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Trouble Among the Chinese.

On the 10Th Of July pitched battle was
fought between two parties Of Chinese at Wea-
verville, Trinity county, in which ten were
killed and large number wounded. The
Yreka Herald says that it originated from a
dispute about small gambling debt, the con-
troversy ending in personal encounter, which
aroused a sectionl and political difficulty for a
long time existing among them in their orien-
tai home. The Herald says:
"The two parties were very unequally d.
vided on the occasion--one party numbering
over 400, the other less than 100; the smaller
party being much more courageous than the
larger one, and most anxious for the fray.
Some Of the citizens promised the lesser party
fair show in the fight, and sided with them
on account Of their nferiority in numbers.
"The two parties we're stationed on opposite
sides Of O ravine, where there was much good
generalship shown by both parties. The large
party attempted 10 out1ank the smaller one,
which they were deferred from doing by the
citizens, who manifested a great desire for fair
play. The small party kept in close column,
brayely daring their numerous enemies to make
the charge, as il had been agreed to be hand
to hand conflict.
'Not succeeding in their inducement, the
smaller party made the charge across the ra
vine, with terrible bravery and blood-thirsty
ferocity, killing and wounding as before stated
Thcv fought with spears and large forks made
for The purpose The greatest utility Of tic
fork vas manifested in only one instance in
pinning man TO the ground and leaving him
! there in an agonizing death.
"The charge lasted ABOUT three minutes, re
sultiug in the entire rout Of the large party
! they being undoubtedly intimidated by the Cit
zens firing pistols, and throwing stones among
| them. All who witnessed the charge agre,
that il was OF the most desperate character"
A correspondent Of the Shasta Courie
writes as follows:
"All day the greatest excitement prevailed
throughout town some we're for, others agains
their fighting. Our sheriff did all in his powe
to stop the difficulty, up TO the very latest hour
but be could accomplish nothing-fght the
would, and fight they did. But their differ
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SCHOOL In FAUQUIER.
NN THE FIRST DAY OF NEXT SEP
~ TENDER, shall open BOARDING SCHOOL


Benvenue, Fauquier County, Va,
Three and half miles from Rectortown, n depot
on the Manassas Gap railroad, and five miles from
Middleburg, Loudoun county. The subjects taught
in the school will be all the branches Of an Eng-
lish education, Mathematics, Ancient Language /,
French, Spanish, Chemistry, and Natural Phoso
ply Those who expect 10 complete their edpaa.
ton at our University may be thoroughly prepared
TO enter any class they choose - mat institution.
The expense: 9: whole session Of ten months,
e. board, tuition, fuel, lights, &c, will be two
hundred dollars payable, one-half in advance, and
the other the first of February. II pupil remain
with me for a lees time than five months, he will
be charged at the rate Of $25 per month.
The location which | have selected is very
healthy and very accessible. My object is to es-
tablish permanent school, and hope TO succeed,
by using all the proper means within my power to
secure the comfort. happiness, and Improvement
OF my pupils and the satisfaction Of their parents
or guardians. have had several years expert.
ence as Teacher in the school OF Mr.. Franklin
Minor, of Abemarle, and those who wish 10 learn
Of my qualifications are referred to him for inror-
nation, and also to the following gentlemen The
Faculty of the University, Colonel H. b. Powell,
and General Asa Rogers, OF Loudoun and Judge
Tyler and Colonel Lloyd holland, Of Fauquier.
DMy Post Office is Middleburg, Loudoun
county, Virginia.
July 9--,f wILLoUGHBY w. TEBBs.
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EXTENSIVE
BOOT AND SHOE ESTABLISHMENT,
sNED IN IRON HALL

JUSI OFENED In lhON HALL
q p. HOOVER has fitted up, In an at
y. tractive style, the large and spacious store in
lion Hall, Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
10th streets, and furnished il with, perhaps, the
largest and best selected stock of BOOTS AND
SHOES ever exhibited in this city.
1t is the determination of the undersigned to
make this establishment excel, in all particulars
every other Of the kind in the country Withihis
view, he has made arrangements for regular
supply of every article in his line OF business, with
the most celebrated manufacturers in this country
and in future, every variety of Boots and Shoes
for Ladies. Gentlemen, Children, and Servants,
may here be found.
No expense has been spared in fitting up this
establishment so 10 make il attractive place
Of business He will spare no effort 10 win lib
eral share Of public patronage. His prices shall
be moderate. approximating as closely as possible
10 those of the manufacturers.
The following are among the articles just re-
ceived
FOR LADIES.
Black, bronze, and colored Caters, thin and thick
soes
White and black satin Slippers, and English Kid
Slippers
French and American Morocco and Kid Slippers
Morocco walking Shoes of every variety
Toilet Slippers, enamelled and worked, French
and American
Jenny Lind Buskins, Polkas, and other styles OF
Dress Shoes.
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ences are in no better condition now than they
were before. Neither dare go to work, one is
afraid of the other, consequently, both are idle.
So matters stand at present.
"On Sunday, the large party collected their
dead together and burned them, in the same
manner as do the Indians Of this country, and
then buried their ashes. The small party
buried theirs with all the imposing ceremonies
of war-they all turned out in funeral process
sion, and followed the bodies to their graves,
accompanied with music, as white men would.
The white man killed was also buried the same
day. 1t was day of funerals. Long will it
be remembered by the people of this town."
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BOSWELL ACADEMY.
Four Miles fran Staunton, Virginia,


BY VIM. B. JOHNSON.
YNHE NEXT SESSION OF THIS School
IL will commence on the LIST Of September and
continue ten months, with vacation Of two
weeks at Christmas.
This is strictly Boarding School, no day pupils
being taken, and the number ofboarders is limited
TO twenty.
Besides the ordinary English branches to which
particular attention is gwen any Of the following
subjects will be taught, according 10 the selection
of the pupils, the desire Of the parent or guar
dian, viz:
The Latin and Greek Languages,
The French, Spanish, and Italian languages,
Mathematics,
Natural and Moral Philosophy,
Chemistry
Civil Engineering. theory and practice)
In all OF the above schools, except the Greek
and Italian languages and Chemistry, the prnci
pal is graduate OF the University of Virginia,
and he trusts that also several years experience
as civil engineer has qualified him 10 give
neering,
Terms two hundred dollars, payable half in ad
vance and half on the 1st of February, for board,
tuition, fuel, lights, and washing, per session OF
ten months.
REFERENCES:
Prof. Gessner Harrison, University of Virginia
Col F. H. Smith, Virginia, Military Institute.
Rt Rev. Bishop Meade, Clark county.
r. Rev. Bishop Johns, williamsburg
Rev. R. H. Philips, Staunton.
Rev. T. T. Castleman Staunton.
Hon. G. H. Lee, Clarksburg.
Gen. j. H. Cooke, Fluvanna.
II. w. Tomlin, esq, King William.
g. N. Johnson esq, Richmond.
Beverly Tucker, esq, Washington
Hon. A. Ii. II. Stuart, Staunton
PosT OFFICE, STANTON, Va.
July 4-dtSlcp
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To Brit. Maj. Gen. PERsIFoR f. SMIrI
From the Boston Traveller, Aug. 20.
From Liberia.

We have our files of Liberia papers to the
7th of June
Intelligence had been received at Monroyia
of the breaking out of a war in the Teembo
country, which is about hundred miles south
OF Monrovia, on the Liberian coast. The con-
fict was between the natives residing on the
coast and those living in the interior The
prominent cause of the war was the refusal OF
the natives on the coast to permit those OF the
interior to go down and trade with the factories
at the beach. 1t has been custom, it seems,
for centuries, all along the coast, for the inte-
rior tribes to carry on their trade through the
beach people.
Now disposition is manifested to throw off
this burden, and to trade without the interven-
ton of brokers or third parties, who have been
accustomed to consume large share Of the
proceeds in commission. The London Herald
states that these third parties of beach people
are in almost all cases notorious swindlers and
rogues. They obtain living by trading for
the interior natives, through whose industry
the palm oil is procured They retain about
one-fourth of the proceeds of sale, as commits
sion, besides what they obtain in presents from
factors.
The Liberia Herald favors the disposition
manifested by the Teembo people to submit no
endured, and recommends to factors and others
who deal largely in oil, to aid them in all
peaceable methods of bringing about refor-
nation. Teembo is remarkable for its large
trade in palm oil-larger, probably, than any
place on the coast, except Grand Colah. The
government in Liberia, it was expected, would
take some steps to arrest the war and put an
end to the destruction Of life.
There has been a long season Of wet weather
at Liberia. For four weeks previous to June
7, it had rained, day and night, almost con-
stantly. The rice crops, however, promised an
abundance, of good quality.
The culture and manufacture of sugar on the
st. Pauls was rapidly increasing. Fifty new
sugar farms, it was thought, would be laid out
this season, and fine large cane fields we're seen
in every direction. Great quantities of sugar
would be made the present season, and some
already landed at Monrovia, is said to have
been of fine quality.
Beef was very scarce at Monroyia, which is
attributed by the Herald to the intervention of
certain natives, calling themselves chiefs, who
live on the road from Bo Poro to Monrovia,
and who intercept the natives who come from
the interior, and rob them Of their cattle and
other articles of trade. The government had
taken this matter in hand, and would adopt
decisive measures to punish the offenders and
revive the trade
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Gated by you, for twelve months, unless sooner

Gated by you, for twelve months, unless sooner
discharged.
fully concur with you in relation to the care
that should be exercised in selecting these
troops, as well as the necessity for their being
well mounted and well armed, and as so long a
time is allowed for raising them, l am satisfied
that can send you force well suited for the
service in which you propose to employ them.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Z. M. PEASE.
To Brit. Maj. Gen. PERsIFoR +. SMITH.
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PROSPECTUS
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS,

Devoted to Guy Affairs, Education, Literature
and General intelligence
TNHE Ninth Volume Of this Paper being
Il about 10 be commenced. the proprietor and
editor, after making his grateful acknow edgments
for the steady support which he has received dur
ing the last eight years, respectfully solicits a
continuance Of the same and such additional sup
port az will enable him 10 continue his paper, as
an independent journal, and in the support Of
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
ton, and which il is his fixed purpose 10 maintain
so long he is connected with this or any other
public journal. On his future ronrse the editor
deems IL unnecessary TO dilate. Suffice il 10 say,
that while the original plan Of his paper will be
duly carried oui, the editor will also feel himself
bound by the convictions OF duty and propriety TO
maintain the constitutional rights Of every native
and adopted citizen, and TO oppose every secret
organization that is founded a proscriptive and
exclusive basis. What he intends 10 do in this
respect may be Judged of by what he has already
written and published in the columns Of this jour
nal. To his friends, and the friends of civil and
religious liberty, he respectfully appeals for ade-
The Semi. Weekly News will shortly appear in
an improved dress.
The paper and business card per snnum.. 50 90
The paper without business card, (if paid in
advance or within month from date
OF subscription). ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 50
The paper without business card If not paid
within one month from date Of subs Grip
ION. ...................... 90
Payable IN advance, or monthly in all cases.
Subscribers and annual advertisers will be
charged for the whole year.
No paper discontinued until all arrearaQes are
paid, except at the option of the editor
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on payment Of arrears.
Aug 20&
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The sensitive Plant.

As three girls IN The garden were viewing the
plants,
Conducted respectively by their galiants,
Says William TO Nancy, [" Here is one will reveal
A secret, which many famed beauties concealj
And when modest virtue has flown from the stand,
Ii will shrink al the touch il receives from the
handr
The ladies' all gazed as II rather dismayed;
Bot Nancy a. ieHglh SAID Pooh I'm not afraid
Her fair hand sdvanced-the experiment tried,
When 10 ia an instant the Giant dropped and died!
The poor grl first Redeemed, tn5p whitened as
snow,
Said softly, +" Lord help me how did the plant
know p
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MEDICAL CARD.-Drs. r.. q ]. Hunter

AVA physicians for diseases OF the chest, &c,
beg TO announce that they will remove to New
York on the 9Th Of December next or as soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard to their prac-
tice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change 10 that of being more central and easy
OF access TO those visiting them from distant parts
Of the Union.
Dr. james Hunter will, during the winter, visit
professionally ST. Augustine, Jacksonville, and the
principal resorts for invalds on the southern
coast.
DIR. Robert Hunter will visit Washington and
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month after December
Will be published in January next an American
edition of Sir Charles Scudamore's work ON Inha-
lstion, with an Introduction aNotcs," and an
Appendix, by R. Hunter, M. r. G. 8.
Nov 16---1y fm)
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TAMEs,s NEW NOVEL Ticonderoga,
81 or the Black Eagle, Romance of DAYS not
far Distant, by g. p. r. James, esq.
History Of Pyrrhus, by Jacob Abbott, with en-
Cravings.
Walden, or Life 10 the Woods, by Henry ID.
Thoreau. Just received at
TAYLOR a. MAURf'S
Aug Is Bookstore, near 9th ct.
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FOR SERVANTS.
My assortment Of Servants Shoes, Of all kinds,
is large and very complete.
respectfully request of my old customers, and
the citizens generally Of Washington, Georgetown,
Alexandra, Prince Georges, Montgomery aud the
surrounding countrywide strangers visiting the
city-to favor me with call before purchasing.
desire TO make no particular pledges, but hope, by
fair dealing, by polite attention, and by devotion TO
business, 10 challenge the confidence of all, and
win success in my new enterprise.
s. p. HOVER,
Iron Hall Boot and Shoe Establishment,
Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10Th SITS.
Aug. I'D w6eod2w
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WASHINGTON. Ancna %, 1854.

We, the Undersigned, have examined, as audi
tors the accounts Of the Friends Aid Society"
for the quarter ending July 9Th, and find them
correct
Publishers Of the city papers are respectfully
requested TO give insertion TO the report of said
JAS. READ ECKARD,
GEO w. SAMSON,
T.. T.. PHELPS,
WIN. HODGES.
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VnCOEDERCGA, or the Black Eagle, a
4 Romance OF Days not far Distant, by O. p. r..
James, ESQ.
History Of Pyrrhus, by Jacob Abbott, with en-
cravings. Just received, and for sale by
X FARNHAM,
Corner Penn. avenue and llih street.
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We CAN SCARCELY open a newspaper that does
not contain an account Of large conAagrations,
destructive alike Of life and properly. They have
occurred in every part Of the country.
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9 COTT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--Tne pub

-
~ Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year (ls54) combinat alton ct
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
OF the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
Features will be a and brilliant series of origi-
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OF the Last Century. All who have read Mr. Lin
pards celebrated " Legends of the American Revo-
luton" published for ffty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier, will find these picture.
of French and American history endowed with ALI
the power and brillianoy of his previous produc-
tons. The first cs a series OF original novell.ttes
called Morris Hartley or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, il about 10 be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings and its startling incidents
cannot fail TO elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
BENNETT the distinguished novelist and author OF
Viola ETC., ETC., is also engaged to furnish a bril-
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Andrews Denson, author Of Home Pictures, Pa
thence Worthington and her Grandmother, ETC.,
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-.
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and III. c. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knifc-a
graphic picture Of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and se
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz. Clara
Cairvle, Lille Lilberne, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers; the news
of the day, graphic editorials full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from.
travellers al home and abroad ETC., etc.
Terms-One copy one year 80 two copies one
year 80 four copies one year IS; nine COPIES one
year, and one 10 the getter up of the club slO.
twenty copies one year and one TO the setter up
Of the club, $40 y
Address A. SCOTT, Publish,
No. Ill Chestnut ST.. Phil 49,;
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miscellaneous.
DR.. VAN PATTEr

TUri ER'S. just received large as
NJ sortment of Pate De Foies Gras, from Stras
burg, in small and large jars
Jan 22-tf q. GAUTlEH.
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constantly receiving and manufacturing TO
order new styles of Diamond and all kinds of fine
Jewery and Sllverware, at the lowest New York
prices, and from fifteen to twenty-five per cent
cheaper than goods OF the same quality can be
bought for other in his city else
where Please call at the sign of the Large Spread
Eagle, between IL and 9th streets, Pennsylvania
avenue HI. o. HOOD.
N. B.-Watches and Jewelry carefully repaired
Apr 26-tf
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MisftIlamf0ns.
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
THIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE

THIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE
ofthe Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception of the remains Of deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies, in which such friends of the Dead as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan Of the ncorporaors is one of equality
in regard TO the lots which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring
premium,) making the early selections of lots the
most desirable
Until an officeis established in the city OF Wash
ington, applications will be punctually attended 10
at the present Office, in the east wing of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Visters are requested not to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds.
VIM. s. HUMPHREYS.
N. b. GIenwood is situated short distance
due north of The Capitol. Aug 27--3m
Motto E.-The co-partnership heretofore
IN existing under the firm of SHEKELL& BAILEY
has been this day dissolved by mutual consent.
The business Of the late firm will be quidated by
JAMES H. SHEKELL
WASHINGTON august %, 1854.
THOMPSON q GARNER,
MERC HANT TAILOR RS.
MoFFIT's BUILDING,
Four and-a-haf street. near Pa. Avenue.
Aug 20-6m
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NIRKWOOD HOUSE, Pennsylvania ave-
IN nue., corner of 18th street, will be opened
on and after Monday, Sd July, for the reception oil
guests. J. II. ~ A. w. hlhk WoOD,
July 3-tf Proprietors.
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Replu to Gorernor Pease.

bAhSVTIVE OftiCkj hOnIiN, lEAAS,
august 8, 1854.
SIR: have the honor to acknowledge the re-
ceipt, by the last mail, Of your letter of the 10Th
of July.
In reply, have no hesitation in saying, that
believe an addition to the troops row in SER
vice in this State, is necessary TO produce
feeling Of security with the inhabitants resid
ing on and near the frontier. This belief is
based upon knowledge of the many murders
and outrages that have been committed by the
Indians, within the last six months and upon
the numerous communications that have re-
Gently been made 10 me Of the opinions Of
those inhabitants on the subject,
therefore feel authorized, from the tenor Of
your letter, TO call out six companies Of mounted
volunteers, TO be mustered into the service Of
the United States, at the time and place indi-
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i Ne" R RoHK CAB KiEWm

.EE7Se3s RAILROAD.
PASSENGER TRAlN-Leave per foot OF Du-
ane street. as follows, viz:
BUFFALO EXPRESS, at a. M, for Buffalo
direct, over the N. Y. 81 z. r. r. and the B. 81 ~
Y. G. R. r. without change Of baggage or cars
DUNKIRK EXPRESS, at 7 a. M, for Dunkirk.
MAIL, at s. - a. M, for Dunkrk and Buffalo
and intermediate stations. Passengers by this
train will remain over night at any station between
Binghampton and Corning, and proceed the next
morning.
WAY EXPRESS at 12.45 p. M. for Dunkirk
ROCKLAND PASSENGER, at $50 p. M, from
the foot of Chambers slreet) via Piedmont, for
Sufern and intermediate stations.
WAY PASSENGER, at A p. m, for Dunkirk
and Buffalo.
:. NIGHT EXPRESS, at p. M, for Dunkirk and
Buffalo.
EMIGRANT, at p. M, for Dunkirk aud Buff
falo, and intermediate stations.
On Sunday, only one express train, at D. m
These express trains connect at Elmira with
the Elmira and Niagara Falls Railroad for Mia
CARA Falls; at Buffalo with frst-class splendid
steamers on Lake Erie for all ports on the Lake
and at Dunkirk with the Lake Shore Railroad for
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Detroit Chicago,
&c. d. G. McCALLUM
July o General Sup't.
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TniEs, DAILY UNION FROM Is4s TO
Price for the set SIS. Ap.sv :, ,o'u"e'' half calf
. ntYLOR ~ MAURYS
Ausu" bookstore, near Ninth street.