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NToTICE.-Was committed to the jail of WASH
~ ngton county District of Columbia, on the 18th
July, 1S45, negro man, who calls himself John
Smith. He is dark mulatto, about 6 feet high,
and about % or 90 years of age. Had on, when
committed, a striped summer coat and pantaloons,
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 30 miles from Richmond. He
has 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 the law d.
reefs
ROBERT BALL, Jailei
A. HUNTER,
Ann. 7-lawtf Marshal ID.
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BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES, ALEXANDRIA,.

NI RS. MARY l.. ELIASON will open a 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 a
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 teacher in the Albany
Female Academy, and has been for several years
teaching in the family of Mrs Eiason.
Great pains will be taken to teach well the prin-
ciples Of science, the application OF which will
quire digent study the part of the pupil; and in
order to accomplish fully this important object,
teachers Of the highestq 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 III Latin, as 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, DIS steamboats, ply hourly between
Alexandria and Washington city.
The scholastic year will DC 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 ~
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, Alexandra, ID. C.
Rev. DR.. Sparrow, Theological Seminary of Vir-
giniu.
Rev. George A. Smith, Principal of the Fairfax
Institute.
Henry Daingerfeld, 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 Fl. Benton, ST. Louis, Mo-
Thomas ID. MItter, M. D., Philadelphia, Penn.
Hon. Edward Stanly, Washington, North Caro-.
lima.
Gen. Roger Jones, Washington, D. c..
Gen. A. Henderson, do.
Eusiace Conway esq, do.
Grafton Dulany, esq, Baltimore, Md.
Hughes Armistead, esq, Baltimore, Md.
July 2S--3taw3m
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CpEsrERrrELp CO., Va.

CHESTERFIELD CO., va.
U,HoMPSON M. BLoUNT, formerly of Pow
l hatan county, Virginia, has not been heard
from by his friends for about seven years, ny the
death Of his father, there funds in my hands to
be used for his benefit; and am anxious to learn
whether he still lives. Any information concerning
the said Thompson M Blount, directed 70 me at .nt
Coal Mine post office, Chesterfield county, va VIII
be thankfully received. ,n,,,,ur11
Editors Of newspapers generally, and particularly
Mt the South, will do an act Of humanity by giving
the above one or two insertions.
Aug. 2l-lawSw
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
BUREAU OF YARDS AND Dock.

July 81, 1916
The time limited for receiving proposals for work
TO be performed and materials to be delivered the
basyyad MeTphs Is extended En-. a., from the sls
fieIt.
In cases where proposals are made embracing
more than one portion Of the work or Of the mate
rails, lie rhois, rs required by the advertisement
the department reserves the righ: Of dividing and
accepting for such portions, or for the whole, as
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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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

-----' ------- -'----- BUREAU ARDS AND DUCKS,
August llth, l845
TIME time limited for receiving proposals for
Il work to be performed, and materials to be fur
nished at the navy-yard, Memphis, is further ex-
tended to 3 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 utimo, as well as the "Cincinnat
Enquirer and louisville Democrat" will please
copy this notice also.
Aug ltd
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HARDWARE &c

F1AKDW AXE &C
CAMPBELL e. COYLE, sign of the Anvil, OPP
~ poste Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue,
are now receiving by the ship Powhatan, from
Liverpool As packages of assorted hardware consist
ing of the usual variety particularly of carpenters
tools and building materials.
Also on hand a general assortment Of American
hardware
Bar iron, all sizes; steel, zinc, tin-plate
Roofing tin, copper, sheet, pig and bar lead
Lead pipe, rolled brass, cut, wrought, and horse
nails, &C.
All will be sold at small advance for cash, or to
punctual customers.
August 22--3tw3w~ l
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WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.

third ncade,ntc year If thJa stutlOn Will
4 commence on The frat Monday in September.
In order however. to obyiate the difficulty and
IL n ";don, ~, NC corn,,,;nn n new classes and
:, ~ Tho evan,;no,;on and nroner dispos;
Up &c ,;,s af,ar ,he duties Of tho srbool
on =. ns" pup,I, ros,ed Parents are earnestly
..,.a 10 s.na ,be;r sons as eorlv as nossible in
r. Sed;nn ,i,a Gr,, day of Scn,emhcr
.,e we.n IS, ' , ,,;ls dr;na ihs VOL 81
ea,ly ~ hrso G urs vii, sreaS fac;l;,ate IN.
80 a,,.rs,;,ns and ohyia,e much SUBSEQUENT loss
VT ope'"'''''' '''''
70 a. t......a~A- t.,,J.. -.
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CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL

CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL
PHIA.
0,ARPETINGS, floor furniture, silk and carriage
" oil cloths, mattings, and window shades.
House-keepers ''attention!'
100 pieces Brussels apd Wilton carpctings
500 do super three ply imperial and ingram
do
1000 do medium and fine ingram do
500 do yentian 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, Sd to Ga wide
1000 yards floor oil cloths, from l to yards
wide
600 transpa rent oiled window shades, Italian
moonlight and landscape views
1000 New England patent blinds
100 bales alicant mats, assorted sizes
900 do MANILA and jute mats
500 Wilton, Brussels and tufted hearth rugs
S cases embroidered Partisan muslin curtains
do worsted carpet binding
500 dozen brass star-rods
S 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; Is and 30 north Second
street. up stairs five per cent advance for cash OF
city acceptances, with interest added.
J. SIDNEY JONES.
Jan. 28-1y
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DISAPPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC LAND

DOSTPoNEMENT OF PUBLIC LAND
i SALES IN IOWA.--PSblic notice is hereby
given, that the public sales Of lands, ordered by
proclamation of the President of the United States,
dated the ninth day of May, 1845, to be held at the
land Office at Fairfield in the Territory Of Io,oa the
fifteenth day Of September next and on the twentieh
day of October next are declared to be postponed
til, and To commence, the former on the eighteenth
day Of May, 1876, and the latter on the t,cen
day Of june 1886
Given under my hand at the city Of Washington,
this 26th day of August, ammo Domini one thousand
eight hundred and forty-fve.
JAMES X. POLK.
BY the President:
JAMES SHIELDS,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Aug 29-law3w
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EREDERIcK WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS

FREDERICK WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
Il situated six miles east Of Winchester, Va,
and one mile and half from Stephenson's depot,
on the Winchester and Potomac railroad-are now
open for the reception Of company.
This water 10 inferior TO none in the State as il
holds in solution sulphureted hydrogen iodine, and
magnesia, mparting tone to the system, and acting
as powerful alternative, as numerous visiters can
testify having been visited for the last fly years,
ana yhad II not been for It's contracted aecommoda-
lons' mast have been among the first watering
places IN the Union. p0r the last five years, the
improvements have been increased so as 10 accom-
MEDIATE between two and three hundred visitors.
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
visiiers comfortable.
II is easy of access for all the Atlantic cities Per
sons leaving Baltimore IN the morning cars 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 exertion TO merit continuance OF IL, 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 visiters:
Ex.preaident Tyler, Gen. II. Jones, J. C. Rives.
Chief Justice fancy, Mr.. J. N. Bonaparte Rev.
J. A. Collins, Reverdy johnson, Rev. Charles C.
Austin, Baltimore.
Judge Nicholas, Richmond.
Messrs. A. M. Patton, J. J. Chew, Fredercks-
burg.
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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GREATEST WONDER OF THE AGE.
nATENT GALvANIC RING, AND MAG

DATENT GALvANIC RING, AND MAG
NETIC FLUlD.--Thesc wonderful Rings,
and the Gavanic Fluid, have created great sensa-
ton throughout Europe, and are attracting crowds
10 see them. both in New York and Boston. They
cure with astonishing rapidy rheumatism, govt,
tic-doloreux, fits, cramp sick headache, indigestion,
paralysis, stiff joints, general debility, deficiency Of
nervous energy, and all nervous disorders. They
produce all the beneficial results Of the ordinary gal
yanic battery, or electric and magnetic machines,
without the injurious shocks which always accom-
pany their application. The secret of preparing
the Ring was discovered by Professor Harmnnce
Christie, of London, in October last and they have
been recently introduced into this country by DIR. A.
Christie, who warns the American public, from the
beginning, to beware Of spurious limitations. 10
guard against fraud he will appoint but one agency
In each of the cities of the United States.
For sale by the only agent in this city,
o. FISH e. CO.,
Nos. | and 2, Browns hotel
Aug 26-3m
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C,HILDREN's SHOES, CHEAP FOR CASH
u 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 A. street.
July "a
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EDITED BY THOMAS RITCHIE
THOMAS Richie q JOHN P. HESS
pRopRIEroRs AND PUBLISHERS.

TERms.
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- u for less than year. 81 per month
mi weekly paper by the year, in advance oo
for less than year, 80 cts, per
month.
kvs.kly paper by the year with an index) M
for six months -4 l %
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sI Tor less than four to the Weekly for less than
4 : .o1ths will not be received,
!, M, raid within the first six months, the Daily paper
N be So the semrweekly So. and the Weekly 81 80 .
kcsr 49, -. - =. - 49,. ~,
Ing for me time they have received them. bar NOT WITHOUT
hne who subscribe for year and do not at the time OF
orler discontinue nj the end pitt will be con.
ed subscribers until they order the paper to be stopped
Ind pay arrearges'
pRIcEs ron ADyERrisIse
krelye lnrs or less, three insertions ~ 90
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Il = oseer adyer semeuts charged in proportion
lbeal discount made to those who advertise by the
ksar ,r. -. -. =.
anpoftnnty Of paying otherwise, may remit by mail at
.R posfaetpGd The postmasters certificate of such
shall ho sufficient receipt therefor The notes
n ~ Soeeie.pa vi ing bank will be received
Va onfion p Be grsn 10 any order uiess the money,
S,inafsrs certificate that 10 has besn rtmitted acropG.
keS a. , - -, =, -, i i,
|, sk,n out ~ The post Office,
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VIZ ANTED, two boys--one to assist In the seed
wv store, and the other in the greenhouse de-
partment. Liberal wages will be given. Mons
need apply but those who can bring good recon-
mendaiions as to honesty and industry = s'"
JOHN DOUGLAS, 80
Florist and scotsman, opposite the State Depart
ment.
Sept 2-eodlw
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The Croton (.MutuaD Insurance Company

OFFICE NO. 10 WALL STREET, IN THE CITY OF
NEW YORK.
THIS COMPANY insures marine, inland navi
i CATION transportation, and fire risks. BY III
charter the profits to be paid back TO the assured
in proportion to the amount of premiums paid by
them respectively. The rates and terms Of insur
ance will be moderate and liberal, and the assured
subject TO no responsibility
TRUSTEES.
James Harper, Abraham Van Nest,
John B. asaa, William Is. Cozzcns,
J. Leander Starr Charles l.. Vose,
Edward Richardson, Joseph b. Nones,
lanes Phalen. Robert Lane,
John J. Herrick, Samuel Sherwood,
George C. De Kay, Ladock Pratt,
Samuel A. Lawrence, Herman u. LIQUID,
Theodore A. Meyer, James Cook,
William p. Furniss, Elias L. Adrlcb,
John IT. Gilchrist Lawrence Hill,
Lorng Andrews, Thomas Monahan,
Cyrus Chenery, William H. Townsend,
George Whitaker, John Breasted,
Edwin II. Tremain, Leonard Appleby,
George Palen, James Cruikshank,
William Burgoyne, Asa s. Crosby.
Sias NJ. 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,
juno 24-eod3m
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NINE FRENCH CALF BooTs.-The latest
il style Just received, at the cheap cash store OF
w. MANN,
Sign of the large Black Boot, Pennsylvania aV,
two doors west of Al street.
Julv %
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DIENCH BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
\ FOR BOYS, BY HY. BENrALoU MIcHARp

CPENCH BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
H FOR BOYS, BY HY. BENrALoU MIcHARp
OH street, between + and g, west side.--The pc
uliar features of this academy are,
Ist. That II is the only male school in this section
n The country where French is taught practically,
md in which the intercourse between the teacher
pnd pupils is held in the French language.
oil That mathematics--this paramount object OF
modern educaton--are taught, not only as a special
branch. and on the plan established by the masters
III the French school, principally Legendre, Bour-
don, Lacroix, &C., but, moreover. instruction is
|conyeyed through the medium Of the French; dem
|onstrptions in geometry and solutions of problems
Ibeing made in this language-an exercise which, by
itself might be sufficient to enable pupils to speak
Id with ease and accuracy.
course of English studies consists Of English gram
mar, reading Qhe classic authors,) weekly recita.
lions of English poetry, previously copied by the
pupil,) and English composition.
The boarding department is under the care Of Mr..
Joseph Mchard and his lady, in whose family the
French is exclusively spoken--an advantage for the
| Grst time met with in this metropolis.
French textbooks are used in the study Of geog-
raphy, history, arithmetic, and the modern Ian
guages.
To those DESTROYS Of acquiring practical knowl-
edge of the Spanish, peculiar advantages are offered
In this institution, as Mr. Michard is conversant
with this language.
Boarders will attend the church designated by
| their parents or guardians, always accompanied by
/ member of Mr.. M.'s family.
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TEA OH, SPERM CANDLES, &c.

TEA, OIL, SPERM CANDLES, &c.
r HAVE received by the schooner Victory, a gen.
i eral assortment OF new groceries, VIZ;
Prime imperial, gunpowder, young hyson, and
black teas crushed, pulverzed and loaf sugars; su-
garhouse strip molasses rice; FIVE hundred gallons
extra winter solar lamp OIL fall and winter bleacheo
sperm oil, summer pressed sperm candles, &C
All Of which can be sold on the most reasonable
TERMS at the old stand corner Of 9Th and streets
JNO. A. D0NoHOO.
July 16-f
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| A GENCY FOR CLAIMS Al, WASHING
"a TpN.-The Undersigned offers his SERVICES as
On agent for claims upon either of the departments
! Or Congress.
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
Of accounts of disbursing officers, who may find il
nconvcncnt to attend personally, especially those
III The navy His experience and practical knowl
edge will afford many facilities!
EhnVes viii We itioaefa,e, and regulated by the
amount claimed and the extent of service required.
n,iunicauo''s ,c,uJ VIII receive immediate
|a"e"t'oh' CHARLES DE SEEDING,
Room No. IL Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart, u. s. N.
Commodore John Downes, U. 8. ~
Stephen Cumbreleng, esq, New York.
A. 0. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department.
Rev. Septimus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
John g. Rives, esq, Washington, d. c.
John Boyle, esq. g
laides Hobah, opA.,
Charles Q, Handy, esq, purser y. s. Navy.
John DE Bree, esq,
R. X. Waldron, esq,
April eff
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ave" iofk, July i--2aw6m.
TO THE LADIES.
w 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.
Also, one Of the handsomest easortments OF ehu'
dr,n' 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 tried
The best materials employed in our shoes, and al
work sold by US warranted.
w. MANN,
Sign ofhe large black boot, Pennsylvania avenue,
doors east Of Al street.
Aug.
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PROPOSALS for carrying the mails of the Uni
ted States from the 22d day of November,
l645, to the 30th Of June, l847, inclusive, on
the following route in South Carolina, will be
received at the contract Office Of the Post Office De-
parment, in the city of Washington, until o'clock,
p. M of the 9th day of October, l645, Ito be dec-
ded by the LIST day Of November,) in the manner
and time hereinafter specified, viz:
ams's Run, Jacksonborough, Ashapoo Ferry, Blue
House, Colns's Cross Roads, Pocotaligo, Coosaw-
hatchie, and Grahamsville, to Savannah, Georgia,
l24 miles and back, daily, in two horse coaches
from the 18th Of October to the 18th of June, and
sulkies covered wagons during the residue Of the
year.
Leave Charleston daily at 10 a. M, arrive at Sa-
vannah next days by 10 a. m.
Leave Savannah daily at p m, arrive at Charles
ton next days by 2 p. m.
| Proposals for tri-weekly service will be consid-
cred.
Proposals also invited for daily transportation
| in steamboats, between Charleston and Savannah,
with an expedited schedule, to be proposed by the
bidder.
NOTES.
No proposal will be considered unless accompa-
MED by guarantee.
The following is the form of guarantee which
should be fled-the first blank with the of the
guarantor the second with that Of the bidder, and
the third and fourth with the beginning and term-
mating points of the route; and after being dated,
| should be signed by the guarantor, who must be
shown by the written certificate Of postmaster, or
other equally satisfactory testimonial to be man
Of property, and able to make good his guarantee.
This guarantee so certified, should accompany each
| bid
''The undersigned 49, guarantees that 49, il
his bid for carrying the mail from 1900 to -- be
accepted by the Postmastcr-G General, shall en-
ter into an obligation prior to the first day Of Janu-
airy next, with good and sufficient suretes, to per-
form the service proposed.
"Dated 10y ' NJ pFS itt,a 73ite
The following may be used as form for the bid,
,rhere change from the advertisement is contemplated
| by the bidder:
81 Tor we, as the case may bel hereby propose to
carry the mail on No. 1927, from Charleston to
Savannah, agreeably'to advertisement, for$ per
| annum."
For the prohibition of bids resulting from COM
binaon, and the terms and conditions on which
the contract is to be made, the last annual adj
| vertisement. e #Ea
The bid should be sent under SEAL addressed to
the First Assistant p, s'master General, with small
proposals in the State of -," written on the faco
of the letter; and should be despatched in time to
be received by or before the 9th day Of October
next, at o'clock, p. m.
Contracts to be executed before the 1st day of
January next.
C. JOHNSON,
Postmaster General.
Post Office Department, 29th August, 1896
August 29--lawt23Oct.
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MAP OF OREGON; by the Exploring Expe,
Nl dition-price 81 cents. A few copies for sale
by rhhNoh
July 30.
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p. S. Copies of the prospectus, containing full
exposition of the course of instruction and system
of discipline, with numerous testimonials, may be
obtained on application, by letter or otherwise, to
the subscriber.
- EDWIN ARNOLD, A. M, d. G. L.,
Auo o-w6t Principal.