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Tow and Job Boat.

-h q TIE steamboat MONDIANA
5r59.a is now engaged in the above
- business, andw tow and light
er vessels, or do any kirsdn~t Job work that LAY
offer. For terms, &c, apply to Capt Fuller, or
board or to c. b. g. WHELDEN,
% Pattersonville
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To HOuSekeeperS !!

r AIDES viii find in my assortment a line sup
Il DIV of Shred Isinglass, Lime Juice, Rose
Water; Extracts of Rose, Lemon, Vanilla and
Bitter Almonds; Arrow Root. Ground Ginger,
Cream Tartar, Sal H1ratus, Sage, Hops, Thyme,
Indelnbe Ink, Starch, and Washing Blue, new
article-for all of which solicit Their attention
and patronage. Y. % NND..
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@ The court-martial of Padua SEN
fenced the curate of Ceregnano, in the
neayince of Polessine, to two years ar
resi- s. afortress, for having, on the 18th
August 1850, being the birth-day Of the
Emperor, neglected to read after mass 9
the psavsr for the preservation ana
4ssospsrily Of his Imperial Majesty. Inc
sentence vas confirmed by the military
commandant Of the city and province
Of Padua on the 10th, and received ex-
eeniieu,s
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Fashionable Tailoring.

ga The subscriber has just returned rom
IA New Orleans with splendid stock OF gooas
M. in his line of business, among wnlen ~. III
Summer Cloths, MerinOs and Drllings q "a an
descriptions suitable for pantaloons' coats ,s; &c
Marseilles and other vest patterns o. 'he ia'es'
styles and Trimmings Of al kinds aa. - order can
Gentlemen wishing SlO,ns, na,sr;sI mai and n be en-
HOW ssd I 18th an excellent fit, at moderate prices
H. store is on Main street, in the house oceu-
pied by MRS. F" '. PETERMAN.
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:. vER,s CHERRY PEcToRAL-Ihs.
4 most popular and successful expec1o1nans Oh
,bs dav~fer sale at the ApothecarIe@s @ hsil-
'he e oay--'o' '- CHARLES RABE, N. D.
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CABINET MAKING.

= The undersigned have recently "a
opened shop on Willow street, -
i'm this place, for the purpose Of
furnishing all descriptions of Cabinet Work.
They will be prepared at any time to execute
orders at short notice and at reasonable prices
Persons wishing Cabinet Work done on their
plantation may be accommodated by applying at
their shop. ~ ,-r, co
Franklin, Jan. 10, 1s51.-ly
DR. CHARLES RABIES VERMIFUGE
for Plantation and Family use-put up IN
mint bottles-warranted equal to B. A. Fahnes-
tock's, or Peery's Dead Shot, is offered by me at
one-sixth their price, and will thus effect great
v;als. II will be sold in bulk to suit purchasers
The remedy has been tested in numerous cases;
and will be accompanied by ample verbal and
written directions. 1t contains neither pnkroot
chinaroot, nor calomel.
For sale at Apothecaries' Hall, Franklin.
- CRABE, M. d.
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EDWARD SIMON, JR., Atorney-at-L Lar,
IL will practice his profession in the Courts of
the Fourteenth Judicial District, for the parishes
of St. Mary, St. Martin and Vermillion.
10 Office opposite the Court House, on
Main street. 81
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A L. TUCKER, attorney and Counsellor
LAs altar, will attend promptly to all collec-
tons or other professional business entrusted to
his care. Office in Odd-Fellows' Hall, over the
store of Messrs. Talbot in Franklin.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
CODartnerSIlip.

FTNHE undersigned have this day formed a CO.
L partnership under the firm of BRENT N
BAKER, for the practice of Law at the courts OF
this district Their office is the same as hereto
fore occupied by A. w. Baker and is just be-
loyy Mr. GIordv's Hotel
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A young Arkansas lawyer had just
finished a glowing appeal to the court
in behalf of his client, when the Judge
tbus addreScad him.
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26
Laborsr, Wanted in Western New-York.

GENEsEE Co.. n. - Saturday, ''p' ~ I0'''
10 the Editors Of ne n y Ir5aHe.
There is great want OF Laborers
throughout the entire farming portion OF this
state think ! am within the limits OF truth
when say. q hundred thousand families codid
be- pfoftably employed.
Farmers. however complain that they cannot
oe, foreigners. and the immigrants complain
tina, when they 90 into the country they cannot
ret emuloyTent From my own experience
am satisfied that system could easily he
sdoptel. which will absorb large number oi
immigrants and give the farmer means Of cult
tatlra his land a. q reduced expense.
NJ plan has been, 70 build cheap, comfortable
house. costing from 80 to $50 Tor each fan-
,l,. Since have done 50 ! mud no difficulty In
getting a good supply ol hands. Most oI my H.
rorers in that way board themselves. and thereby
say. me- world Of trouble 10 my household
matters. and make Il easier ~ pay ~ poiAt
~ fact. l- makes sort Of partnership Det"e'h j.
,be urooretor ard The laDOrers, "hlch iS 20 or
mutual advantage.
vyoulc suggest - ny brother tanners 10 ify
the eXuefiment tlin. sou assured me tht
other oat. THAI tRe supply % Immigrants ""''''
be- eouai 10 any possible demand.
:. Necbaojr- " ould cone more INTO the coun-
~ ,Fav y.,g md plenty o. chances 10 SCI up
Tor .horr.el,es. AM be their oDn masters, "rh
plent, Of work a. all time In my httle village
bcrc. ;here j. ffs,.raie chance tor a goJ1
~agoo.rna.er, csbinetm4Aer and shoe maker
and +, ,hev will attend o. their business, thel
neeJ ~, iacA l0f aofa . single day. II g."
mechanic, wish 20 come into tae country, " u
f-rui.h ,aem land 10 1uic upon 5y the size 81
me ral.road a. a nominal rent, and viii agree o.
pay them tor their Improvements whenever tl-t
tt,i.b ~ leave The location j. very healtlirl
snt advantageous for almost any bu,lnes-
Yours. luly.
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26

failed Er. Price was largely ihe-r c'edito'
la,lr- furnished lhc- 70 CO. .i,-l aid sr 'ies o.
r,rrr en~e vila. snc 0l,1ra. 81 came .aio Pls>s--
..--. az ihc.- s-i4l s,aflt- hecre.at.on @-s
.h-rt c-c Tho w0--C.n 10 ,he mile are
sturdy fellows s1t .sc ,he peassntIy ot :Ae
lower 8. Lawrence. Gller rom those uPc-un-
.rv te..,-ns rso ara familiar ..rn, 70 eng men
Il largo and re-cu.a- fcte. AID O. heavy
fca;1lcs.
We wen. no l4rther th- Hs-iia Bay, wEer-
ffs Messengers were .-ulta Tor tie remote. lr-
teuor.-cte oi them priest engaged in d c..iI-
cult and doubtful attempt 70 .ound colon, on
Lake - John. ffy old miles urhe- 10 the
Ncuh. rom ths l.4kr the Saguenay taxes Is
rso. !: IS SAID that there IS some good land
around j.. but the colony does net gei On well
with the dIficu., and ezpens We wofa of clear
ny and building However the Father, q man
O., capital qualities. With French gaiety enough
to support the mos, desperate enterprise bade us
d smiling farewell and ST of for MS Journey
through the woods w stait q half hour looS-
ing abou. the village, tiA we were called 10 60
aboard Then the steamer was pat about. and
the ryer. Just before sunset We stopped again
Al LaSaoI. and ere night tail were once more
at anchor ou the Southern shore OF the =
Lawrence Tomorrow morning We take ln q
host OF passengers who have been spending the
summer al Cacouna. and 0y night shall be az
Quebec Lean wish others who hereafter make
the excursion 20 the Saguenay, no better ior-
tune than ours upon the Rouland H'A, VIII me
courteous attentions and meXhaust5lc good
humor OF Capt Jeans. An old traveller can
prizc he fortune of falling INTO hands 50 gen.
temany and hospitao.c. and for the SAKE Of
the public hope he may uot soon qul' route
where he has made himself so popular.
The Saguenay must become regular resort
for Summer tourists. To see II requires three
days absence from Quebec. If these ha>ty and
uucompacted notes shall contribute 10 excite the
attention of the public to one Of the great natural
wonders Of the continent, the purpose of their
writer VIII he accomplished G. 4. o.
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26
PniladeIphia MAGAZINES.

"SARrAIN" has no remarkable feature
THIS month" GRAHAM" - an excellent NUMBER
with a good variety Of subjects from the metaphySi-
cal speculations Of Dr. Elder on " Habit to ehip-
ter on English Hounds by Frank Forester" TO-
pEYn has an unusual amount OF poetcal contriou-
tons OF which some are Of more than average
merit {. " Webber gives good sporting article
"Trouing on Jessups River and Mrs T.. OAkes
Smith continues the hne bits Of mysticism, " The
Confessions Of A Dreamer '-' PErERsoN' shows
the usual familiar array Of names well known to the
readers Of that Magazine. dewitt Davenport
II Long & RTOtheIl
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26

INDIAN COUNCIL oF TIE SiN NATIONS
A Council Of the s.x Nations oi lndins-tae 'ip,
HAWKS OuoEdagas, Oneia4s, tayusas, senecaa' "'l
Iuscsrgra~-Rss held a TOna wanda on Iluls 49,
cher, Jotn Blacksmith. deceased and OF e1ec.hf
C,srd >sraen m ms place, electIng Cnieis, d =
T, Fsrscr Done -na-ga-Aa-i = as pr r',l@AIe-
~ ~ lhe -iv Ss-.ons The speaEer in'r-f ."
t., -. I've mod. Isr.en,ed 0y Washins' h
......-arsitc s.af l...f ..rt Ja'.et- aHl ''f-
-t ...l 49,. stfa-L.
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26

ic An illustrated edition of the Poems
OF Thomas Buchanan Read Is announced IN Ens
land. The drawings are TO DE made by henhS
Meadows, and other eminent artists Mr.. Read Is
ID graceful poet, and well deserv tie compliment.
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26
T1 RULE AND MrsRuLF OF rHr English

tV rule AND MIsRULF OF rHr ENGLISH
,s ANERicA"-The renowned sam Slick the Clock
Maker" otherwlse Judge Halliburton Of Nova seotia)
here treats w. TO hls for supposng that Re
publican institutions fad impractical success IN
Europe lie appeals 20 the history q this country
to prove that our free government Is rather happy
accident, than the result OF deliberate wisdom HIS
mama fol monarchy is sustained By elaborate his
tor.cal lnduc,ons. showing both ingenuity and re-
search. but by no means adapted TO lead Americans
70 place themselves under the protection Of any
crowned head OF Europe. Demo. pp. 3'9. Harper
& Brothers)
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26
THE MICHIGAN
RAILROAD CONSPIRACY CASE.
A RGUMENT
HON. WILLIAM H. SEWARD
FCR
ARGU NENT
TIL & DETE N Sc.
DELIVERED

4 D'fro't, as F..asy. Sarrisy a.l No~is,.
81. H.. l}. md T.. 1881
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26

rHoNocEtrEc,li1 ssrosrsn FoR rur Nr0.,osx
rSiEgNE sY o. 6. lErtNp
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26

"a BLAcKwooD, for Sept, opens with
q book Of African travels by the author OF " Noy-
age W the White Nile which 1t pronounces
amusing as romance" written IN manly
homes, tone" and containing extraordinary
amount Of useful and curious information with
accounts OF beasts and reptiles remarkable az
almost TO reconcile to the possibility OF some of
the geological maryes narrated by the Yankee Doe
tor Mayo IN his rhapsody OF haloolah.' The n'ely
description of Pans IN 1851 IS continued and therc
IS a sharp review Of Ruskln's writings on Ar. a.
scott d Goa
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26
~ "IScIDENTs N THE LIFE OF 4 PAS

~ INCIDENTS N THE LIFE or PAS
TOR or WILLIAM NIsNER.-A narrative OF singular
religious episodes which occurred durns The presA-
iencc Of reriyals IN Western New-i ork. and IN tae
ordinary routine OF parochial duty. It throws much
light on the religious habits and modes OF thought
which have been widely CHERISHED ~ various social
cIrcles IN THIS country. The author shows pecu-
har taste IN the titles OF Ms chapters, some oi winch
rival the Quamrness cf the old Puritan phraseoloey.
I9mo rp BIG. Charles Scn0ner)
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26

tV 1Tknor, Reed q Fields have pub
lished a third volume OF " Poems by WmIu~
MorHERwEL1. IN uniform style with the prevons
issues of MotherwelPs Poelica Works" and
"Mmstrelsy" The following Is far specimen OF
ms Scotch songs
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26

II The NORTH BRITIsH REVIEW, al
ways grappes maniully with leading questions OF
the day, usually discussing them with tairne>, and
ability. The Angus. number, issued oy /. Scott
Cos is devoted 10 sub ects that talked of m al
circles, and handles them frank, bold, earnest
manner. Among the topics discussed. al" " Social
Science IL History and Prospects, Net Results
OF ISIS IN Germany and Italy," the doctrines Of
Goethe Owen, and FarbaIrn on Typical Forms
IN animal and vegetable life, the writings "i the
author OF Alton Locke Ruskns Woras, tnc
Catholic Question, and Baobage on the Great ENai-
bltion.
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26

- "THF CoMc NATURAL flisToRY Of
4KE HuNAS RACE designed an9 illustrated by
HESRY l. srGFHES., has reached the concluding
number II has exhibited good deal ef humorous
ani sa,rca talent throughout the seriss. though
many of ..s b,st hits too 10 a D. .aer pica
loa % oe 7ener-,r arpIsc.a.st. 14e .l-s .rl,.ols
.lse e.ie. irfes ,,t.g Cemic. .bes 20 D.s,npgriJ
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26

L The ANIFDnuvlAN HIsr0aY," Dy
l. d. D.RENuILL. Is a critical examination Of tae early
portion Of the BOOK of Genesis, interpreting their
contents oy the iaw OF correspondence and spiritual
sense as SCI forth by Emanuel swedenoors. Il i an
able exposition Of that system and wrtten IN more
lucid styl than y often find the theological pro-
ductions of the SNedenborglan school Of mystics
lgmo, pp 52i Boston. Ous Cl4pp. sold py John
Alien, and BY J. :. Rotfeld)
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26

tG elements oF LAuS PaoSUNclA-
rloN." oy : :. H,LDEv,N This hItle treatise is ao,
merely manual 'or students, 9u, contains srsi;
d,d of cruols phiio'oc.ct. r'scarch and raious
o-u.i-a. la, s-'Ao- shows deep 'a.eTe-, 'n Che
an...-1 ~ ius4a.,s .a- 1..ef-.s m.a. t-..4..e
er..-..rs oa 60 .. s.t .a.- a.- o.. 4r.
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26

= The enlarged edition Of BAsRY Co.'s
wall Porv,," published by T.eAnor Reed d
Fields cori4lns seventy poems II rny me, ana q
considerable quantity Of dramatic verse nor teiofe
printed, together Win forty songs omi1led n TIE
latest English copy. Tins edition Is i,sned IN ne
beautiful style for Vhlch the publications OF Ilcknor
& &C. are celebrated and rot unworthy tie melting
sweetness G.: the poetry
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26

- IlisroRY oF THE PRofEsTiNr RI
FORMATION - FRANcE," by Mrs. M,nsE. = reprint
Of an interesting work oy one of the first Of iy'n-
English noyehsts She has lent The power Of her
vivid Imagination 70 the poIiluture Of rne no1e
martyrs whom she describes. Her wOrA exhibits the
Huguenots IN their personal domestic character, as
well Us IN the important part which they played bob
tho political history Of their tiAes q vol. l2no.
Do 81, 300 Plil.. blanchard q Le BOZ
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26

"a" The Laws or HAM by Lio-
NEI JoHN BEALE.--An adaeTeni OF the ortA0lox s's-
TEN OF medicine the author has !ntis patience SIin
modern theories Still. ms COOK contains many good
rules for the management Of health, and may oe 'eal
wiIh ady ant3ge by those ah0 i've daily terror Of
dyspepsia, gou', apopleHy and other Ills that aesh
ls heir TO lgmo pp. 2s5. Blanchard q Lee
= " THE Cottage Bar hsEPEs, 5y J.
COUNTRY CURArE.-Thls Is ;he first OF series. el-
uiled - >axiens Farm. and Cottage L.9tary, Dc
signed 10 present briei treaties on bees, Raooii'
Pigeons, Birds Flowers, Fruits, swee- and tu-ln-fy
Herts aud numerous other subjects 4PPerrAn.ns 20
dome> SIC ana raral eeonomf- ti2mo- p9 ~ 4 u.
SdXiOn.
New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26

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New-York daily tribune., 1851-09-26

: f1T EGEMENT> oF THoCGHr. by ISAAC
TAYL0E Is republshct from the niHIh London ei.-
ton ov William GOwAns. l. IS INTENDED 70 .mF ~ =
simple and nteig gib.e explanation on subjects -oa-
nscieL VIII the mental faculties. 10 ano,d gTllul
and easy exercise to The power Of abstraction. an
thus 10 introduce the Young reader INTO a region Of
though, favorable 80 ihe cultivation Of accuracy ald
foIce of mind II presents series of usefti 5elnI-
tons sccoTGlug TO the received Nomenclature If
English metaqLys,s tlamo 20 i6sl
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MORE HOME EVIDENCE.

rTNHE TESTIMONY OF ONE OF OUR LAWYERS
L Mr.. JAS L. HAMILT0N-DEAR SIR: Although the
number aud responsibility Of the testimonials Of which
you already in possession 10 the efficacy of your
Medicine, "THE GREAT VA. REMEDY" in the diseases
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~ will adequately reward you for the discovery Of ines
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derived from its and the sauary effects which have
witnessed from Its employment in the Of several
friends, TO whom had recommended it. constrain 10
contributes for such you may think proper TO make
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My own was Dyspepsia Of long duration, and very
aggravated in It's character, manifested by almost total
destruction Of the digestive functions great debility per
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and burning sensation in the left side Of the chest papi
taton Of the heart vertigo and congestion in the head
and many other symptoms indicative Of the worst type of
the disease by the of three four bottles Of your pre-
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ia which your Medicine taken Dyspepsia Chro
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elcacous after the trial Of vast number OF other
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taste cordial and In my experience corrects oil de-
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energies Of the digestive organs and mparts strength and
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Very respectfully, yours, &C.,
J. HOWARD GRIFFITH,
Marshall Buildings,
Baltimore, Aug oath. 1850.
For SALE In large small quantities. by the Proprietor
or by those buying ii to sell again.
Office of the Proprietor, 900 N. GAY ST.
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woodworking sALvE.

nently cures Wounds Bruises, Burns, Scalds Chill
claims, Painful Swengs, Bles Piles Assesses Ulcers,
md Sores of all kinds II is wonderfully ehcacious for
Inflammation rising of the FEMALE BREAST 6dRi-
nation arising from any cause.
AS lip salve, and for chapped hands rough skin, it
has superior By its application the skin becomes
smooth az glass.
This save prepared from the receipt of eminent
English stefan, by the late Dr. Taey of this city and
its pre-eminent merits extensively known in the
munity The subscriber has used 1t in his family
with astonishing success and recommend it with
dence And well assured is the PROPRIETOR of its eff
cacy that the purchaser will be at liberty return what
salve is left and his money be refunded in of failure
Ss The subscriber is general Wholesale agent for the
United States. AUSTIN GRAY,
Bookseller Seventh street,
mar 21-wly opposte Odd Fellows Hall.
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ARRANerMpST or rue MAILS.

The Guat Eastern Mail from Baltimore Philadelphia,
New York Boston, &C. aud Buffalo 49, WI NOW 70 re-
oeved by o'clock, M daily Hia eas 's ~ - rss
heretofore, at and o'clock p nf uisiy
The southern Mail will DO closed hereafter daily az
o'clock a. m, and viii DC received as heretofore, daily
ond Eastern Mail and Great Western Mail are
reeeyod by p M and closed at 9, p. m, daily. The Mail
10 connect With tbs Train for baltimore, which brings
The Great Vail, TO arrive here by a, No Eastern
Nal Il received at this Office sunday night, and
Eastern Mail, 10 be sent beyond Baltimore is made up
more-Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; four times by
R.thmond-fuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
The Mail for Annapolis, Maryland and Norfolk and
adjacent places in Virginia Is closed every night except
Saturday, at p md is received six times a week,
with Wall from Baltimore, Maryland, by II m.
The Mail from Georgetown, d. c. is received twice daily
by a. m and p. M and il Is closed for that place at
the hours.
The Mail from Rockville &C., Md, is received Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday, of each week, by p and IL
Is closed for those places at p. OF the same days
The Mail from Brookye, &C., Md, IL received by p.
m of Wednesday and saturday zach week, and closed for
those places az p IN. of Nlontay and Thurs day.
Upper Marlboro, &c I'D, received by y. M Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday and Is closed days at
Port fot,cco &r., Maryland received Tuesday, Thurs
day, and Saturday by D. m. closed Sunday, Tuesday
AMI TIL ursiag, mt p. m.
Warronton, diieburs &C.. Va., received Sunday, We'd
nesty. and Friday, by ii p. M. closed at p m, Mon
day, Wednesday, and Friday,
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Monday, "Wednesday. and Friday
Es the postage on newspapers, and hat on NIL printed
matter addressed amy foreign country is required to bu
paid in advance. The postage also he pre- paid
than Great Britain. Ireland and Scntlcnd, and Bremen
in Europe and places to which they pass through
the Bremen post office.
ES- The Jiee II open from half-pagt O'clock, a.
70 o'clock y. m. daily, except sunday, and on thu
day it is open from haiEp0st TO ten, m, and from
to 8, p WILLIAM A. BRADLEY,
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Of the healthies parts Of the city of Wilmington
trcy beyond the settled portions Of the The uni
form heathfupcss Of the location may he inferred from
the fact that since the establishment Of the school, about
twentyght years. very ow Of serious indspositon
have occurred among the pupils, and not single death
either here, or from diseases contracted whil here.
The Of instruction Includes besiic the ordinary
English branches, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Phys
oogy History, Rhetoric, the various branches Of Mathe
mace and the Latin Greek and Freuch Lar guages Par
tcunr attention Is paid TO the higher Mathematics and
their application 10 Mechanics and Engincig the latter
and Surveying taught practically by field operations
with the use Of appropriate Instruments Lectures on
Natural Philosophy and Chemistry in which all the Inn
portant principles illustrated by expt rments
regularly delivered before the students
As the object Is 10 mako the instruction thorough
practical possible expense has been spared in
providing suitable apparatus. II Is believed that in this
respect the Institution viii compare favorably with any
similar in the country carefully selected library
Of than thousand volumes, containing works
the various branches Of Literature and Science furnishes
pie reading matter: while Laboratory fully supplied
with apparatus and css contains all that IL necessary for
practical instruction In Chemical Manipulation
The school year commenced on the third Secondary
Monday) Of the Ninth month, September and divided
into four quarters Of eleven weeks each leaving vacation
Of two months, from about the middle Of the Seventh
month (Julyl SAMUEL ALSoP,
mar 2i- Principal, Wilmington, Del,