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cnELECT CLASSICAL and MathematicaI

GELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
- ScHooI---The subscriber has removed his
school 70 College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Column
bian College, it will continue 10 preserve the char
acter Of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of thorough English, Classi-
cal and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last Of June.
Z Terms: S12 so per quarter, payable in advance.
AT small additional charge the students viii
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College ON Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also to receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor In that de-
partment ~
Pupils may be boarded at the College, underline
special care and superntendence of the Principal.
The necessary expenses Of full boarding student
will be about $i00 per academic year, and Of q
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers to the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col j. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; i, D. Gale, M; D., Of the Patent oaice;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, OF the Land Office and Pro
fessor G. c. Jewett, OF the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep 21--tf
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Agen, ofthe line in Washington.
NOR LEAsE.--Tho national Theatre In

LNOR LEAsE.--The National Theatre I'm
1t the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for aterm ofyears. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorous attraction can ill IT.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated il will be In every respect desirable
establishment.
II suitable company could be selected the
Proprietor would accede 10 the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts to be distributed Thus: The
current expenses the salaries Of the members |;
the rent All surplus to be divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until aisr payment Of cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, 10 receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
clined TO this mode Of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is TO secure the best talent by pay
ing TO il all the profits. Every letter received Will
be known TO the Proprietor alone who will not
feel himself At liberty to reveal the name Of any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid and addressed
"to the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
242, Washington city, D. G.
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a& GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
CyIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

CIXTI MILES DISTANCE Saw ELL IO
y CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie IN connec
lion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers apd freight from New York TO
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller I;
Empire Captain Mitchell; keystone State, Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those wc-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan, A. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo m
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, l. T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One Of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at
o'clock, p. M every day, (except Sundays) and
run direct through to Monroe, without landing, in
IA hours, where the lightning Express Train will
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York 20 Buffalo four
teen hours.
hours.
Running time from Monroe to Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north of Chicago
to Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad to La Sale, and there connect with illi-
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line of steamers for all points above and be-
low making the cheapest and most direct route to
81. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
| West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buf-
falo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo
| forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard to the Valley
| OF the Mississippi. Running time 10 Chicago, 80
hours; TO ST. Louis, So hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see at q
glance that no other line enter the lists as com
| petitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege OF stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats at leisure either by the
| New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
| York and Erie ard Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line of Steamboats,
| Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, o.
freight, apply at the Companys Office, No. l9s
| Broadway corner OF Dey street, New York TO
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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4 under the United States Hotel, having en-
arged and improved his store, would now respect.
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, TO his wel-selected stock oi
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase Of goods from the best importing houses
ia the United States, with such advantages will
enable him 10 offer them TO the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction to the pur-
chasers and, in view of increasing his business
he has purchased an unusual large stock Of goods
such as will defy competition for their beauty
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing A suit of othss
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-lnade Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment of ready
made clothing, Of my own work made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, frock aud dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which viii be sold at much less
price than work made 10 order.
N. b. Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. 15--6m. (m)
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. -


IL commence on the Cd Wednesday Of October.
Oct i1th,) and will continue until the 4th OF July
following. The course of study is as extensive as
any similar institution. The religious instruction
including course on the Evidences Of Chri,tisni.
ly and Natural Theology, win be under the charge
Of the Professor Of Moral Philosophy There IL
Law School connected with the College. The
total expense for session varies from $3.50 10
$3.50. Fe s.must be paid in advance. The pres
ence Of the students at the opening Of the session
10 highly important.
Further Information may be obtained by ad-
dressing, postpaid, BKU. s. EwEL1s on Judge
Gro. p SclARBuReH, Williamsburg.
The following is list Of the Faculty, viz.
Benz. s. Ewell, President and Professor OF
Mathematics and Natural Science.
Silas Totten, ID. D., Professor Of Bellies Lettres
and Moral and Intellectual Philosophy.
Morgan q Smead, Phi. Dr. Professor OF Ian.
guages.
Henry A Washington, Professor Of History and
Political Economy.
Judge 9. p scsrbursh, Professor Of Municipal
and Constifutional Law.
Ro. Gstewood, Adj, Professor OF ,Msthswsties
Aug 10 tsowiSlewio
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I MisftIIanfgus


yIJO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
u the House of Representatives.--Ag gentle
man who has had twenty years experiences as
parliamentary legal, and general reporter, both In
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes to devote them TO the service
of any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the nd-
journment OF the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent as TO the character Of the
writing he may be required 10 perform, and viii
perform II upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed 10 p. B. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner of Al street and Missouri avenues viii meet
with prompt attention. References Of theh highest
order. Feb 2-u
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N ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
W most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments OF Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arreaIage pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling OF real estate, the
renting Of houses, and a general collecting busi
ness; he will also furnish parties at a distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet
RKrERENcFs
Hon. J. G. Dobbin, Secrnary of The Nary.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, Prssidenf Of Ns Board Of Gem
mon Council
Gen. John NJ McCala, Attorney at Law.
James II. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL @. TAYLOR.
Jan 17-tf
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SaaisffII0M

NTOTICE.--Be 1t known 10 all whom 1t
in doth concern, that have filed. in the Gen.
eral Land Office al Washington, d. O., the follow
ing duplicate land warrant issued by the Register
of Virginia on the 18th day of December, 1850, No.
,305 for 100 acres, for the services of William
Field soldier in the Virginia continental line, on
the 30th June, 1853. The original of said warrant
parties that shall make application 10 the Cen
era Land Office for the satisfaction of the above
mentioned duplicate warrant, by the issue of scrip
under the provisions Of the act Of 3lst August,
1852. siaa WILLIAM TERRY,
Oct S--1aw3m Attorney for the Claimant.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

"ORACE WATERS, the great Music and
Ill Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, prefering 70 share large per cent with his
customers, rather than pay II 10 the sharpers OF
Wall street. TO raise available means TO enable him
10 stem the present tight times offers his immense
assortment Of elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three Of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those Of several Of the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory and Mclodeons Of the best Boston
New Haven New York, and Buffalo makes; af
fording an opportunity for selections not TO be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted Second
hand Pianos at great atbargains--prices from $50 q
TO S160 Music and musical instruments Of all
kinds Dealers, teachers, and heads Of schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail
post paid. General and select catalogues Of mu
sic and schedule offactory prices of Pianos, Melo
deons and musical instruments forwarded 10 any
address, free OF postage. eaf
Sept 2i--d3m -
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IT, CHEAP AND PLEASANT

r&H%x&ssxEs Excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, to and from
Aqua Creek, with dinner included, for 80 only.
To families and others desirous Of recreation
and change of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily af-
forded by the regular trips of the splendid and
commodious Steamer Baltimore 10 Aqua Creek
and back TO Washington between the hours Of 81
a. m. and ~ p. m.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board 50 only.
For further information apply to Captain A ID.
Peck, on board, or TO a
GEORGE MATTINGLY
: Agent Of the line in Washington.
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TaisffII8nE0na
ENUTNE HEIDsrECK & CO. CHAM

T ENUINE HEIDSIECK g. co. CHAM
NJ pagne.--The subscribers having been ap-
upoiied by Messrs. Heidsieck 81 Co. TO succeed
Mr.. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale of their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention Of the public to the subjoined
card. t
The Messrs Heidsleck IL Co., as set forth there
n Justly claim 10 be alone enabled TO send TO this
country thegenuine Heidsieck & Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago, they being sole propretors of all the identical
vineyards, cellars, &c, which the founders and
orginators of this celebrated brand had owned
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly TO notice that their brand
still bears the same name of Heidsieck & Co, In
full by which it first became so favorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other SINH
lar marks which have since appeared.
New YORK, January !, 1854.
CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor TO Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, u. Q, and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution Of the old
firm, Heidseck & Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its lquidation, con-
tinued the business, retaining exclusive possession
of the vineyards, vaults, &C., which the origina
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors of this well-known brand
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar TO our own, which have APP
peared and may hereafter appear in this market,
the name of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March 5, 1916.
Feb S-d2m HEIDSIECK & co.
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FEMALE EDUCATION. I

MRS. II. w. YOUNG g. MISS v. TOWN
lyl respectfully announce to their friends and
this community, that they will receive at their
rooms, on the corner of 18th and Il streets north,
on Monday, the 18th instant, a limited number Of
young ladies' who may desire TO pass through a
systematic course Of studies, embracing all the
solid and ornamental branches of female educa-
tion.
Their method of instruction is thorough and
practical. 1t is based upon an experience of many
years in conducting the education Of young ladies,
having in view the fullest development and disci-
pine Of the mental faculties.
TERMS OF TUITION.
All the English studies, including mathematics,
with the French language, per the scholastic
year of 10 months s.................... .......$50
Ancient and other modern languages ss
Music, vocal and instrumentai..... Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayon. charges
Painting in oil and water colors.... D
Sept 6-3tawt1Sth
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SalisffIIamE0as.
INC PAINTs.--The subscribers having

ZINC PAINTS---The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale of their superior Paints are
prepared TO execute orders for any description, de-
liyered in Baltimore at the companys prices, and
on the same liberal terms
y' The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un.
surpassed by any other article in use. II is sold
either dry or ground in oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as q
protection to iron or othermetallic surfaces II is
cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura-
bic covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, &c.
The consumption Of il is very large, and II has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufactured by the company are
of the highest excellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and APP
piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
to keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length Of time In this respect, they are superior
TO any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN & SONS, Agents,
Apr 7-d3m No. 2, Camden ST., Baltimore.
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NEW YORK, May 2, IS63.-The under-
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, (Merchants Exchange,) for the
transaction Of general brokerage business
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated. as
Sep 21--tf aas EMANUEL B.HART. x
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HARPER,s MAGAZINE for september Is

"ARPER's MAGAZINE for September is
Ill a magnificent number, filed with superior
engravngs, and for sale at SHILIINeToNs book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine ofArt for Sep
tember is one Of the best that has been issued.
Leslies Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September.
Godey's Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, and
Putnam's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
-SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

ID J. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open
I /. ing another supply of choice SPRING and
teniion Of Members Of Congress, strangers, and
citizens. Y. g...s..s4s q ~ n
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
@E- No. A Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav 14--3tif
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lizard TIMES, New Novel, by Chas.
h Dickens.
The Metallic Wealth Of the United States, de-
by J. ID. Whitney
Memoirs Of Joseph John Gurney, with selec-
tons from his Journal and Correspondence. Ed.
tied by Joseph Bcvan Braithwaiie, in 2 vols.
Memories over the Water, OF Stray Thoughts
Of Long Stroll, by Henry Manly.
On sale at TAYLOR a. MAURYS
Aug Is Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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INI street, between and G streets Washing
ton. The next session will commence on the
first Monday in September The course or in
siruction embraces Ancient and Modern Ian
guages, Mathematics, the Elements OF Natura
and Moral Science, together with all the English
branches usually taught in the best schools. Cir
culers may be had at the school-room or at the
bookstores Aug li--eo4w
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
n. STEER. MERCHANT TAILOR,

1D Js STEIKs uIFSHCHANI NAILOSi
is now opening another supply of choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, TO which he
invites the attention Of Members of Congress
Strangers, and Citizens.
The stock Is large and very complete, embrac-
ing almost every variety Of Gentlemen's Goods
usually kept by Merchant Tailors. -
We solicit an inspection by the public OF oui
goods, workmanship, and prices.
No.4 Washington Place, Seventh street.
May M--3tif
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II IMEi LIME! LIMEi--Tos Plasterers
n and Builders.-We have now on hand, al
SEELY'S Patent Kilns, one thousand barrels Of
Lime, and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms.
We would cali the particular attention of plas-
terers to this superior article Of Lime Il is free
from coal cinders or other sediment, il being
burnt altogether by wood which makes il a very
superior article for plastering, white coating, and
hard finishing. W 8
Give us a call, and you shall be pleased.
S. j. SEELY d. co.
Julv II If
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FINDER GARMENTS just receIved.--I
~ have Just opened a full supply Of Gentle
mems Under Shirts and Drawers silk, mcrno,
lambswool. Scotch do, Shaker, and Canton Flan-
nels, &c, which am now prepared 10 dispose Of
AT the most reasonable prices.
LANES
Gentlemens Furnishing Store,
Sep 20--soiw Penn. avenue, near A st.
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GAUTIER's.--Just received a large as
NJ sortment Of Pate De Foies Grss, from Stras
burg in small and large jars.
Jan 21-f G. dAUTIER.
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HyAKE NOTICE CE.--Housckeeper and
IL others are reminded that the following list Of
articles are Of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentne, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Girondoles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &C., &C., SIC.
Goods sent to any part of the city free Of
charge. Country dealers will do well TO call.
o. s. WHIT LESEY,
7h street,
Opposite Selden & Withers's Bank.
Mar 10 (Star)
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CTONE QUARRY.--Ia am prepared TO fur
~ nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry Of the late Timothy
ONcaIe, any quantity Of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply 10 the undersigned
AT his house on III, between 10Th and 10th streets,
in the First ward, or TO Mr.. Paino, nj the quarry
July 81 WILLIAM B. SCOTT.
IAexandria Sentinell
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, THROUGH TICKETS.

HOUND trIp tlcKet 10 'Warfenton, from ~
*Passengers for Luray, and New Market will
take the train leaving Alexandra at 7 o'clock,
a. M, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays,
connecting with the stages at Cupeper Court
House
\ Passengers for Lynchburg will take the train
leaving Alexandra at o'clock, a. M, on Mon
days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, connecting with
the stages at Charlottesville. a
III Passengers for the White Sulphur Springs
will take the train leaving Alexandria daily con
meeting with the stages at Staunton. aas
Freight trains are running daily, Sundays ex
cepted. Per order: W. B. BROCKETT,
June 1-tf ~ Agent.
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INI The Iron Cousin, OF Mutual Influence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author Of The Complete
Concordance 20 Shakespeare '.slstt
Tegg's Dictionary Of Chronology.
Lectures On the True, the Beautiful and the
Good, by M. Cousin; increased by an Appendix
on French Art translated by o. w. Wight
TAYLOR & MAURYS
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MODERN IANcUAcEs.-D. 3. croux

IvI q native of France, teacher Of Modern Ian
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German.
Translafions made with correctness and punctu-
ality. Professor Of Numesmatics, for the classif.
cation and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenne, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place.
Sep 2f--dtf