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EDUCATION.
Select Classical and Mathematical
6Ch

VIE subscriber has removed his school to College
nh, where commodious building is being
htteu up ior It's reception. As the preparatory de-
par,meht OF the Columbian College it will continue
~ preserve the character OF strictly select school!
designed ior laying the foundation of thorough En-
eiish, CLASSICAL and mathematical education The
next session will commence on the l2th of Septem-
Der, ana close on the last of June
Terms Sl2 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
-. snidii additional charge the students will Ue
permitted to attend the lectures delivered in COLLEGE
on chemistry, geology, and mneralogy, and also to
receive instruction in French and other modern Ian
suases ny the professor in that department
Pupils may be boarded at the COLLEGE under tn.
special care and superintendent of the principal.
Inc necessary expenses of full boarding student
VIII VI ABOUT $3.50 per academic year, and of
weekly hoarder will not exceed $50
GEO. s. BACON, Principal.
heleI 10 the faculty of the Columbian College !;
Coionei J. L.. Edwards; Colonel Peter Force; VIM
G'lnton, esq; l.. d. Gale, NJ. D., of the Iatent OF
nee; Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office. and
PROFESSOR I. T. levitt, of the Smithsonian Institute.
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THE LAST GRAND EXCURSION OF THE
SEASON
TO PINEY POM

En4sIl ON SATURDAY, the 10th instant,
nzIIEEezin view of the close of the season at
Plney Point, the quick and comfortable steamer
PoWHATAN, Capt Charles E. Mitchell, will make
an excursion to this agreeable bathing place. leaving
w aSfilngton at y O'Clock a. m, and Alexandria al
~ a. NJ, touching AT Aqua Creek, where the boat
VIII stop an hour or two. The company will be
joined by party from Fredericksburg, accompanied
by bar of music, which may be expected to add
much to the interest OF the excursion, through means
OF the opportunity thus afforded for dancing on the
spacIous decks of the steamer prior to her arrival at
tne Point, about ~ O'Clock p. H., where she will
remain until the following evening
kct'irnlng, the Powhatan will take her departure
from the Point after supper on Sunday evening and
her passengers, after being afforded the opportunity
of passing few hours in the town of Fredericks
burg, or at Aqua Creek, as they may elect will re-
turn to Alexandria and Washington By the mail
steamer OH Monday.
Fare for the round trip 50 only
90 Meals on board and at the Point extra
For further information apply to
GEORGE MATTTNGLY,
sepo0ot Agent i'm Waship
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MRS. E. CONVERSE & MISS NJ. MILLER,S
select School for Young Ladies',

Hamilton Terrace, No. DAB, Eutatc street, Baltimore
THESE ladies, who have had so much experience
l. IN teaching, both in the Eastern and Middle
states, VIII open Select Boarding and Day
school Tor Young Ladies, the FIRST MONDAY
IN SEf1 TENDER. The success which has invari-
ably attended their past efforts gives them assurance
tnat parents VINO may entrusi the education of their
children to their care, will find the duties and re-
sponsblltles of this important and sacred trust faith
fully and ably discharged
The English Depatment will be under the exclu-
sive direction of the Principals of the School and
well qualified Teachers will be employed to give in
stTucton In the Ancient and Modern Languages,
Music, Drawing, &c
For terms, &c, apply to principals. Circulars
can be obtained at Cnshings Bailey's, Baltimore
street, opposite Hanover aug Dc 9m
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Nj. A. Tyson and Sisters Female
seminary for Boarding and Day PuEils

On F street, betuecn l2h aud 18Th streets
'INHE duties of this institution Will lie resumed on
Il Thursday, the 18th of September, at which
time The pupils are requested to be punctuai in at
tendance, IN order to promote speedy organiza-
ton of the classes
The many Improvements and additions lately
made to their previously large establishment enable
the principals TO offer increased advantages and ia
cillties to their pupils.
They have also made arrangements for the accom-
mediation OF II or IA boarding pupils, who will find
everything provided that make home comforta-
bie-suci as chambers well ventilated, carpeted in
III winter, and warmed at pleasure by furnace :;
their study room lighted with gas, and every other
convenience that can he desired.
No pupil will be admitted unless satisfactory ref
erencc be given previously.
For terms, &c, circulars may be had at the SEM
mary and at The principal bookstores in the city
aug 24-dtl5thSep
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Baltimore Markets .

BALTIMORE, Sept. 8, IL M.-Howard
street flour, Sc 90; City Mills, sc Co.,
White wheat, 81 % cts. 81 81 cts; red
wheat, 81 20 81 % cts-13,0G0 BUSH
els sold. White corn, 81 cts; yellow
corn, - cts-4,000 bushels sold.
No change in other things.
Mo tidings yet Of the steamer.
The Foundry and Machine shop of the
Mt. Savage Works near Cumberland were
burnt last night.
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GRAND MILITARY
PIC MIC EXCURSION.
The Mount Vernon Guar5a

70 ON Most respectfully inform the Cili-
EEesxEnzsEAsZens of Alexandria that they will give
PIC MIC EXCURSION to the WHITE HOUSE,
on MONDAY, September 18th, in the splendid
steamer GEORGE WASHINGTON.
The Committee pledge themselves that no paius
VIII De spared to make this of the best excur-
sions OF the season.
on this occasion the Company will shoot for a
SILVER Cup and Medal Military and Cotillon Mu-
SIC has been REQUIRED for the occasion.
Confechonary will be provided at city prices.
The boat will leave Alexandra at O'Clock
Tickets admitting Gentleman and two Ladies
Si.-thhdren % cents Tickets can be procured
OF the Committee and at the boat.
Commtttec.-Capt. L. w. Ashby, c. w. Neale,
Lieut. {. ID. Rudd, A. T. Skidmore, Pioneer j. W.
Atkinson, 7. b. Warning. sep6-TuThkS
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EMERSON INSTITUTE,
Select, Classical, & Mathematical School fol-
Rnvc

CHAS. b. YOUNG, A. NJ, PRINCIPAL.
THIS institute, situated near the corner of III and
18th streets, and formerly known Woodbury's
Academy, will reopen on the first Monday in Sep
trnlber. Parents who wish TO give their sons thor
ough classical and mathematical training are re
specially advised that the terms are comparatively
high since the number of pupils is limited. A high
grade OF scholarship Is aimed at by the Principal
He wishes to turn out yearly few scholars, who,
while they viii reflect credit on him, will h" hon
or to themselves and those who send them. He
would therefore give them individual attention. The
school roor. has been handsomely fitted up with
Boston desks, neat mating, SC.
Terms per quarter, for the full course, SIS; for
the English branches. $40. Payment in advance.
For further particulars apply (by note) to the Pri-
Cipal, or to the following
RESCEs.
VIM. ii. Allen. LII. D., Rev. +. :. Evans,
Pres. Grard College. Rev. J. II. Brown,
Prof. Baird, Smithsonian Rev. Il. T. Wysong
Institute. J. c. Hardness, esq,
Rev. II. Slicer, r. p. Morgan, esq,
Rev. r. l.. Dashiel, It. PurselI, esq,
Rev. J. G.. Butler, Z. w. Mcknew, esq.
Rev. C.. A. Davis, jy 2l-e0tf
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TELEGRAPHIC.
BIZ HOUSES PRINTING TELEGRAPH.
EXPRESSLY FOR THE EVENING STAR
From Collision.

Boston, Sept. S.-Barque W. j. Lewis
has arrived here with dates from Rio ia
metro to Goth Of July. The news is un-
important.
The Schooner Charm, from Baltimore
for Boston, came in contact with the
Schooner Marietta Burr, off Nantucket
shoals. The Charm broke her plank
shear and four stancheons. The latter
lost her head of cutwater.
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DR.. ]. Newell, of Harvard in this county,
"a descendant of the old English martyr.
John Roger.,) has in his possession one of the
oldest Bibles in this country 1t is printed
in the Latin tongue, at Geneva, by .Petrum
Santandreaum, A. ID. MDLXXXIII, Q5S3)
go years aso.-BHnker Hill Aurora
The property of James German, recently
deceased in Cincinnati long of the firm of
Strader and German, is valued at $500, 900.
Mr.. &. was a bachelor and died without q
will. His sister residing in New York is the
only heir at law, and is now in Cincinnati,
preparing to take possession of the estate
Charles Denoyer, anintemperate white man,
convicted of vagrancy, at Carondolet, near
St. Louis, was sold at auction at the court
house door, in the latter city, on the 9th inst,
for the sum of ten cents He was subse-
quently redeemed by the spectators, on the
condition that he should leave the State i'm
mediately
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Explosion-Murder.

New YORK, Sept. s, l2M.-The steamer
Bay State, on her passage from New York
to Boston, exploded fue and broke her
crank. The Connecticut took her pas
sengcrs off and brought them to this city.
Eight persons were injured, two seriously.
A man named Wallace Parke was
killed at dance house in Water street
this morning, by John III. Holt. The lat
ter has been arrested.
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by GRE EN- & SCOTT, Auctionsers.
INTENSIVE SALE OF Groceriea,
- Liquors Cigars, Tobacco, Horse
Feed, Platform Scales, Store Fix.
lures, &c.-On WEDNESDAY,, the 18th inst.
we shall SELL at 10 O'Clock a. M. al the store of
Messrs A. Davis Co, formerly Mr. l.. Storms,
on 9Th str et above street, north, large and gen.
eral assortment of Groceries and LIQUORS. such as
are generally kept in first class retail grocery store
Also, the Store Fixtures, SC. We deem il unne-
cessary TO enumerate.
Terms All sums of SIS and under cash; over
25 and not exceeding 500, sixty and ninety days
over 800 credit of two, three, and four months,
for notes, in all cases of credit satisfactorily en-
dOrSed. GREEN 4 SCOTT
sep Sd Auctioneers
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By GREEN q SCOTT, Auctioneers

l. AT AUCTiON.-On FRIDAY, the 9th instant,
we shall sell at O'Clock p m, in front of the prem
Uses, good threc-story Brick and Frame House.
containing seven good and convenient arranged
rooms and the Lot which it stands. il being part
of Lots Nos. 10 and Ii. in Square No. 449, having
front the east side of eth street west, between
and NJ streets north, twenty tour feet, running back
10 a twenty-five feet alley lie feet, and a vacant
Lot adjoining the above described property. This
property is handsomely located in one of the most
rapidly improving parts of the city, being but one
square north of the Northern Market
Terms: One fourth cash the balance in s, r.
Is, and "a months the purchaser TO give notes for
the deferred payments, bearing interest from day of
sale. 4 deed given and a deed of trust taken.
Title indsputable. GREEN Il SCOTT,
.ep5-d Auctioneers
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AUCTION SALES.
ny GREEN 4 SCOTT, Auotione.r,

VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS. FRONTING
18th STREET, BETWEEN J. AND NJ SITS,
AT AUCTlON.-On TUESDAY, the 18th instant,
p m, three fine building Lots they being Lots Nos.
., 4, and y. in Davidson subdivision of square l63,
having front each on 18th street, west, Of q feet,
running back to 80 foot alley, between l. and VI
streets, north.
Also, Immediately after the sale of the above, we
sha SELL IN front of the premises, Lots Nos. 6 and
In Davds"ns sub division of square No. l6l, having
a front each on Connecticut avenue of 90 feet siT
inches, between l. and NJ streets, running back 100
feet to WIDE alley.
The above described property is handsomely ioca-
ted IN rapidly improving part of the CITY, and the
sale VIII be well worthy the attention of prrsons
wishing TO make good investment.
Terms: One-third cash; balance in 6 and twelve
months, the purchaser TO give for the deferred
payments bearing interest from day of sale A deed
given and deed of trus; taken.
Title indisputable. GREEN & SCOTT,
SEPT I'D AuCtioneers
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PIANOS, PIANOS 4!

-RsH6l we have now III store our second
&&asS.&8E IL lot of PI.7NOS, from the celebrated
~ H N hi establishment of Knabe, Cache, &
The editor OF the Lynchhurg Express, says: 'In
referring briefly to the Piano advertisement OF
Messrs. knabe, Cache, & Co., OF Baltimore, we
stated that we should again refer to it fully.
We are personally acquainted with the standing and
character OF this finn. having acquired il by several
years residence in the city where their mandatory
ls located. They have higi reputation there.
Their instruments have been almost invari IDLY used
In that city, at the public concerts. For three
cessve years they obtained at the Fairs of the Ma
ryiand Institute the first premiums, notwithstanding
they were scverav in competition with OF
the northern manufactures, and the eminent Plan
st, Stra kosch, the musical director of Parodi who
lately opened Music Establishment in New York,
selected portion of hi4 stock OF Pianos from this
establishment"
We guarantee to sell at mandatory prices. Terms
o. payment made moderate or liberal discount for
CASH JN0. l.. ELLIS,
Penn. avenue, between 9Th and 10th streets.
sep 7-en2w
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By c. w. BOTELOR, Auctioneer.

GALE OF DAMAGED GROCERIES AT AUG
~ TlGN.-Om FRLD.3Y, September 9th COM
mencing al 10 O'Clock, IN, shall sell at the Gro
cery Store of J. c. Brashears, on It'll street. few
doors north of Louisiana avenue a large collection
of Groceries, most of which is in q damaged STATE
consisting in part Of
Sugars, Teas, Coffee, Soap, Candles
Cigars, Tobacco, Flour, Salt, Bacon, Almonds
Tubs, Buckets, Broouis, Brushes, Baskets
Stone Ware, Sc, &c.
Also, large LOT of superior Wines and Liquors. u-
injured
Store Fixtures, Scales, SC, sc.
A rare chance for bargains may be expected.
Terms: All sums of and under $50, cash; over
$50 credit of 60 days for approved endorsed notes
bearing interest T.. w. BOTEIOR
sep1-d AuctoneeT.
fTrnOn Sentinel 4 Intel dt-1
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CASH MERCHANT TAILOR.

la The Subscriber has just returned from New
IA York with full and complete stock of Fall
and Winter Goods, which now ready 10
.-lAA- be made up to order OH the cash principle.
He has determined to drop the credit SYSTEM because
ne - satisfied that many persons prefer getting their
goods at reasonable rates for cash. instead of paying
much greater prices to obtain credit. He is deter
mined to seek and merit that kind Of custom. lie
respectfully solicits call from those of his former
patrons, as well as from the public generally, who
willing 10 deal with him on the new principle
and he thinks he can safely promise To satisfy them
In every particular. J. RIGGLES,
9TH street. opposite Patriotic Bank
sep 5-eod
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New York Markets.

New YORK, Sept. 8, P. M.-Western
State brands -four, Sc % cts. Howard
street, Sc A Sc GO. Wheat unchanged
10000 bushels sold. Yellow corn, so
cents. Cotton dull. Dealers waiting
for the steamer.
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By J.. c. MCGUIRE, Auctfoneer.

VALUABLE BUILDING LOT, FRONTING JU-
Dietary SQUARE, AT AUCTION.-On
FRIDAY afternoon, September 9th, at SIX O'Clock,
on the premises. shall sell part of Lot 5, in square
3d. fronting pc feet inch 4th street west, be-
tween ID and streets north, running back SO feet
81 inches.
This Lot is beautifully situated, fronting the east
wing of the City Hall, and presents fine oppor
tunity for good investment.
Terms: One-third cash, the residue in six and
twelve months, for notes satisfactorily secured,
bearing interest.
Title indispu.able. &c. MCGUIRE,
sep Cd huctioneer.
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Interesting Sunday School Eriibition.-This even
ing representation of religious character by the
aid of q magic lantern, and a delightful concert,
will be gwen at the Island Hail. for the benefit of
the Sunday School of the Sixth Presby Church
Their prices of admission very small, making
it easily available for every friend of the School, old
and young, to aid in the praiseworthy exhibition.
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NOTICE.

INHE subscribers have entered into CO. partnership
Il for the purpose of conducting the GROCER Y
BUSINESS IN the name and firm of OkME l. LII
ZENBP, and respectfully solicit the notice of the
public to our fresh supply Of GRO CERLES, all of
which were selected with care By strict attention
to business, and with desire please we trust we
shall merit a share of public patronage.
"A. ORME,
B. e. LAZENBY,
18th street, Sd door north OF street
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NyAsH1NGTON sENTINEL,-T

W first number of this new Daily will be issued
on or about WEDNESDAY next, September l4th
twenty five thousand copies will be circulated af-
ordng an extraordinary opportunity for advertising
PERSONS intendeg to advertise requested to for
ward their copy on or before Saturday the 10Th in
slant, to the Sentinel Office, Wards Building near
the Capitol. BEVERLY TUCKER
sen 1-3f
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The Recent Shooting case-New Trial

CINCINNATI, Sept. DIR. Ames who
shot Mr.. Hall, has given bail in the sum
of sos 900.
A motion for new trial in the case of
Findley, was heard by Judge Finn to-
day, and the motion granted.
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FzEEsSEE@ FOUND.-Was found in my yard
Esssst5S1Satssssa about two weeks since, POR TIE
IttslxsSl w MONN.4IE, containing small sum of
money, which the owner procure
by describing the same and paying for this advertise
ment. ]. MOORE, corner OF 9th st.
sep e3t* and Massachusetts, avenue.
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WHITE BRANDY, for Preserving,
w half pipes White Brandy of high proof.
Also, fresh invoice OF White and Brown Mustard
Seed.
All>picc, Pepper, Cloves, Mace. Nutmegs, Jamai-
ca and Race Ginger,
quarter casks, White Wine Vinegar
D bbls. pure Cider do
just received III store, and for sale by
WM NJ. GRIPS,
Louisiana avenue. between 9th and7 tn SIS.
aug 30-eO6t
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BROWN & HEKL,
House and Sign Painters and GIazier

BROWN e. HEEI.
House and Sign Painters and Glaciers,
South"est corner Of eth ana ID streets.
CARPENTERS, Builders, and Contractors are re-
" specially invited t. give call as they pass
by, As we are satisfied that compete with
any in the city. sep Sim
WHITE BRANDY FOR PEACHES.
w 100 gallons pure White Brandy, for putting up
Peaches.
IS gallons White Peach Brandy, very old and fine,
made i'll Virginia.
100 gallons White Apple Brandy.
Families desiring to put up Brandy Peaches and
Fruits may rely upon the above Brandies being pure
For sale by F.. f.. WHITES co.
Louisiana av, between 6fh and 9TH streets,
aug 29-PC6t opposite Bank Washington.
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Illness Of Governor Eigler.

HARRISBURG. Sept, THE Governor is
still quite ill, but the crisis is now believ-
ed to have passed. He is very low, but
his physician expresses confident hope
of speedy improvement.
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PREPARE FOR A RAINY DAY.

PREPARE FOR RAINY DAY
~ Look up your old Umbrellas, and ~
~ E%send them To the subscriber in faira5fN
~ weather TO be repaired, and thus give /
I> him time to do the work fathfuy--fOr in
rainy weather the press is so grrat that the work
may not he well done, ''nothng is well done that
Is done Ill hurry"
UMBRELLAS for sale from 81 x cents up to six
dollars, comprising general assortment of green,
blue, and black silk and Bingham Umbrellas.
large assortment Of articles suitable for every
description of repairs.
Don't forget the place. d. PIERCE,
Penn. avenue, between 18th and 18th streets.
5-eOtf
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Vermont Election.

BURLINGTON, Sept. 7.-Fifty-two towns
have been heard from, and show the cleo
ton of 81 Wings and % Democrats to
the Housewife four towns, no choice.
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GEORGETOWN SAND YARD-The subscriber
VI keeps constantly on hand a large supply of
WHITE and GRAY SAND, and Gravel, suitable for
building and other purposes, which he will sell on
reasonable terms and deliver to customers in Wa ash
ington and Georgetown. Orders left at the Wood g.
Coal yard Of Orme & Barron, on Green street, near
the Canal, will be promptly attended e.
ty 30-6wS&T r, r, Raglan,
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LEATHER LEATHER
And General shoe Findings Store
rENIIOMAS G. FORD fatters himself that he has
/ the best selected stock ever offered in this Dis
trct Ia his friends and the trade in general.
80 dozen French Calf Skins. of the most approved
MOhair Lemoine, Ogerou, SUSSEX Co.
Superior Patent Calf Skins
Home made Calf and kipp Skins
Upper and Buff Leather
100 sides Spanish Sole and Slaughter Leather
Harness and Bride Leather
Fine Bride and Skirting Leather
100 dozen Morocco, and Lining Skins
French and English Hastings Black and Colored
Gaoon. Laces and Silk to match
All of which he will sell low for cash, ep-
proved credits Il. G. FORD,
sep lin eth street, near the Patent Office.
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NOTICE.
THE undersigned have associated themselves to
i getn.r under the name and firm of SHEkELL
BAILEY, for the purpose of conducting the Gro
Gerry business in all its various branches and have
purchased the entire interest in the and stock
(Which is complete i'll its usual Variety of John b.
kihbey Co, at No. 5, Centre Market Space, where
they will continue to keep full and general
ment of F.3MILY GROCERIES, to which they in
vie attention. assuring the patrons OF Messrs. Kin
hey s Co. that their customs will be pursued, las
far rs praccablc,) and their friends and the public
that strict principles, close apple and fair
dealing may he relied on.
JAMES II. SHEKEiL,
aug 9i-.G &eO3t JOSIAH r. BAILEY.
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Alexandria Correspondence.
ALEXANDRIA, Septeu

ALEXANDRIA, September 8, 1855
Cbunty Cout-Irotraetcd Etetings-Union Cir
c,e.-Pvblic Northumberland 1eatrfcols-
Nsir Inspector, dc.
The County Court held its usual monthly session
during the early sortion of this week, but its pro
ceeiings of little public interest and attracted
attention.
Protracted meetings are in progress in several OF
our churches. That Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church has already produced coed fruit quite a
number of seekers Of religion are around its altar
already and each night adds to their number In
he African Church, the revival has begun in ear
of the congregation he heard in almost any
portion of the city.
Union Circle No -, of Social Circles con tinues to
progress; already So have been initiated, Of whom
nearly one half are Of the fair They oontem-
plate public installation Of officers on the evening
of to morrow, and should the evening prove clear,
they will certainly have a large ooncourss to wit
mss the ceremonial.
large placard, which has been posted on some
Of our thoroughfares, announces that Mr.. John
Lunt, having secured the services Of Mr. Edwin
Stuart. Of Georgetown, and Misses HELEN Carman
and Kate Gilmore, of Alexandria, will give a dra-
matte entertainment this evening at Sarepta Hall.
The novelty Of this performance insures a large
audience.
Mr.. John ". Campbell has been appointed an In
spector of the port of Alexandria.
Business slightly improved, money tight, vessels
in demand, and the weather still sultry.