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HEALTH OF Mr.. CLAY.-Henry Clay was, at
the last accounts, at the Blue Lick Watering
Place. He looked as well and talked with as
much vivacity and elasticity Of spirit as of
yore.
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THE DAY CAsE.--The argument before the
Criminal Court on the application for new
trial viii take place tomorrow.
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Mrs. Jas. Gordon Bennett passed through
Paris, the last week In July, on her way TO 81
Petersburg r
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOL BOOKS, and all
those used in the private academies and institutions
in the District Of Columbia adjacent country sale
at New York prices by TAYLOR MAURY,
au 10 Booksellers, 9th st.
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Mile Tournaire, the most celebrated French
lady equestrian of modern times, says: "The
lady must ride upon the right-hand side, and
the gentleman on the left-hand side"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-19

GaAHAx's MAGAZINE ron SEprEMBER hs al
ready bean placed upon our table BY Mr.. VIM
Adam. aa . . III
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-19

The PLANK ROAD TO MoNTaoMERY-The
Rockville Journal says: The Washington and
Rockville Turnpike Company are about to COM
mence plank road, to extend from Washing.
ton to the Montgomery county line, out by
Seventh street. The Montgomery Company
win then extend it, for which charter wal
granted them two years ago. We congratulate
our citizens, particularly those Immediately in
terested in this work, upon the prospect OF
having it speedily accomplished We have no
doubt that a lateral branch will be made so as
connect Rockville, and the whole of the trade
of the upper section which now goes to George
town will be diverted from that market and
find its way to Washington. The only way to
prevent it viii be to make similar road from
Frederick to Georgetown; will it not be done ?"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-19

An exchange from Rhode Island wants e
know If fat men win not be exempt from tn,
lien law.
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YOUNG LADIES' ACADEMY,

MRS. BELL, street, between 9th and 10th, south
Nl side, will reopen her Academy the first Monday
In September She teaches all the usual branches Of
English education; Also Drawing Painting Needlework
&c Faithful attention is given to the studies and depor
1q-Tu Sdeotd
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-19

MAJOR G. TooHMAS AND LADY arrived in
our city this morning, and repaired to their
apartments at the United States Hotel.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-19

Hiram Franklin is the lion at the Paris Cirque
Rationale. He jumps up twenty five feet from
q spring board, and turns forty-sx successive
somersets at that height.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-19

RISING IN THE WoRLD.-When humble men
rise to distinction, it is generally because they
have qualified themselves for it by constant i'm
provement; but often their wives do not pro-
gress in the same way, and derive no plea
sure from their elevated position, but realize
and imPart nothing but modification. This,
however, results from our aping the elegance OF
European high life. Plain folks of good sense
will never be at . loss where plain, rational,
republican manners prevail
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-19

An Indiana paper refuses to publish EN- logies
gratis, even when done into rhyme; but adds :
1--WE viii publish the simple announceme mt Of
the death Of any Of our friends with pleas are."
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-19

McCormick's reaping machine has astonished
John Bull, whose journals had ridiculed 1t in
the Exhibi6oh.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-19

There is less advertising done by business
men in Washington than in any other city Of
its size in the United States The consequence
is that more persons do their shopping abroad.
They read the advertisements of men of bust
ness Of other cities, and make out their orders
for them. "A penny saved is twopence gained"
say our adventurous
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-19

MRS. HARRINGTON ON MoUsTACHEs.-Tve
heerd 'em say Heavens best gift to man was
woman; should say the next a razeor.
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sEIDLITZ POWDERS.

H0l BOXES SEIDLITZ POWDERS, put up in the
ooo best manner and prepared from the most per
feet Materials for sale at II. H. WOoDRUFF,s
Drug Store, corner Of II and I1th SITS
Price 20 cents per box. ~
Also for sale by the Rev A. Gray, bookseller, 7th ST.
A IA.
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GARDEN FARM FOR BALE.

MILL BE SOLD, at private sale, small and beauti.
w full GARDEN FARM, situated on the river turn
pike, five miles from Washington city, four miles II ON
Georgetown, and one mile from TenallytowD adjoining
the farms Of Mr.. ~ Bea and Mr. N. Lough borough On
the land is new and convenient twostory frame dwell
inghouse, containing rooms, a barn and stable,
and stone milk house. nearly finished, together with an
excellent spring Of water about one hundred ards from
thedwelling For terms, &C., apply TO
JOSEPH HOWARD,
jy 2b-F&Tu6 cor. Of and 10th SITS.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-19

CPONGEs.-Alarg large assortment Of sponges for sale
~ - 777rF"FT ,, TsoALLAN,
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an In Baltimore last week ] ,444 dogs were killed
~ seniority. ~ asn1 ls. sa
0alvanissd quarter-eagles are in circulatiok
y 1alaness They lesk wsL
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NEW WORKS

lFE AND TIMES of John Calvin, by Paul Henry,
IL D. d. Translated from the German, by Henry
Stebbing, ID. u. - 800
Christs Second Coming; VIII it be Pre-Mlennali BY
Rev. David Brown, A. NJ =
Young Mans Counsellor, by Rev. Daniel Wise, A. NJ
History Of the Republic of Liberia.
Christian Purity, by Rev. r. s. Observation-Disclosures
Adams Women Of the Bible
The Young Governese-a Tale. tffNr
For sale by A. GRAY,7th street,
jy 2k-eo fHt opposite odd-Rsnov6 Hall,
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r. s. MYER, MAGISTRATE.

Has removed 10 corner T. and 8M streets, opposite
the General Post Office
A III BUSINESS requiring the attention OF Mags-
"A trate will be promptly attended to.
CoSyEYANcIN0-All instruments Of writing carefully
md expeditously prepared. Also claims against the
Government prosecuted to settlement au 5-eo3ws
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NOTICE OF COPARTNERsHIP.

rTNHE SUBSCRIBER has associated with him In the
i Dry Goods business Il. p. MILLER, of jefferson
county Virginia. the copartnership 10 take effect from
the 18th inst The business for the future will be
Quoted under the firm Of YEnDY MILLER.
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The "sons Of Temperance" at San Francisco
paraded on the 4th of July.

ISOR sALE-THE GOODWILL AND FIXTURES
Il OF DRUG STORE in central and desirable To-
cation in Washington city This good chance for any
one with small capital TO make money, It s doing
hourshing business and the terms of sale will be made
easy. Hs- Address APorHEcARY box 6S, Washington
post Office e1 49, &@~ @s [au I8-d1w
IODEY'S LADY'S BOOK, for September
VI GRAHAMS MAGAZINE, for September.
SARTAIN'S MAGAZINE, for September.
Subscriptions received single numbers for sale by
TAYLOR MAURY,
au 10 Booksellers 9th st.
THE ADVERTISER, who is qualified to in
Il sruct in the Classical and English departments OF
education together with of the modern languages
wishes to obtain BOARD in family in which his insruc.
ton would be required Address A. NJ at this office.
au 16-d6t
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IN FAIR WEATHER PREPARE FOR RAIN

DANIEL PIERCE continues TO cover and rc-
Nv pair UMBRELLAS and PARASOLS rs usual,
~asLn ut his old stand, Pennsylvania avenue, south
~ side, between 18th and 9Th streets sign Of the
black and white Umbrella As- general assortment
Of Umbrellas for sale. Silk Bingham and other mater
ais suitable for every description Of REPAIRS always
hand ear Pa. av south side, between 18th and 18th
streets June Scott
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Waterbury, Connecticut
GUARANTY CAPITAL $1,000
HIs Is association of persons formed for the mutual
benefit and relief OF each other in Of sickness
accident.
By the payment of the following annual rates you viii
become life member, and be entitled 10 weekly benefit
during life II you should be disabled by sickness acct
dent from attending to business.
Yearly Deposit for Members under ty years Of age:
By paying $500 per year you will draw $500 per week.
400 400
500 500
600 600
TOO 100
500 500
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I KARDT A. BrOTuER t.to 81

II ECKARDT a. BROTHER take this
IL. method Of informing their Customers and the
Public generally that they have opened Branch OF their
business on the Avenue In the dwelling of the late Mr.
rRAyERs between 18th and 18th streets which they have
handsomely htted up hoping by strict attention to bust
will constantly keep hand fresh Of Cakes
and Candies of every desoriptonj Ice Cream Jellies
charlotte Russe, BlancMsnge, and Pyramids Of every
style for table ornamentsthe handsomest intro
duced into this city; together with large variety
French Conectionares Their Saloons will be constantly
kept open where the choicest Creams the will be
Kept The most particular attention paid to furnishing
Ball Parties and Private Entertainments.
PS-All orders left at the Store on the corner Of
and 9th streets the Patent ONCE on the Avenue
will receive prompt attention. June 27-eotf
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Death to Rats, Mice, Cockroaches, and Ants /
- TNHE North American Exterminator IL
~ il warranted superior, and cheaper, than
any and all other articles heretofore offered
10 the public, for DISCRIMINATING Rats, Mice
Black and Red Ants, from dwelling houses
stores granaries vessels &C. They will II readily and
Rats and Mice not likely TO die in the building For
further information ask for circular to be had Of the
agent gratis. II you want truly valuable article ask
the North American Rat Exerminntor, and take no
other. Price, 81 cents per box, which contains suf
cent to clear ordinary building times Sold
Wholesale and retail by A. GRAY, Bookseller,
au 14-eo It'll street, opposite Odd Fellows Hall.
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NOTICE.

DERSONS living in that part of the Second Ward which
lies between 18th and 18th Streets respectfully
requested to leave their notices for the Scavenger of sale
part first district of Second Ward at Mr. Lepreux
Of 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue and at Mr. b.
Reeds, corner of 14th and streets.
18--4t Sat. News.1 L. RICHARDSON.
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MEADOW BANK SPA SPRING.

fINE subscriber having two vacant can ac-
i commodate a family or some young persons with
board, by the week. month"; remainder of the
ROBERT W. BURR0WES.
Reference John 7. Callan J. Van Rswick, or Clement
H. Bennett esqrs address the subscriber through
city post-ofice. au l4-eo2w
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PIC-NIC AT ARLINGTON

rJNHE "GEkMANIA" SINGING SOCIETY will give
4 Picnic at Arlington Spring, Monday, 25th inst
The boat will start from 18th street bridge o'clock
A. M superior band of music has been secured, and
every arrangement made that will render the day agree
able. ~ 80
Refreshments, at liberal prices, will be served the
ground.
Tickets, for gentleman and ladies, 81. No charge for
children accompanied by their parents.
Tickets be obtained from any the members or on
the boat previous to starting Tau 16--dtd
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-19

MRS. ESTHER MOFFETT, 9TH street.
l opposite Odd Fellows Hall, has received to-day an
assortment OF Ladies' Cufpins, Jenny Lind Earrings,
Velvet Ribands, Elastic Sleeve-confners Underseeves
&c Also English knit Suspenders Mohair Stocks white
and coored Shirts two rich China tea sets for children
Hampton's Vegetable Tincture kept constantly for
sale. -..au. an a-tr
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REV BILLY HIBBARD,s Pill

REV BILLY HIBBARDS PILLS,
q widely celebrated for Bilious Affections Dr. Stick
- lands, which is e Pill for Dyspeptic, Bilious and
Liver affections and Female complaints; Wrights In
dian vegetable Pills, and Hurd's PILLS for sale by
A. GRAY, Bookseller,
7th ST., opposite Odd Fellows Hall.
Also for sale by DR.. III. H. WOODRUFF, Druggist,
jy25-co of and 18th SITS.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to reduce our stock
Nl Matches, will sell a few gross of them yer
cheap. Apply Immediately to J. Il. CALLAN,
au g. corner Il and tn streets.
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au 193t
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~
rT'HE UNDERSIGNED takes this method to inform the
i public that he is continually making additions
to his already weselected stock of MUSICAL INsTRU-
MENTS, and socts the particular attention of persons
wishing to purchase to call and examine for themselves
before purchasing elsewhere.
@He#r# GEORGE HILBUS,
South side Pa. ay., next to cor. 10th st.
~ fine supply of the best VIOLIN, GUITAR, yIoLoN
CELLO and TENOR STRINGS constantly hand. Also
Trimmings for musical instruments Amy thing in the
musical line be furnished the most reasonable
terms. &C. REPAIRING done usual. au 16-tr
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au 10
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CONNECTICUT HEALTH ASSOCIATION,

Hs- subagents canvassing for the wo
through the District. lau 16-eot
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-08-01
The Island states.

We publish in full the Cuban Declaration of Independence
1t is calm, wereasoned ard web written document, and
is evidently the production cool clear headed men, who
know what they about There bagadocio about
it. Lopez had hand in that. Already has blow been
struck by the Cuban people, and already has the standard
Of independence gathered around from to two thou
sand people If they only maintain themselves for short
time, will be American assistance cannot
be prevented OBJECTIONS among the Spanish troops in
evitab Cuba will be independent of the Spanish Crown
and with Cuba will go Porto Rico. next to Cuba the most
valuable of the West Indian Islands and through time also
Jamaica, al hOugh at considerable interval These would
from the necessity of the become States OF the I'm
ion and depend it, that these Island States would be
among the richest and most valuable members of Con-
ederacy With the gold of California and the tropical pro-
ducts of the West Indies would have everything that the
heart of could desire And occasionally might
ourselves by hrashng the negroes Hayt into good
and after WHILE elevate them to the position ofayes
The Island might then become valuable and with good
population of masters, form valuable accession These
things look like dreamy speeuatons yet they founded
the progress of events and certain of reaza
ton than half of the representations of politicians about
cry day matters What West India trade Wilmington
would have then She would enlarge her borders and null
p her stores and the Journal would be published three
times day. and the Publishers would rich and the Ed
tor could afford have his threeegged chair mended and
ba and Porto Rico jamaica and after proper thrashing
process ST Domingo There's enough political capital to
elect four Presidents and militia Captain
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-08-01
For the Journal.

For the Journal
MEssRs EDITORS: 1T pleasure. the early part of
the present week to be present the exercises
upon the close of the scholastic year of the Topsa
my, and is but act of simple justice the parties
cerned to express the qualification experienced by u.s.
with the highly respectable audience assembled up
the occasion.
Monday occupied with the examination of the pupils
in the various branches and who classified follows
via two classes in Geography and Grammar three Latin
classes two Greek and two Geometry and three Algebra
and four classes Arithmetic and in Philosophy The
examination conducted with the fairness and
mpartiait and evinced that the pupils had duly appreca
ted and properly improved the nestmabe advantages afford
ed them in the untring energy and decided ability their
instructor Rev. J. H. Brent.
Tuesday devoted defamation the delivery of
original speeches by the young gentlemen The zeal and
interest which displayed in this part exercises
manifested that this art highly useful to every young
American had been asduousy and successfully cultivated
for of the exhibitions of this character which
been our pleasure to attend, recolec none which,
taken as whole, characterized by uniform good
speaking There of the speeches to which we
feel inclined to make special auson but where all acqut-
ted themselves creditably it would invdious
crlminae The original speeches follows:
National Theology, NJ Sharp.
Our Country, It's Crisis, o. ]. Brent.
Navigation, - McDugald,
Va'edictory, VIM F. Alderman.
Seventy two premiums then bestowed upon those
who had attained the first and second grade of scholarship
in their respective classes and the closed The
best Of feeling prevailed throughout number ladies
graced the occasion with their presence. band of Music
was in attendance and the hospitality of the neghborhood
afforded in abundance the " creature comforts where
to regale the sinner man.
The Academy located in healthy and most beautiful
spot, about thirteen miles from Wilmington miles
from the Ocean The neighborhood in all the elements
TO make up good neghborbood is certainly
other in North Carolina And the Institution regard
ed in point of view affords the most desirable facilities
who anxious to beow upon their children that
richest Of all earthly treasures-a good Education.
Long it continue now, the abode of and
virtue; the of intelligent and useful citizens z.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-08-01
For the Journal.
TopsaiI Academy.

In accordance with the Act of Incorporation for Topsa
Academy. meeting held by the subscribers said
Academy for the purpose of eecting Board Trustees
the ensuing year. Upon motion of n. n Nixon Esq Capt
Jas Howa I'd called to the Chair and RObt Howard
requested 20 act Secretary The meeting havicg
ganzed and the objects of the explained by the chair
on motion Of Mr. Jos NJ Foy. the subscribers proceeded
elect the Trustees by ballot when the following gentlemen
were elected said Board:
n n Nixon, Esq, Jos. NJ Foy Esq, D. X. Futeh Da-
vid s Sanders D. Il. Gornto, L. C. McClammy and N F.
Nixon.
On motion of n F. Nixon, a vote of thanks was rendered
by the meeting and Trustees the H. Brent for the
able manner in which he Principal of said Academy has
discharged his duty.
On motion of N N Nixon, Esq, vote of thanks
rendered to the Chairman and Secretary of the meeting On
motion, the meeting then adjourned.
JAS. HOWARD Chm.
RoBr j. IIowARp. Secy.
After the meeting adjourned the Poard of Trustees
met and elected the following gentlemen officers for the
ensuing year:
n n. NIXON, Esq, President.
sDAVIDK X. FUTCH, Treasurer.
JOS. NJ. FOY, Secretary
No ether business appearing, the meeting adjourned
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place. and enable them to fight their way better i,
the battle of the world. When our masses are no
longer either insulated by want of communication
encountered by their own numbers. how will thew
preserve that humility which is as convenient to
their employers it is comfortable to themselves
This is the time to consider these questions for if
the working population of these islands is to ACQUIRE
greater actual power, it is high time they should be
prepared. and the house put in order, for so great
and nerilous a change.
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s5Thursday next. August 7th win be the day of cleo
ton for members of Congress. when it will behoove
democratevery Southern Rights friend of his
ate-hs section and his countryto be and doing for
AsnE RUFFIN, FExAEl.E DANIEL and CALDWELL And es-
pecay does behoove friends in the 9Th and 3D. to Ia
Dor for those gallant friends ofthe South-KUFFiN and CAD
wDIa and for the defeat
md the oteal raitor-STANLY The time for talking is
over Vote yourselves and bring other voter up to
the polls One effort. and victory is ours
Send ON the returns Wilnot friends at various points
see to this?
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-08-01
New Hanover Institute.


Cine of the circulars of this Institute, which under the
charge Madame Clement Principal has been laid upon
table From learn that the school has been estab
sed in this place years. for the last of which the
list scholars numbered 49, In the language of the circu
lar the Institution principally designed to furnish home
orphans young chdren the latter of whom al
always neglected and often injured in large boarding
schools.
Madame Clement has had very long experience, and
Joys throughout ~ Carolina deservedy high reputation
as an insructrcss of youth Her references among
best citizens many of whom have had children under her
charge aud all have expressed themselves highly pleased
with the progress made We hope that the fullest
may crown the efforts of Madame c. in the establishment
of female school in this place.
szrA duel was fought the 9th ult, at the Sauda
Gap in South Carolina between MARCUS ERWIN, ESQ., one
of the editors of the Asheve News and Col JOHN BAXTER
of Hendersonve. ERwIN's ball struck BAxTER's right
hand entering the knueke of the middle finger where
inserted the hand ranging up the palm and coming
ferences, leading To some personalities
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-08-01

THE VANDERBILT-The favorite steamer Tander-
bit, belonging to the Wilmington & Raleigh Rail-
Road Company, resumed her place upon the line on
Wednesday, after having been off for twelve thir-
teen months, during which time she has been COM
pletely rebuilt and reftted She makes very neat
appearance and is, to all intents and purposes, a
new boat. Several new Improvements have also
been added to her engine, which has been rendered
more efficient by the substitution of new boiler
for the old one. She is not painted uniform with
the other boats of the line, but we learn that
she will be at the next renewal of her coat
The boats of the line in very fine order, and
calculated to do efficient service until their use can
be dispensed with, by the completion of the Man
chester Railroad. She is under the command Of
| Capt. SMITH.