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BELLS AND BELLIES, PAST AND PREsEST-
We conceive happy supposition for determin-
ing the derivation of the word bell" We
conceive that it was first applied to the fair in
those day when the inordinate indulgence of
hoops IAN old fashioned hercsy now exploded)
gave the female figure the exact contour of a
bell. Doubtless the singular coincidence, also.
Of both bells and bellies being endowed with a
bountifully long supply of tongue, exercised a
nomenclatural influence In the premises
Speaking of bells, we might as well take the
opportunity Of displaying something that we
know Of them as they were some centuries ago.
Hand bells were then very generally made four
sided, instead of circular, as now -a-days. We
wonder that some OF the manufacturers Of re-
cherche articles do not revive this, with other
forms of the antique. We would so admire ,
to be called to dinner by the classic tintinnabu-
!ation of bell after the antique n'-Nont
Messenger.
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CEORGETOWN LITERARY INSTITUTE.
VI THOS. n. CONRAD. A. &.

CEORGETOWN LITERARY INSTITUTE.
" b THOS. n. CONRAD, A. B.
This Institute will he opened for the reception of
pupils on the first Monday of September next,
(7th)
The object of the Principal is to afford facilities
for the acquisition of practical and classical educa
ton, and to prepare those intending to enter upon
collegiate course for the highest classes of College.
Being graduate OF Dickinson College, he feels
guages, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics, Mental
and Moral Philosophy and will give especial atten-
ton to the ordinary English branches.
The scholastic year will be divided into quarters
of eleven weeks each and at their close reports viii
be sent TO parents. showing the progress of their
children IN study and department.
Terms payable at the close of each quarter.
Tuition for English branches per quarter. S6.25
Tuition for Languages extra .---....... 200
ematics. .--..
Our terms moderate, being twenty FIVE dollars
annually for English branches; and thirty two in
Guiding the entire course.
The discipline of the School will be sufficiently
strict to attention to study and correctness
OF department, and SPECIAL attention given to the
morals Of those who may be placed under the super
vision of the Principal
REFERENCES.
We are pleased to refer those wishing to patronize
the Institute, to the following gentlemen refer
ences:
Bishop q; Waugh d. D., Bait more. &C. r
Rev. g. F. Brooke do.
Rev. WIN. Hirst, Winchester, Va.
Hon. Howell Cobb, Washington.
Hon. HOTatIo King, Asst Postmaster General.
Rev. Is. n. Brown, Georgetown.
Rev. ]. Y. Coombs, DO.
John Dickson. do. an 23-tf
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- CHAsISG HoRSE.-One cannot always be
qulte>as serene as they would For example,
this morning, while the dew was yet on the
grass, word came that Charley had got away. -
Now, Charley is o most important member of
the family, and as shrewd horse as ever need
be- Lately he had found out the difference be-
tween being harnessed by boy and man
Accordingly, ON several occasions, as soon as the
halter dropped from his head and before the
bride could take its place, he proceeded to
back boldly out Of the stable, in spite of the
stout boy pulling with all his might at his name
and ears. This particular morning, we were to
put passenger friend on board the cars at 8. 10
lit was now 7.3O Out popped Charley from
his stall, like cork from a bottle, and 10, some
nifty acres there were in which to exercise his
legs and ours, to say nothing of temper and in
genuity. First, the lady with measure of oats
attempted 20 do the thing by bribing him gem
teelly. Not he He had no objection to the
oats, none to the hand until it came near his
head, when off he sprang. After one or two
trlais, we dropped the oats, and went at it in
good earnest-called all the boys, headed him
on this way, ran him out of the growing oats,
drove him into the upper lot and out of tagain
We got him into corner, with great pains
and he got himself out Of it without the least
trouble. He would dash through line of six
or eight whooping boys, with as little resistance
as II they had been 50 many mosquitoes.
NNHH Ao inu W tuc lONtT olQe OI the lOL, ana
down We all walked after him. Up he ran TO
the upper end of the lot, and up we all walk led
after him-tOo tired to run. Oh, it was glori-
Gus fun! The sun was hot. The cars were
coming, and we had two miles to ride to the
depot He did enjoy it, and we did not We
resOrted to xpedients-Opened wide the great
gate Of the barn yard, and essayed to drive him
Inland we did 1t, too, almost for he ran close
up to it, and just sailed past, with laugh as
plain on his face rs ever horse had Man is
vastly superior to a horse in many respects
But running on hot summer day. in a twenty
acre lot, is not one of them, We got him by
the brook, and while he drank, oh how leis-
urely, we started up and succeeded in just
missing our grab at his name. Now comes
another splendid run. His head was up, his
eyes flashing, his tail streamed out like a ban
ner, and glancing his head this way and that,
right and left, he allowed us to como on to the
brush corner from whence, in few moments,
he allowed US to emerge, and come afoOt after
hlm, down to the barn again. But luck will
not hold forever, even with horses. He dashed
down iane-and We had him ! But as soon
rs he saw the gate closed, and perceived the
state OF the case, how eharmingly he behaved
allowed us to come up and bride him without
a movement of resistance, and affirmed by his
whole conduct that it was the mercst sport in
the world, all this seeming disObedience-Hsuyy
Ward Beecher
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IL A new life preserver, made Of pieces of
cofk, covered with linen, having straps through
which TO put the arms and strings to tie in front
OF the wearer, has been introduced at Quebec
Canada They only cost nifty cents each
HUMAN BONES The hand and foot of human
being were found in Arthur's Swamp, Dinwiddie
county lew days ago They are supposed to be
part OF free negro who disappeared from that
section week or two since, in a mysterious man.
ner, aud who, 1t is thought, has been fouly dealt
with.
slaves OF Mr.. William Boulware, lately convicted
by the county court Of HenricO of an atte mpt OIL
the life OF MT. John Dodd, overseer and sentenced
To be hung on the 18th OF this month, were re-
prieVed by Governor Wise on Monday last and
Immediately Carried 10 the penitentiary from
which place they.will be ansPorted.-Ric
South
MRS. FLORA McFLTMsEY There Is a married
Iady up town who enjoys the luxury Of no less
than one hKHdyej and fpeHfy dresses twenty
nine OF which are mourning dresses Are there
many wives who sport so extensive wardrobe
as this! IL is not quite equal to the wardrobe of
Qleen Elizabeth, who is said To have had no less
than three thousand gowns as our grand
mothers used to say.-N. Y. Day Book.
II While the exercises Of Amherst College
Commencement were in full progress, the Ex-
press there tells US, a sedate bachelor was SO en-
TaptuIed with the charms OF the young lady who
he had escorted there, that he commenced a Wig
ofous courtship ia whispers so loud as To be dis
tinctly heard by not a few who sat near Not
only To Increase the dor Of his attentions he at
length popped the question, and was rejected
Ihe verdict of those who overheard was that il
served him right
IL Policemen in Rochester having observed
stranger dally in attendance at the Central all
iotu uepot, who would enter the ears of every
ram that stopped there and pass through slowly
Decanle suspicious of his character and finally
! on Thursday, demanded an explanation of hi
conduct IL then turned out that he was one OF
the editors or reporters Of the Chicago Democrat
and that, having been defrauded Of a larpe snm
OF money, he had adopted this plan OF getting his
| eyes again on the villain. He showed psners
| and passes proving himself to be what he rem
resented himself; but some think he is demented
HI The following is said to be a literal copv
| Of a letter received from a new member OF ne
! House of Representatives from one of the West.
! ern States, by the publisher of paper:
''Dear sir, you please find two dollars enclosed
/ for the payment Of the -, you have been kind
! enough TO send me your paper for the last nine
! Months-and We are told from the best orthority
| that the laborer is worthy his hairer-1 must say
! YOURS is very good country paper so faire as
/ General news Is concerned-as 10 the Political
| part OF the paper-according to my opinion to my
opinion will fall short to some Extent the pTinci-
Peals taught by our four fathers but you are very
| young and hope you will improve ours truly"
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THE IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH.

NJ. LOOMS, NJ: n, the inventor and patentee OF
Looms Mineral Plate Tseth," having -
successfully introduced his Improvement m Sp<TSSS
various cities, has now permanently estab- -~----S
lIshed himself In Washington.
This Improvement for Sets of Teeth consists chief
y In making set OF but one piece OF material, and
that indestrnctible mineral. No metal Is used m
galvano action and metallic taste. There no
joints to become filled with moisture PARTICLES of
food, hence they pure and clean. They are
lighter stronger, less clumsy far more durable, and
natural in their appearance. will give reward
One Thousand Dollars to any who will produce q
similar work of art To equal mine in purity, beauty
durability, artistic excellence any other requisite
quality.
All work responsbly warranted.
27e Penna. avenue, between llth and 18th streets.
IS-ly
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GOLD MEDAL PREMIUM
" PIANO FO ORTES
WILLIAM KNABE,
(Senlor partner in tho late firm of
kNaRR q

NOcuOI partner IN tnO late hrm oil
kNABK, GAEHLE & Co.,
Continues the manufacture and sale of grand and
square PIANO FORTES, under the name -,rvx
OF william hnabe d Co., ut the old stand S$@acS
Nos. ], 5, and North Eutaw street Op-Itt ~ '
pOslte the Eutaw House, Baltimore.
They have also just opened a new Sales Room al
streets, on the premises partly occupied by Mr.
Henry McCaffery IS a music store, where they will
keep constantly on hand large assortment of plain
and highly finished grand and square Piano Fortes
also MelOdeOns, from the best makers, from to s.
octave some with double key boards, double reeds
and stops to suit small churches.
Bong extensively engaged in the manu- facture O
Pianos, we will sell wholesale and retail, on the mos
liberal terms. -
Our Pianos were awarded the highest premium
(Sold meda at the Fairs of the Maryland Institute
position tn fourteen and eighteen pianos from some
OF the best makers from New York, Boston and Bal
tImore We were also awarded the first pre- MUM, al
the Industrial Exhibition held in Richmond, VIr-
ginia, 1855 and 1856. They have also been nawarde cd
the highest premium lsllver medal) at the Metro
polItan Mechanics Fair for 1857.
In addition to this we are In possession of testimo
malls 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 are
every where held
All Instruments guaranteed for FIVE years, and
privilege of exchange Is granted within the first six
months from the day Of sale If the instruments do not
give entire satisfaction.
Wholesale dealers will find it to their ADVANTAGE q
TO give us a call before purchasing.
Pianos exchanged, hired, and tuned.
mar ls-ly WIN. KNABE & co.
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CEORGEToWN COLLEGE.

Studies will be resumed in this Institution on
Monday, the 7th of September next.
au z5-lm b. A. MAGUIRE, Pres.
E'hMALE ENGLISH AND FRENCH COL
Il LEGlATE INSTITUTE,
No. 1872 IStrect, GddSby'S Rotc. near corner Penn.
arenHe and 2iSt street, WdShiagtOH, ID. {.
HIRAM CoRsoN, Principal, in charge of English and
ClassIcai Departments.
MN. G. RoLLiN CORsON, Teacher of French,
Spanish, and German. Drawing and Painting.
NH. MATHILDE EMILE ROLLIN, Assistant Teach
erof French.
The Duties OF this Institute will he resumed on
Monday, the 7th Of September, 1857. The course Of
STUDY embraces all the branches OF liberal English
and French Education
In the English Department, which is under the i'm
date direction of the Principal special attention
ElUcuon and the critical reading Of authors
in English Literature.
EL0CUTIoN is taught both MS a science and IN art.
The Principal having devoted a number of years TO
careful study 1.-THE philosophy Of the voice and its
phy sica mecla enabled to Iapart definite and
inipi!lglbe Instruction upon the subject.
The advantages afforded for acquiring a practical
knowledge OF the French language not surpassed
by those of any other Institution IN the country.
Mime. Corson and her sister, MILE. Ro,In, are
PaTlsans by birth, and their instructions and general
intercourse with the pupils carried exclusive
ly through the medium of French. There are also
connecteC with the Institution a large number uf
yonnz ladIes who speak the language with huency.
For Terms, References &c, see circulars, which
can be obtained at the Book and Music Stores. and
Of the Principal.
Class of little girls will be formed, who will re-
ceive careful instruction III English Reading and
Spelling, and the elements of French.
Terms, per session of months l5.
Without French. 10.
9S-lm
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V From Pettigrew's collection of epitaphs,
just published by H. G. Bohn-

r
"At st. Pauls, Bedford, Patience, wife of
ShadrGck johnson, the mother of "a children
and died in childbed, June 6, I'LL, aged 3S
years.
i--.t.. Skadrach, , .Shadracht
The Lord granted unto thee
Patience,
-... Who LGbOTsd long and patiently
In her vocation,
But her patience being exhausted,
She departed in the midst Of her labor,
Etat 3S
May she rest from her labors"
"At Witchingham, OBJ 1850, Thomas Alleyn
and his two wives.
= Death here advantage hath of life, spye,
One husband with two wives at once may Iye -.
"At Michael Church, Herts-
John Prosser is my name, and England is my
nation,
Bow Church is my dwelling place, and Christ is
my salvation.
Now am dead and in my grave, and all my bones
are rotten,
As you pass by TsmsnIbeT me, when am quite
JoTgo.teH.n
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METROPOLITAN COLLEGIATE INSTI
wi TUTE. For YOIfNG LA DIES. - q

No. 4Ss street. between Seventh and Eighth sts.,
Will open for the reception of pupils on Monday,
Sept. 7th -''
BOARD OF INSTRUCTION.
Mrs. II. II. Havemer, Bellies LettTes and Moral
Philosophy.
Rev. :: Newman Hank, A. NJ, Ancient Langua-
ges and Mathematics
Miss Barbara Ross. English Branches.
Prof. J. Staubly, Modern Languages.
WIN. Mcleod, Painting and Drawing.
Nld'lle De BOye. Musc-Piano. -..
Circulars containing full information as to terms,
&c may be had at the principal bookstores, from
the principals. se | lw"
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SELECT FAMILY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
- LADIES. ENGLISH AND FRENCH.

No. 80 F street., WGShtHg gtOr, d. c.
Principal, DONALD Macleod, A. NJ. Univer-
sIty of Glasgow, formerly Head Master of Ravens
croft College and Ashw0od School, aud Professor
of Rhetoric and Bellies Lettres in the Columbia
Institute.
This School will he opened on the second Monday
OF September next, for the reception of a limited
number of Boarding Pupils and Day Scholars, who
VIII be treated, in all respects, members of the
Prlncpa:s family. The design rs to offer 10 young
ladies' from distance all that ls lncu uded IN the name
ot Home" and to extend to the Day Scholars the
advantages of Home influence.
The Sessions will begin on the second Morday of
September and first Monday of February, in each
year The vacations will extend through the months
Of July and August.
Circulars containing full information may be OBJ
tanned at the principal bookstores, and will be for
warded by mali, to any address, on application.
au8-tf
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CEORGETOWN FEMALE SEMINARY.

Miss NJ. J. NARROWER becs leave to inform
her friends and former patrons that she has been
called on to yield up the premises she recent
ly occupied to an unexpected and PRIOR claim, and
having been unable an the mean time TO secure an
eligible position IN the same vicinity that would per
met her to open her school at the appointed tIns
she is reluctantly compelled To Withdraw the pros
pectus lately issued.
Notwlthst standing the disappointment sshe feels nj
not being able To carry cut her former design she
yet has the pleasure TO announce her friends and
the public generally that she has taken the cOnmo-
dIous and extensive establishment, known rs the
Gsorgetown Female Seminary, which acquired SO
much celebrity under the supervision of Miss L. =
English, where she will he happy to receive such of
her former pupils desire TO continue their attend
ance. Arrangements having been made for their
conveyance tree of charged to and from the Semi
nary those W ho may wish Ia avail themselves of
TINS means OF conveyance, Will please leave their
ma mes NJ Gray and Bai!dnty us's bookstore.
MISS III NARROWER has sanguine hopes that with her
accomplished anf ex peTleuced assistants an the
raj departments of Instruction, she viii he aide to
meet the approval Of all those who may feel posed
10 ,IhS IhSGL y, ner with their patronage; =,
e ne duties OF the Seminary will commence on the
hrst Monday IN September.
A genera patronage is solicited,
Miss NJ. }. NARROWER, Principal.
Miss A UGUS'rA LAR NED, Assistant.
Miss CHR ISTIE JOHNSON. do
.sr Mad'm DORMAN, Teacher OF French.
Prof. ]. K. SCHEEL, Music.
au 2 -d3t6 cost
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THE COLUMBIAN COLLEGE,
w -,

FTNHE COLUMBIAN COLLEGE,,
Il WASHINGTON. ID. c.
The Animal Session OF this Institution will com
mence on w Wednesday, the thIrtieth (SNth) of Sep
tember. students will be examined for entrance on
the Monday and Tuesday previous.
The Preparatory Department Of the Institution
will open w ednesday the ninth 18th of Septem-
ber. 1t Will he under the upervision Of the College
officers, and will be provided with the best nstruo
ton.
the President, 1T the College.
au 2i-Sw s. PRENTISS, Registrar.
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A CADEMY OF MUSIC,

"A WASHINGTON, ID. G.
Corner of llth street and Pennsylvania arenus,
r, toreT .Fqrnhdm's Book StoTeJ
The dntIes of this Institution will resume their
accustomed activity regularity, and punctuaty on
and after tuesday next, September lst, 1857
Glasses j, 2 and 8, will, as heretofore meet IN
Monday and Thursday, at O'Clock 0. IN - w
Junior Glasses, Tuesday and Friday, at O'Clock
a. m. ~'A
Gentlemen's Classes, Tuesday and Friday even
, Elementary Glasses for Beginners Tuesday and
Thursday from till o. clock. Terms these classes
only Five Dollars for ~ lessons "o o'"''0'
The principles upon which this Institution are
founded are precisely those of the Royal Academy
L9ndon, and the Conservatives of Paris and Milan
pupils take part. e' i "i'io'' "'
Principal. -. r. NICHOLS CROUCH, -,
Tne Composer.
HI Hours OF Business and Consultation at the
Hall OF the Academy daily, from u to O'Clock. or
through the post and music stores. au 29-tf
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FOR RENT AND SALE.

FOR RENT "A RARE CHANCE.-Now un-
u, ger construction, Y large and airy rooms with
tion In the principa business square of the city
and the rooms ell pied for Dentists, Dsguer
Basement suitable for any iFht ysnHn business. ' fhs
whole finished and well lighted IN the most improved
manner after the Nsx WA2h sGTs sty!sTiE ys!sTiEpHENs
NO, S2 Penn. avenue, between 9th and
au i8-lm 10th sts., entrance on ID ST.
DOR RENT.-The three story BRICK HOUSE
sion of the Treasury department, and within step
of Penn. avenue and Wilards' Hotel. The house
s is ohe ssG5f o the best
the city fora professional gentleman or a business
stand; an i, tHss,. AHSsy on the premises No 474
EARM For, sALE.-A prece of fine LAND on
miles from the heights Of Georgetown, adjoining the
Bohrer, and Hawkins. il2h acres. A beautiful oca-
ton; partially improved; new house; Is acres rich
can be divided, II desired. Gail and see the prem
ses those who desire to purchase. je Aft
DOR RENT.-A modern built HOUSE, contain
L ing II rooms, comfortably furnished in delight
eTyations and commanding an extensive view of the
city, the river, and Georgetown 1t has gas through
rent wIll be moderate. Inquire at 4o4 street,
ond door from 18th street. je 24-tf
SALE 9E r REISITHEE o,1.I = PEsaTRABhE sSa
IL.
House contains sixteen rooms, has gas throughout,
and furnace The stable will be sold or rented with
is 50 BY lse feet, but the purchaser have more
land If desired. ..
Also, for Sale-The LOT OF GROUND on the
o9rner OF and 18th streets and LQTS on lsth,
ap8-t If
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE. For
ty Virginia, one mile from MtcieIrs station on the
Alexandra and Orange Railroad. The soil is natu-
rally excellent, and NAV economically and easily be
improved, SO that it will produce RS fine crops as
are grown anywhere In the United States ll5
IN heavy timber, much of t suitable for ship timber
for which there are mar kets to be reached by
OF the railroad also, large quantity of cord wood
that may be sold 10 the Railroad Company at remu-
nerative prices The buildings al on hill, and
with small repairs, may be made comfortable for the
residence OF family, The place is well watered,
and embraces every desirable convenience. AS one
of the Joint owners of this Farm resides in the
West and is determined to sell it, it will be sold
great bargain, on very accommodating terms.
Persons disposed TO purchase may inquire for fur
ther particulars to w. ID. WALLACH, editor of
the Star. Washington City, who knows the prom
Ises. iy3-tf
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EDUCATIONAL.

MISS III. MCCORMICK AND SISTER WILL.
lVl resume the duties Of their School on the Ist Of
September at their place of residence ~ street,
No. as between pennsylvania and Missouri avenues.
au 3l-eo4t
THE Miss M. LEWIS School
4 for Young Ladies, will be resumed on MoGdsy,
SEPTEMBER.
Room on 9Th street, second door above F.
au 81 l-6tf
THE ACADEMY OF VISITATION, CON
VENT PLACE.
NJ w. corner Of u and lOth sts., WdshingtOH city.
The duties of this Institution will be resumed on
Tuesday. lst day of September
For other information apply at the Academy.
SELECT SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES.
~ No. AL 18Th street, near N, washington, ID. q.
Mise NJ. RipDKLL for several yearsa teacher in the
Georgetogn Female Seminary designs to open on
Monday, September 7th, In one of the buildings
erected by the Rev. Dr.. Peck for educai lonal pur-
poses. n Select School for a limited number of pu-
pills. who will be entirely under her own personal
care and instruction.
The course of study will embrace all the branches
ola solid and liberal English Education, with
the Latin and French Languages.
REFERENCES.
Rev. G. Smith, ID; D., Washington.
Rev. L. ID. Gurley, ID. d., do.
). +. Brown. Esq, ... do.
&.Reden. Il eddenifE Ts6.s Gsafi aGfieorgstow6a.o 40
{. Il. Il fsBS' f.saS,' SarsU lsq:'U 5. 40. 40. do.
Rev. WI. Clark, late Principal Georgetown Fe
Rev J. II. Danforth d. o., ,AIexandria, Va.
Rev. j. w. SpottswOrd, ID. d., New Castle, Della
ware.
Chancellor s. NJ. Harrington, Dover. Delaware.
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w q. G.METZEROTT has now on hand a large
w assortment of PIANDFORTES<<-
by Rosenk ranZ Bacon q Raven and WmSE PSssTS
Miller. Also, several second hand Pianos' W
which he will sell for cash, monthly payments
Pianos and MelOdeons from S45 to SIS One SEQ
Ond hand MeOdeon for S2O.
PloanOfortes for rent. Tuning by Mr.. Rebne.