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STEERING BY SrARLIGHr.-A story is told

STEERING BY SrARLIGHr.-A story is told
of g green hand' on board a cOasting vessel,
who couldn't learn to steer by the mariner 5
compass 1t was clear, starlight night, and
the captain told him to head the vessel to
wards bright, particular star" which he
pointed out. This was done, and for short
time all was right; but before long, she vas
veering widely from her true course, and rash /.
ing rapidly before the wind
"Ahoi! there, greenhorn, at the wheel 30
roared the excited commander. "Port your
helm What do you mean, Where's the
star 2" .- 90
..Dear captain" timidly replied the devious
helmsman, "keep cool-don't get excited
never mind-I lost that star, but found an
other, brighter and better than the one you
showed me !'4 1r.-L ...--f = -
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ENGLISH GIRLS The English girl spends
more than one-half her waking hours In ply
sical amusements. which tend 10 develop, and
inyigorste. and ripen the bodily powers. She
rides, walks, drives, rows upon the water,
runs, dances, plays, sings, jumps the rope,
throws the ball, hurls the QUOT, draws the
bow, keeps up the shuttlecock-and all this
without having it pressed forever upon her
mind that she is thereby wasting her time.
She does this every day, until it becomes q
habit which she will follow up through life.
Her frame, as natural consequence, is larger,
her muscular system better developed, her
nervous system in better subordination, her
strength more enduring; and the whole tone
of her mind healthier.
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o. FE ICIA L.

T n..- an ,o-,i
sch pErARrNr' august ~, 1000
whereas the following Joint resciut of Conuess
has becoma q Law.
loI;of IeIa 10 present ,h'tr ella ms
.1U y We Ssnaae ara hoa'e o. HePTeseTad
rce3 o. he United STATES Of .anertcn IN Congress es
s>nsoIes ina. a. ayecab 10 the p<cvIsioa Of the
Iss5 g N r-nv,Js f,r ~. ,.r,,ns,, ~, ..
of the la.e repnbic Of Tera. a. are eompre henSej
IN tne az. OF GoasIess ol September 9ih, 1850, no
Inc ana ~ rf ninety s.ys ~, ,,s uuy se M sol
Trsa 'uIy, Of the ume a. which payment Of ale
am aut appropriated sy the hth secii1n Of said act
o. egideacs of af b, Of al - S,a wh'c, u, sbon h.
presented al the Treasury DepaIlmen thirty days
pfeeeans the I5sh Gay of June, 1856, the limit iof
ssneIaTy Of the Tresnrv ,ha, oS ss;a S,nds cs'
tiica es, and evidences OF deb, which Rave b sen
Recognized oy the STATE OF Texa', the SAM, eQtat
and siT huudred nj u;ne,y ne SoIls
cents were not presented to the Ire ury Department
S,n - .ne a. iSn 81 Jun 'axeio,e IN orierio
tary of IN. Trea a,ry 4. hereby a, ho,,sS 20 20
Ihe holders OF any OF the said nd., cerca,es,o or
1 s'e1Ses, u deo', no, presented oeiofe the lSth
"a ne at The Trea,ury Dep.,m.nt p'Ise M
day of June Ian and the lst day OF Jaauary next,
.ns soper releases TO the United siates
dreda a M And
dollars aad amer payment thereof, she said sede
,.y,,h NJ "a e. ,s sH m aaa required 70
lions seven nun lied nd sy thoa.aod do,I.ts nm
mag ia the trea 'ury, pro rata, amongst All the
s,scI,ss m. ,-onar na,e paossa NEIL c.a IA and
Of JaaCa next ~ ~
Approved August lSsh, 1856 Bon
Norsosi, HrasBr srvEs 10 The holders Of bonds,
Certificates, aad evidences Of debt Of the late reppb
Inc Of Texas, which were not presented at this de-
pasmsnt efore the 18th day of june "a f. tat
the sams will be settled and The pro rd.a amour n,
ttereon will be paid to the lawful holders thereof il
presented before the fret 6sy Of January next. az
conpaaied with the neces ey evidence Of their sen-
with assignm ents 10 the United staaes re-
anret give this de, atm the custody OF sscA
ats, os tiacstss and sviiso,es Of debt, and with
reIasss 10 the United States and Texas, iu accord.
a1,e win the provisions Of the act OF Congress OF
2ssh FEBRUARY, 1856. Us ! r
This deparment will not require evidence Of gen
Illnesses be presented with the certificates issued
by the a11e eH I'd comptroller Of feras under the
laws Of the STATE But IL pos essas no means Of YER
hyias The certificates, bonds and psomissefy notes
issued by the republic of Texas, and not presented
10, nor aldiIed by, the o.acers Of the State. the
nsssszary AID proper proof Of the Renuin ness Of
ths 4nes is the cerdn-ate Of the compoIler OF the
STATE Of Texas Who has the official charge Of the
osina ercsivs relating to the deb, Of The late re
pubic ofreIas'
IN, ssasamsHi and releases may be executed
ana aeSnosiedsed IN The presence Of the Assistant
socsesay o' me Treasury, o. the chief clerk thereof
In the presence OF notary public and be witnessed
by Ne Assistant se1ea'y or chief clerk I'd nose-
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q Matrimeny in Virginia consists Of hot
buckWheat eakes-wsrm beds-comfortable
slippers smoking oofse-round arms-red
shirts exulting in buttons stock
ings-bOot jacks-happiness &c. r..
u The Churchmsn, . Protestant kpisco-
pal paper, comes out in favor of dancing as an
innocent recreation, and as hsslthful as 1t 10
aYacsluli,sl -sgs e. s-s4. 80 r. .asit-f a.
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THE GREATEST COOKING STOVE EVER
....-. INTRODUCED
INTO THE UNITED STATES.
FOR COAL OR WOOD.
5000 In Use. Four sizes: No. 6, Z, 9, g..
g A l. l. A q II ER'S
CKLRBRATED
N O r N I " G s T A R,
DOUBLE OVEN COOKING STOVE.
The Beet, the Cheapest, most Substantial and
most Perfect ooking Stove in the Union.
13 0e0 Of these Stooes ave nor IN successful
operation.
This splendid Cook Stove has now been thor
oughly tested during the last four years; they
operate In the best and most satisfactory manner
have fully tried them with wood and coal, and
strongly IecommeLd them They are heavy and
very durable, and fhe design is neat and beauti-
full. With a moderate fire, tn Stove will Bake
three loaves Of Bread, Roast Turkey, Boil two
Dinner Pots, Boil Beefsteak and heat the water
for washing, all at the same time.
You are respectfully invited to call and examine
the above splendid cooking Stove, GALI.A-
GHER'S MORNING STAR
Patentee: Al. GALLAGHER, Philadelphia.
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ANTHONY BUCHLY,
y u D j = = A Z E n.
Shop and Residence Ho. 3O3 Penn's avenue
south side, between 9Th and 10th sts.

ruVP Suu 60S1Qenc0 MO- QUO fenn4 3 6v6nQ9,
south side. between 9Th and 10th sts.
HAVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH
L l. an ELE6ANT HEARSE,--
properly conducting his business, .
would respectfully Inform the public that he IL
fully prepared to Nil all ordsrs entrusted to him,
atthe shortest notice, and In the best manner.
large supply Of READY-MADE COFFINS
OF all sizes, always on hand, which win be fur
aished on the most reasonable terms
AS heretofore, no pains will be spared % give
entife sdusfaction on all occasions.
N.B-Residing on the premises, orders will
EomPsly attended to at all houn.
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JOHN w. MYERS l. CO.

Viii Q and Red Ash, Egg, Stove, Transition,
nut, Cumb. Lump, & Blacksmith's Goals.
Also, HICKORY, OAK. and PINE WOOD.
pERSONS LAYING IN FUEL FOR The
winter will And II to their advantage by send
Ing US their orders, leaving them at p. Steers
store, No 4sB 9TH rtreet, between and T., as they
VIII be promptly fled with the best article and al
low prices.
2, ,A0 lbs. given to ton.
JOHN w MYERS & CO.,
Oface and Yard corner Of g and 22d streets,
&c 2-1m First Ward.
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MANTELE,'

NEW ANU b BEAUTIFUL ST1LE.
Manufactured from Slate Stone, by the
West Castleton slate Company, VT.
THESE MANTELS ARE ENAMELLED IN
Il imitation Of the richest and most expensive
EGYPTIAN, LISBON, VERD ANTIQUE,
PORPHYRY, PYRENEES, BROCATELLA,
and desirable MARBLES The imitstions are
perfect that they challenge the closest scrutiny
They are 50 highly polished that they retain their
beauty much longer than marble are not injured
by smoke, coal gas, or acids, and can be sold
much cheaper than any others Ia market. Price
ranging from lbs to S12.
Architects, Builders, and others are invited to
call and examine samples at No. 5l2 Seventh
street, 3 doors below Odd Fellows Hall, up
stairs. -.s. TN HANSON,
Sc 12-1y Agent.
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COLUMBIAN COLLEGE.

THE ANNUAL SESSION OF THIS INSTJ-
Il tuition will comm ence On Wednesday, the
1ith Of September. etudents will be examined
for entrance on the Monday and Tuesday previ.
ous Application should be made to the Presi
dent ~
The Preparatory Department will open on the
n iGn oi SePtember Apply for admittaLce to Mr..
0uinche, the principal =. PKENTlSS,
au 29-2aU4w Reo,aT,.,
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nR. MUNSON, AT 339 PENN'A AVENUE.
~ Is still making those beautiful HecEA
continuous GUM TEETH, called SSS
Aliens Patent, for the e1cellency ofOLIIYD
wearing them in this city, will chesrfullv vouch.
There Is one Dentist In this city who has been
infringing the patent, and made bad Imitation
Of Il, against whom hereby caution the public
N. B. Whenever Dentist speaks against
Aliens Patent Continuous Gum Teeth, when
properly constructed, It's because he Is ignorant
Of the process, incompetent to make the work, or
8 unwilling to pay for the patent. is 1871
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For sale only by
C. WOODWARD & SON,
Next door TO G Woodwsrd's old stand !,
In. av., hefween 10th and 1lth sts No 3i6
EVENING
COMMERCIAL AND MATHEMATICAL
INSTITUTE.

YNO MEET A NECESSITY AND A DE-
Il msnd In the city, the Principal Of the Union
pleasant Rooms Of the Academy, corner Of IAN
street and New York avenue, recently fitted up for
the purpose, thoroughly organized EVENING
ployed during the day. as wish to spend their
evenings In atting them.elves thoroughly for
successful business
The Institute will be opened October 18th, five
evenings each week, frOm to OK O'Clock, with
two or three lessons In each study, each week
4. Glasses will be formed in Book Keeping, PEN
manship, and various Branches Of the Highes
Mathematics; and also In Foreign Languages /,
For tern and further particulars, SEQ circulars
at the Book Stores, or call on the Principal V
3 se 3O-im z. RICHARDS, Principal. p
C1OR P0R AIINn GOO Cnrno
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The following Is one OF the many recommenca.
lions sent to me by a very popular gentleman OF
this city, the original Of which may be seen by
any one calling at my store:
WASHING TON, July I'd, 1856.
I Dear sir-The @ lnvincib'e" Stove purchased
at your establishment last fall has been In constant
use In my family since that time. It's advantages
seem to me to be very decided First, its ex-
neme simplicity Of construction and management,
render repairs almost Unnecessary Secondly,
The facility with which 1t may be changed from
a wood to coal burner. And lastly, the perfec,
manner in which 1t performs It's dulles
The peculiar arrangements Of It's fues, KEEPING
an even temperature around the loaf, &c, render
II, by far, the best bread. baker In the market
have, Therefore, every reason to express my
satisfaction with II
Very respectfully yours,
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MISS HEWITT'S
ENGLISH hND FRENCH BOARDING
AND

NO. 3e1, corner Of N 10 York aceaus and I3th ST
VNHE SCHOLASTIC YEAR COMMENCES
tnS nfst Monday In september, and ends the
last Friday In June, and is divided into two ses
sions.
The Principal will be assisted by the most com.
petent English and French resident teachers and
every fciiity offered for pursuing Music and all All
tne various branches Of modern accomplish
ments.
For further particulars, terms, &c. see Circu-
iass al bookstores or at the residence Of the Prn
cipal. an cG 3t6eotf
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OLD ESTABLISHED
WaShinpton Stove Hepot

Southeast corner Penan. aUessxe and Ilth street
IN STORE AND RECEIVING WEEKLY A
large stock Of tie universally admired
and unsurpassed Cooking Stove, mA
I. TIA z INyiN NCIBLE! ~
10 TUBULAR OVEN ~
which, for economy In consumption Of fuel, sin1-
plicity OF construction, easily managed, easily re-
paired at nifing cost, Baking, Roasting, Broil-
Ing, &c defles Competition.
900 References can be given who will testify to
the above qualities Of this,
THE COOK STOVE!
AL ask is an examination to satisfy the great
est economist. JAS SKIRyfNG
257 Pa. avenue
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and release 10 the United Snass and reaease b
Teras must be duly exeeukd by such party. to-
gether with the assignment sad releases from the
person In whose favor settlement and payment is
requested. -''
One OF more audited esstsficasas. or one m usre
evidence Of the sams character of des, NAV b. 10.
caaded In the same ssaenment, releases. and afita
VT OF ownership, if eaeh cerincs,e Is correctly de.
scIioed oy numoe', date, amount, md rams of t,e
original peyee. 1t should also sppea. whether t,e
scrafeasss we've issued BY she suthonssss Of rre
State Of Texas On aeooant Of the dsb, Of the rspub.
lie, or were issued BY the rspablic Of Texas, accord
lag y the facs OF each ea-e. ..-... .-l,s-i -
I0e assisnm snt 70 the Unitsd States may be made
in common fosn the releases should be drawn &c
cordtnE to the fasms suhioiued-A and B. ,r1r 3
JAMES GUTHRIE. ,
~ SecreaV Of The Treasury.
Form a.
now an p.rrens 9Y theas presents that -
- has Fefa .ed .sndhsehy releases, tho UniseA
bf rhs payment sf certificate OF evidence OF d.ln
numb-r -, for the sum of -, iesued bv
the late repnblic Of Texas er by the authorities ai
ine State Oh Texas, a, tAe case may bs,) and re-
deemed by the United Ssaes In with the
provisions Of an act OF Congress entded "An act IN
ptev tor the payment Of such creditors OF tbe lats
Icpube of TeIas as are commeacnded In rfle act Of
Congress Of September nine et4hteeu hundred and
hhy,n we'd the s6th day Of February, 1855, and
an act of the 'tate of TcIas, approved the ls, OF
February. 1856. -
As witness my hand and seal.
- -. ...'. Form b. ...-3. ~
knew all persons by the~e presents that ---.-
released, and here by rels ases The Ssf a OF
Texas from all further liahiy or claim for the paw
mani OF certificate or evidence Of dsbt number
--,fof the sam OF -, iasuea by rile late re-,
public Of TsIa Tor by the aatAorides Of tbs Sale
OF Tt xas IA The case may be and redseaed by ths
United states IN accordance with the provisions nf
an act OF Congress, entitled An act to ueyide Cor
the payment OF such creditors Of the late republic q
Iesas ~ are conPehended In the act Of Congress
Of September nine, eighteen huadred and fffsv, %
approved the 2sh Of February, 1855, and an act Of
the State Of Texas, approved the lst Of February.
1856 t... ''' -
As witness my hand and seal
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u A st. Louis paper says that the grass
hoppers have eat up the entire tobacco crop
of Franklin county, and the last that was
heard from them they we're seated on the cor
ners of the fence, 6tsginE svsy va" M4t
passed for a cketc
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Educational.
BROOkVvITTr .,,.

HkOOkEVILLE ACADEMY,
MONTGOMERY COUNTY. MIRYt mn
INhH SYSTEM OF INSTRUCTION in
= tn1S institution embraces thorough training
IN tne Clsssics, Mathematics, Sciences, and ordi
nary English branches. -AN ''"i
Terms Tor board and tuition, Sl60 Der aunrIn
Cataiogues containing further Information NAV
os obtained by addressing the Principal at Brooke
Sille, msryiand z. B. .FRETTYMAN, "A M.
&c 90" Princtpal
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9ALLA9HER'S
g q N R1S E AIR-TIGHT
Patented, 1866.
g.. -. New and Hplendid Iarpe Oyen


FLAT TOP COOKING STOVE,
FOR COAL OR WOOD.
Four SKIES: No. 6, Z, 8, 3.
1t Is only necessary to say, that after very many
years Of experience, and being fully converssnt
with all Of the various kinds Of stoves which
have been invented on the down draft principle.
that have taken advantage Of every well known
improvement tha has from time to time been
made, particularly in reference to the formation
and construction Of the fues, which are always
necessary to be large. and have fully applied
4" SSRriss Aiv-Tght Cooking stove" This
Stove Is clade very heavy and Is good suhstan-
ual article l have made them extra hsary In all
the parts where long experience has proved Ii TO
be important, and can assure my customers at
have spared neither pains nor expense IN get
ting II up; and 1t viii not be excelled by any
stove now known, Il a similar character am
convinced that 1t will at once become standard
Stove.
| IL have fully tried them In every way, with
Wood and Coal, and strongly recommend them
TO the public. They operate IN the most satisfac.
torv manner. Patentse:
Al. GALLAGHER, Philadelphia.
For sale ony by
C. WOODWARD g. SON,
Next door to Woodwerd's old stand,
In. av., between 10th and 1lth sts No. 3l6.
| N. b.-Aiso, q very large assortnsnt of thu
Latest Ind most approved patterns Of Crates Par
| lor, Chamber, d ming Room, Ofioe and Stor,
Stoves Of all sizes, FOR wood and coal, that tn,
North can furnish, best suited to this market
! You will do well to call and examine onr as
| sortment Of goods We will take great p!easur,
| In showing our assortment. We are sure tina
| our Goods are very low, as we buy for cash.
liz TERMS CASH. au 29-3u
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FAiR HILL BOARDING SCHOOL FOE
.-.. GlRLS.

s'hH TENTH TERM OF THIS INSTJTIJ-
uon VIII commence on the eth Of the ninth
month (September) next
circulars containing further Information 10 re-
gard to the School will be furnished to persons
VINO desire them on application TO X. 8 KIRK
OF Wh. h FARQUHAR, at Oiney Post OfRce
Montgonery county, MARYLAND an 1-au,
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THE UNIOH ACADEMY.

II. RICHARDS, Mas. II. RICHARDS
rim Y A. Prin. 4. y. A,
'ENHE NEXT ANNUAL SESSION OF THiS
lnGutution, and Of the UNION FEMALE
ACADEMY VIII commence On MONDAY, Sep.
tember 1, 1863. ~ a3,3,u
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MRS. g.. II. SMITH.

aD street aoyth, bst,csea Sta and 7fk.
RKGs LEAVE TO INFORM TBR LAnIEs
OF washington, Georgetown, and vicinity
ana private lessons, In the art Of MAKING WAX
rLowE EkS and VASES. Also, Wax Fruit and
LaoHs wishing to avail themselves Of this op.
Htunlty OF acquiring a most beautiful accom-
Plsnment Will please call as early as possible. as
the city. ''''s Ill
wax Flowers In Glasses, per term Of 70 les.
ss - G5
wax Fruit In Glasses, per term OF 12 lessons as
Leatnei ork In Glasses, per term Of lessons So
bo9uets and Vases, Wreaths, Single Flowers.
&c Tor sale, or made to order Am sx. Am .
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S When ia charity like top' When u
begins 70 hass. 80, .s. .5s.s..
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CENTRAL ACADEMY.

CENTRAL ACADEMY.
SILAS MERCHANT, ,
THNHE NEXT ANNUAL SESSION OF THIS
h academy will commence on Monday, Sep
tenher lst. 1855. For terms see circulars at The
principal Book Stores AMI
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CAaD.
M HS. franklin, TEACHER OF VOCAL
80 Atsic, NO. Cos street, between 9th and
!otn streets. References Mr r. Davis, and Mr
',ious, NJ us4c stoleS. Sc f7-3m
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CORPORATiVr sTOCK.r-Ss,0 900 Corpo
e w''h,as'Sfa Ti6ds SSB 81 Sa5sss.s. 81 Il
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-16

The DEAD LETTER. The following is contrib
uted by Dave of the Columbus (Ohio) post
office: During my term of service at the general
delivery of this Office it was my custom, upon re-
ceiving dead letters from Washington city, to
make list of the names Of the persons to whom
they were addressed, and stick it up in the lobby
of the office, with notice Call for Dead Letters
One day an elaborate specimen of Erin's sons,
whose brawny fist and broad shoulders seemed to
denote construction with an eye single to Amer-
can railroads. lounged into the Office and up to the
board containing the aforesaid list. He looked at
it a moment, and burst into tears | spoke to him
through the window and asked him what Was the
matter.
"Oh Mr.. Postmaster l see ye have daid let
ther for me. | spect me sester in Ireland's daid,
and it's not q wake since | sint her tin pound
note to come to Ameriky wid-and kin We tell me
how long she's bin daid Mr. Postmaster p
| asked him his name found the 'letther" and
after request from him to Grade it, sir and rade
it aisy if you Place" opened it, and told him not
to cry that his sister was not dead but that it
was letter written by himself, and directed to
Michael Flaherty, Boston, Chicago
"And is Michael daid, Mr. Postmaster 2"
"No, guess not" said |.
"Well, who is daid, sir?"
| explained to him that letters not taken from
the office to which they were addressed within
certain time, were sent to what was called the
Dedu LeNlcI OluCc III w dSHlDSlOn Cluy, anu from
thence, if containing anything valuable to the per-
sons who wrote them
God bliss ye for that sir but Michael lives in
Chicago"
told him l would not dispute that but Boston
and Chicago two distinct cities and the letter
was addressed to both, and that Boston being the
first named, it had been retained there, and his
friend had not received it,
''Sure and | thought Boston was in Chicago
that's what ye call daid letther, is it Faith
and | thought it was Bridget and not the letther,
was daidn