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Neao York Markets.

New York, August 2s.--Stocks are dull ,uey
is unchanged. Virginia SIS, es IA.
Cotton is unchanged, Flour is firm, with an up
ward tendency-sales of 5000 barrels. State
brands, 50 90. Southern is easer-sales at 80 20.
Wheatis a triae lower. Genesee, 81 25. South.
ern white, 81 10. Corn is triae lower. Mixed
soc Pork is considerably higher-sales Of Mess
at $2l so prime $l9.
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nR. l.. Ii. WRIGHT'S unfailing Scrofu-
IL lous antdote, for the permanent cure Of Con-
sumption and all other forms of Scroulous Diseases.
This Medicine is prepared by an eminent physician
which time he has constantly used IL with the most
unbounded success, and created for il a reputation
in private practice unequalled in the history Of med
icne. II acts Immediately upon the blood cleansing
it from all scrofulous humors impurities,
ting, and by its magic powers invigorating the whole
system; in proof oil which, hundreds Of respectable
witnesses from the doctors private practice have
given in their testimony and entreat those suffering
from any scrofulous affection to call upon them and
satisfy themselves. treatise on scrofllous diseases
can be had gratis at Principal Depot 400 Broadway,
and at Drug stores generally.
CHARLES STO T a Co, Agents for Washington
COOK Co., King street, Alexandria, Va.
ie 13-Rmo
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In this city, on Tuesday evening the 2lst instant
GwISN II. MADDOX, of st. Mary's county Md, in the
22d year of his age.
..s The funeral will take place, from the residence
Of his parents, No 81 AZ street. this afternoon at
8 o'clock.
On Sunday evening 18th instant, at Stafford Hall,
Washington county. Maryland, RoBERT WYATT
l,oDGE eldest son Of R. + and Caroline r. Dodge, in
the 18th year of his age.
In Frederick county, Maryland Monday, the
goth instant, JAMES RoBERT, infant of Edward
and Maria L. Swami, of this city, aged thirteen
months
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kAn ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE.

KIM ACHEs OF LAND FOH SALE.
eJOU This tract binds about three-quarters Of
a mile on the railroad, and about midway between
Washington city and Baltimore 800 acres are in
wood and timber the balance In clearing, well fenced
and small cabin the place.
This tract will be divided TO suit purchasers. Terms
will be made easy. Amy one DESTROYS of purchasing
will call upon the subscriber No 54s Pennsylvania
avenue between First and second streets west Wash
ington city. II. N. GILBERT,
lie 2--eou Land Agent
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Replbiican MeetinQ.

CINCINNATI, August PA Republican mass
meeting was held here last night, when addresses
were delivered by Messrs. Chase, Campbell, and
others. Mr.. Chase denied being disunionist, or
sympathizer with Garrison In bis extreme views
He said he would not interfere with slavery where
IL exists, but Kansas must be rescued from the
slave State invaders.
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Among the eminent persons lately deceased are
Baron Solomon Rothschild and William Selwyn, a
very leaned and laborious lawyer, and the we'll
known author of Sslwyn's Nisi Prius, who died on
the 25th ultimo, at Tunbddge Wells, England
aged 81.
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FOR SALE,
nETWEEN fifty and sixty acres ofLand

- soil OF good quality, with large portion Of
wood land. II is beautiful location for a gentle
mans country residence, or market garden; about
miles from Washington, and miles from George
town. Persons wishing to purchase can call on the
subscriber, half mile from Tenally town, on the old
Brookve road
aug l4-3taw3wf CHARLES r. BELT
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7sleqrapA oompanu olosed bn h.iunetion

BosroS August 2l.-The opposition telegraph
line to Cape Cod, which has been partially built by
Messrs. Brewer 4 Baldwin, under pretended
grant from +. o. ]. Smith, to use the Morse pa.
tent, has been closed by order Of the court. The
authorized line from Boston TO Provncetown,
Holmes Hole and Nantucket, Is progressing rapid
ly AZ possible, and win be complete this season.
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Ne,o Orleans Markets, dc.

New ORLEANS, August 22,-The fever remains
about the same as on last week. 1t will probably
continue undated during portion of the coming
month.
Cotton is unchanged, with moderate demand
at previous rates. Fair sugar, 7 "a. Flour is a
triae lower-sales of Western at 81 60 IL. Lard,
in kegs, IL l-2 Is IL cents.
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BENEFICIAL EXCURSION & PICNIC
or rms
MARION RIFLES
Relief ofthe Suffering in Norfolk. Ports
mouth. and Gosport. Virginia.

MARION RIFLES
4 ron rHE
Relief ofthe Suffering in Norfolk. Ports
mouth. and Gosport. Virginia.
vuyHE Committee Of Arrangements take great pleas.
u ure in announcing TO the Military, their friends,
and the public in general, that they will give
GRAND EXCURSION AND PICNIC
| TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION,
On Monday August %, 1865,
For the aboyenamed object
| In consequence of the great suffering 10 those
places, and the Company DESTROYS of affordng
some relief they have thought proper to pursue this
course, hoping that friends and fellow citizens
will extend TO that aid in order TO enable us 10
accomplish our purpose in aleyatingn some respect
their sufferings
The Company pledge themselves that no efforts
shall be wanting their part to make this the most
pleasant Excursion Of the season.
A celebrated Cotillon Band has been engaged.
Refreshments, including dinner and supper, will
beprovded by experienced caterer at city prices
For the accommodation ofpersons who do not wish
to spend the whole day down the river, the boat will
| make two trips.
| Navy Yard 91S, and Alexandria at 10, A. M.
ACKNOWLEDGES Washington at q Navy Yard
| ~. Alexandra at o'clock
Returning, tho boat VIII leave the White House at
and at II o'clock, p. Nj.
Tickets, admitting gentleman and ladies', ONE
DOLLAR, to be had of the Committee of Arrange
ments, and at the boat the day of the Excursion
Omnbuses will leave the west Capitol gate corner
ofTwefth street and Pennsylvania avenue and North
ern Liberties Market, at 81 o'clock, A. NJ. After
noon at l1s o'clock.
Committee Of arrangements.
Capt. F. N. sheke Private W. B. Turner
Ensign w. J. Walker George Bell
Sergt. s. Gait w. H. Young
| Corp. Thomas Baker H. Brown
Private 9. NJ Murphey g. b. Spencer
~ eOd3t /.
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NEW JEWELRY.

NEW JEWEBRY.
HAVE jnst received lot OF new styles
u Of rich Gold Jewery, and have on hand 6ne
stock Of Watches Gold Chains, Silver Ware, Of every
description.
Also, great variety Of Speotacles, DC.
All Of which will sell al greatly reduced prices,
for two weeks.
Please call at 4ls, Pennsylvania avenue,
Sign of the Large Spread Eagle.
ie 30 II. D. HOOD.
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IhoIera nj Hdgdnd.

NEW YORK, August 22.-Dates from Havana to
August ! report the cholera as raging with great
violence among the soldiers and negroes Fifty
yellow fever cases we're at the hospital, Freights
were dull
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MOUNT AIN HOU s e,

NNHE undersigned having been solicited
II by many Southern friends to extend the pre-
sent season, have determined 10 keep the Mountain
House open for their accommodation until the 10th
day of October
The three tournaments for the season win take
place on the 2sth of August the 18th and 26th OF
September.
.8T The fare will be reduced five dollars per
month, and two dollars per week, after the LIST OF
September.
aug 2S BLAKEMoRE 4 INGRAM.
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u s. practice ship PEBBLE, with the midshipmer
from the Annapolis Naval School, arrived at Dos
ton on Tuesday from Portland.
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CHOLERA has broken out along the Monongahela
river, in the vicinity Of Bevernon, Independence,
and Fayette city, Pa Fourteen cases and seven
deaths had occurred up 70 the latest dates and q
panic had visited the neighborhood, in consequence
Of which the inhabitants Of the towns named are
leaving in all directions, that Il is difficult to
bury the dead.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-23

HALL a. HENNING,
Wholesale and Retail Tea Dealers,
No. 5lo, 7th STREET,
OFFER for sale, in quantities 10 suit pur-
" chasers, all the kinds of Teas in general use,
and many othef kinds not be had in the District
Our assortment comprizes-
Old and Young Hysons
Gunpowder and Imperial
Hyson Skin and Twankay
0olong Pouchong, Souchong
Nngyong English and London Breakfast
Orange and Flowery Pecco, Congo, &c,
In Il pound metallic packs, u and u chests and
boxes
from 2 To % pounds capacity.
All Teas warranted to give satisfaction.
Orders promptly attended to-
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DIR. ROSES CARMINATIyR BALsAM,


DR.. ROSES CARMINATIvE BALSAM.
For Cholera Cholera Morbus, Bowel Complaints,
and Dysentery.
This mixture is one Of the most important medi-
cines and should be kept in all families. As sooth-
ing preparation IL has no equal In cases Of infants
with hatulency pain H. the bowels, bowel complaints,
cholera morhus rcstlessness crying general pain,
II has proved perfect balm, producing sleep with
out opium, and strength without bitter. As spe-
cihc for bowel complaints Of adults, IL has never
failed During the cholera Of 1882, 1884, ls4a, and
1854, IL failed In no instance when used before death
had positively struck the patient. More than one
Thousand persons who used IL curing these memora-
BILE periods testify TO ts wonderful curative powers
Dysentery vanishes in few days, when this article
Ia used as directed.
As remedy to soothe the system, correct all bowel
complaints and the lives Of children and persons
Of all ages, there is no preparation equal to Dr. Roses
Carminative Balsan, rs cents bottle
Sold by @. ST0TT a CO,
W. II. GILMAN,
J. w. MARIN,
PATTERSON 4 MARIN,
d. b. CLARK,
II. II. MCPHERSON,
w. T. EVANS,
KIDWEI.L LAWRENCE.
J. II. MOORE,
Washington, d. c.
J. L. KIDWELL,
Georgetown.
And by all dealers in Alexandria Virginia.
w 17-eOif 6m
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More lid for HE Fever !Su6crcya.

PanAprLrHiA, August 22.-The laborers in the
navy yard at this port have resolved to contribute
one days pay for the relief Of the sufferers from
fever nj Norfolk.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
TyHE ON bscrih ar nc haan duI. a


TIME subscriber has been duly appointed
II administrator Of the estate of the late Mrs r.
A PEAco, now deceased, and wishing TO settle the
accoun OF said estate as speedily as convenience
will permit, would respectfully call upon those who
have been indebted to Mrs Peace prior to her de-
cease, for the prompt payment Of their bills. Her
necessity and Of this request and act accord
ingly. Payments may be made at the store formerly
occupied by Mrs. Peace, No. ~ Market Space.
L. ETCHIS0N,
aug 22 Administrator
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NOR HIRE.--A colored woman, who is
- slave for life, she Is young, and can pro.
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FARM FOR SALE.
WILL sell my Farm upon hich I rec
u side on the road from Georgetown TO Rockville,
about four miles from Georgetown, and eight from
Rockville containing about $50 acres, more less
The buildings are on in good order There is also
on the place fine peach and apple orchard. This
farm adioins the farm Of j. II. Bradley and ethers
For terms, apply on the promises or 10
GEO, X. MARSHALL,
aug 2o-eod2wd&w Tensllytown, b. c.
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JOE PENTLAND's GREAT CIRCUS
"ILL exhibit on Market square, Thurs
" day, Friday, and Saturday,

-iHyHNt 'Vtft, pAct1 'eSs" t'tPttHtob' A"ts
FOR THREE DAYS ONLY.
This Company composed of the most talented per-
formers from all parts Of the world is distinguished
for the Elegance Novelty and Variety Of its enter
taiuments.
Mons NfC0L0, and his three Juvenile Wonders,
ALP0NSEA, SEBASTIAN, and ALMA.
Mr.. RICHARDS,
Mr.. FRANK PASTOR,
Mr.. GEO. BATCHELDER,
G. SHERWOOD,
s. JACKSON,
II. BERNARD.
Master SHERWOOD,
And OLD JOE PENTLAND,
King Of Clowns,
With host of other talent, compose the Troupe
For particulars Of Professions, Dragon Chariot
Full Military Band and Performance generally, see
bills Of the day.
~ Admission 25 cents--no hafprIce.
Doors open at and 7. Performances at ~ and
~ o'clock, r. NJ.
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MARRIED..
DIED,

On the 2lst inst, by Rev. +. Israel JANIS RIG
Giles TO Miss ELIZA TINKER, all of this city.
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Professor De GRAINS Electric Oil is the great and
popular curative for all kinds Of pain, rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Head, Tooth and Ear Ache Corns, Sores,
Bruises, Wounds, Cuts, and Burns. Good for little
children. Office, remember, so South Eighth street
three doors south of Chestnut, Philadelphia. All
others are spurious. STOTT Il CO.,
aug 90 Apents
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AsIATIC CHOLERA.
rHOBERA MORBUs, Dysentery.

~ all Bowel Complaints durable.
To Travellers, Farmers, Planters, and others.--To
prevent Cholera.-Persons by taking half tea spoon
fl Of
DR.. J. s. ROSES PAIN URER
every morning, in wine glass OF cold water, will
more frequently prevent the Cholera than any RENE
dy known.
To the planters Of The South, who have large es-
ates ADD many hands, this mode of preventing Chol-
era, II followed viii save many lives and much
money. J. \. ROSE, N. d.
PHILADELPHIA, June, 1855.
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uOIIN DICKSON, DAN. 8. GORDON, a.
- VIM King have associated themselves together
in the Wood and Coal business, and have located
their place of business the corner of street and
Yermontavenue just square northeast of Lafayette
Square, where they feel warranted in saying that
they prepared to furnish all who may favor them
with call, with the very best qualities of Lehigh
white and red ash Goals of the different sizes also
Cumberland lump, of mines, or fine for smiths,
DC; also, hickory, oak, and pine Wood All Of which
will be delivered promptly and with despatch AT the
Families in want of fuel would do well to give us a
call before making their purchases for the winter
stock has been carefully selected and in quality,
second to none in the District
DICKSON, GORDON 4 CO.
WASHINGTON, August %, 1856.
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A Negro Boy. nineteen or twenty years
n Of age, Of good character. The owner would
prefer hiring him in private family.
For particulars see JAMES II BIRCH.
aug let
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Also, at Georgetown, Tuesday, August %, AND
Alexandria Wednesday, August 2e.
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~ NOTICE.--The Mechanical Club re-
spectfully announce TO teir friends and the public
generally that they will give their first
GRAND PICNIC AND EXCURSION,
At ARLINGTON SPRING,
On Wednesday, The 9Th September.
Particulars in future advertisement
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ROTETOURT SPRINGS.

BOTETOURT SPRINGS.
TIME next session Of the Female Semi.
u nary ut this place will open on the 4th Of Sep
TENDER, and continue to the 4th Of July ls56--ten
months.
OFFICERS
CHARLES L. COOKE, Superintendent
WILLIAM II. PLKAsANTs, Latin and Natural Sciences.
A. b. BRowN, French and Moral Sciences.
CHARLES l.. Cooke, Mathematics.
j. A. r. WIskLER, Music and Spanish.
JOHN i. BuR0ER, Music and German.
CHARLES SHOEMAKER, Painting and Drawing.
Miss Lucy JuRr, English.
Miss ~ v. WILLIAMS, Assistant in Mathematics.
Mrs. j. V. RIyEs Governess.
Mrs s. V. Cooke, Matron.
TERMS
Tuition in lower English. ............ $50 90
DO al other branches ............. Al 90
Do Music with of instrument. :. 40 90
Do Painting. ....................... 35 90
DO Drawing. Observation-Disclosures. 10 90
Board including every item. concurrence. 100 90
incidental expenses. Observation-Disclosures. 90
An Omnibus will run daily to Salem Depot on the
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad to connect with the
evening train from the lst to the 10th of September
inclusive CHARLES l.. COOKE,
ang 2l-eo3t&w2t Superintendent.
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RITTENHOUsE ACADEMY,
Corner ofThird Street and Indiana Avenue.
0. G. WIGHT, Principal.
r. T. TAYLOR Assistant.
I. r. RAouLT Teacher of French
r. GIBsoN, Teacher Of Drawing.
WE next academic yenr will commence on Mon
IL day, September 3D..
Tuition $40 so, st2 50, and Sl5 per quarter, pay
able in advance.
Circulars may be obtained by applying to the PriI-
cipa or at the bookstores Of the city.
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And by all dealers in Alexandria, Virginia.
" l7--eOf 6m
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CAPoN SPRISGs.--It will be seen from the adj
vertisement in another column that the proprie-
tors Of the Mountain House have determined in
order to accommodate their Southern friends, to
keep open until the 10th Of October. The three
tournaments viii take place on the 2sth Of August
and the l2th and Goth Of September. There are
now 500 visiters at this place.
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LIBRARY OF CoSGRKss.-Among the improve.
ments in and about the Capitol, Is the erection Of
an iron railing in the room Of the Library Of Con.
gress enclosing the ranges Of books in the various
cases on the FIRST floor the guard being breast.
high, and designed for the protection and safety Of
the rare and valuable collection Of volumes. Ii Il
handsomely constructed, and in accordance with
the elegant style and architecture 30 much adj
mired The Joint Committee on the Library di.
rected that this addition should be made, for the
purpose which we have just stated
FfRsr WARD.--At the request OF one Of the
parties concerned we note the organization Of the
" Houston Club" and the election Of the following
officers William T.. Maslin, President; John
Barry, Vice Presidents Tyler Southal, Secretary
and VIM. II. Hines Treasurer We are not ad
vised as to the objects Of the association but pre-
sumo that their "intents" are amiable," or they
would not accept notice from the Organ
The fire alarm bell Of the Perseverance having
been rehung upon a new and improved plan, i
viii be rung for trial this evening at o'clock We
understand Il IL the intention Of the company tC
strike out the directions, on alarm OF fire being
given, 80 that the several companies may know
which course to run; thus avoiding great diff
Guilty which has heretofore been experienced IL
our city,
THE EDIToR or THE "TRUTHn AND THE "sEvES
BERRErrs. are requested by this distin
guished person to say that he is not the author o
the article 10 relation to the "Seven Berretts,n al
charged by one of the "Seven Berretts" The
editor Is DESTROYS Of this exculpaton, because h,
fears the power and influence Of this gifted fam
ilyn which increases in the same ratio their mum
Der in Office multiply.
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by GREEN a. SCOTT,

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We are informed that the Baltimore aud Ohio
Railroad will take delegates TO the Convention Of
Young Mems Christian Associations at Cincinnati
on the 18th September, and return for one fare
This viii afford an excellent opportunity for any
who may wish TO visit the Queen city.
The following delegates have been elected by
the Washington Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion
Rev b. Sunderland, Rev. @. ID. Cummins, Jos
H. Bradley, Jr., Esq, Rev. s. II. Mirick, z. Rich.
ards, o. @. Wight, Rev. r. l.. Dashell, w. Chaun-
cy Langdon, VIM. J. Rhees, T. J. Magruder, Rev.
Mr.. Hascall, Rev. J G.. Butler
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-10

A SHORT SERMON BY A MADMAN.--l. | am
mad when see how easy it is for rumselers
to evade the penalties of the present Law.
2. am mad when see professed Christian,
and otherwise good man, 60 up to the bar of an
unlicensedi iammy, and call for grog to treat him
self and others in his company.
g. am mad when when see it asserted, by
a thorough tee-totaller, that a man who is oppo-
sed to prohibitory law, and anxious to have
rum-shops licensed.is as good temperance man
as one who increasingly devotes time, influence
and money, to the promotion of a cause that now
contemplates the suppression of all tippling hou-
ses and GROCERIES.
4. lam mad when see office.hunters endeav-
oring to effect their selfish ends by curying ia
vor with the rumocracy.
5. am mad when see professed temperance
men so welded to party that they will vote a
ticket made up, in good part, of moderate drink
ers, in preference to one composed OF known
teetotalers.
6. am mad when see church members en-
gagged in making whisky, without incurring
church censure or discipline.
Z. lam mad when see total abstinence men
set down as fanatics, and wiseacres, while mod
crate drinkers are claimed to be the only temper
ate men in the world.
8. ! am mad when see so much dignfed,
selfclaimed, aristocratic conversatism, throwing
so many obstacles in the way of the temperance
enterprise as have been encountered in every
stage Of its progress. Temperance Helper
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-10

On the 22d ult, the businesspar of the town
Of Council Bluffs, in Iowa, was almost entirely
destroyed by fire. Loss $4,000. This is the
second time that the central portion of the place
has been laid in ruins by fire within the past
year.