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emily little business, and was n sort of mystery
to his neighbors. He dressed ordinarily well,
but in all other respects was seemingly in ndi-
gent circumstances. After his decease, how
ever, person in overlooking his baggage, ex.
amined small carpet bag lying in his cham
Der, and to his surprise, found over $4,000 in
money, all in small bills.
The deceased, during his sickness, was in
constant fear OF being robbed, but did not dis
close to any of his attendants that he had so
valuable possession, and the cause Of his ex-
treme solicitude was not explained until the
finding of the money. Dying intestate and
having no relatives in ST. Louis or elsewhere,
the public administrator took charge of his
effects, and ordered sale of the furniture and
personal property in his Office on Market street.
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Gelearaphif.
ARRIVAL or THE BALTIC.
hour Days later from Europe.

SANDY Hook, Angu4 10, 4, p m.--The steamer
Baltic has just passed up, with dates from Liver
pool 10 the 9th instant.
1t is again stated, but not auihoritatvely, that
the Anglo French force has really embarked for
the Crimea, and is now lowering on the coast--no
account of any landing having been effected
From the Baltic there is an imperfect account OF
the capture Of the Aland Islands on The third, and
of rs occupation by the French
The Russians finally left Bucharest on the first
of August, and il is now occupied by lhiry.two
thousand Turks, under Omer Pasha.
The Austrans have not entered either Moldayia
or Wallachia
Prussia remains unchanged.
Denmark declared her adherence on the fourth
| TO the Austro Prussian treaty.
Nothing from Asia.
On the fifth, in the sitting of the French Repre-
senatives, that body was formally notified by
Count Buol, that England and France have uncon-
ditonally refused the Russian proposals 1t was
| said that the Pasha Of Egypt has abolished the
monopoly of corn.
There is no news from Great Britain and France.
Espartero enjoys the confidence of the Span
| iards. All quiet Jose de la Concha is appointed
governor-general Of Cuba.
The harvest in Italy is abundant.
Markets.
LIvERrooI, august 9.-Cotton, Brown & Ship.
leys circular reports sales Of $4,000 bales during
the three days, with sales of New Orleans fair al
Oh middling So; Upland fair Ct middling St.
The demand was good for the trade and freely
met by holders, with sales of 1000 10 spectators,
and 1000 TO exporters, Trade at Manchester had
slightly improved since our last.
Wheat, good qualities have i'm.
proved I'd. Sales of white at los. 4d., and red al
| 9s Sd. Flour-ihe demand is fair and holders
firm with moderate sales 32s. for western canal
and 34s. for Ohio.
Corn--lellow has advanced Is Sales OF white
and yellow at 35s. Cd.
Provisions-Mr. Henry reports lard in fair de-
| maDd, and holders firm, with sales al SIS. lice
is dull. Beef is unchanged in value. Bacon is
| active. Pork is dull
Consols closed al 92iGg925.
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A SAGE AND PATRIARCH.-Greatin interest was
created at the recent commencement of Union
College, New York, from the fact that it was
the iitieth anniversary Of the presidency Of the
venerable DIR. Mott over the affairs Of the col
lege.
There is probably no parallel to this in the
world. Judge Campbell made an address, in
which, referring TO the sage and patriarch, he
said;
He has personally instructed more than
1900 men, whose influence is now felt in every
department of society he, has led the institu-
ton through all its difficulties to its present
prosperous condition and, at the same time,
made important additions to the science of heat
and steam. Let the world parallel this, if it
can (Applause.) Generations to como shall
bless his muni6cence; and his name and his
deeds shall live enlbalmed in the memory Of
men, long after his calumniators have passed
away and been forgotten. Great applause
At this period DIR. Mott entered the church,
leaning on the arm Of q gentleman, and moving
with difficulty. He was received with loud and
repeated acclamations, and took his seat appa-
rentIy much affected by the occasion and the
reception.
DR.. Way!aud and other eminent men, now
old, also delivered addresses, in which they said
they had been pupils Of the venerable presi-
dent. What has such man done for the
world DR.. Wayland, addressing DIR. Mott,
closed with these sublime words:
Venerable man, we rejoice to sec that thine
eye is not dim, though thy natural force is
somewhat abated. We thank you for your care
over our youth; we thank you for those coun.
sells which have so often guided our manhood;
we thank yon for that example which has ever
pointed out 10 us tho path OF earnest duty and
seli.forgetfal charity. Long may you live to
witness the happiness which you have created,
and cherish the genius which your inspirations
first awakened into conscious existence. And
when the saviour, whose footsteps you haye
troiden, shall call thee home to receive thy
reward, may death lay his hand gently on that
venerable form, and gently quiet the pulsations
of that noble heart May thy head gently 10.
cline upon the bosom Of that Redeemer whom
thou hast loved may thine eye open on visions
OF glory which man may not utter But when
an entrance is abundantly administered unto
thee into the Joy of thy Lord, where shall those
who survive find any one on earth to resemble
theeY" Loud and long continued applause
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A New WAY OF KEEPING CooL.--The st.
Louis Republican tells the following story "a
few days since, during the intense hot weather
an eccentric gentleman Of this city determined
to make himself comfortable. He had iced the
thermometer without any corresponding effect
upon bis physical condition, when a bright
thought suddenly struck him TO change the
sultry weather Of July to what he considered
the more congenial temperature Of January.
He accordingly brought up wagon load Office,
and gave instructions TO the driver, that at
precisely IL o'clock, at noon, he would drive 10
The upper end Of the levee and deposit the
whole contents in the river. In the mean
time he stationed himself on the hurricane
deck of steamboat ut the lower end Of the levee,
and patiently waited to see the ice come floating
along. The thermometer stood at go in the
shade, and there he sat on the deck with huge
umbrella over him, looking out on the great
father Of waters to see the ice floating down
and refresh his parched nature. BY and by it
came along, he gazed at it intently, wiped the
Precipitation from his brow, and continued to
! look at the CONCEALED substance until it was
lost to view. Slowly he wendell his way from
the deck, and encountered bar on his journey,
and called for shall storm" He was next
seen up town, where he was heard to swear the
fatality Of sun.stroke was all humbug, and
that lie mover felt more cool md comfortable in
his life. We can assure our readers that this
has tho merit, at least, Of being literally true.
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IT, CHEAP AND PLEASANT

rT"h CHEAP AND PLEASANT
rszexs4=-zs excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, TO and from
Aqua Creek, with dinner included, for SO only
To families and others DESTROYS Of recreation
and change OF scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily al.
iorded BY the regular trips Of the splendid and
commodious Steamer Baltimore 10 Aqua Greek
and back 10 Washington between the hours Of o.
a. m. and q p. m.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, 50 only.
For further information apply 10 Captain A. d.
Peck, on board, or 10
GEORGE MATTINGLY,
Agent OF the line in Washington
July lS-d2m%
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PROPOSALS FOR WOOD AND COAL.

OFFIcE OF THE SECRETARY or THE SENATE
U. s., august IL, 1854.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received al this
Dofhce until IL O'Clock M. on Monday, the 2sth
instant for furnishing AMI delivering in the vaults
OF the Capitol on or before the sixteenth day of
October next, one hundred tons Of best An thracte
Coal, properly broken and screened for use in the
furnaces. Also, for one hundred and twenty-five
cords of best Hickory Wood, 10 be measured, at
the expense OF the contractor, ~ the Capitol yard,
sawed and properly packed away; the whole 10
be subject 70 the inspection and approval Of the
Secretary Of the Senate,
Security for the faithful performance of the con.
tract for furnishing the above articles, 10 the sat
isiaction OF the Secretary OF the Senate will be
required.
Proposals should be endorsed Proposals for
Wood and Coal and directed TO the Secretary of
the Senate, al Washington. Aug l2--law3w
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New York Market.

NEw Yong, Aarua l9-Flour-The market
is firm, with sales OF 5000 barrels at SO 25lse
G2i for Ohio. Southern is firm, with sales Of iOOC
barrels.
Wheat is scerce--sales OF $500 bushels red
southern, OF inferior quality, at l65.
Corn has advanced az cents per bushel-sales
Of 10000 bushels western mixed at sOI@slI.
Pork is firm.
Beef is firm
Lard is unchanged, with moderate demand.
Whisky is better, with sales OF 500 bbls. Ohio
at sc cents
Stocks are dull and lower--money is active and
unchanged.
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yellow Fever at Sea. .Sc.

New York, Aagust l9.-The steamship Phla-
depha with dates from Havana to the 18th, ar
rived this morning She brings nothing OF i'm
portance.
On The 10Th the Philadelphia reports that she
ran alongside OF the ship Columbia, from New
Orleans for Marseilles, who had hoisted signal
of distress Captain Proul was found sick of the
yellow fever, and likely 10 recover, Three OF The
crew were also sick, but no deaths had occurred,
Tile PHILADELPHIA put aphysician on board
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SCHOOL In FAUQUIER.
ON THE FIRST DAY OF NEXT SEP
~ TENDER, shall open BOARDING SCHOOL
for boys, at
Benvenue, Fauquier County. Va,


Benvenue, Fauquier County, Va,
Three and half miles from Rectortown, depot
on the Manassas Gap railroad and FIVE miles fiom
Middeburg, Loudoun county. The subjects taught
in the school will be all the branches Of an Eng.
lsh education, Mathematics, Ancient LanRup y :,
French, Spanish, Chemistry, and Natural Philoso
ply. Those who expect TO complete their educa-
ton al our University, may be thoroughly prepared
to enter any class they choose ia thai Institution
The expenses Of a whole session of ten months
for board, tuition, fuel lights, &c, will be two
hundred dollars payable, one-halr in advance, and
the other the first of February. If pupil remain
with me for less time than five months, he will
be charged at the rate Of s25 per month.
The location which | have selected is very
healthy and very accessible. My object is 10 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.. frankie
Minor, Of Abenrarle, and those who wish TO learn
OF my qualifications referred TO him for ,sicr-
nation, and also TO the following gentlemen The
Faculty of the University, Colonel II. b. Powell,
and General Asa Rogers, OF Loudoun, and Judge
Tyler and Colonel Lloyd holland, OF FauqHier.
BJMy Post Office is Middleburg, Loudoun
county, Virginia
July e--tf WILLoUGHBY w. TEBBS.
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The Washington scmi-Wcekly News
The proprietor Of this journal has issued his pros.
pectus for the ninth volume. Il is devoted TO city
affairs, education, literature, and general intelli.
gence The editor, William Thompson, esq, was,
II will be Teoollected, among the first victims Of
the present "know- nothing" city administration /;
the councils having not only voted him out OF
Office as police magistrate for the Filth ward but
deprived him Of the advertising patronage of the
corporation, which he had enjoyed for eight years.
This act Of prescription, however, seems to have
stipulated him to improve not only the contents
but the appearance OF his paper; and he promises
+" 10. oppose every secret organization that is
founded on proscriptive and exclusive basis
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NTORK, or Plenty 10 DO and Hours Il
w DO II, by M. M. Brewster 1st and I'd series
rs cents.
Gratitude, an Exposition Of the 103d Psalm, 10y
Rev John Stevenson, rs cents.
Sir Thomas Powell Buxton, Bart, study ior
young men
The Wife, or Mirror of Madenhood, by T.
Binney, SO cents.
The Friendships Of the Bible, by Anxious, en-
cravings, SIS cents.
Cheerful Chapters. adapted 10 youth and not I'M
suited 20 age, by Old Alan Gray. For sale by
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE.
7lh street, near Odd Fellows Hall
Aug 20-3t
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DIED,

Al Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday, the Bib inst,
in the SSH year Of his age, Mr.. ENOCH l.. REY-
NOLDS, Of this city, and late clerk in the Office Of
the Secretary OF the Treasury. His kind and g, n
erous disposition had won for him the esteem OF u
large circle Of acquaintance, by whom his memory
will be cherished with grateful affection.
IL His funeral will take place from Odd Eel.
lows Hall, 7ih street, on Monday afternoon, at
O'Clock
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I,s,on DInicultios.

BIFFALo ANgpa l9--The ST. Pauls' Pioneer
Of the 10Th, gives an account Of nm engagement
between the Chippewas and Sioux, near Yellow
river. The latter attacked the former at night,
killing twenty eight. But few OF the Sioux were
killed. The Sioux took young squaw prisoner.
MAJOR Murphy, with his commend proceeded to
the rescue.
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI WEEKLY NEW S,

Decoted to City Affairs, EdncaiiSR LiteTafays,
and General Intelligence.
fINiE Ninth Volume Of this Paper being
IL about 10 lie commenced, the proprietor and
editor, after making his grateful Acknowledgements
for the steady support which he has received dur.
ing The last eight years, respectfully solicits q
continuance OF the same and such dddlio,ial snp
port as will enable him TO 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
tion and which il is his fixed purpose TO maintain,
so long as he is connected with this or any other
public journal On his future ronrse the editor
deems II unnecessary 10 dilate. Suffice il 10 say
that while the original plan of his paper will be
duly carried out, 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 10 oppose every secret
organization that is founded on 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-
quate encouragement.
The Semi Weekly News will shortly appear in
an improved dress.
The paper and business card. per annum.. 50 90
The paper without business card, Gf paid in
advance or within one month from date
of subscription. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. / 80
The paper without business card If not paid
within one month from date Of subscrp
ton. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 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 arrearages are
paid, except ut the option of the editor.
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on payment OF arrears.
Aug POS
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wAarrnron srmna-, W, JpIu 5. 1ssl.

WARRENToN STRINGS, Va, July s, 1884
G1-Thc di:.fculiy between Mr.. Riggs, of Wash
ington, and Mr.. Battle, Of North Carolina, which
occurred al this place yesterday, was placed into
the hands Of Captain Glynn and General Bayly on
the part of Mr. Riggs, and Of Hon. J. q. Breckn-
ridge on the part of Mr. Battle, and by them the
whole matter was honorably and amicably adjust
ed 10 the satisfaction of all concerned
Signed in duplicate,
JAMES GLYNN,
TIL. III. BAYLY,
JOHN G. BRECKENRIDGE.
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Missouri ELECTION.

ST.. Louis, AWgnSt ls.-Phelps, the democratic
candidate for Congress, is elected by handsome
majority. The legislature, on Joint ballot, stands
as follows wings 63 democrats 80, aud the friends
Of Mr.. Benton 40
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ASHTON, by the author

~ OF Experience Of Life
Hard Times Complete, by Chas. Dickens.
The New York illustrated Magazine for August
Rosa Woodyille. By Alex anasE Dumas
Joseph Is. farnpm's History OF Washington city
The Great Illustrated Magazine Of Art for Au.
gust.
All the Weekly Newspapers for this week
Everything in the Book and Stationery line AT
SHlLLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Cor. Pa. av. and a ST., odeon Building.
Aug Tiff
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Alleged Forgery Case.

PHiIApELrHrA, August l9,--Dr Evans the pro.
prietor of the safety railroad car invention, has
been held 10 bail for obtaining money under false
pretences, in selling certificates Of shares in a
patent which il is alleged has never been issued
by the Patent Office
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II SICK Headache Kemedy.-A remedy for
the sick headache, which has been Gently offered
TO the public is attracting great attention. not only
by reason OF the very satisfactory testimonials 10
lis efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by il, but also because
there are so great number of people who are at.
dcted with The distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DR..
Eastman who discovered the efficacy of his 'rem-
edy,n is physician in this city, in high standing.
with large practice. He is physician in whom
great confidence is placed; and we do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease, which
has been so long needed, has attracted the attention
ofall sufferers from headache who have heard Of il
From our own knowledge of DR.. Easiman's char
acter and practice, we have doubt that the med
cne deserves the favor il receives and that il will
prove 10 be great benefit TO all who may give il
trial.-Lynn NeicS, December 90, 1888.
For sale in Washington by Il. ID. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr2
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Another Arrest of IncendIarIes.-Ilis known
that, week ago, several youths were arrested ON
the charge Of setting fire 10 numerous stables and
other property in the eastern portion of the city,
and that three Of the party will be brought TO trial
during the December term ofthe court.
We now have TO state that two other young
men were arrested on Friday, in the western part
Of Washington, or a similar charge, and com.
milted TO jail for further examination but we
await the particulars, as they shall be officially as.
cerlained.
While we deeply regret that youths, with the
paths Of virtue, knowledge, and political promo.
ton, even TO the highest Offices in the land open
10 their footsteps, should be thus circumstanced,
we are nevertheless glad that the wanton de.
sroyers Of private property have been arrested.
Such persons are justly regarded a curse to
any community, and should be punished severely
for their crimes.
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HUBA.--iIistory of Cuba, or Notes Of a
" Traveller in the Tropics being Political,
HISTORICAL and Statistical Account Of the Island,
from its discovery 10 the present time by Maturin
M. Balou, price so and ~ cents Nordurfari or
Rambles in Iceland, by Pny Miles, 81 Things
10 be thought of, addressed 10 the Young, 20
cents; The Controversial Discussion between the
Rev DR. John Cumming and Daniel French, esq,
on the Differences between Professionalism aud
Popery. All the new books Of the American
Tract Society ard Sunday School Union.
GRAY IL BALLANTINE,
Aug III 9Th street.
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Loss Of the brig Mexican.

BALTIMORE, ANgRd 1.-The brig Mexican OF
ST Stephens. N. b from Baltimore for the Car
ribean Sea, in ballast, was cast away on the 2sih
OF July, on the coast of Guagua and is total loss
The captain aud part Of the crew have arrived
here
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ES- Special Notice.-iENRgS INVIG0RATING
C0RDIALThe merits Of this purely vegetable extract
for the removal and Of physical prosration genital
debility nervous affections &C. 6c fully described in
another column Of this paper to which the reader is
ferrcd 81 bottle, bottles for S. six bottles for IS
$40 per dozen. Observe the marks Of the 1eprfas
Prepared only by s. IT, COHEN, Ma. 5 Franklin Row,
Vine street, below Eighth Philadelphia Pennsylvania
For sale by all the respectable druggists and
Throughout the country, and by
W. ii. GILMAN, Washington, p. c.
CANDY HATCH, Baltimore
PEEL STEVENS. Alexandria, va,
Wholesale Agents for Virginia
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The steamer San yacinto Disabled.

BosToN, august l9-The steamer San Jaciuto,
which sailed from Philadelphia. on the 18th inst,
for the Baltic, put in here to-day reporting slight
arrangement in her machinery.
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The New York Democracy.

New York, Augna 19.-The TtibnVs of this
morning says that Collector Bronson has con-
scented 10 run The hard" candidate for COVER
nor of New York.
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UNLOCKED ron RrcHEs-- Singular Occur
ytace.--Dr. p. Domino, physician OF this city,
died last week at the hotel where he boarded.
He was very old man, Of parsimonious dis
position, had few acquaintance, and we believe
not single intimate. For many years he had
On Office on Market street, between Thirteenth
and Fouriecnth streets, where he spent his
whols time, when not at meals doing appar.
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AS- Stimulating Liniment, as pr

Ia stimulating LiutEnent, as prepared
at lmans drug store Is deserving o. the highest
msndaton for Chronic and Acute rheumatism.
II seldom II fails to give speedy and permanent
lief This Eminent has been prepared by H. d. Gilman,
chemist Of this city for many years and since its ntrodue
tOn has been extensively used by moDy Of the most
spectacle families In the District and vicinity 10 whom
reference he made At any time to it magical effects
In curing rheumatism, la elderly persons, who had
been sufferers for long time. IL originally made for
horses for the Of ameness saddle CALLS &c and Is
much used for such purposes being an Invaluable
article wherever Eminent u CURED either for
beast. May %
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Release of the schooner ElIen.

BosToN, August l9.-The American schooner
Ellen, seized al Nova Scotia for violation Of the
fisheries, was released. The ratification of the
reciprocity treaty is said 10 have influenced her
release.
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Conviction of a Fugitive.

BosToN August l9.--Uxford, who assaulted
Mr. Dana on the night Of the rendition of the fu-
gtive Burns, convicted of the ofiense in the
municipal court this morning.