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BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES, ALEXANDRIA.

AIRS. MARY L. ELIASON will open board
WI ing and day school, at her residence on the
corner of Prince and ST. Asaph streets, on Monday.
the 9th of September next, for the instruction of
limited number of young ladies in the several
branches of thorough English and French educa-
ton.
The English department will be conducted by a
lady who was formerly a teacher in the Albany
Female Academy, and has been for several years
teaching in the family Of Mrs Eliason.
Great pains will be taken TO teach well the prin-
ciples of science, the application of which win re-
quire dgent study on the part of the pupil; and in
order to accomplish fully this important object,
teachers of the highest qualifications will be provided
for each department. The French teacher will re-
side in the family, and the pupils will be taught to
speak accurately, as well as to read and write the
French language.
To those young ladies whose parents desire it, a
course Of instruction will be given in Latin, the
foundation Of modern languages.
The government will be parental and conducted
on Christian principles. Alexandra is admirably
located for institution of this kind being retired
and healthy, combining the advantages of town and
country. Members Of Congress who have daughters
TO educate, will find this institution convenient for
that purpose, as steamboats, ply hourly Between
Alexandria and Washington city.
The scholastic year will be divided into two ses-
sions, of twenty-five weeks each, commencing on
the 9th of September, and the 9Th of February.
TERMS.
For board and tuition in English nd French, per
session, payable in advance SIPS
Day scholars in English and Latin 20
Day scholars in French IL
Music and drawing at professors charges, and no
other extra charges will be made.
Each young lady must be provided with silver
cup and fork
As the number of pupils is limited to thirty, it is
requested that application for admission be made
Immediately, either by letter, personally, to Mrs
Eliason, at her residence in Alexandria.
REFERENCES.
Right Rev. William Meade, Wildwood, Va.
Rev. Charles B. Dana Alexandria ID. G..
Rev. Dr. Sparrow, Theological Seminary of Vir-
gnia.
Rev. George A. Smith, Principal Of the Fairfax
Institute.
Henry Daingerfcld, esq.,, do.
Louis A. Cazenove, esq, do.
Hon. J. Mclean, Judge of the Supreme Court
United States, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Chas. M. Thruston, esq, Cumberland, Md.
Hon. Thomas H. Benton, st. Louis, Mo.
Thomas D. Mutter, M. D., Philadelphia, Penn.
Hon. Edward Stanly, Washington, North Caro-
lima.
Gen. Roger Jones, Washington, d. c.
Gen. A. Henderson, do.
Eustace Conway, esq.,, do
Grafton Dulany, esq, Baltimore, Md.
Hughes Armstead, esq, Baltimore, Md.
July 28-3taw3m
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PENNSYLVANIA UNIvERSITY-MEDI
DEPARTMENT..

TIME course of instruction will open Gas hereto
i fore) on the first Monday Of November, and
close on the last day Of February under the follow
ing arrangement:
BENJAMIN w. DUDLEY, M D., professor Of the
principles and practice of surgery.
WIN. H. RICHARDSON, M. d. professor of obset-
RIGS and diseases of women and children.
THOMAS D. MITCHELL, M. D., professor Of ma
terra medica and therapeutics
RoBERr PETER, M. D., professor Of chemistry
and pharmacy
LorAN g. 'WArsoN, M. D., professor Of theory
and practice.
JAMES M. Bush, M. D., professor of special and
surgical anatomy.
LEoNIpAs M. LAWSON, NJ D., professor Of gene
raj and pathological anatomy and physiology.
ErHELBERr l.. DUDLEY, M. D., demonstration of
anatomy.
The ntroductories will be given on Monday,
Tuesday, and Wednesday; and the didactic course
will open on Thursday, November 9th. Professors
fees amount to $l05 payable in all cases in Advance,
in the best money current where the pupils reside.
Naturalization fee, IS. Hospital ticket, with clini-
cal lectures, IS. Graduation fee, S25. Dissectng
ticket, $40.
The needful expenses fliving range between
two and three dollars per week. Gratutous lee
lures Gas usua) in the month Of October. Further
information may be had by addressing letters, post
paid, to THOMAS d. MITCHELL,
Dean of the Faculty.
Aug. S-w6t-LExMGroN, KY, August, 1645.
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ELlXER OF CALISAYA BARK.

HiSpreparation is particularly recommended to
persons of weak habit and to such as reside in
situations, where the nervous system is, in gen.
more or less relaxed The addition of certain in
dienis has so completely disguised the taste OF
Dark, as to render this eficacious remedy, a most
table cordali thus peculiarly adapting il to con-
mat repugnance which most persons expert
after taking for some time bitter potions, as il
pnes the greatest efficacy with highly agree
havor. As apreventive Of the ague il has
lerseded the use of all other remedies, in such
u ,ne county as tits known. Prepared only
y Milhau, No. 1873 Broadway, New York
p 81 per quart bottle
Ole agents for the above, T. w. Dyott & Sons
l32 North ID street, Philadelphia.
b. Each bottle has the written signature of the
proprietor.
j. MlLHAU.
pecial depot at the bookstore of Robert Farm.
corner of Eleventh street and pennsvlvania
nue, Washington city; also for sale by the mosI
RcPol druggists.
une
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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT OF THE
IL col IIMRIAN COL IEGE d C.-In this

PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT OF THE
l. COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, ID. C.-ln this
school, pupils are fitted for admittance to the col
lege classes or for other objects Students who are
unprepared for entering particular class, may here
pursue the requisite studies; while those who are
not designed for profession can select such
branches as will suit their objects in life.
Mr.. Thomas w. Tobey-a gentleman who is
amply qualified, having passed through collegiate
course, and been engaged for several years in the
business Of instruction--will have charge OF the
school. His whole time and energies will be devo-
ted to its interests; and il is hoped 1t will thus be
rendered worthy Of extensive patronage
This school will be under the constant superin-
tendence of the faculty of the college.
CHARGES PER QUARTER.
Reading, writing, and elementary arithmet "a 90
Arithmetic, geography, English grammar, ge-
ography of the heavens, ancient and mod
ern history S 90
Natural philosophy, chemistry, algebra, ge-
ometry, surveying, bookkeeping, and COM
position s 90
Latin and Greek classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have room in the
college building will be charged, for libra
ry, room, bed, and furniture, per quarter 5 90
Table, lights and servant, per week. 2 rs
At a less expensive table, where tea and cof-
fee are excluded, per week SO
instruction will be given in French and German,
without additional expense, to those who study the
languages.
There are three vacations in the school--four
weeks in August, ore at Christmas, and the first
week in May.
The next session will commence on Monday,
September ist
h5-B Bills payable in advance
July 30--eod4w
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WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.

V>HE third academic year of this institution will
Il commence on the first Monday in September.
In order, however, to obviate the difficulty and
delay incident to the formation of new classes, and
especially TO the examination and proper DISPOSE
ton of new pupils, after the duties of the school
have been formally resumed parents are earnestly
requested send their early as possible IN
the week preceding the first day of September. A
daily attendance by the pupils during this week, OF
from two three hours, will greatly facilitate fu-
ture operations, and obviate much subsequent loss
of time .#
The department Of modern languages, lately va
Gated by the removal Of Mr. Girauit, has been IN
trusted to Professor Dovilliers, graduate of the
University of Paris, and teacher, of experience.
This gentleman will also give instruction in drawing
and painting Specimens of his performance, and
of that of some Of his late pupils in these desirable
accomplishments, may be seen at the residence OF
the subscriber, corner Of 18th and streets
Six young gentlemen can be received IN the fam
ily of the principal, Of which Professor Dovilers
will be member, and in which, far as practical
BILE, the French language will be the medium of con-
versationa intercourse.
Parents residing beyond the limits of the city,
either within the District or elsewhere, who
NAV desire for their sons an opportunity OF
ENJOYING in the prosecution of their studies, the sim
sular advantages peculiar to the metropolis for de-
velopng and stimulating the intellectual powers, as
well as for acquiring varied useful information, may
be made acquainted with the character OF the High
School by consulting any of the gentlemen whose
names are appended, and Of whom all Except those
marked with an astersk) either now have, or have
recently had, sons among its pupils.
The terms for boarders will be 1925 for the ac-
ademc year, payable semi-annually, and always in
advance.
This sum will be in full for board, lodging, wash
ing and tuition in all the branches taught in the
school, except the Spanish, Italian, German, and
Hebrew languages.
The terms for day scholars will continue as here
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS.

jury 81, l645.
The time limited for receiving proposals for work
to be performed and materials 70 be delivered at the
navy-yard, Memphis, is extended from the 2lst
August, to o'clock p M Of the 10fh Of September
neEi. fstk8 3
In cases where proposals are made embracing
more than one portion Of the work or of the mate-
rials or the ,ohoe, required by the advertisement
the department reserves the right Of dividing and
accepting for such portions, for the whale, a.
may be deemed best for the public interest.
N. B. Those papers which have copied the above
advertisement, will please copy this notice also.
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and intermediate ages ut proportionate rates; and
the premiums payable sem-annualy or QUARTERLY,
ifpreferred.
Buns and sells annuities-grants endoicmenfs for
ciidren-pakes all contracts in ,ohich life or the in
teresf Of money is inpoiped. :,
The policies of insurance may be made payable
to wife, child, or any other person designated by
the assured. By an act of the State OF Maryland,
IslO. chapter SIG, insurances made by married
women on the lives of their husbands are fully pro-
tec,ed from all claims Of creditors.
The proposals and rates, as well as blank forms
of application, may be obtained at the Office Of the
company, or it's agents.
JOHN |. DONALDSON, President.
RIoHARD B. DoRsEY, Secretary.
JAMES II. CAusrrs, Agent for Washington.
June ally
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
BUREAU or YARps AND DOCKS,

August I1th, l645.
TIME time limited for receiving proposals for
u work to be performed, and materials to be fur
nshed at the navy-yard, Memphis, is further ex-
tended to o'clock, p. M, of the 10th day Of Octo-
Der next. Persons intending to bid and wishing
further information, referred to the engineer, A.
B. Warford, esq, at Memphis
Those papers which have copied the advertise
ment Of the 2lst ultimo, as well as the "Cincinnati
Enquirer" and Louisville Democrat" will please
copy this notice also.
Aug ltd ett
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CHILDREN'S SHOES, CHEAP FOR CASH
~ One of the most complete assortments to be
found in the city, comprising every variety. This
branch will receive particular attention. Prices to
suit the times.
w. MANN,
Sign Of the large Black Boot, Pennsylvania av.,
two doors west of AZ street.
July "a
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FREDERICK WHITE SULPHUR SPRING

FREDERICK WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
l. situated six miles east of Winchester, Va,
and one mile and half from Stephenson's depot,
on the Winchester and Potomac railroad-arc now
open FOR the reception of company.
This water is inferior to none in the State, as II
holds in solution sulphureted hydrogen, iodine, and
magnesa, imparting tone to the system, and acting
as powerful alternative, numerous vslters can
testify, having been visited for the last fifty years,
and, had it not been for its contracted accommodate
tons, must have been among the first watering
places in the Union. For the last FIVE years, the
improvements have been increased SO to accom-
MEDIATE between two and three hundred visiters.
The proprietor has endeavored to put this water
ing place on footing with the most fashionable and
comfortable places of the sort, in plain style and
will use every exertion in his power to make his
visters comfortable.
1t is easy of access for all the Atlantic cities Per-
sons leaving Baltimore in the morning will ar
rive at the depot at O'Clock the same day, where
coach will be in readiness to take them Immediately
to the springs.
The proprietor feels thankful for the encourage
ment he has received from the public, and will use
every exerton to merit continuance of it, by ma
king those comfortable who may give him call.
BRANCH JORDAN, Proprietor.
Persons wishing to visit this watering place are
referred to my former visers:
Ex-President Tyler, Gen. r. Jones, J. G. Rives.
Chief Justice fancy, Mr.. j. N. Bonaparte, Rev.
J. A. Collins, Reverdy Johnson, Rev. Charles G..
Austin, Baltimore.
Judge Nicholas, Richmond.
Messrs. A. M. Patton, J. J. Chew, Fredercks-
Mr. John Cooper, Col. G. B. Cooke, Mr.. -
Southgate, Norfolk, Va.
JOS B. Skinner, Edenton, NJ C.
Hon. VIM. B. Calhoun, Massachusetts,.
Richard w. Barton, Virginia.
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PATENT POCKET TELESCOPE LETTER
BALANCES ALSO large letter balances
The finest finish and quality, suitable for public
r. banks, and contingencies. Just received
VIM. F. BAYLY,
renn' avenue, doors west Of llth street
ugus, l-4td
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WANTED good dining-room servant Non,
Wv need apply unless well recommended.
slave would be preferred. Apply at this office.
July 2l-d
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! be Croton (yuutuaD Insurance Company,

Ne Croton (.HutuaD Insurance Company
OFFICE NO. IL WALL STREET, IN THE CITY OF
NEW YORK.
hNHIS COMPANY insures marine, inland navi-
I CATION, transportation, and fire risks. BY It's
barter the profits are to be paid back to the assured
proportion to the amount of premiums paid by
EN- respectively The rates and terms of insur-
bce will be moderate and liberal, and the assured
object to no responsibility.
TRUSTEES.
hines Harper. Abraham Van Nest,
BIN 3. asala, William B. Cozzens,
| Leander Starr, Charles L. Vose,
Inward Richardson, Joseph b. Nones,
mes Phaen, Robert Lane,
hn j. Herrick Samuel Sherwood,
gorge G. De Kay, Zadock Pratt,
muel A. Lawrence, Herman d. Gould,
heodore A. Never, James Cook,
lillian p. Furniss, Elias L. Aldrich,
hn T. Gilchrist, Lawrence Hill,
ring Andrews, Thomas Monahan,
|rus Chenery, William H. Townsend,
(orge Whitaker, John Breasted,
win II. Tremain, Leonard Appleby,
orge Palen, James Cruikshank,
illiam Burgoyne, Asa S. Crosby.
bs M. Crandall,
SAMUEL. A. LAWRENCE, President
JOSEPH B. JONES, Vice President.
N. CARROLL, Secretary.
TIL. e. A. THOS. SMITH, Agents.
Office F street, near the Treasury Department.
une 24-eod3m
GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
TON.--The undersigned offers his services as
agent for claims upon either of the departments
Congress.
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
accounts of disbursing officers, who may find it
Convenient to attend personally, especially those
the navy. His experience and practical knowl
&c will afford many facilities.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
ount claimed and the extent Of service required.
Pmmunicatons (post paid) will receive immediate
(ention. CHARLES DE SELDING,
Room No. III Todds Building,
Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
commodore Charles Stewart, u. s. N.
2Commodore John Downes, U. s. N
Stephen Cambreeng, esq, New York.
"a. 0. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
apartment.
Rev. septmus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
John G. Rives, esq, Washington, d. c.
John Boyle, esq.,,
lanes Hoban, esq., E"
Charles 0. Handy, esq, Purser U. s. Navy.
John De Bree, esq.,, I"
r R. Waldron, esq,
prl q--tf
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CLEMENT DORSEY.
June l6, l645.
ITO MAIL CONTRACTORS, PosTMAs-

ITO MAIL CONTRACTORS, POSTMAS-
i TIERS, and all other persons having business
with the Post Office Department undersigned
having been for several years employed in the ac-
counting branch of the Post Office Department, is
intimately acquainted with the operations of that
department, and well qualified to attend to any in
terest connected Herewith He offers his services
as agent and attorney to contractors, postmasers,
and all others whose business his experience may
be valuable. All affairs nrusted to him, whether
relating to past, current, contemplated transact
tons with the department, shall be attended to as
promptly and efficiently as could be done by the
parties themselves, il the spot. Bidders for the
southern and western mail-roues, to be declared on
the LIST of October next will find it to their advan-
tage transmit their papers to him for preparation.
They, and all others who may employ him, shall
constantly be advised Of all matters affecting their
interests If collections at any time required to
be made by him. he will remit the proceeds without
delay. Communications must be postpaid.
FlTZHUGH COYLE.
Hon. Elisha Whittesey, Garfield, Ohio, late Aud
itor Of the Post Office Department.
M. St. Clair Clarke, Washington, late Auditor of
the Post Office Department.
John Marion, esq, Chief Clerk of Post Office
Department, Washington.
Hon. VIM Cranch, Chief Justice of U. s. circuit
court, ID. c., Washington.
VIM. w. Seaton, esq, Mayor of Washington.
Aug 8-2aw2m
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|,HALLENGE OF BARLET'TA-an histori-
j cal romance of the times Of the Medci, by
Massimo D'Azaglio; translated from the Italian by
G. Edwards Lester, author Of "Glory and Shame
of England &C. Just received at
Aueo FRANCK TAYLORS.
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And on hand all other kinds manufactured by the
above makers, which will be sold at New York
nrices. July
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TO THE LADIES.
w E have constantly on hand large supply of
w the prettiest and best work in our line of
business to be found in the city, consisting, in
part, of
Fine French morocco Paris ties
Do do kid do do
Do do do slippers
DO do morocco cottage shoe
Do do do walking shoe
Do half, whole, and shoc-gaiters, black and CO.
lored.
Also, one Of the handsomest assortments of chill
dens shoes to be found in any establishment in the
District.
Mr. Charles Mann, an experienced cutter, will take
measures for those who prefer it, at the same price
as store-work. He has now many customers who
think him one Of the best filters they have ever tried
The best materials employed in our shoes, and all
work sold by us warranted.
w. MANN,
Sign ofhe large black boot, Pennsylvania avenue, Q
doors east Of Al street.
Aug
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q EOO CARDS PERRY'S PENS.-W.
A,COO FISCHER, importer of fancy and
staple stationery, has just received via New York,
per ship Victoria direct from those nimitable manu-
facturers, James Perry & Co, $500 cards of their
which will he sold at reduced prices, wholesale and
retail, at Statoners Hail. Sd door east Of 18th street,
PeDnsyyan avenue:
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N0TICE.--Was committed to the Jail Of Wash
ington county, District Of Columbia, on the 18th
July, l645, negro man, who calls himself John
Smith. He is dark mulatto, about feet high,
and about % or 90 years Of age. Had on, when
committed, a striped summer coat and pantaloons,
black fur hat, and has other clothing with him,
principally home made. He says he is slave,
and belongs to Mr.. John Smith, who lives in
Henrico county, between Petersburg and Richmond
Virginia, and about 90 miles from Richmond. He
has scar under the left eye, and on the upper
lip.
The owner or owners of the above described me-
gro man are hereby requested to come forward.
prove him, and take him away, or he viii be sold
for his prison and other expenses as the Law di-
reefs.
ROBERT BALL, Jaile,
A. HUNTER,
Aug. T-lawtf Marshal ID.
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BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
INCORPORATED IN 1890,
No. Is South street.
CHARTER PERPETUAL.
THIS company makes assurances on lives fol
i one or more years. or for life, at the following
rates per annum, per one hundred dollars.
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SUSQUEHANNA STONE, BALTIMORE
BRICKS, AND WASHINGTON LIME.

Aug. 9--1aw4w