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RRADYS GALLERY, 1852 Pennsylvania avenue,
I'D Seventh street. Swecny enhoisc FAINT Co.'S
Banking ouseMr BRADY begs respectfully 10 inform the public
that the liberal he has received
opening his Photographic Gallery Washington he WILL
ary his original intention, keep during the
months.
An efficient Of artists will be constantly attendance to
photographs ambrotypes the possible
Prices ranging from dollar nfnoayds.
The collection portraits of distinguished at this gallery tho
world and public inspection every
days exccpted) from y a. m, 10 J, p.
l-eod3mos
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rIlHE FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS

(nlty miles Washington having
reganed the late this establishment will be opened
the 18th the direction M
ent and most eiabie, courteous assistants =,
will be order
guests regain high reputation Springs
orange railroad Alexandria at III morning
and in TIE and at e1{, and
day leaving Richmond also twice day thus aordng the
venien. mode or
The will be- 20 per day. per $40 per
month"; $40 months 500 ending
Der children year old and under II half
halfprce. THOMAS GREEN
M
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TINE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
II YORK
February 1858 p5, Secured in state
bonds and mortgages
FrederckS Winston president Abbott
A. Y p Garnett NJ D., examining physician te5 Ninth street
Pamphlets and further information
CHARLES DE SEIDFN Agent
June 22--d6ms No 507 Seventh street
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CHARLES LONDON CORDIAL GIN,-THE

~ ORIGINAL AND ONLY LONDON GIN IMPORTED. This Gin,
distilled in London from sound barley under tho
British excise laws decacy with of
juniper berry and OF the
table Kingdom rendering H. the opinion the
cal men, the purest and safest sdmunnt diurec drink
is delicious toDc soft delicate differing entirely
from other Gin devoid
des the article known Holland Gin Schnapps Objectionable
Though not intended medicine recommended by physicians
generally in Of Dyspepsia Govt Rheumatism opsy Gravel
Collie Cholera Fever and Ague Structure Diseases the
the Kidneys and the Bowels Nervous Debility whilst the
weaker will find by It's adoption relief from those distress
ing which frequently attend their delicate organization
Dr. Valentine Mott OF New York. tho highest medical authority
CAEss LONDON CORDIAL GIN only superior
other but the best article the has SEEM
1t peculiarly adapcd to settlers in the southern and western
States well travellers changes OF and
thirty
by all druggists gocers country merchants
Bay only NONE OTHER IMPORTED
May be had In Washington OF Ford Brother Daniel
Wilson, Hamilton Leach Wallace Eliot, Richard J Ryon.
EDMUND G. CHARLES,
Importer, No. 40 Broadway, York
EDMUND G. CHARLES, Importer,
Mar lily 40 Broadway, New York.
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PINDING ESTABLISHMENT--I have fitted up
~ the large rooms jackson Hall for Bndey
hand quantity OF tho FIRST quality % tfns
Of binding which am ready do with despatch and du
rabinty n DFyUaM
M"aiNoioS, juno a. ros July 2-eod2w
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CtIXTII WARD.-The regular monthly meeting of
- ward Democratic Association win be hold in Ana
CO. Il, Han this riday) evening 9th ~ O'Clock Members
are requested 20 DO punctua In attendance,
July 9-u W. oBhh, secretary
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ORDNANCE UYf1tF,
Washington, juno IS, 1858.

The Evening STAR Sun and Argus at Bamore
Philadelphia Herald Daily News Journal
York. Post Boston Times Hartford Enquirer CINCINNATI
South Enquirer and Examiner Richmond
Va and Bownlow' Wing Knoxville Tenn win please publish
the foregoing notice till 18th ofJuy next and forward this
copy OF the first paper containing II.
June
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-07-09

n5y-FouRru WARD.--There will be a meeting of
Tho anti Know Nothngs this riday) evening, July
cmby Rooms avenue to nominate Alderman place
Of J. H. Goddard, resigned. July
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-07-09
: BY J. O. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.

DY VIRTUE OF DEED OF TRUST TO THE
subscriber bearing date tho 3ls OF December in the
eighteen hundred and fifty six sa6D and recorded IN ber A.
sea- debt Juson
Mitchell the subscriber at IL o'clock M on Friday July 3oh at
auction Washington city D. accomplish
said deed will offer for sale public auction the
try called lexington in Washington county being the resi-
dcnce bounded the east by the
Badensbug onthe BY the land Of the late Washington
Keang's lands and south by the city
boundary very highly improved and contains hundred
am (l07) or thereabout
Terms purchaser will be required fourth Of
hand at tho time OF SALE tho residue IN o.
Is months from the day of SALE with interest thereon nom
his such deferred payments secured
" a deed Of of the premises.
shall fail comply with the terms Of sale within
sac the subscriber the right
for cash, after ten days previous notice.
at risk Of such defadltng purchaser
JOHN T. MITCHELL, Trustee.
July 7--eo8ds j. Q. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
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Z W. -
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET.

tFor the week ending July 7,hl
The total receipts Of all stock at all the yards for the
week were as follows t-W Etf
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DEDFORD SPRINGS-This we'll known and de-
I'D lghu SUMMER RESORT will be opened for the reception Of
10th june until the LIST OF October.
spacious buildings erected last fully
Completed establishment
style will be
celed in any part Of the United States. t- 4Eat#
under the Mr.. A.G ALLEN,
experience and attention his
the aniplcs OF comfort and kind treatment.
the other OF tits deemed proper
passengers reach Bedford by daylight ride
Chambersburg .ft
supply
individuals BEDFORD WATER BARREL caboy
in bottles at the following prices, at the Springs, viz:
For barrel mulberry 81 90
For a 90
u mulberry 90
For !.
Carboy, gallons rs
Bottles, !. SO
carefully prepared that purchasers
upon receiving the fresh and sweet
All communications should be addressed TO
THE BEDFORD MINERAL SPRINGS CO.,
June 30--d4w Bedford county, Pa.
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CIrY PA@monR RAILRoADs of the principal argu-
ments says the Baltimore SUM against city passenger
railways is the alleged danger which every pedestrian
would be subjected to of being knocked down and run
by the cars. On the 4th of July, in Philadelphia,
Fifth and Sixth streets filled with pedestrians, and
the ran, all day, crowded with men, women and
children The same the case in regard to the West
Philadelphia road which has just gone into operation
STILL the Ledger remarks that it has yet to hear of
single accident caused to the many hundreds Of persons
who used the road of the thousands of citizens who
continually crossing the tracks. There were no
runaways from fireworks soaring horses ON the tracks
though accidents of this kind to coaches carriages &c.
were common. city passenger railroad has been in
operation in Philadelphia since last January and the first
accident causing personal injury has yet to be recorded
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BISHOP McIIvAN THE Western Epscopalian states
mat The health of Bishop McIlvan is such as to give
much concern to his friends Whilst presiding at re-
cent convention, says the above-named paper che rose
ana stated in substance that very peculiar sensation
nad come over him, accompanied by remarkable lapse
@ memory He desired the business to proceed called
hev Dr. Burr to the chair and retired In about half
m nour he came back and resumed his post but it was
oneme before he could readily call the names of mem
ucs wishing to address the house. He had similar at
ack while recently at the East, and while going home
om church on Sunday he had another. He did not re-
n 10 The church in the afternoon, but was there at
ght and spoke with remarkable clearncss and energy
r church he replied oheerfuy TO all inquiries about
nS health and expressed himself as feeling in way
uncomfortable He rested well that night and left New
next day In apparently good health. There may be
nng very seriously threatening in what the Bishop
@ lately expcropccd, but the repeated attacks and the
VWIedge that other members of his family have sud
been called away, have filled his friends with pain
S prehensions, and should the prayers of the
everywhere to ascend that the life and usefulness
militant"
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THE USE or COTTON.

In recent number of the Charleston Courier there
curious and interesting communication touching certain
to which cotton may be applied 1t that
gentleman of South Carolina by the name of Lsgae,
has been for many years engaged in experimenting upon
the 6bres Of cotton wood with view OF COMPRISING
them into permanently solid form. He first succeeded
so far to create compact substance which
elastic, plastic under the fingers and hard wood He
called it cotton wood and caused various articles of furn
ture to be fashioned from this novel material for his
use. One two Of these exhibited at the South
Carolina Institute and obtained gold medal He next
went step further and obtained plastic substance
fire and water proof and possessing every quality de-
srable in the best roofing. From this 1t was but step
to the construction of material suitable for vertical
wallis and capable OF any amount of moulding and relief
so that If the statements and antpatons of the cores
pendent of the Charleston Courier correct house
may be built from foundation to rooftrce of compressed
cotton nearly hard stone and quite mpcnctra
bic to the elements and 1t may be built in half the time
would take to lay the bricks in brick house of the
same size and at about onethird of the cost The work
man has ample opportunity to give the surface any APP
peaance he pleases IL may be smooth corrugated
plain or wrought into any forms that taste fancy may
prescribe And In the preparation of this material, all
The refuse and worthless cotton the plantation and
even the swecpngs of cotton factories hitherto rejected
even by the paper maker, may be freely used.
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TOY! JOYll TO THE AFFLICTED The great
q discovered last for tho OF gue and Fever
Complaint Dyspepsia and all diseases of the stomach Doctor
Aphonse uba the University of Edinburgh and long
practitioner Of medicine tho Island OF St. Thomas,
West indies has discovered not only new remedy but
principle In the treatment of the above diseases
L. claims have discovered medicine which when taken
the circuaon and by coming in
of the disease effects immediate Wish
much good possible he will send such ofhs afflicted
fellow beings require this recipe with full and explicit dcc
working by their enclosing twenty-five cents eight
three cent United States postage stamps. Address
DIR. AIPHONSE L0UBAT
Washington City, D. c.
BThe will be returned in all cases where does not
give entire satisfaction.
July 7-3s
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A CARD. CASPARIS has q lot of Superior Old
IA Wines and Liquors, bottles on hand which he from
agothe thing for medicinal
respectfully invited ca and try Table Caret Of last falls
lust received. July 4--1wds
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-07-09

PRoMr ACTION. We understand that William Rich.
ardson watchman has been dismissed by the mayor for
assaultng colored hack driver. The course of the
mayor in this in every other respect has met the
prevail of our citizens.
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I1oR WHITE LINEN COATS. PANTS. Ar

LNOR WHITE LINEN UUAIS, PANIS, AND
IL VEssrgc lots of all the best and most fabrics
With stock of select cloths, casmees, and vestngs.
Cavas under shirts gloves suspendcrs, hahoe handker
chiefs, (lk and lnen,) umbrellas, &c. \,
price only and deviation consequently person Is
charged 5 I
articles, prices and fair dealing may relied an
| +.
We the cash for bill due the LIST promo The
credits which shortened compelled
shorten the time on which SELL
PERRY & BROTHER,
central Store" west building
June 2S-10tdf opposite Centre Market.
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FURNISHED H0USE--For Rent a ecnteelly fur
nishcd house Of nine street wllards Hotel
address FURNISHED House box 500 CITY Post once,
July TIT
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INSURANCE COMPANY.
Capdal 5000 OOOi

10000 CdpuaI SZVU, UUU n
st STOCKHOLDERS INDIVIDUALLY LIABLE.
only company Washington having such clause its char
tor.
Risks buildings, merchandise furniture &c. the
rates
Besides capital the company the individual liability
Of each stakeholder
liable FOR losses.
omco-Corner Pennsylvania and Tenth street.
VIM. +. Bayly Benz. Bcan, Francis Mohun
Y. Halliday, Hudson Taylor VIM. 0rmo,
Samuel Bacon, Joseph Bryan, M w. Gait
NJ B-No charge made for policies
--tl m JAMES c. NJ, SURE, President
GRAFTON D. HANSON, Secretary. 80 June 27--ly
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A NEW EXCURSION STE AsEn-Tbe James Guy" the
tow-boat which recently met with serious accident,
being fitted up excursion boat On Thursday next
she will take the Baptist Sunday School to Glymont,
which will be her first performance in her new service
THIS steamer has power equal to tbirtyve horses and
will be very fast boat.
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THE ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION AT GEORGE
TOWN

dense throng yesterday afternoon assembled within
the walls of this venerable institution to witness the
ercses of the exhibition. Among those the stand
noticed President buchanan and niece the president
Georgetown College, Mayor Crawford of Georgetown be-
sides many distinguished ladies' and gentlemen, too
merous to mention. The distribution of crowns medals
and prizes was enliveed by music of the highest order
vocal and instrumental cavatina, " La Gdzza Lddra "
by Rossin sung by Miss Ellen Walker and accompanied
on the piano by Miss M Forsyth, especially admired
We have heard singing that pleased better than
the Coronation Ode the solos of which executed
by Miss M. Dougherty of Harrisburg, Pa
Towards the close of the evening the first honois of
the AGA iemy bestowed by the President of the
United States Misses Frederic Of Georgia. and May
bee of Indiana. Rev. B. A. Mcguire of the College
then addressed the young ladies in few pthy remarks
congatuang the successful competitors for academic
honors and thanking Mr.. Buchanan, IN the of the
good sist and pupils then present. for the graceful and
obging manner in which he performed the somewhat
tedious task of distributing the honors The young
ladies then marched from the hall TO the music of five
harps and piano. and the audience proceeded to visit
and examine the specimens of painting aud other points
of attraction IN the large and well ordered Academy.
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CONTESTED ELEcros. lit is understood Says the Alex
anda Gazete that Hugh Latham intends contrasting the
election Of James S. Hallowcll for seat in the Common
Council The ground of contest alleged is the closing
of the polls on Tuesday before sunset
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and Editors.--The propri-
wv the well popular paper Rural
Southerner about Missouri would
the office and This opportunity the only paper
OF the kind In tho South and the only wealthy
ous county Population the about 1000 Apply
RICHARD EDwARIS.
Box 1927, Baltimore
copy may DO sent 70 rersons wishing 70 sect June
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The LINES MAroR.--We regret to be compelled
to state that the Mayor has been confined to his by
illness since Wednesday last He has suffered from
attack of bilious cholc and although he was anxious
to attend to the muarious duties Of his position his
physician has forbidden him to leave his room He hopes
to be able to get about again on Saturday next
Notwithstanding his confinement, he is actively en-
gagged with the assistance Of Captain Goddard in max
ing out the list of extra police authorized by the special
police bill. The public understands very well how
mistakes may be made in selecting these policemen from
the large number Of applicants but assure our
readers that the Mayor becomes cognizant Of
the unathuness of any Of them, either of his own pos
tive knowledge upon the representation of any re-
spectacle citizen, that officer will be removed and bet
ter appointed The Mayor will adhere to this prn
cplc throughout his administration for 1t is his purpose
to elevate the standard of the municipal officers by ap
pointing the best to fill the places. The pledges
which the Mayor made before the election win be most
faithfully performed and in the discharge of his duties
we feel confident that he viii BIO respecter of per
sons"
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GroRoErowN FEMALE SEMINARY. The exhibition OF the
Georgetown Female Seminary Miss Harrovcrs win take
place this evening at the seminary building at O'Clock
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WnIARDs HorxL. -The work on the extension OF thIs
building on the corner Of and Fourteenth streets, ID
rapidly progressing We learn that the enterprising pro
pietors Of this establishment DESTROYS of still further
tending their premises carrying negotiations for
the purpose Of obtaining the adjoining lot street,
occupied by the street Presbyterian church. under
the pastoral charge of Rev Dr. Gurley and where the
late Rev. DIR. Laurie so long oficiated 1t Is extremely
doubtful whether the church and congregation will
sent to abandon spot endeared TO them by many
haliowcd recollcctions it, however, such be the case 1t
Is probable that they will unite with Rev Dr. Eckard
congregation worshppng at the Presbyterian church
on New York avenue and erect on that site edifee
capable Of accommodating the two congregations. We
understand that the trustees Of street church will short
ly hold a meeting, In order to decide the subject.
EDWARD EvxRErr AssocIAIios.-This association Is
composed of young men, and holds its regular meetings
every Thursday evening Kellys Select School, the
some time and has gone silently in the attainment of
Its object Of literary and oratorcal culture Its members
are from various branches of industry and professions
the only requirement of membership being honorable
character Its doors open to all young who may
wish to improve themselves in literature and oratory and
prepare themselves If intending to pursue professions to
appear before auditories with advantage and
Last night at Corcorans Hail. the association celebrated
It's anniversary by address from Mr. Clephane edu-
cation and lecture by Mr.. c. G. Callan the benefit
Of literary associations The efforts of both these young
gentlemen commendable, and listened to with
attention by the respectable audience present
"a =
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A CARIBOU patrons are hereby notified that all
open upon ledger made or the 10Th
stan will be presented preparatory settlement
July uniform practice need only
that every presented meet with
cheerful prompt response
juno 27--eod4wn 4ret II00E BROTHER x co.
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TIE Dusr has become intolerable almost and many Of
our citizens praying earnestly for rain as means of
relief It Is fortunate circumstance that the weather
has become moderately COOL since otherwise tho suffer-
ing of pedestrians would be very much increased
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National Hotel.
United states Hotel.

John Crawford Georgia Singleton Wooon, Rockville, Nd
KincheIoc, Snddlebury, Va u Wooton, do
J N Kncheoe, Fauquier co, Va Srother Ohio
A Deahl Alexandria Thos DE Grafcnreid, Chester, @
John Young Washington, d Miss De Granenreid, do
withcrs, Fairfax Va MISC v Do Grafenreid, do
John Caiyo, Richmond Va Miss Nicholson, = do
Edward Wcotton, Rockville Md @ "h
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RRaL EsrAu.s-Wall Barnard auctioneers sold last
evening lot Is in Davdsons subdivision of square 3l6
fronting rs feet street north, and running back 100
feet 18th street west to alley and improved with
a twoanda-half story brick dwelling and store. The
above property purchased by T. A. Tschaey for
| So, $50.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-07-09

THE POLICE MAGISTRATES of the city have returned
three hundred and sixty five cases for the month of June
This quite too large and we hope that under the
order of things the returns for the present month will be
greatly decreased
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u,HE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY

meeting the stockholders Of Teln-
graph Company company
Thursday, july IL O'clock day,
OF said company tho ensuing
other business tho
stockholders, JOSEPH SAIER,
June 24-324Juy1&6 Secretary.
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Lssss DssfsA Friday at 10 N,
Arrive ct Fort Recovery by 6PD,
Lssvs Fer, Recovery Saturday IT San,
Arrive It Dcss6sid BY
1850 From Deer6sId. BY Ridgsviie, EmmsstvIs. Fair
visw. and Albany, TO Granville, 30 miles and
b,ck, once week.
Leave Dess6eld Tuesday q, 8 m,
Arrive 1t Granville by IL m,
Leass GYsnviHs Tuesday st p mi
Arrive = Dect6etd by p m.
Proposals u Union City will b consid-
sved. ~
1870 Prom Union City, BY Mars Hill. and Jordsp, to
Fort Recovery, (Ohio,) 20 miles and back, twice
week.
Leave lJnion City Thuvsdsy II 9 am;
Arrive at Fort Recovery BY - m;
Leave Fot Recovery at pm,
Arrive At Union City by Jpn,
1871 Prom Mt. Vernon TO Farmenvils, 81 miles and
bsek, week.
Leave Nj. Vernon Saturday at pm;
Arrive u FssDeisvihs BY p M
Leavs FamsssvAIs Saturday At 81 m;
Arrive at M. Vernon BY A m.
Proposals end q New Harmony will be con
sdered.
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Leave Dallas same day at pm,
Arrive at North Eagle day by m.
1857 From Lansing, by Camp Creek, West Windsor,
Charlotte Walton, and Ovet to BeIsview, 35
miles and back, thee times a week.
Leave Lansing Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at
Arrive at Beleview same day BY pm;
Leave Belleview Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Arrive at Lansing same day BY s p m.
1868 From Lansing, by Oneida Chester, Vermontvle,
and Merritt, to Hastings 40 miles and back, once
week.
Leave Lansing Wednesday at s mi
Arrive At Hastings same day by 7pm
Lcave Hastings Tuesday ut am;
Arrive at Lansing day by Z p IN.
Proposals for service twice week are invited
1868 From Lansing, by Avcrson Woodruff, Perry, and
Antrim, 10 Byron, So miles and back, once
week.
Leave Lansing Friday at am;
Arrive at Byron by m;
Leave Byron Saturday al a M,
Arrive 1t Lansing by 6pm
1880 From Lsnsine. by DeiA, Grand Ledge Mud ceek
back, week.
Leave Lansing Friday at IL m,
Arrive al South Cass next day BY IL nj
Leave South Cas- Saturday at pm;
Arrive At Lansing next Monday BY II m;
Proposals for semw oskiy service are invited
1891 From Lansing by Waucouas, Nstth Eagle, Port
land, and Maple, to Lyons 80 miles and back,
three timer wesk.
Leave Lansing Monday. Wednesday, and Friday at
cam,