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DROGRESS IN THE FINE ARTS.
PAINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY COMBINED.
PROTO RAPHIC ORTRAITS,
In Oil CoOrs, on Canvas,
MINIATURE OR SIZE OF LIFE.
- "AIKEPsS

=. WALKERS
PORTRAIT A ND PICTURE GALLERY,
Odeon Hail. corner i1S St and fennsy wanna avenue.
8. WALKER has fitted up the above spacious
apartments at very great outlay ui apItal, thereby
rendering his establishment one of the most COM
plete and handsome IN the whole country. He has
a large Gallery for free exhibition of upward of 30
hne OIl Paintings, by some of the best ancient and
modern ma steTs. tO which he intends To add fresh
ImPortatlOns. =. WALKER has also fitted up a com
plete SUIT OF rooms, with private Tobng apartments
for ladies, and purchased the finest possible nstru
meuts. and engaged first class operative artist
assist HIM IN the department for taxing all kinds of
PHOTOGRAPHIC, AMBROTN PE AND DA-
GUERREOTGPE PORTRAITS, from the
smallest miniature 10 size Of lIfs.
:. WALKER. 10y combining the Photographic Pro-
25 years experience, and whose specimens of life
size portraits may he seen IN some of the first fam
lies of the city, well those exhibited i'm ms
Gallery, he will be able, by the combination of the
two, 10 produce portraits that have never been ex-
celled for their fidelity and fe-ke expression. Can
vas and boards prepared hy himself expressly for
the purpose.
PaTtlcular attention paid to the painting of Por-
traits. Miniature or fesze, from small pictures of
dscsGSsd 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 same sold
at reasonable charges.
Likenesses painted on Copper for Tomb Stones
Valuable OH 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, ShIlngtons book store
entrance 41z street, two doors from Pennsy lvana
avenue. ~ ll-Cm
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EDUCATIONAL.

CLINTON ACADEMY, ,GEOR6ETOwN,
=, This School heretofore conducted by Rev T. w.
simpson - will be re-oPsned on Monday, September
the 9TH. Circulars may be pOrcured at the Drug Store
of Mr.. X. 3. Il. Cissel Georg etown. au I4eIms
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CHINESE Mons OF FIsHrNG.-On our way
down the river that night, We came upon some
people fishing in manner 40 curious that I must
endeavor to describeit. The boats used for this
purpose were long and narrow. Each had q
broad strip of white canvass stretched along the
right side, and dipping towards the water at an
angle OF from thirty to forty degrees On the
other side OF the boat a net, corresponding in
size with the white cloth, was stretched along
above the bulwarks. A man sat in the stern of
each boat, and brought his weight to bear on the
starbOard side, which had the effect of pressing
the white canvass into the water and raising
the net on the opposite side small paddle
was used for propelling the boat through the
water. As we approached these strange fisher
men L desired my bOatmen to take in our sail.
and, as my boat lay still on the smooth surface
of the water, watched their proceedings with
much interest 1t was fine clear night, and
l could see distinctly canvass shining through
the water, although several inches below its sur
face.
The fishermen sat motiOnlcss and silent, and
scarcely noticed US when we joined them, so IN
tent were they upon their work. We had not
remained above a minute in the position we had
taken up, when 1 heard splash in the water,
and distinctly saw a fish jump over the boat and
get caught by the net on its opposite side. The
object in constructing the boats in the manner
lhave described was now apparent. 1t tseemed
that the white canvass, which dipped like a
painted board in the water, had the effect of at
tracing and decOying the fish in some peculiar
manner, and caused them to leap over it. But,
as the boats were low and narrow, it was neces-
sary TO have a net stretched on the opposite side
to prevent the fish from leaping over them alto
gether, and escaping again in the steam Each
fish, as it took a fatal leap, generally struck
against the net and fell backwards into the
bOat.-A Residence among tie Chinese, By
Robert Fortune.
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~ RETIRED PHYSICIAN whose sands of
4 life have nearly run out, dscOvered while in the
East Indies, q certain cure for Consumption,
4 Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds and General
4 Debility. The remedy was discovered by him
II when his only child, a daughter, was given up to
] die. He had heard much of the wonderful restOT
ative and healing qualities of preparations made
from the East India Hemp, and tie thou ght occurred
10 hIm that he might make remedy for his child
He studied hard and succeeded in realizing his wish
es. His child was cured, snd is now alive and WELL
He has since administered the wonderful remedy to
thousands of sufferers in all parts of the world, and
he has never failed IN making them completely heal
thy and happy. Wishing to do as much good as pos
sibe, he will send to such of his afflicted fellow be
ings request 1T this recipe with full and xphcit
directions for making It up, and successfully using
it. He requires each applicant to enclose him
shng-three cents 20 be returned as postage on the
recipe, and the remainder to be applied 10 the paw
ment of this advertisement. Address
DIR. Ii. JAMES, No. l9 6 rand street, Z
Jersey City, NJ. II
N. ID. DIR. III. James has neither office nor agen II
in New y Ork as sOms have pretended and adVer II
tised. The recipe Is sent from no place but NJ
l9 Grand street, Jersey City, New Jersey.
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FOR SALE OR RENT.-THE DESIRABLE
Il RESIDENCE on the corner of r and 2Ist sts,,
together with the Grounds surrounding it. The
House contains sixteen rooms, has gas throughout.
the house If desired. The lot the house stands on
is 81 by lS6 feet, but the purchaser can have more
land If desired.
Also, for Sale-The LOT OF GROUND on the
of and 18th streets, and LOTS on l9th,near
street. Apply to CHUEB BROTHERS.
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E'OX & VAN HOOK, REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
L F9OH Seventh street, below F. street, have for
sale number Of Building Lots "a feet front 10y l30
feet deep at the very low price of from SIS TO Sl25
each-paya able In small monthly lnsaInents of s. per
month.
These Lots are situated at Union Town, on the
south side of the Anacostia river, adjoining the Ma
vy-yard Bridge, and IN every way desirable for
persons fishing cheap, pleasant, and healthy loca
ton for a dwelling.
Lot-hoders In arrears ere requested to complete
their purchase, and get their deeds the title to
these Lots IS guaranteed free and clear from every
possible incumbrance. may % SIN
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ATA CIRCUIT COURT HELD FOR CCL-
n PEPPER COUNTY, Va, at the Court House
thereof on Monday, the sth day of June, 1857:
Ambrose u. HILL, IN has own right and admins
traitor of Frances Field, Plaintiff.
against
Diana Field, John j. Kelly, and Mary. his wife,
William II: Field, John Field Henry III. Field,
Thomas Hill ,jr., trustee of Eliza J. Roberts and
Thos. q. Flint, guardian nd iibituW Of Field,
infant child Of Albert Field, DEFENDANTS.
Upon consideration of the Court, II was ordered
that this cause be referred to one of the Commls-
slOners OF this Court to report To the Court what
has been done by Ambrose =. Hill IN execution of
former order Of this Court, appointing him Com
missioner TO sell certain slaves, mentioned in the
bill referred to in said order and also to ascertain If
the said slaves have been sold by the said A p II
whether or not he has received the purchase money,
and, If he has, what disposition he has made of IT,
with the vouchers for such disposition, all of which
shall he reported to the Court.
NOTlCE.-The parties interested in the above
report, ordered to be made to the Court will take
notice have appointed WEDNESDAY, the I'd day
of September 1851, at my office, In this place, at ten
o'clock a. M, to state and report To the Court the
accounts referred to in the above order. they Will
please attend with their papers and witnesses.
GEO. Il. THOMAS, Commissioner
OF the Circuit Court of Culpeper county.
Culpeper Courthouse, Va, August /, 1857.
S-lawst
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NJ mo. 5S3.
LANDS TT6 MARKET IN THE fii sTATE OF OF


Notice is hereby given that the Land Office at
Greensburg IN the State OF Louisiana, will be open
TO the sale at private entry and location and after
the LIST day OF October nerffot all rGcdnt public
land embraced IN the following townships. viz:
SOnth OF the bass line aud east Of the principal
meridian.
Townships 2s, 4, and Q, and fractional townships
8, Of range s.
Townships l, {, 8, and 4. of range T..
Townships l. 2, 3, g. 5, D, and and fractional town.
ships and 9, of range 5.
Townships 2, 8, 4, 5, 8, and Z, OF ranges.
Townships !, z, 8, 4, 5, 6, and 2, of ranger.
Townships /, 2, 3, 4, 5, and Z, of range g.
Townships i, 2, 8, 4, 5, 6, and 7, of ranges.
The said lands having been proclaimed and offered
at public sale before their recent withdrawal by notice
No. 563, IN reference to railroad purposes.
The following townships, which have not been Of
fered heretofore at public sale, will be released from
their recent withdrawal for railroad purposes. and
open To pre- -emptlOn as other unOfered public land
on and after the date above mentioned, viz:
South OF the base line and east Of the priaeipoI
meridldn.
Townships and 7. of ranges.
Townships s. g. and Z, and fractional townships and
9. of range 4.
fractional townships Q, of range6.
Fractional townships 8, of range Z.
Township 6, and fractional township 8, OF range 8.
Fractional townships and 9, of ranges.
Given under my hand, at the General Land Office,
at the city of Washington, the 9TH day of July,
1857. THOS. A. HENDRICKS,
jy 81 law6w Commissioner.
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DIANOS FOR RENT.
IL Eat q On per month. 2at $50 psr month.
Other hne PIANOS at VARIOUS prices.
ap7- JOHN +, ELLIS, SOC Pa. ave,
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w. F. PHILLIPS,

A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE. For
"A sale A FARM of 543 acres, IN Cupeper Coun-
ty, Virginia, one mile from hIchell's Station the
Alexandria and Orange Railroad The soil is natu-
rally excellent; and NAV economically and easily be
improved, so that 1t will produce as fine crops as
are grown anywhere In the United States lis acres
IN heavy timber, much of it suitable for slip timber,
for which there are mar ets to he reached by means
of the railroad also. large quantity of cord wood
that may be sold TO the Railroad Company at remu-
neratIve prices The buildings are all on hill and,
with small repairs may he made comfortable for the
esldence OF family The place is well watered,
and embraces every desirable convenience; AS one
of the joint owners of this Farm now resides in the
West, and Is determined To sell 1t, it will be sold
great bargain, on very accommodating terms.
Persons disposed TO purchase NAV inquire for fur
ther particulars to w. ID. WALLACE, editor of
the Star, Washington City, who knows the prem
lses. jy 8-tf
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nR. WILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF CHI
~ CAGO, would espectfuy inform the clt- -
iZeus of the Distinct and vicinity, that hav SF$FTa
lCg local ted himself n Washington, he ~ ~-~4A->
now prepared TO perform all operations IN has proes
sion. in the most approved style.
Office, No. go, Penn. avenue, adjoining Gau:ier's
50, l.
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~ CULPEPER COURT HOUSE, VA,
Under the Instruction and Superlntendence Of tn
MISSES FORNERET.


MISSES FORNERET.
This School will be re-opened on the lst of Sep
tember, 1887 for the reception of Boarders and few
who apply and are admitted, a thorough and useful
education. No, pains will be with held from giving
the ornamental branches will not 6e neg ected, the
solid and fundamental principles of hesrt and head
education will be the special objects OF asduous at
tentIon.
Female education has now taken such firm hold
public attention, that, to proclaim ITS advantages,
would be to portray degree of Ignorance not com
influence of female education is felt and acknOwl
edged by every admirer Of female excellence :; hes
Itate then, no longer, to bestow your daughters
those advantages that are indispensable 70 their ad
vancement and success through life.
AS the School increases, the number sf Teachers
will be also increased; thereby securing every
il!ary to the rapid advaHcement OF the student
tone aud character of the School.
Appropriate hours will be set apart for study and
suasrve but very firm. Two Saturdays are appoint
ed every month for the girls TO visit and make pur-
pupts, ,afordng to each the privilege of attending
the Church of her choice. No influence will he e1-
u pills. W1ie 'G practical ehrstsnIty viii form ' the
basis Of their instruct nn the selection of Churches
of parents and Pupils-ths variety Of religious PRIV
ileges here, will not fail to offer satisfaction to all
FIVE months; admission will be obtainediany time dur
ing the session, and charged only from the time of
Half the tuition and boarding fee must be paid in
advance, in order to cover the expenses of the
School.
TERMS For TEN MONTHS,
Board, (ncluding fire and lights l........ $3.50 90
English branches for advanced Scholars. - 10
English branches for small Scholars. - %
Music on Piano. 81 IN
L Sc oil instrument. .-....- lO W
r IeIcn !" wv
No deduction made but in case of protracted sick
ness.
REFERENCES.
az A AlaNaDIrIa
Rev. Thomas Eeavell, Madison county, Va.
Rev. Mr.. Earnest, Orange county, Va.
Rev. John w. George, CulPeper, Va.
Rev. Jos. Carson,
Rev. John Cole,
DIR. Alex. PAYNE,
Chas. r.. Lightfoot, Esq,
Thomas :. AlcOcke, Esq, "
Befeld Cave, Esq, Madison county, Va.
Thomas A, Robinson, Esq, Orange county, Va.
DIR. Edwin Tallaferro, "
Hon. John S. Pendeton, Cupeper county, Va.
Judge X. III. Field, I"
DIR. G. w. .Ashby,
DIR. Alfred Tallaierro, %
Edward b. Hill, Esq,
Col. Col John 8. BALDWIN, staunton. Va.
Instructions on the Guitar, in Drawing and Paint
ing will he given by competent Teacher, should a
class sufficiently large be formed. au lm
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FARM FOR SALE-A piece of fine LAND on
l. Rock Greek, In Montgomery county, Md, six
miles from the heights of Georgetown, adjoining the
lands Of Messrs. Perry. Wood, Bestor, Movies,
Bohrer and Hawkins. ll21a acres. beautiful lOca
ton; partially improved; new house; Is acres rich
creek bottom, and some hne yellow, pine timber. IL
ses those who desire to purchase. 10 4-tf
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EOR SALE.-A valuable BUILDING LOT, No.
Is, in Square No. 81. containing 9,22 square feet,
situated on south side street north, between 2lst
No. 5l2 7th street. iy l6-tf
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EDUCATIONAL.
THE UNION ACADEMY.

, The regular duties will be resumed September LIST.
n. RICHARDS. Principal, A. q. WILKINsoN, Asst,
A. RIGHA9p;, Asst; A.; ZAPPoNE, Mod: Ian.
THE UNION FEMALE ACADEMY.
Mrs. n. RICHARDS, Prin., Miss M.J.WlLCox, A sst.,
A. ZAPPoNE, Mod. Languages. an .S-eolm
YOUNG LADIES SEMINARY,
u Corner Of MONTGOMERY and DKnbartOn sts.,
.. GEORGKTowN, ID. e.
MRS. GEN WHEELER, PRINCIPAL.
The duties Of this Institution will he resumed on
patronage is respectfully solicited.
au 4-e -eotSeptl5 g.. .....
GEORGETOWN FEMALE SEMINARY
~ FOR SALE OR RENT.-Ths institutions, so
long known as a first class Seminary Tor young la
dles) being vacant, offered for sale rent sale
Prefenei.l
Miss ENGLISH. by whose efforts II was built up
and for many years SO prosperoUsy and usefully
Quoted. IN consequence Of impaired health. desires
10 relieve herself OF all responsibility
with 1t.
The buildings are comnodOns md furnished for
large boarding and day school.
Should any person whose character is a guarantee
for hrst-class Seminary, open 10 such early in
September, number of pupils will be secured and
the community here accommodated.
such IN opportunity is probably no whero else to
be found for sucoess In a like undertaking.
Address RICHARD HENDERSON, Agent,
care of Mlss l.. s. English, Georgetown, ID. e.
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DAILWAY CLASSICS, new and beautiful edl-
Ii tions at fifty cents per vo.ume, now ready.
Irving IS sketch Book.
Tales of q Traveller.
SaImagundi, or the Whim whams and Opinions of
LaunceIot Lang staff, ESQ.,, and Others.
The above series, IN course Of publication, (which
in typographical excellence are unsurpassed will
include ali the popular works of Washington Irving
at less han half the original published prices.
TAYLOR & MAURY's Bookstore.
au IA near o. n street
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SELECT FAMILY school. FOR YOUNG
- LADIES. ENGLISH AND FRENCH.

No. 500 FSGreet, WdShtHg tOH, d. c,
Principal. DONALD MACLEOD, A. NJ, Univer-
sIty of Glasgow formerly Head Master of Ravens
croft College and Ashwood School, and Professor
Of Rhetoric aud Bellss Lettres in the Columbia
Institute
This School will be opened on the second Monday
of September next. for the reception Of limited
number of Boarding Pupils and Day Scholars, who
Will he treated, In all respects, members of the
Principals family. The design is 10 offer to Young
ladies' from distance all that is inc uded in the name
OF Home" and To extend to the Day Scholars the
advantages of Home influence.
The Sessions will begin on the second Monday 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 oh
tained at the principal bookstores, and will he for
warded by mail, to any address, on application.
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DOR RENT.-A modern built HOUSE, contain
L ing l2 rooms, comfortably furnished, in a delight
fu and airy location, fronting of the public
ervations, and commanding an extensive view of the
citv, the river, and Georgetown. 1t has through
out water and bathroom. To a careful tenant the
rent will be moderate. Inquire at 4G4 street, sec
ond door from 18th street. je 24-tt
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DOR SALE.-My RESIDENCE on the corner o.
H; rront;na ~ o. arrana ic1 fot h, Capi @
street south 6 feet II inches, and containing nearly
5000 square feet.
may 8-tf w, r. PHILLIPS
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CUMBERLAND COAL.-Now dischartins loo
CkSTLEMAN a BRO,
iya corner eth and B sts., opp. National hotel,
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NEW JEWELRY AND WATCHES.
II. o. HOOD has just returned from the North,
and has brought on fine lot of Fashionable ~
Cameo, Coral, Mosaic, Brilliants, and Plain E,,s1
GOLDJEWELRI. Also, a good assortmeGt(SLS
of fine GOLD and SILVER WATCHES. some
very superior time keepers for ladies and genlemens
use. He has also on hand great variety of STAND
ARD Sll.NERWARE OF his own make, warran-
ted the best quality and will be sold very low. Please
call and examine goods and prices at No. SS8 Penn,
Av., sign of the Large Spread Eagle. jy To-
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GREEN GIN NGER-GREEN GINGER
KING BURCHELL,
iyS Vermont avenue aad 18th street.
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A w BOOK s.
IL Wharton's American Criminal Law; fourth
edition.
WhartOn's Precedents of Indctments;-new edition.
Wharton's Law of Homicide.
Pritchard's Admiralty Digest.
Addison on Contracts new edition.
Sedgewick on Statutory and Constitutional Law.
Hill on Trustees; new edition.
Chitty on the Law Of Carriers.
angI FRANCK TAYLOR.
SMOKED BEEF-SMOKED BEEF.--A lot Of
- ehoioe SMOKED BEEF for family use, received
to-day, and for sale by
y9 cor. Vermont ave. and 18th street.
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Instructions on the Guitar, in Drawing and Paint
ing will he given by competent Teacher, should a
class sufficiently large be formed. au lm
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FOR RENT AND SALE.

EOR SALE.-A very comfortable three-story
BRICK DWELLING, situated on the west
side of 9th street west, between u and III north.
Price 81 600 half in cash, balance in g. l2 and I8
months or If all should he paid in cash. deduction
7th street.
jy % POLLARD WEIR. Agent.
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NOV Is THE TINE TO DRINK MALT
~ NLIOUORS-ARNY SHlNN are the only
ones in the District who have stock PORTER and
ALE, aud always have a supply on hand SO give
them trial Leave your orders with the drivers, or
Gaorgetown N q iv22
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WATCHES, JEWELHN,
w AND SILVER WARE.
have Just received a new supply Of FINE
WATCHES, GOLD CHAINS, and a large assOrt-
ment of RICH JEWEBRI of every deScnpto
which makes stock at the present tune of
the most complete IN the city.
have lust finished (nn the premises n very large
assortment Of PURE SILVER WARE, among
which NAV he found a DIIDSIINER TEA KET-
TIE superior to anything before exhibited in this
cIty,-the weight of which is l25 ounces, capacity
quarts.
Both citizens and strangers are invited to call and
examine. ii. O. HOOD,
ie 28- So Paave.. near 9th street
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Watches, JeWelry, &c.

w ID. EICHLER,
w. No. T SEVENTH STREFT,
between u and T. streets, west side, PRAC- 3>
TICAI. MATCHMAKER, keeps constantly SyAl
ON hand fine assortment of WATCHES andS Ssh&
JEWEIRY. ap va 6ms
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To those that seek relief from the maadies Of the
teeth. can cheerfully recommend DIR. - Bally q
superior Dentist he made a set Of porcelain teeth
for one Of my family and plugged several teeth Tor
myself and the work has al stood well for than
ten years. ROBERT Il. NIXON.
of the Va. Conf Of the VI. T.. Church south.
A AnrlfI