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NAVY PAY OFFICE,
No. te7 CHESTNUT STREET,
PnILADELrHIA, February 7, 1sT.
Sealed Proposals In duplicate, entorsed. PRO
received at this once until FRIDAY, at iocloek
p. M, February 10, ISL, Tor furnishing and de.
Island, irce. Of oil expense to the Government,
articles embraced 4 asI ,Ss IiqSiSSTiHs SS classes
SsSCS sSSo board n; il; y q oOm; W. P. Boards.
AZ Az s$"$ = isI$s: r 4 4 = : $N w.
All TO be 10 feet long and seasoned.
5000 boards n; w.P. jolsts, by in. u fcet
loo board q. 10. black walnut plank.
500 board n. o in. black walnut plank.
lGGo board Sd ,1 g. IN n 5ulsSrnus boards -,
we'll seasoned, e' "'
1000 board 4. W, p. scqntllng, bye in., Il n.
TSpE e. e lFSSa qTsyS sas well seasoned
long. best quality, entiISiS Il GoS n from n sap al;
200 board Il. y. Y P. boards, l., IN. thick.
S$SSSS SSSS . . plaanf;sja. .
70 Ss and al fxssn ws S%sS not less than
1000 board r. Y. p. boards, n IN: thick, 10 to
GLASS NO. Q.
10000 pressed brlcks, straight, OF uniform dark
color. ~ by by 2ssS inches bost quality, to
sample.
$1,000 pressed bricks, straight OF uniform light
color, 81 by by "a inches, best quality,
to sample.
H,t0O pressed bricks, moulded to 50 different
forms, ofuniforn dark color, OF the best
quality, each TO form and dimensions as
per drawing, to samplo-to be delivered In
good condition. The deliveries to COM
mence on or before the first day Of May
and be mado as rapidly as required and
completed on or before the first day Of
June, 1877.
Bids will only be received from manufacturers
or dealers IN the articles required, and for the
whole Of each class. The right is reserved to re-
Ject any bid that may not be deemed advanta-
Rcous TO the Government Responsible security
will be required for the faithful delivery Of the
above in conformity with the stipuations on the
blank forms for bids, to bc had at this oflce;
otherwise bids will not be entertained.
A. W. RUSSELL,
febo Pay Inspector U. s. Navy.
National Republican., 1877-02-15

The Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Com
pany has paid $3.50 to BENJAMIN r.. FIwsett as
oompenfntlon for damages received by him In tho
late collision OF Odopt0p,
National Republican., 1877-02-15

The Sunday edition of the NATIONAL.
REPUBLICAN pfH begin ntIt Sunday.
National Republican., 1877-02-15
BOYS AND CurLpars's CLOTHING

BOYS AND CHILDREN's CLOTHING
Below the cost Of manufacturing. Reliable
goods, we'll made. NOAH WALLER Co, o25
Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1877-02-15

ROoKS FOR THE LENTEN SEASON.
Thoughts for Lent. by Up. Osenden.
New Helps toa Holy Lent. BY Huntington.
Dear fcHst of Lent, Nv author OF Routieige.
Readings for Every Day in Lent. Miss sewcll.
a Rosary for tenti sy author OF Routledge.
Steps to- Living Faith. by Bp. Hunting ton,
and other companions for devout hours.
fcI3-tr l2s seventh street,
National Republican., 1877-02-15

THE MUTUAL PROTECTION Fire INSURANCE.
COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT or COLUMBIA.
The above company offers every inducement to
insurers In the way Of low rates and In giving
them an interest In the profits. For bylaws,
nue., opposite the United States Treasury.
National Republican., 1877-02-15

The Srnddy Edition Of TIC NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN rH begin neri Sunday.
National Republican., 1877-02-15

The Sunday edition of the NATIONAL
REP PUBLICAN will begin merit Sunday.
National Republican., 1877-02-15
THE NORTHAMPTON BANK.

The Sunday edition Of hs NATIONAL
REPuDLICAN win beain inert Sunday
National Republican., 1877-02-15
wILnoR's COMPOUND or PURE Con LIVER OIL
AND LIME.

The advantapeort t his compound over tho plain
OH is that the nauseatins taste OF the Oil Is en-
urcly removed, and tho whole rendered entirely
palatable. The offensive taste OF the OIL has
long acted asa prominent objection to Its use; but
In this form the trouble is entirely obviated. A
host OF certificates might be given here to testify
to tho excellence and success Of "Wfibor's Cod
Liver oil and LINE" But tho fact that II Is
regularly prescribed by tho medical faculty Is
sufficient. For sale by A. b. wilbor, Chemist,
Boston, and by all druggists.
National Republican., 1877-02-15
CITY ITEMS.

BUNNkTTB Q COUATNE.
A perfect dressing for the ha.r. Tho Cocoaine
holds In a liquid form q large proportion OF
deodorized Cocoanut OIL, prepared expressly for
this purpose.
National Republican., 1877-02-15
WONDERFUL SUCCESS.

1t ia reported that Boschoe's German Syrup
has, since Its Introduction In the United States,
reached the immense sale OF 40 900 dosen per year.
Over 5000 druggists have ordered this medicine
direct from the factory at Woodbury., N. J., and
not one has reported n single failure, but every
letter speaks OF its astonishing success In curing
severe coughs, colds settled on the breast, con-
sumption or ary disease of the throat and lungs.
We advise any person that has any predisposi.
get this medicine or inquire about It. Regular
size, 70 cents; sample bottle, 10 cents. Two doses
will relieve any case. Don't neglect your cough.
CHAs. SToTr Il Co.. Wholesale Agent.
National Republican., 1877-02-15

Out TODAY.
lin ...;..;:.s 3 30
min H. 50
Astronomical Myths, flammarion. .....,..... 400
gem Iheory OF Disease. Machngan. .......... 800
Ride to khiva. Capt. Fred. Burnaby, with
hhps. 200
man ...... 400
A York and Lancaster Rost. Annie Kcary... LIS
Selections from Macauley, Trevclyan. ..., 250
Musician I5o
Anne Warwick. GcorElana NJ Craik.m...... 80
Weavers aud Weft. Miss Braddon.....,...... q
lot OF Miscellaneous Books, good reading, at the
uniform price of ~ cents per volume, at
SOLOMONS & CHAPMAN,
fcbli-tf pil Pennsylyania Aventie
National Republican., 1877-02-15

THoMPsoN's PoMADE OPTIMR, for dressing
the hair This tne pomado merits special men
tien. Purely vegetable, its effect Is to soften
and beauty. Unlike many preparations for the
hair, it cannot inJure, but Is highly beneficial.
equally so to tho ricn, golden.hued tresses Of
silver-streakcd locks Of age. Twenty-Five and
tfty cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1877-02-15

81 FLUID LIGHTNING EXCELS ANY
remedy ever known for the immt dIate cure OF
Neurslgia, Headache, 30. Bold at CouEhlin's
Temple Drug Store. oci4
National Republican., 1877-02-15

GEO Prizes amounting .NSO, coo
Circulars of Information furnished FREE. Or
dcTs nllsd, Prizes cashCd, spanish Bank Bils
and Governments purchased.
TAYLOR 4 CO., BANNERS,
IL Wall street, New York.
National Republican., 1877-02-15
Irar rurnarnx,a Irnux Pam rnoru Pow.

USE THUReToN's IVORY PEARL TOOTH Pow
DER. A perfect dentfrlce. Its action on tho
teeth is specific, removes tartar and discolora-
tion, arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clean
and white. 1t hardens the gums, sweetens tho
breath, and, containing no acid, cannot injure
the enamel It's constant use Is recommended
teeth wish to preserve them. twenty-five and
fifty cents per bottle,
National Republican., 1877-02-15

Ss- FRENCH, ENGLISH AND DOMESTIC
hIncea for ladies' toilet use at Ooughlin's Temple
Drug Store. seps-tf
National Republican., 1877-02-15
BUSINESS CHANCES

SN<N<N<N<S<SN<NN<S<S<S(N
"AETED-SIXT TO EIGHT ROOMS; HOUSE
N. W. Also eight to twelve rooms: house bctwcen
tn and Twentieth streets. northwest. Will pay
cash for the above Immediately II suited. Apply to
X. II. RYAN, real estate broker, No. 6l5 Seventh
street. northwest, febl5-6t
TOR EXCHANGE-I HAVE A PARTY
II who will trade small property for large busl-
ness property in good location; will assume eSO 600
to sOo'Ov encumbranee, or pay the same in stsh.
feIi-5t 9IS street, opposite Masonic Temple.
GREAT BARGAIN-A NEAT AND AT
~ tractiye two-stOry b-ick hon sc. with bay win
dow. and In good location. will be sold at a great
sacrinGe y 5old a once Location, Tenth Street,
nenT Rhode Island avenue. .. 4. WARNER,
felt 81 9lo street, opposite Masonic Temple.
ITO A YOUNG MAN OF INDUSTRIOUS
Il habits who can loan hi employer S1lO, on good
security, employment Will be given, and fair re-
Address SATIN where an interN lew may be hal,
fARlNGTON, Oils office.
TTOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-A FINE
- farm OF l0O acres on the line of the u. 4 U. Il.
H., one mile from the District line, Handsome
modern residence In complete order, four porches
and three bay windows, containing IS rooms, ele-
CANT water and shade, hne stable carriage house,
wagon shed. corn crib, etc. etc. Also tenement
house for lAbOrera. Eighty acres cleared. Three
thOusandi nuit trees, 500 grape vines, small fruit,
EoR SALE OR EXCHANGES ACRES IN
Il Montgomery comfy, Md, miles from the city
and about quarter OF mile from Linden, station
on the Metropolitan Railroad Land Of nne quality,
and good improvements. e, j. SWEET,
sepib Oil seventh street.
National Republican., 1877-02-15
Ss-s. aoLDsTEIN CO.,
LOAN AND COMMISSION b pnOKERs,
LOAN AND COMMISSION bnUkERS
LOAN AND COMMISSION BROKERS'.
LOAN AND COMMISSION BROKERS'.
ESTABLISHED IN lse2
ESTABLISHED IN lSe2.
ESTABLISHED IN 1882.
ESTABLISHED IN lS62
Northeast Corner Of Tenth and u streets,
Northeast Corner Of Tenth and ID streets.
Northeast Corner Of Tenth aud ID streets.
Northeast Corner Of Tenth and ID streets.
PRIVATE ENTRANCE ON TENTH ST.
PRIVATE ENTRANCE ON TENTH ST.
PRIVATE ENTRANCE ON TENTH ST.
PRIVATE ENTRANCE ON TENTH ST,

Liberal Advances made on Personal Property
to nny amount and for any time desired on very
reasonable terms.
Also, Goods sold on Commission.
large stock Of Goods on hand, (new and Sec
ond.hand,) sold very low Tor cash. ja5-tf
National Republican., 1877-02-15

~ PRESCRIPTIONS PREPARED AT
Coughlin's Temple Drug Store, and Ninth
streets, at moderate prices. seps-u
National Republican., 1877-02-15

81 TRY NJ L BU MS
HOT SODA WATER,
WITH THEIR SUPERIOR
TEA, COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE.
COLD SODA AND MINERAL WATERt
On Draught all the Year
oc20-u I2D Pa. avenue. near " iilnrd'a Hotel.
National Republican., 1877-02-15
VERY BEST PRICES PAID FOR 4
SECONDHAND CLOTHING,
Doors, SHOES, &C.,
AT JUsTHs OLD STAND,
61D ID street northwest.
Orders by mall promptly attended to. lao-tf
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

81 UNION REVIVAL, sUNDER THE
auspices OF the Young Converts, at st. Paul'l
Church, corner Eleventh and Il streets norihwest,
EACh DAY. At IL m and EVERY EVENING,
at 7;S O'Clock. All arc invited. fe5-u
National Republican., 1877-02-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ss-M0DEL SIGNAL APPARATUs-MR.
HARMAN sCHWLTz. formerly Of CO. \, Third
tory oiilce, at the Washington arsenal, from 10
O'Clock 2, m. each evening, for the next two
fully invited to witness this Invention OF
M. .chanicism, as vol as the public In general.
fpl4-4t
National Republican., 1877-02-15

Ss- A CARD-TO ALL WHO ARE SUI.
fsrnF from the errors ar indiseretiops of youth,
nervous weakness, early decay, loss of manhood,
&C. will send q recipe that will cure you, FhhE
or ChAR9E: This great remedy was ditso,erSd
addressed envelope to the Rev, JOSEPH 4. IsMAN,
Station ID, Bible House, New York city, ja26-Sm
National Republican., 1877-02-15
PROPOSALS FOR MANILA HEMP.

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Legislative Notes.

The city council of Lewiston have asked their
representatives 10 the legislature to oppose any
legislative patching Of Lewiston city charter that
may appear in legislative halls without the APP
proval Of the city government. Lewiston has an
able delegation that will represent the interests of
that city in every particular.
The Finance Committee are examining the &C.
counts Of the State Treasurer, prior to the coming
in of the new head Of that department. They
will find the lends all tied up" and everything in
excellent condition. Mr.. Banks will probably en-.
ter upon the discharge Of his duties about the first
of February.
The annual legislative raid on dogs has begun
not the good and vr,uous and gentlemanly dogs
but the rascally dogs that mutton on to the
sheep, and lamb on to the property Of our farm.
ers. 1t is dogmatic subject and ought to be
treated with candor.
The Committee on State Lands and State Roads
yesterday decided to report, on the order in re-
gard to certain roads 10 Crystal plantation, a re-
solve making the roads 26 feet in width, to con-
form to the width of other roads in Aroostook
county.
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WASHINGTON.
The SS00OCheck.

WASHINGTON, January 10. Enos Runyon tes-
thed before the Senate committee on elections to
day that the person for WHOM. he drew the SSGGG
check on December 9th, payable TO Laid Il Bush
| of Salem, Oregon, was Conrad y Jourden, cash l.
| Ter of the Third National Bank of New York.
He also testified that far as he (wltness) knew
| w. T. Pelton had no connection with or knowl-
edge of the transaction.
| The committee have ordered that Conrad e.
Jordan, who procured the $4,000 check from Mr.
Runyun be subpen@d to appear before them as a
witness 1t is stated here tonight that Gov. Til
den is director of the Sd National Bank of
which Jordan is cashier.
A Portland, Oregon, despatch says regarding
the allegation that IS, 600 was sent to Oregon
from New York tie be employed in influencing
Growers action in the recent electoral mudde,
the fact is generally known and admitted that the
sum named was sent to Oregon to secure certain
political results. That H. Y. Thompson (Repub.
lawyer) who made the principal argument before
Grover in behalf of issuing certificate to Cronin,
received 50 900 for his services as counsel. Clo-
min got similar SUN, and the remainder WAS re-
turned, upon reliable authority that neither Gro
min nor Chadwick received dollar of the money
sent from New York.
Along the Rio Grande.
The government is again in frequent receipt of
information OF q disordeily condition of affairs
along the Rio CYANIDE, caused by the Mexican
outlaws, whose plundering prevents the eXecu-
lion of the revenue laws.
Financial.
The Comptroller of the Currency has declared
dividend OF 20 per cent. in favor of the creditors
of the First National Bank of Wichita, Kansas.
Internal Revenue.
The receipts Of internal revenue to-day are
1904, 1892, and from customs 1880, 419.79.
PardOned.
John Henderson, convicted in New Orleans for
committing whskey frauds, and sentenced to
term in the West Va. Penitentary, has been par
doned bv the President.
A Life Position.
Alexander Sharp, who was nominated to-day
Paymaster in the Army with rank Of Major, is the
Presidents brother-in-law. lie is now and has
been nearly eight years, United States Marshal
for the District of Columbia, but intends TO resign
that office upon confirmation for a life position,
which to-day's nomination provides him.
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Alma Locals.
The few days of mild weather recently enjoyed,
was agreeable TO all. Sudden changes in this eli
mate are by no means astonishing; one morning
it will be II below zero and in twenty -four hours
it i'll be up above freezing point.
dancing school has been opened at Erskine
Hall. by Messrs. Rankin and York of Damaris cot
ia Mills. The prospects for q full attendance are
said TO be good.
Last Friday, late in the afternoon. DR.. A. N.
Card come very near having q serious mishap,
but fortunately it was avoided. As the doctor vas
driving down from Jefferson, when near Sho-
rey's match factory, his horse became frightened
but the doctor got him under control, after hav ing
passed the factory several rods There was what
the doctor afterwards thought to be owl, fly Y
along for several rods about thirty feet from the
ground. The horse observing this, was again
startled and became almost unmanageable; but was
finally, As the doctor supposed, Gained down. Az
ter ming the corner TO 90 10 Alma he turned his
head about to see If he could what it that
had just passed over. AT this moment the horse
proved treacherous, starting up suddenly, and in
less time than 1t takes to tell it the doctor pre-
cptsted out into the snow He gathered himself
up IS soon as possible to see the team going at
lightning speed for home; but the frightened
horse had not gone many rods before he was
stopped. Mr.. Thomas Simpson happened to be on
the road, and eeing the runaway team coming
towards him. and the danger in which he was
placed, snatched up Of his buffaloes holding it
up and running towards the horse. This served to
somewhat scare the horse. When he had come
up, Mr.. Simpson grabbed him about the neck and
with the assistance of two other men that happen n
ed to be near by succeeded in stopping the fright
ened creature. Had it not been for Mr. Simpson,
it is impossible to tell what the damsge would have
been. As it the doctor received slight injur-
les on his side, aud had his med cine promscously
scattered about.
Just about now the people are sgitating the
question Of having preaching in one the church
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The Tabernacle.
Robbery.
NEW YORK.
Bennet Has Left Town,

NEW YORK. January IL. 1t is stated that Mr..
Bennett left town on learning of the arrest of DR..
Phelps, but his whereabouts is not known of. II
known It would of course not be communicated.
If the proceedings are continued, Benuet will
probably 60 abroad.
In the Phelps case the decision Is reserved. The
Grand Jury continued the investigation of the
duel. They had before them Hermann Oelricks.
cousin to Frederic May, who is said to have
known all about the meeting, and Counsellor John
ID. Townsend, who it is stated was summoned by
James Gordon Bennett to draw up his will before
departing for the dueing ground. Both witnesses
answered the questions asked and left, but the in
formation is insufficient to authorize an indlct-
ment against the principals. Several other per-
sons, supposed to know something about the If
fair, have been summoned.
1t is rumored in Philadelphia that DR.. William
ii. Pancoast has gone to Maryland, near the scene
Of the duel, to attend to May 5 wounds, which are
said to be severe.
The Telegram Trouble.
VIM. Orion left for Washington this morning.
Officers of the w. L. Co. state that every lawful
means will be resorted to for insurng the secrecy
of dispatches passing through the company Off
ces.
The Central hotel and several adjoining build.
ings were burned at Long Branch this a. NJ.
loss about $4,000; believed to be fully insured.
Nomination.
The President has nominated Stewart l.. Wood
ford to be T. s. District Attorney for the Southern
district of New York.
Ice Blockade.
Travel south of Wal street ferries is suspended
Between and this morning, by an immense ice
foe, three ferry boats crowded with working peo-
pie, kept in the middle of the river about two
hours, on sccopnt of ice in the bay.
The steamers Hudson from New Orleans, Sar
Jacinto from Savannah, and Albemarle frou
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Le ives, Del, were detained below 10 heavy felds
Of ice.
AZ one time yesterday the Narrows we're full
Of nee, one field stretching from Staten Island TO
Fort Lafayette,
A Whitestown, L. I. despatch says Flashing
Bay and Hell Gate were crowded with heavy ice
yeste rday. and large numbers of schooners were
at an Choir in that vicinity bound TO and from east
ern ports.
Postal Robbers
Tho post Office robbers, John Kelley and Mary
J. Collins have been remanded for trial Lext FRI
day.
A Swindler.
The Charles II. Morgan who endcavored to
swndle the banks Of Montgomery. Ala, and Low
ell, Mass, obtained the engraved checks on the
Lowell bank on the fifth of December last after
business hours, of the errand boy of Messrs. Ma
voek, stephen q Co., engravers, on Fulton st.
A Presidential Rumcr.
The Tribune says northern democratic senator
has declared that his party would readily assent
to the Inauguration of Gov. Hayes If q could
be made to believe he was f.iiy e.cci,u. a, .ue
presidency would now be sure to fail to tue dt mo-
cratic party.
The Presidential Question.
a Washington special 10 the Graphic SAYS there
is reason TO believe that ON or about Feb. lst Mr..
Ferry will resign the presidency OF the senate,
and that there are several candidates for the posi-
ton, including Senators Conking sherman,
liamlin, Anthony and Motor, the chances now
fsvoring the latter.
The correspondent says that should Morton be
chosen II is not unlikely that there will be no
choice OF president, and u new election will be
held next year, leaving Morton acting president
for year.
strike.
RoxDouT, n. Y, January IL. There is a gem
eral strike of ice men here. a gang Of 200 armed
strikers has driven away the laborers at all the ice
houses in the vicinity, and threaten to destroy the
houses if work is resumed.
A Censnre of High Taxation.
The Chamber Of Commerce to-day passed reso-
lutions deprecating the state and municipal taxes
which obliged the banks ofthis city to reduce their
capital, and thus cripple financial resources OF
business men.
Weather.
Clear, cold, wind north west Two inches of
snow fell last night.
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and Aaxey as conference committee On the bui
to establish certain post routes
Ine senate resumed the consideration of the m.
finished business being the house bill to perfect
the revision Of the statutes Of the United States.
Mr.: Boutwell, explained the various Correction,
and changes ct length.
The reading Of the bill having been concluded
be submitted an amendment 70 sec. IA of the re.
vlsed statutes, SC ss TO provide that messepaers
bringing the electoral vote to the national capital
shall receive TWENTY-FIVE cents per mile each way
in accordance with the law a. originally passed
and said that he did not pass the amendment but
the matter had been brought to his attention, and
he therefore submitted 1t TO the senate.
Mr. Sherman hoped this amendment would not
be passed, since the original act allowing twenty
hye cents mile each way was passed. The
whole mode of travelling had been changed, and
twenty-five cents per mile one way was enough
now.
The amendment was rejected.
Mr.. Cockrell submitted the amendment reouir-
ing the officers of the ordnance department and
others having charge Of ordnance supplies, to
make quarterly returns or all such supplies in
their charge.
The amendment was agreed TO.
The bill was then laid aside informally, Is Mr.
Hamliu desired to submit certain amendments in
regard to post routes.
The senate at 2.45 went into executive session,
and after few minutes adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr. Holman's anne ndment to the consular ap-
preparation bill decreasing the salaries of minis
tiers and consuars, was defeated, SO TO 100.
The credentials of d. d. Field Of New York,
were presented.
Two joint resolutions providing for cou hitting
the electoral vote were offered by Messrs. Hunter
and Luttrel, and referred.
All amendments to the consular and diplomatic
appropriation bill were voted down, and the bill
passed.
The House passed the military ACADEMY ap-
preparation bill without amendment.
The consideration of the bill for the appoint
ment OF an International silver. commission, was
postponed until Tuesday next.
MIR. Wood, from the committee on ways and
means reported bill TO provide remedies for
over charge Of duties on tonnage and imports.
1t provides that on the entry Of any vessel the
decision of the collector Of customs o. TO the rate
OF duty on tonnage or imports shall be final and
conclusive, except the owner, master or consignee
makes protest against such decision, which
protest shall be forwarded to the Secretary of
the Treasury; and should be decide in favor of
the complainant he shall decide in favor of the
party entitled to payment on account of over
charge. The bill was passed.
The House at 4.l0 O'Clock adjourned.