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HAND-BOOK OF WASHINGTON. G9 citizens of Washington are indebted to him for gathering within the limits of the Metropolis the remnants of our military glory. THE COAST SURVEY OFFICE. The buildings occupied for the uses of the United States Coast Survey are situated on the West side of New Jersey Avenue, about a sixth of a mile from the Capitol. They consist of four old houses, in a block, presenting a deci dedly rusty exterior, and in no way looking like public buildings. The room of the Superintendent, Prof. A. D. Bache, is at the North end, and that of the As sistant in charge of the Office is at the Southend. Great progress has been made in an accurate survey of a large extent of the principal waters in this country, including our coasts, on both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and in no branch of the government has there been displayed greater scientific ability. The maps and charts of this office have been of inestimable value to our Navy in the present rebellion. Most of the rooms in the upper stories are appropriated to computors, draughtsmen and engravers. The