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GEORGETOWN AND IT'S AFFAIRS.

GEoRGETowN. September 6-12 M
regret to learn that while little daughter
Of MIR. Henry King was at play with some other
children, on yesterday, she accidentally fell
and broke one of her arms.
All our mills and factories have a supply Of
water this morning, and are in full operation.
Owing to the unfavorable state Of the weather,
the contemplated pleasure trip Of the beautiful
packet-boat Delaware has been postponed until
Monday next.
discover that paragraph in my commune
cation of yesterday has aroused my friend Of
the Reporter, and caused him to make some
pretty hard, though harmless, thrusts at me.
and to perpetrate upon his numerous readers
some little jesting; but he still remains non
committal
The health Of our town never was better Of
the present season of the year than it is now.
There is quite brisk trade going on at the
canal at the present time, and many boats are
arriving.
The canal boat Baltic arrived here yesterday.
This is new boat, second trip, built by Ohio
Baker, and is one of the most splendid on the
canal.
The boat Oregon has beat her last quick trip
by half day, having made the round trip from
Georgetown to Cumberland in eight and half
days.
Drocers' Rest.--676 head Of beef cattle 21(
sold to city and Georgetown butchers at prices
ranging from So 25 to 50 81 per hundred
pounds gross 466 head drove to Baltimore.
Old sheep, from So to So per head; hogs, SO
lambs, 81 so to 50 25.
Flour and Gram Market.-About 1000 bbls-
new good brands changed hands yesterday at
S3 81f. Wheat remains at last quotations.
There was sale this morning of 1900 bushels
of yellow corn at 55 cents
AJTiUaLs. Packet schooner Harriet Garri-
son, Scott, Philadelphia, to E. Pickrel g. Co.
tSaaed.--Packet schooner Volant, Smith. New
York; schr. Judge Whitman, Thatcher, Alexan-
dria.
Canal 7rade.-Arrived, Louisa, 90 miles,
flour and wheat; Jas. f. Essex. 81 miles, 900
bbls. -four; Catharine Shafer, 80 miles, wheat
and corn; Mountain Ranger, Cumb., l04 tons
coal; Baltic, 81 miles, ], 114 bills -four; North
Bend, Cumb., coal; G. II. Ohr, Cumb., lO2
tons coal; Augusta, Cumb., 104 do Freeman
kawdon, Cumb., 1Ol do; Martha Frances 81
miles, limestone; Osprey, Cumb., % tons coal
Belle, 20 miles, 444 bbls. -four and 900 bush.
els wheat; Oregon, Cumb., 93 tons coal; P. F.
Thomas, 81 miles, wood Caroline Cumb, 100
tons coal; Anna Marion, II miles, 900 bbls
-four; f. ]. Neal, Cumb, 10S tons coal
Departed-Charles F. Nudge, Ohio, James
Terrill, Frances, Morning Star, Capt. Walker,
Rough and Ready, Southampton, Canonicus,
Reindeer, and Edward Paysen. ELECTRO.
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~ REAT chance for Book Agents TO clear from $500 70
VI 81, 900 yearl Books OF universal utility. SEARS
NEW AND POPULAR wORKs-the most splendidly
illustrated volumes tor families ISSUED the Anne
rican continent containing than FOUR THOUSAND
CRAVINGS designed and executed by the most eminent
artists of Engend and America.
The entire series have been carefully examined and
strongly recommended 10 Superintendent Trustees and
Schools by the following gen
His Excellency Hamilton Fish, Ex-Governor of the
State of New York Christopher Morgan Secretary OF
State, and Superintendent of Common Schools, N Y; T.
Romeyn Beck esq NJ d. Secretary of the Regents Of the
University NJ " the Legislative Committee Colleges
Academies, and Common Schools; Rev. Edward Hitch
cock LII D. President of Amherst College, and Professor
Of Geology, Massachusetts,
Amherst College, Dec. 25, lS4s
Mr.. Robert SdTs-Dear Sir: have looked the
tire series of your valuable publications with much In
terest and profit and quite surprised at the amount
Of literary labor yon have performed and the research 1t
must have cost you TO obtain many fine illustrations
while you have active superintendent Of extensive
business also gratied at the decidedly moral and
religious influence which your books will exert and
effects Of that light and immoral literature which deuges
the land, and like the frogs Of Egypt comes even to
the kneadng troughs Of our Kitchens May you live long
to follow your plans.
Respectfully and sincerely your Obliged servant
EDWARD HITCHCOCK.
\ sThe works alluded TO having been examined and
recommended follows and popular Pictorial
Description of the United States Pictorial History OF thu
Europe Description of Great Britain Ireland, Pcto
rial Family Annual Treasury of Knowledge Information
for the People, The Family Instructor Pictorial Sunday
Book Bible biography, Bible History, and second series
of The Wonders Of the World.
Gentlemen Of responsibility and Of good address wanted
10 sell the above popular Pictorial Works Full particu
lars Of the principles and profits Of the Agency will BE-
given application either personally by letter. The
Please address ROBERT SEARS, Publisher,
mar A- 12S Nassau street. NY.
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF GEORGETOWT
COLLEGE


Corner Of r and 18th sts., Washington, d. C.
rJ,HE LECTURES will commence on the first Monday
J. in November and continue until the latter part Of
March.
FACULTY
NOBLE YoUNa d. Professor of Principles and Practice
of Medicine.
CHARLES H LIEBERMAS, NJ. d. Professor of Institutes
and Practice of Surgery.
FLoDoARDo HOWARD NJ. D., Professor Of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children.
JOHNSON ELIOT, NJ. d., Professor of Anatomy
JOSHUA A. RIrcME M d. Professor of Institutes Of Me-
dicine.
JAMES NJ AUSTIN, NJ. d., Professor Of Materia Medica
and Therapeutics.
j. w. II. LOyEJoY, M. D., Professor Of Chemistry.
SAMUEL w. EyERErr, NJ. D., Associate Professor and
Demonstration of Anatomy.
Clinical Lectures will be delivered and operations per-
formed patients from the Infrmary and Dispensary
attached to the College.
The College building has been recently erected 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 $4,000
Matriculaton (paid only once) 500
1 1emonsirators Ticket 1000
Perpetual Ticket 10000
Fee for those who have attended two full
courses in other Colleges 5000
FLoDoARD0 HOWARD, NJ. d., Dean,
au 20-1awtNov Corner of 10th and r streets.
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First Premium Grand and Square Pianos.

rxyxzr-1 KNABE a GEHLE Manufacturers,
-|v1S7J1 Nos. 4, g. 8, 0, and ii Eutaw street. Bal
TH-H tinore. New tributes to the excellence
Z y of Baltimore made Piano Fortes. The
Maryland Institute their last exhibition, awarded to
the First Premium for the best Grand Piano. also
the First Premium for the best Square Piano exhibited
1t will be recoeced that in 1sIs Piano also received
the First Premium by the same Institute.
Such testimonials not easily earned and not TO
be lightly regarded We may therefore say that having
taken the First Premium, wherever Instruments
with competition, offer them to the public with a
fdence might not otherwise avow, guaranteeing all
Instruments made by to give satisfaction, they may
he exchanged within six months from day of SALE The
durability Of workmanship further guarantee for
five years.
Having just completed large additions TO Manufac
tory, hope to supply all who may honor with
their patronage and invite all who desire superior
Instrument carefully adapted to the climaea very inn
portant matter, and which have made careful
sudyto call and examine various Styles which
constantly finishing and which will be sold at the
lowest market price for cash approved paper.
In addition to the above public testimonials, Pianos
recommended In of the highest praise by the
following eminent artists whose certificates be
at Warerooms Charles Bochsa the great composer
and musical director TO Mad. A. bishop; Mr. Geo. Knoop
Miss Adele and Charles Hobnstock and other distin
guished performers To the many accomplished Professor,
and Amateurs, by whom Pianos constantly used
whilst making our thankful acknowledgements to them
refer for further testimonials.
Old Pianos taken In exchange.
Pianos hired and tuned mar "a
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mar "a
SILK GOODS.

D0WEN McNAAIEE liz and la Broadway, New
I'D York, have in store, and will receive by early
packets and steamers very extensive assortment Of
French, German, English, Italian and India
SILK AND FANCY GOODS,
embracing every variety Of the newest and richest styles
offered in this market Sample cards now ready
for exhibition Merchants from every section Of the
country, aud particularly our old friends and CUSTOM
present stock of goods unequaled either in extent
variety by any similar establishment In the country.
Many of our richest goods manufactured from de-
signs samples furnished by us, and will be found
adapted to the best trade in the larger cities and towns
The following embrace the leading articles Of stocks
Extra rich Chenc and Brocade silks.
Rich Paris Bareges, Muslins, and Organizes.
Rich printed silk Tissues, new article.
New style English Poplins.
Barege de Laines Paris patterns.
New style French Prints.
English. Scotch, and American Printed Lawns.
Super Black Gros de Rhnes.
French and English Ginghams.
Plain aud embroidered Canton Grape shawls
Rich Paris Ribbons, large assortment.
Millinery Silks, Grapes, &c.
Dress Trimmings, newest style.
Bombazines Alpacas, and Muslin de LANES.
Laces 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 Mantillas, great variety
Pongee and Spitalfeld handkerchief
italian Cravats and Sewing Silks.
Also great variety Of rich goods for evening dresses
not enumerated in the above.
Also sinchews, Sarnets, Fancy silk Cravas Bay State
Plaid Long Shawls Linen Cambria Handkerchief, Green
Bareges, Sans, Silk Scarf Suspenders Plain black and
high colorcd Mousene dc LANES, Turkey red Prints,
Curtain Muslins, Oil Silks Belt Ribbons, Serges, Satin
"a Those who visit this market for SIR Goods, wbs
would consult their interest, and who desire 10
stock unsurpassed every department at the very low
est market prices are respectfully invited to call.
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WIN. GOODRICH 4 co.'s MERCANTILE a LAW
wv AGENCY, No. 116 Market ST., Philadelphia.
ASSOCIATE OFFICES.

ASSOCIATE OFFICES.
TAPPAN a DOUGLASS New York.
X. RUSSELL co, Gate Geo. w. Gordon,) Boston.
j. ID. PRATT co, Baltimore.
WIN. b. PIERCE Co, Cincinnati.
CHAS. BARLOW a Co, st. Louis.
WIN. u. PIERCE & CO., Louisville.
This well known and extensive establishment invites
Merchants Manufacturers and Bankers TO investga-
ton of its system and gratutous test of It's records of the
standing and responsibility traders in the u States
Our increased patronage has enabled during the
year. 10 open Offices in Cincinnati Louisville S. Louis
and New Orleans; these In connection with long
tablished Offices In Boston, New York, and Baltimore
enable to offer facilities and which time and
experience alone could accumulate, and which believe
unequalled.
Weae prepared TO make collections in any Of the States
Territories, Canada, England, Ireland Scotland France
Germany, and In any commercial port Of the world and
will pay particular attention old and doubtful debts in
the collection OF which have extraordinary fac
tics, and have been unusually successful.
Having full lists and reports Of nearly all the Attorneyp
In the United States mt all times prepared 70 iur
nisl you, gratutousy the names OF good and responsive
lawyers In any part the United States ana Canadas
Connected with Agency IL Commissioner for near
ly ALI the States who enabled to afford every facility
and legal form for preparing accounts &C. for Immediate
usc thereby avoiding delay ssn fatal 70 the collection
on 4 asbt. : q mar "A
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CLASSICAL, MATHEMATICAL, AND COM
MERCIAL INSTITUTE

Under The care Of Reu. Alfred Holmead, Rector,
and Mr.. Charles Tucker, H. M
UNHE DUTIES of this Institution win be resumed on
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 for
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. viii be shared by those who may be
care.
For terms and further information apply the Rector,
the Rev Alfred Homead at his residence 9th between
Il and streets. jy 2e-df
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THE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN.
A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER.

Devoted 10 african Colonization and Civilization,
to Literature and General Intelligence
fIHE undersigned propose to publish, In the City Of
Washington, weekly newspaper, bearing the above
tte and dedicated TO sound morality in Politics. TO the
Union Of the States 10 the Of African Colonization
and Civilization, and TO all topics Of high and general
interest TO their country and mankind. They will
deavor TO impress upon the People and Government Of
the United States and of the States the
Of colonzing In Africa with their consent the free
people Of color Of this country and such may
free They will communicate to the public all important
information they obtain in regard to the Geography,
Exploration Resources, Commerce and Population Of Ar
rca the state of the Slave Trade and the
adapted for its suppresson and will enforce the duty
union among all Christian denominations in efforts diff
fuse the knowledge of Arts, Liberty and Christianity
among the barbarous people OF that Continent
They will aim TO render the journal instructive
useful Family Newspaper, and 10 for its columns
the public favor shall enable hem contributions lite
rary and scientific, of decidedmert
THE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN will be Of the size OF the
Home Journal National Era and exceed in size the
teligcncer the Union of this city; and, with but few
advertisements will be nearly filled with matter designed
TO I've Of interest to its readers.
II will be printed with type, fine white paper,
and in mechanical execution, be equal to the best
papers in the country.
TEnss-The Christian Satesman will be two dollars
year, payable in advance. ttH
Postmasters others, who may be pleased 10 act
voluntary agents. will be responsible TO those who
pay over to them subscriptions and 10 the order of such
agents, or to any who may make remittances for the
Christian salesman, II win be supplied the following
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LAURENCE THOMSON & CO.,

TMPOETERS OF BIandies Wines, and SeRars, No. Er-
1 change Place, Baltimore, offer for sale extensive
assortment Of 80 II
BRANDIES-J. Hennessy, ~ J. Durand, superior old
Jean Louis, 1911 and 1888; Magory Otard Dupuy Co.
Pnet Castillon Co.; Martell j. Durand Co.; A seig
nette j. J. Dupuy and ]. Fraud brands.
WINES--Champagne, Claret, and Hook, Of various
grades. Also Port Sherry Madeira Sicily Lisbon Bur
gundy, Malaga, and other Wines, in great variety.
SEGARS-Havana and Principe Segars, Of approved
brands constantly receiving from the manufacturers
HOLLAND GIN--Grape and Gray Mare brands, 81 fine
flavor also London Brown Stout and Porter; Bordeaux
and Marseiles Sweet OIL Sarines Maccaroni Vermice
Olives, Cepers, CASTLE Soap, Bog Rup, Reh srms.ens,
Canary Seed, ~. Ser ~
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W FOr VIC NJ the stOre-rOOms OF the
ladies' Union Benevolent and Employment Society on
Seventh street. next to 0ddFeows Hail. and on Capitol
HILL corner OF and First streets, east and south va
rety of clothing suitable TO tho season, comprising
ments for the laboring classes and children As these
articles are the work OF the Industrious poor the Society
invite all who In want Of this description of clothing
TO patronisc these establishments, and as very small
profit ON the work is added the prices will necessarily be
moderate. w 49, - =
Families requiring such work TO be done will benefit the
poor by sending II TO the Socieys rooms to be made
up.
To accommodate families Intelligence Office has been
opened at the store Seventh street. where those in want
Of servants may be supplied by paying small fee
BY order OF the Board Of Managers
All the papers of the city are requested To publish this
notice MS often convenient June a.
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"THE UNION ACADEMY. y

Corner Of l4th street and New York AUenue.
TNHIS ACADEMY win be opened the LIST Of Septem-
i Der. 2. RICHARDS, A. M. Principal; HENRY CHAsE,
A. b., Assistant Professor; A. ZAPPoSE Professor OF
French and other modern languages Prof GIBSON has
charge of Drawing and Painting. Those wishing to
ter the School must make immediate application the
register s nearly full Circulars obtained of the Princi
pal corner of l4th and at r. Farnhams bookstore
au lift
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sens who have purchased them He would respectfully sub
init that an establishment like his which gives regular
employment at far ttUg prices, TO large number of
respectable and industrious females OF liberal
encouragement from the citizens Of Washington especial
are hound by princi Piles of reciprocity and inter
and mechanics. 49,.
shirts, Collars, Bosoms, Cravats, Handkerchief sus-
assortment. rs ~ 80 --. $50 49, -
Good SHIRT MAKERs can always obtain employment.
june io-eou llntelligeucer copy1
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PRESERVING SUGARS.
TIN, IRON, STEEL, AND AGRICULTURAL

GOODS.
L HAVE JUST RECEIVED supply Of the following
articles, which will sell low as they can be had
In this market for cash:
Roofing Tin, bright and loaded, IA by 20
Bright Tin 10 by IA; Sheet Zinc
Bar, Round, and Square Iron-American, English and
Swede s N
band and Hoop Iron, Plough Plates and Landsides
Cart Steel, American and English Blister Steel
Cart and Buggy Axles, and Wagon Boxes
Horse Shoes, Horse Nails and Nail Rods
Cut and Wrought Nails and Spikes
Pumps, Grndstones, Whcelbarrows, and Trucks
Ploughs, Harrows and Cultivators
Corn Shelters and Corn Mills
Vegetable Cutters and Straw Cutters
Wheat Fans and Churns
Sausage Cutters and Sausage Suffers
Ok Yokes, Cattle Ties and Bull Rings
Root Pullers and Bramble Hooks
Fruit Gatherers and Corn Parchers
Shovels, Spades, Forks, Rakes and Hoes Ett"
Folding Ladders and Water Rams
Vegetable Boilers and Garden Syrnges
Wire for Fencing and Screw Wrenchcs
Garden Trowels, Pruning Scissors, &C., &c.
Il. WHEELER,
au 1l-eod2m Opp Browns Hotel, Pa nv.
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VIhuINIA AND MAHILANU LAND AGENCY.
III N. GILBERT has opened an office in Washington
IL. CITY, where he will give his prompt attention
all those who will favor him with the agency to sell farms
In Virginia. the District Columbia Having
followed farming heretofore, and being northerner by
BIRTH he can appreciate the wants as come from
the North for the purpose Of locating farms this vcin
y He has the agency to sell goodly number of
in Virginia. and those coming from the North would do
well to CALL before purchasing his residence on Penn
sylvana avenue first square west of the Capitol Gate
NAV 2Q--y *2m ..e&f y
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Encourage your own Mechanics, Manufacturers
and Seamstresses
WILLIAM II. FAULKNER,

WILLIAM II. FAULKNER,
Sign Of The Shirt, south side OF
Pennh. avenue, respectfully in
vites the citizens Of Washington,
and all others who desire to have
SHIRTS OF all sizes, qualities,
pattern, or price, TO call upon
him at his Shirt Factory, oppo-
site the United States Hotel
where he will execute their or.
ders, and warrants his shirts,
which are manufactured by Ue
Ssomstresses of Washington oniy,
to be good fits 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 nf HnpUroos aud otbo. .ltf
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EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE for YOUNG LADIES,

Northaoest corner Of 9M and 10 streets.
TTNHE INSTITUTE will resume its session the first
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 pe non1s-from
SO TO $22, 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 J. CLARK, Principal.
WASHINGTON CRY, August 3, 1851.
an 4-dtSen5a
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DR., Stickland's American Family Pills.
besides the catharc and antidyspeptc qualities of
Id these Pills, their adaptation 10 purify the boodto
the Liver Complaint Urina and Abdominal Diseases
and especially that class Of malades known Female
Complaints to relieve the system of Worms and pimpes
on the skin--may be SEEM set forth in pamphlet,
which can be had gratutously of the wholesale agent
..H A. GRAY, bookseller,
7th street. opposite dd-Felows Hall.
N. B.-The above PILLS to highly recon-
mended from responsible source, that do hest
tate believe that they will prove to be good the
introduced and that it will not be long before
their popularity and sale will be unparalleled.
June 6--eotf A. GRAY.
Also for sale by DIR. ii. II. WOODRUFF, Druggist,
IF II md bsta
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CENTRAL ACADEMY.

Second story, Old Medical College, corner Of Z
and Tenth Streets
THE duties of our Institution will be resumed on Mon
i day, September LIST, ensuing Circulars may be OBJ
tanned at the bookstores of Austin Gray Taylor Maury
and r. Farnham; Of ourselves of and Tenth
streets JAMES NOURSE,
au l4-d2m JOS. HARVEY N0URSE.
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EDUCATIONAL.
M. A. TYSON AND SISTERS SEMINARY FOR
YOUNG LADIES

On street, betsoeep 1911 and 1871.
DUTIES OF this longestablished institution viii
II be resumed ON Monday the 10th Of September, and
Is desirable that the pupils should be punctual their
attendance ON that day. for early organization OF the
nerent classes Parents and guardians wish to
Ter their daughters are respectfully invited to do
The location of this Institution Ia In the most healthy
part OF the city, the water excellent the air pure and
he sufficiently large TO permit the pupils
10 use heathfu exercise The several apartments are
spacious and well ventilated and the health conve
nence and comfort Of the pupils at all times regarded
All apparatus necessary for illustrating the various
branches Of natural science rnished and the services
Of professed French teacher secured
For references, &C., circulars may be obtained at
the bookstores Of r. Farnham, Taylor 4 Maury, at
the Seminary. After the first of September, the Prnc
pals will take great pleasure In showing those wishing
enter scholars through their establishment.
Terms, in advance. .h'f
Tuition in higher branches, including ornamental
Needie-work and Drawing, per quarter, $40 90
Preparatory Department, do. 90
Use of Maps and Apparatus, do. so
Fuel for the winter season, 80
Music, Painting, and the languages, extra charges.
au23-eotSep15
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The Boston Bee has counted secenty-three
changes in the Cabinet announced in the New
York Herald since April last The figures mus
be wrong.
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HAIR HAIR HAIR !
sFor s.Ie at the store-rooms OF enc

~ HHDs. PLASTEKEKS HAIR. Just received and
> for sale by GEORGE WATERS
sep 2-6t*l cor. Of High Water sts., Georgetown.