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The Duello.-On Thursday night, warrants
were issued against the Hon. Charles ]. Faulkner
and Colonel Boteler, of Virginia-the former
distancing the latter in the late Congressional
in the Harpers Ferry district, Virginia
information having been lodged at the guard
house that they had come hither, from the Old
Dominion, for the purpose Of settling their mutual
private grievances by resort 10 the code of
honor" as recognised among gentlemen. The
police Immediately started in pursuit, and arrested
the bellgerent parties-the one al Wizards hotel,
and the other at the Kirkwood house. II was
late as eleven O'Clock at night when they were
brought before Justice Morsell, and separately
examined. The circumstances were SUCH al
though il did not appear that a challenge had
passed, as TO induce him 10 hold them 10 bail in the
sum of FIVE thousand dollars each that they viii
not fight a duel in this District, nor leave il for
that purpose. The required security was prompt
ly given, and, accordingly, the gentlemen were
released from custody.
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War Department in danger of Destruction.

War Department in danger of Destruction.
About O'Clock yesterday afternoon, some
loose papers in upper room of the War De-
partment We're discovered FIRE, and the flames
rapidly extending 10 other inaammabe material;
but owing 10 the early discovery of the occur
ence, they were suppressed before material dam
age resulted The building is not fre-proof, is
old and dry, and therefore is prepared food for
what is frequently called ''the devouring ele-
ment" The room in which the fire originated is
occupied for the folding and sealing of blanks
and documents; and it is supposed that the blaze
of fallen cande-in the absence of the attend
ant-defagrated the paper lying within igntipg
distance. Not little alarm was created in and
around the Department. The engines were
hauled 10 the scene but fortunately, there was
no occasion for their services--the flames having
been suppressed before they arrived.
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A Pitiable Spectacle.--While at the railroad
station, several days ago, we noticed young
man, nearly Frustrated on the floor busiy engaged
marking rapidly with pencil, the piece of
paper before him, the letters of the alphabet;
executing them TOO, in style that would not
dlscredlt the best sign painters, were they 10
present such forms the result of their artistic
skill What you doing?" asked the only
acquaintance in the vicinity. "Pm merely sketching
some letters, he replied mournfully, /" to compose
my mind. And as he looked up, we perceived
his vacant stare, and countenance which plainly
indicated that he was insane.
We were informed that he has wife and
children and that, about three months ago, the
distressing change in his mental condition was
for the first time discovered He had escaped
from one of the Maryland hospitals 10 this city,
but in consequence Of failure 10 Obtain admis-
sion for him in the insane asylum for the District
Of Columbia, he was al our railroad depot under
the charge OF friend of the family 10 be returned
TO his relatives in neighboring city.
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asy- stimulating Liniment, as prepared at

GlLMAN'S Drug Store, is deserving of the high
est commentator a cure for Chronic and Acute
Rheumatism. II seldom, if ever, fails 10 give
speedy and permanent relief This Liniment has
been prepared by Y. d. Gilman, chemist of this
city for many years, and since its introduction has
been extensively used by many OF the most re-
spectacle families in the District and vicinity, 10
whom reference can be made at any time 10 its
magical effects In curing Rheumatism, even ia
elderly persons, who had been sufferers for long
time. Ii was originally made for horses, for the
cure of lameness, saddle gals &c, and is now
much used Tor such purposes, being an invaluable
article wherever Liniment is required either for
man or beast. May %
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Nothing IL lost.

Nothing is LOST; the drop OF dew
Which trembles on the leaf or flower
Is but exhausted TO fall anew
In summers thunder shower,
Perchance TO shine within the bow
That fronts the sun at fall ofday;
Perchance TO sparkle in the flow
OF mountains far away.
Nothing is lost the tiniest seed
BY wild birds born, or breezes blown,
Finds something suited to its need,
Wherein tbs sown and grown,
The language of some household song,
The perfume Of some cherished flower
Though gone from outward sense, belong
To memorys after hour.
SO with our words or harsh or kind
Uttered they are not oil forgot;
They leave their influence on the mind,
Pass on, but perish not
So with our deeds; for good or III,
They have their power scarce unde sstood
Then let us see our better will
To make them rife with good
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Our English files TO the 3lst uIt. contain some
additional matters Of interest touching the progress
of the war, which we subjoin


Our English files 10 the 3lst ult contain SONS
additional matters of interest touching the progress,
Of the war, which we subjoin
+ From the Crimea.
The accounts from the Crimea speak Of the
\ great losses OF the Russian troops from disease
heat, want of provisions, and particularly want
| Of room in the hospitals Of Simpheropo Bak.
surgeons and dressers is very sensbly felt in
the Crihea, although every available member oil
the profession had been forwarded from Odessa
Nachimof was Inferred in the garrison church
al Sebastopol, side by side with admiral Korni-
lof. Russian information states Todleben 10 be
recovering from his wounds, other correspondents
affirming that he is dead.
IL is expected that General RegnauIt 81. Jean
d'Angely will be recalled He has again quar-
relied with General Pelissier, because the latter
does not spare the Imperial Guard more than any
other troops in the works of the trenches.
General Pelissier has expelled the correspondent
OF the Constitutional" from the Crmea, for
having reflected on his plans and made incon
venient revelations in his letters The General
has also sent away the correspondent Of Smyrna
journal.
PlLLAGE THE ALLIES,
The lnvalide Russo of July 2lst contains a long
article, protesting 10 be true history of various
unInslifablc committed by the allied fleets
IN the north; some of these, say the London
papers, outrageously opposed 10 the character
of British seamen. The Rnsse says:
In Finland il is impossible 10 tell 10 what an
infamous degree pilIage is practiced by the Eng.
lish marine force; who even in the retreats
where there has never been u single soldier, have
attacked the defenceless inhabitants and carried
off all they possessed, even TO the cotton pocket
handkerchefs, and other articles of dress belong
ing TO the peasantry. II can scarcely be doubted
that band of pirates would have conducted IL
self with more humanity especially in a country
which, like Finland, is not rich in the gifts of ma
ture, and where it is not peculiar or singular that
the whole fortune of the unlucky peasant consists
of miserable ka,ba (boat.p
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Aug. dim
KINGsLEY's NEW WORK.


" The Voyages and Adventures of Sir Amgas
Leigh, Knight OF Burrough, in the county OF De.
Won, in the reign of her most glorious Majesty
Queen Elizabeth, rendered into modern English,
by Charles Kingsley, author of" Hypotn Alton
Locke" &c.
A Treatise on Punctuation, designed for letter
writers, authors printers, and correctors OF the
press and for the use OF schools and academies
with an Appendix, containing Rules on the use OF
Capitals, List of Abrevatons, Hints on the Pre-
paration of Copy and Proof Reading, Speci,
mems of Proof Sheets, &c, by John Wilson; price
81.
Hewt's Boys Adventures in the Wilds of Aus
traia.
An Essay on the Tides: Theory OF the Two
Forces, by Alexander Wilcox, nj. ID.
Patent Office and Patent Laws, or guide 10
inventors, and book Of reference for judges law
yers, magistrates, and others, with Appendices,
by j. G.. Moore price 81 %.
The Altar at Home, Prayers for the Family and
the Closet by Clergymen in and near Boston,
second edition.
Just published, and for sale al
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S Bookstore,
April IL near 9th street.
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FOREIGNERS REMOVING FROM
I.OuISVILLE.

The Louisville Times of the 18th instant, says
Numbers of foreign citizens continue to leave
the city, and many others are preparing to sell
their property and leave. We heard one of the
most respectable citizens of jefferson county say
yesterday, that as soon as he could sell his city
property and farm, he designed to leave the State.
Cannot business men see that this state of things
is destructive of the city?
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Generous Responses continue TO be made in
in this city las well as elsewhere) TO the appeals
in behalf Of the sufferers by the ravages Of the
yellow fever in Portsmouth, Gosport, and Nor
folk.
The people Of Washington have always prompt
" contributed of their substance in similar cases
appealing to their better feelings of humanity.
Probably six or seven hundred dollars have al
ready been forwarded by them 10 the Injected dis
tricts and the charitable work of collecting more
is finely progressing. Good nurses, however, are
not 20 easily supplied as money, as but few per.
sons are TO be found willing to risk their lives
amid scenes of so much danger as there prevail
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GLENWOoD CEMETERY.
OFFIcE No. 292, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Corner Of 10Th street, over Savings BanI

OFFICE NO. ~, fEENsYLYANIA AVENUE,
Corner Of 10Th street, over Savings Bank,
THIS CEMETERY Is laid out on the plan
i Of the celebrated Greenwood OF New York,
and situated on the high ground, distant one and
a quarter miles north of the Capitol North Capt.
tol street, leading directly TO the Gateway This
company have received charter from Con-
gress, appropgatRg this ground for ever to burial
purposes, making fee title 10 the purchaser, and
prohibiting all encroachments from legislation or
otherwise, which is of vast importance 10 those
who wish their dead TO repose where they have
placed them; for il has become custom in all
cities when the burial ground becomes valuable
for other purposes, sell it, and throw the dead
promscuously into one large pit, and legal mea.
sures cannot prevent II, as no titles are given to
the ground
NJ b. Office hours from 10 M 10 ~ m, where
pamphlets containing the Charter, Bylaws and
a Map Of the Grounds, and all other information
can be obtained.
All orders left with Mr. James F. Harry,
40, Hh street. or any other undertaken, will be
promptly attended to. June l9--ly
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FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
VIRGINIA

VNHlS highly improved and fashionable WATER
Il ING Place has been thoroughly rehtted for
the coming season, and will be opened on the 18th
OF June. E
BY the summer arrangement OF the Orange and
Alexandria railroad, two trains leave Alexandra
daily for the Springs. The morning tran al Vt
O'Clock, connects with stages NJ Beaiton Station,
nine miles from the Springs, by good country
road. The evening train, al 81 p m, connects
with stages at Warrenton, seven miles from the
Springs, by turnpike. Time from Alexandra 10
the Springs four hours by either ronte. The train
leaving Gordonsvilie Al III a. m, connects with
the stage line al Bealiou. Passengers from Rich
mond and Stanton by this route, reach The Springs
10 dinner.
Board per day 81; Week, Sl2; Month, $40;
Children and coored servants half price
ALEXANDER BAKER,
June 1T Late Of Washington City
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total anO 9ersonal.
lnfantile mortality.-In an article, on Thurs.

Infantile Mortality.-In an article on Thurs.
day, giving the total number OF nterments in this
city for The month Of July, we stated that of the
one hundred and sixty five deaths, one hundred
and eight were those of children Of five years and
under of age; forty-seven by cholera iniantum.
Large as is this number in Washington, il APP
pears that this proportion is much greater in the
cities of Brooklyn and New York During the
past week there were hundred and three
deaths in Brooklyn, and out Of that number eighty,
three Of children; in New York live hundred
and seventy six Of which number four hundred
and eighty were infants; showing an alarming
degree of inlantile mortality.
The Brooklyn IN. W Morning Journal, in al
luding to this subject, remarks "One of the most
learned Frenchmen who ever wrote upon the sub
ject ofthe mortality of different nalions give it
his opinion that the white people OF the American
continent would become extinct in period of
about sixty years if they Were to'be left TO them
selves without the influence Of emigration upon
the increase of population. He based his opinion
upon the mortality returns, and showed by com
parlson that the iniantile mortality was very much
greater in the eastern cities Of the United States
than il was in any other city in the world
The Journal further says: 1T is of the greatest
importance that the diseases of children should be
investigated, SO that symptoms may be understood
by the generality of mothers for very often child
is sick and is gone beyond the influence of medi-
cine before a medical man is called. 1.-THE dis
eases Of children were well known the infants
would be saved much suffering, and many lives
would be made easy until the children should
grow up and strength and physical vgor give
promise Of long life OF usefulness. We throw
out these hints with the hope that they will call
the attention of philanthropic citizens, and es
pecially OF our medical men, TO this subject, and
lift should only induce some of them 10 establish
institutions for the treatment OF infantile Diseases
so as 10 ameorate the sufierings Of infants, and
preserve the lives of the poor children who are
now dying of by hundreds our object will be ac-
complisled."
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7iald7a7
DIED.,

AT Aldie, Loudoun county, Virginia, on the lth
of August, Mrs. CYNTHIA BERRY SMITH,
widow of the late Gen. THOMAS A. SMITH, OF MIS-
souri,.
On 10th instant, LAMBERT, infant son of L.
F. and MARY c. CLARK, aged 10 months.
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The FauquIer White sulphur Springs, Va.

The Fauquier White sulphur Springs, Va.
A RE now open for the reception of Com
~ pany, and in a far more attractive condition
than they ever have been.
A gross misrepresentation against them having
been published in the Petersburg Intelligencer
and Baltimore Sun, to the effect that they were
closed for the season, is now traced 10 an ire
sponsible source, unworthy of notice. II is pro-
per TO state that there is shadow of foundation
for H. and the subscriber trusts that he will not
be made the victim Of such malignity and that
the respectable journals which have given cur
rency 10 the rumor by transferring il 10 their
columns, will disabuse the public mind through
the same medium. ALEX. BAKER.
July 14-tf
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washington National Monument. =

Washington National Monument. = II is
stated that the society will commence operations
under the direction Of the new board OF managers,
on Monday next; and that "the board has salts.
factory assurances from various sections of the
country that the necessary funds will be supplied
by the members Of the American party TO finish
the noble enterprise etc. Il has been only about
six months since the Know-nothings obtained
possession OF the society, during which time not
single stone has been added to the structure
Better late than never TO commence operations =
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ToHN III. BUTHMANN. Importer ana

TOHN III. BUTHMANN Importer and
u Dealer in Wine, Brandy, &c, has receirxd
his supply Of Bordeaux Wines, TO say
200 cases Of Red and White Wine, consisting Of
Chateau LATTE, Chateau Margatix, Chateau,
Leoyille, Margaux Medoc, st. Julien, ST. Estephe,
Haul Santernes &c.
25 hogsheads of Claret and White Wine.
Also, received by former arrivals
IS cases ST. Peray sparkling.
% cases OF Rhine Wines some Of Il Of very
high grade.
Likewise Sparkling Moselle.
N. B-From Bordeaux a small cask of extra
superior Cognac $50 per gallon.
June 5--3lif
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MAY 81. 1855.
DIANos, PIANosi-we have now in

il store the largest and most reliable stock OF
Pianos offered in this city, from the Justly re
nowned manufactures OF Hallet, Davis a. Co,
Boston; Bacon ~ Raven, New York; and Knabe,
Cache ~ Co. Baltimore; ringing in prices from
1925 to $500.
In addition 10 those in store, we have on exhi-
bition at the Metropolitan Mechanics Fair, at the
Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made
expressly 10 order for this Exhibition any OF
which we will dispose of on reasonable terms
Also on hand, Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Accord
cons Melodeons, Banjos. Strings, Music, &c.
Remember at the Piano, Music, Stationery,
Perfumery, and Fancy Goods Stere Of
JOHN +. ELLIS,
306 Penn avenue, nenr 10th street.
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I INTERESTING NEws.--we have Just

Il INTERESTING NEWs.--We have Just
j received large assortment of BOOTS and
SHOES for ladies', misses, and children's wear,
which we offer very low.
Ladies' Caters from ST. to 80.
Misses Boots OF every kind, in proportion.
OF Children's Shoes we have every color and
style, from IS cents up.
The inquiry generally is, Where can we find a
good assortment of shoes for children We can
answer all such querists 10 their satisfaction il
they give us a call.
We would also state that we are prepared TO
manufacture every style Of boot or shoes usually
worn by gentlemen, Iadies, misses, or children.
Also on hand, every description of boots and
shoes, which will be sold very low.
Call and examine for yourselves before pur-
chasing elsewhere, AZ we are determined tossel.
s. G. MILLS g. CO.,
Mar l-3t No. 4S6 Seventh II.
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slim Majority THE special election held
in our neighboring city, Georgetown, on Thurs.
day to supply vacancy in the Board Of Alder
men, resulted in the choice of Mr.. VIM. H. Edes,
Know.nothing over Mr.. George W. Beale by a
majority Of ONE VOTE! As compared with the
aAmerican party triumph at the late regular
election, "whai fall was there, my country
mem
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" Love is a dizziness"

INCIDENT AT PARIS OPERA--A French paper
has the following account Of an incident which
occurred at one of the opera houses in Paris
"A few evenings since at the opera, box in
the first row observed 10 be empty, though
the entire house with this exception was crowded
10 excess Two spectators who had not seats 10
their liking, went 10 the door of this box but
could not obtain admission. The ouUreuse or
woman who has charge Of opening and shutting
the box doors insisted that the box held but 1--WE
and that the five were already within.
The gentlemen reganed their seats, fully deter
mined TO lay their complaint before the chef de
conirole. With this view they begged those
around them 10 observe that the box empty
Perfectly empty, " cried all, unanimously.
But all at once, as they were gazing, what was
their terror at beholding a schite hand apparently
detached from any body, moving along the edge
OF the box and holding an ivory opera glass. This
hand, isolated and fitting about in the darkness,
produced terrible effect. The two gentlemen,
pale with surprise and terror remained immova-
BILE and speechless. Presently, other white hands
made their appearance, one of them holding a
white handkerchief and going through the motions
as IL wping forehead.
The house but dimly lighted nj the time,
last those near the mysterious box raised their
glasses-and burst into shout Of laughter The
occupants Of the box were five negroes completely
dressed in black, with their coats buttoned IN.
and elegantly gloved in white. Hidden by the
darkness they had remained invisible amid the
retired shades oftheir "loge" or open box
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MARRIED..

Chapel, Hartford county, Maryland, by the Rev.
Mr.. CHAMPION, General THOMAS F. BOWIE,
of Prince Georges county, TO VIRGINIA, only
daughter of LUKE GRIFFITH, Esq, late of Hartford
county, deceased
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TO LOVERS OF THE FRENCH LANGUAGE

TUNHG advertiser, trSuCnuiAn ana STsu-
il uale Of the Polytechnic School OF Paris, are
specially offers his services as a teacher oHhls
native tongue 10 Schools, Glasses, and Private
Pupils OF this city and vicinity. The system he
follows 10 facilitate the acquisition Of the French
Language, untes in due proportion theory and
practice; by which are avoided the difficulties the
student often meets with in pursuing one Of the
many theoretical grammars, not sufficiently show
ing the idiomaiica part Of lie language, or prac
teal one, in which the necessary grammatical
rules if not entirely, AT east far TOO much, are
neglected. In following these theoretical gram
mars, the student must have experienced that
after having devoted long time 10 The mere me-
morizing of sentences, he find himself in posses
sion of number Of set phrases, valuable II Is
true, but from which, destitute of landmarks, the
slightest deviation must lead him INTO unknown
regions.
The advertiser feels confident in the assertion
that the pupil in adopting his method, may, with
little effort after course of forty.eigM lessons,
understand and speak the French, and find the as
sisance of a teacher not necessary in the further
prosecution of the studies OF that language.
Instruction in Pencil Drawing, Pastel Painting,
and Penmanship, can also he had from the adver
tIser.
References in success in ,raching etc. etc, will
be given.
Address VIcToR EvRARp, City Post Office, Wash
lngton. May 22-u
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CoAIl COAIt
T.. i. MIDDLETON.

EALER In ZOE,
Office and Depot South side r, nczt to cor 12h ST.
ICE kept constantly on hand al the Office, which
i can be had in large or small quantities.
IL Office open from Sam TO q pm.
Nav 3-3aw2m
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NEW LIVERY STABLE.

N TO inc Patrons OF BerkeIey sprthgs.
HNHE undersigned begs leave to nfOrm his
IL friends and the public generally, that he has
erected new and extensive Livery Stable, for
the accommodation Of those who may wish TO
keep their horses at the Springs during the ap.
preaching season. The building contains about
40 stalls Of extra width, and extensive Carriage
Sheds Its location is clean, dry, and airy, aud
convenient to Colonel Strother's Hotel, with
which il is connected by arrangement Expe-
rienced and reliable persons will be in attendance
and no expense will be spared to give every
satisfaction to the visiting public. The proprietor
will also keep for hire, several pleasure carriages
and saddle horses. Having provided these &C.
commodatons, AT considerable expense, the Pro-
prietor hopes that he will be literally patronzed.
Terms 10 suit the times.
JAMES A. STORM
BERKELEY SPRINGS,
Morgan County, Va, July |, 1855
Julv 1S-tf
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Alcohol was chiefly used, il is said, Immediate
y after its first discovery, for giving flush to
ladies' cheeks
IL now has the effect of giving ruddy hue TO
sentemen's noses, beside being prolific Of other
results too numerous to mention