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TIE PRESS REPORT.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, July 8.-SOon after u
o'clock the Convention called 10 order by Hamilton
Harris Chairman Of the State Committee, and motion
OF Mr. g. NJ Madden. Mr.. Henry Smith Of Albany was
chosen temporary Chairman. The motion was adopted
with cheers.
Messrs Madden Of Orange and Hart, OF Munroe, were
appointed conduct Mr. Smith 10 the Chair On reach
Ing the platform Mr.. SMITH returned thanks for the
honor conferred upon him by the Convention ana sad
that he had no doubt but that large majority OF the
people believed that the common good OF al would be
best subserved by the continuance OF the Republican
party IN power and by the maintenance Of pure Repub
can principles. He had doubt that the Convention
duv the Importance OF the duties assigned
IT, and would select ticket unexceptonablc in every
respec and such the people would be proud to support
side by side with the great Captain Of the ageGeneral
Grant. [ApplauseI
On motion Of Mr. WALDO NJ POTTER Messrs. Cornelius
Van Colt and Samuel II. Wilcox appointed secre-
taries
The list OF delegates then called.
CONTESTANTS PROM SEw-YoRK.
Contestants appeared from the Third and Eighth dis
trics OF NewYork and the Second district OF Queens
County
committee Of one from each judicial district was ap
pointed on contested seats
Mr.. YATES Ulster moved for a committee Of two from
each judicial district to nominate permanent Objects Lie
motion was adopted.
Mr. M. L. FILKSs moved that tho solders and
Sailors State Central Committee be invited to take seats
within the Bar OF the Convention Adopted.
Mr. sELKREG moved that during the afternoon recess
the respective Congressional delegations meet and select
each member for the State Committee and President
ial Elector. Adopted
Mr. YoUNGLovE moved the following:
Whereas Itappears that CERTAIN differences exist among
the members OF the Republican party IN the city OF New
York and that such differences have tended 10 diminish
the strength Of the party:
differences ought 10 be healed and the party united IN the
coming contest therefore,
Resolved That the following persons, namely; Messrs
Joseph H. Ramsey, j. G. Bancroft Davis, Walter L. Ses-
sons, Matthew Hale. C. NJ. benson, Roswell Hart. ana
c. H. Chapman be constituted committee 70 hear the
facts representatives OF the two different organ
ZaonB city, and TO report 70 this Convention AT
earliest possible moment what measures In their own
opinions ought be adopted TO harmonze all conhctng
| interests.
EXCITING SCENE.
Mr. SPENCER argued that such resolution ought to
be adopted tits extraordinary IN this that takes from
the Chair Rppointment OF the committee and names
on that committee one two at leas-Mr. Hale for In
stancewho has persstently opposed the State Admin
israOn and steadily refused 10 rafy the nominations Of
the Governor. ..laH .si "a o.. .i.-.' 3D.
Mr. HALE Esse1)-I wish 10 state, Mr.. Chairman, that
the statements Of the gentleman incorrect in point OF
fact
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MAINn .REprpLIcAN coNvRNTIoN.

RENoNISATION OF GOV. CHAMBERLAIN.
PORTLAND, July S.--The State Republican
Convention In tbs city today one Of the most enthu
sastc asscmbl.gos which this city has seen In many
years Seldom lave many delegates been called out
and never were more betting auNlaries II mas Deeh
joyful aud Unusually apsDlcious occasion, and
has given thu Republicans magnificent send
of on the OPENING race. The key note
OF campaign was never more boldly and successfully
struck and there are few Of those who have attended
this meeting. to-day, who DO not feel immeaSuraby
stronger for the events OF tbs Convention II has been
such meeting AZ the most sangnc had not hoped for
and even the opposition papers are supposed TO be
shamed into a respectful treatment OF IT,
Gen shepley presided over the state Gen
Caldwell Aduant General ~ the State vas the presd
ing officer at the Soldiers aud Sailors Contention, whose
session was held at Dorng Hail. The machinery OF both
was perfectly harmonious, and both were equally sue
cessful. Gen Shepley presided with ms lsnal dignity,
making n most eloquent address at the 'pening The
resolutions were most happily conceived ana as they
were read by the Chairman Of the Committee, the Hon.
John l. Stevens were loudly applauded. cannot say
more OF them than that they passed without dis
senting voice, and without CRITICISM The. are IN SUD
stance as follows:
First annroyine the Chicago PLATFORM second, Indoors
ing Gen Grant third Endorsing Cofaxi folrth, coinpl-
menting Mr.. Chamberlain; hith, expressing grautuue
md honage 10 the loyal dead sixth declaring that the
nsmocratic state Convention resolution relative TO tax
ing
Dc,nocratic National Convention IN Ncwlork IL an at
tempt TO revive rebellion its hrt ann being 10 destroy
hubble credit and It's second TO revive Rebel governments
In Rebel States.
Gen Chamberin renominated by tumultuous
shout of appreciation, and Gen. George L. Beal and the
Hon. s. r. strickland chosen Electors at Large.
After the business OF the Convention had been finished
the Hon. John A. Bingham was introduced. He spoke
effectively about an hour indeed his remarks were an
usually impressive. His ausion to Pendleton VINO now
ne
WAS one OF his most humorous hits. He also created
sensation by nquirng whether the Democratic Conyen
ton might not mean by currency" Confederate cur
rency.
while he was speaking the Soldiers Convention en-
tered escortng Gen. sckes the last assembage resting
and cheering In unbounded measure Judge Bingham's
remarks we're evidently shortened by desire to give the
assembly chance TO hear frem Others. aud AT htto
past O'Clock lac concluded having made most power
full address.
Gen. shepey then introduced Gen. sches with hand
some tribute " his prowess The General was received
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THE SALE OF THE IRON cLADs.

WASHINGTON, July 8.-The House of Repre-
shtaVes recently passed resolution requiring the
PRESIDENT 70 order the seizure and detention Of the two
ronelads the one0ta aud Cstawba sold 70 Swift Co.
" the Navy Department an In turn sold by them TO
iaS THIS has called for several memorials. signed by
gazing merchants, underwater and Others OF New
asserting that u IA the right OF our citizens 10 deal
hose Of powers heretofore begerent with other
al edteni as formal treaty Of peace had been rat
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LOuIsYuLE roRAccn rl1n

LOUISVILLE, July S.-The Tobacco Fair il an
.e success 400 hORsheads were sold The first
Baliard" c wa. awarded 70 the Picket Warehouse OF
sa aIu NOuhty Light wrappers sold At S276 Der 100
sS, 0nd premium tl6 50. Hart County third premium
Ghps ng ieaI warren County t2s CO.. second premium
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THE CONVENTIONS
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

NOMINATION OF THE HON. JOHN A. GRIswoLD
THE NETWORK ORGANIZATIONS IN
TOUCHED-A GOOD TICKET.
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PRICE FOUR CENTS.

accredited from class Of papers published semiocca
sionaly in the far West, such The TEXAS ieei The
TiD5uctoo Trumpet and The smhsoncWe Protector, who
did little more than listen 10 the speeches and call for lee
water. Some OF the ushers unnecessarily rude 20
reporters who were obliged to stand during the proceed
ngs and the little space originally intended for that
dustrious and patient class frequently crowded with
delegates and others whose breath perfumed with
execrabe whisky and whom the ushers made but ttlo
effort to send TO their seats When the time for adjourn
ment there longdr sigh of relief from thiS
quarter and very few minutes elapsed before was de-
serted by all the working members Of the press and left
to the donohng gabbers who will make up their re-
ports from the columns Of the New-York papers.
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Mr. TILpES a. Y)-By the rules adopted by the New ,m
york deesation the Chairman 70 instructed n""D ~"
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WASHINGTON.

urrr-JUsrrcE oHAsEmsEShT0GG HENSEISAS
NJ M EyARTs-CONGREss. o.o
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OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS.

OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS.
The Convention was called TO order by the
President. the Hon. HOratio Seymour at 100 o'clock
On motion OF Gen. McCOok, the reading OF the minutes
OF the previous days proceedings dispensed with
THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Mr.. WELLS (1O) asked that the Of the members
of the National Executive Committee elect be read.
Mr.. BAYARD (DelI hope the reading OF the names Of
the National Executive Committee will be suspended.
very that of the from Delaware Is not
the choice OF q majority of her delegation.
K.The PREsIDENT-We will omit Delaware then In tho
reading.
The Secretary then read the names of the National Exc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

WANTED HIS SALARY.-A Western theatri-
cal manager has knack of doing people out
of their salary A young actor from New York
who had joined his company ventured, after
like his money. What" exclaimed the in
dignant manager, 'tyou ask me tor salary after
the characters I have given you to play? The
fact is, ny dear sir, the man who plays Claude
Melnotte' and others, ought not to expect any
salary!' eyes, y said the light: wasted youth,
.s'but my board is due, and [ shall be turned
out of nv boarding. house; and the truth is, |
have nothing to eat" sKeep cool, my boy, "
replied the manager, 'blackberries will soon. be
ripe -
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BANKRUPTCY DEcIs1oN.-As the decision OF
Judge Blatchford, U. S. District Judge for
New York, in regard to bankruptcy, will be
followed, We are informed, 10 Virginia, We ap-
pend the leading points Of the Judge $ decision
A person being insolvept, or in contemp latiocn
of insolvency, cannot suffer judgment to be
taken against him and executions to he levied
upon his property. It will be regarded as a
fraud upon the bankrupt law, and will, upon
application to the court, be set aside. Such
Judgment creditor will be excluded from partlc-
ipation in the bankrupt's assets
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YHO THE PUBLIC.

YESO THE PUBLIC.
Having bought the stock of Mcssrs. LOOMS
s. Facer, No l79 King Street, am now pre-
pared to furnish to my friends and the public IN
general as fine O. selection Of GROCER1 Els as
can be found in any house in the city.
Among our stock may be found tho following
articles which have been selected with the great
est care. .nt5
In Sugars, We have Crushed, Granulated,
PulverZed, A. B., and Extra c., and q fine lot
of Cuba ard Porto Rico Sugars. ...
EAS.
A worry Superior Article of Gunpowder, ia
pan, Imperial and Oolong Teas.
A choice article of Family and Extra Flour.
MOLASSES.
New Orleans Molasscs and Golden and Hon
ey Syrups.
Primo Factory Cheese,
Is Boxes Stosrine, Rabbits, Electric and
Dobbin's Soap. ,
Sugar Cured Hams, Breast Pieces, Shoulders
and Middlings, also q fine lot Of Country Cured
Hams and Middlngs.
A choice article of Lard.
COFFEE
A fine assortment Of Old Government, java,
Laguyara and Rio Coffee.
Pure Ground and Whole Spice.
Italian Maccaroni, Bakers Chocolate, Cocoon
and Broma.
Marseilles and Bordeaux Oils; also q large as
sortnent of Wooden and Willow Ware, Crock
cry and Glass Ware,
may l6-tf GEORGE SEATON.
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THE GAZETTE.
TUESDAY EVENING. SEPT. 20.
Foreign News.

: PARIS, Sept. 2S.-The Moniteur has the
following news from Spain
.asl Acoy, j city of about $4,000 inhabitants, in
the Province of Alicante, has revolted
Z" Three .ships appeared yesterday Sunday
off the town Of Cartagena, which, it is sup
nosed. formed part of General Prim' feet.
/ arshaI Parva, of the Royal army is still re-
cruitinp. It is said that the town of Leon has
pronounced for the revolutionists, and it is
also reported that the Saragossa has rebelled,
and that Gen. Juan Peszuela, Count Of Cheste,
has been killed.
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FERTILIZERS.

DONE DUST
= BONE DUST!
I- AT LOWEST MARKET RATES.
~. ALSO, GRIMES
q PATENT RAW BONE PHOSPHATE,
At $40 per ton.
The past two years have fully realized this
Raw Bone Phosphate to be the cheapest and
best in the market, and unsurpassed by the
highest priced Guanos. Its adaptation to
Wheat Corn, Oats, Buckwheat, Tobacco, Gar,
den Truck, Grasses, &C., have been fully and
suitable for drilling. Call at Warehouse and
examine testimonials.
O. p. MERRYMAN s. CO.,
Sole Manufacturers,
3d. S. Gay ST., bet. Lombard d Pratt,
Baltimore, Md.
For sale at Manufacturers price (tho cost of
transportation added) by our agent,
A. j. FLEMING,
sep 1G.-Gw At Alexandria,
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Butler Reuominafesl

Boston, Sept, 2s.--The Republican Con,
ventlon for the Fifth Massachusetts District
to-day reuominated Gen. Butler for Congress.
He received ITS votes, and four were scatter
ing, but the nomination was subsequently made
unanimous z,
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Death ofCount Walewski.

PARIS, Sept. 2S. Count W alewski, former
" President of the Corps Legislatif, and lately
member of the Privy Council, died yesterday,
AGED So.
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ROOKg 81 STATIONERY.
IT EW BOOK S, SC.

4 History Of the New School, and Of the
Presbyterian Church in 1858, by Samuel j.
Baird, ID, price 81. The Presbyterian His.
torical Almanac and Annual Remembrance Of
the Church. for 1867 BY Joseph NJ Wilson, So
Children with the Poets by Harriet B. Nc
Keever, author CT 'Twilight Musings" &c
Price $125.
Culamura. by Julia Pleagants, $175. Just
received and Tor sale by
ROBERT BELL,
sep26 81, King street.
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GROCERIES.

T F. LA RKIN,
Cd DEALER IN
GROCERIES AND LIQUORS,
No. l6 N. Royal street,
Has received n lot of Old Cabinet, Mononge;-
hela, Old Rye and other WHISTLES, which
he will sell at the lowest market price, in lots
to suit purchasers, from one pint 10 ten barrels:
Also, RUM, GIN and IMPORTED PORT
WINE, Chocolate, Cocoa, Raisins and Figs
Soaps of various kinds, genuine Castillo inclu-
ded. aug Is
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THOMAS 4. RAIL- GEAYS0N TYLER
T Il N D &C q n Q 7
OFFICES-Gaincsvillo Depo5. Manassas Gay
Railroad, and Bucl;land, Prince
William county, Va

OFFICES-Gaincsville Depos Manassas Gap
Railroad, and Bucl;and, Prince
William county, Va.
The subscribers having associated themselves
for the purpose Of buying and selling lands in
Fauquier, Prince William and adjoining cCun-
ties, are prepared to offer TO purchasers num-
Der Of farms, containing from ECO to 1899 &cTcs,
at prices ranging from s. to $40 per acre
Parties desiring to locate in this State, will do
well to examine the lands we offer betoGo pur-
chasing elsewhere.
Will attend the depot ut Gainesville, and At
Buckland daily, and be prepared to take care
Of and show parties the property we offer.
This Immediate vicinity offers great induce
ments in the way of rail and turnpike roads to
the markets of Alexandria, Georgetown and
Washington, distant IS to 40 miles, and from
to miles from Warrenton On the Orange and
AleXaldria 4. r, the county seat of Fauguier.
No section Of the State possesses greater ad
vantages for grazing fruit culture and farm
ing, its nearness TO market enabling producers
to place in the above market daily the surplus
products Of fruits, vegetables, &c.
Flour and grlsts mills are numerous. At
Buckland, miles from Gainesville, 2 large
woollen factory is in successful operation, az
fording home market for wool and other pro
ducts. The water and health Of this section is
We will be glad to furnish Information 10 all
parties desiring it, with full descriptions Of the
lands. Terms of sale will be liberal. Address,
BALL q ~ LkE,
?. 0. Gainesville Depot,
Prince William CO., w;
References-R. ". bowman, esq, Wash
ington, D: c.; Gen. Daniel RuggIes, US. Land
and immigration Company, New York; N. B.
Washington, esq, Warreaton, Va. apps
7 OUDOUN AND FAUQUIER LANDS
A FOR SALE.
am authorized to sell about fifty of the most
desirable farms in Loudoun and Fauquior coun-
ties. ARTHUR u. ROGERS,
... Attorney at Law and Land gent,
ap 15-Gm Middleburg Va.
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EDUGATg0NAE1.
TT F. HENRY'S SCHOOL.

This SCHOOL, FOR BOT8, established in
the year 1857, will commence its neZt annual
session on Monday, The It'll Of September.
Terms of Tuition per quarter, IN ADVANCE
So, $40 and So, depending upon the branches
rs Persons wishing to sec the subscriber, on
business relstiting to the School, may md nm
at his School room, in the I'd story OF Friend
ship Engine House, on any day attel tho lSt OF
September, between the hours Of . ana Il
0 e Sep i4mtf HENRY.
LEXANDRIAA ACADEMY, ELEVENTH
n ANNUAL SESSION.:
The exercises of this School will commence
on Monday, September 7th, 1868, and terminate
June Goth, 1869.
Charges same IS last year.
Senior Class.... per qiaiL0I
intermediate Class......................
Junior ....,..................,."... d
Circulars may be obtained at the bookstores,
and applications Tor admission, or further int0r.
nation, may be mad at the school room, no.
au ug " JOHN s BEACH, Principal.
NORWOOD SCHOOL,
~ VIM. D. CABHLL, Principal,
Assisted by two Masters Of Art ofthe UnlTcr-
sity Of Virginia, and four other accomplished
instructors.
This School is designed to prepare youths for
the University Of Virginia, or for immediate en-
trance upon the duties Of life The Fourth Scs-
sion begins September 23d, 1858.
For catalogue containing particulars, addTe3S
the Principal, at Norwood, Nelson county, va.
REFERENCES.
The students who have attended The 3cAo0I
from its foundation. See catalogue
Faculties University Of Virginia, The var
gnia Military Institute, Washington CoIleSe'
and Virgnians generally;
No1con rouDtV. lin
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3 Attest NEW YORK NEWSl
The PEOPLE GREATLY EXCITED.
"COSTARn IN THE FIELD!
LADIES LOOK OUTl LOOK OUT!
A BEAUTIFIER AS IS' & DEAUTIFIER
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RAILROAD E.ENEg

~
ALExA., LoUDoUN AID HAMPsg7Pg -
IE5 "a EE zE 81 I $3.50 - Z.
NEW ARRANGEMENT liz
BEGINNING OCTOBER !, s..
Leave Alexandria daily, except Sug4sn
8. n. aud p. N. for Lcesburg. Lee d.
burg for Alexandre at 7.CO an, aI tTs1 ~ Lee.
Connecting at Leesburg with EeacoclE. = pm.
First-1lass Coaches, which leave Lcasl41--..':o,
Tuesdays, Thursdays and SATURDAYS IT;1y"i!g e..
ilton, PurceIlville, SnickersylIe ~. Hs4.
Winchester and Copoa Springs: ro,,,l.,,. :
leaving WinChostor on Mondays. WIFE
days and Fridays. -: "vl@e
Leaves Leesburg for Middiabugg On No-l.
Wednesdays and Fridays, on The s- ,G;.-a!:
the railroad train from Alexandria, "a u
ri7es at Middoburg at p. N. ''- g.
Leaves Middleburg TUESDAYS, Thur:1s-.
saturdays, at a. m, and arrive: u T1 '.1
burg at II m, and (pcc rGi!roadi arr;r .,'i.
Alexandria at 3 p. III, in ample ,; ;-,ss =
Washington ana Baltimore the Sam. ,"l. -lS l.:
From and after June 3, the coachrs %.i
daily from Winchester to Capoa Sps;,..,.. .'~
FARE:
FROM ALEXANDRIA TO
Lccshurg ...........$2O0 CNpon SPRINGS. =.
Hamilton .......... 275 Balls NiI. '.''.' 49,.
PurcelIvIle. 200 Aide .....,.. '''' -.
Berryville......... $50 Midd,ebu.g,. -.
Gon4L nor Nav YorT pailua,,,..
,, ~0o@s PoI 1'G i;%at anl 4;,'i,-S' % "1- 8a
carnnr r r Gavnnnnr Frri[,I,. ,,t - press, .
ST1ria v,iII ho foryyorIol a. r.r -.' '-.te2.
frco Of chnrgn other thaa orr I--...-.}
CommutaIi0n Pus.enger T;c's.,. '',.', '>'-..
o,qrdriu and T,ac-hfgr,e aod irra-, 3" ..' H..
tons at cheap rates.
Ho"n1 ;II ap Stol@:s SoJ,- o} ~. gag j. ..
hose niacns md inscrmriio,n ~n:5'' 2.:.4.
at reduced rates; ..,,,., -. $500,
my Ply G@a@c 4, 5a1 @. @ Z.
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA hE0 H5EAz>..
y~sq- 80. 80, ~, -ze7.zg.r7zzsy- -,a..l.-,,--- ~
s5s8 ~ 81 - 5s -: -: ~ -
ON 3ND AFTER ,l0ND.v III,
q 3t 1oG9 ono doiIy IIts,nn.,. -. - '~>
hct ,yon3 u; GFII VG,,TG% ar.T t.i'%,I.lr",,,..
<o.t I:0I'I y E;sy.Ji !
@ I,;a; To3ra al Hn;ro1J " %iGtI.
TlOjVVTNGTON: nsLY NI;nHTRG E.r Ill.
Tnd I;NTII14IV'EG4H and ~ (VH~iiI,yI...-
f fa t .2 ~ nth y @C ;;H,Til ~
~ r f'1 1;aLcts ard 6ar.,s,, @El..4,
nrominant noinfs.
aat.S Tydshi,~,.oo ls;r- -, -.-l
hIn-ondr;o ~ ia :, ~ -. ,~ , Co.,.
- 80 ~ - 49, gag '' .'- ''0~'.s
f aIly p ~ u 9ca rn .........
AIcvon1riq VI XIX =. ~. md y, W%...:..'.-..,"
-. Z on >, 49,
a. I V.'o p. ~. .l;.,..,.. ,,...........
Alexandria daily. Sunday EXCEPTED, t.: ,s..
m; arrive at StraSburg 1T 1896 ?. H., a.4 =.
at 2:l5 p. II. Eastward, leave MoU.. j&oa..-
at 1918 g. M arrive al AlcT&ndr& /, ,::5 g.@.
North and West
J. =. HRJAUJS.
u
'
- .raa go ~, -5-y}zssz2 - =-
z2 II .3za II q ~: z,S e: sl->S
On AND AFTER WEDN ESDAl, &---
W 1tth, 1868, and until further notice. L..
Passenger Trains will run between WASHING.
TON and ALENAN DRLA =. follows:
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA,, from the ca:--.
of St. AsaDh and King sts., at 600, 9:gJaa4 ..'
.. m, and loo. 500 and go ?. II.
LEAVE WASHIAHION, from A"-E.a..
Avenue Depot, ut 100. 500 md I.:aj # H., g..
200, 40, $50 and 7:3y p: m. ,,,.,,,...
THROUGH MAIL TRAINS
LEAVE WASGIEGTON, from #.cy...
Avenue DEPOT 1t sos q. m.
--,yr 49, NT-r.T,T,
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a LEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY
"A No 81, n. Washington ST.,


A LEXANDEIA FEMALE SEMINARY,
a No, 81 n. Washington St.,
X KEMPER ..... Principal
The Fourth Annual Session Of this school
will begin Wednesday, September 9, l8G6, and
The course of study is thorough the location
eligible, the Philosophical Apparatus and other
appliances, ample, and tho Principal will, as
heretofore, be assisted by . full a"ii competent
corps Of instructors.
The Musical Department under the direction
Of Prof J. C. FObRTSCH, offers superior i'd
yantages for obtaining thorough musical cdu-
cation. Pupils from the city country may
enter this department without being otherwise
connected with the school.
For further information apply to the Princi-
pal as above, or at the City Hotel. sep 3-tf
q Washington, D. G.
The sessions OF the several departments open
as follows: the Preparatory, Sept. 9th; the
Collegiate Sept. 23d; the Theological, October
18th the Law, October 18th, and the 1dcdic&l,
October 18th.
This College was organized with reference TO
tho oft repeated suggestion o.! Washington thaS
University at the Federal Metropolis would
tend TO the assimilation Of the principles, CplEl
ions and manners Of our countrynen BY the
common education Of 3 portion OF Its youth
from every quarter"
It's graduates have verified the expectations Of
Madison and Monroe, that the facilities Of hear
ing debates in Congress- arguments in the SD
preme Court and Lectures from eminent men,
and OF visiting Libraries and Collections in
Science gathered at this centre would foster &
comprehensive mental development. The Pre-
paratory School gives n thorough training for
busn esg and preparation for College The
College proper has eight efficient Professors
all the chairs being filed. The Theological
School has three Professors and Lecturers :;
tho Law School four, and the Medical ten
The expenses arc as low as at other colleges.
Number Of students tho past year 431.
For catalogues OF further information, address
&. w. SAMSON, Z. D., President.
Washington, aug G-2n