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IMPORTANT TO WAsHERwoMEN-TH Sc
cREr oUT-TwELvETREEs' REcrPE.-Some one
in New York is advertising wonderful secret
in the way Of n libor-saving mixture for wash
ING clothes. A remittance OF one collar, says
the advertiser will insure . return OF the recipe.
Now we have the pleasure OF presenting our
readers with the g wonderful secret" in full.
:. free gratis for nothing" acknowledging how
ever, onr Indebtedness for the same to the Liver
pool Standard, from which we extract the fol-
lowing ;,
WASHING LroUoR.-A correspondent who calls
himself the " Washerwonlan's Friend says =
g There is now II washing liquor sold at Slrf-
field at the q ost extortionote price-Deautifully
labeled but for the benefit Of washerwomen,
who are generally the really deserving, we will
mpart the wonderful secret which has been OBJ
tanned from headquarters, viz Mr. Twelvetrees.
One pound Of soda, one quarter OF pound OF
lime, one half of a pound of soap. The soda
and soap are boiled together, and the lime alone.
in two quarts Of water; and then after being
boiled are used as required. This recipe can be
as well manufactured by poor washerw oman
as by scientific chemist
There now, will not all thrifty hOusekcepers
thank us? We have no doubt that If we had
advertised that we would impart this most i'm
portant Of secrets for fifty cents, every one Of
the elNnIPtU EuUuItQ isi'HiiitS w "ti'l wy
aud Van Worst would have jumped Ut the chance.
We only say try 1.-THE recipe--and If you find
it good, act in regard TO the half dol2dr as your
sense of Justice dictates
A more definite form Oft the recipe is as follows
which we take from one Of our English files
the Greenock Advertiser--and for which our
lady readers we know will thank us, and the
men too when they think upon the horrors Of
,cashing day.
REcIpE-Dissolve one qualter Of pound of
lime in boiling water, straning through funnel
bag; dissolve separately one quarter Of a pound
of brown soap, and one quarter Of pound Of
soda-boil the three together Put six gallons
of water into the boiler, and when boiling add
the mixture The linens which must have been
stepped in cold water for twelve hours, are
wrung out, and stains rubbed with soap, and
put into the boiler, where they must boil for
thirty five minutes. They are then drawn, (the
liquor being preserved, as it can be used three
times.) placed in tub, and clear boiling water
poured over it, Rub them out, rinse them well
in cold water, and they are ready for drying.
By this process, two thirds of the ordinary labor
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National Medical College, Washington,
District Of Columbia.
THE annual course Of lectures will commence
L on the first Monday in November, the 4th
instant:
Thos. Miller, M. D., Professor Of Anatomy and
Physiology.
VIM p. Johnson, M. D., Professor of Obste-
tries and the diseases of women and children.
Joshua Riley, M. D., Professor Of Materia
Medica, Therapeutics, and Hygiene.
l, John Frederick May, M. D., Professor OF Sur
gerry.
Grafton Tyler, NJ D., Professor of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, NJ. D., Adjunct Professor
Of Anatomy and Physiology.
Edward Foreman, M. D., Professor Of Chem
istry and Pharmacy.
james E. Morgan, M. D., Prosecutor and DEM
onstrator. a5t
Clinical lectures three times week, on cases
selected from the Washington Infrmary. Ope-
ration performed before the class
For a full course Of lectures 500
Demonstrator's ticket 10
Graduation fee IS
Good board can be procured at from ~ to So
per week.
JOSHUA RILEY, M. D..
Sep 3-2awtNovlif Dean Of the Faculty
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-t,srcE. feansyiv,ai. Avenue south side, betwssn
5d and a sfyes<n. sas i ~. $500
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3. CONTINENTAL MONEY.
Amount issued In ITS 8 100000
60 '' 1777 10000, 900
&C " in all to July, 1899 3o8,0G0, 900
The whole expenses Of the war, estimated in
specie, amounted to Sl35, l93,703
COTTON STATISTICS.
We compile from the New York Shipping List
ard Price Current, Of the 1lih September, the fol-
lowing statement, showing the crop Of Cotton in
the several States for the year ending 3lst August
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The surrender of CORVALLIS at yorktown Oc-
tober 1871, closed the war; prisoners 1913.
"5,752 British taken prisoners.
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r,,s nj tne sing sing Prison.

On Friday, about five minutes before II o'clock
the north wing of the State prison at sing Sing was
discovered 10 be fire. and before II could be ex-
tinguished the entire wood work OF the building
was destroyed The fire originated in the garnet
and was no doubt the work OF an inccndary.
The first floor Of the building was occupied by the
"Union File Works of James iorner Co. The
extensive machinery in use by that firm was saved
il being placed in a shed adjoining the building
burned The stock of files, finished and unfinished,
well the tools and benches, were saved in a
damaged state
The second story was occupied by John Humph-
ries as a factory for the manufacture Of Brussels
Tapestry Carpet and Rugs. The loss IN stock and
tools looms, etc, is from $1,000 $1,000.
The loss to the State, near as can be ascer-
tanned is & II 900 The shop destroyed was 260
feet by about fifty. five feet wide, and two stories
high 1t had Just been thoroughly oyerhauled, and
covered with new slate roof, for which the agent
of the prison had paid s 200 not two hours before
the fire broke out The floors, beams windows
and roof are pretty well demolished The State,
in addition to the loss OF the building, loses also
about 900 pounds Of wool, and some machinery
used In the manufacture OF clothing for the pris-
oners.-
At the time Of the breaking out of the fire,
about one half of the conyicts had been locked up
for the purpose Of eating dinner. Those remain
ing outside were promptly set at work 10 extn-
gush the flames, under the direction OF the arch-
tect of the prison. Robert Lent. One OF the persons
the most active in his exertions was Donaldson
the circus rider, convicted IN this city of man
slaughter some eighteen months since. The fire
men of the village also rendered prompt and eff
cicnt aid.
Two persons, residents of the village, were
slightly injured. Mr.. Lent fell through the burn
ing roof twice, bat extrcated himself without
much injury. None Of the convicts attempted to
escape.
The agent Of the prison assures the contractors
who have been burned out, that he will have their
shops rebuilt in 40 days, and from his known ener-
gy and perseverance we have no doubt he will dc
80. The State loses about $50 day during the
time the shops are rebuilding, by the men employ
ed on the contracts remaining idle, or unproduc
lively employed.-N. Y. Tribune.
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FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
VIRGINIA,

(.nore generally knoicn as WnTento,. Springs, }
WILL be open for the reception of visiters on
w the lst Of June. Extensive improvements
are in progress that will give new aspect to the
whole establishment. No expense will be spared
IN adding 10 its embellishments, to the comfort
ar pleasure OF the guests Knowing by ocular
evidence, in numerous instances, the positive in
trInslc value OF the water, and Its almost mracu
lous effect in particular cases. it has been regarded
good policy to enlarge the accommodations, and
TO complete the original design to crafty The
taste and fancy OF guests well to promote their
health and pleasure. Situated in remar kably
healthy region, in full view of the bold Blue Ridge,
and III the vicinity Of the beautiful village Of War
renton, visitors may, on horseback in carriages.
over the improving roads, enjoy the most pictur-
esque scenery or may seek exercise in the pin
alleys the pistol gallery, the game of billiards,
the hcalthful dance. The lovers of music and
flowers will find peculiar care has been taken To
win their approval while the fallow deer and the
iawn the gold and silver fish, the elk and the swan,
may relieve tedious hour to those who inter-
ested IN the tr9 nature. In word, every step
has been taken which expanded lberaliy could
suggest, to add to the comfort and accommodation
OF vlsiters. The hurdle race and tournament, the
fancy ball, masquerade and brilliant fire works.
will lend their respective attractions. Nor are these
preparations designed TOR the gay monde only. To
the holy ministers OF religion, of every denomina-
ton, cordial, not grudging invitation is given
to spend the summer, without charge. The usual
services of the church respected throughout the
These springs 80 or IS miles, according to the
route taken, from Fredericksburg, and 80 or 30
! from Alexandria. Tri-weekly stages will run from
both these points till July, when daily lines will he
| established.
These springs are known on the post office books
as "Warrenton Springs" and all letters should
be 50 directed, or they may be left at Warrenton.
or sent 10 the White Sulphur Springs, in Green
brier
Terms Of board will be az follows $50 for the
! whole season. ending LIST of October SIS for three
| months; s % for two months, i 80 for month;
| $40 per week; SIS for two weeks, 5 4 IS per day;
meals or lodging fifty cents each. Servants and
children under twelve years old, half price. No
| charge for children under three years old. When
separate tables provided for children before tho
usual hour those who retain their seats the or
binary table will be charged full price. Horses
| fifty cents a day, or $40 q month.
DANIEL WARD,
| June l5-TuTh& Satifd Stw2m Superintendent.
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that the Danish head quarters under Gen. kreogh
are At the village of ross Solt about twelve miles
south of Flensburg, and that the chain OF posts
extends in somewhat semi circular direction from
the ford OF lay s left flank to the river Scholm,
the northern bank of which Is watched by strong
brigade covering the Tondern road.
We learn from the best authority the following
particulars OF the sea fight which took place the
evening Of the 2lst " During the evening, the
Algerdanshic a large man of war steamer, entered
the upper part of the harbor, upon which the Ger
man steamer BONN, with gunboat, went out to
meet the enemy. Without waiting for the other
ships, they went off Ffederickstadt, and an engage
ment commenced, which lasted for about an hour,
during which time the danes continued firing
broadsdcs without doing much damage, whilst
the well-directed shots from the BONN and the
gunboat did much execution; and another steamer
aud several gunboats coming to the assistance OF
Schleswig Holstein, the Danes took shelter behind
the Danish line. Of battle ship the Skiold which APP
Danish steamers to sea- and several shots were ex
changed, but il was not thought prudent TO attach,
the line of battle ships with small a force"
Gernany.--The Peace Congress at Eranis-
fort.
The secretaries of the Peace Congress- the Rev.
II. Richard and Ehu Burritt have visited lieidel-
berg, Mannheim, Worms Dresden, Giessen, Cassel,
Halle, Deibig, Berlin, and are now continuing their
course through Hamburg, Hanover, and Cologne.
In these towns they have been received with great
attention, and obtained introduction to the unlver-
sties, professors, and other persons OF enlnence.
From Leipzig powerful and influential delegation
ID expected Liebg, the great agricultural che
mist, fully intends TO be at the Congress Inc
well known theologan, DR.. Theluck, is also ex-
pccted. Professor Ulrice, the popular commenta-
tor on Shakespeare, has engaged 10 attend, ana Or.
Langeur, president of the Court OF Appeals at
Dresden, and who was tutor to his royal hgness
Prince Albert has cordially engaged his influence
in favor of the object.
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The ScHuyLKILL CANAL.--We learn from the
Reading Gazette that the President of the Schuyl-
kill Navigation Company has returned from his
of inspection along the line of that work, and
reports that the damage by the late Hood has been
much less than was anticipated. The chief delay
arises from the damage to Felix's dam, about six
miles above Reading, which will require about two
weeks to repair. The work on this has now been
one week in progress. The three breaches in the
embankment near Manayunk in course of re-
pair with the greatest DESPATCH $50 men being
now employed on them. The upper division viii
be prepared to pass light boats during the coming
week and the lower division will probably be ready
TO go into full operation few days after Scarcely
any damage caused 10 the mechanical portion
of the works. none of the locks were injured save
the displacement of a single gate. The estimated
cost of the repairs ID 100000.
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LADIES' FASHIONABLE TUCK COMBS,
SPANISH FANS, &c.

TIAVING Just returned from New York, JOHN
III ii. GIBBS will open this day assortment of
elegant and fashionable ornamental Tuck Combs
of the latest and most becoming styles.
Also, twist side, neck and Children's Long
Combs in great variety, well every descrip-
ton OF Dressing Braiding, Fine Tooth, and Pocket
Combs.
The fans comprise every style now in use, such
a Spanish, Chinese, PEARL and Ivory framed
Feather, &c.
Fancy and Perfumery Store, Penn. avenue,
between 9th and 10th streets
AupS-3Gf TIntelligencerl
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Rn. Dr ossooD iorites-

USirgD STATES HorEl.

SARATOGA SPRtNos, July 5, 1910.
Da &c AyEs-Sir. have been afflicted with
a painful affection ~ the lungs, and all the syrap-
toins of settled consumption ur more than year.
/ could find no IiediJ inc that would reach my cs~e
until commenced the use of your Cherry Ps~so
raj" which gave gradual relief, and ] have
been steadily gaining my strength, Till my besltA
is wellnigh restored.
while using your medicine had the graft
6cation Of curing with 1t my reverend friend. Mr..
Truman, Of sumpter district, who had been sus-
pended from his psrochial duties by attack
of bronchitis.
I have pleasure in certifying these facts to you,
and am, air, yours, respectfully,
j. y. CALHOUN,
of South Carolina.
From an Oruseer in The Hamilton Mills, in this City
LOWELL, August 10, 1sf9.
DR J. c. AYER: have been cured Of the worst
cough ever bad in my life by your " Cherry Pee
torai, f" and fail, when have an opportunity
Of recommending Il 20 others.
Yours, respectfully, y ID. EMERSON.
Prepared by J. e. AVER Lowell, Mass.
Sold in Washington, ID. G., by Il. ID. 4 w. ".
Gilman; Georgetown, DR.. Linthicum; Alexandria,
Cook 4 Peel, Richmond Purcell Lsdd Co, ant
druggists generally. Fyi2 dlyulawAw-Jyl
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PLEASURE EXCURSION
To old Point, Norfolk, and sand shosI Inlet.

h The STEAMER OsCEoLA will,
rLyEz-5sS on SATURDAY. the 18th of Au-
kxoests<~ gust, una Ike y Pleasure Trip TO
TIE above places, leaving Washington at 9 O'Clock
a. M, COUGHING at Alosandria,) and arrive at
Old Point aud Norfolk early next morning, when
enc will again leave for the Sand Shoals, which
arc situated on the sea side about fifty miles from
Old Point, whore the company will have an
cellent opportunity for surf bathing, 10 view Old
Ocean and 10 feast Hog Fish, Sleeps Head,
Oysters, Crabs SC, with which the Inlet sbouuds
Returning, the Osccols will leave for Norfolk on
Monday, at IL O'Clock, and leave Norfolk for
Washin gton the same night,
Passage and fare for the round trip 81 co. For
a Gentleman and Lady, Sl2 90.
Aug l0-dtd JAMES MITCHELL.
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UNIVERSITY or MARYLAND,

THE NEXT SESSION will begin on Monday.
Il the llth day Of October, 1850, and closc LIST
March, 1851.
Nathan n. Smith, NJ. D., Surgery.
WIN. y. A. Aiken, VI. d., Chemistry and Phar.
macy.
Samuel Chew, NJ d., Therapeutics Matcria
Medica and Hygiene.
Joseph Roby, M. D., Anatomy and Physiology.
William Power, VI. d., Theory and Practice Of
Medisinc.
eases Of Women and Children.
George W. Mllenbergcr, NJ. d., Pathological
Anatomy.
.ae most ample opportunities for the prosecution
Of Practical Anatomy at moderate expense
Clinical Lectures four times week, by Proics-
sors Smith and Power in the Baltimore lnfirmary;
with the privilege Of daily VISITS 10 lie wards, with
out charge 10 the student for the ticket
Fees for the Lectures, 800 to S95; Practical An
stomy, $40; NatriculstiOn, ) o. Graduation, %.
WILLIAM r.. A. AIKEN, Dean.
BALTiMsRE, July LIST, 1850.
AuR7-2awtt5Oct.
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For Norfolk, Piney Point, and Old Point.
Fare Reduced.

TNHE STEAMER OSCEOLA will, on the 10th OF
= july commence making two trips week to
nesday and Saturday at 8 o'clock, a. m. Return
ing, leave Norfolk every Monday and Thursday az
O'Clock, p. m; touching, going and returning, at
landings the Potomac.
Passage to Piney Point, ST. 90.
Passage and fare to Old Point, 81 co. to go and
return at any time during the bathing season, Sc 90.
Passage and fare to Norfolk, So 90.
July 4-tf JAMES MITCHELL
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NOTICE.

VNHE Washington Philharmonic Society respect
Il fully invites both its associate and actual mem
bcrs To attend special meeting of tho vocal and in
strumcntal dcpe rtments, 10 be held next THURS
DAY Jth instant, ats O'Clock precisely at Odd rel
ows Hall, ON Seventh street. This meeting is ap-
pointed for the purpose Of enabling tho society 20
complete tic final organization previous to ts rcgu
lar ,ohoarsals-and on this account therefore, all
members are particularly requested TO attend; and
the invitation is further extended 70 such ladies
gentlemen ase DESTROYS Of ic.uing tho society,
by order; &. c. BAYLOR,
Aug lO-SM&Th Corresponding Scc'ry.
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IS LIVING AGE, No. a26-Iag cts.

/. History Of Pottery and Porcelain. - Examiner
.. Wanderings in Chill and Peru.-Spsctafor q.
s. London Gossip Chambers Journal.
4. Leigh Hunts Autobiography Spectator
5. The Queens of Spain Spectator.
o. The Rev. Arthur Carey.-St. Louis Presbyte-
ridn.
I. Gazpacho, or Summer Months in Spain Er-
amfn,r.
s. Notes of Naturalist, part yI.-FfGse's Nag.
arine
9. Diplomacy Of England, part II.-Fraser',
Magazine.
fdfor.
II. Death Of Sir Robert Peel.-speofator
- Palmerston and British Pocy.-Spectafor and
ErdmintI.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BuILDIsos
August 6, 1850.
PROPOSALS will be received at this office until
i 3 O'Clock p. m. Saturday the 18th instant, for
about 40 900 cubic yards of Excavation and embank
ment, within that division Of the Mall between 18th
and 18th streets.
The distance OF transportation from the points of
excavation to that of the embankments will proba-
bly, not average more than two hundred yards. A
diagram Of the ground can be seen, and all neces-
sary explanations given, by application at this
office The proposals will state the price per cubic
yard The successful bidder will be required 10
enter into contract for the immediate commence
ment and steady prosecution of the work, with
ample force for the completion OF the work by the
Let of December next Aug Sd
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JOURDAN w. NIAUKY,

CROCK, Money, and Exchange Broker. Office
- ON Pennsylvania avenue, eight doors west Of
Browns Hotel, Washington city
Uncurrcnt notes bought and sold at best rates.
Stocks bought and sold.
Notes and drafts collected.
July 23-ly
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The discovery Of gold in considerable quantities
at Port Adelaide, South Australia, il confirmed
The gold working company arc sanguine Of sue
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y being for sale by her.
RATES OF PASSAGE.

Freight to Chagres, 10 cts. per foot, prepaid.
To secure freight or passage, apply to
M. o. ROBERTS,
III West street, corner of Warren, New York.
Aug 2-tl3
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FOR SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

<k THROUGH TICKETS by United
SZ1rH& States Mail Steamship GEORGIA.
Navy ON TUESDAY, August 9th, at p. m,
from her dock, foot of Warren street, N r., with
the Government mails for San Francisco.
The arrangements for the transportation of pas
sengers direct from New York 10 Chagres, and from
Panama to San Francisco being now complete
the voyages for which tickets were issued having
been rapidly and successfully performed, the Com
pany are now prepared TO issue through tickets TO
San Francisco.
The books for the GEORGIA on the 9Th August
open, and passages be secured on APP
plication at the office of the Company, 1T West
street, corner Of Warren street, at the following
rates:
From Panama to San Francisco State room
berths $500. Storage berth $50, found with
beds and a separate mess table.
From New York to Chagres- State room s 100.
Standee berth $50 Storage berth $50; found bed
and separate mess table.
EARLY application will be necessary to secure
through ticket byt he Georgia, August 18th, small
number only being for sale by her.
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AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL,

ron rHE
Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Bronchitis,
Whooping Cough, Group, asthma, and
Consumption.
T n offering to the community this Justly oele-
bratcd remedy for diseases Of the throat and
lungs, Il 20 not wish to trhe with the lives or
health Of the afflicted, but frankly 10 lay before
them the opinions of distinguished men, and som
Of the evidences Of its success, from which they
can Judge for themselves. We sincerely pledge
ourselves to make Wild assertions or falsc state
ments of it, efficacy, nor will we hold out any hope
to suffering humanity which facts will not war
rant.
Many proofs arc here given, and solicit an
inquiry from the public into all publish, feeling
assured they will find them perfectly reliable, and
the medicine worthy their best confidence and pa
tronagc.
Professor CLrAvELANp, Of Borodoin College. Diains,
,rrttes-
81 have witnessed the effects Of your 'CHEaRY
PEcroRAL in my own family and that Of my
friends and il gives me satisfaction to state in ia
favor that no medicine ! have ever known has
proved eminently successful IN curing diseases
| Of the throat and lungs"
Rep. Dr. OssooD toriies-
"That he considers CHERRY PrcToRAL' the best
medicine for pulmonary affections ever given to
the public, )" and sates that CHS daughter, after
being obliged TO keep the room four months
with a severe settled cough, accompanied by rails
ing Of blood night swcss, and the attendant symp-
toms Of consumption, commenced the use Of tho
'CHsRRY PEcroRAt,' and had completely recov-
cred"
FINN Dr. JoSrs, AZ, eminent practitioner of p,.di-
cine ia alabama, reH knoi1n throughout the State.
MoSrsoNERy, (Ala.,) Oct. 4, ls49.
DR. J. G.. Ava SIR have used your admira.
bic compound extensively in my practice, and find
il 20 surpasj by far any other remedy we have for
curing disease upon the lungs
Your obedient servant,
X. b. JONES, M. ID.
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5000 DOLLARS REWARD.

rTvHE above reward will be paid for such evidence
Il as will secure the apprehension and convic.
ton Of the person or persons who administered poi
son TO two Of the horses Of the Union Line Of Onni
buses yesterday, thereby causing the death of both
last night. RESIDE & NANDERw ERKEN
Auo SIT