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GENERAL INFORMATfON.
TRAVEL.

isl II .sl s5ft,isia TRAVEL. ttghts3 4G
D Il sqtf7n4sT3a For Bdltimors. s
The cars leave daily at and s1{ A. NJ, and and
Z Az !. n, except Sunday. on which day they leave
y Yd Eof Alsrandr;q. E sra
e The Washington and Alexandria boat leaves
Pages Wharf, Seventh street hourly. Fare five ct.
iaT%Lt9 .f3 IN Far Rockville. 4 glls.i ,i
The stage leaves every morning at o'clock. Fare
81. Office, corner Of and 9th streets ii 3a
I ,...' .s 81, \, !. For Upper Aarl6oro. lv'. !.
g leave every morning & 4 s1S sts Fare
The cars leave Alexandria daily, at III o'clock for
.p,Gordonsville and intermsdiate places. M
n yo 6sisl9p9 Ebv kichmOad, -,
9T ne boat leaves the wharf ct the terminus Of 18th
y street daily at ! A. NJ and o'elock, Pm. Fare
,TostT Il., For LssshArg.
ga The stage leaves Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur-
4, day. Office, United States Hotel e9o2 ~~
II aasri MI 3'.g GnhHornia Gteamers. F9n
The regular mail steamers leave New York ON the
N 5th and 10th of each month. Persons desirous Of
writing from this city should mail their letters on
!, the 8d and 18th of each month ies NV I'
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The Northwestern Mail il open at half past T. NJ,
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i atR Pm. 9 saa - u o..'..... 4. .s-..
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et2P. NJ daily, except Sundays.
sjqhe California MAIL direct closes here on the 8d
and 18th Of each month, at p. n
q n Warrenton Mail arrives at IL - M, closes at 10
y, A. M has~faaa lilH ayttg4N st&A {ashls -
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n F-,5 j ! ii Rates Of Postage ;iIlti
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unpaid, 10 cents
An printed matter in genenl-anywhere In The
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n y not prepaid. double these rates But-TWGt
,.lss HsxsFArsas AND gpsloplcAEs quarterly, in
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where published, one-half of the above rates, and
weekly papers in the county where published, free.
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periodicals, in the sense used above are publica-
tions issued once in three months. or oftener."
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Chamberlin's Commercial College,

s Na l0l baltimore ST., baltimore, Md.
THNHIS Institution presents s4Eeri0r fa-
IL ciIites to young naea desirous OF obtaining
practical business education. gsa aataG
The course of study embraces double entry, book
keeping, us practically applied to the management Of
mercantile, bank, manufacturing and steamboat
books |; business penmanship and mercantile compu-
tations familiar lectures on commercial law, upon
the subject bills Of exchange promssory notes. con-
tracts, partnerships, DC; ,a M
Quoted from actual business transactions, and so
completely combine practice with theory, that stu
dents, on the completion of the course in every
respect competent to conduct, on scientific princi-
Piles, any set of double-entry books. The students
have access otsa Commercial Library, procured ex-
pressly for their accommodation.
Examinations are held at stated periods, and d-
plomas are awarded to those found competent to
represent the Institution in mercantile capacity.
Usual length of time to complete the whole course
from eight to ten weeks. T 81
For particulars write and receive circular By mail
mar 27-eood1y 80, g n
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TINE, MONEY, AND TROUBLE
fsftt5ient1p SAVED. tH8

VNHE undersigned would inform the i'm
u habitants of Washington and its vicinity that
he s prepared to execute orders the shortest no
ice for marking clothing througha beautiful metallic
plate with indeble ink Fs
Each subscriber will be furnished with bottle Of
ink, brush directions, and recipe for making their
own ink hereafter by two ingredients. Each one can
make their ink as strong as they choose.
u Price for a name of a person on BRASS so cents
post Office address IS cents extra on German silver
70 cents manic, post Office address 25 cents extra
on pure silver, 81 per name 80 cents extra for post
office address OF place of nativity. lA
All orders win receive prompt attention Pay
ment must be received with the orders. 3As II
Address, at the post Office, WHEELER,
je 2e--u tHah YTGtaf' Metallic Plate Enpravep
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28
VOL. II.----NO. ll5.
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Daily American organ., 1856-03-28

Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence
ponjure yoato believe me, fsllow-ctESns 1.-The jesl-
ousy Of free people ought 70 be constantly awake
since history and sxpsxisncs prove that foreign in
fuence is OF the most baneul foes of republican
agovernment." 20 Wdshin1ton. ~ 1
hope We may fhd some MEANS in future, OF
shielding ourselves from foreign influence, political
commercial or in whatever form it may be attempted
[ can scarcely withhold myself from joining in the
wish of Silas Dean that there were an ocean of rs
between this and the old world. .'- Jefferson.
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r., .,s.,a. R.. 'l IL.

y ROSES RENOWNED REMEDIES.
HfOR the radical Cure of Coughs, Colds,
Consumption, Group, Whooping Cough, DC.
Avoid al qpackery, and take medicines prepared by
i5s''f ps ROSES 5afs's'AR AfR8sPPEegoEAsr OK COUGH
For Consumption, Colds, Coughs Asthma, Splitting
Df Blood, Bronchitis, and all diseases Of the Lungs
The best Cough Syrup in the worldl lW ai1
n Dr.J 5, Rose, Of Philadelphia, has had anexten
sive practice Of medicine IN that city the past thirty
years and his Cough Syrup is ope Of the most popu
larprescrptons for Coughs, Colds Consumption, and
all complaints Of the Breast and Lungs not only
cures the above complaints but fortes the system
against future attacks. Thousands have been cured
of Consumption by this valuable preparation. 1t is
now used and recommended by medical men at home
and abroad, as the best Cough and Consumption
Medicine in the world. This is no quack prepara-
ton, but II IS prepared with great care by Dr. J. s.
Rose himself an eminent and regularly educated
4 When yousee q medicine puIed TO cure Coughs,
CONSUMPTION, Group, and Whooping Cough, diseases
entirely dissmar, put it down as quacE medicine;
hence, DR., Rose, prepares mixture for each COM
paint and suited to each disease. Cough Syrup for
Coughs, Colds and Consumptioni Group Syrup for
the Group; and Whooping Cough Syrup Tor Whoop-
ing Cough. Price of Cough Syrup SO cents and 81
f'ssT DIR. ROSES GROUP SYRUP.
There have been many remedies compounded for
the cure of Group or Hive. The disease is particu
ary prevalent among children, and often fatal but
as have never seen case terminate fatally or con
tnue long whore this Syrup was used, ] can recon-
mend 1T with the highest confidence. With one bot
tie of DIR. Roses Group Syrup Ia the house, mother
need fsarsthe Group. 50 cents a bottle. LII fa
MI VIII a,s.13i,a' ns5il ]. S. ROSE, M. d..
DIR. j. S.aROSES WHO0PING COUGH SYRUP.
Wbooping Cough+-what is itg Physicians have
unanimously come to the conclusion that Whooping
Cough is not only spasmodic, but may, If neglected,
often run into other diseases, as Chronic phamna-
tionsof the Lungs, Consumption, and often Dropy of
the Chest oil of which dangerous and frequently in
durable complaints will be avoided by using DR. Roses
Whooping Cough Syrup, which gives immediate re
lief, and frequently cures in afew days so cents a
bottle 49,. s asg,4 tr9 ts09 @
In most cases Of Colds or Group there is frequently
some fever. When this occurs keep the bowels open
with DIR. Roses Family Pills
Use DIR, Rose's Pain Curer whenever you suffer
pain. Ii gives immediate relief @-h %} n.
Sold by ,-s8 3a ID. 8. DYSON, 3 eHas
F4.sa ar @ @. STOTT a. CO., 81 Y ri e.
.E t w. H., GILMAN, Es.ss s 81
49, a',At -,-ls. J, w. NAIRN, s.r
S-~ r.nM' PATTERSON i NAIRN,
oe, sa' sAre y ilat D. b. CLARK, .H
4. lGarE2h Baa Fl. H. MCPHERSON, H
s n aagl arl afa4 w. II. EVANS, ~
M HI is .9igOI KIDWEIL LAWRENCE.
,..- ..ar J. b. MOORE, b1 g1a
.a... ..a. e,.s5sLa1 Washington, D. O.
N J., L., KIDWELL, .ss 50 e
.a n, Georgetown.
! And by all dealers In Alexandria, Virginia.
uTjy 17-eoif srn
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f'oLYTECHNIC CoLLEt.E q.
~ q Ms- Sax e Pennsglraniq,

y ~, UT tts, Stdfs Of PennSVlunnsd, Esfts- n
West Penn Square, Philadelphia.
G kRGANlZED on the plan of the Industrial Col
~ Lleges of Continental Europe, and the only
College in the Union in which gentlemen graduate
n heindustriall professions. l NtDl 58
"a THIRD year, commencing Monday, September IL,
1855. ~, .te47 2
FACULTY. WuUgg III =
Mathematics aud Engineering Prof g. III. PEABopY
General and Applied Chemistry, !" A. L. KENNEDY
Mechanics and Machinery iDF q H. H. BoucHsR
Geology Mineralogy s. Mining SEC W. s. RowsoN
Architectural and Typographical Aais ett
Drawing g i. KERN. Ga
Modern Languages, ~" V.DEAsARKzLL
Fer catalogues and further information, apply to
"A. Il. KENNEDY. M. Dsf
aug f6AA2awWsS President Of Faculty.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28

EhR. WILLIAM LAFPHIER, Dentist,
NJ NO. 90, Washington street, Alexandria, Vir-
ginla, twentyivo year experience in his profession
will at epd in Washington on Mondays and Tuesdays
q Notice left at Bsrry's q Co.. J. E Bstes's f. s.
Walshs Drng Store, Navy Yard, aud Carks Drng
Store, on The Island, will meet with promp. atten-
ton tttt ~ - dec 22--SaM &TulEa
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28
.uisease OF Imnrudance.

When the misguided and inprudenl vetary 81 plea
sure finds he has itnbibed the seeds Of this painful
disease it zoo often happens that an timed sense Of
shame or dread Of discovery deters him from apply
ing 10 those who, from education and respectabity
can alone befriend hn, delaying Till The constitution
al symptoms Of this horrid disease make .Ii ap-
pearance, affecting tho head throat nose, 'sIin, &c.
progressing with fghtfu rapidly till death puts
aperiod to his dreadful snlerings by sending him to
that bourne from whence traveller returns" II
is melancholy fact that thousands fall victims TO
this terrible disease owing TO the unskilfness of ig
norant pretenders, who by the use of that dedy ro
SON, mercury, ruin the constitution and make the resi-
due Of life miserable. ,t, r.g w gasg II 4
Office .
~ Lotters must containa stamp to use on the
reply. OF. t..s.s.5 3tSF fny tt sA s@
as5gT Remedies sent By mail ita atAa 7a4 H
sssS7 No. 2 South Frederick street, Baiti-
more. may 11A-dly
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28
y THE AMERICAN JOURNAL,
Published nv j.. Edwin Young n Co.,

RocKvrLLE, MONTGOMERY CouNrr, MaRrLASp,
"ASa large and tantly-iDcreasng circula-
IL tion and, for that reason, furnishes a desra.
Bile medium of advertising 70 merchants and others
OF the District cities, who wish TO secure portion of
the ext nsive trade of this rapidly Improving and en-
serprisipg county. Terms very moderats.
ian 2-Sm r4 f ,~rst Ba
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28

The people Of Virginia are beginning TO groan
already under the heavy taxation which their lPise
rulers have imposed upon them.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28

II.
with autographs illustrating the anatomy and Physi-
oegy and riseasesof the productivs Of both
sexes their structure, uses, and functions A popu-
lar aud comprehensive Treatise on the Duties and
Casualties of Single and Married Life i happy and
fruitful alliances; mode of securing them; infeici-
tous and nfere ones; their obyiation and removal
important hints to those contemplating matrmony,
that will overcome objections TO it; nome however,
should take this important step without first consult
ing its pages; commentaries the diseases and med
cal treatment OF females from infancy to old age,
each ctsc graphically illustrated by beautiful litho-
graphic plates nervous debility its causes and cure
by process at once so simple, safe, and ehectua,
that failure is impossible; rules for daily manage
ment; an essay on spermatorrhoea, with practical
observations on the safer and more successful mode
Of Treatment, precautionary hints on the evils result
ing from empirical practice essay nil diseases
arising from ndscreon, with plain and ample rules
by which all persons can cure themselves without
mercury; remedies for those self-infcted miseries
and disappointed hopes so unfortunately prevalent
in the young IL sa truthful adviser to the married
and those contemplating marriage. It's perusal is
particularly recommended 10 persons entertaining
secret doubts Of their physical condition and who
conscious of having hazarded the health, happiness
titled &faN II w bs1R t-Fs' 'E. p''' 'fa' .fIf
a PriceTwENTYAFIvE CENTS per copy, or five
copies for One Dcllar.o Mailed free of postage to all
parts Of the United States. ~ tli 4'i 1fF ati.
n. b. Those who prefer, may consult Dr. La Croix
upon any OF the diseases upon which this book treats
either personally or by mail. g4 es,s,s s.E, h"
Medicine sent TO any part of the Union according
TO directions, safely packed, and carefully secured
from all observation e7fA H't'NA
Address Dir. M. b. LA CRoIX, No. 81. Maiden
lane, or postoilice box $40, Albany, New York,
.4S~ Office open daily, from 8 "A. M. to 9P. NJ,
and on Sunday from . until 5 p. M. rs \
sJy Office removed from No. 56, Beaver street to
81 Maiden Lane, Albany, New York. III se ~
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28

! hare made arrangements with one Of the best
boot makers in Phiadelphia TO be kept constantly '
supplied with the very, best and most fashionable
French ealfskin se,eed Boots, warranted French
calf sale, which offer Cor the unprecedented
low price of 30 so 10. Ihsve showed them 70 com
petent Judges who pronoupce them To be the best
Boots for the price in the United States 3 !.
lalso have splendid sewed Cater Boot made of
tho very best Frenoh calf skin patent leather, all of
Competition il out of the question. All I ask is
for gensemen 70 come and see 10 themselves. y
Terms positively cash 9inNo3 dec IA6tawgm
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28
LAND WARRANTS.

r Z
fuSHE SUBsCRIBHRs, HAVING MADE
u alarge addition to their active capital are
prepared to purchase an unlimited quantity Of
si M LAND WARRANTS,
and will pay, If mo- nsors, certainly much as any
house in this city, Baltimore, Philadelphia, or New
York; and will deal very literally with correspon-
dents sending Warrants 70 us by mail allowing them
necessary for their transmission 70 this city, and
return drafts Northern or Southern cities in pay
paent, sN
Bankers, and Dealers in Land Warrants,
Washington city, d. G.
y lstssa a REFER TO: f
Colonel James g. Berret, Postmaster, Washington
]. City, ID. C. II .-L
Hon, John Wilson, ex- Commissioner ofthe General
Land Office.
Hon. Il, p. Waldo. er-Con,missioner of Pensions
Chubb Brothers, Bankers, Washington City.
90, Suter, Lea a Co. Bankers, Washington City.
uB.All the officers Of the Banks in Wheeling, Va.
Beebee 4 Co, Bankers, New York
Peters Spence h Co., Bankers, Lynchburg, Va.
Paul Hinton, Bankers, Petersburg, Va
Re- Maury & Co., Bankers, Richmond Va.
sd-i Cashier Baok of Virginia, Richmond, Va.
n n Cashier of Farmers Bank Of Virginia, Richmond,
n Virginia. m M gte 1gft
nf Cashier of NJ. and NJ. Bank Parkersburg, Va.
rf James Robb Co, Bankers New Orleans. 4
President of the Exchange Bank Piitsburg, Penn
syivans. y @
J. W. Clarke 4 Co, Bankers. Boston,
w: Ma y!C. Martin, Bar rers, Charleston, South
a. Caroline. AZ hsuOH hAgEtt4@aIW BUt IN
80 shinaIer Brothers, Bankers, Charleston, South
y, Carolina al9 1a5d s,aassf Gfv sd
81, PA. vinton, Bankers, New Philadelphia. Ohio.
gy Johnston Brothers a Co, Bankers, Baltimor>.
Josiah Lee d Co. Bankers, baltimore is ~
ian l4--2md Ast .W A
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28
To Strangers

ogThe mary thousands of the most desperate cases
cured at this Institution within the last twelve years
and the numerous important Surgical Operations
performed by bro Johnson, witnessed by the report
which again and again before the pn B.
he, BESIDES kts sladilg as ggentlpgqg Ct character
and resgotsi5atyi spfipipnt guarantee to the af
hicted. -1al5 Z a
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28
sta PRIVATE MEDICAL. TREATISE r
38 fs3t tfd ssiRo ON TEE Pt4 l8 aneg
i cons ba1 PHILOSOPHICAL
VIEW OF MARRIAGE,
n sent tree OF postage to all parts Of the Union.
q tHEAPEST, BOOK EVER PUBLISH.
81. RIA CKoIx,i M. D.,

~ ed, and Containing nearly
double the quantity Of reading
matter IN that Of the Fifty Cent
or Dollar Publications. II treats
on the Physiology Of Marriage,
and the Secret Infirmities and
Disorder of Youth and Maturity,
resulting from excesscs, which
destroy the physical and mental
powers, with observations on
Marriage, its duties and disquali-
fieafjons and tha :. royrL d;ao
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28
2 DIR. yohnston's Tngigeratfng Remedy, 70
e&@8 ~ sas Organic Weakness. XIV

the Organs are speedily cured, and full Hgof re-
stored at&as ga#W 2e R''" r 4 1919
Thousands Of the raost nervous and debiiitated,
lieyed. All impediments to Marriage, Physical, or
Mental disqualification, Nervous Trembling, Weak
ness or Exhaustion Of the most fearful kind, speedily
cured 49,, ~ ss s.a ..,rff &.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28

The very best and most fashionable Dress Hats, at
SO 80, equal TO any USUALLY sold at S. and the best
S3 Hat south Of New Yos I'D a frstrate durable
and fashionable Hat 81 80.
A full supply Of black and own Felt Hats, and
Childrens Fancy Goods, at ven = low prices. flsF q
Small profits and quick sale; is the motto. 4
$50 tlppt cANTH0NY, Practical Halter,
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue, 4
Opposite Dexters Hotel. Il,
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28

And by all dealers in Alexandria, Virginia,
NNiy I7--eoif srn
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28
NEW YORK HATS. nT 4
WWISH all Gentlemen who are in want

"a Of Hats TO bear in mind
that the plan which | adopted
six months ago, of selling Hats
and Caps at greatly reduced
prices. for cash only, is in sue
cessful operation, consequently
those who pay cash have the
benefit Of cash, and are not
charged twenty-five per cent.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28

a l.. GREGORY, dealer in stoves and
EAs Tin Ware. Roofing, Spouting ard all Kinds
Of Tin and Copper Ware made TO order, Alexandria,
Va.laU,s8s Il ssl5 Fl tea1 DIS ha mar so--1y 7"
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28

BpAETiHGRE Lock Hospital, has dis-
he covered this NEST certain speedy and effectual
remedy'in the world for afi 4aafa pgrl.
DISEAS OF IMP nD N NJ a. W.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28

reflect that sound mind aud body are the most ne
eessary requisites to promote connubiaI happiness
Indeed, without these, the journey through, life be-
comes d weary pilgrimage; the prospect hourly
darkens to the view !; the mind becomes Swallowed
with despair, and filed with the melancholy refec-
ton, that the happiness Of another becomes bghted
with our own. .yf.aI l1& TM TIL w.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28
- - = n ' I''1 = 70 "c,I.' t"cI' VoHtIss.

Especially, who my become the victimsof Solitary
wee that dreadful and destructive habit which annu
ally sweeps 10 an intmey grave, thousands ofypung
men, of the most exalted tafeNtsant brilliant insai-
lect, who might otherwise have sntranced listening
Senates with the thundcrs of eloquence or walked to
ecstacy the. living Tyre, may call with full conf
-osnce.5 ztIaG@EE F@#N& SIR @HR ia.as& RH
Demoine courier., 1856-07-31

there were according 10 Tie statements VI
the Superinlendent paid to Lee county,
though the committee have no, evidence
OF except the yerba assurance Of thai
officer ard vouchers exhibited for small
par, only, the sum of s20,700, SO, while
Dubuque and Des .Moines received So:
900 each ard more than half OF the or.
ganized counties of the State did no. re-
ceIve any. a fs zsH sse.
So with regard TO the partial dis,ribu
ton of the fund received March 1855.
The Superintendent claims To- have dis
r,bu,ed some s92 500 among l3 differ
eni counties. though your commiHeee, as
before stated. found vouchers for only
$4,000 so appor.ioned. bu, Of The sum
claimed TO have been distributed by him.
Lee county is seain made 10 receive $50.
900. while Dubuque. Mahaska, and
other popuIous counties receive nothing.
So hagrant a violation OF fairness aud
equality 10 the appurlionment OF The
SrhooI fund seems in the minds OF your
committee to demand the protecting arm
OF the General Assembly, and demon
ssrales, II anv thing were needed IN adj
dilioa to the facts previously stated. in
their opinion, the utter Incapacirv OF the
present Superintendent, Of Public Ia
s.ruction TO manage the school fund with
that iudloious care which the interests OF
the S'a,e and their proper protection de-
mand. ...
Your committee would therefore rec
ommend that the law authorizing the
Superintendent 10 receive The fnnd now
due the State from the General Govern
men. accruing on :he sale of the proceeds
of the sale of .he public lands Tor the
fiscal year ending June 30 1856, be re
pealed .eaf3 afsa 'a
All Of which is res c,fuily submitted
.s..z "a = VI PREsToS. Chairman of
Ways aid Means. MA,
W F CooLBAUGu,
ID p BRIGHAM.
| g5E E EJ CHILL's, aa a
afrs ,sg br A SANDERS. Egg aa
e w w HAMILTON. ,r aga
July Is, 1856. .-.s .s-.-.s. ..a,
Demoine courier., 1856-07-31
Report of the Investigating Com
=, mittce of the LEGISLATURE. a.,l p

The Committee. on Ways and Means,
who were auihoiized BY b Resolution oil
The Senate 10 examine the books. papers
aud moneys in The Office Of the Treas
nter of the State, AMI cf the Superin-
,enGent ot Public Ias,rus,iop. beg leave
10 report; .ha, they -commenced their la
bors by examining The books papers &c.
nf the State Treasurer, and fnd him
charged IN the Auditors office, will, a
basnce on salrs OF Saline Lands, on lst
Narember 1854 Of SO. $3.50
Amounts received for Rsve- Ia A
enue iron Nov. lsi 1854. TO 2Ea :.
'daie-nskng the sum of secs 935 40
Total s2Gs 45l. 50
Of which sum we find, ac- @ a aa
coramg 10 vouchers in his s.
office. that hs has d:sburs.
ed since the said lst Nov. -.
1854. up the present date s197 366. As
Leaving balance in his - 4 s. =
hands OF r 81 ,0S5.05
Which amoun, ,hsy found in his office
in cash. ~ zGs $50
Your committee find ,ha, tie Super
in'enten, Of Public Instruction received
10 The - dav al January. 1855, the sum
of S54.34l. so. from the General Govern
men,. osing .he amount snf The o per cen,
funds on The proceeds OF ,hc sales OF the
Poblic Lands for The previous year. OF
this sum there has been distributed a.
rnong the dlllerena cnuni,es as per repnr
of ibe fund commissioners. on file in the
Office of the Superintendent, the fellow.
ing amount, TO wit: s4