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LEVERETTS LATIN LEXICON,

THNLARGED AND IMPROVED, compiled chiefly from
the Magnum Totius Latnitatis Lexicon at Facciolat
Forcen the German works Of scheller and Lue
nemann embracing, also, the classical distinctions OF
words, and the Neurological Index from Freunds Lex
The present edition of this standard and favore Latin
Lexicon has been much improved by the transfer to its
columns of the classical distinctions of Latin words
given in the Lexicon of DR. VIM Freund, of Germany,
and translated by Riddle The classical degree of each
word is indicated by figure; for example, word without
figure is fully classical and Cceronia aoi the figures
/, Q, and g. words classical only in the first sec
ond, &C., degrees; and this distinction the student
ceives at glance The Psychological Index, also from
Freunds Lexicon has been incorporated into the present
edition of Leverett and will be found valuable acquis
tion While transferring these notes and marks cata
logues carefully kept of the words found in each
Lexicon, which not found in the other. On compar
ing these catalogues 1t found that the value and inn
portance of the additional words found in Leyere far
knowledge of the Latin language is concerned very
far that of those found In Riddles Freund The
extensive of Leveretts Lexicon in all parts of the
country and the preference which has been universally
given TO it all similar works. render its recommends
ton superfluous but attention to this edition Is
respectfully invited, being still worthy than its
predecessors Of the distinguished favor which
| has hitherto received.
/ WILKINS, CARTER a Co, Publishers,
mar "a 16 Water street, Boston
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.


EfH HkwH@FT~
TOURS OF DEPARTURE Of the Passenger Trains on
IL the Main Stem and Washington Branch Of the
Baltimore Ohio Railroad:
For Cumberland Hancock, Martinsburg, Harpers Ferry
Winchester Frederick, Ecotts Mills and intermediate
points, daily, at o'clock, a. Night Express Train
for Cumberland and the West leaves daily at o'clock
pm.
From Cumberland, daily, at s, a.
Do. do, by express train for Baltimore,
at 10 pm.
Hancock, 10L q. m.
Martinsburg, IL am.
Hsrper's Ferry, ~ am.
Frederick, u a. m. and u p. m.
Passengers going to, or coming nom the West by the
express tran pass the mountains in the daytime
come through by the express train from Philadelphia
will take the evening train from Baltimore The train
from Cumberland viii arrive to breakfast ut Baltimore
and It's passengers take the early line for Philadelphia
and New York.
Through tickets are issued between Baltimore and
Wheeling $11 90
Between Baltimore and Pttsburg /. 10 90
And between Philadelphia and Wheeling 13 90
And between Philadelphia and Pittsburg IL 90
Between Staunton, Va, and Baltimore s so
The accommodation train between Baltimore and Fred
erick will at present. leaving Baltimore at AZ D.
m. and Frederick at 40 minutes past Z, n m Sundays
excepted Fare at the rate Of three cents per mile.
WASHINGTON BRANCH
From Baltimore at Q, m. and p m. daily and at o,
a. m. daily, except Sundays.
From Washington at 0, a. and 5, p. M and at o. M
daily, except Sundays.
Round trip tickets, TO and from the Relay House. thirty
cents each. BY order:
mar "a J. T. ENGLAND, Agent.
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A New and Beautiful STYLE Of Painting

IIE undersigned have the pleasure of announcing to
their customers, and the Public generally, that they
successfully using that new, beautiful and dura
BILE article but lately introduced into this citythe Zinc
Paint from the SUSSEX Mines N. j. which far surpasses
in beauty of finish and durability the best of white leads
All disagreeable and poisonous effects TO other
Paints by this avoided We would respectfully refer
those who wish 10 be better informed of its merits before
having their houses painted, to-
Com c. w. Skinner, Com Jos. Smith, J. Lathrop esq
Navy Agent Major w. Reilly, and Tbos Radcliffe, esq.
ID. FINCH SON, cor. Of Il and 18th SITS
N. d. All shades Of different ooors made from this
article June lift
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General Emigration and Passage Office,

No. 81 Btrling SIP, Ne,o Fork, near Fulton Ferry.
HE subscriber begs leave TO inform his friends and
Il the public that his arrangements such for bring
ing out and forwarding passengers to and from Liverpool
by the old and vore Black Star Line of Packets sailing
to and from New York and Liverpool every week as 70
ensure cheap and quick conveyances The shps com
prisng this line all and first class packets, coi-
manded by old and experienced commanders; -. "a,
Also, Agent for the Star Line Of glasgow rss I 81
ing every month Also Agent for the splendid Line OF
New York and Louisiana Line Of New Orleans packets
sailing every week -. - p,o,i.,a
| I,sS "a Saotisnd TIiOS. II. 0BRIEN,
mar a. 81 Burling Slip, doors from South ~
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BY TELEGRAPH.
ARRIVAL OF THE ASIA.
NEW YoRK, July l6-l3 p.

Il
The steamer Asia arrived here at nine o'clock
this morning,
| At Liverpool on the sixth better grades of
cotton declined one-fourth during the week.
Lower grades declined one-fourth to three
notwithstanding dull Sales of the week thirty
one thousand bales. Flour advanced sixpence
since the Franklin's accounts. Wheat declined
three to fourpence during the week Corn de-
clned one shilling since the Franklin left. Pro-
visions quiet. Sugar and Coffee frmer. Money
easier. Consols 97s. American stocks steady
U. s. 6's of '6s, $llO3@$1l13. Colonial mar
kets generally better.
The packet ship Halcyon, from Liverpool for
New York, was wrecked within six days sail
of New York-crew and passengers all safe.
The English ministry were defeated on two
clauses in the Ecclesiastical Titles bill, and the
bill passed.
the admission Of Jews into Parliament was
passed. The chancery reform bill went through
the committee.
General news in France unimportant.
The Asia brought one hundred and ten pas
sengers. Nothing else of moment.
New ORLEANS, July 9.--The passengers of
the steamer Maria Burt, lost on her passage
from Galveston to this port, were all saved,
but the boat is total loss.
J. O. Benjamin, esq.,, President Of the Tehu-
antepec Railroad Company, finding that the
Mexicans were throwing all their influence
against the completion of the work. left here
to-day for Washington, where he goes to lay the
facts of the case before the Federal Govern
ment.
New YORK, July Is, p. m.-Miss Mary C.
Dyke was killed last evening by falling from
the fifth story through the hatchway in the
large book-bindery Of Mr.. Bumstead, in Ann
street.
CINCINNATI, July lathe large building
known as Woods Museum, in this city, was de-
stroyed by fire last night. Three dry goods
stores and one shoe store, with several smaller
establishments on the second floor, were also
destroyed.
RICHMOND, July 15.-From all parts of the
State we have accounts of severe drought which
has seriously injured the growing tobacco, and
quence of this unpropitious prospect tobacco
has advanced here, within week or ten days
past, fully one dollar per cwt.
UTICA, N. Y, July 15.-Jenny Lind's concert
here last night was immensely attended. She
was enthusiastically welcomed.
Boston, July 14.-On Saturday afternoon,
while Benjamin Howard esq.,, merchant on
Canal Wharf, was riding in his carriage with
his wife, sister and niece, the horses ran away,
and the party were all thrown out Mr.. How
ards sister died from the injuries sustained
yesterday; the others were not seriously hurt
July 15.-The Aldermen have appointed
committee to make preparations for celebrating
the completion of the Boston and Montreal Rail-
road. 1t is to be gotten up in magnificent STYLE
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General Banking and Exchange Business.
COMPREHENSIVE.
Clothing! Clothing! Clothing y!

HE subscriber would say to his friends and the pub
lie, that he has hand the largest and most desira-
BILE stock of Readymade Clothing (of all kinds to be
found in the District and he would invite all purchasers
who fond of buying and saving their
to give him CALL he feels confident that his low prices
and good articles must in all give entire satisfaction
BOYS CLOTHING in abundance of every desirable STYLE
make and nish suitable for the present season. which
he would invite the particular attention of parents and
guardians. VIM. WALL,
Penn avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS.
Rs~N N. B. fine assortment of piece goods constantly
hand which will be made to order at the lowest rates
June 1T
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SILK GOODS.

DoWEN McNAMER, 112 and ia Broadway, New
ID 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 ready
for exhibition. Merchants from every section Of the
country, and particularly old friends and custom
ers assured that every attention has been paid to
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 the best trade in the larger cities towns
The following embrace the leading articles Of our stock:
Extra rich Chene and Brocade Silks
Rich Paris Bareges, Muslins, and Organizes.
Rich printed Silk Tissues, article
New style English Poplns.
Barege de Laincs, 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 Shawls.
Rich Paris Ribbons, large assortment
Millinery Silks, Grapes, &c.
Dress Trimmings, newest style -,
Bombayines Apacas, and Muslin de LANES
Iaces and Embroidery. ,.,
Kid Gloves, best manufacture
English and German silk and Cotton Hosiery.
Long and SQUARE Cashmere Shawls.
Rich silk Mantillas, great variety,
Pongee and Spitalfeld Handkerchiefs.
italian Cravats and Sewing Silks
Also geatvariety Of rich goods for evening dresses
Also Sinchews, sarnets, Fancy silk Cravats Bay state
Plaid Long Shawls Linen Cambria Handkerchief Green
Bareges Satins, Silk scar Suspenders Plain black and
high coored Mousehne de LANES, Turkey red Prints,
Curtain Muslins, OIL Silks Belt Ribbons serges Satin
Vestngs, &c.
as- Those who visit this market for SIR Goods, who
would consult their interest, and who desire to
est market prices, ore respectfully invited to CALL
mar a.,
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To PARENTs.--Boys that have been properly
reared are men in point Of usefulness at sixteen,
while those that have been brought up in idle
habits are nuisance at twenty-one.
Lay it down as rule never to smile, nor in
any way show approval of merriment, at any
trait in child which you should not wish to
grow with its growth, and strengthen with its
strength.
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The Court of Queens Bench, in Canada, has
decided in relation to mutual insurance compa-
MES organized in the United States, that such
companies cannot legally carry on their opera
tons in the British Provinces; that they can
not maintain any action against parties on the
premium notes; neither could parties compel
payment from them on their policies.
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JAS. F. HARVEY, Undertaken,

Seventh street, between q and II streets,
WOULD respectfully return his thanks
UmHlnv to his fellow citizens and those Of the sur
rounding country for their past patronage and would in
form them that he is fully prepared to FIJI all orders
Funerals at the shortest notice. lie would respectfully
say that he has taken considerable pains to provide him
self with all Of oonvenences for Undertaken.
His mode OF preserving bodies an he ,odrmes oeder has
never failed to give the utmost satisfaction.
RS- lie Keeps constantly hand large supply OF
readymade C0FFINS, Of all sizes
June 2-MW&S-y Marlboro Gazette-1yl
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EDUCATIONAL.

A. ZAPP0NE,
Translator and Teacher Of French, Spanish and HdlidH.
~ ENTLEMEN taught at his room at moderate charge
VI Several commissions Of General Agency attended
to with punctuality. jy l2-n
THE UNION ACADEMY, Corner Of FOUR
Il TENTH STREET and NEW YORK AVENUE
new and elegant Building is being erected and will
be furnished in the most approved modern style TO
be opened He LIST September 1851. The Register is
OPEN and fast filling up with Of applicants for ad
mission Circulars be had from the Principal
II. FARNHAMS Book Store. Examination decide.
June lift r. RICHARDS, Principal
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THE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN.
A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER.

Devoted to African Colonization and Civilization,
TO Literature and General Intelligence.
fTNHE undersigned propose to publish, in the City Of
J. Washington weekly newspaper, bearing the above
Union of the States to the African Colonization
and Civilization and to all topics of high and general
interest to their country and mankind They will
deavor to impress the People and Government Of
the United States and of the several States the Importance
of colonzing in Africa, with their consent the free
people Of color of this country and such become
free. They will communicate to the public all important
information they may obtain in regard to the Geography
Explorations Resources, Commerce and Population Of AT
ra the state of the Slave Trade and the best
adapted for its suppression and will enforce the duty Of
union among all Christian denominations in efforts to diff
fuse the knowledge of Arts Liberty and Christianity
among the barbarous people of that Continent.
They will aim to render the journal instructive and
useful Family Newspaper, and to for its columns
the public favor shall enable then contributions lite
rary and scientific, Of decidedme
THE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN will be of the size of tn,
Home Journal National Era and exceed in size thu
Iselgencer the Union OF this city; and with but few
advertisements, viii be nearly filled with matter designed
to I've Of interest to its readers.
1t will be printed with type on fine white paper
and In mechanical execution be equal to the best
papers in the country.
TERMs-The Christian Salesman will be two dollars
year, payable in advance. r.
Postmasters others, who may be pleased to act as
voluntary agents. will be responsible to those who
pay to them subscriptions and to the order of such
agents, to any who may make remittances for the
Christian Salesman, it will be supplied the following
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LITERARY LABOR IN EURoPE.-Eugene Sue
received 1000 francs $50, OOO) for the Juif-
.Errant, which was published in the Consttu-
tionnel in daily numbers, and afterwards 40, 600
francs or about SIS, 900 for the manuscript from
NJ. Gosselin, who published it in volumes.
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A fragment of silver, one tenth of q cubic
line in size dissolved in nitric acid, will give
distinct milky color to 500 cubic inches of a
solution of common salt. Hence the magnitude
of each particle must be less than the 6alionth
of q cubic line
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The iron is laid on the Indianapolis and Terre
Haute Railroad to Eagle Creek, over three miles
west of Indianapolis, and is now being laid
down OF the rate of third of mile per day
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Gregory's California Package Express.

4
- THE SUBSCRIBERS win despatch
/ -,M SPECIAL MESSENGERS, two more
lUmElNM times per month, by Steamships via
| s-@Es1es9ssas4| CHAGRES and PANAMA, In charge
| %, - " OF parcels jewelry, yauabes and mall
ao matter which will in all arrive in San Fran
| the mail - - - =
we beg TO announce to the public that we have entered
connection with the heaviest transportation house
he ilnmus, who bound To TRANSPORT our goods
nom Chagres TO Panama. advance of All oger s1prsses
ana having made arrangements with the u g. Mail and
all other steamers the Pacific for the carriage OF our
goods we are prepared TO guarantee their delivery In San
Francisco within specified time. e-'--g
In addition 10 the superior qualities Of the linz f,r th
transaction of Merchandise its
the U. Mail and all other competitors the transpor-
aton of letters and parcels between the Pacific and At
lantic States, well known and already generally APP
preciaed by the public The value Of letter
delivered by three four days in advance all other
competition, being properly estimated.
We have also established agencies In GUAYAQUIL,
CALLAo, and VALPARAISO, for which ports and other
cities the South American coast, prepared to
receive LETTERS and PARCELS which will be promptly
despatched to their destination by agent in Panama
The mail for South America is made up but once o
month. THOMPSON a HITCHCOCK,
Managers and Agents,
149 Pear cor. of Wall st., New York.
REFER, BY PERMISSION, to Messrs. johnson Low
den, llb Wall St; spoord, Tleston Co., 48 South st.;
kesmith Co.. 90 Pine ST. and Levi Apgar Co., 70 Dey
street. mar 81
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FANCY GOODS, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC

WIN. H. CARY g. CO, 243 and 245 Pearl street. New
w York, invite the attention Of the City and Distant
which they offer at the lowest rates. either for cash
proved credit.
Under their present arrangements they offer great
Inducements on all their Foreign Goods, and will give
their customers the benefit of the large discounts which
they have gained by the increased amount Of their
chases.
They pledge themselves to sell many styles Of American
Goods at manufacturers prices.
Their stock Will be kept full during the whole and
all orders will be promptly supplied. They particularly
invite the Mexican and South American dealers to
those markets. also their stock OF Ivory Combs adapted
for expectation.
The following articles constitute part their stock
Linen ThreadsVaritus Makers plain and satin finished,
black, drab white, brown, and colored Nos 20x80
Spool CotonCark's, Alexanders, Smiths Eagle, and
Rciingtons white, black, and colored, Nos lox15O,
Tapes and Bobbinsnen and cotton assorted coors
CutleryRazors Knives, Shears, Scissors, and Table
Knives and Forks, Wade 4 Butchers Wostcnholm's,
Rodgers, and Other celebrated makers
Brushes-Har, Cloth Teeth Paint, Varnish, Shaving,
Shoe, Crumb, Horse, scrubbing, &C., &C., in great
variety
Musical Instruments yiolins Flutes Fifes
Clarionets, Harmonicans, &c.
FansA large and rich assortment, consisting Of bcnuti
also
Ivory Combs-Fne s, SIS, SIS, and NPU, 1ax4 u inches
CombsPlan and fancy Tuck, Dressing, Pocket and Side,
Guns-Single and Donbe, English and American, real
and imitation Twia; also a variety Of Rifles
Plstols-EnRsn ana German, rocket, Bell, dOi6er
Colts and Allen and Thurbcr's Revolvers; also,
complete assortment Of Sporting Apparatus ~.
auds and Ede's fine Extracts
Soaps-Iow's White end Brown, Windsor and Honey;
Lubin's, Guerlan's, Pinaud's, and Mangenet cou-
dray's assorted styles, &C., &C.
AIso-Percussion Caps, Needles, Pins Hooks and Eyes
Steel PENS SuspeIiers Buttons of all styles, Pocket
books, Port Monnaies Purses, Stationery, Beads,
whalebone, Looking glasses &c, &c.
Ivory Tortoise Shell, Pearl She'll Horns Tips &C., for
l manufacturers.
Catalogues in the French, Spanish, German and Eng
/ lish languages. mar 2-
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JAMES w. SHEAHAN,

attorney and Counsellor at Ldp,
DRACTISES in the Courts Of the District and prose-
cutes claims of every description before the several
Executive Departments and before Congress
AS Office and residence 2lst street, two doors north
of III. an lift
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GEORGETOWN.
SODA WATER.

L. KIDWELLiS celebrated SODA FOUNTAIN has opened
u for the Summer Campaign, at his headquarters in
Georgetown, where his friends and customers
can be supplied with the above article.
Visitors from Washington and strangers generally win
be much relieved from the effects of dusty ride hot
day by calling at his Drug Store on High street.
NAV l5-tf
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~ EVANS FIRE AND THIEF PROOF SAFES
w. for the of Merchants storekeepers and others
full assortment Of various sizes in store The above
Chests warranted equal TO any other make for security
against Fire OF Burglars having whstood the test of both
without injury or loss TO the owners In any instance
ALso-In store and for sale:
Seal and Letter Copying Presses and Books
Trucks, for moving Boxes, Bales, &c, in Stores
Druggists Presses, with Cylinders and Pans
Packing Levers for Dry Good Stores, &c.
Portable Shower Baths of new construction suitable for
warm or cold water
Refigerators, for keeping Meats Butter, Milk &C. in
dining room, hall, or cellar
Water Filters for purifying muddy or bad Water
by Rains, Limestone, Marl or other causes.
OLIVER EVANS,
OIL 8. Second, door below Chestnut street,
mara Philadelphia.
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If you would appreciate the power Of know
ledge, look at India, where 100, 900 Englishmer
keep seventy millions of blockheads in fear
trembling, and tax-gatherers.