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a detection of its axis, and besides that,

a detection of its axis, and besides that,
to take the powder ip the chamber. The
instant the bullet is felt to have reached
the powder, the rod should be With
drawn--no second stroke, however light,
should be given. Nothing is more COM
mon both in the use of shot guns and
rifles, than to see the shooter ramming
aud humping at the charge, as if dcsir-
Gus Of COMPRISING it into the the small
est compass. This is a great mistake !:
the force exerted by the powder will
always be greater if the grains be left
uncruished than if they be mealed and
caked together. OF course no space
must be left between the bullet and the
wad of the shot gun and the powder !;
they should rest evenly upon its surface.
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TnE STEEL Pm DISEASE Some of ont
readers will probably rccollect a notice which
appeared in Tie Journal last February. rrla-
tive to a the~ry advanced Ivy President FELTON,
of Harvard. that the dcbiltating, and Some
times piralytic, affections OF the baud and
arm experienced by those accustomed to
write much, were attributed to the use of
steel pens. Since the appearance of the
notion in question there has been good deal
of speculation regarding the theory it dcs-
cribrd, and many practical tests of its reliable
ity haze been Instituted. President FELTON,
has received IA great many letters proving the
efficacy of resorling t" the old goose quill in
curing partial aud almost complete, paraly
of the hand and arm. caused by using steel
pens One instance is very remarkable. An
eminent publisher in this city some two years
ago found himself unable to steady his hand
to write. His hand and arm swelltd SO that
he was forced to employ an amanucnsis; and
such was his necessity, only at very brief
intervals, until he happened to see deacrip-
ton of President Felton's theory III The
journal. lie adopted the goose quill instead
of the steel pen. and in a month thereafter
was able to do his own writing. whIch he con-
tinncs to do without any Trouble. II may s've
pi"ties the risk of annoying President FELTON,
with Inquiries relative to the basis Of his
theory when We intirm them that he has none
to explain. Boston journal.
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The Color of Water.

DR.. Tyndall has shown, by a series of
beautiful and conclusive experiments,
that water has decided color-that
even in small thicknesscs it is not the
colorless substance it Is usually imagi-
ned to be. When seen through Il glass
full of the liquid, of course it appears
without color, but if looked at through
IL stratum of fifteen feet its color is
very evident. The following is DR..
Tyndall's arrangement of the expert
ment for showing this to Il large audi
encc. A tin tube, fifteen feet long and
about three inches in diameter, is placed
horizontally on Il stand, and half filled
with water. The tube is closed by plate
glass at each end, and il beam of electric
light is thrown through it from the fur
Their end. By this means an image of
the contents of the tube is projected on
Il white screen. The tube being about
half filed with water, and the image
upon the screen being inverted by the
lens, the upper air space in the tube
is seen in the lower part Of the image,
which is quite colorless whilst the upper
portion, illuminated by the rays which
pass through the stratum of water, is of
a greenish blue color. The color varies
from a pure green up to- blue, according
to the purity or otherwise of the water.
Thus 1t is evident that the color of water
is very appreciate; for, in stratum of
fifteen feet, very considerable amount
is exhibited, and thus there is no diff.
Gully in comprehending the fact that, in
looking through deeper stratum, such
as is seen in the Swiss lakes and in the
shores, this color of water makes itself
very perecptible.
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MAKING CAKE WITHOUT Rv1rER.-A !

MAKING CAKE WITHOUT PvrTER.-A New
England lady, who is quite a famous house
keeper, recommends an economical plan for
making cake Mlthout butter, which may hs
useful 10 our readers Take u piece Of soft
pork fat, and melt it down, and strain it
through coarse, thin muslin. Set t aside
until cool. 1t is then white and firm, and
may he used like butter IN any kind of cake.
In pound cake she says it is delicious. Sha
says that after ono trial she never used
butter again.
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WOODEN FABRICS FOR TIE ARMY -
AS there is great discussion about the
composition of woolen fabrics for the
army, and as the ter,Iis commonly used
are not familiar to the generality of peo-
pie, and as many are apt to be misled by
ignorance, Il few words of explanation
may not be unnteresting. "N"ils are
short pieces and knots Of wool, cnnbed
from long wool, fitting the latter for
worstcd. They are used for kerseys and
blankets. e" Flocks" are the refuse
scraps Of wool, and used for sarinots and
kerseys. "Shoddy' is mostly made of
old carpets 1t is mixed with long wool,
and spun into filling.
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How TO St,ovEl CoaS FROM A WAGON =,

How TO ShovEL CoRN FROM A WAGON
In unloading corn In the ear from wagon,
it is generally found necessary to take out u
few basketsiul by hand before the shovel can
be used to advantage. This difficulty may
be easily overcome nv placing u board a few
f,.et long slauting from the bottom of the
wagon to The top Of the tailboard. Along
this board the shovel Can be used at .nce ;,
and Those who have never tried this Simple
plan will be astOnished to iihd how much
labvr and time are saved by it
Gsnesee Fuyn,cr.
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A CERTAIN CunE FOR CoLDs.-A remedy
never known to fails Three cents worth of
licorice; three cents worth of rock candy /;
three cents worth Of gum arabic. Put them
in a quart of water simmer til thoroughly
dissolved; then add three cents worth of
parrgoric, and like qu,ntity of antm"nial
wine. Lei it cool, and sip whenever the
cough is troublesome. 1t is pleasant, infalli-
Bile, cheap, and good.
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BLIsTEnEp HANDS AND FEET.-As remedy
against bi>tering of hands in rowing, or fish
ing &C., ar of feet in walking. the quickest is,
lighting a tallow candle. and letting the tai
low drop into cold water to purify it, it is
said from salt.) then rubbing the tallow TO the
hands or feet mixed with brandy or any
other strong spirits. For mere tenderness
nnthin. is better than the above or vinegar d
little diluted with wat'r. This, for the most
part is remedy of the Col. Thornton of
pedestrian celebrity.
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" The following Is a copy ofan advertise
ment which appeared in Il country paper -
=" Mad their eScapr--a husbands affections.
They disappeared Immediately on seeing his
wife with her hands and face unwaShcd at
breakfast"
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U-Which is the queen of roses in tho gar
d'ni Til rose of the watering pot, FOR it
rcigns (rains) over all others.
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To We have heard Of fellow who was
determined 10 commit suicide, even il be per-
ishcd in the attempt.
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OFFICIAL.
TRpAsupY DEPARTMENT. M,


SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
Department until IL o'clock, noon, of Tuesday,
the twenty. first day Of May now current, for the
remainder of stock Of the United States, to be
issued under the act Of Congress approved 9Th
February last, amounting to eight millions, nine
hundred and ninety -four thousand dollars. This
stock will bear interest at the rate Of six per cent
per annum, payable semi-annrally, on the first
days Of January and July in each year, and will
be reimbursable in twenty years from the first
day Of January last.
The proposals must state the sum offered for
each hundred dollars Of stock, and must to for
one or more thousands Of dollars, without frsc-
tions. One per cent. Of the amount offered must
be deposited with the Treasurer of the United
States at Washington, or with an assistant treas
urer at Boston, Philadelphia, or New York, sub
ject TO the order Of the Secretary Of the Treas
ury; and the certificate showing such deposit
must accompany the offer. The act reserves to
the Secretary the right to decline bids not re-
garded as advantageous to the United States.
The amounts payable under the accepted offers
for this loan must be deposited with the Treasu.
rer at Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, on or
before the twenty day of May now current
but II any accepted bidder shall desire to deposit
at any other point, his request will DO considered.
On the receipt here of the proper certificates,
showing such deposits, certificates of inscribed
stock will be issued to the successful bidders or
their assigns for the amounts to which they shall
ha a,tts I'D In ~ A..
sand, and ten thousand dollars each, a. may be
required. Inscribed stock 90 issued will carry
interest from the date Of such deposit, and will
bs transferable on the books of the Treasury,
agreeAbly to the regulations Of the Department.
Should any accepted bidder desire certificates
Of stock, with coupons Of semi-annual interest
attached thereto they will be issued accordingly,
in sums of one thousand dollars each, with cou-
pons attached for interest from the first day of
July next Such coupon stock, instead of being
transferable on the books Of the Treasury, may
be assigned and transferred by delivery. The In
terest on such coupon stock from the date of
the deposit therefor to the Arst of July next will
be paid on that day to the accepted bidder, or
his assigns, or attorney, by tho depository, with
whom the principal was deposited.
The proposals under that notice should be en-
dorsed on the envelopes, Proposals for loan Of
February 9, 1884," and addressed to the secre-
tary Of the Treasury, or they may be put under
cover to the Assistant Treasurer of New York,
who will forward them to this Department. They
should be sent in season to be opened and de-
oided at the time above stated.
The preliminary deposit Of one per cent re-
CURED from all bidders, will be included In the
6nal deposit of successful bidders, and will be
directed to be Immediately returned to unsuc-
csssful bidders s. P. CHASE,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
may ll-dt2l
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BY TELEGRAPH.
The Maine Troops,

Bangor, Me-, May 1.-The second regiment
Of Maine volunteers, the first to start for the
war, left by cars to-day for Washington. Be.
fore leaving, they were addressed by Vice Pres.
ident Hamlin. They are under command Of
Colonel Jameson.
Western Virginia Convention.
Wheeling, May 1.-THE Western Virginia
Convention met again this morning, when the
Committee on Federal Relations not being pre-
pared to report, various propositions wsrs pre-.
scented for reference to the committee.
Mr.. Carlisle submitted resolution dssolving
the tenth and eleventh Congressional districts
from the State, and reporting declaration of
independence, with Constitution for Q new
State, to be called New Virginia.
Objection being made, on the ground that the
said action would be iorestalling that of the
Convention, it was finally modified so as to re-
quire the committee to report the expedieucy
Of such an ordinance.
Adjourned till tomorrow.
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Nay s-w4w

DRS. LOCKWOOD 4 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 l5-3m
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JOSEPH SHAFFIELD'S

BALTI.M CONFECTIONERY,
No. 3Gs Sirth st, betrsen g and II sts.,
WASHINGTON, D. Q.
ERESH CAKES every day Candies Of all
L 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 Ercursions, Weddings, and
other entertainments, furnished on the most rea-
sonable terms. lie Cream and Water Ices, $l.26
per gallon. feb lem
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Hard Times-Low Prices.

MR.. b. STRAUS, 1856 Seventh street, between
wi H and streets, keeps constantly on hand
large assortment Of Cothiery and general Fur
nishing Goods, which he offers TO the citizens Of
Washington and strangers visiting our city at the
lowest cash prioes.
His former customers are earnestly solicited to
continue their generous patronage, for which he
returns bis sincere thanks. feb lem
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- DRY GOODSl
Selling of, our large stock Of DRY GOODS,
at greatly prices, for cash. Washington
and Virginia money taken at par, when the whole
amount is taken out Call early and get bar.
gains. HENRY EGAN,
No. 323 (south side) Pa avenue,
Between Sixth and Seventh streets,
may l4-0if New Iron Buildings.
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49, TO THE CITIZENS OF wAsHINGTON.-As our
1 municipal election 10 near at hand, va would re-
spectuly present tho Of Mr. p n Pearson suit
able candidate for tho Office Of Collector Ho native Of
the Constitution and laws Of the apd and tho enforcement
Of the same. His capacity and integrity vol known,
and give guarantee for the faithful and honest ulnment Of
tho duties Of tho office. NAV l5--lW
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JOHN S. HOLLINGSHEAD,
Justice Of tho Peace, Notary Public, and
Commissioner of Deeds,

CORNER OF EIGHTH AND STREETS,
WASHINGTON CITY, DO,
WILL give prompt and careful attention to
" all business appertaining to the above
named Offices. More particularly to the taking
Of dispositions and the acknowled gment of deeds
and other instruments Of writing to be used and
recorded In the several States and Territories,
District Of Columbia, and foreign countries.
May l6-3t
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AGENTS WANTED.
WANTED, 20 active business young men
w and boys to sell Gold-Plated Pins, Badges,
Shields, &C. Agents are making S. per day.
Capital of 50 to S. only required. Apply this
day, between and IL A. NJ, to Hays & Co., at
Messrs. Wall h Barnard's Auction Store, Ninth
street and Pennsylvania avenue.
None but energetic agents need apply.
may l6-2tif
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Western Virginia Convention.
WAR ITEMS.

On Sunday afternoon, there reached Har.
Per's Ferry, from Richmond, 1000 stand Of
Mimic muskets, and II cannon. Twenty add.
tional pieces Of ordnance were expected to
arrive the same night.
The Presidents call for $4,000 three Year,
men was duly made upon the different States
on Wednesday, by telegraph.
A train Of two or three cars, with Federal
troops, visited Frederick on Monday night about
one o'clock. After visiting the barracks, the
military returned to the Relay House. 1t Is the
intention Of the General Government to station
troops at Frederick, aud arrangements we're
made on Tuesday for the accommodation Of six
hundred.
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ASTOUNDING RUMoR-rHB REMAINS OF WASH.
INoToS REMOVED FROM MOUNT VERNoN.-I
have just ascertaned from a reliable source
that the sacred remains Of Washington have
been removed from Mount Vernon by Colonel
Washington, who has recently Joined the Con.
federate army. This act may appear at 6rst
sight no less than an impious outrage, but il
must be borne in mind that in the sale of
Mount Vernon, Colonel Washington reserved
TO himself not only the tomb OF Washington,
but also an acre Of ground around it. He also
bound himself to renovate the tomb.
These details are all contained in the deed Of
sale now in the possession Of George Riggs,
trustee Of the Mount Vernon Association. Il
is indisputable, therefore, that Colonel Wash.
ingtOn is the sole owner Of the remains of his
august ancestor, and has the legal right to re-
move them. But this will hardly suffice to
stias those emotions Of indignation, and even
horror, which will swell in every Northern
hear, at the shocking intelligence that the re-
vered bones Of our sainted Washington have
been secretly extracted from his tomb, and
hid away in some unknown and unhonored
receptacle. Whatever may be the right Of
Colonel Washington, be has been guilty of an
act Of vandalism, which, for the FIRST moment,
will chill the blood Of the North, and strike
every one dumb with amazement. Up to this
hour the North has had but one purpose-to
tovindicate the national feg-but never can she
lay down her arms till Washington, the com.
mon property Of the uation, reposes once more
calmly in the tomb on the banks OF the Poto-
mac, which he so loved in life, and designated
as his final resting place. Sacrilegious is the
hand that has dared TO violate the last wish Of
the Father Of his Couutry.-M y Herald.
SUSPECTED PARrIEs-The people Of al
sections Of the State are exerting themselves
with praiseworthy determination to separate
the good from the bad, by bringing to Justice
those suspected of disloyalty to the State. . = =
Yesterday, the mayor ordered into custody
man named Joseph ills, on suspicion Of being
uniriendly to the South, and he was put In the
cage. During the day, John r. Skinner and
Robert A. Williams, who represented them.
selves TO be from Louisa county, were also put
in confinement for u similar reason. They
will be brought before the mayor this morning.
Three persons, named John s. Voorhees,, VII.
liam Christian, aud Fred. Aikers, were called
before the mayor, yesterday, on suspicion Of
entertaining Northern sentiments In reference
to the present war. The lastnamed was dis
charged. The other two were sent to Jail dill
Monday. The ground Of suspicion against
them was not stated.-Richmond Examiner.
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LINCOLN STOMACH BITTERS."
ONLY sold at the store of W. Gerecke, on
~ Pennsylvania avenue, between Four-snd-a-
half and Sixth streets. Also, a great supply just
imported Of SwitE and Linburg Cheese, Sar-
delles, Sardines, Holl. Herrings, &c, for sale.
nov 80 W. GERECKE.
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NOTICE.

Seward Guards, Company B, Metropolitan Ri
aes, will meet every evening at o'clock, at Tenn
perance Hall. Persons desirious of volunteering
will find this favorable opportunity.
may 9-et By order of the Company.
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THE APPORTroSNENr OF TRooPs fol.
lowing is the number of infantry regiments TO
be received from each State for a total increase
Of sevonty.6ve regiments Of three years volu.-
teers, under the recent determination Of the
GOVERNMENT, viz:
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OMNIBUS LINES.
CHANCE OF FARE TO SIX CENTS.
TINE public will please notice, that owing to
l. the high price Of feed and other contingent
expenses, the fares on the Georgetown and Navy
Yard Omnibus Lines will be six cents on and after
Monday, 18th instant.
G. vANDERWERKEN h CO.,
may ls--3t Proprietors.
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WANTED.

WANTED.
A NY person having a good-sized furnished
n house to rent, or who would like to rent the
house and sell The furniture, on terms suited to
the times, may perhaps find customer by ad-
dressing Box No. Eat, City Post Office.
NAV l6-tf
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT,
A FOUR-STORY HOUSE, situated on Thir-
n teenth street, near Franklin Row. Price
$500. Also, q furnished house for rent at q low
rate. Inquire Of J. N. DOWNING,
No. CAT L street, between
may l8-lw Seventh and Eighth streets.
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MARRIED,

MARRIED..
OwEN-BoLMAIN-Ont the 18th instant, by
the Rev. septimus Tustin, D. D., Augustus A.
Owen, Esq, of Mddlesex county, Virginia. to
Miss Mary E., daughter Of Andrew Bolmain,
Esq, Of this city.
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MUSIC.
n @. SCOTT respectfully announces to pa
~. rents, that she will be happy to give lessons
OH the piano to both sexes, from seven to four
teen years Of age, at their own homes, at $40
per quarter, or so cents per lesson.
may l6 No. A Missouri avenue.
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NATIONAL GUARD FATIGUE GAPS
7 UST RECElVED-Price, SLIPS. Orders for
y caps, shoulder-knots, &C., filed at short no.
tice. GEO. @. HENNING,
May l8-lt Seventh st., Island.
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"A LII IN WANT of Clothing should not fail to
n call on Smith, No. 400 Seventh street, to
buy their goods, as he will sell them bargains.
feb 2S-0m
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louise FOR RENT AND FURNITURE FOR
II SALE.-House and Furniture nearly new.
Inquire at No. 394 l street, between Twelfth and
Thirteenth, after o'clock. apr 1T [Star]
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= A SOLDIER DRowNED.-John Gurrien, q
member of the New York sixty ninth regiment,
was accidentally drowned on Tuesday, while
bathing in the Potomac river, near the Three
Sisters.
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APPOINTMENT BY THE PREsIDENT.-Edward
b. Bates, Esq, formerly police magistrate of
the fifth ward Of this city, has been recently
rsappointed by President Lincoln.
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ARRESTED ON SusPIcIoN.-The guard of the
Mechanics Union Rifles, (Capt. Rutherford, J
stationed at Benning's Bridge, arrested two
men at twelve o'clock on Tuesday night, who
were attempting to make their way past the
guard and cross the bridge. They were march.
ed up to the Capitol, and placed under cou6ne.
ment for the night.
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RETURNED HoHE.-William Scanning, q youth
about fourteen years Of age, ran away from his
parents in Baltimore few weeks since, and
went to fishing shore down the river. On his
return to the city, night or two ago, officer
Coombs took charge Of him, and the next morn.
ing returned him to his parents.