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THE BVENING STAB PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (BICEPT SUNDAY.) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Corner af Pennsylvania avenue, and 11th street, Br W. D. WALLACH, ‘and is served to subsoribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payabie weekly to be Agouts; papers served in packages at 3734 cents per month. To mail subscribers the subscription prices THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS & year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six moaths, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for lees than three months at the rate of 1236 cents & weer. ID” SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. THE AQUEDUCT OF SEGOVIA. {From the German of Rosalie Koch.] Segovia, a rather important town in Spain, is remarkable for an aqueduct, 200 feet high and 2,535 feet long, entirely built of black granite, the blocks of which are firmly bound together, aa if for eternity, although without mortar and cement. The spring which supplies this aqueduct with water takes its source in the mountains of Fu- enfris, situated rather more than three hours’ drive from the town. From this distance, con- siderable though it be, the pillars and arches begin, rising higher and higher, until, towering far above the guble-ends of the houses and the bills of Segovia, they at length offer their re- freshing gift to the inhabitants of the town, on brah aoe satiate St. Sebastian. Inthe last of these euormous arches there is one single stone wanting, and the legend relates that the hand of man cannot succeed in filling up this gap. The whole construction of this splendid aqueduct marks so stupendous a conception, thst in former times it was looked upon as the work of supernatural power. It has defied for two thousand years the ravages of time, and from generation ta generation the following le- gend of its origin has been handed down: There lived once at Segovia a pious old cler- p=. who had adopted and brought up in his ouse the daughter of an unfortunate sister of his, who hnd been long dead. Martha had to attend to the household affairs. the kitchen and the washing, and to do everything herself with- out the assistance of a maid servant; for the old priest shared his slender income eo liberally with the poor, that he was —— to be as eco- nomical as possible in his own home In those times there was not a single spring in Segovia, and the inhabitants were forced to take # two hours’ waik, in order to fetch water into town. This was a great task to Martha; for, notwithstanding the fatigues of a day spent in active employment, she had every evening to wend her weary way to the mountains of Fuen- fria, with one piteber upon her head and another under her arm, to bring water for the following day's use. Nevertheless, she liked to have her room always clean, and to have the neckhand- kerchiefs and collars of the worthy pastor beau- tifully washed. One evening. after a warm and fatiguing day, Martha was particularly impatient and dejected at this task. ‘“ Ah!” said she, thoughtlessly, «I would give my very soul if I had not te run *0 far every day to fill those pitehers afresh with water.” “Done! Agreed!’ suddenly exclaimed a finely-toned voice behind her. She started, and, on looking round, she beheld an elegantly- dressed gentleman, smiling as he contemplated her. The last rays of the evening sun beamed through the small window in the kitchen, and poor Martha fancied that the velvet mantle of the stranger shone blood-red. She was at first terrified at the unexpected appearance of a gentleman, not being able to understand how he could have come there ; but as her visitor had nothing terrible about him. and wore a hat and sword like a cavalier of rank. she took courage and said, smiling, “ Yes, so be it, if these pitchers are filled with spring water, without my having to move them from this spot. I am much too tired to-day!” *: ‘Tis well, my child !’* replied the stranger. «You shall hear from me again.”’ And with these words he bent over the large stone pitch- ers which stood on the ground, then disap- peared as he had come. When Martha was alone she became uneasy, and she reflected seriously upon the words which she had uttered in jest. ‘It was very wrong of me,’’ said she, ashamed of herself; “one ought not to jest on such subjects. Who could the stranger gentleman have been? I wonder if he has called to see my uncle?” She was about to take up her pitcher and set off along the well-known road, but she started on percerving that the jugs were already filled to the brim with pure, clear water. _ ‘Lord of Heaven!” cried she, in great anx- iety, “if that man really were the Prince of Heil, and I have promised him my soul merely because I was toolazy tedomy duty! What have T done, thoughtless being that] am'’? And she hid her face in her hands and wept bitterly. Ia the anguish of her heart she related the matter te her uncle. He was shocked in the extreme. At length, however. he said: “Take courage; your thoughtlessness shall not draw you into the power of the wicked ene! Pray to God for help, and forgiveness of | the sin which you have committed, unfortunate girl! Then with a loud voice summon into Jvar presence the Prince of Darkness. I shall remain near you, and support you !”” a With fear and trembling Martha did as the old man commanded her, and immediately the str: appeared in the middle of the room; but this time he was not dressed in siiks and velvets, nor had he a sword by his side; be looked rather like a bricklayer, and held a spade in his hand. «What do you want with me?” he asked, impatiently ; “I have fulfilled your wish, and need not serve you further.”’ The pastor at this moment stepped forward from the shadow of the door, and said, in a so- lemn toue “- I have a word to speak to you, for the soul of this child, which you seck to win, is confided tome. Who has given you power over her?’ ** Herselt |" answered the stranger, severely. “She is still young, and has no will of her own yet,” declared the pastor. “ Not at all,’’ was the sneering reply ; “ the girl has had teaching and religious instruction enough, and kuows right well the meaning of what you term sx.’" _The good old man shuddered. and made the sign of the cross, but the fiend continued un- moved : «Come what may, she now belongs to me. She will either keep her word, and then I shall take her soul for the service which I have ren- dered her in saving her unpleasant trouble ; or she wiil break her word, in which case she will as assurediy fall into my power, for she will have told # falsehood, and will therefore be con- demned. You, who are a priest, must certainly know that lying is a great sin The por me very uneasy at these words. for he could not help thinking that the devil was right. Still he would not let him have the soul of the unhappy girl ; she should not be lost to her rightfal Lord and Master; and in his grief he began to pray aloud. This seemed little to please Satan, for after reflecting a short while, he said : ‘- You must admit that my right to your niece is well founded, and that [ can insist upoa the contract without further conditions; but to show myself amiable toward you, and that you may see that { ain not so bad as people say I am, I will render you another service still, and bring the water from the mountain of Fuenfria even to your door.” “ And how long shall the water flow ’”’ de- manded the man of God, listening eagerly. ~ As long as one stone of Segovia stands upon theother. But it is a great and difficult under- aking, and I require time to accomplish it! halt the soul of the young damsel belong to me after [ have achieved this vast work ?”” Martha was trightened to death when she heard these words; she knew that the pious old juan had never yet broken bis word. She there- tore stole softly up te him, and clasped her hands in supplication. He whispered to her to- be comforted, and to step into next cham- Ler, aud put back the clock a whole hour. . Martha slipped out quickly, and after obey- ing the pastors communds, she fell upen her knees in the little chamber iMuminated by the bright moonlight, and prayed God fervently to pardon her erimival fully, the power of the Evil Ong and save her from “ Well’ the matter is now settled between ; exclaimed the stranger in the inner ruom. “In th tys Sege bi c i es ‘goviw shall have water in * No, not in three days, but in three hours,”* —o ny trim par decidedly. “If the work be not finished before sunrise i is at au end.” ; abil ~* Impossible '"’ cried Satan aware that it ie already late?” “ Are you not Eben +” ing + VOL. X. ‘“ The clock is just striking midnight,” said the man of God, and the large clock in the next room struck twelve full strokes. ‘I only agree on this condition.” “Midnight already !”’ muttered Satan. “The sun rises about ten minutes to three! Ah! I have not a moment to lose. I require one hour to detach the granite from the rock, thirty min- utes to cut the stone in pieces, and to convey it to the spot; the rest of the work is to sketch the plan, that will take also an hour, and twenty ninutes suffices toexecute it. Well, it shall be done ; but remember, an honest man is as good as his word !"’ « An honest man is ag as his word !’’ an- swored the old pastor, calmly, notwithstanding his face was deadly pale, end osld drops of per- spiration ran down his temples. The a guest immediately vanished. reget elt in prayer in ilar chamber ; the priest supplicated before the picture of the Savior of sinful mankind. ae When the sun rose on the edge of the horizon, and the inhabitants of Segovia, one after an- other, awoke from their slumbers, they beheld, with as much joy as astonishment, a miraculous work. The aqueduct was completed all to one stone, which was wanting in the last arch ; for, as the mysterious architect had just taken the last stone in his hand to fill up the gap, the glo- rious sun made his appearance above the gray edge of the horizon. One moment later, and the vietory had been his; but the Almighty had graciously listened to the fervent prayers of the two supplicants. Martha's soul was saved ! DEMY AND S LOVE. BY Capsicum. Demy was a great man; at least, Demy thought he was a great man, go he had all the fun of the thing. He boarded at one of the principal hotels in Boston, where there was a crowd of as good fellows as ever gathered round 2 diirge alael Between Demy and his fellow-boarders there was a slight difference in opinion on an impor- tant subject—Demy thought he was a great man, and his fellow-boarders did not think so. Indeed, they had taken an aversion to him, on account of this same pretentious whim of Demy. In a word, he was too big for—that is to say, his tailor didn’t make his pants large enough for him. Demy had taken it into his head that he was not only a great man, but a good looking man. He thought he was a handsome man, and think- ing 80, of course he was fully persuaded that the ladies must be very partial to him, which was another great mistake, for Demy was a silly fellow, decidedly a flat, and the ladies, as a general thing, do not like flats. Among the ladies boarding in this house was 2 wild, rattle-brained maiden of nineteen, whom T shall call Miss Rocket, because she reminds me of a whizzing, scintillating firebrand, more than anything else I can think of. She was beautiful, accomplished, elegant, only a little erratic, and her father was president of a bank. Demy had taken a fancy to Miss Rocket, and on ail convenient occasions, suitable or unsuit- able, he lost not the opportunity of testifying his admiration in the most extravagant manner. It is needless to say the lady was disgusted with him. She made all manner of game of him, even before his face, which he was too ob- tuse to understand. He had probably made up his mind that she should become Mrs. Demy, and, as faint heart never won fair lady, he was not at all bashful in pushing forward his inter- ests with her. He persecuted her till the poor lady was sadly perplexed, and cast about her for the means of effectually ‘selling him.” Griso and Mario announced a grand concert at Music Hall. s Rocket was fond of music and Demy knew it; so he invited her to attend the concert with him. She wasexceedingly an- noyed at this presumption, and did not purpose even to vouchsafe a reply to the perfumed note he sent to her father’s room. A lucky thought caine to her aid, and she replied as follows: “Mr. Deur:—Do you know that my father objects to your attentions to me? cannot. therefore, accept of your polite invitation; but I must go to Grisi and Mario’sconcert. At the coruer of Washington and West streets, a lady will take your arm, at seven o'clock, precisely, and go with you to Music Hall. Circumstances render thi. * ratagem necessary, and you will understand me better on your arrival at the hall. Pray, be very discreet; do not mention this to any one. Evces Rocker.” Demy kissed the note in an ecstacy of delight. She loved him! He would understand her better! She would squceze her hand as an ex- pression of her tenderness. He hastened to the music store to procure tickets, for Demy was careful of his coppers, and without extraordin: ry inducement, he would as soon have thought of cutting off his nose as of investing sundry dollars in concert tickets. Demy announced his intention of attending the concert to the crowd of good fellows who boarded with him, gave them the number of his seat, and even hinted very darkly that a es would be his companion. ‘These good fellows aforesaid winked myste- riously at one another, and when Demy was out of sight, laughed heartily at the joke in store for them. At the appointed time, Demy was at the cor- ner of Washington and West streets arrayed in white Marseilles and white kids. He had stood but a moment with his arm placed ready to re- ceive the dear hand of his adored fair one, when the lady closely veiled paused beside him. “Mr. Demy?” said she. “Ah, Lam delighted to see you!” he ex- claimed, with rapture, and she placed her arm in his with entire self-possession. Demy was in raptures, his blood lea with ecstacy, yet somehow Miss Rocket did not say much, but when she did speak, it was only ina whi:per. Buthe could understand that. She was circumventing her father’s vigilance. She was a tender blossom, and it was no wonder she was agitated by the novelty of her position. They entered the hall, and Demy, with a profusion of flourishes, escorted his ah to her seat. It was a moment of triumph for him. By some accident, the seats of that crowd of good fellows were near his own, and they could witness his triumph. Prouder than he had ever been felt before in his life, he was anxious that his beautiful inamorita should raise her veil, so that his fellow-boarders might envy him, so that he might put on his victor’s laurels. She did not, for some time. She was still so agitated that she spoke only in whispered mon- osyllables. “Shall I assist you to raise your veil?’’ sug- gested he, at last. “ Thank you.”’ The lady raised her veil then. Demy was confused, confounded, horror- struck. It was not Miss Rocket! It was Miss Kocket's mulatto servant-girl ! The veil was raised. Demy rose and gazed at her with horror, while the crowd of good fel- lows ‘*snickered,”’ and laughed, stuffed their handkerchiefs into their mouths to keep from roaring. Demy grasped his hat and fled for the door. Dinah eat as cool asa cucumber, till one of the ushers suggested that colored people could not have seats in the body of the hall, when she retired to an obscure corner of the room, and had her reward in hearing Griso and Ma- rio. Demy certainly understood Misa Rocket now. For three days he listened to inquiries concern- ing the Indy at Music Hall, and then left the hotel in disgust, satisfied that he was neither a great man nor a good man. Tom Rocket, the lady’s brother, did the busi- ness of the play, and it was the standing joke for a month. > It is nearly ascertained that acute rheum- atic fever arises from the pressure of lactic acid in the blood. oe cae One of the tests proposed to appl to sais notorious feunle who pated | herself in a delicate condition, was to ascertain the pul- sations of the fatal heart by ascultation of the ab- domen. But this will not prove that the wemap is not preynant; for the position of the child va- ries, and its heart might be #o placed as to pre- vent finding it. WASHINGTON OR SALE—A very comfortable throe-at BRICK DWELLING. nituated on the west ide of 6th street west, between G and H north. Price $2000: half in eash, balance in 6, 12, and 18 months ; or if all should be paid in adeduction min pe mede in the price. gp ost ‘at No.512(2d story) iy POLLARD WEBB, Agent. A FARM FOR SALE.— For VALUABLE PRAT sale A of 543 acres, in Cul) r Coun- re Virginia, one mile from Mitchell’s Station‘on the lexandria and Orange Rai'road. ‘The soil is natu- rally excellent, and may economically and easily be improved, so that it will produce ss fine crops as are grown anywhere in the United States ; tt5acres in heavy timber, much of it suitable for ahi timber, for which there are markets to be reached by means of the ratlroad ; also. a large quantity of cord wood that may be sold to the Rail. Company at remu- nerative prices. The buildings areall on @ hill, and, with smail repairs, mas he je courfortable for the residence of a family The place is well watered, and embraces every desirable convenience. As one of the joint owners of this Farm now resides in the West. and is determined to sell it, it will be solda Treat ating terms. ons disposed to purchase may aeies for fur- D. WALLACH, editor of ‘ashington City, who knows the Ae y 8- LE.—A valuable BUILDING LOT, No. 13, in Square 81. containing 9,202 square feet, situated on, south side F street north, between 2is\ 22d streets west. Apply to POLLARD WEBB, 5i27th street. | Sy 16-tf FOXYAN HOOK, Raat Ac TATE AGENTS, 49034 Seventh street, below E street, have for sale a number of Building Lots 24 feet front by 130 feet deep, at the very low price of from $75 to $125 See in smal! monthly instalments of $3 per month. These Lots are rituated at Union Town, on the south side of the Anacostia river, adjoining the Na- vy-yard Bridge, and are in every way desirable for ersons Wishing & cheap, pleasant, and healthy loca- n for a dwelling. Lot-holders in arrears are requested to complete their | Sega and get their deeds; the title to these Lots ts guaranteed free and clear from every possible incumbrance. may 25-3m Wood and Coal. co L, WOOD, AND SAND. Tam this day discharging 9 careo of Cumbérland Coal, from the best mines in Cumberland, it being so well adapted for steam and smiths’ purposes. Also, two cargoes of that froe-burning Red-Ash Coal at the wharf, which will be Garren des | the Inst of this and the first of the next week. It is tho same as that I received last year, which cave my customers perfect satisfaction, It is the best in the market for grates and cookinz. aoe large supply of White, Red and Grey Ash Hickory, Oak, and Pine Wood, which will be sold low if taken from the vessels. fice and Yard northeast corner of Twelfth and C streets. No. 542; personal attention will be given to the delivory of the above. My experience in the fue! business, for the last twelve years, has enabled me to know what will suit the market. aug 2) St re c.N 5 COAL CLUB Is NOW FORMI AND. P ersons who desire to get asuperior quality of COLL ats low price will do well to lewve their nAMes at my Office, west sido 9th street between D and E:, this week. F.L. MOORE. an CoAT COAL The subscribers are now pppared to furnish their customers, and all who may vor them with their orders for Coals of any size or kind they may want, of as good quality as comes to this market. Also,agood supply of WOOD, at No, 475 lott street, between i and EF streets, and Potomac ridge. Coal 2,240 Ibs. to the ton. _au H-lawiw. HARVEY & CO. MBERLAND COAL. Orders will be received for cargoes, half cargoes, and quarter cargoes of the heat quality CL MBER: LAND COAL, in lump, or the run of the mines, at the very lowest cash prices. % JONAS P. LEVY, Liquor, and Grocery Store, au 21-tf 12th street. corner of B street NE CARGO C MBERLAND_. COAL, just received, T.J.& W. M. A an22w N. W. corner 12th and C sts,, No. 547, Cuseen.ss A L.—Now discharging, 100 tons Cumberland Cos! A IAN & BRO., iv 2 aarner fth and R ata., opp. National hotel. C UMBERLAND COAL, Just received a superior article of CUMBER- A COAL., assorted in qualities suitable for family, steaming, and blacksmith purposes, all of which will be disposed of on the most ac: oda ting terms. HERIFF, aul9-Iw Yard west side 4}2 Watches, Jewelry, &c. qces: CLOC : CLOCK J A good BRASS CLOCK for €!. Tbave ecived and opened all the new style Cloc! from $1 up to $25. The trade supplied (a: usnal) at wholesale prices. Also, Clock M terials, such as Cords, Key Hand. Wires, Oils, &c., at the © Watel Store of an 9, op| t Rien Large Gilt Wat ‘anal bridge. a re- GO AND SILVER WATCH x RY, AND FANCY AR I have just received another ad tock of Gold and Silver WAT: it makers in Europe. Also, G every style and price, Jewelry in gle pioon Perfumery und Faney ted Baskets, Spoons, Castors. " pony. ROBINSON'S, $19, opposite Browns’ hotel, Sign Large Gilt Watch. N. B.—WATCH REPAIRING done in the best manner by a skilful Watchmaker, and warranted. au 21-2m Ww. EICHLE, between Tic . 0.89 SEVENTH STKEET, and F streets, west side, PRAC- VATCHMAKER, ® constantly by agsortinent of WA CHES and cd om i A WATCHES, I have just received n new supply of FINE Watches GOL DCHAIN JEWELRY, AND'SILVER WARE. N&S, and a large assort- ment of RICH JEWELRY of every description which makes my stock at the present time one o the most complete in the city. . T have just Rnished (on the premises) a very larca assortment of PURE, SILVER WARE, py which may be founda SOLIDSILVER TEA KET- ‘TLE superior to anything before exhibited in this city,—the weight of which is 125 ounces, capacity 9 quarts. Both citizens and strangers are invited to call and examine. Hq. O. HOOD, ie 3. S8 Pa.ave.. near 9th street. EW JEWELRY AND WATCHES. H. O. HOOD has just returned from the North, and has brought ona fine lot of Fashionable Damen, Coral, Mosaic, Brilliants, and Plain BOLD JEWEL . Also, a good assortment of fine GOLD and SILVER.) WATCHES, some superior time keepers for Indies and gentlemeus use. He has also on hand a great variety of STAN D- ARD SILVERWARE of his own mak examine goods and prices at S . sign of the Large Spread Eagle. 3 PARK TROTTING COURSE. At the south end of the Long Bridge. Tho Proprietors of this now,complete and elegant ri Course take pleasure in bem alte to say that their arrangements are all com- plete, and that their track is now open to the public. Inall its arrangements it 1s unsurpassed in the ited States, offering as many advantages for the trial of speed as any other Amer- ican Trotting Course. It1s precisely a mile in ference, fifty feet wide, graded and prepares h are and judgment, and is in perfect order. The House connected with it, too, is unsurpassed In its comforts and aecommodations, and for the lux uries always to be obtained there. "The public may rely on it that, under any and all circumstances, good order will be maintained and enforeed upon the premises. au 12-2in M. H. HEYL, WwW HOUSE PAINTER AND GLAZIER, Will thankfully receive and prone and neatly ex- ecute any orders in his line with which his frienda aud the public may favor Orders can be left at No, 484, corner 6th and C sts.,or at Ridenour’s Con- fectionery Store. No. ennsy|vania avenue (north ind 10th streets. Those who may NID fret etek told may rel: its being executed ‘ork to him on in with neatness and dispateh, and at the lowest rates. je 2 } PON T’S GUNPOWDER. D' imal upplied withall the various kiode of DU PONT’S POW DER, and am prepar: to suppiy the sare inany quantity to parties wanting, ‘mos: t on the sae We ALBERT KIN¢ ‘ on Asent for the Distiis’ S High ‘atrest may 12-tf (Intel.&States) Georgetown, D.C. » D. C., SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1857. EDUCATIONAL. NO. 1,433. EDUCATIONAL. 18S WAGGAMAN’S SELECT SCHOOL No. 445 12th street, between Gand H streets, Will re-open on Tuesday, September Ist. ens ITTENHOUSE ACADEMY indiana avenus, near 3d street. The néxt academic year will commence 875 Tee! Ist. J. WIGHT, 5 O.c. W. _&u 21-008w Princ MES: BELL'S bal ad FOR Y¥ Corner of L and loth streets. The next sossion of this Institution will commence on the ist of September, 1857. Competent and efficient Professors will, as heroto~ fore. be engaged in every department, 7 2 ing al br arezizes urther particulars can be obtained ‘m: pur UNION ACADEMY. — The regular duties will be resumed September Ist. Z. Rictaxns, Principal, A. G. WILKINSON, Asst., A.C. Ricans, Asst... A. Zarpone. Mod. Lan. THE UNION FEMALE ACADEMY. Z. Ricuarps, Prin., Miss M.J.Witcox,Asst., APPONE. Mod. guages. 8u 13-eolm OUNG LADIES SEMINARY, Corner of Montgomery and Dunbarton sts., Grorcetown, D. C. Mrs.Gex. WHEELER, Paincipan. The duties of this Institution will be resumed on Tuesday, September Ist, when a share of the public patronage is Rompecenany solicited. au 14-eot Sept. EORGETOWN FEMALE SEMINARY FOR SALE OR RENT.—This institution,(so long known as a first class Seminary for young la- dies,) being vacant, 1s offered for sale or rent, (sale preferred.) Miss Exeuisn. by whose efforts it was built up and for many years so prosperously and usefully con- ducted, in consequence of impaired health, desires to aeuare herself of ail responsibility in connexion with it. ‘The buildings are commodious and furnished for large boarding and day school. ‘ Should any person whose character is a guarantee for a first-class Seminary, open itas such early in September, a number of pupils will be secured aud | the community here accommodated. Such an opportunity is pete no where else to be found for success ina like Dre Address RICHARD HENDERSON, Agent, care or Mies L. 3. English, Georgetowa, D.C. an 15-0! SPEC FAMILY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG ‘ LADILS, GLISH AND FRENCH, No. 99 F street, Washington, D.C. Prneipal. DONALD MACLOED, A, M., Univer- sity of Glaszow, formerly Head Masterof Ravens- | croft College and Ashwood School, and Protessor of Rhetoricand Belles Lettres inthe Columbia Institute, This School will be opened on the second Monday of September next. for the reception of a limited number of Boarding Pupils and y Scholars, who | will be treated, inall respects, as members of the Exincipal'e family. The design is to oifer to young Mrs. A. ladies from disiance all that 1s neluded inthe name of “Home,” and to extend to the Day Scholars the advantages of Home influence. The Sessions will begin on the second Monday of Septery and first Monday of February, inesch sear. The vacations will extend through the mduthe of July and August. Cireulars containing full information may be ob- tained at the princips! bookstores, and wil! be for- warded by mail, to any address, on application, TUT _ WasntxcTox, D.C. Hiram Corson, Principal, in cliarge of English and Classica. Departments ur. C. Rouuin C » Teacher of French, ish, and German, ng and Painting. Matuiipe Emiuiz Ron, Assistant of French. 7 duties of this Institution will be resumed on Monday, the Tth of September, 1857. Circulars can be obtained at the Book and the Music Stores. jy 3!-Im*" piesa Api MERSON INSTITUTE, H street, between 12th and 13th. SeLect ChassicaL anp MaTHBMATICAL ScuooL For Boys, Tho Exercises of tins Institute will be resumed September Ist. The number of pupils is limited, For further particulars address . au 4-Im CHAS. B. YOUNG, Principal. *EORGETOWN CLASSICAL AND MATH- a EMATICAL ACADEMY, ‘The duties of this Institution will be resumed September 7th. ly 7-2awtf P. A. BOWEN. Principal. N RS. BURR’S SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LA- t DIES.—No. 391 H street, between 13th and 14th will re-open on MONDAY, Septem- jy 3-law.liw* CELPEPER FEMALESEMINARY, __ 4 CcLpersr Court Hover, Va. Under the Instrnction and Superiutendence of the MISSES FORNERET. This School will be re-opened on the Ist of Sep- tember, 1257, for the reception of Boarders and a few day Scholars. The object in view 1s to extend to nil who apply and are admitted, a thorough and useful education, No pains will be witiheld from giving the young Ladies such mstructions as will —< them for every duty and emergency of life. While the omamental branches will not be neglected, the solid and fundamental priaciples of heart and head education will be the special objects of agiduous at- tention. Female education has now taken such a firm hold on public attention, that, to prociain its advantaces, would be to portray a degree of ignorance not com- patible with modern improvement. The e influence of female education is felt and edged by every admirer of female excelle: itate then, no longer, to bestow on y those advantages thit are indispensibl vanceiment and success through life. As the School increases, the number of Teachers will be also increased; thereby securing every aux- ilary to the rapid advancement of the Student. Every effort will be put forth to maintain the high tone and character of the School, Appropriate hours will be set apart for vee and daily exercise. ‘The discipline will be mild aud per- suasive, but very firm. Two Saturdays are appoint- ed every month for the girls to visit and make pur- chases. The Gospel is preached from four different pulpits,affording to each the privilege of attending the Church of her choice. No influence will be ex- CENTON ACADEMY, GEORGETOWN, 4. _Grorck ARNOLD, a a.. I. This School heretofore condusied by Rex. T. W. Sunpson_wi'l be re-opened on Monday, September the 7th. Circulars = be porcured at the Drug Store of Mr S. T. Cisse! own. au li-Im* ULPEPER MILITAR iNOTEy UTE, Nsar Cutrerer Court Housk, Va. The second session of this schoo! will commence on the Ist day of September, 1837. A graduate ofthe University of Virgmia, adopting the mode of in- struction pursued in that institution, will have charge of the depariments of Ancient and Modern Languages ; while a graduate of the V. M. Institute, who has had considerable experience im teaching, wail give instruction in Mathematics, Natural Phi- losophy, Chemistry, and lower English branches, ‘The course of studies will be as follows: m PREPARATORY CLas: elling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geogra- Ys mimar, History, Algebra, Latin Grammar, sreek Gramunar, Turd Crass. Mathematics, English Grammar, Arithmetic, His- tory, Latin, Greek, French. . Szconp Crass. ! Mathematics, Natural Pimiosophy, Chemistry, History, Latin, Greek, French, Spanish. First Crass. Mathematios, Natural and Moral Phil hy, Chemistry. Geology, English Literature, Eng)ish Grammar, Rhetoric, Logie, Infantry and Artillery Tactics. Geography, History, Latin, Greek, Freach, Spanish. Every Student on entering will be subjected ton eareful examination, and will then be assigned to that class to waich his profigiency entitles him ; and no one wil! be allowed to pass toa hicher class un- less he gives evidence of a thorough knowledge of the subjects contained in the Ss; hi P ing. The discipline will be necesznrily rigid, but the comfort and convenience of each member of the schoo! will he duly respected. There will be daily military exercises, but care will be taken that they do not interfere with the Academic duties, TERMS: Board, Tution, Washing, Fuel, Liehts, for ten months, $139. Payments semi-annually in advance. _For recommendations and further particulars, see circulars. CHARLES E. LIGHTFOOT, V.M.1!., Superintendent and Instructor in Mathematies and Natural Sciences, J. W. GILLESPIE, University of Va. Instructor in Ancient and Modera Languages. REFERENCES. rivilege of referring to fhe following: Vir nia Military lustitute. ii. Richardson, Richmond City. gt Virginia. lo We have the Faculty of Gen. William A. B laupin, University io ‘roi. Lucian Minor, Willamand Mary College. Charlottesville. , Orange county. te, D. D., Lexington. Pendieton do r, Esq., Culpeper. ‘aliaferro, Givucester. josey W ashington Gits. jo iv T3-eotf Summer Retreats, &c. YGEIA HOTEL, OLD POINT COMF( This most delightful Summer re: particular locality of ail the sanny S ia now the sole property of the unde: signed, and will be opened on the Ist_¢ June next, and each successive June follow. engage to make it te the seekers for hea tion, gniety and g: upremely at For heaith, n suntaiu retreat can be saferatany season of the year. Itisas exempt irom disease in August and September and Cetober as in April. May or June. Indeed the first three are infinitely the most pleasant of the season. The weather is :mailder, the sex breeze balrmer, and the luxuries of the salt water are to be had of finer quality aud in greater profusion. There is no more inviting spot on the whole Atlantic qonbcent. It is strictly true of it ORT, Va. he * what the poet hath sai . “Oh! - there be an Elysium on earth, it is this, it 1s this!” 78 5 r. Jarvis, and other army surgeons at the post, Hen. Dr. Francis Mallory, Dre. Semple, Sumkins, Sheild. Hope, and Vaughaa,and indeed the whole medical Faculty resident in the vicinity of Fort Monroe, ail certify that they “have never known acase of bilitous or aeue and fever to ori- | gtmate there, and that at ali seasons ij is the healthiest spot on the face of the earth.” (See their certificates in De Bow’s Review, Southern Planter, and American Farmer.) 4 may 22-déwkiaw2m JOS. SEGAR, Proprietor, LAKISTONE’S PAVILION, This favorite an GE July fort The proprietor has engaced a fine Cotillon! piace of resort will be opened on the n Band for the season, and with his splendid Hon ¢ accommojation of visitors. Room offers great inducements to the lovers of the dance, while those of more quiet humor may find different amusements at the Bowling Alley or in Fishing, &ec. The auxuries of the Potomac and good Liquors wil be constantly on hand. Phis is known to be © f the healthiest places on the river, near Bia. e's Island. There will be a eclebration on the Fourth of July, and Ball at nicht. Cotillon on the 23d of July, 13th and 27th of August, ‘The stenmers Columbia and Maryland leaves pns- Sengers on every Wednesday and Saturday's, and returning on every Sunday, Tuesday, aud Fridays. The steamer Kent leaves Baltimore at @ 0’clock every Monday evenings, and returns on Wednesday mornines. oe U er yyeeeey fe St. Mory’s te A, joard— $1 er day for a week or longer; for shortertime. GEO. W. BLAKISTONE je 24-2m* Proprietor. Pianos, &c. A GAH DA CHANCE RARELY ME A Wititby THose Wao Wisi A PIANO FORTE.—1 mevenow instore PPT the following it bargains: Two sup ianos, four ronnd corners, r: cases, seven octaves. used only a few m be. FT will sell themat $125 less than their prica seven months since. erted to contro! the hap ee prejudices of the pn- ils. While practienl Christinnity will form the basis of their instruction, the selection of Churches and Sabbath Schools will be submitted to the decision of parents and pupiis—the variety of religious priv- ileges here, will not fail to offer satisfaction to all. No Scholar will be taken fora shorter term than five months: admission will be obtained’any time dur- ing,the session, and charged-only from the time of entrance. ‘ ad Half the tuition and boarding fee must be paid in mivance, in order to cover the expenses of the School. Terms For Ten Montes, Board, (including fire and lights). $120 English branches for advanced Sch 3) 00 English branches for small Scholars. 00 Music on Piano. 3) 00 Use of instrument. 19 0 French. 10m) Washing . extra, ‘No deduction made but in case of protracted sick- ness. Reverexces. Rt. Rev. Bishop Johns, Alexandria, Va, Rev. Thomas Leavell, Madison county, Va. Rev. Mr. nest, Orange anna, T3- a Rov. Johin W. George, Culpeper, Rev. Jos. Carson, a Rev. John Cole, z Dr. Alex. Payne, * Chas. K. Lightfoot, Eeq., "Thomas S. Aleocke, Esq. Belfield Cave, Esq., Ma ‘Thomas A. Robinson, E: Dr. Edwin Taliaferro, Hon. John 8. Pendleton, Culpeper county, Va. zedge R. H. Field, #8 ~ * r.C. W. Ashby, “ ir. Alfred Taliaferro, sdward B. Hill, Esq. 1, P. Neison, E4 Col. John 8. Baldwi Instructions on the Guitar, in Drawing and Paint- ing will be given by a competent Teacher, should a class sufficiently large be formed. au 6 Im OUNG LADIES INSTITUTE, ENGLISH AND FRENCH. No.4 E Street, Wasnineton, D.C, The suberiber has taken charge of this fastitution, lately under the of the Rev. 8. H. Murick; the course of iustru willbe thorough, and will not differ from that pursued by the former Principal. The Scholastic year will begin on the seeond Mon- day of September, and close onthe last Friday of June ineach year, . A limited number of pupils will be received into the family of the Principal, and every effort will be made to render them comfortable and happy. Circulars can be obtained at the principal book- N, A.M. st and at the resid f thi sora: CHARLES H. NORTC The subscriber takes t pl ii e Ing to his jate patrons and to the pobie ee son county, Va. 4.» Orange county, Va, “ in, Staunton, Va. Norton,as a gentlernan amply qualified to take charge of the Young es Institute. au 3-eolm 8. H. MIRICK, a; CLOTHING. L4ADIES AND GENTLEMEN having any to Y STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES t about the largest in this tbat ee on A beautitul seven octave Rosewood Pisne, iron e, round corners, for $30. above Pianos are sold for no fault, but be- longed to families w and left them with u: > told. They are resliy and truly great bargains. e@ are prepared to give A written guarantee with them,and will, st any fu- ture day, exchange, if parties are not satished. . Also, a fine second-hand Pisno of Hallet & Davis’ = for €2%, used but eighteen months, and cost Also, two second-hand Chickering’s for $175 each, at the Great Piano Warerooms of — iN F. ELLIS, aul9 306 Penn. ave., bet. 9th and ith streets. EROTT bas now on handa large « assoriment of PIANOFORTES. by Rosenkranz, Bacon & Raven,and Wm Miller. Also, soveral second hand Pianos' which he will sell for cash, or on month!y payments, Pianos and Melodeons from §45 to $154, One sec- ond-hand Melodeon for #29. Peaeeeacs fur rent. Tuning by Mr. Rebine. au pare FORTE INSTRUCTION. Mr. W, H. PALMER continues to add new mem bers to his classes. Apply to Mr. PAL MER, at his Rooms over Faruhan APP Bookstore, Tuesday, Wednesday, F: ap 25-tf day. and Saturday, between 2and6 p. m. Terms $5 per quarter. Ger MEDAL PREMIUM PIANO FORTES. WILLIAM KNABE, cae partner in the iate firm of Continues the mauufacture and sale of grand and square PIANO FOR TES, under tie name N 1, 3, 5 and 7 North Eutaw street Taal ite the Eutaw House, Baltimore. Baltimore street, between Charles and Light streets. on the premises partly oceupied by keep constantly on hand a large and highly-finished grand and sq NABE, GAEHLE & Co., f William Knabe & Co., at the old stand, pos: . They, have also just opened anew Sales Roomat No? Heury McCaffery as a muste st also, Melodeons, from the best uakers, from 4 to 5- octave, some with double key-boards, double reeds, and stops to suit small churches. Beng extensively engaged in the manufacture o Pianos, we will sell wholesale and retail, on the mos liberal terms. Our Pianos were awarded the highest premiom (old medal) at the Fairs of the Maryland Institute two oe y soap pcos 1855, ae cor osition te fourteen a eighteen pianos from sy Of the beet makers fran New York. Boston and Bal- timore. We were also a jed the first premium.at the Industrial Exhibition held in Richmond, Vir- inia, 1855 and 1856. They have also been a) he highest premium (silver at the Metro- politan Mechanics’ Fair for 1857, Jn addition to this we are in possession of testimo fials from the most dintingsiabed professors and ours in the country, which can be Seen at our warerooms, speaking for themselves and others of the high , appreosation in which our instruments are ery where held. wal instruments are guaranteed for five years, and e of exchange is granted within the first six a privil di bh price for the ie, and having bee: it th the day of sal fue: by sendin “Sr adatoaing Hl MEA, Nov | coin Cantera bia shame SPMD | greta etusnsanyotane tte Mntrumeatedo no Louisana avenue, between 9th and l0th streets, west i cent. less yp goods purchased at this Wholesale dealers will find it to their advantage Centre Market. ee me. Call examine for outer a R's, to give shoul before purobasing. sf |. Be . * ianos exchanged, hired, 4 yh dene noes suspended on Saturday sie 4 fatt___Tron ial. Pa. nvathai. hand itthata, | _marie-ty rere WM RNABE & CO. SECOND-HAND MELODEON VERY | PYE AND BARLEY MALT, for sale at the | PIANOS FOR RENT. a lo ee five new ones ae or poe ups R rT mg HOUSE Gornér of West Falls Pie an neal 2at $2.50 per month, reasonable ‘me. . Lid. ue and street, ‘Baltimo: er fine OS at le: 8 ‘96 Penn. ave,, bet, 9th and }th sts, may 6-ly au7- OHN F. EL 8, 366 Pa.ave, THE WEEKLY. STAR. This excelent Family and News Journai—con- taining & greater variety of reefing than —_— me od subscribing in clubs raised bbore withert the intervention of & mail agent a will be peronsved. seony 3 cent. of the Wxexty Stam be saved. wariably contams the “ Wash gee that has made the Daity Stax airow- nat rermge: y throughout the fae oe Ty Single conics (ia wrappers) eta at Pre a Crnts. 4 = _ OSTMASTERS Who sot as Agents will be allowed s commission of twenty per cent. ICE. 5 ETON, "dear Southwest coract of F nd 13th Office Depot: west corner ap! Streets. Washington. apli-tf CE! ICE!! ICE!!!—The undersigned soaaee ule Tete frends and the public genera’ hy coat he 18 pow prepared to furnsh Samilies and ot ara? through the season) with the best quality of ICE, delivered in any part of Washington Geore town, and guarantees to give entire satiaiaction. Orders to be left with Kipwatt & Lavra corer lath street and Pennsylvania avenue ; F. Kipwkiu & Co., lath atreet; J. B. Moone, Dru, we averué, between 13th and 2th streets j 4 'eTZ, New a rene, wth ~ llth streets; Rost. A. Parng, ist, cor ith and Mass. avenue: and with the aubseriber. No, 3 First street, Georgetown, where loe ean be bad tall 5 “ort T.N. KIDWELL. ap7-tf Dentistry, &c. De aR ternen BAILY, Orrick No. 19 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUB, eS Three doors from l4th Street. Dr. BAILY begs leave to inform the publiethat he can be seen at ail hours, at his office, !oonted as above, He feels assured that an experience of hfteen years’ ct practice, with the iarce number of patients,and great variety of difficult cases that he has treat t enable him to surmount any difficulty, Hie Bvoce st - fully, will scientific or otherwise, relating to the Teeth. own expenence covfirming the opinu eminent in the profession, ar and E. F has led ong #1nCe, to r Fe paratio r filling Teeth, Vercha. un Rubber, and the construction of Continu and that Porcelian, mounted on Gold Plat 18 the only reliable substaneé that oan be worn in the mouth, as Was most conc.usively showa by the last American Dental Convention. Atbonab be fiatters bimseif from bis long resi- dence and practice im Washington, he is invorabiy known to his numerous friends leave to refer thein to the following TESTIMONIALS: “3 From the late Rector of the Church of Epiphany of this eity Dr. Stzrnen Baity: Dear Sir—| desiretoexpresa my esteem for you personally,and my confidence in you asa superior dentist. The operations executed for me have been iughly satisfactory. | hope that you mays receive the patronage from my friends and the public that your sktll so well deserves. 5 tral Washington, Aug. %, 105. J. W. FRENCH, From one of the oldest firms in Baltimore, Mesers, Boggs, Cotman & Co, Having employed Dr. Stephen Baily, Surgeon Den- tist, of Washington ey, to execute for me an am- portant and dificult piece of work, which he did to my entire satisfaction, and in view of the fact thal one of the most distinguished members of the Den College of Baltimore, faried, after repeated trials, to perform the same work satisiactorily, it gives me great pleasure Lo express my entire confidence and high estimation of his professional re jaltimore, Jan. 12,1857. HARMANN BOGGS, Extract froma note received from the late Hon. Joha M. Clayton. J. 8. SENATE, Aug. 19, 18%. ou made for me work adi y 5 voth- tter. Very gratefully, ON M. CLAYTON, To those that seek relief from the maladies of the teeth, I oan cheerf recommend Dr. 8. Barly es a superior Dentist: he made a set of porcei:mn teeth for oue of my famiiv, and plugged severni teeth for myself, and the work hus a!! stood we! for ore than ten years. ROBERT T. NIXON, of the Va. Conf. of the M. E. Church South. April 19, 1656. the undersigned, having had ocoasion to avail es of the professional shill of Dr. 3. Baily, Surgeon Dentist of this crty, or paving been coqmiz- ant of his operations on our famiiios or frends, take pieasure in expressing our admiration of his artistio skill, as well as of the uniformis satisfactory manner in which he performs the most delieate and difhoylt operations in Dental Surgery,and we roepoctenty re commend him to the conhdence and patronage of the public, of which we consider hum eminently worthy. Tuomas UV. Water, Architect U.S. Capitol. Brguas Mu.tan, M. D.,.of Washing $ c. G Mayor of Washington, Patent Office, m patrous, he begs The teeth ing Gould be Wattae Lexox, OC "Wiout, Principal Rilteuhouse Aonde ).C. Wient, Principal Rit ase may. feb 20 tf R. VILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF CHI- CaGo, Would respectiully in the cit- izens of the District and viernity, that hay- ing tocsted himself im Washington, he ia bow prepared to perform all operations in lus profes- sion, in the most approved style. Office, No. 230, Penn. avenue, adjoining Gautier's jan Diy HE IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH, DR. LOOMIS, the inventor and patentee of “Loomss’ Mineral Plate Teeth,” having successfully introduced hus mmprovement i: variow ies, has now perinanently estab lished self in Washington. ‘This improvement for Sets of Teeth consists chief- iy in making a set of but one piece of material, aud theit indestructible mineral. ‘o metal is used in their construction, and they are therefore free from galvanic action and metalic taste. There are no joints to become filled with moisture or particles of food, hence they are pure and clean. They are lighter. stronger, clumsy, far more durable, aud natura their xp} ance. | will give a reward of One Thousand Dollars to any one who will produce & suoilar work of art to equal mune im purity, beauty, dura .ity, artistic excellence or any other requisile quality. Al! work responsibly warranted. zx Pease. avenue, Letween Lith and 12th streeia, 8) LZ R. C. 8. GOODMAN, D SURGEON DENTIST, and MANUFACTURER OF ARTIFiciaL TRETH.— His complete arrangements enabling humm toSppeSS resent the following reasonable prices Entare Upper Sett Teeth, on Gold. lo do One or more, on Goid Do on Silver. Ping, Extracting, Remo” Pairing at the same reasonable rates. All operation executed in such a manner as to cive every satis{ao- tion. Office eorner vth street and avenue. aps A RETIRED PHYSICIAN whose sands of life have nearly run out, discovered whil Enst Indies, 4 certain cure for Coneun Asthma, Bronchitis, Cougis, Coids, and ¢ Debility. The remedy was discovered by him when his only child. s daughter, was given up te die. e iad heard much of the wonderful restor ative and healin = of preparations made trom the East India jemp, and the thought occurred to him that he might make a remedy for his child.— He siudied hard and succeeded in realizing his wish es. His child was cured, and 1s now alive and weil. He has since administered the wonderful remedy t» thousands of sufferers in all parts of the world, and bo hns never faiied in making them completely hea! thy and § shin jas much cond as poe sible, he Willsend to such of hisaffizeted follow: be ings 86 request it, this recipe, with full and explicit directions for making it up, and suecessfully wane it. He reguires cach applicant to enclose him ono shitling-—threo cents to be returned as postage on the recipe. and the remainder to be applied to the pay ment of thin advertisement. Address Dr. H. JAMES, 1p 9 Grand si Noy Bea J. N. B. Dr. H. James bas neither office en in New York as some have pretended and sdver tised. The recipe is sent from no pisoe but N 19 Grand street, Jersey Cit; . N\ S THE TIME TO DRINK MALT iN LIQUORS.—ARNY & SHINN are the on'y ones in the District who have stock PORTER su ALE, and always have a be Spy pacers thematrial. L your orders with drivers, « at their Union Bottling Depot, No. 57 Green street, Georgetown, D.C eller. Salmacundi, or the Whim-whame and Opinions of Lanncelot Langstaff, Esq., snd others. ‘The above series, in course of publication. (which noal excellence are unsurpassed.) wil! i the popular works of Washington Irving at lens than belf the original published prices. leat For sale TAYLOR & MAURY'S Booketors, near Sth et 1D ORDNANCE, a practical treats London, 1857. A Treaties on Fire Arms, by Lieut. Simonds, Bea- 1857 gal Artillery, t vol.; Lond seed Drills for heavy G 1 vol.; London, Remarks on Guanery. by Capt. Biakeiy, Royal Ar- tillery, 1 vol.; lon, 1857. Artillerists' Mauinl, by Maior Griffiths, Royal Ar tillery: 7 : Landon, 1851. 5 vol.” Landon, , fram its formation; by Capt. sane ice Officers D'griilleris, 1.5 Rule Bractige, ty Licut, Col. Jacob, Bombay Ar- . vonden, tillery, 1 vol.; London. we on et Ia Fabrication des te eeeeeets Colonel Boeilius, | volt ; L’Organization de L’Artillerie. par Le Bours: Laeut. Col. D’Artilierie,! vol.: Paris. Page—Theorie du Pointage, | vol.; Strasbourg. bes Osriers d’Artliene dans les Fonderses, } vol. aL iris. Traite sur L.’Artillerie, par le General Seharnhors', 2 vols.; Paris. ie we ie npg par L’Empereur Lous eon, 2 vols.: irs. onery, by Sir Howard Douglas, 1 vols FRANCK TAYLOR. = auls *

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