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FREDERICK FEMALE SEMINARY,
FREDERICK CITY MD

SCHOLARS will be received at any time
- during the year, and will be charged from the
date Of their entrance TO the end of the scholastic
year. The lst Of January would be most appro-
pirate time for them TO commence
This Institution has steadily and permanently in.
creased in numbers for the last eleven years. until
the present capacious edfce which is 80 feet 'front.'
90 feet Deep and four stories high became entirely
inadequate to the growing wants Of the school.
In August last the Trustees commenced another
building of the size and external appearance
the west side of the present edifce This building
is now under roof, and will be ready for occupancy
early in the spring.
This addition will give us the largest and most
beautiful exhibition room in the CITY, six large pro-
fessorsrooms, eighteen additional high, airy lodging
rooms, and the whole of the high basement will be
fitted up for gymnasium for the young ladies TO
exercise in during inclement weather. These inn
provements make il one of the most extensive and
complete establishments in the United States
This Institution has an able and efficient Board OF
Professors and Teachers, good Library, excellent
Musical Instruments, an extensive Chemical and
philosophical Apparatus, and IL is confidently be.
eved that IT oilers as many facilities for mparting
thorough, extensive, and refined education as any
Seminary in the land
The schooi Is not sectarian, on the contrary, the
young ladies are strictly required To attend sucb
Church as parents designate accompanied always by
Teacher.
For Board and Tuition, including furnished Rooms
Lights, Fuel, Washing, etc., $500 per Scholastic
year. payable half yearly In advance.
For Circulars, and other particulars address,
II. WINCHESTER, President.
References in Washington Citu D. 81
Josiah r. Polk, Esq, vespasian Ellis. ESQ.
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A Grand jury aione 10 seaa

Inere are four persons who had haan ,,S,...
y sne iate Grand (D Jury for riot but wbsn 49,
s ,a' saue on not particle Of evidence could :.
pund against them. So"'1 =
9uage Crawford admitted that there uss ~
PROOF OF the guilt OF these parties br, .t4 N -
testimony which had any reference ~ .ha ~ .ns
N TIER favor; still, he refused to entsrtain ~
alo.on OF their counsel, to instruct the iurv ~
nnu verdict for their acquittal '' =
.No"' mere is subject for reflection and o.,
tam queries naturally suggest themselves. Whv W.
uoes tne Grand Jury find out some ttinos no mncI
easier tnan II does Others TO wit :-lOne az the
easy tnings) finding bill of Indictment against tho
.Is .Iur innocent men just alluded to. One Of the
ehihgs not SO ensy:--fnding out that tha NILS
were open from shortly before Tia Mavor r and
oap1. 1oddard rode up, till the Marines arrived
some n. three and half or four hours. .rl
ihae Grand, august body appears 10 have beep
yery snarp and very dull, by turns. When thay
snousht there Was chance for them To make out
s1nleenlng against members of the Americar, party
"''o "efe innocent they were sharp:
He lie must have optics sharp, ween.
~ see what is not to be seen.'
hut when they found that a fair iuye.t;0a,io,
was beginning to threaten the reputation ~ tha;.
~ Nv pontlcai party, then, all at once they would
~. Il. empowered ny such dullness of percent;on
Tha, 1sy iound ~ quite impossible to proceed
came to full stop. s4uuueniy
Inese alternate fits Of sight and blindness n ~
urhna Jury are easily ACCOUNTED for pnon carta;n
pllucipies !, Wen known in natural pb;losnnha
sumo oodies have an inherent tendency ~ an.
proach each other; while some other bodies baya
= lepuehcy 60 separate from or push each other
asuhder These phenomena are called attyrc,;o1
and repulsion 11S1', y - -. 'Aneu - a'9rac''on
As IN nature, so in politics, there a,a \,
1na iepulsions and the gentlemen Of the Grand
Jury have shown, in the most ccnclusive manner a
lhas aus sney are not exempt om those influences
! wen tney approached an INQUIRY that seemed
= ~ promise sorGething against some members of
.''o ALL .can party, they were attracted ~ n.
am, ana tney seized it with avidity. But when the
subject sqaeaated the other aoay, there was ~ once
q strong repulsion-they were Off: tbev dronnsd
II, like hot potato.
Sucn partiality as was exhibited first hv Nor.
sna s asooyer, IN selecting for the Grand Jury 4
SCI of political partisans to try class of men dif
.ssus rom them in their political views and
secondly, by that Grand Jury CONDUCTING their in
yesngations in the manner they did. deserves as
we nave no doubt it will receive. the indionant
reouke OF an insulted people. Ii Is burnine
shanie that such things have to be even name9
y u lwnat is cailed) this land of freedoml Great
you! 10 what doom are we tending! Trial by an
impartai jury is one of the dearest rights of
american freemen, corrapt jury is a batter.
'ngranl, welded against one of the Pillars OF
AahRicAN A LIDERTY!!i But we have not done vet.
YINDEX.
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and unprincipled party which ever had existence
in free government.
our conclusion is, therefore, that there win be
put Two parties in the Presidential field Of 1860
the disorganized and rotten bunker democracy on
the one side, and all those opposed to it on the
Other The question Of slavery In the Territories
Denlg settled we take our stand with the latter,
and shall strike for triumph which ahal wine the
bogus national, Buchanan W alker democracy out
of existence. ssa Jf h ~~s
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SIMKIys, M. ID.

SrR: The pair of spectacles you furnished me yes
terday particularly satisfactory to me- They are
very decidedly the best possess and am the owner
Of eight nine pairs carefully selected in different
places and from opticians recommended to me on ac-
count Of their professional standing in France Eng
land and the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
of the eyes for the purpose Of preserving and mprov-
ing the sight
Respectfully yours, ChAs. CALDWELL,
Professor ofM. c., Louisville, Ky.
Mr. j. TOBIAS.
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UNITED STATES SESAToRs.-The Legislatures of
OF Tennessee, Virginia, Texas, Kentucky and Ala
bama are TO elect U. S. Senators at their next
sessions. Tennessee has to choose two. Texas
win probably choose two.
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PrrEnspuRe. october 2l. 1s64.

PETERSBURG, October 81, 1854
About five years ago. obtained from Mr.. Tobias,
in Washington, pair of Glasses for the Spectacles
which ] used, and found them Of great assistance
to my decaying vision; and my opinion of him is
that he is skiful in the preparation Of glasses for
eyes not too far gone to be benefited by such aid.
j. r. MAY.
See for more testimonials, the Evening Star.
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small neat. MONTHLY NEwspAPER, edited by T. II. .
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IN oHURCH AND STATE, commences with Japu.
YEAR. - -
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To TuE TRUSTEES or PUBbIc ScHooLs.
... Washington. August &. 1sb7
"Fs UDNWttU BIH dTTO
WASHINGTON, ID. c.


Washington, August 5, 1857
Gentlemen: We deem il our duty To call your ar
tention, Trustees Of the Public Schools OF wasb.
ington city TO young lady, residing in the Fourth
Ward on Delaware avenue, by the name of Miss Juli.
A. II. Hays, the daughter Of Bertrand f. Hays, for.
mery of Virginia. This young lady has given great
satisfaction 20 many parents on account of the ad
vancement Of their children in their studies. She is
lady of high attainments and Of the best families
and we know her 70 be well adapted and qualified 10
teach all the branches Of an English education, and
that she viii take pride in the advancement Of her
pupils, and use every effort to make them good and
ripe scholars With the consent Of the lady, and the
appreciation OF her parents, we, who have been her
patrons, call on your dignifed body to give her q
position as teacher in the Public Schools We shall
be highly gratfed If she is successful believing that
she viii give satisfaction to all
Samuel Cassida, Nathaniel Miller
Winright Preston Michael T: Bayne,
George Butterbaugh, K t, Mills,
w. ~ King, Francis Ward,
George Cunningham, Mary Brown,
John T. Pilson. .....
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Mr.. j. TOBIAS.
WAsuIyeroN. Apo. !. 1s55.

WAsHINGToN, Aug. 8, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity of hay
ing two Of glasses-one for use in the daylight
and one for lamp light-I procured one set from Mr.
Tobias which answered both purposes. have used
his for several months, and find them excellent.
EDwAD STUBS,
OF Department Of State
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NoRroLK. VA. July d. ls54.

NORFOLK, VA, July "a, 1854.
In the experience of even two years, i have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectacles that were
exactly adapted to the weakness Of my sight. This
Inconvenience Mr.. Tobias seems to have removed
for the present by the substitution for me of better
and more suitable Glasses. They are clear crystal
like, and comfort able to my eyes. / would COM
mend him to those who, from age other infrmity,
require artificial aid in this way.
j. j. SIMKISs. NJ d.
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and papers from o. until o'clock p IN. except
OH Sunday, when it is open from to 10 g. M, and
ftom TO p. m.
Postage on all letters and transient newspapers to
places within the United States must be prepaid.
(Signed)
JAMES g. BERRET, Postmaster.
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LYNoHBuRG, Nov. l, 1854.
From an examination of Mr.. Tobias's Glasses
and from his observations and remarks, am con-
vinced that he is q skilful optician.
j. j. BLAcKFoRD, NJ d.
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Our Paris Correspondence.

PARIS, April 2, 1851.
Interest Created IN Fronoe by ne English RELATIONSHIP
Manchester School Of Polliodns Anolysct-I'vomoiiOn
Lord CoVley in the PeerogeTcliiSh State Of s Relation
ls4uccr Austria and Sardinid-7hoatricui La0atioa-
Funny Prediction Of Hume, he american SPirI RcRpr-
The Neuohatd Question, DC, DC.
One would suppose that the elections now taking place
in England had the interests of France IN their keeping
uncxamped the interest they excite. In diplomatic cir
Giles is quite impossible 10 exaggerac the vivscty with
which the chances OF each candidate have been discussed
As general rule the opinions Of diplomatic percentages
when they touch details exhibit great Ignorance OF
English Institutions but whole their views have pee"
in regard 70 Lord Pamcrstons success IN aug
meuting his party.
am not that, fond the Napolconss arc uau,
ported with delight At the extraordinary success WIZ"
everything, at the date write. seems TO pro'nise 'ie
English Premier Lord Palmerston has shown ospos'
ton more than once put drag chain on inc emperor
pre- cminen, Influence, and though originally ne SSH
tally served the Imperial turn al the great coup e@
and by bis hearty concurrence tho Eastern war the best
Of instruments are sp, W become blun, amer The
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iness was less active. prices continued to be veil
supported. The operations in coffee and sugar had
been moderate, owing to the cessation Of speculative
purchases. In tea no great variation had occurred,
but rates exhibited diminished buoyancy. The let
tiers from Rouen mention that the market for manu-
features was inanimate for the season, and that
in most branches complaints were made of the limit
ed amount Of purchases.
~aloasu nxioo ~ T.
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PARIS, April 6, 1857.
Effects of Erampte--Ereitiag> Influence Of tie
Engiish Elections on the Public Mind of France
Action of the Secret Societies-Louu Napo-
ieon's Nep Misfress- Anofher Madame de POW
padoxr at Courf-Vint Of the Grand Dsske Con-
sfsnfine-7ns Governor Gensraiship Of India
The Cattle Epidemic m Europe, &C., &c.
II cannot be doubted that the uneasy state OF the
public mind Is greatly acted upon ct the present mo-
ment by the example Of democratic liberty now
witnessed in England. II Is true the press Is slsnced
but there are elements Of work which bid defiance
to the laws Of man. Two nations, separated sys
narrow channel, which Is every day traversed In less
than two hours, cannot by any oct OF man be kept
in ignorance Of the throes and pulsations which beat
in the heart of either. Steam and the magnetic
wire are somewhat more than match TOR Napo.
eonio decree. Accordingly secret societies Of all
kinds were at no time rife az just now, unless one
excep,s the stormiest periods of the Revolution.
The sovernmeut officials and IL in vain 10 attempt 10
follow them up and possess themselves Of their
votcbvords. The most contemplate crudlties Of
no,,t;oaI economy BY which rich and poor may be
brought TO an equal level broaohed and ere fos
tered and cherished because the press has il hands
tied and cannot, - In England disspate them with
line These societies have their roots In the capt.
tai and principal manufacturing towns; but their
branches are spread throughout the country, end are
doing much injury 10 that provincial popularity
which has hitherto been the stronghold Of Louis
Napoleon.
Az to societies the object Of which Is the death
Of the Emperor, not day passes without the dis
covery Of one such. They are In general composed
M the unoaf depraved claanoa- denvAve6 nv dis-
honesty, idenes and pro6gacy, and With tsls or no
education; yet II Il . fact that they are literally
supplied with nsoey, md that no sooner y one bead
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The United States mail Steamship Fulton, Captain
wotten, which left Southampton on the 9Th Of
April, arrived at this port early yesterday morning.
The news is four days later.
The Fulton has brought the following
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LONDON, April 3, 1867.
The nsrt Necessity" Of the Chinese Dispufe-- The
Recent Hetory over the Persians- I've Elections
Probable Absorption Of the Ped PARTY into sse
Liberal Ranks-A French Critic on The Enshsh
Husfrngs--Mr. Simpsons Pictsre of +" Amsyics
and Engio~d'-7ne Opening Season at her
Mcjssty's 7hsofre-7As 7Xsafr,s, &C., &c.
Our news from China is not, after all. 80 satisfsc-
tory 10 lead to the conclusion that hostt,es will
Immediately cease, or that Lord Egin, our Pleuipo
Tertiary win have nothing TO do II ia. in fact. said
that the Chinese Emperor il practising upon u H.
tie piece Of duplicity; and the Times informs "a
that II viii be necessary 70 have very strong mill
tary and naval force there, and TO make A demon.
etrstion a. near within the personal cornsauce of
the Celestial Emperor himself as possible This
simply means that there II TO be another slaughter
There Ia now no strong feeling on this matter. Al
the matter is begun IL must be ended, and people Of
all shades Of opinion agree that now ali disputes
should he well and permanently arranged. II, how.
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II beneath her dignity TO recede. and Sardinia viii
not make the 6rst advances, the rupture will doubt
less continue some time
Voss' Gazette gives the following a. the principal
passage of circular despatch. in which the Aus
trian government expresses its views the presen.
position of the dispute between the Cabinets of
Vienna and Turin
tria attaches TO the rupture OF diplomatic reons 1t is
easy for every TO understand that there that act
serious warning TO Piedmont The foreign Cabinets par
tcuary those Of the two Western Powers have not wit
messed this step with indifferent eyes, and they endeavor
to anticipate Interior consequences by friendly mediation
At Vienna they will with the very best intentions.
Nothing demanded of Piedmont but the observance OF
international rules, and If the medating powers OBJ
what refused to Austria arrangement will be
easy. Should the contrary Count de Cvour enrench
himself behind line OF argument which merely plays on
words without modifying facts, Austria will have to de-
berae the further steps that may prove necessary for
the preservation of her dignity and of her safety.
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schuchardt Gebhardt, two packages. ..... sa5, 6O
A. c. Rossre Co., one package .............. $1,000
L. Won Hoffman & Co. three packages :. ....... T447
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FOREIGN NEWS.

Dates To the 3lst ul,. and 18th inst have been
received from Liverpool by the steamer Arabia
and Ariel, which announce Il decline in all quail
lilies Of cotton from /" ( H. This news has been
anN""sly looked for. Il considerable decline in
cotton was anticipated when intelligence reached
England Of the continued pressure in New York,
and the suspension of her banks. Tho Manclcs-
ter advices are unfavorahe. and the English mo-
nry market WAS depressed. The Bank of Eng
land, by increasing her rates of interest is entlca
v"ring to check the expectation Of specie 10 this
country.
The financial pressure, ii is said, continues to
belclt not only i'll England but in all parts of Er,-
rope except Hussia. This colossal power seems
to Olcast the storm unscatl,rd.
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RIOTS IN NEW YORK.

The bread riots in the CITY of New York, it
scchlS, are assuming an alarming aspect in fact
such has been, and till is The condition of affairs
there, that an active Polic. and Government
troops were required To protect property and
over awe the maddencd rabbIe who tl,ronrcd
the streets With waving banners, inscribed,
bread or blood" Thou. ants Of Inen it. is said
c"ngr"gate from day to day in the Squares cl,r,
oring for tic 'neans to bny bread for themselves
and their starving families. Their cry is. "work,
work, work, whcrewith We may earn bread and
meat for ourselves and little ones, and if this is
denied us. we must help ourselves fiom the abun
dance around uS, we cannot and will not, starve
III this land # plenty This is indeed IL de,ior-
able state Of affairs, and unparalleled in the his
tory OF our country. Such scenes are Of frequent
occurrence in London and Paris In these cities
the starving thousands have more than once
risen in their might aud demanded bread, and
their ciam"rs were Obliged to he needed. And
such must be the in New York the city
authorities will br compelled to prov dc these
people with employment, and the means of sub
s;stencc, or plumber and b!oods!lcd must be the
consequence.
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THE FAIR.

We had not the pleasure Of attending the Fair
III Columbia last week, but learn from those who
We're present that il passed off in fine style. The
number and variety Of articles on exhibition were
much greater than last c... We are pleasc cd to
see from the list that Abbcvile was fully renrc
scntcd and TO many OF the ladies Of our District
premiums were awarded, all of which We have
endeavorcd 10 give below.
The speech Of our ;owns,hau, Col, j. F.. MAE.
SHALL. is said to have given great satisfaction and
elected much praise for it's suggestive and prac,i
cal views upon l'csutjcct of agriculture. Byarc-
solution Of the Association it was ordered that
oOo copies be printed for distribution Hon. r. /.
CISGMAS, of North Caro!ina, was elected unniver
sary Orator for next year. by reference to our
iirst page, part Of Col. Sl's address will BE-.
io"nd' the conclusion of which will bc pub
lislled next week
The following is list of those Of our District
to whom premiums were awarded, which we have
| taken from lengthy catalogue, and il is x,roba
bic that some nuincs may have been overlooked
by us:
RnSf n,ir I ~