Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-25
GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE.
GsoRsErowN, August Is. 1855.

We takopleasure In calling attention to the
Georgetown Femals Seminary, the Rev. VIM.
]. Clark and Mrs. A. H. Clark, principals
This deservcdly popular and fourishing insti-
tuition for young ladies, situated on the corner
of Gay and Washington streets in our city,
has long enjoyed an enviabs position among
the very first educational institutions in our
country. Its location is peculiarly pleasant,
healthy, and quiet. The buildings are spa
cious and airy, and in every way we'll adapted
to such an institution. The grounds for e1-
ercise are ample, occupying more than one
hall OF al entire square tbickiy studded with
ornamental shade trees snd shru5bery, and
sufficiently retired 10 make the N decidedly
aStractive and appropriate as p.a.e Of re SORT
for the pupils during the time allotted for
healthy recreation. OF the government of
this academy, all that We need say Is that it
is just what it should be-such as TO render it
arlace Of attraction for young Ia lies, and cause
their studies to be pleasure rather than task
II may truly be depOminated a Christian
bone, where the heads Of the family so de-
mean themselves when In the company Of its
members ne to win their confidence and love ;
and thus all the members, although from al
most every section OF our country with all
their conflicting sentiments, are rendered hap
by and contented, and restrained by fila,
fear and affection from any refrac.ion Of the
wholesome rules adopted for their government
The course of mental and moral instruction i,
such as to expand the mind Of the pupil and
store it well with useful knowledge and whole
-Ome rules for self-governmsS..,, :" .-i,v.
the GpSare Of the affections, and fully nrsn,ro
the recipient to adorn tie appropri its snhere
OF woman, to enter upon the duties of after
iue t2ily fortified to, and prepared to comba,
Its stern realities. CT the corps Of teachers,
We need ~ nothing Mr.. Clark's testimony
az to their efficiency - a sufficient recommcn.
datiCn.
On Sabbath morning at 10 o'clock, the
Rev. Mr.. Stonestreet, provincial Of the Je-
suits, will deliver a discourse in Trinity
church, suitable to The occ aston, and col.
lection will be taken up to aid the suffer.
ers In the yellow fever districts. Any amount
which may be left with the RoY. NJ Aiken,
will he immediately forwarded to Norfolk and
Portsmouth We. Ii. Edes Esq will also re.
eeIve and transmit any sums which may be
LETT al Lis warehouse on Water street.
packet Congress, Capt. Merrill, are still &C.
commodating the good people along the line
OF The canal from our CITY to the Point OF
Rocks, and those persons beving business at
the water works In a cOmmendable manner
The punctuality and regularity of the Con.
gress, together with the excellent fare, and
gentlemanly and accommodating depor.mc Mt
Of the captain is daily rendering this line more
popular.
The supply Of fine fruits and vegetables In
our market this morning WIS enormous, and
prices very reasonable. There IVES also n
good supply OF nests and butter, which ves
selling n, sufficiently high prices to cause .
poor man to weep.
The Offering Of beef cattle ut Dover's Rest
yesterday amounted to $50 head 80 Of which
were sold at SO 5DsS4.75 On the hoof, equal to
sIsSS so nett. This shows an advance in
prices of about so cents per 100 lbs during the
last few days The ether 40 were driven to
Baltimore. Oh sheep scarce, selling ut 81
per head. Lambs 81. k5aS3
Flour-small sales at So. 82iaS9, as to dual.
ity. Wheat Sl.60aSl e5 for red, and ST .65a
81 70 for white OF good qualities, Corn, goo.
Oats $50. SPEcrAron.