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The Washington union., 1857-05-21

The fire insurance companies Of Baltimore have in
creased the rate Of insurance various articles of
chandse 1t is stated that the rates much lower
than in other cities and that the companies cannot take
further risks unless at advanced on certain articles
The Washington union., 1857-05-21

The Norfolk Argus states that strawberries sold
in that market on Saturday at fifty cents per quart Peas
have not yet appeared
The Washington union., 1857-05-21

heavy land slide occurred ON the Baltimore and oh9
railroad last Friday morning. at ''the NarrowsJ apo~
eight miles below Wheeling
The Washington union., 1857-05-21

GEO. W BRYCE
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NEW GROCERY, WINE AND
L IIOITOR STORE

The subscriber begs to inform hIs friends and the
public, that he has opened NEW STORE, corner
of 18th street and Louisiana avenue, where he in
tends to keep constantly on hand a large and varied
assortment of Foreign and Domestic WINES, Ii
QUORS, CIGARS, and FINE GROCERIES,
consisting of Fine Teas Sugar, Coffee, Flour, Soap,
Olives, Raisns, Figs. Sardlnes, AnchOvies, Otard,
Marrett d Co., Pinet Il Co, and Col. Chabard's
Brandes In cases, demjOhns, and casks. Old ia
maica Rum, sherries Madeira, Port of various de-
scrlptlons, st. Julien Claret Chateaux Margaux in
cases, Champagne Cider, Brandy Fruits, Reynolds
Edinburgh Ale, Annisette, MaraschIno, Curacoa.
Absynthe, Champagne, and a large and varied de-
scrlptiOn of Havana Cigars.
Also, Stoughton Ditters, and Fever and Ague
Bltters, Porter, Ale and Cider.
Families are particularly invited to call and exam
inc the stock before purchasing elsewhere. Mem
bers of Congress als informed that their orders
will be promptly attended to, and delivered at their
residences at the shortest notice.
general assortment of fine Havana Cigars, i'm
ported direct by the subscriber at wholesale and
TAI.
Canal Boats supplied on reasonable terms, and
produce taken in exchange.
Levy's Old Whiskey, constantly on hand of l840.
Country orders punctually attended to, and coun-
try produce Of all descriptions received oonsign-
ment. JONAS u. LEVY,
lie 8-tf No. 5S Twelfth street.
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u I" don't see why people cannot do their
courting by daylight thereby saving an ex-
pense of lights, fuel, and forenoon maps" A
breakfast Table Remark .-aG ....' E
Whew. preach that doctrine until you head
is gray, and you are as toothless rs new born
the stars grow tired OF watching, and the roosters
begin to crow! .
There is sort of fascination in it, a positive
denial to the contrary notwithstanding. An
understandable, undeniable charm-charm in be-
ing the sole occupant of front parlor, with
nothing to molest or make afraid; the soft drawn
up before the shining CRATE, and the lamp re-
gulated to steady blaze that will not eclipse
the brightness of eyes or make particularly
pleasing in hearing the last pair of household
feet take a bee line departure for the upper
chambers, and feeling that the ever swinging
parlor door will remain closed until one of the
party cornered choose to open.
Talk of courting by daylight. Think of lam
ing ones arm by quick, hasty Withdrawals
from around certain waist at the incessant
ringing of the bell, or seeing the puff-combs and
curls fly in every direction, by sound of coming
footsteps. Imagine proud lover at the feet OF
fair lady, putting forth an eloquent, long avowal,
with extraordinary expressions fitting over the
face; and, at the same moment, a puzzled little
countenance peering through the folding doors,
wondering what makes Mr.. M s'pray with
his eyes wide OPEN" Or more disagreeable
still, have mamma open the door, without
the prelude of a rap, of course, just at the mo-
ment you have ventured to test the temperature
and sweetness Of her daughters lips.
And then, what time in the day could one
take' Not in the forenoon, certainly, when
music teachers and fashionable callers arc in
vogue; not in the afternoon, when ones senses
are stupifed by the eating Of hearty dinner; not
on Sundays, when every body is expected to 20
church. An hour, when you can pinch Susie's
fingers to make her tell who she loves best; look
IN Susic's hand to see if her fortune runs with
yours, and see what letter Of the alphabet is
formed therein; and kiss her when you please;
hug her when you please; and all this when the
old folks are sleeping, when the sound of foot
steps are scattering in the streets and there is
no one on earth so near Susie as Yourself
Margaret Verne.
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A REfRIBUTIvE DUEL.-A certain English
gentleman, who was a regular frequenter of the
green room of Drury Lane Theatre in the days
oil Lord Byron's committee, and who always
stood quietly on the hearth-rug there, with his
back to the fire, was in his usual place one
night when a narrative was related by another
gentleman newly returned from the continent, Of
barrier duel that had taking place in Paris. A
young Englishman-a mere bOy-had been de-
spoiled in gaming house in the Palais Royal,
and charged a certain gaming count with cheat
ing him, had gone out with the count, had
wasted his fire, and had been slain by the count
under the frightful circumstances fthe counts
walking up to him, laying his hand on his
heart, saying, "You are a brave fellow-have
you mother" and on his replying in the
affirmative. remarked coolly, II am sorry for
her, and blOwed his victims brains out. The
gentleman on the hearth-rug paused in taking
pinch Of snuff to hear this story and observed
with great placidity, II am afraid must kill
that rascal. " A few nights elapsed, during
which the green room hearth-rug was without
him, and then he reappeared precisely rs be-
fore, and incidentally mention ed, in the course
of the evening, "Gentlemen, killed that ras@
cal "' He had gone over to Paris on purpose,
had tracked the count to the same gaming
house, had thrown a glass of wine in his face in
the presence ofall the company assembled there,
and told him that he was come to avepge his
young cOmpatriot-and had done it by putting
the count out of this world, and coming back to
the hearth-rug as il nothing had happened.
Household Words.
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DREECH-LOADING RIFLES.

A Board of Army Officers will be assembled at
West Point, New YORK, for the purpose of making
certain which arm of this description. best suited
to the military service The trials will commence
on the nth OF August, 1851. All persons intending
to offer arms for trial will please notify the Colonel OF
Ordnance, giving general description of tho arm
each may intend to present, and specifying the cali
bre. weight. and of barrel. Cartridges or 9th
er ammunition suitable for the should be brought
with It. H. A. CRAIG,
Colonel of Ordnance.
ORDINANCE OFFICE, Washington. July q, 1857.
To be published daily till 18th August in the Penn
sylvanIan, Philadelphia !; National Democrat and
IRISH News, New York; Morning Post, Boston
Each of which papers will send their bills and copy
ofthe paper containing the advertisement 20 the Ord
nance Office iy 27-dtI7Aug
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Nor BAD.-FOur professional gentlemen, the
other night, drove several miles up the river to
an eligible spot for bathing. The night was
tine, they were in fine spirits, and having left
their clothes In the carriage were shortly laving
their hne persons in the river, with sensations
peculiarly fine. So absorbed were they in the
pleasures OF the river bath, that they had
wandered some distance, when one Of them ex-
claimed, The horse is running OFF, They
ran, but the horse would not stop; for though
he had nothing in the carriage but their clothes,
he felt under the imperative necessity of con-
veying them home. 1t was about one o'clock,
when the servant Of one Of the gentlemen heard
'massa's carriage coming and went out to put
1t up. What was his horror to find no massa in
the carriage, but only certain suits of clothes,
with chattering teeth he ran to inform missis
that massa was murdered or drowned Missis
sagaciously surmised the truth, and despatched
him back with the carriage. After half hour s
drive, Sambo distinctly saw ghost ahead OF
whose feshy nature he was suspicious. The
apparition now swiftly and stealtllily approach
ed, till nearly opposite, when it sprang from
the roadside and grasped the horses head, say
ing, whoa" Sambo was glad il was massa
and the two returned to the disconsolate party
They were in bed-the river bed-profoundly
debating whether it were better to await the
doubtful return Of the carriage, or abash the vir
gln moon by running to their several places OF
abode, at the imminent risk of being knocked
down by waterman. The carriage relieved
them; and having dressed, they sped to theil
anxious wives in great glee, and with many mu
tually exchanged Oaths that not q syllable of the
nights adventure should be breathed to hu
man being-least OF all to a reporter for news
paper.-St. Louis Democrat.
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How TO ENTERTAIN Country COUSINS
There is a certain well known wag in this city
(whOse wit exudes at every pore, and whose
name, If we dared mention it, would suggest a
thousand funny anecdotes,) who recently " set
the table in roar" by relating to the company
his shift when "hard upF to entertain u
couple of country cousins. These greenhorns
came "down to York" to see the Hons" and
called on their cosmopolitan relative to 90 show
en- round" Among other notable places, they
expressed q special desire to visit Greenwood
Cemetery But the way was too long for the
cosmopolitan cicerone to think Of footing it !;
ana feeling in his pockets, he found he hadn' t
change enough even to put the party through
In an omnibus Including drinks.)
30 walking down Broadway, the party took
up station in front of St. Paul's Church. and
waited for funeral. Presently that "sable
omnibus which never brings a passenger back'
appeared, when Cosmopolitan and his cousins
put on their longest faces, jumped into the last
empty hack, and visited Greenwood Cemetery.
without even being Obliged to pay the ferriage'
The party returned in high spirits and took a
hearty lunch Of clans and beer, which sent one
Of the cousins to the Hospital, and the other TO
his grave within the weekly. Y. Mirror.
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INTERESTING TO FAMILIES,

The following extract from New York paper
cannot fail to be interesting. In referring to 80
the receipts Of Teas in this country for one IN
100000 pounds short Of the Imports Of the year end
ing June 50, 1856, and that
" The advance in black teas OoOngs, since last
December, has been fifteen cents per pound and
Young Hyson Teas, of low and medium grades.
have experienced advance OF one hundred per
oent. over last seasons closing prices.
" 1t will thus be seen that tho strong and rapid
short supply and active demand but when it is CON
sldered that We may hear at any moment of the en-
nre suspension OF shipments at shanghai and. I1
arrives at the seat of war, all Eve ports of entry in
China, will probably he placed under strict blockade
1t would not be surprising to Teas At q much
higher figure than they have yet attained"
In view Of these facts, hold out very great in
ducements for families to lay in their supplies of
Tea notc. KING & BURCHEIL,
iell-tf Corner Vermont ave. and 18th street.
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worth thinking Of, shouldn't wonder if it was
nigh healed up by this time. But come, you
crawl out of the ditch, while 1 get my feet clear
of this bush. 1t strikes me we can help one
another-that's it-there, I'll meet you half
way"
The two worthless crept out together, shook
hands, and after a'great deal of oscillating and
vascillating, they stood upright.
On their way home, says Jonas to Whiteomb:
Look here, neighbor, don't less say nothin'
about this ever" ..r.. 90 -ry
"Never," says Whitcomb, steadying himself
by the fence. "If you ever catch me saying
anything about it, then hang me for boot
lack 80
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CULPEPER MILITARY INSTITUTE,
HnrSR " A


The second session of this school will commence
on the LIST day Of September as57: graduste Of the
struction. pursued in that institution, will have
charge of the departments of Ancient and Modern
who has had considerable experience in teaching
Will give instruction IN Mathematics, Natural Phi
The course of studies will be as follows:
PREPARATORY CLASS.
Spelling, Reading, Writing. Arithmetic; Geogra-
ply, Grammar, History, Algebra, Latin Grammar,
Greek Grammar.
Mathematics, English Grammar, Arithmetic, His
tory, Latin, Greek, French.
SECOND CLASS.
r, Mathematics, Natural Philosophy: Chemistry.
History, Latin, Greek, French, Spanish.
Mathematics, Natural and Moral Philosophy,
eEso nny and hsS
Tactics. Geography, History, Latin, Greek, French,
Every Student on entering will be subjected to a
careful examination, and will then be assigned to
that Sass e ms entities and
less he gives evidence OF g thorough knowledge
of the be F but the
comfort and convenience of each member of the
schGo will be duly respected - There Will be daily
not interfere with the Academic duties.
TBRMs:
months, Sls0. PAYMENTS semi annually In advance.
For recommendations and further particulars, see
n - !"
superintendent and Instructor in Mathematics
and Natural Sciences.
wv. GILLESPIE, University of Va,
Instructor in Ancient and Modern Languages.
REFERENCES. ...
We have the privilege of referring to the following
Faculty OF Virginia Military Institute.
Gen. William Fl. Richardson, Richmond City.
Prof. Maupin, University Of Virginia.
erof: ProI: ssSHSltsI!ssVSsi seSsle Is We're, DO 90
prof
Prof. Lncan Minor, William and Mary College.
Rev. John Beradus Charlottesville.
Mr.. John Hart, A. NJ, do
John Hunter, Esq, Louisa county.
Col. John Voolfolk, Orange county.
Rev. VIM. s. White, ID. D., Lexington.
Rev. VIM. N. Pendlston, do
James Barbour, Esq, Culpeper.
Col. WIN. B. Tallafsrro, Gloucester. -.
Gen. Geo. Cooke, do
Maj. Henry Hill, U. g. A., New York.
Capt. James Stark, do
The Citizens Of Culpeper. jy l5-eOtf
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VOUNG LADIES INSTITUTE,
i ENGLISH AND FRENCH.
No. ago Il STREET, WASHINGTON, ID, G.,

The subcrber has taken charge of this Institution
lately under the care of the Rev. - H. Mrick; the
course Of instruction will be thorough. and will not
differ from that pursued by the former Principal.
The Scholastic year will begin on the second Mon
day of September, and close on the last Friday OF
June In each year.
A limited number of pupils will he received into
the family of the Principal and every effort will be
made to render them comfortable and happy.
Circulars can be obtained at the principal book
stores, and at the residence of tho principal
CHARLES II. NORTON, A. Nj.
The subscriber takes great pleasure in recommend
ing his late patrons and to the public, Mr.. &. III.
NortOn,as gentleman amply qualified to take charge
of the Young Ladies Institute.
au 3-eolm 8. III. MIRICK.
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cold MEDAL PREMIUM
F" pTlkn
WILLIAM KNARI
Kx.up EvuF A. Co

u.
Continues the manufacture and sale of grand and
square PIANO F0RTES, under the name
Of William knabe a Co, at the old stand. Md
posite the Eutaw House, Baltimore.
No af Baltimore street, between Charles and Ligt
streets, on the premises partly occupied by Mr.
Henry McCafery as a music store, where they viii
keep constantly on hand a large assortment Of PLAIN
and highly finished grand and square Piano FOTtes.
also, MelodeOns, from the best mai ers, from 20 s.
octave, some with double key boards, double reeds,
and stops TO suit small churches.
Being extensively engaged IN the manufacture O
Panos we viii sell wholesale aud retail, on the mos
Oar Pianos were awarded the highest premium
lgod medal at the Fairs of the Mary land Institute
TWO successive years-October, 1885, and ig5-in op-
position TO fourteen and eighteen pianos from some
OF the best makers from New York, Boston and Bal
tlmoTe. We were Also awarded the first premium sc
the Industrial tx hlbitlon held IN Richmond, Nir-
GINA, 1855 and 1856. They have also been awarded
the highest premium (sllver medal st the Metro
poltan Mechanics Fair for 1887.
In addition 10 this we possession of testimo
mails from the most distinguished professors and
amateurs IN the country, which can be seen at our
warerooms, speaking for themselves and others Of
the high appreciation In which our instruments
every where held.
All INSTRUMENTS are guaranteed for i've years, and
privilege OF exchange Is granted within the FIRST SIX
months from the day OF sale n the instruments do
give entire satisfaction.
Wholesale dealers will find it TO their advantage
TO give us call before purchasing.
Pianos exchanged, hired, and tuned.
mar l6-ly VIM. KNABE & CO.
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Dentistry, &c.
hENTISTRY.
IL DIR. STEPHEN BAILY,
OFFICE No. 1873 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, S%
Three doors from l4fh Street. Io

~ DIX. SIEPHEN BAlLl,
OFFICE No. 1873 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, AS
1hTse doors from lHh Street. o
DR.. BAILY begs leave TO inform the public that ne
can ne seen at al hours at his oce ocsted as above:
practice with the isrge n1mber OF nat sTes,
variety of difficult that he treated success-
scientific OF otherwise, relating the Teeth. His
own experience confirming the opinion of many men
and J. and f. PaTmy, has led him. long since TO dis
card all mercural preparations for hhng Teeth also
ments for the construction OF Continuous Gum
Teeth, aud that Porcelain, mounted on Gold Plate,
month, as was most cOnclusivey shown by the last
American Dental Convention;
dence and Practice IN WASHINGTON, he ls favorahy
known to his numerous friends and patrons, he beEs
leave 10 refer them 10 the following
TESTIMONIALS:
From the late Rector of the Church Of Epiphany Of
DR.. STEPHEN B.rLF 9if bsar Slfy ySr desretoe,pre.
my esteem for you personally, and my confidence In
@ You as superior dentist fhe operations executed
may receive the patronage from my friends and the
public that your skill SO vel % deserves;
Washington, Aug. IS, 1855. j. W. FRENCH.
From one of the Oldest firms in Baltimore Messrs.
Boggs. Cotman Co.
Having employed DIR. stephen Baily. Surgeon Den
tist, Of WASHINGTON city, TO execute for NE an inn
portant and dhcuit piece of work, which he did 10
of the most distinguishes ed members Of the Dental
College of Baltimore, failed, after repeated trials,
lN,l
great pleasure to express my entire confidence and
high estimation of hls professional skill.
Baltimore, Jan. u, 1857. HARMANN B0GGS.
Extract from note recey ID from the late Hon. John
nj. CLAYTON.
u. =. SENATE. Aug. 1e, 1886.
The teeth you made for me work admiralty moth
Ing could be better Very gratefully,
To those that seek relief from the maladies OF tie
teeth. ] can oheerfully recommend DIR. :. Baily
superior Dentist; he made q set Of porcelain teeth
for one of my family, and plugged several teeth for
ten years. ROBERT II. NIXON.
of the Va Conf. OF the NJ. T.. Church South.
Apul l9, 1856.
We, the undersigned, having hsd occasion 20 avail
ourselves OF the professional skill of DIR. = BaIiy,
Surgeon Dentist Of this city, or paving been oOgnIz-
ant of has operations on our families or friends take
pleasure IN expressing our admiration Of his artistic
skill as well as Of the uniformly satisfactory manner
IN which he performs the most delicate and dfloult
operations IN Dental Surgery and respectfully re-
commend hlm TO the confidence and patronage al the
public, OF which we consider him emInently worthy.
THOMAS l.. WALTER, Architect L. =. Capitol.
THOMAS MILLER, Nj. d., of Washington, h. G.
B. :. BoHRRR, NJ, ID. of GeOrgetown, ID. q.
N. =. LINCOLN, NJ. d., of Washington. ID. &.
Jos. ii. BRAULEy, of Washington, ID. e.
GEORGE WALTON, Ex-1oV ernOr of FLORIDA.
WALTER LENox, Ex Mayor of Washington.
HENRY BALDWIN, l.. -. Patent Office,
&C. WIGHT, Principal RIttenhous Academy.
feb9 Il
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NEW JEWELRY AND WATCHES.
DROGRESS IN THE FINE ARTS.
PAINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY COMBINED
p MORO RAPHIC ORTRAITS,
In Oil COlors, on Canvas,
MINIATURE OR SIZE OF LIFE.
s. WALKERS

:. WALKERS
PORTRAIT AND PICTURE GALLERY,
OdeOn Hall, corner IA ST. and Pennsy vanla avenue.
s. WALKER has fitted up the above spacious
apartments at very great outlay OF capital, thereby
rendering his establishment one of the most com
pete and handsome In the whole country. He has
large Gallery for free exhibition of upward of
line OIL Paintings, by some of the best ancient and
modern masters, to which he intends To add fresh
lmpOrtatiOns. =. WALLER has also fitted up a COM
plete suit of rooms, with private robIng apartments
for ladies' and purchased the finest possible instru
ments and engaged first class operative artist to
assist him in the department for taking all kinds of
PHOTOGRAPHIC, AMBROTYPE AND DA-
GUERREOTYPE % r Il ATS, from the
smallest miniature to size Of life.
:. WALKER. by combining the Photographic Pro-
25 years experience and whose specimens of life
size portraits may be seen IN some OF the first fami
hes Of the city. as well those exhibited in his
Gallery, he will be able, by the combination of the
two, TO produce portraits that have never been ex-
ceed for their fidelity and life Like xpressIOn. Can
vas and boards prepared by himself expressly for
the purpose.
Particular attention paid to the painting OF POr-
traits Miniature or life-size from small pictures Of
deceased friends.
Photographs taken from corpses, or sIck persons
taken at their own residences, on Immediate
tlces
Committees and classes taken in any number in
groups and any quantity of copies from the sold
at reasonable charges.
Likenesses painted on Copper for Tomb Stones.
Valuable OIL Paintings, and Old Family Portraits,
carefully back lined and restored TO their original
freshness.
Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully solicited
to call at the Gallery, ShilingtOn's book
entrance 4h street, two doors from Pennsylvania
avenue. jy II -6m
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RANKING HOUSE OF PAIRo & NoURsE

keOkuk City per cent. Bonds.
keOkuk City 10 per cent. Bonds-shOrt.
Davenport, Iowa, 10 per cent. Bonds.
st. Louis County per cent. BOnds-short
Lee County, Iowa, per cent. Bonds.
City of Evansville Z per cent. Bonds-shOrt.
The above and other Bonds for sale at such rates
as will pay the purchaser at least 10 2 per cent
per annum interest. .--.
All kinds Of State City, Railroad, and other Stocks
and Bonds bought or sold. Also, Notes secured by
Real Estate, negotiated or purchased.
PAIRO & NOURSE.
IL Interest allowed on deposits at the rate of SIX
per cent. per annum when left for thirty days or
longer. jy 25-6m
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A NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS WHO ARE
AINTERESTED.-We have now on hand a sup
ply OF our ebrated Burton and xxx Ales, which
were brewed to our own order, expressly for the
southern trade, and which, will guarantee to keep
any length of time, even IN the warmest of weather
All lovers of good Ale can he accommodated with
the above at our Depot, 81 Green street, George
town, ID. c. Army SHINN.
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novel fact that, in consequence Of the great want
of bel p among the farmers Of that county, able
bodied females are receiving dollara day for as
sisting in harvest; yet big loafers In this section
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w HOUSE PAINTER AND GLAZIER,
eoute any orders in his line with which his friends
and the public may favor him. Orders be LEFT at
No. 484, corner 9Th and sts, at Ridenours Con-
fectIOnery Store, No. S Pennsy lvana avenue (north
side) between 9Th and 10th streets. Those who may
with neatness and dispatch, and the lowest rates
je 25-2m