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ment inform us that trial will be made bet we en-
the annililator and frs.engins After the first
fire has been extinguished withthe annihiiator, the
flames will again be started, and when they have
reached the same height at which they were at
tackled by the annihilator. the engine will play
upon them; the object being to note which extn-
guishes the flame in the sho'tst space of time. OF
course there will be crowd Of spectators.
BALTIMORE FEMALE CoLLEaE.-We invite at
tention to the advertisement of this institution,
which appears in another column. Pleasantly To-
Gated in Baltimore, with an efficient faculty,
under the presidency of NJ c. Brooks, A. NJ, it
offers many advantages for educational pursuits.
The editor of the Lady's Book, in speaking upon
the subject. says:
I'VE are happy to hear, f,Om an old friend
and contributor that this institution is fully
established in the esteem and confidence OF the
public. The president Of the college, Nathan @.
Brooks, A. M, ia a fine scholar, and most anna
Bile and worthy gentleman, and fully competent
to preside over an institution established for the
purpose OF developing intellectual, social, and
moral faculties of females, and imparting tho
rough practical, accomp Iisbed, and Christian edu
cation, to fit the female for the discharge Of those
duties that await her in life.' In connexion with
this subject we have the pleasure Of referring to the
sParthenian, or Young Ladies' Magazine the first
number of which has been received. Its pages
are He'd with the contributions Of the young la
dies of the college, and in it's literary merits, EN-
belshments. and letter press, 10 highly crcditablo
to the institution -a.
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ny TELEGRAPH.

Arrival of the Steamer Asia-Later from
Europe.
New YonK. August 25.-The steamer Asia has
arrived, bringing Liverpool dates to the four
teentb.
1t is said that Thomas Barring is coming as spe-
cial minister to Washington to settle the fishery
difficulties The public feeling is calm on the sub
ject, but more war vessels have been fitted out at
the navy yards.
The English sloop- Of war vestal has been or
dered to the fishery station. The Tiger WINS fit
ting out for the destination; also four screw
steamers now fitting out at Spithead.
The Committee of Naval and Shipwright Off
GERS had been ordered to assemble at London to
decide on the proper armaments for merchant
steamers in case they were required for war pur-
poses. -8
Tho American ship of. war Preblc arrived at the
TencriIe on the fourth; the cambridge and Dale at
Madeira on the fifth.
The cholera was extending. ....
FRANCE.
The Paris Monifsur contradicts the rumored
changes in the ministry.
The Presidents marriage has been deferred
PRUSSIA.
formal demand has been made by Prussia on
the Swss Confederation to acknowledge Prussia g
sovereignty in Neufchatel Hostilities were threat
ened in case of q refusal. ..... ....
AUSTRIA. t ,.. ..r.".
Austria has abolished the National Guard, and
organized a new corps called the Reserve.
Austria and France were about Withdrawing
their troops from Rome as the Papai army
was organized.
Erzerown, in Turkey, has been destroyed by an
earthquake.
Cotton-Sales at Liverpool for the week IS, 900
bales; prices stiffer Wheat advanced g. per quar-
ter; flour 3d.; corn unchanged:
tsz .. Markets. 80
New YoRK, August 25.-Government stocks un-
changed Sales Of Canton ut S0i. Erie 81. Ex-
change on London l0l premium. 5ry ~
Sales OF 900 barrels Of flour mt s. 81 81 a. for
State brands, and southern 81 SCAT 50 6S. Rye
-four and cornmeal unchanged
Sales of 900 bushels Ohio white wheat at ~
Sales of ID 900 bushels mixed corn at 10 cents per
bushel. Oats ~ at a cents. E-.' 90
Provisions frm-saes pork at $l9 ST.
Cotton quiet and heavy. Small ales at cent de-
cline from last European news. Whisky "a at 20
cents. r., ..sF @ ... d.
PHILADELPHIA, August 25.-Stocks quiet-sales
of -four at 81 81 a $4 ~ for common State brands.
Rye -four unchanged. Cornmeal $50 81. Holders
Of -four are firm. Grain in better demand-sales
of red wheat at IS SO and SO cents; white 100 a
l02 cents rs to quality. Corn scarce-sales OF vel
low at ~ IS cents Oats "a at SO cents. Rye 10
cents, 49, " E@'s .s .'
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Aug l4-dlm rIntelligencer.l

SPECIAL AUCTION NOTICE.
II N. STRATTON has located himself on the
Il. south side of Pennsylvania avenue, corner OF
Ninth street, Gin the store lately occupied by C..
r. Byrne,) for the purpose of conducting exclu-
sively the
AUCTION AND COMMISSION BUSINESS
in all it's varieties. The location is directly upon
the great tboroughfare Of the city, and upon the
open space near the Centre Market; and the ad
vantages arising therefrom are unsurpassed 70,
the sale of every description of merchandise.
Personal attention given to sales of Furniture at
dwellings; also Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Dry
Goods, Hardware, Fancy Goods, Jewelry, &c.
received at the Auction Room, judiciously ar.
ranged and sold on the premises OF the occupant.
Real Estate and Stocks disposed of at public or
private sale.
E. N. s. has for several years assisted at the
Trade Sales in Boston, New York, and Philade-
phia, and be particularly offers his services to
such as may wish to dispose of Libraries and
Works OF Art
Consignments are respectfully solicited, and
ash advances made whenever required.
Sales of any amount cashed without delay.
+. N. STRATTON,
General Auctioneer,
" . Penn. avenue and 9th street, south side.
Ano
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THE FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGS, ....l .. ..


Fauquier County, Virginia,
A RE now open for the reception of visitors
"A They are situated on the Rappahannock river,
thirty-eight miles above Fredericksburg, and fifty,
nearly due west, from Alexandria The Alexan-
dria railroad cars, leaving at a. M, carry pas
sengers at this time Ust June) within seventeen
miles ofthe Springs and first rate coaches, over
good turnpike for the remaining distance, run
daily to them.
The agents of the railroad company confidently
expect to be within about eight miles Of the Springs
by the last of July, when passengers leaving Rich.
mond at 8 p. m. will get to the Springs by noon
the next day, via Alexandria,-or may take the
Louisa Railroad to Gordonsville at 81 a m, reach
Culpcper Coort- house that evening, and breakfast
next morning at the Springs, the through ticket
from Richmond by this route being So. Or, by
taking the fredericksburg route at a. m,
may spend the afternoon In Washington or
Alexandria, and be at the Springs by noon the next
day. Timely notice to Fredericksburg would
secure direct conveyance by hacks, as to reach
the Springs the same day passengers leave Rich
mond -.. .
A tri-wcekly line Of stages will be run from
Winchester to these Springs.
Terms Of Board: $50 for the season, ending
October /; $75 for three months; 800 for two
months; $35 for one month; $slS for two weeks;
$40 for one week; 5 rs per day. Meals or lodg-
ing so cents each. Servants and children under
twelve years of age half price. No charge for
children under t,oo years OF age. Horses 80 cents
a day. or $40 a month. IS. a.. -.r
PAYMENTS to be made weekly. a. ...s.
WIN. McNISH, Superintendent
June 2-deo& tri- w3m&w2t ... .. .....
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MACHINE FOR CRUSHING, GRINDING
AND PULVEHIZtNG.


Recently Patented in this Country and Europe.
COCHRAN'S PLANOSPHERICAL QUARTZ
" CRUSHING AND PULvERIZING MA
CHIMES are now in daily operation for the inspec-
ton Of the public, and will be submitted to any
reasonable practical tests proposed by Parties IN
terested.
These mac hines, by their simplicity of construc.
ton, their durability, the undoubted principles
upon which they operate. their effective operation
and result, are justly entitled to the consideration
Of all parties engaged in grinding, crushing, and
puiOerixing Quartx, Iron Ore, Zinc, Copper and
Lead Ores, and all other Ores Mineral Su6sances.
II ia the peculiar feature Of the economy Of these
machines that they are found capable of crushing
and pulverizing into the finest powder any amount
of Quartz or other earthly matter, in proportion to
the amount of weight or power applied. The earthly
that the gold may be easily separated, and subject
ed to any process of analgamation that may be ne
cessary.
The machines work and deliver wet or dry, as
may be required, and with little friction, (be-
ing almost without machinery requiring no lu-
bricaiing; the principle upon which they operate
precludes the possibility OF their being put out of
order; nor do they heat any material while being
pulverized. They are at once applicable for all
purposes.of grinding and pulverizing, from those
required by the DRUGGISTS to those Of the most
extensive operations in California and Australia,
These machines are from two to twelve feet in
diameter, with balls spheres from three inches 10
five feet in diameter. each machine weighing from
$50 pounds to 20 tons each, and sold, with the
right to use them, at from 800 to 5000 each.
They can be worked by steam, water, horse, or
manual power, according to their size; and, by
changing the velocity and proportioning the
weight the top of the balls, any desired amount
of power may be used, from that of man or horse
upwurd.
The proprictors of this invention solicit exami.
nation, and will prove by practical tests the vast
superiority and economy OF these machines over
any other for crushing, grinding, or pulverizing,
heretofore offered to the public.
These machines ma v Be sAen In onera tim at foot
OF South Eighth street, Willomsburgh, at tho
large Patent Block and Saw Factory of Messrs.
Burr, Waterman & Co., first street south of Peck
Slip Ferry, every day from to a. m, and from
to p. m. For farther particulars apply TO
E & j. BUSSING CO.
Aug 23-3taW2W 81 Cliff street, New York
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VARIETY STOVE WAREHOUSE,

BARTLETT BENT, jr., No. 235 Water street,
I'D New York, DEALER in Stoves Of every variety,
and most fashionable patterns; ships Cabooses, OF
latest styles and superior make. GAS OVENS,
of various sizes, a newly invented article, com.
bining the advantages of the old-tashioned brick
ovens together with facilities for boiiing similar
to the Range, but more compact, and at less than
half the cost of the latter. FARMERS BOILER,
or Laundry Kettle, new article, for Agricultural
or laundry purposes; size varying in capacity from
IL to 100 gallons. IRON HEATERS, capable of
heating from 5 10 60 irons at once. Iron Castings
generally, &C., sc. Descriptive catalogues for
warded, on application, to my address.
July 3-3m ..... -'""
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EOLIAN PIANOS.

A FINE ASSORTMENT OF BOSTON PA
n NOS, with or without the admirable Roiian
accompaniment, made by the old house of Hailett,
Davis & Co., may be found at their New York
warerooms, 297 Broadway. Their southern and
" estern customers will be accommodated here.
Prices to all customers the same in Bostoa. A
full supply of second hand Pianos Pianos to let,
Music at wholesale and retail. Liberal discount
to the trade. GOULD s. BERRY,
297 Broadway, New York.
Dj- Messrs. Gould s. Berry extensive pub
fishers and dealers, Wholesale and retail, in Sheet
Music and Musical Publications. Dealers in Pia-
nos or Music supG lied Oh liberalterms.
July l-3mo ..........
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Wing papers (although called Democracy repre-.
scented him to be. Here beg leave to say that !
did not then nor do now acknowledge any such
thing. only charged Mr.. Pierce OF being Free
soiler, and that chasge sustained TO my own sat
isfaction. believe him to entertain tho sentiments
set forth in the resolutions with the Wilmot pro.
viso adopted by the Democratic Legislature OF
his own State in l647 have never attempted to
charge Mr. Pierce with what did not believe him
TO be.
hope do not ask too much when request an
insertion Of this in your paper
Very respectfully, yours, &C.,
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BY AUTHORITY.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES
Passed during the First Session Of the Thirty second
Congress.
IPustIc Acr-No. A.

IPusIIc AcT--No. A.
AN ACT to confirm to the State Of Michigan GER
tain lands selected for saline purposes.
Be Il enacted by The Senate aud House Of Repre-
sentatices Of the United States Of America IN Con
Rvess assembled That the selection and location by
the State of Michigan of the lands lying in said
State, described as sections numbered two. three,
four FIVE, eight, nine, ten, eleven fourteen, fifteen
twenty one, and twenty two, in township seven,
north of range fourteen east, heretofore made I'M
der and by virtue of the fourth proposition con-
tanned IN the first section OF an act entitled An
act to establish the northern boundary line OF the
State of Ohio, and to provide for the admission OF
the State of Michigan into the Union on certain
conditions" approved June twenty third, eighteen
hundred and thirty six, be and the same are here
by recognised as val and confirmed to said State,
in lieu of twelve other sections which were moor
rectiy noted as combinations under said act, by
reason OF an erroneous Interpretation given at the
General Land Office to the original list OF selections
Approved August rs, 1882
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Pennsylvania avenue.
This establishment possesses many advantages
over others in this city, being built expressly for
Daguerrean purposes. II conainsone of the finest
skylights in this country. and best arranged; for
which reason artists prefer Daguerreotyp tax en-
at this establishment above all Others.
There are now exhibition some of the lar gest
Daguerreotypcs in the world, taken at this estab-
lishmcnt with large collection of others, free to
the public at all hours of the day.
Awarded the first medal at the late Fair vi the
Mary land Institute, in 1850 and 1851, and pre-
MUM at the Great Exhibition at Castle Garden.
2O6 Baltimore street, Baltimore; Penney MIA
avenue, Washington, d. c., II Main street, Rich
mond, Va; Lynchburg, Va; Norfolk, Va; and
Petersburg, Va.
y. II. wHiTEHURsT. Sole Proprietor.
Jan 50
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SELLING OFF AT COST.

% SELLING OFF AT COST.
TlROM and after this date we shall offer our
Il large and well-assorted stock ut fret cost,
embracing not only summer goods, but also sta
pies and fancy articles of every description; such
Velvet, Tapestry, Brussels, Three ply, andother
Cnrpetngs
Linen and Cotton Shirts. Table Damasks
Damask Table Cloths, Damask Napkins
Towellings, Sheetngs, and Pillow Linens
Bed Quits and Counterpancs
Floor Oilcloths, Rugs, sc.
Together with every other article in our line for
house furnishing purposes.
Our stock of dress and other fancy goods being
much larger than we desire, and being determined
to carry no strictly summer goods over to the next
season, say emphaticaliy that all such are to be
sold regardless Of cost or value.
HOOE, BROTHER & CO.
P.S.-We take this occasion to return thanks
to those of our customers who have promptly
responded to our call in the way of settlements,
and we trust that all others having unsettled &C
counts will do likewise.
JulyS Il. b. Il co.
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One Hundred Plano Fortes.
II. GILBERT 4 cos

II. GILBERT = cos
Ne,p York Waye Rooms, 333 Bcoadrcay, corner Of
anthony street and opposite Broadoay Bank aud
Theatre
WHERE THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT Of
w Pianos, toiM and tDithoiH the celebrated I'm
proved 4Eoean. may be found-ai of which have
the Metallic Frame, and toarrnntsa 10 stand
any climate, and sips entire saiJaction, and will
be sold at great bargains. By an experience OF
eight years, resulting in many important improve
ments, the Eoiean has been brought to perfsction
attained By no Others. Nearly two thousand Eeleans
have been applied for, and the demand ia rapidly
increasing. Elegant Boudoir or Cottage Pianos,
convenient for small rooms II. G.. & Co q Pianos
are admitted to be superior to all others, otring to
their fr1ness and long standing in tune. Prices
same as at the manufGctory. Dealers supplied at
liberal discounts E IL. Wade's and the entire
Boston catalogue of music and instruction books
furnished ut this store at wholesale.
HORACE WATERS, Sole Agent
Constantly on hand an extensive assortment of
second hand Pianos in rosewood and mahogany
cases, varying in prices from $50 to s l50 SEE
cond hand 4Eo!ean Pianos, from 5000 to, S276;
grand Pianos, from $500 to 500. Prince &
Co.'s Melodeons, from $35 to $50; Carhart, $5S
to $50. Guitars. from 5 10 to ss75, &C., &c. ..a
Aug l4-3m - -e..@' .a-e.. ~. ...-. .-. p.
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NOTICE.

A USTIN GRAY has this day associated with
IA himself WILLIAM BALLANrYNE, for the pur-
pose of conducting the Bookseng and Stationery
business in this city.
GRAY and BALLANTYNE having secured
ommodious and convenient premises in SEVENTH
STREET, two doors above ODD Fellows Hall, Top
poste the old stand of A. Gray,) offer a new and
beautiful assortment of Rei ginus Books, selected
with great care by one Of the firm, to which they
invite the attention Of the Christian public.
They would alec respectfully state that, having
become the general agents in this city for the sale
of the publications of RoBERT CARTER BRoTHERs,
and Of the METHODIST Book CosoERs, they will
always have complete supply OF their respective
They will also keep general assortment of the
publications of the Presbyterian Board, American
Tract Society, American Sunday School Union,
&C., &c. a.u. ..sn
Their assortment of JUVENILE Books. and Works
suitable for Sunday School Libraries, will be very
extensive. .s...
The Depository of the Washington City Bible
Society 10 transferred to their store. Neat Bibles
for 25 cents, and Testaments for 81 cents.
II will be their ambition and pleasure to keep
such an assortment of Religious Books will en-
tirely supply the increasing demand for this kind
OF literature. 81 '.#@.. f..
They earnestly solicit the cooperation of Chris
tian friends in the great and important work OF
widely circulating this class of publications, and
thus counteractng in some degree the deleterious
effects Of the light and corrupt reading that is
flooding the cR1ntry to such fearful extent
In addition % their extensive assortment of Reli
gious Books, which comprise all the best stand
ard and miscellaneous works of that class, they
will keep constantly on hand q great variety OF
valuable Historical, Miscellaneous, and Juvenile
Works of unexceptionable character; Books of Sa-
cred Music; Hymn Books, such used in all
the different Churches; Bibles and Prayer Books,
in every variety Of binding, and at all prices; Al
buns, ANIMALS, and beautiful Gift Books; splendid
Family Bbles; and School Books Of every kind in
use, at the lowest prices. -la.a.}
Blank Books and superior Stationery in great
variety; Pocket Knivos, PortmUunaiss, ortfolios.
Writing Decks, superior Gold Pens, and variety
of fancy articles. &"nta
o. A liberal discount allowed to ministers and
who. csale purchasers. s4 ... ..,.r i#
WAsHIsGroN, August, 1852. .. ~
Aug 2I-dlw .+.. ..s... .....
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MISS HEANEY's ACADEMY

For the Instruction of Young Ladies'.
TI,ERMS PER QUARTER: English and French
i Languages. Useful and Liberal Branches Of
Learning, Mathematics and Penmanship, $l2.
Drawing, Landscape and Portrait Painting, in
oil or water coors, &C., from SIS to $l2.
Mr.. SAMUEL CARUsI, Professor Ut Music, will
give instruction the piano forte, harp guitar
and in singing, from Sl2 to SIS. Any professors
of languages, &C., desired, will be duly en-
ployed.
Mr.. LEWIS CARUsI will give instruction in the
most approved style Of Dancing at usual charges.
Until suitable accommodations are obtained for
Miss HEANEy's Academy, in the vicinity of the
City Hall, Miss H. will give instruction in Mr.. s.
Carusi's Music Academy, in Carusis Saloon, and
in families, particularly in Drawing, Music, and
the French Language.
Miss Hcaney may be addressed, personally or by
letter, at Mrs. Stettnus's Louisiana avenue, near
ly opposite the City Hall.
..s REFERENCES:
I Mrs. Gen. MAcoMB, DR.. VIM. GunroN,
Gen. JEsUP, DR.. LIspsLsY,
JoHN w. MAuRy, ESQ.,, Rev. 8. TusriN,
Maj. t. L.'SMIrH, Hon. j. Bell,
GALks & STATION, DIR. jams q. HALL. =
DAVID A. HALL, ESQ.,,
Parents or friends who may wish to consult Miss
Heaney will favor her by leaving their address at
Mr.. Franck Taylor's, or at Carusi and Young's
Music Store, third door west of 18th street, Penn
sylvania avenue. Aug l%-2aw2w
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SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK OF CAL
IFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO. .a.

SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK OF CAL.
IFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO.
DILLS OF EXCHANGE, in sums to suit, ON the
ID "Bank Of the Metropolis" Washington, and
upon every principal city and town in the United
States. g.. FL .
Our facilities and arrangements are better and
more perfect than any other house in California.
Persons carrying or wishing to place funds in
California, will find it much more safe and conve-
nient to take certificates of deposit from the
"Bank Of the Metropolis" "a we are always pre-
pared to cash them upon presentation.
Investments, Collections and Remittances made
on the most favorable terms.
-. =. j. R. ROBINSON,
r. L. SMITH.
...... -."'. ROBINSON & CO.,
Managers and Proprietors.
iv16-TnTh& Satlv
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n j. STEER, Merchant Tailor. Eighth
Il street, Sd door from the Avenue, keeps
always on hand select stock Of seasonabe goods
tor gentlemen, which he makes up to order at
short notice, and at reasonable prices. Wishing
to prepare for the fall trade he will from this date
dispose of his remaining stock of spring and sum-
mer goods at very low prices Gentlemen in want
would do well to cab early, the stock 10 yet very
complete. Julyl6-TuTh&Sattfif
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WIr is CAPITAL" There's our Gershom," said
Mr. Shelton. Z" he go of to the city. to get his
living by his tcits." swell, how did he make
out ?" asked friend. "Ah!" said the old man,
with sigh. tapping his forehead significantly,
90 be failed for tcant of c0pitaf."