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THE FIFTH ANNUAL DISTRI
i button of the
RIDGW PRIZES,

For children in attendance on the
COLORED WARD SCHOOLS
In the city of New York will take place in Beth
esda Church, (Rev. c. B. Ray,) Sullivan street, on
Friday, Oct. 18th, at 3 o'clock P. N.
In compliance with bequest left by the late
Charles Ridgway, of this city, The New York
Society for the Promotion of Education among
Colored Children" will distribute the following
Prizes:
Prizes for Children of Grammar School Grade:
l. Gold medal for the best scholar in mathe-
matics
2. A silver medal flor each sexl for the best gen
eral scholarship, 1.-THE mathematical medalist
not to be a competitor.
3, A book for the boy who gives the best decla-
nation, and for the girl who is the best read
er.
4. A book for each sex for the best writer.
8. A book for each sex for the best specimen of
drawing.
6. A book for each sex for the best specimen of
Painting
Prizes for Children of Primary School Grade.
l. A book for each sex for the best speller and
reader in each of the schools.
2. A book for each sex for the best arithmetcian
in each school.
Addresses are expected from Rev J. Morris Viii
Hams, of Brooklyn, Mr.. Peter S. Porter, and Rev.
c. B. Ray, President of the Society.
PETER S. PORTER, J
PHILIP A. WHITE, Committee
JAMES MiCUNE SMITH,
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HIST AND CHORISTER ofZI0N CHURCH,
corner of Church and Leonard streets New York,
respectfully announces to the public that and
after the twentieth inst, he viii be prepared to
give instructions, through the day or evening, to
such scholars singing societies. clubs, individ-
uals, as may desire knowledge of the most beau
tiful
SCIENCE OF MUSIC.
He also offers his services to churches or indi-
viduals, to sing at, or conduct, for moderate
compensation, the vocal department of concerts
OF exhibitions, or to act agent for persons desir
ing to give concerts.
Persons living at distance desiring information
from this city or vicinity, or wanting to make
purchases IN this market and not having the time
or means to come themselves, might find it advan-
tageous to employ the subscriber, as his circle of
acquaintance is very large and his facilities for
purchasing or selling very favorable.
TERMS, MODERATE.
Please address the subscriber, at the office of
the {" Anglo-Afriean," or at his residence, No. %
Talman street, Brooklyn L. /. 9-tf
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DENTISTRY.
DENTISTRY!

~ Great reduction In prices, at
DR.. JOHN w CLARK'S,
Office 50 Laurens street, near Broome, New York
Now is your time to get very good set of teeth,
that will challenge the admiration of the best
Judges for their service in mastication, articula-
ton, and beauty of proportions, at very low
price.
Call and see specimens.
Teeth filled, cleansed, extracted and regulated
10-5t
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ID. DALAI effectual remedy for Diarrhoea,
Cholera Morbus, and the
SUMNER COMPLAINTS
generally; also cholera preventive
Successful administration of this medicine for
more than half a century, justifes the proprietor
in calling attention to its inestimble value IN the
above diseases. For particulars, see circular ac-
eompanying each bottle. Sold BY druggists gen
erally. Price rs cents. b. FOSGATE,
Auburn, N. Y. Proprietor.
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CHATHAM, y. w.
TERMs-One Dollar per year, invariably in adj
vance.
The g Provincial Freeman" will be devoted to
Anti-Slavery, Emigration, Temperance and Gen
eral Literature It will open its columns to the
views of men of different political opinions, re-
serving the right, as an independent journal, of
full expression, all questions projects affect
ing the people in political way.
Not committed to the views of any religious
sect exclusively, it will carefully observe the
rights of every sect, at the same time that re-
servation shall be made in favor of an existing
difference of opinion as to the views or actions of
the sects respectively.
AS an advertising medium, as a vehicle of infor
nation on Agriculture, and as an enemy to vice
in any and every conceivable form, and la promot-
err Of good morals, it shall be made worthy of the
patronage of the public.
All letters, to receive attention. whether for
publication or on business, must be addressed,
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Secretary Of State.

CRY AND COUNTY OF New York,
Sheriff's Office, New York, Aug. 81, 1859.
hereby certify that the above is true copy
of the original notice received by me from the
Secretary Of State, and now on file in this ofce.
JOHN KELLY, Sheriff.
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DELL,s INTELLIGENCE OFFICE

ID has removed from Al Howard street to 81
Spring street, I'd house east of Broadway lost
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TOR SALE--The goodwill and fixtures of a
L BARRIERS shop in the thriving village of SIAM
ford, Conn. Price $3.50. Apply to ROBT. STE
VEINS, in said village, or at this Office. loft
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MISS MARY C.. Il. MORSE,
III FASHIONABLE DRESS-MAKER,
GO William street,
12-5t Newark, N. J.
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TO THE SHERIFF OF THE
i County of New York Sir: Notice
STATE OF NEW YORK,

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, :
k-A OF 1Ck0
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RARE BARGAIN.--FOR SALE

n AZ Jamaica T.. T. a house and sixteen lots of
ground. for 81 900 Terms, $500 cash, and the
Balance secured by bond and mortgage. Apply
to ]. Scion, Mcneil street, Jamaica. or to Thos.
Hamilton. Is Beek,aay rect, New York. Off
NOE SALE. In the beautiful village OF ia
L maica, L. l., a small cottage, with two lots of
Ground. Price, $500. One half the purchase
money can remain ON bond and mortgage for q
term of years. Apply to Wilson Rantous, South
street. Jamaica, or Thos. Hamilton, AZ Beekman
street New York S-tf
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ALEXANDRIA,.
Correspondence Of The Star.

Correspondence Of The Star. --'.-,, .-i
ALxxANDRIA, August 2, 1859
The ship Silver Star arrived at our wharf YES.
terday, with guano from the Chincha Islands for
Messrs. Fowle & Co. ,..... - =
During Sunday night the dwelling house Of Mr..
]. A. Griffin, on Fairfax street, was broken into
by burglars. and some articles Of wearing pparel
sum Of money, and other things were stolen
while the family were asleep. r--y >, g..
Yesterday. while party Of four persons were
enjoying sail In a newly launched yatch Of one
OF our ship builders, a sudden flaw Of wind upse,
the boat In the vicinity of the bluff and sits occu.
pants were unceremoniously ssducked ., Fortl-
nately, however, a long boat was near BY, and
seeing the disaster fastened to relieve the unfor
tunates. 81 = !
A man living in Maryland came to the CITY YES.
terday to see the sights and among other places
OF interest he visited the vicinity Of that famous
locality known as ''Fishtown,o where he wa,
hospitality received by some Of its residents and
pressed to take social glass for old acauai Mt
ance sake, which he stated to the Mayor be had
an indistinct recollection of doing. He .moug III
nave took two, or mebb three, for all he knowed
Sumce II to say, that when lis awoke to realiza
ton OF "things as thew really existed, he found
himself snugly CHARTERED in the watch house
where he was put last night by the police unit
he should s'feel better" The Mayor dismisyed
the same category again. m !"
In our church report yesterday, the types mad,
us spell in two instances the name Of the Rev ID
+. Wills enormously. - I -r--
No business of interest was transacted by til,
County Court yesterday, owing to the absence o
the prosecuting attorney. Adjourned until thi
morning at IL O'Clock. - CkRLos
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-oEoRaErowN..
CoryssponSessee Of Tia Star.

GEoRGErowN, August 2, 1852.
Col Boyer, an old and highly respectable citi-
zen of our city. expired at his boarding house, OF
Bridoe Sta tMs. Lang,s Hesel,) Yesterday nsrn-
inx,n 10 o'clock. his renhafn1Wih be i1trred
in Oak Hill cemetery, this afternoon 1t O'Clock.
The venerable General Bhco, nstive Of Prinoe
Geofge's county, Nd, but for several yesrs Z
highly resident Of our CITY, and dirk n
one q the Departments al w ashihGtcn Is lyfs,e q
his residence on Dhmbarton street extremely I'M
His physicians and friends have despaired Of all
Complaints Of the drought have become univer.
sal among the farmers and gardeners In the COIN.
ties of Maryland and Virginia north and west OF
US In many places, they Inform US, the growing
corn and Vegetables abe bel ne fftsrally pafehsa
The offerings of beef cattle at the wards yester
day amounted to about 500 head-2iO were pur
chased by District butchers, at s3as4 on the hoof
equal to S6a$S net, and 300 were driven to Balt
more. Some 600 head Of old sheep and lamb,
were In, and sold at S2a2 IS per head Veal calve,
3a4Hc. per ID. gross. Cows aud calves $ahAO al
As yet there Is no wheat arriving by canal Ou
milers have to resort to the Alexandria market fo
supply. No sales have occurred here, which
would furnish reliable quotations, since our last
red would doubtless command 81 05aSl Is, ant
white 81 l5a$l rs. There appears to be bette
feeling In the -four market but no sales of mo
ment occurred Yesterday; standard superfne il
held ut SIS. I5a5 .25. .,,.r. -.
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Items Telegraphed from Washin,ton

WARRINGTON. July 3I.-Presidcnt Buchanan
was to have returned home yesterday, but deter
mined to prolong his stay at Bedford until Tues
day next, at the written request Of Secretary Cas-
The draft of the Mexican treaty, as agreed to by
the liberal government. was forwarded to Mr.
Buchanan for exami natl on and will be laid before
the Cabinet on Wednesday next. As every prop
osition of the Government has been aceeded 10
except that for the cession Of Lower Cali fornia il
ia believed that the terms Of tho treaty as received
from Mr.. Mci.ane will be accepted by the Wash.
in -ston Cabinet
Senior Lerdo is expected to return here in few
days, previous to leaving for England, where he
has reliable assurances Of successful financial
operation with the English bondholders
From the tenor of his late dspatch hes, Sehor Mata
anticipates an early termination or the civil war.
and the complete triumph of the liberal party
WAsHISGToN, August 1.-Col. Sim johnson
one OF the editors Of the late Washington Union
who several months ago was appointed Consul to
havre, has rendered his resignation. The Office,
however, IL not open for composition
SO numerous have the applications for situation,
In the Census Bureau already become that in
order to facilitate responses thereto printed forms
have been prepared, stating that no additional
clerical force will be required until next year
letter received from Secretary Fiovd from
Virginia Springs, states that his health 10 slowly
improving.
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IL From Messrs. Taylor Maury we have the
August number Of Harpers' Magazine, containing
among other readable things some of the best
chapters of Thackeray's - yirginians'' that have
yet appeared. The Harpers announce new features
Of interest for the volume of the Magazine just en-
tered upon.
Also, from Taylor Il Maury, we have Black
woods Magazine for July, containing seven ar
tieles Of interest. The novels of Jane Austen re-
ceivs aPpreciativs notice at the hands of Black
Wood
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The LATE HoN RICHARD Ru.H-Tbe death If
this ilustrous citizen Of Philadelphia has already
been announced by telegraph. He expired very
calmly ana In full possession of his faculties in
the seventy ninth ysar of his age His father. Or
Benjamin Rush, was, In his time, one of the lead
ing men in the colony of Pennsylvania He ran
resented her in Continental Congress, and was
one Of the signers Of the Declaration of Indenend
ence. Aside from this, he was one Of the mos,
celebrated physicians of the early era of PbiIad.l
Phia, ana was In m1ny respects, a man Of superior
aoinues Dr hnsh ieftseveral children OF whom
two sons have handed down the family nam.
with additional honor. These were DR. Jamc.
hush, the distinguished author of the well known
n'eoleAl work on the human voice, and Richard
nosn' ue subject of the present memoir. Rich
ara was educated to the legal profession, in which
ne was well calculated to shine But like hi,
ia'er 'he affairs Of State claimed large share of
MS ai'ehuoh, and, as was characteristics Of III.
idhhy, ne entered upon every matter conojna
~''hih MS care with zeal and thoroupbness RE-
IN the year l7sO, Mr.. Rush, at IN. ..,,.- -.''
thirty-seven, was appointed by Presd.,, ~ y
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister PIenir,,O..''
~ to England. At the termination OF Non.a",-
administration, he was chosen by President a.,
10 MI The highly important position OF sec,-,...,
OF the Treasury, being with Adams and cl,y ..
me division 81 Tartes at that time He served
out his term with credit to himself but a. IN. NIL.
iacs Of the country changed with the expiration
OF Adams's administration, we do not and Mr.
hsn prominent again until near the close of Pres.
ldent Jaekson's second term, when he wa, an |
pointed special agent Of the United States to Eng
iano' 70 nke charge Of the Smithsonian beooesf
a sn,s mission, Mr.. Rush did not again appear
=, III, nAonai poiacs until the year 1871, when be |
VIC. appointed by President Polk Minists, to
ne was IN Paris during the period i'm
me revolution Of Is4s, but upon III. 1880.
Ienerai Taylor to the Preside,cv - -
mango took place In the diplomatic s.,v,os 20
VI, Richard Rush retired finally from n..,ca.,
V vi 70 which be had been 20 long enssa,d :
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Reform IN THE CHUkcH.-We see by the Lon
don correspondence Of the Churchman, that a
pretty effective war is making upon what is
called the "Pew System," in all the Churches
Of the Establishment in England. The object of
the war is to demolish the pcws altogether, so
that rich and poor may meet together, all on the
same level, without distinction. The revenue lost
in pew rents, II is proposed to make good by vol.
Untary contributions
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IVA Philadelphia, on Saturday evening,
very large meeting Of citizens was held in indie
pendenee Square, in favor of the City Railroad
cars running on Sunday. The stage for the ac-
commodation of the speakers were appropriately
ornamented, and fine band OF music was in at
tendance Several speeches were made, and a
preamble and resolution in favor Of Sunday travel
was adopted ..
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II Delos E. Sill. editor of the Cattarauyus,
". Y, Freeman, lately made fancy report Of a
trial for breach Of promise, in which Miss Shaw
OF Buffalo, obtained verdict for 81 900 from Van
Camper, tickle swain. The defendant has sued
and recovered 9, 900 damages for the libel Just
balancing the sum mulcted for the lacerated feel
ings Of the lady.
The PhiladelPhia Bulletin. from which we clip
the above, forgets to add that the 81 600 damages
for the libel were awarded BY a young lawyers,
debating club, and is not therefore exactly collect
able
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O The people Of portions Of the West are
suffering at the present time serious incon
and los from drought. In portions Of Kentucky.
where the soil 10 based upon Limestone roc ks from
one to three feet below the surface the bluegrass
pastures, ordinarily 20 green and ,luxuiant, have
turned to dull brown color, and would burn a.
readily as frost bitten grass s9's-s1
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IL The New Haven Palladium denies the
statement that the attention now given by collegi
to athletic training interferes with success in
scholarship. .- craze
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Personal


49, DR.. Patrick and family, and Hon. @. NJ
Conrad, Of La, are at the National
Ihe Chevaiier Wikof has reached Hong
Kong, China, on his trip as bearer of the hines.
treaty, and writes from thence some lively letter,
to the N. Y. Herald. He describes the inhabitan,
OF the Island OF Penang as being very agreeable
voted to music, the piano being the favorite in.
strument. "
-. 1t was yesterday stated, on the authority n,
the New York Tribune, THAT the Rev. w! /,
Haley has been spending a few DAYS with his
friends, the Hon. ID. E. Sfckles and lady. at their
country seat at Bloomingdale." This n,av he N
but It appears from the Charleston 6. CT Courier
Of Saturday, that the same reverend gentleman
was to preach on the ensuing Sabbath in a o MI.
he has been In Charleston for the last month.
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u Mr.. w. t. Aymar, of the Louis Wells
Equestrian Troupe, proposes to eclipse the Blon
din feat at Niagara, by turning a somerset from a
scatfold to be erected on Goat Island down into
water at the foot of the Island, distance of 40
feet
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GrIn PhiladelPhia, on Saturday afternoon, a
boy about thirteen years of age was pushed into
the Delaware, at r eed street wharf and drowned
by man named Aaron w. Gilbert. 1t appears
that the deceased and Gilbert were both employed
in . coal boat, and Gilbert wanted the boy to 20
in with him and swim, but the boy said that he
could not swim, when Gilbert pushed him over
board, and, fnding be could not swim, he en-
deavored 10 save him but was unsuccessful The
body of the unfortunate youth was recovered
Gilbert gave himself up at the station house
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ID From Franck Taylor, we have a copy of
Paimer's translation Of Michelet's Love" (al-
ready noticedl by u.s. book Iofra remarkable
character, and which is running through edition
after edition with rapidity, both in France and I'm
this country. We have heretofore indicated It's
distinctive characteristics, and have here to add
that Dr. Palmer's translation Is one Of exceeding
merit and that the publishers, r udd and Carleton
have issued II In handsome style. The proprie-
tors of the Atlantic Monthly have lust engaged
the services Of DIR. Palmer upon the editorial de-
Partnent Of their successful magazine; and in 30
doing have shown their usual sagacity, a. few
persons can be found who unite persevering In.
dusuy with literary ability to great degree as
does DR. p.
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Shirt of the Morning Press

The ConstitHfien speaking of the refusal Of Pres
ident Buchanan to be candidate for reelection,
SAYS that while the masses of the Democracy I'm
every State Of the Union sincerely regret his deter
miBation TO retire at the end of his present term.
they cannot but admire his nrmness in not yield
ing to the allurements Of power, but on the con-
trary persisting in his determination to pass the
remainder Of his days in quiet repose. The Con-
situation compliments the Democracy Of Ohio on
their fidelity to the party, and expresses the oPln-
ion that they Will triumph at the State election In
the fall.
The Ist.Higsnesr pays appropriate tribute to
the memory Of tie late Hon. Richard Rush, OF
Philadelphia.
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II The City Council Of Cincinnati, with a
number of prominent citizens, making Altogether
party Of sixty persons were to leave that city on
Monday morning on visit to Pittsburg, Phila-
delphia and Baltimore.
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IL On "Wednesday, August Sd, Tomorrow
the thirteenth meeting of the American Associa-
ton for the Advancement of Science takes place
at Springfield, Mas. Prof Stephen Alexander, of
Princeton, is expected to preside.
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UA German woman in Philadelphia, COM
mitted suicide on Saturday by taking laudanum,
through fear OF future inability to support herself
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u Col. Thorne, the New York millionaire,
who cut such dash in Paris few years ago,
died at his residence i'm the former city on Sunday
last, in the sevehty-eighth year Of his age
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ID The Professorship of History in the Uni
yersity of North Carolina is to be tended to the
Rev. Francis l. Hawks, of New \ ork, with the
expectation Of its being accepted. ..-...
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New York. II puts It's affairs In the hands Of the
very worst, and morally most incompetent man.
ayers 1t insures that the municipal treasury will
be robbed q Al least half of every dollar paid into
IL through taxation. II was designed for indie
pendent, thoughtful, patriotic communities such
as our fathers conserved all American communities
would be until theend of time-not for communi-
ties in which saloon keepers, mock auctioneers,
and bogus passage ticket-sellers may surely buy
and sell sufaciency of votes to turns contested
election in favor OF those trading thus win thsm
WsD. W.
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II The first public hydrant ever erected in
Philadelphia, was put in operation on Saturday,
and has since been numerously patronized.
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HON. ISAAC ToUcEY.-This gentleman (Secre
tary Of the Navy has returned from his nerthert
trip, and entered upon the discharge of his du
ties. r... -s.-... =. .f,...v-
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ABsENT.-Commander r. Semmes, Secretar,
of the Light House Board, has left the city oil .
brief tour of inspection on the eastern coast, ex
tending from Boston to Calais. r
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IrAmong the failures at San Francisco, are
BOWS Co, distiliers, and Place and Co., mill
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ls551ri s sk4 els Pc, !; Nsf Ss THE ls.ASa
TON SPRING on MEnS EsnaS eASLk
ORPHAN GIRLS PIC MIC.
St. Vincent Orphan Asylum.

" This. Lady Managers OF Ct Vincsnt Female Or
phan Asylum beg TO announce TO their r.
f fIs :! And the pubic Of wssh,nLtOn EeE
MONDAY, Augu,t eth. 1857, at w.
ARLINGTON SPRINGS
Omnlouees VIII run every half hour during the
day 70 and from the Spring from the corner of 9Th
street and Pa aveIue, whilst those who prefer n
may axe omnl busrs IN Georgetown, thel ce 10 the
Spring By large and safe Canal Boats
tickets 81 gents for gentlemen, Is cents for ladies,
and 10 cents for childr'n.
Refreshments furnished by she ladies' on the
There val be display Of Fire Works in the eve
M u, ana during the afternoon q number Of large
md na@ntifat ba looms will he sent mp. Also.
GRAND Nooal Concert IN the afternoon hy one hun
dIed and fifty orphan children.
The ladies' have secured the services Of the fol
lowing gentlemen to act managers on the ground
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LAND WARRANrs.-The United States Pension
Office issued during the month Of July four hun
dred and five warrants. OF these all but one were
Issued under the act Of 1855; 1896 were for ign
acres 40 for 100 acres 25 for 80 acres and for Il
acres. ..' .-. -