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WHOLEsALE PAPER WAREHOUSE.

TIME UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY
II Informs the public that he has taken the store
room in Polkinhorn's new Buildings, No 81 ID
street. between 9th ani eth, for the purpose OF
MISSION BUSINESS.
He has now on hand, and through his arrange
ments with some of the largest firms al the North
is constantly receiving large lots OF fnniuiing,
at manufacturers prices. a.,
Those dealing In the articles would a. ~eh !"
call, before purchasing sewhere oueps
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COLUMBIAN CoLLEsE.

TNHE ANNUAL SESSION OF THIS INSTI-
IL tuition will commence on Wednesday, the
Path OF September. Students will be examined
for entrance on the Monday and Tuesday prsvi-
Gus Application should be made to the Presi
dent.
The Preparatory Department will open on the
10th Of September. Apply for admirsnce TO Mr..
Quinche, the principal .. PRENTIss,
au 29-2awiw Registrar.
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sr. JosEPH's SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

IL respectfully announce that they Will open a
School for Boys Of ages from four 10 ten wears on
or about the 18th Of September, at st. goseph's
Male Orphan Asylum, 5. w. corner Of 18th and
streets
Terms for tuition exceedingly moderate, The
maximum charge being 80 per quarter
This school Is for the support Of the orphan
Institution, for whose support also charitable
donations Of clothing, furniture, money, &c, will
be gratefully accepted
Refer to Rev. SIR. O'Toole, pastor Of st. Pat
rick's church, Rev Mr.. Byrne, pastor Of st.
Mathews, and the Catholic clergy generally.
au 20 -eo3w
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YOUNG LADIES' SEMINARY,
Corner of Dsmbarton and Mostgor streets
GeorgefotoH, I'D. c.

UtOTgeT0foH, ~. c.
MRS. GEN'L WHEELER, Principal.
FENHE DUTIES OF THIS INSTITUTION
Il will be resumed on Monday, September lat,
with renewed exert!ons on the part OF the Princi-
pal for the intellectual, moral, and religious i'm
provement Of pupils committed TO her care.
Mrs w. tenders her thanks to her friends and
patrons for the liberal amount OF patronage she
has received and respectfully solicits a continue
ton Of the same.
Circulars obtained on application to the PrInoi-
pal. au 7-tSep15
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and release to the United eia,es and release to
Ie1as must bs duly executed by such PARTY. to-
gether with the assignment and releases from the
person in whose favor settlement and payment is
requested.
ohe or more audited certificates, or one or more
eV'aence OF the same character OF debt, may b. in
ciuded In the same assignment, ret ases and affda
VII oil ownership, if each certific ate is correctly de-
scribed by number, Gate, amount, and name of the
orlgira payee. 1t should also appear whether the
certificates were issued by the authorities of the
State OF Texas, on count of the b, of the repub
hc, or were issued by the republic of Texas accord
ing 10 the facts Of each case.
Inc assignment to the United States may be made
III common form the releases should be drawn &C
cofdine 10 the forms subjoined-A and B.
JAMES GUTHRIE.
Secretary Of the Treasury.
Form a.
KNOW al persons by these pro sents that -
O. ma reiea 'ed. and hereby releases, the United
s'aes oil Am RIGA from all further liability or ella m
Iof 'ne payment Of certificate or evidence of d, bt
,ha musiosf is,a for the sum of 8, issued by
ie iate republic Of Texas, (Of by the authorities of
The State of Texas, as the case NAV BE- y and re-
deemed by the United stae in accerdanc &C. with the
provisions OF an act of Congress entitled An act to
poi 'oL me payment OF such creditors OF the late
Lepuolc OF TEXAS as are comprehcnded i'm the act of
congress OF September nine, eighteen hundred nd
hfty," approved the 2Sth day of February 1855 and
an act OF the state Of Texas, approved the let of
February. 1856. " -
AS witness my hand and seal.
Form b.
hnow all persons by these presents that
has released and hereby releases, the S:a e of
IeXas from all further Liability or claim for the pay
m"nt or certificate or evidence OF a bt numbsr
Ici Ihe sum OF s., issued by the late re-
public of Texa1, (or by the authorities Of the S.ate
OF II xas az The case may be, and redeemed by the
United States IN accordance with the provisions of
an act OF Congress, entitled An act TO provide for
e payPnt OF such creditors Of the late republic Of
Texas as are comprehended in the act of Conere s.
OF september nine, eighteen huRdred and Hfy, ,,
approved the 25h of February, 1855, aud an act Of
1856. -
A. ,y;.,o.. .,
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FAIR HILL BOARDING SCHOOL FOR
GIRLS.

FLNHE TENTH TENN OF THIS INSTITU-
IL ton will commence on the Sth Of the niEl b
month (September) next.
Circulars containing further information In re-
gard to the School will De furnished TO persons
who desire them on application to r.. KIRK,
or WM. II. FARQUHAR, at Olney Post Once,
Montgomery county. MARYLAND au 1-SNr
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HATS! HATS!

UST II HECEI V Ell "A
y tine drab Beaver ventila-
ted HATS, which I offer
at 81 so; they are the best
Hats fer the price In the
United States. The best
black dress Hats got up In
he latest style for 90 50, as
good as those usually sold
at S5 and a good fashion.
able Hat at 80, worth "a;
and a f1rst-rate Hat, 81 so.
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De TRUNK ESTAB.
LISHM ENT-I have
on hand the largest and
most extensive assort-
ment o, 6entlemens'
and Ladies' Sole Leath-
er Travling rrunk, Iron
and w ood Fra m e
Packing Trunks, Vail.
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CENTRAL ACADEMY.

REV. REV G' u W. DoRkANcE,{ PHrSerAr'.
rINHE NEXT ANNUAL SESSION OF THIS
Il Academy will commence on Monday, Sep
temSer LIST: 1885. For terms see circulars at the
principal Book Stores. au l-u
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EMERSON ENsrtTUTE.

N street, bsflcecn I2th and I3tk streets.
SELECT CLASSICAL d MATHEMATICAL
SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
YNHE EXERCISES OF THIS INSTITUTE
n will be resumed on Monday, September LIST.
Thorough instruction will be given in the vari-
Gus branches Of an English and Classical Educa-
tlon. The number Of pupils is limited. Students
preparing 10 enter College, and those especially
who wish 10 qualify themselves for admission
Into advanced classes, will have the benefit Of
particular and careful training.
Terms per quarter, for the English branches
Sl2, so; for the full course, SIS.
For further particulars address
au l9-H CHARLES. B. YOUNG, Prfn
@ OR ETOwN CLASSICAL AND
NATHEMATICAL ACADEMY.
THE DUTIES OF THIS INSTITUTION
Il VIII be resumed on Monday, September
LIST. v, A BOWEN
au l9-eod2w Principal
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THE UNION ACADEMY.

Il. RICHARDS, Mrs. Il. RICHARDS,
THE NEXT FriSl rRiSlNTNttAL a SESSION 10 OF THis
Il Institution, and Of the UNION FEMALE
ACADEMY, will commence on MONDAY, sep
tember 1, 1856. VG-5m
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j. CONNELLY, UndSftakSP,
No. 43 Ssosstk street. ssst stds, bet. q and II,
MOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM the
w citizens Of Washington and
the adjoining counties that he 10
prepared TO attend TO all orders at
the shortestnotice and on the most liberal terms
He will spare no pains 70 give entire satisfaction
on 1l occasions. He guarantees to preserve the
dead In the warmess weather for any length Of
time.
A large supply Of ready made COFFINS Of
all sizes and qualities, always On hand
ShrOuds, Carriages, Hearses and eycry other
article furnished ofthe best quality.
share Of the public patronage Is respectfully
solicited. mar Sa-tf
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ANTHONY BUCHLY,
% IA u E r r a KE r.

3UU5,
south side, b,tveen 9th and 10th sts.
HAVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH
IL an ELEGANT HEARSE,
and all necessary conveniences for
properly conduct his business,
would respectfully inform the public that he Is
fully prepared to al all orders entrusted to him,
at the shortest notice, and In the best manner.
large supply Of READY-MADB COFFINs
Of all sizes. always on hand, which will be fur
nished on the most reasonable terms.
As heretofore, no pains will be spared to give
entire satisfaction on all occasions.
N. B-Residing on the premises, orders viii
be promptly attended to at all hours.
feb 7-1y
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nOLIrICAL FLAGS FOR THE BOns
L LAHNOND's so1Sth ssrees'
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PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY FROM
LOSS BY FIRE.!

LOSS BY FRET!
Subscribed Capital and Surplus .S1 1853, 151 13.
FARMERS AND MECHANICS INsUR-
ANCE CO., OF PHILADELPHIA.
Ofiee northwest corner PennsyrGnia apenus and l7n
5.Tssf, Washinston City, d. c.
STATEMENT OF BUSINESS FROM THE 1ST
- day OF August to the 3ist day of December,
1855:
Amount received in marine premiums. sos, ,242 81
Do fire premiums. 81 ,s0o o2
Total premiums for ave months. ....... l06.l5l IL
CapitaI .,..,.,................ $50 900 90
l,35S,l5 l3
Invested as follows:
Bonds Of Allegheny county, Pittsburg,
and Philadelphia City 6's............ S7s,72l 6
Railroad bonds, cost. % 400 90
Loans ars; mortgage Of real eseete.. $3.50 90
Do stocks, collateral ............... 30 y3s4 90
Cash in bank and on hand. ............. 1l,092 -
Capital subscribed, ,047 700 90
Premium notes, not rhatnref. ......... 90 .3o7 81
Due from agents (secured by bonds)... 1859 81
Expenses and commissions. Gs....,....... l,662 80
LASS, ISL I3
Total amount Of reported TO 1st January, 1856:
manne.''''' '.-''''..'''.''..'..'... J,VoV Vo
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The outstanding evidences Of other classes of tho
debt OF the republic Of Texas cannot be specified by
this DEP Iariment. au 22-dtl,tJant
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-01
MORE TROUBLE In KANSAS.
rRgR.sTATS CONSTITUTIONAL ELECTION.
CHICAGO, Monday, Dee. 81, ,sS.

Nhi~A1Oi uSn""yi 49, 'e"oH
letter from Westport, Mo-, dated The iein nst, to
Tie st. Lo4is TatcHgc,cer says that the border Ms
sourisns mobbed the Kansas electors at different pouis
along the river On the occasion Of voting Tor tho
adoption Of the Free-Sta.e Constitution on the 18TH
inst At several places the Mssourans would DOT al
low the polls TO be opened.
AT Leavenwogth large band destroyed the ballot
boxes and ma,reated the Judges of Election. TIE
lexington Mo- Herald OF The 22d says;
AT Ieavenvorth a collisi1n occurred between the
Pro and AntSlavery parties. The balot-boxs were
DESTROYED and the voting stopped An Aut-Savery
man, house was burned man was arrested charged
with having set thc house Ere, and was lodged 10
iaI His friends thereupon broke open ard burned
down the jal. Much excitement eDsued, and both
part:cs had sent for assistance"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-01

ALLEGED OtTRAIE BY RAILROAD CoSDUcroR.
youns named Gnber, Sanford residing No 80 Thirty
ninth street found Sunday evening lying insendbe in
West Broadway. lie VI" conveyed tho Finb Ward Police
station, where after receiving medical aid he partially
sr ard sated ha, conductor Of he Eighth
had rrsh'd him "a tho s sent 20 The Sewfork
Hospi'I where be zee critical CONDITION heinz fesfsd
Ia l'sure i,rc'tr.d
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complaint was not mere casual occurrence, butt
deliberate design, entered upon with full knowledge
xf our laws and national policy, and conducted by
spopsble public functionares, impelled to present
the case to the British Government, in order to
not eny cessation of the wrong, but its reparsticn
The subject still under discussion the result of which
will be communicated to you IN due time
repeat the recommendation submitted to the last
Congress that provision be made for The appointment
cf Commissioner IN connection with Great Britain to
survey and establish the boundary line, which divides
the Territory of Washington from the contiguous
British possessions BY reason Of the extent and I'M
porsnce OF the country in dispute there has been in
Ininent danger OF collision between the subjects of
Great Britain and the citizens of the United States,
intending their respective authorities in that quarter
The prospect Of aspeedy arrangement has contributed
hitherto to induce both sides forbearance to assert
by force what each claims right. Continuance Of
delay on the part of the two Governments to act in the
matts viii increase the dangers and difficulties Of the
controversy.
Misunderstanding exists as to the extent, character
and value of the pOssessoy nights of the Hudsops Bay
Company and the property of the Puget's Sound Agr
cultural Company, reserved in treaty with Greet
Britain relative TO the Territory of Oregon. 1 have
to believe that cession of the rights Of both
companies to the United States, which would be the
readiest means OF terminating all questions, can be
obaeinea on reasonable terms and, with view TO
this end present the subject to the attention of
Congress.
The Colony Of Newfoundland, having enacted the
laws required by the treaty of the 5h of June 1884,
rs DOW placed the same footing, in respect to CON-
era intercourse with the United States Is the other
Britsh North American provinces.
The commission which that treaty contemplated for
setermnns the rights of fishery in rivers and mouths
cd rsve4s oa the coasts Of the United States and the
British North American provinces, has been organized
md has commenced its labors; to complete which
there Il needed further appropriations for the service
Of another season.
SOUND DUES.
In pursuance Of the authority conferred by rese-
lh,r of the Senate of the United States passed on
,bs Nd Of Msrch last, notice was given to Dsnmsrk on
the vb day of April OF the intention of thus Govern
ment 10 avail Itself OF the stipulation Of the ssbssing
convent ION Of friendship commerce, and navigation
bstveen that kingdom and the United Ststes where
BY ether art: % s ar ons ten ys. run Ssts ,S .,
IT, eons;de nations which led to call the aiten-
ton Of Cong 70 ,SsS SSn~e ,a a ~ IN. Rsoca s
:, an &C., TIVE convention contains 81 article,
hS .ntoncb Il toes not directly engage the United
sssses 70 submit 10 tie imposition Of iSs % the YES
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SINGULAR HABITS OF AN AUTuoR.-l is re-
la'ed, as instance Of De Quincy's calrlessneSs
in money matters, that, having been once ar
rested for II debt Of twenty pounds, in Edin-
burgh. he was dragged to Jail. where he re-
manned for two weeks. During the period OF
his Incarceration, his daughter frequently WIS.,
itod him, and one day brought him neat
waistcnat, the one he then wore iwng some
what shabby. After De Quincy had taken
of his old vest, the daughter carclcSSly exam
lining the pockets. discovered a bank note Of
thirty pounds Of the existence of which her
father had no knowledge, whatever and with
which. Of course the twenty pound debt was
instantly discharged.
De Quincy. when he writes. filings each
sheet Us soon as finished, over his shoulder,
and never sees it again His daughters gath
a. up the scattered leaves. arrange and cor
rect them, and hawk ,hein, among the maya
zine editors for sale
long time Dc Quincy nervousness, from
opium. was so grca that he was obliged to
walk fourteen miles day IN order to procure
Two hours sleep at night. The way in which
this was accomplished was curious. The
dreamer had mile measured on ncighboring
road, and at one extremity placed a heap OF
seven stones. When the Journey was to COM
mcncc, DE Quincy took up u stone and car
ritd it to the other end Of the mile, then re-
turned fer another, until the pile was cXhaus-
ted. This necessity of carrying the stones
prevented De Quincy from forgetting the num-
Der Of miles he had walked, which would oil h
er wise be highly probable. n. Y. Times
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TRUSTEES SALE.

DY virtue of a Decree Of the late High
- Con tot Chanccry revised by the Circuit
Court for Cecil county, sitting in Equity, the
undersigned, as Trustee, will offer at Public
Sale at Mrs. Reynolds Tavern, in the town
Of Port Deposit, on
Tuesday, the 1jh day of July. neri,
at o'clock NJ, that valuable FARM, on
which the latt.o David Churchman resided at
the time of his death, and lying in Octoraro
Hundred, Cecil county, Md, Oh the high
road from Lancaster to Port Deposit. about
one mile from Octorafo Greek, adjoining the
lands of the late Washington Hall and Com
modore Conner, and the lands Of Samuel
Rowland, Esq. The Farm contains about
1876 ACRES.
The natural quality of the land is excel
lent: the improvements are fair.
The property will be sold subject to the
widows right Of dover, which is the only in
cumbraucc on the property.
TERMS OF SALE = Caslf in 6 months !
in II months, the remaining in Is months;
the. credit payments to bear interest from the
day of sale. and to he secured to the salts
faction Of the Trustee.
JOHN CARSON. Trustee,
June 81, lS5G--ts Il Fayettc ST., Bait.
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TERRIBLE CAMrnEN AcCTDENT.--At Clcve.
land, Ohio a few nights ago. a camphcn
lamp, which j. W. paramore. Esq, was in
the act of rcrlcnishing, exploded. Mr.. p
and his niece, Miss +. J, Rowland. were i'm
mediately envclopcd in flames. Mr.. p. ran
ont into the back yard, and rolling into the
tall grass quickly put out the flames Of his
own clothes, and only suffered one slight
burn. Miss Rowland, however, terribly
frightened. ran into the street screaming for
help. Before those near by could reach her.
her dress, Of muslin was entirely burned off,
and also her clothes above her waist. and her
sleeves. Her person below the waist was TN
touched by the flames, being protected by a
thick wooden skirt. Her face and head were
not touched by the flames, but the skin is
burned entirely off her hands and arms, and
for the most part from her body, as low as
the top of her skirts. She lies in a critical
condition.
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ORR RIP VAN WiNKI.E AWAKE The gal
liant old Wings of North Carolina are going
On ma>Sr for Fillmore and Donc.son. Tie
Hon. Willie p. Mangum has taken the field
ln favor Of the American ticket. At recent
Fillmore meeting in Orange county nc prcsi.
d,1 and made speech, endorsing the move
,ncnt IN the American party, and stated that
though an Old Union Wing, lie was with
them heart and soul in the coming contests
State and National. This is as it should be-
The conservative Old Line Wings and Nation.
al Americans should be found shoulder to
shoulder in the present contest, aiding each
other with heart and hand to uphold the
banner of the Cnion party. on which are in
Srnhcd in letters of glittering brightness the
names Of Fillmore and Donclson.
L0u,srjIb J0,,ru0l
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FILLMORE IN INDIANA.-Thc Vevay Rcv,illc
says:-''In the State of Indiana there are
twcnty-thrce American or Fillmore papers
Five Of these ale dailcs, and among this
number arc many of the leading journals of
the State. We believe these papers to be
strong in faith-not craw-tiSh kind Our
friends at distance may rest assured that
Fillmore stock is still above par in Indiana,
and thousands of noble and true men will
cast their ballots for FILLMORE and DoNELsoN
in November next. Black Rcpublcanism is
fast dying out in Indiana, and ere long the
leaders Of it will deny that they ever belong
al to such Il party ~
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ARRIVAL OF THE CANADA.

The steamer Canada from Liverpool, with
dates to the Dist, arrived OIL Tuesday
last.
Political affairs generally are quiet.
The news. generally speaking, is unim-
poylant.
The excitement in England consequent
upon Mr.. Champion 'sarrival out had speedily
subSid,d. Mr.. Dallas had not been dismissed
and would not be.
The recruiting business was regarded as
definitely settled and hopes were freely in
tcrchan@cd that the Central American qucs-
.tion would soon b. also.
Mr.. Buchanan'S nomination for the Prcsi
,lcncy had made but little stir.
Peace meetings and the adoption of friendly
addresses to America were abundant.
MI. Bales motion in the House of Com.
mons respecting the American difficulties,
and in which it WAS supposed Lord Palmcrs-
tons ministry would bc defeated and resign,
had been withdrawn.
A:unor prevailed that Great Britain would
send no munster to Washington during the
administration of President Pierce. This
was however, merely rumnr.
L'rrrpoot, Friday evening. C6tton-Thc
market has rcccdcd from the previous ad.
rancc-with moderate demand. Sales Of
the week 66.,Wu bales.
Brcadstulis- market is firm with an
improved tendency. Prices are a shad,
higher.
Brokers Circular quotes flour is trih,
higher and in good request, at an advance Of
Cd Is on The finer qualities. Western
Canal 30a33>Gd: Philadelphia 34>Gd 36s
good Ohio and Straight Baltimor. 35,Gd a
IS.
Wheat has advanced ID with fair con.
.s,lmp,ivc cnquilyR,d 9s 9dal0s Cd, white
los ida Is Sd. Corn is in active spccula.
tive demand at an advance Of Is Il Is I'd
There are more buyers thnn sellers mixed
and yellow 3OS Gda 3lS. white 3lS Gda32.
I'd. The market closing quiet at these quo.
tliiOnS.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

THlllS is to give notice. that the Subscriber of
l. Cecil county. hath obtaincd from the Orphans
Court "t said comfy. letters of Administration OF
the personal estate of JAMES VALENTINE, late OF
said county. deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned tt
exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof duly
authenticated on or before the 18th day Of June
1857; they may otherwise. by law be excluded
said estate are requested 10 make immediate pay
lnent to the subscriber. Given under my hand
this 18th day of june, 1856.
JOSEPH MILLER.
Administrator Of James Valentine, decd.
Tcst-REinEN u. LAMAR, Register
Junc Is. lS56-hM.