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YOUNG LADIES CLASSICAL INSTITUTE.
400 E sisxet, 5ettossa 5th and 9Th,

(Removed nom No. o Indiana avenue,)
STEPHEN H. MIRICK, A. NJ, PRINCIPAL.
VTNHE next Academic year OF this School, (form-
erly under the care of Rev. X. w Cushman
ID. D., but for the last two years in charge of the
present Principal, y viii commence Monday, Sep
teInber 10, 1856. Experienced teachers are en-
ployed In every department Every branch of a
solid and ornamental education is taught, and di.
plomas are given to those who complete the pre-
scribed course.
Circulars, giving further information, can be OBJ
tanned at the bookstores and by application the
Principal. u7-eo2m
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THE ESCAPED NUN; or, Disclosure

THE ESCAPED NUN; or, Disclosures of
Il Convent Life
History Of the Council Of Trent
Letters 10 the People on Health and Happiness,
=. by Catharine K. Beecher
Haper's Picture Books, Learning to TAX, by ia
~ cob Abbott 4.
HarPer's Story Books, vol
WIN Terril or the Adventures of Young Gen.
tieman born in Cellar a novel, by j. II.
Ingraham. FRANCK TAYLOR.
au 10 :, -
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,oay r. KLvANs. WILLIAM THOMPSON.
ELvANS & THOMPSON,
HARDWARE, COACH TRIMMINGS, &c.,
Ne. 326 Pennsylvania avenue,
hsfvsss Nisth asd Tssth SITS, WdShisgtoR, d. G.


HOUSE FURNISHING HARDWARE.
Britannia, German Silver, Albata and Silver Pla-
ted, Tea Table and Dessert Spoons
Carvers and Forks, Steels, Knives with and with
Rrss Britannia, Block Tin and Plated Candle
sticks, Shovel and Tongs, Waffle Irons, Sad
u.slin and Bell Metal Kettles, Furnaces, 6nd.
irons, Ovens, &c.
BUILDING MATERIALS.
Rurd Cottage, Closet; Cupboard, Chest, TIL, Pad
a. Trunk Locks
soutt,,, uoor. and Blind Hinges, Screws, Cut and
Wrvlgli Nails, Bolts
Brsd's Shutter screws and Stubs, Door Springs,
HAndral Screws, Door Knobs =
Rel Pulls EJoI Sheavss and Rail, &c.
CABINET MAKERS GOODS.
Eair Cloth, Curled Hair, Moss, GiEnps, Sofa and
Ca. SpTlngs
yer,l "A Bird Hooks, Rack Pulleys, Roller Ends
Brackets, Furniture Nails
6lus, CoAa Eana; IS and Screws, Diane I'd Screw
Plates, &c.
CAaPENTERS' GOODS.
P.,nss, Saws, Drawing Knives, Spokeshaves,
Chise.s and GOnges, Plane Irons
AugerS, Braces and Pitts, Boring Mschir es, Han.
usrs, Hs,ehsts, Dsvels
Bsyels, Squares, Guages, Axes, &c.
BLACKSMITH & COACH aIAKERs' GOODS
Rack nd Bright Springs, Ax,es, Feiloes, Shafts
Spokes Hubs, Bows, Poles
sle,pa Runnsrs, Si.Ye-ed and Brass Bandg Stusnr
Joints, Stump Collars, Top Props
Curtain Frames, Lamps, Inside Innings, Lining
silks, Damask, Scanning Cords
Tufts, Tassels Buttons, Tacks, Fringes Laces
and Plain and Enamelled Canvass
Russia Duck, Enamelled Leather, Dash Leather
&c ELVANS & THOMPSON,
eI-Sm 326 Pa. avenue.
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ROSE VALE SEMINARY,
Near Dladensburg Depot.

FTNHE EXERCISES Of this School VIII be resumed
Il ON MONDAY, September 3, 1855. The large
airy rooms now in course Of erection will be ready
for use, which viii add much to the comfort and
convenience Of the pupils.
For further particulars address Mrs. D. JONES,
principal y Bladensburg, Md.
au li-2aWim - ~
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FAIR HILL BOARDING SCHOOL FOR
I.r- - r GIRLS.

Sdsdy SpTfHg, MoHfgo7nsFy eoanty, Nd.
VlHE ninth term Of this Institution viii com.
Il mence on the 10th day Of the ninth month
(September) next. 81 ~
Circulars containing the needful information IN
regard TO the School can be obtained by those who
desire IL, by addressing, at Olney Post Once,
Montgomery county, Maryland, K. 8. KIRK, OF
WIN H. FARQUHAR :, .-''5...'I.- = -
Refer to Jno. I. Towers, Lambert Tree, w. D.
Wallach. ie 30-2aW9W
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wEBER,S BAND.

HlS old established and favorite hand fur.
= nish music as usual for Excursions. Sere-
nades, PIC Mics, Parties, Exhibitions, &c, &c.
Oruers may be ieft at Hilbus & Hitz's Music De.
east OF Sendai Henderson's residence, NAVY Yard.
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EDUCATIONAL
THE UNION AcADEMv

NE UNION ACADEMY.
tINHE Fifth Annual Session Of the Union Acad-
Il emy; and the Sixth Of the Union Female
Academy, will open on the first Monday in Sen.
tember, and continue "A weeks
Terms as usual 80
Circulars at the Bookstore Of r. Farnham. ESQ
ana 81 the Rugby House, corner 14th and X SITS
These Institutions are so orpanized ana con.
Quoted as to secure that mental and moral train.
ing which will best prepare the pupil for the real.
z. RICHARDS, Prin. "A.
Mrs. Il. RICHARDS, Prin. U. F. A,
Z an l--1m --
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BOARDING AND DAY SEMINARY FOR
YOUNG LADIES'

Mrs. GEN. T. It. WHEELER, Principal.
Vs'2E duties Of this Institution will be resumed
Il on Monday, the Sd Of September, at the cor
neE II Bridge and Washington streets Entrance
for tupils on Washington street
MA. Wheeler respectfully solicits continuance
of he patronage she has so lberaly received from
the public, and for which she tenders her sincere
thanks.
Principal au I3-eoIm
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GEORGETOWN COLLEGE. ID G.

1ESHE next session Of this Institution VIII com.
y mence on Monday, the Sd Of September The
preparatory department and collegiate course are
both conducted by able and experienced Profess
sors, who devote themselves to the moral and in =.
teLectual advancement Of those confded to their
care
A large and spacious building has Just been
completed to be used exclusively for the accom-
mediation OF the younger students. Their dormi-
tory, play grounds, study hall, class rooms, &c
students, and Oficerr especially assigned will at.
tena them IN their pa,tines and preside over their
stuciss; A complete separation win thus be ef-
fec'el between the younger and older students,
thS advantages OF which must be apparent to ali
those who have the least experience In the educa.
tion Of youth.
he observatory Of the College, Its extensive
Philosophical apparatus rich and ared Libraries.
and Cabinet Of Minerals, Geological Specimens
and Shells, afford to the Students Of this Institu.
ton advantages rarely to be met with
B A. MAGUIRE,
au0-Qlm President
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THE BALTIMoRk1 ONO alu..c.r
&A zsz; ann

INANSPOh kATlON OFFICE. An lst r6
Il iS55 The late obs;-uctioDs "a The uss % g. |.
koad, az kingwo.i Tunhcl having bern re-
moved, FREIGHT of ali Kinds ges = I'll 8 -
sengeTsl In botG oirectsons is now forwarded "a
promptly upon the schedule ti,Ce = coatinr.-
llsn OF his dsspstci Is ensured b. the e.tidinr
OF new road over the hiu ct a ,gygoad by which
the use of the tunnel may be asol0ed, uliI it 4,
completed. John n DiINT
au 1S-6t Nasf,Y - Transno.-.,
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PROSPERPS CORNET BAND,
INHIs Band is suitable for any and all purposes,
- and Is warranted to give satisfaction to ali
those who may be pleased to engage them. either
as Brass, Reed, or Cotillon Band -
Any number Of musicians to be had at the abort
est notice, by applying to '''' w.
FREDERIC PROSPERI,
Leader, at Taltavull's Store, opposite the
-, Marine Barracks.
y. B.-Orders left at Hilbus & Bitz, g Music De.
pot viii be promptly attended to.
may 25Am s'-F ~ -.
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COFFIN wAREROOu. &c.

II WILLIAM PLANT l. CO, UNDERTA-
Os OsKERS-fesidence4 Seventh
street, between and III streets 1R2
Interments procured in any ground |
or cemetery Collins, Caps, Shrouds, Carriages,
harSe, and every article for interments Of
The best quality furnished at short notice, on the
most reasonable terms, and at all hours OF the
night Having the exclusive right Of Crump's
Patent Corpse Preserver, we guarantee to keep the
dead fOr any length Of time. lily
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ROOT AND SHOE STORE EMOvED.
GEORGE BREMER has removed his well.
hnown Gendemen's BOOT AND-hn
Stct store and Factory from nth street, V
between Pa. avenue and r. eet, to y"
avenue, afew doors above Willards' Hotel -
He is prepared in his new premises 10 give salts.
faction to all.
&; b. has by dint Of great care IN purchasing his
stock, employing none but A No I workmen' a.
by his capacity to lit his customers so as to have
hij wors set very easy on the foot, while 1t al.
ways sxnlnits the most fashionable style. earned
reputation in his business second to that of nd
other custom-v-o boot and shoe maker In the
Union. he solicits the Patronage Of all ard his
terms VIII be most reasonable to all -
iy lSH
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SOMETHING TO OLD AND YOUNG.
PROFESSOR WOODS
HAIR RESTO ORATIyE

NHlS preparation, although less than two wears
= before the puoiici owing to its wonderful ef-
Iects upon the human hair and scalp, has already
obtained celebrity and sale perfectly un
Paraueled. 1t has without the ordinary appliance
used Tor such purposes, won its way, and been
heartily welcomed to most Of the cities and towns
IN the United states, the Canadas, and the West
India Islands. Nor is this result surprising when
II is remembered that its popularity Is based upon
its merits, solely as established by actual tests
mat tbs preparation viii actually Restore gray
Hatr to its Natural Color, produce iuxuriant
growth upon the heads OF the bald, prevent the
hair from falling on, and when used as tonic ar
ticle, produce continual how Of the natural fluid
and thus render the hair soft, glossy and wavy,
destroy diseases Of the scalp, and expel dandrut'
the certificates Of distinguished gentlemen and
ladies in every part Of the country who have tried
IT, and therefore speak what they know, most ful-
ly attest That by proper use Of this Restorative
the hair can be made to attain and retain its natu-
raj color to almost any age allotted to humanity,
oy removing the cause Of disease from the scalp
no matter how long standing-the concurrent tes-
timonials OF the press and the certificates Of nu-
merous respectable individuals Of both sexes, to
the use OF this curative, as well as Of the recon.
mendations OF editors and certificates before aIlu
ded to, can be had Of all agents.
BROoKFIRLD, Mass, Jan. 12 1855
PRoF. WOoD-Dear Sir-Having made trial of
your Hair Restorative, II gives me pleasure to saw
tnat ITS enect has been excellent In removing in
hammation, dandruH, and constant tendency to
itching, with which i have been troubled from
childhood, and has alsos estored my hair, which
was becoming gray toi Is original color; l have
pleasure and profit Yours, truly
J. X. BRAGG,
Pastor Of Orthodox Church Brookheld.
CARLYLE, Ill, June "a, 1853.
have used Prof o. J. Woods Hair Restora.
tive, and have admired its wonderful effect. NV
hair was becoming, as l thought, prematurely
gray; but by the use Of his Restorative, 1t has
resumed its original color, and have no doubt,
permanently so. SIDNEY BREESE,
Ex-senator United States
PnoI. WooD Dear st-My hair commenced
falling OF some three four years since and con-
tinued to do SO until / became uite bald tried
all the popular remedies Of the day. but to no ef-
feet, at last was induced to your celebrated
Hair Restorative, and am very happy to say 1t is
doing wonders / have now a ane growth Of
young hair, and cheerfully recommend It's use to
/ all similarly afflicted
A. c WILLIAMSON,
133 Second street
Address o. J. WOOD & CO, froprietors, 3ls
Broadway, New York, and la Market street, st
Louis, Mo
g. SToTT & CO wholesale and retail Agent,
Washington.
w.DYOTT SONS, General Wholesale
Agent, Philadelphia, Pa. l-ly
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'EA and Coffee Urns, Coffee GreQuss, Coffee
y Blggl4a, Coffee Filters, Coheepots, Teapots,
ns nsd Sets, Egg Boilers, ChaAn- Dishes, Imperial
Dsn DLsn Covers, soup Tureens, Castors, Pitchers
cups, Lamps, Candlesticks, Segar Lamps, Spit
go @.oons, &c, at the Housekeeper's urnishing store
"S seventh street GEO. FRANCIS.
K2AH
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M. A. TYSON & SISTERS

fEGALE SEMINARY FOR DAY PUPILS.
Fstrsst, bet. 12ta and 18Th, Washington.
YNlIE duties Of this institution will be resumed
l. ON the 18th September, and, in connexion
with the above, they wish also inform their pa.
uons and others that they intend opening an es
tablishment for boarding pupils on the lst of No
vember next
The latter is situated on the railroad and turn.
PIKE, sixteen miles from the city, and two south.
east Of Laurel village
For particulars, circulars may be had at the
principal bookstores IN Washington and Balti.
more. an 4-d3tS cod tSontI5
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FANCY HAIR ORNAMENT,


MANUFACTU RED FROM FRENCH
w GkAPES, GREEN JAMAICA GINGER,
SEVILLE ORANGES, &c-This delicious bey,
erege the greatest favorite wherever II Is
liroducea. IL Is equally palatable, more whole
some ana not hall the price OF other foreign wines
Many physicians use It exclusively, and recon-
mend it TO all troubled with Flatulency, Dyspep-
sia, Debility, Cramps, DiarrhGa and Dysentery.
Persons subject TO Chills, or living in districts
where Ague or Cholera prevails, fnd its occasion
al use pleasant and admirable preventive Mixed
with ntue loed-water, II forms the most refresh
ing and wholesome cooling drink in warm weather
that can be taken.
Price 50 cents per bottle, IS per dozen.
N. b. Country Druggists, Grocers, &c, find this
Wine an advantageous addition to their STOCK it,s
first rate tcle, sells well and gives great salts
faction, -E-. =. -. .- 49,.
Agents, sTOTT & co, Washington; PEEL
STEVENS, Alexandria; ClssEL, Georgetown;
J. BALMER, Baltimore. jy6-r
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HUNTERS ACADEMY

THIS institution will be open in Forrest Hall.
l. Georgetown, on Monday, 9th August, for the
reception Of pupils. The course Of Studies will
embrace thorough English education The La
desired.
Particular attention win be paid to the moral
character Of the pupils, and none will be retained
whose conduct may have an unfavorable infi uence
upon the other pupils.
CHAS. 8. HUNTER.
Georgetown, Aug. 1l-eOt27th
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FIRST WAR . LIVERY AND SALE SRA

~ announcing to the public OF Washington thai
L J pa 'e taten possession, by purchase, "a
Of the above stables, on G street, near & kk>a
BY A. Schwartz,) l wish TO inform ,.AE&
tLe-n tCaI 1t viii be entirely conducted 6y myself
aud that all orders left upon The prsn sea Win be
suended 10 punctually witn elegant Carriages and
Careful drivers. The Riding School viii be con-
ducttd by professional equestrian and perfectly
dociIe horses; having stated hours for lady eques
trians, IA private Q. public, as they may prefer
et Livery In his establishment
Persons requiring open barouches or fsnily oar
riAges, Can b. satisfsotorilI accommodated. as
well those desiring hding horses fer gentle laer
or ladies.
FRIEDER Eek LAKEMEYER,
yZl-2Ia Avss.
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CURE FOR HOT WEATHER.
"A ENr'S ICE CREAMS, CAKE, and WA
n Ten dCEs, for which he was awarded
Medal by the Metropolitan Mechanics Inatitutl
is highly recommended for the above. WIN +
sent to any part OF the District free OF cherrs.
Send your orders to 81 Bridge ST., GeorEsiswA
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MISS ROSA MOORE'S SEMINARY,
THE duties Of this Institution will be resumed
Il on Monday, September Sd
for terms, &c, apply to the Principal, No 35
Sixth street, between II and l. au 15-eoIm
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MEMOIRS OF JAMES GORDON BEN
lIl nett and his Times, by Journalist
au IL FRANCK TAYLOR.
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THE WESTERN ACADEMY,

Crner Seceateenth and streets, Washingfos
A SELECT SCHOOL will be opened on tn,
"A first Monday in September, for boys
Number limited to TWENTY-FIVE
For particulars see circulars at the Bookstore n
cal at the School Room after August 22d
lV 26-eo6w* 8 L. L0OMIS M
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IISHE next Annual Session Of this Institution
Il will commence on Monday, September Sd
Punctual attendance is requested, and application
for admission must be early made
Catalogues, with course Of studies and terms. &c
be had on application to the Principal
au 6-eotSep10 WILLIAM J. CLARK
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P;S.-Editors Of the above papers viii please
send Their bills 10 the Patent Once, with paper
containing this notice. " Su 9-lawSw
, 1855-05-12
Frcc Soil Convention.

In pursuance Of call numcrously signed
by anti slavery men Of all parties, a terri
torial convention Of the friends Of freedom
will be held in Olympia, on the 2Gth oi
May, at | O'Clock, \, Il, for the purpose
of organizing d republican party in WASH
ington territory.
The action of said convention to be based
on the following propositions =
lst. To absolve the general government
from any connection with, or support OF,
the Institution of slavery.
2nd. No more slave states, and no slave
territory.
Sd. Modification or repeal Of the fasi-
tive slave act
Friends of freedom in Washington ter
ritory, the oft repeated cncroachments of
the slave power upon the constitution, and
their recent invasion of the territories OF
Kansas and Nebraska, calls upon us TO
act.
\ republican party has been or&an.2ed
in most Of the free states, aud have IN the
recent elections successfully maintained free
principles, in some cases, by overwhelming
maiOritics.
Let it be seen that W ashingIon territory
is willing 10 bear her part in the ordnou>
contest, and as certain as the Somnipotcnce
of truth will Je the succcss Of oar efforts.
May ), 1855.
, 1855-05-12
Territorial Convention.
TO the Democracy of Washington TrIriiO

| By authority vested In the Democratic Central
Territorial Committee for Washington Territory dele
gated to them by the Territorial Convention assem-
bed at Cowlitz Landing the ID day OF JannaI J,
1854, said committee have designated
MONDAY, THE SEVENTH DAY OF MAY NEXT,
as the time and OLYNrIN rs the place fer the meet
ing of the Territorial Convention for the nomination
Of Democratic candidate for Delegate to congress.
The convention has been called thus carly, IN con,
sequence Of the change of time for holding the gen
eral election. from the first Monday in September to
the I'd Monday in Juy.
The basis 0: representation will remain the same
at the former conycnton--bcng one delegate for
each rcprcpresentatiye and two delegates for each
councilman each county being entitled to ut least
one delegate IN the convention.
According to the recent appoilOnment oi TIC leg
slatve Assembly, that body VIII lie rcprefented ut
the next session follows, inhc respective counties:
IN THE COUNCIL.
Walla Walla, Skamania and Clarke
elects two : Cowlitz, Wahkiakum and Pa
cifc elect one Lewis and Chehals elect
one Thurston, two Pierce and Sawam-
ish, one King, one Island, jefferson,
Claim aud Wha,com, one.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Walla Walla elects one; Skamania, one
Clarke fonr Cowltz one Cowitz and
Wahkiakum, one Pacific, one Chehalis
one Lewis, two; Thurston, six /; Sawam-
ish, one y Pierce, three King, three Is
! land, one; Jefferson, ono Jefferson and
Claim, one Whatcom, one.
| Whole numbcY q councilmen alnl representative
3s-total number Of delegates cntted TO seat in the
convention. ~. r.e1N. fttl a
The Central Committee would here take occasion
IN announce the following named gentlemen as cor
responding and vigilance committee for the several
counties, as follows:
walla.walla. Lloyd Brook, Skamania, VIM. McCool,
Clarke, II. r. Crosbic, Cowlitz, Seth Catln,
Pacific II. c. Dawson, Chehals, Geo. Naggs,
Lewis, Jackson Barton, Thurston, j. W. Wiley,
Sawamish, u. shelton, Pierce VI. II. Frost,
King W. A. Stickler, Island, Saml Crockot,
whatcom, e. Fitzhugh, Jefferson, J. y. Keller,
Claim, Z, g. Price, Wahkiakum,
II is earnestly recommended that the appointment
Of degates from the different representative and ccun
Gil districts be made at a. early day practicable
in order that ALL may have ample time to make suit
able arrangements " attend. T. ~.
l The corresponding committee arc rCpectfnly invi
ted to communicate freely with the Territorial Centri
Committee and amongst themselves, any and all mat
tiers Of importance touching the welfare of the party
bearing upon the approaching election for member,
of the Legislature and delegate 70 Congress.
II J. W. WILEY. CH'S.,
u r.f II. G. MOSELEl, a.
H4r U. Il. HICKS,
| ]. n. EBEY. b..
+. A. CUENOWETH.
Dem. Ter. Central Com. W. 4,
, 1855-05-12

rendering sufficient Guarantees for faithful peror.
nance, without other reference 10 the 9 ofnod
such transportation than may be necessary 10 pto>
vide for The due celeriy, certainty and security Of
such transPortations." Under this law new des-
crption Of bids has been received. Itdoes not spe-
city mode Of conveyance, but engages to take
the entire mail each trip with celeriiy, certainty,
ard security, using the terms, Of the hw These
bids arc styled, from the manner in which they
are designated on the books Of the department,
'star bids, and they will be construed as providing
for the entire mail, however large, and whatever
may be the mode of conveyance necessary to in
sure its celerity, certainty and security.
In all cases where the lowest grade Of service is
believed to be sufficient the lowest bid will be ac-
ceP'ed, i duly guaranteed, in preference to "star"
or specific bid t-l ~ tljFf'
clhes either no mode Or an inadequate mode of
conveyance, il will not be accepted but set aside
Tor specific bid proposing the necessary service.
When the bid does not specify q mode Of con-
veyance, also when it proposes to carry according
to the ADVERTISEMENT but without such speci6ca
cation, it will be considered as a proposal fox
horseback service.
10. A modification Of bid, in any Of It's es-
sential terms, is tantamount to new bid, and can
not be received to interfere with regular COM
petition after the last hour set for receiving bids.
20. Postmasters arc to be careful not to certify
the suficiency of guarantors or sureties without
knowing they are persons OF sufficient responsible
ity, and all bidders, guaraniors, and suretics are
distinctly notified that on feilure 10 enter or per-
form the contacts for service proposed for in the
accepted bids thoir legal liabilities will be enforced
against them. 4.I r. 4.e1 f.igi4ss.l
81. Present contractors, and persons known at
the department, must, equally with others, proeuiS
guaranors and certificates Of their suficiency SUBJ
stsntially in tie forms above prescribed. The GER
Iiiicstes of suiiciency must be signed BY post
master at one Of the places before named, OF
judge Of court Of record. .5r.J. gls,;ge
JAMES CAMPBELL,
Postmaster General. Z.
Post Office Department. yloi.il .ssiiii0t
January 10, 1855. ,..- t,,.
March "a, ls55-n2S-4w N'" s-
, 1855-05-12
Educational.

The following Is the list Of books agreed upon BY
the County Suyerintendents for Common Schools in
the counties Of Pierce and Thurston, as part Of
uniform system Of School Books:f I8sus1si sfF
Towns Spelling Book and Deaper, and Towns
Analysis ''rAa ~ 44lNwlti hnhNs1N 10
Eclectic Series or, McGuney's Readers, consisting
Of First, Second. Third. Fourth and Fifth seaders;
also for additional reading books, n Nillards U. g.,
History aud Parley's Common School History.
Parts Davies Arithmetic and Colbpm's Mental
Arithmetic Buffers Grammar, First md Second
Parts. II will be important TO procure the latest
editions Of each Of the books mentioned.
Jan. z. 1881 ~ n. m II. I. a-ln..-a l.nl