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GEORGETOWN FEMALE SEMINARY,
GEORGETOWN, D. @.
Rev. VIM. j. Clark

Mrs. A. II. Clark, fAhoirALs'
THE duties of this Seminary will Be resumed on
i FRIDAY, Sept. mber ls..
The course Of studies actually pursued in this IT,
stitution embraces . higher and more thorough
range than that pursued in any othes Female Sem.
mary in the Union.
The location Of tho seminary is remarkable for IT,
salubsty: The buildings are large, the rooms capa
cous, and the grounds for recreation are very am.
pie.
Terms for boarding pupils, $500 per session of 10
months, payable on the LIST o September and Is, OF
February. This charge includes boardius tuition
in English and Mathematics, room rent, fuel, lghts
and washing. Music. French, Spanish, &c Drawing
and Painting extra.
Day scholars from s. to $40 per quarter, according
to the classes which they enter.
Reference Is made to Dr.. Grafton Tyler, Captain
Geo. +. de La Roche, W. g. Ridgely, ESQ, w Hun,e,
Esq W. 8. Il. Taylor, Esq, Francis Dodge, Esq
Robert P. Dodgs, Esq, and DE-. o. N. Linthicum
Georgetown, D O.; and to JOS 81. Bradley, ESQ.
Aaron G. Dayton, Esq, and Mr.. Fiisi ugh Coyl.
Washington, D. O.
HA-1 ln,sl Upionl
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HOUSES q LOTS AT PRIVATE SALE
- Three frame Houses, two-story and attic, viii
back building, situated on 1914 street south bstv
B and G streets vest
on 7th street north, between Ii and N sts west.
One frame House, tvo-story, garrett, and back
buildings, on 1th street south, between and sta
west.
Twelve building Lots, between Sd and AZ street;
east and NJ and streets south, containing in all
$4,000 square feet of ground, with two small tens
nents thereon. This would be desirable location
for market garden.
One tn reestory brick fire psoof Shop, in reservs
ton 10, to the rear Of Jackson Hall. This would
answer admirably for q book bindery or printing
sfce or could easily be converted into livery sta
ble for which purpose more eligible location can.
not be found.
All the above described property will be sold ON
reasonable terms on application to
GEO. W. GARRETT,
Lumber Yard, corner of 9th and cts.
" k-aotf
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HAMILTON G. FAINT

BANNER AND DEALER IN EXCHANGE STOCKS a.
Pennsylvania drenue, betuueen 10 and 6,h street.
Washington, d. q.
TNCURRENT Money and Land Warrants bought
and sold Drafts on all the principal cities sold
moreys remaining on deposite over thirty DAYS.
Ola ms against the Government collected.
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TO ALL LOVERS OF GOOD BITTER

f5'HE subscriber will, On t. -morrow, Saturday }
L the 9th instant, open at his STALL, No lis,
Centre Market, as ohoics article in the Butter
line as can be procured In the great Valley Of Vir
GINA He hopes that his unequaled facilities, and
strict attention to business will procure him share
of public patronage. JAS. X. DUNNAWIN.
2-1p,H
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RUGBY ACADEMY

BoARDlNG AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
GENTGEHEN
Corner of X and 18th streets.
'aE duties of this Academy win 10 resumed On,
the first Monday In keptember
circumstances have induced the proprietor I, r
duce the number of pupils and receive a few. b.
whom he will devote his personal attention
Circulars Of the institution can be obtainsd at the
residence of the principal
aug 29-lm q r MORIsox
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AMOS. KENDALL

BUILDING LOTs.-For sale several 6a.i-.h,a
- Building Lots in the vicinity of the CITY Hail.
also In the 1st Ward and also variety in ali other
parts OF the city. Also two small frame dwellings,
situated in an improving neighborhood; all of which
VIII Do sold on terms accommodating. Apply to
David Myerle, at Mrs Adams, opposite to Browns,
Hotel or through the post Office, post paid.
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JEwIsH NEW YsAR-on Saturday next the
members Of the Hebrew Societies in this CITY
Will celebrate their new year 5615, counting
from the creation. Their holiday will continue
two days Monday week is one of their most
Important fasts. From Sunday evening till
Monday evening they eat, and we are told,
drink nothing The synagogue ION Maryland
Avenue, between Al and 9th street, on the Is
land) is open the entire day for the prayers of
the members. 1t is q long and severe fast.
AccIDEsr.-This morning, while the hands
at work on the south wing Of the Capitol ex.
tension were using one Of the large derricks
it slipped from its place and fell to the ground
breaking the timbers to pieces. Fortunately
no one was injured.
MARKET THIEF.-John Dement,, colored. wa.
arrested this morning for robbing the benche.
in Centre market. Capt. Birch sent him t.
| Jail.
WATCH RETURNS. Granton, colored
profanity; fine and costs. Daniel caches, drunk
| in the street; dismissed.
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DOR RENT-Ofhce Rooms Nos and 7, "Colum
4 bia Place" corner of Louisiana avenue and 9TH
street. ~ -
Also, the Sd and 4th story rooms, each eznhrasins
lne "hoie extent OF the building. Apply TO
) q BARNEY,
ia 28-eaf E. between 9th and It'll sts
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,hINTING PRESSES FOR SALE.

i Tbs Froprietors of the Evening Star DER for
One of these presses is capable of printing both sides
of double medium sheet at cnce, at the rate Of one
thousand shes is per hour, making excellent regis.
Ter. The others are q medium smith press and a
Ramage Cap Press. These presses are in good con.
dition. 20 ST
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WANTED TO TRAyEL.-BENAMIN Wpsrs
W great Scriptural Painting of Christ Healing
the Sick and Dea.h on the Pale Horse, are in the
city, and ready for tour 10 the South and West
Inc proprietor IL anxious for an associate partner
witt capital Of $500 to $780, who would approve
ana Join him In bis business trip, on a salary OF
$40 per week and .xpens.s pad. address. With fnIi
name or cali at Van Coolies, near City Hall ON AZ
sIFeee. d. W. MORRIS,
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4 N INVOICE Of Harrison's celebrated Co
n lumbar Perfumsry just opened at
JEO 2. ELLIS'S,
Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
~ 2a-n
ZINE RULED LErrEk PaPkk at 81 per 'eam,
II bought personally In Europa and imported
by 5RANCK TAYLOR.
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FRENCH AND ENGLISH

FRENCH AND ENGLISH
BOARDING AND DAP SCE0uK FOR YOUNG
LADIES'
10y NJ; a. TYSON and Sisters, on st., between
~ 18th and 18th streets, Washington, b. C-The
duties CT this institution will be resumed ol Mon
osy' the 18th September when the pupils are de-
sired to be punctual in their seats
For terms, DC, circulars may be had at all the
principal bookstores in the city.
aug 10-eotl8 hSep
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VALUkBLE REAL ESTATE at Auction.-ou
v SAioEDAi afternoon next, the PSI instant
st O'Clock, shall sell, in front of the premises
shall fell, in froat of the premises part Of Lot No
~, In Old Georgetown. fronting 20 feet on Bridge
street, by 10 feet in depth, improved with q two
story dwelling House -
This property is well located, beipg the Gee, nd
house west of the Town Hail.
Term: one-third cash; the balance in and l2
months, with interest -
sep 1S-q Anctionasr
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WANTED-Two Plumbers wanted immediately
~ competent and steady hands will find con.
stant employ ment and best wages by applying to
FURSE COLLINS.
sep left Opooaita RiIl.rds, Hot.,
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WANTRD-Ay young man as salesman in i. lev.
'! slry store. One sequsinted W, tn the business
preferred Also, young man acquainted With &C.
counts. None need spply but those who can bring
integrity, 10 NV .GAIT RIO -
SEP 1875 "'
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FOR SALE-The Sloop GEO. VASE
.6A INGTON lying at 18th st Wharf She il in
goo sailing order. Seven tons freight. For terms
enquire at the corner 18th and 4 streets,
aug 22-tf
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LfOR RENE-FOR OFFICES AND MEoHANIas
Il SHOPS -The premises In which tn. STAs i.
now prin and published. on tre.t, south side
near It's intersection with 10Th street and Pennsyl
Vsnla avenue; consisting Of two buildings in front
and rear. with convenient yard room intervening
Ihe mont bui ding contains four rooms % at prasen,
divided off, three the ground floor and one in the
second story; all of them being veil located for me
chanics' shops The two lower story front rom.
vii, also make capital Offices. The back build,nO
VIII answer we'll for machine shop carpenters
painters. blacksnith's other mechanics sbop re-
curing 10 be 10 ated right In the business centre Of
the city. and 10 be spacious.
Terms moderate. Apply Immediately to
Sep 8-tf WAJIAnH 4 HIDE
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SELLING OFF an CosT. To MOVE

| TIE sub'caib r, being complied 70 move bta
stock OF Boots and shoes oy the lse OF Octot,,r
IN o-der 10 OPP his new setablehmept With an -
tire new ftock, bBs determined to s.u hi, en- IN,
stock OF Boots sdd Shoes which ia large and x,si
selected embracing every kind of shoe usually spt
IN ven Regulated store, at priIAe cost Heads Of
hmnlee and all others in want Of articles in his lin
VIII hnd his rsfe opportunity t. lay In supplix
ono. BURNS,
| Pa avenue, between sth and eth ST.
opposite Centre Marset
Sn and AFTER October LIST my friends and patrons
wiu nn1 me located ID door west Of the corner 9th
street afioinfng Patterson Hsirps drug stor, h,
the store formsrIy occupied by Geo. Savage, ESQ.
sep 5 en2w
M H1TE LEAD, WHITING, RED LEAD
w tNO LITHARGE, OILS, &c-We have IN
store and offer for sale
10000 pounds White Lead dry and In oil sssorS>d
size kegs
20 brrrels Of Whiting
10 Kegs Of Red Lead
10 barrels Of Lipseed OH
20 bsrrels OF Camphene
300 boz es Window Glass, assorted sisee ana ,,,S
tiles sHs W.
barrels Putty, in bulk
10 kegs Inhsrgs
10 barrels spirit Turpsmt.ns
10 barrels Spirit Gas
| HOWELL, 4 M1Pr
| fng Zo-eosv' q, tetween 6ts
| CItK, ALPACA, and ooT,o-,
~ dVans IN every variety just :.
sep ID
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ost.on the 10th instant gold Sleeve Blu.
IL marked ]. 4 K. The finder win erestiy ~
the loser by leaving It at this Office.
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M ARCH pR BRAvoURE, q imposed by Natl.
IA M'hsrdson, just received by
H@ BiLBUs 4 HTz
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w ANIED.-A dwelling house, containing nine
w or ten r>oms Amy one having a house of
that kind will hear Of good tenant by addressing
P. at this office con 10 o,*
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NJ ANTED laMEOlATELY-At the "Mansiop
w Houss" Alexandria, Va, young Gentle
man. OF sober, Industrious hsbits to assist in the
once and make bimself gent rally useful.
Also, y thoroughly competent Woman, to make
pastry, dessert, &c.
Also. two Chsmbermaias and two Wsshsrwome an
Best wages given. A. g. NEWTON
am 15-33t '' -NA''
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"ANTED-Opiniona of the Attorney Generals
W Once, lately published, in 2 vols for which
moderate price win be given in purchase or in ex
cnanse. PRANCK TAYLOR.
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WANTED IMMEDIATELY-A good stout boy
w as bel per in a blacksmith shop Good
wages and constant employment. One who has been
at the business Preferred. Enquire of
L. L JENKINS.
Uniontown, near the Navy Yard Bridge.
sep 19-5tk
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w ANTED-To purchase a comfortable dwelIipt
mouse, between 18th and eth streets, and
and streets liberal ortion of the purchae,
IA money Will be paid down. Address d. NJ w., through
the post ONCE, stating terms, location, DC.
sep 19-4ts n NJ 10
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WANTED PURoHAsER-A rare cbauc. IL
w offered In a we'll established Confectionery
Store, which Is offered for sale either whole az It
stands, or the fixtures alone For further particu.
ls1s enquire at the Confectionery Store, first door
east sf corner 18th street and Pa svsnue
sep 12-lOt
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NEW JEWELRY

4NHV
o. WATCHES, SILVkRWARE, &c-M w.
E'N9ALT BkO. are now opening their Fall
r @ssssortment Of elegant JE WELRY superior
w. Gold WATCHES. pure SILVER WAKE DC.
to which they invite the attention of customers
The above are all of the very latest styles, and
are offered at the lowest possible rates
ID. W. GAIT BRO
Sign Of the Golden Eagle, Pa. ave., betw.
sep 1t6t 9th and 1G,b ats
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y" ants and " Wonted" ADVERTISEMENTS four lines
or less Tor each insertion. IS csnts each additional
line cents.
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M ANTED.-A PARTNER, Who thoroughly
W undertanis the Dry Goods bus ness, with a
cash capital of not less than 81 OO0 1 have full
knowledge Of the business and the trade CT the
c1ty in every particular. Address O. p A, Pest
Office. CO. ~ o.
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M ANTS n GRO 4 S.-The su bscribers Arc
w I'll times In the market buying SLAVES, pay
rag the highest cash prices Persons having Slaves
for sale viii please call at 242 PRATT STREET, Bal
:imore, Md, Skaters old stand.) Slaves taken on
board ut rs cents per day.
feb Fly B.H.& w. L. CAMPBELL.
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DIED

DIED.
Suddenly, on the 18th instant Mr. BENJAMIN
HADLEY. aged 40 years, formerly of Boston.
On the 9Th Of August, at his residence near Boon
vile, Missouri, Col THOMAS RUSSELL. late of
berkeley county, Virginia, aged S. years.
On the 10th instant FRANK aged wears. son of
}. P. and s. A. Keller, of this city.
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k'oh kENT-A very nice STORE. on Pennsylvs.
- ma avenue. one door from the cnrner of I1th
sreet which said corner store has Just hem leased
Dy h'ious Hitz for their Music estabIishment
Piano Sales Rooms DC The Store nov for r.nt ),
about IL feet on the avenue, by 80 feet deem. and
VIII maze capital cation for almost spy Kind of
business es, Apply soon to Wallaeh Hope, at the
SD l3-tf
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EVENING STAR.
LOCAL. INTELLIGENCE.
STATE or faR THKRNonRrxR.-Ths ther
monsssr, IN Our counting room, at II o'clock
to-day, stood a, 80 degrees above sero.

CRY CoUSGLs-boGrd of Akdermen-The
Board met as usual yesterday afternoon.
Petitions were received and referred
An act to supply deficiencies in the Fourth
Ward was passed
The Mayor transmitted q communication
stating that he had signed several bills for
improvement Of streets Also, one in relation
10 the improvement of the iron bridges, sc
cOrding to the report of Mr.. Ellis, practical
engineer 1t asks for an appropriation of
81 3s8 to strengthen the bridges at At, 7th,
leah, 18th and l4th streets. Referred to the
Committee on Canals
The following report of the Corporation in
account with the Bank of Washington was
received and duly referred:
Dr. ca
General Fund, S20Is 80 Redemp'n Fund 81 ,5ll A
Sinking FUND, 45 Surplus, 677 70
School Fund, LIS 20 Corp'n Int. Acct. 533 10
Canal Interest, All W First Ward, $3.50 p
SiIih ward, 40 % Second Ward, H. 49 IS
Balance, 5s,e5l 70 Third Ward, 10 $50 81
- Fourth Ward, "a 729 90
20 374 "a Fifth Wsrd, 394l 81
Seventh Ward, 2O5g "a
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VA ANTED-To borrow for one or two years
~ $Oo, for which good interest will he paid
The losner will be satisfactorily ecur.d. Addres
"Norcisco," Washington City.
sep 19-tf
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Dew. PROF. LspPITT,s Select sshoo
III for Yoang Ladies will te reopened on Monda,
tween and sis w
limited number only Of pupils will be received
FOR admission, terms, course CT studies &c :, sp
Phcstlon to be made 70 the Principal It the School
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A LII persons sho want to employ hand de, either
n Ia their bushes or as servants, as well as
those looking for employment may csll at my office
lth street, between Pom nsslVanis avenue and the
Canal, opposite Centre Market.
Also, Lots and Houses tor sale.
sep live CHARLES WALTER.
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Boarding,

l(eARilsd.-Th Misses Shanks having removed
ID from their late residence on High street and
taken g fine brick house sdjoining the store OF
Mr. & Berry. on Bridge street, are prepared to
accom- MEDIATE boaIders, b tn transfer MT and perma
hehC. terms moderate. sep 1S-3t
MI as. b. SPRIGG has several ROOMS, for
" the accommodation Of boarders, on G, betw.
Sd and ~ streets SEP 14-4t*
nj RS. WIN. r. ABBOT is prepared to &C.
4H1 commodate boarders. permanent ami tran.
Silent, II her residence, on West st., Georgetown.
sep I3-eo6t*
DlNG.-Mrs. DUVALL, Penna avenue,
~ nearly opposite Browns Hotel, has fine ROOMS
and offers every desirable comfort and sccommoda.
ton for families or single gentlsmen-permanent
or transient. No more agreeable boarding house
will be- found in WASHINGTON. js lb-ly
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SELLING OFF AT UNPRECEDENTED LOW
~ RATEs.-Bsing DESTROYS of reducing our pres
emit stock In order to make room for our new Goods
for the Fall and Wiz ter trade. We will commence
this day and continue until further police to offer
our stock OF Fancy Goods, Perfumery, Stationery,
Musical Instruments, Pianos, 60, at exceedingly low
prices. JNO. F. ELLIS,
sep 15-6
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YOUNG LADIES CLASSICAL INsTTrUTI

A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
Indiana auen.:e, 6etsSess' I'd and AZ streets,
EEARLY OPPOSITE CITY HALL
fT'HE exercises of this School will be resumed O,
i MONDAY, the 11th September next
Circulars sent on application
aug 2l-1m STEPHEN 81. MIRJCF A. NJ
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" ANTED-Twenty shsr.s of Stock 10 the Wash.
" inGton Building Associa ton, for which pre.
~ium will be paid.
j. P. DICKINSON,
Attorney and Agent,
Pa avenue, between 18th and 18th sts,
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kNok kENT-Elegant Parlors and Chambers. vel,
l. furnished. One or two single gentlemen can he
we'll accommodated on reasonable terms. None
otners need apply Best reference given and re-.
CURED Apply on the premises to c. T q ARDNER
on North G, between 18th and l4th SITS.
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( vAhDEN TO LETT offer for rent that uroduc
~ I'VE snd valuable GARDEN in SQUARE 3S,- to.
ee'ner with its c1oice stock OF roses, plants and
Iruit seee. And if the same be not rented by tbe
ISL OF octebsr rext, i'll then offer The whole Of
sslo ocS TOR sale. ANDREW WYLIE
sep 10y street pea- Pa avenue
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STJRAGE- A. HOPE bov. q, -.
- much o. the extensive Basement of the BuiId.
inss AZ the southwest corner OF Pennsylyania ave.
hue and 18th street. This affords an excelent O !.
Portunlty Tor any one wishing storage, ~ the said
oa ement Is very extensive well lighted and nayed
with nag stores, and has two or three Convenient
the stsr OfFce 11opy a'
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EfOR RENT-on Capitol Hill a smsl, nv.,,,,n
L HOUSE with large stable and lot sui.able for
4 wagon yard or garden. Apply at No. l, Carol
'oSe, CoPit u DILL sen 1h-4fo
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nWELt INC house FOR RENT-A neat and
- cEtfortab three story aud attic brick Drel
ing aonss, (neariy new,l situated on I street. b..
.seen ssn and 10th. To prompt and pune uai
soNTl ooOMBS, Furniture Dealers, 7th street
oo' oou N. sep l6-3tA
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For Sale and Rent.

tHok nENT-A large new three-story FRAME
4 HOtSE, co ntaipipg two large parlors. iys
PEG onam oers, kitchen, and good cellar plessa MT
stua Ell IN one the most desirable Iocatio ma In
"asn'p gton, being situated on New York avenus
pesr the rner ef Neu Jersey svenue It's but I
lew squares from the Northern Market House. and
l. olrsct,y o" the rOsd to Glen wood Cemetery. A
ticuiars enquire next door ssn IL o.
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VI Il.
Bell. P.-Rious to the parade, they were pre-
sented with splendid American flag, by Mis-
Ann Maria Mann, with the following pertinen
little speech
MIR. President and Gentlemen of the EN-
pire Club: Permit me to present to YOU thu
American Flag-the Stars and Stripes-and
to ask your acceptance Of it as the most ap.
propriate gift that can BE- bestowed on ar
American. l have an abiding confidence
gentlemen, that should an emergency require
il will be in hands that will unfurl and main
tain it against the enemies of our beloved
country-for there is not an American hear,
but what feels a thrill of pleasure in behold
ing 1t, and sends up to Heaven fervent pray.
er that the
.'Star Spangled Banner. o long may it wave
Ger .iIe land OF the free and the home OF the
brave"
With many good wishes for your success, ]
now bid you adieu.
The flag was received from the hands of the
fair doner by tho president of the club, Mr.
Daniel McCarty, who replied as follows:
Mss: We cheerfully and gratefully accept
the beautiful gift, the flag of our country, and
being presented by lady, it reminds US OF
" the times that tried men 3 SOULS which flag
by the help of heaven, and the parting blessing
and encouraging prayers of woman, the strong
tain, until now We can boast of its floating
on every sea, and respected in every land. We
are strongly reminded Of the sacrifices made
and the hardships endured by the women of
the revolution, in order to sustain that emblem
OF liberty, the stars and stripes and should il
ever be assailed, we will try 10 maintain il
at the swords point and the lannon's mouth,
ever relying upon the wives and daughters of
America for food and rainent, and such othe
encouragement as they know better how Ia
bestow, than we to ask for.
DIsORDERLr CONDCCT.-Last night a Young
man named John Bryan was taken to the
guard house for behaving improperly in Ben.
ter's restaurant The difficulty was caused by
several persons being invited to eat oysters in
th at place; they accepted the invitation, an
while eating, the person who invited them,
according to the statement of a witness, clan
destinely sloped," leaving the guests to pay
the bills. This excited q discussion between
them and the proprietor, and caused the arrest
of Bryan. At the guard room, a witness for
the defence, after making his statement, sug-
gested TO tho Captain that it was a small
AFFAIR and 1t would be best to dismiss it, The
Captain did not think so, and held Bryan to
security for peace.
FIGRTING.-The aforementioned case was
barely disposed Of when Isaac Shorter and
Sabriel Seymour, colored, were brought in for
nghang, The pair were held to security by
the Captain George Handy, also colored,
witness In this case, was arrested ON the SPOT
ior an old offence of tho same sort. George
was considerably sstonished to find himself a
prisoner, but finally succeeded in obtaining
security, and was released.
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PORTLAND, Sept. Is The Portland As,~
is still in doubt D'uies