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The recent enactment Of the British Parlia-
ment, prohibiting the expectation Of Saltpetre
from the East Indies, the source from which
the commercial demand has been supplied is
attracting attention in this country, for the
obvious reason that it must seriously affect
important interests in our manufacturing de-
partments. And the importance Of the subject
is not little enhanced ia view Of the fact that
ssltpetre, besides being one Of the most impor
tant aids upon which we rely in extending the
arts Of peace, constructing public works, DC, Is
indispensable as a component part of gun
powder. The first effect Of diminished supply
resulting from the prohibitory act Of Parliament,
has already been felt in the price which is now
more than double the average for several pre-
cedng years, and will, no doubt, continue to
advance.
In one hundred pounds Of gun powder there
are about seventy-ive pounds Of saltpetre. The
acids called nitre and aquafortis in their man
ufacture require about the same weight Of the
salt as the acid obtained in other manufactures
also It enters in very large proportions. Al
though often found naturally formed in rocks
and in the earth, saltpetre is mostly obtained
by decomposing the earthly salts of nitric acid
by means Of ashes or crude potash. At the
present time no important sources Of this sub.
stance exist out side Of the warm ATTITUDES. A
writer in the Boston alias, however suggests a
way by which we may compete with India in
the productions Of saltpetre for home consump
ton. lie proposes in the manufacture Of the
salt, to substitute for the soda base an equva-
lent of potash. Nitrate Of soda, he says, in
its dry and pure state, is composed Of anhy-
sdrous nitric acid 90, SO, anhydrous soda sc, Al
parts in le0. As the nitric weighs 53,4l, one
hundred parts Of nitrate Of soda should afford
rlw - ga Ia
petre, by exchanging its soda base for ar
equivalent Of potash. This change can be
easily effected by means Of salts Of potash
when salts Of soda are produced on one hanc
and saltpetre on the other. Salts Of potash
abound in wood ashes, and where wood ashe
can be obtained, or any salt Of potash cheaply
we may at once compete with India in tn,
production of saltpetre for home consumption
Bait american.
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GRATISI
Just Published, a New Discovery in
Medicine.

A FEW WORDS ON RATIONAL
IN TREATMENT, without Medicine, or Sper-
matorrhea or Local Weakness, Nervous Debility,
Low Spirits, Lassitude, Weakness of the Limbs
and Back, lndispos:tion and Incapac,y for Study
aud Labor, Dizziness of Apprehension, Loss of
Memory, aversion 10 Society, Love of Solitude,
Timidity, SefDistrust, Dizziness, Head Ache,
involuntary Discharges, Pains in the Side, Alice.
ton of The Eyes, Pmples the Face, Sexual
and other nfrmities IN man
FROM THE FRENCH OF DIR. B. DE LANEY.
The important fact that these alarming COM
plants may easily be removed WITHOUT MEDICINE
IS, IN this small tract, clearly demonstrated and
The entirely new and highly successful treatment
as adopted by the Author, fully explained by
means OF which every one is enabled TO CURE
HIMSELF PERFECTLY, AND AT THE LEAST POSSIBLE
COST, avoiding thereby all the advertised nostrums
Of The day.
Sent 10 any address. gratis, and post free in a
sealed envelope, by renting post paid two post
age stamps TO Dr. b. De LANEY, No. II Lispen-
ard street, New York.
Sept. 22-laW Gm.
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IXCELsIOR; HELPS TO PROGRESS

ENXCELSIOR; HELPS TO PROGRESS
IL in Religion, Science, and Literature.
A new monthly magazine, edited by the Rev.
James Hamilton, ID. D., of London. Price 81 so
per annum.
Although nominally young Mems Magazine
il will be main effort Of the conductors TO pro-
vide for young men that healthful stimulus and
the aids TO improvements, which many of them are
anxious TO secure.
The editor has secured the assistance of many
able and excellect contributors, and every effort
will be made to render the work worthy the pat
ronagc and support ofthe christian public.
Agents for the District,
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street.
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BALTIMORE AND ONO RAILROAD

"AVING greatly improved Its Western
Ill connections now offers the fullest induce
ments 10 travellers between Washington, Bati-
more and all portions of the West the Northwest
and the Southwest.
The connection between the trains from Wash
inglon and the trains bound west from Baltimore
is always promptly made at the Washington juno
ton (lately called the Relay Housed miles from
Baltimore. This is the only change OF
quired between Washington and the Ohio river.
Baggage is checked through to Wheeling the
Washington station, and rechecked and transfer
red there, with the passengers without charge,
forthose holding through tickets for points beyond
The connecting trains leave Washington daily at
9 a. m. and A p. m. On Sundays at the latter
hour only.
/ Al Wheeling direct connection is made with the
trains ofthe CENTRAL OHIO RAILROAD, run
ming from Bellairre on the Ohio near Wheeling,
through Cambridge, GAINESVILLE and Newark, 10
COLUMBUS. These trains connect at Newark
with the cars of the Newark, Mansfield and Sand
usky Railroad for Sandusky, Toledo, Detroit,
Chicago, ST. Louis, etc.
with the fast trains Of the Little Miami Railroad
10 Xenia, CINCINNATI, LOUISVILLE, etc. AT
Xenia Ton Little Miami Railroad) connection is
formed with the trains through Dayton, 10 INDl-
ANNAPOLIS, Tere Haute, Lafayette, Chicago,
Rock Island st. Louis, ETC.
IL Passengers holding through tickets for
Memphis, Vick,6mrg, NatcAes, Nsao Orleans etc,
which are also sold at Washington, are transfer
red at Cincinnati 10 the Mail Steamers the Ohio.
Tickets Tor Evansville Cairo, and ST. Louis are
sold by this route
IL FOR CLEVELAND, and via Cleveland TO
Toledo, Detroit, Chicago, etc, tickets are sod
when the Ohio is navigabe between Wheeling and
Wesville Qor;y miles, where connection with
the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad is made.
Travellers are requested to notice that while
this is the only route afordng through tickets and
checks in Washington, it is also the shortest, most
speedy, and direct 10 nearly all the leading points
in the great West The distance from Washing
ton TO Cincinnati is but $50 miles, being about 100
miles shorter than by any other route!
FARE BY THROUGH TICKET FROM
WASHlNGTON To Wheeling, SO so; Columbus,
Sl3 IS; Dayton, SIS SO; Cincinnati, $l6 Louis
vile, by railroad, SIS 65 by steamer from Cincin
natl, SIS; Indianapolis, SIT SO; Cleveland $12 49,
Toledo, SIS 80; Detioit, SIS 20; Chicago $40 65
and $40 so; ST. Louis, $2S SO and S25; Memphis
$40; New Orleans, $3l, etc.
IL FOR FREDERICK and HARPER'S FER
RY, MARTINSBURG, BERKELEY SPRINGS,
CUMBERLAND, BEDFORD SPRINGS, Pied
mont, Oakland, and Paramount, passengers may
leave Washington at a.. Al p. m. For the
minor way stations between Baltimore and Wheel
ing, take a. IN. train from Washington.
IL For trains TO and from Baltimore, Annapolis
ETC., see special advertisements.
II For further information, through tickets,
&c, apply TO THOS. H. PARSONS, Agent nj
Washington Station. JOHN Ii DONE,
Master of Transportation
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Baltimore.
May Sly.
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Dec Sig

III Sick Headache Remedy.-Areme for
the sick headache, which has been recently offered
the public, is attracting great attention. not only
by reason of the very satisfactory testimonials TO
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by il, but also because
there great number of people who are af-
fcted with the Distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public DIR.
Eastman who disco vered the efficacy of his ''rem-
edy," 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 a very common disease, which
has been so ngneeded has attractedthe attention
ofall sufferers from headache who have heard oft.
From our own knowledge of DR.. Eastman's char
acter and practice, we have no doubt that the med
cine deserves the favor receives and that il will
prove TO be great benefit to all who may give il
trial.--Lynn Meas, December %, 1858.
For sale in Washington by q. ID. GlLAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr2
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A VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA,

a VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA.,
IA Il 600 Acres) for sale.-Having leased for
term Of years, The Fauquier White Sulphur
Springs" to persons whose high reputation war
rants the beefthey will be kept in the best style,
the undersigned now offers for sale the valuable
farm which surrounds the Springs.
IL contains upwards of 430 acres oflow grounds
remarkable for extraordinary crops Of corn, and
capable Of being made the best possible mea Jws.
As part Of this land yielded 100 bushels ola . ag le
acre in 1853 the twelfth year Of successive hi.
walton, without manure; and in 1854, bad as VAS
the season, produced 10 bushels-thc Farm Is
easily susceptible Of DIVISION and is certainly one
of the best in Virginia
Terms: One-third on the LIST OF December next,
and the balance in one and two years thereafter,
with interest from date Of delivery.
For further particulars inquire of the subscriber,
by letters addressed to "Warrenton Springs Vir-
ginia" or TO Washington, ID. G.
May l--tf THOMAS GREEN.
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IHE mOhUMENIAL HisIOR1 OF
EGYPT, as recorded on the ruins Of
temples, palaces, and tombs by William Osborne,
X. s. L., in two volumes, price So
Cyclopedia Of Universal History, comprising
tabular views Of contemporaneous events in all
ages, from the earliest records 10 the present time,
arranged chronologically and alphabetically edited
by McBarney, b. A., and Larreul Nett, price 81
so.
Lives Of Men OF Letters ofthe Time OF George
Ill. by Henry, Lord Broughsm, price 81 %
Modern Mysteries Exposed and Explained, by
Rev. A. Mahan, first President OF Cleveland Uni.
versiiy.
Learning and Working, six lectures delivered
in Willis's Rooms, London, in June and July 1854,
by Frederick Demion Maurice, M. A., cha plain OF
Lincoln's Inn.
Handbook for Young Painters, by G. II. Leslie,
r. A, author Of the Life OF Cerstabie, price So.
Star Papers, or Experience OF AIT and Nature,
by Henry Ward Beecher, price 81 %.
Just received and for sale al the Bookstore OF
X. FARNHAM,
Corner Of 1lth street and Penn avenue.
Nov g.
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GEORGETOWN COLLEGE. c.

GEORGETOWN COLLEGE, ID. G.
YNHE next session Of this Institution will com
i mence on Monday, the Sd Of September,
The Preparatory Department and Collegiate
course are both conducted by able and expert
enced Professors, who devote themselves TO the
moral and intellectual advancement Of those con
fded 10 their care. large and spacious build
ing has just been completed to be used exclusive
ly for the accommodation the younger students.
Their dormitory Fairgrounds, study-hall, class
rooms, &C., will be entirely distinct from those of
the other studeats, and officers especially assigned
will attend them in their pastimes and preside
over their studies. A complete separation will
thus be effected between the younger and older
Students the advantages of which must be appa-
rent 10 all ihose who have the least experience in
the education Of youth.
The Observatory Of the College, its extensive
Philosophical apparatus rich and varied Libraries,
and Cabinet of Minerals, Geological Specimens
and Shells, afford to the students of this Insttu
ton advantages rarely TO be met with.
b. A. MAGUIRE,
Aug. 7-dlm President.
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NTEMBERs OF CONGRESS and visi-

IN
lyl tors TO Washington are respectfully informed
that at TAYLOR az MAURY'S Book and Sta
tionery Store, near Ninth street, they will meet
all their requirements. Their extensive stock, in
addition 10 the following important works, com
prises every department of Literature, Science,
and Art.
New books received Immediately pubca-
ton.
Weekly importaiions from England
Calhoun's Works, 6 vols.
Jefferson's Works. vols.
Websters Works, 6 vols, autograph edition
Everett's Orations and Speeches, vols.
Clay's Private Correspondence, vol.
s. S. Premises Memoirs, 2 vols.
Bancrofis History Of the United States, 6 vols
Statesman's Manual, vols.
Hickeys Constitution, vol.
Jeterson's Manual, ! vol.
The Constitution the United States vol.
Elliot's Debates and Madison Papers, 5 vols.
Marsh's Orators and Statesmen, vol
| Story's Works, vols.
Lives OF Chief Justices Of the United States
| / vol.
Liebers Civil Liberty and Self Government
2yols.
Wirt's Life of Patrick Henry, VOL
Kennedy's Life of Writ, vols.
| Garland's Life of John Randolph, vol.
Party Leaders, by Baldwin, / vol.
| De Tocqueve's Democracy in America, /
vol
| The Federalist, 1 vol
| Grimke's Nature and Tendency Of Free Inst
tutIons vol.
| Constitutional Text Book, l vol
Carey's Past, Present, and Future, vol.
Seamsn's Progress of Nations, / vol.
McEUigotts American Debater. vol
| Future Wealth of America, 1 vol.
Smiths Wealth Of Nations, vol
| Every description Of American, English, and
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North Side OF Union Square, New York
HyHIS establishment, erected on the most
prominent and delightful Park New York
affords, is approaching a finish, and, when com
pleted, will combine all that skill can devise and
money supply TO render il the most desirable hotel
yet constructed
fully announce that the house will be open on the
fret OF October next for The accommodation of the
public
Applications will now be received from parties
wishing TO make arrangements for the winter
months.
The public patronage is respectfully solicited
CLAPP Il JOSLIN.
HAwLEY ID. CLAPP,
A. c.. JosLR Sept. 20--g.
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VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.

oFFlCE NO. ~, FENNsYLVANfA AVENUE,
Corner Of 10Th street, over Savings Bank
THIS CEMETERY is laid out on the plan
4 Of the celebrated Greenwood oil New York,
and situated on the high ground, distant and
quarter miles north of the Capitol, North Capi,
to street, leading directly 10 the Gateway. This
company have received charter from Con-
gress, appropriatiHg this ground for burial
purposes, making fee title 10 the purchaser, and
prohibiting all encroachments from Legislation or
otherwise, which is of vast importance TO those
who wish their dead 10 repose where they have
placed them for il has become custom in all
cities when the burial ground becomes valuable
for other purposes, 10 sell il, and throw the dead
promiscuously into one large pit, and legal mea-
sures cannot prevent it, as no titles are given 10
the ground
N. b. Office hours from 10 m, 10 IL m, wher
pamphlets containing the Charter, BYLAWS, and
Map of the Grounds, and all other Information
can be obtained
All orders left with Mr., James f. Harry
40, 7th street, or any other undertaken will be
promptly attended TO. June l9-ly
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Izg- Honor to the Veterans OF New Hamp-
shire.-The Executive Committee, appointed by
the Volunteer Regiment Of Washington, have the
honor to announce 10 The citizens that the Rsgi,
ment have determined TO give Ball in honor OF
the Corps OF Veterans of New Hampshire the
occasion Of their visit 10 this city, which is ex.
pecled to take place Monday, the 18th instant
by the ii O'Clock train OF cars; and they have the
pleasure, on the part Of the Regiment, 10 invite
the cooperation of the citizens in the reception
on Monday, and entertainment of these venerable
guests by ball on Tuesday evening, the 18th in
slant.
In order 10 afford citizens and strangers an OPP
portunity to join in this mark of respect and hos
pitaiy tickets of admis sion will be prepared and
deposited at the several book and drug stores and
principal hotels in The city under the direction
Of
Major l.. ]. MIDDLETON,
Pay'r and Treas'r.
w. HICKEY, Colonel.
]. III. RILEY, Lieut.. Col.
ROBERT KEY WORTH Major.
p. +. BACON, Adjutant.
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TAYLOR d MAURY have the honor to

TAYLOR u MAURf have the honor to
IL announce the completion Of preparations for
the festive season. In addition 10 their ordinary
stock, (Which has always been characterized by
elegance and varietyD they have received
A choice selection of beautifully illustrated and
tastefuly bound Books.
Articles Of" vertu," in Porcelain, Bronze, aud
other manufacture.
Writing Desks, in PAPER maehe and rosewood.
Card Baske :, lnksiands, Ladies' Cabas.
Cigar Stands and Cases, Portemonnaies.
Taper Stands, &c.
Together with general assortment Of novelties
remarkable for a combination Of the useful with
the ornamental at prices suitable TO the artisan OF
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9th street.
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ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING
AND DAY SCHOOL.

ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING
AND DAY SCHOOL.
MISS BROOK Il /, from Phila delphia, will
lyl open her BOARDING ANDDAY SCHOOL
TOR young Ladies, on Monday, September 10Th,
1855, at No. 1873, Penn. Avenue, corner OF
Seven Buildings and 18th street. Miss BROOKE
viii be assisted by the most competent Profess
sors in every department.
A French lady, recently from Paris, is engaged
as resident governess, and every means will be
used to accomplish her pupils in that language
Drawing will be taught in various and elegant
styles,
RECOMMENDATIONS:
"My friend, Miss Brooke, is a most estimable
lady, of great intelligence, whose qualifications as
a teacher, and whose accomplishments in English
literature, entitle her to high consideration.
ALONZO POTTER"
"Miss Brooke is well known 10 me as n lady
who is entirely capable Of conducting successfully
tire education OF young ladies' and in every way
worthy OF the patronage Of parents.
A. DALLAS BACHE."
REFERENCES
The Right Rev. hLONZO POTTER, ID. d.
IL D.,
Right Rev. G. w. DoANE, ID. d., LID.
Professor A. DALLAS BACHE, Supt. Coast
Professor JOSEPH HENRY, seoy Of smith.
Gen. JOHN MASON, Washington, D. c.
WILLIAM w. CoRCoRAN, Esq.
JOHN s. MEEHAN, ESQ., Librarian TO Con
gress.
Hon. JAMES CAMPBELL, p. NJ. General
Hon. ELLIS LEWIS, Chief Justice Of the s
Court, Pa.
Hon. G. w. WOODWARD, Associate Judg,
of the s. Court of Penna.
Hon. GEORGE VAIL, M. c., N. Jersey.
Lieut.. M. r, MAURY, LII. D., u. s. obscrva
tory
Circulars stating the terms TO be had at IN,
principal Book Stores, or Of Miss Brooke, No
| l3s Pa. Avenue.
August 30-3law1m.
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WANTED.-In the wear

Il NFVNMAIION WANTCD.--In the year
Il OF 1924, Martha A. Wells IA daughter of Alex
ander Wells, who then lived in Amelia County,
Virginia, and who subsequently removed 10 The
city of Petersburg and died therein in August,
1852 went with Mr.. Spencer from the county
OF Greensvile 10 one of the Western States. She
was then about sixteen years old and has never
been heard from by her family in Virginia from
that day this. BY the will of her father she is
entitled 10 portion Of his estate or If she be dead,
her children, if she or they be heard from within
one year from the date Of his death. Any infor
nation in respect TO the said Martha A. Wells or
her children, if she has any, would be beneficial
TO them and be thankfully received by the family.
Address GEO. w. EASTWOOD.
Nov. 27-w4w. .I Petersburg, Va.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

HORACE WAT Frs, the great Music and
Ill Piano Forte dealer, 1913 Broadway New
York, preiering 10 share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il TO the sharpers OF
Wall street, TO raise available means to enable hin,
10 stem the present tight times, offers his immens.
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at a 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 he best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons of the best Boston
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes al
lording opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second
band Pianos at great bargains-prices from 500 e.
Ia Sl60 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 ma
SIC and schedule offactory prices Of Pianos, Melo
deons and musical instruments forwarded TO an,
address, free ef postage,
Sept 2l-d3m
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NJ EW BOOks.-The Heiress of Haug htoD,
IN or the Mothers Secret. novel, by the au-
thor of Emily Wyndham," "RavenscliG,p &c.
Price 3Ii cents.
WAIKNA, or Adventures on the MOSQUITO
Shore, by Samuel A. Bard, with sixty illustrations.
Price 81 SIS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sculpture, and
Painting, by James Jackson Jarvis Price 81 rs
Just received.
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 1lth street
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THAMILIAR QUOTATIONs.-Ac collection

FAMILIAR QUOTATIONS.-Aco collection
IL of Familiar Quotations. with complete In
dices OF Authors and Subjects; price 81.
Memorials of Youth aud Manhood, by Sidney
Willard, two volumes price So
Ellie, or the Human Comedy, by John Esten
Cooke, author Of Virginia Comedians, &c.
The Prophets, Mormorism Unveiled, with
illustrations; price ST.
Just published and for sale al
TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S Bookstore,
july II near 9th ST.
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r +. HIBBARD'S WILD CHERRY BITTERS
AN EXCELLENT REMEDY.

IL best Purifier of the Blood and the best anti
dote for Dyspepsia we have ever found. Ii is the
best Strengthening Btters for all who are debi-
lated by sickness or whose nerves have been
shattered from excitement or overworking them
selves that can be found in any other purgative in
The word. 1t IS perfectly harmless and gentle in
its nature, and when used will be found
highly beneficial, especially 10 females. Try it
and become convinced; our word for il, you will
not regret it,
Prepared and sold by HIBBARp u WHEELER, 50
Spruce street, New York; and J. GIBBS, cornerof
OH and L streets; A. BAssETT, POS street; and
Z. H. WERNER, Pennsylvania avenue, Washing
ton, ID. c.; and by dealers and druggists gener-
ally. july l093m
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IL dies. Il have just received, and keep con.
stanty on hand, Sparkling and Dry Csiswba, the
Sweet Isabella Wines, and Catawba Brandy.
These Wines are made from the pure juice OF the
grape, and pronounced to be the most wholesome
beverage in use. b. JOST, Agent.
Alec, Importer and Dealer in all kinds of WINS.
Liquors and Cigars, ISL Pennsylvania Avenup.
Jan. 30-2aw3ms