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BOARDING. AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES, ALEXANDRIA,.

| a nc MApvT prIAcoN ar
lVt inc and d.v .ch,,o :, Ia r..; a., ooa,u.
CORNER ~ pr;ncs md q, Assnh $780,. - NJ ~ s.o
he All ~ Sentember next fpr ,hs ;n.,r,,.,s',
n,,sd nnr,b.r of vo,,ng laa;ss - ~ n.,' =,
hrarchss or ,horn,sh Ens,.h ana F,sn.. $3.50
,;nn $50 '~'' 'uu'a
The Euoli.b den,r,m.nt will he conduc,.d hv
,.aa - ~. sisn,a.I,, ,.a,b.. - 49, anyy,
Esyy,.,. x.aJa,,v and hssn Co. s..sr.l 49,,
,ss ch;na - ~ G,,,;I.' - NJ Ei;asan ''N'
Crsas ra;n ,w;i ~ ,.Lsn - ssach ..ll N. min.
.,rI.s ~ scan.. H. sn,,cs,;o, ~ vhicb viii :.
on;re diigent andy an ihe mart ~ the pun. and h
order to accorupl,sh 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 pupl, will be taught "a
speak accurately, as well as % read and write The
French laneuase.
To those Young ladies' whose parents desire il. q
course of instruction will be given in Latin as the
foundation of modern languages.
The Government will be parental. and conducted
on Christian PRINCIPLES. Alexandra is admirably
located for nm institution Of This kind being retired
and healthy. combining the advantages Of town and
country. Members Of Congress who have daughters
:, .d,ca,a ,;II Srd ,h;s sns,;,,,;o conv.n;s1, ~,
hat n,,rno.e. a. steomboa,s INV honrlv be,ween
Alexandria and Waah;npton civ
The scholastic wear viii be divided INFO two SEES.
sions. of twentv-two weeks each. commencine on
the 9Th of September. and the Sth Of February
m.n.s
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FREDERICK WHITE SULPHUR SPRING

FREDERICK WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
II situated ak miles east of Winchester, Va,
and one mile and a half from Stephenson's depot,
on the Winchester and Potomac railroad-are now
open for the reception of company.
This water is inferior to none in the State, as il
holds in solution suphureted hydrogen, iodine, and
magnesa, imparting tone 10 the system, and acting
as powerful alternative, as numerous visitors 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 as TO accom-
modae between two and three hundred visitors.
The proprietor has underworld 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 exerton in his power to make his
visitors comfortable.
1t is easy of access for all the Atlantic cities Per-
sons leaving Baltimore in the morning will
rive at the depot at 3 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 a call.
BRANCH JORDAN, Proprietor.
June 9--f
Persons wishing to visit this watering place are
referred to my former visters:
Ex-President Tyler, Gen. R. Jones, ]. G. Rives.
Chief Justice fancy, Mr., J. N. Bonaparte, Rev.
J. A. Collins, Revcrdy Johnson, Rev. Charles c.
Austin, Baltimore.
Judge Nicholas, Richmond.
Messrs. A. M. Patton, J. J. Chew, Fredericks-
Mr.. John Cooper, Col. g. B. Cooke, Mr.. -
Southgate, Norfolk, Va.
Jos. B. Skinner, Edenton, N. c..
Hon. VIM. b. Calhoun, Massachusetts.
Richard w. Barton, Virginia.
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WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.

w OSIlOOl.
THE third academic year of this institution will
! commence on the first Monday in September.
In order, however, to obviate the difficulty and
delay incident the formation of new classes, and
especially to the examination and proper DISPOSE
ton of new pupils, after the duties of the school
requested to send their sons early possible in
the week preceding the first day of September. A
daily attendance by the pupils during this week, of
from two TO three hours, will greatly facilitate flu
ture operations, and obviate much subsequent loss
Of time.
The department Of modern languages, lately va
Gated by the removal of Mr. Girault has been in
trusted to Professor Dovilliers, graduate of the
University of Paris, and a teacher Of experience.
This gentleman will also give instruction in drawing
and painting. Specimens of his performances, 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 Doviers
will be member, and in which, as far as practical
bic, the French language will be the medium of con-
versational intercourse.
either within the District or elsewhere, who
may desire for their sons an opportunity OF
enjoying, in the prosecution Of their studies, the sim
gular advantages peculiar to the metropolis for de-
veoping and stimulating the intellectual powers, AZ
well 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 asterisk) either now have, or have
recently had, sons among its pupils
The terms for boarders will he 1925 for the ac-
ademic year, payable sem-annually, and always in
advance.
This sum viii 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.
NOIICE.
OFFicE or THE Cues. e. ONO CANAL Co.,
Frederick, August l6. 16l5.


Frederick, August l6, l645.
INSTRUMENTS Of guarantee, with ample 20
i curity, assuring to the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company an aggregate transportation ON the
entire canal of not less than one hundred and nine-
ty-fve thousand tons of tonnage IDcr year, on
average Of years for five years, dating from the end
Of six months after the canal shall be completed
Cumberland, and the navigation opened to that
point, having been executed and delivered TO the
company, and approved by the governor Of Mary
land and State agents, the board Of president and
directors of said company are now authorized to
borrow money on the bonds of the company, which
made preferred :and absolute liens on the entire
nett revenues of said company, to pay for the COM
contract or contracts, for the completion of said
work. and to pay for the came directly in said
bonds
The board of president and directors of said COM
pany are, therefore, now prepared to receive and
act upon proposals. either for the negotiation of said
loan, or for the completion of the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal TO Cumberland, for the bonds of tho
company as preferred liens the nett revenues Of
the company, as aforesaid. As stated in their re-
port of the 29th April, however no contract will be
entered into for the completion of the work, for
bonds, unless the parties proposing demonstrate,
TO the satisfaction ofthe board that they have ample
means and resources, or have made such arrange
ments as TO leave no doubt of their ability to fnish
the work within the time prescribed, which must
not exceed two years from the commencement Of
the work.
More particular information may be had by APP
plication at the Office of the company in Frederick
THOMAS TURNER,
Clerk Ches. g. Ohio Canal Co.
Aug. 22--3taw2w.
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YALE COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL.

HNHIS department is under the direction Of the
J. Hon. David Daggett, LID, late chief JUS
tice of the supreme court Of Connecticut, and pro-
lessor of law; and the Hon. Samuel J. Hitchcock,
LID, instructor in the science and practice Of
law; and Isaac H. Townsend, esq, attorney and
counsellor at law.
There are two courses Of instruction and study in
the school-one called the professional course, and
the other called the general course. The object Of
the professional course is to give thorough legal
education to those gentlemen who propose TO enter
the profession Of law. The design Of the general
course is, more particularly, to communicate appro
PIRATE information to those who wish to attend to ju
risprudence as branch Of liberal knowledge. A
course, with special reference to mercantile lGU, is
introduced as often as any class requests it.
The terms of the professional course for tuition,
with constant use of textbooks, and ordinary use
of the library, are as follows, payable in advance,
unless for satisfactory For the whole
of two years, one hundred and fifty dollars For
one year, eighty dollars. For less than one year,
ten dollars month"; For more than one year, and
less than years, dollars month after the
first year.
The terms of the general course are twenty dol
lars for the whole course for those who attend that
course only, payable in advance and five dollars a
month for any less time The professional students
will have the privilege Of attending the general
course, and also any additional course, at pleasure,
without extra charge.
The professional course commences on the first day
of October and the classes for the general course form
on the third Monday Of October, annually. Students
advised to join at those times if convenient; but
they are permitted to join at any other times.
For further information, reference can be had to
the catalogue of Yale college, the circular of this
department. copy of the circular will be for
warded to any person who may request i by letter,
postage paid addressed to either Of the instructors
New HAVEN, August LIST, 1S45.
Aug 4--lawQn
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NIOTICE.-Was committed to the jail Of WASH
In ington county, District Of Columbia on the 18th
July, lS45, negro man, who calls himself John
Smith He is a dark mulatto, about feet high,
and about % or % years Of age. Had on, when
committed, striped summer coat and pantaoons,
a black fur hat, and has other clothing with him,
principally home made. He says he is slave,
and belongs to a 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 one on the upper
lip.
The owner or owners of the above described ne
gro man are hereby requested TO come forward,
prove him, and take him away, or he will be sold
for his prison and other expenses, as thelaw d.
reefs.
ROBERT BALL, Jailei
A. HUNTER,
Aug. 7--lawtf Marshal D.
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Clerk Ches. g. Ohio Canal Co.

ECLECTIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE, Civ
T. cMHAri, OHIo.--The Fall and Winter Course
Of Lectures commences in this institution on the
first Monday in November, and continues four
months; which is Immediately followed by the
Spring and Summer Course, which also continues
four months.
The arrangements for the session are as follows:
B. L. Hill, M D., on Anatomy. ......... SO 90
JAS. III. OLIVER, M. D., on Chemistry and
Pharmacy. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10 90
L. E. JONES, M. D., on Botany, Therapeu-
tics, and Materia Medica .............. 10 90
H. Cox, M. D., Surgery and Medical Juris-
prudence. ................... 10 90
A. H. BALDRIpoE, M, D., on Obstetrics and
Diseases Of Women and Children. ....... 10 90
T. v. MoRRow, M. D., Physiology, Pa
thology, and Theory and Practice of Med
lclno ~ w
Naturalization fee, three dollars. Payments for
tickets in advance.
This institute was chartered by the last legisla-
ture of Ohio, and is under the control Of board of
trustees. The course of instruction will embrace
everything of any value taught in both the old reg
lar colleges and the reformed or botanical school Of
medicine. Candidates for graduation will be ex-
pected to comply with the usual acquisitions.
Boarding can be had at two dollars per week. Per
sons wishing futher information will address let
ter (post paid) to the undersigned on Sixth street,
between Vine and Walnut. Lecture rooms at
Fourth Street Hall.
T.. ". MORROW, M. D.,
Dean of the Faculty
Aug. 2l-4t
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and intermediate ages nj proportionate rates; ana
the premiums payable sem-annually or QUARTERLY
if preferred.
Buus and sells annuities--grants endormenfs for
children all contracts In tchich life or The in
ieresf 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,
1870, chapter 3i2, assurances made by married
women on the lives Of their husbands fully pro-
tcctcd 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 its agents,
RIcHARp B. DoRsEr, Secretary.
JAMES III, CAusrEs, Agent for Washington.
June 2-d1y
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TERMS HENCEFoRwARD.

Single copy. 80 90 Eight COPIES. $50 90
-Four copies, 49,. ii 90 Thirteen copies,. 30 90
II will thus be seen, that when thirteen copies are
ordered at once the price is brought down TO about
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These rates afford high inducements to agents
and others to interest themselves TO procure sub
scribers.
The cash system and paym,ni in advance must be
uncompromisingy adhered to. The past relaxa-
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one be dispeased on experiencing its application,
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this rule the vital necessity Of which, at the pres
ent reduced rates, mus, be obvious TO all.
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the undersigned. Those relating TO the settlement
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''' 'e' i'll. oSULLIvAN,
july, IS45 I36 Nassau street, New York.
Last likeness of General Jackson.
The admirable Dsguerreotype of General jack
son, taken by Anthony, Edwards, * Co., a few
weeks before his death, has been purchased Tor the
use Of the Democratic Review. II is IN the hands
Of the artist, and will he engraved in the finest
style Of mezzoint Of extra size. II is most beau
tful and interesting work. declared by Mr. Van Blu.
and others to give perfect idea Of the good
and great old than any other likeness; and
ought TO be possessed and framed by every friend
who loves or reveres his memory. Those who
subscribe early, will receive il as one Of the regular
series Of portraits.
To the democratic press.
Our friends Of the democratic press requested
to interest themselves in aiding to carry the work
safely and successfully through the crisis Of this
great reduction Of price. Every editor inserting this
prospectus, with an editorial notice, (and sending
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view for year.
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VIZ AvERLEY NOVELS, cheap series, pub
w lished in octave volumes, at the rate of six
novels for so cents, or 8 cents for each novel.
Volume second, containing "Heart of Mid Lo-
THAN y bride Of Lammermoor,n "Legend Of Mon
trose,p sIvanhoe," "The Monastery" and "The
Abbott, y is this day received.
June II r. TAYLOR.
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CtHILDREN'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 Al street.
July "a
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
BUREAU or YARDS AND Docks

:
August l1th, lS45.
TIME time limited for receiving proposals for
i 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 10 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 "Cincnnat
Enquirer" and Louisville Democrat" will please
copy this notice also.
Aug ltd
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. !
BUREAU OF YARDS AND Docks,

JuLY 81, lS45.
The time limited for receiving proposals for work
to be performed, and materials to be delivered at the
navy-yard, Memphis, is extended from the 2lst
August to o'clock p. m. of the 10Th Of September
nert Hs
In cases where proposals are made embracing
more than one portion Of the work or of the mate
rails, the whoie, required by the advertisement
the department reserves the right Of dividing and
accepting for such portions, or for the whole, as
may be deemed best for the public interest.
advertisement, will please copy this notice also
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VITANTED-a good dining.room servant None
w nccd apply unless well recommended A
slave would be preferred Apply at this Office.
July 2l--tf
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MAP OF OREGON; by the Exploring Expe-
w dition--price 81 cents. A few copies for sale
FRANCK TAYLOR.
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ITO MAIL CONTRACTORS, POSTMAS-
i TIERS, and all other persons having business
with the Post Office Department-The 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
agent and attorney to contractors, postmasters,
and all others to whose business his experience may
be valuable. All affairs intrusted to him, whether
relating to past, current, contemplated transac
tons with the department, shall be attended to as
promptly and efficiently as could be done by the
parties themselves, if the spot Bidders for the
southern and western mailroutes, to be declared
the LIST Of October next will find il to their adyan-
tage TO 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. Of collections are any time required
81 made w him, he will remit the proceeds without
delay. eaepunications must be postpaid.
FlTZH0GH COYLE.
Hon. Elisha Whittlesey, Garfield, Ohio, late Aud
itor of the Post Office Department.
M. St. Clair Clarke, Washington, late Auditor of
the Post Office Department.
NJ 16hn Marion, esq, Chief Clerk of Post Office
Department, Washington.
Hon VIM Cranch, Chief Justice of U. 8. circuit
court, d. c., Washington.
VIM. w. Seaton, esq, Mayor of Washington.
Aug 6--2aw2m
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CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL
s3f - PHIA.

CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL
PHIA.
HtARPETINGS, floor furniture, silk and carriage
~ oil cloths, mattings, and window shades.
House-keepers "attention!n
100 pieces Brussels and Wilton carpetings
500 do super three ply imperial and ingram
~ do
1000 do medium and fine ingram do
500 do venjtian and damask, assorted widths
500 do hemp, cotton and rag carpets
500 do Nankin, Canton and Spanish mating
100 do druggets and woollen floor cloths
100 do furniture oil cloths, "a to "a wide
1000 yards floor oil cloths, from to yards
wide
900 transpa rent oiled window shades, Italian
moonlight and landscape views
1000 New England patent blinds
100 bales acant mats, assorted sizes
200 do MANILA and jute mats
500 Wilton, Brussels and tufed hearth rugs
S cases embroidered Partisan muslin curtains
do worsted carpet binding
500 dozen brass star-rods
5 cases embroidered cloth and worsted piano
and table covers
This mammoth stock, laid in for cash, comprising
every variety of pattern, will be sold wholesale and
retail, at the warehouses, 10 and 20 north Second
street, up stairs at FIVE per advance for cash
city acceptances, with interest added.
J.SIDNEY JONES.
Jan. 28--1y
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b1e Croton (.MutuaD Insurance Company,
OFFICE NO. IS WALL STREET, IN THE CITY OF

bAe Groion Mutual Insurance Company,
OFFICE NO. IL WALL STREET, IN THE CITY OF
NEW YORK.
T,Hls COMPANY insures marine, inland navi-
L CATION, transportation, and fire risks, BY its
charter the profits are to be paid back to the assured
b proportion to the amount Of premiums paid by
hem respectively. The rates and terms of insur-
nce will be moderate and liberal, and the assured
Subject to no responsibility.
TRUSTEES.
James Harper, Abraham Van Nest,
John B. asala, William B. Cozzens,
Leander Starr, Charles L. Vose,
Edward Richardson, Joseph B. Noncs,
James Phalen, Robert Lane,
John ]. Herrick, Samuel Sherwood,
George C. De Kay, Zadock Pratt,
Samuel A. Lawrence, Herman d. Gould,
Theodore A. Meyer, james Cook,
William P. Furniss, Elias T. Aldrich,
ohm I. Gilchrist, Lawrence Hill,
.oring Andrews, Thomas Monahan,
Cyrus Chenery, William Fl. Townsend,
George Whitaker, John Breasted,
Edwin R. Tremain, Leonard Appleby,
George Palen, James Cruikshank,
William Burgoyne, Asa 8. Crosby.
Silas NJ. Crandall
SAMUEL A. LAWRENCE, President.
JOSEPH B. JONES, Vice President.
~ CARROLL, Secretary.
TIL. g. A. THOS. SMITH, Agents.
Office street, near the Treasury Department.
June 24-eod3m
A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
III TON.-The undersigned offers his services as
hn agent for claims upon either of the departments
or Congress.
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
of accounts of dsbursing officers, who may find il
Pnconvenient to attend personally, especially those
of the navy. His experience and practical knowl
edge will afford many facilities.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
amount claimed and the extent of service required
Communications (post paid) will receive immediate
attention. CHARLES DE SELDING,
Room Nc. IL Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart, u. S. N.
Commodore John Downes, U. 8. N.
Stephen Cambreleng, esq, New York.
A. 0. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department
Rev. Septimus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
John G. Rives, esq, Washington, D. G.
John Boyle, esq.,,
James Hoban, ESQ.,,
Charles Q; Handy, esq, Purser U. s. Navy.
John De Bree, esq,
R, R. Waldron, esq,
April 9-tf
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'" 10TH, July I--2aw6m.
TO THE LADIES.
w have constantly on hand large supply Of
w The pre,test and best work in our line of
part, Of
rIne French morocco Paris ties
10 do kid do do
10 10 DO do slippers
10 do morocco cotiage shoe
70 do do walking shoe
10 hai, whole, and shoe-gaiters, black and CO.
ALSO, one Of the handsomest assortments Of chill
District. " ''
r Charles Mann, an experienced cutter, viii take
measures Tor those who prefer il, at the price
IL s'ore,work. He has now many customers who
S MN one Of the best filters they have tried
ne pest materials employed In our shoes, and all
work sold by us warranted.
o. w. MANN,
sgn ofthe large black boot, Pennsylvania avenue,
uOora east Of Al street.
Aug Q