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PATENT LIGHTNING RODS.

/ sPHATT, ELECTHIUIAN AND ELEUTKUL
q. METALLURGIST, and Double Tdtentse Of the I'm
proved Lightning Rod-These superior Rods Of car
bombed nnncaed iron, with zinc protectors and electro
positive elements combined in their manufacture, thus
rendering them equal 10 copper conductors They
in feet lengths, with accurately fitted brass
connecting JOINTS entire style Of metallic (pa-
tented attachments for brick frame buidings also
glass fsolaors OF novel and ingenious construction
(patented,) forming lock; the whole mounted with
solid platinum silver point patented twelve inches long,
surrounded Mt the base with the angular godpaed ne
gave magnets, which possess the power extraor-
binary extent Of dschargng the opposite elements Of the
most fearful thunderstorm and embrace the entire
lection Of science up to the present time In addition,
they furnished with angular gold-pated negative
magnets, thus guarding lateraly the whole constituting
the most magnificent and silent conductor ever
TO the public
All orders left with the subscriber, or with Mr. A.
Duffy, opposite National Hte,gencer Office 9TH street
will be promptly attended TO.
jy 23-6td&1aw8wt G. w. HEYDoN, Agent
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BETTER THAN GOLD!

t
Mr. J. E. BoUsH-Dear Sir: feel it duty to make
known the benefit have derived from DR.. Hampton's
VEGETABLE TINCTURE For a number of years /
suffered from disease but to greater degree for the last
three One of the forms of my disease dyspep
sia From this dreadful malady suffered to such
tent that life really burden. The attack of 1t on
me was different to that any other person of whom
have heard at times it like the palptaton of the
heart there a constant humping and beating with
ntermssion about the region Of my heart chest and
stomach Of the attacks would last for weeks my
stomach was much distended with constant pain great
weakness, and constipation of the bowels. could not
eat the most simple food without pain. also suffered
greatly from disease of the kidneys with constant pain
in the back that could walk only with great difficulty
tried nearly all Of the celebrated patent medicines
Of the day. but found relief had also the best med
cal attendance One of physicians frankly told me 1t
was Of no use for to be paying him for advice he
could do me good. gave up almost in despair and
thought my disease certainly incurable.
At this juncture heard of Hamptons Vegetable Tine
ture refused to give 1t trial, although persuaded by
my friends, until my purchased few BOTTLES, and
requested TO try it. after taking 1t few mes it had
most happy effect my confidence increased, and
after taking three bottles my Dyspepsia or disease Of the
stomach, was nearly if not entirely cured now feel
myself new man. and in better health than for years
ain certain the in my made by this Hamp
toms Vegetable Tinctnre alone. Since my cure have
recommended the tncture TO n number of my friends
who have also been relieved by it, Some of the
present my respects 10 Mcssrs Mortimer 4 Mowbray
the proprcors of this valuable medicine say them
have OF its effects Others shall ever feel IL my
duty to recommend it to the suffering have doubt
many valuable lives will be prolonged by its hope
the afflicted will cast aside their prejuces and give il
trial. Yours most respectfully, (Signed)
john LUKE.
The above is extracted from letter from gentleman
sixty years of age and of high character lie says:
have given but flint idea Of my suferngs feel mad
equate 70 the task" We also have received in the
few days, letters from two of worthy and we'll
known citizens giving two remarkable cures Of spinal
disease But yesterday Of the Oldest merchants re
ported that he cured of neuralgia of the head
years standing and bad that his teeth Sell out from its
effects Call and letters. Was there ever SO many
cures wonderful cures, made by any other medicine
All ask of the afflicted is that they try Hampton's
Vegetable Tincture, the great purifier Of the blood
for all chronic diseases, dyspepsia, rheumatism
scrofua and all complaints of the stomach bowels
-~' MORTIMER MOWBRAY,
General Agents, Baltimore ST.
For sale by 0. A. strecker Richmond Va, J. b. Jones
Co., Petersburg, do G. II. Hathaway, Norfolk, do; j.
H. Boush, Portsmouth,, do. au 22-tr
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CLASSICAL, MATHEMATICAL, AND COM
MERCIAL. INSTITUTE

Under the care Of Rev. Alfred Holmead, Rector.
and Mr.. Charles Tucker, A. M
THE DUTIES of this Institution will be resumed o,
the 18th of August in the lower Saloon of Mr.. ca
rusi's building.
In English, Mathematics Greek, Latin, and French
the will be full and thorough. Pupils fitted foI
the Counting room or College.
The experience Of fifteen years. in the management OF
boys induces the confident belief that the satisfaction
pressed by their former patrons both in Mary
land and Virginia, will be shared by those who may b.
For and further information apply to the Rector
the Rev Alfred Homead at his residence 9TH bewee
Il and streets jy 29-dr
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NARA
SILK GOODS.

DowEN McNAMEE, III and ia Broadway, New
ID York, have now in store and will receive by early
buckets and steamers, a very extensive u
french, German, English. italian, and India
SILK AND FANCY GOODS,
mbracng every variety of the and richest styles
,fnred in this market Sample cards are now ready
nurtry, and particularly old friends end custom
assured that every attention has been paid to
present stock of goods unqualified either in extent
variety, by any similar establishment in the country.
gns samples furnished by us, and will be found
,dapcd to the best trade In the larger cities and
The following embrace the leading articles Of stock:
Extra rich Chene and Brocade Silks.
Rich Paris Bareges, Musins and 0rgandies
Rich printed Silk Tissues article.
New style English Poplins.
Barege dc Laines Paris patterns.
New style French Prints.
English Scotch, and American Printed Lawns.
Super Black Gros de Rhines.
French and English Ginghams.
Plain and embroidered Canton Grape shswb.
Rich Paris Ribbons, large assortment.
Millinery Silks, Grapes, &c.
Dress Trimmings, newest style.
Bombazines Alpacas and Muslin de Laines-.
Iaces and Embroidery.
Linens and white Goods Of every description.
Kid Gloves, best manufacture.
English and German silk and Cotton Hosiery
Long and Square Cashmere Shawls
Rich Silk Mantas, great variety.
Pongcc and Spitalheld Handkerchief
italian Crayats and Sewing Silks.
Also great variety of rich goods for evening dresses
not enumerated in the above.
Also Snchews Ssrnets Fancy silk Crayats Raw State
Plaid Long ShawlS, Linen Cambria handkerchief Green
areges, Satins, Silk Scsrf Suspenders Plain black and
high colored Mouseline de lanes Turkey red Prints
Curtain Musns Oil Silks, Belt Ribbons, serges Satin
Vestings, &c
eS~ Those who visit this market for SIX Goods VII.
would consult their interest, and who desire to see
stock unsurpassed In every department the very low
est market prices are respectfully invited to call.
m
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF GEORGETOWN
COLLEGE

Corner of r and 12h SIS, Washington, ID. G.
rINHE LECTURES will commence the first Monday
in November and continue until the latter part Of
March.
FACULTY.
NOBLE YoUNe NJ d. Professor of Principles and Practice
of Medicine.
CHARLES II. IdEBERMAS, NJ D. Professor of Institutes
and Practice of Surgery.
FLopoARDo HOWARD M D., Professor of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children.
JOHNSON Eliot, NJ. D., Professor Of Anatomy.
A. RITcHE, NJ d. Professor Of Institutes of Me-
dicine.
JAMES NJ. AUSTIN, NJ. d. Professor of Materia Medica
and Therapeutics.
J. w ii. LovEJoY, NJ. d., Professor Of Chemistry.
SAMUEL w. EVERETT, NJ D., Associate Professor and
Demonstration Of Anatomy.
Clinical Lectures will be delivered and operations per-
formed on patients from the Infrmary and Dispensary
attached to the College.
The College building has been recently erected at great
expense provided with large and convenient Lecture
Halls and Anatomical ROOMS and is admirably adapted
for medical instruction.
Fees for full course of Lectures $1,000
Naturalization paid only once) 500
emonstrator's Ticket 1000
Perpetual Ticket 1900
Fee for those who have attended two full
courses In other Colleges 5000
FLOD0ARD0 HOWARD, NJ. D., Dean,
au 20-1awtNov Corner of 10th and streets.
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LAURENCE THOMSON q co.

IMPORTERS Of Brandies, Wines, and segars, No. Ex-
change Place, Baltimore, offer for sale extensive
assortment Of
BRANDIEs-J. Hennessy, J. J. Durand superior old
Jean Louis 1911 and 1888; Maglory; otsrd, Dupuy Co
Pinet, Castillon Co.; Marel; .Durand Co: "A saiu
nette; J. J. Dupuy and J. Fraud brands.
WlNES-Champagne, Clsret, and Hook, Of various
grades Also, Port Sherry Madeira, Sicily Bsbop Bur.
gundy Malaga, and other Wines in great variety.
SEGARs-Hsvsna and Principe seQars, OF approved
brands, constantly resolving from the manufsctursrs
HOLLAND GIN-Grspe and Gray Mare brands OF nns
h.,cr sso London Brown Stout and Porter; Bordeaux
and Msrsees Sweet OIL sardnes, Maccaroni, vsrmicel,
cSnAry sssd h. mar ~
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Correspondence Of the New York Herald
Captain Victor Ker.

To the Editors of the ~. y Herald: In your
paper of Saturday you say that Victor Ker, one
of the persons shot by the blood-thirsty Moorish
Castilians of Havana, "was the son of DIR. Ker
of New Orleans, who was a surgeon in the Bril-
fish army during the battle of New Orleans. y
So far from that being the case, DR.. Ker was
surgeon in the American army during that bat
tie, and was the right-hand man and bosom
friend of General Jackson before, during and
after the war. His son, William H. Ker, then
eighteen years of age, commanded a battery of
two guns during the memorable 9Th of January,
1916, and signalized himself by his cool bravery
and the havoc he made in the ranks of the enc
my He was afterwards appointed Postmaster
of New Orleans by General jackson.
Another son of DR.. Ker is an officer in the
United States army. His christian name is
Croghan, so called after the hero of Sandusky.
A grandson, named Wilmer Shields, whose fa.
ther was also engaged in the battle of New Or
leans, is an officer in our navy. Dr. Ker was OF
Virginia extraction, | believe; and better
American, purer patriot, more sincere friend,
or more thorough-going and untiring demo.
cratic republican than he, never walked the
earth, with "the human face divine" under the
front part of his hat. Having resided in New
Orleans some years after the first of January,
1882, am enabled to speak from the card, ana
correct this mistake which you made yesterday.
Yours, CHARLES WEBB.
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BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE,
BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEWS


OWING to the lat revolutions and counterrevolution
~ among the nations of Europe, which have followec
each other in such quick succession, and of which IT,
end is not yet" the leading periodicals of Great Britain
have become invested with degree of interest hitherto
unknown They occupy middle ground between the
newspapers and the elaborate and ponderous treaties
be furnished by the historian at future day Whoeye
these periodicals obtains correct and
count of all the important political events of the OH
World as they occur and learns the various conclusion
drawn from them by the leading spirits Of the TIL
uewed attention to the works they publish and the
low prices at which they offered to subscribers. TIL
following is their list viz:
THE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW,
THE EDINBURGH REVIEW,
THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW,
THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW, and
BLAoKwooD's EDINBURGH MAGAZINE.
In these periodicals contained the views, moderately
though clearly and firmly expressed of the three greatest
woodn and the London Quarterly are Tory the Edn
burgh Review" Wing, and the :" Westminster Review
liberal. The "North British Review" owes its establish
the last great ecclesiastical movement in Scotland
and is not ultra in its views any of the grand de
partnents of human knowledge Itwas originally edite'
by his son-n]aw, DR.. Hanna, associated with Sir Dav
Brewster. Its literary character is of the very highes
order The Westminster though REPRINTED under tina
title only is published in England under the title of til
g Foreign Quarterly and Westminster" it being in fact
union of the two Reviews formerly published and reprnte
under separate titles 1t has therefore, the advantage b.
this combination of uniting in work the best feature
of both, as heretofore issued
Inc ABOVE Perloulctis new
diaely their arrival by the British steamers in beau
ful clear type fine white paper, and faithful
pies of the orginals-Backwood's Magazine being
act fac simils of the Edinburgh edition.
TERMS:
For any one Of the four Reviews, So 90 per annum.
For any two, do 90
For any three, do 90
For all four of the Reviews, 90
For Blackwoods Magazine, 8 90
For Blackwood and three Reviews, 8 90
For Blackwood and four Reviews 10 90 -"
Payments 10 be made in all ia ddrdnce
S-Remittances and comm unicatons should be always
addressed, post paid franked, to the Publishers,
LEONARD SCOTT 4 CO.,
10 Fulton street, New York.
mar A- Entrance "a Gold st
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THE UNION FEMALE ACADEMY

On 14M street, bettoeen II and NeW York AUenue
AIRS q. RICHARDS will commence the Second Yea
Il of her Seminary for Young Ladies' SEPTEMBER STH
suitable brick building just erected for the purpose
and fitted up with the best furniture. The young adcs
will have free of charge, to the library, and the
large and beautiful collection Of apparatus in tn,
Union Academy They will also have the privilege of
tending the monthly Lectures Philosophy, Chem
istry, &c, by the Principal of the Union Academy.
Circulars obtained of the Principal, OF 14th AM
a II. Farnham's Bookstore. Tau 2-eodiv
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First Premium Grand and Square Pianos.
KNABE q GEHLE. Mannfactn,

m&HsH hNABE GZEHLE, Manufacturers,
Nos. 4, 9, s, g. and IL Eutaw street. Bal
III n ri hi timore. New tributes to the excellence
4 of Baltimore made Piano Fortes. The
aryand Institute, at their last exhibition awarded to
the First Premium for the best Grand Piano. and also
First Premium for the best Square Piano exhibited
will be recoleced that in 1S4S Piano also received
he First Premium by the same Institute.
Such testimonials not easily earned, are not TO
lightly regarded We may therefore say that having
AIKEN the First Premium wherever Instruments met
with competition, offer them to the public with con-
ldence might not otherwise guaran teeing all
Instruments made by TO give satisfaction, they may
be exchanged within six months from day of sale The
durability of workmanship further guaran
i've years.
Having just completed large additions to Manufac-
rpry hope now to supply all who may honor with
heir patronage and invite all who desire superior
Instrument carefully adapted to the elimatea very
Nortant matter, and which have made careful
udy-to call and examine various styles, which we
constantly finishing, and which will be sold the
owcst market price for cash approved paper.
In addition to the above public testimonials Pianos
recommended in of the highest praise by
Glowing eminent artists, whose certificates
our Warerooms Charles Bochsa the great composer
md musical director TO Mad A. Bishop; Mr. Geo. Knoop
Hiss Adele and Charles Hohnstock, and other distn
ushed performers To the many plshed Professor
md Amateurs, by whom Pianos constantly used,
yhilst making thankful acknowledgements to them
refer for further testimonials.
Old Pianos taken in exchange
Pianos hired and tuned. mar "a
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who have purchased them lie would respectfully sub
init that an establishment like his, which gives regular
employment at fair tfpng prices, to large number of
respectable and Industrious females deserving Of liberal
encouragement from the citizens Of Washington especial
y who are bound by principles of reciprocity and inter
and mechanics.
Shirts, Collars Bosoms, Cravats, andkerchiefs, Sus-
penders &C., constantly kept for SALE Call and view the
assortment. -. 49,, ...~.
Good sHIRT-MAKE Rs can always obtain employment.
June 18-eotf EIptelligencer copy.l
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JAS. F. HARVEY, Undertaken,
Seventh street, bcttoeef @ and II street

Seventh street, 6ettoeen q and II steets,
WOULD respectfully return his thanks
to his fellow-citizens, and those Of the
rounding country for their past patronage and would in
form them that he is fully prepared to m all orders for
Funerals at the shortest notice He would respectfully
that he has taken considerable pains to provide him
self with all of conyenionces for Undertaken
His mode of preserving bodies the ,odrms oedteT has
never failed TO give the utmost satisfaction,
Rsy- lie keeps constantly hand large supply Of
ready made C0FFINS of all sizes.
lima 2-NW&S-y TMarlbpro' Gazettn-1y1
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A NEW IMPROVEMENT
For Fitting up Stores with Fancy II

IN u. aEIGER, Builder and Architect would respect
fully inform his friends and the public in general
that he is prepared TO Stores and build Fancy Fronts
ON an entire new PLAN embracing all the latest improve
ments The work be done without stopping the bust
ness while the work Is going on.
He Ia also prepared TO do all kinds OF work In the build
Ing ne at the shortest notice and the most reasonable
All business entrusted to his care win be promptly
attended To. $500 vy
Plsc, Of business on street. between 9th and 10th
1---dm =
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Encourage your own Mechanics, Manufacturers,
and Seamstresses.

WILLIAM III. FAULKNER,
Sign Of The Shirt, south side of
Penna. avenue, respectfully In
vites the citizens Of Washington,
and all others who desire to have
SHIRTS Of all sizes, qualities,
pattern, or price, 10 call upon
him ut his Shirt Factory, oppo-
site the United States Hotel ;
where he will execute their or
ders, and warrants his shirts,
which are manufactured By the
iSeamstresses Of Washington only,
to be good Ats and good work
manship. william II. Faulkner
has 30 Washington seamstresses
constantly employed in making
shirts, the demand for which has
greatly increased since they have
been worn and tested by mem
hers of Congress and other citi-
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"THE UNION ACADEMY"

Corner of l4th street and NeW York Auenue
THIS ACADEMY will be opened the LIST of Septem
i Der. H. RICHARDS, A. NJ, Principal HENRY CHASE
A. b., Assistant Professors A. ZAPPoNE, Professor
French and other modern languages Prof GIBSON ha
charge of Drawing and Painting. Those wishing to en-
the School must make immediate application, as tn,
register is nearly full Circulars obtained of the Prnc
pal of 14th andI; at r. Farnhams Bookstore
Il
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A. ZAPPOEE.

Teacher of French, Spanish and Halian- Translator
General agent.
A FEW BEGINNERS may be taught on the Guitar
N Glasses of gentlemen meet at his room, Pennsy
vania avenue, north side, between 3d and ~ street
10
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EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE for YOUNG LADIE,

Northeast corner Of 9Th and f. streets.
rTNHE INSTITUTE will resume its session on the frs,
of September with efficient corps of Professors and
Teachers in every department
Terms for boarding pupils, $3.50 per annum, including
English and Mathematics.
Terms for day pupils-per session of fpe months-from
$40 TO S22 in English and Mathematics.
Ancient and modern languages, Music Drawing, Paint
ing, &C.. Circulars to be had Of the Principal
Early application for admission is necessary.
WILLIAM ]. CLARK, Principal.
WASHINGTON Cry, August g. 1851.
A
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Gregory. California Packags Exprs...

THE SUBSCRIBERS win despatch
<rA SPECIAL MES6ENGER6, twoor more
II. n.kINN times per month, by Steamships, via
| CHAGREs and PANAMA, In charge
- parcels, jewelry, vaIuables and mall
ape attsr which viii In all arrive In San FRAN
/ the mail.
We Deg to announce 70 the public that have
eonnsxion With the heaviest trans, hauss an
me who are bound to us to transport our goods
M .na9res 70 PANAMA. advance Of an alh, ealsxss
mt uthg made arrangements with the u s. Mail and
all oSr steamers on the Pacific, for the carriage Of our
we are prepared To guarantee delivery In San
Francisco within specified time '' ~ ~
In addition TO the superior qualities of the n o.. -,
transaction OF Mercf andise M manifest
The U. g. Mail and all other competitors p the
afen of letters and parcels between the Pacific and A.
.antic states, well known already generally an
preciaed by the public The value OF letter
delivered by three four days in advance of all other
competition, being properly estimated n
We have also es ablished agencies in GUAYAQUIL
bALLAO, and VALPARAISO, for which ports, and
cties on the South American coast prepared TO
receive LETTERS and PARCELS which will be promptly
despatched to their destination by agent in Panama.
me mall for South America il made up but onre a
month. THOMPSON q UITcHroCK
Managers and Agents,
n,,,, - l49 Pear cor Of " all ST., New YORK.
REFER, by PERMISSION, to Messrs. johnson 4 Low
ien Up wall st.; spoford, Teston Co., as South St;
street. 70 49, az
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EDUCATIONAL.
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL,.

On street, 6eta0een Ninth and Tenth.
MRS. @. AND MISS NJ. A. cox will resume their du
1 ties as Teachers In this Seminary the first Mon
day In September next ALI the branches Of an English
education are taught by them; also French Music Draw
Ing and Painting.
TERMS. .."
For English studies, from So to IS per quarter.
For Music the Piano, with of instrument xl2 do
For Drawing and Painting S. do.
For French, 81 do.
Boarding, including Bedding Washing Lights and Fuel
1856 per quarter.
REFERENCES
William Jones, NJ D., Washington.
Gen. X. @. Weightman, do.
James r. Halliday, esq. do.
A. f. Cunningham, esq, do
Rev. Mr.. Prettyman, Female Institute, Wilmington
Delaware.
r. @. Bowie, esq, Baltimore, Md.
Samuel NJ. Janney, Sprngdale Boarding School, Lou
doun county, Va
Rev. X. Jacobs, Charleston, 8. g. TAU 25--6t
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New and Beautiful Style Of Painting
NHE undersigned have the pleasure Of announcing TO
their customers, and the Public generally, that they
are successfully using that beautiful and dura
Die article but lately introduced into this ctthe Zinc
Faint from the Sussez Mines N j. which far surpasses
in beauty of finish and durability the best of white leads
All dsagreeable and poisonous effects, to other
Paints, are by this avoided We would respectfully refer
hose who wish to be better informed Of its merits before
having their houses painted, to-
Com. G. w. Skinner, Com. JOS. Smith, J. Lathrop esq.,
Navy Agent, Major w. Reilly; and Thos Radcliffe, esq.
D. FINCH SON, cor. of Il and 18th SITS
N. B. All shades of different coors made from this
article. June lift
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ADJUSTMENTS.

nIC-NIC.-The members Of the TERPSICH0REAN
CLUB respectfully announce that their PICNIC will
take place at Arlington Spring ON the 18th instant
The boat will leave l4h street bridge at O'Clock pre-
eisely. au 23-SM&W3t+