Evening Star Newspaper, October 15, 1856, Page 4

Miscellaneous. Propossls for Rations for 1857. BS Sama oh oO: Oct EPARATE SEALED PROPOSALS eae next, at 10 o'clock, a. m. Hens to the United States Marine owing stations, for the year 1957, Charlestown, Massachusetts ; ING STAR. BRILLIANTS. 3ON@ OF FAIRIES ROBBING AN ORCHARD. Translated by Leigh Hunt, from some Lati® verses in the old English drama of ‘‘ Amyntas, or the Impossible Dowry.’’ We the hr nese bys and antic, Of dimensions ‘Though the moonshine mostly keepus @ On inorchards frisk and peep us. Stolen sweets and always sweeter, Stolen kisses "uch completer Stolen looks are nice in chapples, Stolen, stolen be your apples. When to bed the world are bobbing, Then’s the time for orchard robbing ; Yet the frait were scarce worth Were it not for stealing, stealing. ; and ‘Washington city, District of Columbia. Eaeh ration to consist of one pound and a quar- ter of fresh Beef, or three quarters of a Mess Pork, eighteen ounces of Bread, made superfize flour, or superfine flour, at the option of the government, at the rate of six pounds of Cottee, twelve pounds of the best New Orleans ht quarts of best White Beans, four iT, two quarts of Salt, four irown Soap, and one hard dipped Tallow Candles to The Beef required shall be delivered on the or- ding officer of each station, either in bulk or by the single ration, and shall consist of the best and most choice pieces of the carcass; the Pork to be No. 1 roceries to be of the named. All subject to inspection. No bid will be entertained unless accompanied by the names of two sureties known to this office, or heme tes by ye — dorsed ‘* posals for rations dressed to the Quartermaster of the Marine Corps, B GEO F. LINDSAY, Major and Quartermaster. and Evening Star, : Concord. and Ga zette, Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Post and ass.; Eagle, Brooklyn, and Dally News, New York; Argus and Pen: Philadelpbia, Penn; Argus aod @ Register, Moblie, ats, will publish th and R ter, Mobile, wi ublis! three thines & week until the 10th of November next, and send bills accom this advertisement, to this office for payment. A CHILD’s THOVERT. I remember, I remember ‘The fir trees dark and bigh ; 1 used to think their slender spires It wasa ao /:—paeal But now "tis le To know I’m farther off from heaven Than when I was a boy! der of the comman a aaawa THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS | Pork, and the G ARRIVALS ATTHE PRI} ES | Pork, an Witlacds’ Hotel—s c &m A. WILLARD 3 Normend & ly, Pa JC Chapman, NY BA Tucker, do W B Lacoste, SC 8 Harlan & ly, Ct W D Templet, Va G K Dickinson, NY @ Warner, Ma 1857, and ad BS Barae, SC of A Anderson, Ten a @ Whiton, NY A Hart. do J Wilks & ly, do The National Intelli Leman & ly, Ct Times, Boston, iss Leman, do io W M Peacock, do Whitloer, ly, 2 child, oO Gilimore, UJA N Frost. Mass Dr J Smith, Can Gen Gonzalez & Mrs \W Elliott, Miss E Elliott, do Miss A Eliott, SC Miss C Elliott, 8C Miss C Elilott, do iss Whitlock, do led by a copy of D Corson & ly, Ky ise C Corson, do ce 11-e0dtl0thNov Proposals for Supplies. QUARTERMASTE ’s Orricz, M. Corps, Washington Uctober 10, 1856 § WEPARATE SEALED PROPOSALS WILL be received at this oifice until 100’clock a m , on Monday, the 10th day of November next, for supplying to the Marine Corps the foliowing ar- ticles, during the fiscal year ending 30th June, 500 Uniform Caps, with scales complete 1,000 Marine Pompons 1 000 Patent Leather Stocks 500 pairs of Shoulder Straps for privates 100 do do non-commissioned officers’ Epau- S Neafus, [ils Kirkwood Mouse —5. £4. a. KIRKWOOD. Maj Cowles, Md mi Kioney & ly, _ 6 Ramsey & son, Dr Poindexter, Miss Miss Thompson, do 8 H Dash & ly, Cal T Jonnstbn & ly, NY Mrs Alluyne, do J W Lear, do J E Wilson, Va I al Lin Pants Browns’ Hetel.—t. p & w. pROWN. coy! a Hoa J Lane, Oregon JB Hall. Ny = A R Forman, do W_NN Hyett & ly, RC Glass, {1 pairs Marine Brogans F Dorse:t, Ma &® Marine Blankets 300 dozen pairs Woollen Socks 50 Marine Fatigue Caps 5 Linen Blouses 2.000 pairs Canton Flannel Drawers 5,000 to 10,000 yards 6 4 sty-t.ue Kerse: 1,000 to 2,000 “do of Blue Cloth, coe! and dyed in the wool Samples of the above can be seen at the Office of the Assistant Quartermaster Marine Cor; New York, and a strict conformit: © Misswill. italy C Woodruff, Ga V Frost & ly, NY CM Mirril& ly, Va 8 Halsey & ly, M W Krebs, Md L Mariana, Port Rico do 3 H Griggs, Mas C Matthews, NY J Murpby, Va G@T Wilmot & ty, do y tosample will All articles to be inspected and certified to before payment made ‘The Quartermaster reserves to himself the right to increase or diminish the quantities named above, as the interests of t! The articles to be delive: National Metel.—wx. cur. EC Winchester. NY S L Radel, Ala Miss Lumeden, do Miss Roberis, do J Tyler jr, Ma P B Hampton, do JF Law & ly, Ga B Moxiry, Pa B Harrison, Ma he service may su; “ ggest. AWW K Collins, NC red ‘atsuch times, in such quantities, and at such places, as the Q uartermas- JM Perkins, do ter may direct, free of expense to the United 4 M Conover, NY J A Fleming, NC No bid will be entertaine ’ by the names of two sureti or certified to by some official p-rson. dorsed ‘+ Proposals for Sup to the Quartermaster of the Marine Corps, Wash- @HO.F LINDSAY, Major and Q vartermaster. ‘The National Intelligencer and Evening Star, Washington, D.C.; Patriot, Concord, and Ga- zette, Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Post and ‘Times, Boston, Mass ; Eagle, Brooklyn; Daily News.New York; Argus and Pennsylvanian, Philadelphia, Penn, will publish the above three times aweek untilthe 10th of November next, and send bilis, accompanied by a copy of this advertisement, to this office for payment ce Li-eodtltthNov. PLOTECTION AND INDEMNITY FROM LOSS SY FIRE FIRE, MARINE, AND INLAND INSURANCE. Authorized Capital ant Surplus...$1,368,151 13¢ FARMERS AND MEcHANICS’ INSUR- ANCE CO., OF PHILADELPHIA. Office northireat corner Pennsy street, Washington City, D. C. d unless accompanied es Known to this office, MOVEMENTS OF O plies,’’ and addressed vROM THE TNT leave New York onthe ONLY 8175 IANOS '—PIANOSs! ! received direct from Paris, throug! the Custom House, New York. two of Muezare’s new invented 'ron PIANO FOR’ 3, Woich sre warranted to kee; mga made in this FOR A PIANU p in tune equal to any country or elsewhere Pianos will be soid at the low price of S175 f a Piano sold for that price ‘with full tron frame, part round corner, Rosewood lished like a Mirror the kind known to the Washington Persons in waat of Piano will avail mselves of this opportunity. flon. Thos. B. Ficrence, This is the first | George H. Arm trong, oma Manderfield, ard R. Helmbold, George Helin: James E. Neati, 1 THOMAS 8. PLORENCE, President, BDWARDR HELMBOLD, Secretary, LOCAL B8URVEYORS 397 D street, opposite cry oc 7- 8. W cor of P: NEW AUCTIUN AND NTZ & COOMBS, NO. %9 SEVENTH streets, between | and K streets, return their teful thanks to a generous public for the ltber- tronage extended to them since they have been engayed in the House Furnishing business in the Northern Liberties, and now beg leave to blic that at the earnest solici- tation of many citizens they have been induced thelr present trade the Auction Charles Waiter, Ni 1 ee ino. M. Thornton, corner Firet streetand Virginia avenue, Island. James Williams, No. 22 Pour-and-a half street. No 501 Thirteenth street, below MARINE SURVEYOR. Capt. J. P. Levy, No. 367 Pen, Opposite National Hotel. GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT. John Thomason, @nnounce to the neylvania avenue, to connect wit and Commission business They pledge ttemselves to leave no effort un- ré no trouble to give satisfaction in all cases to those who may confide their business to them or favor them with their pa consigned to them will besold to the vantage and prompt returns made. —— attention will be given to the sale of Tesl and personal property of ev: Kind, and Liberal casb advances made x the po whenev- BONTZ & COOMBS, Commission Merchants CHEAP FURNITURE. Our large waretiouse is filed to it: The business of this Compan y with the most successful of sumilar institu- tions tu the United States, will compare fa- From the Ist day of August, 1855, up t» Ist January, 1856. the pre: emounted to the large sum of: , in five months, ived one hundred and eig) one hundred and fifty-one dollars, with only forty six hundred and vixiy-six dollars losses With these evidences of agement, the d share of public pat: rity offered is am, ccess and good man- ustified in soliciting @ age, Believing that the secu- and thatall fair claims wil ording to equily then legal techni scription of Parior, Chamber, an Kiteben Furniture. both new aud second-bacd tL sell at a small advance cver manu. f It is useless for us to itemize; are are prepared to furnish out entire houses 2t such prices as c:nnot fail satisfaction to purchasers A call is res selic: BONTZ & COUMSS Auction and Com: im N * company is prepared to issue policies inst damage by freon DWELLING ‘ UR MiULS, MANUFAOTORIES, all descriptions of BUILDINGS, theircontents, or all kinds of MERCH! transported by VESSELS, 8ST BOATS, RAILHOAD: Vveyances to or from any port suffice itto nay we BAMBOATS, ¢ 3, and the usual con- nm of EVROPE and and onthe hulls of STEAMBOATS navigating the western waters, The rates of premium will be as low as other companies, and in fixing them every in construction and @rrangement will mtsston Merchants, KUPrHAM & NYU NEW AND CHEAP SADDLI, HARNESS ANDT » Opposite Odd Fellows: MES#aS. TOPHAM ate of Philadelphia, and NORPLET of this ci respectfully announce thelr friends and the menced the Saddling where they will BUNK STORE, All losses speedily adjust Office northwest ¢: rner Pi Seventeenth sweet, Wa: Insurance may also be effected at t) Northwest corner Walnué and and iu other princi y authorized offic nd promptl id. yivania avenue and mblic, that they have com- usiness at the ubovestand, make and keep constantly oa and superior assortment WHIPS. HARNESS of or cl an TRUNKS, VAL epee tT BAGS. Ladies’ SATC @ BASKETS. and FANCY W ETS, COVERS Second Streets, PI I cities of the United ‘8 of the company. "MANTELS, AND aes UTIFUL STYLE. West Casticton HESE MANTELS Ladi B MARTINGALE: ii kings of ate Company, ARE ENAMELLEDIN of the richest und mast ex PORPHYRY, PYRENE AGATE, SPANISH 64 and desirable MARBLES. 80 perfect that they chale: They are so highly polish beauty much longer than ma: by smoke, coal yas, or acid: much cheaper than any othe: from $125 to $12 , Builders, and others are invited to es at No. 512 Seventh ddd Fellows’ Hall, up T. M HANSON, UY AND SELL i FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXCHANGE; FURNISH DRAFTS ts of United States and Europe; COLLECT DRAFTS ted States and Burope; RK UPWARDS; LL HORSEH BLAN and HAMES. Horse, i CARDS, CURK MBS, SPONGES, be the best that can be ing been practical we feel confident that , either for style or aremitting efforts to give satis- public patronage “ES, BROCAT: » and other rare The imitations are ve the closest scrutiny. that they retain their irble ; are not injured 6, and can be sold ac. All materiai used will obisined; and both of us ‘workmen for several years, Our work caunot be sar rability. By u fort ‘o covering Wranks Tx. = Sols constantly on hand street, 3doors below UNDER Shop and Residencs south side, bstw. VING PROVIDED an ELEGANT HEAR, SE and = apenamen! 'y conveniences for 'y conductin Gould ee en Eo fall to o ‘3 ettiecemartossmecinn and inthe ; EADY-MADE COFFINS » Which will be fur- terms. spared to give on the premises, erders will ed io at all hours cea 8th and 10 Public that he ts ‘ways on hand. ¢ Inost reasonable fe, no pains will be ion on all occasions. ND FOR £10 As UX AN entire satisfact: > & OFHKR SHC! wot 8 — Resta, gromeptty atten hd and ever, fer sale. am D WARRANTS all tt LAND WARRA: MKS. M. E, HARVEY, Hanvey, pacuassp,) AKER, between G and H, ORM THE P ploy the UBLIC ———) Business; given to calle! (Svceusson rt UNDERT No. 410 Seventa Street, EGS LEAVE TUINF, that she has in her em were tormerly CHUBB BROTRES UST RECEIV pot, W. Miller’s ANOS, the most ments now manufactured A large stock of Pianos Feasonable terms. magnificent instra. Som peut to conduct the ry attention will be fore. for rent on the most @ay or night, as W G. METZEROTY, Medicines. DOocTOR HooxLAND’s GEKMAN Dr. C. M. RED BY JACK8ON, Philadelphia, Pa., WILL BFFECTUALLY CURE LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA, AUNDICE, CHRONIC OR NERVOUS DE bility, Diseases of the Kidn ts ing from a Disordered Liver or Stomach. The fap repo in calling the attention of the this pre) jon, does so with a feeling eases aris pe the utmost co: in its virtuesand tion to the diseases for which it {s reco: It Is no new and untried robin but one that stood the test of aten & people, and its ‘opelation and sale is unrivalled by any similar preparations extant in ile favor given by the most prom pare nd individuals ry is im: ise, and a care- ful perusal of the A!manac, published annually bi the proprietor, and to be his agents, cannot but satisfy the most skeptical this remedy is really deserving the great cel- American Tae testimon: inent and well known in all parts that ebrity it has incipal office and manufactory No. 96 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa. READ THE FOLLOWING: MorGantown, Va., August 4, 1855, Dr C. M. Jacxson—Dear Sir:—The sales of the Bitters are increasing, and what speaks vol- umes in their favor Is ths tall who have used them speak highly of theireffects No medicine that of the coun’ obtained I sell gives such general satisfactio mand for it exceeds all precedent; and | assure pleasure to sell such a remedy you it affords me Our physicians no longer scowl at it, butarecom- pelled to acknowledge its intrinsic value, a ficie ter part of them have had magnanimity suf- ient ‘0 lay aside their prejudicies and prescrive it in their practice. ssi! si a ours . M. CHALFAN®. Forsale by storekeepers and druggists 1. 2 Nag | town and village inthe United States. Price bottle. aR KIDWELL, HERE HAS LONG EXISTED A PUBLIC demand for an effective Purgative Pill whico could be relied on as sure and perfectly safe in it: operation. This has been pre GILMAN, Washington, and JOHN 8 Georgetown, Agents. je7-4m AYER'S PILLS. FOR ALL THE PURPOSES OF A FAMILY PHYSIC, demand, and an extensive trial of its virtues hi conclusively plishes the p a physical decision. 1s not. counterhalan: table, no har use in the several plaints whic liver. relief in Co: Humors, Scrofula an: ness of the bedy, Uicers and impurity of the blood ; in skort any and every case where a purga shown with what success it accom- urpose designed. It is easy to make ill, but not so easy to make the best of all Pills—one which shouid have none of the objections, but atl the advantages of every other. Tiis bas been attempted here, and with what snc- cess we would respectfully submit to the public It has been unfortunate for the hitherto that almost every purgative medicine ts acrimonious and ir itating tothe bowels. This Many of them produce so much griping pain and revulsion in the system as to more than ce the zood to be derived from them These Peils produce no irritation or pain, unless it arises from a previously existing obstruction or derangement in the bowels stiveness, Piles, Colic, Dysenter, d Scurvy, Colds, wita sor tive is required They have also produced some singularly suc- cessful cures el, Erysioeias, Paipitation of the Heart, the Back, SI freely taken In the spring of the year, to purify; the biood and prepare the system for the cuange of seasons. An occisional dose stimulates (ax healthy action, and restores the appe {ty the blood, and by stomach into tite and vigor. They pur! their stimulant action oa the circulatory system renovate the strength of the body, and restore tuc wasted or diseased energies of the whole organ- in R beamatism, Coat Ure per Grav a tomach and Side. They should b ism. Hence an occasional dose is advantageo even though unnecessary dosing should uever be carried toc ir, pers Purpative medicine reduces the » When taken to excess. cases In which a piysic is required cannot be enu merated here. but they suggest themseives to the reason of every body; au Heved this pili will answer a better purpose than anything which has hbitierto been available to When their virtues are once knowa the public will no longer doubt what remedy to fa stre1 mankind no serious derangement ealsis; employ when in need of a catiartic medicine. Being sugar wrapped they are pleasant to tak and being Box. DR PRACTICAL Price 25 Cents per Box. Five Boxes for$1,03 Sold by Z D. GILMAN, Washington, and ali respectable di purely vegetable, no harm can ar from their use in any quantity. For minute directions see the wrapper on the PREPARED BY +» JAMES C. AYER, LOWELL, MAss. ruggists. aus-im PRIVATE MEDICAL TREATISE PHILOSOPHICAL VIEW OF MABBIAGE, on THE ar @. B. LA CROIX, Me Duy 250 Pages and 130 Fins SP lain, an. ALBANY,N. Y., 4 Colored Lith s egraph: and PRigBz ONLY FwEnry-Five Cunys Sent Free of Postage to all parts of the Oaisa. HEAPEST BOOK EVER P3SLISHED and containing nearly double the quantity of read- ing matter i F FY CENT OR DOL- LAR PUBLICATIONS. n that of the It treats on the PH YSIOL- OGY OF MARRIAGE, and the Secret Infirmities and Disorder of Youth and © Maturity, resulting from ex- cesses, which destroy the physical and mental pow- < ers, with Observations on Marriaze, its Gaties and disjualifications, and theirremedies; with Lithograp 8, tilustratiug the Anatomy and Physiology and IDiseases of the Re. productive O ns of both sexes, their structure, uses, aud functions. A popular and comprehen- sive Freatise on the Duties and Causaltles of sin- gle and poeta rte herp fruitful alliances, macde of secur’ ones—their o! hints to those contem: ing them—I{nfelicitous and infertile bviation and removal —importar:t lating matrimony, that wi!i overoome objections ie it; none, howev: should take this important step without firstconsulting I's ge5—commeataries on the diseasesand medi cu) reainacat of females from Infancy to old ane, enok case gra) aieatly tlusirated by beautiful iihogra- sag Ciabes—aervous debility, its causes and susa, y me eae at once so simple, safe, and effectaul lure Is An G83 possib! €s for daily mamaze- on Spormatorrha@a, with practical obsefvations on the saferand moresu: mode of treatment— utionary hints on the evils re- sulting from empirical Jracticc—an <a all diseases arising from ta iseretion, with plain and simple rules by which ali persons can cure them- selves without mercury—remedies for those self- infiicted miseries and disappointed ho} so un- ful adviser tely prevalent inthe young. It isa trath- the married and thosecontemplett marrige: Its perusal is Particularly recommend- ed to pe rsons entertaining secret doubts of their hnysicz} condition, and who areconscious of hav- ing bezarded t! to which ever: Price TW: Five Copies for One Dollar. Mailed. age, to all parts of the United States N. B.—'Fhose who P 1X upon any of the sires epon whlch this CRO book treats, elther he health, happiness, and priv! es human is entitlea” ae NTY-FIVE CENTS Ber copy, or of post- ’ refer may consult Dr. LA Personally or by mail. cine sent to any part af the Unionacco: todl- rections, safely packed and carefully sec: from all observation. Address Dr. Lane, or Post .B LA CROIX, No. 31 Office Box 579 Albany, Nyt Office open Say stom 9 a m to 9pm.and des 28—ly m 3 until! ce REMOVED from No. 68 B 0! 0. ei to di Maiden L fori as ans, Albany, New York, CHAUNCEY WARRKINER WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. AND DEALER IN Fine Watches, Jewelry, and Silver Ware, Selling at a vary liberal reduction from cus ' prices. omary No 370 Pa. avenue, betweed 6th and 7th streets, au 93m (in Browns’ Hotel building.) - PLATFORM AND COUNTER SCALES. M se2 Agents. USDOCK’S PATENT PLATFORM AND Counter Scales, of all siggsfor sale a: a tacturers prices by BOGUT & 0 i Soda NEIL, » No. 105 Water st., Georgetown, Information for Travelers. Miscellaneous. | BITTERS jal before the had gratis of any of road to Xenia. is the only route Checks in Washin; most speedy, andd reat West. Washington to Cincinnati 1s but about 100 miles shorter than WASHINGTON bus, $13 65; Dayton, 815 to meet thal railroad, $18 atient Being purely vege- m can arise from thelr use in any quantity; but itis better than any medicine should be taken judiciously. Minute directions for thelr to which sey ate ap- licable are given on the box. Among the corn- . have been speedily cured by them ‘we may mention Liver Complaint, in its various forms of Jaundice, Indigestion, La of Appetite, Listlessness, Irritability, B lious Headache, Bilious Fever, Fever and Ague, Pain in the Side and Loins, for in truth, ail these arc but the consequence of diseased action of tue ‘As anaperient, they afford prompt and sure uorand Loss ins in The thousane it {s confidently be § ANALYTICAL CHEMIST. The owners of able for gold, sil Clous stones, or metals, unless signed therefor, BY bry tat DIBECT ime between Washi: and Wheelk: se but ITt hours ! = Time between Washi: and Cincinnati 27 Meus THROVOH TICKETS AND Ba BaD In Wasi "ROAD having greatiy Impromed te Wernscs ly imp! ‘estern now Stes ¢ the fullest inducement Fraveuers Between WASHINGTON M all portions qe be connection e Trains ‘ash. ington and the Trains bound West from Balti promo! Junction Me '¥ called from Balt . Ti required between Wasi is checked through'to Washington Station, and rechecked ith the ig Through . The connectii iy at6a.m.and 4. later hour only. 8 Ciacinnati tie Miami Ri ith the trains apolis, Terre Haute, Lafayette, Isiand, St. Louis, Cario, etc i Pi holdii Memphis, Vicksburg, Ne which are also sold at Washi ferred at Cincinnati, to the Ma! Ohio. Tickets for Evansville, Louis are sold a To.edo, Detroit, Chic: when the Onio ts nav! and Wellsville (forty m with the Cievei ers the river route. if?" For trains to and from Baltimore, olls, etc., see specia: advertisements. {7 For further {nfermation, Through Tickets, etc. apply to THOMAS H. PARSONS, at Washington Station. WM. 8. WOODSIDE, Master of ‘Transportation, : __8.8 0 Ratiroed, Hatten THE NEW YORE AND LIVER UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS. limp SHIPS COMPRISING THIS LINE are the ATLANTIC.. rt ‘These suips having been built by contract ex- pressly for dovernment service, every care has been takea In their construction, as aiso in thei: eugines, to Insure strength and speed; and their accommodations for passengers are unequaled for elegance and comfort Frice of passage from New York to Liverpool in Grst cabin, 8130; in secord do., $75. Liverpool to New York, 30 and 20 guineas. An experieaced surgeon attached to each ship. verths can be secured until paid for. The ships of this line have improved water- heads, and to avoid danger from ice w: tus Banks north of 42 degrees, uatil after the ist PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING. From New York. (EDWARD Ke COLLINS & OO, N, SHIPLEY & Gort edhe EY & CO., Li 5 STEPREN KENNARD & 00." Friars, London B.@. WAINWRIGHT & CO., Paris. these ships will not be account- ver, bullion, specie, the WEST, 'N’ iT. measure 54 by | ¢ Relay House) 9 miies | !,500 pairs 2 gape and the Ohio riv. 1,500 io 1-point white Mackinac measure 32 by 46 inches, and 500 pairs 3 point scarlet Mackinac blankets, to _ 60 by 72 inches, and weigh is 500 pairs 234-point scarlet Mackinac a A by 66 inches, and weigh Wo pairs 3% point to measure 66 ickets for poin ins leave Wash: p.m. On Sundays at the At BEN WOOD, 4 miles from Wheel connection is made with the trains of CE! OHIO RAILROAD, runni the Ohio, thr Newark, to COLUMBUS. at Newark with the cars of the Newark, Manstield ard Sandusky Hatlroad for 3 et. ing from Bellair, on Zanesville, and centueky, Toledo, t. Louis, etc. the C O. Railrond trains cen. nect with the fast tiains of the Little Miami Rail Louisville, ete. At allroad) connection is 200 oa 23¢-point measure 54 hicago, Rock ‘Through Tickets for Orleans ii Steamers on ti it) ers on the Cario, and 8t. ELAND, ard via Cleveland to ckets are sold, where a connection ittsburg Railroad is Travelrrs are requested to notice that while this Through Tickets and m, it is also the shortest, ctto nearya'l the leading The distance from it 653 miies, being by any other reute! THROUGH "TICKET, :—To Wheell fancy list blue cloth do di 4,500 do saved list do do scarlet do do green do , by steamer from 18 00; Indianacolis, $17 50; Cieve- Toledo, $15 80; Chicago, $20 65and $19 “0; St’ Louis, $23 50 and $25; Memphis, $26; New Orieans. $31, ete. FREDERICK AND HARPER’S RY, MARTINSBURG, CUMBERLAND, BSURKLEY SPRINGS, BEDFORDSPRINGS. rPLEDMONT, OAKLAND. asseagers may leave Washington at 6 a. m of p.m. For the minor way stations between Baitimore and Wheeling, take 6 a. m. train from troit, “S15 B; 84 — shawls 8-4wollen do ids linen thread do sewing silk 100 pieces ribands 150 gross worsted 20 pieces silk handkerchiefs 000 yards calico . 00° do Merrimee calico » and FAIRMONT, Kentucky jeans ttinets domestic shirtt: do and plaids 150 — socks” 100 dozen spool cotton 30 pounds best Chinese — 2,000 do brown gilling twine, No. 30 do cotton maitre 3,500 flannel shirts 4,000 calico do Hardware and Agricultw 7,000 pounds brass kettles 1,200 tin ketues #50 nests japanned do, 6 in a nest} 25 dozen 10-quart tin butcher knives 200 do scalping do 75 M gun flints 125 do fish hooks, assorted 300 dozen do lines coarse-tooth combs fine-tooth combs jews : ills of led on and the value thereof expi 160 srry trace chains Warm, H ave, Natu: UMNIBUSES and BAGGAGE W will be at the Washington Railroad vey PASSENGERS and BAGGAG Chargs,to STEAMER GBORGE PAGE, for ALEXANDRIA, a dis- six miles, allowing a: Fare from Wash! ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA BAILBOAD ie 3 Sh OS Great Southern Mail Line! se TWICE DAILY (SUNDAY NIGHTS EXCEPTED) Between Washington City and the South’ VIA: ALEXANDRIA, SORDONSVILLE, RICHMOND, DAN- VILLE GREENSBOROUGH, N.C AND DAILY To THE VIRGINIA SPRINGB. Leave Washington at. Leave Washin; Leave Alexandria at..... Travellers will find thi nection with the Virginia Central Railroad, the Cheapest, most Pleasant and Fx THE VIRGINIA 8PRINGS Greenbrier White Sulphur and Tauquier White it, Alum and Capon 8; ‘ton, ral ‘o' Teens! rooured on the boat. Expedition and Comfort are secured by this Route, asitisa LINBOF FIRS: vRow ALEXANDRIA TO THROUGE PASSENGERS and BAGGAGE esl pant nemat tothe Di 180 log chains knives, 10 and 12 inches in length ~ = Proportions of 14%, 1, 4, nc} 200 hand saws 30 cross-cut saws, 7 feet in 290 dozen hand saw files 5S do cross-cut saw files S$ do wood rasps 250 quarters socket chisels, %, 1, and 2-inch 70 planes, fore and jack 450 camp kettles short handled fryin; iron table spoons axes, to weigh from 4 ing Line toon half axes, oy weigh 3, hatchets, to weigh 1% pound broad axes, ordinary size itious R uote to 1,000 northwest 500 aoteat Commissioner of Indian A ffs The right will be reserved to of any of the articles the above schedule; and alsoany T CLASS RAILROAD epot of the Petersburg AMES A. EVANS Agent, Alexandria, Va. E) To Leesburg $1. FUR HARPER'S FERRY, TT iden ep aoe THROUGH IN TWELVE HOURS! BE NEW AND SPLENDID PACKET- ‘apt. Cuas. H. MERRILL, making Kegular Trips between and the above Point, on Mon- e Boat will leave the wharf of W.H.& H.@ wn riday’ , she will leave ireday and Satu: BOAT ARGO, C; will commence GEORGETOWN MANGE OF HOURS.—On and after Mea- ay, the 224 instant, the Trains will Leave Washington at 6 .nd Sf a. m., and dang nf jmore a! P. 2a. Sunday et 4 ap Str 5 - v "s Ferry every y morning, at Through Tickets, $¥.25. including the Stage from Rdeards terry . Families in to visi thecoming moe find Pleasant, and on, Shanondale, rates. A coach will always be in readiness in G: Fer further partio AVIS, Jr. ?s Ferry, JOHN V.Aav , 8 , Jr.y Harper oo WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD. ecto = signee vga which may be seen a Sr icmerehe asad furnished and appro tthe Ae arg Springs | as may be uneq t route to Berkeley Sulphur and Warren. goods ved on thereof, certified agent = by the it or agent required in the amcunt of the of the contract, whose sufficiency must Btates judge or district Must embrace the articles, with thereof, ns they are arranged in the le, cod eee annexed to ich they will be the amounts must be carried out for each class. They should be the following heading : Propose to furnish fo- fhe to and from the Boat. With two or more sureties be certified by a United in farnished, and ma. footed 4 and Oi 8 w., ome 3 ane s.m. . MW. PARBONS, Agent, ee TOTHE WEST PROPOSALS FOR INDIAN GOODS. DBPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. Orrica INDIAN AFFAIRs, September 23, 1888. EALED PROPOSALS, ENDORSED “PRO- posals for Indian Goods,” will be received at the Office of Indian Affairs, Wash! Mackinac Blankets. 3,600 pairs 3-point white Mackinac blankets, to : 2 eo by 72 inches, and pounds rag hearty 6 pounds Mackinac by 56 inches, and weigh und: rs 1-oint white Mackinac mearure 36 by $0 inches, and = Mackinac blankets, 'y 4 inches, and weigh 10 Mackinac blankets, to inches, and weigh 8 by 66 inches, and weigh pounds 400 pairs 3 -point Indigo blue Mackinac blan- pie meine ge y $4 inghes, weigh 100 pairs 33 - it Gentinella blue Mackinac eeraeen measure 66 by 84 inches, and 3-pott Gentinella blue Mackinac kets, to measure 69 by 72 inches, and rh 8 ds 38 pol Gentinella bi a Coes io mpeeee re 54 by €6 inches, 1,000 pounds worsted yarn, 3 folds jozen cotton flag handkerchiefs do Madras do ing, unbleached do 1,600 pounds beads, ruby and blue, assorted sizes Ready-made Clothing. 259 blue ciota frock coats 250 blue and mixed satinet coats a Ppantaloons vests. 5. Implements and ih do tos as pounds Northwest Guas. jo percussion lock. to be furnished at Boston, New Pi tn in the accepted bids; an ereof to be made on or before April next, or at such time or times t! be ordered by the cide named then others of the sameclass, but of a different descrip- tion, that may be needed, at the lowest market Goods of American manufacture styles and quali but as most of the samples blankets —= cloths are foreign fabrics, it will be necessary, in proposing a mestic article of either of those classes, theta sample thereof shall be forwarded to thi: at as early a date as practicable. Each bidder for guns will be it a sample or samples of the kii poses to furnish ; and the department reserves ht of accepting such bid or bids as are be- to be most advantageous to the Indians, serviceable qualities, prices, &c. to be furn{shed must in all respects with, the sam office, or such They wilt be ne bs with the samp es ty agent or agents appointed for that purpore. such thereto in any particular will in which case the contractor will be and accord! vertisement therefor, d: weign ed weigh ok Mackinac blan- and weigh is office, juired toexhib- and i 9 xaly an invoices ts appoluted $3.50. ses, but give each customer full value for bis Hats unusually low. it for Driscoll’s Balm of a Thousand ‘rice 25 cents per bottle ANTHON Y, 7th street, near Pa ayenu Hat Compaty NB Agen Flowers for a New Yor! r their) fore- exe ute acrontractand " @EO. W. MANYPENNY se 91-3 tawtOctsl Commissioner HATS! HATS! ONSTANTLY ON HAND A FULL , we of BEEBE’S NEW on STYLES, IRON HALL BOOT ESTABL ECEIVING DAI winter styles of Ladies, Gen temen’s Misses. Children, Boys’ & Y- uths’ Boots and Shoes, of Kinds and qual ties. Those in want will do well to call and exam- ine my stock be- fore purchasing elsewhere, 2 Iron Hali Boot and Shoe Establishment, Penn avenue, bet 9th and 10th streets. A large assortment of Sole Leather Trunks, also Leather and Wood Frame. Lad’s Hat Cases, new styles. GREAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF BOOTS AND GAITERS | pe ON COMMISSION, FOR A PHIL- adelphia manu- facturer, a first rate Sewed or Pt Calf-Skin BO. at $3 62, full as good as those usually sold at $5 or $6; and a French Calf Patent Leather GAITER at $3 50. at®s; te © Gaiterat $2 50, these are the best goods that { for the price; for the , come and EW Yo m 24-tf lasses Injodich PECTACL' convexity of the eye. caused to the commencemen isel t it Te suited, by the practice of many years enables he ure the focal disease of es that are absolagely requ! with ion and satis! jon JOHN TOBIAS ackn encouragement solicits the patronage of t) availed themselves of his aid. yas that cannot ing the glasses in use, es they can read this print with their spec’ can be supplied with such as will improve their sight. nnumerable testimonials to be seen ; and ref- erences given to many who have derived the greatest ease and comfort from his Circulars to be had gratis, $12 SEVENTH STREET, ¢ Odd Fellows’ Hall, ur starrs. NoRPOLK, September 7, 1854 Str—The Spectacles you made for me suit very well, and seem to have im) than any other | have lately LITT. W. TAZEWELL I have tried a pair of Spectacles obtained from Mr. Tobias, and find them of great assistance to my sight, and correspondi; of the focus. tictan. ing bis glasses, palr slightt me more relief and ever tried. My sight. injured by writing May Sth, 1866. skillful optician able pecullarit Tobias s tion and some sli meade mea mi » = July 11, 1858. Wi Mr.J Te a that the Spectacles which 1 o! week are entirely satisfactory ity in the visual ran: found it difficul Proper focal distance by the aid of bap you furnished me a to my eyes of am Very respectfu DEPaRtMEnt oF I From nateral defects my eyes, I > been com eyes. pairs especially for me, which 1 have found \ Bv ‘he use of bis aptomete: Glasses minutely to the eye ly recommend Mr. Tobias to 2ii glasses and beer my test’ serve me he Is enabled to I most OMesrfully es having occasien to use mony &s to his skill as Assist. Sec’y to sign Land Warrants P. 8.-OPERA GLASS: TELESCOPES & MICRU MAKER GLASS. this line at very } a7 161y Ral ins Cranberries Pap-r shelled EK AND TRUNK ENT. LY MY PALL AND S P. HOOVER L ively cash. No extra role cheneed to omer tes debts. Call at the K HAT STORE, Seventa street, near Pennsyivania avenue. mi-t ANTHONY, Agent. TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT ES and GLASS! himself to a true spherical accuracy, Mant transparency, suited precisely cially to the wearer according to the concavity or ery numerous are the il) ious organ of sight from an Optometer ; an |, and such glass- Will be furnished the libe- q Avy bd jose that have not yet conveniently call, by send- and state how many inch lasses. at Eis ontce, No. ‘Aree doors from ved my sight mo: pro’ y slg re with bisdescription HENRY A. WISE. Having been induced by a friend to visitthe ez- tablishment of Mr. Tobias for the pur, ~ i was furnished jored blue, which tification than any | have , originally very Co was and reading at ‘bi, fre- uently to a very late hour; but with the ald of glasses I can study almost as late as ever, and that too without the pain I have suffered. JOHN WI iN Late Commissioner Gen’! Land Oiice. December i1, 1855. I bave used Nr. Tobias’s Spectacles for three or four months, and take great ing that | am m been much benef GEOR. P. BCARBURGH. 1 wus recommended to Mr. John Tobias as 1 j and as I have eyes ‘was gratified to find thet Mr. to comprehend them ight measurement, a Of Spectacles that «nite A. P. BUTLER GTON, N.C., Jan. 27, 1854 Dear I am happy to say btained from you last ze of my eyes, | have bereto- ity in getting glasses of the Itaffords me pleasure to ur optometer, this dim- of St James’ Parish id the unequal range led to use glasses led different optict ES of great variety ISCOPLS, WATCH 28, and meny otber articles ir ‘Ow prices constantly on bard NEw. RAISINS, CRANBER™ (Es, & Received this day, in handsome ore . Malage Lemons, Pil c + Ne & BURCUEL 0c7 Corner of Vermont ave. and 15th street.