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WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.

THE third academic year Of this institution will
commence on the first Monday in September.
In order, however, to obyiate the difficulty and
delay incident to the formation of news 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 to send their 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 obvate 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, q 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 oil
the subscriber, corner of 18th and | streets.
Six young gentlemen can be received in the fam
y of the principal, of which Professor Dovilliers
will be member, and in which, far as practical
BILE, the French language will be the medium Of con-
versatonal intercourse. #
Parents residing beyond the limits of the city,
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-
velopng and stimulating the intellectual powers, ms
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 asterisk) either now have, or have
recently had, sons among its pupils.
The terms for boarders will he 1925 for the &C
ademic year, payable semi-annuay, 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.
fofnre X
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ITO MAIL CONTRACTORS, POSTMAS-
Il 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 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 on the spot Bidders for the
southern and western ma-routes, to be declared on
the LIST of October next will find il to their advaD-
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
be made by him, he will remit the proceeds without
delay. Communications must be postpaid.
q 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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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 dark mulatto, about 6 feet high,
and about % or % years of age Had on, when
committed, 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,
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 the law di-
reefs.
ROBERT BALL, Jailei
A. HUNTER,
Aug. 7--1awtf Marshal d.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS,
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 o'clock p, M, Of the 10th day Of Octo-
Der next Persons intending to bid, and wishing
further information are referred the engineer A.
B. Warford, esq, at Memphis.
Those papers which have copied the advertise
ment Of the 2lst utimo, as well the "Cincinnati
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, 1916.
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.
more than one portion Of the work or Of the mate
rails or the ,ohole, 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.
N. b. Those papers which have copied the above
advertisement, will please copy this notice also.
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CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL
pJIA

CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL
PHIA.
HtARPETINGS, floor furniture, silk and carriage
" oil cloths, mattngs, and window shades.
House-keepers 'attention!"
100 pieces Brussels and Wilton carpetings
500 do super three ply imperial and ingram
do
1000 do medium and fine ingram do
500 do venjtan 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 Ga wide
5000 yards floor oil cloths, from ] to 8 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 tufted hearth rugs
5 cases embroidered Partisan muslin curtains
9 do worsted carpet binding
500 dozen brass stair-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, Is and 90 north Second
street. up stairs, at five per cent advanesfor cash
city acceptances, with interest added.
JsIDNEY JONES.
Jan. 2s-ly
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
n TON.-The undersigned offers his services as
an 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
inconvenient 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 No. ii Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENcEs.
Commodore Charles Stewart, U. 8. N.
Commodore John Downes, U. s. N
Stephen Cambreleng, esq, New York.
A. Q. 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 Char 6 9; Handy, esq, Purser y. 8. Navy.
R, R. Waldron, esq,
April 9-tf
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CHILDREN'S SHOES, CHEAP FOR CASH
~ One of the most complete assortmenis to be
found in the city, comprising every variety. Ihis
branch will receive particular attention Prices 70
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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WI 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, "Bride Of Lammermoor, :" Legend Of Mon
trose,n "Ivanhoe," "The Monastery" and 'eThe
Abbott, !" is this day received
June IL X, TAYLOR.
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DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.
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TINE price Of the DEMocRArIc REVIEW has
i heretofore been too high-not for its size cost,
and character but for the means of tens of thou
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and among whom it is highly desirable that il
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ly with the great reduction in the expense Of the
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This very large reduction in the receipts (accom-
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out increase Of price, when the anticipated success
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VIZ ANTED-a good dining-room servant. Non
w need apply unless well recommended.
slave would be preferred. AMY at this Office.
July 2l-n
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p. s. Copies of the prospectus, containing full
exposition Of the course of instruction and system
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TRUSTEES.

SAMUEL A. LAWRENCE, President.
JOSEPH B. JONES, Vice President.
N. CARROLL, Secretary.
TIL. & A. TTIOS. SMITH, Agents.
Office street, near the Treasury Department
June 24--eod3m
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ENGLIsH, CLASSICAL, AND MATHE-
and 9th s,reets-The exercises Of this academy will
be resumed on Monday next, August 18th. In this
school pupils may be prepared for college, or, if il
be not their intention TO pursue collegiate course,
may select those studies which will suit their objects
in life.
Charges per quarter.
raphy, and English grammar IS 90
Ancient and modern history, ancient geogra-
ply, and astronomy D w
Natural philosophy, chemistry, botany, alge-
bra, geometry, bookkeeping, and compo-
Latin and Greek classics 10 90
JAMES W.. H LovEJoY.
Aug R-st.. s'
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Aug. s--w6t-LExMcroN KY, August, ls45.
The New York herald., 1845-04-13

within themselves, if they only put thef shoulders
to the wheel; and il is gratifying TO know notwith-
stan ding their past extravaganza, they likely
keep right side up for the future.
We have branch of the State Bank here, ard
also the Commercial Bank, which are fully sufii-
on your city has generally been from par to per
cent premium during the season. Groceries and
dry goods command fair prices, but there is alway
aigo0d supply. Cotton, extremes, a 81, and tole.
Charleston-irsight rs cents per bale.
Talking of railroads, the charges for passengers
are enormous. You leave hero at A. M,
and reach Charleston at 4 P. M, distance OF
one hundred and twenty miles, for which you
paw Sc so, nearly dollar an hour
You are, OF course, aware that Columbia is the
residence of Col. w. G. Preston, Wade Hampton,
and other "bg bugs The Governor, Mr.. Aiken,
lives in Charleston. ! may before proceeding en-
route, give you descriptions of the State House,
Lunatic Asylum, Arsenal, &c.
Your old amigo, JNo. JoNRs,
of the War Office
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MONEY MARKET.

SatuEuays april 1A-0 r. M
This has been very blue day in Wall street. Stocks
are all down. stonington fell eF per cent Norwich
and Worcester Erie Railroad vicksburg, Read.
ing Railroad, /; Farmers Loan, t; Illinois, Morris
Canal. ! Long Island, II; Canton, II; Mshawk, j;
Ohio 6s, I Harlem closed at yesterdays prices
Tie Savannah Savings Iastitu.ion has declared divI
deni Of per cent per
The Merchant Insurance and Trust Co Of Nashville
have declared semiannn dividend ef per cent paya.
BILE to shareholders nier the lst inst
The bill relative - tee New York end Erie Rllroad,
passed the committee OF the whole in the Ssuate Of Penn
syvana yesterday. motion to reed second time
lost ii to ~ The bill lies the table tor present
The business OF the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
during the week ending April le45 compared with the
corresponding week in lsla, was M annexed =
A REAprSo BAILRoAp
For the Week ending .4pril5.
pss,enge and feisht. s7ia5 81 s.si3s sassS IS
Coal Ton age. tons. $3.50 90 i2,N6 90 Ills 90
Th' shows increase of nearly hundred per cent
in the receipts and more than one hundred per in
tho amount OF coal transported.
meeting oi boamsn hes hcen held in Buff TO- relative
to the rice OF passage and freight for the several lines
the Erie canal and the sans rcs adopted those
cIudod upon at Syracuse and Rochester, IA
mile and board and cent per mile without pssrd 10
cents per 100 ns for 100 milc, and all freight over 100
mi ~ and under 200, 20 cents.
Forwards Ia Albany, at tae opening ci navigation
Will we uodsrsand be prepared to transport freight
the Hu ison river at the following rates. viz Flour
cents per Dbl; provisions Is cents per bl; all olher
rolling freight cents 100 lbs wool 10 cents and other
freight at proportionabe rates.
The imports AMI exports OF st. Joseph Michigan for
1874, were AZ FLOWS -
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state Legislature.

The LATE Disaster ON rHE HUDSON r--Mr. H.s,ov
called LOT the consideration OF the resolution asking
Mr. sHEanAr said he would be glad to have this a.r
uiiy All this he desired but he thought
hat ne Legislature or its committee was not the proper
ribunathe Coroner hal full pow err and ns his mot
solemn DUTY to exercise that power
rsai nsLow a defended the purpo Of his resolution and
tna no investigation would bs made unless made
~ tne Legsatureand the public voice demanded that
this 1d aair should be- in ali its and
Mr. FoLsoh thought we had precedent for the invsst.
g3nLSucn course was taken in Congress and in the
English Parliament. He wanted the nvestigaeu not 10
punish the officers, but to provide 0ainst future evil
as nss wss IN favor Of the investigation He alluded
sst;D suT passed on board the Rochester at
meeune over winch he had presided. That meeting,
ne had then understood was called ostensblv for the
saved the Express and Rochester for their efficient ex
Hudson and Athens for their Kindness After the meeting
naa convened Tor thus purpose resolution was urged
excupang the captain and officers and especially pras
ing capt squirss for his cooness intrpidiy and self
,Ss 10 ns ,ar But he Mr HARDY only joined
IA .n's Issouuon and signed the proceedings because il
was urged that the captain was not for the
Of the pilot He (Mr H did not see the
one sad mere was negligence and gross negligence an
ne ,nougnt there was negligence The night was dark
ana somy-to that he could bear witness but he new
INTENDED y the resolutions of the meeting over which he
pre:dsd to exculpate from the charge Of neelieence
Me- a. sr' 20 n,mss to make this explanation
luton a. directs the COMMITTEES TO send for and
paper Could the committee if they had the power and
uyI Yes, yes was heard from many parts of the
scnael or could they punish them for not tesyipg
(The same response was heardl
Mr. HIGHT offered substitute, directing the commit
tee On and navigation, in view Of the disaster
% ;ne swallow. to report whether any further le-
Is necessary to protect life and property its
Mr. hAnD urged aurher reason for his having Join.
co IN the resolutions the Rochester that the feeling
was 70 strong for their delivsrance from peril
that they promptly offered that tribute to the generous
hearted men Of Express and the Rochester who were
soon at their sde There also around him
appreciation Of the Captain and dd moi al
Of the the disaster.
The question was taken ON Mr.. Wrights substitute
and It was lost. a. follows Ayes 8; Noes 49,
Mr BEExMAN was favor Of the original resolution
The occurrence demanded just such an alton as
committee Of the Senate fully clothed with power cou
make How the boat could have been run upon the roc
question, hecoud not from his knowledge Of the river
The question coming on Mr. Bartlit's motion to strike
ne send Tor persons and papers, and that
lost a. follows:-Ayes s; Noes le.
And the orgiaal resolution was adopted.
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Thousands subsequently Aocked to Mr.. TsyloiS spar
mentsthe excellent and attentive keeper st the City
Hail thinking the prisoner inside; but left dissp
Mr Grshsm and his associate Mr. De Witt, have Dti-
sne'r intention to bring the to the Court OF