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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

TUESDAY, Feb. 3.
Mr.. Yerby's resolution for the appropriation of
100000 for the support of Primary Schools,
came up as the order Of the day.
Mr.. VERIFY said the importance OF Education
the great interest felt that subject, and the me-
cessity OF doing something for the cause of Edit
caton was his inducement TO say something in
support OF that cause-his object in supporting the
proposition contained in this resolution was to bet.
ter the condition of thousands, who were laboring
under greatdisadvantages. He would frs, look i'm,
to the condition Of the Treasury in connection
with this subject. He showed by reference 10
the report of the Auditor, that the sum of Sl9l,-
600 will be in the Treasury on the LIST Oct. 40
AT the present rate Of taxation, there will be on
the LIST Oct. AZ, the sum Of SS3lO, 900 taking
out the sum of $4,000 for making the South.
western Road, there will remain $685., OOO TAX.
ing from the Treasury the sum of ST., OGO for the
construction of the Southwest Road, there will
remain on the LIST of October, '46, SlI6OOO.
showing that there will then be no deficit i'm the
Treasury.
HE would now enquire into the condition of
the Literary Fund. BY reference to the Second
Auditors Report, he showed That the average an
nual income OF the Literary Fund was 800, 900;
OF that amount only $4,000 was Appropriated TO
the support of Primary Schools.
AS TO the sufiiciency of that fund for the pur-
pose OF PRIMARY instruction, by reference TO Sta
nstics. he showed that in Virginia, there were
some $4,000 INDECENT children, only 81 900 of
"hoh AcOCNCu any ueHeHI from the school fund,
and that very limited benefit; showinp that
the sum OF $4,000 was wholly insufficient 10
educate 81 900 children, and that the additional
proposed appropriation of 500, 600 making in
all $4,000 would not be by any means loo
iorge sum for the purpose of Education He
read various reports from school Commissioners
complaining of the total inadequacy OF the School
quota to the accomplishment of its purpose.
He called the attention of the House TO the
minority report OF the Committee 10 whom the
subject was referred, showing the practcabiliy
OF the Primary School System in The Northern
States.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4.
Mr.. Baldwin offered the following resolution
which was adopted That the Committee on FL
nance enquire into the expediency of excepting
from taxation the properly held by the Lunatic
Asylums Of this Commonwealth, and by the In
stitution for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind.
THURSDAY, Feb. 5.
In the Senate, to-day, the bill authorizing the
Banks TO issue small noes was taken up and
made the order of the day for Monday next. The
bill incorporating the Virginia Medical Eclectic
Institute was passed.
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rs II A U 81 IN % Me-
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY ls, 1886.

~ We are authorized to announce Ex.Cov.
JAMES M'DowELL, as candidate to represent the
district composed of the counties of Shenandoah,
Rockingham, Augusta, Hardy, pendleton and
kockbridge, in the Congress of the United States,
for the unexpired term of the Hon. VIM. TAYLOR,
deceased.
u We are authorized to announce JosEpm II
SAMuELs, esq.,, as candidate to represent the
district composed Of the counties of Shenandoah.
Rockingham, Augusta, Hardy, Pendleton and
kockbridge, in the Congress ofthe United States.
'or The unexpired term of the Hon. VIM. TAYLOR.
deceased.
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XlRGINIA

We mentioned briefly yesterday the fact of the
indefinite postponement, in the Virginia House
Of Delegates, of the Bill to incorporate the Poto-
mac and Ohio Rail Road Company-a measure
by which the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road
might have been extended to the Ohio River.
The Richmond Enquirer, speaking of the action
of the House on this subject :--BaK. inner.
We cannot conceal our regrets at the defeat of
this measure, which we looked upon as demand
ed by strict justice. We cannot doubt, however,
that The majority voted conscientiously, under a
conviction that The passage of the bill would be
unjust to Wheeling and would seriously affect the
central and other improvements of Virginia. The
friends OF the BILL nevertheless, made very fair
and liberia! offers to its opponents. They agreed
to provide in the BILL that brtnch Of the Rail road
should be made to Wheeling, with her subscrip-
ton, of 81 100000 dollars, and with an addition
al appropriation from the CompaDy-and this to
be completed before the other provisions Of the
bill were to 60 into effect. They further offered
10 protect the State works in the Northwest (he
Staunion and Parkersburg road, &c.,) by requir-
ing that the Company should, for ten years, guar
antee per cent. interest upon these works. All
compromises, however, were rejected--aDd, by a
vote which surprised all, the whole subject was
indefinitely postponed.
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
THURSDAY, Feb. S.

STANTON AND SCOTTSVILLE ROAD.
MIR. Stroller moved reconsideration Of the
vote rejecting the bill ''to increase the capital
stock OF the Stanton and James River Turnpike
Company for the purpose of Matchmaking their
road.''
Mr.. Strother said that this was one Of the
schemes which, according to the statements of
gentlemen, were expected to produce great deal
OF good to the State. AS the Southwestern Road
bill had been reconsidered, this, its twin brother,
should have the same opportunity.
MIR. Southali was thankful for the motion of
his friend. He stated that the friends of the bill
were willing that the vote on its reconsideration
should be taken without solitary word Of de-
bate and, If the House decided TO reconsider
the same course should be taken its passage.
The House resolved 10 reconsider.
MIR. Garneit moved to lay the bill on the Ia
BILE. Lost.
The question on the passage Of the bill was
decided in the negative by the following vote
Ayes SO, noes 81.
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spon1cncc of the Baltimore American.

The Baltimore cars which reached the city at
half past eleven o'clock this morning, brough,
information Of duel which took place this morn
ing between Thos. T. Jones and Dr.. David John
son, both Of Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Johnson was the challenged party. lie was the
family physician Of Mr.. Jones and was charged
with improper intimacy, as is said, with the fam
lily Of his antagonist, and for this the challenge
was sent. Johnson was killed at once by the
first fire Of Jones, and it is said also, that he re-
served his own fire and protested his innocence
10 the last Of the crime with which he was char
ged. Some Of the parties were arrested immedi-
ately after tho duel took place. Both Of the prn-
cipals were men of high character at home, and
were well known 10 many persons here.
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THE OCEAN STEAMERS.

The Great Western will commence her trips
across the Atlantic on the ] 1th of April
The Great Britain will take her first departure
for the season from Liverpool on the 9Th OF Nav.
The Massachusetts (sieam-propeller) was adj
veriised a, Liverpool to sail for New York, 18Th
instant. She will therefore bring eleven DAYS
later intelligence from Europe.
The Cambria will be the next mail steamer
from Europe. She was 10 leave Liverpool next
Wednesday.
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COME TO IT AT LAST.

The House of Representatives Of ;he Alabama
Legislature have passed bill authorising the
Governor to receive from the general government
the disirbutive share Of the proceeds of the pub
lie lands heretofore allotted to that State.
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a rumor was very current yesterday (the 3D.
in the Rotnpda and in the streets, that negotia-
ton has been resumed, and is at this time going
on in this city between the Secretary Of State
and the Minister Of Great Britain.-Naf. Int,
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letter from Texas, published in The WASH
ington Union, expressed the belief that Gen.
Houston will be elected from that State to the
Us. Senate, and that President Jones will pro.
badly be bis associate
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The bill TO receive back the county of AIexan-
drla. in the District Of Columbia, when the same
shall be receded by the Congress Of the United
States has passed both houses Of our Legisa-
tuTe by a unanimous vote.
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VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
MONDAY, Feb. 9. la1f

MONDAY, feo. =, 1916.
RICHMOND AND OHIO RAIL ROAD
On motion Of Mr. Cox, the Senate took n, IN,
bill to incorporate the Richmond and Ohio Rail
Road Company.
Mr.. Woolfolk's amendment was pendipu-to
strike out the clause which excerpts tho company
from the provisions of the general Railroad law.
This amendment was opposed by Mr.. Thomp-
son OF A., who explained the whole bill, and by
Messrs. Stanard and McMullen, and supported
by Mr. Voolfolk and Mr.. S,ringer.
The vote being taken, the amendment, was ne
fasived.--Ayes -, noes -.
Mr.. voolfolk offered an amendment to the 9TH
section, in reference to the condemnation of land
but gave way to Mr.. Wallace, who proposed to
ongraft the general Rail Road provision, as the
rule for condemnation.
Mr.. Wallace supported this amendment with
some earnestness.
This and various other amendments (Which
will be noticed hereafter moro fuly) were voted
down, aud the bill passed by the following vote :
AyEs-Messrs. Scott, lSpeaker,1 Cox, Sutton,
Thompson Of A., Moore, Spark, Baptist, Bondu.
rant, Gallaher, Piper, Caper,on, Dennis, Witch
or, Stanard, Smith, Stringer, McMulen, Crump,
GuerIant, Rogers, Newman, and Thompson OF
k.-22.
NoEs-Messrs. Woods, Wallace, Crawford
Wiley, Garrett, Voolfolk, Taylor, and McCau
ley-S.
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u 1t is now placed beyond doubt, we think,
that negotiation has been resumed at Washing
ton on the Oregon question. 1t is said to have
been re-opened by proposition from Mr.. PAKEN-
HAM that the last letter Of each should be with
drawn. Thus the negotiation would be made to
stand on the basis Of Mr. Folks offer TO compro-
mise on the 10th degree.
1t will be seen from what passed in the House
OF Representatives on Thursday, that the Chair
man OF the committee on Foreign Affairs, Mr.. G..
j. lNcERsoLL, admits that there has been a cor
respondence, since that communicated TO Con.
gress, between Mr.. PAKENHAM and our Govern
men!. Both the Senate and the House had call
ed upon the President, some days before, for this
correspondence, but it was not forthcoming.
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The interest on the State Debt of PenbsyIva-
MIA, which fell due on the LIST instant, was prompt
ly paid at Philadelphia on Monday last.
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The bill to provide for the Revision of the
Criminal Code has passed the House of Dele
gates. 1t releases Chapman Johnson, esq. from
the farther prosecution of the work, and allows
him compensation for what he has done of
$500. The Revision is to be completed by Ro-
bert G.. Scott eso
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

MONDAY, Feb. 9,
The bill Incorporating the Potomac and Ohio
Ran load Company, came up as the order of the
day.
Mr.. Lee then further addressed the House in
reply to Mr.. Edgington.
The vote was then taken upon the indefinite
postPonement Of the bill, which resuIted-ayes
II, noes 48. So the bill was ndefi nitely post
poned.
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1t is said that there is no doubt that Mr. PAX
enham has opened correspondence with Mr..
Buchanan.
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~ The National Inteligencer, speaking of
the Oregon question, says-'Whatever may be
the final action of the Honse Of Representatives
IN the case, we now feel entire confidence that
The Senate VIII give It's sanction to no measure
In relation 10 Oregon which would stand in the
way of peaceful and honorable adjustment Of
The difference existing between The Governments
Of this country and Great Britain on The snhiect.n
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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT
OF THE
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, D.

COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, u. G..
In this School pupils are fitted for admittancs
to the College classes, or for other Objects
Students who are unprepared for entering par
ticular class, may here pursue tho requisite stu
dies; while those who are not designed for pro-
fesson can select such branches as will suit their
objects in life
Mr.. Thomas W. Tobey, gentleman who is
amply qualified, having passed through collie
glate 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
devoted to its interests, and it is hoped it will
thus be rendered worthy of extensive patronage.
This school will be under the constant superin-
tendence Of the Faculty of the College. 49,
COURSE OF STUDY.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Ancient and
Modern Geography, English Grammar, Ancient
and Modern History, Book Keeping, Chemistry,
Natural Philosophy, Astronomy Algebra, ,Geome-
try Surveying, Andrews and Stoddard's Latin
Grammar and Exercises, Sophocles' Greek
Grammar and Exercises, Latin Reader, Cesar,
Virgil, Cicero's Select Orations, the Gospels,
Jacobs Greek Reader, Anthon's ed, and such
authors as are read In the lower classes of the
college, defamation and Composition.
CHARGES PER aRARTER.
Reading, Writing, and Elementary Arith-
inetic a. "a 90
Arithmetic, Geography. English Gram
mar, Geography Of the Heavens, Anci-
ent and Modern History II. 90
Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Algebra,
Geometry, Surveying, Book Keeping x
and Composition 8 90
l.atln and Greek Classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have a room in the
College building will be charged for
Library, Room, Bed and Furniture,
per Quarter 90
Table, Lights and Servant, per week 2 25
Alta less expensive table, where tea and
coffee are excluded, per week so
instruction will be given in French and Ger
man, without additional expense to those who
study the Languages. t
There are three vacations in the School four
weeks in August, one at Christmas, and the lst
week in May.
COLLEGE HILL, Jan. |, 1916. jan lin
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For - cslunblsn Fountain.

49, For ~ Co>umo1rn FOUNTAIN.
M 4. Q. or BALrnoRE.
The night was dark. the air was chill,
No noise or murmur rose,
To chase the quie, that o'erhung y
\ A hut Of human woes.
A female sat-of pensive look,
Whose bosom heaved sigh, aat
Whenever and anon she heard, Il
"A Her infants wailing cry. N4
She glanced around-she saw her boys
ssss All shiv'ring, numbed with cold.
Whose every wish, in days gone by,
II Was grad6ed, when told.
Now scarce shelter shielded them
From winters piercing blast,
And nought had they sha, might afford,
A nourishing repast.
On mem'rys pinion she was borne,
Rs To brighter, happier hours,
When all along her path was strown,
Loves sweet and blooming flowers.
twas then affection twined her round,
Like tendrils bind the oak;
But now, ala, she has been scathed
's4 By fortunes writhing stroke.
i The partner Of her JOY or woe.
Who knelt at loves pure shrine,
And swore by spirits bright above
Thou shalt be ever mine.
He is, alas! victim now,
OF rum's seductive power.
And fond afection's kindling flame
Is quenched by its cold shower.
The wife has now no one to whom
10y She can pour out her wo;
For low, alas! her husband lies,
alaa Fell'd by the tyrant's blow.
Shall these things be, We temp'rance men
o rise and meet the foe, .-
sGird on firm resolution's sword,
And take the temp'rance bow!
Proud victoty shall our efforts crown,
King Alcohol be slain;
\ The shlmb'ring dead new life shall have,
The lost be found again.
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BETWEEN NEW YORK AND
LIVERPOOL.
M s IN m

RNnee MR JUk1sS
THE Great western Steamship Conn
i pany's Steamships the GREAT WEST
ERN sevsntsen hundred tons, four hundred and
fifty horsepower, 3. r. Mathews, Esq. Commander;
the GREAT BRITAIN, three thousand FIVE hun
dred tons, one thousand horse power Lieutenant
James Hosken, r. NJ, Commander, are intended to
sail as follows:
GREAT WESTERN.
From LiUerpcol From Ne,o York.
Saturday, May n, ls4e Thursday, June p, is4e.
Saturday July 8, Thursday, July 81,
Saturday, Oct. II, g Thursday, Nov. 6,
GREAT BRITAIN.
From Liverpool. From Ne,o York.
Saturday, July 26, ls46 Saturday, Aug. 80, 1886
Saturday, Sept. ri, " Saturday. Oct 25, "
Saturday, Nov. 22, /" Saturday, Dec. 20, g
Fare per Great Western 500, and s5 Stewards
fees. td sa sa7a .{e
Fare per Great Britain will be announced in
future advertisement
For freight or passage apply to
RICHARD IRWIN, SO Front St.,
feb S-f fs New York, Feb. 20, l846.
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YTHE CHEAPEST BOOTS AND SHOES IN
Washington are sold on Pen,,sylva,lia avea,se,
flco doors east Of 10Th street. and no nistake Remem-
Der that, shoe-wearing community. II, any man,
woman or child doubts the truth of the above state
ment, our answer to such persons IS, call and you
will be convinced that tn. declaration we have
made is no mere Aow Of idle words, but of truth,
stern matter Of fact. Htss
Having recently received large and additional
supply Of goods, our stock is complete, embracing
all kinds Of Ladies' and Gentlemens Boys and
Youths and Misses and Childfen's Boots, Shoes,
Slippers, sc. Likewise, an extensive assortment
of Mems coarse Boots and Brogans, which we offer
for such cheaper by far than the cheapest. We are
both bachelors, and, as our expenses inconsid-
erab.e, we can afford and will be Content to sell,
with the smallest profits.
word to the wise is said to be sufficient: there
FORE we will conclude by simply inviting old and
young rich and poor bond and free, to call at Store
No. 2 from 10th street, Varnum's row, Pennsylva-
MIA, avenue.
The Peoples obedient and thankful servants for
past patronage, and candidates for future favors.
MOORE & DOUGLASS.
N. B. Ladies waited on at their residences, mea-
sure taken, shoes made and sent home when de-
sired. dec 1S-T
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PROSPECTUS OF THE NEW LIBRARY
+. OF LAW AND EQUITY, under the drec-

PROSPECTUS OF THE NEW LIBRARY
II OF LAW AND EQUITY, under the direc-
tion of Francis ]. Troubat, esq, of Philadelphia
Hon. Ellis Lewis, of Lancaster; and Wilson Nc
Candless, Esq, of Pittsburgh.
This work contains the best productions of Eng
lsh law authors, withoutre regardto priority of claim
on the part of any American publisher Such books
are now notoriously too dear. The reason is, that
as fast as they appear, they become monopoles in
the hands Of booksellers in the Atlantic cities. I'm
der the plea of right, acquired by the addition Of
notes of American decisions the latter claim un-
divided title to those works, and set bufdensome
price on them. The publishers Of the work now
offered to the profession throughout the Union, will
not respect such titles, but will reprint the standard
British law books as fast as they en1anae from the
London market. Should new editions of the works
Of such writer's as Starkie, the Chittys, Stephen,
and Archibold appear, they shall also be Included;
and digests Of equity and law decisons-works
which have been studiousy kept out of the Law
Library published at Philadelp lphia--shall have
place in the proposed new one, together with every
new valuable English treatise on chancery or com
mon law. @a s sa8 as
IF This work will be issued monthly, in num-
bers cf 160 pages printed on fine white paper, and
good long primer type, at seven dollars per
mum, payable half yearly.
4 ISAAC G. M'KINLEY,
6 J. M. G. LESCURE.
Harrisburg, Pa, July /, l845--Nov 4-tf
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Ii ne SuOSCTlDer IL now
I receiving by packets Statesman and Alexan-
dria from New York, his Fall and Winter supply
of Family Groceries, making his assortment com
pete. ~ fei.s..at4 4tr Hf3
1t is deemed unnecessary to enumerate general
y, but he will name the following articles, Wis
st. Crox, Porto Rico, New Orleans, Muscovado,
Sugar, in hhds. and bbls. 3t.4N F
Loaf, Lump, Crushed, Powdered, Brown, and
White Havana Sugars ~ a
Sugar house, st. Croix, and N. I. Syrup
New Orleans, Porto Rico, Sugar house, st.
Croix, and Trinidad Molasses.
TEAS. as
Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, Skin, and
Black fresh and of the best quality.
COFFEE.
Mocha, Java, Maracaibo, Laguyra, (green and
white,) Rio, st. Catharine's, and Angostura
Spices of every description, ground and un-
ground
Catsups in great variety
Sardines and Curry Powder
Fresh Salmon, Lobster, and CLANS, hermetically
sealed
Anchovies, Capers, and Olives
Bakers Kitchens, and others make, Cocoa and
Chocolate
Salad oil Of very superior qualify
French and other Musards
I Fish, Mackerel, Tin bbls and kits, (Shad, Salmon
CT CAlNDLEs"sperm, ND Adamantine, steriue and
Mould
NUTS-Almonds, Pecan, English and Brazil
FRUirS--Raisins, Currants, Prunes, Figs, Ap.
pies, Cranberries, &c.
CHEESE Sapsago and dairy Cheesc
BUTTER--New York and Glades Butter
FLOUR.
so bbls New York, OF choice brands
so bbls Virginia, Family, Extra, and Superfne
100 packages Buckwheat Flour, (New York;
Oat and Cornmeal
BACON AND DRIED BEEF
200 choice Family Hams
1000 lbs Middlings a1e
1000 lbs Shoulders
1000 lbs fresh Dried Beef
1000 gals. Winter Sperm Oil, bleached and un.
bleached
8 CIGARS. M ~ gt.
10000 Cigars, comprising Regalia, La Norma,
PantiIla, Cheroots, Lord Byron, Principe, and
other brands
Tobacco, in greatOvariety, plug and fine-cut
chewing
SOAP.
Is boxes fancy Toilet Soap
25 boxes Family Soap
Buckets, Pals, Baskets, Brooms, Brushes, Mats,
sc. asr tH 5lr ,#s
Thankful for liberal share Of patronage from
the citizens of Washington hitherto, he respectful
Iy solicitsa continuance Of the same.
S. HOLMES,
nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank, 7th street
dec 13-tf t
DLEASANT and we'll I-furnished apart
/ ments may be had at Miss GURLEY'S, on Y
street. near "A. feb TIT
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BOARDTNG.

A GENTLEMAN and h;s wife can be accommo-
IA dated with board and pleasant room, on mo-
dsfsts terms. Four or five single gentlemen can
also - accommodated at from 80 70 % per week
II paid weekly. Where gentlemen fnd their own
lsdgings, - viii be charged 70 Be paid inc6rSGby
IL a9r0nce.
Traneisnt boArders accommodated At 80 cents per
dsy. MRS. A. SHERLOCK, 81
~ 6-A G street, between 9th end 10th.
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GARDEN SEED,

Wh07esale and retail.
WEATHERSFIELD GARDEN SEEDS for
w sale on Z street, doors from IIth
street east. Just received and now opening,
large supply of Garden Seed, red and white; On
ion sets, Garlck sets; early Peas, Beans, Corn,
and general assortment Of Seeds.
I5% All orders promptly attended to.
THOS. C. WILSON,
jan 13-f General Agent.