AT WIESENFELD & cos.
Business Suits for young men,
Business Suits for middle ages,
Business Suits for all ages,
AT WIESENFELD & cos.
D7ess Suits for weddings,
Dress Suits for parties,
Dress Suits for bsst wear,
AT WIN5ENFELD & cos.
Goats by the thousand,
Pants by the thousand,
Vests by the Thousand
AT wIEsBNFELD 4 cos.
Boy's Clothing for the youngest,
Boys Clothing for all sizes,
Boys Clothing for larger boJs,
AT WTESENFELD i cos.
Cheaper than the cheapest
Finer than the finest,
Better than tke best,
Ara the garments,
AT WIESENFELD l. cos.
Save Jour money, as
avery few dollars
Will give you q splendid outfit for summer,
1fyou cali OF
AT WIESENFELD l. cos,
mar 9-TT&S Coz. Penn. ay. and A at.
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PLEA SURE G ARDEN.

ASSURE GARDEN
ERNST LOEFFLER takes this method to an
e nounce to his friends and the public gener-
ally that be has opened his garden, on the corner
of N. 7. avenue and First street, for the recep-
ton of visiters for the season. Music on Mon
day and Thursday evenings, and sacred con-
certs on Sunday evenings. he has always a
large supply of refreshments, wines liquors, &c.
Also, the very best lager beer from his own
brewery. He also furnishes lager beer to persons
throughout the city A bowling alley and gym
nasium have been fitted up for the accommods-
ton Of vieiters. may 24-lm
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C. M. ALEXANDER,

Attoney and Counsellor a. Patent Lda0, and
Solicitor of Patents.
Patent cases examined free of charge.
Applications conducted upon conditional fees
Advice on points Of law and Infringement
given.
Arguments prepared, and litigated cases con-
Quoted in the courts.
Office, corner of Seventh and F streets, wash
ington, D. O.
Refer to Hon. F. P. BLA1a, jun, Hon. WILLIAM
q. ENeLrsH, Hon. DANIEL E. SosEs.
feb lem
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GAS FIXTURES.

VTE have in store, and are daily receiving,
w GAS FIXTURES OF entirely new patterns
and designs and finish, superior in style to any
thing heretofore offered in this market. We In
vite citizens generally to call and examine our
stock of Gas and Water Fixtures, feeling conf
dent that we have the best-seacted stock in
Washington.
All work 10 the above line intrusted to our
care will be promptly attended to.
MYERS h MoGHAN,
mar 2O-6m 376 d street.
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Gun-Boats.
QUARTsRMAsTER GENERALS OFFICE,
W. bt,1tnx, I,s, E,L., 10 1oCT

QUARTERMAsTER GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington CRY, July ls, 1861.
DLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS for bulls Of
l. Gun-Boats for the Western rivers are on ex-
hibition at this Office and at offices at Quarter
masters at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, st. Louis, and
Alton.
Boats to be delivered at Cairo Bids should
be sent to Quartermaster General of the United
States Army, at Washington, BY lat Of August,
at noon. N. @. MEfGS,
Brig. Gen. and Quartsrmsster General.
july "a 80 ..r r'... .'.. ,.a -. .
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TO INVENTORS AND PATENTEES.
NUEN AND COMPANT,

Proprietors of the Scientific American. and
Agents for procuring American and Foreign
PATENTS,
With Sixteen Years Experience in The Busiaess
Refer 70 Hon. Judge Mason, Hon. Joseph Holt,
Hon. W. D. Bishop, ex-Commissioners of Patents,
and to more than fifteen thousand inventors
who have had business done through Mum 4
Co.'s Patent Agency.
Pamphlet of advice sent free by mail.
Patent Laws and Regulations, leo pages, 2b
cents mail.
No charge for consultation, orally or by mail.
Preliminary Examination In United States
Patent Office, s..
Offices No. 81 Park Row, New York; Wash
ington, corner Of and Seventh streets, oppo-
cite tho Patant Qa6ce, mar l4-6mif
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G. W. GOODALL,

G. W. GOODALL,
Plumber and Gas and Steam Filter
b64 Seventh strees, near Canal Bnidgs, Warrington.
A IL orders executed at the shortest notice, In
II the most substantial manner, and on ,ea-
soRabk terms.
Prsonal attention given to every department
of the business. nov 26
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MONEY! MONEY!! MONEYl!!
1868 D STREET 1868

7 WILL give for good cast-off clothing the high
l. est cash prices in gold. All kinds wanted.
Call before selling elsewhere I also have large
stock Of nice new clothing, which am selling at
extreme low prices for CASH. All, therefore,
who have good clothes for sale can get the high
est cash price here, and buy at the lowest, as
buy and sell for cash.
Come and see. No. 36s D street, between
Ninth and Tenth. feb l8-ly
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CTOP AT THE right place. and buy your
- Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats, and Caps,
Mt No. AGO Seventh strce:, Opposite the Post
C{fca fab 22-Gm
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House Decorators & Upholsterers.

House DECORATORS q upholsterers.
We would respectfully notify all in
want of an Upholsterer or Paper Hang
er that we are prepared to execute all |
work intrusted to US in the most supe-
rior manner and on the shortest posi- |
BILE notice. All work done by US Is
under our own immediate supervision,
and satisfaction is guaranteed In every
case. JOSEPH T. K. PLANT b co.,
$50 D st., bet. Ninth and Tenth.
Refer to Messrs. Louis F. Perry &
Co., Dealers in Carpets, Oil-cloths, &C., |
corner Of Ninth street and Pennsylvanis
avenue. feb 28-ly
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JOSEPH SHAFFIELD'S
BALTLM CONFECTIONERY
No. sss Sirh "., 6etpeen q and II s..,
WA eLIAGrNN n

WASHINGTON, D. c.
ERESH CAKES every day; Candies of all
/ kinds; Wedding cakes, Fancy cakes, Pyra.
mids of all kinds and sizes, Charlotte Russo
Blanc Mango, and Jellies, made TO order. Par.
ties Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and
other entertainments, furnished on the most rca.
sonable terms. Ice Cream and Water Ices, 81. 20
per gallon, feb l6--6r
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VIZ ANTED--A white girl to do house-work,
w Inquire ct No. 2A7 Pennsylvania avenue,
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NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
OFFICIAL.

LAWS or THE UNITED STATES
Possed at the First Session Of the Thirty.'epenm
Congress.
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nRS. LOCKWOOD l. DARRELL are prepared
- to insert TEETH on VULCANITE BASE
q new and improved mode. When made on this
plan, they are comfortable to wear, and much
cheaper than any other. Also, Teeth inserted on
Gold Plate and all dental operations of any kind
that may be desired. Office room, No. 8, in the
Washington Building, corner of Pennsylvania
avenue and Seventh street. feb lb
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o. s. MILITARY ROUTE-SPECIAL NOTICE.
On SUNDAY the trains will leave the Depot
at 7.l0 A. N. and 2.30 P. N. for Philadelphia
and New York. Trains will arrive at e.l0 A. n.
and 6.46 P. n. THOMAS A. SCOTT,
may 2l General Manager.
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UNITED STATES MILITARY ROUTE.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS.

UNITED STATES MILITARY ROUTE.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS.
ON and after Thursday, May ls, 1851, passen-
~ ger trains between Washington and Bslti-
more will run as follows:
Leave Washington at 4.l5 and ITO A. NJ, and
2.ao and 6.46 P. n, arriving at Baltimore at
$50 and $50 A. n, and 4.06 and 7.30 p. N.
Leave Baltimore at 40 and $40 A. n, and 3.4b
and P. NJ, arriving at Warrington at 6.lo
and 1910 A. NJ, and 6.26 and Gas P. n.
Passarssr Ztoins leaving Washington at ITO
A. n. and 6.46 P. n, and Baltimore at $40 4
N. and P. NJ, make direct connections for An
Aapolis at the Junction.
Trains leave Annapolis for Baltimore and
Washington at $50 A. N. and 4.lb P. N.
Passsnser Tbains leaving Washington at 4.lb
and ITO A. NJ, and ESQ P. NJ, make direct con-
nections at Baltimore for Philadelphia, New
York, Boston, and all other points North.
All articles Of freight (not contraband Of war;
will be transported over the line. Tonnage trains
will leave Baltimore ct 40 A. N. Leave WASH
ington at P. NJ.
By order of the Secretary Of War:
THOS. A. SCOTT,
Nay 16-tf General Manager.
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FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
ecial Dispatch to the Star


BALTIMORE, July The steamer which arrived
this morning brings the following intelligence:
The Third Massachusetts, Regiment and Naval
Brigade occupy deserted dwellings in Hampton
Perhaps thirty inhabitants remain.
Col. Wardrup's headquarters are at the house
Of Hon. Joseph Segar. The Old Church, occu-
pied al a slaughter house in the late war with
England, 10 now used for a guard house. two
companies being stationed In the yard, which is
surrounded by high brick wall. Some Of the
tombstones date from the 18th century. -Four
companies Of Col. Packards Regiment, Just from
Newports News, are posted in the new cemetery
Col Wardrup's pickets extend mile and half
beyond Hampton. The Fourth Massachusetts
Regiment will encamp just beyond the town
The bridge will be rebuilt within a week
Max Weber's regiment is erecting a strong bat
terry this side.
Ladies' begin to make their appearance at Old
Point The families Of General Butler, Colonel
Duryea, and Max Weber are here.
Great preparations are being made to celebrate
the anniversary OF our national independence
Grand Parades will be held at the camps. The
fortress guns the new batteries, and sh % Of war
In the hafbor, including the Minnesota, Cumber-
land, Santee, Roanoke, and several gunboats,
will appropriately salute the day. The Goth New
York regiment have ordered fifty barrels OF lager
from Baltimore In honor Of the occasion.
Yesterday afternoon Lieut.. Yelverton and eigh-
teen men OF the Seventh N. Y. Regiment made a
reconnaissance from Newport News up James
river road TO within a mile and half OF Great
Bethel
At that point they came upon i've Of the rebels
pickets, who precipitately fed, leaving behind i,
with other SePhi~s, their hat. and oo..., which
which showed that the owners Were officers. In
the pockets Of the latter were several letters Jus,
finished, giving Il complete account of the late
advance Of $40 men from Yor ktown to attsc K
Newport News. They describe the wretched
fare of the troops, aud the manner in which they
were obliged to beg or steal. One Of an amor GUS
character, from the pocket Of James Steel, book
seller: Richmond, describes our troops 90 balloons.
TO be speedily driven from the sacred s1ii Of Viz
ginia.
A detachment Of yermonters from Newport
News coming suddenly upon our picket beTond
Hampton, caused temporary alarm.
Gen. Buffers family are this afternoon at New
port News. Col. Aliens regiment will 20 up to-
morrow
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Southern Neux

LorisvIILE, July senator Breckinridee and
Representative Burnett have left for wsshington-
and senator Powell intends keeping hi, seat
Two companies OF Colonel RossesuN REGIMENT
went into camp to-day near JenersonviIle,
Indiana.
The owensburg, Ky SHIELD (.eoe.x, ou,.u re-
ports the Ptoeeble return Of one Of the Kentucky
companies which went 10 Ricbmcnd, where tb.y
were not received, and have been supported al
our expense
By special order Of Major General Pillow
oatea The 21th. appears thst be thinks 70 10 now
manifested that from the pressure on the enemy,
resources In the East and the belligereut attitude
OF missouri, the enemy will not fnd himself in a
position to make a descent on the valley this
A correspondent Of the Memphis Appeal. Of ID.
roth, says that Col Hardee is 20 ooerste on th.
western bank OF the Mississippi, In concert with
the forces on this side
From the same paper It appears that the two
million British loan 10 not vet con,ummnted II
says thstJ VI Vernon had arrived az Richmond
direct rom Europe, and although not the bearer
OF omclal dispatches, yet he brings the govern
,nen. inseLigense Of highly Interesting char
acter. He speeks hopefully Of the market being
opes az the proper season for tobacco and cotton.
be Courier, speaking on the "a me gu beet say,
tnat IL takes 10 for granted that the authorties Of
Lenhessee have been Informed Of the intrOductisn
OF arms Into that state and that arrangements be
administration
The Journal says that Governor Jackson, OF
Missouri, Is In Nashville
IL is stated in the Richmond Examiner Of the
SS'h UT, that an agent Of the French government
has been buying tobacco in that market
Advices rom Norfolk sAy that the sleop-of-v war
germantown would be repaired in three months
and that the Plymou' can be used al a roating
battery. The Examiner also says that Georsis
regiment had arrived at Richmond yIthout
a.ms tne 1overnot Of that state refusing to allow
any more arms TO be AIKEN from the STATE
Toe New Orleans Picayune and other southern
papers urge the celebration Of the lth Of July
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AleXandrfa AffaIrs

ALEXANDRIA, July 2 1t 10 now estimated that
there are about 700 secession troops within one
hour g walk Of Fairfax, Courthouse. with largo
bodies Of hOrsemen on the roads between our
pickes and that point IL is not probable, nom
indications, that they will be allowed TO remain
there much longer
The election here to-day was a very fat affair
IL Is understood that - votes were pOlled for
Messrs Close and Miner as DELEGATE 10 the Legis-
latuTe. There was no opposition.
IL now turns out that four secessionists Were
killed by the IRE OF the picket guards Of the Penn
sslvania 4th regiment. on Sunday NOR of ng last
the fourth body being found In the woods yester-
DAY He was recognized ss the brother of
neigh boring farmer named Fairfax.
tant. The ice boat, CITY Of Philadelphia, 10 stiu
guarding the city front.
Lieut.. Chauncey McKeever, u. 8. A, acting
assistant adiutant general Of this brigade, has
been appointed capta'n In the Adj uant General o
Department, and will remain here ca duty on
Col Hentlelman's staff
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Military Movement, An Oh,s

Ohio regiments left Camp Dennison YESTERDAY
Tor virginia, aud the Fifteenth and Seventeenth
Indiana left indianapolis for the same point this
afternoon. They have complete eQuipmsnu Of
every klno, and each regiment has q corps OF
snarp.shooters and two pieces Of artillery. They
lake hfteen days rations 100 90 rounds Of cart
noees and 2VO pounds Of shot and shell for the
afuIlerT- One company Of cavalry leaves FOR
virginia Tomorrow and another In a few DAYS
The Thirteenth and Fourteenth indiana regi ments
are now encamPed, fully equipped, ready and
anxious to receive marching orders
Governor Morton has issued order, for the a w..
reg ments, under the new quota, TO rendezvous al
Indianapolis and at Lafayette this week Double
the numoer OF companies required for the ne "
quota have rendered their services