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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-27

Tho T rudimorts of Vocal Music and Drawing
are taught gratuitously TO al! the pupils IN the
Institute. Plain sewing and every variety oil
fancy made work taught without any au"l''oh-
al charge. O.:
Weekly Notes. Quarterly Reports, Sem-An-
rue1 denominations, Annual Distribution OF
Premiums, Gold Crosses and Crowns VIII De
some of the many means used to excite the love
of study and emulation in tho minds ol lhe pu-
pills. .u.,..,.L o,a -.
tensive, embracing all the branches OF sold'
useful and ornamental education, n@mely VT,
typography, Reading, Plain and Ornamental
Writing, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry
Prose and Poetical Composition Ancient and
Modern Geography, Astronomy, Use OF the
Globes and Delineation of Maps, Sacred ana
Profane History, Natural, Moral and lntellec'
tusl Philosophy, Chemistry, Botany, french
Music on the Piano, Harp and Guitar, Vocal
Music, Drawing, Painting in Water GolorS ana
in Oil, Plain and Ornamental Needle work.
Tapestry, Embroidery and Wax Work.
Great attention is given to Khetorical exerI
cises {: weekly compositions required from MI
the pupils of the Senior Department, and Ger,
tain number of the best selected TO be read
aloud at the monthly Academic Reunion.
The Institution possesses q complete SET OF
Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus, Iiooes'
&c. &c; .., Doo-.-,,or, :
are taught by accomplished and experienced
teachers; in addition TO the regular private
lessons, regular instruction is given on llar-
mony and the Theory Of Instrumental Music
in regularly graded classes, on the European
Conservatorium plan.
Pupils of all denominations received, and
while great attention is given to tho religious
Instruction of Catholic students, there Is no ln-
| huence used on those of different belief. .
Parties from a distance applying for Board IN
| the Institution are expected to send references
| to the ...,,,
4 aug ll-2aWlm SISTER SU fERlok.
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omposed of 100 pounds e No. Peruvian Gu
sno, and 300 pounds Of soluble Ph@sphs'e OF
ash and soda, forming the most concentrate
universal and darsble fertilizer ever , GioTsd =:
,,.o,ar,;as Of PoruyiAn GIanu, and the ever dU
p rnTle fertililing properties of Ground Bone.
Excelsior s f line dry powSder sI pTGpSgfGl . g4
ppHantIty nor acre. however small and it j. tho
5ninion Of many close calculating farmer, "i.@-
ELEVEN years experience in testing It. .l
aInlication of leo pounds of Excelsior Is eiiF.
to 2OJ to 3OO pounds Of any other 'eft'l~y5 81
guano offered for sale, therefore Is 'u"y '''
10 300 per cent cheapc-
Ii.-THE VERY BEST EVIDENCE + - W
FER OF THE VALUE OF OUR EXCELSIOR A. \
cgnI. GROWER AND FERTILIZER l. the net 80
IRIS REIsd INITIATED AND CouHIEhFEIIE' J."
THIS AND OTHER CITIES. ~,rv.t.s
1.e~ Farmers should see thst tho \ La 81,
- ~ / / TURNER x co, are
branded on every bag in RED ''hl TEN
All others are count"ri"NS
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A LENA, LOUDOUN AND HAMP. K. K.
CAMP MEETING

To afford perso-s an opportunity of attending
CAMP MEETING, on sun r.. ~ ,.sz,.,.s.,,,,
day, August % an ENTRAf4& sSaSisSsz3S
TRAIN will leave the Alexandria, Loudoun
and Hampshire Depot at - an, connecting at
Thornton's station with coaches for the COOL
SPRING CAMP GROUND; also, at Hsmll-
ton, for the HlLLSBORO CAMP GROUND.
Returning will leave Hamilton ut and Thorn
toms at I p. M.
Fare Tor the round trip-to Thorntons, ST %;
10 Hamilton. 81 90. Ticket good to retarn on
until September 4th.
Tickets can be haa at the ticket office of The
company on Saturday evening, from 4 10
O'Clock, and on Sunday. from to O'clock
m -. Il. ID HAVENER
aug Zo-ot Gen. Ticket OF
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EDUCATIONAL.

URINARY AND CLASSICAL SCHOOL.
NORMAN F. MOORE will reopen his
SCHOOL FOR BOYS on Monday, September
9TH, 1869, at his old school room, No. 60 Fair
tux street, Relief Hook and Ladder House.
Application can be made on and after Sept
2, 1869, at tho school room, between the hours
CT 3 and 10 n. III. Terms, - per quarter
aug 26-tf
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MRS. c. L. SIMPSON, No. 125 King street, has
now o. hand - very elegant 0ssortment OF Mill
Het, ana nor Orapcs, haces ana tsippvh 49, 49, f.ii.
wei, selected. Also tho NOspolitan and straw
Goods are very fine. Call and see tnem before
purchasing elsewhere. my IA q
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Mr.. S. BLoNDHEIM,

Corner Hang and Fairfar Streets,
To make room for his fall stock. jy27
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a ONE HORSE CARRIAGE, IN good o!deF'
Also. a largo lot of OROCKERY, GLASS
WARE, HOSIERY and NOIlONo gei'e'"i''
aug 26-2tS
Beck, KnOx d kerby.
1Real Estate Agents and Auctloneer.'
YTkUSTEE'S SALE OF A NALU ADL s
L HOUSE AND LOT On IL EAS n EHssa
SIDE OF WATER ST, BETW hE -ts as
DUKE AND WOLFE.-By virtue OF ueeI
of trust from James T. Crump and wile' dated
the 10th day OF October leo,, anu .; Io go
amongst the land records OF Alexandris coun-
tv. The undersigned, Trustee, will sell, BY pup
liz auction, in front of the Mayors office in the
r;tv of AIcxandria, on SATURDAY,, the 2lst
Of August, 1869, at II M. the LOT OFGROUND
on the cast sido of Water, between Duke
ON ond WoIfe streets, fronting on Water st. TWEEN
ty-fye feet and one hundred feet IN depth, I'm.
nroved by u neat and commodious FRAME
DWELLING, containing ten rooms, lately the
residence Of James I. Crump.
TERMS-One-tith OF the purchase money 10
be maid in cash; the residue in three equal IN
staiments at +, u and Is months respectiv ely,
with interest from the day OF sale; the deferred
payments to be secured by the notes OF the purcc
chaser and satisfactorily endorsed, and deco OF
trust uron the premises the purchaser to IN
sure the buildings and assign the policy TO the
Trustee. Stamps and conveyaqeSSso ~ tng cost
of the purchaser. L. hNuhioH'
jy GO-ts iius'oc'
Ss-The above sale has been postp oned until
| SATURDAY, August 18th. aug Z"-ts
8y Grecn AZ Wise. Auctionecrs.
DY VIRTUE Of y decree Of Alexandria
ID County Court, Virginia, rendered AT us
June term, 1869, in the suit of King VS.. Vernon
| ct mis-. the undersigned, Commissioner therein
named. vii. offer tor sale, by publc aucilon'
on SATURDAY, the 18th day OF August, iSo9'
At IL O. clock ~, in front of the Mayo once
| in the city of Alexaudria certain REA L. ES'
| TATE in the county OF Alexandra, to W.T.
A LOT OF LAND, containing THKhh Z"
| ACRES, situated nj the Intersection oil the old
| Georgetown road and the Washington snd AL
| Also, another LOT OF LAND. containing
| about TEN AND ONE.HALF Q0D ACRES
Wing ON the old road leading from said turn
bike To the Columbia Cotton Factory, and be-
ing very near to the above described three acre
lot. This is valuable property, we'll located
and should sell well.
| TERMS-One. fourth of the purchaser money
| TO be paid in cash, and the residue IN y, II and
Is months, with interest from day OF sale the
bonds of the purchaser 10 be given with gooc
| security for the deferred payments, and the u
| tie to be retained until the balance ot the pur
| chase money is paid. Stamps and conveyance
| ing at the cost of tho purchaser.
| G.. w. WATTbES,
~ 2s-ts Comm'T OF Sale,
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DEILE HAVEN INSTITUTE.
Miss +. b. CARRIER, | princinsls

Miss A. l.. TEBBS, J
This Institution is now in succeSsa! %per%t'
Il will reopen for its eleventh annual SESSION.
the 2Oth day Of September next enc
Terms moderate. Course of instruction tho'
rough. .;,t,o- or tho
For further particulars, address either Oh tno
Principals, No. IL Queen street, Aicxan uri"'
Virginia. mug -
MISS FANNIE HUNTER, assisted by her
s;stcr viii omen School on tho Dist of Sep
temher, at the former residence OF Dr. FairIa2;;
on Cameron street. MUSIC and FkEN
taught in the house by Professors. Having h"u
years experience in teaching, they VII! pIcuso
themselves TO make ovcry eNerton 10 SiNo Poi
feet satisfaction.
Pupils DESTROYS of entering will please make
application rs soon as possible. All lo'im !
MADAM MOORE SCH0O H.
M No. Il st. Asaph street.
This Institution has been opened Tor the IN
struction of YOUNG LADIES in all tho USE
full and Ornamental Branches of Education. IN
which q thorough and accurate knowledge ol
the French Language will be acquired with
great facility.
The Principal, whose success has been attend
ed with universal satisfaction, IN those i'tcraiy
Institutions where her services have Deeh re-
nuired. will employ Professors IN the Ehglisn
dand Msthnmatical Departments of undoubted
scholarship and great experience III thc'F pro-
fcssion. o;..ao,
Young Ladies from the ages of six to slxteon
will be admitted.
The government will be firm but unylcldihg'
vet of the gentlcst character.
Every honorable means will be used to create
and sustain proper emulation among the pupils.
Prizes will be awarded to those who manifest
| the greatest improvement in learning ana CON
| duct. u,o
Vocal Music will be a daily exercise in the
! School Instrumental Music Drawing, falhI-
| ing and Needle Work, both plain and otha
mental, will be attended tn, and, II desired
Dancing in private classes rs - means oi I'm
| narting ease and grace TO the manners.
| References and further particulars To DO CD
tanned at her residence, No. Il st. Asaph st.
aug l4-2w
| 4 LEXANDRIA HIGH SCHOOL.
Tho undersigned propose openings frs, las IS
| SCHOOL FOX BOYS in Alexandra, on MON
| DAY, the 9th of September next.
| The session will continue till the hrs! Oh july
| following. .,,,,,o,
An the branches pertaining TO a compet
English education, together with inc ohcin na
and Modern Languages, will be taught; opo
cial attention will be given studies tehu'"k y
| nreparc youths for practical business:
| Anplication for entrance of pupils can "
made TO g. S. TAYLOR No. l5a Fringe 81 rect
'''''N' CHAS. 5. TAYLOR
;o1o-oo3m JNO. 5. BLACKBURN
A LEXANDRIA ECLECTIC ACADEMY
Tho Fifth Annual Session of this School vii
| bepin on Monday, September 18th, lSc'
TERMS PER QUARTER IN ADVANCE
Elementary Glass. Sc; Jnn!!2251s. -
| date Su.-,S-,:i-f-- VOW f RIA KEE princinal
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nUR NEW HOOP SKIRTS
~ Are the prettiest and cheapest We have
ever had. y full supply jIst received.
aug X. L. WOOD. .
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FERTILIZERS.
70 WHEAT GROWERS
"EXCELSIOR."

Containing Ammonia............'.... POI 'e"
Super. Phosphate equivalent t. Bono
Phosphate of Limc..............~......1,p per cen,
Potash and Soda i'or cent
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EDUCATIONAL.
WASHINGTON FREE SCHOOL.

wv (
The Eighty Fourth Session will commence
on Monday, August 30th. Applications for
nermits must be made rs follows: %
In the lst Ward. to Edgar Snowden, ir., Ga
zette office.
In the % Ward, to John s. Beach, Hydrsul
ion Engine House
In the Sd Ward, 10 Rev. James T.. Lcitwich,
s. w. corner of Oronollo and Washington SITS
In the 4th Ward, TO Richard l.. Carne, III
Prince ST.
An applicants, except orphans, pay one dol
T. SNOWDEN, JE.,
aug 20-td Secretary Board of Guardians.
MISS POWELLs SELECT SCHOOL
M FOR YOUNG LADIES.
The exercises of this School will be resumed
on tie 10Th of September next. Appl cstions
for the admission of pupils may be made at the
residence of G. L.. POWELL, corner Duke and
Washington streets. aug l9-2awtf
CT. MARY'S ACADEMY,
= North Fairfax ST., Alexandria. Va.
The SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS will
open this Institution on Monday, the 9Th OF
September.
Per session of DO weeks, payable quarterly in
Tuition in English Branches, Board and .,oo 80
DAY PUPILS.
Jntern,cdiafn ....................... 500
Innior 100
Pr;ma-y Dcn"rtmert. ,'..,.................... 600
EXTRA CHARGES.
French, German and Intalisn Languages each
50 per quarter. -, oo
n.
Drawing and Water Colors............'.''. o W.
r";,ar 10 &C
49, 20 CO
Use of Harp, Piano or Guitar.............. . w
VSi''',' 800 ,,..,, orlin O
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fax street, Relief Hook and Ladder House.
Application can be made on and after Sept.
2, 1860, at tho school room, between the hours
CT 8 and 10 a. IN. Terms, - per quarter.
aug 26-tf
MRS. K. A. CASTLEMAN will reopen her
w Boarding and Day School for Girls, Alex
andria Va, on the 10th of September.
Having removed to a moro eligible situation,
she now has " large, well ventilated and COM
Portable School room, in one OF the most pleas
ant parts of the town.
As heretofore, no pains will be spared to I'M
part thorough instruction in all tho Engllsh
branches rs well rs the accomplishments.
Mrs &. feels confident that she can oucr as
many advantages as any other School IN the
MAGE and therefore solicits share OF puDhc
Application may be made to Mrs. c., at her
residence, No, IL 5. Washington street, or by
letter, Box 1885, Alexandria, Va. gu 25-2aw4w
DREPARATORY AND HIGH SCHOOL
FAUoUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
FOR BOYS.
The session of nine months begins Oct. !.
The accommodations arc unsurpassed in the
Price Tflce of board and tuition, S275. No extras
Address w. LATHAM, Jr, Principal,
aug 2i-1m& Fauquier w. ;. Springs.
CT. JOHNS ACADEMY.
The 3lst Session will commence on Wedncs-
Board and Tuition in Ancient Languages,
Mathematics, Natural Science and the ordinary
English branches $50 session, payable quar-
terly in advance.
The school is provided with superior Chomi-
cal Philosophical, Astronomical and Engi-
neering instruments including n fno Telescope
and powerful Solar Microscope and has an
extensive Cabinet OF Minerals, and u Library
of 80 volumes.
The new boarding house, 17j and III Prince
street, has gas throughout. with hot and cold
baths, &c and affords pleasant and comfort
able home TO students from abroad.
TEACHERS:
RICHARD l.. CARNE, A. NJ, Principal
Greek, Latin, Natural Science and Senior Eng
glish.
THEODORE H. FICkLIN, y. NJ, Mathe-
MATES and Intermediate English.
REIN II. NARROWER, Junior English.
AUGUST HEN MING, German.
VICTOR BECKER, French.
JOHN A. NEITCH, Elocution
WILLIAM T. CARNE, Photography.
j. b. CUNDlFF PenmsnshIp.
Miss MARY J. STEW ART. Drawing.
JOSEPH &. FOERTSCH, Music.
For Catalogues, address tho Principal, Lock
Box -, Alexandria, Va. aug 2-2swlmf
~ l.. POWELES SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
The next term Of this School will begin NJ
tho School House, on Queen, between Was IL
inglon and Columbus streets, on tho 18th of
September, 1860.
Applications for tho admission of pupils may
be made to the Principal, at his residence. cor
ner of Duke and Washington SITS.
CHARLES l.. POW ELL A. M,
jy l5-2awtt Principal
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" AUG 1l-2awlm SISTER SUPERIOR.
TIME ALEXANDRIA SCHOOL.

This School will be opened On tho 18th OF
September next. The course of instruction
will be arranged as to gixe bows 8"
cd inGe long experience In teaching enjoyed by
the Principal enables him TO promise that the
discipline in his School shall be strict rs the
course of instruction is complete.
Seats in the School may he secured by early
application TO nc at No. 50 Washington street.
iy 2l-2awlm h. KEMPER, Principal.
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ACTION SALES-To-morrOw.
~ u. d. HARRISON, Auetioneer.

viii be sold on SATURDAY, August 2sth,
at ten o clock g. m, at No. Is n. Royal street.
a ONE HORSE CARRIAGE, In good oruer'
Also q large lot of OROCKERY, GLASS
WARE, HOSIERY and NOTIONS generally
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DAUGIPS RAW BONE PHOSPHATE
ID Warranted to contain n basis of pure knw
Bone, and no mineral or Inert matter wiateN'
err A Fertilizer OF 10 years standing, co u"l % IN
host in the market and sold ~ price much
boIow any other article cqualling 1t in value
Price S5S per 200 lbs. For sale by ~ oo,,
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~ L. POwELEs SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
WE HEREBY announce to tho public that
w X. j. Ruth IL Co. are no longer the age ITS
of BERGER IL BUFZ for the sale OF their


WE HEREBY announce to tho public that
w K. j. Ruth Il Co are no longer the age hts
of BERGER II BUFZ for the sale OF their
EXCELSIOR
SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME.
This Super Phosphate has boon in market
for ten years, and being thoroughly and care
fully prepared and of the very best quality, it
has given general and thorough satisfaction
Every year we have cndeavored to improve its
value, and we are that all who buy will
lind it the best in the market
AGENTS: p. II. HOOFF, Alexandria, j. w.
JAMES iS CO., Warrenton; Il. VI. BENT
LEY. Leesburg. ~ 2l-3m
HAVING RETIRED FROM THE SHOE
IL business, l tender my thanks to my former
customers for the liberal patronage bestowed on
me. and would ask continuance of the same
for my successor, Mr.. r PAFF. Parties in
debted TO mo will please settle their accounts at
once either at my Office ut the Spoke Factory,
foot of Duke street, or with Mr.. &. Auerbach,
compelled to put all bills unpaid in the hands
of y collector.
aug l0-2aw4w A. ROSENTHAL
CABBAGE SEED.
We have just received our supply of Large
York, Early York, Bullock's Heart. Winning
stadt and Premium Flat Dutch Cabbage Seed,
for fall sowing. We can recommend these
Seed with the greatest confidence as being fresh
and reliable. For sale by
.aug2 E. S. LEADREATER & BRO.
DICKLING SPICES.
L Ginger, Race, green and pure ground /;
Pepper. white and black-whole; Mustard !
Seed. white and black: Corsnder Seed. Cara |
way Seed, Mace Cloves. Allspice, Tuermeric, !
cinnamon, Cayenne Pepper, Long Pepper, !
y utmegs and Celery Seed. For sale at the |
augA BRooKEs l. TAYLOR. |
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EXCELSIOR,

We again call 20 attention OF the farmer o.
MARYLAND and ' Ir:nia - our
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ANALYSIS
PRICE $50 PER TON.

j.. TURNER ~ CO,
AZ Pratt street, Baltimore, Nd.
BREWIS ~ LAWSON,
aug ll-2m Agents, NIeAahdrla' ' "
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OGLUMBIAN COLLEGE.
CTANMORE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
SANDY SPRING, MONTGOMERY co, MD.

Tho exercises Of this School will be resumed
on the first of tho tenth M onth, October
Terms-For Board, Washing and Tuition in
the English branches, 1925 per school year
Music. Drawing and the Languages extra.
For circulars, containing fun information,
address the Principal, or ROBT. II. MILLER,
Of Alexandria, Virginia.
CAROLINE uALLOWELL MILLER,
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PRICE "a rLE THN
AMMONlArED

BONE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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The eXerclses OF lN!s SCHuVl VIII DC ItsUMUI
for the admission of pupils may be made at the
residence of G. L.. POWELL, corner Duke and
Washington streets. aug lJ-Zawtt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-07-01

prison for my murder Rachel Miner, whose
heart was soft as a robins Are you all
fools the whole pack Of ye? | was always
hard on that poor girl-too hard, yes, too
hard. Give me my hat and stick, I say p
And away he trudged, before Adoniram
fully knew what he was about.
"Rachel" he cried, bursting into the des-
olate little room where the, pale, lovely girl
sat with her faithfuflover by her side, talk
ing over the dread possibilities that lay before
them; cts all lie! They'v treated you
shamcfully; but I'll make amends fas if, see
if don't!"
"Father," cried Hubert
"Mr. Ray" broke from Rachacl's pale
lips. si&hs Ri rs aJ sft
And then old Jacob had to tell his story
all over again. 49,,
II knew it." cried Hubert, triumphantly
II knew all along that she was innocent"
$50 might they all ha' know a set Of
gihbering idiots, cried the old man. "Rut,
Hubert, you shall marry her .to-morrow-my
poor little gal I'll oppose it no longer" III
He kept his word. Hubert Ray and Ra-
chael Miner were married the next day, and
the old farm house bears homelike look
again, But Rachael has never forgotten the
deadly peril that once overhung her future,
in consequence Of having spoken one sidle
word" es4sf 2s@
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beautiful stanzsaa,s.

There is'no heart but hath its inner anguish, 96i
q There is no eye hut hath with tears been wet, I
There is no voice but hath been heard to languisI
Ger hours Of darkness it can't neer forget
There is no cheek however bright its roses, stal2
= But persisted buds beneath its hues are hid ~
No eye in its dewy light reposes, e - g7'ag7
But broken star beams tremble meath its lid
There is no lip, heweer with laughter ringing.
However light and gay its words may be,
But it hath tpembled at some dark upspringing
OF stern affection and deep misery.
We are all brothers in this land of dreaming,
Yet hand meets hand, and eye to eye replies
Nor deem we that beneath brow all beaming
The flower Of life in broken beauty lies. Il
Oh blessed light that glds our night of sorrow
Oh! balm Of Gilead, for our healing found
We know that peace will come with thee to-mar
And that Affections spring not from the ground
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yALEDICTQRY ADDRESS, $
BY MISS JESSIE DAVIS, OF ptoRfpA

M. 19l3I91.9!sI@I * l9aT.s~E = fl9Tg -
Change, g passing away, = separation, Death,
belong to time and meet us at every step
along the journey of life from the cradle to
the tomb, They shadow our joys arkcn OFF
anticipatiQas, fill life with the sombreness Of
woe, and like skeleton arms upon the lintels
of our door-posts suffer us never TO forget our
doom. The spring time of III, smiling with
Joy and promise, gives place'to the quietnessi of
maturcr.y years, and epasin the passive lnaiHcr
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AZ -7Ty u = 81 si3sDs-y j}ii 5sa .eE o
posss'oo RICHMOND va. q

ff.si4 81 81 seq ~ ~. .s]f4f+tEH
This FIRsT-CLASS, POPULAR and FASH
IoNABLE HOTEL, the only one located on the
Main street of the city, has BEEN leased by the
undersigned and will be furnished and put IN
complete order right away. asg ysiFAas 70 shEiS
- raso IS IT'S LOCATION. feE ssshfsSs
Iii within one square of the Capitol, Custom
House. Post office, Theatre, &C., &C., and within
two squares of the Richmond and fredericksburg
Railroad Depot, and the great Southern routes 5.
yial Petersburg and Danville. The travelling
public are cordially inyitedtos slaasie5%
Make Their HOME at the sPOFSWO0D, p
and the proprietors pledge themselves to make 1t
for the future whatit has been for the past tVe
years. ffa eeH eeoA% n stani " as5aa go
THE LEADING: Hotel Of Richmond. "
rag Telegraph Office in vestibale. ofhce OF
lie Southern and Adams Express Companies la,
the building X JAMES M. 5SUBLETV, II
of the iGll Columbian, 50
s.44s-., g. D. LUCK a4nat@
of the same Hotel and
IL ssas VIM B. BISHOP, sch
may 2O-69 tt late of the Exchane.
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u. TYLER,

N%sS Sf& 80 ~
-ssisss re4eses.l .ss MARKET NOUS ,s,a
ESQ u iise ttss t.i{9ssei "a sTAUNToN, VA.
am now prepared to contrast fer all kinds of
work in my line, and would respectfully solicit .
continuation of the generous patronage which
have received. -.,zs...-
N. B.-Will undertake work in any part of the
country.
REFERENC Smith s. Elder, staunton,
Va j. s. G. Gibson, Builders, Richmond, Va
Z s. Spence s, Son, Richmond, Va. Tyler 4 Son,
Richmond, ". nay 27-tf
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Commencement Addresses

We take pleasure in transferring to our
columns the following neat addresses deliver.
ed on the occasion of the closing of the Yves.
leyan Female Institute, Of Staunton, for the
Session, on the 9th ult.
ity- g.z.,sse{ SAytJEATOHY Address