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CHEESE

TWENTY-FIVE boxes w R., English Dairy
and Pine Apple Cheese, by
MN. c. FUNKHOUSER.
June 2, 1855.
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DRIED BEEF.
> n00 LBS. ST. Louis Sugar Cured DRY
~.UUU Beef, warranted the best ever in this
market Wax. G. TUNKHOUSER.
June 2, 1855.
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AXES. AxEs

AXES AxEb.
lust received BY s.saraer Gosssrser q snrpsr
J Of t.Hu.f.n and aVognssv cslShratsd Axss
and for sai@ low by BALDWIN, EvANs&C co.
4 March ~. l6aa.
CM0as CU1 SAWS.
" assortment Snst ss<Als~d and Eo5 sale i4w.
- BALDWIN. EVANS = 90.
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LINE SILK HATS, Of Mcnsilss NJ snrsfscsur
l. b. u. n. HUMPHREY d GAGE
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PAINFULLY NEAT.-Therc arc extremes In
almost everything. There is such a thing as
absolute slOvenliness on the one hand aud a,
painful neatness on the other-hoth should be
avoided. Journeying upon the high-road from
town of late, we passed the house of citizen
who is blessed with a wife whose ruling passion
is a love of extreme order She has a ft Of
horrors if particle Of dirt. from any cause, il
seen in her house. No child is ever allowed
70 visit her premises. lest IL should make its
tracks on her cleany floor, or place its sweaty
hands upon the polished furniture; indeed, for
TINS reason, we suppose, she has no Chi dren of
her own, and we would bot bless or curse her
husband with such troublesome responsible
ties. A married old maid, that l., one who ro
mains an old maid after marriage NAV make
a man a neat wife,-rather neat hou Sc keeper:
but that is all the good she will do him. Tho
lady alluded TO refuses 10 open her doors % tho
calls fneighboTs, or the visits of her husbands
business friends, for feaE they will pollute
her floors or soil her furniture. So, though a
housekeeper for the last fifteen years. we pre-
sumo ten persons never saw the orderly neat
ness of her parlor, or took a cup of tea at her
table. The day we passed the house we noticed
profound stiffness about the premises The
grass In the door yards had received the i'm
press OF no feet, humal or canine; none but
the feline race was allowed this liberty. Not
SICK, or stone was out Of its place All was
exact and stiff 10 a fault. The blinds of eyery
window, above and below except one in the
back kitchen, where the lady kept her private
throne, were all closed, and two scts of cur
tains within made darkness visible in every
room, lest fly should have light enough TO
Ave therein. IL looked like a tOmb-so quiet.
so orderly, so solitary, so painfully neat We
do love to see some marks of careless freedom
some tokens of active life-soms evidences
that the world is not all m ade for the mint and
cummin. but that the weightier matters ofthe
law ale allowed a predominance in the cal
culations Of DreW'S LetsLls-
geRcer.
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REnARKABLE 0CCURRENcE.-Acircum
OF somewhat extraordinary character occur
red short time since in one Of the flourishing
towns of the midland counties. A clergyman
died, and his wife and daughters, on the third
day after his decease, recollecting that I'd
likeness remained, il was agreed ere the
grave closed over him, that the body should
be enshrouded and portrait taken. A young
Lady OF some professional celebrity was en-
gagged for the task. She, with the assistance
Of the attendant, took off the shroul aud placed
the body in the requisite posture; but, other
duties requiring the artists attention, the
sketch was deferred till noon. About twelve
o'clock, at the foot Of the bed, the lady com
menced and went through an hours work on
this image Of death. At this stage of the pro-
csedings, by some unaccountable motion. the
head of the death-ike Ggure fell on the side
Nothing daunted, the artist carefully took the
head to replace il, when, 10 , the eyes open
ed, and staring her full in the face, the dead
inquired, "Who are you2'' The young pro
fessional, without trepidation, took the band
age from his head and rubbed his neck lie
Immediately saw the shrOud, and laughed i'm
moderately The artist quietly called the
family; their joy may be imagined, but can
not be described. That evening, he who had
lain three days in his shroud, bemOaned by
mother and sisters with agonizing tears glad
dened their hearts by taking his accustomed
place at the tea-table, and at this moment is
making an excursion in North Wales. Bed
ford (EHgLandD Times
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OFFICIAL.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Aug. 3, 1855.
Notice is hereby given to holders Of stock Of the
loan authorized by the act Of 1916, redeemable on
and after the 18th November, 1856, that the whole
or any part Of that stock will be purchased by this
department at any time previous to the 3Oth No
vember next, for which per cent. premium wi.
be paid in addition to the sums expressed in the
certificates.
And to the holders OF the stocks Of the other
loans Of the United States, that purchases Of the
same to the amount Of 81 $40 900 will also be made
during the same period at the following rates:
For stock Of the loan Of 1912, premium of 10
per cent for stock Of the loans OF le47 and 1Sie
premium Of Is per cent; and for stock issued un-
der the act Of 1850, commonly called Texas in
demnity stock, premium Of per cent.
Interest will also be allowed, at the rate stipu-
lated in the certificates from the lst July last to
the day Of settlement here, with one day in addi-
ton, to enable the Treasurers draft to reach the
party.
Certificates transmitted to this department un-
der the present notice should be duly assigned to
the United States by the party entitled to rsesi~e
the purchase money.
Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts
upon the assistant treasurers at Boston, New Yorh
or Philadelphia, the parties entitled to receive
the money may direct.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
au 4-dtNOv3O Secretary Of the Treasury
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SOMETHING TO OLD AND YOUNG.
PROFESSOR WOODS
H z z 9 II n 2 ~ y

~
IHlS preparation, although less than two wears
= before the public owing to its wonderful ef-
Iects upon the human hair and scalp, has already
ootalned celebrity and sale perfectly an
paraleled. II has without the ordinary appliance
used Tor such purposes, won its way, and been
heartily welcomed to most OF the cities and towns
IN ,he United States, the Canadas, and the West
India Islands. Nor is this result surprising when
II is remembered that its popularity Is based upon
lts merits, solely established by actual tests
That this preparation will actually Restore gray
Hair to Its Natural Color, produce luxuriant
growth upon the heads Of the bald prevent the
hair from falling OH, and when used as tonic ar
ticle, produce continual flow of the natural fluid
and thus render the hair soft, glossy and wayy
destroy diseases of the scalp, and expel dandruf,
the certificates OF distinguished gentlemen and
ladies' in every part of the country who have tried
II, and therefore speak what they know most full
ly attest. That by proper Of this Restorative
the hair can be made to attain and retain its natu
raj color to almost any age allotted to humanity
Dy removing the cause Of disease from the scalp
no matter how long standfng-the concurrent tes-
timonlals 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 allu
aed TO, can be had OF all agents.
BROoEFIELD, Mass, Jan. IL, 1855
PROf. WooD-Dear Sir-Having made trial Of
your Hair Restorative 1t gives me pleasure to saw
that It's elect has ben excellent In removing in
Eamnlation, dandruh, and a constant tendency to
itching, with which | have been troubled from
chndnood, and has alsof estored lIY hair which
was becoming gray, tot ts original color / have
used no other article, with anything like the same
pleasure and profit. Yours, truly
j. K. BRAGG,
Pastor OF Orthodox Church BrooLheld.
CARLILg, Ill, June q, 1863.
have used Prof. o. J. Woods Hair Restoys.
tive, and have admired its wonderful effect NV
hair was becoming, az l thought, prematurely
gray; but By the use Of his '!Restorative' 1t ha.
resumed its original color, and have no doubt,
permanently 50. SIDNEY BREEsE,
Ex-senator United States
PROF. WooD Dear Sir--My hair commenced
falling OF some three or four years since and con-
tinued to do so until became quite bald. I tried
all the popular remedies Of the day. but to ef-
feet, at last was induced to use your celebrated
Hair Restorative, and am very happy to say 1t is
doing wonders. | have now a fine growth Of
young hair, and cheerfully recommend It's use to
ell similarly afflicted
A. G. WILLIAMSON,
133 second street
Address q. J. WOOD & CO, Proprietors 3le
Broadway, New York, and liz uarket street, St.
Louis, Nc.
c. SToTT &c co wholesale and retail Agent
" ashington.
TW. DYOTT & SONS, General Wholesale
Agent, Philadelphia, Pa. au1-ly
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DENTISTRY.

p B. DONALDSON, Dentist, late Of the Arm Of
tSs Hunt Donaldson, continues to ,<s<-A
manufacture and insert those beautiful Ns1<A
porcelain teeth, with or without gums, I1AD
FOR specimens OF which (Ilade and deposited by
the late trHl was awarded the first premium at
the Mechanics institute Fair, recently held in
shis city.
These teeth are carved and shaded to suit each
particular case, and :her resemblance TO the nstu-
Ial organs SO perfect ss to deceive the most prac-
tised eye.
Particular attention also paid to filing and pre-
serving the natural teeth
Charges moderate, and all operations warranted
Once southwest ccrneT Of Seventh and ID streets.
Eelrence on ID. mar 2I-6m
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RICH JoKE.--The Syracuse Standard tells
story OF resident of that city, "a staid,
middle-aged gentleman, the father of large
family of Children having got into a laugh
able scrape recently, in this way:
he had taken a letter from the Office di
rected to his name, which being somewhat
Llegible, he took home for his wife and
daughter to decipher. 1t turned out to be a
letter informing him that be had just become
the father of a fine child, weighing nine pounds
without its clothes; that its fond mother was
much better than could be expected and
earnestly requesting him to visit his loving
wife and offspring on the coming Saturday,
and bring with him four diaper pins, a few
yards of flannel, and a number Of other baby
things The lesson the old gentleman learned
was, not TO carry any letters home for his
wife 70 read till be was satisfied Of their con-
tents -
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EcCENTRIcITIEs OF CosrUNE.-There Is no
part OF our costume, either Tnale or female
which has not already passed from one extreme
OF absurdity TO another, and been most ad
mired at the highest point. Coats have been
won with voluminous skirts dangling about
the wearer heels, and with scanty lappels.
descending six inches below the waist Coat
sleeves at one time fitted skin ti-ht. and more
than cnce have been so wide az to sweep the
ground. Flapped waist-coats, which, ia the
time otGeorgc l., reached nearly to the stock
lngs. were soon cut 30 short as 10 be nearer TO
the arm-pits than the thigh. The close fitting,
tightly strapped trousers contrast ludierously
with the trunk hose OF the sixteenth century
stuffed out with five or six pounds Of bran. TO
such an extent that, as HARLEM manuscript
tells Us, alterations had TO be made in Parlia-
nent House, so as to afford additional accom-
modatlons for the members seats. liz i re-
lated that fast man of the time, on rising 90
conclude visit of ceremony. had the Iuisfor-
tune TO damage his neither integuments by a
protruding nail in his chair-so that by the
time he gained the door, the escape Of bran
was so rapid as to cause a COLLAPSE. 1t NAV
have been that similar mishapS caused the
substitution of wool OF hair for bran, which
afterwards became common.
Holmes, in his - Notes Of Dress" saws: =. A
law was made against such as did stuff their
bryches' TO make them stand out; whereas.
"hen certain prisoner I'm these umcs) was
accused for wearing these bryches contrary TO
law, he began to excuse himself of the ofeace.
and endeavored, little and little, to dischar.e
himself Of that which he did wear within them.
He drew out pair Of sheets, two table cloths,
ten napkins, four shirts, brush, a glass a
comb, and night cap, and other things OF
use, saying: Your lordship may understand
that, because l have no safer stOrehouse these
pockets do serve me for a room TO lay my
goods in. and fhOu.-h II ha n strait
1t Is storehouse big enough for them, for [
have many things more yet Of value within
them And so his discharge was accepted
and well laughed at
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A PETRIFIED INDIAN While engaged in
exeayating recently upon the Milwaukee and
Lai Crosse Railroad, near Schlessengerville,
Iowa, the wOrkmen came upon the petrified
remains Of an Indian, aud with the remains
some singular relics Of olden times. The body
was perfect, not having suffered by decay.
His height at the present time would be con-
sidered gigantic, measuring seven feet two
inches. On his breast was a plate Of copper,
on which were engraved numerous hierogly-
phlcs, the meaning Of which can hardly be
imagined. But there they are, a record Of
the past, Could these hieroglyphics, be read
they might, perhaps unveil some ofthe mystery
which hangs like dark cloud over the red
man. An arrow OF considerable strength and
OF very curious construction was also found
with him, and especially invites the attention
Of antiQuarians.
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II. LiNDS SLEY,
DEALER IN
BEAL ESTATE AND LAND WARRANTS.

BEAL ESTATE AND LAND WARRANTS,
SAINT PAUL, MIN. TERRITORY
ANDS BOUGHT AND SOLD THROUGH
"A OUT THE TERRITORY Taxes paid.
Collections made, Drafts cashed, and the highest
fIlces given for Land Warrants
Government Lands located with much care and
Il desired, the profits and losses shared equally at
the expiration OF five years The Land at that
time TO be sold, unless otherwise agreed upon, and
one hail OF the current value # the Warrant at the
time OF entry, and half Of thc expense of locating
to De deducted from the subscribers interest To
persons wishing to locate Warrants entirely on
their own account, the charge will be- for forty
acres Sl5i eighty acres, S2p; one hundred and
sixty acres, S25 and will receive with their title
plat and description of the -,nd.
REFERENCES:
MINNEsOTA-Gov. Willis A. German; Ex-Gov
Alex Ramsey; Hon. J. T Rosser Sec NJ T.;
Eessrs. Ames Van Elteh, Attorneys at Law;
Eessrs. Morton K Pace, Wholesale Druggists
BALTIMORR-W. P. Prest~n, Esq, Attorney at
Law; Richard c. Bowie Esq, Com Merchant ;
MeSsrs. Deur, Norris & Co.; Messrs. McCleese
5 Ham.
WAsHINGTON-Hon w. w. Seaton Hon. J
I. Towers, Mayor; Hon. Judge j. Bryan; J. C.
G Hamilton, Esq ,. Attorney at Law Col. VIM
Hickey; Col. J. Riley; Messrs. TAYLOR Maury;
Messrs. Lewis, Johnson Il Co, Bankers; G. G.
Grammar, Esq, President Patriotic Bank.
jV 17-eO3m
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY,

Office No. 292 Pa. ave., corner 10th street,
(OvER THE SAVINGS BANK)
VNHIS CEMETERY is laid out on the plan of
Il the celebrated Greenwood, of New ork and
situated on the high ground distant one and a
quarter miles north Of The Capitol-North Capitol
street leading directly to the gateway.
This Company have secured charter from Con-
gress priatng their ground forever to burial
purposes, making fee title to the purchaser and
prohibiting all encroachments from legislation or
otherwise, which is of vast importance to those
who wish their dead to repose where they have
placed the N, for IL has become custom in all
other cities when the burial ground becomes valu-
able for other purposes, TO sell it, and throw the
dead promiscously into one large pit, and legal
measures cannot prevent it, as no titles given
to the ground.
". B.-Otice open from 10 TO IL O'Clock a. m
where Pamphlets, containing the Charter, By
Laws, and map Of the ground, and ali other in
formation, can be obtained.
AL orders left with MF. James r. Harvey, No
sO seventh street, or any other undertaken will be
promptly attended TO. lie ll1y
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NATIONAL HOTEL, NORFOLK, VA.
Ii. IL. WALTERS Pranristor

HAVING purchased the above well known es.
H tabishment, l respectfully inform nv ,-e.
friends and the travelling public, tina: the &. b
newly furnished throu ghout, and Is noyy open for
the reception OF permanent and transient board
ers. return my sincere thanks to INV friends and
the public generally for the liberal patronage ex-
tended TO me for the last twenty-five wears ana
respectfully solicit continuance Of the same, as
surng them that nothing will be LEFT undone to
make them AZ HOME while sojourniag at the Ma
uonal.
tional Hotel every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sat.
urday for Elizabeth City, ~. c.
au IO-Im b. b. WALTERS.
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ENGLISH CABBAGE, TURNIP SEED. Ae.

YNHE undersigned has just received direct from
Il the growers, a well selected stock of the fol-
lowing: Early York, Large York, Flat Dutch,
Drum Head, Heart shaped, Enfield MarAet, Vic
toria, with many other new and good Cabbages
SNOWFALL, Dale's hybrid, with other leading tur,
nips Spinach, Kale, Lettuce, &c, all warranted
fresh, Of first quality, and offered at lowest prices
JOHN SAUL,
au l7-eo6t* corner 7th and streets
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SILVER WARE.

III SEMKEN $50 Pa avenue, between 9th and
lls 10th streets, offers his large stock of pure
Silver Ware, consisting Of Coffee and Tea Sets,
complete, Sugar Bowls, Cream Goblets, Cups.
spoons and Forks, and magnificent assortment
OF richly chased fancy silver suitable for gifts
at reduced prices.
Persons in want Of any Of the above articles are
invited to call.
rant ii sterling.
IL SiiveIware Of any design made to order at
short notice: Particular attention is paid In get
ting up Testimonials, Premiums, &c.
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EXCURSIONS, &c.
EXCURSION AND PIC MIC
FOR THE BENEFIT OF
St. Mathews Sunday School,

TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION,
On WEDNESDAY, Aug 29th.
INHE Teachers of the School Ia ke pleasure In an
u nouncing to their friends and ,N~~
the public generally that they have, ,G@lsz.ass
chartered the safe and commodious Steamer Geo
Washington, and will give an Excursion and Pic
tic to the White House on the above named day
The teachers pledge themselves no pains or ex-
pense shall be spared to make this one of the best
excursions Of the season
SCOTS Band has been engaged for the occasion
Dinner and refreshments will be served by VIM
Coke, in superior style
For the accommodation Of those persons who
do not wish to spend the whole day down the
river the boat win make two trips; leave George
town at 7k O'Clock, Washington SIX, Navy Yard
3, and Alexandria at 4 to TO- Afternoon leaves
Was hington at 2, Alexandria 4 to3 Returning.
will leave the White House at and 10 O'Clock p
m.
Tickets so cents Children half price: to be had
at the following places J. L. Kidweli. George
town; X. X. Aylmer, corner Pa avenue and 18th
street; Jno +. Ellis, Pa avenue; Martin p King
Druggist, Pa avenue, near Third St; William A
Kennedy, 9TH St; and DIR F. S Walsh, NAVY
! ard, any Of the Committee or at the Boat on
the day Of the excursion.
Omnibuses will leave the Northern Liberties,
Market at O'Clock a. IN, and y D. IN, and will
be at the Wharf on the return Of the boat
Geo Harvey, JasL Anderson.
Richd Bridget, VIM Dalton,
Jas Jirdinston, Jas PilIing.
Jos keefer, Thos Williams.
Thomas Cassel
All t6 ~
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THE HAT EsTAnLISHMENT

nF ANTHONY, on Seventh street second door
~ north OF Pa. avenue, is the place where -
ATS and CAPS are retailed at wholesale II !
prices FOR cash only Consequently 20 per -
cent extra profit will not be charged in order to of
set bad debts.
The very best Dress Hats got up I'm the latest
stvle, SO 50, usually sold for 81 and S. "Quick
sales and small proits,'' is the motto
au 11-eos3m
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ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD

RANAWAY from the estate Of the late Daniel
~ Clarke, near Upper Marlboro Prince George s
county, Md, on Sunday, the 10th August. negro
boy ANDREW. He is about Is years Of age: a
dark mulatto; about feet high; has wide mouth
with good webb, and is polite when spoken to.
He had on when he left cloth cap short blue
coat, and blue striped summer pants. have rea-
son to suppose he will first make his way to Wash
ington.
Will give twenty five dollars reward for him
II taken In Prince Georges county; fifty If in the
District, or one hundred If north Of Washington
In either case to be delivered to me or secured in
jail, so that get him again.
ODEN BOWIE,
Upper Marlboro, Prince Georges county,
au Zi-ot MARYLAND.
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CENTRAL ACADEMY.

IHlS Institution, formerly under the care OF
a. the late Rev. J. w. Winans Principal, and
5: Merchant, Assistant, Will be conducted here
after by
=. MERCHANT, A. q. D. ,
Rev. G. w. DORRANCE, AB fflhc Is
The fall term will commence on the first Mon
day Of September.
The course Of instruction will be thorough,
sound and practical
For terms and particulars reference is made 10
circulars, which may be obtained al the principal
Booktores and at the Academy
au 4-eo2WN
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CASH PAID FOR FURNITURE.

persons declining housekeeping, or having
surplus OF household effects will find us at
al times prepared TO pay them the highest cash
prices for their ENTIRE STOCK, such articles as
they may wish to dispose Of We will also ex-
change new furniture for old at moderate prices
Furniture neatly repaired and vanished at the
shortest notice, on reasonable terms
BONTZ d COOMBS.
Furniture Warerooms 7th St, bet 1 and X
au l7-2w
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A CARD.

MRS. T.. PHILLIPS, No. 401 Sixth street,
I'l between g and II streets, desires to inform
the citizens OF Washington and vicinity, that
she u now prepared TO give instructions on the
PIANO FORTE. She has taught music in
some OF the principal cities Of the Union and
has testimonials showing that she Is fully COM
Petent to discharge the duties OF her profession
TO The satisfaction Of those who may favor her with
their patronage.
Terms: go FOR 81 lessons, al her residence, or
sl2 a. the residence Of ner pupils.
ie I2-ao1ms