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American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-13

CRY BLOCK FOR THE WASHINGTON MoNU-
mENT--In the Board of Aldermen, on Tuesday,
Alderman Dooley presented the following:
saa" ResoiUed, That special committee Of FIVE
be appointed by this Board, to report upon q
suitable stone prepared to form q part of the
Monument now erecting at Washington, in COM
memoration Of the services of the illustrious
Washington. IN y Tribune.
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CITY WATcH-HoUsE.-John Key, John Ian
caster and Peter Brooks were found last night
in tipping houses unlawfully making disturb
ance and keeping late hours. They paid costs
and gave security.
Julia Galliger, Catharine AIKEN and Eller
AIKEN strolled off across the commons yesterday
evening, and did not behave themselves sc
they were arrested, and required to pay costs
and give bail; which they did.
William Mckinney and George Custis were
drunk and disorderly: committed to the work
house for thirty days each.
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HoRRID MuRDER-Yesterda evening most
revolving murder took place in this city. John
Day, bricklayer, shot his wife with revolver,
firing two balls, and causing her death in about
| half an hour. From the evidence at the coro-
ner's inquest this morning, it appears that Mrs.
Day, who was living with her parents, on the
north side of ID, between 18th and l4th streets,
had been walking with her sisters and cousin,
up and down the pavement near the house Day
came up to them as they reached the door, and
his wife made some remark about the hot wea-
ther He replied, " that it was hot enough for
her to be promenading the avenue all day, and
he would shoot her for it" Some of the young
persons had gone into the house, and left Day,
his wife, sister-in-law, and her cousin standing
Mt the door, Immediately after his last remark,
he put his hand TO his side-pocket and drew q
pistol; at which Mrs. Day and her sister ran
along the porch, Day following them He fired
the first shot just as Mrs. Day reached the
kitchen door, which took effect in her arm, and
caused her to fall. He then stepped upon her
dress to prevent her escape, and fired second
shot, which passed in her left side and came
out at her neck He then turned and walked
off down the street, but was shortly after ar
rested by officer Boss, and conveyed to the
watch house, whence he was taken to Jail tc
await the result of the coroner's jury.
From the evidence of Mr.. James A. King We
learn that the prisoner had had the pistol in
his pocket throughout the day, and had told
him Mr. King that he was "going to shoot
somebody that had ruined his peace" He had
been separated from his wife some five weeks,
in consequence of his ill treatment towards her.
He had been heard to threaten to choke her,
and take her life, several times; and had drawn
knives and pistol upon her in the presence of
her mother Mrs. Days maiden name was
Catharine Fridley, and she was about twenty
one years of age.
The coroners jury was composed Of the fol-
lowing gentlemen Messrs. John H. Goddard,
Clark, Smith, Gobright, Thompson, Handy,
Beck, Trunnell, -Barnaclo, Wollard, Drury and
Morsell. The evidence of all the witnesses is
substantially the same, and our statement is in
accordance with it.
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SHAMEFuL.-A couple of young men, who
quarreled at some place of amusement last
night, repaired to the vicinity Of the Orphans
Asylum and Van Ness's vault, at about two
o'clock this morning, and fought out or fought
about the difficulty. A large crowd Of persons
accompanied them, and the people of the neigh
borhood were terrified by their hideous oaths
and dog-like ferocity. We have not yet learned
the names of the parties, nor do we understand
that the police have taken hold of them. The
vile outrage, however, shall not 60 unwhipped
of Justice. --- t1 -..--
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ICE CREAM ICE CREAM

~ F.E. RICHARDSON & BROTHERS. BALTIMORE ICE
". CREAM be had at the stand on the south side
Of the Centre Market and at the residence Of c. r. r.
street. between 18th and 12h mt 81 SO per gallon
Orders may also be left in boxes at the Drug Stores
Mr. Ridgey, in the First Ward Mr. Marin, the State
Department. Mr.. Butt Pennsylvania avenue and
18th street; Mr. Eliot corner of and 18th streets; MIR
X. s. Patterson, corner Of Pa and 9th ST. Mr..
j. r. Caan, of and It'll streets and Mr. Gilman
corner Of Pa. avenue and ~ street.
If Cream Is wanted before D. m orders must be left
before IL M II from TO OPP m they must be left before
pm
Orders at all times promptly attended to- except on
Sundays Thankful for former patronage they will be
pleased to serve all who may favor them with their Gus
tom. NAV 1o-3t
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Mr.. WEBsTER.-Hon. Daniel Webster has
written the following letter in reply to the in
vitation, signed by more than five thousand
friends Of the Union, without distinction of
party, asking him to address the citizens Of
New York: 81
I'D % WASHINGTON, May Q, 1851. ,
GENTLEMEN: have received your commune
cation by the hands of Mr. Williams, and ac-
knowledge myself overwhelmed by this new
proof of regard from the city of New York. An
invitation to visit that city, from SO many thou
sands of !" friends of the Union, without dis
tinction of party" as much surpasses my merit
as it exceeds my expectation. have read the
names, and, as you suggest may be probable,
many of them are known to me, and know
them to be men of high honor and character, of
business and industry, of great stakes in the
country, and active supporters and props of oil
the institutions Of benevolence and charity,
morality, and religion, literature and science,
which adorn the great commercial metropolis
Of the United States
Gentlemen, have no wish to appear in pub
lie for purposes of ceremony or entertainment;
nor can l say that feel the necessity of any
occasion at present to express my sentiments
in regard to public affairs. All that think,
and all that feel, on the great topics of the
hour is concealed from nobody. But, notwith-
standing all this, and Notwithstanding that my
public duties are likely to demand my attention
rather imperatively for some weeks to come,
yet cannot persuade myself to say that / may
not, at no distant time, make an effort to meet
my friends in New York.
One thing, gentlemen, is certain that if
address you at any time, you will hear no
change of tone, nor any faltering of voice, in
support of that cause which is dear to your
heart and mine
With grateful and profound regard, | remain,
gentlemen, your friend and obliged humble
servant DAN'L WEBSTER.
To Messrs. Geo. Griswold and others.
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SARATOGA SPRINGs.-We learn from the New
York papers that the good people of this favor
lite and fashionable summer retreat are deter
mined to put stop to some Of the nuisances
which have for years infested that delightful
village, in the shape of gambling houses, &c.;
and to that end procured the passage of an ACT
at the recent session Of the Legislature, con.
ferring additional powers on the trustees OF
the village, to enable them to prosecute the
keepers and abettors of all such resorts
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A PARRY DUoK.-At dusk last evening, q
lady Of color, and of very dark shade, ut
tempted to cross the Tiber, near Hooyer's
slaughter house, and would have entered it if
she had not been--must we say it-too drunk.
As IT was, however, she unwillingly took to the
cool water and would have been drowned in it,
If, firstly, the water had been deep enough; and
secondly, gentleman had not been near to
pull her out
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SABBATH-SCHooLs OF WASHINGTON - The
large assemblage convened at the F street Pres
byterian Church last night gave sure indica-
ton of the deep interest felt by our citizens in
behalf of the Sabbath school cause. The occa-
sion was that of the regular monthly meeting
| of the "Sabbath-school Union," at which Mr. F.
A. Tschiffely presided. The indisposition of the
Secretary (Mr. 0. c. Wight having detained
him from the meeting, Mr.. w. L. Waller was
appointed Secretary pro tenn.
The devotional exercises were led by the Rev.
6. M. Butler, Messrs. Spear, Ricketts,, and
Mngruder In addition to the harmony of the
united schools, select hymns were sung respect
lively by those of the Foundry Church, English
Lutheran Church, Fourth Presbyterian Church,
Wesley Chapel, F street Presbyterian Church,
and Union Chapel.
During the evening, brief addresses were
made by the respective superintendent of the
Fourth Presbyterian and Ninth street M. p
schools, respecting the wide field of usefulness
afforded by this institution, and the many mo-
tives for perseyering therein. In this connec-
ton the latter referred, with much feeling, to
the demise of VIM. W. Billing, recorded in our
paper of yesterday who was faithful mem
Der Of his school, the instructions of which
had exerted most salutary influence on the
mind of that interesting youth.
"Blest be the tie that binds" etc., was then
sung by the entire assembly, followed with the
benediction by Rev. g. M. Butler.
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NORTH CARoLINA.-In the Sd district, A. j.
Dargan, Wing of the Southern Rights
stamp, has announced himself candidate for
Congress He acknowledges the right of seces-
sion. Geo. W. Caldwell Democrat Southern
Rights is also candidate. The district voted
last, for President-Taylor, 6,813; Cass, 4,789.
Edmund Deberry {" Union" Whig) was the Rep
resentative in the last Congress
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A BEAUTIFUL CoRoNATIoS.-Signor Carusi's
May Ball came off last night and brilliant
affair it was. The children entered the hall
little before nine o'clock; and, after marching
a short time, proceeded to crown their queen.
The first maid Of honor performed the interest
ing ceremony of browning with becoming grace,
repeating, at the time, the following brief and
appropriate verse, written for the occasion:
While Magic Beauty round us holds her sway,
We crown thee, happy maid, our Queen Of May;
But, lovely Queen, heed we'll this truth
joys like these flowers, decay
Age follows in the train of YOUTH :
II is not always May.
To this the queen responded as follows:
Flowers fade, tits true-their fragrance sweet
Lasts only for day;
But memories Of a scene like 0is
Can neuer pass away.
Accept her thanks who truly feels
The honor that you pay
To her in browning her this night
Your happy Queen Of May.
The browning of the queen was followed by
two very pretty fancy dances, which, in om
humble opinion, were performed in q most
creditable manner. After these, cotillons
polkas, ETC., occupied the rest of the evening
and were Gf appearances may be trusted) well
enjoyed. We heard gentleman remark that
he had attended many balls, but had never en-
joyed one before
At a late hour the company retired, appa.
rently well pleased with the evenings enter.
tainment.
| Signor G. deserves much credit for his efforts
to render his May Festival-what in truth il
was--a chaste and pleasant entertainment fol
the citizens and children Of Washington.
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We are informed that the wAsHmGros LIoHr
krASTRY have not fully determined upon the
trip spoken of in our paper of yesterday. The
moonlight parades win no doubt come of. II
is beautiful company, and we are gratifed to
perceive that the band is inspired with the true
ardor. Mr.. Marsolette, the leader, is doing his
best the number is increasing, and the exercises
effecting great improvement.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-13

The Legislature Of Maine will meet to-mor-
row, the 18th instant. The principal business
to come before them is the bill for free bank
ing law, and the districting Of the State into
Congressional districts.
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The CONCERTS of the CARNoRoss FAMILY are
better and better attended every evening, and
the people appear better and better pleased
with them. Last night the ladies came to hear
them as thick as roses in June, and twice as
beautiful. a.... s .s..
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GEonGETowN.-Mr. j. A. BURNS is our Agent for this
town, and will receive the of subscribers adver-
Ssements, and other communications and moneys due
Anything left for us at Mr.. VIM H. EpEs Warehouse,
at Dr. LINTHIcUM's Store, before IL o'clock M will
Fbe promptly orwarded by him.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-13

The MoNUMENT.-The first number of this
new weekly paper has just been received tits
well described in the prospectus to be found in
our columns-well printed, on good paper, and
filed with an interesting original and selected
miscellany. a...
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TELEGRAPH FOR SALE AT AUcTIoN.-Houses
printing telegraph between Boston and New
York, with all the appurtenances thereto be-
longing, is advertised for sale at auction in
Boston, on the 28th instant.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-13

TURKISH FAsHIoNs.--For two days past, two
females have distinguished themselves in Broad
way, as pioneers in the revolution of petticoats.
On Friday afternoon, between three and five
o'clock, they promenaded Broadway in the new
costume of which SO much has been said re-
cently--N r. Herald
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FUaITIvEs. -From letter we have seen, we
learn that in Adams county, Ohio, during the
first week of this month, eighteen slaves from
Kentucky were captured and returned, and that
eight others wholly escaped. aw
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THE SrREErs.-The warm weather has sprung
upon us suddenly, and some of our streets are
not entirely prepared for it. Let the work Of
purifcation go on at any expense. We are re-
quested to name certain localities, but perhaps
it would be better to forbear for while
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NEW YORK MARKET.

NEW York, May 12-o p. m.
The stock market is rather quiet without any special
change.
There has been slight decline in foursales of IL 900
bbs at 81 for common State brands; Southern S462@
1875; Genesee $4t6S. Corn meal $3@3OeL. Rye -four
s3.44 "a $50.
Groceries quiet-sales sma-Rio coffee o. to go
10c Sugars and molasses unchanged.
The cotton market is du-sales of $50 bales at 10
1oc. for uplands and l0A for middling Orleans.
Whisky 226023c. per gallon.
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ELECTRO.

NEW YORK, May 12.-Steamer Monumental
Cty.-We have advices here, stating that the
steamer Monumental City, from Baltimore, was
at Montevideo on the 23d March, whence she
sailed for California.
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CHINA, GLASS, AND QUEENS WARE,
odd Fellows' Hal. SeyenM !,

n" Uuu-TeHOWs HdH, OeUenH 5Teet.
,poN 9. s. FOWLER has in store, lately received, a
Nkfun supply of French and English China and
Queens Ware, consisting of Dinner and Tea Sets
ornamentcd and plain. Also detached pieces Of
all kinds.
Glass Ware In all it's variety, from rich Gut sndss
best Moulded TO plain and very low prced-all of III
which are offered Wholesale and retail the most vs.
favorable terms NAV I3-2awu
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OMNIBUS LINE ON 7th STREET

is not surprising that lady should remark ON on
tering the Ladies' Quitting Store Seventh street,
above H. while looking the beautiful assortment Of
Grapes, Laces, Gimps Straw and Corded Bonnets
Kid, Silk, and Thread Gloves for Ladies and Gents
Fresh lot Of RIBBONS, Hosiery, Flowers Bonnet Caps
Also, an assortment Of beautiful FANS, all prices
Perfumery and every thing in the Fancy lino-that II
line Of Omnibuses to up It'll street. the Ladies'
would soon leave the Avenue to make their purchases
1t is now pleasant walk to
MRS. Il. COLLISIONS 81
mayS-tf Fancy Millinery Store It'll st. ab H.
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UMBRELLAS AND PARAsOLs.

~ WE would invite the Ladies to call and examine
~ extensive Stock of Green, Blue, and Black
/\watered Bordered and Lined silk and Satin Tucr
PARAS0LS-the largest assortment In the District at
greatly reduced prices
Also choice selection Of UMBRELLAS all Of tho latost
fashion, and the work warranted tas see
JUST RECEIVED handsome variety Of silks and
Scotch Gnghams for recovering. ,EltNq
as- Repairing and Covering faithfully and punetAAly
executed A. CORBIT Co.
may 6--6m Penn avenue near n street
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FACTS WORTH KNOWING

1T is WELL to know that @. W. YERBY is selling fine
i Fastcolored Calicoes at 81 cents
Fine Bleacbed Shirtings 81 cents
Yardwide Shirtings, and 10 cents
Fine Plaid and Striped Cambrics, IL Il cents
Fine fastcolored Lawns, IL "a cents
And, In fact, hundreds Of other BARGAINS, too nu-
to mention in advertisement; all Of which
must be to be appreciated. Call and examine for
yourselves at G.. w. YERBY'S,
may 12-2w Penn. avenue, bet 7th and sth SITS.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-13

Miss Catharine Hayes, the celebrated vocal
list, will arrive and give concerts in this coun-
try in September next.
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WHY So The pavement on the avenue be-
tween 18th and 18th streets needs relaying.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
BALrmoRE, May 1872 p. n
Expressly for this paper,

BALTIMORE, May 10 p. m
The weather is very warm. Sales Of 1000
bbls. Howard street -four have taken place, at
1925. Red wheat, 96c. Yellow corn, &c.;
white, 81 and 30. Other things unchanged.
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ICE CREAM,

OF THE MOST DELICATE FLAVOR, with the best
" accommodations for parties tasteuly and elegantly
fitted up, TO be found with G. COLUMBUS,
may 12-3r 7th street. opposite Odd-Fellows' Hall.
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AUCTION SALE.

'INHE UNDERSIGNED, wishing to locate himself In
other part Of the city, will sell his two enements at
private SALE between this date and the 18th day OF the
month; and II not then sold, he will offer the tenemens
at public sale ON that day. at o'clock p The proper
y Is situated on Eighth, between and Ii Streets west
Terms will be made known at the sale.
may I'D H. b. ROBERTSON
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PHILADELPHIA MARKET
PHILADELPHIA, May 12-6 p. m.
The market to-day generally is unsettled.
Government stocks unchanged-U. s. 6's, 1867, 117A
The recent foreign has caused a dullness in the
flour market. Common standard brands S4.25; choice
$3.50. Corn meal $3s7. Rye -four S3.44@3.5o.
Grain quiet-sales Of red wheat at 94g9s to 1OOc.;
white 102@106c Corn auiet-sales at $4,000. Oats 4
4ec.
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BOARDING.. !

DOAHD.-A Gentleman nd Lady, or . family with
I'D buttwo or three children, can accommodated with
Rooms In very pleasant part Of the city reasonable
terms Inquire al the ONCE Of the American Telegraph
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PHILADELPHIA, Nav l3-l ~

The President left this morning for New
York, amid grand procession and an immense
crowd.
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VEGETABLE BALsAM, or Fragrant Hair Wash,
TOR BEAUTIFYING and preserving the Hair, possess-
it also dandru diseases of the skin giving
life and vigor to the hair hitherto unattainsble Sold
wholesale and retail at GIBBSS Ornamental Hair and
Fancy Store up stairs Pennsylvania avenue between 9th
and 10th streets. may 8-6hf
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FOR SALE.

PROPERTY FOR sALE.-B. MILBURN win
sell part or the whole OF the northwest corner Of
square d. the intersection Of 9th street and Maine ave-
nue., fronting on the Mall Also few valuable lots on
Virginia and elsewhere in the It'll ward His ros
dence is on 9Th, between @ and streets. t4 !
may lots
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HUDSON RIVER
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF NEW YORK

OF NEW YORK,
Office Seventh. street, third door above ID, (opposite
The office Of the Intelligencer.)
CAPITAL 100000,
Au paid IN and securely Invested besides large s,uplus
WILL insure MERCHANDISE, DWELLINGS, HOUSE
HOLD FURNITURE, and other property, any where in
terms 1885,
a. No policy issued for greater amount than $1,000
any risk. t@r ztf,sF 800 ss
The public may rest assured that all losses sustained
by this Company will be LITERALLY ADJUSTED AND PROMPT
L as.aa 3 .tti*% st4A
ISAIAH BLOOD, President.
7. @. MORGAN, Vice President.
p. j. AVERY, Sec'ry. GEO. b. ARMSTRONG,
may 12-f Agent Washington, d. g.
OLD DIR. TOWNSEND'S Sarsaparilla
" may be had at Factory prices Of
j. II. CALLAN,
may eff Corner and It'll streets.
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BOARDING,

MRS. WORTHINGT0N, on the north side OF d street.
Nl four doors east Of Tenth, is prepared to accom-.
MEDIATE Married and Single Gentlemen with Board and
pleasant rooms. Also Meals without lodging.
may lin
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Com m ercial.
BALTIMORE MARKET.

BALTIMORE, May 12-5 p. m.
The market for Howard street -four was quite dull to
day. Sales of 200 bbls at S431A.
We note sales Of prime Maryland red wheat at 90 cents
sale of load of Pennsylvania red made at &c.,
and load of Pennsylvania white very PRIME at 1O3c
Corn is dull and prices little lower Sales of white
to-day Mt 57959c., and of yellow at Sic.
The demand for whisky is very limited, and the few
sales making at 23c for Penn bbs and &c for hhds
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New York, May 13--1 p. m.

The markets are unchanged to-day.
There is no local or general news of interest
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A CARD.

~ MAST a. co. have just received n fresh suppl
I of CUFF PINS, Of all descriptions. Also man
other articles Of ewelry, which will be sold very low
may 13-5tTu&Th
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BLACK SILKS.

fINHISDAY RECEIyED-10 pieces very superior BLACK
SILK which, added TO my former stock makes II very
ties. 45H 5ElF. - !.
Also s7H4
25 pieces striped and checked Silk %
90 pieces Foulards, from rs cents TO 81, some very
heavy and rich, yard wide
10 pieces Chene Silk very rich and cheap
The above goods will be sold low for cash. as they
can be bought in this any other market.
@. w. YERBY,
may T-d1mif Penn av, bet'n It'll and sth streets
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EDUCATIONAL.
REV. MASON MOBILES SEMINARY FOR
YOUNG LADIES
ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADT

NOW OPEN, at his residence the corner Of 18th
J. and II Streets where the terms will be made known
on application to the Principal. may 6-tf
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On L street, bet,oeen 9th and 10Th, south side.
MRS BELL would respectfully inform her friends and
Nl the public that her Senior Glasses for the Summer
Session not yet full In addition to her present
ber several young ladies in the advanced studies may
be accommodated Drawing, Painting, and Neodle-work
taught.
so Terms made known on application. [may o--dows