Evening Star Newspaper, August 26, 1857, Page 1

Oy ee THE EVENING STAR PT ‘PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (BXCEPT SUNDAY.) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Corner af Pennsylvania avenus, and llth street, Br W. D. WALLACH, ‘Bnd is served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to he Arents; papers served in packages at 37% conts per month. To mail subscribers the subscription price w THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS & year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 124 ocnts 8 wook. {[?° SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. HOW A YANKEE WHIPPED TWO CA- NUCKS. A story in the Buffalo Republic makes one | it seems, is rostin; eager to travel among the Canucks. F., a res- | that coast, there ident of rays riding leisurely along | own words,— cs “A troop of savages, resembling in appear- uimaux Indians, running down e next | the hill, and making for the breakers. It was moment, and after proceeding some distance impossible to escape us; and, if the tru the highway in Can: when he was sudden! aroused by a smart blow with a kaag" Pye ance the across the shoulders. Two men rode by t! held up, allowed F. to pass, and repeated the F. said nothing, and moved on as leisurely as to tie F.'s, horse fast to the fence by the ro: forme had alighted to tie up bat he could “lick any damn using other insulting language. but very unexpects set. served “like the hother.”” ribs, which raised the latter from the ground and landed hi had taken. Ho arose, but was again and again &iven the Scot, directly over the left eye, which peeled part of the brow completely off, so that | enjoying the luxury 1t hung down over the eye, closing that window | those bright-eyed, rosy-checked, from the daylight; and, before many rounds | irresistible enigmas. Oh! ye bachelors who live in tho interior, you do not know what sport is! a had the good luck, just as the sun is sinkin, his way to the side of the road, sat down, and | in the west, to ge into the foaming waves wit with his fingers trying to open his visual organs, | & pretty cousin, who required. of couree, all blurted out, “ Well, you’re the d——dest man your sustaining power to breast the surgo. No, Just think of it. er hand and put an arm around her waist, more, he was fortunate enough to cover the sore with a similar covering. Englishinan was whipped. He groped Lever did see. If you'll be quict, I will.’ PF. did not seem to be quite satisfied. Those tre- i mendous thumps he had received ar the ribs | and you are prepared for the wave. him lable.‘ If you can stand it, well and good wouldn't lick a man after you've blinded him,”’ | If you are rolled over, a la cirque, in a series added the Englishman, afiera pause. “ Yes,’’ | of somersaults, twitched hore and there, tossed says F., “unless you promise to let | origami up on the beach, and then dragged back again, ‘Il pound | and rise half drowned but together—what bet- you as long as Tecan stand over you.” They | ter fun can there be? promised, and F. helped them into their buggy, | in you for the time being; and if you should turned the horse in the direction of Dundas, | press her hand or her waist tightly—what mat- and started them off. How they got along we | ter ?—it.is a necessary precaution. ‘“ Look like know not; we only know that F.’s body was | drowned rats,”’ you say. Very well, sir, I give lack and blue for several days, and that he you over as a hard case. caused him to feel very uncomfort: disposed travelers alone after this, could not sleep a wink for three nights. The fight lasted about an hour anda half, and F. edged themselves fairly beaten. _ Oo Tas Last Perrormaxce or Hume, the the Yanker spiritual medium abroad. weeks, is very much sought for in aristocratic circles, aud prefers them to public saloons, thought where he is the object of inconsiderate and an- noying curiosity. One evening recently he 5 liar powers. On entering the parlor, Hume felt all of a sudden ill at ease. The attempts one himself; sweat stood in drops upon his with cold asking what was the matter. “ Nothing, nothing,” said he with emotion; moved about like a man who would excape a painful vision, wiped his face, seized his chair, with still trembling hand, and pe finger to the floor, cried out as if ins Unhappy man' Will no ono pray for him > and being no longer able to control if begged the Countess K- and left in haste count for his impressions guilty death.”’ pied by Madame de K unfortunate young gentleman of Pleasure had blown out his brains and died in the most ex- eruciating tortures. The affair had been kept secret, lest a knowledge of it should prejudice Lat against the chamber where it had hup- mi ix Reat Lire.—The London Court ; ‘ys: Among the presentations to her Majesty at one of the Drawing Rogms this sea- son, was a young lady upon her marriage, and about whose nuptials a story is current of more than usual interest in these unromantic times. She is the daughter of a baronet holding a dis- tinguished position. Among the suitors of this young lady, who is as Pretty as accomplished, was one of very advanced years; but it was in vain that all the allurements consequent uw. n the possession of riches were set forth. he fair maiden showed herself completely indiffer- ent to the golden prize that lay at her fect, and, in spite of the ors recommendation of papa, it was unbesitatingly —— So far, there- fore, everything was perfectly natural and very unromantic. ut it seems that the gentleman, after his proposals had been declined, (of course with the usual protestations of respect and es- teem,) again sought an interview, and assured the lady that his attachment was not selfish— that he was Teady, at any sacrifice, to do any- thing that could contribute to her happiness ; and that, if her affections were fixed on any one = Wealth might not be adequate to his yeep he was ready, by a settlement even to the extent of £100,000, to place her happiness in — own power. Such a proof of disinter- ested attachment was perfectly undeniable, and it is said the young lady pondered so much over it that, like the recital of Othello’s dan- rs, it wrought a complete revulsion of feeling. oe do not pretend to know on what kind of “hint’’ the venerable gentleman spoke again but speak again he did, and with so much effect that the happy day was soon named, and the nuptials in due course Solemnised, and the fair bride presented on marriage to the Queen, The world gives, with its us al generosity, ‘an almost fabulous amount to Mr. —'s f.rtune but it is very welf known that one item in it is £150,000 railway stock, more than half of which is paying six per cent. naan eememenensnieanenel ‘ben VOL. X. at some Ocean House on eld,—we quote the savage’s they were too close upon must be told, we felt cu- blow, with the remark that they could “lick | rious, after the first surprise was over, to see any damned Yankee from the States.”’ Still | the ending of this stra: “* Here they came, cladin the strangest styles before. The attack upon him was entirely un- | of costume, skipping along and running like so provoked, and in a part of the country sparsely | many sea-chickens to the beach; for a second populated, wit.n not a habitation in sight. The | glance showed that they were diminutive in second eggs. ag held up, one of them leaped | size, and that their etren, 2 u th lay in their weak- from the vehicle, and proceeded hcerectaderent ness. Soon they reache ~ a : the ee andina . rice were tumbling and tossing about in th side. Th, party proved to be a tall, lank Scoteh- | waves. Impelled - a sti . m&2, 2 ad a stout, well-built Englishman. The | could we do but follow? Nat a F.’s horse, while | and retiri: the ‘atter remained in his seat. The Scot then | hide and seek in the waves with the dared F. to alight and fight, — remarking | albeit they had left their tomahaw Yankee,"’ and | rows on shore ; but, bath is everything, urally iffident » it required an effort to play at as hale eh in acold 80, with the dash of the first ° Nota word, however, did F. utter, but, alight- | wave, we were among them. Gods! we soon ing from his buggy, put himself in a pos- began to like the sport. ture of defence, and awaited the attack. 6 | friendly ; for, occasional) Scot required no invitation, but came up as if | by the hand, he was sure of ws made a@ pass at him, | the touch; and, when a big wave would come, fy found himself at full | and our arm would, length upon the ground. Gathering himself up | around the waist to support an Indian who prowptly, he renewed the attack, and again he | seemed incapable for the nonce of sta: measured his length upon the ground, with his | against the volume of water, a sort o! right = in mourning for the left. Again and | thrill,—was it the chilliness of the water, or gain did the Scot come up to the work, with- | what was it ?—would creep through our frame, out once hitting his opponent, until the twelfth | as though we had been struck by a cal-vanic veund, when he was completely hors du cum- | battery. i ‘There was a fresh breeze landward, and the ‘The Englishman, whe had been watching the | waves tumbled in finely. Sodid we all. Lifted fight from his seat, finding his companion whip- | up occasionally off our footing by a full-grown ped, lea from the buggy and came up to | billow, we would be tossed und whirle over time with the observation that he wanted to be | and under among a bevy of half-smothered Es- e Coming up he | quimaux; while an animated planted a well-directed under-cut upon F ’s } on between the advancing wave and the rece- about four feet } ding undertow, as to which should haye the im about four | party; and heads were bobbing up and down, rods to the rear. It was now F.’s turn to be | and feet and arms were alternating above and somewhat astonished at the sudden tarn things | below the surface. moist aj treated the same way, while as yet the English- | and ieee mman was unhurt. He became more cautious, | billow would roll them, like sea s and watching his opponent narrowly finally | the shore, twistin, gave him a weil directed blow, such as he had | in all direct‘ons. We found out, after a while, that we were of a sea bath with the girls, y insinuating, The Esquimaux were y taking one of them we found it soft and pleasant to of its own accord, slip contest was going The Indians presented a arance, in their grotesque costume, ed merrily and loud when a sudden g, turning, and dashing them ou | come. Your cousin believes nc How Ov Binuy was Bartisep.—Poor peo- says the Canucks acted very honorably through- | Ple =e bard bez of oe ree ee world of out. It fai . | ours. Even in matters of religion there is a = was a fair fight, and they acknowl vast difference between Leathe and Dives, as the following anecdote, sent us by a friend will illustrate : Old Billy @. had attended a great revival, Mepivy.—We translate from the Baden Cron- | 204, zz ate bass a4 others, he bg oo 5 A verted and baptized. Not many weeks after- tque an account of the last exploit of Mr. Hume, ® ; k his neighbors met him reeling - ome from the court ground with aconsiderable Mr. Hume, who is at Baden for five or six | “brick in his hat.”’ = eal “Hallo, uncle Billy,’’ said the friend, “I the church?’ le Billy, making a 1, ‘ao I did Jeemes, wards, one of “So I did,” answered Une! , desperate effort to stand atil Went tor the first time to the house of Madame | and would ‘a been a good Baptis’ if they hadn't > , like any other man, to make a visit, | treated me so everlastin’ mean at the water. anc not with the purpose of exhibiting his pecu- | Didn't you hear about it, Jeemes !”” ** Never did.” t “ “Then I'll tell you "bout it. which he made to overcome his embarrassment | we come to the baptizin’ place, thar was old enly augmented it. His nerves trembled, he Jenks, the rich oid Squire, shuddered convulsively, and felt a distressing | the same time. choking sensation. In vain he sought to com- Squire in fast, but I didn’t mind that much, as > I thought ’twould be just as good when 1 cum; orehead, aad his teeth began to chatter as if | so he let him in, an’ after aippin? him he lifted him up mitey keerful, and wiped his face, and The persons present gethered around him | led him out. Then cum my Ate and instead rs liftin’ me out like he did the ’Squire, he wie g, not © give me one slosh, and left me erawlin’ about it is nothing,”’ and making a great effort, he | on the bottom like 8 confounded mud turtle. You see when was to be dipped Well, the minister tuck the Lorp Jerrrey An» Hts Catecuism.—It hap- ting his | pened one autumn that the late Lord Jeffrey, pired : after the rising of the Court of Session, caine to “There, there! I heard a dreadful noise, I | spend the long vacation in the parish of L_——. hear it still, I hear stifled groans, the death | Svon after his arrival, the minister intimated rattle of a man stretched upon the ground, and | from the pulpit that on a certain day he would suffering violent pains ; convulsions seize him, | “bold a diet of eatechi be tears the ground with his nails, he draws | which included the dw himself along, he writhes upon the ground. | judge. Seffrey’ ’ in the district ng of the emment True to his time, he appeared at Lord : s house, and requested that the entire is emotion, he | establishment might be collected. This was to excuse him, | rapidly done; for almost all Scotch clergymen, - though the catechising process has become ob- The next day he was asked if he would ac- | solete, still visit each house in the parish once t for his | a year, and collect the family to listen to a fire- “ Yes,’” said be, “I aim sure that in the place | side lecture. But what was Lord Jeffrey’s con- I pointel out a man has died a violent and | sternation when, the entire houschold being as- i sembled in the drawing-room, the worthy minis- . The listeners were amazed, and Proceeded to | ter said in a solemn voice, “ My Lord, inquire if. in the apartment of the house occu- | begin my examination with the bead of t > » & crime had been | family. “Will you tell me, then, ‘ What is Ef- committed. The people of the house were dis- | fectual Calling???” Never was turbed and began by denying it. The master | Reviewer more thorou afterwards acknowledged that six years ago an R o) an Edinburgh hly nonplussed. After a e servants looked on in 6 should not ip recovered use, during which t rror at the thought that a jud, know his Catechism, his Lords speech, and answered the question in terms which completely dumbfounded the minister— “Why, Mr. Smith, a man may be said to dis- charge the duties of his calling effectually, when he performs them with ability and success.’’— Frazer's Magazine. Onangs AGainst tur Camarince Savays. ve an account of an im: rofessor Peirce of Cambridge, Not long ago we tant discovery by that the form of the continents and their up- heaval from the sea had been determined by the action of the A similar statement was hrvistian Examiner. irce to the honor of this discovery is contested by Dr. C. F. Winslow, of T: very long communication to the Boston der of the 13th inst., wherein his own claims are set forth, and the conduct of the American Asso- ciation towards himself is severely censured. Dr. Winslow asserts that the new theorv was broached by himself three or four years ago, in blications, the most impor- tant of which he left in person at the horse of Professor Peirce in 1553. He +10 states that a Paper on the subject, containing his facts, ar- uments and inferences, the last annual meeti bany, was in no way report of that body. T' made the occasion’ by several printed the Association at Al- juded to in the printed his alleged neglect is ° Dr. Winslow of serious charges against some of our most eminont scien= Cover Praste: Everybody is familiar with this peculiar article, but ‘few are aware of the manner of its production. Black silk is stained and brushed over ten or twelve times with the tion : Dissolve half an ounce nzoin in six ounces of rectified spirits of were = in serpents eee disolve oneounce inglass, in a ve ttle water. Strain each solution, mix tah clear liquid is cold it will forma jel must be warmed before it is ‘When the silk coated with must be finished off with # solution of four oz. of Chinese turpentine in six ounces of the tineture of benzoin, to prevent the coated silk from cracking. plied to thesilk. ae ee + For RENT —A RARE CHANCE.—Now un- der construction, 12 large and airy rooms, with all the conveniences of water ai lights. The loca- tion is in the principal business square of the city, and the rooms are well adapted for Dentists, uer- teoty pists, Offices. &c. Also, a convenient and riry Baseme: uitable for any light business. The whole finished snd well lighted in the most improved manuer,after the New York styles. WALL & STEPHENS, No. $22 Penn. aven tween 9th and sute-Im — 16th entrance on D st. OR RENTON REASONABLE TERMS.—A BUILDING suitabdle for a private boarding- house, and situated on south side Penn. avenue, be- tween 434 and 6thatreets. The inside is handsomely decorated and newly painted. Gas lights are in every room, and the house well supplied with hot and ‘cold water. Apply to POLLARD WEBB, No. 512 7th street. au lg OR RENT.—The three-story BRICK HOUSE A situated on 5th street, opposite the new exten- sion of the Treasury department, and withina step of Penn.avenue and Willards’ Hotel. The hous contains 10 good rooms, besides store room and vaults for fuel. ‘The location is one of the best in the city fora professional gentieman or a business stand. Apply, ‘on the premises, No. 474, an 17-tOcti* 1g Se Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1857. NO. 1,436. ATHING IN NORTH CAROLINA, A barbarian in the Wilmington Herald, who EDUCATIONAL. EDUCATIONAL. 188 WAGGAMAN’S 5 TOWN COLLEGE. No. 443 12th street, b: Pgeh gc ibg teeederd yaar cig r — ry ‘0. th street, between G ani streets. it i Will pen on ‘Tudsday, September Ist. Monday, the sth of September oot aanteeen au 2l au 25-lm B. A. MAGUIRE. Pres. |? HOUSE ACADEMY. Indiana avenue, near Sd street. Tho next academic year will commence September st. O.c. WIGHT, 8u 2!-e0Sw Principal. MES: BELL'S Pena FOR YOUNG Corner of L and l0th streets. Tho next session of this Institution will commence on the ist of September, 1857. Competent and efficient Professors will, as hereto- fore, be engaged in every department. i Further particulars can be obtained applying at theSeminary, ____ 8u2l-dt&eosw pue UNION ACADEMY. ' The regular duties will be resumed September Ist. i. RicuaRps, Principal, A. G. WILKINSON, Asst., A.C. Ricnarps, Asst. A. Zappone, Mod. Lan. ‘THE UNION FEMALE ACADEMY. rs. 7 ee Prin., Miss M.J.Wiicox,Asst., OR SALE CHEAP—A comfortable BRICK DWELLING, situated on the northeast corner of 4th and N streets north. Price $1.10; half in censh. rapt in six re stag ers i paid nh cash less 5 WEB, Nov siz 7th wtrect, APPLY ‘e-t OR SALE.—My RESIDENCE onthe corner o. New Jersey avenue and C street south, Capitol Hil, Jronting on the avenue 162 feet 9 inches, and on C street south 2% feet Ll inches, and containing nearly 34,000 square feet. may 6-tf W. F. PHILLIPS. ARM FOR SAL. A pioce of fine LANDon nek Creek, in Montgomery county, Md., six from the heights of Georgetown, aGeining the f Messrs. Perry, Wood, Bestor, Nowles, Robrer, and Hawkins. 12ncres. A beautifuy loon: artivily improved; new house ; 13 xcres rich creek bottom, and some fine _yellow-pine timber. It can he divided, if desired. Call and see the premi- ses those who desire to purchase. je 4-tf ees REN modern built H %, contar ing 12 rooms, comfortably furnished, ina delight- ful and siry location, fronting one of the public res- ervations, And comimaimiing an extensive view of the city, the river, and Georgetown. It Coes threugh- out; waterand bath-room. Toacareful tenant the rent will be moderate. Inquireat 4041 street, seo- ond door from 12th street. je 24-tf F535 & RENT.—THE DESIRABLE RESIDEN nthe corner of F and 2ist xts., together with the Grounds surrounding it. ‘The House contains sixteen rooms, has gas throughout, and furnace, ‘The stable will be sold or ronted with the house if desired. ‘The lot the house stands ou is 50 by 136 feet, but the purchaser can have more Innd if desired. ALso, for Sale~The LOT OF GROUND onthe corner of F and 19th stroets, and LOTS on 19th,near F street. Apply to CHUBB BROTHERS, LARD au 3-tf A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.— For sale A FARM of 543 acres, in Culpeper Coun- ty. Virgima, one mile from Mitchell’s Stationon the Alexandria and Orange Rai!road. The soil is natu- rally excellent, and may economically and easily be improved, so that it will produce as fine crops as are grown any where in the United States ; 5 acres in heavy timber, much of it suitable for ship timber, for wiuch there are inarkets to be reached by means of the railroad ; alse. a large quantity of cord wood that may be sold to the Ratiroad Company at remu- nerative gee The buildings areal! ona hill. and, with small repairs. may be made comfortable for the residence of x family The place is wel! 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 seld a great bargain,on very accommodating terms. Persons disposed to purchase may inquire for far- ther particulars to W. D. WALLACH, editor of the Star, Washington City, who knows ‘the prem- isea, Jy 8-tf Wood and Coal. _— Coat COAL! COAL Z Cal. The subscribers are now prepared to furnish their customers, and all who may faver them with their orders for Coals of any size or kind they may want, of as good quality as comes to this market. Also, a good supoly of WOOD, at No. 475 Wth Hirer between and E streets, and Potomac ridge. Conl 2,240 Ibs, to the ton, . an ll-Zawiw J.S. HARVEY & CO. CUMBERLAND COAL, 4 Orders will be received for cargoes, half cargoos, and _gnarter cargoes of the best quality CUMBER_ LAND COAL, in lump, or the run of the mines, at the very lowest cash prices. ee JONAS P. LEVY, Wine, Liquor, au2)-tf No. 554 i2th street, corner of E ( NE CARGO CUMBERLAND COAL, just received. 7.0. & W. M. GALT, aud) 2w N. W. corner izth and C sts., No. 547, YUMBERLAND COAL.—Now discharging, 100 tous Cumberland Coal. CASTLEMAN & BRO., iv 27 qorner sth and B sta. opp. National hotel. CUMBERLAND COAL, Just received a superior article of CUMBER- LAND COAL, assorted in qualities suitable for family, stesining, and blacksmith purposes, all of which will be disposed of on the ting terms. G.I eul9-lw Yard west side 4% Cina, GLASS, ANDEARTHEN WARE, J ae R. ff. MILLER, SON & CO., IMPORTERS, ANDRIA, VA., Havo received two instaiments of ag fall supplies fromthe Knglish Potteries, and will continue to rev their stock till the +H. MILLER, Sox & Ci f and customers that their stock shall be of the inost desirable description, and that their — will com- pare favorably with those of any dealers in their line in any other market in the United States. R.H. Minter, Son & Co. have prepared thom- selyes to offer to merchants every inducement to make their purchases in their line. WINDOW GLASS. . They have just received via Antwerp and New York. from the great manufactory of “Roux,” New Brussels, 1140 boxes French Window Glass of supe- rior quality and of different thicknesses, which they have imported under such circumstances as to enable them to offer & superior article at very moderate prices ie, . a ag 21th pare STYLE FOR 1857, Now ready at STIN avenue, near the corner of ir teenth. the most popular Fall styles of Dress, or Moleskin HATS, to which he invites particular attention. Having established the cash sys- tem, and finding it to work well, he will continue to make a discount of| 1234 per cent. uw @ actual market , price, sakien Ri pat ger ee 94 fad rice of 83.5): not unfrequently for for the low p' 3.59; aslight variation in quality for $3, and for $2.5) a superior quality for the Ey Kgood nasortment of FELD HATS, CA always Cit . B.H. sTIN ive Accessions to season sets in.9 assure thoir friends is now the sole property of the under. signed, and will le opened on the It June next, and each successive June fol engage to make it to the reekers for heaith, recrea- eniety and good living, supremely attractive. For health, no mountain retreat can be saferatany season of the year, It is as ex August and September and October as in April. May or June. Indeed the first three nitely the most pleasant of the season. ‘The weather is milder, the sea breeze balmier, and the luxuries of the salt water are to be had of finer quality and in greater profusion. T is no more inviting spot on the whole Atlantic seaboard. It is strictly true of it what the poet hath ead: i" “Oh! if there be an Elysium on earth, it is this, it is this m . Archer. iris. and [vo Beng su pons at ‘on. Dr. Francis Mallory, Drs. Semple, Hope, and Vaughan,and indeed the ‘aoulty resident in the vicinity tis t awl pov Bs eed in tar w's Review, Southern . ‘armer.. may #2-dowatawam JOS. SEGAR, Proprietor. yy PONT’S GUNPOWDER. Leh in RPiied withall the various kinds of DU son "S Gi Rida d3 onde Cone to iy the same in any quanti ies on the most favorable terms, oe <j Tins. W. ALBERT KING, Agent for the District ‘of Columbia, 35 High strest, may 12-tf (Intel.& Staten) Gooreefawn, D.C. 1ES & JUNNIMAN, ONG Fourth stro om parwan Eand F, AP 2. 3 have fitted up their » Which will be open dally nday a n for those wie oie oreecmee tn tee bngiak unde oF ‘altzes, will find an opportunity to do so there, Weber ‘r itand has been engaged for the sea- wil ¥ oon ne and one making. the Bec) Iinrese ta be aitained ty the ol. he teen HEAP FAMILY GROCERIES, The subscriber offers AAR. MRA eee TLDERS. FLO: Poa Peed ae a JONAS P. LEVY. ngUAges, au 13-e0lm OUNG LADIES SEMINARY, Co Corner of Montgomery and Dunbarton sts., GkorsEtown, D. C. Mrs. Gex. WHEELER, Paincira. ‘The duties of this Institution will be resumed on bal tecements preter pre pint the public rol 2 18 FOR ul i. Pe Saceepaey ete EORGETOWN FEMALE SEMINARY FOR SALE OR RENT.—This institution, so long known as a first class Seminary for young la- dies,) being vacant, 18 offered for sale or rent,(salo preferred.) Miss Exoiisn. by whose efforts it was built up and for many years +o prosperons!y and usefully cen- ducted, in consequence of impaired heaith, desires to oe herself of all responsibility in connexion with it. The buildings are commodions and furnished for a Inge boarding and day school. Should any person whose character is a guarantee for a first-class Seminary, open itas such early in Septomber, a number of pupils will be secured and the community here accommodated. Such an opportunity is oe no where else to be found for success in 4 like Hodertaliag. Address RICHARD HENDERSON, Agent, care of M we L. 8. English, Georgetown, D.C. au -eot SELECT FAMILY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG . LADIE: GLISH AND FRENCH, No, 309 F street, Washington, D.C. Principal. DONALD MACLOED, A. M., Univer- sity of Glasgow, formerly Head Master of Ravens- croft Cullege and Ashwood School, and Professor of Rhetoncand Belles Lettres inthe Columbia Institute. This School will be opened on the second Monday of September noxt, for the reception of a limited umber of Boarding Pupils aud Day Scholars: who will be treated, inall respects, as members of the Eascears rine The design is to offer to young ladies from a distance all that is included inthe name of “Home,” and to extend to the Day Scholars the Tome influence. The Sessions will begin on the second Morday of September and first Monday of February, in each year. The vacations will extend through the mouths of July and August. Circulars poe ening, full information may be ob- tained at the principal bookstores, and wil be for- warded by mail, to any address, on application. aust peau LE ” GLISH AND FRENCH COL- ATE INSTITUTE Wasuineton, D.C. Hiram Corson, Principal, in charge of English and Classica, Departments. M'mr. C. Rottin Corson, Teacher of French, Speuish, and German, Drawing and Painting. M'LLE Matiitpe Emitig Rocrinx, Assistant Teacher of Freneh. i Tho duties of this Institution will be resumed on Monday, the 7th of September, 1857. Circulars can be obtained at the Book and the Music Stores. iy 3i-Im* EMESSON INSTITUTE, 4 HA street, between 12th and 13th. Sevect CiassicaL AND MATHEMATICAL ScMooL For Boys. The Exercises of this Institute will be resumed September Ist. The number of pupils 1s limited. For further particulars address i aud-im CHAS. B. YOUNG, Principal. GEORGETOWN CLASSICAL AND MATH- x EMATICAL ACADEMY. - Tho duties of this Iustitution will be resumed September 7th. rar iy 7-2awtf P. A. BOWEN. Principal. N RS. BURR’S SCHOOL FOR YOU LA- DI No. 391 H street, between 13t id 14th st, will re-open on MONDAY, Septem- law, low* = I streets w ber 2st. CULPEPER FEMALESEMINARY, __ Cutrgrer Count House, Va. Under the Instruction and Superintendence of the MISSES FORNERET. This School will be re-opened on the Ist of Sep- tember, 1857, fur the reception of Boarders aml a few day Scholars. The object in view is to extend to all who apply and are admitted, a thorough and useful education. No pains will be withheld from giving the young Ladies such instructions as will are them for every dnty and emergency of life. While the omamental branches will not be neglected, the nd fundamental principles of heart and head on will be the special objects of asiduou Female education has now taken such a firm hold on public attention, that, to proclaim its advantages, would be to portray a degree of ignorance not com patible with modern improvement. The elevating influence of female edueation is felt and acknowl edged by every admirer of female excellence ; hes- itate then, no longer, to bestow on your daughters those advantaxes that aro indispensible to their ad- vancement and suecess through life, As the School increases, the number of Teachers will be also increased ; thereby securing every aux- iljary to the rapid advancement of the Student. very effort will be put forth to maintain the high tone and character of the School. ars will be set apart for study and discipline will be mild and per- suasive, but very firm. ‘'wo 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- erted tocontrol the religious prejudices of the pu- ils. While practical Christianity will form the yasis Of their instruction, the selection of Churches and Sabbath Schools will be submitted to the decision of parents and pipile the variety of religious priv- ileges here, will not fail to offer satisfaction to all. o Scholar will be taken fora shorter term than five months: adimssion will be obtained’any time dur- ing,the ion, and charged only from the time of entrance. ams . Half the tuition and Seta fee must be paid in a in order to cover the expenses of the School, = Terms For Ten Montus, Board, (including fire and lights). . English branches for advanced Scholar: Kish branches for emall Scholars. Musie on Pisano. Use of instrument Frene! Washing . . No deduct; ness. REreReNces. Rt. Rev. Bishop Johns, Alsxanisis, Va. Rey. ‘Thomas Leavell, Madison county, Va. Rev. Mr. Earnest, Orange county, Va. Rev. Jolin W. George, Culpeper, Va. Rev. Jos. Carson, - " Rey. John Cole, Dr. Alex. Payne, Chas. KE. Lightfoot, EF: ‘Thomas S. Aleocke, x Belfield Cave, Esq., Madison county, Va, ‘Thomas A, Robinson, Esq., Orange county, Va. Dr. Edwin Taliaferro, we a Hon. John 8, Pendleton, Culpeper county, Va. Judge R. H. Field, g “ ” Dr. €. W, Ashby, “ Dr. Alfred Taliaferro, xe Sdward B. Hull « P. Nelson, Eaq., Col. John B. idwin, Staunton, Va. Instructions on the Guitar, in Drawing and Paint- ing will be given by a competent Ti er, shoulda class-sufficiently large be formed. au6 Im NG LADIES INSTITUTE YOUNG LADIES NOLISH AND FRENCH. No, 49 E Street, WasHincton, D.C, The suboriber has taken charge of this Institution, lavely under the care of the Rev. 8.H. Mirick; the course of instruction will be thorough, and wil not differ from that pursued by the former Principal. ‘The Scholastic year will bogin on the second Mon- day of September, close onthe last Friday of june imeach year, : tnd pamited mee r of pupils will be apewen inte @ fainily 0 rincipal, and every eftor mune to render thom comfsrtahe and ha py 50m Circulars can obtained ai 18 prin book- stores, andat the residence of the princi, al! CHARLES W. NORTON, A. M. ‘The subscriber takes great pleasure in reoommend- ing to his late patrons and to the public, Mr. C, H. Norton,asa gentleman amply qualified to take charge of the Young Ladies Institute, au S-eoim S. H. MIRICK, eeeeeeneereeeenensseneeecneeeneeseeenee ——COOOOQQoaoaouououououNnNnNWNuNSEeEEE—eeeeeee— M* STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES being the largest at this, timo, ahd hnvigg been A Cant, a “ “ a “ “ “ “ “ rise in ~ can be sold at 15.te 20] ears, less sean, scods, pu at this SP HOOVER'S, fel! Tron Hall, Pa. ave. bei. Sth and loth ata. P< AAR ire Pv dated ride te 1} -maahowwatatneal OPE Mon Baye M fay ane or rant pon low. Also, five if ir : otOHNF. ELLIS. Fee eee Peun.ave., bor oth ond 10h sis, AST WASHINGTON SEMINARY, Cor. Va. ave. and Sth st.east, Masonic Hall, Navy Yard. The duties of this School will be resumed Sept. Ist. The course of study embraces all the branches usually taught in the best schools of the country. For further information, terms &c., see ciroulars or apply to = J. W. P. BATES, Principal, au 2-eoti* (Successor to Dr. . Clawson.) PRE MISSES FISHERS will re-open their & School on September the Ist. Plain and Fancy Needle Work anc Embroidery taught. au 24-3t ples De alesse Recetas ee a SCHOOL. —The subscribers will resume the du- + ties of their Sehool on the Ist of September. at their residence 345 Lith street, between Land M Board can be obtained in the family for two or thre little boys. M.A.& 8. QUINCY, 8u 24-lw* HE COLUNBIAN COLLEGE, T .Wasnixeton, D.C, The Annual Session of this Institution will com- mence on Wednesday, the thirtieth (30th) of Sep- tember, Students wi!! be examined for entrance on the Monday and Tuesday previous, ‘he Preparatory Department of the Institution will open on Wedneaday, the ninth (9th) of Se; ber, It will be under the supervision of the College officers, and will be provided with the best instruc- on. For admission, or for further information, apply to the President, st the a: au 24-Sw S. PRENTISS, Registrar. Y. Corner of E and Tenth streets. . The exercises of this Institution will ecmmence September ist, The number of students is limited, and each will recoive particular attention. an 2-Im* SILAS MERCHANT. Prin. CLINTON ACADEM os TOWN, J Grorce ARNOLD, M. A., Pr s This School heretofore conducted by Rev. T. W. < on willbe re-opened on Monday. ‘September 7th. C: lars may be poreured at the Drug Store Ir. . T. Cissel, Georgetown. — au 14-Im* SZ thnasisteecntres Revtrioeatainesehiecr in nn CoLPEPER MILITARY INSTITUTE, Near Cutperex Court Hovse, Va. The second session of this school will commence on the Ist day of September, i#57. A graduate of the University of Virgrmma, adopting the mode of in- struction pursued in that institution, will have charge of the departments of Ancient and Modern Languages; while a graduate of the V. M. Institute, who has had conside experience _in teaching. will give instruction hematics, Natural Phi- losophy, Chonustry, and lower English branches. The course of studies wil be as follows: PREPARATORY CLass, Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic. Geogra phy, Grammar, History, Algebra, Latuen Grammar, Greek Grammar. Tuirp Crass. Mathematics, English Grammar, Arithmetic, His- tory, Latin, Greek, French. Szconp CLass. Mathematics, Natural Philosophy. Chemistry, History, Latin, Greek, French, Spanish. First Cass. Mathematics, Natural and Moral _— > Cheuustry, Geology, English Literature, English Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Infantry and Artillery P destiny Geography, History, Latin, Greek, French, nish, every Student on entering will be subjocted toa careful examination, and will then be assigned to that class to waich his proficiency entitles hum ; and no one will be allowed to pass toa higher ciass na- less he pes evidence of a thorough knowledge of the subjects contained in the preceding. The discipline will be necessarily rigid, but the com and convenience of each member of the scheol will be duly respected. There will be daily military exercises, but care will be taken that they do not interfere with the Academic duties, th, TeRMs: Board, Tution. Washing, Fuel, Lights, for ten mouths, $100. Payments semi-annually in advance. Bra recommendations and further particulars, see circulars, CHARLES E. LIGHTFOOT, V. M.1., Superintendent and Instructor in Mathematics and Natural Sciences. J. W. GILLESPIF, U: versits of Va., Instructor in Ancient a: odern Languages. RereRences. We have the privilege of referring to the following: Faculty of Vircinia Military Institute. Gen, William fl. Richardson, Richmond City, Maupin, University of Virginia. Harrison, do dersiceve, do Prof. Sohelole Vere, do rof. MeGufly, lo Prof. Lucian Minor, Williamand Mary College. Rev, Join Boradus, Chariottesvile, 5 uisa county. range county. . D., Lexington. do ., Culpeper. ‘alinferro, Gloucoster. Esq, W ashington City. 5e0. Cooke, 0 ell, Esq. do, Henry Hill, 0.8. A., New York, . Rappk. county. Capt. J. . The Citizens of Culpeper. iy 15-e0tf Pianos, &c. HA ; RARELY MET THOSE WHO WIS! ‘TK.—I bave now in stor WITH A PIANO FOR the foliows reat bargains : ‘Two superb Pianos, four round corners, rosewood cases, seven octaves. used only afew mouths. I will sell themat $125 less than their price seven months sinee. A beautilul seven octave Rosewood Piano, iron frame, round corners, for $20, ‘The above Pianos are sold for no fault, but be- longed to famities who have removed to the west, and left them with usto be sold. ‘They are really and truly great bargains. We nre prepared to give a written guarantee with them, and will, at any fu- tureday, exchange, if parties are not satished. 5s Also, a fi eoond-hand Piano of Hallet & Davis make, for $2, used Lut eighteen mouths, and cost Also, two second-hand Chickering’s for $175 each, at the Great Piano Wareroomsof JOHN F, ELLIS, aul9 36 Penn. ave., bet. 9th and 10th streets. G. METZEROTT has now on hand a large « assoriment of PIANOFORTES, by Rosenkranz,Bacon & Raven,and Wm. Miller. Also, several second hand Pianos' which he will sell for cash, or on monthiy payments. Pianos snd Melodeons from §45 to $150. One seo- ond-hand Melodeon for $2. x 3 aia for rent. Tuning by Mr. Rebine. Au piano FORTE INSTRUCTION, Mr. W. H. PALMER continues to addnew mem bers to his classes. Apply to Mr. PAL-, MER; ‘at hus’ Rooms, over Farubam > Bpy Bookstore, Tuesday, Wednesday, Fri-* day, and Saturday, between 2and6 p.m. Terms $5 per quarter. an 25-tf Gord MEDAL PREMIUM PIANO FORTES. WILLIAM KNABE, (Senior partner in the late firm of Kyasr, GaKULE & Co., Continues the manufacture and sale of grand and one PIANO FORTES, under thie name. of V Knabe & Co. at the old stad, FEA Nos. 1, 3, 5.and 7 North Butaw street op- posite the Eutaw House, Baltimore. They have also just opened a new Sales Room at No 207 Baltimore street, between Charles and Light streets, on the premises partly occupied by Mr Henry MeCatlery as a music store, where they will keep constantly on hand a large assortment of plaw and highly-finished grand and square Piano Fortes" also, Helodeuns, from the best mak: from 4 to 5- vetave, some with double key -boards, ble reeds, and stops to suit small churehes, Beng extensively engaged in the facture o Pianos, we will sel! wholessleand etalon the mos liberal terms, . Our Pianos were awarded the highest premmum (gold medal) at the Fairs of the Maryland Institute two successive yer October, 1255, and 1856—in op- timore. We were alsoawarded the first premiumat the Industrial Exhibition held in Richmond, Vir- gai, 1855 and 1656. They have also been awarded he highest premium (silver medal) at the Metro- politan Mechanics’ Fair for 1857. . . . In addition to this we are m Cee ws prea whacergeced fessors nials from the most distingnished amateurs in the country, which can be een at our warerooms, the high }» speaking for themselves and others of co gee im whieh our instruments are I uments are guaranteed for five nyous.cad PI e of exchange is granted within the first six months from bio! of sale if the instruments do not n 1 2. TG Setie deers Sil Sd i to thew advantage to give us 8 call before pu Ine. ftnos exchanged, hired, and tui mar ieiy. WM. KNABE & Co. a ae eer rer a we SEES SCENT DISCOVERIES IN GEOLOGY, See aes Lach Lenten, Dae ae OOY. By Met Lit wn Sewaze, Drai : - ™ gevand Waterupply, by JW Sayer, x ae 5 '; S70. vet ithmic Tables, ': $2. Bitg Oninonraphte Projeiasy ail Mecistioa and ngineering wing, London, 1857; % Ooms pictions of Bynonymes and yimes genet oto cates ge aa Verto! evolutions of Sweden, literally trans- {or the use of Candidates for Commissions, Francis’s Opinions and i Lord Palmerston for forty years, } wots feo ot fi Reminiscences of Capt. Crawford, Royal Navy, 1 vel., London: $2.2 aut Om Seep RANCK TAYLOR, 2 ES THE WEEKLY STAR. sul Fused among neichbore without intervention ore it, a8 will be peroer the Ly pew oo News”? that has made the ILY STAR curcu- ‘So generally throughout the country. * } oan be red at Frsthanee Geos r a a . PostMas' who act as will be alioweda commission of twenty per L* MIDDLETON, ICE DEAL Office and Depot—Southwest oorner of F and 12th Streets. Washington. CE! ICE E ‘The undersigned i ends bli ly, that Viner tn yeas gay teensy et Teason: the best quality of IC Sn ie eer et Weuanios sad © entire ore to eit Le) Saya 3 a corner 14th street and ‘ouneyivanss sven * Co., lath street; J. B. Moors. Drug gists Pennant avons. between ath and 20th sirects BORGES New An Payaay Deageist, 0 and su lith streets; Ropr. A. ap7-tf T.N. KIDWELL. Dentistry, &c. ENTI RY DR Sternen BAILY, Orvicx No. 195 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Three doors from l4th Street, Dr. permeable to inform the publicthat! @ can be seen at ai! hours, at his office, located as above. prachios, with the large nentosr of patientarsed ereat nee, Wil e large nut 7 © Yariety of difficult eases that he has treated success- fally, will enable him to surmount any difficulty, peceneguee neem any to the —. Hw ‘opinion of eminent in the profession, and especially Dre. Harris ‘armly, led him, long since, to dis- card all mercurial preparations for filling Teeth, nino all Enaneis, Gutta Percha, India Rubber, and Co- ments for the construction of Continuous Gum Teeth, and that Poroelian, mounted on Gold Piate, is the only relinble substance that can be worn in the mouth, as was most conclusively showa by the last American Dental Convertion, Although he fiatters himself from his long resi- dence and practice in Washington, he is favorably known to his numerous friends and patrons, he begs leave to refer them to the following TESTIMONIALS: From the late coms the Chureh of Epiphany of = ot Dr. Stepnen Baty: ‘Dear Sir—T desire to express my esteein for you personally, and my confidence in = as - apersor Gostiat. The coneyiens <p} for me have been highly Ory. 1 may receive the vaionaee hem my friecks and the public that your skill 6o well deserves. Washitgton, Aug, 25, 1035. 3). FRENCH, From one of the oldest firms in Baltimore, Messrs, Boggs. Cotman & Co, Havi employed dr. Stephen Baily, Surgeon Den- tist, of Washington city, to execute for me an im- portant and difhoult pseoe of work, which he did to my entire satisfaction, and in view of the fact that one of the most distingmshed members of the Dental College of Baltimore, failed, after repeated trials, to perform the same work satisfactorily, it gives me iy ewe eo pee cative sont and igh estunmmtien Lal fersiona! si! 5 Balumore, Jan. 12, 1257. HARMANN BOGGS, Extract from note received from the late Hon. John M. Clayton. U.S. Senate, Aug. 19, 1856. Refs ped on mnde ix me wert aammey 3 noth oo er. Very gratefully, i aie SGHN'NcLayTon. To those that seek relief from the maladies of the teeth, 1 can cheerfully recommend Dr. 8. Baily as a superior Dentist; he made a set of porocelina teeth for one of my familv, and plucced several teeth for myself, and ihe work lias ey weil for more than care. ROB 2 ON, ton yet the Va. Conf, of the M. E. Church South. Apri 19, 1855, a We, the undersigned, having had occasion to avail ourselves of the profyssional skill of Dr. 8. Baily, Surgeon Dentist of this city, or paving been corniz- ant of his operations on our families or friends, take preasure in expressing our admuration of his artistic skill, as well as of the enitoraly satisfactory manner in which he performs the most delvente and diffieu.< operations in Dental Surg sand we respectfully re commend hum to the con! dence and patronage of the of Washington. J f Washington, D. ©. Grorce Watton, Governor of Florida, Warter Lexox, Ex-May or of Washington, Heyy Batowis, U.S. t or, 0.¢. Wieut, Pruseipal Rittenhouse Academy. fob 20 tf R. VILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF CHi- CAGO, Would respect jully mform the eit izens of the District and vicinity, that hav - ing located himself in Washington, he is now prepared So pertacen ah pasreteons an his profes- sion, in Lhe most approv 'yle. Office, No. 230, Penn. avenue, adjoining Gautier’s jan iv HE IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH. M. LOOMIS, M., D., the inventor and patentee of “Loomis’ Mineral Pilate Teeth,” having, successfully introduced his improvement i: Various cities, bas now permanently estab- lished himself in Washington. Thus improvement for Seta of Teeth consir' ly in making a set of but one piece of mate: tat indestructible mineral. No metal is their construction, and they are thi free from vanicaction and metalio taste. ‘bere are no nts to become filled with moisture or particles of food, hence they are pure and cican. They are lighter, stronger, less clumsy, far more durable, and natural in their Neem ees iw 1ve Areward © Que Thonsand Dollars toany one who will produce similar work of art to equal mune in purity, beauty. durninity, artistic excellence or any other requisite io bly warranted. work responsibly . enua. BVeuue, between lth and 1th streets, iy 8.6 MAN, D 8. GOODM A NG EON DENTIST, sud MANvUPACTURER oF ARTIFiciaL Text tes > His complete arranrements enabling him te resent the following reasonable prices Entire Upper Sett Forth, on Gold... Do do do on Silver... One or more, on Gold 01 Filling, Extractin, —- &: 1 lte f. Iso, Re pairing at the same reasonable rates, All operation executed in such # manner as nk poe every satisinec tion. Office eorzer 8th street avenne. aps _ Watches, Jewelry, &c. Clocks: CLOCKS !! CLOCKS ! od BRASS CLOCK for 31. Ihave ona re ceived and opened all the now style Clocks, from, $1 up to $25. The trade supplied ins usual) at wholesale prices. Also, Clock Ma terials, such as Cords, Keys, Balls. Hands, Wires, Oils, &e., at the Clock pnd Watch Store of J. ROBINSON, 349, opposite Browns’ hotel. nu 21-2m. ien Large Gilt Waten *OLD AND SILVER WATCHES, JEWEL GOMER PaNcy ARTICLES, I have just received another addition to my larce stock of Gold and Silver WATCHES, of the best makers in Europe, Also, Gold Chains of every style nad price, Jewelry in sets and si gle pieces. I fi ne Poy oe" Sg lated Baske! castors. &c.. ‘ J. ROBINSO Sign Large ( N. B.—WATCH REPAIRING done in the | manner by # skilful Watchmaker, sud warranted au 21-20 —— . EICHLE . WwW = = Ne. 7 SEVENTH STREET, and ul west ede, S- WCRT UR PCHM AIR, hoops ots on dana = noes rtment of WATCH TCHES, JEWELRY, WV ATCHE LRY wR AR Som TINE, Salant VATCHES, GOLD C D Alarge ase eT RICH TRAVELER Y of every decene es which makes my stock at the present time one of gent mined on the ® : have just hn on remises) a very Inrce tof PURI: SILVER WARE, amore which may be found s SOLIDSILVER TEA Kid TLE superior to anything before exhibited in this he weight of which is 125 ounces, capacity 9 ‘““foth citizens and strangers are invited to cn!! nnd examine, H. 0. HOOD, je 33- Se Paave.. near th xtreet NEW JEWELRY AND WATCHE H. O. HOOD has just returned from the North, ILVER WARE, and has ‘bt ons fine lot of Fashiennbi GOLD IEW ERT ey ee ine 5 Pe "he! . BBsur tin of fine GOLD and SILVER WATCHE use. He has aleo on hand a creat variety of SI ARD SILVERWARE of his own owk ted the best quality and will be sold very call and examine goods and prices st No. nafthe Larce Spread bale. AILWAY_ CLASSICS, new and beautiful edi tions. at fifty cents per vo.ume, now ready. Irving's Sketch-Book. > ‘Tales of a Traveller, Salmacundi, or the Whim-whama and Opiai: Launcelot Langstail, Esq., aad others. ‘The shove series, in course of publication. (wh in typographical a ogee J ui sed.) will inctude all the works Was funn irving at jess than hal original publ prices. TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, an le neat 9th street TOW 1s THE TR RR MALT who ons of LIQUORS.—A sl N are the only eupcin the Duaics we stock PORTER and ALE, and always have a supply om band: 8 cive thematrial. Leave y: orders with the drivers, or attheir Union Bottling Depot. No, 57 Green street Georgetown, D.C, jy &